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After a wreath maker hurts her arm, she gets help from a kind neighbor to keep her wreath-making business running during the busy holiday season. As they work together, the pair form an unexpected bond and holiday connection.
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00:00:00Just put these in here and you are all set.
00:00:30It's gorgeous.
00:00:31I'm glad you like it.
00:00:32If you mist it with water every two to three days, it'll stay fresher longer.
00:00:36Okay.
00:00:36I will.
00:00:37Merry Christmas.
00:00:38Merry Christmas.
00:00:43Hey, Rebecca.
00:00:44That would look great.
00:00:45Oh, thank you.
00:00:47And how's your day going?
00:00:48Loads of customers flooding the department store.
00:00:50Yes, I have been crunching the store's sales numbers so long that I forgot it's not a replacement for actual food.
00:00:56Let's go grab lunch.
00:00:57I wish I could, Angie, but I have a ton of orders, but I really mean it.
00:01:02You didn't last time?
00:01:03It looks like you're almost done.
00:01:06Not even close.
00:01:07I have a pile of unmade orders still, and that's not including making inventory for this year's Christmas market.
00:01:13You're going to make me go get lunch all by my lonesome?
00:01:15You could go get takeout, bring it back, and eat while I work.
00:01:19You're ridiculous.
00:01:20Next time, then.
00:01:23I've heard that before, too.
00:01:25Wreaths and ribbons, this is Rebecca.
00:01:27Wreaths and ribbons, this is Rebecca.
00:01:57Never fails.
00:02:06Rebecca.
00:02:08Hi.
00:02:11Jason.
00:02:12Yeah, I know.
00:02:14Just checking.
00:02:16A lot of people over again?
00:02:17Oh, yeah, that's my family.
00:02:20We'll wrap it up before long.
00:02:22Could you please remind them not to block my driveway?
00:02:26Yeah, I'm sorry about that.
00:02:28It's my cousin.
00:02:29He took the driving test three times because of the whole parking thing.
00:02:33He tries hard.
00:02:34Okay.
00:02:37Good night.
00:02:39Good night.
00:02:41Good to see you.
00:02:47Okay, I think we should cut off pie pre-orders this year on December 15th.
00:02:51I'm all for it.
00:02:53It'll mean fewer sales.
00:02:54Are we doing that raspberry pecan one again?
00:02:57I like that one.
00:02:58Sorry, you were the only one.
00:03:00Check.
00:03:02Again?
00:03:03Hey, Tom, can I borrow your keys?
00:03:05What's up?
00:03:05I'm just going to move your truck a little.
00:03:07Okay.
00:03:08Did your neighbor say something again?
00:03:11Yes, but to be fair, Tom doesn't see how he parks.
00:03:15Well, she's alone, right?
00:03:17So that's hard, and maybe that's why she's so particular about her neighbors.
00:03:22I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who bothers her.
00:03:24We should invite her over.
00:03:25I don't think that's the solution.
00:03:27All right.
00:03:28Back to the schedule.
00:03:30What do you think about the pie pre-orders at the bakery?
00:03:32Should we stop them around the 15th?
00:03:35I mean, the longer we go, the more we sell.
00:03:38Although that does mean we'll work more overtime.
00:03:41We pay overtime?
00:03:43Nope.
00:03:44Perks to the family business.
00:03:46You do get leftovers, though.
00:03:49Lucky me.
00:03:51Okay, let's do December 18th, but maybe we take off the peppermint cream pies this year.
00:03:56They take longer.
00:03:57But only because you won't use my shortcut method.
00:03:59It doesn't taste the same.
00:04:01We stick to the family recipes.
00:04:08A beautiful day on 97.3 FM, but bundle up.
00:04:12Temperatures overnight got well into freezing territory, and it's a chilly 28 degrees this morning.
00:04:18So be careful out there.
00:04:20Up next, we have your favorite Christmas tunes to help you get in the holiday spirit.
00:04:24And as always, feel free to send us your requests.
00:04:27Oh, wow.
00:04:28Oh.
00:04:29Oh.
00:04:30Oh.
00:04:31Rebecca?
00:04:32Oh.
00:04:33What did he mean to that?
00:04:41Rebecca?
00:04:47Easy, easy.
00:04:49You took quite a spill there.
00:04:51Where did you hid? Your head?
00:04:53No, no, no. I'm...
00:04:55Do not stay fine. I won't believe you.
00:04:57My arm took the worst of it.
00:04:59Okay. Let's get you to a doctor.
00:05:01No, it's not that serious.
00:05:03Are you a doctor?
00:05:05No, but maybe it'll stop hurting
00:05:07if I just sit here a minute.
00:05:09I don't think that's likely.
00:05:11I can drive you to the hospital. It's totally okay.
00:05:13Come on. I can drive.
00:05:15You think?
00:05:17Come on.
00:05:19Alright.
00:05:21Probably just need to ice it.
00:05:23Yeah, ice.
00:05:25X-rays. Careful now.
00:05:31Hey.
00:05:33Could have been worse. Could have needed surgery or a full arm thing.
00:05:37My elbow got dislocated. It feels worse.
00:05:41Sorry.
00:05:43But hey, you have a really cool sling.
00:05:45For several weeks.
00:05:47This is a big deal for me.
00:05:49It's your first big injury?
00:05:51No.
00:05:53Well, yes. But that's not the reason.
00:05:55I need to work.
00:05:57No, I'm sure your boss will understand.
00:05:59Just give you some time off. Maybe adjust a few things.
00:06:03I'm the boss.
00:06:05Even better.
00:06:07I own my own business.
00:06:09You probably wouldn't understand.
00:06:11Why not?
00:06:12Because when you own your own business, you don't get days off.
00:06:16You work harder than anyone else.
00:06:19Success or failure, it is all on you.
00:06:22I own a bakery.
00:06:24Really?
00:06:26Well, it's a family business, but yeah, I'm one of the owners, so I get it.
00:06:32Oh.
00:06:34Hey, don't worry.
00:06:38You've had a rough morning, and maybe if you just go home, get some rest, do what the doctor said,
00:06:45tomorrow you'll be able to think more clearly about what's next.
00:06:49I'm thinking plenty clearly.
00:06:52Really, this is just the worst time for me not to be able to work.
00:06:56What do you do?
00:06:58I make wreaths.
00:07:00Wreaths?
00:07:02That keeps you busy?
00:07:06Sorry.
00:07:07I just thought when you want a wreath, you go online and order one or the store.
00:07:12Yeah, a store like mine.
00:07:14Here, let me help you.
00:07:16Christmas is my busiest season.
00:07:19It brings in 75% of my earnings for the entire year.
00:07:23I mean...
00:07:24Wow.
00:07:25Well, don't stress yet.
00:07:27I'm sure there's a solution.
00:07:29I don't know.
00:07:30All right.
00:07:31Careful.
00:07:32Here you go.
00:07:33Thanks.
00:07:34Now, do you need me to pick up any medicine for you?
00:07:36No.
00:07:37I'm fine.
00:07:38Are you sure?
00:07:39Yeah.
00:07:40You don't have to be tough.
00:07:41I'm not.
00:07:42Maybe I'm tired and I'll go inside and rest.
00:07:43Just like you said.
00:07:44Are you really going to do that?
00:07:45Yes.
00:07:46Allow me.
00:07:47That one.
00:07:49No problem.
00:07:50I mean it.
00:07:51Thank you for stopping to help me today.
00:07:53What?
00:07:54I'm fine.
00:07:55I'm fine.
00:07:56No.
00:07:57I'm fine.
00:07:58Are you sure?
00:07:59Yeah.
00:08:00You don't have to be tough.
00:08:01I'm not.
00:08:02Maybe I'm tired and I'll go inside and rest.
00:08:04Just like you said.
00:08:05Are you really going to do that?
00:08:07Yes.
00:08:08Allow me.
00:08:09That one.
00:08:10Okay.
00:08:12No problem.
00:08:13I mean it.
