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♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Bringing all the toys ♪

♪ For good girls and boys ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Gonna shimmy ♪

♪ Down the chimney ♪

♪ On Christmas Eve ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The reindeer crew ♪

♪ Is a little bit mad ♪

♪ 'Cause he copped ♪

♪ A helicopter ride ♪

♪ Keestone Resort's ♪ The place to be ♪

♪ He loves Tennessee ♪

♪ At Christmas time ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ He'll be rocking ♪ Round the tree ♪

♪ With little Brenda Lee ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Bringing all the toys ♪

♪ For good girls and boys ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Gonna shimmy ♪

♪ Down the chimney ♪

♪ on Christmas Eve ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ He'll check the system ♪

♪ of naughty or nice ♪

♪ To make sure he ♪

♪ Don't make a mistake ♪

♪ Checking it once ♪

♪ And checking it twice ♪

♪ The chimney smoke ♪

♪ Is for a couple of days ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Families come together ♪

♪ Pictures to remember ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

Oh, ho, ho, ho, ho.

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Merry Christmas to all ♪

♪ And to all a good night ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

Oh, ho, ho, ho, ho.

Sir, that blue tie was a really solid choice.

It's a power color for you.

Thank you. Remember, always pick a tie

that says you're a winner.

Yes, sir.

Well, your excitement and youth reminds me

of what I was like when

I was just getting started.

And I'm telling you, there's something

about closing the deal, man, it just,

it's just sweet.

Wow. I feel that energy coming from you and it like,

that's how the meeting actually went, right?

The meeting couldn't have gone better.

Oh, that's great news, sir.

I mean, even without the pro shark deal,

we're on course to have our most successful year

in company history.

You gotta keep your foot to the pedal.

If you wanna be a success, you gotta go all in.

Absolutely, sir.

It's like you always say, you know,

"Business before pleasure,

that's where you find treasure."

There's always more work to be done.

Hey, listen, I gotta jump off here,

but we'll talk tomorrow.

All right, sir. Drive safe.

Alright, thanks. Bye.

Aren't you a little tall for a valet?

Aren't you a little short to be driving a big SUV

like this?

-What's up, big guy? -How are you, Mr. Williams?

Good to see you.

These are some of the best

cookies I have ever tasted,

and I've been in this business for a while.

They aren't that special.

White chocolate, cranberry cookies.

Girl, they taste like Christmas.

Mm. What is in these?

You know I won't tell you.

Okay, but I'm your best friend.

You won't even tell your best friend?

Nope, not even my best friend.

Ugh, fine.

-That's just sad. -What is?

He comes in every year after his wife died,

and every year he's more successfull.

And more lonely. Such a waste.

He must have really loved her.

What?

Just because you think it,

doesn't mean you have to say it.

It's been five years, Madeline.

I'm just saying there's a lot of fish in the sea

and I wouldn't mind taking a dip in that pond.

What? Can't tell me you wouldn't.

Please.

Welcome back to Keestone Resort, Mr. Williams.

Thank you, Julia. Glad to be back.

Glad to have you back.

How was your drive over?

Beautiful, as always.

Wonderful.

Hey Brenda. Good to see you again.

Did you still wanna go with the honeymoon suite?

That'd be great. Thank you.

Okay. Alright, perfect.

Just so you know, we loved her around here.

She was a wonderful woman.

Always made this place feel more like Christmas.

She was one of a kind. Thank you. Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas. Enjoy!

Hello, sir! What can I do you for?

Hey, Liam. I need you to run the numbers

for the Vandalay deal.

That sounds like a great idea.

We need to increase our budget by 5%,

just to give ourselves a little cushion.

-Got it. -Thanks.

Anybody need an afternoon pick me up?

Ooh, you know I do.

You're the only person I know

who dunks those cookies.

That makes me special.

You know who could use an afternoon pick me up?

That John Williams.

That man needs a new woman in his life,

to help him get his face outta that phone

and start enjoying life again.

If I was single, I'd volunteer.

Julia!

Hi. Would you like a cookie?

-Thank you. -Yes, thank you!

-Merry Christmas! -Merry Christmas.

Oh!

Oh, I am so sorry.

-It's okay. -No, it's not!

I bumped into you, knocked over your cookies.

Let me buy you some more.

No, it's okay. You don't have to do that.

I insist.

No, really, I made the cookies. I work here.

Oh, of course. That makes sense.

I've gotta get this. I'm sorry, again!

What was your name?

-Madeline. -Madeline.

Well, if that isn't a meet cute,

I don't know what is.

You wanna finish the rest of this, honey?

That's okay.

Okay. I'm coming!

Nice to meet you too.

He's got a black card.

You want me to charge these cookies to his bill?

I can do that you know.

John Williams approaches the 18th green,

this to win the tournament.

Thank you, thank you.

And they hush the crowd.

He stops, he pauses.

The putt goes, it's...

Liam, you caught me just as I was getting ready to golf.

Ah, yes sir. I was... I'm sorry, sir.

Did you say you're playing golf in the middle of winter?

I hope you packed your mittens.

Hey, golf's a businessman's game.

I gotta stay sharp.

Well, I guess I should learn then.

You don't know how to play golf?

I tell you what, after the first of the year,

I'm gonna take you to the range. I can't have my right hand man

embarrass me on the greens.

Yes, sir. That would be excellent.

Add it to my calendar.

Yes, sir.

Um, we have an opening on the seventh at 2:00 PM.

There's also one at-on the fifth at four.

And you also have one

as early as the third at noon.

Is that, is that a too early for you, sir?

Hey, just, just put it down, okay?

You know my schedule better than I do.

Now, I know you didn't call to talk to me about golf.

What's up?

Right, um, do you remember that

meeting you had with Pro Shark?

The... the deal I crushed?

Yeah, I'm familiar.

Yeah, um I just got word that they're meeting

with Tri-State.

What? I thought we had that deal closed.

Yeah, apparently they wanna see other options.

Sir?

I tell you what, call 'em back and let's see

if we can get another meeting scheduled.

It's, it's nearly Christmas, sir.

Um, you know what? Doesn't matter.

Let's go ahead and see what we can do.

The worst they can do is say no.

Will do, sir.

All right, thanks.

You done already?

It was windy.

Oh, I didn't notice.

It just picked up.

So what do you recommend?

Depends. What do you like?

There's not much I don't like when it comes to dessert.

Well, in that case, you should try one of these.

My treat.

Now that hardly seems fair.

I crash into you, break your plate,

and I get a free cookie?

Consider it a Christmas gift.

Can't argue with that, can I?

What is in this?

White chocolate and cranberries.

No, seriously. I've had cookies before, but this is different.

Thank you.

You made this?

It's my recipe.

You made up the recipe?

Well, I am a baker.

This is really good.

You mentioned that.

No, I mean, it's really good.

You should consider selling these.

I do tend to charge most people.

No, that's not what I mean.

I mean, on a bigger scale,

you really have something here.

That sounds great but business isn't

exactly my forte.

That's why I stick to the kitchen.

It may not be, but it's mine.

And I really think you have something.

Thank you again.

