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[♪♪♪]
♪ Somethin' in the melody Bringin' out the best of me ♪
♪ Tells me just to be happy ♪
♪ In this life that I live ♪
♪ I've got so much to give ♪
♪ I can't wait no longer Sing it ♪
♪ Free like a bird ♪
♪ Free like the summer breeze ♪
♪ Free like the beat In my heart ♪
♪ When it was given to me ♪
♪ Oh. ♪
♪ Don't you wanna be free ♪
♪ Free like a bird ♪
♪ Free like the summer breeze ♪
♪ Free like the beat In my heart ♪
♪ When it was given to me ♪
♪ Don't you wanna be free ♪
- ♪ Oh. ♪ - [iPad ringing]
Hi.
[chuckling]
Yeah, you're awake.
Yeah. I have an early spin class this morning.
And then an interview with some women's magazine
and then lunch with Helen.
Ah, send her my love.
[scoffs] I will. [soft chuckle]
- [yawning] - Ugh, you look tired.
I'll be happy when the shoot's done.
Why don't I come out next week?
Just for a few days.
I mean, yeah, if you can that would be ama... oh, no, wait.
Ah, no, next week won't work.
- We're on night shoots. - Oh.
And the week after that.
Um. What about the 10th?
Ugh. I can't.
I'll be getting ready for my film.
It's okay, my love. It was just an idea.
Never mind.
Yeah, but I do mind.
[Maggie chuckling]
How's the shoot going?
It's fine.
No, I mean, it's good.
We're only a day behind schedule,
but the studio are happy with the dailies, so.
- And your star? - [Christopher] Alexandra?
Um-hmm.
She. is. good.
Better than me?
Oh, no. She's way better than you.
And younger.
Yeah. Yeah, much younger.
And very, very, very boring.
[gasps] Oh! Well, tell me more about that.
[Christopher] Oh, are you jealous?
Desperately. [chuckles]
[yawning] Darling, I'm so sorry.
I'm falling asleep here.
Okay. I miss you.
I miss you, too. [smacks lips] I love you.
[smacks lips] I love you, too.
[sighs]
♪ Free like a bird ♪
♪ Free like the summer breeze ♪
♪ Free like the sound That's as sweet as ♪
♪ A melody. ♪
Hello!
Oh, you look well.
Give me a hug.
Oh, thank you. I feel well.
Just did a spin class and I feel springy and taut.
[blows breath] I could eat a horse.
[Bernie] Good afternoon, Maggie.
The usual, I suppose?
Yes, please.
Chopped salad, no dressing, and a pot of Earl Grey.
- Thank you. - [Helen] That's not a horse.
That's not even a miniature Shetland pony.
I'll have the club burger, rare, extra fries,
and another one of those.
Superb. I'll bring you something special.
Thank you.
I have to tell you.
Cat Skills is picking up a lot of heat.
Traction, whatever. All I can say is,
you'd better start gearing up for award season.
[Maggie chuckles]
Time to practice that acceptance speech,
even if it's only in the mirror. Gettin' my drift?
Don't be ridiculous.
What's ridiculous about you winning an award, darling?
It's your turn.
And you need one to go with Christopher's.
They can be bookends.
[soft chuckle] I just want to focus on Paper Scissor,
which now that you've read it.
Oh, Helen, come on.
Lucca read it.
Lucca's the intern.
[stammers] When do I have time to read
anything longer than a menu?
[Maggie scoffs]
So for real.
All this award seasons talk.
You're not joking? They really like Cat Skills?
The word on the grapevine is.
you are a shoe-in for top spot.
[whispering] That's all I'm saying.
Oh, I don't know.
[whispering] Lips are sealed.
[Maggie] That's exciting.
It's okay.
- [chuckling] - I'm excited too.
Bring the bottle.
♪ Ever since the day They got the soul out ♪
♪ Free like a bird ♪
♪ Free like the summer breeze ♪
♪ Free like the beat In your heart ♪
♪ When it was given for free ♪
♪ Ah don't you wanna Get yourself free? ♪
♪ Oh.oh ♪
[vocalizing]
♪ Free. ♪
[vocalizing]
♪ I wanna be free. ♪
[vocalizing]
♪ Free now. ♪
[phone ringing]
[sighs]
[phone ringing continuously]
[soft intense music]
[sighs]
[soft intense music]
[Christopher over recording] Darling, I am so sorry.
I didn't mean for this to happen.
I didn't want you to find out like this.
I don't know what to say.
The press... I... I mean, I know that's not an excuse.
But Christ, Maggie, it's not you.
It's not us. It just happened.
Please, when you get this, will you call me?
Just. call me, okay?
[phone beeps]
[soft exhale]
[phone dialing]
[phone ringing]
I am so, so sorry.
How long?
[door opens]
- Uh. - Is that her?
Is she there?
- Maggie, uh, no, no, no, uh. - [door closes]
I'm sorry.
We are both sorry.
I don't care how sorry she is.
How long?
Um. uh, not long.
How long?
[stammers] I don't know. A couple of months.
Um, come... coming up on a year, maybe.
Ugh.
[Christopher] Maggie, it wasn't
meant to happen like this.
Ugh, I bet it wasn't.
No, the press, I... I don't know how they knew.
Do you love her?
No. It's... it's complicated.
It's not that hard of a question.
She's pregnant. Um.
Maggie, I'm so...
[phone beeps]
[weeping] Why?
[sighs deeply]
[phone ringing]
- [birds chirping] - Hello?
Mags?
Oh, Fee.
Mags, are you okay?
I just saw the news. Is it true?
He says he loves her and.
she's pregnant.
- [sentimental music] - Right. So.
Mags, there's a flight leaving Gatwick for St. Kitts
this afternoon.
I can't, Fee.
I have to start a movie in Cape Town in a month.
[Fiona] It's not up for discussion, Mags.
You get on that plane.
