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00:00There's no one here. The streets are empty.
00:05Yeah, that's exactly why you're there. It's not New York.
00:09Brooks Point Harbor is the perfect place to lay low.
00:12Your reservation's under Gosling.
00:14Jason, just relax. Get some sleep. Try to enjoy it while you can.
00:19We're gonna have you back at Corwin Brothers before you know it.
00:22How many times have I gotta say it? I'm done with it.
00:25Or, it's done with me. Either way, my career is over.
00:29This is all gonna blow over. People are gonna forget about some stupid mistake the minute the next celebrity scandal breaks.
00:36That mistake was on national TV. Live, in primetime. They're not just gonna forget.
00:42Yeah, and you shouldn't have been in that competition in the first place.
00:46Especially after what happened to your brother.
00:59Hi. I'm Laura. Welcome to Brooks Point A. How can I help you?
01:06You don't want an elevator?
01:09Alright then, Mr. Gosling.
01:13Um, no relation.
01:15Let's get you checked in. So, are you in town for the festival?
01:18What festival? Is there always smoke billowing out of your kitchen?
01:22That's just five alarm dennings. Doing what she does best.
01:25Okay, well what she does best is gonna set us all up in flames.
01:29Mr.
01:31Thank you for calling Brooks Point in. This is Laura speaking.
01:36Oh, stupid hunk of junk.
01:39Okay, that hunk of junk is actually doing its job.
01:45Are you trying to burn the place down?
01:47Um, no. Actually, I'm not. Everything's under control. I'm just doing a little bit of baking here. Whoops!
01:53There we go. And, uh...
01:59Some scones. All under control.
02:01I see why they call you five alarm dennings.
02:06Hi. I'm so sorry. I don't normally greet guests this way.
02:11I'm Abby. I run Brooks Point in.
02:15I didn't realize smoke inhalation was part of the complimentary service.
02:18The next show starts at five.
02:23Um, and you are? Jay.
02:29I knew if I followed the smoke I'd find my granddaughter.
02:32Gran, are you alright? Is everything okay?
02:35I was gonna ask you the same thing.
02:36Oh.
02:38Oh, hello dear. I'm Alice. I see you've already met my granddaughter.
02:44Yeah.
02:45I'm hoping that our home will suffice for your temporary home away from home.
02:49Well, I won't be staying alone.
02:50Oh, I hope you reconsider. The smoke will clear, dear, at all.
02:54If you'd like to follow me, I can get you settled in.
02:57Into one of our non-smoking rooms.
03:02How are ya?
03:03Okay.
03:04Come.
03:06You good?
03:07Yeah.
03:08Well, Gran, I don't know if it's such a good idea that I take over for Matilda as chef.
03:17I think that you can do anything you set your mind to.
03:25What are your thoughts on hiring an extra set of hands, just one person to help Brad out?
03:30Because I know he's run off his feet. He's so busy, he doesn't have time to fix everything.
03:36Gran, is everything okay?
03:38Oh, yes.
03:41Well...
03:42Gran, what is it? Do you need an ambulance?
03:44The in's out of money.
03:48I've used my personal savings to balance the books for over a year.
03:54And I've neglected paying the property taxes for a few years.
03:58A few years.
04:00I wanted to tell you.
04:02But I really thought I had everything under control.
04:06It's okay. I'm sure it's not that bad.
04:08Oh, it's worse.
04:10This is my home.
04:12And I can't even imagine living anywhere else.
04:15Oh, Abby, I'm so sorry.
04:17And it's okay. I know. I know this is your home. I...
04:21Let me take a look at the books.
04:23I'm sure I can shuffle some numbers around.
04:25$43,000 is an awful lot of shuffling.
04:29Leave it with me. I'll think of something. I promise.
04:32Okay.
04:34Okay?
04:38You have one saved voice message.
04:45Hey. Just about to board.
04:48Wanted you to know the meeting went great.
04:50They loved our ideas.
04:51Man, there's the craziest sunset at the airport.
04:53Makes me excited for tomorrow.
04:55I'll call you when we land.
04:59Oh, great.
05:02Nice to see you, too.
05:03Sorry, I was just hoping to do some thinking on my love seat for a bit.
05:07Your love seat?
05:09Didn't see your name on here.
05:10No, not my name, but my parents.
05:12They used to hang out here quite a bit.
05:14This was kind of their spot.
05:15Anyway, I don't want to interrupt your cell phone time, so...
05:21Plenty of room for two.
05:28I'm sorry about your parents.
05:31Oh, it happened a long time ago.
05:32I wear their wedding rings so I feel closer to them.
05:37I always feel so calm here.
05:41I bet your lungs do.
05:44Five a lot.
05:46I guess I'll never live that one down.
05:50Listen, about earlier, I'm sorry for the way things were handled.
05:52I know you were just trying to help.
05:54I shouldn't have been so rude.
05:56I was just on edge.
05:58It was a long trip.
06:00Thanks.
06:02So, where did you travel from?
06:04New York.
06:05Okay.
06:06And what brings you here?
06:08Free will.
06:09Just somebody else's.
06:11Okay.
06:12Before you leave, though, you have to do yourself a favor.
06:15Try our diner's BLT.
06:17It's so, so good.
06:18It's to die for.
06:20Diner and dine.
06:22I can see how they go together.
06:24Oh, come on.
06:25You live in New York.
06:26You're telling me you don't like diners?
06:28New York is some of the finest restaurants in the world.
06:31Why would I eat at a diner?
06:33I've never eaten at a diner.
06:35Never will.
06:36You have never...
06:38Okay, you have to go to a diner.
06:40You have to go to ours and try the BLT. It's the best.
06:43No, I don't.
