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00:00:00Thank you for listening.
00:01:00Hi, Mom.
00:01:00Hey, honey.
00:01:01You busy?
00:01:02I'm up to my elbows and icing.
00:01:05I won't keep you too long.
00:01:06I just wanted to see if you know when you might be coming up.
00:01:09We cannot wait to see you.
00:01:11Mom, I just saw you at Thanksgiving.
00:01:14I know.
00:01:15We miss you.
00:01:17You miss me or my morning croissants?
00:01:20You make a good point there.
00:01:24Hey, in other baked good news, I signed up for the cherry pie bake-off.
00:01:28Oh, great.
00:01:30You got my reminder.
00:01:31Reminders, plural.
00:01:32You are a shoo-in to win, honey.
00:01:35Yeah, we'll see.
00:01:37I probably won't be able to get out of here until the weekend.
00:01:38The holiday rush has been crazy.
00:01:40Okay.
00:01:42Okay, but hurry home.
00:01:43I mean, but drive safely.
00:01:45You know, well, hurry safely.
00:01:47I love you.
00:01:51Bye.
00:01:57Ooh, those crinkles are great.
00:01:59Thanks.
00:02:00Hey, you got my email, right?
00:02:01Uh, the special orders?
00:02:03Yes.
00:02:04Okay, so Christmas is all set.
00:02:07You just have to handle New Year's and a last-minute wedding on the 30th.
00:02:10Classic white fondant, gold leaf, shell piping.
00:02:12Classic white fondant, gold leaf, shell piping.
00:02:15It's all in the email.
00:02:16You're going to be great.
00:02:17You're a pro.
00:02:17That's why I hired you.
00:02:19Yeah.
00:02:20Thanks.
00:02:21You excited to add up to Door County?
00:02:23Uh, yeah.
00:02:25Oof.
00:02:26Look, I don't want to hear parents you said that.
00:02:28No, it...
00:02:29I love my parents.
00:02:32And Door County is great.
00:02:33It's adorable.
00:02:35I mean, it's like stepping into NL's Pinterest board.
00:02:38Christmas capital of the Midwest.
00:02:40It's just that my parents are really excited.
00:02:44They're, like, aggressively excited.
00:02:45Ah, so that's where you get it from.
00:02:48Please, my mom puts me to shame.
00:02:50Any word on a new job?
00:02:52Nope.
00:02:53Not yet.
00:02:54Who knows if it'll even happen.
00:02:55Okay.
00:02:56That's going to happen.
00:02:58Mark my words.
00:02:59You want to split a fritter?
00:03:00Oh, obviously.
00:03:02Wow.
00:03:08Wow.
00:03:38Hi, Dad.
00:03:54Emma!
00:03:56My fancy city's liquor daughter's home for Christmas.
00:03:59You thank you so much, and you come back again soon, okay?
00:04:02Don't let all the friendliness and fresh air overwhelm you now, honey.
00:04:05How you doing?
00:04:08I mean, you look tired.
00:04:11You want a coffee that doesn't cost you $7?
00:04:13Come on, your mom and I set up a new station.
00:04:15Dad, did it ever occur to you that I might actually like living in Chicago?
00:04:20Yes.
00:04:21But nobody likes Chicago more than Door County.
00:04:25Especially when you're back in it.
00:04:28How's Mom?
00:04:29Oh, she's good.
00:04:29She's been cooking since noon, of course, preparing for the prodigal daughter's return.
00:04:34She's so excited to see you.
00:04:35Yeah, she's acting like she hasn't seen me in years.
00:04:38Well, we miss you, honey.
00:04:40Everybody in town misses you.
00:04:43Pretty sure everyone's doing just fine.
00:04:45Hey, would you mind restocking the cooler for me?
00:04:47We're just a little short-staffed around here.
00:04:49Sure.
00:04:49Why?
00:04:50Hey, what's up?
00:04:51Well, you know how it is in the off-season.
00:04:52Most places just shut down.
00:04:55Yeah, but not us.
00:04:56We're Parker Orchards.
00:04:57We're open for business.
00:04:59Right, okay.
00:05:00Hey, you and Mom need some help.
00:05:01You guys can't run this place by yourself.
00:05:03Nah, we're doing fine.
00:05:05Are you sure?
00:05:05There's a couple half-gallon crates of cherry juice out back in the walk-in.
00:05:14Hey, hey.
00:05:16Whoa.
00:05:17Whoa.
00:05:17Now Christmas can begin.
00:05:38It's just not the same without you here.
00:05:40Mom, I live in Chicago, not Paris.
00:05:42You see me all the time.
00:05:43Not all the time.
00:05:45Actually, I have been meaning to tell you I'm up for a new job.
00:05:54What?
00:05:56Executive pastry chef at La Panache in New York City.
00:06:00New York?
00:06:03Wow.
00:06:04I mean, you never said...
00:06:05I know.
00:06:06It was kind of a long shot, but I made their short list, so...
00:06:10It's actually kind of a big deal.
00:06:11Well, then, congratulations, honey.
00:06:16Thanks, Mom.
00:06:19Guess who I ran into the other day when I was dropping off a holiday gift basket?
00:06:24Who?
00:06:25Mitch Henriksen.
00:06:28Really?
00:06:30Wow.
00:06:31What's he doing back?
00:06:32He moved back to Door County to help his family with the fishery.
00:06:35Man, I talked to Everett yesterday.
00:06:37He says business is really booming over there.
00:06:41That's interesting.
00:06:43He was always so vocal about wanting to get out of here.
00:06:47It's important to the Henriksons to keep the business in the family.
00:06:52He's single, you know?
00:06:53Mom, what?
00:06:54Sally, stay out of her love life, please.
00:06:56Come on.
00:06:57I'm just saying.
00:06:59No, it's not even my love life.
00:07:01We were teenagers.
00:07:02We broke up, like, 15 years ago.
00:07:04Okay.
00:07:06He looked very handsome in that little baseball cap of his.
00:07:10Okay, I'm changing the subject.
00:07:12I still need to find Grandma Ethel's recipe for the cherry pie bake-off.
00:07:16I pulled some boxes in the attic.
00:07:18You can have a look through those.
00:07:20Thanks.
00:07:20It would be a Christmas dream come true if you won that prize, Emma.
00:07:28Yeah.
00:07:30Midwest Living Magazine is going to do a feature on the winner, and it would be great PR.
00:07:35Yeah.
00:07:50It would be great for the church.
00:08:03Yeah.
00:08:08Yeah.
00:08:13Yeah.
00:08:14Yeah.
00:08:15Yeah.
00:08:15Yeah.
00:08:16Yeah.
00:08:16Yeah.
00:08:16Yeah.
00:08:17Yeah.
00:08:18Yeah.
00:08:50Are you a chef?
00:08:52Yeah.
00:08:54What's your specialty?
00:08:56Grilled cheese.
00:08:57Oh, impressive.
00:09:00Are you a chef?
00:09:02I'm a baker.
00:09:04I make desserts.
00:09:06Just came here to check out some new recipes.
00:09:09Christmas cookies?
00:09:11Yeah.
00:09:12You know, Santa told me that my cookies are his favorite ones.
00:09:15That's so cool.
00:09:16You get to eat them.
00:09:18Yeah, all the time. That's the best part about being an adult.
00:09:20Wow, I cannot wait to be an adult.
00:09:25Bats, your hot chocolate is ready.
00:09:27Come get it before it gets grown.
00:09:29Over.
00:09:29Thanks, Grandma. Over.
00:09:32That's my Grandma.
00:09:33She got me a treat next door because I'm still on the nice list.
00:09:36So I should go.
00:09:38Yeah, staying off the naughty list is very important.
00:09:40Thanks. Bye.
00:09:42Merry Christmas.
00:09:45Merry Christmas.
00:10:02Emma?
00:10:03Emma?
00:10:06Mitch Henriksen.
00:10:07I thought that was you.
00:10:11It is I.
00:10:14I mean...
