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[alarm beeping]

[Christmas music plays]

♪ Santa,it's that time of year again ♪

♪ When I ask you for some thingsfrom the North Pole ♪

♪ I want a dress, a lollipop ♪

♪ And a diamond chain ♪

♪ But every year my stocking'sfilled with coal ♪

♪ So make a listCheck it twice ♪

♪ I think you knowwho's naughty or nice ♪

-Good morning.-Good morning.

-♪ I hope it's true ♪-Thank you. Good morning.

-♪ Oh, Santa ♪-Good morning. Hi!

-Hi.-Okay, so now, your 2:00is moved to 5:30,

so I canceled cocktailswith Will Ambrose.

You have a 4 a.m.conference call

with New York in the morning.

I need you to reviewand sign these.

-These are done.-Oh, great. Excellent.

-Here you go. Pen. All right.-No.

And I need you to decide betweenthis generic holiday goose

with a bow around its neck,or this winter wonderland cabin

for this year'sP.C. corporate holiday card.

Shouldn't there be a pictureof fruit or a chocolatemanger or something?

We're a fooddistribution company.

I don't make the cards,I just sign your name to em.

Okay, um... goose.You can eat that, right?

Yeah, if you livein a Dickens novel.

Oh, can you put out a memothat we're gonna close up shop

early tomorrowfor Thanksgiving Eve, please?

Really? Does that privilegeextend to your humble assistant?

-It does.-Are you going soft on me?

No. I have plenty to do,but Mom's forcing me

to come over andstuff a Turducken.

Why in the world wouldyour mother let you cook?

Because the professional chefin the family is bringinghome her new boyfriend.

-Ooh! Have you met him yet?-No, no one has.

But, um, Katie saysthere's some big surprise,

so while you're at it,can you make me a listof wedding venues,

a spreadsheet, becausethe girl is as transparentas tissue paper.

-Oh! That's so exciting!-Is it?

You're such a grump beforeyou have any caffeine. Here.

Oh, speaking of which,don't forget you have

coffee with your dad at 5:00.

Oh! He wants to go over

the Rowling Vineyards proposal.

Well, as the personthat personally piloted

your exhaustive research, I canassure you, you're prepared.

I'm gonna ask himto let me run the deal.

-Go team!-[chuckles] Oh, by the way,

did you finalize the rentalsfor the holiday office party?

-Yep.-Fantastic. I wanteverything to be perfect.

You guys deserve it.Basically, my whole goal

is for everyone to have so muchfun that their head explodes.

That's festive.

Oh, also, can youGoogle Turducken?

Oh, yes. It's a chicken stuffedinside of a duck stuffedinside of a turkey.

Okay, I'm gonna needsome rubber gloves.

Katie's engaged.

Mm! Love is in the air.

So is the swine flu, Zelda.

Don't offend Cupid, Carrie Tate.

He could have an arrowwith your name on it.

[Zelda chuckles]

Oh!

Mm-mm.

How do you misspell "Mark"?

Oh! With a hint of ironyand extra foam, apparently.

-That is-- I mean, cheers.-Cheers. Mm.

So, Dad, a golf game, coffee.

Plan on making it intothe office anytime soon?

I don't have to bea workaholic anymore,

because you'vetaken over that job.

Oh, okay! So I can haveyour big corner office too?

-Wonderful.-Patience, grasshopper.

When have you everknown me to have patience?

-Ah...-I can, however,rock a spreadsheet.

-The cover art's impressive.-I try.

Okay. So, Rowling Vineyards.They're a winery in Napa.

And just this last year, theirentire Pinot crop was destroyed

by black rot and now they'reon the verge of bankruptcy.

-Mm-hm.-So I believe thatwe could recoup

our entire initial investmentin, listen to this, six months,

if we juststreamline operations.

-You're talking about layoffs?-That's a sticking point.

So the company currently hasabout 25 full-time employees.

And the family's veryconcerned for their welfareso they want everyone kept on.

-So how do you get around that?-We don't necessarily have to.

They aren't utilizingtheir resources to thefullest potential,

and we would bring theminto national distribution.

Dad? I want to runthis deal by myself.

Carrie, if you hadn't asked,

I would have offeredit to you anyway.

-You're ready.-[sighs] I know.

-And humble, too.-[chuckles]

Yeah. Well, Emerson Foodsis everything to me, Dad.

I know, Care-Bear. But pleasedon't forget to takea day off now and then.

You know, just to givethe cleaning lady a chanceto vacuum your office.

-Thank you.-Shows what you know, sir.

I gave my entire teamoff tomorrow afternoon. Hm!

[laughs] Hm!You can't fool me. Hm!

'Cause I know that youwere called home for kitchenduty by Sergeant Bitsy.

Yes. Uh... Yeah, I thinkshe just wants someone to gushto over Katie's new boy.

Ah, yes. The big surprise.Katie's in love.

Your mother is allatwitter about it.

Munchkin, try to keep herfrom driving your sister crazy

-when she gets in.-Promise.

Good. That's my girl.

Oh, please, don't. Okay.

You know what?The next time you go golfing,

you should get oneof those Scottish hatswith the big pom-pom,

and do this and...it demands respect. Truly.

-Yes.-Now you know whatto get me for Christmas.

Mm!

Oh, my goodness.Look at how cute we are.

Oh, my God.You are gorgeous.

[Katie] I can't waittill Carrie gets here.You're gonna love her.

-Hello!-She's here!

Hi! Ethan, I amexceptionally pleased

to introduce youto my sister, Carrie.

Her beauty is only surpassedby her business acumen.

-Oh, stop.-I am so gladto finally meet you.

-Me too.-Oh, no, no, no!

I don't shake hands.

-I'm a hugger.-Okay!

-Okay! Ah!-Ah!

Hi! Wow! So thisis the famous Ethan.

Tell me, how did you manageto drag this one awayfrom her restaurant?

Oh, I didn't.I am one of her vendors.

Mm! Ethan hasa prospering organic farm.

We serve his vegetablesat the restaurant,

-and they are simply stunning.-Thanks, babe.

Well played, Ethan. If anythingcan turn this one's head,

-it's an heirloom tomato.-He also forages.

-Oh.-Mm-hm. Truffles...

-Uh-huh. Wow.-...mushrooms, and pine nuts.

-Hm...-He's a trailblazerin the wild food movement.

-I teach a class on it.-So you just find food?

Like a mountain man or...?

Basically, but witha little less beard.

Mm-hm. It's an impactfulskill to possess.

-I'm sure.-We will never starve solong as I have these.

-Let's eat.-Carrie, you really haveto come up to Napa.

You haven't been to therestaurant since the opening

and I know that youwould love Ethan's farm.

-I know. I'm sure.-We're harvestingBrussels sprouts.

-It's a blast!-[forced laugh]

Thanks, but, you know,I'm just-- I've beenso swamped with work, Katie.

And it's... it's my baby.And my boyfriend.

And my weekends and myvacations, and, uh...

-But I love it, so and...-That is exactly how I feelabout the restaurant.

[Ethan] Hey, what about me?

Well, you, darling, are my sun,my moon, and my sky.

-Oh! There she is!-Hi, Mom.

Hi, honey. Dinner is served.

[sighs]

Hope they don't sit usin the kids' table.

[laughs] He's such a jokester.

Ethan, I totally lovethat you're growing someof the vegetables or whatever.

But, Katie, when am I goingto get you to acceptan Emerson Food contract?

Uh, well, you know, I really amtrying to be more farm-to-table.

What are-- It's not like we sellvegetables grown in outer space.

I just like to havea relationship withthe farmers that I buy from.

-Mm. Clearly, you do.-Okay.

Is this a really appropriateThanksgiving dinnerconversation?

Fine. Fine, no businesstalk at the table.

That's right. You promised.

So what is this surprise youhave for us, Miss Katie?

-Hm...-[Carrie gasps] You'repregnant, aren't you?

