«A Cherry Pie Christmas/2025 HD»

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A pastry chef returns to Door County, WI for the holidays, and must choose between her dream job and the legacy of her family's cherry orchard business - with a little help from her high school sweetheart, and a lost cherry pie recipe.  #christmasmovie #romance

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00:02:29My parents are really excited. They're, like, aggressively excited.

00:02:33Ah, so that's where you get it from.

00:02:35Please, my mom puts me to shame.

00:02:38Any word on a new job?

00:02:40Nope. Not yet. Who knows if it'll even happen.

00:02:42Hey.

00:02:44That's gonna happen?

00:02:45Mark my words.

00:02:46You wanna split a fritta?

00:02:47Oh, obviously.

00:02:54Wow.

00:02:55Wow.

00:02:55Oh, yeah.

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00:03:20Hi, Dad.

00:03:42Emma!

00:03:44My fancy city slicker daughter's home for Christmas.

00:03:47Thank you so much.

00:03:47You come back again soon, okay?

00:03:50Don't let all the friendliness and fresh air overwhelm you now, honey.

00:03:53How you doing?

00:03:57You look tired.

00:03:58You want a coffee that doesn't cost you $7?

00:04:00Come on, your mom and I set up a new station.

00:04:02Dad, did it ever occur to you that I might actually like living in Chicago?

00:04:07Yes.

00:04:09But nobody likes Chicago more than Door County.

00:04:12Especially when you're back in it.

00:04:15How's Mom?

00:04:16Oh, she's good.

00:04:17She's been cooking since noon, of course, preparing for the prodigal daughter's return.

00:04:21She's so excited to see you.

00:04:23Yeah, she's acting like she hasn't seen me in years.

00:04:25Well, we miss you, honey.

00:04:28Everybody in town misses you.

00:04:30Pretty sure everyone's doing just fine.

00:04:32Hey, would you mind restocking the cooler for me?

00:04:34We're just a little short-staffed around here.

00:04:36Sure.

00:04:37Why?

00:04:37What's up?

00:04:38Well, you know how it is in the off-season.

00:04:40Most places just shut down.

00:04:42Yeah, but not us.

00:04:43We're Parker Orchards.

00:04:44We're open for business.

00:04:46All right.

00:04:47Okay.

00:04:47Hey, you and Mom need some help.

00:04:49You guys can't run this place by yourself.

00:04:51Nah, we're doing fine.

00:04:52Are you sure?

00:04:54There's a couple half-gallon crates of cherry juice out back in the walk-in.

00:05:01Hey, hey.

00:05:02Now Christmas can begin.

00:05:25It's just not the same without you here.

00:05:27Mom, I live in Chicago, not Paris.

00:05:30You see me all the time.

00:05:31Not all the time.

00:05:32Actually, I have been meaning to tell you I'm up for a new job.

00:05:41What?

00:05:43Executive pastry chef at La Panache in New York City.

00:05:47New York?

00:05:51Wow.

00:05:51I mean, you never said...

00:05:53I know.

00:05:53It was kind of a long shot, but I made their short list, so...

00:05:58It's actually kind of a big deal.

00:05:59Well, then, congratulations, honey.

00:06:04Thanks, Mom.

00:06:07Guess who I ran into the other day when I was dropping off a holiday gift basket?

00:06:12Who?

00:06:13Mitch Henriksen.

00:06:15Really?

00:06:18Wow.

00:06:18What's he doing back?

00:06:19He moved back to Door County to help his family with the fishery.

00:06:23Yeah, I talked to Everett yesterday.

00:06:24He says business is really booming over there.

00:06:26That's interesting.

00:06:30He was always so vocal about wanting to get out of here.

00:06:34It's important to the Henriksons to keep the business in the family.

00:06:39He's single, you know?

00:06:41Mom, what?

00:06:41Sally, stay out of our love life, please.

00:06:43Come on.

00:06:44I'm just saying.

00:06:46No, it's not even my love life.

00:06:48We were teenagers.

00:06:49We broke up, like, 15 years ago.

00:06:51Okay.

00:06:53He looked very handsome in that little baseball cap of his.

00:06:58Okay, I'm changing the subject.

00:07:00I still need to find Grandma Ethel's recipe for the cherry pie bake-off.

00:07:04I pulled some boxes in the attic.

00:07:05You can have a look through those.

00:07:07Thanks.

00:07:07It would be a Christmas dream come true if you won that prize, Emma.

00:07:16Yeah.

00:07:17Midwest Living Magazine is going to do a feature on the winner,

00:07:21and it would be great PR.

00:08:37Are you a chef?

00:08:40Yeah.

00:08:41What's your specialty?

00:08:43Grilled cheese.

00:08:45Oh.

00:08:46Impressive.

00:08:48Are you a chef?

00:08:49I'm a baker.

00:08:51I make desserts.

00:08:54Just came here to check out some new recipes.

00:08:57Christmas cookies?

00:08:58Yeah.

00:08:59You know, Santa told me that my cookies are his favorite ones.

00:09:02That's so cool.

00:09:03You get to eat them.

00:09:05Yeah.

00:09:06All the time.

00:09:06That's the best part about being an adult.

00:09:08Oh, I cannot wait to be an adult.

00:09:12Max, your hot chocolate is ready.

00:09:14Come get it before it gets cold.

00:09:16Over.

00:09:17Thanks, Grandma.

00:09:18Over.

00:09:19That's my grandma.

00:09:21She got me a treat next door because I'm still on the nice list.

00:09:24So I should go.

00:09:25Yeah.

00:09:25Staying off the naughty list is very important.

00:09:28Thanks.

00:09:28Bye.

00:09:30Merry Christmas.

00:09:32Merry Christmas.

00:09:33Merry Christmas.

00:09:49Emma?

00:09:53Mitch Henriksen.

00:09:55I thought that was you.

00:09:59It is I.

00:10:01I mean, it's me.

00:10:05Were you trying to avoid me?

00:10:08No.

00:10:09No way.

00:10:09I wouldn't.

00:10:10Why would I do that?

00:10:11No.

00:10:12Not at all.

00:10:13I heard that you were back.

00:10:15You're working at the...

00:10:16The fishery.

00:10:18Yeah.

00:10:19I thought you were in Massachusetts.

00:10:23Yeah.

00:10:24I was.

00:10:27And a bunch of stuff came up.

00:10:30And reeled you back in?

00:10:32Yeah.

00:10:34Yeah.

00:10:37Yeah.

00:10:38Yeah, so to speak.

00:10:40I've lived a lot of life since then.

00:10:44Yeah.

00:10:44Oh, I saw your mom the other day.

00:10:48She came out of the fish market.

00:10:50She said you're a big, fancy, ritzy pastry chef these days.

00:10:55Oh, no.

00:10:56She lied.

00:10:58I'm a very unpretentious pastry chef in Chicago.

00:11:03But actually, I am up for a job that would make me incredibly ritzy.

00:11:07So you're on to something.

00:11:09Wow.

00:11:10Good for you, Parker.

00:11:12You did it.

00:11:13Not quite, but I'm trying.

00:11:16If anyone can do it, it's you.

00:11:19You're basing that on some very dated information, but I appreciate it.

00:11:25Some things ever change.

00:11:29Yeah.

00:11:34Okay, well, I'll see you around, hopefully.

00:11:38Yeah.

00:11:39I hope so.

00:11:43Merry Christmas.

00:11:48Merry Christmas.

00:12:00Okay, so what exactly did you say to him?

00:12:03He said, I thought that was you, and I said, it is I.

