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Twas the Date Before Christmas Full Episode
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00:00:00To be continued...
00:00:30Isn't that romantic?
00:00:35I guess.
00:00:37Proposing that Christmas is so risky.
00:00:40But what if she says no?
00:00:41Your whole holiday is ruined.
00:00:43And if she does say yes, well, you already paid for a ring.
00:00:47But you're allowed to still buy her presents.
00:00:50When does it ever end?
00:00:52Yeah, that's one way of looking at it.
00:00:55Are you going to eat that?
00:00:56No.
00:00:57Thanks.
00:01:00It's really fun.
00:01:03And then after all that, my family does this really big Christmas Eve dinner.
00:01:06And so do you have any holiday plans?
00:01:11What?
00:01:12Merry Crypto was mooning, so I bought sleigh bitcoins.
00:01:15Now it's pumping.
00:01:16Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:01:19Congratulations.
00:01:20I have to dump it all.
00:01:21I have to.
00:01:21I'm going to make a killing.
00:01:26Hi, Merry Christmas.
00:01:27Merry Christmas.
00:01:27Have a happy holiday.
00:01:28Oh, that's nice.
00:01:32Ooh.
00:01:33Ooh.
00:01:33What is it?
00:01:34One for the kids.
00:01:36One for me.
00:01:38Put that back.
00:01:44Hi.
00:01:44Merry Christmas.
00:01:45Enjoy.
00:01:46You know, I try to give these guys a chance, Shelley.
00:01:51I really do, and on paper, they all fit my criteria, but then in real life, not so much.
00:01:56Okay, I need to go to the HomeGoods store, and then I'm done.
00:01:59Maybe subconsciously you're picking terrible guys to go on dates with.
00:02:03Why would I do that?
00:02:04Because maybe you're not ready yet.
00:02:07You're still wearing the ring, honey.
00:02:09Well, it's on the wrong hand, and it's a very pretty ring, and it's mine.
00:02:14There's nothing wrong with wearing it.
00:02:15Hmm, you sure about that?
00:02:17Because dating isn't like your little Christmas list there, Jessie.
00:02:21It's staying open and listening to your heart.
00:02:25I know.
00:02:25I just, I said I wouldn't spend the holidays sad and alone.
00:02:28Oh, you are not alone.
00:02:29You have me, and I'm amazing.
00:02:31You are.
00:02:31And you have your brother, and your niece and your nephew.
00:02:35That's true.
00:02:36Look, I know it's not the same as your dream Christmas, honk, but it isn't.
00:02:42You know, I am not done with this.
00:02:44I am staying open, and he could be right around the next corner.
00:02:47That's true.
00:02:48Could be that guy.
00:02:50No.
00:02:50Or that guy.
00:02:51No.
00:02:52Well, okay, listen to your heart.
00:02:55It's still not.
00:02:56It's still not.
00:02:56It's still not.
00:02:58And we have one more order of business before we close for the holidays.
00:03:02And we need to solve this issue with the Stevenson Street development.
00:03:05As you know, we projected construction to begin after the new year.
00:03:09However, we've run into an issue with the last tenant in the building.
00:03:12All the other leaseholders have already vacated.
00:03:14If we don't break ground by mid-January, we'll have to push construction.
00:03:19We can't do that.
00:03:20We promised 80 new affordable housing units by the fall.
00:03:23The lawyers have tried to engage with the shop owner, but she refuses to talk.
00:03:26You see, I think the problem there might be sending the lawyers.
00:03:29Small business owners usually prefer the more human touch.
00:03:31Maybe we should go talk to her.
00:03:33We?
00:03:33As in you?
00:03:35Huh.
00:03:37Right.
00:03:37And that's why we let the lawyers out.
00:03:39I'll have them draft up a letter of eviction to the tenant.
00:03:42We need them out by the new year.
00:03:43That's it.
00:03:44Happy holidays, everyone.
00:03:45Brian.
00:03:50A word?
00:03:51Your father only asked me to step in as the intern CEO.
00:03:54I know.
00:03:55He didn't think I was ready.
00:03:56What about you?
00:03:57Do you think you're ready?
00:03:58Like, what is this outfit?
00:04:00What?
00:04:00I mean, this is business casual, Don.
00:04:06Some might even say business chic.
00:04:08Like, come on, Don.
00:04:10We build things, all right?
00:04:12I don't see what wearing a suit and tie has to do with it.
00:04:14Madison Developing is your family company, Brian.
00:04:17This company needs its leader.
00:04:20I don't know how to be that, all right?
00:04:24At least not the way my dad was.
00:04:28Right.
00:04:29Okay.
00:04:31Look, I know this is daunting, but this job is yours when you're ready for it.
00:04:42I could not be prouder of the global team this year.
00:04:45Seriously, you all knocked it out of the park, and I really appreciate this little treat.
00:04:49This is a very thoughtful gift.
00:04:51I will decorate it tonight.
00:04:53Okay, should we do a cheers?
00:04:54To the best fiber optics marketing team in the world, cheers.
00:04:59Happy holidays, everyone.
00:05:01Bye.
00:05:08Perfectly planned evening.
00:05:15Surprise!
00:05:16Hi, Mom.
00:05:16What are you doing here?
00:05:18Aw.
00:05:19Oh, I just signed off from work.
00:05:21And how is the fiber optics business?
00:05:22That is something I don't have to think about for the next two weeks.
00:05:25Fantastic.
00:05:26Come in.
00:05:26Come in.
00:05:29Yes.
00:05:29Okay.
00:05:30You got a good one?
00:05:30I got it.
00:05:31I got it.
00:05:31Ooh.
00:05:32There we go.
00:05:34Uh-oh.
00:05:34Just...
00:05:36There we go.
00:05:37Now it's perfect.
00:05:39Yes, moving that one bubble made a world of difference.
00:05:42Well, it was not symmetrical, Mother.
00:05:45My mistake.
00:05:46Yeah.
00:05:46Is this the time to schedule where I clean up the garbage?
00:05:49Ha-ha.
00:05:50Yes.
00:05:51Go ahead.
00:05:51Hand me that.
00:05:52There is something I wanted to discuss with you.
00:06:17Yeah, about our traditional Christmas Eve day plans.
00:06:20Aunt Lily and I have decided this year that they'll just be the dinner.
00:06:26Of course.
00:06:27We always do dinner.
00:06:28No, only the dinner.
00:06:30We think we'll just cancel everything else.
00:06:33Why would you do that?
00:06:34It's the best day of the entire year.
00:06:36Yeah, but things have been the same for a long time now.
00:06:40And, oh, Lily's getting on.
00:06:42Oh, I am happy to take over the organizing if she feels overwhelmed.
00:06:46Really.
00:06:46Yeah.
00:06:47That's not it.
00:06:49Jessie, dear, we just want to help you see that change is a good thing.
00:06:57No.
00:06:58No, no, no, no, no.
00:06:58Mom, mom, mom, not at Christmas.
00:07:00We have to do our usual traditions.
00:07:02And if we don't, everything will be just terrible.
00:07:04Why not?
00:07:05Because it's, because I'm bringing someone.
00:07:11You are.
00:07:12Yeah.
00:07:14Jessie.
00:07:15So.
00:07:16This is wonderful news.
00:07:17Yeah.
00:07:18Well, tell me all about him.
00:07:19Well, he, um, I told him all about the traditions and the activities.
00:07:24And so, you know, if we cancel everything, I'll, I'll look, I'll look like an idiot.
00:07:29Well, we don't want to embarrass you in front of your new beau.
00:07:32Right.
00:07:33Listen, I'll, I'll just, I'll, I'll text Lily right away.
00:07:36And I'll tell her that the Chamberlain family Christmas lives on.
00:07:40Okay.
00:07:45Mom, are you crying?
00:07:46No, it, that's really not necessary to cry.
00:07:48Oh.
00:07:54I'm so glad I put muscle of ice skating on my profile.
00:08:03It's the whole reason I replied, to be honest.
00:08:05I haven't had the best luck with dating apps, but when I saw that, I, I knew we'd get along
00:08:10great.
00:08:14Hi.
00:08:18Oh, and we are cooling now.
00:08:26I think so.
00:08:27Thank you, ladies.
00:08:29They're going to be so good.
00:08:32Oh, no, no, no.
00:08:33You are going to stay right there.
00:08:35And you are going to tell me about the fact that you told the entire family that you're
00:08:39bringing someone to Christmas.
00:08:42Well, they were going to cancel everything.
00:08:43And I couldn't let them do that.
00:08:45And Mom was very, very thrilled.
00:08:48Jesse, nobody expects you to be the perfect Christmas elf, especially this year.
00:08:55Yeah, well, this is not about my feelings.
00:08:57This is about the family.
00:09:00Okay.
00:09:01Who is he?
00:09:02Please do not tell me it's the crypto guy.
00:09:04No, definitely not.
00:09:05No, it is, um, TPD.
00:09:09You're joking.
00:09:10No, I'm, I'm, I'm weighing some options.
00:09:14And I, um, I have changed my dating profile to say that I'm only looking for someone willing
00:09:19to come to our family Christmas as a first date.
00:09:23Oh.
00:09:24Please don't tell anyone.
00:09:25Please.
00:09:25Even Andrew.
00:09:26Shelly.
00:09:27Promise me.
00:09:27Promise me.
00:09:28Mm.
00:09:28Don't.
00:09:29Okay.
00:09:30I promise.
00:09:31I promise.
00:09:32But, okay, let me get this straight.
00:09:33Wait, you are planning a blind date Christmas?
00:09:38Fun, right?
00:09:39This is just going to deter so many guys.
00:09:42I know.
00:09:42Exactly.
00:09:42I mean, that's why it's a foolproof plan.
00:09:45Any guy that agrees to a blind date Christmas is the kind of guy that I want to be around.
00:09:49Someone awesome, curious, and with a great sense of humor.
00:09:53And, you know, he's up for anything.
00:09:55And, obviously, he loves Christmas, just like me.
00:09:58This is a very bad idea.
00:10:00It's going to work.
00:10:01Here, smell my candle.
00:10:03He'll calm you down.
00:10:10Man, it is too bad we have Terry's pants here Christmas Eve, and then we leave for the
00:10:14airport so early Christmas day.
00:10:15Otherwise, we definitely want to see you again.
00:10:17No, this is great.
00:10:18I mean, what's more festive than us hanging out around a Christmas tree drinking some of Terry's
00:10:21cider?
00:10:22Uh, are you sure you're going to be okay all alone during the holidays?
00:10:28Yeah, I'll be fine.
