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(* lighthearted music *)

Right here, dear.

Hurricane Tory is making landfall.

Hi Bubby.

Mwah.

I was worried you wouldn't make it.

I would never miss Bubby breakfast.

Best five minutes of my week.

You know I wish I could spend more time with you.

I see you more than anyone else in my life,

besides some people at the office,

if that makes you feel any better.

It does not.

(nervous laugh)

Don't look.

What's wrong? It's Helen Hirsch.

Hmm.

She looks nice.

She's still mad that I wouldn't set you up

with that putz grandson of hers.

Hi Helen.

Good to see you.

Hi.

She's the worst.

I think maybe she put a curse on you,

which is why you're still single.

Bubby, my firm's announcing the new partners

at the beginning of the year.

I have to keep my eye on the prize, right.

Partner, eh?

Yeah. In that case, I'll have double lox.

(laughing)

(phone buzzing)

Sorry.

I, I know what that means.

I'm so sorry, Bubby, I have to go.

Are you okay, Bubala?

Of course.

Yeah, why wouldn't I be?

No reason.

See you next week?

It's a date.

Oh, and don't forget, it's almost Hanukkah.

Yeah. Be sure to get the good candles.

I will!

I love you.

Muah.

Bye. Bye.

(* melodic music *)

At least my granddaughter has a job.

(* melodic music *)

(ding)

(* melodic music *)

(thump)

(* melodic music *)

(* mellow music *)

(Wooo)

(* melodic music *)

Oh.

(* melodic music *)

Okay.

(* harmonic music *)

(splashing)

Oh!

Oh, my god.

All-nighter, huh?

Please tell me it gets easier once you make partner.

Sure, if you make it past the merger.

Merger?

What merger?

You didn't check your email?

Um.

I'm sure you'll be fine.

(* melodic music *)

Merger?

(* melodic music *)

(chime)

(* harmonic music *)

(ping)

Huh!

(* harmonic music *)

(* uplifting music *)

(* harmonic music *)

I saw that, Sam.

You do know we have a menu with actual food on it, right.

If anybody wants any food, they got to wait ten minutes.

I'm on break.

You just came in ten minutes ago.

Oh, you should probably take it up with the manager.

Oh, wait, that's me.

Also, mind your business.

Watching you is my business.

Wait, no, that came out wrong.

What is wrong with you?

What is wrong with you?

What is wrong with you?

What is wrong with you?!

What is wrong with you?!

Oh, I have an audition for Second City next week,

and I'm basing a character on you.

Feh.

Feh.

Pretty good, kiddo.

Lottie: Don't encourage her, please.

"Feh".

Oh, Jay Bird.

Hi Grandpa.

Jay, you're looking pretty good.

I'd say a little too tanned.

Let's try some sunscreen next time.

I'm in a dark room all day, Grandpa.

I think I'm safe.

In a dark room?

What are you, a photographer?

A video gamer?

He's a proctologist.

Radiologist.

Is there a difference?

So, it's been a few years.

What brings you back?

His parents made him slep all the way up here to try to get me

to move down there to retire with a bunch of old coots.

We just want you to be with the rest of your family,

so we can take care of you.

Yeah, I don't need to be taken care of.

I'm fine and I'm not going anywhere.

You taking Sam away?

Look, I'm just here to talk.

You know, if you mess with my Sam, I'm gonna poison your food.

You know I think that's illegal.

And don't expect service if you sit at a table.

Look, I think you guys all have the wrong idea.

You know what?

I am going to write you as the villain in my novel.

You're writing a novel?

Yeah, none of your business.

Tough room.

(* melodic music *)

(phone buzzing)

(* melodic music *)

Hi mom.

How's the Bahamas?

I am not mom.

I am a latke.

I am very delicious with apple sauce.

Looks like someone discovered the magic of chat filters.

Hold on, I'll make it go back to normal.

(* melodic music *)

Walter.

Walter, I, I can't make it stop doing this Hanukkah thing.

What, I'm a donut?

How, why am I a donut?

Did you futz with this thing?

No, I don't, I didn't touch anything.

Fix it.

(tapping)

Use the mouse.

There you are.

You were making me hungry.

Why? Aren't you eating?

And what are you doing home from the office?

Are you sick? No, I'm fine.

I'm fine.

I'm working from home.

Such a go-getter.

Yeah. Good girl.

We're so proud of you, sweetheart.

We tell everyone we meet all about your success.

It's true.

When you make partner-

Great, what happened?

We're dreidels.

Oh, wait a minute.

Hanukkah, not for two more days.

Let's just make it stop.

Oh, speaking of Hanukkah,

have you gotten a present for your nephew yet?

Guilt imported from the Bahamas.

What a treat.

No, you're right, I should go see them.

In fact, I think I'll go there right now.

Bye.

Love you.

Love you, too, bye. Bye, Tori bug.

(* melodic music *)

I can't believe you're here, Tor.

It's really good to see you.

Who is it? Who are you?

Who am I?

Parker, it's your Auntie Tory.

What's the family password?

Like, the one that mom made up when we were kids,

so we wouldn't talk to strangers?

That's the one.

Kerfuffle.

Okay, you may enter.

Why, thank you.

Why don't you go play, Bud, okay?

What a kid, huh?

So cute.

He really didn't recognize me?

I mean I almost forgot you had a lower torso.

I know. So.

I know, I'm sorry.

Mm-hmm.

(sniff)

Are you making cookies?

For Parker's school Hanukkah party tomorrow.

Wanna help decorate them?

Absolutely.

Come on.

After you.

Okay.

(* melodic music *)

Mom, she's eating all the frosting.

Oh, it's okay, Bud.

She's, um, she's going through some stuff.

Yeah, I'm going through some stuff.

So, you really had no idea there was going to be a merger?

None, totally blindsided.

Then why aren't you freaking out?

I mean I have some savings, and three months severance.

I know I'll land somewhere eventually.

I just don't know exactly where or when.

For the first time in my life, I feel free.

What? I thought you loved being a lawyer.

Well, I do, but pouring over 50-page commercial contracts

all day, every day isn't the career I pictured.

Then why did you take the job?

'Cause they offered it to me right out of law school.

And everyone said, "Wackowitz, Schwartz,

Greenberg and Goldblatt, uh, Wackowitz, Schwartz,

Greenberg and Goldblatt, you can't turn down Wackowitz,

Schwartz, Greenberg and Goldblatt."

So I went.

Huh, but it's not what I thought it would be.

I didn't expect I'd feel so cut off from the rest of the world.

Have you told mom and dad?

You kidding?

After everything they've done to help get me this far,

they'd freak out, and Bubby, too.

No, I'm not saying a word to any of them

until I know my next step.

So, don't tell them, okay?

Promise.

Okay, but me not telling them is your Hanukkah present. (cellphone buzzing)

What's mine?

Socks.

Ah.

(cellphone buzzing)

Why is Bubby calling me in the middle of the day?

(cellphone buzzing)

Did you tell her?

Yes, Tor, I've been secretly texting our grandmother

this entire time.

Hi Bubby.

Yes, I am at Becca's, how did you know that?

Evi Shehkman told you.

Oh, she lives across the street.

She plays mahjong with Bubby

at the JCC senior center every week.

No, no, no, everything's fine.

Um, listen, do you want to meet me at Gilbert's Deli

tomorrow for brunch?

Yes, I know it's not our usual day, but I'm working remotely.

No, I won't get up from the table in the middle of the meal

to take a work call.

You'll have my undivided attention.

(* melodic music *)

Okay, great.

I'll see you tomorrow then.

I love you.

(* melodic music *)

I'm perfectly capable of making my own food, you know.

Lottie said you get dinner downstairs at the bar

almost every night.

