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Every day I think about the love she gave to me And

talked me through the times when it was hard to breathe

Moments when we stole a glance, we were

strangers in a room The slow dance of a bad break, she got me

through

Things have changed so much since then Who we are, where we've been

How will I know it's time to try again?

How will I know it's time to try again?

I think that it is time to try again

Maxwell, gently, are you filming me again?

I can't believe the holiday's almost over.

I know.

But look at this fabulous finish.

Tonight, we get a fresh start.

Out with the old, in with the new.

Speaking of which, weren't you going to bring back Ray tonight?

He was an out -with -the -old kind of guy.

Sorry. Little Carlos.

Okay, how old was he?

He was actually 31, but on our second date, we chased kids off his lawn.

Well, this is going to be our year.

Especially for forever flowers.

Definitely. Build on the past and embrace the future. Yeah.

You're the best sister ever.

No, that's definitely you.

3, 4, 8, 7, 6.

Are you sure about this trip? You hate online sensations.

Okay, Wes Gently isn't just another online sensation.

He's not some 16 -year -old kid who crashed the vehicle his parents got him

his birthday.

Real people can relate to this.

You mean adults?

Yeah.

Okay, listen to this story.

The man loses his wife, okay?

Writes a beautiful song for her. His 8 -year -old son records him playing that

song and uploads it to the internet titled, My Dad Sings For You.

He thought his dad would be left alone if he was playing for a bunch of people

instead of just himself.

So what are you offering?

A good -looking single dad, with not so much as a parking ticket, is going to

get a full contract. I'm talking music, live shows, TV deals, and then later

endorsements. This guy can do everything, I promise.

And we're going to make him some good money.

And?

And the agency will have to make me a partner.

There it is. I'm sorry, the biggest internet sensation ever. Just so happens

live in the same town as my pregnant sister, so... No reason not to go for a

visit. Thank you. And then if I just so happen to run into Mr. Smash Hit, and I

just so happen to have a contract on me, that seems like fate.

Pretty sure that's the opposite of fate.

Well, it's my fate to be partner in the next 12 months, so... Your bag, tickets,

aisle seat, car reservation, copies of the contract from Mr. Smash Hit, and Bob

DeBear.

Teddy Bear?

It's for your sister's unborn child.

You're lying.

Good for nothing.

All I wanted was a quick shower after flying the red -eye.

No idea why you're yelling at me. We're being outrageous.

I think that's all since Derek does it all. Maybe I should just ask Kimberly.

Maybe she'd have a clue.

Or maybe Tiffany?

Or even... Cinnamon?

Seems my boyfriend has a girl in every town along his flight route.

And they say pigs can't fly.

They're just friends.

Stop being so paranoid.

Wrong answer. I duck.

Get yourself a list.

Please. My bag?

My uniform?

I'd get out of here. She runs out of clothes to throw. It could be a

Here.

Five dates.

Five. For nothing.

You don't, girl?

Crazy.

Sorry, son.

Don't apologize.

He was too forward anyways.

I answered his phone while he was in the shower.

That's to say, Kimberly from Cincinnati was just as confused as I was.

What type of girl did he think you were?

These city guys are all the same.

They just tell you exactly what you want to hear.

You and whoever else they might be dating.

I don't know.

Maybe something is wrong with me.

Stop it.

You're amazing.

And don't waste another breath on someone who doesn't deserve you. I can't

to find any of the good guys. I think that it is time to try again.

Who are you, Wes Gently?

I like that song.

Jared isn't the guy you like.

It's a beautiful song, and you know it.

Well, I say we got to get ourselves back in the saddle.

I was looking for something.

You were looking for nothing. Trying to get a hold on

Something I hardly recall And you told

me That you didn't have the time

You

were looking straight through me

Wondering what went wrong.

No one cares to listen.

To the sound of nothing at all. And you don't.

Taste this.

Oh, you look beautiful.

Thanks, man.

Ryan.

Daryl. Yeah, nice car.

Yeah.

Don't mind the paint can.

You're a sister.

Can't pick a color for the baby's room, but at least we're keeping the paint

storm business.

I've narrowed it down. I just can't decide between sunshine yellow and lemon

tart.

Anyway. You're here for the perfect weekend.

There's a wedding this afternoon.

You should come.

You can't just go to somebody's wedding.

Of course you can.

Ooh, butter biscuit. That was a good one, too.

Here we go again.

I don't even know the bride or groom. You're not going to want a stranger at

their wedding.

Oh, that's not how things work around here.

You're with us.

Just come along.

Besides, Wes Gently is going to be there. That'll be the perfect chance for

to get to talk to him. That Internet singing guy lives out here.

Here.

You really think that Daryl and I don't know why you chose Ned when he comes to

our home for the first time?

You're pregnant with my first niece or nephew.

Really?

Brought a teddy bear.

Bob the Bear!

How are you, buddy?

It's okay.

I get it.

You've always been driven to succeed.

He'd be an amazing talent to sign.

Okay, I know that West lived out here, but I'm here to see you. You're my

wonderful sister and your perfect husband as well.

Thanks.

So are you coming to the wedding? If you insist.

Well, you're not going dressed like that, though, are you?

Like this?

This is a $5 ,000 suit.

Women love me in this suit.

All right, come with me.