00:12:07Huh, which is bad because, from what I know of you, you're not a knight of the round table.

00:12:12Right, I'm not a knight, so, yeah.

00:12:15Yikes.

00:12:17I mean, he looks good, though, right?

00:12:19So good.

00:12:21That's scruff.

00:12:22Listen, that man would be on my Christmas list if I were you.

00:12:25Jen, remember when you guys were king and queen of the prom, and you rolled up in his Harley?

00:12:31It was his dad's Harley.

00:12:32It wasn't...

00:12:33Whatever.

00:12:33I mean, I went with Jimmy Tubers.

00:12:36He brought SAT vocab flashcards in case things got weird.

00:12:41Oh, yeah, I forgot about that.

00:12:42How's the cheese biz?

00:12:45Oh, riding.

00:12:47I mean, you know how it is.

00:12:48December rolls around, and suddenly everyone's pulling out their charcuterie boards.

00:12:52Oh, yeah.

00:12:52Most wonderful time of the year.

00:12:54I mean, for you and me, yeah.

00:12:56This is the season of cheese and desserts.

00:12:59Oh, I hope you signed up for the cherry pie bake-off.

00:13:03Yeah.

00:13:04I really want to win it for my mom.

00:13:06I was getting used Grandma Ethel's recipe, but a piece of a recipe card is torn off, and

00:13:10I'm missing a key ingredient.

00:13:12I mean, if you ever want to add some cheese.

00:13:16Well, yeah, I was thinking that, actually.

00:13:17Do you have any recommendations?

00:13:19Well, nothing more delicious than a wedge of Wisconsin cheddar, alongside a slice of pie.

00:13:24It's a diet for.

00:13:25I'm trying to think of something more...

00:13:27subtle.

00:13:30Huh.

00:13:30You know, let me put some thought into that, and I'll get back to you.

00:13:36What would the Renard's Cheese Empire do without you?

00:13:39I don't know.

00:13:41But it would not be Gouda.

00:13:45Wow.

00:13:46Cheesy pun, don't you think?

00:13:47Oh, well, Parmesan, eh?

00:13:51Like, well, pardon.

00:13:53Pardon me.

00:13:53Yeah, no, I get it.

00:13:55Yeah, yeah, just one picture.

00:13:56Your grandpa and I used to walk the orchards every winter, brooding these trees.

00:14:04He just knew what they needed.

00:14:06Like he could see the fruit before it even grew.

00:14:11Spent every day out here, rain or shine.

00:14:13Yeah, he loved this place.

00:14:19Dad, are you okay?

00:14:22No.

00:14:24It's just that you...

00:14:26You and Mom have been acting really strange ever since I got here.

00:14:30Oh.

00:14:31We just...

00:14:32We just caught a little off guard by your new job prospect.

00:14:36Never thought you'd end up in New York.

00:14:37I thought you'd be happy for me.

00:14:43No, no, we are.

00:14:44Of course we are, actually.

00:14:52All right, Dad.

00:14:53What is it?

00:14:58What makes you happy, Em?

00:15:03I don't know.

00:15:04Making delicious treats that thousands of people enjoy makes me pretty happy.

00:15:08I can see that.

00:15:09That's wonderful.

00:15:10Yeah, it is.

00:15:13You could have that here, you know.

00:15:15There isn't even a kitchen in the farm stand.

00:15:16That could change.

00:15:22If I get this job, I'd want to take it.

00:15:26It'd mean a lot to have your support.

00:15:28Your mom and I just thought, at some point, you'd come back.

00:15:38Well, my life's in the city now.

00:15:41But your roots are here in Door County.

00:15:46Dad.

00:15:47You're not thinking about selling, are you?

00:15:49Best Christmas present you could ever give your mother.

00:16:08I'll make a great pie, Dad.

00:16:11I know we will.

00:16:12Take that.

00:16:22No!

00:16:22See the Christmas star in the sky, Santa's reindeer.

00:16:28I'm ready to fly a bitch.

00:16:31I'm believing wishes can all come true.

00:16:37Everyone's laughing and dancing The mistletoe's hung for romancing

00:16:44There's no better place in the world to be Than here at home with you

00:16:51So let's light up Whilst the snow is smoking high

00:16:59Christmas star in the sky, Christmas star in the sky

00:17:05Tiny snowflakes falling like stars Down make cupcakes

00:17:11And peppermint balls playing blues and singing

00:17:17All of the carols we know

00:17:20Everyone's shaking their presents

00:17:24We all sing marshmallows and chestnuts

00:17:28Okay, you guys need to be honest

00:17:32This is Grandma's recipe as best as I can make it

00:17:35It's amazing and always, always honest

00:17:37Oh, wow, is that good?

00:17:42Oh, boy

00:17:43That is delicious, absolutely delicious

00:17:47It tastes like Christmas, really?

00:17:50Mm-hmm

00:17:51Something's not right

00:17:55Tastes exactly like Grandma Ethel's

00:17:57I know it's missing something

00:17:58The missing ingredient

00:18:00I gotta try again

00:18:02Right now?

00:18:04Yeah

00:18:05I gotta figure this out

00:18:06Mm-hmm

00:18:09I wonder who that could be

00:18:12Mitch!

00:18:17What a surprise!

00:18:19Come on in!

00:18:19Hi, Sally

00:18:20Hi, Mitch

00:18:21Nice to see you

00:18:24Nice to see you

00:18:24Good to see you

00:18:24Hey, Mitch

00:18:25Brian!

00:18:26Hey

00:18:27How's it going?

00:18:28Good to see you

00:18:29Good to see you

00:18:29Hey, Emma

00:18:31Oh, this is for you guys

00:18:34Henriksen's holiday gift basket

00:18:36Oh, thank you, Mitch

00:18:38Your family is so sweet

00:18:40Your family's the one who gifted us those delicious chocolate-covered cherries

00:18:43Smells like dessert

00:18:47Emma is practicing her pie recipe for the cherry pie contest

00:18:51Oh, really?

00:18:53How'd it turn out?

00:18:54Oh, incredible

00:18:55Perfect

00:18:55It needs work

00:18:57What's going on?

00:18:58Oh, I just thought we could take a little ride down memory lane

00:19:04My buddy AJ hooked me up

00:19:12I thought maybe we could tour Door County in style

00:19:15Wow

00:19:15Aw

00:19:17You know, I was sort of surprised to hear you move back

00:19:34Just because you were the one who always wanted to get out of here

00:19:36Yeah, it's kind of funny, huh?

00:19:41So what changed?

00:19:44It just seemed like my family needed me

00:19:46You happy to be back?

00:19:49Yeah

00:19:49Seems like we lost you, though

00:19:52Big-time pastry chef with big-city dreams

00:19:56Well, I mean, you're the one who encouraged me to do it

00:20:00Me?

00:20:02Yeah, you know that

00:20:03You said it right before you...

00:20:06What?

00:20:10No, nothing

00:20:10Emma what?

00:20:14Right before you broke up with me

00:20:15You were so ambitious back then

00:20:27You wanted more, it pushed me to want more

00:20:30And now I'm glad you did

00:20:33I'm really happy for you, Parker

00:20:37That's great

00:20:38Thanks

00:20:39Do you think our names are still there?

00:20:43Mmm, let's go see

00:20:44There it is

00:20:50That was Christmas Eve 2009

00:20:53Oh, nine

00:20:55Can I show you something?

00:21:00Sure

00:21:00What is it?

00:21:02What is it?

