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Morning.

Oh, Gabby.

Looks great.

Oh, thanks, Trey.

Good thinking.

Oh, go on.

Have the flowers been sent to Room 207

for the 50th wedding anniversary?

Oh, I love that.

Thank you.

Oh.

Oh, I'm all right.

I've got this.

Just...

Oh.

I handpicked them myself.

- Do you like them? - Yeah.

It's nice to see you both again.

Welcome back.

Note to self: consider customized ornaments

for guests next year.

Sounds time-consuming and expensive.

Thank you.

It's a bit sweet.

I thought it tasted great.

What if we decorated each plate a little differently?

That would give our guests a personalized experience

of the dishes we serve here.

Trust me, just follow the recipe.

Our brand is consistent, repeatable, and cost efficient.

- Thank you, chef. - Thank you.

You know, all research suggests

that our guests are more likely to come back

if we had personal touches.

Wouldn't that make higher upfront costs

worth it in the end?

What's the damage?

- I'm sorry, darling. - It's okay.

I was wondering if you had a few moments to chat.

Of course. I wanted to talk to you

about moving up in the company,

working more directly with you

as VP of operations.

Darling, you have so many innovative ideas.

Thank you.

But the corporate side of this industry,

it requires a specific kind of instinct,

a certain toughness.

You don't think I can be tough?

Oh, darling.

I can be tough.

Wait, Mom!

I can be tough.

How does she look, Grandpa?

Looks absolutely perfect, Lilly.

Thank you.

You are welcome.

Good morning.

Morning, Trey.

Hey, Lilly.

Oh, yeah, that looks great.

Really nice.

Good job, kiddo.

Earth to Lilly.

Earth to my daughter.

Perfect.

Hello, Dad.

- Hi. - Hi.

Listen, since it's you last day school before the break,

can you come by after and check guests in?

Your grandpa and I need to set up the hills.

Sure, what's in it for me?

What's in it for you?

What's in it for me?

Wow.

The inner satisfaction

of doing your dear old dad a good deed.

Okay.

Or how about the sequel to the book I've been reading?

Wow!

We're negotiating now.

That'll be fun.

I'll tell you what, Christmas is next week,

so I can get a message to Santa Claus.

Lilly Sanderson at your service.

Your grandpa and I appreciate it.

No problem.

I just think that you're too sentimental,

and that's why you end up doing far more

than you need to be doing.

I am not sentimental.

And since one is going above and beyond for our guests

a bad thing?

It's not.

It's perfect for the role you're in now,

but an executive can't spend company money

on personalized ornaments.

It's just not wise for the bottom line.

I'll tell you what, we'll put a pin in it

and we will talk about it in the new year.

Okay.

Oh, we have to go.

We'll miss our flight.

I cannot wait to get there.

Do a little resort recon together.

See how they tackle guest check-in at the beach.

Before you say anything,

of course, I planned our whole itinerary.

I'm terribly sorry to tell you this,

but I'm going to have to join you a few days late.

What?

Why?

Well...

For starters, a pipe burst this morning

at our newest East Coast location,

and my old friend Sam called me

and he asked me to determine

the market value of his family's property.

So I'm gonna have to assess the damage,

and then fly to see Sam.

It's just, we've been planning this trip

together for ages.

I am sorry to delay yet again.

What if I go in your place?

I will go assess the property while you go to the East Coast

and meet with the insurance company.

We divide and conquer

so we can get back to our vacation sooner.

No, honey, I don't think so.

If I wanna be VP of operations,

this is exactly the kind of thing I need to know how to do.

If after this you don't think I have what it takes, fine.

You really are my daughter.

All I'm asking for is an opportunity.

- All right - Yes.

I appreciate your initiative.

So, where's this property?

Cabo, Miami, Paris?

It's a ski lodge.

In a quaint,

charming little mountain town called Ridgeford Valley.

A ski lodge, did you say?

In a nutshell, Sam and his son-in-law

own the lodge and the land that it's on,

and they lease the ski hill attached to the property.

But that lease is up for renewal in a couple of days,

and they can't afford to renew it.

So, since their entire business model

depends on selling ski passes-

They won't be successful

unless they have control of the hills.

Yeah, the only logical choice is to sell.

And the good news is they have an offer.

Hey, maybe you'll get some skiing in.

You know that I hate the cold and that I don't ski.

Well, who knows?

Maybe it's time to embrace the snow.

Oh, honey, I have to get this.

Thank you.

And don't forget, dress warmly.

Joanne.

Search snowsuits near me.

So, this just came in?

Yeah.

Not interested,

but I will hand it to Asherton.

He's persistent.

He increased his offer, Trey.

So what?

You know he'll tear this place down

to build one of his mega resorts the second the ink dries.

I'm not taking this lightly.

The lodge has been in our family for generations.

But the simple truth is,

we can't afford to lease those hills anymore.

Well, do you think there's a world in which Mayor Robinson

just renews the current arrangement?

That kind of legacy deal happens only once,

and it was my grandfather

who made that handshake happen 100 years ago.

Asherton said that he'll give us till Christmas Eve

to mull this over.

Look, I'm no fan of the guy either,

but I think we should consider it.

I'm ready to retire,

and you and Lilly would be taken care of.

Sam, I'm just not ready to give up on this place.

That's what my daughter loved about you.

Your optimism gave her so much strength when she was sick.

But some mountains are too steep to climb, Trey.

We need to start making some tough decisions

about the business.

I didn't hear that last part, sorry.

Sojo lodge, outside into your right.

Front desk.

Okay.

Front desk.

Gingerbread needs more firewood?

Mm-hmm.

All right, got it.

Thank you.

Hello.

Oh, hi.

Aren't you a bit warm?

Are you joking?

It is freezing out.

Even my bones feel cold.

I didn't know that was possible.

Hold on.

Give me one second.

Oh, it's very pretty.

What's your name?

Cassidy.

What's yours?

Lilly.

Like my favorite flower.

Here you go.

This should help.

It's our personalized hot cocoa,

and it has mini marshmallows.

What a fun and inexpensive way to personalize check-in.

I love this.

Thank you.

Mm, yes.

You know if you put the hot cocoa out here

and made it self-serve,

it would generate a lot more foot traffic in the lobby.

And you could pre-make these so that when guests arrive,

there was a mug waiting for them with their name on it.

That's actually a really good idea.

Are you checking in?

Aren't you a little young

to be working at the front desk?

It's okay.

I'm helping my dad for a little bit.

I really wanna be a ski instructor

like my mom was when I grew up.

I'm impressed.

You are officially more charming at check-in

than most of the adults I work with.

What's your last name?

Evergreen.

I see you're staying with us for four nights.

Mm-hmm.

I didn't know people still use that program.

It's my dad.

He's a little bit old school.

He still uses a flip phone.

A flip phone?

A flip phone.

No, I don't believe you.

But he's our IT guy, so what he says goes.

