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I imagine your car is stuffed, but I did
send a few more gifts for you to take

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to the chateau. I said not to go
overboard.

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This is overboard.

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It's Christmas.

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I can spoil my niece if I want.

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Are all of those for me?

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Some are for Mom, Dad, and Grandma, but
other than that... Thanks, Aunt Margo.

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Honey, can you go get my purse from the
side?

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Are you sure you can't make it? I don't
like the thought of you being alone on

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the holidays.

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If you are, in fact, going to be alone.

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To answer your question, no, I'm not
seeing anyone.

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Well, then you have to come. You have to
be with your family.

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The Christmas concerts are already sold
out. Pulling the plug now would be

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tough.

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Speaking of tough, did you see my latest
review?

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Uh, no.

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I've been super busy, and you know what
they say about critics.

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No. What?

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I'm sure they say something.

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Oh, hey, hon. It's, uh, it's Margo. Oh,
hey, Margo.

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Did you tell her how we thought that
critic was out of her mind?

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Too busy, huh?

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Well, it wasn't all bad, right? I mean,
she did say some good things. She said,

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technically gifted but lacks musicality,
which is basically a nice way of saying

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that I play with no heart, which is one
of the worst things you could say about

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a pianist. Marco, are you just carrying
that review with you wherever you go?

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No. You cannot get so hung up on what
one critic says.

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But this is Evelyn March.

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The Evelyn March?

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Oh, I'm sorry. My bad. You better frame
that and get it up on the wall. Ha. I'm

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glad you find humor in this.

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Which is why I love you. Listen, I'm
running late for the rehearsal.

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Send pictures.

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Promise? Promise.

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Love you.

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What?

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Wonderful.

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I could hear you play all the time and
it would never get old. Can't go wrong

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with the class.

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Is everything okay?

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Oh, yeah.

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It's an old building. Nothing little
maintenance can't handle.

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Don't worry.

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Everything will be under control by the
time the house lights go down on opening

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night.

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Hey, sorry I'm late. I'm starved. Let's
eat.

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Eat? Who has time for lunch?

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Ten days until the Christmas concert,
and I had two performers drop out

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Oh, what happened?

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Oh, skiing, huh? Well, actually, falling
while skiing happened. My violinist,

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she broke her arm. Oh, is she okay?

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Yeah, minor breaks, but she'll be in a
cast for a few weeks. Coffee?

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No, I'm good.

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Horrible. Sorry to hear that.

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Well, and then my tenor, Phil.

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Yep.

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He had to go home early. He went into
labor with his wife.

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I figured.

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So he's out. And then my director,
because of all this, he got cold feet,

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he's out.

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Wow. Sounds like you're going to have to
cancel.

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Can't. Almost sold out.

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But you know what?

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I'm not worried.

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And here's why.

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Because I know the perfect person to
help out with this.

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And someone who might just want to help
out an old college roommate in process.

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Wait, I thought we were just going to
grab a burger.

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No. I knew if I asked you over the
phone, you'd resist.

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I would love to help, but I'm kind of
busy with my teaching gig. You know, my

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full -time teaching gig.

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See, resistance.

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Adam, I am this close to landing a chair
position of the music department. Now

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is not a good time for me to take on new
projects, especially ones that happen

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in ten days.

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Oh, see, you're the only person I know
who can pull this off.

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The great Dr. Jackson Lewis. I know what
you're doing.

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Yeah, it's called flattery. Is it
working?

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No, it's not working.

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Come on, I'm desperate here. Don't make
me be the guy.

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Left to cancel the annual Christmas
concert before it even began.

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Please, we're almost sold out.

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Full house.

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Okay, if I were to say yes, and that is
a big if.

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Please go on.

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Do you have any performers left?

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Emily Dawson.

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Emily Dawson?

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Emily, wow.

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Yeah. Yeah, a Broadway pedigree voice
like an angel. Right?

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I mean, I...

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I guess I could build a concert around
her.

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Okay, I don't know where you're going,
but I like it.

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So are you in?

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Yeah. Yes.

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You're a lifesaver.

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Come on. Let me drive you to lunch.

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Oh, I hope everybody's hungry.

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Mm -hmm.

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I'm starving for dessert.

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Can you think of anything that I can get
your mom for Christmas? Because I'm...

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Got it, Grandma.

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What?

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A pony?

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A pony?

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That's a present for you.

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And here you go.

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Thanks, honey. No problem.

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Okay, now, do we prefer the brownies or
the mini cupcake?

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I prefer them both the same.

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Oh, I'm sure you do.

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You should really try the cinnamon apple
cider.

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Why are you here?

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Surprise! So what about your concerts,
honey?

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Unfortunately, the theater we're in
started to show its age. The fire

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shut us down until repairs were
finished. Shows were canceled.

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Well, that is amazing news.

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Yeah. I mean, you know what I mean.

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So I get to relax and enjoy Christmas
with my family.

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Well, there's an extra bedroom in the
suite with your name on it. Great. I am

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happy you are here. Me too, Mom.

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Oh, looks like you have a fan.

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Sorry to bother you, but aren't you...
She is.

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Margot Hammond. The one and only.

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I'm a huge fan.

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My girlfriend and I saw you in Chicago
last year.

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You were amazing.

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I'm glad you enjoyed it.

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There's a beautiful grand just sitting
there if you're interested.

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Oh, thank you.

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Please don't bring it, Margot.

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Please?

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Please? Well, I don't know.

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Every time I eat here, I am reminded how
good the food is. Right? Yeah.

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Oh, no, no, no, no.

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My treat.

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Believe me.

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You're going to earn this meal. Well,
thank you. Thank you.

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So, what did they have planned for the
finale?

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Honestly, I think they were thinking,
like, a sing -along?

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Get everyone into it?

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Get them into the spirit, something
uplifting?

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No, I mean, we have Emily Dawson. Let's
utilize her. I'm all ears.

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What do you got?

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Oh, let's figure it out. Hey, whatever
you decide, this is your baby now. All

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right? I'm just glad to be working with
you.

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Just haven't seen you in a while, man.
Well, I'm the single guy. You're married

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with kids. That's sort of how it goes,
right?

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Speaking of which, Jeannie?

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No, Jeannie.

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She wants to introduce you to someone.

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Well, tell Jeannie thanks, but not
really in the dating pool right now.

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Does that mean there's a someone?

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Let's just say I'm plenty busy with
work.

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Was that before?

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Not still pining over the one that got
away? No, of course not. That was a long

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time ago.

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Yeah.

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But hey, we're not here to talk about my
romantic life because I have a concert

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to prepare. You do have a lot of work to
do. I do.

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Yes.

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Who's that?

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I'm not sure.

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Nobody's scheduled for today.

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But whoever it is, they're good. Yeah,
beyond good. They're amazing.

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Excuse me. I... Jackson.

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Margo.

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What? Wow, what are you doing here?

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I, um, I'm here with my family.

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Wow, yeah, you got the whole gang there.

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Why are you here?

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You remember Adam?

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Adam Johnson.

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Yes, he's exactly the same guy as he was
in college, and he convinced me to step

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in last minute to direct the Christmas
concert.

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Adam!

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Wow, uh, how are you? It's been years.

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You look exactly the same. People keep
telling me that.

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You know what's interesting?

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Jackson and I were literally just
talking about how the two of us... How

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ago it was that we all graduated from
college.

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Are you still teaching at Gervais?

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Yeah, I cello and music theory, and I
got my PhD.

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Wow. And he's being humble. He's also on
the shortlist for the chair of the

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music department.

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Congratulations. It's not official yet.

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A little early for congratulations, but
thank you.

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Well, they'd be lucky to have you.

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You should come say hi to everyone.

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Yeah. Come on. After you.

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Put the big juju bee on the phone.

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Yeah.

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Jackson? Hi.

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It's the whole family.

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And this is Adam, an old friend from
college.

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Hi. That can't be Simone.

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I'm definitely me.

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Who are you?

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I am your Aunt Margo's... Your Aunt
Margo and I used to play music together.

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Last time I saw you, you were just a
baby.

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You were in a band?

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Not exactly a band. I played cello. She
played the piano. It was a quartet.

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Classical music.

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Yeah. Kind of the reaction we got from
our audience sometimes.

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I don't know. You guys were so amazing
together.

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Musically.

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So, what brings you to the Chateau?

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Jackson is directing the Christmas
concert.

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Oh, how exciting. When is it? It's
Christmas in the ballroom.

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Will you still be here for that? We
certainly will. We would love to come. I

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think I have a few seats still available
for guests such as yourselves.

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Adam works PR here at the Chateau.

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Well, I guess we'll be seeing you very
soon then. Yeah, it was really nice to

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see you all again.

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I've got to get back to work.

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Please enjoy your stay, and we'll see
you all at the concert.

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It was bad.

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I messed up quite.

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Are you kidding me?

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You are way better than I was at your
age.

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Are you at least having fun?

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Yes. Especially when I'm playing
Christmas music.

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Okay. Well, that's all that matters.

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Okay, kiddo. Time for bed.

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Can Aunt Margo read me a story?

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I would love to.

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Go get ready. I'll be up in a minute.

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She's so hard on herself.

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What?

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You were the exact same when you were
her age.

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You still are.

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That's not true.

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Okay, maybe a little.

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You're both naturals. Well, let's hope
she plays from the heart.

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It was one person's opinion.

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I know.

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And it's not even my first bad review.
It's not even my first bad review from

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Evelyn.

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It's just that she hit the nail on the
head this time.

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My playing has lost passion.

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Heart.

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The truth is, I've been feeling
uninspired for a while, but I didn't

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could tell in my performances.

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I guess I was wrong.

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Everybody has their ups and downs.

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You'll find the connection again.

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I hope so.

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I really appreciate you coming in on
such short notice.

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Emily should be here any minute.

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You didn't hear it?

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Hear what?

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I'm not going to make it.

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Emily has laryngitis.

255
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We need to cancel. No, no, no, no.

256
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No. People come here for the Christmas
experience.

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You can't cancel the first Christmas
concert.

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I appreciate your dedication, but we
need to face the facts here. We have ten

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days until the Christmas. Nine days.

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Nine. We have...

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No performer, no musicians, no future
artists.

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Really, all we have is you, me, and this
cookie.

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It's going to be gone soon.

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Okay, do you remember when we left our
art history term paper until the last

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minute and we had to stay up for two
days? We chugged coffee, but we got it

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done.

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That's because we were in college and we
didn't know any better, okay? And if I

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remember correctly, we also had Margo,
who's an art history whiz, by the way.

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I'm a genius.

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Genie, I don't... Where are you going?

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Margo.

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Margo?

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Margo. We get Margo to play the concert.
You want Margo to play the concert?

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Yeah, if you just keep repeating
everything I'm saying, this is going to

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forever. Yes. No, let me be clear.

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No. Wait.

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You still hold a grudge.

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A grudge? Please, no.

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Think about this, okay?

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Margo is perfect.

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Great musician.

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She's going to say no, I promise.

283
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Then ask her. If it'll make you shut up,
I'll ask her.

284
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Thank you.

285
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Well,

286
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the choir sounds awesome.

287
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Yes, they're particularly good this
year.

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I must tell you, I was very impressed
with your preliminary proposal for the

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department. Adding in an international
competition is a great idea.

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It'll add so much needed diversity and
increase enrollment.

291
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I get the sense there's a but coming.

292
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Yes, but.

293
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The department chair is a highly coveted
position, and we have some very strong

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candidates. I just want to be up front.

295
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I appreciate that.

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The committee will be meeting to make
their decision in the coming days, and

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whoever is selected will be ready to
start next semester.

298
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Well, I appreciate you even giving me
the opportunity.

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And in truth, I'm going to have my hands
full for the next ten days.

300
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I was asked to direct the Christmas
concert at the Chateau this year.

301
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Concert at the Chateau?

302
00:15:51,250 --> 00:15:54,110
I'd be very interested to see that,
provided I could get tickets.

303
00:15:54,390 --> 00:15:56,030
Well, I might know a guy.

304
00:15:56,350 --> 00:15:57,510
All right, I'll hold you to that.

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Bye -bye.

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Here

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you

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go. One extra rich hot chocolate with a
candy cane stirrer. Thanks.

309
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And chocolates.

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I remember how much you like these.

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Out with it.

312
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What?

313
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What do you want?

314
00:16:25,120 --> 00:16:29,060
Oh, nothing. I just thought it'd be nice
for us to take this opportunity to

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catch up.

316
00:16:31,640 --> 00:16:34,420
You always used to bribe me with
chocolate when you needed help with

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Like that time you and Adam needed help
with your term papers?

318
00:16:37,340 --> 00:16:41,860
That's not ringing a bell. But speaking
of Adam, he did want me to ask you

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something. Really?

320
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Yes.

321
00:16:45,040 --> 00:16:48,940
Adam thought that it would be great if
you would be interested in performing in

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the Christmas concert.

323
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Adam thought that might be great.

324
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Uh -huh.

325
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I told him that it would be a huge step
down for someone of your musical

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caliber.

327
00:16:57,740 --> 00:17:00,700
But hold him, I'd ask anyway.

328
00:17:04,280 --> 00:17:05,420
So are you going to ask?

329
00:17:06,359 --> 00:17:08,720
What? If I want to play in the concert?

330
00:17:09,160 --> 00:17:10,160
Well, that's a great idea.

331
00:17:11,079 --> 00:17:12,560
I want to hear you say the words.