And you come to Nevis, and you let me take care of you.
You let the island take care of you.
You'll spend two weeks here, sleeping, swimming
and doing whatever it is that you need to heal.
Okay.
[Fiona exhales] Ah, good.
Good, because I already bought the ticket.
So, Mags, go pack.
Yeah.
I'll text you the flight details
and next time you see me, you'll be in Nevis.
Okay?
Yeah.
[call ended]
[sighs]
- [cameras clicking] - [Paparazzi] Maggie.
Have you talked to your husband, Maggie?
Have you spoken to Chris? Is there no going back?
Will you go away!
Get out of my way! Get that out of my face!
Step away!
Get out of my way!
You should all be ashamed of yourselves!
[car engine revving]
[horn honks]
- [uplifting music] - [plane whirring]
[birds chirping]
[ocean hushing]
[sighs] Come here.
Baby, no, no, no,
- no, no, no, no. - [Maggie sniffles]
[sniffles]
Oh.
No tears now, okay?
I just can't stop crying all the time.
[sniffles]
Baby, I'm so sorry.
We'll take care of you here, okay?
[Maggie sobbing]
We've got you, okay?
Check this out.
- What do you say, huh? - [Maggie chuckles]
It's beautiful.
And you know what? You never get used to it.
Right, shall we?
♪ Who's the answer To the prayer ♪
♪ My praying who is gonna Help me find the way ♪
♪ I've been through the storm ♪
♪ Waves ♪
♪ Crashin' over me ♪
♪ I just wanna know How to be free ♪
♪ Tell me is there a God With His eye on me ♪
♪ Who can break the chains Bindin' me ♪
♪ And though you're trying To break me ♪
♪ I saw ♪
♪ And you ain't gonna find me ♪
♪ 'Cause I'm gone ♪
[♪♪♪]
Why haven't I come to visit sooner?
'Cause you didn't need to.
Oh, and that's Sam, our renowned chef.
[whispers] Renowned.
This way.
- Welcome. - [Maggie chuckles softly]
.to your home away from home.
- [soothing music] - It's beautiful.
[Maggie sighs]
Gonna be all right, Mags.
I promise.
[Maggie] This is what happens to other people.
not us.
And somehow, I feel ashamed.
Did you have any inkling?
Nothing.
Nothing at all.
I mean, I knew he was having a tough shoot and that.
he was tired.
[Fiona chuckles softly]
Now I know why.
Um-hmm.
I know when it started.
It's when he went to LA. to see her for the movie.
[sobbing] What's wrong with me, Fee?
Nothing. Nothing's wrong with you.
And you knew where I was a year ago?
I was in a clinic at Palm Springs.
Getting an eyelift, and a, and a skin rejuvenation.
[Fiona] Why?
You're perfect.
Why?
It was Christopher's idea.
That's devious.
And you know, then it hit me
that while I was worrying about trying to look my age,
he was off with some bimbo,
getting it on who was half my age.
Ugh. You know what?
I hate women who hurt other women.
Like, why?
What's so hard about "he's married?"
"She's married."
Like what's... what's difficult?
And now she's having his baby?
Yeah.
[Fiona] I mean, I never asked.
Did you want children?
I just assumed you guys were too busy with work.
But I wanted children.
Desperately.
And Christopher didn't.
He was terrified of becoming a parent.
[chuckles] Well, he's in for a rude awakening.
[chuckles] He's about to find out just how loud
the pitter-patter of small, tiny feet can be.
He deserves every sleepless night
and every full diaper.
In fact, I hope he gets triplets.
Okay, listen.
You're my number one priority.
I have canceled everything and everyone
for the next two weeks.
Screw the other guests. Okay?
But for right now, I want you to get a good night's sleep.
In fact, take as many days as you need.
Okay?
So, I'll check in on you, but I won't intrude.
Unless I get bored and then I'll come and poke you awake.
Yeah.
Then I'm gonna leave you to it.
[Maggie sighs]
I love you, Mags.
I love you.
[receding footsteps]
[sighs]
[sentimental music]
[sighs]
[sentimental music]
[sighs deeply]
[crickets stridulating]
[soft music]
[birds chirping]
[sea waves hushing]
[taking breaths in and out]
[seagulls squawking]
[sea waves hushing]
[soft music]
[exhales deeply]
[seagulls squawking]
Hey.
Hi.
I thought you'd like some company
after that long hibernation.
I'd like some company.
[chuckle] All right. I was so bored.
I was sitting there willing you to wake up.
And here you are.
How long was I sleeping for?
Two and a half, maybe three days.
- [chuckles] - [soft chuckle] Wow.
You hungry?
You know, at some point I had some papaya.
It was really good.
Yeah. But that's not enough.
You need feeding.
You need sustenance.
You say that as if I'm a 12-year-old
or someone who's really ill.
You're recovering from a broken heart.
People used to die from those in the old days.
For real.
So, why don't I ask Sam to prepare a tray for you?
Right. Sam, the chef.
The guy who likes to take a dip at dawn. [soft chuckle]
Yeah, what say you?
- [Maggie sighs] - Hmm?
Are you feeling this?
I mean, you know, it's okay.
Go on. You can say [mocking] you love it.
I don't know, I think it's kind of quiet.
Maybe even too quiet.
Yeah. But peaceful, right?
But hot.
You know, just maybe even too hot.
Yeah. Um-hmm.
But you see, that's where the pool comes in handy.
[Maggie screams]
[soft buoyant music]
[water splashes]
[soft buoyant music]
[birds chirping]
[sighs]
[water flowing]
♪ Mothers ♪
♪ Lovers ♪
♪ Fathers ♪
♪ Brothers sisters Everybody's under ♪
♪ Shake it up Under the pressure ♪
♪ Wake me up by the pressure ♪
♪ Trying to stand Under the pressure ♪
♪ That I won't crumble ♪
♪ If I choose, will I win? ♪
♪ Will I lose? ♪
♪ But I'll do everything, Everything ♪
- ♪ Everything. ♪ - Oh.