Welcome to the Linden Lodge.

Thank you, Lilly.

You're welcome.

Oh, oh, oh, I'm so sorry.

I didn't mean to scare you.

I just wanted to come in here

and see if the lights were flickering too.

No, no, I'm all right.

It's just, uh, the floor.

- I... - Oh, you, you...

No, you don't need to.

Here, here.

Here, let me...

Uh, here, why don't you-

- Thank you. - And I'll...

Uh...

You really don't need to.

Marshmallows, huh?

I should get to my room.

Would you tell me where that is?

Our Mistletoe cabin is over that way.

It's a bit of a trek,

and our luggage sleigh is currently broken.

It has been since the summer.

- Oh. - Yeah. Well, the boss says

that snowmobiles are expensive to repair

and he's working on it.

So...

Can I help you with your baggage?

It looks heavy.

Oh.

I'm all right.

I will manage that myself.

Are you sure?

It's our mistletoe cabin.

It's really quite a trek.

Oh, no.

Honestly, it's the least I can do

for making you spill your drink.

So, let me help.

All right.

I'll let you do your job.

Thank you.

And thank you, Lilly.

Ooh.

Just doing my job.

See you, bellhop.

Do you like working here?

Uh, well, you know, most days,

it doesn't actually feel like work.

It's my home.

Wow.

Your boss is very lucky.

Employee loyalty is hard to come by.

But he really should get those snowmobiles fixed.

And these cabins could use a fresh coat of paint.

I will be sure to let him know.

Oh, and that computer program

is practically as old as I am.

And in tech, that's like a million years old.

Oh, well, if it makes you feel any better,

you look pretty great for a million years old.

And look, I know that system

isn't the flashest thing on the market.

But I figure if it ain't broke, why fix it?

Because it's an outdated system

and notoriously buggy and crashes all the time.

Well, we haven't had any problems with it here.

And with Christmas Fest coming up,

it's probably not a good time to change systems.

Okay.

- We're here. - Yay.

- There you go. - Thank you.

So, when does this Christmas Fest start anyway?

The opening ceremony is on December 23rd,

but the activities really kick off on Christmas Eve.

Yeah, you're gonna love it.

Music, food, there's lots of skiing.

There's even a fundraiser

if you're able to contribute it's for the local food bank.

Wow, that sounds wonderful,

except for the skiing part.

But, unfortunately, I'm not here for very long, so...

Oh, why, uh...

Why is that?

I am Caribbean bound on the 24th.

Oh.

Christmas on the beach, that's different.

You can't seriously tell me that you prefer the cold.

I can, and I do, but I'm sorry.

I should uh...

I should get back. Oh, wait, the tip.

Oh, you know what?

The old boss doesn't let me accept tips, so...

Well, boss isn't here,

so nothing wrong with a little Christmas bonus.

You know what?

- Enjoy your stay. - Thank you.

And Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you.

Aw, I love this.

- You made it? - Hi.

Any first impressions?

Mm, it's definitely got a rustic vibe,

but it's quite charming.

And have you met the co-owners, Sam and Trey?

Oh, no, not yet,

but I met a very opinionated bellhop so far.

Well, I'm glad you're settling in.

So, listen, I found out who wants to purchase the lodge.

- Oh, great. - A man named Dave Asherton.

He's a real estate tycoon from out west.

And last year, he opened a resort next door.

So I'm guessing he wants to acquire Linden Lodge to expand,

take full control of the ski hills.

Right.

Okay, got it.

That makes sense.

Seems, however, that Trey doesn't want sell.

And since he's an equal partner-

A sale won't happen unless they're all on the same page.

Exactly.

So while you're there,

maybe you'll be able to find out

what's holding Trey back.

On it.

And when I successfully figure that out,

we will talk about a promotion for me?

I think we need to focus on one thing at a time.

Make sure the contractor notes we're opening in two weeks.

Listen, if you need me out there,

it's very easy for me to catch a flight

and come and take care of this.

No.

No, no, no, no.

I can handle this.

We will be meeting on a beach.

Oh!

Great.

How about a free lift ticket?

There he is.

All right.

Okay, I'm sure by now you've all figured out

that our generator is not working.

Are the snowmobiles gonna get fixed before Christmas Fest?

And the ski shop's gonna need electricity

for all these free lift tickets

you're handing out like candy canes, Trey?

Yeah, okay.

I just got off the phone with the power company

and they're sending somebody down right now

to take a look at it.

Well, it's not just this one outage.

I mean, the snow grooming equipment

is also on its last legs.

Yeah, okay, Sam is looking into the snow groomers.

As for the power,

I promise to have it fixed by Christmas Fest, okay?

I know how important that is to all of us.

You folks are family.

That's right.

And family sticks together. Right?

Remember, this is the 100th anniversary of Christmas Fest.

So let's all keep the faith

and we will make it the best one yet.

We can start by getting anything ready

that doesn't require power.

Right, right.

Yes, exactly, helpful, constructive.

Thank you.

Gabby, do you have the snowshoes lined up

for the Christmas Fest activity?

Not yet, but I will make a phone call.

Thank you.

Thank you, team.

I so appreciate everybody's hard work, okay?

We are days away from Christmas Fest, so let's,

let's just keep the positive vibes going.

Yeah. All right.

Okay, you got it, boss.

- Got it. - All right.

Thank you.

Their concerns are justified, Trey.

Come on, Sam.

'Tis the season for miracles, right?

Oh!

Hey.

Couldn't have timed that better.

We can't afford any more hiccups.

So I contacted an old friend

who owns a small chain of boutique hotels.

Her daughter is going to assess the largest market value

to determine if Asherton's offer is a fair one.

We need an expert opinion for our situation here.

Final checklist for Christmas Fest.

Wow.

This binder gets bigger every year.

Thanks, kiddo.

Okay, we need a new generator.

Where'd I put Ralph's number?

You know, if you stored all of that electronically,

you wouldn't have the problem

of not being able to find Ralph's number.

Well, you just have a solution for everything, don't you?

I'm so sorry about earlier.

I thought you were the bellhop, and you're Trey.

I was just trying to help.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

It's just been one of those days.

I should properly introduce myself.

I'm Cassidy.

Ms. Evergreen? You must be Sam.

Oh.

Welcome to Linden Lodge.

I, I can't tell you how much

I appreciate you, you helping us.

Your mom and I go way back.

It's so nice to meet you.

Wait, so you're...

The expert opinion?

Hello.

Maybe she can help us with Christmas Fest.

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

Why not?

Well, I mean, aren't you leaving

before Christmas Fest even starts?

Exactly.

I won't have a lot of time to put an assessment together,

so I might as well dive into all that you do here.

And it seems like Christmas Fest

drives a lot of your holiday guest bookings.

Yeah, listen, I, uh...

I just think it'd be better maybe if you observed from,

from a distance.

Oh.

Are you sure?

Events like these are kind of my specialty.

And I appreciate that,

but I am sure.

