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Love at Sea (2018)
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Oh, thank you. Okay, um, I think that's everything. It's going to be a perfect night for you two. Oh I cannot wait to have another glass of this again. Oh you will soon. Yeah that's what my doctor said... last week! You're going to come out when you want to, aren't you? Yeah, tell me about it. Thank you so much for everything. And for cooking for me! You still have to film your show tonight! Listen my subscribers can wait. This is way more important than my YouTube channel. Yeah, my love life is more important than your career. Well it's not every day my best friend gets engaged. We don't know for sure that Ben is going to propose. All he said was that he had something very important that he'd like to discuss with me. Yeah like your future together, and 'hey, does this ring fit okay?' which by the way if it doesn't I have a great life hack - I used it on my show. Of course you do, you have a life-hack for everything! Yeah, except for how to make this baby arrive on time. Okay so the casserole's ready in 20 minutes; Don't forget to take it out of the oven, and this is it! It's all happening for you Liv! Ben's going to propose. I think so too. That's my cue! I'm going to waddle home, let Ben inside and you call me later. Thank you. Love you. Okay. Okay, it's happening. Hi! Dinner's going to be ready in a few minutes but I figured we'd start with some champagne. Um, I'm not really thirsty. Well, okay! Well, we can just sit. Or you can stand. Or... I don't know. Whatever you want. Sit down. Okay. [sighs] You know my career has been on the upswing since your father hired me. I told him you would be the perfect hotel manager for his hotel, and I was right. He would be so proud of us carrying on his legacy. Right. So I'm making some changes at the hotel, in my life, and... Sorry, I'm nervous. No, no, it's okay, take your time. So... we're bringing someone else into the events department. Uh... like an assistant? Not exactly. I'm sorry... you're bringing someone in over me? I have run that department since I graduated college. The new owners want to distance themselves from the old way. Your father's way. And they actually asked me to take it to the next level. I don't understand. C'mon, you said it's been different there since your Dad's been gone and honestly you don't even need to work. You're a Grayham. Are you kidding? I love my job and I have fought hard to make it up every step of that ladder. I didn't rely on any handouts from anyone. I know you've been the events coordinator for a long time, but we have a new CEO now, and it's out of my hands. You know what? They said they wanted to be out with the old, but you are a part of the old. You were a direct line to my father. No, you know I tried to change things when your father was there too. I shared my plans and they liked them. This is good news for us. How could you possibly say that? You have to look at this from my perspective. It was an opportunity and I seized the moment. And come on, you still have a job. No. No I don't. I'm not sticking around to watch them run my father's legacy into the ground. Is that all you came here to say? We're done. Absolutely. Yes. Well, I can guarantee if you hire me to plan your parents' 50th wedding anniversary it will be a wonderful, care-free event for everyone. Yes! I understand, the Grayham Hotel, is a beautiful place, but I have amazing relationships with other venues that are just incredibly unique. Understood. Well, if you change your mind, I'll be here. Thank you. Welcome to my YouTube channel. Today I am here with little baby Tyler and we are making 10-minute teeny popsicles because that's how we Live Easy. We're about three weeks away from my big cruise event on Royal Caribbean's Harmony of the Seas and there's still a few rooms available. Living Easy at Sea will have all my usual trips and tricks, nutrition guide, custom exercise plan for all you busy people so it's going to be super exciting. What do you think bub? Are you excited? Anyway, we are super thrilled to have our special celebrity guest Preston Smythe with us on the ship from Future Cooking Star. We're going to be doing a mock-up episode where you go up against him. [British accent] Can you beat me at my own dish? Alright, guys, see you on the ship. See you later. Bye. How was that? You are so good! You make it all look so easy. [laughs] By the way, love Preston Smythe but if I were to be a chef I would never do Preston Smythe's show. He's terrifying. Thank you for coming on such short notice. I will always be here for you. So what's the emergency? I got your text. Okay, so the event planner that I hired for the cruise because you were tied to that other fundraiser is a complete disaster. No! Yes, I'm very overwhelmed right now. Okay well how can I help? I need you. I need you to finish this job for me. Nobody can do it better than you. I just need you to do this for me. And listen, you're done with that event so it's perfect timing. Preston Smythe has a producing deal at the network, okay? If he likes what I do it's like having Wolfgang Puck vouch for you. This could be my ticket. Well, I do love it when an event falls in my lap. Yes, a high-profile event, and who knows maybe the news will travel back to the hotel and Ben. What are you going to tell her? Tell who? The event planner? That you're bringing on someone else? I fired her this morning. You what?! The event is in three weeks! Allie! I know. Okay, um... we have a lot of work to do. Yes, we do. Yeah. You gonna help mommy? Yes, you do! You gonna help mommy? What is that? Ooh! [laughing] # As you can see, it just takes a little bit of courage, a taste for adventure, and a lot of balance. [applause] Tony! Come over here! Hey! Paula! They love you. [laughs] This was the right call, giving you more of these hands-on demonstrations. Yeah, you know, I'm a team player. Uh-huh. It is because I'm hoping for an Meteroic Rise from assistant cruise director to cruise director. Look, I know I've only been here a year and it took Evan six years to move up the ranks but I'm not giving up. Well, that's actually what I wanted to talk to you about. Evan is signing off in Fort Lauderdale. He's needed on the Symphony of the Seas. Okay... Indefinitely... Go on... Corporate does not think you're ready. You'd be our youngest cruise director, but... But? But they don't see you day-to-day and they don't know your work ethic. It took some heavy convincing on my part and... And... Next sail you're the cruise director on a trial. We've got the lifestyle event cruise coming up, there's going to be press and bloggers and corporate will be watching so please just make it a good one. Okay. I went to bat for you. Don't make me regret it. You can count on me. Uh huh. Woo! Okay, who wants to see me do a kick flip? Come on! Okay I think we're all set but please make sure that you have everything you need in those boxes because once we're on the ship, what we have is what we have. Okay. I'm going to go to my Mom's. No, but wait... today? Don't you have to pack? I do but I haven't even seen her in a few days and she's not really returning any of my phone calls and she cancelled our last dinner so I want to make