00:21:08You still have it

00:21:09Yeah, of course it

00:21:11You gave it to me that night

00:21:14Yeah, I did

00:21:19Come on

00:21:21Come on

00:21:21Let me show you something else

00:21:23Do you remember

00:21:35Sneaking in here after dark

00:21:38And climbing the tower?

00:21:40I sure do

00:21:41Why do you think I invited you here?

00:21:48Tell me the truth

00:21:48Did my parents put you up to this?

00:21:51What?

00:21:53Coming to visit the new Eagle Tower?

00:21:54No, the whole thing

00:21:56Visiting all these places

00:21:58The trolley

00:21:59No

00:22:00I just thought it would be fun

00:22:03I'm not sure I believe you

00:22:06Wow

00:22:16Never gets old, does it?

00:22:24No

00:22:26It's really great to see you

00:22:30It's been too long

00:22:33It's great to see you too

00:22:37Do you remember?

00:22:54When we were kids

00:22:55Going to the Christmas parade

00:22:58And the tree lighting

00:22:59Yeah, I look forward to it all year round

00:23:02Yeah, me too

00:23:03Just a countdown with days

00:23:04Do you ever

00:23:13Consider

00:23:16Moving back?

00:23:20Not you two

00:23:21What?

00:23:24What'd I say?

00:23:25Nothing

00:23:25It's just my parents

00:23:27Have been guilt-tripping me

00:23:28Really?

00:23:29Yeah, I think

00:23:31The idea of me

00:23:32Moving to New York

00:23:33Is making them

00:23:33Spiral a little

00:23:34And I think they're

00:23:36Considering selling

00:23:37The orchard

00:23:38Which would just

00:23:38Kill me

00:23:39Yeah

00:23:45Yeah

00:23:45I think I might have

00:23:46Had something to do

00:23:46With that

00:23:47What do you mean?

00:23:50A buddy of mine

00:23:51From business school

00:23:52Started a development

00:23:53Firm here last year

00:23:54He's been looking

00:23:56At properties

00:23:56And

00:23:57I introduced him

00:24:00To your parents

00:24:00For what?

00:24:03Housing projects

00:24:04This guy wants to put condos

00:24:08Where the orchards are?

00:24:10Well

00:24:10Hold on

00:24:11Hold on

00:24:12Don't panic yet

00:24:13Okay?

00:24:13Nothing's been decided

00:24:14And he's a great guy

00:24:15You should meet him

00:24:16The fact that he'll be

00:24:19At the Chamber of Commerce

00:24:19Holiday Party Friday night

00:24:21You should come

00:24:22Emma?

00:24:29Oh, you're still up here

00:24:31I was gonna

00:24:32Close up the ladder

00:24:33Yeah, I'm looking

00:24:34For Grandma's

00:24:35Missing ingredient

00:24:36I thought maybe

00:24:36She wrote the recipe

00:24:37Down somewhere else

00:24:38Okay, well just

00:24:39Remember, sweetie

00:24:41Whatever you make

00:24:43It's going to be wonderful

00:24:44Thanks, Mom

00:24:46I want it to be special

00:24:48Yeah

00:24:49Good luck

00:24:51Love you

00:24:59I really appreciate your help

00:25:26You know

00:25:28I have a feeling

00:25:29The Chamber of Commerce

00:25:30Wouldn't revoke my membership

00:25:31If I showed up tonight

00:25:32Without a tree

00:25:32I'm sure the Door County Chamber

00:25:35Takes its Christmas

00:25:36Very seriously

00:25:37When I was little

00:25:47I used to think

00:25:48That this was the most

00:25:49Magical place on earth

00:25:50I'm 34

00:25:51And I still think that

00:25:52My mom used to tell me

00:25:57That these upside down trees

00:25:58Were just for kids

00:25:59On the naughty list

00:26:00You know that's to

00:26:01Display the ornaments

00:26:02Better actually

00:26:03Right?

00:26:05Oh, that's brilliant

00:26:06What are those?

00:26:12Oh, those

00:26:13Are kissing balls

00:26:14It's a Scandinavian tradition

00:26:16It is

00:26:18It's like mistletoe

00:26:20But

00:26:20Fancier

00:26:21Okay, Mr. Christmas

00:26:25Anything else you'd like

00:26:26To enlighten me on?

00:26:27Oh

00:26:27Absolutely

00:26:28Come on

00:26:29Have you ever seen

00:26:41So much Christmas?

00:26:43It's amazing

00:26:43It's perfect

00:26:47Yeah

00:26:48You should get it

00:26:52Clara

00:26:56Sally

00:26:57I was hoping I'd see you here

00:27:17Oh, your parents

00:27:20Hey, Brian

00:27:20Everett

00:27:21Good to see you

00:27:22What is this?

00:27:23Emma

00:27:23Oh my gosh

00:27:25What a great surprise

00:27:26Oh my goodness

00:27:28Emma

00:27:29Look at you

00:27:30Good to see you

00:27:33Mitch told me

00:27:34You'd be in town

00:27:34For Christmas

00:27:35He did, did he?

00:27:36Yeah

00:27:37The guy can't shut up

00:27:38About you

00:27:38You'll know

00:27:41Calvin Russo

00:27:42Calvin, this is

00:27:43Emma Parker

00:27:44Emma

00:27:44Calvin

00:27:44Come

00:27:45Emma Parker

00:27:46Finally

00:27:47Feels like I already know you

00:27:49Oh, really

00:27:50Why is that?

00:27:51Well, your dad and I have had a few conversations

00:27:54We were discussing the orchards

00:27:58Beautiful property

00:27:59Yeah, we think so

00:28:01We're still scheduled to talk at the end of the week?

00:28:06Oh, yeah

00:28:06Stella

00:28:07Great

00:28:07Well, it was nice seeing you all

00:28:10I'm grabbing a drink

00:28:11I think we'll join you

00:28:13Dad

00:28:16What does Calvin want to do with our orchards?

00:28:20Emma

00:28:20Can we just do this?

00:28:22Just

00:28:22Did you know that 38% of people feel an elevated level of stress around the holidays?

00:28:34I thought it would be higher

00:28:39Dad, you told me that you weren't going to sell the orchards

00:28:45No, no, no

00:28:46We said we don't know what we're doing yet

00:28:49It's just a conversation

00:28:50Yeah, but

00:28:51Emma

00:28:52Your father and I have to think about retirement

00:28:55What?

00:28:58So it's my fault?

00:28:59No, no

00:29:00That's not what we're saying

00:29:01Yes, it is

00:29:02No, it isn't

00:29:03Yes, it is

00:29:04You're saying either I step in and run the orchards or they bulldoze them, right?

00:29:09Emma, it's a lot

00:29:10Look around

00:29:11Yeah, but you can afford to hire help

00:29:14I don't understand

00:29:15It's about keeping the orchard in the family

00:29:17It's been in my family for 150 years

00:29:20Then why are we suddenly having this conversation for the first time?

00:29:24Emma

00:29:24We always assumed you'd want to come back someday

00:29:30Like Mitch with the fishery

00:29:32Family businesses are the Door County way

00:29:35Guys, this is not fair

00:29:38I love what I do

00:29:40I want to take the job in New York

00:29:42I'm sorry we are not trying to pressure you

00:29:45But you are

00:29:46She's not trying to be like that

00:29:48I don't think you have any idea what it's like

00:29:50Okay, stop

00:29:51Please

00:29:51Can we just enjoy this Christmas?

00:29:54We are lucky that we have each other

00:29:57That we have this time together

00:29:59Okay?

00:30:02Please

00:30:03Oh, my God.

