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[serene music]

[upbeat music]

Good morning, and welcome back to News On The Go, whereour own

Megan Williams is once again heading up this year's Channel 6

Christmas toy drive.

That's right, Bart.

It's that time of year where people from all

across the community are dropping

off presents for the children.

From talking dolls to durable trucks,

we have something for everyone.

My kids just loved the Furby.

What's a Furby?

Oh.

Gen Z. It's the cutest furry little gremlin.

It even has its own language.

Wee, tee-tok, tuck-tuck, tuck-tuck-tuck, woo!

[chuckles]

Ugh.

Still empty.

That can't be the best feel-good story you got.

Well, we do that story every year, Scott.

SCOTT: Do me a favor.

Find a new one, Megan.

[sighs]

OK.

"Feel-good stories for mid-market newswoman."

"Lost dog found."

Already did that.

"Winning lottery ticket redeemed."

[chuckles] I wish.

"Lost engagement ring found."

Don't have one of those yet.

NICOLE: "Hi, Megan.

I'm a single mom.

My daughter Jessie has ASD or autism spectrum disorder.

For the past year, I've taken her to Roanoke Ranch, which

has been very therapeutic for her and the other kids

with autism.

Sadly, the ranch is in financial trouble,

and the owner is the sweetest woman in the world.

I'd hate to see her lose the ranch.

Maybe you can let people know what

a gift it is for moms like me.

People seem more generous during the holiday season,

so maybe they can just find it in their hearts

to donate to keep it going.

Thank you for your time.

Sincerely, Nicole Carson."

Roanoke Ranch For Kids.

I'll visit this weekend.

Hey. Oh.

Oh, no.

Was that the last of the coffee?

Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry.

MEGAN: Oh.

Megan, you're back in two.

BRAD: I'm really sorry.

No, it's OK.

Normally, one of the college interns brings me my coffee,

but that didn't happen this morning, so I thought

pot in the green room and--

it's OK.

You can do this, Meghan.

Well, I guess I owe you a cup?

Yeah, you do.

Meghan!

Yeah?

Oh, OK, OK.

I'm Megan.

Bye.

Coming!

JENNIFER: What was that?

MEGAN: Huh?

JENNIFER: "Huh?"

Really?

His name's Brad.

He's a lawyer in Tom's 10:00 AM segment.

And I saw how you were looking at him.

Your phone's ringing.

Is it though?

MEGAN: Always keep it on silent.

OK, Merry Christmas.

Go.

Maybe it will be.

Go.

[light music]

[sleigh bells]

[sleigh bells]

Hi there.

Hello.

I'm looking for Anne Devon.

Are you a new volunteer here?

Because those shoes are going to get ruined

in about five minutes out here.

No, I'm a news producer.

HILARY: Oh.

What do you want with Anne?

MEGAN: I was thinking of doing a story on her.

But who is that guy, the cowboy guy?

He looks familiar.

What kind of story?

MEGAN: Oh.

Well, I heard the ranch was in trouble financially and--

Anne is a strong woman.

She'll get through it.

Well, I didn't catch your name.

Hilary.

Anne's in the main house.

You can go on in.

Thank you.

[birds chirping]

[horse neighing]

Cup of coffee guy?

No.

No.

[beeping]

Hi.

Anne?

Yes?

MEGAN: Megan Williams.

Hilary told me to come right on in.

I'm a news producer with JTV News On The Go.

ANNE: Oh.

Nice to meet you, Megan.

Likewise.

Do you have a minute to talk?

Well, I have some things in the oven for the volunteers.

But I can keep my eye on it.

You have a beautiful home.

ANNE: Oh, thank you.

My husband Bill spent a ton of time on it over the years.

Well, have a seat.

I'm making some tea.

Would you like some?

Oh, yes.

Thank you.

So, what is it you wanted to talk about?

Well, I read about this place online

at roanokeranch.com, but I really

- just want to hear it from you. - Oh.

MEGAN: Tell me about the ranch.

ANNE: Well, to start, I suppose you could

call this an animal sanctuary.

Every horse you see out there is a rescue.

MEGAN: Wow.

ANNE: Mm-hmm.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg.

Too many people rely on psychiatrists

and their medications when all they really need

is a healthy dose of outdoors.

We believe in animal therapy.

Every day, during the warm months,

we have another group out here.

You can't imagine how many groups that we have helped.

Groups for the blind, returning veterans with PTSD,

and, of course, the troubled children.

My husband Bill believed in work.

So when a young man or woman comes out to the ranch,

they're given a task before they can ride a horse.

A lot of them have never done an honest hour of work,

even raking leaves.

But here, they're happy to.

Because we show them love and the joy of horses.

Just one day on the ranch can give

a child a new start in life.

Give us a whole month and we hope to put them on a new path.

Yes.

Nicole Carson emailed me.

ANNE: Oh, Nicole is a doll, and her daughter Jessie

is just a ray of sunshine.

But why did Nicole email you?

Well, she said you're in trouble, financially.

ANNE: Oh.

I see.

Is that true?

Yes, that's true.

The Roanoke Ranch is a 501[c][3] charity, and we

depend heavily on donations.

But things have changed since my husband

and I started the sanctuary.

With these economy, donations are down.

But there is a silver lining.

Oh?

Well, what's that?

A real estate development company

is interested in buying the ranch or the property,

I suppose.

Development, you know, subdivisions, all that.

Well, do you and your husband want to sell?

My husband passed away 11 months ago.

Oh.

Anne, I'm sorry.

You and me both.

It's really been hard.

But when I see all the children we have helped,

I can only be thankful.

Do you have kids?

It wasn't in the cards for me to have children.

But with the hundreds of needy kids

that have come through here and the ones that we've helped,

well, they've taken their place.

And I have a nephew.

I would really like to feature you in a new segment, Anne.

Maybe we could get enough donations

to help you not sell the ranch.

You can do that?

I'll do my best.

Oh, that's wonderful.

Would you like to stay for lunch?

Can you?

Oh, I would love to, but I have to get back to the office.

But here's my card.

Call or email me, and we will set up a time for me

to come back, and I will walk you through the shoot.

Meantime, if it's OK with you, I would

like to put a crew together to come out

and do some filming this week.

Oh, well, look at me, a TV celebrity.

[laughter]

Lunch is on!

[horse neighing]

Anne.

Huh?

Who's that guy in the cowboy hat?

ANNE: Oh, that's Brad Bennett.

Always lived by the cowboy code.

That's one of the reasons I adore him.

He's single.