-Oh, Katie! Are you?-[Carrie] What?

-No! You are terrible!-[Ethan] Come on, Katie,we can tell 'em.

We will tell themat the right momentand not a second sooner.

Ooh. Practically perfectKatie has a plan.

Perpetually pesky Carriewill annoy her older sister.

And in the meantime, myTurducken is getting cold.

That's right.Shall we call a truce, girls?

Fine. Only in the nameof warm Turducken.

-Mm-hm! To warm Turducken!-[Bitsy] Hear! Hear!

To my warm Turducken.

-Mom!-I've always loved yourwarm Turducken, darling.

-Oh, stop!-Jesus!

Dad!

[indistinct conversation]

[fork dings on glass]

I would like to say something.

I am full ofgratitude this year.

My restaurant isdoing magnificently.

I have a loyaland gracious staff.They are just so talented.

And I am so very inspired.

I'm thankful for my family.

You all have offered nothingbut love and support.

And I am very, very thankful

for this divine mansitting right here.

I know I told you allthat I have a surprise,

so clear your calendarsfor Christmas Eve

because you are invitedto a holiday wedding!

-[gasps]-We're engaged!

-[all laughing, shouting]-Oh, my Katie!

Oh, congratulations!

Wonderful!

I never would have guessed!

-Oh!-You'll be the mostbeautiful bride!

-Mom, thank you!-Welcome to the family. Okay!

All right!

-Yeah. I already knew.-You know everything.

[Carrie] Okay, so thisone right here?

[Bitsy] I think it looks darnclose to perfect, don't you?

-I think so.-Oh! Is the game over, boys?

-Don't ask.-I'm sorry, honey.But you know what?

I'm really glad you're here,'cause I could use your help.

Hi.

Girls, Ethan. Your motherand I have something

we'd like to discuss with you.

Maybe we should havesome more eggnog first.

Uh-oh! Mom's plying us withalcohol and hospitality, Katie.

-It must be serious.-Dad, please don't let this

be some ridiculous familyinitiation for Ethan.

I've only just securedhis undying love.

Don't make himregret the decision.

We just need to discusssome family business.

Um, it's about your grandmother.

-What's wrong with Nana?-Nana's fine.

No, your grandmother Lucille,about her... abouther will, actually.

Her will?

Mark? Okay.

God, I don't knowhow to say this. Okay.

My mother had some very strongfeelings about certain things,

like gender roles.She was just...

-Old-fashioned?-Yes.

[laughs] Stiff as aboard is more like it.

One time she took usslip shopping becausea proper young lady

-never leaves the house...-[both] Withoutappropriate undergarments!

Do you remember when she made uslearn how to fold the napkinsinto little swans

-and we'd chuck themoff the balcony?-Swan dive!

-Swan dive!-Okay, girls. Please, please.

Okay, just let meget through this.

So when Daddy died,he left the companyentirely to my mother,

who didn't believe that womenshould be involved in business,

so when she passed,she didn't leavethe company to me.

She left it to... one of you.

Which one of us?

She had a provisionin her will

that whichever oneof you marries first,

the company would immediatelygo to that daughter's husband.

-Mom, that's not funny.-I know.

-It's really not.-Dad, come on.

-Honey, please. Please.-What?!

Why didn't youtell us about this?

Because I did not wantto spark some sort of

competition betweenthe two of you.

What does...what does this mean?

Well, it means that afteryou and Ethan get married,

legally...

Ethan will own Emerson Foods.

Okay, this is ridiculous!There has to be somethingwe can do about this!

Believe me, I under--We have tried.

We have been to so manyattorneys over the years.

This is so unfair!Dad, come on!

[Katie] Okay, Carriehas worked so hard.

-Emerson Food is her dream.-Thank you.

I don't want the company.This isn't right.

-Carrie, I will give it to you.-Okay.

Katie, let's just thinkabout this for a minute.

[Carrie] What is thatsupposed to mean?

[Ethan] I just don't thinkKatie should be so hasty.

This is a big deal, and maybeeverybody should sleep on it

before we makeany big decisions.

You don't haveto make any decisions!

None of this hasanything to do with you!

Well, apparently, I do.

-Okay, um...-This is exactly what Ididn't want to have happen.

I am so sorry, honeys.

We have tried on this,but our hands are tied.

[Katie] Carrie,we can figure this out.

That's really easyfor you to say.

Honey, I know why you're angry.You have every right--

[Ethan] We're gonna get throughthis. Okay? We're gonna be okay.

Everything's gonna be fine.Nothing's set in stone.

The whole point of thisconversation is that it's setin stone! Be quiet, please!

Carrie, stop yelling at Ethan!

-Katie, just let her get it out.-You know what? No!

You know what? Never mind.Why don't we all

just decorate for Christmas!Oh, everyone!

Be careful, don't putMrs. Santa above Santa.

We wouldn't want her to getany ideas about taking over.

Really, Dad?

Honey...

Dad!

Mr. Courtney.

-Mark Tate.-Dylan Courtney. Pleasure.

-Hi, Carrie Tate.-Hi, Carrie. Pleasure.

This is-- you alreadymet-- my assistant.

-We didn't shake. Soft.-Oh!

-Can we offer you some coffee?-No, I'm fine. Thank you.

-Okay.-All right, that's...

-Oh, okay, all right. Bye!-Oh. Bye.

I'm-- I'm sorry.I thought that I was speakingwith Tom or Marilyn today.

No, the Rowlings retainedme as independent counsel.

-I see.-Shall we begin?

Oh, of course.

First off, just let it beknown that the only reason

why the Rowlings are doing thisis because they want to securetheir employees' jobs.

I mean, they never wanted tobe swallowed by a bigger fish.

Well, Emerson Foodsis a family company.

It is. A very big family companywith a very different vision.

What exactly doyou mean by that?

Well, it means the Rowlingsare a little gun-shy

about being co-optedby a company

who could turn their100-year-old family vineyard

into something thatslings wine coolers.

I understand, andI agree, actually.

But they'd rather dieon their artisanal swordsthan go corporate?

They'd like to preservethe character of the company.

Right. I'm just not surethey're in any position

to be picky, Mr. Courtney.

Listen, we're both aware thatthis is the perfect opportunity

for Emerson Foods to move intothe alcoholic beverages market.

Yes. Be that as it may, I don'tthink there are many companies

out there willing totake on a failing vineyard.

That may be true, but what theyreally need is some guidance.

What they reallyneed is some help.

I'm-- I'm sorry,maybe we misunderstood.

We're not here to offerconsultation services.

That's understood, butI'm also not here to offerup my clients' company

to the first bidder out of fear.

Mr. Courtney, I thinkyou misunderstand the nature--

-I think I understand perfectly.-Let's just cut to the chase.

We're prepared to makean offer today.

[Dylan clears throat]

That's a ridiculous offer.

-I disagree.-[chuckles] I'm sure you do.

-[scoffs]-Okay. This was a waste of time.

Mr. Courtney, I thinkit's a very generous offer.

Well, here's what I'll do.

I will take your generousoffer to the Rowlings

and I'll see whatthey have to say.

-Until then, nice meeting you.-Mr. Courtney.

-Ms. Tate.-No, please. Don'tlet us keep you.

You clearly have urgent plansto get somewhere, so...

I'll be in touch later thisweek with a counter offer.

Thank you.

Okay, okay, okay. [exhales]

[woman on voice mail]Hi, Carrie.It's Michelle Sullivan.

Listen, I've gone overthe will and, unfortunately,

your only recourse is goingto be convincing yourfuture brother-in-law

to sign the company overto you after the wedding.

When and if Katie marriesfirst, Emerson Foods willpass to her husband.

I'm sorry I can'tgive you better news.

Was that TheHunger Games over here?

-Huh?-Mr. Courtney.

No, I really-- I don't havetime to think about that.

My entire life is crumblingbefore my very eyes.

