), were gonna guess shes some variation of an architect.
Someone who does not appreciate her, who wont commit, or is just an altogether loathsome individual.
No self-respecting rom-com ex would ever sink quietly into the background.
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Were usually treated to a montage involving ice cream consumption, but Gabriela aint got time for ice cream!
But a meet-cute accident isnt enough for Gabriela.
And oh yes, this doctor still makes house calls.
Because this movie is set in 1955 now, apparently.
Oh, and did I mention they all belong to the towns volunteer fire brigade?
Are we talking about the same thing?
Is there a smoother rom-com move than complimenting the heroine when shes talking about something else?
Here, Gabriela marvels at their handiwork on the fireplace and calls the restored mantle and hearth a beaut.
But when Jake agrees with her, saying, She sure is, he only has eyes for Gabriela.
But of course, she doesnt notice this totally obvious, not-at-all-subtle admission of his feelings.
The dead girlfriend
Whats a rom-com without a little trauma?
For every heroines lame ex-boyfriend, theres just as many dead former lovers of the hero.
Of course, Jake has trouble opening himself up to love because the last woman he loved died!
But for more chaste romances, they have to get a little creative.
Luckily, Jake gets very hot and sweaty while painting a new porch.
Talk about a post-construction snack.
Gilbert the Goat strikes again (he is truly the breakout star of the film)!
Frolicking in the water
Whats a better first date than a little liquid frolicking?
Also, its hot.
What is more perfect than a joint renovation of a rundown inn for that?
Jake taught me just because somethings broken, you dont throw it away, Gabriela tells a crowd.
Dude, she is so obviously talking about you.
You were broken and she tended to you!
Because he stares at her meaningfully while he says, I credit Gabriela for restoring this old inn.
But he really means his heart.
Uh, did no one else in the room notice that theyre totally eye-banging each other?
He doesnt seem real.
But then again, he is not.