06:44And how do you know it's the best BLT?
06:47I mean, how many diner BLTs have you tried?
06:50Okay, easy, Mr. Corwin.
06:53Corwin.
06:56Gosling didn't last long.
06:58I guess my days of being undercover are over.
07:02You should tilt your nose down once in a while.
07:05Otherwise, you'll miss what's going on around you.
07:08Or where you're at.
07:10Okay, that's not fair.
07:11Whatever you've read about me, you have no clue.
07:16I'm not assuming anything.
07:17You've made quite an impression here on your own already.
07:20I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to offend you.
07:27Well, you did.
07:29Brooks Point Harbor means a lot to the people of this town.
07:33You don't get to come here and hide out from whatever terrible things you've done and then judge anything you're not willing to experience yourself.
07:40Anyway, I have somewhere I have to be.
07:44I have somewhere I have to be.
08:01Take a wheel of a ready and about five. Coffee?
08:04Uh, no thanks. I'm running on natural jitters today.
08:11The camera adds ten pounds, even to a mare.
08:14Too bad they didn't come off after the picture.
08:17Heard you run into a bit of trouble at the inn.
08:19Matilda's replaced on bailing on you.
08:21That can't be good for business.
08:23It's all under control, Mayor Joan.
08:25Thanks.
08:27Order's up, Abby.
08:28Hey, Joanie, have you seen this?
08:31Christmas Chef Showdown?
08:33Grand prize of $50,000?
08:36Nothing to sniff at, huh?
08:38They want a mystery competitor.
08:40A local amateur cook to compete against their big name chefs.
08:43Amateur? As in no talent required?
08:45It is a televised event.
08:47I could do this.
08:51I have Alarm Dennings!
08:53In a cooking contest!
08:55What, Squarch Thardines again?
08:56That fish was flambéed.
08:59I don't think so.
09:01But if you did participate,
09:03having one of our oldest businesses would be great in my advertising.
09:07Yes, it would be amazing advertising for the inn.
09:10Plus $50,000!
09:12You have to win to get that.
09:22You know what?
09:25I'll take two strawberry milkshakes to go, please.
09:28Thanks.
09:32Do you have to keep playing with that thing?
09:35I don't have to.
09:36But if I don't fix it, this whole place will burn down.
09:39I'll try to be faster.
09:42Strawberry milkshakes?
09:44Uh-oh, what's going on?
09:46Oh, you know, it's Christmas.
09:48You two have been doing amazing work lately.
09:50And?
09:52And I'm hoping you're willing to do a little extra hard work this coming week.
09:55So we're not hiring more help?
09:57What does extra mean?
09:59Just a couple of hours a day.
10:01I'm planning on entering the cooking competition in the festival.
10:04What? More charred cheesecake?
10:06Very funny.
10:08So take a look at this.
10:10They are looking for a local contestant.
10:13If I'm selected, there will be two other competitors, which means I have actually really good odds at winning this thing.
10:18You know the other two competitors are actual chefs, right? Professionals.
10:22I know that, but they specify that they want local talent, which means they probably just want some charm and fun, which I will bring.
10:29How exactly are you going to learn to cook in a week?
10:33Online tutorials.
10:35Matilda's cookbooks.
10:36I have a kitchen at my disposal.
10:39Okay, I know I'm not the best chef in the world.
10:42I get a little distracted.
10:43But if I have something to focus on, I'll be able to move mountains.
10:48Okay, you know I'm all about self-improvement and you becoming less of a fire hazard.
10:53But why on earth do you want to do this?
10:58We need this $50,000.
11:01The Inn's in a little bit of trouble.
11:04I was speaking with my grandma, who's been trying to balance the books, but it's bad.
11:09It's really bad, but if I win this prize money, this will at least bring us out of the red.
11:15The Inn actually closed?
11:18Not if I win this competition.
11:20I guess I could help Laura out with the guest services. Seems easy enough.
11:24I can help Brad with repairs.
11:25Have you ever held a hammer in your life?
11:28A hammer? What's a hammer?
11:30What's a girl to do?
11:32I know, I know this is a really big ask, but I can't do this without you.
11:37Okay, first step. Name. Abby Dennings.
11:44Easy.
11:45That's a lot of fine print.
11:48Are you a professional chef? I'm gonna go ahead and click the no box on that one.
11:53What's next?
11:55Application not processed until full payment of entrance fee received.
12:01$500?
12:03What? Who has $500 lying around?
12:07Could have a bake sale, sell 500 burned scones.
12:09No, the application deadline is tonight at midnight. I don't have time to burn that many scones.
12:16Abby, no.
12:18You better get to cooking.
12:19I need you to teach me how to cook. I need you to teach me how to cook.
12:39I'm not a chef anymore.
12:40Whatever, you still know how to cook.
12:41And apparently I'm also a snob.
12:43I know I'm being a little pushy right now, and I'm sorry for the way I spoke to you earlier.
12:48You actually?
12:49Look, I'm not asking you to be my friend. I know I really irritate you.
12:53But what I am asking for is a teacher.
12:56I'm really hoping to enter a cooking competition in the By the Bay Christmas food festival next week.
13:02Food festival?
13:04Gary.
13:06Oh, come on. You're already bored out of your mind. You've been here for less than a day.
13:09You've got to find something to do.
13:12It's not going to be you cooking. It's going to be me.
13:14And it's not like I need to cook for the president.
13:16I just need to learn how to not set things on fire and not poison anybody.
13:20Yeah, sorry. It's a steep learning curve.
13:23Gary.
13:25Yeah, it's your favorite client here.
13:26Just wondering why his overpaid lawyer dropped him off in the one place he's hosting a Christmas food festival.
13:31Call me back.