00:08:14I've never crossed my mind to do anything different.
00:08:19Okay.
00:08:20But still.
00:08:23You're welcome.
00:08:24And if you need anything just holler.
00:08:28Okay.
00:08:44What am I going to do?
00:08:45I should have paid more attention to the steps.
00:08:46Oh honey.
00:08:47We can travel out there.
00:08:48No mom.
00:08:49You and dad have your own lives.
00:08:50And dad has to work.
00:08:51Well then I can come.
00:08:52You're coming out for Christmas anyway.
00:08:53And changing your ticket would be expensive this late.
00:08:54Honey the cost doesn't matter.
00:08:55But dad needs you.
00:08:56He has frozen dinners in the freezer.
00:08:57Which we both know he won't eat.
00:08:58Look mom.
00:08:59I really am fine.
00:09:00I just need to figure out a few things with work.
00:09:03But you need some help.
00:09:04Maybe I don't.
00:09:05I just need to figure out a few things with work.
00:09:06Maybe I don't.
00:09:07I just need to figure out a few things with work.
00:09:08But you need some help.
00:09:10Maybe I don't.
00:09:11I just need to figure out the things that I can and can't do.
00:09:29Oh hey that's Angie.
00:09:30Oh good.
00:09:31At least someone is there for you.
00:09:32Please let her help.
00:09:33I will.
00:09:34And you'll tell me if it gets to be too much.
00:09:36Oh.
00:09:37Of course.
00:09:38I mean it Rebecca.
00:09:39Okay.
00:09:40I'm praying for you.
00:09:41Your dad and I are both here alright.
00:09:42Thanks mom.
00:09:43Love you.
00:09:44Love you too.
00:09:45Hey.
00:09:46Oh you poor thing.
00:09:47How did this happen?
00:09:48Are you okay?
00:09:49I'm fine.
00:09:50Well enough.
00:09:51But can you drive me to the shop?
00:09:52Sure.
00:09:53Sure.
00:09:54But.
00:09:55I'm fine.
00:09:56I'm fine.
00:09:57I'm fine.
00:09:58I'm fine.
00:09:59I'm fine.
00:10:00I'm fine.
00:10:01I'm fine.
00:10:02I'm fine.
00:10:03But can you drive me to the shop?
00:10:05Sure.
00:10:06Sure.
00:10:07But.
00:10:08Shouldn't you rest?
00:10:12Here you go.
00:10:13Enjoy.
00:10:15Hey.
00:10:16Where have you been?
00:10:18Oh yeah.
00:10:19Sorry.
00:10:20Emergency came up.
00:10:21Oh.
00:10:22What emergency?
00:10:23My neighbor had an accident and got injured.
00:10:25She alright?
00:10:26I think so.
00:10:27Oh good.
00:10:28Oh and we are running low on yeast.
00:10:31There's more coming in tomorrow's shipment.
00:10:33Make sure we have enough to get us through the week?
00:10:35I always do.
00:10:40He took you to the hospital?
00:10:42Yes.
00:10:43I told him he didn't need to.
00:10:44I'm glad he didn't listen.
00:10:45I'm just surprised he was so caring.
00:10:48I think that might be a stretch.
00:10:50I think he was just being nice.
00:10:51Well based on what you said about him.
00:10:53It's still surprising.
00:10:54What do you mean?
00:10:55I just thought that from the way you talked about him that he was rude.
00:11:00Oh.
00:11:01He's not.
00:11:02He's just inconsiderate maybe?
00:11:04Or not him but his guests I guess?
00:11:07I don't know.
00:11:08I guess I don't really know him.
00:11:11Anyways it doesn't matter because I have much bigger problems.
00:11:16Okay.
00:11:17Pass me a branch.
00:11:18Rebecca.
00:11:19Okay.
00:11:20If I just hold this here with this hand and I will wedge it so it doesn't move.
00:11:23Can I help you?
00:11:24No.
00:11:25Hang on.
00:11:26I can do it.
00:11:27Alright.
00:11:28If I hold it here and then.
00:11:29Oh.
00:11:30Ow.
00:11:31Are you going to stop being stubborn and let me help you now?
00:11:33Sure.
00:11:34But what am I going to do this month?
00:11:35I'm down for six weeks at a minimum.
00:11:36I can help you.
00:11:37Are you kidding me?
00:11:38December is the busiest shopping month and managing the department store keeps you late
00:11:55in the off season.
00:11:56Even more so now.
00:11:57Yeah so?
00:11:58I get a day off here and there.
00:12:00Oh is that all?
00:12:01I'm serious.
00:12:02I can shift schedules around and make the time.
00:12:06Angie I know that you would and I am so tempted to say yes but you have so much to
00:12:12do at work and you're needed there.
00:12:15And no offense but you can't tie a bow with ribbon.
00:12:19It is difficult for some people.
00:12:22Fine.
00:12:23But you need someone.
00:12:25Or limit the number of wreaths you make.
00:12:29I can't.
00:12:30What about the Christmas market?
00:12:31Just sit it out this year.
00:12:33It brings in a third of my Christmas sales.
00:12:36And part of the proceeds goes to benefit a good cause at the church.
00:12:40And there's only one thing to do.
00:12:42What?
00:12:43Seasonal worker needed for boutique wreath shop.
00:12:47Skills needed include?
00:12:49Do you think this will work?
00:12:50Lots of people need extra money at Christmas time.
00:12:53I hire several workers during the season.
00:12:56Come on.
00:12:57Skills.
00:12:58Okay.
00:12:59Um.
00:13:00Hard working.
00:13:02Reliable.
00:13:04Comfortable with plants.
00:13:07Ooh.
00:13:08Eye for creativity and style.
00:13:10Floral design skills a plus.
00:13:14Sure.
00:13:15Why not?
00:13:16Available for December.
00:13:17And possibly January.
00:13:19December.
00:13:20Possibly January.
00:13:21That works.
00:13:23Oh, can you also add, must be able to follow instructions?
00:13:27Got it.
00:13:28The last thing I need is someone making wreaths that aren't fit to sell.
00:13:32Right?
00:13:33Yes, but don't be too picky.
00:13:35You ready?
00:13:36I guess so.
00:13:38How long do you think it'll take before we hear from some applicants?
00:13:45See?
00:13:46Wreaths and ribbons, how can I help you?
00:13:51Yes, I'm happy to see if that order came through.
00:13:56Hey, take it easy.
00:13:59I'm fine.
00:14:00You going home.
00:14:01Okay, let me get you inside.
00:14:03Delivery?
00:14:04It's from Jason, my neighbor.
00:14:10The bread must be from his bakery.
00:14:12Bakery, huh?
00:14:13That's nice of him.
00:14:15Yeah, it is.
00:14:17And now you don't have to worry about me having something to eat tonight.
00:14:21Well, I get a slice of that though, right?
00:14:24Oh, God.
00:14:41Thanks for letting me come in to interview.
00:14:43I appreciate you coming in so quickly.
00:14:45letting me come in to interview.
00:14:47I appreciate you coming in so quickly.
00:14:49So you're in college right now?
00:14:51Yeah, I have classes every day and finals coming up.
00:14:54Oh, so what's your availability?
00:14:56I can come in and work about six hours a day.
00:14:59Great.
00:15:00I drew up a schedule.
00:15:03The red is my class and study schedule.
00:15:06So the hours you have open are before 7 a.m.
00:15:09and after 9 p.m.?
00:15:12But I can come in at lunchtime.
00:15:13I'll just work while I eat.
00:15:16Oh, okay.
00:15:19So you have some great experience here.
00:15:21And your reference at the craft store
00:15:23was very complimentary.
00:15:24Oh, thank you.
00:15:26So I assume you're comfortable ringing up orders?
00:15:29Achoo!
00:15:30Bless you.
00:15:31Sorry, excuse me.
00:15:33Of course.
00:15:34As I was saying, so ringing up orders and-
00:15:36Achoo!
00:15:37Are you okay?
