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00:00:00Good morning, Bobo.
00:00:20Best alarm clock ever.
00:00:23Do you know what today is?
00:00:25That's right.
00:00:26It's the office Christmas party.
00:00:28Yeah, come on.
00:00:29Hey, my stocking.
00:00:34Do a snow angel.
00:00:37Uh, ho, ho, ho!
00:00:42Come on.
00:00:43Oh, yes, you're a good girl.
00:00:56Hey.
00:00:57Have a Santa hat.
00:00:59Darcy, this is too much.
00:01:02And you bake Christmas cookies.
00:01:04You realize there's a buffet?
00:01:06No, let her have this.
00:01:07Headquarters announced his creative campaign of the year today.
00:01:10She is nervous.
00:01:10Oh, come on, Darcy.
00:01:12You're a shoo-in.
00:01:13Of course.
00:01:14But she was the first Kansas City publicist to be nominated.
00:01:17I'm nervous, and I'm not even the one who was nominated.
00:01:18I'm not nervous.
00:01:19And, Gary, you can never have too much Christmas.
00:01:22Watch and learn.
00:01:25Evergreen bean casserole.
00:01:28Stocking stuffers.
00:01:30Let it snowballs.
00:01:31What?
00:01:33We were all emailed the menu.
00:01:35Okay, I'm nervous.
00:01:36Distract me.
00:01:38Okay, just...
00:01:39Oh, Darcy, do you have the press release for...
00:01:42Singular Technologies is in your inbox.
00:01:43Genesis will be there by four.
00:01:45Amazing.
00:01:46Now, before we get this party started, have they announced the award yet?
00:01:51Right on time.
00:01:52Darcy, I'm sorry.
00:02:03That's okay.
00:02:04It was a competitive year.
00:02:06Yeah.
00:02:07Well, you took a tiny Kansas City medical startup and put them in the national spotlight.
00:02:11They raised millions more because of you.
00:02:13Now, you may not have won some fancy award, but you helped save countless lives.
00:02:17Don't forget that.
00:02:19Really, all of you.
00:02:23I'll be back in a minute.
00:02:43Are you seeing this?
00:02:45The Austin Inc. piece?
00:02:46What's going on?
00:02:47It's blowing up.
00:02:48It's a wrecker of an article.
00:02:50They accused William Austin of virtually disappearing as CEO.
00:02:54But there's no vision, no leadership ever since his father George passed away.
00:02:57Man, I feel bad for whoever's in charge of their communications department.
00:03:04I told you to stop reading it.
00:03:06One would think growing up the son of one of the world's most famous tech gurus would
00:03:09make him a natural industry leader, but all he seems to have learned to do is play
00:03:12with his father's toys.
00:03:13It's getting out of control.
00:03:14I've got calls from CNN, NBC, Business Insider.
00:03:17Tell him we have no comment.
00:03:20Glenn Goodman's office?
00:03:22We have no comment.
00:03:24Goodbye.
00:03:26Also, The Economist, Bloomberg, they all want to hear from the head of communications.
00:03:29No comment.
00:03:31It'll blow over.
00:03:32And Winona.
00:03:36No comment.
00:03:37As CFO, I'm telling you, it is time to hire an outside PR firm.
00:03:48Absolutely not.
00:03:49They want a CEO who will double as a puffed-up celebrity frontman.
00:03:53That's not an option.
00:03:54Well, then we tell them it's not an option, and we see what else they come up with.
00:03:58Never needed outside PR before.
00:04:00The world doesn't know what we're doing.
00:04:02They can't see the vision.
00:04:03Customers don't need to see the vision.
00:04:05They will see the genius in the product.
00:04:07Investors need to see the vision.
00:04:09They were already nervous.
00:04:11This article shook their confidence.
00:04:13Look, I agree with you.
00:04:15We don't need a flashy CEO-led strategy.
00:04:18But what we do need is an outside voice to shake things up.
00:04:22Hiding isn't working anymore.
00:04:23I still don't like it.
00:04:25You'll retain full veto power over pitches.
00:04:29Bye.
00:04:37How are you doing?
00:04:44Really.
00:04:45I just wish I knew what I could have done differently, you know?
00:04:49Work in New York or Chicago?
00:04:51Have a client whose name rhymes with car bucks?
00:04:54It's late.
00:04:55You've had a long day.
00:04:56Why don't you go home and do something that recharges you?
00:04:59I will.
00:05:01What is all this?
00:05:03Doing some research.
00:05:05After that disaster of an article, Austin Inc. put out a call for pitches.
00:05:09I saw.
00:05:11I wouldn't give that request too much stock.
00:05:13It is still William Austin's company and he's notoriously anti-publicity.
00:05:17Get some sleep, Darcy.
00:05:18But if someone from this office were to land AI's business, I'm sure headquarters would
00:05:27need them to move to New York and run the account.
00:05:29Do we know anyone who might be interested in something like that?
00:05:32I don't know.
00:05:33Well, if you know anyone, tell them to send me a pitch deck by Monday.
00:05:38Good night, Darcy.
00:05:40Good night.
00:05:40Good night.
00:05:49And five, four, three, two.
00:05:54Hi, Darcy.
00:05:55Hello.
00:05:55How are you?
00:05:55Hey.
00:05:56We've got salad and garlic bread.
00:05:58Oh, great.
00:05:59Do you mind if I just pop this in the oven?
00:06:00Yeah, top mark is fine.
00:06:01Thanks, Clara.
00:06:02What's the deal with the lights outside?
00:06:03You having trouble hanging there?
00:06:04Oh, hi, Huck.
00:06:05Yeah, no, it's a...
00:06:05Yeah, don't worry about it.
00:06:06I got it.
00:06:07Hey, sis.
00:06:08Did you know your lights are out?
00:06:09Oh, yeah.
00:06:10I was just telling Huck.
00:06:11Oh, no, don't, don't.
00:06:11It's really not a big deal.
00:06:13We brought Christmas cookies.
00:06:14Oh, thank you.
00:06:16Honey, sorry.
00:06:17We're late.
00:06:18Oh, no, you're just in time for Christmas cocoa.
00:06:20This looks like heaven.
00:06:22Yeah.
00:06:22Sugar-free for you, Dad.
00:06:24And Paradise Lost.
00:06:26Ah, you can get started.
00:06:28I'm going to take these to the Wonder Twins.
00:06:29Okay.
00:06:36You know, normally I don't allow strange men on my roof
00:06:39unless they're accompanied by nine tiny reindeer.
00:06:42Brothers are not strangers, Darcy.
00:06:44I said strange, not strangers.
00:06:46Hey, uh, Emma told us about the award.
00:06:50Are you doing okay?
00:06:52Yeah, I'm fine.
00:06:53You know, it happens.
00:06:54I'm, I'm fine.
00:06:55Did she do the thing where she...
00:06:57Yeah, she did the other thing.
00:06:58What?
00:06:58No, I'm fine.
00:07:01Who's the cutest dog in the world?
00:07:04Bobo.
00:07:04Who broke my Walkman in 1993.
00:07:07Huck.
00:07:08How do you feel about losing this award?
00:07:09I'm fine.
00:07:11Oh.
00:07:12Oh.
00:07:13Listen, sis.
00:07:15Sometimes the first step is admitting that you have a problem.
00:07:19What?
00:07:22I just feel so defeated and small.
00:07:26It was crazy to think I could compete on that level.
00:07:28Maybe it's time to finally take a real vacation.
00:07:32Ha-ha.
00:07:33You, my dear, have a gift.
00:07:36You're stifled at work, and that's hard.
00:07:38But when one corner of the world tries to dim our light,
00:07:41we don't hide it under a bushel.
00:07:43We find someplace else to let it shine.
00:07:47It's Christmas, and there are so many people in need
00:07:50who could use your talent.
00:07:52Yeah, you're right.
00:07:57I just need to get out of my head.
00:07:58Maybe I'll find a great charity, do some pro bono work.
00:08:01If you're looking for options,
00:08:03Zeke and I love the Emerald Educational Trust.
00:08:06Oh, yeah, yeah.
00:08:06They donated a bunch of computers
00:08:08to our school system last year.
00:08:09They mentor teachers, connect at-risk schools
00:08:12with resources, run outreach programs.
00:08:15They're awesome.
00:08:16Honestly, after last year's budget cuts,
00:08:17I don't know what we would have done without them.
00:08:19Oh, I'll definitely check them out.
00:08:21Okay, everybody, dinner is ready.
00:08:25I'm waiting in the mall again.
00:08:26Why am I the only one decorating the tree?
00:08:28No, dinner.
00:08:32Emerald Education Trust.
00:08:45Well, well, well, Bobo, would you look at who it is?
00:08:49William Austin.
00:09:01Where are my highlighters?
00:09:06I got this for you.
00:09:11Oh, thank you.
00:09:12I'll just have a sip.
00:09:12I've got so much adrenaline,
00:09:14I could pull Santa's sleigh myself right now.
00:09:18Give me the news.
00:09:20Headquarters loved your pitch.
00:09:21Digging up William Austin's charity work
00:09:23and leaning into that really humanizes him, but...
00:09:25I knew they'd get it.
00:09:27But?
00:09:28Unfortunately, they loved it so much,
00:09:30they sent it to AI right away,
00:09:31and we received a response
00:09:32from their vice president
00:09:33of communications this morning.
00:09:40No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
00:09:44He's completely misinterpreting my pitch.
00:09:47I'm sorry, Darcy.
00:09:48No.
00:09:49This is a misunderstanding.
00:09:51If I could talk to him,
00:09:52I'm pretty sure I could get him to come around.
00:09:54Oh, you're welcome to try.
00:09:56I will.
00:10:01Okay.
00:10:03I'll see you back at the office.
