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00:00:00🎶 Christmas is coming fast. Now dust the halls with lights and all, this Christmas is gonna be bright. With stockings hung and carols sung, we'll get this holiday right.
00:00:17🎶 Ooh-wee, Christmas is coming fast. Ooh-wee, Christmas is coming fast.
00:00:27Okay, will you call them back and tell them that if they want staging for upstairs and downstairs, it's gonna be a higher quote? Great. Yeah, I'm scrubbing coffee and then I'll be right in. Thanks. Bye.
00:00:36Hey. Hi.
00:00:38Usual? Yes, two today, please.
00:00:40These Christmas decorations are new.
00:00:42Yeah, new company policy.
00:00:44Oh. These garlands are beautiful. Super high quality. Do you know where you got them from?
00:00:52I don't. They were just in a box when I got to work.
00:00:55Beautiful. They're really pretty.
00:00:57Yeah, I guess.
00:01:00Sorry. Christmas decorating is a big part of my job.
00:01:04I thought you were just unusually into garlands.
00:01:06That, too. Don't even get me started on how many different kinds of tinsel there is.
00:01:10Don't worry, I won't.
00:01:12Thanks for the coffee.
00:01:13Always. Have a jolly day.
00:01:14You, too.
00:01:15Thank you. Bye.
00:01:17Bye.
00:01:28It's looking great in here.
00:01:30Thanks.
00:01:32Here, I got this for you.
00:01:33Oh, thank you. King Roasters. It's my favorite.
00:01:36I know how daunting the first week at a new job can be and I just want you to know you're
00:01:39doing a terrific job.
00:01:41Lots to learn, but really liking it all so far.
00:01:44Well, let's finish fixing it up.
00:01:46Sure.
00:01:49Okay, how is the wreath delivery going?
00:01:53Good. They just hit some traffic on their way down the mountain.
00:01:55Okay, then let's push back the client viewing.
00:01:59But everything's looking really great. I mean, I doubt they'll notice a couple of wreaths missing.
00:02:04No, without the wreaths, the look is incomplete.
00:02:08Complete Christmas. Got it. I'll push it back.
00:02:11I know it sounds crazy, but our marketing team discovered that houses that are staged
00:02:15for Christmas from October to the end of the year have a 60% higher sell rate.
00:02:20Oh, that high?
00:02:21Yeah, people want to picture what their home is going to look like at Christmas.
00:02:24We're not just staging a house, we're staging the idea of how that house makes them feel.
00:02:29Won't they be kind of disappointed when they get here and the house is actually empty?
00:02:34I never really thought about it. They can decorate it themselves.
00:02:38You know, I didn't realize that staging an open house required
00:02:41this much knowledge of Christmas decorating.
00:02:44Don't worry. The more you do it, the better you get at it.
00:02:47I bet you go all out for your own Christmas.
00:02:49I used to when I was a kid.
00:02:51But now I'm so busy staging houses that my Christmas gets put on the back burner.
00:02:56You don't do anything to celebrate? Visit family?
00:02:59My dad's retired and he travels at the holidays. I do go to our annual Christmas party.
00:03:04Hey, that's something.
00:03:05Yeah, Mr. Lexington rented out the Deller Art Gallery. Should be fun.
00:03:09Speaking of the boss...
00:03:24Oh, good. You're looking over the projections for next quarter.
00:03:26Yes, riveting stuff.
00:03:29Oh, hey, here, try this new blend I've been working on.
00:03:39I like it.
00:03:40I was thinking we could try it out at the Larimer store.
00:03:43That's actually what I wanted to talk to you about.
00:03:50Oh, good. More charts and graphs.
00:03:52Okay, as you know, we're on track to open up three more King Coffee roasters in Colorado
00:03:56with the goal to expand out of state.
00:03:58Oh, I know. That's why I've been working 14-hour days nonstop for this past year.
00:04:04Well, in order to stay on track, we're going to have to be a little more
00:04:08selective with our bean supplier.
00:04:10As in something cheaper?
00:04:12If we want this franchise to grow, the only choice.
00:04:16Yeah, of course. I mean, the whole reason I started this company was to serve
00:04:19good quality coffee at a reasonable price.
00:04:21I know, and you have, and we can continue to.
00:04:24We just have to make some changes for the greater good.
00:04:27This is why you hired me, big brother.
00:04:29Oh, and apparently also to implement Christmas decorations in all our stores.
00:04:34Yes, special project initiative. And so far, people are responding well to it.
00:04:39All right, I'll have a look at our supplier options.
00:04:43So how's unpacking going?
00:04:45It's going. I mean, of course, there's still boxes everywhere and hardly any furniture.
00:04:50You know, I thought this new house would help Maddie, but so far it's not working.
00:04:56Well, I didn't just move back here for this job.
00:04:59If you or Maddie ever need anything, I'm here.
00:05:02Thanks.
00:05:03King Roaster is in every state. That's the goal.
00:05:07Yep, that's the goal.
00:05:20No, no, no, no, no, no. We sent you the correct dates.
00:05:23No, my assistant CC'd you. I'm looking at the email right now.
00:05:26Well, never in all my years have I witnessed this poorly handled of a situation.
00:05:31Oh, don't think I won't.
00:05:34Everything OK?
00:05:35The Della Art Gallery double booked us,
00:05:37so we no longer have a venue for our company Christmas party.
00:05:40That's terrible. Is that what you wanted to talk to me about?
00:05:44Oh, no, no, no. I wanted to talk to you about something much more upbeat.
00:05:50I am happy to announce that we are opening up a new store.
00:05:54I am happy to announce that we are opening up a branch of Lexington Staging in New York City.
00:05:59That's incredible. You've wanted that for so long.
00:06:02Indeed. Ever since I started the company.
00:06:05Now all that's left is finding the perfect person to put in charge.
00:06:11Lori, you do amazing work. I mean, you're ambitious, you're dedicated.
00:06:16I think you would do wonders staging penthouses and luxury hotels.
00:06:20And that is why you are one of three senior level stagers
00:06:24that I am considering promoting to director of our New York City branch.
00:06:30One of three?
00:06:31Yep. You know, I'm still reviewing portfolios and crunching numbers,
00:06:35but I wanted you to know you're in the running.
00:06:40Thank you so much.
00:06:41Mr. Lexington, I would love to help you find some place for our Christmas party.
00:06:48I have a few venues in mind.
00:06:52You know what I loved about the Della Gallery?
00:06:54It reminded me so much of my family's magical storybook home.
00:06:58You know, it just had that elegant but homey feel that's always so welcoming.
00:07:02I think we can find some place with the same feeling.
00:07:05This close to Christmas?
00:07:07I think we can find some place with the same feeling.
00:07:10This close to Christmas?
00:07:12Of course.
00:07:14Wow, that would be an incredible help.
00:07:17Listen, I will email you a list of all the things that we need, but if you can pull this off...
00:07:32Thank you.
00:07:35Here you go, sir.
00:07:36This is gonna be good, thanks.
00:07:38Then just find a local wreath maker. There's got to be someone nearby.
00:07:41Okay.
00:07:43Oh no! I am so sorry I did not see you there.
00:07:47It's fine. I wasn't looking where I was going.
00:07:48Here, please take this.
00:07:50Thanks.
00:07:51Waiter, may I get some club soda, please?
00:07:53Right away, sir.
00:07:54You carry a handkerchief with you where you go?
00:07:57Well, yeah. You never know when you're gonna dump your takeout all over someone, right?
00:08:02Right.
00:08:03Here you go.
00:08:05Thank you.
00:08:05Thanks.
00:08:07Sorry about your suit.
00:08:08No, don't be. Soup's replaceable. I'm sorry about your shirt.
00:08:12Replaceable, too.
00:08:15Smells good.
00:08:16Oh yeah, it's minestrone. My daughter's favorite. I highly recommend it.
00:08:20I'll keep that in mind.
00:08:22Oh, thank you. See? All good.
00:08:24Thanks.
00:08:26Thank you.
00:08:27Yeah, of course.
00:08:28I'll enjoy your dinner.
00:08:29You too.
00:08:36Hey.
00:08:38Hey.
00:08:39Hey.
00:08:44So, uh, what was that all about?
00:08:47Minersville.
00:08:48Ah. He was cute.
00:08:51Oh, no. Is that why you brought me here? To pry into my non-existent love life?
