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It is nearly the top of the hour, dear friends.

So it is time for me to say goodbye.

Only this time it's a little more permanent.

It seems like only yesterday when you invited me

into your cars, your homes, but above all, your hearts.

When I first started here at WLUV,

I didn't know what to expect. But you had faith in me,

and we went on this journey together.

Through the ups and the downs.

We laughed, we cried,

but most importantly, we loved.

I will always remember you fondly,

especially during the Christmas season.

So just remember to keep your eyes and your hearts open,

because you never know where love will find you.

This is Christina Campbell for the "Heart of Chicago"

signing off, WLUV Chicago.

Oh, there she is!

Stop it. You guys.

- Seriously. - Oh, oh, my dear.

I know folks, don't get me started.

Well, they all said I was crazy

when I first put you on the air.

I remember. A talk show about love and relationships

with no music. They said it would never work.

Ah, how wrong they were.

Except you.

You believed in me since day one.

You are going to accomplish great things in New York.

Thank you, Rick, for everything.

Christina Campbell, you weren't gonna leave

- without saying goodbye? - No.

Oh, another all-sports station.

As if that's what this city needs.

Yeah, well, you know,

I wouldn't worry about it too much,

Sharon, because listeners will always be able

to find me on the podcast.

I know, but there's just something about you being here

in Chicago. You're an institution.

Christina.

Ah, excuse me.

Make sure you come and say goodbye.

- I will. I will. - Yeah.

They grew up too fast, my.

I'm telling you.

Can you believe that was our last show?

Flew by.

What is this?

Gluhwein, to help get us into the holiday spirit.

I bought it the day we found out

the station was changing formats, to celebrate.

To celebrate us getting canceled?

To celebrate new beginnings.

Come on, you're telling me you're not even a little excited

about going to New York?

No, I'm very excited. I just...

What?

I like what we built here.

So did I. And nothing's changing, except our address.

Nobody moves to New York and says, "Nothing's changing."

We have the numbers from the podcast

and they love you in the Big Apple.

Plus this standalone Christmas show will have them primed

for the big launch after New Year's.

I wish you'd drive out there with me.

I have a bunch of things to wrap up here

before I leave, but don't worry.

I fly out the next day.

At least it'll give you time to think about the show.

So when I get there, we can hit the ground running.

To the future.

- To our future. - Yes.

♪♪ Dashing through the snow ♪♪

♪♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪♪

♪♪ O'er the fields we go ♪♪

♪♪ Laughing all the way ♪♪

♪♪ Bells on bobtails ring ♪♪

♪♪ Making spirits bright ♪♪

♪♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪♪

♪♪ A sleighing song tonight ♪♪

♪♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪♪

♪♪ Jingle all the way ♪♪

♪♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪♪

Oh!

Okay, okay. It's okay.

Okay.

Oh, great.

Well, what do you have to say for yourself?

Are you all right?

Yeah, this horse, it just wandered out

into the middle of the road, and I turned to try to--

Sorry, we were loading her into the trailer

and she just bolted.

- Where am I? - Cedar Grove, Ohio.

Cedar Grove, Ohio.

Are you sure you're okay?

- I can call an ambulance. - No. I'm fine.

I'm just, I'm shaken up a little bit, you know?

Well, let me call the sheriff, he can get you a tow.

That'd be great.

Okay.

Hey, Sheriff. There was an accident over on Poplar.

Yeah, one car.

All right, thanks Sheriff.

Okay, it should be just a few minutes.

Thank you.

Least I can do, considering.

- Whoa, what happened? - Well, exactly

what I told you would happen if you didn't secure Spirit.

I thought I tied her up. I'm really sorry.

It happens.

Well, let's get outta the road.

Great, that's a good idea, let's do that.

Well, this is my daughter, Heather. I'm Corey Henderson.

Heather, this is, uh?

Uh, Campbell. Christina Campbell.

You can just call me Christina.

Okay. Heather.

Christina Campbell from "Heart of Chicago?"

You know my show?

Know it? I love it!

- Oh. - Out here,

I can only get the podcast,

but I download every single episode.

I can't believe some of the problems those people have,

but you always know exactly what to say,

and I love it when they call back,

like weeks later and they tell you what happened.

- Yeah. - I have my own channel,

"Saddlebred," but I don't talk about love

and relationships, obviously.

I talk about horses.

What it's like growing up on a ranch.

I wanna be an influencer eventually.

Does anyone mind telling me what's going on?

She has her own radio show out of Chicago.

She's like a really big deal.

Oh, I wouldn't say that.

People have all these problems with their love lives

and Christina gives them advice,

but what everybody likes about her is

she can't seem to find the right guy for herself.

Oh, that's embarrassing.

Is all that really true or is it just for the show?

Oh, no, no, that's true, unfortunately.

Heather, why don't you take Spirit back to the trailer,

and secure her this time.

Okay. Come on girl.

Yeah, once she gets going...

She's very sweet.

Is what she's saying true?

Do we have a celebrity in our midst?

- Hardly. - Oh, well,

here comes the calvary now.

Hey.

Oh, good.

- After you. - Thank you.

Hey, Steve, thanks for the tow.

So, only horses?

Only horses.

No cows, chickens, goats, flamingos?

Flamingos on a farm?

I don't know, they're near the farm

at the Lincoln Park Zoo, so I thought that, I don't know.

I don't know what I thought.

So why horses?

You know, I asked myself that question at first,

but it doesn't take long to realize

that horses are special animals.

Are they racing horses?

No, riding mostly.

We've always offered boarding services and riding lessons,

but the last few years we've specialized in equine therapy.

It's what sets our ranch apart.

Equine therapy. What is that?

It's using a horse to help a patient's physical

and mental well-being.

- Huh. - Excuse me, Ms. Campbell?

- Yes. - Afraid I got some bad news

about your car. Right this way, I'll show you.

All right. Let me have it.

Unfortunately, your front axle's badly damaged.

Can you fix it?

Sorry, it has to be replaced.

How long does that take?

To install? Just a few hours, problem is--

Let me guess, you don't have the part in stock.

I can order you a new part,

but it's not gonna get here for another day or two. Yeah.

Great.

I'm sorry about this.

I'm gonna contact my insurance company

and let them know what's going on,

and then see if I can find lodging.

