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00:00:00It's gorgeous.
00:00:01I'm glad you like it.
00:00:02If you mist it with water every two to three days,
00:00:04it'll stay fresher longer.
00:00:06Okay.
00:00:07I will.
00:00:08Merry Christmas.
00:00:09Merry Christmas.
00:00:14Hey, Rebecca.
00:00:15That would look great.
00:00:16Oh, thank you.
00:00:17And how's your day going?
00:00:18Loads of customers flooding the department store.
00:00:20Yes, I have been crunching the store's sales number
00:00:22so long that I forgot it's not a replacement for actual food.
00:00:25Let's go grab lunch.
00:00:27I wish I could, Angie, but I have a ton of orders.
00:00:29But I really need it.
00:00:31You didn't last time?
00:00:32It looks like you're almost done.
00:00:34Not even close.
00:00:36I have a pile of unmade orders still,
00:00:38and that's not including making inventory
00:00:40for this year's Christmas market.
00:00:42You're going to make me go get lunch all by my lonesome?
00:00:44You could go get takeout, bring it back,
00:00:46and eat while I work.
00:00:47You're ridiculous.
00:00:49Next time, then.
00:00:51I've heard that before, too.
00:00:53Raise the ribbons.
00:00:55This is Rebecca.
00:00:59Hi.
00:01:30Never fails.
00:01:32Rebecca.
00:01:34Hi.
00:01:37Jason.
00:01:38Yeah, I know.
00:01:40Just checking.
00:01:42A lot of people over again?
00:01:44Oh, yeah, that's just my family.
00:01:46We'll wrap it up before long.
00:01:48Could you please remind them not to block my driveway?
00:01:51Yeah, I'm sorry about that.
00:01:54It's my cousin.
00:01:55He took the driving test three times
00:01:57because of the whole parking thing.
00:01:59He tries hard.
00:02:01Okay.
00:02:03Good night.
00:02:05Night.
00:02:07Good to see you.
00:02:13Okay, I think we should cut off
00:02:14pie pre-orders this year on December 15th.
00:02:17I'm all for it.
00:02:18It'll mean fewer sales.
00:02:20Are we doing that Raspberry Pecan one again?
00:02:22I like that one.
00:02:23Sorry, you were the only one.
00:02:25Check.
00:02:26Again?
00:02:28Hey, Tom, can I borrow your keys?
00:02:30What's up?
00:02:31Just gonna move your truck a little.
00:02:32Okay.
00:02:33Did your neighbor say something again?
00:02:35Yes, but to be fair, Tom doesn't see how he parks.
00:02:39Well, she's alone, right?
00:02:41So that's hard, and maybe that's why she's so particular
00:02:44about her neighbors.
00:02:46I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who bothers her.
00:02:48We should invite her over.
00:02:50I don't think that's the solution.
00:02:52All right.
00:02:53Back to the schedule.
00:02:54What do you think about the pie pre-orders at the bakery?
00:02:57Should we stop them around the 15th?
00:03:00I mean, the longer we go, the more we sell.
00:03:03Although that does mean we'll work more overtime.
00:03:06We pay overtime?
00:03:08Nope.
00:03:09Perks of the family business.
00:03:11You do get leftovers, though.
00:03:13Lucky me.
00:03:15Okay, let's do December 18th,
00:03:17but maybe we take off the peppermint cream pies this year.
00:03:20They take longer.
00:03:21But only because you won't use my shortcut method.
00:03:23It doesn't taste the same.
00:03:25We stick to the family recipes.
00:03:32A beautiful day on 97.3 FM, but bundle up.
00:03:35Temperatures overnight got well into freezing territory,
00:03:38and it's a chilly 28 degrees this morning.
00:03:41So be careful out there.
00:03:43Up next, we have your favorite Christmas tunes
00:03:45to help you get in the holiday spirit.
00:03:47And as always, feel free to send us your requests.
00:03:54Oh!
00:04:00Oh!
00:04:01Oh!
00:04:03Oh!
00:04:04Rebecca?
00:04:08Oh!
00:04:09Easy, easy.
00:04:10Oh!
00:04:11You took quite a spill there.
00:04:13Oh!
00:04:14Where did you hit, your head?
00:04:16No, no, no, I'm, I'm...
00:04:17Do not say fine, I won't believe you.
00:04:20My arm took the worst of it.
00:04:22Let's get you to a doctor.
00:04:23No, it's not that serious.
00:04:25Are you a doctor?
00:04:26No, but maybe it'll stop hurting if I just sit here a minute.
00:04:30I, I don't think that's likely.
00:04:32I can drive you to the hospital.
00:04:34It's totally okay, come on.
00:04:35I can drive.
00:04:36You think?
00:04:38Come on.
00:04:41All right.
00:04:43Probably just need to ice it.
00:04:45Yeah, ice, x-rays.
00:04:48Careful now.
00:04:53Hey.
00:04:54Could have been worse.
00:04:55Could have needed surgery or a full arm thing.
00:04:59My elbow got dislocated.
00:05:01It feels worse.
00:05:03Sorry.
00:05:04But hey, you have a really cool sling.
00:05:07For several weeks.
00:05:09This is a big deal for me.
00:05:11Is it your first big injury?
00:05:13No.
00:05:14Well, yes, but that's not the reason.
00:05:17I need to work.
00:05:18No, I'm sure your boss will understand.
00:05:20Just give you some time off, maybe adjust a few things.
00:05:23I'm the boss.
00:05:25Even better.
00:05:26No, I own my own business.
00:05:29You probably wouldn't understand.
00:05:31Why not?
00:05:32Because when you own your own business, you don't get days off.
00:05:36You work harder than anyone else.
00:05:38Success or failure, it is all on you.
00:05:42I own a bakery.
00:05:44Really?
00:05:45Well, it's family business, but yeah, I'm one of the owners, so I get it.
00:05:51Oh.
00:05:54Hey, don't worry.
00:05:57You've had a rough morning, and maybe if you just go home, get some rest, do what the doctor said,
00:06:04tomorrow you'll be able to think more clearly about what's next.
00:06:08I'm thinking plenty clearly.
00:06:10Really, this is just the worst time for me not to be able to work.
00:06:15What do you do?
00:06:17I make wreaths.
00:06:19Wreaths?
00:06:21That keeps you busy?
00:06:24Sorry.
00:06:26I just thought when you want a wreath, you go online and order one or the store?
00:06:30Yeah, a store like mine.
00:06:32Here, let me help you.
00:06:34Christmas is my busiest season.
00:06:36It brings in 75% of my earnings for the entire year.
00:06:42Wow.
00:06:44Well, don't stress yet. I'm sure there's a solution.
00:06:48I don't know.
00:06:54All right.
00:06:55Careful. Here you go.
00:06:57Thanks.
00:06:59Now, do you need me to pick up any medicine for you?
00:07:02No, I'm fine.
00:07:04Are you sure?
00:07:05Yeah.
00:07:06You don't have to be tough.
00:07:08I'm not.
00:07:09Maybe I'm tired and I'll go inside and rest.
00:07:12Just like you said.
00:07:13Are you really going to do that?
00:07:16Yes.
00:07:18Allow me.
00:07:20That one.
00:07:21Okay.
00:07:24No problem.
00:07:27I mean it.
00:07:29Thank you for stopping to help me today.
00:07:31I never cross my mind to do anything different.
00:07:35Okay.
00:07:37But still.
00:07:39You're welcome.
00:07:40And if you need anything, just holler.
00:07:44Okay.
00:08:02What am I going to do?
00:08:05I should have paid more attention to the steps.
00:08:08Oh, honey.
00:08:09We can travel out there.
00:08:11No, Mom. You and Dad have your own lives, and Dad has to work.
00:08:14Well, then I can come.
00:08:16You're coming out for Christmas anyway, and changing your ticket would be expensive this late.
00:08:20Honey, the cost doesn't matter.
00:08:22But Dad needs you.
00:08:24He has frozen dinners in the freezer.
00:08:26Which we both know he won't eat.
00:08:29Look, Mom. I really am fine.
00:08:31I just need to figure out a few things with work.
00:08:34But you need some help.
00:08:37Maybe I don't.
00:08:39I just need to figure out the things that I can and can't do.
00:08:43Oh, hey. That's Angie.
00:08:45Oh, good.
00:08:46At least someone is there for you.
00:08:48Please let her help.
00:08:49I will.
00:08:50And you'll tell me if it gets to be too much.
00:08:52Of course.
00:08:53I mean it, Rebecca.
00:08:55Okay.
00:08:56Okay.
00:08:57I'm praying for you.
00:08:58Your Dad and I are both here, all right?
00:09:00Thanks, Mom.
00:09:01Love you.
00:09:02Love you, too.
00:09:07Hey.
00:09:09Oh, you poor thing.
00:09:10How did this happen?
00:09:12Are you okay?
00:09:13I'm fine. Well, enough.
00:09:14But can you drive me to the shop?
00:09:16Sure.
00:09:17Sure, but couldn't you rest?
00:09:23Here you go.
00:09:24Enjoy.