00:10:29You guys, you don't need to worry about me.
00:10:34Wow, you can start any minute now.
00:10:36Maybe there's some other lonely hearts out there.
00:10:38Did you try that dating app we set you up with?
00:10:40I haven't opened it in weeks.
00:10:44Be my guest.
00:10:45Special letter.
00:10:46Do her thing.
00:10:52Oh, here's someone.
00:11:01She's cute.
00:11:02Oh, she is cute.
00:11:06Jessie.
00:11:07Hmm.
00:11:08Looking for someone to join me at my big family's wacky Christmas events.
00:11:12Must be available all day Christmas Eve.
00:11:14Must be up for anything.
00:11:15And a great sense of humor is mandatory.
00:11:19Huh.
00:11:21Interesting.
00:11:21A blind date on Christmas.
00:11:24Hard pass.
00:11:25Ooh, too late.
00:11:27Just sent the thinking emoji.
00:11:29Let me go.
00:11:35Thinking emoji.
00:11:36Huh.
00:11:39Okay.
00:11:39Brian, if that is your real name, what kind of weirdo are you?
00:11:44I think I'd be up for this.
00:11:45I've never had a big family Christmas before.
00:11:48Call me curious.
00:11:50P.S.
00:11:50You seem cool.
00:11:53P.P.S.
00:11:54Not a weirdo.
00:11:57Okay.
00:11:59Hey, Brian.
00:12:00Thanks for responding.
00:12:04And we have a reply.
00:12:07Huh.
00:12:08Fair warning.
00:12:08This could be the biggest gong show ever.
00:12:23She's cute and prompt.
00:12:26I think she sounds kind of fun.
00:12:28She sounds like she's going to harvest your organs.
00:12:31Do not engage.
00:12:32Too late.
00:12:36Or this could be the best blind date ever.
00:12:39Won't know until we try it out.
00:12:42I'm in if you are.
00:12:46I'm in.
00:12:51Seriously.
00:12:52Good work, Tara Barrett.
00:12:53Yeah.
00:12:53Do me a favor and just promise me that you'll agree on a safe word.
00:12:58What's your guys's?
00:13:00Private.
00:13:00So does he get any unusual packages?
00:13:08Anything to be concerned about?
00:13:10What about animals?
00:13:10Does he like dogs?
00:13:12Hi.
00:13:13Hi.
00:13:13I believe you are my Uber driver to a fun family Christmas?
00:13:17Yes.
00:13:18Or I'm, I'm Jesse.
00:13:20Brian.
00:13:21Hi.
00:13:21Oh, this is for you.
00:13:23Oh, wow.
00:13:24Um, these are for your family.
00:13:26Oh.
00:13:27That's very thoughtful.
00:13:29I guess does splash of skim milk dash of sugar?
00:13:31That is remarkably close.
00:13:33Shall we?
00:13:34Yeah.
00:13:35Oh, look at that.
00:13:40Thank you, sir.
00:13:42Do I get to interview your doorman?
00:13:44Definitely.
00:13:45But in fairness, you know, you are meeting my entire family.
00:13:48Yeah, that I get.
00:13:49And I would do the same.
00:13:50So I hope this isn't interrupting any of your own Christmas family plans.
00:13:54No, no.
00:13:55It's, uh, it's actually just me and my family.
00:13:57And our Christmases have always been pretty quiet.
00:14:00Right.
00:14:01Well, maybe that's why you were intrigued by my toast.
00:14:03You wanted to experience something different?
00:14:05Yeah.
00:14:06And I thought at the very least, I would have a bizarre yet fun Christmas story to take back to the office.
00:14:11Oh, yeah.
00:14:21Wow.
00:14:22This is...
00:14:23Best of?
00:14:25Intensely.
00:14:27Okay.
00:14:28Ready?
00:14:29I hope so.
00:14:31Wow.
00:14:33Ho, ho, ho.
00:14:35Hello.
00:14:36Merry Christmas.
00:14:38Hi.
00:14:39Oh, it's so good to see you.
00:14:42This is, uh, this is my mom, Laura.
00:14:44This is my stepdad, Marcus.
00:14:46Guys, this is Brian.
00:14:48Hi.
00:14:49Oh, my goodness.
00:14:50So wonderful to meet you.
00:14:52Oh, we are hugging.
00:14:55That's nice.
00:14:56Okay, sorry.
00:14:58Uh, well, Laura, these are for you.
00:15:03That is quite the festive apron you've got there.
00:15:06One of many, my friend.
00:15:08And if you're lucky, you might get to wear one yourself.
00:15:10Oh!
00:15:11Don't worry.
00:15:12You don't have to do anything that you don't want to do.
00:15:14Tell that to Aunt Lily.
00:15:15Oh, that's true.
00:15:17I'm lost.
00:15:17What are we talking about?
00:15:18Oh, I thought Jesse told you about all our traditions.
00:15:20Uh, I did, in a roundabout way, because I didn't want to spoil everything in advance.
00:15:26Don't worry about a thing, Brian.
00:15:28Everyone's so excited to meet Jesse's new boyfriend.
00:15:33Boyfriend?
00:15:34Yeah, and I am equally excited to meet all my future in-laws.
00:15:39Oh!
00:15:40You!
00:15:42Come on in here.
00:15:43Oh, we got a dog.
00:15:45Oh!
00:15:45What's up this afternoon?
00:15:51Come on in.
00:15:52Hey.
00:15:52Okay.
00:15:53Give me a Coke.
00:15:53Oh, thank you.
00:15:54There you go, too.
00:15:55It's so nice to have you back.
00:15:56Oh, it's wonderful to be back.
00:15:58Oh, thank you.
00:16:00Does anybody want some coffee?
00:16:01Make it a double.
00:16:03Oh, okay.
00:16:04That's funny.
00:16:05Uh, Marcus, I'll just meet you in the kitchen.
00:16:07I'm going to show Brian the house here quick.
00:16:09Okay.
00:16:10So, just come on, honey.
00:16:11House tour.
00:16:12Up this way.
00:16:13So, we'll just cut the door here.
00:16:15Shh, shh, shh, shh.
00:16:17Come here.
00:16:19What type was that?
00:16:20Me.
00:16:20I was following your lead.
00:16:21Okay, well, future in-laws is like a little bridge too far.
00:16:24I said that?
00:16:25Shh, would you just think, sir?
00:16:26I think I blacked out after I heard boyfriend.
00:16:28My bad.
00:16:28That one's on me.
00:16:29But I didn't realize you told your family I was your boyfriend, which is something you
00:16:32told them, but neglected to tell me you told them.
00:16:35I didn't.
00:16:35I didn't tell them that you were my boyfriend, but I did fail to mention that you were my blind
00:16:41date.
00:16:41Cool.
00:16:42It's fine.
00:16:43No, no, no.
00:16:43It's funny, actually.
00:16:45Is it?
00:16:46Because it kind of seems like a lie.
00:16:47Well, it is.
00:16:48A little, it's a tiny wee one, but with very, very good intentions behind it.
00:16:51Yeah, I'm listening.
00:16:53Okay, they literally almost canceled this entire day because I was coming alone.
00:16:57There's literally no way that's true.
00:17:00Man, I thought you were an easy breezy, kind of go with the flow guy.
00:17:02I mean, what do you, what do you, what do you even care, right?
00:17:05I'll be ready.
00:17:06Oh, great.
00:17:08Come here.
00:17:10Look, they were going to change all of our traditions, and I, I really didn't want them to do that,
00:17:15and so I fibbed a little, and I said that I was bringing someone.
00:17:19You're a new boyfriend.
00:17:20I didn't say boyfriend.
00:17:21I never said boyfriend.
00:17:24But your mom assumed and got really excited, and you didn't correct her because she'd be crushed?
00:17:29You can't turn quick.
00:17:31Look, I just wanted my family to have a fun Christmas Eve day like we always have.
00:17:34Is that, is that so wrong?
00:17:37No, I guess not.
00:17:38So, do you agree to be my fake boyfriend for the day, or what?
00:17:44I said I'm in.
00:17:45I'm in.
00:17:46But I do think we should agree on a safe work.
00:17:48Yes.
00:17:49Hey, get a jail-free phrase in case one of us feels uncomfortable and wants to bail.
00:17:52Great idea.
00:17:53What should we pick?
00:17:54Well, it's got to be something specific, but general enough that we can say casually.
00:18:01Ooh, Merry Christmas.
00:18:03I think that's going to lead to some misunderstandings.
00:18:05Yes, good.
00:18:06Ooh, ooh, rhubarb pie.
00:18:09Okay, Marcus makes one every single year, and he has this very secret recipe that he refuses to share.
00:18:14It'll be easy enough to bring up.
00:18:15That's great.
00:18:16Rhubarb pie it is.
00:18:17Shake on it.
00:18:20Wow, you smell amazing.
00:18:25Is that gingerbread cookie?
00:18:31Oh.
00:18:32Yeah.
00:18:32Yeah, that makes more sense.
00:18:34Great.
00:18:36Well, sounds like the, uh, the cavalry has arrived.
00:18:41Are you ready to meet the rest of the family?
00:18:43I doubt it.
00:18:46Merry Christmas, Andrew.
00:18:48Oh, I've got to use the restroom.
00:18:49Okay, be quick.
00:18:50Okay.
00:18:56What's going on?
00:18:57House tour.
00:18:58Duh.
00:18:59Brian, this is my older brother, Andrew.
00:19:01Hey.
00:19:02Nice to meet you.
00:19:04That's a firm handshake, sir.
00:19:07Right.
00:19:08Okay.
00:19:09All right.
00:19:09Yep.
00:19:10Great.
00:19:11He had to go.
00:19:12He really had to go.
00:19:16Wow.
00:19:18Look at the many, many family members.
00:19:21Merry Christmas.
00:19:22Merry Christmas.
00:19:23Oh, thank you, Debbie.
00:19:24Just put it right there.
00:19:26Okay.
00:19:27Uh, hey, Aunt Lily.
00:19:29Who's, uh, who's your new friend?
00:19:31Oh, um, this is Debbie, and he is my rideshare driver.
00:19:39Thank you so much, Debbie.
00:19:40And who is this?
00:19:45This is Ryan.
00:19:50All right.
00:19:52It's starting, Ryan.
00:19:53It's starting.
00:19:56Listen up.
00:19:57Listen up.
00:19:58And with that, let the 23rd annual Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics
00:20:08I've missed something.
00:20:31A day-long Christmas Olympics was not on my holiday bingo card.
00:20:34Well, buckle up.
