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>> It'll [music] be Sterling Summit

Capital's best year yet. Thanks for

coming.

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>> See you after the break. Kate Stone,

executive VP of our distressed

properties division. Congratulations.

>> Thank you, sir.

>> Well, that's welld deserved. I mean,

your eye for seeing the potential of

[music] distressed properties has

skyrocketed over the last couple years.

You've done a tremendous job.

>> Thank you so much. So, hey, am I taking

Harvey's job, though? I mean, did he

retire or

>> No, he he did not. He is actually

working more from home. Um, he wanted to

take a step back for family time. And

[music] he doesn't handle pressure the

way you do,

>> right?

>> So, I understand that you're heading to

a spa retreat for your Christmas break.

>> Yes, I am.

>> Well, okay. That means you'll come back

recharged for more hours, more work, and

more success next year.

>> Yes. Thank you.

>> Enjoy yourself. Thanks.

More headaches. Ah, comes with a job.

Hey, do we ever get the signed escro

papers back from that place in the

mountains? You never stop working. I

love it. But yes, the Merry Mountain Inn

should be in your inbox.

>> Good. Good.

The pictures are amazing. I They have

this parlor room.

Getting to work with properties like

that. It is the best part of this job.

>> And you're stopping by there next week

after the spa, right? I am so jealous.

By the way,

>> yeah, it's actually not far. I get a

chance to see the property in person,

meet the owners, the Millers, I think.

>> Oh, by the way, your parents left a

message during the party. They said that

they've landed in Batswana and they will

see you Christmas Day

>> for church and presents. Yep. They're

doing an African safari. [music]

Off the grid. Off the grid. Sounds nice,

doesn't it?

>> You could be off the grid at that spa.

Just turn your phone off. Done. Maybe I

will.

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>> Hey, cuz.

>> Hey.

>> Woo. It's looking good.

>> Yeah, thanks.

>> Yeah. Hey. Uh, any bookings today?

>> Uh, I don't think so, but you should ask

your mom and dad. They're upstairs

eating a caramel yolog. All happily in

love.

>> All in love, huh?

>> Yeah.

>> And they make it look so easy. Way too

easy, right?

>> Yeah. [laughter]

>> Hey, how was your date last night?

>> Uh, it was nice.

>> You liked her?

>> No. I mean, the pasta was good. She was

nice. It was Look, we just wasn't right.

Okay. I appreciate what you're doing.

Just no more setups.

>> No more setups. I got it. Okay. Just

that I want you to be happy and find

your person.

>> I am happy. Okay. I just haven't clicked

with anybody yet. All right.

>> You did click with somebody once. Yes,

you did. Don't give me that look. You

did too click with somebody. What was

her name? Um, the girl in business

school from a long time ago.

>> Oh, Katie.

>> Yeah. Whatever happened to her?

>> That's I last I heard she was living it

up in the city.

>> Yeah. I used to be so in love with her,

though.

>> Oh, you know what? Ancient history.

Okay.

>> Yeah.

>> Yeah. I'll see you inside. Okay.

>> See you later.

>> [laughter]

>> Wow, so good.

>> Hey, where you guys are?

>> Hey, honey.

>> Hey.

>> You want a piece of uol? It's my newest

recipe.

>> Yes, please. Don't have to ask me twice.

>> How'd it go with the church this

morning?

>> Uh, it's great. Yeah, Greg and I are uh

trying to get that Renault done before

Christmas.

>> Well, they're lucky to have you guys.

>> Well, you know, we've been having a slow

week. Thank you. So, we are glad to

help. Hey, listen. Uh, Brooke mentioned

that there weren't any more reservations

coming in. I know it's been tough since

Harrison Farmers moved out of state, but

we got to do something.

>> Can you imagine after 40 years?

>> Well, they're quarterly events. We only

needed a few guest reservations to stay

afloat. And we can find you another

client just like that. Okay. But in the

meantime, I think that maybe we should

up your market. What? What was that?

What's the look? There's no look.

>> What look?

>> If there was a look. Okay, come on.

Spill the beans. Who wants to go first?

>> We stopped taking reservations.

>> What?

>> We were going to talk to you when

>> Well, we were trying to find a good

time.

>> Okay. Front entrance is all done.

>> Oh, thank you.

>> Mhm. Take a seat, honey. Okay.

>> Yeah. Join this conversation.

>> What's going on? We told you about the

company interested in buying the inn.

>> Yeah. Well, we went ahead with the sale

of the property.

>> We signed a contract last night.

>> Wait, what? You signed last night?

>> Yeah, you mentioned it, but like I

didn't think that you were ready to pull

the trigger on this.

>> Well, it's a lot to maintain with less

income. We stopped hiring housekeeping

service. We closed the parlor and other

rooms.

>> And your dad almost threw his back out

the other day trying to fix the

radiator.

>> What? Dad, why don't you call me? Well,

we just we're ready to take it easy.

Your mom wants to go back to baking and

gardening like she used to.

>> And your dad wants to get back to

tinkering antiques like he used to.

>> Okay. But you guys can do those things

without selling the in. I mean, look, I

can come and help more. Okay, I'll do

that. [music] And I don't know, Brooke,

do you maybe have time to help more?

>> Yeah, of course. I mean, I I can make my

own hours at the accounting firm. I can.

>> You already have a career.

>> I know, but

>> we can help. Emit, you you own a

construction company. You can't possibly

run that as well as the inn.

>> Listen, if this is going to be our last

Christmas at the inn, why don't we make

the best of it? Why don't you stay here

for the week? It'd be a lot safer with

the storm coming in. She's right. And we

might need the extra help. [music]

That's a good idea. And and you could

stay here, too, honey. This is a

familyrun business. And you're family

and it's Christmas time.

>> You're right, Mom. It is a family run

in. And I think it should stay like

that. Don't sell. Not yet. Okay. At

least give me a chance to stop this sale

just to see if it's possible. Okay? And

then we'll we'll figure out a schedule

where we can all help and and we'll do

what we got to do to muster up more

business.

>> Well, we already signed, but I don't

think it's going to hurt to ask.

>> If you feel strongly about it.

>> I do.

Now, what's the name of the company that

wants to buy it?

>> Sterling Summit Capital Group. How may I

help you?

I'm sorry he's out. Most are out for the

holidays. Mhm.

>> May I help you?

>> Hi there. Yes. Name's EMTT Miller.

Pleasure to meet you. I am here to speak

to whoever's in charge of the

acquisition of my parents' property.

It's the uh Mary Mountain in

>> That would be Kate Stone. Let me see if

she's available.

>> Like Katie Stone.

>> Kate Stone.

>> Kate Stone.

>> Yes.

Kidstone.

