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MALE DEEJAY: Good morning, Connecticut.

It's a quarter after 4:00 for all of you early birds--

MALE DEEJAY: Good morning, Connecticut.

Early enough for you,Mr. Fisher?

The news never sleeps, Jeffrey.

Neither do I.

- Have a good one, sir.- Always.

- Morning, Charlie.- Morning, Bo.

Wanna hit the gym after workfor some B-ball?

Can't do it.Got dinner with the parents.

I'm afraid there'sa no-mercy rule for that one.

Considering howour last game went,

I think you'regetting off easy.

- Morning, Emily.- Good morning, Daisy.

We gotta go.There's traffic.

-Here. I brought.-what you asked for.y.

Thank you. Perfect.

"Last Christmas,the Stamford Country Day School

helped feed over200 needy families."

So? How was last night?

- What happened last night?- Thought you had a date.

Oh, that was last night,wasn't it?

That good, huh?

Ugh! Let me see.His family drives him nuts,

his coworkers are awful,

and all of his exeswere crazy.

I couldn't help but wonderhow long until I'm on that list.

Also, he hates Christmas.

I coI don't even knowonderhowwhere to begin with that.ist.

- Seriously?- Yeah.

The decorationsare a waste of time,

and he doesn't like the music.

I can't date a guy who doesn'tlike "Frosty the Snowman."

Maybe you could tryInternet dating.

Yeah, please. I don't evenbuy my shoes online.

Besides, I'm a reporterfor a small town news program.

I'm up at four,in bed at seven.

Who could understand that?

Oh! We're almost there.

So you'll be talkingto the school principal first,

and then a couple kids.

Good idea you had, bringing theChristmas box from the station.

It's a holiday food drive.We can't showupempty-handedemptyhanded.

Good morning, Connecticut.I'm Robert Kohl.

First up, our own Emily Morgan

is reporting fromStamford Country Day School.

Okay, so in a secondit's gonna look really silly

because I'm gonna betalking to the studio,

Okay, so in a secondbut you won't hear them, okay?

Standing by.

Who's ready to be on TV?

This is proving to bethe most successful

Christmascanned food drive ever.

Emily, how are thingslooking over there?

Robert, things are busy.

I'm here at the StamfordCountry Day School,

making our donation tothe annual Christmas food drive.

And these little Santasdare doing their part

to ensure that local familiesin need have a Merry Christmas.

CHARLIE: Reggie hasyour holiday forecast

when theWHNY Morning Newscontinues.

Then stick around for a preview

when tof this year'sg Newshottest Christmas gifts

Then from Veronika and Ginaview

on America's favorite morninghprogram,Rise & Shine.

And we're out!Back from commercial in two!

oCan I have the producer forgRise & Shineon live feed?

AWe're here,!Backrising and shining!two!

Yeah, that joke never gets old.What's going on downstairs?

Looks like it's gonna be a big day.

Why don't come down when you're done?

Looks like it'What's going on? day.

Let a girl have her secrets.

Just get down here after your show.

You got it.

Hmm.

VERONIKA: Oh, this is fun.

This is so greatbecause you can use anything

to make your ornament:

old sheet music,old family photos.

And look at how easythis is.

old sheet music,Hey, Patrice. Hey.

Charlie, hey.

- Need some coffee or anything?- No, I'm great.

So today is December 1st,

and Christmas is right aroundthe corner, right, Gina?

It sure is, Veronika.

And in my home, Christmasis a time for celebration,

joy, eggnog, of course,and family,It sure is, Veronika.

which leads meto a little announcement

I would like to make.

which leads meto a little announcementMy husband and I are so excitedto announce to you,

our beloved audience,

that we are expectingour first child in June.My husband and I are so excitedto announce to you,

Oh, my goodness!I am so happy for you!

Thank you so much, Veronika.

And as I've beensplitting my time

between New Yorkand Los Angeles,

the time has come for meto focus more on our new family.

- Seriously?- Wait for it.

And so it iswith great sadness

that I announce that thiswill be my final episode

as cohostofRise & Shine.

Hey, bring in the tissues.Go, go, go.

And I can't think of anyonein the world

I would have rather hadbeside me every morningHey, bring in the tissues.Go, go, go.

for the last six years.

Thank you, Gina.

for the last six years.You are the bestin the business.

You're almost irreplaceable.

The key word thereis "almost."

But I'm going to have to havesomeone in that seat

beside me every day,

and I'm pleased to reportthe decision

has been left up to mepersonally,

so for the next few weeks,

we will be havingsome familiar faces join us

just so you can geta better chance to know them,

and I will be announcingmy cohost live, right here,

on our Christmas Eve telethon.

Patrice,who are they considering?

You're on the list.

Seriously?

Yeah. Now, Veronikahas the final say,

but her choicesare coming from us.

Wow.

You've been doing the local newsfor, what, six years?

The network is familiarwith you. They really like you.

How many people on the list?

Just three.

Now, I'll be honest,the other two are bigger names.

But, Charlie,you really have a shot at this.

- When do we start?- Next week.

- Oh, my God!- They already know upstairs.

You're totally clearedfor the time off.

You realize this is what wetalked about back in Stamford.

National broadcast,you producing, me hosting,

and now it's really happening.

Although that dreamyodid have three people.g,

Okay, yeah,but for the record,

Emily is the one who decidedyto stay in Connecticut.g,

Okay, I retract the comment.

That's why you never mixbusiness with personal.

- Someone always gets hurt.- Of course.

- You still talk to her?- Emily?

Yeah, sure,she's doing great.

- You still talk to her?She's still in Stamford.

You know, you really shouldstop avoiding her.

I'm not avoiding her.It's just with our schedules,

it's just...

But it's great to hearshe's doing well. Here.

♪ We wish youa Merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish youa Merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a Happy New Year ♪

♪ Good tidings we bring ♪

- Oh, Emily!- Sorry I'm late.

The story meeting went over.What'd you find?

We found we have differenttastes in Christmas trees.

Your sisterlikes the pitiful ones.

She feels sorry for them.

I just worry that no one'slgonna take them home..

Ruth, what about this one?

Stanley, not that one.

We'll never get itthrough the doorway.

Careful. George, make sureDad doesn't hurt his back.

Let's look at some small ones.Boys, give us a hand.

- Oprah!- Where?

No, for the show, Abby.It should be Oprah!

Mom, Oprah's notcoming back to daytime.

- You gotta let that dream go.- What'd I miss?

Gina Serrato announced that she's leavingRise & Shine.

- You gotta let that dream go.She's gonna have a baby.

Which meansthat Veronika Daniels

is getting a new cohost.

Really?Did they say who?

We were hoping you knew.

Don't you have a friendwho works there?

Yeah, Patrice.We She's a producer.new.

I wonder whothey're considering.

Well, if Mom has her way,it'll be Oprah.

Or Kate McQueen.She's done the show before.

Well, if Mom has her way,They just love her.

- Who's Kate McQueen?- Oh, you know.

Well,She's the famousway,Thwedding planner..

- Who's Kate McQueen?She's got her own TV show.

Oh, right.Save the Date with Kate.

- You got it.- Excuse me for a minute.

I just have to makea quick call.

- It's too long.- We can lose this part here.

Emily Morgan!

Patrice, let me put myselfon tape for the cohost spot.

Well, hello to you, too.

I'm serious.You gotta get me an audition.

I can't, Em.

- You know I'd be great.-You would.

They're only lookingat names for this.

But how about this?

In the New Year,let's talk about

you submittingsome field reports.

Some kind ofhuman interest piece.

Nobody does those better than you.

Yeah, that'd be great.Thanks.

Emily, you should know.

Charlie's on the list.

Really? Wow.EmilHow about that?now.

Well, they know him herein New York from the news.

Hey, that's the station calling.I gotta take it.

Okay, sure thing.Talk soon.

Hey, that's the station calling.I gottBye.ke it.

Okay, sure thing.It's Emily.

Hey, that'Hey, Emily.on calling.So the governor's office

moved his interviewa few hours,

and now our anchors won'tmake it back from Hartford

in time forthe eleven o'clock.