-That was the lawyeron the phone?-Yes.

When and if Katie gets married,Ethan gets the company.

-Well, what's the "if"?-There is... nothing.

Technically, I couldstill get married first.

What did-- Technically, I couldstill get married first.

Zelda, I have a plan!

I... I just-- what-- I justhave to get married first!

-Oh, here we go. No.-Stop, listen! No, stop!

Thank about this. I canjust approach it likehiring a new associate.

I can make a suitable listof candidates and conductsome interviews,

and... and then I hire someone,if it doesn't work out,I terminate employment.

Are you saying you're gonnahire someone to marry you?

-No! What is wrong---Oh, okay.

Why can't I find someonejust to actually marry me,and sign the company over,

and after the appropriate amountof time, we get a divorce.

What's the appropriate amountof time for a corporatetakeover marriage?

Can you just make me a listof the-- the websites,

the dating things that kidsare using these days?

Why don't you justtalk to Katie and Ethan?

-No, it's just too much drama.-This isn't dramatic?

Listen, I'm not mad at Katie,okay, and I don't want thingsto get ugly with Ethan.

This just makes thedecision for everyone.

I get married first,I get Emerson Foods.

Hm... okay.

Go, Zelda, go! It's amazing!Go! It's a plan!

-Are you sure?-Yes.

[up-tempo music playing]

[up-tempo music continuing]

[up-tempo music continuing]

This isn't working. How canthe pool of eligible men be so--

-Completely and totally lame?-Yes.

-It's hard to getback in the game.-This isn't a game.

Oh, right. I forgot thiswas a well thought outand perfectly logical plan.

Please don't make fun of me.I just need ideas.

Okay. Uh...

Uh, personal ad?

No. I'm picturingskeevy stalker types.

Speed dating? Hm? I did it.

What? Is there somethingfaster than what I'm doing now?

Oh. Social media.Catching up with old pals,

cute guys from the past,the one that got away.You have one of those?

-No.-Huh? Come on.Everyone's got the one.

Oh! Well, there was, um...there was Paul.

Ooh! Who's Paul?

We were, uh, prettyclose in high school.

And actually, I alwaysthought that we wouldeventually end up together.

-Okay. This sounds good. Paul.-But I haven't talkedto him in years.

-Where's Paul now?-Uh, I think he lives here.

-My mom keeps up with his mom.-Ding, ding, ding!We have a winner!

-Call her.Call her on the phone.-Who? What?

Call your mom! Call and seeif she still talks to his mom

and, like, "Can Iget his number?"

-Really?-Yeah!

-Like, randomly?-Yeah.

-What do I say?-Say something about the party.

-Okay, hold on. Okay.-Be casual, be like...

-[Bitsy] Hello?-Hey, Mom. Um, random question.

Have you talkedto Connie Taylor lately?

Taylor, ooh! Yeah,I like it. Yeah!

-You do?-[Bitsy talks indistinctly]

Really?

-Yeah?-Let's have it.

Can you give me her number?

[jazzy versionof "Jingle Bells" plays]

[laughs] How has it possiblybeen this long sincewe've gotten together?

Well, your mother stoppedpaying me to hang out withyou after high school.

Really? What'sin it for you now?

Well, free lattes.Thank you, by the way.

Ah. Uh-huh. It's lattesor loneliness for me.

Well... [sighs]I guess you're worth it.

Okay. So we have bothbeen ridiculously busy.

-Ah! Not an excuse.-And we never talk anymore.

-Sadly true.-And now in the season ofgiving and peppermint lattes...

Ew! No, no, no. Egg nog lattes.Peppermint is disgusting.

In the season of egg nog lattes,you lure me to a semi-privatelocation for what purposes,

-I can only imagine.-Hm? I just missed you.

I miss you too.

But I am not completelywithout wiles.

Um, Katie's getting married.

Katie is getting married?That is great.

Yes, I know. It's wonderful.

-Oh, I sense a little intensity.-More on that later.

Good, 'cause I love itwhen the plot thickens.

Okay. First things first.

My mom and I are throwingKatie an engagement party

and I was wondering if youwould go with me, as my date.

-A real date?-Yep!

Please say yes. I amutterly without alternatives.

-How flattering.-No...

Will you go with me or not?

[clears throat]

I would be honored

to escort you to the celebrationof your sister's betrothal.

[giggles]

-Too much?-No, it was-- it was amazing.

-For the cheap seatsin the back.-You're welcome.

-You're right, you're welcome.-I said yes. I said yes.

[indistinct laughter, chatter]

There's two on the thing.

-Hi! Oh, this is nice!-Hey, Carrie. Carrie.

-Hey.-Hi!

Thank you for doing this for us.

Stop! You knowMom's the party planner.

I know, but still.

Carrie, you aren't still angrywith Ethan and me, are you?

Uh... Katie, you didn'tdo anything wrong.

Good! Because I was so worried.

I mean, it just puts sucha cloud over everything.

Stop it. I really wantyou to enjoy, okay?

None of this is your fault,and I'm... I'm sorry

if I've been alittle crazy, I just...

I think I don't reallyknow Ethan that well.

Well, you betterget to know him.

He is going to be your brother.

True. Oh, speaking of...

Carrie, I would like tointroduce you to my best friend

and my best man.

Dylan. Dylan, this isthe official maid of honor

and the much-adored sisterof the bride, Carrie.

Carrie. Hi. Yeah.

-We've... we've met.-You're kidding?

-No.-Oh! Well, this is wonderful!

How do you guys know each other?

We're... we're workingon a deal together.

-Not quite together.-Okay.

We are working ona deal near one another.

You should watchout for his guy

because he's a tigerin the boardroom.

[laughs] Hm...

-He's also a great guy.-Really?

-Yeah. Saved my life.-Oh, Ethan!

-Yeah. Uh-huh.-You never told me this story.

We were taking a road trip,

we stopped at a gas station,

and I saved him from eatinga pimento cheese sandwich.

This guy smacked itright out of my hands.

-Right out of his hands!-Saved my life.

-I am, I'm a lifesaver.-A great guy.

Okay, yeah. Yeah.

I wouldn't know any ofthis awesome bro code stuff

because he was too busyrejecting my offerand walking out of the room.

-It was a bad offer.-It was?

-Oh, yeah.-[Paul] Hey.

Okay. Oh, hi!

Hi. I'm Paul. I'm Carrie's date.

-Remember Paul?-Hey, Paul.

Clearly I missed something.

Katie, do you wanna catch me upto speed so I can choose a side?

I honestly have no idea.

Well, nothing a good,stiff drink won't fix.I'm taking orders.

It's an open bar,folks, don't be shy.

-[Katie] Carrie?-Hm? Mm! Mm-hm.

Uh, vodka soda. Lime. Lime.

-[Paul] Katie?-Oh, I will take more ofthe Pinot Noir, please.

Vodka soda with lime, Pinot.

I'm gonna go organictriple IPA. Yeah.

Oh, no, I'm good.I'm fine. Thanks.

Great. Well, you will getnothing and you'll like it.

Cute.

Katie, honey, come here.

I want Aunt Joanneto meet Ethan.

-Oh, no, don't go! What...-[indistinct]

[Carrie whispers]

-[Dylan chuckles]-Small world, huh?

-Oh, it just keepsgetting smaller.-Mm-hm.

-Yeah.-[laughs]

-[sighs] Nice house.-Yeah.

Excuse me. I'm gonna...

Only move he's got,walking out of the room.

It is going to cost a fortuneto ship all of this to Napa.

Oh, honey, don't worry.I am going to take care of it.

You just need to handlethe "thank you" notes.

Carrie, sweetie,go write down a serving dishfrom the Bledsoe family.

-Another one?-Yes.

So many things!

We should have just askedfor donations to a charity.

-You have to set up house.-Mom, seriously.

I do not want thisto get out of hand.

I just want a simple,elegant, intimate wedding.

I don't needall this hullaballoo.