No, I wasn't--

no, I-- I'm not looking for a boyfriend.

Why not?

There's no time.

Oh, find time, dear.

Because life goes by in the blink of an eye.

You having fun?

Oh, yeah.

Yeah?

You come out often.

Brad, you still owe me that cup of coffee.

She started the ranch with the help of her husband.

And ever since his passing, she runs

it with the help of volunteers.

So I think it really could tug on the heartstrings

and maybe garner some donations to help keep the ranch afloat.

I like it.

I think it'll be good for ratings.

When do you think you can have it ready for broadcast?

MEGAN: Well, I want to spend time with her this week,

and then I can edit this weekend.

So next week?

SCOTT: I want you to edit for airing

Thursday night, Christmas Eve.

OK.

Did you find a better story?

Yeah, I think I found--

you know toy drive is a good story.

OK.

It is.

OK.

OK, fine.

I found a ranch that helps children,

and they're in financial aid.

JENNIFER: Perfect.

- Where do we start? - We?

JENNIFER: And what's new on the cute lawyer friend?

Nothing is.

OK, well, he works at the ranch.

You're kidding me.

OMG.

This is perfect!

Let's hear the scoop.

How old are you?

19.

How old are you?

I'm 29.

31.

You know, that's none of your business,

and that is not appropriate.

Why not?

You asked me.

Well, you're an intern.

I'm a fully grown adult. Adult?

Woman.

Adult woman.

Female.

You don't know what words you're going to say.

I do.

JENNIFER: You started with woman,

changed your mind to adult, changed it back

and spit that nonsense out.

I do it all the time.

Are you planning on wearing those jeans?

MEGAN: OK, Jennifer, what I wear is none of your business.

They're no good?

You're really beautiful, Megan.

Thank you.

But the mom jeans are not helping.

Well.

Girls trip to the mall.

Come.

[light music]

Holy hotness.

New Megan is definitely making time for a cup of coffee.

[horse neighing]

Brad?

So, you found my secret.

A lawyer and a cowboy.

I like to go for a ride in the morning,

clear my head before I hit the office.

And then my aunt makes me breakfast.

That sounds lovely.

It's been a routine for years.

Listen--

Megan.

BRAD: Megan, Aunt Anne doesn't have anything or anybody.

She seems to have you.

BRAD: Yes, she does.

And I'm sure you have good intentions,

but you should probably just go.

What?

BRAD: Anne is trusting and good.

And other words for those are naive and gullible.

Listen, I know how this goes.

She gets her hopes up for Christmas,

and then we have the blizzard of a century.

And then you don't run the story.

MEGAN: OK, the blizzard of a century

only happens once per century, Brad.

BRAD: But the odds of even raising enough money

to save the ranch--

go inside, say hello, have a cup of coffee,

and then just be on your way.

I just think if you would listen to what I wanted--

This isn't helping me clear my head.

Have a good morning.

[horse neighing]

[scoffs] Oh, well, that's where cowboy of you.

Get the last word in and ride off.

Can't say I love that.

[light music]

Hi, Anne.

Oh.

Oh, good morning, dear.

I was just looking out at my horses.

MEGAN: Have you always loved horses?

When I was six, I asked Santa Claus for a pony.

The rest is history.

MEGAN: Are you getting ready for your annual Christmas party?

I saw photos on the website.

ANNE: Oh.

I'm not sure I can throw a party this year.

Between losing Bill and now losing the ranch,

I don't know if I'll feel up for it.

I see.

Would you like some green tea?

MEGAN: Oh, please.

So if you were to throw a party this year, when would that be?

ANNE: Well, it's always on Christmas Eve.

It's our way of giving back to the volunteers and all

of the people in the community who have been so supportive

with their donations.

Mm.

Listen to me.

Just one question from you and I spoke the truth out loud.

The party's not for me.

It's important to others.

Thank you for coming over this morning, Megan.

I will go forward with it.

Oh!

Oh, you're welcome.

I'm so glad to hear that.

So about the new story.

ANNE: Yes?

I really think this could turn things around for you.

I knew you would come through.

I'm--

ANNE: Brad doubted that you could raise the $100,000

needed to maintain the ranch.

But I told him to have faith.

I didn't know that.

$100,000?

Anne, that's a lot of money.

I was surprised, too.

My husband did most of the books, all of the books, really,

and the majority of the work around the ranch.

He even decorated.

Now that he's gone--

MEGAN: Anne.

I just, I want to say Brad and I talked about the story.

ANNE: Yes, dear?

I could decorate.

Well, the party's in the barn.

It's a big barn.

MEGAN: Well, I could just get some volunteers.

I'll just wrangle a few up, and they

can come and help me like Brad.

I thought you were going for a ride.

I changed my mind.

What about me?

ANNE: Oh.

Megan wants to decorate the ranch for Christmas.

But she can't do it alone.

Hmm.

Anne, Earl Granger's outside with a hay delivery.

Says he needs a check.

[sighs] Duty calls.

You will help Megan with the decorations, won't you, Brad?

Of course.

BRAD: Well, I guess that's that.

So, when are you planning on filming

this little story of yours?

Probably later this week.

But I do want to get to know Anne's backstory better.

You know you can just look that up on the website, right?

MEGAN: Well, I did, but this is just more personal.

Well, if you're going to go through with this,

just don't hurt her.

I won't.

We'll see.

Anyways, I can give you a hand later today after work.

Can we start over?

Please?

I'm Megan.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I didn't mean to do that.

Oh, my gosh.

I gotta get cleaned up to go to the office.

You can clean this up.

And I guess I don't owe you a cup of coffee now.

There goes that cowboy thing again.

Get the last word in and leave.

It was more appealing in the movies.

I'll clean it up.

That Earl Granger just wouldn't wait for his checks.

What were you doing down there?

It's just-- well, a little coffee mishap.

My assistant Jennifer and the other volunteers

will be here soon.

So we can start decorating the barn.

Oh, that's wonderful.

Thank you.

How many horses have you rescued over the years?

ANNE: Oh, well, 40-some years, probably over 100.

Where do you find them from all?

From all over.

But when we first rescued them, we

put them in our isolation barn for about a

week so that our vet can examine them

and make sure they're healthy enough to join the other horses.

Take Dewey, for instance.

He made his owners a lot of money as a show horse.

He even appeared in TV commercials.

But when he got older, well, they neglected him.

He was skin and bones when he first came here.

Now, I call him our gentle giant.

It's amazing what a little care and love does for horses.

No different than people, really.

Well, you make yourself at home.

Megan, there's somebody here that would like to meet you.