But it just sounds like too much work.

It would be, but think about all you could do.

I'm sorry, I didn't mean to push you.

It's just when you have a great product...

No, really, I appreciate it.

It's just a little outta my depth.

I get it.

But it's something you should think about.

It could be huge.

Whatcha doing?

Oh, I was just talking to John.

Ooh.

-Not like that. -Oh.

He thinks I could sell my cookies.

Hmm, don't we do that already?

No, like on a big scale.

What does that mean, on a big scale?

I don't know.

Well, what do you want it to mean? Like, open your own bakery?

Because if you leave me here,

I will hunt you down.

No, I would do it here.

That would just be more stress.

But you know, the same payoff.

Do you think I could sell my cookies in stores?

Like grocery stores?

Yeah! People eating my cookies all over the country.

Sounds like a lot of work.

Hey, if anyone could do it, it's you.

Really?

You're gonna tip me a dollar?

Seriously, what does she put in these things?

Good morning.

Good morning.

Calm down, just a little.

Isn't your name Whisper?

Oh, you know she's single, right?

Who?

Oh, Madeline.

And why are you telling me?

Oh, were, were you not just looking at her...

What? No, I was looking at all the decorations.

You guys really outdid yourself this year?

Yeah.

Christmas at Keestone is always magical.

Maybe the perfect place to fall in love.

Are you always this bold?

Yeah, usually.

Oh, remember, single.

Maybe you could take her bowling.

-Bowling? -Yeah.

You know, we have an alley downstairs, right?

You wouldn't even have to leave the resort.

Super low risk date.

I'm aware. This isn't my first time here, you know?

Hmm, that's fair.

Don't you have some work to do?

Get out of here, woman.

Oh!

Could I have some cookies?

-Thank you! -Thank you so much.

Good morning.

Good morning.

I'm John. I don't think we properly met.

I have to admit, I knew that.

You're fairly popular around here.

I am? That's good to know.

I'm not interrupting anything important, am I?

Oh, no, I was just thinking about

what you said yesterday, so I was looking into it.

It turns out it's a little more outta my depth than I thought.

What do you mean?

Well, packaging my cookies,

getting them in retail stores.

Why retail?

People eating my cookies all over the country.

I mean, that's pretty incredible.

But there's just no way.

Sure there is.

Maybe for somebody else, but not for me.

Why do you say that?

I mean, the language they speak,

I don't even understand it.

It's like you have to have a law degree

to even consider it.

It can't be that hard. It's a lot of logistics,

but nothing you can't handle.

Well, what makes you so sure?

I'm pretty good at reading people.

It's part of my job.

Would you let me help you?

Oh, no, really.

You didn't come to Keestone to work.

I don't wanna be an inconvenience.

Especially over the holidays.

How many times do I have to offer help

before you say yes?

One more time?

Will you let me help you?

Okay, sounds good.

Thanks.

I'll tell you what, let me take a look at it,

then we get together later

tonight to talk about it.

Oh, yeah. I get off work at five.

Okay, great. I'll see you at five.

Can't wait.

Hello, Liam.

I agree with you.

Find out everything you can

with Tri-State and what they have to offer.

We need to be proactive.

Thanks.

You'll never guess what just happened.

Mm, you kissed Santa under some mistletoe?

No, but John just asked me out.

-I knew it. -What?

Yeah, I caught him staring at you earlier.

-You did? -Mhm!

He thought he was being so sneaky, but I could tell.

So, is he gonna take you bowling?

Actually, I don't know.

We're just gonna meet after I get off work.

Well, I'd be prepared to bowl.

And you know how guys are, they don't like to lose.

-So, let him win a few frames. -Noted.

Nah, it's almost 10 o'clock.

Send the figures over in the morning.

We gotta get things together before our meeting tomorrow.

Alright, goodnight.

So, how was it?

-It wasn't. -What?

Yeah, he didn't show up.

Excuse me.

No, wait. What are you doing?

If he thinks he can stand up my friend and not

hear about it, he's got another thing..

No, Whisper, stop.

It's not okay, Madeline.

-No, it's fine. -It's not fine!

No, please don't make a big deal about it.

It, it's all right.

Fine.

But I'm not happy about it.

You wanna share a cinnamon roll?

I think we both deserve our own.

Good 'cause I didn't really wanna share

with you anyway.

I would never miss your homemade fudge if I didn't have to!

This is important.

This is important, yes.

No, I'm already here. I can't!

No, this is important. I'm making moves.

You can have dad eat my half of the pie.

Looks like you got this. I'm gonna go give a tour.

Hi. Yeah, I wanna see about checking in.

Hi, Welcome to Keestone.

-Um... Yes, ah.. - Do you have a reservation?

Sorry.

No, I, I, I'm sorry.

I, I, I don't actually.

But see my boss, Mr. Williams and I have this

really big deal that we need to close.

And I just, I thought it made sense

for me to be here in person, you know?

If, if you don't have any rooms, I get it. I get it.

Maybe you could just recommend a place nearby.

Don't worry, honey. We can find a place for you.

Um, here we go.

All I need is an ID and a credit card.

You got it.

Here you go.

Thank you so much.

-I mean, seriously... -It's Christmas.

We're not gonna put you out in the cold.

Thank you.

Mr. Williams.

Hey.

Liam, what are you doing here?

Well, after what happened last night,

I just thought it made sense to be here in person, you know?

Be completely available to make sure

the deal went through.

Go the extra mile like you're always talking about.

You're thinking like a CEO,

and I like the initiative.

Listen, I've got something to take care of,

but why don't you get checked in.

Maybe we'll catch up later and we'll talk some more. All right?

-All right, sir. -All right.

Put his room on my bill, please.

Will do, Mr. Williams.

Thank you.

He's the best boss ever. Seriously, he just paid for my room.

Like, he does that all the time. We'll, we'll go out.

We'll like hang out, you know, outside.

We're super social.

CEO of the year.

I'm telling you, it's coming.

Ah, I wish I had a dad like that.

Eating your profits, I see.

Excuse me.

Whisper, can you go get the butter out

of the fridge in the back?

Is everything okay?

Can I help you?

Actually, I wanna talk about how I can help you.

I went over the numbers last night.

-You did? -Yeah.

All night?

No, I had... wait, are you upset with me?

Well, usually when somebody

asks me to go on a date, I expect them to show up.

A date?

Yeah. I waited around for nearly an hour like an idiot.

Madeline, I'm sorry, but it wasn't a date.

-What? -No. I wanted to get with you

to talk about the business plan.

I had something urgent come up last night,

but I'm sorry if I gave you that impression.

I don't know if you're aware, but I lost my wife.

Yeah, I heard, five years ago.

I'm sorry.

Anyway, I just, I don't think I'm ready to...

I need to help Whisper with the butter.

Oh my gosh.

Whisper, I'm so sorry about the butter,

but I just feel terrible about John.

No, it's a hundred percent on him, okay?

He's the one who asked you out.

Apparently not.

Well, either way, he didn't show.

That makes it his fault, not yours.

Thanks, but that doesn't make me feel any better.

What if I slapped him a little?