00:10:05Bye.
00:10:07Hey, what's going on, Jade?
00:10:09I've got Darcy Gale from Gum PR for you.
00:10:11With the Kansas City pitch we passed on?
00:10:13Just, uh, I don't know, tell her I'm not available.
00:10:15She's very persistent.
00:10:18Please take the call.
00:10:19Okay, put her through.
00:10:20Glenn Goodman.
00:10:21Mr. Goodman, Darcy Gale from Gum PR.
00:10:23I believe we had a small misunderstanding.
00:10:26No, there was no misunderstanding.
00:10:28Mr. Austin felt the exploitation of his charity
00:10:30was in poor taste.
00:10:31That's why we passed on your proposal.
00:10:32No, I would never exploit Emerald.
00:10:34I think it's a wonderful foundation.
00:10:36I just thought it showed a crucial difference
00:10:38between Mr. Austin's vision and his father's.
00:10:41No, we don't want the public focusing on their differences.
00:10:44We want our customers to trust
00:10:45that the legacy will continue.
00:10:46But it's not.
00:10:48Oh, well, if that's how you feel.
00:10:49But I don't think it's a bad thing.
00:10:50Mr. Austin has changed AI's focus fundamentally
00:10:54to how it can make the world a better place,
00:10:56and the media wants stories like that.
00:10:58Well, it's a lovely spin, Miss Gale.
00:11:01But investors aren't inspired by human interest pieces.
00:11:04They care about cold, hard bottom line.
00:11:06You're choosing to see the worst in them.
00:11:08Investors are still people.
00:11:09Most people are usually out for their own self-interest.
00:11:11That's business.
00:11:12That's a pretty cold worldview at Christmas.
00:11:14Well, isn't that what you're doing?
00:11:15I mean, this is a lovely story
00:11:17meant to appeal to our CEO's ego
00:11:18just enough to get you the job of a lifetime, no?
00:11:22My personal connection to Emerald
00:11:24is what inspired this pitch,
00:11:25not the other way around.
00:11:27What do you mean, personal?
00:11:28My brother and sister-in-law are teachers
00:11:30and work with Emerald.
00:11:31I was looking to do some pro bono work.
00:11:34Why?
00:11:35Because it's Christmas,
00:11:38and I have a gift for this.
00:11:40And when you have a gift,
00:11:42you don't hide it under a bushel,
00:11:43you shine it wherever it can do the most good.
00:11:47Okay, come.
00:11:48Make me a believer.
00:11:49What?
00:11:50Come work for Emerald in Connecticut
00:11:51for the next few weeks.
00:11:52Let me see what you can do with our busiest season.
00:11:55And then if by some Christmas miracle
00:11:57you can convince me I was wrong about gum PR,
00:11:59I could probably be persuaded
00:12:00to get you a meeting with Mr. Austin.
00:12:06Did the call drop?
00:12:07Hello, are we still there?
00:12:08Oh, sorry.
00:12:09I was pausing to take it all in.
00:12:12It's a relief to know you have a pause button.
00:12:14Listen, just let me know in the next 24 hours.
00:12:17And Miss Gail,
00:12:19Merry Christmas.
00:12:24I mean, what if I get this job
00:12:25and have to move to New York?
00:12:27Or what if I fail epically
00:12:28and no one ever wants to hire me again?
00:12:31I mean, what if I come back and I...
00:12:32These are good people who work tirelessly
00:12:35at helping students in need,
00:12:36and you're going there to help share their story.
00:12:39Focus on that one step at a time,
00:12:41and it will lead you exactly where you're supposed to be.
00:12:44Oh, but I'm going to miss the holidays with you guys
00:12:46and Zeke and Huck and...
00:12:48And we'll all be here when you get back.
00:12:51But if I get homesick,
00:12:52you have to promise to send me bobo updates.
00:12:56You got it.
00:12:58Oh, and you better get going.
00:13:00Looks like there's a storm coming.
00:13:01Well, see you in three weeks.
00:13:04Okay, wish me luck.
00:13:05Oh, you're not going to need it.
00:13:07You're going to blow them all away.
00:13:08Now let's get you to the airport.
00:13:23Her flight was delayed by weather.
00:13:24Yeah, no worries.
00:13:25I actually came down to the hotel bar instead.
00:13:28I'll just, uh, I'll get some work done.
00:13:30Yeah, keep me updated.
00:13:33Wow, this is something, huh?
00:13:36People talk about Christmas in New England.
00:13:38When you see it in those TV movies,
00:13:39I always assumed it was Hollywood magic,
00:13:41but this really lives up to the hype.
00:13:44What brings you in?
00:13:46Business.
00:13:47And you?
00:13:48Same.
00:13:49Good.
00:13:50I wasn't trying to eavesdrop,
00:13:52but I was worried you got stood up.
00:13:57Not that you look like someone
00:13:58who gets stood up often,
00:14:00or ever, really.
00:14:02By friends, I mean, I...
00:14:05Seems like you could use a drink.
00:14:08Yeah, uh, Pinot, please?
00:14:11Sorry, I'm a little bit nervous.
00:14:12Big meeting.
00:14:13Came here a little early to have a drink
00:14:15and calm my nerves.
00:14:16The guy I'm meeting is a tough nut to crack.
00:14:18He's gruff.
00:14:19Maybe even a little curmudgeonly.
00:14:22Curmudgeonly?
00:14:23Should I scan the lobby for guys
00:14:24wearing top hats and humbug?
00:14:27Maybe.
00:14:29Honestly, I don't even know what the guy looks like.
00:14:33Really?
00:14:34Oh, yeah, it's a whole thing with this company.
00:14:39Uh, excuse me.
00:14:42Hey, how's it going?
00:14:44She never got on the flight.
00:14:46You don't say.
00:14:47Well, I'm sure she'll turn up.
00:14:55Where are you in from?
00:14:57Campus City.
00:14:58Oh, wonderful town.
00:15:01Tell me something.
00:15:02How does somebody make a curmudgeonly first impression
00:15:05this, uh, what's his name?
00:15:07Glenn.
00:15:08Glenn.
00:15:08Glenn.
00:15:11Did he, uh, snarl on the phone?
00:15:13Did he threaten to shut down the building and loan?
00:15:16Does he end his text messages with a period?
00:15:18That is a very passive address, sir.
00:15:21Although he is curt, that's for sure.
00:15:24It's, uh, he's a no guy.
00:15:28A no guy?
00:15:28Yes.
00:15:29I understand playing it safe, but this guy's instinct is just a no right out of the gate.
00:15:36I could be a no guy.
00:15:39Oh, you are no no guy.
00:15:41No?
00:15:42No.
00:15:43A no guy doesn't engage in a charming conversation with a stranger at the bar.
00:15:47Oh, let's not breeze past that.
00:15:50You think I'm charming.
00:15:51Honestly, I, I wish my client were more like you.
00:15:55I will.
00:15:56Excuse me.
00:15:57I have to get this.
00:15:59Hi.
00:16:01Oh, I sent you the updated itinerary.
00:16:04Sorry.
00:16:05Yeah.
00:16:07Oh, no, it didn't send.
00:16:09I'm so sorry.
00:16:10I got to the airport early and took an earlier flight.
00:16:12I'm already at the hotel.
00:16:14Oh, that's so nice of you.
00:16:15And Mr. Goodman, will he be meeting me at the restaurant, or...
00:16:24You don't say.
00:16:27Okay.
00:16:32Glenn Goodman, VP of Communications, Austin Inc.
00:16:35Local curmudgeon.
00:16:41Yeah.
00:16:42Oh, hang on.
00:16:43Where are you going?
00:16:44I don't know, uh, to dye my hair, slip out the back window, reintroduce myself as Carmen
00:16:50Saint-Tropez, because apparently we're playing a game where we pretend to be other people.
00:16:54In my defense, I never lied.
00:16:56No, you just let me do circus-worthy contortions of foot-and-mouth syndrome before you said anything.
00:17:01I love the circus.
00:17:03Very entertaining.
00:17:04We curmudgeons, we enjoy so little.
00:17:06Also, do I really sound that old on the phone? Be honest.
00:17:09Why didn't you just introduce yourself?
00:17:11How often do you get to hear someone's unfiltered first impression of you?
00:17:17You'd have done the same thing.
00:17:18In my line of work, we earn an unfiltered opinion through trust.
00:17:24Fair enough.
00:17:25Fair enough.
00:17:26Start again.
00:17:27Do you want to grab some dinner?
00:17:29No.
00:17:29Oh, now who's a no guy?
00:17:31Come on, A.I. Street.
00:17:33We should probably go over the schedule for the next few weeks.
00:17:36That's not the way.
00:17:42Okay, I don't know where I'm going.
00:17:54Do you know what you want?
00:17:56Yes.
00:17:57Reciprocity.
00:17:58You can see it yourself, but the chicken is excellent.
00:18:01You said we should start fresh, so tell me something about you.
00:18:04Where'd you grow up?
00:18:05I don't see how that's relevant.
00:18:07The work I do is about building relationships.
00:18:09You already know a lot about me.
00:18:11Where I grew up, that I have siblings, my aspirations.
00:18:14All completely unsolicited, by the way.
00:18:16Caprese salad is excellent.
00:18:18So you're a Caprese fan.
00:18:19I like this restaurant's Caprese.
00:18:21Have you ever been to Italy?
00:18:22There's this quaint little...
00:18:23What do you think?
00:18:24Hi.
00:18:25I'll start with the Caprese, please.
00:18:28I'll start with the bruschetta.
00:18:33Now, as you know, Emerald has three Christmas events to promote.
00:18:36A partnership with the Troutman Christmas Tree Farm,
00:18:38a children's Christmas pageant, and our annual donor gala.
