Hmm. why don't we plan everything
for a half an hour later,
and maybe you'll be on time for once.
Good morning to you, too, Ashley.
Good morning, Thomas.
Is everyone here?
All board members are here.
I also wanted to remind you that you have a meeting
with Jack fields from real camps today.
Oh, yeah, he wants to talk about starting a Grant
for underprivileged kids to attend the sports camps,
-right? -you are correct.
Can't say no to the kids.
Everybody needs a chance.
You know what my old coach used to say?
Just give 'em a chance!
Is that your version of a joke?
Whatever, let's go.
The only item we need to discuss
is our top 10 bakeries
for the inspirational bakery Grant.
But we received a ton of submissions,
but we narrowed them down to a final few.
Enclosed you will find a list of bakeries,
their demographics, letter of recommendation,
-and their past outreach in their community. -Babe's bakery?
Yes, I know, that's the place your mother started.
I think it's great that they're living up
to your mother's name.
Yeah.
Who's the new owner now?
It's been passed down from the grandmother
by to-- now owner, Alyssa stock.
29 years old.
She's owned the bakery for seven years
since her grandmother passed it onto her.
She's been in a few magazines,
and her cupcakes are ranked
as one of the top 20 desserts in America.
She's been big in the community
with sponsoring many youth programs in the past,
but for some reason this year,
she hasn't given anything to the community.
Interesting.
Well, I'm excited to see who's going to be
our new winner this year.
Ashley, do you have a list of where
everyone's traveling to to go evaluate?
Yes, miss wise, we have you going
to Dave's danishes and cakes in Miami.
Miss Parker, we have you going
to babe's bakery in Columbus.
Actually, I'll go to babe's bakery in Columbus and evaluate myself.
Um-- I have miss Parker staying at the Hyatt downtown. Is that okay with you?
-I actually have a place there. -Okay.
Remember, we need to come up with our top finalists
by next Friday.
That's seven days from now.
And then pick a recipient a week later.
Does everybody feel confident about that?
Yeah, we're good to go.
Great.
Yeah, I'm flying in tonight, so I will probably catch up
with you tomorrow.
Are you bringing someone with you?
[Thomas] what are you asking me?
Are you coming alone?
Yes.
Okay, I'm just saying that the last time
you came in town and I threw the most
epic bachelor party for you.
I know you remember jangle Jackson.
Right?
The jangle Jackson-- you know.
You can't see what I'm doing,
but her sister, Kylie, i didn't tell you about Kylie,
oh, my god.
Siskel and ebert, two thumbs up.
Whoa, okay. No, no one's coming with me.
I'm done being tied down.
Wow! who is this?
Who is this? You don't speak english.
Who is this? Is this the same guy,
even when playing professional ball,
and everybody knew who he was,
was afraid to talk to girls
unless they stared at him?
Research shows that unless she looks at you
more than two seconds, she's not interested.
Right now, this beautiful girl doing my fingers,
it's amazing she doesn't speak english,
'cause-- I feel like I'd be freakin' her out a little bit.
She hasn't looked at me once, and I really think
I could take her home right now.
On another note, i am going out
with a friend tonight though.
Friend? who?
Why aren't you saying anything?
Is it an ex?
-Naomi. -Naomi?
Okay, that's good. I'm just--
that's nice to rekindle an old friendship,
but I just-- I heard she's a little different
-than she used to be, so-- -what does that mean?
Uh, I just heard she's a little more
like a mom than a sexy hot cheerleader.
We're just trying to have fun anyway.
You know she used to be-- she used to be out of my league,
but, now, I think i can handle her.
Wow, look at you.
Playboy Stevens, right?
I'm just saying-- don't go home with her
unless you are ready to play "lego city" or "pokémon"
or "dungeons and dragons."
And how do you know these games?
I just-- I don't know. There's commercials.
You don't see toys "r" us commercials?
Anyways.
Wow! that's perfect! It really is.
Don't judge. It's very addicting.
All right. I'll catch up with you tomorrow.
I will see you tomorrow, as well.
Cool.
Have you kept in touch with anyone from college?
Oh, yeah.
Do you remember Nick Phillips?
Yeah. now, he knows how to throw a party.
I mean the atmosphere was so wild,
like you just knew you were going home with someone.
Excuse me?
Yeah, that's right.
Nick Phillips is responsible for my first
and my second child.
-Well, I guess that's -[Both] why he has his own billboard.
-Mmm. -you look as good as I remember.
Thank you. It's genetics.
Yeah, your mother was a nice looking woman.
You looking at my mama? Huh?
I will slice your throat.
Um.
Oh. [giggles]
Sorry, sorry. I was just joking.
Anyway, I'm glad you asked me out.
With the kids, i don't get out very much.
I see.
This is my first date in two years.
Can you believe that?
I don't know if I would call this a date.
There we go.
You're just-- you're gonna floss?
Ow.
Okay.
-Look at that one. -Oh, yeah.
That's a good one. [Laughs]
It keeps me from getting fat.
And everybody thought i would get fat,
because of the kids, you know?
But since I've started flossing,
I don't get the extra weight
that comes from the food that comes out when you sleep.
I'm pretty sure that you're not gonna gain weight
from the food that comes out at night.
Oh, no, it's a thing. I saw it on YouTube, so--
[sighs] you know what, you can just do that in the restroom.
I know, but I'm not finished eating.
I just wanted to take a halftime break,
clean my mouth out before the big finish.
Got it.
I'm going back for seconds later.
-You gonna eat that? -No.
Oh, great.
I don't know why the food is so good here.
[Grunts]
Oh, my gosh! Uh! Delicious!
I don't eat the croutons though,
'cause these are garlic.
You don't want garlic in your hoo-ha,
make you stinky.
-You know what I mean? -Got it.
Gross.
This is good.
And the chicken breast, oh, my god.
The chicken breast, protein, it's good for ya.
[Thomas] mmm.
You know what, i think it's time for my final floss.
Oh, great. Perfect.
-I'm gonna-- I'll be right back. -Okay.
