Love.
Love is so complex.
It can either be the greatest feeling in the world or...
it can cause immense pain,
and usually it's us, people, who cause that pain
because we're flawed, dishonest, scared.
Emotional injury can be just as crippling as physical injury,
disrupting our mood,
productivity and personal interactions which all leads to more pain.
When left to deal with this trauma on our own the cycle never ends.
But now,
through the Department of emotional integrity
we can prevent this cycle from ever beginning.
The DEI brings structure
to the chaotic mess that comes with falling in love
by assigning emotional integrity scores people are
held accountable for their actions
which promotes an honesty and rationality.
This all leads to higher productivity in the workplace,
greater financial credibility,
but most importantly,
successful relationships.
Since its establishment, the DEI has helped
millions of people in this country.
Our emotional health and quality of life are
at its highest ever because we can all finally have confidence in one another.
Now most of you here are 18 years old or very close
which is the legal age to register relationships with the DEI
Once you're in our system you'll be given a
neutral emotional integrity score of 70.
From there it's your responsibility to increase or decrease it.
Yes. How do you raise your EI score?
That's a good question. Does anyone here know?
What are you thinking?
You find a really special girl you're crazy for,
get registered and don't let her go.
[students chuckle]
Well that is part of it. It is true that you can
increase your score by being in a registered relationship that extends
beyond 12 months.
You can also increase your score
by registering with someone who has a higher score than you.
Yes.
What does it mean when other kids call my mom
a score digger? - It means she's a slut.
Hey now. There is nothing wrong with being attracted
to individuals with a higher score.
- Next question? Yes. - What drops your score?
Well there are a number of things,
the big one being of course terminating a
relationship due to infidelity.
Also, registering with a lower score individual,
terminating before 12 months,
relationship fraud. All the specifics can be found here in this pamphlet.
Now kids, it's important for you to remember that
a higher score today means a happier tomorrow.
I've seen a lot of people your age throw caution to the wind.
They didn't take their score seriously.
And trust me, it's never pretty sight.
Wow!
Wow, these are really, really great Ben!
This is interesting, you worked as a programmer for a little while.
I just needed some stability, health care.
Honestly this is some strong work.
Thanks.
Here's the thing. We're not only looking for someone with a strong eye,
we're also looking for someone who has great communication skills,
and works well on a team.
I, I agree
which brings me to our next point, your EI score.
Here origin we have a minimum EI score requirement for all
incoming employees.
I know my score is a little on the low side.
Unfortunately it is below the minimum.
Which I, I assure you is just a mistake.
If it is just a mistake, we'll give you some time to clear it up,
but really only after that can we
have a serious talk you joining Origin.
[phone chimes]
A DEI representative will be with you shortly.
Did you know that individuals with higher emotional integrity scores
are less likely to suffer from depression,
anxiety, and other mental illnesses. - Great.
Remember, if you want to know more, check their score.
Thank you for holding, how can I help you?
Hi, um,
I'm calling because I think you guys might have made a mistake
on my EI score.
Please hold.
♪ Take It as It Comes by Imaginary Future playing ♪
So, based on everything you've shared with me
I recommend this business line of credit.
Okay.
Do I have permission to run your credit and EI scores?
Yeah, of course.
So, what's the name of your café?
Put this cookie in your mouth right now.
Really?
No, its called "Friends In Flour".
I like that one much better.
It was a bad joke but...
how many years have you been operating or is this a brand new entity?
Brand new.
Congrats.
Okay, well it looks like your
credit history is just slightly above average.
I racked up a little debt while I was in culinary school.
Your EI score is actually pretty good.
So based on these
I am glad to let you know that you've been approved for a business loan.
- Really? - Um, hmm.
- Thank you. - Congrats.
Thank you so much!
[whispering?] I got it. or I'm done.
You got it? or Is that it?
I. Am. Finished.
That is part two of your birthday gift.
[Chuckles] Wow!
Yeah, see look now when you get into SFU
you're going to be ready for that cold.
Okay, first, -IF- I get in.
And second, it's not that cold in San Francisco.
Wait, is it?
I don't know.
I can't believe you made this.
And that you think my hands are this big.
[Both laugh]
Yeah, actually the first one was way worse, look at this. Wa Pow!
No, no, no, no, no, it's perfect... um...
for when I need to chew off one of my fingers.
Mmm.
- Question though. - Yeah.
Where is the other one?
Well, I'm still working on it. But...
I realize that a girl like you only needs one glove really.
Well, what about my other hand?
That works, right?
Yeah, that works.
Is she leaving?
- We just got here! - She said she's not feeling well.
Uh, honey, I love you; but did you say something?
Of course not, she just...
she got the sense tonight may be a set up
so she looked up Ben's score.
Oh my God!
Did you tell her that he's our best friend?
Your best friend.
Did you tell her that he's a great guy and there's a good explanation
for his score? All right, he was a top programmer
and he's working at Origin now!
Technically I'm still in the application phase...
don't have a job yet.
Sorry, Ben. I didn't realize you could hear us.
She just, she's a plus 80 and she said she doesn't have time for a sub 40.
God this is so awkward.
I'm totally fine.
I meant for me.
Don't feel bad.
It's not you, it's your score.
Okay.
Actually I know how true that is.
You just...
You need to fix your score Ben. You're an adult now.
I'm sorry it didn't work out man.
I am totally fine it just means she's not right for me.
Whoa, whoa, whoa whoa.
Not right for you? Are you kidding me?
- Her EI score is 82. - Wow
Dating someone like her for a year will up your score by like 50%.
Okay, but she has apparently already decided that I am not worthy.
Ben, why are you doing this to yourself man?
Look at Sandy and I. When we both turned 18 we did everything the right way, Okay?
We followed all the rules, we filed the proper paperwork and what did that lead to?
I think when you guys have is so nice.
Both of us being a plus 80's when our paths finally crossed.
Can you imagine what you have done if I screwed around
when and I was a sub 60 or 50 when we met? She would have blown me off.
But look at us now. Right?
We're both plus 90s.
We have a great healthy relationship. Don't you want that for yourself?
Just make an appointment at the DEI.
Oh, honey, I'm home.
Hey, where you been?
Uh, sorry, me and the guys met at the happy hour and yep.