Oh, yes. You just hategetting all this attention

and all these presents. Mm!

We are two adultsand I own a restaurant.

Honestly, Carrie,what am I gonna do withanother serving dish?

You are going to writelovely thank you notes,and that is that.

Ooh. Now you sound likeGrandmother Lucille.

I thought we weren'tgoing to talk about that.

Okay, fine. No. Never mind.

That Dylan fellow today,he was very handsome.

Yeah. What was goingon between you two?

[Carrie] Um, nothing.

Nothing! We're kind ofworking on a deal together.

-Let's just say it's intense.-Mm...

This isn't going tocause any problems, is it?

No, darling sister.You'll still get your

-perfect wedding, don't worry.-Okay, let's not start.

I will not start if Carrieadmits that Dylan is cute.

-I hate you.-[Katie laughs]

-Okay, yes.-Yes, what?

-Yes, he's cute.-Ha! I knew it!

Yes, but unfortunately, when hetalks I want to punch him, so...

-Carrie!-Well, then there won'tbe any hanky-panky

-amongst the wedding party.-Mom!

Please, don't engage her.It'll only get more graphic.

Okay, okay. [chuckles]

Oh! What in the world is this?

Oh! Aunt Joanneis taking pottery classes.

You don't need to senda thank you note for that.

[Christmas music plays]

[train whistle blows]

[chuckles]

I like all that glitter.

-Carrie?-[gasps] Hey.

-Hi. [laughs]-Oh.

Um... Hello, Mr. Courtney.

Uh, Dylan, please. I thinkconsidering the current attire,we can skip the formalities.

-Um...-That's a great outfit.

Right, yeah, well,we've shut down for theoffice Christmas party. So...

I see. It's, uh...it's very festive.

-You... you are very festive.-Yeah.

You're kind of comingon the back end.We're about to wrap things up.

-They seem to be having a ball.-Yeah. We are a family company.

You're fond of saying that.

[chuckles]

So why are you here?Did you not get my paperwork?

I had Zelda send itover this morning.

Do the Rowlingshave some questions or...?

Oh, no, it's nota business visit.

I'm actually here onpersonal business. [laughs]

Uh, sorry, Ethan and Iwere... we were discussingthe bachelor party.

Oh, crap. Does-- Oh, I'msupposed to throw Katiea bachelorette party!

I'm, like, the worstmaid of honor ever.

Well, maybe, but I can helpyou with that, I think.

What do you mean?

Well, we've got a cabin aboutan hour north of Ethan's farm,

where I grew up, and Ethanand I used to go therewhen we were kids.

He really likes the place.So we were talking,

and he said he'd loveto have the bachelorand bachelorette party there.

-So it would save you planning.-Well, that's...um, nice. Thank you.

Sure.

And, of course,Paul is more than welcome.

-Also very nice. Thank you.-Sure.

-Miss Carrie! Miss Carrie!-Oh!

-Can we have some candy, please?-Yeah.

The most beautiful dresses ever!One for you, one for you.

-Merry Christmas.-[cheering]

So, you know, I'm--elves don't have pockets,I don't have my phone.

Oh, no. I've got your email,and we can take care of it.

Yeah, and we'lltalk about dates.

-Just get in touch.-Great.

-I love your... your antlers.-Okay, bye.

[laughs] Okay,I'll... I'm sorry.

Oh, you know what? It's, uh...

-Here you go.-Oh.

Make sure you don'teat it all at once.

You'll get a stomachache.

Okay, bye.

-I am mortified.-What?

What was Mr. Courtneydoing here?

-Uh...-Being handsome?

Mom! He wants to talkabout wedding stuff.

-Hm.-He was oddly nice.

I don't know what to dowith that information.

Well, people canbe surprising sometimes.

-Hm... Yes, they can.-[man] Say cheese.

[jazzy Christmas music plays]

So, this weekend is the bigbachelorette cabin extravaganza?

Yes. It's very exciting.You know how muchI love the outdoors.

Well, but Paul's going, right?

Yeah. He's drivingup to meet me.

This one sounds promising.

I really-- I thinkhe might be perfect.

I trust him and I feellike I can make himunderstand all this.

There's a whole lot ofall this to understand.

Yeah. I, uh... invited himto the house tonight.

Oh! Well, that sounds cozy.

Mm-hm! And between thisweekend, and, you know, tonight,

if things go the waythat I think they will,

I'll be able to, you know,give him my proposal,

and my "proposal."

You are aware of how incredibly,insanely Scooby Doothis all sounds, right?

Sorry, did the Scooby crewever fail to solve a case?

That comment was notmeant to encourage you.

I'm trying to be positive here.

Have you even talked to yoursister about what you're doing?

No. I don't want tostress her out any more.

The wedding istotally overwhelming.

I think, "Surprise!I'm married!

might stress herout a little more.

You know, it's...Katie just wants to have

her one, perfect day, and Ireally want her to have it.

But the company meanseverything to me,

so I'm gonna do whateverI have to do to keep it.

I just think Katie mightbe really hurt when she...

Don't you have some sort ofassistant-y thing to be doing,

like getting me coffeeor alphabetizing something?

Okay. Line drawn in the sand.

I'm hereby outof your personal life.

No, no, no. I--I didn't mean it like that.

You're right.

So, uh, anyway, I madeyour flight reservationsfor this weekend.

There should be a confirmationemail in your inbox.

-Zelda.-Yes, Ms. Tate?

Oh, come on. Really?

Just observing the protocol.

Okay. Have a good weekend.

Okay, love you too.

Are you sad I didn'twanna go out tonight?

No, this is great.

Are you-- are you cold?

-Are you?-Mm.

Oh. Here.

I love this movie. It isn'tChristmas until I watch it.

Yeah, it's...it's so romantic, isn't it?

I'm so happy you'recoming with me this weekend.

I can't miss an opportunityto see you in hiking boots.

[chuckles]

Hm...

You know, Christmas moviesmake me want to snuggle.

-Oh... okay.-Oh! That's good.

Mm... hm...

Hey, are your eyesblue or green?

My eyes are brown.

Clearly, they don't pay youto be observant over atthat national conglomerate.

Really? Let me see.

-Are you mesmerized?-Totally.

[man speaks on TV]

Oh. Check this out.I read online the other day

that they trucked in 5000 poundsof actual snow for this scene.

-[talking continues on TV]-Hm... neat.

Hm...

[Paul laughs]

Every time.

I come bearing a sister!

-Oh! Hello, sister!-[laughter]

Oh, my goodness! Have you twobeen in the schnapps already?

Gingerbread liqueur!Hi! I'm Abby.

Oh. Uh, yeah, we met at Katie'srestaurant opening, right?

-You're the pastry chef.-Yes. Guilty!

-I'm Ashley.-Ashley is an artist.

I have several of her mixedmedia pieces in the restaurant.

Oh. I'm surroundedby creative types.

-[laughter]-None of Ethan'sguys are here yet.

-Are we expecting any hotties?-Um, I hate that word,

but yes, Ethan has invitedsome very handsome friends.

-Yes!-With personalitieslike sandpaper.

[laughs] Well, I thinkit's brilliant how you're having

the bachelor and bacheloretteparties together.

Well, Ethan and Iaren't into all thatlast hurrah nonsense.

She wouldn't evenlet me hire a stripper.

Both: Oh!

There are momentswhen your being uptightmakes me love you a lot.

-Hm. Carrie, I'm goingto have to ask you-Hm?

to try really hard to getalong with Dylan this weekend.

-That's the best man, right?-Mm-hm.

Is it, really? Yeah, I findthat laced with so much irony.

-Carrie!-Yes!

He is the bestest best man ever.

-He's amazing!-I'm bored. Let's do a shot.

-Okay!-Go.

What in the...

How are you evenfriends with these people?

You... you'll love them.

[Abby] Morning mimosas!

Oh, Abby, I have some thoughtsabout the cake design.