332
00:17:12,880 --> 00:17:13,880
Okay.

333
00:17:17,550 --> 00:17:20,210
Would you be interested in playing in
the Christmas concert?

334
00:17:22,369 --> 00:17:23,910
Do you really think that's a good idea?

335
00:17:26,150 --> 00:17:30,010
Well, it's not for me. It's for Adam,
and it's a big deal for him.

336
00:17:31,070 --> 00:17:33,650
And it might be great for you to play
for the pure joy of it.

337
00:17:34,030 --> 00:17:37,710
No judgment, no snarky reviewers.

338
00:17:39,350 --> 00:17:41,030
Keeping an eye on my career, I see.

339
00:17:42,250 --> 00:17:43,270
Yeah, maybe a little bit.

340
00:17:58,220 --> 00:17:59,400
I'm surprised you even asked me.

341
00:17:59,840 --> 00:18:00,840
Asked what?

342
00:18:01,620 --> 00:18:05,080
Jackson asked Margot to play in the
Christmas concert because apparently the

343
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headliner got sick.

344
00:18:06,480 --> 00:18:07,740
Well, that's amazing news.

345
00:18:08,100 --> 00:18:09,100
I said no.

346
00:18:09,600 --> 00:18:10,600
No? Why?

347
00:18:10,760 --> 00:18:14,540
It's the 90s. He's crazy if he thinks he
can put a show together that quickly.

348
00:18:14,880 --> 00:18:16,220
Well, he probably could if he had you.

349
00:18:16,580 --> 00:18:18,960
He'll find someone else or they'll have
to cancel.

350
00:18:20,300 --> 00:18:21,300
Where are you guys off to?

351
00:18:21,680 --> 00:18:25,240
I promised Simone we'd build a snowman
while we were here. Care to join us?

352
00:18:25,620 --> 00:18:26,720
Yeah, I'll catch up with you.

353
00:18:27,180 --> 00:18:29,040
For what it's worth, I think it's a
great idea.

354
00:18:29,280 --> 00:18:30,280
Me too.

355
00:18:30,360 --> 00:18:31,360
Me three.

356
00:18:32,400 --> 00:18:33,400
Fine.

357
00:18:37,040 --> 00:18:39,320
So, do you want to tell me the real
reason you said no?

358
00:18:39,540 --> 00:18:41,200
The concert is in nine days.

359
00:18:41,620 --> 00:18:43,200
That's not enough time to prepare.

360
00:18:43,540 --> 00:18:45,360
I'm your mother. You can't fool me.

361
00:18:45,840 --> 00:18:48,700
You must have plenty of pieces to choose
from from the concert that was

362
00:18:48,700 --> 00:18:50,960
canceled. I just don't think it's a good
idea.

363
00:18:51,600 --> 00:18:54,800
I'm not sure if you remember how things
ended between us, but it's still very

364
00:18:54,800 --> 00:18:55,920
fresh in my mind.

365
00:18:56,330 --> 00:18:59,950
I remember that you were given an
opportunity in New York. A once in a

366
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opportunity. Yes, but you did leave.

367
00:19:03,270 --> 00:19:07,130
Are you taking his side? I learned a
long time ago not to take sides. I am

368
00:19:07,130 --> 00:19:10,610
saying that it was probably pretty
difficult for him to ask you to do this.

369
00:19:12,110 --> 00:19:15,910
And I can think of four people who would
just love to hear you play on Christmas

370
00:19:15,910 --> 00:19:16,910
Day.

371
00:19:18,450 --> 00:19:19,450
Think about it.

372
00:19:35,920 --> 00:19:39,180
I don't believe that. Yeah, that makes
two of us. At first she said no, and

373
00:19:39,180 --> 00:19:41,760
she had a change of heart. I gotta get
busy changing the poster.

374
00:19:42,020 --> 00:19:45,120
Christmas at the Chateau with Margot
Hammond. We have something to build a

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concert around. We're gonna start
rehearsing at the college later today.

376
00:19:48,300 --> 00:19:51,420
Oh, that reminds me. I have to get back
there. I have that meeting. I totally

377
00:19:51,420 --> 00:19:53,000
forgot about booking the rehearsal
space.

378
00:19:53,780 --> 00:19:55,840
Hey, you get that. And thank you.
Thanks.

379
00:20:02,880 --> 00:20:03,880
Hi.

380
00:20:05,660 --> 00:20:06,880
You were right on time.

381
00:20:08,580 --> 00:20:11,880
So, I thought we could get started with
the finale. I'm eager to hear what you

382
00:20:11,880 --> 00:20:12,880
have.

383
00:20:13,300 --> 00:20:17,160
Well, I thought I would do a classical
arrangement of Deck the Halls. It's what

384
00:20:17,160 --> 00:20:18,160
I was going to play at the concert.

385
00:20:19,440 --> 00:20:20,440
Where is everyone?

386
00:20:23,020 --> 00:20:24,020
We are everyone.

387
00:20:25,220 --> 00:20:28,700
Jackson. Yeah, did I mention we're sort
of in a tough spot with the other acts?

388
00:20:29,720 --> 00:20:32,880
Tough as in? We don't have any other
acts.

389
00:20:34,770 --> 00:20:39,030
Emily Dawson has laryngitis, our
violinist broke her arm, and our tenor's

390
00:20:39,030 --> 00:20:42,510
went into labor early. But I'm not
worried. You know why? Because I have

391
00:20:42,930 --> 00:20:46,590
Christmas at the Chateau featuring
Margot Hammond, one night only.

392
00:20:46,850 --> 00:20:47,850
One piece only.

393
00:20:48,410 --> 00:20:52,670
Jackson, I can't carry an entire concert
on eight days of notice. And I'm here

394
00:20:52,670 --> 00:20:53,870
to hang out with my family.

395
00:20:54,990 --> 00:20:57,870
I guess I could ask the Durant College
Choir. They're good.

396
00:20:58,090 --> 00:21:01,750
Okay, yeah, that's a good start. Look,
we'll just have to think outside the

397
00:21:02,650 --> 00:21:03,650
Oui.

398
00:21:04,900 --> 00:21:10,020
Yes, I don't know how I got myself into
this mess, but my family is very much

399
00:21:10,020 --> 00:21:11,260
looking forward to the Christmas
concert.

400
00:21:12,780 --> 00:21:15,420
As they say, the show must go on.

401
00:21:15,960 --> 00:21:17,500
We will figure it out together.

402
00:21:17,760 --> 00:21:18,759
Thank you.

403
00:21:18,760 --> 00:21:19,940
I appreciate that.

404
00:21:21,180 --> 00:21:24,340
But I guess you kind of feel like you
probably owe me.

405
00:21:27,120 --> 00:21:28,560
I owe you?

406
00:21:29,060 --> 00:21:31,740
Yeah, because of how things ended.

407
00:21:33,070 --> 00:21:36,050
I mean, specifically you leaving.

408
00:21:36,990 --> 00:21:38,050
Not that simple.

409
00:21:38,930 --> 00:21:43,230
Yeah, well, let's... Just say we maybe
see things differently.

410
00:21:43,590 --> 00:21:44,590
I think that's safe to say.

411
00:21:45,790 --> 00:21:48,090
Okay. Well, let's get rehearsing.

412
00:22:03,560 --> 00:22:05,580
You sounded great as always. Thank you.

413
00:22:05,820 --> 00:22:06,840
Hey, do you need a ride?

414
00:22:07,640 --> 00:22:10,300
My mom dropped me off. I was going to
call for a ride.

415
00:22:10,520 --> 00:22:11,720
Oh, I can give you a ride.

416
00:22:22,860 --> 00:22:25,080
Oh, any big holiday evening plans?

417
00:22:25,850 --> 00:22:28,850
Well, I was going to head over to the
music store in Lafayette to buy some

418
00:22:28,850 --> 00:22:29,850
Nutella strings.

419
00:22:30,030 --> 00:22:33,810
Oh, that reminds me. I was going to buy
Simone a book of Christmas music. Oh,

420
00:22:33,830 --> 00:22:34,930
why don't we go together?

421
00:22:36,710 --> 00:22:39,990
Well, I... Come on. There's no need to
take separate trips. That way we can

422
00:22:39,990 --> 00:22:41,630
brainstorm on how to salvage this
concert.

423
00:22:43,230 --> 00:22:44,230
Okay. Great.

424
00:22:44,550 --> 00:22:46,410
I'll pick you up in an hour. Sounds
good.

425
00:22:48,150 --> 00:22:49,150
Thanks for the ride.

426
00:22:49,670 --> 00:22:50,670
You're welcome.

427
00:22:58,270 --> 00:22:59,950
Good job. Those look great.

428
00:23:00,630 --> 00:23:03,430
These look great, too. I think we should
get going.

429
00:23:03,710 --> 00:23:04,950
Dad and I are going to watch Rudolph.

430
00:23:05,390 --> 00:23:06,390
It's tradition.

431
00:23:07,610 --> 00:23:08,610
Bye.

432
00:23:09,110 --> 00:23:10,210
I should get going, too.

433
00:23:10,410 --> 00:23:11,570
Oh, where are you going?

434
00:23:11,790 --> 00:23:15,210
I have an idea for a Christmas present
for Simone. You already sent gifts.

435
00:23:15,510 --> 00:23:17,190
It's just a little extra something.

436
00:23:17,710 --> 00:23:20,910
Jackson and I are going to the music
shop in Lafayette, and I wanted to get

437
00:23:20,910 --> 00:23:22,510
a book of Christmas music for the piano.

438
00:23:22,750 --> 00:23:23,750
You and Jackson.

439
00:23:23,770 --> 00:23:25,130
That sounds nice.

440
00:23:26,530 --> 00:23:29,550
What? Oh, nothing, I'm not saying the
words. Oh, but your face is.

441
00:23:30,650 --> 00:23:31,650
I don't know.

442
00:23:31,790 --> 00:23:36,390
It's just, you two have this thing. No
matter how long it's been, it's like no

443
00:23:36,390 --> 00:23:37,390
time has passed.

444
00:23:37,430 --> 00:23:39,090
I was sad when you two broke up.

445
00:23:40,030 --> 00:23:41,450
I'm sorry, I'm just being honest.

446
00:23:42,670 --> 00:23:44,790
You know, you were made for each other.

447
00:23:45,590 --> 00:23:50,010
And then when you played together,
perfect harmony, until we hit a

448
00:23:50,850 --> 00:23:52,570
First loves are always tricky, honey.

449
00:23:52,890 --> 00:23:54,990
Working together just adds pressure
with...

450
00:23:55,440 --> 00:23:57,080
travel and creative differences.

451
00:23:57,860 --> 00:23:58,860
You're right about that.

452
00:23:59,140 --> 00:24:01,900
But you are wrong about my first love.
That was music.

453
00:24:05,440 --> 00:24:08,840
Jackson and I seemed to work through our
creative differences, but we had

454
00:24:08,840 --> 00:24:11,080
different ideas of the directions of our
lives.

455
00:24:11,500 --> 00:24:17,040
He was okay being a big fish in a small
pond, and I wanted London and Paris and

456
00:24:17,040 --> 00:24:17,819
New York.

457
00:24:17,820 --> 00:24:19,480
Well, you just never know what's going
to happen.

458
00:24:19,740 --> 00:24:21,500
You're different people now than you
were then.

459
00:24:22,840 --> 00:24:23,840
Oh!

460
00:24:24,140 --> 00:24:25,380
Hi. Hi, Jackson.

461
00:24:25,760 --> 00:24:26,760
Hi, everyone.

462
00:24:27,900 --> 00:24:29,620
Ooh, these look amazing.

463
00:24:30,080 --> 00:24:33,380
Well, your timing is perfect because
these need topping. Oh, no, we're going

464
00:24:33,380 --> 00:24:35,580
get going. Oh, no, we've got some time.
I'd love to help. Great.

465
00:24:35,920 --> 00:24:39,760
Great. Well, we actually have to go out
to a Christmas card. Right.

466
00:24:40,440 --> 00:24:43,280
Oh, and you know, I think I'm going to
give these to the concierge. They've

467
00:24:43,280 --> 00:24:44,280
so good to us.

468
00:24:44,380 --> 00:24:45,940
So we'll see you later.

469
00:24:46,940 --> 00:24:47,940
Bye. Bye.

470
00:24:48,200 --> 00:24:49,200
See you soon.

471
00:24:49,560 --> 00:24:51,960
Oh, oh, oh. Oh, no.

472
00:24:52,720 --> 00:24:55,720
No? No? I'm pretty sure I'm doing this
completely wrong. Yeah.

473
00:24:56,820 --> 00:24:57,820
Hey.

474
00:24:58,340 --> 00:24:59,920
You need an apron?

475
00:25:00,240 --> 00:25:01,240
Great idea.

476
00:25:29,130 --> 00:25:31,890
Wow, you're a wonderful player. I'm
really impressed.

477
00:25:32,110 --> 00:25:33,110
Buying or browsing?

478
00:25:34,830 --> 00:25:38,310
Buying. I need some strings for my cello
and a sound post adjustment.

479
00:25:38,610 --> 00:25:39,610
I can do that.

480
00:25:40,190 --> 00:25:41,490
Might be a day or so.

481
00:25:45,410 --> 00:25:46,410
Anything else?

482
00:25:47,950 --> 00:25:52,330
I need a book of Christmas music for a
beginner piano player.

483
00:25:52,810 --> 00:25:53,810
How old?

484
00:25:53,870 --> 00:25:54,870
She's nine.

