[Applause] Need some help yeah please my boss is on his way but I have no idea what I’m looking at here yeah that’s all right I dabble you fix cars would to Guess that yeah don’t let the suit FW you wear it cuz I have to all right
Let’s have a look it started smoking right before I pulled over how long you been out here too Long look think you might have a bad radiator H it happens with these old trucks now look this is a temporary fix okay so you your boss whoever you guys got to go in and get this thing properly checked out when you get a chance all right
Hey how much should I tell my boss this cost don’t worry about it hey feel free to come by anytime okay we’ll get you all sorted appreciate it man happy to Help to pretty too plain too many issues oh now you you have potential wait do not ruin this moment of me thinking that you’re finally on a dating app but this one could complete me oh come on it’s a 1954 Chevy belir with a 3.5 L V8 engine
I think I’m in love speaking of love the guy who got his car service yesterday he uh not so subtly left you his member which car oh just the fact that you have to identify him by his car says more than you know late model Bronco oh he was cute not my
Type the car or the guy Jess you’ve got to put yourself out there and open yourself up to romance I don’t need romance I have my job and I have my cars I have my class which ooh is starting really soon and I haven’t finished prepping so see you Good morning I know I’m late hey Mike thank you I Know okay great okay you mind thank you okay sorry I am late hi Pete morning morning I’m sorry Dad something came up what’s with the shirt fashion young guy thing this was a strategy meeting it’s kind of essential of the VP of corporate strategy be here
I planned on being here that back under a hood there was a kid he was stranded on the side of the road I couldn’t just leave him there you’re a great kid Luke but you need to stay focused you belong here beside me now come on we need to get back to my
Office review the sales figures for the quarter what’s that we’re looking to acquire baros it’s a great location that would be a smart acquisition are you sure you want to do that yeah yeah had one considering the history this is the company’s future and yours now come
On I heard that keep those nerves in check isn’t that obvious you’re going to do great what’s on the docket today we’re going to start nice and easy I want women to feel comfortable and confident around their cars like how to change a spark plug well I already told
Eden to set aside part of her summer break to take your class really yes of course and I can’t think of a better person to learn from than you yeah if only I could stand up in front of the rest of the class without breaking into a cold sweat yeah about
That um I was posting on social media about It what did you do it’s good for business hi there hello I’m um uh a welcome to Barrow’s Auto Repair I’m I’m Jess Barrow I’m also the head auto technician here so today we’re going to be talking about the oh so useful but often misunderstood spark plug let’s Begin Eden these are fantastic you think so yeah I wonder your mom says you’re the star of the class star not yet I really want to get picked to be the photographer for the school’s paper next year my teacher said this Project’s my chance to shine well you my friend are
Radiant just make sure your teachers wearing Shades thanks if only I had an idea of what to shoot well inspiration is everywhere come on dad I love it oh wow oh it’s beautiful it is oh no with every restoration I’m not looking at what is I’m looking at what
It could be so maybe this one says showroom floor 1957 or hot pig with shag of holstery and fuzzy dice you know some of the best ideas come when you just throw convention out the window and go for it my daughter has never been one for sticking to Convention yeah well I
Guess I was raised right excuse me I uh I have to take this Ray Barrow speaking well since I am trying to raise you right we better get going you’re going to be late for class okay see you later Jess all right see you later Superstar can’t wait to see
What you come up with could we find some some Middle Ground here I I I’ll get back to you I’ve uh I’ve got to go out for a a little bit everything okay yeah um I just have to run a few errands okay I’ll hold for it
Thanks I don’t know what to say nowhere to the mail you know how many people would jump at the opportunity to suffocate behind the desk I spend more time changing typos and Transmissions now hey no one spots an eye before E that M man Luke thanks Pete I appreciate
That you know my granddad used to give away all the changes for free I love that I led working with him and my dad back then just seemed like we’re small but we were doing some of that matter you know look in marketing the first step to
Changing Minds is to find Common Ground figure out how to talk to your dad in a way he understands then maybe you can help him understand your version of the future whatever that is anyway I appreciate buddy I got to go I got a date tonight good luck thank you this my Keys oh I’m going to give you a quick call I’ll meet you with the B all right I’ll grab a j okay oh somebody dropped their keys that be me Look it’s nice to see you Jess fancy company cor how are you we don’t need to do this Small Talk No small talk I’m genuinely asking what are you doing this side of town I was having a drink with a friend on my way to a uh a date you look
Good you look like you sell bonds I’m going to choose to take it as a compliment well I guess I’ll uh see you around yeah definitely is there something else my keys right uh enjoy your date I’m try my best it’s good seeing you J M who’s that that is Luke the
Luke wow he’s I’m going to guess to just saying are you ever going to tell me what happened between the two of you no I already told you it doesn’t clearly it does something about loose dad cutting Ray out of tuna whiz yeah yeah so it was back when Luke
And I were in college and Luke’s grandfather wanted his dad and my dad to be partners take over the company okay but Luke’s dad refused oh but you broke off with Luke because of that what how does that make any sense so Luke knew his father’s plan to
Cut my dad out of the business and he said absolutely nothing my dad was completely blindsided by the time you found out there was nothing he could do so he started over from scratch yikes hello anybody here hello oh hi there sorry I wait are you you’re Wayne larouche from Road Renegades my dad and I used to watch that show all the time and you are Jessica Barrow how do you know my name well you did a restoration for my friend a 66 Pontiac GTO in Marina turquoise that’s
The one blew me away thank you which is why I think you’re perfect for this perfect for what hey guys come on in come on uh uh uh don’t worry they don’t bite oh and none of this footage is going to be used without your permission uh my permission we’re doing
A competition show for car restores called American high gear look just when I saw you work I had to meet the genius behind it well if you could see behind the grease on my face I’d be blushing so I’ve been scouting contestants and to be frank it’s all men I think having a
Woman in the show would inspire a lot of people well it wouldn’t be so sure uh sorry can we just cut the cameras for a second please uh so we’re going to be shooting at the classic carfest in Alden do you know it yeah I used to go there all the time
Actually well it’s going to be fantastic beautiful cars packed audience and uh did I mention top prize is $50,000 look I I really appreciate it but not exactly a TV type uh with all due respect that’s why you’re perfect I mean you’re authentic you’re brilliant at what you do and I can’t think of any one better I appreciate it but I’m really busy here good luck with it though sounds fun
Sure look if you change your mind call me our contestants are staying at the Pinefield BNB oh I used to stay there all the time as a kid no kidding see was meant to be Jess I really do think it inspire a lot of people seeing you up there just think about it
Okay okay great okay guys let’s Go and he’s going on and on about my restoration so you remember the 66 GTO in Marina turquoise what a Beauty I don’t know though I’d rather not large crowds I mean all those people it’s not exactly my forte you do whatever you feel is right you okay but next looking really weird yeah it’s it’s Fine you can talk to me you know that right that call I got was from our landlord okay he’s raising our rent you know how competitive shop space is downtown right now yeah apparently he’s getting offers from tenants willing to prepay for the year he wants us to do the same that’s
In insane we don’t have that kind of Reserve okay uh what about uh Al loan it’s Tough hey I don’t want you to worry about it I’ll figure it out no no it it’s just uh the the TV producer today he said the winner of the competition gets $50,000 go a long way towards our rent I think it sounds like a great opportunity not for the garage but for You you are the best mechanic I know and I’m not just saying that because I’m your father I don’t know dad being a woman in this business is hard enough I I can’t handle the pressure of trying to prove myself you don’t have to prove anything to anyone your work speaks for itself
I’m just saying baby baby a meaning to tell you and it’s taking me far too long you make every day a happy day I’m so lucky that you came along hey there need a hand not unless you got a new car battery oh I think it’s the alternator I
Know my way around a car it’s it’s the battery hey would you try something for me sure you got a radio installed in there yeah okay hop on in turn her on set the radio to am and then find uh a low frequency something with no music
Okay all right now step on the accelerator and tell me if you hear a high pitch noise you know I think I might be the alternator that is a handy trick I said we both trained under my granddad look what are you doing here I convinced
My dad to get a tuneup Bo booth you know strategy bar charts pie charts various kinds of charts wow really got that corporate lingo down you think so yeah no oh okay what are you doing here uh I’m just here to check out classic cars yes the festival mhm it’s been a
Minute can’t help but remember all the times we used to run around here hey do you remember that time we ho the I’d rather not sorry of course enjoy the festival Jess yeah yeah you too don’t get motor oil in your fancy sports coat well this whole thing it’s on sale I can
Tell Jess you eat it happy to be here looks like you’ve got your hands full oh you have no idea one of our contestants dropped out just this morning seriously I wouldn’t joke about that thankfully we found a replacement here at the festival well I guess if you’re looking for car
People this is the place to find them that’s for sure oh here comes our replacement now Jess wait you’re in the competition so is everything okay can I talk to you me first I’m so sorry it’s just I I didn’t realize he was going to be on the show
Too so what’s the issue well um you know it’s a really long story tragic one really wait wait wait is this are you two we’re not dating but she were this is television gold no no no no it’s it’s not gold it’s not even bronze you never said you were a contestant on
