Publicist Hazel has the reputation of lifting people's image after they get into a mess.
She is tasked with Diego, a baseball player who froze during a game and is on the verge
of not getting into any team.
The thing is, Hazel and Diego are high school sweethearts.
But they didn’t separate on a good note, of course.
In the opening scene, we see the protagonist Hazel being pictured by the paparazzi and
entering the building.
Her assistant reads her schedule for the day, and Hazel is excited to hear that she has
a meeting with Mark, but little does she know what awaits her.
Entering the room, they see their first client who’s being canceled for faking that she’s
vegan.
After being caught eating a cheeseburger, the young star has received hate for being
a hypocrite.
She thinks that her career is over, but Hazel manages to lift her as she asks her to own
it, and not to let anyone tell her what she should or shouldn’t do.
So, the young star Zoe comes on live to tell everyone that they should listen to their
bodies and bring more positivity to themselves, even if that means eating a cheeseburger.
And just like that, Hazel’s magic revives yet another career.
On their way to the next task, they try to contact writer Morgan by sending her the story
about Zoe, but she leaves them on read instead of responding.
So, Hazel decides to make a quick stop and see what the deal’s about.
Hazel finds Morgan in a nearby cafe where Morgan lets her know that she writes portraits
of people and not flashy gossip.
Hazel tries to change her mind but Morgan tells her that the story is already out, so
she shouldn’t worry.
As they’re discussing business in the cafe, Hazel’s assistant Jax reads the baseball
news with the driver.
The Mets have decided to sign Diego Vasquez but the public doesn’t seem to be happy
about it since his freeze that made his team lose the game.
Hazel begs to be featured in Morgan’s magazine but Morgan lets her know that she can be featured
once she gets the “ungettable get”, someone who hasn’t done any interviews about a meaningful
topic.
While Jax seems to be supporting The Met’s decision to sign Vasquez, the driver disagrees
as he thinks that the last thing The Mets need is someone who’s going to freeze in
the middle of the game.
The scene cuts and we see Mark with Vasquez himself.
Mark lets him know that he will have to do good press to convince The Mets that he is
good enough to be signed, and assures him that he’s got it all handled.
Hazel walks in the same moment but once she sees Vasquez, she tries to flee.
She tries to reschedule the meeting, lying that she's not feeling well, but it all comes
falling once Jax sees Vasquez.
Freaking out, she pulls Hazel to the side to let her know how big of a fan she is, but
once Mark Gold sits next to him it becomes clear that Vasquez is their next client.
Letting her know that Diego could be a big shot, Jax manages to get Hazel to at least
say hi to them.
However, she is shocked to find out that Hazel and Diego went to high school together, which
makes the meeting even more difficult.
Hazel lets Diego know that it is good to see him, but he gives her a bad attitude as he
realizes that she spins stories for a living.
Not wanting to entertain the bad vibes, Hazel tells Mark that she’ll be recommending him
to a different firm before walking away.
Jax runs after and reminds her that she could be the queen of PR if she takes the chance
to work with Mark.
On the other side, Mark asks Diego to agree to work with Hazel since she’s the best
PR and the only one who could give him a chance at a career.
Hazel tells Jax that she doesn’t want to work with Diego but Jax reminds her that he
hasn’t been interviewed since the incident, and has refused every media outlet.
Interviewing with him will be game-changing for both him and her.
Mark manages to convince Diego to put his pride aside, so Diego walks to where Hazel
is.
She agrees but lets him know that she’s doing it only for her career and not to help
him.
Before leaving, she tells him to let Mark know that she’ll think about it, and so
he does.
She shares the good news with Morgan but Morgan seems to be skeptical about her getting him
to do it.
Hazel reminds her that she once called her an exceptional publicist as she proceeds to
say the headline.
“Hometown hero rises from the ashes.
How a boy became a man on the pitcher's ground” Morgan finally gives in but lets her know
that she must find out why he froze in the middle of the game, and she must interview
him in his hometown.
Soon, we see Hazel and Jax drive up to her hometown house.