485
00:25:57,770 --> 00:26:01,450
Do you know who that is? A really salty
music shop owner? Sam Bennett.

486
00:26:02,090 --> 00:26:03,090
Who?

487
00:26:06,330 --> 00:26:07,330
Oh.

488
00:26:08,270 --> 00:26:09,510
Yeah, I think you're right.

489
00:26:09,970 --> 00:26:12,930
Hey, I recommend this one. It has all
the classics.

490
00:26:13,310 --> 00:26:14,310
Thank you.

491
00:26:15,650 --> 00:26:17,250
Are you by chance Sam Bennett?

492
00:26:17,710 --> 00:26:18,730
That's what they tell me.

493
00:26:18,930 --> 00:26:20,390
From the Lafayette Quartet, right?

494
00:26:22,410 --> 00:26:24,890
That was a long...

495
00:26:25,160 --> 00:26:27,460
Time ago. We are both huge fans.

496
00:26:27,740 --> 00:26:30,580
As a matter of fact, I was at that
concert. My father took me.

497
00:26:30,800 --> 00:26:32,000
Well, I hope we didn't disappoint.

498
00:26:32,260 --> 00:26:33,260
Quite the opposite.

499
00:26:33,620 --> 00:26:39,140
Sam, I'm directing the Christmas music
concert at the Chateau this year, and I

500
00:26:39,140 --> 00:26:42,680
was wondering if you and the Lafayette
Quartet... I don't mean to cut you off,

501
00:26:42,720 --> 00:26:46,040
but you can save your breath. We broke
up years ago.

502
00:26:46,720 --> 00:26:51,400
Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to lock
up. But thank you for the kind words.

503
00:26:51,880 --> 00:26:53,280
I didn't get your name.

504
00:26:53,610 --> 00:26:54,610
I'm Jackson Lewis.

505
00:26:56,770 --> 00:26:58,790
And this is Margot Hammond.

506
00:27:01,650 --> 00:27:04,990
As in the pianist, Margot Hammond?
That's me.

507
00:27:05,350 --> 00:27:07,790
And you're playing this concert?

508
00:27:08,110 --> 00:27:13,930
Well, I was supposed to play the finale,
but only if we can find other musicians

509
00:27:13,930 --> 00:27:14,930
in time.

510
00:27:17,890 --> 00:27:19,150
Maybe you'll hear us out.

511
00:27:22,080 --> 00:27:24,560
Eight days. That's a pretty tall order.

512
00:27:25,460 --> 00:27:27,720
Yeah, so you can imagine we're in a bit
of a bind.

513
00:27:27,920 --> 00:27:29,480
And how'd you manage to land this one?

514
00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:32,220
Oh, she owes me. I don't owe you.

515
00:27:32,460 --> 00:27:34,140
I think I'll stay out of this.

516
00:27:34,800 --> 00:27:36,460
So, do you keep in touch with the
others?

517
00:27:36,880 --> 00:27:42,720
You know, I haven't talked to them in
years. No, I think that chapter is

518
00:27:43,680 --> 00:27:46,260
If you don't mind me asking... What
broke us up?

519
00:27:46,520 --> 00:27:49,520
Oh, no, I was actually going to ask if
you know if they're still playing, but

520
00:27:49,520 --> 00:27:51,280
since you brought it up...

521
00:27:51,710 --> 00:27:55,790
Well, I started the group with Sarah.

522
00:27:56,010 --> 00:27:56,889
Sarah Baxter.

523
00:27:56,890 --> 00:28:02,990
Right. Best violinist I've ever heard.
Yeah. And anyway, Sarah and I started

524
00:28:02,990 --> 00:28:08,910
quartet and it really took off. We began
locally. We ended up playing all over

525
00:28:08,910 --> 00:28:09,910
the world.

526
00:28:10,410 --> 00:28:17,130
And then one night after we played a
show at Lincoln Center, Sarah told me

527
00:28:17,130 --> 00:28:20,810
she wanted to get married and...

528
00:28:21,070 --> 00:28:22,070
start a family together.

529
00:28:22,770 --> 00:28:25,330
And I didn't want it to stop.

530
00:28:25,950 --> 00:28:30,850
We were at the top of our game. I felt
that a family would just slow that down.

531
00:28:32,570 --> 00:28:36,270
It was the biggest mistake I ever made.

532
00:28:36,590 --> 00:28:42,350
I mean, opportunities come and go, but
the love of your life comes by once in a

533
00:28:42,350 --> 00:28:43,470
lifetime, and that's if you're lucky.

534
00:28:43,790 --> 00:28:46,510
Not a day goes by that I don't regret us
breaking up.

535
00:28:48,410 --> 00:28:50,370
After that, I kind of lost my...

536
00:28:50,680 --> 00:28:51,680
Passion for playing.

537
00:28:52,700 --> 00:28:53,980
I can understand that.

538
00:28:54,200 --> 00:28:58,620
Anyway, Sarah, she got married, moved to
Carbondale, and raised a family. And

539
00:28:58,620 --> 00:29:01,520
the violist, Leonard Max?

540
00:29:01,920 --> 00:29:05,360
Len, yeah. Yeah, he's still around. But
like I say, it's been years.

541
00:29:05,620 --> 00:29:08,460
I'm sure there's plenty of fans that
would love to hear you guys play

542
00:29:08,900 --> 00:29:10,340
Sadly, that is impossible.

543
00:29:10,800 --> 00:29:17,460
Our cellist, Charlie, he passed away a
few years back. Oh. Oh, I'm sorry to

544
00:29:17,460 --> 00:29:18,460
that. Yeah, thanks.

545
00:29:19,180 --> 00:29:23,800
I mean, I thought about us playing as a
trio, but it just wouldn't be the same.

546
00:29:24,480 --> 00:29:28,900
Anyway, I should get going. I wish you
the best of luck with your concert.

547
00:29:29,600 --> 00:29:36,600
Honestly, it sounds fun, but even if I
said yes, there was no way you

548
00:29:36,600 --> 00:29:37,660
could convince the other two.

549
00:29:38,860 --> 00:29:40,660
Bye, Tim. Thanks, Tim. Nice meeting you.

550
00:29:46,959 --> 00:29:49,120
Well, sorry today turned out to be such
a bust.

551
00:29:49,320 --> 00:29:50,860
It's okay. It was worth a shot, right?

552
00:29:51,920 --> 00:29:55,900
Some miracle musicians stay together at
all. Well, I guess that's part of the

553
00:29:55,900 --> 00:29:57,060
allure of being a solo artist.

554
00:29:59,140 --> 00:30:00,920
Right. Do you think I owe you?

555
00:30:01,880 --> 00:30:03,140
I was joking.

556
00:30:03,820 --> 00:30:08,060
But you did bail on us before a very big
performance.

557
00:30:08,400 --> 00:30:12,640
Jackson, it was a once -in -a -lifetime
opportunity. I couldn't just turn down.

558
00:30:13,120 --> 00:30:14,660
Tell me you wouldn't have done the same
thing.

559
00:30:15,230 --> 00:30:18,230
Let's just say we've always had
different ideas of success.

560
00:30:18,870 --> 00:30:23,310
As hard as this is for you to believe, I
was always satisfied playing locally.

561
00:30:25,530 --> 00:30:26,530
Truly.

562
00:30:28,350 --> 00:30:29,770
Was it everything you imagined?

563
00:30:30,470 --> 00:30:31,470
Yeah.

564
00:30:32,130 --> 00:30:33,130
Parts of it.

565
00:30:34,570 --> 00:30:36,670
The travel was harder than I imagined.

566
00:30:36,930 --> 00:30:40,710
Well, you deserve all the success you've
had.

567
00:30:41,210 --> 00:30:43,310
You're the most talented musician I have
ever known.

568
00:30:43,950 --> 00:30:47,710
Technically gifted, but lacking
musicality. That review was wrong.

569
00:30:47,950 --> 00:30:49,050
That review gives me nightmares.

570
00:30:52,670 --> 00:30:57,810
It used to be that when I'd perform, it
was like nothing else existed. It was

571
00:30:57,810 --> 00:30:58,950
just me and the audience.

572
00:30:59,450 --> 00:31:00,450
And now?

573
00:31:01,870 --> 00:31:07,410
And now I feel this overwhelming
pressure to live up to everyone's

574
00:31:07,410 --> 00:31:12,590
And I'm so focused on maintaining my
success that I'm not expressing myself.

575
00:31:13,180 --> 00:31:14,960
And I'm feeling burnt out.

576
00:31:15,580 --> 00:31:17,080
The pursuit of perfection.

577
00:31:18,400 --> 00:31:19,440
Fear of failure.

578
00:31:21,080 --> 00:31:26,760
My father used to say, in the
willingness to fail, the extraordinary

579
00:31:26,760 --> 00:31:27,760
appear.

580
00:31:28,820 --> 00:31:30,280
He was a smart man.

581
00:31:36,420 --> 00:31:40,020
So, do you have any plans with your
family tomorrow?

582
00:31:41,159 --> 00:31:45,480
Yes, we are going into the village to
get ornaments for the Christmas tree.

583
00:31:47,660 --> 00:31:50,220
Well, I had a really great time with you
today.

584
00:31:50,460 --> 00:31:51,460
Me too.

585
00:31:55,100 --> 00:31:56,100
Good night, Jackson.

586
00:31:57,160 --> 00:31:58,160
Good night.

587
00:32:21,320 --> 00:32:23,260
How was your not a date?

588
00:32:24,860 --> 00:32:27,060
Well, we ran into Sam Bennett.

589
00:32:27,440 --> 00:32:29,460
He used to be part of the Lafayette
Quartet.

590
00:32:29,720 --> 00:32:30,720
I remember them.

591
00:32:30,840 --> 00:32:33,520
Dad loved them. Yeah, he used to take me
to see them play.

592
00:32:34,080 --> 00:32:35,860
That's where I fell in love with
classical music.

593
00:32:36,300 --> 00:32:38,000
Are you thinking of getting them for the
Christmas concert?

594
00:32:38,320 --> 00:32:41,820
It was a long shot, but yeah, it would
have been perfect.

595
00:32:42,420 --> 00:32:43,420
So what happened?

596
00:32:43,520 --> 00:32:44,520
They break up?

597
00:32:44,900 --> 00:32:46,740
Well, they went their separate ways.

598
00:32:48,200 --> 00:32:52,840
Poor Sam let the love of his life slip
away, and he's been kicking himself ever

599
00:32:52,840 --> 00:32:53,840
since.

600
00:32:54,900 --> 00:32:56,520
Sadly, one of the members passed away.

601
00:32:58,920 --> 00:33:00,320
I'm not sure what we're going to do.

602
00:33:01,700 --> 00:33:03,520
Well, I'm sure you'll figure something
out.

603
00:33:05,460 --> 00:33:07,240
So how are things with you and Jackson?

604
00:33:08,400 --> 00:33:09,400
Fine.

605
00:33:11,320 --> 00:33:14,040
Just hoping we don't run into any
creative differences.

606
00:33:14,260 --> 00:33:16,120
I have been down that road before.

607
00:33:18,220 --> 00:33:20,240
Feels like there's still a bit of rhythm
in there.

608
00:33:43,900 --> 00:33:44,920
That sounds beautiful.

609
00:33:45,760 --> 00:33:46,760
Thanks, Mom.

610
00:33:47,520 --> 00:33:48,600
Playing this for the finale.

611
00:33:49,020 --> 00:33:50,720
Oh, well, it sounds great.

612
00:33:51,580 --> 00:33:53,580
I'm just not sure if it has that big
finale feel.

613
00:33:54,520 --> 00:33:56,460
I want something I can lose myself in.

614
00:33:57,380 --> 00:33:58,740
What else did you have in mind?

615
00:33:59,720 --> 00:34:00,720
Not sure.

616
00:34:01,740 --> 00:34:03,080
Maybe I'm overthinking it.

617
00:34:03,380 --> 00:34:05,980
Well, whatever you decide on, it's going
to be perfect.

618
00:34:06,320 --> 00:34:09,380
Of course, it might all be a non -issue
if we can't find other musicians in

619
00:34:09,380 --> 00:34:10,520
time. You will.

620
00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:14,280
Jackson. Sorry to barge in like this.

621
00:34:14,500 --> 00:34:15,500
What a lovely surprise.

622
00:34:16,080 --> 00:34:16,879
What's going on?

623
00:34:16,880 --> 00:34:17,880
I had a thought.

624
00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:20,719
Okay. I was thinking about what Sam
said.

625
00:34:21,400 --> 00:34:23,500
He said that he'd love to play in a
concert, right?

626
00:34:23,780 --> 00:34:27,880
Yeah, he also said that even if he
agreed, we could never convince the

627
00:34:28,219 --> 00:34:29,219
But what if we could?

628
00:34:29,520 --> 00:34:33,400
What if we could convince Sarah Baxter
to play first?

629
00:34:33,880 --> 00:34:34,940
Then Len might follow.

630
00:34:35,480 --> 00:34:37,600
If they're both in, we should have a
shot with Sam.

631
00:34:37,800 --> 00:34:38,800
What do we have to lose?

632
00:34:39,100 --> 00:34:42,600
Sam says Sarah lives in Carbondale,
right? I know it's a bit of a drive, but

633
00:34:42,600 --> 00:34:43,600
might be worth the trip.

634
00:34:44,060 --> 00:34:47,699
I wish I could. I promised Simone we'd
go to the Christmas market. Oh, I can

635
00:34:47,699 --> 00:34:48,699
drop you off on the way back.

