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00:00:00Jingle and feed, that's the Jingle Bell Ride.
00:00:06Committed to food excellence.
00:00:14How'd it go?
00:00:15Good.
00:00:16Chamber of Commerce loved the sandwiches and cookies.
00:00:18They placed a standing lunch order for their monthly meeting.
00:00:21That's great.
00:00:23But we lost City Hall weekly dinners to the Bradford brothers.
00:00:27What? No.
00:00:28Uh, adding insult to injury.
00:00:30Those were all over town.
00:00:31That was actually on the front door.
00:00:33They would love getting every catering job in this town,
00:00:35even if it meant putting us out of business.
00:00:38Well, good thing we put out the magnets before the holiday season.
00:00:41Those were a brilliant idea.
00:00:42Because no one throws magnets away.
00:00:44Unlike...
00:00:49Any new calls?
00:00:50No.
00:00:53I should probably get in line to see Santa with all the other kids in town.
00:00:56Well, if you think that'll work, then I'll come with you.
00:01:00Okay, there.
00:01:01What do you think?
00:01:04You are amazing.
00:01:06You know, it's just missing one thing.
00:01:22There.
00:01:23You are amazing.
00:01:25I love it.
00:01:25Okay, I'm gonna go drop it off.
00:01:27Great, I'll start on the quiches.
00:01:28Oh, and I am meeting my brother for dinner at Christmas in the Square.
00:01:30Do you mind locking up after?
00:01:31Oh, yeah, no problem.
00:01:33Tell Kyle I say hi.
00:01:34I will.
00:01:41Are you sure you can't join us for Christmas in the Keys?
00:01:43The Beach House has more than enough room.
00:01:45I wish I could.
00:01:47I have a couple holiday orders.
00:01:48I just, I can't afford to cancel them.
00:01:51We're proud of you, baby sis.
00:01:53You're really making a go of your catering company.
00:01:55Well, I've sunk every penny I have into it.
00:01:58It's my lifelong dream.
00:01:59I, I can't afford to fail.
00:02:02It hasn't even been a year and you're already too busy
00:02:04for the annual Frost family Christmas vacation.
00:02:06Okay, we'll celebrate Christmas when I'm back.
00:02:12Is that?
00:02:13It's my ex and his new girlfriend.
00:02:18I thought he was a decent guy.
00:02:19What happened?
00:02:22We weren't on the same page
00:02:23and it took me much longer than it should have to realize that.
00:02:27And he refused to try new food.
00:02:30In my experience, the three C's of a healthy relationship are
00:02:34communication, commitment and compromise.
00:02:37Okay, well, I will remember that
00:02:39when I decide to dive back into the dating pool.
00:02:43I just want you to be happy.
00:02:46If I can make Molly's Menu Magic a success,
00:02:49I will be as happy as a kid on Christmas morning.
00:02:53So.
00:03:10Welcome home, Mr. Harrison.
00:03:12Or should I say Mr. Jacob?
00:03:14Very funny, Robert.
00:03:16Oh, it's good to see you.
00:03:18It's good to see you too.
00:03:19What's here doesn't seem enough.
00:03:21Well, not much use for event photographers around here.
00:03:24Uh, no, no.
00:03:25I'll get it later.
00:03:28Where is she?
00:03:29She's in the library putting the finishing touches on the Christmas tree.
00:03:33Okay, I'm going to catch up with you later.
00:03:37I want to surprise her.
00:03:47Now you look perfect.
00:03:54Oh, Carson!
00:03:57Oh, I'm so glad you're home.
00:03:59Oh, so glad to be back.
00:04:00You don't normally come until the morning of the Christmas gala.
00:04:03No, my show in Milan ended early, so.
00:04:06I'm glad.
00:04:08And I expect full photo approval.
00:04:10Oh, that goes without saying.
00:04:12Are you hungry?
00:04:14Uh, no, I'll make myself something later if I get hungry.
00:04:17Since when do you cook?
00:04:19I'm a whiz in the kitchen with anything to do with mixing milk
00:04:22or water.
00:04:24Just the basic things.
00:04:26Shall I show you the plans for this year's Christmas gala?
00:04:30That's pretty much the same every year, isn't it?
00:04:32Tell you what.
00:04:34Next year, when you take over the foundation,
00:04:37you can change things up however you like.
00:04:40I am not taking over the foundation.
00:04:43One of the cousins will be much better.
00:04:45The cousins have too many responsibilities as it is
00:04:48and are already stretched too thin.
00:04:50Tell you what.
00:04:51You're tired.
00:04:52We will discuss this at another time.
00:04:54That sounds good.
00:04:56Carson, I'm glad you're home.
00:04:59So am I.
00:05:01Tell me about Milan.
00:05:12Morning.
00:05:13Good morning.
00:05:14Would you like some juice or a Danish?
00:05:16Uh, no, just some tea.
00:05:18Ah, I got it.
00:05:20You don't have to take care of me.
00:05:22It's my job to take care of you.
00:05:25Maybe it's time to settle down in one place.
00:05:28Wow.
00:05:30That was an amazing impression of Aunt Jean.
00:05:33I may be parroting her concerns, but
00:05:36I think of you like my own nephew.
00:05:38I know.
00:05:39But I enjoy not having my future mapped out for me.
00:05:41No obligations.
00:05:42No one knows I'm part of the Harrison dynasty.
00:05:44Your aunt worries about you.
00:05:47I know she's looking forward to...
00:05:49The gala is a thank you to our board and benefactors,
00:05:52and I will not serve them an over-salted entree
00:05:55and dessert bars that taste as if they came
00:05:57from the day-old section of the supermarket.
00:06:00You quit?
00:06:01Fine.
00:06:02And meanwhile, I will look for a caterer
00:06:04who understands the meaning of high-quality cuisine.
00:06:06Thank you.
00:06:07Goodbye.
00:06:10We need a new caterer.
00:06:13Christmas gala's in eight days, right?
00:06:14I am well aware of that.
00:06:16Robert, who else do we have in the file?
00:06:20Oh, my, I appreciate your organisational abilities.
00:06:25So...
00:06:28Which shall we choose?
00:06:35Hello?
00:06:42Happy holidays!
00:06:44How can I help you?
00:06:46I'm looking for Molly Frost.
00:06:49I'm Molly.
00:06:50I'm Jean Harrison of the Harrison Foundation.
00:06:53Yes, of course.
00:06:54Your family's done incredible things for the community.
00:06:57The grant you gave to the local school
00:06:58that saved the arts program.
00:06:59All of the programs, really.
00:07:00I mean, it's incredible.
00:07:02What can I do for you, Mrs. Harrison?
00:07:04I could have called, but I find it is important
00:07:07to see the catering premises for myself.
00:07:10Understood.
00:07:11We have all our licences and certifications.
00:07:13Yes, I see that.
00:07:15Every year, we have a Christmas gala
00:07:17with a dinner on December 23rd.
00:07:19I know it's short notice.
00:07:20I would love to.
00:07:21Excellent.
00:07:23Are you available to come for an interview
00:07:26this afternoon at three o'clock?
00:07:29Oh, an interview?
00:07:31I need to be assured that you can indeed
00:07:33create magical cuisine.
00:07:35Of course, I will be there.
00:07:38Thank you for the opportunity.
00:07:40No, thank you.
00:07:48Hey.
00:07:50Hi.
00:07:51Jean Harrison might want us to cater
00:07:53the Harrison Foundation Christmas Gala.
00:07:55That's the biggest event of the year.
00:07:56I know.
00:07:57We have to be there at three.
00:07:59I think she might want us to make her a meal.
00:08:01Oh, but what about the Christmas dessert
00:08:03that we're catering for the Senior Citizen
00:08:05event this afternoon?
00:08:06Oh, right.
00:08:07That's today.
00:08:10Okay.
00:08:10If you can please come to my office
00:08:12at three o'clock, I'll see you there.
00:08:13Okay.
00:08:14Thank you.
00:08:17You can do that on your own.
00:08:18Yeah, maybe Cindy can help me.
00:08:20Oh no, she's out of town.
00:08:22You don't know him, but my friend Taylor
00:08:24is a fantastic sous chef,
00:08:25and he's in between jobs right now.
00:08:27I'll just text him.
00:08:28Yes, please.
00:08:29And he's just one town away,
00:08:30so he's not that far.
00:08:31Great.
00:08:32He's free.
00:08:33Wow, amazing.
00:08:34Okay, tell him to meet me there.
00:08:36Okay.
00:08:38Now I just have to figure out what to serve.
00:08:40Oh, you got this.
00:08:48You must be Molly.
00:08:50Lovely to meet you, Mr. Harrison.
00:08:52Mr. Harrison passed many years ago.
00:08:54I'm Robert, the long time,
00:08:56but not long-suffering estate manager.
00:08:58Please come in.
00:08:59Thank you.
00:09:08Wow, it's beautiful.
00:09:10Jean decorated everything herself.
00:09:13Let me show you the kitchen.
00:09:17Wow.
00:09:19This is my dream kitchen.
00:09:22Jean would like you to prepare her
00:09:23a three-course holiday meal.
00:09:25You will, of course, be compensated
00:09:26for your time today.
00:09:27Any dietary restrictions?