Nice! Well I was just trying to call to let you know that I um..
I got the loan.
Dude..
I know!
I told you it would work out!
Yes. Sir. That is why I...
got you some beautiful croissants.
Those are apple pie cookies.
Yes, yes they are.
Would you like one?
I'm good but please help yourself.
Okay, I'm celebratin', I'm celebratin'.
Whenever you want to celebrate with me, I brought one for you.
Thank you!
[phone vibrates]
[phone ringing]
Ben?
Heh, heh, heh, uh, Sarah.
How are you?
Um, good uh sorry I just... it's been so long
I thought maybe you called me by accident.
Huh. Believe it or not, I still have not met another...
Sarah since you.
It's been a while, huh?
Um, actually If you're busy I can call back another time.
No, its fine. I'm just um working on a menu.
Oh, for what?
I'm in the process of opening up a café.
That's... amazing.
That's always been your dream.
Congrats.
Thanks.
I actually that's, that's why I'm calling
Did you know that we filed conflicting termination reports?
So, uh, it's giving me a red flag on my record.
I don't know if you had the same problem.
For a little while, but I started dating someone so it kind of...
Right, yeah. Look that's really great.
Well mine never improved and uh I'm up for this job.
So what you need from me?
Uh, would you be uh free sometime this week to go down to the DEI with me and um.
They need us to be there in person to work out the details?
I mean I'm pretty busy lately Ben,
I've got the contractors coming this week.
I can set up the appointment it'll only take about an hour.
[she sighs]
I'm sorry to be bringing up the past but...
I really need this... please.
Uh, Thursday, late afternoon, I'll meet you there.
Thank you, thank you, thank you.
Alright I'll see you there.
Oh man even Melissa didn't get in.
She's like the smartest person I know.
Don't even worry about it she's book smart you're...
you're Smart smart.
[inhales]
Alright so you ready?
Yeah no, ugh, I don't know okay you go first.
We promise we do at the same time.
Okay.
Can you believe they actually used to do this by mail?
What if we don't get in?
What? No stop.
Be fine okay?
Promise?
Yeah, trust me.
Okay.
[deep breath]
- On the count of three, Okay? - Okay.
One.
Two.
Three.
[deep inhale]
[sharp inhale]
Now serving 16 B.
Now serving 17 B.
Ben.
I'm sorry, can you...
I'm sorry I'm late.
Yeah, um [clears throat].
I guess technically we're both a year late.
Yeah, right.
Thanks for coming.
Sure.
So what's this new job you have on the line.
Um.
I have an opportunity at a design firm.
Cool, programming?
Designing, actually.
Now serving 18 A.
Wow!
Well it's good. You always talked about pursuing that.
Yeah. Talked too much so I finally go for it.
Are you sure that you want to do this?
I'm sorry.
I just...
I don't think that I'm going to ever find anybody like you.
May I interrupt you?
Um, I think I heard enough.
Uh, Mr. Fischer, Mr. Bradley, uh
Thank you for doing your best to recount your relationship.
I know situations like this can be
difficult to look at with a clear head and a clear heart and that's why I'm here.
So based on your testimonies I am assigning Clint 76% fault
and the remainder to Scott.
But!?
Mr. Bradley, you will most likely find love with someone else so don't worry.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Mr. Fisher. That's a nice jacket.
Oh I can't believe this.
Thank you.
Confirmation reports will be sent to you soon.
[door closes]
[door opens with squeak]
Hello.
Hi.
[door closes]
How can I help you.
Yeah, we were in a relationship that ended a little over a year ago.
Okay.
We submitted termination reports that we didn't...
exactly sign off with each other.
Okay, well let's look at your relationship history.
So you were in a registered relationship for three years...
You had high numbers in all relationship categories.
Started to dip towards the end there.
And you both submitted termination reports that didn't match.
- Right. - Right.
As you know termination reports must state the same reasons
and be signed off by both parties. This is common knowledge.
Yeah.
That's right.
Uh, Ben, you reported that Sarah was at full fault
for the termination due to infidelity.
Wait, um. We're not, we're not gonna go with your report are we?
Yeah.
I thought.
Ben that's ridiculous. You know that's not what happened.
With Peter?
Who's Peter?
Touchy, handsy Peter?
The "I like to touch things with my hands I'm a chef"?
Peter was a classmate nothing happened. I've told you this over and over again Ben.
A kiss is nothing?
You kissed Peter?
Okay if you want to go there what about you and what's her face?
Okay, we're going to go with my report.
That is the definition of nothing happened.
Debbie is one of my best friends.
We were close before you and I ever started dating. You knew that.
You spent the night!
Yeah, that's very inappropriate.
You kicked me-she kicked me out.
What is going on? I thought that we were gonna settle this today!
I'm not gonna sign off on something that's not true.
Ben, that would drop my score so low I'd lose the loan on my café.
I am up for an actual job, not some pipe dream!
- I'm sorry. - Wow!
No, that's fine I don't need this. My score is fine.
- I'm sorry. - Good luck Ben.
I...
[door opens]
[door slams]
We'll be right back.
[car starts]
Sarah!
Sarah, wait!
No, no, no, no, no! No, no, no, no!
I'm not lettin' go, come on! Please, please, please come back inside!
[window rolling down]
Please!
Just come back inside.
Get in.
Where are you going?
Get in the car Ben.
Is it in park?
- Get in the car! - Okay, all right.
Now serving 20 B.
Well, it's nice to see such a young couple like you guys.
We're really excited!
Um, so Haley. Uh, you will be attending college up North this coming year...
And Seth, you will be here in LA?
We actually applied to the same school but I, I just can't keep up with her.
Uh, Is this your first long distance relationship?
Yeah, this is actually both of our first real relationship period.
Really?
Um. Okay.
Well you know relationships...
are tough but long distance relationships have their own unique set of challenges.
This is not a light decision.
That's what everyone keeps telling us.
So, are you sure you want to proceed?
Yeah, well we know that in order to get married,
a relationship has to be registered for
a minimum of one year. Right? So, we just want to get a head start.
Nice. You know your stuff.
But just so you know.
Statistically couples with more life experience
have a lot better chance at actually getting married.
