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Lifestyle guru Joy Edwards - whose cookbooks feature her perfect home life and family - is horrified when a TV network decides to film Christmas dinner at her fabled, but fabricated, country home. Now, she must recruit her best friend Max to pose as her fake husband for the cameras - but they both discover something real along the way.
#christmasmovie #comedy #romantic
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00:00:00Live from our studio in New York City, Another Cup with Liza Brown.
00:00:18And here she is.
00:00:22Welcome to Another Cup with Liza Brown.
00:00:30Hi.
00:00:44Our guest host this week is none other than lifestyle guru and author of volume one through
00:00:5112 of Joy to the World.
00:00:53Please welcome Joy Edwards.
00:01:00Great to have you, Joy.
00:01:18Oh, it's great to be here, Liza.
00:01:20You not only write about the perfect lifestyle, you live it.
00:01:24Are you a perfectionist?
00:01:26Absolutely not.
00:01:27As long as everything is exactly as it should be, I'm totally flexible.
00:01:32Speaking of perfect, your country home, Goose Lane.
00:01:37Oh, it's almost too good to be true.
00:01:49Unreal.
00:01:50Tell us about Christmas at Goose Lane.
00:01:52Well, for me, the holidays are all about family.
00:01:55We trim the tree, we hang the stocking, and of course, those long romantic walks to the
00:02:01refrigerator.
00:02:02Your fans love you so much because we feel like we know you and your family.
00:02:09Tori and Tommy, they're 8 and 13 now.
00:02:12Where does the time go?
00:02:15Oh, your mom and dad.
00:02:16Will we ever get to meet them all?
00:02:18Ah, well, not if I'm going to continue selling books.
00:02:21No, they're as wonderful as you'd expect.
00:02:25But privacy is important to us.
00:02:27At least tell us your recipe for a happy marriage.
00:02:29I'm not sure there's a recipe for that, but I will say to all the ladies out there,
00:02:37no matter how long it takes, pick the right guy.
00:02:41Find the one that ruins your lipstick, not your mascara.
00:02:49You heard it from the source, folks.
00:02:51She writes about it.
00:02:53She lives it.
00:02:54Now, let's see her cook it.
00:02:59Set the table and put it on a nice plate.
00:03:03Even bad food tastes better.
00:03:06Girl, I'm going to your house for Christmas.
00:03:08Well, I'll set an extra plate.
00:03:10If you're looking for a last-minute holiday gift, look no further than Joy to the World,
00:03:15Christmas at Goose Lane.
00:03:17We'll be back with more Joy Edwards after these messages.
00:03:21Santa's watching, so be nice and stay tuned.
00:03:24This is great.
00:03:33Your Insta is blowing up.
00:03:34Is the week over yet?
00:03:36It's Monday, Joy.
00:03:37Yeah, I don't know how I'm going to keep this up.
00:03:40Hey, are you kidding?
00:03:41You're a natural.
00:03:42Yeah, that's what scares me.
00:03:43Yeah, you know what scares me?
00:03:44Plummeting sails.
00:03:45I meant what I said, Josh.
00:03:47This is my last book.
00:03:49I need a life.
00:03:49Joy, sweetie, you have an SUV and a chauffeur waiting in the freezing cold to drive you
00:03:57home.
00:03:57This is a life.
00:04:00One second.
00:04:01I need a real life.
00:04:03Trust me.
00:04:04It's overrated.
00:04:05Miss Edwards.
00:04:16Hey, that was a cute accent.
00:04:27I thought it would spice things up a bit.
00:04:30Caught the show.
00:04:31You were brilliant as always.
00:04:33Oh, really?
00:04:34I was so nervous.
00:04:37Although you did steal my line about romantic walks to the fridge.
00:04:41Sorry.
00:04:42That's all good.
00:04:43I'll let you slide.
00:04:45Besides, now I can tell my patrons I've been quoted on TV.
00:04:48Um, a food show.
00:04:49I'll leave that part out.
00:04:52So, drive through.
00:04:55Spicy burritos and iceberg shakes.
00:04:58Ice fire sauce.
00:04:59Chili fries.
00:05:00I had a dream last night.
00:05:17You were by my side.
00:05:19At that special time of year.
00:05:26I woke up to the snow.
00:05:29There were songs on the radio.
00:05:33I turned around and there you were, my dear.
00:05:38Now that I'm here with you.
00:05:45Thank you for doing this.
00:05:47It's so embarrassing.
00:05:48Hey, come on.
00:05:50Who hasn't used a fake chauffeur nowadays?
00:05:53Well, tomorrow I'm taking an Uber.
00:05:56Yeah, Uber my dead body.
00:05:59Hey, come on.
00:05:59It's the least I can do.
00:06:01You didn't let me crash in your guest house since Thanksgiving.
00:06:04No, you can stay here as long as you like.
00:06:06Well, thank you.
00:06:07But like I said, I'll be out of your hair before the holidays.
00:06:10Holidays?
00:06:11What holidays?
00:06:13Oh, hold on.
00:06:20Ooh, redhead.
00:06:22That's new for you.
00:06:23Yeah, she works at the bakery.
00:06:25Went in for coffee a few times.
00:06:27That was cordial.
00:06:29You know me.
00:06:29You are a cordial guy.
00:06:32No, I think she misread my cordiality.
00:06:36Just another person who finds you irresistible.
00:06:40It's just you.
00:06:41Ha!
00:06:44Come on.
00:06:45You named your fake husband after me.
00:06:47Who is another Max?
00:06:48What other Max?
00:06:49Mad Max?
00:06:50No.
00:06:51Max Mercury?
00:06:52No.
00:06:52Max Schmeling?
00:06:54Who's Max Schmeling?
00:06:55Heavyweight champion of the world, 1930.
00:06:57Uh, it was another Max.
00:06:59Yeah.
00:07:02You had your chance.
00:07:04You remember that bad diner you used to work at?
00:07:06I remember you pretending to like the food.
00:07:08It took me four bowls of that stew to work up the courage to ask you out.
00:07:12You gave me heartburn and a broken heart.
00:07:14I did not break your heart.
00:07:16How do you know?
00:07:17You had a string of girls waiting in the wings, just like always.
00:07:21Yeah, but think of all the bad dates.
00:07:24You would have spared me if you hadn't decided that we were just better off as friends.
00:07:29So the bad dates are my fault now?
00:07:31Yeah.
00:07:33Well, we are still friends.
00:07:36Well, Goose Lane Friendship, volume 17.
00:07:41See you in the morning.
00:07:42Yeah.
00:07:44Max von Sydow, the old priest and exorcist.
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00:08:43Well, we tried.
00:09:13Oh, Martha, how many times are you going to do that?
00:09:37That never gets old.
00:09:40And why do I bother making your bed when you sleep down here every night?
00:09:43It's not every night, and I make my own bed.
00:09:47It is according to my count.
00:09:49Oh, well, stop counting and vacuuming.
00:09:52In fact, just take the day off.
00:09:54You gave me the day off yesterday, and you have a show tomorrow.
00:09:58Did you make coffee?
00:10:03It's your turn, and not so strong.
00:10:09Aren't you going to ask me if I saw the show?
00:10:11Because I did.
00:10:13Dodged another bullet if you asked me.
00:10:16Which I'm not.
00:10:17You can solve all your problems by putting a stop to this.
00:10:21Which I had planned to, after Christmas.
00:10:24You said that last Christmas.
00:10:26Look, Mr. Merriman's really counting on this book.
00:10:30You said that last Christmas, too.
00:10:33Keep this up.
00:10:34You'll be alone for the rest of your life.
00:10:36I'm not alone.
00:10:37I have you.
00:10:38And Mr. Handsome out there in the guest house.
00:10:42He's a friend, Martha.
00:10:44Then what's he still doing here?
00:10:46I don't know.
00:10:47His loft has water damage.
00:10:51Whatever you say.
00:10:52And don't wear that red lipstick on camera.
00:10:55It's not your color.
00:11:01You need a little Christmas in this place.
00:11:06Oh, hey, Sabrina.
00:11:08Hi, Joy.
00:11:09Just delivering the wrapping paper you ordered.
00:11:11Fourteen rolls.
00:11:13Wow.
00:11:14I thought I ordered two.
00:11:15Not according to my records.
00:11:17That's $146, including tax.
00:11:20PayPal, Venmo, or Zelle.
00:11:22Yeah, come on in.
00:11:25Wait, aren't you supposed to be at school?
00:11:27It's winter break.
00:11:28Right.
00:11:29Okay, so you said, uh, $140?
00:11:34$146, including tax.
00:11:36Right.
