Grazie for welcoming us to your incredible city.
We are…
very excited
to be continuing our relationship with Bavazza.
And what better way to celebrate our two cultures coming together
than with a crisp, invigorating bavazzatini.
We agree.
It was so popular at our event in Paris.
We can't wait for everyone in Roma to try them.
-Chin-chin! -Uh, it's 10:00 a.m.
So? It's coffee.
Rich Italian espresso.
-And vodka. -Yeah.
Oui. Smooth, sophisticated French vodka.
They're coming together
molto well.
Ah, molto.
Now, uh… It's… Where was I?
The launch party.
Oh, yes. Everything's confirmed for our bavazzatini launch party
at La Posta Vecchia this week.
Look at those views. I mean…
Oh! And for entertainment, we booked Mindy Chen, who's just arrived.
How cool!
Everyone in Roma loves her song, "Ruins."
They'll love her even more singing in a martini glass.
She's going to have our hearts racing just like a bavazzatini.
How does Mindy feel about nipple tassels?
Let's sidebar that for the rehearsal tomorrow.
Okay.
-Ciao, bella! -Oh my God!
-Ciao! Mwah! -Mwah!
-Thank you for coming. -Thank you for booking me a job.
Okay, this…
Molto italiano.
The hair, the scarf.
Oh, Marcello says it will protect me from colpo d'aria.
-Oh. -Which is "a hit of wind," I think.
I don't know. Italians take it very seriously.
You let him dress you?
Mm… mostly undress.
You're never coming back to Paris, are you?
Everything moves so slowly here.
I miss Paris.
-And me? -That goes without saying.
Still nice to hear once in a while.
Listen, I know I'm here longer than expected
but I can't leave until the Rome office is on its feet.
How long is that going to take?
I don't know.
Laurent, I never ask you how long you're going to be in Saint-Tropez.
When have we stopped each other from pursuing our interests?
I completely support what you're doing.
I'd just like to know when I'm going to see you again.
Is that so irrational of me to ask?
Sylvie?
Sorry, darling, what did you say?
It doesn't matter.
You're clearly distracted.
Just call me back later.
If you can find time in your busy schedule.
Ciao.
Sorry to interrupt, but we have our lunch with Muratori.
Oh! How's that going?
Well, Antonia agreed to do the fragrance,
so Antoine clearly won her over.
Marcello thinks she has a crush on him.
Antoine will flirt his way into any woman's checkbook.
But if she's happy, we're happy.
Come on, let's go.
You license the use of the Muratori name to Antoine, and he'll do the rest.
The formula, the packaging.
And we'll handle the marketing.
Which we will approve.
-Naturally. -Any questions?
Um, just one.
Are you wearing the fragrance again?
I am.
Still like it?
Mmm!
Next step is marketing the fragrance.
We'd like to hire a director to shoot a commercial.
Let's call it a short film.
That captures the essence of Muratori.
Many major brands collaborate with world-class directors.
Kenzo used Spike Jonze.
Chanel hired Baz Luhrmann, and Dior had Sofia Coppola.
That sounds expensive.
Well, not necessarily.
I'm close to one of Italy's best directors, Giancarlo Petri.
Oh.
And I'm sure I can convince him to keep his fee more down to earth.
And we'll premiere the film on Muratori's Instagram account.
Ah, that won't work. Sorry.
Mamma's not a fan of social media. We don't even have an account.
Ah, well, you do now.
You've always said--
I know, but Emily found
so many lovely photos of your father with the goats.
It would be a shame not to share them.
-You're good. -Yeah, don't say I didn't warn you.
Uh, Antoine, to truly understand our brand and who we are,
you should visit our town.
Come spend the weekend with me in Solitano.
Well, that's a wonderful idea.
Um…
I'd love to.
And I'll get my CFO to join us.
Smells even better during the day.
Next time you're booking client travel, please organize an airport transfer.
Mindy had to take a taxi,
which was an ordeal, for me.