-Oh, what about a Buche de Noel?-Ooh!

Wait. Isn't that, like,a giant cake roll log thing?

Yes! And I could put littlewoodland creatures on top.

That sounds earthy like Ethan.Maybe for the groom's cake?

As long as it has chocolate,I'm set, babe.

Oh. It's chocolate.Chocolate-flavored love.

Ooh!

What if we have a menagerieof woodland creatures

representing our families?A buck and doe for my parents?

-That does sound very dear.-Oh...

Oh, my God, you're marrying Dad.

A buck and a doe. Yeah,I think I could manage that.

Well, I definitely want itfestooned with Christmas foliage

like poinsettias,or holly, or mistletoe.

-Heads up!-Mistletoe!

-Oh!-Ooh!

Come on, get in theholiday spirit, dude.

-I'm gonna get some coffee.-[all] Aw!

You!

Well, I am definitely notgonna let this go to waste.

-[all shouting]-Bow-chicka-bow-bow!

Oh... okay. [sighs]

Oh! I'm sorry. I didn't...

I didn't know anybodywas out here.

Oh, no, it's okay. I justcan't get a signal anywhere.

Well, you probably won't.That's one of the reasonswhy I love this place.

Right. Yeah. I was, um...

I'm just tryingto check on Paul.

Oh, I'm sorry. Do your thing.

Oh, um... listen.

Thanks for puttingall this together.

Yeah. Yeah, sure.It's no problem.

I mean, I know you'regoing through a lot

with your grandmother'swill and everything.

Ethan kind of filled me in.

-He did?-Mm-hm.

He must have hada lot of questions.

-Naturally, he had a few.-[laughs]

It must be niceto have a corporate lawyeras a best bud, right?

-I'm sorry. I didn'tmean to upset you.-Oh, I'm not upset.

I'm just really frustratedthat I can't get any reception.

You'd think a globalcommunications companywould find a place

to nail a satellite to a pinetree out here or something.

-It's ridiculous.-I keep feeling like we're

just getting offon the wrong foot.

Do you have a landline?

Uh... no.

No, I don't, but, uh...

I can drive you into town.

Oh. Um... okay. Thanks.

-Okay. Sorry.-It's fine.

[laughs] After you, really.

-[laughs]-Just pull. Right here.

You need to... There you go.

I have arrived!

Just in time forlunch and debauchery.

-Looks like he made it. Hey!-Hey.

-Great.-Oh! I was worried!

Mm. [whistles]

-Oh, hey.-Hey.

-Is everyone back from the hike?-Yeah, I'm just, uh,

-I'm just grabbing beersfor everybody.-Nice.

-Yeah.-Oh, I'm sorry. I've madesuch a mess in here.

-I'll clean it up.-No, I didn't, uh...I didn't know you cooked.

Oh, I don't cook. I bake.There's a big difference.

-Where's Paul?-Um, I sent him intotown to get more sprinkles.

Oh. He's a, uh, he'sa nice guy. I like him.

-Yeah. He's an old friend.-[oven timer buzzes]

Oh. Can you-- Do you mindjust grabbing that batch?

Yeah. Sure. Gotcha.

-Oh, man.-Hm?

-Oh!-Mm-hm!

-These smell incredible.-It's an old family recipe.

Mm-hm. [clears throat]

Look, I'm, uh...I'm sorry about earlier.

-About what?-Well, you know, about Ethan.

-I didn't really---Oh, no, no! We don't-- please.

Let's not talk about it. Here.

-Oh!-Mm-hm.

-Oh, man.-Mm-hm?

-You're giving me flashbacks.-Mm!

-The good kind or the bad kind?-These are amazing.

We, um, we spent Christmasup here every year

-when I was a kid.-Oh, yeah? Why'd you stop?

After my grandpa passed away,we just didn't do itas much anymore.

-Oh.-You know how it is.

-Ow!-Oh! Hold on.

-Water, water.-Stupid! It's still hot.

Need somebody to help.

-I was not...-[softly] There you go.

-Thanks.-Yeah.

-That's better, thank you.-Yeah.

Well, they had redand green and yellow,

and I got seriously Christmasand I got some of thoselittle silver ball things too.

-I sustained an injury.-Yeah. Well, you're back.

So you can...you can take over.

I'm gonna grab these guys,and I'm gonna grab this.

-Oh, yeah!-See you later.

-[Carrie chuckles]-What'd you do?

[Carrie] I was so stupid. I...Don't touch a hot pan.

-Ooh! You weren't kidding.-Yeah.

-I can take care of that.-Yeah?

Yeah.

[Christmas music plays]

-Mom, there's so many gifts!-No, I don't carewhether she likes it or not.

-This one is for Aunt Joanne.-[both laugh]

So tell me, do youthink that your father

is going to likethe fedora I bought him?

Um, that depends.Is it 1940 and is he planningto investigate crime?

-He's just so hard to buy for.-No, it's cute.

So Connie Taylor tells methat you and Paulhave been seeing each other.

Uh, wow. I hadno idea that the, um,

country club set had such anextensive intelligence network.

Yeah. Well, it does.So how long hasthis been going on?

Uh, you remember, I asked youfor Paul's mother's number.

-Oh.-No. For Dad? Mom.

Aren't they cute? Look,I got two of them for Ethan too.

-So is it serious?-I... hope so.

Have you and Katiefigured out what's gonnahappen after the wedding?

Mom, what is this,an interrogation? It's...

I just don't want you tobe surprised if Katie and Ethan

decide to asserttheir ownership.

-Um, why, did shesay something to you?-No, not at all.

But you and your sisterhave a habit of...

not communicatingand making assumptions.Remember the prom dress fiasco?

-She boughtthe same dress as me.-See? You didn't communicate.

It doesn't-- Look, this isa little bit different. Okay?

No. The stakes are just higher.

Please talk to your sister.

Fine! I will!

-Isn't this hilarious?-[bell jingles]

-I'm sorry, did you say hideous?-Oh, hush. Ethan'sgonna love it.

-Terrifying.-Oh, stop.

-Terrifying.-Cute! It's very cute.

It's cute?It looks like Chucky!

[laughs]

You say that likeit's a bad thing.

[Carrie] You'rea crazy woman. I'm done.

-You look breathtaking.-Oh, thank you.It's just perfect.

I can't imaginea more beautiful dress.

-A December bride!-[gasps] Oh!

You know, we don't sell a lotof dresses by this designer.

-She is very unique.-Mm...

I guarantee you will not seeanother bride in this dress.

-Isn't she beautiful?-Mm-hm.

All brides are beautiful!

This is going to bechallenging in terms of a veil.

Do you have feelingsabout a veil?

Maybe flowers. Maid of honor?

What do you think abouta garland of flowers?

-Oh, gardenias!-[gasps] What about a white silkpoinsettia, just right here?

Mm...

Oh, I'm... I'm sorry.

I really, I have noopinion on this.

Darlene, didn't we justget in one of those

beaded silk turbans?

-Turban?-Oh, that would be intriguing.

Help me get it from thestockroom and we'll seewhat else is back there.

[giggling]

-Wow!-Do you like it?

Mm! [chuckles] Oh, hon!

-Come here. You're so cute.-No.

Hold on. Let's see...Hm. Come here, you.

-Hm?-Don't look. Come here.

-Mm-hm.-It's okay.

I'll be gentle. [gasps] Look!

-Oh! It's pretty. Hm...-See? I can play.

You know, Ethan said that Dylanhas been asking about you.

Really? What washe asking about?

I don't know.But Dylan is very handsome

-and successful and tall.-With occasionalbouts of obnoxiousness.

-Carrie, he's nice.-Yeah, he was... he wasnice at the cabin.

Wow. You are sostubborn about people.

You know what?Let's look at some veils.

-Huh?-[sighs]

-Carrie...-Hm?

I want to talkabout the company.

Is Mom bugging you tooabout communicating?