- Hi. - Hi. Hi.
[both chuckle]
- Good morning. [soft chuckle] - [soft chuckle] Yes.
Oh my gosh. You know, if this were a movie,
it would be that cliché romantic comedy moment.
[chuckle]
Yeah. I, um, I don't watch a lot of movies.
- Oh. Right. - [Sam clears throat]
You're, uh, you're Fiona's guest, right?
Yes. Yes. Maggie Russell.
Right.
Fiona's cousin.
Right. Yeah.
Okay.
I'm Sam.
I'm... I'm sorry.
- I'm, um. - Yes. Right.
I'm here if you need me for anything.
And you do wonderful things with vanilla.
[both chuckle]
Well, I... I try my best. Yeah.
[Maggie] Oh, and papaya.
Oh my God. The way you just cubed that.
I... I... I mean, I would just mess it up.
D-Do you cook?
No, I wouldn't call it cooking.
I mainly just chuck a bunch of things into a blender.
- Mostly kale. - Ah, sauce.
[chuckle] Yeah.
[clears throat] Uh, do you...
do you want to come to the kitchen and, um, see what I do?
[stammers] Sure, yeah.
Really?
Yeah. I mean, if you want me to.
Yes. Yes, please.
That would be great.
- That'd be great. - [Maggie laughs]
[Sam] So, you take the fruit that you've cut in half.
just like that.
It helps when it's... when it's ripe.
And then you slice off the top and the bottom.
And you just very gently peel off the skin.
You make it look so easy.
And then with what's left,
you slice it and dice it into little cubes.
[Maggie exhales]
[Sam chuckles softly]
Why is that the best papaya ever?
[soft sob] What did you do to it?
Well, I only... I only just picked it.
Are you okay?
I'm sorry.
Just, uh, [sniffles] I seem to be crying a lot at the moment.
[soft chuckle]
It just sort of hits me and then,
and then I can't stop.
It's weird because I never cry. [sniffles]
[exhales]
Fiona told me what happened.
I'm sorry.
I've been trying to think how I would feel
if I was in your situation and I think.
apart from betrayal, I think I'd feel. confused.
[scoffs]
So, you do know who I am.
And you know how I feel.
Yeah.
I think I'm gonna cry again. [laughs]
You came to the right place, you know.
What? The hotel?
No, no, no. The island. It's strong medicine.
Come on. You want a go?
Oh, uh, no.
I'll probably just get juice all over myself. [chuckles]
[sniffles] Um, I should probably go find Fiona.
She'll, uh, she'll be in the dome.
Okay.
- Thank you. - Yeah, you bet.
[receding footsteps]
[door opens]
[door closes]
[birds chirping]
- [soft uplifting music] - [exhales]
[scoffs]
Hey.
Hey, did you get lost?
[soft chuckle] I was beginning to worry
you'd fallen back asleep.
Where is everyone? I thought you said it was busy.
Oh, I'm sold out.
Everybody does their own thing.
So many places to hide around here.
But they'll all be back tonight.
Sam's reputation just guarantees a full restaurant every night.
So lucky to have him.
Yeah, you are.
What is that mountain over there?
Ah, not a mountain. It's a volcano.
And, um, I was actually thinking of taking you hiking there
one of these days when you feel stronger.
When you get your mojo back. [chuckles]
And maybe some sensible shoes.
These are ridiculous, aren't they?
[chuckles] No. They are ridiculously gorgeous.
I'm just jealous 'cause you're always good in high heels.
Me? Anything over an inch and I go all wobbly.
Listen, um, I wanna strike a happy balance between,
you know, showing you the island,
taking you out of yourself,
and letting you rest and recover.
So, will you let me know
if I'm doing too much or not enough?
[birds chirping]
You did not deserve this.
It's not your fault.
Okay?
Please don't cry.
[Maggie sniffles]
Please don't. I can't take it, you know.
You want some tea?
[chuckles]
[sentimental music]
Yeah.
I sound like my mom. Tea.
[soft chuckle]
[laughs]
Thank you.
[crickets stridulating]
[takes deep breath]
[water flowing]
[sentimental music building up]
[birds chirping]
[sentimental music fades]
Hi. Just passing through.
Hi.
Hi. [soft chuckle]
Hi. Sorry, I just wanted to stop by
and say thank you for these.
[scoffs] Well, it's a pleasure.
They look great on you.
- Thanks. - [Sam chuckles]
Oh God, it smells so good in here.
Smells like my childhood.
You know, I used to help make bread when I was a kid.
- Really? - Yeah. [chuckles]
Where was that?
Ah, in Provence.
My family actually had a holiday home there.
Wow.
Where are you from?
Montana.
- Montana? - Yep.
Wow. How did you end up here?
Well, I was young, younger.
Um, and I wanted to see the world.
And I came out here with a friend and I.
I never left.
I can see how that happens. [soft chuckle]
Do you ever go back? To Provence?
Oh, uh, no. My parents died when I was 12.
And, uh, the house got sold and.
yeah, there's nothing left.
Except you.
I mean, you're still here.
Yeah. [soft chuckle]
Do you want a go?
Uh, yeah.
- Yes? Okay, okay. - Sure. Why not.
Just grab that right there.
- Okay. - Turn it out.
- [romantic music] - Gosh, it's been a minute.
- There you go. - Ooh.
I was taught to be firm but gentle.
Oh, and what about the bread?
[chuckling]
- So. - Right, the flour.
Use the palm of your hands.
Okay.
Just massage it like that.
Right.
There you go.
When do I get to throw it?
- You can throw it right now. - Really?
Whatever it feels right. Yeah. Just.
- [dough bangs] - There it is.
[Maggie chuckles]
Appreciate that. You have... you have a little...
just right... right here. Just like... there you go.
There you go. Just.