-Don't miss me too much. -Hmm-mm, not at all.
Mmm, I just would like a tall drink
of milk chocolate.
[Growls] I'm gonna eat you up.
Oh, god.
Do you have a mirror in your pants?
-I'm wearing a dress. -Because I can see myself in there.
Oh. okay.
You know, we should probably just skip the dessert,
'cause I wanna climb those pillars tonight.
Are you serious?
Wow, okay.
That doesn't work for you?
A friend of mine told me that that would
totally seal the deal.
Hey!
Oh, my gosh!
This is my brother.
Wow.
Oh, my god. We thought he died in Iraq.
Different dads.
-Oh. -[woman] Yeah.
Um...
I'm gonna celebrate my brother being alive.
So, thank you for this...
Whatever this was.
It was great.
[Sighs] I'm gonna call you.
Okay.
Sorry, I had to get out of there.
No problem. Looks like we both had a bad night.
[Woman chuckles] Oh, right.
Oh, sorry about the crouton thing.
I don't know what was going on.
It's okay. I've been hit by worse.
Hi.
-I'll be right back. -Thanks.
-Sorry to hear that. -What?
You said you were hit by, like, a man?
No.
I was at this pizza joint one night, and I guess
they hired a new guy to flip pizzas,
and he just flipped one right into my face.
It's weird. Objects are just attracted to my face.
That came off wrong.
Thomas?
Hi, baby, I heard you were back in town.
I've been trying to get a hold of you.
Uh, I really need to talk to you.
Well, this isn't the time or place for it.
Thomas, i know I hurt you.
Hurt me. [Chuckles]
What do you want, cori?
I just wanna say I'm sorry.
There is nothing that I wouldn't do
to change the moment when I walked out on you.
Well, as you can see, i moved on.
Oh, so you've added a little milk
to your hot chocolate, i see.
I love you.
Cori, this isn't the time!
[Cori] pumpkin, i thought I saw your name on an eviction notice.
Why would you do that?
Hold on! You leaving already?
I didn't even get no dessert.
Damn, I'm tired.
You ain't hungry?
Come on, at least give us some tiramisu with some flan.
What's all your rush anyway?
Who is this?
Okay, Thomas, educate me.
Okay, $222
that's two $100 bills, my favorite,
one $20 bill, and two one dollar bills.
That's right.
-Now inspire me. -You got it.
Boom.
What am I gonna do with you?
-Now serve me. -Okay.
I'll keep that for you, miss.
Oh, good job, baby.
You know, one day, this place is going to be yours.
And, so, I get to eat all the cupcakes?
Uh, no, but you can sell all of the cupcakes
to all of our amazing customers.
But then I'll make more for me to eat.
Come here.
Never get high on your own supply, Thomas.
-What does that mean? -Nothing.
Now get your stuff, so we can get you home
doing your homework, and get you to bed.
Can I watch "lamb chop's" before bed?
I recorded it.
Hmm.
Only if you can sing the song word-for-word.
-Go. -okay.
* hey, it's lamb chop's play-along
* where kids come and play along *
* and fun things are all we ever do *
* yeah, it's lamb chop's play-along *
* join the kids and play along *
* we've got a lot of good stuff for you *
-* and you -* and you
[both] * and you
granny, how are you feeling?
Alyssa, my baby girl,
why haven't you come to see me?
Granny, i was here yesterday.
Can I get you anything?
B4... not after.
She's so funny.
Oh, I'm fine, honey.
You know, this is where your grandfather and I met.
Yes, granny.
Volunteering as teenagers.
Sure did.
How's the bakery?
You know, we were voted the best bakery on the block
all through the 80s.
Granny, I thought you bought the bakery in 1994.
You're right, dear.
-[Woman] a7 -listen, granny, there's--
oh, bingo! Whoo!
Bingo!
-Good job. -[Phone buzzes]
I have to take this.
I'm going to be right back, okay?
Don't make me come after you.
Where's my prize, Lucille?
What's wrong? Bella, you called me back to back.
-I thought something was wrong. -Okay, well, it kind of is.
There is this guy here, says that we owe him.
Oh, okay, um, tell him I'll be right there.
He says we owe him
six chocolate vanilla swirl cupcakes.
That's Willis. He washes our windows.
Oh, he is, is he?
Come with me.
What do you call this?
What are you washing this with? Dirty underwear?
No wonder you're not getting paid.
You're not getting anything for this.
I'll wash 'em with clean underwear
if you'll just give me a dozen cupcakes
and a Shirley temple.
[Man yelling] Where are they supposed to go? Tell me that.
No, of course you don't fucking care where they go.
You don't care about anything...
I have to go. I'll see you later, okay?
[Man] you can't do this to us. Right?
You said you were gonna leave us alone.
These people need this place.
No, you know, you're gonna have to drag me and them out of here when you do it,
and what is that gonna look like from a p.R. Standpoint?
-[Phone clicks] -What was that all about?
It's the stillwell corporation.
They need more money, or they're gonna shut us down.
What do you mean they want more money?
You said if I gave you $150,000 that was it.
That's exactly what they told me,
but now they need $100,000 more.
So unless we pay them in full in a couple of weeks--
where's my grandmother supposed to go?
Where are all these people supposed to go?
I don't know, Alyssa. If you know anyone else
you can talk to, now would be the time.
I've already told you, i don't have anybody else.
Well, what do you want me to do?
Figure it out. I want you to figure it out.
Nick Phillips, event planner,
runs the city. Tm.
-Event planner? -Yeah.
Your clientele are girls in short skirts,
not business suits.
Well, it's, you know, it's what event planning is,
but I appreciate your concern.
I'm actually transitioning into another job.
Like what?
Graduation parties.
Yeah, the parents at Dublin and ua
are just eating it up.
It's like a constant money maker.
There you are.
I'm glad after five years you got those teeth fixed.
Right? Dr. hutta hooked it up.
Yeah, well, he's good at what he does.
Yeah, making dreams come true, #disney.
Well, enough about me and my successful entrepreneurship.