sure she's okay. Mmm. So you're a good friend and a good daughter. [phone rings] Oh, it's Preston. Hello? Preston? Change of plans. I'm only available two days. You'll have to re-arrange the plan to pick me up in port. Yeah, yeah, that shouldn't be a problem. I trust there won't be any other problems either? I don't deal well with incompetence. Excuse me. I thought since I gave you some specific instructions you'd be able to follow them. What?! Colour me wrong. And colour you fired! Get out! I'm back. [awkward pause] Oh hi, yes, um-okay great. We should have everything set exactly as you have requested and we cannot be more thankful that you're doing this event and Alexandra and her guests are very excited to meet you. Of course they are. Oh- Oh-uh- I am terrified. Me too. Me too. Hello? Mom? Mom! Oh-what happened to you? Oh I thought it might come as a bit of a surprise. Your hair! And your face! You look like you've lost 10 years. I guess I've had something of a makeover. Oh this is a lot of a makeover Mom. Do you like? I mean I thought it would be best to see in person. I think you look amazing. You look amazing. Hey honey, where's the garlic press? Oh... hey... you must be Olivia. Wes. I am. I am Olivia. I've heard so much about you. That's funny because I haven't heard anything about you. Literally. Not one word. [sighs] Come sit down. We can talk and you two can get to know each other. Okay. Your Mom had one reaction and I had the complete opposite reaction after I lost my wife. She passed two years ago just like your father. Maeve became a real homebody and I became an anything but homebody. Couldn't sit still. Travelled everywhere. And then you two met at church? Just randomly? Honey, I know what you're thinking. You couldn't possibly know what I'm thinking. You're worried, you don't want her to get hurt. I promise to take great caution with your mother's heart. That's great. That's really great. I just... Mom, I need you. I need you to go on this cruise with me. Yes! Yes, because this job has been a huge crunch and I really do not want to bug Allie with all of these details. I know it's last-minute but I could really use the extra set of hands. I think the time would be good for us. It sounds nice. I would love that. Really? Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Of course. Family is everything. Family is everything. Alright then. I guess I'm going on a cruise! We're going on a cruise! # Mom! Where are you? You were supposed to be here 20 minutes ago! I should have just picked you up. This ship waits for no one! Call me! Uh oh. You got one of those friends who's always late? You have to tell them that the reservation's at 6:00 but it's really at 7:00. Sorry? You have to pad the time so that you're never waiting on them. That's what they mean when they say All Aboard at 4:00, so you're good. And try not to worry because that is no way to start a vacation. Thank you for that hearty welcome. Just trying to relieve some stress. That's what I do. Oh, uh-I appreciate that but I'm not here to vacation, I'm here to work. And I'm not stressed, I'm just busy. Okay. Not stressed. My mistake. [sigh] But if anything can make a person relax it's this ship. Not that you need it. Yeah, it's a very nice boat. Ship. She is a ship. And you can tell that by what she is wearing? [laughs] That's funny. You see? Her soothing effect is already rubbing off on you. Oh, look at her. Classic. Commanding. Beautiful. Oh, listen you seem like a nice enough guy but I'm not here to meet people. I'm here to work. Oh, me too. Oh. You work on the ship. On her. Sorry. You're just in normal people clothes. Oh, drug store run. Got it. Have fun on your not-vacation. Excuse me, excuse me. I'm with her! Okay, have a good time. Excuse me, I'm with her. Who's that? I have no idea but you're here! I'm sorry. I'm here! Look, I decided to use this app instead of taxi and it's so easy just a couple of buttons on my phone and boom a car appeared. Mom? You know how to use your phone now? Oh. Thank you! How did you learn to use your phone? Mom, it is so important that everything goes just right. Allie is going to be posting videos every day and she is going to be credit me and my company. I mean, this could be the publicity that we need! So it is important that everything is on schedule and to a T. No one is better at the details than you are. Remember our trip to Europe for your 16th birthday? That five-pound binder with tabs for everything. It was an itinerary [laughs] And I have always said a well-executed plan is the key to a successful anything which is why I'm very happy I have this down to the minute. So no mistakes. No curveballs. No curveballs. Maeve! Wes? You're here. He's here. Yes, I am. I couldn't bear to be without you. I know, I know. I bought my own stateroom. I promise not to interfere. In fact you can think of me as an extra pair of hands. He wants to help! Isn't he thoughtful? So thoughtful. Alright look alive guys! Less than five until muster, okay? You got it! Stu! There he is! The big boss, huh? Ooh yeah. I guess you're going to have to start respecting me now, huh? I enjoy a good challenge. [laughs] Okay. You know they'll be watching you this week. Like a hawk. Well I also like a good challenge. Nobody knows this ship like you, Tony. You're going to be fine. You got this. [alarm sounds] Okay, drill time. Yep. Let's do this. It's okay, it's just the emergency drill. [announcement] Good afternoon this is your cruise director. We never anticipate an emergency but for the safety of everyone on board, this drill is mandatory. Please report to the muster station that is clearly marked on the back of your cabin. Thank you for your cooperation. Olivia we need to report to the royal theatre. Aren't you coming? No, no, no, I'm working. That's just for the guests. I have to be with Evan in an hour. I have a lot of prepping to do so. Yeah, they said it was mandatory. Mom. They have to say that. Go. Represent for us. Okay. I will be back to help afterwards. Love you! Love you. [knock at the door] Hello? Is anyone here? I'm coming in. You. You. I understand from your Mom that you are refusing to go to the drill. Everyone has to go to the drill. Yeah, I'm working. I'm running the Living Easy event. Just speak with Evan, I'm sure it'll be fine. No I'm very well aware of the event but if you don't go, I am to blame, and I can't shoulder the blame for anything this week. I'm being watched. [whispers] There's no one else here. Emergencies do not discriminate when one has a lot of work to do. Well, if I refuse to attend? Then you will be asked to disembark. After you. Alright. Who are you? Tony Rievas. Cruise director. And you must be Olivia. We will be working very closely this week. I'm sorry. Evan is the cruise director. I've been speaking with him for the last three weeks. Evan is actually on Symphony of the Seas now. It was a last-minute change so if you need anything, I'm your guy. Welcome aboard Harmony of the Seas. Great. # Bon voyage! Yes! Hey you guys have a great cruise alright? You guys enjoy yourselves. Oh there she is. Hi. How was the drill? You learn a lot? Oh it was enlightening. Yeah? Oh actually I was coming to find you. Ok, well I have to get ready for bingo but we can walk and talk. Oh, yeah. So Evan never really told