00:30:33Hey, there.

00:30:40Hi.

00:30:41Brought you a coffee.

00:30:44Wow.

00:30:45You're a lifesaver.

00:30:50Successful morning?

00:30:52Yeah, not too bad.

00:30:54Just talking out for the holiday fish boil.

00:30:56Oh, you guys still do that?

00:30:58Yeah, every single Christmas.

00:31:00People drive for miles around for Santa's whitefish.

00:31:02Your dad still dresses up as Santa?

00:31:06Oh, yeah.

00:31:07Sometimes, even when it's not Christmas, it's getting weird.

00:31:12I guess I'll have to be there.

00:31:16I guess you will.

00:31:16Well, maybe after we get these loaded up, you and I can grab some breakfast.

00:31:26Sounds great.

00:31:28All right.

00:31:33Will, you want to help me load these?

00:31:34So, what time did you get out there this morning?

00:31:495 a.m.

00:31:51Best time to be out there.

00:31:54Quiet, stillness.

00:31:55The eyelash-freezing, soul-crushing cold.

00:31:58You get used to it.

00:31:59You should come out with me sometime.

00:32:02We'll see.

00:32:05So, what'd you think of Calvin?

00:32:09Well, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.

00:32:15Do you ever regret moving back?

00:32:19She's considering it.

00:32:21I don't know.

00:32:21Do I regret it?

00:32:29No.

00:32:31Was it a compromise?

00:32:33Yeah.

00:32:36I liked venture capital.

00:32:38I liked helping companies get their ideas off the ground.

00:32:41I was good at it.

00:32:42And that meant something to me.

00:32:45Then why'd you leave?

00:32:47Because it was profit over people.

00:32:48Well, the thing is,

00:32:53I felt like I had value.

00:32:57I'm in no purpose.

00:33:01And I realized one day those are not the same.

00:33:05Back here,

00:33:07I have purpose.

00:33:11If you want to go do the grind in New York, you should.

00:33:15You totally should.

00:33:16You'll work hard.

00:33:18You'll become super successful.

00:33:19And people will love you for it.

00:33:20Because

00:33:21how could they not?

00:33:25I mean,

00:33:26because you're super talented.

00:33:28Merry Christmas, everyone.

00:33:38Merry Christmas, everyone.

00:33:39And welcome to our annual holiday fish boil.

00:33:43This is a beloved tradition here at Henrichsen's Fishery,

00:33:46and we're thrilled to have you with us.

00:33:47Yeah.

00:33:48Back in the 1800s,

00:33:52the early settlers in Door County

00:33:53had a whole lot of hungry lumbermen to feed.

00:33:58What do they have plenty of?

00:34:00Fish.

00:34:01That's right.

00:34:02Fish.

00:34:02What kind of fish?

00:34:03White fish.

00:34:05What kind of white fish?

00:34:06Lake Michigan white fish.

00:34:08That's right.

00:34:09Lake Michigan white fish.

00:34:10So, in celebration, Santa here and this trusty elf went out and caught some fresh this morning.

00:34:19Now, here in a second, I'm going to goose the fire with a little kerosene.

00:34:24And when that happens, the kettle's going to boil over, washing away all the fish oil that floats to the top.

00:34:33Sound good?

00:34:34Yeah!

00:34:35All right.

00:34:40I need everybody to take a big step back.

00:34:44Three, two, one!

00:34:48Three, two, one!

00:34:53Wow!

00:34:54Yeah!

00:34:59These lovely gentlemen are going to grab the fish.

00:35:03They're going to take it inside.

00:35:05And as they pass through, you can follow them in, grab a seat,

00:35:08and we will serve up your feet shortly.

00:35:11Yeah!

00:35:12Yeah!

00:35:12Woo!

00:35:13Woo!

00:35:14Woo!

00:35:15Woo!

00:35:16Woo!

00:35:17Woo!

00:35:19Hey!

00:35:19You are the grilled cheese chef, aren't you?

00:35:22You're the dessert lady.

00:35:24Yeah.

00:35:25What are you doing here?

00:35:27Waiting for my dad.

00:35:29Oh, where's he?

00:35:30Right over there.

00:35:31That was awesome, dad.

00:35:33Oh, thanks, buddy.

00:35:38Max?

00:35:41This is my old friend Emma.

00:35:42We've already met.

00:35:44Oh.

00:35:46How's that?

00:35:47At the bookstore.

00:35:47Why?

00:35:50Of course.

00:35:50Yeah.

00:35:51Bookstore.

00:35:55I'll tell you what.

00:35:55Why don't you run on inside, OK?

00:35:58And I'll be in there in a minute.

00:35:59OK.

00:35:59All right.

00:36:00Thanks.

00:36:01Bye, Emma.

00:36:01Bye, Max.

00:36:03I'm so confused.

00:36:04I'm so confused.

00:36:08I'm so confused.

00:36:12Is it the old fat?

00:36:15I'm kidding.

00:36:16Bad joke.

00:36:18You have a son?

00:36:20I do.

00:36:20How did I not know this?

00:36:23How did no one think to tell me this?

00:36:25It's complicated.

00:36:26It's complicated.

00:36:27Yeah.

00:36:27I'll say it is.

00:36:29Why does it bother you so much?

00:36:32It doesn't.

00:36:33I just think it's really weird that you never mentioned it until now.

00:36:37Yeah.

00:36:37You're right.

00:36:44I'm sorry.

00:36:45I should have mentioned it.

00:36:48I think I was just nervous, too.

00:36:50Why?

00:36:52Because I...

00:36:53What?

00:36:59Yeah, my dad really needs my help in there.

00:37:02Can we talk later?

00:37:05Yeah, sure.

00:37:07Thanks.

00:37:19So what's the story?

00:37:21It's...

00:37:21It's actually really sweet.

00:37:23I mean, it's tragic, but sweet.

00:37:28Max isn't Mitch's biological son.

00:37:32Oh.

00:37:33Yeah.

00:37:34Before Mitch moved back from Boston, he was engaged to a woman named Maria.

00:37:39Maria had Max from a previous relationship, and his biological father wanted nothing to do with him.

00:37:47So Maria got still custody, and Mitch...

00:37:49Well, he's been in Max's life since he was a baby.

00:37:53He basically raised him.

00:37:54What happened to Maria?

00:37:55Ovarian cancer?

00:37:57Oh.

00:37:59She didn't know until it was too late.

00:38:01She passed away weeks before their wedding.

00:38:04Wow, that's terrible.

00:38:05Since Maria didn't have much family, Mitch petitioned to adopt Max after she died.

00:38:11So, he's Mitch's son now.

00:38:14And everywhere that matters.

00:38:16So, I've been thinking about your pie.

00:38:27Enjoy.

00:38:28You wanted to give the recipe your own fun twist.

00:38:32Yeah, exactly.

00:38:33Right.

00:38:34So, these are some classic Wisconsin cheddars.

00:38:37This is our old-fashioned hoop cheddar.

00:38:39This is our new world cheddar.

00:38:41But this...

00:38:43This is the one I want you to try.

00:38:46Okay, what's so great about it?

00:38:47Okay, this is Renard's Cherry Cheddar.

00:38:51A Wisconsin legend.

00:38:53A cheese lover's dream.

00:38:54Aged six months.

00:38:56It's buttery, complex, sweet, and savory.

00:39:01Tangy, dynamic, and made with real Door County cherries from Parker Orchards.

00:39:07They better be from Parker Orchards.

00:39:09I love this cheese more than my husband, and soon you'll see why.

