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You're doing great, Maggie.

We're almost all done.

How are you going to fit a whole festival in your front yard?

Well, hopefully one day it'll be big enough to spread across town and into my

candy shop.

But for now, this is what we call a trial run.

What's a trial run?

Well, sometimes when you want to try something big, you have to start small.

You know what else is small?

Did I say you could have one before lunch?

You didn't say I couldn't. Mm -hmm.

Where's your sister?

Jodi!

Auntie, look what I found!

Cool, what is it?

It's a music box.

My parents gave it to me. You want to hear it? Yeah!

Listen, girls, this is my favorite.

Come on, guys.

Let's get the blueberry pie.

I'm sorry I'm late.

There's endless calls this morning.

So, she here yet? Not yet. So, tell me again, why are we meeting her here? Like

I told you, I got some intel. And this is her favorite bistro in Minneapolis.

And she's all about local business, right?

So what better place to close the deal than her favorite local restaurant?

That is good thinking. And it's a beautiful day.

Here comes Ella.

This is it. Don't look so excited.

Why not? I spent three months putting this deal together.

Investment brokers are supposed to have a good poker face.

Where exactly in the investor manual does it say that?

Hi. Hi, Ella.

I'm so sorry I'm late.

My sister just went into labor.

I'm going to be an aunt.

Congratulations. Thank you.

I hope I haven't kept you waiting long. Not at all. Family comes first, right?

Right.

Should we start?

Yes. But you know how thrilled I am to be expanding Ella's pumpkin patch from

small -town store to big -town franchise.

And our investors are chomping at the bit to bring Ella's two -bite pumpkin

to the world, if you'll pardon the terrible pun.

It is going to be quite a ride.

Yeah.

is my job, Dex.

Plus, it gives me a chance to snack while I work.

Kidding? We both know you're not.

Doesn't a farm keep you busy enough?

You're doing extra work to distract yourself, aren't you? I'm doing extra

because the festival starts tomorrow.

Oh, so it has nothing to do with Heather.

What?

No, Heather and I didn't even date long enough for me to need a distraction.

Dex, can I say this as your friend?

You can be a closed book.

What does that mean?

It means you're as bottled up as that maple syrup from your farm, which makes

super sweet on the inside.

Oh, you got junk today.

Yeah, I do.

Seriously, though, you doing all right?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine.

And you know what? Inventory is your job.

And don't eat them.

We know what a local success your pies are and your pumpkin pudding.

With franchise expansion, there's also product expansion.

Pumpkin coffee.

Pumpkin candles.

Cereal. Cider. Popcorn.

Pretzels. Even pumpkin spice puppy treats.

Wow.

You've really thought of everything.

But... But?

But this company.

It's been in my family since the early 1930s when my great -grandmother, Ella,

started it in her tiny kitchen. And more or less it stayed that way until...

Well, until now.

Look, I know exactly what you mean. My auntie raised both my sister and I since

we were kids, and I practically grew up in her candy store back in Vermont.

So you'll understand. When I think of adding more locations and

large -scale equipment, well, it just doesn't quite feel like our

family business.

What's happening?

I can't believe that she just backed out on the day that we're supposed to

close.

That's three months' work.

What am I supposed to tell Stuart and Nora?

Look on the bright side.

What bright side?

Well, Cobb's salad was excellent.

Okay, that's funny. Okay, we have to save the deal.

I will talk to Ella.

I'm sure she just needs more time. This is a lot of change to process.

Okay, you're doing that Maggie thing again. What Maggie thing? That just have

faith and everything will be okay thing.

Well, you're doing the making me feel guilty ex -boyfriend thing.

Okay. You got me there.

With some time and a little nudge, I think I can get her there.

Well, that's easy for you to say. You leave in the morning. Only for a couple

days.

Okay.

But I don't know how much longer I can hold off the investors.

I will figure it out as soon as I get back.

Have a maple bite.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Glad you're back.

Six months after the funeral, as Aunt Dee instructed, part of her no tears

policy. That's right. Smiles, memories, and laughter.

Yeah, you got room for one more?

Oh, Eddie, my favorite brother -in -law.

Still your only brother -in -law, I hope.

This tour looks great, you guys.

Did you tell her?

Don't worry, I'll tell her.

Jodi is taking over Aunt Dee's position as festival director.

What? That's so exciting.

You were the perfect person for that.

Really? You think? Of course.

I don't know. I'm just a little nervous.

You can totally do it.

You can probably do it.

It's not easy filling Auntie's shoes.

Well, she doesn't want you to be her. She wants you to be you. And you will be

great. Thanks.

Plus, I'll have a trusty partner in crime this year. Who's that?

Do you remember Dex?

Actually, no. I don't remember Dex. I remember Auntie talking about him. I

he meant a lot to her.

I also remember him not coming to the funeral.

Right. Well, I know he would have been there if he could have been. He's got a

lot going on.

Okay.

You are all sucked up. This is my favorite friend's benefit on this farm.

Hopefully we have enough pancakes to last until Christmas.

They're just missing one thing.

Oh, come on, Dad.

It doesn't need my name on it.

Tastes exactly the same without it.

You work so hard bottling me. Take some credit.

Amy next door has been begging me if she can buy some off you. Amy can have some

on the house.

It's just a side project.

Maybe it could be more than a side project if you'd stop trying to find

things to do around here.