13:33So that's it?
13:35Look, it's within your best interest not to be associated with me right now.
13:39Is it true? Did you cheat on that cooking competition?
13:45It's not a tough question.
13:46No one's actually ever asked me that before.
13:48My brother's memory was on the line. I barely even remember making the decision.
13:52Do you regret it?
13:54Every day.
13:55People make mistakes all the time.
13:57Celebrities are not. Scandals like mine kill careers.
14:00I've completely undone everything that David worked so hard for.
14:04You can't bring your brother back, but you can do everything in your power to continue his legacy.
14:09I've been ousted by my own company.
14:12I'm completely toxic within the industry.
14:16Nobody wants me.
14:17I want you.
14:21If I agree to this, you've got to know it's going to be long hours.
14:25Yes. Yes, I'll do anything.
14:27It'll be demanding and stressful, and you're probably going to hate me even more by the end of this.
14:32Yes. Yes.
14:41This is going to be a lot of hard work, okay?
14:44Yes, chef.
14:46And we also need to find another kitchen away from the inn. You are far too distracted.
14:50I know just the place. Cheryl's behind the cafe across the street.
14:54Okay, we start first thing in the morning. 7am sharp.
14:58Do not be late.
14:59I will not be late.
15:03You're late.
15:12No, I'm two minutes early.
15:14You're not even dressed for work.
15:16Go and change into something less flirty.
15:19I'm wearing a blouse.
15:20I have to look half decent to run the inn.
15:22It's not suitable for a kitchen.
15:24Go and change into something else.
15:26And tie your hair up.
15:28Hurry!
15:30Or you're really going to be late by the time you get back.
15:31Loody egotistical.
15:40Hey, chef.
15:42So, do I pass the inspection now?
15:44Excellent.
15:46Okay. First thing, sis, what have you got to prep for the competition?
15:49There are three different challenges. The appetizer, the main course with a side dish and a dessert.
15:54Okay. Number one is going to be knife skills. This is a chef's knife.
16:01Oh, I like this one.
16:02Put that down.
16:04Safety.
16:06Always safety.
16:08Got it.
16:11Hold the knife handle in the palm of your hands.
16:14You want to keep your thumb pressed against the blade.
16:17You want to try and keep the knife on the chopping board.
16:21Smooth motions.
16:23Okay?
16:25Okay.
16:27Chef, do you ever think I'll be able to chop air like you do?
16:30No.
16:33Slow and easy.
16:35No rushing.
16:37You want the curved side down.
16:39This hand, you're going to want back here in the celery.
16:43Away from the blade.
16:45And then just slow, easy movements.
16:50Smaller, more uniform pieces.
16:53Right, right. So it looks nice.
16:55Chef, does celery bleed?
16:57No, celery does not bleed.
17:02Number two, no shortcuts.
17:05These distractions, they can get you really hurt.
17:08But cuts do happen.
17:11So number three, it used to blood.
17:14I'm going to get the first aid kit.
17:17Okay, Chef, I think we might have another problem.
17:20Why now?
17:26It doesn't look deep.
17:28No, it's not that deep.
17:29You only need stitches.
17:31Take care of that finger.
17:33You're going to need it in the future.
17:35You're the best.
17:36Thank you, Cheryl.
17:39If you're not going to listen to me,
17:41there is no point in me teaching you.
17:42I am going to listen, I promise.
17:45Okay, whoa, whoa, whoa.
17:46No, lesson is done for today.
17:48What, we were just getting started.
17:50Your head is not in the game.
17:51And I need to reevaluate my plan.
17:54Study this tonight.
17:56The pitches will help you with your technique.
17:58Do you have one with dummies in the title?
18:00Dummies, really?
18:02I wouldn't have agreed to help you if I thought that.
18:04Oh, now you got me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.
18:07Or maybe I'm still feeling lightheaded.
18:10There is a test in the morning.
18:13Okay, well, fingers crossed.
18:16Finger crossed that I don't amputate something tomorrow.
18:19That's not funny.
18:21Rule number four, no laughing in the kitchen.
18:24Preparing food for people is not a joke.
18:27It's an honor.
18:28Hey, why did you become a chef anyway?
18:29Be more occupied with yourself, Abby.
18:32If you want a chance at winning this competition,
18:35you need to find your purpose.
18:37Where's your focus at?
18:39Why do you need to win?
18:49Ah, not my friends is Euchre.
18:52Ladies, enough with the table talk, please.
18:55Alice is my oldest friend.
18:57We don't table talk, we read each other's minds.
19:00Well, that's still cheating.
19:03Jason.
19:08I was just gonna get some fresh air when I had the
19:10snapper cards at the table.
19:12You have good hearing.
19:13Well, they're here professionals.
19:15People who do anything to win.
19:17Yes. Fueled by tea and cookies.
19:19You have me at tea.
19:21Really? You're a tea connoisseur like the rest of us?
19:24Caffeine anything.
19:25I respect that.
19:26You were right.
19:28I need to focus on what's important.
19:31This?
19:33This right here is why I need to win this competition.
19:36The Inn isn't just my home.
19:37It's a cornerstone in our community.
19:39And winning that prize money is gonna keep it that way.
19:42Remember that.
19:44For tomorrow's last meet.
19:45Jason, join us for a round.
19:49You should take my place.
19:50I have to make more tea.
19:52Can she make tea, Alice?
19:53Is that safe?
19:55Hi.
19:56Here.
19:57Have you played much, Euchre?
20:01Not much.
20:11Okay.
20:14Knuckles tucked from in.
20:17My grandkids are not going to believe I played cards with Jason Corwin.
20:32Would you be a dear and sign your cookbook for my granddaughter?
20:36Alice mentioned you were staying here.
