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00:00:00Alyssa,
00:00:29you're gonna do great.
00:00:31You're just gonna call him back tomorrow
00:00:33and tell him you misspoke.
00:00:34You meant 70-30 exposure.
00:00:39Okay, fine. Patch him through.
00:00:42Mr. Flaherty, hi.
00:00:44It's Sam Wallace calling.
00:00:46I heard there was a little misunderstanding with Melissa.
00:00:49No, you're absolutely right.
00:00:51I don't work there anymore as of today.
00:00:54I was just calling to make sure...
00:00:57Hello?
00:00:59Melissa?
00:01:02He hung up.
00:01:03I think it's time to get Rousey involved.
00:01:06No, I know you're absolutely right,
00:01:08but Flaherty can be fickle.
00:01:11Okay, fine. Patch him through.
00:01:14Mr. Rousey, hi. It's Sam.
00:01:17Hi, yes.
00:01:18We've had a little bump in the road transitioning Mr. Flaherty.
00:01:21Oh, no, no, no. Nothing serious.
00:01:24I'm thinking champagne, a couple Broadway tickets.
00:01:27You know, I would.
00:01:29It's just I start my new job tomorrow.
00:01:33Hi there.
00:01:34I'm calling to see if you have any tickets for this Sunday's matinee.
00:01:39Of course I'll hold.
00:01:40Mr. Rousey, everything's been arranged.
00:01:42Tickets, car service, the work.
00:01:44So please tell Melissa that...
00:01:48Okay, patch me through.
00:01:50Melissa, crisis averted.
00:01:52Going forward, remember that Mr. Flaherty prefers email.
00:01:55Don't hold back on those exclamation marks, okay?
00:01:57You're gonna do great.
00:01:58Bye.
00:01:59Hey, you.
00:02:19What time is it? Am I late?
00:02:22No, no, no. It's still night time. Don't worry.
00:02:24Oh, our date. I forgot. I'm so sorry.
00:02:27Don't be sorry. You hungry?
00:02:29Starving.
00:02:31So, how was your last day?
00:02:34Oh, busy, but good.
00:02:36I really feel like one chapter's closing and the best one's about to begin.
00:02:41Castleton Investments won't know what hit them.
00:02:43Honestly, I haven't been this excited about something in a long time.
00:02:47I hope they meant it when they said I could take some risks.
00:02:49I want to focus on some of those independent startups I was telling you about.
00:02:53Always looking out for the little guy.
00:02:55How about you? Work busy this week?
00:02:58Oh, yeah.
00:02:59Alec's got some big deal he keeps talking about, so guess who's been picking up the slack?
00:03:02He's really lucky to have a partner like you.
00:03:04I'd say I'm the lucky one.
00:03:11What's that?
00:03:13An early Christmas present.
00:03:23Alec, again.
00:03:26Now, where were we?
00:03:33Should you get it?
00:03:34You don't mind?
00:03:38Talk to me.
00:03:39Yeah.
00:03:43Alright.
00:03:44Alright.
00:03:46Sorry about that.
00:03:47Everything okay?
00:03:48Yeah.
00:03:49This deal Alec's been working on might be going through, so he needs me back at the office.
00:03:53Ring check?
00:03:54Tomorrow night?
00:03:57Sounds great.
00:03:58Oh, you might want to open that.
00:04:02Right now?
00:04:03Yeah, why not?
00:04:04I don't know.
00:04:11I got it when I was in Germany last month.
00:04:14It's, um, beautiful.
00:04:19You're welcome.
00:04:22Tomorrow night, it's me and you.
00:04:43You're welcome.
00:04:53Hi, Mom.
00:04:54Hi, honey.
00:04:56How are ya?
00:04:57I'm great.
00:04:59I just finished hanging the stockings and I thought I'd give a call and check in.
00:05:03See if you might consider coming home this year.
00:05:06Mom, you know the stock exchange is open Christmas Eve.
00:05:08We talked about this.
00:05:09Yes, I know, but it's been eight years, Sammy.
00:05:13Uh, you're still planning to come for New Year's though, right?
00:05:16Yeah, yeah, but it's not the same.
00:05:19I mean, don't you miss having a real Christmas tree?
00:05:21Or my homemade hot chocolate?
00:05:23Or those cheesy puff pastry things I used to make?
00:05:26I do love those.
00:05:27Mom, I am starting my first day at my new job.
00:05:30I'm literally outside the building right now.
00:05:32Oh, I forgot it was today.
00:05:34Oh, that's exciting.
00:05:36Yeah, it's a huge opportunity to climb the ladder.
00:05:38Sammy?
00:05:39Sammy?
00:05:40Hello?
00:05:41Sorry.
00:05:42Are you okay?
00:05:43I'm great.
00:05:44Perfect.
00:05:45Yeah, I will call you later, okay?
00:05:46Love you.
00:05:47Love you too.
00:05:48Bye.
00:05:49Good morning, Cassie.
00:05:50Take your best, Liz.
00:05:51Good morning.
00:05:52Good morning, Cassie.
00:05:53Take your best, Liz.
00:05:54Okay, cool.
00:05:55One sec.
00:05:56I'm sorry.
00:05:57He's unavailable to teach your call.
00:05:58Excuse me?
00:05:59I'm sorry, he's unavailable to teach your call.
00:06:00Excuse me?
00:06:01Excuse me, what's going on?
00:06:02Sorry.
00:06:04I'm sorry.
00:06:06I'm sorry.
00:06:07He's unavailable to teach your call.
00:06:08Excuse me.
00:06:09Excuse me.
00:06:10What's going on?
00:06:11Oh, sorry.
00:06:13Thanks.
00:06:14I'm sorry.
00:06:15I'm sorry.
00:06:16He's unavailable to teach your call.
00:06:17Excuse me.
00:06:18Excuse me.
00:06:19What's going on?
00:06:20Oh, sorry.
00:06:22Thanks.
00:06:23Mr. Markham?
00:06:24I'm sorry.
00:06:25I'm sorry.
00:06:26He's unavailable to teach your call.
00:06:27Excuse me.
00:06:28Excuse me.
00:06:29What's going on?
00:06:30Oh, sorry.
00:06:32Thanks.
00:06:51Mr. Markham?
00:06:52Uh-huh.
00:06:53Uh-huh.
00:06:54Right.
00:06:55Yeah.
00:06:56I told them.
00:06:57Correct.
00:06:58Will?
00:06:59Uh, I'll have to call you back.
00:07:01What are you doing here?
00:07:02Where's Mr. Markham?
00:07:03Um...
00:07:04What is going on?
00:07:05You know that deal Alec was working on?
00:07:07Yeah?
00:07:08It was an acquisition.
00:07:09You bought this company.
00:07:10I had no idea.
00:07:11I only found out after I left your place.
00:07:13I've been up all night.
00:07:14It's been insane.
00:07:15All those people leaving.
00:07:16They're out of jobs now?
00:07:17Yeah, we had to make some cuts.
00:07:18Not the best of timing, I know.
00:07:19But hey, what can you do?
00:07:20Oh, but what can you do?
00:07:21Oh, what can you do?
00:07:22What can you do?
00:07:23What can you do?
00:07:24What can you do?
00:07:25What can you do?
00:07:26What can you do?
00:07:27What can you do?
00:07:28I don't know what you do.
00:07:29Who can you do?
00:07:30If you bought this company.
00:07:31I had no idea.
00:07:32I only found out after I left your place.
00:07:33I've been up all night.
00:07:34It's been insane.
00:07:35All those people leaving.
00:07:36They're out of jobs now?
00:07:37Yeah, we had to make some cuts.
00:07:38Not the best of timing, I know.
00:07:40But hey, what can you do?
00:07:42Oh, but your job is safe.
00:07:44I made sure of that.
00:07:47Okay, and just so I'm clear, you are my boss now?
00:07:52Well, we haven't figured out the specifics yet,
00:07:54but I guess, yeah.
00:07:56I know it's a lot to take in.
00:07:58This isn't going to work.
00:08:00What do you mean?
00:08:01Everyone's going to think the only reason I got to keep my job is because of you.
00:08:05Come on.
00:08:06You're a shark and everyone knows it.
00:08:09You deserve this job.
00:08:11And if they don't get it, who cares?
00:08:12I care.
00:08:14I have to work with them.
00:08:15Build relationships with them.
00:08:16How's it going to look that I'm dating the boss?
00:08:19Then we won't tell anyone.
00:08:23This is supposed to be my chance to spread my wings.
00:08:25Not be water cooler gossip.
00:08:30That's not going to happen.
00:08:33And now that you and Alec are running things,
00:08:35I imagine that investing in independent startups is off the table.
00:08:39Well, I'm sure we could talk about it.
00:08:45Look, if you really don't think this is going to work,
00:08:47then let me make some calls.
00:08:49This is New York City.
00:08:50You can have a job by morning.
00:08:51No, Will.
00:08:51I don't want a job by morning.
00:08:53I wanted this job.
00:08:55I think I just need some time to think.
00:08:59Okay, good idea.
00:09:00Why don't you go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:03We can grab some dinner and then...
00:09:04No.
00:09:06I mean, I need space.
00:09:08I need a break from us.
00:09:10Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:09:11Let's not make any rash decisions here.
00:09:13I'm sorry.
00:09:14I have to go.