I need to find a new generator.

But if there's anything we can do

to make her stay here more comfortable, please let us know.

- Thank you. - Come on, kiddo.

Seriously, dad, we could use all of the help

that we can get.

Zip it.

- Sorry about that. - That's okay.

That's not exactly how I wanted everyone

to meet each other.

Trey's, uh...

He's a good guy, trust me.

Seems like I have my work cut out for me.

That, you do.

You have any questions?

I'm at your service.

Thank you for the warm welcome, Sam.

And thank you for coming.

My pleasure.

Just...

Okay.

Go this way.

No, it couldn't be.

Ms. Evergreen.

- Good Morning. - Morning.

Oh, thank you.

So, about the snow groomers.

I phoned the city to see if they could help us

get some new equipment,

but Mayor Robertson says

even though the city owns the mountain,

the equipment is the lessee's responsibility.

And we can't afford a new fleet.

Yeah.

Well, speaking of spending money that we don't have,

I had to get a new generator.

We can't have unstable power,

especially during Christmas Fest, so...

Does the electric company know what caused the outage?

No, they said they're looking into it,

but they advised us not to use too much power at once.

But I told them we're not doing anything

different than usual.

So, I don't know.

And yet another reason

to seriously consider Asherton's offer.

Let's just see how these next few days go first.

Trey, with all the repairs that this place needs,

we can barely afford to stay afloat as it is,

nevermind the added cost

of renewing the lease for the hills, which we can't afford.

Look, I know you don't wanna sell to Asherton,

but you gotta come up with another plan.

I'm looking into it, okay?

Don't worry.

Can I get the usual?

Thank you.

Hi, morning.

Morning, Ms. Evergreen.

I, uh...

I trust you slept well.

You can called me Cassidy.

And, yes, actually I had one of the best sleeps I've had

in a long time.

The beds are super comfy.

- Hm. - What?

No, I just...

I went on a months-long saga

trying to find those perfect beds for the hotel, so...

Seriously, I'm not even kidding you,

I was gonna come ask you where I could get one.

Yeah, it was like every single thing I tried

was either too soft or too hard.

I mean, I must've gone to every store

within a four-hour drive from here to find the perfect beds.

That is pretty thorough.

You know, most people would just pick it out of the catalog

and call it a day.

Yeah, just think that the way you sleep

affects your entire day.

And so if I want people to enjoy their stay here,

then I better know exactly how it feels.

I completely agree.

- Really? - Yeah.

I'm always trying to find ways

to give my guests a more personal experience.

I kind of believe

it's the best part of our industry, you know?

Seeing people's faces and the look of joy

as you do something extra special for them.

Yeah, that's, uh...

That's funny.

What is?

I, I didn't expect us

to have anything in common, that's all.

What you, uh, got there?

Oh, this is the,

the Christmas Fest Bible.

So it basically has all the details

of what's happening where and when.

And it's a full week of activities.

Our guests come year after year to participate.

Looks like it could use some organization?

Maybe I could assist?

You are not gonna give up, are you?

Okay, you know what?

Look, if you want to add

a table of contents or something,

knock yourself out.

Yes, thank you.

Come in, Trey, it's Gabby.

Yeah, go for Trey.

Another ski binding has snapped again.

I have to get the ski lessons started,

so can you please come fix it?

I will be right there.

Duty calls.

Yeah.

This isn't even in the binder.

It's okay.

Hey, Trey.

Did you happen to change your usual schedule

for this year's festival?

Uh, yeah.

Well, you know, it kind of had to go bigger.

It's the centennial people, expecting more.

Oh, of course.

Great idea.

Only it kind of looks like

you've double booked a few things.

For example, the carolers are slotted at the same time

as the sleigh rides.

And, oh, here too.

- Ah, man. - And here.

And also here. One thing after the next.

Must have slipped through the cracks, but...

Well, that's okay.

No worries.

This would all be easier to manage if it was digitized.

So if it's okay with you, I will just put this in a tablet

and we can work from the tablet.

Yeah, look, I dunno.

I'm really more of an analog guy if you hadn't noticed.

You know, I noticed,

it's just you have a lot going on, clearly, and...

Oh, okay.

Well, if I just handle this one thing,

it would be one less thing for you to think about.

Um, look, I don't know.

It's one thing for you to help with the binder,

but now it kind of feels like

you're trying to take over Christmas Fest, and I just...

I'm not trying to take over Christmas Fest.

I'm Caribbean bound, remember?

It's hot there, it's freezing here.

I'm just trying to leave you with a tool

that would help you run things more smoothly.

And I really, really appreciate that.

I really do.

But, um, no thank you.

Listen, I heard you talking to Sam earlier.

You don't wanna sell to Asherton, do you?

That is the last thing I want.

Well, if you want Christmas Fest

to generate enough revenue

for you to be able to refuse his offer,

you're gonna need more than just community support.

You're gonna need new tourists, new business,

and maybe this can help with that.

I'm really great at this.

Fine, fine.

We'll try it your way, okay?

On your little tablet thing.

Anything to avoid a sale to Asherton.

Thank you.

I'll get right to this.

Hi, I'm Lilly Sanderson.

I have these Christmas lanterns for sale,

and you really should buy one

because it's for charity and...

And...

Hey, Lilly here.

Check out these really cool Christmas lanterns.

What you working on?

Christmas lanterns.

Oh, I saw those in the binder.

I had no idea what they were.

I promised to sell 100 of them before the festival.

Okay, and how many of you sold?

That's the bad part.

Two.

Yeah, my dad and my grandpa.

- Oh. - Yeah.

Hmm, I see.

Yeah, I know, I'm just like...

I'm not very good at this kind of stuff, you know?

Hey!

You gotta give yourself some credit.

You know, sales is just about being good with people,

which I know you're good at

'cause I saw you work at the front desk.

Yeah, but, you know, that feels different

because I don't have to convince anybody to do anything.

They already booked their stay.

Come with me.

Where are we going?

You are gonna sell every single one of these lanterns.

Trust me.

The key to getting people interested in these lanterns

is to highlight what makes them unique.

And it always helps to add something to let them know

that you appreciate their contribution.

So, like, the personal touch.

Ha, exactly.

That's what my dad always says about the Linden Lodge.

"Give people the personal touch,

and they'll keep coming back."

Hmm.

All right, you ready to get started?

Wait, what do I say?

Follow my lead.

Teamwork makes the dream work.

Ma'am, do you have a moment?

Yes.

- Hi. - Hi.

Oh, hi, Lilly. Hi, Mrs. Johnson.

I'm helping out with some last minute festival preparation

over at the Linden Lodge.

And Lilly here has graciously volunteered

to sell lanterns for the food bank this year.

And for a small donation of $10, you get to...

To write your Christmas wish on a little scroll

that's placed inside the lanterns.

At the opening ceremony of Christmas Fest,

we'll light them.

Your wish could even come true.

