1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 2 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 3 00:01:05,978 --> 00:01:07,328 Abby? 4 00:01:07,502 --> 00:01:09,243 I see you're in your happy place. 5 00:01:09,417 --> 00:01:11,375 I hope you don't mind I let myself in again. 6 00:01:11,549 --> 00:01:13,595 I know you don't open for another hour. 7 00:01:13,769 --> 00:01:15,684 You know you're welcome anytime. 8 00:01:15,858 --> 00:01:17,860 You always work so hard, 9 00:01:18,034 --> 00:01:20,036 especially around the holidays. 10 00:01:20,210 --> 00:01:22,299 Half the time I don't know if I'm coming or going 11 00:01:22,473 --> 00:01:24,910 but this place, it makes me so relaxed. 12 00:01:25,085 --> 00:01:26,390 Even if it is just for a few minutes. 13 00:01:26,564 --> 00:01:28,262 That's how I feel about the greenhouse. 14 00:01:28,436 --> 00:01:30,568 I just shut out the world. 15 00:01:30,742 --> 00:01:31,917 Speaking of which... 16 00:01:33,180 --> 00:01:35,095 Raspberries. 17 00:01:35,269 --> 00:01:37,097 I picked them from the greenhouse this morning. 18 00:01:37,662 --> 00:01:39,273 Thank you. 19 00:01:39,447 --> 00:01:40,839 Are you sure there nothing else I can help you with? 20 00:01:41,013 --> 00:01:42,537 Hey do you want to cook? 21 00:01:42,711 --> 00:01:44,408 The Inn is without a chef for the next few days. 22 00:01:44,582 --> 00:01:45,844 Oh, I thought you got somebody 23 00:01:46,018 --> 00:01:48,238 to replace Matilda while she's away? 24 00:01:48,412 --> 00:01:50,588 So I did, but he just canceled on me last minute. 25 00:01:50,762 --> 00:01:52,199 I wish I could help, 26 00:01:52,373 --> 00:01:54,462 but I'm prepping for the Festival next week. 27 00:01:54,636 --> 00:01:56,072 And my sisters are coming over. 28 00:01:56,246 --> 00:01:58,030 We're making Christmas chocolates. 29 00:01:58,205 --> 00:02:00,294 You better get me the mint ones again this year. 30 00:02:00,468 --> 00:02:01,904 No, I think I'll be able to manage 31 00:02:02,078 --> 00:02:04,124 the guests without Matilda. 32 00:02:04,298 --> 00:02:08,302 But maybe I'll start by serving some fresh raspberry scones. 33 00:02:08,476 --> 00:02:10,478 You're not baking the scones, are you? 34 00:02:10,652 --> 00:02:13,089 Yes. How hard can it be? 35 00:02:13,263 --> 00:02:14,656 I'll add a little extra sugar 36 00:02:14,830 --> 00:02:17,528 for some extra Christmas sparkle. 37 00:02:18,616 --> 00:02:20,140 These are so good. 38 00:02:23,491 --> 00:02:25,580 We look forward to hosting you. 39 00:02:25,754 --> 00:02:28,670 Thank you. We'll see you Friday. 40 00:02:29,061 --> 00:02:30,846 Word just in. 41 00:02:31,020 --> 00:02:33,196 The National Cooking Network crew is staying with us 42 00:02:33,370 --> 00:02:35,372 for the By the Bay Christmas Food Festival! 43 00:02:35,546 --> 00:02:37,374 The Brook's Point Inn is going to be fully booked! 44 00:02:37,548 --> 00:02:40,247 Well, Merry Christmas to us. 45 00:02:40,421 --> 00:02:42,292 Fully booked! I haven't said those words in years. 46 00:02:42,466 --> 00:02:43,946 What? You have a date? 47 00:02:44,120 --> 00:02:45,730 Very funny, Brad. 48 00:02:45,904 --> 00:02:47,732 Aren't you supposed to be fixing a toilet somewhere? 49 00:02:47,906 --> 00:02:49,430 Happy to report that the toilet in room seven 50 00:02:49,604 --> 00:02:51,083 is no longer running. 51 00:02:51,258 --> 00:02:53,260 However we do need to replace the ceiling fan. 52 00:02:53,434 --> 00:02:55,958 Okay. Let's go room to room and make a list of repairs. 53 00:02:56,132 --> 00:02:58,265 I want everything in full working order for the Festival. 54 00:02:58,439 --> 00:02:59,788 Way ahead of you. 55 00:02:59,962 --> 00:03:01,311 There's been a repair list for a while. 56 00:03:01,485 --> 00:03:02,834 Well look at you. 57 00:03:05,576 --> 00:03:08,013 Okay, why is this so long? 58 00:03:08,188 --> 00:03:09,537 Chipped paint on the stairwell. 59 00:03:09,711 --> 00:03:11,539 That's charming. That's fine. 60 00:03:11,713 --> 00:03:14,368 Ah, there's a fine line between 'charming' and 'run down'. 61 00:03:14,542 --> 00:03:16,021 Well the building's a hundred years old. 62 00:03:16,196 --> 00:03:18,154 It's allowed to show its age a little bit. 63 00:03:18,328 --> 00:03:20,461 Well, the Brook's Point Inn is not about swank. 64 00:03:20,635 --> 00:03:22,463 We are about history, community 65 00:03:22,637 --> 00:03:24,247 and that little personal touch. 66 00:03:24,421 --> 00:03:25,944 The NCN crew will love their stay here. 67 00:03:26,118 --> 00:03:27,903 Everybody always does. [dripping sounds] 68 00:03:28,077 --> 00:03:30,166 [dripping sounds]But that, however, needs fixing. 69 00:03:30,340 --> 00:03:32,168 I'm on it. I'm on it. 70 00:03:32,342 --> 00:03:34,344 Thank you. I'll talk to Gran about hiring some extra hands. 71 00:03:34,518 --> 00:03:36,041 But in the meantime I think we're all going to need 72 00:03:36,216 --> 00:03:38,087 to step up and do a few extra chores. Okay? 73 00:03:38,261 --> 00:03:39,567 Thanks guys. 74 00:03:39,741 --> 00:03:43,223 Abby, wait. Ah, where are you going? 75 00:03:43,397 --> 00:03:45,921 I'm going to make some scones for our continental breakfast. 76 00:03:46,095 --> 00:03:48,184 I got these fresh raspberries from Cheryl's. 77 00:03:48,358 --> 00:03:50,142 I'm going to put some white chocolate on top a little sugar. 78 00:03:50,317 --> 00:03:52,928 Ah, they're going to be so yummy and Christmasy. 79 00:03:53,102 --> 00:03:55,147 Why don't I call the Diner. 80 00:03:55,322 --> 00:03:56,540 I can get some vouchers for the guests. 81 00:03:56,714 --> 00:03:58,325 No. That's not necessary. 82 00:03:58,499 --> 00:04:00,152 Plus it's not in the budget. 83 00:04:00,327 --> 00:04:02,154 It's my job to make sure everything runs smoothly here. 84 00:04:02,329 --> 00:04:04,374 So we don't have a chef, our guests are hungry, 85 00:04:04,548 --> 00:04:05,680 I'm going to fix it. 86 00:04:05,854 --> 00:04:06,985 I'll call the fire department, 87 00:04:07,159 --> 00:04:07,899 give them a fair warning. 88 00:04:08,073 --> 00:04:09,553 Thanks Brad. 89 00:04:22,087 --> 00:04:24,264 There's no one here. The streets are empty. 90 00:04:24,438 --> 00:04:26,875 Yeah, that's exactly why you're there. 91 00:04:27,049 --> 00:04:28,703 It's not New York. 92 00:04:28,877 --> 00:04:31,271 Brooks Point Harbour is the perfect place to lay low. 93 00:04:31,445 --> 00:04:33,490 Your reservation's under Gosling. 94 00:04:33,664 --> 00:04:36,232 Jason, just relax. Get some sleep. 95 00:04:36,406 --> 00:04:38,408 Try to enjoy it while you can. 96 00:04:38,582 --> 00:04:39,670 We're going to have you back at Corwin Brothers 97 00:04:39,844 --> 00:04:41,150 before you know it. 98 00:04:41,324 --> 00:04:42,630 How many times have I got to say it? 99 00:04:42,804 --> 00:04:44,675 I'm done with it. 100 00:04:44,849 --> 00:04:46,634 Or it's done with me. 101 00:04:46,808 --> 00:04:48,592 Either way, my career is over. 102 00:04:48,766 --> 00:04:50,899 This is all going to blow over. 103 00:04:51,073 --> 00:04:52,944 People are going to forget about some stupid mistake 104 00:04:53,118 --> 00:04:55,120 the minute the next celebrity scandal breaks. 105 00:04:55,295 --> 00:04:57,166 That mistake was on national TV. 106 00:04:57,340 --> 00:04:59,560 Live. In prime time. 107 00:04:59,734 --> 00:05:01,083 They're not just going to forget. 108 00:05:01,257 --> 00:05:03,172 Yeah, and you shouldn't have been in 109 00:05:03,346 --> 00:05:05,348 that competition in the first place. 110 00:05:05,522 --> 00:05:07,437 Especially after what happened to your brother. 111 00:05:07,611 --> 00:05:08,830 I'm going to smooth things over 112 00:05:09,004 --> 00:05:10,397 with the Board at Corwin Brothers. 113 00:05:10,571 --> 00:05:12,268 We are going to salvage the book deal, 114 00:05:12,442 --> 00:05:14,401 and it's not like they canceled your contract at TNCN. 115 00:05:14,575 --> 00:05:17,055 Suspended, sure, but there's always hope. 116 00:05:17,229 --> 00:05:19,057 Don't waste your time. 117 00:05:19,231 --> 00:05:20,798 I don't want to go anywhere near a kitchen. 118 00:05:27,501 --> 00:05:29,764 [suitcase bumping up the stairs] 119 00:05:37,206 --> 00:05:39,948 Hi. I'm Laura. 120 00:05:40,122 --> 00:05:41,558 Welcome to the Brook's Point Inn. 121 00:05:41,732 --> 00:05:43,081 How can I help you? 122 00:05:44,039 --> 00:05:46,215 You don't have an elevator? 123 00:05:47,042 --> 00:05:49,044 All right then, Mr... 124 00:05:49,218 --> 00:05:51,002 Gosling? 125 00:05:51,176 --> 00:05:53,570 No relation. 126 00:05:54,049 --> 00:05:55,920 Let's get you checked in. 127 00:05:56,486 --> 00:05:58,575 So are you in town for the Festival? 128 00:05:59,141 --> 00:06:00,838 [smoke alarm beeping] What festival? 129 00:06:01,012 --> 00:06:03,406 Is there always smoke billowing out of your kitchen? 130 00:06:03,580 --> 00:06:05,669 That's just "Five Alarm Dennings" 131 00:06:05,843 --> 00:06:07,105 doing what she does best. 132 00:06:07,279 --> 00:06:08,629 Okay, what she does best 133 00:06:08,803 --> 00:06:10,282 is going to send us all up in flames. 134 00:06:10,457 --> 00:06:11,936 [smoke alarm beeping] Mr... 135 00:06:12,110 --> 00:06:14,286 [phone rings] [smoke alarm beeping] 136 00:06:14,461 --> 00:06:15,853 Thank you for calling Brook's Point Inn. [smoke alarm beeping] 137 00:06:16,027 --> 00:06:17,464 This is Laura speaking. 138 00:06:17,638 --> 00:06:18,856 [smoke alarm beeping] [Abby struggling] 139 00:06:19,030 --> 00:06:19,857 [smoke alarm beeping] 140 00:06:20,031 --> 00:06:22,120 Stupid hunk of junk! 141 00:06:22,294 --> 00:06:24,775 Okay that hunk of junk is actually doing its job. 142 00:06:24,949 --> 00:06:26,342 [smoke alarm beeping] 143 00:06:26,516 --> 00:06:26,908 [beeping stops, smashes to floor] 144 00:06:28,562 --> 00:06:30,520 Are you trying to burn the place down? 145 00:06:30,694 --> 00:06:32,827 [Abby] Ah, no actually. I'm not. 146 00:06:33,001 --> 00:06:34,524 Everything's under control. 147 00:06:34,698 --> 00:06:36,483 I'm just doing a little bit of baking here. 148 00:06:36,657 --> 00:06:38,136 Whoops! There we go. 149 00:06:39,224 --> 00:06:42,140 And, uh... [coughs] 150 00:06:42,619 --> 00:06:45,579 Some scones. All under control. 151 00:06:45,753 --> 00:06:48,059 I see why they call you Five Alarm Dennings. 152 00:06:49,844 --> 00:06:51,715 Hi. I'm so sorry. 153 00:06:51,889 --> 00:06:55,110 I don't normally greet guests this way. 154 00:06:55,284 --> 00:06:58,592 I'm Abby. I run Brook's Point Inn. 155 00:06:58,766 --> 00:07:00,507 I didn't realize smoke inhalation 156 00:07:00,681 --> 00:07:02,422 was part of the complimentary service. 157 00:07:03,161 --> 00:07:05,425 Next show starts at five. 158 00:07:07,252 --> 00:07:08,558 Umm. And you are? 159 00:07:08,732 --> 00:07:10,038 Jay. 160 00:07:10,212 --> 00:07:13,955 [loud coughing] 161 00:07:14,129 --> 00:07:15,391 [Alice laughing] 162 00:07:15,565 --> 00:07:17,219 I knew if I followed the smoke, 163 00:07:17,393 --> 00:07:18,786 I'd find my granddaughter. 164 00:07:18,960 --> 00:07:20,657 Gran? Are you all right? Is everything okay? 165 00:07:20,831 --> 00:07:22,616 I was going to ask you the same thing. 166 00:07:22,790 --> 00:07:23,921 Ah. 167 00:07:24,095 --> 00:07:27,490 Oh, hello dear. I'm Alice. 168 00:07:27,664 --> 00:07:29,274 I see you've already met my granddaughter. 169 00:07:30,275 --> 00:07:33,453 I'm hoping that our home will suffice for your 170 00:07:33,627 --> 00:07:36,194 temporary home away from home. 171 00:07:36,368 --> 00:07:38,066 Well, I won't be staying long. 172 00:07:38,240 --> 00:07:40,851 Oh, I hope you reconsider. 173 00:07:41,025 --> 00:07:44,028 The smoke will clear, dear. It always does. 174 00:07:44,202 --> 00:07:46,422 If you'd like to follow me, I can get you settled in. 175 00:07:46,596 --> 00:07:48,859 Into one of our non-smoking rooms. 176 00:07:51,166 --> 00:07:52,602 How are you? 177 00:07:52,776 --> 00:07:54,386 Okay. 178 00:07:55,475 --> 00:07:56,258 Are you good? 179 00:07:56,432 --> 00:07:58,042 Yup. 180 00:08:00,871 --> 00:08:03,787 So. What's up? 181 00:08:03,961 --> 00:08:04,832 Weren't you supposed to out with the Cocoon Club this morning? 182 00:08:05,006 --> 00:08:06,094 I didn't feel up to it. 183 00:08:06,268 --> 00:08:07,965 No? Is everything okay? 184 00:08:08,139 --> 00:08:09,663 I'm fine. 185 00:08:12,840 --> 00:08:15,886 Eloise's sister had Parkinson's. 186 00:08:16,060 --> 00:08:19,803 I'm sure she'd be a wonderful support, if you let her. 187 00:08:19,977 --> 00:08:22,632 I'm not ready to tell her yet. 188 00:08:22,806 --> 00:08:26,418 I don't want her treating me any differently. 189 00:08:26,593 --> 00:08:30,727 You have to stop worrying about me. 190 00:08:31,554 --> 00:08:33,774 Now, I've got presents to wrap. 191 00:08:33,948 --> 00:08:37,212 And you've got a very handsome gentleman 192 00:08:37,386 --> 00:08:38,430 paying attention to you. 193 00:08:38,605 --> 00:08:40,084 'Gentleman'? 194 00:08:40,258 --> 00:08:42,783 He barged in here and barked orders at me. 195 00:08:42,957 --> 00:08:47,875 Well, it was evident that you needed a little help. 196 00:08:48,049 --> 00:08:50,747 And he above all should know his way around a kitchen. 197 00:08:50,921 --> 00:08:52,836 And why on earth is that? 198 00:08:53,010 --> 00:08:57,580 That was Jason Corwin. Of the Corwin Brothers. 199 00:08:57,754 --> 00:09:00,365 A handsome pair they were. 200 00:09:00,540 --> 00:09:04,631 You know, they had that fancy restaurant in New York. 201 00:09:04,805 --> 00:09:07,285 Well that explains the bloated ego. 202 00:09:07,459 --> 00:09:10,637 More like a broken heart. 203 00:09:10,811 --> 00:09:13,770 It was a tragedy about his brother. 204 00:09:13,944 --> 00:09:16,512 Oh, was he the chef whose brother 205 00:09:16,686 --> 00:09:19,602 died in that plane crash? Right. 206 00:09:21,952 --> 00:09:24,085 Well, Gran, I don't know if it's such a good idea 207 00:09:24,259 --> 00:09:26,870 that I take over for Matilda as chef. 208 00:09:27,044 --> 00:09:29,830 I think that you can do anything you set your mind to. 209 00:09:30,004 --> 00:09:31,048 But, perhaps this is not your battle. 210 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:33,790 But, perhaps this is not your battle. 211 00:09:34,878 --> 00:09:38,621 [laughing] Your Mother was a terrible cook. 212 00:09:38,795 --> 00:09:41,885 I mean really awful! 213 00:09:42,059 --> 00:09:44,322 And don't even get me started about your Dad. 214 00:09:45,846 --> 00:09:49,545 I know they would be so proud of you. 215 00:09:49,719 --> 00:09:55,551 You work so hard to make everyone around you happy. 216 00:09:55,725 --> 00:09:58,728 But you deserve to be happy too. 217 00:09:58,902 --> 00:10:01,426 What? I am happy, Gran. 218 00:10:01,601 --> 00:10:03,211 I've got everything I need right in front of me, right here. 219 00:10:03,385 --> 00:10:05,996 Right back at you. 220 00:10:06,170 --> 00:10:09,217 What are your thoughts on hiring an extra set of hands 221 00:10:09,391 --> 00:10:11,262 just one person to help Brad out? 222 00:10:11,436 --> 00:10:12,960 Because I know he's run off his feet. He's so busy. 223 00:10:13,134 --> 00:10:15,049 He doesn't have enough time to fix everything. 