00:09:14Sam, come on.
00:09:16It's just business.
00:09:19Not to me.
00:09:19I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:49I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:51I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:52I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:53I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:54I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:55I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:56I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:57I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:58I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:09:59I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:10:00I have to go home and I'll meet you when I'm done here.
00:10:31Oh, good grief.
00:10:45Am I hallucinating?
00:10:46Hi, Mom!
00:10:47What are you doing here?
00:10:49You know, I decided to take some holidays after all.
00:10:52Finally!
00:10:53Oh, I am so happy!
00:10:55Me too.
00:10:56And your new boss is okay with that?
00:10:58Oh, yeah.
00:10:59You know, it turned out today was just a little meet and greet.
00:11:03Yeah, he thought I should enjoy the holiday before it gets busy in the new year, so...
00:11:08I could just hug him.
00:11:11Come on, let's get you settled.
00:11:15How was your trip?
00:11:17I hope the roads were okay.
00:11:20Oh, yeah, they weren't too bad.
00:11:21I forgot how pretty it was this time of year.
00:11:25You know, since you're here, maybe you can help us with the baking tomorrow.
00:11:31We're donating all the baked goods to the food bank.
00:11:33I don't think so.
00:11:35Mom, you know the last time we baked cookies, it didn't end well for the cookies.
00:11:39Well, lucky for you, I believe in second chances.
00:11:42Okay, then.
00:11:43I'd love to.
00:11:44Count me in.
00:11:45Thank you, Sammy.
00:11:46Oh, everybody's going to be so excited to see you.
00:11:49But first, we have to get the tree.
00:11:51So why don't you drop your suitcase, grab the Santa hats, and I'll whip us up some hot cocoa.
00:12:00Oh, they're on the dresser in your room.
00:12:02Oh, boy.
00:12:09Oh, boy.
00:12:32Honey, did you find the hats?
00:12:38Yes.
00:12:39Um, got them.
00:12:57Thanks, Noah.
00:12:58Merry Christmas.
00:12:59Have a good night, guys.
00:12:59Hey, Bob.
00:13:03Hey, Noah.
00:13:04It's a cold one tonight.
00:13:05Oh, no kidding.
00:13:07Here, I thought you might be hungry.
00:13:09Turkey on sourdough, I threw in a cranberry scone for good measure.
00:13:11Oh, you're making me look more like Santa every day.
00:13:14Just doing my part for the community.
00:13:17Unfortunately, I can't eat it.
00:13:19It's our anniversary dinner.
00:13:22Val's making brisket.
00:13:23Oh, wow.
00:13:23Congratulations.
00:13:24How long has it been?
00:13:25Forty years, my friend.
00:13:26Forty years.
00:13:27Uh-huh.
00:13:27I know it's hard to believe.
00:13:29It feels like yesterday we got hitched.
00:13:32And I guess that's what it's like when you meet the right person.
00:13:35You know, years fly by, but time is a way of standing still.
00:13:41You keep that for lunch tomorrow, you say hi to Val for me, all right?
00:13:44I will do that.
00:13:45Look at us back together again.
00:14:00The peanut butter to my jelly, salt to my pepper.
00:14:04Okay, Mom, don't get too excited.
00:14:06Sunny to my Cher.
00:14:07All right, that's just weird.
00:14:09I got you, babe.
00:14:09Also, how come you get to be Cher?
00:14:11I have her voice.
00:14:13Yeah.
00:14:14But you have her style.
00:14:21So, tell me.
00:14:23Uh-oh.
00:14:23Here it comes.
00:14:24How is this Will fellow?
00:14:26Is it serious?
00:14:28Well?
00:14:29Because he's welcome to come and join us here in Crawley.
00:14:31I'd love to meet him.
00:14:33That's really sweet of you, Mom.
00:14:35But he had other plans.
00:14:39Oh, okay.
00:14:42Everything okay with you two?
00:14:44It's complicated.
00:14:48Wait.
00:14:49Where are you going?
00:14:50Just past Bob's farm.
00:14:51Oh, yeah.
00:14:53Bob is selling his trees out of Noah's Cafe now.
00:14:57What?
00:14:58Yeah, he has so many activities for kids and parents
00:15:01that it just made sense for Bob to sell his trees from there.
00:15:04Right.
00:15:05Yeah, that makes sense.
00:15:11Honey, it's been eight years.
00:15:14You've got to talk to him sometime.
00:15:16I know.
00:15:17You're right.
00:15:19Oh, you're going to love it.
00:15:22Wait till you see the fire pit that Noah put in.
00:15:26He's got a thousand twinkle lights out there.
00:15:29That's a lot of twinkle lights.
00:15:32Here we are.
00:15:34Oh, there's Bob.
00:15:41Merry Christmas.
00:15:45All right.
00:15:49Okay.
00:15:52Oh, so pretty.
00:15:54Oh, honey, put your hat on.
00:15:56It's tradition.
00:15:57Hey, Bob.
00:16:01Hey.
00:16:02Oh, well, well, well, Sammy.
00:16:05Good to see you.
00:16:06Hiya, Bob.
00:16:07How are you?
00:16:08Good.
00:16:09Real good.
00:16:10Your mom tells me you started a new job in New York.
00:16:14Yes.
00:16:15It's great.
00:16:17Oh, good.
00:16:19Noah's around here somewhere if you want to say hi.
00:16:21And, and.
00:16:21I think, uh, Noah.
00:16:24Noah, look, who's here?
00:16:37How about we go?
00:16:39Oh, no, I'm just going to grab a tree.
00:16:41I don't think we need a tree this year.
00:16:43Hey.
00:16:44Hi, Noah.
00:16:47Hey, Sammy.
00:16:50Sammy.
00:16:52Noah.
00:16:52Welcome back.
00:16:55I'm not really back.
00:16:56Right.
00:17:01Can I get you ladies something to drink?
00:17:04A hot chocolate, a latte, and.
00:17:07I think they're pretty good on drinks, Bob.
00:17:08Oh, yeah.
00:17:10Well, Noah made some cranberry scones, if you're interested.
00:17:13Sam hates cranberries.
00:17:20Oh, well, we need a tree.
00:17:22So, um, I saw one.
00:17:24I like Bob.
00:17:24You want to give me a hand?
00:17:25Oh, you bet.
00:17:27You bet.
00:17:36The place looks great.
00:17:38Yeah.
00:17:39It's changed a lot.
00:17:41Thanks.
00:17:43It's, uh, been a long time.
00:17:47Yeah.
00:17:48I guess.
00:17:54Well, could we just get a little bit?
00:17:55Well, uh, I'd better go back inside, but enjoy your visit.
00:18:00Yeah, you too.
00:18:01Good morning, Sammy.
00:18:08Good morning.
00:18:10Good morning.
00:18:10Ooh, nice PJs.
00:18:12Good morning.
00:18:23Good morning.
00:18:23Good morning.
00:18:24Ooh, nice PJs.
00:18:27Hot chocolate?
00:18:28Oh.
00:18:28I'm sorry.
00:18:29I couldn't help myself.
00:18:30Oh.
00:18:30I'm sorry.
00:18:31I couldn't help myself.
00:18:32It's okay.
00:18:33I was going to wait till after my run, actually.
00:18:36Run?
00:18:36In this weather?
00:18:37Don't be crazy.
00:18:39Plus, I thought we could decorate the tree.
00:18:41Oh.
00:18:43Now, I took everything up from the basement.
00:18:46I think I have everything.
00:18:48I hope it's enough.
00:18:51And how many trees are we decorating, Mom?
00:18:53Well, if you can see some green, add more sheen.
00:18:57Oh, you used to love these when you were little.
00:19:03Oh, man.
00:19:05Why do you still have this?
00:19:07Because my only child made it for me.
00:19:10In 1995, Mom.
00:19:12Mm-hmm.
00:19:13Come on.
00:19:14It's made out of food.
00:19:16Which is very nicely preserved in glue.
00:19:18Thank you very much.
00:19:22So, last night with Noah.
00:19:27Was it that bad?
00:19:28No.
00:19:29No, you just seemed a little nervous, that's all.
00:19:32I was not nervous.
00:19:36Was I nervous?
00:19:37Honey, you haven't seen him since you left.
00:19:39It's understandable that you'd be a little tongue-tied.
00:19:42Oh, I wouldn't worry about it.
00:19:44You know, the two of you will patch things up
00:19:46and be good friends in no time.
00:19:47Well, I don't think he'd be up for it.
00:19:49You know, Noah can be so stubborn.
00:19:52So can you.
00:19:55No.
00:19:57Sometimes.
00:19:59Maybe.
00:20:00Well, you got it from him.
00:20:06You also get your work ethic from him, too.
00:20:11He'd be so proud of you.
00:20:13I hope you know that.
00:20:14Thanks, Mom.
00:20:15You got a picture of him smiling, too.
00:20:18Why do you think I got it framed?
00:20:19He used to hate pictures.
00:20:22He was always too busy.
00:20:28Yeah, he was.
00:20:33Actually, if you're good here for a few moments,
00:20:37I have some emails that I need to get back to.
00:20:39Sure, honey.
00:20:48Do your 50s or change?
00:20:50You know how Bob loves his Christmas cake.
00:20:53Oh, yeah.
00:20:53And nobody makes it better than you.