00:10:15It's me.
00:10:18Were you trying to avoid me?
00:10:20No.
00:10:21No way.
00:10:22I wouldn't...
00:10:22Why would I do that?
00:10:23No.
00:10:24No.
00:10:24Not at all.
00:10:26I heard that you were back.
00:10:27You're working at the...
00:10:29The fishery.
00:10:30Yeah.
00:10:31Yeah.
00:10:31Yeah.
00:10:31I thought you were in Massachusetts.
00:10:36Yeah.
00:10:37I was.
00:10:39And a bunch of stuff came out.
00:10:43And reeled you back in?
00:10:45Yeah.
00:10:47Yeah.
00:10:50Yeah.
00:10:50Yeah, so to speak.
00:10:53I've lived a lot of life since then.
00:10:57Oh, I saw your mom the other day.
00:10:59She, uh, came out of the fish market.
00:11:02She said you're, uh,
00:11:04a big, fancy, ritzy pastry chef these days.
00:11:08Oh, sh-
00:11:08No, she lied.
00:11:10I'm...
00:11:11I'm a very unpretentious pastry chef in Chicago.
00:11:15But I...
00:11:16Actually, I am up for a job that would make me incredibly ritzy,
00:11:20so you're on to something.
00:11:21Wow.
00:11:23Good for you, Parker.
00:11:25You did it.
00:11:27Not quite, but I'm trying.
00:11:28Well, if anyone can do it, it's you.
00:11:32You're basing that on some very dated information,
00:11:35but I appreciate it.
00:11:36Yeah.
00:11:38Some things never change.
00:11:42Yeah.
00:11:47Okay, well, uh, I...
00:11:49I'll see you around, hopefully.
00:11:51Yeah.
00:11:52I hope so.
00:11:53Merry Christmas.
00:12:01Merry Christmas.
00:12:01Merry Christmas.
00:12:13Okay, so...
00:12:14Wait, what exactly did you say to him?
00:12:16He said,
00:12:17I thought that was you,
00:12:18and I said,
00:12:18it is I.
00:12:20Huh.
00:12:20Which is bad,
00:12:21because from what I know of you,
00:12:23you're not a knight of the round table.
00:12:25Right.
00:12:25I'm not a knight,
00:12:26so...
00:12:27Yeah.
00:12:28Yikes.
00:12:28I mean,
00:12:30he looks good, though, right?
00:12:32So good.
00:12:33That's scruff.
00:12:34Listen,
00:12:35that man would be on my Christmas list
00:12:37if I were you.
00:12:38Jen.
00:12:39Remember when you guys were king and queen of the prom,
00:12:42and you rolled up in his Harley?
00:12:43It was his dad's Harley.
00:12:45It wasn't...
00:12:45Whatever.
00:12:46I mean,
00:12:46I went with Jimmy Tubers.
00:12:48He brought SAT vocab flashcards
00:12:51in case things got weird.
00:12:53Oh, yeah,
00:12:54I forgot about that.
00:12:56How's the cheese biz?
00:12:57Oh, thriving.
00:12:59I mean,
00:12:59you know how it is.
00:13:01December rolls around,
00:13:02and suddenly everyone's pulling out
00:13:03their charcuterie boards.
00:13:04Oh, yeah.
00:13:05Most wonderful time of the year.
00:13:06I mean,
00:13:07for you and me,
00:13:08yeah.
00:13:09This is the season of cheese and desserts.
00:13:11Oh,
00:13:12I hope you signed up for the cherry pie bake-off.
00:13:15Yeah.
00:13:16I really want to win it for my mom.
00:13:19I was gonna use Grandma Ethel's recipe,
00:13:20but a piece of the recipe card is torn off,
00:13:23and I'm missing a key ingredient.
00:13:24I mean,
00:13:26if you ever want to add some cheese,
00:13:27well,
00:13:28yeah,
00:13:29I was thinking that,
00:13:29actually.
00:13:30Do you have any recommendations?
00:13:32Well,
00:13:32nothing more delicious
00:13:33than a wedge of Wisconsin cheddar
00:13:35alongside a slice of pie
00:13:37to die for.
00:13:38I'm trying to think of something more
00:13:39subtle.
00:13:43Huh.
00:13:44You know,
00:13:45let me put some thought into that,
00:13:46and I'll get back to you.
00:13:48What would the Renard's Cheese Empire
00:13:50do without you?
00:13:51I don't know,
00:13:53but it would not be Gouda.
00:13:57Wow.
00:13:58Cheesy pun,
00:13:59don't you think?
00:14:00Oh,
00:14:00well,
00:14:00Parmesan,
00:14:01me.
00:14:03Like,
00:14:04well,
00:14:05pardon,
00:14:05pardon me.
00:14:06Yeah,
00:14:06no,
00:14:06I get it.
00:14:07Your grandpa and I used to walk the orchards
00:14:14every winter
00:14:14burning these trees.
00:14:17He just knew what they needed.
00:14:19Like he could see the fruit
00:14:20before it even grew.
00:14:23Spent every day out here,
00:14:25rain or shine.
00:14:27Yeah,
00:14:28he loved this place.
00:14:28Dad,
00:14:32are you okay?
00:14:35No.
00:14:37It's just that
00:14:37you and Mom have been acting
00:14:40really strange
00:14:40ever since I got here.
00:14:42Oh,
00:14:43we just,
00:14:44we just caught a little off guard
00:14:47by your new job prospect.
00:14:49Never thought you'd end up in New York.
00:14:53Thought you'd be happy for me.
00:14:56No,
00:14:56no,
00:14:56we are.
00:14:57Of course we are.
00:14:58All right,
00:15:05Dad,
00:15:06what is it?
00:15:11What makes you happy,
00:15:12Ann?
00:15:16I don't know.
00:15:17Making delicious treats
00:15:19that thousands of people enjoy
00:15:20makes me pretty happy.
00:15:21I can see that.
00:15:22That's wonderful.
00:15:23Yeah,
00:15:23it is.
00:15:25You could have that here,
00:15:26you know.
00:15:26There isn't even a kitchen
00:15:28in the farm stand.
00:15:29That could change.
00:15:31If I get this job,
00:15:36I'd want to take it.
00:15:39It'd mean a lot to have your support.
00:15:43Your mom and I just thought
00:15:44at some point,
00:15:46you'd come back.
00:15:47That's all right.
00:15:48my life's in the city now.
00:15:53But your roots are here in Door County.
00:15:58Dad,
00:15:59you're not thinking about selling,
00:16:01are you?
00:16:03Okay.
00:16:05You just focus on winning
00:16:07that cherry pie contest.
00:16:09Best Christmas present
00:16:10you could ever give your mother.
00:16:20I'll make a great pie, Dad.
00:16:24I know we will.
00:16:29Oh!
00:16:30See the Christmas star in the sky,
00:16:39Santa's reindeer.
00:16:41I'm ready to fly every child.
00:16:45Believing wishes can all come true.
00:16:50Everyone's laughing and dancing.
00:16:53The mistletoe's hung for romancing.
00:16:57There's no better place in the world to be
00:17:01than here at home with you.
00:17:04So let's light up
00:17:07whilst the snow is smoking high.
00:17:12Christmas star in the sky.
00:17:16Christmas star in the sky.
00:17:18Tiny snowflakes falling like stars.
00:17:22Yummy cupcakes and peppermint balls
00:17:26playing and singing.
00:17:30All of the carols we know.
00:17:33We know.
00:17:34Everyone's shaking their presents.
00:17:37Oh, sing marshmallows and chestnuts.
00:17:40Okay, you guys need to be honest.
00:17:45This is Grandma's recipe
00:17:46as best as I could make it.
00:17:47It's amazing, Anne.
00:17:48Always, always honest.
00:17:53Oh, wow, is that good.
00:17:55Oh, boy.
00:17:56That is delicious.
00:17:58Absolutely delicious.
00:18:01It tastes like Christmas.
00:18:03Really?
