Cedar Cove

- Previously, on Cedar Cove... - Who are you?

Cliff Harting.

I'm Grace. Grace Sherman.

I've only known you for a few months,

and we've never really talked much.

I just got called for a job,

but I have to leave tomorrow.

I am not the most experienced sailor.

I can't imagine anyone

I would rather be lost at sea with.

Okay, great. Come by whenever you want.

I'm always ready for you.

I mean... the gallery is ready.

To display your prints.

Bye.

I didn't sound nervous, did I?

Let me guess. John Bowman?

He wants to bring by 14 prints to sell.

14?

Doesn't he usually only bring a few at a time?

I know, it's unusual, but good for the gallery.

His photos always attract a crowd.

Just his photos?

Cedar Cove Art Gallery.

Hey, honey. I'm about to head over

to the Captain's Galley for dinner. You want to join me?

I'd love to, mom. Rain check?

Seth's coming home today.

Oh, that's great.

How did his job go?

I don't know.

Communication's not so great on those boats.

I'm lucky if I get an email.

Well, is he gonna take you to dinner?

Actually, I'm cooking dinner for him,

on the boat.

Kind of a welcome-home surprise.

You're cooking?

Well, I didn't say that it would be a pleasant surprise.

We're sorry...

Where are you?

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So he hasn't called you or emailed you?

Nothing.

I'm sure he's just delayed, you know?

Maybe the ship came in late.

They were catching so many fish,

they decided to stay out longer.

What about contacting

the company he's working for?

I called this morning.

Monohan Fisheries. I got the voicemail.

Hopefully, they'll call me back,

although the guy on the recording

sounded pretty sketchy.

It's Alaska, what do you expect?

Now, come on, both of you, stop it.

I can see it in your faces.

You're both starting to worry already.

Trust me. Seth is fine.

He just got tied up, that's all.

Maybe I should go up there and find him myself.

No!

This is the nature of the job. It's unpredictable.

This kind of thing's bound to happen.

Okay, I'll tell you what irks me is,

you went to all that trouble to surprise him.

He owes you big-time when he gets back here.

- Moon! - I know what you want!

Oh. Yes, please, go. You're excused.

Let me know when you hear from Seth.

Absolutely.

- Wow... hey there. - Hey!

Hi. How are you?

Well, the day didn't start so good,

but then I got a phone call,

then it got a whole lot better.

Really? Did you hear from Eric?

No. No. Still nothing there.

Oh, I'm sorry, I just thought...

No, it's fine.

I've tried making several phone calls,

I've sent emails, I just... get no response.

Give him time. He'll come around.

So, then what was the call about?

I got a job offer.

Wow...

I mean, just a quick freelance assignment.

A guy I know, he writes for a paper in Seattle.

He covers the Mariners,

but he's got a wedding he's got to go to next weekend,

so he asked if I would cover the Saturday game.

That's great.

It is.

I get my own byline.

It's a foot back in the door.

I mean, a couple of months ago,

no one would even talk to me,

let alone give me an assignment, and in sports, no less, so...

So, this might lead to something bigger?

No, I doubt it.

I mean, you never know,

but I'm just glad that they thought of me, that's all.

Well, that's terrific, Jack. You deserve it.

Well, I should run.

Gotta finish this Pulitzer-worthy article

on the new play that the theater is putting on.

Oh. What play is it?

Romeo and Juliet.

Everything alright with you?

Well, usually, you only bring

three or four prints at a time to sell,

so, naturally, I start wondering.

I lost my job.

Your job? I thought this was your job.

The money I make selling photographs is good,

but it's not enough to pay the bills.

Oh. I'm sorry.

What was your job?

- Chef. - Chef!

Wow, really?

Where?

Seafood place in Tacoma.

That's great.

I mean, not that you lost your job,

but you're a chef.

So what happened? Place close down?

No.

Oh.

Sorry.

Well, uh...

Don't you worry about these prints.

They are definitely going to sell.

Hey, you!

Hey.

I was waiting for you to get out of court.

I wanted to, uh...

Talk to you about something.

Oh. What's up?

Well, I know, earlier,

when I told you about the freelance job,

you seemed a little concerned.

No, Jack, I'm fine.

It's great that you got the offer.

I just want you to know

that it doesn't affect us, okay?

I mean, you and me.

Whatever happens...

I'm crazy about you.

You know that, right?

So, uh...

I had a thought.

Why don't you come with me?

Now wait a minute.

Was he laid off, or was he fired?

I don't know. I didn't ask.

Figured I'd made him uncomfortable enough.

Me and my big mouth.

Thank you.

You know, they're looking to hire a new chef

at the Captain's Galley.

Maybe he could apply there.

Kind of a step down

from his restaurant in Tacoma.

Might bring him to Cedar Cove on a more permanent basis.

Oh. So...

You like this guy.

Unfortunately,

I don't think he likes me.

Oh, come on.

How can anybody not like you? You're adorable.

I know, right?

But he's just...

Well, he's not much of a talker.

And you're surprised? Look at his photos!

There's no people in them. It's just nature.

I've tried to get him to open up,

make conversation.

Aw, sweetie. He's probably just shy.

What's wrong?

Who was that?

The fishing company in Alaska.

Seth's ship came in on-time, as scheduled.

He collected his pay,

and now nobody's seen him since.

- How far is this lake? - Almost there.

I got to warn you,

I had real terrible luck

last time I went fishing.

Don't worry about it.

You're gonna love this spot.

It's my favorite lake in the region.

You used to do this professionally?

No, no. I worked the big commercial vessels

out of the Sound, up and down the coast.

Even had a boat of my own for awhile.

Do you miss it?

Yeah, I do.

I don't miss the hours or the storms.

The camaraderie, mostly.