Come on.

This is the one.

There you go.

Seriously?

This is what you people wear to weddings?

It smells like a barn. Hey, that's my best shirt.

And my second cleanant.

You don't like it?

It's very plaid.

I can't tell if I'm going to look like a big city hipster or a lumberjack,

but...

Hey, babe.

How's your trip?

Good. Just got to Maggie's. Oh, that's great, babe.

Um, so Chris told me that she doesn't think you emailed my headshots to your

casting friend.

Sorry, I haven't got it off today. I've been really busy trying to assign an

important client.

Yeah, I know, babe, but remember when you told me you

would do anything to make me happy?

Well, you sending my headshot to your casting friend, that would make me so,

happy.

Yes, you're 100 % right, as always, and I will get that off today.

I'm sure there's an internet connection out here somewhere.

Aw, thanks, babe.

Listen, are you going to be around later? Oh, I'm sorry, you're breaking

driving through the canyon.

Yeah, I'll call you later, okay? Mwah, mwah, kisses.

I told you, he didn't send it.

I reminded him. Four.

I mean, what kind of a lawyer is he? I'll tell you, not a very good one if

can't even get this done.

Please be seated.

We are gathered here today.

To join Cindy and Charles.

Used to have to sneak into the barn to see the wedding.

Got seats in the house.

I mean, do you remember when Mary Ellen refused to marry Bobby Nicholson until

he put on the tie?

Yeah. And he had to borrow the limo driver.

That was the summer before junior year.

Yeah.

You played Suzanne in the play that year. Right.

I'm going for a seat.

I remember how you made Dad laugh.

That song you sang.

He was proud of you, you know?

I'm glad to share that with him.

The last time he saw me on stage.

He would have been proud of everything he did in New York.

But he would have been proud you came home, too.

Flowers aren't as glamorous as acting, but they're just as beautiful.

Plus, Dad loved the idea of us running a flower shop together.

You know, he really was a supportive guy. We probably didn't have to try so

hard.

Charles, do you take Cindy to be your wife?

I do.

You had a better chance of finding Mr. Right in New York, though.

Everyone left here is technically our cousin.

I haven't spoken to that man since high school, and I was kind of a dork back

then, so maybe I'll ask him out then.

Hey, don't even go there. He's mine.

I'm kidding.

And you're not a dork, you know.

I wish I'd be lucky to have you.

Make it right.

I now pronounce the man and wife.

Nice car.

You a celebrity or something?

Yeah, I'm the king of a sovereign nation.

In my dreams.

What about him?

He's cute.

No, I dated him. He kisses like a dead fish.

So we've dated them, or we're related to them.

Okay, I say the next guy to walk through that door, who we've never seen before,

regardless of what he looks like, one of us has to talk to him. Neil, what do

you look for?

I have to stop thinking.

Let's just wait and see who actually won.

Looks like it's a lucky day.

Who is that?

I've never seen him before. You know what that means.

I have never seen such artistic flower arrangements, ladies.

By the way, my birthday's next month.

Good to know, Michelle.

I'm going to make a couple calls.

Okay.

Are you getting a little emotional, Daryl?

I am. I'm just so happy.

They have ribs.

It's a hickory?

Excuse me.

Thank you.

You look beautiful.

Thank you for coming.

Thank you. Congratulations.

Shake hands here.

See?

Why can't you settle down with a nice woman like that?

Hi.

Having a good time?

There's Wes.

Okay. Go get him.

Daryl!

Rib!

Excuse me, ladies.

Excuse me.

Sorry, ladies. I think that guy needs my attention.

You took crowd.

I'm Ryan Roark. I head the legal team at All -Star Talent.

Wow, you guys don't give up, do you?

No, we don't.

Look, this contract is perfect for you. I wouldn't have flown halfway across the

country if I didn't think so.

I'm not interested.

Thanks. You like singing, right?

I suppose I do, yeah. And people like hearing you sing? Some say they do.

Everyone says they do.

They love your voice. They love your song.

Your music is real.

Make the people feel left alone.

All I'm talking about is trying to get more people to listen to your music.

Everyone's got the internet, don't they?

My thong's right there. Look, I know being a hidden singer wasn't on your to

list, but you're a single dad, right?

Did your son film the first video?

Yeah.

You know, he's still a little disappointed he hasn't got me a wife

Well, we could do a reality show. That'll get your wife.

We could kill the ratings.

I'm just kidding.

Look, you went viral. Why not capitalize on that?

Why not just...

Let this whole thing die, and let me go back to being a rancher.

Okay, you could.

What happens if the ranch doesn't work out?

I'm a third -generation rancher.

Things will be going fine.

Okay, and what if you get injured or sick?

Doesn't bode very well for the fourth generation.

Wow, you're a cheery guy, Ryan. Look, cheery's not the job description.

Before this whole Internet thing dies down, you should put a nest egg away for

you and your son.

You sound like my mother.

Smart woman.

Look, you sign this contract, you're going to make a lot of money.

Then you can go back to being a rancher whenever you want.

Look around this room.

I can ask anybody here for anything.

And on a handshake, I know exactly what I'm getting. Now, I find that big stack

of papers you're offering me, and I have no idea what you're going to do to me.

Come on. You know I can't go forward on a handshake.