Of course. Sorry, I didn't know Mindy was a client.
She's not. She's here to perform at the Bavazza event.
It's just hard keeping track of who's a client
and who's dating a client,
like… Mindy and Alfie.
How long have they been together?
They're not.
Well, they sure looked cozy outside of Gabriel's restaurant.
Alfie is Emily's ex.
Another one?
Genevieve, I think you should focus on work and stop spreading rumors.
Arrivederci.
I know people at Ferrari, Ferrero, Ferragamo, all the F's.
Fantastic!
I just heard the craziest thing. Genevieve said -
Jane! You must be looking for Sylvie.
Actually, I was just telling Luc
about all the brands I can connect you with in Rome.
Do either of you like speedboats?
Do I look like I would?
I love boats.
I live on one.
That feels right.
Oh! Jane can get us a speedboat.
For a fee.
So, where's my office?
You're… working here now?
Yes, Jane is consulting for us.
Senior Executive of Brand Relationships.
And as promised,
I have landed you a meeting with the head of marketing at Fendi.
That's incredible.
-For a fee. -We're meeting with Fendi? That's huge!
Who said anything about you?
You can't meet Fendi's head of marketing without the head of your office.
You're the head of the office?
That's still under consideration.
Grazie, tesoro.
You shouldn't get hung up on titles.
Thank you for the advice, Princess.
You asked me to run this office. What changed?
That's when we only had one account.
Now I'm trying to build something more substantial here.
And Senior Executive of Brand Relationships?
That's under consideration.
Find a way to work with Jane.
Hm?
If the office is gonna succeed,
we need people with connections, not just followers.
So, after an aperitivo, next was antipasti.
Sì. Then primi, the pasta course.
I overdid it on the cacio e pepe. I barely had room for secundi.
Seconds?
-No, that's the main course. -Oh!
Everything was so delicious.
I'm as stuffed as those zucchini flowers. Oh!
That's why we take a passeggiata, a stroll to walk off dinner.
-Aw. -Aw!
Or even better, we dance it off.
Wha-- Oh. Oh!
Yeah!
Look at you, drinking and dancing on a work night.
Rome Emily is the best.
I know.
Ooh!
Looks like Marcello found a friend.
-Uh, I'll go say hi. -Okay.
Oh!
Uh, Emily, this is Lucia. Lucia, Emily.
-Ciao. -Ciao.
Marcello!
Oh! I'll be right back.
So, you're American?
Marcello's never dated one before.
Oh. Well, there's a first time for everything, I guess.
He's so sweet.
Just don't get too…
I don't know how you say it in English.
Attached?
Yeah. Yeah, that's how we say it.
Buonasera. Buonasera.
Buonasera.
You okay?
You seem like Paris Emily again.
I do, don't I?
Meeting his ex just brought up old feelings.
About Gabriel?
And how Camille was always hovering around like a ghost trapped in limbo?
Yeah, I know, it's dumb.
No. No, it's not.
That was a really tough time for you.
But people can be friends with their exes and it's not complicated.
Like you and Alfie.
You two are just friends, right?
Like, there are no feelings there anymore, right?
No. Yeah, no, there's not. You're right. Good point.
Yeah.
So, I have a meeting…
Ooh!
…with one of my favorite brands today.
No! Fendi?
Oh! If Grandma could see me now.
Oh no. Is Gran a ghost too?
-What? No, she lives in Lake Bluff. -Oh.
I still can't believe she gave this to me. She loved it so much.
You've never let me see it in daylight. It's stunning.
No natural oils until the beeswax leather conditioner dries.
Okay.
I'm surprised you brought it to Rome.
What, and leave it with you in Paris?
Who knows what you'd get up to while I was away.
Oh, don't forget we have your rehearsal for Bavazza later.
Cool, cool, I'll meet you there.
And, Em,
about Marcello, don't open The X Files.
The truth is not out there.
Wow, I am such a Fendi fan.
