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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:12,679 --> 00:00:15,515 (upbeat, jingly music plays) 2 00:00:15,548 --> 00:00:18,818 * Yesterday as I walked through the park * 3 00:00:18,852 --> 00:00:22,288 * I feel everybody smiling around * 4 00:00:22,322 --> 00:00:25,458 * All the love that's around the world * 5 00:00:25,492 --> 00:00:28,862 * Keeps spinning, still spinning for you * 6 00:00:28,895 --> 00:00:32,298 * Every day as I walk through the park * 7 00:00:32,332 --> 00:00:35,502 * I feel everybody smiling around * 8 00:00:35,535 --> 00:00:39,139 * Christmas songs and days of love * 9 00:00:39,172 --> 00:00:42,308 * Shining stars rising above * 10 00:00:42,342 --> 00:00:48,448 * All I want this year for Christmas is you * 11 00:00:49,315 --> 00:00:55,088 * All I want this year for Christmas is you * 12 00:00:56,322 --> 00:00:58,858 * Every day as I walk through the park * 13 00:00:58,892 --> 00:01:02,295 * I feel everybody smiling around * 14 00:01:02,762 --> 00:01:05,465 * Christmas songs and days of love * 15 00:01:05,498 --> 00:01:08,868 * Shining stars rising above * 16 00:01:08,902 --> 00:01:12,472 * All the love that's around the world * 17 00:01:12,505 --> 00:01:15,642 * Keeps spinning, still spinning for you * 18 00:01:16,309 --> 00:01:21,548 * All I want this year for Christmas is you * 19 00:01:22,682 --> 00:01:28,355 * All I want this year for Christmas is you * 20 00:01:29,656 --> 00:01:34,527 * All I want this year for Christmas is you * 21 00:01:36,329 --> 00:01:38,765 * Every day as I walk through the park * 22 00:01:38,798 --> 00:01:42,335 * I feel everybody smiling around * 23 00:01:42,369 --> 00:01:45,638 * Christmas songs and days of love * 24 00:01:45,672 --> 00:01:48,842 * Shining stars rising above * 25 00:01:49,542 --> 00:01:52,312 * All the love that's around the world * 26 00:01:52,345 --> 00:01:55,648 * Keeps spinning, still spinning for you * 27 00:01:55,682 --> 00:02:01,554 * All I want this year for Christmas is you * 28 00:02:02,722 --> 00:02:08,628 * All I want this year for Christmas is you ** 29 00:02:08,661 --> 00:02:12,732 - Oh, gently, like uh, you would hold a baby. 30 00:02:12,766 --> 00:02:15,902 - What's my motivation? - What? 31 00:02:15,935 --> 00:02:18,271 - Am-am I an anxious first-time mother 32 00:02:18,304 --> 00:02:19,939 who's out of her depth or... oh! 33 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:22,909 Maybe I'm an aging grandmother who just can't-- - Uh, the first one. 34 00:02:22,942 --> 00:02:24,344 You're the first one. - Really? 35 00:02:24,377 --> 00:02:28,314 Because I feel like I'm more like the grandma just because-- - Shh! 36 00:02:31,017 --> 00:02:32,585 - I did it! 37 00:02:32,619 --> 00:02:33,787 Oh my gosh, I did it! 38 00:02:33,820 --> 00:02:36,923 Ian has been testing me all week and I finally made it. 39 00:02:36,956 --> 00:02:38,892 Perfect dessert for the Christmas menu. 40 00:02:38,925 --> 00:02:41,594 Praline, the raspberry. 41 00:02:41,628 --> 00:02:43,229 Mm! 42 00:02:43,263 --> 00:02:44,564 The raspberry. 43 00:02:44,597 --> 00:02:46,599 I think this might be the happiest day of my life. 44 00:02:46,633 --> 00:02:48,768 - What about the time you got a free mohair sweater? 