No.

We could grease his head.

Okay.

All right.

... Call my old man, call my dad.

Tell him I love him.

Maybe he won't hang up on me this time.

Or just have a moment, you know,

like to share with him what I realize now.

You know?

You know, we could bury that,

that history that we have.

-And I don't know, maybe... -It's not Christmas without you.

-And uh... -Who are you talking to?

Liam, you scared me.

Sorry, I thought you heard me.

It's all right.

Did you bring the files?

I did, but I just got a call

I need to tell you about.

What about?

Um, maybe we should go somewhere a little

more private.

Yeah, sure. You know what? There's a conference room.

I think we can meet there. Let's go.

...Finally waking up to that now.

So, what was this call about?

You remember last month when you had that meeting

with Vanguard Enterprises?

Yeah.

Well, they just called with an offer.

What kind of an offer?

Uh, for the company?

My company?

Yeah, the whole, the whole deal.

All of it.

How much was the offer?

I'm glad you asked.

Liam, what are you doing?

It's just the two of us in here. You can tell me.

It's for dramatic effect, sir.

Like in the movies.

Whoa.

That's a lot of zeros.

Yep. It's more than I've ever seen.

They mean business, sir.

You realize if we close the Pro Shark deal,

this thing will be worth triple that?

That's what I told 'em, but they seem confident

that Tri-State's gonna get that contract.

That's just a negotiation tactic.

They want to come in, buy our company low,

then turn around and make a big deal.

There's no way they could possibly know that.

So, what do you want me to tell 'em?

It's a trick.

Send no reply.

Aren't you afraid they're gonna walk?

Let 'em walk.

Like you said, our company's on track

to have the best year ever.

We're just gonna keep expanding.

Hmm, all right.

Tell you what, this is a cause for celebration.

Let's go play a couple rounds of bowling.

And I want you to go have some fun with me.

Me?

Yeah. Absolutely, yeah.

Like, like 10 minutes or like, like an hour.

Or like you can, I can this.

Can I wear this?

Is it like I, I do have athleisure wear.

-My mother sent me early... -Calm Down, Liam.

Calm down.

Chill out. Act like you've been bowling before.

Act like you've hung out with me before.

Let's go do something.

We always go out and do fun activities.

Ha!

-Oh, hi, Mr. Clawson. -Hi Whisper.

How are you?

Good. How was your last comedy show?

So good. Well, you know the border.

Have you two been good this year?

Yes, I've been very good.

-But Max... -Nuh uh, I've been better.

Stop lying.

Well, you better straighten up

'cause Santa's gonna be here tomorrow. He'll be right out front.

You can't miss him.

Thank you.

Disappointing.

Hey, do you think that Santa would ever

trade in his sleigh for a helicopter?

Like for real?

-For real? -Yeah.

You know, like retire the reindeer?

Whisper, do you believe in Santa Claus?

Are you saying you don't?

Believe in Santa Claus?

I mean, come on.

Um, you don't know.

Maybe he doesn't visit you

because you don't believe.

Sure, that's why.

Well, I'm not gonna sit here and take this kind of abuse.

I'm gonna take my cookies and make the rounds.

You do that.

Let me know if you see any elves.

Wait, you don't believe in the elves either?

Uh uh.

Hold on, sir.

I got something for you.

There it is.

Liam, I don't need any help.

Uh, are you sure, sir?

No one's gonna blame you.

No, I don't need any assistance.

I got this.

All right.

I mean...

Uh huh, yeah, no, that's... we're ge...

We're getting there. That's good.

You got some cookies? Nice.

One thing that I try to do is if you just aim

for the pins.

Really? Now you're bowling?

Whisper. Hey, meet my assistant, Liam.

Hi, I am Liam.

-You've got a lot of nerve. -Excuse me?

Do you have any idea how excited

Madeline was about last night?

It was a misunderstanding.

No, her thinking it was a date

may have been a misunderstanding,

but you choosing not to show up...

-that's all on you. -Something came up.

Hmm, let me guess, work?

Is that why your little assistant's here?

You know there's a lot more to life than work.

And Madeline deserves better.

Don't you think this is a little inappropriate?

Probably.

Maybe you should just go.

Hmm, maybe you shouldn't tell

Madeline that you'll help her with her

cookies and then stand her up.

But I do want to help her with her cookies.

Then maybe you should go and tell her that.

You know what? I should.

Excuse me.

Want a cookie?

Thank you.

Can I talk to you for a minute?

I'm kind of busy at the moment.

It's important, please.

What's so urgent?

About last night?

You already made yourself pretty clear about that.

No, well, yes, but I wanna help you

with your cookies.

I don't think that's a good idea.

Madeline, please don't let my mistake keep you

from a great business idea.

Well, don't you think it's gonna be

a little bit awkward now?

Not for me.

I know business and we ca... you can do this.

Please let me help.

And you're not gonna just bail on me

like you did before?

I told you, I don't know a thing

about business like this.

I promise, I'll walk you through it.

Okay, then where do I start?

I've got the figures.

Can we meet for lunch and go over them?

A business lunch?

Yeah, I can do that.

Okay, I'll see you in an hour?

If you show up.

I'll show up.

We'll see.

You will.

You're early.

I didn't want you to think I wasn't gonna show up.

No, no, no. Please let me get that for you.

Thank you.

Hey Madeline, would you like anything to drink

other than water today?

No, that'll be great.

I'll do the same.

So would you like to eat first

or talk numbers first?

Numbers, because it's gonna take you all lunch

to explain it to me.

How long does it take you to eat lunch?

What's in your folders?

Well, if we're gonna do this, we've gotta look at

trademarking your cookies.

So you really think my cookies could

be in stores by March?

I don't see why not.

It's gonna take a little time,

but I've got some connections I can call.

I'll take these for you.

Would you like me to prepare the bill for you?

Actually, I want you to put it on this, please.

Oh, no. Let me get it.

You're helping me, remember?

Absolutely not.

It's my treat.

So, if you're gonna market my cookies,

you probably should learn how to make 'em.

I'm not much of a baker.

Well, can you follow directions?

Of course.

Then you can follow a recipe.

Wait, you're gonna share your recipe with me?

Do I need to sign a non-disclosure agreement?

I think I can trust you.

-Really? -I hope so!

I'm betting a lot on you.

Do you do a lot of swimming?

Where did that come from?

Oh, no.

It's beautiful though. Do you?

I don't even think I own a pair of swim

trunks anymore. Who has the time?

You really do work all the time, don't you?

Is there anything else?

Yeah, like having a life.

I have a life.

Work isn't life.

I mean, it's great if you love what you're doing,

but there's a lot more to life than just work.

Like, going to dinner with friends,

taking a walk in autumn,

enjoying the changing of leaves,

sitting by the lake and just taking it all in.

There's a million little moments that have nothing

to do with work.

Those are the moments that I remember.

Not a day that I had a good sales day at work.

Yeah, but things are different when

you own your own company.

Well, in that case, maybe I don't wanna own

my own company.

Come on.

I have an apron with your name on it.

I thought you said this had my name on it.

Much better.

Now, where do we start?