So, I mean the food's good.

I get a discount, and with my friends.

What's wrong with that?

Nothing, it's just mom and dad are worried about you, so am I.

I know that.

You didn't need to come all the way up here to tell me that.

What's going on?

Nothing.

Mom and dad needed someone to convince you to come.

And I need a little break.

You need a little break?

Something wrong?

Nothing's wrong.

But what's wrong with you is that you fell down

on the floor and you couldn't get up.

Yeah, that was a freak accident.

And it won't happen again.

Why don't you just fly down and see the retirement village.

It's like a resort.

I mean it's an 18-hole golf course, year-round sunshine,

it doesn't get better than that.

I don't play golf.

Okay, that's number one. Okay.

Number two, the sun makes me all splotchy.

Number three, I hate casseroles.

All those aggressive women down there, they,

they force their food on you,

and next you're gonna want me to play pickle ball.

Can I eat already?

(laughs)

Here it is, Grandpa.

This looks good.

Like your papa used to make for me.

Uhh.

Piece of advise, find yourself a man who can cook,

especially if you end up bringing home the bacon,

unless he keeps kosher, of course.

What are you doing for the first night of Hanukkah?

I'm volunteering for the senior center party.

I'll get you a fake ID if you want to come.

Can you pull off 62?

I think 62 might be a bit of a stretch.

But is there anything I can do to help?

One day off, and you're already bored.

The work ethic on this one.

What can I do?

Could you get me a box of the "good" Hanukkah candles?

The "Cohen" brand.

I can't find them anywhere,

and Helen will never let me hear the end of it

if I bring the other kind.

Tomorrow is the first night of Hanukkah,

and I need to get those Cohen candles for our menorah.

They're the only good ones.

And every store in town sold out.

So, there are "good" Hanukkah candles.

Aren't they all the same?

You're joking, right?

Isn't a candle just a candle?

No, it has to be Cohen.

The cheap drugstore ones drip everywhere.

And set off the smoke alarm.

And burn out in two minutes.

Who knew there was a whole Hanukkah candle hierarchy.

Your Grandma Celia would always use those Cohen candles

in her menorah.

I'm sorry, Grandpa, I had no idea.

I'm gonna do my best, and I'm gonna find them for you, okay.

Only if you want to.

I want to.

They're in a light blue box.

The candles are like a swirl of three different shades of blue.

If there's a red one in the box...

It's the wrong box.

Hey good luck! Good luck!

(* lively music *)

Go ahead. Thanks.

Hello.

You're my last hope.

Do you have any of the Cohen Hanukkah candles left?

Oh, I'm looking for those, too.

Really?

The blue box with candles with three shades of blue?

With the swirl?

You know about these? Yeah.

Honestly, I didn't even know there was a difference

until this morning.

Right.

I must have missed that day at Hebrew school.

(* epic music *)

You take them.

No, you go ahead.

No, no, no, I insist.

That's fine.

So, I feel like you're saying that, but you really want them.

Well, of course I want them.

That's literally why I'm in the store.

But as a nice Jewish gentleman, I'm letting you have them.

Letting me?

You know what I mean.

Yes, I do.

And as a feminist, I'm not taking them.

Wow, um, okay.

Well, you win.

Mazel tov.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

(* melodic music *)

(* melodic music *)

Hmmm.

(* melodic music *)

So, the other guy says,

"In case you get a hole in one."

Ha! I mean I don't play golf, and I love that joke.

Ah, you crack me up, Sam. Ha-ha.

You should have your own TV show.

What's your poison?

Oh, no, it's a little early for me to have a drink.

I'm looking for someone who just walked in.

He's tall, has dark hair.

His name is Jay.

He'll be right back.

How do you guys know each other?

We don't.

Who sent back the wings?

(* melodic music *)

What was wrong with them?

Nothing.

Then why did you send them back?

'Cause I knew it would bring you out here.

So, there's nothing wrong with the wings?

Of course not!

They're perfect.

Just like you.

You're perfect.

No, okay, no, that didn't go how it went in my head.

Could have had more of a quirky smile.

Yeah, that was the reason.

I think you're trying just a little bit too hard, Anthony.

I mean if it's supposed to be, it'll be.

The shayrt.

That's how fate works.

True romantic, huh?

Yeah.

You know it took three months before my late wife

even noticed me, and then we were married almost 50 years.

What finally did the trick?

I took the last cookie at a Hanukkah party.

You took it? You ever had kichel?

Yeah. It's the worst stuff ever.

Dry as a bone.

Trust me, I saved her life.

Well, it's nice to know there's still chivalry in the world.

Interesting.

Thought you didn't care for chivalry.

That's not what I said exactly.

Um.

Ah, what's going on here?

I got probably the last box of the Cohen candles

in the entire city.

Well, that's good news!

She wanted them, too.

I did. Putz, why didn't you give it to her?

Hi, I'm, I'm Sam, you are?

Tory, hi. Hi Tory.

This man over here with no manners is my grandson, Jay.

And trust me, he was brought up much better than this.

I tried to give them to her!

She refused to take them.

That true?

At the time, yes.

Oh, so you do want them now.

No.

Hmm, then why did you follow me here?

I didn't follow you in here.

I, I want a drink.

Could I have an old fashioned, please, with extra cherries?

You got it.

Sam, pass them over.

(ding)

Uh, oh!

My boyfriend, he just texted me.

He's taking me to Cabo for the holidays!

That short guy?

Oh, with the bushy eyebrows?

That's right.

The one you said you had nothing in common with?

Yes, that was before he told me was taking me to Cabo.

I have to go pack.

We leave in two hours.

Howie's off 'til the New Year's.

We don't have anyone to bartend.

Lottie, you don't understand.

It's a, it's an all inclusive.

Okay, but does it include a job?

Because if you leave here,

you won't have one when you come back.

I'll take my chances.

It's a big city. Wait, Cabo?

I mean are you sure?

Oh yes, CHUTZPAH!

I don't think that means what she thinks it means.

Yeah, I, I guess she doesn't celebrate "Chah-nukah."

(laughs)

Well, I will make some calls.

But in the meantime...

does anyone know how to make an old fashioned?

I do.

Yeah, I used to bartend a little in college.

It's, um, bourbon, bitters, simple syrup and cherries,

and I have a little orange peel, please.

Yeah, me, too.

(* melodic music *)

Oh, you want me to?

(* melodic music *)

Okay...I guess.

(* melodic music *)

(* rhythmic music *)

All right, tell me what you think of that.

You are the expert.

Thank you.

(* melodic music *)

Okay, you're hired.

No, no, no, I was just showing you my recipe.

I'm not looking for a job.

Neat.

So, we need someone to cover Cabo Cara's shift.

Got any plans tonight?

And you can't just hire some random person off the street.

Hey, go back to Florida.

Yeah, the hutzpah on this guy.

That's how you say it.

Thank you.

So, think you could help out Lottie maybe just for one night?

I mean we just met, but I love talking to you,

and you're kind of like a granddaughter I never had.

Oh. You just met her.

Don't you have like an x-ray to read or something?

Well, I, I got two weeks off actually.

Yeah, to come here and give me tsuris.

I mean what a waste of a vacation. (laughs)

So, what do you think?

I mean one night could be fun.

But just for tonight, okay?

Of course, mm-hmm, yeah.

(* lighthearted music *)

(* harmonic music *)

Can I take that?

Sure. Great.

Where, oof.

You okay, dear? Yeah.

I think I'm just not used to being on my feet

so much anymore.

But you had fun.

I did.

Does that mean you'll come back tomorrow and give us a hand?

We could sure use the help.

Oh, I don't know.

Do you have something better to do?

