Love In Whitbrooke 2024 - Hallmark Movies 2024 - New Hallmark Christmas 2024 - Holiday
Love In Whitbrooke 2024 - Hallmark Movies 2024 - New Hallmark Christmas 2024 - Holiday
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00:00:00No, no, no, no, no, no. We sent you the correct dates.
00:00:07My assistant CCG. I'm looking at the email right now.
00:00:10Well, never in all my years have I witnessed this poorly handled of a situation.
00:00:17Oh, don't think I won't.
00:00:20Everything okay?
00:00:22The Della Art Gallery double booked us.
00:00:24So we no longer have a venue for our company Christmas party.
00:00:27That's terrible. Is that what you wanted to talk to me about?
00:00:31Oh, no, no, no. I wanted to talk to you about something much more upbeat.
00:00:37I am happy to announce that we are opening up a branch of Lexington staging in New York City.
00:00:43That's incredible. You've wanted that for so long.
00:00:46Indeed. Ever since I started the company.
00:00:49Now all that's left is finding the perfect person to put in charge.
00:00:55Mary, you do amazing work. I mean, you're ambitious, you're dedicated.
00:01:00I think you would do wonders staging penthouses and luxury hotels.
00:01:04And that is why you are one of three senior level stages that I am considering promoting to director of our New York City branch.
00:01:14One of three?
00:01:16Yep. You know, I'm still reviewing portfolios and crunching numbers, but I wanted you to know you're in the running.
00:01:24Thank you so much.
00:01:29Mr. Lexington, I would love to help you find some place for our Christmas party.
00:01:36I have a few venues in mind.
00:01:40You know what I loved about the Della Gallery? It reminded me so much of my family's magical storybook home.
00:01:46You know, it just had that elegant but homey feel that's always so welcoming.
00:01:51I think we can find some place with the same feeling.
00:01:54This close to Christmas?
00:01:56Of course.
00:01:58Wow. That would be an incredible help.
00:02:01Listen, I will email you a list of all the things that we need.
00:02:04If you can pull this off.
00:02:19Here you go, sir.
00:02:20This is going to be good. Thanks.
00:02:22Then just find a local wreath maker. There's got to be someone nearby.
00:02:25Okay.
00:02:27Oh, no. I am so sorry I did not see you there.
00:02:31It's fine. I wasn't looking where I was going.
00:02:33Here, please take this.
00:02:34Thanks.
00:02:35Waiter, may I get some club soda, please?
00:02:37Right away, sir.
00:02:39You carry a handkerchief with you where you go?
00:02:41Well, yeah. You never know when you're going to dump your takeout all over someone, right?
00:02:46Right.
00:02:47Here you go.
00:02:49Thanks.
00:02:50Sorry about your suit.
00:02:52No, don't be. Soup's replaceable. I'm sorry about your shirt.
00:02:56Replaceable, too.
00:02:58Smells good.
00:03:00Oh, yeah. It's minestrone. My daughter's favorite. I highly recommend it.
00:03:04I'll keep that in mind.
00:03:06Oh, thank you. See? All good.
00:03:08Thanks.
00:03:09Thanks.
00:03:11Yeah, of course. Well, enjoy your dinner.
00:03:13You, too.
00:03:18Hey.
00:03:22Hey.
00:03:23Hey.
00:03:28So, uh, what was that all about?
00:03:30Minersville.
00:03:32Ah. He was cute.
00:03:34Oh, no. Is that why you brought me here to pry into my non-existent love life?
00:03:39Can't a friend just want to catch up with a friend who works way too much and needs to take more breaks?
00:03:44Which maybe include a date here or there.
00:03:47I knew it.
00:03:49I'm just happy to see you.
00:03:50Me, too. How are Dan and the kids?
00:03:52Great. And, like, great, I mean, drive me crazy, but in a wonderful way.
00:03:59Must be nice to have a family to come home to.
00:04:01Could be you one day, but I would start with a date.
00:04:05Which would start with free time. Not all of us are superwoman with a great family and great career.
00:04:12Yeah, I'm pretty amazing.
00:04:14You are.
00:04:16Oh, uh, but what about that accountant? I think his name was Ted?
00:04:20Oh, well, after canceling on him a couple times, we finally went out and all he talked about was bond yields.
00:04:26Those are important.
00:04:29The truth is, with everything going on and this potential promotion and stagings, it would take someone really special to sweep me away.
00:04:37Well, then cheers to someone really special, wherever he may be.
00:04:54It's your favorite, Maddie.
00:04:59Listen, I know we've been eating takeout night after night lately, but I've just been really busy at work. I'm sorry.
00:05:07How about this? After dinner, we play some good music and tackle those boxes.
00:05:14What about my parent teacher conference?
00:05:17Right, of course. That is tonight.
00:05:21You forgot, didn't you?
00:05:23Nope. I just didn't remember in a timely manner.
00:05:27It's at eight o'clock.
00:05:31Oh, it's only seven thirty. I'll just call Aunt Nicky.
00:05:42Hey, Everett, what's going on?
00:05:44Hey, Nicky. How do you feel about coming over to watch your favorite niece tonight for me for about an hour?
00:05:50Oh, is it her parent teacher conference tonight?
00:05:52Yes, parent teacher conferences.
00:05:54You forgot, didn't you?
00:05:56No, I did not forget.
00:05:58Of course. I'd love to spend time with Maddie tonight. I'll be right there.
00:06:01Okay, great. Thank you so much. See you soon.
00:06:04See? Aunt Nicky's on her way over.
00:06:13So, how's Maddie doing?
00:06:16Maddie's a wonderful student who goes out of her way to be kind to everyone.
00:06:19I'm happy to hear that.
00:06:21But I am worried about her. She's having a hard time participating in class activities.
00:06:26Yeah, I can see her being shy from time to time.
00:06:30Maybe, but I think it's a bit more than that.
00:06:33I recently assigned the class an essay on what the holidays meant to them, and Maddie didn't seem interested.
00:06:39Well, what children are actually interested in writing essays.
00:06:43True.
00:06:45She said it was because the holidays haven't been the same since her mom died, and she wouldn't know what to write.
00:06:54May I ask how long it's been?
00:06:56About three years.
00:06:58I'm so sorry for your loss.
00:07:00Yeah, I guess I have kind of dropped the ball about Christmas these past few years.
00:07:05It's hard to celebrate.
00:07:07I understand.
00:07:10And I know Maddie's had a tough time lately.
00:07:12We moved into a new home and really haven't had a chance to make it ours.
00:07:16Well, perhaps that's where you start.
00:07:18Check in with Maddie, see what she thinks might make the place feel more like home.
00:07:22I will, and I'll definitely try to make this a better Christmas.
00:07:27Maddie's a wonderful little girl.
00:07:29Two of you are lucky to have each other.
00:07:31We are.
00:07:34Your teacher said so many nice things about you.
00:07:37That's good.
00:07:42So, did you have fun with Aunt Nicky?
00:07:44Yeah, I'm glad she lives close by again.
00:07:46Yeah, me too.
00:07:48Well, I'm going to miss you.
00:07:50I'm going to miss you too.
00:07:52I'm going to miss you too.
00:07:54I'm going to miss you too.
00:07:56I'm going to miss you too.
00:07:58I'm going to miss you too.
00:08:00I'm going to miss you too.
00:08:02Me too.
00:08:08I'm sorry if things have been hard lately.
00:08:10I really am.
00:08:12I just want us to have a great Christmas, that's all.
00:08:16Is there anything you really want for Christmas?
00:08:19A puppy.
00:08:21Okay, going big, huh?
00:08:23Anything that might not need body training?
00:08:27I wish our house looked like it did when we first bought it.
00:08:30It looked so cool.
