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This!

Well, honey, that sweater does whisper peace on earth.

But how about we go

with something that shouts joy to the world instead, huh?

Let's get lit.

Well, not when you say it like that.

Not the message I wanna scream to the world.

Also, really not appropriate for my 17-year-old daughter.

Heaven forbid anyone think we're fun.

Okay, let's compromise

This. Fun and traditional.

Those'll do.

This is nice.

I can't remember the last time we shopped,

much less spent a whole holiday together.

It is.

And though I hate to ask, to what crazy circumstance

do we owe the pleasure of your company?

Oh, well, you can thank the cheetahs.

The who?

The cheetahs of Namibia.

I was going on safari to the Cheetah Conservation Center,

but the cheetahs escaped their enclosure.

Mom!

These stories terrify me.

I hate that you do all of these off-beat travels by yourself.

It just doesn't seem safe.

Don't worry about me, honey.

I always manage.

Oh, look!

Snowboards.

Piper's outgrown her old board.

I'm saving to buy her a new one, but it might have to wait

until March for her birthday.

It's a bit late to use it this season, isn't it?

Unfortunately, she probably won't get back up the mountain

until spring break anyway.

Is she disappointed she can't go on her annual ski trip

with her dad for the holidays?

She is, but...

Richard is stuck in... nope...

stuck in Malaysia for work, so.

She begged me to take her up there anyway.

I had to say no.

Even when he's not around, Richard still gets the mantle

of fun parent while I'm always the vibe killer.

Nuh-uh. I'm fun.

- Your ex-husband was-- - Mom.

But he does take Piper on some lovely trips,

so I give him a pass.

Thank you.

What's that look?

Nothing.

I'm here!

Oh, there she is!

Oh, Gams!

Oh, Merry almost Christmas, honey.

I'm so happy you're here.

There is the coolest grandma-granddaughter dance

on TikTok. Come learn it with me.

Oh, you got it.

Oh, wait, shouldn't we invite your mom to come with us?

- Honey? - Gams, Gams.

I've asked mom to dance with me, like, a trillion times.

She's always too busy.

Oh, it's Rachael.

We have to talk about our event.

Okay.

Let's go dance.

Hey, I'm just getting home.

Where did we leave off?

The pup-eroni bites.

Right, I do think that the pup-eroni bites are more fun

than the pawp-corn holes.

I'll add mozzarella to the shopping list.

Oh, and we're doing a bark-uterie board, right?

'Cause that was a big hit last year.

Yep, it's on the list.

Okay. So, that's it?

Yeah. For now.

Man, we are over-prepared this year.

Okay, what is going on?

Is Piper having a party?

A dance party.

With June.

June is so fun!

So fun...

What? You are too.

Well, now you're just lying.

No, you are!

If you count punch cards, checklists,

and label makers fun, which you know I do, girl!

I have been known to let loose every once in a while.

As long as the inbox is empty.

That's the thing, Lex.

It's never empty.

You sound just like my daughter.

And my mother.

- Okay, let's check in later? - Okay.

- Bye. - Bye.

Hey!

Hey, you two. It's really loud--

- Ooh! - Piper!

We used to do this one, girl!

- And then jazz hands. - Okay.

- And pony. And pony. - And pony.

Hi, honey.

- And then we shimmy. - Good moves, girl.

And then shake it out and do whatever we want.

- Okay. - Go, Gams!

Pony! Pony!

Oh, it's Ezra. It's Ezra.

Go get it. It's okay.

- Hi, Ezra. - Hey, Ez.

This is my grandma, June.

Oh, my gosh, this is the infamous June?

Pipes! Are there seriously no Christmas miracles

that may bring you up to Breck for the break?

I wish, Ez.

Mom is claiming busy and broke.

- Piper! - What? It's true.

Your mother does her best.

I know.

It's just...

she's always got a million excuses for why she can't

just take a chance and enjoy something different.

Hey, you two kids catch up.

I'm gonna go make a phone call, okay?

It's all set then.

Well, aren't you just a magician.

Yeah. I know.

I know! Win-win.

Couldn't have worked out any better.

Oh, don't you worry about that.

I will convince her.

Okay. See you soon.

Ridge.

Well, we waxed the board and adjusted the bindings

like you asked. They feel loose?

No, they feel fine.

Okay, so your concern is...

I keep falling.

Well, the board is in good working order.

Have you thought about maybe taking a lesson?

Dude, I know how to board, okay?

So how do you feel that we can help you?

Wax it again!

Of course we can do that for you.

Why don't you come back first thing in the morning?

Wasn't that easy? Hey, thanks, Dan.

You're welcome.

You realize waxing his board again

isn't gonna keep him from falling?

Of course I do.

Okay, so why'd you--

He just wanted to feel like he was being heard.

Look, people come here because they trust us

to know what we're doing.

- Yeah, I know what I'm doing. - Yes you do.

Okay, well, thank you for that.

Now, if you've got some constructive criticism--

Well, you know, your bedside manner

could use a little work.

And I am not completely convinced

about your level of commitment.

Oh, don't hold back, please.

No, no, no.

The-the snowboarding every mountain with snow.

The... the-the music roadie thingy.

The-the startup with the silly name.

Totally Reckless Adventure?

What are you talking about? That's a great name.

And why exactly are we bringing up the past right now?

All right, it was reckless of me to bring it up.

Anyway, look, I'm glad you're here now

and that you're really trying to make this work.

And I just came down

to let you know that I've hired a planner for the holiday party.

What? I thought you'd be pleased.

Uh, and I thought you wanted

me to take point on the party planning.

Yes, of course.

But you told me that all the planners in town

were unavailable this Christmas.

And it just so happened an old friend of mine reached out,

and her daughter is a well-established

party planner in Denver, and it seemed like

a confluence of perfect timing.

Crazy how that happens.

You know that I could've managed.

I have no doubt that you could've.

Really?

Uh, regardless, it's done now.

All right, fine.

But in the future,

I respectfully request that you please stop micromanaging.

Consider it stopped.

Okay.

I got a couple hours to hit the slopes before

- we close up for the day. - Seriously?

I am kidding.

Get outta here.

Well, that's a tinsel tangle if I ever saw one.

Who's winning?

The tangle.

Obviously.

Honey, you can just let it win,

because we are gonna have the real thing this Christmas.

A real tree?

Oh, not just one tree.

I'm talkin' thousands.

We are going to Sun Creek for the holiday.

Oh, Mom.

We talked about this, I can't.

Hear me out, okay?

It just so happens that an old college friend of mine that

I've recently reconnected with, Dan Thompson,

owns the ski lodge up there.

And they're planning this big 50th anniversary Christmas party

for all their guests and the community.

Only there's not enough party planners

and caterers in town, so no one's available.

I pitched you.

He went to your website, was impressed, and...

you got the job!

- No way! - Way!

Mom, this is perfect. We have to do this.

No, I-I can't, I can't do that.

That's barely over a week away.

It's such short notice.

Plus...

I have the Fluff Ball.

Mom, you and Rachael have been planning

the Fluff Ball for seven years.

I'm sure you're over-prepared, as usual.

Plus, I've even heard Rachael say

she can handle it without you.

Well, that may be true, but...

I've planned some really fun activities for all of us.

You tell me that whatever you got planned...

beats this... and I will pull out of the whole thing.

- Are you kidding me? - No!

Mom!