-Let's just...-No, but since Ethan and I

are going to own the companyafter the wedding...

Did Ethan ask you to talk to me?

Well, there isn't any reasonhe shouldn't show an interest.

Right. Yeah, sweet Dylan saidhe was asking some questions.

Ethan thinks thatwe could start an organic fooddistribution division.

[chuckles] You'realready making plans?

Well, we just started to realizethat if we are going to putour names on something...

Ethan's name won't be on it,Katie. It's Emerson Foods.

I understand that,but whether you like it or not,

we are going to be owners.

Katie, you have neverin your entire life

expressed anyinterest in the company.

Carrie, don't be mad. Okay?

We were just talking to Dylanabout the transfer andthen all these ideas--

Wait. You're talkingto Dylan about the company

that I've been building,the company that Ihave every right to, Katie,

and you expect me notto be mad right now?

Carrie, you're actinglike a spoiled childabout this whole thing.

Oh, my-- You are soself-righteous, Katie.

-Seriously.-Oh...

And you know what?You're not married yet.

Okay? When and if you andEthan make it to the altar

in your Stevie Nickslace-explosion,when that happens,

please, you two can waltzinto the lobby of Emerson Foods

and declare yourselfthe king and queenof organic canned bunnies.

Okay? But until that happens,I'm gonna continue on the path

that I've been onfor the last seven years, Katie,

while you've been offcooking fiddle fernsfor snotty food jerks.

You said you liked my dress.

God, it's notabout the dress, Katie!

No! It is about youbeing selfish

and stubborn and single-minded!

You know what? I wouldn'tmake any plans if I were you.

It's amazing how quicklythings can change.

What are you talking about?

Carrie, what areyou talking about?!

Hello, this is Zelda. Beep!Just kidding, here it is.

Yeah, Zelda, hey, it's me.Can you do me a favor

and make me a reservation fortwo at 8 p.m. tonight at Wilde?

And I also need you to havethe company jet ready at10:30 to take me to Vegas.

Um, also I need you to booka room at the Bellagio,

the penthouse if they have it,and just make sure thatyou pack me a suitcase

of a few things, have it readyand waiting on the plane.

And pack the white suit.And Zelda, do not call me

and ask me a millionquestions about why.

♪ We wish youa merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you amerry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish youa merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a happy New Year ♪

♪ We wish youa merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you amerry Christmas ♪

[sighs] This is so fun.

-Yeah.-Yeah.

-It's a great restaurant.-Yeah.

Oh, my parentsknow the owners.

And we're actually havingKatie's rehearsal dinner here.

-Oh. Okay.-But no, I...

I meant this, us,it's... it's fun.

-It is.-Yeah. [laughs]

I'm not good at subtle, am I?

No, you aren't, butsometimes it's veryentertaining to watch you try.

I'm not the most romanticperson in the world, Paul.

Practical has its place.

You make me sound like Katie.

-That's not a bad thing, is it?-[laughs] No!

-Are you okay?-Mm-hm... [laughs]

Um... okay.

-Paulie...-Hm?

So... I have a jet

waiting to take us to Vegas,

and I booked a suiteat the Bellagio.

-Carrie...-And I... Will you marry me?

Tonight?I know it sounds crazy.

But I... we wouldshock everyone!

-I can't.-Paul, I know that you'renot madly in love with me

-or anything, but it's okay.-Carrie. Carrie.

-I'm gay.-[laughs]

-Come on!-Ta-da!

What are you talking about?That's not funny.

-Hm?-Mm.

-You're serious?-I am.

[gasps] Oh, my gosh!

Hm... wow. This wasthe worst plan ever.

-[laughs]-I'm sorry.

Mm!

You know what?I don't even care.

-Well, I kind of do.-Listen.

You know that I need thisto get around the will,

or else Katie and Ethanare gonna takeeverything from me.

No, that-- thatdoesn't sound like Katie.

Look, it's simple.We just, we'd get married,

you sign over the company to me,and we can go our separate ways.

Carrie...

Please, please, Paul, please,can you just think about it?

Carrie, listen. I love you.

Great. Then do this for me.This one thing. Please?

I do want to getmarried someday, but...

but for realand... to a guy.

Right.

Okay. Then she wins. Cheers.

You make it sound likeit's a football game.

[laughs]

Was that a sports referencefrom the gay guy?

It's kind of ironic,don't you think?

You know, uh, I don't thinkI want dessert after all.

-Oh, Paul.-Can I call you a cab?

Hm... No, I'm fine.

Good night, Carrie.

Okay, we have oneGerman chocolate cake--

Oh, lovely! Thanks.Um... You know what?

Can you just takethose to the bar?I'm gonna have them both.

You know what?

[chuckles]

[dialing]

[line ringing]

[phone rings]

-Hello? Hello?-Oh, yeah, hi. It's... it's me.

-Carrie, is that you?-Um, who do you think you are

cahooting with my sisterand the financy...

her fee... sinini?

-Okay.-Mm-hm, it's me. Um...

-Try that one more time.-Her feenan... her fyance.

The boy, that boy. Hm?

-Carrie, are you okay?-Mm...

I thought you were being nice,and you were just being a spy.

-Do you know that?You're a spy.-Wait. It's...

-Uh-huh. So rude.-Okay, Carrie, just calm down.

Calm down. Where--Tell me where you are.

-Don't change the subject.-It's okay, justtell me where--

Where are you?

I'm, um... I'm at the--I'm at the, um...

I'm at the placewith the guy, with the...

-Just can you-- I can't.-Carrie? Hello?

-Just hang up.-I'm Todd.

-I think I have Carrie's phone?-Oh. Hi, Todd.

-Do not be nice to him.-Where are you?

We're at the bar at Wilde.

Right.

Bar at Wilde.Okay, great. Thanks.

Can you give the phoneback to Carrie, please?

-Sure.-I don't wanna... please.

-Hm?-You there? Carrie?

-What?-Look, I'm gonnaleave right now.

Okay? I'll be therein about 30 minutes.

-Don't go anywhere.-Okay, Mr. Bossy.

-So lovely.-I...

Can I have another oneof those, please?

You're very nice.I promise I'll leave soon.

[grunts]

[Carrie groaning]

Hi.

-Carrie?-Hm!

-Hm? Mm...-Carrie?

-[gasps]-Hi.

-Hi! [laughs]-Hi.

-You found me!-I did.

-Hi!-Hi. Okay. Come here.

-Hm? Shush!-Hm? Okay.

Don't make it weirdby being allquestion-y. I'm here.

-Okay. Let's go home.-God! Right.

-Let's do that. Oh!-Are you okay?

-I'm good. Sorry.-All right. Here you go.

-Let's do this. One on top.-Yeah.

-Whoa!-You know, I used to hate you.

Well, I'm glad youropinion has changed.

Mm-hm. You were like,"I'm Dylan Courtney.

And then Rowling Vineyardsis all about people who care

and you're just a big,corporate, mean fish."

I don't quite thinkI said it like that.

-Yeah. Where's my phone?-I...

-Sir? I have to call my Zelda.-Let's go.

-Okay.-Time to go. Whoa!

-Okay. Sh! Come here.-Hey! What?

-Come here. Come here.-Uh... okay.

I wanna tell you something.Come here, come close.

-Okay.-I actually expect you--

respect you professionally,

-despite the disagreements.-Okay.

Mm-hm. And you lookreally pretty in plaid.

-Thank you.-It's nice on you.

-I think you're a little drunk.-No!

-No, a little bit. Let's go.-Okay. All right.

-Okay.-[gasps] We should...

We should get married.Would you marry me?

We could thwart her evil plan.

-[laughs]-I do, I have the jet

and the suit and it's whiteand it's beautifuland it's bride-y...

-Okay.-Where's my phone?I need to call Zelda.

-A jet and---Sir, did you take my phone?

Come on, let's... we'll go geton the bride-y, white plane.