00:09:27Hey.
00:09:28Where have you been?
00:09:29Oh, yeah, sorry.
00:09:31Emergency came up.
00:09:32Oh, what emergency?
00:09:34My neighbor had an accident and got injured.
00:09:37She all right?
00:09:38I think so.
00:09:39Oh, good.
00:09:40Oh, and we are running low on yeast.
00:09:42There's more coming in tomorrow's shipment.
00:09:44Make sure we have enough to get us through the week.
00:09:46Always do.
00:09:51He took you to the hospital?
00:09:53Yes. I told him he didn't need to.
00:09:55I'm glad he didn't listen.
00:09:56I'm just surprised he was so caring.
00:09:59I think that might be a stretch.
00:10:01I think he was just being nice.
00:10:02Well, based on what you said about him, it's still surprising.
00:10:05What do you mean?
00:10:06I just thought that from the way you talked about him that he was rude.
00:10:11Oh, he's not.
00:10:13He's just inconsiderate, maybe.
00:10:15Or not him, but his guests, I guess.
00:10:19I don't know.
00:10:20I guess I don't really know him.
00:10:23Anyways, it doesn't matter because I have much bigger problems.
00:10:28Okay, pass me a branch.
00:10:30Rebecca.
00:10:31Okay, if I just hold this here with this hand and I will wedge it so it doesn't move.
00:10:37Can I help you?
00:10:38No, hang on.
00:10:39I can do it.
00:10:41All right.
00:10:42If I hold it here and then...
00:10:44Ooh.
00:10:45Ow.
00:10:46Are you going to stop being stubborn and let me help you now?
00:10:50Sure.
00:10:52But what am I going to do this month?
00:10:54I'm down for six weeks at a minimum.
00:10:56I can help you.
00:10:58Are you kidding me?
00:10:59December is the busiest shopping month and managing the department store keeps you late in the off season.
00:11:05Even more so now.
00:11:06Yeah, so?
00:11:07I get a day off here and there.
00:11:09Oh, is that all?
00:11:10I'm serious.
00:11:11I can shift schedules around and make the time.
00:11:14Angie, I know that you would and I am so tempted to say yes, but you have so much to do at work and you're needed there.
00:11:23And no offense, but you can't tie a bow with ribbon.
00:11:26It is difficult for some people.
00:11:30Fine, but you need someone.
00:11:33Or limit the number of wreaths you make.
00:11:37I can't.
00:11:38What about the Christmas market?
00:11:40Just sit it out this year.
00:11:41It brings in a third of my Christmas sales.
00:11:43And part of the proceeds goes to benefit a good cause at the church.
00:11:47Then there's only one thing to do.
00:11:49What?
00:11:51Seasonal worker needed for boutique wreath shop.
00:11:54Skills needed include...
00:11:56You think this will work?
00:11:58Lots of people need extra money at Christmas time.
00:12:00I hire several workers during the season.
00:12:03Come on, skills.
00:12:04Okay, um...
00:12:07Hardworking.
00:12:09Reliable.
00:12:11Comfortable with plants.
00:12:13Ooh, I for creativity and style.
00:12:17Floral design skills plus.
00:12:20Sure, why not?
00:12:21Available for December and possibly January.
00:12:25December, possibly January.
00:12:27That works.
00:12:29Oh, can you also add must be able to follow instructions?
00:12:32Got it.
00:12:33The last thing I need is someone making wreaths that aren't fit to sell, right?
00:12:37Yes, but don't be too picky.
00:12:40You ready?
00:12:41I guess so.
00:12:44How long do you think it'll take before we hear from some applicants?
00:12:49See?
00:12:53Wreaths and ribbons, how can I help you?
00:12:57Yes, I'm happy to see if that order came through.
00:12:59Hey, take it easy.
00:13:01I'm fine. You go on home.
00:13:03Okay, let me get you inside.
00:13:05Delivery?
00:13:09It's from Jason, my neighbor.
00:13:11The bread must be from his bakery.
00:13:13Bakery, huh?
00:13:14That's nice of him.
00:13:15Yeah, it is.
00:13:19And now you don't have to worry about me having something to eat tonight.
00:13:22Well, I get a slice of that though, right?
00:13:25Oh, good!
00:13:28Thanks for letting me come in to interview.
00:13:30I appreciate you coming in so quickly.
00:13:32So, you're in college right now?
00:13:34No, I'm still at Yale.
00:13:37Oh, you're still there?
00:13:40Yes.
00:13:41Oh, you're still at Yale?
00:13:44Yes.
00:13:46I have to go to a meeting.
00:13:47Oh, okay.
00:13:49Bye.
00:13:50I appreciate you coming in so quickly.
00:13:52So you're in college right now?
00:13:54Yeah, I have classes every day and finals coming up.
00:13:57Oh, so what's your availability?
00:13:59I can come in and work about six hours a day.
00:14:01Great.
00:14:03I drew up a schedule.
00:14:05The red is my class and study schedule.
00:14:08So the hours you have open are before 7 a.m.
00:14:11and after 9 p.m.?
00:14:14But I can come in at lunchtime.
00:14:15I'll just work while I eat.
00:14:18Oh, OK.
00:14:21So you have some great experience here.
00:14:23And your reference at the craft store was very complimentary.
00:14:26Oh, thank you.
00:14:28So I assume you're comfortable ringing up orders?
00:14:31Bless you.
00:14:32Sorry, excuse me.
00:14:34Of course.
00:14:35As I was saying, so ringing up orders and...
00:14:38Are you OK?
00:14:40Oh, yes.
00:14:41Allergies, I guess.
00:14:44What are you allergic to?
00:14:45Just certain things.
00:14:48Any plants, like flowers or pine?
00:15:06Hi.
00:15:08Are you here for the job interview?
00:15:10Yeah.
00:15:11Maybe this isn't going to work.
00:15:14Get well soon, though.
00:15:16You too.
00:15:21Premiering...
00:15:24Pastor Kevin, I have this week's wreath.
00:15:28Rebecca, good to see you.
00:15:31What happened?
00:15:32An icy step and bad balance.
00:15:35Oh, I'm so sorry.
00:15:36Here, let me take that.
00:15:38Will it be all right?
00:15:40Eventually.
00:15:41Are you still going to participate
00:15:43in the church's Christmas market?
00:15:44Yes.
00:15:45Oh, good.
00:15:46How many families are you hoping to help
00:15:48with the church's portion?
00:15:49As many as we can.
00:15:50Well, there's a lot of work to do then.
00:15:53I'm trying to hire someone to help at the store.
00:15:55No luck yet, but I do have one more interview today.
00:15:59I'm hoping it works out.
00:16:01Well, I could probably stop by the store.
00:16:03I'm sure you'll be able to find someone to help you.
00:16:06Well, I could probably stop by the shop a few times
00:16:09and help make some wreaths.
00:16:11Thank you, but I know you are in the thick of everything,
00:16:14planning the market.
00:16:15Well, I'm sorry you're going through this now.
00:16:20But it'll work out.
00:16:22God is watching over you.
00:16:31Hi, are you Peter?
00:16:33Yeah, sorry I'm late for my interview.
00:16:35No, it's no problem.
00:16:36The thing is, I got another job.
00:16:39Oh.
00:16:40Sorry, it came up a little unexpectedly,
00:16:42but I just thought I should let you know.
00:16:44Well, thank you.
00:16:45That's very thoughtful of you.
00:16:47Good luck.
00:16:51Great.
00:17:02Oh, hi.
00:17:04Hey, I am in the right place.
00:17:07I figured when I saw the sign, this is probably your shop.
00:17:11Now I know.
00:17:12Yeah.
00:17:14What can I help you with?
00:17:15Oh, nothing.
00:17:16I just wanted to see how you are with your arm and all.
00:17:19Oh, it's fine.
00:17:21Everything's fine.
00:17:23Really?
00:17:26Not really.
00:17:27There's just so much work to do,
00:17:29and it just keeps getting worse because I can't.
00:17:34You could hire someone.
00:17:35That's proving to be a lot trickier
00:17:37than I thought it would be.
00:17:38Either everyone's already busy or they're not a fit.
00:17:42What is it you need someone to do?
00:17:44Make the wreaths.
00:17:46I can help and point out where everything goes.
00:17:49I think someone would be able to follow
00:17:50my instructions well enough.
00:17:54I don't know, maybe this all was just a bad idea.
00:17:59I'll do it.
00:18:00What?
00:18:01I'll help.
00:18:02Is it very hard?
00:18:04Well, it's not exactly easy, but-
00:18:07You're gonna have to teach someone to do it, right?
00:18:09Yeah, I guess so.
00:18:12Don't you have a job?
00:18:13Your bakery?
00:18:15We start early and close at 2 p.m.
00:18:18That's the beauty of a bakery.
00:18:20So I can be available most afternoons and evenings.
00:18:25Do you need someone in the mornings, though?
00:18:27Ideally, but I could handle calls
00:18:30and take customers picking up orders
00:18:32and anything else with one arm here.
00:18:36As long as you don't overdo it, right?
