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00:01:00Today is a gift.
00:01:02We are not in Manhattan anymore.
00:01:13Now eat that pretty.
00:01:16Excuse me, there's Starbucks around here?
00:01:19No, but there's a Dottie's around the corner.
00:01:22Only two stars on Yelp.
00:01:23Oh, this is the best place in town.
00:01:25Are you going to trust us or are you going to trust your phone?
00:01:28I guess I'll take your word for it.
00:01:30Can I get you guys anything?
00:01:31I'll have a bear claw.
00:01:34Make that too.
00:01:37And a cruller.
00:01:39Okay.
00:01:39And I'll have an orange juice, no poke.
00:01:41Okay.
00:01:44Sure.
00:01:45You got it.
00:01:46Well, he did say anything.
00:01:51There you go, hon.
00:01:59Hey, what can I get you?
00:02:01Um, do you have an Ethiopian roast?
00:02:06Nope.
00:02:06Um, Sumatra?
00:02:08I don't think so.
00:02:10What do you have?
00:02:11Coffee.
00:02:12Sounds perfect.
00:02:13Oh, you wouldn't happen to have soy.
00:02:18Never mind.
00:02:26Visiting family in the area?
00:02:28I'm here on a job.
00:02:29Till Christmas, probably.
00:02:32Oh, before I forget, um, could I get two bear claws, a cruller, and an OJ no pulp, please?
00:02:39You met Earl and Felix, huh?
00:02:41Uh, welcome to Hudson Springs.
00:02:44And you are?
00:02:46Clay.
00:02:47Well, Clay, I'll get you a to-go box.
00:02:59Hey.
00:03:01Oh, she's a beauty, Delaney.
00:03:04Thanks, boss lady.
00:03:06All right, Scott.
00:03:08You can smile.
00:03:09Well, the holiday season has officially begun.
00:03:12Hey, uh, Halloween was my thing.
00:03:14Christmas was always yours.
00:03:15Oh, I guess I get that from Dad.
00:03:16Oh, he sure did love this season.
00:03:18This first Christmas without him is going to be a lot easier with you two here.
00:03:23I'm so glad we're together.
00:03:24I know you're just itchy to get back at work.
00:03:27I don't know, Mom, I wanted to be here.
00:03:30I mean, we all know how important this season is for the farm's survival, and I'd hate for
00:03:34us to have to sell the place.
00:03:35Oh, come on, Scott.
00:03:36We'll be fine.
00:03:37We always do well during the holidays.
00:03:40I know.
00:03:40All I'm saying is the bottom line is now my responsibility.
00:03:43Well, people don't just come here to buy a tree.
00:03:47They come for the Christmas tradition, the experience, just like Dad used to say, which
00:03:52is my specialty.
00:03:54Art and commerce, which is why I am so proud of you both.
00:04:00Now, get to work.
00:04:01Yep.
00:04:02Yes, ma'am.
00:04:02You have your Norris?
00:04:13Claymore from corporate.
00:04:15Oh, no.
00:04:15What's wrong?
00:04:17Nothing's wrong.
00:04:18Oh, okay.
00:04:20Here, have a coffee.
00:04:21Oh.
00:04:22HQ sent me up your last minute to help with the launch.
00:04:25Are you ready to help me make the store hit by Christmas?
00:04:27Yeah.
00:04:29Yeah.
00:04:30But I'm not sure about anybody else.
00:04:33People around here aren't exactly thrilled about HGS opening up in Hudson Springs.
00:04:37Another reason why I'm here.
00:04:38I saw the market research.
00:04:39There's some resistance we'll need to overcome.
00:04:41But if there's one thing I know how to do, let's get people in the door.
00:04:44I hope so, because we open in two hours and-
00:04:46Trust me.
00:04:47The people of Hudson Springs will come around when they realize our wide selection and low,
00:04:51low prices can't be beat.
00:04:52You know, is that exactly like the commercial?
00:04:54Yeah, that's what it's going for.
00:04:56Follow me, Xavier.
00:04:58What's all this?
00:05:00Our first sales promotion.
00:05:02Christmas trees.
00:05:03Mm-hmm.
00:05:04You know it.
00:05:05Let's set up a tree pen over here.
00:05:0750 by 50 should do it.
00:05:09Hey, can you line up the trees by size?
00:05:11Small, medium, large, and jumbo?
00:05:14Wow.
00:05:15Those prices are so, uh, low.
00:05:18These trees are a proven loss leader.
00:05:19They're bringing the customers.
00:05:21Sales go up.
00:05:22Corporate's happy.
00:05:23We look like heroes.
00:05:24Yeah, I don't think that's going to work.
00:05:26Yeah, it works all the time.
00:05:27Proofs in the spreadsheet.
00:05:28Let's put a dozen inflatable trees out front, the ones that light up.
00:05:32And where can I set up home base, Xavier?
00:05:34Um.
00:05:35Hey, so nice to see you.
00:05:37I've got a cookie for you.
00:05:38And some cider.
00:05:40Hello there.
00:05:41Got some hot cider.
00:05:42There you go.
00:05:45Enjoy.
00:05:47Thank you very much.
00:05:49Oh, my goodness gracious.
00:05:52Oh, my goodness gracious.
00:05:53Jessica.
00:05:55Jessica.
00:05:56We can't pay the bills with farm animals.
00:05:58Nobody likes free hot dogs.
00:06:06I like free hot dogs.
00:06:13It's a tree.
00:06:14Just pick one and come on into the store.
00:06:18Come on.
00:06:18I don't get it.
00:06:23Route 12 is flowing with traffic.
00:06:26Nobody shops for Christmas trees around here?
00:06:28We do.
00:06:29But mostly from local farms where you can pick your own tree.
00:06:32Like my friends at Robert's family.
00:06:34They own a farm three miles down the road and grow the trees right on property.
00:06:36You know, I've been going there ever since I was a kid.
00:06:40I can still remember the first time I helped my dad cut our very own Christmas tree.
00:06:44Cut?
00:06:44Like, with a saw?
00:06:46Yeah.
00:06:47Because that sounds incredibly old-fashioned.
00:06:49Why didn't you tell me about this before?
00:06:51About my childhood?
00:06:52Well, the farm.
00:06:54Xavier.
00:06:55Oh, you didn't ask.
00:06:57Huh.
00:06:59This Robert's farm.
00:07:01It's not in the marketing research.
00:07:05All right.
00:07:06Where are you going?
00:07:09Well, if people around here would rather buy their trees from some farm than enjoy the
00:07:13low-cost and convenience of a pre-cut tree, I need to know why.
00:07:16You need a hand?
00:07:42Oh, a loved one.
00:07:43Thanks.
00:07:44Oh.
00:07:45Nice-looking tree.
00:07:47They all are here.
00:07:49Whoa.
00:07:50Nice comes with a price.
00:07:52It's a once-a-year thing.
00:07:54Kids love it.
00:07:55I just wish I didn't have to haul it home.
00:07:58They don't deliver?
00:07:59It's a small farm.
00:08:01I guess they don't have the manpower.
00:08:02Hmm.
00:08:03Thanks again for the help.
00:08:05Have a happy holidays.
00:08:06You too.
00:08:08So, when you were born, your mom and dad planted a sapling in our grove.
00:08:14And guess what?
00:08:15What?
00:08:16Now that tree is all grown up, just like you, except it's grown into a big, beautiful Christmas
00:08:22tree.
00:08:23Isn't that cool?
00:08:24Yeah.
00:08:26Do you still have the slip number?
00:08:28I've been keeping it safe for eight years.
00:08:33Aww.
00:08:35Okay, so this one is, uh, five rows across and six rows back.
00:08:40And if you have any trouble finding it at all, come find me.
00:08:44Let's go.
00:08:45Yay, have fun.
00:08:51Hmm.
00:08:52There you go.
00:08:53Enjoy.
00:08:55Oh, cider.
00:08:56Let me know if you need anything.
00:09:21Whew.
00:09:26Oh, my gosh.
00:09:33I am so sorry.
00:09:34Are you okay?
00:09:35I'm fine.
00:09:35Are you sure?
00:09:37I'm okay.
00:09:38Really.
00:09:38Okay.
00:09:39Aren't you supposed to yell timber when you chop down a tree?
00:09:41Nobody really does that.
00:09:43Wish I'd known.
00:09:44But at least I can take assaulted by a Christmas tree off my bucket list now.
00:09:47Well, in that case, you're welcome.
00:09:51I'm Clay.
00:09:52Oh, um, Jessica.
00:09:55Oh, you have a little pine needle in your hair.
00:10:01Thanks.
00:10:02So, I take it you're not from around here?
00:10:05Not even close.
00:10:07New York.
00:10:08This is New York.
00:10:10Sorry, I mean the city.
00:10:11Manhattan.
00:10:12Just checking out some local spots.
00:10:15Well, you have come to the right place.
00:10:17Because this farm is the place in Hudson Springs during the holiday.
00:10:21I can see that.
00:10:27Excuse me.
00:10:28Hi, boss.
00:10:29Sure.
00:10:33Clay, it's Marsha.
00:10:34Jessica, I'm watching the video feed from the store and it's not exactly bustling.