224 00:10:17,878 --> 00:10:20,184 Gran, is everything okay? 225 00:10:20,358 --> 00:10:24,362 Oh yes. Well... 226 00:10:24,536 --> 00:10:26,408 Gran, what is it? Do you need an ambulance? 227 00:10:26,582 --> 00:10:28,758 No, it's not that. 228 00:10:31,848 --> 00:10:34,329 The Inn's out of money. 229 00:10:34,503 --> 00:10:37,158 I've used my personal savings to balance the books 230 00:10:37,332 --> 00:10:41,336 for over a year. 231 00:10:41,510 --> 00:10:46,820 And I've neglected paying the property taxes for a few years. 232 00:10:46,994 --> 00:10:50,519 I wanted to tell you but I really thought 233 00:10:50,693 --> 00:10:52,695 I had everything under control. 234 00:10:52,869 --> 00:10:55,437 It's okay. It's okay. 235 00:10:55,611 --> 00:10:57,265 I'm sure it's not that bad. 236 00:10:57,439 --> 00:10:59,441 Oh, it's worse. 237 00:11:01,399 --> 00:11:03,793 This is my home. 238 00:11:03,967 --> 00:11:06,448 And I can't even imagine living anywhere else. 239 00:11:06,622 --> 00:11:08,580 Oh Abby. I am so sorry. 240 00:11:08,755 --> 00:11:10,887 I've let us all down. 241 00:11:11,061 --> 00:11:13,673 Gran, it's okay. I know. I know this is your home. 242 00:11:13,847 --> 00:11:17,154 I... Let me take a look at the books. 243 00:11:17,328 --> 00:11:19,504 I'm sure I can shuffle some numbers around. 244 00:11:21,028 --> 00:11:24,901 Forty-three thousand dollars is an awful lot of shuffling. 245 00:11:25,075 --> 00:11:26,686 Leave it with me. 246 00:11:26,860 --> 00:11:29,079 I'll think of something. I promise. 247 00:11:29,253 --> 00:11:33,170 Okay? It's okay. 248 00:11:43,050 --> 00:11:45,835 [voice message] You have one saved voice message. [beep] 249 00:11:49,056 --> 00:11:51,362 [David] Hey! Just about to board. 250 00:11:51,536 --> 00:11:53,408 I wanted you to know the meeting went great. 251 00:11:53,582 --> 00:11:55,323 They loved our ideas. 252 00:11:55,497 --> 00:11:57,673 Man, there's the craziest sunset at the airport. 253 00:11:57,847 --> 00:11:58,892 Makes me excited for tomorrow. 254 00:11:59,066 --> 00:12:00,328 I'll call you when we land. 255 00:12:03,331 --> 00:12:04,767 Oh, great. 256 00:12:04,941 --> 00:12:07,901 Nice to see you too. 257 00:12:08,075 --> 00:12:09,163 Sorry, I was just hoping to do some thinking 258 00:12:09,337 --> 00:12:10,512 on my love seat for a bit. 259 00:12:10,686 --> 00:12:12,601 Your love seat? 260 00:12:12,775 --> 00:12:13,950 I didn't see your name on it. 261 00:12:14,124 --> 00:12:15,952 No not my name but my parents. 262 00:12:16,126 --> 00:12:17,432 They used to hang out here quite a bit. 263 00:12:17,606 --> 00:12:20,304 This was kind of their spot. 264 00:12:21,566 --> 00:12:22,872 Anyway, I don't want to interrupt 265 00:12:23,046 --> 00:12:24,613 your cell phone time. So. 266 00:12:24,787 --> 00:12:26,180 Plenty of room for two. 267 00:12:32,273 --> 00:12:34,797 I'm sorry about your parents. 268 00:12:34,971 --> 00:12:37,104 Oh, it happened a long time ago. 269 00:12:38,583 --> 00:12:41,456 I wear their wedding rings so I feel closer to them. 270 00:12:42,718 --> 00:12:45,286 It's funny the things you hold on to. 271 00:12:49,594 --> 00:12:52,902 I always feel so calm here. 272 00:12:53,076 --> 00:12:56,210 I bet your lungs do. Five Alarm. 273 00:12:56,384 --> 00:12:58,821 [chuckles] I guess I'll never live that one down. 274 00:13:00,214 --> 00:13:02,085 Listen, about earlier, 275 00:13:02,259 --> 00:13:04,087 I'm sorry for the way things were handled. 276 00:13:04,261 --> 00:13:05,654 I know you were just trying to help. 277 00:13:05,828 --> 00:13:07,264 I shouldn't have been so rude. 278 00:13:07,438 --> 00:13:10,528 I've... Just on edge. It was a long trip. 279 00:13:10,702 --> 00:13:12,704 Thanks. 280 00:13:12,879 --> 00:13:14,271 So where did you travel from? 281 00:13:14,445 --> 00:13:15,925 New York. 282 00:13:16,099 --> 00:13:18,145 Okay. And what brings you here? 283 00:13:18,319 --> 00:13:23,280 Free will. Just somebody else's. 284 00:13:23,454 --> 00:13:25,413 Well lucky you. 285 00:13:25,587 --> 00:13:28,372 You're about to fall in love and you don't even know it. 286 00:13:28,546 --> 00:13:30,722 Brooks Point Harbour is a really special place. 287 00:13:30,897 --> 00:13:32,376 We're a really tight knit community 288 00:13:32,550 --> 00:13:34,552 and everybody looks out for everyone here. 289 00:13:34,726 --> 00:13:37,425 I don't really get the appeal of small towns. 290 00:13:37,599 --> 00:13:40,297 I love big cities. They're alive and busy. 291 00:13:40,471 --> 00:13:42,430 Noisy. 292 00:13:42,604 --> 00:13:45,825 Well, silence can be just as loud. 293 00:13:48,001 --> 00:13:50,133 I suppose. 294 00:13:53,223 --> 00:13:55,530 Oh by the way. I actually wanted to mention to you, 295 00:13:55,704 --> 00:13:57,271 next week there is a... 296 00:13:57,445 --> 00:14:00,317 I'm really not interested in tourist attractions. 297 00:14:00,491 --> 00:14:02,406 Okay. 298 00:14:02,580 --> 00:14:04,452 Before you leave, though, you have to do yourself 299 00:14:04,626 --> 00:14:07,020 a favor and try our diner's BLT. 300 00:14:07,194 --> 00:14:10,023 It's so so good. It's to die for. 301 00:14:10,980 --> 00:14:12,764 'Diner' and 'dying'. 302 00:14:12,939 --> 00:14:15,028 I can see how they go together. 303 00:14:15,202 --> 00:14:17,117 Oh, come on. You live in New York. 304 00:14:17,291 --> 00:14:18,988 You're telling me you don't like diners? 305 00:14:19,162 --> 00:14:21,295 New York has some of the finest restaurants in the world. 306 00:14:21,469 --> 00:14:23,819 Why would I eat at a diner? 307 00:14:23,993 --> 00:14:27,257 Because they're not just a fad. 308 00:14:27,431 --> 00:14:29,912 Diners have withstood the test of time for a reason. 309 00:14:30,086 --> 00:14:31,609 They're steadfast and sturdy. 310 00:14:31,783 --> 00:14:34,221 Predictable, uninventive. 311 00:14:34,395 --> 00:14:36,397 Wow! 312 00:14:36,571 --> 00:14:38,399 Does it make you feel good being such a snob? 313 00:14:38,573 --> 00:14:41,968 Snob? I just have a difference of opinion. 314 00:14:42,142 --> 00:14:44,535 I've never eaten at a diner, never will. 315 00:14:44,709 --> 00:14:46,537 You have never...? 316 00:14:46,711 --> 00:14:48,931 Okay. You have to go to a diner. 317 00:14:49,105 --> 00:14:51,716 You have to go to ours and try the BLT. It's the best. 318 00:14:51,891 --> 00:14:53,588 No, I don't. 319 00:14:53,762 --> 00:14:56,112 And how do you know it's the best BLT? 320 00:14:56,286 --> 00:14:58,636 I mean, how many diner BLT's have you tried? 321 00:14:58,810 --> 00:15:01,248 Okay, easy Mr. Corwin. 322 00:15:01,422 --> 00:15:04,033 Corwin? 323 00:15:04,207 --> 00:15:06,993 Gosling didn't last long. 324 00:15:07,167 --> 00:15:10,561 I guess my days of being undercover are over. 325 00:15:11,432 --> 00:15:13,695 You should tilt your nose down once in a while. 326 00:15:13,869 --> 00:15:16,611 Otherwise, you'll miss what's going on around you. 327 00:15:16,785 --> 00:15:18,656 Or where you're at. 328 00:15:18,830 --> 00:15:20,397 Okay, that's not fair. 329 00:15:20,571 --> 00:15:23,923 Whatever you've read about me, you have no clue. 330 00:15:25,054 --> 00:15:27,013 I'm not assuming anything. 331 00:15:27,187 --> 00:15:30,277 You've made quite an impression here on your own already. 332 00:15:34,411 --> 00:15:36,805 I'm sorry, I really didn't mean to offend you. 333 00:15:36,979 --> 00:15:39,547 Well, you did. 334 00:15:39,721 --> 00:15:43,464 Brooks Point Harbour means a lot to the people of this town. 335 00:15:43,638 --> 00:15:46,423 You don't get to come here and hide out from whatever 336 00:15:46,597 --> 00:15:49,252 terrible things you've done and then judge anything 337 00:15:49,426 --> 00:15:51,733 you're not willing to experience yourself. 338 00:15:52,908 --> 00:15:55,215 Anyway, I have somewhere I have to be. 339 00:16:14,190 --> 00:16:17,150 Take away will be ready in about five. Coffee? 340 00:16:17,324 --> 00:16:18,673 Ah, no thanks. 341 00:16:18,847 --> 00:16:19,979 I'm running on natural jitters today. 342 00:16:25,941 --> 00:16:28,683 The camera adds ten pounds. Even to a mayor. 343 00:16:28,857 --> 00:16:31,251 Too bad they didn't come off after the picture. [laughs] 344 00:16:32,730 --> 00:16:34,602 I heard you've run into a bit of trouble at the Inn. 345 00:16:34,776 --> 00:16:36,604 Matilda's replacement bailing on you? 346 00:16:36,778 --> 00:16:38,301 That can't be good for business. 347 00:16:38,475 --> 00:16:40,912 It's all under control, Mayor Joan. Thanks. 348 00:16:42,653 --> 00:16:44,003 This town's lucky I was able to snag 349 00:16:44,177 --> 00:16:46,918 such a prestigious national festival. 350 00:16:47,093 --> 00:16:49,530 Yeah, it's wonderful that all the proceeds are going to fund 351 00:16:49,704 --> 00:16:52,054 the local after-school programs and the library. 352 00:16:52,228 --> 00:16:54,578 A portion of the proceeds, yes. 353 00:16:54,752 --> 00:16:56,624 This festival is really going to put 354 00:16:56,798 --> 00:16:58,104 Brooks Point Harbour on the map. 355 00:16:58,278 --> 00:17:00,019 Tourism is going to skyrocket. 356 00:17:00,193 --> 00:17:02,282 Uh, you're telling me. 357 00:17:02,456 --> 00:17:04,327 We're hosting the entire TNCN crew at the Inn. 358 00:17:04,501 --> 00:17:05,894 Well, you be sure and tell them, if they want an 359 00:17:06,068 --> 00:17:07,374 interview with the Mayor, they can have one. 360 00:17:07,548 --> 00:17:08,766 Anytime. 361 00:17:08,940 --> 00:17:10,681 Order's up, Abby. 362 00:17:11,465 --> 00:17:13,728 Hey Joan. Have you seen this? 363 00:17:13,902 --> 00:17:16,644 Christmas Chef Showdown. 364 00:17:16,818 --> 00:17:18,950 Grand prize of fifty thousand dollars. 365 00:17:19,125 --> 00:17:20,865 Nothing to sniff at, huh? 366 00:17:21,040 --> 00:17:23,477 They want a mystery competitor, a local amateur cook, 367 00:17:23,651 --> 00:17:25,044 to compete against their big name chefs. 368 00:17:25,218 --> 00:17:28,090 Amateur? As in no talent required? 369 00:17:28,264 --> 00:17:30,223 It is a televised event. 370 00:17:30,397 --> 00:17:32,399 Ah, earth to Abby? 371 00:17:32,573 --> 00:17:34,053 I could do this. 372 00:17:34,227 --> 00:17:37,186 [scoffs and laughs] 373 00:17:37,360 --> 00:17:41,712 Five Alarm Dennings... in a cooking contest? [laughs] 374 00:17:41,886 --> 00:17:43,932 What, Scorched Sardines again? 375 00:17:44,106 --> 00:17:45,325 That fish was flambéed. 376 00:17:45,499 --> 00:17:47,936 I don't think so. 377 00:17:48,110 --> 00:17:51,635 But if you did participate, having one of our oldest 378 00:17:51,809 --> 00:17:54,029 businesses would be great in my advertising. 379 00:17:54,203 --> 00:17:57,119 Yes, it would be amazing advertising for the Inn. 380 00:17:57,293 --> 00:17:59,078 Plus fifty thousand dollars! 381 00:17:59,252 --> 00:18:01,645 You have to win to get that. 382 00:18:08,043 --> 00:18:09,653 Thank you. 383 00:18:11,568 --> 00:18:13,135 You know what? 384 00:18:13,309 --> 00:18:15,094 I'll take two strawberry milkshakes to go, please. 385 00:18:15,529 --> 00:18:16,660 Thanks. 386 00:18:24,059 --> 00:18:26,409 Do you have to keep playing with that thing? 387 00:18:26,583 --> 00:18:28,890 I don't have to, but if I don't fix it, 388 00:18:29,064 --> 00:18:30,283 this whole place will burn down. 389 00:18:30,457 --> 00:18:31,327 I'll try to be faster. 390 00:18:31,501 --> 00:18:32,894 Thank you. 391 00:18:33,068 --> 00:18:35,114 [Laura] Strawberry milkshakes! 392 00:18:35,288 --> 00:18:36,985 Uh oh. What's going on? 393 00:18:37,159 --> 00:18:39,335 Oh, you know. It's Christmas 394 00:18:39,509 --> 00:18:42,121 and you two have been doing amazing work lately. 395 00:18:42,295 --> 00:18:43,600 And? 396 00:18:43,774 --> 00:18:45,254 And I'm hoping you're willing to do 397 00:18:45,428 --> 00:18:47,387 a little extra hard work this coming week. 398 00:18:47,561 --> 00:18:49,171 So we're not hiring more help? 399 00:18:49,345 --> 00:18:51,260 What does extra mean? 400 00:18:51,434 --> 00:18:53,349 Just a couple of hours a day. 401 00:18:53,523 --> 00:18:54,872 I'm planning on entering 402 00:18:55,046 --> 00:18:56,570 the cooking competition in the Festival. 403 00:18:56,744 --> 00:19:00,051 [Laura laughs] What? More Charred Cheesecake? 404 00:19:00,226 --> 00:19:01,792 No more burnt scones? 405 00:19:01,966 --> 00:19:05,013 Very funny. So take a look at this. 406 00:19:05,187 --> 00:19:07,494 They're looking for a local contestant. 407 00:19:07,668 --> 00:19:09,887 If I'm selected, there will be two other competitors, 408 00:19:10,061 --> 00:19:12,716 which means I have really good odds at winning this thing. 409 00:19:12,890 --> 00:19:14,240 You know the other two competitors 410 00:19:14,414 --> 00:19:16,764 are actual chefs right? Professionals. 411 00:19:16,938 --> 00:19:19,506 I know that but they specify that they want local talent. 412 00:19:19,680 --> 00:19:22,552 Which means they probably just want some charm and fun, 413 00:19:22,726 --> 00:19:24,380 which I will bring. 414 00:19:24,554 --> 00:19:27,296 How exactly are you going to learn to cook in a week? 415 00:19:27,470 --> 00:19:30,473 Online tutorials, Matilda's cookbooks. 416 00:19:30,647 --> 00:19:32,171 I have a kitchen at my disposal. 417 00:19:33,476 --> 00:19:36,218 Okay, I know I'm not the best chef in the world. 418 00:19:36,392 --> 00:19:37,741 I get a little distracted. 419 00:19:37,915 --> 00:19:40,396 But if I have something to focus on, 420 00:19:40,570 --> 00:19:42,616 I'll be able to move mountains. 421 00:19:42,790 --> 00:19:45,488 Okay, you know I'm all about self-improvement 422 00:19:45,662 --> 00:19:48,012 and you becoming less of a fire hazard, 423 00:19:48,187 --> 00:19:49,840 but why on earth do you want to do this? 424 00:19:53,148 --> 00:19:55,977 We need this fifty thousand dollars. 425 00:19:56,151 --> 00:19:58,022 The Inn's in a little bit of trouble. 426 00:19:58,197 --> 00:20:00,024 I was speaking with my Grandma 427 00:20:00,199 --> 00:20:01,765 who's been trying to balance the books. 428 00:20:01,939 --> 00:20:03,854 But it's bad. 429 00:20:04,028 --> 00:20:07,249 It's really bad, but if I win this prize money 430 00:20:07,423 --> 00:20:09,251 this will at least bring us out of the red. 431 00:20:10,252 --> 00:20:11,993 The Inn could actually close? 432 00:20:12,167 --> 00:20:14,561 Not if I win this competition. 433 00:20:14,735 --> 00:20:17,303 I guess I could help Laura out with the guest services. 434 00:20:17,477 --> 00:20:18,913 Seems easy enough. 435 00:20:19,087 --> 00:20:21,089 [scoffs] I could help Brad with repairs. 436 00:20:21,263 --> 00:20:22,917 Have you ever held a hammer in your life? 437 00:20:23,091 --> 00:20:25,441 A hammer? What's a hammer? 