Oh, speaking of which, the combine in the cornfield blew a gasket.

I replaced it this afternoon.

Who needs a to -do list when you leave me with nothing to do?

Hey, are you all right?

Why does everyone keep asking me that?

Okay, well, come by for dinner tonight.

You've been doing so much running around lately.

Dad, I've got to go to the courtyard and put up the lights for the festival.

Come on, give me a chance to beat you at Domino's.

All right, I'll see you this evening.

So how's work? You were so excited about that pumpkin pie place deal.

Work is great.

Yeah, lots to look forward to.

Hey, are we still doing the candy -making contest for the festival?

Are you serious? I'm a judge this year.

What? That's so fun!

I just feel terrible. I've missed it for the last couple of years. You know,

I've just been so, um... Actually, I have to take this. I'm sorry. I'll be

back. No problem.

Hi,

it's Jonathan.

Leave a message. Of course.

Jonathan, it's Maggie.

that is really loud and annoying.

I'm going to have to call you back.

Need any help?

I'm good.

It's a nice bike.

Thanks. Is that a 66 Superhawk?

Yeah. Don't see many of those anymore.

I know.

Sounds like a bad spark plug. Not the plug. It's just I know a little about

motorcycles.

Finicky fuel filter.

I was going to say that second.

Yep. Glad you got it fixed.

Well, thanks for your help.

Yeah. Be ready. Bye.

You put on a motorcycle jacket and helmet.

It is so perfect.

Look at all our reading glasses.

It is so adamant about spares. We found spares in every room in the house. Oh,

in the candy shop. I would find them in the kitchen, next to the register,

shelves, and spare pens everywhere.

All your tomorrows depend on today.

That's a good one.

Could you just mirror these maple bites getting better?

These are great.

I have that exact photo in my apartment.

Hi, everyone.

Welcome to Aunt D's will reading.

We're just waiting on one more attendee, but we all know how punctual Aunt D

was, so I'd like to start.

Auntie left us a video version of her will that she wanted us to play today,

months after her passing.

Hello, my dears.

How lovely to see you here today.

I can already tell that a few of you haven't adhered to my no tears policy.

Jodi, I'm looking at you.

Jodi. Stop blubbering.

A smile is a curve that can set things straight.

Use it.

Anyway, just get on with it. There's nothing more boring than a will -o

-reading.

Who's that guy?

That's Dex. That's Dex?

To my friend Ron, I've only known you for a couple of years since you moved

here from the Midwest, but...

In some ways, I feel like I've known you and your son for a lifetime, and so I

leave you my trusted motorcycle.

I know you'll give it a fine and loving home.

Oh, you bet, Dee.

Don't talk to the TV, Ron. That's weird.

My nieces, Maggie and Jody, you've been like daughters to me.

I leave to you my home, filled with the sweetest memories and spares

of just about everything else.

To my dear Jodi, you'll be delighted to know that your antique store is fully

paid off.

You and Eddie are now its official owners.

My life's work has been my candy shop.

I'm so proud of that old place.

My wish is for it to evolve along a path of positive growth.

There are two people who I trust with the responsibility of its ownership.

So I leave 50 % of my candy shop to my niece Maggie,

and the other 50%, hopefully he's arrived by now,

I leave to Dex Walters.

Thank you all for coming.

I love you all.

This is the last one.

So many boxes.

Oh, you're telling me.

I've been looking through her old photos, trying to find that picture of

the very first festival.

Oh, I remember just that one picture being taken on the day.

I would love to find that pic.

Hopefully it turns up before you leave.

Hey, are you coming to the festival kickoff?

Of course. Well, Dex is about to be at a third. Oh, right.

Cool motorcycle guy.

You know, you two do seem very buddy -buddy.

Yeah. Ever since he and his dad moved into the maple farm a couple years ago,

he's been like a son to her.

And so a friend to us.

What? He's fun and he's sweet.

Annoying, a tad abrasive.

I'm just surprised you two hadn't met before.

Maybe I just wasn't in town long enough.

I don't know. He keeps pretty busy, too.

I just don't understand why she would leave me half her business with him.

You know, like, what am I supposed to do with that?

I don't know. She doesn't do anything by accident.

That's true.

Her music box.

Oh, there's got to be a key in here.

I wish I could have spent more time at home over these last few years. I just

feel like I missed out on so much.

Hey, Auntie always knew you were busy.

Busy is no excuse.

I just miss her.

Yeah, me too.

Now, come on.

Maggie, open each envelope on the corresponding day of the festival.

It is not too late for us to spend the festival together.

Love, Auntie.

Maggie! Hey, Zach!

Yeah, we haven't been able to go through Dee's office yet.

I get it.

How are you?

I'm good. How long you in town for? Just a couple days.

Well, we're happy to have you.

I'll just about take these gift bags out to the courtyard.

Happy to help. Cool.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. You're a guest here. Please. I got it. I got it. I used to

hand these out back in the good old days.

The good old days? It's just a little heavier than they used to be.

There's full bottles of maple syrup in there. Syrup?

Yeah. You know what? Actually, I want you to be careful with this.

You know what? Let me have it. I can have it. I got it. Really?

Hi.

I'd like to handle stuff like that, and you can enjoy the perks of co -ownership

from a distance.

Oh, I really prefer to be hands -on. Hi, guys.

Take one.

You don't even know the business like I do.

That's why I want to buy you out. What?