00:10:38Would you agree?
00:10:39A slow start, I know, but, uh, Hudson Springs is a bit old-fashioned.
00:10:44I'll need a little more time to win people over.
00:10:47Jessica?
00:10:48Oh, we're having a little trouble finding our tree.
00:10:50Oh, sure.
00:10:51Um, let me, uh, let me just see your slip number here.
00:10:56Okay.
00:10:57Yeah.
00:10:57This way.
00:10:58Maybe our market research wasn't exactly accurate.
00:11:05I need you to do your own on-the-ground recon.
00:11:08Hang around supermarkets, barbershops, town hall meetings.
00:11:13Find out what's making them hesitate.
00:11:15I'm already on it.
00:11:16That's what I'd like to hear.
00:11:17Better than free hot dogs, boss.
00:11:40A little marketing research goes a long way.
00:11:42Got a couple of college kids home for the holidays working for tips, and we have our army.
00:11:48You are a marketing maestro.
00:11:50I'm just getting warmed up.
00:11:52Uh, what?
00:11:53This is the second part of my plan.
00:11:55They're here to interview you.
00:11:57Uh, me?
00:11:59I, I, I...
00:11:59You're the face of Hudson Springs' new HGS store, right?
00:12:02Yeah.
00:12:04A few talking points.
00:12:06Make sure you mention the free delivery, okay?
00:12:09Don't be nervous.
00:12:10You'll do great.
00:12:10Yeah, uh, excuse me a sec.
00:12:14Yeah, Clay.
00:12:16Yeah, how are you?
00:12:17I think we've been coming.
00:12:18It's nice to meet you.
00:12:19Yeah.
00:12:21Free delivery.
00:12:23Free delivery.
00:12:30Hmm.
00:12:31Hey, how come Xavier didn't show?
00:12:32He never misses opening day.
00:12:34I don't know.
00:12:34He didn't text me back.
00:12:35Is he still looking for a job?
00:12:37We should just hire him, Scott.
00:12:38Uh, no, our payroll's stretched thin enough as it is.
00:12:42Hi.
00:12:42I am proud to be part of the harvest team here at the new location on Route 12.
00:12:48Xavier?
00:12:49We are bringing lots of local jobs, and not to mention a wide selection of plants and gardening supplies.
00:12:57You have got to be kidding me.
00:12:59Oh, no, no, not kidding.
00:13:00Xavier, Norris, manager, Harvest Garden Supply says it right there on the TV.
00:13:05Yes, thank you.
00:13:06Yeah, for pointing that out.
00:13:07I can't believe he didn't tell me this.
00:13:10What a traitor.
00:13:11Come on, you can't blame the poor guy.
00:13:13I mean, he's been looking for a job for ages.
00:13:15For our grand opening, we are giving away free hot dogs and balloons for the kids.
00:13:19And not to mention, um, free deliveries for all of our Christmas trees.
00:13:26Okay, well, I would have hired him if I knew he was just going to stab us in the back like this.
00:13:31Maybe listen to your big sis next time.
00:13:33So, come on down and see for yourself what Harvest Garden Supplies is all about.
00:13:41You heard the man.
00:13:42Exciting stuff going on down here at Route 12.
00:13:45Why would City Hall let a superstore like Harvest set up in Hudson Spring?
00:13:50It's the way of the world.
00:13:51Big chain stores are just popping up everywhere.
00:13:53Yeah, and putting mom-and-pop operations like ours out of business.
00:13:57Look, I'm sure there are plenty of customers to go around.
00:14:00How are you not more worried about this?
00:14:02A lot of our customers have to drive past that atrocity to get here.
00:14:06Look, our farm is special to people.
00:14:09We make memories.
00:14:10That matters.
00:14:11Our customers are not going to stop coming here just to save a few bucks.
00:14:15You're right.
00:14:19You know I'm right.
00:14:22She's a beauty.
00:14:24Enjoy her.
00:14:25Happy holidays.
00:14:27Are you, uh, noticing anything different today?
00:14:30Um, you shaved?
00:14:33Talking about the farm?
00:14:35It's not exactly bustling.
00:14:37So?
00:14:37It's a weekday.
00:14:38It's always slower on the weekday.
00:14:40No, we had 25% more customers on the same weekday last year.
00:14:44Only difference now is Harvest Garden Supply is three miles down the road.
00:14:48And they sell trees, too.
00:14:49I'm sure it is just a coincidence.
00:14:52Look, everybody knows we have the best trees.
00:14:54Period.
00:14:56Hey!
00:14:57Let's go or we'll be late.
00:14:59If I know anything, it is Hudson Springs and Christmas trees.
00:15:03We'll be fine.
00:15:06We'll be fine.
00:15:07We'll now open the meeting up to public comments.
00:15:14Mayor Barnes, I thought this new big box store was supposed to fix everything.
00:15:19Now, we can't even afford Santa's Village?
00:15:23I mean, what am I supposed to tell my kids?
00:15:25Look, I am disappointed about Santa's Village, too.
00:15:33This is just going to take time.
00:15:36HGS will bring people from all over our county, and those tax dollars are going to flow into this city.
00:15:43This time next year, we'll see us with an amazing Christmas spectacle like this town has never seen.
00:15:53We've got to say something.
00:15:56What do you mean, we?
00:15:58Mayor Barnes?
00:15:59Uh, Delaney?
00:16:01Watson?
00:16:01Hey, as you know, I work over at the Roberts Farm.
00:16:05Also, side note, my band Later Alligator plays every Tuesday night at Riley's.
00:16:08Would love to see you all there.
00:16:09Come check us out.
00:16:11Now, many of you know my best friend, Jessica.
00:16:22Now, she has something to say about this whole harvest garden.
00:16:25I do.
00:16:26I do.
00:16:26Yes, you do.
00:16:28I do.
00:16:29I do.
00:16:33Um, Mayor Barnes.
00:16:37I understand why council approved a superstore in Hudson Springs.
00:16:42I do.
00:16:43I do.
00:16:43We need jobs.
00:16:45Especially now.
00:16:47But I think what Bob is trying to say is how important the spirit of Christmas is to the folks of Hudson Springs.
00:16:56People from our county and beyond visit us because of how special our community is.
00:17:04Our mom and pop businesses go above and beyond to make the holidays so magical.
00:17:10So, regardless of the bottom line, council has to support our community's holiday efforts.
00:17:18We have to ensure that our mom and pop businesses, our families, and our neighbors survive to next year.
00:17:27Yeah.
00:17:27And our superstore is like HGS.
00:17:30Am I right?
00:17:30Yeah.
00:17:31Yes.
00:17:31Oh, sorry.
00:17:37Oh, it's you.
00:17:39Clay, right?
00:17:40I see you again, Jessica.
00:17:43That last cookie's yours.
00:17:45I couldn't.
00:17:45I insist.
00:17:46It's the least I can do for almost taking you out with the Christmas tree.
00:17:49I have a crazy idea.
00:17:55Timber.
00:17:58Huh?
00:17:59Huh?
00:18:02So, what brings you here?
00:18:04Work.
00:18:05I'm here for a while on a project.
00:18:07I'm at the town hall.
00:18:09Oh, I wanted to get a feel for Hudson Springs.
00:18:12See who its movers and shakers are.
00:18:15Are these meetings always so lively?
00:18:18Almost never.
00:18:21I run my family's business, so I like to come to stay informed.
00:18:24Oh, yeah?
00:18:24What business is that?
00:18:26Jess, what do you think?
00:18:27Oh, hello there.
00:18:30Hi, I'm Clay.
00:18:31Delaney, am I interrupting?
00:18:37Okay, what do you think about a county-wide boycott of Harvest?
00:18:40You know, power to the people, stick it to the man.
00:18:42Maybe if no one shops there, they'll just shut down and leave.
00:18:44Do those things actually work?
00:18:46Hell yeah, Jess.
00:18:46Unless Harvest has enough funds to ride it out.
00:18:50Well, we're not spending a dime at that corporate atrocity.
00:18:52Am I right, you guys?
00:18:53Right?
00:18:54I should get going.
00:18:56It was nice running into you.
00:18:58Again.
00:18:59You too.
00:19:07Something you want to tell me?
00:19:08No.
00:19:09You don't want to share anything?
00:19:10Nope.
00:19:11Nothing just happened just now?
00:19:12I didn't see anything happen.
00:19:19He's gorgeous.
00:19:21This was one of the first trees my dad planted when he started this grove 30 years ago.
00:19:27In a way, putting it outside the train museum will be like a tribute to him.
00:19:30A wonderful idea.
00:19:32Folks around here sure miss him.
00:19:35Me too.
00:19:37Send me over an estimate that I can get approved.
00:19:40It's just a formality.
00:19:41Ah, that's a relief.
00:19:43With all the budget cuts lately, I was worried.
00:19:45I am doing my best to keep a few of the town's traditions.
00:19:49The bean counters at City Hall know that it's just not the holidays without a tree from the Roberts Farm to light up our museum.
00:19:56I couldn't agree more.
00:19:58Thank you, Ms. Mayor.
00:20:12Oh, here.