00:18:03Mm-hmm.
00:18:05Mm.
00:18:07Something's not right.
00:18:08Tastes exactly like Grandma Ethel's.
00:18:10I know it's missing something.
00:18:12The missing ingredient.
00:18:14I gotta try again.
00:18:16Right now?
00:18:17Yeah.
00:18:18I gotta figure this out.
00:18:21Mm.
00:18:23I wonder who that could be.
00:18:29Mitch!
00:18:30What a surprise.
00:18:31Come on in.
00:18:32Hi, Sally.
00:18:32Hi, Mitch.
00:18:35Nice to see you.
00:18:36Good to see you.
00:18:37Hey, Mitch.
00:18:38Brian.
00:18:39Hey.
00:18:40How's it going?
00:18:40Good to see you.
00:18:41Good to see you.
00:18:43Hey, Emma.
00:18:44Oh, this is for you guys.
00:18:48Hendrickson's holiday gift basket.
00:18:49Oh, thank you.
00:18:51Mitch, your family is so sweet.
00:18:53Your family's the one who gifted us
00:18:54those delicious chocolate-covered cherries.
00:18:58Smells like dessert.
00:19:00Emma is practicing her pie recipe
00:19:03for the cherry pie contest.
00:19:04Oh, really?
00:19:06How'd it turn out?
00:19:06Oh, incredible.
00:19:08Perfect.
00:19:09It needs work.
00:19:10What's going on?
00:19:15Oh.
00:19:16Just thought we could take a little ride down memory lane.
00:19:23Buddy AJ hooked me up.
00:19:25Thought maybe we could tour Door County in style.
00:19:27Oh, wow.
00:19:29Aw.
00:19:44You know, I was sort of surprised to hear you move back
00:19:46because you were the one who always wanted to get out of here.
00:19:50Yeah.
00:19:51It's kind of funny, huh?
00:19:52So what changed?
00:19:56It just seemed like my family needed me.
00:19:59You happy to be back?
00:20:01Yeah.
00:20:03Seems like we lost you, though.
00:20:06Big-time pastry chef with big city dreams.
00:20:10Well, I mean, you're the one who encouraged me to do it.
00:20:13Me?
00:20:13Yeah, you know that.
00:20:17You said it right before you...
00:20:18What?
00:20:22No, nothing.
00:20:25Emma, what?
00:20:27Right before you broke up with me.
00:20:39You were so ambitious back then.
00:20:40You wanted more, it pushed me to want more.
00:20:44And now I'm glad you did.
00:20:48I'm really happy for you, Parker.
00:20:50That's great.
00:20:51Thanks.
00:20:53You think our names are still there?
00:20:55Mm-hmm.
00:20:56Let's go see.
00:21:01There it is.
00:21:03That was Christmas Eve 2009.
00:21:06Oh, nine!
00:21:07Can I show you something?
00:21:13Sure.
00:21:14What is it?
00:21:21You still have it.
00:21:23Yeah, of course it.
00:21:25You gave it to me that night.
00:21:31Yeah, I did.
00:21:33Come on.
00:21:35Let me show you something else.
00:21:35Do you remember sneaking in here after dark and climbing the tower?
00:21:52I sure do.
00:21:55Why do you think I invited you here?
00:22:00Tell me the truth.
00:22:01Did my parents put you up to this?
00:22:02What?
00:22:05Coming to visit the new Eagle Tower?
00:22:08No, the whole thing.
00:22:10Visiting all these places.
00:22:11The trolley.
00:22:12No!
00:22:14I just thought it would be fun.
00:22:17I'm not sure I believe you.
00:22:18No.
00:22:28Wow.
00:22:34Never gets old, does it?
00:22:38No.
00:22:41It's really great to see you.
00:22:42It's been too long.
00:22:48It's great to see you too.
00:22:49Do you remember when we were kids?
00:23:08Going to the Christmas parade and the tree lighting down the searching bed?
00:23:12Yeah, I look forward to it all year round.
00:23:14Yeah, me too.
00:23:16Just a countdown with days.
00:23:20Did you ever...
00:23:27consider moving back?
00:23:33Not you two.
00:23:34What?
00:23:36What did I say?
00:23:38Nothing.
00:23:38It's just my parents have been guilt-tripping me.
00:23:42Really?
00:23:43Yeah, I think the idea of me moving to New York is making them spiral a little.
00:23:48And I think they're considering selling the orchard, which would just kill me.
00:23:57Yeah, I think I might have had something to do with that.
00:24:01What do you mean?
00:24:01A buddy of mine from business school started a development firm here last year.
00:24:08He's been looking at properties and...
00:24:11I introduced him to your parents.
00:24:14For what?
00:24:16Housing projects.
00:24:19This guy wants to put condos where the orchards are?
00:24:22Well, hold on.
00:24:24Hold on.
00:24:25Don't panic yet, okay?
00:24:26Nothing's been decided.
00:24:27And he's a great guy.
00:24:28You should meet him.
00:24:29The fact that he'll be at the Chamber of Commerce holiday party Friday night.
00:24:34He should come.
00:24:41Emma?
00:24:42Oh, you're still up here.
00:24:44I was gonna close up the ladder.
00:24:46Yeah, I'm looking for Grandma's missing ingredient.
00:24:48I thought maybe she wrote the recipe down somewhere else.
00:24:51Okay, well, just remember, sweetie, whatever you make, it's going to be wonderful.
00:24:58Thanks, Mom.
00:24:58I want it to be special.
00:25:02Yeah.
00:25:03Good luck.
00:25:05Love you.
00:25:06Love you.
00:25:07Love you.
00:25:20Oh.
00:25:21I'm sure the Door County Chamber takes its Christmas very seriously.
00:25:35When I was little, I used to think that this was the most magical place on Earth.
00:26:03I'm 34, and I still think that.
00:26:05I'm 34, and I still think that.
00:26:08My mom used to tell me that these upside-down trees were just for kids on the naughty list.
00:26:13You know that's to display the ornaments better, actually, right?
00:26:16Oh, that's brilliant.
00:26:17Oh, that's brilliant.
00:26:21What are those?
00:26:24Oh, those are kissing balls.
00:26:27It's a Scandinavian tradition.
00:26:30It is.
00:26:31It's like mistletoe, but...
00:26:33fancier.
00:26:34Okay, Mr. Christmas, anything else you'd like to enlighten me on?
00:26:39Oh, ha-ha, absolutely.
00:26:41Come on.
00:26:42Have you ever seen so much Christmas?
00:26:55It's amazing.
00:26:59It's perfect.
00:27:00Yeah.
00:27:04You should get it.
00:27:05Clara, Sally, I was hoping I'd see you here.
00:27:31Oh, your parents.
00:27:32Hey, Brian.
00:27:33Everett, good to see you by Christmas.
00:27:36Emma.
00:27:36Oh, my gosh.
00:27:38What a great surprise.
00:27:40Oh, my goodness.
00:27:41Emma, look at you.
00:27:43I love his dinner.
00:27:44Good to see you.
00:27:46Mitch told me you'd be in town for Christmas.
00:27:48He did, did he?
00:27:49Yeah, the guy can't shut up about you.
00:27:53You'll know Calvin Russo.
00:27:55Calvin, this is Emma Parker.
00:27:57Emma, Calvin.
00:27:58Emma Parker.
00:27:59Finally.
00:28:00Feels like I already know you.
00:28:02Oh, really?
00:28:02Why is that?
00:28:04Well, your dad and I have had a few conversations.
00:28:09We were discussing the orchards.
00:28:11Beautiful property.
00:28:13Yeah, we think so.
00:28:15We're still scheduled to talk at the end of the week?
00:28:18Oh, yeah.
00:28:19Stella.
00:28:20Great.
00:28:21Well, it was nice seeing you all.
00:28:23I'm grabbing a drink.
00:28:25I think we'll join you.
00:28:26Dad, what does Calvin want to do with our orchards?
00:28:32Emma, can we just do this?