Hi, Megan.

I'm Nicole Carson.

I sent you the email.

Hi.

- It's so nice to meet you. - Likewise.

This must be Jessie.

It is.

Hey, I cannot thank you enough for doing this story.

Jessie loves the horses.

Who's your favorite horse, Jessie?

Bailey.

He likes carrot.

Oh.

All right, kiddo, let's go feed Bailey.

Hey, go have fun, OK?

Hey, do you want to saddle up?

OK.

[laughing]

You know, Brad, he's just like the sweetest guy.

Do you know something that I don't?

Why would you say that?

Because he's standoffish.

No, he's just being overprotective of Anne.

He's single, you know?

Yeah, I've been told. NICOLE: Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm.

No, but I'm not interested.

No.

Mm-hmm.

[laughter]

I don't think so.

But famous last words.

I mean, I saw you guys looking at each other.

MEGAN: No. There's nothing.

Yes. MEGAN: No.

I--

MEGAN: What did you see?

[light music]

Might be easier to just buy new lights.

You know Anne is strapped for cash.

I wasn't being literal.

And I told you not to get her hopes up,

and you went and did it anyways.

But as long as we're doing this, I'm all in.

I am too.

I hope so.

MEGAN: I'm serious.

You know, the day at the new sta--

It's for Anne, Megan, not me.

MEGAN: Of course.

So how'd it go?

He's not my type.

Sure.

He's just a strong, handsome cowboy type who

also happens to be a lawyer.

Gee, I hope I never meet anyone like him either.

I didn't say that.

I give up with you.

MEGAN: No, I just--

no, you see, he's--

there's something about it.

Just mm!

Oh, will you untangle these?

Please?

Please?

Thank you.

Let's try this again, shall we?

Brad Bennett.

There's no coffee around either of us.

Megan Williams.

It's nice to meet you, Megan.

Nice to meet you, Brad.

Lunch is on!

Actually, Megan and I have an errand to run.

We do?

Yeah.

Come on.

Where are we going?

It's a surprise.

Mm.

What size boot are you?

Huh?

Your foot.

What size is it?

Like, a size 6 or a 7?

I'll be right back.

Here you go.

Huh?

Lovely.

If only I had a cowboy hat.

Be careful what you wish for.

Thanks.

BRAD: I know it's not authentic, but one of the volunteers

left it behind.

[engine revving]

You ready?

Yep.

All right.

Hi.

Where can I find Anne?

She's inside the house.

You can go right in.

DEBORAH: This listing is worth a year's salary.

Anne Devon?

Yes?

DEBORAH: I'm Deborah Montgomery.

Josh told me that--

ANNE: Come right in.

Yeah, he tells that to everyone.

Well, come right in.

Well, if you're here as a volunteer,

you're a little overdressed.

DEBORAH: Oh.

[chuckles] I wish I had the time to volunteer.

I simply adore petting horses and goats and pigs.

I work for Mitchell and Fields, a real estate agent.

Oh.

Mitchell-- Mitchell and Fields.

Oh, right.

I talked to somebody from your company last week.

I believe his name was Matt.

Matt's no longer with the company.

I've been assigned to your listing.

Was that Megan Williams from the morning news?

ANNE: Yes.

Yes, she's doing a story on the ranch to help us raise funds,

so we don't have to sell.

Did you let the agency know about this?

Well, no.

DEBORAH: There could be a breach of contract, Anne.

I didn't sign that contract.

According to Matt, you made a verbal agreement,

and that's just as binding.

I didn't realize.

My husband always took care of things like that.

What exactly are we doing out here?

[laughs] Relax.

We're here to find the perfect tree.

All the way out here?

It's for the party.

Come on.

MAN: Hello!

Welcome to Postoma Farm.

Pick out any tree you like?

Then come and see me.

MEGAN: What kind of law do you practice?

Estates.

It's mostly drafting wills and trusts.

I oversee some small real estate probate cases.

But other than that, it's usually handling final wishes

and writing durable powers of attorney

for designated executors and things like that.

Ah.

Sounds like a total snooze fest, but makes sense now.

What do you mean?

Well, why you're so protective of Anne.

I'm protective of Anne because she's a very caring

and loving person.

And so was her husband, Bill.

OK, so what made you decide to volunteer for the ranch?

You said she's not really your aunt.

She's your mom's first cousin?

Aunt Anne is family.

Of course, I just meant--

Well, I started coming to the ranch

with my little sister, Taylor, about, oh, gosh, 20 years

ago or so?

She had Down syndrome and some other special needs,

medical issues.

Man, does she loved the horses, just like Jessie does.

Well, how is Taylor doing now?

She passed away about 10 years ago.

Oh.

I don't know what to say.

BRAD: There's really not much to say.

My sister was my family.

And Anne, as you said, is more of just an extended cousin.

But Anne has my mom to bring my sister to the ranch.

Bill and her made her life so much better

than it ever could have been.

And I'm just trying to do everything I can to repay them.

That's amazing, Brad.

You know, the Roanoke Ranch is so much to so many people,

from special needs or children who may have never known

their father or veterans with PTSD,

or even just children who may have never

experienced a nice Christmas.

So if you say you're all in--

I am.

I am.

If you say you're all in, then I'm going to make this work.

So let's pick a tree.

OK.

BRAD: Halfway.

[light music]

There we go.

Timber.

Yay!

Yeah.

High five.

Yeah.

All right.

So you take that and be very careful.

OK.

And we are going to hoist this.

All right.

Yep.

Lead the way.

MEGAN: OK.

That's a very sharp object.

[upbeat music]

Hey, Josh, come give me a hand.

ANNE: Well, what do we have here?

Well, you can't have Christmas without a Christmas tree now,

can you?

No.

Did you kids eat?

BOTH: No.

I've got lunch in the barn.

Let the boys unload the tree.

Sounds good.

[light music]

ANNE: Thank you guys.

Where do you want this bad boy, Anne?

Where Bill always put it.

By the window.

Got you.

[upbeat music]

Brad, do you know my intern, Jennifer?

Yeah.

Good kid, tons of energy.

No doubt.

She overheard something today.

She said there was a realtor here from a company.

Mitchell and Fields?

A realtor?

Yeah, some woman named Deborah.

She said that Anne agreed to sell the ranch.

She didn't sign anything, did she?

No, I don't think so.

But she did say that they made a verbal agreement,

and it could be breach of contract.

That's just an idle threat.

But I'll deal with it.

JOSH: Megan, where do you want these garlands?

Over by the fireplace.

Thanks.