I mean come on, one more night.

It would mean the world to this altekocker.

I don't think I can.

I dare you.

I double dare ya.

You double dare me?

I mean you do make a decent cocktail.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

(* melodic music *)

Becca: Tory, hey.

Hi Parker.

Again?

Cool fort.

What's in the bags?

I have bagels and lox, and your Hanukkah present for tonight.

You're not coming to the JCC with us?

No, I can't.

I have work tonight.

Hey, you got a new job already.

So, what is it, like night court?

It's more like night life.

I'm bartending again.

Just like in college.

I thought you said you were okay financially.

Bartending indicates otherwise.

No, I'm fine.

I walked by a bar, and they lost their bartender,

so I just filled in a bit.

That's really nice of you.

Yeah, the tips are good.

And it's nice to be around nice people.

Uh, it's mom on video.

Ah, hi ma.

Ma: Happy Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah to you, too.

Password.

Kerfuffle.

Did I just hear Tory's voice?

No, mm-mmm.

She was just off yesterday.

She was, she was.

Yeah, she is back at the office today.

I don't know why I asked.

I mean, it's Tory.

Where else would she be?

A dive bar in Old Town.

Could you imagine?

(* melodic music *)

Hi.

You're about six hours early.

I know.

(smooch)

I wanted to bring you these.

Look what I got.

That's it?

Well, I'm working on getting more.

These ones, um, I got at work.

That's all I need for the first night,

and to get Helen off my back.

Different Helen.

It's that Helen.

(titter)

Do you want to help?

Yes.

(* melodic music *)

They're not kichel.

Ha!

Oh, smart and thoughtful.

(laughs)

Hey, you know, next time I would use

a little more icing, okay?

Noted.

You know, I think you're probably the first Jewish

retiree in the world who doesn't want to retire in Florida.

Yeah, this hair and that humidity will never work.

Well, for what it's worth, it's clear that Jay loves you a lot.

That's why he wants you to move there, right?

Ah, his parents put him up to it.

He just wants to make them happy.

That I can relate to.

Come on, your parents must be incredibly proud of you.

Maybe not for much longer.

I couldn't find the menorah.

Ha-ha-ha, here it is.

Really?

I mean you could have just texted me

and told me you found it.

I needed a break from all the Florida mishegas.

You know, I think it'll be perfect right up here.

So, we're gonna light the menorah in the dive bar.

We prefer "historic lounge".

You know your grandmother and I

came here every night after work.

Really? Yeah, this was our spot.

So, yes, we are doing Hanukkah here because it was

her favourite holiday, and this was her favourite place.

I'm sorry, grandpa.

I didn't realize.

Well now you know.

And I think it's only proper we light the first candle

here tonight, since you guys are sharing, right?

Yeah, I'm not sure that was the-

Sure, yeah.

Um, I mean it doesn't exactly scream Hanukkah in here.

Oh, that reminds me.

I brought some decorations from home.

Well, that's a nice start.

Hey, Sam, do you want to be in charge of the decorating?

Ha-ha, I'm your guy.

Okay, here.

(* joyful music *)

Seems a little sparse to me.

It'll have to do for now.

It's almost sundown.

For the record, I'm replacing the two Cohen's I borrowed.

Oh, I have no doubt we have enough candles for all

eight nights, just like the oil in the Hanukkah story.

Okay, but there literally aren't enough candles in the box.

Yeah, ye of little faith.

And, oh, Jay, see, you don't use the Cohen candles,

it's full of wax.

Help me out. I'm on it, I'm on it.

Everyone, everyone gather round.

It's the first night of Hanukkah,

and we're gonna light the menorah.

So, if you want to be a part, gather round.

Hey, what if we're not Jewish?

Everybody means everybody.

The menorah, it's a symbol of hope.

Who doesn't need that?

(* melodic music *)

* Ba-ruch A-tah Ado-nai *

* E-lo-hei-nu Me-lech ha-olam *

* a-sher ki-de-sha-nu be-mitz-vo-tav *

* ve-tzi-va-nu le-had-lik ner Cha-nu-kah *

* Amen *

You know, when Jay was a kid, he used to blow out the candles.

He thought it was a birthday cake. Really?

Yeah.

And thus, the Hanukkah curse was born!

That's not a thing, right?

Oh, it is if you drink too much Manischewitz sangrias.

(laughs)

That just gave me a good idea.

(* lighthearted music *)

(psst)

(splashing)

(clanking)

(swishing)

It's a special Hanukkah cocktail.

It's basically a Moscow Mule, but with a hint of Manischewitz.

Sam: What are you gonna call it?

Good question.

"The Maccabee Mule".

Maccabee Mule it is.

That's great.

Here, try it.

Okay, thank you.

(* piano music *)

Okay, wow, I am adding that to

the specials menu tomorrow night.

Nice!

Mm-hmm.

You know, you guys could lean into Hanukkah more.

You could have more decorations, more special drinks.

And for the next seven nights, instead of calling the bar

Rocky's, you could call it something like...

"Hanukkah on the Rocks".

Boom!

You're really good at this.

It sounds wonderful, but it won't work unless you're here.

I mean you came up with it.

I mean technically it was Grandma Celia's idea.

I could do one more night.

For Celia.

(* harmonic music *)

(* upbeat music *)

(gurgling)

(plop)

(zip)

(tapping)

(* melodic music *)

How long have you been standing there?

Long enough to be sure it was you.

I'm terrible at recognizing people out of context.

Same.

I just assume we went to summer camp together or something.

That's me. Camp Shalom.

(laughs)

Oh, ha-ha.

No, I, I, I really went there.

You went here?

Yeah, cabin five, like 20 years ago.

Cabin two.

No way.

(slapping)

What?!

That's so crazy.

(laughs)

Can I get a coffee black, please.

Yeah, and for you, sir?

You okay?

Mm-hmm.

Some attorneys from my old law firm.

So, you really are a lawyer?

I think they're trying to figure out if they should come say hi,

or pretend they didn't see me.

And I'm hoping for the latter.

See, this is why I love radiology.

There's no awkward office politics.

It's an introvert's paradise.

You don't seem like an introvert.

Oh, I'm an extraverted introvert.

I'm gonna need hours just to recover from this conversation.

(laughs)

Let's go for a walk.

Can your "social battery" handle it?

What do you know, it's recharged.

(* mellow music *)

Pretty different from Florida, huh?

Very.

I don't think I appreciated it enough when I was living here.

Now here, you just never know what's around the corner.

There, you know, I guess I feel like everything's the same.

All the time.

Yeah, like you're just going through the motions.

Something's not quite right.

I may or may not know what you're talking about.

It is what it is until it isn't.

Oh God, that was deep, huh?

I just made that up. Did you?

I did. That was either the most inspirational thing

I've ever heard, or it wasn't.

Yeah, it, it wasn't.

(laughs)

I didn't think so.

Hey, do you want to shop for more Hanukkah decorations

for the bar?

So, you're really coming back tonight?

Why wouldn't I?

I don't know.

I mean Anthony's pretty annoying.

Okay, I'm pretty sure if we took a poll on

"The Most Annoying Person at Rocky's", you would win.

Yeah, I know.

(laughs)

Uh, they really don't want my grandpa to leave.

He seems pretty happy here.

We just want him to be with us, you know.

Yeah.

Is your family all here?

Yeah, yeah.

I've just been really busy in the last few years,

so I haven't had that much time to see them.

Until you got fired.

Like I said.

Annoying.

I'm sorry.

Always relegated to the end caps.

Still no Cohen candles.

You know, since you owe us two.

I'm working on it.

Oh, good, they have the traditional "Hanukkah Tiara".

That's good.