00:11:37My parents are spending the holidays with some very important clients in Aspen.
00:11:41Oh.
00:11:42They're leaving you guys alone?
00:11:43No, our nanny's here.
00:11:45She lets us do whatever we want.
00:11:47Oh, and I have a new Christmas demo.
00:11:49I really had the high notes this year.
00:11:51I'll airdrop you.
00:11:52Okay, great.
00:11:53I can't wait to hear it.
00:11:54Okay.
00:11:54Okay.
00:11:54Aggressive.
00:11:55Oh, yeah.
00:11:55She tried to sell me a $30 glass of lemonade last summer.
00:12:08Oh, come on.
00:12:09Whoa!
00:12:10Ow!
00:12:11What now?
00:12:14You know.
00:12:18Oh, come on!
00:12:20You knocked over my reindeer!
00:12:22Watch this, dude.
00:12:23No.
00:12:24What did I tell you about skateboarding in my yard, Henry?
00:12:28I don't go by Henry anymore.
00:12:30It's Hawk now.
00:12:31Oh.
00:12:32Okay, Hawk.
00:12:34Well, fly off or I'm going to call your parents.
00:12:37No, you're not.
00:12:38You said that last time.
00:12:40Uh, could you help me with the reindeer, maybe?
00:12:43Flying away like you told me to.
00:12:44Come on.
00:12:48It's open.
00:13:02Morning.
00:13:03Morning.
00:13:06Oh, Max, I love it.
00:13:09You notice the gooses?
00:13:11I think it's geeses.
00:13:13Well, these geeses are going above your fireplace.
00:13:15Oh, come on.
00:13:17I couldn't.
00:13:19Consider it an early Christmas present.
00:13:27I can find a new bakery.
00:13:30Wouldn't it be just more cordial to message her back?
00:13:33I have.
00:13:35I just wanted a cup of coffee.
00:13:37And it wasn't even coffee.
00:13:38It was decaf.
00:13:40Anyway, you ready to roll?
00:13:41Hey, you heard from the Frankie Vinnie Gallery.
00:13:45Standard form rejection letter.
00:13:48Oh, I'm sorry.
00:13:49It's their loss.
00:13:50Pretty sure it's mine.
00:13:52They're the second best gallery in the city.
00:13:54Yeah, but we're not going to settle for second.
00:13:56You're going to get the best.
00:13:58Whoa.
00:14:00All right.
00:14:05Best, huh?
00:14:06Good morning, Freddy.
00:14:14Good morning, Joy.
00:14:16Just some bills.
00:14:17I'm sorry.
00:14:19I'm glad I caught you before the holidays.
00:14:22Oh.
00:14:25Oh, wow.
00:14:27A cup of coffee for me?
00:14:28Yes, for you.
00:14:29Oh, wow.
00:14:30And for you, dear sir.
00:14:37Oh, joy.
00:14:42You're welcome.
00:14:44Big plans for Christmas?
00:14:45Uh, no.
00:14:47The usual.
00:14:48You having dinner with your son?
00:14:51I'm by myself this year.
00:14:53He took a job in California.
00:14:559-4-1-2-3.
00:14:57Ah.
00:14:57Thanks for this.
00:15:01You deserve it.
00:15:02Okay.
00:15:08See ya.
00:15:09See ya.
00:15:09Bye.
00:15:11Bye-bye.
00:15:36Bye.
00:15:37Bye-bye.
00:15:37Bye.
00:15:37Bye-bye.
00:15:39Above all, cooking should be fun.
00:16:02Gingerbread open house made by my daughter, Tori.
00:16:05I think real estate's in her future.
00:16:09You see this castle? Designed by her brother, Tommy.
00:16:13You see the moat? It's going through a privacy face.
00:16:16And don't forget, when you sit down to Christmas dinner, try everything.
00:16:22You don't want to look back and think, oh, I could have eaten that.
00:16:26We'll be back with more Joy Edwards after these messages.
00:16:35This has been the longest week ever.
00:16:39Tell me it's Friday. Tell me it's not still Thursday.
00:16:44Merriman's here.
00:16:45What?
00:16:46Joy!
00:16:47Mr. Merriman! Oh, how wonderful to see you. It's been too long.
00:16:53Not that long. Volume 11, Goose Lane Easter.
00:16:56Well, many meals ago.
00:16:59You know I've always thought of you as the daughter I never had.
00:17:02Thank you. That means so much to me.
00:17:06And I don't need to tell you, sales have been a little disappointing.
00:17:09But I'm happy to report they've been up considerably since you've been on the air.
00:17:14Oh, that's great.
00:17:17Actually, I've been meaning to talk to you.
00:17:21I think it might be time to end the book series.
00:17:25Well, I had a feeling this was coming.
00:17:28And in anticipation of the inevitable,
00:17:31Merriman Publishing has made special plans to promote this book.
00:17:34If this is going to be your last, we're going out with a bang.
00:17:40Just thank you for always supporting me.
00:17:44I know.
00:17:45I imagine it's time for you to start a new chapter
00:17:48and spend more time with your family, no doubt.
00:17:56I'll save you a piece of gingerbread.
00:18:00Go. Break a leg.
00:18:01Okay, thank you.
00:18:04All right, ten seconds, people.
00:18:07So don't break mine.
00:18:10It's been great having you here this week, Joy.
00:18:13Has it been a week already?
00:18:16Yes, I'm afraid so.
00:18:18But before we go, I have a surprise for our audience.
00:18:23We're all going to Goose Lane for Christmas.
00:18:29What?
00:18:30Yes, that's right.
00:18:31Joy will be broadcasting live from her country home on Christmas Eve.
00:18:36Our cameras will join Max, the kids, and of course Joy's parents,
00:18:41the entire Edwards family,
00:18:42for their traditional Christmas Eve dinner with all the trimmings.
00:18:48Joy.
00:18:49Any last words before we sign off?
00:18:52My goose is cooked.
00:18:53Josh, Josh, what have you done?
00:19:03It was Merriman's idea.
00:19:04He was very insistent.
00:19:05Oh, there's a little star.
00:19:07That was so good.
00:19:08You are natural.
00:19:09I will see you soon, okay?
00:19:10Okay.
00:19:12This is a nightmare.
00:19:14Or an opportunity.
00:19:17Remember when you came to me with that cute little family cookbook?
00:19:21Completely unmarketable.
00:19:22Why?
00:19:23Because you didn't have a family.
00:19:24I made you into a brand.
00:19:25You turned me into a liar.
00:19:27You did go along with it.
00:19:28But I didn't think it would get this far.
00:19:31Was Colonel Sanders really a colonel?
00:19:32No.
00:19:33He was a businessman.
00:19:34Was Mrs. Fields married to Mr. Fields?
00:19:36News flashed their divorce, but that would sell way less cookies.
00:19:39Dr. Seuss, number one children's author of all time.
00:19:42Wasn't even a doctor.
00:19:43And he didn't have any kids.
00:19:44Which is why we don't go to their house for fried chicken and bedtime stories.
00:19:49Oh, God.
00:19:52Please fix this.
00:19:54I can't.
00:19:55Christmas Eve is in three days.
00:19:57That's 72 hours.
00:20:00You'll think of something.
00:20:02You are Joy Edwards.
00:20:03Oh, no.
00:20:26It's open.
00:20:29Hey.
00:20:32Hey.
00:20:33I found nutcrackers.
00:20:39Ice cream.
00:20:42Please.
00:20:46I was just thinking about when I first saw this place.
00:20:50Half a roof.
00:20:52Broken windows.
00:20:53Peeling paint.
00:20:55A family of geese on an overgrown lawn.
00:20:58And I knew this was it.
00:21:01This was going to be the place I called home.
00:21:04A real home.
00:21:08Now I guess I have to move to another planet.
00:21:11Whatever happens, you'll be through it.
00:21:15Maybe I should just call Mr. Merryman and get this over with.
00:21:18But you know he thinks of me as a daughter.
00:21:22Children disappoint their parents all the time.
00:21:24Oh, he's going to be crushed.
00:21:27And the publishing house.
00:21:30I mean...
00:21:31Christmas is all about book sales.
00:21:35Let's not forget about the birth of Jesus.
00:21:37I'm a horrible person.
00:21:42You're not.
00:21:42I invented...
00:21:44A husband and kids...
00:21:47And a chicken coop to sell Christmas books.
00:21:49Like, I don't even have a Christmas tree.
00:21:54Too bad you made me your driver.
00:21:56Could have made me your husband.
00:21:58What did you just say?
00:22:04Too bad you made me your driver.
00:22:06No, after that.
00:22:08You could have made me your husband.