00:09:29None whatsoever.
00:09:30Though she does have a certain fondness for chocolate.
00:09:32After my own heart.
00:09:34When my sous chef arrives,
00:09:35will you send him in?
00:09:36Certainly.
00:09:37Good luck.
00:09:39Thank you.
00:09:47There you are, finally.
00:09:56Finally?
00:09:56Are your hands clean?
00:09:58Just washed them.
00:09:59Great. You can finish mincing the celery.
00:10:01Carrots need to be julienned.
00:10:02The parsnips need to be peeled and chopped.
00:10:05What are we making?
00:10:06A holiday heirloom tomato salad
00:10:08with a lemon-thyme panko-crusted chicken
00:10:10and a parsnip puree.
00:10:11For dessert, we're doing a pistachio
00:10:12cranberry fudge brownie.
00:10:14Yum.
00:10:15Hope I get to have some.
00:10:17Very funny.
00:10:19Get to work. We don't have much time.
00:10:21Yes, ma'am.
00:10:31The celery needs to be minced.
00:10:34Cut into very small pieces.
00:10:37That better?
00:10:38Who taught you how to hold a knife?
00:10:41You gotta move your hand up like that.
00:10:46It's better. This needs to be perfect.
00:10:50Why's that?
00:10:51Didn't Christina tell you?
00:10:53This is for Jean Harrison.
00:10:55She's fired nearly every catering company she's ever used.
00:10:58Apparently, she's impossible to please.
00:11:01Is that so?
00:11:02Who else hires a caterer to come to their house
00:11:03and cook as an interview?
00:11:06Well, I guess you didn't have to come.
00:11:08Are you kidding?
00:11:09This dinner could make my career.
00:11:11I need this job.
00:11:13Gotcha.
00:11:14Your sous chef is here. He's washing his hands.
00:11:19Then who?
00:11:20Carson, what are you doing down here?
00:11:24I was just coming in to get a snack and I was put to work.
00:11:27Your aunt would like to see you.
00:11:29Your aunt? Who's your aunt?
00:11:31Not...
00:11:32Jean Harrison.
00:11:34Yeah, look, I'm really sorry.
00:11:37I was just... everything looks delicious.
00:11:40Carson!
00:11:43I'm sorry.
00:11:45And good luck.
00:12:10Hmm.
00:12:29Is that champagne vinegar?
00:12:30Yes, I found some in the back of the pantry.
00:12:33You should have used the grainy mustard.
00:12:35And I think it needs a touch more garlic to balance out the lemon.
00:12:40You really know your flavoring agents.
00:12:42I have hosted many, many dinner parties over the years.
00:12:49Oh, you're done.
00:12:51Would you like the dessert?
00:13:05A brownie?
00:13:09Yes, I adapted my grandmother's recipe.
00:13:12She used to make it every December.
00:13:26This is very good.
00:13:28Thank you.
00:13:29But it doesn't compare with my grandfather's Christmas walnut fudge.
00:13:34If you have the recipe, I would be happy to make it for you.
00:13:37Unfortunately, the recipe was never written down.
00:13:40And despite many attempts, no one has ever managed to recreate it.
00:13:46I'm sorry if this was not up to your taste.
00:13:48Oh, no, it was delicious.
00:13:50Oh, so does that mean...
00:13:51Uh, Don is on the phone.
00:13:53Oh, this is the president of my board.
00:13:54I must take this call.
00:13:55If you'll excuse me.
00:13:56Oh, okay.
00:13:57Uh, but the Galahad?
00:13:58Yes, I have another interview and then I'll let you know my decision.
00:14:05Thank you.
00:14:07Don, so good of you to get back to me.
00:14:09Yes, I wanted to...
00:14:23Hi.
00:14:25Uh, how'd it go?
00:14:27I don't know.
00:14:28Thanks for your help earlier.
00:14:30Oh, I just walked in the kitchen.
00:14:31You put me to work.
00:14:32Look, I'm really sorry about that.
00:14:36I hope I didn't throw you after a rhythm too much.
00:14:38I was just trying to be helpful.
00:14:41You're not gonna tell your aunt what I said, are you?
00:14:43That she's, uh, difficult and impossible to please?
00:14:46I didn't mean that.
00:14:47I never would have said that if I'd known who you were.
00:14:50I know.
00:14:51That's what everyone says.
00:14:53I better go.
00:14:54Your next interview's here.
00:14:57Uh, okay.
00:15:02I've never met Taylor.
00:15:07I thought it was him.
00:15:08I just can't believe it was her nephew.
00:15:10If he tells Jean what I said, we're definitely not getting the job.
00:15:14I'm kind of curious now.
00:15:15So you said his name was Carson?
00:15:18Yeah.
00:15:18What are you looking up?
00:15:20Let's try this link.
00:15:23Yeah, okay.
00:15:24So, since the Great Depression, generations of Harrison family members have given back
00:15:29to the community to help make a better future for all.
00:15:31I didn't realize the foundation went back that far.
00:15:34Huh, here are photos from the Christmas gala.
00:15:40Oh, that's him.
00:15:45He's cute.
00:15:47You can't tell me you didn't think he was attractive.
00:15:49I didn't notice.
00:15:51Really?
00:15:52Yes, I was focused on making a three-course meal.
00:15:54Oh, okay.
00:15:59Don't worry, I'm sure we'll hear from him soon.
00:16:02Oh, getting the Harrison gala dinner would be huge.
00:16:05I need this job.
00:16:07Yeah, here's to hoping.
00:16:10We got this.
00:16:18Hi.
00:16:19Carson.
00:16:20Am I disturbing you?
00:16:21Not at all.
00:16:22Come in, sit down.
00:16:23Thanks.
00:16:27Where have you been hiding all evening?
00:16:29I was just upstairs on the phone with my agent Isabella.
00:16:32She's planning my next gig.
00:16:34Is that right?
00:16:36Don't worry, it's not until after Christmas.
00:16:38Good, that's good.
00:16:43So, how'd the interviews with the caterers go?
00:16:47They were both professional.
00:16:50The food was fresh, delicious.
00:16:53The platings and presentation were both excellent,
00:16:56but I'm leaning toward the Bradford brothers.
00:17:00Why's that?
00:17:01They've been in the business longer.
00:17:03They have more experience with dinners like this.
00:17:05I see.
00:17:08You know, I thought Molly's menu magic was impressive myself.
00:17:14Really?
00:17:14Why do you say that?
00:17:16Well, I saw her in the kitchen.
00:17:18Molly.
00:17:19Yes, Molly in the kitchen.
00:17:21And I was impressed by her technique.
00:17:26Her attention to detail.
00:17:28She made every little thing look perfect.
00:17:30I thought you would appreciate that.
00:17:33After all, experience doesn't always equal energy and enthusiasm.
00:17:39You may be right.
00:17:43Molly's menu magic it is.
00:17:45Good.
00:17:47Carson, I am very happy to see you finally taking an interest in the gala.
00:17:51Well, you know me.
00:17:52I'm happy to help when I'm in town.
00:17:55Well then, here you go.
00:17:58What?
00:17:59Take over planning the dinner.
00:18:02Aunt Jean, I've got no experience event planning.
00:18:05I just take the photographs.
00:18:06You're smart.
00:18:07You know what to do.
00:18:09I have faith in you.
00:18:10What about Stephanie?
00:18:11She's normally your second in command.
00:18:13Your cousin has enough on her plate, plus a new baby.
00:18:16And honestly, this year I'm just feeling overwhelmed.
00:18:23I can't do this by myself anymore.
00:18:28Okay, I'll take over the dinner.
00:18:35Thank you.
00:18:37I will give Molly a call.
00:18:40You can take it from there.
00:18:41All right.
00:18:43Carson, you know how important this dinner is.
00:18:48Yes, I know.
00:18:51But Aunt Jean, this doesn't mean that I'm going to be working for the Foundation full time.
00:18:55Okay?
00:18:57Our focus will be on making this Christmas gala the best that it can be.
00:19:01We can discuss your future role at another time.
00:19:22Leo!
00:19:23Hey.
00:19:24Hey.
00:19:24Who are these for?
00:19:27Oh, uh, Tammy.
00:19:29Bookstore.
00:19:29Oh, yeah, I'm prepping for the big art gallery holiday party tonight.
00:19:33It's going to be like 200 people, you know?
00:19:36Wow, that's great.
00:19:38Yeah.
00:19:40Have you heard from Jean Harrison?
00:19:43Uh, not yet.
00:19:44But, uh, look, she was swooning over our lobster gnocchi.
00:19:48So I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you.
00:19:50No offense.
00:19:52None taken.
00:19:53I'm sure it was divine.
00:19:55Oh, uh.
00:19:56Here, allow me.
00:19:57Thanks.
00:20:00Excuse me.
00:20:01Molly Frost, hello?
00:20:04Yes, okay.
00:20:07That is fantastic.
00:20:08Thank you, Jean.
00:20:09Yes, I will be there.
00:20:10Thank you.
00:20:11Thank you again.
00:20:13I better go.
00:20:14I have a big gala to plan.
00:20:16Good luck with your party tonight.
00:20:18Yes.
00:20:25Thank you.
00:20:33Welcome back.