I think these sunglasses were designed by

Elton John Berkowitz.

I didn't think you were a selfie guy.

Well, I'm not.

My grandfather asked me to send pictures of what we're getting.

Oh, just as long as he doesn't get the wrong idea.

True.

The last thing we need is to encourage his new career

as a matchmaker.

Drives me crazy that people assume just because a guy and

a girl are single, the same age, and Jewish,

they should be a "thing".

Figuring out my life, I don't have time for a "thing".

I just got out of a long-term "thing".

Oh.

Were you the ender or the end-ee?

Let's just say I'm always gonna wonder if someone's with me

because I'm a doctor, or because I'm me.

It's 'cause you're a doctor.

I'm definitely getting these.

Oh, here, let's split it.

I'll pay for half.

You're unemployed.

I'm fine.

Plus, I made a ton in tips last night!

And it's for a good cause.

Can I ask why you're so gung-ho about this?

I mean, you just met my grandfather.

I'm the granddaughter he never had, remember?

Hmm.

You sure it's not just so you can focus on something

besides what you're doing next?

You sure you didn't come here just to get away from

the hamster wheel of your life?

Thank you.

I'm sorry.

Want to rewind the last thirty seconds

and we pretend it never happened?

Please.

Thank you.

Happy Hanukkah.

Okay, lower, lower, lower, lower.

Okay, the right side down a little bit, a little bit.

That is perfect!

There? okay?

Yeah. That's not...

I don't think it's straight.

Should we, let's just fix it.

Yeah.

(* upbeat music *)

Okay, but now it's Hanukkah on the Rocky's.

That doesn't really work.

Straight though.

Hey!

It worked!

(laughing)

Oh!

Oh.

* Asah nisim la-avoteinu *

* v-imoteinu ba-yamim *

* ba-z'man ha-zeh *

* Amen *

Nice job, everybody, way to go.

(clapping)

This really is a Hanukkah bar.

It's beautiful.

No way.

I think I see an old buddy of mine from school.

I'll be right back.

Okay.

This really is awesome.

Yeah. Yeah.

You know, everyone's saying they've seen this kind of thing

for Christmas, but never Hanukkah.

It's already all over Instagram.

We don't even have an account.

We do now.

I set it up.

It's @RockysOldTown on all platforms.

Hashtag: "Hanukkah on the Rocks."

You have a real flair for marketing.

I could have used you back in the drycleaning days.

What was your slogan?

"Sam's cleaners: What, You Want To Walk Around

with a Dirty Shirt?"

Was that your friend?

Yeah, it was.

Can you believe it?

Him and his family never left Chicago.

Unlike some people.

So, what's the Hanukkah drink of the day?

It's a bourbon "shamash".

Get it?

Instead of "smash?"

The "shamash" is the candle in the middle that lights

all the other candles.

The drink's basically an elevated Old Fashioned.

But it has a jelly donut hole garnish.

Now you're talking.

Hey, how do you spell "shamash?"

It's for the book.

S-H-A-M-

(thump)

Oh!

That's a whole day's work ruined!

I am so sorry, Anthony.

Anthony, I see you writing on these napkins all the time.

Do you ever put your work on actual paper?

Yeah, sure.

And sometimes I put them on legal pads.

Or back of an envelope.

My hands.

But the best stuff goes on the cocktail napkins.

It's what I'm gonna be known for.

It's my schtick.

Didn't Aaron Sorkin write "A Few Good Men" on cocktail napkins

when he was a bartender?

What are you still doing here?

Sam's not going to Florida.

Get over it.

But can we not talk about this.

It's Hanukkah.

Wait, wait.

So I can't talk about it for another week?

I don't make the rules.

I mean you're literally doing that right now!

How long have you been doing that for?

I quit my accounting job

and gave myself two years to write my novel.

When's the two years up?

New Year's Eve.

I'm almost done.

(thud)

That's your novel?

Yeah, no, they're, they're all numbered.

Mostly.

Anthony, no one's gonna be able to read it like that.

Well, then no one's gonna be able to read it.

Ever?

This is how I want it, okay.

What if everybody hates it?

What if it's the Great American Novel?

Anthony, you've put so much work into that,

you have to show it to someone.

What about Lottie?

Um, yeah, I, I mean if, if you typed it up, sure.

Really? Mm-hmm.

You'd read it?

Um, what, what if it's no good?

Um, well, then I guess you just go back to doing my taxes.

Guess you better start typing.

Tory, you are good people.

Jury's still out on this shmendrik.

(laughs)

(* harmonic music *)

(clicking)

Hey, check it out.

Sam lent me his old typewriter.

It was a dark and stormy night...

Kidding, I'm kidding.

Okay, come and get it.

Oh, what's that?

Just some Hanukkah snacks I made with what we had in back.

Oh my.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Is it good?

Lottie, this is incredible!

Thank you.

You could do a whole small bites bar menu

for the rest of Hanukkah.

It would be such a hit, right?

One hundred percent.

I, I don't really do gourmet anymore.

Why not?

Well, you know, um, a long time ago I had my own place.

And one of my competitors paid off the paper to give me

a bad review, and it worked.

That was fun.

It's just easier to stick with the basics.

That's terrible.

But still, there's something to be said

for going outside your comfort zone.

Trust me.

One night could change how you see things.

Okay, well, I'll think about it.

Good.

So delicious.

Really? Uh-huh.

You know what the best part about bartending is?

When you leave work, you're just done.

For the last 10 years,

I don't think I've ever been able to fully clock out,

you know?

This is so liberating.

So, does that mean you're coming back tomorrow?

Oh, I thought you had someone you're bringing in.

Oh, yeah, no, sorry, that didn't work out.

It wouldn't be the same with you after all this.

Unless you have other plans.

I don't.

That's been the best part.

Nobody needs me to be anywhere.

We do.

(* melodic music *)

And what's another night in the grand scheme of things?

So, you didn't interview anybody, did ya?

You know, who has time for that?

(smack)

I'm so glad you came by, Bubbale.

You know one of my favourite traditions for Hanukkah

is to knit a new blanket for someone special.

And now I can pass my talents on to you!

I'm not sure I have talent.

Or if we can legally call this a blanket.

(laughs)

Speaking of legal...

Are you working from home again today?

Um, no, today I'm taking a personal day.

I'm having lunch with Becca and Parker later.

Well, your "personal" days are my lucky days,

because I get to see you.

Hmm, oh.

Seriously, what is with her?

Oh, I'm used to it.

You know, the senior center is just like 7th grade,

but with walkers and hearing aids.

You should hear these ladies talk.

It's pure entertainment.

Look, Tor, I'm glad that you're keeping busy,

and spending time with the rest of us,

but I'm a little worried about you.

I mean are you even looking for something new?

No one's hiring over the holidays.

I'm just putting my career on a slight pause.

By taking a job at a bar?

Rocky's isn't a "job".

It's just a place where I go to pass the time.

During a set period of the day?

Yeah.

And they give you money?

Yes, they do.

But just a little.

Mm-hmm, that's called a job.

Where is this coming from?

Did you talk to mom and dad?

No, of course not.

I just don't want you to throw the law degree

out with the bathwater.

That doesn't make sense.

You know what I mean.

I don't know what you mean.

But what I do know is that this is the first time in years

when I've actually looked forward to going to my "job"

instead of dreading it.

Isn't that something?

What does that say?

Jay: Tory.

Hi.

Hi.

I don't know you.

(laughs)

Jay, this is my sister Becca,

and my ever-vigilant nephew Parker.

Jay is a regular at the bar.

Oh, you already have regulars.

Tory had everyone in that bar wrapped around her little finger

from the moment she walked in.

Oh, well, have a seat.