[laughs softly]
[laughs]
- Sorry. - I deserved that.
No, I deserved that. That's... That's...
I deserved that.
[waves lashing]
[seagulls squawking]
[romantic music fades]
That guy's waving at you.
Ugh. Ignore him.
Don't worry about him.
You got some flour on your face.
And something in your hair.
I'm assuming it's flour
and that you haven't picked up some nasty
Hollywood cocaine habit.
Maybe I should.
At least I'd get my lying, cheating,
cradle-robbing bastard,
so obviously, midlife-crisis-laughingstock
of a husband's attention.
Nope, we're not gonna go down that route.
You hear me?
We'll have none of that.
[fake crying] I'm gonna go off the rails
and become a mess so I can win him back.
Nonsense.
No. We're gonna go quite the contrary.
We're gonna go stronger without him.
You understand?
I just don't know if I can.
Of course you can.
[chuckles] Look at me.
I didn't even have my own bank account
when Jack left me.
I didn't even know how to drive.
And now. look at me now.
Huh? Now I know what it's like
to have created something of my own.
And, you know, that is so satisfying.
And so liberating.
I know I need to pick myself up and dust myself off.
And I will, you know.
In time. It's just...
I'm just hurting so much, FeeFee.
[shushes] I know.
I'm just really hurting.
I know. I'm sorry.
Look.
Look at that view, Mags.
[soft chuckle] And tell me the world
is not a wondrous place and life worth living.
Truly.
[jazzy music]
Hm.
- Mm? - Oh.
Your drinks.
Thank you.
[muted chatter and laughter]
Well, that is what your dad would call ambrosial.
[laughing]
- [squeals] Right! - Uh-huh.
I'd forgotten about that.
[soft chuckle] So what's in it other than rum and an umbrella?
It goes like this.
One of sour, two of sweet, three of strong, four of weak.
Okay.
Okay. Dark rum, passionfruit, lemon,
secret ingredient, soda, angostura bitter,
and [whisper] nutmeg.
Well, I demand to know what the secret ingredient is.
Oh, come on. [soft chuckle]
It wouldn't be secret otherwise.
And it's the nutmeg that matters.
Oh, really? Why?
'Cause it's an aphrodisiac.
Oh, well, excuse me.
Look at you and your aphrodisiacs.
What are you hiding?
Nothing.
- Uh, nothing? - Yeah, nothing.
You have a man, don't you?
I know you much too well.
It was the guy in the fishing boat, wasn't it?
The one who was waving at you.
I don't know what you're talking about.
Oh, come on. Tell me.
- [ice crackles] - [gasps]
- [screams] - Tell me.
[Fiona laughing]
Oh, it's kinda nice.
- Oh? - Yeah.
Of course you would say that.
[laughing]
I forgot how good you are at netball.
What? Do you want another?
[chuckling] No, I think this is enough.
Let that melt right here, okay?
Hm, hm, hm. Are you gonna tell me now?
Are you gonna tell me what his name is?
Do you want another one?
- Are you done? - Don't change the sub...
don't change the subject.
- [laughs] - ♪ Oh. ♪
♪ How am I to know? ♪
♪ If it's really Love that's found its way ♪
♪ Oh. ♪
♪ How am I to know? ♪
♪ Will it linger on And lead me there? ♪
♪ I dare not gaze ♪
♪ At this strange ♪
♪ Happiness ♪
♪ But oh. ♪
♪ How am I to know? ♪
♪ Can it be that love Has come to stay? ♪
- [soft uplifting music] - [seagulls squawking]
[muted chatter]
- Hi. - [woman] Hi, how are you?
I'm good. How are you?
[gasps] Look at this.
[Fiona] And did you... do you make this?
- [chuckling] - [indistinct] You always...
she's always trying to get the aphrodisiac.
[chuckle]
What do you think?
Do you think it fits?
Hmm. Too big?
Yeah.
What about this?
- Perfect. - Yeah? [chuckling]
Oh, look, we'll go diving for these, okay?
- Yes. They're amazing. - Um-hmm.
- Hi. - Oh, hey.
- Nice to see you. - You too.
- Um. - Uh, I...
I'm just shopping for dinner.
- Did you find anything? - Oh, of course.
Uh, I found this hat.
- Oh, it suits you. - What do you think?
- I like that. - [chuckles] Thank you.
Where you off to next?
You... you wanna join me?
Sure. I mean, that would be great.
[soft romantic music playing]
You're gonna love this.
Hi, Sylvia. How are you?
Look at these. Wow. tilapia, red snapper.
Beautiful. Yum.
[chuckles] Singing fish?
[chuckles] Singing.
Uh, both of these, please.
- I'll be right back. - Okay.
I'm just gonna grab something.
What kind of fish is this?
This one's a snapper.
[man] Hey, it's Maggie.
Maggie, Maggie. Can we get a selfie, please?
Uh, you know.
Please. Just... just one.
- Just one, please. - Um. Fine.
Darlin', I'm so sorry. I thought I lost you.
[in unison] Sorry.
Let's go. Come on.
I don't know how you put up with that.
That's nothing. [soft chuckle]
Von.
- Hey. - How are you, man?
- Uh, the usual, please. - Sure.
What's... what's the usual?
Um. you're gonna love these.
[gasps] Oh, my God, what is this?
- Try it. - Okay.
- Oooh, it's hot. - Yeah. Just blow on it.
[whispering] Oh, so fresh.
Mm.
- You're terrible. - I thought you might like it.
- I might have to have another. - You can have another.
- You want some? - Uh, yup.
Ah, it's really, it's really hot.
It's really hot.
- You weren't kiddin'. - [chuckling] Yeah.
Oh, my goodness.
- But delicious, right? - Amazing.
Oh, I feel terrible.
Oh, yeah. That might be a little too much
of a good thing, I think.
[chuckling]
- Thank you. - [birds chirping]
Sam, don't you want to sit in the front?