Yeah but I love her. So isn't that all that matters?
Plus, like why can't we be the exception?
Okay, just making sure.
Um, here is a pamphlet with tips on maintaining a long-distance relationship.
Make sure you read that thoroughly. Okay. Like thoroughly.
Okay.
Okay?
Your relationship registration will process in a couple of days.
Congratulations, you are official.
- Okay. - Thank you. - Thank you.
You're welcome.
Now serving 21 C.
Hey!
Yeah?
You told him that you love me.
Yeah. Is that okay?
Do you really?
Yeah.
I love you too.
[pleased snortle]
[kissing sound]
Ben we're too old for this.
We owe each other honesty at least.
Why do you think we broke up?
Yes I knew that Peter had feelings for me.
And yes I kissed him. But...
It was a tough time for me with school and...
we were falling apart and I was weak and I made a stupid mistake.
I just think back to those last six months and all of those fights
and and and about Peter
and your new schedule.
That wasn't all that was about. It was about you and Debbie and and you
I just stopped trying...
With us.
It's easier to blame someone else than...
admit your own faults.
You see that?
That's gonna be my new café.
You're short a couple of walls.
[both laugh]
As long as this whole...
reassessment doesn't mess with things...
I'll help you.
I know how important this is to you.
And I will not let our past selves screw everything up.
They really had no idea what they were doing.
Okay, so you have both signed off on
50-50 responsibility.
This should significantly help both of your scores.
The changes should appear on your records within a day or two.
We did it! Have a nice day.
Hey are you hungry?
You want to grab a bite?
Oh, I've got to go home and check on the contractors and Jeremy and I have plans.
Right.
It was good to see you.
Yeah.
I'm really glad to hear that things are going well for you.
Thanks.
Hug. [chuckles]
You know what? Um.
If all goes as planned I'm hoping to have a soft opening in the fall.
You should come by.
Will you be there?
Uh. Yes.
Oh, well then... count me in.
Okay cool!
Um, I'll send you details as it gets closer.
Sounds good.
I'm that way.
Yeah, I'm over here.
Okay.
I'm proud of you man.
I really am.
I mean it takes balls to go to after what you're passionate about.
When are you going to do the same for your passion?
Whoop!
All come on. Computer programming is my passion you dick.
Hey Ben. I'm gonna head out do you have the Spencer account?
Ooh, sorry.
Oh okay. So you're trying to get me fired is what you're doing.
Ahh, you're doing pretty good job there by yourself.
Oh. Ouch!
Hey move man.
[both chuckle]
I'm Henry.
Anna.
I'm sort of the reason Ben's at this job
That is definitely not true.
I thought so. All right.
[clears throat] Well you're both welcome.
Oh, what are you still doing here? I thought you had plans tonight.
Uh. Yeah. We are gonna go to Lupe.
Luma.
You should join.
Oh, um, I'm actually hanging out with my girlfriends tonight.
She's hanging out with her…
Bring them! We like people.
Um. That place is a plus 80. Right?
Yeah.
Yeah, I don't think that's gonna work.
I mean some of the girls are not quite up there.
I totally understand that.
This guy used to be that guy.
- Okay hey so. - Yeah, well um.
Maybe I'll catch you after I hang out with them.
Uh, yeah. Cool.
Let me know.
- Okay. Bye. - See you later.
[mockingly] Yeah cool just let me know.
What's going on here?
I was being charming!
- Okay. When are you going to ask her out? - What?
- You're not feeling the heat? - You're wearing a sweater.
She was totally into you!
She's a plus 80!?
I mean that is exactly what you need!
So any girl with a hint of interest with a good score is my type?
I didn't say your type I said exactly what you need.
I mean she's cute. She's in your line of work. I don’t know, maybe she's your type too.
Whatever it is, you managed to make it weird.
- Sorry man. - Come on man.
All my friends are in there. You can't make an exception?
80's and above, buddy.
I'm a 73 bro, come on.
There's a sub 60 place around the corner.
Yeah, I know. I was just there. Your mom says "Hi", bitch.
- Your hair look stupid. - Come on.
Cool. You're good.
[tablet bleeping] - You're good.
Oh my God! Do you remember Diane?
- Uh. - From accounting. - Yes.
- Weird hair? - Uh, yeah with [unintelligible] - Yes exactly.
They caught her eating a piece of old cake out of the trashcan.
I miss you at work!
I do not miss that place!
[chuckles] Well I love this place and I love that you're here.
Yeah, this place is so... cool.
Yeah, it just...
It's awesome. Right? Knowing that everyone here is a quality person.
I don't know man. You're here.
Okay, these people are not even on my level!
- Nobody is. Hey, thank you. - Um-hm.
Um... Here is to...
- Movin' up. - Movin' up. [glasses clink]
Congrats man.
Mmm!
Let me get you another one.
- We shall celebrate. - [Unintelligible] It's my round.
Oh, whatever.
Isn't that Anna?
- Yeah. - She ditched her friends for you.
- And she's in a... she's in a dress. - Okay, alright, I'm gonna go talk to her.
- Uh, do you want something from the...? - I want nothing. Ditch me. Ditch me!
Anna.
- Hi! - Hey.
Uh, what happened to girl's night out?
Oh, um, they decided to go to some sub 40 place.
It's like, they're my friends but I don't even know why I bother sometimes.
Those places are such a waste of time.
Oh, but we have the cream of the crop here. Right?
Well.. Obviously.
Hey... Um....
I'm really glad you're working at Origin now.
Me too.
And I'm happy we got to meet.
Yeah, I am too. [chuckles]
[glasses clink]
- Hi! - Hey!
How's the weather up there?
It's kinda nice. Wanna check it out?
Yeah!
Alright, so...
Looks like we're all packed up.
Ready?
Yeah.
I'm gonna miss you.
Ah, don't worry about it.
We have a plan. Remember?
I'll be up in a few weeks.
And you promise we'll video chat every day?
Every day.
Unless you intend on, um, running off to a frat party to go get drunk or whatever.
I'm not!
I'm purposely not gonna have a life outside of class.
I'm just gonna study and talk to you and that's it.
So you're gonna be that weird, creepy girl in the dorms that never leaves her room?
[laughs]
I'll be that girl... For you.