00:08:55Can't a friend just want to catch up with a friend who works way too much and needs to
00:08:59take more breaks? Which maybe include a date here or there?
00:09:03I knew it.
00:09:05I'm just happy to see you.
00:09:06Me too. How are Dan and the kids?
00:09:09Great. And by great, I mean drive me crazy. But in a wonderful way.
00:09:15It must be nice to have a family to come home to.
00:09:17Could be you one day. But I would start with a date.
00:09:21Which would start with free time.
00:09:23Not all of us are superwoman with a great family and great career.
00:09:28Yeah, I'm pretty amazing.
00:09:30You are.
00:09:31Oh, uh, but what about that accountant? I think his name was Ted?
00:09:37Well, after canceling on him a couple times, we finally went out
00:09:40and all he talked about was bond yields.
00:09:43Those are important.
00:09:44The truth is, with everything going on and this potential promotion and stagings,
00:09:49it would take someone really special to sweep me away.
00:09:53Well, then cheers to someone really special wherever he may be.
00:10:00It's your favorite, Maddie.
00:10:16Listen, I know we've been eating takeout night after night lately,
00:10:19but I've just been really busy at work. I'm sorry.
00:10:24How about this?
00:10:26After dinner, we play some good music and tackle those boxes.
00:10:31What about my parent-teacher conference?
00:10:35Right, of course. That is tonight.
00:10:38You forgot, didn't you?
00:10:40Nope. I just didn't remember in a timely manner.
00:10:45It's at eight o'clock.
00:10:52Oh, it's only 730. I'll just call Aunt Nikki.
00:10:55Hey, Edward. What's going on?
00:11:04Hey, Nikki.
00:11:06How do you feel about coming over to watch your favorite niece tonight for me for about an hour?
00:11:10Oh, is it her parent-teacher conference tonight?
00:11:12Yes, parent-teacher conferences.
00:11:14You forgot, didn't you?
00:11:16No, I did not forget.
00:11:18Of course. I'd love to spend time with Maddie tonight. I'll be right there.
00:11:21Okay, great. Thank you so much. See you soon.
00:11:24See? Aunt Nikki's on her way over.
00:11:34So, how's Maddie doing?
00:11:36Maddie's a wonderful student who goes out of her way to be kind to everyone.
00:11:40I'm happy to hear that.
00:11:42But I am worried about her. She's having a hard time participating in class activities.
00:11:48Yeah, I can see her being shy from time to time.
00:11:51Maybe, but I think it's a bit more than that.
00:11:55I recently assigned the class an essay on what the holidays meant to them,
00:11:58and Maddie didn't seem interested.
00:12:00Well, what children are actually interested in writing essays.
00:12:05True. She said it was because the holidays haven't been the same since her mom died,
00:12:11and she wouldn't know what to write.
00:12:16May I ask how long it's been?
00:12:18About three years.
00:12:20I'm so sorry for your loss.
00:12:22Yeah, I guess I have kind of dropped the ball about Christmas these past few years.
00:12:27It's hard to celebrate.
00:12:30I understand.
00:12:33And I know Maddie's had a tough time lately.
00:12:35We moved into a new home and really haven't had a chance to make it ours.
00:12:40Perhaps that's where you start.
00:12:42Check in with Maddie. See what she thinks might make the place feel more like home.
00:12:46I will, and I'll definitely try to make this a better Christmas.
00:12:50Maddie's a wonderful little girl.
00:12:52Two of you are lucky to have each other.
00:12:55We are.
00:13:05Your teacher said so many nice things about you.
00:13:08That's good.
00:13:13So, did you have fun with Aunt Nikki?
00:13:15Yeah, I'm glad she lives close by again.
00:13:18Yeah, me too.
00:13:19I'm sorry if things have been hard lately.
00:13:27I really am.
00:13:28I just want us to have a great Christmas, that's all.
00:13:32Is there anything you really want for Christmas?
00:13:35A puppy?
00:13:37Okay, going big, huh?
00:13:39Anything that might not need body training?
00:13:45I wish our house looked like it did when we first bought it.
00:13:49It looked so cool.
00:13:51There was Christmas stuff everywhere.
00:13:53Oh, no, sweetie.
00:13:55Those houses are just staged like that for when they want to sell them.
00:13:58They don't actually come with all that Christmas decoration.
00:14:01It just helps them sell the home.
00:14:03I'll tell you what.
00:14:04I will do my best to get us some amazing Christmas decorations, okay?
00:14:08Okay.
00:14:09I love you.
00:14:10Love you, too.
00:14:12Goodnight.
00:14:19You don't have anything available?
00:14:31How about the atrium?
00:14:32You host parties there, right?
00:14:35Thanks.
00:14:38Any luck?
00:14:39No, any place nice enough to host the party is already booked.
00:14:42Why did I tell him I could do this?
00:14:44There's a man on line three.
00:14:45He's trying to track down the designer who staged the house he just bought.
00:14:49Why?
00:14:50I don't know.
00:14:51Can you take a message?
00:14:52I've got so many places to go check out.
00:14:54Of course.
00:14:56Hello?
00:14:57Yeah, she's not available.
00:14:58Can I take a message?
00:15:02The country house on Cedar Place?
00:15:06Yeah, okay.
00:15:07I'll let her know.
00:15:08Thanks.
00:15:10What did he want?
00:15:11So he wants to hire the exact person who staged his house to come and recreate it.
00:15:16That's a first.
00:15:17The house on Cedar Place had these gorgeous high ceilings, hardwood floors.
00:15:24Elegant, homey feel.
00:15:27Can I get his info?
00:15:28Yeah, of course.
00:15:29Thanks.
00:15:30See you later.
00:15:31See ya.
00:15:41Perfect.
00:15:46Hi there.
00:15:52Hi.
00:15:54I like your boots.
00:15:55Thanks.
00:15:56I don't tell many people this, but I got them on the sales rack.
00:16:00Nice.
00:16:01Is Everett King home?
00:16:03Dad!
00:16:05He's in his office.
00:16:07Dad!
00:16:08Coming.
00:16:10Sorry about that.
00:16:11Oh.
00:16:12You're the soup guy.
00:16:15One of my many titles.
00:16:16How's the shirt?
00:16:17It's just fine.
00:16:18Oh, good.
00:16:19So you're not here to collect a dry cleaning bill, then?
00:16:22Nope.
00:16:23I'm Lori Townsend from the staging company.
00:16:26From Lexington Staging?
00:16:27Yeah.
00:16:28Dad?
00:16:29Maddie, this is the woman I spilled our soup on the other night.
00:16:32Hi, I'm Maddie.
00:16:34It's nice to meet you, Maddie.
00:16:36Sorry my dad is a klutz.
00:16:39It actually inspired me to order the minestrone.
00:16:41Well, please come on inside.
00:16:45Great.
00:16:46I'll make this place look better than you could ever imagine.
00:16:50Deal.
00:16:57Will you be able to find a big tree?
00:17:00The same as the one that was here?
00:17:01Yep, just need to order it.
00:17:03No problem.
00:17:05Oh, is this your wife?
00:17:06Yeah.
00:17:07My mom died three years ago.
00:17:09I'm sorry to hear that.
00:17:11She was really good at Christmas.
00:17:13Yeah, she sure was.
00:17:15Then let's honor her and make this as Christmassy as possible.
00:17:19Lori, would you like a cup of coffee?
00:17:21I'd love one.
00:17:23I remember using Currier and Ives as inspiration when I was staging the house.
00:17:28Currier and what?
00:17:30Currier and Ives.
00:17:31It was this old printmaking company that was inspired by Christmas imagery that was classic.
00:17:35Like horses pulling sleighs and snow-covered houses.
00:17:39Holly on the fireplace.
00:17:41Could we get horses pulling sleighs?
00:17:44I don't know about that, but we could probably get decorations that depict it.
00:17:48Thank you.
00:17:50Oh, King Roaster's coffee.
00:17:52My favorite.
00:17:53That's Dad's company.
00:17:55No way, really?
00:17:56Every king, founder, and CEO.
00:17:58I go there every morning.
00:18:00The one at Larimer Square.
00:18:01You do?
00:18:02Yes, best lattes in town.
00:18:03That's our very first store.
00:18:05I've spent a lot of time there.
00:18:06Couldn't miss that place.
00:18:08I'm stuck in an office doing nothing but making boring business decisions.
00:18:12Welcome to the corporate world.