- There's more leg room. - No, no. I'm okay.
I feel safer back here.
[chuckle]
Cheek.
So, what's for dinner tonight?
Uh, it's a surprise.
Ugh, I hate surprises.
No, no. You'll like this one.
Hey, I was thinking. What about dinner,
just you and me together tonight?
I would love that.
Well, in that case,
[car engine starts]
I'd love that too.
Here we go. Hold on.
Okay, man. Chill.
- [chuckles] - [soft uplifting music]
[birds chirping]
[exhales]
[scoffs]
What am I doing?
[sighing]
[crickets stridulating]
[muted chatter]
Good evening, chef.
Oh, hi there.
Knock, knock.
Oh. Wow.
You dressed up.
This old thing? [chuckling]
If you say so.
[soft uplifting music fades]
These are some of my people.
Yeah.
That's from your parents' wedding.
I haven't seen this one before.
Are you hungry?
[Maggie] Here we go.
[Fiona] Thank you.
And cheers.
Cheers.
[slurps drink]
[gulps drinks] Ooh. It's got a kick to it.
[laughing]
Can barely feel my toes. [chuckling]
[chuckling] Okay.
It's the juice from a habanero chili.
Sam thinks nobody knows.
[laughing]
But we all do, so don't tell him.
Here he comes.
All right, I hope you're hungry.
I could eat a horse.
Local operatic fish,
line-caught this morning, grilled over wild herbs,
and tossed with ransoms and cilantro from the garden,
and dressed with a vanilla-infused,
locally sourced olive oil from the bucida spinoza olives
that are native to these islands.
The, uh, fish comes from where we were this morning.
- Yeah. - Out in the water,
past the rocks and just to the left.
So, the fish from the market.
That's right.
Oh, my singing fish. [chuckles]
They're still happy to see you.
And they'll taste sweet
because they're local and they're fresh.
And, um. I haven't done anything to them so they can
speak and sing for themselves.
Thank you. It looks wonderful.
Uh. Can I get you anything else?
No. So can you please go so we can talk about you.
Enjoy.
- Thank you. - [Fiona laughs]
He's lovely, isn't he?
He is, yeah.
I do worry about him, though.
Why?
I think he gets lonely.
And raising Daniel all by himself.
Who's Daniel?
Daniel is his son.
Oh. How old?
Three? No, four. Four.
And does Daniel have a mom?
She left them. She went to the States.
Nobody knows where. And just never came back.
God, that's terrible. It must've been so hard.
Makes me think that you two have stuff in common.
Why? Because we've both been abandoned?
Well, it's more like you're both lonely people.
I'm not lonely. I mean.
I just see two wonderful people
who've made a genuine connection.
Please. [scoffs]
It's probably his thing.
You know, all these lonely, sad women
who come on holiday and in comes gorgeous Sam
with his rum punch
and just sweeps them off their feet.
He's just not that guy.
[chuckling]
Oh, well, well, well. Hello there.
Maggie, this is Victor. My lawyer and my friend.
I didn't know you had company.
[chuckling] I told you my cousin was coming to stay.
And you were waving at us the other day.
- [Maggie] Yes. - And you ignored me.
I've been phoning you, left numerous messages,
all ignored. I sent you flowers.
Don't be needy. It's not like you at all.
Come on, have a seat. Join us.
As you can see,
Five.
The what?
I was beginning to think that this cousin of hers was a guy.
And I was going to have to get jealous.
No, I'm a girl.
Maggie. Nice to meet you. [chuckles]
Hello, Maggie.
And I am a ridiculously famous movie star
whose life is falling apart.
And the only way to get better
is to come here and be with my fabulous,
wonderful cousin and closest friend
on this idyllic island.
I see.
Do you like to join us for some singing fish?
[chuckles]
Maggie, I like you already
and yes, I will have some of that singing fish.
- Here. - [both laughing]
Great.
Then we can talk about your friendship with my cousin.
[whispering] I'd love that.
[Maggie] Do you have an accent, by the way?
Where are you from?
[Victor] Saint Martin. French Caribbean.
[Maggie] Oo-la-la.
[continues indistinctly]
I mean, we nearly ran out of fish.
- I know. - [Sam chuckling]
And then this is what Jessica was asking for, the mahi-mahi.
- [Sam] Again. - [Pascal] Again.
[muted chatter]
- Hey. - Hey.
Where are you two off to all cloak-and-dagger?
We're, uh, we're going night-crabbing.
- Oh. - Wanna come?
Is that like nightclubbing, but not?
I told you she has sense of humor.
[chuckles] You were so right.
[chuckles]
How big are the crabs?
Well, like. like this. Not... not...
Oh. You know what? Good night, boys. Have fun.
No [chuckles]
[romantic music]
Me?
Good night, Sam.
Good night.
[door squeaks]
[door closes]
[exhales]
[soft chuckle]
[sea waves hushing]
♪ Round like a circle In a spiral ♪
♪ Like a wheel Within a wheel ♪
♪ Never ending or beginning ♪
♪ On an ever-spinning reel ♪
♪ Like a snowball Down a mountain ♪
♪ Or a carnival balloon ♪
♪ Like a carousel That's turning ♪
♪ Running rings Around the moon ♪
♪ Like a clock Whose hands are sweeping ♪
♪ Past the minutes of its face ♪
♪ And the world Is like an apple ♪
♪ Whirling silently in space ♪
♪ Like the circles That you find ♪
♪ In the windmills Of your mind ♪
♪ Keys that jingle In your pocket ♪
♪ Words that jangle In your head ♪
♪ Why did summer Go so quickly ♪
♪ Was it something That you said ♪
♪ Lovers walk along the shore ♪
♪ And leave their footprints In the sand ♪
♪ With the sound Of distant drumming ♪
♪ Just the fingers Of your hand ♪
♪ Pictures hanging In a hallway ♪
♪ Or a fragment of a song ♪
♪ Half-remembered Names and faces ♪
♪ But to whom do they belong ♪
♪ When you knew That it was over ♪
♪ Were you suddenly aware ♪
♪ That the autumn leaves Were turning ♪
♪ To the color of her hair ♪
[soft uplifting music]
[birds chirping]
[soft uplifting music]
- Stop. - What?