00:15:38Oh, yes.
00:15:40Allergies, I guess.
00:15:41What are you allergic to?
00:15:44Just certain things.
00:15:46Achoo!
00:15:47Any plants?
00:15:48Like flowers or pine?
00:15:51Achoo!
00:15:52Achoo!
00:15:53Oh!
00:16:06Hi!
00:16:07Are you here for the job interview?
00:16:09Yeah.
00:16:14Maybe this isn't going to work.
00:16:16Get well soon, though.
00:16:17Get well soon, though.
00:16:18You too.
00:16:19You too.
00:16:31Pastor Kevin?
00:16:32I have this week's wreath!
00:16:34Rebecca!
00:16:35Good to see you.
00:16:36What happened?
00:16:37An icy step and bad balance.
00:16:38Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:16:39Here, let me take that.
00:16:41Will it be all right?
00:16:42Eventually.
00:16:43Are you still going to participate in the church's Christmas market?
00:16:45Yes.
00:16:46Oh, good.
00:16:47How many families are you hoping to help with the church's portion?
00:16:49As many as we can.
00:16:50Well, there's a lot of work to do then.
00:16:52I'm trying to hire someone to help at the store.
00:16:53No luck yet, but I do have one more interview today.
00:16:54I'm hoping it works out.
00:16:55Well, I could probably stop by the shop a few times and help make some wreaths.
00:16:56Thank you, but I know you are in the thick of everything, planning the market.
00:16:57Well, I could probably stop by the shop a few times and help make some wreaths.
00:16:59Thank you, but I know you are in the thick of everything, planning the marketing.
00:17:15Well, I'm sorry you are going through this then, but it'll work out.
00:17:22Well, I'm sorry you're going through this then, but it'll work out. God is watching over you.
00:17:37Hi, are you Peter?
00:17:39Yeah, sorry I'm late for my interview.
00:17:41No, it's no problem.
00:17:43The thing is, I got another job.
00:17:46Oh.
00:17:47Sorry, it came up a little unexpectedly, but I just thought I should let you know.
00:17:50Well, thank you. That's very thoughtful of you.
00:17:53Good luck.
00:17:58Great.
00:18:09Oh, hi.
00:18:11Hey, I am in the right place.
00:18:15I figured when I saw the sign, this is probably your shop.
00:18:18Now I know.
00:18:20Yeah.
00:18:21What can I help you with?
00:18:23Oh, nothing. I just wanted to see how you are with your arm and all.
00:18:27Oh, it's fine. Everything's fine.
00:18:31Really?
00:18:34Not really.
00:18:34There's just so much work to do, and it just keeps getting worse because I can't.
00:18:42You could hire someone.
00:18:43That's proving to be a lot trickier than I thought it would be.
00:18:47Either everyone's already busy or they're not a fit.
00:18:50What is it you need someone to do?
00:18:53Make the wreaths.
00:18:54I can help and point out where everything goes.
00:18:58I think someone would be able to follow my instructions well enough.
00:19:01I don't know.
00:19:03Maybe this all was just a bad idea.
00:19:08I'll do it.
00:19:09What?
00:19:09I'll help.
00:19:11Is it very hard?
00:19:13Well, it's not exactly easy, but...
00:19:16You're going to have to teach someone to do it, right?
00:19:19Yeah, I guess so.
00:19:20Don't you have a job?
00:19:23Your bakery?
00:19:24We start early and close at 2 p.m.
00:19:28That's the beauty of a bakery.
00:19:30So I can be available most afternoons and evenings.
00:19:34Do you need someone in the mornings, though?
00:19:37Ideally, but I could handle calls and take customers picking up orders and anything else with one arm here.
00:19:47As long as you don't overdo it, right?
00:19:50I think we can get through that pile pretty quickly.
00:19:53Oh, it's not just this.
00:19:55There's a lot to make for the Christmas market.
00:19:58And I really want to participate this year.
00:20:00Part of the proceeds of the market...
00:20:02Go to the church for families in need.
00:20:04I know, we have a spot there for the bakery, too.
00:20:07So you understand.
00:20:10Oh, but that means you'll be plenty busy, too, then.
00:20:13Not really.
00:20:14We can only make so many baked goods ahead of time.
00:20:17I'm serious when I say I can help you here.
00:20:20If you want.
00:20:22But why?
00:20:24Sorry?
00:20:25Why would you help me?
00:20:28Because it's Christmas.
00:20:32What better time to help my neighbor, right?
00:20:36Okay.
00:20:37I'm so glad you found someone for the shop.
00:20:43What's his name?
00:20:45Jason.
00:20:45He lives next door.
00:20:47Oh, so you know him?
00:20:49Barely.
00:20:49But I didn't have many other choices.
00:20:51Well, all he has to be able to do is whatever you can't right now.
00:20:55Yeah, I just wish I was able to find someone else.
00:20:58Hopefully it'll all work out and not be strange.
00:21:03I'm still going to check on our flights, see if we can get out there any earlier and help.
00:21:07No, it'll be fine.
00:21:09Don't worry.
00:21:10Give me a hand here, Jason, would you?
00:21:13These won't bake themselves.
00:21:15Yeah.
00:21:16What are you working on over there?
00:21:18Schedules.
00:21:19I thought we had it all set for the month.
00:21:20I'm just looking at shuffling a few shifts and some extra stuff.
00:21:24Someone need more time off?
00:21:26Yeah.
00:21:26Me.
00:21:27What's going on?
00:21:29My neighbor needs some help over at her shop.
00:21:31Oh, the one who had an accident?
00:21:33Poor dear.
00:21:34When does she need help?
00:21:35This month.
00:21:37You're going to help her all month?
00:21:39Why not?
00:21:39Well, that's awfully generous of you.
00:21:42And noble, but you're going to overwork yourself.
00:21:44I'll be fine.
00:21:45But Christmas is our busy time.
00:21:47And we handle it every year.
00:21:49I'll be here.
00:21:50I'm just looking at some shifts that Tom or Gabby might want to pick up.
00:21:54That's all.
00:21:55It's your decision.
00:21:56But we're glad you're helping someone who really needs it.
00:22:03This one here is your order.
00:22:08Do you need help?
00:22:09Uh, nope.
00:22:10I can do it.
00:22:15Oh.
00:22:18I get that for you.
00:22:20Oh.
00:22:24Thanks.
00:22:26Here you go.
00:22:29You're welcome.
00:22:30Merry Christmas.
00:22:31Merry Christmas.
00:22:34I could have gotten that.
00:22:36Maybe we should create a space for the finished orders.
00:22:39That way you don't risk hurting your arm.
00:22:42Maybe.
00:22:44You ready?
00:22:45Sure.
00:22:45I got a delivery with all the supplies that I use to make wreaths.
00:22:49It's in the back.
00:22:51Do you want to grab it and we'll get started?
00:22:53Yep.
00:22:54On it.
00:22:56These are the frames we start with.
00:22:57Okay.
00:22:58So you take a few branches and you put them in the frame.
00:23:03These are real.
00:23:04Fresh.
00:23:05Yes.
00:23:07Okay.
00:23:07Put them into the frame.
00:23:13Uh, here.
00:23:14So try...
00:23:15It's hard doing that with one hand.
00:23:19Just like that.
00:23:22That's just the first one.
00:23:24It looks a lot prettier when it's all done.
00:23:26I'll take your work for it.
00:23:27Okay.
00:23:28Next one.
00:23:29Okay.
00:23:36Just make sure it doesn't move.
00:23:38So tighter.
00:23:43Like that?
00:23:45No.
00:23:47Not really.
00:23:53Alright.
00:23:54Use this first.
00:23:57Uh, not there.
00:23:59Okay, where?
00:24:00Here.
00:24:06Okay.
00:24:06Now, this.
00:24:11No.
00:24:12Other side?
00:24:14Nope.
00:24:14Here.
00:24:21And then this one.
00:24:22Do you want to tell me where you want this?
00:24:30Here.