[kissing]
I love you.
I love you too.
Forever?
Forever.
So have you baked your entire life?
Since I was a little girl maybe. The apple pies actually are my grandma's recipe.
Really?
That's why their super tasty. I just kinda doctor them a little bit.
- Um, excuse me one moment. Thank you so much for coming. - Sure.
Um... You made it!
Yeah.
This place is... finished.
Yeah. It's amazing what can happen in four months.
[chuckles] It looks great.
Thank you.
Babe, this place is so cute!
Yeah. Isn't it?
Oh Anna, this is Sarah. Sarah this is my girlfriend Anna.
Hi! It's so nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you. Congratulations on the café.
Ben's been saying it's a longtime dream of yours. That is so awesome!
Thank you. It has been.
Oh! There's a bar. Oh, that's so cute. I'm gonna grab something.
- Babe, what do you want? - Uh. B-beer.
Beer? Don't you think wine's a little bit more appropriate?
[both together slowly] Uh, yes.
Okay I'll be back.
- She seems fun. - Yeah, she's sweet.
Oh. So where's your boyfriend?
Oh, we split up a few months ago
- Oh. Uh. Sorry. - Totally fine.
Have you tried anything yet?
- Uh, no. - Follow me.
- These are yet to be named. - Wait, what are these?
- Cranapple oatmeal. - Aw, yes!
These are hands down my fave!
Mmm.
You should consider calling these "The Ben".
Yeah, I'll think about it.
So, when is the grand opening?
Uh, maybe a month. I mean there's still some things left to do.
- Here you go babe. - Oh. - See now its an opening.
Yeah, my beer-wine!
So, here is to a very sweet and very successful future.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt.
Oh no I was just telling
Ben that I really want to do something with this wall. I just...
don't know what.
I could see a mural here.
Yeah, that would be perfect!
- Well I could work on something. - Oh, no. That's too much trouble.
No it wouldn't be at all.
You have time for that? With everything that's going on at Origin?
It, it's really too much to ask.
It would be no problem.
Ben, I'll definitely let you know.
Okay.
And in the meantime I could definitely use both of your help eating these.
This place needs a sky.
- Are you feeling okay? - Yeah, I'm fine.
Is this about me helping Sarah? 'Cause... I don't have to.
I'm sorry. I should've asked you before I offered.
I can just tell her that I don't have time for it.
No, no that's okay. I mean you guys were a long time ago.
I have nothing to worry about. Right?
- Of course not. - Promise? - Yes.
[kissing]
♪ Real Love by Imaginary Future playing ♪
♪ oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪
♪ All I need is someone to listen ♪
♪ Play along as if you heard ♪
♪ Sit with me under the table ♪
♪ You don't have to say a word ♪
♪ Ooh, this is real love ♪
♪ oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪
♪
♪ La la la, la la la La la la, la, la la, la ♪
How was your test today?
I think I aced it.
It looks like we're going to have the whole weekend worry free.
Yea! Um, I do have a paper on Monday, but I'll take care of it. Okay?
Uh. Sure.
Yeah of course.
Um, I have class but I will talk to you later, and I can't wait to see you
Alright. Bye babe.
- Hey! Seth. - Hi.
- I thought I gave you the day off. - Did you say that?
Uh, I'm closing early. I'm meeting up with Ben to go over the plans for the mural.
Yeah, you probably forgot because I mentioned it when you were on the phone with your girlfriend.
- Uh, sorry about that. - You're fired.
I'm just kidding.
I remember that feeling. Hey, see you Monday?
Yeah. Sounds cool.
- Hey um. You and Ben... - Yeah?
Used to date. Right?
Is that what he told you? Yeah, we used to.
So isn't that like weird? Seeing him again.
No, no. It was a long time ago. We're friends.
It's just that's so weird to me because...
The way Haley makes me feel when I see her I just.
I can't see that ever going away. You know?
Well it does.
I did not mean you and Haley.
I'm so sorry. No, I just meant...
you know as you get older it's a lot easier to control that stuff.
Maybe.
But, even if you could control it doesn't mean it's not there, right?
♪ It's Getting Better by Imaginary Future playing ♪
♪ We'll be ready when August comes ♪
♪ In the backyard beneath the sun ♪
♪ With those who've followed what we've become ♪
♫
♪ Let the tide rise ♪
♪ It's in our favor ♪
♪ The sea is never gonna lose its water ♪
♪ Let the tide rise ♪
♪ It's in our favor ♪
♪ The sea is never gonna lose its water ♪
♪ Let the tide rise ♪
♪ It's in our favor ♪
♪ The sea is never gonna lose its water ♪
♪ Let the tide rise ♪
♪ It's in our favor ♪
♪ The sea is never gonna lose... ♪
♪
♪ It's Getting Better by Imaginary Future ending ♪
Okay guys, I know we covered a lot today.
So if you have any questions, please stop by my office hours. Okay?
It's always open. I'll know if you don't come, 'cause I'm always there.
Okay. Alright guys, see you next week.
Oh, and for you adventurous ones...
I'm having a info session for the study of raw program.
I'll have it right after if you want to stick around. Okay?
- Hey man. Good job buddy. - Thank you.
All right. See you guys.
- Oh Haley! - Yeah.
I just wanted to let you know your last couple of papers have been really good.
Oh, thank you.
You know, you definitely write the most mature for an undergrad.
Are you calling me an old lady?
I didn't want to say it at first. But yes.
[laughs] Thanks. See ya.
- Oh, hey! - Yeah?
Are you going to stick around for the info session?
- Uh, I actually have to pick someone up. - Aw, come on, it'll be really quick.
You won't regret it.
- Okay. - All right. Cool.
There's like three of you.
I'll take it.
♪ Real Love by Imaginary Future playing ♪
♪ oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪
♪ Let's go out and run in the meadows ♪
♪ See a bird and watch it fly ♪
♪ Can't remember living without you ♪
♪ Noone walking at my side ♪
♪ Darling you can show me you need me ♪
♪ Any time you hear the door♪ [door closes]
♪ Cause I can't wait... ♪
I'm so sorry I'm late. I had a crazy day.
[seatbelt clicks] ♪ Ooh, this is real love ♪
I sent you texts.
