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00:00:00Live from our studio in New York City,
00:00:09Another Cup with Liza Brown.
00:00:12And here she is.
00:00:16Welcome to Another Cup with Liza Brown.
00:00:30Our guest host this week is none other than lifestyle guru
00:00:43and author of Volume 1 through 12 of Joy to the World.
00:00:47Please welcome Joy Edwards.
00:01:00Great to have you, Joy.
00:01:12Oh, it's great to be here, Liza.
00:01:14You not only write about the perfect lifestyle, you live it.
00:01:18Are you a perfectionist?
00:01:20Absolutely not.
00:01:21As long as everything is exactly as it should be, I'm totally flexible.
00:01:25Speaking of perfect, your country home, Goose Lane.
00:01:36Oh, it's almost too good to be true.
00:01:43Unreal.
00:01:44Tell us about Christmas at Goose Lane.
00:01:46Well, for me, the holidays are all about family.
00:01:49We trim the tree, we hang the stocking,
00:01:52and, of course, those long, romantic walks to the refrigerator.
00:01:57Your fans love you so much
00:01:59because we feel like we know you and your family.
00:02:03Tori and Tommy.
00:02:05They're 8 and 13 now.
00:02:06Where does the time go?
00:02:09Oh, your mom and dad.
00:02:10Will we ever get to meet them all?
00:02:12Ah, well, not if I'm going to continue selling books.
00:02:15No.
00:02:16They're as wonderful as you'd expect,
00:02:19but privacy is important to us.
00:02:21At least tell us your recipe for a happy marriage.
00:02:24I'm not sure there's a recipe for that,
00:02:27but I will say to all the ladies out there,
00:02:31no matter how long it takes,
00:02:34pick the right guy.
00:02:35Find the one that ruins your lipstick,
00:02:38not your mascara.
00:02:43You heard it from the source, folks.
00:02:45She writes about it.
00:02:47She lives it.
00:02:49Now let's see her cook it.
00:02:51Set the table and put it on a nice plate.
00:02:57Even bad food tastes better.
00:03:00Girl, I'm going to your house for Christmas.
00:03:02Well, I'll set an extra plate.
00:03:04If you're looking for a last-minute holiday gift,
00:03:07look no further than Joy to the World,
00:03:09Christmas at Goose Lane.
00:03:11We'll be back with more Joy Edwards
00:03:13after these messages.
00:03:15Santa's watching,
00:03:16so be nice and stay tuned.
00:03:18This is great.
00:03:27Your Insta is blowing up.
00:03:28Is the week over yet?
00:03:30It's Monday, Joy.
00:03:31Yeah, I don't know how I'm going to keep this up.
00:03:34Hey, are you kidding?
00:03:35You're a natural.
00:03:36Yeah, that's what scares me.
00:03:37Yeah, you know what scares me?
00:03:38Plummeting sails.
00:03:39I meant what I said, Josh.
00:03:41This is my last book.
00:03:43I need a life.
00:03:45Joy, sweetie,
00:03:47you have an SUV and a chauffeur
00:03:50waiting in the freezing cold to drive you home.
00:03:52This is a life.
00:03:54One second.
00:03:55I need a real life.
00:03:57Trust me.
00:03:57It's overrated.
00:04:09Miss Edwards.
00:04:18Hey, that was a cute accent.
00:04:22Thought it would spice things up a bit.
00:04:24Caught the show.
00:04:25You were brilliant as always.
00:04:26Oh, really?
00:04:28I was so nervous.
00:04:31Although you did steal my line
00:04:32about romantic walks to the fridge.
00:04:35Sorry.
00:04:36That's all good.
00:04:37I'll let you slide.
00:04:39Besides, now I can tell my patrons
00:04:40I've been quoted on TV.
00:04:42Um, a food show.
00:04:44I'll leave that point, yeah.
00:04:46So, try to...
00:04:48Spicy burritos and iceberg shakes.
00:04:52Ice fire sauce.
00:04:53Chili fries.
00:04:56I had a dream last night
00:05:10You were by my side
00:05:13At that special time of year
00:05:18I woke up to the snow
00:05:23There were songs on the radio
00:05:25I turned around and there you were my dear
00:05:31And now that I'm here with you
00:05:37Thank you for doing this.
00:05:41It's so embarrassing.
00:05:44Hey, come on.
00:05:44Who hasn't used a fake chauffeur nowadays?
00:05:47Well, tomorrow I'm taking an Uber.
00:05:50Yeah, Uber my dead body.
00:05:53Hey, come on.
00:05:53It's the least I can do.
00:05:55You didn't let me crash in your guest house
00:05:56since Thanksgiving.
00:05:58Bill, you can stay here as long as you like.
00:06:00Well, thank you.
00:06:01But like I said,
00:06:01I'll be out of your hair
00:06:02before the holidays.
00:06:04Holidays?
00:06:05What holidays?
00:06:08Oh, hold on.
00:06:14Ooh, redhead.
00:06:16That's new for you.
00:06:17Yeah, she works at the bakery.
00:06:19Went in for coffee a few times.
00:06:21That was cordial.
00:06:23You know me.
00:06:24Huh?
00:06:24You are a cordial guy.
00:06:26Well, I think she misread my cordiality.
00:06:30Just another person who finds you irsistible.
00:06:34That's just you.
00:06:35Ha!
00:06:38Come on.
00:06:38You named your fake husband after me.
00:06:41Who is another Max?
00:06:42What other Max?
00:06:43What, Mad Max?
00:06:44No.
00:06:45Max Mercury?
00:06:46No.
00:06:46Max Schmeling?
00:06:48Who's Max Schmeling?
00:06:49Heavyweight champion of the world, 1930.
00:06:51Uh, it was another Max.
00:06:53Yeah.
00:06:54You had your chance.
00:06:58You remember that bad diner you used to work at?
00:07:00I remember you pretending to like the food.
00:07:02It took me four bowls of that stew
00:07:04to work up the courage to ask you out.
00:07:06You gave me heartburn and a broken heart.
00:07:08I did not break your heart.
00:07:10How do you know?
00:07:11You had a string of girls waiting in the wings,
00:07:14just like always.
00:07:15Yeah, but...
00:07:17Think of all the bad dates you would have spared me
00:07:19if you hadn't decided that we were just better off as friends.
00:07:22So the bad dates are my fault now?
00:07:25Yeah.
00:07:27Well, we are still friends.
00:07:30Well, Goose Lane Friendship.
00:07:32Volume 17.
00:07:35See you in the morning.
00:07:36Yep.
00:07:37Max von Sydow.
00:07:40The old priest and the exorcist.
00:07:42The old priest and the exorcist.
00:07:42Yes.
00:07:54No.
00:07:54Goose Lane.
00:07:56No.
00:07:57No.
00:07:59Thanks.
00:08:29Well, we tried.
00:08:59Oh, Marcia.
00:09:29How many times are you going to do that?
00:09:32Never gets old.
00:09:34And why do I bother making your bed when you sleep down here every night?
00:09:37It's not every night, and I make my own bed.
00:09:41It is according to my count.
00:09:43Oh, well, stop counting and vacuuming.
00:09:46In fact, just take the day off.
00:09:48You gave me the day off yesterday, and you have a show tomorrow.
00:09:55Did you make coffee?
00:09:56It's your turn, and not so strong.
00:09:58Well, aren't you going to ask me if I saw the show?
00:10:05Because I did.
00:10:07Dodged another bullet if you asked me.
00:10:10Which I'm not.
00:10:11You could solve all your problems by putting a stop to this.
00:10:15Which I plan to, after Christmas.
00:10:18You said that last Christmas.
00:10:20Look, Mr. Merriman's really counting on this book.
00:10:24You said that last Christmas, too.
00:10:27Keep this up.
00:10:28You'll be alone for the rest of your life.
00:10:29I'm not alone.
00:10:31I have you.
00:10:32And Mr. Handsome out there in the guest house.
00:10:36He's a friend, Marta.
00:10:38Then what's he still doing here?
00:10:40I don't know.
00:10:41The loft has water damage.
00:10:45Whatever you say.
00:10:47And don't wear that red lipstick on camera.
00:10:49It's not your color.
00:10:55You need a little Christmas in this place.
00:10:59Oh, hey, Sabrina.
00:11:02Hi, Joy.
00:11:03Just delivering the wrapping paper you ordered.
00:11:0514 rolls.
00:11:07Wow.
00:11:08I thought I ordered two.
00:11:09Not according to my records.
00:11:11That's $146, including tax.
00:11:14PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.
00:11:16Yeah, come on in.
00:11:19Wait, aren't you supposed to be at school?
00:11:21It's winter break.