00:22:11That could work.
00:22:13What?
00:22:14But nobody saw your face.
00:22:15You had a hat on and sunglasses.
00:22:19That's it.
00:22:21Man, I just have to get through one dinner.
00:22:23Like a couple hours.
00:22:24There's turkey, pie, and they're out the door.
00:22:26Then I can bow out gracefully.
00:22:27Mr. Merriman won't be mad at me.
00:22:29And then...
00:22:32It would just be like assembling a gingerbread house
00:22:35with little people inside.
00:22:38Joy, now you're starting to worry me.
00:22:40I'm going to put together a perfect family.
00:22:42Mom, dad, kids, adoring husband.
00:22:45I mean, who wouldn't want to spend Christmas Eve
00:22:47pretending to be a fake family on TV?
00:22:50Uh, people with real lives.
00:22:51Opening presents with Tommy and Tori.
00:22:53Mom and dad sipping eggnog by a roaring fireplace.
00:22:57Your fireplace doesn't work.
00:22:58I can borrow chickens, kids.
00:23:00Kids.
00:23:01Kids.
00:23:01How do I get kids?
00:23:04Oh, I'll hire actors.
00:23:06Wait, but what if I hire a mother
00:23:08who goes on to star in a movie as someone else's mother?
00:23:11Yeah, it's because that's highly likely.
00:23:12No, it's just it's got to be somebody I can trust
00:23:15or have something over.
00:23:17What do you have on me?
00:23:21Just tell me you'll do it.
00:23:24Be my husband.
00:23:25Is this a proposal?
00:23:27Because if it is, it needs work.
00:23:28Come on, you already have the name.
00:23:31Yeah, what about all the other Maxes?
00:23:33Nobody knows me like you do.
00:23:35You're the only person in the world who really gets me.
00:23:38Do we need a prenup?
00:23:39I don't if you don't.
00:23:40Put a kiss on camera.
00:23:42I suppose.
00:23:43Can we practice now?
00:23:44Let's just wing it.
00:23:45Okay, I'm in.
00:23:49Really?
00:23:50Yes, I will marry you and stay married to you
00:23:53till dessert to us, Mark.
00:23:56Mr. Joy Edwards,
00:23:58you just made me the happiest woman on earth.
00:24:01You're welcome.
00:24:02Come on.
00:24:15Good morning, Marta.
00:24:42You made coffee.
00:24:43It was my day.
00:24:47Too strong.
00:24:49Again.
00:24:50Do you have a minute?
00:24:54We have a situation.
00:24:57You have a situation.
00:24:58I saw it.
00:24:59All of this phony baloney stuff.
00:25:02I knew it would catch up with you.
00:25:04I appreciate your concern, but I think we can get through this.
00:25:07Again, no we.
00:25:08What are you doing on Christmas Eve?
00:25:14My brother and his wife are having a party.
00:25:16You don't like your brother.
00:25:18Because he's a mooch.
00:25:19And his wife is a social climber.
00:25:21But they have an indoor pool.
00:25:23I have a better offer.
00:25:25I'm listening.
00:25:26It might not seem better at first.
00:25:28It's more of a favor.
00:25:29I want you to be my mother.
00:25:34What?
00:25:34For the show.
00:25:36One night.
00:25:37Not even a night.
00:25:38A dinner.
00:25:39Who's going to believe I'm old enough to be your mother?
00:25:43You had me when you were very young.
00:25:47And if I do this, what's in it for me?
00:25:51A raise.
00:25:51A raise won't be necessary.
00:25:57Because I'd like to retire.
00:26:00Oh.
00:26:02Yeah, of course.
00:26:03Um, yeah, if that's what you want.
00:26:05With a generous holiday bonus and a retirement package for my years of devoted service.
00:26:10I wouldn't have it any other way.
00:26:15Let's put it in writing.
00:26:18After all these years, you don't trust me?
00:26:20I don't trust anyone.
00:26:22But we're practically family.
00:26:25In that case, you can do the dishes.
00:26:37Henry!
00:26:39It's Hawk.
00:26:41Is that the name on your driver's license?
00:26:42Is that the name on your driver's license?
00:26:44I didn't know they were giving those out to 15-year-olds.
00:26:47Your dad must be so proud.
00:26:49And so generous of him to be letting you drive his car while he's out of town.
00:26:55Oh, Aspen, isn't it?
00:26:59Look, I'm sorry for knocking over your Christmas display.
00:27:01And I'll stop skateboarding in your yard.
00:27:04If you cut me some slack, I will shovel your driveway for the rest of the winter.
00:27:09Hmm.
00:27:10Did your nanny put you up to this?
00:27:12Yeah.
00:27:14Mm-hmm.
00:27:16That won't be necessary.
00:27:20That is so chill.
00:27:21I swear, you'll never see me again.
00:27:23Oh, no, no, no.
00:27:24Not so fast.
00:27:25In an hour, bring your sister.
00:27:27All right, let's just cut to the chase.
00:27:31I am hosting a live TV special here on Christmas Eve, and I need you to pose as my family.
00:27:37I'm going to be on TV?
00:27:39Well, it's the home cooking channel.
00:27:41Recurring or guest shop?
00:27:42Just one night.
00:27:43But it can turn into more, like a spinoff?
00:27:45Why aren't you using your real family?
00:27:47You're on a need-to-know basis, kid.
00:27:49It's okay.
00:27:51The truth is, I don't have one.
00:27:53You're pulling a con job?
00:27:55Cool.
00:27:57What?
00:27:58We're all thinking in.
00:27:59I was raised in foster homes.
00:28:02A lot of them.
00:28:03I've basically been on my own ever since.
00:28:06I'm so sorry, Joy.
00:28:08Oh, no, it was a long time ago.
00:28:10I thought I'd have a family.
00:28:12I wanted a family.
00:28:13And then there was a book, and then there was another book, and another book, and...
00:28:17And now you're caught?
00:28:18Just like you, driving without a license.
00:28:21You took Dad's car again?
00:28:23I'm telling.
00:28:23Go ahead.
00:28:24You were Mom's makeup.
00:28:25Hey, there is no fighting at the Edwards house.
00:28:28Dude, you really haven't been around a real family.
00:28:31It's not dude.
00:28:33It's Mom.
00:28:34Question?
00:28:35Who's our dad?
00:28:37Me and the old ball and chain here.
00:28:39I mean your lovely mother.
00:28:42Gotta run down some deets, so listen up.
00:28:44Sabrina, you will be our adorable daughter, Tori.
00:28:49I could work with that.
00:28:50And you will be our thoughtful son, Tommy.
00:28:53Tommy.
00:28:54Can't I get a cooler name?
00:28:55No.
00:28:56And you're 13, so you'd better shave.
00:28:5813?
00:29:00Mom, you taught me my first recipe.
00:29:04And Dad, you put up with Mom.
00:29:06Uh, what's our relationship like?
00:29:09Strained.
00:29:11Just like my first marriage.
00:29:13I'm not surprised.
00:29:15This is starting to sound like a real family.
00:29:17Yeah.
00:29:17Mm.
00:29:18I remember the first time we met.
00:29:21We're 19 years old.
00:29:23It's a lot of at first sight.
00:29:25Well, for her, anyway.
00:29:26Took me a little longer.
00:29:28We eloped to Maui.
00:29:31Got hitched right there on the beach.
00:29:33Sorry, Mom, Dad.
00:29:34You were there in spirit.
00:29:35I would have liked to have been invited.
00:29:37But you saved us from shutting out for the wedding.
00:29:41Hmm.
00:29:42My wife and I may bicker from time to time, but that's only because we love each other so much.
00:29:48Oh, and, uh, we're the kind of couple that can't keep our hands off each other.
00:29:55Gross.
00:29:55Uh, okay, and you are going to learn the highlighted sections with your names because we got three days to make this right.
00:30:10Oh, and, uh, we're going to learn the highlights.
00:30:40You have a visitor.
00:30:52Who is it?
00:30:55Josh!
00:30:56Okay, well, it took some convincing, and if I'm being completely honest, some money and a free air fryer, but...
00:31:01My family is yours for the holiday.
00:31:04What?
00:31:05Now, my brother is single and a bit socially awkward, but he agreed to be her husband as long as he had to talk.
00:31:09Josh.
00:31:09Don't need to thank me.
00:31:11A few caveats.
00:31:12My mom could be a bit critical and dad suffers from dysphagia.
00:31:16Josh, I've got this.
00:31:18You do?
00:31:18She does.
00:31:19I do.
00:31:21Okay.
00:31:22Because my family's frigging nuts.
00:31:24Oh, no.