Well, I was driving, and I was almost here.
♪ this is real love Ooh, this is... ♪
I just...
have a really busy weekend and I had to rush to get a bunch of stuff done
before you got here, so can you at least be grateful that I made time?
Well you could've at least told me this about a week and I wouldn't have come up.
Well, last time I suggested pushing back a week,
You are not exactly happy about it so… Don't say it unless you mean it.
Well I can't help feeling that I'm less of a priority. I'm trying here.
I'm trying too.
So my friends are going to the city. There's this free music festival going on.
Do you want to go?
Um, can we take a nap first?
Well they're leaving in about 10 minutes and I'm not tired.
Yeah but I've been up since like 6 AM trying to get up here. So I'm kinda tired.
I know, but I thought maybe we could just go, and you can I don't know, relax there.
I come up here for us to have a little bit of like time together
and you just want to ditch me with your friends?
I don't want to ditch you. I want you to come with me.
Huh. Why can't we just have a little bit of alone time?
Like, we barely get to see each other. You see them every day.
Okay. Sorry, I just thought it would be fun.
[exhales]
Hey, um, we could still have fun here. Right?
What, what do you want to do? [Haley exhales]
Okay. Um...
Oh, um, actually I did want to try this new place on University Ave.
And they were handing out coupons on the quad today so…
Maybe if I can find those you can eat there if you're hungry
And then um, oh that movie I really wanted to s... see
Haley, everyone's ready to go.
- Um. - Are you guys coming? - Yeah, just, just give me a second.
What happened to him?
- He's just tired. - Come on.
[door closes]
- Man this stuff looks brand-new. - Well it is.
I never used it. I don't plan on using it.
I don't know why I bought it. Painting is hard.
Well thanks. I'll have this back to you in about a week.
- Used. - Yeah totally. Cool man.
So this is like a... a pretty extensive project, huh?
- Sort of. It's just a lot of moving pieces. - Yeah.
You guys it's been spending a lot of time... together.
You know subtlety has never been your strength.
What are you doing man? I mean, what you have with Anna is so good.
And she could totally use something like this against you if you terminate.
Sandy almost wouldn't let me lend you this stuff.
Hi Sandy!
You're like, camouflaged against that house over there.
No one is terminating, man. Nothing is happening!
All right. Just as long as you're being honest with yourself.
Actions don't follow too far from what's in the heart.
Sandy told me to say that.
- I really love it so far. - Yeah were almost done.
- I can come again tomorrow night. - Oh great!
Um, here take my spare set of keys.
What, you're not going to be here?
Well, I have to wake up at three to bake so no.
[mockingly] Well, I have to wake up at three to bake - Stupid.
You should take a picture and send it to Anna. It's really good.
Oh, yes good idea!
God, I wish this was a bar, not a bakery.
Kill for a beer.
Well you know what? I don't have beer,
but if you're interested I do have something a little stronger.
Like a secret stash? [laughing]
You know that I started drinking scotch because of you?
You mean that in a good way, right?
Because I really hope I didn't turn you to drink after we broke up.
- I know it was difficult to lose me. - Oh my God, shut up!
[sighs] Oh!
- This is to the DEI. - Why?
Well if you think about it they sort of got us here and…
I for one am happy we got a second chance to sort things out.
- Me too. [glasses clink] - Clink!
No seriously, I'm not talking about every chef...
Has some story about how their early creations tasted awful but…
You never made one thing I didn't like.
Bullshit, Ben! I know what I made.
Well maybe I'm simple, but, I liked it all.
Yeah well Ben you like the powdered sugar donuts that come in six packs.
- Oh yes! - Pastries should not come in cardboard six packs!
Hey, you should sell those here!
- You need to leave. - Ahh! - You need to leave.
- I can't move. - Ahh!
You did it.
I am so proud of you.
Well, assuming I don't close in a year.
- Oh shut up! [laughing] - It's possible.
This place is gonna be a hit.
If not for the food, then for the hot owner behind the counter.
You know that's why used to come back to that restaurant you used to work at.
Well, not all guys are as dumb and shallow as you.
Oh, but they are! [laughing]
You know what's funny?
When we were together I used to picture this moment... with you in it.
And then we broke up and…
I stopped envisioning it that way, I just... removed you.
And now in the end, you're... actually here.
It's funny.
I never left.
I'm sorry.
[cell phone ringing]
- Hello. - Hey, what are you up to?
Um, I have practice. What's up?
All right, I have some awesome news for you. Are you ready?
Yeah, what's up?
So, I just got back from my academic advisor
And I'm officially transferring to Goldengate college next year.
Wait. What?
So they bumped me up on the waitlist
and all I gotta do is keep up my credits and my GPA and I'm in.
- Isn't that awesome? - Um, yeah. That's, that's great babe.
Yeah, I'm just gonna be like 30 minutes away.
Yo! Why are you so quiet?
I was expecting you to be going like nuts right now.
I'm sorry. I'm, I'm really excited for you. I'm just...
I'm just surprised. I thought we said that you're coming up after second year.
Yeah but I was working my ass off so we don't have to go through…
Another year of long distance.
- Hey. - Yeah, yeah, yeah no um. Hey let's just talk about this later.
Okay, um, I'm kind of...
- Alright, yeah. - Okay, alright, I love you.
- Yeah, I love you. - Bye.
- So, what are you doing this weekend? - Nothing. Why?
The guys from the other team are Sigma's and they invited us to a party.
- Do you want to go? - I don't know if I should.
Come on! You never come out with us.
I'd be a bad friend if I never got you out this whole year.
Please! Come on it'll be so much fun!
- Okay. Yeah. - Wait, I didn't expect that.
- Yeah. - What?
- Stop! - Everyone she's going to a party! - It's no big deal! Stop!
- This is bad - I know.
If I don't draw more energy cards I am screwed.
What you did is beyond bad.
I know, I'm gonna fix it. I have to fix it.
What did you expect man?
Oh I'm gonna spend night and day with my ex-girlfriend,
Working on a fun and exciting new project that I'm sure won't lead to us
Reigniting our feelings for each other.
I warned you not to put yourself in this position.
It's not like a planed for this to happen when we started the project.
If you knew what was happening, why'd you go back?