Hazel can’t believe that Morgan’s made her come back but Jax reveals that she knows
about her romance with Diego because of her eyes sparkling when seeing him.
Looking behind her, Hazel points to the swing she had her first kiss on and it was with
Diego.
While talking about the tough breakup, Hazel’s parents come out to greet them, and when they
ask why they’re visiting, Jax is quick to say that they’re back because of Vasquez.
Hazel’s parents become unsettled, and to avoid the situation, Hazel lets them know
that she’ll be going for a run.
Vasquez is greeted by his uncle Carlos as he arrives at his childhood home.
After settling in, Diego can’t help but stop in front of his mother’s room as the
emotions settle in.
Carlos lets him know that he couldn’t pack it up without him being there and Diego nods
in agreement.
While running, Hazel comes across her old friend’s house and she tries to go back
at first to avoid seeing her.
However, she continues and sees her taking the groceries from the car, she wants to say
hi but she loses her voice.
Carlos decides to make one of Diego’s mother's recipes that he used to love and Diego enjoys
the smell of it.
While helping with the tacos, Diego reveals that he loves cooking as it helps him relax
but admits to not making traditional food.
Carlos asks him about Hazel and he admits to feeling out of touch.
It feels surreal to him that he’s talking to Hazel and that they’re going to visit
the places they once used to, to do the interview.
He admires her persistence but he can’t stop thinking about that specific night when
many questions were left unanswered.
Knowing that his nephew is blaming himself, Carlos advises him to forgive himself so that
she can.
It is not long before Max finds out the whole story about their relationship, as we see
Hazel’s parents telling her all about it.
Diego had been her first love and breaking up with her on prom didn’t have a good effect
on her, since she had dated but hadn’t found the one because no one is like him.
Jax calls their story tragically romantic right as Hazel walks in, but they assure her
that they’re not talking about her upon being questioned.
The old high school lovebirds finally meet one-on-one at their diner.
As he sits opposite her, she decides to get straight to business.
It is a good thing he is not on social media since they can spin the narrative easily and
highlight the good things about him.
To their advantage is also Morgan’s roots.
She comes from Michigan and she loves her roots which is something they already have
in common.
Hazel lets him know that they need to humanize him and show his wholesome roots, how he became
a man on the pitcher’s field.
The starting question will be how he got into baseball, and she advises him to give longer
answers.
Diego mentioned his uncle Carlos, who was Hazel’s coach as well, but once he mentions
his mother, he finds it hard to continue as tears fill his eyes.
Hazel apologizes for never saying sorry for his loss but he goes back to the interview.
She lets him know that the next question will be about his freezing in the middle of the
game, and how they’ll try to come up with a sympathetic reason for it, but Diego cuts
her off.
The question seems to upset Diego as he repeatedly says that he doesn’t want to, before storming
out of the diner.
Hazel comes running after him and once she catches him, she tries to calm him down but
he leaves in a hurry.
Returning to her house, Hazel is met with Jax and her parents gardening.
While everyone seems to be in a good mood, Jax notices that Hazel isn’t satisfied,
so she assumes that Vasquez is the reason.
Hazel reveals that Diego’s not even trying to cooperate but Jax reminds her that he might
be more sensitive than she thought.
Wanting to make things right, Hazel shows up at Diego’s house with his favorite pizza.
Entering the house, she can’t help but notice how everything stayed the same many years
after.
As they enter the kitchen she asks for his mother’s record player collection, and he
points to where they are.
They start talking about his mother and how close they were, but Diego cuts her off again
as he wants to change the subject.
Given that he’s her client, she assures him that she can make miracles happen for
him, as work is her number one priority.
She assures him that he can trust her and he lets her know that she’s changed.
Grabbing two slices of pizza, she lets him know that they’ll have to meet up for lunch
with Morgan and advises him to wear something that will make people love him.
Before she finally leaves, she lets him know that his mother was an amazing woman who she
loved very much.
Later in the afternoon, Diego meets up with Hazel in front of the ice cream shop and Morgan
joins them shortly.
After ordering their ice creams, they sit down and Morgan starts recording their conversation.