You know, I'm still going to walk over to the house

and talk to Anne, get more details.

Kind of remind her to never sign anything

without me looking at it first.

Then I got to get changed and meet with the client.

On a Saturday?

Duty calls.

Will I see you tomorrow?

Church at sunrise, and then I'm all yours.

I had fun today.

Me too.

OK.

DEBORAH [ON VOICE RECORD]: We can offer you two million cash.

ANNE [ON VOICE RECORD]: This is a 160-acre ranch.

The ranch over in Saginaw County is only 100 acres and just sold

for three million.

DEBORAH [ON VOICE RECORD]: I'm aware of that,

but the land is near a major interstate

and already zoned for commercial property.

Your land is river frontage.

But it's frankly also a flood zone.

ANNE [ON VOICE RECORD]: But I've lived here most of my life.

I love this ranch and the memories.

You just don't understand.

DEBORAH [ON VOICE RECORD]: I do understand, Anne.

Look, I'll offer you 2.1 million.

Deal?

ANNE [ON VOICE RECORD]: I need to think about it.

I thought you said she was ready to sell.

You heard her voice.

She's ready to buckle.

All I heard was a stubborn old lady playing hardball with you.

Edward's right, Deborah.

I'm not sure you have what it takes to close this deal.

Don't underestimate me.

I can, and I will close this deal.

What I need from you two is a buyer's contract

with the best and final offer.

And you better get it to me quickly.

There's a news producer doing a story to help raise money.

And if it airs, you can kiss those riverfront

acres and your development complex plans goodbye.

[crickets chirping]

You're just in time.

Just in time for what?

You'll see.

Ta-da!

ANNE: Megan, it's gorgeous!

MEGAN: I'm so glad you like it.

I'll get to work on the exteriors tomorrow.

I am going to be on air in the morning, so I'll come by later.

And Brad said he'll stop by as well.

You like him, don't you?

Yeah, and I barely know him.

Well, that's the beauty of it.

People show up in your life that you don't know for a reason.

Well, actually, I'm on air tonight.

I have to be on at 10 o'clock, so I

should get back to the station.

I have some prep work to do.

But I'll see you tomorrow, OK?

ANNE: Yeah.

OK.

MEGAN: Bye!

I'll be here.

MEGAN: Bye.

[door shuts]

Oh.

Oh, Bill.

Do you remember this?

This was always one of our favorites.

[serene music]

[knocking]

Come in.

Oh. Hey, Scott.

Hi.

You've been out of the office quite a bit.

Are you staying busy on that Roanoke Ranch story?

Working on it as we speak. SCOTT: Great.

This woman could really get a lot of clicks for us.

It's more than just clicks.

SCOTT: Listen, clicks and views equal ads, ads equal revenue,

and revenue is what keeps us in business.

If you don't like this, well--

Yeah, I understand.

- It's just that-- - Yeah.

Now I want you to milk this story for every ounce of emotion

you can squeeze out of it.

Then we'll move on.

That's the business.

OK.

[light music]

JENNIFER: I think I just gained 8 pounds

just by looking at the food.

Well, you could stand to put a little meat on your bones.

Coffee's on.

Thanks.

I saw your special ornament on the tree.

Oh.

I had that made for Bill our first Christmas together.

Can't say it's not bittersweet knowing

it's the first one without him.

Yeah.

Your first is always hard, but I'm sure he's here in spirit.

Oh, I know he is.

Well, come on, you two.

Grab a plate.

Eat up.

Where are you going, Anne?

Oh.

I called Doc Meyers to check on Crackerjack.

He hasn't been feeling his best lately.

I'll go in.

ANNE: Oh, no.

Brad, you eat before it gets cold.

Megan, if you need help decorating,

I can give you a hand later. MEGAN: Thanks.

I could use all the help I can get.

Yeah, and Josh and I can handle

all the outdoor decorations.

Just let us know where you want everything.

And I think a couple of the other guys

will come by after work today, too.

OK.

Jennifer, are you going to come?

I'll be eating.

You're not going to eat anything?

No, I want to start decorating the loft.

You really should eat something.

Oh.

I like that you care.

[door opens, closes]

Well, have any of his eating habits changed, Anne?

No.

The little stinker eats like a horse.

No pun intended.

Well, that's the problem.

He's eating too much.

Nothing a few walks and less feeding won't cure there, love.

Oh.

Oh, thank goodness.

You know, Bill named him Crackerjack because he looks

like one of those little surprise toys

you get in those boxes of snacks.

I don't know what I would have done if I lost another family

member this year.

[horse neighing]

JENNIFER: Josh and Hilary, black coffee, coffee with cream.

[door opens]

Looks like somebody may have missed their calling as, say,

the next Martha Stewart?

[chuckles]

Well, I brought you a sandwich.

If you insist.

You know, you're really bringing a lot of joy

to Anne with everything you're doing.

Anne is the one who brings joy to everyone.

I am just doing my job.

Speaking of which, I do need to get back to the news station.

There's a news crew coming out today, so I need to prep.

Jennifer!

JENNIFER: Coming.

Thanks for the grub, cowboy.

Just call me the Grubhub Cowboy.

Josh, let me give you a hand.

JENNIFER: Oh, I love that idea.

Really pulls at your heartstrings.

Yeah.

And I think if we get the crew out there,

we can do cover to the whole ranch,

and we can use those as cutaways in the edit.

OK.

I have your notes.

I'll write some basic questions, and then I'll send you

the script for your approval.

Actually, there's no need.

I want this to feel more organic in nature.

So no script.

Oh, wow.

I smell an Emmy nomination.

I just hope it helps save the ranch.

[horse neighing]

This is amazing.

Thanks.

CREW: Wait, you did all this?

MEGAN: Well, with Jennifer's help and a team

of volunteers, but yes.

I just love Christmas.

Oh.

- Hi, Megan. - Oh.

Morning, Anne.

This is our crew.

They're going to be filming us today.

ANNE: Oh, so nice to meet you, everyone.

Hi, how are y'all?

You have a lovely ranch here.

ANNE: Thank you.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I just finished chopping veggies for the kids.

And when I say kids, I mean the baby goats.

Where are my manners?

I haven't offered you boys anything.

We're good.

We're good.

Anne, let's go sit by the fireplace.

Oh, OK.

MEGAN: Is there anything that's off limits for me to ask?

Oh, right down to business, I see.

No, nothing I can think of.

So was there anything important

that you want me to ask or that I should mention?

Well, it's important to make sure

it's about the horses and the children and adults who come

here for comfort and healing.