Plus, you said this was a challenging year financially,

so this is a perfect opportunity to earn a few extra bucks

and get some Christmas presents.

Mom.

This is perfect in every way.

Come on, say yes.

Please! Please.

- Please. Please. Please. - Please. Please!

All right.

Let's do it.

She said yes.

Honey! Oh, perfect.

Okay. Pack your laptop. Whatever you need.

Oh, we're going to Sun Creek!

- Whoo! - Come on!

But I'm bringing my laminator!

Ooh! Fun!

It is.

Dan seemed really nice on the phone, Mom.

How do you know him again?

Oh, we went to college together.

O.H.

I.O.

And he just happens to live in Breckenridge

and happens to need a party planner for Christmas?

It's kismet.

Did you have a fruitful meeting with him?

I think so, yeah.

He seemed to like the sample menu I sent over.

Mom, you already sent him a menu?

- Mm-hmm. - You're a machine.

No, she's just exceptional at what she does.

Was Rachael okay handling the Fluff Ball on her own?

Totally. We decided to divide and conquer.

She'll do the Fluff Ball,

and I'll take care of the preliminary arrangements

in Sun Creek, and then she'll come up in a few days

with some of our go-to catering.

- Perfect. - You've got this on lock, Mama.

Thanks, honey.

Oh, Gams! It's our jingle jam.

Oh, it is! Go.

Dashing through the snow.

In a one horse open sleigh.

Over the fields we go.

Laughing all the way.

Ho, ho, ho!

- It's not quite right, Mom. - What was that?

Right.

Don't you just love road trips?

Oh, did I ever tell either one of you

about my last road trip to Argentina?

I got food poisoning.

It was not my finest moment.

Seriously, Mom, these stories of yours make me so nervous.

I really wish you'd bring a travel partner.

Well...

I'll consider a travel partner

when you do.

Ho, ho, ho.

Oh Mom,

Ezra's waiting for me at the lodge.

- Can we stop there first? - Sure, honey. Why not?

Ooh, the gift shop! I'll catch up.

See, Mom, I told you this place was beyond holiday cozy.

It's lovely.

- Wow. - You're here!

I'm here!

Let's ride.

- Go, go! - Thanks, Mom.

- Yeah. Have fun. - Let's go.

Are you ready for the most epic boarding lesson of your life?

- Hi. - Pardon?

It... it's natural to be nervous.

I totally get it. I read in your reservation

that you haven't been out on the mountain in a few years,

but you know what they say.

It's like riding a bike.

Oh, sorry. I think you have me mistaken for someone else.

Uh, you know what?

You're absolutely right.

Hold on.

How do you know it's not me?

- Hmm? - What makes you so sure

that I'm not your snowboarding student?

Uh, I...

I can always tell a snowboarder.

- How? - They...

You know, they, they...

exude a sense of adventure.

Oh.

And so, what, I exude a certain sense of boring?

Uh...

No, just a...

just a wee bit buttoned up.

- Oh. - Ridge?

- Yeah. - Hi, I'm Melissa.

We have a lesson scheduled.

Oh, yeah.

Whoa! Hey, look at that.

Same jacket.

Uh, sorry for the confusion.

Are you ready for the most epic boarding lesson

- of your life, Melissa? - I am!

Let's rock and roll!

This is the perfect pick-me-up on a cold day.

Here we go, this is the best part and the most fun.

Ridge!

Oh, hey!

Just the guy I wanted to see.

Here, check this out.

I'm calling it the Merry Mountain Mocha.

Figured it could be the signature drink

for a Christmas party.

- Ah? - Yeah, it's fine.

Yeah, a little rebranding, you know.

Old lodge, new energy.

Yeah, we're not a brand. We're a business.

It's kinda what I was saying.

It's kinda what you said about the adventure company.

Dad, come on. How many times are you gonna keep--

I just got a call from the linen supply company.

Did you forget to pay their bill?

Uh... no.

Actually, I was right in the middle of paying the vendors

when Teddy here needed some help at the bar.

He was slammed. Right, Teddy?

Well, he seems to be perfectly caught up now.

Yeah, yep, guess he does.

Did you also forget that the party planner and her family

are arriving at the cabin next door this afternoon?

No, it's not for, like, another hour.

And you said that you'd plow the driveway

before they arrived.

I was just going to do that right now.

I'll tell you what, I'll go with ya.

Oh, great.

Sounds like an adventure.

Is this gonna be the most picturesque,

cozy Christmas or what?

Oh, no.

That must be Ridge.

Hi! Welcome!

Well, let's get settled.

Nice to meet you, Lexi.

Sorry about all the snow.

The driveway was supposed to be cleared earlier,

but Ridge got distracted with rebranding and whatnot.

It's all right. I get distracted all the time.

Oh, distractions can be dangerous.

Lexi, that menu you emailed me for the party was fantastic.

Oh, honey.

I appreciate it when people take initiative.

Oh, like the initiative that I took to create

the Mary Mountain Mocha.

- And what is that? - Oh, come on.

It is a signature drink for the Christmas party.

It's mocha, espresso, peppermint liqueur

and candy cane shavings.

Oh, that sounds delicious.

It reminds me of my trip to Zurich.

You can't beat their chocolate.

So...

what do you think, Lex, hmm?

Oh, uh... sounds interesting.

I don't know if it'll fit with our menu.

Well, we don't have to decide that now, um...

Let's talk venue.

I would love it if both of you would come by the lodge later

to check out the room that we've earmarked for the party.

- Mm-hmm. - Now, I'll show you inside!

Well.

Here we are.

For once, I'm speechless.

What do you think, honey?

This is Christmas.

Well, it's wonderful you made it.

- Oh, Dan. - This place is just magical.

It is, isn't it?

It's just like a Christmas dream.

Well, we're back here.

- Okay. - Ooh.

Here we are.

- Oh. - Oh...

You know, I think we really should make

better use of this space.

Well, we would if we had the manpower to staff it.

So, I was thinking the Christmas tree could--

Whoa, whoa, whoa, I'm just gonna stop you right there.

Dan, you can't possibly believe that this room is suitable

for your big holiday bash.

- Why, what's wrong with it? - It's a nice space.

Are you kidding?

This is a Christmas nightmare.

Maybe we could move--

Why don't you just have it out there in your lounge?

Well, that's where our visitors chill out and have lunch.

It's like our day room. We thought having it in here

would be a little more novel.

Plus, uh, that room has to stay open for the public.

We can't just shut it down.

Well, you can't have it here.

Well, you know, I-I think this is down to earth.

Don't confuse down to earth with rundown.

Well, now, hold on a moment.

Oh, okay, okay, listen.

What if I redid this room

and gave it the pizzazz that you're looking for?

What? I can do it.

Actually, I'd like Lexi to work with, uh, you on that.

Oh.

Uh, she's a professional party planner.

If that's okay with you.

I wouldn't wanna step on anyone's toes.

Oh, nonsense, no.

You can make sure that the details don't fall through

the cracks and that Ridge doesn't get distracted again.

- There it is. - Of course she'll help.

Lexi is a party planning wizard.

And her sense of aesthetics is amazing.

She gets that from me.

Oh, the ornament doesn't fall too far from the tree.

Oh, you.

Well, then it's settled.

Oh.

- This should be-- - Interesting?

Yeah.

Hey!

You're the dude who blew past me on the halfpipe.

Oh, yeah, I was probably that dude.

I'm sorry. Did I freak you out?