00:18:14Oh, you know, I have a staging across town,
00:18:16but I'll start gathering stuff tomorrow and head to the Christmas warehouse.
00:18:20What's that?
00:18:21It's this big store that has lots of Christmas decorations that you can buy and rent.
00:18:25Can I come?
00:18:27Sweetie, you have school.
00:18:28After?
00:18:30If it's okay with your dad.
00:18:32I've never actually brought anyone there before.
00:18:34I have a meeting.
00:18:36That, I can reschedule.
00:18:38Yay!
00:18:40I guess I'll see you guys tomorrow.
00:18:41Sounds good.
00:18:42Bye!
00:18:44Bye!
00:18:47I like her.
00:18:48Yeah, me too.
00:18:50Our house is gonna look awesome!
00:19:05This is so cool!
00:19:11I wish we could live here.
00:19:15Well, thank you for letting us tag along.
00:19:17Hopefully we're not too much of a burden.
00:19:19No, it's really fun to see through new eyes.
00:19:21I'm always coming in such a rush and stressed out,
00:19:24but I forgot this place is pretty cool.
00:19:27Dad, Lori!
00:19:28We have to get this!
00:19:33That would look great in your front foyer.
00:19:35Oh, and Dad, look!
00:19:38A dog bed!
00:19:39You guys have a dog?
00:19:41No, but Maddie really wants one.
00:19:43Oh, I see.
00:19:45Hey Maddie, why don't you take these stickers
00:19:47and put them on anything you see that you love for your house?
00:19:50I'm on it!
00:19:54Oh boy, she's really gonna let the power go to her head now.
00:20:35We want to pick out pieces that will go with the architecture of your house,
00:20:40but give it a modern feel.
00:20:41That way the decorations will really pop.
00:20:44Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking.
00:20:47Have you always been a Christmas expert?
00:20:49I guess so.
00:20:50Christmas has always been my favorite holiday.
00:20:53My mom would go all out and decorate our house.
00:20:56Got pretty competitive on our block.
00:20:59I guess that's why I picked a career where I decorate
00:21:02for Christmas four months out of the year.
00:21:04I can only imagine what your own place must look like.
00:21:07Actually, it's lacking in the Christmas decor.
00:21:11I guess it's one of those things where when you do it as a career,
00:21:15you don't really do it for yourself.
00:21:18I haven't had a real Christmas in years.
00:21:21How about you?
00:21:22Are you a big Christmas fan?
00:21:25I was, but it's been hard to get in the spirit ever since my wife passed.
00:21:30I can only imagine.
00:21:32I want to be good at doing Christmas.
00:21:34For Maddie, I want it to mean something again.
00:21:37That's really sweet.
00:21:42Guys, I'm out of stickers.
00:21:59That's the nutcracker I picked out.
00:22:01It is.
00:22:02I looked at everything you picked out,
00:22:04and so much is going to go great with the classic Christmas theme.
00:22:07You even picked out stuff I would have never thought of.
00:22:10Thanks.
00:22:11It's looking amazing.
00:22:13There is something else.
00:22:15I didn't see it at the store, but I think we need it.
00:22:18What is it?
00:22:19A piano.
00:22:20Do you play?
00:22:21My dad does, or he did.
00:22:24He used to play all the time, especially around Christmas.
00:22:29But he stopped when my mom died.
00:22:32He didn't take it with us when we moved.
00:22:35You know what?
00:22:36I'll keep my eyes open for one.
00:22:40Hey, ladies.
00:22:41Hey.
00:22:42Wow, it's looking great in here.
00:22:44Oh, look at that.
00:22:45We have a dining room table now.
00:22:46We can eat on it tonight when Aunt Nikki and Casey come over.
00:22:50Yeah, we sure can.
00:22:51And Lori can come.
00:22:53Oh, Maddie, I'm sure Lori has lots of other stuff to do.
00:22:57Do you?
00:22:58My night is unusually free.
00:23:00Then you've got to stay for dinner.
00:23:02Yeah, you gotta.
00:23:04I'd love to.
00:23:17It's all coming along nicely.
00:23:19I just hung up some more lights.
00:23:21It smells delicious in here.
00:23:23Just an old family recipe that my grandma used to make every Christmas.
00:23:26I'm not making any promises, though.
00:23:28It's been a while since I've made this.
00:23:29Well, the smell is on point.
00:23:31Anything I can do?
00:23:33No, please, just sit back and relax.
00:23:35I'm not very good at that.
00:23:37How about chopping?
00:23:38Yeah, sure, if you feel so inclined.
00:23:41No, I do.
00:23:42So, you like to cook?
00:23:44I don't really have much time, but I can chop.
00:23:47How about you?
00:23:49Oh, no.
00:23:49Believe it or not, this is the first time getting to use the oven.
00:23:52I've just been so busy lately.
00:23:54I've just been so busy lately.
00:23:56Well, King Roaster's Coffee must be going well.
00:23:58Yeah, I just hired my sister Nikki.
00:24:00You'll get to meet her tonight.
00:24:01She keeps me focused on the big picture stuff.
00:24:04Very business-oriented.
00:24:06Sometimes I wish I could just make a customer a really good cup of coffee.
00:24:11I feel like I lost track of why I created King Roaster's Coffee in the first place.
00:24:16But hey, I'm rambling on.
00:24:18I apologize.
00:24:19I totally understand.
00:24:21When I started staging, it was all about the love of it
00:24:23and the passion to make something feel like home.
00:24:26The higher I got up the ladder, the more it felt like a job.
00:24:30Yeah, if we could just forget about all that stuff
00:24:32and concentrate on what's important, right?
00:24:35Bringing joy to someone's day.
00:24:38Exactly.
00:24:43Hey, you know there's an easier way to chop those?
00:24:47Automatic slicer.
00:24:49No, it's all in the wrist.
00:24:53Like this?
00:24:54Yeah, sort of.
00:24:56Oh wait, you got it.
00:24:57Thank you.
00:25:00He did it all in an elf costume and he ended up winning first prize anyway.
00:25:11Well, Maddie's finally in bed.
00:25:14Nikki was just telling great stories about you, Everett.
00:25:17Don't listen to anything she says.
00:25:18I am totally serious.
00:25:20Growing up, Everett insisted that the lyrics deck the halls with vows of Holly
00:25:24were actually deck the halls with Buddy Holly.
00:25:27And it turned into him wearing horn-rimmed glasses when our school choir sang it.
00:25:32You love that story.
00:25:34Speaking of embarrassing stories,
00:25:36Nikki thought she was named after Saint Nicholas, a.k.a. Santa Claus.
00:25:41Uh, she still thinks that.
00:25:43Ask Mommy.
00:25:44It's true.
00:25:47Okay, but in all seriousness, Everett, this dinner was delicious.
00:25:50I had no idea you could cook.
00:25:51Well, thank you.
00:25:52I felt inspired.
00:25:54Plus, we've had way too much takeout lately.
00:25:57And we have a special guest.
00:26:00Well, Lori, I'm glad my brother found you.
00:26:02The house is looking better than I've ever seen it.
00:26:04Thanks, it's just the beginning.
00:26:06I've got lots up my sleeve.
00:26:14Look how cute they are.
00:26:18This is the most I've seen you smile in a long time.
00:26:21Well, it was a fun night.
00:26:24Yeah, Lori's pretty great.
00:26:25Yeah, she is.
00:26:28It's not like that.
00:26:30She's here to stage the house and use the venue for a company party.
00:26:34It's all professional.
00:26:36Ah, yes, the classic,
00:26:37here to stage the house and use the venue for a company party routine.
00:26:41That doesn't explain why she was here for hours,
00:26:44listening to me tell embarrassing stories about you.
00:26:46Whatever you're implying, I'm not ready for it.
00:26:50Okay, I know it's hard.
00:26:52But at some point, you have to open your heart to someone new again.
00:26:56You're using way too much soap.
00:26:58Okay, Mom.
00:27:17So, he owns all of the spurs.
00:27:36Founder and CEO.
00:27:38Impressive.
00:27:39And he hired you to decorate his house?
00:27:42He hired me to restage his house.
00:27:46So, decorating.
00:27:47Well, you've talked about this a thousand times.
00:27:50Decorating is a big part of my job.
00:27:52Well, I think it's great that you get to actually stage it with
00:27:55the people in mind instead of just some generic display.