20:38Perhaps now is not the best time.
20:50Thank you, dear.
20:51Well, it's been an absolute pleasure to meet you all.
20:58Thank you very much for the game.
21:07It's okay to let yourself grieve.
21:10It's better to feel the emotion than to try to sweep it away.
21:15Once you've felt the loss, you can begin to heal.
21:21Thank you, Alice.
21:23I just wish I knew how.
21:26Lean on your friends.
21:28You have more support than you know.
21:48So?
21:49Is he better than me?
21:51Good.
21:57Good.
21:58Very good.
22:01Smaller slices.
22:02Remember, uniform slices.
22:04Right.
22:05Right.
22:07So, why did you sneak away so early last night?
22:10Okay, the kitchen needs discipline and restraint.
22:13Not gossip.
22:15It's not gossip.
22:16I just...
22:17I saw you having fun last night.
22:18It was nice to see you let your hair down a little bit.
22:20Okay, just focus on the work.
22:23I'm trying to focus.
22:24Would you lighten up?
22:25I feel like I'm walking on eggshells here.
22:28Sorry, but this isn't the place to get personal.
22:30I'm just saying we don't have to spend the day chopping and brooding silence.
22:34You know?
22:35You can have some conversation with somebody who's trying to be your friend.
22:39You said you wanted a teacher, not a friend.
22:42Whoa.
22:43You played cards with my grandma last night.
22:45I'm sorry.
22:46We're friends now.
22:47Jason, you're helping me.
22:49Maybe I can help you a little bit.
22:51But, Abby, enough!
22:52Okay, now we are literally both walking on eggshells.
22:58Jason, why are you so hurt on yourself?
23:01Let's just clean up and move on.
23:07What are you doing?
23:08You are wound way too tight.
23:09You need to let loose a little bit.
23:12Stop it.
23:13Not until you drop one.
23:14On purpose.
23:15Abby, that is not gonna happen.
23:16You can't just shut down all the time.
23:17It's okay to laugh a little bit when life gets messy.
23:20I'm not gonna laugh.
23:21I'm ticked off.
23:23Well, that's a lot of anger over some broken eggs.
23:25You are the most-
23:26It's okay to be angry for a while.
23:28Grief is a process, but you can't just-
23:30Save it!
23:31Alright, I know all about grief.
23:33Why do you think I'm here when everything that ever meant anything to me is in New York?
23:37Yesterday you asked me why I became a chef.
23:40It was David's dream.
23:41We did everything together.
23:43Same school, same job.
23:45I didn't want to do anything else because I knew whatever we did together, we'd be great at.
23:50I didn't just lose David.
23:52I lost half of myself.
23:56Well, if that's true, then you still have half of yourself left.
23:59We can't choose what happens in our lives, but we can choose what happens moving forward.
24:04Maybe it's time that you find a new path.
24:07I don't know who I am without him.
24:09You're Jason Corwin, and that's enough.
24:15You don't need to figure out everything today, but you can start by being yourself.
24:20An imperfect human being like the rest of us.
24:22So, stew on that.
24:28Okay, how did that feel?
24:30Better than anger.
24:31Yes.
24:33All right, what's next?
24:35I suppose scrambled eggs.
24:38Oh.
24:39Sounds egg-cellent.
24:41That's a terrible pun.
24:43But I appreciate the egg-foot.
24:45Jinna, what are you doing in Brooks Point Harbor?
25:01Jason?
25:02Hey, you're the last person I thought I'd see here.
25:06Oh, a little higher on the left.
25:08What?
25:09I work for TNCN now.
25:10They're the festival sponsor.
25:12Roger sent me down to do setup and to ensure the town was acceptable for her stay.
25:16Well, that's generous.
25:18I call it difficult.
25:19Or belligerent.
25:21Well, off the record, he's even worse after his promotion.
25:24He's so busy with the Corwin brothers, too.
25:26Yeah.
25:27Poor Roger.
25:29Right, well, I got a lot of Roger's details to take care of.
25:32It was nice seeing you.
25:39How's my favorite client?
25:40Did you set me up?
25:41Putting me in the same town as Roger?
25:42Jason, look.
25:43I knew about the festival, but I didn't know that he was running it.
25:45Although, this could be a good opportunity for you.
25:47Do you hear what you just said?
25:48He's no longer my rival.
25:49He's just moved straight on into enemy.
25:50I'm getting the first flight out of here.
25:51I'm not going to sell to some big chain.
25:52Besides, I'm not going to have to sell at all.
25:53Abby is going to win the money and pay off our debts.
26:12Abby can barely boil water.
26:14She only has a chance of getting chosen because she's a pretty local with a his.
26:19getting chosen because she's a pretty local with a historical cause. Plus, she'll be against top
26:23chefs. I believe in her. You need to think about what's best for the future. If I get you a
26:28substantial offer, you can live comfortably the rest of your life. You're impossible. So are you.
26:36Abby, Mary Joan, I hope to get that water boiling technique on lockdown. I'm sure you will.
26:41Fran, I'm sorry you had to listen to that nonsense. I'm afraid she has a point. The bank is not going
26:51to wait forever before they foreclose. No, no, no, Gran. Gran, please don't sell just yet. The ads at
26:58the festival are going to bring in more guests. Plus, my practicing has been going really well.
27:02Look at these cookies. They're not burnt. Not even one of them. I believe you can win, but the fact
27:07is, if you don't, I'll have no other choice but to sell.
27:26Come in.
27:27Abby, I, um, is everything okay? Oh, yeah. Yeah, no, I'm just practicing outside of school
27:40hours, Chef. Cutting onions. Burning onions more likely. The pan is way too hot. Might as
27:48well just throw it out and start again. Right. I forgot. Medium-low heat for caramelization,
27:53right? Right. Hey, do you want a glass? I may not know the difference between my kale
27:58and my collards, but I take my wine very seriously. Cheers. Come on in.