00:20:35It gets very competitive.
00:20:37And we have not even had the opening ceremonies yet, so...
00:20:40So the hunt for the Christmas tree star is just the appetizer?
00:20:43Exactly.
00:20:43Aunt Lily hid the star somewhere in the house last night,
00:20:45and we cannot officially begin the games
00:20:47until someone finds the star and puts it on top of the tree.
00:20:51Hmm.
00:20:53Look, I know what you're thinking.
00:20:54It's, uh, it's kind of wacky.
00:20:56No.
00:20:56I'm thinking it's kind of fun.
00:20:59Yeah, the star's not in here.
00:21:01You've never won the star hunt before, Jesse.
00:21:03Why would we trust you?
00:21:03I'm sorry.
00:21:04Are you calling me a bad looker?
00:21:06I didn't say it, but you did say it.
00:21:07You did just say it.
00:21:08Let's get it first.
00:21:09Hi, I'm Shelley.
00:21:10You'll get used to their competitive sibling banter,
00:21:13and then you'll tune it up, just like me.
00:21:14Nice to meet you, Shelley.
00:21:15I'm Brian.
00:21:16Well, I think we've spent enough time in this room, my darling,
00:21:18because as I said, the star is not in here.
00:21:20Oh, we will tell you when we find it.
00:21:22It's on.
00:21:23Oh, yeah.
00:21:24Okay, come on.
00:21:24It is in here, I know.
00:21:28Hey, hey, hey, what's, uh, Jesse told you about this guy?
00:21:32Not much.
00:21:33It's, it's not serious.
00:21:35Mom says it's her new boyfriend.
00:21:36That sounds pretty serious to me.
00:21:39She did, did she?
00:21:40Boyfriend.
00:21:42Uh, where, where is Mom?
00:21:44Let's look in the dining room.
00:21:48Star, star, star, star, star, star.
00:21:49Any luck, Mom?
00:21:52Uh, with what?
00:21:53Um, I'm just setting up the room.
00:21:55Oh, sure, sure.
00:21:57As if you're not looking for the star under the mattress.
00:21:59I don't know what you're talking about.
00:22:00Oh, I am on to you, Mom.
00:22:01All familial bonds go out the window during the Olympics.
00:22:04Well, as they should.
00:22:04This is obviously very serious business.
00:22:06Oh, yeah.
00:22:07So, how did you guys meet?
00:22:12Oh, it's so boring.
00:22:15Really?
00:22:15It's so boring.
00:22:16So we should just keep looking, looking for the stars.
00:22:18Oh, no, no.
00:22:18I want to hear the story, no matter how boring.
00:22:21Oh.
00:22:22Oh, okay.
00:22:23Sure.
00:22:24Did we meet?
00:22:27Boring alert.
00:22:29Jesse, uh, was, um, checking out the building that I live in.
00:22:34Boring, like I said.
00:22:35So, yep, that's it.
00:22:36You never mentioned that you were looking to move, Jesse.
00:22:39Because I'm not.
00:22:40It was research for work.
00:22:42Yep.
00:22:42Oh, so you know a lot about fiber optics, Brian.
00:22:46Not at all.
00:22:47Why would I?
00:22:49Oh.
00:22:50Because of.
00:22:50Because of.
00:22:50Yeah, obviously.
00:22:52My bad.
00:22:53He knows.
00:22:54I know, I know.
00:22:55I was just pretending.
00:22:57He was.
00:22:57That I did so that I had an excuse to keep talking to her.
00:23:00Just to keep on chatting.
00:23:01So it all started with a lie?
00:23:02Oh, I wouldn't.
00:23:03I wouldn't say that.
00:23:04I wouldn't either.
00:23:05In fact, I fessed up, like, right away.
00:23:07Right away.
00:23:07I was like, no harm, no foul.
00:23:08Well, so it was all good with that.
00:23:12Yeah.
00:23:12That is the sweetest story ever.
00:23:16You may look, but you may not touch.
00:23:27Yes, the kitchen is Marcus's domain today.
00:23:29And don't offer to help, because he has a system.
00:23:31It's chaos, but it's my chaos.
00:23:33Mm-hmm.
00:23:33Noted.
00:23:34Yeah.
00:23:35Hey.
00:23:36Hi.
00:23:37I've got a little Christmas question for you.
00:23:39Christmas question.
00:23:41Oh.
00:23:41Okay.
00:23:42Why are you guys not looking for the star?
00:23:49Because we're busy with things.
00:23:50Get with the program, boys.
00:23:52You're not the boss of me.
00:23:54Oh, for heaven's sakes.
00:23:55It's the first event.
00:23:57She scares me.
00:24:01What?
00:24:02What?
00:24:03So you are not telling anyone that this is a blind date?
00:24:07We are not.
00:24:08Look, Mom assumed.
00:24:10And so I just, you know.
00:24:11You decided to lie to your family, and now I am lying to them, too.
00:24:15No, no.
00:24:16You can't remain completely neutral.
00:24:17I mean, you have plausible deniability.
00:24:19Right.
00:24:19What if he hurts someone?
00:24:21What if he takes all the silverware?
00:24:23He's not going to do that.
00:24:24And you know this because you know him so well?
00:24:26Look, this is a one-time, one-day thing, and we're keeping the mood light.
00:24:32And breezy, and it's fun.
00:24:34Okay.
00:24:34Okay?
00:24:35Here, come.
00:24:36Yeah.
00:24:37Hmm.
00:24:38That's nice.
00:24:39Okay.
00:24:39You good?
00:24:40I am cold.
00:24:41Okay.
00:24:41Okay.
00:24:44No lock down?
00:24:45Uh-huh.
00:24:47I'll try this.
00:24:48It's my cranberry sauce.
00:24:49Homemade.
00:24:50Ooh.
00:24:51So what happens if no one actually finds the star?
00:24:55Oh.
00:24:56Well, I guess then the Chamberlain family Christmas Olympics are canceled, and I get to have a nice
00:25:01nap before the serious cooking begins.
00:25:03Jesse will turn this place over before she lets that happen.
00:25:08Okay.
00:25:08I've got to change out of this dirty apron before I start cooking.
00:25:12Isn't that the point of an apron?
00:25:14Oh, not when you have my collection, my friend.
00:25:19Wow.
00:25:19How many aprons do you own?
00:25:20Oh, stop counting.
00:25:22A long time ago.
00:25:24Wait a sec.
00:25:25Ha, ha, ha, ha.
00:25:26Oh.
00:25:28Brian found the star.
00:25:29There goes my nap.
00:25:31Beginner's luck.
00:25:33Pow.
00:25:34Oh.
00:25:35The star has found its way back to the tree.
00:25:41Thank you, Brian.
00:25:43Whoa.
00:25:44How's that?
00:25:46Welcome to the 23rd annual Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics.
00:25:54All right, hats everyone.
00:25:57Elphat, Elphat.
00:25:59Lucky Elphat.
00:26:01I like the bling.
00:26:03Oh, thank you.
00:26:04Just go with it.
00:26:05Okay, leaderboard.
00:26:10As you can see, there will be seven events spread throughout the day, and I decided to
00:26:17spice things up a little bit.
00:26:21The Christmas competition wheel!
00:26:24Oh!
00:26:25Um, so we won't know what event to expect, because usually we know the order and then we
00:26:30can prepare.
00:26:31Yeah, Jessie.
00:26:32It'll be fun.
00:26:33It kind of is for the theme of the day, right?
00:26:36Random guy, random games.
00:26:38Your Rudolph figures are on backwards.
00:26:41Of course they are.
00:26:41Yeah.
00:26:42Without further ado, let us see what our first event will be.
00:26:46The wheel has spoken.
00:26:59Oh, crap, Adam.
00:27:00The wheel has spoken.
00:27:02You will each get five minutes to gather your supplies from Laura's craft room, except for
00:27:07Shelly, who will be judging the event due to her savvy decorating skill.
00:27:10Of course.
00:27:11That's fair.
00:27:12Of course.
00:27:12Any questions?
00:27:14Yes, newbie?
00:27:15Brian, is every event mandatory, or can we sit out if we'd like?
00:27:19What?
00:27:20What?
00:27:21Uh, mandatory.
00:27:22Got it.
00:27:23I do.
00:27:24You're going to go first, newbie.
00:27:26With Jessie.
00:27:27Yes.
00:27:28Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:27:29That's preferential treatment, Louie.
00:27:31Deal with it.
00:27:32Five minutes starts now.
00:27:34Now, go.
00:27:35You two.
00:27:36Go.
00:27:37Where are we going?
00:27:38Go.
00:27:39This way.
00:27:48Wow.
00:27:49This is mind-blowing.
00:27:51I'm more of a throw-it-in-a-gift-bag-and-call-it-a-day kind of guy.
00:27:55Yeah, my family does not do subtle.
00:27:57Your Aunt Lily is a character.
00:27:59Oh, I know.
00:28:00She's the family event planner.
00:28:02So, when I was little, Aunt Lily got sick, and she wasn't up for so many family events,
00:28:06and when she got better, we surprised her with the Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics.
00:28:11She was very, very touched, but she thought there was room for improvement.
00:28:15So she took over?
00:28:16Oh, yeah.
00:28:17She sent a very strongly word email to the entire family.
00:28:21You got a little glitter on your face.
00:28:22Oh.
00:28:23That's not surprising.
00:28:24Um, where is it?
00:28:26Um, may I?
00:28:32Thanks.
00:28:35Time's up!
00:28:36Next pair.
00:28:37Let's go.
00:28:39Yeah, that's gonna happen all day.
00:28:41Hey, honey.
00:28:42No peeking.
00:28:43Ha-ha.
00:28:44Pick some good items, guys.
00:28:45And...
00:28:47Go.
00:28:48Ah!
00:28:49You have five minutes to wrap an item of your choice.
00:28:51Best wrap wins.
00:28:53Ah!
00:28:54Marcus!
00:28:55That one hurt!
00:28:56Oh.
00:28:57Oh.
00:28:58Yeah.
00:28:59All right.
00:29:00I have places to go.
00:29:02Two minutes, guys.
00:29:03Two minutes!
00:29:04Yeah.
00:29:05That's a cool toy, but it's impossible to wrap.
00:29:09Rookie mistake.
00:29:10Dang it.
00:29:11Yeah.
00:29:16Yeah, this is no better.
00:29:17Whatever.
00:29:18I'll make it work.
00:29:20What are you doing?
00:29:22Little thing called winning.
00:29:23Come on.
00:29:26Okay.
00:29:30Um...
00:29:31It's a fence.