00:27:58Never really thought about it that way.
00:28:00Yeah, the better I stage the house, the better the party will be.
00:28:04So, you think if Lexington comes to the party
00:28:06and sees what a great job you did staging it,
00:28:08he'll forget the other people and give you the promotion?
00:28:12That's the idea.
00:28:13And Maddie's bringing so much fun to it.
00:28:16Things that I wouldn't think of.
00:28:18Maddie?
00:28:20Everett's daughter.
00:28:21She's adorable.
00:28:22She's 10 years old and clearly an old soul.
00:28:26And Lexington doesn't mind his company Christmas party
00:28:29is leaning more toward fun than classy?
00:28:32Maddie's bringing the fun.
00:28:34And I think we really balance each other out.
00:28:38What?
00:28:40Nothing. I've just never seen you like this.
00:28:42Like what?
00:28:44Just lighter.
00:28:46That makes no sense.
00:28:48It does to me.
00:28:50I'm going to the office.
00:28:52Now that sounds more like Lori I know.
00:28:54I love you.
00:29:01You wanted to see me?
00:29:02Yes, come on in.
00:29:04I want to know how the party's coming along.
00:29:06So far, so good.
00:29:07It was a little late starting from scratch,
00:29:09but I think it worked to our advantage.
00:29:12Did you see the new invites?
00:29:13I did, and I saw you chose a private residence.
00:29:16Yeah, it's this beautiful Chateau-style home
00:29:20that has the same elegance that the Deller Art Gallery had.
00:29:24I think you're going to really love it.
00:29:26Great.
00:29:26Well, you know, I saw the invites were a lot more
00:29:28celebratory and fun than in years past.
00:29:30Yeah, there's a lot of joy in the staging
00:29:32while still keeping the classic Christmas feel.
00:29:35All right, this gives me hope.
00:29:38You know, another reason why I chose the Deller Gallery
00:29:40was because of their enormous Christmas tree.
00:29:42You know, you just walk in that place and you get hit
00:29:44with this authentic Rocky Mountain pine aroma.
00:29:49You think we could do something similar?
00:29:51A real Christmas tree, of course.
00:29:55All right, I look forward to seeing how this all turns out.
00:29:58Me too.
00:29:59I mean, I can't wait to show you.
00:30:03You know, knowing I can count on you for this Christmas party,
00:30:06it means a lot, Lori.
00:30:10Hey, everything OK?
00:30:13I ordered a fake tree.
00:30:15Is that bad?
00:30:16Apparently Lexington wants an authentic,
00:30:19large, fresh Rocky Mountain pine.
00:30:21Oh, what am I going to do?
00:30:24Yeah.
00:30:40Never cut down my own tree before.
00:30:43And just to be clear, at no point will we be doing that today.
00:30:47Isn't that why we're going to the mountains?
00:30:49No, we're going to this farm because it has the best trees,
00:30:52and my party and your house deserves the best.
00:30:56So we're not cutting it down overnight?
00:30:58I'm sorry, honey, but no.
00:31:01But you do get to help me pick the perfect tree.
00:31:03Yes.
00:31:05So Lori, why go to all the trouble
00:31:07for your company Christmas party?
00:31:09I guess I have it in my head that if I impress my boss,
00:31:13he'll pick me for this promotion that I'm up for in New York.
00:31:16You're moving to New York?
00:31:18It depends.
00:31:20I thought if I swayed him with this amazing party
00:31:22that he would choose me.
00:31:24Well, I hope you get it.
00:31:26Thank you.
00:31:27Yeah, you deserve it.
00:31:29You're good at what you do, and you always go above and beyond.
00:31:33I appreciate that.
00:31:40All those so-called Christmas tree farms in the big city,
00:31:44they're puny trees because they chop them down too soon.
00:31:50It's a tragedy.
00:31:52Our farm is all about letting the trees grow as tall as they can.
00:31:58Well, I mean, we are a bit restricted
00:32:00on what will actually fit on the roof of my car.
00:32:02Nonsense.
00:32:04We'll deliver it to you.
00:32:05Really?
00:32:06Yes.
00:32:06We know it's a trek up the mountain.
00:32:09We make it worth your while.
00:32:10Do you have any tips on picking out the best one?
00:32:15Smell.
00:32:16Use your nose.
00:32:18Do you have a good nose?
00:32:19Not as good as a dog's, but it'll do.
00:32:23Okay, now go.
00:32:25Go and find one.
00:32:31You know, this is the first time I've picked out a tree.
00:32:34You know, this is the first time I've picked out a tree
00:32:36since I was Maddie's age.
00:32:38Really?
00:32:39I would have thought with all the Christmas decorating,
00:32:41that would be impossible.
00:32:43I usually just order fake ones.
00:32:44I haven't had a real tree in years.
00:32:47Well, then I'm glad I get to witness this monumental event.
00:32:52Okay, so this is gonna sound corny,
00:32:55but I think this is how Christmas is supposed to feel.
00:33:00What do you mean?
00:33:01This.
00:33:02Being out in the winter air,
00:33:04picking a tree you can smell.
00:33:07I didn't realize how much I missed it.
00:33:09I love Christmas, but I haven't had one in years.
00:33:12Lori, that's not corny at all.
00:33:14I feel it too.
00:33:16Found it!
00:33:21You picked a good one.
00:33:23Yeah, it's a beautiful tree,
00:33:25but will it actually fit inside the house?
00:33:27Yes, I think so.
00:33:30All right, then I guess that's our tree.
00:33:32We'll get it cut and delivered to you pronto.
00:33:34Great.
00:33:35Dad, I'm hungry.
00:33:37Well, tree hunting will do that to you.
00:33:39Can I recommend Sally's, a mile or so down the road?
00:33:42Best hot chocolate and pie in the state of Colorado.
00:33:46I love pie.
00:33:47Hey, that sounds great to me.
00:33:49What do you say, ladies?
00:33:53Okay, I'm definitely ordering these for the Christmas party.
00:33:55This may be the best thing I've ever tried in my entire life.
00:33:58That is quite the statement.
00:34:01Try the cherry.
00:34:05Okay, now that may be the best thing that ever existed.
00:34:08Oh, really?
00:34:09Well, then shall I confuse you by offering you some pumpkin?
00:34:12Yes, yes, you should.
00:34:15Lori, will you spend Christmas with us?
00:34:20Maddie, that's so sweet.
00:34:23Maddie, that's a really big thing to ask somebody.
00:34:27You know what?
00:34:27I'll check my schedule and let you know.
00:34:30Okay.
00:34:35Hey, Everett.
00:34:35Maddie mentioned you play the piano.
00:34:38Oh, did she now?
00:34:40Yes, she did.
00:34:42I used to dabble in it.
00:34:44Do you take requests?
00:34:47I highly doubt all these people trying to enjoy their pie
00:34:50want that kind of disruption.
00:34:51I bet they like it, Dad.
00:34:56All right, in the name of Christmas pie,
00:34:58any requests, Lori?
00:35:01Maddie, you choose.
00:35:02Jingle bells.
00:35:03Jingle bells it is, ladies.
00:35:29Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits bright.
00:35:34What fun it is to laugh and sing a spraying song tonight.
00:35:39Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
00:35:45Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh.
00:35:50Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.
00:35:56Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh.
00:36:18Hey, this came for you.
00:36:19Great, it's here.
00:36:21Is it for the party?
00:36:22In a way, it's for Everett and Maddie's tree.
00:36:26I don't usually do tree toppers for stagings,
00:36:28but it felt like they deserve something special.
00:36:32Seems like things are going well.
00:36:34Yeah, the party's coming together great,
00:36:36and the house is looking like they wanted it to.
00:36:38Well, they're lucky to have a decorating master like you.
00:36:42Lately, I feel like the lucky one.
00:36:44You're whistling.
00:36:46I am.
00:36:47You never whistle.
00:36:48I whistle.
00:36:50Where were you yesterday? I couldn't reach you.
00:36:51Oh, I was up in the mountains helping Maddie and Lori pick out a Christmas tree.
00:36:55With Lori? You don't say.
00:36:58It was an errand for the house.
00:37:00Why can't you just admit that you like her?
00:37:03Because it's not like that.
00:37:04Really?
00:37:05Yeah, it's not like that.
00:37:07It's not like that.
00:37:08It's not like that.
00:37:09It's not like that.
00:37:10It's not like that.