me he was leaving. Yeah it all happened pretty fast. You know as our most senior cruise director in our entire fleet he was needed on another ship and well now you're stuck with me. Look, I'm not that bad, I promise. Would you tell me if you were? No, I wouldn't. Okay so this is for you. It's the itinerary. Okay. It's more like an anvil. You know we could probably use this as a back-up anchor, you know? [laughs] Cute. So Evan told me you guys run a really tight schedule and I have everything marked down there down to the minute. Yeah, you know I saw all the emails and we're going to have to make some changes. Okay well you just told me you weren't such a bad guy. I believed that statement was legally binding. Well you probably should have had me sign something then. Evan already approved all of this. Yes, I know and the thing is Evan is no longer here. Look, I can't have cooking in the solarium going on while meditation is going on - how calming would that be? Oh and we all know that your job is to keep the calm, but there wasn't any meditation on the schedule. Yeah, I just added it. Yeah, look I'm trying to distinguish myself from him. I want to give our guests some cool new experiences. You should try meditation- I think it might be good for you. It's at the same time as my event. Right. Yeah. Well fortunately for you I have an entire ship full of incredible venues that we can move you to. I got your back. Oh. Hi, I'm Miles Webster from Excursions Magazine. I was told to wait here for Tony Rievas. Yes, I have been expecting you. I'm Tony. Miles? Olivia Grayham? [laughs] I didn't know you were doing this event! I took over a few weeks ago! Allie-Alexandra- from Living Easy is a good friend of mine! Going on 15 years! Well, she is in great hands. Miles covered my Dad's old hotel. He interviewed us a few times. Actually we went on a date a few years ago. And then I had to go to Africa on assignment for two months and when I got back this one met someone else. I never had good timing with you. Yeah, actually my radar was pretty off on that guy so I guess we both missed the boat on that one. Okay, well if you want to have any questions about the ship or want a ship tour, I'm your guy. And if you have any questions about the event I am your girl. It would be nice to have a friend here. I'm going to go unpack and I'll catch up with you both later? [both] Look forward to it. Blast from the past huh? Well, this is me, for now and I can set you up right here. It's small but it gets the job done. I'm going to set up shop somewhere else. Ok. Olivia Grayham. This is great. Okay as soon as we're done with this meeting I need you to go supervise the staff setting up the welcome cocktail party. You know how I like things. The silver will be polished, the plates will dry, the glasses free of spots, the result of having a socialite for a mother. I learned from the best! How to throw the perfect party! Ladies and gentlemen - it's once again my pleasure to welcome you on board. Royal Caribbean's beautiful Harmony of the Seas. I am Tony Rievas your cruise director and we are very excited to have you guys on board... Huh? That guy. I thought you said the cruise director's name was Evan? It was. This was the result of a staffing change. It is going to be an incredible vacation. We are here to help however we can. If you see me on the ship, ask me, let me know what you need, I am up for the task. # Olivia! Olivia hey. I know that you're on a tight schedule. Can I just borrow 30 seconds of your time? I would love to show you the new location that I secured in place of the solarium. Fit for royalty. What's that supposed to mean? I might have googled you. After I read the binder. You know, I like to know what I'm dealing with. And what is it you think you're dealing with? Well, you're a Grayham. Very prominent Miami family. Hotel sold for the GNP of a small country. You know what that's it you nailed it. That's all there is to me. Good job. No wait. That's not what I meant. Let me tell you what the internet didn't tell you. I am savvy. I am thorough. The consummate professional and you do not have to like me but I'm going to make this event a success. With no mistakes. You know you really shouldn't be so rigid. I'm not rigid. I - I'm a planner. That's literally my job description. Some would call me structured. And some would call that rigid. I can help with that too. I don't need help. I need a new location. I've got the perfect one. Come on. I give you your new location for Living Easy in the Kitchen. We get to use this? Oh yeah. Evan told me that we couldn't use the restaurants because it would interfere with the passenger meals. Yes but that was Evan's rule. I cleared it with the food and beverage department and if you have a hard out by 3:00 pm and that means gone, cleaned up, out of here? The restaurant is yours. This is perfect. We're going to have more than enough options on board to accommodate everyone nightly. Ah well Tony, I believe you've met Miles. Yes, I have. Hello again, sir. Hello. Sorry, we're old friends. Small world. And in the most perfect way. Hard out by 3:00pm? Yes, absolutely, understood. This is great. Great. And speaking of perfect why don't we take you two decks down to the boardwalk. You'll love it for some shoots. See ya. Alright, please, 3:00pm, gone. Now who's being rigid? So he used to be a lawyer. What does he do to support himself now? I didn't ask Wes for his bank statement Livvy. Yeah because he doesn't have to ask for yours. We're Grayhams. You always said that we have to be cautious. And it's true. But not every man is like Ben. I know I have battle scars but you barely know Wes and we can't possibly know his motives. I've been a Grayham for a long time Olivia. My eyes are always open. You have to trust my judgement. Mom I do trust you. I just... it's him that I'm worried about. Just focus on your work. I will do whatever I can to help you and I promise, I promise to look out for any red flags. Okay. I know I have to focus. But I just really want to prove to Ben that I can- No no no, you don't have anything to prove. Mom I have everything to prove. Honey-do this for you. Leave Ben where he belongs, in the past. [knock at door] Yeah, I wish I could do that. Hello. Hi. Hello again. Hello. Going out for dinner? Have a great night. You too, honey. Maeve. You look beautiful. Thank you. Shall we? Sure. Alright you guys just 10 more seconds! You can do it! You're almost there! 5! 4! 3! 2! 