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00:00:00How'd it go?
00:00:11Good.
00:00:12Chamber of Commerce loved the sandwiches and cookies.
00:00:15They placed a standing lunch order for their monthly meeting.
00:00:17That's great.
00:00:19But we lost City Hall weekly dinners to the Bradford Brothers.
00:00:23What? No!
00:00:25Adding insult to injury, those were all over town.
00:00:27That was actually on the front door.
00:00:29They would love getting every catering job in this town, even if it meant putting us out of business.
00:00:34Well, good thing we put out the magnets before the holiday season.
00:00:37Those were a brilliant idea.
00:00:38Because no one throws magnets away.
00:00:40Unlike...
00:00:42Any new calls?
00:00:46No.
00:00:48I should probably get in line to see Santa with all the other kids in town.
00:00:52Well, if you think that'll work, then I'll come with you.
00:00:56Okay there.
00:00:57What do you think?
00:00:59You are amazing.
00:01:02You know, it's just missing one thing.
00:01:18There.
00:01:18You are amazing.
00:01:21I love it.
00:01:21Okay, I'm gonna go drop it off.
00:01:23Great.
00:01:23I'll start on the quiches.
00:01:24Oh, and I am meeting my brother for dinner at Christmas in the Square.
00:01:26Do you mind locking up after?
00:01:28Oh yeah, no problem.
00:01:29Tell Kyle I say hi.
00:01:30I will.
00:01:31Are you sure you can't join us for Christmas in the quiches?
00:01:43I have a couple holiday orders.
00:01:44I just, I can't afford to cancel them.
00:01:46We're proud of you.
00:01:47We're proud of you, baby sis.
00:01:49You're really making a go of your catering company.
00:01:51Well, I've sunk every penny I have into it.
00:01:54It's my lifelong dream.
00:01:55I, I can't afford to fail.
00:01:58It hasn't even been a year and you're already too busy for the annual Frost family Christmas
00:02:02vacation.
00:02:02Okay.
00:02:03We'll celebrate Christmas when I'm back.
00:02:05Hey, Tranny.
00:02:06Hi.
00:02:08Hey, how are you?
00:02:08Is that?
00:02:09It's my ex and his new girlfriend.
00:02:14I thought he was a decent guy.
00:02:16What happened?
00:02:18We weren't on the same page and it took me much longer than it should have to realize
00:02:22that.
00:02:23And he refused to try new food.
00:02:26In my experience, the three C's of a healthy relationship are communication, commitment
00:02:31and compromise.
00:02:33Okay.
00:02:33Well, I will remember that when I decide to dive back into the dating pool.
00:02:39I just want you to be happy.
00:02:42If I can make Molly's menu magic a success, I will be as happy as a kid on Christmas morning.
00:03:06Welcome home, Mr. Harrison.
00:03:08Or should I say, Mr. Jacob?
00:03:10Very funny, Robert.
00:03:13Oh, Gus, it's good to see you.
00:03:14It's good to see you, too.
00:03:16What's here doesn't seem enough?
00:03:17Well, not much use for event photographers around here.
00:03:19Do you have any luggage?
00:03:20No.
00:03:21No.
00:03:21I'll get it later.
00:03:24Where is she?
00:03:25She's in the library, putting the finishing touches on the Christmas tree.
00:03:29Okay.
00:03:30I'm going to catch up with you later.
00:03:31I want to surprise her.
00:03:41Now you look perfect.
00:03:51Carson!
00:03:53Oh, I'm so glad you're home.
00:03:55Oh, I'm so glad to be back.
00:03:56You don't normally come until the morning of the Christmas gala.
00:03:59No.
00:04:00My show in Milan ended early, so...
00:04:02I'm glad.
00:04:04And I expect full photo approval.
00:04:06Oh, that goes without saying.
00:04:08Are you hungry?
00:04:10Uh, no.
00:04:11I'll make myself something later if I get hungry.
00:04:13Since when do you cook?
00:04:15I'm a whiz in the kitchen with anything to do with mixing milk or water.
00:04:20Just the basic things.
00:04:21Shall I show you the plans for this year's Christmas gala?
00:04:26That's pretty much the same every year, isn't it?
00:04:28Tell you what.
00:04:30Next year, when you take over the foundation, you can change things up however you like.
00:04:36I am not taking over the foundation.
00:04:39One of the cousins will be much better.
00:04:41The cousins have too many responsibilities as it is and are already stretched too thin.
00:04:47Tell you what.
00:04:47You're tired.
00:04:48We will discuss this at another time.
00:04:51That sounds good.
00:04:52Carson, I'm glad you're home.
00:04:55So am I.
00:04:57Tell me about Milan.
00:05:08Morning.
00:05:09Good morning.
00:05:10Would you like some juice or a Danish?
00:05:13Uh, no.
00:05:13Just some tea.
00:05:14Ah, I got it.
00:05:16You don't have to take care of me.
00:05:18It's my job to take care of you.
00:05:21Maybe it's time to settle down in one place.
00:05:24Wow.
00:05:26That was an amazing impression of Ann Jean.
00:05:29I may be parroting her concerns, but I think of you like my own nephew.
00:05:34I know.
00:05:34But I enjoy not having my future mapped out for me.
00:05:37No obligations.
00:05:38No one knows I'm part of the Harrison dynasty.
00:05:40Your aunt worries about you.
00:05:43I know she's looking forward to...
00:05:45The gala is a thank you to our board and benefactors, and I will not serve them an over-salted entree and dessert bars that taste as if they came from the day-old section of the supermarket.
00:05:55You quit?
00:05:57Fine.
00:05:58And meanwhile, I will look for a caterer who understands the meaning of high-quality cuisine.
00:06:04Goodbye.
00:06:06We need a new caterer.
00:06:09Christmas gala's in eight days, right?
00:06:10I am well aware of that.
00:06:12Robert, who else do we have in the file?
00:06:16Oh my, I appreciate your organisational abilities.
00:06:21So, which shall we choose?
00:06:31Hello?
00:06:31Happy holidays.
00:06:40How can I help you?
00:06:41Um, I'm looking for Molly Frost.
00:06:45I'm Molly.
00:06:46I'm Jean Harrison of the Harrison Foundation.
00:06:49Yes, of course.
00:06:51Your family's done incredible things for the community.
00:06:53The grant you gave to the local school to save the arts program.
00:06:55All of the programs, really.
00:06:56I mean, it's incredible.
00:06:58What can I do for you, Mrs. Harrison?
00:07:00I could have called, but I find it is important to see the catering premises for myself.
00:07:06Understood.
00:07:07Uh, we have all our licenses and certifications.
00:07:10Yes, I see that.
00:07:11Every year, we have a Christmas gala with a dinner on December 23rd.
00:07:15I know it's short notice.
00:07:16I would love to.
00:07:17Excellent.
00:07:19Are you available to come for an interview this afternoon at three o'clock?
00:07:25Oh, an interview?
00:07:26I need to be assured that you can indeed create magical cuisine.
00:07:31Of course.
00:07:32I will be there.
00:07:34Thank you for the opportunity.
00:07:36No, thank you.
00:07:37Hey.
00:07:53Hi.
00:07:54Jean Harrison might want us to cater the Harrison Foundation Christmas gala.
00:07:58That's the biggest event of the year.
00:07:59I know.
00:08:00We have to be there at three.
00:08:01I think she might want us to make her a meal.
00:08:03Oh, but what about the Christmas dessert that we're catering for the Senior Citizen event this afternoon?
00:08:09Right.
00:08:10That's today.
00:08:12Okay.
00:08:13If you can do that on your own.
00:08:14Yeah.
00:08:14Maybe Cindy can help me.
00:08:16Uh.
00:08:17Oh, no.
00:08:17She's out of town.
00:08:18You don't know him, but my friend Taylor is a fantastic sous chef, and he's in between jobs right now.
00:08:23I'll just text him.
00:08:24Yes, please.
00:08:25And he's just one town away, so he's not that far.
00:08:27Great.
00:08:28He's free.
00:08:29Wow.
00:08:30Amazing.
00:08:31Okay.
00:08:31Tell him to meet me there.
00:08:32Okay.
00:08:32Now I just have to figure out what to serve.
00:08:36Oh, you got this.
00:08:45You must be Molly.
00:08:46Lovely to meet you, Mr. Harrison.
00:08:48Mr. Harrison passed many years ago.
00:08:50I'm Robert, the long-time but not long-suffering estate manager.
00:08:54Please come.
00:09:02Wow, it's beautiful.
00:09:06Jean decorated everything herself.
00:09:09Let me show you the kitchen.
00:09:10This is my dream kitchen.
00:09:18Jean would like you to prepare her a three-course holiday meal.
00:09:21You will, of course, be compensated for your time today.
00:09:24Any dietary restrictions?
00:09:25None whatsoever.
00:09:26Though she does have a certain fondness for chocolate.
00:09:28After my own heart.
00:09:30When my sous chef arrives, will you send him in?
00:09:32Certainly.
00:09:33Good luck.
00:09:50There you are, finally.
00:09:52Finally?
00:09:52Are your hands clean?
00:09:54Just washed them.
00:09:55Great.
00:09:56You can finish mincing the celery.