00:28:34Just...
00:28:35Did you know that 38% of people feel an elevated level of stress around the holidays?
00:28:49I thought it would be higher.
00:28:52Dad, you told me that you weren't going to sell the orchards.
00:28:57No, no, no.
00:28:59We said we don't know what we're doing yet.
00:29:02It's just a conversation.
00:29:03Yeah, but you...
00:29:04Emma, your father and I have to think about retirement.
00:29:07What?
00:29:11It's...
00:29:11So it's my fault?
00:29:12No, no.
00:29:13That's not what we're saying.
00:29:14Yes, it is.
00:29:15No, it isn't.
00:29:16Yes, it is.
00:29:17You're saying either I step in and run the orchards or they bulldoze them.
00:29:21Right?
00:29:21Emma, it's a lot.
00:29:23Look around.
00:29:24Yeah, but you can afford to hire help.
00:29:26I don't understand.
00:29:27It's about keeping the orchard in the family.
00:29:31It's been in my family for 150 years.
00:29:33Then why are we suddenly having this conversation for the first time?
00:29:37Emma, we always assumed you'd want to come back someday.
00:29:43Like Mitch with the fishery.
00:29:45Family businesses are the Door County way.
00:29:49Guys, this is not fair.
00:29:51I love what I do.
00:29:53I want to take the job in New York.
00:29:55I'm sorry we are not trying to pressure you.
00:29:58But you are.
00:29:59She's not trying to be like that.
00:30:01I don't think you have any idea what it's like.
00:30:03You think I don't work hard?
00:30:04Can we just enjoy this Christmas?
00:30:07We are lucky that we have each other.
00:30:10That we have this time together.
00:30:12Okay?
00:30:14Please?
00:30:15Please.
00:30:16Please.
00:30:16Please.
00:30:16Please.
00:30:27Please.
00:30:37Hey there.
00:30:53Hi.
00:30:54I brought you a coffee.
00:30:56Wow.
00:30:58You're a lifesaver.
00:31:03Successful morning?
00:31:05Yeah, not too bad.
00:31:06I'm stocking up for the holiday fish boil.
00:31:09Oh, you guys still do that?
00:31:11Yeah, every single Christmas.
00:31:12People drive for miles around for Santa's whitefish.
00:31:16Your dad still dresses up as Santa?
00:31:18Oh, yeah.
00:31:20Sometimes even when it's not Christmas, it's getting weird.
00:31:24Hmm.
00:31:26I guess I'll have to be there.
00:31:28I guess you will.
00:31:33Maybe after we get these loaded up,
00:31:35you and I can grab some breakfast.
00:31:39Sounds great.
00:31:41All right.
00:31:45Well, what happened to me load these?
00:31:47So, what time did you get out there this morning?
00:32:015 a.m.
00:32:03Best time to be out there.
00:32:06Quiet, stillness.
00:32:08The eyelash-freezing, soul-crushing cold.
00:32:11Ah, you get used to it.
00:32:13You should come out with me sometime.
00:32:14Well, we'll see.
00:32:17So, what did you think of Calvin?
00:32:22Well, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.
00:32:28Do you ever regret moving back?
00:32:30Oh, she's considering it.
00:32:33I don't know.
00:32:34Do I regret it?
00:32:41No.
00:32:44Was it a compromise?
00:32:46Yeah.
00:32:48I liked venture capital.
00:32:51I liked helping companies get their ideas off the ground.
00:32:53I was good at it.
00:32:55And that meant something to me.
00:32:57Then why'd you leave?
00:33:00Because it was profit over people.
00:33:04The thing is...
00:33:06I felt like I had value.
00:33:10But no purpose.
00:33:13And I realized one day those are not the same.
00:33:18Back here...
00:33:19I have purpose.
00:33:21If you want to go do the grind in New York, you should.
00:33:27You totally should.
00:33:29You'll work hard.
00:33:30You'll become super successful.
00:33:32And people will love you for it.
00:33:33Because...
00:33:35How could they not?
00:33:37I mean...
00:33:39Because you're super talented.
00:33:41Merry Christmas, everyone.
00:33:51Merry Christmas, everyone.
00:33:52And welcome to our annual holiday fish boil.
00:33:55This is a beloved tradition here at Henrichsen's Fishery.
00:33:58And we're thrilled to have you with us.
00:34:00Woo-hoo!
00:34:01Yeah!
00:34:03Back in the 1800s, the early settlers in Door County
00:34:06had a whole lot of hungry lumbermen to feed.
00:34:09And what do they have plenty of?
00:34:12Fish.
00:34:13Fish.
00:34:14That's right. Fish.
00:34:15What kind of fish?
00:34:16Whitefish!
00:34:17What kind of whitefish?
00:34:18Lake Michigan whitefish.
00:34:19That's right. Lake Michigan whitefish.
00:34:21That's right. Lake Michigan whitefish.
00:34:23So, in celebration, Santa, here, and this trusty elf,
00:34:29went out and caught some fresh this morning.
00:34:31Now, here in a second,
00:34:33I'm gonna goose the fire with a little kerosene.
00:34:37And when that happens, the kettle's gonna boil over,
00:34:41washing away all the fish oil that floats to the top.
00:34:45Sound good?
00:34:46Yeah!
00:34:47All right.
00:34:52I need everybody to take a big step back.
00:34:55Three, two, one!
00:34:58Two, two, one!
00:35:01Woo!
00:35:02Woo!
00:35:03Woo!
00:35:04Woo!
00:35:05Wow!
00:35:06Yeah!
00:35:07Yeah!
00:35:12These lovely gentlemen are gonna grab the fish.
00:35:14They're gonna take it inside, and as they pass through,
00:35:18you can follow them in, grab a seat,
00:35:21and we will serve up your fish shortly.
00:35:23Yeah!
00:35:24Woo!
00:35:25Woo!
00:35:26Woo!
00:35:27Woo!
00:35:28Yeah!
00:35:29Yeah!
00:35:31Hey, you are the grilled cheese chef, aren't you?
00:35:34What's up?
00:35:35You're the dessert lady.
00:35:36Yeah.
00:35:37What are you doing here?
00:35:38Waiting for my dad.
00:35:39Oh, where's he?
00:35:40Right over there.
00:35:42That was awesome, Dad.
00:35:43Oh, thanks, buddy.
00:35:46Max?
00:35:47This is my old friend, Emma.
00:35:49We've already met.
00:35:50Oh.
00:35:51How's that?
00:35:52At the bookstore.
00:35:53Ah, of course, yeah.
00:35:55Bookstore.
00:35:56Tell you what.
00:35:57Don't you run on inside, okay?
00:35:59And I'll be in there tonight.
00:36:00Okay.
00:36:01All right.
00:36:02All right.
00:36:02Let's go.
00:36:03Let's go.
00:36:04Let's go.
00:36:04Let's go.
00:36:05Let's go.
00:36:06Let's go.
00:36:06Let's go.
00:36:07Let's go.
00:36:08Let's go.
00:36:08Let's go.
00:36:09Let's go.
00:36:09Let's go.
00:36:10Let's go.
00:36:10I'll be in there tonight.
00:36:11Okay.
00:36:13Thanks.
00:36:14Bye, Emma.
00:36:15Bye, Max.
00:36:21I'm so confused.
00:36:24Is it the elf hat?
00:36:28I'm kidding, bad joke.
00:36:30You have a son?
00:36:32I do.
00:36:34How did I not know this?
00:36:35How did no one think to tell me this?
00:36:38It's complicated.
00:36:40Yeah, I'll say it is.
00:36:42Why does it bother you so much?
00:36:45It doesn't.
00:36:46I just think it's really weird
00:36:48that you never mentioned it until now.
00:36:50Yeah.
00:36:55You're right.
00:36:56I'm sorry, I should have mentioned it.
00:37:00I think I was just nervous, too.
00:37:02Why?
00:37:05Because I...
00:37:09What?
00:37:12Yeah, my dad really needs my help in there.