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I'm

>> I'm sorry. Who?

>> He says that he's the son of the Millers

who were selling the Merry Mountain in

>> EMTT Miller.

>> EMTT Miller.

>> Yeah.

>> EMTT Miller.

>> Yeah.

>> Uh, send him in.

>> Okay.

Follow me.

>> Yes, ma'am.

It's good. Kate. Kate's telling Katie.

[clears throat]

>> Thank you, Maggie.

>> EMTT.

>> Katie. Oh, it's Kate now.

[clears throat]

>> Wow.

What's it been like 15 years?

>> Yeah, 15 years.

>> Aren't you supposed to be overseas

somewhere?

>> Uh, retired last year. Actually, started

my own construction business.

>> I thought duty first.

>> That's funny. That's actually what I

called my company. Um, duty first

construction.

>> Wow.

>> Yeah. Well, I figured after 25 years of

service, maybe it was time to be a

little closer to my parents.

You look great.

>> Thank you. Can't get over the beard.

>> I know, right? Me either. [laughter]

Uh

well, I mean, look at all this. You're

like a big fancy

>> I'm a distressed property buyer.

>> Dad, yeah, I was going to say you kind

of look a little stressed.

[sighs]

Only you would make that joke.

>> No, only cuz I thought it'd make you

smile.

>> You always were good at that.

>> Well, I'm sure now you got someone else

to make you smile these days, right?

>> Oh, I'm

I'm fine. Yeah, I'm good. Yeah, I'm

good.

>> Good.

>> Yes. Good.

>> Good.

>> I mean, are you though? I mean, like the

girl I remember, she like loved

Christmas. So, I'm looking around here

and I'm like, what is your Christmas

decorations?

I have a wreath.

>> Yeah.

>> You know, I'm pretty busy, so

>> Right. Yeah.

>> I'm sorry. Why are you here? Exactly.

>> Right. I'm I'm sorry. Look, I was just

wondering if maybe you'd be open to

discussing, you know, the purchase of my

parents in

>> Did your parents change their mind?

>> No, not exactly. But I mean, this isn't

a done deal yet, right?

>> Well, well, I'll be there to see the

property and make my final decision next

Friday. I can talk to them then.

>> Okay. But you're not willing to talk to

me now.

>> You're not the seller.

>> Okay. But you bought a property and like

signed the papers without even having a

look at it.

>> I don't spend time driving out to a

property unless I already know I can

have it. You know, Emma, your parents

called us.

>> Yes, they did.

Well, you were always a go-getter. So,

looks like you got everything you ever

wanted.

>> Not everything. EMTT.

>> Katie.

Hey, come on. Look, you had all these

plans [music]

and dreams and they were good. You don't

want to be going from base to base, year

after year. It's not the life for you,

right? You didn't want that, did you? I

mean, look at this,

right?

>> I guess you decided for both of us,

>> Katie.

>> Kate, you know, I have a lot to do,

EMTT. So,

>> well, would you still [music] be open to

just at least discussing this on Friday

when you come to the property?

>> I'm not sure that's a good idea.

>> No, why not?

>> I know it was a long time ago, but what

we were meant something [music] to me,

even if it didn't mean much to you.

>> You know, it did mean something.

>> I can't [music]

do this. I'm sorry. I'd rather you not

be there next week.

>> Katie,

>> please.

Okay.

>> Thank you.

>> Sure thing.

It's me.

>> Oh, come in.

>> I was going to take off.

>> Are you okay?

>> Yeah.

>> Oh,

uh, the meeting. You were listening

>> and taking notes like usual.

>> I'm so sorry I had to hear all that. I

met and I dated years ago. Opposites

attract.

>> Yeah. He was stationed at Fort Hamilton

and he was wearing his uniform and he

was so charming and kind.

It's love at first sight.

At least for me.

I mean, we [music] only dated 4 months

before he shipped out, but I was

convinced he was the one and then he

just ended [music] it.

But I mean, clearly we're very different

people. I'm I'm sure it wouldn't have

worked out.

>> What a way to kick off the holidays. But

soon you'll be at that spa and you can

forget about everything. Yes. Yes. I

need a break from my life. [laughter] I

think you'll get one. A from your lips

to God's ears.

Thanks for tuning in [music] this week.

And this Christmas season, if things

feel stressful from time to time, take a

moment to give yourself grace and

remember [music] that the best way to

relax is to trust God. Listen to his

guidance [music] and let him do the

rest.

Listen, huh? I'll do [music] my best.

Oh, cool. See you in a week, Merry

[music] Mountain in

Okay,

19 more minutes. All right, got this.

Good morning.

Can you hear me?

Do you know where you are?

>> Careful.

>> You're at the Merry Mountain. Endear. Do

you know your name?

>> My name? Of course. It's [music] um

I don't know.

>> [music]

>> Can you tell me anything about yourself?

>> No.

>> Do you remember how you got here?

>> Um,

it's okay. I'm just going to check your

vitals and make sure everything's still

stable. Okay. Okay.

>> Don't worry.

>> [sighs and clears throat]

>> Hey, Mom. Dad, where you at?

>> We're up here, sweetie.

>> Hey, there you guys are.

>> Hey.

>> Hey.

>> So, what what's going on? [sighs]

>> Late last night, the sheriff found a

woman walking along the road. He thinks

she might have been in an accident of

some kind.

>> Any idea where she came from? They don't

know. They can't find the car. I mean,

with this blizzard,

>> the car went into a ditch along the

highway. No telling when it might be

recovered.

>> Okay. Well, [clears throat] I mean,

how'd she end up here at the end?

>> Paramedic buddy of mine called at 2:00

a.m. The clinic was past the bridge.

Didn't want to risk the trip.

>> That and the north bridge are closed

now, iced over. But we have plenty of

room here.

>> She doing okay?

>> Doctor seems to think so. She said

nothing serious, no concussion, but she

seems pretty out of it. Yeah, some sort

of amnesia. The poor thing.

>> She has no ID with her either.

>> Amnesia.

>> Hi.

>> Hey.

Sorry to bother you.

But like why do I know that this is

called a bed and that 2 plus t was four,

but I don't know my own name.

>> It sounds like those are two different

parts of the brain.

>> That's true. Thank you, EMTT. You're

>> welcome. But why don't I remember

anything about like me?

>> It's post-traumatic memory loss. It

typically affects personal, not global

memories and not skills.

>> Yeah. Like for example, you might not

remember what kind of car you own, but

you'll remember how to drive it.

>> Indeed.

>> Thank you, EMTT. How long will this

last? A few days to maybe a week. It's

hard to say.

[sighs]

The more you stay relaxed, the better.