1! Great job you guys! Awesome! You have no idea how fun it is for me to see all you guys live in person doing my 3-5-7 workout. Three exercises, five times a week for seven minutes and don't tell me you can't squeeze this in because I don't believe you. Alright guys, take a quick water break and we'll be back in just a few minutes. Nice job guys. [applause] Hey what's the deal with Wes? He's been dating my Mom for two months? Well, did you Google him? Of course I Googled him! I Google the guy who hems my pants. I mean he seems to check out, he works at a nice firm, has a good job, but... so did Ben and look at how that turned out. Yeah but he doesn't seem that bad. She's not that bad. Yeah, it's not that she's bad, it's just you know, she wants things her way. Mhm. She's one of those girls who's just used to getting everything she wants and I don't need that this week. Wow! I gotta be honest with you man. I haven't seen you react like this to somebody since... Oh no. No, no, no. This has nothing to do with the whole Eve thing. It's completely different. Is it completely different from Eve? When she first got hired on this ship, you two were completely at odds, right? Until you fell.. I know. And then it was all over because she left and got off the ship without me. I'm just saying that maybe it's time for you to get back out there, live your life... No, no, no. We're not having this conversation. Let's go work out. Grab one of these little purple things. I'll show you how to use it. Come on. What is this? How about that Miles guy being on the ship, huh? You should get close to him. He may give us good coverage in his magazine. Plus he's super cute! I am starting a business! And right now it's just me so I just need to focus. I know but you say you want a family, you want to get married... I'm going to go to the restaurant and make sure they have all the supplies you need so see you. You are so bad at changing the subject. Teach your class! Bye! Bye! And as I say in my new cookbook, quick does not mean you need to sacrifice on taste. Now let's make a quick 20-minute baked ziti and everybody here will get a signed copy of my new book. [snaps photos] Oh yeah, sure. Thank you Tony. You knew exactly what this presentation needed. Oh, and if you didn't live on this ship I would probably have you come work for me because your instincts are just impeccable. Really? Is that what I am supposed to say? A simple thank you would do. Thank you. Well, if you'll excuse me I have a scavenger hunt to run. 3:00 pm? I know I have it timed out to a T. Oh yeah I read it in that binder of yours. Put me to sleep in two minutes. Oh! Okay guys as of right now, Team No. 7 is in the lead with 18 items collected so if you guys haven't turned in your results, please get them to Javier immediately. Hi there. Hey! The scavenger hunt is a huge success. 38 teams! I think you can go and tell corporate that that was my idea. That is awesome. Can I also tell corporate that it is 3:22 and the event in the Chop's Grill is still going on? I'll take care of it. It is your job to make sure the trains run on time. Tony, events cannot interfere with regular ship schedule. I understand. Alright, thank you. You got this. Done by 3:00 means done by 3:00. I thought that we were pretty clear about this. I'm sorry, I'm going to make an adjustment to the schedule for the next one, and... Look, this is not just a normal cruise for me. I have a lot riding on this. I know. It's my fault. It was the Q&A. I didn't allot enough time and I'm sorry. Well I have some suggestions for the next one. They may not be in the binder but I think that they're pretty good ideas. I would love to hear them. Okay finally she accepts my help. Let's clean up. Okay. And then after the hotels were sold, I went out on my own. I always felt like I had to work a little harder because of who my Dad was, and I do. It just-it takes time to build a business. I did a story on the new owners after the renovation and I was wondering what happened to you! I think it's very brave - taking a risk like that? See I've always been too fond of financial stability to do what I really wanted in life. What is that? Be the quarterback of the Miami Dolphins! [laughs] But then there's that whole athletic ability thing that is working against me too, so... There's always something, right? I know. Hey look, I know what they did. Driving out all of your father's people. Bringing in new blood. It was wrong. I wasn't about to tell you my sob story but I have my business now and it's great. Well you know, since the new owners took over the flagship hotel in Miami has gone way downhill. That is the nicest thing anybody's ever said to me. Wow. I need to really up my game then. Oh wow. This beats my cramped little office. Get the foliage. Cozy. Plus I'm getting my exercise because I gotta walk and find you. What's up? I just got off with the car service in Labadi and there's been a little issue so I'll be picking up Preston Smythe myself in Haiti. Did you guys see the last episode of his TV show? He threw a frying pan and nearly hit his poor assistant. It's just an act. It makes good TV. Even if it wasn't, I can handle it. You sure about that? Pfft yeah! I've seen the Karate Kid like a thousand times. Okay. # It's going so well Livvy. Last night I was reading all the comments and everybody keeps saying, "Give this girl a TV show." Have I not been telling you that for years? You're going to be the next Oprah. You do food, exercise, lifestyle! Listen I'll settle for Ellen. If it goes well with Preston this could really be my ticket. It's going to be perfect. I know. For the both of us! I've been tagging you on everything. Thank you! So what are you going to do today? Oh I have to go pick up Preston. Yeah but that's not until 3:00. You know what? You should call Miles and see what he's up to. I am not on vacation, I'm here to work! It's port day. You can take at least one hour for yourself. You know what? You should get a massage on me, and I won't take no for an answer. I will get a massage. Only if it makes you happy. Okay? Going to the spa! Okay that's kind of not the point! [spa music] And what's great is with these theme-cruises there's one for everyone! I know! It was actually between this, a Star Trek cruise, or fans of the Green Bay Packers. For the future quarterback of the Miami Dolphins? Right? A week with Packer fans? I'd rather have a mouthful of root canals. Oh no! Hey, can I borrow you for a minute? Uh, yes. Just some boring food stuff for tomorrow, you know. Be right back. Preston Smythe didn't make it on the plane to New York. What? He didn't show up Olivia. [sigh] I need to know why Preston didn't make his flight. If you could please return my phone call so I can reschedule, thank you. Nothing. No call on the ship phone either. What am I supposed to tell Allie? She advertised to everybody. There's going to be a big celebrity guest. Everybody was expecting Preston Smythe. Okay we don't know that he's not coming. We can just call it a delay. What is my job on this ship? You're a solver. Exactly. And we have just gone from the planning phase to the solving phase, which I happen to be really good at. Okay, let me see you shine. Okay. Follow me. This is where I come when life's problems are weighing on me. It's beautiful, I just don't see how this helps us with Preston. Oh, it doesn't. I just like it. [chuckles] Oh, and now we don't have to answer any questions about his whereabouts so... Or we could just change names and jump ship. Oh that is also an option. I like that. I just love this. I love sailing out into the unknown. Not knowing what the day will bring. It's amazing. [scoffs] Yeah the unknown is not exactly my favourite port. I actually get that from my mom who I do not recognize at all right now. Yesterday she was zip-lining. The other day she was rock climbing. Who knows. One day she's going to be spelunking. What is spelunking? Oh, I have no idea. I just know it's one of those things that adrenaline junkies do and I guess she's one of them now. [laughs] You know what it seems like to me? That she's living. Come