00:18:39I think we can get through that pile pretty quickly.
00:18:42Oh, it's not just this.
00:18:44There's a lot to make for the Christmas market.
00:18:47And I really wanna participate this year.
00:18:49Part of the proceeds of the market-
00:18:51Go to the church for families in need.
00:18:53I know, we have a spot there for the bakery, too.
00:18:56So you understand.
00:18:58Oh, but that means you'll be plenty busy, too, then.
00:19:01Not really.
00:19:03We can only make so many baked goods ahead of time.
00:19:06I'm serious when I say I can help you here.
00:19:09If you want.
00:19:11But why?
00:19:12Sorry?
00:19:14Why would you help me?
00:19:16Because it's Christmas.
00:19:20What better time to help my neighbor, right?
00:19:24Okay.
00:19:29I'm so glad you found someone for the shop.
00:19:32What's his name?
00:19:33Jason.
00:19:33He lives next door.
00:19:35Oh, so you know him?
00:19:36Barely, but I didn't have many other choices.
00:19:38Well, all he has to be able to do
00:19:40is whatever you can't right now.
00:19:42Yeah, I just wish I was able to find someone else.
00:19:46Hopefully it'll all work out and not be strange.
00:19:50I'm still gonna check on our flights,
00:19:52see if we can get out there any earlier and help.
00:19:54No, it'll be fine.
00:19:56Don't worry.
00:19:58Give me a hand here, Jason, would you?
00:20:00These won't bake themselves.
00:20:01Yeah.
00:20:02What are you working on over there?
00:20:04Schedules.
00:20:05I thought we had it all set for the month.
00:20:07I'm just looking at shuffling a few shifts
00:20:09and some extra stuff.
00:20:11Someone need more time off?
00:20:12Yeah, me.
00:20:14What's going on?
00:20:15My neighbor needs some help over at your shop.
00:20:17Oh, the one who had an accident?
00:20:19Poor dear.
00:20:20When does she need help?
00:20:22This month.
00:20:23You're gonna help her all month?
00:20:25Why not?
00:20:25Well, that's awfully generous of you.
00:20:27And knowable, but you're gonna overwork yourself.
00:20:30I'll be fine.
00:20:31But Christmas is our busy time.
00:20:33And we handle it every year.
00:20:35I'll be here.
00:20:36I'm just looking at some shifts
00:20:38that Tom or Gabby might wanna pick up.
00:20:40That's all.
00:20:40It's your decision, but-
00:20:42We're glad you're helping someone who really needs it.
00:20:48This one here is your order.
00:20:53Do you need help?
00:20:55Nope, I can do it.
00:21:00Oh, I kept that for you.
00:21:05Oh.
00:21:08Thanks.
00:21:11Here you go.
00:21:14You're welcome.
00:21:15Merry Christmas.
00:21:16Merry Christmas.
00:21:18I could have gotten that.
00:21:20Maybe we should create a space for the finished orders.
00:21:23That way you don't risk hurting your arm.
00:21:26Maybe.
00:21:28You ready?
00:21:29Sure.
00:21:30I got a delivery with all the supplies
00:21:32that I used to make wreaths.
00:21:33It's in the back.
00:21:35Do you wanna grab it and we'll get started?
00:21:37Yep, on it.
00:21:39These are the frames we start with.
00:21:41Okay.
00:21:42So you take a few branches and you put them in the frame.
00:21:46These are real.
00:21:47Fresh, yes.
00:21:50Okay.
00:21:52Put them into the frame.
00:21:55Here, so try, it's hard doing that with one hand.
00:22:01Just like that.
00:22:04That's just the first one.
00:22:05It looks a lot prettier when it's all done.
00:22:08I'll take your word for it.
00:22:09Okay, next one.
00:22:18Just make sure it doesn't move.
00:22:20So tighter.
00:22:25Like that?
00:22:27No, not really.
00:22:34All right, use this first.
00:22:39Not there.
00:22:40Okay, where?
00:22:41Here.
00:22:46Okay, now this.
00:22:52No, other side.
00:22:55Here.
00:23:02And then this one.
00:23:07Do you wanna tell me where you want this?
00:23:10Here.
00:23:17Good enough.
00:23:18I can work on this later.
00:23:20Do you wanna call it a day?
00:23:22Are you sure?
00:23:23We didn't get much done.
00:23:24I know.
00:23:25But it'll get easier and faster as you,
00:23:29we get used to it.
00:23:31So thank you.
00:23:35Yeah, well, I'll see you tomorrow.
00:23:39Good night.
00:23:47He's really picky about how to do things.
00:23:50And okay, I'm not perfect at this,
00:23:51but I can't even get there without her hovering.
00:23:54I mean, she barely let me take out the trash yesterday.
00:23:57And half the things she needs help with,
00:23:58she won't even let me do.
00:24:00Well, I can't say that I'm surprised.
00:24:02Me neither.
00:24:03Why?
00:24:03Well, because of the injury she sustained,
00:24:06she probably feels like there's a lot
00:24:07that's out of her control.
00:24:09So of course she's gonna hang on to whatever she can.
00:24:12That's not what I was gonna say.
00:24:13She's just not helping the situation though.
00:24:16You should just tell her to step aside,
00:24:17let you do your own thing.
00:24:18It's her shop.
00:24:19I'm pretty sure she'd just toss me out if I did that.
00:24:22You know, a little finesse could go a long way, Tom.
00:24:25You keep telling me that.
00:24:26Be patient, it's just a start.
00:24:28And if it's too much trouble, leave her.
00:24:31Let her figure it out on her own.
00:24:32What Tom means is keep working at it
00:24:35if you really wanna help her.
00:24:36And you know, eventually she'll see
00:24:38the difference you're making.
00:24:40Not sure that's what I said.
00:24:45The peppermint cream holds better in mine.
00:24:47It's stiff.
00:24:48My pie is fluffy.
00:24:50I don't like the taste.
00:24:51It's just as good as yours.
00:24:53That's opinion.
00:24:54Well, at least we agree on that.
00:24:56Miranda, we've been using my recipe for years.
00:24:58Customers notice when we change something.
00:25:01Jason, try these, will ya?
00:25:04Okay.
00:25:05Mm.
00:25:16Mm-hmm.
00:25:17Yeah, they both taste great.
00:25:19Which is better?
00:25:20There isn't a better.
00:25:21Well, they're different recipes,
00:25:22so there must be one better than the other.
00:25:25They're slightly different in texture, sweetness, flavor,
00:25:28but I don't feel that one is better than the other.
00:25:32Honestly, I think they're both great.
00:25:34Thank you, dear.
00:25:36You are so diplomatic, it's annoying.
00:25:38I'm telling the truth.
00:25:39What does it matter anyway?
00:25:40I thought we decided we weren't doing
00:25:42peppermint cream pie for Christmas.
00:25:43Excellent point.
00:25:45This is a useless debate.
00:25:46A lot of customers have asked to pre-order it for Christmas.
00:25:49I really think we should make it available.
00:25:51Well, whatever you two decide.
00:25:55Hey, can I take a slice of each of these for later?
00:25:58Of course.
00:26:05Hi.
00:26:06Hi.
00:26:08Uh, hungry?
00:26:09I brought some pie from the bakery.
00:26:11Uh, maybe later.
00:26:13There's a lot of work to do.
00:26:14You can put it in the fridge and back.
00:26:16Okay, yeah.
00:26:35Here, let me do that.
00:26:36Oh, I got it.
00:26:37It's definitely easier to do with two hands.
00:26:39Come on.
00:26:41Thanks.
00:26:50Be sure to get behind you.
00:27:02And get under the table next.
00:27:04Okay.
00:27:09I get everything out from under the hard-to-reach places
00:27:12first before I put it into piles.
00:27:14You know what?
00:27:15Let's have that pie now.
00:27:24Leave the room alone!
00:27:30I'm not much of a pie person.
00:27:32Oh, you'll change your mind after you have these.
00:27:35Did you bake them?
00:27:36No, my mom made this one.
00:27:38And this slice came from a pie
00:27:41that my sister Miranda made.
00:27:42Oh.
00:27:44Try them both.
00:27:52That's good.
00:27:53Try the other one.
00:28:01Mm.
00:28:03Mm-hmm.
00:28:04Okay, so my mom and sister have this ongoing debate
00:28:08which peppermint cream pie is better.
00:28:10Now, my mom's recipe we've used for years,
00:28:13but Miranda's recipe is a bit quicker to make.
00:28:16They both taste good.
00:28:17Exactly, that's what I told them.
00:28:19There's differences,
00:28:20but none that detract from the taste or look, right?
00:28:24Right.
00:28:26So, what's the problem?
00:28:28Well, my mom won't give my sister's recipe a chance.
00:28:31Because it's different?
00:28:33Because it's not her way.
00:28:36Well, that's silly.
00:28:37Just because it's not her way doesn't make it wrong.
00:28:42Really?
00:28:43Is that what you're doing with this?
00:28:46I thought you were just being nice with the pie.
00:28:48I am.
00:28:50All right, fine.