Mile for a kickoff photo?

You don't live here, so I figured you'd want to buy out.

You know, we don't have the best history with assumptions, buddy. And if you

want to know my thoughts, I think that Aunt Dee would want us to take her brand

nationwide, which just so happens to be my expertise.

This is a local brand. This is built here.

Hello.

Welcome to the 30th annual Sweet Autumn Fest with fall treats and activities all

week long.

Please welcome this year's co -host, Dick.

Thanks, Jodi.

I will be keeping Auntie's spirit alive this year with Fall Fling and the Candy

Making Contest coming up this Saturday. So start thinking of your new candy

flavors now because who knows, yours might be on the menu.

And while I'm up here, I'd like to introduce you to Auntie's niece.

And co -owner.

And new co -owner, Maggie Murphy.

Aw, thank you.

Thank you, guys.

It's so good to see your faces, and it's so nice to be home.

We have got a lot of big things planned for Aunt Dee's, and I cannot wait to

explore expanding her legacy together.

Auntie is fine just the way it is. There's not any change. Okay.

Fifty percent.

Well, everyone loves her maple bites.

That's my point.

She always talked about evolving and expanding her legacy. Well, that's what

do. We could have a bunch of Aunt Dees. Who owns the other 50 %?

Well, that's the conundrum.

Convincing this guy to go bigger is going to be tough. He wanted me to sell.

You do love a challenge.

Hey, you're not giving up on Ella, are you?

I will bring you a deal one way or another.

Okay? Don't lose faith.

I will get on this guy's good side.

I think I know his type. Faith is where you shine. You know that I live in

reality.

It's good to hear you laugh.

How you been?

I'm good.

Nice to be home.

Yeah, I bet.

Let's get this done.

Okay. Bye.

Slow down like molasses, or in this case, like maple syrup.

Rediscover the sweet and slow art of maple sugaring.

Now remember, spring is tapping season, so we'll ensure that you guys are all

seasoned syrup -making experts by then.

It doesn't flow in the fall.

You might get a bead or two, but it only comes in the spring, so you want to

make sure that you don't waste a drop.

He's right.

Uh, thank you.

So, a tree can produce up to a gallon of sap in the springtime. Can anybody tell

me how many gallons of sap it takes to produce one gallon of syrup?

Anybody?

Uh, yes?

Forty. Forty.

That's right.

This is a file.

Or a tap.

You're going to want to put the tap in the hole.

Aren't you heading back to Minneapolis tonight?

Oh, I decided to stay.

Yeah. Spend the week at the festival with you and Auntie and Spirit.

I have some work to do.

So, guys, I've pre -drilled a bunch of holes in the maple trees back there. Why

don't you tap in your spout, attach your bucket, and that'll come around and

check on you in a bit.

Oh, hey, Jax.

Turns out Maggie's staying the whole week.

Isn't that great?

It's, uh, I can't think of anything greater.

So, city girl, you ever tap a tree?

Well, sap usually flows best on the side of the tree with the most sun exposure,

which would be the south side that you drilled into the north side.

Well, it's a demonstration, right?

Sap doesn't flow in the fall.

That's what I just said in my presentation.

Right.

Having a little trouble?

Good.

Real good.

It might be the spark plug.

Yeah.

There. Then you want to take your bucket, hang it right on the hook, okay?

Can I talk to you for just a second? I'm so sorry.

I think we may have gotten off on the wrong foot.

I'd say wrong feet.

Clearly you meant a lot to my auntie.

I did.

Well, and since I'm going to be staying the week, I thought that maybe you and I

could spend some time together.

You could get to know your new partner, and maybe we could even come up with

some new candy flavors together.

Or separately.

You could hear some of my ideas.

Nothing permanent.

We can do that.

Great.

Great.

Are

you distracted?

I'm actually winning tonight.

What's on your mind?

Maggie Murphy.

Ah.

Well, she seems sweet.

If. By sweet, you mean presumptuous.

I've never seen her step foot in the shop.

And all of a sudden, she thinks she knows what Dee would want.

Well, she is her niece.

She's practically her daughter.

Have you tried talking to her about how you see things moving forward?

I don't see the point.

Look, you've got a lot to offer. You should try sharing your thoughts with

And look at it this way.

Now that Maggie's back, maybe you won't have to work as much.

I mean, between the farm and the candy shop, you barely had a day off all year.

Might even find some time for that plant you've been putting off.

It's your move.

It's your move.

Zach, keep this close to your heart as a symbol of what we've started together.

It's up to you to unlock the future.

Hey, make sure you're not too loud.

You scared

me.

What are you guys doing here?

We wanted to surprise you with a we're -so -happy -you're -staying -all -week

breakfast. But it is 7 .30 in the morning. What time did you get up?

Six. I slept in.

What are you doing in that room?

I hadn't really thought it through.

Thank you.

You're going to make me want to stay all year.

It's all part of my master plan.

We actually wanted to catch up a little.

So, how are things working out with Jonathan? You know, since you guys dated

all.

What? I never heard the breakup story.

There's not much of a story to tell.

We just realized we were too similar, but as mature adults and business

partners, we are friendly and cooperative.

Well, mostly.

Mostly? Go on. Oh, so you get to ask for all the gossip?

Mm -hmm. It's nothing.

Just some stress trying to figure out how to move forward with this investment

proposal. Anyway.

You know, Dex is single.