on Olivia. Why don't you just put aside all that caution that you love so much. Throw away that proverbial binder and take a look at this world from a birds-eye view. It's beautiful. You know everyone always talks about the unknown being this bad thing. Miracles happen to them too. A new port every day. A new adventure. And nothing good ever has to end. Why don't you tell me something I don't know about Miss Olivia Grayham. [laughs] No you tell me. You Googled me. Yeah. Or have you made up your mind already? Because that's usually the case. I had my life handed to me on a silver platter and no matter how hard I try nothing will convince people that I've earned it myself. That is why you work twice as hard. Yeah. I get it. When you come from nothing it always feels like a fight when you're trying to earn your place. The grass is the same colour on both sides of the fence. I guess so. Ah wow, well I definitely owe you an apology. For what? For making my mind up about you before even knowing you. You deserve this. You deserve all of it. You deserve it too. [phone rings] Oh hold on. Hello? [over phone] Tony. Ship to shore call for you. It's Shelly from corporate. I will be right there. Okay. Are you coming? Oh no I am gonna wait here until everyone is fast asleep. Okay. I'll see you. Bye # You better watch out or soon you're gonna be obsolete. Hey hey don't think for one second the robot overlords aren't coming for your job someday too. No, no, no. They would short out the Flow Rider. Yes. Called your room last night. You were out late. I wasn't out that late. You were with him, I knew it, you like him! Who him? Miles! No. The other him? I was working! It was work! Was it? Mmmhmm. Shipboard romance, man. You know how this story ends. Yeah. Sure if you say so. This is business! I am not here to find a boyfriend. I'm here to help you achieve your dreams. So what! Make it a double whammy! I know you know how to multitask. You need to stop. I'm on a mission this week okay? I need no distractions. They're expecting Preston to be here for the workout this morning. [gasps] Look! She's even wearing a Future Cooking Star shirt with Preston's face on it! Oh the negative comments I'm going to get on my website. Olivia I've been promoting this for months. [breathes deep] Okay. Preston will be here. Just not today, right? I told you before, it's just a reshuffling of the schedule until he arrives. Okay. [Clears throat] Okay so one woman just went back to her cabin because she's not meeting Preston Smythe. She said she does not have the energy to work out. That was not the intended goal for this event. The guests are not happy Tony. We are fixing it. Not to worry, Paula. Good. We got this. Mhm. Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of Royal Caribbean and Living Easy with Alexandra we just want to apologize for this small setback however after the Alexandra 3-5-7 workout I will be giving one on one personal training on the Flow Rider for anyone who wants to learn how to surf in shark-free waters. Huh? [applause and cheering] Alright I'll see you guys out there. Good luck. Thank you! Hey. Going in? I tried surfing once. I broke my throwing arm, so... In the water? That's how bad I was. Oof. Catch you later. [sighs] Penny for your thoughts? Oh [laughs] I got a lot of them. It's going to cost you a lot more than a penny. Well do you take credit cards? I just I had to get away. I hated lying about Preston. Don't think of it as lying. You're just withholding until the full picture falls through. That is a nice justification and I'm going to use it. Okay. Thank you for everything. I forgot how much fun it was to work with a team and really it's just been me with my business trying to prove myself. To who? My ex, for one. He used me to get ahead and then I was expendable. Yeah, that's why when you put your trust in someone, you really think you that got a future with them and they betray you. Ooh you speak from experience. You know that old story. Guy meets a girl while working on a cruise ship, she gets a job dancing in a show, he gives up everything, lets it all go to follow her. Right as they're about to leave he finds out that she doesn't want him to come. That old story. I hate that old story, yeah. Yeah me too. Fortunately my boss hadn't hired a new assistant so I was able to reverse my resignation. Why didn't she want you to come? I don't know. I guess she changed her mind about me. About us, so. I'm sorry. No it's just crazy. I was going to give all of this up for her. This really means a lot to me. Yeah but you were in love. I mean what's more pure than that? You know passengers come on this ship every cruise and they are their best selves. No tablets. No phones. No emails. Away from everything. And it is my one job to make them happy. That-that's pure. Yeah but you deserve someone to make you happy. Well I get to touch a new group of lives every single cruise. That's what makes me happy. [phone rings] Some people bring tablets. It's Preston. Preston hi! Where are you? Right. I can't make it. Wh-what? I thought I could but I had to fire the entire kitchen staff of my new restaurant. Can't get away. You understand. Hey! You! Get out of this kitchen and don't put me on your resume! Cheers! No! I... hello? Okay. What now? I mean he actually said, "I'm sure you understand don't you?" You know karma must have some pretty serious plans for this guy. You know this main event? It's cancelled! It's over! I literally have three binder tabs dedicated to this and it's just a waste. I's okay, hey. We can't just give up that easily. We'll fix this. We just gotta think outside the box. Together. Okay? Come on. Okay. What if... no, that's stupid. Oh! We... never mind. You know we are two intelligent resourceful individuals Olivia. I don't get it! Speak for yourself! My resources are taking a nap. This is a mess. Okay I mean we could always do the mock episode of Future Cooking Star. How? Everyone's expecting Preston Smythe. [mocking British accent] Oh can you beat me at my own dish, I'm Preston Smythe. That's it! What? That's it! Preston Smythe! We have someone play Preston. Who? Me! This is serious! It's supposed to be the main event! Well I am being serious! You haven't seen my impressions. They're really good. Okay, first Karate Kid, now you're a celebrity impersonator? Yes, among many other talents that will reveal themselves in the coming days. Okay, I can get behind this. So we have a plan. Let's go talk to Allie. Come on. Okay so here's how it's going to go down. I will play Preston. Alexandra you just be you, and we'll have a guest judge. Listen I love including the guests but... But? I'm a professional. They're going to pick me as the winner. Okay so no offence Tony but we're going to have to start with a level playing field. Okay, well then I as Preston will go up against Olivia as character-to-be-decided. Oh no I'm not comfortable- That's really cute! Do you know that Olivia used to play Anita in West Side Story in high school? Get out of here. I was Bernardo! Then you see? It's meant to be! Prepare to go down character-to-be-decided! Okay, but listen I don't do my shows blind and Olivia could probably use a dry run. Yeah let's do a dry run. I love it! I love it. Okay this is fantastic. Let's meet back here first thing