00:08:32There was Christmas stuff everywhere.
00:08:34Oh, no, sweetie.
00:08:36Those houses are just staged like that for when they want to sell them.
00:08:39They don't actually come with all that Christmas decoration.
00:08:42It just helps them sell the home.
00:08:44I'll tell you what.
00:08:46I will do my best to get us some amazing Christmas decorations, okay?
00:08:49Okay.
00:08:51I love you.
00:08:53Love you too.
00:08:55Good night.
00:09:12You don't have anything available?
00:09:14How about the atrium?
00:09:16You host parties there, right?
00:09:18Thanks.
00:09:22Any luck?
00:09:23No, any place nice enough to host the party is already booked.
00:09:26Why did I tell him I could do this?
00:09:28There's a man on line three.
00:09:30He's trying to track down the designer who staged the house he just bought.
00:09:33Why?
00:09:34I don't know.
00:09:35Can you take a message?
00:09:36I've got so many places to go check out.
00:09:40Hello?
00:09:41Yeah, she's not available.
00:09:42Can I take a message?
00:09:46The country house on Cedar Place?
00:09:49Yeah, okay.
00:09:51I'll let her know.
00:09:52Thanks.
00:09:54What did he want?
00:09:55So he wants to hire the exact person who staged his house to come and recreate it.
00:09:59That's a first.
00:10:01The house on Cedar Place had these gorgeous high ceilings, hardwood floors.
00:10:08Elegant, homey feel.
00:10:11Can I get his info?
00:10:12Yeah, of course.
00:10:13Thanks.
00:10:14See you later.
00:10:15See ya.
00:10:23Perfect.
00:10:35Hi there.
00:10:36Hi.
00:10:37I like your boots.
00:10:38Thanks.
00:10:39I don't tell many people this, but I got them on the sales rack.
00:10:43Nice.
00:10:44Is Everett King home?
00:10:46Dad!
00:10:48He's in his office.
00:10:50Dad!
00:10:51Dad!
00:10:52Coming!
00:10:54Sorry about that.
00:10:55Oh!
00:10:56You're the soup guy.
00:10:58One of my many titles.
00:11:00How's the shirt?
00:11:01It's just fine.
00:11:02Well, good.
00:11:03So you're not here to collect the dry cleaning bill, then?
00:11:06Nope.
00:11:07I'm Lori Townsend, from the staging company.
00:11:10From Lexington Staging?
00:11:11Yeah.
00:11:12Dad?
00:11:13Maddie, this is the woman I spilled our soup on the other night.
00:11:16Hi, I'm Maddie.
00:11:18It's nice to meet you, Maddie.
00:11:20Marrying my dad is a klutz.
00:11:23It actually inspired me to order the minestrone.
00:11:25Well, please, come on inside.
00:11:28After we stage a house, we send all the decorations and furniture back.
00:11:32It would be impossible to recreate it.
00:11:35Oh.
00:11:36Or...
00:11:37Great!
00:11:38I'll make this place look better than you could ever imagine.
00:11:41Deal.
00:11:44Will you be able to find a big tree?
00:11:51The same as the one that was here?
00:11:53Yep.
00:11:54Just need to order it.
00:11:55No problem.
00:11:56Oh, is this your wife?
00:11:57Yeah.
00:11:58My mom died three years ago.
00:12:00I'm sorry to hear that.
00:12:02She was really good at Christmas.
00:12:04Yeah, she sure was.
00:12:06Then let's honor her and make this as Christmassy as possible.
00:12:10Lori, would you like a cup of coffee?
00:12:12I'd love one.
00:12:14I remember using Currier and Ives as inspiration when I was staging the house.
00:12:20Currier and what?
00:12:22Currier and Ives.
00:12:23It was this old printmaking company that was inspired by Christmas imagery that was classic.
00:12:27Like horses pulling sleighs and snow-covered houses.
00:12:30Holly on the fireplace.
00:12:32Could we get horses pulling sleighs?
00:12:35I don't know about that, but we could probably get decorations that depict it.
00:12:42King Roaster's coffee. My favorite.
00:12:44That's Dad's company.
00:12:46No way. Really?
00:12:48Everett King, founder and CEO.
00:12:50I go there every morning. The one at Larimer Square.
00:12:53You do?
00:12:54Yes. Best lattes in town.
00:12:55That's our very first store. I've spent a lot of time there.
00:12:58Come and miss that place.
00:13:00I'm stuck in an office doing nothing but making boring business decisions.
00:13:04Welcome to the corporate world.
00:13:06I know I have a staging across town, but I'll start gathering stuff tomorrow and head to the Christmas warehouse.
00:13:11What's that?
00:13:13It's this big store that has lots of Christmas decorations that you can buy and rent.
00:13:17Can I come?
00:13:18Sweetie, you have school.
00:13:20After?
00:13:22If it's okay with your dad. I've never actually brought anyone there before.
00:13:26I have a meeting.
00:13:28That I can reschedule.
00:13:30Yay!
00:13:32I guess I'll see you guys tomorrow.
00:13:34Sounds good.
00:13:35Bye.
00:13:40I like her.
00:13:41Yeah, me too.
00:13:43Our house is going to look awesome!
00:13:45Bye.
00:14:01This is so cool. I wish we could live here.
00:14:07Well, thank you for letting us tag along. Hopefully we're not too much of a burden.
00:14:11You know, it's really fun to see through new eyes.
00:14:13I'm always coming in such a rush and stressed out.
00:14:15But I forgot, this place is pretty cool.
00:14:18Dad, Lori, we have to get this.
00:14:24That would look great in your front foyer.
00:14:27Oh, and Dad, look. A dog bed.
00:14:31Do you guys have a dog?
00:14:33No, but Maddie really wants one.
00:14:35Oh, I see.
00:14:37Hey Maddie, why don't you take these stickers and put them on anything you see that you love for your house?
00:14:41I'm on it.
00:14:45Oh boy, she's really going to let the power go to her head now.
00:15:07Mmm, yeah.
00:15:29We want to pick out pieces that will go with the architecture of your house, but give it a modern feel.
00:15:33That way the decorations will really pop.
00:15:36Yeah, that's exactly what I was thinking.
00:15:38Have you always been a Christmas expert?
00:15:41I guess so. Christmas has always been my favorite holiday.
00:15:45My mom would go all out and decorate our house.
00:15:48Got pretty competitive on our block.
00:15:51I guess that's why I picked a career where I decorate for Christmas four months out of the year.
00:15:56I can only imagine what your own place must look like.
00:15:59Actually, it's lacking in the Christmas decor.
00:16:03It's one of those things where when you do it as a career, you don't really do it for yourself.
00:16:09I haven't had a real Christmas in years.
00:16:12How about you? Are you a big Christmas fan?
00:16:17I was, but it's been hard to get into the spirit ever since my wife passed.
00:16:21I can only imagine.
00:16:23I want to be good at doing Christmas, you know, for Maddie.
00:16:26I want it to mean something again.
00:16:29That's really sweet.
00:16:34Guys, I'm out of stickers.
00:16:51That's the nutcracker I picked out.
00:16:53It is. I looked at everything you picked out and so much is going to go great with the classic Christmas theme.
00:16:59You even picked out stuff I would have never thought of.
00:17:02Thanks.
00:17:03It's looking amazing.
00:17:05There is something else. I didn't see it at the store, but I think we need it.
00:17:10What is it?
00:17:11A piano.
00:17:12Do you play?
00:17:13My dad does, or he did.
00:17:16He used to play all the time, especially around Christmas.
00:17:21But he stopped when my mom died.
00:17:23He didn't take it with us when we moved.
00:17:26You know what? I'll keep my eyes open for one.
00:17:31Hey, ladies.
00:17:32Hey.