What? Sounded like you wanted to change the subject, so why change the subject?

Come on, we gotta go open the shop.

It's day two of Sweet Autumn Fest.

No, stay!

Oh, you know what? I won't be mad if you want to sneak in later and make me

dinner.

Bye, Maggie. See you later.

Working at the shop with you brought me such joy.

Relive those days with me, and don't forget to be a team player.

Good morning, partner.

Good morning. Look what I found in the bag.

My name tag from high school.

Still fits.

It's a name tag.

It's a joke.

That's a good one.

So what does this mean?

Well, it means that I am going to be working here all week with you.

That's great.

And I thought that maybe you and Zach could help me out, fill in the gaps, you

know, work together, true partnership, as Aunt Dee would have wanted.

You seem really confident about what Aunt Dee would want.

You seem pretty confident about what Auntie would want.

I'm just going to grab these two jars that I definitely don't need.

Hey, Zach, wouldn't it be cool to have a new Auntie's location?

That would be cool.

Of course, we'd have to look at logistics and... Isn't it also cool,

Auntie's is the town's little secret?

That's also true. Right, yeah. Yeah, but also, isn't it true that Aunt Dee

always loved when anyone anywhere enjoyed one of her treats?

I have to distribute these outside to the vendors, so I'm going to do that.

let me help you.

It's good. I got it. I really... So you two good?

Stupendous!

Look, I'm going to be here all week.

Why don't we just try and embrace this?

Work together.

After you.

Yeah.

Andy always loved keeping a festival and candy shop so close to her house.

She spent a lot of time out here in her last year.

She would sometimes do her candy making out here as well. Said she was

outgrowing her kitchen.

Well, you're in luck because I can help with that.

There you go.

Thank you.

Did you know she partnered up with our farm and started adding more flavors?

Like apple, blackberries. She even did a sweet candy corn.

And that is my point. New ideas.

Think bigger.

She also kept the classics.

Caramel, chocolate, maple.

Yeah, maple bites. The original candy.

She started using my maple syrup in her candies.

Really? After my first harvest.

She was my biggest fan.

I started helping her out at her shop.

on my free time and really started to feel like home.

It's been such a beautiful day.

I think I might take the afternoon off.

Yeah. Taking off?

Yeah, in the afternoon.

He never takes time off.

And we are closed.

What a feeling it is to work here again.

What are you doing over here?

Working on our website.

Kind of my thing around here.

That looks really good.

Yeah, thanks.

I studied website design.

It's what I want to do.

You're really talented.

Thanks.

Hey, can I ask you something?

What is Dex's deal, anyway?

His? Deal?

Yeah, you know, the I'm a closed book, you can't read me or know anything about

me thing.

Yeah, that.

He wasn't always like that.

Just had a rough go of it the last little while.

And I break up with Heather, I mean.

Who's Heather?

He didn't mention it?

No, he didn't mention it because he doesn't mention anything.

Neither did I.

Right. What time is it? Yep, that's it. Okay, clocking out.

See you tomorrow.

Zach! Zach!

Who's Heather?

Nobody!

Frustration comes with every worthwhile endeavor. Keep pushing through and when

you need inspiration, you know where to go.

Inspiration can only find you if you're out looking because inspiration is

looking too.

Welcome to the Inspiration Cafe.

It's just for myself.

Yeah, for sure. You can follow me.

There you go. And I'll be right back for your drink order. All right. Thank you.

Hey.

Hey.

What are you doing here?

Taking a break.

Did you just get here?

No. No, I've been here.

Big meal.

Just taking off.

I'm... So sorry, sir. I know I just sat you, but I actually didn't realize this

table was already booked.

It's all good.

He's with me.

Can

we

get you guys started with some drinks?

Yes, I will have the Ella Fitzgerald, please.

Okay. A stew beer, please.

you have to try one of these fun drinks.

No, no, no. Let's see.

Ah,

Louis Armstrong, triple sec with maple bitters.

Perfect.

Bitters. Good one. Go have a Louis Armstrong.

Okay, I will be right back with your drinks.

Whether we like it or not, we have got to figure out how to work together

because we are responsible for Andy's legacy.

Look, Dee left us both her shop, and to be honest, I didn't expect it.

But clearly she trusted me, and I'd like to keep things the way they are. And

she trusted me as well, and I think we should grow things.

Here you go.

Thank you. Thank you.

I'd like to tell you a little bit about what I do.

I bring investors to small businesses, small businesses that are passionate

about what they do.

I am passionate about what I do.

Andy always inspired me to grow, to follow my passion, to try and bring joy

everywhere I go. And I think you and I can bring joy to people all over the

country, maybe even the world.

You and I both know how wonderful those candies are.

Why not share them with as many people as possible?

What do you say?

Do fish.

It's a beautiful spot.

But fishing isn't the real deal here, is it?

Might also be about getting to know the real Maggie.

Why don't we start with the real Dex? Because you are not giving me anything.

You're getting to know me.

You are getting to know me. I am not getting to know you. Okay, let's just

about something else.

That's what I mean.

What do you want to know?

All right, well, for starters, tell me about what Auntie means to you.

I could come to her with anything.

She'd give me advice about work, life.

Dating.

Yeah.

She could pretty much get me to open up about anything.

You know, one time she brought me fishing out here.

I forgot the bait, so we used our lunch.

I got nothing.