Yes, you mentioned that.

That seems like a lot.

How do you manage?

I just find the strength somehow.

The volunteers and donations, all that.

I don't want to lose the ranch.

I really don't.

I'm not ready.

And we want to make sure that doesn't happen.

They made me an offer, cash.

2.1 million.

Oh, you didn't sign anything, did you?

No, but there doesn't seem to be any options.

Just don't do anything, at least

not until after we air this.

OK.

So, Anne, if someone is watching this right now

and they want to make a donation, how do they do that?

Oh.

They go to a roanokeranch.com.

We appreciate everyone.

It doesn't matter the size of the donation.

You have a big heart, Anne.

Oh, well, bless you for saying that.

Is this going to be part of your story?

Well, maybe.

We are rolling.

Oh, you are?

Oh, well.

But don't worry, we are going to edit it down to the most

compassionate pieces.

Thank you.

I just don't know what to do.

FRANK: Deborah, any news on the Roanoke Ranch deal?

I delivered the contract this morning with the $2.3 million

offer.

Did you get a signature?

I'm working on it.

Work harder or we're turning this over to Greg.

She will sign it, Frank.

I already told you and Edward that.

I don't like your tone, Deborah.

Yeah?

Well, I don't like being treated like I'm a child.

FRANK: Then stop acting like one and get Anne

Devon to sign that contract!

[christmas music]

MEGAN: I'm here with Anne Devon, who owns Roanoke Ranch

For Kids and horse sanctuary.

Anne, how long have you owned the ranch?

Well, my husband and I bought the ranch over 40 years ago.

We only had a couple of riding horses at that time.

But when we read about all these poor horses

that were neglected and abused, we started rescuing them.

And how many do you have now?

Just 12 now.

Hi.

What's your name?

Jessie.

Do you like horses, Jessie?

I like Bailey.

[laughter]

Bet that Bailey is really cute.

He is really cute.

So you mentioned that horses help people with PTSD,

children on the autism spectrum, and differently-abled

people and so many more.

Oh, yes, there are groups for the blind

that come here, and we have a lot

of at-risk children and teens.

Well, Anne, this ranch is truly magical,

and I want to thank you for letting us spend some time here.

I'm Megan Williams with JTV News On The Go.

[door closes]

BRAD: Can I help you?

I'm here to see Anne.

BRAD: She's a little busy at the moment.

I'll wait.

That won't be necessary.

I'm sorry, I didn't catch your name.

It's Brad.

Brad Bennett.

And I know who you are, and Anne is

not looking to sell the ranch.

She told you that?

I'm going to have to ask you to leave.

I think I'll wait.

Thanks.

BRAD: You've formally been asked to leave the property.

If you don't, you'll be in direct violation

of MCLA 750.552, trespassing.

A misdemeanor punishable by up to a $250

fine and 30 days in jail.

What are you, like her cowboy lawyer or something?

That's exactly who I am.

Fine.

But I'll come back later.

[engine revving]

ANNE: So how'd I do?

Oh, you did great.

Natural.

The viewers are going to love this.

I owe it all to you.

Oh, on the contrary, Anne, I wouldn't have

a story if it wasn't for you.

I will let you know the air date,

but we are aiming for a Christmas Eve broadcast.

Oh, that would be such a great Christmas gift.

I can't wait to see it.

Now, you will be here for the Christmas party?

Oh, I sure will.

Oh, good.

[christmas music]

Are you camera shy?

What's that?

I wanted you on the segment.

Ah.

I told you, I'm a private person.

It's just a news segment.

Unless you're hiding something.

[laughs] What would I be hiding?

I don't know.

But the big silent types usually do.

Maybe you're hiding something.

I am an open book.

Mm-hmm.

Especially after a glass of wine or two.

Well, do you have time for a ride first?

That sounds magical.

Great.

I'll settle you up a slow horse.

Who says I can't handle a fast one?

Oh, all right then.

[upbeat music]

I always ask my dad for a horse, but like Anne said,

they are kind of a lot of upkeep.

Well, you have a place to ride now.

MEGAN: [laughs] So what about you?

Were you born a cowboy or is it because of--

Yeah, it was because of my sister, Taylor.

She loved horses, so I learned everything I

could so I could help her ride.

She used to just ride for hours, and I would just walk

around and listen to her laugh.

Just as much as she liked riding,

she would just sit there and watch me off in the distance

though.

Nowadays, it's sort of like--

Like she's here with you.

Exactly.

You know, I'm glad you're here with me now.

Me too.

Although I am getting a little chilly.

Yeah?

Well, how about we get chilly together?

I don't follow.

Well, I know a place with a little fireplace

and a perfect venison chili.

[laughs] All right.

Dad jokes. OK.

Yeah, what do you say?

MEGAN: OK.

BRAD: Yeah.

So, what made you want to be a news producer anyway?

Well, I've always been fascinated

by the human interest piece.

I was actually premed in college,

which made me super happy.

And I was interviewed by the school newspaper,

and it was quoted.

So I marched into the editor's office

and demanded that they do a reprint.

And he offered me a job right then and there.

Wow.

So premed to journalist?

Yeah.

I love the investigative piece.

And the rest is history.

And how did your parents feel about the switch?

My dad just wants me to be happy.

He said, if writing is your passion,

then find a story that will put you on the map.

And I truly believe that Roanoke Ranch is that story.

It sounds like you've just been motivated your entire life.

Yeah.

I'm a type A personality.

How about you?

How about me?

Hmm.

What made you want to be a lawyer?

Well, I followed in my father's footsteps.

He was a public defender.

Would you have chosen another profession?

I don't know, really.

I really like music.

I used to play the guitar when I was younger.

I was even in a band for a little while, believe it or not.

But once I started law school, I sort of just

put that on the back burner.

I could see you as a country Western singer.

Maybe a long time ago.

Move over, Brad Paisley, here comes Brad Bennett.

[laughs]

Can I get you folks another round?

I actually need to get home and start editing.

BRAD: No, we're OK.

Just the check, please.

OK, thank you.

So, when do I get to hear one of these songs?

[christmas music]

Your station says we're expecting snow.

I love the snow.

I just hope it's not as big as they say it's going to be.

You know, you can't trust forecasters these days.

Only mother nature knows.

Brad, you don't think Anne is going to sell the ranch, do you?

It's hard to say.

It's a lot of upkeep for her.

I'm just trying to ward off the real estate lady

until after the holidays so she can enjoy the one last Christmas

there.

It would be devastating.

I'm really banking on this story generating donations.

Well, she has faith in you.