00:24:36Good enough.
00:24:38I can work on this later.
00:24:39Do you want to call it a day?
00:24:42Are you sure we didn't get much done?
00:24:44I know.
00:24:44But it'll get easier.
00:24:47And faster.
00:24:48As you...
00:24:49We get used to it.
00:24:51So, um...
00:24:55Yeah.
00:24:56Well, I'll, uh...
00:24:58See you tomorrow.
00:24:59Good night.
00:25:00She's really picky about how to do things.
00:25:11And okay, I'm not perfect at this, but I can't even get there without her hovering.
00:25:15I mean, she barely let me take out the trash yesterday.
00:25:18And half the things she needs help with, she won't even let me do.
00:25:21Well, I can't say that I'm surprised.
00:25:23Me neither.
00:25:24Why?
00:25:25Well, because of the injury she's sustained, she probably feels like there's a lot that's
00:25:29out of her control.
00:25:30So, of course, she's going to hang on to whatever she can.
00:25:34That's not what I was going to say.
00:25:35She's just not helping the situation, though.
00:25:38You should just tell her to step aside.
00:25:39Let you do your own thing.
00:25:40It's her shop.
00:25:41I'm pretty sure she'd just toss me out if I did that.
00:25:44You know, a little finesse could go a long way, Tom.
00:25:47You keep telling me that.
00:25:49Be patient.
00:25:49It's just a start.
00:25:51And if it's too much trouble, leave her.
00:25:53Let her figure it out on her own.
00:25:55What Tom means is keep working at it if you really want to help her.
00:25:59And, you know, eventually she'll see the difference you're making.
00:26:03Not sure that's what I said.
00:26:08The peppermint cream holds better in mine.
00:26:10Well, it's stiff.
00:26:12My pie's fluffy.
00:26:13I don't like the taste.
00:26:15It's just as good as yours.
00:26:16That's opinion.
00:26:18Well, at least we agree on that.
00:26:19Miranda, we've been using my recipe for years.
00:26:22Customers notice when we change something.
00:26:23Jason, try these, will you?
00:26:28Okay.
00:26:28Yeah, they both taste great.
00:26:43Which is better?
00:26:44There isn't a better.
00:26:46Well, they're different recipes, so there must be one better than the other.
00:26:49They're slightly different in texture, sweetness, flavor, but I don't feel that one is better than the other.
00:26:56Honestly, I think they're both great.
00:26:59Thank you, dear.
00:26:59You are so diplomatic, it's annoying.
00:27:02I'm telling the truth.
00:27:04What does it matter, anyway?
00:27:05I thought we decided we weren't doing peppermint cream pie for Christmas.
00:27:08Excellent point.
00:27:10This is a useless debate.
00:27:11A lot of customers have asked to pre-order it for Christmas.
00:27:14I really think we should make it available.
00:27:17Well, whatever you two decide.
00:27:18Hey, can I take a slice of each of these for later?
00:27:23Of course.
00:27:31Hi.
00:27:32Hi.
00:27:34Uh, hungry?
00:27:35I brought some pie from the bakery.
00:27:37Uh, maybe later.
00:27:39There's a lot of work to do.
00:27:40You can put it in the fridge and back.
00:27:42Okay, yeah.
00:28:01Here, let me do that.
00:28:03Oh, I got it.
00:28:04It's definitely easier to do with two hands.
00:28:06Come on.
00:28:08Thanks.
00:28:11Be sure to get behind you.
00:28:30And get under the table next.
00:28:37I get everything out from under the hard-to-reach places first before I put it into piles.
00:28:42You know what?
00:28:43Let's have that pie now.
00:28:52Leave the broom alone!
00:28:58I'm not much of a pie person.
00:29:00Oh, you'll change your mind after you have these.
00:29:03Did you bake them?
00:29:04No, my mom made this one.
00:29:07And, uh, this slice came from a pie that my sister Miranda made.
00:29:11Oh.
00:29:12Try them both.
00:29:21That's good.
00:29:22Mm-hmm.
00:29:23Try the other one.
00:29:23Mm-hmm.
00:29:31Mm-hmm.
00:29:33Mm-hmm.
00:29:33Mm-hmm.
00:29:34Okay.
00:29:35So my mom and sister have this ongoing debate, which peppermint cream pie is better?
00:29:40Now, my mom's recipe we've used for years.
00:29:43But Miranda's recipe is a bit quicker to make.
00:29:46They both taste good.
00:29:48Exactly.
00:29:48That's what I told them.
00:29:50There's differences, but none that detract from the taste or look, right?
00:29:55Right.
00:29:56So, um, what's the problem?
00:29:58Well, my mom won't give my sister's recipe a chance.
00:30:02Because it's different?
00:30:04Because it's not her way.
00:30:07Oh, well, that's silly.
00:30:08Just because it's not her way doesn't make it wrong.
00:30:09Really?
00:30:14Is that what you're doing with this?
00:30:17I thought you were just being nice with the pie.
00:30:19I am.
00:30:21All right, fine.
00:30:23You finish sweeping, and I'll finish the pie.
00:30:27Fair enough.
00:30:35He's right.
00:30:37Don't say that.
00:30:38I'm sorry, but you need to let him help, even if it means he's doing things a little bit differently than you're used to.
00:30:45But we're moving so slowly.
00:30:47And they're not turning out the same as when I make them.
00:30:50Do the race look bad?
00:30:52Well, no.
00:30:54Okay, just a thought here.
00:30:56But do you think that it's possible that you are keeping too tight a grip on things?
00:31:01You would, too.
00:31:01It's quality control.
00:31:03Is it?
00:31:04Or is it possible that we're getting into the micromanaging territory?
00:31:07I don't do that.
00:31:11Okay, I can't help it.
00:31:13I've worked by myself for so long.
00:31:15It's an adjustment.
00:31:17I get it.
00:31:17But look, you are letting me help you fold your clothes.
00:31:21Well, folding socks with one hand is very difficult.
00:31:24My point is, you can let someone else help.
00:31:29And he's trying his best.
00:31:30So don't overlook that for a ribbon on a wreath that isn't tied to your liking.
00:31:34Come in.
00:31:47Hey.
00:31:50Hey.
00:31:51Hi.
00:31:52Sorry to bother you and your, uh, cooking.
00:31:55I was just, uh, making dinner.
00:32:00Do you want some?
00:32:01No, thank you.
00:32:02I had the pie.
00:32:04That's not a meal.
00:32:05Come on.
00:32:06I have plenty.
00:32:08I actually came over because I want to tell you that you're right.
00:32:15Excuse me?
00:32:15There's more than one right way to do something.
00:32:20And I'm not just talking about the sweeping.
00:32:22I'm talking about the wreaths, too.
00:32:25Okay.
00:32:27It's just that I look at the stack of orders growing taller and taller at the shop.
00:32:32And I'm, I'm just worried that we're not making a lot of progress.
00:32:37I know.
00:32:38And it's not perfect yet, but I'll get better.
00:32:43No, it's not all on you.
00:32:46But I, I understand your worry.
00:32:49What if you were to sketch the wreaths that we're working on?
00:32:53You know, like an instruction manual.
00:32:55That way you can show me and talk me through the steps.
00:32:59Okay.
00:33:00That'll help me get to work without you having to explain each step one wreath at a time.
00:33:05Yeah, I like that.
00:33:08You really think that'll make it go faster?
00:33:10Well, it's worth a shot, isn't it?
00:33:14Yeah.
00:33:34Hi.
00:33:37Wow.
00:33:38You've been busy.
00:33:40Well, you inspired me last night, so I hope this works.
00:33:44In thinking through the various styles, I went ahead and sketched how they should look, like you suggested.
00:33:51They're not perfect.
00:33:53It's hard drawing with my other hand.
00:33:54These are beautiful.
00:33:59I didn't know you were an artist.
00:34:01I used to draw some, so I gathered everything together for the top two styles.
00:34:08And you rearranged things, too?
00:34:10More like an assembly line.