Objects, sounds, even smells can trigger

memories. Just get some rest. Let me

know if there's any changes and I'll

come back to check in on you soon. Okay.

Thank you.

Yeah. Here we go.

Try to keep her peaceful. It's important

for her brain during this recovery

process. No stress [music] of any kind.

We want her happy and relaxed. We'll

take good care of her.

>> I asked the sheriff to keep an eye out

for any missing person's report in the

area. If he hears anything, he'll be in

touch.

>> And right before Christmas.

Thank you.

>> Of course.

All right.

It's a beauty.

>> Oh, yeah. A lot more room for meal prep.

[laughter]

Hey, I hear there's been some excitement

down at the end.

>> Really? What are you hearing?

>> Oh, my wife's Bible study tends to segue

from the scripture to talk about

important town events. There's a new

woman in town that was the topic of

conversation this morning.

>> To be honest, I don't know what I'm

going to do.

>> What's going on?

>> Remember Katie?

>> Katie?

>> Yeah. Like Katie that I dated a long

time ago before I shipped out Katie.

>> Oh, you're the one that got away. Katie,

[laughter]

the

>> one

>> I remember you talking about her.

>> Yeah, well, she's the one at the end

with amnesia.

>> Wow.

>> Yeah. Doesn't remember anything about

herself or about me or about the company

that she works for that's about to buy

the end.

Well, it gets better. I can't tell her

anything about it. Doctor's orders, you

know, they don't want us to stress her

out. And the thing is, man, I just saw

her yesterday.

>> Yesterday?

>> Yesterday. So, I drove all the way

downtown going to this big fancy office

building. I want to stop the sale,

right? Well, guess who's in there?

Katie, professionally known as Kate now.

And she's the one in charge of

everything. I mean, what are the

chances? How did the meeting go

downtown?

>> Oh, man. Not good. She basically told me

she didn't want to see me again.

And if I'm being honest,

I've always regretted how that

relationship ended.

>> Remind me.

>> She was great. We were great. I mean,

she was a student and she got her MBA

and all these Manhattan firms started

offering her just these amazing jobs.

I was a workingass sergeant at the time.

I'm bouncing around from base to base.

She started soaring up the corporate

ladder like she was on fire.

She'd have lost all that with me.

>> So wait,

she was willing to follow you and you

broke up with her?

>> Yeah.

I didn't think she'd be happy with that

life.

I wasn't sure she'd be happy with me.

>> [sighs]

>> Man, but it was good to see her.

How am I supposed to be around her this

whole time and just like say nothing

about what's happening right now?

>> I just want to do the right thing.

>> You're protecting her health, aren't

you? That is doing the right thing.

>> I hope so. Kind of feels like a second

chance.

one that I do not deserve.

>> Just look at this time as a gift.

Focus on helping her and

let the big guy take care of the rest.

[music]

>> [music]

>> Here

we No.

>> Dinner is served.

>> Looks amazing.

>> So good.

>> Mhm.

>> Thank you. Oh, thank you, Mom.

>> Yes. You're welcome.

>> Hello.

>> Hi.

>> Hey. How are you?

>> You're just in time. Please sit down.

This is our niece, Brooke.

>> Hi. It's nice to meet you. Nice to meet

you.

>> Well, hands.

>> Yep.

>> Yeah.

Uh, thank you Lord for the food. Bless

the hands that made it. Bless the family

and our new mystery visitor.

>> Amen.

>> Amen.

>> Amen.

>> Um, what should we call you, dear? Until

you can remember your name.

>> Oh. Uh,

I'm open to suggestions.

>> Well, how about Norma? [laughter]

What's my mother's name? Norma.

>> Oh, we know.

>> Honey, does she look like a Norma?

>> Maybe not. No.

>> How about Samantha? What about something

medieval like Gwennavir?

>> What about

Katie?

>> Katie.

I like it.

>> Well, welcome to the family, Katie.

>> Yes.

>> Yeah.

>> Thank you.

>> Yeah.

>> Cheers.

>> Cheers,

>> Katie. How about after dinner I bring up

some pajamas? [music] I think we're

about the same size. That would be

wonderful.

>> Great. Okay. And then maybe tomorrow if

the weather calms down, we can take a

walk into town and we can see about

getting you [music] some new clothes.

>> Thank you all for everything. I just I

don't know how to repay you for my

beautiful room and and all this food and

whatever you'd be buying me because I

don't have any money.

>> Don't concern yourself with that. You're

fine.

>> Yeah. I All we want is for you to get

better.

Well, may maybe I can help out with a

guest. Just like help out during their

stay somehow.

>> Doctor said you're supposed to be

relaxing.

>> And besides, you're kind of the only

guest right now.

>> Yeah, true story.

>> Yeah, we're selling the inn.

>> Mom,

I don't think she wants to be bothered

with family business right now.

>> Oh, is this okay? Your inn is so

beautiful. Thank you. I'm sure you've

brought a lot of joy to a lot of people

at Christmas time. And the new owner

will as well.

>> Oh, yeah.

>> Thank you. Cheers,

>> Gail. I think it's time to eat.

>> Oh, yes. I was just going to say mashed

potatoes, uh, roast beef, salad, please.

>> Stop right here.

>> Hey.

>> Wow. It looks like you two had a very

successful day.

>> We did. And you said you felt a little

more like you now, right? I think so.

God, whoever that is. [laughter] Got new

shoes, new clothes, new purse. I don't

have much to put in the purse just yet.

Not yet. [music]

>> At least I have one. [laughter]

>> That's the spirit.

>> Okay. I'm going to go work on those end

ofear invoices and I'll see you later.

>> Okay. Thanks, honey.

>> All right.

>> Okay. Um, well, what can I do?

absolutely nothing. You must be

exhausted after a day like today.

>> I I really want to contribute somehow.

It's the least I can do. And you know, I

I actually think it might help me feel

better.

>> Sold.

Well, if you'll excuse me, I have a date

with a very finicky hot water heater.

[laughter]

>> You start here. Okay.

We're trying to get the inn looking as

beautiful as we can before the buyer

arrives next week.

>> All right, they'll do.

>> If you don't mind my asking, why are you

guys selling? This place is incredible.

Well, [sighs]

we lost the folks that kept us the

[music] busiest. It's probably for the

best.

>> Why do you say that?

I think Ron is ready to start relaxing.

He's worked so hard for so many years.

[bell]

[bell]

Hi.

>> Hi.

>> What are you doing?

>> Cleaning the floor. What do you think?

>> I think I can't get over how different

you seem.

>> Different from what?

>> From yesterday, I guess.

>> Oh,

>> yeah.

>> Well, I I am feeling much better.

>> Really? That's good. You got any new

memories?