00:11:22Right.
00:11:23Okay, so you said $140?
00:11:27$146, including tax.
00:11:30Right.
00:11:31My parents are spending the holidays with some very important clients in Aspen.
00:11:35Oh.
00:11:36Are you leaving you guys alone?
00:11:37No.
00:11:38Our nanny's here.
00:11:39She lets us do whatever we want.
00:11:41Oh, and I have a new Christmas demo.
00:11:43I really had the high notes this year.
00:11:45I'll air drop you.
00:11:46Okay, great.
00:11:47I can't wait to hear it.
00:11:48For the...
00:11:49Aggressive.
00:11:57Oh, yeah.
00:11:58She tried to sell me a $30 glass of lemonade last summer.
00:12:02Hmm.
00:12:03Whoa!
00:12:04Ow!
00:12:05Dang it!
00:12:05What now?
00:12:08You know.
00:12:12Oh, come on!
00:12:14You knocked over my reindeer!
00:12:16Watch this, dude.
00:12:16But, no.
00:12:19What did I tell you about skateboarding in my yard, Henry?
00:12:22I don't go by Henry anymore.
00:12:24It's Hawk now.
00:12:25Oh.
00:12:26Okay, Hawk.
00:12:28Well, fly off, or I'm gonna call your parents.
00:12:31No, you're not.
00:12:32You said that last time.
00:12:34Uh, could you help me with the reindeer, maybe?
00:12:37Flying away like you told me to.
00:12:41Come on.
00:12:42Come on.
00:12:42Come on.
00:12:44Come on.
00:12:46Come on.
00:12:54It's open.
00:12:56Morning.
00:12:57Morning.
00:13:00Oh, Max.
00:13:02I love it.
00:13:03You notice the gooses?
00:13:05I think it's geeses.
00:13:07Well, these geeses are going above your fireplace.
00:13:09Oh, come on.
00:13:11I couldn't.
00:13:13Consider it an early Christmas present.
00:13:21I gotta find a new bakery.
00:13:24Wouldn't it be just more cordial to message her back?
00:13:27I have.
00:13:29I just wanted a cup of coffee.
00:13:31And it wasn't even coffee.
00:13:32It was decaf.
00:13:34Anyway, you ready to roll?
00:13:35Hey, you heard from the Frankie Vinnie Gallery.
00:13:39Standard form rejection letter.
00:13:42Oh, I'm sorry.
00:13:43It's their loss.
00:13:44Pretty sure it's mine.
00:13:45They're the second best gallery in the city.
00:13:48Yeah, but we're not gonna settle for second.
00:13:50You're gonna get the best.
00:13:52Whoa.
00:13:54All right.
00:13:55Bye.
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00:14:00Bye.
00:14:00Bye.
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00:14:01Bye.
00:14:02Bye.
00:14:02Bye.
00:14:03Bye.
00:14:04Bye.
00:14:06Bye.
00:14:06Good morning, Freddie.
00:14:08Good morning, Joy.
00:14:10Just some bills.
00:14:11I'm sorry.
00:14:13I'm glad I caught you before the holidays.
00:14:16Oh.
00:14:19Oh, wow.
00:14:21A cup of coffee for me?
00:14:22Yes, for you.
00:14:24Oh, wow.
00:14:25Ha, ha, ha.
00:14:28And for you, dear sir.
00:14:31Oh, Joy.
00:14:36You're welcome.
00:14:38Big plans for Christmas?
00:14:39Uh, no, the usual.
00:14:42You having dinner with your son?
00:14:45I'm by myself this year.
00:14:47He took a job in California.
00:14:499-4-1-2-3.
00:14:51Ah.
00:14:54Thanks for this.
00:14:55You deserve it.
00:14:56Okay.
00:15:02See ya.
00:15:04See ya.
00:15:34See ya.
00:15:50Above all, cooking should be fun.
00:15:52Gingerbread open house, made by my daughter, Tori.
00:16:00I think real estate's in her future.
00:16:03You see this castle?
00:16:04Designed by her brother, Tommy.
00:16:06You see the moat?
00:16:08It's going through a privacy phase.
00:16:09And don't forget, when you sit down to Christmas dinner, try everything.
00:16:16You don't want to look back and think, oh, I could have eaten that.
00:16:19We'll be back with more Joy Edwards after these messages.
00:16:23This has been the longest week ever.
00:16:33Tell me it's Friday.
00:16:34Tell me it's not still Thursday.
00:16:38Merriman's here.
00:16:39What?
00:16:40Joy!
00:16:41Mr. Merriman!
00:16:43Oh, how wonderful to see you.
00:16:46It's been too long.
00:16:47Well, not that long.
00:16:48Volume 11, Goose Lane Easter.
00:16:51Well, many meals ago.
00:16:52You know I've always thought of you as the daughter I never had.
00:16:57That means so much to me.
00:17:00And I don't need to tell you, sales have been a little disappointing.
00:17:03But I'm happy to report they've been up considerably since you've been on the air.
00:17:08Oh, that's great.
00:17:11Actually, I've been meaning to talk to you.
00:17:15I think it might be time to end the book series.
00:17:17Well, I had a feeling this was coming, and in anticipation of the inevitable,
00:17:25Merriman Publishing has made special plans to promote this book.
00:17:28If this is going to be your last, we're going out without banging.
00:17:34Thank you for always supporting me.
00:17:38I know.
00:17:39I imagine it's time for you to start a new chapter,
00:17:42and spend more time with your family, no doubt.
00:17:49I'll save you a piece of gingerbread.
00:17:53Go.
00:17:55Break a leg.
00:17:56Okay, thank you.
00:17:58So don't break mine.
00:18:04It's been great having you here this week, Joy.
00:18:07Has it been a week already?
00:18:10Yes, I'm afraid so.
00:18:12But before we go, I have a surprise for our audience.
00:18:15We're all going to Goose Lane for Christmas.
00:18:23What?
00:18:24Yes, that's right.
00:18:26Joy will be broadcasting live from her country home on Christmas Eve.
00:18:30Our cameras will join Max, the kids, and of course Joy's parents,
00:18:34the entire Edwards family,
00:18:36for their traditional Christmas Eve dinner with all the trimmings.
00:18:42Joy, any last words before we sign off?
00:18:44My goose is cooked.
00:18:53Josh.
00:18:54Josh.
00:18:55Yeah.
00:18:55What have you done?
00:18:57It was Merriman's idea.
00:18:58He was very consistent.
00:18:59Oh, there's a little star.
00:19:01That was so good.
00:19:02You are natural.
00:19:03I will see you soon, okay?
00:19:04Okay.
00:19:05This is a nightmare.
00:19:08Or an opportunity.
00:19:11Remember when you came to me with that cute little family cookbook?
00:19:15Completely unmarketable.
00:19:16Why?
00:19:17Because you didn't have a family.
00:19:18I made you into a brand.
00:19:19You turned me into a liar.
00:19:21You did go along with it.
00:19:22But I didn't think it would get this far.
00:19:25Was Colonel Sanders really a colonel?
00:19:26No.
00:19:27He was a businessman.
00:19:28Was Mrs. Fields married to Mr. Fields?
00:19:30News flashed their divorce, but that would sell way less cookies.
00:19:33Dr. Seuss, number one children's author of all time.
00:19:36Wasn't even a doctor.
00:19:37And he didn't have any kids.
00:19:38Which is why we don't go to their house for fried chicken and bedtime stories.
00:19:43Oh, God.
00:19:46Please fix this.
00:19:48I can't.
00:19:49Christmas Eve is in three days.
00:19:51That's 72 hours.
00:19:54You'll think of something.
00:19:56You are Joy Edwards.
00:19:57You're Joy Edwards.
00:20:27I was just thinking about when I first saw this place.
00:20:44Half a roof, broken windows, peeling paint, a family of geese on an overgrown lawn, and I
00:20:53knew this was it.
00:20:55This was going to be a place I called home.
00:20:58A real home.
00:21:02Now I guess I have to move to another planet.
00:21:05Whatever happens, you'll be through it.
00:21:09Maybe I should just call Mr. Merriman and get this over with.
00:21:13But you know he thinks of me as a daughter?
00:21:16Children disappoint their parents all the time.
00:21:18Oh, he's going to be crushed.
00:21:21And the publishing house.
00:21:24I mean, Christmas is all about book sales.
00:21:29Let's not forget about the birth of Jesus.
00:21:31Mom.
00:21:33I'm a horrible person.
00:21:36You're not.
00:21:36I invented a husband and kids and a chicken coop to sell Christmas books.
00:21:43Like, I don't even have a Christmas tree.
00:21:45Too bad you made me your driver.