That big stack of papers makes everything clear.

It's all right.

It's not how it works around here.

Oh, there she is.

Hey, Wes.

Who's your friend?

There he is.

I wonder why he's talking to us gently.

You bringing city folks around here again?

No. This is, uh, Ryan. He's... He's from just west of here. I'm Ryan Ryan. I

talked to enough renters today.

I need some barbecue.

A rancher?

From another town?

Seawater?

Maybe Newtown.

Go talk to him. The deal's a deal.

Okay, this deal is structured for you.

I bring projects to you and you tell me what you do and don't want to do.

And then your firm just does all the work.

For a 10 % fee.

It's a drop in the bucket for what you're going to make.

How do I look? You look like you're wasting your time with me. Go.

Ask in advance.

Whoa.

Honestly, I don't know how you turn them away.

Hi.

Krista Dalton.

Sorry?

My name?

You were going to ask me that, weren't you?

Ryan Rourke.

Would you like to dance Ryan Rourke?

I would. I'm just in the middle of something.

When a pretty girl asks you to dance, you always say yes.

He's right, you know.

She's polite.

And I only work with polite people.

One sec.

That better?

I'm sorry, I wasn't trying to be rude.

What were you trying to be?

I'm trying to worry a little bit more about my job than a really beautiful

woman.

Really?

I failed miserably.

I hope you're better at ranting than you are dancing.

Oh, I'm better at everything than dancing.

Well, here.

Don't look at your beat.

Look at me.

Everything else will fall into place.

I've always wanted to do that.

So, how do you know us, don't we?

Are you guys working together?

No, not yet.

But I feel like we're going to be very shortly.

I saw this work talk. I thought we were dancing.

Where

are

you going?

You don't stop dancing until the music stops.

Is something wrong?

It's my girlfriend.

I'm sorry, I should have said something.

No, it's fine. I just got out of a relationship pretty recently, so...

You're right, we probably shouldn't be dancing together.

You're not stopping?

No, it appears that I am not.

I don't want to mess with your tradition.

The one about you can't stop dancing until the music stops?

It would be rude.

Yeah, it would be.

So I'm holding out for love because I know

it's not for nothing. I'm holding out for love

because I know it's not for nothing.

So I didn't go like this.

Are you?

Would you like to see more?

There's more?

Of course there's more.

It's a small town, but it's not tiny.

Here, I'll show you.

You don't have anywhere to be, do you?

No, not tonight.

First stop on the tour is Dina's Diner.

She makes the best hot salad.

Over there is the school.

It's really small.

It's where I learned to spell Mississippi.

And it's also where I let a pig loose in the school to avoid taking a bath out.

Really? Yeah. I hadn't studied.

Have you been here your whole life?

Yeah. My sister and I have.

Our dad passed away when we were in high school.

And our mom remarried a couple years ago and moved overseas with our stepdad.

You must miss them.

All the time.

But I talk to my mom once a week, and we see them once a year.

This is a place that lives in the center of all our hearts.

I did live in New York for a while. You did?

Yeah. What happened?

That he wasn't for me.

The people there, they're always rushing and trying to get to the top of

somewhere for some reason.

Yeah, sounds familiar.

But I became one of those people.

The closer I got to the top, the less happy I was.

I felt like I didn't know who I was anymore.

Who are you?

Just a regular girl.

I doubt that.

Anyways, it was such a cliche in the end.

I missed home so much that I bought a one -way ticket back.

Yeah, my life's a bit of a cliche, too.

We had a military dad, so as soon as we started making friends, we had to move.

And eventually I just kind of gave up making friends and became super shy.

Sorry. No, I'm sorry.

My parents were great. My sister was my best friend.

That's sweet.

My sister and I are super close, too. Yeah?

Yeah. Who do you think helped me let the pig loose?

There's nothing quite like family.

Yeah. For me, family is not really something you're born into or something

create.

Like when my parents decided to adopt me and my sister, we all became family.

Wow.

That's really deep.

Most guys I know just talk about cattle or trucks.

It's not their feeling.

So, what about this guy you broke it off with? I guess you and him weren't

perfect?

Not even close.

How about you?

Are you dating the perfect girl?

I don't think I want to be with the perfect person.

Why?

I want to be with someone that's real, someone that takes risks and makes

mistakes. And it should feel right when you're sitting around and talking or

walking around.

Like this?

Yeah, like this.

I also have a lot of trouble letting my guard down.

Met a lot of people in my life that wanted to use me for what I offered and

didn't really care about me.

So what's your favorite place?

That's over here.

Here we are.

The river flowers.

My sister and I are Florida.

We own it.

I love getting to be creative.

I can see that.

No wonder they're so beautiful.

I can't believe we've talked this long.

Honestly, I don't think I've ever met anybody that listens to me like you do.

I'm sorry I took you away from Wes.

When we started dancing, I didn't even think about it.

I'm just upset I have to fly in a few hours.

You get it?

The ranch is calling.

I never heard it put that way, but okay, I get it.

You missed your calling as a tour guide.

Thank you.

So, what do you think?

Could you picture yourself living here?

I don't know.

Maybe.

Yeah. Give me your phone.

Like it?

Pretty good.

Although I think it would look a lot better with you in it.

It's a really nice photo.

Do you mind if I send it to myself?