28:16See, you have all the big names out tonight. It's good that you're doing the research.
28:23Abby, you're not cutting onions anymore. What's up?
28:29I told you finances were tight. If I don't win this competition, my grandma's going to have
28:33to sell the inn to one of those big chain motels in town.
28:37That's a lot of pressure to put in yourself.
28:40And that's just the half of it. You know, if she has to sell, I'll lose my job.
28:45My grandma's in the early stages of Parkinson's, and this is her last connection to my parents
28:51and my grandpa, too. So it's just really important for her mental health that she stay in the inn.
29:03Why do you keep doing that? Where's your necklace?
29:07I used the rings to raise the entrance fee for the competition, so if I lose, the rings are gone, too.
29:17How about that? Dinner and a show. It would be great for distraction management. The key is to breathe.
29:24Quiet the mind. The competition is going to be chaotic and noisy, so you might as well get used to it.
29:30Should I get some wooden spoons and pots and pans for your enjoyment?
29:35Hands off, I swear.
29:36Okay, not bad.
29:53I'm sorry. It definitely could have used a lot more cheese.
29:56No apologies, no excuses.
29:59Whatever you put in front of someone is your masterpiece.
30:01Be proud of it.
30:02Okay, chef, honest opinion. What did you think of this masterpiece?
30:09The pasta kidder used two more minutes, but other than that, it was pretty good.
30:15I have a question for you about your competition.
30:19How did you get disqualified?
30:20My popovers didn't rise two minutes before the buzzer went off, and my sous-chef offered his rosemary potatoes.
30:29Marcus later denied that he offered them to me and that he played any part in it.
30:34I was publicly shamed, and he got his own TV show.
30:37That doesn't seem right.
30:39I shouldn't have been in the competition anyway.
30:41I was not in a good place after my brother died, but Roger persuaded me to do it, to honor David's memory.
30:49Well, I never had the pleasure of knowing David, but I think Jason Corwin's pretty great.
30:57Well, I should get going.
31:007 a.m. sharp.
31:02Crash course on main courses.
31:04You need to make sure you save the inn.
31:09Keep tomorrow night open for a field trip.
31:12I think you and I could use some fresh air after all this smoke inhalation that's been going on.
31:17Good. Field trip it is.
31:19Great. I'll pick you up at 8.
31:29I'm gonna regret this.
31:34It's beautiful.
31:38It's my favorite place to see the town at night.
31:41It's so calm and quiet.
31:44I've not seen anything like it in the city.
31:48There's so many stars.
31:51It's a hidden gem.
31:54This is magical.
31:57Let's pretend me and you.
32:01That Christmas was made for two.
32:13Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way for you.
32:23Wow.
32:24This is beautiful.
32:26I would have killed to have produce like this as a chef.
32:28Carrots.
32:30I just want carrots.
32:44Looks like the TNCA crew has arrived.
32:47I'm gonna let Laura check on this.
32:50Come join.
32:51I've actually got some air in the store.
32:54Okay.
32:55Will I catch you later?
32:55Yeah, sure.
33:05I need you out there.
33:09The room's already to go, but I'm not sure they're checking in.
33:12What?
33:12Whatever the guests want, they get.
33:17We have to make sure everybody's happy.
33:19Matilda's RV broke down.
33:20She won't be back for a few days.
33:22Okay, we'll need to organize the meal vouchers for everybody to hope she gets back.
33:25Hmm.
33:26Meal vouchers?
33:27For that diner?
33:29Is this some kind of joke?
33:30Merry Christmas.
33:31My name's Abby Dennings.
33:32I'm the manager here at Brooks Poiton.
33:34You are the mystery cook on our Christmas chef showdown.
33:37What?
33:38Did I get selected?
33:40You haven't heard?
33:42No.
33:43Somebody from my team was supposed to contact Joan, and then Joan was supposed to contact
33:46you, and somewhere I must have fallen through the cracks, but congratulations.
33:49You have been selected.
33:52Thank you so much.
33:53I'm Dr. Evans, VP of Communications and Executive Producer at the National Cooking Network.
33:59Well, it's so lovely to meet you, Mr. Evans.
34:01We're so excited to have you here.
34:02I'm sure you are now.
34:04I only agree to these accommodations, because I was told they include breakfast and dinner
34:09here at the inn.
34:12Now, I'm having a very important line to wine and dine with tonight, and if that kitchen
34:17is not running, I'll be more than happy to find somewhere else to stay.
34:21I'm taking the entire crew with me.
34:23You know what?
34:24That won't be necessary.
34:25Our chef has just had a slight delay outside of town, but surely...
34:27And Abby has hired an even better chef, Laura.
34:30Excellent.
34:31Problem solved.
34:32Mr. Evans, wait.
34:33I've been waiting for too long, Ms. Dunnings.
34:36Now, are you able to provide dinner or not?
34:38Yes.
34:39We'll have dinner ready for you at 7 o'clock tonight.
34:42Well then, it looks as if I'm checking in after all.
34:46Wonderful.
34:49Is there anyone to pick up my luggage?
34:51Oh, absolutely.
34:52Laura, why did you say that?
34:57I panicked.
34:58We couldn't let him leave.
34:59All right, stay here and check in the rest of our guests, and I have to go prep dinner
35:02service.
35:03You want me to call Jason?
35:04Nope.
35:05No, I got this.
35:10Welcome to the Brooks Point Inn.
35:21Abby, what's going on?
35:22Sorry, but I tried.
35:24Abby, no buts.