00:21:51Could have made me your husband.
00:21:56What did you just say?
00:21:58Too bad you made me your driver.
00:22:00No, after that.
00:22:00Yeah, it could have made me your husband.
00:22:05That could work.
00:22:07What?
00:22:08Nobody saw your face.
00:22:10You had a hat on and sunglasses.
00:22:13That's it.
00:22:15And I just have to get through one dinner.
00:22:17Like, a couple hours.
00:22:18There's turkey, pie, and they're out the door.
00:22:20Then I can bow out gracefully.
00:22:21Mr. Merriman won't be mad at me.
00:22:23And then...
00:22:25It would just be like assembling a gingerbread house with little people inside.
00:22:31Hey, Joy, now you're starting to worry me.
00:22:34I'm going to put together the perfect family.
00:22:36Mom, dad, kids, adoring husband.
00:22:39I mean, who wouldn't want to spend Christmas Eve pretending to be a fake family on TV?
00:22:44Uh, people with real lives.
00:22:45Opening presents with Tommy and Tori.
00:22:48Mom and dad sipping eggnog by a roaring fireplace.
00:22:51Your fireplace doesn't work.
00:22:52I can borrow chickens, kids.
00:22:54Kids.
00:22:55Kids.
00:22:55How do I get kids?
00:22:57Oh, I'll hire actors.
00:22:59Wait, but what if I hire a mother who goes on to star in a movie as someone else's mother?
00:23:05Yes, because that's highly likely.
00:23:06No, it's just it's got to be somebody I can trust or have something over.
00:23:11What do you have on me?
00:23:15Just tell me you'll do it.
00:23:18Be my husband.
00:23:19Is this a proposal?
00:23:21Because if it is, it needs work.
00:23:22Come on.
00:23:23You already have the name.
00:23:25Yeah.
00:23:25What about all the other Maxes?
00:23:27Nobody knows me like you do.
00:23:29You're the only person in the world who really gets me.
00:23:32Do we need a prenup?
00:23:33I don't if you don't.
00:23:34Can we kiss on camera?
00:23:36I suppose.
00:23:37Can we practice now?
00:23:38Let's just wing it.
00:23:41Okay.
00:23:42I'm in.
00:23:43Really?
00:23:44Yes, I will marry you and stay married to you till dessert to us, Mark.
00:23:50Mr. Joy Edwards, you just made me the happiest woman on earth.
00:23:55You're welcome.
00:23:56You're welcome.
00:24:26Good morning, Marta.
00:24:36You made coffee.
00:24:37It was my day.
00:24:41Too strong.
00:24:43Again.
00:24:44Do you have a minute?
00:24:48We have a situation.
00:24:49You have a situation.
00:24:52I saw it.
00:24:54All of this phony baloney stuff, I knew it would catch up with you.
00:24:58I appreciate your concern, but I think we can get through this.
00:25:01Again, no we.
00:25:05What are you doing on Christmas Eve?
00:25:08My brother and his wife are having a party.
00:25:10You don't like your brother.
00:25:11Because he's a mooch.
00:25:13And his wife is a social climber.
00:25:15But they have an indoor pool.
00:25:17I have a better offer.
00:25:19I'm listening.
00:25:20It might not seem better at first.
00:25:22It's more of a favor.
00:25:23I want you to be my mother.
00:25:28What?
00:25:28For the show.
00:25:30One night.
00:25:31Not even a night.
00:25:32A dinner.
00:25:33Who's going to believe I'm old enough to be your mother?
00:25:37You had me when you were very young.
00:25:39And if I do this, what's in it for me?
00:25:45A raise.
00:25:48A raise won't be necessary.
00:25:51Because I'd like to retire.
00:25:54Oh.
00:25:56Yeah, of course.
00:25:57Um, yeah, if that's what you want.
00:25:59With a generous holiday bonus and a retirement package for my years of devoted service.
00:26:04I wouldn't have it any other way.
00:26:08No, no, no.
00:26:09Let's put it in writing.
00:26:12After all these years, you don't trust me?
00:26:15I don't trust anyone.
00:26:16But we're practically family.
00:26:19In that case, you can do the dishes.
00:26:31Henry!
00:26:33It's Hawk.
00:26:35Is that the name on your driver's license?
00:26:36Is that the name on your driver's license?
00:26:38Ah, I didn't know they were giving those out to 15-year-olds.
00:26:41Your dad must be so proud and so generous of him to be letting you drive his car while he's out of town.
00:26:49Oh, Aspen, isn't it?
00:26:51Look, I'm sorry for knocking over your Christmas display, and I'll stop skateboarding in your yard.
00:26:58If you cut me some slack, I will shovel your driveway for the rest of the winter.
00:27:03Hmm.
00:27:03Did your nanny put you up to this?
00:27:06Did your nanny put you up to this?
00:27:08Yeah.
00:27:08Mm-hmm.
00:27:10That won't be necessary.
00:27:13That is so chill.
00:27:15I swear, you'll never see me again.
00:27:17Oh, no, no, no, no, not so fast.
00:27:19In an hour, bring your sister.
00:27:23All right, let's just cut to the chase.
00:27:25I am hosting a live TV special here on Christmas Eve, and I need you to pose as my family.
00:27:31I'm going to be on TV?
00:27:33What's the home cooking channel?
00:27:35Recurring or guest shop?
00:27:36Just one night.
00:27:37But it can turn into more, like a spinoff?
00:27:40Why aren't you using your real family?
00:27:41You're on a need-to-know basis, kid.
00:27:43It's okay.
00:27:45The truth is, I don't have one.
00:27:47You're pulling a con job?
00:27:49Cool.
00:27:51What?
00:27:52We're all thinking in.
00:27:53I was raised in foster homes.
00:27:56A lot of them.
00:27:57I've basically been on my own ever since.
00:28:00I'm so sorry, Joy.
00:28:02Oh, no, it was a long time ago.
00:28:04I thought I'd have a family.
00:28:06I wanted a family.
00:28:07And then there was a book, and then there was another book, and another book.
00:28:11And now you're caught?
00:28:12Just like you, driving without a license.
00:28:15You took Dad's car again?
00:28:16I'm telling.
00:28:17Go ahead.
00:28:18You were Mom's makeup.
00:28:19Hey, there is no fighting at the Edwards house.
00:28:22Dude, you really haven't been around a real family.
00:28:25It's not dude.
00:28:27It's Mom.
00:28:28Question?
00:28:29Who's our dad?
00:28:31Me and the old ball and chain here.
00:28:33I mean your lovely mother.
00:28:36Gotta run down some deets, so listen up.
00:28:38Sabrina, you will be our adorable daughter, Tori.
00:28:43I could work with that.
00:28:44And you will be our thoughtful son, Tommy.
00:28:47Tommy.
00:28:48Can't I get a cooler name?
00:28:49No.
00:28:50And you're 13, so you'd better shave.
00:28:5213?
00:28:54Mom, you taught me my first recipe.
00:28:58And Dad, you put up with Mom.
00:29:01What's our relationship like?
00:29:03Strained.
00:29:04Just like my first marriage.
00:29:07I'm not surprised.
00:29:09This is starting to sound like a real family.
00:29:11Yeah.
00:29:12I remember the first time we met.
00:29:15We were 19 years old.
00:29:17It was love at first sight.
00:29:19Well, for her, anyway.
00:29:20It took me a little longer.
00:29:22We eloped to Maui.
00:29:25Got hitched right there on the beach.
00:29:27Sorry, Mom, Dad.
00:29:28You were there in spirit.
00:29:29I would have liked to have been invited.
00:29:31But you saved us from shutting out for the wedding.
00:29:36My wife and I make bicker from time to time, but that's only because we love each other so much.
00:29:42Oh, and, uh, we're the kind of couple that can't keep our hands off each other.
00:29:49Gross.
00:29:49Uh, okay, and you are going to learn the highlighted sections with your names because we got three days to make this right.
00:30:04And you are going to be all right.
00:30:15Let's go.
00:30:16Okay.
00:30:16You have a visitor.
00:30:46Who is it?
00:30:48Josh!
00:30:49Okay.
00:30:50Well, it took some convincing, and if I'm being completely honest, some money and a free
00:30:53air fryer, but my family is yours for the holiday.
00:30:58What?
00:30:59My brother is single and a bit socially awkward, but he agreed to be her husband as long as
00:31:02he has to talk.
00:31:03Josh.
00:31:04You don't need to thank me.
00:31:05A few caveats.
00:31:06My mom could be a bit critical, and dad suffers from dysphagia.
00:31:09Josh, I've got this.
00:31:11You do?
00:31:12She does.
00:31:13I do.