Yeah, sure.

Sounds like you got it.

Yes, now I have your number.

And I have yours.

Goodnight. Goodnight.

Now, that was a wedding.

My feet are killing me.

So, did you talk to Wes?

Seriously? And fawn at his feet with all of his admirers?

No. He doesn't even know my name.

I mean, what I would give to be a few inches taller and spicy.

Well, I like you just the way you are.

Nice and sweet.

Well, at least someone appreciates me.

And what about you and that guy who were dancing this?

Ryan.

He was completely charming in every way.

But he has a girlfriend.

And he's headed back to wherever he came from.

At least he wasn't a guy that wanted to cheat on his girlfriend.

Maybe he's living proof there are still good guys out there.

Too bad he's taken.

Probably never see him again.

If this Ryan guy has half a brain, he will leave his girlfriend and come

back to you.

You're the best sister ever.

You can thank me by grabbing me a cookie.

I can't.

It's too far.

I'm tired.

Did you bring me back in Templeweed?

No, not yet.

Rancher wouldn't find the contract.

You'll come up with another approach when you're back tomorrow.

I am back.

I'm headed for the office.

When?

Now.

Ryan, you should take the day off.

We're going to have to take out some of the big words. He's an old school guy.

Ryan, I had no idea. I swear.

Oh, uh, Ryan, I thought you weren't back until tomorrow.

Amber, are you serious?

It's about your headshot? That was yesterday.

Come on, Doug.

Come on.

You had your chance, Ryan.

And unlike you, Doug here, he keeps his promises.

Right? She told me you broke up, so I... Doug, everything about you is making

this worse.

Seven reminders, Ryan?

What does that say?

You don't support my life's work.

He asked me twice.

I need to be nurtured so that I can grow.

Now, why did I fall in love with Doug?

Oh, because he gives me wings.

He lifts me up. He is my rock.

Doug says my headshot is brilliant.

And I asked him once.

Look at my Doug. Look at him. He's just, he's amazing. And he's just so, so.

Successful. All right, let's go, Doug.

Yeah. It's getting a little crowded in here.

Let's go. I'm sorry, man.

I'm sorry.

Seriously, I'm sorry.

Classy lady.

I'm so sorry, Ryan. She just walked in and Doug was there and I didn't...

Whatever. Another model turned actress. It's such an L .A. cliche.

See, this is why they say there are no original stories anymore.

My fault for falling for it.

Not you.

This town.

Which is why I don't date anybody.

Take the rest of the day off.

Seriously? Yeah. I can read these by myself.

Well, I wouldn't argue with my boss because that would be unprofessional.

Yeah.

Please.

See you tomorrow Ryan.

Hang up.

Hang up.

Hang up!

Hello? Hello?

Brian? Is that you? Hey, Krista. How's it going?

Hey, things are fine.

Everything all right with you?

Yeah, everything's all good with me.

Why'd you ask?

Well, it sounded like you were yelling or something.

No.

But hey, I'm super busy at the office, so I'm going to have to let you go.

Oh.

Yeah, everything's tip -top over here.

Okay. Well, it was nice hearing your voice.

Nice hearing your voice, too.

All right.

Well, bye, Ryan.

Bye, Krista.

Your next song About your crown

Why don't

you tell

Hey, can you try this potato salad?

I'm making it for the potluck. And if Dina tells me it's too salty again, I'm

going to stuff her in the turkey.

It's perfect.

Okay.

Where did you find all these?

I was cleaning out my closet and came across my old theater reviews.

I had no idea you had kept them.

You must miss being on stage.

All the time.

I loved it.

With each character I played, I got to experience another life.

Someone else's story.

You don't miss New York, though?

Not even a little bit.

The fame grew way too quickly, and it just swallowed me up.

I do miss the work itself, though.

Well, you've come a long way from playing Clara and the Nutcracker at the

Creek Falls Little Theater.

I loved community theater.

I wonder what this season's production is.

And you were so good in this one.

Romeo and Juliet.

I guess I just traded their tragic love story for my own.

Well, at least I know you can still be dramatic.

Are you still talking about that Ryan guy?

Is it bad that I thought he'd come back?

Maybe things got serious with his girlfriend.

Probably.

She'd have to be crazy to let a guy like that go.

Maybe I'm crazy.

I just thought we had this great connection, you know?

Gonna sound stupid coming out of my mouth, but... I thought that he might be

one. Well, love is unpredictable.

You can't control who you love, who loves you, and sometimes it happens in

instant. Sometimes love takes its time.

But the one for you is out there.

Just as long as he's not an airline pilot.

Steady, guys.

You know, I...

I think I just want to focus on myself.

No more guys.

Well, I'm here for you. Whatever you need.

What I need is to get myself back on stage.

But on my own terms.

Then I think you should.

You know me better.

For I am the ghost of Christmas presents.

And you have never seen the likes of me before.

Next.

Oh, go.

Go.

I feel sorry for Scrooge.

I couldn't be angry with him if I tried.

For who suffers by his ill winds, but himself

always.

I'm sorry. Could I just have a few minutes to prepare?

Thank you.

Next.

Tis. But thy name that is thy enemy.

Thou art thyself, though not Montague.

What is a Montague?

It is nor hand, nor foot, nor arm, nor face, nor any other part belonging

to a man.