00:09:57Carrots need to be julienned.
00:09:58The parsnips need to be peeled and chopped.
00:10:01What are we making?
00:10:03A holiday heirloom tomato salad with a lemon-thyme panko-crusted chicken and a parsnip puree.
00:10:07For dessert, we're doing a pistachio cranberry fudge brownie.
00:10:10Yum.
00:10:11Hope I get to have some.
00:10:13Very funny.
00:10:15Get to work.
00:10:16We don't have much time.
00:10:17Yes, ma'am.
00:10:22The celery needs to be minced.
00:10:30Cut into very small pieces.
00:10:33Is that better?
00:10:34Who taught you how to hold a knife?
00:10:37You can roll your hand up like that.
00:10:43It's better.
00:10:44This needs to be perfect.
00:10:46Why is that?
00:10:48Didn't Christina tell you?
00:10:50This is for Jean Harrison.
00:10:51She's fired nearly every catering company she's ever used.
00:10:54Apparently, she's impossible to please.
00:10:57Is that so?
00:10:58Who all tires a caterer to come to their house and cook as an interview?
00:11:02Well, I guess you didn't have to come.
00:11:04Are you kidding?
00:11:06This dinner could make my career.
00:11:08I need this job.
00:11:11Gotcha.
00:11:12Your sous-ship is here.
00:11:13He's washing his hands.
00:11:18Then who?
00:11:19Carson, what are you doing down here?
00:11:20I was just coming in to get a snack and I was put to work.
00:11:25Your aunt would like to see you.
00:11:27Your aunt?
00:11:29Who's your aunt, not...
00:11:30Jean Harrison.
00:11:32Yeah.
00:11:33Look.
00:11:34I'm really sorry.
00:11:35I was just...
00:11:36Everything looks delicious.
00:11:39Carson!
00:11:43I'm sorry.
00:11:45And good luck.
00:11:46I'm sorry.
00:12:11Is that champagne vinegar?
00:12:26Yes, I found some in the back of the pantry.
00:12:29You should have used the grainy mustard.
00:12:33And I think it needs a touch more garlic to balance out the lemon.
00:12:38You really know your flavoring agents.
00:12:40I have hosted many, many dinner parties over the years.
00:12:47Oh, you're done.
00:12:49Would you like the dessert?
00:13:04A brownie?
00:13:06Yes, I adapted my grandmother's recipe.
00:13:08She used to make it every December.
00:13:10Mm-mm.
00:13:22This is very good.
00:13:25But it doesn't compare with my grandfather's Christmas walnut fudge.
00:13:30If you have the recipe, I would be happy to make it for you.
00:13:33Unfortunately, the recipe was never written down.
00:13:36And despite many attempts, no one has ever managed to recreate it.
00:13:42I'm sorry if this was not up to your taste.
00:13:44Oh, no.
00:13:45It was delicious.
00:13:46Oh.
00:13:47So, does that mean...
00:13:48Uh, Don is on the phone.
00:13:49Oh, this is the president of my board.
00:13:50I must take this call, if you'll excuse me.
00:13:53Oh, okay.
00:13:53Uh, with the gala?
00:13:54Yes, I have another interview, and then I'll let you know my decision.
00:14:03Don, it's so good of you to get back to me.
00:14:06Yes.
00:14:06I wanted to...
00:14:07Hi.
00:14:21Uh, how'd it go?
00:14:23I don't know.
00:14:24Thanks for your help earlier.
00:14:26Oh, I just walked in the kitchen.
00:14:27You put me to work.
00:14:30Look, I'm really sorry about that.
00:14:32I hope I didn't throw you after rhythm too much.
00:14:34I was just trying to be helpful.
00:14:35You're not going to tell your aunt what I said, are you?
00:14:39That she's, uh, difficult and impossible to please?
00:14:42I didn't mean that.
00:14:43I never would have said that if I had known who you were.
00:14:46I know.
00:14:47That's what everyone says.
00:14:49I better go.
00:14:50Your next interview's here.
00:14:53Uh.
00:14:56Okay.
00:15:02I've never met Taylor.
00:15:03I thought it was him.
00:15:04I just can't believe it was her nephew.
00:15:06If he tells Jean what I said, we're definitely not getting the job.
00:15:10I'm kind of curious now.
00:15:11So you said his name was Carson?
00:15:14Yeah.
00:15:14What are you looking up?
00:15:16Let's try this link.
00:15:19Yeah.
00:15:20Okay, so, since the Great Depression, generations of Harrison family members have given back
00:15:25to the community to help make a better future for all.
00:15:28I didn't realize the foundation went back that far.
00:15:30Huh.
00:15:31Here are photos from the Christmas gala.
00:15:34That's him.
00:15:36Oh.
00:15:38That's him.
00:15:41He's cute.
00:15:43You can't tell me you didn't think he was attractive.
00:15:45I didn't notice.
00:15:47Really?
00:15:48Yes.
00:15:48I was focused on making a three-course meal.
00:15:51Oh, okay.
00:15:51Don't worry.
00:15:56I'm sure we'll hear from them soon.
00:15:58Ugh.
00:15:59Getting the Harrison gala dinner would be huge.
00:16:01I need this job.
00:16:03Yeah.
00:16:05Here's to hoping.
00:16:06We got this.
00:16:14Hi.
00:16:15Carson.
00:16:16Am I disturbing you?
00:16:17Not at all.
00:16:18Come in.
00:16:19Sit down.
00:16:19Thanks.
00:16:23Where have you been hiding all evening?
00:16:25I was just upstairs on the phone with my agent, Isabella.
00:16:28She's planning my next gig.
00:16:30Is that right?
00:16:32Don't worry.
00:16:33It's not until after Christmas.
00:16:35Good.
00:16:36That's good.
00:16:39So, how'd the interviews with the caterers go?
00:16:43They were both professional.
00:16:45Well, the food was fresh, delicious.
00:16:49The platings and presentation were both excellent.
00:16:53But I'm leaning toward the Bradford brothers.
00:16:55Uh, why's that?
00:16:57They've been in the business longer.
00:16:59They have more experience with dinners like this.
00:17:01I see.
00:17:03You know, I thought Molly's menu magic was impressive myself.
00:17:10Really?
00:17:10Why do you say that?
00:17:11Well, I saw her in the kitchen.
00:17:14Molly.
00:17:15Yes, Molly in the kitchen.
00:17:17And I was impressed by her technique.
00:17:21Hmm.
00:17:22Her attention to detail.
00:17:24She made every little thing look perfect.
00:17:26I thought you would appreciate that.
00:17:28Mm-hmm.
00:17:29After all, experience doesn't always equal energy and enthusiasm.
00:17:34You may be right.
00:17:39Molly's menu magic it is.
00:17:41Good.
00:17:43Carson, I am very happy to see you finally taking an interest in the gala.
00:17:47Well, you know me.
00:17:49I'm happy to help when I'm in town.
00:17:51Well, then, here you go.
00:17:54What?
00:17:54What?
00:17:55Take over planning the dinner.
00:17:58Aunt Gina, I've got no experience event planning.
00:18:01I just take the photographs.
00:18:02You're smart.
00:18:04You know what to do.
00:18:05I have faith in you.
00:18:06What about Stephanie?
00:18:07She's normally your second in command.
00:18:09Your cousin has enough on her plate, plus a new baby.
00:18:12And honestly, this year, I'm just feeling overwhelmed.
00:18:19I can't do this by myself anymore.
00:18:22Okay.
00:18:29I'll take over the dinner.
00:18:33I will give Molly a call.
00:18:36You can take it from there.
00:18:38All right.
00:18:39Carson, you know how important this dinner is.
00:18:44Yes, I know.
00:18:45But, Aunt Jean, this doesn't mean that I'm going to be working for the Foundation full-time.
00:18:52Okay?
00:18:53Our focus will be on making this Christmas gala the best that it can be.
00:18:57We can discuss your future role at another time.
00:19:00Leo!
00:19:05Hey!
00:19:20Hey!
00:19:20Who are these for?
00:19:24Oh, Tammy.
00:19:25Bookstore.
00:19:25Oh, yeah, I'm prepping for the big art gallery holiday party tonight.
00:19:30It's going to be like 200 people, you know?
00:19:32Wow, that's great.
00:19:34Yeah.
00:19:36Have you heard from Jean Harrison?
00:19:39Not yet, but she was swooning over our lobster gnocchi, so I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you.
00:19:47No offense.
00:19:48None taken.
00:19:49I'm sure it was divine.
00:19:51Oh, I have...
00:19:52Here, allow me.
00:19:53Thanks.
00:19:55Excuse me.
00:19:58Molly Frost, hello?
00:20:01Yes, okay.
00:20:03That is fantastic.
00:20:04Thank you, Jean.
00:20:05Yes, I will be there.
00:20:07Thank you again.
00:20:09I better go.
00:20:10I have a big gala to plan.
00:20:12Good luck with your party tonight.
00:20:14Yes.
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00:20:24Well, come back and congratulations.
00:20:32Thanks.
00:20:33Thanks.
00:20:34This is for Jean.
00:20:35Walnut fudge.
00:20:37Feel free to help yourself.