00:20:34And congratulations.
00:20:36Thanks.
00:20:38This is for Jean.
00:20:39Walnut fudge.
00:20:41Feel free to help yourself.
00:20:42I'm not one for sweets.
00:20:44Though I do enjoy a nice gingerbread every now and then.
00:20:48Please, come in.
00:20:52Excuse me, Carson.
00:20:53Miss Molly is here for the catering meeting.
00:20:57It is, uh, good to see you again.
00:20:59I thought I was meeting Jean.
00:21:01Uh, actually, uh, Aunt Jean is letting me oversee the food this year.
00:21:05Oh.
00:21:05All right, I'll leave you two to it.
00:21:07Thank you.
00:21:08Thank you, Robert.
00:21:10Uh, we didn't officially meet the other day.
00:21:11I'm Carson.
00:21:12Molly.
00:21:14Uh, shall we get started?
00:21:15Yes, please have a seat.
00:21:19Those are cute.
00:21:20Oh, yeah.
00:21:21My, my aunt collects them.
00:21:23She's got like 200 in this house.
00:21:25Wow, that's quite the collection.
00:21:27Can I get you anything to drink?
00:21:29I'm fine, thank you.
00:21:30Have you decided on a menu?
00:21:32Uh, not yet.
00:21:33What about the budget?
00:21:34Uh, does that matter?
00:21:36It usually helps determine the menu options.
00:21:38Well, then it's a very important question.
00:21:40I'll find out.
00:21:41Okay, just to give me an idea, what did you serve last year?
00:21:43Uh, prime rib and, uh, no, uh, chicken and fish, I think.
00:21:49And a lot of tiny little puffy fancy things.
00:21:53Buffet or seated dinner?
00:21:55Look, the truth is, I've been to every single one of these galas since I was five years old,
00:21:59and they're all kind of running together.
00:22:02Okay, how many people are you expecting?
00:22:05I will have to get back to you on that, too.
00:22:08What about the venue?
00:22:09The dinner space?
00:22:11What about it?
00:22:12Where is dinner happening?
00:22:14It's the same place every year.
00:22:16Which is where?
00:22:17It's, it's the living room, but, uh, they use it for entertaining.
00:22:24Oh, do, do you want to have a look yourself?
00:22:27Yeah, that would be helpful.
00:22:29Good, uh, it's back upstairs.
00:22:39Okay, here it is.
00:22:42Um, we're gonna have all the, the furniture moved out,
00:22:45and we're gonna have the tables brought in.
00:22:49It's beautiful.
00:22:50I hear your gala is the Christmas party of the year.
00:22:53Yeah, I suppose it is.
00:22:55The dinner doubles as a fundraiser for the foundation.
00:22:57Essentially, it's another day in the office, just with fancier food.
00:23:03Maybe we can change that with the menu.
00:23:06Holiday traditions unite family and friends.
00:23:08Food brings back memories, brings people together.
00:23:12I like that.
00:23:13Food is more than just food.
00:23:15Exactly.
00:23:19So we don't know the menu, budget, or number of people?
00:23:27Nope, but we do know the date, December 23rd.
00:23:29Oh, well, that's something.
00:23:32He said he was gonna get more details and get back to us.
00:23:35We need more icing.
00:23:37Oh, there's more in the back.
00:23:41I'll get it.
00:23:43Come in.
00:23:45Hey.
00:23:47Rough afternoon?
00:23:49Occupational hazard.
00:23:52I don't think we have any.
00:23:54Uh, this is Christina.
00:23:55Hi.
00:23:56You must be Carson.
00:23:57Hi, I've heard so much about you.
00:23:59I'm flattered, I think.
00:24:01We are beyond honored to be catering your foundation's Christmas gala dinner.
00:24:06Harrison family, legendary.
00:24:08Thanks for saying that.
00:24:10Do you want something to drink or eat?
00:24:12Actually, we need more icing.
00:24:13Oh, no, I'm good.
00:24:14Thanks, though.
00:24:16Um, yeah, I'll...
00:24:17Good to meet you, Christina.
00:24:18You too.
00:24:20So...
00:24:21You first.
00:24:22Uh, do you have any more information?
00:24:24Uh, yes.
00:24:25So we are expecting 25 guests approximately.
00:24:28Okay, budget?
00:24:29The high end.
00:24:30Menu?
00:24:31Now, that is TBD.
00:24:33I thought we could discuss it over peppermint hot chocolate, my treat.
00:24:37I don't really...
00:24:39Strictly professional.
00:24:40It's like my favorite guilty pleasure when I'm in town.
00:24:45Sure, I'll grab my cup.
00:24:47And clean up.
00:24:55Thanks.
00:24:56You're welcome.
00:24:57You've had one of these before?
00:24:59Yes, every year since I was a kid.
00:25:02Well, then you know.
00:25:10I wait all year for this.
00:25:13Where are you the rest of the year?
00:25:15Uh, everywhere and nowhere.
00:25:17I'm an event photographer.
00:25:20Interesting.
00:25:21Do you work for a particular magazine?
00:25:23No, I freelance.
00:25:25My agent finds me work all over.
00:25:28One day it's a fashion show in Paris.
00:25:30The next it's a engagement party on a yacht in Ibiza.
00:25:33Then it's a product tech launch party in Silicon Valley.
00:25:37Blah, blah, blah.
00:25:38No, it sounds glamorous.
00:25:39Trust me, it's far from glamorous.
00:25:42It's long hours and I'm never in the same place for more than a week.
00:25:46So maintaining friendships can be difficult.
00:25:51Yeah, that would be hard.
00:25:53So how did you get into event photography?
00:25:56It started as a favor for a friend's graduation party.
00:26:00And it grew from there.
00:26:03But I really love nature photography.
00:26:05I want to do more of that.
00:26:07But it doesn't really pay well.
00:26:09There's not a lot of work.
00:26:10Oh, speaking of work, I had some ideas I wanted to show you.
00:26:13Yeah, bring it on.
00:26:15Okay, for the hors d'oeuvres, I have a few options.
00:26:22So these are the mini pesto and goat cheese appetizers.
00:26:26Wow, they look great.
00:26:29Yeah, can I?
00:26:31Yeah.
00:26:31Yeah, everything looks great.
00:26:34Truth is, this isn't really my area of expertise.
00:26:38I figured as much.
00:26:39Yeah, I'm just gonna mess this up.
00:26:43You're the expert.
00:26:44I trust you.
00:26:46What about Jean?
00:26:47No, don't worry.
00:26:48I'm gonna tell her I approve your menu choices, which I do.
00:26:54Okay, that was easy.
00:26:57Oh, and feel free to use our kitchen.
00:27:00Thank you.
00:27:01I appreciate that.
00:27:05That's it?
00:27:05You're leaving?
00:27:07Yeah, I have a lot of work to do.
00:27:09Thank you for the peppermint hot chocolate.
00:27:11You're welcome.
00:27:13Bye.
00:27:14Bye.
00:27:20Oh, careful with the decorations.
00:27:22Thanks, let's put them over there.
00:27:24We'll arrange them later.
00:27:27Hi, need a hand?
00:27:29I think everything is almost in.
00:27:32How did it go with the caterers?
00:27:34Uh, good.
00:27:35Yeah, she has fantastic ideas.
00:27:37We will need at least five different types of cocktail appetizers,
00:27:40including a vegetarian option for our newest board member, Anne.
00:27:44I will let her know.
00:27:46And Jean, look, I don't want you to worry about anything.
00:27:50I promise it's gonna be fantastic.
00:27:52Oh, regards to Molly.
00:27:55It was good, but it was not my grandfather Fred's Christmas fudge.
00:28:00What about his Christmas fudge?
00:28:02Did I never tell you this?
00:28:03Your great-grandfather worked long hours,
00:28:07but every year before Christmas,
00:28:08he would take off a day to make his Christmas walnut fudge for all us kids.
00:28:14He lived in York County, Maine then.
00:28:17I never knew that.
00:28:18Whenever my parents weren't looking,
00:28:20Grandpa would sneak extra fudge to all us kids.
00:28:25Just thinking about it, it brings back the fondest memories of my childhood.
00:28:29Well, because food can be more than just food.
00:28:31Yes, it really can be.
00:28:34The art dealer called.
00:28:36The three paintings he's been holding for us have sold.
00:28:39Oh.
00:28:41The paintings you were going to auction off at the gala.
00:28:44Well, I won't be using that gallery again.
00:28:46He apologizes for the inconvenience
00:28:49and hopes you'll find something else for the fundraiser.
00:28:52As much as I love the Christmas gala,
00:28:54I am not going to miss dealing with all of this when I retire.
00:28:58I'll have to call Don, the president of our board.
00:29:02Robert, you always anticipate my needs.
00:29:06Excuse me.
00:29:13She's retiring?
00:29:14Not yet.
00:29:15But she's been thinking a lot about it lately.
00:29:18Wow.
00:29:22No one is going to come close to filling our shoes.
00:29:25No one is going to come close to filling our shoes.
00:29:31Especially me, Robert.
00:29:34I'll see you later.
00:29:46Morning.
00:29:47Hi.
00:29:48I, uh, I thought I'd take you up on your offer to use the kitchen,
00:29:50as long as the chef doesn't mind.