And if you buy five of them,

you will have a personalized hot cocoa

waiting for you at the Linden Lodge.

How could I turn that down?

Right.

I'll take five then.

Okay, coming right up.

Here you go.

Just fill them out and bring them back to the lodge.

Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

That was so easy.

Teamwork really does make the dream work.

You got this.

Hey, there you are.

Hey, Dad.

Cassidy, we just helping me sell the lanterns.

- Oh, yeah? - It was all Lilly.

She's a natural.

I did get Ms. Johnson to buy five of them in 30 seconds.

Really?

That's awesome, kiddo.

I'm gonna go in the cafe

and see if anyone else wants any, okay?

Okay.

- Okay, bye. - Bye.

So were you... So were you...

I was going to go down to the river's edge,

get a lay of the land for the festival.

That's a great idea.

You know, I could even show you a round if you can keep up.

I can keep up.

Okay.

That Lantern initiative is a pretty smart way

to raise money for charity.

Oh, yeah.

Well, I can't really take credit for it.

It's a Linden tradition

that spans 100 years-Wow.

And, you know, just one of the things

that makes this place so special.

It's not just a ski lodge,

it's an integral part of the community

and the whole town's history.

Welcome to the epicenter of Christmas Fest.

The opening lantern ceremony happens right here.

What do you think?

It just, uh, seems to be missing

some Christmas spirit?

Well, that's just 'cause I haven't had a chance to,

to decorate yet, you know?

And then the ornaments and the decorations.

Uh-huh.

And where do you keep said ornaments and such?

Yeah.

I was afraid you might ask that.

Come with me.

Oh, not so bad.

Oh, wow.

Oh!

Yeah.

What you were seeing before you is a grand accumulation

of lights across generations here at the Linden Lodge.

We call it the Great Ball.

And then the rest of the ornaments are just there, so...

This could take a while.

I'll handle this.

On your own?

Yeah, I can do it.

You grab the other ornaments and I'll untangle this.

All right.

Can't be that hard.

Where does it start?

Oh.

Oh!

Oh, no.

Oh!

Oh. Wow, that was really quick.

I'm almost there.

Not as easy as it looks, huh?

I can still do this to myself.

Can you?

Because it looks like you might need a little help.

Just start there maybe.

It's easier if you don't fight.

Well, it only took us hours.

Shall we go set these up?

You don't have a team to do that for you?

Yeah, I do.

But ever since I was a little kid,

my favorite part of the holidays was setting up the lights

and watching them light up.

Besides, one of the best parts of being your own boss

is getting to choose what you do yourself, so...

Hmm.

That must be really nice.

Getting to call the shots all by yourself.

Yeah.

Thank you. You are welcome.

You know, for whatever it's worth,

I do rely a lot on my team,

and Sam and I are equal partners.

But I guess it is nice to make my own decisions.

That's what I mean. Yeah.

I wish I had that kind of freedom.

I mean, I love my mom,

and it's been great to learn from her.

It's just, I have so many good ideas for the hotels,

and she doesn't consider them

or listen to me, or trust me.

But I am up for a promotion, so that's good.

It all hinges on how well I do here.

Ah.

Well, look, I don't know you very well,

but if there's one thing I can see, you have tenacity.

And so I'm sure you'll be very successful.

All right.

Now it's looking festive around here.

Phase one, complete.

Now all we have to do is finalize the schedule.

Is there anything you don't do?

Ski.

Actually.

Oh, I'm, I'm sorry.

You came to a ski lodge, and you don't know how to ski?

I tried once.

It wasn't pretty.

I broke my tailbone,

and I had to carry a donut pillow with me for a whole month

in high school, okay?

It was humiliating.

Okay, but you, you don't strike me

as somebody who gives up very easily, so...

That's true.

You're right, I don't.

However, when it comes to skiing, trust me,

I'm better sitting on a donut.

Sitting on a donut? Yeah.

That's it.

What's it?

I've been thinking about introducing

a new activity to the hill.

Uh-oh. And suddenly I think

you might be the perfect test subject.

Oh.

I don't think so.

I think I need to focus on Christmas Fest prep,

stay on my lane.

No, no, no, no, no.

You don't understand, okay?

If this is as fun as I think it'll be,

then we will add it to the Christmas Fest schedule.

So, therefore, it is kinda like Christmas Fest prep.

I see what you did there.

All right, sold.

I'm in.

What is it?

You'll find out tomorrow?

Bring your snow pants.

Meet me in the lobby.

My snow pants? Yeah.

Snow pants.

Hey. Hey.

You ready for some fun?

I sure am.

Do you keep these displays up year round?

No, we actually just put them up for the centennial.

I'd keep them up.

It makes the lobby feel so personal,

like you're in someone's home.

Yeah.

Yeah, maybe.

Oh, we are burning precious daylight.

Let's go.

I feel like the Stay Puft marshmallow man.

Only I'm still somehow cold.

This is the way winter is meant to be enjoyed.

Spoken like a true outdoorsman.

Yeah, well, I've lived here my whole life.

I met Lilly's mom on these hills.

They're very special to me.

I'm sorry for your loss.

That's okay.

I mean, honestly, I didn't really know what I was gonna do

until Sam taught me the ins and outs of the lodge.

Then the people that work here kind of became my family.

All Dave Asherton cares about are the tourists

and making profits.

I just hate to see this place built on years of tradition

get bulldozed and become another soulless resort.

You know, some property sales

have really specific conditions.

You could negotiate with him,

see if he would agree

to maintain the integrity of Linden Lodge

and keep you and your staff on.

It's actually a really good idea.

And truthfully, I don't trust them,

but I could always ask.

Wait!

You want me to get in this?

Yeah.

You ready?

Okay, here.

If I may.

Just line that up there.

May I?

And sit.

Feel confident, feel relaxed.

Feel like you're doing the next Christmas Fest activity.

Okay.

You don't have to do anything at all.

You don't even have to steer, all right?

You ready?

Could you just explain to me just quickly...

No, no, no, no!

Trey, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no!

Oh, don't hit the tree.

Don't hit the tree!

I'm coming!

So?

Let's go again!

Oh, no, no, no!

We should definitely put this on the schedule.

Maybe we'll get you on skis next.

Oh, not unless my life depends on it.

You know, you should sell these at the ski shop.

Oh, no, no, no.

We only rent gear at the ski shop.

So... But think about

making them available for purchase.

I'm sure it's easy to customize the pattern too.

They can be one of a kind.

They'll sell like hotcakes.

Does your work brain ever turn off?

Uh...

No, not really. I didn't think so.

Mom.

Hello, darling. Hello.

Trey, this is my dear friend Joanne Evergreen.

It's a pleasure to meet you, Mrs. Evergreen.

Lovely to meet you, Trey.

My daughter in a snow suit.

Never thought I'd see the day.

Yeah. You know, it might be cold,

but she's really warming up to the place.

What are you doing here?