00:37:15Can we talk later?
00:37:18Yeah, sure.
00:37:20Thanks.
00:37:21Thanks.
00:37:21So, what's the story?
00:37:33It's...
00:37:34It's actually really sweet.
00:37:35I mean, it's...
00:37:37It's tragic, but...
00:37:39Sweet.
00:37:39Um...
00:37:40Max isn't Mitch's biological son.
00:37:44Oh.
00:37:45Yeah.
00:37:47Before Mitch went back from Boston,
00:37:48he was engaged to a woman named Maria.
00:37:52Maria had Max from a previous relationship,
00:37:55and his biological father wanted nothing to do with him.
00:37:59So Maria got still custody,
00:38:01and Mitch,
00:38:03well, he's been in Max's life since he was a baby,
00:38:06basically raised him.
00:38:07What happened to Maria?
00:38:08Ovarian cancer.
00:38:10Oh.
00:38:11She didn't know until it was too late.
00:38:13She...
00:38:14passed away...
00:38:16weeks before their wedding.
00:38:17Wow, that's terrible.
00:38:18Since Maria didn't have much family,
00:38:21Mitch petitioned to adopt Max after she died,
00:38:24so...
00:38:25He's Mitch's son now,
00:38:27and everywhere that matters.
00:38:29So, I've been thinking about your pie.
00:38:40Enjoy.
00:38:41You wanted to give the recipe your own fun twist.
00:38:45Yeah, exactly.
00:38:46Right.
00:38:46So, these are some classic Wisconsin cheddars.
00:38:49This is our old-fashioned hoop cheddar.
00:38:52This is our new world cheddar,
00:38:54but this...
00:38:56This is the one I want you to try.
00:38:58Okay, what's so great about it?
00:39:00Okay, this is Renard's Cherry Cheddar.
00:39:04A Wisconsin legend.
00:39:06A cheese lover's dream.
00:39:07Aged six months.
00:39:09It's buttery, complex, sweet, and savory.
00:39:14Tangy, dynamic,
00:39:15and made with real Door County cherries
00:39:18from Parker Orchards.
00:39:20They better be from Parker Orchards.
00:39:22I love this cheese more than my husband,
00:39:25and soon, you'll see why.
00:39:28Hmm.
00:39:36Mmm.
00:39:37Oh.
00:39:38Oh, wow.
00:39:40Right?
00:39:41Is there...
00:39:42Is there vanilla in there?
00:39:44No, it's a natural reaction
00:39:46between the cheese and the cherries.
00:39:48It's incredible, right?
00:39:50I mean, you could...
00:39:51grate this cheese right into your pie crust.
00:39:53That's a great idea.
00:40:08Hi.
00:40:09Hey.
00:40:09Hey, Mitch.
00:40:11Um...
00:40:12Well, isn't this a small-town moment?
00:40:15Yeah, I guess so.
00:40:16I called you last night.
00:40:20After the...
00:40:20I know.
00:40:21Yeah.
00:40:24Awesome.
00:40:24I actually need to check on a high-priority
00:40:28mascarpone shipment.
00:40:30Oh.
00:40:30I'll see you lovebirds later.
00:40:42I should have told you about Max.
00:40:44It's okay.
00:40:46Really, it just took me by surprise.
00:40:49I...
00:40:49I just didn't know how.
00:40:52Max is...
00:40:53Uh, he's on my...
00:40:54He's on my bio.
00:40:55I know.
00:40:55I know.
00:40:57Jen told me everything.
00:41:01Max is really lucky to have you.
00:41:05And I'm...
00:41:06I'm really sorry about...
00:41:08Maria.
00:41:12You would have liked her.
00:41:13I'm sure I would have.
00:41:22Mitch, I'm so sorry.
00:41:24I...
00:41:25When you said that you lived a lot of life before,
00:41:28I never imagined.
00:41:33Yeah.
00:41:33Can you understand why it's not the first thing
00:41:35I want to tell people about myself?
00:41:37Of course.
00:41:41But...
00:41:42Adopting Max is the most selfless thing
00:41:44that I've ever heard.
00:41:46Not really.
00:41:48He's the biggest joy in my life.
00:41:55Hey, I've got some practice pies
00:41:57that I've got to bake later on.
00:42:00Do Max want to come by
00:42:01and be the official taste testers?
00:42:07Really?
00:42:08Yeah.
00:42:10It would be our honor.
00:42:12Great.
00:42:14Um...
00:42:15You want to say five o'clock?
00:42:16Five is perfect.
00:42:19See ya.
00:42:20My sous chef and my apprentice.
00:42:43Come on in.
00:42:45I'll take your coats.
00:42:46Are you excited to do this?
00:42:49Yeah.
00:42:51I know.
00:43:00What?
00:43:02Merry Christmas.
00:43:04Oh, my gosh.
00:43:05Is that for me?
00:43:06Yep.
00:43:07We wanted to wait.
00:43:09But we thought now would be the perfect time.
00:43:11Oh, my gosh.
00:43:13Oh, my gosh.
00:43:14I love it.
00:43:16This is so cute.
00:43:18Did you make this?
00:43:20Yep.
00:43:23You'll have to break it in, though.
00:43:24That one looks like it's got a few pies under its belt.
00:43:28Oh, well, this one was my grandmother's.
00:43:31Thank you for noticing.
00:43:32But obviously, I have to wear the new one.
00:43:34Obviously.
00:43:35Oh, I got it.
00:43:51You're welcome.
00:43:52I'm not sure that it'll be up to famous chef standards, but we had to try.
00:43:58Well, luckily, I'm not a famous chef.
00:43:59Not yet.
00:44:00OK, OK, let's start.
00:44:02What do I have to do?
00:44:03OK, first things first, I need you both to swear yourselves to secrecy.
00:44:07This recipe is classified.
00:44:09Oh.
00:44:11Scout's on it, right, Max?
00:44:16The crust makes the pie.
00:44:19And the trick to a delicious pie crust is cold, cold, cold butter and ice water.
00:44:27No exceptions.
00:44:28Why does it have to be so cold?
00:44:30That's what makes the pie crust flaky.
00:44:33Can you grab the butter from the fridge?
00:44:34Yes, ma'am.
00:44:35Now, some people add sugar to their pie crust, but I don't think it needs it.
00:44:42You can just add it right in.
00:44:46OK, great.
00:44:46So, you're going to take these little pieces of butter and you're just going to squish them
00:44:52with your fingertips.
00:44:54Ooh, just like that.
00:44:56The flour's kind of soft.
00:44:57Yeah.
00:44:58Yeah.
00:44:58Good job.
00:45:00Oh, this one is big.
00:45:01Oh, yeah.
00:45:02Get it.
00:45:02Smash it a couple times.
00:45:04Yeah.
00:45:04OK, you keep doing that and I'm going to go get the secret ingredient.
00:45:10Wisconsin cherry cheddar cheese with Parker orchard cherries.
00:45:14Ooh.
00:45:14I'm going to try a piece.
00:45:15Sounds good.
00:45:21Yum.
00:45:22Yeah?
00:45:22You like it?
00:45:23Very good.
00:45:25I'm going to add it right into the pie crust.
00:45:28It's our secret.
00:45:29You cannot tell a single soul, OK?
00:45:31My lips are sealed.
00:45:33Max?
00:45:33First bites in three, two, one.
00:45:51Whoa.
00:45:52Super whoa.
00:45:53Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:45:55Emma, this is it.
00:45:56This is the pie.
00:45:59What?
00:46:00What's wrong?
00:46:01It's good.
00:46:01It's just not exactly what I want.
00:46:03More for me.
00:46:07Emma, I'm telling you, this is a winner.
00:46:09It's good.
00:46:10It's just not as good as Grandma's.
00:46:12Oh, come on.
00:46:13I find that hard to believe.
00:46:14I'm sure she was a good teacher.
00:46:16Yeah, she was.
00:46:18Did you see that picture?
00:46:20That was the last year she won the bake-off.