>> Sort of. So, this soap um the smell of

it reminded me of something I think my

high school.

>> It's probably the same soap.

>> Maybe I had this flash of getting my

report card, I think. And I I think I

was a pretty good student.

>> Oh, I bet you are a high achiever.

>> Yes, sir. And I'm going to get this

floor as sparkling as it can be.

>> I mean, they look amazing. Well done.

>> Thank you. It is so beautiful here.

I just

Oh, nothing.

>> What?

>> Well, just like if if there was just

like a couple more Christmas trees, but

it's fine. [laughter]

>> You want to go Christmas tree shopping?

>> Can we?

>> Absolutely.

>> Really?

>> Supposed to be a break in the weather

this evening.

[music]

>> [music]

>> You getting another memory?

>> No, but I love this.

>> It It smells like like

>> like pine.

[laughter]

>> I was going to say [music] it smells

like like magic and comfort all at the

same time.

>> I might not know much about myself, but

I know I love Christmas.

>> Yes, you do.

I mean, it's like, you know, it's

evident that you love Christmas. Anyway,

listen, why don't we go all out at the

end, huh? I mean, you've worked so hard

to clean it up. Let's just buy a bunch

of trees.

>> Yeah.

>> Yeah.

>> Pick what you like.

>> I mean, these all look great. That big

one would be perfect for the entryway.

>> Yes, it would.

>> But I don't have any way to contribute.

It's all going to be expensive.

>> Hey, don't worry about it, okay? My

company [music] has had an incredible

first year, and to be honest, my parents

love this. Let's do it.

>> Don't you think the buyer will love it,

too?

>> Yes, I do. Well, it's going to take him

a while to process this order. Want to

grab some hot chocolate?

>> Yes.

>> Good for you, ma'am. [laughter]

>> Oh, thank you.

>> Here you are.

>> Thank you for this. Oh,

>> you don't have to keep thanking me.

>> I'll I'll pay it back whenever.

>> No, honestly, no need to say that. Okay,

I got you.

I I keep getting these whiffs of

familiarity.

Almost like dja vu,

but I don't know what any of it means.

>> Well, doctor's orders, right? Just

relax, enjoy life, be spontaneous. All

right. No overthinking. [laughter] Yeah.

Just uh do whatever you feel like.

>> Okay. I feel like getting to know you.

Tell me about yourself.

>> Uh, I'm a pretty simple guy. 25 years in

the Marines. And I like my coffee black.

>> Thank you for your service.

[snorts]

>> I own two pairs of shoes. I own my own

construction company. Never been

married. Therefore, no kids.

>> You seeing anyone?

>> Nah. I mean, I've dated here and there,

but uh when I was overseas, I just moved

around too much. And now that I'm back

here, well, just kind of focus on work

and volunteering at the church.

>> Come on. I can't believe you've never

been in a serious relationship.

>> Yeah. Why would you say that?

>> Well, I mean, look at you. You You've

clearly got your act together. Retired

military with your own company, who's

had an incredible year, by the way. Not

to mention your good looks and charm.

And I'm just I'm just saying that you're

a catch obviously like objectively.

>> There was someone once.

Yeah. She was everything I'd ever

wanted.

It was love at first sight.

She was warm and caring and beautiful

and she had these eyes.

Felt like you could get lost in them.

Whenever you talked to her, it's the way

she looked at you, the way she listened.

You just knew that you had every ounce

of her attention.

It's like the rest of the world just

disappeared.

Like none of it mattered.

>> What happened?

>> Made the biggest mistake of my life.

>> What did you do?

>> Nothing.

did nothing.

She was this successful business dynamo.

Just world of possibilities ahead of

her. And I did not want her to stop

pursuing her dreams, you know, just to

follow me around.

But I've come to realize that that

wasn't just my decision to make.

>> Did you stay friends?

>> I hurt her pretty bad.

biggest regret [music] of my life.

>> Maybe it could still work out somehow

someday if it was meant to be.

I guess this is the part of the

conversation where I would reciprocate.

I would tell [music] you about my first

love, my biggest regrets,

but I don't remember any of them.

I don't even remember if I've ever been

in love.

>> Are you kidding?

>> Catch like you.

>> This little beauty is going to hang

right there.

>> That's beautiful.

>> Just needed to clear the dust on the

gear. isn't just to comb and then polish

her up.

>> You know a lot about music boxes.

>> I love antiques. Each one tells a story

full of memories.

>> Well, I'm a little short on those. Maybe

I should go to an antique store.

>> I could spend all day in those places,

but my attic is full of them. Pretty

sure my grandparents never threw

anything out the entire time they lived

here.

>> Wait, your grandparents lived here? Like

here at this inn?

A lot of history in these walls, but

it's time to let it go. Brooke helps us,

does bookkeeping, but Gail's ready to

retire. I can handle maintenance, storm

prep, backup generator, you name it. But

that leaves Gail to deal with guests and

marketing. And we inherited our big

account that left town. What do we know

about drumming up business for a space

this size? Imagine that's a full-time

job in itself.

[sighs]

Uh, my girl, she just loves to bake and

garden.

>> So, [music] you're doing this for her?

>> Yeah. I just want her to spend her time

doing what she loves.

Oh,

>> she's lucky to have you.

>> Thank you.

Hey, there you are. You seem quiet at

dinner. Thought maybe you headed to bed

early.

>> I read that puzzles are good for the

brain. I saw this on the shelf and I

thought maybe it'll help.

>> You open some company?

>> Sure.

>> I'll be honest, I'm not really great at

puzzles, but uh you know what?

I think I'm just going to find that one

right there. [laughter]

>> I really like this room.

>> Yeah, it's nice, huh? The parlor room.

Parents closed it earlier this year as

part of downsizing.

>> I wondered why it was a little dusty.

It's so cool though. I mean, we should

polish this up for the buyer, too,

right?

>> Yeah.

What is it?

>> Nothing.

You don't want to sell, do you?

>> Not really. No. Look, this place has

been in my family forever.

>> Why have we been fixing it up so this

buyer will love it?

>> Well, because decorating was therapeutic

for you, and I want to see you feeling

better. And to be honest, was having fun

with you.

>> That's sweet. But I don't think your

parents want to sell either.

>> I know, right? I was surprised to see

them sign. There's got to be a way to

make this place successful.

>> I agree. It couldn't be that hard to

find new clients to hold events in a

gorgeous place like this.

I wonder if there's a way out of the

sale. Do you think the buyer's

reasonable?

>> Yeah, I'd like to think that she is.

>> What's her name?

>> I remember her name. Uh, I mean,

>> you know what? I don't even want to know

her name. Who buys a family in at

Christmas time anyway?

Let's just call her the Grinch.