'cause it looks like I'm stuck in...?

Cedar Grove.

Cedar Grove for a couple days.

Thank you.

Where's Christina?

She had to go make a few calls.

Looks like she's gonna stay a few days

while her SUV gets fixed.

Hey, any luck?

No, the Cedar Grove Inn is all booked up until Christmas,

and the only Airbnb for 30 miles

hasn't responded to my inquiry.

Oh, sorry about that.

The owner was just a little busy.

You are the owner of the Cozy Cedar Grove Cottage?

Yeah.

You have to stay with us.

Thank you, Heather, but I don't think so.

No, you have to.

It's nicer than any hotel.

Just read the reviews. Right, Dad?

Actually, we're running a Christmas special.

If any of our horses strands a traveler in town,

well then, room and board is free.

Okay, you got yourself a guest.

All right. Heather, why don't you make room

in the truck for Christina's bags? All right.

Are you sure this isn't any trouble?

Yeah, it's no problem.

And your wife, she won't mind?

My wife passed away a few years ago.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay. Thanks.

Yeah.

Okay, let's go.

Okay.

Here we are.

Hey, Javier, will you unload Spirit,

take her down to the stables?

Thanks.

Well, welcome to Cedar Grove Stables.

Let me show you around.

Oh, hey, just give her a chance to breathe first.

- Let's go. - Oh, okay. Okay.

Oh, you're going. All right.

- Is it just me here? - Yeah.

You've got the whole place to yourself.

It's so nice of you, really.

Watch your step.

Thank you.

Oh, wow.

I love it.

You're right, it is way better than a hotel.

Told ya.

Yeah, just don't be expecting room service.

Why don't you get settled?

No way, I wanna show her the horses.

You know what?

There's plenty of time to work later.

Lead the way.

Let's go.

So this ranch has been in your family

a long time?

Three generations.

Four, once Heather takes over.

It's a lot of land.

Yeah, well, horses need a lot of room to run.

Happy horse, happy owner.

That's some country wisdom for you.

- Come on in. - Thank you.

This way.

Oh, there's another one.

- There's another one. - Just relax.

- Hey, boy. - You'll like it here.

You just touch him like that?

You just touch him like that.

This is where we board the horses, obviously.

That one right there is Ginger.

Her owners live close by, but she boards here with us.

Horses aren't like dogs.

Unless you know them, you don't touch their nose

or their ears. Can make them skittish.

- Oh. - Have you never touched

- a horse before? - Oh, no.

I've never even been this close to a horse before today.

Well, this is your chance. Come on, pet her.

- Really? - Yeah.

Aren't you cute?

Yeah, she likes you.

Hi Ginger.

Here, why don't you try feeding her?

- Really? - Oh, yeah.

Scoop your hand in, keep your thumb together.

She'll take care of the rest.

Okay.

Look at that.

Feed a horse, you have a friend for life.

Oh my gosh.

They say dog is man's best friend,

but you will never find a more loyal animal than a horse.

- Really? - Oh, yeah.

They have an amazing memory.

Believe it or not, they can hold a grudge,

sometimes worse than people.

Here, come on, I wanna show you the arena.

- Okay. - It's this way.

- Bye Ginger. - Bye Ginger.

Oh, I got kisses.

Oh.

I told you it was nothing to be scared about.

I could feel her whiskers on my hand.

She likes you.

- Hey. - Hey. Christina,

this is Jennifer.

She's been with us since my in-laws owned the ranch.

- Oh. - They've been trying

to get rid of me forever,

but I'm as stubborn as a foal at the trough.

It's very nice to meet you.

Jennifer not only runs our therapy sessions,

but she's in charge of everything

that has to do with the horses' well-being.

Christina, I wanna show you my horse.

Just stay here and I'll bring her to you.

Okay. Yeah.

Jennifer, I have to talk to Javier about the hay elevator.

Can you finish the tour

and show Christina back to the guest house?

- Happy to. - Great, thanks.

All right, I'll see you later.

Anything you need, you just ask Jennifer.

Thank you. For everything.

You two have fun.

Easy on the eyes, isn't he?

- Oh, I wasn't, sorry. - I'm just teasing you.

Corey's not only my boss, he's like a son to me.

And his late wife, Susan, was like a daughter.

Yeah, he told me that she passed a couple years ago.

Hasn't been easy. But Corey, he's tough.

And the little one, she's tougher than she looks.

Oh, no, I get that sense.

Christina.

Oh.

This is Stardust.

She's beautiful.

She's my favorite.

But don't tell the others, they get possessive.

What is that?

This is what sets "Saddlebred" apart.

Saddle cam. Lets my audience see me ride.

Come on girl.

Let's go, I'll show you around the grounds.

Okay, great. Thank you.

You almost there?

Ah, well, you know, I mean, that all kind of depends.

How far is Cedar Grove, Ohio, from New York?

I don't understand.

I sort of got in a bit of an accident,

and I'm gonna be here for a couple of days.

A couple of days?

I was hoping to be fully prepped by then.

No, it will be, it will be.

I'm just gonna do all the prep work here

and then when I get to New York, I'll be ready to go.

Hey, someone's at the door. Let me call you back.

Okay, call me later.

Okay. Bye.

- Heather? - Do you like vegetarian

- paella? - Excuse me?

Vegetarian paella. You like it?

I'm not sure.

Will you have dinner with us anyway?

That's what my dad's making.

Oh, Heather, I would love to.

I just, I have a ton of work, so--

Please.

Okay, yeah, I would love to, thank you.

Great. See you soon.

Okay. She's so cute.

Hello!

Hello!

Corey?

It was wrong. The directions were wrong.

I told you to take it off a little bit earlier

and you didn't listen to me.

I know you did, but the directions said another--

Well I sometimes know better than the directions.

Know better than the directions?

How do you know better than-- let's fix it.

Let's fix it, what can we do?

Okay, can we save it?

It's not savable.

Oh, there's gotta be something.

I don't know, we can still eat the salad.

That is not enough, look at this.

Hi. Sorry.

I knocked, but nobody answered the door and it was unlocked,

so I just... What are you guys doing?

- Making veggie paella. - Paella.

Oh, that's sweet.

I'm more of a deep dish pizza girl myself.

But I appreciate the effort.