00:31:29That means I get them for Christmas Eve.
00:31:31Happy holidays, Josh.
00:31:33Please take them.
00:31:35I'll give you an air fryer.
00:31:39I've decided against renting chickens, but I definitely am going to need brown eggs from Rhode Island Reds.
00:31:46What about red eggs from Rhode Island Browns?
00:31:48I need to clean out the coop.
00:31:50I need to get a dining room table.
00:31:52I need to get kids' bedroom sets.
00:31:54I need to get dollhouses and footballs.
00:31:58Oh, my God.
00:31:59How am I going to fill an entire house in a few days?
00:32:02You don't need to fill the entire house.
00:32:04You have the living room.
00:32:05Clothes all fill the whole house like a crime scene.
00:32:07No.
00:32:07Hmm, this is why I fake married you.
00:32:11Love ain't a grand.
00:32:13Soil, pot, winter vegetables, flowers, stocking stuffers.
00:32:17Stocking stuffers.
00:32:18Yeah, unfortunately, we have to make them unless we buy pre-made gifts that look like they were handmade.
00:32:27What am I getting?
00:32:29Needlepoint.
00:32:29I found these old pictures of this.
00:32:39How'd we look?
00:32:40Yeah.
00:32:41Do you remember we went to that Christmas party and you were wearing a velvet suit?
00:32:45Yeah.
00:32:47Yeah.
00:32:48Yeah, you had the big hair and that black dress.
00:32:51We spent the whole night in that old arcade playing Miss Pac-Man.
00:32:56Whatever happened to Miss Pac-Man?
00:32:58Oh, well, I mean, she got married.
00:33:01To Mr. Pac-Man.
00:33:02One can only hope.
00:33:04To Mr. and Mrs. Pac-Man.
00:33:06Oh, I forgot.
00:33:13I have something for you.
00:33:16You shouldn't have.
00:33:18I didn't.
00:33:18It's an old earring hook.
00:33:21It may turn your finger green, so don't get it wet.
00:33:24I didn't.
00:33:33You think it's big enough?
00:33:39It's tradition.
00:33:40The Edwards family always gets a ten-foot tree.
00:33:44A live ten-foot tree that they plant in the yard after New Year's.
00:33:50Oh, I forgot reaps.
00:33:53Go ahead.
00:33:53I got this.
00:33:54Max?
00:34:01Hey there.
00:34:03Uh, you?
00:34:05I've been messaging.
00:34:06Yeah, you have.
00:34:07Um, so I'm sorry.
00:34:10I've just been really busy, so...
00:34:11I thought we had a connection.
00:34:13Yeah.
00:34:14Look, you were really sweet.
00:34:16Oh, my God.
00:34:17Is that a wedding ring?
00:34:19No.
00:34:20Well, I mean, yes, but it's really just a wedding ring.
00:34:22What, you would just take it off before you came to the bakery?
00:34:25Uh, no.
00:34:27It's complicated.
00:34:28You're unbelievable.
00:34:29You're unbelievable.
00:34:35Mmm, should I ask?
00:34:37Rather you didn't.
00:34:37Do these look homemade to you?
00:34:40And I was thinking we bring in the table from outside for dinner.
00:34:47You mean that rotted ping-pong table?
00:34:50Oh, which will be covered with a festive tablecloth from the Joy Edwards Holiday Collection.
00:34:56Mm-hmm.
00:34:57Chairs.
00:34:59Drape the lawn furniture and give the room a neoclassical, boho, Christmas feel.
00:35:10You're really good at this.
00:35:14Let's get some takeout.
00:35:16No, I'm cooking.
00:35:17Oh, yeah.
00:35:25Can I ask you something?
00:35:27Anything.
00:35:28Back in the city, you go out a lot.
00:35:32I've had my share of first dates.
00:35:35And second dates?
00:35:36Still looking for that second date, girl.
00:35:39But how can you tell in just one date?
00:35:41I can tell in the first ten seconds if it's right or not.
00:35:43Ten seconds?
00:35:44Yeah.
00:35:45Look, I don't want to waste anyone's time anymore.
00:35:49When you know, you know.
00:35:52Don't look at me.
00:35:54I'm married and raising kids.
00:35:57Excuses, excuses.
00:36:04Are they excuses?
00:36:10What do you mean?
00:36:10Maybe there's a possibility that you went along with this fake family thing to avoid having a real one.
00:36:19No.
00:36:20It was to sell books.
00:36:22What did you think would happen?
00:36:24I didn't think anything would happen.
00:36:25I didn't think I'd sell any.
00:36:27I mean, before the books, though.
00:36:29You were always too busy working.
00:36:32Famous joy.
00:36:34Friend zone garden.
00:36:38I'm sorry.
00:36:39I don't know what I'm talking about.
00:36:42No, you're right.
00:36:44In my experience, every time I let myself get close to somebody, they just get taken away.
00:36:49Let me get this straight.
00:36:53You only have relationships.
00:36:54With people you don't feel anything for.
00:36:58They can't hurt me.
00:37:05Not everybody can be as lucky as Mr. and Ms. Pac-Man.
00:37:10Joy.
00:37:19Joy.
00:37:22I, uh...
00:37:23I just, um...
00:37:27What I wanted to say was...
00:37:34I wanted to tell you that, uh...
00:37:40I wanted to tell him you're having dinner with your husband.
00:37:57Tell me you're calling to say that the show's been cancelled.
00:38:03Nope.
00:38:04I'm calling to tell you that Merriman's coming to Goose Lane tomorrow night.
00:38:07What?
00:38:08Why?
00:38:09He wants to make sure everything's on track with you and the family.
00:38:12It is, isn't it?
00:38:13Uh, I call it more of a winding road.
00:38:17Get it on track.
00:38:19You can do this.
00:38:21Joy Edwards.
00:38:22Oh, God.
00:38:23I'm really starting to hate Joy Edwards.
00:38:29Okay.
00:38:30What were you saying?
00:38:33Doesn't matter.
00:38:36Okay, well.
00:38:38I'll go rinse these.
00:38:40What about dessert?
00:38:41There'll be dessert tomorrow.
00:38:43I'm really starting to hate Joy Edwards, too.
00:38:53Oh, you brought coffee on my day?
00:38:56I made it for myself.
00:38:58It was extra.
00:39:01Since when do you sew?
00:39:04Marta, you know I do.
00:39:06It's been so long, it must have slipped my mind.
00:39:08Good morning.
00:39:09Good morning.
00:39:10Let me take that.
00:39:11I brought some extra Christmas decorations for you.
00:39:13You sure your parents won't mind?
00:39:15They're not back until New Year's.
00:39:17Anybody home?
00:39:18Up here.
00:39:20Hey, why is this place called Goose Lane?
00:39:23I've never seen a goose around here.
00:39:24Well, when I first bought the place, there was a whole family.
00:39:29Then when I started the renovations, they flew away.
00:39:31And I thought when the house was ready, they'd come back, but they never did.
00:39:37Grandpa's here.
00:39:38Hi.
00:39:38Hi, Grandpa.
00:39:40You guys, thank you so much for doing this.
00:39:44I know that decorating for Christmas goes way beyond the scope of family.
00:39:47Actually, it is what families do.
00:39:52Not ours.
00:39:53We used to.
00:39:55Now they hire people.
00:40:00Well, the Edwards do it differently.
00:40:04Let's do this.
00:40:05What am I doing?
00:40:07You are doing great.
00:40:10You are a natural, dear.
00:40:12Oh, thank you.
00:40:17I'm going to go get the Edwards.
00:40:23All right.
00:40:26Boom.
00:40:32Might as well try it.
00:40:40Yes!
00:40:40This is what it feels like, Mom.
00:40:52Okay.
00:40:55Perfect.
00:40:57Here.
00:40:58All right.
00:41:01Does this look homemade to you?
00:41:03I guess.
00:41:07What's this?
00:41:08Uh, a cell phone holder, I think.
00:41:12Or a golf tee holder.
00:41:15In your books, you make all the stocking stuffers.
00:41:18Yeah.
00:41:19That was before.
00:41:20Before you became really important?
00:41:23Uh, well, here's the thing, Sabrina.
00:41:26Tori, I'm in character.
00:41:27Right.
00:41:29Sometimes when you're creating yourself,
00:41:32you might lose a little of yourself, too.
00:41:35Well, I'm going to be just like you.
00:41:38Pretty sure you can find a better role model.
00:41:40Oh, do you want to see the pictures?
00:41:42Yes.
00:41:48Oh, come on.
00:41:52You might want to put this one up front.
00:41:54It's my headshot.