438 00:20:25,615 --> 00:20:27,226 What's a girl to do? 439 00:20:27,748 --> 00:20:29,532 I know, I know. 440 00:20:29,706 --> 00:20:32,231 This is a really big ask but I can't do this without you. 441 00:20:34,885 --> 00:20:36,278 [Laura] Okay. 442 00:20:36,452 --> 00:20:38,237 First up. Name. 443 00:20:38,411 --> 00:20:40,761 Abby Dennings. 444 00:20:40,935 --> 00:20:42,284 Easy. 445 00:20:42,850 --> 00:20:45,069 That's a lot of fine print. 446 00:20:45,244 --> 00:20:48,334 "Are you a professional chef?" 447 00:20:48,508 --> 00:20:51,162 I'm going to go ahead and click the "no" box on that one. 448 00:20:52,816 --> 00:20:55,689 "Are any of your employees or family members employed 449 00:20:55,863 --> 00:20:57,691 by The National Cooking Network?" 450 00:20:57,865 --> 00:21:00,476 No. No. None of this applies to me. 451 00:21:00,650 --> 00:21:02,261 I'm as amateur as they get. 452 00:21:03,087 --> 00:21:04,741 What's next? 453 00:21:04,915 --> 00:21:08,267 "Application not processed until full payment 454 00:21:08,441 --> 00:21:10,269 of entrance fee received." 455 00:21:11,966 --> 00:21:13,968 Five hundred dollars? 456 00:21:14,142 --> 00:21:17,537 What? Who has five hundred dollars lying around? 457 00:21:17,928 --> 00:21:19,103 We could have a bake sale. 458 00:21:19,278 --> 00:21:21,236 Sell five hundred burnt scones. 459 00:21:21,410 --> 00:21:24,326 No. No. The application deadline is tonight at midnight. 460 00:21:24,500 --> 00:21:26,676 I don't have time to burn that many scones. 461 00:21:30,071 --> 00:21:32,291 Abby! No! 462 00:21:34,031 --> 00:21:35,163 Well, you'd better get to cooking. 463 00:21:47,480 --> 00:21:48,916 [knocking on door] 464 00:21:57,490 --> 00:21:59,318 I need you to teach me how to cook. 465 00:22:00,101 --> 00:22:01,842 I'm not a chef anymore. 466 00:22:02,016 --> 00:22:05,236 Are, were, whatever. You still know how to cook. 467 00:22:05,411 --> 00:22:07,978 And apparently, I'm also a snob. 468 00:22:08,152 --> 00:22:09,980 I know I'm being a little pushy right now. 469 00:22:10,154 --> 00:22:12,461 And I'm sorry for the way I spoke to you earlier. 470 00:22:12,635 --> 00:22:14,550 Are you actually? 471 00:22:14,724 --> 00:22:16,552 A little bit. 472 00:22:16,726 --> 00:22:18,337 Look, I'm not asking you to be my friend. 473 00:22:18,511 --> 00:22:20,382 I know I really irritate you. 474 00:22:20,556 --> 00:22:23,342 But what I am asking for is a teacher. 475 00:22:24,952 --> 00:22:27,041 I'm really hoping to enter a cooking competition in the 476 00:22:27,215 --> 00:22:29,173 By the Bay Christmas Food Festival next week and... 477 00:22:29,348 --> 00:22:30,914 Food Festival? 478 00:22:31,741 --> 00:22:32,612 Gary! 479 00:22:34,440 --> 00:22:36,267 Oh, come on. You're already bored out of your mind. 480 00:22:36,442 --> 00:22:38,226 You've been here for less than a day. 481 00:22:38,400 --> 00:22:39,923 You've got to find something to do. 482 00:22:40,837 --> 00:22:42,665 It's not going to be you cooking, it's going to be me. 483 00:22:42,839 --> 00:22:44,450 And it's not like I need to cook for the president. 484 00:22:44,624 --> 00:22:46,582 I just need to learn how to not set things on fire. 485 00:22:46,756 --> 00:22:48,236 And not poison anybody. 486 00:22:48,410 --> 00:22:50,107 Sorry. It's a steep learning curve. 487 00:22:50,934 --> 00:22:52,545 Gary. 488 00:22:52,719 --> 00:22:54,547 Yeah, it's your favorite client here. 489 00:22:54,721 --> 00:22:56,505 Just wondering why his overpaid lawyer dropped him off 490 00:22:56,679 --> 00:22:59,073 in the one place that's hosting a Christmas Food Festival! 491 00:22:59,247 --> 00:23:00,379 Call me back. 492 00:23:01,684 --> 00:23:04,557 So that's it? 493 00:23:05,340 --> 00:23:07,516 Look, it's within your best interest not to be 494 00:23:07,690 --> 00:23:09,170 associated with me right now. 495 00:23:10,737 --> 00:23:12,347 Is it true? 496 00:23:13,479 --> 00:23:15,698 Did you cheat on that cooking competition? 497 00:23:18,832 --> 00:23:20,921 It's not a tough question. 498 00:23:22,705 --> 00:23:25,229 No one's actually ever asked me that before. 499 00:23:27,231 --> 00:23:29,756 My brother's memory was on the line. 500 00:23:29,930 --> 00:23:33,324 And I barely even remember making the decision. 501 00:23:35,544 --> 00:23:37,111 Do you regret it? 502 00:23:37,285 --> 00:23:39,026 Every day. 503 00:23:40,593 --> 00:23:41,942 So you made a mistake. 504 00:23:42,116 --> 00:23:44,640 People make mistakes all the time. 505 00:23:44,814 --> 00:23:47,121 People are allowed to make mistakes. 506 00:23:47,295 --> 00:23:49,166 Celebrities are not. 507 00:23:49,340 --> 00:23:52,256 Scandals like mine kill careers. 508 00:23:52,431 --> 00:23:54,171 I've completely undone everything 509 00:23:54,345 --> 00:23:57,087 that David worked so hard for. 510 00:23:57,261 --> 00:23:59,568 Wasn't it the 'Corwin Brothers'? 511 00:23:59,742 --> 00:24:01,831 David was the charismatic one. 512 00:24:02,005 --> 00:24:04,138 I mean, he was the peacemaker. 513 00:24:04,312 --> 00:24:06,140 Everybody loved him. 514 00:24:06,314 --> 00:24:08,925 He was the teacher, not me. 515 00:24:10,144 --> 00:24:12,842 I'm so sorry you lost him. 516 00:24:14,104 --> 00:24:16,803 And I know me saying that doesn't make things any easier. 517 00:24:17,281 --> 00:24:18,718 Thank you. 518 00:24:21,895 --> 00:24:24,898 You know. I've never watched you on TV 519 00:24:25,072 --> 00:24:26,552 or been to your restaurant. 520 00:24:26,726 --> 00:24:30,599 But I've lost loved ones. 521 00:24:30,773 --> 00:24:32,993 You just want to shut down and hide. 522 00:24:33,167 --> 00:24:35,474 But that doesn't make things any easier. 523 00:24:37,867 --> 00:24:40,522 You can't bring your brother back but you can do 524 00:24:40,696 --> 00:24:44,395 everything in your power to continue his legacy. 525 00:24:44,570 --> 00:24:47,616 I've been ousted by my own company. 526 00:24:47,790 --> 00:24:50,663 I'm completely toxic within the industry. 527 00:24:50,837 --> 00:24:52,012 Nobody wants me. 528 00:24:52,186 --> 00:24:54,275 I want you. 529 00:24:54,449 --> 00:24:57,496 And I'm sure you want another chance to redeem yourself. 530 00:25:00,542 --> 00:25:02,152 So you want to hire me? 531 00:25:02,326 --> 00:25:04,590 Not exactly hire. 532 00:25:04,764 --> 00:25:07,288 Um. I'm not totally flush for cash at the moment, 533 00:25:07,462 --> 00:25:11,814 but what I can offer you is undying gratitude 534 00:25:11,988 --> 00:25:15,514 and a little chance at some redemption. 535 00:25:17,820 --> 00:25:20,649 If I agree to this, you got to know 536 00:25:20,823 --> 00:25:22,085 it's going to be long hours. 537 00:25:22,259 --> 00:25:23,826 Yes! Yes. I'll do anything. 538 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,959 It'll be demanding and stressful. 539 00:25:26,133 --> 00:25:27,221 And you'll probably going to hate me even more 540 00:25:27,395 --> 00:25:29,049 by the end of this. 541 00:25:29,223 --> 00:25:31,530 You mean I'll get an even closer look at the arrogant, 542 00:25:31,704 --> 00:25:33,793 egotistical Jason Corwin? 543 00:25:33,967 --> 00:25:38,058 He's also a class-A jerk with anti-social tendencies. 544 00:25:38,232 --> 00:25:39,538 But as you already know this going in... 545 00:25:39,712 --> 00:25:41,540 Yes! Yes! 546 00:25:43,324 --> 00:25:44,934 Thank you. 547 00:25:49,896 --> 00:25:52,942 This is going to be a lot of hard work. Okay? 548 00:25:53,116 --> 00:25:55,205 With no cutting corners. Okay? 549 00:25:55,379 --> 00:25:56,729 We need to follow the rules absolutely. 550 00:25:56,903 --> 00:25:57,730 Is that understood? 551 00:25:57,904 --> 00:25:59,601 Yes, Chef. 552 00:25:59,775 --> 00:26:01,472 And we also need to find another kitchen. 553 00:26:01,647 --> 00:26:04,040 Away from the Inn. You are far too distracted. 554 00:26:04,214 --> 00:26:05,476 If I'm going to teach you, 555 00:26:05,651 --> 00:26:07,130 I need your undivided attention. 556 00:26:07,304 --> 00:26:08,523 I know just the places. Cheryl's. 557 00:26:08,697 --> 00:26:10,525 Behind the cafe, across the street. 558 00:26:10,699 --> 00:26:12,353 Okay, we start first thing in the morning. 559 00:26:12,527 --> 00:26:14,007 Seven a.m. sharp. 560 00:26:14,703 --> 00:26:15,835 Do not be late. 561 00:26:16,009 --> 00:26:17,576 I will not be late. 562 00:26:32,808 --> 00:26:34,331 You're late. 563 00:26:35,245 --> 00:26:37,030 No, I'm two minutes early. 564 00:26:37,204 --> 00:26:38,901 You're not even dressed for work. 565 00:26:39,075 --> 00:26:41,382 Go and change into something less flirty. 566 00:26:41,556 --> 00:26:43,732 I'm wearing a blouse! 567 00:26:43,906 --> 00:26:45,299 I have to look half decent to run the Inn. 568 00:26:45,473 --> 00:26:46,996 It's not suitable for a kitchen. 569 00:26:47,170 --> 00:26:49,216 Go and change into something else. 570 00:26:49,695 --> 00:26:52,959 And tie your hair up! Hurry! 571 00:26:53,133 --> 00:26:54,743 Or you'll really going to be late by the time you get back. 572 00:26:55,875 --> 00:26:57,964 Rude, egotistical... 573 00:27:13,153 --> 00:27:14,850 Hey Chef. 574 00:27:15,590 --> 00:27:18,027 So, do I pass the inspection now? 575 00:27:18,201 --> 00:27:19,420 Excellent. 576 00:27:19,594 --> 00:27:21,944 Okay, first things first. 577 00:27:22,118 --> 00:27:23,467 What do you have to prep for the competition? 578 00:27:23,642 --> 00:27:24,991 There are three different challenges. 579 00:27:25,165 --> 00:27:26,166 There are three different challenges. 580 00:27:26,862 --> 00:27:27,602 The appetizer, the main course with a side dish, 581 00:27:27,776 --> 00:27:29,604 and a dessert. 582 00:27:29,778 --> 00:27:31,475 Okay. Are they surprising you with any secret ingredients? 583 00:27:31,650 --> 00:27:34,217 No. But the food will revolve around a central theme. 584 00:27:34,391 --> 00:27:36,132 But they're not telling us that until we're on stage. 585 00:27:36,306 --> 00:27:39,005 Got it. Okay. Let's start with how to prep a plate. 586 00:27:39,179 --> 00:27:42,573 Mixing different ingredients, flavors, colors... 587 00:27:43,357 --> 00:27:44,184 Yeah? 588 00:27:44,358 --> 00:27:45,838 Yup. 589 00:27:46,012 --> 00:27:48,014 Number one is going to be knife skills. 590 00:27:48,188 --> 00:27:50,146 This... 591 00:27:50,320 --> 00:27:51,800 is a Chef's knife. 592 00:27:51,974 --> 00:27:52,888 Ohh! I like this one. 593 00:27:53,062 --> 00:27:54,542 Put that down! 594 00:27:55,021 --> 00:27:58,024 Safety. Always safety 595 00:27:58,198 --> 00:27:59,721 Got it. 596 00:28:01,680 --> 00:28:04,857 Hold the knife handle in the palm of your hand. 597 00:28:05,031 --> 00:28:07,163 Ease it up a little bit. 598 00:28:08,861 --> 00:28:11,994 And you want to keep your thumb pressed against the blade. 599 00:28:12,168 --> 00:28:14,997 You want to keep the knife on the chopping board. 600 00:28:15,171 --> 00:28:17,043 Smooth motions. 601 00:28:17,521 --> 00:28:18,566 Okay? 602 00:28:19,480 --> 00:28:21,395 Okay. 603 00:28:21,569 --> 00:28:23,702 Chef, do you ever think I'll be able to chop air like you do? 604 00:28:23,876 --> 00:28:25,399 No. 605 00:28:27,314 --> 00:28:29,272 Slow and easy. 606 00:28:29,446 --> 00:28:31,013 No rushing. 607 00:28:32,319 --> 00:28:35,714 With the curved side down, this hand, 608 00:28:35,888 --> 00:28:37,324 you're going to want back here on the celery 609 00:28:37,498 --> 00:28:39,413 away from the blade. 610 00:28:39,587 --> 00:28:44,461 And then just slow easy movements. 611 00:28:45,549 --> 00:28:47,290 Smaller. More uniform pieces. 612 00:28:47,464 --> 00:28:48,901 Right right. So it looks nice. 613 00:28:49,075 --> 00:28:51,860 No. So it cooks evenly. 614 00:28:55,037 --> 00:28:56,822 Chef. Does celery bleed? 615 00:28:56,996 --> 00:28:58,954 No. Celery does not bleed. 616 00:29:02,088 --> 00:29:04,351 Number two. No short cuts. 617 00:29:04,525 --> 00:29:06,962 All these distractions, they can get you really hurt. 618 00:29:08,094 --> 00:29:09,922 But cuts do happen. 619 00:29:10,096 --> 00:29:13,142 So, number three. Get used to blood. 620 00:29:13,316 --> 00:29:15,057 I'm going to get a first aid kit. 621 00:29:15,405 --> 00:29:17,320 [breathing heavily] 622 00:29:17,494 --> 00:29:19,366 Hey Chef. I think we may have another problem. 623 00:29:19,540 --> 00:29:20,454 What now? 624 00:29:21,542 --> 00:29:22,630 Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! 625 00:29:28,505 --> 00:29:29,768 Hmm. 626 00:29:30,116 --> 00:29:31,770 It doesn't look deep. 627 00:29:31,944 --> 00:29:33,684 No, it's not that deep. 628 00:29:33,859 --> 00:29:35,686 You won't need stitches. 629 00:29:35,861 --> 00:29:38,254 The antibiotic ointment should help it heal pretty quickly. 630 00:29:38,428 --> 00:29:40,256 Just keep it clean and dry. 631 00:29:41,388 --> 00:29:42,693 Take care of that finger. 632 00:29:42,868 --> 00:29:44,652 You're going to need it in the future. 633 00:29:44,826 --> 00:29:47,742 You're the best. Thank you, Cheryl. 634 00:29:51,441 --> 00:29:53,748 If you're not going to listen to me, 635 00:29:53,922 --> 00:29:55,489 there is no point in me teaching you. 636 00:29:55,663 --> 00:29:57,404 I am going to listen. I promise. 637 00:29:58,100 --> 00:30:00,494 Whoa! No. Lesson is done for today. 638 00:30:00,668 --> 00:30:02,278 We were just getting started. 639 00:30:02,452 --> 00:30:04,063 Your head is not in the game. 640 00:30:04,237 --> 00:30:06,021 And I need to reevaluate my plan. 641 00:30:08,981 --> 00:30:10,983 Study this tonight. 642 00:30:11,157 --> 00:30:12,767 The pictures will help you with your technique. 643 00:30:13,420 --> 00:30:15,204 Do you have one with Dummies in the title? 644 00:30:15,378 --> 00:30:17,380 Dummies? Really? 645 00:30:17,554 --> 00:30:19,426 I wouldn't have agreed to help you if I thought that. 646 00:30:19,600 --> 00:30:23,125 Aw. Now you got me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. 647 00:30:23,778 --> 00:30:25,824 Or maybe I'm still feeling light-headed. 648 00:30:25,998 --> 00:30:28,827 There is a test in the morning. 649 00:30:29,001 --> 00:30:31,481 Okay. Well. Fingers crossed... 650 00:30:31,655 --> 00:30:34,267 Finger crossed that I don't amputate something tomorrow. 651 00:30:34,441 --> 00:30:36,225 That's not funny. 652 00:30:36,399 --> 00:30:37,574 [imitates Jason] Rule number four. 653 00:30:37,748 --> 00:30:39,620 No laughing in the kitchen. 654 00:30:39,794 --> 00:30:43,319 Preparing food for people is not a joke. 655 00:30:43,493 --> 00:30:45,626 It's an honor. 656 00:30:45,800 --> 00:30:47,846 Why did you become a chef anyway? 657 00:30:48,020 --> 00:30:50,413 Be more occupied with yourself, Abby. 658 00:30:50,587 --> 00:30:52,415 It takes years of work to be any good 659 00:30:52,589 --> 00:30:54,635 under the best of circumstances. 660 00:30:54,809 --> 00:30:56,855 If you want a chance at winning this competition, 661 00:30:57,029 --> 00:30:59,553 you need to find your purpose. 662 00:30:59,727 --> 00:31:01,947 Where's your focus at? 663 00:31:03,035 --> 00:31:04,601 Why do you need to win? 664 00:31:19,268 --> 00:31:22,184 [indistinct TV sounds as he flips through channels] 665 00:31:25,753 --> 00:31:26,580 [TV sounds stop] 666 00:31:43,684 --> 00:31:44,903 [jazzy Christmas music playing in background] 667 00:31:48,819 --> 00:31:50,604 [Eloise] And that my friends is Euchre. 