00:20:56I appreciate that, Val.
00:20:57Oh, and happy anniversary.
00:20:58Why, thank you, dear.
00:21:01He's such a sweetheart, isn't he?
00:21:03Oh, yeah.
00:21:05And you know, it's not every day a gal like Marina moves into this town.
00:21:09Oh, Val, no.
00:21:10No, but I'm right, though.
00:21:11What you've done with that bookshop is absolutely incredible.
00:21:14Don't you think, Noah?
00:21:15Oh, yeah.
00:21:16It's great.
00:21:17Yeah.
00:21:20Anyway, I'll scoot this out to Bob,
00:21:22and I'll be back shortly for the baking.
00:21:23Sounds good.
00:21:28Sorry about that.
00:21:29No, not your fault.
00:21:30Val's just being Val.
00:21:32Yep.
00:21:36So, yeah, we're about to get started.
00:21:38I'm going to grab some flour and just make yourself a home.
00:21:41Thanks.
00:21:42Uh, hey.
00:21:44I was just wondering, um...
00:21:47Maybe we could go for coffee sometime.
00:21:52Oh.
00:21:53Oh, sorry.
00:21:54I mean, I know you're probably busy and everything.
00:21:56Oh, no, no, no.
00:21:57It's not that.
00:21:58I...
00:21:58There's just been a lot going on.
00:22:01Great.
00:22:02Can I let you know?
00:22:03Yeah, of course.
00:22:07Oh, yeah.
00:22:07You got to try one of these brownies.
00:22:10New recipe I've been working on.
00:22:11Let me know what you think.
00:22:12Okay.
00:22:13Thanks.
00:22:14Oh.
00:22:14Oh, that's on the house.
00:22:17Okay.
00:22:19Dear Tony, it was great to meet you at last year's holiday party.
00:22:32I wanted to let you know that I am looking to expand my resume.
00:22:42Everything okay in here?
00:22:46You've been gone an hour.
00:22:47I just...
00:22:49I'm done.
00:22:51Good.
00:22:51Because we're already late.
00:22:53Late for what?
00:22:54But the bake-a-thon for the food bank.
00:22:57Remember?
00:22:57Oh, right.
00:22:59Right.
00:23:00Where are we going?
00:23:02Uh...
00:23:02No.
00:23:05No!
00:23:06He has the biggest kitchen in town.
00:23:09Mom!
00:23:10He's got three ovens.
00:23:11Three.
00:23:11But don't worry.
00:23:12We'll be done in a few hours.
00:23:13And really, there'll be so many of us there that you won't even have to talk to him if you
00:23:16don't want to.
00:23:17I don't want to.
00:23:18Well, the thing is, I already told them you'd come and help.
00:23:24So...
00:23:25Well, okay then.
00:23:29Let's bake some cookies.
00:23:30Excellent.
00:23:31The theme this year is ugly Christmas sweaters.
00:23:38Sorry.
00:23:41Perfect.
00:23:48I know, right?
00:23:51He's done an amazing job on the renovations.
00:24:01I'll make it quick.
00:24:02We gotta go make some cookies.
00:24:18Hello.
00:24:33Hey.
00:24:34I'm so sorry.
00:24:36I didn't know you were here.
00:24:37Oh, it's all good.
00:24:39I take it you're here for the baking?
00:24:41Um, yeah.
00:24:43Sorry to crash the party.
00:24:45My mom made me come.
00:24:47Everything okay?
00:24:51Oh, yeah.
00:24:53You know, just life.
00:24:57Right.
00:24:58You need a hand with anything?
00:25:01Oh!
00:25:03You ready for this?
00:25:08Nope.
00:25:10Any advice?
00:25:12Yeah, keep your head down.
00:25:13Stay out of the way.
00:25:16I'm kidding.
00:25:17All right, we better get in there.
00:25:21Oh, and, uh, someone here might want to see.
00:25:31No way!
00:25:33Sam!
00:25:34Tessa!
00:25:34Hi!
00:25:35Sam!
00:25:36I haven't seen you in forever!
00:25:39I know.
00:25:40But look at you.
00:25:41You're growing a human!
00:25:43Number three.
00:25:45I haven't seen my toes since 2014.
00:25:47Wow, that's incredible.
00:25:49Congratulations.
00:25:51And not about the toes.
00:25:52About your baby.
00:25:53Oh, well, the boys already look so much like their dad, so I'm just holding out hope that
00:25:59this one is a mini-me.
00:26:00Wow, so you don't know if it's a girl or a boy?
00:26:03No, it's the best surprise life has to offer.
00:26:06Although you coming home is a pretty close second.
00:26:08It's just a visit.
00:26:12We miss you.
00:26:13Oh, for crying out loud.
00:26:15Samantha, is that really you?
00:26:17It's really me.
00:26:19Hi, Val.
00:26:19It's so nice to see you.
00:26:21Well, yeah, likewise.
00:26:22Oh, we've missed you.
00:26:24Yeah.
00:26:25Holy smokes, we haven't seen you since...
00:26:31Well, it's been a while.
00:26:36Have you met Marina?
00:26:37She owns the bookstore over on Main Street.
00:26:40Hey, Marina.
00:26:40Hi.
00:26:41I'm Sam.
00:26:42Hi.
00:26:42It's so nice to meet you.
00:26:44I've heard a lot of things about you.
00:26:46Don't worry, they're good things.
00:26:48Sam, why don't you take off your coat and let's get baking?
00:26:51Oh, yeah.
00:26:52I was just going to bake with it on.
00:26:54I'll take your coat.
00:27:00Wow.
00:27:02Cute.
00:27:09Hey, by the way, those mint chocolate brownies were so good.
00:27:13Right?
00:27:13Life-changing.
00:27:14Yeah, I'm so glad you like them.
00:27:16So yummy.
00:27:17It's a new recipe.
00:27:18It's just...
00:27:18You should just keep making it, honestly.
00:27:20I'll bite the whole thing.
00:27:21Yeah.
00:27:22Okay.
00:27:22Yeah.
00:27:26Um, well, I'm going to get going.
00:27:29I think you have everything.
00:27:30If you need me, I'll be outside.
00:27:32Hey, wait.
00:27:32Aren't you going to stay and help us bake?
00:27:34I'm providing everything but the labor.
00:27:36What more do you want from me?
00:27:37Good luck.
00:27:38All right.
00:27:39Okay, ladies, shall we get started?
00:27:41Yes, let's do this.
00:27:42I'm going to get started.
00:27:44All right.
00:27:44I'm going to beat her record of 123 cookies.
00:27:47Yes, there you go.
00:27:49Oh, jeez.
00:27:50And my kids.
00:27:52My kids.
00:27:52Oh.
00:27:53Right?
00:27:56Cool.
00:27:56Okay.
00:27:57Here we go, Fred.
00:27:58Oh, hey.
00:27:59Oh, hey.
00:27:59Come on.
00:28:01Careful.
00:28:04Hey, three feet away.
00:28:05Remember we talked about this.
00:28:07Come on.
00:28:07It's okay.
00:28:08Come on.
00:28:11I'm sorry about that.
00:28:12They're crazy.
00:28:13It's all right.
00:28:14Hey, how you doing, Pop?
00:28:16Yeah, I'm good.
00:28:18I'm good.
00:28:18Just dropped Tess off.
00:28:19I'm officially an Uber driver now.
00:28:21Unpaid, of course.
00:28:23Yeah, the whole electrician thing
00:28:24that I went to school for.
00:28:26Hobby at this point.
00:28:27Yeah.
00:28:29You see those hems back?
00:28:31Yeah, I saw her.
00:28:32Is that weird?
00:28:34No.
00:28:35Her and I were a long time ago.
00:28:36Yeah, well, that log there
00:28:38would say otherwise.
00:28:42Well, she's looking like
00:28:43a real New Yorker.
00:28:44Those black trench coats
00:28:45are like a uniform.
00:28:47They must hand them out
00:28:47to everyone that moves there.
00:28:50She's not a New Yorker.
00:28:53No, I understand.
00:28:55It's just...
00:28:56He said that if I ever wanted
00:28:58to come work for him,
00:28:59all I'd have to do is call,
00:29:00so...
00:29:01I'm calling.
00:29:03Okay, thank you for your time.
00:29:09I love this ugly sweater theme,
00:29:11but I am sweating bullets.
00:29:13I mean, why do they even bother
00:29:14making maternity sweaters out of wool?
00:29:16Oh, oh, oh.
00:29:19Oh, that's better.
00:29:21Now I'm hungry again.
00:29:22So, how's it going in New York?
00:29:28Is it everything you thought
00:29:29it would be?
00:29:30Yeah.
00:29:32Sometimes.
00:29:33Do you ever miss Crawley?
00:29:36You know, most of the time
00:29:37I'm so busy,
00:29:39I don't know what city I'm in.
00:29:42Other times...
00:29:43Yeah.
00:29:48I do.
00:29:49Would you ever consider moving back?
00:29:53No.
00:29:54Not really.
00:29:55I mean,
00:29:56everything I've worked my whole life for
00:29:58is in New York, so...
00:30:00Besides,
00:30:02this place feels like it's moved on,
00:30:04you know?
00:30:06I'm not sure I fit in here anymore.
00:30:10And,
00:30:11New York has the best takeout,
00:30:14so...