Tell me about you. How was--
how was seeing your old house?
It brought back memories.
Good, bad, both?
Both.
You know, I have a realtor that can take care of it--
-get it off-- -no.
You sure?
Hey, tell me about Naomi last night.
Looks like you're responsible for two of her kids.
What?
No, I, uh--
she told me she was on birth control.
You slept with my ex-girlfriend?
Hmm?
I just-- I figured, you know, once you guys broke up
it was like kinda fair game.
Hey, if it makes you feel any better, it was terrible.
-Oh. -you can have her.
Oh, thank you. No, I don't know where that thing's been.
[Laughs]
Plus, I'm busy with work,
I don't have time for that kinda stuff anyway.
Do you mind?
You gotta make time for stuff like that.
There's nothing wrong with coming home
with somebody every night.
I know there's somewhere i have to be.
Appointment at babe's bakery.
-Mmm. -you wanna come?
Yeah, I love that place.
Can we stop by the club real quick,
so I can kinda take care of everything for tomorrow?
-Another graduation party? -Tonight...
-Is it tonight or tomorrow? Which one is it? -It's, uh...
Oh, boy.
-Tonight. -great.
Hey, you know, your mom would be really proud of you.
-All right? -Thanks, man.
Rise and shine. These cupcakes aren't gonna bake themselves.
-[Gasps] today's the day! -Today is the day.
Let's just hope that the guys from the tks foundation
have the best cupcake they've ever had.
Who's coming from the foundation?
Probably just some random evaluator. I don't really care.
I just want him to donate $100,000 in this direction.
[Chuckles] $100,000, um...
I'd eat a Brazilian flapjack,
give him the rusty trombone,
and let him do the flying camel for $100,000.
I don't even wanna know what that is.
Well, you should.
By the way, I am never letting you set me up on a date again.
Really? but he was such a hunk though.
I would totally glaze his donut,
if you know what I mean.
I'm gonna fire you if you keep talking like that.
Mm-hmm?
That's not the guy, is it?
Oh, my gosh. If that's the guy
from the tks foundation,
he's the one that helped me get out of my date last night.
Ooh.
Come on, Thomas.
[Sighs] this is no longer my bakery.
She owns it now.
You all right?
Yeah.
* hallelujah, oh-ho-ho *
hi, gorgeous. Can I help you?
Whoa. easy there, tiger.
Put your tongue back in your mouth.
Nick, how's it going?
Uh... right.
-Mmm. -I'm a little more sober this time
seeing you.
-Too many Tequila shots. -[Giggles]
Brother, it's great to see that you're alive.
I've missed you. [Laughs]
Is that what you call flirting?
Oh, my god.
I'm Alyssa stock.
Alyssa stock.
Good to put a name with a face.
I didn't catch it last night at the restaurant.
I'm Thomas, from the tks foundation.
And I'm Bella jobs.
My guy friends call me bj.
Yeah.
Can I get you something?
-Or you? -Nick.
-Hi. -hi.
Uh, not with the foundation. Just a friend.
I think I know you from somewhere, actually.
Well, I do have billboards around town.
No big deal.
No, I think we work out at the same gym.
Do you work out at crossfit grandview?
-Yeah. -mm-hmm.
You're that club promoter guy, right?
Event planner.
Club promoting can be very limiting.
There's a difference? Got it.
There's-- there is. It's a big difference, so--
well, anyway, can I get either of you something?
-A cupcake, maybe? -No, thank you.
Yeah! I would love a cupcake.
-Red velvet. -Mm-hmm.
-It's my favorite. -I know it's your favorite.
It's on us.
[Alyssa] let me show you around.
-Great. -[alyssa] Okay, come on.
Do you want some company?
No, I think you can hold down the fort.
Call me if you need me.
I'll just-- I'll wait over here till you're done.
I hope you don't mind if I put the final touches
on my cakes while we talk.
Not at all.
[Chuckles] so tell me about yourself.
Well, first off, i just want to say
I'm really excited to be a semi-finalist for your Grant.
Well, we're always looking to support bakeries
that have separated themselves from the pack
by serving other, not just in the bakeries,
but also in the community.
I've run the business since I was 22 years old.
It was passed down from my grandmother.
How did your grandmother acquire the place?
You know what? I don't know.
-I never really asked her. -Really? Okay.
Well, if you don't mind me asking,
did you come from money, or?
Um... I mean, we were your typical middle class family.
We didn't live paycheck to paycheck, or anything,
but we couldn't afford not to work.
You?
I think we should just focus on why I'm here.
What are your favorite charities?
-The tks foundation. -Mmm.
-Obviously. -really?
No, my grandmother was a big sports fan, so--
it's kinda hard not to be in this town.
So we really--
we support the second and seven foundation,
the driven foundation, mostly because they're ran
by former football players.
Tell me something i can't read on the website.
I mean, why wasn't it passed to your mother?
Um...
She died when I was 16.
-I'm sorry to hear that. -Thank you.
So, what makes this place special to you?
I mean, why should we give you $100,000,
and what are you gonna do with it?
I think my cakes kinda speak for themselves.
Try one.
No, thank you, though.
One cupcake won't make you fat. I promise.
Next time.
Maybe.
-Come on, I'll show you around. -All right.
Right this way.
Hey, you can't be in here. You got to go.
Hey, Fred, hi.
-Here you go. -Thanks, Alyssa.
You're welcome.
[Giggling] I'll see you again tomorrow.
[Fred] bye.
That's Fred. He thinks our cupcakes are pretty great.
So do I.
Actually, they're voted the best in the country.
In the country?
-That's right. -Excuse me.
Do you know where the bathroom is?
I know where it is. Come on.
Come on!
So, I mean, I guess if they're the best in the country,
I should taste one, huh?
Finally.
What kind would you like?
-What's your favorite? -Do you have cookie dough?
I do.
It's my favorite, too,
I remember my mom used to--
let's taste it.
-Wow. -told ya.
Those are from her granny's secret recipe.
I mean, that's a lie.
Right?