00:17:33Wow, it's looking great in here.
00:17:35Oh, look at that. We have a dining room table now.
00:17:38We can eat on it tonight when Aunt Nikki and Casey come over.
00:17:41Yeah, we sure can.
00:17:43And Lori can come.
00:17:45Oh, Maddie, I'm sure Lori has lots of other stuff to do.
00:17:49Do you?
00:17:51My night is unusually free.
00:17:54Then you've got to stay for dinner.
00:17:56Yeah, you've got to.
00:17:57I'd love to.
00:18:00Okay.
00:18:11It's all coming along nicely.
00:18:13I just hung up some more lights.
00:18:14It smells delicious in here.
00:18:16Just an old family recipe that my grandma used to make every Christmas.
00:18:20I'm not making any promises, though. It's been a while since I've made this.
00:18:23Well, the smell is on point.
00:18:25Anything I can do?
00:18:26No, please, just sit back and relax.
00:18:29I'm not very good at that.
00:18:31How about chopping?
00:18:32Yeah, sure, if you feel so inclined.
00:18:34No, I do.
00:18:36So, you like to cook?
00:18:37I don't really have much time, but I can chop.
00:18:41How about you?
00:18:42Oh, no. Believe it or not, this is the first time getting to use the oven.
00:18:45I've just been so busy lately.
00:18:47Well, King Roaster's coffee must be going well.
00:18:50Yeah, I just hired my sister Nikki.
00:18:52You'll get to meet her tonight.
00:18:53She keeps me focused on the big picture stuff.
00:18:56Very business-oriented.
00:18:58Sometimes I wish I could just make a customer a really good cup of coffee.
00:19:02I feel like I lost track of why I created King Roaster's coffee in the first place.
00:19:08But, hey, I'm rambling on. I apologize.
00:19:10I totally understand.
00:19:12When I started staging, it was all about the love of it and the passion to make something feel like home.
00:19:17The higher I got up the ladder, the more it felt like a job.
00:19:21Yeah, if we could just forget about all that stuff and concentrate on what's important, right?
00:19:27Bringing joy to someone's day.
00:19:29Exactly.
00:19:35Hey, you know there's an easier way to chop those?
00:19:39Automatic slicer?
00:19:41No, it's all in the wrist.
00:19:44Like this?
00:19:46Yeah, sort of.
00:19:47Oh, wait, you got it.
00:19:52He did it all in an elf costume, and he ended up winning first prize anyway.
00:19:57I know.
00:20:02Well, Maddie's finally in bed.
00:20:05Nikki was just telling great stories about you, Everett.
00:20:08Don't listen to anything she says.
00:20:10I am totally serious.
00:20:11Growing up, Everett insisted that the lyrics, deck the halls with boughs of holly, were actually deck the halls with Buddy Holly.
00:20:19And it turned into him wearing horn-rimmed glasses when our school choir sang it.
00:20:23You love that story.
00:20:26Speaking of embarrassing stories, Nikki thought she was named after St. Nicholas, a.k.a. Santa Claus.
00:20:33Uh, she still thinks that.
00:20:34Ask Mommy.
00:20:35It's true.
00:20:38Okay, but in all seriousness, Everett, this dinner was delicious.
00:20:41I had no idea you could cook.
00:20:43Well, thank you. I felt inspired.
00:20:45Plus, we've had way too much takeout lately.
00:20:48And we have a special guest.
00:20:51Well, Laurie, I'm glad my brother found you.
00:20:53The house is looking better than I've ever seen it.
00:20:55Thanks, it's just the beginning.
00:20:57I've got lots up my sleeve.
00:21:05Look how cute they are.
00:21:10This is the most I've seen you smile in a long time.
00:21:12Well, it was a fun night.
00:21:15Yeah, Laurie's pretty great.
00:21:16Yeah, she is.
00:21:19It's not like that.
00:21:22She's here to stage the house and use the venue for a company party.
00:21:25It's all professional.
00:21:27Ah, yes, the classic, here to stage the house and use the venue for a company party routine.
00:21:33That doesn't explain why she was here for hours, listening to me tell embarrassing stories about you.
00:21:37Whatever you're implying, I'm not ready for it.
00:21:42I know it's hard, but at some point you have to open your heart to someone new again.
00:21:47You're using way too much soap.
00:21:49Okay, Mom.
00:22:20So, he owns all of the stores.
00:22:22Founder and CEO.
00:22:24Impressive.
00:22:26And he hired you to decorate his house?
00:22:29He hired me to restage his house.
00:22:32So decorated.
00:22:34Well, you've talked about this a thousand times.
00:22:36Decorating's a big part of my job.
00:22:38Well, I think it's great that you get to actually stage it with the people in mind instead of just some generic,
00:22:44I've never really thought about it that way.
00:22:46Yeah, the better I stage the house, the better the party will be.
00:22:49Hmm, so you think if Lexington comes to the party and sees what a great job you did staging it,
00:22:54he'll forget the other people and give you the promotion?
00:22:57That's the idea.
00:22:59And Maddie's bringing so much fun to it, things that I wouldn't think of.
00:23:03Maddie?
00:23:05Everett's daughter. She's adorable. She's so funny.
00:23:09Maddie?
00:23:11Everett's daughter. She's adorable. She's ten years old and clearly an old soul.
00:23:17And Lexington doesn't mind his company Christmas party is leaning more toward fun than classy?
00:23:23Maddie's bringing the fun, and I think we really balance each other out.
00:23:29What?
00:23:31Nothing. I've just never seen you like this.
00:23:33Like what?
00:23:35Just lighter.
00:23:38That makes no sense.
00:23:40It does to me.
00:23:42I'm going to the office.
00:23:43Now that sounds more like Lori I know. I love you.
00:23:53You wanted to see me?
00:23:54Yes. Come on in. I want to know how the party's coming along.
00:23:58So far, so good. It was a little late starting from scratch, but I think it worked to our advantage.
00:24:03Did you see the new invites?
00:24:05I did, and I saw you chose a private residence.
00:24:07Yeah, it's this beautiful chateau-style home that has the same elegance that the Deller Art Gallery had.
00:24:15I think you're going to really love it.
00:24:17Great. Well, you know, I saw the invites were a lot more celebratory and fun than in years past.
00:24:21Yeah, there's a lot of joy in the staging while still keeping the classic Christmas feel.
00:24:27Daru, this gives me hope.
00:24:29You know, another reason why I chose the Deller Gallery was because of their enormous Christmas tree.
00:24:34You just walk in that place and you get hit with this authentic Rocky Mountain pine aroma.
00:24:40You think we could do something similar?
00:24:43A real Christmas tree? Of course.
00:24:47All right. I look forward to seeing how this all turned out.
00:24:50Me too. I mean, I can't wait to show you.
00:24:54You know, knowing I can count on you for this Christmas party, it means a lot, Lori.
00:25:00Hey, everything okay?
00:25:04I ordered a fake tree.
00:25:06Is that bad?
00:25:08Apparently Lexington wants an authentic, large, fresh Rocky Mountain pine.
00:25:12Oh. What am I going to do?
00:25:15I don't know.
00:25:30I've never cut down my own tree before.
00:25:34And just to be clear, at no point will we be doing that today.
00:25:38Isn't that why we're going to the mountains?
00:25:40No, we're going to this farm because it has the best trees, and my party in your house deserves the best.
00:25:47So we're not cutting it down overnight?
00:25:50I'm sorry, honey, but no.
00:25:52But you do get to help me pick the perfect tree.
00:25:55Yes.
00:25:56So, Lori, why go to all the trouble for your company Christmas party?
00:26:01I guess I have it in my head that if I impress my boss, he'll pick me for this promotion that I'm up for in New York.