00:39:17Mmm.

00:39:24Oh.

00:39:26Oh, wow.

00:39:27Right?

00:39:28Is that...

00:39:29Is there vanilla in there?

00:39:31No, it's a natural reaction between the cheese and the cherries.

00:39:35It's incredible, right?

00:39:37I mean, you could grate this cheese right into your pie crust.

00:39:42That's a great idea.

00:39:57Hey.

00:39:58Hey, Mitch.

00:39:59Um...

00:40:00Well, isn't this a small-town moment?

00:40:02Yeah, I guess so.

00:40:04Yeah.

00:40:05I called you last night.

00:40:07After that.

00:40:08I know.

00:40:09Yeah.

00:40:10Awesome.

00:40:11I actually need to check on a high-priority mascarpone shipment.

00:40:15Oh.

00:40:16I'll see you lovebirds later.

00:40:17I should have told you about Max.

00:40:18It's okay.

00:40:19Really.

00:40:20It just took me by surprise.

00:40:22I...

00:40:23I...

00:40:24I...

00:40:25I...

00:40:26I...

00:40:27I just didn't know how.

00:40:28Max is...

00:40:29Uh, he's on my...

00:40:30He's on my bio.

00:40:31I know.

00:40:32I know.

00:40:33Jen told me everything.

00:40:35I...

00:40:36I...

00:40:37I...

00:40:38I...

00:40:39I just didn't know how.

00:40:40Max is...

00:40:41Uh, he's on my...

00:40:42He's on my bio.

00:40:43I know.

00:40:44I know.

00:40:45Jen told me everything.

00:40:48Max is really lucky to have you.

00:40:52And I'm...

00:40:53I'm really sorry about...

00:40:56Maria.

00:40:59You would have liked her.

00:41:02I'm sure I would have.

00:41:06Mitch, I'm so sorry.

00:41:11I...

00:41:12When you said that you lived a lot of life before, I never imagined.

00:41:16Yeah.

00:41:17Can you understand why it's not the first thing I want to tell people about myself?

00:41:23Of course.

00:41:25But...

00:41:28Adopting Max is the most selfless thing that I've ever heard.

00:41:31Not really.

00:41:34He's the biggest joy in my life.

00:41:42Hey, I've got some practice pies that I've got to bake later on.

00:41:46Do Max want to come by and be the official taste testers?

00:41:53Really?

00:41:54Yeah.

00:41:55They would be our honor.

00:41:56Great.

00:41:57Um...

00:41:58You want to say five o'clock?

00:41:59Five is perfect.

00:42:00See ya.

00:42:01Hello.

00:42:02Hello.

00:42:03Hello.

00:42:04Hello.

00:42:05My sous chef and my apprentice.

00:42:06Come on in.

00:42:07I'll take your coats.

00:42:08Are you excited to do this?

00:42:09Yeah.

00:42:10I'll take your coats.

00:42:11Are you excited to do this?

00:42:12Yeah.

00:42:13Yeah.

00:42:14Hello, my sous chef and my apprentice.

00:42:30Come on in.

00:42:33I'll take your coats.

00:42:35Are you excited to do this?

00:42:36Yeah.

00:42:44What?

00:42:50Merry Christmas.

00:42:51Oh, my gosh.

00:42:53Is that for me?

00:42:54Yep.

00:42:55We wanted to wait.

00:42:57But we thought now would be the perfect time.

00:43:00Oh, my gosh.

00:43:02I love it.

00:43:04This is so cute.

00:43:06Did you make this?

00:43:07Yep.

00:43:10You don't have to break it in, though.

00:43:11That one looks like it's got a few pies under its belt.

00:43:15Oh, well, this one was my grandmother's.

00:43:18Thank you for noticing.

00:43:19But obviously, I have to wear the new one.

00:43:21Obviously.

00:43:22Oh, I got it.

00:43:38You're welcome.

00:43:39I'm not sure.

00:43:41That it'll be up to famous chef standards, but we had to try.

00:43:45Well, luckily, I'm not a famous chef.

00:43:47Not yet.

00:43:48Okay, okay.

00:43:49Let's start.

00:43:49What do I have to do?

00:43:51Okay, first things first.

00:43:52I need you both to swear yourselves to secrecy.

00:43:54This recipe is classified.

00:43:56Ooh.

00:43:58Scout's on it, right, Max?

00:43:59The crust makes the pie, and the trick to a delicious pie crust is cold, cold, cold butter and ice water.

00:44:14No exceptions.

00:44:15Why does it have to be so cold?

00:44:17That's what makes the pie crust flaky.

00:44:20Can we grab the butter from the fridge?

00:44:21Yes, ma'am.

00:44:22Now, some people add sugar to their pie crust, but I don't think it needs it.

00:44:29You can just add it right in.

00:44:33Okay, great.

00:44:34So, you're going to take these little pieces of butter, and you're just going to squish them with your fingertips.

00:44:40Ooh, just like that.

00:44:43The flower's kind of soft.

00:44:45Yeah?

00:44:47Good job.

00:44:48Oh, this one is big.

00:44:49Oh, yeah.

00:44:49Get it.

00:44:50Smash a couple times.

00:44:52Yeah.

00:44:53Okay, you keep doing that, and I'm going to go get the secret ingredient.

00:44:57Wisconsin cherry cheddar cheese with Parker orchard cherries.

00:45:01Ooh.

00:45:02Want to try a piece?

00:45:03That's good.

00:45:08Yum.

00:45:09Yeah?

00:45:10You like it?

00:45:10Very good.

00:45:12I'm going to add it right into the pie crust.

00:45:15It's our secret.

00:45:16You cannot tell a single soul, okay?

00:45:19My lips are sealed.

00:45:20Max?

00:45:26First bites in three, two, one.

00:45:30Whoa.

00:45:40Super whoa.

00:45:41Whoa, whoa, whoa.

00:45:43Emma, this is it.

00:45:44This is the pie.

00:45:46What?

00:45:47What's wrong?

00:45:48It's good.

00:45:49It's just not exactly what I want.

00:45:50More for me.

00:45:54Emma, I'm telling you, this is a winner.

00:45:57It's good.

00:45:58It's just not as good as Grandma's.

00:45:59Oh, come on.

00:46:00I find that hard to believe.

00:46:02I'm sure she was a good teacher.

00:46:04Yeah, she was.

00:46:05Did you see that picture?

00:46:07That was the last year she won the bake-off.

00:46:09No way, really?

00:46:10Mm-hmm.

00:46:12She looks really happy.

00:46:15Yeah.

00:46:18To her, baking wasn't just about food.

00:46:21It's about the people.

00:46:25That's why she liked Christmas so much.

00:46:27She was surrounded by family.

00:46:30She was competitive.

00:46:32The cherry pie bake-off meant the world to her.

00:46:35Really?

00:46:36Oh, yeah.

00:46:38Yeah.

00:46:39She used to tell me that we'd have a bakery together someday.

00:46:44Be part of the farm stand.

00:46:46And we'd daydream about all the recipes that we'd make.

00:46:52How we'd decorate it.

00:46:56That sounds really great.

00:47:00Yeah.

00:47:06It's weird.

00:47:06It's late.

00:47:07Oh, Serena.

00:47:11Hi.

00:47:13Merry Christmas.

00:47:15Yeah.

00:47:15Hey, were you by chance able to...

00:47:17Oh.

00:47:21Oh, my gosh.

00:47:22Really?

00:47:22Wow.

00:47:24Wow.

00:47:25Oh, that's amazing.

