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00:00:00No, Blake's running late.
00:00:02Oh, good. I was up late working on the Nelson account, and then getting across town today took forever.
00:00:06Is it just me, or does the population of the city multiply by the second?
00:00:10Okay, take a deep breath. Relax. You're not late.
00:00:14And I brought donuts.
00:00:16You are the best.
00:00:18Okay, I just want to say, whatever it is that the partners decide, I think you're an amazing lawyer, and I just love working with you.
00:00:24Melissa, I feel the exact same way about you, and I wish they could promote both of us to senior associates.
00:00:30I know.
00:00:31On the bright side, I am glad they gave us this time off. I think this is going to be the first time since law school that I've had a real Christmas vacation.
00:00:38Are you heading to your family's inn?
00:00:40I am.
00:00:41Colorado, right?
00:00:42Flying out on the 15th.
00:00:43That sounds fun and relaxing.
00:00:45I wish. My dad's going to put me to work at the inn, and then volunteer our family for every event at the Christmas celebration.
00:00:51Oh, Christmas celebration?
00:00:53It's a festival Crestridge throws every year with tons of events the entire month of December.
00:00:58That actually sounds fun.
00:01:00That's one way to put it.
00:01:02You don't sound excited at all.
00:01:04No, I am. I really am. It was just more fun when I was a kid, but it will be great to see my family.
00:01:09Normally they're visiting me since I'm always working, so I know they're really excited.
00:01:13How about you? Are you going anywhere?
00:01:15Oh, no. I'm knee-deep in paperwork on the Riverview Estates acquisition.
00:01:19Deadline's early January, so I should work through the holidays.
00:01:22So you're not taking any time off?
00:01:24No, too much to do.
00:01:27Good morning.
00:01:28Good morning.
00:01:29How's the Nelson case going?
00:01:31We were unable to secure zoning variants in Cape Cod, so we're currently looking for other property.
00:01:36It happens.
00:01:37Donut?
00:01:38What's the Christmas season for not to load up on sugar and carbs?
00:01:43I called you both in this morning to give you an update on the senior associate position.
00:01:47You're both excellent attorneys, and incredibly smart and capable.
00:01:53We're lucky to have such a hard decision.
00:01:55Unfortunately, Thompson is tied up with the Keller case, and we can't move forward until he's back in the office.
00:02:01As soon as we're able to have our partners meeting, we'll let you know who we're promoting.
00:02:06It certainly happened before the end of the year because we need everybody on hand for the new chain store account in January.
00:02:12I'll let you know as soon as we know.
00:02:14Thank you so much, Blake.
00:02:15We know it's a difficult process.
00:02:17That it is.
00:02:18I was planning to go to Colorado for Christmas to see my family, but if you think it's better for me to stay here...
00:02:24Oh, no, don't be ridiculous.
00:02:25You earned that time off.
00:02:26Enjoy.
00:02:27I'll be in touch.
00:02:29Oops.
00:02:31I better take this.
00:02:32Excuse me.
00:02:33Okay.
00:02:38Well, no news is better than bad news.
00:02:41That's true, but I would have loved to have known before the holiday.
00:02:44Maybe I should stay.
00:02:47No, you said it yourself.
00:02:48Your family is so excited about your homecoming.
00:02:50Yeah, they are.
00:02:51You'll be fine.
00:02:53Have a great time in Crestwood.
00:02:56It's Crestridge.
00:03:11Merry Christmas.
00:03:32Merry Christmas.
00:03:33Merry Christmas.
00:03:35Merry Christmas.
00:03:56What are you doing?
00:03:57The map's right.
00:03:58Excuse me?
00:04:00The map is right.
00:04:01You're here.
00:04:02See?
00:04:03You are here.
00:04:07But your laptop almost wasn't.
00:04:09Oh, my goodness.
00:04:10You left it on the train.
00:04:11Thank you so much.
00:04:12I really appreciate this.
00:04:14Yeah, you're welcome.
00:04:16Julia!
00:04:17Lexi!
00:04:20Why were you talking to Ryan Mason?
00:04:23That was Ryan Mason.
00:04:25I thought he looked familiar.
00:04:27Mom's parked right over here.
00:04:31What did he want?
00:04:32He wanted to return my computer.
00:04:33I left it on the train.
00:04:34Was he asking you about my campaign for Christmas Grand Marshal?
00:04:37No.
00:04:38What do those words mean?
00:04:39In honor of it being the centennial,
00:04:41they're naming a Grand Marshal for the Christmas celebration.
00:04:44Someone who exemplifies the Crestridge Christmas spirit.
00:04:48His brother Frank and I are the two finalists running.
00:04:51So my little sister could be Christmas Grand Marshal.
00:04:53Now that is fancy.
00:04:54I had to write an essay.
00:04:55I will vote for you.
00:04:56Nobody does Christmas like you do.
00:04:58I thought maybe Ryan was trying to get intel on my campaign.
00:05:01No, he was just returning this.
00:05:03Why are you looking at me like that?
00:05:05This is a big deal.
00:05:06It's like high school class president all over again.
00:05:09Except this time, Frank's not going to win.
00:05:11I see the Mason Crawley feud has not dissipated.
00:05:18I can't believe you're here.
00:05:20Oh, it feels like it's been forever.
00:05:21Oh, you guys were just in New York this summer.
00:05:23Forever since you've been here.
00:05:25Well, it is really nice to be back.
00:05:27Oh, don't let your father hear you say that.
00:05:30He's going to talk your ear off about why you should move home.
00:05:32I'm sure.
00:05:34Wow.
00:05:35Looks like the Masons have really scaled back on decorating.
00:05:38Oh, I know.
00:05:39Well, your dad's pleased.
00:05:40He's been monitoring them like a hawk.
00:05:42They beat us for best decorated business last year.
00:05:45I remember.
00:05:46I got the call.
00:05:47I assume Dad's out for revenge.
00:05:48Oh, that's why he didn't pick you up.
00:05:50He and Grandma are still putting up decorations.
00:05:52We are going all out on decorations this year.
00:05:56You go all out on decorations every year.
00:05:58Oh, it's different.
00:05:59This is Crestridge's Centennial Christmas celebration.
00:06:02More activities, more contests.
00:06:05Oh, including Crestridge's first Christmas dessert takeoff, which we're hosting, by the way.
00:06:11Grandma must be so happy.
00:06:13She has been prepping recipes for months.
00:06:15And I forgot to tell you, they're throwing a huge Centennial Christmas dance at the Rec Hall.
00:06:21That's where they're announcing the Grand Marshal.
00:06:23What do you get if you win Grand Marshal?
00:06:25A trophy.
00:06:26And bagging rights for the next hundred years.
00:06:28Wow.
00:06:29That is pretty epic.
00:06:32Epic.
00:06:59Welcome home, honey.
00:07:00Thank you, Dad.
00:07:01It's so good to see you.
00:07:02Oh, look at you.
00:07:03Gosh.
00:07:05So, what did you think of the front?
00:07:07I think it looks great.
00:07:10I'm worried it's not enough.
00:07:11I think it's enough.
00:07:13Julia, let me see my fancy lawyer granddaughter.
00:07:17Hi.
00:07:19Beautiful as ever.
00:07:21Has any city boy snapped you up yet?
00:07:23Nope, not yet.
00:07:25Slim Pickens back in this town.
00:07:27Mom, we don't need to give Jules more reasons not to live here.
00:07:30Besides, you never know when she'll decide she misses us and move back.
00:07:34Wow, Dad.
00:07:35You made it a whole half a minute before bringing that up.
00:07:37Yeah, I did.
00:07:38I'm actually up for senior associate at the firm.
00:07:41Wow, that sounds big.
00:07:42It is.
00:07:43It's a lot more responsibility and I would be on a direct track to become a partner.
00:07:47Then we're rooting for you.
00:07:49Oh, Dad.
00:07:50We passed by the Mason Inn.
00:07:51Still pretty sparse on the decorations.
00:07:54That's because it's not there yet.
00:07:56Because it's not their year, it's ours.
00:07:59Did Mom tell you about all the great centennial Christmas celebration activities?
00:08:03She did.
00:08:04It sounds like a lot.
00:08:06A lot of fun, I would say.
00:08:08And a lot more ways to show Bill Mason we're the best.
00:08:11Yeah, I think I'm going to go unpack.
00:08:13Or you could warm up that arm of yours.
00:08:16The snowball toss is tomorrow.
00:08:18They still do that?
00:08:19Yep.
00:08:20And you are a part of it.
00:08:22I think I would rather just watch.
00:08:24We'll see.
00:08:25So, who wants to put up Christmas lights?
00:08:27I can't.
00:08:28I'm setting up bins around town for the toy drive I'm organizing.
00:08:31I am going to go unpack.
00:08:33And I need to finish updating our accounts.
00:08:39I'm baking.
00:08:50Don't forget to vote Frank Mason for Christmas Grand Marshal.
00:08:53There will be a voting booth at the centennial Christmas celebration.
00:08:56Okay?
00:08:57I'll see you there.
00:08:58Have a good day.
00:08:59Merry Christmas.
00:09:01Merry Christmas to you.
00:09:03Wow, this is a lot of lights.
00:09:05Yes, it is.