You keep looking at me.
You keep being there.
You're such a flirt.
[Sam] As promised. fresh rolls.
- Hot. - Oh my God. You're a genius.
Look at those.
Oh my God, Sam.
- Mm. - [Sam chuckles]
Good morning.
- [Fiona] Morning. - [Sam] Hi.
[Maggie] A little boy dropped these off.
You wouldn't happen to know anything about that, would you?
Uh, I... I just might. Yes.
He's adorable.
The apple does fall far from the tree.
Oh, you do have a sense of humor.
[Fiona chuckling]
May I get you a cup of coffee?
Sure.
[soft chuckle] Sit down.
[clears throat] Victor.
All right.
- I must be going. - Oh, okay.
[Victor] I've gotta go home and change.
[Fiona] Yeah.
And drop the keys to the farm.
Oh, is that the house on the hill?
The one for sale?
It is. Why? Are you interested?
Victor. I'll find you later.
Okay?
[Victor] I'm stealing her away for the day.
But she's a willing hostage.
Huh, a touch of Stockholm syndrome?
Something like that.
[Fiona] I'm... I'm sorry.
I really... I'm sorry.
I thought we were climbing
to the top of that mountain today.
[sighs] I have some making up to do.
You understand, right?
You gonna be okay by yourself?
Yeah, I'll be fine.
[Fiona scoffs]
Uh, you could. you could always come with me.
I have to head up to the vegetable garden this afternoon.
Could always use an undergardener.
A... a what? An... an undergardener?
- [laughs] - [shushes]
I... I mean, how could I resist?
Great.
[Fiona laughs]
So how serious are things between you and Victor?
He's a good guy, Mags. And they're hard to find.
So when you do find them, you have to hold on to them.
I will probably not be back tonight.
So don't worry. I'm in excellent hands.
[chuckles] You are terrible.
I'm happy, Mags. And I'm alive.
And I don't want to hear anything
about any garden-related accidents.
You understand?
Oh, please.
[both chuckle]
[Maggie] Hi.
Hello, Victor.
- Madam. - [Fiona chuckles]
[car door closes]
[Maggie] Have fun.
[car engine revving]
You know we will.
[chuckles]
I, uh, hope you're ready for a hard day's work.
Yeah.
[romantic music]
[Jeep engine stops]
Wow.
[Sam] Yeah, it's fertile here.
More fertile than my patch at Golden Rock.
Victor negotiated the rental on this plot for Fiona.
[seagulls squawking]
[Maggie] And this house is for sale?
Yeah. Yeah, it's, uh, it's been empty for ages.
Let me get the tools.
[soft uplifting music]
[exhales]
Oh.
My, uh, home away from home.
It's wonderful.
[Sam] It's great, isn't it?
[soft music]
[birds chirping]
Here.
- What is it? - Have a smell.
Oh. vanilla.
Vanilla pompona, to be exact.
Also known as West Indian vanilla.
It's a... it's a type of orchid.
[Maggie chuckles]
The Aztecs cultivated it
and the conquistadors called it vanilla,
which means "little pod."
They took it back to Europe
at the same time they introduced cacao.
It's hugely labor-intensive, which is why it's so precious.
You have to pollinate it by hand
in a method discovered by a 12-year-old slave
named Albius in the 19th century.
[chuckles] And, uh, it's not just used in flavoring.
It's also in cosmetics and perfumes,
and it's in medicine. Not just homeopathic medicine,
it's... has antiseptic properties.
It's antispasmodic.
Helps you sleep, wakes you up.
[Maggie chuckles]
Its scent tricks you into thinking
you've eaten chocolate and makes you happy.
That's why you're always smiling.
- [romantic music] - [soft chuckle] Probably.
You really love it.
Yeah, I really do.
[soft chuckle] There's something you're not telling me.
Am I really that transparent?
Just tell me.
Okay. And I haven't told anybody this.
One day.
I'm gonna open a vanilla farm right here on the island.
I mean, it's perfectly suited to it.
It's the right loamy soil, the sun, a little bit of shade,
the slope, it's... it's perfect.
It's crazy, right? That sounds crazy.
No, it sounds wonderful.
You should do it. Absolutely.
I mean, it's your passion, Sam.
I mean, we should always do what we're passionate about.
Well, there is one...
one other thing that I'm passionate about.
[vocalizing]
[Maggie chuckling]
You never told me you could sail.
You never asked.
[Sam chuckles]
[Maggie] Ugh. I love it.
I always forget it's my happy place
until I'm in it.
Tighten up the sheet, Skipper.
[chuckles] Aye-aye, Captain.
♪ Holding ♪
♪ We must keep holding on ♪
♪ No matter what is goin' on ♪
♪ We must keep holding on ♪
♪ From [indistinct] ♪
♪ Only time will tell That I'm holdin' on ♪
♪ Lord knows Lord knows
♪ I've been holdin' on ♪
♪ The world will turn But I'll keep holdin' on ♪
♪ Shalalalalalalala Lalalalalalala Oh. ♪
♪ Oh. ♪
[sea waves hushing]
[sentimental music]
[soft gentle music]
[seagulls squawking]
[sea waves hushing]
[soft gentle music]
[sea waves hushing]
[soft music]
[crickets stridulating]
This reminds me of high school.
[chuckles]
Where's Daniel tonight?
He's, uh, he's at a sleepover.
Oh, so you planned this, huh?
You know, "planned" sounds kinda creepy.
[Maggie chuckles]
Uh, but... but hoped, definitely.
Yeah, definitely hoped.