00:47:28Oh, my gosh.

00:47:29I'm so excited.

00:47:30Yeah, please send it over.

00:47:34Really.

00:47:35Yes.

00:47:36Yeah.

00:47:36I'll talk to you soon.

00:47:38Bye.

00:47:40Bye.

00:47:44Good news?

00:47:45It looks like the job at La Panache is happening.

00:47:55For real.

00:47:58Executive pastry chef.

00:48:02I mean, that's great.

00:48:03Thanks.

00:48:10Nobody deserves it more than you.

00:48:15Um, we should probably go.

00:48:18Are you sure?

00:48:20Yeah.

00:48:20Yeah, it's getting late.

00:48:21I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:22I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:23I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:24I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:25I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:26I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:27I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:28I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:29I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:30I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:31I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:32I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:33I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:34I mean, it's getting late.

00:48:35There you go, bud.

00:48:46Hello.

00:48:47Yeah.

00:48:49See, I was watching.

00:48:51Even though your spot on the nice list is pretty solid,

00:48:55I don't want to push it, okay?

00:48:57Okay.

00:49:05Thanks for decorating the barn with me, sweetheart.

00:49:10Of course.

00:49:14Oh.

00:49:16That's pretty, right?

00:49:18It's a kissing bowl.

00:49:20A what?

00:49:21A kissing bowl?

00:49:22You don't know about these either?

00:49:23It's a combination of a wreath and a mistletoe.

00:49:27It's a Scandinavian tradition.

00:49:28Oh, so you kiss underneath it?

00:49:30That's the idea.

00:49:31It's cute.

00:49:32I know.

00:49:32You better watch out if Mitch comes around.

00:49:37Okay, Mom.

00:49:38I'm sorry.

00:49:39I'm sorry.

00:49:40I just...

00:49:41I love you two together.

00:49:43Hey, you know that he is the one who broke up with me, right?

00:49:48Do you remember that?

00:49:49Of course I do.

00:49:51But that was years ago, and everybody breaks up before they go to college.

00:49:59Hey, so, uh...

00:50:01I got the job.

00:50:03That La Panache.

00:50:07Wow.

00:50:08How?

00:50:09When did you...

00:50:10I found out last night.

00:50:13Oh.

00:50:14Well, honey, that's...

00:50:16That's, um...

00:50:20Congratulations.

00:50:22You don't have to do that.

00:50:25Do what?

00:50:26That thing where you pretend to be excited for me, but actually, you're disappointed.

00:50:32I am excited for you.

00:50:35Really.

00:50:37It's just...

00:50:38Mom, I can't have the kind of career that I want and run the orchards.

00:50:43Can't you guys just wait a couple years?

00:50:46Maybe you'll get a better offer.

00:50:47Or maybe...

00:50:48Maybe I'll be ready by then.

00:50:52Honestly, I don't know if your dad and I have another year in us.

00:50:55What does that mean?

00:51:02It means you should take the job in New York, and your dad and I will figure it out.

00:51:08The thing is, if a sale's going to happen, I need to know soon.

00:51:18How soon?

00:51:21By the end of the year.

00:51:23That's not much time at all.

00:51:27Can't you give us a couple of months?

00:51:29Unfortunately not.

00:51:30With the building season approaching this spring, we need to put things in motion now.

00:51:35The Orchards' next chapter will honor what you built.

00:51:38No big-box stores, strip malls.

00:51:41We develop housing that fits here.

00:51:44Homes that feel like they belong.

00:51:48Well, okay. I guess we'll let you know.

00:51:52Soon.

00:51:54Yeah, soon.

00:51:59What are you making, Max?

00:52:00A Christmas fish.

00:52:02Oh, a Christmas fish. Of course, why not?

00:52:06Yeah, why not?

00:52:07Yeah.

00:52:09So this is a family tradition?

00:52:11It sure is.

00:52:12My mom convinced us years ago that making homemade Christmas cards and homemade ornaments

00:52:19just had a lot more meaning.

00:52:22Wait, all of those are homemade?

00:52:24Yeah.

00:52:26Well, most of them.

00:52:28I might have gotten a few at craft stores or at Chris Kindle Markt.

00:52:37Want to see the angel?

00:52:39Made that in fifth grade.

00:52:41Yeah.

00:52:42Pretty impressive, huh?

00:52:43Uh, yes.

00:52:46Well, the one-eyed snowman.

00:52:48That's Max's.

00:52:50I ran out of glue.

00:52:51I hate it when that happens.

00:52:52Can't find a gem like that at a store now, can you?

00:52:56Mm-mm.

00:52:59Is that your honey?

00:53:00Yeah.

00:53:03Oh, nice.

00:53:08Hey, look.

00:53:10That's a hot chocolate guy.

00:53:11Yeah.

00:53:12Can we get one, Dad?

00:53:14Of course.

00:53:15Whiskey, you want two?

00:53:16No.

00:53:17I'm all right. I'll see you in a bit.

00:53:18Okay, all right.

00:53:19See you later.

00:53:20Alligator.

00:53:21It's all right.

00:53:22All right, let's go.

00:53:47Oh.

00:53:48Hi.

00:53:49You're Emma Parker, right?

00:53:51Hi.

00:53:52Yeah?

00:53:52I just wanted to introduce myself.

00:53:54I'm Teresa Brown from the West Living Magazine.

00:53:57I was just talking to your dad over at your booth.

00:54:00Nice.

00:54:01Hmm.

00:54:01Your dad says you might have the winning cherry pie recipe.

00:54:05Did he say that?

00:54:06Hmm.

00:54:06Well, he is a big fan.

00:54:08He's also a bit biased.

00:54:09Yes, but the Parkers do have a winning history.

00:54:11I'm writing a piece on the Chris Kindle market and all the Christmas traditions up here,

00:54:16including the cherry pie bake-off.

00:54:17Can you tell me about your pie?

00:54:19Yeah.

00:54:20It's a take on my grandmother's award-winning recipe, but with my own twist.

00:54:24Can you give me any recipe secrets?

00:54:26Unfortunately, no.

00:54:27Legally binding family oath.

00:54:29Oh, do you work in the family business?

00:54:33No, I don't actually.

00:54:36I'm actually a pastry chef at Le Panache in New York.

00:54:39Le Panache.

00:54:40I know that place.

00:54:41Oh, quite impressive.

00:54:42He must have quite a knack in the kitchen.

00:54:45Yeah, well, we'll see if the judges agree.

00:54:47Well, I'm sure we'll talk soon.

00:54:48I'm going to go check on some of the other contestants.

00:54:50Good luck in the bake-off.

00:54:51There you go.

00:55:05That's all.

00:55:07Emma.

00:55:08Hey, can you cover the cliff?

00:55:09I'm going to go find your mom.

00:55:10No, sure, no problem.

00:55:17What's up, huh?

00:55:21Enjoy some.

00:55:26Hey, don't you look like a perfect boo-boo Christmas card in there?

00:55:30I don't feel like it.

00:55:38Yeah, the Mitch conundrum.

00:55:43Have you told him how you feel yet?

00:55:45Why?

00:55:45So we can both be sad and confused when I leave?

00:55:51I don't trust that Calvin guy.

00:56:00I feel like he's pressuring my parents.

00:56:04I need to talk to them myself.

00:56:17Okay.

00:56:19Be assertive.

00:56:21Emma, hey.

00:56:28Hey, Calvin.

00:56:29Thanks for your time.

00:56:31I'm happy to.

00:56:32Have a seat.

00:56:36So, what's going on?