00:34:12So you have space to put together the structure of the wreath, and then to start decorating.
00:34:16There are a few things I think I can do easily enough, like spray the snow frost and stuff like that.
00:34:21But I will need help with the ribbon.
00:34:25All right.
00:34:26This is good.
00:34:27All right.
00:34:28All right.
00:34:29This one?
00:34:29Yeah.
00:34:30This one?
00:34:30Yeah.
00:34:31This one?
00:34:31Actually, I'm not going to put these things up.
00:34:46I'm not going to put these things up.
00:34:49This one?
00:34:49Yes.
00:34:50Yes.
00:34:51I'm not going to put these things up.
00:35:02This one.
00:35:03This is a classic.
00:35:08I don't know.
00:35:11Thanks for telling me.
00:35:17so what do you do the rest of the year this i make reads for whatever season or upcoming holiday
00:35:26you'd be surprised at how many people come in and get one for loved ones
00:35:30kind of like a flower shop oh yeah i can see that i never would have thought of that myself
00:35:36we get the same kind of rushes at the bakery like during different holidays or just when
00:35:42someone wants to cheer up a friend with some loaves of bread or pie
00:35:45can't go wrong with food to celebrate exactly but these last longer and have fewer calories
00:35:51have you always worked with your family's bakery pretty much my mom and dad took it over from my
00:35:59mom's parents and it was basically expected that we all worked there in high school and through college
00:36:05what did you study accounting oh yeah dad doesn't love managing the business side of the bakery so
00:36:13that was one way i could help do you like it i don't mind it i actually get to do a lot of
00:36:21different things from baking to cleaning to putting up signs for christmas and sales to manning the
00:36:29books like a true owner yeah and now you're here putting more on your plate the bakery has the rest
00:36:38of my family to help this is kind of a nice break for me anyway more work is a break that's nice to do
00:36:46something different do you think you'll take over for your parents after they retire uh probably or at
00:36:56least that's what everyone assumes you don't seem excited about it it's not that per se i just i wouldn't
00:37:04mind doing something else like what well for a while now i've wanted to start my own restaurant
00:37:13really with what type of food it doesn't really fall into one category it's kind of a fusion of
00:37:21flavors and influences and recipes that i've sort of worked on and fine-tuned over the years
00:37:27that's amazing you should do it thanks but i'm not there yet the uh the bakery's always so busy and
00:37:40i don't know how my parents will feel you haven't talked to him about it yet no my dad's always telling
00:37:48me he doesn't know what he'd do without me oh yeah it's not the right time now anyway
00:37:57he's so nice and he's sacrificing so much but he's got to be tiring himself out with everything he's
00:38:04doing and yet he still does it i feel horrible when i think of what i thought of him before
00:38:11him being an inconsiderate neighbor who let his guest block your driveway oh yes in hindsight it
00:38:19wasn't so bad but i could have been nicer it hasn't stopped him from wanting to help no it hasn't even
00:38:26stopped him from being nice he's always weaving and smiling he could be one of those people who just
00:38:35lets things bounce right off of him maybe or he could have a different motive what nothing i should
00:38:46meet him sometime okay oh we should hurry so you aren't late for your follow-up appointment with the
00:38:53doctor you make fake wreaths right i call them artificial and yes technically you do too you made some the
00:39:03other day it's all such a blur now so which are more popular the fresh ones there's something more
00:39:11special about them they're harder to make though right yes and no each need a bit of creativity and
00:39:18work to make them shine well you are very creative thank you it's a lot for one person to handle i can
00:39:24handle it usually so how do you take time off like go on vacation or if you're not feeling well go home and
00:39:31rest if i had to i could close up early or something have you ever done that not really
00:39:39but this is important to me so important you won't have someone back you up it's easier to be
00:39:45self-sufficient and not depend on anyone oh hey i don't know how often you're used to getting paid
00:39:52but here oh no that's not necessary it is you're working here i'm helping i never expected to get
00:40:02paid why would you not get paid you're spending so much time here and i was gonna hire someone anyway
00:40:10thanks but i'm fine without it okay this one is going to the church right should we take it over um
00:40:21yeah sure
00:40:29what's wrong nothing
00:40:35you've been scowling at me the whole drive over sorry and i'm not scowling i'm just puzzled
00:40:42about what you're different than i thought
00:40:50okay
00:40:52i mean i thought you were
00:40:56i guess i was judging you based on the tiny bit i knew of you as my neighbor and i wasn't even close
00:41:02to who you really are oh i'm sorry i didn't give you much of a chance
00:41:12if you assume something about me it's probably because i gave you a reason to
00:41:17and it's natural to have certain assumptions after you meet someone
00:41:20but i am glad that we know each other better now me too
00:41:28pastor kevin likes to hang it right up here you know i've seen these on sundays i just never
00:41:38connected that they were from you
00:41:41do you uh bring one often then every week oh i thought they lasted longer than that they do he
00:41:48gives them to a family after services spread some cheer that's really nice hey rebecca
00:41:55and jason good to see you both hi pastor how's the yarn getting better jason's actually been
00:42:02helping me at the shop so i don't overdo it that's very kind of you oh jason your father called about
00:42:08the booth for the christmas market could you let him know that the spot that he wanted works fine and
00:42:12i'll reserve that for the bakery sure thing thank you i'm looking forward to it just a week away now
00:42:18there's so much to prepare still we'll let you get back to it well stay as long as you like and
00:42:23thanks again for the wreath rebecca she donates one to the church every week so generous see you bye see
00:42:32you again do you make these two no i just can't help myself
00:42:46hey can i ask you something of course you mentioned before you uh you don't really like
00:42:51depending on anyone else why is that well
00:42:56you know it's not weakness to ask for help i know relying on someone means trusting them
00:43:13i used to want to be an interior designer like for people's homes and offices and such
00:43:19i was interning at a design firm and was paired with someone neil several people were coming up
00:43:26with designs for this new tech company's headquarters it was a big deal i worked so hard coming up with
00:43:36styles and themes and throwing them out until i had the best i showed it to neil and he said he
00:43:45wanted to help me fine tune it instead he took my work and turned it in as if it were only his
00:43:55it launched his career and it left me behind i'm sorry
00:44:02what bothered me the most is i thought we were friends but he was talking about me behind my back
00:44:09the whole time so between that and the scheming well anyone who says they want to help usually has
00:44:18another motive then what's my motive i've been trying to figure that out can it just be that i care
00:44:28i don't know well it is everybody deserves to have people in their lives who care about them
00:44:41just know that you do too even if you don't believe me
00:44:48i believe you
00:44:49thanks for coming with me i was happy to and for your work today you're welcome
00:45:02you know since you won't let me pay you can i at least buy you dinner
00:45:06uh-huh i have a better idea
00:45:18here we are wow oh good
00:45:24oh and this one
00:45:27pumpkin or cinnamon ooh
00:45:29both all right now we just need some plates and cups okay which one's your favorite
00:45:41um i can't pick i think depending on my mood either one could be my first choice
00:45:47and for nine o'clock at night
00:45:52the cinnamon one good choice
00:45:54thank you for this so much for me treating you though maybe some other time
00:46:03so you said you have the recipes for the restaurant do you use any of them here
00:46:08uh no although sometimes i'll take the leftover loaves and make cake truffles
00:46:15how so well imagine that cinnamon one with some more ingredients mixed in
00:46:21in shaped into a ball and then dipped in chocolate that sounds delicious
00:46:27how'd you even come up with a recipe for something like that just experimenting
00:46:32is that what you like about cooking yeah yeah the uh discovery process of creating something new
00:46:39and when it tastes amazing even better don't all your recipes taste amazing uh at first it was very
00:46:47hit or miss but i liked figuring out the balance to get just the right taste