We really need you and Robertto come in and cover.

Yeah, sure, no problem.I'll be there in a second.

Hey, I'm sorry I can'tdecorate with you tonight,

I gotta go back to work.

I understand.

But you will cometo the service on Sunday.

The Christmas choir'sperforming.

I will be thereready to sing.

I have some news.

Veronika Danielsis looking for a new cohost

IonRise & Shine,

Veronika Danielsand I'm one of the candidates.

Oh, darling, how lovely.

- It's exciting.- I should say so.

Won't that interfere withanchoring the morning news?

Yeah. Yes, I would haveto quit WHNY.

But that's justa local affiliate.

Rise & Shineis the top-ratedmorning program in the country.

But that's justIt's a major step forward.

If you want to go national,edCharles, I have the connections.

Dad, I don't want to get a jobjust because I'm your son.

You'd get the interviewbecause you're my son.

You'd get the jobbecause of what you can do.

You'd get the interviewbeThank you, but no.n.

There were any number of peoplewho helped your father

when he was getting startedbeThin television.o.n.

Mom, I'm not just getting started.

I've been doing thisfor a long time.

It's is a good thing.You'll see.

"The network has narrowed downthe candidates

to baseball playerJimmy Eubanks,

reality star Kate McQueen,

and WHNY newscasterCharlie Fisher."

Bah humbug.

and WHNY newscasterBad time with the family?

No, they're great!

I got to spend literallyfive minutes with them.

So what's the story here?

I'm not a name, Daisy.

Thirteen years in this business,and apparently I'm not a name.

Charlie, he's a name..

ThirtPatrice, I don't knowiness,andif she's a name or not,ame.

but apparently she getsto decide who is a name.

Me? Nope.Nope, not a name.

I'm sure what you're sayingtomakes sense to you.me.

Six years ago, I was up forthe morning anchor gig at WHNY.

And I was good, too, Daisy.

They loved me.

But Charlie Anwas in the running, too..

I was up againstmy own boyfriend.

Do you ever talk to him?

INo, not afterstmhe got the job..

Do you knowhow embarrassing that was?

Yeah, but you could have stayedtogether and gone with him.

And just go to New York to be someone's girlfriend?

Yeah, but you could have stayedMy job, my whole life was here.

He was a constant reminder thatI wasn't good enough for them.

Yeah, but you can'tthink like that, Em.

You're a great reporter.

There's bound to beother chances.

Right. Other chances.

Yeah, I'm sorry.

I'm usually asleepfor hours by now.

I'm just delirious.

Um, and I hate to say this,but we need you on set.

Right.

Awesome.

Let's do the news!

Good evening, Stamford.

- I'm Robert Kohl. - And I'm Emily Morgan.

Mark and Tess are on assignment.

Here are tonight's top stories.

And that's why neighbors arecalling the adorable Labrador

"The Dog Who Saved Hanukkah."

And finally,in entertainment news,

Gina Serrato has announcedher surprise departure

from the popular morning showRise & Shine.

Potential replacements includebaseball legend Jimmy Eubanks

and our own formerWDSR reporter, Charlie Fisher.

Good for Charlie.

We are look forwardto seeing that, right, Emily?

So who do you think Veronika'snew cohost should be?

Me.

So I'm not kidding, Robert.a'sI think if you want something,

you should be brave enoughto say it out loud, right?

So I've spent my whole life'sI thifollowing the rules,ing,

waiting my turn while otherpeople got their big breaks,

their opportunities.

For far too long,I have played it safe,

sitting here at this desk,day in, day out,

not taking chances becauseI was afraid of getting hurt.

sitting here at this desk,Well, you know what?

I got hurt anyway!

That's no way to get ahead. You know why?

Because if you never take any chances,

then you'll neverget your break.

Here I have been working hardfor a long time,

and I am ready to fightfor what I want.

So...

my name is Emily Morgan,

and I would make a phenomenalcohost forRise & Shine.

All I want for Christmasis a chance to prove it.

AllAnd we'll be backmasiafter these messages..

Stay tuned.

AllAnd we'll be backmasiaftAnd we're out.ges..

- Here you go.- Thank you.

I'm ready to reach for that next rung!

I have worked hard for a long time,

I'm ready to reach and I'm ready to fight...

Oh, yeah!Have you see this yet?

Some reporter in Connecticuttook over the news

to pitch herselfforRise & Shine.

She's really something.

Yeah, she's somethingall right.

Hey, didn't you usedto work for this station?

Good morning, Furiosa!

Daisy, can we nottalk about it, okay?

Just pretend that last nightGoonever happened.osa!

That is inconceivablyimpossible.

You're Internet-famous, Em.

There's our star!

- Max, I owe you an apology.- Now, Emily--

Studies theorize thathigh-fructose corn syrup

can cause psychosis.

We should do a report on it,highdon't you think?yrup

I ate a lot of candy canesyesterday,

and I think it made metemporarily insane.

Whatever you ate,keep eating it

because you'retrending on Twitter.

You are a pound sign!

- A hashtag.- Even better!

Our viewers love it, Emily.

Everybody's seen it!

Of course I've seen it,Charlie.

Everybody's seen it,including the network.

They're not thinking aboutbringing her in, are they?

EvEverybody lovesit,inan underdog story.k.

It's great for the ratings.

Patrice, you can't.Please, please don't.

Is this because you're afraidof the competition?

Or are you just afraidto see her again?

That's silly.

My hands are tied.

Besides, what do youhave to worry about?

Last time you faced offwith Emily, you got the gig.

But she's had six years in exileto hone her skills.

It's like when superheroeswigo out to the wildernessg.

But she's had six years in exileand come back with new powers.

I don't read comic books.swigo oIs that a thing?nessg.

It's very much a thing.

The decision has been made.

She's getting a chance.

The dThe question is...ade.

what are you gonnado about it?

So if your family is lookingfor a holiday outing,

A Christmas Carolis playinghere at the Community Theater

through December 23rd.

A Christmas Carolis playinghere Back to you, Robert.ater

And we're out.

Well, thank you.It was a pleasure to meet you.

Good luck.Oh, sorry, break a leg!

I love the chains!

I cannot believe you arestill using this van.

Well, this is a nice surprise.

Hi!

Here. Dark chocolate,extra nutmeg.

Just the wayyou used to like it.

So did you come all the wayto Connecticut

just to bring mea hot cocoa?

I gotta give you credit.

The network certainlyknows your name now.

Patrice, I am so sorry.I was really tired.

So you're in the mix.

Wait. No.What? Seriously?

Uh-huh. What can I say?

You got their attention.

We're putting youUh-hin the rotationsay?

of potential new cohosts.

Wow! I...

Wow!

I've gotta find outif I can get time off.

She can. Hi. I'm Daisy,Emily's producer.

- Hi.- We'll get her covered here.

Great. Uh...

Look these over. If you haveany questions, call me.

Otherwise, I'll see you Mondaymorning for your orientation.

- We'll send a car.- Okay, sure!

- See you Monday.- Bye.

Emily Morgan,

cohost of the biggest morningshow in the country?

- Potential new cohost.- Good enough for me!

Game on.

Thank you.

Ooh!

- Thank you.- Nice to see you.

Thank you for coming.

I'm gonna makethe French silk pie.

That's my favorite.

I'm gonna makethe FrenEm.silk pie.

Oh, look, it's the Ghostof Boyfriends Past.

Charlie. How did you knowwhere to find me?

Abby tagged youon Instagram.

Could I steal you awayfor a second?

So suddenly everybody remembershow to get to Stamford.

You and Patrice shouldreally look into carpooling.

Good advice.

YoSo what brings youldreaall the way back here?ng.

Well, I hear somecongratulations are in order.

YoSo what brings youldreaall thThank you? here?ng.

After that publicity stuntyou pulled,

how could they say no?

Yeah, I'm so irresistible.

That's why I've been at thelowest-rated station in Stamford

for a decade.

Hey, I invited youto come to New York.

You're the one who decidedto stay here, remember?

- I'm just looking out for you.- You're looking out for me?

Oh, come on, Em. The networkpulling you in like that,

it's just a big ratings stunt.