00:41:55Oh, you look so grown up.
00:42:03You don't want to grow up too fast, though.
00:42:07Hey.
00:42:08Have you ever made pine cone napkin holders?
00:42:12You're in for a treat.
00:42:17All right.
00:42:18So what does she have on you?
00:42:22What do you mean?
00:42:24She's got dirt on you, right?
00:42:27No dirt.
00:42:28Then why are you doing this?
00:42:31Sometimes you do things for people.
00:42:35Ah.
00:42:36I get it.
00:42:38There's nothing to get.
00:42:40Sure there isn't, dude.
00:42:41We're friends.
00:42:43Gotcha.
00:42:44Friends.
00:42:45Yeah, what do you know?
00:42:46You're 15.
00:42:4715.
00:42:48Yeah, well, you stay in your lane.
00:42:51If my math is correct, I've delivered Joy's mail over 1,800 times.
00:42:58And I've cleaned this house for six years.
00:43:01Minus weekends and days off, plus Wednesdays and Fridays when it's Joy's turn.
00:43:05You get Wednesdays, Fridays, and weekends off.
00:43:07I'm in the wrong business.
00:43:09Feel free to take my place.
00:43:11I'm retiring.
00:43:12Really?
00:43:12Mm-hmm.
00:43:13Right after Christmas dinner.
00:43:14And I am not doing the dishes either.
00:43:17Although I rarely do this, Joy's job.
00:43:19I've thought of retiring.
00:43:20I just don't know what I'd do with myself.
00:43:22Well, I'm moving someplace warm.
00:43:25Oh, if I might make a suggestion.
00:43:29Uh, 33195.
00:43:3185701.
00:43:33And, uh, 92234.
00:43:37What are those?
00:43:39Zip codes.
00:43:40Miami, Tucson, Palm Springs.
00:43:44All right.
00:43:45Whoever collects the most pine cones in 30 seconds wins.
00:43:48One, two, three, go!
00:43:49You know, when I first started, she did everything herself.
00:43:57The gardening, the chickens, the decorating.
00:44:01And she cooked like a dream.
00:44:04Why'd she stop?
00:44:05No one to cook for.
00:44:07You can't exactly have people over under the circumstances.
00:44:10Yeah, well, things in our life, if we have, are nothing, if we have no one to share them with.
00:44:20Do you have someone?
00:44:26I used to.
00:44:27I did, too.
00:44:47Hey, I just realized we're actually getting along.
00:44:51Yeah.
00:44:52Do you think we're gonna be friends one day?
00:44:54Maybe in, like, 20 years.
00:44:57Maybe I won't tell Dad you drove his car.
00:45:00Thanks.
00:45:01But he can still check the odometer.
00:45:04I only went around the block.
00:45:05No, you didn't.
00:45:06You went by Glenna Green's house three times.
00:45:08Did not.
00:45:09Yes, you did.
00:45:10Her little brother saw you.
00:45:11Well, he's wrong.
00:45:15Do you think Max and Joy are just friends?
00:45:18Are you kidding?
00:45:18The dude's, like, totally in love with her.
00:45:20You see the way he looks at her when he thinks she's not looking?
00:45:22That's how you know.
00:45:24Interesting.
00:45:24I thought I saw her look at him like that, but then she just pretended she was knitting.
00:45:29Old people are weird.
00:45:31If I liked a girl, I'd just tell her.
00:45:32That's not true.
00:45:33You like Glenna Green and you barely talk to her.
00:45:36I don't like her.
00:45:39Yes, you do.
00:45:40You wrote her name in your notebook with a heart.
00:45:42So now you're snooping in my room.
00:45:44Now?
00:45:45I've been doing it since I was three.
00:45:47Got another one.
00:46:15I think we need more.
00:46:17We don't want to look like cheapskates.
00:46:19On the other hand, we don't want to look like the kind of parents that spoil our kids.
00:46:22No.
00:46:23We would never spoil our kids.
00:46:25It's true.
00:46:26So what?
00:46:26Five more boxes?
00:46:27Mmm, ten more.
00:46:30Big ones!
00:46:32Super close.
00:46:33Like, huddle together.
00:46:34Get super, super close.
00:46:35Here we go.
00:46:43Okay, I've got it.
00:46:43Sit down.
00:46:44Sit down.
00:46:44I can't see you.
00:46:45I can't see you.
00:46:46Grandpa, get closer to Grandma.
00:46:48Now listen, you guys.
00:46:49I know what I'm doing here, okay?
00:46:50I want the kids in the floor.
00:46:51I don't think so.
00:46:52Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on.
00:46:54Okay.
00:46:54I see you.
00:46:56Okay.
00:46:57All right, all right.
00:46:57So we get up front.
00:46:58All right, guys.
00:46:59Guys, five seconds.
00:47:00Okay.
00:47:00Okay.
00:47:01Okay.
00:47:01All right.
00:47:02Okay.
00:47:02Okay.
00:47:02Five.
00:47:03Four.
00:47:04Three.
00:47:05Two.
00:47:06One.
00:47:07Merry Christmas!
00:47:12That was so lovely.
00:47:15Right?
00:47:16Yes.
00:47:21Hey, Hawk.
00:47:23What's on your shirt?
00:47:25Oh.
00:47:27Dude.
00:47:28Dude, it's on!
00:47:30Hey!
00:47:31Hey!
00:47:31Uh-oh.
00:47:33You let your good pies roll away.
00:47:38When you look inside and see the snowman who turns up is on the way.
00:47:45Making friend and say that it is almost nearly Christmas.
00:47:51When we're too good to die.
00:47:54Together it's Christmas time
00:47:57There's nothing better
00:48:00Everything feels so right
00:48:04Or we're together
00:48:06Together it's Christmas time
00:48:10This magic night
00:48:13We'll leave our minds together
00:48:17It's Christmas time
00:48:19We'll bring the Christmas to your end
00:48:23Make sure it's not in choice of life
00:48:30And when the church bells ring the stars
00:48:36Just go on and enjoy the ride
00:48:43Oh my God, Mr. Merriman is here.
00:48:46Mr. Merriman?
00:48:48Hi!
00:48:50Hi, Mr. Merriman.
00:48:52So this is Goose Lane, huh?
00:48:53I'm surprised I've never been here.
00:48:56I wasn't expecting you this early.
00:48:59No, I should have called.
00:49:01The good news is you're featured in the Times food section tomorrow.
00:49:06Wow.
00:49:07Mm-hmm.
00:49:08So this must be Mr. Edwards?
00:49:11Ah, call me Max.
00:49:12Nobody calls me Mr. Edwards.
00:49:14Literally.
00:49:15Oh, that was good.
00:49:20Uh, will you excuse me for a minute?
00:49:23I'm gonna...
00:49:24Yeah.
00:49:25Hey!
00:49:26Shh!
00:49:27Look, I apologize.
00:49:29Uh, they're not usually like this.
00:49:31They remind me of my own family.
00:49:33Hey, my kids are grown now, but I wouldn't miss those times for anything.
00:49:39Hmm.
00:49:40Now, I know that I sprung this show on you, but I think you're gonna do just fine.
00:49:48Well, I've seen all I need to.
00:49:50Are you sure you don't want to come in?
00:49:53No, my driver's out front.
00:49:54I only have today to find my wife the perfect gift.
00:49:57If I might offer some advice.
00:50:00There is a crack in everything, Joy.
00:50:03That's how the light gets in.
00:50:07Merry Christmas.
00:50:09Merry Christmas.
00:50:09Merry Christmas.
00:50:34Hey, were you up all night?
00:50:36I saw the lights on.
00:50:37I brought you some...
00:50:38What's this?
00:50:45Your gallery.
00:50:47You mean, uh, Mr. Joy Edwards gallery?
00:50:51By appointment only, soon to be seen by a TV audience.
00:50:55A cooking show audience.
00:50:56A hungry audience.
00:51:01I should be thanking you.
00:51:02Okay.
00:51:08You two are gonna have excellent on-screen chemistry.
00:51:19Uh, Max, you should pick up the desserts, because the bakery closes early on the holiday.
00:51:25Bakery by the tree lot.
00:51:27Oh.
00:51:29Don't worry.
00:51:30I got it.
00:51:31Can I drive?
00:51:32I have my permit.
00:51:33Show it to me.
00:51:41You ever drive before?
00:51:42Whatever.
00:51:43His parents are out of town.
00:51:45I'm good.
00:51:46They just never let me.
00:51:49Let's go, kid.
00:51:50Create some recipes and start some traditions.
00:51:57You'll find your meals and your life improving.
00:51:59Who said that?
00:52:00You did.