'Cause I've tasted those exact cupcakes before,
so somebody needs to get their facts straight.
Excuse me?
I'm not trying to be disrespectful or anything, miss stock,
but I can tell you for a fact
that's not your grandmother's secret recipe.
And how would you know this, mister...
What, did you just apply for a Grant
and didn't do research on the company
that you expected to give you $100,000?
We'll be in touch.
No means no.
I like your cupcakes. Tommy, wait up!
What happened?
What did he say?
[Thomas] she's was gonna try to say that that's
her grandmother's secret recipe.
I tasted those cupcakes every day as a kid.
What are you talking about?
Babe's bakery, that babe's bakery.
That was my mom's bakery
before her grandmother stole it from her.
You know what, what she doesn't know
is I know she's having financial issues.
Which means she has no consistent clientele,
or she's got some kind of habit.
-A habit? -Yep.
-What kind of habit? -I don't know.
Drugs, gambling, something.
Uh... that girl?
Come on, man, look at her.
She doesn't have a habit.
In my line of business,
I can spot that from a mile away.
Her friend, on the other hand...
She's probably got some habits.
So, you two know each other, as well?
Yeah, I've seen her around.
All right, it was a long time ago
when I was smashing anything that walked.
So, is she still in the running
for the Grant?
I don't know.
I mean, any of the semi-finalists could get this Grant.
I need to make sure my mom's name don't go in vein.
[Nick] you need to give her a chance.
Personally, I don't even think she knows
what her grandmother did to your mom.
And maybe, maybe this is a good opportunity
for you to find out and see.
I don't know.
I think your mom would have liked her.
She's smart. She's passionate.
She cares about the community.
She's broke, is what she is.
The tks foundation was started to inspire, educate, and serve.
Come on, you gotta get back on the horse.
She's smart. She's beautiful,
and she's in to you.
Honestly, the only drawback is her cannibalistic friend.
Those cupcakes brought back memories.
[Nick] and believe me, i think she wants to give you
some more of those cupcakes
in more than one way.
I give the people what they want.
-I bet you do. -Yeah.
It's a good bet. You're gonna win that every time now.
I'll be right back.
Hey! hey! What's up, buddy?
[Phone buzzes]
Hey! what are you doing? Oh, wait, let me guess.
Sitting at home with you feet in pajamas
eating cookie dough ice cream, huh?
Actually, it's a little too warm for the ones with the feet in them.
Ugh, seriously, it's been like a couple days
since that meeting with the foundation,
are you still down about that?
I mean, I could have really used the money, so yeah.
Well, maybe it's not too late.
Okay, just call him back.
No, I'm pretty sure he hates me.
Oh, he definitely hated you, but look at it this way,
I mean it's not like business is doing bad,
I mean, it's not like you really need the money.
You should at least just try and bone him.
I know you felt that tingly feeling when he came in.
Are you okay?
Mm-hmm. fine.
-I'm gonna go back to watching TV--
no! we have to do better.
Okay, you should come out with me tonight.
There's gonna be a lot of horny drunk men.
Yeah, that's exactly what I'm looking for.
Okay, seriously, just so you know,
that little thing that you're using at home
is not like the real thing.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Okay.
Another night of shots and walk of shame at 6:00 am for me.
Okay. I gotta go.
-Aw, shit. -[Toilet flushes]
Oh, my god, that is rancid,
what did I eat? Jesus.
Oh, my gosh.
No.
-So how was last night? -Uh, well, let's just say,
whoever said, "it's not the size of the boat,
but the motion in the ocean" lied.
At least you get boat.
It was like a life raft. Without a paddle.
It was tiny. It was like a floatie.
[Nick] ooh, babe's bakery in the house.
Hey! well, how did they get here?
Just let-- let's just go.
Go? go where? We're here to work out.
Hey! maybe this is a sign
that you should give her the Grant.
She's not getting the Grant,
so if that was your plan, then we can leave.
Okay, whoa, calm down.
I didn't know they were gonna be here.
Let's just go work out.
-All right. -Whoo!
Did I hear someone say "calm down"?
Come on, guys! Crossfit. This is my dojo.
Welcome, let's go. Come on! We'll put the sweat in those pecs,
all right? Come on.
Ah, ladies, it's tone time, so if you wanna join us?
Here we go. We got eight minutes
to knock out this wod, honus.
Eight minutes starts now!
Now!
What are you two doing here?
This place isn't big enough for the four of us.
What? it's plenty big.
Bella, right?
You remembered.
I just wanna apologize to you
and to you, miss stock.
I do not want my actions from the other day
to be reflected on the foundation.
I told you he was dreamy.
If I knew you were gonna be here,
I would have worn my see-through workout pants.
Did I tell you to stop? There's no stopping.
Continue.
I completely agree, Mr. Stevens,
I think we got off on the wrong foot.
If you wanna come back, i can show you a detailed plan
of what I intend on doing with the money from the Grant.
And we are done.
Time move on to the next station.
Ladies and gentlemen, squats.
Whoo!
Man, I am tired.
Looks like you are, too.
[Giggles]
-Some water? -Yes, thank you.
Give me one more second.
Here you go.
I thought the bottle was gonna squirt on you,
so I opened it.
Thank you.
So, um, so let's set up a meeting
to discuss what you would do with the Grant,
if we chose you.
Yeah?
Tell me when.
Well, I am busy all afternoon,
but I'm available for dinner, if that works for you.
Sounds great.
Let me know when. Call me.
-I'll call you. -Okay.
-I'll wait for it. -Will you? Great.
I'll see you later.
Mrs. raisin, thank you so much for agreeing to meet me
on such short notice.
The only reason i made time
is because you are Theresa Stevens' son.
You knew my mother?
Yes, we were high school friends.
You look just like her.
-So what can I help you with? -Like I said on the phone,
Alyssa stock, she's in the running for our $100,000 Grant,
and I know she used to be one of your top donors,
but over the last year, doesn't look like she's given
to you or any other organizations.
Do you know why all of a sudden she stopped?
