Pitches

MACY JACKSON (31) is the energetic host of “Macy’s Math Minute,” a popular children’s educational web series she produces in her garden cabana studio with the help of two talented production assistants. Because she orders props often, Macy has developed a friendship with the gregarious sixty-something delivery driver, JOE, who has a soft spot for her as she reminds him of his own daughter. Joe sometimes hints at bachelors he discovers from his deliveries, but Macy is too focused on expanding her show’s ratings to follow up. While wearing one of her quirky production costumes, Macy hastily answers the door one afternoon expecting her latest delivery from Joe, but she is surprised to encounter JULIAN PEREZ (33). 

Julian is a handsome, Chicago transplant who recently moved to the area to pursue an M.B.A. at the local university and is earning extra money as part-time delivery driver. He informs Macy that he’s filling in while Joe takes a month off to help his daughter take care of her newborn son. Macy and Julian are clearly taken by each other but their first meet is cut short as he has to complete his deliveries. The two are thinking about if and how they may see each other again when Macy’s assistant hints that she could simply “order more stuff.” She finds herself placing extra (and often unnecessary) orders just so she can see the charming Julian. Deliveries quickly lead to romantic sparks, which lead to dates, and Macy finds herself falling for Julian. 

Meanwhile, “Macy’s Math Minute” captures the attention of a major educational network in New York that wants to produce her show for a wider audience. Although the offer includes a substantial production budget, Macy must leave Julian and her friends behind, move to New York, and give up a great deal of her creative control on the show. As she grapples with this decision, Julian receives a surprise visit from his ex-girlfriend from Chicago who now wants to rekindle their relationship. 

Macy wonders if this is a sign that she should accept the offer to relocate to the Big Apple, but Julian explains that he only has feelings for her and could use his business school education to help her expand the show’s audience without giving up creative control. With the deadline quickly approaching, will love score the highest rating?