Oh, thank you.

But I can only sit for a second.

I'm here picking up something for my grandfather.

Oh, isn't that sweet of you!

I don't know this word.

Oh, let's see, honey, um.

I can, I can help him.

That is a tough word.

Want to sound it out with me?

Maaa... Maaa

Caaa... Caaa

Bee... Bee.

Did you hear that?

Is there a bee in here?

(buzzing)

That's a lame joke.

(laughs)

I tried, I tried.

Are you, um, are you sure you can't stay for breakfast?

I wish I could, but black and white cookies wait for no man.

Especially if that man's name is Sam Rosen.

He's got great taste, because Gilbert's is the best.

Yeah, our whole family used to come here

for breakfast every Sunday.

It's one of my favourite memories from when I lived here.

So did ours!

What a coincidence.

If you think that's a coincidence,

wait 'til you hear about Camp Shalom.

Oh, do tell.

Later, because we wouldn't want those cookies to go bad.

That's not how cookies work.

Well, it was really nice to meet you guys.

Same here.

Very, very enlightening.

See you tonight.

Okay.

Interesting.

It's not what you think.

Mm-hmm.

I like him.

(* melodic music *)

Hi Sam!

Nice to see you, Tory.

You, too.

Oh, hi Jay.

Hi Tory.

Oh, what smells so good?

That, my dear, is what Lottie's been working on

since the crack of dawn.

(ding)

The Hanukkah Happy Hour menu is ready for tasting.

Thanks for lighting a fire under me.

I thought it went out long ago.

(* lighthearted music *)

Okay, we have fried dill pickle spears with

"everything bagel ranch"...

Manischewitz braised short rib

with a horseradish gremolata...

Challah bread pudding with vanilla glaze and, of course,

latkes with a crème fraîche and a honeycrisp apple reduction.

When did you have time to do all this?

I got up very early.

So, try it, try it!

(* lighthearted music *)

It's funny, I never thought there was

anything "new" anyone could do for Hanukkah.

Until this week.

You know, food has always brought generations together.

And I just love the fact that we're doing that here, too.

* Barukh Atta Ado-nai *

* Elo-heinu melech ha'olam, *

* she'asah nissim la'avotenu bayamim hahem baz'man hazeh *

* Amen *

That's what Hanukkah's all about, isn't it?

Shining light into darkness.

And with that light, now all of a sudden,

we see possibilities we never saw before.

(* melodic music *)

Please join us for some Hanukkah Happy Hour.

Come on.

Come on over.

Let's go.

Got some fried pickles over here.

(* upbeat music *) (click, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk, plunk)

(* upbeat music *)

(* whimsical music *)

Yeah, I can see that on your website,

but I was wondering when they'd be back in stock.

Because I could do overnight shipping or...

(* melodic music *)

Oh, I feel like February might be a smidge too late.

Thank you.

(* melodic music *)

(* harmonic music *)

Once. (laughing)

Uhhh!

Oh, there's my Tory bug!

Hi.

Happy Hanukkah!

I thought you guys were in the Bahamas 'til Wednesday.

Come, sit.

We came back early.

There's far too much sand for any one person.

We also missed seeing your punim in person!

We're just glad you got the morning free.

Your father thought you for sure would be working.

It's Sunday.

Well that never stopped you before.

She's been using her personal days.

Now that is a great firm.

You let your best lawyers have some family time

during the holidays.

Yeah, they're real mensches.

Um, okay, so here's-

Sam Rosen, is that you?

Francis. It's been ages.

Francis, how are you?

So good to see you.

You two know each other?

Used to play cards with Celia at the senior center,

rest her soul.

Wait a minute, you're Tory's bubby? Mm-Hmm.

Of course.

She is amazing.

How do you know Tory?

Oh, it is a great story-

Best told some other time.

Why not now?

Yeah, Sam, sit, join us for breakfast.

Oh, oh.

We were just getting takeout.

I have a great idea.

Why don't you join us at Rocky's for Hanukkah tonight? Okay.

The dive bar around the corner?

Historic lounge. Historic lounge.

I remember Celia would throw the best Hanukkah parties there.

Uhhh, hey, I just remembered, my menorah is in the shop,

could we please take a raincheck?

Yes, sure. of course.

We should get home before the food gets cold. Yeah.

It's really nice to meet you all. Thank you.

Nice seeing you.

Bye. Bye.

There's a repair shop for menorahs?

Who knew.

(* harmonic music *)

Hi.

Hi. I thought you left.

Yeah, I came back.

I want to see if you're okay.

You seemed pretty stressed out.

I was.

I still am.

Well, did you end up telling them?

No.

I don't want to ruin their Hanukkah.

Or their Purim.

Or Passover.

You know I feel like you may be stalling.

I just don't want to disappoint them, you know.

Yeah, I understand that.

You know, my dad was pretty upset when I didn't go

into cardiology like he did.

Why didn't you?

I wanted to do my residency at Johns Hopkins.

The only open spot was in radiology.

Yeah, that's pretty much how I ended up

practicing corporate law.

Once you start down the road like that,

it's almost impossible to change course.

Huh.

Unless something changes it for you.

Yeah, unless something changes it for you.

(* melodic music *)

Oh, Lottie, everyone's raving about the food.

You should come on out and take some credit.

Oh, what do I look like, some publicity hungry celebrity chef?

No thanks.

What, you're not gonna imitate me?

Isn't your big audition coming up?

Uh, I don't want to talk about that.

Okay, I've got a new one for tonight.

I haven't named it yet.

(clink)

What's floating around in there?

It's a special liquor that has gold flakes in it.

Huh, gold flakes.

Um, I like drinks that are free of heavy metals.

I'm gonna pass.

I'll take it.

Novelty Hanukkah drinks are kind of growing on me.

You want to name it?

Sure.

How about "Steve"?

(laughs) No, no, no, I got it, this is it, so much better.

"The Gelt-y Pleasure".

Yes, and we'll serve gelt with it on the side. Yes.

I, I had all this chocolate, um.

(jingling)

You, always with the garnishes.

I'm sorry.

I'll make you your own custom drink.

Hey, how about a "When are you gonna tell your parents you lost

your job" and tonic?

Grandpa, she's gonna tell them after Hanukkah.

Oh, and you know that how?

Oh, never mind.

None of my business.

Want to play some dreidel?

I was thinking, we should have Hanukkah games here.

Like something besides dreidel.

What's the problem with dreidel?

No, no, but we could make some of our own.

I think people would really love it.

What, like, "Menorah Pong?"

Like, line up the cups like a menorah?

Maybe. Okay.

I could do Hanukkah trivia.

Yeah, that's cool.

Okay, try this.

Tell me what you think.

I'm gonna see if I'm gonna add it to the menu tomorrow night.

Little soup spoons.

Anthony, here, try this.

So cute.

Oh, that's good.

That's really good.

Oh, I've got it.

"Bowling with matzo balls."

What, you think they're heavy enough to bowl with?

No, no, no, I-

Oh, I did it again, didn't I?

Don't drag me into this.

Remember at camp when we had "Hanukkah in July"?

And we played that game, "Eat a donut hole if, dot, dot, dot".

Yeah, I do.

We should workshop that.

Maybe after closing.

Okay.

Okay.

(* rhythmic music *)

(clinking)

(* rhythmic music *)

Okay, eat a donut hole if...

you've ever wrapped a Hanukkah gift in Christmas paper.

Mm.

Me neither.

Okay, um, eat a donut hole if you've ever been overly

competitive with a game of dreidel.

I have.

(laughing)

I'm competitive.

(laughing)

Mm-hmm.

Okay, eat a donut hole if...

your mom always snuffed out the Hanukkah candles

early because she was convinced they'd burn the house down.