And so--

Money for the children?

Not the best timing, Santa, but here you go.

Come here.

[christmas music]

Give me your number.

That's very confident of you.

I just want to send you the photo.

Thank you.

Well, I'll see you at Anne's Christmas party.

That sounds like a plan.

OK.

Good night.

BRAD: Good night.

Somebody has a crush.

Santa, she barely knows me.

I wasn't talking about her.

[christmas music]

[phone rings]

Benny.

Benny.

Want to go night-night?

Come on.

Let's go night-night.

Come here.

Come on.

[phone ringing]

Hey, Scott.

What time is it?

Megan, it's Scott.

MEGAN [ON PHONE]: Yeah, I know.

You called early.

SCOTT [ON PHONE]: Yeah, and you have a clock too.

It's 5:32 AM.

I know it's Christmas Eve, and you're not scheduled to come in

until the afternoon news, but I need you

to come into work right now.

Why?

What's going on?

Breaking news.

Get in here.

Bart's going on the air in 28 minutes with or without you.

MEGAN [ON PHONE]: Wh-what? I will be.

I will be right there.

OK.

I'm here now.

I'm here.

SCOTT: We have breaking news.

What is it?

Governor Lewis resigned, and Lieutenant-Governor Brenda

Lewis is being sworn in today.

A Lowell High School graduate is the new governor of Michigan.

Great local news story.

But she's also the country's first Asian female governor.

Talk about a Christmas Eve story.

We're getting picked up nationwide today, Megan.

Oh, my gosh.

This is amazing.

JENNIFER: Megan, you're going live.

- OK. - Megan, get to the green room.

You're on air in five.

Oh, I have the final edit of the Roanoke Christmas

story for you to air tonight.

OK.

[light music]

Morning, Anne.

You see the news?

Oh, yes.

Shocking.

HILARY: I know you and Brenda Choi are friends,

but this is great news for women, don't you think?

And aliens too.

Oh, I don't care about all that identity politics.

She's a good person.

That's all that matters to me.

Now, come on, let's get the kids fed.

The horses don't care who's governor.

HILARY: No, they don't.

[upbeat music]

Megan, our columnist, the news story of the century.

That seems a little far fetched.

Maybe so, but not if you're a lifelong resident

of Lowell, Michigan.

That's right.

The new governor comes from our sleepy little town.

Morning segment went well.

We're going to run with this piece all day, so plan

on strapping in.

More and more affiliates are picking

- us up as the day goes on. - Of course.

But we are still going to run the Roanoke Ranch piece--

Conference room, everyone. All hands on deck.

So, I've got four reporters standing by in various locations

covering the story.

What I need from you is anything you can find out

on Lieutenant-Governor Brandon Choi, right down

to her middle school yearbook.

And find out what the medical issue is with the governor.

OK, I'm on it.

Is Jennifer here?

Has anyone seen Jennifer?

She's in the coffee room.

MEGAN: She's way more valuable than that.

She did a great job on the Roanoke Ranch piece,

although she's the only intern who ever does get me my coffee.

Scott?

Yeah, what?

You are still planning on airing the story tonight, right?

What story?

The Roanoke Ranch story?

The feel-good story you asked me to find?

We'll have to hold off on that.

What do you mean, we'll have to hold off on that?

SCOTT: OK, battle stations, everyone.

Scott!

The woman's ranch was on the brink of closure.

What woman?

Anne from the Roanoke Ranch.

SCOTT: We have a breaking news story.

It's major.

Do you understand this?

You and Bart's segment this morning,

it got picked up nationwide.

Whoa, Scott.

You know what battle stations mean?

Everyone, including you.

Now get to work.

You wanted a feel-good story, and I delivered.

I stayed up all night doing the final edit.

It is in your inbox.

And you said you would air it on Christmas Eve.

So when are you going to air it?

When the fallout from this story ends.

MEGAN: That could be after New Year's.

I can't control that.

MEGAN: But you can control what we air.

SCOTT: That's right, I can.

OK, then I need you to air it tonight!

SCOTT: I need you to go do your job before I have

one of our many hungry interns break

her career on a national news story while you end yours.

Megan, it's just a fluff piece, a feel-good story.

This is how the news works.

Now go do your job.

[door opens, closes]

Where are you going?

Oh.

I'm done.

It's the news, Megan.

This is how it works.

Yeah, old men keep trying to tell me that.

I'm sorry, Bart.

You don't deserve that.

We're on in 30.

It's a feel-good story that we all need.

It's a help an old woman needs, a woman

who has spent 40 years of her life

giving back to the community.

I've been disappointed before too, kid.

But this is how it works.

We don't get to write the news.

We only report it.

At the end of the day, the story doesn't matter to the station.

Only the ratings do.

It matters to me.

We're on in 30.

[neighing, barking]

[light music]

Estimates are we're going to get 3 inches of snow.

Oh.

It will be a white Christmas.

When is it supposed to start?

No idea.

But we just got a booking from a group for the blind again.

Well, that's nice.

And the Smiths just gave their annual donation of $1,200.

Earth to Anne.

Hello?

I'm so sorry.

Did you say 12,000?

100.

1,200.

That's not enough to cover a month of feed!

I'm sorry, everyone.

How horrible of me.

1,200 is a generous gift.

I'll write a heartfelt thank you card this afternoon.

BRAD: Good morning.

ANNE: Brad, what are you doing here?

I was coming to check on you guys

to see if you need anything else for the Christmas Eve party

tonight.

No.

What's wrong?

Is Crackerjack OK?

He is fine.

What's going on, Anne?

She's nervous about the story tonight.

If donations don't come in by Christmas--

She'll have to sell the ranch.

Yeah.

Just remember the cowboy code, Aunt Anne.

Live each day with courage.

Megan promised she's going to share that story

on the 6:00 PM news tonight.

And I just have a feeling that once she does,

donations are going to start flooding in.

ANNE: Oh, I hope you're right.

I just don't know what I'd do without you all.

[ringing]

It's Megan.

Oh.

Good afternoon, Megan.

We've been watching your big story.

How exciting.

Yes.

About that.

I actually have some bad news.

What's wrong?

They're not airing your story tonight, as I'd hoped.

Well, that's OK.

It's not every day a governor steps down from office.

I understand.

I tried my best, honestly.

When will it air then?

Maybe after New Year's or maybe later.

I don't know if it'll air at all.

Wait, I'm sorry.

I need you to say that again because I don't

think I'm hearing you right.

It's the new governor.

BRAD: Don't tell us about the new governor.