I guess it, it's not like were getting another chance.
There's maybe a chance I always wanted it.
What are you guys talking about?
Uh, just girl problems.
It's hopefully something you won't have to deal with for a long time.
I have a girlfriend. I know all about girl problems.
Okay no, you do not have a girlfriend, kid. What are you, like 10?
- I'm eight. - I'm losing to an eight-year-old. - Humbling isn't it?
Ben, you do not have a girl problem. You have a girl... situation.
It hasn't turned into a problem yet.
I have to terminate with Anna. I have to.
You've been together for less than a year.
If you terminate now you can kiss your score and Origin goodbye.
Everything you've worked for... out the window.
I can't stay with her. Okay?
What am I gonna lie to her? That would make me a fr...
- a dishonest person. - Oh, so now you're worried about honesty.
Look I'm not saying you guys have to stay together forever.
Just you know, long enough so if you guys break up,
you're not can have a huge hit on your score.
You're not helping yourself or Sarah if you terminate now.
- I win! - Let's go again.
- But I'm tired. - You're eight. What you tired from?
Beating you.
- Hey. - Hey, you're early!
Yeah, I sort of wanted to talk first.
- Is now a good time? - Yeah.
I'm just, uh prepping for our reception tomorrow night.
So what's up?
I wanted to talk about last night.
Right. Uh.
- Ben, before we get into it. - Anna, I'm sorry.
I know that it was…
It was what?
Out of line?
And I wanted to apologize.
But look, I want to finish this mural with you and…
I wasn't sure what you thought.
Maybe we should... have some space.
Because otherwise things could get complicated when they really don't need to be.
The things like last night?
Yeah.
- It was my fault. I drank too much and… - Ben it's fine!
If we let ourselves slip a little bit it's nothing more than that.
Right?
Right.
Okay.
So I'd... talk to you later then.
♪ Til' by DANakaDAN playing ♪
What! Oh my God I got a [unintelligible]!
[excitedly laughing and cheering]
In-your-face. Isn't this so much fun?
It is, actually. Thank you. I really needed this!
I think those guys are checking us out.
Really?
Yeah, yeah make me laugh 'cause I look really cute when I laugh.
Okay, okay I um, I just… [forced laughter]
- I didn't say anything yet. - Laugh with me so I don't look crazy.
[forced laughter]
You're really bad at this.
- Sorry. - Haley!
Jay!
Yo! Haley!
[knocking]
Hey, do you know where Haley's at?
- Who me? - Yeah. - Uh, no, she's not here.
Do you know where she went?
Aw, Jesus.
I shouldn't say anything. Um. She went out with Tiff.
Please don't ask me where they went.
Why? Where'd they go?
Oh, Jesus Christ.
They went to a Sigma party.
- It's a score the score night. - It's not?
- Here you go. - Thank you.
So, do you know any of the guys in this frat?
Um, kind of, I mean they invited us here.
- Why? - Yeah…
You probably shouldn't be hanging out with those guys.
They make their pledges do this awful thing called score the score.
- Haley? - Seth?
What are you doing here?
- Boyfriend? - Yeah.
Hey I'm Jay.
Seth! Oh my God, oh my God!
- Stop Seth stop! - Oh please Seth calm down!
What are you doing?
This asshole's just trying to sleep with you!
No he's not!
They just bring registered girls here so they can hook up with them.
I was just explaining that to her.
Jay's my TA. Okay? He was just trying to help.
Good?
Yeah.
What hell are you doing at a party like this anyways?
I didn't know, I promise.
Let's go. Now!
- What? What, why? - Let's go.
Do you remember where Henry said the restaurant is?
Aw, dang it my phone just died!
Uh, I'll look it up.
So I heard the other designers talking about you.
- Really? - Yeah, they really like you.
I can totally see you getting promoted as lead designer soon.
Which would be awesome because then I can quit!
What do you mean?
Well, after we get married I'd want to stay home and take care of the kids.
It's a full-time job.
Anna.
Baby! I'm totally kidding!
I don't want kids anytime soon. Don't freak out.
Come on. I'll navigate.
[kissing]
[phone vibrates]
How are things going with Sarah's project?
Uh, pretty good. She really likes it. I should be done this week.
Anything happen between you two?
What do you mean?
[car door closes]
I've been meaning to talk to you about this all week
Were you physical?
We had a drink to celebrate the other night and…
We got a little tipsy and we kissed.
But it's the only time that ever happened.
Oh well thank God because then you'd really be messed up.
- Anna, I'm sorry. - No! You lied to me!
From the very beginning you told me I had nothing to worry about!
You made me look like an idiot! I knew I shouldn't have trusted that bitch.
- Sarah would never… - Do not defend her right now!
Take me home. I want to file for termination.
[car door opening]
[car door slams]
Hey. Where were you?
Just got breakfast with some friends.
- Why didn't you wake me up? - It's not like you would've come.
Why are you going through my stuff?
It was right on top of your desk. That's not going through anything.
Am I not allowed to know that my girlfriend is going to London?
- I haven't decided yet. - Why didn't you tell me?
- I was going to, I… - But you never even mentioned it.
It's just something I'm looking into. I haven't even decided if I'm gonna go.
Why do you have everything planned out? Like where you wanna live? Classes?
It's a really amazing opportunity.
What! What the hell? Do you…
Do you know how hard I've been working to save up to move up here? No!
- I never ask you to do that. - Huh, wow!
Well, I'm sorry for trying to make this work.
Huh!
Okay, you know what? I'm trying really hard too.
Okay, you're the one making all these plans and decisions and you never asked me about them.
You never asked to come up. You just come…
and then I'm expected to just clear my entire schedule
because you never wanna do anything with my friends.
And now this whole you're transferring early thing?
So spending time with me is an inconvenience to you?
[exhales]
No, I never said that. I just... need some space sometimes.
To live my life up here.
Well, I can help you with that.
[laughing] Get in.
We're going to get caught!
So what? If we get kicked out we'll just climb right back up.
- They're going to fine you. - I'll take extra shifts.
This is so crazy! I love it!
This weekend went by too fast. I'll have to take you home with me.
Take me everywhere with you.
[kissing]
[door opening]
- Excuse me. - Hi. What can I get for you?