I promise I was in full control.

Oh, I don't get freaked out.

I just wanna know how you pulled off that sick ollie.

Oh, you liked that sick ollie, did you?

- Yeah. - Yeah, well, come by

the, uh, halfpipe tomorrow and I'll show you.

- You got it. - Oh.

So?

- It's delicious. - Ahh!

- I'll work it into the menu. - Yes.

What?

You thinking about something?

Uh... yeah, I just have some questions.

- About? - Dan.

Are you thinking about setting him up with your mom?

Yes!

- I knew it. - Yeah.

They have a little rhythm, and...

it would be great to give my mom a reason

not to jaunt off to some exotic locale every Christmas.

And honestly...

I would really like for her to move back

to Colorado permanently.

Let's do it.

- Do what? - Set 'em up.

Oh, no. I didn't mean for you to get involved.

I'm already involved.

Plus, I got my own reasons.

Such as?

It'll be nice to have a little breathing room

without him looking over my shoulder all the time.

And, um...

I'd like to see him happy.

I work best alone.

Yeah, me too.

We're already planning the party together.

So what's one more project?

Cheers.

Come on.

- Cheers. - Yeah, such enthusiasm.

All right, I'll leave you alone.

That is good.

- Woo! - Yeah!

Woo!

Woo-hoo! yeah!

Nice!

Awesome!

Nice work!

Woo!

Yes! Looks great on that one!

That was awesome.

Yeah.

- Good job. - You too.

Why you going so fast?

Okay, let's go again.

Oh, man. Okay.

Yeah!

Go Ridge!

I can't believe one subtle shift made all the difference.

I'm gonna be the queen of ollies this season.

Yeah, you are! Make sure you keep that flex on the board.

- You pick up quick. - Thanks.

- Yeah, - 'Cause she's a chip

off the old block.

Uh, oh.

Oh, um, you're... that Piper.

- Mm-hmm. - Oh!

I didn't make the connection until now.

No way!

Wha-- I didn't make the connection either, but...

you're the son of the guy my mom's trying to match

Grandma up with.

How did you know about that?

Well, didn't you just state the fact that I catch on quick?

- Yeah. - Oh.

Oh, that reminds me. I gotta hang out with Ezra.

Can I catch you back at the cabin, Mom?

- Sure. - Great.

Thanks again for the pointers, Ridge.

You got it.

Boom, boom!

- Pointers? - She's a great snowboarder.

- She knows. - Yeah.

Oh, wow. Uh, this is, um...

A checklist for the setup.

Checklist for the party.

I was gonna say laminated.

Um, decorate. Christmas lights, garlands, wreaths, ornaments.

Consider adding cozy touches like blankets, pillows,

seasonal candles, and a gingerbread house.

You can ignore that last one.

We're making the gingerbread decorations this afternoon.

Oh, well, check that one.

Oh.

Keep checking.

Aye-aye, Captain.

Oh.

That's an intense stare.

I think she's trying to hypnotize

the gingerbread ingredients to bake themselves.

The way I see it, we have two options.

- Lay 'em on us. - We love options.

We can make a traditional gingerbread house.

Boring.

Or...

we could go with Gams's idea

and do something nontraditional and make...

a gingerbread halfpipe.

- Oh. - Ooh.

But we would have to go to the holiday market

to pick up more supplies.

What are we waitin' for?

Yeah. No brainer, Mom.

And P.S...

Sun Creek is already making you more fun.

I think Mom's wreath has seen better days.

Yeah, I just, uh...

can't seem to bring myself to throw it out.

I don't think she'd want you to hold on to it.

I'm pretty sure she'd want you to move on.

Maybe get a new wreath.

Yeah, well, you're probably right.

Oh.

I got an idea. Why don't we go down to the Christmas market?

We can get a new wreath. We can get you more of these

twinkly lights that you like so much.

Sure, you go ahead.

Just, uh, stick within the budget, huh?

We got a budget?

No comment.

No, I think we should go together.

I could use your input.

You want my input?

- Yeah. - Since when?

You know, maybe I would ask for your input more often

if you didn't consistently beat me to the punch.

Let's go.

- Beautiful, huh? - Mm-hmm.

Oh, hey, there's my friends by the fire.

Mom, is it okay if I hang with them for a while, please?

Sure. Just keep your phone close.

- I will, I promise. - Okay.

Bye.

Guess it's just you and me, kid.

Like old times.

- Oh, look at these snazzy-- - Oh, there are jams.

As usual, you were drawn to the most conventional things.

And you're looking for the pizzazz.

Mmm.

Why is that so bad?

Looking for pizzazz?

No, I didn't say it was bad. It's just different.

Why is different so bad?

It's not, it's just...

What?

Well, you wear it like a badge of honor.

I like to stand out.

There is something we can both agree on.

- Hmm? - Oh.

I would love to find Piper a new snow globe.

Maybe they've got one that's a snowboard, huh?

I believe they do, actually.

Oh. Well, hello there.

It's lovely to see you again.

Um, can I interest everyone in a round of, uh,

candy cane fishing?

- Oh, no. - Oh, I...

We're actually gonna go check out some garland

for the party. Right?

- Oh. Yup. - Yup. Bye. See ya.

Well, I guess I'm the only one that took the bait.

Get it? A little candy cane fishing.

Pretty witty.

Oh.

Are you kidding me?

Are you seeing what I'm seeing?

- Check it out. - Mmm.

Wow.

Yeah. Wow.

It's a little wild for my taste.

Hmm?

June would love it.

June would love it.

It would work in the party room.

- Let's get it. - Ah! All right.

Merry Christmas indeed.

You're lucky, you know that.

- How so? - Well-- thanks.

Growing up with a fun mom like June, you know.

My dad was so no-nonsense in comparison.

I mean, sure, if you consider being the only kid

to bring pickled watermelon and homemade sushi

to school for lunch instead of the standard PB and J,

then yes, very lucky.

I don't know, that sounds kinda fancy and fun to me.

Oh.

As you might have noticed,

I'm a little bit more of a rule-follower.

- No! - Like my dad.

He was the safety net to my mom's high wire act.

Until he wasn't.

It didn't work out, huh?

No.

I think he got sick of feeling like

he was always chasing after her whims,

and she got sick of feeling like she was always

getting her wings clipped.

Sorry. That's TMI.

No, not at all.

My dad and I are total opposites.

- How so? - Well...

you know, he's very steadfast and secure

and responsible, and...

he just thinks I'm some sort of 'good time Charlie'.

Why would you say that?

Well, I used to be a professional snowboarder,

and I was hard-charging and reckless,

and I got a little careless and the inevitable happened.

Oh, you got hurt?

Oh, yeah. I blew out my knee. Bad.

And then I didn't know what I wanted to do with my life.

I became a roadie for some bands.

I got a little lost and nomadic.

But then I had a couple startups,

in Denver, that were very successful.

And the last one...

ehh... not so much.

I swung for the fences and, uh,

struck out.

Sounds expensive.

Yeah.

Yeah, it was going great until I lost my investor's confidence.

Now you're back here.

Yeah, now I'm back here.

There's a lot of things I walked away from in my life,

and this is

the one thing that I could never walk away from.

You know, I wanna reconnect with my dad.

He's not getting any younger.

So, I don't know what the future holds, but...

I'm here for now.

You got that look.

Hmm?

You got that same faraway look that you had when you were

looking up at the slopes that day.