00:09:06And I've got some more boxes coming.
00:09:07When the town sees what I have in mind, they're going to be blown away.
00:09:11I don't know.
00:09:12I hear the bakery is doing something pretty special.
00:09:14Bakery?
00:09:15Well, as long as the Crawleys don't win, I'm fine with that.
00:09:19I've said it before and I'll say it again.
00:09:20This whole feud with the Crawleys is absolutely ridiculous.
00:09:23It's not ridiculous, alright?
00:09:24They started it.
00:09:25We were here first.
00:09:26They may have served breakfast, but we have a better location.
00:09:29Alright?
00:09:30I really don't think we need to worry about them.
00:09:32They don't really pose a threat to us.
00:09:33Edgestone Resorts, however, does.
00:09:37Edgestone Resorts.
00:09:42On the train, I was reading an interview with their CEO, Kevin Howard.
00:09:45He says that all of their success is owed to them penetrating these overlooked and underdeveloped properties.
00:09:51So, what happens when they come in and they set their eyes on Crestridge?
00:09:55Well, they already have.
00:09:57I said no.
00:09:58Sorry, what?
00:09:59Edgestone Resorts offered to buy the inn.
00:10:04When?
00:10:05I don't know. It was a while back.
00:10:07Were you not going to tell me?
00:10:09Well, I'm sorry. I didn't think it mattered, Ryan.
00:10:11I mean, obviously, I said no.
00:10:12You know I'm not going to sell this place.
00:10:14Well, I know that, but as the manager, I would like to know stuff like that.
00:10:17Are you not worried that they're going to go buy another property?
00:10:20People don't want some big, fancy resort hotel in a town like this.
00:10:24That's why they come here, to get away from that.
00:10:27You know, let them have their fancy spa and their overpriced restaurants.
00:10:30Customers like it when they call here and an actual Mason family member takes a reservation.
00:10:35And I agree.
00:10:37But this industry is changing.
00:10:39And these big resorts, they come in with all kinds of amenities, and they can afford the public relations to market them.
00:10:44So, I don't know. If they manage to get in here, this inn could easily fade in the background.
00:10:50Look, Ryan, I know you just came back from this big conference.
00:10:53But I run this inn the way my dad did and the way his dad did, and that's what people want.
00:10:58Okay?
00:11:00You of all people know our numbers are great. We're fine.
00:11:05For now.
00:11:06Hey, I thought I heard my oldest son.
00:11:08Hey, Mom. Didn't want to disturb you.
00:11:10You disturb me. Anytime.
00:11:13How was the conference?
00:11:14The conference was great. We covered a lot of stuff.
00:11:17You know, I think I saw Julia Crawley at the train station.
00:11:22But I'm not sure. I don't know. I barely recognized her.
00:11:24Wow. I haven't seen her around town in a long time.
00:11:27Well, there's another vote for Lexi.
00:11:30Didn't you two used to be friends?
00:11:34Hardly.
00:11:35Hardly.
00:11:36What do you guys think of a dinner?
00:11:38Um, well, that's yet to be decided.
00:11:40Okay, well, what about Jamie's Diner for takeout?
00:11:42Yeah.
00:11:43Ooh, that's a great idea.
00:11:44Yeah? Usual? All around?
00:11:47Extra mashed potatoes, please.
00:11:48You got it?
00:11:49Excellent.
00:11:50Things never change.
00:11:51Alright, Jamie's up.
00:11:52Dad, pin.
00:11:54Wear it.
00:11:55You look cute in a Santa hat.
00:12:12Ryan Mason.
00:12:16Julia Crawley.
00:12:18Did you know it was me at the train station?
00:12:20I was having a hard time placing you.
00:12:23And I did not know it was you until my sister pointed it out.
00:12:27Well, to be fair to both of us, it's been a long time.
00:12:29It has. And we didn't really run in the same social circles.
00:12:33You were a sophomore as a senior, right?
00:12:36Yes. Much younger than you.
00:12:38I've met. You lettered in football, I lettered in debate.
00:12:42That's right. Yeah. I mean, social circles aside,
00:12:45we probably wouldn't have hung out much given our dad's situation.
00:12:49Very true.
00:12:50Thank you, again, for returning my computer.
00:12:53You're welcome.
00:12:54Where are you coming from?
00:12:55New York.
00:12:56New York? Do you work there?
00:12:58I do. I'm an attorney at a corporate law firm.
00:13:01Look at debate team paying off.
00:13:03Right?
00:13:04Wow.
00:13:05Where are you coming in from?
00:13:06I was coming in from a business management seminar in Denver.
00:13:09Nice.
00:13:10Yeah. I got my MBA a few years ago, so now my dad thinks I'm a glorified bookkeeper.
00:13:15Well, I'm sure he's very glad to have you around.
00:13:17Where'd you get your MBA?
00:13:19Chicago.
00:13:20And you came back here by choice?
00:13:22I did. I love Crestridge.
00:13:24Nice mountain air, friendly faces.
00:13:26Well, your family aside.
00:13:28Here's your order.
00:13:29Thank you. Do we have extra mashed potatoes?
00:13:31Yes.
00:13:32Great.
00:13:33My dad always gets that, too.
00:13:35I'm sorry. They have something in common?
00:13:37Imagine that.
00:13:38Wow.
00:13:39How long are you in town?
00:13:40At least through Christmas.
00:13:42Well, Julia Crawley, I hope I accidentally bump into you again.
00:13:46I would like that. As long as we can keep our families out of it.
00:13:50One can dream.
00:13:52Don't forget this.
00:13:55My family thanks you.
00:13:57Just a Crawley looking out for a Mason.
00:14:07Andy Cain?
00:14:08Hi. Merry Christmas.
00:14:17Hi, Mrs. Billingsley.
00:14:19Merry Christmas.
00:14:20Merry Christmas to you all.
00:14:28Merry Christmas.
00:14:30Merry Christmas.
00:14:31Hi, Julia.
00:14:32Hi. How are you?
00:14:33I'm good. How are you?
00:14:34Great.
00:14:35It's good to see you.
00:14:36You, too. Merry Christmas.
00:14:38My hot chocolate.
00:14:40Well, well. Look who it is.
00:14:43That's a nice smile.
00:14:45Are you following me?
00:14:48This is a very small town.
00:14:50I'm just in line to get some delicious hot chocolate.
00:14:53So this isn't the accidentally bumping into me on purpose plan?
00:14:57Would you like it to be?
00:14:58If you must know, I am smiling because everyone here looks like they're having fun.
00:15:02And I think that is nice.
00:15:04So happy to see you re-embracing your roots.
00:15:06Relax. It's a smile and some hot chocolate. I'm not signing up for the snowball toss.
00:15:11Hello, hello. Welcome, everyone. Welcome.
00:15:16For those of you just joining our festivities, I am Mayor Victoria Johnson.
00:15:20And welcome to the Crestridge Centennial Christmas Celebration.
00:15:28Every year, folks flock to our town to participate in our Christmas traditions.
00:15:32And I have to say, today's event is my personal favorite.
00:15:37The snowball toss.
00:15:39In honor of it being our centennial, all the events this year will be bigger and better.
00:15:44So this year's snowball toss won't be an individual competition.
00:15:48It will be a team competition.
00:15:51You'll need four team members to participate.
00:15:54Oh, no.
00:15:56I can already tell what my dad's thinking.
00:15:59And the best part is, this year's prize.
00:16:03Kindly donated by Kevin Howard.
00:16:07Spa Day passes to Edgestone's Resort Hotel over in Mount Marcy.
00:16:14So gather up your teams. Sign up is closing soon.
00:16:18Best of luck and Merry Christmas.
00:16:23That's not good.
00:16:24What?
00:16:25That's Kevin Howard. He owns Edgestone Resorts.
00:16:29Pretty sure I know why he's here.
00:16:31Because he's a fan of our Christmas celebration?
00:16:35He's put three family inns out of business in the Rockies alone.
00:16:39Julia. Julia. Julia.
00:16:41Hey, Dad.
00:16:42Did you hear?
00:16:43I did.
00:16:44Teams.
00:16:45I think you, Mom, and Lexi are going to make a great team.
00:16:47We need four. You're on the team.
00:16:49Dad.
00:16:50Come on. You played softball. You have the best arm.
00:16:52I played second base for one season in sixth grade.
00:16:55It's like riding a bike.
00:16:56You remember Ryan Mason?
00:16:58Of course.
00:17:00I assume your father will be entering?
00:17:02Oh, the whole lot of us.
00:17:04Good luck. May the best family win.
00:17:07May the best family win.
00:17:09Good luck to you as well.
00:17:11When you're done getting hot chocolate, we'll be over there practicing our snowball toss.
00:17:16Have to find your sister.
00:17:17Sounds good, Dad.
00:17:21So it's officially on.
00:17:22It's on.
00:17:23She'll probably take it easy on you.
00:17:25Absolutely not. If anything, you're going to want me to take it easy on you.
00:17:29Wow.
00:17:32To think moments ago you weren't even in this.
00:17:34I better go stretch.
00:17:36I thought you were in line for hot chocolate.
00:17:39Just wanted to say hi.
00:17:48So, still signing up after what happened last year, huh?