00:30:15Like deep-fried pickles?
00:30:16Mac and cheese?
00:30:17Spring rolls?
00:30:19I could seriously eat my way
00:30:21out of a room full of spring rolls right now.
00:30:23All of it and more.
00:30:25Oh, that's it.
00:30:26We're moving.
00:30:28You ever actually consider leaving Crawley?
00:30:35Not really.
00:30:36No.
00:30:38Ronnie and me,
00:30:38we never had the urge
00:30:40to see what was out there.
00:30:43But we're not you.
00:30:44You wanted to go out there
00:30:47and change the world
00:30:48since you were a kid.
00:30:52You did the right thing in going.
00:30:55You had to follow your dreams.
00:30:59It's funny.
00:31:01You start out with one intention,
00:31:03and then...
00:31:04you wake up one day,
00:31:06and you're somewhere
00:31:08completely different.
00:31:11Sam,
00:31:12you are doing great.
00:31:15You live in a fancy apartment,
00:31:17and you look like a movie star.
00:31:19I mean, come on.
00:31:20Seriously, look at those boots.
00:31:21How much did those boots cost?
00:31:23Too much.
00:31:23Oh, I would trade places with you
00:31:27for a day if I could.
00:31:28Yeah, me too, you.
00:31:30You and Ronnie.
00:31:32Seems like you got it right.
00:31:35Yeah.
00:31:36Well,
00:31:37everyone's got their own path,
00:31:39you know?
00:31:41Mine just so happens to be
00:31:42repopulating rural communities.
00:31:47Oh,
00:31:48anyways,
00:31:49we should get back in there.
00:31:50Who knows what kind of mess they made.
00:31:52Okay.
00:31:52I'm going to need you
00:31:57to come around here and help me.
00:31:58Oh, yes.
00:32:00Here we go.
00:32:01Here we go.
00:32:01Okay.
00:32:03Whew, okay.
00:32:04Yeah?
00:32:04Let's go eat some cookies.
00:32:06Well, decorate cookies.
00:32:07I'll probably eat the cookies.
00:32:08Oh, okay.
00:32:12Well, there you are.
00:32:13We thought the two of you
00:32:14had flown the coop on us.
00:32:16Oh, I'm not sure
00:32:17I'm flying anywhere these days, pal.
00:32:20Holy smokes!
00:32:21Look at this.
00:32:23There are not enough people
00:32:24in Crawley to eat all these cookies.
00:32:26You'd be surprised.
00:32:27The town's actually grown a lot
00:32:28in the last few years.
00:32:30Hey, honey,
00:32:30we already prepped the icing,
00:32:32so just grab one
00:32:33and let's get this show on the road.
00:32:35Come on.
00:32:35Mm-hmm.
00:32:37On it.
00:32:38You're going to love it.
00:32:40Mm-hmm.
00:32:40Oh, I like that.
00:32:42I like that.
00:32:43So, Tessa,
00:32:44you're definitely going to want to do these
00:32:46unless you want it to look like
00:32:47a four-year-old did that.
00:32:49Just do the base layer.
00:32:51I'll get the details.
00:32:52It's fine.
00:32:52Try it.
00:32:53So, um...
00:32:58Oh, boy.
00:32:59Oh, that came out faster than I expected.
00:33:01It's okay.
00:33:02It's okay.
00:33:03You get a mulligan,
00:33:04and I get a snack.
00:33:05Oh, my gosh.
00:33:07Oh, good.
00:33:08Perfect.
00:33:11Like this?
00:33:12Mm-hmm.
00:33:13All right.
00:33:15So, um...
00:33:17I'm losing my touch.
00:33:18Girl's just down.
00:33:19No, you're not.
00:33:19I'm going to do mine.
00:33:20Marina.
00:33:21Her and Noah,
00:33:23they're...
00:33:24Well, they're just friends,
00:33:25as far as I know.
00:33:27Right.
00:33:28That's what I'm going to do.
00:33:29Would it bother you, though?
00:33:30No.
00:33:31Not at all.
00:33:34Okay.
00:33:34Oh!
00:33:36Okay, I told you this was a bad idea.
00:33:38It's okay.
00:33:40It's okay.
00:33:41It's okay.
00:33:42Look, you can fix anything
00:33:44with a little TLC.
00:33:58Oh, sorry.
00:34:00I thought you'd all left.
00:34:02Sorry.
00:34:02Just finishing up.
00:34:04The, um...
00:34:08Cookies look good.
00:34:11Oh, yeah?
00:34:12You know me,
00:34:13MasterChef.
00:34:19If by MasterChef you mean
00:34:21Hurricane of Disaster,
00:34:22then yes.
00:34:22Come on.
00:34:25I was not that bad.
00:34:28You couldn't make a box of mac and cheese
00:34:29to save your life.
00:34:31I still maintain.
00:34:32The recipe asks for too much butter.
00:34:33Butter is what makes it good.
00:34:34And I like it soupy.
00:34:35It should never be soupy.
00:34:36Ever.
00:34:37Noah.
00:34:38Noah.
00:34:49Don't.
00:34:51Please.
00:34:52Noah, stop.
00:34:53We have to talk about it.
00:34:55I'm about to close up.
00:34:55You almost done here?
00:34:56I didn't handle it well.
00:35:04You know I found out you moved to New York from Val, of all people.
00:35:07I know.
00:35:11I had to go, Noah.
00:35:16I couldn't stay here.
00:35:18I felt trapped.
00:35:20I felt like I couldn't be who I wanted to be or do what I wanted to do in Crawley.
00:35:24But the truth is, when it came to leaving, well, I just knew that if I told you face-to-face,
00:35:40I wouldn't be able to go.
00:35:48There's water under the bridge, Sam.
00:35:54That's it.
00:35:56I just don't see the point in rehashing things.
00:35:59And plus, you're leaving in a few days anyway.
00:36:02Right?
00:36:04Right.
00:36:07Hey, sorry.
00:36:08I forgot my scarf.
00:36:12Oh, sorry.
00:36:12We were just finishing up.
00:36:18Well, good night then.
00:36:21Good night.
00:36:22It was nice meeting you.
00:36:25Nice to meet you, too.
00:36:37So I will see you around, I guess.
00:36:42Yeah.
00:36:43Guess so.
00:36:44Great.
00:36:45Good night.
00:37:07Good night.
00:37:08Good night.
00:37:10Good night.
00:37:10Bye.
00:37:41Oh, good morning, Sammy.
00:38:10Morning.
00:38:12So, what do you think?
00:38:14More holly?
00:38:16Yeah, sounds good.
00:38:18Whatever you want.
00:38:19Oh, I was thinking about Christmas dinner.
00:38:21I think we should make that pastry puff thing I used to make when you were little.
00:38:26Yeah, sounds perfect.
00:38:27Well, I don't want to pry, but it seems like something's bothering you.
00:38:38You okay?
00:38:40Yeah.
00:38:41Just thinking.
00:38:44About?
00:38:45Everything.
00:38:47Being here, sleeping in my old room, seeing my old friends.
00:38:51It's just, a lot of memories, you know?
00:38:56Not all bad.
00:38:58No.
00:39:00Not all bad.
00:39:01But...
00:39:02Any luck patching things up with Noah?
00:39:07Yeah.
00:39:08And I don't think he cares that much, honestly.
00:39:11So...
00:39:12I don't think you're right about that.
00:39:15No, Mom.
00:39:16Trust me.
00:39:17Okay, I even tried apologizing last night, and...
00:39:20No, he made his stance very clear.
00:39:23Not much else I can do at this point.
00:39:25Well, you know, he's taking all the baked goods over to the food bank today.
00:39:30What if you offer to give him a hand?
00:39:34You're kidding me, right?
00:39:35No, what's the worst that could happen?
00:39:36If he says no, you'll be right back here with me rolling phyllo.
00:39:40Mom.
00:39:40And if he says yes, you could enjoy yourself.
00:39:44You used to love doing that kind of thing.
00:39:46And if you need a little sweetener...
00:39:51Consider it an olive branch.
00:39:56That would never work.
00:40:06All right.
00:40:07Oh, boy.
00:40:08Okay, steady.
00:40:09This way.
00:40:10No, no, no, no.
00:40:10This way, this way, this way.
00:40:11Oh, oh, oh, oh.
00:40:12Oh, my goodness.
00:40:13I'm sorry.
00:40:14Okay.
00:40:14All right.
00:40:14Be careful, careful.
00:40:15Don't go.
00:40:16Don't go too fast.
00:40:17You're walking backwards.
00:40:18I'll just get out of the way.
00:40:18And careful, there's a step here.
00:40:20Does everybody know there's a step here?
00:40:22Oh, I got it.
00:40:23Bob!
00:40:23Oh, oh, oh.
00:40:25Oh, Sam, thank you so much.
00:40:27Oh, it seems like Bob brought his butterfingers to work with.
00:40:30I've been clumsy since the day you married me.
00:40:32Oh, boy.
00:40:33Hey, less talking, more moving.
00:40:35You got that, Bob?
00:40:36Yep.
00:40:36All right.
00:40:37Nice and easy now.
00:40:38Yep.
00:40:40Oh.
00:40:41Whew.
00:40:41Oh.
00:40:42Ah.
00:40:43Success.