00:26:08You're moving to New York?
00:26:10It depends. I thought if I swayed him with this amazing party that he would choose me.
00:26:16Well, I hope you get it.
00:26:19Yeah, you deserve it. You're good at what you do, and you always go above and beyond.
00:26:25I appreciate that.
00:26:35All those so-called Christmas tree farms in the big city, they're puny trees because they chop them down too soon.
00:26:44It's a tragedy.
00:26:46Our farm is all about letting the trees grow as tall as they can.
00:26:52Well, I mean, we are a bit restricted on what will actually fit on the roof of my car.
00:26:57Nonsense. We'll deliver it to you.
00:26:59Really?
00:27:00Yes. We know it's a trek up the mountain. We make it worth your while.
00:27:05Do you have any tips on picking out the best one?
00:27:10Smell. Use your nose. Do you have a good nose?
00:27:14Not as good as a dog's, but it'll do.
00:27:18Okay, now go. Go and find one.
00:27:26You know, this is the first time I've picked out a tree since I was Maddie's age.
00:27:30Really? I would have thought with all the Christmas decorating that would be impossible.
00:27:34I usually just order fake ones. I haven't had a real tree in years.
00:27:39Well, I'm glad I get to witness this monumental event.
00:27:43Okay, so this is going to sound corny, but...
00:27:47I think this is how Christmas is supposed to feel.
00:27:50What do you mean?
00:27:52This. Being out in the winter air, picking a tree you can smell.
00:27:57I don't realize how much I missed it.
00:28:00I love Christmas, but I haven't had one in years.
00:28:03Lori, that's not corny at all. I feel it too.
00:28:07Found it!
00:28:12You picked a good one.
00:28:14Yeah, it's a beautiful tree, but will it actually fit inside the house?
00:28:19Yes, I think so.
00:28:21All right, then. I guess that's our tree.
00:28:23We'll get it cut and delivered to you pronto.
00:28:25Great.
00:28:26Dad, I'm hungry.
00:28:28Well, tree hunting will do that to you.
00:28:31Can I recommend Sally's, a mile or so down the road?
00:28:34Best hot chocolate and pie in the state of Colorado.
00:28:37I love pie.
00:28:39Hey, that sounds great to me. What do you say, ladies?
00:28:44Okay, I'm definitely ordering these for the Christmas party.
00:28:47This may be the best thing I've ever tried in my entire life.
00:28:49That is quite a statement.
00:28:52Try the cherry.
00:28:56Okay, now that may be the best thing that ever existed.
00:29:00Oh, really? Well, then shall I confuse you by offering you some pumpkin?
00:29:04Yes, yes you should.
00:29:06Laurie, will you spend Christmas with us?
00:29:12Maddie, that's so sweet.
00:29:15Maddie, that's a really big thing to ask somebody.
00:29:18You know what? I'll check my schedule and let you know.
00:29:21Okay.
00:29:26Hey, Everett, Maddie mentioned you play the piano.
00:29:30Oh, did she now?
00:29:32Yes, she did.
00:29:33I used to dabble in it.
00:29:35Do you take requests?
00:29:38I highly doubt all these people trying to enjoy their pie want that kind of disruption.
00:29:43I bet they like it, Dad.
00:29:47All right, in the name of Christmas pie, any requests, Laurie?
00:29:52Maddie, you choose.
00:29:53Jingle bells.
00:29:55Jingle bells it is, ladies.
00:30:06Hey.
00:30:10Dashing through the snow
00:30:12In a one-horse open sleigh
00:30:15O'er the fields we go
00:30:17Laughing all the way
00:30:20Bells on bobtails ring
00:30:23Making spirits bright
00:30:25What fun it is to laugh and sing
00:30:28A sleighing song tonight
00:30:30Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells
00:30:34Jingle all the way
00:30:36Oh, what fun it is to ride
00:30:39In a one-horse open sleigh
00:30:41Hey, jingle bells, jingle bells
00:30:44Jingle all the way
00:30:47Oh, what fun it is to ride
00:30:50In a one-horse open sleigh
00:31:04Hey, this came for you.
00:31:06Great, it's here.
00:31:08Is it for the party?
00:31:09In a way.
00:31:10It's for Everett and Maddie's tree.
00:31:13I don't usually do treetoppers for stagings, but I feel like they deserve something special.
00:31:19Seems like things are going well.
00:31:21Yeah, the party's coming together great and the house is looking like they wanted it to.
00:31:25Well, they're lucky to have a decorating master like you.
00:31:28Lately, I've been feeling a little down.
00:31:31You're whistling.
00:31:33I am.
00:31:34You never whistle.
00:31:35I whistle.
00:31:37Where were you yesterday? I couldn't reach you.
00:31:39Oh, I was up in the mountains helping Maddie and Laurie pick out a Christmas tree.
00:31:43But Laurie, you don't say.
00:31:46It was an errand for the house.
00:31:48Oh, I see.
00:31:50I'm sorry.
00:31:51It's all right.
00:31:52It's all right.
00:31:53It's all right.
00:31:54It's all right.
00:31:55It's all right.
00:31:56It's all right.
00:31:57It's all right.
00:31:58It's all right.
00:31:59It was an errand for the house.
00:32:01Why can't you just admit that you like her?
00:32:03Because it's not like that.
00:32:05Really?
00:32:06You went Christmas tree shopping with her.
00:32:07You had her over for dinner.
00:32:09She's decorating your house.
00:32:11It's business for her.
00:32:13Okay, I'm your sister.
00:32:14I have a sixth sense about this kind of stuff.
00:32:16Just admit it.
00:32:19Okay.
00:32:20What if I do?
00:32:21And what if she feels the same way?
00:32:23But what if it doesn't work out?
00:32:25And what if Maddie has to go through another loss?
00:32:28That's a lot of what ifs.
00:32:30Well, she's up for a job promotion.
00:32:32If she gets it, she has to move to New York.
00:32:35So you do like her.
00:32:37I'm glad that's what you got from all this.
00:32:39Look, I can't even begin to imagine what you and Maddie have gone through.
00:32:43And it sucks.
00:32:45Living in fear of something good ever happening again?
00:32:48That's no way to exist.
00:32:50Is that the example you want to set for Maddie?
00:32:52No, of course not.
00:32:54But this is just way too complicated right now.
00:32:57Besides, I don't even know how she feels.
00:32:59This could be just completely one-sided.
00:33:02Yeah, and you'll never know.
00:33:04Unless you take a chance.
00:33:06I have work to do.
00:33:16Mr. King!
00:33:18Haven't seen you here in a while.
00:33:20Yeah, I just thought I'd do a routine check and see if everything was alright.
00:33:24People are loving the Christmas decorations.
00:33:27Oh, good.
00:33:31Are you waiting for someone?
00:33:34Uh, no. As a matter of fact, I should head back to the office.
00:33:42Everett King at King Roaster's Coffee?
00:33:46You better keep that down. I don't want the paparazzi to soar.
00:33:50What are you doing here?
00:33:52Well, I used to come in here more and check things out.
00:33:55Trying to implement that again.
00:33:57Are you here for your daily latte?
00:33:59That I am.
00:34:01Alright, well I will personally make that for you.
00:34:03I feel so honored.
00:34:05Hey, I was going to call you. I have some decorations coming to your place this afternoon. Will you be there?
00:34:09I have a meeting and then I have to pick up Maddie from her friends.
00:34:13Oh, okay.
00:34:16But you know what? I have a good idea.
00:34:20Why don't you just go ahead and let yourself in?
00:34:24Really? Are you sure?
00:34:25Decorations take precedence.
00:34:32This is delicious.
00:34:34Well, I'm glad you like it. It's on the house.
00:34:37I better get going.