-Yes. I'm good. Good night, sir.-Good night.

-Put you in your white suit...-Wait, gotta go.

-There you go. We can go.-Did you say goodbye?

-There we go. Good night.-The bouncer lady. Thank you.

-Whoa!-I'm fine.

-You're good.-I'm good.

[Carrie exhales loudly]

[sighs]

-We're in my house! [gasps]-Yes, we are.

How did we get here?Did we get here by magic?

-Did we get here by Santa?-No. We got here by my car.

Oh! Vroom, vroom!

You're a lot more animatedwith four martinis in you.

I'm like somekind of party animal!

Oh, boy. Pajamas.Where are your pajamas?

-Over there. Right-- mm-hm.-This--

-Alrighty.-Ow! Yes.

-Thank you.-You're welcome.

-You have to unzip me.-Okay.

Back there. It's right there.Oh, it's over there.

-It's on the side.-It's on the side.I told you where it was.

There you go.

-Thank you.-You're welcome.I'm just gonna...

-Hm?-Okay.

Oh, my gosh! It'slike they're alive!

-You okay?-Mm-hm.

-I got it. I'm good.-You need help?

I don't need any help.I'm good.

-Does this mean you need help?-[laughs]

Do you like my slip?Slippy-slippy...

My grandma always said towear proper undergarments.

She was a smart lady. Arms.

One at a time. There you go.

Okay. You're very nice whenyou're not being a butthead.

Thanks... I think.

-Can I do something to you?-What do you wanna do?

Mm... I was thinking that...

[whispers]

[snores]

Okay. Come here.

Come on. Uh!

[Carrie moans]

Good night, Carrie.

[chuckles]

I need you to return this.And I need to die.

Cheese and crackers!What happened to you?

Please, inside voices. Okay?

I can't return the suit,you had it altered.

Thank you. Zelda,please tell me you have

some miracle cure in your deskthat'll help me forgetthat I have a head.

-I have a breath mint.-No.

Have you seen my phone?

-I take ityou're not a missus?-No.

If I didn't feel so miserable,I might have timeto be super embarrassed.

-Oh... he said no?-No, he said gay.

-And you didn't know this?-No, I didn't know this.

What are you gonna do?

There's not enough time to findanyone else unless I'm willing

to make trulydesperate choices, so...

And you don't consider your lastplan a little desperate?

-[sighs] Well...-Sorry.

Katie and Ethanare gonna take over,and it's all for nothing.

Everything I did.

Carrie, have you consideredeven for a second, youdon't own the company now?

It doesn't haveto change anything.

You're right. It doesn'thave to change anything.

That's the point.Nothing ever changes, Zelda.

I just-- I-- I thought thatone day, I would own all this,

and I won't have to answerto anyone else.

-Your sister's not gonna---I'm just gonna go to work.

Hey, hi. I have DylanCourtney here to see you.

-Says he has your phone.-What?

Has to give it to youin person. He's here.

-Oh. Hi. Hm...-Hi.

-Thank you.-Welcome.

I do indeed have your phone.

Thank you for bringing it back.

Yeah, sure. I figured, you know,

you'd be lost withoutit, so... there you go.

Where did you find it?

You don't remember?

-You don't remember.-I'm confused.

Do you remember anythingabout last night?

-I'm confused.-I brought you home.

-I took a cab.-No, I brought you home.

-I woke up in my pajamas.-You did. That was, uh...

That was entertaining.

-Excuse me?-No, I mean, I--

Look, I was justtrying to help you.

-By getting me undressed?-No, you got yourself undre--

Okay, hold on. Look,you got yourself undressed.

Okay? Look, you called me,you were drunk,

you were at the bar,I came, I picked you up

before you made a totalidiot out of yourself.You don't remember this?

Oh, don't act so superior.

Okay? I don't even know you.

-I'm not---[Carrie sighs]

Okay, look, I justwanted to help you outby bringing your phone back.

I figured you need it,and that was all.

-Okay. Thanks.-Wow. Okay. Uh...

You know, you're a lotnicer when you're drunk.

You're a lot nicer whenyour lips aren't moving.

You're welcome.

-[sobbing]-All right, here I come. Okay.

It's all right. Okay.

I got two kinds of tissues:

the box and therectangle. You choose.

[sobbing] Why didn'tyou try to stop me?

I'm pretty sure I tried to stopyou real hard, several times.

[sniffles] My sister hates me,

Dylan hates me,I'm not gonna get the company,

-Paul probably hates me.-Your sister doesn't hate you.

I've been so awfulto her, Zelda. How am...

How am I supposed to goto that rehearsal dinner?

Maybe with a little less snot?

Zelda, please, please don'ttell my dad about the wholeVegas wedding thing.

He would be sodisappointed, please.

My lips are sealed.

Do you know thatI drunk-dialed Dylan last night

and asked him to take me home?He put me in my pajamas.

I may or may not have overheardthat part of your conversation.

They weren't even cute pajamas!

-Carrie, breathe.-[exhales]

This isn't fair.I've been working so hard--

In through your nose. [exhales]

[sobbing] Okay.Get it together.

Get it together.I need to get it together.

-Okay. Get it together.-You got it.

[inhales, exhales] I...Oh, my God!

-I can't get it together.-Okay.

I can't get it together!I can't breathe!

-Here I come.-My heart hurts!

It's okay, it's okay.Carrie, Carrie.Carrie, look at me.

Look at me. Lookat me, right here. Okay?

-Yeah?-Carrie Tate does not

-back down froma challenge. Okay?-Okay.

Carrie Tate is in controland always on top.

-Okay.-Okay? She'sa problem solver. Right?

You're gonna get yourself up,you're gonna get tothat rehearsal dinner.

Okay?

♪ I go wandering after dark ♪

♪ Missing my old counterpart ♪

♪ The carols that I'm singingMiss the thrillthat you were bringing ♪

♪ When the two of uswalk through the snow ♪

♪ I miss those dayslike a mistletoe ♪

♪ It's hard to be merrywhen you feel so low ♪

[music fades]

Oh, my God!That was so awkward!

What was going on with you andKatie at the wedding rehearsal?

-Are you guys in a fight?-Sh! I don't really feel like

talking about this right now.

Um, well, I feel like you owe usan explanation.

Um, why exactlywould I owe you that?

-Because we're Team Wedding!-Team Wedding!

I... I'm notfollowing your logic.

I am also sensingsome sexual tension betweenyou and the best man.

Which is obviously scandalous,considering youhave a boyfriend,

but I'm gonna fullyencourage it anyway.

-Had a boyfriend.-Aw!

Yeah, I'm not surprised.I think he might be gay.

-Oh, totally gay.-Yeah.

-Really? I...-[both] Mm-hm.

Why-- Okay. I'm not quitesure why I'm talkingto you two about this.

-I'm just gonna...-Did you really tell Katieher dress makes her look

-like Stevie Nicks?-Okay.

Um, Stevie Nicks is a verywell respected recordingartist and style icon.

-That was really mean.-That's meaner than when Katie

told me my croissants tastedlike mushrooms and confusion.

Yeah, you're right.I'll apologize.

-Oh, my God!-What?

Okay, so Dylanis right behind you.

-I-- okay---Unbridle your sexualtension and go!

-You, go!-[both] Oh!

-I'm so...-I'm sorry.

-I tripped. No, no, it's...-No, it's... no worries.

You look lovely.

Oh. Thank you. So do you.

-Thank you. Uh...-[chuckles]

Look, I want to apologizeif you feel like I crossedsome sort of line last night.

-I didn't---No, it's, um...You were trying to help.

Yeah, I was.I was trying to help.

I know.

Uh, would you liketo go sit down?

Uh, I'll be therein a minute.

Okay. I'll see youin a minute.

-Carrie, darling.-Yes?

They're serving the salads.Come sit down.

Okay.

[laughter]

[fork dings on glass]

I actually havea couple of things to say.