00:52:01Volume one.
00:52:03Wow.
00:52:04You memorized that?
00:52:07You know, you're like the only person who isn't being paid to be with me.
00:52:11Oh, that can't be true.
00:52:12My parents are always with clients.
00:52:14They FaceTime me every morning to tell me they love me, but they're never around.
00:52:18Well, of course they love you.
00:52:20How could they not?
00:52:21You're an amazing young lady.
00:52:24Really?
00:52:24Yeah.
00:52:25If I had a daughter, I'd want her to be just like you.
00:52:35Oh.
00:52:49Let's get in and out, because I want to drive.
00:52:51Uh, well, let's get the food home first, and then I'll find a parking lot, and you can drive around.
00:52:56That's not driving.
00:52:58Well, it's all the time I have.
00:53:00It's like my dad.
00:53:01Hey.
00:53:02Hey.
00:53:02Come on.
00:53:12You can drive home.
00:53:14Deal?
00:53:15Deal.
00:53:18All right, kid.
00:53:21What are you doing?
00:53:29Sorry.
00:53:30Ah.
00:53:34It's already ordered.
00:53:36Two pies, cake, and a yule walk.
00:53:39Yeah, I know that.
00:53:40You've got it.
00:53:41Let's go get it.
00:53:41No.
00:53:44No.
00:53:45Why not?
00:53:49There's...
00:53:49There's someone in there I don't want to see.
00:53:52Okay.
00:53:52Who?
00:53:53Oh, it's your girlfriend, isn't it?
00:53:57No.
00:53:58Yeah.
00:53:58Well, who could it be?
00:53:59It's a girl.
00:54:00It's a girl.
00:54:01It's a girl.
00:54:02She...
00:54:03Remember when it said stay in your own lane?
00:54:06This is the time to stay in your own lane, or you lose driving privileges, okay?
00:54:11So you can go get that food.
00:54:13I'll stick you in the parking lot.
00:54:15All right?
00:54:15Go.
00:54:15Just...
00:54:16Go get the food!
00:54:17What are you chatting, kid?
00:54:34Come on.
00:54:36Shut her up.
00:54:40Got it.
00:54:44They're...
00:54:45Forgot your yule log.
00:54:46Hey!
00:54:48You.
00:54:49Oh, sorry.
00:54:51That's also mine.
00:54:52Oh, it's all yours.
00:54:52It's perfect.
00:54:53Yeah, it's all.
00:54:55Dad, let's go!
00:54:57You have a kid, too?
00:54:59It's the neighbor's kid.
00:55:00Are you kidding me?
00:55:02Dad, come on!
00:55:03Run.
00:55:04Go.
00:55:05You disgust me!
00:55:07I can't believe you!
00:55:08You're a horrible man!
00:55:10I hope you have a lousy Christmas!
00:55:12I am.
00:55:13You know what?
00:55:14Does your wife know about this, kid?
00:55:15Hey.
00:55:16Fine, over.
00:55:17You said I could drive.
00:55:18Everybody's watching.
00:55:19The whole town goes down.
00:55:20You're right.
00:55:21You're right.
00:55:21Okay?
00:55:22I hope that yule log falls in the fire or something!
00:55:28Okay.
00:55:30Okay.
00:55:33All right.
00:55:33Ooh, we are doing this.
00:55:37Yes, we are.
00:55:38Great stuff.
00:55:39Great.
00:55:40Where's Max?
00:55:41He's getting dressed.
00:55:42Ah, yeah.
00:55:43You guys should go get ready, too, actually.
00:55:44They're going to be here soon.
00:55:45You got it.
00:55:47You got a hard bed.
00:55:48Hey.
00:55:49Don't be talking with your mouth full.
00:55:51Now, scoot.
00:55:51Scoot.
00:55:52In the kitchen.
00:56:02Hi, Mom.
00:56:05Oh, you look beautiful.
00:56:13Looking good, Mamacita.
00:56:17And I'm still not sure about that lipstick, Joy.
00:56:20Martha, leave the girl alone.
00:56:22Yes, dear.
00:56:31Wow.
00:56:31Wow.
00:56:41You look better than the family in my books.
00:56:45Yeah, those posers don't hold a candle to us.
00:56:49You don't think I look washed out without makeup?
00:56:51Oh, you look beautiful.
00:56:54I shaved.
00:56:56You know, just slouch a little.
00:57:00Nah, we'll just tell them you had a growth spurt.
00:57:04Merry Christmas.
00:57:06Merry Christmas.
00:57:12Okay, the cameras are going to be here soon,
00:57:15so everybody just be yourselves.
00:57:17But don't.
00:57:21Merry Christmas.
00:57:22Merry Christmas.
00:57:23Merry Christmas.
00:57:24Merry Christmas.
00:57:25Merry Christmas.
00:57:26Merry Christmas.
00:57:27Merry Christmas.
00:57:28Merry Christmas.
00:57:29Merry Christmas.
00:57:30Merry Christmas.
00:57:31Merry Christmas.
00:57:32Merry Christmas.
00:57:33Merry Christmas.
00:57:34Merry Christmas.
00:57:35Merry Christmas.
00:57:36Merry Christmas.
00:57:37Merry Christmas.
00:57:38Merry Christmas.
00:57:39Merry Christmas.
00:57:40Merry Christmas.
00:57:41Merry Christmas.
00:57:42Merry Christmas.
00:57:43Merry Christmas.
00:57:44Merry Christmas.
00:57:45Merry Christmas.
00:57:46Merry Christmas.
00:57:47Merry Christmas.
00:57:48Merry Christmas.
00:57:49Oh, God.
00:57:51Joy.
00:57:53We can do this.
00:57:54We can.
00:57:56Nothing's gonna go wrong.
00:57:57Nothing.
00:57:59Let's go.
00:58:03Hi!
00:58:05Where can I touch up my glam?
00:58:07Almost done with your mic.
00:58:11You ready, Steve?
00:58:13Yeah.
00:58:14All right, Joy, it's showtime.
00:58:15Let's go, Steve.
00:58:19I hope you're ready, world,
00:58:37because we're getting a behind-the-scenes look
00:58:39into the magical Christmas world of Joy Edwards.
00:58:43Come here.
00:58:44Welcome, welcome to Goose Lane.
00:58:58Merry Christmas.
00:58:59Merry Christmas.
00:59:00Yeah.
00:59:02Oh, Joy.
00:59:05It's just as you described it.
00:59:07Oh, well, I wouldn't make it up.
00:59:12What a treat.
00:59:14Come on in.
00:59:15All right.
00:59:16We like to grow our own winter vegetables,
00:59:19some of which we'll be eating tonight.
00:59:23So fresh.
00:59:27Finally, the beloved Goose Lane chicken coop.
00:59:30Oh, you better stay back.
00:59:33The Reds get a feisty around the holidays.
00:59:36All right.
00:59:45Ooh, angry chickens.
00:59:50Wow.
00:59:50All right.
01:00:04Wow.
01:00:05Yes.
01:00:06So these eggs will be found in the stuffing
01:00:09and my holiday scramble on Christmas morning.
01:00:13It doesn't get any fresher than this.
01:00:16Mm-hmm.
01:00:16Oh, the secret to my turkey, brining.
01:00:25I do it for two days.
01:00:27Oh.
01:00:28Wow.
01:00:29Looks like we have company, huh?
01:00:31Yeah.
01:00:32Yeah.
01:00:35Um, Max is the guinea pig for all my recipes.
01:00:39Oh.
01:00:40And I'm still alive.
01:00:41As long as you don't mess up cutting the turkey.
01:00:44No.
01:00:44You two are just like newlyweds.
01:00:47It's like we were married yesterday.
01:00:50Um, why don't we go meet the rest of the family?
01:00:57And this is Tommy and Tori.
01:01:03A pleasure to be on the show, Liza.
01:01:05I'm a big fan.
01:01:06Thank you, Tori.
01:01:07Tommy, how old are you?
01:01:09Thirteen.
01:01:10Really?
01:01:11I grew four inches last week, month, year.
01:01:14And, of course, what would Christmas be without Mom and Dad?
01:01:19From what I've read, you two live close.
01:01:2306831.
01:01:25Dad's always been very fascinated with zip codes.
01:01:28And I still married him anyway.
01:01:31Well, nothing moves the male quicker, especially around Christmas time.
01:01:34That's enough, dear.
01:01:35Oh, wow.
01:01:40My husband painted everything here.
01:01:44Now, this one I love.
01:01:49Max Stranlin?
01:01:50Oh, that's his maiden name.
01:01:53I would love one of these in my home.