636
00:34:48,780 --> 00:34:51,980
That sounds perfect. And why don't you
just join us?

637
00:34:52,860 --> 00:34:55,219
Oh, well, I wouldn't want to oppose.

638
00:34:55,620 --> 00:34:56,620
Snow in position?

639
00:34:57,320 --> 00:34:58,320
Right, Marco?

640
00:34:58,980 --> 00:35:01,040
Yeah, yeah. I mean, if you want.

641
00:35:01,260 --> 00:35:03,900
I'd love to. Well, it's settled then.

642
00:35:04,340 --> 00:35:05,480
I will see you both later.

643
00:35:07,920 --> 00:35:08,920
Good luck.

644
00:35:10,000 --> 00:35:11,000
We're going to need it.

645
00:35:27,500 --> 00:35:32,380
Nervous. These guys were the most famous
classical musicians in the area growing

646
00:35:32,380 --> 00:35:33,380
up.

647
00:35:38,580 --> 00:35:39,760
Oh, hi.

648
00:35:39,980 --> 00:35:40,980
Hi.

649
00:35:41,300 --> 00:35:42,480
Can I help you?

650
00:35:42,840 --> 00:35:43,840
Sarah Baxter?

651
00:35:44,620 --> 00:35:45,620
Who's asking?

652
00:35:45,840 --> 00:35:51,220
I'm Jackson Lewis, and this is Margo
Hammond. I thought that was you.

653
00:35:51,660 --> 00:35:52,660
Nice to meet you.

654
00:35:52,700 --> 00:35:57,220
Wow, I... I am a really big fan. Thank
you. I was about to say the same to you.

655
00:35:58,020 --> 00:36:01,340
Well, may I ask what this is concerning?

656
00:36:03,200 --> 00:36:04,780
Do you have a moment?

657
00:36:05,460 --> 00:36:08,180
Sure. Sure. Come inside. Come inside.
Come on.

658
00:36:10,300 --> 00:36:12,520
Okay, so tell me again.

659
00:36:12,760 --> 00:36:14,960
The concert is in how many days? Seven.

660
00:36:16,200 --> 00:36:21,740
So as you can imagine, we are in a bit
of a bind. Oh, a bit of a bind?

661
00:36:22,680 --> 00:36:23,680
Putting it mildly.

662
00:36:23,900 --> 00:36:27,380
It's going to be a lovely event, and we
would be honored if you would play.

663
00:36:28,300 --> 00:36:31,660
Well, the Chateau is a beautiful place,
and I'm flattered.

664
00:36:32,200 --> 00:36:33,520
But I just can't.

665
00:36:33,900 --> 00:36:36,420
It's been years since the quartet has
played together.

666
00:36:37,360 --> 00:36:38,259
We know.

667
00:36:38,260 --> 00:36:39,680
We spoke with Sam.

668
00:36:41,060 --> 00:36:42,060
How's he doing?

669
00:36:42,380 --> 00:36:43,380
He looked great.

670
00:36:43,560 --> 00:36:46,320
He still knows how to make that violin
thing, that's for sure.

671
00:36:47,140 --> 00:36:48,240
Yeah, he's the best.

672
00:36:49,640 --> 00:36:51,120
Did he agree to play the concert?

673
00:36:53,240 --> 00:36:54,240
More or less.

674
00:36:54,660 --> 00:36:57,380
He sort of implied he would do it if you
agreed.

675
00:36:57,920 --> 00:37:02,280
Oh, I wish he'd call me himself instead
of sending messengers. I mean, no

676
00:37:02,280 --> 00:37:07,580
offense. He doesn't know we're here, and
I'm not sure how happy he'd be when he

677
00:37:07,580 --> 00:37:08,580
finds out.

678
00:37:08,680 --> 00:37:09,720
Oh, yeah.

679
00:37:10,360 --> 00:37:14,140
Time is always a stubborn one, so. He
spoke fondly of your time together.

680
00:37:15,930 --> 00:37:17,790
Yeah, playing music with him is magic.

681
00:37:18,090 --> 00:37:21,230
Well, having both of you as a part of
our concert would be nothing short of

682
00:37:21,230 --> 00:37:26,730
amazing. Well, I haven't played
professionally in a long time, and I

683
00:37:26,730 --> 00:37:29,230
would be a bit rusty. We can rehearse
every day if you want.

684
00:37:29,470 --> 00:37:32,570
You have a week until showtime. I don't
know if one rehearsal a day is going to

685
00:37:32,570 --> 00:37:36,850
cut it. What if, and apologies to your
husband for stealing you away during the

686
00:37:36,850 --> 00:37:39,990
holidays, but we could do two a day. We
could even do three.

687
00:37:40,370 --> 00:37:41,370
Ex -husband.

688
00:37:41,690 --> 00:37:44,530
Oh, sorry. No, it's okay. We're still
great friends.

689
00:37:45,260 --> 00:37:46,260
I'm glad to hear that.

690
00:37:46,800 --> 00:37:49,780
So will you be performing, Margo? Yes.

691
00:37:50,280 --> 00:37:53,680
And I would be honored to be on the same
program as you.

692
00:37:56,200 --> 00:38:01,460
I suppose if we could find the rehearsal
time. We will work around your

693
00:38:01,460 --> 00:38:02,460
schedule.

694
00:38:03,840 --> 00:38:04,840
It might be fun.

695
00:38:05,700 --> 00:38:07,180
And it would be great to see Len.

696
00:38:08,900 --> 00:38:11,640
You have talked to Len, right?

697
00:38:12,160 --> 00:38:17,180
We haven't, but I was going to call him
as soon as we spoke to you. Yes, she

698
00:38:17,180 --> 00:38:18,180
was.

699
00:38:19,920 --> 00:38:21,180
Okay, I'll tell you what.

700
00:38:21,840 --> 00:38:27,240
I will consider it, but only if Len and
Sam are on board.

701
00:38:30,780 --> 00:38:32,840
This is the number that I have for Len.

702
00:38:33,880 --> 00:38:35,000
Tell him I say hi.

703
00:38:35,240 --> 00:38:39,960
Thank you for this, and we'll be in
touch. Good luck, and Merry Christmas.

704
00:38:39,960 --> 00:38:40,960
Christmas to you, too.

705
00:38:41,450 --> 00:38:42,450
Bye. Bye.

706
00:38:44,130 --> 00:38:46,650
Nope. You heard me right, Len. It's in
seven days.

707
00:38:47,150 --> 00:38:48,830
And Sam is really on board.

708
00:38:49,590 --> 00:38:50,590
He can't wait.

709
00:38:50,730 --> 00:38:54,750
Of course, he'd never do it unless you
do it. I don't know what to say.

710
00:38:55,150 --> 00:38:56,150
Say yes.

711
00:38:58,110 --> 00:39:02,310
Well, if Sam and Sarah are in... It's
going to be great, Len. I can't wait to

712
00:39:02,310 --> 00:39:04,570
meet you in person, and I'll be in touch
soon with more details.

713
00:39:04,950 --> 00:39:05,950
Sounds good.

714
00:39:06,230 --> 00:39:07,370
I will be here.

715
00:39:07,650 --> 00:39:09,150
Great. Thank you. Bye.

716
00:39:14,220 --> 00:39:16,220
Well? We're sort of at square one.

717
00:39:16,760 --> 00:39:20,400
He said he was impressed we got Sarah,
we got him, and he said he'll do it if

718
00:39:20,400 --> 00:39:21,400
Sam does it.

719
00:39:21,800 --> 00:39:23,360
Sounds like all roads lead to Sam.

720
00:39:30,380 --> 00:39:31,380
Everything okay?

721
00:39:32,160 --> 00:39:35,000
Just thinking how nice it would be if
they got back together.

722
00:39:36,440 --> 00:39:37,440
Yeah, that would be nice.

723
00:39:39,140 --> 00:39:40,900
There's a lot of time in history between
them.

724
00:39:41,660 --> 00:39:44,400
People don't always pick up where they
left off.

725
00:39:44,660 --> 00:39:46,120
But that time healed everything.

726
00:39:47,360 --> 00:39:48,800
Not in my experience.

727
00:39:49,360 --> 00:39:51,600
I guess you're right. Time alone won't
do it.

728
00:39:52,120 --> 00:39:53,820
You also need forgiveness.

729
00:39:55,320 --> 00:39:56,740
Do you think she can forgive him?

730
00:39:58,060 --> 00:39:59,060
Hard to say.

731
00:40:00,060 --> 00:40:01,060
Oh.

732
00:40:03,340 --> 00:40:04,340
Adam.

733
00:40:05,920 --> 00:40:10,280
Hey, Adam. So, how's everything going?
Any good news to report? Please tell me

734
00:40:10,280 --> 00:40:11,280
you have good news to report.

735
00:40:11,500 --> 00:40:12,580
It's going great.

736
00:40:13,020 --> 00:40:16,640
It's going great. You remember the
Lafayette Quartet, right?

737
00:40:17,940 --> 00:40:19,560
Please tell me you have the Lafayette
Quartet.

738
00:40:20,020 --> 00:40:21,860
We got them, sort of.

739
00:40:22,780 --> 00:40:24,000
Okay, how do you sort of have them?

740
00:40:24,260 --> 00:40:27,220
We are 90 % sure, maybe even 95.

741
00:40:27,760 --> 00:40:29,940
Okay, Margo, I don't trust Jackson's
math. Could you please explain?

742
00:40:30,569 --> 00:40:35,070
Well, the violinist said they would do
it. If the violist does it. And the

743
00:40:35,070 --> 00:40:37,710
violist said they would do it. If the
second violinist does it.

744
00:40:37,990 --> 00:40:39,950
But we won't know until we speak to them
again.

745
00:40:40,430 --> 00:40:43,770
That's only three by definition, isn't
it, quartet? Four?

746
00:40:45,330 --> 00:40:46,590
Yeah, about that.

747
00:40:46,870 --> 00:40:49,010
There is a problem with the cellist.

748
00:40:49,230 --> 00:40:50,009
What's the problem?

749
00:40:50,010 --> 00:40:53,030
Well, he's what you might call not
alive.

750
00:40:53,430 --> 00:40:55,730
Oh. I'm sure they'll be great as a trio.

751
00:40:55,950 --> 00:40:56,879
But we're not worried.

752
00:40:56,880 --> 00:41:00,360
Because we have choir practice tomorrow
and everything there is going great.

753
00:41:00,560 --> 00:41:03,820
Listen, not to put more on your plate,
but we really need to find a way to make

754
00:41:03,820 --> 00:41:06,780
this concert unique. You know, the look
and the feel.

755
00:41:08,180 --> 00:41:10,100
Look and feel?

756
00:41:10,340 --> 00:41:12,900
It's like you always say, people come
here for the Christmas experience,

757
00:41:13,060 --> 00:41:16,420
And my boss, she wants this concert to
feel the same. We need to find something

758
00:41:16,420 --> 00:41:18,680
that is unique to the Chateau.

759
00:41:19,340 --> 00:41:21,020
She's been on me about it all week,
actually.

760
00:41:22,120 --> 00:41:25,520
I sort of thought you already had that
figured out.

761
00:41:25,860 --> 00:41:28,260
Nope. The director left. He gave me no
vision.

762
00:41:28,800 --> 00:41:31,020
So... So you want us to do that?

763
00:41:31,260 --> 00:41:32,260
That's a great idea.

764
00:41:32,440 --> 00:41:34,600
No, I... You guys are lifesavers. Bye.

765
00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,000
He hung up.

766
00:41:37,640 --> 00:41:39,720
Cheers. This is so cool.

767
00:41:41,440 --> 00:41:43,780
And that's why it was my bad. Oh, yes.

768
00:41:46,040 --> 00:41:48,720
What do you think?

769
00:41:48,940 --> 00:41:51,720
Don't you dare. I don't want to say
anything.

770
00:41:52,340 --> 00:41:53,340
All right, gang.

771
00:41:53,440 --> 00:41:55,520
I have a challenge for you. This way.

772
00:41:58,000 --> 00:42:03,340
So, you must pick one decoration to make
this Christmas special.

773
00:42:03,880 --> 00:42:05,960
There's so many to choose from.

774
00:42:06,480 --> 00:42:08,140
I don't know where to start.

775
00:42:08,400 --> 00:42:11,020
Take your time. I'm sure you'll find the
right one.

776
00:42:12,080 --> 00:42:16,220
So, did you decide on a piece for the
concert?

777
00:42:17,080 --> 00:42:18,080
Deck the hall.

778
00:42:18,480 --> 00:42:22,320
That reminds me, I have to reach out to
the printer to have him update the

779
00:42:22,320 --> 00:42:26,800
program. Oh, well, that makes me happier
wearing the necklace Dad gave you.

780
00:42:27,290 --> 00:42:29,150
Well, it calms me when I need it. Yeah.

781
00:42:30,470 --> 00:42:33,770
You know, one of my first memories of
the piano was from when I was three.

782
00:42:34,330 --> 00:42:36,210
All I wanted to do was bang on the keys.

783
00:42:37,670 --> 00:42:38,770
Dad was so patient.

784
00:42:39,050 --> 00:42:41,330
He used to be at all the time in the
world to teach me.

785
00:42:43,090 --> 00:42:45,190
I think he'd be very pleased you're
doing this concert.

786
00:42:45,990 --> 00:42:47,290
Well, I don't want to let him down.