You're that fun thingfrom the Internet,

like a five-year-old banging out"Jingle Bells" on a keyboard.

Did you just compare meto a five-year-old?

like a five-year-old banging out"I'm saying you're a novelty.

that's gonna wear offin a few days.

And this has nothingto do with the fact

that we're upfor the same job again?

Em, I know you.You're a reporter.

You like beingforout in the field.in?

On a show likeRise & Shine,

you're stuck behind a desk,sharing personal stories.

I'm a little worriedpeople won't find you relatable.

Well, I think you're worriedthat they will.

Em, come on.

And you should be worriedbecause I am super fun,

and I have stories.

Once my dad triedto deep-fry a turkey,

and you could seethe explosion...

From three blocks away.I know.

I've known you a long time,remember?

From tYeah, well, away.I know you, too,

and I know all your weak spots,Charlie Fisher.

So watch out'cause I'm playing to win.

and I know all your weak spots,What weak spots?

Oh, you'll knowwhen I hit one.

So may the best person win.

Absolutely.

- Oh.- Sorry.

Excuse me.

I know you.

You're the girlfrom the Internet video.

- Emily Morgan.- Ah, yes, that's it.

I'm Kate McQueen.

Oh, it's so great to meet you.

My mom's a big fanofSave the Date with Kate.

Aren't you sweet?

I think it's just precious,

them letting you come inand be on the show.

Yeah, um,I'm actually a candidate.

I'm up for the cohosting job.

Of course you are, honey.

I'm up for Ladies!osting job.

Care to join us?

I believe you twoalready know each other.

- And this is Mr.--- Jimmy Eubanks!

World Series MVPtwo years in a row.

Yeah, hi.

Hi.

Between now and Christmas,

Veronika Daniels will beevaluating all of you

to determine who will beher next cohost.

Rise & Shineis AmericanBroadcast Entertainment's

to determine who will behecrown jewel.t.

Rise Our officesAmericanBrare on the 24th floor,s

and the first floor studiois where we will be making

our holiday magic.

If you come with me, I'll showyou where your cubicles are.

For as long as each of youare in the running,

If you come with me, I'll showyou'll be working from here.

Well, my officeis just upstairs,

so I can work from there.

Uh, if that were allowed,I would've said so.

sI need to see my people.

Uh, iCohost chemistrywed,is only part of this.

You'll all be pitching yourown Christmas-themed segments.

This is your chance to go outand connect with the public.

I want you to exploityour contacts,

dig into social media,

help us make the show great.

The audience expects your best.That's what I want to see.

It's your chance to shine.

So tomorrow morning,the journey begins.

Charlie Fisher'sfirst time as cohost.

So tomorrow morning,Welcome toRise & Shine.

Oh, hey, it's starting.

Live from New York City,

it's America's number one morning show,

Rise & Shine!

Rise and shine, America!

I'm Veronika Daniels, and as you all know,

our beloved Gina Serrato Rise has left us,erica!

so today, the search begins for my new cohost.

Please give a warm welcome

to the first of our four contenders,

right here Pl from New York City,come

WHNY's Charlie Fisher.

- Boo!- Abby.

Oh, come on.

Hi! All right!Thank you, Veronika.

I am very, very happyto be here.

I loveRise & Shine.

My whole family lovesRise & Shine.

Charlie looks good,doesn't he?

My- Oh, boy.ily- It's just an observation.

Speaking of family, most peopledon't realize this about you,

but your fatheryis the legendary Fred Fisher,

-host ofThe Nightly Report.- Yeah, that's dear old dad.

I'm sure he's out there watching.

Hi, Dad. No pressure here.

So does the Fisher familyhave a holiday tradition?

Oh, yeah, of course.

We all get together,we open presents

and, you know,make a big dinner.

Really? Kinda hard to picture Fred Fisher stuffing a goose.

Yeah, well, you'd be surprised. He can stuff a goose, he can.

Which reminds me of a story.

A friend of mine whose dad decided to deep-fry a turkey,

- but didn't defrost it first.- He wouldn't.

If you don't defrost your turkey

- before you deep-fry it...- This means war.

CHARLIE: I said, well, yeah,it's prehistoric,

- but it ain't a dinosaur..- T- r.

Charlie Fisher?

You know what?

I'm gonna catch you later.

Hey, Em.See the show this morning?

You stolemy exploding frozen turkey.

- But you have tons of stories.- I do!

- And you're super fun.- I am so fun!

Then missingone exploding turkey story

- And you're super fun.shouldn't make a difference.

But it does to me.

Why are you so upset?

I specifically said it happened to a friend.

It didn't happen to a friend.It happened to me.

- So we're not friends anymore?- I don't know, are we?.

Because friendship'ssupposed to be give and take,

- So we're not friends anymore?and all I'm seeing here is take.

I was saving that storysupposedfor tomorrow.nd take,

I panicked.

You know I can't talk aboutmy family's holiday traditions.

Sure, Mom's supervisingthe installation

of the Christmas decorationsat the Waldorf Astoria.

And Dad, he's busyentertaining half the U.N.

What happened to you?

You were different at Stanford.

We're not in Stanford anymore.

The rules are different here.

You work with whatever you got.

Good luck on the show tomorrow.

Leave the rollers at home.This is New York.

Back to our online continuous Connecticut Christmas--

- Badge, please.- It's my first day.

I'm cohostingRise & Shine.

- Badge, please.- It'Oh, sorry. day.

Oh.

MAN: Get ready to go, people.

Live from New York City...

Hey, Mom, it's starting.

...America's number Live one morning showty...

Rise & Shine!

Rise & Shine, America!

I'm Veronika Daniels,

and for the eight million of you

who have seen her audition online,

you already know today's cohost

from WDSR Stanford, Connecticut,

Emily Morgan.

Thank you, Veronika, Rise and shine, everyone.

I am so excited to be here.

Hey, check it out.It's your ex.

When my coworker Daisy told me that the video had gone viral,

I was like, "Is that a good or bad thing?" You never know.

When Because would peopleld me that take me seriously,viral,

or would I be like that five-year-old on YouTube

who plays "Jingle Bells" on the keyboard?

wYour girl's lookinglls"pretty good there, Charlie.

- Shh.-VERONIKA: I love that video!

That kid, he's just adorable.pretI could eat him up.lie.

Well, I'll tell you what.How would you like to meet him?

- Uh, no, really? - Yeah.

Veronika, I have a very special Christmas surprise for you.

All the way from Lake Mary, Florida,

Vhere to perform "Jingle Bells" Chri on our show, live,you.

please welcome five-year-old Davey.

Vhere to p- Hi, bud.ngle Bells" Chri - He's so cute!ve,you.

Come on in here.Wave at Mommy.

Right there, yeah.

Hi, Mommy.

Hah! She actually got the kid.

- ♪ - VERONIKA: Oh, he's so good.

I saw this kid online.

Man, this is good TV.

Yeah, it actually is.

- Oh! - Right?

The kid is amazing.

Clancy?

Hey, honey, it's Kate McQueen.

Listen, I'm hopingyou can help out a sister Kappa.

I'm working on a segmentforRise & Shine,

and I'm trying to getmy hands on a reindeer.

Yep. Uh-huh.

andGreat. Awesome.getmy handYep, bye.indeer.

That's fantastic,that's fantastic.

My producerwill be in touch. Ha!

And what about Mrs. Claus?Does she ever do interviews?

Because I think people wantto know her better, don't you?

- Em, Em, Emily.- What?

- I outdid your kindergartner.- Good for you.

And what about baking cookies?Would she bake cookies with me?

- Toby Bradford. He's gonnaer.perform a Christmas classic

on Saturday's show, live.

I'm sorry,could you hold on a moment?

Toby Bradford, really.

He's launchinga holiday concert tour,

"Have Yourselfa Swinging Little Christmas."

You hate that kind of music.

Yeah, but his 14 millionTwitter followers don't,

so today, I love it.

Yeah, but his 14 millionTwWell, good for you.'t,

If you don't mind, I haveMrs. Claus' booking agent.