00:20:38I'm not one for sweets, though I do enjoy a nice gingerbread every now and then.
00:20:44Please, come in.
00:20:48Excuse me, Carson.
00:20:49Miss Molly is here for the catering meeting.
00:20:51It is, uh, good to see you again.
00:20:55I thought I was meeting Jean.
00:20:57Uh, actually, uh, Aunt Jean is letting me oversee the food this year.
00:21:01Oh.
00:21:02All right, I'll leave you two to it.
00:21:04Thank you, Robert.
00:21:06Uh, we didn't officially meet the other day.
00:21:07I'm Carson.
00:21:08Molly.
00:21:09Uh, shall we get started?
00:21:11Yes, please.
00:21:12Have a seat.
00:21:15Those are cute.
00:21:16Oh, yeah, my aunt collects them.
00:21:19She's got, like, 200 in this house.
00:21:21Oh, that's quite the collection.
00:21:23Can I get you anything to drink?
00:21:25I'm fine.
00:21:26Have you decided on a menu?
00:21:28Uh, not yet.
00:21:29What about the budget?
00:21:30Uh, does that matter?
00:21:32It usually helps determine the menu options.
00:21:34Well, then it's a very important question.
00:21:36I'll find out.
00:21:37Okay, just to give me an idea, what did you serve last year?
00:21:40Uh, prime rib and, uh, no, uh, chicken and fish, I think.
00:21:45And a lot of tiny little puffy fancy things.
00:21:49Buffet or a seated dinner?
00:21:51Look, the truth is, I've been to every single one of these galas since I was five years old,
00:21:55and they're all kind of running together.
00:21:58Okay.
00:21:59How many people are you expecting?
00:22:01I will have to get back to you on that, too.
00:22:04What about the venue, the dinner space?
00:22:07What about it?
00:22:08Where is dinner happening?
00:22:10It's the same place every year.
00:22:12Which is where?
00:22:14It's the living room, but, uh, they use it for entertaining.
00:22:20Oh, do you want to have a look yourself?
00:22:23Yeah, that would be helpful.
00:22:25Good.
00:22:26Uh, it's back upstairs.
00:22:27Okay, uh, here it is.
00:22:38Um, we're gonna have all the, the furniture moved out, and we're gonna have tables brought in.
00:22:43Um, it's beautiful.
00:22:48I hear your gala is the Christmas party of the year.
00:22:51Yeah, I suppose it is.
00:22:53The dinner doubles as a fundraiser for the foundation.
00:22:56Essentially, it's another day in the office, just with fancier food.
00:22:59Maybe we can change that, with the menu.
00:23:04Holiday traditions unite family and friends.
00:23:06Food brings back memories, brings people together.
00:23:10I like that.
00:23:11Food is more than just food.
00:23:13Exactly.
00:23:19So we don't know the menu, budget, or number of people?
00:23:23Nope.
00:23:23But we do know the date, December 23rd.
00:23:25Oh, well, that's something.
00:23:28He said he was gonna get more details and get back to us.
00:23:31We need more icing.
00:23:33Oh.
00:23:36There's more in the back.
00:23:37I'll get it.
00:23:38Okay.
00:23:39Come in.
00:23:41Hey.
00:23:43Rough afternoon?
00:23:45Occupational hazard.
00:23:47Ah.
00:23:47No, I don't think we have any.
00:23:50Uh, this is Christina.
00:23:51Hi.
00:23:52You must be Carson.
00:23:53Hi, I've heard so much about you.
00:23:55I'm flattered, I think.
00:23:57We are beyond honored to be catering your foundation's Christmas gala dinner.
00:24:02Harrison family, legendary.
00:24:04Thanks for saying that.
00:24:06Do you want something to drink or eat?
00:24:08Actually, we need more icing.
00:24:09Oh, no, I'm good.
00:24:10Thanks, though.
00:24:11Um, yeah, I'll...
00:24:13Good to meet you, Christina.
00:24:14You, too.
00:24:16So...
00:24:16So, you first.
00:24:18Uh, do you have any more information?
00:24:20Uh, yes.
00:24:21So we are expecting 25 guests, approximately.
00:24:24Okay.
00:24:24Budget?
00:24:25The high end.
00:24:27Menu?
00:24:27Now, that is TBD.
00:24:29Uh, I thought we could discuss it over a peppermint hot chocolate.
00:24:31My treat.
00:24:33I don't really...
00:24:35Strictly professional.
00:24:36It's like my favorite guilty pleasure when I'm in town.
00:24:41Sure.
00:24:41I'll grab my cup.
00:24:43And clean up.
00:24:43Thanks.
00:24:52You're welcome.
00:24:54You've had one of these before?
00:24:55Yes, every year, since I was a kid.
00:24:58Well, then you know.
00:24:59I wait all year for this.
00:25:09Where are you the rest of the year?
00:25:12Everywhere and nowhere.
00:25:13I'm an event photographer.
00:25:16Interesting.
00:25:17Do you work for a particular magazine?
00:25:19No, I freelance.
00:25:21Uh, my agent finds me work all over.
00:25:24One day, it's a fashion show in Paris.
00:25:26The next, it's a engagement party on a yacht in Ibiza.
00:25:29Then it's a product tech launch party in Silicon Valley.
00:25:33Blah, blah, blah.
00:25:34No, it sounds glamorous.
00:25:36Trust me, it's far from glamorous.
00:25:38It's long hours, and I'm never in the same place for more than a week.
00:25:41So, maintaining friendships, it can be difficult.
00:25:47Yeah, that would be hard.
00:25:49So, how did you get into event photography?
00:25:52Uh, it started as a favor for a friend's graduation party, and it grew from there.
00:25:59I really love nature photography.
00:26:02I want to do more of that, but it doesn't really pay well.
00:26:05There's not a lot of work.
00:26:07Oh, speaking of work, I had some ideas I wanted to show you.
00:26:10Yeah, bring it on.
00:26:12Okay.
00:26:13For the hors d'oeuvres, I have a few options.
00:26:17So, these are the mini pesto and goat cheese appetizers.
00:26:23Wow, they look great.
00:26:26Yeah.
00:26:27Can I?
00:26:27Yeah.
00:26:28Yeah, everything looks great.
00:26:29That's...
00:26:31Truth is, this isn't really my area of expertise.
00:26:34I figured as much.
00:26:36Yeah.
00:26:36I'm just going to mess this up.
00:26:39You're the expert.
00:26:40I trust you.
00:26:41What about Jean?
00:26:44Well, don't worry.
00:26:44I'm going to tell her I approve your menu choices, which I do.
00:26:50Okay.
00:26:51That was easy.
00:26:53Oh, and feel free to use our kitchen.
00:26:57I appreciate that.
00:27:01That's it?
00:27:02You're leaving?
00:27:03Yeah, I have a lot of work to do.
00:27:05Thank you for the peppermint hot chocolate.
00:27:07You're welcome.
00:27:09Bye.
00:27:10Bye.
00:27:16Oh, careful with the decorations.
00:27:18Thanks.
00:27:19Just put them over there, and we'll arrange them later.
00:27:23Hi.
00:27:24You need a hand?
00:27:26I think everything is almost in.
00:27:28How did it go with the caterers?
00:27:30Uh, good.
00:27:31Yeah, she has fantastic ideas.
00:27:33We will need at least five different types of cocktail appetizers, including a vegetarian
00:27:37option for our newest board member, Anne.
00:27:40I will let her know.
00:27:42Hey, Jean.
00:27:43Look, I don't want you to worry about anything.
00:27:46I promise it's going to be fantastic.
00:27:48Oh, regards to Molly, it was good, but it was not my grandfather Fred's Christmas fudge.
00:27:56What about his Christmas fudge?
00:27:58Did I never tell you this?
00:28:01Your great-grandfather worked long hours, but every year before Christmas, he would
00:28:06take off a day to make his Christmas walnut fudge for all us kids.
00:28:11He lived in New York County, Maine, then.
00:28:14I never knew that.
00:28:16Whenever my parents weren't looking, Grandpa would sneak extra fudge to all us kids.
00:28:23Just thinking about it, it brings back the fondest memories of my childhood.
00:28:27Well, because food can be more than just food.
00:28:29Yes, it really can be.
00:28:32The art dealer called.
00:28:34The three paintings he's been holding for us have sold.
00:28:37Oh.
00:28:39Uh, the paintings you were going to auction off at the gala.
00:28:41Hmm.
00:28:42Well, I won't be using that gallery again.
00:28:45He apologizes for the inconvenience and hopes you'll find something else for the fundraiser.
00:28:50As much as I love the Christmas gala, I am not going to miss dealing with all of this
00:28:55when I retire.
00:28:56I'll have to call Dawn, the president of our board.
00:29:00Robert, you always anticipate my needs.
00:29:05Excuse me.
00:29:12She's retiring?
00:29:13Not yet.
00:29:14But she's been thinking a lot about it lately.
00:29:16Wow.
00:29:21No one is going to come close to filling our shoes.
00:29:27Especially me, Robert.
00:29:30I'll see you later.
00:29:31Good morning.
00:29:43Hi.
00:29:44I, uh, I thought I'd take you up in your offer to use the kitchen, as long as the chef doesn't mind.