Didn't you get my text?

I finished all my work, so I wanted to join you.

And I'm so glad she did.

Well, let's get you settled in then.

Trey, great progress today.

We will pick it up again tomorrow.

Sounds good.

Let's, uh...

Sam, thank you so much for the warm welcome.

Oh, it's great to catch up again, Jo.

It's been too long.

Goodnight, Sam.

Goodnight Trey.

I've got this covered, mom.

I don't need training wheels.

I know that!

Well then, why are you here?

Can't a mother just wanna spend some time

with her daughter?

So, what do you know so far about Linden Lodge?

Well, I would say, on paper,

Sam and Trey should accept any decent offer they get.

It sounds like you're about to say "but."

But Trey thinks Asherton is gonna ruin the Linden name

by building some cookie cutter resort in its place.

Honestly, I can't blame Asherton

for wanting to make upgrades.

If too much changes about this place,

Mom, Linden Lodge will lose the very magic

that people come here to get.

I think that if this year's Christmas Fest

were to generate enough revenue

so that they can renew the lease on the hill,

they might have a chance.

These numbers are a little ambitious, don't you think?

I know that it's unlikely, but not impossible.

And I've been implementing new ideas

to attract more tourists.

Well, I admire your ingenuity, honey.

I just think if you're only banking on Christmas Fest

saving the day, I just worry you're gonna be disappointed.

Maybe you're right.

Mm, I love your cider, honey.

But I'm not ready to give up yet.

That's you, isn't it?

Mm-hmm. I knew it looked familiar.

Okay, mom, what's the story?

What story?

Just you and this place

why your picture would be on the wall.

Linden Lodge holds a lot of memories for me.

I spent 10 wonderful Christmases here when I was younger,

but my family stopped visiting

the year after this photo was taken.

I had no idea.

Did you keep in touch with Sam?

It was hard to.

No social media back then.

So Sam calls and you think,

what a wonderful opportunity

to take a walk down memory lane?

In a way.

Well, look who's sentimental now.

I'm glad he called

because it's giving us a perfect opportunity

to spend some quality time together

and for you to test your business instincts.

Kill two birds with one stone.

Right.

My business instincts. Mm-hmm.

Well, we will need to present your final assessment

tomorrow before the flight.

Oh, my goodness, our trip.

I was so focused on Christmas Fest,

I forgot what day it was.

But, of course, tomorrow- If I didn't know any better,

I'd say you were getting personally invested

in this place.

We're leaving tomorrow.

We're working on our trip.

Caribbean bound. Okay.

How about some breakfast?

Yes, breakfast sounds wonderful.

They used to make the best eggs Benedict.

You know, Mom, I'm gonna meet you there.

Just need to make a quick detour.

Hi.

So how did the rest of lantern sales go yesterday?

It's great.

I sold it to a bunch of folks around town.

Are we almost at 100?

Getting there. Nice job, Lilly.

Thank you.

Keep going.

You are gonna make it.

Hi, Dad.

Hey.

Morning. Morning.

Hi. Hi.

Morning.

I said that already.

I stayed up to finalize the schedule,

and then I called all the vendors this morning

to secure their time slots, so...

It's not even 10 o'clock yet.

I also rearranged everything

so that all the activities fit in here,

and I've emailed you all the changes.

Email.

Could I get like a printed maybe.

Oh, I'm way ahead of you.

I reorganized your Christmas Fest binder.

To suit your analog needs.

Of course.

Wow.

Table of contents.

Mm-hmm. Yep.

And I thought we could use a little boost,

so I created a social media page just for Christmas Fest,

you know, to widen our audience.

We already have over 1,000 followers.

Whoa!

That's, uh...

That's great.

I don't even have social media myself, so that's, um,

that's great, I think.

What's wrong?

You know I appreciate everything you've been doing.

Of course.

But you just, you kind of said

that you weren't gonna take everything over.

And I have.

I'm sorry I get a little ahead of myself

when I'm in planning mode and-

Just try to keep me in the loop.

That's all.

Yeah, I will.

Mr. Asherton.

So what do we owe the pleasure?

Pleasures all mine.

I just came over to say hi to my favorite neighbors.

Great. I'll give you two a minute.

Okay.

Oh, I saw one of your lanterns.

One, my guests bought one,

and I was wondering if I could buy one.

Sure. Is 50 too many?

50 is incredible.

You're gonna get a lot of Christmas wishes

for such a generous donation.

Well, I only have one wish,

and that's that I could steal your dad away

for a little chat for just one minute.

Of course, yeah.

Lilly, why don't you grab those wish scrolls

for Mr. Asherton, okay?

Okay.

You can take them next door

and they'll settle up with you.

Much appreciated.

Have you thought anymore about our little deal?

Yeah.

Um, listen, if we were open to selling,

"if," would you be willing to keep things

exactly as they are here?

Meaning, no new major renovations,

all of our staff stays on, among other things.

Listen, Trey, I know you wanna keep everything the same,

but my plan is to modernize.

And sometimes to make something new,

you have to tear something down.

It's progress.

You have to learn to embrace the future.

Okay.

Well, we are supposed to have

until Christmas Fest to decide.

And since that starts tomorrow, you're a day early.

Okay.

Sure.

But I can't wait forever for an answer.

What if taking Asherton's deal is the only option?

It's not just about Asherton.

I mean, I don't wanna sell this place to anyone.

I may not be a Linden by name, but this is Lilly's home,

and I don't wanna uproot her.

I get it.

What if Christmas Fest isn't enough?

Well, what is your little tablet thingy say?

Sorry, you just...

You know, you're kind of a big ideas person.

I was hoping you might have

some light bulb moment or something.

I'm gonna think of something.

I always do.

See, my plan was originally to buy the hill,

and then had two more ski lifts.

But every time we saved up enough money to make an offer,

we always need to spend it on something else.

Yeah, that's how it always happens.

Yeah.

Well, listen, whatever happens,

I have been meaning to thank you

for everything that you've done to help, okay?

It feels like you've kind of gone above and beyond

what you came here to do.

Yeah, well, I have to go above and beyond

if I'm serious about that promotion, right?

Getting that would mean everything to me.

Really?

Everything?

What's with the inflection?

I don't know.

I think it's important to be ambitious

and to have goals, but... But?

But if your whole life is work,

then how do you make time for anything else?

Anything else?

Like what?

Well...

I don't know, like hobbies and friendships,

and maybe a relationship?

I guess I haven't had much time

to think about those things.

Yeah.

And look, I'm not judging.

I, um...

I don't have much time myself,

but it's just that every single day,

Lilly reminds me that there's more to life than just work.

Trey, where you been?

I've been calling.

Gabby, hi.

What's up?

Well, we got a whole bunch of outta towners here right now

for the Snowshoe Christmas Tree Event.

What?

That event doesn't start till tomorrow.

Yeah, well, apparently,

a post on our social media says that it's today.

#WelcomeToThe21stCenturysir.