She asks about his origins and he reveals that he was born in Texas but moved to Ohio
where he grew up.
Morgan relates to the story since she’s a Midwestern as well but remembers that Hazel
is from Ohio, and Diego confirms it by letting her know that they went to high school together.
Morgan tries to find out more about their relationship, so Hazel lies about them not
being close but praises him for being a great baseball player since high school.
Diego notices that but decides nothing of it as he continues talking about his grandfather.
They leave the ice cream shop after finishing and Hazel congratulates him on doing so well.
Trying to be nice, he offers to walk her home, and even though it’s close, she agrees to
it.
Curious, he asks why she lied to Morgan and she tells him that the focus was to be kept
on him, not on some uncomfortable nostalgia.
However, she does say that she didn’t lie as they didn’t know each other well.
Getting to her doorstep, she thanks him for walking her and as she tries to leave, he
asks why she hasn’t come back.
She reveals that every summer in college she hustled to find internships in PR firms, and
when she found a job it was even harder for her to make time for visits.
Now, she just flies out her parents once in a while, and that is the same thing Diego
does with Carlos.
Before they go their ways, Hazel tries to shake his hand but he embraces her in a hug.
The following day is the day of the photoshoot and while Jax is stressed out about the field,
Hazel assures her that she can find it on her own.
As they’re passing by, Hazel sees her old best friend teaching a class and immediately
feels guilt.
They get to the field where Diego can be seen warming up, however, Hazel runs to Carlos
as she hasn’t seen her coach for a very long time.
Seeing him in a baseball jacket takes her back to the time they were in high school.
Lost in the memories, she snaps out of it when he asks whether he looks good, and Jax
assures him that he does as she calls him “sparkly-eyes” Luckily, Morgan arrives
and they get ready for the photoshoot.
They start shooting but Morgan doesn’t seem satisfied, so she asks Hazel if she can help
Diego loosen up, so the shots look better.
Hazel asks Diego if he can teach her how to throw and he proceeds to teach her how to
do a four-seam.
She doesn’t do well, so he suggests she practices at his charity baseball camp for
kids with cancer.
Surprised, she stares into his eyes with admiration.
Finally, they go back to the shooting.
The interview continues at the diner and surprisingly Hazel’s old best friend walks in.
Surprised to see her, Hazel asks her how she’s been and Karlee reveals that she’s been
doing dine.
After Jax introduces herself, Hazel tells Karlee that she tried to call and she assures
her that she knows.
Her daughter and husband walk in and while the daughter doesn’t know her, her husband
Chris immediately recognizes his old high school friend.
Morgan only tries to do her job when she asks Diego about the freeze in Game 7, but he reminds
her that the topic is out of the question for him which Hazel had already known.
Right as he’s about to leave the table, Chris notices him as well, so they hug it
out just like in the old days.
The topic gets shifted as Chris invites everyone to their party party in the evening, so Diego
leaves without saying anything but Morgan stays to discuss it with Hazel.
Sitting down next to Jax, she asks if she’s ever had a friendship break up, so Jax assumes
that she’s talking about Karlee.
Hazel reveals that she had gone to Paris instead of going to Karlee’s wedding and while Jax
tries to justify her act, Hazel admits to being wrong.
Later in the evening, Hazel gets ready for the party and waits for Diego to pick her
up.
Her mother walks into her room and lets her know how proud she is of her for talking with
Karlee.
Hazel hopes that Karlee can understand that her job was in question but also knows that
she was wrong as well.
Her mother reminds her that the older she gets the more empathy she has for her loved
ones, so maybe Karlee would finally understand as well.
Seeing her all dressed up, her mother tells her that she shouldn’t be pressuring herself
to be perfect all the time and that Diego would love her for simply being her.
So instead of the rosy dress, Hazes dresses up in a hoodie and jeans, and ends up matching
with Diego.
Her parents are happy to see him as they embrace him in a hug before letting them go.
As they arrive at the party, the people there seem to be more than happy to see Diego.
Morgan approaches Hazel and lets her know that Diego is a great guy because not only
does he volunteer at the charity baseball, but he also donates and pays for their renovations.