>> The Grinch? I No, I don't think she'd

like to be called the Grinch.

>> Calling her the Grinch makes me happy.

Aren't you supposed to keep me peaceful

and happy? Oh,

>> I mean, you said it. The Grinch it is.

>> Well, maybe in the spirit of Christmas,

this Grinch will reconsider buying when

she sees how important it is to all of

you.

I think we can soften her heart. Don't

you?

Sure like to try.

Hey, morning.

>> Morning.

>> You're up early.

>> Well, Marine never retires.

>> Yeah. Hey, uh, so you've been working

pretty hard, right, [music] to get the

in ready to sell.

>> Yeah, I guess.

>> Yeah, right. It's just It's a little bit

strange, though, don't you think? I

mean, literally, you were trying to stop

the sale a few days ago. So,

>> I don't know. Doctor said we got to keep

Katie peaceful and happy.

>> Yeah, peaceful, right? Uh, what's really

going on?

I've known you my entire life, and I

know when something's up.

Come on. Mhm. [snorts]

>> Okay.

You remember the other day how we were

talking about my ex-girlfriend from a

long, long time ago, Katie?

>> Yeah.

>> Katie.

>> Katie. Katie.

>> Katie.

>> What? No. Wait. Are you saying that this

Katie is that Katie? Shh.

>> Yes.

>> What? Well, why didn't you bring her

home all those years ago? She's awesome.

>> She is, but she, you know, was about to

graduate. I was about to go on

deployment. Just figured what's the

point?

>> Oh, right. And now doctor's order. So,

we've got to keep her peaceful and

stressfree. I got it.

>> Probably something [music] else I should

tell you.

>> Oh, no.

>> You know the company that wants to buy

the inn? Yeah,

>> she works for them.

>> Well, that's good.

>> Wow, you're a natural.

>> Well, thank you.

>> This is one of our favorite family

Christmas traditions. Aunt Gail [music]

bakes untold amounts of Christmas

cookies and then we all decorate them.

>> And usually, uh, we serve untold amounts

of Christmas cookies to the guests.

However, this year, well, I guess we'll

just have to eat them all.

>> It sounds like a challenge.

>> Oh, you're on.

>> We started this when Ron and I inherited

the inn. What was it? 33 34 years ago.

>> This Christmas will be 35 years.

>> Now you said your grandparents lived

here.

>> They built this place.

>> What?

>> My grandfather was a successful railroad

contractor who knew the value of

building near the line. My grandmother

was in hospitality.

When the boom hit, it brought in

investors and city folks who were

looking for a place to impress their

colleagues. My grandparents had this

vision of a seasonal mountain hotel, not

only for the investors and their fancy

parties, but familyun and a wonderful

place for people to come spend the

Christmas holidays. And that's how we

got the name the Merry Mountain Inn. And

they opened it. Wow. Uh well, it was 100

years ago.

>> Not exactly 100 years.

>> Oh, yes.

>> Mhm.

>> Yeah.

>> What? Well, we should celebrate. 100

years hasn't come along every day.

>> I mean, I'm in.

>> Yeah, we could serve the cookies.

>> Good. [laughter]

>> And EMTT, you could wear your sharp

uniform.

>> Mom,

>> please. [laughter]

>> I'll think about it.

>> Wait a minute.

Do the Grinch know about this?

>> Oh, um, sorry. Last night, Emma and I

were talking about your buyer, and I

referred to her as the Grinch.

If if we could somehow show the Grinch

the hundred-year-old history of this

place, how it's steeped in family

tradition, how important it is to you

guys, and and not just you, probably the

community as well.

>> Oh, I'm sorry. It's It's not my place.

>> No, keep it going. I I want to hear.

>> I thought I thought you wanted to sell.

>> Well, I know it's time for us to slow

down and and relax. And you know, I I'd

do anything for you.

>> For me, I don't want to slow down. I

mean, you keep talking about how hard it

is to keep this in going.

>> Well, it is, but I wasn't kidding when I

said I could help.

>> Uh, I wasn't kidding either.

>> Brooke, you said that your company's

restructuring, right?

>> Yeah.

>> Is there a world where you work here

full- time?

I mean, you could be in charge of

reception, welcoming guests, even

bringing in new business. You're just so

charming and friendly. I feel like you'd

be a natural saleswoman.

>> Really?

>> Yeah. And Ron, you love antiques and

history. What if you could take guests

on tours to show them historical sites

around town, like your favorite antique

shops?

>> Sounds like fun. Yeah.

>> Gil, there is not one thing you brought

to the table that I did not love. What

if you could bake full-time and offer

baking lessons, even gardening lessons?

[music]

>> Oh, I like that. I like that. And as I

mentioned, you know, I don't want to

brag, but I can fix anything. [laughter]

So, I can be here to help anytime, Dad.

Okay. And to be honest with you, I'm way

better at fixing stuff than decorating

these cookies. [laughter]

>> So, this could work.

>> Yeah.

>> I like, right?

>> Yeah. Yeah.

>> This is good.

>> I know how to stop the Grinch.

This is how we get the Grinch to agree

to cancel the sale. We make this parlor

a tribute to your family's legacy. And

>> how do you propose to do that?

>> Well, imagine these walls filled with

historical facts about the inn and

pictures of your great-grandparents.

She'll see it has to stay in your

family. Do you have news clippings and

photos somewhere?

>> We do. There's plenty in the attic.

>> Great. And I do wish this room had some

place for like a social gathering. Maybe

a bar.

If only we knew someone who could build

us one.

>> I might know a guy. [laughter]

>> Sign me up.

>> Can we actually [music] do this? I mean,

the meeting is in 4 days.

>> I can complete the bar by tomorrow.

>> Wow. Really?

Wow. Before the garage even comes, we

can have our hundredyear celebration in

here. We'll call it the Merry Mountain

Christmas Centennial. We'll keep it

simple. Have like hot cider and cocoa at

the bar. Cookies. Lots of cookies. Yeah,

we'll play fun Christmas music. It'll be

dessert and dancing in the parlor and

all surrounded by your family's legacy.

We'll get the support of the community.

Maybe we'll even drum up some new

business. Well, I have a photographer I

know. I could have them come take

pictures of the inn during the party. I

could post them on our website. [music]

I bet people are going to want to get

married here, too, when they see how

beautiful it is.

>> Are we actually going to do this?

>> Well, I'm in if you're in.

>> I'm in if you're in.

>> I'm in if you're in and you're in. We're

[laughter] in.

I think we're all in.

>> All right. Do you want to go to town for

some party supplies?

>> Yeah.

>> Okay, let's go. See you.

>> I I think she's gone,

>> right?

Thinks you're taking a break from

building the bar.