35:26It's like everything I told you over the last week has just disappeared into thin air.
35:29Jason, that's not true.
35:30I'm just trying to...
35:31Jason...
35:31Jason, put me down.
35:32I have to cook dinner.
35:34Take a breath.
35:35What's going on?
35:37Matilda isn't back.
35:38But Roger Evans is here, and he's here with his entire crew, and he's threatening to leave
35:42if I don't have dinner ready for them tonight.
35:44Take a breath.
35:46The festival's a few days away, and I thought I had this whole cooking thing in the bag,
35:50but then I got here and I panicked.
35:51And there's no way I'm going to win that festival, and my grandma's going to have to sell this
35:55inn, and it's...
35:56I needed to breathe.
36:03Why didn't you just call me?
36:08Because you don't work here.
36:10And honestly, I didn't know if you'd come.
36:13After everything we've been through this week, you think I'd abandon you now?
36:16Abby, you're the only reason I'm still here.
36:18Jason, I wanted your help, but I...
36:21Take this.
36:22Every chef needs one.
36:30It's amazing.
36:39No.
36:44Jason, I don't know what to say.
36:45Well, that is a first.
36:46How long do you cook chicken supreme?
36:52Until it's done.
36:54There she is.
36:55No one's in the kitchen, talking about the year.
37:06Gonna be strange without a dare to be here.
37:10That's a good one.
37:12What are you talking about?
37:16That's what I said.
37:17You practically looked clean.
37:19Oh, what a rush.
37:24Nothing like it.
37:25Jason, I can't thank you enough.
37:28You held your own in there.
37:29You should be proud of yourself.
37:30Wow, this is a little weird.
37:32I kind of miss you yelling at me.
37:34I never yelled at you.
37:36Okay, but you wanted to, though.
37:37Wanting to is very different.
37:39You've done wonders for my patients.
37:42You were right.
37:43I didn't think I was ready to step back into dinner service.
37:46But I actually had a lot of fun.
37:47If it wasn't for you, I never would have found my way back to the kitchen.
38:02I can fill in for Matilda until she comes back.
38:05That way we can carry on doing this, and you can keep on training.
38:08Really?
38:11No.
38:12No, I'm so grateful for everything you've done,
38:14but I can't afford to hire a Michelin star chef.
38:26There.
38:27Now you've paid me.
38:29We're even.
38:31I was worth every penny.
38:35Pardon me.
38:37Didn't mean to interrupt.
38:39Hello, Roger.
38:41Jason?
38:41You're working here, but I'm surprised.
38:46No, Jason doesn't work here.
38:50Everyone's wondering where you've been.
38:52And here you are.
38:55Well, thank you both for a delightful dinner.
38:57Eddie, I'll have Chanel drop off your signed contract at the front desk.
39:01Although I'm not entirely certain I'll be proceeding with the competition.
39:04What?
39:05No, I need this.
39:09Sivarn's soul has pneumonia, which leaves me with Clara Tasker and you.
39:13Now, I need a professional second chef for my audience.
39:17I need, wow, your local caller.
39:21And I know you hate every single project I do, but you are back in the kitchen, aren't you?
39:25Oh, Jason would love to step in.
39:28Done.
39:29Tomorrow.
39:31Two o'clock.
39:31Okay, I know I shouldn't have jumped in, but this will give you a chance to clear your name.
39:37Abby, I don't want to compete against you.
39:39Jason, you are at your happiest when you are cooking in a kitchen.
39:42You belong on that stage.
39:46Do this for you.
39:54This way.
39:57Get ahead and turn right.
39:59Okay.
39:59Go in.
40:02You're almost there?
40:03Nearly.
40:03Okay, and sit to your left.
40:06No peeking.
40:07I'm not.
40:14And open your eyes.
40:20So, what can I get for you guys today?
40:22Two BLTs on Rye, please, Gail.
40:25Sure.
40:25What?
40:28The Jason Corwin in a diner?
40:30Well, I hear the BLTs are to die for.
40:34I also hear Gail got some of your famous Christmas pudding.
40:38Easy.
40:38You're not getting that recipe.
40:40It's a family secret.
40:44All right, so we've got two BLTs on Rye and two strawberry shakes on the house.
40:49And the famous pudding.
41:00Unbelievable.
41:04Abby, you need to get to the hospital.
41:06Alice had a spell.
41:07Grant, what happened?
41:15I tripped on the area rug in my room, and I knocked my head on the table by the door.
41:20Were you feeling dizzy again?
41:22No, Abby.
41:23I just tripped.
41:24It's nothing to fuss about.
41:25We don't know that.
41:27Grant, I need you to be okay.
41:29And I am okay, Abby.
41:31Really.
41:31But there is one thing I would like to get off my chest.
41:37I've been diagnosed with Parkinson's.
41:40My symptoms aren't severe at the moment, but I haven't felt comfortable leaving the inn for a few weeks.
41:48I didn't tell you because I didn't want you treating me any differently.
41:52And Oscar, I'm still going to beat you if you hurt badly.
42:00I know you will, Alice.
42:01I know you will.
42:03We'll face whatever's coming together, as we always have.
42:07Mm-hmm.
42:08Absolutely.
42:14You should see me in the kitchen.
42:17He's so confident.
42:18He knows exactly what he's doing.
42:19He's just, he's so passionate.
42:20Abby, you like him.
42:25No, he's just, he'll have to go back to his life eventually.
42:31Last week you wanted me to stay.
42:32Now you want me to come home.
42:34What's changed?
42:35Roger's frozen line is hurting the brand.
42:38The board wants you back on as chairman.
42:40Why do I want to go back to everything that made me so miserable?