00:17:54May I remind you, Bill, that I have beaten you more times at the snowball toss than you have me.
00:17:59And may I remind you, Tim, that we have won the last three years in a row.
00:18:04Guess we'll have to change that.
00:18:06Well, hello, my favorite innkeepers.
00:18:08Hi, Victoria.
00:18:11Is it true I heard that Edgestone is sponsoring the prize this year?
00:18:15Oh, the CEO offered. Besides, who wouldn't want a free spa day?
00:18:19Huh. I don't think I like them being here.
00:18:22Me neither.
00:18:23So the two of you can agree on something.
00:18:26Who knew?
00:18:27Okay.
00:18:33First round. Get as many snowballs through the holes as possible.
00:18:37First up, Team Mason.
00:18:41Ready. Set.
00:18:45Go, go, go.
00:18:46Ground it.
00:18:48Go, go, go.
00:18:50Go, go, go.
00:18:51Go, go, go.
00:18:53Go, go, go.
00:18:55Oh, yes.
00:18:57Go, go, go.
00:18:59Wow.
00:19:02I got it.
00:19:13Looks like we've got a competition.
00:19:17Next up is Team Crawley.
00:19:20Ready. Set.
00:19:25Oh, we're good.
00:19:27Oh, my God.
00:19:30Yes.
00:19:33Yes.
00:19:34Time.
00:19:36Crawleys.
00:19:37Not bad.
00:19:39We currently have a tie between the Crawleys and the Masons.
00:19:44Why am I not surprised?
00:19:46To determine the winner, we need one representative from each team to throw one more snowball.
00:19:52For this portion of the competition, different balls are worth different points.
00:19:58All right. We choose Julia.
00:19:59Dad, are you sure?
00:20:01Yes. You have the best game.
00:20:02That's a lot of pressure.
00:20:04So was law school, but you did okay there.
00:20:06That's a little different.
00:20:07No.
00:20:08Want to do it?
00:20:09Okay.
00:20:14Well, I guess it's just you and me now.
00:20:16I like the odds.
00:20:18Odds of you losing?
00:20:19You're funny.
00:20:20That was funny.
00:20:21Yeah.
00:20:22Julia, you will go first.
00:20:24Okay.
00:20:25Go for the most points. It's worth it.
00:20:27Yeah, go for the big one. Then you're sure to get it.
00:20:29Honey, just stay calm.
00:20:38All right. Now it's Ryan's turn.
00:20:40Tell you what.
00:20:42If I miss this, will you have dinner with me?
00:20:45No. I want to win this fair and square.
00:20:49If I make it, will you have dinner with me?
00:20:51How about you try this, and then nobody has dinner with anyone.
00:20:55What do you have against dinner?
00:20:59Can't say I didn't try.
00:21:00Yeah, you did. You tried.
00:21:06Mason's family wins.
00:21:09Oh, Tim, I'm sorry. I guess that makes it four years in a row, huh?
00:21:12Lucky shot.
00:21:14Hey, good game.
00:21:15It was a good game.
00:21:18Here, have one of my campaign buttons.
00:21:20You made buttons?
00:21:22Just a few, to remind everyone in town that I have the most Christmas spirit.
00:21:26Second to me.
00:21:27Maybe I should have taken that dinner after all.
00:21:29Maybe you should have, but good game, Carly.
00:21:32You too, Mason.
00:21:42Yes, and the bake-off will actually be held right here in the lobby.
00:21:45We serve breakfast every morning from seven to nine.
00:21:47There's a full list of Crestridge Christmas celebration activities in your room.
00:21:51Enjoy your stay.
00:21:52Thanks.
00:21:55You're a natural at this.
00:21:56Well, when you've been working the front desk since you were a kid at Second Nature.
00:22:00Still, you were always good one-on-one with the guests.
00:22:04Maybe that's why you're a good lawyer.
00:22:06Your clients must love you.
00:22:08Unfortunately, I don't get to work directly with clients in person these days,
00:22:12but hopefully that will change with the promotion.
00:22:15Boy, the cookies sure do go fast around here.
00:22:18You know what? I can't wait for everyone to experience Grandma's skills in the bake-off.
00:22:23Thank you, dear.
00:22:26Dad!
00:22:27You guys have to come down the street.
00:22:29It's the Masons.
00:22:31They've been up decorations.
00:22:33And it's good.
00:22:34It's really good.
00:22:36Okay, let's go.
00:22:37And this year, in order to win Best Decorated Business...
00:22:40See, what did I tell you?
00:22:43It's not bad.
00:22:46What do you want to do?
00:22:48Well, I've got to do something.
00:22:50Oh, we'll do something.
00:22:52Let's get out of here.
00:22:54I'll catch up with you in a minute.
00:23:00Wow.
00:23:03Not too shabby.
00:23:04Yeah, you like it?
00:23:05It's beautiful.
00:23:06A little joint effort between my father and myself.
00:23:09He wanted every square inch covered in lights and...
00:23:12I don't know, some genius put all these beautiful Christmas trees everywhere.
00:23:15I'm assuming you aren't that genius.
00:23:18Thank you for saying so. I appreciate that.
00:23:21So look, he's starting to listen to your ideas after all.
00:23:24That's because he wants to win Best Decorated Business.
00:23:28Have you ever just been straightforward with him and told him you want more responsibility?
00:23:33He's well aware.
00:23:34When I decided to go to law school, instead of working at the inn, my dad was in denial until I sat him down and I told him that becoming a lawyer was my dream.
00:23:44I wanted to help people and I hoped he would support me.
00:23:48And did he?
00:23:49It took some convincing, but I was honest with him, so that helped.
00:23:53Just keep trying.
00:23:55He listened to you about all these Christmas trees.
00:23:58That's because he wanted to win a Christmas-like competition.
00:24:00Yes, according to Crawley-Lore, the Masons have always been quite competitive.
00:24:06Oh boy, I would love to hear more of said Crawley-Lore.
00:24:10The way my grandma tells it, you guys are entirely responsible for this feud.
00:24:15Is that right? Mason-Lore paints it a little bit different.
00:24:19My great-grandfather spent years of back-breaking labor working at the railroad in hopes to one day be able to save enough money to open his own inn in his favor.
00:24:28He found the perfect plot of land right by the railroad and then Samuel Mason, your great-grandpa, swooped in early, bought it out from under him and opened his own inn.
00:24:40Are you going to say anything?
00:24:41Yeah.
00:24:42It's a great story.
00:24:44So the way I hear it is my great-grandfather won fair and square in that bidding war and George Crawley just couldn't take it.
00:24:49He got jealous and he opened up a rival inn just to run our family out of business.
00:24:53It's somewhere in the middle.
00:24:55It's somewhere in the middle.
00:24:57Probably lies the truth.
00:24:58Probably so.
00:25:02Think they'll ever get over it?
00:25:04Not in the foreseeable future.
00:25:06Yep.
00:25:08Nice work, Mason.
00:25:12Good night, Crawley.
00:25:20Julia!
00:25:21What?
00:25:22Didn't you hear me calling?
00:25:23Come on, rise and shine, honey.
00:25:24I need your help downstairs.
00:25:25What time is it?
00:25:26It's time to get up.
00:25:27Dad, I worked the front desk last night.
00:25:29Lexi's making breakfast.
00:25:30Mom and Grandma are doing breakfast.
00:25:32We have something much more exciting.
00:25:35Come on, chop chop!
00:25:36Lexi!
00:25:38What is going on?
00:25:45Wow, Dad!
00:25:47It may not look like much, but with your help and a couple hours of work,
00:25:51our yard will come alive with bigger, better, and classier Christmas decorations.
00:25:56Is this because of the Masons' new decorations?
00:25:59Yes.
00:26:01I was thinking on too small a scale.
00:26:03We need so much more if we're going to compete on the Masons' level.
00:26:06We don't have time.
00:26:07All the businesses that want to be considered for the contest have to have their final decorations up tonight.
00:26:14So people have time to vote before the end of the celebration.
00:26:17Piece of cake.
00:26:18I'm not going to ask you where you got all this stuff in the middle of the night,
00:26:21but I am going to ask if there's any way I don't have to help you put it together.
00:26:25Come on, Jules.
00:26:26It'll be fun.
00:26:27Ah, beautiful morning air, quality time with my daughters,
00:26:31and best of all, a display that will make jaws drop.
00:26:36Okay, so it looks like we just place these bows on the boxes,
00:26:42and we have a magical world of presents.
00:26:45Sounds like a plan.
00:26:48You waiting for a call?
00:26:49Just waiting to hear if the partners have made a decision on who to promote.
00:26:53When do you find out?
00:26:54That's the worst part. I don't know.
00:26:56Well, I hope you get it. I know how hard you have worked.
00:27:00I've put in ten years at this firm, so I hope they see what I'm capable of.
00:27:04They gave me this time off, and part of me wonders if it was a test,
00:27:07and I should have stayed in case they needed anything.
00:27:09And miss this?
00:27:11No, I'm happy to be home,
00:27:14even if it means waking up insanely early to help Dad build his Christmas paradise.
00:27:19You have to admit, yesterday was really fun.
00:27:21It was.
00:27:22I just wish Dad didn't get so heated about the Masons.