787
00:42:48,610 --> 00:42:49,610
Impossible.

788
00:42:50,310 --> 00:42:53,830
I just wish I could ask for his advice.
He always knew what I should play.

789
00:42:54,030 --> 00:42:55,030
You know what he would say.

790
00:42:56,680 --> 00:42:58,620
ever brings me the most joy. There you
go.

791
00:43:00,040 --> 00:43:01,960
I like

792
00:43:01,960 --> 00:43:08,800
this one.

793
00:43:08,960 --> 00:43:09,960
Are you sure?

794
00:43:10,380 --> 00:43:13,420
Like Daddy said, it's hard to deny the
right one when you see it.

795
00:43:15,840 --> 00:43:17,380
Oh, that's a pretty one, honey.

796
00:43:17,780 --> 00:43:18,780
Nice.

797
00:43:19,160 --> 00:43:20,420
What are you smiling about?

798
00:43:20,740 --> 00:43:22,320
I think Simone gave me an idea.

799
00:43:23,440 --> 00:43:25,940
It is hard to deny the right one when
you see it.

800
00:43:28,080 --> 00:43:30,120
Do you think Sarah would meet us in
Lafayette?

801
00:43:33,500 --> 00:43:35,000
Sam. Hi.

802
00:43:35,480 --> 00:43:36,480
Hi.

803
00:43:36,760 --> 00:43:39,040
We were thinking about what you said
yesterday.

804
00:43:40,720 --> 00:43:41,720
Which was?

805
00:43:41,920 --> 00:43:45,040
If we could get Sarah Baxter to play,
you would perform in our Christmas

806
00:43:45,040 --> 00:43:48,060
concert. Yeah, although I should have
said it would be a Christmas miracle if

807
00:43:48,060 --> 00:43:48,839
you got her.

808
00:43:48,840 --> 00:43:50,620
Just wanted to make sure.

809
00:44:01,279 --> 00:44:03,420
I believe you have some catching up to
do.

810
00:44:07,320 --> 00:44:08,520
Sarah, I don't believe it.

811
00:44:09,200 --> 00:44:14,680
Hello, Sam. You look as beautiful as the
last day I saw you.

812
00:44:16,800 --> 00:44:18,660
Hard to deny the woman you see.

813
00:44:18,900 --> 00:44:19,900
Thank you.

814
00:44:20,500 --> 00:44:21,500
Wow.

815
00:44:21,880 --> 00:44:23,280
It's been a while.

816
00:44:23,980 --> 00:44:26,960
There is so much that I've wanted to say
to you over the years.

817
00:44:27,700 --> 00:44:28,880
I'm not going anywhere.

818
00:44:29,640 --> 00:44:30,740
They look great together.

819
00:44:31,900 --> 00:44:32,900
Yeah, they do.

820
00:44:33,560 --> 00:44:34,560
What do you think?

821
00:44:35,300 --> 00:44:38,620
I think they could probably use some
time alone without us having to remember

822
00:44:38,620 --> 00:44:39,620
them.

823
00:44:39,660 --> 00:44:40,660
Yeah.

824
00:44:41,160 --> 00:44:45,020
While they get reacquainted, I think I
have the perfect way for us to pass the

825
00:44:45,020 --> 00:44:46,740
time. What did you have in mind?

826
00:44:49,520 --> 00:44:51,380
This is exactly what I needed.

827
00:44:52,240 --> 00:44:53,640
The fire or the cider?

828
00:44:54,120 --> 00:44:58,260
Everything. I forgot how much I miss
spending quiet Christmases with the

829
00:44:59,109 --> 00:45:01,310
Usually practicing or playing concerts.

830
00:45:02,750 --> 00:45:05,730
You know, every year I think about going
to one of your concerts.

831
00:45:06,630 --> 00:45:07,630
Why didn't you?

832
00:45:08,910 --> 00:45:10,270
I didn't know if you wanted to see me.

833
00:45:11,210 --> 00:45:13,310
Plus, would I be able to see you?

834
00:45:13,750 --> 00:45:16,570
I could wait at the stage door and ask
to get my back.

835
00:45:18,030 --> 00:45:19,510
I don't know, it just never felt right.

836
00:45:19,810 --> 00:45:21,450
Well, it would have been nice to see
you.

837
00:45:22,050 --> 00:45:24,650
It gets lonely playing to all those
people night after night.

838
00:45:26,150 --> 00:45:27,630
Do you ever think of moving back to
Boulder?

839
00:45:28,180 --> 00:45:32,140
Sometimes. Especially when I see Simone
and it's like she's grown another foot

840
00:45:32,140 --> 00:45:33,140
taller.

841
00:45:37,500 --> 00:45:39,120
So how do you think they're getting
along?

842
00:45:40,580 --> 00:45:41,580
Sarah and Sam?

843
00:45:41,600 --> 00:45:45,560
Based on the looks in their eyes, I'd
say pretty great.

844
00:45:46,620 --> 00:45:50,420
Seeing them reunite stirred up some
feelings in me.

845
00:45:58,730 --> 00:46:03,130
And then there was that little music
club we found in Cincinnati on Tommy's

846
00:46:03,130 --> 00:46:05,050
birthday. Do you remember? Oh, I
remember.

847
00:46:05,490 --> 00:46:10,130
And the owner loved Len, and he wanted
him to play that box drum.

848
00:46:10,970 --> 00:46:11,970
Sir,

849
00:46:12,670 --> 00:46:14,850
I am not a street musician.

850
00:46:15,890 --> 00:46:19,830
Oh, we had some good times.

851
00:46:21,930 --> 00:46:25,410
Hey, what happened to us, Sarah?

852
00:46:26,130 --> 00:46:28,920
I think we were just... Dancing to
different rhythms, then?

853
00:46:29,540 --> 00:46:30,540
Yeah.

854
00:46:32,140 --> 00:46:33,780
I wish we'd found our tempo.

855
00:46:39,720 --> 00:46:40,720
Yeah, me too.

856
00:46:42,100 --> 00:46:43,860
The music we made was magic.

857
00:46:44,220 --> 00:46:45,220
Yeah, it was.

858
00:46:45,400 --> 00:46:46,400
It really was.

859
00:46:53,800 --> 00:46:55,180
Oh, look who it is.

860
00:46:59,080 --> 00:47:00,080
Hello, Sam.

861
00:47:02,040 --> 00:47:03,040
Uh -huh.

862
00:47:03,920 --> 00:47:05,160
I appreciate the call.

863
00:47:15,400 --> 00:47:16,399
They're in.

864
00:47:16,400 --> 00:47:17,900
They're all in.

865
00:47:18,980 --> 00:47:21,840
I had you going there, didn't I? No.
You're a terrible liar.

866
00:47:22,100 --> 00:47:23,100
Okay, maybe.

867
00:47:23,300 --> 00:47:24,300
That's amazing.

868
00:47:24,380 --> 00:47:25,960
I'm so excited for you.

869
00:47:26,280 --> 00:47:27,420
I'm excited for us.

870
00:47:37,640 --> 00:47:39,180
But we only have a week of rehearsal.

871
00:47:41,740 --> 00:47:42,740
Yeah.

872
00:47:43,840 --> 00:47:44,840
Yeah.

873
00:47:46,860 --> 00:47:47,960
Start rehearsing tomorrow?

874
00:47:48,720 --> 00:47:50,080
I'll get you some sheet music.

875
00:47:50,380 --> 00:47:51,380
Can't wait.

876
00:47:59,640 --> 00:48:01,860
How lucky are we?

877
00:48:02,360 --> 00:48:04,720
What other hotel gives you your own tree
to decorate?

878
00:48:05,060 --> 00:48:07,240
Well, it's one of the main reasons we
keep coming back.

879
00:48:07,980 --> 00:48:09,000
I just love this.

880
00:48:09,320 --> 00:48:13,200
Aw, that's good, honey. Now whenever you
see it, you will think of this

881
00:48:13,200 --> 00:48:14,980
wonderful Christmas that we all had
together.

882
00:48:18,620 --> 00:48:19,820
What's behind that smile?

883
00:48:21,100 --> 00:48:22,140
Just had a good day.

884
00:48:22,820 --> 00:48:24,020
Care to tell me about it?

885
00:48:26,040 --> 00:48:28,060
Remember I told you about the quartet?

886
00:48:28,620 --> 00:48:29,620
Mm -hmm.

887
00:48:30,160 --> 00:48:31,160
Oh, we did it.

888
00:48:31,560 --> 00:48:35,640
Jackson and I managed to convince the
three surviving members to get back

889
00:48:35,640 --> 00:48:36,760
together for the Christmas concert.

890
00:48:37,240 --> 00:48:38,240
Congratulations.

891
00:48:38,600 --> 00:48:40,620
We actually got to see two of them
reunite.

892
00:48:41,180 --> 00:48:43,960
It was so sweet. It was like no time had
passed.

893
00:48:44,700 --> 00:48:46,200
You could see the love in their eyes.

894
00:48:46,720 --> 00:48:48,440
Hmm. Well, that sounds familiar.

895
00:48:50,280 --> 00:48:51,580
Come on, Margo.

896
00:48:51,960 --> 00:48:54,800
Look me in the eye and tell me you don't
still have feelings for him.

897
00:48:55,960 --> 00:48:56,960
I don't know.

898
00:48:57,960 --> 00:48:59,180
Maybe I do feel guilty.

899
00:49:00,430 --> 00:49:01,950
You can't live in the past.

900
00:49:02,630 --> 00:49:04,450
You gotta focus on the future.

901
00:49:05,370 --> 00:49:07,350
And he'll always blame me for how we
ended.

902
00:49:08,250 --> 00:49:11,370
You had an opportunity that most
musicians would kill for.

903
00:49:11,910 --> 00:49:13,410
I don't think he saw it that way.

904
00:49:14,990 --> 00:49:19,850
Dad gave this to me when I was about
Simone's age.

905
00:49:21,750 --> 00:49:26,050
Remember how he would always play on
Christmas Eve, Oh Holy Night, on the

906
00:49:26,170 --> 00:49:27,450
It was his favorite song.

907
00:49:28,620 --> 00:49:30,120
I used to cry like a baby.

908
00:49:30,880 --> 00:49:35,780
I would always swear that I was going to
make it through to the end, but I never

909
00:49:35,780 --> 00:49:36,800
got through the first verse.

910
00:49:42,700 --> 00:49:44,060
It's good to have all these ornaments.

911
00:49:44,440 --> 00:49:45,540
Brings back good memories.

912
00:49:47,420 --> 00:49:48,420
That's a great idea.

913
00:49:48,960 --> 00:49:49,960
What is?

914
00:49:51,780 --> 00:49:52,780
Nothing.

915
00:50:00,460 --> 00:50:06,700
But the fire's so delightful And since
we know where to go

916
00:50:06,700 --> 00:50:13,620
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow It
doesn't show signs of stopping

917
00:50:13,620 --> 00:50:20,140
And I brought some corn for popping The
lights are turned way down low

918
00:50:20,140 --> 00:50:26,740
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
When you finally kiss goodnight

919
00:50:26,740 --> 00:50:28,300
Hey, are you ready?

920
00:50:28,560 --> 00:50:32,720
Going out in the storm. Three, two, one.

921
00:50:34,260 --> 00:50:36,640
Oh, my goodness. Beautiful.

922
00:50:37,240 --> 00:50:38,240
Look at that.

923
00:50:38,320 --> 00:50:43,200
The fire is slowly dying, and my dear is
still dying.

924
00:50:43,680 --> 00:50:49,760
But as long as you love me so, let it
snow, let it snow,

925
00:50:50,020 --> 00:50:51,400
let it snow.

926
00:50:55,020 --> 00:50:59,520
Good morning. The choir sounds amazing.
Yeah, I'm really excited for people to

927
00:50:59,520 --> 00:51:01,100
hear how great they are. Yeah.

928
00:51:08,380 --> 00:51:09,380
What's that?

929
00:51:24,880 --> 00:51:26,420
Nothing. Just tinkering.

930
00:51:28,840 --> 00:51:33,260
So, how was tree decorating with the
Hammonds in their suite?

931
00:51:33,680 --> 00:51:34,680
It was fun.

932
00:51:34,720 --> 00:51:38,440
It actually gave me some great ideas for
the Christmas concert experience.

933
00:51:39,300 --> 00:51:40,300
Let's hear it.

934
00:51:40,380 --> 00:51:44,760
Okay. What if we decorate the chateau
with snow globes, like the ones they

935
00:51:44,760 --> 00:51:45,519
at the gift shop?

936
00:51:45,520 --> 00:51:49,280
Then, after the concert, we can give
them to guests as keepsakes. A memory

937
00:51:49,280 --> 00:51:52,340
can take home. That's a great idea. We
can give them gift bags.

938
00:51:52,990 --> 00:51:57,250
I'll have Adam arrange that. And also,
what if we pair the concert with a

939
00:51:57,250 --> 00:52:01,290
dinner, have everyone seated at table? I
think it'll make the evening more

940
00:52:01,290 --> 00:52:03,790
relaxed. It would be unique.

941
00:52:04,130 --> 00:52:05,730
A night to remember. I love that.

942
00:52:06,230 --> 00:52:07,550
Thanks. My pleasure.

943
00:52:10,130 --> 00:52:12,050
Okay, let's get going on the deck to
halls.

944
00:52:13,150 --> 00:52:17,390
You know, I was thinking, maybe we could
try it with a faster tempo.