It could be some other name.

And what's in a name?

That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.

So Romeo would, were he not Romeo called, retain that dear perfection

owes without that title.

O Romeo, doth thy name, and for that name which is no part of thee,

take all myself.

Brilliant.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Finally caught you. Where have you been?

Nowhere. Just busy.

Busy avoiding me is more like it.

Hey.

Seriously, Ryan.

What's up?

I'm fine.

I know you, and you are not fine.

Yeah, even I know you're not fine.

Hello, Daryl. Hey.

Is it Amber?

No, it's definitely not Amber.

So it is something.

I'm getting warmer.

Maggie, stop.

Are you frustrated that you couldn't get Wes to sign the contract?

You should come back here and try again.

We would love to see you.

There's no point. He knows the contract needed to be signed.

Listen, don't worry about me.

You know I can't do that.

Pretend not to worry.

Yeah, just like you pretend not to like my dance.

Daryl, don't.

Don't. Stop.

Don't stop. That's what you say.

Don't stop.

That's what you say.

Call me when you're not busy.

We miss you.

Yeah. I miss you too, and I promise I'll call you.

You remember when I just walked right up to Ryan at the wedding and asked him to

dance

Yes? What does that have to do with Thanksgiving?

You need to walk right up to Wes and ask him to sit down and eat with you.

Okay, the line to share a meal with Wes is as long as the line at the post

office, and I'm not getting in it.

Why do I feel like you're still angry with him?

Because he ruined my prom dress.

It's probably the nicest dress I'll ever own.

You know it wasn't Wes that slipped into the pond that night. Well, he was

fooling around with my date.

Yeah, and he lost his footing, laughing into you accidentally.

Exactly. His fault.

You like them.

Of course I do.

Kind of the problem.

Look at Wes gently over there.

Acting like he knows more about the entertainment industry than Ryan.

I ought to give him a piece of my mind.

No, no, baby. We're talking about this. No more giving anyone a piece of your

mind until after the baby's born.

Daryl, wait here.

Wait here.

What is your problem with my brother?

He's a fantastic lawyer from Los Angeles who is busting his butt trying to help

you.

Daryl, I'm not finished.

Why do you have to be so stubborn?

People sign contracts all the time.

Well, not me. Are you afraid of words on paper?

Yeah, you tell him, Peggy.

Thanks,

Peggy. Now, if you knew what was good for you, you would quit being ungrateful

and you would sign the contract.

Wes, sign the contract already. Okay, look, I... Stop yelling at me in front

all these people.

I... will read it.

Deal? Deal.

Deal. I don't know who Maggie's brother is, but if he's anything like Thea's,

he's the fourth to be reckoned with.

You're calling him.

Now?

Yeah, you heard the lady.

How's my favorite baby doing?

What?

Sorry, who's this?

You're a businessman, so talk business.

Uh, hey, Mr.

West Gently, how are you?

Okay, are you ready to discuss the terms of the contract?

I might be, yes.

Okay, great, I will send it over and then we will have a call with the legal

team.

You know what?

I'd rather see what kind of man I'm dealing with. Why don't you stop by the

ranch next time you're in town?

I can do that.

Great.

You know what? Make it next weekend.

Next weekend sounds great.

Happy?

So happy.

Did that just happen?

That just happened.

Thanks for letting me stay again today.

Cut the chit -chat.

What's the plan?

Okay, so Wes... Thank you.

Okay, so Wes wants me to go over and help him with two cord of firewood. So

going to head over there now.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Hold on. You can't just go waltz

there. Why not?

Wes asked me to help on the ranch.

That means he's testing you. Okay, and?

And.

You have no idea what you're doing, do you?

Okay, not really, no.

All right, let me give you some tips on how to blend in. First, take off your

hat when you enter someone's house. Final respect.

I don't have a hat, but okay.

Second, never complain no matter how hard the work is.

And third, leave any gate just the way you found it.

And fourth, never criticize a man's horse.

Or dog.

Sorry, it's too cute.

Well, this isn't cute.

This is important manly stuff.

Sorry. Okay, so what you're saying basically is I just have to fake it till

make it?

Yeah. Yeah,

I'll tell you I'm particularly good at it.

I bet you are, Daryl.

Okay, that's just insulting.

Like, you ever, uh, you ever use an ass before?

No.

All right.

Mr. Gently.

Hey, it's the city boy.

Glad you could make it.

Many hands make light work.

I need you to load this into my truck.

And then when you're done with that, I got a whole other pile up back that

chopping.

Don't take forever, okay?

I was hoping we could talk when I... That's all right.

I got this.

Ryan? Hey.

Hi.

I was not expecting to see you here.

Yeah, Ash and I got here a bit early.

So I guess you left your ranch to help Wes on his?

My ranch?

Yeah, you said you two were going to be working together.

I think I'm a rancher.

Yeah, of course. Why else would I be here?

Perfect timing for the party, too.

Here, let me help. Oh, it's dangerous.

I'll see you inside?

Yeah.

Hey, Krista.

Hey, Mom.

Go on in. The door's unlocked.

That's not a bad job.

You're starting to grow on me.

You know what? Why don't you join us inside for the party?

After you're done cutting the wood, though.

Yeah.