00:56:38Well, I'd like to know how you convinced my parents to sell you their orchard.

00:56:44Convince them?

00:56:45I didn't convince them.

00:56:48They approached me.

00:56:49They approached you?

00:56:52Yeah.

00:56:52Through Mitch.

00:56:54Well, I think technically Mitch's parents talked to your parents, and then your parents

00:56:59talked to Mitch, and then he put us in touch.

00:57:02Okay.

00:57:05Well, why do they have to sell right now?

00:57:08What's the rush?

00:57:09They love that place.

00:57:11Emma, from what I understand, they may not want to sell it, but they need to.

00:57:16What do you mean?

00:57:19They're strained.

00:57:20Financially.

00:57:21No, they're not.

00:57:22That's what I was told.

00:57:27They thought that things might improve if you stepped in, but it doesn't sound like that's

00:57:31happening.

00:57:34Emma, look, I'm not the bad guy here.

00:57:38I'm just trying to do my job and help your parents.

00:57:40I thought that you knew.

00:57:44No, I didn't.

00:57:48I may have overstepped.

00:57:50No, you didn't.

00:57:52Thank you for telling me.

00:57:54Thank you for your time.

00:58:01Merry Christmas.

00:58:02Merry Christmas.

00:58:04Merry Christmas.

00:58:06Merry Christmas.

00:58:10Merry Christmas.

00:58:12Hi, sweetie.

00:58:13Where were you?

00:58:14You wanted Tom and Jerry?

00:58:16I went to talk to Calvin.

00:58:19Why?

00:58:21Why didn't you tell me you were having financial problems?

00:58:25Ah, we didn't want you to worry about our financial situation.

00:58:29Worry?

00:58:30I could have helped.

00:58:32I would have helped.

00:58:34Well, honey, there's nothing that you could have done.

00:58:38Well, you don't know that because you never even bothered to ask.

00:58:41We wanted you to come back because you wanted to, not out of some guilt.

00:58:46And you thought I would feel less guilty by finding out like this?

00:58:50Look, we only did what we thought was best for you.

00:58:53How long have you been sitting on this?

00:58:56A couple of years.

00:59:02Years?

00:59:04We were going to tell you this trip.

00:59:07And then we found out about your job and we asked Mitch.

00:59:10You?

00:59:11You asked Mitch what?

00:59:13We asked him what he thought and...

00:59:16We wanted to know if he thought there was a chance that you'd stay.

00:59:23What did he say?

00:59:25He said it wasn't even a question that you had to take that job.

00:59:30I gotta go.

00:59:35Emma!

00:59:36Emma!

00:59:46Mitch!

01:00:10Just in time for Christmas, huh?

01:00:12I just stopped by to tell you that I'm leaving.

01:00:22I'm going back to Chicago after the bake-off.

01:00:28Well, I knew you'd be heading back, but...

01:00:32Not before Christmas.

01:00:34You lied to me.

01:00:35Lied to you?

01:00:37You knew that my parents were struggling.

01:00:39You didn't even think I deserved to know.

01:00:40It wasn't my place to tell you, Emma.

01:00:45You were waiting for the right time.

01:00:47Oh, yeah, the right time.

01:00:49When?

01:00:50Mitch?

01:00:51Next Christmas?

01:00:52When I come back to find a housing development where our orchard used to be?

01:00:58They want you to feel trapped.

01:01:02Trapped?

01:01:03Yeah.

01:01:04I knew if they told you, you'd think you had to stay, and you don't.

01:01:08You have this incredible opportunity.

01:01:09You couldn't even pretend like you wanted me to stay.

01:01:12What?

01:01:13You didn't even hesitate.

01:01:14You just told them that I should go, like it wasn't even a question.

01:01:17Yeah, because this is what you've always wanted.

01:01:19It was your dream.

01:01:24Emma, I didn't tell him you should go because that's what I wanted.

01:01:27I told him you should go because I thought that's what you wanted.

01:01:30You didn't even ask me.

01:01:37Will you bring Max by the bake-off tomorrow so I can say goodbye?

01:01:43Sure.

01:01:43I don't know.

01:01:44I don't know.

01:01:45I don't know.

01:01:46I don't know.

01:01:47I don't know.

01:01:48I don't know.

01:01:49I don't know.

01:01:50I don't know.

01:01:51I don't know.

01:01:52I don't know.

01:01:53I don't know.

01:01:54I don't know.

01:01:55I don't know.

01:01:56I don't know.

01:02:27Merry Christmas, huh?

01:02:32Yeah.

01:02:37Is it with me?

01:02:54You went to see Mitch?

01:02:58Yeah.

01:03:04This orchard's been in my family for 150 years.

01:03:08And now...

01:03:10Five generations later, I'm the one who can't keep it alive.

01:03:15I mean...

01:03:17Oh, Dad, there were a lot of factors.

01:03:21It's not...

01:03:22They were still hard.

01:03:29I felt a lot of...

01:03:32Pride in keeping it a family operation.

01:03:41Mother and I should have hired help years ago.

01:03:43I think I was...

01:03:49Embarrassed.

01:03:54I...

01:03:55I know how hard you worked for your career.

01:03:59I'm sorry.

01:04:00No, Dad.

01:04:10I just...

01:04:13I love my job.

01:04:16And I'm really good at it.

01:04:18And I want to pursue it.

01:04:21No, if you're not interested, that's fine.

01:04:23We just have to learn to let go of what's not serving us anymore.

01:04:36What if I go in that pie contest?

01:04:38Get you all that great PR?

01:04:41Then I hope whoever reads about it, tracks you down, and gives you a ton of business.

01:04:45You mother would love that, though.

01:04:51We just...

01:04:52We just want you to be happy, and...

01:04:55That's all we've ever wanted, you know?

01:05:02I know, Dad.

01:05:09It's gonna be okay.

01:05:11You say so.

01:05:12You say so.

01:05:15I love that.

01:05:35We had fun now.

01:05:392 John...

01:05:40Let's go.

01:05:42I love that.

01:05:42Let's go.

01:05:42Hey, I thought you were going to make it in the morning.

01:06:08I am, but I wanted to try something first.

01:06:10Yeah? What's that?

01:06:14Cardamom. Of course, how can we forget that?

01:06:21I know. You know the recipe was in the apron the entire time?

01:06:25You're kidding.

01:06:27The little piece fell out when I was cleaning up.

01:06:31So, so you made Grandma's exact recipe?

01:06:35No, I still put my twist on it, but now it's both of hers.

01:06:40Can I try a piece?

01:06:44Yeah, I was hoping you'd ask.

01:06:47Oh, great.

01:06:50How is it?

01:06:57Emma, it is wonderful.

01:07:01Honey, Grandma would be so proud of you.

01:07:19We all are.

01:07:20Thanks, Mom.

01:07:23Thanks, Mom.

01:07:40Thanks, dear.

01:09:11Good morning, Emma.

01:09:16Hi, Teresa.

01:09:17I can't wait to try your pie.

01:09:19Could be a big day for Parker Orchards.

01:09:22I hope so.

01:09:23Good luck.

01:09:30Emma!

01:09:32Hey, buddy.

01:09:33We came to cheer you on.

01:09:36Max also has something for you.

01:09:38Oh, yeah.

01:09:39Did you make this yourself?

01:09:41It's a Christmas card.

01:09:42That helped a little.

01:09:44Homemade Christmas cards are the very best kind.

01:09:47I'll read it later, okay?

01:09:49Okay.

01:09:50Bye, Emma.

01:09:50Bye.