01:01:55Well, you can have one.
01:01:56Everything here is for sale.
01:01:58Well, except the one over the mantle.
01:02:00Max painted that one for me.
01:02:01I'll paint you another one.
01:02:02Look, anything you like, if you see it, I'll take it off the wall and put it right in your car.
01:02:08Right now.
01:02:10Joy, your earrings are gorgeous.
01:02:13Oh, thank you.
01:02:14You know, they get so heavy, I need a break.
01:02:17Oh, I get it.
01:02:18So, this is my favorite part.
01:02:21We open presents on Christmas morning.
01:02:24But, it's a long-standing tradition that we exchange handmade gifts on Christmas Eve.
01:02:31That is beautiful.
01:02:33Can I help?
01:02:34Yes, please.
01:02:38Wow.
01:02:39A hand-knit scarf?
01:02:47Oh, same here.
01:02:50Him, too?
01:02:53Just what he needs for those long neighborhood walks.
01:02:56Oh, well, maybe he'll come with me next time, dear.
01:03:00Nice beanie.
01:03:01All my favorite recipes.
01:03:08All right.
01:03:12Antique paintbrushes.
01:03:15Okay, I didn't make them, but I saw them and I thought of you.
01:03:18I love them.
01:03:22You haven't opened your stocking yet, Joy.
01:03:24Yeah, open it.
01:03:26Let's see what they got you.
01:03:28Okay.
01:03:28Okay.
01:03:31Oh, a chopstick holder.
01:03:35It's just what I wanted.
01:03:38Whoa, hey, hey, hey.
01:03:39Wait a second, son.
01:03:41Would you?
01:03:42Interesting gift.
01:03:44Sorry, Mom.
01:03:45We were just messing with you, since you're always honest about laundry.
01:03:49Yeah, you're naughty and nice, you know.
01:03:51Dad's kids for you.
01:03:53You guys are the best parents I've ever had.
01:04:00Expecting company?
01:04:01It's a little early for Santa.
01:04:12Oh, I got it.
01:04:13Oh, no, no, no, no.
01:04:14Let me.
01:04:15Why don't you take everyone to the table?
01:04:20Okay.
01:04:20Who's hungry?
01:04:21I know I am.
01:04:23Okay.
01:04:23Okay.
01:04:23I'll see you later.
01:04:27Oh, you know, it's probably a neighbor bringing some holiday cheer.
01:04:31Are you Max's wife?
01:05:02Ah, it is so sweet of you to stop by.
01:05:05As one woman to another, I should tell you,
01:05:07he's come to the bakery several times without his wedding ring.
01:05:10What's in a ring?
01:05:12Five golden rings.
01:05:14He also lied about your son, said he was a neighbor's kid.
01:05:25Didn't you hear what I'm saying?
01:05:28Um, your husband.
01:05:29And what better time for forgiveness than Christmas?
01:05:35We deserve each other.
01:05:37Oh, thank you.
01:05:42Thanks again for the poinsettia, Ginger.
01:05:54Is she joining us?
01:05:55No, she's vegan.
01:05:57Oh.
01:05:59She's done it again.
01:06:02Joy Edwards, this looks beautiful.
01:06:05Oh, thank you.
01:06:07And while it looks like a lot of work was put into this,
01:06:13it was.
01:06:13The truth is, it doesn't matter how or where we celebrate the holiday.
01:06:21I mean, we could be sitting on lawn furniture, eating take-out.
01:06:27The important thing is that we're all together.
01:06:30Merry Christmas from the Edwards family.
01:06:34Merry Christmas.
01:06:35Merry Christmas.
01:06:36Merry Christmas.
01:06:36Merry Christmas.
01:06:36Merry Christmas.
01:06:36Merry Christmas.
01:06:37Merry Christmas.
01:06:37Merry Christmas.
01:06:38Yes.
01:06:39There we go.
01:06:41There we go.
01:06:43There we go.
01:06:45I have no idea what you're missing out on.
01:06:47Oh, here.
01:06:47I'm going to go.
01:06:49Merry Christmas.
01:06:50Merry Christmas.
01:06:51Merry Christmas.
01:06:52Merry Christmas.
01:06:53Merry Christmas.
01:06:54Merry Christmas.
01:06:55Merry Christmas.
01:06:56Hey.
01:06:57Have I ever told you guys about the first Christmas I spent with your mom?
01:07:00I don't think so.
01:07:01I'm sure you have.
01:07:02I've never heard it.
01:07:03No, no.
01:07:04You've heard it.
01:07:05Not bad.
01:07:06Yeah.
01:07:07Look, inquiring minds want to know.
01:07:08We're inquiring.
01:07:09Don't you?
01:07:10Yeah.
01:07:11Don't you?
01:07:12Yeah.
01:07:13I do.
01:07:14Mm-hmm.
01:07:15Listen.
01:07:16It was winter night, just like this one.
01:07:19Snow's falling down.
01:07:24I'm walking down the sidewalk.
01:07:26Then I saw her.
01:07:28And she's coming my way.
01:07:31Hideous.
01:07:32Christmas sweater.
01:07:33Reindeer clips.
01:07:34Up in her hair.
01:07:36But I'll tell you.
01:07:38She was so beautiful.
01:07:41The first ten seconds I knew that she was going to be in my life.
01:07:48Forever.
01:07:49But you never told me that.
01:07:52Yeah, you know us artists.
01:07:55You're an eye for detail.
01:07:57Besides.
01:07:59You're pretty hard to forget.
01:08:03How touching.
01:08:04Can you pass to Yams?
01:08:06So, we have a pumpkin pie, a Dutch apple, a Christmas cake, and my signature Yule Lock.
01:08:24Oh.
01:08:25Oh.
01:08:26Oh.
01:08:27It's a turkey.
01:08:29Oh.
01:08:30Oh.
01:08:31Oh.
01:08:32Oh, oh, oh.
01:08:33Oh, oh.
01:08:36Oh.
01:08:37Oh.
01:08:38Oh.
01:08:39Oh, turn it.
01:08:41Oh, oh.
01:08:42Oh.
01:08:43Oh, I got it.
01:08:44Oh.
01:08:45Oh, God.
01:08:46Oh, I got it.
01:08:47Oh, I'm sorry, Mom.
01:08:53That's our tummy.
01:08:56And yes, that is a ping-pong table.
01:08:59Because who doesn't love a DIY project?
01:09:03That's right.
01:09:05Nothing goes to waste here, Who's Lane.
01:09:08We preached that.
01:09:10Tori, you remember that song you were singing earlier?
01:09:15We wish you a Merry Christmas.
01:09:17We wish you a Merry Christmas.
01:09:19We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
01:09:25Sadness.
01:09:27Sabrina? Henry?
01:09:28Mom, you're supposed to be skiing.
01:09:29Your father twisted his ankle.
01:09:32Is that Frederick or Malia?
01:09:35I've taken early retirement.
01:09:37Okay.
01:09:38You're coming with me.
01:09:40Now, kill the cameras.
01:09:42I'm sorry, I can't. We're live.
01:09:43Keep the cameras rolling, fellas. This is TV gold.
01:09:47Uh, like so many of you out there, we are a blended family.
01:09:54Tommy and Tori have two sets of parents, so that means it's double Christmases, and what could be better than that?
01:10:03Okay.
01:10:03Um, I don't know what's going on here, but, um, it's over.
01:10:11You're coming with me.
01:10:15My name is Sabrina Swinton, and I'm currently seeking representation.
01:10:18Sabrina!
01:10:18Sabrina!
01:10:19I'm sorry, Joy.
01:10:26Me too, honey.
01:10:28Gave it a shot.
01:10:31I'll, uh, I'll be by tomorrow to pick up my check.
01:10:35Bye, Mom.
01:10:38Bye, Dad.
01:10:39Thanks for coming.
01:10:43Yeah, well, empty nest syndrome.
01:10:46We knew it was going to happen, just not so soon.
01:10:50Joy.
01:10:52We tried.
01:10:53Don't worry.
01:10:53Not until we dig into that yule log.
01:11:01Excuse me.
01:11:03You gotta love live TV.
01:11:08Joy.
01:11:09I know this is probably the worst time for this, but...
01:11:11The water damage in my loft, it's been fixed for weeks.
01:11:21Yeah.
01:11:22I'm still here because I don't want to be your friend.
01:11:28I don't want any more first dates or last dates.
01:11:32I know who I want to be with.
01:11:33Max, please, just not now.
01:11:43Why not now?
01:11:45What are we waiting for?
01:11:49You told me not to settle for second best.
01:11:51I love you, Joy.
01:11:55Always have.