00:29:52No, not at all.
00:29:53My aunt has someone come in early
00:29:54and they leave meals in the fridge for the rest of the day.
00:29:56That's efficient.
00:29:57Well, she's surprisingly low maintenance when it comes to herself.
00:30:00I never said...
00:30:01I'm just giving you a hard time.
00:30:03Uh, can I grab something for you?
00:30:05Yeah, that'd be great.
00:30:06Thank you.
00:30:07Sorry.
00:30:09I...
00:30:11It's in the back seat.
00:30:14Okay.
00:30:15You're right about food bringing back memories.
00:30:17I was talking to my aunt Jean last night and she was...
00:30:20She was telling me about her childhood and apparently my family is from York County, Maine.
00:30:26Maine, really?
00:30:27That's cool.
00:30:29Did she say anything about the fudge?
00:30:32She liked it and she appreciated you try it.
00:30:35I have more recipes.
00:30:37That's really sweet of you.
00:30:38Literally.
00:30:39I'm going to go make some more.
00:30:40Okay.
00:30:40I'll see you later.
00:30:41Bye.
00:30:44But, uh, you don't have to go to the trouble.
00:30:47Feels like a challenge now.
00:30:49Then I wish you good luck.
00:30:51So, what are we making today?
00:30:55Holiday cheesecake bars and almond sugar cookies.
00:30:58Well, put me to work if you dare.
00:31:00Are your hands clean?
00:31:07Thank you anyway.
00:31:07I appreciate your getting back to me.
00:31:12And season's greetings to you too.
00:31:15I take it that wasn't good news?
00:31:18Unfortunately, no, it wasn't.
00:31:20Sorry to hear that.
00:31:21I am having zero luck.
00:31:23Everyone has already donated their big ticket items for the holiday season.
00:31:27Something will turn up.
00:31:28I hope so.
00:31:30What have you got there?
00:31:31Oh, it just arrived.
00:31:33It's from the children at the Harrison Community Center.
00:31:36Perhaps it'll cheer you up.
00:31:39Oh.
00:31:42This is why we do what we do, Robert.
00:31:44This makes it all worthwhile.
00:31:47I'll have it framed for you if you like.
00:31:49Thank you.
00:31:51Oh, by the way, have you seen Carson?
00:31:54You seem not hide your hair of him all day.
00:31:56He is in the kitchen helping the caterer bake Christmas cookies.
00:32:01He's baking?
00:32:03There's a first for everything.
00:32:05Well, I'm glad he's taking this seriously.
00:32:09Maybe it will help him see how much the foundation means.
00:32:13Hopefully.
00:32:14I hope you didn't have to cancel any Christmas plans to do the gala.
00:32:26Oh, well, my family did go on holiday without me.
00:32:28What?
00:32:30They went without you?
00:32:31Yeah, but I needed to stay in town.
00:32:34Making Molly's Menu Magic a success is my number one priority right now.
00:32:38And your significant other?
00:32:41My significant other is business right now.
00:32:44Well, I can relate to that.
00:32:47Are you close with your family?
00:32:48Yeah, my parents are still very much in love after all these years.
00:32:52You're lucky.
00:32:53You're lucky, too.
00:32:54You're part of the famous Harrison family.
00:32:56You're like a local celebrity.
00:32:59Yeah, I think they think of me as the rebel of the family, though.
00:33:04Why is that?
00:33:05You know, can you...
00:33:07Bringing cookies is kind of complicated.
00:33:10Can you give me a hand?
00:33:11You've almost got it.
00:33:14Here.
00:33:14Okay, the left goes over the middle.
00:33:19And then the right goes over the middle.
00:33:21Try not to flatten the dough.
00:33:22Right.
00:33:25There you go.
00:33:26Kind of like that?
00:33:27Yeah.
00:33:30Okay.
00:33:31Perfect.
00:33:31And then you bend the top.
00:33:37It's a tri-colored candy cane.
00:33:39You're a genius.
00:33:40Well, not quite, but I'll take it.
00:33:42Hey, I saw that.
00:33:45No, I said you're a genius.
00:33:47These are really good.
00:33:48I see what you're doing.
00:33:49Your charm will not work on me.
00:33:52You think I'm charming?
00:33:55I'm not going to tell you what I think.
00:33:57Okay, I won't ask then.
00:34:00What's next?
00:34:01Okay, that goes on the tray.
00:34:03And then we'll sprinkle it with my super secret cookie seasoning.
00:34:06Super secret?
00:34:07Do tell.
00:34:08The secret is in the blend.
00:34:09And that I will never tell.
00:34:11I'll get it out of you somehow.
00:34:12No, never.
00:34:14Okay.
00:34:19It's empty.
00:34:20I'll refill.
00:34:23Oh, no.
00:34:26Christina must have used the rest and this was the last container.
00:34:29Can you make more?
00:34:31Yeah, but I'll have to go to the countryside.
00:34:34If I leave now, I won't have time.
00:34:36I'll get my keys.
00:34:45You're right.
00:34:52I'm sure you're busy.
00:34:53I could have driven myself.
00:34:55It's no problem.
00:34:56I love a new adventure.
00:34:58Is that what makes you the outsider of the family?
00:35:00Probably.
00:35:01You and your aunt seem close.
00:35:03Oh, we are.
00:35:04Aunt Jean never had children of her own.
00:35:07But she always treated me like I was her son.
00:35:10It's nice that you have each other.
00:35:12Yeah, yeah, it is.
00:35:14Though sometimes I think she wishes I was more like my cousins.
00:35:18They all went to Ivy League schools, earned their MBAs, worked for the foundation.
00:35:22I imagine it would be hard not having separation between family and the family business.
00:35:27Yeah, especially when you're Harrison.
00:35:29Professionally, I go by Jacob, my middle name. Makes it easier.
00:35:33The Harrison name is so renowned. Doesn't it make you proud?
00:35:38Oh, yeah. Yeah, I'm really proud.
00:35:42But when people find out you're Harrison, they treat you differently.
00:35:48That's partly why I didn't tell you who I was when I met you in the kitchen that day.
00:35:52I wonder what you would have done if you knew who I was.
00:35:55Oh, I would have kicked you out.
00:35:58Fair enough.
00:36:02We need to make a quick detour.
00:36:11Wow. How did you know this was here?
00:36:14Well, I drove past it the other day.
00:36:17So did I. I never saw it.
00:36:20It's beautiful.
00:36:23Yeah. Yeah, it is.
00:36:25Sometimes it's nice to just slow down.
00:36:28I tend to worry about the future so much I have to remind myself to just be here in the present moment.
00:36:35It's one of the first things I learned about photography.
00:36:38To just stop and look so I could really see.
00:36:44That's actually good advice.
00:36:48Sometimes I'm so focused on building my career I forget why I got into it in the first place.
00:36:53Why did you?
00:36:56For my love of food and bringing people together.
00:36:59That's nice.
00:37:02May I?
00:37:04Uh, sure.
00:37:09Beautiful.
00:37:13What'd you say?
00:37:15Uh, nothing. It's just a beautiful day.
00:37:19Thomas!
00:37:21Hi!
00:37:22You made it!
00:37:24It's nice to see you.
00:37:26You too.
00:37:28Who's your friend?
00:37:30This is Carson. Thomas is an old friend and veteran.
00:37:33Well, it's very good to meet you, sir. And thank you for your service.
00:37:36Appreciate it. Just working on your order. I'll ring the dinner bell when it's ready.
00:37:40Great.
00:37:41Sir, do you mind if I take some photographs of your property?
00:37:43He's a professional photographer.
00:37:45Sure, go ahead. Anything but the shed. It's a mess.
00:37:49Fair enough.
00:37:50Do you need any help?
00:37:52No, I got it. You might want to keep an eye on your young man, make sure he doesn't wander too far.
00:37:57Oh, no, no. We're not together. He's an employer.
00:38:00Oh, all right then.
00:38:02Thanks.
00:38:04See you in a bit.
00:38:11Hey.
00:38:12It's so beautiful here, especially during Christmas.
00:38:15Yeah, it really is.
00:38:17So how do you know Thomas?
00:38:19Oh, we always got our Christmas tree here.
00:38:21His wife used to run the farmer's market in the village.
00:38:24When she passed, he got rid of the shop and now he sells everything from his house.
00:38:31Well, he seems like a really nice guy.
00:38:33Oh, he is.
00:38:34And you will not find better spices or herbs anywhere.
00:38:37Or Christmas trees.
00:38:39Yeah, they are really beautiful.
00:38:42That looks complicated.
00:38:45It takes some getting used to, for sure.
00:38:48But I have another camera.
00:38:50Want to take some photos?
00:38:53Sure.
00:38:54Yeah.
00:38:55On, point, shoot, easy.
00:39:00How did I do?
00:39:05It's actually really good. You got an eye for this.
00:39:08I mean, you're an artist after all.
00:39:10Well, food can be artistic, but I wouldn't necessarily call it art.
00:39:14Well, it incorporates all the senses.
00:39:17Okay, I'll give you that.
00:39:19Not to mention the plating and presentation aspects.
00:39:22Wow, you know more about catering than you've let on.
00:39:25I might have done a little bit of research this week.