They're celebrating their 100th anniversary this year,
so we could help usher them into a new era.
Fendi doesn't need our help.
This meeting is about making a good impression.
What the Italians call fare bella figura.
You don't think I'm making a good impression?
I have a few notes.
Fare bella figura isn't just about what you wear,
it's how you hold yourself, conduct yourself.
I think Emily has a very bella figura.
Well, thank you, Luc.
Molto bella.
Just let me do the talking, huh?
To commemorate our centennial,
we will be holding events in major cities across the world,
starting in Rome and ending in Paris.
And at each stop,
we will be releasing a new baguette bag inspired by the city.
A runway road show.
Esattamente.
Well, since Agence Grateau has a foothold in Rome and Paris,
we are well-suited to share our expertise in both cities.
Good to know.
Not to put you on the spot,
but since you're Parisians,
I'm open to hearing your ideas for the new Paris baguette design.
Nothing to do with the Eiffel Tower, vi prego.
Why not a baguette designed to look like an actual French baguette?
A playful nod to its original inspiration.
It could even smell like a baguette.
Very amusing.
Maybe not couture enough for our anniversary.
Mm.
Excuse me.
What is that?
Oh, I thought you'd like it.
It's an original 1997 release from my grandmother.
May I?
Of course.
I'm sorry, my dear, but this is a fake.
No, it's not.
I think she knows a fake when she sees one.
You see these uneven spaces between the stitches?
The clasp, very poor quality. The logo isn't as sharp either.
It's very easy to trick the untrained eye.
That's why it's so important to pay close attention to details.
Please give us time to workshop more ideas and--
What about a fake Fendi?
Scusi?
Why not create a baguette that celebrates,
no, embraces its imperfections and errors?
A real fake Fendi.
So, is it real or fake?
Exactly.
That's the question that will be on everyone's lips.
It's fake,
but it's real.
Get it?
I get it. Very clever.
Not suitable for Paris.
Too…
Americanata.
Maybe it would work in Los Angeles.
Sì.
Better for Los Angeles.
Well, that went well.
No, it didn't.
She said sì.
I mean, sure, it wasn't an idea for Paris, but--
When Italians say yes, they don't always mean it.
They value politeness, they don't want to offend,
so they say yes even if they don't agree.
Ah! Like how the French always start everything with a "no."
No, we don't.
At least answering no gives you the option of later saying yes.
You start with yes, then you're stuck.
Not in Italy. They just take it back later.
Do you think Fendi will ever give us another chance?
That's a no.
Oh my God, you offendi-ed Fendi.
I thought I had something special, but it wasn't real.
All that beeswax leather conditioner for nothing.
-Grazie for doing this, Mindy. -Of course.
Your chariot awaits.
Oh, why is the martini so… dirty?
It's a grande bavazzatini.
Oh yeah, I'm not sure I want to splash around in… muddy waters.
You don't want to swim in the espresso martini?
Um…
How are you two not seeing what we're seeing?
Wha…
Oh, I see what's wrong with it.
-Yeah, it's a little… -Finally.
We forgot the coffee beans.
Oh!
So much better.
Brown water with floaters?
Now it's an unflushed toilet.
Luc, was this your first idea?
No, number two.
Okay, I got you.
-Yeah, I think we can do better. -Okay.
Lovely.
Is this considered an aperitivo?
Uh, no.
This is dolce and caffè rolled into one.
-Delicious and dangerous. -Ah!
It's my kind of drink.
Ahem.
Scusatemi.
Marcello Muratori, I'd like you to meet Giancarlo Petri,
who's attached to direct our Muratori fragrance film.
That's wonderful news. I'm such a fan.
L'Auto della Fuga is one of my favorite films.
Oh, thank you. You are too kind.
I look forward to seeing how you capture my family's brand.
-Bavazzatini? -Oh, no, no, no.
After what happened today, I need a real drink.
-I'll find you a glass of wine. -I'll join you, hm?