Well, I would show you the kitchen,

but I think you need a gas mask to get in there.

So, let's go to the Chatterbox.

Is that a restaurant in town?

Oh, it's the best restaurant in town.

Oh well, as long as they have vegetarian paella.

Well see, I told you she'd like it.

You know what, you two just go.

Are you sure? You love the Chatterbox.

I know, but I should really be working on my show anyway.

Is that your YouTube show?

You know, I'd really like to see that when you're finished.

Yeah.

Well, can I bring you something back?

I wouldn't say no to the cheese curds.

- Cheese curds. - All right, now go.

- Oh, okay. - You two have fun.

- I guess we're leaving? - Oh, yes.

Have a good night.

All right, see you.

- Goodnight. - No boys.

Bye.

It's the first time I've ever heard that.

You know, the funny thing is,

I'm actually a pretty decent cook.

- Yeah? - Yeah.

What's your specialty?

Ribs. I make a rub that I learned from my mother

that will make your mouth water.

Oh, a museum.

I'm not saying it's better than your Art Institute,

but it does have the largest collection

of handmade sock monkeys in the world.

- For real? - I wouldn't argue

with Guinness World Records.

Oh, I'll have to check it out before I leave town.

You know, in the city sometimes you forget.

Forget what?

Just how beautiful the country is.

Well, I've been to Chicago.

Downtown during the holidays, it's pretty nice.

Yeah, well, don't get me wrong, I love the city.

But this? This is magical.

Yeah. Mm-hmm.

♪♪ So let the snow fall ♪♪

♪♪ And cover what's around us ♪♪

♪♪ Finally the winter found us ♪♪

♪♪ So let the snow fall down ♪♪

♪♪ Over all the ground ♪♪

Yeah, let's take a table upstairs. Less crowded.

- Sounds good. - All right.

Table for two upstairs, please.

- Just a moment. - Thank you.

- Corey. - Laura, how are you?

Oh, Christina. This is Laura. Laura Hall.

- Hi. - His sister-in-Law.

Right.

We are putting Christina up for the night.

- Oh? - Yeah, Spirit caused

a minor accident, so it's the least we could do.

In addition to the dinner package?

Sir, your table's ready upstairs.

Thank you.

Well, good seeing you, Laura.

We still need to talk.

Right.

Have a nice dinner.

So, did I sense a little tension downstairs?

No, just family stuff.

I don't wanna bore you with the details.

Fair enough. But if you do feel like chatting,

I know someone who is a very good listener.

Good to know.

So the ranch, that belonged to your wife's parents?

Yeah, it's how we met.

I went out for work one summer,

just thinking it would be a month-long gig,

and I never left.

Just fell in love with it?

Yeah, and with Susan.

We got married the following year.

How long were you married?

A little over 10 years.

After her passing, Heather had a hard time.

It was a tough time for all of us.

That's when Jennifer recommended equine therapy.

She had some experience with it, seeing that it worked.

Turns out it was just the thing that allowed Heather to heal.

But Heather had grown up around horses her whole life?

Yeah, but she wasn't into the ranch

like her mother and I.

You know, she's more into social media and video games

like all of her friends.

Yeah, but it wasn't just the therapy.

I think it's because she had something tangible

that connected her to her mother.

And now you offer the same therapy to others?

As much as we can.

And as satisfying as it's been,

it hasn't been the financial success we had hoped.

Before we implemented it, I took out some loans,

and upgraded the property, including the rental house.

I thought it would supplement our income.

Corey, I can't let you pay for my stay knowing all this.

Oh, it's sweet.

But honestly, if a few days occupancy would help us,

then we're in bigger trouble than I thought.

Anyway, here I am going on and on.

No, no. I don't mind.

Laura has been pressuring me to sell the place,

and we've had a few offers over the years.

I thought the property was left to you and your wife?

Yes, but Laura has a 50% stake,

and there's a clause in the deed that allows her

to sell if the offer is certain percentage points

over fair market value.

You know, I've only been here a day.

Living here for years, I can't imagine letting that go.

It's not just the money, you know?

The work we do here, it means something.

It's not so easy to find things that do nowadays.

I'm so full. Really good though.

Maybe a little better than the vegan paella.

It was a good idea to go out.

Yeah, well, I told you.

Oh, well. This is me.

Oh, oh. It looks nice.

Hey, I had a really good time tonight.

Yeah, I did too.

And thanks for letting me talk your ear off.

I haven't had much practice.

Well, I talk for a living, so it was a nice change.

Just listening.

Well, if you need me, you know where I am.

I do. Yes.

Goodnight. Sleep well.

Goodnight.

Hey, kiddo.

- So? - Cheese curds like you asked.

Dipping sauce on the side.

- I meant, how was dinner? - Oh, dinner was nice.

And how was Christina?

Christina was also nice.

- Hmm? - Hmm.

- Hmm. - What does that mean?

I cleaned everything up, by the way.

Oh, you're not gonna answer?

All right. Well, thank you.

I'm gonna put some blankets on the horses.

Okay.

Don't stay up too late.

I won't.

Love you.

I love you too.

♪♪ Jolly, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ♪♪

♪♪ Sing we joyous all together ♪♪

♪♪ Heedless of the wind and weather ♪♪

♪♪ Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ♪♪

- Hey, what? - You were asleep?

Yeah, of course I'm asleep.

It's only... oh!

Oh, wow.

You never sleep this late.

Yeah, I know. I just, I'm also, you know,

never anywhere where there isn't car horns

and screaming neighbors.

My ride to the airport gets here in a few minutes.

You wanna quickly tell me your show ideas?

Ah, yes. Yes, absolutely.

You sure? 'Cause you sound half asleep.

No, I'm fine, I was just up late

thinking about, um... show ideas.

Anyway, on that note, I'd like to open--

- Christina! - With--

Hey, Christina, you awake?

What the heck is that?

Christina!

Oh, it's just a man on a horse.

Uh, a what?

Hey Aliyah, can you hold on a second?

Hi. You sleep well?

Too well.

Well, you wanna see how we earn our keep?

Oh, I'm working.

Oh, you got all day to work. Come on.

When you're ready, meet me down by the indoor arena.

Okay.

Let's go.

Sorry.

- Christina. - Huh?

- Go. - What do you mean?