00:20:12Let me help you with those.
00:20:13Oh, thank you.
00:20:15That's very nice.
00:20:16No problem at all.
00:20:19Now my car's right here.
00:20:21So, I'm new in town.
00:20:24Is this the best market around here?
00:20:26Oh, well, it should be.
00:20:28I've been coming here for 40 years.
00:20:31Really?
00:20:32Yeah.
00:20:33Seems a little pricey compared to the biggest thing by the highway.
00:20:36That store is huge.
00:20:37I can't find a darn thing.
00:20:39Plus, everybody knows me here.
00:20:42Ah, must be nice.
00:20:43Check out Clerk at my local market back home.
00:20:46Always acts like he's never seen me before.
00:20:49Where's home for you?
00:20:50New York City.
00:20:51I'm here till around Christmas for work.
00:20:53Well, alone in a new place at the holidays, that can't be easy.
00:20:59That's the job.
00:21:00You know, you seem too nice to be from the city.
00:21:03We're having a little tree trimming, and I'd love for you to join us.
00:21:07That's very kind of you to offer, brother.
00:21:09I wouldn't want to impose.
00:21:11Oh, small town hospitality, honey.
00:21:13You would not be imposing.
00:21:16It would be fun to meet a real Husband Springs family.
00:21:19Well, so come on over.
00:21:20No, just slip down the road, and you can follow me in my car.
00:21:24Okay.
00:21:24Sure.
00:21:26Sounds good.
00:21:30All right.
00:21:32Hey, how come Xavier didn't show?
00:21:34Uh, because I didn't invite him.
00:21:35What?
00:21:36After what he did?
00:21:38Scott, it's tradition.
00:21:39Yeah.
00:21:40I'm home, and I brought a new friend.
00:21:43This young man was helping me with my groceries, and we just started chatting, and oh, I didn't even get your name.
00:21:55It's Clay from Manhattan.
00:21:56Oh, you two know each other?
00:21:59Hmm.
00:22:01We met a couple times.
00:22:02I think this makes a third.
00:22:04Right, Jess?
00:22:05No.
00:22:05What an amazing coincidence.
00:22:07Okay, well, I'll just take these groceries, and you just take them into the kitchen.
00:22:19I can't remember the last time my whole family did something together like this.
00:22:22Even at the holidays?
00:22:24Used to.
00:22:25Yeah, but over the years, everyone got so busy with work and travel.
00:22:29It's become impossible to get this all together.
00:22:33Oh, that's a shame.
00:22:34Yeah.
00:22:36It is.
00:22:39How long have you had the farm?
00:22:41Uh, my grandfather bought this land 80 years ago, and then my dad ran this place until he passed this spring.
00:22:49I'm sorry.
00:22:50Thanks.
00:22:51We are doing everything we can to try to keep this place running.
00:22:55From what I saw the other day, you're doing quite well.
00:22:58We're getting by.
00:23:00But, you know, family farms are a dying breed, and each year seems to get harder than the last.
00:23:05And now that Horrible Harvest superstore is luring customers away using gimmicks like cheap trees and free delivery.
00:23:11You don't offer free delivery?
00:23:13Seems like something people would want.
00:23:15Yeah, but we'd have to hire more people.
00:23:17Maybe we should.
00:23:19What, uh, what kind of business are you in, Clay?
00:23:22Meat?
00:23:23Oh, uh, I don't know.
00:23:25Marketing.
00:23:27Uh, finding ways to attract, uh, customers is my forte.
00:23:30Oh, sounds like we should hire you.
00:23:32Yeah, that's an excellent idea, right?
00:23:36I'm sure Clay has more important things to do than help us out with our little farm.
00:23:40Honestly, I wish I could, but my plate's overloaded.
00:23:43Yes, it is.
00:23:44Sounds to me like this is the first time you've ever faced some real competition.
00:23:49Yeah.
00:23:50Good news is people around here know and trust your brand.
00:23:53So my advice would be to up your game and get creative.
00:23:55Yeah, but how?
00:23:56We don't have Harvest's deep pockets.
00:23:58Anyone can throw money at a problem.
00:24:00But if you're creative, you don't need to spend big bucks to get people to shop here.
00:24:05You could be right.
00:24:07Feel free to bounce ideas off me anytime.
00:24:09Oh, isn't that nice of you to offer?
00:24:13Isn't it, Jeff?
00:24:15Yes.
00:24:16Yes, it is.
00:24:17It's very nice.
00:24:22Clay, do you have your Christmas tree yet?
00:24:24Mm.
00:24:25Uh, I do not.
00:24:26Okay, let's go.
00:24:28Please excuse my mom.
00:24:30She is a little nosy, but she means well.
00:24:32She's so sweet.
00:24:34And I envy the closeness you all have.
00:24:36I've forgotten how nice being around family at the holidays can be.
00:24:39Well, in case you hadn't noticed, we love Christmas.
00:24:42Me too.
00:24:42Well, it's been a long time since I've really felt the holiday spirit.
00:24:47Well, maybe this year will be different.
00:24:49Maybe.
00:24:52So, do you see a tree you like?
00:24:55I probably shouldn't get one.
00:24:56My hotel room's pretty cramped as it is.
00:24:58Oh, come on.
00:24:59What better way to get into the holiday spirit than a Christmas tree in your room?
00:25:03I think the fire marshal might disagree with you.
00:25:05Mm-hmm.
00:25:06But, uh, okay.
00:25:09That one.
00:25:10Ah, a fine choice.
00:25:12Oh, no, no, no.
00:25:14It's on the house.
00:25:15I mean, farm.
00:25:18Just consider it a thank you for all the business advice.
00:25:21And for almost taking you out with that tree.
00:25:24You sure?
00:25:24Yes.
00:25:25Just don't tell my brother.
00:25:28I'll have it sent over tomorrow.
00:25:30I thought you don't deliver.
00:25:31As of tonight, we do.
00:25:33Anything to compete, right?
00:25:34Let me guess.
00:25:36That'll be your delivery truck.
00:25:38Most likely, yes.
00:25:40Ah, my dad loved that truck.
00:25:43He named it Sheila after my grandma Sheila.
00:25:45I promised him I would take care of it.
00:25:48And the farm.
00:25:50This place means a lot to you.
00:25:52Yeah.
00:25:53Well, all of my favorite memories growing up happened here.
00:25:58Especially the ones with my dad.
00:26:00He taught me everything I know about farming and livestock and agriculture.
00:26:06I am determined to keep this farm going.
00:26:13So, how are you liking Hudson Springs?
00:26:16I haven't really had a chance to explore much yet, but I like it so far.
00:26:22I'm glad.
00:26:24Do you think maybe you could give me a local tour of the town sometime?
00:26:29I mean, if you're not too busy.
00:26:32No, I suppose I could.
00:26:34Yeah.
00:26:35I mean, if you're new to town, you should see the town.
00:26:38Yeah.
00:26:39Uh, Friday night at 7.
00:26:42Works for me.
00:26:44Perfect.
00:26:45Great.
00:26:48Thanks again for tonight.
00:26:50Of course.
00:26:51Thanks.
00:27:01Here's your tree, delivered freely thanks to you.
00:27:16Till Friday, Jessica.
00:27:18Jessica Roberts delivering a tree to a guy and giving him a tour.
00:27:33I must say, I'm impressed.
00:27:35I'm just being welcoming.
00:27:37He's new to town and he seemed kind.
00:27:39And?
00:27:40And smart.
00:27:41Oh.
00:27:43Okay, okay, he's cute too.
00:27:45I think it was sweet of him to give us that advice on how to compete with Harvest, so I am just showing him around town.
00:27:50Sure.
00:27:51It's not a date or anything.
00:27:52It is so a date.
00:27:52Not a date.
00:27:53Huge date.
00:27:54Not a date.
00:27:54Yeah.
00:27:55Jessica Roberts, seriously?
00:27:57You do realize that...
00:27:58That her farm is our main competition?
00:28:01Of course I do.
00:28:02Now?
00:28:03Well, I honestly had no idea that was her farm until I walked into their house and there she was.
00:28:11I mean, what are the odds?
00:28:13Okay, so what did she say when you told her you work at HGS?
00:28:20Oh no.
00:28:22You didn't tell her.
00:28:23I wanted to.
00:28:24Really, I did.
00:28:26But I was having such a good time getting to know her and her family.
00:28:29I just couldn't find the right moment.
00:28:32She's going to be so mad.
00:28:34Or, maybe she'll have such an amazing time on our date, she'll see it's only business and not only him.
00:28:44Oh, you're serious?
00:28:46Yeah, no.
00:28:47You don't know the Roberts family like I do.
00:28:50You have to tell her soon.
00:28:52I know.
00:28:53I will.
00:28:58Soon.
00:28:58If it isn't Benedict Sherman.
00:29:06Um, okay.
00:29:08Hi to you two.
00:29:09Would you be so kind, Sherman, to explain exactly why you would do a puff piece on Harvest Grand Opening
00:29:13instead of our town's local retailers?
00:29:17Yeah.
00:29:17Tipping the scales for a national chain is hardly fair.
00:29:21We thought it'd be a good story.