>> Yeah,

here we are.

>> Wow.

Your dad wasn't kidding. His

grandparents saved everything.

>> Yeah.

>> I guess I'll have to clear all this out

if it sells.

>> Yeah, I guess so.

>> So, is it okay to just open boxes and

whatever?

>> Hey, go for it.

>> Okay,

>> have fun.

>> Oh, no way.

Whoa,

look at this.

>> Oh my.

>> That was my mother's grandparents Bible.

>> Yeah.

>> Yeah, I remember this when I was a kid.

Wow,

look at the size of that thing.

>> That is cool.

>> There's like things in it.

>> Wow.

1919.

What? Tokens of Christmas?

I didn't realize it dated all the way

back till then. Okay. I mean, this was a

family tradition of ours since before I

can remember, but 1919. Okay, that's

old.

>> Hey, what is it?

I just I don't remember if I go to

church

or

like do I pray? [music]

Am I good at it?

You know, my mom always used to say that

when you're praying to God, it's not

always about the talking.

It's more about the listening.

And you seem like a pretty good listener

to me.

>> I do.

>> Yeah, you do.

>> You know what? This service is actually

tomorrow night.

Would you like to come?

>> I'll have to check my busy schedule.

[laughter] I'm not sure. I don't know.

>> Okay.

>> I'd love to.

>> Really?

>> Yeah.

>> Okay.

Well, let's keep treasure hunting.

I love these photos.

So great.

This is such great stuff.

Oh my goodness.

Are you kidding me?

>> What do you got?

>> This is an article from when the inn

first opened.

>> I am going to put this in a frame next

to pictures of your great-grandparents.

Yes.

>> I think you should do it.

>> Oh my goodness.

This is a hotel guest book. There are

entries in here from the 20s and 30s. We

are definitely putting this on display,

too.

>> Done. Hey, you know what? I think my dad

and I could fix this up and maybe these

skis put them up like in the parlor.

>> That's perfect.

>> Okay.

>> I wonder if I do restorations or

something like that. I I just feel like

this is connecting me to who I am.

Oh,

>> you okay?

>> Yeah.

Yeah, that was weird. It was like a

little headache.

>> You sure you're fine?

>> Yeah, I know. I was just like I was

starting to remember something [music]

and

>> Okay. Well, I mean, we can take a break,

grab a water.

>> No, no, I'm fine. I'm good. I'm good.

Just

maybe I'm not ready to remember who I

am.

>> Hey,

just take your time. No rush.

>> You know what? I think I need

>> more Christmas decoration therapy.

>> Okay, then.

>> Pretty cozy, right?

>> It's perfect.

>> I believe I have discovered something

else about myself.

>> Really? What is it?

>> I love s'mores [laughter]

and and [music] fireplaces and this all

of this.

>> Well, and all this suits you.

>> What if I never get my memory back?

>> Hey, don't say that. You will.

>> You think so?

>> Yeah, I do. Just let it play out. Don't

put so much pressure on yourself. But

it's frustrating. Like I don't know how

to move forward if I don't know my past.

Does that make sense?

>> Yeah.

Okay. Well, think of it like this,

right? I mean, everyone out in the world

is always trying to live in the present

moment, okay? Except you, Katie. Well,

you uh you can't be burdened, right,

with regrets from the past, worries

about the future. I mean, you literally

have to live in the moment. You have no

choice.

I guess I got that going for me.

[laughter]

>> But I don't know who I am.

>> I know who you are.

>> You do?

>> Yeah, I do.

You're kind. You're caring. You're

helpful. I mean, whenever anyone's

around you, you make them feel good.

Look who you are. It's not just a

collection of your memories.

>> How did you do that?

>> Do what?

>> Make it somehow

better.

>> Kitty, you're going to be just fine.

Okay.

I may not know who I am,

but I know how I feel when I'm with you.

>> [laughter]

>> Uh,

we have another big day tomorrow.

>> Yes.

>> Um, so um, good night, Katie.

>> Good night.

Morning.

>> Morning. Thought I'd get started on this

counter, but then I realized

>> that I had to bring the drill back. Go.

>> You okay? How long you been here?

>> I don't know long.

Maybe. Well,

>> you know I can finish the kitchen

myself, right? Oh,

>> what are you talking about?

>> Just with everything going on in your

life, is this where you should be?

>> Where else should I be?

A meant.

>> Yeah, you're right. I don't know what my

problem is.

I know exactly where I should be.

Thank you.

>> Hey.

>> Hey.

Missed you at breakfast.

>> Yeah. Um,

look, Katie, we need to talk.

Last night

It was a mistake.

I'm so sorry.

>> Wow.

>> Okay.

>> Look, the doctor says that you're

fragile right now. [music] And I just

think that maybe throwing a relationship

into the mix isn't a good idea right

now.

>> Plus, when you get your memories back,

things could change, right? I mean, you

might remember things that

change how you feel,

right? And and for all we know, you

might have feelings for someone else.

>> I I hadn't thought of that.

>> Yeah. So, I'm just saying like maybe we

don't go down a road that might have a

cliff at the end of it,

>> you know? Maybe [music] we just hold off

like just

just for now.

Okay.

>> Okay.

>> How about some therapy? [laughter]

>> You mean decorating?

>> Yeah. Yeah. You know, is there any other

kind?

>> Well, we do have a big event to prepare

for.

>> Yes, we do.

>> Look at that.

>> Oh, I love it. That's perfect.

>> We'll see you then. Thank you.

>> We just got our first booking in

January.

>> Excellent. [laughter]

>> We haven't even had the party yet.

>> Well, my hairdresser's sister's cousin,

she has an online Bible study, and I

told her all about the parlor and the

family [music] Bible. Well, we got our

banners.

>> Nice work, cous.

>> Thank you.

>> Good as new. My grandma is smiling

somewhere right now. She loved this

clock.

>> Hey guys, look.

Coming soon, the Merry Mountain and

Activity Center, where we bring you into

our family traditions and offer

treasured experiences that celebrate the

inn's rich history. The buyer will know

this place has to stay with you guys.

I'm sure of it. Yeah. [music]

>> I don't think I've ever seen this place

look so good. I can't thank you enough.

>> Well, it's all Katie. I'm just following

orders.

>> It's a smart move, son. I've been doing

the same with your mom since the day we

met.

>> You and Katie seem to really hit it off.

Seems like you guys have known each

other forever.

>> Yeah, that's probably because there's

some history there.

What are you talking about?

You remember Katie from a long time ago?

One I broke up with right before I

deployed to Germany. Oh,

I remember you talking about her. You

feel hard for her, as I recall. Yeah.

Same Katie, who also happens to be the

buyer.

The buyer

of our inn?