668 00:31:50,778 --> 00:31:51,997 [laughter] 669 00:31:52,171 --> 00:31:53,694 [Oscar] That win needs an asterisk. 670 00:31:53,868 --> 00:31:56,436 Ladies, enough with the table talk, please. 671 00:31:56,610 --> 00:31:59,091 [Eloise] Alice is my oldest friend. 672 00:31:59,265 --> 00:32:01,702 We don't table talk, we read each other's minds. 673 00:32:01,876 --> 00:32:03,530 That's still cheating. 674 00:32:04,835 --> 00:32:06,446 Jason! 675 00:32:11,407 --> 00:32:13,018 I was just going to get some fresh air when I heard 676 00:32:13,192 --> 00:32:15,107 the snap of cards at the table. 677 00:32:15,281 --> 00:32:16,543 You have good hearing. 678 00:32:16,717 --> 00:32:17,936 I hear professionals. 679 00:32:18,110 --> 00:32:19,981 People who'll do anything to win. 680 00:32:20,155 --> 00:32:22,157 Yes. Fueled by tea and cookies. 681 00:32:22,331 --> 00:32:23,942 You had me at tea. 682 00:32:24,116 --> 00:32:26,814 Really? You're a tea connoisseur like the rest of us? 683 00:32:26,988 --> 00:32:29,991 I peg you as an Earl Grey kind of guy. 684 00:32:30,165 --> 00:32:31,906 Caffeine anything. 685 00:32:32,080 --> 00:32:34,256 I respect that. 686 00:32:35,605 --> 00:32:37,956 You were right. 687 00:32:38,130 --> 00:32:40,915 I need to focus on what's important. 688 00:32:41,089 --> 00:32:43,439 This. 689 00:32:43,613 --> 00:32:46,312 This right here is why I need to win the competition. 690 00:32:46,486 --> 00:32:48,662 The Inn isn't just my home. 691 00:32:48,836 --> 00:32:50,664 It's a cornerstone in our community. 692 00:32:50,838 --> 00:32:52,971 And winning that prize money is going to keep it that way. 693 00:32:55,060 --> 00:32:58,585 Remember that for tomorrow's lesson. 694 00:32:59,455 --> 00:33:02,241 Jason. Join us for a round. 695 00:33:02,415 --> 00:33:04,852 You should take my place. I have to make more tea. 696 00:33:05,026 --> 00:33:07,550 Can she make tea, Alice? Is that safe? 697 00:33:07,724 --> 00:33:08,812 [Abby] Ha ha ha. 698 00:33:08,987 --> 00:33:11,250 Jason would love to play. 699 00:33:13,382 --> 00:33:15,123 [Alice] Have you played much Euchre? 700 00:33:15,297 --> 00:33:17,473 Not much. 701 00:33:27,527 --> 00:33:29,007 [banging noise] 702 00:33:32,619 --> 00:33:35,448 Hmmm. That's not straight. 703 00:33:35,622 --> 00:33:36,884 Sure it is. 704 00:33:37,058 --> 00:33:39,147 Hey! You two are still here? 705 00:33:39,321 --> 00:33:40,714 I figured I'd help Brad out with a few projects 706 00:33:40,888 --> 00:33:42,411 before heading home. 707 00:33:42,585 --> 00:33:44,631 She's actually pretty decent with a hammer. 708 00:33:44,805 --> 00:33:46,415 How was card night? 709 00:33:46,589 --> 00:33:49,940 It was really fun. Oscar lost. As per usual. 710 00:33:50,115 --> 00:33:53,596 And Jason Corwin graced us with his presence. 711 00:33:53,770 --> 00:33:55,381 That actually doesn't surprise me. 712 00:33:55,555 --> 00:33:57,557 I was watching a video. 713 00:33:57,731 --> 00:33:59,689 He wasn't always a curmudgeon. 714 00:34:00,734 --> 00:34:02,649 [indistinct chatter from video] 715 00:34:04,346 --> 00:34:06,609 I feel weird watching this. 716 00:34:06,783 --> 00:34:08,698 He doesn't even seem like the same guy. 717 00:34:08,872 --> 00:34:10,657 So sad. 718 00:34:14,661 --> 00:34:16,837 Well, okay, well. 719 00:34:17,011 --> 00:34:18,665 You guys can head home. 720 00:34:18,839 --> 00:34:20,754 You've done more than enough work today. Thank you. 721 00:34:20,928 --> 00:34:21,668 [Brad] You got it, boss. 722 00:34:21,842 --> 00:34:22,756 You want a lift? 723 00:34:22,930 --> 00:34:24,932 Yeah. It beats the bus. 724 00:34:29,154 --> 00:34:33,549 [kettle whistling] 725 00:34:54,875 --> 00:34:56,268 Okay. 726 00:34:57,617 --> 00:35:01,316 Knuckles tucked from in... 727 00:35:14,416 --> 00:35:16,288 My grand kids are not going to believe 728 00:35:16,462 --> 00:35:20,248 I played cards with Jason Corwin. 729 00:35:20,422 --> 00:35:22,468 [Oscar] You lost at cards to Jason Corwin. 730 00:35:22,642 --> 00:35:24,122 [laughing] 731 00:35:24,296 --> 00:35:25,993 Would you be a dear and sign your cookbook 732 00:35:26,167 --> 00:35:28,256 for my granddaughter? 733 00:35:29,518 --> 00:35:32,130 Alice mentioned you were staying here. 734 00:35:33,261 --> 00:35:36,264 Perhaps now is not the best time. 735 00:35:46,840 --> 00:35:48,146 Thank you, dear. 736 00:35:50,800 --> 00:35:53,151 Well, it's been an absolute pleasure to meet you all. 737 00:35:55,022 --> 00:35:57,155 Thank you very much for the game. 738 00:36:05,163 --> 00:36:08,905 It's okay to let yourself grieve. 739 00:36:09,079 --> 00:36:11,125 It's better to feel the emotion 740 00:36:11,299 --> 00:36:13,736 than to try to sweep it away. 741 00:36:13,910 --> 00:36:15,129 Once you've felt the loss, you can begin to heal. 742 00:36:15,695 --> 00:36:17,914 Once you've felt the loss, you can begin to heal. 743 00:36:19,351 --> 00:36:21,222 Thank you, Alice. 744 00:36:21,396 --> 00:36:23,442 I just wish I knew how. 745 00:36:24,269 --> 00:36:26,358 Lean on your friends. 746 00:36:26,532 --> 00:36:29,752 You have more support than you know. 747 00:36:45,986 --> 00:36:47,944 So. Is he better than me? 748 00:36:57,432 --> 00:37:00,305 Good. Very good. 749 00:37:00,870 --> 00:37:02,350 Hey, it was really nice that you played cards 750 00:37:02,524 --> 00:37:03,656 with the Cocoon Club last night. 751 00:37:03,830 --> 00:37:05,527 Shh. 752 00:37:05,701 --> 00:37:07,747 I don't want people knowing I might be a nice guy. 753 00:37:07,921 --> 00:37:09,879 Let's just say I'm a card shark who was looking for a win. 754 00:37:10,053 --> 00:37:13,187 Sure thing, Mr Card Shark. 755 00:37:14,623 --> 00:37:17,626 Smaller slices. Remember, uniform slices. 756 00:37:17,800 --> 00:37:20,499 Right. Right. 757 00:37:20,673 --> 00:37:23,937 So why did you sneak away so early last night? 758 00:37:24,111 --> 00:37:26,766 Okay, the kitchen needs discipline and restraint, 759 00:37:26,940 --> 00:37:28,637 not gossip. 760 00:37:28,811 --> 00:37:31,858 It's not gossip. I saw you having fun last night. 761 00:37:32,032 --> 00:37:33,990 It was nice to see you let your hair down a little bit. 762 00:37:34,164 --> 00:37:36,558 Just focus on the work. 763 00:37:36,732 --> 00:37:39,431 I'm trying to focus. Would you lighten up? 764 00:37:39,605 --> 00:37:41,433 I feel like I'm walking on eggshells here. 765 00:37:41,607 --> 00:37:44,436 Sorry, but this isn't the place to get personal. 766 00:37:44,610 --> 00:37:46,568 I'm just saying we don't have to spend the day 767 00:37:46,742 --> 00:37:48,831 chopping in brooding silence. 768 00:37:49,005 --> 00:37:50,703 You know, you can have some conversation with somebody 769 00:37:50,877 --> 00:37:53,140 who's trying to be your friend. 770 00:37:53,749 --> 00:37:56,186 You said you wanted a teacher, not a friend. 771 00:37:56,361 --> 00:37:57,884 Whoa. 772 00:37:58,058 --> 00:37:59,494 You played cards with my Grandma last night. 773 00:37:59,668 --> 00:38:01,279 I'm sorry, we're friends now. 774 00:38:01,844 --> 00:38:03,585 Jason. 775 00:38:03,759 --> 00:38:05,892 You're helping me, maybe I can help you a little bit. 776 00:38:06,066 --> 00:38:07,763 Abby, enough! 777 00:38:07,937 --> 00:38:08,851 [eggs splat] 778 00:38:09,025 --> 00:38:10,766 [Abby laughs] 779 00:38:10,940 --> 00:38:13,203 Okay, now we are literally both walking on eggshells. 780 00:38:13,378 --> 00:38:15,031 Okay, come on. That's so funny 781 00:38:15,205 --> 00:38:17,512 You're being all serious, and then you drop a carton. 782 00:38:18,513 --> 00:38:20,602 Jason, why are you so hard on yourself? 783 00:38:20,776 --> 00:38:23,562 Let's just clean up and move on. 784 00:38:25,955 --> 00:38:26,826 [egg splats] 785 00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:28,131 What are you doing? 786 00:38:28,306 --> 00:38:29,785 You are wound way too tight. 787 00:38:29,959 --> 00:38:31,047 You need to let loose a little bit. 788 00:38:31,787 --> 00:38:33,006 Stop it! 789 00:38:33,180 --> 00:38:34,573 Not until you drop one. On purpose. 790 00:38:34,747 --> 00:38:36,444 That is not going to happen. 791 00:38:36,618 --> 00:38:38,228 You can't just shut down all the time. 792 00:38:38,403 --> 00:38:39,969 It's okay to laugh a little bit when life gets messy. 793 00:38:40,143 --> 00:38:42,102 I'm not going to laugh. I'm ticked off. 794 00:38:43,321 --> 00:38:45,192 Well that's a lot of anger over some broken eggs. 795 00:38:45,366 --> 00:38:46,672 You are the most... 796 00:38:46,846 --> 00:38:48,543 It's okay to be angry for a while. 797 00:38:48,717 --> 00:38:50,328 Grief is a process, but you can't just... 798 00:38:50,502 --> 00:38:53,548 Save it. I know all about grief. 799 00:38:53,722 --> 00:38:55,768 Why do you think I'm here when everything that ever 800 00:38:55,942 --> 00:38:58,074 meant anything to me is in New York? 801 00:38:58,248 --> 00:39:00,773 Because you haven't decided to fight for what you have left. 802 00:39:00,947 --> 00:39:03,471 How can I fight for it when signing a cookbook, 803 00:39:03,645 --> 00:39:05,212 just seeing a photo of my brother 804 00:39:05,386 --> 00:39:07,127 sends me into a tailspin? 805 00:39:07,301 --> 00:39:08,781 That makes sense. It brings back memories for you Jason. 806 00:39:08,955 --> 00:39:11,349 Yesterday you asked me why I became a chef. 807 00:39:11,523 --> 00:39:13,220 It was David's dream. 808 00:39:13,394 --> 00:39:16,745 We did everything together. Same schools, same job. 809 00:39:16,919 --> 00:39:19,313 I didn't want to do anything else because I knew whatever 810 00:39:19,487 --> 00:39:22,708 we did together, we'd be greater. 811 00:39:22,882 --> 00:39:26,451 I didn't just lose David, I lost half of myself. 812 00:39:28,148 --> 00:39:31,064 Well, if that's true then you still half of yourself left. 813 00:39:31,673 --> 00:39:34,023 We can't chose what happens in our lives 814 00:39:34,197 --> 00:39:36,417 but we can chose what happens moving forward. 815 00:39:36,591 --> 00:39:39,072 Maybe it's time that you find a new path. 816 00:39:40,508 --> 00:39:42,554 I don't know who I am without him. 817 00:39:44,599 --> 00:39:46,166 You're Jason Corwin. 818 00:39:46,340 --> 00:39:48,734 And that's enough. 819 00:39:48,908 --> 00:39:50,997 You don't need to figure out everything today. 820 00:39:51,171 --> 00:39:53,826 But you can start by being yourself. 821 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:56,611 An imperfect human being like the rest of us. 822 00:39:57,220 --> 00:40:00,963 So stew on that. 823 00:40:03,009 --> 00:40:03,879 [egg splats] 824 00:40:04,402 --> 00:40:05,707 Okay. How did that feel? 825 00:40:07,143 --> 00:40:07,970 Better than anger. 826 00:40:08,144 --> 00:40:09,624 Yes! 827 00:40:10,669 --> 00:40:13,193 Does anyone ever say 'no' to you? 828 00:40:13,367 --> 00:40:16,109 A few people have tried. They really don't get too far. 829 00:40:16,283 --> 00:40:17,937 All right. What's next? 830 00:40:18,111 --> 00:40:19,504 I suppose... 831 00:40:19,678 --> 00:40:21,027 Scrambled eggs. 832 00:40:21,201 --> 00:40:23,029 Ohhh! 833 00:40:23,203 --> 00:40:24,334 Sounds egg-cellent. 834 00:40:24,509 --> 00:40:26,467 That's a terrible pun. 835 00:40:26,641 --> 00:40:28,991 But I appreciate the egg-ffort. 836 00:40:29,165 --> 00:40:29,731 [Abby laughs] 837 00:40:41,613 --> 00:40:43,136 Chanelle? 838 00:40:43,310 --> 00:40:44,050 What are you doing in Brooks Point Harbour? 839 00:40:44,224 --> 00:40:45,921 Jason? 840 00:40:46,095 --> 00:40:48,402 Hey! You're the last person I thought I'd see here. 841 00:40:49,359 --> 00:40:51,710 A little higher on the left. 842 00:40:51,884 --> 00:40:52,798 Okay. 843 00:40:53,886 --> 00:40:55,061 What? 844 00:40:55,235 --> 00:40:57,411 I work for TNCN now. 845 00:40:57,585 --> 00:40:59,195 They're the festival sponsor. 846 00:40:59,369 --> 00:41:01,371 Roger sent me down to do set up and to ensure the town 847 00:41:01,546 --> 00:41:03,286 was 'acceptable' for his stay. 848 00:41:03,461 --> 00:41:04,984 You know how demanding he is. 849 00:41:05,158 --> 00:41:06,725 Oh that's generous. 850 00:41:06,899 --> 00:41:09,684 I call it 'difficult' or 'belligerent' 851 00:41:09,858 --> 00:41:11,730 or 'ego without the talent to back it up'. 852 00:41:11,904 --> 00:41:13,732 Well, off the record. 853 00:41:13,906 --> 00:41:15,560 He's even worse after his promotion. 854 00:41:15,734 --> 00:41:17,562 He got another promotion? 855 00:41:17,736 --> 00:41:20,565 Well, after the competition ratings went through the roof, 856 00:41:20,739 --> 00:41:24,612 TNCN hired him as their full time inhouse Executive Producer. 857 00:41:24,786 --> 00:41:27,223 Ego or not, I don't know how he does it. 858 00:41:27,397 --> 00:41:29,008 He's so busy with the Corwin Brothers too. 859 00:41:29,182 --> 00:41:32,011 Yeah. Poor Roger. 860 00:41:32,185 --> 00:41:34,666 Right. Well. I got a lot of Roger's details to take care of. 861 00:41:34,840 --> 00:41:36,494 It was nice seeing you. 862 00:41:45,459 --> 00:41:46,808 [phone rings] 863 00:41:48,027 --> 00:41:49,463 How's my favorite client? 864 00:41:49,637 --> 00:41:51,639 Did you set me up? 865 00:41:51,813 --> 00:41:53,467 Putting me in the same town as Roger? 866 00:41:54,468 --> 00:41:56,731 Jason, look, I knew about the Festival, 867 00:41:56,905 --> 00:41:58,472 but I didn't know that he was running it. 868 00:41:58,646 --> 00:42:01,519 Although, this could be a good opportunity for you. 869 00:42:01,693 --> 00:42:03,564 Do you hear what you just said? 870 00:42:03,738 --> 00:42:05,218 He's no longer my rival. 871 00:42:05,392 --> 00:42:07,220 He's just moved straight on into enemy. 872 00:42:07,394 --> 00:42:09,222 I'm getting the first flight out of here. 873 00:42:09,396 --> 00:42:11,790 I'm not even sure what I would do if I bumped into him. 874 00:42:11,964 --> 00:42:13,487 Jason you're going to run into him 875 00:42:13,661 --> 00:42:14,880 at some point in your career. 876 00:42:15,054 --> 00:42:16,490 You might as well deal with it now. 877 00:42:16,664 --> 00:42:20,189 Listen. The Board of Directors called. 878 00:42:20,363 --> 00:42:23,845 They are warming to the idea of you returning to the company. 879 00:42:24,019 --> 00:42:25,499 They're not happy with Roger's decision 880 00:42:25,673 --> 00:42:27,545 to move into frozen produce. 881 00:42:27,719 --> 00:42:29,503 Of course they're not. 882 00:42:29,677 --> 00:42:30,896 He doesn't know the first thing 883 00:42:31,070 --> 00:42:32,767 about how to run a culinary company. 884 00:42:32,941 --> 00:42:34,552 All he cares about is the bottom line. 885 00:42:39,382 --> 00:42:41,907 [Alice] I'm not going to sell to some big chain that has 886 00:42:42,081 --> 00:42:45,867 no understanding of the concept of personal service. 887 00:42:46,041 --> 00:42:48,478 Besides, I'm not going to have to sell at all. 888 00:42:48,653 --> 00:42:50,437 Abby is going to win the money and pay off our debts. 