00:29:22A new retail business comes to Hudson Springs creating jobs at the holidays.
00:29:26How many Harvest gift cards do they bribe you with?
00:29:28Be honest.
00:29:30None.
00:29:32I swear.
00:29:34Well then, that's great news, right Jess?
00:29:36That is great news.
00:29:38That means you can do a piece on our farm for free.
00:29:41And what is the newsworthy angle?
00:29:45A feel-good story about a local establishment that's been spreading holiday cheer for decades in the county.
00:29:51Unlike Harvest.
00:29:52You need to make this right, Sherman.
00:29:55I doubt my producer will go for it.
00:29:56Sherman, Sherman, Sherman.
00:30:05Have you forgotten a certain favor?
00:30:07I did for a certain classmate who couldn't get a date to senior prom.
00:30:11Well, I'm cashing in that favor now.
00:30:12Or I can share your story on your social media.
00:30:17Okay, okay, okay.
00:30:18We'll make it happen.
00:30:19Today.
00:30:20I will call my crew right now.
00:30:21Just put your phone away.
00:30:23Please.
00:30:24Were you bluffing?
00:30:32Did I look like a bluff?
00:30:33I have no idea.
00:30:34I am just glad you were on my team.
00:30:35Always.
00:30:35There is no better way to kick off the Hudson County holiday season than with a trip to the Roberts family farm for a homegrown Christmas tree.
00:30:44This local treasure, off Route 12, sells beautiful Christmas trees and has been providing the community with plants and garden supplies for three generations.
00:30:53With me today is Jessica Roberts, who runs the farm.
00:30:55Jessica, why is this year's tree farm especially meaningful to you?
00:31:00Well, Sherman, that is a great question.
00:31:02My dad, Hal, ran this farm for over 30 years.
00:31:06He loved that our family farm was spreading holiday cheer all across the county, one tree at a time.
00:31:13Christmas is a tradition around here, and we need that in our community now more than ever, right?
00:31:17Right.
00:31:18She's good.
00:31:19Oh, Jessica's more than good.
00:31:21She's great.
00:31:22I loved their farm as a kid.
00:31:24I'm getting my tree there tomorrow.
00:31:28What?
00:31:29My dad always used to say, we don't just sell trees, we make memories.
00:31:33And I feel the exact same way.
00:31:36What a nice story.
00:31:38Oh, and one more thing.
00:31:39I just think it's important for your viewers to know that small local businesses like our family farm are the lifeblood of our community.
00:31:49We treat our customers like friends and neighbors because they are.
00:31:54That new HGS, it can't make the same claim.
00:31:58Do not fall for their gimmicks, okay?
00:31:59We just called you out.
00:32:01Just come on down to our family farm.
00:32:02And even if you don't mind giving, you'll have fun.
00:32:04Oh, and mention Channel 4, and you'll get 10% off.
00:32:07In other news, as the year comes to a close, the mayor of Hudson Springs announced today her city faces severe budget cuts.
00:32:18It's our responsibility to spend wisely on our community's top priorities.
00:32:23Unfortunately, that means scaling back on some of our holiday traditions this year.
00:32:31As you can see, Ms. Mayor, we've hired over 30 sales associates so far, all from Hudson County.
00:32:37Yeah, I mean, I was looking for a job for over four months.
00:32:39Never thought I'd be a manager at an HGS superstore.
00:32:42Well, that's fantastic.
00:32:43We could certainly use more taxpayers and shoppers around here.
00:32:48Saw that news story last night.
00:32:49Sounds grim.
00:32:51Well, everyone needs to tighten their belts, especially City Hall.
00:32:54She isn't always easy at the holidays.
00:32:56That's why we at Harvest want to help.
00:32:58Follow me.
00:32:59Oh.
00:32:59Looks like the news story gave us the bump we needed at the right time.
00:33:05Ten days before Christmas.
00:33:08Clay was right.
00:33:09You can compete with that much money.
00:33:11Jessica?
00:33:12Hmm?
00:33:13It's for you.
00:33:14It's the mayor's office.
00:33:15Oh.
00:33:19Mayor Barnes, I was just about to call you.
00:33:22When would you like the tree sent over?
00:33:24Well, that's why I'm calling.
00:33:25It's not going to work out this year.
00:33:28I'm sorry.
00:33:29What do you mean?
00:33:31If it's the price, we can work something out.
00:33:34Uh, well, another vendor donated a tree.
00:33:37But I thought the tree we picked was perfect.
00:33:40I'm sorry, Jessica.
00:33:41We're just too cash strapped to turn it down.
00:33:43Please don't take it personally.
00:33:45Hopefully next year, we'll have the funds to be able to buy from you again.
00:33:49I hope so, too.
00:33:50Okay, bye-bye.
00:33:59Don't look so glum.
00:34:01It's Friday night, and you've got a hot date to get ready for.
00:34:04It is not a date.
00:34:05It's a tour.
00:34:07Sure.
00:34:08Whatever.
00:34:09With a cute guy who likes you.
00:34:11Come on.
00:34:15Jessica Roberts is going out.
00:34:17Finally.
00:34:18Hey, I date sometimes, just not as often as you.
00:34:21Hey, at least I try.
00:34:23Okay, what about this?
00:34:26You look like a park ranger.
00:34:28I don't even know what that means.
00:34:29Oh, it's not a compliment.
00:34:31Out of my way.
00:34:35Okay, nope.
00:34:37Nope.
00:34:38Definitely not.
00:34:39Wow.
00:34:40Uh, oh, well, this might just work.
00:34:42Honestly, I know what to get you for Christmas.
00:34:46Really?
00:34:47That shirt?
00:34:48Trust me, keep the jeans, swap the top.
00:34:50Okay.
00:34:50Yeah.
00:34:51Okay.
00:34:54You look beautiful.
00:34:55I mean, you always do, just in a different way tonight.
00:34:58And, uh, I'm going to stop talking.
00:35:01For the compliment, I mean.
00:35:03Oh.
00:35:07Before we go, there's, there's something you should know.
00:35:11And truth comes out, you have a girlfriend.
00:35:15What?
00:35:15No.
00:35:16A wife?
00:35:16No.
00:35:17Four kids.
00:35:17What I wanted to tell you is.
00:35:25I'm not a fan of eggnog.
00:35:27I mean, some people love it.
00:35:28You might be one of them.
00:35:29Nothing wrong with that.
00:35:30I just, I wanted to put it out there from the start.
00:35:33Thank you for your honesty.
00:35:35Great.
00:35:35Can we go now, Clay, for Manhattan?
00:35:40Yeah.
00:35:40Every moment of every day is an opportunity to convert, to convince, to sell.
00:35:51Or that.
00:35:52One of my business podcasts.
00:35:54No, no.
00:35:54Leave it on.
00:35:55I want to hear it.
00:35:57Okay.
00:35:58Every person you meet is a possible buyer.
00:36:01Maybe not today or tomorrow, but someday.
00:36:05Your contacts are your current.
00:36:06This guy can't be serious.
00:36:09If everyone's buying or selling something, even if they don't know it.
00:36:13I don't know.
00:36:13Reducing everything to a transaction?
00:36:16What about being a good person?
00:36:19Giving back to the community?
00:36:21You can be successful in business and be a good person.
00:36:23You're proof of that.
00:36:25Thanks.
00:36:26I'd like to think so.
00:36:27As for me, I'm trying to make every day a win for the company, but I'm also trying to
00:36:32contribute to the community here so that everybody benefits.
00:36:35I can send you these podcasts if you want to stream some.
00:36:38I actually prefer the clay cast.
00:36:43Okay.
00:36:44You love what you do.
00:36:46It's cute.
00:36:49Okay.
00:36:50So, pick your tour.
00:36:52You can have the official Hudson Springs tour featuring historical landmarks.
00:36:57Takes all of about three minutes.
00:36:59Or you can have the official Jessica Roberts tour featuring Jessica Roberts landmarks.
00:37:03You pick.
00:37:03The latter.
00:37:06Definitely.
00:37:07Excellent choice.
00:37:08Excellent choice.
00:37:10My first date, that was Brandon Marks.
00:37:14He took me to the train museum Christmas light up.
00:37:18Oh.
00:37:18I was 16.
00:37:20It was great.
00:37:21Except for the fact that his parents came and stood behind us the entire time.
00:37:25Awkward.
00:37:26Yeah.
00:37:27Your mom's not following us, is she?
00:37:29No, not likely.
00:37:31It's a nice tradition.
00:37:35A tradition where, for the first time in decades, we will not be using a tree from the Roberts
00:37:39family farm.
00:37:41Oh?
00:37:42Yeah, someone donated a tree, so the city doesn't need to buy it from us.
00:37:46Can't blame him for taking a free tree.
00:37:48Oh, I know.
00:37:50I just hoped he was the first tree my dad ever planted in the grove.
00:37:54Oh, it would have been such a nice tribute to him, seeing it all lit up, the center of
00:37:58the community he loves so much.
00:38:01So sorry that didn't work out.
00:38:03Me too.
00:38:08Evening, Clay.
00:38:09Yes.
00:38:10How you doing, fellas?