Dry ingredients first.

Flour, baking soda, salt and corn starch.

Starch?

I thought that's what you used to iron clothes.

Not the same kind of starch, but I'm impressed

you know how to iron.

Hey, I've dabbled.

All right, grab that cube of butter and put

it in the mixer.

All right, I'm gonna let you do the fun part.

What's the fun part?

Oh, now this I'm good at.

You're right. A pro.

Okay, you're the professional.

I'll be your assistant.

All right, grab that bowl of flour mix

and pour it in the mixer.

Not all at once.

You didn't say that.

So why white chocolate cranberry?

What do you mean?

Out of all the recipes to write one for,

why that one?

Well, I've written more recipes,

but this one's just my favorite.

It was my grandpa's favorite cookie.

Most people thought they were just for Christmas,

but he loved them all year long.

I shouldn't have been surprised

since his favorite song was

"Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer,"

and he sang that all year long too.

Were you two close?

Very. I think he knew I needed a little extra attention.

He took me with him everywhere.

Job sites, running errands, paying bills.

It didn't matter.

I was his little sidekick.

And when I got older to really

play in the kitchen, he was my taste tester.

That sounds dangerous.

Very.

I had some epic failures,

but he didn't lie to me either.

He told me if they were trash.

Sounds like my kind of guy.

He's everyone's kind of guy.

Tell me about her, if that's okay.

If it's too much, I understand.

No, it's okay.

It's more than okay.

Her name was Amy.

She was incredible.

She never met a stranger.

She especially loved Christmas.

She was like a little kid.

I struck gold with her.

She sounds like a very special woman.

She was one of a kind.

How do I move on from that?

I don't really know.

But it seems like she wouldn't

want you to stop living life.

There's a lot more to life than just work.

Maybe you should start experiencing that again.

You ready to try your first batch of cookies?

Is it weird that I'm a little nervous?

Don't worry, if they're trash, I'll let you know.

These are actually good.

Not bad.

You may have a future in cookies.

I'll leave that to you and I'll just stick

with the numbers.

I've gotta get back to work.

Yes, of course.

Thank you for showing me how to make your cookies.

Thanks for the business lesson.

I'll see you around.

I'll be here.

Hey, that's our apron.

What was that?

That was just me showing him how to make my cookies.

No, it was not.

That was hot.

Whisper, honestly you have no filter.

Nope. Now spill.

I mean, it was just supposed to be business lunch

and then we started making cookies.

Uh huh and almost kissing.

No, not quite.

I mean, I wouldn't mind it, but he's still in love

with his late wife.

He doesn't feel like that.

No. The heat in here between you two is so hot

it should have burnt the cookies.

If he thinks he doesn't feel that way,

he's just lying to himself.

You think?

Yeah. If there's one thing I know, it's men.

Then why are you single?

Hey, that is a personal choice.

Wait, hey Madeline.

Wait.

You told John how to make the cookies?

That's not fair.

No, that's not okay.

Sir.

Oh, why are you so outta breath?

I just, I ran here.

You're three doors down.

I ran fast.

I didn't have a chance to comb my beard.

What's so urgent?

I just Got a call from Vanguard.

And?

And when you didn't accept their offer,

they upped it.

I knew they were trying to lowball me.

What's the offer?

Really?

The pen and paper again?

Yeah, you're gonna wanna see this.

Oh man.

Oh man.

I don't know why it makes me giggle, but it does.

It's so good.

Oh man.

There you go.

Now, that's more like it.

Right?

Do you want me to set up a call?

You gonna accept the offer?

Sir?

No, not yet.

Let's let it ride.

We have the Pro Shark deal tomorrow.

I'm in no hurry.

Uh, actually, you are, sir.

They, they put a deadline on this.

You need to make a decision by December 24th.

That's the day before Christmas, by the way.

That's not today, is it?

Are You feeling okay, sir?

'Cause I do have a variety

of thermometers in my bag for impending illnesses.

By the way, no more, sir.

Not here, not at Christmas.

Just John.

Okay...

John.

Is it weird?

Yeah.

Like yes, like a lot.

Well, get used to it.

Have you had breakfast yet?

I'm actually intermittent fasting right now.

Is it because you're outta money?

'Cause they've got my card.

They'll let you charge it.

Um, actually, yes.

I'm trying to make rent.

Well, listen, I hear the bakery

has great cinnamon rolls.

The baker, she's top notch, and yeah.

Go get you something to eat.

You should try it.

And put it on your bill?

Absolutely.

I do like cinnamon rolls.

What if I get two, you cool with that?

-Go for it. -Sold.

Okay. Think about it.

Lemme know.

You could've at least shut my door.

What can I get for you?

Ah, oh yeah, cinnamon rolls.

Hmm. One of those, please.

You were with John Williams in the bowling alley,

weren't you?

Uh... yeah.

So you any good?

Any good at um... At bowling?

Oh yeah, yeah.

I'm, I'm, I'm pretty good.

You're kind of a nervous guy, aren't you?

I like it.

So, you wanna take me bowling?

Yes, I would.

Yes, I, yeah.

Yes I would.

I get off work at six.

Oh, I'll be here at six.

Oh, wait, just a second.

I'm just gonna take this for a second.

Just thought maybe we should

get that outta the way.

Yeah, um, maybe I should ask, what's your name?

Whisper.

What's your name?

You're cute.

You're cute too.

I'm Liam.

Perfect.

These are better than I could have hoped for.

John?

What are you doing?

I'm doing what you said.

Life's not all about work,

But it's 20 degrees out.

I know, but it's sunny.

Hmm, you got me there.

You wanna see Santa with me later?

Yeah, I'd love to.

Well, you better put a warmer shirt on though.

Wooh!

Wooh.

It's sunny.

Guess who has a date for tonight?

Is it you?

Oh, it's like you're prophetic.

Who's the lucky guy?

John's assistant, Liam.

Ooh. Really?

Dating a professional.

As opposed to what?

I mean, come on, Whisper. Normally you date guys

on the slightly unemployed side.

Well, that's not true.

Lincoln was a drummer.

Uh, not a real job when your band plays for free.

Ryan was an artist.

A street artist.

I mean, pretty sure he spray painted buildings,

and you get fined for that, and not paid.

Well, what can I say?

I'm open-minded.

Well, I'm happy for you.

You deserve a nice, stable guy.

Speaking of stable guys,

see John again?

Oh, we're gonna see Santa today.

Really? And is this a date or...

Not in so many words.

But it's not, not a date.

Hmm, let's just see how it goes.

I mean, I got my hopes up once,

I just don't think I could handle that again.

I get it but you do know at some point

you're gonna have to have the hard conversation

and find out where you two really stand.

Yeah, at some point, but not right now.

I just, I wanna get to know him right now.

Okay, well be careful.

You know, you fall hard.

Hey, Liam, thanks for meeting me.

Of course, sir... John, sir.Sir, John.

Come on in.

I told you I'd take you to the range.

How about now?

Here? Inside?

Yeah, this is a simulator.

You hit the golf ball and it tracks your movements.

In here, I can teach you the basics.