00:27:25You talk like you're not part of the feud.
00:27:27Because I'm not.
00:27:28You used to be.
00:27:29I guess living outside of Crestridge has given me some perspective.
00:27:32This whole feud, it happened, what, three generations ago?
00:27:35I think we should have moved on by now.
00:27:37Mm-hmm.
00:27:39What's that mm-hmm?
00:27:41I think it's another reason.
00:27:42And what would that be?
00:27:43I saw you blushing yesterday when you were talking to Ryan Mason.
00:27:47I think I sense a crush.
00:27:49And I think you've been outside too long, and you are not making sense.
00:27:53I'm glad to see you guys are working so hard.
00:27:55But I need one of you to get my tape measure.
00:27:57It's on the check-in desk.
00:27:59Perfect.
00:28:01I'm fine.
00:28:02I'll do it myself.
00:28:04Christmas Grand Marshall.
00:28:10All right, here's your room key.
00:28:12We serve breakfast from 7 to 9 in the morning.
00:28:14Enjoy your stay.
00:28:16So, how's decorating 2.0 going?
00:28:19Don't get me started.
00:28:20How's decorating 2.0 going?
00:28:21Don't get me started.
00:28:22I'm just looking for Dad's tape measure.
00:28:24Ah.
00:28:28What's this?
00:28:30Oh, it's nothing, really.
00:28:32Edgestone Resorts wants to buy our inn?
00:28:35Well, they tried.
00:28:37Your dad firmly said no.
00:28:39He'd never sell.
00:28:41Should we be concerned they even asked?
00:28:43No.
00:28:44I mean, look, you've seen things.
00:28:46The inn's doing great, especially this time of year.
00:28:48Well, a lot of people come for the Christmas celebration.
00:28:51I'm sure that Edgestone just wants a piece of Christchurch's Christmas tourist action.
00:29:00You have nothing to worry about, okay?
00:29:03This inn has been in our family for generations.
00:29:06We're not going anywhere.
00:29:08Still, I wonder if they're asking anyone else to sell.
00:29:12And if they do find a property, what would that mean for us?
00:29:16It wouldn't be good.
00:29:18But it's okay.
00:29:20Christchurch prides itself on small town, small businesses.
00:29:25Now go.
00:29:27Finish helping your father make his decoration dreams come true.
00:29:32Okay.
00:29:45Okay, Ryan.
00:29:46In the song, Frosty the Snowman, what brings Frosty to life?
00:29:52Dad?
00:29:53Yes?
00:29:54I love you.
00:29:55I love you, too.
00:29:56Why are you asking about Frosty?
00:29:57Tomorrow is the Christmas trivia, and we need to practice because I do not intend on giving up my winning streak.
00:30:02So, what brings Frosty to life?
00:30:07A pipe.
00:30:08No, a pipe.
00:30:09It's an old silk hat.
00:30:10See, this is what I've got to practice.
00:30:12I promise I will brush up on my Frosty trivia later.
00:30:14But right now, I'm working on some sketches.
00:30:17I want you to see.
00:30:18I think you're going to like them.
00:30:21I'm thinking we do some kind of addition to the inn.
00:30:23Maybe a small gym right around here.
00:30:26We can make this a sauna and spa.
00:30:29What do you think?
00:30:30Ryan, we just don't need that here.
00:30:33I really think we should consider adding some sort of addition.
00:30:37All these bigger resorts like Edgestone, they have these amenities to provide to their guests.
00:30:45I've checked our funds.
00:30:46We can do this.
00:30:47I've priced it all out.
00:30:49The look and feel of this inn is classic.
00:30:52I just think adding on would take away from the aesthetic my grandfather built here.
00:30:58How would you feel about maybe converting the garage?
00:31:02Yeah, I'll think about it.
00:31:03Okay, but today, the name of the game is Christmas trivia.
00:31:07So, on that note, sir.
00:31:09What Christmas-themed Russian ballet premiered in St. Petersburg in 1892?
00:31:16Nutcracker.
00:31:17Ah!
00:31:18Well done, my son.
00:31:19I'm so proud of you.
00:31:20Okay, you still need to practice, though.
00:31:22We're going to win.
00:31:35Hey.
00:31:36Pretty brave coming over here.
00:31:38You nervous somebody's going to see us talking?
00:31:41No.
00:31:43Should I be?
00:31:44Maybe.
00:31:47So, is this a new hobby?
00:31:49Taking some land measurements.
00:31:51Thinking about putting it in a gym.
00:31:53I once suggested new wallpaper for the guest rooms, and my dad looked at me like I was crazy.
00:31:57Ah, no, no.
00:31:58My dad said the exact same way.
00:31:59I'm going with a new tactic.
00:32:02I'm going to show him some numbers, some visuals.
00:32:05Try to convince him that we need to do something different to compete with the bigger resorts.
00:32:08Speaking of the bigger resorts, do you want to meet me for a secret cup of hot chocolate?
00:32:12I have something run by you.
00:32:14Yeah.
00:32:18What if I, uh, casually bumped into you at the diner in about ten minutes?
00:32:22Accidentally?
00:32:24Maybe.
00:32:25Maybe. Sounds good.
00:32:26Shh.
00:32:34It's the same letter my dad got.
00:32:37Really?
00:32:39Yeah.
00:32:41Clearly, Ed Stone wants to build in Crest Ridge.
00:32:43So, let's say they do find a property.
00:32:45What would that mean for our family's ends?
00:32:48It would be terrible.
00:32:50They opened up one in Valley Hill, and their B&B was closed.
00:32:54They opened up two in Campton, and they ran both the ends out of business.
00:32:59What's so special about Ed Stone?
00:33:01They offer things that we just can't.
00:33:03I mean, they have entire spas, gyms, clothing boutiques, nice restaurants.
00:33:08So, what do we do?
00:33:09What do we do?
00:33:11I don't think there's anything we can do other than just make sure that our ends are up to date as much as possible.
00:33:16Well, there's got to be something more than convincing my dad to get on social media.
00:33:20I'm not talking social media. I mean up-to-date amenities.
00:33:25What?
00:33:27It's, um, a bit interesting how concerned you are about this.
00:33:33Yeah. This is my family.
00:33:35No, I know, but...
00:33:38Don't you work for a big corporate law firm?
00:33:40Yes, I do. Ed Stone isn't our client.
00:33:46I'm concerned for small-town business. It's just a...
00:33:49It's an interesting career path. That's all I'm saying.
00:33:52Well, I'm sorry. I just wanted more than being stuck in this town.
00:33:57Is that what you think?
00:33:59I'm stuck here.
00:34:00That came out wrong. I just... I think you had a lot going for you in high school and after it, and...
00:34:09The world at your fingertips, and you made a choice, and you came back to work at the end.
00:34:18I like this town. I care about the people in it.
00:34:21And you think I don't.
00:34:24Thank you for meeting me. I, um...
00:34:28I should probably go.
00:34:48So, hey, you guys want me to quiz you on some more Christmas trivia?
00:34:51After the next game.
00:34:52Um, I can't. I actually have to get things ready for the Gift Basket for the Troops event I'm hosting tomorrow.
00:34:57I've been putting things together all week, and, uh...
00:35:01We're actually short some volunteers, so if you know of anyone...
00:35:04Sure. No trivia.
00:35:11Doesn't Lexi volunteer at the VA?
00:35:14You should invite her.
00:35:15I'm competing against her. Why would I invite her to my charity event?
00:35:18Because it's a charity event.
00:35:21I'm just saying you might be surprised.
00:35:23I never once saw you try to be friends with Julia while we were growing up.
00:35:27Where's this coming from?
00:35:29We don't know them all that well, so...
00:35:32Don't judge too quickly.
00:35:35All right, I'll think about it.
00:35:42Tim, there are too many lights.
00:35:44It'll be fine!
00:35:45It'll be fine!
00:35:47Of course, Mr. Aspinwall. Just let me know if you need anything else.
00:35:50Will do.
00:36:16Ah!
00:36:20What are you doing?
00:36:22I was knocking.
00:36:24With snowballs?
00:36:27Yeah.
00:36:31Did you, uh, look them down?
00:36:33It's late.
00:36:35You can always keep knocking.
00:36:38I'll be right there.
00:36:46Thanks.
00:36:54What are you doing?
00:36:55My whole family's inside.
00:36:57Yeah, I, uh...
00:36:59I didn't have your number.
00:37:02So...
00:37:03I wanted to apologize about what happened back at the diner.
00:37:06Probably, probably shouldn't have said some of that stuff.
00:37:09I'm sorry, too.
00:37:10I'm sorry, too.
00:37:14I forgive you.
00:37:19Are you busy right now?
00:37:21Like, right now?
00:37:23Yeah. Are you free? I'm free.
00:37:25I am. I'm free.
00:37:27Perfect.
00:37:28I know a great little place we can go.
00:37:30Would you like to?
00:37:32Okay.
00:37:34Let's go.
00:37:40Here's my famous hot chocolate.
00:37:42Aw, thank you, Eddie.
00:37:44You're very welcome. Merry Christmas.
00:37:45Merry Christmas.
00:37:47This place hasn't changed a bit.
00:37:49Did you know this is the first building in Crestridge?