00:38:11Hey.
00:38:11You've been here a week, and you already know Earl and Felix?
00:38:16Hard not to.
00:38:18You know, friendship's expensive, but I like those guys.
00:38:22Can I ask you something?
00:38:24Yeah.
00:38:25How is it you're still single?
00:38:28I think every guy in Hudson Springs would be after you.
00:38:30Oh, well, I don't know about that.
00:38:33Um, I don't know.
00:38:35I guess my family and the farm have just always come first.
00:38:37Especially when my dad needed help managing everything.
00:38:40I was happy to be here for him.
00:38:43Sounds like you sacrificed a lot.
00:38:45Didn't feel like a sacrifice.
00:38:49What about you?
00:38:50No big apple lady snapped you up yet?
00:38:54Not yet.
00:38:55Uh, I come from a family of workaholics.
00:38:58When, uh, we were kids, my dad sat us all down and said,
00:39:01Kids, money isn't everything.
00:39:04It's the only thing.
00:39:05Really?
00:39:06Yeah, so.
00:39:07Working hard, climbing the corporate ladder's always been the priority.
00:39:11Long hours.
00:39:13Traveling lots for work.
00:39:15And an apartment I barely use except to sleep.
00:39:16You sound like a lot of fun.
00:39:19It's the big city way of life.
00:39:22So I guess Hudson Springs must feel like such a culture shock to you.
00:39:26At first, slowing down a little has been good for me.
00:39:31I'm seeing things I didn't realize I was missing.
00:39:33Fresh air.
00:39:35Trees.
00:39:38Conversations with a strong, smart, beautiful woman.
00:39:45I bet you say that to all the farm girls.
00:39:49Are you hungry?
00:39:50Yes.
00:39:51Let's eat.
00:39:52Okay.
00:39:56Hi, Jessica.
00:39:58How you doing, Clay?
00:40:00Wait, you're a regular already?
00:40:02I've seen him every morning this week.
00:40:05At most nights.
00:40:06Wow, and here I was thinking I was taking you someplace you've never been.
00:40:09Sorry.
00:40:10You just seem so excited to show me.
00:40:12Truth is, I'm hooked on her coffee.
00:40:14I might even have to have it shipped to New York.
00:40:17I mean, Manhattan.
00:40:20Why don't you two grab a seat?
00:40:22I'll bring you a couple glasses of wine.
00:40:24On the house.
00:40:29Wow.
00:40:30Even Dottie likes you.
00:40:32I'd like to make a toast to that tree that almost knocked me down.
00:40:39If it hadn't, you may never have met.
00:40:42Aw.
00:40:43To the tree.
00:40:44And my negligence.
00:40:49By the way, I saw you on TV the other night.
00:40:51Oh, no.
00:40:52You did?
00:40:54What?
00:40:55You had a real screen presence.
00:40:56Oh, really?
00:40:58I was so nervous.
00:41:00I mean, I did get the message out.
00:41:01And the free press definitely helped, but we still need to up our game.
00:41:05Now, there's a site.
00:41:07Sherman!
00:41:07Hi.
00:41:08Hi.
00:41:08This is Clay.
00:41:09Clay?
00:41:10Oh, I know Clay.
00:41:11In fact, we did a story together just last week.
00:41:14Oh.
00:41:15What?
00:41:16Is there anybody in this town you don't know?
00:41:19It's good to see you, Sherman.
00:41:20This meatloaf is delicious.
00:41:26Wow.
00:41:27Yeah.
00:41:28Um, it is really good to see you two rivals in peace talks.
00:41:34Enjoy your dinner.
00:41:35Okay.
00:41:37Peace talks?
00:41:38I didn't know we were at work.
00:41:41So, what was the story he did?
00:41:44Oh, it was nothing.
00:41:46Oh, come on.
00:41:48Tell me.
00:41:49Maybe I saw it.
00:41:54Clay?
00:41:58Promise you won't get mad?
00:42:01Why would I get mad?
00:42:05Okay.
00:42:07He did a story for me about...
00:42:11a harvest garden supply.
00:42:15What?
00:42:16Wait, why do you...
00:42:17I wanted to tell you before, but it just didn't seem like a good time, and, uh...
00:42:23You work for Harvest?
00:42:27I'm a regional marketing director.
00:42:30They send me in to launch certain stores.
00:42:32Ha!
00:42:34You're funny.
00:42:35That's a...
00:42:36That's a really funny, really bad joke.
00:42:39I mean, you and Sherman know each other somehow from...
00:42:42Please tell me you're kidding.
00:42:44I'm sorry.
00:42:46You're sorry?
00:42:50Why didn't you tell me?
00:42:52I wanted to.
00:42:54Really, I did.
00:42:55But you and Scott, and especially your friend Delaney, hate Harvest, and...
00:43:00I thought that if I told you the truth, then you would never even give me a chance.
00:43:04So, you just omitted a pretty key part of yourself.
00:43:10I just wanted to get to know you.
00:43:13What for?
00:43:14What, so you could size up your competition?
00:43:18What, figure out our weaknesses so you could lure our customers away and beat us?
00:43:25Wow.
00:43:27No, that, of course not.
00:43:28What, I...
00:43:29You seemed kind.
00:43:31And funny.
00:43:33And smart.
00:43:35Let me get there.
00:43:38I knew it was too good to be true.
00:43:40I can't believe this guy.
00:43:57But, I mean, in our own house, acting so polite and giving us business advice, that guy's got some nerve.
00:44:06I just wish you would have told me.
00:44:08Exactly.
00:44:09Instead of going on a date with you when he knew that it was our farm that he was stealing business from.
00:44:18Mom and I, we could tell that you were excited about him.
00:44:23We're always hoping that you're going to meet a great guy.
00:44:26Thanks.
00:44:27Me too.
00:44:29I swear, if I see Clay, I'm going to...
00:44:32You will do nothing, Scott.
00:44:35Let's just focus on what we have to do.
00:44:38Just like every year.
00:44:46See?
00:44:46I told you she'd be mad.
00:44:48It's not so much what she said, but...
00:44:51How she looked at me.
00:44:53Like I betrayed her.
00:44:55I felt terrible keeping the truth from her.
00:44:58I still do.
00:44:59So what are you going to do?
00:45:01I don't know.
00:45:02I can't change how she feels about Harvest.
00:45:07Well, hopefully I can change how she feels about me.
00:45:09$22.99?
00:45:25How is that even possible?
00:45:28Not even a northeastern fur.
00:45:31Won't last two weeks.
00:45:32Find what you were looking for?
00:45:42Uh, no thank you.
00:45:44I'm just browsing.
00:45:45Sorry about the other night.
00:45:51You have every right to be upset.
00:45:54I should have told you the truth sooner.
00:45:56But I didn't.
00:45:56Because I wanted you to like me for who I am instead of prejudging me for who I work for.
00:46:01The Death Star.
00:46:02You mean.
00:46:04Did you know that Harvest started out as a small family farm just like yours?
00:46:08Wilbur Anderson, the founder, opened a small produce stand on a country road and grew from there.
00:46:13He had those same small town values that people around here share.
00:46:16It's part of what appealed to me about the job.
00:46:21Building on his underdog story and turning new customers into fans of the brand.
00:46:26That is a fan club I want no part of.
00:46:29You have every right to be silly, Nicole.
00:46:31But the competition between Harvest and your farm, that's business.
00:46:37This, between us, is personal.
00:46:41Well, it all feels the same to me.
00:46:47I'm not trying to put you out of business.
00:46:49I'm just trying to get people to shop at this store.
00:46:51So we're competing.
00:46:52Big deal.
00:46:54Embrace the challenge and push yourself to win.
00:46:56Hmm.
00:46:57You sound like your podcast.
00:46:58And I don't need your patronizing advice.
00:47:02If you want to help us out, stop selling trees.
00:47:05I can't do that.
00:47:07I put a lot of my budget into that tree lot.
00:47:10Brings people into the store.
00:47:11That's my job.
00:47:12Selling low-grade trees and foreign-made gardening supplies.
00:47:16How noble.
00:47:18Our customers love our wide selection and low, low prices.
00:47:21Look, I didn't come here to debate the flimsy merits of the HGS business model.
00:47:27I'm here to see what I'm up against.
00:47:29So we can beat HGS.
00:47:31And you.
00:47:32I'll have to warn you.
00:47:33I'm not one to lose.
00:47:35But I wish you the best of luck anyway.
00:47:38Well, you too.
00:47:40That's a nice shirt.
00:47:43Very, very good color on you.
00:47:46Oh, I think it's lilac.
00:47:58Manager.
00:47:59Oh, you've been working so hard to find a job, being there for your family.
00:48:03I'm so proud of you.
00:48:04Thanks, Annie.
00:48:06But, uh, Scott sure isn't.
00:48:08Think he'll ever forgive me?
00:48:10Oh, Savior, honey.
00:48:13Scott is navigating a whole new landscape of responsibilities at the farm now that Dad is gone.
00:48:19And you are doing what is right for you and your future.
00:48:24We're family.
00:48:26Oh, you and Scott?
00:48:27You're gonna find your way.
00:48:29Just have a little patience.