00:18:41I've been looking into the Christmas Tree Farm partnership,
00:18:44and I think there's a lot of room for expansion.
00:18:46No, no, no.
00:18:47No, everything's set.
00:18:48Your job is to simply generate media attention.
00:18:51My job is to find the story in the event worth sharing.
00:18:54If you really want to capture the magic of Emerald.
00:18:57Sorry, but your events need an upgrade.
00:19:00You need more spectacle, more heart, and definitely more Christmas.
00:19:03What?
00:19:04It's a Christmas tree farm.
00:19:05It's a Christmas tree farm.
00:19:06I would think on the spectrum of Christmas, that's pretty high up.
00:19:10A Christmas tree...
00:19:11I don't think it really gets much more Christmassy than a Christmas tree...
00:19:14What are you doing?
00:19:16You like appraise, right?
00:19:24I just didn't expect to be stonewalled like this.
00:19:27Well, you're just used to charming everyone immediately, that's all.
00:19:30Oh, that's not...
00:19:32Okay, there's some truth to that.
00:19:34He's a big-shot VP. He's not gonna be around every day, right?
00:19:37Oh, for sure not.
00:19:39You're right.
00:19:40Today, it's just about me and my new colleagues.
00:19:42A whole horizon of yes.
00:19:44That's our girl.
00:19:45I miss you guys already.
00:19:47How's Bobo?
00:19:48You're not feeding our treats first thing in the morning, are you, Dad?
00:19:51No.
00:19:52Yes.
00:19:53But just one.
00:19:55Dad.
00:19:56We love you, Darcy.
00:19:58Now you go in there and you show them what you're made of.
00:20:01I love you too.
00:20:02Wow, you're a bad laugh and a hairless cat away from being an action movie villain. What are you doing here?
00:20:19Oh, I'm just here to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible.
00:20:24Hmm.
00:20:25Suspicious say I can spare their VP of communications.
00:20:28Although you guys don't do that much communicating.
00:20:30Hmm.
00:20:31Well, it is very important to Mr. Austin.
00:20:34Feels more like you're babysitting.
00:20:36Well, this pays better, but you don't get to watch nearly as much TV.
00:20:40Ooh, coffee.
00:20:46Okay.
00:20:47Hi, I'm Darcy Gale. I'm so excited to be here.
00:20:52Hi, Darcy Gale, Gum PR. Good to meet you.
00:20:56The second one conveys power, but it's a little cold and formal.
00:20:59Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Wait, what?
00:21:02But then again, it's best to start professional and trust and rapport will come.
00:21:05Or you could try a bit of both.
00:21:07Hi, I'm Darcy Gale from Gum PR.
00:21:11That was great. Jackie Crowe.
00:21:13Hello, head of development. Pleasure to meet you.
00:21:16Is that how people greet each other in Kansas City?
00:21:20No, I just brought them as gifts.
00:21:22Oh.
00:21:23Well, it should be.
00:21:25Wouldn't that be great if everywhere you went people said hello with coffees?
00:21:28I'd never stop trying to make new friends.
00:21:30Anywho.
00:21:32Follow me.
00:21:33No, put them up. There.
00:21:36Perfect. Honestly, my back is too stiff for this.
00:21:40Next year, you're hanging on.
00:21:41You know I'm scared of heights.
00:21:43Hello, everyone. I'm Darcy Gale from Gum PR. Pleased to meet you.
00:21:47Hey.
00:21:49There you are.
00:21:51I don't know who this is.
00:21:53Uh, I'm Glenn Goodman, VP of Communications at Austin Inc.
00:21:56Oh, Jackie Crowe Development.
00:21:59Dr. Bridget Tinsley, Policy Director.
00:22:01We are so glad to have someone from corporate here.
00:22:03Riley Lyons, Arts Outreach Director. Great to meet you.
00:22:06Wait, you've never met them before?
00:22:08You know, we are so very, very proud of the work you guys have done.
00:22:13And we're very excited because Darcy here has stepped up and offered to help us get the word out.
00:22:17Uh, all due respect, isn't it a little late to bring someone new into the mix?
00:22:22Oh, rest assured, I have done my research and I am ready to hit the ground running.
00:22:26In fact, Good Morning Greenwich wants to do a spot for the kids' Christmas pageant.
00:22:30And Riley, as Arts Director, I thought you would be the perfect fit for the interview.
00:22:34Me? On TV? No, no, no, no, no. I don't think I could.
00:22:38Oh, don't worry. We'll work together and I'll make sure you felt totally comfortable.
00:22:42Media training's a big part of what I do.
00:22:44I also have a reporter that would love to interview some of Emerald's students
00:22:48to talk about how the Foundation has helped them.
00:22:50Dr. Tinsley, with your connection...
00:22:52Apologies, Ms. Gayle. We are very protective over our students
00:22:56and we have a hard policy against using them in media campaigns.
00:22:59Using them? I, I, no, I...
00:23:01They would be sharing their hardships, surrendering their story.
00:23:03This is tricky territory. Yeah, agreed.
00:23:06Once you share your story publicly, it's not yours anymore.
00:23:09It belongs to the audience. These are our kids.
00:23:12Look, I don't mean to be a naysayer. We just, we love these kids.
00:23:16We're pretty protective of them.
00:23:18Oh, I think that's very admirable.
00:23:22Yeah, don't worry. There are plenty more ideas where those came from.
00:23:26Jackie, perhaps we could start with the partnership with Troutman Christmas Tree Farm?
00:23:32Sure. What did you have in mind?
00:23:34Actually, would you mind taking a walk outside with me to brainstorm?
00:23:38I find I get my best ideas with a little fresh air.
00:23:41Great. I'll leave you to it.
00:23:42Actually, while we have someone from corporate, we would love to ask you some questions.
00:23:51Oh, you could, uh, give them the treats I brought.
00:23:54See you later. Bye.
00:24:01You are a lot more graceful than me. I don't know how you did that.
00:24:05Well, I was just being professional. But inside, immediately, there was a small voice in my head saying,
00:24:09I told you, Darcy, you were foolish to think you could do this.
00:24:12Mmm, I know that voice.
00:24:14And that's all it is. A voice. It's only as real as you let it be.
00:24:19So, let's talk about the Christmas Tree Partnership.
00:24:22Oh, what's there to say? 10% of the sales at Troutman Christmas Tree Farm are donated to the charity. How's that?
00:24:27You don't sound very enthused.
00:24:29Well, I feel like we could do better. But we always do the same thing every year.
00:24:33And whenever I pitch new ideas, they say no. So, you figure out how to break through.
00:24:39This event just needs more of a media hook. I know there's a maze of traditions to navigate.
00:24:44A maze? What if we had a Christmas maze?
00:24:47Yes. We could make it part of a whole family-friendly experience. We could do s'mores.
00:24:53Oh, we could get a Santa. I love it. Now we just have to figure out how to make this story special to Emerald at Christmas.
00:25:00Darcy, can I speak with you?
00:25:04Jackie, would you give us a minute?
00:25:09I want to apologize. I should have you back in there, even if I didn't agree with you.
00:25:15I appreciate that. But why does it seem like no one from AI has been at the Foundation?
00:25:21Mr. Austin has full confidence. The charity is running.
00:25:25Oh! Oh! We could ask people to donate school supplies for teachers.
00:25:29Families could put them into cute little Santa bags at the event.
00:25:32Yes! We could call it Santa's Secret Classroom Helpers.
00:25:36We could use this as a model all over the country. First, we should talk to...
00:25:40I'll get that set up.
00:25:42Wait. What are you doing?
00:25:44Pivoting. Did you grow up around horses, Glenn?
00:25:47Can't say that I did.
00:25:48Well, we have a saying in Kansas City. What do you do when you get thrown off a horse?
00:25:52People say that everywhere.
00:25:56You come in or what?
00:26:08There you go. Enjoy, guys.
00:26:11Mr. Troutman?
00:26:13Oh, please. Call me Brian.
00:26:15Brian, good to see you again. This is Darcy Gale and Glenn Goodman.
00:26:19Hi.
00:26:20Your farm is lovely.
00:26:21Oh, thank you. We're very proud of it. How can I help you?
00:26:24We are so appreciative that you've agreed to donate 10% of sales to Emerald on December 10th.
00:26:29Of course. It's a great tradition.
00:26:31Can you feel it? It's coming from the Midwest.
00:26:34There is a butt coming. Uh-oh.
00:26:36Well, Jackie and I had some ideas to expand the partnership into a bigger, family-friendly event.
00:26:42Oh, jeepers. I-I don't know. We're spread pretty thin here.
00:26:46Oh, well, you wouldn't pay for a thing.
00:26:48Well, except for overtime for employees, if required, and some permits might-
00:26:52Uh, you would pay for very few things. Jackie was thinking a maze, s'more station, Santa-
00:26:58Look, that all sounds fun, but that's not the kind of enterprise my grandfather established.
00:27:04Uh, the other guys down the road, they have all kinds of flashy gimmicks.
00:27:08We respect your commitment to your family's vision.
00:27:11Darcy, you work?
00:27:13Maze? S'more station?
00:27:16We can't empty the coffers for one event.
00:27:18We still got the Christmas pageant and the donor gala to promote.
00:27:21Yes, and Jackie knows that.
00:27:22Her whole job is to create partnerships without eating into the budget.
00:27:25She's got this.
00:27:26Hmm.
00:27:27Jackie, you've got this.
00:27:30Brian, did you know that your competitors are outselling you by 11%?
00:27:3711%?
00:27:38If you want to boost your sales, you need more marketing.
00:27:40This would be free promotion, and Darcy has a whole media plan.
00:27:44We could set up potential partnerships, or-
00:27:47Or those might be bad ideas.
00:27:50Sorry.