00:31:14Okay.
00:31:15Whew.
00:31:16Because my family's friggin' nuts.
00:31:19Oh, no.
00:31:22That means I get them for Christmas Eve.
00:31:25Happy holidays, Josh.
00:31:27Please take them.
00:31:28I'll give you an air fryer.
00:31:31I've decided against renting chickens, but I definitely am gonna need brown eggs from
00:31:38Rhode Island Reds.
00:31:39What about red eggs from Rhode Island Browns?
00:31:41I need to clean out the coop.
00:31:43I need to get a dining room table.
00:31:45I need to get kids' bedroom sets.
00:31:48I need to get dollhouses and footballs.
00:31:51Oh, my God.
00:31:52How am I gonna fill an entire house in a few days?
00:31:55You don't need to fill the entire house with the living room.
00:31:58Clothes off the whole house like a crime scene.
00:32:00Yeah.
00:32:01Hmm.
00:32:02This is why I fake married you.
00:32:04Love ain't a grand.
00:32:06Soil, pot, winter vegetables, flowers, stocking stuffers.
00:32:11Stocking stuffers.
00:32:12Yeah.
00:32:13Unfortunately, we have to make them unless we buy pre-made gifts that look like they were handmade.
00:32:20What am I getting?
00:32:22Needlepoint.
00:32:23Oh.
00:32:24I found these old pictures of us.
00:32:31How'd we look?
00:32:33Yeah.
00:32:34Hmm.
00:32:35Do you remember we went to that Christmas party and you were wearing a velvet suit?
00:32:39Yeah.
00:32:40Yeah, you had the big hair and that black dress.
00:32:44We spent the whole night in that old arcade playing Miss Pac-Man.
00:32:49Whatever happened to Miss Pac-Man?
00:32:52Oh, well, I mean, she got married.
00:32:54To Mr. Pac-Man.
00:32:55To Mr. Pac-Man.
00:32:56One can only hope.
00:32:58To Mr. and Mrs. Pac-Man.
00:33:04Oh, I forgot.
00:33:07I have something for you.
00:33:09Hmm.
00:33:10You shouldn't have.
00:33:11I didn't.
00:33:12It's an old earring hoop.
00:33:14It may turn your finger green so don't get any wet.
00:33:19I didn't.
00:33:21You think it's big enough?
00:33:32It's tradition.
00:33:34The Edwards family always gets a ten-foot tree.
00:33:37A live ten-foot tree that they plant in the yard after New Year's.
00:33:42Oh, I forgot wreaths.
00:33:43Go ahead.
00:33:44I got this.
00:33:45Max?
00:33:46Hey there.
00:33:47Uh, you?
00:33:48I've been messaging.
00:33:49Yeah, you have.
00:33:50Um...
00:33:51So, I'm sorry.
00:33:52I've just been really busy, so...
00:33:53Thought we had a connection.
00:33:54Yeah.
00:33:55Look, you were really sweet.
00:33:56Oh, my God.
00:33:57Is that a wedding ring?
00:33:58No.
00:33:59Well, I mean, yes, but it's really just a wedding ring.
00:34:01What, you would just take it off before you came to the bakery?
00:34:05Uh, no.
00:34:06It's complicated.
00:34:07You're unbelievable.
00:34:08Mmm...
00:34:09Should I ask?
00:34:10Bradley, you didn't.
00:34:11Do these look homemade to you?
00:34:13And I was thinking, we'd bring in the table from outside for dinner.
00:34:16You mean that rotted dinner?
00:34:17You mean that rotted dinner?
00:34:18Oh, no.
00:34:19It's complicated.
00:34:20Well, I mean, yes, but it's really interesting, right?
00:34:21What, you would just take it off before you came to the bakery?
00:34:22Uh...
00:34:23No.
00:34:24It's complicated.
00:34:25You're unbelievable.
00:34:26Mmm...
00:34:27Should I ask?
00:34:28Bradley, you didn't.
00:34:29Do these look homemade to you?
00:34:32And I was thinking, we'd bring in the table from outside for dinner.
00:34:42You mean that rotted ping-pong table?
00:34:44Oh, which will be covered with a festive tablecloth from the Joy Edwards Holiday Collection.
00:34:50Chairs.
00:34:52Drape the lawn furniture and give the room a neoclassical, boho, Christmas feel.
00:35:04You're really good at this.
00:35:08Let's get some takeout.
00:35:09Nope.
00:35:10I'm cooking.
00:35:12Oh, yeah.
00:35:18Can I ask you something?
00:35:20Anything.
00:35:21Back in the city, you go out a lot.
00:35:26I've had my share of first dates.
00:35:28And second dates?
00:35:29Still looking for that second date, girl.
00:35:32But how can you tell in just one date?
00:35:34I can tell in the first ten seconds if it's right or not.
00:35:36Ten seconds?
00:35:37Yeah.
00:35:38Look, I don't want to waste anyone's time anymore.
00:35:41When you know, you know.
00:35:43Don't look at me.
00:35:44I'm married and raising kids.
00:35:45Excuses, excuses.
00:35:49Are they excuses?
00:35:50What do you mean?
00:35:51Maybe there's a possibility that you went along with this fake family thing to avoid having a real one.
00:36:03No.
00:36:04It was to sell books.
00:36:05What did you think would happen?
00:36:06I didn't think anything would happen.
00:36:07I didn't think I'd sell any.
00:36:08Well, I mean, even before the books, though.
00:36:09You were always too busy working.
00:36:11Famous Joy.
00:36:12Friend Zone Gardner.
00:36:14I'm sorry, I don't know what I'm talking about.
00:36:17No, you're right.
00:36:19In my life, my dad, I got to start to get a story.
00:36:23You went along with this fake family thing to avoid having a real one.
00:36:26No, it was to sell books.
00:36:28What did you think would happen?
00:36:29I didn't think anything would happen.
00:36:30I didn't think I'd sell any.
00:36:31I mean, before the books, though.
00:36:32You were always too busy working.
00:36:33Famous Joy.
00:36:34Friend Zone Gardner.
00:36:35I'm sorry.
00:36:36Right. In my experience, every time I let myself get close to somebody, they just get taken away.
00:36:44Let me get this straight. You only have relationships with people you don't feel anything for.
00:36:55They can't hurt me.
00:36:59Not everybody can be as lucky as Mr. and Ms. Pac-Man.
00:37:06Joy, I just, what I wanted to say was, I wanted to tell you that,
00:37:33I, uh, I really...
00:37:44Tell him you're having dinner with your husband.
00:37:51Yeah, I just...
00:37:53Tell me you're calling to say that the show's been cancelled.
00:37:57Nope. I'm calling to tell you that Merriman's coming to Goose Lane tomorrow night.
00:38:01What? Why?
00:38:03He wants to make sure everything's on track with you and the family.
00:38:06It is, isn't it?
00:38:07Uh, I'd call it more of a winding road.
00:38:11Get it on track.
00:38:13You can do this.
00:38:15Joy Edwards.
00:38:16Oh, God.
00:38:17I'm really starting to hate Joy Edwards.
00:38:23Okay.
00:38:24What were you saying?
00:38:27Doesn't matter.
00:38:27Okay, well, I'll go rinse these.
00:38:34What about dessert?
00:38:35There'll be dessert tomorrow.
00:38:39I'm really starting to hate Joy Edwards, too.
00:38:47Oh, you brought coffee on my day?
00:38:50I made it for myself.
00:38:52It was extra.
00:38:53Laura, since when do you sew?
00:38:58Martza, you know I do.
00:39:00It's been so long, it must have slipped my mind.
00:39:02Good morning.
00:39:03Good morning.
00:39:05I brought some extra Christmas decorations for you.
00:39:07You sure your parents won't mind?
00:39:09They're not back until New Year's.
00:39:11Anybody home?
00:39:12Up here.
00:39:14Hey, why is this place called Goose Lane?
00:39:17I've never seen a goose around here.
00:39:18Well, when I first bought the place, there was a whole family.
00:39:22Then when I started the renovations, they flew away.
00:39:26And I thought when the house was ready, they'd come back, but they never did.
00:39:31Grandpa's here.
00:39:32Hi.
00:39:32Hi, Grandpa.
00:39:34You guys, thank you so much for doing this.
00:39:38I know that decorating for Christmas goes way beyond the scope of family.
00:39:42Actually, it is what families do.
00:39:46Not ours.
00:39:47We used to.
00:39:49Now they hire people.
00:39:50Well, the Edwards do it differently.
00:39:57Let's do this.
00:39:59What am I doing?
00:40:01Whoosh.
00:40:02You are doing great.
00:40:04You are a natural, dear.