00:37:51Wow.
00:37:52And they actually measured once Eddie's pub and smack dab in the center.
00:37:56That's impressive.
00:37:57I know.
00:37:58It's a beautiful property, all this old brick.
00:38:00Yeah, and you should see the rooftop.
00:38:02The view to the lake, it's incredible.
00:38:04I've been telling Eddie he needs to open up a rooftop bar.
00:38:07You do have a good mind for business.
00:38:10Oh, wow. Thank you.
00:38:14I'm sorry I said what I did about you staying here.
00:38:18Sorry for questioning your concerns.
00:38:24You know, after I got my MBA, I actually worked at a small startup tech company in Chicago.
00:38:29I didn't come right back home.
00:38:30I did not know that.
00:38:32I hated the crazy hours and the insane workload.
00:38:35Not to mention the fact I never got to work with an actual person.
00:38:39So after about a year, I decided I'd had enough.
00:38:43But here at the end, I get to work with guests one-on-one
00:38:46and see that even the small things I do, they matter to people.
00:38:50I get it.
00:38:51My job right now is mostly law books and paperwork.
00:38:54I'm hoping this promotion I'm up for will lead to more human interaction,
00:38:58but it's also going to mean longer hours and less of a life.
00:39:03Maybe our great-grandfathers knew how fulfilling it was to help people one-on-one,
00:39:07and that's why they built the Inns.
00:39:09Maybe.
00:39:10Or maybe it was the end of the First World War and recreational activities were on the rise
00:39:15and they saw the economic potential of a small mountain town vacation spot.
00:39:21Yeah, there's that too.
00:39:27I've actually been thinking a lot about what you said,
00:39:29about how you wish there was more that we could do to keep Edgetown at a crest ridge.
00:39:35I want to do more.
00:39:37We could write a strongly worded letter telling Edgestone to stay away.
00:39:41I was thinking more of a keepout sign.
00:39:43What about the snowball toss and the person who...
00:39:47Wait a second.
00:39:48That could actually be it.
00:39:50Right, you should definitely challenge Kevin Howard to a snowball toss.
00:39:53No, our fathers, their natural competitiveness.
00:39:56What if we could get them to join forces against Edgestone?
00:40:01Yeah, that could work.
00:40:02I mean, it's easier said than done.
00:40:03We're talking about a century-long feud here, but...
00:40:05I mean, if anyone can do it, it's us.
00:40:08Really?
00:40:09Yeah, it'd be great.
00:40:11I mean, you're great, I'm great.
00:40:13We'd be great together.
00:40:15I mean, we could work great together.
00:40:19That's what I meant.
00:40:20Got it.
00:40:21Yeah.
00:40:22Yeah.
00:40:23So, what do we do?
00:40:24We get our families together, right?
00:40:27We need to help them see how much they have in common.
00:40:31Unless you plan on taking all of them and locking them up in a room against their will.
00:40:35I think that's a tricky idea.
00:40:37What about trivia night?
00:40:39Everyone's going to be here.
00:40:40No, way too competitive.
00:40:42That's where they're at their worst.
00:40:43Right.
00:40:44Or we could see if they want to volunteer to make gift baskets for the troops tomorrow.
00:40:49Love it.
00:40:50I'll rally the troops to help the troops.
00:40:52Let's do it.
00:40:53Cheers.
00:40:54Cheers.
00:40:55To making miracles happen.
00:41:01Okay.
00:41:13Hello, sweetie.
00:41:15Grandma.
00:41:16Hey, what are you doing up?
00:41:18I was going to ask you the very same thing.
00:41:21I just went out on a little walk.
00:41:23In the middle of winter in December?
00:41:27Well, I can't get nature like this in Manhattan.
00:41:30Join me for a cup of peppermint tea?
00:41:33Sure.
00:41:38Did I ever tell you about your great-aunt Elizabeth?
00:41:41Just that she lived in California.
00:41:44She was a lot like you.
00:41:46Ambitious, hard worker.
00:41:49She used to sneak in and out of that very door, too.
00:41:54She sneaked out to go see the man she was in love with.
00:42:00His name was John Mason.
00:42:04When your great-grandfather found out about it, he told her she had to break it off immediately.
00:42:11It was a betrayal to the family.
00:42:13Did she?
00:42:14No.
00:42:17She loved him.
00:42:19So what happened?
00:42:21She asked him to move away with her, and he said no.
00:42:27He couldn't leave his family or the town.
00:42:32And so he ended it.
00:42:34Broke her heart.
00:42:36She moved away not long after.
00:42:38The last thing I want is for you to have a broken heart.
00:42:45Grandma, this is nothing like that.
00:42:48I live in New York, and I know I can't get attached to anyone here.
00:42:53And you know that I have always wanted to be a partner in a good firm.
00:42:58I will not let anything or anyone jeopardize that.
00:43:02Good.
00:43:04But I do think it's time we leave the past behind us.
00:43:08No.
00:43:09That's hard to do.
00:43:12The past doesn't like to let go.
00:43:15Or maybe we don't like to let go of it.
00:43:19But Christmas is known for its miracles.
00:43:28Good morning.
00:43:29Hey.
00:43:30Well, look who decided to wake up.
00:43:32I fell asleep late.
00:43:34For the record, I saw Dad outside your room this morning with a blowhorn, but I talked him out of it.
00:43:38And you are the best sister ever.
00:43:40We're just so excited to have you home. We want to spend every minute with you.
00:43:43Then you should come with me today to make Christmas gift baskets for the troops.
00:43:46That's at the Mason Inn.
00:43:48Yes, it is, and I hear they could use some extra hands.
00:43:51You know how much I love the cause.
00:43:53But we have Christmas trivia tomorrow. We need to study.
00:43:56Dad, it's Christmas trivia. How much do you need to study?
00:43:59Well, I overheard Eddie yesterday in the library asking the librarian about Crestridge Christmas history.
00:44:05I'm thinking it's going to be its own category, so we need to brush up.
00:44:08Isn't that cheating?
00:44:10It's not cheating.
00:44:12It's additional information that may or may not be pertinent.
00:44:16Well, I think making Christmas gift baskets for the troops is a great idea.
00:44:19Julia, I'll join you.
00:44:21Mom, the Masons are hosting.
00:44:24So? Christmas is about giving just as much as it is receiving.
00:44:27It doesn't matter who's in charge.
00:44:29You're right.
00:44:31And I do love making a good gift basket.
00:44:33Just leaves you, Dad.
00:44:37I think that I can volunteer some of my time.
00:44:42For the troops.
00:44:43For the troops.
00:44:54How? How did you do this? How did you get them together?
00:44:57Well, the hard part is going to be getting your dad to be okay with it.
00:45:00Uh-huh.
00:45:02You, uh, put the cookies on the side. They actually can fit more in the basket.
00:45:05I think I know how to put things in a basket.
00:45:07Here we go.
00:45:09Well, let's just give them time. Room was not built in a day.
00:45:13It's been a century. How much time do they need?
00:45:16Can I have that deck of cards?
00:45:23What about them?
00:45:25Shocked you came.
00:45:27Well, it's a good idea.
00:45:30I've been organizing a toy drive.
00:45:33Yeah, I've seen the bins around town.
00:45:36Nice work.
00:45:43What was that?
00:45:44I think that is what we call hope.
00:45:49Hope, hope.
00:45:51Looks good on them.
00:45:52There's always hope.
00:45:58There we go.
00:46:00All right, let's put these bucks in the back.
00:46:03Right there.
00:46:05Yeah, that's good.
00:46:07Appreciate it, soldiers.
00:46:09I think so.
00:46:11Did you ever serve?
00:46:13Uh, no. My dad did. World War II.
00:46:16Yeah, same.
00:46:18Before he took over the inn.
00:46:19Yep.
00:46:21Good man.
00:46:22Definitely.
00:46:24I hope we're doing them proud.
00:46:29Tomorrow at the trivia.
00:46:31Yeah, just so you know, I've been studying, so you're gonna be in trouble.
00:46:35Just a heads up, I overheard Eddie talk to the librarian about Crestridge Christmas history.
00:46:40I'm thinking it might be a category.
00:46:43That's good to know.
00:46:45Yeah.
00:46:46You know, even playing field.
00:46:48Yeah.
00:46:50Well, good luck.
00:46:51Because you're gonna need it.
00:46:53Same with you, buddy.
00:46:57Hello, everyone, and welcome to one of our celebration's most popular events, Christmas trivia.
00:47:04Yes!
00:47:08Winners, of course, will receive one month of free drinks right here at Eddie's Pub.
00:47:13Oh, bro, that's gonna cost you.
00:47:17Thank you, thank you.
00:47:19And now, without further ado, the host of Christmas trivia for the last ten years, Pubmaster Eddie.
00:47:28Yay!
00:47:32Who's ready for Christmas trivia?
00:47:58Moving on to our big category round, Crestridge Christmas history.
00:48:09You got this.
00:48:18And the winner of this year's Christmas trivia is...
00:48:22The Crawley family!
00:48:28Yay!
00:48:32Before you get back to your meals, I have one more announcement.
00:48:36This will actually be my last Christmas celebration here in Crestridge.
00:48:42What?
00:48:43I know.