00:34:39Yeah, me too.
00:34:41Bye.
00:34:43Bye.
00:34:55Bye.
00:35:11Oh good, you guys got here just in time to help me decorate the tree.
00:35:20Is everything okay?
00:35:21I am so sorry. I thought you gave me the keys so that I could decorate while you were at work. I did not mean to upset Maddie.
00:35:27No, it's not that. It's not you at all.
00:35:30The student's mom is having an event tomorrow at school. It's a mom and me cinnamon ornament making thing.
00:35:36I told her I'd go, but she said it's a mom thing.
00:35:39Don't they realize some kids don't have a mom?
00:35:41Yeah, and I even talked to the teacher and she said it's open to anybody, but I think Maddie took the mom part literally.
00:35:47Poor thing.
00:35:48Are you okay with us decorating the tree another night?
00:35:51Of course.
00:35:53Actually, do you think it's okay if I went up and spoke to her?
00:35:56Yeah, go for it. I'm just going to go make gingerbread cookies, because when in doubt, I use sugar to make my kid feel better.
00:36:04Well, I'd like to try one of those.
00:36:06You got it.
00:36:19Maddie? Can I come in?
00:36:22Yeah.
00:36:30That's a gorgeous music box.
00:36:33My mom gave it to me when I was five.
00:36:35May I?
00:36:37It's very special.
00:36:39You must miss her a lot.
00:36:41All the time.
00:36:43Can I tell you something?
00:36:45I lost my mom when I was really young, too.
00:36:48Really?
00:36:50Yeah.
00:36:52I'm so sorry.
00:36:54It's okay.
00:36:56It's okay.
00:36:58It's okay.
00:37:00It's okay.
00:37:02It's okay.
00:37:04It's okay.
00:37:06I wasn't much older than you.
00:37:09I missed her all the time.
00:37:12But then you know what I did?
00:37:14I found happiness in spending time with friends, going to the movies, eating good cookies.
00:37:21And it was in those moments that I felt most connected to her.
00:37:26Above all else, honey, moms want their kids to be happy.
00:37:31I like that.
00:37:37Okay.
00:37:45Now this ornament thing, what's it all about?
00:37:48Brianna's mom is really good at crafts, and she's coming in and teaching everybody how to make cinnamon stick ornaments.
00:37:54People are bringing their moms.
00:37:56Brianna's mom is crafty, huh?
00:37:59Well, has she ever made a chandelier out of old spoons?
00:38:03Have you done that?
00:38:04In college.
00:38:06As an art project.
00:38:08How would you feel if I came and made ornaments with you tomorrow?
00:38:11Really? You want to come?
00:38:13I would love to.
00:38:15Okay. Yeah.
00:38:17Awesome. Awesome.
00:38:24Hey. How is she?
00:38:26Better.
00:38:28I hope it's okay. I offered to make cinnamon stick ornaments with her tomorrow at school.
00:38:32You did?
00:38:34Yes.
00:38:36Wait, have you ever made cinnamon ornaments?
00:38:39No, never made them. But I'm excited to try.
00:38:42You're really good with her, by the way.
00:38:45Thanks. I lost my mom when I was really young, so I know how hard it can be.
00:38:50Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't know that.
00:38:53It's okay.
00:38:56Maddie's a really strong kid.
00:38:58Yes, she is. And I honestly don't know what I'd do without her. She's my rock.
00:39:02I've never really spent much time with kids.
00:39:05My best friend Tanya has three, but we usually hang out when she needs a little break.
00:39:10Well, you're a natural. You'll make a great mom someday.
00:39:15If that's what you want, of course.
00:39:18I always thought I'd have a really big family.
00:39:20But then I got so focused on my career that that just didn't really happen.
00:39:24Well, what about now?
00:39:26Now there's this promotion and it means more work.
00:39:31Well, take it from a guy who used to take everything for granted.
00:39:35Success means nothing without somebody to share it with.
00:39:38That's something I have to remind myself from time to time.
00:39:43Cookies.
00:39:57Remember, you get stuck on what to make,
00:40:00tie a bunch of sticks together, add a bell or two, and then you'll have the perfect ornament.
00:40:07What are you making?
00:40:09I'm tying these ribbons around this cinnamon stick and making a Christmas tree.
00:40:13I'm going to make one of those next.
00:40:15What are you working on?
00:40:17Is it a reindeer?
00:40:19No, it's a dog.
00:40:21I should have known.
00:40:23But I made it for you.
00:40:25I love it, Maddie.
00:40:27Oh, I don't believe we've met.
00:40:30I'm Mrs. Pryor, Maddie's teacher.
00:40:32I'm Lori.
00:40:34Oh, are you Everett's girlfriend?
00:40:36No, I'm helping Maddie decorate her house.
00:40:39But she's also my friend.
00:40:41Yes, that too.
00:40:43Oh, well that's wonderful. Thank you for joining us.
00:40:46Thanks for having me.
00:40:48Great, well I'll leave you two to it.
00:40:53Wow, what's that?
00:40:55Want me to teach you how to make one of these?
00:41:00Sure.
00:41:21The entire room smells like cinnamon, huh?
00:41:24Cinnamon or Christmas?
00:41:26A very cinnamony Christmas.
00:41:28I got this for the top of the tree.
00:41:30Oh wow, that's great.
00:41:32I ordered it online.
00:41:34I used to have one just like it when I was a kid.
00:41:36I thought Maddie would love it.
00:41:38Will you do the honors?
00:41:40I'd love to.
00:41:55What do you think?
00:41:57It looks amazing.
00:41:58Maddie's going to be so excited when she gets home from her friends.
00:42:03That was very thoughtful of you.
00:42:05No Christmas is complete without a tree topper.
00:42:11If someone had told me a few weeks ago that I would be decorating Christmas ornaments with a ten year old in a classroom,
00:42:17instead of running around the office, I wouldn't have believed them.
00:42:20And if someone had told me that the woman who staged the house would be helping make this the most special Christmas in years,
00:42:26I wouldn't have believed them either.
00:42:28How do you feel about it now?
00:42:30I think I'm happy you came into our lives.
00:42:34What are you doing tomorrow?
00:42:36I have a staging in the morning and then Christmas party prep.
00:42:40Well, how do you feel about taking a break and coming by King Roaster's in the square?
00:42:45Sure, what for?
00:42:47It's a surprise.
00:42:50A good surprise.
00:42:52Okay.
00:42:58That sounds like a date.
00:43:00It's not a date, it's a get together with a surprise.
00:43:03You together.
00:43:05Alone, at his coffee shop.
00:43:07After hours.
00:43:09Right, not a date.
00:43:11Do you want me to help you carry those?
00:43:13Yes, Christmas shopping for three kids, not easy.
00:43:15By the way, if you want me to teach you how to make cinnamon stick ornaments, I can show you.
00:43:20Okay, Martha Stewart.
00:43:22Pardon me.
00:43:24So, are you going to tell them tomorrow?
00:43:26Tell them what?
00:43:28That you like, like him.
00:43:30Excuse me.
00:43:32Sorry, it comes with being a mom.
00:43:38Lori.
00:43:41Lori.
00:43:43Hello.
00:43:45Sorry, what?
00:43:47In the mark up for a piano?
00:43:49No, just always looking out for pieces for my staging.
00:43:52There's Lori I'm familiar with.
00:43:55Always got work on the brain.
00:43:57Just as I was thinking, maybe this family might be shifting your priorities.
00:44:23La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la.
00:44:30It smells amazing in here.
00:44:32Welcome to King Roaster's official Christmas coffee tasting.
00:44:36Wow, look at this.
00:44:38Never been to a coffee tasting.
00:44:40Wine tasting, yes.
00:44:42But never a coffee tasting.