00:29:48No, not at all.
00:29:49My aunt has someone come in early and they leave meals in the fridge for the rest of the day.
00:29:52That's efficient?
00:29:53Well, she's surprisingly low maintenance when it comes to herself.
00:29:56I never said...
00:29:57I'm just giving you a hard time.
00:29:59Uh, can I grab something for you?
00:30:01Yeah, that'd be great.
00:30:03Sorry.
00:30:05I...
00:30:05It's in the back seat.
00:30:10Okay.
00:30:17You're right about food bringing back memories.
00:30:19I was talking to my aunt Jean last night and she was telling me about her childhood
00:30:23and apparently my family is from York County, Maine.
00:30:28Maine?
00:30:28Really?
00:30:29That's cool.
00:30:31Did she say anything about the fudge?
00:30:33She liked it and she appreciated your try.
00:30:36I have more recipes.
00:30:38That's really sweet of you.
00:30:40Literally.
00:30:40But, uh, you don't have to go to the troll.
00:30:43Feels like a challenge now.
00:30:45Then I wish you good luck.
00:30:47So, what are we making today?
00:30:50Holiday cheesecake bars and almond sugar cookies.
00:30:55Well, put me to work, if you dare.
00:30:57Are your hands clean?
00:31:03Thank you, anyway.
00:31:04I appreciate your getting back to me.
00:31:08And season's greetings to you, too.
00:31:11I take it that wasn't good news?
00:31:14Unfortunately, no, it wasn't.
00:31:16Sorry to hear that.
00:31:17I am having zero luck.
00:31:20Everyone has already donated their big ticket items for the holiday season.
00:31:23Something will turn up.
00:31:24I hope so.
00:31:26What have you got there?
00:31:27Oh, it just arrived.
00:31:29It's from the children at the Harrison Community Center.
00:31:32Perhaps it'll cheer you up.
00:31:35Oh.
00:31:38This is why we do what we do, Robert.
00:31:40This makes it all worthwhile.
00:31:43I'll have it framed for you, if you like.
00:31:46Oh, by the way, have you seen Carson?
00:31:50You've seen not hide nor hair of him all day.
00:31:53He is in the kitchen, helping the caterer bake Christmas cookies.
00:31:57He's baking.
00:31:59There's a first for everything.
00:32:01Well, I'm glad he's taking this seriously.
00:32:05Maybe it will help him see how much the foundation means.
00:32:09Hopefully.
00:32:10Hopefully.
00:32:10Hopefully.
00:32:16I hope you didn't have to cancel any Christmas plans to do the gala.
00:32:22Well, my family did go on holiday without me.
00:32:24What?
00:32:26They went without you?
00:32:27Yeah, but I needed to stay in town.
00:32:30Making Molly's Menu Magic a success is my number one priority right now.
00:32:34And your significant other?
00:32:35Uh, my significant other is business right now.
00:32:40Well, I can relate to that.
00:32:43Are you close with your family?
00:32:44Yeah.
00:32:45My parents are still very much in love after all these years.
00:32:48You're lucky.
00:32:49You're lucky, too.
00:32:50You're part of the famous Harrison family.
00:32:52You're like a local celebrity.
00:32:54Yeah.
00:32:56I think they think of me as the rebel of the family, though.
00:33:00Why is that?
00:33:01You know, can you...
00:33:03Breaking cookies is kind of complicated.
00:33:06Can you give me a hand?
00:33:07You've almost got it.
00:33:09Oh, yeah.
00:33:10Here.
00:33:10Okay.
00:33:11The left goes over the middle.
00:33:14Mm-hmm.
00:33:15And then the right goes over the middle.
00:33:17Try not to flatten the dough.
00:33:18Right.
00:33:21Here you go.
00:33:22Kind of like that?
00:33:23Yeah.
00:33:26Okay.
00:33:27Perfect.
00:33:27And then you bend the top.
00:33:30Yeah.
00:33:32It's a tricolor candy cane.
00:33:35You're a genius.
00:33:36Well, not quite, but I'll take it.
00:33:38Hey, I saw that.
00:33:41No, I said you're a genius.
00:33:43Mm.
00:33:43These are really good.
00:33:44I see what you're doing.
00:33:46Your charm will not work on me.
00:33:48You think I'm charming?
00:33:51I'm not going to tell you what I think.
00:33:54Okay, I won't ask then.
00:33:56What's next?
00:33:57Okay, that goes on the tray, and then we'll sprinkle it with my super secret cookie seasoning.
00:34:03Super secret?
00:34:03Do tell.
00:34:04The secret is in the blend, and that I will never tell.
00:34:07I'll get it out of here somehow.
00:34:09Nope, never.
00:34:15It's empty.
00:34:16I'll refill.
00:34:19Oh, no.
00:34:23Christina must have used the rest, and this was the last container.
00:34:26Can you make more?
00:34:27Yeah, but I'll have to go to the countryside.
00:34:30If I leave now, I might have time.
00:34:33I'll get my keys.
00:34:33I'm sure you're busy.
00:34:49I could have driven myself.
00:34:51It's no problem.
00:34:52I love a new adventure.
00:34:54Is that what makes you the outsider of the family?
00:34:56Probably.
00:34:58You and your aunt seem close.
00:34:59Oh, we are.
00:35:01Aunt Jean never had children of her own, but she always treated me like I was her son.
00:35:06It's nice that you have each other.
00:35:08Yeah.
00:35:09Yeah, it is.
00:35:11Though sometimes I think she wishes I was more like my cousins.
00:35:15They all went to Ivy League schools, aren't they our MBAs, worked for the foundation.
00:35:18I imagine it would be hard not having separation between family and the family business.
00:35:24Yeah, especially when you're Harrison.
00:35:26Professionally, I go by Jacob, my middle name.
00:35:29Makes it easier.
00:35:30The Harrison name is so renowned.
00:35:33Doesn't it make you proud?
00:35:34Oh, yeah.
00:35:35Yeah, I'm really proud.
00:35:38But when people find out you're Harrison, they treat you differently.
00:35:44That's partly why I didn't tell you who I was when I met you in the kitchen that day.
00:35:49I wonder what you would have done if you knew who I was.
00:35:51Oh, I would have kicked you out.
00:35:54Fair enough.
00:35:58We need to make a quick detour.
00:36:07Wow.
00:36:08How did you know this was here?
00:36:10Well, I drove past it the other day.
00:36:13So did I.
00:36:14I never saw it.
00:36:17It's beautiful.
00:36:19Yeah.
00:36:20Yeah, it is.
00:36:21Sometimes it's nice to just slow down.
00:36:24I tend to worry about the future so much, I have to remind myself to just be here in the present moment.
00:36:30It's one of the first things I learned about photography.
00:36:34To just stop and look so I could really see.
00:36:38It's actually good advice.
00:36:45Sometimes I'm so focused on building my career, I forget why I got into it in the first place.
00:36:50Why did you?
00:36:51For my love of food and bringing people together.
00:36:56That's nice.
00:36:58May I?
00:37:00Uh, sure.
00:37:08Beautiful.
00:37:12What'd you say?
00:37:13Uh, nothing.
00:37:14It's just a beautiful day.
00:37:18Thomas!
00:37:19Hi!
00:37:20You made it!
00:37:23It's nice to see you.
00:37:26Who's your friend?
00:37:28This is Carson.
00:37:29Thomas is an old friend and veteran.
00:37:31Well, it's very good to meet you, sir.
00:37:33And thank you for your service.
00:37:34Appreciate it.
00:37:35Just working on your order.
00:37:37I'll ring the dinner bell when it's ready.
00:37:38Great.
00:37:39Uh, sir, do you mind if I take some photographs of your property?
00:37:42He's a professional photographer.
00:37:44Sure, go ahead.
00:37:45Anything but the shed.
00:37:46It's a mess.
00:37:47Fair enough.
00:37:48Do you need any help?
00:37:50No, I got it.
00:37:51You might want to keep an eye on your young man, make sure he doesn't wander too far.
00:37:55Oh, no, no.
00:37:56We're not together.
00:37:57He's an employer.
00:37:58Oh, all right then.
00:38:00All right.
00:38:00All right.
00:38:01Thanks.
00:38:01See you in a minute.
00:38:01Hey.
00:38:12It's so beautiful here, especially during Christmas.
00:38:13It really is.
00:38:14So how do you know Thomas?
00:38:16Oh, we always got our Christmas tree here.
00:38:18His wife used to run the farmer's market in the village.
00:38:21When she passed, he got rid of the shop, and now he sells everything from his house.
00:38:25Well, he seems like a really nice guy.
00:38:29Oh, he is.
00:38:30And you will not find better spices or herbs anywhere.
00:38:33Or Christmas trees.
00:38:34Yeah, they are really beautiful.
00:38:39That looks complicated.
00:38:41Uh, it takes some getting used to, for sure.
00:38:44Um, but I have another camera.
00:38:47Can you take some photos?
00:38:49Uh, sure.
00:38:50Yeah.
00:38:51On, point, shoot, easy.
00:38:55Hmm.
00:38:59How did I do?
00:39:02It's actually really good.
00:39:03You got an eye for this.
00:39:04I mean, you're an artist, after all.