00:39:28I'm impressed.
00:39:29Good.
00:39:31That's probably us.
00:39:33We should probably head back.
00:39:35Yeah, let's do it.
00:39:37Lead the way.
00:39:44Hope you got some good pictures.
00:39:46Oh, I did.
00:39:47In fact, when I print them out, would you like some copies?
00:39:50I'd like that.
00:39:52How much do I owe you?
00:39:53I got this.
00:39:54It's okay, I can get it.
00:39:55Oh, it's for the gala.
00:39:58And this way I know you won't upcharge me.
00:40:02No change necessary, sir.
00:40:04Merry Christmas.
00:40:05That's mighty generous of you.
00:40:08Merry Christmas to you both.
00:40:11Let me take this to the car.
00:40:12Sure.
00:40:15You're an employer, you say?
00:40:18Yep.
00:40:20Oh.
00:40:23So my aunt was just telling me that the Harrison Foundation
00:40:25holds events every week in town for veterans.
00:40:29You don't say.
00:40:30Yeah, yeah.
00:40:33That's for card.
00:40:35There's meals, entertainment,
00:40:37and they've got a holiday festival coming up.
00:40:40You should check it out.
00:40:41They'd love your company.
00:40:42I might just do that.
00:40:44Happy holidays, Thomas.
00:40:47Thanks, guys.
00:40:48Bye-bye.
00:40:49Thank you.
00:40:50Bye.
00:40:54What?
00:40:56You might be a better ambassador for your family's foundation
00:40:58than you think.
00:41:11Sounds like you and Carson had fun.
00:41:13Surprisingly, it was a lot of fun.
00:41:15Is he single?
00:41:16It's strictly a professional relationship.
00:41:19Even if I was interested, which I'm not,
00:41:21he lives his life out of a suitcase.
00:41:23So people make long-distance relationships work all the time.
00:41:26Okay, but if you're not on the same page or in the same place,
00:41:29it can only end in heartbreak.
00:41:31Hey, Carson isn't Phil, okay?
00:41:33He's not going to string you along with a bunch of empty promises.
00:41:36I know.
00:41:38But I'm not willing to make the same mistake twice.
00:41:40There's no point in getting involved with someone if there's no future.
00:41:43Besides, we have nothing in common.
00:41:45Why would you say that?
00:41:47Well, he's a trust fund baby, and I've been working since I was 15.
00:41:51If I fail, I lose everything.
00:41:53There's no safety net.
00:41:54We're not going to fail.
00:41:56This gala is going to be the making of Molly's menu magic.
00:41:59That is the goal.
00:42:01Tomorrow, actually, we're going to start prepping the main courses.
00:42:03Did you hear that the Bradford Brothers
00:42:05snagged City Hall's big New Year's Eve party?
00:42:07Yes.
00:42:08All the more reason this has to go perfectly.
00:42:11Aren't you coming?
00:42:13I found a new fudge recipe I want to try.
00:42:15Is that for Gene again?
00:42:16Yes.
00:42:17Even if I have to attempt it a hundred times, I will get it right.
00:42:20Well, I really hope it doesn't take that many times.
00:42:22Good luck.
00:42:24Thanks. I'll see you in the morning.
00:42:25Yeah. Night.
00:42:40Molly, hello.
00:42:41What can I do for you?
00:42:43I have something for you to try.
00:42:45You are so kind, continuing to attempt to recreate it.
00:42:50This time I used an old-fashioned recipe using brown sugar.
00:42:53Go ahead. Take a piece.
00:42:55Here's hoping.
00:43:00What do you think?
00:43:03It's delicious.
00:43:05But it's not my grandfather's.
00:43:08I'll keep trying to make it work.
00:43:10Maybe it's the cocoa powder.
00:43:12Your time is valuable.
00:43:14You don't need to waste any more of it on further fruitless attempts to please me.
00:43:19I don't mind.
00:43:21I have news.
00:43:23I can tell by the look on your face that it isn't good.
00:43:26What is it this time? Molly, please wait.
00:43:28Pierre phoned.
00:43:30He wishes he could help, and he apologizes, but the sculpture won't be ready until after the gala.
00:43:35Ah, there goes that idea.
00:43:39Robert, do you still have the number for that antique restorer?
00:43:43Susan? Sarah?
00:43:45Sutton. Sutton Page.
00:43:47Yes, that's the one. Perhaps she has some antiques she would be willing to donate.
00:43:50I'll get it for you right away.
00:43:51Thank you. Now, Molly, Carson showed me your menu this morning.
00:43:55I hope he's being helpful.
00:43:57Yes, very helpful.
00:43:59Good. This is the first time that he's participated in any of our foundation's events, so I'm glad to hear it.
00:44:04I have made some changes to the menu.
00:44:09Oh, right. Of course.
00:44:12No problem at all. Wonderful.
00:44:19We have a problem.
00:44:21Jean would like beef wellington instead of the prime rib entree.
00:44:24Nick's ricotta meatballs, we can use them for the McHugh lunch.
00:44:27And she saw the candy cane dessert, and she would prefer that we do not serve those because they do not look professional.
00:44:32I mean, they haven't even been baked or decorated yet.
00:44:36She's something else.
00:44:38Who's something else?
00:44:39I'll call you back.
00:44:41Hi. Sorry to interrupt.
00:44:43I thought you approved the menu.
00:44:46Oh, I did. Why?
00:44:52I'll talk to her. She put me in charge. She needs to trust me.
00:44:55No, I don't want to cause any trouble. I'll do whatever she wants. It's fine.
00:44:59Well, I don't know why the menu is such a big deal anyway.
00:45:02She's going to love whatever delicious entree you make.
00:45:05And, you know, I didn't spend all that time braiding those cookies not to serve them.
00:45:09Seriously, don't worry about it.
00:45:11No, I don't think you understand.
00:45:13This dinner and Jean Harrison's opinion, it can make or break my career.
00:45:18I love my aunt, but she runs one wonderful, but in the grand scheme of things, relatively small foundation.
00:45:26I don't know why the people of this town make such a big deal of one person's opinion, to be honest.
00:45:30Okay. I know you grew up with it, but do you know anything about your family's foundation?
00:45:35Well, I...
00:45:40Come with me.
00:45:42Where are we going?
00:45:43You'll see. This time you have to trust me.
00:45:46All right. But I'm driving.
00:45:48Fine. My car's a mess.
00:45:51I'll get my coat.
00:45:54At some point, you are going to have to tell me where we're going.
00:45:57Harrison Community Center. Have you been recently?
00:46:01You know, I don't think I've ever been inside.
00:46:03Really?
00:46:08Well, that answer is about to change.
00:46:20I spent many, many hours here as a kid.
00:46:23You did?
00:46:26I love your costume. Christmas ballerina.
00:46:29Wow. Excellent twirling. Very well done.
00:46:34So all the kids here, it's just for the holiday, or is this a regular thing?
00:46:39The Harrison Community Center offers after school, weekend, holiday care for all kids.
00:46:44Everyone's welcome. And it's free.
00:46:47Oh, they're so creative.
00:46:50Mind if I help? You need a hand?
00:46:53Hold it there.
00:46:55And then you can, with the other hand, grab that.
00:46:59Nice.
00:47:03This is actually where I learned about royal icing and piping techniques.
00:47:06You learned that here?
00:47:08Ms. Zona was the wonderful cookie teacher who taught us.
00:47:11She was the best. She's the reason why I became a baker.
00:47:15Hi, Molly.
00:47:18Amber runs Bendall Bakery, and she volunteers here on her days off.
00:47:22Hi, Amber.
00:47:23Hi. Well, Molly and I, we switch off weekends,
00:47:25but she hosts a cooking class for the kids in her very own kitchen.
00:47:30She's pretty fantastic.
00:47:32Yes, she is.
00:47:34I am. Be right back.
00:47:39Growing up, both my parents worked, so my brothers and I spent almost every day here.
00:47:44The money they saved, I mean, it helped put us through college.
00:47:47Wow.
00:47:49I really am so grateful to your family. We all are.
00:47:53Thank you for sharing that with me.
00:47:57Oh, sorry.
00:47:59Hey, Stephen would like to give you something.
00:48:01Would you like a Christmas cookie?
00:48:03Don't mind if I do. Can I take that one?
00:48:06Oh, thank you.
00:48:07Did you ice these?
00:48:09Are you sure they look professionally decorated?
00:48:11Yes, I'm sure.
00:48:13Wow.
00:48:15That is one of the best Christmas cookies I've ever had, young man.
00:48:18And the icing is perfect.
00:48:20I've been decorating cookies since I was a little kid.
00:48:23Well, you keep up the good work, the great work.
00:48:28I, um, I didn't catch your name.
00:48:31It's Carson.
00:48:33Carson, as in Harrison.
00:48:37I can't begin to tell you how thankful we all are to your family
00:48:41for everything that they've done for the town.
00:48:43I mean, from the center to the arts program in the school.
00:48:47Well, really, for everything.
00:48:49Your family is the best.
00:48:51I mean, I could go on and on.
00:48:53Thanks, thanks.
00:48:54Okay, well, I should...
00:48:56Okay.
00:49:07Come back again soon.
00:49:09Yeah.