in the morning. Perfect. This is not happening. Okay so every time I'm in front of a crowd of guests I play a different character. My job is to allow other people to shine. Yes yes yes, I know but it's about time it was your turn. Uh huh. I think it's time that you channel your inner Anita. Ah hah! I think she's still in there. Is she though? Bernardo Anita dance. Oh no that was all a long time ago. It's like riding a bike. Come on! Whoa. Oh okay. Okay. Or it's nothing like riding a bike I'm gonna take my hand back. Yeah, sorry. Well let's just pretend that this is a performance, just a different kind of performance. Yes, exactly. You'll be fine, just be yourself. Okay. Or you can be someone completely different. Alright. Let's turn this on and we are rolling. We're rolling. Here we go guys. And... action. [In a British accent] Hello everyone. My name is Preston Smythe and I am angry. [laughs] That was your accent? I thought you had a big old bag of tricks! A magician never reveals his secrets. Mmm, ok. Welcome to Future Cooking Star. Can you beat me at my own dish? [together] Yes we can! And today, Preston is going up against... Maggie, um... [in a southern accent] Birwell of Nashville, Tennessee! Y'all better be careful because I got a few tricks up my sleeve. That's right. Maggie and I are going to be cooking my special dish Cordon Bleu. Oh that's way too fancy for me. I say "Cordon Blue!" It's good. [laughing] What? I like to be authentic. Oh really. Me too. You know what? You know what? I'm going to steal this thing right out from under you. Huh, that sounds like a challenge and I never back down from a challenge. Oh it's a challenge but are you sure that you're up to it? Oh I know I'm up to it. You on the other hand... Well you know what I have to say to that? Mhm? Bring it on. Oh, it's already been brought. Okay! And this is how we make a great show you guys! [laughter] Here we go! Let's do this! Hi Mom! Hi honey! I set up everything like you asked. It's exactly the way you sketched it in your binder. Thank you for that. We have a lot of ground to cover for the Cook-Off. Are you okay? I will be. If we can pull this off. It's just... I really want it to go right. I feel like I haven't had a lot go right in my life lately. You are being way too hard on yourself Livvy! You are juggling everything so much better than you think you are. Embrace it sweetheart! You really like Wes don't you Mom? I do. And I think you would too if you'd just give him a chance. Okay. [indistinct announcements] Thank you. Hey! By the way I am making this my office the next cruise. If I get a next cruise. Ooh thank you! And you will! And they're crazy if they don't give you this ship. From your lips to corporate's ears. I'm doing the best I can but you just never know. I'm green so I guess it makes them nervous. You know what? Miracles exist in uncharted waters. [laughs] What did you just do? It's time to adjust. I want to start fresh. Okay. So changes this late to date? Oh you can't be so rigid! You have to be willing to bend a little! Oh, okay. And you are well on your way to that redemption you seek. Redemption. I don't think I want that anymore. I've just been holding onto all this stuff. And my ex is still the general manager and I'm not even a blip on his radar anymore. What would make you happy right now? Right here, right now? What would make you happy? To be able to just let it all go. Well, you can. And I know exactly what to do. Come on! Oh, wait! Come on. Wait. You are going to love this. Well, I hope. I don't know. There's not a lot of risk-taking in my family. Well, your mother does. Yeah now she does but that was never the case. Oh! That's right because you are a Grayham. Yes! Yes! And I was raised to avoid unnecessary death! All death is unnecessary. This, however, is completely safe and ridiculously fun. Sure okay I just um... Oh come on, didn't you want to let it all go? Hmm-mmm. So leave the old cautious Olivia and Ben and all those hotel jerks behind? Leave them at the beginning of the zip line and just sail across the sky into a brand new Olivia who is untethered by her past. Hmm-mmm. You know what, when you get to that other side all this stuff? It'll be behind you for good. I did this when Eve left me on the ship. It works. Wait. Wait wait wait. You're not coming? Oh no. I'm going to be waiting for you on the other side where you will subsequently start your new beginning. Woo! Okay I can do this. Here goes nothing. No. Here goes everything. Okay. Woo! Oh my goodness. Okay. Here's to a new beginning. [screaming and laughing] Yeah! Whoa! [laughs] Woo! Yes! Come on. That was amazing! Oh my gosh that was amazing! Thank you! Wow. Thank you for making me do that! That was all you! You were ready. Woo. Okay this new Olivia is going to figure out how bring this new event home. Yes! Go team go? Go team go! Come on. Hi. Looks like you're lost in thought. Yeah. Are you okay? Um, no actually. I'm not. Why are you with my mom? Well, she's beautiful and smart and really kindhearted. And rich? You know I was the partner at a law firm for 30 years. My wife died and I didn't want to practice law anymore. I got a golden parachute. I'm fine financially. This isn't about your mother's money. I never thought that this would happen again but I love your Mom. When we were at port I saw you walking with another woman. I saw you. That's an old law firm partner's daughter. She's here with her husband and her little baby. I just want my Mom to be happy. It was so hard for her after my dad died and she's having so much fun on this trip and I see her with you but I just need to know that she is going to be taken care of and loved. I need to know that. She will be. Okay. [laughing] Tony is really good. He's really good! He's great at the Flow Rider. Wow. Oh my goodness. What a beautiful night. It is a beautiful night. Yeah. Oh, no, no, no. The last time Miles was surfing he broke his arm. Oh well I guess he's stepping up his game for you. Hey! Hi! Oh no! Well, it was a noble effort. I'm okay, I'm okay. I don't know who you are Preston but you are going down! If you beat me, I'm angry. If you don't beat me, I'm still angry. Can you beat me at my own dish? [audience yells together] Yes, we can! I'm gonna be the first to beat Preston and if I don't y'all got some explaining to do. Alright judges for the moment of truth, now to confirm you did not know which dish was Maggie's or which one was Preston, correct? Awesome. I think you'll find my famous Cordon Bleu. Or as I like to call it Cordon Blue! (together): To be the best. Alright judges you guys have written the number in the card and I can now tell you that Dish No. 1 is Maggie and Dish No. 2 is Preston. So please reveal the written number on your card. Who is the winner? Alright that's Maggie, that's Preston, and for the tiebreaker Maggie has beat Preston and is our winner! [cheering and applause] [crash] I'm going to go pick that up, I'm sorry. I'm going to go pick that up. I'm going to go get that. I'm gonna go get that. Oh! Oh my! Thank you for coming! Thank you everybody! Thank you! You were so good. Oh, thank you! I am so proud of you! Thank you! Okay yeah I'll be there in about 10 minutes. Alright. We're done! Yeah, okay. Well that's perfect timing because I gotta go up and run pool