Oh, no.

I must have posted the date wrong.

I'm usually so careful with these things.

I don't know how I mixed up the dates.

Don't worry.

Okay, look, we can't afford to lose any new guests, right?

Gabby, are the supplies ready?

Oh, you bet they are.

Well then, we are just gonna start

Christmas Fest early, huh? Yeah, let's go!

Hey, guys, welcome.

Hey! Hey, Dad.

We're not too late to participate.

Oh, your timing is perfect, okay?

We're about to start.

VIP table's over there for you.

You ready? Yeah.

Okay, I'm going with grandpa.

Well, hey, hang on, kiddo.

You're gonna bail on me?

We always pair up.

Cassidy seems pretty free.

Oh, no, I'm not free.

I have a lot to do before I leave tomorrow,

and I should probably make sure

I didn't mess up any more posts.

Come on.

It's a family tradition.

Yeah, it is pretty fun.

And, you know, everybody deserves

a break from work sometimes, don't you think?

All right, let's do this.

Yeah!

Okay. Welcome, everyone.

Please come.

Grab a seat.

- Come on in guys - Lovely to see you all.

Thank you so much for joining today.

Welcome, and behold!

The very first snowshoe decorated here at Linden Lodge.

You'll all have one hour to design something festive

with the materials in front of you.

Once all the snowshoes are completed,

we're gonna place them here on this stand,

like branches of a Christmas tree.

And then it'll be here for everyone to enjoy.

Are you ready?

On your mark, get set, create!

Whoo!

I have a confession to make.

I'm good at organizing,

not so good at crafting.

Like, really bad.

Okay, hey, if you haven't yet,

please bring your snowshoe over.

You see?

I told you I couldn't have been it alone.

Despite our abstract work,

I thought we made a pretty good team.

All right, so we just stick it like so.

Wow. Team work.

Here go, Lil.

Whoo!

Whoo!

Thank you.

Beautiful.

Nice. So sweet.

Thank you.

Shall we? That's so great.

Yeah.

Okay, here.

May I join you?

Of course.

Thank you for being so understanding

about me mixing up the dates.

I still can't believe that I did that.

How could I be upset with you?

You haven't stopped working on Christmas Fest

since you arrived.

Besides, we got a bunch of new bookings

from those participants today.

That's so great.

It really hasn't felt like work.

I guess this place must be growing on me.

It's too bad you're leaving tomorrow.

Can I ask you something?

Of course.

Why don't you stream music

like the rest of us in the 21st century?

I don't know.

I guess the vintage tech just sounds...

Old?

I was gonna say comforting.

Oh, comforting. Yeah.

Especially when I'm out on the hills.

If I have a big decision to make,

all I need is this and my skis,

and the rest of the world just fades away.

You wanna try?

Oh.

Not bad, right?

Not bad at all.

Dad?

Oh, hi. Hi.

Hey, kiddo.

What's up?

Can you help me finish

preparing the lanterns for tonight?

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, of course.

Um...

I'll, uh...

I'll see you at the ceremony tonight.

Yeah.

See you at the ceremony tonight.

Yeah. Both of you.

Bye.

So, are you finally ready to marry me?

Can you just gimme a couple of more days?

Oh good.

You're both here.

I have considered everything.

And with all due respect, Sam,

you cannot let Asherton buy Linden Lodge.

- What? - You just can't.

Will you give us a moment?

Yeah.

Anyways.

And then I was telling them

about the personalized hot chocolate thing,

and they bought 10 of them on the spot.

So I've moved the hot chocolate into the lobby now.

Dad?

I'm sorry, sweetie.

What was that?

I was just telling you about how I sold a ton of lanterns

to several guests at David Asherton's lodge

over there, you know?

Cassidy was so right about widening my net.

- Hmm. - Mm-hmm.

Well, I agree with you.

Yeah.

Well, you agree with what?

That Cassidy's super cool.

It makes sense that you like her.

No, hey, hey, kiddo.

I don't, I don't...

I don't like her, okay.

What, what makes you say that?

Okay, first of all, you are always smiling

when you're around her.

Second of all, what is this?

And third, if literally anyone else

tried to make a social media page for the Christmas Fest,

you just shut them down then and there.

Okay, you know what?

Your dad's not that out of touch.

- Is he? - Then what is this?

Well, maybe I was wrong about some things.

Not this. Dad, it's okay.

And you're never gonna know if she liked back

unless you ask.

So, you should totally ask.

Back to work.

If this was one of our properties,

we would do everything

to stop it from getting into the wrong hands,

and you know it!

Sometimes tough choices need to be made,

and it's much harder when you're emotionally invested.

Maybe it's good that we're headed out tomorrow.

What if we changed our flight?

Yeah, what if we stayed

and saw this all the way through?

I think you're getting too close.

In my professional opinion,

we have to tell Trey and Sam to take Asherton's deal.

Cassidy!

- What a crowd. - Yeah.

Nice job promoting this online, Cassidy.

Thanks.

Yeah, this is a better turnout

than we could have ever had.

- Really? - Oh, yeah.

I mean, our community will always come out and support,

but more and more, the out-of-towners,

they just stay at Asherton's resort.

Yeah, so I was really thinking tonight would just be,

you know, the usual locals and the mayor.

So this is a pleasant surprise.

I'm happy to hear it.

Yeah.

You know, I did wanna tell you, we are so grateful

for all the help you've given to the lodge.

You know, my parents, they actually worked here

until they retired.

And now me, even my nephew works here in the summertime.

Yeah.

I don't know where my family would be without the Lindens.

I owe a lot to you.

And Trey. Yeah.

I just hope that everything works out.

Me too.

Hey, time to start.

- Come on. - Okay, let's go.

Come on in, come on in.

Ladies and gentlemen, I, Mayor Karen Robinson,

welcome to the opening lantern lighting ceremony,

celebrating 100 years

of the Linden Lodge Christmas Festival.

100 years ago,

my great-grandfather, Barry Robinson,

leased the ski hills to the Linden family.

And to celebrate,

Sam's grandfather hosted the holiday festival

where the first holiday lantern was lit.

Today, we honor both of their generous spirits

by donating the profits

from these Christmas wish lanterns to the local food bank.

Oh, I am...

I am so delighted to introduce a young lady

who has sold 276 lanterns,

making this year's donation the largest yet.

Please welcome to the stage the amazing,

the incredible Lilly Sanderson.

Come on up.

Thank you, Mayor Robinson.

Before we light up the sky,

I'd like to say a quick thank you to my dad and my grandpa

for always hosting such an amazing event.

I'd also like to give a special shout out

to Cassidy Evergreen for teaching me how important it is

to make people feel appreciated, make them feel special.

And what's more special

than celebrating our community charity

and Christmas altogether.

May all of your Christmas wishes come true.

Let's light up the sky!

Yay!

I'm so proud of you.

I've never seen anything more beautiful in my entire life.