00:49:10Merry Christmas.
00:49:11Merry Christmas.
00:49:12Thank you.
00:49:13Happy holidays.
00:49:14Thank you.
00:49:15Thank you very much.
00:49:16Okay.
00:49:17And that is what happens when people find out I'm a Harrison around here.
00:49:20This isn't about you.
00:49:21It's about the Harrison Foundation.
00:49:23All the good they do for so many kids.
00:49:25I get that, but my entire life,
00:49:27all anyone ever talked about was the Harrison Foundation.
00:49:30It felt like everything was kind of mapped out for me,
00:49:33especially by Aunt Jane.
00:49:35Okay.
00:49:36I wouldn't like that either,
00:49:38feeling like I don't have a choice.
00:49:40Yeah, that's why I bought that camera, that plane ticket,
00:49:42felt like I had to get out before I got trapped.
00:49:45Well, you have a great career doing what you love.
00:49:47I understand not wanting to give that up.
00:49:49I loved it in the beginning
00:49:51when I was caught up in the excitement of that kind of life.
00:49:55But now...
00:49:57Now...
00:50:00You want to go get a hot cider?
00:50:03Yeah.
00:50:04Sure, I have time.
00:50:05Let's go to Nick's Cafe.
00:50:07Nick's?
00:50:08Nick's.
00:50:11Seriously, thank you so much for today.
00:50:13You're welcome.
00:50:14Yeah, I'm ashamed to say that I've seen the financial reports,
00:50:18but that is the first time that I've seen people
00:50:20directly benefiting from my family's foundation.
00:50:24It was something.
00:50:25You were great with the kids.
00:50:27Like it or not, I think you're a natural.
00:50:29Thanks.
00:50:31Enough about me.
00:50:32Did you always want to be a chef and caterer?
00:50:35Yeah, I mean, when I was a kid,
00:50:36I used to have Christmas tea parties with my dolls and dinosaurs.
00:50:39Dinosaurs?
00:50:40At a Christmas tea party?
00:50:41T-Rex would have three or four helpings,
00:50:43which is really the greatest compliment for a cook.
00:50:45It was probably the best meal of his life.
00:50:47It was.
00:50:49I just hope your aunt feels the same way.
00:50:51Look, please do not stress about her.
00:50:54I'm going to be with you every step of the way, I promise.
00:50:57Thank you.
00:50:59Isabella.
00:51:04Isabella, my agent.
00:51:07We've talked so much about me and the foundation.
00:51:09I really want to...
00:51:11I'm sorry.
00:51:12No, she's not extremely patient.
00:51:16Probably makes her a great agent.
00:51:18That's okay.
00:51:19We should get going anyway.
00:51:20I left Christina holding down the fort.
00:51:22I guess we should.
00:51:30Oh, Carson, give me some advice.
00:51:33Do you think that candle should be over there?
00:51:36Balance?
00:51:37Uh, no.
00:51:39No, I think it looks great.
00:51:44How are plans going for the dinner?
00:51:46It's great.
00:51:48She's great.
00:51:50Everything is going to be...
00:51:51Oh, what's the word I'm looking for?
00:51:53Oh, yeah.
00:51:54Great.
00:51:56I know this isn't how you would choose to spend your time while you're at home,
00:51:59but I do appreciate the help.
00:52:01Of course.
00:52:02Well, to tell you the truth,
00:52:03catering, event planning,
00:52:05it's kind of fun.
00:52:09This is the first year
00:52:12we won't have a silent auction.
00:52:14What about the antiques?
00:52:16I'm afraid that didn't work out.
00:52:18Oh, no.
00:52:20It is what it is.
00:52:21We will get through the best we can, as always.
00:52:24But there have to be other places we can...
00:52:26It's too late in the year.
00:52:27People are already gone for the holidays.
00:52:30It's been a long day.
00:52:32I'm tired. I've got to turn in.
00:52:34Good night.
00:52:35Good night.
00:52:51Okay.
00:52:54You taking that up for Aunt Jean?
00:52:56Is she feeling okay?
00:52:57Oh, don't worry. She's not ill.
00:52:59I think it's just all the stress of the gala.
00:53:02A couple more days, it'll be over for another year.
00:53:06Carson,
00:53:08Jean has devoted her entire life to this foundation
00:53:11and to serving the people of the community.
00:53:14I think she deserves to be catered to every now and then.
00:53:18I appreciate how much you care.
00:53:20It's impossible for anyone who knows your aunt not to care about her.
00:53:23It is rare to meet someone who is so...
00:53:26genuinely selfless.
00:53:29Now, if you'll excuse me.
00:53:31Robert.
00:53:32She's lucky to have you.
00:53:35Thank you for saying so.
00:53:38Now, I need to call a few more of these auction houses,
00:53:41see if I can find anything at all.
00:53:43That's a good idea.
00:53:46Hi.
00:53:47Hi.
00:53:48Oh, I haven't seen you for a few days.
00:53:50I've been prepping at my place with Christina.
00:53:52I sent you updates.
00:53:53Oh, I know.
00:53:54I just like getting the updates in person better.
00:53:56Well, we're in good shape.
00:53:58Had a schedule, actually.
00:53:59Good.
00:54:00I just came to drop a few things off.
00:54:02Actually, I have a second cooler, if you wouldn't mind.
00:54:04Oh, of course not.
00:54:09You know, I was just thinking,
00:54:11Of course not.
00:54:16How's Jean feeling?
00:54:17Oh, better.
00:54:18I think she was just upset because of the silent auction.
00:54:21I called, like, a dozen places, and nothing.
00:54:24Won't people donate to the foundation,
00:54:26with or without the auction?
00:54:28Oh, yeah, they will.
00:54:30But it's tradition.
00:54:32I think people like party favors,
00:54:34even if they have to pay for it themselves.
00:54:38You've been taking photos all week.
00:54:40Yeah, every week.
00:54:42How many do you have?
00:54:43I don't know, hundreds.
00:54:45I haven't counted.
00:54:46Will you show me?
00:54:49Yes.
00:54:50How long will it take to get them printed and framed?
00:54:52Molly, that is a brilliant idea.
00:55:05Do we have everything?
00:55:06I think so.
00:55:08And...
00:55:11I got this for Aunt June's collection.
00:55:13Oh, I think she'll like it.
00:55:15Yeah, I think so, too.
00:55:16Should we tell her?
00:55:18Hmm.
00:55:19Well, why don't we set everything up first,
00:55:21and then we can surprise her just before the gala?
00:55:24Okay.
00:55:25Sounds like a plan.
00:55:33Do you think people are actually going to bid on these?
00:55:36What, are you fishing for a compliment?
00:55:38It's just been a while since I shared this kind of work.
00:55:42They could all use a little touching up.
00:55:45If I had more time.
00:55:47No one is going to critique them.
00:55:49They're going to bid on a photo that makes them feel something.
00:55:52Like this one.
00:55:53It reminds me of when my parents used to drive us around town
00:55:56to look at Christmas lights.
00:55:58It always made me feel so warm and cozy.
00:56:04What?
00:56:05You just gave me another idea.
00:56:08I need to get back to the kitchen, but I can't wait to hear that idea.
00:56:11Yeah, I've got to see if it works first.
00:56:13Great.
00:56:14Bye.
00:56:22I thought you might like some tea.
00:56:24Oh, Robert, you are so thoughtful.
00:56:26Why don't you join me?
00:56:28I'd be glad to.
00:56:29You anticipated me.
00:56:31That's because you are always so thoughtful.
00:56:36You always spill.
00:56:37I do not.
00:56:43Carson surprised me with him.
00:56:45That was thoughtful of him.
00:56:49Cheers.
00:56:50Cheers.
00:56:57You know, I always look forward to the Christmas gala all year.
00:57:00All year now?
00:57:03Well, now it just feels like a chore.
00:57:05You've been doing the lion's share of the work for so long.
00:57:08Go ahead.
00:57:10Say it.
00:57:11I was foolish, hoping that Carson would change his mind
00:57:14about settling down and taking over the Foundation.
00:57:17It wasn't foolish.
00:57:19Carson has always done things in his own way and in his own time.
00:57:22You may be surprised.
00:57:23I don't think so.
00:57:25Once this gala is done, I think I am going to have to
00:57:28focus on finding someone else.
00:57:30What you have done with the Foundation,
00:57:32no matter what happens or who you bring on board,
00:57:35you will always be an inspiration to everyone who knows you.
00:57:39Robert, that means more than you know.
00:57:44Thank you.
00:57:46You are a dear.
00:57:58Did you confirm the servers?
00:57:59Yeah, they'll be here by four.
00:58:00Great.
00:58:01Carson said most people should be gone by nine.
00:58:03And if anyone complains, just send them to him.
00:58:06It's actually been very helpful this week.
00:58:08You really like him.
00:58:10Don't deny it.
00:58:12I mean, he's smart and funny and charming.
00:58:16Okay, it was unexpected.
00:58:17I have never heard you gush about anyone like that.
00:58:20Does he know how you feel?
00:58:22He's a client, Christina.
00:58:25I think that you should meet him under the mistletoe
00:58:28and show him exactly how you feel.
00:58:31Very funny.