00:40:44Well, that's actually not the word I would
00:40:45use, but it's in one piece, thanks to Sam.
00:40:48Happy to help.
00:40:49Oh.
00:40:50Noah, I want to say thank you, man.
00:40:52I can't believe you stayed up all night to finish it.
00:40:54All night?
00:40:55I'm just doing my part for a good cause.
00:40:57Mm-hmm.
00:40:58I mean, I know you like cookies, Bob,
00:40:59but that's a lot of ginger.
00:41:00It's not for me.
00:41:02No, no.
00:41:02I'm auctioning it tonight at the Senior's Bingo,
00:41:04and all the proceeds are going to the food bank.
00:41:06Oh, wow.
00:41:07That's great, Val.
00:41:08Well, they need all the help they can get.
00:41:09The last few years have been pretty hard on a few folks.
00:41:14Okay, that's Carol Ann.
00:41:15We better, like, move it.
00:41:16Bye, you two.
00:41:17Thanks again.
00:41:18Bye.
00:41:18Thanks again.
00:41:19See you guys.
00:41:19Don't hit any bumps.
00:41:23Never a dull moment, huh?
00:41:25Nope.
00:41:27Oh, Noah.
00:41:29I wanted to talk to you about...
00:41:31Hey, Noah!
00:41:33Noah!
00:41:34Oh, do you want something from the cafe?
00:41:35No.
00:41:40It was about the food bank.
00:41:43My mom said that you were taking some of those baked goods there today.
00:41:47Yeah, that's the plan.
00:41:50Okay.
00:41:52Any chance you need a hand?
00:41:57I'm good, thanks.
00:41:59I'm gonna kill you to accept some help.
00:42:04I might.
00:42:05I'm sure you have better things to do.
00:42:09Actually, I don't...
00:42:11I don't have anything to do.
00:42:14I don't even have a job.
00:42:17What do you mean?
00:42:19Yeah, no one really knows.
00:42:22But it's a fact.
00:42:24I am currently unemployed.
00:42:26With zero prospects, so...
00:42:30Yeah.
00:42:32What happened?
00:42:33It's a long story.
00:42:37Are you okay?
00:42:38I'm fine.
00:42:41But if you accepted my help, that would actually be doing me a favor.
00:42:46So...
00:42:46I just thought, because, you know, while we used to do the whole food bank thing together, that we could, um...
00:42:57But you know what?
00:42:58This is a really stupid idea, and you don't want to see me.
00:43:01So I will, um, here, consider it an olive branch.
00:43:09Or kindling.
00:43:10You can burn it.
00:43:11Whatever you want to do with it.
00:43:12Do you make this?
00:43:13Oh, I so wish I could say yes.
00:43:19No.
00:43:20No.
00:43:20My mom made it.
00:43:22I drove it here.
00:43:24You know?
00:43:25And it was a really difficult drive.
00:43:28Mm-hmm.
00:43:31I was just about to start packing up.
00:43:35You free now?
00:43:35No.
00:43:38That's fine.
00:43:39I can't believe you still drive that thing.
00:43:49It was ancient when we were in high school.
00:43:51Oh, come on.
00:43:52You still love this truck.
00:43:54I loved that you had a truck.
00:43:56This thing belongs in a museum.
00:43:58Glad to see your sense of humor still intact.
00:44:01Glad to see you still can't say no to a lost cause.
00:44:06You're not a lost cause, Sam.
00:44:08Oh.
00:44:09I don't know about that.
00:44:11You think it's really that bad in New York?
00:44:13Let's put it this way.
00:44:15What I thought was going to be a huge opportunity
00:44:18completely blew up in my face
00:44:20in every possible way.
00:44:29Basically, I was waiting for this position
00:44:33to open up at this investment firm for years,
00:44:35and it finally happened.
00:44:38And I resigned from my old job.
00:44:41I transferred all of my clients.
00:44:43And on the first day,
00:44:47I discovered Will, this guy I was seeing,
00:44:52bought the company.
00:44:54You're kidding.
00:44:56His partner spearheaded the deal,
00:44:58but yeah, they bought it
00:45:00and promptly let a bunch of people go.
00:45:03It was awful.
00:45:05Wait, so he fired you?
00:45:08No.
00:45:11Technically, I quit.
00:45:14I mean, he just assumed that I'd be fine working for him.
00:45:17I mean, didn't he see how unfair it was for everyone else
00:45:20that I got to keep my job and they didn't?
00:45:22It's wrong.
00:45:25Sounds like you did the right thing.
00:45:29Maybe.
00:45:32Now no one's answering my calls or my emails.
00:45:36I don't know what to do.
00:45:38I'm sorry.
00:45:39I just hate not having a plan, you know?
00:45:45I haven't been unemployed since I was 15.
00:45:48I don't know what to do with myself if I'm not...
00:45:49Busy?
00:45:52Yeah.
00:45:56Maybe slowing down isn't such a bad thing.
00:45:58Says the guy who stayed up all night
00:46:00baking a gingerbread house for charity.
00:46:04Yeah.
00:46:05Are things really as bad as Val said?
00:46:09Unfortunately, yeah.
00:46:11The recession hit pretty hard up here.
00:46:14You know, the planet closed down,
00:46:15a lot of people lost their jobs.
00:46:17Businesses have been closing up all over town.
00:46:19That's terrible.
00:46:22I know, people put on a brave face,
00:46:23but it's been tough.
00:46:27I feel so bad I didn't know.
00:46:31Sounds like you've had a lot on your plate, too.
00:46:35But hey, you're here now, right?
00:46:37This gotta count for something.
00:46:40Thanks for letting me take along.
00:46:42Don't thank me yet.
00:46:44You haven't seen what we're walking into.
00:46:48What's that mean?
00:46:50We'll see.
00:46:50Wow.
00:47:08Yep.
00:47:09You weren't kidding.
00:47:10Well, we heard that the post office
00:47:12is gonna be moving in that building there,
00:47:13so maybe that'll bring a little life back.
00:47:15Oh, hey, Noah.
00:47:20Hey, Caroline.
00:47:20Here are the keys.
00:47:22Can't stay long.
00:47:23I gotta get back to the office.
00:47:24But if you...
00:47:25Hey, who's this?
00:47:26Hi.
00:47:27I'm Sam.
00:47:28Hi.
00:47:29We, uh, went to school together.
00:47:31Huh.
00:47:31She's Tammy's daughter.
00:47:32Of course.
00:47:33You live in New York.
00:47:34Your mom's always talking about you.
00:47:36Oh, glad you brought some backup this year.
00:47:38You're gonna need it.
00:47:40Can I help you with some of that
00:47:41before I hit the road?
00:47:42Yes.
00:47:42Okay.
00:47:43We have a lot of cookies.
00:47:45Oh, okay.
00:47:47Sorry about the dust.
00:47:49No one's been in here since last year.
00:47:51Brought over everything from City Hall's donation bin.
00:47:55Not as much as I'd hoped.
00:47:57Yep.
00:47:57Does this fridge work?
00:47:59Uh, it doesn't look like it.
00:48:01And I don't have any money left for repairs,
00:48:03so it's dry goods only this year.
00:48:05I could take a look at it if you want.
00:48:07Uh, well, be my guest,
00:48:09but don't put yourself out.
00:48:10You've already done so much.
00:48:11I'll have my toolbox in the truck.
00:48:12I'll grab him and see what I can do.
00:48:14Oh, great.
00:48:17That Noah, he's a good one.
00:48:19Yeah, he is.
00:48:21Even after all he's been through,
00:48:23he still shows up every year.
00:48:25What do you mean, all he's been through?
00:48:26Almost losing the cafe a few years ago.
00:48:29Right.
00:48:30That.
00:48:31All the work he's put into that place,
00:48:33bringing in secondary vendors
00:48:35and hiring local artists and musicians.
00:48:38He's really made the cafe a cornerstone of the community.
00:48:42That guy, he never stops.
00:48:45I have no idea if I have what I need,
00:48:47but we'll find out real quick.
00:48:48Oh, looks like the icing is melted on a few of these.
00:48:54Mm-hmm.
00:48:57Yeah, those would be mine.
00:49:00My piping skills are a little rusty.
00:49:03Oh, they're fine.
00:49:06It's a thought that counts, right?
00:49:08Yeah, yeah, it's a thought that counts.
00:49:10Yeah.
00:49:11Anyways, I gotta hit the road.
00:49:14It's nice meeting you, Sam.
00:49:15Likewise.
00:49:16All right, good luck, you too.
00:49:17All right.
00:49:18All right.
00:49:18See you later.
00:49:19All right, bye.
00:49:29Off to a good start?
00:49:31Yeah.
00:49:33Oh.
00:49:34There you go.
00:49:36Does this work?
00:49:38We're in business.
00:49:40So we were looking for the fuse box.
00:49:42Gotcha.
00:49:43Fuse box.
00:49:45Oh, Noah, look.
00:49:47Remember this?
00:49:49Oh, yeah.
00:49:50We had to hang it on the wall
00:49:51over that massive hole you made sophomore year.
00:49:54Someone was supposed to be holding the ladder.
00:49:56Someone was busy cleaning up the tomato sauce
00:49:58that somebody spilled everywhere.
00:50:02Oh, there it is.
00:50:03All right, let's see what we got.