889 00:42:50,611 --> 00:42:52,874 Abby can barely boil water. 890 00:42:53,048 --> 00:42:54,920 She only has a chance of getting chosen 891 00:42:55,094 --> 00:42:57,575 because she's a pretty local with a historical cause. 892 00:42:57,749 --> 00:42:59,054 Plus she'll be against top chefs. 893 00:42:59,228 --> 00:43:01,448 I believe in her! 894 00:43:01,622 --> 00:43:03,711 You need to think about what's best for the future. 895 00:43:04,364 --> 00:43:06,453 If I get you a substantial offer, 896 00:43:06,627 --> 00:43:08,411 you could live comfortably the rest of your life. 897 00:43:08,586 --> 00:43:09,543 [Alice laughs] 898 00:43:09,717 --> 00:43:10,544 You're impossible. 899 00:43:10,718 --> 00:43:12,154 So are you. 900 00:43:13,416 --> 00:43:15,114 Abby. 901 00:43:15,288 --> 00:43:16,985 Mayor Joan. 902 00:43:17,159 --> 00:43:19,422 I hope to get that water boiling technique on lock down. 903 00:43:19,597 --> 00:43:21,599 I'm sure you will. 904 00:43:25,951 --> 00:43:28,562 Gran, I'm sorry you had to listen to that nonsense. 905 00:43:29,607 --> 00:43:31,521 I'm afraid she has a point. 906 00:43:31,696 --> 00:43:34,089 The bank is not going to wait forever before they foreclose. 907 00:43:34,263 --> 00:43:35,656 No no no no. 908 00:43:35,830 --> 00:43:38,354 Gran, Gran, please don't sell just yet. 909 00:43:38,528 --> 00:43:40,922 The ads at the Festival are going to bring in more guests. 910 00:43:41,096 --> 00:43:42,663 Plus my practicing has been going really well. 911 00:43:42,837 --> 00:43:44,273 Look at these cookies. 912 00:43:44,447 --> 00:43:45,753 They're not burnt. Not even one of them. 913 00:43:47,407 --> 00:43:49,714 I believe you can win. 914 00:43:49,888 --> 00:43:52,934 But the fact is, if you don't, 915 00:43:53,108 --> 00:43:55,807 I'll have no other choice but to sell. 916 00:44:16,610 --> 00:44:17,350 [knocking at door] 917 00:44:17,524 --> 00:44:18,525 Come in. 918 00:44:23,573 --> 00:44:25,924 Abby, I, um... 919 00:44:26,402 --> 00:44:27,273 [Abby sniffling] 920 00:44:27,447 --> 00:44:28,143 Is everything okay? 921 00:44:28,317 --> 00:44:30,058 Oh yeah. Yeah. 922 00:44:30,232 --> 00:44:33,148 I'm just practicing outside of school hours, Chef. 923 00:44:33,322 --> 00:44:34,889 Cutting onions. 924 00:44:35,063 --> 00:44:37,457 Burning onions, more like it. 925 00:44:37,631 --> 00:44:39,589 The pan is way too hot. 926 00:44:39,764 --> 00:44:41,243 You might as well just throw it out and start again. 927 00:44:41,417 --> 00:44:42,941 Right. I forgot. 928 00:44:43,115 --> 00:44:45,247 Medium low heat for carmelization, right? 929 00:44:45,421 --> 00:44:46,684 Right. 930 00:44:47,859 --> 00:44:49,338 Hey, do you want a glass? 931 00:44:49,512 --> 00:44:52,298 I think I have something other than Chardonnay. 932 00:44:52,472 --> 00:44:55,170 Is that code for me being a wine snob? 933 00:44:55,344 --> 00:44:57,869 No, it's actually code for 934 00:44:58,043 --> 00:44:59,566 "I'm going to finish this bottle myself, 935 00:44:59,740 --> 00:45:01,524 so let me get you another." 936 00:45:01,699 --> 00:45:04,789 I may not know the difference between my kale and my collards, 937 00:45:04,963 --> 00:45:08,357 but I take my wine very seriously. 938 00:45:10,664 --> 00:45:11,970 Cheers. 939 00:45:12,144 --> 00:45:12,840 Cheers. 940 00:45:14,189 --> 00:45:15,277 Come on in. 941 00:45:23,416 --> 00:45:26,158 I see you have all the big names out tonight. 942 00:45:26,462 --> 00:45:27,855 It's good that you're doing the research. 943 00:45:28,029 --> 00:45:28,987 [Abby sighs] 944 00:45:31,598 --> 00:45:33,731 Abby you're not cutting onions anymore. What's up? 945 00:45:41,173 --> 00:45:43,784 I told you finances were tight. 946 00:45:45,046 --> 00:45:46,265 They're not. 947 00:45:46,439 --> 00:45:48,180 They're dire. 948 00:45:50,530 --> 00:45:52,358 If I don't win this competition 949 00:45:52,532 --> 00:45:54,055 my Grandma's going to have to sell the Inn 950 00:45:54,229 --> 00:45:56,971 to one of those big chain motels in town. 951 00:45:57,667 --> 00:45:59,931 That's a lot of pressure to put on yourself. 952 00:46:00,105 --> 00:46:02,716 And that's just the half of it. 953 00:46:02,890 --> 00:46:05,937 You know, if she has to sell I'll lose my job. 954 00:46:06,111 --> 00:46:08,461 We won't have this place anymore. 955 00:46:15,947 --> 00:46:19,472 My Grandma's in the early stages of Parkinson's. 956 00:46:19,646 --> 00:46:24,738 And this is her last connection to my parents. 957 00:46:24,912 --> 00:46:26,609 And my Grandpa too. 958 00:46:26,784 --> 00:46:30,048 So, it's just really important for her mental health 959 00:46:30,222 --> 00:46:32,224 that she stay in the Inn. 960 00:46:36,054 --> 00:46:37,925 Why do you... 961 00:46:38,099 --> 00:46:39,100 You keep doing that. 962 00:46:39,274 --> 00:46:41,973 Where's your necklace? 963 00:46:42,147 --> 00:46:44,497 I used the rings to raise the entrance fee 964 00:46:44,671 --> 00:46:46,064 for the competition. 965 00:46:46,238 --> 00:46:49,197 So if I lose, the rings are gone too. 966 00:46:51,634 --> 00:46:53,419 I'm so sorry. 967 00:46:53,593 --> 00:46:55,247 You don't need to, you don't need to hear any of this. 968 00:46:55,421 --> 00:46:57,249 I'm just blubbering all over you. 969 00:46:57,423 --> 00:46:58,772 How about that. 970 00:46:58,946 --> 00:47:01,079 Dinner and a show. 971 00:47:01,253 --> 00:47:02,210 [Abby chuckles] 972 00:47:03,168 --> 00:47:05,692 Listen to you, working on that sense of humor. 973 00:47:06,475 --> 00:47:08,521 Let's give dinner another try. 974 00:47:08,695 --> 00:47:10,828 Okay, it will be great for distraction management. 975 00:47:11,002 --> 00:47:12,830 The key is to breathe. 976 00:47:13,004 --> 00:47:14,701 Quiet the mind. 977 00:47:14,875 --> 00:47:17,922 The competition is going to be chaotic and noisy. 978 00:47:18,096 --> 00:47:20,141 So you might as well get used to it. 979 00:47:20,315 --> 00:47:22,404 Should I get some wooden spoons and pots and pans 980 00:47:22,578 --> 00:47:24,406 for your enjoyment? 981 00:47:24,580 --> 00:47:26,582 I'll be hands off. I swear. 982 00:47:41,380 --> 00:47:43,295 Okay. Not bad. 983 00:47:44,339 --> 00:47:45,906 I'm sorry. 984 00:47:46,080 --> 00:47:47,690 It definitely could've used a lot more cheese. 985 00:47:47,865 --> 00:47:50,302 No apologies, no excuses. 986 00:47:50,476 --> 00:47:52,695 Whatever you put in front of someone is your masterpiece. 987 00:47:52,870 --> 00:47:54,306 Be proud of it. 988 00:47:54,480 --> 00:47:56,656 Don't give them a reason to criticize it. 989 00:47:56,830 --> 00:47:59,311 If they come up with their own, then fine. 990 00:47:59,485 --> 00:48:01,617 Okay Chef, honest opinion. 991 00:48:01,791 --> 00:48:05,012 What did you think of this masterpiece? 992 00:48:05,186 --> 00:48:07,188 The pasta could have used two more minutes 993 00:48:07,362 --> 00:48:08,886 but other than that, it was pretty good. 994 00:48:09,060 --> 00:48:09,974 You mean it? 995 00:48:10,148 --> 00:48:11,627 Yeah. I do. 996 00:48:15,022 --> 00:48:18,896 I have a question for you, about your competition. 997 00:48:19,070 --> 00:48:21,507 How did you get disqualified? 998 00:48:21,681 --> 00:48:24,118 Was it store-bought chicken broth? 999 00:48:24,292 --> 00:48:26,947 It's a little more complex than that. 1000 00:48:27,121 --> 00:48:29,515 My popovers didn't rise 1001 00:48:29,689 --> 00:48:31,212 two minutes before the buzzer went off. 1002 00:48:31,386 --> 00:48:34,520 And my sous chef offered his rosemary potatoes. 1003 00:48:34,694 --> 00:48:37,436 Marcus later denied that he offered them to me 1004 00:48:37,610 --> 00:48:39,873 and that he played any part in it. 1005 00:48:40,047 --> 00:48:44,443 I was publicly shamed, and he got his own TV show. 1006 00:48:46,053 --> 00:48:48,273 That doesn't seem right. 1007 00:48:48,447 --> 00:48:50,579 I shouldn't have been in the competition anyway. 1008 00:48:50,753 --> 00:48:53,321 I was not in a good place after my brother died, 1009 00:48:53,495 --> 00:48:57,412 but Roger persuaded me to do it to honor David's memory. 1010 00:48:57,586 --> 00:48:59,501 Were you and Roger close? 1011 00:48:59,675 --> 00:49:01,373 Not ever. 1012 00:49:01,547 --> 00:49:03,636 He likes to get under my skin. 1013 00:49:03,810 --> 00:49:08,423 At the funeral, he said it's a shame, and I quote 1014 00:49:08,597 --> 00:49:11,035 'the more talented brother died'. 1015 00:49:14,777 --> 00:49:17,389 Well I never had the pleasure of knowing David, 1016 00:49:17,563 --> 00:49:21,001 but I think Jason Corwin's pretty great. 1017 00:49:22,872 --> 00:49:25,353 Well, I should get going. 1018 00:49:25,527 --> 00:49:27,573 Seven a.m. sharp tomorrow. 1019 00:49:27,747 --> 00:49:30,837 Crash course on main courses. 1020 00:49:31,403 --> 00:49:32,839 I feel like I've been doing a lot more crash 1021 00:49:33,013 --> 00:49:34,449 than course lately. 1022 00:49:34,623 --> 00:49:36,364 A lot less crash every day. 1023 00:49:36,538 --> 00:49:38,714 I'm here to make sure of that. 1024 00:49:38,888 --> 00:49:41,021 You need to make sure you save the Inn. 1025 00:49:42,196 --> 00:49:45,460 Keep tomorrow night open. For a field trip. 1026 00:49:45,634 --> 00:49:47,593 I think you and I could use some fresh air after all 1027 00:49:47,767 --> 00:49:50,248 this smoke inhalation that's been going on. 1028 00:49:50,422 --> 00:49:52,598 Good. We can talk about any surprises 1029 00:49:52,772 --> 00:49:55,601 TNCN might throw at you during the competition. 1030 00:49:55,775 --> 00:49:58,256 Actually, I was hoping to maybe have a few hours where we 1031 00:49:58,430 --> 00:50:00,606 just don't talk about the competition. 1032 00:50:00,780 --> 00:50:02,695 Field trip it is. 1033 00:50:03,130 --> 00:50:05,872 Great. I'll pick you up at eight. 1034 00:50:14,837 --> 00:50:17,753 [owl hoots] 1035 00:50:17,927 --> 00:50:20,582 ♪ [lovely music] 1036 00:50:20,756 --> 00:50:23,933 [male singer] ♪ Snow's building tall 1037 00:50:24,108 --> 00:50:26,849 ♪ Let's let it fall 1038 00:50:27,024 --> 00:50:29,026 I am going to regret this. 1039 00:50:29,200 --> 00:50:33,987 ♪ I've got my excuse to stay with you ♪ 1040 00:50:34,161 --> 00:50:36,816 ♪ The power just went out 1041 00:50:36,990 --> 00:50:38,731 [Jason] It's beautiful. 1042 00:50:38,905 --> 00:50:41,429 ♪ We're fine without it Another excuse to stay with you 1043 00:50:41,603 --> 00:50:44,041 It's my favorite place to see the town at night. 1044 00:50:45,042 --> 00:50:48,393 It's so calm and quiet. 1045 00:50:48,567 --> 00:50:51,396 I've never seen anything like it in the city. 1046 00:50:52,397 --> 00:50:54,312 There's so many stars. 1047 00:50:55,269 --> 00:50:57,097 It's a hidden gem. 1048 00:50:57,271 --> 00:50:58,490 ♪ 1049 00:50:58,664 --> 00:51:00,709 This is magical. 1050 00:51:01,188 --> 00:51:03,060 Thank you. 1051 00:51:03,234 --> 00:51:06,541 [song continues] Let's pretend me and you ♪ 1052 00:51:06,715 --> 00:51:11,938 ♪ That Christmas was made for two ♪ 1053 00:51:14,462 --> 00:51:18,858 ♪ 1054 00:51:19,032 --> 00:51:21,034 All right. I'll get you back to the Inn now. 1055 00:51:21,208 --> 00:51:22,079 [Jason chuckles] 1056 00:51:24,907 --> 00:51:26,561 [song ends] [car engine starts] 1057 00:51:26,735 --> 00:51:30,870 ♪ [happy jazzy Christmas music starts] ♪ 1058 00:51:31,044 --> 00:51:31,566 ♪ [door opens] 1059 00:51:32,828 --> 00:51:34,526 [Abby] Hey there. How are you? 1060 00:51:34,700 --> 00:51:38,965 ♪ 1061 00:51:39,139 --> 00:51:41,228 Do I see cookbook admirers? 1062 00:51:41,402 --> 00:51:43,056 More like fanatics. 1063 00:51:43,230 --> 00:51:44,927 I haven't seen this book in years. 1064 00:51:45,102 --> 00:51:47,626 I learned to cook omelettes from this book. 1065 00:51:47,800 --> 00:51:50,237 We came by the shop today because we wanted a little 1066 00:51:50,411 --> 00:51:52,109 inspiration for my cooking lesson. 1067 00:51:52,283 --> 00:51:53,327 Help yourselves to anything. 1068 00:51:53,501 --> 00:51:54,937 You know your way around. 1069 00:51:55,112 --> 00:51:56,896 Okay. I was also wondering if we could... 1070 00:51:57,070 --> 00:51:58,898 Take some vegetables off my hands from the greenhouse? 1071 00:51:59,072 --> 00:52:00,769 Please? 1072 00:52:00,943 --> 00:52:02,989 Let me see what's ready and I'll bring it right in. 1073 00:52:04,599 --> 00:52:06,123 She's the best. 1074 00:52:06,297 --> 00:52:08,299 Here, let me show you this over here. 1075 00:52:08,473 --> 00:52:11,519 [female singing jazzy] Christmas is my favorite time of year ♪ 1076 00:52:11,693 --> 00:52:17,699 ♪ 1077 00:52:17,873 --> 00:52:21,964 ♪ [jazzy] Jingle bells Jingle bells ♪ 1078 00:52:22,139 --> 00:52:24,619 ♪ Jingle all the way 1079 00:52:24,793 --> 00:52:27,970 ♪ [jazzy] Jingle bells Jingle bells ♪ 1080 00:52:28,145 --> 00:52:31,278 ♪ Jingle all the way 1081 00:52:31,452 --> 00:52:32,236 [song and music ends] 1082 00:52:34,455 --> 00:52:37,676 Wow. This is beautiful. 1083 00:52:37,850 --> 00:52:40,244 I would have killed to have produce like this as a chef. 1084 00:52:40,418 --> 00:52:42,550 I tried to do my own little rooftop garden 1085 00:52:42,724 --> 00:52:45,423 after my brother died. But all I grew was weeds. 1086 00:52:45,597 --> 00:52:47,294 That can happen when you lose your light. 1087 00:52:48,077 --> 00:52:50,297 I lost mine when my Mom died. 1088 00:52:50,471 --> 00:52:51,820 So you stopped cooking? 1089 00:52:53,822 --> 00:52:56,129 For a while. 1090 00:52:56,303 --> 00:52:58,784 Now and then I have friends over for dinner. 1091 00:52:58,958 --> 00:53:00,525 Your heart needs to be in the garden 1092 00:53:00,699 --> 00:53:02,483 to make it flourish. 1093 00:53:02,657 --> 00:53:06,574 You know, Abby has a beautiful light. 1094 00:53:07,967 --> 00:53:08,968 Carrots. 1095 00:53:09,142 --> 00:53:10,665 I just want carrots. 1096 00:53:10,839 --> 00:53:11,666 [crunches] 1097 00:53:15,148 --> 00:53:17,846 [clomping on stairs, indistinct chattering] 1098 00:53:32,121 --> 00:53:34,385 Looks like the TNCN crew has arrived. 1099 00:53:34,559 --> 00:53:36,125 I'm going to let Laura check them in 1100 00:53:36,300 --> 00:53:37,692 so I can keep practicing. 1101 00:53:37,866 --> 00:53:39,172 Want to join? 1102 00:53:39,346 --> 00:53:40,304 I've actually got some errands to run. 1103 00:53:41,218 --> 00:53:42,088 Okay. 1104 00:53:42,262 --> 00:53:43,132 But I'll catch you later? 1105 00:53:43,307 --> 00:53:44,177 Yeah. Sure. 1106 00:53:56,581 --> 00:53:57,973 I need you out there. 1107 00:53:58,147 --> 00:53:59,366 The rooms are ready to go, 1108 00:53:59,540 --> 00:54:01,020 but I'm not sure they're checking in. 1109 00:54:01,194 --> 00:54:02,239 What? 1110 00:54:07,592 --> 00:54:08,941 [Abby] Whatever the guests want, they get. 1111 00:54:09,115 --> 00:54:10,986 We have to make sure everybody's happy. 