Except the lecture about how I always go after the wrong type of... What

about you? Did she ever meet any of your boyfriends?

Yeah.

I mean, she mostly disapproved of all of them.

I can't blame her.

I always went after the type of guy who was way too into his work, but it made

it easy to avoid talking about the tough stuff, you know?

Probably why my ex -boyfriend Jonathan... Wait.

Why am I talking about my dating?

No one's forcing you to.

But go ahead. You were telling me about Jonathan.

You were trying to get me to open up.

That's my tactic.

You're using tactics on me? Now you're pivoting. Just tell me about Jonathan.

Just tell me about Heather.

Oh.

What do you... know about Heather? I don't know anything about Heather.

my point. I don't know anything. You are a half -open book in a dimly lit room.

We were together for about a year.

She was sweet.

We went our separate ways.

Why?

When Auntie passed,

Brought back memories of my mom passing and I realized that life is short and

Heather just Wasn't the right one Mom and Dee would have wanted me to be with

the right person and as sweet as she was Heather just wasn't it You

regret

only with the way that I did it

I knew it was the right thing. Yeah.

For both of us.

It's just I couldn't tell her why.

I kind of feel bad about that.

Well, you can still talk to her.

It's never too late.

I got one. Keep the line tight. Keep the line tight. Yep.

I got one. Wait a second. I got one, too. I got one, too. I got one, too.

Hello, everyone.

It's candy creation time.

We've given you the tools. Now it's up to you to combine them into something

special. So dig in and pick out any ingredients you think you might need for

candy -making competition on the last day of the festival.

Will yours be Aunt Dee's next signature candy?

Good luck.

Hi.

Hey. Hi, Maggie. How's the farm?

It's our second harvest.

Better than last year.

Excellent. Yeah. Are you enjoying Aunt Dee's motorcycle?

Oh, it's a beauty. Yeah. I'm honored she gifted it to me. I'm guessing you two

were really close.

Well, we, uh...

We got the farm after my wife passed two years back.

And Dex and I wanted a change, and boy, we sure got it.

Dee helped us settle in.

Anything we needed.

And we took care of her.

Dee had become sort of a second mom to Dex, so when she passed, we card on him.

Is that why he couldn't go to the funeral?

Yeah.

I understand that Dee raised you and your sister since you were kids.

As if we were her own.

Don't give up on Dexter yet.

You haven't always been this way.

Which way?

You haven't noticed.

No, I have, of course.

You're not the first person to say that.

It's been a rough year for him.

What he needs is a friend.

Can I let you in on a little secret? Always.

Today's a special day for him.

Here you go.

See y 'all later. Hey, guys.

Hey, man. Hey.

Nice to see you this morning.

No, you did not.

You never miss work.

Well, it's the first time for everything.

Okay.

Met up with Heather this morning.

We had a little chat.

You.

Had a chat.

I, uh, took some advice that I got. Fishing.

Fishing advice.

You know what?

I feel like there's some major weight off my shoulders.

Oh, man, it's beautiful out there.

Oh, hey, son.

Hey.

Hi.

Hey.

Maggie's here. With my dad.

Out of town.

Playing games.

How wonderful. I invited her over. She mentioned how you struck up a

Did she?

I figured she'd like to partake in Aunt Dee's maple walnut cake.

Your favorite cake.

Your birthday cake.

Happy birthday, son.

Happy birthday, Dad.

Thank you.

Uh, what were we talking about?

You were telling me about your farm.

Well, it's a lot of work, but...

We love it. I only wish that Dex would find more time to spend on his dream.

Dream? Well, he's been bottling maple syrup.

He wants to market... Dad. Dad. Can I not be a proud father for one second?

Look at this.

He designed this himself.

This is great.

We should put it in the shop.

Well, it's a candy shop.

Not Dex's.

Okay. All right. Either way, why haven't you done anything with this?

It's a small group.

It's just a hobby.

Want to try some?

Yes, I do.

So what did you think of it?

That's really good.

Every maple syrup grove has its own personality. It's just how you bring out

flavors. You should market it.

You really should.

I had a plan.

But, you know, other things were more important.

What if there were no obstacles?

Then what?

Might be afraid it would fail.

So my first venture, when I was just starting out, I fell in love with this

company that made baby slings.

You know, but for small dogs.

Precisely the reaction I would get.

I helped.

Pitch it to so many investors. No after no after no.

Until my 14th pitch.

My first yes.

And that became Pupsling.

Pupsling? Yeah.

I've seen the commercials for it.

You have steak in Pupsling? A small amount.

But sometimes you have to start small to go big.

Dee used to say that.

Maybe.

We just need to start small.

We?

Or you.

Uh, you.

However. Anyway, I should get going.

Hey, hey, um.

Yeah? Maggie, why don't we create a flavor together for the contest?

Maybe we can even talk about our partnership.

Sounds like a plan.

I hope you had a good birthday.

Not bad.

Good.

Hey, Zach.

Sorry to call so late.

I need a favor.

Thank you guys so much. Enjoy.

Hi, Dex.

Why are you smiling like that? You're scaring me.

We have a surprise for you.

Zach.

We now present Dex Walters maple syrup live and available for pre

-order. I set up the online store. I got the label design from your dad.

I... I appreciate the gesture, guys.

It's a pretty big deal. It seems like it's happening really fast.

Well, that's the surprise part.

Awesome.