00:28:52You finish sweeping, and I'll finish the pie.
00:28:56Fair enough.
00:29:03He's right.
00:29:05Don't say that.
00:29:07I'm sorry, but you need to let him help,
00:29:09even if it means he's doing things
00:29:11a little bit differently than you're used to.
00:29:13But we're moving so slowly,
00:29:15and they're not turning out the same as when I make them.
00:29:18Do the wreaths look bad?
00:29:19Well, no.
00:29:22Okay, just a thought here,
00:29:23but do you think that it's possible
00:29:26that you are keeping too tight a grip on things?
00:29:28You would, too.
00:29:29It's quality control.
00:29:30Is it?
00:29:31Or is it possible that we're getting
00:29:33into the micromanaging territory?
00:29:35I don't do that.
00:29:38Okay, I can't help it.
00:29:40I've worked by myself for so long.
00:29:42It's an adjustment.
00:29:44I get it.
00:29:44But look, you are letting me help you fold your clothes.
00:29:47Well, folding socks with one hand is very difficult.
00:29:52My point is you can let someone else help,
00:29:55and he's trying his best.
00:29:57So don't overlook that for a ribbon on a wreath
00:30:00that isn't tied to your liking.
00:30:04♪ Joy to the world the Lord is come ♪
00:30:08Come in.
00:30:13Hey.
00:30:16Hey.
00:30:17Hi, sorry to bother you and your cooking.
00:30:24I was just making dinner.
00:30:26Do you want some?
00:30:27No, thank you.
00:30:28I had the pie.
00:30:29That's not a meal.
00:30:31Come on, I have plenty.
00:30:34I actually came over because I want to tell you
00:30:37that you're right.
00:30:40Excuse me?
00:30:41There's more than one right way to do something.
00:30:45And I'm not just talking about the sweeping.
00:30:47I'm talking about the wreaths, too.
00:30:50Okay.
00:30:51It's just that I look at the stack of orders
00:30:54growing taller and taller at the shop,
00:30:56and I'm just worried
00:30:59that we're not making a lot of progress.
00:31:01I know.
00:31:02And it's not perfect yet, but I'll get better.
00:31:07No, it's not all on you.
00:31:10Thank you, but I understand your worry.
00:31:14What if you were to sketch the wreaths
00:31:15that we're working on?
00:31:17You know, like an instruction manual.
00:31:19That way you can show me and talk me through the steps.
00:31:23Okay.
00:31:24That'll help me get to work
00:31:25without you having to explain each step
00:31:27one wreath at a time.
00:31:28Yeah, I like that.
00:31:31You really think that'll make it go faster?
00:31:34Well, it's worth a shot, isn't it?
00:31:37Yeah.
00:31:38Okay.
00:31:56Hi.
00:31:57Wow.
00:31:59You've been busy.
00:32:01Well, you inspired me last night, so I hope this works.
00:32:05In thinking through the various styles,
00:32:07I went ahead and sketched how they should look,
00:32:09like you suggested.
00:32:12They're not perfect.
00:32:13It's hard drawing with my other hand.
00:32:17These are beautiful.
00:32:20I didn't know you were an artist.
00:32:22I used to draw some a long time ago.
00:32:25So I gathered everything together for the top two styles.
00:32:29And you rearranged things too?
00:32:30More like an assembly line.
00:32:31So you have space to put together
00:32:33the structure of the wreath,
00:32:34and then to start decorating.
00:32:36There are a few things I think I can do easily enough,
00:32:38like spray the snow frost and stuff like that.
00:32:41But I will need help with the ribbon.
00:32:44All right.
00:32:46This is good.
00:32:48♪♪♪
00:33:06♪♪♪
00:33:37So what do you do the rest of the year?
00:33:39This.
00:33:40I make wreaths for whatever season or upcoming holiday.
00:33:43You'd be surprised at how many people come in
00:33:45and get one for loved ones.
00:33:47Kind of like a flower shop.
00:33:48Oh, yeah.
00:33:49I can see that.
00:33:50I never would have thought of that myself.
00:33:52We get the same kind of rushes at the bakery,
00:33:54like during different holidays,
00:33:56or just when someone wants to cheer up a friend
00:33:59with some loaves of bread or pie.
00:34:01Can't go wrong with food to celebrate.
00:34:03Exactly.
00:34:04But these last longer and have fewer calories.
00:34:07Have you always worked with your family's bakery?
00:34:11Pretty much.
00:34:12My mom and dad took it over from my mom's parents,
00:34:15and it was basically expected that we all worked there
00:34:18in high school and through college.
00:34:20What did you study?
00:34:22Accounting.
00:34:23Oh.
00:34:24Dad doesn't love managing the business side of the bakery,
00:34:28so that was one way I could help.
00:34:30Do you like it?
00:34:32I don't mind it.
00:34:33I actually get to do a lot of different things,
00:34:37from baking to cleaning
00:34:39to putting up signs for Christmas and sales
00:34:43to manning the books.
00:34:45Like a true owner.
00:34:47Yeah.
00:34:48And now you're here, putting more on your plate.
00:34:51The bakery has the rest of my family to help.
00:34:54This is kind of a nice break for me anyway.
00:34:57More work is a break?
00:34:59That's nice to do something different.
00:35:03Do you think you'll take over for your parents
00:35:05after they retire?
00:35:07Uh, probably.
00:35:09Or at least that's what everyone assumes.
00:35:12You don't seem excited about it.
00:35:15It's not that per se.
00:35:16I just, I wouldn't mind doing something else.
00:35:19Like what?
00:35:20Well, for a while now, I've wanted to start my own restaurant.
00:35:26Really?
00:35:28With what type of food?
00:35:29It doesn't really fall into one category.
00:35:32It's kind of a fusion of flavors and influences
00:35:36and recipes that I've sort of worked on
00:35:38and fine-tuned over the years.
00:35:41That's amazing.
00:35:43You should do it.
00:35:45Thanks, but I'm not there yet.
00:35:49The baker's always so busy,
00:35:51and I don't know how my parents will feel.
00:35:55You haven't talked to them about it yet?
00:35:57No.
00:35:58My dad's always telling me
00:36:00he doesn't know what he'd do without me.
00:36:03Oh.
00:36:04Yeah, it's not the right time now anyway.
00:36:09He's so nice, and he's sacrificing so much.
00:36:13But he's got to be tiring himself out
00:36:15with everything he's doing.
00:36:17And yet he still does it.
00:36:19I feel horrible when I think of what I thought of him before.
00:36:22Him being an inconsiderate neighbor
00:36:24who let his guest block your driveway.
00:36:27Oh, yes.
00:36:29In hindsight, it wasn't so bad.
00:36:32But I could have been nicer.
00:36:34It hasn't stopped him from wanting to help.
00:36:36No, it hasn't even stopped him from being nice.
00:36:39He's always weaving and smiling.
00:36:43He could be one of those people
00:36:45who just lets things bounce right off of him.
00:36:48Maybe.
00:36:49Or he could have a different motive.
00:36:53What?
00:36:55Nothing.
00:36:56I should meet him sometime.
00:36:59Okay.
00:37:01Oh, we should hurry so you aren't late
00:37:03for your follow-up appointment with the doctor.
00:37:06You make fake wreaths, right?
00:37:09I call them artificial.
00:37:11And yes, technically you do too.
00:37:13You made some the other day.
00:37:15It's all such a blur now.
00:37:17So which are more popular?
00:37:19The fresh ones.
00:37:20There's something more special about them.
00:37:23They're harder to make, though, right?
00:37:25No, each need a bit of creativity
00:37:27and work to make them shine.
00:37:29Well, you are very creative.
00:37:32It's a lot for one person to handle.
00:37:34I can handle it, usually.
00:37:36So how do you take time off?
00:37:38Go on vacation?
00:37:39Or if you're not feeling well, go home and rest?
00:37:41If I had to, I could close up early or something.
00:37:44Have you ever done that?
00:37:46Not really.
00:37:48But this is important to me.
00:37:50So important you won't have someone back you up?
00:37:53It's easier to be self-sufficient
00:37:55and not depend on anyone.
00:37:57Oh, hey, I don't know how often you're used to getting paid,
00:38:01but here.
00:38:03Oh, no, that's not necessary.
00:38:05It is.
00:38:07You're working here.
00:38:08I'm helping.
00:38:10I never expected to get paid.
00:38:12Why would you not get paid?
00:38:13You're spending so much time here,
00:38:15and I was going to hire someone anyway.
00:38:18Thanks.
00:38:20But I'm fine without it.
00:38:23Okay, this one is going to the church, right?
00:38:26Should we take it over?
00:38:28Um, yeah.
00:38:30Sure.
00:38:36What's wrong?
00:38:39Nothing.
00:38:42You've been scowling at me the whole drive over.
00:38:45Sorry.
00:38:47And I'm not scowling.
00:38:49I'm just puzzled.
00:38:51About what?
00:38:53You're different than I thought.
00:38:57Okay.
00:38:59I mean, I thought you were...