Yeah.

Every year, right.

(laughs)

Ou.

Eat a donut hole if...

this Hanukkah's becoming one of the best you've ever had.

(* mellow music *)

(* melodic music *)

(wah)

(* rhythmic music *)

(wah)

(* melodic music *)

(bloop)

(* melodic music *)

(bloop)

(* melodic music *)

(wah)

(* melodic music *)

(bloop)

(* melodic music *)

(tapping)

(bloop)

(* melodic music *)

Grandpa, making that much for two of us is a waste of coffee.

Let me make you a pour-over.

What's that?

Well, you pour hot water over coffee grounds,

into a glass carafe.

Oh, you mean, like this?

(* whimsical music *)

Your generations a bunch of suckers.

Yes, we are.

And by the way, I'm out of coffee.

I'll go get some after I get back.

Where are you going?

Okay, first things first...

I have to find Parker's mug.

It's so cute.

Wow.

This looks like the Picasso meets Warhol

meets the emergency room.

(laughing)

I'm just glad I'm here to get it.

I've missed so much of this stuff.

Yeah, it's funny.

I feel like I'm still part of this community,

even though I've been gone for twenty-five years.

Hmm.

Ah!

Oh.

Wow, this would be perfect for my grandfather.

Totally!

You take it. No way.

I'm not falling for that again.

Good point. How about we go 50/50?

Okay.

Do you think Sam will get the wrong idea

if we go in on a gift together?

He might.

Or maybe it's not the wrongest idea in the world.

Hi.

This one.

Thank you.

Uh, look at this.

Is speed dating really making a comeback?

I guess people miss the experience

of face-to-face awkwardness.

We should do this at the bar.

Can you imagine?

Actually?

I kind of can.

Thank you, everyone, for spreading the word about

tonight so quickly.

We're happy you're here.

And this is how it's gonna work.

So, we're gonna ask some questions.

And you just write down your answers.

And then we will match you up!

Hang on.

How do you decide who gets matched up?

Oh, that's the best part.

The older folks will do the matching for

the younger folks and vice versa.

It's gonna be amazing.

You'll see.

But first, we need to rearrange the tables, okay.

Yeah.

(* melodic music *)

Two more "Yentas," Tory.

(* melodic music *)

You sure you don't want to get in on this?

Oh, no.

I told myself no dating until I figure out

what I'm doing with my life.

Otherwise, you know someone's heart's getting broken.

The way I see it, no point buying a plane ticket

if you don't know your destination.

(* melodic music *)

Oh, I see what you did here.

It's like the many layers of a relationship.

Yes, that's exactly what I was going for.

Really?

No, but the way you said it made it sound really deep,

so let's just go with that.

Okay.

Okay, is everybody ready for Round One

of Menorah Matchmaking?

Yes. (clapping)

All right, let's go!

Here's the first question.

What do you want most for Hanukkah?

Ten seconds.

Write it down.

What do you want most for Hanukkah?

A man who can make a nice brisket!

Yeah, good luck with that.

(laughing)

(* lighthearted music *)

(ding)

Okay, next question.

What are the top five songs in your phone?

Hmm.

You can put songs on your phone?

Come on, people, don't shout it out.

(* lighthearted music *)

Okay...

(ding)

...times up.

(* melodic music *)

What TV character are you most like?

Wait, who's that guy on that cop show?

Or, no, wait, no, wait, he was in that, um, that law-

Advertising?

What? Remember he was in the '60s and the...

John Hamm? Yeah, John Hamm.

You think you're most like John Hamm?

I do.

Okay, yeah, I could see that. All right.

(ding)

I have another question.

Oh, this is a good one.

Uh, do you go to temple more than on high holidays

and funerals?

And by the way, Bar and Bar Mitzvahs, they don't count.

Why don't they count?

They don't count.

Come on, it's an easy one.

(* melodic music *)

(ding)

Next question.

What's the most important quality you want

in a life partner?

Question, I have a question.

Yeah, let me help you out.

(* melodic music *)

Who would you put?

If I were playing?

Yeah.

I'd say I'd want someone who brings out the best in me.

Someone who encourages me to take risks.

Yeah.

Someone who can make me laugh.

Wow.

Those are, those are good.

Tory, I believe you're up.

One more question.

Yes, right, okay.

Last one.

If you could change anything about your life,

what would it be?

Who wrote this one?

Hmm, kind of deep.

Everybody take your time.

(* lighthearted music *)

So, what would you write down if you were playing?

I probably wouldn't have taken the first job I was offered.

What do you wish you did instead?

I don't know yet.

But I don't want to work alone in an office every day.

I need to be with people, whether that's Legal Aid,

or being a public defender.

I want to see the impact I'm having on people's lives.

(* melodic music *)

What about you?

I wish I could go back in time and talk my family out of

moving away from here in the first place.

(* mellow music *)

This is fantastic.

And do they do this every year?

Well, usually it's just donuts and dreidel.

But this year we had a last-minute sponsor. Who?

Rocky's!

Didn't they tell you?

No, I had no idea.

That's so nice of them.

Uh, from what I heard, the owner wanted to,

well, share the celebration with the entire community.

Let's look around.

Yeah.

Oh good.

Check this out.

Over here.

* You could be my Hanukkah honey *

* You could be my honey *

* Bringing all the holiday cheer *

* Bringing the holiday cheer *

* When I'm with my Hanukkah honey *

* It's the best eight days of the year *

(*)

* There's a game with a wooden top *

* When it lands on a... *

Everyone's having so much fun.

Not as much as Sam.

Oh.

I've got marshmallows over here.

Oh, you want some over here?

Fantastic.

Don't burn your hands.

Whatever you do, don't burn them!

Okay, who else wants some?

Anybody else want some? All: Me!

Okay.

All right, guys.

So, you and my sister really hit it off, huh?

Kids: Ice cream!

Yeah, she's, she's really an incredible woman.

But you don't live here, right?

So, how's that going to work?

Well, we...we haven't really gotten that far yet.

Look, Jay, I like you.

But maybe you don't get "that far"

until you both know what your futures hold.

(* melodic music *)

Look what I found, the elusive Cohen candles on eBay.

Oh my God, that is fantastic!

I feel like that costs more than med school.

I know.

But I need more for Bubby for the rest of Hanukkah.

Have you seen her here tonight?

I told her I was at the office.

She's right there.

Tory! You're here!

I'm here.

I left work a little early,

'cause you know I can't miss a good Hanukkah party.

You've missed your parents' Hanukkah parties for years.

I think they're gonna light the big menorah.

So, we should get a good spot, right?

Yes.

* Elo-heinu melech ha'olam, *

* she'asah nissim la'avotenu *

* bayamim hahem baz'man hazeh *

* Amen *

(crowd chatter)

Atzma'ut.

(crowd chatter)

You know, I think I've seen more of you

in the last week than in the last five years combined.

And that's a good thing, right?

It is for me.

But I'm worried about you.

Oh, no, no, I'm fine, Bubby.

Really.

"Fine" usually means the opposite.

(* melodic music *)

How long have you been out of work?

(* melodic music *)

I got laid off a week ago.

Huh...it's okay.

Because I have a severance package,

and I have some savings, and really...

And you were miserable.

Yeah.

I was miserable.

How did you know?

Please.

I've had breakfast with you once a week for years.

Happy people don't order bagels with strawberry cream cheese.

(* harmonic music *)

Oh, please don't tell Mom and Dad, not yet.

I just, I know they're gonna worry about me.

And I'm afraid they're gonna be upset because they worked

so hard to help get me here, you know.

Because they thought that's what you wanted.

If you don't want that anymore, you have to tell them.