I have.

Ready?

Make a wish.

Good night, Sam.

Thanks for a wonderful time.

I should go pack for tomorrow.

I will stop by the front desk

to say goodbye in the morning, okay?

Yeah, all right.

Okay.

Hey, good morning.

Morning.

You sleep well?

Not great.

The beds are so comfy, and I was still awake all night.

Oh, how come?

Just couldn't relax, I guess?

But I know how to make it better.

Could I have one more cup of hot cocoa before I go?

I thought you'd never ask.

Cause, ta-da!

Huh?

Turns out, you do have some pretty good ideas after all.

Ever since we put it out here,

it's forced more guests to come here and socialize.

And I may have ordered some snow tubes to sell at the store.

I can't tell you how happy that makes me.

Wow thank you for such a great stay.

I mean, I should be thanking you.

Seriously, everything you've done for us,

even if this is the last Christmas Fest,

this one I'll never forget.

Listen, I know my mom wants you to sell to Asherton today,

but wait as long as possible.

Just see what happens with the festival

and don't agree to anything until you absolutely have to.

Well, I appreciate your candor, as always.

I wish I could stay

to see things through with the festival, of course.

But I can't.

I didn't even finish that, sorry.

Thank you.

I hope everything works out for you.

Your family's great, and you deserve it.

Still heavy.

Why did the power go out?

Didn't you get a new generator?

I did.

I, I, I don't know.

Well, we have to fix it.

Oh, thank goodness.

It was just a blip. No, no.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.

What, what, what is it?

The whole check-in system crashed.

- It won't come back on. - Oh, no!

This can't be happening right now.

All the guests are gonna arrive any minute.

It's okay.

I'll help you smooth it out.

No, I never should have trusted this old tech.

I should have actually listened to you.

Ah, that doesn't matter right now.

Cassidy, what about your flight?

No, I'll reschedule.

It's no big deal.

My mom will understand.

Cassidy, I can't ask you to do that.

Well, I can't leave you in crisis, so...

Well, listen, you deserve a break from work, okay?

To do something for yourself, for a change.

Well, what if I'm not staying because of work?

What if I'm staying because I want to?

Are you sure?

I have never been so sure of anything.

I don't know what to say, except for thank you, again.

Oh.

What tells me you're the type of person

who keeps a printed back up?

You know me too well already.

Hi, good morning, good morning.

Welcome to Linden Lodge.

Merry Christmas to you.

Enjoy.

I can't believe you stayed to help.

I can't believe you have a credit card machine

from the '80s.

Excuse me, that thing has not failed me yet, okay?

I think that's what you said about your check-in program.

Touche.

I will be upgrading that system stat.

I'm so glad we got to do this together.

And then we got to give each

and every guest the attention they deserve.

I mean, that's what makes this place so special.

That's what makes it different.

And that's...

That's what I'm gonna miss.

- Oh. - Hey!

Do you think maybe since you missed your flight anyway,

you'll be sticking around for the activity tonight?

Oh, yes, sure.

My mom already texted.

She's rescheduled our flights.

I'm just gonna go next door for a quick bit.

- To the Asherton? - Yes.

In the biz, we call it resort recon.

I'll explain later.

- Mom. - Hi, honey.

Hi.

I know you said I shouldn't get too personal,

but I actually think that's exactly what we need to do

to save this place.

What if Evergreen purchased Linden Lodge?

I just put it together.

This is your solution?

If Trey and Sam can get on board,

I think this is our best option.

- This is a surprise. - I know.

It's just...

I couldn't quite place

what felt off about the Asherton deal,

so I went next door to see for myself.

Mom, I found Asherton pulling out all the stops,

trying to sway the mayor to sell him the ski hill.

I'm impressed.

When do you wanna propose it to them?

Now?

Now would be the right time.

Trey.

Asherton's expecting an answer.

Sam.

Christmas Fest is going to be our saving grace, okay?

It's shaping up to be our biggest ever.

I know you believe that, son,

but I looked at the numbers.

And even with the whole town supporting us

and you bringing in new tourists, it's not enough.

Anyone who have eyes on Trey?

I just saw him in the tea shop.

We have to think about what's best for Lilly.

Sam, we have had every single problem thrown at us,

and we keep knocking 'em outta the park, okay?

This is gonna be our grand slam.

Trey, you're not hearing me.

We got...

Oh, sorry, am I interrupting?

- No, no, not at all. - Okay.

- Hi. - Oh, there they are,

my favorite people.

Today's the day, Sam.

Welcome.

Um...

How about some hot chocolate, huh?

Well, I'm cold and thirsty.

After you, sir.

Listen, I had an idea, I wanna share it with you.

Can we talk in a minute?

We're gonna go reject Asherton's offer.

Oh.

Uh, Trey.

Wait, wait, wait.

- Huh, oh, fellas. - Trey!

- Do we have a deal? - Trey!

Uh, we're actually still gonna be a firm no, Dave.

Listen, Linden Lodge and the ski hill

have been tied together for generations, okay?

They're as important together as air is to the trees

and snow is to the mountain.

Trey.

Think about Lilly.

Mayor Robinson just cut the land tax subsidy.

If you can't cover the increase, the city sells.

And I happen to be first in line to buy.

So it's better to agree now, Trey.

You can't do that.

Oh, well, right on time.

What do you mean right on time?

They just flipped the switch

on the Asherton Resort Holiday Fest.

I'm sorry, you started your own festival?

And that's why our power's been unstable,

because you've been maxing out the grid.

Well, I'm no electrician,

but we do have to pull a lot of power

for what we have planned.

Snowmobile, sleigh rides through the mountains,

a five star gala with celebrity chefs

and luxurious accommodations.

A super-sized Christmas fest.

Your tradition will live on.

This is a low blow, Dave, even for you.

Trey, come on.

You know Lilly learned to ski here.

This is not personal, it's business.

We have company.

Mayor Robinson.

Karen, what are you doing here?

Well, Mrs. Evergreen found me

and asked me to come by to discuss a proposal.

She did?

An acquisition proposal.

That Evergreen Hotels purchase the ski hill

and Linden Lodge.

Well, this is an interesting change of events.

Since when?

Since today.

Well, what about my offer?

Well, I'm willing to consider all offers, Dave.

I wanna do what's best for Ridgeford Valley.

I'm sorry, this is, uh, this is news to me.

I just need a moment.

Trey.

I'm sorry, did I misunderstand?

I thought Sam and Trey were already on board.

I just hadn't had the chance to brief them yet.

And I know your time is very valuable,

so if we could just have a few more minutes.

Uh. Mayor, may I, uh...

May I offer you some hot cocoa?

Well, you know I can't resist that.

Dave, let me top you off, huh?

All right.

Thank you.

Go.

Trey, wait.

This isn't how I wanted to pitch this to you,

but I drafted up a proposal.

Have you even listened to me?

Or are you just worried about getting your promotion?

What?