1112 00:54:11,160 --> 00:54:13,337 Matilda's RV broke down and she won't be back for a few days. 1113 00:54:13,511 --> 00:54:14,251 Matilda's RV broke down and she won't be back for a few days. 1114 00:54:15,164 --> 00:54:16,427 Okay, we'll need to order us some meal vouchers 1115 00:54:16,601 --> 00:54:17,471 for everybody until she gets back. 1116 00:54:17,645 --> 00:54:18,864 [Roger] Hmmm. 1117 00:54:19,038 --> 00:54:20,126 Meal vouchers. For that Diner? 1118 00:54:20,300 --> 00:54:22,041 Is this some kind of joke? 1119 00:54:22,215 --> 00:54:24,957 Merry Christmas! My name's Abby Dennings. 1120 00:54:25,131 --> 00:54:26,915 I'm the Manager here at Brook's Point Inn. 1121 00:54:27,089 --> 00:54:29,222 You are the mystery cook on our Christmas Chef Showdown. 1122 00:54:29,396 --> 00:54:32,530 What? Did I get selected? 1123 00:54:32,704 --> 00:54:34,488 -You haven't heard? -No. 1124 00:54:34,662 --> 00:54:37,143 Somebody from my team was supposed to contact Joan 1125 00:54:37,317 --> 00:54:38,971 and then Joan was supposed to contact you. 1126 00:54:39,145 --> 00:54:40,625 And somewhere it must have fallen through the cracks. 1127 00:54:40,799 --> 00:54:43,149 But congratulations, you have been selected. 1128 00:54:43,323 --> 00:54:45,325 Thank you! Thank you so much! 1129 00:54:45,499 --> 00:54:47,849 I'm Roger Evans, VP of Communications 1130 00:54:48,023 --> 00:54:51,331 and Executive Producer at The National Cooking Network. 1131 00:54:51,505 --> 00:54:53,812 Well it's so lovely to meet you, Mr Evans. 1132 00:54:53,986 --> 00:54:54,943 We're so excited to have you here. 1133 00:54:55,117 --> 00:54:56,771 I'm sure you are now. 1134 00:54:56,945 --> 00:54:59,818 I only agreed to these accommodations because I was 1135 00:54:59,992 --> 00:55:04,388 told they include breakfast and dinner here at the Inn. 1136 00:55:04,562 --> 00:55:06,825 Now, I'm having a very important client 1137 00:55:06,999 --> 00:55:09,001 to wine and dine with, tonight. 1138 00:55:09,175 --> 00:55:10,959 And if that kitchen is not running, 1139 00:55:11,133 --> 00:55:13,310 I will be more than happy to find somewhere else to stay. 1140 00:55:13,484 --> 00:55:15,094 And I'm taking the entire crew with me. 1141 00:55:15,268 --> 00:55:16,835 You know what? That won't be necessary. 1142 00:55:17,009 --> 00:55:18,184 Our Chef has just had a slight delay 1143 00:55:18,358 --> 00:55:19,620 outside of town but she'll be... 1144 00:55:19,794 --> 00:55:21,448 Abby has hired an even better Chef. 1145 00:55:21,622 --> 00:55:22,754 [quietly] Laura. 1146 00:55:22,928 --> 00:55:24,277 Excellent. Problem solved. 1147 00:55:24,625 --> 00:55:26,148 Mr Evans, wait. 1148 00:55:26,323 --> 00:55:28,412 I've been waiting for too long, Ms Dennings. 1149 00:55:28,586 --> 00:55:31,328 Now are you able to provide dinner or not? 1150 00:55:32,807 --> 00:55:35,549 Yes. Yes. 1151 00:55:35,723 --> 00:55:38,073 We'll have dinner ready for you at seven o'clock tonight. 1152 00:55:38,422 --> 00:55:39,858 Well then. 1153 00:55:40,032 --> 00:55:41,729 It looks as if I'm checking in after all. 1154 00:55:41,903 --> 00:55:43,470 Wonderful. 1155 00:55:45,211 --> 00:55:46,865 Is there anyone to pick up my luggage? 1156 00:55:47,039 --> 00:55:49,389 Oh! Absolutely. 1157 00:55:52,261 --> 00:55:53,611 Laura, why did you say that? 1158 00:55:53,785 --> 00:55:55,830 I panicked. We couldn't let them leave 1159 00:55:56,004 --> 00:55:57,876 All right. Stay here and check in the rest of our guests. 1160 00:55:58,050 --> 00:55:59,225 And I have to go prep dinner service. 1161 00:55:59,399 --> 00:56:00,618 Do you want me to call Jason? 1162 00:56:00,792 --> 00:56:02,228 No. No. I got this. 1163 00:56:08,974 --> 00:56:09,540 Welcome to the Brook's Point Inn. 1164 00:56:16,895 --> 00:56:17,722 Jason. 1165 00:56:17,896 --> 00:56:19,201 Hello. 1166 00:56:19,376 --> 00:56:20,812 It's gotten a lot quieter up here. 1167 00:56:20,986 --> 00:56:23,292 Yeah. Ever since the TNCN crew got settled in, 1168 00:56:23,467 --> 00:56:24,685 things really settled down. 1169 00:56:24,859 --> 00:56:25,904 Where's Abby? 1170 00:56:26,078 --> 00:56:27,471 [smashing sound] 1171 00:56:27,645 --> 00:56:29,037 I'll give you one guess. 1172 00:56:39,874 --> 00:56:41,093 Abby! What's going on? 1173 00:56:41,267 --> 00:56:42,877 Sorry, but I tried to... 1174 00:56:43,051 --> 00:56:44,705 Abby. No buts. 1175 00:56:44,879 --> 00:56:46,403 It's like everything I taught you over the week 1176 00:56:46,577 --> 00:56:48,100 has just disappeared into thin air. 1177 00:56:48,274 --> 00:56:49,928 Jason, that's not true. I'm just trying to... 1178 00:56:50,102 --> 00:56:51,016 Jason! Jason. Put me down. 1179 00:56:51,190 --> 00:56:52,365 I have to cook dinner. 1180 00:56:52,539 --> 00:56:55,847 Take a breath. What's going on? 1181 00:56:56,021 --> 00:56:57,892 Matilda isn't back. 1182 00:56:58,066 --> 00:57:00,329 But Roger Evans is here, and he's here with his entire crew. 1183 00:57:00,504 --> 00:57:01,766 And he's threatening to leave if I don't have dinner 1184 00:57:01,940 --> 00:57:02,723 ready for them tonight. 1185 00:57:02,897 --> 00:57:04,943 Take a breath! 1186 00:57:05,117 --> 00:57:06,814 The festival's a few days away. 1187 00:57:06,988 --> 00:57:08,468 And I thought I had this whole cooking thing in the bag. 1188 00:57:08,642 --> 00:57:10,688 But then I got here and I panicked. 1189 00:57:10,862 --> 00:57:13,255 And there's no way I'm going to win that Festival. 1190 00:57:13,430 --> 00:57:14,692 And my Grandma's going to have to sell this Inn, 1191 00:57:14,866 --> 00:57:16,824 and it's... 1192 00:57:16,998 --> 00:57:18,957 [deep breaths] 1193 00:57:20,698 --> 00:57:22,917 I needed to breathe. 1194 00:57:23,091 --> 00:57:24,832 [Jason chuckles] 1195 00:57:25,354 --> 00:57:27,095 Why didn't you just call me? 1196 00:57:27,269 --> 00:57:29,184 Because you don't work here. 1197 00:57:29,358 --> 00:57:31,752 And honestly, I didn't know if you'd come. 1198 00:57:31,926 --> 00:57:33,450 After everything we've been through this week, 1199 00:57:33,624 --> 00:57:35,669 you think I'd abandon you now? 1200 00:57:35,843 --> 00:57:37,584 Abby, you're the only reason I'm still here. 1201 00:57:37,758 --> 00:57:40,021 Jason, I wanted your help, but I... 1202 00:57:40,848 --> 00:57:42,154 You don't think I'm ready for the kitchen? 1203 00:57:42,328 --> 00:57:43,547 I don't think that. 1204 00:57:43,721 --> 00:57:45,505 But I don't know if you think that. 1205 00:57:45,679 --> 00:57:48,290 Ever since Cheryl's produce, my brain has not been able 1206 00:57:48,465 --> 00:57:50,771 to stop creating new dishes. 1207 00:57:50,945 --> 00:57:54,601 David and I always wanted to cook farm to table. 1208 00:57:54,775 --> 00:57:57,256 I'm finally excited about being back in the kitchen again. 1209 00:57:57,430 --> 00:57:59,345 Really? 1210 00:57:59,519 --> 00:58:00,868 Do you have any new ideas? 1211 00:58:01,042 --> 00:58:02,479 Lots. 1212 00:58:02,653 --> 00:58:04,872 And especially since I met you. 1213 00:58:05,046 --> 00:58:06,395 Take this. 1214 00:58:09,398 --> 00:58:11,444 Every chef needs one. 1215 00:58:13,620 --> 00:58:15,274 It's amazing. 1216 00:58:19,278 --> 00:58:20,453 It's official. 1217 00:58:24,805 --> 00:58:26,894 No. 1218 00:58:27,068 --> 00:58:28,505 [they both laugh] 1219 00:58:30,245 --> 00:58:31,986 Jason, I don't know what to say. 1220 00:58:32,160 --> 00:58:34,336 Well, that is a first. 1221 00:58:36,730 --> 00:58:39,124 How long do you cook Chicken Supreme? 1222 00:58:39,820 --> 00:58:41,648 Until it's done? 1223 00:58:41,822 --> 00:58:43,520 There she is. 1224 00:58:47,219 --> 00:58:49,221 Go get changed. 1225 00:58:49,395 --> 00:58:50,918 And grab some disposable gloves. 1226 00:58:51,092 --> 00:58:53,225 I'm going to teach you the rules of poultry. 1227 00:58:53,399 --> 00:58:55,009 It's going to get messy. 1228 00:58:55,183 --> 00:58:56,489 Thank you. 1229 00:59:02,843 --> 00:59:05,716 [happy fun Christmas music, song starts] 1230 00:59:05,890 --> 00:59:09,894 ♪ 1231 00:59:10,068 --> 00:59:11,939 [female singing] ♪ Grandma's in the kitchen ♪ 1232 00:59:12,113 --> 00:59:13,898 ♪ Talking about the year 1233 00:59:14,072 --> 00:59:17,815 ♪ Gonna be strange without daddy being here ♪ 1234 00:59:17,989 --> 00:59:19,947 ♪ This Christmas ♪ 1235 00:59:20,121 --> 00:59:21,296 ♪ 1236 00:59:21,470 --> 00:59:24,735 ♪ This Christmas ♪ 1237 00:59:24,909 --> 00:59:26,954 ♪ 1238 00:59:27,128 --> 00:59:29,696 ♪ All the years of traveling With my lover through the snow ♪ 1239 00:59:29,870 --> 00:59:33,918 ♪ Winter has changed and has a brand new glow ♪ 1240 00:59:34,092 --> 00:59:36,224 Friends have turned to angels ♪ 1241 00:59:36,398 --> 00:59:38,226 ♪ Hope they're looking down 1242 00:59:38,400 --> 00:59:41,882 ♪ Memories shine through Lighting up this town ♪ 1243 00:59:42,056 --> 00:59:44,450 [indistinct talking] 1244 00:59:46,452 --> 00:59:47,584 [song and music end] 1245 00:59:50,891 --> 00:59:52,937 That was... That was good. Thank you. 1246 00:59:53,111 --> 00:59:55,026 [Abby] Their plates are empty. 1247 00:59:55,200 --> 00:59:56,593 They're practically licked clean. 1248 00:59:58,072 --> 01:00:00,727 Oh! What a rush! 1249 01:00:00,901 --> 01:00:02,163 Nothing like it. 1250 01:00:02,337 --> 01:00:04,513 Ah! Jason, I can't thank you enough. 1251 01:00:04,688 --> 01:00:06,559 You held your own in there. 1252 01:00:06,733 --> 01:00:07,865 You should be proud of yourself. 1253 01:00:08,039 --> 01:00:09,649 Wow. This is a little weird. 1254 01:00:09,823 --> 01:00:11,346 I kind of miss you yelling at me. 1255 01:00:11,520 --> 01:00:12,739 [chuckles] I never yelled at you. 1256 01:00:12,913 --> 01:00:14,611 Okay, but you wanted to, though. 1257 01:00:14,785 --> 01:00:16,569 Wanting to is very different. 1258 01:00:16,743 --> 01:00:19,137 You've done wonders for my patience. 1259 01:00:20,268 --> 01:00:22,140 You were right. 1260 01:00:22,314 --> 01:00:25,534 I didn't think I was ready to step back into dinner service. 1261 01:00:25,709 --> 01:00:27,841 But I actually had a lot of fun. 1262 01:00:28,581 --> 01:00:30,714 It wasn't just David's dream. 1263 01:00:30,888 --> 01:00:33,281 I wanted this. 1264 01:00:33,455 --> 01:00:35,066 If it wasn't for you, 1265 01:00:35,240 --> 01:00:36,371 I never would have found my way back to the kitchen. 1266 01:00:51,735 --> 01:00:54,259 I can fill in for Matilda until she comes back. 1267 01:00:54,433 --> 01:00:55,956 That way we can carry on doing this 1268 01:00:56,130 --> 01:00:57,001 and you can keep on training. 1269 01:00:57,175 --> 01:00:59,177 Really? 1270 01:01:00,744 --> 01:01:03,877 No. No. I'm so grateful for everything you've done, 1271 01:01:04,051 --> 01:01:07,881 but I can't afford to hire a Michelin star chef. 1272 01:01:13,104 --> 01:01:15,759 [coins jingle] 1273 01:01:16,760 --> 01:01:19,066 There. Now you've paid me. 1274 01:01:19,240 --> 01:01:21,025 We're even. 1275 01:01:21,199 --> 01:01:22,722 It was worth every penny. 1276 01:01:24,419 --> 01:01:27,031 [Roger clears his throat] Pardon me. 1277 01:01:27,205 --> 01:01:29,511 I didn't mean to interrupt. 1278 01:01:29,686 --> 01:01:32,732 -Hello, Roger. -Jason. 1279 01:01:32,906 --> 01:01:36,431 You're working here? What a... surprise. 1280 01:01:36,605 --> 01:01:38,695 No, Jason doesn't work here. 1281 01:01:39,870 --> 01:01:43,351 Everyone's wondering where you've been. 1282 01:01:43,525 --> 01:01:45,876 And here you are. 1283 01:01:46,050 --> 01:01:48,095 Well. Thank you both for a delightful dinner. 1284 01:01:48,269 --> 01:01:49,793 Abby, I'll have Chanelle drop off 1285 01:01:49,967 --> 01:01:52,012 your signed contract at the front desk. 1286 01:01:52,186 --> 01:01:54,058 Although I'm not entirely certain I'll be proceeding 1287 01:01:54,232 --> 01:01:55,189 with the competition. 1288 01:01:55,363 --> 01:01:59,150 What? I need this. 1289 01:01:59,324 --> 01:02:00,934 Steve Arnesen has pneumonia 1290 01:02:01,108 --> 01:02:04,111 which leaves me with Clara Tasker and you. 1291 01:02:04,285 --> 01:02:08,028 Now I need a professional second chef for my audience. 1292 01:02:08,202 --> 01:02:11,423 I need 'Wow'. 1293 01:02:11,597 --> 01:02:13,991 You're local color. 1294 01:02:14,165 --> 01:02:16,515 And I know you hate every single project I do. 1295 01:02:16,689 --> 01:02:18,430 But you are back in the kitchen, aren't you. 1296 01:02:18,604 --> 01:02:20,519 Jason would love to step in. 1297 01:02:22,260 --> 01:02:26,655 Done. Tomorrow. Two o'clock. 1298 01:02:28,962 --> 01:02:31,051 Okay, I know I shouldn't have jumped in, 1299 01:02:31,225 --> 01:02:33,053 but this will give you a chance to clear your name. 1300 01:02:33,227 --> 01:02:35,360 Abby, I don't want to compete against you. 1301 01:02:35,534 --> 01:02:37,405 You need to win this prize money. 1302 01:02:37,579 --> 01:02:39,886 Jason, you are at your happiest 1303 01:02:40,060 --> 01:02:41,366 when you are cooking in a kitchen. 1304 01:02:41,540 --> 01:02:43,760 You belong on that stage. 1305 01:02:45,413 --> 01:02:46,763 Do this for you. 1306 01:02:53,465 --> 01:02:54,727 [Jason] Keep going straight. 1307 01:02:56,555 --> 01:02:58,209 Okay and turn right. 1308 01:02:58,383 --> 01:02:59,427 [Abby] Okay. 1309 01:02:59,950 --> 01:03:01,038 Keep going. 1310 01:03:01,212 --> 01:03:02,604 -We almost there? -Nearly. 1311 01:03:02,779 --> 01:03:04,737 Okay, now sit to your left. 1312 01:03:05,477 --> 01:03:07,609 -No peeking. -I'm not. 1313 01:03:13,050 --> 01:03:15,269 And... open your eyes. 1314 01:03:19,143 --> 01:03:20,753 So, what can I get for you guys today? 1315 01:03:20,927 --> 01:03:23,843 Two BLT's on rye, please Gayle. 1316 01:03:24,017 --> 01:03:24,801 [Gayle] Sure. 1317 01:03:25,410 --> 01:03:26,715 What? 1318 01:03:26,890 --> 01:03:29,718 'The' Jason Corwin in a diner? 1319 01:03:29,893 --> 01:03:33,157 Well, I hear the BLT's are 'to die for'. 1320 01:03:33,331 --> 01:03:36,813 I also hear Gayle got some of your famous Christmas Pudding. 1321 01:03:36,987 --> 01:03:38,379 Easy. You're not getting that recipe. 1322 01:03:38,553 --> 01:03:40,729 It's a family secret. 1323 01:03:41,643 --> 01:03:45,691 [Jason's phone buzzes] 1324 01:03:48,781 --> 01:03:50,565 It's Gary. It's not important. 1325 01:03:50,739 --> 01:03:51,610 It's seems important. 1326 01:03:51,784 --> 01:03:52,698 It's seems important. 1327 01:03:52,872 --> 01:03:54,918 I need to focus. Breathe. 1328 01:03:57,964 --> 01:04:01,881 So we got two BLT's on rye, and two strawberry shakes. 1329 01:04:02,055 --> 01:04:02,839 On the house. 1330 01:04:04,057 --> 01:04:05,972 And the famous pudding. 1331 01:04:06,146 --> 01:04:08,279 The one dish you always make perfectly. 1332 01:04:08,453 --> 01:04:10,063 Come on, Gayle. 1333 01:04:10,237 --> 01:04:11,108 You know you're not getting that recipe either. 1334 01:04:11,282 --> 01:04:12,500 It's a family secret. 1335 01:04:12,674 --> 01:04:13,850 Well, I will not stop trying. 1336 01:04:20,378 --> 01:04:22,032 New York. 1337 01:04:22,206 --> 01:04:23,860 You miss it. 1338 01:04:24,034 --> 01:04:26,427 Less now. 1339 01:04:26,601 --> 01:04:29,039 I don't have the same drive that I used to. 1340 01:04:29,213 --> 01:04:31,041 Oh, I don't believe that. 1341 01:04:31,215 --> 01:04:34,435 You come alive when you're in the kitchen. 