00:37:10It's not like that.
00:37:11It's not like that.
00:37:12It's not like that.
00:37:13It's not like that.
00:37:13It's not like that.
00:37:14You went Christmas tree shopping with her.
00:37:16You had her over for dinner.
00:37:17She's decorating your house.
00:37:19It's business for her.
00:37:21Okay, I'm your sister.
00:37:22I have a sixth sense about this kind of stuff.
00:37:24Just admit it.
00:37:27Okay, what if I do?
00:37:29And what if she feels the same way?
00:37:31But what if it doesn't work out?
00:37:33And what if Maddie has to go through another waltz?
00:37:36That's a lot of what ifs.
00:37:39Well, she's up for a job promotion.
00:37:41If she gets it, she has to move to New York.
00:37:44So you do like her.
00:37:46I'm glad that's what you got from all this.
00:37:48Look, I can't even begin to imagine what you and Maddie have gone through.
00:37:51And it sucks.
00:37:53Living in fear of something good ever happening again.
00:37:56That's no way to exist.
00:37:58Is that the example you want to set for Maddie?
00:38:01No, of course not.
00:38:03But this is just way too complicated right now.
00:38:05Besides, I don't even know how she feels.
00:38:08This could be just completely one-sided.
00:38:10Yeah, and you'll never know.
00:38:12Unless you take a chance.
00:38:15I have work to do.
00:38:25Mr. King, haven't seen you here in a while.
00:38:28Yeah, I just thought I'd do a routine check and see if everything was all right.
00:38:33People are loving the Christmas decorations.
00:38:36Oh, good.
00:38:40Are you waiting for someone?
00:38:42Uh, no.
00:38:44As a matter of fact, I should head back to the office.
00:38:51Everett King of King Roaster's Coffee?
00:38:55You better keep that down.
00:38:56I don't want the paparazzi to soar.
00:38:59What are you doing here?
00:39:00Well, I used to come in here more and check things out.
00:39:03Trying to implement that again.
00:39:05Are you here for your daily latte?
00:39:07That I am.
00:39:09All right, well, I will personally make that for you.
00:39:11I feel so honored.
00:39:13Hey, I was gonna call you.
00:39:14I have some decorations coming to your place this afternoon.
00:39:16Will you be there?
00:39:17I have a meeting and then I have to pick up Maddie from her friends.
00:39:22Oh, okay.
00:39:24Well, you know what?
00:39:26I have a good idea.
00:39:28Why don't you just go ahead and let yourself in?
00:39:32Really?
00:39:33Are you sure?
00:39:34Decorations take precedence.
00:39:36This is delicious.
00:39:37Well, I'm glad you like it.
00:39:39It's on the house.
00:39:41I better get going.
00:39:43Yeah, me too.
00:39:45Bye.
00:39:46Bye.
00:40:05Oh, good.
00:40:20You guys got here just in time to help me decorate the tree.
00:40:28Is everything okay?
00:40:29I am so sorry.
00:40:30I thought you gave me the keys so that I could decorate while you were at work.
00:40:33I did not mean to upset Maddie.
00:40:35No, it's not that.
00:40:37It's not you at all.
00:40:38The student's mom is having an event tomorrow at school.
00:40:41It's a mom and me cinnamon ornament making thing.
00:40:44I told her I'd go, but she says it's a mom thing.
00:40:47Don't they realize some kids don't have a mom?
00:40:50Yeah, and I even talked to the teacher and she said it's open to anybody,
00:40:52but I think Maddie took the mom part literally.
00:40:56Poor thing.
00:40:58Are you okay with us decorating the tree another night?
00:41:00Of course.
00:41:02Actually, do you think it's okay if I went up and spoke to her?
00:41:05Yeah, go for it.
00:41:06I'm just gonna go make gingerbread cookies,
00:41:09because when in doubt, I use sugar to make my kid feel better.
00:41:13Well, I'd like to try one of those.
00:41:15You got it.
00:41:36Maddie, can I come in?
00:41:39Yeah.
00:41:47That's a gorgeous music box.
00:41:49My mom gave it to me when I was five.
00:41:52May I?
00:42:01It's very special.
00:42:03You must miss her a lot.
00:42:05All the time.
00:42:07Can I tell you something?
00:42:09I lost my mom when I was really young, too.
00:42:13Really?
00:42:15I wasn't much older than you.
00:42:17I missed her all the time.
00:42:20But then you know what I did?
00:42:23I found happiness in spending time with friends,
00:42:26going to the movies, eating good cookies.
00:42:30And it was in those moments that I felt most connected to her.
00:42:35Above all else, honey, moms want their kids to be happy.
00:42:39I like that.
00:42:53Now this ornament thing, what's it all about?
00:42:55Brianna's mom is really good at crafts,
00:42:57and she's coming in and teaching everybody how to make cinnamon stick ornaments.
00:43:02People are bringing their moms.
00:43:04Brianna's mom is crafty, huh?
00:43:07Well, has she ever made a chandelier out of old spoons?
00:43:10Have you done that?
00:43:11Yes, in college.
00:43:13As an art project.
00:43:15How would you feel if I came and made ornaments with you tomorrow?
00:43:18Really?
00:43:19You want to come?
00:43:20I would love to.
00:43:22Okay.
00:43:22Yeah.
00:43:23Awesome.
00:43:24Awesome.
00:43:31Hey, how is she?
00:43:33Better.
00:43:34I hope it's okay.
00:43:36I offered to make cinnamon stick ornaments with her tomorrow at school.
00:43:40You did?
00:43:41Wow, thanks.
00:43:44Wait, have you ever made cinnamon ornaments?
00:43:47No, never made them, but I'm excited to try.
00:43:50You're really good with her, by the way.
00:43:52Thanks.
00:43:54I lost my mom when I was really young, so I know how hard it can be.
00:43:58Oh, I'm sorry.
00:43:59I didn't know that.
00:44:01It's okay.
00:44:03Maddie's a really strong kid.
00:44:06Yes, she is.
00:44:07And I honestly don't know what I'd do without her.
00:44:09She's my rock.
00:44:11I've never really spent much time with kids.
00:44:13My best friend Tanya has three, but we usually hang out when she needs a little break.
00:44:19Well, you're a natural.
00:44:21You'll make a great mom someday.
00:44:23If that's what you want, of course.
00:44:26I always thought I'd have a really big family.
00:44:28But then I got so focused on my career that that just didn't really happen.
00:44:33Well, what about now?
00:44:35Now there's this promotion, and it means more work.
00:44:40Well, take it from a guy who used to take everything for granted.
00:44:43Success means nothing without somebody to share it with.
00:44:47That's something I have to remind myself from time to time.
00:44:52Cookies.
00:45:04Remember, you get stuck on what to make, tie a bunch of sticks together,
00:45:10add a bell or two, and then you'll have the perfect ornament.
00:45:15What are you making?
00:45:17I'm tying these ribbons around this cinnamon stick and making a Christmas tree.
00:45:21I'm gonna make one of those next.
00:45:23What are you working on?
00:45:25Is it a reindeer?
00:45:27No, it's a dog.
00:45:28I should have known.
00:45:30But I made it for you.
00:45:31Aw, I love it, Maddie.
00:45:35Oh, I don't believe we've met.
00:45:37I am Mrs. Pryor, Maddie's teacher.
00:45:39I'm Lori.
00:45:40Oh, are you Everett's girlfriend?
00:45:43No, I'm helping Maddie decorate her house.
00:45:45Oh.
00:45:46But she's also my friend.
00:45:47Yes, that too.
00:45:49Oh, well, that's wonderful.
00:45:51Thank you for joining us.
00:45:53Thanks for having me.
00:45:54All right, well, I'll leave you two to it.
00:46:01Wow, what's that?
00:46:02Want me to teach you how to make one of these?
00:46:05Aw.
00:46:29The entire room smells like cinnamon, huh?
00:46:31Cinnamon or Christmas?
00:46:33A very cinnamony Christmas.
00:46:36I got this for the top of the tree.
00:46:39Oh, wow, that's great.
00:46:40I ordered it online.
00:46:42I used to have one just like it when I was a kid.
00:46:44I thought Maddie would love it.
00:46:46Will you do the honors?
00:46:48I'd love to.
00:47:03What do you think?
00:47:05It looks amazing.
00:47:06Maddie's going to be so excited when she gets home from her friends.
00:47:12That was very thoughtful of you.