945
00:52:31,400 --> 00:52:32,400
We could.

946
00:52:32,600 --> 00:52:33,600
We're not.

947
00:52:33,960 --> 00:52:34,759
You okay?

948
00:52:34,760 --> 00:52:36,760
Yeah, no, everything's fine.

949
00:52:37,140 --> 00:52:39,440
Now this is what I call a rehearsal
space.

950
00:52:39,680 --> 00:52:40,680
Leonard. Hello.

951
00:52:40,920 --> 00:52:41,920
Hey. How you doing?

952
00:52:41,940 --> 00:52:47,960
Welcome. Good to see you. This is for
you. As I live and breathe, if it isn't

953
00:52:47,960 --> 00:52:51,240
the great Lynn Mack. That cannot be Sam
and Sarah.

954
00:52:51,680 --> 00:52:53,720
Because, you know what, they are never
on time.

955
00:52:56,120 --> 00:52:58,440
How are you, Lynn? I'm right as rain.

956
00:52:58,960 --> 00:53:00,120
My, my, my.

957
00:53:00,810 --> 00:53:02,350
You are as beautiful as ever.

958
00:53:03,410 --> 00:53:05,790
And you, you've just gotten older.

959
00:53:06,230 --> 00:53:08,570
Hey, it's great to see you, buddy.
Together again.

960
00:53:09,030 --> 00:53:10,070
Never thought I'd see you today.

961
00:53:10,530 --> 00:53:12,470
You guys ready to make some music? Are
you kidding me?

962
00:53:13,090 --> 00:53:15,290
I've waited 20 years for this moment.

963
00:53:15,530 --> 00:53:16,910
Let's do this. Let's get started.

964
00:53:17,610 --> 00:53:21,290
These are for you. Thank you. And this
is for you. It should be as good as new.

965
00:53:21,530 --> 00:53:22,830
Great, thanks. What do I owe you?

966
00:53:23,030 --> 00:53:25,390
I think it's me that owes you.

967
00:54:13,560 --> 00:54:15,400
Okay, everyone, nice work.

968
00:54:17,840 --> 00:54:18,840
Sam?

969
00:54:19,540 --> 00:54:26,460
It just doesn't sound right. It doesn't
have any depth. No. No, it's just not

970
00:54:26,460 --> 00:54:28,280
the same without Charlie.

971
00:54:28,900 --> 00:54:31,380
Agreed. It doesn't work as a trio.

972
00:54:33,680 --> 00:54:34,780
I have an idea.

973
00:54:35,100 --> 00:54:37,000
We're always open to ideas.

974
00:54:37,240 --> 00:54:39,380
I hope I'm not overstepping my
boundaries.

975
00:54:40,490 --> 00:54:45,350
But if you need another player, Jackson
might be the perfect fit.

976
00:54:47,610 --> 00:54:48,630
She's kidding.

977
00:54:48,870 --> 00:54:49,649
I'm not kidding.

978
00:54:49,650 --> 00:54:51,990
He's one of the best cellists I've ever
heard.

979
00:54:52,490 --> 00:54:56,770
That's very nice of you to say that, but
I don't really have time to take on a

980
00:54:56,770 --> 00:54:59,770
performance right now. Oh, come on. It
doesn't have to be perfect.

981
00:54:59,990 --> 00:55:04,150
Why don't you break out that cello that
I've spent hours working on and just

982
00:55:04,150 --> 00:55:05,150
enjoy yourself?

983
00:55:07,290 --> 00:55:08,290
Come on.

984
00:55:27,529 --> 00:55:28,750
I'd say that went pretty well.

985
00:55:29,290 --> 00:55:30,290
Wow.

986
00:55:31,070 --> 00:55:32,090
Yeah, that felt pretty good.

987
00:55:35,610 --> 00:55:39,070
Hey, great work, everybody. And, Sam,
I'm going to work on those double stops,

988
00:55:39,070 --> 00:55:41,570
promise. I think we sounded pretty darn
good today.

989
00:55:41,810 --> 00:55:44,510
Yeah, no arguments from me. Wait a
minute, no arguments?

990
00:55:45,190 --> 00:55:47,570
I'm not sure I can get used to this new
and improved Sam.

991
00:55:48,310 --> 00:55:49,310
See you guys tomorrow.

992
00:55:49,450 --> 00:55:50,470
Night. Good night.

993
00:55:55,790 --> 00:56:02,090
You know, I haven't felt that kind of
musical connection since we played

994
00:56:02,090 --> 00:56:03,090
together.

995
00:56:05,270 --> 00:56:07,250
Thanks. Don't thank me.

996
00:56:08,390 --> 00:56:14,750
Well, you are the person who, how should
I put this nicely, volunteered me.

997
00:56:16,390 --> 00:56:20,450
But honestly, I've been so busy, I
forgot how much fun playing can be.

998
00:56:20,790 --> 00:56:21,790
I'm glad I could help.

999
00:56:26,190 --> 00:56:27,190
I gotta get going.

1000
00:56:27,330 --> 00:56:28,330
I'm meeting my mom.

1001
00:56:36,910 --> 00:56:41,410
You know, they do the big tree lighting
at the Christmas market every year?

1002
00:56:41,770 --> 00:56:44,290
Yeah. I was thinking, if you're not
busy.

1003
00:56:44,930 --> 00:56:46,750
But if you are, I understand.

1004
00:56:50,050 --> 00:56:54,290
You know, if I didn't know you better,
I'd think you were asking me to the tree

1005
00:56:54,290 --> 00:56:55,290
lighting.

1006
00:56:56,200 --> 00:56:57,500
If you want to. Ah.

1007
00:56:58,520 --> 00:56:59,600
It's not for a few days.

1008
00:56:59,920 --> 00:57:01,360
I kind of want to hear you say the
words.

1009
00:57:04,260 --> 00:57:07,640
Would you like to join me at the tree
lighting?

1010
00:57:10,740 --> 00:57:11,740
I would love to.

1011
00:57:14,220 --> 00:57:15,220
Night.

1012
00:57:15,580 --> 00:57:16,580
Night.

1013
00:57:31,440 --> 00:57:32,620
I just love this place.

1014
00:57:32,880 --> 00:57:34,820
Feels like I'm surrounded in Christmas.

1015
00:57:37,180 --> 00:57:38,180
You okay?

1016
00:57:40,620 --> 00:57:41,700
Just missing your dad.

1017
00:57:43,080 --> 00:57:44,080
Favorite time of year.

1018
00:57:44,760 --> 00:57:47,300
But, feeling very, very lucky.

1019
00:57:48,220 --> 00:57:49,220
We're all together.

1020
00:57:49,380 --> 00:57:50,460
I'm glad I can make it.

1021
00:57:50,700 --> 00:57:51,920
I miss being at home.

1022
00:57:52,960 --> 00:57:53,960
Home myth of you.

1023
00:57:54,500 --> 00:57:57,440
How is the concert coming along?

1024
00:57:59,320 --> 00:58:00,320
Honestly,

1025
00:58:00,590 --> 00:58:01,610
Better than I expected.

1026
00:58:01,930 --> 00:58:05,030
Yeah? Yeah. Great to watch Jackson play
with the other musicians.

1027
00:58:06,670 --> 00:58:07,670
How's he holding up?

1028
00:58:07,850 --> 00:58:09,390
Good, I think. And you?

1029
00:58:11,470 --> 00:58:13,530
My piece is coming together.

1030
00:58:14,790 --> 00:58:16,210
You're still not feeling it.

1031
00:58:17,730 --> 00:58:20,990
One of the reasons the concert appealed
to me was so that I could break out of

1032
00:58:20,990 --> 00:58:23,710
this rut that I'm in. Play something
that I connect to.

1033
00:58:24,490 --> 00:58:25,910
Then that's what you must do, honey.

1034
00:58:29,230 --> 00:58:34,910
So, it seems to me that you two are
getting along.

1035
00:58:36,830 --> 00:58:41,330
Yeah, but it scares me. I'm sure he
feels the same way.

1036
00:58:42,250 --> 00:58:43,410
What should I do?

1037
00:58:44,830 --> 00:58:46,210
Be honest with him.

1038
00:58:47,890 --> 00:58:54,770
Look at that.

1039
00:58:56,630 --> 00:58:57,630
You're...

1040
00:59:01,279 --> 00:59:02,640
She'll kill me. Oh, yes.

1041
00:59:02,840 --> 00:59:04,680
I want it. Okay. We'll take it.

1042
00:59:10,220 --> 00:59:12,980
Hi. Thanks for accommodating my
schedule.

1043
00:59:13,220 --> 00:59:14,740
I used part of the morning practice.

1044
00:59:15,200 --> 00:59:16,980
Of course. No problem. You just missed
everybody.

1045
00:59:17,640 --> 00:59:23,600
Oh, hey. Before I forget, I was
wondering if you wanted to get together

1046
00:59:23,820 --> 00:59:27,920
I was going to go hear the choir
rehearse, and I'd love to hear your

1047
00:59:29,190 --> 00:59:32,310
Sure. And before I forget, I have some
ideas for the event.

1048
00:59:32,510 --> 00:59:34,470
Great. Adam has been all over me about
it.

1049
00:59:34,670 --> 00:59:37,490
Okay. So what if we do the concert in
the round?

1050
00:59:37,710 --> 00:59:40,670
Instead of having the performers up on a
stage, we put them in among the

1051
00:59:40,670 --> 00:59:41,970
audience. Make it more intimate.

1052
00:59:42,330 --> 00:59:45,450
Exactly. And I was thinking we could do
something really nice for the

1053
00:59:45,450 --> 00:59:48,950
centerpiece. They have these beautiful
supplies at the Christmas market that we

1054
00:59:48,950 --> 00:59:50,150
can use to make wreaths.

1055
00:59:50,550 --> 00:59:51,550
I love it.

1056
00:59:52,010 --> 00:59:55,150
Thank you for everything you've done. I
really appreciate that.

1057
00:59:55,760 --> 00:59:58,620
I mean, since when do musicians even
care about decorations?

1058
00:59:59,060 --> 01:00:00,300
Come on, it'll be fun.

1059
01:00:01,240 --> 01:00:05,120
Okay, I will help you make wreaths if
you come check out the choir with me.

1060
01:00:05,620 --> 01:00:06,620
It's a date.

1061
01:00:07,300 --> 01:00:09,360
I mean, you know what I mean.

1062
01:00:09,900 --> 01:00:10,900
A date.

1063
01:00:11,180 --> 01:00:12,440
I like the sound of that.

1064
01:00:19,420 --> 01:00:20,420
I never asked.

1065
01:00:20,580 --> 01:00:21,860
How did you get into teaching?

1066
01:00:22,920 --> 01:00:27,380
Well, after you went to New York, I
started giving private music lessons,

1067
01:00:27,380 --> 01:00:29,700
decided to go back to school to get my
Ph .D.

1068
01:00:30,760 --> 01:00:32,880
I became a teacher's assistant.

1069
01:00:33,620 --> 01:00:38,960
Eventually, I landed a faculty position,
and eventually they gave me tenure.

1070
01:00:39,760 --> 01:00:43,180
It was a long road, but I loved every
minute of it.

1071
01:00:43,400 --> 01:00:44,560
That's amazing, Jackson.

1072
01:00:45,000 --> 01:00:46,000
Yeah.

1073
01:00:46,500 --> 01:00:48,540
I found out that I really love teaching.

1074
01:00:48,840 --> 01:00:51,340
Well, I'm sure it's a rewarding career.
It is.

1075
01:00:54,440 --> 01:00:56,360
You know, you never told me either.

1076
01:00:57,140 --> 01:00:58,140
What's that?

1077
01:00:59,340 --> 01:01:00,340
Why you left.

1078
01:01:01,360 --> 01:01:05,400
You know why? I had that solo
opportunity. No, why you really left.

1079
01:01:06,560 --> 01:01:07,560
Big picture.

1080
01:01:08,480 --> 01:01:09,920
Why didn't you ask me to go with you?

1081
01:01:12,320 --> 01:01:15,340
You said you wanted to stay in Boulder.

1082
01:01:20,540 --> 01:01:23,280
I guess we both did what we needed to do
at the time.

1083
01:01:24,840 --> 01:01:25,840
Yeah, I guess we did.

1084
01:01:35,980 --> 01:01:42,200
Go get the old chimney

1085
01:01:42,200 --> 01:01:46,540
sweeper. Make sure the chimney is clear.

1086
01:01:48,080 --> 01:01:49,920
Time to get humming.

1087
01:01:50,200 --> 01:01:51,880
Santa is coming.

1088
01:01:52,540 --> 01:01:54,720
I love the time of the year.

1089
01:01:56,160 --> 01:01:59,320
I'll set the tree by the mantel.

1090
01:02:00,040 --> 01:02:02,860
You wrap the presents, my dear.

1091
01:02:04,460 --> 01:02:06,200
Let's make the difference.

1092
01:02:07,080 --> 01:02:13,920
The snowflakes are

1093
01:02:13,920 --> 01:02:15,180
on the ground.

1094
01:02:15,800 --> 01:02:19,420
And Christmas is in the air.

1095
01:02:20,100 --> 01:02:22,080
I pray when we...

1096
01:02:22,380 --> 01:02:23,380
You look beautiful.

1097
01:02:23,580 --> 01:02:25,800
And you look very handsome. Thank you.

1098
01:02:27,520 --> 01:02:31,120
So glad you finally agreed to come with
me. My pleasure.