00:58:33He already said his job makes relationships impossible,
00:58:36and I don't want to waste any more time on someone who's unavailable.
00:58:39Okay.
00:58:40I just...
00:58:42Well, I believe that life's too short
00:58:44to leave the most important things left unsaid.
00:58:47Noted.
00:58:48I've got to go. I'll see you there.
00:58:49Yeah, I'll see you there.
00:58:52Mom!
00:59:01Good morning.
00:59:02Morning.
00:59:05I was just looking for Molly.
00:59:07She's not here yet.
00:59:08Oh, I see.
00:59:10Muffin?
00:59:11No, thanks.
00:59:13Something on your mind?
00:59:15I was just thinking about the gala.
00:59:17Well, don't worry. After tonight, you'll be off the hook for another year.
00:59:22What is it?
00:59:26I'm just thinking about my legacy as a Harrison.
00:59:29This sounds serious.
00:59:32You know, I've always fought so hard against it,
00:59:34and now I'm starting to wonder...
00:59:37why.
00:59:39Everyone wants to know that what they do matters.
00:59:42It gives our life meaning.
00:59:44But it's up to you to determine what that should be.
00:59:47Aren't you the one that's always telling me I have an obligation to my family?
00:59:50You do.
00:59:52But you also have one to yourself.
01:00:14Where are the other servers? I thought they were supposed to be here by now.
01:00:17They got lost. They'll be here in five.
01:00:19How's everything going?
01:00:21Are you here to volunteer your sous-chef services?
01:00:23Ah, no, not this time.
01:00:25But can I steal you for a few minutes?
01:00:27You do know I'm in the middle of trying to serve a big party, right?
01:00:30Yes, I know, Molly.
01:00:32But it won't take long, I promise.
01:00:34Are you good?
01:00:35Oh, yeah.
01:00:37Okay.
01:00:38Thanks.
01:00:40You okay?
01:00:41Carson, I do not have time for this.
01:00:45Well, we have a little surprise for you.
01:00:48You know I'm not one for surprises.
01:00:50Well, hopefully you'll like this one.
01:00:53Open your eyes.
01:00:57What did you do?
01:01:00It's for the silent auction.
01:01:03Are these your photographs?
01:01:05They are.
01:01:08It was Molly's brilliant idea.
01:01:12In fact, she inspired me to involve the children from the community center,
01:01:17and this is their artwork.
01:01:22This was your idea?
01:01:24Thanks to you.
01:01:25I love it.
01:01:27Well, it's not my usual work, but what do you think?
01:01:32I think it's your best work ever.
01:01:35Thank you.
01:01:38And thank you.
01:01:40You're welcome.
01:01:41Carson said you were impressive, and he was right.
01:01:44I must go tell Robert.
01:01:46Thank you. You saved the day.
01:01:50Did she say that?
01:01:53Yes, I did.
01:01:56Look, I've met a lot of people in my life,
01:01:59and you're definitely one of the most impressive.
01:02:04Hello?
01:02:08Carson.
01:02:09Isabella, what are you doing here?
01:02:11Well, if you would answer your phone,
01:02:12you would know that Aaliyah Tracy requested you to photograph her
01:02:15spur-of-the-moment Christmas party in Berlin.
01:02:18The Aaliyah Tracy.
01:02:19Sorry, this is Molly.
01:02:21This is Isabella, my agent.
01:02:24Hi.
01:02:27Well, go grab your gear.
01:02:29I've got a car waiting outside to take us to the airport.
01:02:33Come on, we need to go. Go grab your stuff.
01:02:36Isabella.
01:02:37I need to get back to the kitchen.
01:02:38It was nice to meet you.
01:02:43Uh, I asked you not to book me for anything until after Christmas.
01:02:48I know you said that, but this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
01:02:52See, thing is, my family, they only ask one thing of me,
01:02:55and that's that I'm here for the annual Christmas gala.
01:02:58So I can't leave now.
01:03:00Okay. Uh, when's the gala? Tonight?
01:03:03Yeah.
01:03:04Well, we can leave right after, or early in the morning.
01:03:06It'll be tight, but I can make it work.
01:03:08Uh, yeah. I don't know.
01:03:10Carson, this gig is everything we've been working towards.
01:03:13You do this, you're on the short list of photographers
01:03:16for every A-list event there is.
01:03:18This is your golden opportunity.
01:03:21You're right. No, you're right.
01:03:23Yeah. Yeah. Okay.
01:03:25Come on, give me a drink.
01:03:28Okay, holiday punch is ready to go.
01:03:32Good. Looks good.
01:03:35Are you all right? Did something happen?
01:03:38Carson's agent is here. She's beautiful, by the way.
01:03:41Is she here for the gala?
01:03:43No. She booked him to photograph Aaliyah Tracy's Christmas party in Berlin.
01:03:48Whoa! He's a big deal.
01:03:51But that means that he's leaving.
01:03:53This is exactly why I didn't want to get involved.
01:03:56I knew he wasn't staying.
01:03:58I can't worry about it right now.
01:04:00I need to focus on making sure that this dinner is perfect.
01:04:03Yeah.
01:04:04Just checking. How's everything?
01:04:06Great. We are almost ready to get this gala started.
01:04:09Excellent. Gingerbread. My favorite. May I?
01:04:13Please do. I added them to the menu for you.
01:04:16That was very thoughtful of you.
01:04:23I'm also meant to tell you that Carson is hoping for a private word with you.
01:04:27I don't have time. I will have to speak with him later.
01:04:30If he's still here.
01:04:32All right. I'll tell him.
01:04:38Okay. Food is ready. Drinks are set.
01:04:41These servers are setting their dessert table.
01:04:43Am I forgetting anything? You might want to get changed.
01:04:46All right. Okay. Thank you.
01:04:49Oh, thank you.
01:04:58Merry Christmas, Don. It's good to see you.
01:05:00And to you, my friend. We'll see you inside.
01:05:02Absolutely.
01:05:04Well, Merry Christmas. Thank you for being with us tonight.
01:05:07We're delighted that you're here. Thank you. Merry Christmas.
01:05:18Don.
01:05:20Inspired photos and artwork.
01:05:23Inspired photos and artwork.
01:05:25My wife has been on at least three already.
01:05:28It was Carson's idea to incorporate the children's art from the Harrison Community Center.
01:05:33It's going to be good. I'm proud to be here.
01:05:36Congratulations to you.
01:05:38I haven't done anything yet.
01:05:40Well, get ready. After this, you are going to be in high demand.
01:05:47Hey, look at you. You clean up nicely.
01:05:50Thanks.
01:05:52How's everything going here?
01:05:54Yeah, we are ready to serve as soon as they're ready to eat.
01:05:56That's right after the introduction speeches.
01:06:00Good evening. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen.
01:06:03Welcome to this year's Christmas Gala for the Harrison Foundation.
01:06:09Thanks to all of you here, thousands of people in our community are living enriched and better lives.
01:06:18I also want to thank my nephew, Carson Jacob, the extraordinary photographer,
01:06:25who is responsible for this year's silent auction artwork.
01:06:34Thank you. Thank you, Angie.
01:06:36Thank you all for being here tonight.
01:06:38And Merry Christmas to you all.
01:06:41Well, I've spent most of my life trying to find meaning through a camera lens.
01:06:46But this last week has opened my eyes to the real differences that we make in people's lives every day.
01:06:58I've been privileged to play my small part in this year's Christmas Gala.
01:07:03And I'm very happy to announce that I will be taking a more active role in next year's Christmas Gala.
01:07:10And who knows what the future holds.
01:07:14So, everyone, please enjoy your drinks, enjoy dinner, enjoy the night.
01:07:20You don't have to bid on my photographs or the children's paintings.
01:07:25But if you don't, I will tell the children.
01:07:30Enjoy, everyone.
01:07:40Thank you.
01:07:48What a terrific evening.
01:07:50It really is.
01:07:53Can I help you with something?
01:07:55Please chill this for later.
01:07:57We're celebrating Carson's decision to take a more active role in the foundation.
01:08:01I heard his speech.
01:08:03Assigning him to oversee the catering was the best thing I could have done to get him involved.
01:08:08You assigned him to oversee me?
01:08:10Like a job?
01:08:11Yes.
01:08:12And it worked like a charm.
01:08:14I believe that things work out the way they're supposed to.
01:08:17But sometimes you just have to give a little nudge, if you know what I mean.
01:08:23The food is just delicious.
01:08:26I hope you will continue catering for me.
01:08:29Yes, I would love to.
01:08:30That's exactly what I was hoping for.
01:08:32Good.
01:08:34I must get back to my guests.
01:08:36Thank you very much.
01:08:38Cheers.
01:09:00The next board meeting is on the 15th.
01:09:02If you're in town, you should come.
01:09:03We have some new agenda items to discuss.
01:09:05Well, I'll have to check my schedule.
01:09:06But whatever the board decides, please keep that community center going.
01:09:10All right, we will.
01:09:11Yeah.
01:09:12It means a lot to a lot of people.
01:09:14If you'll excuse me.
01:09:15Of course.
01:09:17Hey, you want to take a break?
01:09:19I can handle it from here.
01:09:21Am I that obvious?
01:09:22No, but I know you.
