Practice Makes Perfect

“Amelia’s cheeks are completely pink as we watch my personal favorite out of all of Audrey Hepburn’s films, Funny Face. I deeply relate to Jo—the character Audrey plays. Jo works in a bookstore (which would be my dream job if I didn’t already have a dream job owning my own flower shop), and she is considered quiet and introspective, maybe even a little plain.”

Every installment in the series focuses on Audrey Hepburn films, using one that relates to the female love interest to foreshadow the path her eventual love story will travel. Annie’s favorite movie involves Jo, a “plain Jane” who is transformed into a dream woman and finds love with the man who helps her. Similar to Jo, Annie is brought out of her shell by Will, the dating coach she falls in love with.

“I plan on asking to be transferred to a different client after the month is up. Not because I don’t like working for Amelia—I always have—but I won’t stay put in this town for a minute longer than necessary. Boredom does not suit me.”

Will’s false belief is that he loathes boredom because he craves adventure. What he doesn’t yet realize, or the truth he expertly avoids, is that “boredom” is synonymous with moments of introspection where he must consider the life he’s leading and face the areas of discontent that he shoves deep down.

“I absolutely can’t get involved with her. Not only because she’s Amelia’s soon-to-be sister-in-law, but because Annie represents everything I avoid. Commitment. Relationship. Longevity.”

The Impact of Childhood Experiences on Will’s life is significant. The childhood trauma he experienced with his parents’ toxic relationship has trained him to avoid commitment, relationships, and longevity at all costs. For him, these traits breed fighting, misery, and unhappiness because that’s all he’s ever known.