[Emma] Okay what is up with snarky Knightly? I haven't spoken to him since he's compared me to the future of Miss You-Know-Who. 

How could he say those things? I thought he understood me better than that. Or, better than most people.

Okay yes, Caroline and I have some similarities; admittedly good ones.

We're both extremely fashionable and educated women from influential families whose careers involve networking but that is where the similarities end.

So with that in mind, I would just like to say... I am the one and only Emma Woodhouse and I am not a hair-tossing, fake-smiling, condescending, insulting, control freak. Nope! None of those things!

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[Emma] So it has become clear that a few easily obtained superficial requirements were all the state Senator Elton was ever looking for in a wife.

No wonder he didn't want me to find him someone to inspire him to be his better self.

All he wanted was a high-powered socialite on his arm.

And what's this with Jane Fairfax? She is accomplished, successful, and though she may be single there is nothing wrong with that. Nothing.

But being that delusional is hardly surprising coming from someone who hires a very prestigious life-style expert and party-planner and then proceeds to tell her what to do every step of the way.

Caroline is coming in today so we can decide and discuss the menus.

There have already been a few hiccups but I've come up with the perfect solution. As always.

I don't care how many birthday parties she throws. I am a professional and nobody out party-plans Emma Woodhouse.

[ Scene changes to Caroline sitting next to Emma ]

[Emma] Are you okay?

[Caroline] Sorry, I'm having a stellar hair day. You should really see my stylist, he could do wonders for your-

[Emma] Let's begin shall we?

[Caroline] Sure. You wanted to talk about the menu. I understand we're having some problems with the chef.

[Emma] Yes. Now I know you said you wanted a macrobiotic meal-

[Caroline] Our bodies are a temple, after all.

[Emma] That they are. Well I talked to Chef Serle, and he said he could do a macrobiotic menu...

[Caroline] Why am I sensing a but coming?

[Emma] But Chef Serle method of cooking doesn't really compliment a macrobiotic style. He tends to be spice heavy.

[Caroline] Well then we have a problem.

[Emma] No we don't! Because the menu would be macrobiotic inspired.

[Caroline] Inspired... Well is that really acceptable to you Emma?

[Emma] No...?

[Caroline] So why would you think it would be acceptable, to me? Do you accept less than perfect things in your life?

[Emma] Oh, perfect is a point of view.

[Caroline] Well inspired and prefect are not the same thing. Don't you agree?

[Emma] I do, but this event is less than a week away.

[Caroline] Then we need to move quickly. Luckily for us, there are two people in this room who have the ability to move mountains. Let's get a different chef.

[Emma] No, no need for that. We can bring a separate chef to prepare you and the Senator's meal and Chef Serle can take care of everyone else. You would have the actual macrobiotic meal, and everyone else would have the inspired ones.

[Caroline] Emma this is silly. You're going through far too much trouble to accommodate everyone.

[Emma] That's kind of the job.

[Caroline] Well, let me make things easier for you. 

[Emma] Who are you texting?

[Caroline] Just a couple of friends... Hold on.

There. We won't have to worry about Chef Serle and his inexperience any longer.

[Emma] Why is that?

[Caroline] He'll be let go by the end of the day.

[Emma] What?

[Caroline] Emma, I know some very connected people. And they owe me favors.

[Emma] Did you just tell the Senator to get that chef fired?

[Caroline] Goodness no. That would be catastrophic for his image. We can't have that now can we.

[Emma] Well what about Chef Serle?

[Caroline] I'm sure he'll still collect unemployment and have a nice severance and he can open up his own little restaurant.

[Emma] You don't know that!

[Caroline] Like I said, you're not the only one who can move mountains, Emma Woodhouse.

[Elton] Knock knock. Sorry to interrupt. 

[Caroline] James, what are you doing here so early? Our reservations aren't until 7.

[Elton] Ryan texted me, he's got a conference call early in the morning and asked if we could reschedule for 6. I hope that's okay?

[Caroline] Of course. Anything for Ryan. He's practically family.

[Emma] Ryan? Ryan Weston?

[Elton] That's right. I really wanted him to get to know Caroline better, and I can't wait for her to meet Annie.

[Caroline] I've heard such incredible things about her cooking. And now that we have control over the menu, I was going to ask her if she'd be willing to help with the desserts.

[Elton] I'm sure she will. For you. 

[Caroline] For us.

[Emma] Desserts? Macrobiotic desserts? That's basically fruit.

[Elton] Oh I think we can bend a little for the desserts. We should indulge our guests, right First Lady?

[Caroline] Of course my darling. I cannot wait to hear what she can do for us.

Oh Emma we would invite you but it's sort of a double date thing. Couples only.

[Elton] Yeah.

[Caroline] I'll keep you posted though. 

[Emma] Please do.

[Elton] Personally I'm hoping to get some married advice from the newly weds. After all the best person to get relationship advice is from someone who's actually in a happy relationship of their own.

[Caroline] Hopefully this can be a regular thing, joint dinner parties, vacations; couples need couple friends.

[Elton] Speaking of which, we better get going. I'll call Ryan and let him know we're on our way? Don't be long.

[Caroline] I won't. (happy sigh) It is just so great being with somebody that compliments you so well.

[Emma] That he does.

[Caroline] Remember what I said Emma. Just because we're independent woman, doesn't mean we should be doomed to a life of solitude. 

[Emma] No, we shouldn't. 

[Caroline] (sighs) You were right. This is fun. (laughs) Thank you for everything today. And I'm glad I could make your life better.

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