The show well you said you were Manning a booth I was Manning a booth until this lovely gentleman approached me desperate for another contestant but if it’s a problem I can bow out unless you’re not afraid of a little competition please I’m just afraid you can’t handle losing to
Me oh don’t mind us we’re your fellow contestants is this show about car restoration or couples therapy I guess it’s on oh it’s on ladies and gentlemen take your seats American high gear will begin in a matter of minutes don’t be nervous it’s no shame in losing to
Me only thing I’ll be losing is your number welcome to American High Gear the show that separates the hot rods from the Clunkers I’m your host Wayne larouche over the next week we’ll put our contestants restoration skills to the test the three finalists will then compete for a winner take all
Championship round which will determine America’s top classic car restore let’s meet our contestants shall we first up we got Kevin from White Plains New York next we got Ike from Tupelo Mississippi then we have Clark from Minnetonka Minnesota last but definitely not least got Luke and Jess
Who both actually hail from right here in Detroit [Applause] Michigan always inist oo looks like these two have some history all right folks before you are some of the most iconic cars to restore from a 1970 Chevy chevel to a 1966 for Thunderbird that Thunderbird is
Going to be tough not enough time to fix a car that bad maybe for some now for our opening round the contestants will have 2 minutes to sand down a randomly selected car hood from one of these vehicles now the winner will get to choose which vehicle to restore and then
Assign another vehicle of their choice to the next ranked competitor these will then be the contestants vehicles for the rest of the show contestants take your positions go you guys just pretend it’s your computer mouse appreciate your concern oh and to up the ante we’ve souped up the motors in your orbital
Sanders so Hold On Tight cuz we’re moving fast 3 2 1 go [Applause] not even [Applause] here woo it’s got some torque I’ve changed over 100 diapers this is nothing man I’m hungry I got it that’s all right no no no no it’s fine your thing it’s all the way on the other side I got it sure yep okay okay turn watch just just let go Luke just
Stop 10 seconds remaining put these down 10 seconds here I got the horse got it 3 2 1 that’s time well folks it looks like our Michigan mechanics ran into some troubles but hey it’s okay till anybody’s around judges please tally up your scores we’ll be right back after a short
Break and the results are in and first our new dad Ike congratulations Ike All Right contestants it’s time to decide which car you’ll be fting on your Competition Luke assigns me the 66 Thunderbird that’s the most beat up car of the group to restore oh that’s not very gentlemanly of him is it no it’s rude or no you should be flattered what because yeah because he knows you’re the only one on that stage that can handle it
Well I can and I will mhm you know that’s not even the worst part though the worst part is the only reason he’s ahead of me on the leaderboard is because my nerves got to me I I I see the crowd I compl completely freeze everybody gets nervous just try not to
Topple over a massive car hood next time you’re [Laughter] me you know that’s not even really it I feel like when my mom died I lost a really big part of myself that part of me that felt like I could do anything and I could be anyone I just feel really lonely sometimes hey you know that we are all here for you we love you and support you thanks I’m going to be in that crowd tomorrow so you’re good okay yeah it’s it’s it’s just it’s tragic really I’m going to have to show him who’s boss that’s my girl I think the universe has punished me for stepping outside of my comfort zone just worry about your own word don’t let it get to you boy I wish I could be there to watch but I got to keep things running here Terry’s coming to the competition World
It be good to see a friendly face you’re going to have lots of friendly faces once they get to know youone I love you I love you too Dad oh here is the power on this thing okay just we can just bu it if you’re taking that up to your room can I
Get one last cup what are you doing up was on my way to the gym when I came across this attempted robbery may I be my guest clever thank You I’m sorry about today that was a disaster it’s not entirely your fault I was on edge it’s kind of fun though doing this together again takes me back remember that um that time in college when we stripped the 54 caddy to the STS he almost broke
My dad’s hoist in the process I remember he does too he forgives you by the way he’s a good man well um I’m going to head up and finish studying on the 66 Thunderbird cheap move by the way it’s only cuz I knew you could handle it oh you’re going down luk
Childs get your beauty Rest I got some great photos at the festival this morning what that’s amazing maybe you’ll find something that will inspire your project well I mean my teacher told us to make a statement to express who we are well maybe you should snap some shots of the dirty laundry on
Your bedroom floor I mean it’s accurate it’s okay all great artists suffer but they find their way eventually yeah or they’re Driven Crazy by their ex-boyfriends and go completely insane whose ex-boyfriend friend what up uh M Terry’s ah see the competition okay okay that wasn’t awkward at
All what was that wonder why they kept you both in the competition great tension what tension romantic tension oh they must be eating it up yeah there’s no romantic tension I just P youd forgive me and stop blaming me well maybe she’s not blaming you she
Just doesn’t think you took her side I didn’t take anybody’s side maybe that’s the Problem welcome to day two of American high gear I’m your host Wayne larou now to be a top restoration mechanic you can’t just know your way around cars no you need to be encyclopedic about tools parts and systems he there’s two uh you’re not toing car Huns today huh
Huh okay all right oh it’s to slow uh-oh looks like our Michigan mechanics are at it again folks play nice you two now contestants remember every second section is an elimination round which means we’ll be saying goodbye whoever loses in trivia here we go buzzer at the ready yep y question
Number one how many volts should a healthy battery register on a multimeter Jess 12.6 correct looks like somebody’s batteries are charged second question what kind of power is produced in the engine cylinder as a result of fuel combustion Luke ated power Wayne correct wow Michigan contestants are off to a blazing start
Look out folks you’re lucky I taught you that yeah okay rear traction control electronic control unit the scrub radius well that’s a catalytic converter uh four of them 14.7 Parts air to one part fuel 3° before top dead center oh that’s 4° Clark 4° sorry big guy spring-loaded M shifter flywheel
Jess you buzzed in uh we’re Waiting you know us um cam shaft it’s cam shaft oh Cam Shaft is correct but I’m sorry you’re just a little bit too late now adding up today’s points his previous days Ike is now in the lead Luke and Jess have climbed up from yesterday Kevin is now
In fourth which sadly means we’ll be saying goodbye to our friend Clark I know I Know we miss your F but hey folks it’s still anybody’s game so until next time for American high gear I’m Wayne larouche and I’m Clark and we’re out good job bud great job guys you okay well find out you know I got to say is the only female contestant justess is more than
Holding up around but uh you see those nerves showing I mean that’s death on TV anyway with these elimination routs she continues like this she’s not going to last which would be a real shame well that was rough it’s okay we got to talk Oh Oh how exactly is this helping we are centering ourselves and we are connecting you to the voice inside I can hear that voice it’s saying stop sitting cross-legged you’re getting sciatica Focus Jess we’re almost In I mean does he have to play football right there new plan get on your feet come on up and arms up and oh release the tension it all Out well this is a good idea what’s going on over there they’re centering themselves I do that most mornings before my first round of video games that does not surprise me whatever works it seems like Jess could use a reset yeah Jess is all right she’s the
Strongest person I know I don’t doubt it but what exactly is going on between you two I’m sensing some hurt feelings yeah we got some healing to do well she better heal quick I don’t intend on losing in any of these elimination rounds and she’s next on the chopping
Block all right Kev slow down this is ridiculous be effective now I’m going to take your word for it okay sit down again we have got to figure out what is holding you back what happens to you when you get up on that stage I don’t know okay I lose
My nerve yes I have seen you at work in the zone you can accomplish anything I just feel so much pressure yes there has been a lot going on but it’s all going to work out not if I don’t win stop it has your father gotten this far
Survived this long with giving up when things get tough if you win great if you don’t we will figure it out and that vulnerability that you you see as a weakness honey that is your strength that sensitivity is what makes you an artist you’re stronger than you Know oh no I’m not doing it when it comes to restoring a classic car it can take a rigorous search through vintage parts to find the exact piece you need miss you have breakfast I hope you didn’t fill up because you’re about to eat my dust okay there yes
Today our contestants are going to replace their headlights install a new battery and rewire whatever they need to turn them on yikes that’s not going to be easy with that Thunderbird the housing on the lights is going to have to fit the grill just right I know
Good so first team to fire up their lights wins teams that’s right just to make things a little bit more challenging we’ve broken our competitors up into teams of two so Kevin Ike you’re on the Skylark Jess Luke you’re on the Thunderbird well looks like we’re in
This thing together I got your back prove it contestants on your marks get set [Applause] go well my hand you can just ask your hands are so soft what no tools at the office okay Fus boom this will work see anything what do you got I got
A two pin right we’re missing a three keep looking Bingo got it okay keep it going guys it’s still anyone’s game let’s go this is a just I remember then let’s win this thing fire him up got it okay uh-oh Miss fire on the Thunderbird looks like they’re not done
Troubleshooting just yet oh no we blew a fuse hey I saw one in the parts pile go see if you can find it just going to keep blowing unless we figure out what’s wrong with the wiring didn’t you give me the Thunderbird cuz you knew I could
Handle it Luke trust me I know what I’m doing yes ma come on Kevin all right signal switch keep it going gang keep it going signal relay signal relay no trunk relay got it got it yeah this is going to be a close one all