I'm sorry again about Fendi.
Okay, what is done is done.
But you need to learn that you don't always have to have the answer.
Admitting you don't know something is stronger and more honest.
I will take note of that.
And who in the world would buy a real fake Fendi?
It's super-meta and self-referential.
Okay? And that's exactly where fashion is headed.
Emily, it's important to know what's real, huh?
Hey!
-Hey. -Hi!
It's showtime!
Emily, thanks for saving Mindy's dance number.
No problem.
Jane's connections really came through.
It's a great party!
Just one more.
Now he's thinkin' 'bout me every night
Oh, isn't that sweet?
I guess so
Say you can't sleep
Baby, I know
That's that me espresso
Move it up, down, left, right, oh
Switch it up like Nintendo
Say you can't sleep
Baby, I know
That's that me espresso
I can't relate to desperation
My give-a…
Ah
Are on vacation
And I got this one boy
And he won't stop calling
When they act this way
I know I got 'em
Too bad your ex don't do it for ya
Walked in And dream-came-trued it for ya
Soft skin, and I perfumed it for ya
I know, I Mountain Dew it for ya
That morning coffee, brewed it for ya
One touch and I brand new-ed it for ya
Oh
Now he's thinking about me
Every night, oh, isn't that sweet? I guess so
Say you can't sleep Baby, I know
That's that me espresso
Move it up, down, left, right, oh Switch it up like Nintendo
Say you can't sleep Baby, I know
That's that me espresso
-What are you doing here? -Well, I wasn't gonna miss that.
Wait, did you follow me to Rome?
Yeah, uh, I did.
I just can't stop thinking about you.
No, you idiot. I'm here for work.
Oh!
Oh my God! Hi, you're here!
-Hey, Cooper. -Hi!
Antoine wants me to negotiate the Muratori deal.
Oh! Yeah. Nice. Murato-- Yeah.
Great.
Excuse me. That was fabulous!
You're so talented!
Oh, grazie, I-- I think.
Mindy Chen, right?
Yes.
-I knew I recognized you. -Oh!
I must have watched your "Ruins" song on TikTok a thousand times.
-How long are you in Rome? -I'm leaving tomorrow.
-No, you can't. -Oh!
I need you on Ballando, Ballando, Ballando.
Oh.
-I don't know. -Uh, "Dance, Dance, Dance."
It's the biggest celebrity dance-off on Italian television.
Oh my God. Uh…
Sì, I'd love to.
Fantastic.
Here's my card.
-Grazie mille. -Call me tomorrow.
-Okay? -Yes.
Ah!
-Look at us! All here in Rome together? -Yeah.
Yay!
Oh. I need to put more clothes on, so I… Okay. Bye-bye.
Bye.
Ciao.
-Bye-bye. -Ciao.
Don't you ciao me. Something's going on between you two.
Who?
People are talking.
About me and Alfie?
Gross, look at him.
His shirt is way too tight.
I'm not into muscles.
Girl, yes, you are. Who isn't?
Nothing's going on, Julien. Drop it.
-Bye. -Bye.
Emily, this is Celia.
-Hi, nice to meet you. -You too.
Oh!
Three.
Three is for close family and friends.
Any friend of Marcello is a friend of mine.
-Isn't he the greatest? -He is.
How do you two know each other?
Uh, our parents are friends.
Well, they tried very hard to push us down the aisle,
and they almost succeeded.
Celia's family owns this hotel.
Oh! What a coincidence.
Not really.
Luc asked me for venue recommendations,
and I told him you can't beat La Posta Vecchia.
It's so beautiful.
Then how come you never wanted to stay here when we were together?
Are you joking?
-We were here all the time. -That's not true.
It doesn't matter. Sorry.
Um… Uh, yeah, I should-- I should get back to work.
Excuse me.
So, was anyone else in the running to direct a Muratori film?
Oh, it was very competitive, but somehow I knew you could handle it.
Mm, I'm sure I can.