I don't know what miss stock is doing with her money,
but as far as keeping the integrity
of what your mother started, she's right in line.
Thanks.
I know it might sound weird,
but I don't think you should redecorate the bakery.
Why not? I mean, it's an older building,
so you kinda have to keep it bright and shiny
-to make it stand out. -Yeah, but, there's so much character to it.
I mean, your grandmother didn't redecorate,
neither did the person before her.
True, but I don't think my granny had the opportunity
to get $100,000.
I wanna inspire, and educate, and serve.
Hmm. you've been doing your homework, I see.
You know, I really envision taking it to the next level.
You know, I wanna open up multiple locations
and really spread my grandmother's essence beyond Columbus.
Is there any other location, in particular,
-that you'd like to have? -I don't know.
I guess, I've never really been outside of Ohio,
so it's hard to say,
but no, i really see spreading
my grandmother's name across the country.
Yeah, babe's bakery is a special place.
Mm-hmm.
So, correct me if I'm wrong,
but I think the last time i saw you out at a restaurant
you were pretending that I was your new girlfriend.
Okay. let's talk about your business plan.
You don't want to play?
No. we wouldn't work out.
Okay.
I was just joking.
You've been given things your whole life,
and instead of appreciating it, you want to redecorate.
-You want a change? -What?
I worked hard for everything I have.
I've run a successful business by the age of 22.
Anyone can run a successful business
when it's already been established.
Yeah, well, not everyone can double the profits
within the first two years unless they have
a lot of faith in what they're doing.
A lot of hard work backing it up.
I just need to be certain my Grant goes to someone
who helps the community
and doesn't try to take advantage of them.
Okay, is this even about the Grant
-or is this about your personal issues? -You don't know me.
I know you well enough to know that you were willing
to pretend that I was your girlfriend before you even knew my name.
You were so out to prove to your fiancée that you had moved on
that you were willing to be with a woman that you didn't even know.
So we're gonna pull that card?
And you were so shallow that you were willing to stand
in front of a restaurant and tell the date
that you thought i was your brother that died in a war.
[Chuckles] grow up.
You know who i wish you were?
I wish you really were my brother that died
fighting for this country.
That's who I wish you were.
That's who I was hoping you were,
which you'll never be him.
I should go.
Thank you for looking at my business plan.
Can I speak to Alyssa, please?
Oh! where's the community service event at?
I'd love to come check it out.
Why are you ringing the doorbell like a maniac?
Oh, what is up, buff bagwell?
You know, actually, taking steroids
-makes your pee-pee small. -Oh, does it?
-Oh! -did you feel that?
Feisty.
Hey, why have you not been answering my calls today?
Oh, man, sorry about that. I've been busy all day
on the phone with the board going over evaluations.
Hmm. actually, I've been meaning
to talk to you about this.
I've been cooking up some really good brownies in my basement.
Marijuana doesn't count.
[Sighs] fine.
Anyways, I'm throwing a party of all parties tonight, my friend.
-And you, my friend, need to go, so let's go. -No, that's not gonna happen.
I'm super tired. Been working all day.
Where you going?
Ah! yeah, right. I'm not wearing this.
What are you talking about? That's perfect.
You're 32 years old. You look 45,
-so, this will help. -First of all, -i don't look 45.
-This looks like I'm 14. -No, it doesn't look like you're 14.
It looks like you're awesome, that's what it looks like.
-I'll try them on. -Come on, let's go.
-I'll try it one time. -Okay, let's go.
Come on! Let's go!
I'm serious. It's gonna be fun.
Hey, how do I get one of these--
[thomas] don't touch my trophies.
I heard that.
I heard that again.
Wow.
[Music playing]
[Chuckles]
Excuse me, I'm sorry.
Excuse me, hey. Hi. Hey, how you doing?
[Clears throat] Um, stop acting like a douche.
Dude, I know how to talk to the ladies.
-Oh, yeah? -Yeah.
Writing your number on $100 bills,
it might work in L.A., but it doesn't work here.
Well, it might work here, but I don't understand,
why is this so hard for you right now?
Seriously.
I mean, you got cori all the way to the altar.
I'm sorry. That was a low blow.
Dude, I don't even wanna be here.
The only reason I'm out is because you dragged me out.
I was having a good time watching Steve Harvey
on "family feud."
Why you gotta-- why you gotta talk about "family feud"
in a club, man? See what hap--
I wanna grab a minute with you.
Yeah. give me one second.
Just-- don't do anything stupid.
Ladies!
[Music playing]
Nick, where you at, man?
I told you I'd make you money tonight.
What did I say?
Unbelievable. the place is packed.
-Right? -it's wall to wall in here.
Hey, when Nick says jump, people say "how high."
How long, how far, how fast?
I have no idea what any of that meant,
-but it sounded good coming out. -Doesn't matter.
Just keep it up, brother, whatever it is you're doing.
[Music playing]
Hey, how does she happen to be everywhere we are?
Everyone comes to Nick's parties. Look around!
The last time we saw each other,
we didn't exactly end on good terms, man.
Did he come too fast?
No, man!
We had an argument in the restaurant.
She kinda stormed out.
Okay, well, I don't want you talking about anything
business related or what happened yesterday
or last week or five years ago, just have fun.
I just want you to have fun.
Well, I mean, if I'm still up for the Grant,
it could be a major accomplishment.
Let's go talk to her.
Oh, hello, ladies.
Hi.
Um, good to see you again, Mr. Stevens.
-It's Cole. -No, it's like boiling in here.
No, my middle name, it's Cole.
Oh, Thomas Cole Stevens.
Sexy.
You look amazing, by the way.
Thank you.
You look pretty good yourself.
It's a new look. It works.
My stylist here took care of me.
Well, you know, I'm not just a pretty face.
I-- I actually do it all.
-Yes, he does. -[Chuckles]
Let's go back to my place.
Ah, actually,
I'm going home with a lady tonight, so--
-well, you know what? -Hmm?
[Sings] * I can love you better than she can *
-actually-- -hmm?