00:29:32Mm-hmm.
00:29:33Points for creativity, bud.
00:29:34Okay.
00:29:35Okay.
00:29:36Oh, very nice.
00:29:38And this...
00:29:40Wow.
00:29:41Okay.
00:29:43All right.
00:29:44It is definitely between these two.
00:29:46So, I'm gonna have to go with...
00:29:48Brian!
00:29:49Yeah!
00:29:50Hi!
00:29:51Hi!
00:29:52Hi, Brian!
00:29:56Okay.
00:29:57Next event is in...
00:29:5820 minutes.
00:29:5920 minutes.
00:30:0020 minutes.
00:30:01Things to do.
00:30:02Let's go.
00:30:03Okay.
00:30:04Well, I'm gonna do some electrical work outside.
00:30:06Hey, uh...
00:30:07Rat Boy.
00:30:08You know anything about exterior illumination?
00:30:10No, sir.
00:30:11Come on.
00:30:12Let's go.
00:30:13Good luck.
00:30:14What am I looking at?
00:30:15Christmas.
00:30:16Olympics.
00:30:17Closing ceremony.
00:30:18Light show.
00:30:19Huh.
00:30:20I synchronize all the lights to Christmas music.
00:30:21Seriously?
00:30:22Oh, you think it's nerdy?
00:30:23No.
00:30:24I bet it's extremely cool.
00:30:25It is extremely cool.
00:30:26It is extremely cool.
00:30:27I promise you.
00:30:28You'll see.
00:30:29Also, yeah, sure, it's a little nerdy, but, uh...
00:30:30I don't care.
00:30:31Hey, look.
00:30:32I wanted to say, I know...
00:30:33Me and my sister give each other a hard time, but...
00:30:34She's one of the most loyal people I know.
00:30:35Once you've earned her trust, she's got your back forever.
00:30:38Look.
00:30:39You seem like a good dude.
00:30:40I hope you are.
00:30:41I hope you are.
00:30:42I hope you are.
00:30:43Jesse deserves that.
00:30:44All right.
00:30:45Let's give this another shot.
00:30:46Come on.
00:30:47Come on.
00:30:48Come on.
00:30:49Come on.
00:30:50Let's work.
00:30:51Let's work.
00:30:52Work for me.
00:30:53No!
00:30:54It's really impressive.
00:30:55I don't care.
00:30:56I don't care.
00:30:57Hey, look.
00:30:58I wanted to say, I know...
00:30:59Me and my sister give each other a hard time, but...
00:31:01She's one of the most loyal people I know.
00:31:03Once you've earned her trust, she's got your back forever.
00:31:06Look.
00:31:07You seem like a good dude.
00:31:08I hope you are.
00:31:09Jesse deserves that.
00:31:10All right.
00:31:11Let's give this another shot.
00:31:12Pretty impressive.
00:31:13When it's working.
00:31:14I bet.
00:31:15See, this is my contribution to the day.
00:31:18Mom hosts.
00:31:19Marcus cooks.
00:31:20Aunt Lily does events.
00:31:21Jesse keeps us on schedule.
00:31:23I do the light show.
00:31:25Shelly provides the aesthetics and scents.
00:31:29Notice how every room in the house smells subtly different?
00:31:31I did.
00:31:32Yeah.
00:31:33Those are Shelly's handcrafted soy candles.
00:31:36Oh.
00:31:37She's got a store in that strip mall on Stevenson Street.
00:31:40Warm heart candles?
00:31:42Yeah.
00:31:43The very one.
00:31:44You've heard of it.
00:31:45Yeah.
00:31:46Wow.
00:31:47Wow.
00:31:48That is very cool.
00:31:49It is very cool.
00:31:51Want to know something else that's cool?
00:31:52She won small business owner of the year.
00:31:54Home and goods category last year.
00:31:56It's...
00:31:57She works so hard.
00:31:59Mm.
00:32:00All right.
00:32:01Let's get this working.
00:32:02Oh, boy.
00:32:03How did you get in here?
00:32:29Okay.
00:32:30Let me get this straight.
00:32:31The woman you're on a Christmas blind date with is the, uh...
00:32:32Sister-in-law of the shop we're evicting?
00:32:33Yeah.
00:32:34Warm heart candles.
00:32:35The owner is here with her family.
00:32:36How did this happen?
00:32:37You ever search warm heart candles on your phone or click on their social accounts?
00:32:52Well, yeah.
00:32:53I'm sure I have.
00:32:54I'm guessing the dating app algorithm...
00:32:56Data mined both your search histories and mass Jews have in common interests.
00:33:00That is terrifying.
00:33:01Yeah.
00:33:02Isn't the internet wonderful?
00:33:03Ooh.
00:33:04Should I bail?
00:33:05Absolutely not.
00:33:06Brian, now is your chance.
00:33:08Right?
00:33:09You're getting good with the sister-in-law and you get her to vacate.
00:33:11It's Christmas Eve.
00:33:12I'm not doing that.
00:33:13Just think of how impressed Dawn will be if you wrap this all up before the new year.
00:33:17Can't do that.
00:33:18Okay?
00:33:19That's manipulative and Jessie will think I just set this whole thing up.
00:33:21But you didn't.
00:33:22And look, you only met her like two hours ago.
00:33:25I know, but it's... complicated.
00:33:29Oh no.
00:33:30You like her.
00:33:32You don't.
00:33:33I do.
00:33:34I do.
00:33:35I like her.
00:33:36Alright?
00:33:37She's smart.
00:33:38She's funny.
00:33:39She is just the right amount of weird.
00:33:40She has a killer smile.
00:33:41A weird laugh, but it's adorable.
00:33:42She loves Christmas.
00:33:43But you hate Christmas.
00:33:44Oh, that's not true.
00:33:45I've just never had a family experience like this before.
00:33:47And oh my gosh, bearing the lead.
00:33:49Dude, I won a rap battle.
00:33:51Okay.
00:33:52I've heard you rap before.
00:33:53There is no way you won anything.
00:33:54You know, man, if I'm being honest with myself, I bet I can win more.
00:33:57It just kind of depends on where the Christmas competition will lands.
00:34:00Yeah, you've been hitting the eggnog a bit hard or what?
00:34:0310-minute warning!
00:34:05Okay, so what was that?
00:34:07That is the 10-minute warning.
00:34:08I gotta go, bud.
00:34:09Christmas Olympics are back on.
00:34:12Go team.
00:34:15The End
00:34:19Hey, Shelly.
00:34:20Oh, hi.
00:34:21Hi.
00:34:22So, uh, did Andrew give you his big brother speech up there?
00:34:27Who's friendly but vaguely threatening?
00:34:30It's cool.
00:34:31Jessie's happiness is important to everybody.
00:34:33I get it.
00:34:34Well, she seems to genuinely be having a good time today,
00:34:37and I think you might be the reason, Brian.
00:34:40Even if you are just the blind date.
00:34:42Oh.
00:34:43You know?
00:34:44Yes, Shelly knows all.
00:34:45Hey, I wanted to tell you I've really been enjoying the various Christmas scents throughout the house.
00:34:53Oh, have you?
00:34:54Mm-hmm.
00:34:55What's your favorite?
00:34:56Uh, well, I mean, winter harvest in the living room is a strong contender.
00:35:00But gingerbread cookie in the powder room?
00:35:02A special place in my heart.
00:35:04You really know your candles.
00:35:06And I imagine it has gotta be pretty difficult these days having a retail shop.
00:35:11You ever consider pivoting to online only?
00:35:13Uh, face-to-face interaction is the whole point, Brian.
00:35:18After all, you cannot smell a candle over the internet, right?
00:35:21Oh.
00:35:22Right.
00:35:23I run monthly art classes and highlight local craftspeople, and I host charity events sometimes.
00:35:29This is not just a store.
00:35:31It's...
00:35:32It's a community.
00:35:34A lot of people besides me would be lost without it.
00:35:41Oh!
00:35:42See, they put you to work already?
00:35:44Good.
00:35:48Are you, um...
00:35:49Are you thinking of...
00:35:50of rhubarb pie?
00:35:53No.
00:35:54Mm-mm.
00:35:55It's not a super reassuring answer.
00:35:57It's okay if you wanna go.
00:35:59I mean, that's the deal we made.
00:36:01But I would like it if you stayed.
00:36:07Well, I mean, what kind of competitor bails after winning the first event?
00:36:11Right.
00:36:12Yeah.
00:36:13Come on.
00:36:14You got a legacy to protect.
00:36:15Exactly.
00:36:16Yeah.
00:36:17Plus, my family really likes you.
00:36:18I mean, they won't once they find out I've been lying about us being a couple.
00:36:22They're a resilient bunch.
00:36:23I mean, I think it takes a lot to upset them, so...
00:36:26Okay, I'll show you where to put that.
00:36:28Yeah.
00:36:29Yeah, please.
00:36:30The bake-off is done in pairs.
00:36:47We bake now.
00:36:49Judging is done at dessert time.
00:36:51Everybody's name is in this stocking.
00:36:53The odd man out will be the judge.
00:36:55Evan, come and pick some names.
00:36:58Dad.
00:36:59And...
00:37:00Grandma.
00:37:01Oh, yes!
00:37:02Oh, we got this.
00:37:03We got this.
00:37:04That's a good team.
00:37:05That's a good team.
00:37:06Mom.
00:37:07And...
00:37:08Goober.
00:37:09Oh.
00:37:10Be nice.
00:37:11She's no Goober.
00:37:12Me.
00:37:13And...
00:37:14Yes!
00:37:15Brian!
00:37:16Let's go!
00:37:17Alright.
00:37:18Excellent.
00:37:19Since Marcus is oh so busy making our delicious dinner, Jessie, you will be the judge.
00:37:22Yes!
00:37:23Why were you ready?
00:37:24Mm-hmm.
00:37:25Go!
00:37:30I hope you brought your A-game because I'm a pretty tough judge.
00:37:33Especially when it comes to baked goods.
00:37:35Oh, okay.
00:37:36Well, I'm feeling pretty confident I can impress you.
00:37:38Hey, Brian!
00:37:39Let's go!
00:37:40Gotta go.
00:37:41Good luck!
00:37:42Grab the chocolate.
00:37:43Grab the crackers.
00:37:44Crackers, chocolate.
00:37:45Got it.
00:37:46What are we making?
00:37:47I know the way to Aunt Jessie's heart.
00:37:48Just trust me, dude.
00:37:49Okay, dude.
00:37:50Hey, your mom works pretty hard this time of year, huh?
00:37:52I guess so.