Um, no it's notthe Tijuana trip.

I'll save that for tomorrowfor that speech.

Um, Ethan, Katie,

I just wanted to tell youhow much I admire your bravery.

And I know that ittakes a lot of bravery

to open yourself up,and to let your guard down,and to promise forever.

And the fact you two loveeach other so completely

that you are willing to walkdown that road together...

That's amazing.

And I gotta tell you,I'm actually a little envious

of, uh, of that kind of love.

But... most of all,it makes me happy.

It makes me happy to thinkthat it exists,

and it makes me happythat I'm going to experienceit in your orbit.

And it makes me happy tothink that maybe one day,

if I'm lucky enough, a littlebit of that will rub off on me.

Anyway, cheers to both of you.

-I love you.-Cheers.

-Cheers, buddy.-Cheers.

[all] Cheers.

Sorry. Just... can I talkto you for one second?

I am so, so sorry. I have beenan idiot this whole time.

I do not want to fight.Okay, what is going on?

You-- you have no idea whata mess of everything I made.

No, Carrie, it isa beautiful night and tomorrowwill only be more perfect.

No, no, Katie,you don't understand.

-I am trying.-Katie...

I asked Paul to marry me.

But Paul is gay.

Am I the only person in theworld that didn't know that?

Well, I don't understand.I thought you twowere just friends.

Yeah. I was...

I thought that if I gotmarried first, I wouldn'tlose Emerson Foods.

-What are you talking about?-I literally thoughtthat if I could get Paul

to marry me...

I could keep you and Ethanfrom getting the company.

[laughs] Oh, that's so pathetic.

-Thanks so much.-Oh...

Even you have to admit that ishigh on the pathetic scale.

And I have beenso awful to Dylan.

Yeah, Ethan told me about that.

Did he tell you everything?

He said you told Dylanhe looked sexy in plaid.

-I said what?! See? I...-Okay.

I don't think we canallow you talk to anyoneyou are not related to.

And I think I actuallylike him. I think...

I think I sexy-plaid-like him.

Carrie, you're one of thosepeople that is so smart...

-and you're stupid.-Thanks a lot.

Okay. Look, Carrie,this isn't worth it. Okay?

-Ethan and I willstep away completely.-No, no, no!

That's... see, that's...not what I want.

Then why are you doing this?

Okay, what is itthat you want?

-I don't know.-Oh, Carrie, look.

I love you.

And I know thatthis is a lot for you,

but I cannot spend myrehearsal dinner in a hallway

next to the restroom.Are you coming?

-Yes, yes, in a minute.-Okay.

[line ringing]

-[man] Hello?-Hi, it's Carrie.

No, everything's fine.

Um, do you have a minute?

Wow, Katie.

-You look amazing.-Just call me Stevie.

No, no...

That was-- that wasScrooge Carrie, okay? I'm...

Now I'm Tiny Tim.God bless us, everyone!

I feel like I am gonnathrow up. Why am I so nervous?

-Why? Becausethis is huge, honey.-Mm-hm.

Carrie, if I faint,will you create a diversion?

You... you're not gonna faint.

But yes, you can count on me.

Here. Look, I'll distract you.I have something for you.

What is this?

[sighs]

This is a letter of resignation.

Yep. Um, it has nothingto do with you and Ethan.

Here. It has a littleto do with you and Ethan.

Oh, Carrie, Ethan feels awfulthat for even a second,

you would think hewould want to hurt you.

No. He shouldn't. I haven'teven given the guy a chance.

He just got so excitedabout the possibilities.

He has some reallygreat ideas, Katie.

Carrie, truly we both think

that the companyshould go to you.

And that means so much to me,but it doesn'tchange my decision.

-Okay?-I don't understand.

I thought Emerson Foodswas everything to you.

I'm ready for my own adventures.

I don't know what to say.

Well, um, say that youaccept my resignation,

and you're preparedto offer me a verylucrative exit package.

-Of course.-[Carrie chuckles]

-I love you.-I love you!

This is a big day! What are--Stop! Let's get youperfect, Stevie.

-Oh... Mm-mm!-Don't! Don't!

-Don't touch your face!-Okay. Is this too much?

-No. It's beautiful.-Thanks.

Oh, Mark!Look at our girls.

-[Carrie chuckles]-Are you guys ready?

To be honest, I've beendreading this sincethe day you were born.

-Dad!-Dad!

It's not easygiving away your baby.

-You're gonna make me cry!-I love you, Daddy.

-I love you too.-This is so precious!

Okay. Okay, we all needto come together,take a cleansing breath.

-Oh, my!-Seriously?

-Come on, it's her day.-[exhales]

I love you all so much.

I couldn't ask fora more glorious day,

-or a more perfect family.-Oh, Katie.

Dad, seriously, I love themboth, but you haveto make them stop.

Ladies, we have awedding to get to, right?

Okay, all right, so just,I got the hair, got the makeup.

-I just... [babbling]-Yes, go.

-Come on.-Get it together, woman.

[Carrie sighs]

Oh, my goodness!

-[exhales]-All right, lady.

Here we go. Time tostart the rest of my life.

Ah! Yeah.I know what you mean.

-Okay. I'll see you out there.-Okay.

[slow instrumentalmusic playing]

[slow instrumentalmusic continuing]

[slow instrumentalmusic continuing]

[slow jazz music playing]

Bridesmaids aresupposed to be hideous.

You are not playingby the rules, my dear.

I have a reputationfor being difficult.

But all the same,I couldn't leave youwithout a date to the ball.

Paul, I'm so sorry.I wasn't good to you--

Nope. Not another word.

I don't acceptapologies at weddings.

-I dance.-No.

-Oh, yes.-Oh, no!

-Oh, yes.-Okay.

-Oh, right now? Come on!-Come.

Yeah, look at that.

[soft jazz plays]

[Carrie] Oh...

-May I cut in?-Yeah.

If you need me, I'll be standingover there next to the cake log.

-Hi.-Hi.

So I've gotta finalizethe contracts on Monday,

but I'd like to congratulate thenew CEO of Rowling Vineyards.

Thank you. [chuckles]

I gotta admit,I was pretty surprisedthat you called me.

Yeah, I surprised myself.

Well, they're luckyto have you.

Well, they're a greatcompany. You know?

-They just need a little help.-Yeah.

Hey, is Paul gonnabe upset about this?

Yeah, um, Paul and Iare just friends.

-Really?-Really. [chuckles]

-Yeah. Look, I'm sorry.-For what?

Really? I don't know,maybe because I've spentthe last couple of weeks

acting like you came fromthe sewer or something.

Yeah, well, you know, we didn'tget off on the right foot.

No. I'm not usuallylike that. It's...

-You're passionate.-Oh!

-You're-- you're nice.-I am. I'm a very nice guy.

-Mm-hm.-And, uh...

I like you.

I like you a lot.

I like you too.

Oh, damn it. [laughs]

-Can I tell you a secret?-What?

You make... the bestChristmas cookies

-I have ever tasted.Next to my grandmother.-Yeah? Okay.

-You're in a close second.-Ready? Ready?

-Okay, it's almond extract...-I think I know this.

-and lemon. No, you did not!-Lemon. I knew it.

-No, you did not!-I knew it was lemon extract!

-Now I have to kill you.-You have to-- well...

[Carrie laughs] Okay,I'm gonna give you a compliment.

-Don't pass out. I know.-What?

-Um... so your speech...-Yeah?

at the rehearsal dinner...

-it really got me.-Which part?

-The whole thing.-Really?

-Yeah.-Well, you know, I, uh...

I lettered in speechin high school.

-Oh.-I did.

-Makes sense then.-I got beat up a lot.

But I am very sexy in plaid.

-I love plaid.-I know.

-Merry Christmas.-Happy New Year.

Happy New Year.

Okay. [laughs] Oh!

-And the man can dance.-Hm...

[soft jazz plays]