Okay.

Liam, hold on. Wait a second.

I didn't even turn the simulator on.

If you're gonna learn to golf,

let's not start with this club.

Let's do something a little easier.

Start with this bad boy.

Lemme get the simulator on.

Alright.

What you want to do, point your thumbs down,

bend your knees, keep your eye on the ball.

Okay, let's start with this.

Grab the club.

Point your thumbs down, bend your knees,

swing away.

Impressive.

Most impressive.

You sure you've never done this before?

Never.

Either you're a fast learner

or I'm a really great teacher and I don't think

it's the latter part.

Thank you.

Okay, now look,

I don't wanna just come in here and play.

I got a little work I wanna talk to you about.

We need to figure out a process

so we can fast track some cookies.

We need to make sure we can do this in a way that

we don't sacrifice the quality of it.

Is this a new acquisition?

Not ours.

It's for Madeline, the baker downstairs.

These are her cookies.

Okay, well then we'd need to research

new production facilities.

Actually, I've already done the research.

I just need you to set up the appointments

after the first of the year.

I wanna take her on a tour.

Let her check out the facilities.

I want her to feel comfortable

with whoever we use.

Of course.

And Liam, don't use our company name.

This is solely hers.

I don't want to have anybody

know that we're involved.

Does she know you're doing this?

I'm gonna let her know today.

I'll make the calls.

Remember, don't let anybody else know about this.

No problem, jefe.

I've been studying Spanish on one of those apps,

you know, for our international clients.

Bueno.

Hi.

Hello.

I've been looking all over for you.

This beautiful display caught my attention.

You have? You've been looking for me?

Yeah. So this Santa thing you invited me to,

is it a date?

Um, well, no.

-I mean... -Because I want it to be.

You would?

I would if you're all right with it.

Okay. Yeah, I'd like that.

Then it's a date.

You like concerts?

Of course. Who doesn't?

Do you have anything planned for December 23rd?

Not yet.

How about you join me and this band?

Okay. Yeah.

Great.

Alright.

-So... -So if you're not busy,

maybe you'd like to help me?

sanding these cookies.

Okay, yeah. I could use the practice.

Full disclosure, though, I've already made them.

We just need to package.

Now, that I can definitely do.

Are these for the kids?

Yes. I guess we do things a little

backwards around here, but what kid hasn't wanted

to take a bite outta Santa's cookies before?

When I was a kid, there would always be one

bite out of the cookie left for Santa.

I used to think it's because he didn't like mama's cookies.

-Really? -Yeah.

I would pretend that it was because he was full,

but I really thought it was because

he didn't like her cookies.

They were awful.

Well, they couldn't have been that bad.

They were.

Made with love, but awful.

There wasn't enough milk in the world to soften

those things.

Well, I guess you didn't get

your cooking abilities from your mom then.

What about you?

Who taught you how to bake?

My grandma.

My mom died when I was young.

I'm sorry.

My dad, well, he didn't

really know how to be a dad, so I grew up

with my grandparents.

They were the type of grandparents that everyone

wished they had.

They loved each other fiercely.

I can't tell you how many nights

I watched them dance in the kitchen.

And patient. So patient.

My grandma, she would let me bake in the kitchen,

creating recipes that she

knew I'd probably fail at,

but then she would let me try again.

They sound like incredible people.

They were.

I wouldn't be who I am without them.

You guys got those cookies for Santa?

We need to head out there.

Yep, be right there.

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Bringing all the toys ♪

♪ For good girls and boys ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Gonna shimmy down ♪

♪ The chimney on Christmas Eve ♪

Merry Christmas, Santa.

Merry Christmas, Whisper.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Ho, ho ho.

Happy holidays.

♪ He loves Tennessee ♪

♪ At Christmastime ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ He'll be Rocking round' ♪

♪ The tree with ♪

♪ Little Brenda Lee ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

Hey, Madeline, would you like to go

on a walk with me?

Sure.

-It's beautiful. -Stunning.

You should see Keestone in the fall

when the leaves are changing colors.

It's like a postcard for Loretto, Tennessee.

I think I'd like to see

this place in every season.

Do you care if I talk to you about your cookies?

Okay. Yeah.

What about them?

I called my assistant and asked him

to set up some meetings after the first of the year

with some manufacturers.

I think it's important that you're comfortable

with whoever we use.

Sounds good. And you'd go with me?

Of course. I'll be with you every step of the way.

Thank you. I couldn't do this without you.

Of course you could, but you won't have to.

Do you do a lot of side projects like this one?

What do you mean?

Do you do a lot of startups?

No, I typically stick with established companies.

They're a lot less risky.

Do you think what I'm trying to do is risky?

Not gonna lie, it's not gonna be easy.

But you've got a great product

and one that's easy to market.

Just have to see how many retailers we can get

to carry it.

Do you think that'll be a problem?

One I could solve.

We better get back.

Thanks for going on a walk with me.

Thanks for your help with the cookies

and the cookie business.

Thanks for asking for my help.

You're awfully quiet this morning.

I thought you'd be talking my ear off.

What makes you say that?

Oh, I saw you and John over at the bridge last night.

Looked like things were going well.

Holding hands and gazing into each other's eyes.

Well, it was going well.

Okay, so then what's with the silent treatment?

I don't know.

You think I'm making a big mistake?

What mistake would that be?

You know, mixing business with pleasure.

Mmm, business and pleasure.

You know what I mean?

It's one thing to date someone

or to go into business, but both?

I mean, that's just impossible.

Well, what if they both go great?

A lot of businesses, they fail, and relationships,

they don't last long.

Madeline, why do you always

have to be so practical?

I mean, seriously, you're raining on your parade

before you even build the float.

I don't know if it's gonna work out,

but why wouldn't you wanna at least try?

It's easy for you to say.

Oh, I find your lack of faith disturbing.

No, come on, I'm serious.

Worst case scenario, you're right back where you

were a week ago, single and still working here.

With a broken heart and crushed dreams.

Oh, Madeline, must we live in doom and gloom.

I've gotten my heart broken

more times than I can count.

Yeah, it sucks, but it's worth the risk.

And hey, if it works out, you can double date

with me and Liam.

Oh my gosh. I am a terrible friend.

I totally forgot.

How did your date go with Liam?

Fantastic.

And I didn't even have to let him win.

He's actually a really good bowler.

-Really? -Mmhmm, and really sweet.

You know, once he relaxes a little.

So, you're gonna have another date.

Mm hmm. He's taking me to the Christmas Eve Eve concert.

Oh, John's taking me.

Maybe we'll have that double date after all.

Hmm. I don't hate that.

No, sir. Honestly, your hair looks great. Mullets are in.

Let me know if you need anything else.

Liam will get those numbers to you shortly.

I appreciate the initiative, John.

I like that in my business partners.

Merry Christmas. I look forward to talking to you soon.

That couldn't have gone any better.

Most people just need to know

that you value 'em as people,

not just their business.

That's good.

You're a good assistant.

You're gonna be a good businessman one day.

Whatever you do, I know you're gonna do well.

Thank you, sir.

I'm sorry, John.