00:46:22No way, really?
00:46:23Mm-hmm.
00:46:25She looks really happy.
00:46:28Yeah.
00:46:28To her, baking wasn't just about food.
00:46:34It's about the people.
00:46:37That's why she liked Christmas so much.
00:46:39She was surrounded by family.
00:46:42She was competitive.
00:46:45The cherry pie bake-off meant the world to her.
00:46:47Really?
00:46:48Oh, yeah.
00:46:51Yeah.
00:46:53She used to tell me that we'd have a bakery together someday.
00:46:56Be part of the farm stand.
00:46:58And we'd daydream about all the recipes that we'd make
00:47:04and how we'd decorate it.
00:47:08That sounds really great.
00:47:12Yeah.
00:47:18It's weird.
00:47:19It's late.
00:47:21Hello?
00:47:23Oh, Serena.
00:47:24Hi.
00:47:25Hey.
00:47:25Uh, Merry Christmas.
00:47:27Yeah.
00:47:28Hey, were you by chance able to...
00:47:31Oh.
00:47:33Oh, my gosh.
00:47:34Really?
00:47:35Wow.
00:47:37Wow.
00:47:38Oh, that's amazing.
00:47:41Oh, my gosh.
00:47:41I'm so excited.
00:47:43Yeah, please send it over.
00:47:46Really.
00:47:48Yes.
00:47:48Yeah.
00:47:49I'll talk to you soon.
00:47:50Bye.
00:47:51Bye.
00:47:51Bye.
00:47:51Bye.
00:47:51Bye.
00:47:51Bye.
00:47:51Bye.
00:47:51Bye.
00:47:51Bye.
00:47:53Bye.
00:47:56Bye.
00:47:57Bye.
00:47:58Bye.
00:48:02It looks like the job at La Panache is happening.
00:48:06Yeah.
00:48:07For real?
00:48:10Executive pastry chef.
00:48:13I mean, that's great.
00:48:18Thanks.
00:48:19Nobody deserves it more than you
00:48:24Um, we should probably go
00:48:29Are you sure?
00:48:32Yeah, yeah, it's getting late
00:48:34Wait
00:48:40Oh, look
00:48:47There you go, bud
00:48:57Yeah, Santa's watching
00:49:02Even though your spot on the nice list is pretty solid
00:49:07You don't want to push it, okay?
00:49:10Okay
00:49:17Thanks for decorating the barn with me, sweetheart
00:49:22Of course
00:49:23Oh
00:49:27That's pretty, right?
00:49:31It's a kissing bowl
00:49:32A what?
00:49:34A kissing bowl?
00:49:35You don't know about these either?
00:49:36It's a combination of a wreath and a mistletoe
00:49:39It's a Scandinavian tradition
00:49:40Oh, so you kiss underneath it?
00:49:43That's the idea
00:49:43It's cute
00:49:45You better watch out if Mitch comes around
00:49:49Okay, mom
00:49:51I'm sorry
00:49:52Sorry, I just
00:49:53I love you two together
00:49:55Hey, you know that
00:49:57He is the one who broke up with me
00:50:00Right?
00:50:01Do you remember that?
00:50:02Of course I do
00:50:03But that was years ago
00:50:04And everybody breaks up before they go to college
00:50:07Hey, so, uh
00:50:13I got the job
00:50:15At La Panache
00:50:17Wow
00:50:20How?
00:50:21When did you?
00:50:22I found out last night
00:50:23Oh
00:50:26Well, honey, that's
00:50:28That's, um
00:50:31Congratulations
00:50:34You don't have to do that
00:50:36Do what?
00:50:39That thing where you pretend to be excited for me
00:50:42But actually, you're disappointed
00:50:44I am excited for you
00:50:47Really
00:50:48It's just
00:50:51Mom, I can't have the kind of career that I want
00:50:54And run the orchards
00:50:55Can't you guys just wait a couple years?
00:50:58Maybe you'll get a better offer
00:50:59Or maybe
00:51:00Maybe I'll be ready by then
00:51:02Honestly, I don't know if your dad and I have another year in us
00:51:08What does that mean?
00:51:14It means
00:51:15You should take the job in New York
00:51:17And your dad and I will figure it out
00:51:20Thing is
00:51:29If a sale's going to happen, I need to know soon
00:51:31How soon?
00:51:34By the end of the year
00:51:35That's not much time at all
00:51:38Can't you give us a couple of months?
00:51:41Unfortunately not
00:51:42With the building season approaching this spring
00:51:45We need to put things in motion now
00:51:47The orchard's next chapter will honor what you built
00:51:50No big box stores, strip malls
00:51:53We develop housing that fits here
00:51:56Homes that feel like they belong
00:51:58Well, okay, I guess we'll let you know
00:52:03Soon
00:52:05Yeah, soon
00:52:08What are you making, Max?
00:52:13A Christmas fish
00:52:14Oh, a Christmas fish
00:52:17Of course, why not?
00:52:18Yeah, why not?
00:52:19Yeah
00:52:20So this is a family tradition?
00:52:24It sure is
00:52:24My mom convinced us
00:52:27Years ago
00:52:27That making
00:52:28Homemade Christmas cards
00:52:30And homemade ornaments
00:52:31Just had a lot more meaning
00:52:33Wait, all of those are homemade?
00:52:37Yeah
00:52:38Well, most of them
00:52:41I might have gotten a few
00:52:45At craft stores
00:52:47Or at Chris Kindlemarkt
00:52:48Let's see the angel
00:52:50Made that in fifth grade
00:52:53Yeah
00:52:54Pretty impressive, huh?
00:52:56Uh, yes
00:52:57Well, the one-eyed snowman
00:52:59That's Max's
00:53:02I ran out of glue
00:53:03I hate it when that happens
00:53:05Can't find a gym like that
00:53:08At a store now, can you?
00:53:09Mm-hmm
00:53:09Hey, look
00:53:22That's a hot talk
00:53:23Like that
00:53:24Yeah
00:53:24Can we get one, Dad?
00:53:27Of course
00:53:27Whiskey, you want to?
00:53:29No
00:53:29I'm all right
00:53:29I'll see you in a bit
00:53:30Okay, all right
00:53:31See you later
00:53:32Alligator
00:53:33It's all right
00:53:35All right, let's go
00:53:35Hi, you're Emma Parker, right?
00:54:03Hi
00:54:04Yeah
00:54:05I just wanted to introduce myself
00:54:06I'm Teresa Brown from Midwest Living Magazine
00:54:09I was just talking to your dad over at your booth
00:54:12Nice
00:54:13Hmm
00:54:13Your dad says you might have the winning cherry pie recipe
00:54:17Did he say that?
00:54:18Hmm
00:54:19No
00:54:19He is a big fan
00:54:20He's also a bit biased
00:54:21Yes, but the Parkers do have a winning history
00:54:24I'm writing a piece on the Chris Kindle market
00:54:26And all the Christmas traditions up here
00:54:28Including the cherry pie bake-off
00:54:30Can you tell me about your pie?
00:54:32Yeah
00:54:32It's a take on my grandmother's award-winning recipe
00:54:35But with my own twist
00:54:36Can you give me any recipe secrets?
00:54:39Unfortunately, no
00:54:40Legally binding family oath
00:54:41Oh
00:54:43Do you work in the family business?
00:54:46No
00:54:46I don't actually
00:54:47I'm actually a pastry chef at Lepinache in New York
00:54:51Lepinache
00:54:52I know that place
00:54:54Oh, quite impressive
00:54:55He must have quite a knack in the kitchen
00:54:57Yeah, well, we'll see if the judges agree
00:54:59Well, I'm sure we'll talk soon
00:55:01I'm going to go check on some of the other contestants
00:55:02Good luck in the bake-off
00:55:04There you go
00:55:17Enjoy
00:55:18Emma
00:55:20Can you cover the booth?