00:50:17Oh, stuck.
00:50:19What does that mean?
00:50:20It means we're going to need a minute.
00:50:24Okay.
00:50:24What do they have here?
00:50:39What are you doing back there?
00:50:41You'll see.
00:50:41Better.
00:50:49Better.
00:50:50Hmm?
00:50:55What?
00:50:56Nothing.
00:50:57It's just, uh,
00:50:58you always manage to surprise me.
00:51:02You think I'm a sellout, don't you?
00:51:05No, I never said that.
00:51:06You didn't have to.
00:51:09And for the record,
00:51:10I didn't sell out right away, okay?
00:51:14I started out at a non-profit
00:51:16when I first moved to New York,
00:51:18and I really, really loved it.
00:51:21They lost their funding.
00:51:23I got laid off.
00:51:24Bills started to pile up.
00:51:26And I thought I was going to have to move home,
00:51:28which I couldn't do.
00:51:31I couldn't give up.
00:51:32So I got into finance.
00:51:37And I had to work really hard
00:51:39to get up to speed.
00:51:41And then suddenly,
00:51:42the years were just flying by.
00:51:45I was missing birthdays
00:51:46and Christmases
00:51:49and all of this.
00:51:51And I just,
00:51:53I had to try to keep myself busy
00:51:55because if I stopped to think...
00:52:02And look at me now.
00:52:05Right back where I started.
00:52:08What was it all for, you know?
00:52:12Well, maybe this isn't such a bad thing.
00:52:15A chance for you to get back
00:52:16to your roots a little bit.
00:52:19I just put so much time and effort
00:52:22into getting where I am.
00:52:25Doing that just feels like
00:52:26I'd be giving up.
00:52:28I wouldn't be giving up.
00:52:29It's more like changing course.
00:52:32Well, you didn't change course
00:52:33when things got hard at the cafe,
00:52:35now did you?
00:52:39I guess not.
00:52:42All right.
00:52:43You want to try this?
00:52:44Yes, I'd love to.
00:52:46Let's do it.
00:52:47I think the circuit breaker
00:52:48just needed to be reset.
00:52:50Want to do the honors?
00:52:51Why, thank you.
00:52:58You did it!
00:52:59Wow, well done!
00:53:03Ah, we just need to fill it.
00:53:08There's just not enough.
00:53:10I know.
00:53:11I wish we could do more.
00:53:15I don't want people
00:53:16to have a sad memory.
00:53:19Isn't there something we can
00:53:21do to make it
00:53:22more uplifting somehow?
00:53:25What do you mean?
00:53:25Okay, this might sound crazy.
00:53:32What if we made it into a store?
00:53:35We could have different stations
00:53:37set up around the room
00:53:39and people could come through
00:53:41and just take what they want
00:53:42like they were shopping
00:53:43for Christmas dinner.
00:53:44Oh, oh, oh, oh!
00:53:46We could even hire a Santa!
00:53:48And he could hand out
00:53:49donated toys to kids.
00:53:50Oh, if there are any trees
00:53:52left at the cafe,
00:53:53we could just give them
00:53:53to families who need them.
00:53:55We could play music.
00:53:57We could give out snacks,
00:53:58you know,
00:53:59and we could make a punch.
00:54:01Turn it into something
00:54:02really joyful.
00:54:03A real Christmas experience.
00:54:05Sam.
00:54:07Yes?
00:54:09We have one day.
00:54:10I know.
00:54:11Which is exactly why
00:54:12we have no time to waste.
00:54:13Noah,
00:54:14what do you think?
00:54:17You in?
00:54:28Let's do it.
00:54:29Let's do it.
00:54:35Sammy,
00:54:46what are you doing?
00:54:48Mom,
00:54:48did you know
00:54:49that you have 22 strands
00:54:50of extra Christmas lights
00:54:51downstairs?
00:54:53No,
00:54:53I did not know that.
00:54:54Well,
00:54:55I tested them all
00:54:55and surprise,
00:54:57most of them work,
00:54:58but there are a lot that don't
00:54:59and those are there,
00:54:59so you need to throw those out, Mom.
00:55:01Okay,
00:55:02well,
00:55:03thank you for sorting them,
00:55:04but can I ask you
00:55:06why you're doing all this
00:55:07at 7 in the morning?
00:55:08Oh,
00:55:08sorry.
00:55:09I was going to tell you.
00:55:11I'm throwing a magical
00:55:12Christmas Eve soiree
00:55:13at the food bank.
00:55:14You are?
00:55:16It's really last minute,
00:55:17hence the all-nighter,
00:55:18but we're giving the food bank
00:55:19a major facelift.
00:55:20We're going to have
00:55:21visits with Santa,
00:55:22toys for every kid,
00:55:23free Christmas trees,
00:55:24and then we're going to
00:55:25make it so pretty.
00:55:27That is incredible.
00:55:29And the last thing
00:55:30is the name.
00:55:30I've been racking my brain
00:55:32all night.
00:55:32I cannot come up
00:55:33with something.
00:55:34It needs to be
00:55:35catchy,
00:55:36family-friendly,
00:55:38welcome to all.
00:55:40How about
00:55:41the heart
00:55:43of the holidays?
00:55:46Have I told you lately
00:55:47that I love you?
00:55:48Probably.
00:55:49It's perfect.
00:55:51I'm so tired.
00:55:52I'll make it some hot chocolate.
00:55:53Want some whipped cream with it?
00:55:55Um,
00:55:56always.
00:55:56Yes, for delivery tomorrow.
00:56:0210 a.m.
00:56:02would be perfect.
00:56:03Thank you so much.
00:56:05Bob!
00:56:06Sammy, how you doing?
00:56:07Good.
00:56:08Great.
00:56:09I was wondering
00:56:10if you would consider
00:56:11donating some trees
00:56:12for a good cause.
00:56:13Is this for your
00:56:14Christmas soiree?
00:56:15Yes!
00:56:16I just got off the phone
00:56:17with your mom.
00:56:18I love it.
00:56:19Of course we'll donate.
00:56:20We will?
00:56:21Well, I mean,
00:56:22of course we will.
00:56:23What are you talking about?
00:56:25I'll fill you in later.
00:56:27Listen,
00:56:27is there anything else
00:56:28you need help with?
00:56:29You know me.
00:56:30I can spread the word,
00:56:31create some buzz.
00:56:32You're an angel.
00:56:32You know that?
00:56:33I just made this,
00:56:35and I was going to have
00:56:36copies made
00:56:37and post them around town,
00:56:38but if you're free...
00:56:39Say no more.
00:56:39I'm on it.
00:56:40Nice.
00:56:41And if you have
00:56:42any extra garland
00:56:43lying around.
00:56:44I was thinking
00:56:44it would be so nice
00:56:45if we strung it around
00:56:46the Santa display.
00:56:47Yeah.
00:56:47Santa?
00:56:49And speaking of Santa, Bob.
00:56:51Hi.
00:56:58Hey, hey, hey.
00:56:59Look who it is.
00:57:00Hey, guys.
00:57:01Wow.
00:57:02We leave you two alone
00:57:03for one day,
00:57:04and bam,
00:57:04the whole town is buzzing.
00:57:06So,
00:57:07what can we do to help?
00:57:08Are you kidding?
00:57:09I can't ask you
00:57:10to do anything.
00:57:11You're...
00:57:11Tired,
00:57:12and I'm restless,
00:57:13and I really need something
00:57:14to pass the time quickly,
00:57:15so honestly,
00:57:16how can we help?
00:57:18Sorry.
00:57:19Uh, we're two days overdue.
00:57:20Gotcha.
00:57:21Okay.
00:57:22Well, I was thinking
00:57:23of setting up
00:57:23a gently used toy donation bin
00:57:25in here
00:57:25if it was okay with Noah.
00:57:27That works for me.
00:57:28Ooh, say no more.
00:57:29I have a basement
00:57:30full of stuff
00:57:30I need to get rid of
00:57:31and a group chat
00:57:32with moms from four counties.
00:57:33We'll get you sorted.
00:57:34Amazing.
00:57:35So fun.
00:57:36Yay.
00:57:37Ronnie, grab my drink.
00:57:38Good luck.
00:57:39See you later.
00:57:40See ya.
00:57:40All right.
00:57:53Well, I think
00:57:54we're gonna need
00:57:55more wrapping paper.
00:57:56I think you're right.
00:58:03Hey, am I too late?
00:58:06No, not at all.
00:58:07I heard from Tessa.
00:58:08She said you were looking
00:58:09for toys and things
00:58:10for the food bank.
00:58:11Yeah.
00:58:11Yeah, that's right.
00:58:12These are just a few
00:58:13of my favorites.
00:58:14If you need more,
00:58:15just let me know.
00:58:16Thank you so much.
00:58:17That is so generous.
00:58:18Really?
00:58:19Yeah, you're welcome.
00:58:20Yeah, you're welcome.
00:58:20If there's anything else I can do.
00:58:23I think we pretty much
00:58:25got it covered,
00:58:25but thank you again
00:58:27for this, really.
00:58:28Um, I'm happy to help.
00:58:31I'll see you later then.
00:58:32You bet.
00:58:34Cool.
00:58:39You know, I'm starving.
00:58:41You want something to eat?
00:58:41Sure.
00:58:45Come on.