games. Okay thank you so much for everything. It was fun. Uh hey you all should come to trivia and then the show tonight. Bella Larzon, one of our performers, she will blow you away. She was on Broadway a few years back and look I could reserve you a few tables. I know a guy. I'm the guy. Okay. Sounds stupid. Funny. Oh no, we'll see you tonight. Yeah? Yeah. Okay alright. He likes you. Oh, it's silly. He's funny. Well? I've already checked on the online comments on Alexandra's page and they're very positive. Oh yes we pulled it off! Are you kidding me? You guys pulled it off. You and Tony. What an amazing team! Yeah! It was great! Would you mind if I joined in with the gang tonight? That would be nice. Great! See you later. He so likes you. Oh stop it. Get your flowers. Okay. I'm just saying if there's somebody I could talk to in laundry about the amount of starch that's getting used on my sheets... I'll see what I can do. Okay please do honestly because it's becoming a... Paula! Hey! Are you going to see me come run trivia? I put together some really good questions. I'm sure you did but I cannot. I will check the feedback later. Hey listen Bella Larzon has come down with laryngitis... She can't speak let alone sing tonight. Okay. I'm on it. Alright, thank you. Don't worry about a thing. It's my job to worry. Okay. I got a plan. Yep. Is it robots? No. Is it robots? No. Even better. It's robots isn't it? Alright we are tied for the championship. Table 27 you guys rang in with Bette Davis which was the incorrect answer. Now Table 24 you guys can steal this for the win! Now tell me, which character said the line, "Fasten your seatbelts." "It's going to be a bumpy ride." Olivia Grayham! You seem very confident that you know the answer. Table 24! Margot Channing! That is correct! [cheering] I knew it! You guys are the champions! Congratulations! I asked for the character, not the actress. Margot Channing, All About Eve, Table 24 that is the correct answer. Congratulations, you guys are champions! Woo! You know what this reminds me of? Dad! Every Sunday! Board games and picnics. Oh we got very competitive. Especially your father. Maybe that's a tradition we start again. That sounds like a wonderful idea. It sounds like he was a lot of fun. He was. Hey um, would any of you like a drink or a glass of wine? I'm going to go grab it at the bar. Oh I'll take a wine. I'm okay, thank you. Thanks. He's such a nice guy. Yeah, he's uh-he's nice! But? There's always a but. I don't know I just don't think there's a spark. You have to give it time Livvy. It's brand new! Yeah you're probably right. Good evening ladies and gentlemen! Hi guys. We have a slight change of plans tonight due to an unexpected case of laryngitis, however we are still going to have some fun tonight so I hope you guys are ready. Alright guys. # You're just too good to be true. # # I can't take my eyes off of you. # # You'd be like heaven to touch. # # I want to hold you so much. # # At long last love has arrived # # and I thank God I'm alive. # # You're just too good to be true. # # I can't take my eyes off of you. # Everybody sing with me. [audience] # Da da da da da da da # # Da da da da da da da # # I love you baby, # # and if it's quite alright I need you baby, # # to warm the lonely nights. # # I love you baby. # # Trust in me when I say # # oh pretty baby # # don't bring me down I pray, # # I need you baby. # # Now that I found you stay # # and let me love you baby, # # let me love you. # # You're just too good to be true. # [applause] Thank you guys. Thank you. Hey everyone's dancing on my watch so get up here. Come on, let me see you guys dance. You sing! I sing. [laughs] Let me ask you a question, what is it you do not do? I can't eat peanut butter. It closes up my throat and I could die. Not the answer that I was expecting. Yeah. You are a man of many talents. Well, I can say the same about you, except for the man part, obviously, that's weird. I can't eat parsley. I get hives. That's... Yeah. I break out. That's weird. It's bad. It was impressive. The way you rallied when Preston didn't show? I'm putting that in my article! What? Yeah. A sort of "at sea anything can happen" angle. I feel good about this. I feel good about this! Ugh. It's these clubs. Probably. I did have a lot of help. Look, you were the star. Not him. You like her. [laughs] She's getting off, I'm staying on man. I've been there, done that. So what? It doesn't change the fact that you actually like her. Like a lot more than you're willing to admit. You're incredible! I don't know. I just kind of like being a little more behind-the-scenes. The best thing that could happen was Eve leaving without me. It showed me what I really want. This ship. I'm not going to let anyone or anything get in the way of that. Alright man. Whatever floats your boat? Ship. It's a ship. I'm going to go again. I know you like to be behind the scenes but I'd love a photograph of you for this article. Really? I want to show those people at the Grayham Hotel what they're missing. I mean, look at this place. It's got everything. It's great. This ship is amazing. It's really amazing. I really have to get back to my Mom. Oh, okay. But you have a really amazing night. You too. Bye. [exhales] You know, I was actually dreading this cruise. Really? Yeah. I mean the magazine never pays for a guest and lately I've been feeling kind of lonely. But running into you and your gang, it's been fun, I'm having a blast. They're a really good gang. Hey listen, maybe once we get back to dry land we could try dinner again? Just you and me. I mean what a coincidence right? That you come on this cruise and you reconnect with somebody who always made you wonder what might have been. That's a coincidence that cannot be ignored in my book. You don't have to answer me right now. Just think about it. See you tomorrow. You sure do love high places. I do all my best thinking when I'm up high. What are you thinking about? Well, I'm thinking that besides a few minor setbacks and being under a microscope, I had a really good cruise. I am always emotional. I feel like for the first time in my life I'm finally on solid ground. How ironic because we're in the middle of the ocean [laughs] I guess we both had things we had to put behind us. Walls that needed to be broken down. Issues to overcome. Bags to store in the overhead compartment. Maybe we finally made it to our destination. He kissed me. He kissed you? We got caught up in the moment. Hold on. But he kissed you?! Would you just shush! My Mom is right there. The last thing I want is her asking me more questions. I mean what's the point? We get off this ship in a couple days and he stays on board so... So. You finally open yourself up and the guy is geographically unavailable. So you kissed her. I knew it man. You like her. Okay but it's not feasible. You have a month off between contracts dude. Not when I'm the cruise director I haven't seen you like somebody like this since... Whoa. What does it matter? Listen you are only unavailable if you choose to be. Why do you choose to be? Maybe because I finally feel like I'm home? And if I give all this up and that doesn't work out then what do I got? Nothing. Want some bartender advice? Have a drink. You seem stressed out. I'm going to work. I'll