I didn't ask about the new governor.

Brad.

No, Anne.

It's a 10-minute story.

You're telling me you can't switch

gears for 10 lousy minutes?

Believe me, I tried.

You asked us to believe you once, Anne.

Don't ask us to be fools twice.

It's not up to me.

It's just how the news works.

It's OK, dear.

No, it's not, Anne.

You know where I'm from.

If you say you're going to do a job, you either

get it done or you don't.

Brad.

[door opens, closes]

It didn't go well, did it?

No.

I'm learning that cowboys like to get the last word in,

and it's not always nice.

But he's right.

I promised, and I didn't get the job done.

Megan, it's not your fault.

I know.

It's just I really thought that I could help them and--

Look, I'm sorry to cut this short,

but I came in here to tell you you're on in five, which

means you're now on in four.

How are my horses?

They're good.

And how are you doing?

Brad, you know it's not her fault

that they won't air the story.

But Aunt Anne, she made you a promise.

ANNE: I know she did.

Because she has a good heart and knows what

this ranch means to not only me, but everybody else here,

including you.

She cares about us, Brad.

But you already know that.

Go for a ride and clear your head.

Breakfast will be ready when you get back.

Yes, ma'am.

News at noon with national coverage.

Are you ready?

I've had 30 minutes to think about what I'm going to say,

and I'm ready.

[upbeat music]

Good afternoon, everyone.

I'm Bart Hawley, along with my co-host, Megan Williams.

Afternoon, Bart.

Let's get right to it.

It looks like folks are excited about having

the country's first female Asian governor, Megan.

It sure does, Bart.

People are concerned with the health of Governor Lewis

and send him their best wishes.

But at the same time, Governor Choi

is preparing for her swearing-in ceremony, which

will take place in an hour.

We will be streaming it live, online and on our app.

That's right.

Now, here's what you can expect during the swearing-in process.

Bart, I'm going to pause you for just a second.

Oh, OK.

So, as we know, Michigan's new governor

is breaking national news.

But it is Christmas Eve, and what would the holiday season

be without a heartwarming tale?

SCOTT: What is she doing?

We're live across the country.

The Roanoke Ranch For Kids has been helping differently

abled children, veterans with PTSD,

and the underprivileged for decades now.

And today, on Christmas Eve, they

need our help more than ever.

What's going on?

SCOTT: I don't know.

I have no idea.

BART: It appears we're having a little bit

of technical difficulty.

Maybe we should cut to a commercial--

We don't need to cut to a commercial.

We can stay live, right?

OK.

Yeah.

Sure.

You never know what's going to happen in your life, folks.

Bart, do you have anybody in your life

who could benefit from a little bit of fresh air

and animal therapy?

Oh, yes, of course.

I have a friend whose son has--

in fact, I'm his godfather.

And he is--

What do you want me to do?

Roll her darn story.

Unbelievable.

Well, looks like we've got a package ready.

Let's take a look.

The Roanoke Ranch.

And we're out.

Was that?

Did I miss something?

It's been nice working with you, Bart.

You're leaving?

I'm pretty sure I'm fired.

Megan!

I know.

I know.

Megan, that was awesome.

Thank you.

Scott is in super panic mode right now.

Your segment ends in six minutes,

and he doesn't have a co-anchor.

He even asked me to do it.

- Can you believe that? - What did you tell him?

JENNIFER: I told him no, of course.

I'm not going to do that to a friend, Megan.

MEGAN: Jennifer, I did this to myself, and I will be fine.

Believe me, I just broke a national news story

and shot the most heartwarming local piece of a decade.

The New Year's is going to bring me better

and bigger job opportunities.

But you are a 19-year-old broadcast student.

You have a chance to go make your debut

with a national news story.

Go!

Are you sure?

MEGAN: Jennifer, you are on in five.

BART: Stay tuned, folks.

We're counting down to the swearing-in ceremony.

Meanwhile, if you're online, you can

do some last-minute Christmas shopping,

or you could watch Die Hard.

Never heard of it.

Die Hard, onlythe best Christmas movie ever.

I'm messing with you.

But that's not really a Christmas movie.

Christmas at the Holly Hotel, now that's my favorite Christmas

movie of all time.

I love that and the follow-up, A Fireman for Christmas.

And both of those filmed right here in Michigan.

Now, folks, I'd like you to meet my new co-host,

Jennifer DeAngelo.

Did I say that right?

You sure did, Mr. Hawley.

Oh, you can call me Bart.

She's fine, all right?

Well, let's get back to our main story of the day.

Hello?

One of the volunteers said that Anne was in the barn.

Is she here?

No, I think she's in the house.

I hope you're hungry.

It's our Christmas party tonight, featuring

a famous roadkill grill.

Yum.

Barf city.

Josh.

Who was that?

The real estate lady.

She's here to see Anne.

Hello, Anne.

Oh.

I forgot you were coming by this evening.

Well, we can keep this brief.

Just some quick signatures.

Are you hungry?

Oh, no.

Thank you.

ANNE: Well, you know, you always have

a plate of food in my kitchen.

Let's go to the table.

Not your kitchen for long, lady.

We're going to bulldoze this right down.

HILARY: What time is Brad coming by today?

JOSH: Not till the party.

What's wrong?

Everything.

Anne's signing the papers to sell the ranch right now.

BRAD: Esteemed board members, my client's family

has owned this plot of land for over six generations.

We feel that rezoning is not only unfair, but unethical.

[phone buzzing]

My apologies.

By rezoning this parcel to allow an affluent influence to move

in and commercialize our town, you only further drive

a wedge between the pillars of this community

and what this community stands for.

We normally could just do this online,

but I wanted to see you personally.

Well, I appreciate that very much.

It's like the kids say, I'm a bit old school.

Here's the contract.

All I need for you to do is to sign

an initial in all of the places that have an X next to them.

Gosh, there sure are a lot of X's.

HILARY: Hello?

Hilary, it's Megan.

Is Brad there?

No.

And I can't get him on his cell phone either.

OK.

Well, have you looked at the website to look at donations?

No.

And I don't need to.

Not anymore anyway.

Why?

Did something happen?

Anne just sold the ranch.

You've got to be joking with me.

I wouldn't joke about something like that.

OK, Hilary, I need you to pull up the Roanoke Ranch website.

OK.

But why?

MEGAN [ON PHONE]: Just show an and we'll

be there as soon as we can.

OK.

Bye.

[sighs] Anne, what have you done?

Oh, Anne.

What did you do?

Come on.

Oh, my!

Where did all these donations come from?