00:39:02I guess I was judging you
00:39:03based on the tiny bit I knew of you as my neighbor,
00:39:06and I wasn't even close to who you really are.
00:39:11Oh.
00:39:12I'm sorry.
00:39:14I didn't give you much of a chance.
00:39:18If you assume something about me,
00:39:20it's probably because I gave you a reason to,
00:39:23and it's natural to have certain assumptions
00:39:26after you meet someone.
00:39:28But I am glad that we know each other better now.
00:39:33Me too.
00:39:37Hi, I'm Candace Cameron.
00:39:39Sir Kevin likes to hang out right up here.
00:39:41You know, I've seen these on Sundays,
00:39:43I just never connected that they were from you.
00:39:46Do you bring one often then?
00:39:49Well, I thought they lasted longer than that.
00:39:51They do.
00:39:52He gives them to a family after services.
00:39:54Spreads some cheer.
00:39:56That's really nice.
00:39:58Hey, Rebecca.
00:40:00And Jason.
00:40:01Good to see you both.
00:40:02Hi, Pastor.
00:40:03How's the arm?
00:40:04Getting better.
00:40:05Jason's actually been helping me at the shop,
00:40:07so I don't overdo it.
00:40:08That's very kind of you.
00:40:10Oh, Jason, your father called
00:40:12about the booth for the Christmas market.
00:40:14Could you let him know that the spot that he wanted works fine,
00:40:16and I'll reserve that for the bakery.
00:40:19I'm looking forward to it.
00:40:21Just a week away now.
00:40:22There's so much to prepare still.
00:40:24We'll let you get back to it.
00:40:25Well, stay as long as you like.
00:40:27And thanks again for the wreath, Rebecca.
00:40:29She donates one to the church every week.
00:40:31So generous.
00:40:33See ya.
00:40:34Bye.
00:40:35See ya.
00:40:42Do you make these too?
00:40:44No, I just can't help myself.
00:40:48Hey, can I ask you something?
00:40:50Of course.
00:40:51You mentioned before you don't really like
00:40:54depending on anyone else.
00:40:56Why is that?
00:40:58Well...
00:41:02You know, it's not weakness to ask for help.
00:41:07I know.
00:41:09Relying on someone means trusting them.
00:41:15I used to want to be an interior designer,
00:41:17like for people's homes and offices and such.
00:41:20I was interning at a design firm
00:41:23and was paired with someone, Neil.
00:41:26Several people were coming up with designs
00:41:28for this new tech company's headquarters.
00:41:31It was a big deal.
00:41:34I worked so hard coming up with styles and themes
00:41:39and throwing them out until I had the best.
00:41:43I showed it to Neil and he said he wanted to help me fine-tune it.
00:41:48Instead, he took my work and turned it in
00:41:51as if it were only his.
00:41:55It launched his career and it left me behind.
00:42:00I'm sorry.
00:42:02What bothered me the most is I thought we were friends.
00:42:06But he was talking about me behind my back the whole time.
00:42:11So between that and the scheming, well...
00:42:15Anyone who says they want to help usually has another motive.
00:42:20Then what's my motive?
00:42:23I've been trying to figure that out.
00:42:26Can it just be that I care?
00:42:29I don't know.
00:42:31Well, it is.
00:42:34Everybody deserves to have people in their lives
00:42:37who care about them.
00:42:40Just know that you do, too.
00:42:43Even if you don't believe me.
00:42:46I believe you.
00:42:54Thanks for coming with me.
00:42:55I was happy to.
00:42:57And for your work today.
00:42:59You're welcome.
00:43:00You know, since you won't let me pay you,
00:43:03can I at least buy you dinner?
00:43:07Uh...
00:43:08I have a better idea.
00:43:16Here we are.
00:43:18Wow.
00:43:19Oh, good.
00:43:22Oh, and this one...
00:43:25Pumpkin or cinnamon?
00:43:27Ooh...
00:43:29Both.
00:43:31All right.
00:43:33Now we just need some plates and cups.
00:43:36Okay.
00:43:37Which one's your favorite?
00:43:38Hmm...
00:43:39I can't pick.
00:43:40I think depending on my mood,
00:43:41either one could be my first choice.
00:43:44And for nine o'clock at night?
00:43:47Mmm...
00:43:48The cinnamon one.
00:43:50Good choice.
00:43:52Thank you for this.
00:43:54So much for me treating you, though.
00:43:56Maybe some other time.
00:43:59So you said you have the recipes for the restaurant.
00:44:02Do you use any of them here?
00:44:04Uh, no.
00:44:05Although sometimes I'll take the leftover loaves
00:44:09and make cake truffles.
00:44:11How so?
00:44:12Well, imagine that cinnamon one
00:44:14with some more ingredients mixed in...
00:44:17Mmm...
00:44:18Shaped into a ball and then dipped in chocolate.
00:44:20That sounds delicious.
00:44:22How'd you even come up with a recipe for something like that?
00:44:25Just experimenting.
00:44:27Is that what you like about cooking?
00:44:29Yeah, yeah.
00:44:30The discovery process of creating something new.
00:44:33And when it tastes amazing, even better.
00:44:36Don't all your recipes taste amazing?
00:44:39Uh, at first, it was very hit or miss.
00:44:42But I liked figuring out the balance
00:44:45to get just the right taste.
00:44:47I don't know, maybe that's where the accounting side comes in.
00:44:50Balancing numbers and now ingredients.
00:44:53Mmm...
00:44:54So would you be the chef?
00:44:56Probably at first.
00:44:57Uh, but, you know, I'd need others to cook
00:45:00and wait tables, help.
00:45:02You know, I certainly couldn't do it by myself.
00:45:05Yeah, yeah, yeah, I get it.
00:45:08Hello?
00:45:10That's my mom.
00:45:12Uh, we're out in front.
00:45:14Hey, if you wouldn't mind
00:45:15just keeping the restaurant thing between us for now.
00:45:18Of course.
00:45:19Hello?
00:45:20What are you doing here so...
00:45:22Oh, hi.
00:45:24Hi.
00:45:25This is Rebecca.
00:45:27Rebecca, this is Joyce, my mom,
00:45:29and Aaron, my dad.
00:45:31How wonderful to meet you.
00:45:32You as well.
00:45:33It's been a while since you snuck a date here.
00:45:36Mom.
00:45:37I'm teasing.
00:45:39But he makes it too easy.
00:45:41So what brings you guys in?
00:45:42Well, your mom was convinced
00:45:43we didn't have enough dough rising,
00:45:45so here we are to check.
00:45:47Jason said you got injured.
00:45:48How are you feeling now?
00:45:50Getting better every day.
00:45:51And really, your son has been so nice.
00:45:54Very helpful and never complains.
00:45:56Really?
00:45:57Oh, he complains here a lot.
00:46:00Only when you make me deep clean the ovens.
00:46:02Yeah.
00:46:08Hi, nice to see you.
00:46:10Merry Christmas.
00:46:11Merry Christmas to you too.
00:46:12Good to see you again.
00:46:14Hi.
00:46:15Morning.
00:46:17Hey, how was your weekend?
00:46:19Good so far.
00:46:20I heard there was a guest at the bakery last night.
00:46:24Mom told you?
00:46:26Very excitedly.
00:46:27Really?
00:46:28Expect more questions from Mom when she gets here.
00:46:31You know it's not much of a secret you like Rebecca, right?
00:46:37Making excuses for her
00:46:38whenever she's unhappy with you for something?
00:46:40Why do that?
00:46:42Well, maybe I...
00:46:43And now sacrificing all your extra time
00:46:45helping her with her store?
00:46:47Dead giveaway.
00:46:48Okay, thank you.
00:46:49But I'm just helping her because I...
00:46:51Like her.
00:46:53I walked right into that one.
00:46:55Yep.
00:46:56Look who's here.
00:46:58Good morning.
00:46:59Hi, Rebecca.
00:47:00This is my sister Miranda.
00:47:02Hi, Miranda.
00:47:03Great to meet you.
00:47:04You too.
00:47:05So, I'm going to go find a seat.
00:47:07I'll see you later?
00:47:08Yeah.
00:47:13I didn't know she came here, did you?
00:47:15Yeah.
00:47:16But she used to pretend she didn't see me.
00:47:19Wow.
00:47:20Now you must be doing something right.
00:47:23Come.
00:47:26Are you okay?
00:47:27You look a bit tired.
00:47:28You flatter me.
00:47:30You're not working too much, are you?
00:47:32Not nearly as much as Jason is.
00:47:39Jason, right?
00:47:40Yeah.
00:47:41I've heard so much about you.
00:47:42That's ominous.
00:47:44Good things, I promise.
00:47:45This is my friend Angie.
00:47:47It's nice to meet you.
00:47:48Nice to meet you.
00:47:49I was just telling Rebecca
00:47:50that she needs to take a break occasionally.
00:47:52What do you think Sundays are for?
00:47:54Day of rest.
00:47:55I'm resting.
00:47:56Well, tonight is the nativity art show.
00:47:59I went last year and it was very sweet.
00:48:01So, you'll go?
00:48:02Both of you?