[romantic music]
[fire crackling]
[birds chirping]
- That was wonderful. - Yeah.
It was perfect.
Um, I.
have to go to work.
[both chuckle]
I know.
- Thank you. - Yeah.
Thank you.
[Maggie chuckles]
[receding footsteps]
[soft music]
[approaching footsteps]
[Maggie exhales]
Did you sleep well, Margaret?
Oh, wonderfully, Fiona.
It must have been a nice sleep-in, yeah?
Lazy morning in bed?
Oh, yes, it was bliss.
[Fiona] Yeah.
Uh-huh.
No disturbances?
No, none.
So how come I've been banging on your door
for the past two hours?
One hour.
Fine, 10 minutes.
[soft chuckle] I guess I'm just a sound sleeper.
Uh-huh. Slut.
[Maggie giggles]
Okay, come on. I want all the details.
No. There's nothing to tell.
Okay.
Well, I'm gonna take you on a walk then.
Nice try.
I'm not talking.
You'll talk.
Now you know what it feels like.
[both chuckle]
[♪♪♪]
♪ Strong women tonight Together as one ♪
♪ When the feelin' is low We bring the fun ♪
♪ Over the years Through rain and shine ♪
♪ We always know How to bring the smiles ♪
[♪♪♪]
♪ Strong women We be groovin' ♪
♪ We got [indistinct] ♪
♪ The love we have [indistinct] ♪
♪ The best part of family Ain't no surprise ♪
♪ Oh. Cousin you've given me More than a living ♪
♪ More better than friends By a cousin ♪
♪ Who better than you ♪
♪ My cousin ♪
♪ Oh. cousin ♪
♪ You've given me More than a living ♪
♪ More better than friends By a cousin ♪
God, the beauty of this island,
it just hits you again and again.
Are you feeling better? You sound better.
Yeah, I am.
It's the island doing its work.
And maybe Sam has a little to do with it.
Yes, he does.
- Uh-huh. - And you.
And Nevis.
Oh, I just feel like I'm finally finding myself, you know?
Um-hmm.
I feel like I could stay here.
Maybe even live here.
So. what's stopping you?
Work.
Living here wouldn't stop that.
No, I guess you're right.
and keep this as a home base.
Would you miss London?
No, not at all.
Deep down inside,
Just never had the time to go.
Do you miss Christopher?
You know, when I first got here,
I felt that panicky feeling of, how am I ever gonna cope?
Um-hmm.
That's gone now.
And I feel so much stronger.
All thanks to you.
It's such a joy having you here.
I wish you could stay here forever.
[both chuckle]
I love you, Fee.
And I love you.
Right. So. this afternoon,
I was thinking we'd go and do some shopping therapy.
Actually, I've already made plans with Sam and Daniel.
Tomorrow?
Of course. As long as you're happy.
That's all I care about.
I am, Fiona. I'm really happy.
[Terry] Okay, I want to welcome you to the Swim Academy.
And children, it's very important
that you listen to the instructors, okay?
- [kids] Okay. Okay. Okay. - [Terry] Okay.
Everybody ready to have some fun?
[kids] Me!
[Terry] Okay! Let's go!
[kids squealing]
[buoyant music]
Hey, kiddo, it's okay.
I was nervous the first time too.
But you know Terry's there and the parents,
and your dad and me. we're all here.
You're gonna be safe.
It really is. Hey, I know you...
I know you're worried about getting splashed in the face.
But you splash me all the time, right?
All the time. Are you ready?
- Are you ready? - [Maggie chuckling]
Do you want one of us to take you down?
Do you wanna go with Maggie?
Come on, come on. Be brave.
- Oh! - [Maggie chuckles]
Oh, I see. I see how it is.
[Maggie] Oh, all right. Let's do it.
All right, have fun, big guy.
[water splashing]
What about that?
[Daniel] Any... any day that I'm not gonna.
You want to bury your feet?
You want to bury one of my feet?
Thank you.
Oh, my goodness!
[chuckles]
Well now, what am I gonna do?
I've got no feet left.
I'll bury yours too.
We're gonna be feet monsters when we come out.
We'll be full of sand!
[chuckles]
That's silly, I know.
But we'll go in the water and we'll wash it all off.
And it'll just disappear into the ocean.
And all the fishes will wiggle in the sand.
Ready to pull them out?
One, two, three.
Oh!
Look at all that sand.
It's all over the place.
Now, can I have my hat back, Mister?
[Daniel] Yeah.
Thank you.
All right. You ready for this?
You wanna get in the water?
- [Daniel] Yeah. - [Maggie] Okay, let's do it.
[buoyant music]
- [Sam] Yay! Come on, boy. - [Maggie] Yay!
You did great. High five.
- All right! - [Sam] Come on, come on.
[Maggie] You're so strong.
[Sam] Nice grip.
[Maggie chuckling]
- Yay! - [Sam] Come on, let's go
hop back in the car.
[Maggie] Okay. Go, go, go.
You are brilliant with him, you know.
Well, he's a good kid.
I know. I'm lucky.
With his mother leaving, it's hard on a little kid.
He asks about her sometimes.
You haven't talked about it?
She... she was a mess.
I hoped she would stop being a mess.
But she didn't.
and then she left.
That must have been devastating.
I should've seen it comin'.
The thing is. she left me Daniel.
And I see it as a privilege that I get to raise him,
spend so much time with him.
Because a lot of dads don't get to do that, so.
So yeah.
I think I'm the one that's lucky.
I think Daniel's pretty lucky too.
- [car door opens, closes] - [Sam grunts]
[Maggie grunts]
Come here, big guy. Come here.
[laughing]
[grunting]
- [car door closes] - [Maggie chuckles]
You were great today.
Hey, I'll meet you up in the kitchen, pal.
Bye, Maggie.
[chuckles] Bye.
Oh, my gosh, how was he not exhausted?
I am whupped.