Thanks for giving me a heads up about the party, Daryl.

You know, personally, I don't miss your $2 ,000 outfit.

All right.

$5 ,000 outfit.

The Gently family's been hosting the holiday tree -turning parties. They

ratcheting here because they're nice people.

Right.

Exactly three weeks before Christmas every year.

And everybody knows that.

Everybody that lived here knows that.

I heard.

I think I went a bit too far with the decorations.

It's Christmas.

Not possible. Besides, everyone says they love it.

You know, Wes thinks you look great.

You have no way of knowing that.

Except his jaw dropped when he saw you walk in.

Sure.

I'm just glad you came this year.

I'm free to stop avoiding Wes.

Well, did you ask about the girlfriend?

No, not yet.

I'm just so happy he came back.

Obviously, you're glowing.

I can't help it.

You know, maybe he really is my perfect guy.

He doesn't look like me. Well, he can't take his eyes off of you.

Hi. Hi.

How are you feeling?

Pretty good, but I'm ready.

Yeah. So you know Ryan?

Not very well.

He's only my brother.

Brother?

You must have two brothers.

I didn't know that.

Not the last time I checked.

But at Thanksgiving you said your brother was a lawyer.

He is.

That's him. Ryan Rourke.

Los Angeles lawyer to the stars.

He's lead counsel at the biggest talent agency in the country.

You mean he's not a rancher.

That's a really good joke.

Ladies. No, he's not a rancher like Wes.

He's representing him on a contract.

So he's not from around here.

Definitely not.

He's probably just letting you think that so he can impress you.

He's not super confident with women.

It's a childhood thing.

Did you hear that?

He lied to me.

I mean, did he or were you just looking for what you wanted to see?

No, he told me that him and Wes were going to be working together.

On a contract, just like Maggie said. Honestly, Chris, we have to start asking

the hard questions. After one date, I know a guy's friends, family, and his

dog's middle name.

A lawyer?

A lawyer is not the worst career choice to make.

I suppose I would have found out eventually.

Well, are you going to tell him that you figured him out?

Actually, I have a better idea.

What? Good luck.

Brian.

Hi. Hey.

So, how would you like to go for coffee tomorrow?

Sure, I'd love to. Great.

I'll pick you for the best cup of coffee you've ever had.

My place, around 11?

Yeah, can't wait.

Hi.

I'm Ashley.

You must be Matt.

Act real gently.

Thank you. You're welcome.

You look like you like punch.

It's fruity and fizzy.

The perfect combination.

I like it, too.

Do you know what else I like?

Christmas? Yes, but I was actually talking about your movie.

Nice setting, good sound.

You're a real good director.

Thanks. I tried hard.

Want to help me with the next one? You could do the microphone and I could do

the camera.

Yeah, I'd like that.

You like my dad, too?

Yeah, I like him, too.

Hi.

Actually, I see that Max has introduced himself to you.

He knows a lot about making videos. I'm sure she does. She's a smart lady.

She's pretty, too, don't you think?

I think she's very pretty in that holiday dress.

Just like the prom dress at high school, right?

Um, sorry, um...

Max, pat your bed. We're going to get him to bed. Have

fun, Ashley.

Wes gently just said my name. What?

Very creepy to me.

Hi, you. Hi.

So, how do you feel about Christmas decorations?

I feel good about Christmas decorations.

Good. Because I love Christmas.

And I was thinking you could help me get mine out of storage.

Sure. Since you do a lot of heavy lifting as a rancher, shouldn't it be

work for you?

Of course.

I lift heavy stuff all the time.

Okay. Come this way.

is is

Don't you care? What I'm gonna say Christmas Eve is

coming soon. Now my dear

My favorite.

Feeling exhausted yet?

I got to tell you something.

I'm not a rancher.

I know you're not a rancher.

I was just trying to have a little fun with you.

Maggie told me everything.

I'm sorry.

You want to see something cool?

Sure.

My Mrs. Claus.

Where's Santa?

I couldn't find the masking Santa.

He's vintage.

You can't have Mrs. Claus without Santa. That's a crime against Christmas.

Well, there's a Santa out there for her somewhere.

I'll find him. Don't worry.

Good.

Nobody should be alone on Christmas.

Should we go for that cup of coffee?

Sure.

Thank you.

Oh, that is good.

You deserve it.

What would your girlfriend think of all the work you did for me?

We're actually not together anymore.

Listen, I'm really sorry I let you think I was a rancher.

I should have been honest from the start.

I was wondering why you weren't.

When we met, you said you hated big cities like New York and Los Angeles, so

was okay with letting you think I was from somewhere else.

It was just nice feeling like a normal person for once.

I was the one being dishonest when normally I'm the other way around.

So? Who's the real Ryan Rourke?

I do live in Los Angeles.

I'm ambitious.

That's actually why I'm here in the first place. I'm going to sign Wes

a contract.

Nobody's been able to do it yet.

And you think you can.

And what else?

I'm a baseball fan.

I hate spinach.

No matter what you put it in, I will find it.

And, uh... I like you.

Honestly, since we met, I haven't been able to stop thinking about you.

I really like you, too.

No matter what you do for a living.

Krista? Krista? Are there Christmas lights in the barn?

Krista?

Can you come down from the clouds, please?