00:48:04Sure.
00:48:05What is it exactly?
00:48:06Oh, lots of families bring their nativity sets to display.
00:48:10There ends up being a lot of different styles.
00:48:12It's very unique.
00:48:14So?
00:48:16Yeah, I'll come.
00:48:17Yeah, yeah.
00:48:18Great.
00:48:19Jason, do you mind driving her?
00:48:21Might as well come together and you can make sure
00:48:23that Rebecca doesn't slip and fall again.
00:48:25Hey.
00:48:26I will.
00:48:27Starts at 7 o'clock.
00:48:28Okay, I'll pick you up at 645.
00:48:31Great.
00:48:32I'll see you then.
00:48:37What was that?
00:48:38A date.
00:48:39You're welcome.
00:48:40Angie, it is not like that.
00:48:42Then open your eyes.
00:48:50It's not a date, Angie.
00:49:04I had no idea there were this many types of nativities.
00:49:08My mom gets a Christmas catalog every year.
00:49:10It's full of them.
00:49:12I mean, the different things that they're made from
00:49:15and the styles.
00:49:16I thought all nativities looked like my grandmother's set.
00:49:20What did that look like?
00:49:22Fragile.
00:49:23There were all these little cracks and chips in a ceramic.
00:49:28I think she had to glue them together
00:49:31anytime anybody played with them.
00:49:33My mom used to collect them for a while too,
00:49:36until she realized that we ran out of spots in the house
00:49:39to actually display them.
00:49:41So she ended up giving them away to our neighbor friends.
00:49:45How about you? Do you have one?
00:49:48Not anymore.
00:49:50After I moved in, I misplaced some boxes,
00:49:53and I haven't found my set since.
00:49:55You know, I remember the day you moved in.
00:49:58You do?
00:49:59Yeah, it was snowing, and you and the movers
00:50:01had to dust off all the snow off the top of the boxes.
00:50:04Oh, it was snowing.
00:50:06Everything was so damp.
00:50:08I unpacked all my books first,
00:50:10just in case the boxes soaked through.
00:50:12I'll admit, I was nursing a cold
00:50:15and selfishly decided not to go out and help you move in.
00:50:20Mmm.
00:50:22You're forgiven.
00:50:24So what brought you to the neighborhood?
00:50:28It was my fresh start after my failed interior design career
00:50:32and just figuring out everything that came after that.
00:50:36I was so excited.
00:50:38A little scared too, trying something new.
00:50:41But a few months after that, my wreath shop was taking off.
00:50:46Well, it seems like everything's worked out pretty well.
00:50:49Yeah, I guess so.
00:50:52That's good.
00:50:53I know you work hard, and you're good at what you do.
00:50:56It's just nice to see that kind of success.
00:51:00You deserve it.
00:51:02Thanks.
00:51:05So, any favorites here?
00:51:10No, not really.
00:51:12Oh, come on, there's got to be at least one.
00:51:15That's the problem, there's like 20.
00:51:18Top three.
00:51:20No, I can't do it.
00:51:22I'm the guy that shops at the big box stores
00:51:24because they limit the number of choices you have.
00:51:27It stresses me out.
00:51:32Oh.
00:51:35What? What's wrong?
00:51:37Nothing.
00:51:39This one is just beautiful.
00:51:41Yeah, it is.
00:51:43It just seems so peaceful.
00:51:47Is that silly to say?
00:51:49No, not at all.
00:51:52Admit it, this one is your favorite.
00:51:55Yes.
00:51:57This one is definitely one of my 25 most favorite ones here.
00:52:06Excuse me, I have a work party.
00:52:08Do you have more of these in the back?
00:52:10Let me check.
00:52:13Anyone know why we're running out of rolls so fast?
00:52:16The closer to Christmas we get, the more everyone eats.
00:52:19And it's only going to get busier.
00:52:21Every year, too.
00:52:23I mean, 5 years ago it wasn't this busy.
00:52:25It'll be when you're running it all, Jason.
00:52:27Yeah.
00:52:32Guess what?
00:52:33What?
00:52:34We're almost caught up.
00:52:35By this time tomorrow, we'll be finished with all the online orders.
00:52:38Really?
00:52:39Which is perfect timing because I usually switch all my efforts fully over to the Christmas market.
00:52:45Oh.
00:52:47What?
00:52:48No, I just, I forgot about that.
00:52:50I'm sorry. You're already doing so much.
00:52:52No, it's fine.
00:52:53It's not fine.
00:52:54Your responsibilities at the bakery keep you so busy.
00:52:57Do you want to take a day off from this?
00:52:59I can juggle both. It's no worry.
00:53:04Come on.
00:53:05We're closing up early and going out.
00:53:08Why?
00:53:09Because you deserve a break.
00:53:11How about dinner to start?
00:53:13Uh, why don't we grab something to go?
00:53:17Okay.
00:53:18To go where?
00:53:19You'll see.
00:53:24Here we are.
00:53:26What is this place?
00:53:28Place to grab dinner one day.
00:53:32Your future restaurant?
00:53:34I've had my eye on this place ever since it closed down.
00:53:37I think it'd be perfect.
00:53:42I need to adjust a few things to make it work for what I want.
00:53:45Like, I think I'd rearrange the seating a bit to give people some privacy,
00:53:50but still let them feel like the presence of the place.
00:53:54Sounds like it'd be cozy. Romantic.
00:53:57Yeah.
00:53:58Then I'd take the counter out further, give some more space to work behind.
00:54:02How fancy do you want to make it?
00:54:04I can't decide.
00:54:06I like the whole waiter and sit-down experience.
00:54:09Maybe because it's different from the bakery,
00:54:11but there's an energy to the quick turnover of customers if I go more fast casual.
00:54:17Maybe it's a little bit of both.
00:54:20What if the ordering process is fast casual,
00:54:23but then there's little small pockets of seating for privacy?
00:54:27Let people enjoy their evenings.
00:54:30I like that.
00:54:34Anyway, it doesn't matter right now, of course.
00:54:37It's not the right time.
00:54:39It could be.
00:54:41Can't the bakery run without you?
00:54:43Can't the bakery run without you?
00:54:46I'd like to think so.
00:54:48I just worry that without somebody really running it,
00:54:52that it might fail, and I don't want that either.
00:54:56Do your sisters want to run the bakery?
00:54:58They love it, but I just don't think they want the pressure of fully being in charge.
00:55:05It falls on you.
00:55:07Maybe it's foolish to risk starting a new restaurant
00:55:10when we already have something successful.
00:55:13It's not foolish to dream.
00:55:15And if you don't try it, you'll always regret it
00:55:19or wonder if you could have made it thrive.
00:55:22That's why it got me to open up my shop.
00:55:25Was that difficult?
00:55:26I mean, I know it had to be,
00:55:28but how did you make it into what it is now?
00:55:32It started off as a gift shop with home decor,
00:55:36but there was nothing special about it.
00:55:38I hadn't created anything.
00:55:40I love Christmas, so I started making wreaths to offer at the shop.
00:55:45They did so well, I started making them year-round,
00:55:48and soon that became the focus.
00:55:51Not someone else's inventory, but my creations.
00:55:56That's what I want.
00:55:59So what are you going to do then?
00:56:02I don't know.
00:56:04Maybe you could start by bringing your parents here to see this place.
00:56:10Maybe.
00:56:12My interior design skills are a bit rusty,
00:56:15but I could help design something when you're ready.
00:56:20At the very least, I could supply some awesome wreaths for the cause.
00:56:23Any style you'd like.
00:56:26Well, I would love that.
00:56:28Thanks.
00:56:30Thanks for showing me this.
00:56:33Thanks.
00:56:44Dad?
00:56:45Hey, honey.
00:56:46It's late there. Is something wrong?
00:56:48Yes. I don't know what to get your mom for Christmas.
00:56:52You still have time.
00:56:54Not much.
00:56:55Can you think of anything she's mentioned?
00:56:58A new can opener? Hers broke a while ago.
00:57:01She already got a replacement.
00:57:04New pajamas?
00:57:05She's got a drawer full of those.
00:57:08Oh, what about taking us to a show?
00:57:10No. Then I have to sit through it too.
00:57:13You can stay there for her and Aunt Sarah.
00:57:16Maybe.
00:57:17What are you getting her?
00:57:19I...
00:57:22I'm still working on that.
00:57:24How have I not gotten them anything yet? They're my parents.
00:57:27You've been busy, and I'm not just saying that like it's a flimsy excuse.
00:57:30Your arm. Worrying about the store.
00:57:32Constantly working with your handsome neighbor. It's a lot.
00:57:36Well, if you see anything you think they'd like, or that you'd get your parents, speak up.
00:57:41Got it.
00:57:43Are we ignoring my quip about Jason?
00:57:45Yes.
00:57:46Ignoring signals something different than denial.
00:57:49No, it doesn't.
00:57:50It means it's true.
00:57:51Well, I...
00:57:53Listen. Think of it this way.
00:57:54After Christmas, after your arm heals up, won't you miss having Jason around?
00:58:00It does get quiet sometimes.