00:39:07Well, food can be artistic, but I wouldn't necessarily call it art.
00:39:11Well, it incorporates all the senses.
00:39:14Okay.
00:39:14I'll give you that.
00:39:15Not to mention the plating and presentation aspects.
00:39:18Wow.
00:39:19You know more about catering than you've let on.
00:39:21I might have done a little bit of research this week.
00:39:24I'm impressed.
00:39:26Good.
00:39:28That's probably us.
00:39:30We should probably head back.
00:39:31Yeah, let's do it.
00:39:33Lead the way.
00:39:40Hope you got some good pictures.
00:39:42Oh, I did.
00:39:43In fact, when I print them out, would you like some copies?
00:39:46I'd like that.
00:39:47Uh, how much should I owe you?
00:39:49I got this.
00:39:50It's okay.
00:39:51I can get it.
00:39:51No, it's for the gala.
00:39:54And this way, I know you won't upcharge me.
00:39:56Oh.
00:39:58Uh, no change necessary, sir.
00:40:00Merry Christmas.
00:40:02Well, that's mighty generous of you.
00:40:04Merry Christmas to you both.
00:40:07Uh, let me take this to the car.
00:40:08Uh, sure.
00:40:09Your employer, you say?
00:40:14Yep.
00:40:16Oh.
00:40:19So my aunt was just telling me that the Harrison Foundation holds events every week in town for veterans.
00:40:26You don't say?
00:40:27Yeah.
00:40:27Yeah.
00:40:27Yeah.
00:40:29That's her card.
00:40:31Huh.
00:40:31There's meals, entertainment, and they've got a holiday festival coming up.
00:40:37You should check it out.
00:40:38They'd love your company.
00:40:39I might just do that.
00:40:41Happy holidays, Thomas.
00:40:42Aw.
00:40:44Thanks, guys.
00:40:45Bye-bye.
00:40:46Bye.
00:40:51What?
00:40:51You might be a better ambassador for your family's foundation than you think.
00:41:07Sounds like you and Carson had fun.
00:41:09Surprisingly, it was a lot of fun.
00:41:11Is he single?
00:41:12Strictly a professional relationship.
00:41:15Even if I was interested, which I'm not, he lives his life out of a suitcase.
00:41:19So, people make long-distance relationships work all the time.
00:41:22Okay, but if you're not on the same page or in the same place, it can only end in heartbreak.
00:41:27Hey, Carson isn't Phil, okay?
00:41:30He's not going to string you along with a bunch of empty promises.
00:41:33I know.
00:41:34But I'm not willing to make the same mistake twice.
00:41:37There's no point in getting involved with someone if there's no future.
00:41:40Besides, we have nothing in common.
00:41:42Why would you say that?
00:41:43He's a trust fund baby, and I've been working since I was 15.
00:41:47If I fail, I lose everything.
00:41:49There's no safety net.
00:41:50We're not going to fail.
00:41:52This gala is going to be the making of Molly's menu magic.
00:41:55That is the goal.
00:41:57Tomorrow, actually, we're going to start prepping the main courses.
00:41:59Oh, did you hear that the Bradford Brothers snagged City Hall's big New Year's Eve party?
00:42:03Yes.
00:42:04All the more reason this has to go perfectly.
00:42:07Aren't you coming?
00:42:09I found a new fudge recipe I want to try.
00:42:11Is that for Jean again?
00:42:12Yes.
00:42:13Even if I have to attempt it a hundred times, I will get it right.
00:42:16Well, I really hope it doesn't take that many times.
00:42:19Good luck.
00:42:20Thanks.
00:42:21I'll see you in the morning.
00:42:21Yeah.
00:42:22Night.
00:42:22Wally, hello. What can I do for you?
00:42:39I have something for you to try.
00:42:42You are so kind, continuing to attempt to recreate it.
00:42:46This time I used an old-fashioned recipe using brown sugar.
00:42:49Go ahead, take a piece.
00:42:50Here's hoping.
00:42:56What do you think?
00:42:59It's delicious.
00:43:01But it's not my grandfather's.
00:43:04I'll keep trying to make it work. Maybe it's the cocoa powder.
00:43:08Your time is valuable.
00:43:10You don't need to waste any more of it on further fruitless attempts to please me.
00:43:16I don't mind.
00:43:17I have news.
00:43:18I can tell by the look on your face that it isn't good.
00:43:22What is it this time? Molly, please wait.
00:43:25Pierre phoned.
00:43:26He wishes he could help and he apologizes, but the sculpture won't be ready until after the gala.
00:43:31Oh, there goes that idea.
00:43:34Robert, do you still have the number for that antique restorer? Susan? Sarah?
00:43:42Sutton. Sutton Page.
00:43:43Yes, that's the one. Perhaps she has some antiques she would be willing to donate.
00:43:47I'll get it for you right away.
00:43:48Thank you. Now, Molly, Carson showed me your menu this morning. I hope he's being helpful.
00:43:53Yes, very helpful.
00:43:55Good. This is the first time that he's participated in any of our Foundation's events, so I'm glad to hear it.
00:44:01I have made some changes to the menu.
00:44:03Oh, right. Of course. No problem at all. Wonderful.
00:44:11We have a problem. Jean would like beef wellington instead of the prime rib entree.
00:44:21Hey, Nick's the ricotta meatballs, we can use them for the McEw lunch.
00:44:24And she saw the candy cane dessert and she would prefer that we do not serve those because they do not look professional.
00:44:29I mean, they haven't even been baked or decorated yet.
00:44:33She's something else.
00:44:35Who's something else?
00:44:36I'll call you back.
00:44:37Hi. Sorry to interrupt.
00:44:40Uh, I thought you approved the menu.
00:44:43Oh, I did. Why?
00:44:44I'll talk to her.
00:44:50She put me in charge. She needs to trust me.
00:44:52No, I don't want to cause any trouble. I'll do whatever she wants. It's fine.
00:44:55Well, I don't know why the menu is such a big deal anyway.
00:44:58Everyone's going to love whatever delicious entree you make.
00:45:01And, you know, I didn't spend all that time braiding those cookies not to serve them.
00:45:05Seriously, don't worry about them.
00:45:07No, I don't think you understand.
00:45:09This dinner and Jean Harrison's opinion, it can make or break my career.
00:45:14I love my aunt, but she runs one wonderful, but in the grand scheme of things, relatively small foundation.
00:45:22I don't know why the people of this town make such a big deal of one person's opinion, to be honest.
00:45:26Okay. I know you grew up with it, but do you know anything about your family's foundation?
00:45:32Why?
00:45:32Why?
00:45:33Just...
00:45:33Come with me.
00:45:38Where are we going?
00:45:40You'll see. This time you have to trust me.
00:45:42All right.
00:45:44But I'm driving.
00:45:45Fine. My car's a mess.
00:45:48I'll get my coat.
00:45:50At some point, you were going to have to tell me where we're going.
00:45:53The Harrison Community Center.
00:45:55Have you been recently?
00:45:56You know, I don't think I've ever been inside.
00:46:00Really?
00:46:04Well, that answer is about to change.
00:46:06I spent many, many hours here as a kid.
00:46:20You did.
00:46:22I love your costume.
00:46:24Christmas ballerina.
00:46:26Wow.
00:46:27Excellent twirling.
00:46:28Very well done.
00:46:29So, all the kids here, it's just for the holiday, or is this a regular thing?
00:46:36The Harrison Community Center offers after-school, weekend, holiday care for all kids.
00:46:41Everyone's all in.
00:46:42And it's free.
00:46:44Oh, they are so creative.
00:46:47Mind if I help?
00:46:48You need a hand?
00:46:48Hold it there.
00:46:52And then you can, with the other hand, grab that.
00:46:56Nice.
00:46:59This is actually where I learned about royal icing and piping techniques.
00:47:03You learned that here?
00:47:04Mm-hmm.
00:47:05Ms. Zona was the wonderful cookie teacher who taught us.
00:47:08She was the best.
00:47:10She's the reason why I became a baker.
00:47:11Hi, Molly.
00:47:12Amber runs Bendel Bakery, and she volunteers here on her days off.
00:47:19Hi, Amber.
00:47:19Hi.
00:47:20Well, Molly and I, we switch off weekends, but she hosts a cooking class for the kids
00:47:25in her very own kitchen.
00:47:27She's pretty fantastic.
00:47:29Yes, she is.
00:47:30Mm-hmm.
00:47:31I am.
00:47:32Be right back.
00:47:36Growing up, both my parents worked, so my brothers and I spent almost every day here.
00:47:41The money they saved, I mean, it helped put us through college.
00:47:45Wow.
00:47:46I really am so grateful to your family.
00:47:49We all are.
00:47:51Thank you for sharing that with me.
00:47:55Oh, oh, sorry.
00:47:56Hey, Stephen would like to give you something.
00:47:59Would you like a Christmas cookie?
00:48:01I don't mind if I do.
00:48:03Can I take that one?
00:48:04Ooh, thank you.
00:48:05Did you ice these?
00:48:06Are you sure they look professionally decorated?
00:48:09Yes, I'm sure.
00:48:10Wow.
00:48:12That is one of the best Christmas cookies I've ever had, young man.