Thank you, John.

It's so casual, you know.

It's like we're dressing business casual

for a non casual meeting.

You don't do that.

Hey.

Hey Madeline, can I talk with you

-for just a moment? -Sure.

Okay, so, just got a call from Mr. Keestone

and apparently there's this big dinner party

scheduled for tonight, and somehow they didn't get

enough servers for the event.

Could you help?

Julia, me? Wait tables?

It's just for tonight.

I don't know.

I've never waited tables before.

You can do it. It's no different than what

you do in the bakery already.

You just need to be ready by 4:00 PM.

Can you handle your orders and still

be ready by then?

Okay. I can try.

I'll find Whisper and she can help.

Oh, perfect, perfect. She was next on my list.

Thank you so much.

I'll go find her and we'll figure it out.

Okay, cool.

Welcome.

Welcome to Keestone Resort.

We're looking for John Williams.

Oh, hey, I was just texting you.

I really enjoyed last night.

I was gonna see if we could get together again tonight.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm going to find Whisper. Something came up.

You're Julia?

Yes. Yes.

I'm not wearing my name tag today.

How'd you know?

-Julia. -Yes?

It's actually quite urgent.

Of course.

Um, Mr. Williams, your guests have arrived.

My guests?

Larry Thomas with Vanguard Enterprise.

Stephanie Stark.

Clint Baker.

Yeah, I can see why you haven't gotten back to us.

This place is, it's large and impressive.

I'll leave you to it.

Thank you, Julia. Hey, how about we go up to the conference room

where we can talk?

-Of course. -Absolutely.

So, what's brought y'all to Keestone Resort

so close to Christmas?

Come on, let's not play coy, Mr. Williams.

My assistant gave me your offer.

And our deadline.

That too.

But it's not Christmas Eve yet.

Yes, well, with that in mind,

you must know that we are very serious considering

we came all this way at this time of year.

Mr. Williams.

Mr. Williams.

I'm sorry, but I haven't got around to it.

Yeah, well, we have found out that in business,

no response is a response.

Us coming here, this is unprecedented.

We don't just leave our families

at the holidays for fun.

So there's an offer on the table,

and once that offer is no longer on the table,

we move on.

Mr. Williams, please.

I'm sorry.

All this hemming and hawing.

I'm about to die on the vine here,

and I still gotta go out and figure out a gift

for my wife who has everything,

and get a bike for Santa to give to his grandkid.

I don't know how you do things in Los Angeles, Clint,

but I built this company from the ground up,

and I'm not gonna just hand it over without

some more consideration.

How much more consideration do you need?

You look like a bald Paul Bunyan.

You're not even dressed for business.

John, I didn't get to where I am

by taking no for an answer.

Sure, you've built a great company,

but you've taken it as far as you can.

And we've built the infrastructure that will

maximize your profits and keep your costs low.

And by low cost, you mean layoffs?

Listen, every successful business makes cuts.

We never cut where it matters.

We streamline efficiency, we hire the best,

and we get rid of dead weight.

And who determines what the dead weight is?

To be very frank, that would be me, us.

Listen, I can see that this is personal for you,

but honestly, Mr. Williams, that's actually where

your weakness is.

Look, you've acquired businesses before.

You know how this works.

There can't be two chiefs.

But I'm open to keep you on as a consultant.

You know your team better than anyone,

and you know where your dead weight is.

So, what's it gonna take?

To Stephanie's point,

once we walk out of this room,

which is about to happen,

if we don't have some sort of an agreement,

some sort of a deal on the table,

we all go home with a coal

in our stockings, humbug.

Excuse me.

We didn't want you all to leave

here without a little

something for your stockings.

-Enjoy. -Oh, thanks.

-I... I don't do carbs. -No?

Well then that would be more for me there.

Really?

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Yes.

All right.

These are stupid, stupid good.

-I'm doing it, I'm doing it. -Clint. Clint.

We're not here to eat cookies.

-Seriously. -That is chewy.

Mmm hmm.

It's really good.

Hmm, Merry Christmas.

I think that's worth the calories.

I know.

That's good.

That's really good.

You should have led with this.

We'd be cookie dough in your hands.

I hope I don't spill anything.

Just bring 'em their food, clear their plates and smile.

And don't spill anything on any customer.

Yeah, that'll ruin your tips in a hurry.

Good evening.

Welcome to Keestone.

What would you like to drink?

Um, I'll have some water and the misses

will have a cup of decaf.

Of course.

And what can I get you?

I'll have water, please.

-And you? -Cup of coffee, please.

Of course.

Did you see that couple?

Oh my gosh, yes. I cannot believe she'swearing that dress.

What? No, not them.

The older ones that I was serving.

Oh, no.

-Why? -They were just so sweet.

How so?

Well, he ordered her drink for her and they

were holding hands.

They were probably in their 70's.

I don't think I'd like all that.

Oh, I would.

To have somebody that cared about you like that

and knew you that well.

Hmm, maybe one day you'll find love.

Whatever.

Here's your coffee.

And what would you like?

Um, I'll have the salmon please.

Perfect. And you?

I'll have the roasted chicken.

Oh, hold the onion.

Oh, yes.

I always forget that.

Thank you, Steve.

Hold the onions. I can do that!

Is there anything else I can get you two?

No. No, thank you.

May I ask, how long have you two been together?

Oh...

Which time?

Take a seat.

We went to school together.

We spent our high school years together.

Then I went off to college and decided I was gonna

make my way on my own.

That was a big mistake.

Spent ten years apart.

Ten lonely years.

Not so lonely.

I was quite the looker.

Ah, you still are.

Then Steve left the city, came back home.

I needed my Mary.

We were married a month later.

-A month later? -Yeah.

Three beautiful kids, seven grand babies,

and 43 years together.

Do you ever miss the experience of city life?

Oh, no.

What's there to miss when

you've got your best friend by your side?

That's really beautiful.

Thank you for spending your evening with me tonight.

Merry Christmas hon.

Merry Christmas.

Aw. Sweet girl.

Yes, she is.

Thank you for coming.

These are for you.

Thank you.

What's going on? Why did you wanna meet in here?

About last night, it seemed like things

were going well, then at the end...

Did I do something wrong?

No, you were lovely.

It's just that I know this is all new for you

and I just don't want a broken heart.

Neither do I.

I'm just as scared.

Maybe we should just keep this business.

Is that what you want?

No, it's not what I want.

But maybe it's for the best.

Madeline, I can't promise things will work out,

but you make me want to try.

I do?

For the first time in a long time.

What does this all really look like?

Christmas is gonna come to an end

and you're gonna be going back to Nashville.

I've been thinking about that a lot.

That's what I wanted to talk to you about.

I got an offer for my company

and I think I'm gonna take it.

Are you sure?

Your company is your entire life.

I'm ready to start a different life.

One with swimming pools, autumn leaves,

and a pretty girl.

Wait, I'm the pretty girl, right?

Right.

Merry Christmas Eve Eve.

Someone's sharing the Christmas spirit today.

Well, it's two days before Christmas.

How could I not be?

Well, you weren't this chipper yesterday.