00:48:30Thanks.
00:48:34A concert?
00:48:35Yeah.
00:48:37Delaney's band is playing to raise money for sprucing up the train museum.
00:48:41Jessica thought it'd be good PR for our farm.
00:48:45Well, as part of this family, I would love to hang some up in the store.
00:48:48Oh, well, that's great, honey.
00:48:53Thanks for the chat, Annie.
00:48:54Oh, anytime.
00:48:55Say hello to your mother.
00:48:56Oh, we will.
00:49:02Who was that?
00:49:03Your best friend, Savior.
00:49:06Savior.
00:49:11Hark the herald angels sing
00:49:15Glory to the newborn king
00:49:22All right, everyone.
00:49:28Let's hear it for Hudson Springs' very own Senior Singer Society.
00:49:37Now, I would like to thank Claymore and Xavier Norris from Harvest Garden Supply
00:49:42for donating this tree to the annual Hudson Springs Tree Lighting Ceremony
00:49:47and for throwing in the free delivery.
00:49:51Christmas just wouldn't be the same without your incredible generosity.
00:49:58Thank you, Mayor.
00:50:01It's our pleasure to help out such a wonderful community in a small way.
00:50:06I know we at Harvest are new to town,
00:50:07but so many of you have already stopped by the store
00:50:10and just loved getting to know you
00:50:12and seeing firsthand what makes this place special.
00:50:15Harvest was founded on the same small town values you good people share,
00:50:19so we hope you'll give us a chance to earn your trust,
00:50:22your friendship,
00:50:24and your business.
00:50:31Yeah, right.
00:50:32I'm not falling for that corporate show.
00:50:33I don't know.
00:50:34He seems sincere.
00:50:36Well, what?
00:50:37Let the countdown begin
00:50:39in 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
00:50:58Morning.
00:51:01Morning.
00:51:03What's this?
00:51:05So I was right.
00:51:08It was you and HGS
00:51:10that kept the town from buying my dad's tree.
00:51:12I'm sorry about that.
00:51:13I was just trying to protect the Hudson Springs tradition.
00:51:16I didn't know what it meant to your family.
00:51:18Or you.
00:51:19Honest.
00:51:21Benefit concert.
00:51:23Yeah.
00:51:24We're raising money to spruce up the trade museum.
00:51:26It's looking a little run down.
00:51:28The tree is nice,
00:51:29but we wanted to do something lasting.
00:51:31The concert's a smart idea.
00:51:35He says sarcastically.
00:51:36No, I mean it.
00:51:37We'll get some new people walking around the farm.
00:51:40Exposure and doing good for the town.
00:51:42It's a win-win.
00:51:43Hmm.
00:51:45So am I allowed to come to this?
00:51:47It's a free country.
00:51:49But if you do, bring cash.
00:51:51Lots of it.
00:51:55That tree donation was a solid PR move.
00:51:58Good job.
00:51:59Tree sales are up, and so is everything else.
00:52:02It's an improvement, but it's a week before Christmas,
00:52:05and the numbers still aren't where they need to be.
00:52:06Which is why I'm rolling out new reasons
00:52:09to come to HGS every day.
00:52:11Good.
00:52:12We're counting on you, Clay.
00:52:14I won't let you down.
00:52:14You're going to have a blast in telling you.
00:52:28I'm looking forward to it.
00:52:30Hey, Scott.
00:52:33Xavier?
00:52:34I'm so sorry, guys,
00:52:35but we're actually totally sold out for the night.
00:52:38What are you talking about?
00:52:40There's tons of space in there.
00:52:41No.
00:52:42No, not for Harvest guys.
00:52:43There isn't.
00:52:44We're just here to support the town like everybody else.
00:52:46Maria?
00:52:47And we thank you for that.
00:52:50Thank you very, very much.
00:52:52Here are your two tickets, gentlemen,
00:52:53and you enjoy yourselves.
00:52:56Thanks, Annie.
00:52:56I didn't raise you to be rude.
00:53:00Xavier's your friend.
00:53:01I mean, when are you going to cut him some slack?
00:53:03Yeah, it's simple.
00:53:03When he stops working for the enemy.
00:53:05Oh, not everybody can go off to college
00:53:07and choose their career.
00:53:09Maybe you could be a little bit more understanding.
00:53:11Okay.
00:53:20I just found out we raised over $1,000
00:53:23to help spruce up our train museum.
00:53:25Yeah!
00:53:26Now, look at this.
00:53:29It would have been possible
00:53:29about my BFF, Jessica Roberts, and her farm.
00:53:32So show your love and come back and buy a Christmas tree.
00:53:35Yeah!
00:53:37We need to come back to any place you find over at Harvest.
00:53:40That big store is stealing business
00:53:41from mom-and-pop shops like this one.
00:53:44So if you really care about Hudson Springs,
00:53:46you'll boycott Harvest Garden and shop local.
00:53:56I had nothing to do with that.
00:54:06It's okay.
00:54:08Uh, I'm all for free speech.
00:54:11So sticking out like a sore thumb
00:54:13just comes naturally to you, doesn't it?
00:54:15No idea what you mean.
00:54:17Someone to get you some flannels for Christmas.
00:54:18I'll let Santa know.
00:54:21Doubt you're on the nice list.
00:54:24Not yet.
00:54:25But I'm trying.
00:54:25Great turnout.
00:54:40I'm impressed.
00:54:41Going all in on my home turf advantage.
00:54:44See, around here,
00:54:45the holidays are about people coming together,
00:54:47not just buying stuff.
00:54:49Mm-hmm.
00:54:49You know your talent.
00:54:52Underestimate me at your peril.
00:54:53Do you, uh, want to dance?
00:55:01With you?
00:55:04That was the idea?
00:55:05Yeah.
00:55:07I don't think so.
00:55:10I just, I don't think it would be a good look,
00:55:12uh, you know, being seen dancing
00:55:14with Harvest Garden Supplies regional marketing director.
00:55:18Yeah.
00:55:19Yeah, I guess not.
00:55:20Yeah.
00:55:21Yeah.
00:55:21What if I'm dancing
00:55:26and you just happen to be dancing
00:55:29in my general proximity?
00:55:31That'd be a better look?
00:55:33I suppose that could be okay.
00:55:37Well, I'm going to go dance now.
00:55:40There.
00:55:42By myself.
00:55:43Mm-hmm.
00:55:44Like that?
00:55:45Yeah.
00:55:46Oh.
00:55:47Okay.
00:55:48Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:55:58Oh.
00:55:59Too close?
00:56:03I guess this is okay.
00:56:09Does this mean you're, uh,
00:56:10a little closer to forgiving me?
00:56:12No.
00:56:14We're just dancing.
00:56:15Uh-huh.
00:56:17Just dancing.
00:56:18Sure.
00:56:20Just dancing.
00:56:25Oh, look at those two.
00:56:31Right?
00:56:31You just better not have heard her again.
00:56:33Oh.
00:56:33Come on.
00:56:36Let's dance.
00:56:38All right.
00:56:39Come on.
00:56:40Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:56:41Ha, ha, ha.
00:56:54Whoa, uh, what's all this?
00:56:56Difference between selling a few trees
00:56:58and selling an experience.
00:57:01What's up?
00:57:09I'm coming to pick you up.
00:57:10There's something you need to see.
00:57:12Harvest?
00:57:12What else?
00:57:13Be outside in five.
00:57:15Hmm.
00:57:17Merry Christmas, you guys.
00:57:19Here's a coupon for 10% off.
00:57:21Ho, ho, ho.
00:57:23Happy holidays from HGS.
00:57:24Oh, this is grotesque.
00:57:34Grotesquely awesome.
00:57:36And free.
00:57:38People love free Christmas.
00:57:40What are we going to do?
00:57:42The only thing we can.
00:57:44We are going to out free Christmas them.
00:57:47You can do better than this?
00:57:48Watch me.
00:57:49There you go, business Jess.
00:58:03Okay, sweethearts.
00:58:05A little cider break.
00:58:07Enjoy.
00:58:08So good.
00:58:09Thanks.
00:58:10Hey, Jessica.
00:58:11Hmm.
00:58:12Hmm.
00:58:12Oh, I know that look.
00:58:14You're worried about something.
00:58:15Yeah, I'm worried about how we're going to pay for all this.
00:58:18Well, sometimes you have to spend money to make money.
00:58:21I know, except I just totaled up our expenses and we don't have the cash to make payroll this
00:58:25week and pay our mortgage.
00:58:27We are going to sell more this year than we ever have.
00:58:29Of everything.
00:58:30Yeah, but it's the holidays.
00:58:31People need to be paid.
00:58:32Like, today.
00:58:35You know, Christmas is right around the corner.
00:58:38Hmm.
00:58:56Ah, don't look at me like that, Sheila.
00:58:58You look shell-shocked.
00:59:16This, uh, well, this is, uh...
00:59:19Holiday-tacular?
00:59:21Yeah.
00:59:22I mean, look, it's no light show experience in a parking lot, but we do our best.
00:59:28I mean, extreme measures were taken to pay for it, but, you know, it's all worth it
00:59:33to see that look on your face.