00:37:53Hey, I got an idea.
00:37:54What do you say we make her a day and we let her win the event?
00:37:58If my mom wins, that means my sister wins.
00:38:01No way!
00:38:02Come on, Aunt Miss.
00:38:03Focus, man!
00:38:04Get your head in the game!
00:38:05Uh...
00:38:06As you all know, it is through the generosity of the Christmas spirit that I'm allowing you,
00:38:12plebeian ham-handed cooks to have access to my gorgeous, well-appointed, tastefully decorated kitchen.
00:38:22There are some rules.
00:38:24You may use the convection oven, but only the convection oven.
00:38:27This is a no-passage zone.
00:38:30My flans, which are in the oven, the flans are very delicate, and I don't want them disturbed.
00:38:36They're like children, sleeping in a bunk bed at camp.
00:38:39Do you want to scare them?
00:38:40Don't.
00:38:41Do not approach any of those appliances.
00:38:43The toaster's been unplugged.
00:38:44You may not use it.
00:38:46What's that, Mr. Horsey?
00:38:47No, they don't need to go in there, do they?
00:38:49Time's a-wasting, Marcus.
00:38:50Alright.
00:38:51Go!
00:38:52Woo!
00:38:53Okay.
00:38:54And let the bake-off begin!
00:38:55What's first?
00:38:56Crackers.
00:38:57Yeah, okay.
00:38:58Oh, saltines, right?
00:38:59You don't want to eat.
00:39:00That's a good one.
00:39:01Macadamia nuts.
00:39:02I don't know if we have it either.
00:39:03That's walnuts.
00:39:04That is walnuts.
00:39:05That is walnuts.
00:39:06You need a lemon.
00:39:07The lemons are over there.
00:39:08Which one do you want?
00:39:09Both.
00:39:10I like that.
00:39:11They're not using it.
00:39:12They're not using it.
00:39:13They're not using it.
00:39:14They're not using it.
00:39:15They're not using it.
00:39:16They're not using it.
00:39:17They're not using it.
00:39:23Ooh.
00:39:24That baking session was intense.
00:39:27I cannot know anything about what happened in there.
00:39:30Because as a judge, I must remain completely neutral and impartial.
00:39:33Ah, fine.
00:39:34Mm-hmm.
00:39:35Evan and I pretty much have it locked up.
00:39:36Yeah, we'll see about that.
00:39:38You make that?
00:39:39Yes, I did.
00:39:40It was my third grade craft project.
00:39:42I worked so hard on that.
00:39:44And then when I gave it to my mom for Christmas,
00:39:46she, um, she started crying.
00:39:48And then I started crying because I thought that she thought it was ugly.
00:39:52Yeah, I can see her point.
00:39:53I mean, not everyone can make a popsicle stick frame.
00:39:56It's nothing to be ashamed about.
00:39:57This is perfect.
00:39:58How dare you?
00:39:59So obviously she wasn't crying because it was ugly.
00:40:02No.
00:40:03No.
00:40:04No, she was crying because she loved it so much.
00:40:06And ever since then it's had a very special spot on the tree, front and center.
00:40:10That's sweet.
00:40:11Yeah.
00:40:12My grandmother always preferred our Christmas trees to be symmetrical and color-coordinated.
00:40:17Very formal.
00:40:19You must find the Chamberlain so messy in comparison.
00:40:22Don't even know the half of it.
00:40:25You still have your baking apron on.
00:40:28I make it look good, don't I?
00:40:30I mean, it looks good.
00:40:31Also, I might be stuck in it forever.
00:40:33Evan tied the knot and I think it's impossible to undo.
00:40:35So you can't undo a knot that a ten-year-old tied?
00:40:38Oh, would you like a crack at it?
00:40:40Yeah, sure.
00:40:41Step right up.
00:40:43Okay.
00:40:44It's insanely tight.
00:40:46Told you.
00:40:47Wait.
00:40:48It's really in there.
00:40:49What the heck?
00:40:50Okay.
00:40:51How's that going for you?
00:40:52Wait.
00:40:53Hey.
00:40:54Oops.
00:40:55Ta-da!
00:40:56Oh.
00:40:57Oh.
00:40:58Oh.
00:40:59Oh, it's all broken.
00:41:01Oh.
00:41:02Let me see.
00:41:04Shh.
00:41:05You know what?
00:41:06Yeah.
00:41:07I can fix this.
00:41:08How?
00:41:09With a craft glue gun?
00:41:10I mean, wood glue with some spring clips would be better.
00:41:12Uh, but for that I would need some more popsicle sticks.
00:41:15Well, I think Evan used all the popsicle sticks in the vicinity during the rat battle.
00:41:19Right.
00:41:20Yeah.
00:41:21The manger scene.
00:41:22Well, you know, it's still midday on Christmas Eve.
00:41:24Stores are open.
00:41:25We could sneak out now while everything's still baking.
00:41:28I don't even know we're gone.
00:41:30Okay.
00:41:31Yeah.
00:41:32Do you want to take this off?
00:41:33Yes, please.
00:41:34Okay.
00:41:35Yeah.
00:41:36I'll just, um...
00:41:37I'm strangling you.
00:41:38Oh, wait.
00:41:39This has to get untied, too.
00:41:40I know.
00:41:47Score.
00:41:48Found everything we needed.
00:41:49You know, I thought you were more of a business guy in a suit than a popsicle stick
00:41:53handyman.
00:41:54It contained multitudes.
00:41:55Oh, okay.
00:41:56So what does your company do?
00:41:58We take old buildings that are run down and turn them into affordable housing.
00:42:02That's incredible.
00:42:03I think we could be more creative, though.
00:42:05Like, really focus on the design and make buildings that genuinely benefit the community.
00:42:10Sounds like a really smart, solid plan.
00:42:13So, what's the problem?
00:42:16Well, if I took over, I'd want to be hands-on.
00:42:19Like, on-site, working with the contractors and the teams, and that's not what CEOs do.
00:42:24And part of me feels obligated to carry on exactly what my dad built the way he built
00:42:29it.
00:42:30Maybe you're scared of too much changes, everything will go wrong.
00:42:33I get that.
00:42:34Yeah.
00:42:35You know, and I just don't think I want the life that he had.
00:42:38Whoa!
00:42:39Sorry.
00:42:43Gotcha.
00:42:49Well, we should, um, probably get back to my family's house before they notice we're gone.
00:42:53I should give him a buck.
00:42:54Here we.
00:42:55Sure.
00:42:56Yeah.
00:43:01Hey, you want to see a picture of me as a kid?
00:43:02Yes.
00:43:04Those are my grandparents.
00:43:05Oh, my goodness.
00:43:06You are adorable.
00:43:08Oh, my...
00:43:10Hey, we should preserve this in its own popsicle stick frame.
00:43:14Too bad I don't have a tree to hang it on.
00:43:16Well, that's not entirely true.
00:43:20Come on, come on.
00:43:21I think Marcus almost saw us.
00:43:23Are you sure about that?
00:43:27The tree looks totally different now.
00:43:29Yes, I am sure about it.
00:43:31And it fits in perfectly.
00:43:36Um, just with the...
00:43:40There.
00:43:41Hey, Jessie.
00:43:42Yeah.
00:43:44I'm having a lot of fun.
00:43:48Me too.
00:43:51Hello, where is everybody?
00:43:52Um, that'll be Grand Pop.
00:43:55Oh.
00:43:56He retired from the Christmas Olympics a few years ago, and now he just comes for the food.
00:43:59Hmm.
00:44:00Right after my own heart.
00:44:01Mm-hmm.
00:44:02Um, word of warning, Grand Pop is, uh, a bit of a character.
00:44:05Unlike the rest of your family.
00:44:06Ah, touche.
00:44:07Ah, touche.
00:44:08Hey, Grand Pop.
00:44:10Hi.
00:44:11Ah, Merry Christmas.
00:44:12Merry Christmas.
00:44:13Ah, nice to see you.
00:44:15Can I take that for you?
00:44:16Oh, thank you.
00:44:17Ah, Grand Pop, this is Brian.
00:44:20Oh.
00:44:21It's a pleasure to meet you, sir.
00:44:22You know, you're a lot taller than Sean.
00:44:25Sean.
00:44:26Oh.
00:44:29Hey, Dad.
00:44:30Hi.
00:44:31Merry Christmas.
00:44:32I'm hungry.
00:44:33In the kitchen.
00:44:34Okay.
00:44:35Oh, Aunt Lily, you didn't need to get a rideshare for Grand Pop.
00:44:38I would've been happy to pick him up.
00:44:39Oh, what are you talking about?
00:44:40Dad loves rideshare.
00:44:41Makes him feel like a celebrity.
00:44:42Oh.
00:44:43Thank you, Debbie.
00:44:47There.
00:44:48Definitely.
00:44:49Yeah.
00:44:50Yeah.
00:44:58Okay, come on, guys.
00:44:59Let's go.
00:45:00Listen up.
00:45:01Listen up.
00:45:02The goal of a snowball dodgeball is to outlast your competitors.
00:45:08It is a fine balance between maintaining your snowball supply and attacking.
00:45:13Okay, okay.
00:45:15Positions!
00:45:16Go, go, go, go, go.
00:45:19Good luck.
00:45:20Good luck.
00:45:22Players, get into position.
00:45:25Snowball dodgeball!
00:45:29Oh!
00:45:30Get him!
00:45:31Get him!
00:45:32Get him!
00:45:33Get him!
00:45:34Oh!
00:45:35Oh!
00:45:37No!
00:45:38Oh!
00:45:39I hate you!
00:45:40I always hate you!
00:45:41I am out!
00:45:42Sorry, honey.
00:45:43We'll see you can do in snowball dodgeball.
00:45:45You're standing still!
00:45:46Yeah!
00:45:47Hi!
00:45:48What were you just doing?
00:45:49Avenge me, Brian.
00:45:50Avenge me!
00:45:51I got you.
00:45:52I got one snowball left.
00:45:53Yeah, me too.
00:45:54Hey, don't go easy on me.
00:45:55Oh, I'm not going to.
00:45:56Look, I'm on the top of the leaderboard.
00:45:57I don't know if you saw that.
00:45:58Yeah!
00:46:00Oh!
00:46:01Oh!
00:46:02He's crazy.
00:46:03Oh!
00:46:04Oh!
00:46:05Okay.
00:46:08Whew!
00:46:09So...
00:46:11Does that mean it's a tie?
00:46:13I guess I did have one more snowball.
00:46:28Dirty player.
00:46:29Yeah!