01:11:56Always will.
01:11:57You just say the word,
01:12:00and we'll go back out there together.
01:12:03Joy.
01:12:10Joy.
01:12:23Okay.
01:12:33All right.
01:12:40All right.
01:12:41All right.
01:12:42All right.
01:12:43All right.
01:12:43All right.
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01:12:48All right.
01:12:48All right.
01:12:49All right.
01:12:50All right.
01:12:50All right.
01:12:51All right.
01:12:52All right.
01:12:52All right.
01:12:53All right.
01:12:54All right.
01:12:55All right.
01:12:56All right.
01:12:57All right.
01:12:58All right.
01:12:59All right.
01:13:00All right.
01:13:01All right.
01:13:02All right.
01:13:03hello hi so who wants dessert
01:13:16could you give me one minute of course thank you
01:13:25one minute bill are you getting all of this
01:13:29max max max
01:13:59max max max max X
01:14:17but I miss Trent
01:14:25I guess it's obvious by now
01:14:37that those weren't my kids or my parents.
01:14:41Max isn't my husband.
01:14:44The sounds you heard from the hen house,
01:14:47you too.
01:14:50The eggs are from the market,
01:14:52the plants from the nursery,
01:14:54the pies from the bakery.
01:14:56Even the name Goose Lane is a lie.
01:15:00There has not been a goose here since I moved in.
01:15:05Everything you saw here tonight was fake.
01:15:10Most of all, me.
01:15:14The truth is, I've never had a family.
01:15:16I don't even know what one is.
01:15:18At least I didn't until these last few days.
01:15:23I am sorry for pretending to be someone I'm not.
01:15:32The real joy, Edwards.
01:15:39Me.
01:15:42Is a fraud.
01:15:45Is a mess.
01:15:48And alone.
01:15:49No.
01:15:56Well.
01:16:00Happy holidays from Goose Lane.
01:16:05That's a wrap.
01:16:06I'm sorry, Joy.
01:16:09I'm sorry, Joy.
01:16:09I'm sorry.
01:16:10I'm sorry, Joy.
01:16:14No.
01:16:15No.
01:16:33Ma'am.
01:16:34Hey, where's my phone?
01:16:36Come on.
01:16:40Oh, here it is.
01:16:43Okay.
01:16:44Please, please, please, please.
01:16:58Oh.
01:17:06I
01:17:36Hey, are you up yet? Where are you? Hey, I'm in here.
01:17:59Merry Christmas.
01:18:01Merry Christmas. What are you two doing here? Well, you didn't think I was going to leave you with all this mess.
01:18:09Special delivery. On Christmas Day? Yeah, well, I know people.
01:18:19Oh. You guys, thank you. Oh, thank you for giving us a family at Christmas.
01:18:30So, we wouldn't have to be alone.
01:18:35I know that I complain every now and then, but I consider myself lucky to work all these years with someone I consider a daughter.
01:18:45Oh, Marta.
01:18:46Even though I am way too young to be your mother.
01:18:48Oh, Marta.
01:18:52Oh, and I have not forgotten about your retirement package.
01:18:56Oh, no rush. I'll be traveling.
01:19:00Really?
01:19:01Mm-hmm.
01:19:02Freddie and I are going to be wintering in the 33427 area.
01:19:11That's Boca Raton. Marta has a timeshare.
01:19:15Whoa, wait. A timeshare?
01:19:17Honey, you've been overpaying me for years.
01:19:19Well, I'm glad something good came out of all this.
01:19:24Oh, God.
01:19:25Okay.
01:19:25What?
01:19:26You pull yourself together.
01:19:28Go get the door.
01:19:30I got the dishes.
01:19:34All dry.
01:19:35Merry Christmas, Miss Edwards.
01:19:43Oh, we're way past Miss Edwards, Sabrina.
01:19:47And I owe you a huge apology, Grace.
01:19:51No, I actually owe you an apology, Joy.
01:19:55We've been so wrapped up in work,
01:19:57it took seeing you with the kids to realize
01:19:59that they need parents who are going to be there,
01:20:02and that's exactly what we're going to be from now on.
01:20:05So thank you.
01:20:09Do you want to come in for some leftovers?
01:20:11Another time?
01:20:13Sabrina and I are going to make gingerbread houses today.
01:20:16And we're going to make all the recipes you gave me, too.
01:20:18And my dad's going to take me for a driving lesson.
01:20:21Oh, it sounds like the perfect Christmas.
01:20:23Yeah.
01:20:24You have a great Christmas, too.
01:20:28Bye-bye.
01:20:29Bye.
01:20:29Bye.
01:20:43Max, hey, it's me.
01:20:46It's like my tenth call before noon.
01:20:49Um, call me back.
01:20:51Hey, bye.
01:20:53Max, Max, Max!
01:21:10Mr. Merriman.
01:21:11I, uh, think we should probably talk, don't you?
01:21:19Look, before you say anything,
01:21:21I just want to tell you how sorry I am
01:21:23for ruining your Christmas
01:21:24and possibly your whole company.
01:21:27I'm going to make a statement saying you knew nothing about this.
01:21:31I really didn't mean to lie.
01:21:34It just snowballed, and I didn't know how to stop it.
01:21:37I know.
01:21:38I've known since I've known since the beginning, dear.
01:21:42We vet all our authors.
01:21:44It's just part of business.
01:21:46I've always gone with my guts.
01:21:48Max, when you first came to me with that book, so original, so full of promise, I saw something in you.
01:21:55How could I turn that down?
01:21:59I'm guessing you wish you had now.
01:22:04Your books are about family and togetherness.
01:22:08That message means something, whether you have one or not.
01:22:11I've watched you all these years, hoping you'd find real love along the way.
01:22:17I thought, doing this show, maybe you'd see what you were missing.
01:22:22So you risked embarrassing the whole publishing house for me?
01:22:26Everything's a risk in this business, and in life.
01:22:29That's what makes it so rewarding.
01:22:32Look, I don't know what to say, Mr. Merriman.
01:22:36Well, I do.
01:22:37You know, online sales went through the roof last night.
01:22:41The viewers loved you.
01:22:44Because you're not perfect.
01:22:46You're on the other side of perfect, just like the rest of us.
01:22:52And if you feel like writing this next chapter, Merriman Publishing would be happy and honored to publish it.
01:23:02No need to make the decision now.
01:23:04Well, I'm guessing you have a few things to sort out.
01:23:09It might be too late for that.
01:23:10No, it's never too late.
01:23:12Especially on Christmas.
01:23:18Well, I'm due for some Christmas caroling, although I have the worst voice in the family.
01:23:25Oh, wait, before I forget.
01:23:28Yeah.
01:23:28Yeah.
01:23:34For you.
01:23:41They're bookmarks.
01:23:43Handmade tassel.
01:23:45Metallic and cotton embroidery.
01:23:47Volume three.
01:23:53I'll treasure them.
01:23:54Merry Christmas.
01:24:03You too, Joy.
01:24:09Bye.
01:24:10You answered.
01:24:34Yeah, I'm sorry.
01:24:36I've been trying to think of what to say.
01:24:37I'll be, you know, clear out my pains in just a little bit.
01:24:41W-w-where are you?
01:24:43Out back.
01:24:48Max?
01:24:49Down here.
01:24:52The one above the fireplace is yours.
01:24:56I told the Manfred Gallery, it's not for sale.
01:25:00Wait, the Manfred Gallery?
01:25:02Isn't that...
01:25:02The best gallery in New York.
01:25:04Oh, my God.
01:25:06Wait, they're taking you.
01:25:07That's amazing.
01:25:08Apparently, Manfred's a foodie.
01:25:11He saw the show, and he's given me a window, and he even bought one for himself.
01:25:17Oh, that's so good.
01:25:22It's because of you.
01:25:24And, uh, you're a great friend, you know?
01:25:28Well, what's wrong with you being great friends, right?
01:25:34We'll get coffee.
01:25:35No, I don't want to get coffee.
01:25:37And I can't be your friend.
01:25:39And all that stuff I said before, and mostly what I didn't say...
01:25:44The first ten seconds when I saw you walking down the sidewalk, I thought, hmm, now there's someone who could break my heart.
01:25:56So I just kept walking.
01:25:59Right?
01:25:59I didn't name my fake husband after the guy in The Exorcist.
01:26:02I named him after you.
01:26:05Because it's the only time that I've ever let myself picture a future with someone.
01:26:12It's been with you.
01:26:15I love you.
01:26:18I always have, and I always will.
01:26:21I love you.
01:26:51I love you.
01:27:21I love you.
01:27:22I love you.
01:27:42I love you.