We can do this later

when I'm in my new apartment.

Are you sure?

You can't keep a cowboy waiting.

Thanks, Aliyah. And safe travels.

That was quite a wake up call this morning.

- Hey. - Hey.

What's all this?

Come on, let me show you what we do here.

All right.

- Hey guys. - Hey.

Delilah. You know Corey.

This is our friend Christina.

Hi, Delilah.

Should we take Stardust for a walk?

There you go.

This way.

You got it. There you go.

Good girl.

Delilah has autism. She's nonverbal.

When she first came to us,

she wouldn't even get out of the car.

She wouldn't make eye contact.

Now, she doesn't need to be told what to do.

She just takes care of the horse as if it was her own.

That's incredible.

It may not seem like much,

but she's made more progress in just a few sessions

then she has in years of one-on-one therapy.

And now her parents bring her twice a week.

Oh, I see why this place means so much to you.

Come on. There's something else I wanna show you.

Bye.

- This way. - Where are we going?

Now it's your turn.

- My turn for what? - To ride. What else?

Oh, no, no.

Oh, I'm not a horse person.

Yeah, how do you know?

Because if I'm away from concrete too long,

then I get nervous.

Oh, don't you worry, I got the perfect horse for you.

I think you two have already met.

Oh, wait, this is the--

This is her, this is Spirit.

She's 25, makes her 75 in horse years,

so she's a senior horse.

Great, so she's nearsighted and has bad knees.

Means she's slow and reliable, okay?

But don't you worry, I'm gonna help you.

- You're serious. - Serious.

- Okay. - Let's do this.

Gonna get you up, grab the horn with your left hand.

- Okay. - Up here.

You're gonna bend your leg.

And on three, I'm gonna boost you up.

- Okay. - Are you ready?

- Yeah. - One, two, three.

Swing your right leg over.

- Woo. - That's it.

- That wasn't awkward. - You look good.

- We'll get you in these stirrups. - Okay.

You got your other foot in?

Good enough.

All right, hold onto the reins.

Okay.

Spirit will take care of you.

Don't go anywhere, okay?

I'll be right back.

- Okay. - Don't go anywhere.

- She's-- - Hold still.

- She's her own woman. - Just go, "whoa."

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Okay. Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

All right, how do you feel?

Like she could throw me off at any second?

She probably could, but she won't.

Oh, here we go, see?

Ready to go?

- Okay. - Squeeze your legs.

Make a little sound.

And we'll go.

- Oh. - Look at you.

You are a natural.

Oh, wow. This is amazing.

Here we go, I'll make a cowgirl outta you yet.

♪♪ We're not alone, we made it home this Christmas ♪♪

Look at us go.

You know, I spent all last night talking about myself.

I wanna know more about Christina Campbell.

What do you wanna know?

Everything.

So far, all I know is that she was previously

- afraid of horses and-- - Yes.

That she looks adorable when nervous.

How about what Heather said, is that true?

What's that?

That are good at dispensing advice,

but not so good on taking your own.

Just sort of come to the conclusion

that men don't really like women

who are very candid about their feelings.

It's either that or maybe some people

just aren't meant to find true love.

You know I, I don't believe that.

I don't think you believe it either.

Whoa.

This is my favorite place on the ranch.

It's beautiful.

Yes, it is.

- Christina Campbell. - Hi, this is Dakota K.

- Yes. Hi. - I wanted to let you

know that the part still hasn't shipped.

- Oh, you're kidding. - Unfortunately, no.

You said it would just be like a day or two.

It should only be a couple more days.

- Okay. - Sorry for the hold-up.

It's okay.

Will you call me the second that it does come in?

Yes, ma'am. Will do.

Great, thank you so much. All right.

It was Edgar at the auto shop.

- Oh, bad news? - Yeah, well

the part that was supposed to come in didn't,

so it's gonna be a couple more days.

Oh, that's unfortunate.

I should get back. Call my producer,

let her know what's going on.

Well, I would say that I'd race you,

but I'm afraid you might faint on the way.

Oh, are you afraid I would faint?

Well, you don't know me as well as you think you do.

- Oh. - Come on.

Okay.

- Hey. - Hey. Uh, so, bad news.

The mechanic called, and he said that that part

that was supposed to come in,

well it doesn't ship until tomorrow.

Christina, you are in Ohio, not Siberia.

It can't take that long to get a part in.

Look, I'm just telling you what they told me.

We're scheduled to go on the air in a few days.

The whole purpose of this special is to stoke interest

in the show before the holidays.

Look, I know, I didn't ask to be stuck here.

Okay, I really didn't wanna have to say this,

but you have to get to New York now.

No more waiting around.

Either have the car shipped

or have someone drive it out once it's fixed.

I know, you're right. Okay.

You want me to book you on a flight for tomorrow?

No, no, I can do that, it's fine.

I'll just, I'll tell him tomorrow.

I'm sorry.

I know it's not ideal, but there's just no other way.

It's okay. It's fine.

- I'll see you tomorrow. - Yeah. Okay.

I understand, but we had to fix it.

Last month it was the tractor, now it's the elevator.

It's just a matter of time before something else breaks.

What do you want me to tell you, Laura?

- It's upkeep. - Repairs aside,

we're barely keeping the ranch afloat as is.

- We need to cut costs. - I know that.

- Do you? - And I'm doing the best I can!

And that clearly isn't enough.

- Christina. - Hi, Heather.

Is your dad home?

No, he just left.

- Oh. - But you wanna come inside?

- Sure. Thanks. - Okay.

Wow, you really got it warm in here.

Do you want some coffee or something?

I don't know how to make it, but if you can.

That's sweet. No, thank you.

- I'm okay. - Sit.

Hey, I saw a car leave a few minutes ago.

Oh, that was just my Aunt Laura.

She and my dad were at it again.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Same old stuff.

She wants him to sell the ranch, he doesn't want to.

- That must be hard. - Just how it is.

What's that?

Oh, I was just working on my show.

Can I see it?

- Really? - Yeah, absolutely.

I haven't posted it yet. I'm still editing.

I get it. Let me see.

This is, "Saddlebred," the place for horse talk.

Join me on my family's ranch

and see all the amazing things we do here.

This week on, "Saddlebred," we're talking to Virgil,

a veteran in our equine therapy program.