00:48:44I know, but my daughter just had my first grandkid, and I want to retire and move back to Florida and be closer to them.
00:48:51Oh, congratulations, Eddie.
00:48:53That's great.
00:48:54We are so sorry that you are retiring.
00:48:57Who's going to be taking over the pub?
00:48:59Actually, I decided to sell the place.
00:49:01The entire strip of businesses, in fact.
00:49:03Sell it?
00:49:04Yeah.
00:49:05Edgestone Resorts made me a great offer.
00:49:08Edgestone?
00:49:09Edgestone Resorts?
00:49:11Edgestone?
00:49:13Oh, God.
00:49:15What are we gonna do about this?
00:49:24This is bad.
00:49:25Very bad.
00:49:26They could run my family out of business.
00:49:28Mine, too.
00:49:29So we need to do something, and fast.
00:49:32We still need to work on getting them on the same page that can stand up to Edgestone.
00:49:36There's power in numbers, and both families are facing the exact same problem.
00:49:39I agree.
00:49:40So we need to get them to come together as a team.
00:49:42Yeah.
00:49:43Is your family participating in the bake-off?
00:49:46No, they're scared of your grandmother.
00:49:48Great.
00:49:49I have an idea.
00:49:57Yeah.
00:50:00How could Eddie sell to them?
00:50:02I...
00:50:03They made him a good offer.
00:50:06There you are.
00:50:08Did you win?
00:50:09Yeah.
00:50:10Well, you don't look like you did.
00:50:13Edgestone Resorts is buying Eddie's pub.
00:50:16Oh, dear.
00:50:17Yeah.
00:50:18And they're just gonna tear down the entire building and put in one of their cookie-cutter resorts.
00:50:25There's plenty of time to worry about this later.
00:50:28Bake-off is tomorrow, and I need all hands on deck for my bush to Noel.
00:50:33I'm on it.
00:50:37My first year running the inn, we had a really slow season.
00:50:42I was afraid we were gonna have to close.
00:50:45But guess what?
00:50:46We pulled through.
00:50:49The Crawleys always do.
00:50:51Hmm?
00:50:53It'll be okay.
00:50:55I know.
00:50:57Best thing to do when life gets hard?
00:51:00Bake something really good.
00:51:19All right.
00:51:21And this one.
00:51:25Lexi, could you go get those utensils?
00:51:27There you go.
00:51:28Thanks.
00:51:29I'll start on the dry ingredients.
00:51:43Okay.
00:51:44Uh-oh.
00:51:45That's not good.
00:51:47They might come back on.
00:51:51Well, it's the entire inn.
00:51:54I told you there was one too many electric things in the yard.
00:51:59Those things are gonna win us the Best Decorated Business Award.
00:52:02Not if they short-circuit our power, they're not.
00:52:05We're hosting the bake-off tomorrow.
00:52:08I'll get the backup generator running, cover the guest rooms, then I'll call the electrician, have them out here first thing in the morning.
00:52:14But what about my bush to Noel?
00:52:16Can you just make it tomorrow before the bake-off?
00:52:19This dessert requires time, patience, and precision.
00:52:23So, no.
00:52:24Found some extra candles.
00:52:26Oh, we need much more than candles to bake.
00:52:29Why don't we just use somebody else's kitchen?
00:52:32Who else would have the space we need this time of night?
00:52:35The Masons.
00:52:36You're suggesting we just call them up and ask to use their kitchen?
00:52:39Well, Dad did Bill a favor by giving him a heads-up on trivia.
00:52:44I don't know. This is different.
00:52:46Doesn't the generator cover all the guest rooms, so the guests will be fine, and there's a night clerk on duty if anyone needs anything.
00:52:52Son, I have to do this.
00:52:54Edna Harrington and I agreed that this bake-off would be the final say on who is the superior baker.
00:53:03Fine.
00:53:04I will call them.
00:53:07Yeah.
00:53:15Merry Christmas. Welcome.
00:53:16Merry Christmas. Thank you. Thank you very much.
00:53:18You guys, you're with me.
00:53:19Life savers.
00:53:20How much powder space do you have?
00:53:22Um, the normal amount.
00:53:24Does that work?
00:53:25Oh, here. Let me help you with that.
00:53:27Thanks.
00:53:28Don't be so surprised. I'm actually not a bad guy.
00:53:31Never said you were.
00:53:34Power outage?
00:53:35Yep.
00:53:36Do I ask?
00:53:37No.
00:53:38Okay.
00:53:42This is wonderful. Thank you so much.
00:53:46What exactly is a bûche de Noël?
00:53:48It's a rolled sponge cake filled and frosted with chocolate buttercream.
00:53:54Oh, that's a Yule log cake, then.
00:53:56Bûche de Noël. Our ancestors were French.
00:53:59Can't say it seems complicated to me.
00:54:02It is.
00:54:03I mean, that's why it's going to win.
00:54:05You know, I think we've got this covered if you guys want to do something else.
00:54:09Did you show Mr. Crawley the new pool table?
00:54:11Wait, you got a pool table?
00:54:13Yeah, yeah, the customers love it.
00:54:14Dad, you've been talking about getting a pool table for a long time.
00:54:17Yeah, you two should play.
00:54:19You don't need us here?
00:54:20No, I think we got it.
00:54:22Mr. Mason?
00:54:23Get the impression they want us to leave.
00:54:25Yeah, I'll show them the pool table.
00:54:26When did you get a pool table?
00:54:28You don't belong in here.
00:54:30It goes faster if you whisk it up higher.
00:54:34Oh, actually, given the separation of the cream, it's more flavorful if you alternate.
00:54:40Fun fact.
00:54:41All right.
00:54:42Hey!
00:54:43Chef's got to taste as he goes.
00:54:44All right.
00:54:47Mmm!
00:54:48Yep.
00:54:49That's pretty good.
00:54:50That's really good.
00:54:55Here, try this.
00:54:56Ah.
00:55:01I'm not usually an eggnog guy, but this is delicious.
00:55:05Yeah, right?
00:55:06Special ordered.
00:55:08Well, looks like business is going well.
00:55:10Yeah, very well.
00:55:11You?
00:55:12Yeah.
00:55:13Good.
00:55:14Yeah.
00:55:15I can't believe they got to Eddie.
00:55:16Yeah, tell me about it.
00:55:18I guess Ed Stone had to look elsewhere after I turned them down.
00:55:21They made you an offer?
00:55:22Yeah.
00:55:23Us two.
00:55:26You worried?
00:55:28I don't know.
00:55:29I don't know.
00:55:30You?
00:55:31Yes.
00:55:32Actually.
00:55:34I don't get what's so great about these big, fancy resorts.
00:55:37Exactly.
00:55:38I mean, they're all the same.
00:55:39Yeah.
00:55:40No character.
00:55:41At least our inns reflect the flavor of this town.
00:55:43Exactly.
00:55:44Yes.
00:55:45Right?
00:55:46Yeah.
00:55:47You know what you're going to do?
00:55:49No.
00:55:50You?
00:55:53No.
00:55:55If you like it, don't forget to vote.
00:55:59Enjoy.
00:56:00Merry Christmas.
00:56:01You're going to love it.
00:56:02Man, I'm already so full.
00:56:04We still have half the samples left.
00:56:06I know.
00:56:07I should have paced myself.
00:56:08Did you try the hot chocolate cupcakes?
00:56:10No.
00:56:11I've been too busy with these greenhorns.
00:56:12Okay.
00:56:13I'm done having breakfast.
00:56:14You're done?
00:56:15It's all you.
00:56:16Okay.
00:56:17I just wish you'd told us first, Eddie.
00:56:18I mean, a resort like that could put us out of business.
00:56:20I was thinking it might do the opposite.
00:56:22It'll bring in more tourists.
00:56:24The more tourists, the better for all the business here.
00:56:27Have you signed anything yet?
00:56:29Is this a done deal?
00:56:30No.
00:56:31I just got the paperwork.
00:56:32Hey, all.
00:56:33What are we talking about?
00:56:34Just discussing the sale.
00:56:35Hey, more hot chocolate, anyone?
00:56:37Thanks.
00:56:38Thanks.
00:56:39I'm going to get some.
00:56:40Did you know about this?
00:56:42Well, I knew that Kevin Howard had been spending more time here,
00:56:46but I didn't know that Edgestone officially made an offer.
00:56:48This changes a lot.
00:56:50I know you're both concerned, and I get it,
00:56:53but a big hotel like this may allow for growth.
00:56:56Besides, these days, people expect a lot out of their lodging.
00:57:00Like a spa?
00:57:01Or a gym?
00:57:02Well, that's what I hear.
00:57:04Ooh, excuse me a sec.
00:57:06Melanie just put out reindeer tarts.
00:57:11100 years.
00:57:13Just like that, it could be over.
00:57:16Hello, everyone.
00:57:21Ooh, I don't know about y'all, but I am full.
00:57:27The votes are in, and I have the winners of our first
00:57:32Crestridge Centennial Christmas Celebration dessert bake-off.
00:57:36Ooh, that is a mouthful.
00:57:39And our first-place winner is...
00:57:43the Crawley family's Bouchet Noël!
00:57:52Um, actually, we had some help.