- Are you Ms. Hayashi? - Yes.
If you have a few minutes we'd like to ask you some questions.
What is this about?
We're with the DEI fraud inspections division.
[phone chimes]
Hey, can I ask you a question?
Yeah, sure. What's on your mind?
Did you ever feel like nothing's going according to plan?
Well, today kind of felt like that. And yesterday too.
and the day before that. So yeah, I think I know the feeling.
I just, I really believed things would be going a certain way.
But now everything's just falling apart.
Are we talking about your boyfriend?
- Yeah. - Yeah, Sorry about that.
We registered before we came here. We were so sure.
- But now… - But now you're not so sure.
Look, Haley. Having a plan doesn't always mean having control.
- That's just life. - Yeah.
Now, learning how to move forward when you don't have that control...
That's growing up.
- Sounds like you know a lot about that. - Yeah.
Yeah it does. Doesn't it?
You'll be okay. More than okay.
See you Thursday?
You know I wish I could say you weren't a good fit here.
But, the truth is we just, we have to follow our guidelines.
Terminating your relationship
will unfortunately bring your score back down below our minimum requirement here.
I understand.
I'm really sorry Ben.
Letting people go is never easy.
But it's my job,
and if I have to do it,
I usually tell myself that they were always meant something else.
Ben.
You know I didn't want this to happen.
Anna, this is...
Far from your fault.
I'm sorry, I lost sight of us.
I kept things from you.
I did it because I was weak and afraid.
I'm sorry.
I didn't file my termination report.
[phone vibrating]
- Haley. - Seth, Hey! - Hi.
I'm so glad you called.
Yeah, um, I'm sorry. I, it's just...
It's been a really weird time and I was just…
Doing some thinking.
Hey, yeah me too. It's fine.
Are you doing right now? Um.
Can you talk?
I'm actually just getting dropped off at the airport.
What are you doing at the airport?
I'm flying up to see you, babe.
What?
I thought it would just be faster to fly up and work this out in person.
Seth? Look, you're doing it again. Okay? You're, you're making…
decisions for us and just assuming that I'll be fine with it.
Yeah, but you weren't answering your phone.
And what's wrong with me wanting to see you.
You don't get it. I mean, it's, it's not about…
Seeing each other. Okay? It's about…
growing with each other. And right now we're not growing because
you're the only one making any decisions for how this relationship is working
- And every time I try to tell you that… - So I'm just holding you back?
You just get upset.
Babe, we'll just talk about this in person. Okay?
Seth, don't get on the plane. Okay? Just…
Please, please don't come up.
Why not?
I think we should stop seeing each other.
What are you trying to say? Like...
Like no more visiting, or...
just wait till you come back for summer, right?
No.
Like... I think we should terminate.
What? No! Haley stop! What?
Please, not like this, not over the phone.
- Just give me two hours. I'll be right over to work this out. Okay? - Seth, Seth stop.
I, I can't do this anymore. Okay?
I mean, we're not the same people. We're not living the same lives.
I mean, don't you see?
But I love you.
Our love isn't the same either.
I'm sorry.
- Ben! - Sarah are you okay?
What are you doing here?
Well I've been calling but you didn't pick up.
Because I didn't want to talk to you.
Totally fair.
Look, I, I know that you are...
pissed at me and I am sorry.
- This is not about you, Ben. - Just let me finish. Okay?
This is important. I am an idiot.
Okay?
Anna found out what happened between us and was about to terminate with me.
I would've lost my job, her, my score everything.
She wanted to give me another chance.
But I told her no.
Because it wouldn't be right.
It wouldn't be fair. Because I…
want to be with you.
Sarah.
It was only supposed to be one year.
No strings attached.
I'm sorry. What?
When you and I broke up.
The thought of opening this place was the only thing that kept me going.
I needed a loan. But my score was too low so I had to find a way to raise it. Quick.
Jeremy was...
just a friend but he...
had this idea...
something he had done before...
Sarah, what are you saying?
I faked my score.
I know it's fraud but it's not like anyone was gonna get hurt.
What happens now?
It's all over.
With the penalties I'm a sub 20 now so the bank is retracting my loan.
They're taking it all back.
Not to mention the fines. So...
I have nothing.
- We'll figure this out together. - No, I'll figure this out.
I was fine before you came back into the picture.
It's because I helped you with your score they looked into my record again in the first place.
This relationship keeps coming back to haunt me.
I'm done, Ben.
What about what I just said?
What that now you want me because you have nothing left?
No, that is not what I meant. I, look if anything... I...
I loved you so much, Ben.
It was hard enough when we terminated. And these last few months…
I let you back in.
And you tell me it was all a mistake?
You make me feel so stupid.
And now you're back and you want to fight for me? Oh, I'm sorry it's too late.
Look, I know that I hurt you but...
What if this happened for a reason? You know, now we can have another chance.
Oh.
Look at us Ben.
Our lives are shit. Our scores are shit.
I mean do you honestly think that getting back together right now is a great idea?
- Yes. - How do you know that?
Because I love you.
I don't love you anymore Ben.
No one ever told me this was an issue.
I'm sorry, but as I said, it's a policy of the program.
What does my EI score have to do with my education?
I mean my GPA dropping or not having enough credits fine but this is absurd.
As I said, I am sorry
but the list of eligible students is quite long so
all things must be taken into account.
Although only slightly lower,
no other student had anything on their records.
Remember what I said about having a plan doesn't always mean having control?
Who know, you know maybe... this is the start of something new.
something...
better.
Well...
I, I thought...
Haley.
[phone vibrating]
Hey.
Hey. Haley.
I did not… I didn't think you'd pick up
Guess I thought it'd be nice to hear your voice.
Yeah. Just weird not talking to you anymore.
It'll be normal someday.
What if I don't want it to?
Seth.
We can't.
I know, I know, I know.
It's just I was feeling kind of down and...
Every time I'd felt that way I would just call you. It's just…
Yeah, but.
We're not together anymore.
Wow. Yeah. Thank you...
for that reminder Haley because I
totally forgot that you broke up with me over the phone.
I'm sorry.
No, it's okay.
I'm sorry too.
Hey, are you still gonna move up here?
You were so the only reason so...