Did you grow up around horses?

Not too many horses where I'm from.

And where is that?

East side of Cleveland.

Do you mind if I ask about your arm?

Be kinda hard not to notice.

I guess, but that's not what matters.

It's what everyone sees. Except the horses.

What people see is a man

who sacrificed for others.

Oh, Heather, it's really good.

You think so?

Yeah. You've got real talent.

It's not easy to talk to people like that.

You think I have rizz?

- Rizz? - Charisma.

Oh, you definitely have rizz.

But no more importantly than that, you have empathy.

Don't be afraid to show your vulnerability.

It helps your audience connect to you.

Don't worry, I have plenty of empathy.

Especially after what I went through.

You're a very strong young woman.

Thanks. But the truth is, after my mom died,

all anyone wanted to know was how I was doing.

I was actually more worried about my dad.

Yeah?

He didn't talk about it,

but I could tell how much he was hurting.

I just didn't know how to help him move forward.

What's wrong?

Heather, I gotta go.

Okay, I'll tell my dad you stopped by?

Yes, please do.

Oh!

Tell me you're at the airport.

I have an idea.

Please tell me it has something to do

with you teleporting to New York.

I wanna do the show from here, from Cedar Grove.

Aliyah?

I heard you.

I'm just giving you a minute to come to your senses.

No, no, no, it makes perfect sense.

Look, what's the main reason that our show is so successful?

You're a tremendous host.

Thank you. But no.

It's because we're not afraid to get real.

Okay?

And that's what I wanna do from here.

I wanna feature Corey, the owner of the ranch.

He lost his wife a few years ago.

Christina, you were the voice of Chicago.

And now hopefully New York.

You're the quintessential city girl.

No, it's not about geography, it's about emotion.

And his story, his story is about as emotional

as you can get.

You know, moving on after a devastating loss,

especially around the holidays.

It could work.

No, it will work.

We just, we won't do it live.

I'll prerecord all the interviews,

send you the raw audio.

We'll edit it together and release it as a podcast.

Trust me, I know what I'm doing.

I can't argue that, you always do.

You wanna do a show, Achilles?

Yeah.

Absolutely not.

- Why not? - Nobody will care.

No, my audience, they'll care.

I'm a private person.

Look, you don't have to talk about anything

that you're uncomfortable with.

Oh, you see, that's the thing.

I'm not comfortable talking about anything.

You talk about horses all the time.

Equine assisted therapy, all the people that it helps.

- Right. - That's different.

You know, it's not personal.

Well, it's very personal to the people that it helps.

That's not what I mean, I just mean that--

I know what you mean. And I don't wanna lie to you.

We will wanna talk about your loss,

but we're also gonna talk about the business

and all the help that it's doing.

You know, I wanna show the full picture.

Please, Dad.

You two drive a hard bargain.

Is that a yes?

- Yes. - Yay! It's a yes!

But only because of the equine therapy.

I mean, it wouldn't be fair for me to pass up this opportunity.

Okay, well, this is cause to celebrate.

Tonight, I am making you dinner.

It's not necessary.

No, I know, but I want to.

Well, only a foolish man would pass up a home cooked meal.

Is that some country wisdom?

I think that's universal wisdom.

Oh, my dad's been in a remarkably good mood lately.

Oh, do you think he's excited about the show?

Yeah, the show.

Did we get everything that you wanted?

Oh, I'm not eating with you guys tonight.

- No? - No, I have plans.

Got big plans, with a boy?

- Just friends. - Mm-hmm? Right.

Do you want one of these hats for your date?

- Stop. - Do you guys sell

- the hat you're wearing? - Stop.

- No, sorry. - No?

- Cheers to you. - Thank you.

Mm, that's a great wine.

Thank you for bringing it.

Absolutely. Christina, I did wanna talk

to you about something.

I've been thinking, you know, about the show.

And I'm having second thoughts.

Oh. Because?

Well, I don't want to do anything

that might tarnish Susan's memory.

I understand, I completely understand that.

And I don't wanna presume to know, you know,

how your wife would think or feel,

but I can promise you that we will honor her memory.

Corey. Now if there's one thing that I'm known for,

it's treating my guests with respect.

Let me think about it a little more, okay?

Yeah. Yeah, take all the time you need.

- Thank you for this. - Yeah, of course.

Thanks for dinner. And for listening.

Anytime.

Hey, Corey?

- Yeah? - I just...

I just wanted to say goodnight.

Right.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

Should have kissed him.

Hey, Dad.

Hey, you're home early.

Did you have fun?

It was okay. Where's Christina?

Oh, she's at the guest house.

- Was dinner okay? - Dinner was okay.

I did tell her I was having second thoughts

about doing the show.

What? Why?

Because of your mother.

What about her?

She was a private person.

She was a passionate person.

There's nothing wrong with letting people know

how much you loved her,

especially if some good can come from it.

Look, Dad. If the situation was reversed,

would you want Mom to do it?

Of course.

There you go.

But more importantly, Mom would want you to be happy.

I am happy.

Goodnight, Dad.

Hey.

When did you get so smart?

I've always been smart, just like my parents.

- We're all set. - And I just put these on?

Is this thing on?

Yeah, it's on.

I just haven't started recording yet.

Oh, okay.

Try to forget that the mic's there.

Just look at me, pretend we're having a normal conversation.

Just you and me, down by the pond.

Do you need to take that?

No, I silenced it.

- You sure? - Yeah.

Okay.

- You ready? - Yeah.

All right.

♪♪ As the weather changes ♪♪

This is Christina Campbell in Cedar Grove, Ohio.

I'm at the Cedar Grove ranch with its owner,

Corey Henderson.

And although it may appear

like you would expect a ranch to appear,

there are stables, paddocks, and a pasture.

There's something very special about Cedar Grove.

What is it about Cedar Grove that sets it apart?

It has such heart.

And it's really provided a safe space

for her to learn and grow.

It's a family legacy created in love.

I mean, all of my earliest memories

have to do with horses.

It's grown so much over the years,

and now with equine assisted therapy, we're changing lives.

Once I had to leave the service,

I wasn't doing too well.

Do you mind telling me a little more?

She had a difficult time, as you can imagine.

And the therapy helped?

More than I thought possible.