see you later. Yeah. And lastly judges Becky and I made my special buffalo chicken potato salad in 15 minutes I might add, so who's it going to be? Becky, John or Fiona? It's a three-way tie! Everybody wins! [applause and cheers] There are a ton of disappointed guests in the dining room. They didn't know this had moved. I put notes under everyone's doors. Yes but you have to go above and beyond Tony. You make announcements. You track people down. I don't know. Maybe corporate was right. You're not ready. Hey. Hey you know that's not your fault. I should have said something. No, you know I did my best, that's all I can do, and I am tired of trying to win her over. Look at me. You are great and if she doesn't see that, that's because she's crazy. I have one day left. Let's just enjoy every minute of it. Okay. [Sigh] This trip went so fast but what a great time. You know, Wes is a good guy Mom. You two look really good together. I really appreciate you saying that. What's on your mind Livvy? One very handsome cruise director perhaps? What am I supposed to do, mom? See him once a week for three hours in between cruises? It's definitely a complicated scenario. But at least I'm happy to see that you're opening your heart again. Am I though? Or did I just let him in because he was easy and safe? Because I knew this had an expiration date? Because there's Miles who's a good guy, he's nice and he lives near me and I am completely unsure. Then it looks like you have to ask yourself what would make you happy? Who would make you happy? And then you have to leap. Don't forget to put your bags out tonight, honey. I have to say my favourite part of the job is just meeting people from all over the world. So many different languages. I'm learning a lot everywhere... Uh yeah and I gotta say that my French is probably my favourite. Buenos Dias muchachos! Buenos Dias seniorita. Hola! What is it about water that makes it so soothing, huh? That it has no rough edges, just kinda flows the ways it flows. I think we could all benefit from being a little bit more like that. You seem different than when you first got here. Yeah, yeah I feel like when I got on the ship just this old phase of me ended and I'm on the verge of something I'm just not really sure what. What you're on the verge of is huge success! And this article and the response to all the live videos are going to do wonders for you. I know. I just don't really know if I want that anymore. Olivia that's crazy. This is your business. It's what you've been working for. Don't let anyone change that. Oh no I'm not, it's just, what's the point? If it doesn't make you happy, you even said so yourself, you're tired of moving. Yeah but I was just venting. Like I said, I prefer the creature comforts. Look, sometimes we have to sacrifice just for a little stability. I guess I just want to be a part of something bigger than me. Find a place that I belong. Look. I've watched you on this cruise. I see the way you look at that Tony guy but it doesn't make sense. You and I, we make sense. We live near each other. We have similar interests. We know we get along. You got past whatever you got past this week with him and that's great. We're getting off this ship soon. Let's get off together. Because that makes sense. I think you're so great. I just, I need time to just figure out what this new me is. Well, if you ask me, I don't think there needed to be a new you. Paula! Hi I've been looking for you. Olivia, is everything alright? I don't want to tell you how to do your job but there's something I need to show you. Alexandra's comment cards. Oh. I'll take these under consideration. Thank you. [knocking on door] Hey. Hey Tony. Alright so I am wise enough to admit when I am wrong. What are you talking about? I put some unfair expectations on you. I know how tricky an events cruise can be and if that is your first one, maybe, maybe I'm the one who should have bent a little. I really appreciate you saying that. And I just heard back from corporate. They're willing to offer you a six-month contract to start. The Harmony of the Seas is yours, if you still want it. Uh yes, yes! Wow. I want this. This is where I belong. I, um, thank you. You're welcome. And congratulations Tony. [exhales] Hey! Tony! There you are. I've been looking for you. Last day. It's been busy. You okay? Yeah. I'm great actually. I got the job. You're looking at the new cruise director. That's amazing. I'm so happy for you. Yeah, yeah I guess we both ended up being winners this week huh? I got the ship, you got a brand new start. Maybe you can even go to your father's hotel with a handsome reporter on your arm. Show your ex. I really hope you can show them all Olivia. What are you talking about? You and Miles. I mean you guys look amazing together. I'm really glad that you found what you were looking for. That's what I want for all my guests. I want them to leave refreshed and renewed. Is that what I am to you? Just a guest? What else would you be? Must be pretty convenient for you. Always making connections, one cruise at a time. Always sailing around but never actually arriving anywhere. Thank you Tony for helping me find me. I hope that one day you can stop sailing and you can arrive because that's when you're gonna find where you really belong. That's when you'll get home. And on behalf of Royal Caribbean and the Harmony of the Seas crew we thank you for sailing with us and we truly hope to see you again as we sail to many destinations around this world. And I hope you enjoyed your vacation as much as I enjoyed being your cruise director. We good? Yes. You're gonna like this. Thank you. [chuckles] Hey. Hope you had a good cruise. Oh! I was just coming to find you. Do you have a minute? Of course. I have an idea and we probably have to run it through corporate. It's your ship now Tony and I'm all ears. Okay. Great. Let's go. So. [knocking] Olivia? Hey. Did they already check out? Olivia hey, it's Tony again. Please call me even if you've already disembarked which you probably have because everybody has except a few stragglers. I need to talk to you. It's important. Do you like what you see? Her beauty takes your breath away. I don't think I'll ever get used to calling a ship her or a she. As much as I love this ship, I wasn't actually talking about her. You know, no one's ever pegged me the way you did Olivia, ever. Maybe it's because we're alike. It's crazy. You walked on to my ship and you somehow changed everything for me. How so? You made me rethink about where I belong. Someone once told me that belonging is not necessarily about the where, but it's about the who. Me with you. This is where I belong. I have an idea and I want to run it by you. Just sort of a way that we could have our cake and eat it too. We just spent this whole cruise eating and you want me to think about cake. I think you're really going to like this idea. Okay? Yeah. Good evening ladies and gentlemen, welcome aboard Harmony of the Seas. I am your cruise director Tony Rievas. And I am Olivia Grayham, the group coordinator, and it is my pleasure to welcome you all aboard to this Murder Mystery Lovers Event cruise! Woo! [cheers and applause] So sit back, relax and enjoy your time with us. Here we go. |
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