00:59:35What kind of extreme measures?
00:59:37I'd rather not say.
00:59:39Hmm.
00:59:41But I have to get back to work because, uh, as you can see, I have a lot of customers
00:59:46that I have to deal with.
00:59:48Yeah, I should get back to work, too.
00:59:49Mm-hmm.
00:59:51Good luck with this.
00:59:52Thanks.
00:59:53I mean, I don't think I'm going to need it, but, you know, thanks.
00:59:56Yeah, I can see that.
00:59:57Yeah.
00:59:57Great.
00:59:58All right.
00:59:59Yeah, bye.
01:00:00Bye.
01:00:07Wow.
01:00:08Oh, this is wonderful.
01:00:11That Christmas came to Hudson Springs after all.
01:00:14Mayor Barnes must have found some pennies in the town budget.
01:00:17Or her favorite benefactor came through again.
01:00:25It's a Harvest Palooza in here.
01:00:27Let's get out of here.
01:00:28Agreed.
01:00:29Yep.
01:00:29Stop, you three.
01:00:31This is very special for our town.
01:00:33I mean, who cares who the sponsor is?
01:00:35Besides, we've all been working very hard.
01:00:39We could use a break.
01:00:39Oh, look.
01:00:41Oh, look.
01:00:44Free scarves.
01:00:46Oh, thank you very much.
01:00:48Oh, lovely.
01:00:50No, absolutely not.
01:00:51I'm not wearing this.
01:00:53Oh, very soft.
01:00:55What?
01:00:57I'm cold.
01:00:59Elderly?
01:01:00Exemption.
01:01:01Fine.
01:01:02But we're taking them to the Salvation Army the second we leave here.
01:01:04Oh.
01:01:04Hey, guys.
01:01:06Hot cocoa, anyone?
01:01:08Um, actually, you can take your free beverages someplace else, Xavier.
01:01:12My best.
01:01:13Sorry, I just thought since it was so cold, you might like one.
01:01:15No, thank you, Xavier.
01:01:16That's very nice of you.
01:01:17Don't mind him.
01:01:23Sure, Scott?
01:01:24A little marshmallows on top.
01:01:34Okay.
01:01:35Cheers.
01:01:36To marshmallows.
01:01:37Let's go have some fun.
01:01:42Whoa.
01:01:43Very impressive.
01:01:44Oh.
01:01:48I can do that on my best day.
01:01:50Hi.
01:01:51Thanks for coming.
01:01:52Hi.
01:01:53Okay.
01:01:56Not my forte, mother.
01:01:58A line, like a conga line.
01:02:00Oh.
01:02:02Nice to see you.
01:02:03Hey.
01:02:04Hey.
01:02:16Hey.
01:02:17Glad you could make it.
01:02:19My mom insisted.
01:02:22Your mom, huh?
01:02:24Mm-hmm.
01:02:24So, what did you think of my event?
01:02:26Oh, did Harvest sponsor this show?
01:02:30I hardly noticed.
01:02:32Very funny.
01:02:33I mean, if you wanted people to see the Harvest logo in their sleep tonight, you probably succeeded.
01:02:40That is my job.
01:02:41It pains me to say it, but you were very good at it.
01:02:46I do have to ask.
01:02:48Uh, why didn't I see you out on the ice?
01:02:50Oh, I, uh, I'm not much of a skater.
01:02:54Really?
01:02:55Hmm.
01:02:56Well, around here, babies learn how to skate first, then walk.
01:03:00Skating toddlers?
01:03:02I knew something was missing from this event.
01:03:04Maybe next year.
01:03:08Anyway, see you on the, uh, proverbial battlefield.
01:03:12Right.
01:03:13Well, uh, thanks for coming out.
01:03:19My mom insisted.
01:03:30Need some help?
01:03:34What are you doing here?
01:03:36I heard you might need some more volunteers.
01:03:38Wow.
01:03:39Um, okay, sure.
01:03:42Heard from whom?
01:03:43Oh, sound great, but...
01:03:45I may have mentioned something to Xavier at the rink.
01:03:48I thought maybe we could extend our truce just a little bit longer, for a good cause and all.
01:03:55Okay.
01:03:56Truce extension granted.
01:04:00Now get to work.
01:04:03Uh, yeah, those are gonna go right over there.
01:04:06Okay.
01:04:06Yeah.
01:04:07You said you wanted to work, so...
01:04:10All of those?
01:04:12And those?
01:04:13Okay.
01:04:14Go over there.
01:04:17so who wants to be interviewed first you called the press no i didn't swear what are you doing
01:04:44here sherman two rivals working together for the common good now that is a newsworthy story
01:04:50i'll pass not everything has to be a pr moment are you sure i'm sure if he's short
01:05:00go away sherman suit yourselves come on sam
01:05:05it's amazing what people can do though when they work together to make things better
01:05:15for free no less do you have plans tonight you tell me
01:05:21are you sure we're allowed to be in here yes the owner's an old friend one of the perks of small town life
01:05:31now quit stalling and get out here promise you won't laugh promise
01:05:39oh hey you promised i'm sorry
01:05:45you are full of surprises jessica roberts oh i figure you want to try to put in around here
01:05:51you gotta learn how to skate and you thought who better to be my instructor than me
01:05:55exactly and you're watching
01:06:01i have to admit it hudson springs is growing on me lately i can see why he'd never want to leave
01:06:07i'm surprised to hear you say that sometimes i surprise myself
01:06:11ah this is the first chance i've had to get out and skate all season
01:06:15i've just been working non-stop so i guess you're revving off on me too
01:06:21workaholism can be contagious
01:06:23it's okay now competing with you has forced me to hustle
01:06:27which has been challenging but also fun
01:06:31well you're exceptional at it
01:06:33being supremely mad at you is a great motivator
01:06:37great motivator so you're uh you're not mad anymore
01:06:43i guess i realize
01:06:45all that stuff between us
01:06:49it's just business
01:06:51but this is uh
01:06:55personal
01:06:57exactly
01:06:59oh my gosh
01:07:07oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh oh my gosh are you okay
01:07:13no
01:07:15i think i shattered my uh self-confidence
01:07:19i think i'm gonna need a few more lessons
01:07:25you got it you got it
01:07:29hi honey
01:07:37so
01:07:39well you're in a good mood today
01:07:41what makes you think that
01:07:43well for one thing you are glowing
01:07:45am i
01:07:47i guess i'm just really happy about the sales
01:07:49and the fact that our fair is such a big hit
01:07:53yeah well i'm happy you're happy no matter what
01:07:57or who is behind it
01:08:09let me guess you're picturing yourself in your new corner office
01:08:13hmm oh come on the new sales numbers are through the roof your tactics worked
01:08:17yeah we turned this around
01:08:19looks like hgs is here to stay in hudson springs
01:08:21cheers to that
01:08:25listen sorry if i doubted you by the way
01:08:27i had no idea i was working with a marketing genius
01:08:29just doing my job
01:08:31well thank you
01:08:33boom
01:08:35hey
01:08:47mom said you want to talk to me
01:08:49yeah it's um it's about the books
01:08:51well don't look so glum
01:08:53our sales have never been better
01:08:55but our expenses have never been higher
01:08:57we had to hire more staff
01:08:59plus
01:09:01santa plus all the materials to build and paint everything
01:09:03overtime it all adds up
01:09:05and unfortunately no matter how well we do
01:09:07in these next two days before christmas
01:09:09we're still gonna be in the red
01:09:11but i sold dad's truck
01:09:13and that helped
01:09:15but it wasn't enough
01:09:17well we'll have a sale
01:09:19we'll put the wreaths and poinsettias half off
01:09:21oh people love that they'll go crazy for it
01:09:23jess i think that we need to
01:09:25talk about selling the farm
01:09:29scott
01:09:30if we prepare it now
01:09:31we can have it on the market in time for spring
01:09:33there has to be another way
01:09:35and we could get another loan from the bank
01:09:37call mrs steingart
01:09:38i i i called her already
01:09:40and she said no
01:09:44i'm sorry i really am
01:09:47i've seen what you've managed to do here
01:09:50we all have
01:09:51and it was an incredibly valiant effort
01:09:54but at some point
01:09:56we have to face reality
01:10:00look i know that this is home for you but
01:10:03maybe this is
01:10:05a chance for something new
01:10:08did you ever think maybe the farm was holding you back from having your own life
01:10:12i like my life here
01:10:15i know
01:10:16there's this whole world out there to explore beyond this farm and
01:10:20beyond
01:10:22hudson springs
01:10:23what would dad say if he heard you talking like that
01:10:27dad is gone
01:10:29jess
01:10:31we have to do what's right for us now
01:10:35not him
01:10:36sorry jess
01:10:50have a good night
01:11:03there he is
01:11:05marcia what are you doing here
01:11:07waiting to celebrate with you
01:11:09you know
01:11:10i wanted to come up and personally thank you for killing it with a launch year
01:11:13you had a slow start but
01:11:16after seeing the new numbers this morning
01:11:18everyone from the home office is over the moon
01:11:21what can i say
01:11:23i was inspired
01:11:24i'm recommending you for a promotion
01:11:26vp of marketing covering the entire southwest
01:11:30congratulations
01:11:32i don't know what to say
01:11:34to your victory then
01:11:36to my victory
01:11:38oh
01:11:42can we help you
01:11:43uh excuse me
01:11:45i didn't mean to interrupt your celebration
01:11:48jessica
01:11:49no need to explain
01:11:51you won
01:11:53we're selling the farm
01:11:56why
01:12:00enjoy your night clay
01:12:07what was that about
01:12:10i'd rather not talk about it
01:12:12fair enough
01:12:13you must be dying to get back to the city
01:12:15actually marcia
01:12:17uh...