00:40:08Oh, thank you.
00:40:11I'm going to go get the others.
00:40:11I'm going to go get the others.
00:40:14I'm going to go get the others.
00:40:15I'm going to go get the others.
00:40:16All right.
00:40:19Boom.
00:40:25You might as well try it.
00:40:33Yes!
00:40:34Okay.
00:40:49Perfect.
00:40:51Here.
00:40:52All right.
00:40:55Does this look homemade to you?
00:40:57I guess.
00:40:58What's this?
00:41:03Uh, a cell phone holder, I think.
00:41:06Or a golf tee holder.
00:41:09In your books, you make all the stocking stuffers.
00:41:12Yeah.
00:41:13That was before.
00:41:14Before you became really important?
00:41:15Uh, well, here's the thing, Sabrina.
00:41:20Tori, I'm in character.
00:41:21Right.
00:41:23Sometimes when you're creating yourself, you might lose a little in yourself, too.
00:41:29Well, I'm going to be just like you.
00:41:32Pretty sure you can find a better role model.
00:41:34Oh, do you want to see the pictures?
00:41:36Yes.
00:41:42Oh, come on.
00:41:46You might want to put this one up front.
00:41:48It's my headshot.
00:41:49Oh, you look so grown up.
00:41:57You don't want to grow up too fast, though.
00:42:01Hey.
00:42:02Have you ever made pinecone napkin holders?
00:42:06You're in for a treat.
00:42:11All right.
00:42:14So what does she have on you?
00:42:16What do you mean?
00:42:18She's got dirt on you, right?
00:42:19No dirt.
00:42:22Then why are you doing this?
00:42:25Sometimes you do things for people.
00:42:27Ah, I get it.
00:42:32There's nothing to get.
00:42:34So there isn't, dude?
00:42:35We're friends.
00:42:37Gotcha.
00:42:38Friends.
00:42:39Yeah, what do you know?
00:42:40You're 13.
00:42:4115.
00:42:42Yeah, well, you stay in your lane.
00:42:44If my math is correct, I've delivered Joy's mail over 1,800 times.
00:42:52And I've cleaned this house for six years, minus weekends and days off, plus Wednesdays and Fridays when it's Joy's turn.
00:42:58You get Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends off.
00:43:01Mm-hmm.
00:43:01I'm in the wrong business.
00:43:03Feel free to take my place.
00:43:05I'm retiring.
00:43:06Really?
00:43:07Mm-hmm.
00:43:07Right after Christmas dinner.
00:43:08And I am not doing the dishes either.
00:43:11Although I rarely do.
00:43:12That's Joy's job.
00:43:12I thought I'd return.
00:43:14I just don't know what I'd do with myself.
00:43:16Well, I'm moving someplace warm.
00:43:19Oh, if I might make a suggestion.
00:43:23Uh, 33195, 85701, and, uh, 92234.
00:43:31What are those?
00:43:33Zip codes.
00:43:34Miami, Tucson, Palm Springs.
00:43:38All right.
00:43:39Whoever collects the most pine cones in 30s at his win.
00:43:42One, two, three, go!
00:43:46You know, when I first started, she did everything herself.
00:43:51The gardening, the chickens, the decorating.
00:43:55And she cooked like a dream.
00:43:58Why'd she stop?
00:43:59No one to cook for.
00:44:01You can't exactly have people over under the circumstances.
00:44:05Yeah, well, things in our life, if we have our nothing,
00:44:10if we have no one to share them with.
00:44:15Do you have someone?
00:44:20I used to.
00:44:21I did, too.
00:44:41Hey, I just realized we're actually getting along.
00:44:44Yeah.
00:44:46Do you think we're gonna be friends one day?
00:44:48Maybe in, like, 20 years.
00:44:51Maybe I won't tell Dad you drove his car.
00:44:54Thanks.
00:44:55But he can still check the odometer.
00:44:58I only went around the block.
00:44:59No, you didn't.
00:45:00You went by Glenna Green's house three times.
00:45:02Did not.
00:45:03Yes, you did.
00:45:04Her little brother saw you.
00:45:05Well, he's wrong.
00:45:06Wrong.
00:45:09Do you think Max and Joy are just friends?
00:45:12Are you kidding?
00:45:12The dude's, like, totally in love with her.
00:45:14You see the way he looks at her when he thinks she's not looking?
00:45:16That's how you know.
00:45:18Interesting.
00:45:19I thought I saw her look at him like that,
00:45:21but then she just pretended she was knitting.
00:45:23Old people are weird.
00:45:25If I liked a girl, I'd just tell her.
00:45:26That's not true.
00:45:27You like Glenna Green, and you barely talk to her.
00:45:30I don't like her.
00:45:31Yes, you do.
00:45:34You wrote her name in your notebook with a heart.
00:45:37So now you're snooping in my room?
00:45:38Now?
00:45:39I've been doing it since I was three.
00:46:01Got another one.
00:46:10I think we need more.
00:46:11We don't want to look like cheapskates.
00:46:13Well, on the other hand,
00:46:14we don't want to look like the kind of parents that spoil our kids.
00:46:16No, we would never spoil our kids.
00:46:19It's true.
00:46:20So what, five more boxes?
00:46:22Ten more.
00:46:24Big ones!
00:46:26Super close.
00:46:27Like, huddle them together.
00:46:28It's super, super close.
00:46:29Here we go.
00:46:37Okay, I got it.
00:46:37Bend down.
00:46:38Bend down.
00:46:38I can't see you.
00:46:39I can't see you.
00:46:40Grandpa, get closer to Grandma.
00:46:42Now, listen, you guys.
00:46:43I know what I'm doing here, okay?
00:46:44I want the kids to look like that.
00:46:45I don't think that.
00:46:46Do it.
00:46:46I'll do it.
00:46:47Hold on.
00:46:47Hold on.
00:46:48Hold on.
00:46:48Okay, I see.
00:46:49Okay.
00:46:51All right.
00:46:51All right.
00:46:51So we're going to try.
00:46:52All right, guys.
00:46:53Five seconds.
00:46:54Okay.
00:46:54Okay.
00:46:55Okay.
00:46:55Okay.
00:46:56Five.
00:46:58Four.
00:46:58Three.
00:46:59Two.
00:47:01One.
00:47:01Merry Christmas!
00:47:06That was so lovely.
00:47:09Right?
00:47:10Yes.
00:47:15Hey, Hawk.
00:47:16What's on your shirt?
00:47:20Oh!
00:47:21Dude!
00:47:22Dude, it's on!
00:47:24Hey!
00:47:24Hey!
00:47:25Oh!
00:47:26Oh!
00:47:26Oh!
00:47:27Oh!
00:47:27Oh!
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00:47:50Oh!
00:47:51Oh!
00:47:52Oh!
00:47:53Oh!
00:47:54Everything turns to right
00:47:58And we're together
00:48:01Together it's Christmas time
00:48:04We're sending never
00:48:07We'll leave our minds together it's Christmas time
00:48:12We'll bring you a Christmas cheerio
00:48:17Make sure it's not in your supply
00:48:24Oh my God, Mr. Merriman is here
00:48:39Mr. Merriman?
00:48:43Hi!
00:48:44Hi, Mr. Merriman
00:48:45So this is Goose Lane, huh?
00:48:47I'm surprised I've never been here
00:48:49I wasn't expecting you this early
00:48:53Nah, I should have called
00:48:54The good news is
00:48:56You're featured in the Times food section tomorrow
00:48:59Wow
00:49:00Mm-hmm
00:49:01So this must be Mr. Edwards
00:49:05Ah, call me Max
00:49:06Nobody calls me Mr. Edwards
00:49:08Literally
00:49:09Uh, will you excuse me for a minute?
00:49:17I'm gonna...
00:49:18Yeah
00:49:18Hey!
00:49:21Look, I apologize
00:49:23Uh, they're not usually like this
00:49:25No
00:49:25They remind me of my own family
00:49:27My kids are grown now
00:49:30But I wouldn't miss those times for anything
00:49:32Now, I know that I sprung this show on you
00:49:37But I think you're gonna do just fine
00:49:39Well, I've seen all I need to
00:49:44Are you sure you don't wanna come in?
00:49:47No, my driver's out front
00:49:48I only have today to find my wife the perfect gift
00:49:50If I might offer some advice
00:49:52There is a crack in everything, Joy
00:49:56That's how the light gets in
00:49:59Merry Christmas
00:50:01Merry Christmas
00:50:04I'll do it
00:50:05I'll do it
00:50:06Hey, hey, hey
00:50:29Were you up all night?
00:50:30I saw the lights on
00:50:31I brought you some
00:50:32What's this?