So what was the verdictnTwWon those cookies?.'t,

Toby Bradford is so much coolerMrs. than Mrs. Claus.gent.

Go away!

Toby Bra♪ Have yourselfh coolera swinging little Christmas ♪

Hey. All right.

TobWEATHERGIRL:Seeing sunny,era swinbut chilly weatheras ♪

across the Atlantic seaboard.

TobWEATHERGIRL:Seeing sunny,era swinbutBoys, hey!atheras ♪

- Hi.- No running!

- Can I use this one?- Yes, I like this one.

Back to you, Veronika.

Thank you, Bianca.

And as they say at Christmastime in Hawaii,

Mele Kalikimaka.

I don't speak Hawaiian.

Okay, so please give a warm welcome

to my next guest cohost, baseball legend Jimmy Eubanks.

Oh!

Hi, Jimmy!

Oh, it is so greatto have you here.

Yeah, thanks.

So this is your first timehosting a talk show, isn't it?

- It is.Ye- Mm-hmm..

So, uh, you have a home in Pennsylvania, is that right?

Yeah, Pennsylvania.

So, uh, you have a homein PennsylvaOh, no. that right?

You live on a farm?

Yeah, I do. Uh, we have cows

and, uh, goats, horses.

Sweetheart, did anyoneever check to sees

if Jimmy Eubanks can,you know...

Talk?

I'm beginning to suspectthey did not.

So you talk about finding the perfect dress

- onSave the Date with Kate.- Uh-huh.

What should a woman be looking for

when she's shopping for a holiday event?

The first thing is how it fits.

The second and third things are also how it fits.

Now, if you look here, the line of the dress..

The second and third thingsVeronika really likes her.

NWhat is so specialre, the about knowingress..

that your clothes should fit?

We agreewe don't like her, right?

We do not agree.

Don't be awful, okay?

Kate is fine.She's just a little,

you know, poised.

You mean fake, right?Fake.

- Maybe a little.yo- d.

You mean fake, right?Hey, okay, be honest.

- Maybe a little.If you don't get the gig--

if--

who'd you rather see get it,her or me?

It really doesn't matter,

who'because I am totally it,gonna get this gig.

And we are live inthe Rise & Shine courtyard

with the one, and the only,Mr. Toby Bradford.

Yes. Looks like you've gota few fans out there, Toby.

Thanks.Merry Christmas, everybody.

All right,without further ado then,

I give you a new takeon an old favorite

All right,wiand Mr. Toby Bradford.,

♪ Deck the hallswith boughs of holly ♪

♪ Fa la la la laLa la la la ♪

♪ 'Tis the seasonto be jolly ♪

♪ Fa la la la laLa la la la ♪

♪ '♪ Don we nowonour gay apparel ♪

♪ Fa la la la la laLaLa la la ♪♪

♪ Troll the ancientyuletide carol ♪

♪ ♪ Fa la la la laaLa la la la ♪

♪ Fa la la la la ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ Fa la la la la ♪

♪ La la la la ♪Let's dance.

He learned the dance.

He did. He learned the dance.

Charlie drives me nuts,but you got to admit,

this is good.

Yes, this will bea fun little memory for him

when he's back doing the news.

Well, I admireyour confidence, Kate.

Sweetie, you're reallybuying into this, aren't you?

What do you mean?

This little competition,it's all for show.

A small town reporter,

a local news guy,

and a man incapable of speech

versus me,a one-woman media empire.

And I don't just meanSave the Date with Kate.

I'm talking aboutbest-selling books, podcasts,

my own lineof bridesmaids dresses.

- That doesn't mean--- Emily...

my agent alreadyhas the contract.

So y'all enjoyyour little dances

and your YouTubemusical prodigies

because,come Christmas Day,

the only present under the treeis gonna be for yours truly.

CHARLIE: Let's hear it!coGreat job, Toby!,

tYou're going to see the wholeealbum, hear the whole thing.

Thank you so muchfor coming here.

Hey, we've got a problem.

Oh, no,I think you have a problem.

You see those dance movesI just threw out there?

- ♪ Fa la la la la ♪- We're being played, Charlie.

Go on.

The job is goingto Kate McQueen.

- Well, who told you that?- Kate McQueen.

TheOf courseoingshe's gonna say that.

Her agents are alreadyreviewing the contract.

Think about it.It makes sense, you know?

She's already cohostedRise & Shinebefore.

She's got her ownTV show, books.

And did you know that she hasa line of bridesmaids dresses?

She's got her ownWhy would I know that?

What are we even doing here?

We were just a publicity stunt.

Patrice would neverdo that to us.

Does Patrice even know?

Patrice would neverThere's one way to find out.

PATRICE: Why didn't Iknow about this?

Because it's not your decision.

Veronika, they're my friends.

I told them they actuallyhave a shot at this.

They're both great people.

They're gettingterrific exposure,

But Kate? She has the experienceto actually do the job.

Do you kinda get a creepy,evil vibe from her?

Of course I do,but she's great on camera.

What am I gonna tellCharlie and Emily?

Don't tell them anything.We'll just proceed as planned.

CHARLIE: It's okay.Nobody's blaming you.

EMILY: Veronika's right.It is great exposure.

Well, there is one other upsideto this whole thing.

EMILY: - Really?s right.It is g- Yeah.posure.

You guys aren't in competitionwith each other anymore.

Look, it's my policynever to interfere

You guyswith anyone'smpetitionwipersonal business--re.

That has never been your policy.

Your policy is literallythe opposite of that.

Well, then thisshouldn't surprise you.

I've had to split my timebetween you two all these years,

ever since you broke upsix years ago.

Can we just move on nowand all be friends?

Yeah, of course.Charlie and I have no issues.

- No.- Great.

There's a story meetingthis afternoon.

I'd love if you two could pitchsomething you'd cover together.

I mean, you always broughtthe best out in each other.

Yeah, we could do that.

Yeah?

Sure.

Great.

I'm not dancing though.

She actually isa terrific dancer.

Well, these are the bestDecember ratings we've had

in years.

If it were up to me,I'd keep all three of you.

Okay, so, Kate, tomorrowyou've got Allison Davenport

promoting her new film?

I read that she'smarrying an astronaut.

- That's a power couple.- I know.

An Oscar-winnermarries an American hero?

It'll be the weddingof the century.

I'm sure that'll give youplenty to talk about.

Emily, Charlie,you got anything?

Actually, the annualChristmas light display

at Parker Bank and Trustis being unveiled tonight.

They've been doing a holidaydisplay every year since 18--

at Parker Bank and Trustis being u1899.ed tonight.

I can use Wikipedia, too.

atApparently, it takesstis b18 days to set up,ght.

over 100 technicians andover 20,000 strands of light.

This is a big deal.

Emily and I, we're gonnaocover that together, right?.

Isn't that precious?

- There.- Eddie, let's go to the park

and talk to some spectators.

Let's get a shot firstof the bank before and after.

We don't need it.We're gonna find some cute kids.

Eddie, let's get a shotfrom the corner, real quick.

I'll tell you what.How about we do it my way,

and we'll sayit was your idea.

- No, no.- That way, I get my story,

you get the credit,everybody's happy.

I'm not doing thisjust for the credit, Em.

Oh, yeah? Tell thatto my exploding turkey.

I'm not doing thisYou're still mad about that?

I'm not having this fightwith you right now.

We're supposed to be workingtogether. Eddie, come on.

Right over there.

How old are you?

Oh, I'm so sorry,did that hurt?

- Hey, hey, hey!- No!

I will not stoopto your level.

That's it.You're a dead man.

Bring it.Come on, come on.

- Yeah?- Yeah.

- Admit it. You're scared.- What?

That's why you stayed herein Stanford six years ago,

why you didn't come with me.

What are you talking about?

- We had a good thing, Em.- I know.

We told each other thatno matter what happened at WHNY,

you and I would be fine.

But what you really meantwas that we'd be fine

as long as you werethe one that got the job.

- Hey!- No, come on!

Not my hair. I don't knowhow to style it like this.

Wear a hat.

Are you okay? Hey.

- Are you all right?- I'm okay!

I'm sorry, Em, I'm sorry.