1342 01:04:34,609 --> 01:04:37,482 For right now, I want to be here with you. 1343 01:04:37,656 --> 01:04:39,876 And trying this world-renowned BLT. 1344 01:04:46,578 --> 01:04:48,101 Unbelievable. 1345 01:04:48,275 --> 01:04:48,928 [they both laugh] 1346 01:04:51,191 --> 01:04:51,888 Abby! 1347 01:05:05,684 --> 01:05:06,946 Gran, what happened? 1348 01:05:07,120 --> 01:05:09,688 I tripped on the area rug in my room. 1349 01:05:09,862 --> 01:05:12,299 And I knocked my head on the table by the door. 1350 01:05:12,473 --> 01:05:13,735 Were you feeling dizzy again? 1351 01:05:13,910 --> 01:05:16,390 No, Abby. I just tripped. 1352 01:05:16,564 --> 01:05:17,914 It's nothing to fuss about. 1353 01:05:18,088 --> 01:05:20,307 We don't know that! We don't know. 1354 01:05:20,481 --> 01:05:21,613 Abby! 1355 01:05:21,787 --> 01:05:23,789 Gran, I need you to be okay. 1356 01:05:23,963 --> 01:05:27,836 And I am okay. Abby, really. 1357 01:05:28,011 --> 01:05:31,928 Dr Murray insisted I get rid of that loose area rug. 1358 01:05:32,102 --> 01:05:35,496 And he made me promise to reduce my stress. 1359 01:05:35,670 --> 01:05:38,673 But there is one thing I would like to get off my chest. 1360 01:05:41,111 --> 01:05:44,070 I've been diagnosed with Parkinson's. 1361 01:05:44,244 --> 01:05:47,900 My symptoms aren't severe at the moment, 1362 01:05:48,074 --> 01:05:53,906 but I haven't felt comfortable leaving the Inn for a few weeks. 1363 01:05:54,080 --> 01:05:56,387 I didn't tell you because I didn't want you 1364 01:05:56,561 --> 01:05:58,258 treating me any differently. 1365 01:05:59,346 --> 01:06:03,263 And Oscar, I'm still going to beat you at Euchre. 1366 01:06:03,437 --> 01:06:05,613 Badly. 1367 01:06:05,787 --> 01:06:08,747 I know you will, Alice. I know you will. 1368 01:06:08,921 --> 01:06:11,445 We'll face whatever's coming together. 1369 01:06:11,619 --> 01:06:13,230 As we always have. 1370 01:06:13,404 --> 01:06:15,493 Uh huh. Absolutely. 1371 01:06:29,159 --> 01:06:30,682 [Abby] I think he still really struggles. 1372 01:06:30,856 --> 01:06:33,511 But you should see him in the kitchen. 1373 01:06:33,685 --> 01:06:35,600 He's so confident. 1374 01:06:35,774 --> 01:06:37,689 He knows exactly what he's doing. 1375 01:06:37,863 --> 01:06:39,604 He's so passionate. 1376 01:06:39,778 --> 01:06:41,519 Honestly, it's hard to focus on the chicken. 1377 01:06:41,693 --> 01:06:43,869 [laughs] Abby! 1378 01:06:44,043 --> 01:06:45,218 You like him. 1379 01:06:45,392 --> 01:06:47,177 No. He's just... 1380 01:06:47,351 --> 01:06:49,179 He'll have to go back to his life eventually. 1381 01:06:49,353 --> 01:06:50,658 Falafel for my lady! 1382 01:06:50,832 --> 01:06:51,833 Oh! 1383 01:06:52,008 --> 01:06:53,661 There you go. 1384 01:06:53,835 --> 01:06:55,837 Oh, let me get you a napkin for the tahini sauce. 1385 01:06:58,144 --> 01:07:01,104 Okay. You and Brad, though. 1386 01:07:01,278 --> 01:07:03,149 I know. 1387 01:07:03,323 --> 01:07:05,586 Our resident handyman is actually quite the gentleman. 1388 01:07:05,760 --> 01:07:07,023 [Abby laughs] 1389 01:07:07,197 --> 01:07:09,416 Well, as unofficial matchmaker, 1390 01:07:09,590 --> 01:07:11,070 I need a bite of this falafel. 1391 01:07:14,769 --> 01:07:16,510 Last week you wanted me to stay, 1392 01:07:16,684 --> 01:07:17,772 now you want me to come home. 1393 01:07:17,946 --> 01:07:19,383 [Jason] What's changed? 1394 01:07:19,557 --> 01:07:21,689 Roger's frozen line is hurting the brand. 1395 01:07:21,863 --> 01:07:23,691 The Board wants you back on as Chairman. 1396 01:07:24,823 --> 01:07:26,955 What if I don't want it? 1397 01:07:27,260 --> 01:07:29,132 You said you were cooking again. 1398 01:07:29,306 --> 01:07:32,135 Yeah, and enjoying it for the first time in forever. 1399 01:07:32,309 --> 01:07:34,050 I mean, yesterday I made a Beef Wellington 1400 01:07:34,224 --> 01:07:36,095 and enjoyed every moment of it. 1401 01:07:36,269 --> 01:07:37,357 Why would I want to go back to everything 1402 01:07:37,531 --> 01:07:38,837 that made me so miserable? 1403 01:07:39,011 --> 01:07:41,187 Roger is hocking discounted frozen foods, 1404 01:07:41,361 --> 01:07:43,363 made with the cheapest ingredients he can find, 1405 01:07:43,537 --> 01:07:46,105 from who knows what sources, under your name. 1406 01:07:46,279 --> 01:07:48,238 That can't sit right with you, Jason. 1407 01:07:48,847 --> 01:07:50,370 Of course it doesn't. 1408 01:07:50,544 --> 01:07:52,677 Well then you need to head up your own company. 1409 01:07:57,247 --> 01:07:58,683 [Jason] Email me their proposal. 1410 01:07:59,466 --> 01:08:01,207 I bumped into Roger. 1411 01:08:01,381 --> 01:08:03,470 Long story short, I'm in the TNCN Competition. 1412 01:08:03,644 --> 01:08:05,429 What? 1413 01:08:05,603 --> 01:08:07,909 Arnesen pulled out. They needed a replacement. 1414 01:08:08,084 --> 01:08:10,695 I'm here. It was last minute. 1415 01:08:10,869 --> 01:08:12,044 I mean, it seems legit. 1416 01:08:12,218 --> 01:08:14,046 Just be careful. 1417 01:08:14,612 --> 01:08:16,048 I know. 1418 01:08:26,014 --> 01:08:28,495 Abby Dennings. Table for one? 1419 01:08:28,669 --> 01:08:30,758 Well look who it is. 1420 01:08:30,932 --> 01:08:32,543 What are you doing by yourself? 1421 01:08:32,717 --> 01:08:35,633 The two lovebirds are over there by the pie table. 1422 01:08:37,025 --> 01:08:41,247 Laura and Brad? Nice! 1423 01:08:41,421 --> 01:08:43,597 How about a date at the crepe table with a 1424 01:08:43,771 --> 01:08:46,644 scandal-ridden, moody ex-chef? 1425 01:08:46,818 --> 01:08:49,342 I'm okay with scandal-ridden and moody. 1426 01:08:49,516 --> 01:08:51,344 But what kind of crepes are we talking about? 1427 01:08:51,518 --> 01:08:53,694 Lady's choice. 1428 01:08:54,869 --> 01:08:56,132 Whipped cream. 1429 01:08:57,263 --> 01:08:59,309 -That's your choice? -Uh huh. 1430 01:08:59,483 --> 01:09:01,006 Okay. Forget it. Date's off. 1431 01:09:01,180 --> 01:09:02,660 What? Why? 1432 01:09:02,834 --> 01:09:05,880 You could have fresh berries, cured ham, jams, 1433 01:09:06,054 --> 01:09:08,100 and you choose whipped cream? 1434 01:09:08,274 --> 01:09:10,015 You have the palate of a six year old. 1435 01:09:10,189 --> 01:09:12,148 Six year olds know what's up. 1436 01:09:13,453 --> 01:09:14,585 Shall we? 1437 01:09:29,121 --> 01:09:30,209 [indistinct chattering] 1438 01:09:33,343 --> 01:09:34,692 Oh! 1439 01:09:34,866 --> 01:09:36,911 There are so many people here right now! 1440 01:09:37,085 --> 01:09:38,870 The whole town is behind you. 1441 01:09:39,044 --> 01:09:41,699 A very charming, Michelin Star chef 1442 01:09:41,873 --> 01:09:43,091 is also rooting for you. 1443 01:09:43,266 --> 01:09:45,529 Okay. I'm ready when you are. 1444 01:09:45,703 --> 01:09:46,704 Ready. 1445 01:09:47,966 --> 01:09:51,056 Gran! Eloise! 1446 01:09:51,752 --> 01:09:53,014 Are you sure you're up for this? 1447 01:09:53,189 --> 01:09:53,972 You've had such a long day already. 1448 01:09:54,146 --> 01:09:55,713 Okay. 1449 01:09:55,887 --> 01:09:59,064 Either you want me to get out more, or you don't. 1450 01:09:59,238 --> 01:10:01,284 But don't go changing your mind on me. 1451 01:10:01,458 --> 01:10:04,200 I get confused enough these days as it is. 1452 01:10:04,374 --> 01:10:05,810 I'm sorry. 1453 01:10:05,984 --> 01:10:07,768 -We love you! -I love you! 1454 01:10:08,726 --> 01:10:09,596 Thank you. 1455 01:10:09,770 --> 01:10:10,684 Go get 'em! 1456 01:10:10,858 --> 01:10:12,033 Thank you. 1457 01:10:12,208 --> 01:10:13,121 We're going to go get our seats. 1458 01:10:13,296 --> 01:10:14,732 Okay. Okay. Bye. Bye. 1459 01:10:17,125 --> 01:10:21,042 Hi! I'm, I'm Abby Dennings. 1460 01:10:21,217 --> 01:10:22,696 I'm the mystery contestant. 1461 01:10:22,870 --> 01:10:24,002 I'm, just, I'm a huge fan of yours. 1462 01:10:24,176 --> 01:10:25,830 It's nice to meet you. 1463 01:10:26,004 --> 01:10:27,658 So how long have you been cooking for? 1464 01:10:27,832 --> 01:10:30,226 Oh you know... couple weeks. 1465 01:10:33,446 --> 01:10:35,187 Good luck. 1466 01:10:39,322 --> 01:10:40,540 I don't know if I can do this. 1467 01:10:40,714 --> 01:10:42,499 Yes you can. 1468 01:10:42,673 --> 01:10:45,023 Win or lose, you're going to do it spectacularly. 1469 01:10:45,197 --> 01:10:47,243 There is no shame in that. 1470 01:10:47,417 --> 01:10:49,201 Remember, when you're out there, 1471 01:10:49,375 --> 01:10:50,942 it is just you and the ingredients. 1472 01:10:51,116 --> 01:10:52,857 Nothing else matters. 1473 01:10:53,727 --> 01:10:55,729 Focus. 1474 01:10:55,903 --> 01:10:57,862 No short cuts. 1475 01:10:58,036 --> 01:10:59,646 You're going to be great. 1476 01:10:59,820 --> 01:11:02,127 Thank you. Thank you. 1477 01:11:07,915 --> 01:11:09,265 All right everyone. 1478 01:11:13,269 --> 01:11:15,749 All right everyone. Cameras roll in just a moment. 1479 01:11:15,923 --> 01:11:18,099 I need enthusiasm. I need applause. 1480 01:11:18,274 --> 01:11:19,971 I need smiles. 1481 01:11:20,145 --> 01:11:21,059 And... 1482 01:11:22,539 --> 01:11:23,583 Action! 1483 01:11:23,757 --> 01:11:25,281 [clapping, cheering] 1484 01:11:28,066 --> 01:11:30,895 Welcome to A Christmas Chef Showdown. 1485 01:11:31,069 --> 01:11:32,766 I would like to introduce you to 1486 01:11:32,940 --> 01:11:35,421 our Emcee for this competition. Marcus Aiken. Come here. 1487 01:11:35,595 --> 01:11:37,554 [clapping, cheering] 1488 01:11:38,468 --> 01:11:40,426 Thank you! Thank you! 1489 01:11:40,600 --> 01:11:44,648 Welcome to the TNCN Christmas Chef Showdown, 1490 01:11:44,822 --> 01:11:46,345 where two of the best chefs in the country 1491 01:11:46,519 --> 01:11:47,346 and one mystery cook... 1492 01:11:47,520 --> 01:11:49,479 Marcus was my sous chef. 1493 01:11:49,653 --> 01:11:51,394 You mean the one who forgot to have your back? 1494 01:11:51,568 --> 01:11:54,005 Yeah, but if it wasn't for him, I'd still be in New York. 1495 01:11:54,179 --> 01:11:56,007 Lonely and miserable. 1496 01:11:56,181 --> 01:11:57,313 If anything, I owe him. 1497 01:11:57,487 --> 01:11:59,619 You'll be making an appetizer, 1498 01:11:59,793 --> 01:12:01,969 a main dish with a side and a dessert. 1499 01:12:02,143 --> 01:12:05,190 Each dish will receive a maximum of ten points. 1500 01:12:05,364 --> 01:12:07,061 After the third course, 1501 01:12:07,235 --> 01:12:12,110 the chef with the highest point tally will win $50,000! 1502 01:12:12,284 --> 01:12:14,982 [clapping, cheering] 1503 01:12:15,156 --> 01:12:18,203 Now please give a warm welcome to our contestants. 1504 01:12:18,377 --> 01:12:22,468 Clara Tasker, Head Chef at Bisou in Chicago. 1505 01:12:22,642 --> 01:12:25,123 [clapping, cheering] 1506 01:12:25,950 --> 01:12:28,213 Jason Corwin of Corwin Brothers in Manhattan. 1507 01:12:28,387 --> 01:12:29,475 Welcome Jason! 1508 01:12:29,649 --> 01:12:32,870 [clapping, cheering] 1509 01:12:33,044 --> 01:12:34,306 And now. 1510 01:12:34,480 --> 01:12:37,135 It's time to meet our mystery cook. 1511 01:12:37,309 --> 01:12:39,093 Brooks Point Harbour's very own... 1512 01:12:39,267 --> 01:12:41,139 Abby Dennings! 1513 01:12:41,313 --> 01:12:42,967 [clapping, cheering] 1514 01:12:43,141 --> 01:12:44,447 Ms Dennings manages the Brook's Point Inn 1515 01:12:44,621 --> 01:12:46,274 right here in town. 1516 01:12:46,449 --> 01:12:50,714 Chefs, you must be dying to know this competition's theme? 1517 01:12:50,888 --> 01:12:54,631 Whether it's around a big table or leftovers the next day, 1518 01:12:54,805 --> 01:12:57,416 this food is delicious and irresistible. 1519 01:12:57,590 --> 01:13:00,811 Comforting, hearty, delicious. 1520 01:13:02,421 --> 01:13:05,642 Your theme is 'Family Christmas'. 1521 01:13:05,816 --> 01:13:08,645 Ho ho ho! 1522 01:13:08,819 --> 01:13:10,560 [clapping, cheering] 1523 01:13:10,734 --> 01:13:13,301 Contestants, you have sixty minutes to create 1524 01:13:13,476 --> 01:13:16,653 a festive appetizer that your family would love. 1525 01:13:17,131 --> 01:13:18,916 Good luck to each of you. 1526 01:13:19,090 --> 01:13:20,657 Your sixty minutes starts... 1527 01:13:20,831 --> 01:13:22,006 Now! 1528 01:13:22,180 --> 01:13:23,094 [bell rings] 1529 01:13:24,878 --> 01:13:26,706 I am focused. 1530 01:13:26,880 --> 01:13:27,838 [gags] 1531 01:13:28,012 --> 01:13:29,666 I feel ill. 1532 01:13:32,364 --> 01:13:33,974 Shortcuts - no. 1533 01:13:34,148 --> 01:13:35,976 Distraction management - yes. 1534 01:13:36,150 --> 01:13:38,631 Come on Abby. Come on Abby. 1535 01:13:43,157 --> 01:13:44,202 Bacon! 1536 01:13:44,855 --> 01:13:48,336 ♪ [jangly happy music] 1537 01:13:48,511 --> 01:13:52,384 ♪ 1538 01:13:52,558 --> 01:13:55,996 [female singing] Dear December I see your smile ♪ 1539 01:13:56,170 --> 01:13:59,435 ♪ Your kiss and kindness were gone awhile ♪ 1540 01:13:59,609 --> 01:14:02,307 ♪ Let us love one another ♪ 1541 01:14:02,481 --> 01:14:04,788 ♪ It's Christmas time ♪ 1542 01:14:04,962 --> 01:14:07,486 ♪ 1543 01:14:07,660 --> 01:14:09,706 ♪ Christmas ♪ 1544 01:14:09,880 --> 01:14:11,403 ♪ Our hearts can be amazed again ♪ 1545 01:14:11,577 --> 01:14:13,274 ♪ At Christmas ♪ 1546 01:14:13,449 --> 01:14:16,190 ♪ Let the whole world hold its breath ♪ 1547 01:14:16,364 --> 01:14:18,062 ♪ 1548 01:14:18,236 --> 01:14:20,325 ♪ Christmas Counting down the days... ♪ 1549 01:14:20,499 --> 01:14:21,326 [Marcus] And... Time! 1550 01:14:21,500 --> 01:14:22,414 [buzzer goes off] 1551 01:14:22,588 --> 01:14:24,068 [clapping and cheering] 1552 01:14:24,242 --> 01:14:25,461 ♪ Our hearts can be amazed again ♪ 1553 01:14:25,635 --> 01:14:27,332 ♪ At Christmas ♪ 1554 01:14:27,506 --> 01:14:29,943 ♪ Let the whole world hold its breath ♪ 1555 01:14:30,117 --> 01:14:30,944 [end of song] 1556 01:14:34,121 --> 01:14:35,514 [clapping] Welcome back. 1557 01:14:35,688 --> 01:14:38,125 All of the appetizers were delicious. 1558 01:14:38,299 --> 01:14:41,085 In first place with nine points... 1559 01:14:41,259 --> 01:14:44,001 Corwin's Chestnut Soup with Fried Parsley. 1560 01:14:44,175 --> 01:14:46,046 [clapping and cheering] 1561 01:14:46,220 --> 01:14:48,571 In second place with a score of seven... 1562 01:14:48,745 --> 01:14:50,747 Tasker's Butternut Squash-Spinach Tart. 1563 01:14:50,921 --> 01:14:53,184 Which leaves Abby's 1564 01:14:53,358 --> 01:14:56,013 Bacon-Covered Water Chestnuts with Crunchy Cranberry Slaw 1565 01:14:56,187 --> 01:14:58,798 in last place with six points. 1566 01:14:59,538 --> 01:15:02,846 Chef Corwin, I had the pleasure of tasting your soup. 1567 01:15:03,020 --> 01:15:04,195 What did you call it? 1568 01:15:04,369 --> 01:15:07,546 Cream of Career Comeback? 1569 01:15:07,720 --> 01:15:09,243 Congratulations! [laughter] 1570 01:15:09,417 --> 01:15:10,984 Are you ready for round two? 1571 01:15:12,203 --> 01:15:14,640 For your next Family Christmas Challenge... 1572 01:15:14,814 --> 01:15:16,686 A main dish and side. 1573 01:15:16,860 --> 01:15:18,383 Please spend your time wisely. 