42:43Roger is hawking discounted frozen foods made with the cheapest ingredients he can find from who knows what sources under your name.
42:50That can't sit right with you, Jason.
42:52Of course it doesn't.
42:54Well, then you need to head up your own company.
42:55Email me their proposal.
43:02I bumped into Roger.
43:03Long story short, I'm in the TNCN competition.
43:06What?
43:07Arnison pulled out.
43:08They needed a replacement.
43:09I'm here.
43:10It was last minute.
43:11Just be careful.
43:13I know.
43:17Abby Dennings.
43:19Able for one?
43:20Well, look who it is.
43:22What are you doing by yourself?
43:24The two lovebirds are over there by the pie table.
43:28Laura and Brad?
43:31Nice.
43:33How about a date to the crepe table with a scandal-ridden, moody ex-chef?
43:38I'm okay with scandal-ridden and moody, but what kind of crepes are we talking about?
43:43Lady's choice.
43:45Whip cream.
43:46That's your choice.
43:47Okay, forget it.
43:50Date's off.
43:51What?
43:51Why?
43:52You can have fresh berries, cured ham, jams, and you choose whipped cream.
43:58You have the palate of a six-year-old.
44:00Six-year-olds know what's up.
44:03Howie.
44:03What?
44:04There are so many people here right now.
44:20The whole town is behind you.
44:23A very charming Michelin star chef is also rooting for you.
44:27Okay.
44:28I'm ready when you are.
44:30Ready.
44:30Graham!
44:33Halloween!
44:35Are you sure you're up for this?
44:36You've had such a long day already.
44:38Okay.
44:39Either you want me to get out more, or you don't.
44:43But don't go changing your mind on me.
44:45I'm sorry.
44:46We love you.
44:47I love you.
44:50Go get them.
44:52We're going to go get your seats.
44:53Okay.
44:53Okay.
44:54Hi.
44:58Hi.
44:59I'm...
45:00I'm Abby Dennings.
45:02I'm the mystery contestant.
45:03I'm just...
45:04I'm a huge fan of yours.
45:05It's nice to meet you.
45:06So, how long have you been cooking for?
45:09Oh, you know.
45:10A couple weeks.
45:13Good luck.
45:13I don't know if I can do this.
45:20Yes, you can.
45:21Win or lose, you're going to do it spectacularly.
45:24Remember, when you're up there, it is just you and the ingredients.
45:28Nothing else matters.
45:30You're going to be great.
45:34Welcome to a Christmas Chef Showdown.
45:43I would like to introduce you to our emcee for this competition, Marcus Aiken.
45:49Welcome to the TNPN Christmas Chef Showdown.
45:54Marcus, my sous chef.
45:56You mean the one who forgot to have your back?
45:59Yeah, but if it wasn't for him, I'd still be in New York.
46:02Lonely and miserable.
46:04So, if anything, I owe him.
46:05You'll be making an appetizer, a main dish with a side, and a dessert.
46:10Each dish will receive a maximum of 10 points.
46:14After the third course, the chef with the highest point tally will win $50,000.
46:23Now, please give a warm welcome to our contestants.
46:26Flora Tasker, Jason Corwin of Corwin Brothers in Manhattan.
46:31And now, it's time to meet our mystery cook.
46:37Brook's Point Harbor's very own Abby Denning.
46:41Miss Denning manages the Brook Point Inn right here in town.
46:46Chef, you must be dying to know this competition's theme.
46:49Your theme is family Christmas.
46:54Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
46:57You have 60 minutes to create a festive appetizer that your family will love.
47:02Good luck to each of you.
47:04Your 60 minutes starts now.
47:07I am focused.
47:13I feel ill.
47:18Shortcuts, no.
47:20Distraction management, yes.
47:23I see your smile, your kiss and kindness.
47:27We're gonna wild, let us love one another this Christmas time.
47:33Christmas, our hearts can be amazed again.
47:41Christmas, let the whole world hold its breath.
47:46Christmas, our hearts can be amazed again.
47:54Christmas, let the whole world hold its breath.
47:59Christmas, our hearts can be amazed again.
48:01Welcome back.
48:03All the appetizers were delicious.
48:06In first place with nine points, Corwin's chestnut soup with fried parsley.
48:13In second place with a score of seven, Tasker's butternut squash spinach tart, which leaves
48:19Abby's bacon-covered water chestnuts with crunchy cranberry slaw.
48:23In last place with six points.
48:25Chef Corwin, I had the pleasure of tasting your soup.
48:30What did you call it?
48:31Cream of career comeback?
48:35Congratulations.
48:36Are you ready for round two?
48:39For your next family Christmas challenge, a main dish inside, please spend your time wisely.
48:46Contestants, begin.
48:46And tie.
49:02And tie.
49:03Chef Corwin, trolled by the clock.
49:15Just a few more seconds and his spectacular pork tenderloin
49:19would have made it to the judges, but it did not.
49:22The judges awarded you four points.
49:24Denny, your roasted Brussels sprouts was refreshing.
49:27Eight points.
49:28Chef Daskar, your perfectly seasoned turkey gave you the edge.
49:33You win this round with nine points.
49:38Chef Corwin, I'm sorry.
49:41Your family Christmas is done.
49:43Thank you for having me in your kitchen, Chef Aiken.
49:46An executive chef versus an aspiring cook
49:49will win if anyone gets.
49:53Guts, let's take a break.
49:55Thank you very much.
49:59In front of the gingerbread cookies,
50:01there's still him.
50:03Wave to my grandkids.
50:07Abby, great work out there.
50:09Thanks.
50:10Jason was instrumental in helping me prepare for the competition.
50:13I bet.
50:14He's a master of flavor and texture.
50:15I miss working with him.