00:50:39Your gallery
00:50:40You mean, uh, Mr. Joy Edwards gallery?
00:50:45By appointment only
00:50:46Soon to be seen by a TV audience
00:50:48A cooking show audience
00:50:50A hungry audience
00:50:52Thank you
00:50:54I should be thanking you
00:50:56Okay
00:50:56You two are gonna have excellent on-screen chemistry
00:51:11Uh, Max
00:51:15You should pick up the desserts
00:51:16Because the bakery closes early on the holiday
00:51:19Bakery by the tree lot?
00:51:21Oh
00:51:22Don't worry
00:51:24I got it
00:51:25Can I drive?
00:51:26I have my permit
00:51:27Show it to me
00:51:29You ever drive before?
00:51:36Whatever, his parents are out of town
00:51:38I'm good
00:51:39They just never let me
00:51:41Let's go, kid
00:51:44Create some recipes
00:51:50Create some recipes and start some tradition
00:51:51You'll find your meals and your life improving
00:51:53Who said that?
00:51:54You did
00:51:55Volume 1
00:51:56Wow
00:51:57You memorized that?
00:52:01You know
00:52:01You're like the only person
00:52:03Who isn't being paid to be with me
00:52:04Oh, that can't be true
00:52:06My parents are always with clients
00:52:08They FaceTime me every morning to tell me they love me
00:52:10But they're never around
00:52:12Well, of course they love you
00:52:14How could they not?
00:52:15You're an amazing young lady
00:52:17Really?
00:52:18Yeah
00:52:19If I had a daughter
00:52:20I'd want her to be just like you
00:52:23Let's get in and out
00:52:44Because I want to drive
00:52:45Let's get the food home first
00:52:48And I'll find a parking lot
00:52:49And you can drive around
00:52:50That's not driving
00:52:51Well, it's all the time I have
00:52:53I'm like my dad
00:52:54Hey
00:52:55Hey
00:52:56Come here
00:52:57Let me drive home
00:53:07Deal?
00:53:09Deal
00:53:10All right, kid
00:53:12Oh!
00:53:18Oh!
00:53:18What are you doing?
00:53:23Sorry
00:53:23It's already ordered
00:53:29Two pies
00:53:30Cake
00:53:31And a yule walk
00:53:32Yeah, I know that
00:53:34You got it
00:53:35Let's go get it
00:53:35No
00:53:38Why not?
00:53:42Just
00:53:43There's someone in there
00:53:45I don't want to see
00:53:45Okay
00:53:46Who?
00:53:48Oh, it's your girlfriend, isn't it?
00:53:51No
00:53:51Yeah
00:53:52Well, who could it be?
00:53:53It's a girl
00:53:54It's a girl
00:53:55It's a girl
00:53:55She
00:53:57Remember when it said
00:53:59Stay in your own lane?
00:54:00This is the time
00:54:01Stay in your own lane
00:54:02Or you lose driving privileges, okay?
00:54:05So you can go get that food
00:54:06I'll stick you in the parking lot
00:54:09All right?
00:54:09Go just
00:54:10Go get the food
00:54:11What are you chatting, kid?
00:54:28Come on
00:54:29Chatting
00:54:30Got it
00:54:35Forgot your yule log
00:54:40Hey
00:54:41You
00:54:43Oh, I'm sorry
00:54:44That's also mine
00:54:45Oh, it's all yours
00:54:46Dad, let's go
00:54:50You have a kid, too?
00:54:53It's the neighbor's kid
00:54:54Are you kidding me?
00:54:56Dad, come on
00:54:57Run
00:54:58Go
00:54:59You disgust me
00:55:00I can't believe you
00:55:02You're a horrible man
00:55:04I hope you have a lousy Christmas
00:55:06I am
00:55:07You know what?
00:55:08Does your wife know about this kid?
00:55:09Hey
00:55:09Fine, over
00:55:11You said I could drive
00:55:12Everybody's watching
00:55:13Hold down, go down
00:55:14You're right, you're right
00:55:15Okay?
00:55:16I hope that yule log
00:55:17falls in the fire or something
00:55:19Okay
00:55:23Okay
00:55:25All right
00:55:28Ooh
00:55:29We are doing this
00:55:31Yes, we are
00:55:32Lots of stuff
00:55:32Great
00:55:33Where's Max?
00:55:35He's getting dressed
00:55:35Ah, yeah
00:55:36You guys should go get ready, too, actually
00:55:38They're gonna be here soon
00:55:39You got it
00:55:40You got a hard bed
00:55:42Hey
00:55:42Don't be talking with your mouth full
00:55:45Now, scoot
00:55:46In the kitchen
00:55:56Hi, Mom
00:55:59Wow
00:56:02Oh, you look beautiful
00:56:05Looking good, Mamacita
00:56:09And I'm still not sure
00:56:12About that lipstick, Joy
00:56:13Marta
00:56:14Leave the girl alone
00:56:16Yes, dear
00:56:17Wow
00:56:25You look better than the family in my books
00:56:39Yeah, those posers don't hold a candle to us
00:56:41You don't think I look washed out without makeup
00:56:45Oh, you look beautiful
00:56:47I shaved
00:56:49You know, just slouch a little
00:56:53Nah, we'll just tell them you had a growth spurt
00:56:57Merry Christmas
00:56:59Merry Christmas
00:57:00Merry Christmas
00:57:01Merry Christmas
00:57:02Merry Christmas
00:57:06Okay, the cameras are gonna be here soon
00:57:09So everybody just be yourselves
00:57:11But don't
00:57:12You know, don't
00:57:13They don't
00:57:14They don't
00:57:45Oh, God.
00:57:45Joy.
00:57:47We can do this.
00:57:48We can.
00:57:50Nothing's going to go wrong.
00:57:51Nothing.
00:57:53Let's go.
00:57:58Hi.
00:57:59Where can I touch up my glam?
00:58:01Almost done with your mic.
00:58:05You ready, Steve?
00:58:07Yeah.
00:58:08All right, Joy.
00:58:08It's showtime.
00:58:09Let's go, Steve.
00:58:15I hope you're ready, world, because we're getting a behind-the-scenes look into the magical Christmas world of Joy Edwards.
00:58:37Come on.
00:58:38Welcome, welcome to Goose Lane.
00:58:52Merry Christmas.
00:58:53Merry Christmas.
00:58:54Yeah.
00:58:56Oh, Joy.
00:58:59It's just as you described it.
00:59:01Oh, well, I wouldn't make it up.
00:59:06What a treat.
00:59:08Come on in.
00:59:09All right.
00:59:10We like to grow our own winter vegetables, some of which we'll be eating tonight.
00:59:17So fresh.
00:59:21Finally, the beloved Goose Lane chicken coop.
00:59:24Oh, you better stay back.
00:59:27The Reds get a feisty around the holidays.
00:59:30All right.
00:59:39Ooh, angry chickens.
00:59:43Wow.
00:59:44All right.
00:59:58Wow.
00:59:59Yes.
01:00:00So these eggs will be found in the stuffing and my holiday scramble on Christmas morning.
01:00:07It doesn't get any fresher than this.
01:00:09The secret to my turkey, brining.
01:00:19I do it for two days.
01:00:21Oh.
01:00:22Wow.
01:00:23Looks like we have company, huh?
01:00:25Yeah.
01:00:26Hey, honey.
01:00:29Um, Max is the guinea pig for all my recipes.
01:00:34Oh.
01:00:34And I'm still alive.
01:00:35As long as you don't mess up cutting the turkey.
01:00:38Oh, you two are just like newlyweds.
01:00:41It's like we were married yesterday.
01:00:44Um, why don't we go meet the rest of the family?
01:00:51And this is Tommy and Tori.
01:00:57A pleasure to be on the show, Liza.
01:00:59I'm a big fan.
01:01:00Thank you, Tori.
01:01:01Tommy, how old are you?
01:01:03Thirteen.
01:01:08From what I've read, you two live close.
01:01:16Oh, six, eight, three, one.
01:01:19Uh, Dad's always been very fascinated with zip codes.
01:01:22And I still married them anyway.
01:01:25Well, nothing moves the mail quicker, especially around Christmas time.
01:01:28That's enough, dear.
01:01:32Oh, wow.
01:01:33My husband painted everything.
01:01:43Max Stranlin?
01:01:44Oh, that's his maiden name.
01:01:47I would love one of these in my home.
01:01:49Well, you can have one.
01:01:50Everything here is for sale.
01:01:52Well, except the one over the mantle.
01:01:54Max painted that one for me.
01:01:55I'll paint you another one.
01:01:57Look, anything you like.
01:01:58If you see it, I'll take it off the wall and put it right in your car.