Right fuse is in give it a go get it [Applause] he did it he did it you did it you did it leaderboard time remember judges have awarded points according to how teams place but they’ve also triped the points to those who’ve gone the extra mile with their craftsmanship craftswoman ship
And let’s take a look and that’s it for today for American high gear I’m Wayne larou we’ll see you next Time Dad I want to talk to you about something I think you should reconsider acquiring borrow there’s a lot of other shops we could get barrows is in a prime location if we don’t NAB it one of our competitors will then why not help them when Granddad was alive all the shop
Owners knew each other we were competitors but we were friends why are you bringing this up Jess is also on the show okay I think you’re letting your feelings for Jess Cloud your judgment right do me a favor leave this with me Acquisitions are all about timing and I
Don’t want Rey learning of this offer until it’s properly presented what are you asking me you’re asking me not to mention this to Jess well there’s a lot of factors that go into to our decision to acquire a shop and I’m asking you to make our history one of Them D for me all right I hear you I’ll put my finger on the pause button for now now come on you get out there and you make us proud yeah sure okay It’s a great job today I’m really pivoted out there next generation of Auto techs right here these two that’s your influence I mean that’s why I used to love coming here with our families surrounded by Auto enthusiasts it’s connection speaking of connection did you hear about the social
Activity that Wayne’s got slated for us it’s way for the contestants to bond do I want to know up can’t believe this place is still around I haven’t been roller skating in Forever that’s our song Do you hear it oh no no no no that is not the attitude of a
Seventh grade Champion if I recall correctly we dominated a very very real roller skating competition okay well that’s because there was one other couple and they dropped out when both of them fell I don’t know about all that but what I do know is that you
Annihilated 3 4 here we go boom one two let’s go here we go 1 2 when the music start to can you what the week is almost here and I’m just wait for the moment better to lose old man I’m going to fold you like a onesie what a strange and specific
Comeback here we go pizza and ranch dressing just like the old days can’t believe you remembered our old routine I still practice every night before bed you don’t really yeah wow wow I mean that’s smart because you never know when a big business deal is going
To come down to a winner take all skate off Good Life Choices oh get me started on Life Choices come on you’re getting through you’re doing fine that’s it for you think so you’re working for your dad I’m working for my Dad we’re both doing the best we can
Except you’re doing what you love and I’m stuck in an office playing with spreadsheets and having meetings yeah it’s like a spreadsheet video game it’s fun the greatest okay fine it’s not exactly apples to potatoes no it’s not apples to potatoes at all I got sucked into this thing you know couldn’t say
No well I mean you can but how’s your mom mom is good y she moved to Arizona after the divorce oh still talks about you a lot I wish you would stop honestly uh you know in this competition you remind me a lot of your mom we’re
Talking about the same mom my mom okay yeah yeah my mom who could just walk in front of a group of people and not break a sweat my mom lit up every room she walked into I can just barely get my words out when it’s my turn I know it might feel like
That but I don’t see it that way your mother was fierce she was strong she was the kind of person who would stand up to any fear and thought of her and that’s what you’re doing I’m she saying your mom was an impressive woman so are
You thank you even if you’re lying it sounds I’m really proud of you Jess D it’s only the first round I’m barely out of last place not just yesterday everything being in the competition putting yourself out there I haven’t seen the side of you in a long
Time you know it’s funny because I have spent years avoiding this kind of situation but now that I’m in it I just I want to go for it that’s good it really is do you think working with Luke has had something to do with that Dad I’m fighting for the future of the
Garage okay I don’t have time for feelings if there were Any speaking of the garage did you hear any news I uh I talked to the landlord but uh he’s holding for you know if I win this thing it’s going to solve all our problems nothing solves all problems but don’t worry about about that I’ve applied for Al
Loan for now enjoy the moment that’s all I care about no I’m not going to let you down dad you never could so there I am Parts everywhere trying to put it all back together when the customer shows up yeah uh oh was right Wayne so he’s standing in the
Doorway and I look like I just committed Automotive murder and single tear rolls down his cheek and he goes just came in for an oil change ouch that is quite the first day on the job Luke that’s quite the last day too uh folks if you’re just joining us
We’re doing a quick Q&A with our contestants to get to know them just a little bit better now Jess I understand that you grew up around cars what is it exactly that you love about restoring old classics ah well I’ve Loved classic cars from a very young age their charm
Their design I love the way that they demand that you get in there and you get your hand dirty if I if I really really think about it I love what these cars represent car is at the center of so many of my favorite memories family outings and road trips going to restaurants
Drive-ins Car is what makes those memories happen memories fade and cars deteriorate but I mean if if I can be just a a small part in restoring those memories and keeping them alive then that means everything to me I’ve been told the lengths you went to to save me thank You you got anyone special coming to cheer you on my buddy Pete’s coming later well that’s it nobody else I don’t have a special cheering section if that’s what you’re asking last day I went out was a disaster knew within the first 2 minutes the match which made the next five 6 hours
Just super romantic who about you you seen anybody now after my last string of dates which I would rate from bad to horrible pretty much given up well at least I can’t say you’re a quitter okay all right fine I given up but when I know oh know you know oh speaking of
Knowing you know the first car I restored completely on my own was a dart I painted it purple I remember you were an artist with a spray gun probably still are how often you restoring these days ah it’s a side thing but I love it doesn’t have to be side thing you
Know could expand it yeah well that’s the dream eventually but right now I’ve got help my dad with basic services our bread and butter besides I don’t think I have it in me to be the front person of my own restoration Biz chess you’re a natural theyy line up around the block
For you yeah well that can’t happen soon enough what do you mean nothing Jess you know you could talk to me I am happy to listen we’re having some uh some financial problems at the garage I’m sorry to hear that yeah that’s why I joined the
Competition I don’t wi I don’t know what we’ll do Jess there’s something you should probably for the first time I actually feel like things will work out I mean I joined the competition to save the garage but sort of feels like something more that’s great at least that’s what I
Keep telling myself cuz I really can’t handle any more pressure right our competitors are racing head-to-head to diagnose and to repair their engine it looks like Jess is speeding to the top of the pth hey Hercules feel fre free to give us a hand over here see I
Do that and then you’re coming to me every time you need to open a jar of pickles that’s a costly fumble for Ike hold on to those tools folks it all comes down to this now since the scores are so neck to neck the first three contestants to fire up their engines
Will be moving on to the last round whoever comes in last walks home 3/4 socket hey Luke you took my 3/4 socket yeah and I also gave it back it’s not here Here Nine o this is close Jess is getting close right yes look out thanks yeah you’re okay mhm okay I’m sorry Ike but that fumble cost you precious time putting you in last place which means it’s Luke Kevin and Jess moving on to the final round all right Nina daddy’s coming home
Lots to be proud of nah lots to be proud until next time time for the final round for American high gear I’m Wayne larouche and we’re out I we’ll miss you I congratulations guys that’ss all making it to the finals you two are like a dream team we do make a pretty good
Team well we’re not a team not a team no not a team just meant in the competition right it’s kind of like a sport you know there’s no I in team there is me switch letters around I’m going to stop this Pete he’s a director of marketing at tuneup
Where and my friend nice to meet you nice to meet you I love a good comeback story thanks hey I better head back to the office before your dad notices I’ve been at lunch for 2 and 1 half hours right yeah let me walk you to your car
Let’s go be right back okay nice to meet you yeah yeah I can’t keep doing this what are you talking about you’re killing it out there I think you could win this thing and put Jess’s dad completely out of business what they need the prize money to keep B’s doors open are you
Serious you should tell her what’s happening with your dad it’ be worse if she finds out on her own I know I know I want to I tried she does not need the extra pressure I don’t know how I keep finding myself in this situation Universe provides my
Friend I don’t know what that means Pete did you read that on fortun cookie no okay look one time yes but I’m serious we attracted things we need to overcome M right yeah thank you for that Yoda I’m going to attract her hating me more do you understand what I’m saying
She won’t if you’re honest she’s a good person and so are you don’t forget that I’ll see you around thanks Buddy Eden’s photo exib mission is tonight she keeps checking in with me to make sure that you’re coming gor I wouldn’t miss it good good early afternoon and we’re already done I can get used to this oh well hi hi you I’m Terry I’m Luke I work for Ray and this
One yes so I’ve heard a lot about you from JZ lies all of it no I’m just kidding no didn’t you used to go to high school with Jess yes I did and I have defrosted tipped hair to prove it well it just so happens that my daughter
Goes to the same high school is that right yeah and tonight she’s having a photojournalism exhibit yeah you wouldn’t want to come I mean Jess is going to be there you could join her you could go back to your old stomping grounds I would love that thank you yeah great it’s a
Date great I’m going to go uh Frost my tips okay he’s cute yeah Terry M I know what you’re doing look and I had our time we’re just friends now you know what Jess it’s really easy to shut people out the real challenge is opening yourself back up again taking a
Chance I will see you both Tonight wow it’s so different almost erases the trauma of failing algebra wow these kids are so talented yeah takes some guts to put your heart on display no guts from Glory right Jess Eden oh this is uh Luke nice to meet you oh I know who you