Oh.

I was just thinking that...

sometimes I wish

I could be a little more free-spirited like June.

That way I could maybe connect better with my daughter.

But...

even when I was Piper's age,

I don't remember being that carefree.

It's never too late.

There you are. Let's go home.

Why? What happened?

Dan here seems to think I'm a flake.

That's not what I said.

I simply pointed out that some of your travel misadventures

could've been avoided with a little more planning.

Dan Thompson, I am a grown woman.

I do not need anybody telling me how to--

Let's go home and make that gingerbread halfpipe.

- Okay? - Good day.

Good day? Wha--

She used your full name.

You left a real impression.

I... did you get a wreath?

- Yeah. - That one?

So how long did it take you to talk June

off the ledge last night?

Probably about as long as it took you to convince Dan

not to throw us off this mountain.

Yeah.

Sorry that was such a disastrous backfire.

You're not giving up, are you?

Err... it seems kind of unsalvageable.

Huh. Well, I didn't take you for a quitter.

I am not a quitter.

I have a backup plan.

- You do? - Yeah.

Hold, please.

- That's your plan? - Mm-hmm.

Now, you may be thinking,

how is this conventional poinsettia plant gonna work

as an apology gift?

I am.

Ta-da!

Okay.

Well, you definitely have a handle on June.

- Yeah? - That just might be

kitschy enough to work.

Well, we may be cut from the same cloth.

Yeah.

How about instead of just an apology,

we turn this into an invitation

for a date?

Ooh.

I like it.

So, we've decided the mini mushroom quiches

over the pizza balls, then?

I think we have.

All right. That's everything.

- Yeah? - Wait, no. Not everything.

I nearly forgot to ask.

How is the setup going?

Setup?

For the party.

I...

found something on the porch for you.

Oh.

Isn't he just adorable?

I think there's a card.

Oh.

Elves have snow much creativity.

Just like you.

Oh.

Please accept my apology,

and meet me outside the coffee shop for

a sleigh ride this afternoon.

Dearest... Dan.

Mom.

You have to go.

Well, I would

if I had a ride.

Of course I'll drive you.

Hey, Pop. Um...

You know how you keep telling me

you wanna teach me how to adjust the sleigh?

Uh-huh.

Well, I think today might be a good day to do it.

We just had some customers go out and said it felt wobbly.

You know, maybe one of the skis needs to be adjusted.

Well, it'll have to wait. I'm in the middle of inventory.

Oh, um.

Well, you're still gonna offer sleigh rides as a perk

of the Christmas party, right?

Uh-huh.

Okay, well, you know,

like you always say, safety comes first.

Hate for somebody to get hurt.

I hear ya.

Let's do it now.

Good idea.

There's nothing wobbly here.

That's what I heard. Maybe check the strut down here?

Hey, guys.

- Hello. - Hey.

Hey!

Oh, I'm so excited.

I've never been on a sleigh before.

- Oh, well-- - Oh, well, you are in luck

because he was about to take it out for a test drive.

He heard it's a little wobbly, so.

Oh, who doesn't love a wobbly sleigh, huh?

All right. Yeah, let's go if we're going.

They say it might snow.

You guys have fun.

- I'm getting on. - Hold on.

Hop in, you two.

Oh, no, I was just dropping her off.

I've got vendors and stuff to pay.

No, no, no. Come on, come on.

We need, uh, we need more weight in the back

to make sure that the skis are even.

Come on.

Here we come.

Thank you, kind sir.

Yeah, you're welcome.

And, Dan, I really appreciate your apology.

Hey!

Is that a moose over there?

Where, where?

Oh, uh...

Never mind. I thought I saw one.

It was probably just a bear.

- A bear! - A bear? Where?

Well, which is it, a moose or a bear?

You know what?

I think it was one of those snow making machines.

My eyes haven't adjusted to...

all the snow.

Hey, Mom.

Tell Dan about that time you went sledding in the desert.

Oh. Well. Have you ever seen Arabian Nights ?

- Mm-hmm. - Okay.

Well, there's this thing called sandboarding.

And it's just... magical.

The... the sand just glitters

and you just whoosh in the sand...

Thank you.

That was so much fun. Thank you.

Watch your step. Careful.

Now, can I treat you to a hot cocoa?

Ooh! You're talking my chocolate language, honey.

Thank you.

A bear, really?

Well, I was thinking on the fly.

I had no idea he would get so nervous.

Of course he got nervous.

If it really was a bear or a moose,

and the horses kinda got spooked

and dragged us off a cliff.

Well, June was about to thank him for an apology

he didn't give, so I was improvising.

Okay, well. Maybe improvise something a little less

life-threatening next time.

Sure.

And for the record, I didn't see you offering up a save.

Hmm. Agree to disagree.

That makes no sense.

Hey, so, my friends on the Breckenridge

Scholarship Committee are doing this fundraiser.

It's a holiday-themed escape room,

and I was thinking maybe you, me, and Grandma could do it.

Sure. Sounds fun.

Great! 'Cause I already signed us up for it

this afternoon.

This afternoon?

Honey, I am knee deep in prep.

Mom, that's not for another six hours.

You can do it.

I believe in your organizational superpowers.

Okay, I guess I can make it work.

Yay!

Oh, and you need a minimum five-person team,

so I invited Ridge and Dan.

What are you up to, young lady?

Whatever do you mean, Mama?

All my friends have already done it, and they already know

all the escape clues, so...

we just needed some fresh meat.

Mm-hmm.

Hey!

Peace offering.

Thanks.

Sorry about yesterday, I'll...

try and remember we're on the same team.

Same.

Welcome.

- Oh. - Esteemed guests.

Are you ready to unlock the secrets of the season

and conquer the mysteries that lie ahead?

- Yup. - Yes!

Then gather your companions and let the festivities begin.

- Whoo! - Go, team!

Go, team!

Now, as you step into our immersive experience,

prepare to be transported to a world of mystery.

Adventure.

And captivating challenges.

Oh!

Okay, now I'm getting a little worried.

- It's okay. - This is so sweet, though.

I mean, look at his hat.

Looks like he's in a Dickens novel.

It was the best of times.

- It was the worst of times. - Very good.

I don't know where that accent was from.

Sorry.

Your first clue.

- Okay. - Okay.

Adorned with wings in hues so fine,

a crafted mystery amidst needles divine.

This is so quaint.

I feel like I could live here.

We may have to.

No way, you guys, come on. Come on, we can solve this.

Okay, um, okay, uh...

Needles. Wings so fine.

Okay. Let's go, let's go, let's go.

The clock is ticking!

We can do this.

Okay, the clue said something about needles.

Hurry, hurry, hurry!

Let's check the Christmas tree.

Christmas tree needles. Yes.

What? Shouldn't we see if something falls out?

Sometimes you gotta shake it up, I guess.

Okay. What was, what was the clue?

Uh, adorned with wings and hues so fine.

A crafted mystery amongst needles divine.

- Wings. - Oh. Okay.

Well, this is, this is a bird ornament.

Could that be it?

Okay, let's see.

Oh, that is so lovely.

- Look at the craftsmanship. - Okay, Mom.

Yeah, it's lovely, but the clock's a-ticking.

Oh, yeah. Sorry.

Uh... oh! Ah!

Ah!

A clue, clue!

Can you read it?

All right. The trees hold mysteries that sing divine.

Two of these are left behind.

- Huh. - Huh.