45 00:02:48,802 --> 00:02:50,537 - Try it. 46 00:02:54,274 --> 00:02:56,543 - Mm! Oh, this is better than a sweater. 47 00:02:56,576 --> 00:02:59,846 - Right?! When Ian tastes this, the job is mine. 48 00:02:59,879 --> 00:03:01,581 (Inhales deeply) (curious music) 49 00:03:01,614 --> 00:03:03,683 - What? Why are you making that face? 50 00:03:03,717 --> 00:03:05,452 - I'm not making a face. 51 00:03:05,485 --> 00:03:06,386 Fine. 52 00:03:06,419 --> 00:03:10,457 I must admit, even the greatest of actors 53 00:03:10,490 --> 00:03:12,726 occasionally let their masks slip. 54 00:03:12,759 --> 00:03:16,296 It's just... didn't Ian ask you to present something 55 00:03:16,329 --> 00:03:18,798 a little bit more Christmassy? - Benji, come on! 56 00:03:18,832 --> 00:03:22,335 This is... loosely winter themed. 57 00:03:22,369 --> 00:03:25,872 And winter, Christmas, what's the difference? 58 00:03:25,905 --> 00:03:27,774 - It uh... 59 00:03:28,641 --> 00:03:29,709 - No. 60 00:03:29,743 --> 00:03:33,646 The theme is the 12 Nights of Christmas, not winter. 61 00:03:33,680 --> 00:03:35,782 - But it's good. Right? 62 00:03:35,815 --> 00:03:37,617 - Skill's not the problem here. 63 00:03:37,650 --> 00:03:39,853 I need to pick a sous-chef, and if I'm going to pick you, 64 00:03:39,886 --> 00:03:41,588 you need to follow directions. 65 00:03:41,621 --> 00:03:43,890 Your dessert is scheduled for the 11th night of Christmas, 66 00:03:43,923 --> 00:03:45,291 which is more than a month away. 67 00:03:45,325 --> 00:03:46,926 Just get me the recipe the week before. 68 00:03:46,960 --> 00:03:48,461 - Yes, chef. 69 00:03:49,896 --> 00:03:52,632 - So, I don't like Christmas. Some people don't like other holidays 70 00:03:52,665 --> 00:03:55,001 and we're totally cool with that as a society. 71 00:03:55,035 --> 00:03:56,369 Think it was the Grinch? 72 00:03:56,403 --> 00:03:59,639 Like, he taught a whole generation it's bad to hate Christmas. 73 00:03:59,673 --> 00:04:03,743 - Carol, I'm gonna tell you what Chris Hemsworth's bodyguard once told me, 74 00:04:03,777 --> 00:04:07,614 you're reaching. - Okay, but it's not my fault. 75 00:04:07,647 --> 00:04:09,816 Everyone else got to spend their childhood 76 00:04:09,849 --> 00:04:12,352 thinking that Christmas is the best day of the year, and then... 77 00:04:12,385 --> 00:04:15,488 my house it just... wasn't. 78 00:04:15,522 --> 00:04:17,023 - I know. 79 00:04:17,057 --> 00:04:19,426 It was a hard time of year for you guys. 80 00:04:19,459 --> 00:04:21,494 She still hasn't reached out or-- 81 00:04:21,528 --> 00:04:23,963 - The last time I heard from my mom was when I turned 21 82 00:04:23,997 --> 00:04:28,001 and she sent me a postcard with one word written on it, "Congrats." 83 00:04:28,968 --> 00:04:31,938 - Hey, who needs family when you have your best friend? 84 00:04:31,971 --> 00:04:34,074 I still love you. - Aw. 85 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:36,076 Love you too, girl. (chuckles) 86 00:04:36,109 --> 00:04:37,510 - Ooh! 87 00:04:37,544 --> 00:04:39,346 Is this that new designer that you like? 88 00:04:39,379 --> 00:04:41,047 - Yeah, you can have it once Ian fires me 89 00:04:41,081 --> 00:04:44,084 and I'm forced to live the rest of my life as a hermit. - Deal. 90 00:04:44,117 --> 00:04:47,721 But uh, first, you have to come to this. 91 00:04:47,754 --> 00:04:50,657 - "It Takes a Village..." what is this? 92 00:04:50,690 --> 00:04:53,993 - It's an ensemble, avant-garde piece 93 00:04:54,027 --> 00:04:58,732 exploring how the sociodynamics of a village affect the life of a child. 