00:46:30Woo!
00:46:31Woo!
00:46:32Woo!
00:46:33Woo!
00:46:34Woo!
00:46:35Woo!
00:46:36Woo!
00:46:37Woo!
00:46:38Woo!
00:46:39Woo!
00:46:40Woo!
00:46:41Woo!
00:46:42I've been texting you for an hour and Terry's parents are going to arrive any minute.
00:46:46Oh, sorry.
00:46:47We were in the middle of snowball dodgeball.
00:46:48Of course you were.
00:46:49Why didn't I, uh, why didn't I think of that?
00:46:51I take it you didn't get the draft eviction letter for warm heart candles in your email?
00:46:55No.
00:46:56Okay.
00:46:57If you're going to get out in front of this thing, you better call Don and make sure it
00:46:59doesn't get sent out today.
00:47:00He wouldn't send out an eviction letter on Christmas Eve.
00:47:03Are you sure about that?
00:47:04He wanted to get this business wrapped up before the end of the year.
00:47:07Okay.
00:47:08Yeah.
00:47:09I'll handle it.
00:47:10For the next snowshoe pickleball tournament?
00:47:13Thing?
00:47:14It's ridiculous.
00:47:15There's no such thing.
00:47:16At least I don't think there is.
00:47:19Merry Christmas, you weirdo.
00:47:21Merry Christmas, buddy.
00:47:23Uh, what is going on, Hayley?
00:47:25Your boyfriend has zero online presence.
00:47:28What?
00:47:29See for yourself.
00:47:30Well, that's fine.
00:47:31Lots of people don't have social media.
00:47:34It's okay.
00:47:35I trust him.
00:47:36Even though you clearly just met him?
00:47:38I don't know what you're talking about.
00:47:40You have no pictures of Brian in your phone.
00:47:43So?
00:47:44Wait.
00:47:45How would you even know that?
00:47:46You left it in the family room.
00:47:48I looked through your camera roll.
00:47:49You're a snoop.
00:47:50I prefer Hacker.
00:47:52Anyway, don't worry.
00:47:54I won't tell anyone that you hardly know him.
00:47:57If it gets out that a complete stranger
00:47:59is probably going to win the Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics,
00:48:02Aunt Lily's going to lose it.
00:48:04Ooh.
00:48:05That is a very good point.
00:48:06Look, just don't worry about Brian.
00:48:08He's a really nice guy.
00:48:10Don't say I didn't warn you.
00:48:12Okay.
00:48:22Grandpa.
00:48:27Let's spin the wheel.
00:48:28Okay.
00:48:34Couples quiz.
00:48:37How well do you guys know your partner?
00:48:39We'll soon find out.
00:48:41All right.
00:48:42What is Laura's favorite Christmas song?
00:48:44Did you hurry up, Tolstoy?
00:48:47Reveal.
00:48:48Oh.
00:48:49Very good.
00:48:54Second question is what is your favorite Christmas treat?
00:48:57Reveal.
00:49:02Okay.
00:49:03First question is movies.
00:49:04Good luck.
00:49:06Reveal.
00:49:07Oh.
00:49:09That is my favorite movie.
00:49:10Not going to work.
00:49:11Close.
00:49:12Forgot.
00:49:13Yeah.
00:49:14What is Jesse's favorite type of scheme?
00:49:16Reveal.
00:49:18Oh.
00:49:20Darn.
00:49:21Reveal.
00:49:23Jesse never wears gloves.
00:49:25What is your favorite Christmas dessert?
00:49:28Oh.
00:49:29I know this.
00:49:30And?
00:49:31Reveal.
00:49:32Rhubarb pie.
00:49:33Rhubarb pie.
00:49:34Boom.
00:49:35Oh.
00:49:36Wow.
00:49:37Wow.
00:49:38Wowie.
00:49:39Yeah.
00:49:40I never said that I love it.
00:49:42But it's the family's traditional Christmas pie.
00:49:45Marcus makes it every year.
00:49:46Yes, I do.
00:49:47And everybody loves it.
00:49:49Except for Jesse because she's deathly allergic to it.
00:49:55Oh.
00:49:56Yeah.
00:49:57How long have you been dating anyway?
00:49:58I mean, you don't seem to know anything about each other.
00:50:00Oh, shush, shush.
00:50:01Marcus, is this game over yet?
00:50:04Well, it is now.
00:50:06And by a wide margin.
00:50:07The winners are Marcus and Laura.
00:50:11Congratulations.
00:50:13I didn't expect this at all.
00:50:15Oh.
00:50:17Sorry, I kind of blew it.
00:50:19Very good, guys.
00:50:20Can't wear them all.
00:50:21I'm, um, I'm just going to get some hair.
00:50:25Okay.
00:50:26Hey.
00:50:27Hey.
00:50:28You okay?
00:50:29Yeah, um, I was just wondering why you can't seem to be found anywhere online.
00:50:47Hayley did some sleuthing.
00:50:49Oof.
00:50:50I wish I had her help a few months ago.
00:50:53What happened was I had a credit card stolen and all of my accounts got hacked.
00:50:59So I had our lawyers just remove everything to protect my identity and the company from fraud.
00:51:04Ah, that's awful.
00:51:05Oh, yeah.
00:51:06It was a whole mess.
00:51:08Well, thank you for explaining.
00:51:10Yeah.
00:51:12Any other potential red flags we should discuss?
00:51:16None that I can think of.
00:51:17Hey.
00:51:18Hey.
00:51:19Hey.
00:51:20Hey.
00:51:21Um, Jesse, can you help me with the table settings?
00:51:22I can help.
00:51:23I think we can handle it.
00:51:24Okay.
00:51:25We'll, uh, see if Andrew needs some help.
00:51:26Hey, what's up?
00:51:27You tell me.
00:51:28I want to know exactly who that man is.
00:51:30What?
00:51:31Okay, okay, okay, okay, so I did just meet Brian this morning.
00:51:48Technically, it's a blind date.
00:51:50Jessica Margaret Chamberlain, this is Christmas.
00:51:52I know.
00:51:53You brought a total stranger into our house on Christmas.
00:51:54I know.
00:51:55I know.
00:51:56I know.
00:51:57I know.
00:51:58But it turned out great.
00:51:59I mean, Brian's awesome.
00:52:00You said so yourself.
00:52:01I don't understand why you did this.
00:52:03Well, you know why.
00:52:04Aunt Lily was going to cancel everything, and I really didn't want the family to be upset
00:52:08or to blame me, and I...
00:52:10Honey, no one is going to blame you.
00:52:13The family would be fine.
00:52:15I think it's you who doesn't want to be upset or reminded.
00:52:20Does Brian know about Sean?
00:52:24Of course not.
00:52:25We just met.
00:52:27You have to tell him.
00:52:28No, Mom, I just want this Christmas to be like every other year.
00:52:31Is that...
00:52:32Is that too much to ask?
00:52:34I suppose not.
00:52:36Anyway, you're both selling the boyfriend-girlfriend act quite well.
00:52:41Yeah.
00:52:42Wait.
00:52:43Really?
00:52:44Yeah, I've got some of those looks.
00:52:46You both seem smitten.
00:52:48Maybe.
00:52:49You should give it an actual chance.
00:52:52Who knows what could happen.
00:52:54Oh, hey, hey, hey.
00:52:57Everyone.
00:52:58Hello.
00:52:59It's hard to believe that another year has passed and we're celebrating Christmas once again.
00:53:12Laura and I started dating in the spring, and so by the time my first crazy Chamberlain Christmas rolled around, I knew all of you pretty well.
00:53:25I quickly realized how fortunate I was that you accepted me into your lives.
00:53:38But I still was not prepared for the way this family celebrates Christmas.
00:53:51I can relate.
00:53:52It's hard to believe that Christmas is the best gift I could ever receive.
00:54:02And although Christmas is a time to reflect about the past.
00:54:07It is also a time to look forward.
00:54:09And let new people in.
00:54:12Mm-hmm.
00:54:17Okay.
00:54:18So, to us.
00:54:20To us.
00:54:21To us.
00:54:22To us.
00:54:23To us.
00:54:24To us.
00:54:25To us.
00:54:26Please.
00:54:29Merry Christmas.
00:54:30Merry Christmas.
00:54:31All right.
00:54:33And eat.
00:54:34And be merry.
00:54:35So, um, did you do a Christmas meal with your grandparents?
00:54:47Yeah, on Christmas Day.
00:54:48And on Christmas Eve night, my dad and I would get Christmas takeout, just the two of us.
00:54:52Oh.
00:54:53That's really nice.
00:54:55Yeah, it was.
00:54:57So, do you know how your dad said that he wanted you to run the business?
00:55:01Mm-hmm.
00:55:02Did he ever say you have to do it just like me?
00:55:06Uh, no.
00:55:07I don't think he did.
00:55:09Then, um, maybe you don't.
00:55:15You know, deep down I think I know that.
00:55:18It's just, um, thank you.
00:55:22Well, I don't have a table full of people wanting to pick me up if I mess it up.
00:55:26Dang.
00:55:27I forgot to put out the cranberries.
00:55:30I'll get them.
00:55:31Yeah, yeah, you sit.
00:55:32Where, uh, where are they?
00:55:33Um, uh, second shelf in the fridge.
00:55:34You got it.
00:55:36Thanks, Brian.
00:55:37I, every year, I do.
00:55:38I know.
00:55:39That's the last thing.
00:55:40I should have put that away by now.
00:55:41It's a nice picture.
00:55:42Hmm.
00:55:43Who's the guy?
00:55:44Hmm.
00:55:45Hmm.
00:55:46You'll have to ask Jesse about him.
00:55:47Hey, you found the cranberries.
00:55:48I did.
00:55:55You're welcome.
00:55:56You're welcome.
00:55:57Thanks, Brian.
00:55:59Okay, okay, okay.
00:56:00I'm not gonna leave you alone.
00:56:01I'm not gonna leave you alone.
00:56:02Okay, okay, okay.
00:56:03Okay, okay, okay.
00:56:04Okay, okay.
00:56:06Okay, okay.
00:56:07I should have put that away by now.
00:56:08I should have put that away by now.
00:56:09It's a nice picture.
00:56:10You found the cranberries.
00:56:12I did.
00:56:35Hey, how does someone win at walking in the woods?
00:56:38Well, you just get a point for participating.
00:56:40Hey, can I ask about Sean?
00:56:56How did you find out?
00:56:58The picture in the kitchen, and grandpop mentioning Sean.
00:57:03Right.
00:57:04You know, when you put it like that, it seems pretty obvious.