01:02:01Right now.
01:02:04Joy, your earrings are gorgeous.
01:02:07Oh, thank you.
01:02:08You know, they get so heavy, I need a break.
01:02:11Oh, I get it.
01:02:12So, this is my favorite part.
01:02:15We open presents on Christmas morning,
01:02:18but it's a long-standing tradition
01:02:21that we exchange handmade gifts on Christmas Eve.
01:02:25Oh, that is beautiful.
01:02:27Can I help?
01:02:28Yes, please.
01:02:31I'm making everything.
01:02:33Wow.
01:02:41I'll stay in here.
01:02:44Him too?
01:02:47Just what he needs for those long neighborhood wives.
01:02:50Oh, well, maybe he'll come with me.
01:02:52All my favorite recipes.
01:03:02All right.
01:03:07Antique paintbrushes.
01:03:09Okay, I didn't make them,
01:03:10but I saw them and I thought of you.
01:03:12I love them.
01:03:13You haven't opened your stocking yet, Joy.
01:03:18Yeah, open it.
01:03:20See what they got you.
01:03:22Okay.
01:03:22Oh, a chopstick holder.
01:03:29It's just what I wanted.
01:03:32Whoa, hey, hey, hey.
01:03:34Wait a second, son.
01:03:35Would you?
01:03:36Interesting gift.
01:03:38Sorry, Mom.
01:03:39We were just messing with you
01:03:40since you're always honest about laundry.
01:03:43Yeah, you're naughty and nice, you know.
01:03:45Dad's kids for you.
01:03:46You guys are the best parents I've ever had.
01:03:54Expecting company?
01:03:56It's a little early for Santa.
01:04:06Oh, I got it.
01:04:07Oh, no, no, no.
01:04:08Let me.
01:04:09Why don't you take everyone to the table?
01:04:11Okay, who's hungry?
01:04:16I know I am.
01:04:17Okay.
01:04:19I know.
01:04:21You know, it's probably a neighbor
01:04:24bringing some holiday cheer.
01:04:25Are you Max's wife?
01:04:56Ah, it is so sweet of you to stop by.
01:05:00As one woman to another, I should tell you,
01:05:01he's come to the bakery several times
01:05:03without his wedding ring.
01:05:04What's in a ring?
01:05:06Five golden rings.
01:05:08He also lied about your son,
01:05:10said he was a neighbor's kid.
01:05:19Didn't you hear what I'm saying?
01:05:22Um, your husband.
01:05:23Ew.
01:05:23And what better time for forgiveness
01:05:26than Christmas?
01:05:29We deserve each other.
01:05:31Oh, thank you.
01:05:37Thanks again for the poinsettia,
01:05:40Ginger.
01:05:40Is she joining us?
01:05:49No, she's vegan.
01:05:54She's done it again.
01:05:56Joy Edwards, this looks beautiful.
01:05:59Oh, thank you.
01:06:01And while it looks like a lot of work
01:06:05was put into this,
01:06:07it was.
01:06:10The truth is,
01:06:11it doesn't matter how
01:06:13or where we celebrate the holiday.
01:06:16We could be sitting on lawn furniture
01:06:19eating takeout.
01:06:21The important thing
01:06:22is that we're all together.
01:06:24Merry Christmas
01:06:27from the Edwards family.
01:06:29Merry Christmas.
01:06:32Yes.
01:06:34There we go.
01:06:37There you go.
01:06:39I have no idea
01:06:40what you're missing out on.
01:06:41Oh, here.
01:06:43Give it some work.
01:06:45It's your specialty.
01:06:49Hey.
01:06:51Have I ever told you guys
01:06:52about the first Christmas
01:06:53I spent with your mom?
01:06:54I don't think so.
01:06:55I'm sure you have.
01:06:56I've never heard it.
01:06:57No, no.
01:06:57Me neither.
01:06:58You've heard it.
01:06:59No, never.
01:07:00Dad, tell us.
01:07:01Inquiring minds want to know.
01:07:02Don't you?
01:07:03Don't you?
01:07:04Yeah.
01:07:05I do.
01:07:07Listen.
01:07:09It was winter night
01:07:10just like this one.
01:07:14Snow's falling down.
01:07:18I'm walking down the sidewalk.
01:07:21Then I saw her.
01:07:23She's coming my way.
01:07:25Hideous.
01:07:26Christmas sweater.
01:07:27Reindeer clip.
01:07:29Up in her hair.
01:07:31But I'll tell you.
01:07:33She was so beautiful.
01:07:38The first ten seconds I knew
01:07:40that she was going to be
01:07:41in my life.
01:07:43Forever.
01:07:45But you never told me that.
01:07:46Now, you know us artists.
01:07:50An eye for detail.
01:07:53Besides,
01:07:54you're pretty hard to forget.
01:08:02How touching.
01:08:04Can you pass the yams?
01:08:06So, we have a pumpkin pie,
01:08:14a Dutch apple,
01:08:15a Christmas cake,
01:08:17and my signature,
01:08:19your log.
01:08:20Oh.
01:08:21I'm sorry, Mom.
01:08:47Ah, that's our tummies.
01:08:50And, uh, yes,
01:08:51that is a ping-pong table.
01:08:53It's okay, buddy.
01:08:53Because who doesn't love
01:08:55a DIY project?
01:08:57That's right.
01:08:58Uh,
01:08:59nothing goes to waste here,
01:09:01Who's Lane?
01:09:02Uh,
01:09:02we preached that.
01:09:04Uh, uh,
01:09:04so, Tori,
01:09:05you remember that song
01:09:06you were singing earlier?
01:09:07We wish you a Merry Christmas,
01:09:11we wish you a Merry Christmas,
01:09:13we wish you a Merry Christmas,
01:09:15and a Happy New Year!
01:09:19So nice.
01:09:21Sabrina?
01:09:22Henry?
01:09:22Mom,
01:09:23you're supposed to be skiing.
01:09:23Your,
01:09:24your father twisted his ankle.
01:09:26Is that Frederick Armella?
01:09:29I,
01:09:29I've taken early retirement.
01:09:31Okay.
01:09:32You're coming with me.
01:09:34Now,
01:09:35kill the cameras.
01:09:35I'm sorry,
01:09:36I can't,
01:09:37we're live.
01:09:37Keep the cameras rolling,
01:09:38fellas,
01:09:39this is TV gold.
01:09:41Uh,
01:09:41like so many of you out there,
01:09:45uh,
01:09:45we are a blended family.
01:09:48Tommy and Tori
01:09:49have two sets of parents,
01:09:51so that means
01:09:52it's double Christmases,
01:09:54and what could be better than that?
01:09:57Okay.
01:09:58Um,
01:09:58I don't know
01:10:00what's going on here,
01:10:01but, um,
01:10:02it's over.
01:10:03I don't know if you're coming with me.
01:10:09My name is Sabrina Swinton,
01:10:10and I'm currently seeking representation.
01:10:12Sabrina!
01:10:12Sabrina!
01:10:17I'm sorry,
01:10:18Joy.
01:10:20Me too,
01:10:21honey.
01:10:22Gave it a shot.
01:10:25I'll, uh,
01:10:26I'll be by tomorrow
01:10:28to pick up my check.
01:10:31Bye, Mom!
01:10:32Bye, Dad!
01:10:33Thanks for coming!
01:10:37Yeah, well,
01:10:39empty nest syndrome.
01:10:40I mean,
01:10:40we knew it was gonna happen,
01:10:42just not so soon.
01:10:44Joy,
01:10:46we tried.
01:10:47It's over.
01:10:47Not until we
01:10:50dig into that
01:10:51Yule log.
01:10:55Excuse me.
01:10:58Gotta love
01:10:59live TV.
01:11:02Joy,
01:11:03I know this is probably
01:11:04the worst time
01:11:05for this,
01:11:06but
01:11:06the water damage
01:11:09in my loft,
01:11:11it's been fixed for weeks.
01:11:14Yeah.
01:11:15I'm still here
01:11:17because
01:11:17I don't want
01:11:19to be your friend.
01:11:22I don't want
01:11:22any more first dates
01:11:23or last dates.
01:11:26I know who
01:11:26I want to be with.
01:11:34Max,
01:11:34please,
01:11:35just not now.
01:11:37Why not now?
01:11:39What are we waiting for?
01:11:43You told me
01:11:44not to settle
01:11:44for the second best.
01:11:45I love you,
01:11:47Joy.
01:11:48I always have.
01:11:50I always will.
01:11:51You just say the word
01:11:52and we'll go back
01:11:55out there together.
01:12:01Joy.
01:12:04Joy.
01:12:05Joy.