00:55:22I've got to go find your mom
00:55:22Yeah, sure
00:55:23No problem
00:55:23Enjoy your summer
00:55:36Hey, don't you look like a perfect boo-boo Christmas card in there
00:55:42I don't feel like it
00:55:44Yeah, the, uh, niche conundrum
00:55:54Have you told them how you feel yet?
00:55:57Why?
00:55:58So we can both be sad and confused when I leave?
00:56:08I don't trust that Calvin guy
00:56:10I feel like he's pressuring my parents
00:56:15I need to talk to him myself
00:56:18Okay
00:56:30Be assertive
00:56:33Emma, hey
00:56:41Hey, Calvin
00:56:42Thanks for your time
00:56:43I'm happy to
00:56:44Have a seat
00:56:46So, what's going on?
00:56:51Well
00:56:51I'd like to know how you convinced my parents to sell you their orchard
00:56:56Convince them?
00:56:58I didn't convince them
00:56:59They approached me
00:57:01They approached you?
00:57:04Yeah
00:57:05Through Mitch
00:57:06Well
00:57:07I think technically Mitch's parents talked to your parents
00:57:10And then your parents talked to Mitch
00:57:12And then he put us in touch
00:57:13Okay
00:57:15Well, why do they have to sell right now?
00:57:20What's the rush?
00:57:21They love that place
00:57:22Emma, from what I understand
00:57:25They may not want to sell it
00:57:28But they need to
00:57:29What do you mean?
00:57:31They're strained
00:57:32Financially
00:57:33No, they're not
00:57:35That's what I was told
00:57:38They thought that things might improve if you stepped in
00:57:42But
00:57:42It doesn't sound like that's happening
00:57:44Emma, look
00:57:48I'm not the bad guy here
00:57:49I'm just trying to do my job
00:57:51And help your parents
00:57:52I thought that you knew
00:57:55No, I didn't
00:57:57I may have
00:58:02Overstepped
00:58:03No
00:58:03You didn't
00:58:04Thank you for telling me
00:58:05Thank you for your time
00:58:08Merry Christmas
00:58:14Merry Christmas
00:58:15Hi, sweetie
00:58:25Where were you?
00:58:27You wanted Tom and Jerry?
00:58:29I went to talk to Calvin
00:58:30Why?
00:58:34Why didn't you tell me you were having financial problems?
00:58:37Ah
00:58:38We didn't want you to worry about our financial situation
00:58:41Worry?
00:58:42I
00:58:43I could have helped
00:58:45I would have helped
00:58:46Honey, there's
00:58:48There's nothing
00:58:49That you could have done
00:58:51Well, you don't know that
00:58:52Because you never even bothered to ask
00:58:54We wanted you to come back
00:58:55Because you wanted to
00:58:57Not out of some guilt
00:58:58And you thought I would feel less guilty
00:59:01By finding out like this?
00:59:03Look, we only did what we thought was best for you
00:59:06How long have you been sitting on this?
00:59:09A couple of years
00:59:13Years?
00:59:16We were going to tell you this trip
00:59:19And then we found out about your job
00:59:21And we asked Mitch
00:59:22You
00:59:22You asked Mitch what?
00:59:26We asked him what he thought
00:59:28And
00:59:29We wanted to know if he thought there was a chance that you'd stay
00:59:33What did he say?
00:59:38He said it wasn't even a question
00:59:39That you had to take that job
00:59:41I gotta go
00:59:43Emma
00:59:48Mitch
01:00:17Just in time for Christmas, huh?
01:00:30I just stopped by to tell you that I'm leaving
01:00:33I'm going back to Chicago after the bake-off
01:00:36Well, I knew you'd be heading back
01:00:43But
01:00:43Not before Christmas
01:00:45You lied to me
01:00:48Lied to you?
01:00:50You knew that my parents were struggling
01:00:51You didn't even think I deserved to know
01:00:53It wasn't my place to tell you
01:00:57You were waiting for the right time
01:00:59Oh, yeah, the right time
01:01:01When?
01:01:03Mitch?
01:01:03Next Christmas?
01:01:05When I come back to find a housing development
01:01:06Where our orchard used to be?
01:01:08I didn't want you to feel trapped
01:01:12Trapped?
01:01:15Yeah
01:01:16I knew if they told you, you'd think you had to stay
01:01:19And you don't
01:01:19You have this incredible opportunity
01:01:22You couldn't even pretend like you wanted me to stay?
01:01:25What?
01:01:26You didn't even hesitate
01:01:27You just told them that I should go
01:01:28Like it wasn't even a question
01:01:29Yeah, because this is what you've always wanted
01:01:31It was your dream
01:01:32Emma, I didn't tell him you should go
01:01:38Because that's what I wanted
01:01:39I told him you should go
01:01:41Because I thought that's what you wanted
01:01:42You didn't even ask me
01:01:45Will you bring Max by the bake-off tomorrow
01:01:51So I can say goodbye?
01:01:56Sure
01:01:56I don't know
01:02:26Merry Christmas, huh?
01:02:44Yeah.
01:02:50Is it with me?
01:02:56You went to see Mitch?
01:03:10Yeah.
01:03:16This orchard's been in my family for 150 years.
01:03:19And now, five generations later, I'm the one who can't keep it alive.
01:03:28I mean...
01:03:31No, Dad, there were a lot of factors.
01:03:34It's not...
01:03:35They were still hard.
01:03:37I felt a lot of pride in keeping it a family operation.
01:03:53Mother and I should have hired help years ago.
01:03:59I think I was...
01:04:01Embarrassed.
01:04:03I...
01:04:07I know how hard you worked for your career.
01:04:11I'm sorry.
01:04:18No.
01:04:20Dad.
01:04:20I just...
01:04:24I love my job.
01:04:29And I'm really good at it.
01:04:30And I want to pursue it.
01:04:34No, if you're not interested, that's fine.
01:04:37We just have to learn to let go of what's not serving us anymore.
01:04:42What if I go win that pie contest?
01:04:51Get you all that great PR?
01:04:53Then I hope whoever reads about it, tracks you down in New York, gives you a ton of business.
01:05:00Your mother would love that, though.
01:05:03We just...
01:05:05We just want you to be happy, and...
01:05:09That's all we've ever wanted, you know?
01:05:10I know, Dad.
01:05:21It's gonna be okay.
01:05:24If you say so.
01:05:28I love you, Dad.
01:05:29I love you, Dad.
01:05:31I love you, Dad.
01:05:31I love you, Dad.
01:05:32I love you, Dad.
01:05:32I love you, Dad.
01:05:33I love you, Dad.
01:05:34I love you, Dad.
01:05:34I love you, Dad.
01:05:35I love you, Dad.
01:05:36I love you, Dad.
01:05:36I love you, Dad.
01:05:37I love you, Dad.
01:05:38I love you, Dad.
01:05:38I love you, Dad.
01:05:39I love you, Dad.
01:05:40I love you, Dad.
01:05:41I love you, Dad.
01:05:42I love you, Dad.
01:05:43I love you, Dad.
01:05:44I love you, Dad.
01:05:45I love you, Dad.
01:05:46I love you, Dad.
01:05:47I love you, Dad.
01:05:48I love you, Dad.
01:05:49I love you, Dad.
01:05:50I love you, Dad.
01:05:51I love you, Dad.
01:05:52Hey, I thought you were going to make it in the morning.
01:06:20I am, but I wanted to try something first.
01:06:23Oh, yeah? What's that?
01:06:27Cardamom! Oh, my God. Of course. How can we forget that?
01:06:33I know. You know, the recipe was in the apron the entire time.
01:06:37You're kidding.
01:06:39The little piece fell out when I was cleaning up.
01:06:42Wow. So, so you made Grandma's exact recipe?
01:06:47No, I still put my twist on it, but now it's both of ours.
01:06:55Can I try a piece?
01:06:56Yeah, I was hoping you'd ask.
01:06:59Oh, great.
01:07:04How is it?
01:07:08Emma, it is wonderful.
01:07:24Honey, Grandma, I would be so proud of you.