Are well I’m glad you’re here are you kidding I wouldn’t miss it you’re going to be a famous photo journalist one day and I want to be able to say I was at your first exhibit well I’m one step closer my teacher loved the exhibit I
Got the job of schools paper okay I a least and it’s thanks to you what do you mean well come on I’ll show you I kept searching for an idea that expressed who I was you know a belief or cause but then I realized it was staring me right in the
Face I wanted to inspire people to be themselves strong and proud because that’s who you are to me what do you think I love it thank you okay well I’ll see you guys Later I get some Air remember it was pouring rain during homecoming yeah it didn’t stop us from dancing in this field right here or that kid from sliding and slipping down the bach like his name again um Derek Derek Derek come on Dinkleman [Laughter] Dinkleman my granddad sold him his first
Car no you yeah did not know that yeah I used to always say most important part of a car person behind the wheel an amazing Spirit yeah he really did that’s exactly how I’d run the company if it were up to me yeah well it’s it’s not up to you not that F
Anyway yeah you know when we broke up it was really hard for me me Too two H Feeling that’s where we live you and I and I’m so glad that you made it I’m so glad that stop come [Applause] hereen well it’s been quite a ride but it all comes down to this the final round now the scores have all been cleared so each contestant has an equal chance of winning the final challenge will be to complete your vehicle’s restoration with a custom paint job within 2
Days the judges will not only assess for quality but creativity let’s do this contestants have at it you two have been fun to chill with but now it’s go time you’re going Down whatever happens one of us has to be Kevin absolutely my money’s on you well I’ve got a lot of work to do so let me get going at all see you later Promise when I got your text inviting me for drinks I assumed you’d meant to send it to a different Ray yeah well it’s been a while huh so I hear that just made it the finals yeah you must be very proud you were never one for small talk so uh what’s this really
About I want to buy your garage I appreciate that but uh the garage isn’t for sale oh come on Ray ni sense that Jess wouldn’t be involved in this competition if you didn’t need the money it’s a generous offer there’s enough there for you to be able to retire comfortably and for just
To make a fresh start the answer is no come on Ray don’t make this about the past you could lose your entire business this is a way out I have no intention of losing it I have my best employee on it i’ bet everything I have every time on
Jess you know you might consider betting more on your son nice seeing you Stephen this reserved can anyone sit here and stare pensively at the fire please join me you want to join the party huh Kevin’s in there he’s teaching everybody a great dance move called the lawn mower okay I got to see that it’s not quite a lawn mower but that’s exactly
What I hoped it would be it’s good right I was just thinking about the time we were camping at Lake Port and never seen SMY Stars it was it was really good to get away after my mom’s passing you sp FR me until I wasn’t
I wanted to tell you what my father was doing with your dad in the business and maybe I didn’t fully comprehend what was happening more likely I didn’t have the courage to stand out to him stand up for you and my goodness do I regret it it takes a lot of
Courage to do what you’re doing getting up on that stage every day knowing how scared you are maybe if you could be that Brave I can too I don’t know I’m not great as much as it pains me to say this I I don’t think I could do this this crazy thing without You I never thought that I’d get you back in my Life I never wanted to lose You I see you baby acting cool Ain no doubt going to make you m I want to kiss you and hold your time wo A I know you’re it I can see it in your Eyes and where there’s mtown there’s a Jess can’t paint without it my mom’s favorite oh I know paint’s done there’s no way yeah I’m waiting for it to drw okay I got to see this no no no no no no no patience my friend there are dividers for a
Reason may free later some things I want to talk to you about yeah that sounds more serious than the color of paint you’re going to choose maybe slightly okay well listen my dad and Eden and Terry are going to come for lunch but have put dinner yeah they
Okay there are just a couple more things I have to grab he no peeking no peeking no Promises okay hey Luke dad what are you doing here you said you wanted to talk so what’s on your mind sir uh you know I want the best for you right and I appreciate everything that you’ve built but I think something needs to change here what are you getting
At that if borrows is in trouble and you don’t want our competitors to have their location and I think given our history the least we can do is help them get back on their feet that’s just not how our business Works son look I need
Someone at my side that I can trust in leadership and that person is you appreciate that but I want to be building Community like Ray and Jess look I know you wanted me to hold off but I went ahead and I presented Ray with an
Offer what he turned me down he seems to lost sight of what’s imminent I tried to reason with him but he won’t let go of the past okay so what now well I spoke to his landlord I made a conditional deposit on a multi-year lease for the
Garage we take a fact if he defaults on his rent I’m protecting your future I appreciate that I’m just leaving the rest of it to fate hey Terry can you hang on a sec if he can’t come up with the money he’s going to be out anyway he’ll be forced to sell the
Business and at least this way we ensure that he lands on both feet this is what makes the most sense yeah hey I’m I’m I’m here did you know tuneup W was trying to buy the garage how do you know about that so it is true Luke’s father
Father made an offer but your dad refused it unfortunately the bank has rejected his loan application so he’s looking for things that he can sell to raise money well if we can’t Steven’s going to take over our lease and kick us out anyway you know hey can I call you Back come on pick up pick up Jess hey this is J from Auto leave me aess what is happening this not the time to do this come on what is your issue what is your issue No Okay Luke was an accident what happened the compressor it wasn’t working I was distracted Jess I am so sorry did you enter the competition to keep me from winning so your father could buy the garage what I overheard your Dad’s Plan no that’s not why I entered I just found out I knew he wanted to fire the garage but I didn’t I know what he’s planning Luke so you knew he wanted to buy the garage you stay in the competition so I don’t win the prize
Money and you want me to believe this was an accident I never want to hurt you Jess please believe that that’s just It I don’t think that I Again hey not really too sure why you wanted me here Dad please take a seat I think it’s time that you and I had a very real talk go ahead I want you to call off the plan for Ray and I want you to help them you
Already know I can’t do that he was your partner the Barrow are practically family do you really you think the Granddad would have wanted this your grandfather wanted this company to grow that’s all I’m trying to do and he would never have wanted you to treat a friend this
Way the offer that I made is extremely generous because of that friendship May’s going to be better off and so is Jess this should not be your decision to make and I know you have’t in to be better than this but if you can’t see that this is the right thing to
Do then I can’t be a part of it any of it this is my resignation whoa who hey Luke Luke wait hey you think of your future it’s exactly what I’m doing D I may have lost the most important person to me but I’m going to do everything that I
Can to make sure she doesn’t lose the most important thing to Her let’s just take a moment and think okay the competition isn’t over yet it is for me I I can’t I can’t prep and paint a car before the finale everybody down you did great chess I’m sure you would have won can I have a word alone with chess absolutely
Come on you let’s take a walk I’m guessing this isn’t just about the garage when you join the competition I felt all these memories just come flooding back to me the way he let me down the way he changed your life I’m fine Jess but it upset me then something amazing
Happened I started seeing the old Luke again the one I fell in love with and it was such a relief you know because because I started feeling this part of of me coming back again but it wasn’t real and I never should have let him back in
Sure yeah and that way you can just move through life without ever hitting a bump in the road your mom and I weren’t perfect we hit lots of bumps along the way but through it all she she always brought out the best in me this competition was never just about cars for you
Jess well cars don’t cause pain they also don’t love maybe it was an accident I just I don’t see sabotaged in Luke’s Heart come here we’ll be fine it’s okay Mr Childs hey Jessica somebody was saying you wanted to see me I’d really like to talk if You’ just have a seat sure look I really need to explain myself my dad and I were very different people and in many ways he was actually a lot like your
Dad and I want to have a different kind of relationship with Luke you know in my effort to bring us closer together I seem to have driven him further away I made luk choose between you and my family and that was a big mistake Luke would never do anything to
Hurt you or your dad he’s a good man in many ways he’s better man than me I am deeply sorry for what I did thank you I really needed to hear that come on hey I want to talk sure I’m just trying to reach way I’m dropping out of the
Competition no luk you don’t the paint was an accident but my hesit to tell you about my dad wasn’t I don’t blame you for not believing me look Luke I talked to your father and I resent that was a big step yeah that’s the right thing to do at the end of the
Day I want to like the person I see in the mirror good so I like that guy too still yes still CU he reminds me to believe believe in myself he always has and that guy he reminds me who I can be when I’m not hiding plus he’s he’s really fun to be
Around and I would miss him if he wasn’t in the competition we’re still talking about me right are you sure you want me to stay in yes want some pity win that’s not who I am and Luke I know you didn’t do it on purpose look I couldn’t do this without you
Please please stay I ruin your car what are you going to do figure it out all right folks the moment we’ve all been waiting for the final restoration reveal who’s Ready all right first up Mr Big Gulp himself Kevin that is an impressive Showroom Shine Kev yeah great job Kevin’s beautifully done Precision 2 a.m. next up Michigan’s favorite son Luke very impressive Motor City will be proud well done Luke thank you sir appreciate it now Jess before we reveal your car I