I have no idea.

ANNE: Oh, Megan!

We have close to $100,000 in donations.

I bet that triples by the end of tonight.

Are you serious?

How did this happen?

JENNIFER: You haven't seen the afternoon news?

We ran the story.

Well, Megan ran the story nationally.

It was awesome. ANNE: Oh!

I just wish I had caught you before you signed

that contract with Deborah.

ANNE: Well, I do too.

But the fact that you cared means so much to me.

You tried your hardest, dear.

I'm sorry it didn't work out.

It just wasn't meant to be.

FRANK: To Deborah, the next Dottie

Herman at Mitchell and Fields.

[applause]

Who's Dottie Herman?

[laughter]

You know who Barbara Corcoran is from Shark Tank, correct?

Of course.

She's my hero.

Dottie Herman is Barbara times 1,000.

She's the richest self-made woman in real estate.

I'm OK with that.

I see a future partner in the making.

[applause]

ANNE: I feel horrible.

I let you all down.

Oh, Anne, it is not your fault. If it's anyone's fault,

it's mine.

I just wish I could have done something sooner.

Brad.

Brad can fix this.

MEGAN: Well, Brad's not exactly talking to me right now,

and he's not even here.

He's in court today.

Oh, for goodness sakes.

You and Brad need to get over yourselves.

Kiss and make up already.

There's nothing I would love more.

ANNE: Good.

Has he just pulled up?

He's wearing a suit!

ANNE: He looks so different.

Ladies.

ANNE: Well, looks like my cowboy is a professional.

Still live by the cowboy code, even dressed like that?

Of course, I do.

ANNE: Good.

Then will you take a look at these papers I signed

and see if there's is any way I can get out of this?

BRAD: Signed?

Wait.

What happened?

Aunt Anne, how many times have I told

you not to sign anything without letting me look at them first?

ANNE: Well, I know, but she was in a hurry.

So what?

How many times have I told you not

to sign anything without letting me look at them first?

But it's Christmas Eve.

BRAD: What does that have to do with anything?

There's no law saying signatures don't count on Christmas Eve.

How many times do I have to tell you not to sign anything

until I look at them first?

OK.

But you don't have to yell at me.

You're right.

And I'm sorry.

May I please look at the papers?

Yes, you may.

So can you do anything?

I literally just sat down, and I haven't

even looked at the first word.

What is she doing?

What are you even doing here?

ANNE: She ran the show.

I knew she would.

It ran nationally.

Can you believe it?

The donations are flooding in.

You did this?

MEGAN: Mm-hmm.

I just did what you told me to do,

and I found a way to make it happen.

I finished what I started.

I love you.

Did you just say you love me?

Knee-jerk reaction.

Don't worry about it.

I'm sorry.

Horse poop.

Never say you're sorry for telling someone you love them.

I love you too.

Are, are you coming to the Christmas Eve party tonight?

I wouldn't miss it for the world.

No matter what happens, I'll see you there.

But right now, I really need to focus.

Guys, please stop hovering.

I can't concentrate.

Please, I need some space.

Anne.

The first guests are arriving.

We should go out to the barn.

OK.

Brad, come with us.

I need at least another hour or so.

It's OK.

You tried hard.

If this is our last party at the ranch, I want you to be there.

I promise, I'll come over.

I just need a little bit more time to look at this.

Anne.

OK.

[door closes]

Excuse me, this is my office. Who are you?

BRAD: I'm the man who's not going to let

the Grinch steal Christmas.

HSSA, the Home Solicitation Sales Act?

Michigan State law says, and I quote, that sellers have

a three-day right of rescission if they did not list their home

for sale, but were rather contacted

by a potential buyer via phone, text, email, or in person.

As Anne's legal counsel, I am rescinding this sale.

But--

And you better believe this is going to be on the judge's desk

by Monday at 9:00 AM.

But--

MEGAN: Good night.

And Merry Christmas.

[christmas music]

[chatter]

JESSIE: Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Ladies and gentlemen, I would like

to introduce you to the woman who has made this all possible,

Mrs. Anne Devon.

[cheers, applause]

Thank you.

All right, if I could have all of your attention.

First of all, I want to thank all of you for coming tonight.

Only a few days ago, I didn't even know if there

was going to be a party.

I just didn't feel up to it.

But I'm so glad I did.

You all have lifted my heart.

My husband, Bill, God rest his soul,

always said that the horses are the real heroes.

However, that is true, but there are a lot more heroes

on this ranch who have done so much

to make it the way it is today.

And all of you volunteers, thank you so much.

I would just like to list a few of the names

to have people that have done so much

for the ranch over the years.

First, we have Aaron and Ginger Decker.

We wouldn't even have the ranch if it

weren't for Ginger and Aaron.

Thank you.

[applause]

And let's just hold our applause,

because there are a few more that I want to thank.

And then we can give them a big round of applause at the end,

OK?

Oh, my nephew, Brad Bennett.

He's not here yet, but I know that he's on the way.

I have to thank him for so much.

Martin and Julia Reisig and Susan Stoddard.

Mike and Danette Vander Ploeg.

Andy Decker and Mrs. Pat Decker.

Oh.

Erin's mom, who is just so great.

And she makes great cookies too.

Hey you.

Hi.

You figured something out, didn't you?

Sure did.

I really wish Anne would let me look at things

before she signs them though.

But as of Monday morning, 9:00 AM, we are out of the contract.

Oh, that is so great!

ANNE: And Rachel and Rebecca Smith.

And last but not least, I want to thank Megan Williams.

Megan, you know how much this ranch means to me and to all

the kids who find joy here.

And even after losing her job, wild horses, pun intended,

didn't stop you from getting my story out to the world.

I will be forever grateful.

Thank you, Megan, my dear.

Cheers.

[cheers, applause]

Thank you.

[cheers, applause]

Thank you, Anne.

And thank you, everyone.

But if I could just have one more moment of your attention,

Brad has something he'd like to say.

Ladies and gentlemen, Aunt Anne,

I have officially voided the contract,

and the Roanoke Ranch For Kids is here to stay.

[cheers, applause]

[christmas music]

[chatter]

You know what I said and I just blurted it out?

I meant it.

What normally takes me months, even a year

to say something like that.

But it was just the moment.

You don't say something like that unless you mean it.

I love you, Brad.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

[solemn music]

I miss you so much.

But you'll be happy to know that I'm going to live out

the rest of my days in this beautiful home

that you built for us.

And when I'm gone, I want Brad and Megan to have the ranch.

Merry Christmas, Bill.

[solemn music]