Seriously, you haven't come up for air in like a week.

I'm sorry.

I just can't stop thinking about Ryan.

I've never felt this way before.

I'm in love.

Love?

Isn't that a bit fast?

I know.

But I can't explain it.

It just feels right.

I'm happy for you, sis.

See? Sunshine yellow.

It's amazing, am I right?

It is the best color ever.

Right, Ryan?

What about butter biscuit?

I'm kidding.

The kid's going to love it.

What's Krista doing tonight?

She's out with her sister tonight, and then I'm going to take her out tomorrow

night.

Is it good?

They got steak.

Well, I guess now that you've sold me on it, I have to take her there, right?

Yep.

Look who I found.

Buddy the Bunny.

I knew he was around somewhere.

Mom and Dad gave me this box a few years ago.

I wanted our baby to have something from the family.

That guy takes me back.

Yeah. And, uh, she also gave me this.

Grandma Rourke's ring?

Yeah. Wow. Mom gave it to me, but I want you to have it.

Me?

I don't think it'll fit me.

For Krista.

Look, I've never seen you happier.

I know you love Krista.

If you're trying to hide it, you're not doing a very good job.

Isn't that obvious?

Yeah.

Listen, I'm not saying now, but... Here.

She's the girl you've been waiting for, Ryan.

Krista is real.

So is this place and the way that you feel.

You know I'm right.

When the time is right for you, give her this.

I just, I created such a life back home.

So much there, it's everything I've ever wanted.

Sometimes you spend your life working toward a goal.

When you finally reach it, you realize the goal needs to shift.

It's time you start working towards what really makes you happy, Ryan.

Hey, what has gotten into you? I know Steve Stakes went back.

I have a big surprise for you tonight.

Well, I kind of have a surprise for you too, actually.

Look, Chris, I think me and you should start talking. We're here.

What is up with you? What is this place?

Okay, wait here for ten minutes and then come inside.

Okay.

You'll like it. It's fair.

Okay.

So what are we doing here?

Surprise!

I don't get it.

I got a lead part in A Christmas Carol.

I'm so excited.

You did?

Yeah.

I know you think that I'm just some farm girl, but this is the real me.

I've always loved acting and I decided I want to start again.

Again? So that's why you were in New York.

You were an actor.

Yeah.

And I was good.

You were an actor.

Yeah.

And I would love for you to be sitting in the front row on opening night.

I thought you didn't care about fame and attention.

What?

Hey, look, I've dated actors.

I'm not just your golden ticket to get out of here and go to Hollywood.

I thought you were different.

I thought you cared about me and not just what I do.

Ryan, this is about me not giving up on myself.

This is about something that I need to have back in my life, which, believe it

or not, includes you.

I'm in love with you.

I open up.

And you're really just going to stand there and pretend you don't feel the

way?

I don't even know what to say to you.

Ryan!

He's calling you. It's not who you think it is.

Hi, Max.

Hi, Ashley. Are you having punch?

No, but I miss its fizzy fruitiness.

You're funny.

You're funny, too.

My dad wrote a new song. I know he'd like to sing it for someone.

Well, I'm a good listener.

Want to come over and do the microphone?

Sure. Anytime.

Okay, I'll ask my dad for permission.

Wait, he's smiling, so I think that's permission.

I'll call you back.

Matt.

Yeah, we're buddies.

Here, let me help.

Thank you.

It always looks better when you do it.

Are you sure you want to go through with this?

I mean, you've just been so upset lately.

I want to see it through.

For me.

You're right. I had given up on myself for far too long.

I'm happy that I'm doing this.

I'm fine.

Are you sure?

Of course.

Okay.

I'll go get you your costume.

Hi again, Ashley.

Hi, Max.

Could I talk to your dad for a second?

Sure.

Hello?

What?

This is totally random, but have you sent that contract off to Ryan yet?

Um, uh, no, actually. But I'm going to the post office tomorrow.

Great.

Can I ask you for your help?

It's for my sister.

Yeah.

That would make my day.

Hey, what's up?

Now, I've noticed you've been a little mopey lately.

So you thought you would come in to interrupt me?

Yeah, I can read auras, and yours is sort of like a red -green kind of swirly

thing. This sounds like it's worth my time. Like Christmas colors, but sadder.

So, I have something that'll cheer you up. We just got the amendments from Wes

Gently, and they all look very doable.

Looks like he's going to sign.

Okay. Let's get those off to the partners by the end of the day. Will do.

This was addressed to you personally.

Why don't you come out with us after work tonight?

I'm okay, thanks.

But you don't have to go to Russ Creed Falls anymore.

I mean, that's a reason to celebrate, isn't it?

We can handle Wes's affairs from here.

Yeah, I just got a couple of things I got to finish up.

Okay.

But the next time we find a grumpy online star, the drinks are on you.

Deal.

Okay.

So I have a call back.

And I want to be my best.

Well, let's hear that.

Okay.

That was it.

What? That was... Fear.

I'm scared.

Oh, yes.

Wow, that was convincing. You are amazing.

You, you are going to get it. Oh, babe. For sure. No doubt whatsoever.

Oh, you were giving me sunshine.

Oh, you are such a gift.

That's why I'm going to give you a gift. Oh. Mm -hmm.

Just one for now.

Urgent attention at work.