00:58:54After you.
00:58:59There's a lot of work
00:58:59to be done, but, you know,
00:59:01it gets the job done.
00:59:03The loss is too short
00:59:04for me to work.
00:59:04I always thought
00:59:07you were gonna build
00:59:08your own place,
00:59:08so this makes sense.
00:59:13I actually had my eyes
00:59:14on 100 acres by the lake,
00:59:15but when things went south
00:59:16to the cafe a few years ago,
00:59:18this just felt right.
00:59:19Yeah, that must have been hard.
00:59:20No.
00:59:22Turns out I love it up here.
00:59:23Hmm?
00:59:28Did you ever consider
00:59:30doing anything else?
00:59:33Sure.
00:59:34Thought about it.
00:59:36But?
00:59:38Well, this is my home.
00:59:40You know, leaving just
00:59:41didn't feel right.
00:59:49What about marriage
00:59:50and kids and all that?
00:59:53You ever get close?
00:59:56No.
00:59:57But I'm sure
00:59:58you must have dated, right?
01:00:00Are we really having
01:00:01the who's dating who conversation?
01:00:03I'm just saying.
01:00:05I'm sure every single lady
01:00:06and 100 miles from here
01:00:07is just chomping at the bit.
01:00:09Okay, that is not true.
01:00:10There's at least one.
01:00:13Sam.
01:00:14Marina's a nice girl.
01:00:15She lives in town.
01:00:16She's super successful.
01:00:17I'm thirsty.
01:00:18You want some eggnog or something?
01:00:20All right.
01:00:20Nice left turn there, buddy.
01:00:22I see what you're doing.
01:00:23Just grab the coffee mug,
01:00:24the way.
01:00:25Christmas ones are
01:00:25under the coffee table.
01:00:27Aye, aye, Captain.
01:00:27Captain.
01:00:31Cute.
01:00:31Of all the Christmas trees
01:00:33you have outside,
01:00:34this is the one you choose?
01:00:37I like it.
01:00:39Yeah, me too.
01:00:43Noah?
01:00:44Yeah.
01:00:46What's this?
01:00:54And an S?
01:00:57Like Noah and Sam?
01:00:58Sam?
01:00:58Sam?
01:00:58Sam?
01:01:01Yeah.
01:01:03I guess.
01:01:05Why haven't I seen this before?
01:01:09Because I never got the chance
01:01:10to give it to you.
01:01:16And you kept it?
01:01:19All this time?
01:01:22Yeah.
01:01:24Why?
01:01:27I don't know.
01:01:28You don't know?
01:01:28What do you want me to say, Sam?
01:01:31You said we were water
01:01:32under the bridge.
01:01:33Well, I lied.
01:01:41We better get back.
01:01:42We got a lot to do
01:01:43tonight still, so...
01:01:44Right.
01:01:47Yeah, you're right.
01:01:52Yeah.
01:01:54This will be ready
01:01:54in just a second.
01:01:55Just got to warm it up.
01:01:56Here's what you mean,
01:02:27Sammy, where do you want the trees?
01:02:28We're gonna stack them outside, and when you're done...
01:02:30I'll string up the lights.
01:02:32What?
01:02:33The whole town pitched in.
01:02:35And one more.
01:02:36Great.
01:02:37Sammy, here are the wreaths.
01:02:39Ugh.
01:02:40Mother of the Year Award.
01:02:42No way.
01:02:43Hi.
01:02:44Tessa, you made this?
01:02:45Yes.
01:02:46I haven't painted anything since high school, and I have to say it was so much fun.
01:02:49The kids are gonna love it.
01:03:04Where did this come from?
01:03:08An anonymous donor.
01:03:09That is so generous.
01:03:10Well, you got friends in high places, Sam.
01:03:13That's a pretty generous donor.
01:03:17It's just a few turkeys.
01:03:20Right.
01:03:21Okay, let's get this off before the ice cream melts.
01:03:25There's ice cream in there?
01:03:26Oh, yeah.
01:03:27Now, it's that time of year when magic's in the air.
01:03:32There's so many smiley faces.
01:03:36Love is everywhere.
01:03:40You can hear those carol sounds from outside.
01:03:42Oh, yeah.
01:03:43There's so many smiley faces.
01:03:45Love is everywhere.
01:03:47You can hear those carol sounds from outside.
01:03:49There's so many smiley faces.
01:03:50Love is everywhere.
01:03:52The soul of the stars from outside.
01:03:54There's a bit of love.
01:04:55Oh!
01:04:56Oh!
01:04:57Oh!
01:04:58Oh!
01:04:59Oh!
01:05:00Oh!
01:05:01Oh!
01:05:02Oh!
01:05:03Oh!
01:05:04Merry Christmas.
01:05:06Oh!
01:05:07Oh!
01:05:08Oh!
01:05:09Oh!
01:05:10Oh!
01:05:11Okay, on your way in, grab a shopping basket, there'll be someone to greet you at every
01:05:23station.
01:05:25Kids can have a visit with Santa and take a present.
01:05:29And on your way out, don't forget to pick up a tree out back.
01:05:35Thank you everyone and welcome to the heart of the holidays.
01:05:41Come on in guys.
01:06:56Okay now, watch your step.
01:07:00Okay.
01:07:01Carol Ann, thank you so much for your help tonight.
01:07:14Oh, it was my pleasure.
01:07:16Honestly, I actually had a really good time tonight.
01:07:20Yay!
01:07:21And that's not always the case at events like this.
01:07:24So thank you for making it so special.
01:07:27Oh, please don't thank me.
01:07:29What you do day in and day out for this community,
01:07:32it's real work.
01:07:33This was just- Giving people hope?
01:07:37Maybe.
01:07:39It's too bad we can't hand out jobs at the food bank.
01:07:41I am working on it.
01:07:43What I wish is that I had someone like you
01:07:45helping me out full time.
01:07:48We could really make an impact around here.
01:07:51Hmm.
01:07:53Anyways, I better have-
01:07:54At the road.
01:07:56You know me so well.
01:07:59Anyways, good night.
01:08:00Good night.
01:08:01Good night.
01:08:01Good night.
01:08:06You're really something, you know that?
01:08:07Ah, come on.
01:08:09No, no, I mean it.
01:08:13What you did tonight.
01:08:20Sam?
01:08:24Will?
01:08:27What are you doing here?
01:08:29I left you a bunch of messages.
01:08:30Yeah, it was busy, I didn't-
01:08:32I see that.
01:08:34Hi, I'm Will.
01:08:35I know where you are.
01:08:37That's funny because I've never heard of you.
01:08:39Will, come on.
01:08:42Hi Sam, what's going on?
01:08:43Hi, you must be Tammy.
01:08:45I'm Will, it's-it's so nice to meet you.
01:08:47Oh, hi.
01:08:48Hi.
01:08:49I didn't know you were coming.
01:08:50I'm sorry we had to meet like this.
01:08:52I needed to talk to Sam and after the whole work fiasco, I-I felt like I had to do this in person.
01:08:57Oh, what work fiasco?
01:08:59Maybe this isn't the best place for this conversation.
01:09:01Who are you exactly?
01:09:02Stop.
01:09:06What is it, Will?
01:09:08When we first met, you told me you moved to New York to save the world.
01:09:12I told you that?
01:09:13Yeah, you did.
01:09:14So I made some calls and it turns out that an old family friend's the acting director of American Health United.
01:09:19I told him about you and there's an opening if you want it.
01:09:22Really?
01:09:23Absolutely, there's just one thing, he wants to interview you tomorrow.
01:09:27What?
01:09:28I'm sure it's more of a formality, but they do want to fill the position before the new year, so...
01:09:33Sam, I know you and this job is a perfect fit.
01:09:38You can start over, do what you came to New York to do.
01:09:42Consider it me trying to make up for everything.
01:09:46He's right.
01:09:49You should go.
01:09:50What?
01:09:51Sam, you deserve this.
01:09:53That's what you always wanted.
01:09:55Give me the word and I'll lock it in.
01:09:57I just need a minute, okay?
01:09:59Noah, we have to talk about this.
01:10:03What is there to talk about, Sam?
01:10:04You have to go.
01:10:05I don't.
01:10:07I don't have to do anything.
01:10:11But you want it.
01:10:16What do you want?
01:10:18I want you to stay.
01:10:25I want to start over.
01:10:29But you and I both know you can't do that right now.
01:10:31Not until you see what this job is all about.
01:10:36And I'm not going to stand in the way of that, Sam.
01:10:41No.
01:10:42Noah.
01:10:43It's okay.
01:10:46Not my first rodeo.
01:10:50Good luck.
01:10:51You're going to be great.
01:10:53You're going to be great.
01:11:03So, am I making the call?
01:11:05I'm making the call?
01:11:06Yeah.
01:11:07No.
01:11:09No.
01:11:10No.
01:11:11No.
01:11:12No.
01:11:13No.
01:11:14No.
01:11:15Good morning.
01:11:39Mom.
01:11:41I'm so sorry about all of this.
01:11:44But you don't have to apologize.
01:11:46I'm just sorry you felt like you couldn't tell me.
01:11:51I wanted to tell you.
01:11:54I just wanted to have it all figured out first.
01:11:58Oh, Sammy.
01:11:59I should have never quit without a plan.