00:46:53i don't know maybe that's where the accounting side comes in balancing numbers and now ingredients
00:47:00so would you be the chef probably at first uh but you know i'd need others to cook and wait tables
00:47:08help you know i certainly couldn't do it by myself yeah yeah yeah i get it hello
00:47:17that's my mom uh we're out in front hey if you wouldn't mind just keeping the restaurant thing
00:47:23between us for now of course hello what are you doing here so oh hi hi this is rebecca rebecca this
00:47:35is joyce my mom and aaron my dad how wonderful to meet you you as well it's been a while since you
00:47:42snuck a date here mom i'm teasing but he makes it too easy so what brings you guys in well your mom
00:47:50was convinced we didn't have enough dough rising so here we are to check jason said you got injured
00:47:56how are you feeling now getting better every day and really your son has been so nice very helpful and
00:48:03never complains really oh he complains here a lot only when you make me deep clean the oven yeah
00:48:16hi nice to see you yeah merry christmas to you too good to see you hi morning
00:48:24hey how was your weekend good so far i heard there was a guest at the bakery last night
00:48:33mom told you very excitedly really expect more questions from mom when she gets here
00:48:40you know it's not much of a secret you like rebecca right
00:48:46making excuses for her whenever she's unhappy with you for something why do that well maybe i and now
00:48:53sacrificing all your extra time helping her with her store dead giveaway okay thank you but i'm just
00:49:00helping her because i like her i walked right into that one yep look who's here good morning hi rebecca
00:49:10uh this is my sister miranda hi miranda great to meet you you too so i'm gonna go find a seat i'll see you
00:49:18later uh yeah i didn't know she came here did you yeah but she used to pretend she didn't see me wow
00:49:31now you must be doing something right
00:49:32are you okay are you okay you look a bit tired you flatter me you're not working too much are you not
00:49:46nearly as much as jason is
00:49:47jason right yeah i've heard so much about you that's ominous good things i promise this is my
00:50:00friend angie that's nice to meet you nice to meet you i was just telling rebecca that she needs to take
00:50:05a break occasionally what do you think sundays are for day of rest i'm resting well tonight is the
00:50:11nativity art show i went last year and it was very sweet so you'll go both of you uh sure what is it
00:50:20exactly oh uh lots of families bring their nativity sets to display there ends up being a lot of
00:50:26different styles it's very unique so yeah i'll come yeah yeah great jason do you uh mind driving her
00:50:37might as well come together and you can make sure that rebecca doesn't slip and fall again hey
00:50:41i will starts at seven o'clock okay i'll pick you up at 6 45. great we'll see you then
00:50:53what was that a date you're welcome angie it is not like that then open your eyes
00:50:59i had no idea there were this many types of nativities
00:51:12my mom gets a christmas catalog every year it's full of them i mean the different things that
00:51:32they're made from and the styles i thought all nativities looked like my grandmother's set what
00:51:39did that look like fragile now they were all these little cracks and chips in the ceramic i think she
00:51:48had to glue them together anytime anybody played with them my mom used to collect them for a while too
00:51:55until she realized that we ran out of spots in the house to actually display them so she ended
00:52:01up giving them away to our neighbor friends how about you do you uh have one not anymore
00:52:08after i moved in i misplaced some boxes and i haven't found my set since you know i remember
00:52:15the day you moved in you do yeah it was uh it was snowing and you and the movers had to dust off all
00:52:21the snow off the top of the boxes oh it was snowing everything was so damp i unpacked all my books first
00:52:29just in case the boxes soaked through i'll admit i was nursing a cold and uh selfishly decided not to
00:52:37go out and help you move in um you're forgiven so what uh brought you to the neighborhood it was my
00:52:48fresh start after my failed interior design career and just figuring out everything that came after
00:52:55that i was so excited a little scared too trying something new but a few months after that my wreath
00:53:04shop was taking off well it seems like everything's worked out pretty well yeah i guess so that's good
00:53:12i know you work hard and you're good at what you do it's just nice to see that kind of success
00:53:21you deserve it thanks
00:53:29so uh any favorites here
00:53:34no not really oh come on there's gotta be at least one that's the problem there's like 20.
00:53:40top three no i can't do it i'm the guy that shops at the big box stores because they limit the number
00:53:49of choices you have it stresses me out what what's wrong nothing this one is just beautiful yeah it is
00:54:03it just seems so peaceful is that silly to say no not at all
00:54:13admit it this one is your favorite yes this one is definitely one of my 25 most favorite
00:54:22things that's what's going to happen to you know what's going to happen to you know what's going to
00:54:29do you have a work party do you have more of these in the back let me check thank you
00:54:35anyone know why we're running out of rolls so fast it's closer to christmas we get the more
00:54:40everyone eats and it's only going to get busier mm-hmm every year too i mean five years ago it
00:54:45wasn't this busy just think how it'll be when you're running it all jason yeah
00:54:54guess what what we're almost caught up by this time tomorrow we'll be finished with all the online
00:55:00orders really which is perfect timing because i usually switch all my efforts fully over to the
00:55:06christmas market oh what no i just i forgot about that i'm sorry you're already doing so much no it's
00:55:16fine it's not fine your responsibilities at the bakery keep you so busy do you want to take a day
00:55:22off from this i can juggle both it's it's no worry come on we're closing up early and going out why
00:55:33because you deserve a break how about dinner to start uh why don't we grab something to go
00:55:42okay to go where you'll see
00:55:51here we are what is this place place to grab dinner one day
00:55:56your future restaurant i've had my eye on this place ever since it closed down i think it'd be
00:56:05perfect
00:56:09i'd need to adjust a few things to make it work for what i want like i think i'd rearrange the
00:56:14seating a bit to give people some privacy but still let them feel like the presence of the place
00:56:21sounds like it'd be cozy romantic yeah then i'd take the counter out further give some more space to
00:56:28work behind how fancy do you want to make it i can't decide i i like the whole waiter and sit-down
00:56:35experience maybe because it's different from the bakery but there's a an energy to the the quick
00:56:42turnover of customers if i go more fast casual maybe it's a little bit of both
00:56:47what if the ordering process is fast casual but then there's little small pockets of seating for
00:56:55privacy let people enjoy their evenings i like that
00:57:03anyway it doesn't matter right now of course it's not the right time it could be
00:57:09can't the bakery run without you i'd like to think so i just worry that without somebody really
00:57:19running it that it it might fail and i don't want that either do your sisters want to run the bakery
00:57:26well they love it but i just don't think they want the pressure of fully being in charge so it falls on you
00:57:34maybe it's foolish to risk starting a new restaurant when we already have something successful
00:57:41it's not foolish to dream and if you don't try it you'll always regret it or wonder if you could have
00:57:48made it thrive that's why it got me to open up my shop was that difficult i mean i know it had to be but
00:57:57how did you make it into what it is now it started off as a gift shop with home decor but there's nothing
00:58:06special about it i hadn't created anything i love christmas so i started making reeds to offer at the
00:58:13shop they did so well i started making them year-round and soon that became the focus not someone else's
00:58:21inventory but my creations that's what i want so what are you gonna do then i don't know maybe you
00:58:35could start by bringing your parents here to see this place maybe my interior design skills are a bit
00:58:44rusty but i could help design something when you're ready at the very least i could supply some awesome
00:58:52wreaths for the cause any style you'd like well i would love that thanks thanks for showing me this
00:59:14that's what i want to do
00:59:16dad hey honey it's late there is something wrong yes i don't know what to get your mom for christmas
00:59:25you still have time not much well can you think of anything she's mentioned
00:59:31a new can opener hers broke a while ago she already got a replacement