Sorry for everything.

I am.

I should've fought harder.

For us.

I When I had the chance.r.

I just kept picturingour life together in New York.

Me looking for work,

and you going offto my dream job every day.

- And here we are again.- Yeah.

Except this time, neither of usis getting the job.

Look, there's two weeks.left to go before Christmas.

Let's just make the bestof the time we have left.

Before we go backto our real lives.

Let's just make the bestAre you offering a truce?

I am.

Let's just make the bestAre yI've missed you.uce?

I've missed you, too.

I get so excited going intothe office every single day

because I knowyou're gonna be there.

Feels just like old times.

Kinda does.

CROWD: 5, 4, 3, 2...

Eddie, please tell meyou got that.

MAN: Cool!

Merry Christmas!

Allison, first of all,I just have to say

that I am so excitedto have you here.

Third Countryis one of my favorite movies.

You are brilliant in it.

Third Countryis Oh, thank you, Veronika.s.

And congratulationson your recent engagement.

Are you ready to beis Ohan astronaut's wife?a.s.

Well, we're very much lookingforward to being married.

The wedding, though,it's a lot!

Mm-hmm.

Kate, I wish I hadyour expertise.

Oh, hey, now, hey, now!We saw her first.

Kate, I wish I hadyWait. Really?.

Em! Emily, check this out.

It's a Christmas miracle.

Em! EAre you kidding?out.

It'd be a dream come true to have you plan my wedding.

Really?

But couldn't you do both?

Patrice, honey, this weddingis going to be legendary.

The starlet and the spaceman.

It's exactly what I've beenneeding for a second season

ofSave the Date with Kate.

ButRise & Shineisa network television series.

Save the Dateofis just a reality show.e.

BuMy reality show.sa networkI own it.on series.

When it does well,I do well.

Look this has been real fun,

but I need to get backto what I do best.

And these early morningsare killing me.

Unless, of course,

the networkwas willing to give me

ownership percentageinRise & Shine.

Well...

it has been a pleasureworking with you, Kate.

I wish you the best of luckwith the wedding.

it has been a pleasureworking wKate.ou, Kate.

- You take care.- Can't believe it.

At the end of the day, the onlything Kate McQueen cares about?

Kate McQueen.

So then there were two.

I guess this meansour truce is over.

SoFun while it lasted..

I guess this meansour truc♪is over.

♪ Jingle bells ♪

And there's a storm frontmoving through the northeast.

Through the northeast,in this area over here.

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Jingle bells Jingle bells ♪

♪ In a one-horse ♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Jingle bells ♪ 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 ♪h ♪

I forgot to mention.

I've got a story for you.

Mom, I'm trying to listen.

Do you rememberMarilyn Lee?

MoNo. Who's Marilyn Lee?n.

It doesn't matter.

But her mother, Ginger,told me about this woman

that her cousin Sandra knows,over in Westport,

whose family has beenkeeping a fruitcake

for over a hundred years.

What? Why?

They started doing itfor this relative

who went off to waror something,

but 100 years later,they've still got the fruitcake.

Isn't that amazing?

but 100 years later,they'veWho's a fruitcake?itcake.

Anyway, I've got her numberif you're interested.

but 100 years later,tA hundred-year-old fruitcake.e.

Mm-hmm.

Huh.

Right. Yeah, look,

with only a few daysleft until Christmas,

I thought it would bea great idea

to see how a live nativity scenecomes together.

Heck, yeah, I'd liketo meet the camel.

Right, call me back.

Heck, yeah, I'd likeYou're gonna meet a camel?

She's been doing livenativity scenes for 15 years.

No fair.I wanna meet a camel.

Her name is Shamala.What are you working on?

Promise you won't steal it?

Cross my heart.

I went to church this Sundaywith my family,

and my mom saysthere's a woman in Westport

I went to who hasthis Sundaya hundred-year-old fruitcake.

and my mom saystherThat is disgusting.port

Well, it could be. Who knows?

The family's beenadding rum to it

and wrapping it in cheese clothfor three generations.

No worries. I promise I willnot be stealing that story.

No chance. That is the mostEmily Morgan story I ever heard.

No Oh? So what exactly isillnotan Emily Morgan story?y.

Well, you know,uh, human interest,

relatable,

Well, you know,uh, hheartfelt,est,

emotional,

personal.

Well, I try.

You succeed.

Thank you.

Hey, you two, group meeting.Let's go.

PATRICE: Veronika would likethe two of you

to cohosther Christmas Eve telethon.

You mean without her?

That's a 13-hour broadcast.

I'm aware. I produce it.

I don't know.That's a lot.

I love it. I love everythingIabout it. Let's do it..

- Wait, what?- Yeah, come on!

It's 13 hoursin front of a national audience,

telling jokesand introducing singers.

How hard can it be?Plus it's Christmas.

Oh, that's right, I forgot.You're Miss Christmas.

- I am not.- You are.

Oh, that'- Am not.I forgot.You're - Okay!ristmas.

Speaking of which, tonight ismy annual Christmas party,

and I'd love if the two of youcould make it.

Wow! I haven't been to a PatriceMontgomery Christmas party

and I'd love if the two of youin, like, forever.

They've gotten even better.Trust me.

Look, I miss my friends.

They've gotten even better.You know, we blame work,

and we claimwe can't find the time,

but you don't find the time,you have to make the time.

So come to my party.

Dress pretty.

I know important people.

And you could, you know,bring a date or something.

Bring a date?

And you could, you know,bring a dMm-hmm.something.

Uh, yeah,I could bring a date.

Yeah, I have a date also.

You two.

What?

Justin, hey.

I haven't talked to youin, what, months?

So I'm in New York, and I'mgoing to a party tonight.

Roger, it's Emily.

I don't havean accounting question.

I was just wonderingif you had any plans tonight.

Michael, it's Emily Morgan.

Remember mefrom, from summer camp?

When you've got a chance,

could you please restockthe quiches back there?

Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Wow. You look...

Did I overdo it?

Uh, no.I was gonna say "nice."

Emily, this is Bianca.

Uh, no.I was gOf course.nice."

Yes, I didn't know thatyou and Charlie were friends.

I'm full of surprises.

Yes, IOh, is thatw thatyou awhat you're full of?nds.

Ha ha. Was your datenot available this evening?

No, actually, he...Oh, here he is now.

Jimmy! Hey, all right.

I didn't realizethat you guys kept in touch.

I'm full of surprises, too.

Um, Jimmy Eubanks,do you know Bianca?

- Hey.- Hello.

I hate to tear myself away fromthis scintillating conversation,

but I smellmulled wine, so...

Bianca was just telling meabout her trip to Madrid.

Wow.

Bianca was just telling meabout her tYes.to Madrid.

You know what?That mulled wine

really sounds likeit would hit the spot.

You know what?ThaExcuse me.ine

really sounds likeSo, the weathergirl, huh?

Well, how about you?

Were you so taken by the sixwords Jimmy said on the show

that you just couldn't resist?

He's an amazing baseball player.

You hate sports.that you All sports.'t resist?

Fine.

It's the best I could doon such short notice.

Actually, yeah, me, too.

Thanks for bringinga little intrigue to my party.

- What do you mean?- You two.

Trying to makeeach other jealous.

- What?- That's ridiculous.

TrOh, yeah,akejust keep denying it,

It adds tothe entertainment value.

I've seen cardboard cutoutswith more personality.

Hey, you're the one who told uswe had to bring dates.

Yes! It was supposedto be a hint.

Hey, you know what?We've made an appearance.

You wanna get out of here?

We can't.We came with...

you know, them.

Call me crazy, but we may havemade a match over there.

I'll get my coat.

Then there was Stacy.She was an actress.

She broke it off after I keptfalling asleep at her plays.

One first date, I actuallyfell asleep on the table

at the restaurant.

He didn't call me back.It's sad, you know?

The only people that understandour schedules are...

The people who workthe same hours.

Yeah, exactly.

Obviously,when I was a kid growing up,

my dad was doing the morningnews for so many years,

my mom got up at 4:00 in themorning with him all the time.

She said she'd neversee him otherwise.