But I got to go because I'm helping my dad with the fall festival at the farm

today. Will I see you there?

Oh, yeah. Yeah, for sure.

Great.

Okay. Here we go. Ready, set, go.

Over here.

Wide open.

This place looks great.

Heads up.

Yeah.

Yeah, it's the second year. It's a good turnout.

Man, you are a busy bee. It's really nice that you have a little time for

football. Yeah, it is. Is it time for the taffy yet?

I believe you are being summoned.

You're just in time for the taffy demonstration.

But before you run off, just a tiny request.

And you can't deny me because I'm your partner now.

I just want you to take a look at something, okay? Five orders.

Already. And an inquiry from Middlebury about carrying your syrup at their

farmer's market.

I got five orders.

Well, it's not going to happen overnight.

You mean there's already sales?

Don't make me say I told you so.

Don't do it.

Because I would love to.

Come on, you want to join us?

The trick to producing the perfect maple toffee is you have to get it to just

the right heat, between 235 and 245 degrees.

Traditionally, it was done over an open fire, just like this.

Does anyone know how maple syrup was first discovered?

Yes, Alyssa.

People saw squirrels drinking it from the trees.

Yes, exactly, A+. Legend has it that Iroquois witnessed squirrels drinking

sap from the trees, so they learned to tap the trees and use the... sap to cure

their meats.

Now, Vermont maple producers export their syrup to over 50 countries

Yes, Alyssa?

When do we get to try the taffy?

Yeah, when do we get to try the taffy?

Right now.

Let's go.

Now, this is when the real magic happens, when the syrup hits the ice.

Good. Now, wait 10 seconds and put your stick at the end of the syrup and then

roll it up.

Guys, this is one of the healthiest sweet treats you can have.

Right, Dad?

Absolutely. Yeah.

All right, kids, now go ahead and give it a taste.

What do you think?

Scale of one to ten.

You want to come over here and try some?

Yeah.

Thank you.

Do you want one? All right. Oh, yes, please.

Go now.

Can you put the stick?

All right. In the end, just like that. Let it sit there for one second. Now

you're going to roll it up.

Okay.

Nice technique, partner.

I got you, partner.

Good game.

Is there anything she can't do?

Nope, not really.

Hey, you want to sneak out of here?

What are you thinking?

Oh, you have that new candy flavor we've got to work on.

I'm going to need a ride because Jody dropped me off.

Well, I see my ride. How are you getting there?

Hop on.

Hold on tight.

I hope you didn't mind me taking the scenic route.

Oh, not at all.

It's so beautiful out here.

Yeah, this is my happy place.

Auntie used to bring us camping here when we were kids.

Yeah, she told me.

You know, she showed me this place.

I come out here on my own sometimes.

Do some thinking.

Good place for that.

You know, Dee and I would have some great conversations out here.

Now that surprises me.

How does that surprise you?

I don't know if you know this, but word around town

is you're a little bit of a closed book.

If I'm a closed book, that makes you an epic choose -your -own -adventure novel.

That's right.

Makes me feel like I'm a kid again. I love this.

This is always my favorite part of camping.

Yeah. I loved s'mores so much.

One night, I had a bunch of them in my sleeping bag.

And Auntie always told us, never leave food in the tent.

So we all go to sleep.

And then we wake up in the middle of the night to a bear.

sniffing around. He wanted the s'mores.

Jodi and I screamed at the top of our lungs. Luckily, we scared him away.

It wasn't funny.

I was really scary.

No, I'm sorry.

Dee told me this story.

She did?

She did, yeah.

She said it was a raccoon.

Yeah. Yeah. Raccoons? That can be scary. In the middle of the night. Oh, no,

they're pretty cute. No, not when they're sniffing around in your sleeping

I spent the rest of the night in Auntie's truck.

Nope.

So, Miss Choose Your Own Adventure Novel, what was that about?

Nothing.

Nothing.

I have a terrible poker face.

There's this project I may have to give up on.

I thought you never give up.

That's the confusing part because I do not give up.

It just doesn't feel right anymore.

Even as the words are coming out of my mouth, I just feel like a failure.

Auntie always encouraged me to go out into the world and make something of

myself and make her proud.

And I feel like I did that, you know.

It's just, I'm starting to realize that, I don't know how

unfulfilling that's been.

I guess when you work so much, it's,

It's hard to see it.

I have a tough time letting go as well.

No. You?

Sometimes you have to let go.

Let go and freedom will flow.

It's one of Hinty's candy wrapper philosophies.

I have an idea.

We have to come up with a new candy flavor for the contest.

Why don't we also come up with our own words of wisdom to use?

You know, to keep her tradition alive.

I don't think I'd be too good at that.

Oh, come on.

Just dig a little.

Okay?

I'll go first. Okay.

Okay.

Your future starts today, not tomorrow.

Oh, that's good.

Yeah. I like that.

Your turn.

When in doubt, trust your instincts.

Keep it as a graham cracker. Yeah, yeah. Here you go. Thanks.

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

Share your treasure with those you love.

Morning. Morning.

Morning.

What you doing?

Thinking.

Me too.

You too?

Yeah, what you thinking about?

You know, what are you thinking about?

Thinking, you know, candy.

Candy? Yeah, I'm thinking about our candy recipe.

You already make the best flavor this town has ever seen.

I am.

Well, last week, there was chocolate.

With maple syrup and a hint of pumpkin spice.

Submission complete.