However, she reveals hearing that Hazel and him used to be involved in high school but
Hazel doesn’t want to comment on it.
Before Morgan leaves, she asks Hazel to get the story behind the freeze by the following
day and meets her at the diner.
Entering the house, Hazel stares in confusion at the place where a wall once used to be
and wonders whether she’s crazy.
Karlee laughs and confirms that there was indeed a wall but they decided to redecorate
with her husband.
Looking at the cookies, Hazel asks if she has leftover cookie dough, so Karlee takes
out the secret cookie stash and they sit on the counter to enjoy cookie dough like the
good old days.
Hazel asks Karlee if she writes like she used to and she reveals that she doesn’t because
of her job and her kid.
Not able to hold it in anymore, Hazel apologizes for not coming to her wedding, and Karlee
apologizes for overreacting as well.
Finally, the old best friends have reunited as they share their first hug in a very long
time.
They sit by the fire later on, hanging out with some of their local friends when Chris
mentions prom and it upsets Hazel.
Karlee goes after her and Hazel admits to being embarrassed about getting upset over
prom that happened years ago, but the nostalgia got to her.
Karlee assures her that it was nothing but mediocre and that brings a smile to Hazel’s
face.
Their song comes on and they start dancing like they’re in high school.
In the backyard, we see Chris and Diego walking to the entrance.
They stop and Chris lets him know that he and Hazel are a good match since he’s seen
how much she makes him smile.
They take the girls for a slow dance but Digo ends up asking Hazel if she wants to leave
the party.
They sit on the swing admiring the moonlight when Hazel starts talking about baseball terminology.
She claims to be a pro in baseball so he decides to take her to the local baseball field for
them to compete.
However, they realize that the gates are locked, so Diego suggests jumping over the fences.
Knowing that her skinny jeans would rip if she tried to, Hazel refuses to jump over,
instead, she goes through the gap between the fences.
As she’s doing so, security pulls up but luckily for them the guy is a fan of Diego,
and they even take a selfie.
Funny enough, he lets them know that the gate on the right is open and Diego can’t stop
laughing about it.
They finally get to the field and Hazel struggles to throw a good fit, so she challenges him
to a hit-off.
She successfully hits the ball coming her way and out of celebration embraces Diego
in a hug.
Letting go, she looks deeply into his eyes and asks what happened on that specific day.The
reason behind the freezing is truly sad; he reveals that he had a panic attack and he
would always get them on his mother’s death anniversary.
He thought that he was going to be fine since he didn’t have any issues for a while, but
at the game, he saw a mother who looked a lot like his mother.
He knows that he should’ve told Mark the truth but the bond that he had with his mother
made it hard for him to talk about her death.
Hazel admits to not knowing what it feels like but lets him know that talking about
it is making him stronger and makes him a man.
He thinks that he’s lost it all but she assures him that it’s not the case.
He takes her home to show her his mother’s room, and after showing it, he decides to
come clean.
The night that he stood her up at prom was the same night he found out that his mother
was sick, and while his heart was broken that day, he regrets doing what he did to her.
Tears fill her eyes as she jumps into his embrace, kissing him passionately.
She thanks him for finally revealing the reason behind it and they kiss once again They end
up falling asleep on the couch and Hazel is the first one to wake up in the morning.
Instead of leaving or going back to bed, she decides to go to his mother’s room and pack
all of her things.
Opening the door, he sees Hazel standing in her room with boxes all over her, and can’t
believe that she would do such a thing for him.
He embraces her in a hug as he admits to missing her more than anything.
They head to the diner for breakfast where they see Kaarlee and a rather hungover Chris.
Diego goes outside to take a call, so Hazel decides to go to Morgan and try to do a spin
on the story.
However, Morgan lets her know that if she doesn’t have the answer for Game Seven,
there wouldn’t be an article.
Unfortunately, Diego overhears their conversation which leads to him asking why the article’s
dead.
Hazel reveals the truth, how the article wasn’t going to happen from the beginning unless
he spoke about Game Seven.
Shocked, he tries to leave but she stops him only to break his heart even more.