00:48:17And the icing is perfect.
00:48:18I've been decorating cookies since I was a little kid.
00:48:21Well, you keep up the good work, the great work.
00:48:26I, um, I didn't catch your name.
00:48:29It's Carson.
00:48:31Carson, as in, uh, Harrison.
00:48:33I can't begin to tell you how thankful we all are to your family for everything that they've done for the town.
00:48:42I mean, from the center to the arts program in the school.
00:48:47Well, really, for everything, your family is the best.
00:48:51I mean, I could go on and on.
00:48:52Thanks.
00:48:53Thanks.
00:48:54Keep them.
00:48:55I should.
00:48:56Okay.
00:48:56Come back again soon.
00:49:06Yeah.
00:49:07Merry Christmas.
00:49:08Merry Christmas.
00:49:09Happy holidays.
00:49:10I'll be later.
00:49:10Bye.
00:49:11Thank you very much.
00:49:13Okay.
00:49:14And that is what happens when people find out I'm a Harrison around here.
00:49:17This isn't about you.
00:49:18It's about the Harrison Foundation.
00:49:20All the good they do for so many kids.
00:49:22No, I get that.
00:49:23But my entire life, all anyone ever talked about was the Harrison Foundation.
00:49:28I felt like everything was kind of mapped out for me, especially by Aunt Jane.
00:49:31Okay.
00:49:32I wouldn't like that either.
00:49:34Feeling like I don't have a choice.
00:49:36Yeah, that's why I bought that camera, that plane ticket.
00:49:39Felt like I had to get out before I got trapped.
00:49:41Well, you have a great career doing what you love.
00:49:43I understand not wanting to give that up.
00:49:45I loved it in the beginning.
00:49:46When I was caught up in the excitement of that kind of life.
00:49:51But now...
00:49:53Now.
00:49:56You want to go get a hot cider?
00:49:59Yeah.
00:50:01Sure, I have time.
00:50:02Let's go to Nick's Cafe.
00:50:04Nick's.
00:50:05Nick's.
00:50:07Seriously, thank you so much for today.
00:50:09You're welcome.
00:50:10Yeah.
00:50:11I'm ashamed to say that I've seen the financial reports,
00:50:14but that is the first time that I've seen people directly benefiting from my family's foundation.
00:50:20It was something.
00:50:22You were great with the kids.
00:50:23Like it or not, I think you're a natural.
00:50:26Thanks.
00:50:28Enough about me.
00:50:29Did you always want to be a chef and caterer?
00:50:32Yeah, I mean, when I was a kid, I used to have Christmas tea parties with my dolls and dinosaurs.
00:50:36Dinosaurs?
00:50:37At a Christmas tea party?
00:50:38T-Rex would have three or four helpings, which is really the greatest compliment for a cook.
00:50:42It was probably the best meal of his life.
00:50:43It was.
00:50:44I just hope your aunt feels the same way.
00:50:49Look, please do not stress about her.
00:50:51I'm going to be with you every step of the way, I promise.
00:51:01Isabella, my agent.
00:51:03We've talked so much about me and the foundation.
00:51:06I really want to...
00:51:07I'm sorry.
00:51:08Uh, no, she's, uh, not extremely patient.
00:51:13Probably makes her a great agent.
00:51:15That's okay.
00:51:15Uh, we should get going anyway.
00:51:17I left Christina holding down the fort.
00:51:18I guess we should.
00:51:27Oh, Carson, give me some advice.
00:51:29Do you think that candle should be over there?
00:51:33Balance?
00:51:34Uh, no.
00:51:36No, I think it looks great.
00:51:39Oh.
00:51:40How are plants going for the dinner?
00:51:43It's great.
00:51:45She's great.
00:51:46Everything is going to be, oh, what's the word I'm looking for?
00:51:49Oh, yeah.
00:51:50Great.
00:51:53I know this isn't how you would choose to spend your time while you're at home, but I do appreciate the help.
00:51:58Of course.
00:51:59Well, to tell you the truth, catering, event planning, it's kind of fun.
00:52:03This is the first year we won't have a silent auction.
00:52:11What about the antiques?
00:52:13I'm afraid that didn't work out.
00:52:15Oh, no.
00:52:17It is what it is.
00:52:18We will get through the best we can, as always.
00:52:20But there has to be other places we can...
00:52:22Too late in the year, people are already gone for the holidays.
00:52:26It's been a long day.
00:52:28I'm tired.
00:52:29I've got to turn in.
00:52:30Good night.
00:52:31Good night.
00:52:32Good night.
00:52:32You taking that up for Angene?
00:52:53She feeling okay?
00:52:54Oh, don't worry.
00:52:55She's not ill.
00:52:56I think it's just all the stress of the gala.
00:52:59A couple more days, it'll be over for another year.
00:53:02Carson, Jean has devoted her entire life to this foundation, and to serving the people
00:53:09of the community.
00:53:11I think she deserves to be catered to every now and then.
00:53:15I appreciate how much you care.
00:53:17It's impossible for anyone who knows your aunt not to care about her.
00:53:20It is rare to meet someone who is so genuinely selfless.
00:53:26Now, if you'll excuse me.
00:53:28Robert, she's lucky to have you.
00:53:32Thank you for staying so.
00:53:35Now, I need to call a few more of these auction houses, see if it can find anything at all.
00:53:40That's a good idea.
00:53:41Hi.
00:53:50Hi.
00:53:51Well, I haven't seen you for a few days.
00:53:53I've been prepping at my place with Christina.
00:53:55I sent you updates.
00:53:57Well, I know.
00:53:57I just like getting the updates in person better.
00:54:00Well, we're in good shape.
00:54:01Had a schedule, actually.
00:54:02Good.
00:54:02I just came to drop a few things off.
00:54:05I actually have a second cooler, if you wouldn't mind.
00:54:07Oh, of course not.
00:54:12How's Jean feeling?
00:54:14Oh, better.
00:54:15I think she was just upset because of the silent auction.
00:54:17I called like a dozen places, and nothing.
00:54:21Won't people donate to the foundation with or without the auction?
00:54:24Oh, yeah.
00:54:25They will, but it's tradition.
00:54:28I think people like party favors, even if they have to pay for it themselves.
00:54:35You've been taking photos all week.
00:54:37Yeah, every week.
00:54:39How many do you have?
00:54:40I don't know.
00:54:41Hundreds.
00:54:42I haven't counted.
00:54:43Will you show me?
00:54:45Yes.
00:54:46How long will it take to get them printed in frame?
00:54:48Molly, that is a brilliant idea.
00:54:54Do we have everything?
00:55:03Yeah, I think so.
00:55:05And I've got this for Aunt June's collection.
00:55:10Oh, I think she'll like it.
00:55:12Yeah, I think so, too.
00:55:13Should we tell her?
00:55:15Hmm.
00:55:15Well, why don't we set everything up first, and then we can surprise her just before the gala.
00:55:21Okay.
00:55:22Sounds like a plan.
00:55:24What do you think people are actually going to bid on these?
00:55:33What, are you fishing for a compliment?
00:55:35It's just been a while since I shared this kind of work.
00:55:38They could all use a little touching up.
00:55:41If I had more time.
00:55:43No one is going to critique them.
00:55:45They're going to bid on a photo that makes them feel something.
00:55:47Like this one.
00:55:49It reminds me of when my parents used to drive us around town to look at Christmas lights.
00:55:54It always made me feel so warm and cozy.
00:56:00What?
00:56:01I think you just gave me another idea.
00:56:04I need to get back to the kitchen, but I can't wait to hear that idea.
00:56:08Yeah, I've got to see if it works first.
00:56:10Great.
00:56:10I thought you might like some tea.
00:56:21Oh, Robert, you are so thoughtful.
00:56:23Why don't you join me?
00:56:24I'd be glad to.
00:56:26You anticipated me.
00:56:27That's because you are always so thoughtful.
00:56:31You always spill.
00:56:34I do not.
00:56:40Carson surprised me with him.
00:56:42That was thoughtful of me.
00:56:45Cheers.
00:56:46Cheers.
00:56:51You know, I always look forward to the Christmas gala all year.
00:56:57Now, well, now it just feels like a chore.
00:57:02You've been doing the lion's share of the work for so long.
00:57:05Go ahead.
00:57:06Say it.
00:57:07I was foolish, hoping that Carson would change his mind about settling down and taking over
00:57:12the foundation.
00:57:13It wasn't foolish.
00:57:15Carson has always done things in his own way and in his own time.
00:57:19You may be surprised.
00:57:20I don't think so.
00:57:21Once this gala is done, I think I am going to have to focus on finding someone else.
00:57:26What you have done with foundation, no matter what happens or who you bring on board, you
00:57:32will always be an inspiration to everyone who knows you.
00:57:36Robert, that means more than you know.
00:57:42You are a dear.
00:57:43Did you confirm the servers?
00:57:56Yeah.
00:57:56They'll be here by four.
00:57:57Great.
00:57:58Carson said most people should be gone by nine.
00:58:00And if anyone complains, to send them to him.
00:58:03It's actually been very helpful this week.
00:58:05You really like him.
00:58:07Don't deny it.
00:58:08I mean, he's smart and funny and charming.