Mission complete, I guess. Look at this.

Hey, I'm going to clean this mess up. Do you want to put this somewhere? Okay,

great. No problem.

Hey.

Looks like you two are getting along.

You're learning how to work together.

Turns out you have to get a little.

So I did.

I don't know if it's being back in the shop or a change of pace or... Yeah,

a minute.

What? You kissed him.

What? You did. You kissed him. You don't know what you're talking about.

Tell me the truth.

I am telling you the truth. And that is a lie.

This is me you're talking to, Meg. Well, I'm not admitting anything.

Clearly.

Okay, we may have kissed.

I knew it.

It happened last night. And then we haven't really talked

about it.

Hi. You coming to the hayride?

Um, well, yes, she is. And she might even have a date.

Date? Do tell.

That's not it. Hey, guys.

Hi, Dex.

Hey.

We gotta go.

I just got here. I'm gonna get some candy. Maybe later. We gotta go.

You want to go to the hayride with me?

I would love to.

We have been riding this thing since we were too little to climb up on it. That

is true. Believe it or not, I was scared to get on it.

I can see why.

I want to know who convinced Auntie to start this tradition.

That would have been Uncle Jim.

It's where they first fell in love.

I have a confession to make.

Me too.

You first.

Well, I was checking out my new website.

There's a few more sales.

You're selling your syrup?

Yes, I am. Right on. Sign me up for a case. A case? Two?

Does he get a discount with that?

Yes.

You have a lucky day, Eddie.

Thanks, Tex.

Thank you.

Yeah.

All right.

Why don't you tell me your confession?

I'm really glad I'm here, Dave.

So am I.

Thanks for the drive back.

Of course.

Maybe one day you'll let me drive it?

Probably not.

Fine.

I had fun.

Thank you.

Hey, you know what? We still haven't talked about a deal.

Deal.

I just assumed that we were both avoiding it.

Well, if you want to talk about a deal...

Yeah, I'll be here.

I mean, I'll be there. There.

My home.

I'm around.

You know where to find me.

Okay.

Good morning.

Good morning.

You're up early.

Always.

Just pouring myself some coffee. You want some?

I would love some. Thank you.

How's your sleep?

Great. Great. You know, I forgot how nice it is to sleep and peace and about

other night.

Go ahead.

No, you go.

no no please you you go okay i'll go jonathan jonathan what uh what what are

doing here i'm sorry for the drop -in but i was thinking about what you said

i think i can help with your co -owner problem i'm sorry i'm jonathan from

richardson and murphy i'm dex her co -owner problem the maple syrup guy great

you're the one i want to talk to no offense maggie maggie was filling me in

your situation situation we could talk that's what we're doing privately Okay,

but I think Dex is going to want to hear this. Trust me.

I know you don't want to sell.

But Maggie and I have a team of investors lined up that are just poised,

to bring this operation national.

Operation? I never said operation.

We expand maple candy production internationally using exclusively your

And then we side market the surplus syrup to Japan. Japan? Yes, they go

for Vermont maple syrup. Do you have any idea how big the global market for

maple syrup is? I have no idea, but I'm sure you're going to tell me.

$500 million.

$500 million. I had no idea.

That's a lot of fear.

With your expertise and our investors, we could put an Aunt Dee's in every

city. Aunt Dee's face plastered everywhere. Aunt Dee becomes everyone's

Did you help them put this together?

No. I mean, no, not exactly.

Don't be modest. She did, but it was with a different company. This is much

better.

Listen, I can explain.

One other option.

Well, we could buy you out. There's an offer in there if that's the way you

to go.

Jonathan!

Thanks, Amir.

Dex, wait, please.

Why do I get the feeling like this didn't go well?

Supposed to be windy tonight.

They're just going to blow all over the place again.

Good.

Give me another distraction tomorrow.

Are you going to be mad at me forever?

No, of course not.

But you put this whole thing together behind my back.

I didn't think of it that way.

I thought that you'd be happy that I saved the deal for both of us.

You were only supposed to be gone for two days. I know. You know.

Look, my Aunt Dee gave him half of her business for a reason.

And it wasn't for him to step away.

She wouldn't want that.

I don't want that.

I understand.

I need to go talk to him.

Well, I'm staying at an Airbnb by the library.

Charming. The cell service isn't great, so I'll be wandering around looking for

higher ground.

Talk soon.

Thank you.

Hey. Hey.

Look, I am sorry that I made you feel like I went behind your back in any way.

That is not what happened.

When we got Aunt Dee's, honestly, I truly believed that the best way to

her legacy was to make it the next great candy company.

And yes, I went to Jonathan with that idea.

But along the way, I...

I started to want to honor your dreams for the company, too, and now I don't

know what the right thing to do is.

I think I do.

You're signing away your hat?

I didn't... I didn't think things would get so complicated.

So, I'm taking the buyout. Stepping away.

Good luck.

I really mean that.

He's selling his half?

I've been trying to figure out what Aunt Dee would want us to do with the store,

and now I am more confused than ever.

But I wanted to show you something.

Andy left me this letter.

And there is something inside of it that I thought she would want me to share.

It's us from the first festival.

I don't believe it. She left us a few surprises.

What did the letter say?

When someone you love becomes a memory.

The memory becomes a treasure.

Share your treasures with those you love.

What do you think she's telling you?

I thought I knew, but now I don't.

So, that's it?