00:47:14No Christmas is complete without a tree topper.
00:47:19If someone had told me a few weeks ago that I would be decorating Christmas
00:47:23ornaments with a 10-year-old in a classroom instead of running around the office,
00:47:26I wouldn't have believed them.
00:47:28And if someone had told me that the woman who staged the house
00:47:31would be helping make this the most special Christmas in years,
00:47:34I wouldn't have believed them either.
00:47:36How do you feel about it now?
00:47:39I think I'm happy you came into our lives.
00:47:43What are you doing tomorrow?
00:47:45I have a staging in the morning and then Christmas party prep.
00:47:48Well, how do you feel about taking a break and coming by King Roaster's in the square?
00:47:54Sure, what for?
00:47:56It's a surprise.
00:47:59A good surprise.
00:48:01Okay.
00:48:06That sounds like a date.
00:48:08It's not a date.
00:48:09It's a get together with a surprise.
00:48:12You together.
00:48:13Alone.
00:48:14At a coffee shop.
00:48:15After hours.
00:48:16Right, not a date.
00:48:18Do you want me to help you carry those?
00:48:20Yes, Christmas shopping for three kids.
00:48:22Not easy.
00:48:23By the way, if you want me to teach you how to make cinnamon stick ornaments, I can show you.
00:48:28Okay, Martha Stewart.
00:48:29Hardly.
00:48:32So, are you going to tell him tomorrow?
00:48:36Tell him what?
00:48:38That you like, like him.
00:48:39Excuse me.
00:48:41Sorry, it comes with being a mom.
00:48:48Lori.
00:48:51Lori.
00:48:52Hello.
00:48:53Sorry, what?
00:48:56In the markup for a piano?
00:48:58No, just always looking out for pieces for my staging.
00:49:03There's Lori I'm familiar with.
00:49:05Always got work on the brain.
00:49:07Just as I was thinking, maybe this family might be shifting our priorities.
00:49:28It smells amazing in here.
00:49:35Welcome to King Roaster's official Christmas coffee tasting.
00:49:39Wow, look at this.
00:49:41Never been to a coffee tasting.
00:49:43Wine tasting, yes, but never a coffee tasting.
00:49:47Well, you know, some folks would argue that there are more notes in coffee than there are in wine.
00:49:51Is that so?
00:49:53Now, I know the plain latte is your go-to drink here, but it is Christmas
00:50:00and we both jumped headfirst in the festivities, so I would like to broaden your horizons.
00:50:05I'm all in.
00:50:07Good, please have a seat.
00:50:10Thanks.
00:50:11Of course.
00:50:15All right, your first drink of the evening.
00:50:24What is it?
00:50:26Eggnog latte.
00:50:28I'm not really an eggnog person.
00:50:31Trust me, you don't have to be.
00:50:33Okay.
00:50:40Oh, that's good.
00:50:43It's the only time I do eggnog.
00:50:45Okay, a new taste.
00:50:52Smells good.
00:50:56Tastes really good.
00:50:58Peppermint?
00:51:00I call it candy cane mocha.
00:51:03I use Colombian beans, darker roast, which brings out the natural oils,
00:51:08which complements the melted chocolate.
00:51:11You really know your coffee.
00:51:15I can geek out about this stuff from time to time.
00:51:18When did you get so passionate about it?
00:51:21When I was in college, I was a barista, and that's when I realized I'd like to experiment
00:51:25with the different tastes and to socialize with the people more than I liked going to
00:51:31my economics class.
00:51:33And then I started roasting my own beans, seeing what tasted good, what I liked, what
00:51:38others liked, and then I decided to open up my own coffee shop.
00:51:42People seemed to like it.
00:51:43I can see why.
00:51:46Yeah, and the more they liked it, the more people told me that I should open up another
00:51:51location.
00:51:52So I did.
00:51:53Then another.
00:51:55And now there's pressure to keep expanding.
00:51:58From Nikki?
00:51:59Yeah, but she's right.
00:52:00I mean, we're doing so well.
00:52:02We should use this opportunity to grow.
00:52:05Is it what you want?
00:52:07I think so.
00:52:08Anyway, try this one.
00:52:13Now that tastes like Christmas.
00:52:15I was inspired by the ornaments you made with Maddie.
00:52:20Cinnamon vanilla latte.
00:52:23It's also heaven on earth.
00:52:26It is.
00:52:43So.
00:52:53OK, I want you to taste one more.
00:52:56OK.
00:52:56But please be honest about this one.
00:52:59I will.
00:53:04It's um.
00:53:05It's not good, right?
00:53:07Sorry.
00:53:08No, don't be sorry, because I feel the same way.
00:53:11But that's the coffee Nikki wants to switch to.
00:53:14Well, it's not that bad.
00:53:17But I'd rather have some of that candy cane mocha.
00:53:21Hey, you want me to show you how to make it?
00:53:23Sure.
00:53:25Have you used one of these before?
00:53:26Never.
00:53:27All right, well, you'll be able to do it.
00:53:28It's real simple.
00:53:30Now you want to steam the milk.
00:53:32Like this?
00:53:33Yeah, you got it.
00:53:35Just do your best to hold it steady.
00:53:37Am I doing it right?
00:53:38Yeah, you got this.
00:53:40Now you want to keep the wand covered.
00:53:42OK.
00:53:43You got it.
00:53:44Oh, sorry, sorry.
00:53:46No, no, no, it's OK.
00:53:47Don't worry about it.
00:53:48It's just a rookie mistake.
00:53:50That's all.
00:53:53Are you guys open?
00:53:56Sorry, we're closed.
00:53:59Should probably clean this up, right?
00:54:02Yeah, I guess so.
00:54:09This is the report you asked for.
00:54:18Thanks.
00:54:23Hey, I just wanted to say thanks again for watching Maddie last night.
00:54:27Well, fair warning.
00:54:28Casey introduced her to Monopoly and the way she took to it.
00:54:31Might have another MBA in the family.
00:54:33Noted.
00:54:34So how was the date?
00:54:37It wasn't a date.
00:54:38No, of course not.
00:54:39Just you two alone together.
00:54:42It was a coffee tasting.
00:54:44Oh, bro, it has been so long since you've been in a dating game.
00:54:47Usually people do dinner or a movie.
00:54:49Stop.
00:54:51We had fun.
00:54:52But more importantly, we both decided that this is terrible.
00:54:56Promise you give it a fair shot?
00:54:58I promise.
00:54:59No worries.
00:55:00I have a few other samples we can try.
00:55:02We'll find one that works.
00:55:09Dad, Dad!
00:55:13Close your eyes.
00:55:15Lori got you a surprise.
00:55:17Oh, what is it?
00:55:18You can't see it yet.
00:55:19Just close your eyes.
00:55:21Okay.
00:55:23But Maddie, don't let me trip.
00:55:25Dad, trust me.
00:55:27Just no peeking.
00:55:28Okay, I promise no peeking.
00:55:35Can I open my eyes yet?
00:55:37Not yet.
00:55:38Is this too much build-up?
00:55:39What if he doesn't like it?
00:55:41How can I not like something you got me?
00:55:44But I am gonna open my eyes.
00:55:45No!
00:55:46One second.
00:55:50Okay, now.
00:55:52Ta-da!
00:55:59I just thought you played so beautifully.
00:56:01And we found it on sale and it was within the budget.
00:56:03And it ties everything together so well for the party.
00:56:08I love it.
00:56:11Yay!
00:56:12You do?
00:56:13This is just what the house was missing.
00:56:15I'll go get the decorations.
00:56:18Decorations for?
00:56:20More lights?
00:56:23Thank you so much for doing this.
00:56:26It's my pleasure.
00:56:27And not just the piano, but for everything.
00:56:30You brought Christmas back into our lives.
00:56:33You brought it back into mine, too.
00:56:38Got it!
00:56:42Oh, let's go put them over here.
00:56:59Well, what do you think?
00:57:01Great.
00:57:08Okay.
00:57:11Hey.
00:57:13I just think we should send you-
00:57:14Hey.
00:57:15Oh, it's good you're here.
00:57:17What's going on?
00:57:18Winter Storm Megan is headed our way.
00:57:21When?
00:57:22In two days.
00:57:23I hope people still come to the Christmas party.
00:57:26Me too.
00:57:27It'd be a shame to have to cancel after all the work you've done.
00:57:30Cancel?