00:27:51Whatever you want, we'll do.
00:27:52Brian, we know it's a lot to trust us with your family's farm, but you can give these teachers and students something no one else can give them.
00:28:01A real touch of Christmas magic.
00:28:04Like Santa collecting donations here.
00:28:07A hot cocoa stand and a s'more station.
00:28:10Families making memories and making a difference.
00:28:13And this would become the model for Emerald nationwide, and your family would have started it.
00:28:17We trust you.
00:28:19Do you trust us?
00:28:25I do.
00:28:26You won't regret it.
00:28:28Now, let's look at that budget.
00:28:29Okay.
00:28:35I feel an apology coming from the Northeast.
00:28:38There's a lot to promise.
00:28:40I just hope you can deliver.
00:28:42Oh, I can deliver.
00:28:43I am like the Santa of j-
00:28:45Oh, come on.
00:28:46I had a whole comeback.
00:28:48Excuse me.
00:28:51Winona.
00:28:54I'm gonna have to reschedule.
00:28:57I know.
00:28:58I just, uh...
00:29:00I gotta see how this plays out.
00:29:03I'll have Jade move some things around.
00:29:06Yeah.
00:29:10Bridget.
00:29:11May I call you Bridget?
00:29:12I would prefer Dr. Tensley.
00:29:14Absolutely.
00:29:15Burn that.
00:29:16These Santa bags would be directly meeting teacher needs.
00:29:19Notebooks, glue sticks, pencils that usually come out of their pockets.
00:29:23But with a Christmas angle and a family-friendly event.
00:29:27That's, um...
00:29:28That's cute.
00:29:29Great.
00:29:34What's the matter with cute?
00:29:35Cute initiatives capitalize on Christmas to check the Spread the Goodwill and Cheer box.
00:29:42Now, I am concerned that givers would feel good temporarily, but there is so much more work to be done.
00:29:48Sure, but we should encourage giving no matter how small, don't you think?
00:29:53I think that supplies are needed, but that's not going to stop teacher burnout in rural and inner-city schools.
00:30:00And it's not going to hold together after-school tutoring programs that keep getting cut.
00:30:04Well, that's how you really feel.
00:30:08Okay.
00:30:09I think that your boss is so out of touch with his own charity that he keeps throwing a bunch of computers at low-income students who don't even have access to stable internet.
00:30:18Look, I'm...I'm sorry.
00:30:24That was a little too humbug.
00:30:27We are fighting for big changes.
00:30:30And in my experience, most people stop at cute.
00:30:33This work we do, it...it's massive.
00:30:36It is relentless and exhausting.
00:30:42If...if you believe in this, and in her, I believe in you.
00:30:47But I'm going to keep a very close eye on the budget.
00:30:57Jack Frost levels of cold in here.
00:31:00I feel horrible.
00:31:01What are you talking about? That was a huge win.
00:31:04But she didn't like the idea.
00:31:06Jackie, she said yes.
00:31:08She said a lot of other things, but the important thing is she did say yes.
00:31:12You are a miracle worker.
00:31:15I'm officially a believer.
00:31:18You say you work with on-camera stage fright?
00:31:22Riley, a couple of training sessions with me and you'll be ready to host your own talk show.
00:31:26Deal.
00:31:27Let's keep the ideas flowing.
00:31:29What else can we do?
00:31:30Oh!
00:31:31Something Bridget said did spark another idea.
00:31:33Oh, no.
00:31:34Do you remember that part outside where I said goodbye because I was already running late for this business lunch as it is?
00:31:46Yes, but you haven't said yes yet. And if you say yes now, I can have the press release done for you by the end of your lunch.
00:31:51No.
00:31:52No?
00:31:53The foundation is your client, not AI.
00:31:54But a story about AI boosting internet access across the nation will give you and your foundation much needed positive press.
00:32:01Which, given our current situation, feels a little desperate.
00:32:04You do know that if you don't take control of the narrative, someone else will.
00:32:08Glenn, I was starting to worry. Fiaro PR is waiting.
00:32:12Fiaro PR? That's Gum's biggest competitor.
00:32:17Darcy, this is our CFO, Winona West. Winona, this is...
00:32:20The famous Darcy Gale from Kansas City.
00:32:23I'm so sorry we had to pass on Gum PR's pitch, but thank you for your gracious offer to help the foundation.
00:32:30Now, if you'll excuse us, please.
00:32:33Of course. Lovely meeting you.
00:32:37She's very pretty. And charismatic, wouldn't you agree?
00:32:47I don't know what you mean.
00:32:50Shall we?
00:32:56Pop-up Christmas events nationwide like this are the goal. Assuming all goes well.
00:33:02This all looks great.
00:33:04Yeah, it is great. But, frankly, it's not enough. As Dr. Tinsley was saying, we are really grateful for the donations, but it's just a drop in the ocean compared to what's needed.
00:33:14Yes. Our most recent analysis shows that material shortages are the least of our problems.
00:33:21You know what would be a great Christmas angle? Dr. Tinsley is delivering Christmas bags to some of the local schools this week.
00:33:27You should go together. Interview some of the teachers. She'll give you the inside scoop.
00:33:32That's the second story you've cracked for me today, Darcy. You're the best. Dr. Tinsley, I'll be in touch.
00:33:37Thanks.
00:33:40Alumni Network database. We Kansas folk have to stick together.
00:33:45I cannot believe that you did that for me. Thank you.
00:33:50Well, the other day you had me thinking about the end of a Christmas carol when Scrooge learns to really engage.
00:33:56Christmas changed his heart year-round. And you certainly made me see the big picture.
00:34:01So I know if anyone can get people to care, it's you.
00:34:05Thank you. Look, I know that I came across as cold and hard and I...
00:34:11You've had a lot of uphill battles. Do not apologize for fighting for the things you love.
00:34:17Thank you. I'll see you later.
00:34:20Our arts outreach program instills much-needed confidence.
00:34:32It helps some people to picture the audience in their underwear.
00:34:35Okay, not everyone.
00:34:38Sometimes I like to practice while doing something relaxing, like cooking or dancing or...
00:34:44Dancing. Dancing relaxes me.
00:34:46Great. Then try that again with a little movement.
00:34:49Okay.
00:34:53Our arts outreach program instills much-needed confidence.
00:34:57Like James Johnson, who spent hours mastering his dance moves, proving to himself that he can focus.
00:35:07Great. Keep practicing just like that.
00:35:10Thanks so much, Darcy.
00:35:14Hey. Where have you been, stranger?
00:35:17I was putting out some fires at the office.
00:35:19Wanted to make sure you hadn't given away the farm in my absence.
00:35:23Oh, and here I thought you were starting to trust me.
00:35:27Surely you could delegate this.
00:35:29Well, maybe Fiero PR doesn't like to get their hands dirty, but that is not my style.
00:35:33Besides decorating, that's the reward.
00:35:37You see, someone wasn't on garland duty as a kid, huh?
00:35:43More of a carry the tree guy?
00:35:45More of a came home from school and the house was magically transformed guy.
00:35:49Aw, decorating's the best part of Christmas growing up.
00:35:53You know, taking out the ornaments, hearing my parents share the same stories.
00:35:57And Zeke and Huck arm-wrestling over who would place the angel.
00:36:01Sounds like fun, but that would require siblings.
00:36:07Oh, only child.
00:36:09Yeah, that makes sense.
00:36:11Why does that make sense?
00:36:13Well, you don't seem like you had to negotiate hostage french fry situations in the back of a minivan.
00:36:19Oh, yeah.
00:36:20Now, is that something you would list under special skills on a resume, or...?
00:36:23So, what were your traditions?
00:36:27They weren't very traditional.
00:36:29Oh, come on.
00:36:30There had to be something you loved or want to pass on.
00:36:36Books on Christmas Eve.
00:36:38I got to open one present.
00:36:39It had to be a book.
00:36:40My mom would make ginger snaps and cocoa, and...
00:36:44Yeah, we'd just stay up reading in the living room.
00:36:46Sounds amazing.
00:36:47Yeah.
00:36:48I mean, ginger snaps are a must, but it had to be mom's.
00:36:51Oh, my mom made the best snickerdoodles.
00:36:54They were so good.
00:36:55She would decorate them with our initials so my brothers and I wouldn't fight over the extras.
00:37:02She passed away when I was in college.
00:37:04Um, I'm sorry, I didn't...
00:37:06No, oh, no.
00:37:07It's...
00:37:08I mean, it was really hard, especially being the only girl, but...
00:37:13Then my dad met Emma, and she's done such a wonderful job keeping my mom's traditions alive.
00:37:19And helping us make new ones.
00:37:21We've rebuilt a tight-knit family because...
00:37:24We don't take one second together for granted.
00:37:29We have a problem.
00:37:30No Santa.
00:37:31What do you mean, no Santa?
00:37:32He canceled.
00:37:33We have to have Santa.
00:37:40Feeling okay?
00:37:41You look different.
00:37:42Bad difference?
00:37:43You're all flushed.
00:37:44I'm fine.
00:37:47I might need you to move some things around.
00:37:49Again?
00:37:50I already consolidated everything to tomorrow.
00:37:52You could just read things up the tiniest little bits.
00:37:54Why don't we go over some messages, hmm?
00:37:56Winona.
00:37:57Vince.
00:37:58Winona.
00:37:59John.
00:38:00Winona.
00:38:01Winona.
00:38:02Winona.
00:38:03Please call her back, or she'll stick her flying monkeys on me.
00:38:05Her assistants are relentless.
00:38:06I'll handle Winona.
00:38:07In the meantime, I need a favor.
00:38:10I need you to get a hold of Santa.
00:38:12Sure.
00:38:13I've also got the president on line one.
00:38:16I believe in you.