Especially now that you're moving to London I really…
I really don't see the point.
I'm not going anymore.
Wait what?
Our termination dropped my score…
And apparently they consider that for the program.
Isn't there anything you could do?
I don't know.
This is it.
I can't believe we're doing this. You're sure, right?
Of course. I love you.
Now serving 03 B.
Oh that's us!
Seth?
Hey. Ben. Right?
Yeah. What are you doing here?
Oh, I'm sorry, man.
First one?
First one's always the hardest.
I just feel so stupid.
I know.
Now serving 05 C.
I really thought that me and Haley could be… Forever.
I believed that we could be an exception.
To what?
To everything that people told us when we first registered.
I thought we'd outlast all the doubts, all the distance...
All the warnings about young love. But… We couldn't.
We weren't the exception. We were just another example.
There's nothing wrong with being wrong man.
You're supposed to make mistakes.
You're supposed to get hurt. That's what love is.
Especially young love.
Well… That does not matter now.
None of it does.
- The scores only going to prove that. - No.
The score only shows you what happened. Not…
Did you really love her?
Yeah.
Then…
End things in a way that's worthy of that love.
That might make it forever.
Now serving 07 D.
[Exhales] Okay, well…
After reviewing your report and evaluations of relationship metrics…
I will be assigning 82% of responsibility on Haley and the remainder to you.
Is this valuation correct?
Seth?
No.
I'd like to take full responsibility.
Um.. Seth?
You do understand that this would significantly lower your score, Right?
Yeah, I know.
I want to do this.
Okay.
Ben.
Good luck.
Now serving 06 C.
- Busy day for you. - A bit out of the ordinary, yes.
So, why am I being audited?
My relationship with Sarah was way before Jeremy was ever in the picture.
It's a standard DEI protocol.
In EI score fraud cases we
Uh, do background investigations
on the accused past relationships to rule out further collusion.
In other words we want to make sure your relationship with Sarah was legitimate.
Shouldn't you have this information in your system?
Well we have statistics and data but there are certain… Limits.
That's one way to put it.
You are aware that this interview is being recorded?
How long will this take? Because I have to head to…
Oh wait, absolutely nothing!
Thanks to the DEI I don't have a job anymore.
Well then we'll make this quick.
So, when you first met Sarah, was it arranged by any third parties?
Yep, I was on a blind date with a third party…
She crashed it; then I couldn't stop thinking about her.
- Was there any money exchanged? - Yeah.
Was this money exchanged in agreement for any fraudulent relationship activity?
I was paying for my date's dinner.
Okay Mr. Soo, I would appreciate it if you took this audit seriously.
If we can't determine whether your relationship with Sarah was real,
you could also be penalized.
What happens when my score hits zero?
[Exhales]
Can you please describe your relationship with Sarah?
[door opening]
[door closing]
So I've confirmed your relationship with Ben was legitimate…
But, uh, unfortunately all current penalties will remain.
I understand.
What did he say?
He said the right things.
Is he okay?
Yeah he's fine.
[door opening]
[door closing]
Sarah!
Um.
I'm not legally allowed to do this but uh, this is a recording of the audit.
I uh think you should have it.
Thanks.
Yeah.
Can you please describe your relationship with Sarah?
We were...
Flawed and…
So flawed.
At the same time we were oddly perfect. Just…
Couldn't separate the two so that destroyed us in the end.
I wasn't there for her when she needed me most.
But if you think about it, that forced her into this entire situation.
It was no reason for anyone to commit EI fraud.
Yes.
Sarah made a mistake.
She made a bad call. Who hasn't?
She wouldn't've had to resort to it if it weren't for me. If, if...
If I hadn't let her go...
If I had...
fought for us.
Well, perhaps you should just look past this and focus on the future of your score.
[forceful exhale] My score...
I'm sorry, my score does not reflect how much I can love someone...
even after they're out of my life.
You and the DEI can give people whatever number you want, but...
we make the mistakes.
We should be allowed to take risks
and fail and love without a score to consider.
The system simply exists to minimize risks
and potential emotional damage between couples.
That's too bad.
You guys...
try to make love easier, but you're missing the whole point.
It's not supposed to be...
easy.
It's supposed to test you,
break you down,
and hurt like hell.
The we who choose to go through that way.
That's what's really important.
Ben?
Sarah!
What are you doing here?
I just uh...
wanted to finish this.
You know they sold the place. Right?
Yeah.
So that's it, huh?
Um, I guess I should give these back to you then.
[keys jingle]
Alright. Um...
Thanks.
So. How have you been?
Getting by. I guess.
You?
Oh, you know, just giving myself some time off.
We don't stand a chance out there do we?
Two sub 30s.
What do you think her score is?
I don't think she cares.
It's a shame we didn't get to finish it.
We could... finish it now.
What if...
we start over?
These are all for me. Right?
Don't tell my co-workers. [laughs]
Oh, by the way, everything, everything looks great here.
You know, I mean, you guys have nearly perfect credit and EI
scores are just gonna make the loan process go by so smoothly.
Do you have any experience running a café?
We don't.
But we have someone in mind who'd be perfect for the job.
Yes, we do.
♪ My Dear by Kina Grannis playing ♪
♪ The freckle on your shoulder And the creases on your cheeks ♪
♪ The scar upon your forehead And your whisper when you speak ♪
♪ I took them cause I need you ♪
♪ I took them to be mine ♪
♪ I took them so you'd miss them So you'd want them back in time ♪
♪ Oh, I need you here ♪
♪ Oh, you will always be my ♪
♪ Oh, I need you here ♪
♪ Oh, you will always be my dear ♪
♪ Oh ♪
♪ If I hold on to you ♪
♪ Don't let me go ♪
♪ Will you, feel me, need me ♪
♪ Don't let me go ♪
♪ If I hold on to you ♪
♪ Don't let me go ♪
♪ Will you, feel me, need me ♪
♪ Don't let me go ♪
♪Oh, I need you here (Don't let me go, will you, feel me, need me) ♪
♪ Oh, you will always be my (Don't let me go, if I hold on) ♪
♪ Oh, I need you here (Don't let me go) ♪
♪ Oh, you will always be my dear ♪
♪ My Dear by Kina Grannis ending ♪