00:57:06We went to the same university at the same time, but we actually didn't meet until, like, years later.
00:57:16Life's funny like that, isn't it?
00:57:18So, on our second date, we went to the amusement park because Sean had never been on a rollercoaster before, which I just thought was crazy.
00:57:29Yeah.
00:57:29Yeah.
00:57:30And after a lot of convincing, I did get him to go on one.
00:57:33You loved it.
00:57:33Oh, of course.
00:57:34Yes, yes, yes, yes.
00:57:37About two years ago, we got engaged.
00:57:39And, um, I remember we were picking on a date for our wedding when he told me that he hadn't been feeling, I'd been feeling well for a while.
00:57:53So, um, I went to the doctor and everything, everything after that happened really quickly.
00:58:02And then he was, and he was gone.
00:58:11I'm only sorry I didn't tell you.
00:58:15Please don't apologize.
00:58:17You didn't need to tell me anything.
00:58:20And even if you had told me everything right off, I still would have wanted to come.
00:58:24I mean, this day has been incredible.
00:58:29I don't know what I expected, really, but I, I definitely didn't expect to like you so much.
00:58:40I'm just wondering if you're ready to pursue anything.
00:58:49I really thought I was.
00:58:54Well, maybe I'm just too scared.
00:58:56I get that.
00:58:59I think I just need a little time to think about it.
00:59:03Of course.
00:59:07Here's to hoping.
00:59:09Yeah.
00:59:09Brian, Merry Christmas.
00:59:24I'm just on my way out.
00:59:26Yeah.
00:59:26Hey, I'm starting after evening, Don.
00:59:28Look, I've been thinking about warm heart candles and I've learned a few things about the owner and her family.
00:59:35We need to help them.
00:59:36Well, like I said, I'm all ears for a solution.
00:59:39Do you have one?
00:59:40Not yet.
00:59:41I need some more time.
00:59:42Just please tell the lawyers not to send out the eviction letter.
00:59:46Okay?
00:59:47Unfortunately, it's too late.
00:59:48I've already approved that letter.
00:59:50Hours ago.
00:59:51It's likely been emailed already.
00:59:54All right.
00:59:54Call me if you need me.
00:59:55Merry Christmas.
00:59:57You too.
00:59:58Thanks for picking up.
00:59:59Hey.
01:00:13Hey.
01:00:14Oh.
01:00:18I think I need to, uh, revert.
01:00:21All right.
01:00:21Right.
01:00:22I think I thought everything was okay because we talked about Sean, but, um.
01:00:28Oh, no, that's all good.
01:00:30This has nothing to do with that.
01:00:33Then what is it?
01:00:35Or did, did I do something?
01:00:36No, of course not.
01:00:38Jesse, you are amazing.
01:00:40Your family is amazing.
01:00:42I've had a great time with you.
01:00:43This has easily been the best Christmas that I have had in, well, I guess this has been
01:00:49the best Christmas I've ever had.
01:00:51Right.
01:00:51I'm being honest.
01:00:52So thank you.
01:00:54I just think, yeah, I, uh, I should go.
01:00:59Well, um, it was nice to meet you.
01:01:03You too.
01:01:13Okay, you two quit your smooching because it's time for Jesse to judge the bake-off and
01:01:27Evan is waiting for his partner, Brian.
01:01:30Oh, uh, actually, Aunt Lily, I was just leaving.
01:01:33No, you're not.
01:01:34Yes, Aunt Lily, he, he really is.
01:01:37Yeah, not a chance.
01:01:38So, you get your coat off, get your booty in the kitchen.
01:01:44It's the bake-off.
01:01:46This is serious.
01:01:50Hey, Lee, Evan, let's go!
01:01:54Better get your booty in the kitchen.
01:01:55This was not an easy decision.
01:02:25A lot of thinking, pondering, tasting.
01:02:29But I have decided on a winner.
01:02:31Drum roll, please.
01:02:34Number one.
01:02:36Woo!
01:02:37Hey, Brian!
01:02:38Yes!
01:02:39I knew it!
01:02:40I told you not to put walnuts in the brownies, Mom.
01:02:41I'm sorry.
01:02:42No one likes walnuts.
01:02:43Ha ha.
01:02:44Oh, my gosh.
01:02:46What's wrong?
01:02:47Uh, what?
01:02:48What's wrong?
01:02:49Uh, nothing.
01:02:50It could be nothing.
01:02:51Is it the store?
01:02:52No, it's fine.
01:02:54Congratulations.
01:02:54My little walnut.
01:02:57Sorry.
01:02:58Your mother doesn't need to worry about walnuts right now.
01:03:02I'll go check on her.
01:03:12Hey, you okay?
01:03:13Yeah, it's just stuff with the store, but I am handling it.
01:03:17Do you want to talk about it?
01:03:19No.
01:03:20No?
01:03:21No, I do not want to bother you with my silly candle business problems.
01:03:25Shelly, you are not bothering me.
01:03:27And, you know, when Sean got sick, you were really good to me, and I'd like to be there
01:03:32for you in the same way.
01:03:36Warm Heart Candles is being evicted.
01:03:37Evicted?
01:03:40Evicted?
01:03:40Yeah.
01:03:41A new developer has bought the building, and everybody has left it except for me, and
01:03:47I...
01:03:48It's impossible to find a retail space right now, especially now, and I'm just scared
01:03:53that I'm going to lose my business.
01:03:56Oh, Shelly.
01:03:59Hey, no matter what happens, we are all there for you, okay?
01:04:02How did you...
01:04:05How did you find out?
01:04:06Uh, an email.
01:04:08Can...
01:04:08Can I see?
01:04:09Yeah.
01:04:17Oh, no.
01:04:19What's wrong?
01:04:23Shelly, I know who the developer is.
01:04:25Okay, you're up next for Karoloki.
01:04:34Here's your song.
01:04:35Hit it.
01:04:36Joy to the world, the Lord is come.
01:04:41Let Earth release her rain.
01:04:47Oh, sweetie.
01:04:49What, what?
01:04:49That's not it?
01:04:50No.
01:04:51Not even close, Grandma.
01:04:52Ah, well, it should be.
01:04:53Okay, newbie, you're up next.
01:04:55Oh, I, uh, I think I'm going to pass.
01:04:57I'm not really a Christmas Carol guy.
01:04:59That's why it's funny, Brian.
01:05:00Yeah, no.
01:05:02Seriously, I think I'll pass.
01:05:03You can't pass.
01:05:05What are you, Shy?
01:05:06I bet someone has a lovely singing voice.
01:05:08You know, I just, I just don't want to.
01:05:10I think that we should probably let Brian pass, if he wants.
01:05:13I bet he has a lot in his mind right now.
01:05:15Jessie, can I, um, speak with you privately, please?
01:05:18Go ahead.
01:05:21Tell my family the truth.
01:05:25My, uh, my company develops real estate, and, um, we purchased the building that Warmheart
01:05:31Candles is in.
01:05:32And they're evicting Warmheart Candles as of January 1st.
01:05:36What?
01:05:37What?
01:05:38What?
01:05:39I am so sorry.
01:05:40Okay, that notice, it came from our lawyers.
01:05:42I did not approve it.
01:05:43But you knew who she was.
01:05:44Not at first.
01:05:45I had no idea.
01:05:47But you found it at some point today.
01:05:50Yes.
01:05:51And then you failed to mention it.
01:05:54Yes.
01:05:55Back that up.
01:05:56You had to know what he did for a living.
01:05:59How did this not come up?
01:06:00Um, well, the truth is that Brian is not my boyfriend.
01:06:07In fact, we just met this morning.
01:06:12This is a blind date.
01:06:14A total stranger is about to win the Chamberlain Family Christmas Olympics?
01:06:18That is not the biggest concern right now.
01:06:20Well, it is to me.
01:06:21Lily, Lily.
01:06:22Brian's been a lovely addition to this day.
01:06:24Oh, you knew he was a stranger all the time.
01:06:27I figured it out, and Jessie confirmed it.
01:06:30Jessie just wanted us all to have a fun family Christmas.
01:06:34You knew about Brian, too?
01:06:35Well, I have a secret, too.
01:06:37Debbie and I are dating.
01:06:38We know.
01:06:39I'm not really close.
01:06:41Are you new?
01:06:42You know.
01:06:42This is a hot mess.
01:06:44And I'm going to go so wired.
01:06:45It's our business.
01:06:46This is us together.
01:06:48I know that.
01:06:54I know that you have to tell me.
01:07:05Hey.
01:07:07Hey.
01:07:09Hey.
01:07:21I am so sorry, Jessie.
01:07:25Your family is amazing, and you have been so welcoming.
01:07:29And now you're all fighting because of me.
01:07:35Look, it's not only because of you.
01:07:39Every Chamberlain Christmas kind of ends up like this.
01:07:43I'll get over it.
01:07:48Brian, why didn't you tell me about Warm Heart Candles once you'd made the connection?
01:07:53Honestly, I thought that I could get ahead of it, save the day, and you'd never have to know.
01:08:05But it didn't quite work out that way.
01:08:07What a mess.
01:08:13Yeah.
01:08:17That's my ride.
01:08:19Hey, you don't have to leave.
01:08:22You want me to stay?
01:08:27Merry Christmas, Jessie.
01:08:29Merry Christmas, Jessie.
01:08:59Merry Christmas, Jessie.
01:09:06Due to unforeseen circumstances, it appears the Chamberlain family Christmas Olympics champion is Haley.
01:09:16Oh.
01:09:17Huh?
01:09:17How?
01:09:18He crossed joy to the world at Karoloki.
01:09:21We all heard it.
01:09:22Boo.
01:09:23Come and get your grand prize, sweetheart.
01:09:28Wow.
01:09:29What an honor.
01:09:31You're never going to finish that.
01:09:32Oh, she'll share.
01:09:33In your dreams.
01:09:34How was that fair?
01:09:35Boo.
01:09:36Enough, you two.
01:09:37You know, there's still time for Santa Claus to change his mind if he hasn't given up on
01:09:40us already.
01:09:41Let's just stop pretending that everything's okay here.
01:09:44Okay.
01:09:45Um, I think it's probably time for the closing ceremonies, right?
01:09:48What's the point, Jessie?
01:09:49No, let's shut this down.
01:09:50Pull the plug.
01:09:51No, Andrew.
01:09:51You do the light show every year.
01:09:53We have to do it.
01:09:53I don't care.
01:09:54Okay, Jessie.
01:09:54Andrew.
01:09:55That's enough.