Should we break into groups?

Uh, yeah. Oh, you and Ridge go.

- You and Dan. - And Dan. Yeah.

Let's go!

You guys.

- Come on, honey. - Oh!

Okay, ready.

Where are we going?

You guys go that way, we'll go this way.

- Oh, so pretty. - Let's go.

Okay. Uh, this looks good.

We'll go in here, you go in there,

see what you can find.

- Ah. - Let's try here.

There's, uh, what's that? It's a scroll.

It sounds like they're winning.

Got it! Okay. Can you read this?

What is it?

Valuable metal arranged in rings,

find these objects where a choir sings.

There are three things that can fly,

these three things taste good fried. Okay.

- Grab it. Grab it, grab it. - Sings.

- Oh! Okay. - Okay, okay, okay.

They light our way in the night,

a flame calls out the morning's light.

- Oh. Okay. - Oh, that's out there.

I found something! I found something!

Okay.

Oh, oh.

Come on, guys.

This ugly bird becomes this animal,

its translucent skin barely tangible.

Oh! Ah!

This is not an ugly bird.

So, that becomes--

That is a handsome bird!

Alright, here we go.

Come on!

Ah!

Okay. All right.

What do these all have in common?

Oh, there's a lot of birds up there.

- Yeah, except these. - Yeah.

It's such an odd number.

You'd never have five napkin rings.

Unless... is that a partridge?

- Huh? - I'm not versed in bird.

Is that a partridge?

- Ehh, it's partridge-y. Yeah. - Yeah.

Yeah.

12 days of Christmas!

Get outta my head.

- Five golden rings. - You get outta my head.

Five golden rings.

Six geese a-laying, right?

- Yes. - What's seven? What's seven?

- Swan! - Good, good, good.

Okay, uh... oh! And I got milk.

- Eight maids a-milking. - Yup!

Eight maids a-milking.

All right, nine and ten are up there.

Oh, boom! 11 pipers piping.

Okay, good, good. We got a minute.

We got a minute left. Uh, drummer.

- Where's that drummer? - Oh, I got him!

- Here. Boom! - Okay.

There's something in there, there's something in there.

- Come on, come on, come on. - It's stuck! It's stuck.

- There's something-- - No, no. Your fingers.

- Okay. Let me try. - Yeah, exactly. Yeah.

- Okay. - Mom, come on!

- Hurry, hurry, hurry! - Ahh!

- A key! - Go, go, go!

Go, go, go, go!

Here!

It's not working.

- Oh, no! - Oh, try that one!

Oh, a different door. Oh, oh, oh!

Is it working? Yes? Yes?

- Ah-ha! - Yes!

Ah, congratulations! You did it!

- Yeah! - Fantastic! We did it!

Get over here!

Oh!

Ooh! You see Dan and June really lean into that hug?

Oh, I did.

Yay team.

Yay!

Boom, boom, boom! We did it!

Ah, it's a good day for shoeing.

Yeah, you wanna come with?

We can, uh, grab a tree and spruce up the storage room.

Oh, I see what you did there.

I wish I could.

Lexi's got me chained to my checklist.

I got a bunch of time-sensitive stuff

I gotta get done for today.

- What? - Nothing.

No, I was just thinking that, uh, Lexi's a good influence.

It's a funny turn of events, isn't it?

Me stuck here behind the desk. You out adventuring.

I don't know, maybe June is, uh, also a good influence.

Well, I guess it doesn't hurt for me to be reminded that

there's more to life than work.

Mm-hmm.

Maybe you should ask June to go with you.

Maybe I will.

Okay, well, maybe have fun.

Maybe get back to work.

Okay, I'm done with the maybes.

This is so fun.

What's the word?

Mush!

- Oh, Dan! Come here. - What?

Oh!

That's it. That's the one.

- That one? - Yes.

I appreciate your enthusiasm, but...

that tree's so tall we'd need a permit from the FAA

just to decorate it.

Let's look for something a little more down to earth.

A very diplomatic way of telling me I'm ridiculous.

No, not ridiculous.

Just, um... ambitious.

Thank you. I'll take it.

I wish Lexi thought so.

All she sees is her impulsive mother.

It's just like my son.

You know, those two really have been

a good influence on one another.

Yeah, I don't think they see it like that yet, though.

That's too bad.

I wish they could see what we see.

Mmm.

Hmm.

What?

- Come. - What are you thinking?

Follow me!

- What are you doing? - You'll find out.

You got stuck in what?

Well, by the look in your face, I'm assuming you heard?

How did they get stuck in a snowbank?

My dad goes snowshoeing all the time,

and this has never happened.

I don't know, maybe he got distracted in a...

good way.

- I'm on it. - Well, I'm coming with you.

Oh, no, that's not necessary.

Even if I have to strap tennis rackets to my feet,

I'm coming with you.

You won't have to do that.

I knew you'd insist.

Okay. Let's go.

Mom?

Hey, Dad?

Can you hear anything?

Are you okay?

Yep.

You sure? 'Cause you're looking a little spooked.

I was just wondering, how common are these snowdrifts?

Oh, not common enough for you to worry about.

Just stay close to me. You'll be fine.

It's easy for you to say. All I can think about

is how my mom is probably bear bait by now.

She's fine. Just...

look around, you know, take a deep breath.

Check out your surroundings.

I'll do that after I know my mom is out of mortal danger.

All right, you're missing out.

It's beautiful.

And just to be clear,

your mom is not in mortal danger.

They're only buried up to their waist.

Ah! So beautiful.

The snow gently sitting on the branches of the trees.

Fine.

And?

It's gorgeous.

Yeah, it makes you feel a little bit better, doesn't it?

- Yeah. - Hmm.

Actually, Piper was scolding me this morning for not stopping

to smell the roses enough.

Oh, well, stick with me, kid. I'm a master rose sniffer.

Honestly, I'm coming around to the idea that there is value

to enjoying your life a little bit more.

Yeah.

You should tell my dad that.

He's always coming down on me for it.

I don't know, I'm willing to bet that he appreciates you

more than he lets on.

Yeah? What makes you think that?

Well, because even though my mom's spontaneity

can sometimes drive me nuts,

deep down I admire the courage it takes to live life

to the fullest like that.

Mm-hmm.

You're similar to her.

Oh. Thank you.

That's a good way to look at life.

Yeah.

And I think Dan's down-to-earth approach is a great

counterbalance for her.

I could see that.

Only, my mom isn't convinced that opposites

work well together.

What? That is ridiculous.

They totally balance each other out.

I know! That's what I said. Opposites attract.

I was talking about them.

Mm-hmm.

- Hey, Ridge! Ridge? - S.O.S.

Yeah. I'm coming.

- Let me scoot by you real fast. - Oh, I'll--

- Ridge, over here! - Oh! S.O.S.

What in the heck happened to you guys?

- Got 'em. - We got distracted.

We were having too good a time.

Let me help you up.

Oh. This isn't good.

Oh, dear.

Hey.

Uh, me next!

Oh.

You said this wouldn't happen.

I said this wouldn't happen if you stayed close to me.

I can't vouch for you if you go rogue.

- All right, all right. - Come on.

Let's get you outta there.

Oh, you're really in there!

Actually...

It was kinda fun.

I felt like a kid again.

What's that on your face?

Is that a smile?

Maybe.

Did you see me hit that ollie? It was sick!

Oh, my goodness!

What happened? You guys look like you just stepped out

of a snow globe.