You decided you're selling? Yeah.

Yeah, if I sell my share, I can devote more time to the farm.

You know, help you with your workload?

No, no, this is not about my workload. I like my workload.

I thought you and Maggie were working this through.

Yeah, so did I.

So what happened?

I guess I let my guard down.

And what does that mean?

I don't know, Dad. I mean, I thought I knew her.

I guess I don't.

D wanted us to carry on the shop together, but Maggie had other plans.

Besides, it is her family, right? Why am I going to step in the way of that?

I just wish that she had been straight with me.

Would you tell her that?

Yeah.

Yeah, just in not so many words.

What?

You, you are a man of not so many words.

Talk to her.

Tell her how you're really feeling.

You might be giving up more than just the story here.

Dex, keep this close to your heart as a symbol of what we've started together.

It's up to you to unlock the future.

Next.

Now it's your turn. Write a letter to someone special to you.

Be vulnerable and express your true feelings.

Keep it close.

Hey, it's Maggie.

Please call me back.

We need to talk.

Maggie?

Is everything okay?

Yeah. Is Dex here?

No, he took off on his bike.

He said he needed some time to think.

I know exactly where he is.

Could I?

I'm way ahead of you.

I recognize the sound of that engine anywhere.

What are you doing here?

I got your letter.

And you were right.

It is the little things.

You know, the laughter and the memories.

But it is also the big things.

It's being home.

It's being with family and Andy's house and her shop.

Being reminded of everything and everyone that I love.

It's like I was a closed book.

Until you.

We can do anything that you want with Auntie's shop.

I just don't want to lose you.

I don't want to lose you either.

You know, I think it's pretty clear that, um...

Auntie left us her shop because she trusted us, but she was also trying to

us together in her own special way.

Do you recognize this?

Yeah, it's her music box.

Yeah, she loved this poem that's inscribed in it.

A wise old owl lived in an oak. The more he saw, the less he spoke. The less he

spoke, the more he heard. Now isn't he a wise old bird?

So I tried to open it.

But she didn't leave me the key.

Wait a second.

I had the key was attached to the owl.

I had it in my pocket before I left.

Okay, so it fell off.

It's got to be somewhere.

Yeah, but where?

I don't know how we're ever going to find it out here.

Can't believe I lost it.

It's okay.

No, it's not. You left me the key.

I finally figured out what it's for, and I lose it.

Look, if you want to blame anybody, blame me. It was my fault.

Your fault? Yes, because if I would have just been an adult and had a

conversation, then you wouldn't have run off into the woods and lost your key.

It's not your fault. It's my fault.

You know what?

It doesn't matter.

It doesn't. We found what we were supposed to find.

She wanted us to find each other.

That's all that matters.

Still, like she had a spare for everything.

Wait a second.

She had the words to the owl poem framed in her office.

Dear Maggie and Dex, if you're reading this wrapper, you've found each other,

and that couldn't make me happier.

Trust your instincts and use your strengths.

Everything's better in twos.

Now the moment you've all been waiting for.

Judges, you've sampled the sweets, and now it's time to make your choice for

best new flavor.

Ready, judges?

And number nine's all around. It's unanimous. That would be Fiery Cayenne

Caramel. Congratulations.

And with that, it's time to close out the 30th annual Sweet Autumn Fest with

treats and drinks and music and tea style.

I've never seen this before.

Maple sugar creams.

Icy maple crunch.

Blueberry maple squares.

Looks like somebody was inspired by our maple syrup.

Hey, where are you guys?

You missed the, um... Hey, Dex and I have a business proposal for you.

Can you come down to the shop?

Yeah.

Don't worry, we're late. We had a little business.

Yeah. Happy fall fling. Happy fall fling. Happy fall fling. Speaking of

business, there was a well -dressed guy looking for you earlier.

Oh, you mean that gentleman?

Sorry. Jonathan, nice to meet you guys.

I've heard a lot about you. Well, we've heard a lot about you.

Good to finally meet you.

Hey, we are so sad. This is your last night.

But we understand how busy you are. Yeah, and she's about to get busier.

We're launching a new line of Andes candies.

Inspired from the original maple bites.

And if they're half as good as the maple pumpkin spice, then I think Andes is

going to be household name across the country. And locally sourced, locally

made. We're also expanding the website and online sales.

Is that your specialty?

Actually, that would be mine. Of course.

I've got some really exciting ideas for the website.

Loyalty programs, social media promotions, live chats. It's going to

you're shopping in the store. From anywhere in the country.

And eventually the world.

That is great.

Can I pre -order one of everything? You bet.

So, does this mean... It means that Jonathan will be running things in

Minneapolis and...

I will be staying here.

That's amazing.

Auntie would be so happy.

Oh, this is my favorite.

Would you care to? I would love to.

It's Ron, right?

Yeah. So tell me about the farm. Yeah, sure. Well, we've got all kinds of

berries. We grow corn. And then, of course, there's Texas.

I'm just going to go over there.

Well done, partner.

Back at you, partner.

You gonna eat that?

What does the rapper say?

Let the lady drive.

What? Show me. Give me the keys.

Show me.

Give me the key.

Nice ride.

Thank you.

Is that a 66 Superhawk? It is.

I don't see many of those. Oh, I know.

Hold on tight You bet

An unexpected detour to Alaska could be fate. How long have you two been

together? We're not, no. We're definitely not.

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