01:09:55What if we just have one thing be the same this Christmas as every other year?
01:10:00Please.
01:10:06Okay.
01:10:07I'll talk to her.
01:10:08Ah, there you are.
01:10:26Hi.
01:10:27What's this?
01:10:38It's a letter from Sean.
01:10:40He, um, wrote it in the hospital.
01:10:44Told me I wasn't allowed to open it until now.
01:10:46My first Christmas without him.
01:10:48Ah, he was such a good man.
01:10:50Yeah.
01:10:51And he loved you.
01:10:55And he loved our family.
01:10:57And we all loved him, too.
01:11:03We can't change what happened.
01:11:06And we can't live in the past.
01:11:09I know.
01:11:12Oh, dear.
01:11:13Yeah.
01:11:15Why didn't you tell Brian to stay?
01:11:18Mom, I was not expecting any of this.
01:11:20I mean, this whole blind date Christmas was supposed to be a joke.
01:11:25And now, I'm...
01:11:28Mom, it is ridiculous to have feelings this quickly.
01:11:33And so soon after Sean.
01:11:37It's been almost a year.
01:11:41Really feels like yesterday.
01:11:43I know.
01:11:47Can I confess something?
01:11:49Yeah.
01:11:50When your father and I divorced, I was convinced I was supposed to be alone forever.
01:11:58That's just the way it was supposed to be for the rest of my life.
01:12:03And I made peace with that.
01:12:06I even counted on it.
01:12:08And then I met Marcus.
01:12:11And that sent the idea of my future right out the window.
01:12:14Right.
01:12:15It's hard to be vulnerable.
01:12:18And to let fate take its course.
01:12:29How did you know that it would work out?
01:12:32I didn't.
01:12:34I still don't.
01:12:37I still don't.
01:12:39But I...
01:12:40I stay hopeful and...
01:12:43We work hard in our relationship.
01:12:46That's all you can really do.
01:12:48You're still wearing your engagement ring.
01:12:59Taking it off just feels so final.
01:13:01Sean will always be a part of you and part of this family.
01:13:07And it's okay if you want to move on.
01:13:12And let go.
01:13:14When you're ready.
01:13:15My darling.
01:13:23Oh, honey, honey, honey.
01:13:26You're always my baby.
01:13:31Hey, Debbie, can you pull over?
01:13:33Yeah, yeah, right here.
01:13:34Thanks.
01:13:37Perfect.
01:13:38Um, just give me a minute.
01:13:39Keeg.
01:13:49Hey, sorry, buddy.
01:13:50I know it's late.
01:13:51Do you remember that building we worked on a couple years ago?
01:13:53Bright Star?
01:13:56Yes.
01:13:56Yes.
01:13:57That one.
01:13:58Do you still have the blueprints on your laptop?
01:14:01Great.
01:14:02Can you send them over to me right now?
01:14:06Thank you, pal.
01:14:07You're a lifesaver.
01:14:09Come on, come on.
01:14:20Everybody, the show's about to begin.
01:14:22You don't want to miss it.
01:14:23You all right, Grandma?
01:14:24I almost went into a turkey coma there, but I'm good now.
01:14:27All right.
01:14:28Are you ready?
01:14:28I think so.
01:14:30Andrew, please.
01:14:31Okay, let's do this.
01:14:33Okay.
01:14:35Okay.
01:14:35You can do it, Andrew.
01:14:36Come on, buddy.
01:14:37You got it.
01:14:38My dearest family, welcome to the closing ceremony light show.
01:14:47Hit it.
01:14:52Oh.
01:14:54It's supposed to go better than this.
01:14:56Just give me one sec.
01:14:58Hold on.
01:14:59Hold on.
01:14:59Hold on.
01:15:00Hold on.
01:15:03Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!
01:15:05Yeah!
01:15:07Let the rain, it sounds like a wonderful place.
01:15:10Oh, my God.
01:15:13Let the shine, it's all for me as bright.
01:15:18Feeling the joy, seeing the magic.
01:15:21It's in the air.
01:15:22I can't help.
01:15:23Amazing.
01:15:25Well done, Andrew.
01:15:27Well done.
01:15:32Andrew, you know I love this song.
01:15:35Of course I know you love this song.
01:15:40Merry Christmas.
01:15:41Merry Christmas.
01:15:42Make him dance.
01:15:43Come on.
01:15:45Grandpa.
01:15:45Grandpa.
01:15:46Come on.
01:15:46Come on.
01:15:46Come on.
01:15:46Come on.
01:15:47Come on.
01:15:47Come on.
01:15:47Come on.
01:15:48Come on.
01:15:48Come on.
01:15:49Come on.
01:15:49Come on.
01:15:50Come on.
01:15:50Come on.
01:15:51Come on.
01:15:51Come on.
01:15:52Oh, I've never seen her on this.
01:16:13I just missed you.
01:16:17You really outdid yourself this year.
01:16:22Thanks.
01:16:22I shouldn't have kept a secret from you.
01:16:25I'm so sorry.
01:16:26I just, I wanted to get through the holidays without any stress.
01:16:30With this crowd?
01:16:32Not a chance.
01:16:36I don't know what's going to happen now.
01:16:40Me neither.
01:16:42But we're going to face it together.
01:16:44Okay?
01:16:51Thank you, thank you.
01:16:52Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you.
01:16:56That was freaking amazing.
01:16:59Brian?
01:17:00I mean, seriously, Andrew, I have literal chills.
01:17:04Me too.
01:17:06Fantastic.
01:17:09Thanks, man, it's pretty.
01:17:11Wait, wait, wait, what are you doing back here, dude?
01:17:14Oh, right, wow, I was so blown away by that I completely lost track.
01:17:18Um, Shelly, I know I can't change what happened and the upset that it's caused you.
01:17:25I'm sorry, but I do think I have found a way to save your store.
01:17:30Really?
01:17:30I just need some space to work it out, like a table or something.
01:17:37Okay, guys, why don't we clear some space off the table?
01:17:44Come on, let's get inside.
01:17:45Clear the down-the-room table, let's go.
01:17:47Everyone up, let's go.
01:17:49You okay, hon?
01:17:50Okay.
01:17:50I hope it's, uh, okay that I came back.
01:17:56I just have to try and fix this.
01:17:59Maybe you just needed a little family support.
01:18:04Yeah.
01:18:06Come on.
01:18:12That was so good.
01:18:13It's pretty amazing, right?
01:18:15Thanks, hon.
01:18:25This better be good, buddy.
01:18:27Thanks, Andrea.
01:18:32Oh, Don, thank you for coming.
01:18:33I'm sorry, I know it's late.
01:18:34Uh, everybody, this is Don.
01:18:36He's a colleague of mine.
01:18:37Yeah, well, you sounded serious on the phone,
01:18:39but now I'm just wondering if you've been Christmasing a little too much.
01:18:43Brian.
01:18:44You have no idea, Don.
01:18:47What's going on?
01:18:49This is Shelley Chamberlain and her family.
01:18:52She is the owner of Warm Heart Candles.
01:18:55I wanted you to meet the people that we're impacting with our development.
01:19:00As I said, it's done.
01:19:01The lawyers already sent the eviction notice.
01:19:03Right, we're not evicting Warm Heart Candles.
01:19:06Brian.
01:19:07Don.
01:19:08The company has my name on it, remember?
01:19:10Do you have a concrete alternate idea?
01:19:16I do.
01:19:17Come take a look.
01:19:20So, I'm thinking that we reconfigure the building
01:19:23so that the ground floor is all retail space.
01:19:27The footprint...
01:19:28Right.
01:19:28I have run the numbers, and with some modifications, we can make it work.
01:19:32Had Keegan send the blueprints from the Bright Star development,
01:19:34they are very similar.
01:19:35Well, zoning will be a pain in the butt.
01:19:38It always is.
01:19:40Yeah, that's true.
01:19:42Yeah, but what happens to my shop while you're building?
01:19:45Right.
01:19:46Uh, not a problem.
01:19:47We will just find you a temporary pop-up location
01:19:49at one of our commercial properties.
01:19:51And as soon as the building is done,
01:19:53you will have the first right of refusal
01:19:54for the same square footage of your current place
01:19:56at the same price.
01:19:57Meanwhile, Madison can rent out the rest of the retail spaces
01:20:01to small businesses in the community.
01:20:03It's going to increase appeal across the board.
01:20:07Well, it's definitely good optics.
01:20:09I like it.
01:20:10I can make this work.
01:20:11Yeah?
01:20:11Yeah.
01:20:13All right.
01:20:15What do you think, Don?
01:20:17It's your company, Brian.
01:20:19It only really matters what you think.
01:20:23Well, I, uh...
01:20:24I think we can make it work, too.
01:20:27Yes.
01:20:34Your father would be proud.
01:20:37Can I go home with my family now?
01:20:39Absolutely.
01:20:40I will show you out.
01:20:41Yes.
01:20:43Oh, that's true.
01:20:46Oh, God.
01:20:47Oh, God.
01:20:51Oh, God.
01:20:51Oh, God.
01:20:53Oh, God.
01:20:57Oh, God.
01:20:57Oh, God.
01:20:58Hey.
01:21:12Hey.
01:21:14Hey.
01:21:14so i've been thinking about some things what things things that are changing tough stuff
01:21:27yeah sean really wanted me to be happy and find someone to be with and
01:21:37i really didn't think it was possible not until i met you
01:21:44today's been crazy and my family is a lot but um
01:21:53yeah the whole reason i wanted to do a blind date christmas is because
01:21:59my family means the world to me and the person that i'm supposed to be with needs to
01:22:04fit in with that you know i know that we just met but
01:22:10i really want to get to know you more and i hope that you feel the same
01:22:17of course i do
01:22:34well it looks like you're the true chamberlain family christmas olympic champion brian
01:22:43she knows my name
01:22:45i'm definitely gonna crush you next year you mean i'm gonna crush him next year
01:22:51well let's not get ahead of ourselves yeah we haven't even been on a proper date yet so
01:22:56make some plans then none of you are invited by the way
01:23:00just no
01:23:03okay
01:23:04see you in there
01:23:06oh oh oh well we'll be in here right inside if you need us
01:23:13so uh what do you say i'm gonna take you out next week
01:23:26wait are you asking me out on a first date new year's eve
01:23:34oh
01:23:36too late
01:23:36except
01:24:04oh
01:24:04you
01:24:06yeah
01:24:07bye
01:24:08hey
01:24:17you
01:24:17you
01:24:18you
01:24:18you
01:24:18you
01:24:19you
01:24:19you
01:24:21yeah
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