01:12:01And now I'm leaving you alone on Christmas Eve.
01:12:03Sam.
01:12:04Look at me.
01:12:06You have to go see what this job is all about.
01:12:09Everybody knows that.
01:12:12And I know I always say that you're your father's daughter.
01:12:17And you are.
01:12:19But you're also different.
01:12:22Your dad worked extremely hard.
01:12:25Being successful was important to him.
01:12:27And he achieved a lot.
01:12:29But it came at a price.
01:12:33He denied himself the time to explore other passions.
01:12:40But you, you have both.
01:12:45You work hard and you follow your heart.
01:12:49And that's what makes you so special.
01:12:54And I'd like to think that you got a little of that from me.
01:13:03Thank you, Mom.
01:13:06For all of it.
01:13:08Okay.
01:13:09You better get going.
01:13:13I guess so.
01:13:18Okay.
01:13:19Oh.
01:13:20For the road.
01:13:22For the road.
01:13:46Sam?
01:14:13Yes?
01:14:14Hi.
01:14:14Thanks for waiting.
01:14:15Oh, thank you for seeing me on such short notice.
01:14:17I really appreciate it.
01:14:18Oh, it's my pleasure.
01:14:20I'm happy to put a face to the name that Will speaks so highly of.
01:14:23So, should we dive right in?
01:14:26Yes, let's.
01:14:27Listen, we have a management position open in our fundraising department.
01:14:32Now, it's not quite as senior as you used to, but there's certainly room to grow if
01:14:36you're interested.
01:14:37You'd be a great fit.
01:14:38I realize it's not exactly a boots-on-the-ground type of job, but it is one of the most critical
01:14:44aspects of our work here.
01:14:46Nothing else gets done unless we can raise the capital.
01:14:49And with your extensive knowledge of the business world, you'd be a huge asset to us.
01:14:58When I was younger, I had different aspirations, and working for AHU was it.
01:15:05An organization out there on the ground fighting for people's basic needs and human rights.
01:15:11If my time in finance taught me anything, it's that throwing money at a problem is only part
01:15:18of the solution.
01:15:20People need more, in my opinion.
01:15:26They need real opportunities to succeed.
01:15:29They need hope.
01:15:34They need to know that there's a better life out there for them, and they need to be given
01:15:38the chance to achieve it.
01:15:43Well, it's clear Will was right.
01:15:45We'd be very lucky to have you.
01:15:47Hi.
01:15:48Hey.
01:15:49How'd it go with Ray?
01:15:50So, I pulled a few strings and got us a dinner reservation at Topaz tonight to celebrate.
01:16:07Will.
01:16:08Or we can just order sushi.
01:16:10Whatever you want.
01:16:11I want to thank you for arranging the interview with Ray.
01:16:15I really appreciate it.
01:16:16It was such a huge opportunity.
01:16:26You're not going to take it.
01:16:28Don't tell me this is about that guy at the food bank.
01:16:31Will.
01:16:32The person that I was while we were together.
01:16:35It wasn't the real me.
01:16:37I didn't know who I was.
01:16:39I didn't know what I wanted.
01:16:42What do you want?
01:16:44I want to go home.
01:17:07Drive safe.
01:17:08Merry Christmas, Will.
01:17:13Merry Christmas, Sam.
01:17:38Surprise!
01:17:39Well, what are you two doing here?
01:17:44Well, we've come to spend Christmas with our friend.
01:17:45Oh, Val.
01:17:46You didn't have to do that.
01:17:47Of course we did.
01:17:48So, let's get this casserole in the oven, shall we?
01:17:49I'm starving.
01:17:50Mmm.
01:17:51Delicious.
01:17:52Thanks.
01:17:53Guys.
01:17:54Throw it in for 30 minutes at 350.
01:17:55All right.
01:17:56Oh, by the way.
01:17:57Guess who I saw chatting at the bus stop today.
01:18:01Who?
01:18:02Marina and Jeremy.
01:18:03You know, the really cute mechanic from Al's garage.
01:18:05Right.
01:18:06Yeah.
01:18:07Guys.
01:18:08What is it, Bob?
01:18:09I think we better set that table for four.
01:18:23Hi, Mom.
01:18:24Sammy.
01:18:25What are you doing here?
01:18:26I'm moving home.
01:18:27Oh.
01:18:28What about the job?
01:18:29You know, it wasn't for me.
01:18:30Turns out, I want to live in Crawley.
01:18:32Closer to you.
01:18:33Closer to everyone.
01:18:34And get involved in community and help wherever I can.
01:18:38And I never, ever want to miss another Christmas.
01:18:39Oh.
01:18:40Welcome home, Sammy.
01:18:41Hello.
01:18:42Oh.
01:18:43Oh.
01:18:44Oh.
01:18:45Oh.
01:18:46Oh.
01:18:47Oh.
01:18:48Oh.
01:18:49Oh.
01:18:50Oh.
01:18:51Oh.
01:18:52Oh.
01:18:53Oh.
01:18:54Oh.
01:18:55Oh.
01:18:56Oh.
01:18:57Oh.
01:18:58Oh.
01:18:59Oh.
01:19:00Oh.
01:19:01Oh.
01:19:02Oh.
01:19:03Oh.
01:19:04Oh.
01:19:05Oh.
01:19:06Oh.
01:19:07Oh.
01:19:08Oh.
01:19:09I knew it.
01:19:10It's a girl.
01:19:11Oh.
01:19:12Tessa, congratulations.
01:19:13Yeah.
01:19:14Yeah.
01:19:15Yeah.
01:19:16Yeah.
01:19:17No.
01:19:18It's her.
01:19:19She's here.
01:19:20She's moving home.
01:19:21Okay, sweetie.
01:19:22We'll let you go.
01:19:23Merry Christmas, kiddo.
01:19:24Oh, isn't that sad?
01:19:26Aw.
01:19:28Okay.
01:19:29Well, everyone, if you don't mind, there's one more thing I have to do.
01:19:36You go get him, honey.
01:19:38Okay.
01:19:39I'll be back.
01:19:40Promise.
01:19:42Yes!
01:19:44Go get who?
01:19:48Seriously?
01:20:06Oh.
01:20:07Oh.
01:20:08Carol Ann.
01:20:09Hey, Sam.
01:20:10What are you doing here?
01:20:12I'm looking for Noah.
01:20:13Have you seen him?
01:20:14Oh, you just missed him.
01:20:15He was here all day cleaning up.
01:20:16I just came by to lock up.
01:20:17Oh.
01:20:18Okay.
01:20:19Hey, I thought you left for New York.
01:20:21I did.
01:20:22I'm back.
01:20:23For good.
01:20:24Really?
01:20:25That's wonderful.
01:20:26Oh.
01:20:27So if you're serious about needing full-time help.
01:20:29Uh, I would love that.
01:20:31Let's talk first thing in the new year.
01:20:32Great.
01:20:33Oh!
01:20:34Carol Ann.
01:20:35Merry Christmas.
01:20:37Merry Christmas.
01:20:39Ha ha.
01:20:40Oh, my God.
01:21:10Oh, my God.
01:21:40You're never gonna go in?
01:21:42No.
01:21:44Didn't want to bother anybody.
01:21:47And I still have a few more stops to make, so...
01:21:50Is that really what you're doing?
01:21:52On Christmas?
01:21:54Running errands?
01:21:56Pretty much.
01:21:59Noah...
01:22:00Gotta go in New York.
01:22:05It's not gonna work out in New York.
01:22:09I'm sorry to hear that.
01:22:11Oh, no, don't be.
01:22:14I made the decision.
01:22:19I'm moving home, Noah.
01:22:23Not with my mom, although I'm sure she would love that.
01:22:27Uh...
01:22:29No.
01:22:30I was thinking more like a really nice house on a lake.
01:22:36A really nice view.
01:22:39I don't know.
01:22:41Maybe Val could help me find something.
01:22:44I'm sure she could.
01:22:47You know, I've had a lot of time to think.
01:22:51And...
01:22:54I realized that I have been so desperate to live up to this idea of success that I had.
01:23:02That...
01:23:04I completely lost sight of myself.
01:23:08And what really, really makes me happy.
01:23:11And...
01:23:13This past week with you...
01:23:17I remembered...
01:23:22I remembered what it felt like to be part of a community.
01:23:27I remember what it felt like to actually make a difference in people's lives.
01:23:31Even for a night.
01:23:37And I remembered what it felt like to love you.
01:23:43I love you, Noah.
01:23:47I always have.
01:23:52And I just really hope it's not too late to tell you that.
01:24:01It's not too late.
01:24:03Okay, good.
01:24:05Because I didn't have a plan if you'd said no.
01:24:07I feel sorry.
01:24:08It's not too late.
01:24:09It's not too late.
01:24:10Okay.
01:24:11It's not too late.
01:24:12It's not too late.
01:24:16It's not too late.
01:24:17Okay, good.
01:24:18Because I didn't have a plan if you'd said no.
01:24:21I think it's it now.
01:24:29Go, go, go, go.
01:24:41I love you too.
01:24:45Magabal.
01:24:51Oh, it's Christmas.
01:24:55Oh, it's Christmas.
01:25:01Because it's Christmas.
01:25:05Oh, it's Christmas.
01:25:09Oh, it's Christmas.
01:25:13Oh, it's Christmas.
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