00:44:44Well, you know, some folks would argue that there are more notes in coffee than there are in wine.
00:44:48Is that so?
00:44:49Yeah.
00:44:51Now, I know the plain latte is your go-to drink here, but it is Christmas.
00:44:56And we both jumped head first in the festivities, so I would like to broaden your horizons.
00:45:02I'm all in.
00:45:04Good. Please have a seat.
00:45:06Thanks.
00:45:08Of course.
00:45:10All right, your first drink of the evening.
00:45:13What is it?
00:45:15Eggnog latte.
00:45:17I'm not really an eggnog person.
00:45:20Trust me, you don't have to be.
00:45:22Okay.
00:45:29Oh, that's good.
00:45:32It's good, isn't it?
00:45:34Yeah.
00:45:36Oh, that's good.
00:45:39It's the only time I do eggnog.
00:45:43Okay, a new taste.
00:45:48Smells good.
00:45:52Tastes really good.
00:45:55Peppermint?
00:45:57I call it candy cane mocha.
00:45:59I use Colombian beans, darker roast, which brings out the natural oils, which complements the melted chocolate.
00:46:08You really know your coffee.
00:46:10I can geek out about this stuff from time to time.
00:46:14When did you get so passionate about it?
00:46:17When I was in college, I was a barista.
00:46:20And that's when I realized I'd like to experiment with the different tastes and to socialize with the people
00:46:25more than I liked going to my economics class.
00:46:29And then I started roasting my own beans, seeing what tasted good, what I liked, what others liked.
00:46:35And then I decided to open up my own coffee shop.
00:46:38People seemed to like it.
00:46:40I can see why.
00:46:42Yeah.
00:46:44And the more they liked it, the more people told me that I should open up another location.
00:46:48So I did.
00:46:50Then another.
00:46:52And now there's pressure to keep expanding.
00:46:53From Nikki?
00:46:55Yeah, but she's right.
00:46:57I mean, we're doing so well.
00:46:59We should use this opportunity to grow.
00:47:01Is it what you want?
00:47:03I think so.
00:47:05Anyway, try this one.
00:47:13Now that tastes like Christmas.
00:47:16I was inspired by the ornaments you made with Maddie.
00:47:19Cinnamon vanilla latte.
00:47:24It's also heaven on earth.
00:47:27It is.
00:47:50Okay, I want you to taste one more.
00:47:53Okay.
00:47:55But please be honest about this one.
00:47:57I will.
00:48:01It's, um...
00:48:03It's not good, right?
00:48:05Sorry.
00:48:07No, don't be sorry, because I feel the same way.
00:48:09But that's the coffee Nikki wants us to switch to.
00:48:12Well, it's not that bad.
00:48:14But I'd rather have some of that candy cane mocha.
00:48:17Mmm.
00:48:19Hey, you want me to show you how to make it?
00:48:21Sure.
00:48:23Never.
00:48:25All right, well, you'll be able to do it. It's real simple.
00:48:27Now, you want to steam the milk.
00:48:29Like this?
00:48:31Yeah, you got it.
00:48:33Just do your best to hold it steady.
00:48:35Am I doing it right?
00:48:37Yeah, you got this.
00:48:39Now you want to keep the wand covered.
00:48:41Okay.
00:48:43You got... Oh!
00:48:45Sorry, sorry.
00:48:47No, no, it's okay. Don't worry about it.
00:48:49It's just a rookie mistake, that's all.
00:48:51Are you guys open?
00:48:53Sorry, we're closed.
00:48:55Hmm.
00:48:57Should probably clean this up, right?
00:48:59Yeah, I guess so.
00:49:13This is the report you asked for.
00:49:15Thanks.
00:49:20Hey, I just wanted to say thanks again for watching Maddie last night.
00:49:23Well, fair warning, Casey introduced her to Monopoly,
00:49:26and the way she took to it, might have another MBA in the family.
00:49:29Noted.
00:49:31So, how was the date?
00:49:33It wasn't a date.
00:49:35No, of course not. Just you two, alone, together.
00:49:38It was a coffee tasting.
00:49:40Oh, bro, it has been so long since you've been in a dating game.
00:49:44Usually people do dinner, or a movie.
00:49:46Stop. We had fun.
00:49:47We had fun.
00:49:49But more importantly, we both decided that this is terrible.
00:49:53Promise to give it a fair shot?
00:49:55I promise.
00:49:57No worries. I have a few other samples we can try.
00:49:59Maybe we'll find one that works.
00:50:07Dad! Dad!
00:50:10Close your eyes!
00:50:12Lori got you a surprise.
00:50:14Ooh, what is it?
00:50:15You can't see it yet. Just close your eyes.
00:50:18Okay.
00:50:20But Maddie, don't let me trip.
00:50:22Dad, trust me. Just no peeking.
00:50:25Okay, I promise. No peeking.
00:50:32Can I open my eyes yet?
00:50:34Not yet.
00:50:36Is this too much build up? What if he doesn't like it?
00:50:38How can I not like something you got me?
00:50:41But I am gonna open my eyes.
00:50:43No! One second.
00:50:46Okay, now.
00:50:49Ta-da!
00:50:55I just thought you played so beautifully, and we found it on sale,
00:50:59and it was within the budget, and it ties everything together so well for the party.
00:51:06I love it.
00:51:08Yay! You do?
00:51:10This is just what the house was missing.
00:51:12I'll go get the decorations.
00:51:15Decorations for?
00:51:17More lights.
00:51:20Thank you so much for doing this.
00:51:22It's my pleasure.
00:51:24And not just the piano, but for everything.
00:51:27You brought Christmas back into our lives.
00:51:30You brought it back into mine, too.
00:51:36Got it!
00:51:39Oh, let's go put them over here.
00:51:42Yeah.
00:51:45Let's go.
00:51:57Well, what do you think?
00:51:59Great.
00:52:09Hey.
00:52:11I just think we should send her home.
00:52:13Oh, it's good you're here.
00:52:15Winter Storm Megan is headed our way.
00:52:17When?
00:52:19In two days.
00:52:21I hope people still come to the Christmas party.
00:52:23Me, too.
00:52:25It would be a shame to have to cancel after all the work you've done.
00:52:27Cancel?
00:52:29Yeah. I wouldn't want anybody getting stuck in the snow.
00:52:33Maybe it won't be that bad.
00:52:35Let's hope for a Christmas miracle.
00:52:46Lights out, Maddy.
00:52:48One more chapter?
00:52:50Ah, that's what you said about a half hour ago.
00:52:52I just want you to get a good night's sleep.
00:52:55Are you sure I can't go to Laurie's party?
00:52:57Yeah, but only because it's going to be a bunch of grown-ups.
00:52:59Trust me, you're going to have a lot more fun at Tracy's house.
00:53:07Do you like Light Glory?
00:53:15Yeah, I think I might.
00:53:17Does that bother you?
00:53:19No.
00:53:21Good.
00:53:23Listen, I know we haven't had a chance to talk about new people coming into our lives, but...
00:53:26Dad, it's cool.
00:53:30I love you.
00:53:32Love you, too.
00:53:34All right, five more minutes.
00:53:36Ten?
00:53:38Fine.
00:53:40Good night.
00:53:45Good night.
00:53:51Like this?
00:53:53Yeah, but not the entire bottle.
00:53:55I like a more rich taste in my hot chocolate.
00:53:58Oh, I know.
00:54:00All right, now take the milk we steamed and pour and stir.
00:54:09This is too easy for you.
00:54:11You're an absolute natural.
00:54:12Can we add a shot of espresso to make it a mocha?
00:54:17As impressed as I am with you knowing that, no you cannot.
00:54:21How about we use some whipped cream instead?
00:54:28Me too, please.