00:59:37new pajamas she's got a drawer full of those
00:59:40oh what about take us to a show no then i have to sit through it too you can sit there for her and
00:59:47aunt sarah hmm maybe what are you getting her i
00:59:56i'm still working on that how have i not gotten them anything yet they're my parents you've been busy
01:00:02and i'm not just saying that like it's a flimsy excuse your arm worrying about the store constantly
01:00:07working with your handsome neighbor it's a lot well if you see anything you think they'd like or that
01:00:14you get your parents speak up got it are we ignoring my quip about jason yes ignoring signals
01:00:22something different than denial no it doesn't it means it's true well i listen think of it this way
01:00:30after christmas after your arm heals up won't you miss having jason around it does get quiet sometimes
01:00:38but i worked alone before all this anyway and it's not like i won't see him again he is my next door
01:00:44neighbor after all who you ignored before all this happened you really think we won't see each other
01:00:51i think you will let the distance build back up and convince yourself you're fine without him
01:00:56that you don't have feeling for him i don't all right i'll be right back with your order thank you
01:01:09don't deny it you like him okay but as a friend
01:01:15maybe more than a friend but not enough to do something about it why not because of the fear all
01:01:21women have unrequited love it is not unrequited i have seen you two together there is something
01:01:27more than friendship more than neighbors more than co-workers if you can even call him that there's a
01:01:33spark see i know these things fine maybe there's something between us so what are you gonna do about
01:01:42it oh that's another problem for another day we need to get back to shopping progress here you go
01:01:50thank you thank you thank you
01:01:56hey hey did you just open up the shop yes had some emergency christmas shopping to do
01:02:02ah december got away from you yeah now where is my wrapping paper
01:02:10huh i must have used it all i have some at home you want me to get it no that's okay i'll do it when i
01:02:15get home are you gonna need some help maybe someone to hold the wrapping paper in place while you tape it
01:02:21down huh i didn't think about that who's this for my dad he likes to read a lot are your parents nearby
01:02:32no but they're flying in for christmas this year when do they get here the 22nd that's nice
01:02:40okay you want to tape it yes okay looks good thank you
01:02:54all right these are for my dad also cool he actually already has a really nice pair but he uses that
01:03:01noise cancelling feature without realizing it look that's bad
01:03:04one day my mom was trying to get a hold of him for several hours as she was running errands she was
01:03:11convinced something horrible had happened but when she got home he was watching a movie on his tablet
01:03:18with his headphones on because the noise cancelling he couldn't hear the calls exactly so this is a nice
01:03:26pair but without that feature just to avoid any future panic good idea yeah ready yes oh sorry
01:03:35i don't want to get your hopes up but that was the last of that
01:04:05style which means we only have the pine grown reeds left to do seriously yep all right i'm starting
01:04:13to think you're better at this than i am no way faster maybe but only because one of my arms isn't in a
01:04:20sling hang on it's my dad hello
01:04:26okay okay okay slow down did you try calling
01:04:36yeah okay i'll be there soon what's wrong there's a a leak at the bakery kitchen i better go over and
01:04:43see what i can do to help of course we'll finish this later yes take care of the bakery okay see you
01:04:50soon uh maybe hit me the screwdriver that's not gonna fix a pipe tom oh good you're here did you
01:04:58turn off the water main yes and i think the pipe that's leaking is right under there let me see
01:05:03oh is gabby minding the register oh miranda can you check if she needs anything
01:05:07hi rebecca pastor kevin how are things shaping up for the christmas market i have all the directions
01:05:21for it here perfect but let me know if you have any questions okay great thank you how will your
01:05:27preparations come along perfectly i'm pretty much ready jason has been working so hard with me on this
01:05:34yes he's good at it too he's one i think could succeed at anything he does i was a little hesitant
01:05:41at first but it's worked out sounds like jason has been an answer to prayers yes he might be
01:05:50well i have to drop more of these off so i'm gonna head to jason's bakery would you like me to take
01:05:55something to him sure that'd be great thank you you're welcome okay see you later bye
01:06:03there's a lot we need to start baking for the christmas market now i know but at least we have
01:06:08a few more days till the christmas pie pre-orders are due so that will help us prioritize let's hope
01:06:14the plumber can fix this soon but we can't turn the water back until after he comes are we gonna be
01:06:19open tomorrow of course miranda and tom you finished cleaning up aaron can you take the dirty dishes home
01:06:25and wash them there gabby it's almost closing time so finish wiping up there and go ahead and button
01:06:31up the storefront jason can you work on the pumpkin loaves for the market uh i'm actually gonna head
01:06:36back to the re-shop we could use the help i know i'll be back later i'm sure your neighbor would
01:06:43understand if you explained it to her yes but i don't want to do that to her why not
01:06:48hello you're doing a lot for her rebecca depends on me maybe too much sure she's not just taking
01:07:01advantage of your goodwill you do spend a lot of time there yes maybe you're right but of course we're
01:07:07right it's not like you owe her anything not when she could have been nicer to you too you know yes i get
01:07:15what you're saying she can be difficult and impatient and stubborn and frustratingly hyper-focused
01:07:28but it's because she is trying so hard to do her best on her own and not let anyone else down
01:07:35she is so talented and generous too and wonderful i'm not helping her because i owe her it's something
01:07:48i want to do and being over there to be honest is a nice break it's refreshing i i like it
01:08:00well can she uh spare you for the rest of the evening i hear what you're saying jason really i
01:08:07do i just think we'd feel better if you could help us get things going tonight you know since this
01:08:13this leak is really really hindering us i can take your shift tomorrow that way you can go to rebecca's
01:08:19early okay thank you
01:08:49surprise
01:08:58literally you are oh i didn't you say anything well i knew you didn't want us to change our flights but
01:09:05i figured with the christmas market you could use the help besides we wanted to be with you i could
01:09:10have at least picked you up from the airport no need now no peeking in this one okay we brought every
01:09:17present from under our tree oh thank you both you have no idea how good it is to see you come in come
01:09:25in i need to keep the glue from getting everywhere you got a little bit on your shirt right here
01:09:32how would you look at that i'll get something to clean it thanks honey hi hi new recruits my parents
01:09:42they came early oh that's great yeah about that i don't want to take up any more of your time
01:09:48since they're here they can help me finish up oh it's okay i i mean i'm happy to yeah i know but i
01:09:56think i owe you enough as it is i don't want to take advantage of your goodwill
01:10:02uh okay call me if you need anything
01:10:20i'll uh see you at the christmas market later probably okay i'll uh till then
01:10:32i'll see you next time
01:10:34Rebecca you're gonna have to teach me how to use this cool thing again
01:10:38coming
01:10:51Missed it with water every couple days if you want it to last beyond christmas thank you you're welcome
01:10:56hi hi do you have any artificial wreaths sure do
01:11:15what's wrong good question well mom thinks we'll need more of the cinnamon loaves uh i'll call tom to
01:11:23bring some more from the bakery one of the busiest markets yet it is here hot chocolate for you and
01:11:33your parents ah sustenance how kind how is everyone doing any word i've had some vendors tell me they
01:11:41already broke last year's sales mark and it's only four o'clock that's great i had eight families in
01:11:47mind to help this year but the donated portion of the market's proceeds might make it possible for the
01:11:51church to help nine or ten families how wonderful sure oh i'll leave you to it okay hi these wreaths
01:12:02are so pretty my mom talks about them all the time thank you can i get two sure which ones
01:12:08hey hey how's the shopping good i tried these cookies from the booth over there here try one thank you
01:12:24what else did you get i got a leather journal for my dad and hand-painted cards for my mom and oh this