And now she's even more helpful

spreading the word than anyone.

She has her own YouTube show.

It's all about what it's like to live on a working ranch.

But now people are really starting to watch.

You must be very proud.

Yeah, I'm proud of everything she does.

What's your earliest memory

about growing up on a farm with horses?

My mom used to put me in front of her

in her lap on the saddle, and show me around the ranch.

So you must have just taken to it like a duck to water?

- Yeah, right away. - Yeah, like right away.

So what makes horses special compared to other animals?

I can find my center again, being around those horses.

The connection that you can experience with the horses.

Can't imagine doing anything else.

Thank you, Jennifer,

for taking the time to sit and talk with me.

Is it all right if I ask you about your wife?

Yeah.

Susan was a third-generation trainer.

She had this innate ability to understand the animals.

One time, we took in this old mare, Magnolia, a rescue horse.

What is a rescue horse?

It's a horse that's been abused or neglected.

You know, usually we become aware of them

from the local authorities or,

animal welfare operations.

Susan took to her immediately.

Made her recovery her personal mission.

Initially we thought we were gonna have to put her down,

but within a month, Magnolia was show jumping.

- That's incredible. - Yeah.

We have a problem.

So what about pushback from other farms in the area?

They might make a little noise at the county board meetings,

but in the past, every new development in the area

has been given the green light.

How about the environmental impact?

The ranch has always operated well

within federal guidelines. There won't be any surprises.

Excellent. That's not only important to our shareholders,

but also our residents.

Of course.

What do you think you're doing?

Corey, this is Stuart Summers.

He's with Great Lakes Development.

Nice to meet you, Corey.

This is an impressive setup you have here.

You can't just bring someone by

without checking with me first.

- This is a working ranch. - I did call and texted.

- I couldn't reach you. - Well, then you wait.

You wait for me to get back to you

and schedule a convenient time.

Corey, Mr. Summers is prepared

to make a very generous offer.

And I'm prepared to turn it down.

You haven't even heard it. Stop being so hardheaded.

The least you can do is listen.

For what reason?

Because you might like what he has to say.

All right look, you two clearly have some things

you need to discuss.

Why don't you give me a call

when you're ready to entertain an offer?

All right? Excuse me.

Stuart.

Well, that's great. That's just great.

We had a potential buyer and you just chased him away.

We always have a potential buyer.

Not like this one.

Yeah, what makes this one different?

'Cause I could have done the deal without you!

That's right. It was that much.

- Laura, I-- - Corey,

I'm not trying to hurt you.

I only have your best interests at heart.

I mean, I know it's a few years away,

but how are you gonna pay for Heather's college?

I'll find a way.

Not with the ranch's current revenue.

I see the accounting statements.

It is better to sell now,

while the prices are relatively high and stable.

We both know people, families, who have lost everything.

I don't want that to happen to you too.

The smart thing to do is sell now.

It's what Susan would've done.

And it's what she would want you to do.

That was awkward.

Yeah, can get like that sometimes.

Are you okay?

Yeah.

Are you sure?

Do you think he's gonna come back?

I thought so, but who knows?

Yeah.

I'm gonna go look for him.

Oh, hey, Jennifer.

Never a dull moment, huh?

Yeah. You seen Corey?

I assumed went back to finish the interview.

No, he never came back.

Well, there's just one thing to do.

Hop on. Go find him.

Oh, no.

Why not?

You did fine the other day.

Yeah, because I was with Corey,

but I can't do that alone.

Well, do you wanna find him or not?

♪♪ Hold on, hold on ♪♪

♪♪ To the family and the friends ♪♪

♪♪ That make you feel like you belong ♪♪

♪♪ Hold on, hold on ♪♪

♪♪ Home is where the heart is ♪♪

♪♪ So I'm sending you my love ♪♪

♪♪ Hold on ♪♪

♪♪ Home is where the heart is ♪♪

♪♪ So I'm sending you my love ♪♪

Oh, look at that. City girl can ride.

Well, you know, I'm a fast learner.

Yeah.

Sorry, I know you wanna finish the show.

I'm not worried about the show.

Maybe I should sell the ranch.

Do you wanna sell the ranch?

Do I want to? Of course not.

But life isn't always about doing what you want.

I mean, Laura may drive me crazy,

but she makes some fair points.

The ranch isn't making money.

Not enough, anyway.

what do you think I should do?

It's not my place to say.

So, you only offer advice on air, not in person?

It's different when you,

when you know the person. When you care about him.

I can't tell you what to do, Corey, I really can't.

You just gotta remember, you know?

You are not the only person that you have to think about.

- Heather? - Mm-hmm.

She's all I'm thinking about.

Well, then you have to remember

this is the place that she started the therapy

that helps her.

And it's the place that she does her show

that means so much to her.

It's home. And it's the place

that she feels the most connected to her mother.

Yeah.

You want to finish recording, don't you?

Only if you're ready.

Come on, let's go.

And that really is the key to it though, isn't it?

Finding the will to move on after a loss?

I was lucky enough to find true love once.

Some people never get to experience that,

so I guess I should be grateful.

You can be grateful and still be open to possibilities.

That may be true, but it hasn't happened yet.

That was great.

- That's it? - That's it.

Unless you can think of something else.

So what now?

Now I will send the audio files to my producer,

and we will make the magic happen.

Thank you.

That may be true, but it hasn't happened yet.

Okay, just tell me.

- It's gold. - Yeah?

Do you think it'll resonate in New York?

Oh, I think it'll resonate anywhere.

Christina, you're talking about themes that are universal.

We've all experienced love and loss,

and that's whether you're in New York, Chicago,

or wait, where are you at again?

- I'm in Cedar Grove. - Right. Cedar Grove.

So you've got my notes, you've got my raw audio.

You just do your thing.

- Christina. - Yeah?

When you get to New York,

I wanna hear all about about this Corey guy.

What do you mean?

I've heard you do thousands of interviews.

You can't fake that kind of a connection.

It's called being professional.

Uh-uh, it's called falling in love.

I'm not gonna do this with you right now.

I am not gonna do it.

No, I'm gonna call you later.

All right.

