The Sweetest Heart Page #3

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this is uh,

this is a little weird.

You just popping in like this.

Well, I would have called but

you told me not to, remember?

Could have sent a pigeon.

Look, I'm not proud of

how we ended things.

How I handled it.

We were young.

I just... things were

just changing so fast,

I got overwhelmed.

You got cold feet.

Ok. Ok.

But you were the one

who ended it.

Officially.

I just said what you wouldn't.

I'm sorry, I have to get back

to work.

I just wanna hear how you are.

How things have been.

For ten years?

I can't believe this

is your place.

I mean, I can because you always

knew it would be someday,

it's just...

it's pretty amazing.

Your grandma would be

really proud.

Well, thank you.

At least you got to see it.

I guess that's something.

What do you mean?

Well, we have an interested

investor

but if that doesn't pan out

we might not be open

for long.

I'm sorry, I didn't realize.

Of course not.

I gotta get back to work.

Are we going?

Not yet.

Oh, am I helping you now?

I'd like to order four dozen

cupcakes, please.

For right now?

If I'm not too late.

Ok.

[message alert]

Hi, Alex.

It's uh, it's Maddie.

Hey.

Um, I was wondering, do you-

do you still need a date

for Friday night?

You don't think it's too much?

It's an art opening.

In the city.

Give us a twirl.

You look perfect.

Thank you.

And it's just a friendly

night out, anyway.

Plus, he lives in Chicago.

Let's not doom it before

you even get there.

[laughs]

No, I won't. I'm excited.

And you must be, too,

for the community fundraiser.

I'm excited for the cause.

Not sure about all the work.

Well, I upped your order

to include

more of the sugar cookie cakes.

I hope that's ok.

Are you sure you still

wanna donate?

I know it's not the best time,

money-wise.

Oh, please.

You've had to taste every

new cupcake flavor I've had

since I was, what, 13?

It's the least I can do.

Besides, there's too much

history in that community hall

for it to be torn down.

Let's hope everyone feels

the same.

Speaking of history,

I heard that Nate Barzonni s

back in town.

It's ok to feel uneasy about it.

I'm fine.

I know.

But that doesn't change the fact

that no one ever forgets

their first love.

Just remember:
it doesn't mean

you're not over them,

despite what people say.

It just means they'll always be

a part of you.

Hmm.

Now, let's get you to the city

to have some fun.

I'm not entirely sure

I know what that is

but it's impressive.

I think I see a face.

I don't think that's a face.

Well, whatever it is, it s

definitely something functional.

[laughs]

See? This is why you need

to come

into the city more.

Why? So I can help you

figure out

what paintings mean?

Yes, and so we can go to

more of these together.

Thank you.

So, you really never wanted

to move to the city?

Un-huh. I like to visit

but I really love the quiet.

The community I have.

I find that really sweet.

And you've always known

what you wanted?

Took me most of my 20's

to figure that out.

Think of all the time you saved.

Yeah, maybe.

But some things worked out

better than others.

So you- you never had

a vision of this?

This is what I wanna be?

You mean when I grow up?

Yeah.

No. Actually, that's not true.

I wanted to be a cashier

at a grocery store.

Really?

Yeah.

I thought you got to take home

the money every single night

from the drawer.

That s- that's very

entrepreneurial of you.

I gotta keep up with this

lifestyle somehow.

Stay there.

I definitely know what that is.

Just a little something

to say thank you.

For what?

For changing your mind.

I'm really glad this worked out.

Me too.

Good morning.

Hi.

Yeah, I hear that and I choose

to ignore it

as long as the coffee

still tastes good.

So far.

Great.

Looks like someone had

a good night.

The art was odd.

But kind of amazing.

And your date?

He's very nice.

And?

And I'm just taking it slow.

So you're gonna see him again?

Well, we- we really didn't

set up a date

but uh, but yeah, I think so.

Huh.

Good.

Well, I guess it is safe

to give you this.

And what's this?

Dr. Barzonni, I'm assuming

that's Nate.

He ordered six dozen cupcakes.

Ok.

But he wants them delivered.

Apparently there s

some kind of reception

after his first lecture.

That's fine.

He wants you to bring them.

Why do I have to?

Can't you?

Apparently not.

But he promised it would be good

for business.

In our quest to find

the most minimally invasive

cardiac surgeries

we've unfortunately buried

our heads in the sand.

That's why when we step out from

behind the computer screens

we need to remember to operate

from the heart.

Be human.

Personal.

Compassionate.

Technology can't provide that

for us,

so that's our job.

That's where we start.

[applause]

Now, since this is

our first lecture

and you have willingly signed up

to listen to me drone on

for another five,

I want to reward you all

with some local treats

from Cupcakes and Coffee Cafe.

Maddie Strong, the very talented

owner and baker,

has been kind enough to bring

them in herself.

Enjoy.

Hi.

Hi.

Here you go.

Thanks.

Hey. How are you?

Here you go.

Thanks for coming.

You didn't leave me much choice.

I think you know I would have

placed the order either way.

Well, even though I just had

to grab napkins,

the kitchen here is fantastic.

The food is incredible.

My wife has been telling me

about your cupcakes for ages.

They're as good as she said.

Thank you.

Always a good idea to listen

to the wife.

Maddie.

Yes.

Hi.

Ok, these are amazing.

I was just wondering,

do you do parties?

Of course.

It's my daughter's sweet 16

and I think she'd be quite happy

with just a room-full

of desserts.

Should I order online or...

Well, I'm a bit old-fashioned,

so for now you can just call me,

we can go over the options.

Great.

What?

You're gonna make me the hit

of the hospital.

Well, I don't know about that

but at this rate

I'm running out of cards.

You don't have a website?

Don't remind me.

I know it's a good thing

for investors to see

but do you remember

how hard it was for me

to give up my flip phone?

Ah, technology's not really

your strong suit.

And I know you don t

like change.

Well, no, it's not that,

it's just that I haven't really

had time to think about it.

And now I have all this budget

stuff that I have to firm up

and honestly I don't know

where to start.

I can't really justify hiring

someone right now, so-

Why don't you hire me?

For free?

I'm serious.

You're a doctor.

Who took a lot of tech classes

in undergrad.

I know what you're trying

to do and I appreciate that.

Oh yeah?

What's that-

Hey, Maddie. These are great.

Thank you.

See ya.

See ya.

You're trying to make up

for what happened.

Maybe even be friends.

I'm sorry, Nate.

I just can't do that.

Well, at least let me help

with this then.

It's something I can do.

Want to do.

And we can keep conversations

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