01:09:51We'll see you after.

01:10:08Welcome, everyone.

01:10:10I'm Teresa Brown from Midwest Living Magazine, and I'm thrilled to be your host for this year's Door County Christmas Cherry Pie Contest.

01:10:18I have to say, I just love it up here.

01:10:29I mean, look at this.

01:10:31Look at this Chris Kindle Market.

01:10:33Oh, beautiful.

01:10:35All right.

01:10:36All right.

01:10:36As you know, the winning pie will be featured in next month's issue of Midwest Living.

01:10:44So let's hear it for our contestants.

01:10:51It's time for the judges to do their thing.

01:10:54But first, I want to introduce you to our very special celebrity guest judge, Green Bay Packers legend, Amon Green.

01:11:02Thank you for being here.

01:11:04Go Pack Go!

01:11:06Go Pack Go!

01:11:08Go Pack Go!

01:11:09Go Pack Go!

01:11:11Judges, are you ready?

01:11:13All right.

01:11:14Taste away.

01:11:15Taste away.

01:11:44Let's go!

01:11:48Ooh, come, come, come, come.

01:11:52Get everything ready.

01:11:55Get everything ready.

01:11:56Get ready.

01:11:58Get everything ready.

01:11:59Mm-hmm.

01:12:04Get everything ready.

01:12:05Uh...

01:12:06You left το, little in diameter.

01:12:07Oh?

01:12:08Oh.

01:12:08Okay.

01:12:09Great.

01:12:10All right.

01:12:11Are you ready?

01:12:12Thank you, Iman.

01:12:13Thank you, Iman.

01:12:15Our judges have made their decision.

01:12:17In third place, pie number six from Sequest Farms,

01:12:23Kristin Sequest.

01:12:27Wonderful.

01:12:31All right.

01:12:33Congratulations, Kristin.

01:12:36In second place, pie number two from Skaturo Baking Co.

01:12:42Rob Skaturo.

01:12:47Congratulations.

01:12:52All right, here we go.

01:12:54Congratulations, Rob.

01:12:56And here we go.

01:12:58The winner of this year's Door County Christmas Cherry Pie

01:13:04Bake Off is pie number five from Parker Cherry Orchards.

01:13:10Emma Parker.

01:13:16Emma!

01:13:17Emma!

01:13:18Emma!

01:13:19Emma!

01:13:20Emma!

01:13:25Is she here?

01:13:26Emma!

01:13:27Where is she?

01:13:28Hello.

01:13:29She's one camera.

01:13:31Well, this is unexpected.

01:13:34Uh, Sally, Brian, would you like to come up and accept the award on behalf of Parker Orchards?

01:13:40Come on.

01:13:42Everyone, Sally and Brian Parker.

01:13:53On behalf of Parker Orchards, our daughter, Emma, and her incredible cherry pie, we humbly accept this prize.

01:16:10Still no word from Emma?

01:16:12Nothing.

01:16:13I have called, I've texted.

01:16:15Look, I just...

01:16:16I wish we handled this differently.

01:16:19You know, she seemed better last night.

01:16:21I just didn't realize...

01:16:22Well, you were just trying to do the right thing for her.

01:16:24I mean, it's not a mistake.

01:16:25That's...

01:16:26That's being a good parent.

01:16:31All right, let's get the food.

01:16:37All right.

01:16:40Oh.

01:16:40Ha, there it is.

01:16:51Triple six for 18.

01:16:53That closes me up.

01:16:54Nailed it.

01:16:55Okay, Mitch, you're up.

01:16:57Let's see what you can do.

01:16:58Nah, I'm good.

01:17:01What?

01:17:02Don't think you can beat your old man, huh?

01:17:06Come on.

01:17:08Hey, you want to give me a hand bringing that cooler out back inside?

01:17:11Yeah, sure, Brian.

01:17:14I've read out.

01:17:20Hey, uh...

01:17:21I just wanted to say that even if she's upset right now,

01:17:26I know what you were trying to do.

01:17:28And I believe that one day she's going to be grateful for it.

01:17:36Yeah.

01:17:39Maybe.

01:17:41I'm grateful for it.

01:17:47Thanks, Brian.

01:18:01Everett and Clara, you guys are over there.

01:18:03Okay.

01:18:05This all looks so delicious, Allie.

01:18:07Yes.

01:18:09Where's Dad?

01:18:11Oh, I think he's going to be here in a minute.

01:18:15Merry Christmas.

01:18:17Emma!

01:18:18Sorry we're late.

01:18:20And, um, I brought a friend with me.

01:18:21I hope you don't mind.

01:18:22Oh, God.

01:18:25We were so worried about you.

01:18:27Where did you go?

01:18:29To the orchard.

01:18:30And then to talk to Calvin.

01:18:31Because I decided I'm not going to take the job in New York.

01:18:39What?

01:18:39You're going...

01:18:40I'm going to stay here.

01:18:41And I'm ready to take over the family business as soon as you're ready to give me the reins.

01:18:46Oh, they're yours.

01:18:48But hold on.

01:18:49I don't understand what's going on.

01:18:50Well, when I won the bake-off, I thought I had to choose.

01:18:56Then I realized maybe I don't.

01:18:58And that's where I come in.

01:19:00Emma and I talked.

01:19:02Instead of buying the orchard, I'd like to invest in them.

01:19:06Calvin's going to finance a new state-of-the-art bakery as part of the newly renovated Parker Orchard Farm Stand.

01:19:13Is this real?

01:19:18Yeah.

01:19:19I don't have to go anywhere, Mom.

01:19:21I can stay here and we can build something together.

01:19:24Grandma, Etho would have loved this.

01:19:27Yeah.

01:19:28I think so, too.

01:19:30Merry Christmas, Emma.

01:19:32Merry Christmas, Pops.

01:19:35I'm so glad you're going to stay.

01:19:37Me, too, buddy.

01:19:38Do you know what?

01:19:39What?

01:19:39Your card had something to do with it.

01:19:43Is that my card that I gave you?

01:19:45Yep.

01:19:46Wow.

01:19:47That's my card.

01:19:52Where's Mitch?

01:20:08Hey.

01:20:09Hi.

01:20:13Were you planning on spending Christmas Eve out here by yourself?

01:20:20What happened?

01:20:23Where'd you go after the contest?

01:20:28I just needed some time to think.

01:20:31I owe you an apology.

01:20:33I owe you an apology.

01:20:36No, you don't know.

01:20:39I owe you an apology.

01:20:41I should have told you about the Orchard.

01:20:42You were right.

01:20:43You deserve to know.

01:20:46I just didn't want anything to hold you back.

01:20:50Not your parents.

01:20:51Not this place.

01:20:54Not me.

01:20:54You just seemed so certain.

01:21:06It didn't seem fair for me to tell you what I wanted.

01:21:08What's that?

01:21:20For you to stay.

01:21:25It's the one I've always wanted.

01:21:26Did you buy a kissing ball?

01:21:38Mm-hmm.

01:21:39Interesting.

01:21:44It's an old Scandinavian tradition.

01:21:47Yeah.

01:21:48And we can't argue with tradition, can we?

01:21:50It's the one I've ever watched.

01:21:52It's a dream in a spare time.

01:21:53Cheers.

01:22:02Bye.

01:22:03Bye.

01:22:05Bye.

01:22:08Bye.

01:22:13Bye.

01:22:14Bye.

01:22:15Bye.

01:22:16Bye.

01:22:17Bye.

01:22:20I don't know.

01:22:50I don't know.

01:23:20I don't know.

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