One Forgotten Phone. One Unexpected Encounter

Just to be clear, I'm new here too. I was hired three months ago to try and turn this place around. So I want to be sure you understand this work is as needed. The truth is, I'm a dad. I just moved to town. I need a flexible schedule and, well, this really would be perfect. Okay. Alright, Will. Let's do this. Alright, let me show you where the maintenance room is. Sounds good. There's a list of projects. Okay, that is it for today. Great job, everyone. Let's get moving because I promised Theo I'd be back to the shop on time for once. Ooh, does he have a hot date? Um, probably, but we have a strict cousins policy. No meddling in each other's dating lives. I doubt that's a promise you'll be keeping. Yeah, probably not. Alright, bye guys. That means you too, Georgina. Keep it moving. Do not get me in trouble with Theo. Alright, okay, bye. Organize utility closet. Fix fan in the pottery room. Well, are we open to going out tonight? I don't know. I don't feel ready. Couldn't make anything decent today. You worry too much. It'll be fun. What's wrong? Your daughter's being difficult. Well, that's nothing new. Mom! You know the new Madrona gallery that opened up in the neighborhood? Well, they're having an open house tonight. And through my vast network and, of course, unparalleled charm, I secured us an invitation so that T can corner the owner and convince him to showcase her pottery. Well, that's exciting. And yet, you don't seem excited. I have to get out of my own way. You've always struggled with this. And I don't think... Theo shall not be named. Yes, him. I don't think he helped. But on your birthday, you told me this was your year. The year of new T. The year you were going to make your dreams come true. Well, in my defense, I was two Mai Tai's deep when I said that, but I know I need to believe in myself. You are ready. Okay, I am ready. Yes. Year of new T. Woo! Let's do it. Finally. Yeah. Although I can't go dressed like this. Come on. Okay, you're right. Have fun, you two. I'll lock up here when I'm done. What do you mean when you're done? Mom, do not rearrange the store again. I wouldn't dream of it. Yes, you would. Hey, somebody left their phone in the pottery room. Do you know if there's a lost and found? Let me see. Oh, that's T's. She's gone for the day. Well, I don't want to leave it in there. I'll take it to Liz. Thank you. Liz is in a meeting. I saw someone from the city arrive a few moments ago. Oh. You know, T's shop is just a little ways down Main Street. The retro metro. If you're leaving, I'm sure she'd appreciate you dropping it off. Well. I would do it, but I'm at the end of a good book. I'll see what I can do. One Cosmo. Drink up. A Cosmo? Is this 2003? Early millennium is back in fashion. You know that. You're right. Okay, so my sources tell me you want to talk to Ken, who is that guy there. Which one? Blue suit. Blue suit, blue suit. Okay, yeah, he looks nice. I can talk to him. He's not scary. Yeah. And you're going to be with me every step of the way, so. I believe in you. Deal. Hi there. Sorry to bother you. I'm Will from the Learning Tree. T forgot her phone there, so I just wanted to come by and drop it off. You're very kind. I'm her mom, Leanne. It's very nice to meet you, Leanne. Is T here? Or maybe I can leave it with you? She went to a reception up at the Madrona Gallery. At the other end of Main Street. She's going to need her phone to show off her pottery. Right, so I should go to the Madrona Gallery. Yes. At the end of Main Street. Yes. Very close. You can't miss it. Okay. Alright, will do. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. Hi, sorry, I need to borrow my cousin. Okay, we are going to do this before I wimp out. And I need you here with me for moral support. Roger that. Okay. Let's go. Oh no. What no? I forgot my phone. I needed to show him the pictures of my pottery. I have to go back and I have to go get it. I have your pictures. You do? Of course. You sent them to me. Aw, you kept them? Sure. Aw. Only because I'm too lazy to delete them. There it is. There what is? New T wouldn't forget her phone. Yes, she would. She just wouldn't use it to justify her insecurities. Hey, stuff happens. You're up. Hello. Welcome to Madrona. Hi, I'm T. Collins. And this is my cousin Theo. We own the Retro Metro down the street. And welcome to the neighborhood. Thank you. I've seen your shop, but I haven't had a chance to stop by yet. Oh, no, that's okay. I'm sure you're so busy, you know, with stuff. Stuff. We won't take up much of your time. But T. here is an artist. Yes. Photos? Right. He's got pics for you. But pottery, cups, bowls, tortilla warmers, a garden gnome. I don't really talk about him. I mean, who among us hasn't had a gnome, right? Right. You have talent. Thank you. But... Uh-oh. If I'm being honest, your work lacks complexity. I can't look at it and know anything about you. You're making pretty things, not revealing yourself to your audience. You know, T. has actually been working on some really interesting new stuff. The new stuff? Yeah. Yes. It's a bunch of new things. Hey, look. I have another show coming up in a few weeks. I'm reviewing submissions. If you can show me something before the show that I can respond to, I might be able to squeeze you in. But give me something I've not seen before. Something that's about T. Okay? Okay. Excuse me. It was nice meeting both of you. Yeah, thank you. Okay, you know what? It's okay. It's okay. I think I'm just going to get my coat and go. Okay. I'll come with. No, no. Stay. Schmooze. I'll see you tomorrow. Fancy seeing you here. It's you. Will. And I come bearing a gift. Thank you. You're welcome. I just hate when people tell me to put myself into something. I mean, what does that even mean? Well, who are you? I don't know. I'm just me. Okay, well toss some things out there, you know? Tell me about yourself. Okay. Well, I'm Chinese-American. I've lived here forever, except for four very memorable years in Seattle for college. Okay, if you can remember them, then... I hate to break it to you, but they were not that memorable. That's a good point. Yeah. What else? You're an artist. I want to be. Do you make art? Yeah. Well, then, you're an artist. That's how it works. Hmm. You're also a teacher? Mm-hmm. What else? You love ice cream. How'd you know that? Oh, I saw the longing and the passion in those eyes when we walked past the ice cream shop. Oh, I hate being obvious. This is me. Okay, well, what else? You're a businesswoman. I am. Okay, okay, you're on a roll here. Do you dance? Uh, alone in the house. Do you sing? Alone in the car. Are you dating anyone? Uh, I was for a long time, but it didn't stick. Yeah, I tried online dating for a while. That didn't stick either. Um, well, thank you for walking me back and pondering the universe with me and for my phone. Anytime. I'll see you around the community center, T. Wait. Who are you, Will? Me? Yeah, I feel... No, no. But... Not fair. Come on. I mean, if you had to answer that question, what would you say? I'd say that today I met some really nice people. And I got to return a phone to its rightful owner. I got to take a stroll down Main Street with an artist wearing the heck out of a red dress. So me? I don't know. I'm just a guy having a real great day.