01:07:28We all are.
01:07:35Thanks, Mom.
01:09:49Max also has something for you.
01:09:51Oh, yeah.
01:09:52Did you make this yourself?
01:09:53It's a Christmas card.
01:09:55That helped a little.
01:09:57Homemade Christmas cards are the very best kind.
01:10:00I'll read it later, okay?
01:10:01Okay.
01:10:02Bye, Emma.
01:10:03Bye.
01:10:03We'll see you after.
01:10:05We'll see you after.
01:10:21Welcome, everyone.
01:10:22I'm Teresa Brown from Midwest Living Magazine, and I'm thrilled to be your host for this year's
01:10:28Door County Christmas Cherry Pie Contest.
01:10:31Ha-ha!
01:10:31I have to say, I just love it up here.
01:10:42I mean, look at this.
01:10:43Look at this Chris Kindle Market.
01:10:45Oh, it's beautiful.
01:10:48All right.
01:10:49All right.
01:10:49As you know, the winning pie will be featured in next month's issue of Midwest Living, so
01:10:57let's hear it for our contestants.
01:11:04It's time for the judges to do their thing, but first, I want to introduce you to our very
01:11:09special celebrity guest judge, Green Bay Packers legend, Amon Green.
01:11:15Thank you for being here.
01:11:17Go Pack Go!
01:11:19Go Pack Go!
01:11:20Go Pack Go!
01:11:22Go Pack Go!
01:11:24Go Pack Go!
01:11:24Judges, are you ready?
01:11:26All right.
01:11:27Taste away.
01:11:27Go Pack Go!
01:11:47Go Pack Go!
01:11:50Go Pack Go!
01:11:51Go Pack Go!
01:11:56Thank you, Iman.
01:12:27Our judges have made their decisions.
01:12:30In third place, pie number six from Sequest Farms, Kristen Sequest.
01:12:39Wonderful. Thank you.
01:12:43All right. Congratulations, Kristen.
01:12:47In second place, pie number two from Scaturo Baking Co., Rob Scaturo.
01:12:56Congratulations.
01:13:04All right, here we go.
01:13:07Congratulations, Rob.
01:13:09And here we go.
01:13:10The winner of this year's Door County Christmas Cherry Pie Bake Off is pie number five from Parker Cherry Orchard's Emma Parker.
01:13:23Emma!
01:13:30Emma!
01:13:33Emma!
01:13:37Where is she?
01:13:40Hello.
01:13:41Well, this is unexpected.
01:13:47Sally, Brian, would you like to come up and accept the award on behalf of Parker Orchard's?
01:13:52Come on.
01:13:53Everyone, Sally and Brian Parker.
01:14:05On behalf of Parker Orchard's, our daughter, Emma, and her incredible cherry pie, we humbly accept this prize.
01:14:17applause
01:15:56Hey, Calvin.
01:16:11I need to talk to you.
01:16:12I am really glad you're here, Clara.
01:16:19Oh, are you kidding? We wouldn't miss it.
01:16:20Still no word from Emma?
01:16:25Nothing. I have called, I've texted.
01:16:28Look, I just...
01:16:29I wish we handled this differently.
01:16:32You know, she seemed better last night.
01:16:33I just didn't realize...
01:16:35Well, you were just trying to do the right thing for her.
01:16:37I mean, it's not a mistake.
01:16:38That's...
01:16:38That's being a good parent.
01:16:44Let's get the food.
01:16:45Yeah.
01:16:49All right.
01:16:52Oh.
01:16:57Ha! There it is.
01:17:02Oh, man.
01:17:04Triple six for 18.
01:17:06That closes me out.
01:17:07Nailed it.
01:17:08Okay, Mitch, you're up.
01:17:10Let's see what you can do.
01:17:11Nah.
01:17:12I'm good.
01:17:12What?
01:17:15Don't think you can beat your old man, huh?
01:17:19Come on.
01:17:20Hey, you want to give me a hand bringing that cooler out back inside?
01:17:24Yeah, sure, Brian.
01:17:26I'll be right out.
01:17:33Hey, uh...
01:17:34I just wanted to say that even if she's upset right now,
01:17:39I know what you were trying to do.
01:17:40And I believe that one day,
01:17:44she's going to be grateful for it.
01:17:47Hmm.
01:17:48Yeah.
01:17:51Maybe.
01:17:55I'm grateful for it.
01:18:00Thanks, Brian.
01:18:10Uh, Everett and Clara, you guys are over there.
01:18:16Okay.
01:18:17This all looks so delicious, Sally.
01:18:20Yes.
01:18:22Where's Dad?
01:18:23Oh, I think he's going to be here in a minute.
01:18:27Merry Christmas.
01:18:29Emma!
01:18:31Sorry we're late.
01:18:32And, um, I brought a friend with me.
01:18:34I hope you don't mind.
01:18:35We were so worried about you.
01:18:39Where did you go?
01:18:41To the orchard.
01:18:43And then to talk to Calvin.
01:18:46Because I decided I'm not going to take the job in New York.
01:18:51What?
01:18:52You're going...
01:18:52I'm going to stay here.
01:18:54And I'm ready to take over the family business as soon as you're ready to give me the reins.
01:18:58Oh, they were yours.
01:19:01But hold on, I don't understand what's going on.
01:19:03I know, Everett.
01:19:04Well, when I won the bake-off, I thought I had to choose.
01:19:09And I realized maybe I don't.
01:19:11And that's where I come in.
01:19:13Emma and I talked.
01:19:14Instead of buying the orchard, I'd like to invest in them.
01:19:18You...
01:19:19Calvin's going to finance a new state-of-the-art bakery
01:19:21as part of the newly renovated Parker Orchard Farm Stand.
01:19:25Oh!
01:19:26Is this real?
01:19:31Yeah.
01:19:31I don't have to go anywhere, Mom.
01:19:33I can stay here and we can build something together.
01:19:36Grandma Effa would have loved this.
01:19:40Yeah.
01:19:41I think so, too.
01:19:42Merry Christmas, Emma.
01:19:45Merry Christmas, Pops.
01:19:47I'm so glad you're going to stay.
01:19:49Me too, buddy.
01:19:51Do you know what?
01:19:52What?
01:19:54Your card had something to do with it.
01:19:56Is that my card that I gave you?
01:19:58Yep.
01:19:59Wow.
01:19:59That's my card.
01:20:04Where's Mitch?
01:20:05Mitch?
01:20:05Hey.
01:20:05Hi.
01:20:05Were you planning on spending Christmas Eve out here by yourself?
01:20:28What happened?
01:20:36Where'd you go after the contest?
01:20:41I just needed some time to think.
01:20:46I owe you an apology.
01:20:49No, you don't know.
01:20:51I owe you an apology.
01:20:52I should have told you about the orchard.
01:20:55You were right.
01:20:56You deserve to know.
01:20:58I just didn't want anything to hold you back.
01:21:02Not your parents.
01:21:03Not this place.
01:21:06Not me.
01:21:07You just seemed so certain.
01:21:18It didn't seem fair for me to tell you what I wanted.
01:21:29What's that?
01:21:33For you to stay.
01:21:33It's the one I've always wanted.
01:21:46Did you buy a kissing bowl?
01:21:51Mm-hmm.
01:21:53Interesting.
01:21:57It's a whole Scandinavian tradition.
01:21:58We can't argue with tradition, can we?
01:22:02Yeah.
01:22:02We can't argue with tradition, can we?
01:22:28It's a whole나 Krankenhausen.
01:22:39Yeah.
01:22:39It's a whole new heart.
01:22:54I'm in here.
01:22:56Yeah.
01:22:56I don't know.
01:23:26This has been the best Christmas I've had in a long time.
01:23:29I feel the same way.
01:23:30A Christmas Prayer premieres next Saturday at 8.
01:23:34Great American Christmas.
01:23:35Christmas as it's meant to be.
01:23:43Four, three, two, one.
01:23:45Here it comes.