00:38:22Thank you all so much from the bottom of our hearts for being here tonight and agreeing to be interviewed.
00:38:28Now please, enjoy the evening.
00:38:30Teachers and students, do not forget your ticket vouchers.
00:38:32All right, everybody, who's ready to kick off the first Troutman Tree Farm Christmas maze?
00:38:39Yeah!
00:38:44You know, I have been so entrenched in policy work, I've forgotten how good it feels to make a teacher's day.
00:38:49Merry Christmas, Dr. Tinsley.
00:38:51Please.
00:38:52Call me Bridget.
00:38:53Merry Christmas, guys.
00:38:59Coming, curmudgeon?
00:39:01This might help you find a little Christmas spirit in there.
00:39:04Yeah.
00:39:05You think?
00:39:06Anything's possible.
00:39:09Oh, my God.
00:39:28Oh, no.
00:39:31You're lost.
00:39:33No.
00:39:34I'm a certified Kansas corn maze master.
00:39:37You could even say a maize maize master.
00:39:40Get it?
00:39:41Corn, maize.
00:39:42You always ramble like this when you're nervous?
00:39:44I'm not rambling.
00:39:45I'm...
00:39:46Lost.
00:39:47No.
00:39:48It's this way.
00:39:49Nope.
00:39:50Here you go with the nose again.
00:39:51You literally just came from that way.
00:39:52Do you think you're gonna send someone for us eventually?
00:39:55Ah, eventually.
00:39:56I mean, there are wild animals out here.
00:39:58Lions and tigers?
00:39:59No.
00:40:00Definitely bears.
00:40:04Oh, my.
00:40:09See, I was right.
00:40:10Because you asked that kid for directions.
00:40:12You have got to see this.
00:40:15Come with me.
00:40:16Come on.
00:40:17Come on.
00:40:23How'd Santa get here?
00:40:24Well, you know, Dasher and Dancer and...
00:40:27Where are you going?
00:40:28Santa.
00:40:32I don't get it.
00:40:33Jackie said she couldn't get Santa.
00:40:37You did this.
00:40:39Nah, I called in a favor.
00:40:41Rudolph's a huge fan of our cloud services.
00:40:45Thanks, Anna.
00:40:55Would you excuse me for a minute?
00:40:56Yeah.
00:41:02Oh, Darcy.
00:41:03We're almost finished decorating the Christmas tree.
00:41:06Hi, Darcy.
00:41:07What do you think?
00:41:08Oh, it's amazing as usual.
00:41:11I love it.
00:41:12How's it going there?
00:41:13It's going really well.
00:41:15Oh, Henry.
00:41:16Darcy says it's going really well.
00:41:17That's our girl.
00:41:18Hey.
00:41:19Hey, sis.
00:41:20Hey.
00:41:21What's up, superstar?
00:41:22How's your big event?
00:41:23I'm happy with how it's going.
00:41:26No, she did the I thing.
00:41:28No, it's just a pain of jealousy
00:41:30that I'm not there decorating the tree
00:41:32and eating snickerdoodles with you guys.
00:41:35I just miss you at all.
00:41:36We miss you, too.
00:41:37Now, go and see if Claire and Maggie need some help.
00:41:40You want her all to yourself, do you?
00:41:42Oh, Emma.
00:41:44Oh!
00:41:45Who is that behind you?
00:41:47That's Bob.
00:41:49Oh!
00:41:50That's Glenn.
00:41:52Hey, Darcy.
00:41:53Oh, you didn't say he was so handsome.
00:41:56Emma, I have to go.
00:41:57I love you guys.
00:42:03So I booked a morning show interview for the Christmas pageant.
00:42:07I still need an angle for the donor's gala, but I was thinking...
00:42:10Whoa, whoa.
00:42:11No work talk in front of Santa.
00:42:15Today's been great.
00:42:17You don't have anything to prove right now.
00:42:20What?
00:42:21You said it's been great.
00:42:23Well, yeah, because of Santa.
00:42:25Oh, of course.
00:42:27I do have one question.
00:42:32Have you been good this year?
00:42:34Oh, I have been very, very good.
00:42:37Very good.
00:42:38Well, let's go see Santa, then.
00:42:40All right, if you get some spare time, go over your words, and don't forget choreo next rehearsal,
00:42:47all right?
00:42:48We'll see you later.
00:42:49Bye.
00:42:50Perfect timing.
00:42:53Rehearsal just ended, and the last of our munchkins were just picked up.
00:42:57Oh, excellent.
00:42:59So, Riley, good morning.
00:43:00Greenwich is T-minus three days away.
00:43:02How are you feeling?
00:43:03Do you want to run through your anecdotes again?
00:43:05Yes, please.
00:43:06Okay.
00:43:07Our program instills much-needed confidence.
00:43:10Uh, like last year's runner-up for most attentions, James Johnson, who spent hours mastering
00:43:15his dance moves.
00:43:18Proving to himself that he can, in fact, focus.
00:43:21Or, Caitlin Latiff, silent as a mouse for fear of her stutter, stepping up and singing,
00:43:26Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree, how lovely are thy branches.
00:43:35Wow.
00:43:36You are good.
00:43:37So, the reporter is going to ask you, why a Christmas pageant?
00:43:41Why not a spring musical or a summer show?
00:43:44Because what other genre lets you bond with grandma over music you both love?
00:43:49Like our opening number.
00:43:51A chorus of kids in perfect harmony.
00:43:54Jolly old St. Nicholas, lean your ear this way.
00:43:59Ah, that's the Christmas spirit, Darcy.
00:44:02Don't you tell a single soul what I'm about to say.
00:44:06Okay, okay.
00:44:07Come here, follow me.
00:44:08Oh, okay.
00:44:09Oh, here we go.
00:44:12I got you.
00:44:14It's a chasse to the left, okay?
00:44:15Mm-hmm.
00:44:16Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do.
00:44:24Aw, that was so great!
00:44:29You should do that at the pageant.
00:44:30Me?
00:44:31No, no, I couldn't.
00:44:33Oh, no, it's a great idea.
00:44:34I think the kids would be really inspired.
00:44:36I'd be so nervous, I-I can't let the kids see me like that.
00:44:39You have the chance to show these kids they never have to stop dancing, to lead by example.
00:44:45Lead by example.
00:44:47What a great idea.
00:44:49Oh, no.
00:44:51Now, a publicist who just doesn't push people into the spotlight
00:44:54but puts her own skin in the game for a client?
00:44:57I mean, that's somebody we could pretty much trust with anything.
00:45:00No, no, no, no. I'm not a performer.
00:45:03Would you please?
00:45:04I would feel so foolish as the only adult up there by myself,
00:45:07but with you...
00:45:14All right. I will do it.
00:45:18Do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do-do.
00:45:25Bravo tutti.
00:45:32A word, Glenn.
00:45:39Explain your logic, please.
00:45:41I am struggling to understand.
00:45:42What we're doing here, it feels real and connected.
00:45:47Important.
00:45:49We have hired an entire staff to handle important work.
00:45:54Honestly, if you need to take a sabbatical or you want to go and volunteer...
00:45:57I am doing my job.
00:45:59Now, I think Darcy's on to something.
00:46:00We're so focused on the work, we've disconnected from why we do it.
00:46:04We can't be afraid to get personal.
00:46:07Right.
00:46:08George wasn't afraid to get personal.
00:46:11And that's how he ended up with so many tabloid headlines.
00:46:14I made a promise with George.
00:46:16George doesn't run the business anymore.
00:46:23Hiding isn't working.
00:46:25You told me that.
00:46:26Now, if we're going to shift the perception of AI,
00:46:28we've got to get to know the people who work for us again.
00:46:30And I'm starting here.
00:46:32That is my strategy.
00:46:34Then I will send Langley PR your apologies.
00:46:48Is everything okay?
00:46:50Fine, yeah.
00:46:51Just, um, you still want to go over the gala media strategy tonight?
00:46:56If that still works for you?
00:46:59Yeah, of course.
00:46:59No, it's great.
00:47:00Um, come on.
00:47:02See that number from the top again?
00:47:10Are you in trouble?
00:47:11Me?
00:47:12Why?
00:47:13With your boss.
00:47:14Oh, Winona.
00:47:16She's not happy, that's for sure.
00:47:19She thinks I've been too distracted with the charity.
00:47:21Oh, I could never stand up to my boss that way.
00:47:24The people pleaser in me shakes just thinking about it.
00:47:28Ah, being a no guy has its perks.
00:47:30Especially when you feel like something's worth fighting for.
00:47:35Okay, I know you don't like talking about yourself,
00:47:38but the charity must mean something personal
00:47:41for you to be this involved.
00:47:46I was an at-risk student in a low-income school system
00:47:50before I got very lucky and was adopted when I was 10.
00:47:55Things could have turned out very differently for me.
00:47:58Now, I...
00:47:59I don't know, I just wanted to share the luck.
00:48:02That's a very generous mindset.
00:48:04Well, it comes with a heaping side of guilt and workaholic tendencies.
00:48:08Here's to workaholic tendencies.
00:48:10Glenn Goodman.
00:48:13Generous champion of the underprivileged adoptee,
00:48:17friend of Santa.
00:48:19Huh.
00:48:19Oh, it's a shame you're not CEO.
00:48:21Making you the face of AI would be a slam dunk.
00:48:26What about you?
00:48:27You talk so much about Kansas City and your family,
00:48:30but here you are chasing a job
00:48:32that would have you relocate to New York City.
00:48:34I made a choice a long time ago to root myself
00:48:38while everyone else was spreading their wings.
00:48:42Wow, that's a lot of metaphors.
00:48:44Anyway, I don't think the rest of the world
00:48:47sees my rootedness as a strength.
00:48:50They see it as small, fearful.