50:17You should speak with him.
50:18I know.
50:22Marcus, would you excuse us?
50:25Nice chatting with you.
50:29You're doing wonderfully in this competition,
50:31actually far beyond my expectations.
50:33Thank you?
50:35There is one little detail that's kind of bothering me, though.
50:38When you signed the contract,
50:40you stated that you never hired anyone from TNCN,
50:43and yet that's not entirely true, right?
50:46Yes, it is.
50:48You paid Jason to cook for your guests.
50:50I saw it with my own eyes.
50:53Are you talking about that pocket change thing?
50:55Because that was a total joke.
50:57And besides, Jason doesn't work for TNCN anymore.
50:59You canceled his show.
51:00Bonaire or not, he's still under contract.
51:04Which, for you, my dear, constitutes a violation of contract.
51:09Roger, I have to compete in this competition.
51:11Oh, no, no.
51:12I'm not kicking you out of the competition.
51:15However, I need Clara to win.
51:19So let me get this straight.
51:20You want me to lose on purpose?
51:22Or what, you'll expose me on national TV due to some clerical error?
51:26Do you really think that Jason can withstand another scandal?
51:29Because that is exactly what's going to happen
51:34if this involvement comes to light.
51:37Jason had nothing to do with this.
51:40I was the one who signed that contract.
51:42It doesn't matter.
51:43I will make the public believe what I want them to believe
51:46and perceptions of wrongdoing
51:47and would only ensure that Jason never sets foot
51:50in a professional kitchen again.
51:52This is disgusting.
51:53This is business, Abby.
51:55I am looking forward to seeing your dessert.
51:58It's done.
51:59Welcome back.
52:03It's time for our final challenge.
52:05The sweetest part of any meal, dessert.
52:09Contestants, 60 minutes starting now.
52:11It smells like Christmas on this stage.
52:29It smells like Christmas on this stage.
52:41And the winner of the Christmas Chef Showdown.
52:45Brought to you by the National Cooking Network
52:47with a perfect score for dessert.
52:51Abby Dennings!
52:56What is it?
52:58What is it?
52:58What is it?
52:59What is it?
52:59What is it?
53:00What is it?
53:03Great.
53:04Wow.
53:05Our home cook beats two top chefs.
53:08Unbelievable.
53:09Tell us about your winning dessert.
53:11To be honest, I lucked out with the Christmas theme.
53:16And I made my grandma's Christmas mini puddings.
53:19My family has enjoyed this recipe for generations.
53:22I love you, Gran.
53:25Any plans for the $50,000?
53:27Yes.
53:30I plan to save our home.
53:33The historic Brooks Point Inn.
53:37Okay, cut.
53:39Abby, backstage.
53:43Did you really think I wasn't serious?
53:46That I wouldn't destroy him?
53:48I'm sending that press release.
53:51Oh, Roger.
53:52You know how older people are really bad with technology?
53:56What?
53:56Well, that's a myth.
53:58My friend Eloise just bought a new SD card.
54:00She likes to take a lot of videos.
54:02And she just sent me this.
54:04I know it's bogus.
54:04Of you threatening me.
54:05You know it's bogus.
54:07But do you think that Jason never said another scandal?
54:10Because this is exactly what's going to happen.
54:12This moment comes to flight.
54:15Jason has nothing to do with this.
54:17I signed that contract.
54:18It doesn't matter.
54:19Only...
54:20Chips.
54:30Crisps.
54:33I wish I had pudding.
54:34I left out with the Christmas theme.
54:36And I made my grandma...
54:37Roger really is a piece of work.
54:40I'm sorry he did that to you.
54:41Because I always take the time to make it exactly the way my grandma does.
54:48Marcus?
54:49Hey, Jason.
54:51It was good to see you back in the kitchen.
54:54It was good to see you too.
54:55Jason, I'm sorry.
54:56I never had the guts to tell you the truth.
55:01Your popovers didn't rise.
55:03Because I replaced the all-purpose flour with pastry flour.
55:07You what?
55:08I sabotaged you.
55:10Then I suggested you use what I cooked.
55:12I appreciate you telling me that.
55:15Everyone knew your head wasn't in the game.
55:17That only made it easier for Roger.
55:19It was Roger's idea.
55:21He can read people.
55:22He saw I was ambitious and he promised me my own show if I did what he wanted.
55:28It was me that forgot the rules.
55:30I appreciate you telling me, but I have to take responsibility for my own play.
55:35I'm so sorry, Jason.
55:37I have no right to expect your forgiveness.
55:45Welcome.
55:46There you go.
55:52You've got to be kidding me.
55:53This is a cruel Christmas joke.
56:00Jason, really?
56:01Well, I thought I would make it like the first time we met.
56:05Yeah, except there was a lot more smoke in here.
56:08Hi, I am Jason Corwin, your new head chef.
56:12Really?
56:12You're moving here?
56:15Well, I don't know.
56:17We have very high standards here at Corwin Brothers.
56:18Well, I promised to work towards one more star, boss.
56:24Best Christmas ever.
56:27You got your parents' rings back?
56:29I did.
56:31Just in time for Christmas.
56:33I know we still have one more day, but I ran into Santa and he told me to give you this.
56:38So does this mean Santa likes to cook?
56:46Of course.
56:47How else would he get Mrs. Paul's to say yes?
56:50This book has inspired many great cooks.
56:55Many great cooks is right.
56:59So, we don't normally exchange gifts until Christmas morning, but Gran wanted me to give you these.
57:07You cut.
57:08Yeah.
57:09I've been practicing with Oscar.
57:16I love you.
57:18I love you too.
57:21Merry Christmas.
57:22Merry Christmas.
57:23Merry Christmas.
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