So, either someone gave you a massive tip last night

or something happened with John.

Okay, you know, I'm gonna get it outta you,

so you may as well just tell me now.

Okay.

Last night John asked me to meet him in

the theater room, and when I did, he had flowers.

I like this already.

But I told him I just wanted to keep it business

between us.

-What? -Yeah.

I mean, he's gonna be going back to Nashville

after the New Year, and I just don't want

a broken heart.

Okay, Madeline, you know that the drive

to Nashville is not that far, right?

Well, you know, it's not about the drive.

Can I continue?

Okay, yeah. Sorry.

-He wants to sell his business. -What?

Yeah. He said he got an offer and he wants to accept it.

Madeline, that's incredible.

Yeah.

I, I feel a little bad though.

I mean, he built this company all by himself.

Okay. But he's selling it.

It's not like he's giving it up.

And if he wants to slow down and spend a little

time with you, why wouldn't you wanna let him?

That's true.

Plus he's gonna be helping you build your company

so it's not like he's gonna have to take

up knitting or something.

True.

You guys have a chance to build something really

incredible together.

Hi. I am so sorry.

Did, did we go to high school together?

I don't think so.

Because I could swear we have chemistry.

Oh, okay.

That's really good. But I'm gonna need you to go now.

Oh.

What?

Anyway, what are you gonna wear tonight?

Oh my gosh. I didn't even think about that.

Okay, don't worry. I've got options.

You're gonna look like a total smoke show

by the time I'm done with you.

Oh my gosh.

This is gorgeous.

-I'd get married here. -Me too.

Okay, let's get you changed.

I can't really breathe in this one.

Yeah, or sit.

That's a standing only dress.

Oh, hey, what about this one?

I'm not getting married.

Hmm...

Hmm, not your color.

I don't hate it.

Yeah, but I don't like it.

Actually, it kinda looks like a moo moo.

These things are too scratchy.

I'm sorry. I couldn't quite hear you.

Dress is a little too loud.

You're the loud one.

How do you like this one?

Wow.

Madeline.

Yes. This is the one.

Actually, go ahead and gimme a little twirl.

Ooh. Okay. Yep. This is it.

Awesome.

You look stunning.

Thank you.

You look gorgeous.

You look wonderful.

Thanks.

And you clean up pretty good yourself.

Thank you.

I uh, I got you a corsage.

-Yeah. -Thanks.

I wanted to put it in a nicer box,

but all I could find is this

one my sandwich came in.

You know what, Liam? We're gonna become so close

that we're gonna finish each other's...

Sandwiches?

-I love that. I love that, too.

What kind of sandwiches do you like?

Um, meaty and bread.

Wow, Madeline, you look stunning.

Thanks. I like your tie!

Thanks. But take a good look.

It's coming off in about two minutes.

No, seriously, I hate ties.

I like you more relaxed anyway.

Thanks. Shall we?

Oh, actually, can you help

me with something first?

Yeah.

♪ That Christmas comes alive ♪

♪ For the children who believe ♪

♪ In Santa Claus ♪

♪ And gifts that fall around ♪

♪ Dancing Christmas trees ♪

♪ A lotta hope ♪

♪ Rides on the nose ♪

♪ Of a reindeer that can fly ♪

♪ It's a magic sight ♪

♪ In the children's eyes ♪

♪ When Christmas comes alive ♪

Well, I'll be dad-blamed.

I thought y'all forgot about us.

I thought they ate 'em all up before we got here.

No, we have these just for you all.

Well, hey Madeline. How's it going?

-Hi, good to see you. -Good.

Golly. So, hey, are you her handler now or something?

I've been seeing something.

I don't know. Am I your handler?

Something like that.

Well, she is mighty beautiful.

Yes she is. We're looking forward to hearing y'all tonight.

Hey, we're looking forward to it too.

Listen, y'all have a great time, okay?

-Thank you. -Now, let's practice again.

♪ That Christmas comes alive ♪

♪ For the children who believe ♪

♪ In Santa Claus ♪

♪ And gifts that fall around ♪

♪ Dancing Christmas trees ♪

♪ A lot of hope ♪

♪ Rides on the nose ♪

♪ Of a reindeer that can fly ♪

♪ It's a magic sight ♪

♪ In the children's eyes ♪

♪ When Christmas comes alive ♪

♪ A little mustard ♪

♪ In the middle ♪

♪ And a pickle on top ♪

I think we got it.

I think I'mma get one of them cookies.

Well, Welcome to the Stone Theater.

I brought a few friends with me here tonight.

First up, Mr. Willie Nelson.

♪ Jingle Bells again ♪

♪ I just can't wait to sing ♪

♪ Jingle Bells again ♪

♪ Riding in a one horse ♪

♪ Open sleigh ♪

♪ With all my friends ♪

♪ I can't wait to sing ♪

♪ Jingle Bells again ♪

And Mr. Bob Dylan.

♪ Hey Jingle Bells ♪

♪ Jingle Bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Hey Jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle bells ♪

♪ What key am I in ♪

♪ I said like a rolling stone ♪

♪ Blowing in the wind ♪

Hey, Mr. Johnny Cash.

♪ I hear those bells ♪

♪ a' jingling ♪

♪ Jingling round the bend ♪

♪ I hope I can ♪

♪ break outta here ♪

♪ before my money's spent ♪

♪ Yes I'm stuck in line ♪

♪ at Costco ♪

♪ Time keeps dragging on ♪

♪ But those bells ♪

♪ Keep on ringing ♪

♪ Till all my cash is gone ♪

♪ Oh Merry Christmas to all ♪

♪ And to all a good night ♪

Hey, Merry Christmas everybody.

Wooh!

Good luck.

What about that Paul Aldridge?

He is amazing.

We wanna thank him so much for being here tonight.

And now I have the pleasure

of introducing the Gibson Girls

♪ Mr Sandman ♪

♪ Bring me a dream ♪

♪ Make him the cutest ♪

♪ That I've ever seen ♪

♪ Give him two lips ♪

♪ Like roses and clover ♪

♪ Then tell him that ♪

♪ His lonesome nights ♪ Are over ♪

♪ Sandman ♪

Hi, you guys!

You look great.

You like that, huh? Yeah, yeah.

I've been taking classes.

Honestly...

I might have to go to the chiropractor after tonight.

I mean, you were really throwing it down.

Yeah, like my back's sore and everything.

But... It's worth it, right?

It was so worth it. I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

♪ Oh Jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle bells ♪

♪ Oh what fun ♪

-Oh hi. -Hey.

Uh, John I have something to

tell you out in the lobby.

Now?

Not the best time, but it needs to be said.

Excuse me just a moment.

Excuse me just a moment.

You're gonna come back though, right?

You better believe I am.

I'm sorry folks.

So, when a man loves a woman... What happens?

Some things you should do in public

and some things you shouldn't do in public.

Yes boss.

♪ We got into a drifted bank ♪

♪ And then we got us stuck ♪

♪ Oh Jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle bells ♪

What's going on?

Just got a call from Pro Shark.

It better be important 'cause

they prefaced you on this one.