00:58:02But I worked alone before all this anyway.
00:58:05And it's not like I won't see him again. He is my next-door neighbor, after all.
00:58:10Who you ignored before all this happened.
00:58:13You really think we won't see each other?
00:58:15I think you will let the distance build back up, and convince yourself you're fine without him.
00:58:20That you don't have feelings for him.
00:58:22I don't.
00:58:24All right, we'll be right back with your order.
00:58:27Don't deny it, you like him.
00:58:29Okay, but as a friend.
00:58:33Maybe more than a friend.
00:58:35But not enough to do something about it.
00:58:37Why not?
00:58:38Because of the fear all women have? Unrequited love?
00:58:41It is not unrequited.
00:58:43I have seen you two together.
00:58:45There is something more than friendship, more than neighbors, more than cars.
00:58:49There's a spark.
00:58:52See? I know these things.
00:58:55Fine.
00:58:56Maybe there's something between us.
00:58:58So what are you going to do about it?
00:59:00Another problem for another day.
00:59:02We need to get back to shopping.
00:59:04Progress.
00:59:05Here you go.
00:59:12Hey!
00:59:13Hey!
00:59:14Hey!
00:59:15Hey!
00:59:16Hey!
00:59:17Hey!
00:59:18Hey!
00:59:19Hey!
00:59:20You just opened up the shop?
00:59:21Yes, had some emergency Christmas shopping to do.
00:59:24Ah, December got away from you, huh?
00:59:26Yeah.
00:59:27Now where is my wrapping paper?
00:59:32Huh, I must have used it all.
00:59:34I have some at home. You want me to get it?
00:59:36No, that's okay. I'll do it when I get home.
00:59:38Are you going to need some help?
00:59:40Maybe someone to hold the wrapping paper in place while you tape it down?
00:59:44Huh.
00:59:46I didn't think about that.
00:59:48Who's this for?
00:59:49My dad. He likes to read a lot.
00:59:51Are your parents nearby?
00:59:53No, but they're flying in for Christmas this year.
00:59:56Oh, when did they get here?
00:59:58The 22nd.
01:00:00That's nice.
01:00:02Okay, you want to tape it?
01:00:03Yes.
01:00:06Okay.
01:00:10Looks good.
01:00:14Alright, these are for my dad also.
01:00:16Cool.
01:00:17He actually already has a really nice pair,
01:00:19but he uses that noise-canceling feature without realizing it.
01:00:23What, that's bad?
01:00:24One day, my mom was trying to get a hold of him for several hours as she was running errands.
01:00:30She was convinced something horrible had happened,
01:00:33but when she got home, he was watching a movie on his tablet with his headphones on.
01:00:39Because of the noise-canceling, he couldn't hear the calls.
01:00:42Exactly.
01:00:43So, this is a nice pair, but without that feature.
01:00:46Just to avoid any future panic.
01:00:48Good idea.
01:00:49Yeah.
01:00:50Ready?
01:00:51Yes.
01:00:53Sorry.
01:01:05I'll get the tape.
01:01:13Okay.
01:01:20Done.
01:01:21I don't want to get your hopes up, but that was the last of that style.
01:01:24Which means we only have the Pinecone Reads left to do.
01:01:28Seriously?
01:01:29Yep.
01:01:30Alright.
01:01:31You're starting to think you're better at this than I am.
01:01:33No way.
01:01:35Faster, maybe.
01:01:36But only because one of my arms isn't in a sling.
01:01:40Hang on, it's my dad.
01:01:43Hello?
01:01:46Okay, okay, slow down.
01:01:50Did you try calling the...
01:01:53Yeah, okay. I'll be there soon.
01:01:56What's wrong?
01:01:57There's a leak at the bakery kitchen.
01:01:59I better go over and see what I can do to help.
01:02:01Of course.
01:02:02We'll finish this later?
01:02:04Yes. Take care of the bakery.
01:02:05Okay. See you soon.
01:02:08Uh, maybe hand me the screwdriver.
01:02:10That's not going to fix a pipe, Tom.
01:02:12Oh, good, you're here.
01:02:14Did you turn off the water main?
01:02:15Yes, and I think the pipe that's leaking is right under there.
01:02:18Let me see.
01:02:19Oh, is Gabby minding the register?
01:02:21Oh, Miranda, can you check if she needs anything?
01:02:30Hi, Rebecca.
01:02:31Pastor Kevin.
01:02:33How are things shaping up for the Christmas market?
01:02:35I have all the directions for it here.
01:02:37Perfect.
01:02:38But let me know if you have any questions.
01:02:39Okay, great. Thank you.
01:02:41Mm-hmm. How are your preparations coming along?
01:02:43Perfectly. I'm pretty much ready.
01:02:46Jason has been working so hard with me on this.
01:02:49He's good at it, too.
01:02:51He's one I think could succeed at anything he does.
01:02:54I was a little hesitant at first, but it's worked out.
01:02:58Sounds like Jason has been an answer to prayers.
01:03:02Yes, he might be.
01:03:05Well, I have to drop more of these off, so...
01:03:07I'm going to head to Jason's bakery.
01:03:09Would you like me to take something to him?
01:03:11Sure, that'd be great.
01:03:15You're welcome.
01:03:16Okay, see you later.
01:03:17Bye.
01:03:18There's a lot we need to start baking for the Christmas market now.
01:03:21I know, but at least we have a few more days
01:03:23till the Christmas pie pre-orders are due,
01:03:25so that will help us prioritize.
01:03:27Let's hope the plumber can fix this soon.
01:03:29But we can't turn the water back on until after he comes.
01:03:32Are we going to be open tomorrow?
01:03:33Of course.
01:03:34Miranda and Tom, you finish cleaning up.
01:03:36Aaron, can you take the dirty dishes home and wash them there?
01:03:39Gabby, it's almost closing time,
01:03:41so finish wiping up there and go ahead and button up the storefront.
01:03:44Jason, can you work on the pumpkin loaves for the market?
01:03:47I'm actually going to head back to the reef shop.
01:03:50We could use the help.
01:03:52I know. I'll be back later.
01:03:54I'm sure your neighbor would understand if you explained it to her.
01:03:57Yes, but I don't want to do that to her.
01:04:00Why not?
01:04:04Hello?
01:04:06You're doing a lot for her.
01:04:08Rebecca depends on me.
01:04:10Maybe too much.
01:04:11I'm sure she's not just taking advantage of your goodwill.
01:04:14You do spend a lot of time there.
01:04:16Yes, maybe you're right, but of course we're right.
01:04:20It's not like you owe her anything.
01:04:22Not when she could have been nicer to you too, you know.
01:04:25Yes, I get what you're saying.
01:04:29She can be difficult and impatient
01:04:33and stubborn and frustratingly hyper-focused,
01:04:39but it's because she is trying so hard to do her best on her own
01:04:44and not let anyone else down.
01:04:47She is so talented and generous too and wonderful.
01:04:54I'm not helping her because I owe her.
01:04:58It's something I want to do.
01:05:01And being over there, to be honest, is a nice break.
01:05:07It's refreshing. I like it.
01:05:11Well, can she spare you for the rest of the evening?
01:05:15I hear what you're saying, Jason. Really, I do.
01:05:17I just think we'd feel better if you could help us get things going tonight.
01:05:21Since this leak is really, really hindering us.
01:05:25I can take your shift tomorrow.
01:05:27That way you can go to Rebecca's early.
01:05:30Okay. Thank you.
01:05:52Surprise!
01:05:53Where are we?
01:05:54You are! Oh, why didn't you say anything?
01:05:58Well, I knew you didn't want us to change our flights,
01:06:00but I figured with the Christmas market, you could use the help.
01:06:03Besides, we wanted to be with you.
01:06:05I could have at least picked you up from the airport.
01:06:07No need. Now, let's go.
01:06:10Okay.
01:06:11I'm sorry.
01:06:12I'm sorry.
01:06:13I'm sorry.
01:06:14I'm sorry.
01:06:15I'm sorry.
01:06:16I'm sorry.
01:06:17I'm sorry.
01:06:18I'm sorry.
01:06:20Now, no peeking in this one, okay?
01:06:23We brought every present from under our tree.
01:06:26Oh, thank you both.
01:06:28You have no idea how good it is to see you.
01:06:31Come in, come in.
01:06:34I didn't keep the glue from getting everywhere.
01:06:37You got a little bit on your shirt right here.
01:06:39How would you look at that?
01:06:40I'll get something and clean it.
01:06:41Thanks honey.
01:06:43Hi.
01:06:44Hi.
01:06:45New recruits?
01:06:48They came early.
01:06:49Oh, that's great.
01:06:50Yeah, about that.
01:06:51I don't want to take up any more of your time.
01:06:54Since they're here, they can help me finish up.
01:06:57Oh.
01:06:58It's OK.
01:06:59I mean, I'm happy to.
01:07:00Yeah, I know.
01:07:01But I think I owe you enough as it is.
01:07:05I don't want to take advantage of your goodwill.
01:07:11But you aren't.
01:07:13Still.