♪♪ I heard the bells on Christmas day ♪♪

♪♪ Their old familiar carols play ♪♪

♪♪ And wild and sweet the words repeat ♪♪

♪♪ Of peace on Earth, good will to men ♪♪

♪♪ I thought how, as the day had come ♪♪

♪♪ The belfries of all Christendom ♪♪

♪♪ Had rolled along the unbroken song ♪♪

Hi, welcome to the Sock Monkey Community.

- How are you? - Good. Thank you.

Thank you for coming in, happy holidays.

Wow.

All the sock monkey museums in the world.

I walked past this the other night and wanted to come in.

Everyone does. I'm just picking up a gift.

Well, you can't go wrong with a sock monkey.

- Mm. - Yeah.

I am, I just want what's best for Corey.

And you think that he doesn't know what that is?

Oh, Corey has many great qualities.

It's why my sister married him.

But business acumen isn't one of them.

You think it was a good offer?

I know it was a good offer.

It's the best one we can get, that's for sure.

What if, maybe for Corey,

the money isn't the most important thing?

Eventually you have to face reality.

Our revenue is going down, our expenses are rising.

It's not sustainable.

We have loans to pay back.

I wish I could help him.

I think you already have.

According to Heather,

she hasn't seen her father this happy in years.

I should go.

Laura, can I ask you a question?

Sure.

Corey was explaining a little bit

of the business structure of the ranch to me,

and he mentioned that if an offer came in

above a certain amount,

that you didn't need his permission to sell.

It's true.

And was it?

Way above.

And you didn't sell?

Well, there's the smart thing to do,

and then there's the right thing.

Sometimes they're the same thing.

That's when the decision is easy.

And when they're not?

Well, then I guess it depends on the person.

Yes, it does.

It was really good to see you.

You too.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Hello.

This is she.

I have good news.

The part came in this morning.

- Really? - Yes, ma'am.

- Sorry again for the-- - No, that's great.

It'll be ready first thing tomorrow.

No, that's great. Thank you.

- Thank you so much. - Come by anytime.

All right. Yeah, I'll be in tomorrow.

Thank you.

Corey.

Hey, good morning.

You know, I was gonna see if you wanted to have breakfast,

but I didn't wanna wake you.

Oh, that's sweet.

I just came by because I had to tell you something.

- Oh, is something wrong? - No, no, not exactly.

It's just the shop called and that part came in.

So my car will be ready tomorrow.

Oh, okay.

I just wanted to tell you that.

Yeah. Thank you.

Well, I guess I should, you know,

go get ready and pack and all that.

Of course.

Christina!

Don't go.

I have to, I told Edgar I'd be by tomorrow.

No, I mean, don't leave Cedar Grove.

- Corey. - What, is it

the craziest thing you've heard?

No, it's not the craziest.

Look, this time here with you and with Heather.

I wouldn't change that for anything in the world.

That doesn't have to end.

My future is in New York.

If your station didn't change formats,

would you have left Chicago?

I'm not sure.

But you were planning on moving to New York

because of extenuating circumstances, right?

I suppose.

Well, aren't these extenuating circumstances?

I never thought that I would find somebody again,

somebody that I care about so much.

Corey, I'm not gonna lie to you and tell you

that I don't have feelings for you, because I do.

It just would never work.

Why not?

Because your life is here, on this ranch, with Heather.

And there's just no place for...

it's just not me.

You know, for someone that's comfortable

telling other people to take a chance, to believe in love,

sure seems like you're not willing

to take the leap yourself.

I have to go.

I'm sorry.

♪♪ Ding dong, merrily on high ♪♪

♪♪ In heaven the bells are ringing ♪♪

♪♪ Ding dong, verily the sky ♪♪

♪♪ Is riven with angel singing ♪♪

I know, buddy.

♪♪ Gloria ♪♪

♪♪ Hosannah in excelsis ♪♪

Hey.

Christina?

Sorry, I didn't mean to disturb you.

Don't be silly.

I was just finishing up for the night.

You looking for Corey?

No, no, I was just taking a walk

and I saw all the lights were on, so I...

besides, I don't really think

Corey wants to see me right now anyway.

Well, clearly you are not as nosy as I am.

That's not it.

It's just you both are so transparent.

Oh?

You've really fallen for Corey.

But you think your future's in New York

and you're not about to throw that all away

on what you're afraid might be a temporary fling.

Corey, he wants you to stay,

but as much as he cares for you,

he's still not completely sure he can move on from Susan.

And he knows you're not the type of woman to compromise.

How did I do?

I mean, wow. Yeah.

You know, I was married once, didn't work out.

Do you regret it?

I'll always love him.

But no, it was the right decision.

I followed my heart.

You do that, you can't go wrong whatever you decide.

Thank you, Jennifer.

Thank you.

♪♪ You're the perfect kind of cause ♪♪

♪♪ Familiar voice on the other side ♪♪

♪♪ With you I'm sure, I'll never be alone ♪♪

♪♪ These are the moments, that lead us back to the start ♪♪

♪♪ These are the moments, we're never too far gone ♪♪

♪♪ Even though this life can take us on our own ♪♪

♪♪ We'll keep holding, on to every part ♪♪

♪♪ Leave it open, every door in our heart ♪♪

♪♪ We can follow the stars to show us where to go ♪♪

♪♪ Somewhere close, forever home ♪♪

♪♪ Forever home ♪♪

Yeah.

Whoa.

Hi.

Hey.

I just wanted to say goodbye.

You're leaving this early?

Yeah, yeah, it's a long drive, so.

I just saw Heather. Said goodbye.

She promised to keep listening to my show.

I promised to subscribe to hers.

She'll appreciate that, I'm sure.

Look, Corey, if you ever,

if you ever come to New York, then--

Listen, Christina, I got a lot of work to do.

So that's it? That's goodbye?

I'm not going anywhere.

Corey, you have to understand, I have--

I do understand. I understand all too well.

I hope you find what you're looking for in New York.

All right, so catch me up.

So yesterday I met with Phil, the station manager,

and then later I had lunch

with some of the other show producers.

I met the chief engineer

and he gave me a tour of the studio.

They say he is a technical genius, which checks out

'cause I didn't understand half

of what he was talking about.

Take a look.

Oh, wow.

Just wait until you see the studio.

What do you think?

I think it's the nicest studio I've ever seen.

Come on, I wanna introduce you to Phil.

You'll be spending plenty of time in here soon enough.