1099
01:02:31,660 --> 01:02:33,320
Wait, I asked you.

1100
01:02:35,140 --> 01:02:36,720
You could always make me smile.

1101
01:02:39,800 --> 01:02:41,820
It's been time.

1102
01:03:15,140 --> 01:03:16,340
Thanks for walking with me.

1103
01:03:17,000 --> 01:03:18,000
Thanks for a great evening.

1104
01:03:20,580 --> 01:03:27,560
I wanted to ask you, the other day you
said everything with Sam and Sarah

1105
01:03:27,560 --> 01:03:29,320
brought up a lot of emotions.

1106
01:03:31,160 --> 01:03:35,580
Yeah. I mean, it's hard not to see what
they went through and not think about

1107
01:03:35,580 --> 01:03:37,700
all the what ifs.

1108
01:03:39,200 --> 01:03:41,200
I think about all the what ifs all the
time.

1109
01:03:43,260 --> 01:03:44,260
Me too.

1110
01:03:47,950 --> 01:03:48,950
Good night, Jackson.

1111
01:03:49,890 --> 01:03:50,890
Good night.

1112
01:04:31,040 --> 01:04:31,819
That's great.

1113
01:04:31,820 --> 01:04:33,640
No, I can't tell you how much that'll
mean to us.

1114
01:04:34,040 --> 01:04:36,460
Yes. Her tickets will be waiting in the
front desk.

1115
01:04:37,240 --> 01:04:38,240
Thanks again.

1116
01:04:39,240 --> 01:04:41,340
Ready or not, we have a show.

1117
01:04:41,600 --> 01:04:43,000
Which is it? Ready or not?

1118
01:04:43,220 --> 01:04:45,980
Oh, we are ready. If people don't leave
here having the full Christmas

1119
01:04:45,980 --> 01:04:47,860
experience, they can't be helped.

1120
01:04:48,120 --> 01:04:49,120
I knew you'd pull it off.

1121
01:04:49,400 --> 01:04:50,620
Did you? I did.

1122
01:04:51,260 --> 01:04:53,240
Oh, hey, I got some great news, by the
way. What?

1123
01:04:53,460 --> 01:04:55,220
You never guessed who I just got off the
phone with.

1124
01:04:56,640 --> 01:04:57,640
Evelyn March.

1125
01:04:59,740 --> 01:05:00,740
No.

1126
01:05:00,810 --> 01:05:03,550
Yeah, and her family's going to be
staying here throughout the holidays.

1127
01:05:03,550 --> 01:05:06,050
when I told her who was performing, she
agreed to review the show.

1128
01:05:06,510 --> 01:05:09,350
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no. This is very
bad.

1129
01:05:09,950 --> 01:05:13,330
What? What do you got against Evelyn
March? I have nothing against Evelyn

1130
01:05:13,390 --> 01:05:14,390
It's Margot.

1131
01:05:14,670 --> 01:05:18,930
What? She has received exactly two
negative reviews this past year, both of

1132
01:05:18,930 --> 01:05:21,370
from... Uh -oh.

1133
01:05:22,090 --> 01:05:23,430
Yeah, uh -oh is right.

1134
01:05:23,630 --> 01:05:26,090
I had no idea that they had such
history.

1135
01:05:27,080 --> 01:05:29,140
This puts me in a really bad situation.

1136
01:05:29,460 --> 01:05:30,720
No, it's not your fault. Blame me.

1137
01:05:30,960 --> 01:05:34,040
No, you don't understand. If I tell her,
it could ruin her performance. If I

1138
01:05:34,040 --> 01:05:36,740
don't, well, I can't just keep it from
her.

1139
01:05:37,040 --> 01:05:39,040
I'm sorry, man. Look, I thought you'd be
thrilled.

1140
01:05:39,440 --> 01:05:41,400
Right? I mean, imagine all the publicity
it would bring.

1141
01:05:42,020 --> 01:05:45,240
You could talk to her if you want. No,
no, I'll talk to her.

1142
01:05:46,120 --> 01:05:47,900
It's better she hear from me than
someone else.

1143
01:05:51,750 --> 01:05:53,970
Breakfast was so good. I know.

1144
01:05:54,410 --> 01:05:57,330
I feel like I've put on five pounds
since we got here. It's Christmas.

1145
01:05:57,550 --> 01:05:58,990
Calories don't count over the holidays.

1146
01:05:59,290 --> 01:06:01,290
Right, I forgot that. Margot Hammond?

1147
01:06:03,050 --> 01:06:05,270
Evelyn March. I thought that was you.

1148
01:06:06,630 --> 01:06:11,010
Uh, what are you... Oh, well, we have
family in the area. Always wanted to

1149
01:06:11,010 --> 01:06:14,250
here at Christmas time. This year the
pieces fell into place, so we thought,

1150
01:06:14,250 --> 01:06:15,250
not?

1151
01:06:15,750 --> 01:06:16,750
Oh, where are my manners?

1152
01:06:17,390 --> 01:06:20,890
Ron, this is Margot Hammond, the pianist
I've told you about. This is my

1153
01:06:20,890 --> 01:06:21,890
husband, Ron.

1154
01:06:21,950 --> 01:06:22,948
It's a pleasure.

1155
01:06:22,950 --> 01:06:24,250
We saw your last performance.

1156
01:06:25,070 --> 01:06:27,530
I remember. Believe me, she remembers.

1157
01:06:29,010 --> 01:06:30,510
This is my sister, Kate.

1158
01:06:31,010 --> 01:06:32,010
Hi.

1159
01:06:32,230 --> 01:06:33,970
We're looking forward to the concert
tomorrow night.

1160
01:06:34,570 --> 01:06:36,890
Oh, you're going to be at the concert.

1161
01:06:37,230 --> 01:06:38,230
Didn't they tell you?

1162
01:06:38,990 --> 01:06:44,390
No, but I am really looking forward to
playing for you.

1163
01:06:44,940 --> 01:06:47,320
I'm sure whatever it is, it will be
technically gifted.

1164
01:06:48,620 --> 01:06:50,220
I was going to say wonderful.

1165
01:06:52,440 --> 01:06:57,680
Oh, anyway, good luck and Merry
Christmas. Merry Christmas.

1166
01:07:04,360 --> 01:07:06,820
Just breathe. It's like she's stalking
me.

1167
01:07:07,160 --> 01:07:11,280
I was so excited to just play for myself
for the joy of it and not have to worry

1168
01:07:11,280 --> 01:07:12,720
if I still have it or not.

1169
01:07:13,310 --> 01:07:19,010
I think obstacles are put in our way for
a reason to help us grow. And sometimes

1170
01:07:19,010 --> 01:07:20,530
they're just not easy.

1171
01:07:20,830 --> 01:07:22,670
Why didn't Jackson tell me she'd be
here?

1172
01:07:23,050 --> 01:07:24,050
I don't know.

1173
01:07:24,170 --> 01:07:28,090
Did you ask him? No. Look how it's
affecting you. Maybe he's trying to

1174
01:07:28,090 --> 01:07:29,090
you.

1175
01:07:29,270 --> 01:07:30,310
Maybe he doesn't know.

1176
01:07:30,530 --> 01:07:31,530
I didn't just ask him.

1177
01:07:31,910 --> 01:07:32,910
That's the other problem.

1178
01:07:33,270 --> 01:07:37,130
I should never have agreed to this. What
was I thinking? If I had just said no,

1179
01:07:37,230 --> 01:07:38,250
I wouldn't be in this mess.

1180
01:07:38,710 --> 01:07:40,230
You mean falling for him again?

1181
01:07:43,000 --> 01:07:44,900
Exactly. I've never seen you this happy.

1182
01:07:46,080 --> 01:07:47,420
It all felt so natural.

1183
01:07:48,480 --> 01:07:52,500
I was actually starting to imagine what
life would be like if I moved home to be

1184
01:07:52,500 --> 01:07:54,140
with him. Would that be so bad?

1185
01:07:54,380 --> 01:07:55,820
Yes, because it's not a reality.

1186
01:07:56,440 --> 01:07:58,660
When the holidays are over, we all go
back to our lives.

1187
01:07:59,000 --> 01:08:00,360
My life is in New York.

1188
01:08:00,580 --> 01:08:04,120
That's where my career is. I go on tours
for months at a time.

1189
01:08:04,320 --> 01:08:07,120
In what world did I think this career
could sustain a relationship?

1190
01:08:08,800 --> 01:08:10,160
I left him once before.

1191
01:08:11,070 --> 01:08:12,490
And I feel horrible about it.

1192
01:08:12,890 --> 01:08:14,290
I'm not going to do that to him again.

1193
01:08:17,330 --> 01:08:20,890
This is the part where you tell me
exactly what I should do. I wish I

1194
01:08:21,890 --> 01:08:23,330
But what I think isn't important.

1195
01:08:24,630 --> 01:08:25,790
You need to follow your heart.

1196
01:08:31,990 --> 01:08:36,330
I promise I only just found out. I was
heading to your room to tell you. I'm so

1197
01:08:36,330 --> 01:08:39,569
sorry. No. It's not your fault. I'm not
blaming you. It is my fault.

1198
01:08:40,060 --> 01:08:42,080
The only reason you're playing this
concert is because of me.

1199
01:08:42,800 --> 01:08:44,439
No one forced me to do anything.

1200
01:08:48,819 --> 01:08:55,060
Margot, I want you to know that I
couldn't have done this without you.

1201
01:08:57,279 --> 01:09:03,740
Jackson, I hope you know how much I've
enjoyed being with you these past

1202
01:09:03,740 --> 01:09:04,740
days.

1203
01:09:05,720 --> 01:09:06,720
Yeah, me too.

1204
01:09:07,819 --> 01:09:08,819
I just...

1205
01:09:11,399 --> 01:09:13,540
I don't want either of us to get hurt
when it's over.

1206
01:09:14,939 --> 01:09:16,819
So... Don't need to explain.

1207
01:09:18,260 --> 01:09:20,260
We both knew that she was going to come
to an end, right?

1208
01:09:21,140 --> 01:09:22,140
I wish it was different.

1209
01:09:22,960 --> 01:09:27,640
But... We both have separate lives, not
to mention we live in different places.

1210
01:09:27,660 --> 01:09:30,420
Yeah, yeah. We just both got wrapped up
in the moment, I guess.

1211
01:09:32,979 --> 01:09:37,120
I'm sorry, Chuck. No, there's no... No
need to apologize.

1212
01:09:39,399 --> 01:09:41,560
Let's make the most of what we have left
of the holidays.

1213
01:09:42,040 --> 01:09:45,319
Tomorrow's Christmas, and we got the big
concert, so... Yeah.

1214
01:09:46,220 --> 01:09:47,220
Yeah.

1215
01:09:54,400 --> 01:09:59,040
And remember, Margot, don't make
tomorrow about showing some critic you

1216
01:09:59,040 --> 01:10:00,040
what it takes.

1217
01:10:01,280 --> 01:10:02,280
It's about showing yourself.

1218
01:10:18,419 --> 01:10:19,640
I love it.

1219
01:10:21,040 --> 01:10:22,040
Who's next?

1220
01:10:23,080 --> 01:10:24,080
There's so many.

1221
01:10:24,500 --> 01:10:25,500
Aunt Margo.

1222
01:10:25,640 --> 01:10:27,960
What? You guys didn't have to get me
anything.

1223
01:10:28,780 --> 01:10:31,400
Well, this was made by a little elf in
her workshop.

1224
01:10:32,340 --> 01:10:35,580
Is it a pony?

1225
01:10:37,080 --> 01:10:38,400
No ponies this year.

1226
01:10:39,300 --> 01:10:40,880
It wasn't for lack of asking.

1227
01:10:42,660 --> 01:10:47,000
It is a chocolate piano.

1228
01:10:49,260 --> 01:10:50,640
I love it. Thank you.

1229
01:10:52,140 --> 01:10:53,140
There's so many left.

1230
01:10:54,720 --> 01:10:57,180
This one's for me. It's from Aunt Margo.

1231
01:10:57,560 --> 01:10:58,840
Another one.

1232
01:10:59,140 --> 01:11:02,000
Just a little something extra special I
thought you might enjoy.

1233
01:11:03,060 --> 01:11:04,740
Ah. Christmas music.

1234
01:11:05,560 --> 01:11:09,380
Thanks, Aunt Margo. You're welcome. I
think it has just about every Christmas

1235
01:11:09,380 --> 01:11:10,380
song ever.

1236
01:11:10,400 --> 01:11:11,640
Will you help me? Of course.

1237
01:11:12,280 --> 01:11:14,700
I want you to show me how to play O Holy
Night.

1238
01:11:18,480 --> 01:11:19,580
Oh, I'd love to.

1239
01:11:40,780 --> 01:11:42,020
No one has seen Margo.

1240
01:11:43,320 --> 01:11:44,960
No, she's not the type to get cold feet.

1241
01:11:45,760 --> 01:11:46,760
Is she?

1242
01:11:49,420 --> 01:11:52,760
You know, your being nervous is really
making me nervous, right? It's not like

1243
01:11:52,760 --> 01:11:54,080
Margot to be late for a performance.

1244
01:11:55,020 --> 01:11:56,200
I just hope she shows.

1245
01:11:56,520 --> 01:11:57,800
You, me, and everyone else would.

1246
01:12:07,700 --> 01:12:08,860
Come on, come on.

1247
01:12:11,580 --> 01:12:12,700
Straight to voicemail.