00:58:13Okay, it was unexpected.
00:58:14I have never heard you gush about anyone like that.
00:58:17Does he know how you feel?
00:58:18He's a client, Christina.
00:58:21I think that you should meet him under the mistletoe and show him exactly how you feel.
00:58:27Very funny.
00:58:28Mm-hmm.
00:58:29He already said his job makes relationships impossible, and I don't want to waste any more
00:58:33time on someone who's unavailable.
00:58:35Okay.
00:58:36I just...
00:58:38Well, I believe that life's too short to leave the most important things left unsaid.
00:58:43Noted.
00:58:44I gotta go.
00:58:45I'll see you there.
00:58:45Yeah, I'll see you there.
00:58:48Tell him!
00:58:57Good morning.
00:58:58Morning.
00:59:01I was just looking for Molly.
00:59:03She's not here yet.
00:59:04Oh, I see.
00:59:06Muffin?
00:59:07No, thanks.
00:59:09Something on your mind?
00:59:11I was just thinking about the gala.
00:59:14Well, don't worry.
00:59:14After tonight, you'll be off the hook for another year.
00:59:17Yeah.
00:59:19What is it?
00:59:23I'm just thinking about my legacy to Harrison.
00:59:26This sounds serious.
00:59:27You know, I've always fought so hard against it, and now I'm starting to wonder why.
00:59:36Everyone wants to know that what they do matters.
00:59:39It gives our life meaning, but it's up to you to determine what that should be.
00:59:44Aren't you the one that's always telling me I have an obligation to my family?
00:59:47You do.
00:59:49But you also have one to yourself.
00:59:51where are the other servers i thought they were supposed to be here by now they got lost they'll
01:00:14be here in five how's everything going are you here to volunteer your sous chef services
01:00:19ah no not this time but can i steal you for a few minutes you do know i'm in the middle of trying
01:00:25to serve a big party right yes i know molly but it won't take long i promise are you good oh yeah
01:00:32okay thanks you okay carson i do not have time for this well we have a little surprise for you
01:00:44you know i'm not one for surprises well hopefully you'll like this one open your eyes
01:00:51what did you do it's for the silent auction are these your photographs they are
01:01:03it was molly's brilliant idea in fact she inspired me to involve the children from the community
01:01:13center and this is their artwork
01:01:15this was your idea thanks to you i love it well it's it's not my usual work but uh what do you think
01:01:27i think it's your best work ever thank you oh
01:01:33and thank you oh you're welcome carson said you were impressive and he was right
01:01:40i must go tell robert thank you you've saved the day
01:01:44did you say that yes i did
01:01:50look i've met a lot of people in my life and you're definitely one of the most impressive
01:01:59hello
01:02:01carson isabella what are you doing here well if you would answer your phone you would know that
01:02:09alia tracy requested you to photograph her spur-of-the-moment christmas party in berlin
01:02:14the alia tracy oh sorry this is molly um this is isabella my my agent
01:02:20hi uh well go grab your gear i've got a car waiting outside to take us to the airport
01:02:27come on we need to go go grab your stuff uh isabella i should get back to the kitchen
01:02:34it was nice to meet you
01:02:36uh i asked you not to book me for anything until a little after christmas
01:02:44i know you said that but this is a once in a lifetime opportunity
01:02:48see thing is my family they only ask one thing of me and that's that i'm here for the annual
01:02:53christmas gala so i can't leave now
01:02:56okay uh when's the gala tonight
01:02:59yeah
01:03:00well we can leave right after or early in the morning it'll be tight but i can make it work
01:03:05uh yeah i don't know
01:03:07carson this gig is everything we've been working towards i mean you do this you're on the shortlist
01:03:12photographers for every a-list event there is this is your golden opportunity
01:03:17you're right no you're right yeah okay come on give me a drink
01:03:23okay holiday punch is ready to go
01:03:28good looks good
01:03:30are you all right did something happen
01:03:33carson's agent is here she's beautiful by the way
01:03:37is she here for the gala
01:03:39no she booked him to photograph alia tracy's christmas party in berlin
01:03:44whoa he's a big deal
01:03:46but that means that he's leaving
01:03:49this is exactly why i didn't want to get involved
01:03:52i knew he wasn't staying
01:03:53i can't worry about it right now i need to focus on making sure
01:03:57that this dinner is perfect
01:03:59yeah just checking how's everything
01:04:02great uh we are almost ready to get this gala started
01:04:06excellent gingerbread my favorite
01:04:09may i please do i added them to the menu for you
01:04:13that was very thoughtful of you
01:04:15i'm also meant to tell you that carson is hoping for a private word with you
01:04:23i don't have time i will have to speak with him later if he's still here
01:04:28all right i'll tell him
01:04:31okay food is ready drinks are set these servers are setting the dessert table
01:04:39am i forgetting anything you might want to get changed
01:04:42all right okay thank you
01:04:44oh thank you
01:04:53merry christmas don it's good to see you
01:04:59and to you my friend we'll see you inside
01:05:01absolutely
01:05:02you're welcome
01:05:03merry christmas thank you for being with us tonight
01:05:06we're delighted to see you
01:05:07thank you merry christmas
01:05:08don
01:05:17inspired photos and artwork
01:05:22my wife has been on at least three already
01:05:24it was carson's idea to incorporate the children's art from the harrison community center
01:05:29it's gonna be good
01:05:30i'm proud to be here
01:05:32congratulations to you
01:05:34i haven't done anything yet
01:05:36well get ready
01:05:37after this you are gonna be in high demand
01:05:40hey look at you
01:05:45you clean up nicely
01:05:46thanks
01:05:47how's everything going here
01:05:49yeah we are ready to serve as soon as they're ready to eat
01:05:52that's right after the introduction speeches
01:05:54good evening
01:05:57good evening ladies and gentlemen
01:05:59welcome to this year's christmas gala for the harrison foundation
01:06:05thanks to all of you here
01:06:07thousands of people in our community
01:06:09are living enriched
01:06:11and better lives
01:06:13i also want to thank my nephew
01:06:16carson jacob
01:06:19the extraordinary photographer
01:06:21who is responsible
01:06:23for this year's silent auction
01:06:25artwork
01:06:26thank you
01:06:30thank you uh thank you angie
01:06:32uh thank you all for being here tonight
01:06:34and uh merry christmas to you all
01:06:36uh
01:06:37well i've spent most of my life
01:06:40trying to find meaning through
01:06:41a camera lens
01:06:43but this last week
01:06:45has opened my eyes
01:06:47to the real differences
01:06:49that we make in people's lives
01:06:51every day
01:06:52i've been privileged
01:06:56to to play my small part
01:06:58in this year's christmas gala
01:07:00and i'm very happy to announce
01:07:02that i will be taking
01:07:03a more active role
01:07:05in next year's christmas gala
01:07:06and who knows what the future holds
01:07:08uh so
01:07:11uh everyone
01:07:12uh please enjoy
01:07:14enjoy your drinks
01:07:14enjoy dinner
01:07:15enjoy the night
01:07:16uh you don't have to bid
01:07:18on on my photographs
01:07:20or the children's paintings
01:07:22but if you don't
01:07:23i will tell the children
01:07:25enjoy everyone
01:07:27what a terrific evening
01:07:46it really is
01:07:47can i help you with something
01:07:50please chill this for later
01:07:53we're celebrating carson's decision
01:07:55to take a more active role
01:07:56in the foundation
01:07:57i heard his speech
01:07:59assigning him to oversee
01:08:01the catering
01:08:01was the best thing
01:08:02i could have done
01:08:03to get him involved
01:08:04you assigned him
01:08:05to oversee me
01:08:06like like a job
01:08:07yes
01:08:08and it worked like a charm
01:08:10i believe that things
01:08:11work out the way
01:08:12they're supposed to
01:08:13but sometimes
01:08:14you just have to give
01:08:15a little nudge
01:08:16if you know what i mean
01:08:18the food
01:08:20is just delicious
01:08:22i hope you will continue
01:08:23catering for me
01:08:24yes
01:08:26i would love to
01:08:26that's exactly
01:08:27what i was hoping for
01:08:29good
01:08:29i must get back
01:08:31to my guests
01:08:31thank you
01:08:33very much
01:08:34cheers
01:08:35next board meeting is on the 15th
01:08:58you're in town
01:08:58you should come
01:08:59we have some new agenda items
01:09:01to discuss
01:09:01well i'll have to check my schedule
01:09:03but whatever the board decides
01:09:04please keep that community center going
01:09:06all right
01:09:07we will
01:09:08yeah
01:09:08it means a lot to a lot of people
01:09:10if you'll excuse me
01:09:12of course
01:09:13hey
01:09:15you want to take a break