00:57:56So technically, it's the Crawley Mason family Bouchet Noël.
00:58:03Well, other than Edgestone coming in and trying to ruin our town,
00:58:06I'd say that was a pretty big success.
00:58:09I'd say we make a pretty great team.
00:58:11Oh, we have to.
00:58:13There's a step there.
00:58:14I missed that step.
00:58:15You did miss that step.
00:58:20It's a shame this is just for the centennial.
00:58:22I know.
00:58:23I know.
00:58:24I know.
00:58:25I know.
00:58:26I know.
00:58:27I know.
00:58:28I know.
00:58:29I know.
00:58:30I know.
00:58:31This is just for the centennial.
00:58:33I think they should do this every year.
00:58:35Well then I would have to come home for Christmas a lot more often.
00:58:40Or maybe...
00:58:42more often than that.
00:58:46I would like that.
00:58:52I need jewels, habbies!
00:58:55Never- never mind.
00:58:56Never mind.
00:59:01Is that your sister?
00:59:02Uh, that's my sister.
00:59:03Okay.
00:59:04I should...
00:59:05Go.
00:59:06Take care.
00:59:07Take care.
00:59:08Good night.
00:59:09Good night.
00:59:10Um, were you and Ryan just...
00:59:17What, are you guys a thing?
00:59:34I have to take this.
00:59:35You're not getting out of that.
00:59:36Hey, Melissa.
00:59:37What's up?
00:59:38Hey.
00:59:39Sorry to interrupt your vacation.
00:59:40No, it's okay.
00:59:41I just wanted to let you know, Thompson's back, and he just called a meeting with the
00:59:42partners tomorrow.
00:59:43He did?
00:59:44Yeah, this could be it.
00:59:45I mean, I don't know if they're going to discuss the promotion or anything, but I just
00:59:46wanted to give you a heads up in case they call.
00:59:47Okay.
00:59:49Let me know if you hear anything else.
00:59:50I will.
00:59:51Bye, Julia.
00:59:52Talk to you soon.
00:59:53Hey.
00:59:54Hey.
00:59:55Hey.
00:59:56Hey.
00:59:57Hey.
00:59:58Hey.
00:59:59Hey.
01:00:00Hey.
01:00:01Hey.
01:00:02Hey.
01:00:03Hey.
01:00:04Hey.
01:00:05Hey.
01:00:06Hey.
01:00:07Hey.
01:00:08Hey.
01:00:09Hey.
01:00:10Hey.
01:00:11Hey.
01:00:12Hey.
01:00:13Hey.
01:00:14Hey.
01:00:15Hey.
01:00:16Hey.
01:00:17Hey.
01:00:18Hey.
01:00:19I hope you had a great day, and Merry Christmas!
01:00:20If you need any celebration recommendations, let me know, okay?
01:00:21If you like peppermint and hot chocolate, make sure to stop by Jamie's for amazing peppermint
01:00:25hot chocolate, 50% off if you tell them Lexi sent you.
01:00:28And don't forget to vote for your Christmas brand marshal, Mom, your favorite, wreath
01:00:33making.
01:00:34Lucky we have enough wreaths at the inn.
01:00:36No, no, no.
01:00:37You can never have enough wreaths.
01:00:38Let's do it.
01:00:39I'm gown.
01:00:40Thank you, Grandma.
01:00:41You're welcome, dear.
01:00:43It's beautiful.
01:00:44You're right, mate.
01:00:45Sweet little baby pecan cones.
01:00:47I'm going to go get you a hot chocolate.
01:00:49I mean, you're right.
01:00:50Those are lovely.
01:00:51Wow.
01:00:52You can make your own wreaths.
01:00:54That sounds fun.
01:00:56I want to give that a try.
01:00:59Oh, look.
01:01:00It's the Crawleys.
01:01:01You guys going to join us?
01:01:03What perfect timing.
01:01:05We were just saying we were hoping to make a wreath.
01:01:08Yeah.
01:01:09Please, Jessica, go ahead and join us.
01:01:14So, uh, Tim, you have any experience making wreaths?
01:01:19I majored in wreath making.
01:01:21You?
01:01:22Yeah, well, if I weren't an innkeeper, I'd be a professional wreath maker.
01:01:26So, no clue?
01:01:28No clue at all.
01:01:29Now, does a wreath have to be round?
01:01:31I have the same question.
01:01:33I think that is just a garland.
01:01:35You think I'm going to go with a garland?
01:01:38I love a good garland.
01:01:40I'm going to go see if Grandma has silver ribbon.
01:01:48Real quick, before you get into your ribbon thing, um,
01:01:52there's something I wanted to ask you.
01:01:54Ask away.
01:01:56The dance is tomorrow night, and I was wondering if you'd like to go with me.
01:02:00Now, before you say anything about our families not getting along,
01:02:04I want you to look over there and look what we've accomplished.
01:02:08That is all our efforts right there.
01:02:11That's hard to do.
01:02:12I was going to say, I would love to.
01:02:16Oh.
01:02:18Okay.
01:02:20Pick you up at six?
01:02:21Preferably on a horse and sleigh.
01:02:24Like a one-horse open sleigh?
01:02:27I'm kidding.
01:02:28No, I think I can make it happen.
01:02:32We're centrally located, people like that.
01:02:34And we have dining options for our guests, which is more important.
01:02:38Let's go see.
01:02:41So, what's going on?
01:02:44Oh, with Ed Stone coming in, I was just saying, more likely than not,
01:02:47only one of our ends will survive.
01:02:49I agree, and it will be ours.
01:02:51No, it'll be ours, because we were encrusted first.
01:02:54First?
01:02:55By one month, and only because you took the property next to the railroad station.
01:02:59We bid on that property fair and square.
01:03:01We have way more rooms.
01:03:03Ryan has a lot of new ideas.
01:03:05He wants to add a gym on to the place, so.
01:03:08This is ridiculous. It's all speculation.
01:03:10You know, it is ridiculous.
01:03:12Because if one of us is going to close, it will not be the Mason Inn.
01:03:15I think we better go.
01:03:16No, we're going.
01:03:17Dad, I'm sure we can work this out.
01:03:20No, I know how he feels, and he has always thought his inn is better.
01:03:23Well, I guess we'll find out whose closes first.
01:03:26Can I get two hot chocolate?
01:03:27Fine.
01:03:29Honey.
01:03:34That went well.
01:03:36Maybe we're kidding ourselves. This rift is too deep.
01:03:41So close.
01:03:42Very close.
01:03:45Slow for tomorrow?
01:03:46Yeah.
01:03:48But it's probably best if I just meet you there.
01:03:53Hey, here's a wreath for our sleigh.
01:04:00See you tomorrow.
01:04:16Dan.
01:04:24This is our home.
01:04:26Yes, it is.
01:04:28I can't lose it.
01:04:29You won't.
01:04:30I might.
01:04:36Four generations have survived.
01:04:39And now some resort can just take it all away?
01:04:43Dad.
01:04:47Maybe it's time I just face the facts.
01:04:50Stop running from reality.
01:04:53We don't stand a chance against an edgestone resort.
01:04:56There has to be another way.
01:05:00Nothing you need to worry about.
01:05:03You've got a good thing going on in New York.
01:05:07Look, just because I don't live here anymore doesn't mean this isn't my home.
01:05:13Being back here has made me realize this will always be my home.
01:05:21And we can't lose it.
01:05:25I'm here.
01:05:55I'm here.
01:06:02Hello?
01:06:05Is anybody here?
01:06:06Hello?
01:06:07Hi.
01:06:09Julia.
01:06:10Is, um, is Ryan here?
01:06:12Yeah, yeah, he should be in the kitchen.
01:06:14Do you mind if I go back there?
01:06:16No, no, that's fine.
01:06:19Thanks, Mr. Mason.
01:06:21Bill. Please, call me Bill.
01:06:24Hey.
01:06:28How did you get past the guard?
01:06:30Friendly smile.
01:06:32Which you do have. Do you want a sandwich?
01:06:34No, I'm good, but thank you.
01:06:37I have an idea that I think could keep edgestone resorts out of Crestridge,
01:06:41but it's a little out there and I'm going to need your help to make it work.
01:06:45Go.
01:06:46I went and talked to Eddie. I looked over the contract.
01:06:48If we can outbid edgestone, they have no claim.
01:06:52Well, I don't know about you, but we don't have enough to buy the entire strip.
01:06:55We don't either. On our own.
01:06:57So, I was thinking, what if our families go in on this together?
01:07:02I'm sorry, you want our families to buy our property together?
01:07:05Yes, I do.
01:07:07And what would we do with it?
01:07:09We would turn it into an upscale hotel.
01:07:12Together. We offer everything that the resorts have.
01:07:14A spa, a gym, a restaurant.
01:07:16But with the family touch, the family spirit,
01:07:19but with the family touch that the Masons and Crawleys bring.
01:07:23We could convert that second floor to some more rooms.
01:07:27Maybe add another level, take advantage of the view.
01:07:29I like this.
01:07:30The back wall goes.
01:07:32Add more amenities there.
01:07:33And that is brilliant.
01:07:34This could be that place that tourists are looking for when they come to Crestridge
01:07:37and they want that more luxurious accommodation.