1248
01:12:13,420 --> 01:12:15,480
The show needs to go on. You know that,
right?

1249
01:12:16,250 --> 01:12:18,970
So we'll need to make an announcement
that Margot will not be performing

1250
01:12:18,970 --> 01:12:21,010
tonight, and we'll say that she came
down with something.

1251
01:12:21,290 --> 01:12:22,290
But I feel fine.

1252
01:12:24,650 --> 01:12:25,650
Yes.

1253
01:12:26,370 --> 01:12:27,510
I'm so sorry.

1254
01:12:28,530 --> 01:12:34,910
Wow, you look... I was worried you had a
change of heart.

1255
01:12:35,130 --> 01:12:39,150
No, some kid thought it would be funny
to push all the elevator buttons.

1256
01:12:40,550 --> 01:12:43,350
But I did have a change of tune.

1257
01:12:44,270 --> 01:12:45,270
Oh.

1258
01:12:45,740 --> 01:12:51,260
Really, you do realize we're minutes
away from curtain. I know, but it would

1259
01:12:51,260 --> 01:12:52,260
really mean a lot.

1260
01:12:54,700 --> 01:12:55,700
You're a pro.

1261
01:12:56,140 --> 01:12:57,140
I trust you.

1262
01:12:57,460 --> 01:12:58,460
Thank you.

1263
01:12:59,480 --> 01:13:00,980
So, what made you change your mind?

1264
01:13:01,800 --> 01:13:02,800
You.

1265
01:13:03,220 --> 01:13:05,160
Yesterday, when you said I should play
from the heart.

1266
01:13:06,840 --> 01:13:11,100
Any chance you're going to tell me what
that is? Let's just say it's about as

1267
01:13:11,100 --> 01:13:13,100
close to my heart as a piece of music
can get.

1268
01:13:13,420 --> 01:13:15,360
That is all I need to hear.

1269
01:13:17,160 --> 01:13:18,160
Break a leg.

1270
01:13:18,540 --> 01:13:19,540
Thank you.

1271
01:13:20,380 --> 01:13:21,380
Good evening.

1272
01:13:21,560 --> 01:13:24,760
It is my distinct pleasure to welcome
you all to the first annual Christmas

1273
01:13:24,760 --> 01:13:25,940
concert at the Chateau.

1274
01:13:30,080 --> 01:13:31,460
Well, let's get right to it.

1275
01:13:31,940 --> 01:13:35,740
We have a special evening planned for
you. Please, welcome Len Max,

1276
01:13:37,160 --> 01:13:39,800
Sarah Baxter, Sam Bennett.

1277
01:13:40,350 --> 01:13:44,810
With a very special guest, who also
happens to be tonight's director,

1278
01:13:44,810 --> 01:13:45,810
Lewis.

1279
01:14:24,210 --> 01:14:27,170
Ladies and gentlemen, I hope you've
enjoyed our show so far.

1280
01:14:27,890 --> 01:14:33,530
Next, we have a very special guest, and
I can tell you we are incredibly lucky

1281
01:14:33,530 --> 01:14:34,530
to have her here tonight.

1282
01:14:35,970 --> 01:14:40,790
May I introduce the one and only Margot
Hammond.

1283
01:14:43,390 --> 01:14:43,830
Thank

1284
01:14:43,830 --> 01:14:51,550
you.

1285
01:14:51,970 --> 01:14:53,710
I don't usually do this.

1286
01:14:54,090 --> 01:14:58,190
but tonight I've decided to play
something that is not printed in your

1287
01:14:58,570 --> 01:15:02,610
This song has a very special place in my
heart, and I'd like to dedicate it to

1288
01:15:02,610 --> 01:15:03,610
my father.

1289
01:15:04,850 --> 01:15:05,850
I hope you enjoy.

1290
01:17:30,320 --> 01:17:32,700
I see you got your Christmas keepsake.

1291
01:17:33,080 --> 01:17:36,920
Yes, this one will have a special place
at Christmas.

1292
01:17:37,200 --> 01:17:40,240
This Christmas will hold a lot of
special memories for me.

1293
01:17:40,840 --> 01:17:44,700
It's all thanks to you and Jackson. If
it wasn't for you two, I'm not sure that

1294
01:17:44,700 --> 01:17:45,880
we would have reconnected.

1295
01:17:46,820 --> 01:17:49,700
That's nice to hear, but we should be
thanking you.

1296
01:17:52,280 --> 01:17:54,920
Don't mind me sticking my nose where it
doesn't belong.

1297
01:17:55,420 --> 01:17:59,480
Of course not. Well, I don't pretend to
know what's going on with you and

1298
01:17:59,480 --> 01:18:02,620
Jackson, but I have eyes.

1299
01:18:03,200 --> 01:18:08,500
And maybe it's not my place, but I'd be
remiss if I didn't say that a second

1300
01:18:08,500 --> 01:18:11,440
chance does not come along very often.

1301
01:18:12,120 --> 01:18:15,380
And when it does, you've got to grab it.

1302
01:18:17,600 --> 01:18:20,560
You know, you're absolutely right.

1303
01:18:23,120 --> 01:18:24,340
Happy holidays, you two.

1304
01:18:24,970 --> 01:18:25,970
Merry Christmas.

1305
01:18:27,890 --> 01:18:29,450
That was beautiful.

1306
01:18:29,770 --> 01:18:32,910
The finale was perfect and you were
great.

1307
01:18:33,190 --> 01:18:36,330
Thanks. Glad you liked it. What a
wonderful event.

1308
01:18:36,950 --> 01:18:40,430
How have you managed to pull this off on
such short notice?

1309
01:18:41,010 --> 01:18:43,910
Well, that's a testament to your
leadership skill. Thank you very much.

1310
01:18:45,790 --> 01:18:52,010
Since it's Christmas, I might as well
give you your gift unofficially. The

1311
01:18:52,010 --> 01:18:54,250
committee met yesterday and...

1312
01:18:54,760 --> 01:18:57,240
We all agreed. You are perfect for the
job.

1313
01:18:57,860 --> 01:19:02,180
We'll have an official press release
after Christmas, and you will start

1314
01:19:02,180 --> 01:19:05,040
the new year. I didn't get you a gift.
Oh, okay.

1315
01:19:06,800 --> 01:19:08,200
But you could give me an answer.

1316
01:19:08,640 --> 01:19:13,980
Yes, yes, yes, and yes, it would be an
honor. Well, congratulations, Jackson.

1317
01:19:13,980 --> 01:19:15,820
know that you will do great things.

1318
01:19:16,960 --> 01:19:17,960
Merry Christmas.

1319
01:19:18,060 --> 01:19:19,360
Merry Christmas to you, too.

1320
01:19:22,040 --> 01:19:25,540
Margot, that was truly amazing. Honey,
it was all I could do not to cry.

1321
01:19:26,420 --> 01:19:29,800
And what you did with the song, dad
would be so proud.

1322
01:19:30,080 --> 01:19:33,980
Okay, now don't make me cry. Excuse me.
I just wanted to congratulate you.

1323
01:19:34,700 --> 01:19:39,240
I know I've been tough on you lately,
Margot, but that's only because I know

1324
01:19:39,240 --> 01:19:40,240
what you're capable of.

1325
01:19:40,580 --> 01:19:41,860
I could tell you were disconnected.

1326
01:19:43,000 --> 01:19:43,978
You were right.

1327
01:19:43,980 --> 01:19:46,740
And as a critic, when I give a bad
review.

1328
01:19:47,530 --> 01:19:51,710
I do so hoping that the artists will dig
down and play to their potential.

1329
01:19:51,950 --> 01:19:53,150
Well, I appreciate the honesty.

1330
01:19:53,430 --> 01:19:59,530
You have that rare gift to not just
entertain people, but to move and

1331
01:19:59,530 --> 01:20:00,530
them.

1332
01:20:01,310 --> 01:20:02,950
And tonight you did that.

1333
01:20:03,290 --> 01:20:05,010
Thank you so much.

1334
01:20:05,670 --> 01:20:07,530
Well, Merry Christmas.

1335
01:20:08,010 --> 01:20:09,050
Merry Christmas.

1336
01:20:11,970 --> 01:20:14,130
Well, I'd say that was a pretty positive
review.

1337
01:20:16,110 --> 01:20:19,090
I think you need to go find Jackson and
tell him the good news. You're right.

1338
01:20:20,270 --> 01:20:21,270
Where is he?

1339
01:20:21,510 --> 01:20:22,730
At the ornament table.

1340
01:20:22,990 --> 01:20:24,610
Okay. I'll find you in a bit.

1341
01:20:27,550 --> 01:20:28,630
You really pulled it off.

1342
01:20:29,170 --> 01:20:30,170
We pulled it off.

1343
01:20:30,750 --> 01:20:34,750
I wasn't sure what I was getting myself
into when you asked me, but honestly, I

1344
01:20:34,750 --> 01:20:35,750
am glad you did.

1345
01:20:35,870 --> 01:20:36,870
Well, you're a real friend.

1346
01:20:36,890 --> 01:20:37,890
I owe you one.

1347
01:20:37,930 --> 01:20:38,930
Here's old friends.

1348
01:20:39,370 --> 01:20:40,370
Old friends?

1349
01:20:41,470 --> 01:20:42,470
That's exciting.

1350
01:20:43,930 --> 01:20:44,930
That's my cue.

1351
01:20:45,450 --> 01:20:47,270
Thank you, Adam.

1352
01:20:49,210 --> 01:20:50,790
I saw you disappeared on me.

1353
01:20:51,050 --> 01:20:52,590
I'm trying to keep you on your toes.

1354
01:20:53,730 --> 01:20:55,110
You played brilliantly tonight.

1355
01:20:55,670 --> 01:20:58,870
I didn't think it was possible for you
to top yourself, but you did.

1356
01:20:59,310 --> 01:21:01,670
Thank you for trusting me. It really
meant a lot.

1357
01:21:02,250 --> 01:21:03,730
Easiest decision I ever made.

1358
01:21:04,630 --> 01:21:06,150
And the audience loved you.

1359
01:21:07,350 --> 01:21:08,910
I saw you talking to Pam earlier.

1360
01:21:09,210 --> 01:21:10,210
You looked really happy.

1361
01:21:10,990 --> 01:21:11,990
Yeah,

1362
01:21:12,270 --> 01:21:14,590
it looks like I'm going to be the new
head of the music department.

1363
01:21:15,310 --> 01:21:16,310
Jackson, that's amazing.

1364
01:21:16,750 --> 01:21:18,990
No one deserves it more than you. Thank
you.

1365
01:21:21,030 --> 01:21:22,550
So what does the new job entail?

1366
01:21:23,310 --> 01:21:27,130
Well, part of my plan is to start an
international music competition.

1367
01:21:27,810 --> 01:21:31,830
And I could really use some judges if
you happen to know anyone.

1368
01:21:33,730 --> 01:21:36,190
I would be honored.

1369
01:21:39,710 --> 01:21:40,710
Jackson.

1370
01:21:43,310 --> 01:21:46,990
I'm sorry for how things ended between
us. You don't need to apologize. No, let

1371
01:21:46,990 --> 01:21:47,990
me finish.

1372
01:21:48,290 --> 01:21:50,890
I was just so focused on music.

1373
01:21:51,850 --> 01:21:56,210
I jumped at the opportunity to further
my career without really taking you into

1374
01:21:56,210 --> 01:21:57,210
consideration.

1375
01:21:57,570 --> 01:22:02,150
The truth is... I still love you.

1376
01:22:02,770 --> 01:22:06,210
And I think we should do everything we
can not to let it slip away again.

1377
01:22:06,870 --> 01:22:10,490
But just like Sam said, second chances
don't come around very often.

1378
01:22:11,150 --> 01:22:12,230
He's a wise man.

1379
01:22:14,510 --> 01:22:18,850
And just to be clear, I never expected
you to sacrifice your career for me.

1380
01:22:20,170 --> 01:22:21,930
Margo, all I ever wanted was you.

1381
01:22:22,330 --> 01:22:28,110
My dream was to spend my life with you.
I thought we'd get married, start a

1382
01:22:28,110 --> 01:22:30,670
family, live a happy life together.

1383
01:22:31,070 --> 01:22:32,070
That was my dream, too.

1384
01:22:34,010 --> 01:22:35,690
Somehow it got overshadowed.

1385
01:22:36,290 --> 01:22:38,170
But it never meant that I didn't want
both.

1386
01:22:38,410 --> 01:22:40,250
There's no reason you shouldn't have
both.

1387
01:22:42,710 --> 01:22:43,990
I think we can...

1388
01:22:44,460 --> 01:22:48,560
Live our dreams together I'd like that

1389
01:22:48,560 --> 01:22:55,200
So Now what

1390
01:22:55,200 --> 01:23:02,020
Well, I was thinking when my tour is
over I could come back

1391
01:23:02,020 --> 01:23:08,880
home and We could give it a try Nothing

1392
01:23:08,880 --> 01:23:11,460
would make me happier

1393
01:23:17,320 --> 01:23:18,320
Merry Christmas, Marco.

1394
01:23:19,200 --> 01:23:20,200
Merry Christmas.

1395
01:23:40,380 --> 01:23:43,080
How could it possibly work? He's a
prince!

1396
01:23:45,350 --> 01:23:47,250
Technically, no. How do all this blow
me?

1397
01:23:48,490 --> 01:23:52,970
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1398
01:23:53,170 --> 01:23:54,630
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