I didn't ask. What doesthe legendary Fred Fisher think

about his son cohostingRise & Shine?

I didn't ask. What doesthHe doesn't think much of it.k

He thinks I should work my wayup through the regular news.

I didI don't know. doesthHe doMaybe he's right.of it.k

No. No, he's not right.

What you do bestis a very special skill.

You reportthe events of the day,

but you make people feel likeit's gonna be okay somehow.

You know, people see your facein the morning,

and they knowit's gonna be a good day.

You know, people see your facein theWow.ning,

You're a good guy, Charlie.

In a world that, frankly,could use some more good guys.

You're ♪ harlie.

InHe's really talented,y,could use isn't he? good guys.

- Yeah, he is.- You got any cash?

Uh, yeah.

Thank you.

Here you go.

Em, when all this is over,you think maybe--

No, Charlie. We've been downthat road before, okay?

- We know how it ends.- No, no, we don't.

Maybe it was justbad timing last time.

- We know how it ends.-Look, just dinner.

3:00 in the afternoon,just the way we like it.

Last time I...

I got distracted... by us.

Threw me off my game.

I'm not saying no.I'm just saying...

let's waittill this is over, and...

let me focus on this,and then we'll see.

- I am gonna ask again.t- I told you you should.

I was gonna ask,even if you didn't tell me.

- You want to win this round?- Yes, I do.

Okay, you win.

- You Now stop talking.round?You're ruining the moment.

Are we having a moment?

Yes, Charlie,we're having a moment.

- You said you wouldn't dance.-

Hi. Can I get an extra darkcocoa with nutmeg?

- Hi, Em.- Patrice, hi.

Funny story.So last night at the party,

I'm talking with Loretta.

You know,the head of the network.

And I wanted to introduce her

to my two newRise & Shinecohost candidates.

But I couldn't find them.

to my two newRise & ShineWe just got sleepy.

Yeah. Did you forgetto take something with you?

Gloves, scarf...

your dates?

Patrice, I'm really sorry.

Although according to TMZ,they're officially a couple now.

Speaking of which,can we talk about

what's going onwith you and Charlie?

There's nothing to talk about.

We're getting along again,wjust like you asked.

Getting along again.There's nYou're cute.lk about.

Can you give me a little credit?I've known you guys too long.

Okay, fine. I guess the lastcouple days have reminded me

Can youhow much fun I hadcredit?I've kworking with him. long.

Okay? Happy?

Can youhow much fun I hadcredit?I've kworkiAlmost. him. long.

Today is your last dayto shine,

Can yoand I don't want youredit?I've going all soft on meong.

Tobecause Charlie'sdaydoing his Charlie thing.

No, my head isin the game, okay?

I'm gonna have the fruitcakedsegment for tomorrow,g.

and I'm gonna rise,and I'm gonna shine.

SANTA CLAUS:I told you. The North Pole.

Of course the elvesmake the toys.

Do you remember when I took youto see Santa at Herald Square?

OfYou didn't wantesto talk about presents.

Do you remember when I took youtYou just wanted some answers?

about what he does at housesthat don't have chimneys.

I guess I was alwaysdestined to be a reporter.

about whHas Dad beent housesthatwatching the show?ys.

You know how busy he is.

It's online.He can watch it on his phone.

You're trying to pick a fight,but I will not take the bait.

Just seems to me,as a journalist,

he'd do some research beforehe starts criticizing my work.

He isn't criticizing.He wants what's best for you.

If he really wantswhat's best for me,

he could try being supportive.

You won't be satisfied untilyou've caused a scene in public.

Very well, Charles,we shall have a scene.

Your father is nota terribly demonstrative person.

That is his way.

But he cares.

When you're interviewedfor the job at WHNY,

it was his phone callthat landed you the job.

No. He didn't haveto do anything.

I was their first choice.He just checked in.

No. He didn't haveThat's what he told me.

You were their second choice,

which is stillvery impressive.

Who was their first choice?

Do you know?

Emily Morgan.

No. Why didn't--

You were dating her, Charlie.

What were we supposedNoto tell you?--

So your father didwhat was best for your future

because he loves you.

You wouldn't be where you arewhat was without him.r future

Now, let's find himbeca nice necktie.ou.

Mrs. Henderson, I knowit's a little bit unorthodox,

but I am fascinatedwith your story.

I really think other peoplewill want to hear it.

Hey, Emily.

What's happeningwith fruitcake lady?

You gonna havesomething for me?

Mrs. Henderson,could you hold on a minute?

Yeah, I'm trying,

but she says she has no interestin being on television.

That's crazy. Everybody wantsto be on television.

Well, Shirley Hendersonof Westport, Connecticut,

would disagree.

She's gota hundred-year-old fruitcake.

You can't hide that lightunder a bushel.

The world needs to see it.

I have to drive up there,make a personal appeal,

bring her a poinsettiaThe woor something.see it.

I hWell, that's smart.re,My mother loves poinsettias.

briYeah, mine, too.tiaThe woHey, Charlie.see it.

Is your moma fan of poinsettias?

What?

We were just sayingthat she might have to drive--

Excuse me for one second.

What's got into him?

I'll be right back.

Get us that fruitcake.

Hi. I'm so sorry about that.

PATRICE: Four daystill Christmas, little elf.

We still have work to do.

Did you knowthat I got the job at WHNY

because of my father?

Did you knowthat I got Yes.job at WHNY

I didn't.

I didn't know that Emilywas their first choice.

I didn't know that my fathercalled in favors.

All this time,I thought I deserved it.

I dI worked hard enough,thercand I earned it.

Charlie, you work harderthan almost anyone I know.

Almost.

I should tell Emily.

I really don't seehow that's a good idea.

She needs to know.Emily deserves this.

She is smart, she is driven,she's beautiful.

She was better than me then,she's better than me now.

Even if she is,it's not our choice to make.

Maybe I'll just give ita little nudge.

Charlie Fisher.

You're in love.

That's not what this is about.

Of course it is.

If she loses,Emily goes back to Stanford,

and everything that's keptyou guys apart all these years

keeps you apart again,Emily but if she wins,nford,

Emily moves to New York,you go back to WHNY,

everyone's in the same place.

EmiAnd if anything'sork,yomeant to happenNY,

between the two of you,everyone'sit could.ame place.

Well, that wouldn't besuch a bad thing.

Good man, Charlie.

Hope it works out.

Well, it's Christmastime.

Miracles have beenknown to happen.

Hi.

Okay, I've gotseveral questions.

Has anyone ever triedto eat the fruitcake?

Does she have any otherhundred-year-old foods?

How much doesthe fruitcake weigh?

Does she even like fruitcake?

Abby, I've alreadyprepared questions, okay?

My only concern is getting herto even agree to the interview.

Abby, I've alreadypreYou've just got to.y?

You're gonna get this job.I can feel it.

Abby, I've alreadyThis is gonna put you over,

and Charlie is goingto eat his words.

Charlie's not so bad.

Oh, how quickly we forget him

comparing you to a kindergartneron a keyboard.

Who hasn't compared someone

to a kindergartner on a keyboardin the heat of the moment?

Charlie wants this jobWho has badly as I do.eone

Oh, my gosh. You are fallingfor him all over again.

No, no, I'm not.

Oh, mEm, how many timeslingfor hhave you saidain.

that you let your feelingsfor Charlie distract you

Oh, mEm, how many timeslingwhen you were up for WHNY?

Well, that is not happeningthis time, okay?

I am tough, I am focused,and I am gonna get this job.

Look, I gotta go.

Wait, but, Em--

Hi, it's Emily.How soon can I get a news van?

It should be up hereon the right somewhere.

Oh, there it is.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no!

Hey, what are you--

Hi, Emily.

You're tryingto swipe my story!

No, I'm not.You have the wrong idea.

Hey, it's my fruitcake, Charlie!My fruitcake!

I am just here to assist you,I promise.

You said Mrs. Hendersonwas wavering about being on TV.

II thought maybe I could helptalk her into it, you know?

Turn on the charm.

- Seriously?- Seriously.

So how'd it go?

Really badly.She wouldn't even open the door.