01:12:31cinnamon bread from the bakery over there have you tried it yes i have oh jason is looking this way
01:12:40is everything okay mm-hmm i'm fine rebecca i should just focus over here all right
01:12:49can i get one of those loaves sure jason anything else that's it uh hang on sorry i didn't think this
01:13:02through here thanks have you seen those before she makes all these gorgeous reads yes i have she's very
01:13:10talented thank you thanks merry christmas merry christmas
01:13:28rebecca hi hey um how's the market going for you good thanks
01:13:37thanks and you uh yeah good i think
01:13:44um is everything okay i'm fine uh listen i'm sorry i had to leave you the other day
01:13:53don't be you have other responsibilities i get it okay good
01:13:59then what's wrong i don't say nothing because i know you well enough to know that something is
01:14:05bothering you i stopped by the bakery that day and from what i heard it's clear you resent me and all
01:14:15the time that you've spent at the shop i just wish you would have told me rather than talk behind my
01:14:21back but it's done whoa wait i didn't say anything like that you called me stubborn and difficult and
01:14:30frustrating and you didn't object when your family told you how they feel about me rebecca
01:14:38yes i said those things but i told them that's part of what makes you so wonderful
01:14:44you are so capable and creative every trait you have you throw into being amazing at whatever you do
01:14:52i admire every single thing about you and with my family they were stressed because of the leak at the
01:15:01bakery but whatever you heard it doesn't matter because i've wanted to help i've never felt like it's
01:15:11been too much or anything like that i've enjoyed spending time with you don't you believe me
01:15:23it doesn't matter thanks to you we got through the worst of it and the work's done
01:15:29you have your job and i have mine this whole situation was gonna end anyway and now life gets to go back
01:15:39to being normal normal what
01:15:46is that what you want it's for the best
01:15:50all right well i'll i'll see you later
01:16:1512 more than last year oh great how were things here while we were at the christmas market
01:16:20quieter i think everyone else was there with you that wouldn't surprise me it was busy wasn't it jason
01:16:28jason what oh yeah no it was it was great
01:16:38so how's the uh how's the inventory looking well i don't know about you both but i'm starving
01:16:45how about we eat out i'm pretty tired you go on i'll stay here at the shop and
01:16:50put some things away we'll meet you back at your house yeah that sounds good oh we'll bring you
01:16:54back something too thanks dad so what are you grieving
01:17:06hi i have three pies to pick up great can i see your order confirmation yes
01:17:16pecan pumpkin and apple
01:17:17thank you
01:17:24thank you yeah
01:17:26merry christmas
01:17:27a little cheer wouldn't hurt
01:17:31sorry
01:17:31miranda can you manage alone for a minute yeah come on jason
01:17:40what's going on i just wanted to talk
01:17:44about what you're not fooling me you're unhappy
01:17:47i'm
01:17:52okay maybe a little
01:17:55but it's it's fine give me a few days and i'll be good as new
01:18:01no you won't you've been unhappy for a while and it's not just about rebecca
01:18:09have you ever wanted to do something other than run this place yes really i thought about a lot of
01:18:17different things over the years that i wanted to do but every one of them was going to become work
01:18:23good days bad days stressful ones easy ones too but
01:18:29do you know what i love about our bakery your peppermint cream pie recipe
01:18:37i love working together with our family the joy it gives me seeing us tackle everything the day-to-day
01:18:43challenges as a family that's what i love
01:18:46but i could see you all outside of work and still be just as happy
01:18:53you could is that something you'd want
01:18:59i want to start something of my own a restaurant i'm proud of this place but i
01:19:07it's time to pursue your own dream
01:19:11i think that sounds wonderful
01:19:13yeah it's gonna be hard and the challenges the risks are big i know but if anyone can make it work
01:19:20it's you i'll miss seeing how you run things around here and keep us all in order
01:19:26but i'll get to see how you use those talents next
01:19:32thanks mom but i still better see you for sunday dinners at the very least definitely
01:19:42um
01:19:47um
01:19:57so
01:20:06How long are your parents going to stay?
01:20:31I think three, no, four days after Christmas.
01:20:35Maybe you should ask Jason if he could come back and help after they leave.
01:20:39That Christmas rush is over, and that work arrangement was going to end anyway.
01:20:44But your arm isn't fully healed.
01:20:46It would be uncomfortable to let him come back. I'd rather do it on my own.
01:20:50I really wish you wouldn't.
01:20:52Well, if you're still open to it, you could lend a hand on Saturdays.
01:20:56Of course I'm willing, but didn't you like having Jason here?
01:21:00At times.
01:21:02I don't think he meant to hurt you. And I think you know that too, so...
01:21:07Is it possible you're using this as a way to protect yourself?
01:21:11No, I...
01:21:14I don't know.
01:21:16You were happier with him around. You seemed lighter and more full of life.
01:21:21I don't want you to lose that.
01:21:23If you let him go, I'm afraid you'll end up back here, closed off, stuck in the shop.
01:21:30You're my best friend, and I want you to have whatever makes you happy.
01:21:35Just be sure you're honest with yourself about what that is, okay?
01:21:40Okay.
01:21:41Turkey's almost ready.
01:21:51Almost? Like we eat soon? Or 45 more minutes?
01:21:5510 more minutes, and then it needs to rest a little.
01:21:58Has to, uh, rest? Is it tired?
01:22:00Would you like to open a Christmas present? Would that help keep you occupied?
01:22:04Yes. Is that all right, Rebecca?
01:22:06Sure.
01:22:12This one's for me.
01:22:14All right.
01:22:18Thank you, dear.
01:22:19You're welcome.
01:22:23Oh, this is wonderful.
01:22:25Something to do with the turkey. Takes too long of a nap.
01:22:29Is this from you, George?
01:22:31Yes.
01:22:34Ooh, a spa set.
01:22:37Thank you, honey.
01:22:38Now, you.
01:22:41I've been curious what's in this one since it was dropped off.
01:22:44Who dropped it off?
01:22:46Your neighbor.
01:22:47He did?
01:22:48Go on, open it.
01:22:50Okay.
01:22:57Can you get it?
01:22:58There we go.
01:23:01Oh, that's nice.
01:23:07That's beautiful.
01:23:10Where do you want to display it?
01:23:12Um...
01:23:14Actually, can you find a spot for it?
01:23:17I'll be right back.
01:23:19Sure.
01:23:20Hello.
01:23:21Merry Christmas Eve.
01:23:22Hi.
01:23:23Sorry.
01:23:24I know you're all gathered together, but...
01:23:25Can I talk to Jason?
01:23:26I'm sorry.
01:23:27Not at the moment.
01:23:28We decided we actually need more rolls and pies from the bakery, so he just left to grab some.
01:23:33Okay.
01:23:35Do you want to wait for him?
01:23:36That's okay.
01:23:37Thank you, though.
01:23:38Merry Christmas.
01:23:40Thank you, though.
01:23:41Merry Christmas.
01:23:42Rebecca.
01:23:43Hi.
01:23:44Uh, your mom told me that you were here, and I needed to talk to you.
01:23:45Is everything okay?
01:23:46Yeah, of course.
01:23:47Yes.
01:23:48Um...
01:23:49Um...
01:23:50It's great, except for you.
01:23:51It's great.
01:23:52You won't be well.
01:23:54It's great.
01:23:56Thank you for joining us.
01:24:01I'll see you in the right direction.
01:24:03First of all, next day.
01:24:04We're back with you.
01:24:05Thank you, Shade, Shade.
01:24:06Thank you, Shade.
01:24:08Please.
01:24:09Thank you, Shade.
01:24:10I'm sorry for the pleasure of coming.
01:24:11You're back at me.
01:24:12You're back at me.
01:24:15Hi.
01:24:16Your mom told me that you were here,
01:24:17and I needed to talk to you.
01:24:18Is everything okay?
01:24:19Yeah, of course.
01:24:20the nativity you're welcome how did you find that set pastor kevin he uh he helped me find the family
01:24:29who brought it and they pointed me in the right direction i love it and not just because it's
01:24:36beautiful but because you gave it to me i don't have anything for you so i feel really silly
01:24:45standing right here you don't but thank you for everything for all the time you gave for putting
01:24:55up with me in the wreath shop and for being the sweetest person i have ever met i don't know about
01:25:02that it was never a sacrifice it wasn't of course not i loved every moment i spent with you
01:25:12even when i was giving you pointers on sweeping and even when i accused you of talking about me
01:25:20behind my back even then can i ask you for something and you can make it a christmas
01:25:29present if it make you feel better yes please don't let us go back to the way things were
01:25:36i want more than that and if friendship is all that is i'll take it although
01:25:50what i want us to be more
01:25:54what i want us to be more
01:25:58me too
01:26:09merry christmas rebecca i hope it's a wonderful one it already is
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