00:48:54Lately, I'm starting to believe they're right,
00:48:56so I guess you could say I've got something to prove.
00:49:04What?
00:49:06It's hard to imagine anyone describing you as fearful.
00:49:24You haven't had the local Christmas experience
00:49:27until you've had the salted caramel hot cocoa.
00:49:29Hmm, tourist approved.
00:49:35How long have you been a local?
00:49:38Since I was adopted,
00:49:39and I'm not about to divulge how many years ago that was.
00:49:42Fair enough.
00:49:44Question retracted.
00:49:46Although,
00:49:47so thinking about opening our second headquarters for AI,
00:49:51which might mean a move for me,
00:49:54actually looking at some mid-sized cities.
00:49:55Oh, you should consider...
00:49:57Kansas City.
00:49:57Hey, I guess I should pull back the hometown pride too quick.
00:50:04Oh, I'm not sure if that's possible.
00:50:08So,
00:50:09Christmas in New England still living up to the hype?
00:50:13Yeah, it's really beautiful.
00:50:18But it's not home.
00:50:21Silly, I know.
00:50:23Just a little homesick.
00:50:25Hmm.
00:50:25I was going to wait until we got back to your hotel,
00:50:31but I think you could use this now.
00:50:34A little taste of home.
00:50:36Go on, it's not going to bite.
00:50:41I know it's not your mom's recipe or baked by Emma,
00:50:44but hopefully...
00:50:45It's a little taste of home.
00:50:47Mmm.
00:50:50Mmm.
00:50:52Good?
00:50:52Mm-hmm.
00:50:59Oh, that's good.
00:51:00Yeah.
00:51:00That's good.
00:51:01I just don't know what we can do.
00:51:08Hey, what's going on?
00:51:10The venue for the kids' Christmas pageant was double booked.
00:51:14They dropped us.
00:51:15Well, find another venue.
00:51:16Everywhere else that I've called is way outside of our budget.
00:51:19All that rehearsing, how are we going to break it to them?
00:51:21Maybe we could reschedule for January,
00:51:23or we could divert some of the funds from the gala budget,
00:51:26but that won't work because we're already...
00:51:26The gala!
00:51:27Okay, one thing at a time.
00:51:28No, no, no, that's just it.
00:51:29We could do two things at a time.
00:51:32Have the kids perform at the gala,
00:51:34but the donors see exactly how important their donations are.
00:51:37We could let the donors bring their kids
00:51:39and make it fun for the whole family.
00:51:40Now that is the Christmas spirit.
00:51:44Oh, we could have cookie decorating stations
00:51:46and a Santa photo booth.
00:51:48Oh, we could make snowflakes of people.
00:51:49Jackie, this is a donor gala with its heart in the right place,
00:51:54and I love it.
00:51:56I love it.
00:51:57Well, in that case, I have another crazy idea.
00:52:02I think William Austin should speak.
00:52:06Look, I know it's a big ask,
00:52:07but Darcy has shown me that if you ask,
00:52:10the worst thing that can happen is they can say no.
00:52:13But we have to try.
00:52:14It's the 10th anniversary.
00:52:16We need a message from our founders
00:52:17showing that our leadership has their hearts in the right place.
00:52:20Have any of us even met him?
00:52:23Jackie, you've been here for 10 years.
00:52:25Well, he should know you.
00:52:28If William Austin really got to know you the way I have,
00:52:32there would be no way he could say no.
00:52:37So you know what?
00:52:39We're going to take that invitation straight to him.
00:52:42You know, four is a crowd.
00:52:49I could just wait in the car.
00:52:54Excuse me.
00:52:55We'd like to meet with William Austin.
00:52:57I'd love to play poker with Rudolph.
00:52:59I'll bet his nose is a tell.
00:53:02Sorry.
00:53:03I thought we were saying things that were never going to happen.
00:53:06William Austin doesn't take unsolicited meetings.
00:53:07What are you guys doing here?
00:53:11Glenn, we have a pitch to run by you and William Austin.
00:53:15Can't wait.
00:53:17I'd love to hear it.
00:53:23I think it's a brilliant idea.
00:53:27Really?
00:53:27What a lovely opportunity to embrace true holiday spirit.
00:53:32Exactly.
00:53:32And you think William Austin would be willing to speak?
00:53:38If you don't mind,
00:53:40I would love to have a moment with Darcy
00:53:41to talk through Mr. Austin's availability.
00:53:44But please, don't hesitate to reach out
00:53:46with anything else the gala might need.
00:53:49Mm-hmm.
00:53:51I'm staying.
00:53:54I'm sorry, Glenn.
00:53:56Remind me what your role is again.
00:53:57Vice President of Communications.
00:54:03Ah, fascinating.
00:54:04And is that higher than Chief Financial Officer?
00:54:16Please, have a seat.
00:54:23You seem like a smart woman, by all accounts.
00:54:26You had to know
00:54:28that there was no way Mr. Austin would do this.
00:54:32It is the 10th anniversary.
00:54:34And it is Christmas.
00:54:36Can't blame us for trying.
00:54:37Frankly, I think it shows
00:54:39a disappointing lack of respect.
00:54:41I'm sorry?
00:54:42You leveraged the charity to go above my head,
00:54:45to reconsider your firm for Austin's PR work.
00:54:47I was only thinking of the charity.
00:54:50You may have charmed Glenn Goodman,
00:54:51but I see right through you.
00:54:52You never saw this charity as anything else
00:54:55but a means to an end.
00:54:58Now, hold on just a second.
00:55:00It was my idea to approach Mr. Austin about speaking.
00:55:03Not Darcy's.
00:55:04Darcy's demonstrated how much she cares over and over.
00:55:06I was scared to come today,
00:55:08and I did it for Darcy.
00:55:09But why should I be scared to see my boss's boss?
00:55:13What kind of culture is that?
00:55:14I have fallen in love with Emerald these past few weeks,
00:55:19and when you love something, you show up for it.
00:55:22You don't abandon it like Mr. Austin has.
00:55:24Whether or not you hire me or my firm to do your PR,
00:55:28please convince Mr. Austin to show up
00:55:31for the teachers and students he claims to care about.
00:55:35That was what we in the stage business call a mic drop.
00:55:46Boom.
00:55:47Darcy, wait.
00:55:49Will you give us a minute?
00:55:56What were you thinking?
00:55:58I don't know, but it felt great.
00:56:01I feel like my whole body is on fire right now.
00:56:03I was assertive and firm, and honestly, thank you.
00:56:07Me?
00:56:08No, no, no.
00:56:09I do not endorse this.
00:56:10Yes, you.
00:56:11I know I called you a no guy,
00:56:13but you're a take-no-nonsense guy.
00:56:14That's what you do.
00:56:15You stand up for what's right,
00:56:17even if it gets you in trouble with your boss.
00:56:20You should have run it by me before you came here.
00:56:22I wanted to take a big swing.
00:56:25I struck out, but I feel great.
00:56:27Darcy,
00:56:29if you could meet William Austin,
00:56:34what would you tell him?
00:56:37With no-nonsense, curmudgeonly energy.
00:56:42I'd tell him there are ways
00:56:43to uphold his father's legacy
00:56:45without being in the spotlight.
00:56:47But the CEO is the leader of the company.
00:56:50Great leadership requires empathy,
00:56:53vision, and transparency.
00:56:55Winona doesn't want your agency representing A.I.
00:57:00But I will fight for you to get a meeting
00:57:04with William Austin if you still want it.
00:57:05I came here because I believed he genuinely wanted
00:57:09to make the world a better place.
00:57:11Do you think that's true?
00:57:13Deep down, yes.
00:57:15At least, it's who he wants to be.
00:57:19I don't know how I feel about William Austin anymore,
00:57:23but if you believe in him, I trust you.
00:57:28I trust you.
00:57:39Choose for me, dear old Saint Nate.
00:57:41Won't you think it's right?
00:57:43Wait.
00:57:44Wait, we have to do our bows?
00:57:46Then something about being on stage changed her.
00:57:50She got a glint in her eye.
00:57:52She commanded the stage.
00:57:55And now, she exudes confidence wherever she goes.
00:57:59That change, that's why we do what we do here.
00:58:08I can't believe you put me up to this.
00:58:10You can drop out.
00:58:11Really?
00:58:12Just admit that putting yourself out there
00:58:14isn't as easy as it seems.
00:58:16Done.
00:58:17It's not as easy as it seems.
00:58:18OK, now, one for the camera.
00:58:21No, not the time.
00:58:23Riley, you were incredible.
00:58:25Really?
00:58:26I'm so pumped.
00:58:27I feel like I can do anything.
00:58:29You ready to run this number?
00:58:31Yes.
00:58:31Oh, wow.
00:58:33OK.
00:58:34Mm-hmm.
00:58:40Oh, stay right there.
00:58:44What size shoe do you wear?
00:58:45You're not hurt, are you?
00:58:46No, no, no, I'm fine.
00:58:47The strap just broke.
00:58:48I'm size 7.
00:58:49Come on.
00:58:50I knew this was a bad idea.
00:58:51No, no, no, Riley.
00:58:53You know the old show business saying,
00:58:55a bad rehearsal makes for a great performance.
00:58:57That's true.
00:58:58That's true.
00:58:59Yeah.
00:58:59That's true.
00:59:00Right.
00:59:10What do you know about dance shoes?
00:59:15Is there a dance shoe store, or?
00:59:18Just tell me her size.
00:59:19She's a 7.
00:59:20Thanks.
00:59:21What?
00:59:22Ah, that obvious?
00:59:26You were whistling.
00:59:27All that's missing is a course of Cartoon Ranger
00:59:29and misfit toys.
00:59:31I don't know what you mean.
00:59:32Just be careful.