00:57:31Yeah.
00:57:32I wouldn't want anybody getting stuck in the snow.
00:57:34Uh, maybe it won't be that bad.
00:57:36Let's hope for a Christmas miracle.
00:57:48Lights out, Maddie.
00:57:50One more chapter?
00:57:52That's what you said about a half hour ago.
00:57:55I just want you to get a good night's sleep.
00:57:57Are you sure I can't go to Laurie's party?
00:58:00Yeah, but only because it's going to be a bunch of people.
00:58:02Yeah, but only because it's going to be a bunch of grown-ups.
00:58:04Trust me, you're going to have a lot more fun at Tracy's house.
00:58:11Do you like like Laurie?
00:58:18Yeah, I think I might.
00:58:21Does that bother you?
00:58:22No.
00:58:23Good.
00:58:25Listen, I know we haven't had a chance to talk about new people coming into our lives, but-
00:58:29Dad.
00:58:31It's cool.
00:58:32I love you.
00:58:35Love you too.
00:58:37All right, five more minutes.
00:58:39Ten?
00:58:41Fine.
00:58:43Good night.
00:58:53Like this?
00:58:55Yeah, but not the entire bottle.
00:58:57I like a more rich taste of my hot chocolate.
00:59:01Oh, I know.
00:59:02All right, now take the milk we steamed and pour and stir.
00:59:12This is too easy for you.
00:59:13You're an absolute natural.
00:59:15Can we add a shot of espresso to make it a mocha?
00:59:20As impressed as I am with you knowing that, no, you cannot.
00:59:25How about we use some whipped cream instead?
00:59:32Me too, please.
00:59:37Cheers.
00:59:38Cheers.
00:59:44I like the new look.
00:59:46Well, I'm trying to mix it up.
00:59:48Oh, I bet that's Tracy's mom here to pick you up and take you to school.
00:59:52All right, see you, Dad.
00:59:54Maddie, don't forget a lid.
00:59:55Bye, Dad.
00:59:56All right, so these are all the beans we can use if we wanted to expand our company right now.
01:00:01I want you to taste them.
01:00:27Now, this is our typical medium roast we serve in all our stores.
01:00:36This is so much better.
01:00:38We should wait to expand.
01:00:40And risk losing the demand?
01:00:42I mean, word of mouth is everything.
01:00:44This is the time to capitalize on our success.
01:00:46Yeah, but wouldn't it be terrible if word of mouth got around about how bad our coffee tasted?
01:00:52I say we wait a year or two and figure out a more efficient way to cut costs
01:00:56without risking any of our quality.
01:01:04Okay, we will wait to expand.
01:01:07Yes?
01:01:08Yes, but that means growing what we have.
01:01:10We should increase our marketing and social media presence.
01:01:13Yeah, we should do that.
01:01:14I like that idea.
01:01:16Sorry if I was pushing you in a direction you didn't want to go.
01:01:19No, Nikki, it's good.
01:01:21I need somebody like you, but I just want you to remember that for me,
01:01:25it's not about being on top.
01:01:27It's about being the best.
01:01:30That's why I love you, brother.
01:01:43This is delicious.
01:01:45Cinnamon and vanilla latte.
01:01:46Everett's creation.
01:01:48Smart man.
01:01:49We almost kissed.
01:01:53What?
01:01:54The other day.
01:01:56And?
01:01:57We haven't really spoken since.
01:02:00What does it mean?
01:02:01I don't know, but I can't really think about it,
01:02:03because this storm is supposed to hit any second,
01:02:06and I'm worried this is all going to be for nothing.
01:02:09Well, how can you say that?
01:02:10Clearly it's not for nothing.
01:02:11There's Everett.
01:02:13I know, there's Everett, and there's Maddie,
01:02:14and the past few weeks, they've been the highlight in my life.
01:02:19But?
01:02:20But the whole reason I did this party in the first place was for this promotion,
01:02:24and it's what I really want.
01:02:27Is it?
01:02:29I don't know, but I can't spend my time thinking what this is or isn't.
01:02:33Okay, it sounds to me like maybe you should talk to Everett.
01:02:36Give him a chance to tell you how he's feeling.
01:02:39I need to deal with this storm first.
01:02:41It's supposed to hit tonight.
01:02:43Okay, there's nothing you can do about that.
01:02:45It's out of your control.
01:02:46But what is in your control is figuring out what's going on with Everett.
01:03:16you
01:03:47Storm didn't hit.
01:03:49At least not yet.
01:03:50Great.
01:03:51Hopefully if it hits, everyone's already at the party.
01:03:53Yeah, I gotta get going.
01:03:54Thanks for the coffee.
01:04:06Excuse me, sir, where do you want the glassware?
01:04:09Oh, no, so that's the woman you should talk to.
01:04:11She knows where everything goes.
01:04:12The glasses go over here.
01:04:14Hey, looks like it's coming along nicely.
01:04:17Everett, can I speak to you for a second?
01:04:19Yeah, sure.
01:05:17It's so nice of Lori to invite us.
01:05:19Yeah, it should be fun.
01:05:21I know that look.
01:05:23Spill it.
01:05:25There's no look.
01:05:26I'm good.
01:05:27We're finally back on the same page and I'm thrilled.
01:05:30You know people can't read minds.
01:05:33What?
01:05:35The best thing you can do is just tell her how you're feeling.
01:05:38Oh, really?
01:05:38What if she doesn't feel the same way?
01:05:39Then at least you tried.
01:05:41Look, when you were finally honest with me, we got somewhere.
01:05:46Why don't you try being honest with her?
01:05:50You know, as your older brother, I should be the wise one.
01:06:15Oh, what do you think?
01:06:40My daughter actually made those.
01:06:42Oh, they're fantastic.
01:06:44Yeah, I told her the event was catered, but she absolutely insisted.
01:06:47Well, I'm glad she did.
01:06:49Lexington.
01:06:50Everett King.
01:06:51Ah, so you're the man who owns this home.
01:06:54That's correct.
01:06:55And you must be Lori's boss?
01:06:57One and only.
01:06:58Thanks for letting us use your house.
01:07:00Well, can I just say this entire home is all Lori's doing.
01:07:04In fact, the reason we bought the place was because of her original staging.
01:07:08She's a very talented woman.
01:07:09Oh, yes.
01:07:11She did a very good job of bringing together the joy and fun of a classic homestyle Christmas.
01:07:17Oh, speaking of which.
01:07:31Well, don't you look beautiful?
01:07:33Thank you.
01:07:34Absolutely stunning.
01:07:35And not only you, but this entire party.
01:07:37I'm glad you feel that way.
01:07:38I see you two have met.
01:07:39Oh, yeah.
01:07:40Everett is quite the host.
01:07:42But not only does he own the most amazing coffee shop in town, he's an incredible musician.
01:07:48Oh, is that so?
01:07:49Well, you should play something for us then.
01:07:51Oh, no.
01:07:52I'm not that good.
01:07:53I insist.
01:07:58Okay.
01:08:10On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love sent to me
01:08:18Twelve drummers drumming, nine pipers whining, ten lords a-flipping, nine ladies dancing,
01:08:24eight maids a-knocking, seven swans a-swimming, six geese a-laying, five golden rings,
01:08:31four calling birds, three French hens, two turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree.
01:08:50I'm telling you, in the nick of time, Lori saved this party.
01:08:52I mean, the decor speaks for itself.
01:08:55And your displays, they're always top notch.
01:08:58You have a real eye for what works.
01:09:01And you're always brave enough to take on anything.
01:09:03And that's why it gives me great pleasure to promote you
01:09:07to executive director of our New York offices.
01:09:17Well, what do you say, Lori?
01:09:19Do you accept?
01:09:29Congratulations.
01:09:35Thank you.
01:09:40You know, it'll be so sad to see you go, but I'm so happy for you.
01:09:44I'll show you all the ropes before I leave.
01:09:47Please.
01:09:48Actually, I need to talk to you about that.
01:09:51Go ahead.
01:09:53We booked our first client in New York.
01:09:55The Ritz wants us to stage one of their ballrooms for a New Year's Eve party.
01:09:58I'll need you to head out right away.
01:10:00When is right away?
01:10:01Day after tomorrow.
01:10:03Christmas?
01:10:04Yes.
01:10:05Another reason why you are perfect for this job, Lori.
01:10:08You're always available to work on Christmas.