Oh, we did. It was literally a whiteout out there.

And there we were, we were trapped in the snow.

- We were bear bait. - Bear-- bears?

- No bears. - Oh.

- Yep. Yes there was. - That was a squirrel.

Squirrels do not growl.

Squirrels don't growl.

No.

It was so fun.

- You're my hero. - Oh.

I hope Dan's as smitten as he looks.

I haven't seen him look at anybody like that

since my mom.

Welcome, everyone, to our annual carol-oke event.

Gams, carol-oke!

Whoa, whoa, hey. Nuh-uh.

Where do you think you're going, young lady?

Oh.

Uh, karaoke isn't really my strong suit.

Yeah, you and everybody else on the planet.

If I gotta suffer through this, so do you.

Okay, hit it!

Up on the housetop, reindeer pause.

Out jumps good old Santa Claus.

Down through the chimney with lots of toys.

All for the good little girls and boys.

Okay, uh, I'm gonna need some accompaniment up here.

So, Mr. Thompson, come on, join me, please.

Hurry up, the second verse is gonna start!

- Hurry up! - Go sing your heart out.

Cover your ears, everybody!

Ho, ho, ho!

Who wouldn't go?

Ho, ho, ho!

Who wouldn't go?

Oh Mom, we should go up. Yeah?

Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick.

Oh, you make a good Santa.

Okay, who's ready for Jingle Bells?

And who's gonna come sing it with me?

Come on, Pipes.

And, uh, you might've forgotten somebody

over there on the couch.

Mom, come on! You know this one.

This is your tune, honey. Come on!

Everybody, she's shy.

Come on.

Come on, hurry up. They're gonna start.

Jingle bells. Jingle bells.

Jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.

You're gonna be great.

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh.

Dashing through the snow.

In a one-horse open sleigh.

O'er the fields we go.

Laughing all the way.

Ho, ho, ho!

- Yeah! - Yay!

You did so good.

Thank you.

Hey, Mama.

So, Ezra and everyone are going to the lodge rec room

to watch a movie. Can I go?

I, uh, I thought we were gonna go home

and make candy cane hot chocolate and trim the tree.

Oh, yeah, yeah. We are.

Never mind.

Oh, honey.

Go.

Go. We will rain check for tree trimming tomorrow.

- Really? - Mm-hmm.

You're the best, Mom. Thank you, thank you.

Whoa!

Let's go!

- Hey. - Hey.

You okay?

Yeah.

Come on, let it out.

I think I'm experiencing some maternal regrets.

Maternal regrets?

Why? She's, like,

the most well-adjusted teenager I've ever met.

Thanks.

She is pretty great, isn't she?

She is.

You did good. What could you have regrets about?

That I wasn't more present.

Before.

You know, I think I was so focused on work

and getting everything right,

that...

maybe I missed out on a chance to be the fun mom.

Like June.

And now that Piper's a teenager, she's just more interested

in hanging out with her friends.

Things can change.

You did good.

So...

are you going to tell me why I'm here?

I will, I will.

It'll ruin the surprise.

Okay.

All set?

What are we doing?

We are getting you back out there, Mom.

Oh, no. I need to make sure that I'm here for the party.

No, no, no. The only thing that needs to be done

before Rachael and crew get here is to check in

on the florist... I got it covered.

I haven't been on a pair of skis in nearly two decades.

Okay, and I haven't been on them since I was five.

We'll learn together.

Go live a little.

Come on.

♪ We got our loved ones all around ♪

♪ Filling this house with cheerful sounds ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Can you feel it, can you feel it ♪

♪ Can you feel it, can you feel it ♪

♪ Can you feel it, can you feel it ♪

That was fun.

That was amazing.

You're great!

Thanks, Mom.

You're pretty good, too.

I'm really glad you came up with this idea.

Thank you.

I love you, Mom.

I love you too, honey.

You make me proud.

- Ah, that last run? - It was crazy!

It was!

Oh, my.

Hey! Well, it looks like you two had fun.

Fun? It was awesome!

Mom, you're a beast.

- I am? - Yeah!

I mean, you have me considering giving up

my snowboarding for a spell.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Let's not get carried away here.

I'm just saying!

I'm seeing skiing in a whole new light.

All right.

You're so cool, Mom.

- I am? - Yeah.

Thanks, sweetie.

You're cool too.

Hey, Pipes!

Oh, there's Ezra.

I'm... I'm gonna go tell him about our day.

Yeah, yeah, go.

I can't thank you enough.

For what?

I have a feeling you had a hand in this absolutely magical day.

I don't know what you're talking about.

All I did was rent you some skis.

Okay.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Wow. This trip has been nothing like I pictured it would be.

Hmm... is that good or bad?

Oh, it's great.

It's great. It's not at all what I imagined it would be,

but it's completely exceeded my expectations.

Great.

It's all thanks to you.

You're like my guru of fun.

You know what?

You know, maybe I'll have Dan change the placard in my office

to the Chief Guru of Fun.

- Sounds good. - It's got a nice ring to it.

He might take a little convincing with that one.

I don't know. He's starting to come around.

You know, I've been thinking a lot about the...

little conversation we had the other day.

- Uh-huh. - And, uh...

I'm kinda seeing things in a different light.

Oh.

Yeah, I complain a lot about my dad micromanaging me,

but I'm wondering if maybe I'm just not ready

for the alternative.

- Him retiring? - Yeah.

Like, maybe I'm...

I don't know, unconsciously slacking just to kind of

signal to him that I'm not ready to do this on my own.

Mmm. But do you believe you're capable?

Oh, it's been a long, bumpy road to get here,

but I'm definitely capable.

Well, then think of it this way.

When the time comes, you won't be losing Dan.

He'll be gaining some freedom.

Yeah.

Yeah, and I do want that for him.

I want him to experience the carefree lifestyle.

Well, speaking from experience,

it is definitely medicine for the soul.

Hey!

- Ready to go? - Yeah.

Um, are you and Dan

still coming over tonight to trim the tree?

Oh, that's tonight?

Yeah, I'm just kidding. We'll be there.

Well, I can't wait to hear your secrets.

- Secrets? - Yeah.

Mom didn't mention?

- We're playing Tinsel and Tell. - Right.

It's our holiday version of Truth or Dare.

So, come ready to spill the tea.

Oh, I'm ready.

And my tea is hot. Tsss!

Oh...

No. That was bad.

- It was cute. - No. No, it was bad.

I never knew Mom was such a ski bunny.

- Wow. - Neither did I.

I think we should get matching ski jackets.

Oh. Are you coming out onto the snow with us Gams?

No, but I have FOMO.

I'm gonna hang at the lodge

and look like a fabulous ski bunny.

Here.

Can you move that one, just...

Oh, yeah.

Huh.

Mmm.

- Hey. - Hey.

Storm's picking up.

Yeah, I heard.

You okay?

I-I'm great.

Yeah, I have that conversation that we had this morning

just stuck in my head.

I was so worried about running the lodge on my own.

Now I'm just excited about all the cool new things

I can implement.

You're inspired.

- Mm-hmm. - Nice.

And you inspired me.

You inspired me, too.

- I did? - Yeah.

I feel like my relationship with Piper

has hit this whole new level.

Like she...

suddenly sees me as a cool adult.

You know, someone she actually wants to hang with.

Well yeah, why wouldn't she?

You're a good hang.

I am, aren't I?