Of course not.

No, this has nothing to do with me getting promoted.

This is about me trying to help you.

How?

By making these huge plans that affect my business

and my family without even consulting me?

I know it looks bad.

It looks like I steamrolled you,

but I was running out of time,

- so I just- - Let me be clear.

I do not wanna sell this place.

Especially not to someone

who's not gonna keep me in the loop.

Now, if you'll excuse me,

I got some very big decisions to make.

Trey.

Well, shame to waste all this wonderful good weather.

So, what do you say?

I have some time, and I would love to ski.

Let's go enjoy this powder.

- Thank you. - You're welcome.

I can see where she gets her drive from.

Will you excuse me for a moment, Sam?

Yeah.

Darling, are you okay?

This place and these people, I just...

It feels like...

Home?

And I've ruined it.

It's over.

You haven't ruined anything, and it's far from over.

Your offer is good.

You just have to get Trey to see that.

Dad, what are you doing?

Grandpa told me about Cassidy's pitch.

Why don't you just work with the Evergreens?

Look, I didn't want this either, okay, kiddo?

But me and Cassidy are very different people.

It'll never work.

I'm just saying she obviously cares about you, about us.

It's just...

It's not that simple.

Yes, it is.

So what do you wanna do?

For the first time, I have no idea.

You know, all I ever wanted until today

was for you to trust me with the Evergreen name.

Oh, darling, I do trust you.

Why do you think I trusted you to come here in my place?

We have different approaches,

but you've reminded me that this business

isn't all about money.

It's the people.

And that's your greatest strength.

And you're right.

This place is special.

It is.

What you've done here has proven to me

that you've got what it takes to be

Evergreen's new vice president of operations.

What?

Congratulations, darling.

But first, you have to take care

of some of your unfinished business.

I don't know what to say.

Say you'll go talk to Trey.

Trey wants nothing to do with an Evergreen acquisition.

I'm not talking about the deal.

Tell him how you feel.

How I feel?

Don't be coy.

It's clear as day that the two of you

have feelings for each other.

I really like him.

I'm just not sure we'll be able to salvage

whatever it is we had.

Cass, I've never known you to be a quitter.

Go get him.

Lilly?

I need your help.

Please help me stop them.

- Stop who? - My dad.

He's on the ski hill

and he is seriously thinking about selling to the Grinch.

What?

Yeah.

You know what time is?

What?

Time to teach me how to ski.

- Come on, mama. - Okay, let's go, let's go.

- Let's go, let's go, let's go. - There's no time.

Well, looks like the mayor's gonna take another run.

Gives us a little time.

You know, Trey, it doesn't take a genius

to figure out that your lodge is bankrupt

without these hills.

You know, Dave, If we're in such a bad place,

why make this deal right now?

Why not wait it out like the rest of the vultures?

I don't like to waste time.

I think you should take another look at the numbers, Trey.

I'll think about it on my own.

It's a great deal.

Okay.

Toe.

Okay, toe.

Heel.

Ah!

Woo-hoo!

Yeah.

Bend your knees.

Keep your core tight.

And you wanna feel your balance right in front of your heel.

Yeah, looks good.

You got this.

Thank you, Lilly.

You are gonna make a great ski instructor.

Thank you.

But like you said,

teamwork makes the dream work.

Teamwork makes the dream work.

That's it.

It's been right in front of me this whole time.

Lilly, you're a genius.

Mom, I have a different solution

to bring Sam and Trey.

Care to share?

Kind of running outta time here.

You're gonna have to trust me.

I trust you.

Here goes nothing.

Oh.

Oh.

Can't watch.

Go honey.

- Ooh. - Go, Cassidy!

Go!

You got this.

- Okay. - Whoo!

You look like a pro!

Go!

Woo-hoo!

That's my girl.

Careful.

Where are you, Trey?

Come on, Cass.

Balance in front of the heel.

You got this.

I got this.

Oh!

A little brisk.

Heels back.

This isn't so bad.

I'm doing it.

Is that him?

Trey!

Trey!

Hey, Trey!

Trey!

Hey, it's me.

Trey!

Ugh!

Oh.

Trey, stop!

Pull over!

Wait, bend the knees,

tighten your core, heels back.

No, I don't know how to stop!

I don't know how to stop!

I never learned how to stop!

Help!

Trey!

No, no, no, no, no!

Watch out!

What just happened?

I'm so sorry.

I hadn't learned how to stop yet.

Are you...

- Oh, goodness. - We're you skiing?

Are you okay?

Where's Asherton?

You haven't agreed to anything yet, have you?

No.

No, he's waiting for me in the courtyard.

Oh, good.

Trey, please give me one last chance

to tell you my new idea.

Come on.

- We'll see. - We'll see.

Oh.

Ah.

Mayor Robinson, Mr. Asherton, Sam, Trey,

thank you all for coming together to hear us out.

My mom and I have a brand new presentation to offer you.

Lilly mentioned something about teamwork today,

and that got me thinking,

Evergreen Hotels doesn't wanna purchase

Linden Lodge outright.

We want to partner with you.

The Linden family would retain control of the day-to-day,

and the Evergreen family would provide the necessary capital

to purchase the hill and upgrade the lodge.

It would help you get new tourists to increase revenue.

And I fell in love with this place,

and I wanna do whatever it takes

to preserve what makes it special.

Trey, if you don't want this, that's okay.

I care more about you than I do any offer.

Mayor Robinson, come on.

You're not taking this seriously, are you?

Yes, I am.

And actually, I would like to hear more.

This is ridiculous.

All right.

What?

Yeah.

Oh.

I'll be right there.

Well, the power's on the fritz over at our place.

They're completely in the dark.

And I guess I have to go.

But I'll be back.

This isn't over yet.

The heart your family showed today

has reassured me that they,

they belong in your care.

Wait, are you sure about this?

I mean, we've had more than a few hiccups

- along the way, and- - I think that's a good thing.

No one should do everything alone all the time, right?

Well, you know, maybe a little change wouldn't be so bad.

We have a deal then.

My great grandfather taught me

that family is the bedrock of a strong community.

And working with our family strengthens it even more.

So we'll all celebrate here at Christmas Fest,

where it's meant to stay.

Now, if you'll excuse me,

I am gonna go back and hit the slopes.

Oh, this day is glorious.

Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas, Mayor.

- Have fun. - I will.

I knew those lanterns were a good idea.

All of my wishes came true.

Wait, what'd you wish for?

Well, for us to keep the lodge

and for Cassidy to stay for all of Christmas Fest.

You are staying right?

I think I'm staying.

This is 'cause for celebration.

First round of cider is on me.

We'll catch up with you.

Bye!

Can we chat?

I still can't believe you actually skied after me.

I seem to remember you saying that would only happen

if your life depended on it.

Yeah.

In a way, it did.

My love life, anyway.

Speaking of which, before we dive into everything,

there is one thing I would mean to say to you.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Trey.