He asks her whether she promised an answer to Game Seven to Morgan even after he said
that it was off the table, and she reveals that she did.
He can’t believe that she would sell him out like that, he doesn’t want to believe
that the previous night was a lie but she isn’t giving him any other choice.
She reminds him that she was hired to bring back his reputation but he doesn’t believe
that she could’ve spun his darkest secret as a headline.
He lets her know that she can say anything she wants before storming off.
Karlee tries to help Hazel but she rudely asks her to stay away since she doesn’t
know anything about it.
Instead of taking the insults, Karlee gives her a reality check.
She lets her know that her only friend is her assistant and the only real relationship
she had was in high school, which she won’t even fight for now.
Before leaving, Karlee reminds her that she’s happy in her family and that she’s not living
in a fantasy world like her.
Having ruined both of her relationships, Hazel sits down and starts sobbing.
Jax walks in and tries to fix the situation but Hazel knows that there’s only one thing
to be done.
Their only option is for Hazel to risk her business and career, and eventually go bankrupt
which breaks her heart because Jax would have to get a new job.
However, Jax assures her that she’s happy for her as long as she’s happy.
Instead of telling Diego’s darkest secrets, Hazel does the right thing by letting Morgan
know that she can cut the article and let it be her fault.
She calls Mark to let him know about it, and he will soon inform Diego which will change
everything.
Diego’s taking his frustration out by serving some throws on the baseball field.
Carlos approaches him, asking whether he wants to talk so Diego finally unravels his anger.
Carlos thinks otherwise though, he thinks that Diego should talk to her since she doesn’t
seem like she wants to hurt him.
Diego reminds him that she wanted to expose the worst moment of his life, but Carlos thinks
that there’s good in that as well.
The life-changing phone call from Mark comes and he lets Diego know that the article was
killed by Hazel.
Hanging up, Diego can’t help but jump before he runs off to do the right thing.
Jax is packing up their suitcases as Hazel tries to contact Karlee for the last time
before they leave, but she doesn’t get an answer.
Morgan knocks on Diego’s door, and as he opens the door he reveals his deepest secret
and Morgan stands in shock.
However, she asks again if he’s sure he wants to reveal his story and he lets her
know he is.
He lets her in and they do the interview which Hazel knows nothing about.
Some time passes and we see Hazel in a depressing setting, locked in her apartment eating junk
food.
Jax comes in and hands her the article that Morgan has written about Diego.
Seeing that the secret is out, Hazel thinks that she has ruined everything, however, she
hears a quote from Diego in the article and realizes that they couldn’t have quoted
him unless he gave the interview himself.
Not only does he talk about his mother, but at the end of the article, he mentions how
much Hazel had given him strength.
Keeping the good news coming, Karlee walks into the apartment and lets Hazel know that
she's never going to let her go again because she loves her.
The besties hug and Karlee reveals that Diego has been staying with them for a while, She
asks her to come back home and put a nice dress on.
We find out what the fancy dress is about soon, as we see Diego and Chris at a prom
party.
Hazel walks in, catching Diego’s attention, and walking straight to him.
Having read the article, she realizes how strong he is, so she tells him that he didn’t
break her heart when he broke up with her, but he rather opened her heart to love him.
He tells her that it’s always been only her as they share a sweet kiss.
Mark rings Diego but he refuses to answer.
However, he rings Hazel as well and they wonder why.
We get the answer months later, as we see that Diego’s been signed and is publicly
speaking about his mental health issues.
Hazes watches him proudly as he gives the interview, both as a publicist and as his
girlfriend.
Jax keeps the good news coming as she reminds her that her publicity call with the publisher
is in ten minutes and that the book has become a best-seller.
As she returns home, she’s on the phone with Karlee as she congratulates her for becoming
a best-selling author and tells her all about her appearances.
Seeing that Diego has prepared a feast, she hangs up the call and gives her attention
to him.
She may never get used to seeing cooked food in her kitchen, but Diego assures her that
he’ll be cooking in her kitchen for the rest of her life.
They share a sweet kiss, finally letting their love blossom after so many years.