emeril is right outside. take it away, emeril. >> thanks, guys. thanks, new york. i'm a texas.nnovati innovation. i am standing right outside of lea's office. she has no idea i'm here. i'll tell you what. she's an incredible mom. we have an incredible story for you. this is number 18, baby. 18. hi, i'm looking for lea siegel. hi, are you lea siegel. hi, i'm emeril lagasse. can you come with me for a moment. >> sure. hi. >> how are you? >> nice to see you. >> come with me. >> okay. >> i just wanted to -- um, show you -- that -- um -- oh, yes, you know, how are you? >> i'm good. >> you doing okay? you feeling all right? >> oh. >> you see the cameras? >> i do. >> you know what? >> because you're live on "good morning america," right now, as we speak. hi. hello, america. >> that will be another surprise. >> okay. >> we're getting a mike on you so we can hear you. >> oh, my gosh. some of these guys you recognize? >> i do. hi, guys. >> all right. >> okay. sorry. >> so let me tell you. you know why i'm here? >> i have an idea, because i love you. >> okay. well, thank you. you're the w