01:09:25Yeah, I could use some air.
01:09:27I owe you one.
01:09:29Okay.
01:09:30Really good to see you guys.
01:09:31Thank you.
01:09:32Bye.
01:09:34Chocolate mousse?
01:09:35No, thanks.
01:09:36Was Molly just here?
01:09:38No, I'm not sure.
01:09:41Hey, I heard about Leah Tracy.
01:09:43That's pretty amazing.
01:09:44It is, isn't it?
01:09:46I'm so proud of you.
01:09:47Never give up on your dream and look at him now.
01:09:50So I booked a jet for 10 a.m. sharp tomorrow morning.
01:09:53And your gear, I'm going to have sent to Berlin.
01:09:56So you don't have to worry about that.
01:10:03Bye.
01:10:19Hi, Christina.
01:10:20I'm looking for Molly.
01:10:22She's not answering her phone.
01:10:23Oh, she had to go prep a Christmas Eve brunch for tomorrow.
01:10:26But she asked me to say goodbye for her and to give you a message.
01:10:30Yeah?
01:10:31If you were happy with our services, I know she'd be grateful if you left a positive review online.
01:10:37That's it?
01:10:38That's it.
01:10:42Um, sure.
01:10:43That's the least I can do.
01:10:45Exactly.
01:11:02Ah.
01:11:15That's everyone.
01:11:16Oh, it was a great evening.
01:11:18Mm-hmm.
01:11:23Well, what a night.
01:11:27I just came to say goodnight.
01:11:29Where's Isabella?
01:11:30Oh, I walked her to her car.
01:11:32She's staying at a B&B downtown.
01:11:34Why don't I find us a few glasses so we can have a toast?
01:11:38Well, actually, I've got an early flight in the morning.
01:11:44Do what you need to do.
01:11:47I understand.
01:11:50You do?
01:11:53Carson, the Foundation has always been my passion.
01:11:57Seeing your work tonight helped me realize that photography is yours.
01:12:04You must do what makes you happy.
01:12:07And I will be glad to have you in the Foundation at whatever level you choose.
01:12:14Thank you, Angie.
01:12:18I really appreciate everything you did for us this week.
01:12:22Now you go get some rest.
01:12:24Goodnight, Angie.
01:12:26Goodnight, Robert.
01:12:27Goodnight.
01:12:33Well,
01:12:36apart from Carson leaving early,
01:12:40this night could not have been better.
01:12:43I had every faith in you.
01:12:45Oh, Robert, you truly are the best.
01:12:49I don't know what I would do without you.
01:12:52No, wait.
01:12:56There's something that I have wanted to tell you for a long time now.
01:13:02I hope it's the same thing I have been wanting to tell you.
01:13:06Robert,
01:13:08you're fired.
01:13:10I don't know what I would do without you.
01:13:13And I never want to find out.
01:13:16I love you, Jean.
01:13:18Will you marry me?
01:13:19Oh, yes.
01:13:20Oh, yes, Robert.
01:13:22I love you.
01:13:23I love you.
01:13:27I love you.
01:13:29I love you.
01:13:32I love you.
01:13:34I love you.
01:13:36I love you so much, Robert.
01:13:38I love you, too. Yes!
01:13:55Hey!
01:13:57I just dropped off the Christmas cupcake tree, and they were just saying what a huge success the gala was.
01:14:02Yeah, we already have a big New Year's Eve party and ten events in January.
01:14:07What? That's incredible. You must be thrilled.
01:14:10I am. Of course.
01:14:13Did you talk to Carson before you left?
01:14:17What's the point in dragging it out? He is living his best life, and I am focusing on mine.
01:14:23Yeah. Yeah, I suppose that's right.
01:14:26Clean break is the best way to move on faster.
01:14:28Right.
01:14:30And you know what? Jimmy's got a bunch of nice single friends that I can introduce you to.
01:14:38You know, I have everything handled here.
01:14:42Why don't you take today and tomorrow off and spend time with Jimmy and his family over the holidays?
01:14:47If you're sure. Yeah.
01:14:49Merry Christmas. Good job on the gala.
01:14:52Merry Christmas. Yeah.
01:15:07Merry Christmas.
01:15:29What's all this?
01:15:33We're getting married.
01:15:36Well, it's about time.
01:15:38Congratulations.
01:15:40Thank you, dear. Thank you.
01:15:43Oh, Robert, congratulations.
01:15:47I'd say welcome to the family, but you've always been a part of it.
01:15:51That means a lot.
01:15:53I'm so sorry you have to leave.
01:15:55Me too.
01:15:58Oh, that's Isabella waiting in the car.
01:16:03Have a safe trip.
01:16:05Call us when you get to Berlin.
01:16:07Will do.
01:16:15What's the matter?
01:16:17Did you forget something?
01:16:20Am I doing the right thing here?
01:16:22Only you know that.
01:16:25Carson, you say you see the world through a lens, and it's wonderful.
01:16:33But you must listen with your heart to find the right answer.
01:16:45I love you.
01:16:47I love you, too.
01:16:55Congratulations again, you crazy kids.
01:17:00Bye.
01:17:07Ready to go?
01:17:09Just by word of mouth alone, I hope I got you booked solid for the next six months.
01:17:12Fashion show, supermodel's birthday party, so much.
01:17:16Come on, let's go.
01:17:18Isabella, I really appreciate everything you've done for me.
01:17:23But I just realized that I want to do something more meaningful with my life.
01:17:28I want to spend my days with people I care about who care about me, too.
01:17:32I'm staying.
01:17:35Is this about the caterer?
01:17:37Yeah. Yeah, it is.
01:17:39I hope she's worth what you'd be giving up.
01:17:41Oh, she's worth what I'd be gaining.
01:17:45True love always is.
01:17:48Thanks.
01:17:50True love always is.
01:17:53Thank you. Thank you for everything.
01:17:55And I'm really sorry about Aaliyah Tracy.
01:17:58Nah, I'll get Braden to cover it. She won't know the difference.
01:18:02Good luck to you, Carson.
01:18:04Thanks. You, too.
01:18:06See ya.
01:18:20I love you.
01:18:50I love you, too.
01:19:07Molly!
01:19:08Hi.
01:19:09Did you forget something last night?
01:19:11I brought you this.
01:19:14You're a dear to keep trying, but you should give up. I have.
01:19:18It's my last try.
01:19:19Right.
01:19:30What have you done?
01:19:31Carson told me your grandfather is from York County.
01:19:34I did research on that area of Maine, and they're known for their hickory trees.
01:19:38He didn't use walnuts in his recipe. He used hickory nuts.
01:19:41Oh, my goodness.
01:19:43You are marvelous. Thank you.
01:19:46You're welcome. Enjoy.
01:19:48Thank you.
01:19:50Molly, I know it's Christmas Eve,
01:19:55but if your catering services are available, I'd like to ask a favor.
01:20:01Of course.
01:20:03It is the last night of Christmas in the Square,
01:20:06and the Harrison Foundation booth has been handing out Christmas cookies,
01:20:10but I'd like to offer them a real treat.
01:20:14May I place an order for my Christmas fudge?
01:20:17Yeah, I can make that happen.
01:20:19At what time do you need it delivered?
01:20:22Seven o'clock.
01:20:24Okay.
01:20:25Merry Christmas.
01:20:27And to you, too.
01:20:34You look happy.
01:20:36This is turning out to be the best Christmas ever.
01:20:40I couldn't agree with you more, my love.
01:20:43Do you want to taste this?
01:20:44Thank you.
01:20:45Hickory nuts.
01:21:00Hey, hey, Molly, hurry. I was looking for you.
01:21:03Look, I got an idea.
01:21:05How about we join forces, huh?
01:21:08Bradford Brothers plus, you know, Molly's Magical Menu.
01:21:15I appreciate the offer,
01:21:17but I think I'm going to take my chances, see how I do on my own.
01:21:21Yeah, okay.
01:21:22Yeah, no problem.
01:21:23You change your mind, you know where to find me.
01:21:25Merry Christmas, Leo.
01:21:26Buon Natale, huh?
01:21:32Focus with that.
01:21:33You see what happens in the lens.
01:21:34Try and take one there.
01:21:39Uh, hold on to that with dear life.
01:21:46Hi.
01:21:48Hi.
01:21:50I, uh, I brought the fudge.
01:21:54The fudge?
01:21:56Your aunt, she placed an order.
01:21:58I thought she was going to be here.
01:22:00She was supposed to be here,
01:22:02but she had to do something with Robert
01:22:05I called her last minute and she asked me to cover for her.
01:22:08Really?
01:22:10I think Aunt Jeanie's playing matchmaker.
01:22:14Thanks.
01:22:16Uh, Adrienne, can you give this to Nick?
01:22:20Thanks, little buddy.
01:22:22Uh, where's Isabella?
01:22:24I thought you guys were on an early flight.
01:22:27Isabella is on a flight to Berlin.
01:22:30What about the big event?
01:22:32I mean, that's your career on the line.
01:22:35You're looking at the new executive director of the Harrison Foundation
01:22:40slash chief photographer.
01:22:42Okay.
01:22:47Molly, this is my home.
01:22:52And over the last week,
01:22:54someone very special to me has shown me life through a new lens.
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