01:07:39Exactly. And if they want the family experience, they can stay in one of our original inns.
01:07:43Yeah. And it's a win-win.
01:07:45Right?
01:07:47However.
01:07:49Okay, let's say.
01:07:51Hypothetically.
01:07:52Miraculously speaking.
01:07:54Our fathers set aside this feud.
01:07:56And they joined forces to buy this hotel.
01:07:59And they outbid Edgestone.
01:08:00What's to say that Edgestone is not just going to go buy up another property and put their resort there?
01:08:06It gives us time to implement this.
01:08:08What is this?
01:08:09I got this idea from Cape Cod's newest law that blocked one of our clients.
01:08:13It's an amendment to the town zoning laws.
01:08:16It requires every business to obtain a permit and a site plan approval from a board made up of local business owners.
01:08:22That way, if any corporation tries to come in, our town has a say in it.
01:08:27Oh, you're good.
01:08:28Do you think we can sell this to our parents?
01:08:31We have to convince them that it's worth it.
01:08:33I was thinking we could bring it up tomorrow night at the dance.
01:08:36Everyone's going to be there. It's neutral territory.
01:08:38Okay.
01:08:40I'll come up with a business plan and a good budget.
01:08:42And I will write up a contract that shows it's an equal partnership.
01:08:47You know, before you walked in here, we didn't have this much work.
01:09:01Hello?
01:09:02Julia, hi.
01:09:04I know you're home with the family, but do you have a second?
01:09:06Yes, of course. Is everything okay?
01:09:08Very much so.
01:09:09I'm calling with good news.
01:09:10We want to offer you the senior associate position.
01:09:14That is incredible.
01:09:16We love the work you were doing last year.
01:09:18And we think you would be an asset to our senior level team.
01:09:23It was a hard decision.
01:09:24But your skill set and your ability to think outside the box solidified it for us.
01:09:28Thank you so much. I really wanted this.
01:09:31Now we're going to hit the ground running with the chain store account on January 2nd.
01:09:35So we would love it if you get back a little early.
01:09:37Maybe right after Christmas to start getting things in order.
01:09:41Sure. Yeah, that shouldn't be a problem.
01:09:43Perfect. Congrats. And I'll see you soon.
01:10:07You like him, don't you?
01:10:24I do.
01:10:25Wow.
01:10:39You look beautiful.
01:10:40You look dashing yourself.
01:10:42I try.
01:10:50So when do you want to do this?
01:10:51I think we just wait for the right time.
01:10:55Good evening, everyone.
01:10:59And welcome to the Crestridge Centennial Christmas Celebration Dance.
01:11:09During our first celebration back in 1919,
01:11:13locals and guests alike would gather together for a dance.
01:11:16And tonight we bring back this tradition.
01:11:25But before I let you dance the night away,
01:11:30it is time to announce our Christmas Grand Marshal,
01:11:33a person who exemplifies our town's values and the spirit of Christmas.
01:11:38So without further ado,
01:11:40this year's first Crestridge Christmas Grand Marshal is Lexi Crawley.
01:11:59Thank you so much.
01:12:00I have lived in Crestridge my entire life,
01:12:02and I firmly believe there is no better place on earth,
01:12:05especially to celebrate Christmas.
01:12:07And Christmas isn't about awards.
01:12:09It's about family and who you share it with.
01:12:12So I share this with my family,
01:12:14the Crawleys, and of course,
01:12:16with all of you, my Crestridge family.
01:12:18Thank you and Merry Christmas.
01:12:28Congratulations.
01:12:29You're a worthy opponent.
01:12:36This might be a good time.
01:12:38You're right.
01:12:44Congratulations.
01:12:49Ryan and I have something we would like to talk to all of you about.
01:12:53We have a proposition for you.
01:12:55If you just keep an open mind.
01:13:08Man, I love this.
01:13:15Well, they're all talking about something.
01:13:18It wasn't a flat-out no.
01:13:20They even asked to see a business plan.
01:13:22That's wonderful.
01:13:23I know.
01:13:28Would you like to dance?
01:13:30Okay.
01:13:39You know, if they do say yes,
01:13:43what do you think about sticking around town?
01:13:46You could have all kinds of lawyer things to do.
01:13:52I got the promotion.
01:13:56So I'm going back to New York the day after Christmas.
01:14:02I'm happy for you.
01:14:04You are?
01:14:05I'm happy for you.
01:14:07You are?
01:14:11You're smart and you're talented and they would be crazy not to promote you.
01:14:19I want you to know that being home and spending time with you...
01:14:22I know.
01:14:25Me too.
01:14:35I love you.
01:14:59Ryan, it's Christmas Eve. Take a break.
01:15:02I could use the distraction.
01:15:05So, just got back from talking to the Crawleys.
01:15:09Oh boy, how'd that go?
01:15:11Well, it actually went pretty well.
01:15:14We're going to do it.
01:15:15We're going to buy Eddie's property together and open up the Mason Crawley Hotel.
01:15:20Actually, he wants to call it the Crawley Mason Hotel, but that's clearly a terrible name.
01:15:24So maybe we'll call it the Crestridge Hotel, just to play it safe.
01:15:29Really? Are you serious?
01:15:30Yeah. I mean, the business plans that you and Julia showed us, they were so strong, we just couldn't say no.
01:15:37Yeah. I don't know what to say. That is fantastic.
01:15:42You know, if it's okay, I would love to discuss maybe the possibility of me running this venture.
01:15:50Oh, really?
01:15:53Yeah, I mean, this is the opportunity I've been waiting for.
01:15:55You know, I knew I could take a place like that, make it a state-of-the-art destination hotel,
01:16:00and also keep the traditional customer services and the personal touches that we've put on our end.
01:16:08Well, it's funny because I think I just said that exact same thing to Tim.
01:16:14That you'd be the perfect person to oversee this whole operation.
01:16:20You did that?
01:16:21You did that?
01:16:24I know it doesn't seem like it sometimes, son, but I do listen.
01:16:30I'm proud of you, son. Come here.
01:16:35That's great.
01:16:38I heard Julia's going back to New York, huh?
01:16:40Yeah, yeah, she is. She got the job that she wanted.
01:16:45I know you two are getting close.
01:16:48Feud's over. That's great.
01:16:51That's right. I'm sure we'll get into some scrapes in the future, but we both care about the community,
01:16:56and setting aside a century-old feud is what's best for our ends and for the town, and so be it.
01:17:03Yeah, so be it.
01:17:18You look lost in thought.
01:17:22It's just so peaceful here.
01:17:25I don't think I really appreciated that when I was growing up.
01:17:30You don't appreciate much of anything when you're young.
01:17:34That's one of the best parts about growing up.
01:17:38You grow wiser.
01:17:40You learn.
01:17:42That's one of the best parts about growing up.
01:17:45You grow wiser.
01:17:47You told me to be careful not to get my heart broken.
01:17:51I did.
01:17:53And I thought I was.
01:17:57I always knew I would be going back, that this was the job I wanted,
01:18:01and now it's the thought of leaving here that makes my heart break.
01:18:12Our family and the Masons are going into business together.
01:18:19And that's all thanks to you.
01:18:22This Christmas, you did something that no one else in this family has ever been able to do for generations.
01:18:34Bring us all together.
01:18:47Hey, partner.
01:18:49You made it.
01:18:50Are you kidding?
01:18:51For years, all I've been hearing about how amazing your Christmas breakfast is, and now I'm finally invited.
01:18:57Hey, I am happy to hear both of you are back together.
01:19:01I'm so happy.
01:19:03Hey, I am happy to hear both of you are buying Eddie's land.
01:19:07Yeah, so are we.
01:19:08Yep.
01:19:09And I'm really excited to see how you decorate next Christmas.
01:19:12The two of you got tons of votes for best decorated business.
01:19:15So, uh, who won?
01:19:17You can say it. Go ahead.
01:19:21The bakery.
01:19:22What?
01:19:23They used actual crystals to refract their lights through.
01:19:26I'll announce it in a bit.
01:19:27Oh.
01:19:28Worried on that one?
01:19:29Yeah.
01:19:30You can't really beat real crystals, I guess, huh?
01:19:32Nah.
01:19:33No, you can't.
01:19:34Yeah.
01:19:35But you came pretty close.
01:19:37Gave me a run for my money.
01:19:38Yeah.
01:19:40Your place looks great, too.
01:19:42Well, thank you.
01:19:43Merry Christmas.
01:19:44Merry Christmas, Tim.
01:19:48Mind if I join you?
01:19:53Good morning, Grand Marshal.
01:19:55Good morning, Grand Marshal.
01:19:57Well, it's a big job, but someone's gotta do it.
01:20:01But seriously, congratulations. You earned it.
01:20:06After breakfast, I'm gonna go deliver all the toys I collected.
01:20:10I could use a hand.
01:20:12I would love to.
01:20:14Tim, where's Julia? She didn't leave, did she?
01:20:16No, no. Oh, you just missed her.
01:20:18She had to take care of something, and she told me to give you this.
01:20:34Hey.
01:20:47So, what do you think of the Mason Crawley Hotel?
01:20:51I think you mean the Crawley Mason Hotel?
01:20:55No.
01:20:59Missed you this morning.