Heard you ran into a little snag when one of the contestants accidentally sprayed paint on it is that true well it’s just a couple of bumps along the road Wayne but wouldn’t be a journey without them all right let’s reveal it [Applause] [Applause] [Applause] your first winner ever for American high gear is chess [Applause] Farrow and that’s it for your first season of American high gear I’m way Louch we’ll see you next time oh slow By girl you rocked it so proud of you look at this thing I’m so proud of you Jess Barrow’s Auto lives on you have no idea how happy that makes me okay I got to see this and your support means the world to me at least I can
Do okay come on let’s get a photo all right you guys come on get in front of Luke’s car every congratulations you were right to have faith in Jess your son’s pretty exceptional too I see a lot of your dad in them when my father said that he wanted us
Both to run tuneup whiz I was pretty hurt I thought he didn’t have faith in me around the company but it’s okay I now realize that well he wanted the values that you both shared to carry on as well I think it’s time that tuneup whiz invested more into this
Community I I think it would be great for a longevity it would honor our history why don’t you and I grab a coffee in the next few days and yeah talk about it that sounds really good thanks Pal good fantastic job J and you really came in your own so much so that the network wants to see more possibly even in your own show are you kidding have you met me you’re authentic you’re sincere you elevate this craft into an art for any
Ideas of what a show might look like actually I think I may three welcome to community garage the show that breathes new life into Old rides for the benefit of organizations in need thanks to our sponsor tuneup Wiz today we’ll be restoring this beautiful 1954 belir to be sold at auction with
Proceeds going to a rebuild of our local community center Deon proud I will be giving it a stylish new exterior while my crack mechanic Luke here rebuilds the engine so it runs as good as new as good as new better than new if I can swing it
So we’ll see you after the break we are just getting started great job guys thank you Wayne appreciate it pal first episode fuckle up yeah it’s going to be a wild [Applause] Ride I’ve been told the lengths you went to to save me thank You Jacob was our Miracle sent to heal W his Brok Mr sing oh hello hi I’m Hannah Moore ah yes the elusive Ms Moore please come in have a seat thank you I’m not sure if you got my voicemails but I the executive of your grandmother rosalin Moore’s will okay Mrs Moore was a wonderful person yeah she was thank you and she
Clearly felt the same about you she left everything in your name what are you sure yes not many cash assets but she did have this her cabin in sherbrook Falls did you know about it yeah um I thought she sold this years ago when she moved to the city after my
Grandpa died no she refused to even when she probably could have used the money she was adamant that you have it well we just need a few signatures to make it all official she also left you this and here’s the key to the cabin wow no have you read it no not yet
I feel like I should save it for something they’re the last words well that’s understandable what about the cabin was that the place they you used to go to every summer when we were kids yeah but I haven’t been there in 10 years between school and then work they
Always came to me but n left it there so what are you going to do I don’t know sell it be ashamed to let it sit empty well why does I have to sit empty maybe you should go no this could be good for you I can’t between work the article
I’ve got to subit it in 2 weeks you could write it from there half our staff Works remotely it’s not a big deal I’ll clear with magazine really I mean you haven’t even unpacked since her funeral go to sherbrook Falls spend some time surrounded by Nana’s stuff and rest heal
Right you need a chance to process all this it does sound appealing you know you’re you’re basically my therapist now and bestie and boss mhm and workout partner just not lately go repack your bags and I’ll order us some take out okay fine but it’s on Me TI food or Chain Standy the store’s on firey just I told you not to track dirt into our store come on give me a break plus as soon as we open there going to be like a dozen people drudging through here making the same mess m yeah well there is a mop right here with your name
On it so fine yes oh but first we have that deliver to unload are you going to give me a hand or am I going to have to call Dad out of retirement no no no no don’t do it because you know he’s just going to backseat drive this place again
Messing the whole place up right okay come on I’ll make coffee while we’re at It okay and that about does it for the dairy products hey what what is this oh yes oh these are so cute see I thought these would be perfect for in front of the cash you know great impulse buys o more like a bunch of dust collectors dust
Collectors oh you are such a downer I am I’m just trying to mounce the books yeah well maybe if you’d let me update the website we could actually attract some new customers we don’t need a new website we are doing just fine as it is but we haven’t touched it
In years in the tech world that might as well be a century we to get with the times cuz I would love even an online store okay easy now we start with the mugs you can put them wherever you want and please no more website talk okay
Fine but promise me we’ll talk about it soon okay promise but not Today but you know what you can do for me today call my friend Rachel she’s s this weekend what Rachel’s amazing she’s a teacher she’s sociable she’s single she sounds great but oh come on I know it’s weird but Olivia wouldn’t want you going great in that cabin by yourself she’ want you
To put yourself out there again can me stop can we not speculate on what Olivia would have wanted please it’s okay to move on I know and I’m good honestly okay okay fine you get got to check these out oh now what do you have in there matching hats or
Something I mean they come for the food but they stay for the Flare Wow W Nana perfect [Applause] Come hey there do you need a hint um yeah do you have any of that stuff that they use to fill holes in the wall drywall putty yeah right here oh you’re doing some Rena yeah sort of thanks for this do you have any sandpaper or scraper you’re going to need that if
You’re fixing holes or anything uh yeah thank you we paint here too decent selection these days thanks to the house flipping craze I’m not flipping houses sorry I just couldn’t help but notice that you were perusing the real estate section over there yeah well I was just curious right of course he’s
Not giving you a hard time is He no it’s fine perfect so what brings you to sherb Falls I’m staying at my nana’s cabin for a couple weeks getting some work done great who’s your nana rosn Moore oh I I read her obituary in the paper the other day I’m so sorry for your loss thank you
Did you know her well in passing you know when you’re one of the only stores in town you get on a firstname basis with people pretty quickly and Cole actually he um um he he used to love her blueberry scones that she used to hand out to all
Of her neighbors uh he tried them once and hasn’t stopped talking about them since yeah she was an incredible Baker well if you decide to whip them up while you’re here I will let you know packed up okay so did you get everything you need um some white paint yeah sure hey
Cole why don’t you grab her some paint eggshell finish work for you it’s eggshell all right so all together we’ve got 5340 okay perfect that’s fine thank you so much need a hand bringing the paint you don’t need out to your car no thank you I’m fine see you
Arounds what with the grin nothing I forgot to ask you uh to bring back my roasting pan though I left it at your place last Sunday night and uh Aaron needs it for pot roast tonight you want me to go get it right now yes please fine but you still owe me a
Coffee yeah it’ll be ready when you get back okay thank you Oh come On Come on Man oh okay [Applause] okay what are you doing here I live here oh you live in that house yeah for The Last 5 Years the real question is what are you doing breaking into Mrs Moore’s Place well I’m not breaking in Mrs Moore is my grandmother or was my grandmother oh I’m I’m
Sorry you know what let’s start over I’m Hannah more schol Walker nice to meet you now I can either give you a little boost or I can help you with the front door if you’d like dealer’s Choice oh well the door would be nice so you um work at the
Store uh I own it with my sister Danielle oh it used to belong to our parents but uh they’re retired now that’s nice what do you do outside of not flipping houses I work at a lifestyle magazine oh you’re a writer uh well if you’ve ever taken a which pasta
Noodle are you quiz then yeah I probably wrote it um but I’m actually working on something new it’s my first big gig it’s awesome yeah should we give it a world yes please go for it Okay oh um thank thank you very much for all your help today welcome I guess I’ll see you around see you Around Thank you so much and there you go Enjoy I just sold another set of mugs now I don’t want to say I told you so but very funny I had to seize the moment oh how do you manage to turn every conversation into a setup I don’t know it’s a gift don’t you have anything better to do
Yeah I do that’s why you should be honored that I’m so focused on you well what did I say about meddling uh-oh what you got you pulled into now no nothing cuz I won’t bite had a boy but he should okay I have some restocking to do I’ll
I’ll see you later in you bet okay bye love you too hey I know you guys have a special thing going on between the two of you but maybe it’s time you let him be guys wanting him to be happy really such a bad thing no but maybe he should
Come to it on his own terms you know okay yeah you’re right it does happen on occasion okay you ready to go yeah yeah I’m just going to uh I’m going to close up here and I’ll meet you outside sounds good hey I love you I love you Too it was so humiliating I mean I was basically halfway through the window which by the way I was never going to fit through that does sound like you I know I mean it was Inu furiating especially after how smug he had been at the store what do you mean by smug well
He assumed I knew nothing about basic home repair well to be fair you don’t really excuse me I have lived in New York City since I was 17 yeah which means you’re strong as an ax but you’re on the phone with the building manager anytime there’s a problem now let’s get
To the most important part is he cute no is he married see why would you even ask that because I’m definitely not going to interview him for the article oh well no I would rather not because you like him okay I got to go there’s like an
Insane amount of Dustin here uh yeah me too I’m meeting Simon for drinks oh Simon huh that sounds like it’s going well uh don’t jinx it okay I’m going to call you during the week to check in I want an update on those interviews okay you got it have fun C hi I was wondering if someone could come over and assess my Property Hi hey Danielle right yes yeah good morning I’m sorry to just show up like this I’m not interrupting um no no not at all Aaron from Wellingford real estate also married to this one okay Aaron nice to meet you like when he told me you called