Three's not a crowd in my playbook.
You're so bad. It's so good.
-Ooh, shall we? -Mmm.
-Yeah. -ooh.
Ooh.
[Music playing]
-Mmm. -hey.
I have to get to the bakery.
No.
But I'd love to see you again tonight.
Okay.
How about dinner, my place?
-Okay. -okay.
-Mm-mm-mm. -[giggles]
Alyssa, there's something i need to tell you.
The foundation's been looking at your finances
and, I mean, we see you're making money,
but you're behind on your rent.
Oh, I mean, a little bit behind, but, it's okay.
Why have you stopped giving to the community this year?
Is this what we're gonna talk about first thing in the morning?
I mean, is it me that you want,
or the bakery?
Ahem...
I'm sorry, but i-- i just need to know
these things though.
Well, if you wanna talk about business,
come to the bakery.
Lock the door on your way out.
[Sighs]
-Mmm. -no, we had fun.
It's just-- I'm not sure if it's me that he likes
or the sex is part of his evaluating process
-for the Grant. -Hmmm...
[Alyssa] good morning.
-Hi. -hey, what can i get you?
-Well, can I get-- -actually, wait a minute.
Could you just give us a second, sir?
So, wait a minute, you guys talked about business during sex?
It's kind of a turn-on.
What are you gonna do with the money, huh?
What are you gonna do with it?
You're ridiculous.
[Bella] so wait, how did business come up?
I was getting ready for work this morning half naked,
and he just asked me out of the blue.
-That is weird. -Right?
Well, maybe he's playing down the middle
because technically it is a conflict of interest
for you to be sleeping with someone from the Grant.
There's nothing like a little extra benefit.
But, time will tell if something in the milk isn't white.
-What does that mean? -You know, like when you have sex with someone.
In the morning it hurts to pee. That's when you know
when something in the milk isn't white.
[Laughing] so true.
What can I get you, sir? Are you in our conversation?
-Uh, I want a cupcake. -Okay. Here you go.
And next time I'm charging you double.
-Go. -I'm sorry.
-Bella. -what?
Give away one more cupcake,
-it's coming out of your paycheck. -You know what, baby,
it's all about the comeback.
You give them one, they keep coming back for a dozen more.
You still haven't told me how it was.
A lady never tells.
Which is why I'm waiting for you to open your mouth.
-Girl, you're silly way... -Hi.
Mm-hmm. light a cigarette, work it out.
-What can I get you? -Work it out.
So, saw you went home with Alyssa last night.
Don't you think that it's-- i don't know--
a little bit of a conflict of interest?
Founder of tks gives Grant to the girl he's banging?
You know what, i said that to you last night
and your response was, "live in the moment."
Yeah, I was talking about dancing.
How do you know I even had sex with her?
Oh, come on, man. Look at-- ooh--
look at the way she was looking at you.
I mean, if you didn't, i can totally introduce you
to some guys in the locker room.
-Just put it down here. -Okay. [Grunts]
She's great, but, she's definitely hiding something,
so, you know, you don't not pay rent
unless something underhanded is going on.
Yeah. time will tell.
The decision needs to be made in the next two days.
Well, you gotta decide, are you gonna get laid,
or get her paid?
As long as you get one, the other's going away.
[Thomas] was that kanye?
No, that was Nick Philips. Oh, yeah, baby.
Oh, it's all about to fail! [Grunts]
Sir, can I help you?
Um, do you know Alyssa stock?
Yeah, I do.
Are you the miracle we need?
Well, I've been called worse.
What do I need to cure?
It's the stillwell corporation,
they're trying to take this place over
and tear it down and build condos.
Alyssa's been trying to help out financially,
but it's just not enough.
I talked to her about talking to someone
who might be able to help.
Now, why is this such a big deal to Alyssa?
Besides the fact that her grandmother lives here,
it's the last place her mother lived before she died.
Um, am I able to speak with her grandmother?
Yeah, follow me.
Knock knock, Mrs. stock.
You have a visitor.
He's a friend of Alyssa's.
Oh, a handsome visitor.
Are you Alyssa's new boyfriend?
-You okay, Josephine? -Yes, I'm good.
-I'll be outside. -Okay, thanks.
Uh, no, I am-- i just came to ask some questions
about babe's bakery.
The bakery.
You know, we were voted the best bakery on the block
all through the 80s.
The 80s?
You didn't own it until 1994.
You know what? You're right.
Did you know Theresa Stevens?
Theresa? she is babe's bakery.
She turned it over to me.
Sweet lady.
So, why did you steal it from her?
Steal it?
Theresa and I were friends.
She was my mentor.
I would never steal from her.
Then how did you get the bakery?
Well, let me tell you.
Theresa!
Come here and taste this cupcake.
I think I've got your recipe down.
Um, Josephine, I need to talk to you.
I'm sick, Josephine.
And I have that beautiful baby boy over there.
I can spend the next year behind this counter,
or I can spend it with him.
Theresa, I'm so sorry.
What can I do?
I need you to take over the bakery.
Well, what do you mean?
I've already contacted the lawyers
and they've drawn up the paperwork
transferring ownership of the bakery to you.
-Why me? -Why not you?
Your passion, your loyalty.
I mean, the inspiration you bring
makes me feel like we're already partners.
-Babe's bakery? -Tell me you'll do it.
I need you to do it.
All right, sweetheart,
but babe's bakery will always be yours.
Thank you.
I have to go.
This was my first apron.
I'm gonna keep it, okay?
So she chose me?
She chose you, whoever you are.
Did I tell you that i met my husband here?
Volunteering as teenagers.
Sure did.
You know what, i gotta get going,
-but, thank you. -You're welcome.
Hi. come on in.
Oh. sorry.
Sorry. decided to keep it casual, I see.
Yeah, I figured why dress up for a date
at a stranger's house.
Okay.
Is it Cologne-fest in here?
Sorry about that, i-- I obviously sprayed a little too much.
You think?
Is this how you got your last girlfriend?
Or is that why she left you?