00:59:34I'm always careful.
00:59:35You can't just cut it off this time
00:59:37if things get too close for comfort.
00:59:38This is a horse of a different color.
00:59:41So we keep it professional.
00:59:45Yeah, good luck with that.
00:59:49Thank you for taking care of the kid's store prizes
00:59:51for the gala.
00:59:52Who would have thought in the same hotel bar,
00:59:54curmudgeonly Scrooge Glenn Goodman
00:59:56would be delivering toys for children?
00:59:58Oh.
00:59:59You mean the night I almost had to have my foot
01:00:01surgically removed from my mouth?
01:00:04Yeah, I'd say we've both changed a bit since then.
01:00:07Oh, yeah.
01:00:07I've moved from proud no guy to begrudging maybe guy.
01:00:12And you are soon to be star of the gala stage.
01:00:1710 blissful minutes of not freaking out,
01:00:19and you just popped him like a balloon.
01:00:22You really that nervous?
01:00:24Every time I imagine bolting for the Canadian border,
01:00:27I remember Riley.
01:00:29It's way easier to be brave for the right person.
01:00:32Yeah, I get that.
01:00:33My work family is very close.
01:00:36There's nothing I wouldn't do for them.
01:00:39And your family family?
01:00:43Well, my wife and kids don't talk to me so much.
01:00:49Well, shall we?
01:00:53Um, did you say wife and kids?
01:00:58Oh, right, um, yeah, we don't really talk so much.
01:01:03On account of them being non-existent makes it hard.
01:01:07No wife, no kids, just me.
01:01:10And that is what you're asking, right?
01:01:13I just hadn't heard you say anything.
01:01:15I was curious.
01:01:17Curious?
01:01:18Well, obviously, you care about kids.
01:01:21Feel like it might have come up.
01:01:24And what about you?
01:01:26Curious, are we?
01:01:29I have a habit of calling it before yellow cards
01:01:32turn into red cards.
01:01:33So you're a bit judgy.
01:01:35No, I just think small things are an indication of character.
01:01:41People like you make me nervous to date.
01:01:43What happens when someone finds out
01:01:46I don't always make my bed?
01:01:47Oh, I once turned around in traffic
01:01:49because I forgot to make my bed.
01:01:51Ooh.
01:01:52Now who's judgy?
01:01:55But, like you said,
01:01:57it's easier to be brave for the right person.
01:02:02Right.
01:02:03I know I've given you a hard time about dancing,
01:02:05but I left you a good luck token at the front desk.
01:02:11What is it?
01:02:15Good night, Darcy.
01:02:17Wait, it's bad luck to wish someone good luck
01:02:19before a performance.
01:02:22Okay, it's not for luck.
01:02:25It's for triumph.
01:02:31Excuse me, a package for room 415?
01:02:39Bye-bye.
01:02:40Why are there so many people?
01:02:41Yeah, it's a shame to be so good at your job.
01:02:43I heard that, and I've tucked it away in my brain,
01:02:45and will review it when my heart doesn't feel like
01:02:46there's a tiny man trying to punch his way out of my face.
01:02:47I'm sorry.
01:02:48I'm sorry.
01:02:49I'm sorry.
01:02:50I'm sorry.
01:02:51I'm sorry.
01:02:52I'm sorry.
01:02:53I'm sorry.
01:02:54I'm sorry.
01:02:55I'm sorry.
01:02:56I'm sorry.
01:02:57I'm sorry.
01:02:58I'm sorry.
01:02:59Bye-bye.
01:03:00Why are there so many people?
01:03:03Yeah, it's a shame to be so good at your job.
01:03:06I heard that, and I've tucked it away in my brain,
01:03:08and will review it when my heart doesn't feel like
01:03:10there's a tiny man trying to punch his way out of my chest.
01:03:14May I have your attention, please?
01:03:20Friends of the Emerald Educational Trust,
01:03:23thank you for coming tonight.
01:03:25Every year, you spread Christmas joy to hardworking teachers
01:03:28and students across the nation.
01:03:31Recently, a friend taught me that we all have a responsibility
01:03:35to lead by example, and I am going to do my best tonight.
01:03:40Ready, kids?
01:03:44Try us and take a lesson in your ear this way.
01:04:02Don't you tell a single song that I'm going to say.
01:04:08Christmas Eve is coming soon, and I'm going to be there.
01:04:13Whisper what you'll bring to me, tell me if you can.
01:04:18When the clock is shrinking to, when I'm fast asleep.
01:04:23Down the chimney, broad and black, with your pack you'll clean.
01:04:28All the stockings you'll find, hanging in a row.
01:04:33Mine will be the shortest one, you'll be short from row.
01:04:38Jolly wants a pair of space, Susie wants a dolly.
01:04:43Nelly wants a storybook, shrinking skulls are falling.
01:04:48Ask for me, I'm a saint of this special mind.
01:04:53Choose for me, sir, I'll say then, what you think is right.
01:04:59That was a once in a lifetime experience, and Wiley, you were amazing.
01:05:09Thank you, Darcy, I never would have been braving to do this without you.
01:05:13That was the first time I heard.
01:05:18Excuse me, you were incredible.
01:05:20Oh, well, I had a little help in triumphing.
01:05:23Mm-hmm.
01:05:24Not the only dancer, I see.
01:05:26Credit where credit is due.
01:05:27I could not have done what you did tonight.
01:05:28You put me up to it.
01:05:29That doesn't mean I could have done it.
01:05:30Oh, I don't know about that.
01:05:31You've been full of surprises from the start, Glenn Goodman.
01:05:32Mm-hmm.
01:05:33Like what?
01:05:34Like you didn't expect a no-guy to be the harbinger of Santa.
01:05:38I don't know about that.
01:05:39You've been full of surprises from the start, Glenn Goodman.
01:05:41Mm-hmm.
01:05:42Like what?
01:05:43Like you didn't expect a no-guy to be the harbinger of Santa.
01:05:52Well, your enthusiasm is very infectious.
01:05:55Or for the no-guy sent to enforce boundaries to become our biggest cheerleader.
01:06:00You made it pretty hard to stay impartial.
01:06:02I know William Austin wasn't ready, but it's the 10th anniversary.
01:06:08Somebody should speak.
01:06:10Maybe it's a little late for one more high-profile guest.
01:06:13Oh, I'm sure we could find someone with charm, vision, charisma closer than you think.
01:06:21No, no, no, no.
01:06:24Nope.
01:06:25Not happening.
01:06:26Mm-mm.
01:06:27Come on.
01:06:28What you told me, your story, you are the perfect person to speak for AI tonight.
01:06:32You really believe in me that much?
01:06:34Absolutely.
01:06:41Okay.
01:06:42Yeah?
01:06:43Yeah.
01:06:44Yeah.
01:06:45Yeah, I'll do it.
01:06:46Let me just go find Riley.
01:06:47Amazing.
01:06:48You are amazing.
01:06:50Huh.
01:06:55For triumph.
01:06:56It is my great pleasure to introduce, on behalf of Austin, Inc., our Vice President of Communications, Glenn Goodman.
01:07:11You know, for the past three weeks, I have had the pleasure of watching this foundation at work.
01:07:22And what I have seen has absolutely blown me away.
01:07:26I, uh, see, I was an at-risk student in a low-income neighborhood before I was adopted at ten years old.
01:07:39I was personally saved by the dedication and the generosity of teachers, making twice the impact with half the budget of other schools.
01:07:48Everything that I have now is because of what they so selflessly gave.
01:07:53And I am so proud to be here tonight, celebrating teachers and their students.
01:08:02You know, I'd like to pull the curtain back and show you some of the hard-working people from Emerald Educational Trust.
01:08:08Jackie Crowe.
01:08:09Would you please come up here?
01:08:11The brilliance of Jackie cannot be overstated or contained.
01:08:23For the fun you had tonight, you can thank our Director of Policy, Bridget Tinsley.
01:08:27Dr. Tinsley, could you please come up?
01:08:34She is the beating heart of this foundation.
01:08:36Mr. Riley Lyons.
01:08:40There's no doubting Riley's talent after tonight.
01:08:46What would have impressed me most would have been his courage.
01:08:50He fights for these kids with every fiber of his being.
01:08:56Finally.
01:08:59A big thank you to Miss Darcy Gale.
01:09:02Darcy, could you come up?
01:09:04She graciously offered three weeks of pro bono work during our most important season.
01:09:17Christmas.
01:09:19Now, when she got here from Kansas City, we weren't really sure what to expect.
01:09:23But she helped each one of us reconnect with our sense of wonder, heart, and courage.
01:09:29And I am so proud to announce that Gum PR and Darcy Gale will be handling all of AI's publicity moving forward.
01:09:42Glenn, they're gonna fire you.
01:09:45No, they won't.
01:09:47I'm sorry.
01:09:48You know, Darcy once told me that great leadership requires empathy, vision, and transparency.
01:09:57And in the spirit of transparency, I must confess that I am not Glenn Goodman.
01:10:06I am William Austin, CEO of Austin Inc., and founder of the Emerald Educational Trust.
01:10:15And I could not be prouder of this charity and the students and the teachers that it supports.
01:10:20Thank you all so much.
01:10:21Merry Christmas.
01:10:22Merry Christmas.
01:10:35Darcy.
01:10:40Say something.
01:10:44I am upset.
01:10:47I deserve that.
01:10:48At myself for not catching on.
01:10:50I thought I was smarter than that.
01:10:51No, it was a very carefully guarded secret.
01:10:53I'm upset that I allowed my heart to get tangled up in someone else's games.
01:10:57Insecurities.
01:10:58For once, I had the courage to throw myself out of my comfort zone, and it was...
01:11:04It was for nothing.
01:11:05No, no. It wasn't for nothing.