00:54:33Cheers.
00:54:35Cheers.
00:54:37Mmm.
00:54:40I like the new look.
00:54:42I'm trying to mix it up.
00:54:44Oh, I bet that's Tracy's mom here to pick you up and take you to school.
00:54:48All right, see you, Dad.
00:54:50Maddy, don't forget a lid.
00:54:52Bye, Dad.
00:54:54All right, so these are all the beans we can use if we wanted to expand our company right now.
00:54:59I want you to taste them.
00:55:06Mmm.
00:55:24Now this is our typical medium roast we serve in all our stores.
00:55:34This is so much better.
00:55:36Let's expand.
00:55:38And risk losing the demand?
00:55:40I mean, word of mouth is everything.
00:55:42This is the time to capitalize on our success.
00:55:44Yeah, but wouldn't it be terrible if word of mouth got around about how bad our coffee tasted?
00:55:49I say we wait a year or two and figure out a more efficient way to cut costs without risking any of our quality.
00:56:01Okay.
00:56:03We will wait to expand.
00:56:04Yes?
00:56:06Yes, but that means growing what we have.
00:56:08We should increase our marketing and social media presence.
00:56:11Yeah, we should do that. I like that idea.
00:56:13I'm sorry if I was pushing you in a direction you didn't want to go.
00:56:16No, Nikki, it's good. I need somebody like you.
00:56:20But I just want you to remember that for me, it's not about being on top.
00:56:24It's about being the best.
00:56:27That's why I love you, brother.
00:56:34Mmm.
00:56:40This is delicious.
00:56:42Cinnamon vanilla latte. Everett's creation.
00:56:45Smart man.
00:56:47We almost kissed.
00:56:49What?
00:56:51The other day.
00:56:53And?
00:56:55We haven't really spoken since.
00:56:57What does it mean?
00:56:58I don't know, but I can't really think about it because this storm is supposed to hit any second, and I'm worried this is all going to be for nothing.
00:57:05Well, how can you say that? Clearly it's not for nothing. There's Everett.
00:57:09I know. There's Everett, and there's Maddie, and the past few weeks they've been the highlight of my life.
00:57:15But?
00:57:17But the whole reason I did this party in the first place was for this promotion, and it's what I really want.
00:57:23Is it?
00:57:25I don't know, but I can't spend my time thinking what this is or isn't.
00:57:30It sounds to me like maybe you should talk to Everett. Give him a chance to tell you how he's feeling.
00:57:35I need to deal with this storm first. It's supposed to hit tonight.
00:57:39Okay. There's nothing you can do about that. It's out of your control.
00:57:43But what is in your control is figuring out what's going on with Everett.
00:57:54Okay.
00:58:24Okay.
00:58:54I don't know.
00:58:56I don't know.
00:58:58I don't know.
00:59:00I don't know.
00:59:02I don't know.
00:59:04I don't know.
00:59:06I don't know.
00:59:08I don't know.
00:59:10I don't know.
00:59:12I don't know.
00:59:14I don't know.
00:59:16I don't know.
00:59:18I don't know.
00:59:20I don't know.
00:59:21I don't know.
00:59:23I don't know.
00:59:25I don't know.
00:59:27I don't know.
00:59:33The thing is that I...
00:59:39Thanks for letting us use your home.
00:59:42Yeah, of course. The place looks amazing.
00:59:45Yeah, it does.
00:59:46So, I'm gonna head to the office, finish up a little bit of work,
00:59:49I'm gonna drop Maddie off at a friend's, and I'll see you tonight?
00:59:52Sounds good.
01:00:12Casey and I are really looking forward to tonight.
01:00:14It's so nice of Laurie to invite us.
01:00:16Yeah, it should be fun.
01:00:18I know that look.
01:00:20Spill it.
01:00:21There's no look. I'm good.
01:00:24We're finally back on the same page, and I'm thrilled.
01:00:27You know people can't read minds.
01:00:30What?
01:00:32The best thing you can do is just tell her how you're feeling.
01:00:34Oh, really? And what if she doesn't feel the same way?
01:00:36Then at least you tried.
01:00:38Look, when you were finally honest with me, we got somewhere.
01:00:42Why don't you try being honest with her?
01:00:47You know, as your older brother, I should be the wise one.
01:01:37What do you think? My daughter actually made those.
01:01:39They're fantastic.
01:01:40Yeah, I told her the event was catered, but she absolutely insisted.
01:01:43Well, I'm glad she did.
01:01:45Lexington?
01:01:46Everett King.
01:01:48Ah, so you're the man who owns this home.
01:01:50That's correct. And you must be Laurie's boss?
01:01:53One and only. Thanks for letting us use your house.
01:01:56Well, can I just say this entire home is all Laurie's doing.
01:02:00In fact, the reason we bought the place was because of her original staging.
01:02:04She's a very talented woman.
01:02:06Oh, yes.
01:02:07She did a very good job of bringing together the joy and fun of a classic homestyle Christmas.
01:02:13Oh, speaking of which...
01:02:28Well, don't you look beautiful?
01:02:31Absolutely stunning. And not only you, but this entire party.
01:02:34I'm glad you feel that way.
01:02:35I see you two have met.
01:02:36Oh, yeah. Everett is quite the host.
01:02:39Well, not only does he own the most amazing coffee shop in town, he's an incredible musician.
01:02:44Oh, is that so? Well, you should play something for us then.
01:02:47Oh, no. I'm not that good.
01:02:50I insist.
01:02:54Okay.
01:03:05Okay.
01:03:11On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me
01:03:15Twelve drummers drumming, ninety pipers climbing
01:03:18Ten lords a-thinking, nine ladies dancing
01:03:21Eight maids a-knocking, seven squatters swimming
01:03:24Six geese a-laying, five golden rings
01:03:28Four calling birds, three French hens
01:03:31Two turtle doves and a portrait in a pear tree
01:03:46I'm telling you, in the nick of time, Laurie saved this party.
01:03:49I mean, the decor speaks for itself.
01:03:51And your displays, they're always top-notch.
01:03:55You have a real eye for what works, and you're always brave enough to take on anything.
01:04:00And that's why it gives me great pleasure to promote you
01:04:04to executive director of our New York offices.
01:04:14What do you say, Laurie? Do you accept?
01:04:22It would be an honor.
01:04:43You know, it would be so sad to see you go, but I'm so happy for you.
01:04:48I'll show you all the ropes before I leave.
01:04:50Please.
01:04:51Actually, I need to talk to you about that.
01:04:54Go ahead.
01:04:56We booked our first client in New York.
01:04:58The Ritz wants us to stage one of their ballrooms for a New Year's Eve party.
01:05:01I'll need you to head out right away.
01:05:03When is right away?
01:05:04Day after tomorrow.
01:05:06Christmas?
01:05:07Yes. Another reason why you are perfect for this job, Laurie.
01:05:11You're always available to work on Christmas.
01:05:13Now listen, I will take care of all the arrangements.
01:05:16I just need you to be there.
01:05:18Of course.
01:05:19Laurie, you have earned this. Every bit of it.
01:05:28Party seems to be going well.
01:05:29Oh, hey. Yeah, I just had to refill the ice.
01:05:35Do you know Nikki's going to be meeting my parents for the first time on Christmas?
01:05:39That's a big step.
01:05:40Yeah. Especially since I've never introduced my parents to anyone I've dated.
01:05:45It'll go well. Anyone who knows you and Nikki knows you're meant to be.
01:05:50That means a lot.
01:05:52Still, there's always risk, you know, with these big steps. It's scary.
01:05:56Yeah, but it'll be worth it.
01:06:00Yes. Yeah. Totally worth it.
01:06:04This is about Nikki meeting your parents, right?