Yeah. [chuckles]
Um, do you think that we could see each other later?
[romantic music]
Yeah, I think. I think we can make that happen.
Oh.
Okay.
[soft chuckle]
[car pulling up]
[car door opens]
[car engine stops]
[car door closes]
Christopher.
What are you doing here?
How did you find me?
Wasn't hard to figure out.
Fiona is the only person you're ever gonna go to.
[sentimental music]
I have a plane booked
to take us back to London tomorrow morning.
You can't just show up here like this.
Maggie, we're married.
Okay? You don't just walk away from 10 years of marriage
just because...
I...
I made a mistake. And I'm so sorry.
Please, let's just go home and we can talk about it.
[door opens]
[knock on door]
What you doin'?
I'm leaving.
I can see that.
Christopher's here.
He wants me to come home.
So I'm going.
Why?
Because.
I can't just leave everything behind, you know?
He's my husband.
I can't just walk away from that.
At least without talking about it.
Can you trust him again?
I don't know.
Just know that I'm right here for you.
And, um, I love you.
[sentimental music playing]
I love you too.
[birds chirping]
- Maggie, I... - No, wait.
Let me speak, please.
You're the most extraordinary person
I have ever met.
And I was not expecting to have all of these feelings.
Which makes it all the more complicated.
[slow sad music playing]
'Cause I feel frightened and conflicted and excited and...
and angry and sad and happy all at the same time.
My head is... is... is a complete mess.
But I can't just walk away from my old life.
Our actions have consequences.
And I have to go back and talk to my husband.
I know. I understand that.
I'm sorry that I wasn't strong enough.
to not complicate your life even more.
The fact is you made.
you made me feel something that I have never felt before.
Give Daniel a hug for me, okay?
[receding footsteps]
[sentimental music fades]
[wind blowing]
[thunder rumbling]
Are you sure?
Look, even the island doesn't want you to leave.
It's crying.
[breathing deeply]
I have to go, Fee.
I'm gonna miss you.
Me too.
We're here, okay?
[mellow music playing]
[jet buzzing]
- [cameras clicking] - [shouting indistinct questions]
Come on, get out of the way, guys.
Give the lady some room.
Maggie, Maggie. Have you got a comment?
Maggie. Please, please, please.
Get off my property! Back off!
[door bangs shut]
[sighs]
[door bangs]
[sentimental music]
Um, kettle just boiled.
Um, do you want tea?
What are you having?
Chamomile.
[dishes clattering]
[exhales]
Why'd you come back, Christopher?
No more lies, no more excuses.
Just the truth.
When we spoke on the phone,
everything was just crazy. Okay?
I was in the middle of a shoot,
the whole Alexandra pregnancy thing, it just.
I made a mistake.
But that's done now, and I'm thinking clearly.
And Maggie, I love you.
Okay? I don't want to have a baby.
What am I gonna do with a kid?
I want this, us, the life that we've created together,
making films, because it works.
And you know, the Alex thing, in a way I don't regret it
because it made me realize what we have is so special.
I'm sorry, let me get this straight.
You run off with another woman, who is now having your child,
and you want us to pretend like we can just go back to normal?
Like I should be flattered that it took all of this
for you to realize that what we had was special?
Maggie...
No, Christopher.
This is done.
Don't do this to us.
To us? [scoffs]
Where was "us" when you were having an affair?
There hasn't been an us for as long as I can remember.
There wasn't even an us at our wedding.
It has always been about you.
And if I've learned anything in the past few days,
it's that I am stronger without you.
I don't want to be the leading lady
in your story anymore.
I'm gonna be the hero in my own.
So what are you saying?
I'm saying this is over.
Our marriage has reached its third act.
And I'm not hanging around.
Billy Wilder.
Yeah.
At least he knew how to make a movie.
[somber music playing]
Darling.
[kissing]
Oh.
[chuckling]
Helen. Maggie!
Aren't you a sight to behold.
Why thank you.
What can I get you? Chopped salad, no dressing?
[exhales] No, I think I'll have whatever is fresh and local.
Let the chef decide.
And a large glass of Sancerre, please.
I'll have the Merlot, darling.
I'm gonna have to send all my clients
to the Caribbean on a jolly if this is how they come back.
[Maggie chuckling]
Hmm. So?
How's Christopher when he's not punching journalists?
He didn't punch them.
[sighing deeply] But you really want to know how Christopher is?
He's pathetic.
I know a four-year-old with more backbone than him.
So, you left him?
Yeah.
Thank you.
That's it. Getting a divorce.
It's over. New life. New Maggie.
- Good girl. - [glasses clanks]
Hmm. And. I'm not doing it.
Doing what?
The next movie.
I just want to concentrate on Paper Scissors.
You know, I want to focus on something else.
I've been acting for the past 20 years and.
when I wrote this script,
I didn't know what the story was
or where it was going.
Or anything about the lead character.
But now I know.
You deserve some happiness, darling girl.
You've phoned me every day since I represented you,
and in the last ten days you've phoned me twice;
once to tell me you were going away,
and then again to tell me you were coming back.
The gap in between speaks volumes.
There is something different about you.
Let's toast to that.
- Cheers. - [glasses clink]
- [Helen laughing] - [Maggie exhales]
[Helen laughing]
- Goodbye, darling. - Oh, bye.
[kissing]
- Be safe. - Okay.
Yeah, bye.
[receding footsteps]
[sighing]
[lively music playing]
[song in foreign language playing]
Hey, bud. Come on.
[grunting] Right, don't go too far, okay?
Okay.
[car door closes]
[romantic music]
Don't even think about stealing that water.
This is private property, you know.
You'll find the water belongs to Nevis.
[chuckles]
[music building up]
Come on. Let's go get Daniel.
Still have a lot of vanilla vines to plant, you know.
[chuckles]
[romantic music continues]
[rhythmic music playing]
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[mellow music playing]
[music continues]
[music fades away]