Uh... am I missing something here or--
I don't know. Are you?
Can I get you something to drink?
What do you got?
Water and-- let me check.
Looks like I just have water.
Well, then, water will be great.
-Do you have ice? -Very funny.
Mm-hmm.
So, I made enchiladas.
Hope you like it.
Mmm. looks like throw up.
Ahem...
-Half a croissant? -Well.
Are you rationing my food?
What the hell is your problem?
I went by csw nursing home today.
Have you ever been there?
Okay, there's something i need to tell you now.
Did you follow me there?
Look, listen, I think it's admirable
that you're fighting a big corporation
for your mother's nursing home to stay in business. I do.
But I also think i can help you
instead of you using the money from the bakery.
This isn't your burden.
I'm not your charity case.
I'm not asking you to come in and save the day.
Then why did you apply for my Grant?
'Cause what are you really gonna do with the money?
-Screw you. -Alyssa, seriously.
Come here. Alyssa!
Ray, you beautiful ray of sunlight.
What did I tell you. Keep 'em coming.
Thank you, ray.
Here, drink this. It'll make you feel better.
Cheers.
Don't look so happy.
I need a blow job.
By myself?
-Hi, how are you? -Hi.
What your name?
I don't have a name.
-Oh. -what's your name?
My name's Michael. I'm the owner.
My dress is slutty.
[Thomas] Alyssa, you have to believe i was only trying to help.
My whole purpose for coming here
was to evaluate you and determine
if you were worthy for the Grant.
I was so focused on what you weren't doing
because everything about you and the bakery didn't add up.
It's unfortunate that I found out this way
because I deceived you.
But I'm happy I found out.
I not only found out that you're worthy for the Grant,
but that you're an amazing woman.
I just want to spend more time with you.
I don't know. Just call me.
[Phone ringing]
Okay, look, it's been fun, but I just--
I'll be right there.
Why are you just getting here?
I just got the phone call. I was here all night.
Yeah? what kind of people do you have looking after my granny?
Listen, they were the same people
that took care of your mom when she was here.
They're the same people that have taken care of your granny
for the last seven years.
This is absolutely unsatisfactory care.
You know, maybe you should be shut down.
-Alyssa, I know you're angry, -yeah.
But can we focus on finding your grandmother, please.
Okay, where was she last seen?
[Phone buzzing]
Bella, I can't talk right now.
No, my granny's missing.
What? okay, I'll be right there.
-Did she find her? -Yeah.
Oh, hi, Brad.
-Hi, Bella. -Thank you.
-Hello. -Natalie.
-Thank you. -Next.
Step right up. What can I get you, sweetheart?
Can I get a chocolate cupcake?
"May I have a chocolate cupcake, please."
May I have a chocolate cupcake, please?
I knew that you had manners in there somewhere.
You are smiling a little too hard
to be looking at a screen.
What are you looking at?
A couple of my friends just posted
some funny pictures on social media.
Ig?
You're on Instagram?
Straight flexin'.
Well, let's take a picture, so I can post it.
Cool.
Oh, this is great.
All right, now, don't forget to tag me.
I won't. What's your name on there?
Bella, what's my name on ig?
Granny 5150.
Did you just call me crazy?
Granny, it's just a name.
All right. Well, you have a good day.
And don't forget your manners next time.
Yes, ma'am.
Bye.
Granny!
-Alyssa! -what are you doing here?
Baby, girl! Oh!
Bella was telling me how your grandpa
should get me a Pearl necklace.
-Really? -well...
How did you get here?
The same way I've been getting here
for the last 13 years.
I got on the bus.
Since when do you take the bus?
Your grandpa and i have been riding a bus forever.
And speaking of which,
where is your grandpa?
Granny, I think we should take you back
to the nursing home, okay?
Alyssa, I want to turn the place over to you,
but you have to take good care of it.
Granny, you gave me this place seven years ago.
-I did? -Yeah.
Okay, well...
Take good care of it.
I will.
Come on, let's go, okay?
Come on.
-Thanks, belle. -You're welcome.
-Bye, granny. -Bye.
-Thomas Stevens. -Yes sir, how are you?
I'm just fine, thank you.
-It's been a while. -Yes, it has now.
No one running away from us at the altar.
Better she ran away from the altar,
than after ten years of marriage.
Well, I guess you're right there.
Tell me, now how long are you gonna be in town?
Oh, actually, my foundation is evaluating
-babe's bakery for a Grant. -Oh.
I leave tomorrow night, though.
Babe's bakery. I just love babe's bakery.
Man, my wife and i go there every Saturday,
and then we go to the park and lie on the grass.
I tell you what a feeling of tranquility.
-Not a care in the world. -Yeah.
You know, that girl, that new owner,
she's quite a nice girl.
Yeah, she seems to be about her business, too.
You know, babe's always got a line.
Yeah, she's a good woman.
Sounds like you were evaluating a lot more than the bakery.
I'm gonna take my time on this next relationship, pastor.
Thomas Stevens, I'll see you at the wedding.
-Hey, good to see you. -You, too, son.
-All right? -You take care.
-Yes, sir. -Yes.
Long time babe's bakery owner, Josephine stock,
wandered out the doors of the csw nursing home this morning
and ended up back in her old bakery.
It didn't take long for customers to rush in.
She was returned to the nursing home this afternoon,
where later she passed away in her sleep.
We're told she suffered from dementia.
Our condolences go out to the family at this time.
[Phone buzzing]
Hi.
I'm sorry for your loss.
[Alyssa] thanks.
Will you meet me at bicentennial park?
It isn't really a good time right now, Thomas.
[Thomas] i know. I know.
Um, there's something i need to tell you.
Then, can't you just tell me right now.
Please...
10 minutes, that's it. Bicentennial park.
Okay.
[Alyssa] so, you said you wanted to tell me something,
but there is something i wanna tell you, too.
I'm losing the bakery.
And that's what I was gonna use the money for.
Not the stuff I showed you.
I know it disqualifies me,
but, I just thought you should know.
When I came here, i had ulterior motives.