And she yelled at me, so nowI'm shoveling her sidewalk.

Peace offering.

And sFor heaven's sake,o nowI'she's a little old lady..

Um...

Mrs. Henderson, it's EmilyMorgan fromRise & Shine.

We spoke on the phone.

I already toldthe boy with the face

that I don't want to be on TV.

- What about my face?the boy - Shh!he face

Mrs. Henderson,that Iif I could just-- on TV.

This is exactlywhat I was trying to avoid--

a gaggle of reporterscamped on my doorstep

like I'm some sort of sideshow.

No, that's not it at all.I brought you a poinsettia.

"Everyone, come lookat the fruitcake lady!

Have a good laugh."

- We don't want that either.at - Hush, haircut.dy!

Ladies are talking.

Mrs. Henderson, if we couldjust have a conversation.

I can leave the camera out hereif you want.

What do we need to doto make you comfortable?

The driveway.

What do we need to doWell, come on, haircut.?

We gotta get startedon this driveway.

What do we need to doWhat's wrong with my haircut?

Okay, that was fun.

You should really go home.

I don't thinkshe's gonna open the door.

Then why are youstill staying here?

- What if she opens the door?- Yeah.

I know you've been waitingfor this for a long time.

And if Veronika chooses you,I'm sure you'll be great.

Thanks.

Get in herebefore you freeze to death.

Oh! Eddie, Eddie!

EDDIE: Okay, let's do this.

EMILY: Oh, your poinsettia.

Here's the deal, kid.

I'll tell you the story,which will sound foolish.

You decide if there's a wayHere'sto tell it kid.

without me looking foolish.

- Oh, we can absolutely--- Not you, cheekbones.

I was talking to her.

- Oh,Why do you keepely--- calling me names?es.

You're a handsome man.

Every trouble I ever hadstarted with a handsome man.

Do we have a deal?

We have a deal.

All right.

Eddie, are we rolling? Okay.

So, Mrs. Henderson,tell me about your fruitcake.

Well, my grandmotheralways made my Uncle Francis

a fruitcake every Christmasbecause it was his favorite.

You like fruitcake?

Uh...

No, not particularly.

It's an acquired taste.

The Christmas aftermy Uncle Francis enlisted,

they couldn't afford thetrain ticket to bring him home.

But Grandmother said,my Un"It's all right.sted,

The fruitcake will keepuntil he gets home."

She wrapped it upin cheesecloth,

placed it in a cookie tin,

She wrapped it upput some rum in an atomizer.

Oh, a spray bottle?

She wrapped it upput some rMm-hmm.n atomizer.

Every month or so,she'd spray it down,

and it kept.

Then America joined the Alliesshe'in the war.down,

Grandmother kept right onspraying it down every month,

and the cake kept.

Uncle Francis was declaredmissing in action,

and the cake kept.

10 years gone, 20, 40.

And she never stopped.

Every familyhas its little ritual.

This was ours.

Mother took it onfrom Grandmother,

I took it on from Mother,

and that cake kept.

That is really lovely.

A hundred years.I never even met the man,

and I certainly don't expect himto walk in and ask for a slice,

but it's the ritual.

It's a reminder thatwherever the world takes you,

there's always a placewhere your heart remains,

where you are lovedand remembered and treasured,

where someonekept a cake for you.

Thank you, Mrs. Henderson.

Thank you for trusting uskewith your story.u.

I suppose you'd like to seethe cake, don't you?

If you don't mind.

CHARLIE: Oh!

Oh, look at that.

Yeah, that is something.

It's the ugliest cakeyou've ever seen, isn't it?

Uh, I'm glad you said that.

That's whyI tell the story first.

It's hard to come backafter seeing this.

Yeah, ooh! I think my eyesare watering a little bit there.

- That's the rum.- Sure does have an aroma.

Sentiment, kids,sometimes it just isn't pretty.

Well, I'm gonna put this away

before it stinks upsometimethe whole house.pretty.

That's gonna be a reallybeautiful story, Em.

Thanks, cheekbones.

I couldn't have done itybeauwithout you. Em.

Actually, I thinkyou probably could.

IWell, I wouldn't havetybeauwwanted to.. Em.

- I appreciate that.- You know, Charlie...

IWell, I wouldn't havetyI gotta say something.

I should've said thisa long time ago, but...

six years ago, when yougot the gig in New York--

Emily, wait, don't.

sI should've been happygot the gfor you.w York--

And I let myselfEfeel embarrassed..

You were just tryingto encourage me,

and I never really listened.

Is that why youdidn't come with me?

I made a mistake.

I should've just taken the leapand made the move.

I'm so sorry.

And I promise, you know,I'll always be up front.

My dad made a call.

And I pI don't--ou know,I'll When? To whom?ront.

Six years ago to WHNY.

It's the reasonI got the job.

Oh.

It's the reasonI gotWow. job.

I sort of asked him to do it.

I just wanted to knowwhere I was in the process.

I did not know he wasgonna change things.

Was I--

You were their first choice.

Huh.

Okay.

Emily, you have to understand.

Oh, no, I understandperfectly, Charlie.

I understand that if I gettoo close to grabbing the gold,

Fred Fisherwill just make a call.

I swear, I had no idea.

I can't believe it!All this time

I actually thoughtI wasn't good enough.

All these years, I let thatactually hold me back.

But it turns out, all you needto get by in this business

is tricks and gamesand backstabbing.

Where you going?

is tricks and gamesI'm just gonna take a walk.

I finished my last show.I'm gonna go home.

Just tell Mrs. HendersonI apologize.

I see that a handsome manhas caused a problem.

Let's hear it.What did you do?

Hey, Abby?

What are you doing right now?

Want me to come in?

No. I think I just needsome time on my own.

For what it's worth,

it sounds like he didn't meanto hurt you.

Well, it still hurts.

Em, if you want to quit,you can quit,

but it has to bebecause you don't want it,

Enot because you thinkt,you can't do it.

but it has to bebeThanks. Love you, sis.t,

Enot because you thinkt,yoGood night.it.

Hello?

So what's this I hear

about you abandoningthe fruitcake lady?

You talked to Charlie.

I did. And now I'm dealing withthis at 7:00 in the morning.

Thanks for that.

You need to come in and supervise the edit

on the fruitcake segment, soit's ready to air this morning.

I'm sorry, I can't.

Uh, is someone ill?

Or, I don't know, in jail?

Was there a fire?

Please, please give me a betterreason than hurt feelings

to justify you walking awayfrom the biggest opportunity

Please, please give me a betterin your professional life.

The biggest opportunity?Come on.

PleaseThe game is rigged.betterin It always has been.ife.

If it's not Kate McQueen,it'll be Charlie Fisher.

PlIf it's not Charlie Fisher,erinit'll be someone elsefe.

with tons of connections.

- Don't say that.-Tell me I'm wrong.

Tell me I won't be stuckin Stanford my whole life,

covering community theaterand canned food drives.

That's what I thought.

Please.

Don't quit now.

The only thing I can controlis when I've had enough.

I'm out, Patrice.

What about the fruitcake story?Junk it?

Do whatever you want with it.

Okay.If you change your mind,

there's a place for youon air tomorrow.

Okay.If you Thank you.r mind,

She says do whateveryou want with it.

Sounds like permission to me.

She says do whateverSure you want to do this?

It's a good story.It deserves to be heard.

EMILY: Mom, you didn't haveto do all this.

Hey, settle, boys,settle, settle.

Even when you werea little girl,

whenever you were upset,

waffles were my secret weapon.

Thanks, Mom.

You know, who careswaffthat Charlie's fatherapon.

helped him get that jobyears ago?

Parents just want to helptheir children all they can.

We got you braces.

Exactly!Thank you, Stanley.

We got you braces to fixyour overbite, didn't we?

This is a little biggerthan orthodontry, Mom.

Well, I don't think you knowhow much braces cost.

Sweetheart, maybe your timewill come tomorrow, maybe later.

When it does, you'll be ready.

You hang in there long enough,you'll win

because those other peopledidn't do the work to get there.

But giving upbecause you're discouraged?

Because it's hard?

Since when do you do that?