>> Yep.

Well, I'll be.

>> Yeah.

>> Does your mother know about this?

>> No. Haven't found a way to tell her yet.

Brooke knows. You know.

Well, if it's any easier, I can talk to

her and explain things. She always

figured you two would end up together.

Joy said you were happiest when you were

dating that girl.

>> Yeah, everyone seemed to see that except

for me.

>> Now, it might not be too late. I see the

way she looks at you.

Want

to grab a seat?

>> Yeah.

>> We are tokens [music] of Christmas.

Oh, thank you.

>> Take one. They all say something

different on them.

>> I got joy.

Oh,

>> we both got in love. [laughter]

Merry Christmas. Hey, what's up, Greg?

Hi.

>> Hey, Katie. This is Greg. Greg. Katie.

This is my business partner. This is

wife. Nice to meet you. It's good to see

you both. Early birds like us.

>> It's my favorite service [music] of the

year. It's always about forgiveness.

>> The message worth hearing every time.

>> Yeah.

>> This is why we come early.

I know this song. I love this song.

Oh, holy night. [singing and music]

The stars are brightly shining.

[music] It is the night of our [singing]

dear Savior's birth.

Long [singing] lay the [music] world in

sin and error.

>> I think I almost remembered Emmit.

[music] I am so close.

>> The [music] thrill [singing] of hope.

The wey world rejoicees [singing]

[music] for yonder

breaks.

A new and glorious born. [music]

>> Dear Katie,

>> if you're reading this letter, then you

finally know the truth. The truth I've

been keeping [music] from you because I

honestly believed it was best for your

health, not to be [music] trapped with

someone you never wanted to see again.

I made the biggest mistake [music] of my

life when I gave up on us. That's clear

now.

This [music] has been the best week of

my life. And no matter what happens, I

will always treasure [music] this time

we've had together.

I love you, Katie, with all my heart.

Amen.

[sighs]

>> [snorts]

>> Oh, yes.

>> Okay. So, I've been inviting some

corporate folks to the party. I mean,

you never know, right? Maybe they're

looking for an event space or a place to

hold a company retreat or something like

that, right?

>> Hold on a second. The sale [music] won't

go through if it's Katie, right?

>> No. I mean, even if she doesn't get her

memory back, the company could still buy

it, right? Which means we're not off the

hook yet.

>> That's true. I I just can't believe

it's,

you know,

>> Mom, you

>> She's Oh my god.

>> No, no, we're not going to talk about

that, right? So, when she walks in, you

just say good morning.

>> Good morning. Good morning.

>> Hello.

>> Good morning. [laughter]

>> Hi, Katie.

>> Good morning, everyone.

>> We were just talking about you before

you came down.

>> Yeah, we were. Dad was just actually

saying how much he appreciated how we

decorated the parlor.

>> Mhm. And I said, "It's like the two of

you have known [music] each other

forever."

>> Mhm. Well, I I actually feel the same

way.

>> Mhm.

>> Are you okay?

>> Yeah. I'm fine. It's good.

>> Okay. Good.

>> It's good. Good.

>> Good.

>> Okay. Great. So, I was thinking tonight

at the party, we should all keep our

eyes open, not just for potential

corporate clients, but also in case

there's anything we should do or fix

before the Grinch comes in a couple

days.

>> Yes. Great idea.

>> Absolutely. So smart. That's a good

idea.

>> That feels right.

>> Yes.

>> Yeah.

>> Any other thoughts on what we should do

to prepare?

>> Um um

>> maybe she won't even show up.

>> You know what? Right. The holidays are

just a they're a really terrible time

for meetings. Really just awful.

>> She might forget. I forget all the time.

>> You do. You do. And she might be going

out of town for business.

you another town doing business,

different business.

>> Pass the hash browns.

>> Sure.

>> Yeah.

>> You got fruit. You want fruit?

>> Bacon?

>> Yeah, please. Yeah. Want juice? You got

orange juice? Apple juice. Cranberry

juice.

>> Vitals are looking normal. Whatever

you've been doing, keep doing it. No

need to be overly cautious. She's

stronger now. That's great. Um, will my

memory [music] return soon? I I've

gotten a couple of flashes here and

there, but that's it so far. And it's

been almost a week. [music]

>> Everyone's different, and even after

physically recovering, some patients

harbor emotional blocks, and the memory

[music] takes its time.

>> Oh, okay. Keep making new memories. Let

this run its course. You're in good

hands here.

>> Yes, I am.

There were candy canes and jingling

chimes. [music] Christmas in the good

old times when the snow fell down and a

place blaze. Christmas in [singing] the

open days.

Candles, [music] heartfelt cars, even

brighter. Look the stars. You can sing

along to carols and rhymes. Christmas in

the good old times.

>> Enjoy. There's more coming.

>> Look at you.

>> All right, the hot water heater is fixed

forever. [laughter]

>> Well, you're a lifesaver, sweetie.

Listen, I got to get more cookies out

there. The [music] first tray is already

gone.

>> Hey, uh, you seen Katie?

>> I think she's still getting dressed.

She's been working so hard. I said to

take her time. Okay.

>> You look so handsome.

She's going to love it.

>> Well, I wore this for you, Mom.

>> Those are my grandfather's. Early 1920s,

right about the time he and my

grandmother were opening the Merry

Mountain.

>> Being here is like taking [music] a trip

back in time.

>> It really is.

>> Hey, Emtt, say hi to Jeff and Jessica.

How's it going? Hey.

>> Hi. Nice to meet you.

>> Oh, nice to meet you. Emman is following

in my father's footsteps. Dad served in

Korea, so I am a proud son and father.

Thank you for your service.

>> You know, we organized quarterly events

for the Veterans Association across

town. This would be a perfect venue.

>> That's a great idea. It's an older crowd

and they love nostalgia. Well, we'd love

to be considered. [music]

>> Yeah. And speaking of nostalgia, perhaps

my father could show them around town to

all the old antique shops. I think

they'd enjoy that.

>> Sounds [music] great. We'll definitely

be in touch. This place is spectacular.

>> Thank you.

>> Yeah, it's kind of nice to bring the

past into the present, you know.

>> Well, it's a pleasure to meet you both.

We're going to duck out.

>> Okay. See you.

>> It's funny. I thought I read in the

paper that you guys are selling the end.

>> Well, that story is still unfolding.

You look beautiful.

>> Thank you.

Love the uniform.

>> Thank you.

Oh my gosh, they're going to be perfect

for the website. Oh, when you get a

chance, can you go take a couple of the

front entrance as well, too? Thank you

so much. I appreciate it.

Freshly baked. Oh, my aunt Gail bakes

all of the [music] desserts herself

right here. And you can sign up for her

baking classes if you want to.