01:10:10Now listen, I will take care of all the arrangements.
01:10:13I just need you to be there.
01:10:15Of course.
01:10:16Lori, you have earned this.
01:10:18Every bit of it.
01:10:25Party seems to be going well.
01:10:27Oh, hey.
01:10:28Yeah, I just had to refill the ice.
01:10:32Do you know Nikki's gonna be meeting my parents for the first time on Christmas?
01:10:36That's a big step.
01:10:38Especially since I've never introduced my parents to anyone I've dated.
01:10:42It'll go well.
01:10:43Anyone who knows you and Nikki knows you're meant to be.
01:10:47That means a lot.
01:10:49Still, there's always risk, you know, with these big steps.
01:10:52It's scary.
01:10:54Yeah, but it'll be worth it.
01:10:57Yes.
01:10:58Yeah, totally worth it.
01:11:02This is about Nikki meeting your parents, right?
01:11:05That or anything else that seems terrifying at first but needs to be done.
01:11:11Did Nikki send you in here?
01:11:13No.
01:11:14No, um, just wanted to see if you needed a hand with the ice.
01:11:18Oh, thank you, but no.
01:11:20Go enjoy the party.
01:11:21You too.
01:11:26So
01:11:46There you are.
01:11:48I needed some fresh air.
01:11:50It's freezing.
01:11:51Here, put this on.
01:11:56Thank you.
01:11:59Yeah, I guess the storm's coming in later than predicted, huh?
01:12:05Listen-
01:12:08Sorry, go ahead.
01:12:11No, you go.
01:12:14I am so happy for you for getting this promotion.
01:12:20And I'm sorry if what I'm about to say is terrible timing,
01:12:23but I can't keep dancing around this.
01:12:26But I don't think I can let you leave without telling you
01:12:33I'm falling in love with you.
01:12:36Ever since you came into my life, I felt joy again.
01:12:41Just being around you, talking with you, laughing with you.
01:12:47I honestly didn't think I'd ever feel this way again.
01:12:50I- I- I'm so sorry, I can't- I'm leaving for New York.
01:13:07Yeah, of course, as you should.
01:13:10I just needed you to know.
01:13:14You guys have been so amazing.
01:13:18I really owe this promotion to you.
01:13:19I wish you the best.
01:13:49Well, hey, how is it out there?
01:13:56Lots of snow.
01:13:58But that's good, right? For snowmen and snow angels?
01:14:01Didn't feel much like playing.
01:14:03All right, well, uh, how do you feel about some hot chocolate?
01:14:13What's so great about New York?
01:14:17Oh, honey, are you asking because of Lori?
01:14:20Yeah.
01:14:22Well, I think it's just a really good opportunity for her.
01:14:26I don't want her to leave.
01:14:28You know what? Me neither.
01:14:30I was really starting to enjoy having her around.
01:14:33It's not just that. I love the way you were when she's around.
01:14:38Well, what do you mean?
01:14:39Before Lori decorated our house, you were sad or busy working.
01:14:44Now we hang out more and we talk more.
01:14:48Maddie, I didn't know I wasn't there for you before.
01:14:51I'm so sorry for that.
01:14:53But I love you with all my heart.
01:14:55And you're the most important part of my life.
01:14:58We're going to be OK, I promise you.
01:15:01I know.
01:15:03Don't forget my hot chocolate.
01:15:04Of course not.
01:15:06Extra marshmallows, right?
01:15:08Yes, please.
01:15:09You got it.
01:15:16You should have these.
01:15:17They're all the vendors you might need.
01:15:20Are you sure you want to give these to me?
01:15:22Of course.
01:15:23You're such a hard worker.
01:15:25I see amazing things in your future.
01:15:28Thank you.
01:15:34Thanks.
01:15:36Hey.
01:15:39Tonya, what are you doing here?
01:15:41Congratulations.
01:15:43I took a long lunch break so we could celebrate.
01:15:47Thank you.
01:15:48I'm going to miss you like crazy, but I'm so happy for you.
01:15:52Thanks.
01:15:55OK, so why are we not jumping for joy?
01:15:57I thought that's what you wanted.
01:15:59I'm just tired.
01:16:01I'm very happy.
01:16:04OK, we've been best friends since freshman year of college,
01:16:07so I know when you're lying.
01:16:10It's just all happening so fast and Lexington wants me to leave right away.
01:16:16OK, so that's why you're not shouting from the rooftops?
01:16:19Because it's all moving too fast?
01:16:25Everett told me he was falling in love with me.
01:16:29And?
01:16:31And I thanked him.
01:16:36Is that what you wanted to say?
01:16:38No, of course not.
01:16:40What I wanted to say is that I'm falling in love with him too.
01:16:44So go tell him.
01:16:46I can't. I have to leave tomorrow.
01:16:48Tomorrow's Christmas.
01:16:50I know.
01:17:00I'm going to miss you so much.
01:17:02I'll miss you too.
01:17:10Nikki, it's Christmas Eve.
01:17:12Shouldn't you be on your way to see Casey's parents?
01:17:15Yes, in a little bit. I just wanted to get some work done.
01:17:18I think I have some ideas on lowering costs for growth without changing anything.
01:17:25What? Why are you looking at me like that?
01:17:27I'm promoting you.
01:17:29To what?
01:17:30CEO.
01:17:31That's your job.
01:17:32I think I'm stepping down.
01:17:34I just want to be the owner.
01:17:36I want to get back to roasting and being hands-on at all the stores.
01:17:40You're better at all this business stuff.
01:17:41You should be handling the day-to-day.
01:17:45I can't believe this.
01:17:47And most importantly, I want to spend more time with Maddie.
01:17:51Evan, I don't know what to say.
01:17:53Well, I mean, I will be making the final decision on the big stuff.
01:17:57But you're better suited for this.
01:18:01I promise I'll make you proud.
01:18:04Merry Christmas.
01:18:06Merry Christmas.
01:18:15Merry Christmas.
01:18:20Can I get that bag, please?
01:18:21Merry Christmas.
01:18:36After my mom died, Christmas never felt like Christmas.
01:18:40It felt sad and made me wish it could just not be Christmas anymore.
01:18:44But this year is different.
01:18:47This year we have Lori.
01:18:48She helped fill our house with Christmas.
01:18:51She decorated every room.
01:18:53She helped us buy a tree.
01:18:55And she even made ornaments with me.
01:18:57But she also made my dad smile.
01:19:00My dad forgot how to smile for a while, but not anymore.
01:19:04Lori made things fun again.
01:19:06Christmas was good again.
01:19:08So this year, what Christmas means to me is hope.
01:19:12Hope that things will always be okay
01:19:14if you have family like my dad and friends like Lori.
01:19:33All right, Maddie, this is a big gift.
01:19:35But I want you to take your time opening it, okay?
01:19:38Okay.
01:19:42So...
01:19:57And that goes with this.
01:20:00Thank you, thank you, thank you!
01:20:02Merry Christmas, sweetie.
01:20:04And you get to name her whatever you want.
01:20:06Sally, like the pie shop.
01:20:07I like it.
01:20:09I wish Lori were here.
01:20:11Yeah, me too.
01:20:13Welcome to the family, Sally.
01:20:17Is that Aunt Nikki and Casey?
01:20:19I don't know, go check.
01:20:26Hey you.
01:20:27Lori!
01:20:28You came back!
01:20:30Actually, I never left.
01:20:32Thanks to your essay.
01:20:33You liked it?
01:20:35I loved it.
01:20:36Wait, so you're not going to New York?
01:20:39Nope.
01:20:41Come on in.
01:20:44Lori, who's this?
01:20:47This is Sally.
01:20:48Oh, hi Sally.
01:20:50Sally, come see my room.
01:20:55So you got her the puppy.
01:20:57Yeah, it was inevitable.
01:20:59But what are you doing here?
01:21:00Aren't you supposed to be on your way to New York?
01:21:03I decided I didn't want to move to New York.
01:21:06Well, what about the promotion?
01:21:08I pitched Lexington the idea that instead of just staging houses,
01:21:11we would also stage houses for families at Christmas.
01:21:15He loved it and he wants me to head up the expansion here in Denver.
01:21:20So you're staying here?
01:21:25What's the point of success if you don't have someone to share it with?
01:21:31Merry Christmas, Lori.
01:21:33Merry Christmas.
01:21:37Sally loves my room.