Mm-hmm.

We should probably go back inside.

Mmm... do we have to?

Yes.

- And then... ta-da! - Ta-da!

So good. So good.

- Okay. Your turn, Gams. - Okay.

Tinsel or tell?

A lady never tells her secrets, so I choose tinsel.

Okay. Okay.

Use the hat for the Russian dance.

Oh, good idea.

Gams.

I want you to put on that Russian hat

and let me video you doing an original dance, TikTok style.

You got it.

I'm gonna need more cocoa for this.

Okay. Hat please. I'm gonna need accompaniment.

I need some beat.

Let's danaske!

Whoo!

- Woo-hoo! - Go, Mom!

Go, Gams. Whoo!

Okay. Clear the table.

No!

Okay, don't.

Woo-hoo!

That's so fun.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

I haven't seen you dance like that

since the Orient Express.

I know, right?

The Orient Express?

Didn't you just take that trip a month ago?

Oh. Hold on.

Were the two of you on that trip together?

- Mom? - Gams?

- Dad. - Oh, boy.

Um... I think it's time we come clean.

Whoa, whoa. Come clean about what?

Did you two travel together?

Well...

Yes.

We've been an item for about a year now.

An item? What do you mean?

Well, you know that June and I met when we were young.

When I had more up here and less down here.

Oh. We lost touch for about four decades.

Which makes us sound really old.

But thank goodness for social media

because we reconnected a couple of years back

and we've been chatting ever since.

And then we met in person again, and we realized

we still have this very strong spark between us.

And as we got reacquainted,

we got to talking about the two of you and, uh...

we, uh, began thinking that you would be a very good, uh,

counterbalance for each other.

But, why wouldn't you just tell us?

Oh, honey.

In what universe would that have worked?

We both strongly felt that if you were to, uh,

forge a true connection, it, uh...

it needed to feel like it was your own idea.

Mom, I can't believe you would do this.

Well--

I thought we were making progress with the micromanaging.

Well--

I have to take this.

Hey, Rach. You okay?

Okay, good, I got you.

Ugh, I'm afraid I have bad news.

Wha-- what is it?

They pulled us over.

The storm has really picked up so they closed the mountain pass

and rerouted us back into the city.

I'm afraid I'm not gonna be able to make it up there

in time for the party.

Okay. Um.

Right.

I... I get it.

It's okay, I will figure this out, just...

text me when you get home safely, okay?

I'm so sorry, hon.

I know.

Mom, that's a lot.

Are you okay?

I don't know. Uh...

Under normal circumstances, I would have a backup plan

and a contingency plan for that backup plan.

But...

I've been so distracted with all of our

fun activities.

I've got nothing.

We'll make it work.

Honey, don't worry.

- We'll help you figure it out. - Yeah.

All due respect,

I think I have had enough help from you all.

I need to go figure this out by myself.

Excuse me.

- Hey. - Hi.

Good morning.

Oh.

- Thank you. - Um...

So... I was thinking.

Okay.

Um.

Between Piper and me,

we know a whole crew of snowboarders.

Say more.

And I figured that maybe we could enlist them

to help with the party prep.

And I know a few folks that would make great cater waiters.

Actually, that's perfect.

Because I stayed up late

and came up with a detailed checklist of things to be done.

Hmm. And of course, it's laminated.

Piper, grab three of your people

and tackle those decorations over there.

You know what I like.

Patterson, please grab whoever's left in your group

and run all of the supplies and groceries in,

and then you and Piper can tag team the tree decorating duty.

Aye-aye, Captain.

Ridge.

I need you to split your crew into three groups.

One to set up the bar, another to set up the games,

and the third to get the life-sized snow globe

- up and running. - Ten-four.

You are crushing the delegating, Mama.

- Not too bossy? - No, not at all.

You're like a... benevolent Napoleon.

Oh.

Oh.

Okay. How can I help?

You can't. I got it.

And honestly, you've done enough already.

Okay. Well, in that case,

can you take a minute to talk?

No, I can't, Lexi's got us on a tight schedule.

I see.

Look, I am really sorry, son.

I didn't think that my and June's little ruse

- would be so... - Micromanage-y?

I was gonna say offensive, but...

Have I really been micromanaging that much?

You're kidding, right?

Oh, it's just been like anything else where you've

doubted me in business, or in life or anything, really.

You know the saddest part about the whole thing?

You didn't have to trick me into liking Lexi.

Okay, June and I

may have unnecessarily complicated things,

but we really did have the best intentions.

I don't doubt that your intentions were good,

but your implementation leaves a little bit to be desired.

Boy, I was wrong.

About this room not having pizzazz.

I should have trusted that if anyone could transform

its dreariness, it'd be you.

Thanks.

I was wrong to meddle, too.

I'm sorry.

Thank you.

Was that so hard?

Uh. Hey, Mom. Minor mishap.

There's a ton of silverware, but no spoons.

Okay. On it.

Piper?

Have you seen my makeup bag?

Yeah.

Where is it?

In here.

Where?

You can have it.

On one condition.

You finally dance it out with me.

Oh, honey, we need to get ready for the party.

There! There's that stress crease again.

And I haven't seen it since we left Denver.

Oh.

Okay.

I'll dance it out with you.

Ready?

- Ready? We're gonna go. - Whoo.

- Follow my lead, okay? - Okay.

Whoo! Yeah!

I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready!

We go... and kick!

Okay. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Kick!

Whoo!

Then we do a spin.

Well, anybody that can throw a party this good

is nothing if not fun.

- Hey, so I was thinking that-- - I just...

- I actually really like you. - ...think we should probably--

Sorry.

What were you saying?

Uh, no, no, no. You... you go first.

Okay.

I was just going to say that clearly wh--

whatever I thought was developing

between the two of us...

isn't real.

And I don't want you to feel like you have to pretend

to be interested in me because my mom and--

No, no, no. I'm... I'm not. I'm not. I'm not pretending.

Hey, uh...

Sorry to interrupt. Um...

Mom, slight problem.

What is it, sweetie?

Is everything okay in the kitchen?

No, no, no. Uh... it's Gam and Dan.

I almost lost my daughter today.

Do you understand what that feels like?

Well, my son hasn't been talking to me either.

Well, I didn't twist your arm, you know.

No, but you didn't listen to me when I expressed reservation.

Should we do something?

I came up with a solution to a problem that you posed.

No, you had the same problem.

Oh! So, now it's my fault?

I mean, we...

still wanna see them together, right?

...I made a mistake.

Yes.

I think our relationship is a mistake.

Okay, well, follow my lead.

No! No, that is, that is not what I meant.

I am so glad you finally told me how you really feel.

Oh! Hey, the DJ's just starting.

- Can I have this dance? - Thank you.

- May I? - Of course.

This way.

She's impossible.

And don't I know it.

He's so uptight.

Yep.

June can be impulsive,

but she's all heart.

And she squeezes all the juice out of life.

And... generous.

And kind.

And loyal.

And resourceful.

And from what I've seen,

the two of you make each other better.

I really do feel like I'm a more carefree version

of myself when I'm with her.

You balance each other.

Like you and Ridge balance each other?

I suppose. Err...

We are the inverse of you and June,

so I can see why the two of you would want to

set us up.

Right? We weren't doing anything that you and Ridge didn't do.

Was it that obvious?

How old do you think we are?

You and Lexi are not exactly the discreet cupids

- that you think you are. - Hmm.