1574 01:15:18,557 --> 01:15:20,603 Contestants... Begin! 1575 01:15:21,255 --> 01:15:22,909 ♪ [jazzy Christmas music] ♪ 1576 01:15:23,083 --> 01:15:44,104 ♪ 1577 01:15:44,278 --> 01:15:45,628 And time! 1578 01:15:45,802 --> 01:15:54,158 ♪ 1579 01:15:54,332 --> 01:15:55,289 Chef Corwin. 1580 01:15:55,463 --> 01:15:57,422 Trolled by the clock. 1581 01:15:57,596 --> 01:16:00,164 Just a few more seconds and his spectacular 1582 01:16:00,338 --> 01:16:02,383 pork tenderloin would have made it to the judges. 1583 01:16:02,558 --> 01:16:03,733 But it did not. 1584 01:16:03,907 --> 01:16:06,431 The judges award you four points. 1585 01:16:06,605 --> 01:16:08,259 Ms Dennings, your roasted brussel sprouts 1586 01:16:08,433 --> 01:16:10,174 was refreshing. Eight points. 1587 01:16:10,348 --> 01:16:13,656 Chef Tasker, your perfectly seasoned turkey 1588 01:16:13,830 --> 01:16:15,266 gave you the edge. 1589 01:16:15,440 --> 01:16:18,356 You win this round with nine points. 1590 01:16:18,530 --> 01:16:19,749 [clapping and cheering] 1591 01:16:19,923 --> 01:16:22,403 Chef Corwin. I'm sorry. 1592 01:16:22,578 --> 01:16:25,319 Your Family Christmas is done. 1593 01:16:25,493 --> 01:16:27,670 Thank you for having me in your kitchen, Chef Aiken. 1594 01:16:27,844 --> 01:16:31,369 An executive chef versus an aspiring cook. 1595 01:16:31,543 --> 01:16:34,285 Who will win? It's anyone's guess. 1596 01:16:34,459 --> 01:16:35,460 [clapping and cheering] 1597 01:16:35,634 --> 01:16:37,288 And... Cut! 1598 01:16:37,462 --> 01:16:38,768 Let's take a break. Thank you very much. 1599 01:16:45,252 --> 01:16:47,124 [Eloise] Eat some of the gingerbread cookies. 1600 01:16:47,298 --> 01:16:48,734 They're snowmen! 1601 01:16:48,908 --> 01:16:50,475 Wave to my grand kids. 1602 01:16:51,041 --> 01:16:52,390 [giggling] 1603 01:16:52,564 --> 01:16:53,478 I'm filming all this so they see... 1604 01:16:53,652 --> 01:16:54,566 Abby! 1605 01:16:54,740 --> 01:16:55,959 Great work out there. 1606 01:16:56,133 --> 01:16:57,700 Thanks. 1607 01:16:57,874 --> 01:16:58,701 Jason was instrumental in helping me prepare 1608 01:16:58,875 --> 01:17:00,354 for the competition. 1609 01:17:00,528 --> 01:17:01,921 I bet. He's a master of flavor and texture. 1610 01:17:02,095 --> 01:17:03,488 I miss working with him. 1611 01:17:03,662 --> 01:17:05,316 You should speak with him. 1612 01:17:06,404 --> 01:17:08,624 I know. 1613 01:17:09,799 --> 01:17:10,930 Marcus. 1614 01:17:11,104 --> 01:17:13,585 Would you excuse us? 1615 01:17:13,759 --> 01:17:14,804 Nice chatting with you. 1616 01:17:17,937 --> 01:17:19,983 You're doing wonderfully in this competition. 1617 01:17:20,157 --> 01:17:22,072 Actually, far beyond my expectations. 1618 01:17:22,246 --> 01:17:23,551 Thank you? 1619 01:17:23,726 --> 01:17:25,466 There's one little detail 1620 01:17:25,641 --> 01:17:27,686 that's kind of bothering me though. 1621 01:17:27,860 --> 01:17:29,732 When you signed the contract, you stated that 1622 01:17:29,906 --> 01:17:32,038 you never hired anyone from TNCN. 1623 01:17:32,212 --> 01:17:34,737 And yet, that's not entirely true, right? 1624 01:17:34,911 --> 01:17:36,434 Yes it is. 1625 01:17:37,914 --> 01:17:40,307 You paid Jason to cook for your guests. 1626 01:17:40,481 --> 01:17:42,745 I saw it with my own eyes. 1627 01:17:43,310 --> 01:17:45,356 Are you talking about that pocket change thing? 1628 01:17:45,530 --> 01:17:47,140 Because that was a total joke. 1629 01:17:47,314 --> 01:17:49,316 And besides, Jason doesn't work for TNCN anymore. 1630 01:17:49,490 --> 01:17:50,970 You canceled his show. 1631 01:17:51,144 --> 01:17:53,973 On air or not, he's still under contract. 1632 01:17:54,147 --> 01:17:56,454 Which, for you my dear, 1633 01:17:56,628 --> 01:17:58,456 constitutes a violation of contract. 1634 01:17:58,630 --> 01:17:59,936 Roger. 1635 01:18:00,110 --> 01:18:01,807 I have to compete in this competition. 1636 01:18:01,981 --> 01:18:03,504 Oh, no no. 1637 01:18:03,679 --> 01:18:05,245 I'm not kicking you out of the competition. 1638 01:18:05,419 --> 01:18:09,510 However, I need Clara to win. 1639 01:18:09,685 --> 01:18:12,339 You see, we need new on-air talent. 1640 01:18:12,513 --> 01:18:14,385 And she's a star. 1641 01:18:14,559 --> 01:18:16,126 But if she doesn't win, 1642 01:18:16,300 --> 01:18:17,823 I cannot give her a show now, can I? 1643 01:18:17,997 --> 01:18:19,433 So let me get this straight. 1644 01:18:19,607 --> 01:18:22,175 You want me to lose on purpose? Or what? 1645 01:18:22,349 --> 01:18:25,396 You'll expose me on national TV due to some clerical error? 1646 01:18:25,570 --> 01:18:26,702 Do you really think that Jason 1647 01:18:26,876 --> 01:18:29,530 can withstand another scandal? 1648 01:18:30,793 --> 01:18:32,751 Because that is exactly what's going to happen 1649 01:18:32,925 --> 01:18:35,188 if his involvement came to light. 1650 01:18:36,102 --> 01:18:38,670 Jason had nothing to do with this. 1651 01:18:38,844 --> 01:18:40,454 I was the one who signed that contract. 1652 01:18:40,628 --> 01:18:42,282 It doesn't matter. 1653 01:18:42,456 --> 01:18:43,762 I will make the public believe 1654 01:18:43,936 --> 01:18:44,720 what I want them to believe. 1655 01:18:47,461 --> 01:18:51,161 that Jason never sets food in a professional kitchen again. 1656 01:18:51,335 --> 01:18:53,641 And you'd stay CEO of Corwin Brothers. 1657 01:18:53,816 --> 01:18:55,034 This is disgusting. 1658 01:18:55,208 --> 01:18:56,906 This is business Abby. 1659 01:18:58,037 --> 01:19:01,737 I am looking forward to seeing your dessert, Ms Dennings. 1660 01:19:05,479 --> 01:19:06,698 [clapping] Welcome back. 1661 01:19:06,872 --> 01:19:08,439 It's time for our final challenge. 1662 01:19:08,613 --> 01:19:11,442 The sweetest part of any meal. Dessert! 1663 01:19:11,616 --> 01:19:13,879 Contestants, sixty minutes... 1664 01:19:14,053 --> 01:19:15,576 Starting now. [bell dings] 1665 01:19:15,881 --> 01:19:19,276 ♪ [fun snappy Christmas music] ♪ 1666 01:19:19,450 --> 01:19:21,278 [male singing] ♪ Yuletide's coming 1667 01:19:21,452 --> 01:19:23,671 ♪ So you made amends ♪ 1668 01:19:23,846 --> 01:19:26,674 ♪ You think that this year ♪ 1669 01:19:26,849 --> 01:19:29,677 ♪ You'll get your Christmas wish ♪ 1670 01:19:29,852 --> 01:19:32,289 ♪ Looking through the window ♪ 1671 01:19:32,463 --> 01:19:34,857 ♪ At the falling snow ♪ 1672 01:19:35,031 --> 01:19:37,250 ♪ I just wrote on a Christmas card ♪ 1673 01:19:37,424 --> 01:19:39,644 ♪ Hoping that he shows ♪ 1674 01:19:39,818 --> 01:19:42,342 ♪ It makes my heart skip a beat ♪ 1675 01:19:42,516 --> 01:19:44,867 ♪ Getting closer day by day ♪ 1676 01:19:45,041 --> 01:19:47,434 ♪ Because Santa's going to visit you ♪ 1677 01:19:47,608 --> 01:19:49,872 ♪ With reindeer and his sleigh ♪ 1678 01:19:50,046 --> 01:19:52,483 ♪ Can you hear the ringing? ♪ 1679 01:19:52,657 --> 01:19:54,877 ♪ In the distance choirs are singing ♪ 1680 01:19:55,051 --> 01:19:56,008 ♪ Santa's coming with your presents ♪ 1681 01:19:56,182 --> 01:19:57,880 [buzzer sounds] 1682 01:19:58,054 --> 01:19:59,446 ♪ And the Christmas joy he's bringing ♪ 1683 01:19:59,620 --> 01:20:00,621 ♪ Yeah yeah yeah ♪ 1684 01:20:00,796 --> 01:20:01,797 ♪ 1685 01:20:01,971 --> 01:20:03,973 ♪ Yeah yeah yeah ♪ 1686 01:20:04,147 --> 01:20:07,063 ♪ Coming home for Christmas ♪ 1687 01:20:07,237 --> 01:20:07,890 [end of song] [clapping and cheering] 1688 01:20:08,064 --> 01:20:09,369 Mmm. 1689 01:20:09,543 --> 01:20:12,155 It smells like Christmas on this stage. 1690 01:20:12,329 --> 01:20:15,898 And the winner of The Christmas Chef Showdown, 1691 01:20:16,072 --> 01:20:18,726 brought to you by The National Cooking Network. 1692 01:20:18,901 --> 01:20:21,599 With a perfect score for dessert... 1693 01:20:21,773 --> 01:20:23,601 Abby Dennings! 1694 01:20:23,775 --> 01:20:27,997 [cheering and clapping] 1695 01:20:28,911 --> 01:20:30,260 I won. 1696 01:20:30,434 --> 01:20:31,827 I won! I won! 1697 01:20:34,133 --> 01:20:36,832 Thank you! Thank you so much. 1698 01:20:37,876 --> 01:20:39,269 I won! 1699 01:20:39,443 --> 01:20:42,402 Wow. Our home cook beats two top chefs. 1700 01:20:42,576 --> 01:20:43,839 Unbelievable. 1701 01:20:44,013 --> 01:20:45,579 Tell us about your winning dessert. 1702 01:20:45,753 --> 01:20:47,494 I can't believe this. Um... 1703 01:20:47,668 --> 01:20:49,670 Thank you. Thank you so much. Um... 1704 01:20:51,498 --> 01:20:54,240 To be honest, I lucked out with the Christmas theme 1705 01:20:54,414 --> 01:20:57,591 and I made my Grandma's Christmas Mini Puddings. 1706 01:20:58,288 --> 01:21:01,682 My family has enjoyed this recipe for generations. 1707 01:21:04,033 --> 01:21:07,340 I never fail at making this recipe because I always 1708 01:21:07,514 --> 01:21:10,169 take the time to make it exactly the way my Grandma does. 1709 01:21:10,343 --> 01:21:11,954 Because we always make it together. 1710 01:21:12,128 --> 01:21:13,390 I love you Gran. [laughing and clapping] 1711 01:21:13,869 --> 01:21:16,349 Any plans for the $50,000? 1712 01:21:18,090 --> 01:21:19,875 Yes. 1713 01:21:20,049 --> 01:21:22,181 I plan to save our home. 1714 01:21:22,355 --> 01:21:24,705 The historic Brooks Point Inn. 1715 01:21:24,880 --> 01:21:25,663 [clapping and cheering] 1716 01:21:25,837 --> 01:21:27,404 Okay. Cut! 1717 01:21:27,578 --> 01:21:29,972 Abby. Backstage. Right now. 1718 01:21:30,146 --> 01:21:31,887 Sure. Yeah. Um. 1719 01:21:32,061 --> 01:21:33,192 Here Marcus. Thanks. 1720 01:21:33,366 --> 01:21:34,237 Sure. 1721 01:21:39,155 --> 01:21:41,200 Did you really think I wasn't serious? 1722 01:21:41,374 --> 01:21:43,463 That I wouldn't destroy him? 1723 01:21:44,116 --> 01:21:46,075 I'm sending that press release. 1724 01:21:46,814 --> 01:21:47,903 Oh, Roger. 1725 01:21:52,124 --> 01:21:53,647 What? 1726 01:21:53,821 --> 01:21:55,345 Well that's a myth. 1727 01:21:55,519 --> 01:21:57,651 My friend Eloise just bought a new SD card. 1728 01:21:57,825 --> 01:21:59,088 She likes to take a lot of videos. 1729 01:21:59,262 --> 01:22:01,003 And she just sent me this. 1730 01:22:01,438 --> 01:22:03,266 Of you threatening me. 1731 01:22:03,440 --> 01:22:05,572 "Look, I know it's bogus, you know it's bogus. 1732 01:22:05,746 --> 01:22:08,880 But do you think Jason can withstand another scandal? 1733 01:22:09,054 --> 01:22:12,362 Because that is exactly what's going to happen 1734 01:22:12,536 --> 01:22:15,104 if his involvement came to light." 1735 01:22:28,552 --> 01:22:29,727 [indistinct chattering from video on phone] 1736 01:22:29,901 --> 01:22:31,120 [Abby crunching] Mmm. 1737 01:22:31,294 --> 01:22:32,382 Chips. 1738 01:22:32,556 --> 01:22:33,861 Crisps. 1739 01:22:35,951 --> 01:22:37,865 Wish I had pudding. 1740 01:22:40,259 --> 01:22:42,827 [Jason] Roger really is a piece of work. 1741 01:22:43,001 --> 01:22:44,960 I'm sorry he did that to you. 1742 01:22:49,660 --> 01:22:51,444 [Jason's cell phone buzzes] 1743 01:22:54,273 --> 01:22:56,014 Marcus. 1744 01:22:56,188 --> 01:22:58,190 Hey Jason. 1745 01:22:58,364 --> 01:23:00,671 It was good to see you back in the kitchen. 1746 01:23:00,845 --> 01:23:02,890 It was good to see you too. 1747 01:23:03,848 --> 01:23:06,329 Jason. I'm sorry. 1748 01:23:06,503 --> 01:23:09,288 I never had the guts to tell you the truth. 1749 01:23:09,462 --> 01:23:11,769 Your popovers didn't rise 1750 01:23:11,943 --> 01:23:15,120 because I replaced the all purpose flour with pastry flour. 1751 01:23:15,294 --> 01:23:17,470 You what? 1752 01:23:17,644 --> 01:23:21,039 I sabotaged you, then I suggested you use what I cooked. 1753 01:23:21,387 --> 01:23:23,868 I appreciate you telling me that. 1754 01:23:24,564 --> 01:23:26,958 You're a good man and a great chef, Jason. 1755 01:23:27,132 --> 01:23:29,613 I've never met anyone with more integrity than you. 1756 01:23:29,787 --> 01:23:32,529 Everyone knew your head wasn't in the game. 1757 01:23:32,703 --> 01:23:34,618 That only made it easier for Roger. 1758 01:23:35,140 --> 01:23:36,924 It was Roger's idea? 1759 01:23:37,099 --> 01:23:38,926 He can read people. 1760 01:23:39,101 --> 01:23:41,799 He saw I was ambitious and he promised me my own show 1761 01:23:41,973 --> 01:23:44,193 if I did what he wanted. 1762 01:23:44,367 --> 01:23:46,586 It was me who forgot the rules. 1763 01:23:46,760 --> 01:23:49,502 I appreciate you telling me but I have to take 1764 01:23:49,676 --> 01:23:51,678 responsibility for my own plate. 1765 01:23:51,852 --> 01:23:53,289 I'm so sorry, Jason. 1766 01:23:53,463 --> 01:23:55,291 I have no right to expect your forgiveness. 1767 01:23:55,465 --> 01:23:57,467 Thank you. 1768 01:24:05,170 --> 01:24:06,345 Pass it back. 1769 01:24:06,519 --> 01:24:07,564 There you go. 1770 01:24:07,738 --> 01:24:09,131 Thank you. 1771 01:24:09,305 --> 01:24:11,307 [smoke alarm goes off] 1772 01:24:11,481 --> 01:24:12,743 You've got to be kidding me. 1773 01:24:12,917 --> 01:24:14,353 This is a cruel Christmas joke. 1774 01:24:14,527 --> 01:24:25,973 [smoke alarm beeping loudly] 1775 01:24:26,148 --> 01:24:28,150 Jason? Really? 1776 01:24:28,324 --> 01:24:31,675 Well I thought I'd make it like the first time we met. 1777 01:24:31,849 --> 01:24:34,591 Yeah except there was a lot more smoke in here. 1778 01:24:34,765 --> 01:24:38,073 Hi, I am Jason Corwin, your new head chef. 1779 01:24:39,422 --> 01:24:41,250 Really? You're moving here? 1780 01:24:43,034 --> 01:24:44,644 Well, I don't know. 1781 01:24:44,818 --> 01:24:46,820 We have very high standards here at Corwin Brothers. 1782 01:24:46,994 --> 01:24:49,388 Well, I promise to work towards one more star. 1783 01:24:49,562 --> 01:24:51,260 Boss. 1784 01:24:51,434 --> 01:24:53,088 Best Christmas ever. 1785 01:24:55,351 --> 01:24:57,004 You got your parents' rings back. 1786 01:24:57,179 --> 01:24:58,354 I did. 1787 01:24:58,528 --> 01:25:00,530 Just in time for Christmas. 1788 01:25:00,704 --> 01:25:02,749 I know we still have one more day, 1789 01:25:02,923 --> 01:25:06,362 but I ran into Santa and he told me to give you this. 1790 01:25:11,802 --> 01:25:13,586 So does this mean that Santa likes to cook? 1791 01:25:13,760 --> 01:25:15,327 Of course. 1792 01:25:15,501 --> 01:25:17,808 How else would he get Mrs Claus to say 'yes'? 1793 01:25:17,982 --> 01:25:21,116 This book has inspired many great cooks. 1794 01:25:22,726 --> 01:25:25,076 Many great cooks is right. 1795 01:25:25,250 --> 01:25:27,513 Thank you. 1796 01:25:27,687 --> 01:25:29,559 So we don't normally exchange gifts 1797 01:25:29,733 --> 01:25:31,474 until Christmas morning. 1798 01:25:31,648 --> 01:25:34,085 But, Gran wanted me to give you these. 1799 01:25:34,259 --> 01:25:36,305 [laughs] Euchre! 1800 01:25:36,740 --> 01:25:38,524 I've been practicing with Oscar. 1801 01:25:43,050 --> 01:25:45,140 I love you. 1802 01:25:45,749 --> 01:25:47,533 I love you too. 1803 01:25:48,143 --> 01:25:49,622 Merry Christmas. 1804 01:25:49,796 --> 01:25:51,320 Merry Christmas.