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle bells ♪

I wonder what's taking so long?

I don't know.

You want me to go check?

No, it's okay. I'll be right back.

Okay.

Okay, well, I wanna know too.

Yeah, they said Tri-State isn't a good fit

and they wanna sign the deal with us immediately.

That's fantastic. This is a game changer for us.

We need to get ahold of the department heads

first thing after the new year.

Madeline, wait.

For what, Whisper?

I should have known.

I mean, he still wears his wedding ring.

He was never gonna choose me.

You don't know that.

I do, Whisper.

I'm not the girl who gets the guy.

Not this guy.

And I knew that all along.

Madeline, please.

-How could you? -How could I, what?

Madeline said that she was scared and you said you

wanted to give it a shot,

but then at the very first chance you get,

you choose a business deal over her?

That's not what's happening.

I heard you.

Did you just close some massive deal?

I did. I, I'm planning on selling.

Yeah, right.

No, I'm naming Liam as my replacement.

That's why I called for a meeting

with the department heads so that everything

would go smoothly.

I'm gonna be a CEO.

That doesn't make any sense.

Where is she?

She just left.

Are you crazy?

I could have hit you.

I should have hit you.

It's not what you think.

Oh it's not? You didn't just lie to me,

tell me you wanted to stay here,

but then you just go and find the next best thing

-that comes along. -No, I do wanna stay.

-I heard you. -It's not what you think.

Madeline, please let me explain.

I don't wanna hear it. Now get outta the way.

No, please.

Move, John.

So?

So, I think I'll head up for the night.

I'm such an idiot.

She'll come around.

She just needs a little time.

You're probably right about the time.

Not that you're an idiot.

So, Mr. CEO, you think maybe we should

practice our dancing some more?

Absolutely.

Like, right here or?

-Maybe in the theater. -Oh yeah.

Okay, good.

You were the love of my life, but I can't keep

living in the past.

I'm tired.

-Hey. -Hi.

Did you get any sleep?

Not really.

Madeline, I have to tell you so...

Oh, oh, hang on.

-Hi. -Oh, hi!

-How are you? -I'm better now!

Oh, hang on.

Madeline.

Don't, just don't.

I wanna forget that it ever happened.

But it's not what you think.

You and I both heard him.

No, but you didn't hear everything.

What else is there?

He's gonna drop helping me with the cookie business too.

Yeah, I figured that one out myself.

No, Madeline, he's still selling the company.

Right?

He landed the biggest business deal of his life

and he's just gonna walk away from it?

Yeah, he is.

He's naming Liam as the CEO as a part of the deal.

Madeline, he chose you.

What?

He wants you.

-Really? -Yeah.

I mean, that's why he chased

you outside last night.

And had you answered my phone call,

you would've known that.

But... Hey, I know it's scary and it's hard.

But it's yours, if you want it.

No, hey, wait.

Hey, where are you going?

I gotta go find John.

I was hoping you'd say that.

-Hi. -Hi.

So, I hear I didn't quite have the story

right last night.

That's what I was trying to tell you.

I am gonna sell my company.

I wanna stay here with you.

Are you sure?

You're not gonna wake up one day

and regret walking away from all of it?

Are you sure you're not gonna wake up one day

and regret falling in love with a guy with no job?

Not one bit.

I'm not gonna regret it either.

I'm not walking away from anything.

I'm walking towards the thing that matters to me most.

Wait.

Not this again.

Trust me.

Where are you taking me?

Just wait, you'll see.

Ooh!

Good thing you're not a bad kisser or else that

would've been really awkward.

No, no, no. wait, wait, wait.

Okay, now.

Uh, what did I miss?

Only all of my hard work paying off.

Yeah, those two never would've figured it out

if it wasn't for me.

Well, you definitely do have a way with people.

Oh, I do?

Mmm hmm.

Even brand new CEOs?

Especially brand new CEOs.

In fact, I was thinking maybe you'd like to spend

New Year's Eve with a brand new CEO.

Hmm, I like this new bold version of you.

Good, because I, I have this idea that

I was thinking we... Oh, no, no,

he's not that bold.

Oh, okay. Well, how about this one?

Ow!

Yeah.

Get used to this.

I got plenty more where of that came from.

Merry Christmas, Madeline.

Merry Christmas, John.

Why are you so out of breath?

I ran here.

Your room is three doors down.

What was that sound?

Do you have somebody in there with you?

No.

No.

Not today.

Hi, are either one of you a parking ticket?

'Cause you've got fine written all over you.

Okay, you're done.

Ladies, I'm so sorry to interrupt you.

Either one of you happen to know CPR?

What?

You're both taking my breath away.

Hi, Ricky Borba, myself.

Thank you so much.

Hi, I'm so sorry to interrupt.

Good morning.

Are you guys open yet?

No, not yet.

Sorry.

It, it's 9:03.

Yeah, well come back at 10, okay?

Hey, good morning.

Hi.

Hi, Do you guys have cinnamon rolls today?

Ah, no, we're sold out.

There's three of them right there.

Hmm, no, those aren't edible. I'm so sorry.

See you later.

So what do you need?

Good morning, ladies.

I'm so glad I brought

my library card this morning.

What?

Because I've been totally checking both of you out.

Okay. Thank you. Goodbye.

Weirdo.

Good morning, ladies. How are you?

Hi, do either one of you happen to have a broom?

Because you have both swept me off my feet.

Okay. No, and that's it.

Action.

Hey Liam, thanks for meeting me.

Hey Liam.

Thanks for meeting me.

Hey Liam.

Thanks for meeting. Of course, sir.

John, sir.

Sir, John.

Come on in.

Sir.

Sir.

Jen.

Sir?

Wow, that's a lot of zeros.

It's more than I'll ever see in my life.

It's more than you'll ever see in your life

'cause you're not a pro like me.

Just wanna throw that out.

Not Christmas Eve yet.

Yes, well the lights just went off.

Do you pay your bills here?

This is good.

This is terrific!

Why didn't you lead with this?

We coulda... I dunno, we coulda,

I don't know we coulda.

You can have anything you want.

Cooke dough, cookie dough, cookie dough.

Can we cut?

Cut.

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Bringing all the toys ♪

♪ For good girls and boys ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Gonna shimmy ♪

♪ Down the chimney ♪

♪ On Christmas Eve ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The reindeer crew ♪

♪ Is little bit mad ♪

♪ 'Cause he copped ♪

♪ A helicopter ride ♪

♪ Keestone Resort's ♪

♪ The place to be ♪

♪ He loves Tennessee ♪

♪ At Christmas time ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ He'll be rocking ♪

♪ Round the tree ♪ ♪ With little Brenda Lee ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Bringing all the toys ♪

♪ For good girls and boys ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ The big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Gonna shimmy ♪ ♪ Down the chimney ♪

♪ on Christmas Eve ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ There'll be ♪ ♪ jingle bells ringing ♪

♪ and everybody singing ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Mistletoe kissing ♪

♪ cookies going missing ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Merry Christmas to all ♪

♪ And to all a good night ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

♪ Big man's coming to town ♪

Oh, ho, ho, ho, ho.