I will.

I'll do it soon.

But I have to run because I have to get to work.

You just said you were laid off.

Um, yes, but there's something else

I should probably tell you.

How about we talk about it over a drink?

I hear that Hanukkah bar is really something else.

(* melodic music *)

Here you go, Francis.

It's called a Hanukkah Hammer.

It's on me.

Thank you!

Francis!

I'm coming, coming!

Those nice fraternity boys from Northwestern are fighting over

who gets to play dreidel with me.

When you got it, you got it.

You got it.

Coming boys!

Hey.

Hi. Kevin has Parker, so I can hang out!

Great!

This place is the best.

Right.

So, Jay, why would you want your grandfather to walk away

from a community like this?

I have no idea.

I like her.

Just saying.

I found a Hanukkah playlist online.

Is it just the dreidel song on repeat?

It's really cool.

Listen.

You know, we should definitely get a live band next year.

And we're gonna start "Hanukkah on the Rocks" on night one.

Next year?

Don't worry about next year.

I mean Hanukkah's about each night

being a gift we didn't expect.

And I know none of us expected this.

So...let's make it last as long as we can.

So, in the interest of living every moment of Hanukkah

to the fullest...

You want to dance with me?

I love to dance, but I can't really leave the bar.

I got ya covered.

Are you sure, Sam?

Thank you, Grandpa.

You were not the only one who was a bartender in college.

Oh, really?

You used to bartend, Sam?

I was the best.

Oh, this is the mother lode!

Happy Hanukkah to me!

Just about to say the same thing.

Grandpa, Happy Hanukkah.

Oh, thank you.

Happy Hanukkah, Sam.

Wait a minute, what's, what's?

Did both of you get that for me?

Oh, it's no big deal.

No, it's, it's a big deal.

It's kind of a big deal, Tor.

Now no matter where you are,

you'll never run out of cherries.

(* melodic music *)

I just love this.

This has been a really good day.

(* melodic music *)

Come on.

(* melodic music *)

Hey, you got those Mules?

Almost. Great.

Isn't your big audition tomorrow?

I'm not going to that.

Why not?

Because it's all I've ever dreamed about doing

since I was little.

And if it doesn't work out, I don't know what I'll do.

I do.

You'll dust yourself off and find something else

that makes you ever happier.

Is that what you're doing?

I'm working on it.

You know what?

If I hadn't been laid off, I wouldn't know that I was

on the wrong path in the first place.

Do you think I'm on the wrong path?

What I'm saying is, you won't know either way,

until you take the first step.

You owe it to yourself to try, so you never have to wonder,

"What if?" you know.

Thank you.

Happy Hanukkah!

We come bearing gifts!

Bubby, you didn't have to bring me anything else.

It's for everyone.

I saw videos of this game the kids play at parties,

where they throw a beanbag into a hole.

Mm-hmm.

It's a latke toss!

The hardware store around the corner helped with the boards.

The ladies at the senior center helped make these.

I caught Helen trying to leave a gap in the seam

so the beans would fall out.

Not today, yenta!

(laughing)

Well, it's better than using real latkes.

Right, all the fun, none of the "smelling like french fries

for the next week."

Winner buys lunch tomorrow?

Get out your wallet.

You're buying. That's fine, I got money.

(laughs)

Go and play.

I'll take over the bar again.

Okay.

Oh!

(laughing)

That's all I can do. The legs.

You knocked it in! Thought that was yours.

You knocked mine in.

Wow! That was incredible!

Oh, my God.

Tomorrow, I shall be ordering the diamond-encrusted lobster.

Yeah, I don't think that's kosher.

Here we go.

(laughs)

Ou!

(* upbeat music *)

What are you making?

I'm not sure.

Lottie asked me to come up with something creative.

So, you guys tell me.

There's the little garnish.

What do you think?

Do you eat those, too?

No, no.

Mmm.

It's delicious.

Grandpa. Really?

This could be your second career!

Never know.

Hey Jay!

The guys in the back want to see that worse x-ray ever photo.

I'll be right back.

We have to name this. I know.

I don't know what to come up with.

Hmm, Stacy-Lynn.

Okay. Come help us.

Need a name for this drink.

Yeah.

How about, "The He-Brew."

'Cause of the coffee.

It's fantastic.

Not too much? No.

I love it.

Great. He-Brew, genius.

Good job.

It really is.

Okay, who wants latkes?

Did someone say latkes?

Lah-kees.

Letkus.

Latkees.

Are we doing this again?

Oh, it's the last one before my audition.

I have to try, right?

Yeah.

What are all these people gonna do without you

after tomorrow night?

I don't know what I'm gonna do without them.

Neither do I.

Okay, who's gonna light the candles tonight?

How about old friends?

Who are still young at heart.

Absolutely.

Lechi'im.

* Aba-ya-mim *

* ha-heim bi-zman ha-zeh *

* Amen *

By the way, I notice you have the Cohen candles.

I'm impressed!

Tory could only find two candles in all of Chicago!

Actually, those were Sam's.

Why thank you, dear.

I'll pay you back in blintzes.

Done.

But, what will you use for the eighth night?

You'll be two candles short.

You know, there were eight nights of oil in Jerusalem.

Somehow, I believe there's gonna be eight nights

of candles here in Chicago.

I have faith.

Hey, has anybody seen Jay?

(* mellow music *)

So, there you are.

You missed the menorah lighting.

You okay?

I was thinking about how hard it's gonna be

going back to Florida.

You know, without you, I mean.

Oh, giving up trying to convince me to move down, have you?

You win, Grandpa.

If I were you, I wouldn't want to leave, either.

Really?

Really.

Then don't.

It's just not that simple.

Hmm, you know, actually it is.

You just need to follow your heart.

The rest, it'll take care of itself.

I'll see you inside.

I didn't know you sat anywhere besides your spot at the bar!

Ha-ha.

Well...this booth is very special to me.

The entire bar is.

In fact, this is the most important place

in the world to me.

And I just want to make sure that after I'm gone,

whoever owns it, feels the same.

Wait, you own this bar? Yeah, shhh!

I own the entire building.

What? Only Lottie knows.

Whoa.

Mind blown.

So then wait, you're the person who sponsored the JCC party!

Yeah, I wanted to give back.

And I want to keep giving.

And I've decided to give all of this to Jay.

And that's where you come in.

You're a lawyer.

Mm-hmm. Do you know a lot about estate law?

I wouldn't say a lot.

I know a little, but I could get a few references

for estate attorneys who know more than I do.

I'd appreciate that.

Okay. And don't tell Jay.

I won't.

I just wish you'd tell him yourself.

Huh, when the time is right.

(* mellow music *)

Sorry, there's no diamond encrusted lobster on the menu.

That's okay.

I love grilled cheese.

I make the best grilled cheese you've ever had in your life.

I got to make it for you next time.

When?

Next time you visit?

So you are going back, even if Sam doesn't go with you.

You know, I'm done trying to convince him.

He's happier here.

What about you?

I'm happier here, too.

But this isn't real life, is it?

I mean if I move back here, I'd need to get a new job,

and you'd start at another law firm.

Mm-mmm.

Now that I know what it's like to be surrounded

by people instead of paperwork?

I'm not going back to that, no way.

(laughing)

You make it sound so easy.

It's not.

But in my heart, I know it's right.

That's basically what my grandfather told me.

He's a smart man.

You're so lucky to have him.

You know, I think he just wants what's best for you.

And I think he wants you to stay.

What about you?

It doesn't matter what I think.

You have to make your own decision.

Yeah.

And I have to update my parents.

They're having their annual "8th night of Hanukkah"

party tonight at the house.

I think I'll go there.