Let's get a room here tonight.
Mmm. I'm sure I could arrange that.
Sylvie!
Isn't that your husband?
Laurent, why are you in Rome?
Surprise.
I was coming to spend the night with you, but clearly you're taken.
Giancarlo.
I know who you are.
Seriously?
The one man I said was off limits?
Since when has our marriage had limits?
I don't tell you who you can and can't see.
Even when they're someone you have a child with.
In her defense, Sylvie has been up front about your marriage
from day one.
No, I don't need defending.
And stay out of other people's relationships.
Get your own.
-She chose to stay here for a reason. -Oui, for work.
See? You're just a fling like all the others.
That's what she does.
Whenever people get too close, she leaves.
I should know.
Followed her to Paris, now to Rome.
But maybe, Sylvie, I should stop chasing you.
Now, kindly fuck off and let me talk privately with my wife.
I'm not going anywhere. She's with me.
-We're married. -Barely.
Just leave.
-You leave. -Okay, I'll leave.
Sylvie!
Where are you going?
What are you doing?
Do you even know how to drive a boat?
She does.
Oh.
That's rough.
I've known that family a long time. He's a player.
He's always speeding around on his Vespa with another leggy beauty.
Then I look at you, and I wonder,
what is it about you?
Is your family rich?
What? No.
Well, my husband thought he married me for my money,
and I thought I married him for his.
We were both fooled.
Girls like us can't be too careful.
Emily, wait!
Are you leaving?
Oh, I didn't think you'd notice.
You seemed pretty busy flirting with Celia.
Flirting?
What are you talking about?
I've been down this road before. Okay?
I don't want to be in a relationship
where I'm looking over my shoulder, worried about your ex.
It doesn't feel good.
Celia and I are friends.
That's all. She's engaged.
Oh, come on. Your hands were all over each other.
That's how Italians talk, very physical. It doesn't mean anything.
I don't know what anything means in this country. Are we really together?
Or are you just a player, and I'm your next ex?
Where is this coming from?
I thought my grandmother's bag was real, that I was running the Rome office.
I thought that "yes" meant yes.
I thought that…
I just-- I…
I thought that I'd found someone special.
And now I'm not so sure.
Okay, you have these impossibly beautiful women in your life.
And I'm just worried that you're a fake Fendi.
That what we have isn't real.
Can I pick you up at your apartment tomorrow morning?
There is somewhere I'd like to take you.
Sure.
Buongiorno.
You look beautiful this morning.
I find that hard to believe because I didn't sleep at all.
Me neither.
I was… thinking about what you said,
and I want you to know that all those women are in my past.
Ancient history.
Yeah, well, that's the problem with Rome. Ancient history is everywhere.
True, but you and me…
this is the future.
Look, I don't know what happened with your ex,
but I'm not that guy.
I've never lied to you, and I never will.
Oh…
There she is.
Thank you for saying that.
I think I just got in my head and projected my ancient history onto you.
You gonna tell me where we're going? You know how I feel about surprises.
It's a good one, I promise.
I promise, okay?
What you find
What you feel now
What you know
To be real
What you find…
Fendi, really?
Trust me, hm?
What you feel now
I feel I need you, baby
What you know, oh, oh To be real
Grazie.
Ooh
Your love's for real now
You know that your love is my love
My love is your love Our love…
Pick any bag you want.
Oh. Uh…
That's so generous, but you don't have to.
I've recovered from my whole fake Fendi fiasco.
This isn't about a bag.
I want you to know you have the real thing.
Ooh…
Because from the moment I met you, I knew I did.
You know that your love is my love
My love is your love
Our love is here to stay now
What you find
I think I love you, yeah
What you feel now
I feel I need you
What you know
Oh, oh, to be real, yeah
Oh, yeah, what you find
I think I love you
What you feel now
I feel I need you
What you know, oh, yeah
Oh, yeah, to be real
It's time to be real
To be real
It's time to be real
To be real
No, no, no, no