01:09:16i can handle it from here
01:09:17am i that obvious
01:09:19no but i know you
01:09:20yeah i could use some air
01:09:23i owe you one
01:09:25okay
01:09:27really good to see you guys
01:09:28thank you
01:09:29bye
01:09:29uh
01:09:30chocolate mousse
01:09:31uh no thanks
01:09:33uh was molly just here
01:09:34um no
01:09:36i'm not sure
01:09:37um
01:09:38hey
01:09:39i heard about leah tracy
01:09:40that's pretty amazing
01:09:41it is isn't it
01:09:42i'm so proud of you
01:09:44never give up on your dream
01:09:45and look at him now
01:09:46so i booked the jet for 10 a.m. sharp tomorrow morning
01:09:49and uh your gear i'm gonna have sent to berlin
01:09:53so i'm gonna have to worry about that
01:09:54now
01:09:55hi christina
01:10:16i'm looking for molly
01:10:18she's not answering your phone
01:10:19oh she had to go prep a christmas eve brunch for tomorrow
01:10:22but she asked me to say goodbye for her
01:10:24and to give you a message
01:10:25yeah
01:10:27if you were happy with our services
01:10:29i know she'd be grateful if you left a positive review online
01:10:31that's it
01:10:34that's it
01:10:35um
01:10:38sure
01:10:39it's all these take and do
01:10:41exactly
01:10:54that's everyone
01:11:13oh
01:11:13it was a great evening
01:11:15well
01:11:20what a night
01:11:22i just came to say goodnight
01:11:25where's isabella
01:11:27oh i
01:11:28walked into her car
01:11:29she's staying at a b&b downtown
01:11:30why don't i find us a few glasses
01:11:33so we can have a toast
01:11:35well actually
01:11:36i've got an early flight
01:11:37in the morning
01:11:38do what you need to do
01:11:43i understand
01:11:44i understand
01:11:45you do
01:11:47carson
01:11:51the foundation has always been my passion
01:11:53seeing your work tonight
01:11:55helped me realize
01:11:57the photography
01:11:58is yours
01:11:59you must do
01:12:01what makes you
01:12:03happy
01:12:04and i will be glad
01:12:05to have you in the foundation
01:12:06at whatever level
01:12:08you choose
01:12:09thank you
01:12:11angie
01:12:12i really appreciate everything you did for us this week
01:12:18now you go get some rest
01:12:21goodnight angie
01:12:24goodnight robert
01:12:26goodnight
01:12:26well
01:12:33apart from carson leaving early
01:12:38this night could not have been better
01:12:42i had
01:12:43every faith in you
01:12:44oh robert
01:12:45you truly are the best
01:12:48i don't know what i would do without you
01:12:50no wait
01:12:57there's something that i have wanted to tell you
01:13:03for a long time now
01:13:05i hope it's the same thing i have been wanting
01:13:08to tell you
01:13:09robert
01:13:10you're fired
01:13:12i don't know what i would do without you
01:13:25and i never want to find out
01:13:28i love you jane
01:13:30will you marry me
01:13:32oh yes
01:13:33oh yes robert
01:13:34i love you too
01:13:36yes
01:13:36hey
01:13:52i just dropped off the christmas cupcake tree
01:13:56and they were just saying what a huge success the gala was
01:13:58yeah we uh we already have a big new year's eve party and ten events in january
01:14:03what that's incredible you must be thrilled
01:14:06i am of course
01:14:07did you talk to carson before you left
01:14:11what's the point in dragging it out
01:14:15he is living his best life and i am focusing on mine
01:14:19yeah
01:14:20yeah i suppose that's right
01:14:22clean break is the best way to move on faster
01:14:24right
01:14:25and you know what jimmy's got a bunch of nice single friends that i can introduce you to
01:14:30you know i have everything handled here
01:14:38why don't you take today and tomorrow off
01:14:40and spend time with jimmy and his family over the holidays
01:14:42if you're sure
01:14:44yeah
01:14:45oh
01:14:45merry christmas
01:14:47good job on the gala
01:14:48merry christmas
01:14:49yeah
01:14:50i like this
01:15:19I'm so glad you met him.
01:15:25What's all this?
01:15:30We're getting married.
01:15:33Well, it's about time.
01:15:36Congratulations.
01:15:37Oh, thank you.
01:15:38Oh, congratulations.
01:15:40Oh, Robert, congratulations.
01:15:44I'd say welcome to the family, but you've always been a part of it.
01:15:48That means a lot.
01:15:50I'm so sorry you have to leave.
01:15:52Me too.
01:15:55Oh, that's Isabella waiting in the car.
01:16:00Have a safe trip.
01:16:02Call us when you get to Berlin.
01:16:04Will do.
01:16:12What's the matter?
01:16:13Did you forget something?
01:16:14Am I doing the right thing here?
01:16:19Only you know that.
01:16:24Carson, you say you see the world through a lens, and it's wonderful.
01:16:30But you must listen with your heart to find the right answer.
01:16:44I love you.
01:16:46I love you, too.
01:16:47Congratulations again, you crazy kids.
01:16:59Bye.
01:17:05Ready to go?
01:17:07Just by word of mouth alone, I have got you booked solid for the next six months.
01:17:10Fashion show, supermodel's birthday party.
01:17:12So much.
01:17:15Come on, let's go.
01:17:17Isabella.
01:17:19I really appreciate everything you've done for me.
01:17:23But I just realized that I want to do something more meaningful with my life.
01:17:28I want to spend my days with people I care about who care about me, too.
01:17:33I'm staying.
01:17:36Is this about the caterer?
01:17:38Yeah.
01:17:39Yeah, it is.
01:17:40I hope she's worth what you'd be giving up.
01:17:42Oh, she's worth what I'd be gaining.
01:17:46True love always is.
01:17:50Thank you for everything.
01:17:52And I'm really sorry about Aaliyah Tracy.
01:17:54Nah, I'll get Brayden to cover it.
01:17:56She won't know the difference.
01:17:58Good luck to you, Carson.
01:18:00Thanks.
01:18:01You, too.
01:18:03See ya.
01:18:03See ya.
01:18:07Bye-bye.
01:18:08Bye-bye.
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01:18:34Bye-bye.
01:18:35Bye-bye.
01:18:36Molly!
01:19:04Hi!
01:19:05Did you forget something last night?
01:19:08I brought you this.
01:19:10You're a dear to keep trying, but you should give up. I have.
01:19:14It's my last try.
01:19:16Right.
01:19:26What have you done?
01:19:28Carson told me your grandfather is from York County.
01:19:30I did research on that area of Maine, and they're known for their hickory trees.
01:19:34He didn't use walnuts in his recipe. He used hickory nuts.
01:19:38Oh, my goodness.
01:19:39You are marvelous. Thank you.
01:19:43You're welcome. Enjoy.
01:19:46Molly, I know it's Christmas Eve,
01:19:52but if your catering services are available, I'd like to ask a favor.
01:19:58Of course.
01:20:00It is the last night of Christmas in the Square,
01:20:03and the Harrison Foundation booth has been handing out Christmas cookies,
01:20:06but I'd like to offer them a real treat.
01:20:10May I place an order for my Christmas fudge?
01:20:14Yeah, I can make that happen.
01:20:16At what time do you need it delivered?
01:20:17Seven o'clock.
01:20:21Okay.
01:20:22Merry Christmas.
01:20:23And to you, too.
01:20:30You look happy.
01:20:32This is turning out to be the best Christmas ever.
01:20:36I couldn't agree with you more, my love.
01:20:40Do you want to taste this?
01:20:42Hickory nuts.
01:20:53I really am just creeping hot chocolate.
01:20:57Hey, hey, Molly, Molly.
01:20:58I was looking for you.
01:20:59Look, I got an idea.
01:21:02How about we join forces, huh?
01:21:05Bradford Brothers plus, you know, Molly's magical menu.
01:21:12I appreciate the offer,
01:21:13but I think I'm going to take my chances,
01:21:16see how I do on my own.
01:21:18Yeah, okay.
01:21:19Yeah, no problem.
01:21:19You change your mind, you know where to find me.
01:21:21Merry Christmas, Leo.
01:21:22Buon Natale, eh?
01:21:27Just thing like that,
01:21:28and then focus with that,
01:21:29and see what happens in the lens.
01:21:31Try and take one there.
01:21:35Uh, hold on to that with dear life.
01:21:42Hi.
01:21:45Hi.
01:21:47I, uh, I brought the fudge.
01:21:50The fudge?
01:21:52Your aunt, she placed an order.
01:21:54I, I thought she was going to be here.
01:21:56She, she was supposed to be here,
01:21:58but she had to do something with Robert at the last minute.
01:22:02She asked me to cover for her.
01:22:05Really?
01:22:06I think Aunt Jeannie's playing matchmaker.
01:22:11Thanks.
01:22:12Uh, Adrian,
01:22:15can you give this to Nick?
01:22:16Thanks, little buddy.
01:22:19Uh, where is Isabella?
01:22:20I thought you guys were on an early flight.
01:22:22Isabella is on a flight to Berlin.
01:22:27What about the big event?
01:22:28I mean, that's your career on the line.
01:22:30Not anymore.
01:22:33You're looking at the new executive director of the Harrison Foundation,
01:22:37slash chief photographer.
01:22:38Okay.
01:22:44Molly.
01:22:47This is my home.
01:22:49And over the last week,
01:22:51someone very special to me has
01:22:53shown me life through a new lens.
01:22:55and I'm never going to look back.
01:23:02So,
01:23:03you're sticking around for a while.
01:23:06Yeah,
01:23:07I think so.
01:23:25I know.
01:23:34You're looking at me.
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