I'll have Sam watch the bar for an hour,

and I'll tell them tonight.

You want to come with?

Moral support?

After we light the candles at the bar, of course.

Anywhere you are, is where I want to be.

So, count me in.

(* mellow music *)

Um, Lottie, uh, I'd, I'd love it if you'd

be the first to read chapter one.

Oh, re-really?

Yeah.

I can get to it, yeah, I'll get to it when I get to it.

Sure, thanks.

Anthony, you did it!

It's 'cause you talked me into it.

Oh, Sam, check it out.

You came up with this?

Sure did. Take a look.

This is fantastic!

Yeah.

I was thinking the hat is just the beginning, you know.

We could sell merch up front.

You know, t-shirts, glassware, things like that.

Great idea.

Yeah, maybe we can keep the decorations up 'til January,

you know, just like they do at Christmas.

Lottie, I don't know how long I can keep working here.

Lottie: I know.

You have to get on with your own life.

I understand.

I just don't want this all to end.

I don't think any of us do.

Jay, do you have a few minutes where we can speak?

Yeah, of course.

Okay, let's go.

Excuse me, can you tell me where I can find Sam Rosen?

Um, that's me.

Can I help you with something?

Yeah, my client was interested in buying your building.

We spoke over the phone last month.

You haven't been returning my calls.

Yes, there's a reason for that.

I'm not going to sell the property.

That is disappointing.

Anyways, what do you have going on here?

Some kind of birthday party?

It's Hanukkah. Hanukkah.

I am in my office so much I barely know what month it is.

Oh, is that a beanbag toss?

Yeah. Hey, hey, I call next.

You own this building?

Yeah, it's what I wanted to talk to you about.

You were so right.

I should have told him earlier.

Wait, wait, you knew?

Only since yesterday.

He asked me for legal advice.

But I don't-

Anymore secrets you'd like to share?

Secrets?

Secrets.

No.

No, I don't have any secrets.

Are you sure about that?

Mom?

(* melodic music *)

Estelle: I, I don't know what to say.

I was gonna tell you tonight, Mom.

At your place.

I thought you were having a party at the house!

We were.

But then when we heard so much about this Hanukkah bar

from Bubby, we decided to bring the party here.

Of course, Bubby left out one every important detail.

I'm no snitch.

What happened, Bug?

I got laid off last week.

Oh!

And I, I've been working here a little.

I really was gonna tell you tonight at the party.

I just, I just can't believe you wouldn't tell us

something like this.

(sobbing)

Este, Este.

That's why!

Dad.

Let me talk to her.

Thank you.

I can't believe you didn't tell me you knew

my grandfather owned the building.

Jay, he asked me not to say anything.

Well, I'm the one who's supposed to be helping him.

I don't need your help.

I just want you to stay.

And you were using Tory to talk me into it. No.

What, what's in it for you?

A little freelance pay on the side?

Do you really think that little of me?

I don't know what to think right now, Tory.

Good, okay.

Well, good, 'cause we have that in common now, too.

Jay, where are you going?

I'm friends with the guy who owns the building

and I'm still paying for drinks?

He really owns the entire building?

Yeah, Rocky's, the apartments, the whole building.

Why didn't he tell us?

He didn't want to be treated any differently.

Look, Jay, you're my grandson.

I love you, but you've got to just calm down.

The Rosen's don't get so excited about things like that,

you know.

It wasn't supposed to be like this.

Tell me about it.

You can say that again.

Tory, Jay, follow me.

But he-

Now!

(* mellow music *)

Okay. I've got some things I want to say.

Everything I've done, I've done for love.

When this building became available fifteen years ago,

I bought it.

And do you know why I bought it?

'Cause this is the bar where I met Celia.

That booth downstairs, that's where I proposed to her.

This apartment, this is where I raised my family.

It kept our family together.

And it brought you together.

I can still feel her in here.

She's alive in here.

So that's why I bought it.

'Cause I didn't want anything to change.

And then I thought, well, maybe it's me,

maybe I'm just being stubborn.

Maybe I should just sell this place

and move down to Florida and be close to my family.

And then you walked in the door.

And it reminded me what's on the dreidel.

Nun, gimel, hay, shin,

which translates into "Nes gadol haya sham."

"A great miracle happened there."

(* mellow music *)

You changed everything.

For all of us.

You were the light we were looking for.

And Jay, she gave us the reality of exactly

what we were looking for.

A place we could call our home.

A place full of love.

A place where we belong.

This place.

Tory...you were our miracle.

And you were mine.

(* mellow music *)

Come here.

(clang)

Eat some babka.

Work it out.

(* mellow music *)

Jay, I'm the one who asked Tory for some advice yesterday.

Everything else was real.

Don't be a yutz.

And Tory, about your parents.

Do what makes you feel good.

You got it?

Perfect!

(* mellow music *)

Mmm, that's good babka.

It's really good babka.

(* mellow music *)

Okay, honestly- I'm sorry for getting upset.

(laughs)

I didn't mean to react like that.

It was just a lot to take in.

For my whole life, I've only seen things in black and white.

All or nothing.

"It is what it is?"

Until it isn't.

You know, I came up here thinking I'd change

my grandfather's mind.

And instead he changed mine.

You both did.

About everything.

(* mellow music *)

I really wish I could have told you.

But he wanted you to want to stay.

(* mellow music *)

And I know that's not an easy decision.

Actually, it's the easiest decision

I've ever made in my life.

I'm not just "going through the motions" here.

I'm living.

Now I thought something was missing, but it turns out,

everything I was looking for was right here.

(* mellow music *)

Just to confirm, you're staying, right?

I'm staying.

What about your practice?

You know my buddy from school that I ran into at the bar?

His wife runs a community clinic in Woodlawn.

And they need a radiologist.

So...you'd be working directly with patients?

Well, it turns out once you drag me out of a dark room

in Jacksonville, I'm not such an introvert after all.

You just need to be around the right people.

I am.

This is wonderful.

I'll go.

Okay.

(laughs)

(* mellow music *)

Uh...what about your parents?

Um...I guess I'll just have to convince them

to retire up here instead.

Finally, a good idea.

(* mellow music *)

Do you, like, is he coming back, or should, I don't?

I don't know.

(* lively music *)

Hey, how we doing over here?

Good, okay.

Thanks.

(* lively music *)

So, we may have overreacted.

But we will always worry about you.

I really am so sorry I didn't tell you guys.

I just didn't want to ruin your vacation. Oh.

And I didn't want you to think that all the sacrifices

you've made for me over the years were for nothing.

We just want you to be happy.

And whatever you decide to do, we'll be right there with you,

just like we always have.

Thank you for saying that.

I love you guys.

We love you, too.

(* mellow music *)

(tapping)

(tapping)

It's about us?

Of course, it's about us.

Hey, would you maybe want to, um, discuss it more over dinner?

Do I have to cook it?

No, no, like a dinner date with me.

Yeah, I could do that.

I could do that.

(* mellow music *)

It's your turn.

Hmm, it's too bad we're still missing those two Cohen candles.

Well, actually...

You had them the whole time?

Celia and I were saving them for a special occasion.

I think this counts.

Thank you.

* Barukh Atta Ado-nai *

* Elo-heinu melech ha'olam, *

* she'asah nissim la'avotenu *

* bayamim hahem baz'man hazeh *

* Amen *

Beautiful.

(* mellow music *)

Happy Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah.

(* mellow music *)

(* endearing music *)

(smooch)

(* endearing music *)

* We put a dreidel in a tree *

(* lively music *)

* We put out Barbara Streisand's holiday city *

(* lively music *)

* We open gifts every night *

(* lively music *)

* And there were seven more days to go to get it right *

(* horn music *)