Rising star rejects fame, fortune, footlights.

Krista Dalton announces retirement.

Theater fans upset at losing the most talented stage actor of her generation.

Hey, Maggie, what's up?

Not much. Just hanging out with our new baby boy.

You have a nephew.

You weren't due for two weeks.

No. He was really excited to meet his uncle.

And he came really quickly, so I didn't have any time to call.

Plus, I was a tad bit busy giving birth.

Maggie, he's beautiful. What'd you name him?

Ryan.

Just like his uncle.

Thank you so much.

He's clearly the best Ryan out of all of us. Look at that little face.

No, he doesn't, Daryl.

He's just a baby.

He's great, Daryl. You must be proud.

Oh, I am.

But I'm more proud of my beautiful wife.

So,

have you talked to Krista?

No, I haven't.

You know what? I'm going to send you a gift basket. What do you need? No, no,

no. I might have just given birth, but you're not getting away that easily.

Maggie?

Thanks, honey.

Could you get me a glass of water, please?

Sure.

So why haven't you talked to Krista?

Look, my last three relationships have gone the exact same way.

Hey, I like you. Guess what? I'm an actress.

Make me famous.

Then I end up getting dumped and I binge watch reality shows while eating

cheesecake. You liked her when she was just a country girl.

And she liked you when you were just a rancher.

So somewhere in that mess of emotion are just a few people who are scared that

they won't be loved for who they are.

You need to work this through with her.

Talk to her.

I know, it's just... It's just nothing.

You're a hot shot Hollywood lawyer.

Pretty girls were throwing themselves at you because of your money and your job.

I wanted Krista to be different.

So she's an actor.

She's also real.

She's not interested in your money or fame. Not from Broadway and not from

Trust me.

Krista, she's the type of woman that you want to settle down and start a family

with.

You make it sound so easy.

Well, love is complicated.

Yeah, but when you stop thinking about it, start listening to your heart.

Hey, Chris, I need you to book one more flight.

Your mom is a smart lady.

Yes,

she is.

You're going to meet your uncle.

Yes, you are.

Thank you.

Will you stop?

You're making me nervous.

Okay, sorry.

What do I do?

Well, you say, will you marry me?

That's what I did.

It's not that easy, honey.

Why not?

Because Ryan has to prove to Krista that, one, he's genuinely sorry for

her of using him, and two, that she should spend the rest of her life with

someone who just broke her heart.

Ah, well, do that then.

I can't just show up at her house.

I acted like such an idiot, she probably wouldn't even let me in.

She's not even home.

She's performing in the Christmas play tonight.

I got to do something big.

Something that's going to win her back.

Is that a Santa suit?

Yeah.

Daryl borrows it from St. Nick every year for the school play.

Yeah, I like to do my part in the community.

And candy canes are free.

Can I borrow it?

Sure, yeah.

But the big guy needs it back by Christmas Eve.

The shadow of the things that would have been may be dispelled.

I know they will.

I'm as light as a feather.

I'm as happy as an angel.

I'm as merry as a schoolboy.

Why can't every story have a happy ending?

No way.

Shouldn't he be at a mall or something?

Ryan?

You better change the ending.

You better believe it. Come with me.

Wyatt Scrooge, come knocking on our door.

Merry Christmas to you and to your family.

It appears another has come knocking on our door this Christmas day.

Ho, ho, ho!

Santa, what are you doing here?

I came to tell you what I want for Christmas.

But Santa, don't you give presents to the children?

Nonsense! What about Santa's wishes?

Ryan.

I'm so sorry.

I'm so blinded by my own fear that I couldn't see the real you.

I love you, Krista.

Will you marry me?

Are you crazy? I'm crazy about you.

I was crazy forever leaving here.

But my eyes and my heart are more open now than they've ever been.

This is all I want.

Me and you.

You want to move here with me?

There's enough ranchers here, right?

So how about a lawyer for a change?

So, Krista Dalton, will you marry me?

Well, I wouldn't want Santa to be without his Mrs. Claus.

Yes, Ryan Rourke, I will marry you.

Hey, Ashley.

Um, Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Um, no, I have something else I've got to say to you.

I'm sorry about the prom dress back in high school. I didn't mean it.

And, uh...

I was wondering if you would like to have dinner with me sometime.

I would love to.

Really?

That's great. I don't know if you knew this, but, you know, back in high

I was kind of sweet on you.

Really? Me?

Really, yeah.

I like you too, Wes.

And Max is quite the matchmaker.

I'm the best.

Yeah, you're the best, buddy.

Hey, guys.

Hey. Max, nice to see you again. Hey.

Why don't we get together sometime and we can sign that contract?

Let's worry about that type of papers later.

You too.

Merry Christmas.

Well, you might not be a rancher, but for a lawyer, you fit right in. Oh, so

like lawyers now. I love this lawyer.

Tell me about your new job.

Librarian. 16 years of college and you're putting books on shelves.

Well, there's a little bit more to it than that.

Meet Flynn Carson.

He's smart. Oh, I hope well that's a degree. Six masters and four PhDs, which

22 total, which is almost a record. How many degrees do you have?

Sophisticated.

This is rented.

And oh, so smooth.

Now you'll die.

I have no idea what I'm doing.

When it comes to his job.

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