I figured I would just come make the introduction cool well do you guys want to come in I was just about to make some coffee love some okay come on In sorry about the mess I promise when we have it listed it will be a spens band ah not a problem it is so beautiful oh well thank you um my grandfather is actually a carpenter he built it for my grandma back in the day were you close
With them dny no no it’s okay um yeah I was yeah they were sort of like a second set of parents to me is that them there yeah that’s them I feel like I recognize him did he used to drive one of those really huge cars from the 60s yeah uh the
Beast oh my God he loved that car the thing was so loud you could hear it coming from 20 miles away mhm are these your family members here too um no those are um people that I’m interviewing for the article that I’m writing you’re a writer yeah I work at Fifth and Madison
Magazine what that is so cool we sell that at the store what’s the article uh well it’s actually an investigative piece on marriage yeah I’m interviewing all kinds of folks serial Bachelors married people I’m just trying to get a full range of perspectives you know asking if people think marriage is
Actually worth it in this day and age that sounds really juicy hey um do you guys know anybody who may be interested in getting interviewed for the article you could interview US uh no no thanks we don’t be so shy I’m not shy I’m just
Busy hey if you change your mind let me know and if you think of anyone else oh I’m on it well shall we take a look around yeah what’s upstairs oh um okay So they’re all antiques oh most of them I think just kind over the years overall place looks good but could use some upgrades if you want to get top dollar like we talk in big Renovations or I suggest cleaning the gutters then fixing the front door boosting the overall curb appeal you
Know add some Evergreen plants in the porch do stuff like that and inside give it good clean some fresh paint fix those shelves if you can just stuff to make it function on a basic level all right well I’m I’m on it yeah no more breaking in through the windows for
You oh yeah so Cole told you guys about that did he he did yeah you know come to think of it Cole’s pretty handy he he does all the repairs at the store Electrical Plumbing all of it he could probably help you out no I mean I’m sure
I can figure it out but you’re so busy with the article and he he’d be happy to do it and let me I’ll just go ask him yeah yeah Cole you really do it’s it’s fine Cole Cole sorry do you think we could what’s going on uh Hannah needs
Help fixing up her cabin and I told her you know everything even though it annoys me to know when to say it planning on selling it uh potentially I’m not sure yet Erin says it needs some repairs and Hannah’s got a lot on plate she’s a writer oh well I still have the
Store to look after and I’m really not sure I’m the right person for the job see I totally understand he’s busy no I make his schedule he’s not that busy you’re not that busy you said you had other contractors in mind uh well there’s Mr Collins he’s
Uh Mr Collins is 83 years old well what about Ron Ron’s a died oh he’s not that bad you know the kind of mechanic who tells you you need a new engine when all you really needed was an oil change that wouldn’t be good so you’ll do it
Then we could probably work something out if that’s what you want you know I think I I could really use your help all right then excellent thank you and Hey listen if you need any design inso or you just give me a call there’s some great stores in town
There’s this cute one on the main strip that just sells the cutest stuff Hours H hi hi hey what are you doing oh I’m I’m just uh fixing your door it looks like the trim is coming loose so water ice are probably getting in the frame and warping the boards that’s why the door is sticking I see but uh I may have to
Tackle some of this from the inside if that’s okay you know you you don’t have to do that right now you’re probably really busy oh no it’s no problem I’m I’m here I’ve got my Supply so or I can just come back another time you no you know what it’s okay come in
Come in come on in yeah come in come in whoa Yeah yeah I just uh closed the door and whole thing sort of crumbled like a shortbread cookie well you can add this to list too if you want I see why Danielle hires you out to every stranger in town what’s going on in here oh I’m uh
Making my nana scones oh yeah she uh she made me a bash when I moved in all those years ago I didn’t know her all that well but I do remember these being legendary oh okay well don’t get your hopes up cuz I haven’t made them in
Years oh you don’t bake much in New York ah no not anymore he to do it all the time as a kid with my Nana was kind of our thing but I haven’t bought a bag of flour in years so hence the massacre well no matter how it turns out I’ll eat
Him I’m game for any kind of dessert cake pie trifle you name it trifle huh you don’t hear that every day oh yeah it’s the most underrated dessert if you ask me cookies custard fruit it’s good stuff well even if they turn out like hockey pucks it’s still a great
Distraction from work Danielle says that you’re writing an article something about his marriage still worth it yeah pretty much it’s my first big shot at the magazine and if I do really well then it might mean a permanent promotion and if not I’m going to be cubicle Bound for the foreseeable future
And have really disappointed my friend well I’m sure you’ll pull it Off hey you don’t have happen to know any married couples that might let me interview them for the article do you maybe even You oh I’m I’m I’m not Married but my parents they’ve got that whole storybook romance thing going on 40 years in counting wow unicorns do exist you could ask them they’re probably at the store I we could put in an order for some supplies for all this while we’re at it yeah okay that would be great great
Confident the kids have this covered yeah I think a would be nice for the 40th anniversary in the store they’re doing a great job you know Danny I like this display but I think you should add a few more items you know up the cross merchandising potential D old habits die
Hard honey all right all right okay forget it forget it Dad you re organize the store yet oh hey how you doing hi honey Mom Dad this is Hannah she’s rosand his granddaughter oh the writer Danny said that you just moved in next door to Cole um yeah temporarily welcome
To sherb Falls thank you it’s a really lovely spot well let us know if you need anything okay actually there was something I was sort of wondering if I could interview you guys for an article that I’m working on I’m speaking to a bunch of people getting their personal opinion on
Marriage and Cole here told me that you two are celebrating your 40th anniversary this weekend we are yes yes this is perfect oh you got to do it oh well you don’t have to I’ve always wanted to be in a magazine what do you think Frank yeah we’d be honored wait is
Tomorrow too soon uh tomorrow is the winter picnic sweetie yeah but Hannah should come no I don’t want to impose oh not at all we would love to have you okay yeah that sounds like fun Count Me In excellent and uh Cole here can give you a ride
Over sure sounds good I no if you’ll excuse us we have some work to do right this way thank you so much your family seems amazing you’re welcome I’m glad I worked out uh here just take a look so uh I just finished a building for another
Client this color what do you think for the shelves I I like this one you’re right Timeless is better suits you good um anyway I’ll just kind to call it in oh I can order it online if that’s easier well we’re kind of old school uh the website doesn’t let you do that
Wow I know Danny’s been getting on my case about updating it but I don’t even know where to start well maybe I can help I had to learn a lot about website design when I was starting out as a freelance writer really yeah do you you
Mind if I take a look that would be awesome thank you didn’t be my guest a that’s a cute picture do you guys have another sister no um that’s Olivia my my wife oh yeah I’m I’m sorry I thought you weren’t married no I I’m I’m not at least not
Anymore she passed away a few years ago go so sorry yeah Thanks well um is that all you need for me yeah I think so okay well I’ll have it out thank You thanks to meet you guys what happened Nothing well don’t look at me You know I could probably find my way there you don’t have to drive me don’t worry about it come on hop in I bet my mom has got Prime seats and hot chocolate already Greening for you oh no no no I don’t want to intrude it’s just the right hand Okay yeah I sketchy it’s TR okay okay well here we are I know it’s probably not what you’re used to in New York but it’s perfect actually I used to build campfires with my grandpa in the Summers it’s really bringing me back he
Was a scout leader oh I see so if I get lost in the woods I don’t know who to call oh yeah you need somebody to read a compass or build a campfire or sing a jingle then um your girl sure you don’t really need help
With that kind of thing well what if I still want to see your skills in action oh okay so you’re challenging me oh maybe all Right first you got to start with the Base see some people prefer this tent shape but this is much sturdier it’s like a chimney it’s called the log cabin l o you even remember the name two more logs on top and then light the match and VOA jeez you’re a a baker a Girl Scout a web designer a
Writer what other random tricks you have up your sleeve I also cross country ski oh is that random enough for you yeah it’s up there hey Hannah you made it hey hi Mrs Walker so great to see you and you too I suppose hi Mom hot cocoa oh
My secret recipe o yes please um listen I know that you’re really busy so we can do this whenever oh no it’s great we can do it now Frank coming I swear it’s like hurting cats with him sometimes oh thank you guys so much for agreeing to do this I really appreciate
It oh sure we’re happy to do you mind if I record it no go ahead all right so I usually start by asking how you two met and how you got to know each other well I met my Kimmy uh at the local fair
Uh she was new to town I’d seen her at school but uh I never had the courage to talk to her until we were both stuck in the uh fun house you know those rooms with mirrors and clowns and ball pits that they have at local fairs oh yeah
Well we were both trying to find our way out but we couldn’t uh and uh well you know the hallways were all leading back to the same spot I’d never been so lost or embarrassed in my life I turn around the corner and suddenly there she is
Well 12 of her actually thanks to all the mirrors most beautiful site I ever saw and I was never so relieved to see a person any person I latched on to Frank we left together and we’ve been joined at the hip ever since do you know right then you were