You're right, Dad.

Stanley Morgan.

You know, you don't talk much,

but when you do,you say an awful lot.

Live from New York City,

it's America's number one morning show,Rise & Shine.

Rise & Shine, America. I'm Veronika Daniels.

And I'm guest host Charlie Fisher.

Let me turn that off.a.This is family time..

And I'm guest host Charlie, let me ask you.

How long do you think you can keep a Christmas fruitcake?

Wait.

I would imagine a number of years

if you use it as a doorstop.

He wouldn't.

What if I told you a woman kept a fruitcake for 100 years?

I would have to see that to believe it.

Well, our own Emily Morgan went to see it for herself.

I didn't do any narration.

It's just raw footage.

Emily has a bit of laryngitis today,

so she asked me to step in,

and help her tell this beautiful story of home

and remembering those we love.

Shirley Henderson is quick to point out

she hasn't personally owned the fruitcake for a hundred years.

Mother, took it on from Grandmother,

I took it on from Mother,

and that cake kept.

CHARLIE: And keep it did.

Prepared as a gift for her Uncle Francis

just before America joined World War I.

It's a reminder that wherever the world takes you,

there's always a place where your heart remains,

where you are loved and remembered and treasured.

He finished the story.Why would he do that?

Because you deserved it.

And maybe he'sa decent person after all.

Mm.

Veronika nearlycried her eyelashes off.

Hope you knowwhat you're doing, Charlie.

You might've justgotten Emily this job.

Veronika should knowwhawhat Emily does best,ie.

and nobody gets those storiesbetter than Emily.

She's in makeup now.whawhat EmMm-hmm.s best,ie.

Thank you.

Em.

You made it.

Hey, I'm not sure why you didwhat you did yesterday,

but thank you.

Well, you'd have donethe same thing for me, right?

Probably.

Okay.

Look, Em,whatever happens today--

No talking.

If you wanna talk,we can talk later,

but only once Veronikahas announced her new cohost.

I can't discussthe dumb, complicated,

messy feelings I have for youbecause I'm trying to get a job.

And so are you, okay?

Okay.

Focus on thatAnd and only that.ay?

Get outta here.I'll see you on TV.

I'll see you on TV.

Shirley was right.

Handsome menare nothing but trouble.

Girl, I can tell yousome stories.

We're just about to enterour seventh hour

at theRise & Shine Christmas Eve Telethon,

so keep the donationscoming in.

Your generosity canhelp make the holidays,

a little bit brighterfor families in need.

EMILY: So many of our viewersin New York

are already familiarwith this next performer,

but they may not know it.

If you've ever taken a strollin Logan Park,

you've heard thisvery talented musician,

saxophonistJohn Stephens.

Y-Yes.

Have you made a decision?

Did you sense a littletension between them?

They've been on airsix hours.

They're exhausted.

No, I don't know.

I've got a senseabout these things.

Leave it, Veronika.There's nothing here to see.

- So, you got our guy, huh?- He's notourguy.

I think he's a really talentedsaxophone player.

- So, you got our guy, huh?- HeOkay, but...uy.

you got our guy.

You're doing great out there.

Thank you, Veronika,thank you very much.

You were on the airin Connecticut

before you cameto New York, right?

Yeah, yes, I was.

Oh. What station?

Uh, WDSR.

Isn't that Emily Morgan'sstation?

Mm, yeah, I think it is.

Uh-huh.Well, did you work with her?

I mean, a little bit.

Were you friendly with her?

I try to be friendlywith everybody.

You're evading my question.

Emily's cameraman told me

that you were therefor the fruitcake interview.

Now, why'd youEmilcut yourself out?d me

that you were thereThat's a complicated answer.

I'm a good listener.I'm kind of known for it.

that you were thereThatHere is my concern.swer.

Veronika, hi.Merry Christmas.

- A moment, please.- Of course.

Our audience loves you

because they actually feellike you're one of them,

going to church,going to family dinners.

because I'm afraidlly feellI'd be taking you away,

from the thingsthat make you special,

because I'm afraidlly feellIwhere your heart is.y,

What do you think?

It's funny.I recently asked a friend

what he thoughtan Emily Morgan story was.

And he used words like"relatable,"

"heartfelt,"

"personal."

It got me thinking.When I was a little girl,

I used to sit on my dad's lapevery night

and watch the news with him.

Even as a kid,I realized we in the business

have the abilityto bring people together.

You know, to make themI feel good about themselvess

and their lives.

And this showis a chance to do that

on an even larger scale.

And this showDoes that make any sense?

Actually, it does.

Now, tell me aboutyou and Charlie.

Give it up for Stewart,the Singing Salamander.

- Isn't Stewart the best?- Great job.

You're up in a couple minutes.Have you made a decision?

I've made several.

We're minutes awayfrom Christmas,

and it appears we havereached the moment of truth.

It looks like Veronika Daniels will be joining us in a moment,

aand I think she hasereacsome news, Charlie.uth.

CHARLIE: I think I heard something about that.

And, Charlie, I just want to say

what a great job you've done here on the show

the past few weeks.

Thank you, Emily. you've d You, too.n the show

Rise & Shinehas been very lucky to have you.

Thank you, Emily. you'vhe show

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

No, look,I know that you always worry

if people aretaking you seriously,

but you've earned this oneon your own.

I'm always behind with grabbingthe audience's attention,

- getting people excited...- Em.

I'll be fineno matter what happens.

You know, I'm ready to fightfor what comes next.

You shouldn't have to fightfor what comes next.

You know, I'm ready to fightfYou deserve this.t.

You do, Emily.You are a fantastic reporter.

You have so much heartand so much compassion,

and you throw so muchof yourself into your stories.

The world could gain a lotfrom watching you.

If I stood in the way of yourealizing your full potential,

I couldn't live with that.

You really mean that?

I do.

Stay here in New York.You Take this job.at?

And let's havea second chance.

Please.

Did you really thinkthat if I didn't get the job,

I was gonna leave again?

Did you really thinkI don't wanna take the chance.

Uh...

I love you, Emily.

I love you, too, Charlie.

You're where my heart is.

You're my hundred-year-oldfruitcake.

MAN: Merry Christmas, everybody!

- - Yay!

Well, it appearsa Merry Christmas is in order.

Merry Christmas, Em.

Merry Christmas, Charlie.

Now, that is good TV.

How can I possiblychoose between them?

I know.

If you could combine them,they'd be the perfect cohost.

That's true, isn't it?

It's time.

VERONIKA: Merry Christmas, America!

After much, much consideration,

I have reached a decision.

- - Abby, it's starting.

It's America's number one morning show,

- Rise & Shine.- Happy New Year, America.

- I'm Emily Morgan. - And I'm Charlie Fisher.

It's time to rise and shine.

Now, what better way to start off the New Year

than by recognizing our very own Veronika Daniels,

who, after 20 amazing years of hosting this show,

is starting a new chapter of her life

who, af as the hostng years of an exciting weekend show.

When she decided to have us both take over the show,

we knew her legendary shoes would be impossible to fill.

Rise & Shineis more than just a television show.

For viewers across the country and around the world,

we're an important part of their day.

So we're gonna do our very best to make you proud.

Thank you for welcoming us into your homes,

and thank you Veronika for giving us this opportunity.

EMILY: The holiday season

isn't isn't just about celebrating what we have.

It's about reflecting on what you have the potential to be.

You know, what can I do to make this day a little better,

to bring us closer together.

You know CHARLIE:n I do to ma That's whatRise & Shineer,

has always cherished.

It's a pretty big job.

EMILY: We want to keep that spirit of the holidays,

that sense of possibility and hope,

all through the year.

Every new year is a chance for a new start.

And I'm very thankful that this year I get a chance

to have this new start is a with you, Emily.start.

Aww. Me, too, Charlie.

CHARLIE: Now let's find out what kind of New Year's Day.

you'll be having

with a look at your local forecast.

you'having

WOMAN: Back in 60 seconds, everyone.

- Nice open, Charlie.- Thank you.

Love you.

Love you.

See? It's like I told you.

I see that face, and I knowit's gonna be a great day.