01:11:07It was all a lie.
01:11:11I have spent the past decade hiding.
01:11:13Trying to keep my head down while I try to keep my father's legacy alive.
01:11:20I think I've probably spent my whole life hiding.
01:11:23Trying to shield myself from a world that didn't seem fair, or good, or trustworthy.
01:11:29But this is the first time I've been just...
01:11:33William.
01:11:34But you weren't William.
01:11:35No, it wasn't my name, but it was me.
01:11:37I hope the world gets to know the person I met these past few weeks.
01:11:43He's a person worth knowing.
01:11:48And I'm very grateful you think I'm worthy of the job, but...
01:11:52I'm referring the account to the New York office.
01:11:55Darcy, please, please don't do this.
01:12:01Do you want to know how I feel?
01:12:04I feel hurt.
01:12:08Merry Christmas, William.
01:12:12If you have a secret crime-fighting identity, tell me now.
01:12:32Mmm, not a chance.
01:12:35Dogs are always genuine.
01:12:38Mmm.
01:12:46And in five, four, three, two...
01:12:51Conquering hero returns.
01:12:53Hi.
01:12:54Hi.
01:12:56Darcy, so glad you're back.
01:12:57Aw, thanks, Clara.
01:12:59Hey, you're back.
01:13:01Dad.
01:13:02Did you bring us anything cool from Connecticut?
01:13:04No.
01:13:07You just sit back and relax.
01:13:09Aw, you're so sweet.
01:13:11Welcome home, honey.
01:13:15Well, how was the trip?
01:13:18Well, let's just say there's no place like home.
01:13:21Here, have a glass, everyone.
01:13:25You're welcome.
01:13:35You're awfully quiet.
01:13:37Just tired from traveling.
01:13:40If anything, there's no filter when you're tired.
01:13:43We saw the speech on the news.
01:13:47He seemed like a nice young man.
01:13:49Oh, he seemed like a lot of things.
01:13:51This can't be the first time a client has withheld information.
01:13:54Oh, not something this large.
01:13:57I just don't get it.
01:13:59I mean, you were so excited about this job,
01:14:01and you put so much on the line for it, and you got it.
01:14:04It's about client trust.
01:14:06I-I knew that William Autzen was media resistant,
01:14:09but I didn't think he would...
01:14:11I mean, if I had known the whole time,
01:14:12do you think I would have...
01:14:14I-I just can't believe I fell for that.
01:14:18Fell for that?
01:14:19Or him?
01:14:35Welcome back.
01:14:36How are you doing?
01:14:37Feel good about your decision?
01:14:39Yes, I feel good.
01:14:44Hey, Jackie.
01:14:45Hi.
01:14:48Can we talk through a foundation PR issue?
01:14:50Of course.
01:14:52Oh, hi.
01:14:54It's so good to see all your faces.
01:14:56We miss you. How are you doing?
01:14:58I'm okay.
01:15:00What's the PR issue?
01:15:01Oh, we have a problem with you not taking your dream PR job.
01:15:04And we know that the reveal must have really hurt you.
01:15:06And I know it must be scary to take the leap to a big city.
01:15:09But we refuse to let William Austin or anything else stand in your way.
01:15:13Thanks, you guys.
01:15:16Yeah, I've been thinking about why I was reaching for that job.
01:15:20I felt like I've been playing it small and I needed something big to validate me.
01:15:24I wish we'd been friends before.
01:15:25I would have told you to speak more kindly to yourself.
01:15:28The real work, the work that changes the world for the better,
01:15:30doesn't usually win fancy awards and most of the world will never see it.
01:15:35But people like me and Jackie and Riley and you, we do it anyway.
01:15:40That's who you are, Darcy.
01:15:42You're right.
01:15:44And I believe in AI's mission.
01:15:47But the thought of leaving home for good?
01:15:50I don't know. It just makes my chest ache.
01:15:52Maybe you're scared to march to the beat of your own drum.
01:15:55But that doesn't sound like the Darcy I know.
01:15:57Maybe you could ask to work from home.
01:16:00Or split your time between there and here.
01:16:02Or partner up with someone from the New York office.
01:16:05Or...
01:16:06I should have known you'd give me a million possibilities to consider.
01:16:10But there's solutions to the wrong problem.
01:16:13Am I right?
01:16:17All in all, I would say that we are in an excellent position closing out Q4.
01:16:27William.
01:16:28Mm.
01:16:31Yeah, sounds good.
01:16:33Um, great work.
01:16:37You know, I don't think I've ever been as nervous as I was when you took to the stage at the gala.
01:16:43You were incredible.
01:16:45And your father would have been so very proud.
01:16:49And I am happy to admit that I was wrong about Darcy, and I'm glad that we're moving forward with her.
01:16:58Well, Gum will be handling our PR, but Darcy's turned down the position.
01:17:02Well, that's unacceptable.
01:17:04You have to convince her otherwise.
01:17:07I had no idea she made such an impression.
01:17:10Well, you know how much I respected and admired your father.
01:17:17Darcy helped me realize I worked harder to uphold George's vision than to help you find your own.
01:17:24What vision?
01:17:28The article was right.
01:17:31No George Austin.
01:17:33No.
01:17:36And thank goodness for that.
01:17:38George saw the future very clearly, but he didn't see how people fit into it.
01:17:43But you do.
01:17:45George was a visionary, but you are a leader.
01:17:49And it's time to be true to yourself.
01:17:52To lead how you want.
01:17:54Wherever you want.
01:17:56And with whomever you want.
01:17:59Thank you. That means a lot.
01:18:02Do I have to spell it out for you?
01:18:05Go.
01:18:06Go find her.
01:18:07Win her back.
01:18:09Go find her.
01:18:10Fly.
01:18:11Fly.
01:18:25I'm so sorry.
01:18:26I shouldn't have lied to you.
01:18:32I can't tell you how lonely it has been being surrounded by people who see my father's legacy but don't see me.
01:18:39It was safer to protect myself.
01:18:43I found a million reasons to keep myself smaller than I am.
01:18:47I think you get that.
01:18:48I, I, I was, I was a no guy.
01:18:55I didn't realize what I was missing until you dropped into my life.
01:19:00Treat everyone like family.
01:19:02With your ability to see through it all.
01:19:05And you did see through it.
01:19:07You see a version of me that I can't even see.
01:19:14And that's the man that I want to be.
01:19:19Wow.
01:19:20That was really sweet.
01:19:24And I want to talk, but it's Christmas Eve.
01:19:29I thought it'd be kind of romantic.
01:19:31No, no. I, I mean, there's a cavalry of relatives that are going to be here any minute.
01:19:35And, um, you just, you, you have to get out of here.
01:19:37No, I love the new family.
01:19:38No, no, no. I, I want to talk and, and we will talk.
01:19:40But you have to get out of here.
01:19:41I want to talk. We will talk.
01:19:42Oh!
01:19:43You must be Glenn.
01:19:47Or, uh, or William, is it?
01:19:49Oh, my gosh.
01:19:51How exciting to have you here for Christmas.
01:19:54Hi.
01:19:55Hello.
01:19:56Hi.
01:19:57It's very nice to meet you.
01:19:58Nice to meet you.
01:20:03You ready?
01:20:04Hi.
01:20:05Do you need anything, William?
01:20:20No, I'm great.
01:20:21I...
01:20:32Do you mind if I join you?
01:20:35Please?
01:20:40You know, I, um, I thought you were this mysterious, larger-than-life figure.
01:20:46The great and powerful Austin.
01:20:49I was afraid if I ever met you, I'd feel so small.
01:20:55But you didn't turn out to be any of the things I thought.
01:20:58Nope.
01:20:59Just a man behind the curtain.
01:21:03A very flawed man.
01:21:05Yes.
01:21:08But also a caring man.
01:21:10You're very generous.
01:21:12And stubborn.
01:21:14And...
01:21:15Brilliant.
01:21:17And...
01:21:18Compassionate.
01:21:19And funny.
01:21:20And...
01:21:21All kinds of other juxtapositions that made me fall for you.
01:21:25Well, that's not just breeze past that.
01:21:27That's...
01:21:28But you're remaking AI to be truer to your values.
01:21:31And I have to stay true to mine.
01:21:34And it took going all the way across the country to realize that I wasn't stuck before.
01:21:40It was planted.
01:21:42I love my roots.
01:21:43I love what I've grown here.
01:21:46And, yes, the occasional adventure is fun, but...
01:21:51My home is here.
01:21:55I'm sorry if that's a deal-breaker.
01:22:01You know, we had all sorts of great options for our second headquarters.
01:22:06I just, I couldn't get this voice out of my head.
01:22:08I was saying, Kansas City, Kansas City.
01:22:13You have a great tech startup scene.
01:22:15Oh, we do.
01:22:16Mm-hmm.
01:22:17And bringing jobs to a mid-sized city would be...
01:22:19Brilliant PR move.
01:22:20Mm-hmm.
01:22:21That's what our gum rep said.
01:22:22Right?
01:22:26Right.
01:22:29AI does have a communications issue I was hoping you could weigh in on.
01:22:34We need a new VP of communications.
01:22:36This last guy was a total flake.
01:22:39Someone that has a relationship with gum would be good.
01:22:42Uh, doesn't mind traveling now and again to our global clientele.
01:22:47Also, if...
01:22:48If it's too soon, or you just don't want to work with me, or...
01:22:53It would be based here, right?
01:22:55Absolutely.
01:22:57And you would be here?
01:23:01Of course.
01:23:03And I've heard there's no place like Kansas City.
01:23:07Oh, there's no place like home.
01:23:11Merry Christmas, Darcy.
01:23:13Merry Christmas, William.
01:23:15Merry Christmas, William.
01:23:17Merry Christmas, William.
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