01:12:19hudson springs has grown on me
01:12:21especially the people
01:12:23really
01:12:24well
01:12:25i'm sure i don't need to remind you
01:12:27that we answer to the board at hgs
01:12:29first and foremost
01:12:31don't forget that
01:12:32what would wilbert anderson say if he heard you right now
01:12:35excuse me
01:12:37wilbert anderson was a lot like the people around here
01:12:40he respected his customers
01:12:42i wonder if hgs has forgotten that
01:12:45what's so funny
01:12:50well
01:12:51the way you were talking
01:12:52i actually started to believe that wilbert anderson was real
01:12:57what do you mean
01:12:58oh no
01:13:00you don't know
01:13:02oh
01:13:03wilbert anderson
01:13:05never existed
01:13:06he was created by art freeburg
01:13:08a
01:13:09brilliant ad copy guy back in the seventies
01:13:11he made the whole thing up as a sales team
01:13:14i thought you knew
01:13:17well
01:13:19that just goes to show you
01:13:21you can sell ice to alaskans if you tell them the right story
01:13:24be back at the office tomorrow
01:13:27on christmas eve
01:13:29yes
01:13:30i want to get you up to speed on your new role before the new year
01:13:34a day ago i was on top of the world
01:13:46and in a flash
01:13:49i am losing the farm
01:13:51and the first guy i saw a future with
01:13:53some christmas eve
01:13:54you don't know that for sure
01:13:55there's still time right
01:13:56you talking about the farm or the guy
01:13:59maybe both
01:14:00just talk to him
01:14:01no
01:14:02hey jessica it's me
01:14:15clay
01:14:16i would really like to talk to you
01:14:19i know you're upset but
01:14:22hopefully you'll call me back
01:14:26bye
01:14:32listen to his voicemail
01:14:36maybe he has something
01:14:37i don't get it
01:14:38you were the one who forbade me from dating him
01:14:40i know and i didn't want to like clay
01:14:43but he clearly adores you and i doubt he'd ever want to hurt you or put your farm out of business
01:14:49he baited me into competing with him knowing he would win all along
01:14:53oh stop
01:14:54if you're going to blame him blame yourself too
01:14:56because win or lose you loved playing the game
01:14:58and it could have gotten ugly between you two but it didn't
01:15:01because you liked each other too much
01:15:03and maybe you'll lose the farm
01:15:06but are you really ready to lose him too
01:15:11jessica roberts
01:15:13you deserve someone exceptional
01:15:15i don't know if that's clay
01:15:18but you owe it to yourself to find out
01:15:21so talk to him one more time
01:15:24then decide
01:15:27hey you wanted to see me boss
01:15:30i wanted to wish you good luck with the store
01:15:34my time's up here
01:15:37wow
01:15:38already?
01:15:39we built up local awareness
01:15:41now
01:15:42it's up to you to maintain the HGS brand in the area
01:15:47put together a checklist of all the quarterly marketing must-dos
01:15:54it's been great working with you, Xavier
01:15:56yeah
01:15:57you too
01:15:58i mean you've taught me so much
01:16:00it's been an honor
01:16:01it's been an honor
01:16:10merry christmas
01:16:11you too
01:16:12the select few who make it to the top know that winning is everything
01:16:25the select few who make it to the top know that winning is everything
01:16:29every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:30every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:31every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:32every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:33every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:34every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:36every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:37every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:38every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:39every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:40every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:41every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:42every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:43every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:44every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:45every day is a test of your will to compete
01:16:46Because if you aren't willing to do whatever it takes to win...
01:17:16You okay?
01:17:37Not really.
01:17:40I promised dad I would take care of this place.
01:17:45If we sell, I'll always feel like I let him down.
01:17:54Not really a comedy moment, mom.
01:17:57I know. It's just...
01:18:00I heard the same thing many times from your father.
01:18:04Why?
01:18:05He didn't want to let you down.
01:18:07Me?
01:18:08Yeah.
01:18:10He knew how much you cared about this place.
01:18:13And so he put his heart and soul into it until his very last day.
01:18:19Bless his heart.
01:18:22I miss him so much.
01:18:25Yeah.
01:18:28Me too.
01:18:31And I know how proud he'd be of what you've managed to do here.
01:18:37Just like I am.
01:18:38I mean, you've done an incredible job.
01:18:40Thanks, mom.
01:18:43Whatever happens to the farm, I just want you to be happy.
01:18:48And to follow your heart.
01:18:51Wherever it takes you.
01:18:57Call that boy.
01:18:59See what's possible in the next chapter of your life.
01:19:02Because you know what?
01:19:03Ready or not, it's coming.
01:19:06I hate when you're bright.
01:19:10Here we go.
01:19:23It's Clay. Leave a message.
01:19:25Hi, Clay. It's Jessica.
01:19:27I'm sure you're back at work already.
01:19:30Congratulations on your promotion.
01:19:33I didn't mean what I said yesterday.
01:19:36I really am happy for you, truly.
01:19:39You deserve it.
01:19:41Anyway, I was hoping we could talk.
01:19:45So, please give me a call when you have a chance.
01:19:50Bye.
01:20:08Excuse me.
01:20:10Oh, hi. Sorry, we just closed.
01:20:13Oh, it's okay. Um, we're not here for a tree.
01:20:16Oh, are you lost?
01:20:18No, um, we're engaged.
01:20:20Oh!
01:20:22Well, um, congratulations.
01:20:25We're headed upstate to see some relatives.
01:20:27And along the way, we're looking at wedding venues.
01:20:29Everything in the city is so typical.
01:20:32And expensive.
01:20:34I'm sorry to hear that.
01:20:36But why are you telling me all of this?
01:20:38We were here this morning, and this farm, it's...
01:20:41Exactly what we're looking for.
01:20:43Do you think the owner would ever rent that bar note for a wedding?
01:20:50I think they would.
01:20:52If you can put us in touch, that'd be awesome.
01:20:55Great news.
01:20:56You already are.
01:20:57You already are.
01:21:03Oh, night.
01:21:07Divine.
01:21:10Oh, night.
01:21:14Oh, night.
01:21:16Divine.
01:21:17Okay, okay.
01:21:18I'll talk to him.
01:21:19Hey.
01:21:20Hey.
01:21:21Hey.
01:21:22Look.
01:21:23I'm sorry I didn't tell you about the whole Harvest job thing.
01:21:24I figured if I did, you'd try to talk me out of it.
01:21:26I mean, you're right about that.
01:21:27But I know that you needed a job, so...
01:21:28It's cool.
01:21:29Really?
01:21:30Yeah, really.
01:21:31Hi.
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01:21:59You okay?
01:22:00Not yet.
01:22:02But I did find a way to save the farm.
01:22:04Really?
01:22:05Really.
01:22:06Well, I'm not surprised, my amazing boss lady.
01:22:10Hi.
01:22:11I guess it's Merry Christmas after all.
01:22:14Oh.
01:22:17First Christmas without Dad.
01:22:20It's so good to have all my kiddos together.
01:22:22Hi, Mom.
01:22:23Hi.
01:22:24Emily is everything thanks mom. We love you, too
01:22:54Hello is somebody here it's just me
01:23:17What are you doing here waiting for you to be honest, I thought you'd be home sooner it's freezing
01:23:24out here my dad's truck Merry Christmas thank you I I don't understand that truck meant so much to
01:23:39your dad and to you I was on my way out of town and I realized I couldn't go without convincing
01:23:47you not to sell this place clay it means too much to you and to your family and to this community
01:23:52and if there's anything I can do to help get it back on track hey we're not selling the farm oh
01:24:01okay good competing with you made me realize what I'm capable of this farm is going to be a venue for
01:24:13so much more than it's ever been we're gonna have summer movie nights and easter egg hunts and fourth of
01:24:21July carnivals Halloween pumpkin patch a Halloween pumpkin patch and the best part weddings brilliant
01:24:30yeah I want to help I'm not taking that promotion in fact I'm not going back to harvest I'm tired of
01:24:39peddling lies just so I can climb to the top of some corporate ladder are you sure because your podcast
01:24:46would say that's a huge mistake you know they say New York City is the center of the world where
01:24:54anything's possible but in all my years living there I never felt anything but the need to hustle
01:25:01do whatever it takes to win even though it's only been a few weeks the only place I've ever felt a
01:25:09sense of real possibility a life with family and friends and real home right here Hudson Springs
01:25:19with you sure you want to live in Hudson Springs that's where you are because from the moment we met
01:25:31I've been falling for you
01:25:34Timber
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