01:06:07That or anything else that seems terrifying at first but needs to be done.
01:06:14Did Nikki send you in here?
01:06:16No. No, um, just wanted to see if you needed a hand with the ice.
01:06:21Oh, thank you, but no. Go enjoy the party.
01:06:24You too.
01:06:26Okay.
01:06:49There you are.
01:06:51I needed some fresh air.
01:06:53It's freezing in here. Put this on.
01:07:01Yeah, I guess the storm's coming in later than predicted, huh?
01:07:06Listen-
01:07:07Look, Everett-
01:07:10Sorry. Go ahead.
01:07:12No, you go.
01:07:15I am so happy for you. For getting this promotion.
01:07:20And I'm sorry if what I'm about to say is terrible timing, but I can't keep dancing around this.
01:07:27But I don't think I can let you leave without telling you.
01:07:33I'm falling in love with you.
01:07:36Ever since you came into my life, I've felt joy again.
01:07:41Just being around you.
01:07:42Talking with you.
01:07:44Laughing with you.
01:07:45I honestly didn't think I'd ever feel this way again.
01:07:51I...
01:07:55I'm so sorry. I can't.
01:07:58I'm leaving for New York.
01:08:06Yeah, of course. As you should.
01:08:09I just needed you to know.
01:08:11You guys have been so amazing.
01:08:15I really owe this promotion to you.
01:08:20I wish you the best.
01:08:41Bye.
01:08:57Hey, how is it out there?
01:08:59Lots of snow.
01:09:01But that's good, right? For snowmen and snow angels.
01:09:04Didn't feel much like playing.
01:09:06Alright, well, how do you feel about some hot chocolate?
01:09:12What's so great about New York?
01:09:17Oh, honey, are you asking because of Lori?
01:09:20Yeah.
01:09:22Well, I think it's just a really good opportunity for her.
01:09:26I don't want her to leave.
01:09:28You know what? Me neither.
01:09:31I was really starting to enjoy having her around.
01:09:34It's not just that.
01:09:36I love the way you were when she's around.
01:09:38Well, what do you mean?
01:09:40Before Lori decorated our house, you were sad or busy working.
01:09:45Now we hang out more and we talk more.
01:09:48Maddie, I didn't know I wasn't there for you before.
01:09:51I'm so sorry for that.
01:09:53But I love you with all my heart.
01:09:56And you're the most important part of my life.
01:09:58We're going to be okay, I promise you.
01:10:01I know.
01:10:03Don't forget my hot chocolate.
01:10:05Of course not.
01:10:06Extra marshmallows, right?
01:10:08Yes, please.
01:10:10You got it.
01:10:16You should have these.
01:10:18They're all the vendors you might need.
01:10:20Are you sure you want to give these to me?
01:10:23Of course.
01:10:25You're such a hard worker.
01:10:27I see amazing things in your future.
01:10:37Thanks.
01:10:39Hey.
01:10:42Tanya, what are you doing here?
01:10:45Congratulations.
01:10:47I took a long lunch break so we could celebrate.
01:10:52I'm going to miss you like crazy, but I'm so happy for you.
01:10:55Thanks.
01:10:58Okay, so why are we not jumping for joy?
01:11:01That's what you wanted.
01:11:03I'm just tired.
01:11:04I'm very happy.
01:11:06Okay.
01:11:08We've been best friends since freshman year of college, so I know when you're lying.
01:11:13It's just all happening so fast and Lexington wants me to leave right away.
01:11:18Okay, so that's why you're not shouting from the rooftops?
01:11:22Because it's all moving too fast?
01:11:27Everett told me he was falling in love with me.
01:11:31And?
01:11:32And I thanked him.
01:11:37Is that what you wanted to say?
01:11:40No, of course not.
01:11:42What I wanted to say is that I'm falling in love with him too.
01:11:46So go tell him.
01:11:48I can't. I have to leave tomorrow.
01:11:50But tomorrow's Christmas.
01:11:52I know.
01:12:03I'm going to miss you so much.
01:12:05I'll miss you too.
01:12:13Nikki, it's Christmas Eve. Shouldn't you be on your way to see Casey's parents?
01:12:18Yes, in a little bit. I just wanted to get some work done.
01:12:21I think I have some ideas on lowering costs for growth without changing anything.
01:12:28What? Why are you looking at me like that?
01:12:30I'm promoting you.
01:12:32To what?
01:12:34CEO.
01:12:36That's your job.
01:12:38I don't think I'm stepping down. I just want to be the owner.
01:12:40I want to get back to roasting and being hands-on at all the stores.
01:12:43You're better at all this business stuff. You should be handling the day-to-day.
01:12:48I can't believe this.
01:12:50And most importantly, I want to spend more time with Maddie.
01:12:54Everett, I don't know what to say.
01:12:56Well, I mean, I will be making the final decision on the big stuff.
01:13:00But you're better suited for this.
01:13:04I promise I'll make you proud.
01:13:07Merry Christmas.
01:13:09Merry Christmas.
01:13:22Merry Christmas.
01:13:24Merry Christmas.
01:13:39After my mom died, Christmas never felt like Christmas.
01:13:43It felt sad and made me wish it could just not be Christmas anymore.
01:13:47But this year is different.
01:13:49This year we have Lori.
01:13:50She helped fill our house with Christmas.
01:13:53She decorated every room.
01:13:55She helped us buy a tree.
01:13:57And she even made ornaments with me.
01:14:00But she also made my dad smile.
01:14:02My dad forgot how to smile for a while, but not anymore.
01:14:06Lori made things fun again.
01:14:08Christmas was good again.
01:14:10So this year, what Christmas means to me is hope.
01:14:14Hope that things will always be okay if you have family like my dad and friends like Lori.
01:14:20Merry Christmas.
01:14:37Alright Maddie, this is a big gift.
01:14:39But I want you to take your time opening it, okay?
01:14:42Okay.
01:15:00And that goes with this.
01:15:03Thank you, thank you, thank you!
01:15:05Merry Christmas, sweetie.
01:15:07And you get to name her whatever you want.
01:15:09Sally, like the pie shop.
01:15:11I like it.
01:15:13I wish Lori were here.
01:15:15Yeah, me too.
01:15:17Welcome to the family, Sally.
01:15:20Is that Aunt Nikki and Casey?
01:15:22I don't know, go check.
01:15:29Hey you.
01:15:31Lori! You came back!
01:15:33Actually, I never left.
01:15:35Thanks to your essay.
01:15:37You liked it?
01:15:39I loved it.
01:15:41Wait, so you're not going to New York?
01:15:43Nope.
01:15:45Come on in.
01:15:47Lori!
01:15:48Who's this?
01:15:50This is Sally.
01:15:52Hi, Sally.
01:15:54Sally, come see my room.
01:15:58So you got her the puppy.
01:16:00Yeah, it was inevitable.
01:16:02But what are you doing here?
01:16:04Aren't you supposed to be on your way to New York?
01:16:06I decided I didn't want to move to New York.
01:16:08Well, what about the promotion?
01:16:10I pitched Lexington the idea that instead of just staging houses, we would also stage houses for families at Christmas.
01:16:18He loved it, and he wants me to head up the expansion here in Denver.
01:16:23So you're staying here?
01:16:28What's the point of success if you don't have someone to share it with?
01:16:33Merry Christmas, Lori.
01:16:36Merry Christmas.
01:16:45Sally loves my room!
01:16:46Let's go open some more presents.
01:17:17I'm going to paint this tree green.
01:17:20I'm going to paint the leaves green, too.
01:17:47I'm going to paint this tree red, too.
01:18:09I'm going to paint the postures yellow.
01:18:12Don't forget to watch the whole video to see the final result.
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01:20:49I can't wait to meet them a team
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