My real goal was to stop you from getting the Grant,
and take back the bakery.
What I didn't tell you was...
My mom started babe's bakery.
She sold it to your grandmother,
which I thought she had stolen it from us.
But your grandmother told me everything
and I'm sorry.
I think it's admirable what you're doing
for your granny and for that nursing home.
I would give you the Grant,
but rules are rules,
and I'll take it back to the board
and tell them the truth,
and all they can do is vote yes or no.
Okay.
I gotta say it's not the bakery I'm gonna miss.
I know my path is gonna lead me to another bakery,
but I don't know if I'm ever gonna find another you.
I know it's been two weeks.
-It's crazy. -Yeah, yeah.
I don't know.
Where do we go from here?
[Phone buzzes]
I haven't felt that for a while.
What?
Sorry.
Alyssa, wait!
Alyssa! just listen to me.
Give me a second. It's not what it looks like.
Really? a late night dinner with your ex.
That's not what it looks like?
-Just give me-- -this what you do with all the girls?
What girls? There are no girls. It's only you.
No, you want-- this is just a sign
that what I was gonna say is a mistake.
Have a safe trip home.
Alyssa.
When were you gonna tell me?
Eviction notice?
Belle, it's not your problem. Don't worry about it.
Well, yeah, it's my problem
if my best friend is about to lose
the only thing she's ever loved.
Is this how you've been helping the nursing home
-from shutting down? -Yeah.
Okay, well, then, let me call some people.
No, don't worry about it.
I'm gonna figure it out. It's okay. I got it.
Well, figure what out? I mean, you only have
three days to come up with $60,000.
It's okay.
Look, Thomas just left a voicemail.
Maybe he has good news.
Probably not.
[Thomas on recording] Hey Alyssa, if you'd just pick up the phone
and give me just a second to explain
I promise you it's not what you think.
Call me back. All right.
I really enjoyed seeing you.
Okay. just call me.
I knew it.
I knew every time y'all saw each other
he loves you. You love him.
-Love? -mm-hmm.
Yeah, I don't think I'd be out with my fiancée
if I was in love with someone.
Well, maybe that was just misunderstanding.
I think if you care about this place
and you care about him, you need to go after it.
Well, it wouldn't work.
I mean, he lives in California.
And I'm staying here.
I mean, the bakery is my first priority.
Okay, well, then, if this is your first priority,
then you need go after him because he has the money that you need.
Yeah, well, I lied to him.
I lied to him about what I would do with the money.
I'm pretty sure the foundation isn't gonna pick a liar.
I'm just saying, he loves you,
he has the money, take advantage.
#sugar daddy.
So that's all this was about?
It was never about anything more than the money?
[Alyssa] no, that's not true.
Do i--
'cause you have a funny way of showing
by not answering my calls.
I figured you'd be busy with your ex-girlfriend, and all that.
Look, let's not string this along any further.
Clearly what happened between us was a mistake.
I agree.
Okay.
Well, I wish you the best.
And I just wanted to be professional
and come by and tell you
you didn't get the Grant.
Best wishes with the bakery.
[Bella] Thomas, whatever you heard is wrong.
Hey, this woman loves you and I know you love her.
Okay, please, don't do this.
This place is all she has.
You're all she has.
Sorry I couldn't be your sugar daddy.
[Phone ringing]
What's up, man?
Hey, did you get my email?
No, what email?
The email I just sent you.
Look at your computer.
Csw nursing home which had been projected
to close at month's end
has gained new life
after the stillwell corporation
decided to build their futuristic condominiums someplace else.
We reached out to the stillwell corporation
regarding the sudden change.
Well, after further evaluation of the csw nursing home,
we feel this place has been an asset to our community
in supporting the care of the elderly.
One day, our ceo, my father, he might need the support
of an assisted living home, like this one,
and I don't want any company coming in to tear it down,
leaving him with no where to go.
Was that you?
I don't know what you're talking about.
How'd you do it?
I mean, wait, are you engaged again?
Shut up. No, I'm not engaged again.
I just told her if she wanted
to make it up to me for leaving me at the altar,
she'd let me buy them out the nursing home.
Wait, wait, so, you own the nursing home?
No, the Theresa Karen Stevens foundation
owns the nursing home.
Okay, i-- I don't mean to be insensitive here,
but, Alyssa's grandmother just passed away.
Why would you buy the nursing home?
Because I didn't do it for Alyssa.
I did it 'cause it was the right thing to do.
It's what my mom would have done.
"Well done, grasshopper.
Well done."
All right, buddy, I'll talk to you.
[Chuckles]
Someone bought the bakery already?
This is prime real estate, ladies.
Sorry, closed, but, come back in a couple of months.
Heard s&s will be even better.
Hey, where do you think you're going with that?
-Give it to me. -Oh, come on.
-Give it. Take it. -Just give it.
Get out of here. Get out.
-All right. -Get out of here.
Alyssa.
What is it?
Open it.
[Laughing]
Oh, my god.
We did it! Gracias, jesús!
Gracias, jesús. Oh, thank you!
Oh, gracias, jesús.
Since when did you start thanking jesús in Spanish?
Oh, no, our mailman, Jesus.
"Gracias." he taught me that. It's Spanish.
-Okay. -mm-hmm.
What?
-[Phone buzzing] -Uh.
Congratulations.
[Alyssa] i don't know what this means.
-It means I'm rich, bitch. -[Thomas chuckles]
Well, um, we put so much into babes, both of our families,
and since it happens to be on the market,
it falls right in line with out newest Grant,
which allows us to buy it outright
and give it to someone who's been an inspiration to us,
and to communities and bakeries across the country.
Wow, my mind is blown.
I just, okay, so I own the bakery now.
Um, what about us?
Uh, jesús will be your man for $200,000.
[Alyssa] i don't know what the $200,000 is for.
Well, it's for start up costs for stock and Stevens
here in California.
Which means we might have to spend
a little more time together.
I love you.
Too soon?
Well, it would sound a lot better
if you said that to my face.
[Music playing]