Going to marry him honestly no oh so you’re not a believer in love at first sight yeah I am but it took a while to get her on board well I happen to believe that love is more than just a feeling it’s uh it’s a commitment
That you make every day is that what makes it last in your opinion yep you got to wake up every morning and decide to choose that person do what you can for them forgive them when you have to love them unequivocally and have fun whenever you can the fun part’s really
Important so was there ever a time where you two thought it might be I easier to just but break up no because life is never easy anyway whether you’re married or not I think marriage is like a sailboat here we go sometimes it’s calm Waters and it’s all smooth sailing then sometimes you
Get caught in a nasty storm and when you do you feel like one of them ropes that’s being stretched to its limits and the and the wind is ripping at your sales most people are searching for a a means to end that tension and uh they
See cutting off their spouses as a a way to do so but they may not understand that what they might be doing is cutting off their anchor instead of their Sails our kids know that one off by Heart Right Cole yeah well H I don’t blame you Frank it’s a good one think our readers are really going to like it did all the other couples you interview wax this poetic no I’ve interviewed people who prefer
The single life too I’m trying to get both perspectives and what about you what side are you on um I’m on the fence yeah I was I was engaged for a little while and um now it’s just me and I think that’s pretty great too you know there’s room in the world
For all kinds of folks exactly hey you should uh come and have uh Sunday dinner at Kohl’s we’re celebrating our anniversary oh I I don’t want to impose Oh No Nonsense we’d love to have you uh no Mom don’t pressure her she doesn’t have to come if she doesn’t
Want to I’m not pressuring her I’m just asking her okay yeah yeah you know what I’ve got so much work to do this weekend um but thank you so much for the invite while the offer stands and if you change your mind great hey anyway I want to introduce you
To a donut over here with cinnamon you’re going to love it got a sweet too uh I I yes I do do I have a choice ah well you know if you don’t have one you will have To Hey uh oh can I can I give you a hand ah yeah thank you um okay you is okay great ah it’s freezing out huh yeah uh but earlier I I didn’t mean to imply that you shouldn’t come for dinner I mean you absolutely should if you want
To that’s it’s a bit weird though right oh man I I’m I’m really sorry it it’s just we haven’t had a guest for Sunday dinner since Olivia died di oh and I hadn’t even thought about that fact until they invited you and then I was like a deer in the headlights
You know yeah I can imagine at the end of the day though it’s just dinner people sitting around a table and sharing food and honestly it would be great if you came I don’t know um Danielle and Aon will be there it’ll be fun I promise can I think about it oh yeah
Yeah absolutely okay okay well good night good night good Night is that the last of them yep I got a handy to you you’re right about those wait what’s wrong what do you mean nothing you just said I was right about something oh yeah well give credit where credit is due and all that you’re upset about something no I’m
Not I I just this about the Sunday dinner freak out mom called called and told me immediately I didn’t freak out it just took me by surprise whatever you say but the fact that you feel bad about it that’s interesting I feel bad for making our neighbor feel unwelcome that’s all
So apologize I did so apologize better okay how I know do something nice for her maybe take her out to lunch I don’t know lunch kind of feels like a date okay great oh Danny aine I’m sure you will come up with something Hi hey is it a bad time uh no come on in thought I’d put these shelves up once and for all thank you you need some help yeah sure I just need to get these on these brackets here all right just angle that in just line it up off the back perfect uh
Couple screws and we are done okay I will hold it steady oh perfect now this side sorry it’s an awkward angle Here And uh we’re done I I was actually going to go get some air oh yeah same uh I know this nice Trail we could go for a Hike how about something a little more fun all right you’re On it’s been a while since I done this yeah not as good as I was when I was six but so uh how’s the article coming slowly don’t be too hard on yourself yeah well I just don’t want to disappoint your parents I’m sure you won’t I don’t know it’s funny I usually
Don’t get so worried about what people think but I just want to do right by them in their relationship you know they’re pretty inspiring yeah they definitely set the bar High what about your parents what do they like um they’re good people but their relationship is different I think they’re more friends
Than anything that part’s important yeah but what if that’s all you have I mean when I was a kid I remember them being so much more affectionate and well guess things are bound to change right is that what happened with your fiance I don’t know I guess I just woke
Up one day and realized we were coexisting I remember thinking is this it isn’t it supposed to be better I don’t know maybe I’m crazy you’re not crazy life’s short don’t settle how did you know Olivia was the one I don’t remember one exact moment I just knew
That coming home to her was always the best part of my day must be really hard you get used to it think you’ll ever get married again I don’t know never say never but sometimes wonder if it’s possible for me to get that lucky again what about you ever think you’ll take the
Plunge I doubt it is that because uh think it’ll just fizzle out well statistically you’ve got a 50/50 shot at making it Love’s a lot more complicated than statistics about Sunday dinner you should come I I I want you to come I’m making this big Feast at my
Place and I’m pretty sure my mom would bring you leftovers anyway so might as well enjoy it while it’s hot right well I guess I do have to take their picture for the article exactly you can do it there two birds one stone okay but only if I’m allowed to bring dessert perfect Okay hey hi finally how are you confused about the article I thought you found a couple no I I I did I did I just um I’m just still struggling there are so many thoughts you fell for the hot neighbor didn’t you what no Hannah maybe oh boy yeah I know it’s disaster
Why cuz he’s a widower no well maybe I don’t know I just there so much to consider I mean why do I always do this to myself why am I always choosing unavailable men because you self- sabotage being alone is your comfort zone that’s what he said he said that
Well I mean not in so many words but yeah H sounds like he’s clearly paying attention Okay yeah but his wife well just because he’s a widower doesn’t mean you know he’s unavailable sounds like he could be ready to move on and how do I know you ask are you
Crazy okay well Hannah if you’re not going to put yourself out there maybe you should write about it car I can’t do that without his permission well I don’t mean to publish I just mean for you to sort through your thoughts writing’s always been how you process
Things uh feels weird it’s just to get things flowing again it’ll be good for the Article hello hi I’m here hi hi hi sorry we’re early mom told me that Hannah said that a photographer is coming tonight to take a picture of them and I just I wanted to make sure your place was an order but jeez this is spotless did you sweep Danny let the man
Be do you guys want anything to drink yeah I’ll take one what is he making babe this is impressed look at this all right here you are and you’re sparkling water for the princess M thank you haha you checked in your shirt yeah it’s Sunday dinner I’ve
Seen you ate dinner with saus in your hair I am sorry in advance I knew it calm down he’s not even denying it this is amazing this is so amazing right babe yeah man whatever makes you happy it’s just a friendly dinner you guys knock knock we’re here
Oh hey mom you look gorgeous doesn’t she oh thank you little bubbly huh thank you Mom I I just need to go outside to get some more firewood I’ll be right back what’s going On what do you got there a trifle some guys told me it was pretty good stuff well you don’t mind if we skip the dinner part and just go right to that do you whatever you want hey Dad did you get the new smoker up and running or what oh yeah we used
It last week turned out great well you do know that every meal that he cooks from now is going to be smoked unfortunately yes but it’s so hard to say no because he’s so enthusiastic you know we got some space in the backyard no absolutely not no if you spend our
Hot tub savings on a meat smoker I swear okay okay where this is M okay do all couples you interview bicker like this ow I wouldn’t call it bickering I would call it healthy debate o okay you know I read something that said it was a sign of a good marriage
Couples that can disagree forgive and move on easily oh then you and Aaron have the healthiest marriage of all time no in all seriousness you guys seem to have it pretty figured out I’ve interviewed a lot of couples in our generation who are having a really hard
Time with marriage you know between the rising cost of living and new stressors at work that we experience in our generation that just didn’t exist when our parents got married do you think it’s harder to have a successful marriage nowadays well I don’t know I’m not married but what do you guys think
I I think we’re not the first generation to have hardships granted that there’s been some unprecedented challenges lately no I think humans are hardwired for love no matter what the state of the world is well there are some people that think love isn’t enough to make a
Marriage work oh sure it is you just have to make sure you fall in love with the right person but how do you know it’s the right person Well I this is not scientific or anything but I would say if that person makes you feel like home Anyway it looks like you got an interview out of us after all and Aaron didn’t have to say a [Laughter] word well that I mean that was great do you mind if I use some of that oh I would be honored yeah um who’s up for
Dessert oh yeah no no no I get it I get it sit sit sit um coffee anyway oh always honey yeah just have one Frank you know you’ll be up till 3:00 a.m. that’s what an apps are for my dear yeah so Hannah how is the cabin Renovations
Coming along Aaron been able to list it yet uh no not yet oh I do have someone interested when you’re ready it’s good to know look at this magical thing oh my God trifold that is Cole’s favorite did you make that I did yeah well now
So who wants some yes please let me yes all a beautiful work of I’ll just have that one okay all right well we’ll grab this wide and then need grab some candles in the kitchen thank you thank you so much for this I think my parents are really enjoying all the
Reminiscing my mom must have readed on her hair like five times in there are you kidding it’s my pleasure your family they’re they’re incredible people I think they really like you too so how do I look perfect so where do we sit um center of the couch would be