01:12:05Joy.
01:12:14Joy.
01:12:17Joy.
01:12:18Joy.
01:12:18Joy.
01:12:26Joy.
01:12:32Joy.
01:13:02Hello.
01:13:05Hi.
01:13:08So, who wants dessert?
01:13:16Could you give me one minute?
01:13:18Of course.
01:13:20One minute.
01:13:22Bill, are you getting all of this?
01:13:25Max!
01:13:27Max!
01:13:30Max!
01:13:32Max!
01:13:33Max!
01:13:34Max!
01:13:35Max!
01:13:36Max!
01:13:37Max!
01:13:38Max!
01:13:39Max!
01:13:40Max!
01:13:41Max!
01:13:42Max!
01:13:43Max!
01:13:44Max!
01:13:45Max!
01:13:46Max!
01:13:47Max!
01:13:48Max!
01:13:49Max!
01:13:50Max!
01:13:51I don't know.
01:14:21I guess it's obvious by now that those weren't my kids or my parents. Max isn't my husband. The sounds you heard from the hen house, you too.
01:14:42The eggs are from the market, the plants from the nursery, the pies from the bakery. Even the name Goose Lane is a lie. There has not been a goose here since I moved in.
01:14:57Everything you saw here tonight was fake. Most of all, me.
01:15:05The truth is, I've never had a family. I don't even know what one is. At least I didn't until these last few days.
01:15:17I am sorry for pretending to be someone I'm not.
01:15:26The real joy, Edwards. Me. Is a fraud. Is a mess. And alone.
01:15:43Oh.
01:15:50Well.
01:15:54Happy holidays from Goose Lane.
01:15:59That's a wrap.
01:16:00Happy holidays from Goose Lane.
01:16:01I'm sorry, Joy.
01:16:03Thanks for saying anything.
01:16:07Thanks.
01:16:07Thanks.
01:16:09Thanks.
01:16:10Thanks, Joey.
01:16:11Thanks.
01:16:13Thanks,
01:16:25A!
01:16:26Where's my phone?
01:16:31Come on.
01:16:35Oh, here it is.
01:16:38Okay.
01:16:38Please, please, please.
01:16:56Oh, here it is.
01:17:26Hey, hey, are you up yet?
01:17:46Where are you?
01:17:47Hey, I'm in here.
01:17:53Merry Christmas.
01:17:56What are you two doing here?
01:17:59Well, you didn't think I was going to leave you with all this mess.
01:18:03Special delivery.
01:18:05On Christmas Day?
01:18:07Yeah, well, I know people.
01:18:12Oh.
01:18:13You guys, thank you.
01:18:19Oh, thank you for giving us a family at Christmas so we wouldn't have to be alone.
01:18:26Oh, I know that I complain every now and then, but I consider myself lucky to work all these
01:18:35years with someone I consider a daughter.
01:18:39Oh, Marta.
01:18:40Even though I am way too young to be your mother.
01:18:42Oh, Marta.
01:18:44Oh, and I have not forgotten about your retirement package.
01:18:50Oh, no rush.
01:18:52I'll be traveling.
01:18:54Really?
01:18:55Freddie and I are going to be wintering in the 33427 area.
01:19:05That's vocal return.
01:19:08Marta has a timeshare.
01:19:09Whoa, wait.
01:19:10A timeshare?
01:19:11Honey, you've been overpaying me for years.
01:19:13Well, I'm glad something good came out of all this.
01:19:18Oh, God.
01:19:19Okay.
01:19:19What?
01:19:20You pull yourself together.
01:19:22Go get the door.
01:19:24I got the dishes.
01:19:28All dry.
01:19:35Merry Christmas, Miss Edwards.
01:19:37Oh, we're way past Miss Edwards, Sabrina.
01:19:40And I owe you a huge apology, Grace.
01:19:45No, I actually owe you an apology, Joy.
01:19:48We've been so wrapped up in work, it took seeing you with the kids to realize that they
01:19:54need parents who are going to be there, and that's exactly what we're going to be from
01:19:58now on.
01:19:59So thank you.
01:20:03Do you want to come in for some leftovers?
01:20:05Oh, another time?
01:20:07Sabrina and I are going to make gingerbread houses today.
01:20:09And we're going to make all the recipes you gave me, too.
01:20:12And my dad's going to take me for a driving lesson.
01:20:15Oh, it sounds like the perfect Christmas.
01:20:17Yeah.
01:20:18You have a great Christmas, too.
01:20:22Goodbye.
01:20:23Bye.
01:20:23Bye.
01:20:37Max, hey, it's me.
01:20:39It's like my 10th call before noon.
01:20:43Um, call me back.
01:20:45Okay, bye.
01:21:00Max!
01:21:01Max!
01:21:02Mr. Merriman.
01:21:06I, uh, think we should probably talk, don't you?
01:21:13Look, before you say anything, I just want to tell you how sorry I am for ruining your Christmas
01:21:18and possibly your whole company.
01:21:22I'm going to make a statement saying you knew nothing about this.
01:21:25I really didn't mean to lie.
01:21:27It just snowballed, and I didn't know how to stop it.
01:21:31I know.
01:21:33I've known since the beginning, dear.
01:21:36We've had all our authors.
01:21:38It's just part of business.
01:21:39I've always gone with my guts.
01:21:42When you first came to me with that book, so original, so full of promise, I saw something
01:21:49in you.
01:21:49How could I turn that down?
01:21:53I'm guessing you wish you had now.
01:21:58Your books are about family and togetherness.
01:22:02That message means something, whether you have one or not.
01:22:05I've watched you all these years, hoping you'd find real love along the way.
01:22:11I thought, doing this show, maybe you'd see what you were missing.
01:22:16So, you risked embarrassing the whole publishing house for me?
01:22:20Everything's a risk in this business, and in life.
01:22:23That's what makes it so rewarding.
01:22:26I don't know what to say, Mr. Merriman.
01:22:30Well, I do.
01:22:31Well, online sales went through the roof last night.
01:22:35The viewers loved you, because you're not perfect.
01:22:40You're on the other side of perfect, just like the rest of us.
01:22:46And if you feel like writing this next chapter, Merriman Publishing would be happy and honored
01:22:54to publish it.
01:22:56No need to make the decision now.
01:22:58Well, I'm guessing you have a few things to sort out.
01:23:03It might be too late for that.
01:23:04No, it's never too late.
01:23:06Especially on Christmas.
01:23:12Well, I'm due for some Christmas caroling, although I have the worst voice in the family.
01:23:19Oh, wait.
01:23:21Before I forget.
01:23:22Yeah.
01:23:22Yeah.
01:23:22For you.
01:23:35They're bookmarks.
01:23:37Handmade tassel.
01:23:39Metallic and cotton embroidery.
01:23:41Volume two.
01:23:42Volume three.
01:23:47I'll treasure them.
01:23:48Merry Christmas.
01:23:57You too, Joy.
01:24:03Bye.
01:24:04You answered.
01:24:28Yeah, sorry.
01:24:30I've been trying to think of what to say.
01:24:31I'll be able to clear out my paintings in just a little bit.
01:24:35Where are you?
01:24:37I'm back.
01:24:42Max?
01:24:43Down here.
01:24:46The one above.
01:24:49The Manfred Gallery.
01:24:51It's not for sale.
01:24:54Wait, the Manfred Gallery?
01:24:56Isn't that...
01:24:57The best gallery in New York.
01:24:58Oh, my God.
01:25:00Wait, they're taking you.
01:25:01That's amazing.
01:25:02Apparently, Manfred's a foodie.
01:25:05He saw the show.
01:25:06And he's giving me a window.
01:25:07And he even bought one for himself.
01:25:12That's so good.
01:25:16It's because of you.
01:25:18And you're a great friend, you know?
01:25:22What's wrong with being great friends, right?
01:25:28We'll get coffee.
01:25:29No, I don't want to get coffee.
01:25:31And I can't be your friend.
01:25:33And all that stuff I said before, and mostly what I didn't say...
01:25:38The first ten seconds when I saw you walking down the sidewalk, I thought, hmm, now there's
01:25:47someone who could break my heart.
01:25:49So I just kept walking.
01:25:53Right?
01:25:53I didn't name my fake husband after the guy in The Exorcist.
01:25:56I named him after you.
01:25:59Because...
01:26:00It's the only time that I've ever let myself picture a future with someone.
01:26:06It's been with you.
01:26:07I love you.
01:26:12I always have.
01:26:13And I always will.
01:26:14And...
01:26:15It's been with you.
01:26:45It's been with you.
01:27:15It's been with you.
01:27:17It's been with you.
01:27:35It's been with you.
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