>> Thank you. I'll see you later. It's

going so great. Someone just asked me

about coming here for a station.

>> Hey, Gail, that's wonderful.

>> It's a station.

>> Seems like this party is working.

>> I think so.

>> Hey, can I get you a drink?

>> Not yet. Let's dance.

>> Oh, you know I can't dance.

>> What?

>> Okay. Do you remember the time that

I I just can't dance?

>> [music]

>> Everybody can slow dance.

[music]

Have yourself a [singing] merry little

Christmas.

Let your heart be light.

From now on, our troubles will be ours.

of sight. [music]

>> Not a problem. I'll clean up. You guys

have a good night. Get some rest.

[music]

>> I call that a success.

>> Absolutely.

>> EMTT,

can we talk?

Yeah, sure thing.

>> I had such an amazing time with you

tonight.

>> Yeah, me too.

>> You know, the doctor said I'm stronger

now, and you've been so wonderful and

protective of me, but I don't think we

need to treat me like I'm so fragile

[music] anymore.

>> Unless you don't feel the same way. No,

>> I I do.

>> You do? Yeah.

>> Then what is it?

>> I I know I don't know anything, but in

my gut, I don't believe there's some

boyfriend out there [music] waiting for

me. He would have sent a search party by

now.

>> Yeah.

>> I'm so tired of waiting to find out who

I am.

I just

I want to start fresh

with you.

Yeah.

I got to tell you something.

>> Okay.

>> Okay. In fact, I got to show you

something.

>> Okay.

>> Okay. I I'll just just be [music] a

minute.

Huh?

Kate Stone.

He says that he's the son of the Millers

[music] who were selling the Merry

Mountain in EMTT Miller.

>> Hi.

>> Hey. What should we call you, dear? I

[music]

>> What about Katie?

>> But I don't know who I am. [music]

>> I know who you are.

>> You do?

I'm the Grinch.

That's who I am. Huh?

>> Katie know.

>> Well, Kate, but yeah, that's my name.

Of course, you knew that the whole time,

didn't you? Did they all know?

>> Katie, we I I felt that that was what

was best for you

>> to lie to me.

>> No, it was never like that.

>> I'll call my assistant first thing in

the morning and be out of your way.

How can you let me fall in love with

you? What?

>> [laughter]

[music]

[snorts]

[music]

[music]

>> taking off early. I I need to get back

to the office.

Don't lose what you gained here.

Remember,

sweetheart,

we're only human. Doing the best we can.

For when you're ready.

I don't know what he wrote, but I know

it's from the heart. No. No. I I don't I

don't think I I could

You could throw it away,

but please

take it. Please,

thank you for helping us.

Thank you for taking care of me.

>> Madam, that car rental. Yes, please.

>> [sighs]

>> Okay. We look forward to seeing you,

too. Merry Christmas.

>> I got the antique radio working.

Hi, honey. How was everything at church?

>> Hey. Oh, yeah. It's good. Yep. All done.

Ready to serve the community.

>> It must feel good.

>> Yeah.

>> Another email reservation.

>> Yes.

>> Another one.

>> No, this one's from Katie.

>> What's it say?

>> She canceled the escrow.

>> That's good.

It's good, right?

>> Yeah. It's what we wanted.

Got the end back.

>> EMTT.

>> Yeah. No, it's fine, Mom. I'm just going

to just going to grab some [music] air.

Kate.

>> Oh,

>> please. I should have known you'd be

here. Showing up when no one else is

around shows me a lot about your

character.

>> Thank you, sir.

>> So, how things go at the end? Could be

close.

>> They had a change of heart. It didn't

seem right to push it through.

>> Well, that's too bad. But

>> yeah,

>> well, I'm off to a family dinner, so

don't stay too late. Huh? It's

Christmas.

>> Ah, it's all right.

>> You know, it took me a lot of years to

realize something.

I love my job. I I live for this place.

But, you know, taking a moment to

reflect on your success with the people

you love.

That's the real success.

>> Sir, if I wanted to get away or work

remotely from time [music] to time, is

that something you'd be open to? Well, I

wouldn't say this for just anyone, but I

have to believe that the new head of our

distressed properties division would

succeed wherever she [music] works.

>> Thank you, sir.

>> Merry Christmas, Kate.

>> Merry Christmas.

>> [music]

[music]

[music]

[music]

[music]

[music]

[sighs]

>> Mom. Hey.

[music]

>> So nice to have you here.

>> Sleep well.

>> Hey, Mom. Um, did you throw the trash

out by [music] chance?

>> Why was there something in the trash

that was important?

>> You could just answer the question.

[snorts] Did I throw the trash away?

Not exactly.

You're welcome.

Night.

>> [music]

>> Somewhere in here.

Oh my goodness. Damn it.

[bell]

[music]

[music and bell]

>> [bell]

>> Oh, holy night.

The stars are [singing] brightly shin.

[music]

It is the night [singing]

of our dear Savior's [music]

birth.

Long lay [music] the [singing] world

in sin and abineing

till he [music] appeared [singing]

in the soul failed. It was

[bell]

>> Hey, morning.

>> Morning to you. 7 a.m. What have you

been up for? 3 hours now.

>> Yeah. Hey, uh, second pot of coffee is

on if you guys want any.

>> You know us so well. Merry Christmas

Eve, family.

>> Merry Christmas Eve, you guys.

>> Merry Christmas. Hey, listen. Um,

[music] I'm going to head downtown,

okay? I just I need to see Katie. All

right, I'm I'm going to try.

>> Yeah, you might not have to.

>> I don't think those pancakes are going

to flip themselves. So,

>> you have to wrap a present.

>> Yeah, look at the time.

>> Okay. Hi,

>> Katie.

I mean Kate.

>> Katie's okay.

>> Look, I am so sorry for everything,

okay? I'm sorry for making [music] the

decision for both of us all those years

ago and for doubting you and for

doubting us and this past week. [music]

I mean, honestly, I wanted to tell you

everything, okay? I just

>> even with all of my memories back, I

still know this week was one of the best

weeks of my life.

Why would you apologize for that?

So, does that mean you forgive me?

[bell]

You were doing your best.

Look,

>> I was thinking that maybe when I get the

engine, you know, back up on its feet, I

could open another location with my

construction company a little closer to

the city.

>> And it's tough. I want to be here.

>> Really?

>> Yeah.

I I like who I am here

with you.

>> So glad you read that [music] letter.

I didn't read the letter.

[music]

>> And why are

>> you kidding?

>> A catch like you [laughter]

Christmas kid.

>> Merry Christmas.

>> Christmas. [music]

>> [music]

>> Love

of Christmas.