Great hey Danielle Aon why don’t you guys hopping here too really yes grab the seat how’s my hair oh you look great yeah don’t just say that I’m not you look fantastic uh if it’s I don’t want to mess everything up but maybe we could get with me too for
The website the website yeah Hannah agreed to help give it a facelift yeah but I mean we could use the old photo too that’s no no no I think a new photo is a great idea let’s do it okay all right hop in thank you so much Hannah
That’s incredibly nice of you are you kidding you guys have done so much for me it’s the least I can do okay here we go guys thanks SM Che beautiful I mean I don’t think it’s going to get better you get out of there beautiful Danielle Aaron can you
Guys look at each other that’s beautiful love it happy anniversary let’s get’s get can’t believe your dad ate most of this trifle it’s seriously impressive oh you know how they met at the fair well the part that he left out was that he had just won a hot dog eating contest like 20
Minutes before he went into the funs luckily for my mom he can hold his food otherwise Danny and I might not even exist okay well that’s an important detail I promise not to include in the article oh no you should my mom would Laugh thanks for having me tonight I I hope it wasn’t too weird oh no it wasn’t it it was great you’re welcome anytime well maybe next time I can host oh you wouldn’t want my whole family in your place messing it all up they’re like a tornado I was thinking more you and
I I love that okay just tomorrow too soon no no it’s perfect all right I’ll see you Tomorrow Good morning good morning how are you I’m good hey do you guys have a printer back there I just got to print off my article do some editing the whole red pen thing for sure yeah I also wanted to tell you thank you so much for coming to
Dinner the other night and for the awesome photo shoot had a blast yeah I did too got information so all of our real estate info is just over there on the community board hey hey hey what’s going on over here the gossip train leave the station all right oh don’t
Flatter yourself uh is Aaron around that lady wanted to talk to someone about real estate oh yeah he’s at the office I’ll let him know maybe you won’t have any trouble selling your place then yeah I don’t know forgot how much I like it here not so sure I’m ready to sell Yet okay Hannah I think we got everything perfect for the flowers thank you very much good luck editing thank you I’ll see you later Then definitely So you’re seeing Hannah later yes H as in for renovations or no we uh finish most of those oh great okay I can’t take it anymore are you going on a date with her not it’s happening it’s it’s really happening calm down this is perfect I can’t believe it it’s just dinner right
Now yeah but you like her I do yeah wow miracles do exist don’t ever tell me Miracles don’t exist I’m really happy for you Cole Hi hi of come on in yes thank you place is really starting to come together thanks been meaning to pick up a couple more things to finish it off oh uh just going to check on dinner but please take your coat off make yourself at home how’s the article coming good yeah
Down to the wire I’ve got to get it in first thing well if you need another set of eyes I could always read it for you keep that in mind thank You hold on Olivia what what’s this um oh that that’s did you write about Olivia me uh no I I just printed it out by mistake is this for the article no it’s not for the article I was just what uh well I was just trying to sort
Through my feelings about all this so I wrote it out it was supposed to help give me some clarity what does that even mean well I was just a little bit confused and overwhelmed by everything that was happening between us look look I’m sorry that you even had to see it
Us there is no us we just had one date yeah um yeah I know I just I’m sorry I I just I I got to I got to go cool Wait Oh hi Aaron it’s Hannah I was just wondering is your buyer still interested in my place okay um that would be great thank You hey hey thank you for having us on such short notice yeah no problem head on in if you want I hope everything’s okay yeah just uh time to go I think understood I hope she likes it you and Cole did a great job I’m positive she’ll make an offer thank you Aon Welcome So you want her to leave I never said that Aaron just got an offer on her Cabin okay okay that’s your answer it’s her decision what do you want me to do well forgive her and apologize yourself for storming off I didn’t storm off well you kind of did don’t let a misunderstanding ruin this you guys are a great match it’s not a misunderstanding she wrote about Olivia
She wrote about her marriage yeah for herself not to publish and can you blame her I mean you always keep things so close to your chest how is she supposed to know how you’re feeling or if you’re ready to move on I’m pretty sure I made that
Clear okay sending signals is not the same thing is talking about I talked about it you talked about Olivia or about your feelings for Hannah don’t give up so easily it’s not that simple just call her she may be great but that doesn’t make us a good match she prefers to be alone
People change all the time you were alone wolf too once before Olivia just think about It Aaron hey yeah I am just filling out the paperwork and signing it right now I will get it over to you and 2 seconds okay thank you hi hey did you get the article I did and and it was fantastic you really think so really
And I also wish the Walkers were my neighbors like come on are you okay I don’t know it’s just so unlike me I know you convinced yourself that your life is supposed to look different or that you’re doomed to be alone ever since Kyle but it’s okay if you want
More yeah but he’s right and technically there is no us love does not care about technicalities well it doesn’t matter anyways it just accepted an offer on the cabin what why because I’m not going to use it and it was a good offer Hannah come on you just did the best work of
Your career there you fell in love are you sure you want to sell it look I know that you’re trying to help and I really appreciate it but right now I just want to wallow in my sorrows and eat junk food until we pass out okay I’ll order us the biggest pizza I
Can find and we’re going to watch true crime documentaries all night long long until we fall asleep thank You Than [Applause] My dearest Hannah by now you know that I am gone and you may be holding the keys to the old cabin in sherbrook Falls the place that houses my most Treasured Memories oh boy but a house is just four walls if it’s not filled with the people you love always knew what to
Say Anna you know you have to go back and profess your love right I mean what if it doesn’t work out but what if it does there’s always risk nothing’s a sure bet even Nana had doubts but you’re not going to know unless you try yeah I mean Aaron already sold the cabin Well you’re going to have to stop him come on you’re you’re Right okay uh okay ke wish me luck you’re not going to need it cuz no matter what happens it’s going to be Okay I met your grandfather in that town when I was 21 I know to you that must seem young but back in my day reaching that Milestone without any prospects of marriage was caused for concern but I was committed to my freedom and I wanted nothing to do with
Marriage and then I met your grandfather I worried that my affection would fade and that I might feel trapped but as luck would have it my love for your grandfather only grew and our life didn’t feel like a compromise It Felt Like Home it gives me great comfort to
Know that there will be a place for you should you decide to keep it I Adore You Hannah and you can bet your bottom dollar I am missing you at this exact moment wherever I am all my love Nana It’s so good right check this out oh look at that I want that photo is that great we look cute in that it’s such a good photo of you too I love it okay now check this out oh my gosh look oh you look fabulous there’s our little girl
Cole hey Cole come Che check this out oh look there’s my quote perfect love is more than aing high school yeah I did say that what happened Hanna’s article came out oh but don’t you want to read it I I don’t know oh you have to read it
Mom we’ll cover for you here take your time read it I’m I’m good dad oh for Pete’s sake just read it you dummy she loves you what read [Applause] it yeah red nners yeah yeah yeah yeah absolutely oh I know yeah so calls it’s a great article she’s a good writer and uh you guys she tells your story better than you do I have to say it is good isn’t it did you read to the end yeah I read
It okay let me and I quote one can’t help but wonder if the Walker’s marriage is the exception to the rule an outlier in a downward facing Trend but then you meet their children who in spite of their hardships have refused to succumb to cynicism spend
Enough time with them and you too may become a believer in lasting love she loves you it’s not what that says you need to go find her I don’t know I just honey it’s okay to be scared it’s a big thing Moving on but it’s worth it she’s worth
It I don’t know where to find her Aaron probably has her address on files somewhere I can get him to text it to you go are you going to be fine here though go ahead you’ll be fine go Cole go good luck Honey call call co co oh come on right here Hannah Aon hi what’s going on listen I changed my mind I don’t want to sell but I thought you said I’m sorry I know I I know it’s it’s crazy but I want to stay here in my
House but we just finished the final inspection is there anything you can do well technically they haven’t signed the contract yet since it was based on this final inspection so meaning I think I can talk her out of it thank you thank you so much you got it okay hey so On oh come on okay Hannah Co hey what are you doing I was I was was cuz my key got stuck and Then I actually came to see you and I I I owe you an apology no you don’t yes I do I I know that you were never going to publish that piece about Olivia and me just in the moment there was so much going on in my
Head I think I was scared about what was going on with us and felt like an out so I took it I’m so sorry Co don’t be look I never planned to fall for anyone after Olivia I didn’t even think it was possible then all of a sudden here you
Are and I’m thinking about you all the time and I’m coming up with excus es to see you and I wouldn’t let myself admit what was happening if there wasn’t us because it came with all these other feelings too bottom line is uh I think I’m falling for you and I
Really don’t want you to leave please don’t Go you know I spent so much time trying to convince myself that what I was feeling between us was just a flash in the pan bound to fade because cool that’s all I’ve ever know and the more time I spent getting to know you and and your family m Or have felt like Home and I started thinking maybe I was wrong you know maybe maybe it could be different maybe we could be a friend I’m not going anywhere Cole That I’m to gu D See [Applause] [Applause] Oh I got [Applause] [Applause] Speech fore foree spee said foree for speech spee find something foreign spee you said m speee foree speee no
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