01:07:15Uh, OK.
01:07:18Call me if you need anything.
01:07:22I'll see you at the Christmas market later?
01:07:25Probably.
01:07:27OK.
01:07:28I'll, uh, till then.
01:07:36Rebecca, you're going to have to teach me how to use this cool thing again.
01:07:40Coming.
01:07:42Coming.
01:07:54Good to see you.
01:07:55Missed it with water every couple days if you want it to last beyond Christmas.
01:08:00You're welcome.
01:08:03Hi.
01:08:04Hi.
01:08:05Do you have any artificial wreaths?
01:08:07Sure do.
01:08:09Do you want your hand wreath?
01:08:11We have something more traditional.
01:08:12This is more traditional.
01:08:13OK.
01:08:14Do you want this?
01:08:17Cash or card?
01:08:18What's wrong?
01:08:20Good question.
01:08:22Well, Mom thinks we'll need more of the cinnamon loaves.
01:08:25Uh, I'll call Tom to bring some more from the bakery.
01:08:32One of the busiest markets yet.
01:08:33It is.
01:08:35Here, hot chocolate for you and your parents.
01:08:37Ah, sustenance.
01:08:38How kind.
01:08:40How is everyone doing?
01:08:41Any word?
01:08:42I've had some vendors tell me they already broke last year's sales mark.
01:08:45And it's only four o'clock.
01:08:47That's great.
01:08:48I had eight families in mind to help this year.
01:08:50But the donated portion of the market's proceeds might make it possible for the church to help nine or ten families.
01:08:56How wonderful.
01:08:58Sure.
01:08:59Oh, I'll leave you to it.
01:09:01OK.
01:09:02Hi.
01:09:03These wreaths are so pretty.
01:09:05My mom talks about them all the time.
01:09:08Can I get two?
01:09:09Sure.
01:09:10Which ones?
01:09:16Hey.
01:09:17Hey.
01:09:18How's the shopping?
01:09:19Good.
01:09:20I tried these cookies from the booth over there.
01:09:23Here, try one.
01:09:25What else did you get?
01:09:26I got a leather journal for my dad.
01:09:28And hand-painted cards for my mom.
01:09:31And, ooh, this cinnamon bread from the bakery over there.
01:09:34Have you tried it?
01:09:35Yes, I have.
01:09:37Ooh, Jason is looking this way.
01:09:41Is everything OK?
01:09:42Mm-hmm.
01:09:43I'm fine.
01:09:45Rebecca, I should just focus over here.
01:09:49All right.
01:09:52Can I get one of those loaves?
01:09:54Sure, Jason.
01:09:57Anything else?
01:09:58That's it.
01:10:00Uh, hang on.
01:10:01Sorry, I didn't think this through.
01:10:03Thanks.
01:10:04Have you seen those before?
01:10:06She makes all these gorgeous reads.
01:10:08Yes, I have.
01:10:09She's very talented.
01:10:17Thanks.
01:10:19Merry Christmas.
01:10:20Merry Christmas.
01:10:27Rebecca.
01:10:29Hi.
01:10:30Hey.
01:10:32How's the market going for you?
01:10:34Good.
01:10:35Thanks.
01:10:37And you?
01:10:38Yeah, good, I think.
01:10:43Is everything OK?
01:10:45I'm fine.
01:10:47Listen, I'm sorry I had to leave you the other day.
01:10:51Don't be.
01:10:52You have other responsibilities.
01:10:54I get it.
01:10:55OK, good.
01:10:57Then what's wrong?
01:11:00And don't say nothing, because I know you well enough to know that something is bothering you.
01:11:06I stopped by the bakery that day.
01:11:09And from what I heard, it's clear you resent me and all the time that you've spent at the shop.
01:11:15I just wish you would have told me rather than talk behind my back.
01:11:19But it's done.
01:11:21Whoa, wait.
01:11:22I didn't say anything like that.
01:11:24You called me stubborn and difficult and frustrating.
01:11:29And you didn't object when your family told you how they feel about me.
01:11:34Rebecca, yes, I said those things.
01:11:37But I told them that's part of what makes you so wonderful.
01:11:41You are so capable and creative.
01:11:45Every trait you have, you throw into being amazing at whatever you do.
01:11:50I admire every single thing about you.
01:11:54And with my family, they were stressed because of the leak at the bakery.
01:11:59But whatever you heard, it doesn't matter, because I've wanted to help.
01:12:04I've never felt like it's been too much or anything like that.
01:12:09I've enjoyed spending time with you.
01:12:14Don't you believe me?
01:12:17It doesn't matter.
01:12:20Thanks to you, we got through the worst of it, and the work's done.
01:12:24You have your job, and I have mine.
01:12:28This whole situation was going to end anyway.
01:12:31And now life gets to go back to being normal.
01:12:36Normal? What?
01:12:40Is that what you want?
01:12:42It's for the best.
01:12:46All right.
01:12:49Well, I'll see you at...
01:12:52Later.
01:13:06Twelve percent more than last year.
01:13:08Oh, great.
01:13:10How were things here while we were at the Christmas market?
01:13:12Quieter. I think everyone else was there with you.
01:13:15That wouldn't surprise me. It was busy, wasn't it, Jason?
01:13:19Jason?
01:13:21What?
01:13:23Oh, yeah, no, it was... it was great.
01:13:29So, how's the, uh... how's the inventory looking?
01:13:33Well, I don't know about you both, but I'm starving.
01:13:36How about we eat out?
01:13:39I'm pretty tired. You go on.
01:13:41I'll stay here at the shop and put some things away.
01:13:43We'll meet you back at your house?
01:13:44Yeah, that sounds good.
01:13:45We'll bring you back something, too.
01:13:47Thanks, Dad.
01:13:49So, what are you grieving?
01:14:04Miranda, can you manage alone for a minute?
01:14:06Yeah. Come on, Jason.
01:14:11What's going on?
01:14:12I just wanted to talk.
01:14:14About what?
01:14:15You're not fooling me. You're unhappy.
01:14:18I'm...
01:14:22Okay, maybe a little.
01:14:25But it's... it's fine.
01:14:27Give me a few days and I'll be good as new.
01:14:30No, you won't.
01:14:32You've been unhappy for a while.
01:14:34And it's not just about Rebecca.
01:14:39Have you ever wanted to do something other than run this place?
01:14:43Yes.
01:14:44Really?
01:14:46I thought about a lot of different things over the years that I wanted to do, but...
01:14:50Every one of them was going to become work.
01:14:53Good days, bad days, stressful ones. Easy ones, too, but...
01:14:58Do you know what I love about our bakery?
01:15:01Your peppermint cream pie recipe.
01:15:05I love working together with our family.
01:15:08The joy it gives me seeing us tackle everything, the day-to-day challenges as a family.
01:15:13That's what I love.
01:15:16But I could see you all outside of work and still be just as happy.
01:15:20You could?
01:15:22Is that something you'd want?
01:15:26I want to start something of my own.
01:15:29A restaurant.
01:15:32I'm proud of this place, but I...
01:15:35It's time to pursue your own dream.
01:15:38I think that sounds wonderful.
01:15:41Yeah?
01:15:42It's going to be hard. And the challenges, the risks are...
01:15:45Big, I know.
01:15:46But if anyone can make it work, it's you.
01:15:50I'll miss seeing how you run things around here and keep us all in order.
01:15:54But I'll get to see how you use those talents next.
01:15:59Thanks, Mom.
01:16:00But I still better see you for Sunday dinners, at the very least.
01:16:04Definitely.
01:16:30How long are your parents going to stay?
01:16:57I think three... No, four days. After Christmas.
01:17:00Maybe you should ask Jason if he could come back and help after they leave.
01:17:04That Christmas rush is over. And that work arrangement was going to end anyway.
01:17:09But your arm isn't fully healed.
01:17:11It would be uncomfortable to let him come back. I'd rather do it on my own.
01:17:15I really wish you wouldn't.
01:17:17Well, if you're still open to it, you could lend a hand on Saturdays.
01:17:21Of course, I'm willing. But didn't you like having Jason here?
01:17:25At times.
01:17:27I don't think he meant to hurt you. And I think you know that, too.
01:17:31So, is it possible you're using this as a way to protect yourself?
01:17:35No, I... I don't know.
01:17:40You were happier with him around. You seemed lighter and more full of life.
01:17:45I don't want you to lose that.
01:17:47If you let him go, I'm afraid you'll end up back here, closed off, stuck in the shop.
01:17:54You're my best friend, and I want you to have whatever makes you happy.
01:17:59Just be sure you're honest with yourself about what that is, okay?
01:18:03Okay.
01:18:12Turkey's almost ready.
01:18:14Almost? Like we eat soon? Or 45 more minutes?
01:18:1810 more minutes, and then it needs to rest a little.
01:18:21Has to, uh, rest? Is it tired?
01:18:23Would you like to open a Christmas present? Would that help keep you occupied?
01:18:27Yes. Is that all right, Rebecca?
01:18:29Sure.
01:18:31Right.
01:18:35This one's for me.
01:18:36All right.