But instead of getting upset about it,

Dan and I thought it was kind of adorable.

Well, we were just sensing

the energy between the two of you.

It was obvious that you liked each other.

Uh-huh.

And you don't think we see the same thing with you two?

Is this spat with you and my mom really a deal breaker?

Oh, of course not.

Tell you something.

I'll forgive your dad...

if you will.

Hmm... I'll consider it.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

Thank you.

She is.

Hey, Pop.

Wanna go take a walk?

Absolutely.

We should go check on the kitchen.

- Sure. - Okay.

Great party, huh?

Yeah. Best we've ever had.

Listen, I've, uh...

thought about what you said, and, uh...

there's definitely some truth to it.

I'm sorry if I made you feel like I don't trust you.

It's never been the case.

After your mom passed,

the only thing I felt I could control

was the business, and so I...

I went into overdrive.

And now I see I was holding on too tight.

And I'm sorry if I made you feel

unappreciated in the process.

- Well, thank you for that. - Yeah.

I've been doing some thinking also, and, uh,

you know, if I'm being honest with myself,

I may have given you one or two reasons

to think I'm not so reliable.

- One or two? - Yeah.

All right, how about we, uh, both decide to just

do better going forward?

Deal.

You know, there's, uh, something I...

I should've told you a long time ago.

Those Merry Mountain Mochas are amazing.

I love you too, Pop.

Come here.

Back to the party.

That turned out spectacularly.

Did you really think I was too much of a stick-in-the-mud

for Ridge to be interested in me without your help?

What?

Honey.

No!

That's not it at all.

Well, you didn't think I was fun enough for him.

The same way Dad was never enough fun for you.

Lexi, is that what you really thought?

What else am I supposed to think?

First off, that is not why your dad and I split.

We just wanted different things.

We were young.

It had nothing to do with him not being fun.

Your dad was brilliant.

Like you.

And he had a wicked, wonderful sense of humor.

Okay.

But beyond that,

Lex...

all this nonsense that you've created in your mind about

you not being fun enough...

that is just ridiculous.

Look around this party.

Honey, you did that.

You have this extraordinary ability to facilitate fun

for everyone around you.

The only problem is that you don't know how to enjoy

the life that you've created.

Really, Mom?

I always felt like you thought I was too serious.

I never meant to make you feel like that.

But if I'm really honest with myself,

maybe I did that...

because of my own shortcomings.

What do you mean?

I always thought that your over-responsibility was...

a reaction to my instability.

I think you felt you had to be this little adult

because I was such an overgrown kid.

I don't think so.

No.

I mean, was it hard sometimes, being the kid of the mom

who organized the PTA flash mob?

Well...

Sometimes.

But I think that's why I got into party planning,

'cause it was my way of keeping the fun going

without trying to be the fun.

Well,

I wish I understood that a little sooner.

Oh, honey.

I never wanted you to feel like I saw you as anything

less than amazing.

You are all the things that I wish I was.

You are smart,

loyal, and responsible and organized.

And you are a ton of fun when you let loose.

And I am so sorry

that I haven't made you feel that way.

Mom.

Oh, baby.

Oh, good. You two made up.

- Can I join the cuddle puddle? - Come here.

Yes, get in here.

Oh, Gams, uh, Dan actually wanted me to grab you.

He's making a speech.

Oh.

Oh. Uh.

- Do I look okay? - Yeah, let's see.

And you too.

You're beautiful.

So are you, Mom.

Come on.

Can I have everyone's attention, please?

Ladies and gentlemen, uh...

Thank you all for being here.

Oh, and Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

You know, I look around this room, and I am

so grateful

for this community that we've built together.

I mean, you've all been an integral part of my family,

and I am so proud to have my adventurous

and infinitely capable son, Ridge, working by my side.

Yay.

While I've been blessed to have been on this ride for a while,

uh, I've also recently been fortunate enough

to reconnect with someone

whose zest for life is infectious,

and has inspired me to explore a new,

adventurous chapter of my own life.

And so...

Ridge, it is with the utmost trust and faith

that, uh, I'm passing the baton to you.

And consider this my announcement

of semi-retirement.

- Oh, my God, did you know that? - I had no idea.

- You sure about this? - Yeah.

We're going to travel the world!

What was that you were saying about my not trusting you?

Thanks, Pop.

Get over here, you old softie.

- Okay, get over here. - Come here.

Oh my gosh, I love it.

Yes. Okay.

All of my friends can't stop gushing about

how fun the party was.

- Seriously? - I told you so, honey.

Oh.

Okay.

I think you've earned your big gift with that one.

Close your eyes.

Okay. Open.

No way.

What? A new board?

- Yes! - Mom!

This is amazing.

Now you have to open Gams's gift.

- Mine is next. - Okay.

- All right. You ready? - Mm-hmm.

Oh, Gams!

With the best board, you gotta have the best boots.

Well, I already have the best family.

So, this is just frosting on the cupcake.

Oh, you're a cheesy kid.

Come on in.

Merry Christmas!

- Uh-huh! Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas!

- Hi. - Ho, ho, ho.

Aren't you just the Dan Kringle?

Oh, my goodness.

- That's for you. - Oh, thank you.

Oh, and I think this one's for you.

- And then these are for-- - My goodness, thank you.

Oh, wow.

I'm sorry, uh...

it's just that, you know, you've traveled the world,

and you, you have so many...

wonderful things, and I...

I just didn't know what to, what to get you.

Dan, I told you, I don't need anything at all.

Well, you know, I did get you one thing that, um...

Well, I'm, I'm...

I'm desperately hoping that you'll want.

June Chambers.

You have reignited a spark in me that I hope to feel for

the rest of my life with you.

Will you marry me?

Danny.

Yes! Oh my goodness, absolutely!

I will marry you, Dan Thompson.

You silver fox, you.

Oh, Danny!

And it fits!

I am a fiancée.

Oh!

- Let's go get some champagne. - Okay.

Uh, none for me.

Congratulations.

Wow.

Um...

I can't stay, I gotta get going.

I got a...

very special lesson that I can't miss.

- On Christmas Day? - Mm-hmm.

Oh.

Wow. It must be really special.

Oh, it is.

So, I'll see you later.

- Okay. - Okay.

Mama?

Yeah.

Can I say something?

Of course, sweetie. What is it?

I know that you only want the best for me.

So, is it that hard to imagine that Gams

just wants the best for you?

No. Of course not.

Of course I know she wants the best for me.

So, then...

why would you wanna run away from the possibility

of being happy with Ridge?

Just to prove Gams wrong?

That's not what I'm doing.

It seems like he's running away from me.

Mom.

What makes you think we'd even make a good fit?

Because I've never seen you so relaxed and fun.

You're like a kid, it's...

it's a different version of you.

And I think it's a good one.

All I'm saying is that

if there is a chance,

you shouldn't be afraid to take it.

How on earth did you get so wise?

You are putting your mother to shame.

- Lexi? - Yes.

There's something for you on the porch.

Yeah.

Oh, okay.

Excuse me.

Come on.

I hear you're great on a pair of skis,

and though I already learned so much from you,

maybe you could give me one more lesson.

Are you ready for the most epic lesson of your life?

Well, I think I've already learned it.

Me too.

Thanks for being such a great teacher.

Right back at ya.

So, what's next?

Race you to the bottom.

- Okay! - Come on!

Oh, where are you going?

You gotta keep up.