There you are.

Phil, I would like to introduce you to

Christina Campbell.

The Heart of Chicago.

Well, not anymore.

And Christina, this is the station manager, Phil Curran.

It is so nice to finally put a face with the voice.

Well, not much of a face, I'm afraid,

but a lot happier now that you're here.

Phil listened to the final mix of the show this morning.

I figured I'd better get on it since it drops tonight.

- And? - Loved it.

Just loved it, Christina.

It's a heck of a way to kick off your show.

Well, I'm so glad that you feel that way.

- Interesting place, that? - Cedar Grove.

Right, Cedar Grove.

What's that they say?

Nice place, but I wouldn't wanna live there.

- They say that, right? - Yeah. Yeah.

Welcome back to, "Christina in the City."

If you're just joining us, we've been talking

to Corey Henderson at Cedar Grove Stables.

So your wife, Susan, she passed around the holidays?

Yeah, a couple weeks before Christmas.

That's when I felt her lost the most.

And when you're working on a ranch,

you don't have much free time.

There's always something that needs to be done.

The holidays were the one time we got to relax,

to take stock as a family.

But suddenly all these traditions we had...

it all changed.

It was hard on all of us.

My daughter, Heather, she's tough,

but she had a difficult time, as you can imagine.

And the equine- assisted therapy, that helped?

Oh, yeah. More than I thought possible.

And now, she's even more helpful

spreading the word than anyone.

She even has her own YouTube show, "Saddlebred,"

where she talks about life at Cedar Grove Stables.

This can't be real.

And that really is the key to it though,

right?

Finding a way to move on after a loss.

I was lucky enough to find true love once.

Some people never get to experience that.

So, I guess I should be grateful.

You can be grateful

and still be open to possibilities.

That may be true, but it hasn't happened, yet.

- Hey. - Hey, where you been?

I've been trying to call you.

Oh, I didn't hear my phone. What's up?

Well, the overnight numbers came in.

And?

Through the roof.

- That's great. - What's wrong?

- Nothing. - Come on.

- Christina. - Hmm?

Yeah?

I've been your producer for over 10 years,

and your best friend for nearly as long.

I know when something's wrong.

Corey asked me to stay.

And I wanted to.

I really wanted to,

but ultimately I just...

couldn't do it.

Of course you couldn't.

This is an opportunity of a lifetime.

Yeah, I know, of a lifetime.

I know how you feel about Corey,

I heard the interview.

But we have a brand-new show starting here

next week, in New York.

Maybe it doesn't have to.

So, what do you think?

Well, this isn't how I envisioned

the start of our partnership. But if these numbers hold,

heck, if they decrease by less than 50%,

I'd be hard pressed to tell you how to do anything.

The numbers don't lie.

And neither does the heart.

I've made my decision.

Well, we can talk details another time.

For now, I think it's best if I just wish you good luck.

I won't let you down, Phil. I promise.

I'll make sure of it.

People love you, Christina.

You got a great thing going.

Now, go have a Merry Christmas

and then get ready to crush the competition.

Thank you, Phil.

It's gonna be a white Christmas this year.

I can just feel it.

Think you're right, kiddo. Looks like it's gonna snow.

♪♪ We wish you a merry Christmas ♪♪

You know what, don't wait for me.

I wanna put blankets on the horses in case it does snow.

Oh, no. Sit down, I'll take care of it.

You sure? ♪♪ And a happy new year ♪♪

Yeah. You all dig in. I'll be right back.

♪♪ Good tidings we bring ♪♪

♪♪ To you and your kin ♪♪

♪♪ We wish you a merry Christmas ♪♪

♪♪ And a happy, happy, happy new year ♪♪

I know, girl. I miss her too.

And I missed you.

It's okay, you don't have to say anything.

But what are you doing here?

You should be in New York.

Oh, it's kind of funny because when I was in New York,

I thought I should be here with you and Heather.

You were right. I was afraid.

Oh, it doesn't matter. You're here now.

And I'm not going anywhere.

What about your show?

Well, when the numbers came in from the episode

that we recorded here, they were off the charts.

So I figured why not give the people what they want?

We don't even have a radio station here.

I don't need to record it live.

Besides, I've always had more listeners

for my podcast anyway.

And your bosses, they were okay with this?

They understood, especially when I told them

how much money they could save by producing the show here,

they came around pretty quickly.

Oh, you've made Heather a very happy young lady.

Her show is blowing up, as she says.

But that's not even the best part.

Ever since it's aired,

we've been bombarded with therapy requests.

Not to mention boarding and riding lessons.

I mean, our stables are almost at full capacity.

And then when Laura saw how much business it generated,

selling became the last thing on her mind.

Well, it's only gonna get better because my listeners,

they'll wanna visit the place where I record the show.

And what about you?

You'll really be happy here?

There's no place that I would rather be.

So that's all for now.

This is Christina Campbell from, "Christina on the Ranch."

Tune in next time and always remember,

if I can find love, then you can too.

Oh my gosh.

Oh my gosh.

- Cheers. - Wow!

♪♪ Time flies when you're on my mind ♪♪

♪♪ And I know that I'll be all right ♪♪

♪♪ 'Cause I'm home for Christmas ♪♪

♪♪ And I find in the mystery ♪♪

♪♪ There's a hope like I'm meant to be ♪♪

♪♪ Home for Christmas ♪♪

♪♪ Here under the lights we come alive ♪♪

♪♪ Frozen in time ♪♪

♪♪ As a symphony of music unfolds ♪♪

♪♪ We're not alone ♪♪

♪♪ We made it home this Christmas ♪♪

♪♪ Now you're lying awake with me ♪♪

♪♪ And there's nowhere I'd rather be than ♪♪

♪♪ Home for Christmas ♪♪

♪♪ Here under the lights we come alive ♪♪

♪♪ Frozen in time ♪♪

♪♪ As a symphony of music unfolds ♪♪

♪♪ We're not alone ♪♪

♪♪ We made it home this Christmas ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Oh oh oh oh oh ♪♪

♪♪ Here under the lights we come alive ♪♪

♪♪ Frozen in time ♪♪

♪♪ As a symphony of music unfolds ♪♪

♪♪ We're not alone ♪♪

♪♪ We made it home this Christmas ♪♪