94 00:04:59,165 --> 00:05:01,735 Starring yours truly. - Benji, that's huge! 95 00:05:01,768 --> 00:05:04,838 What role are you playing? - All of them! 96 00:05:04,871 --> 00:05:08,742 - All of them... wow! 97 00:05:09,442 --> 00:05:11,511 I am so proud of you. 98 00:05:11,544 --> 00:05:14,481 Ah, I gotta run. - Stay strong. 99 00:05:14,514 --> 00:05:16,716 And hey, even if you don't like the holiday, 100 00:05:16,750 --> 00:05:18,518 at least try to enjoy the decorations. 101 00:05:18,551 --> 00:05:20,820 Christmas won't kill you! 102 00:05:20,854 --> 00:05:22,789 (indistinct chatter) 103 00:05:24,124 --> 00:05:27,394 - Yeah, it's um... a tree. 104 00:05:27,427 --> 00:05:29,129 (energetic "Joy to the World" builds) 105 00:05:29,162 --> 00:05:30,563 Okay, enough of that! 106 00:05:30,597 --> 00:05:32,665 Oh! (Carol thuds to floor) 107 00:05:32,699 --> 00:05:34,100 Oh no! - Oh! 108 00:05:34,134 --> 00:05:36,469 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa! 109 00:05:36,503 --> 00:05:37,637 All right. (exhales) 110 00:05:37,671 --> 00:05:39,139 - You good? - I'm alive? 111 00:05:39,172 --> 00:05:40,140 - Yeah, you are alive 112 00:05:40,173 --> 00:05:42,509 and I-I am also alive, thank you for asking. 113 00:05:42,542 --> 00:05:45,078 - I think the spirit of Christmas just tried to kill me. 114 00:05:45,111 --> 00:05:47,781 - This is a first for me, too. And I love Christmas. (laughs) 115 00:05:47,814 --> 00:05:49,649 - It's like, literally on my back right now. 116 00:05:49,683 --> 00:05:51,851 All of Christmas. - Oh, right! Sorry. 117 00:05:51,885 --> 00:05:54,020 (Laughs) - It's all right. 118 00:05:54,054 --> 00:05:55,488 You okay? - Yeah. 119 00:05:55,522 --> 00:05:57,424 - Okay. - Ooh! 120 00:05:57,457 --> 00:05:58,692 (laughs) - There we go. 121 00:05:58,725 --> 00:06:00,093 Okay. 122 00:06:00,126 --> 00:06:01,961 We're good, we're good. 123 00:06:01,995 --> 00:06:03,196 Are you good? - Yes. 124 00:06:03,229 --> 00:06:05,165 I'm sorry, I am all over the place. 125 00:06:05,198 --> 00:06:08,201 I should be thanking you. - Max... Max Harmon. 126 00:06:08,234 --> 00:06:10,170 Yeah, I'm a, I'm a full-time handyman, 127 00:06:10,203 --> 00:06:12,939 and a part-time body shield. - Carol. 128 00:06:12,972 --> 00:06:14,674 Full-time pastry chef. 129 00:06:14,708 --> 00:06:16,543 - Part-time... - Part-time... 130 00:06:16,576 --> 00:06:18,611 - Eh? - Uh... 131 00:06:18,645 --> 00:06:20,880 - I'm kidding, you don't have to finish the joke. - Okay. 132 00:06:20,914 --> 00:06:23,083 (chuckles) - Oh, hey, you have um... you have a... 133 00:06:23,116 --> 00:06:26,486 - Oh my goodness. - Yeah, some glitter. 134 00:06:26,519 --> 00:06:28,121 - Oh. - Um, you know what? 135 00:06:28,154 --> 00:06:29,522 I have a lint roller in my van, 136 00:06:29,556 --> 00:06:30,590 I can go get that and it'll... 137 00:06:30,623 --> 00:06:32,926 it'll be out in no time. - Why does a... a handyman 138 00:06:32,959 --> 00:06:34,494 have a lint roller in his van? 139 00:06:34,527 --> 00:06:36,796 - Oh, I clearly care a lot about fashion. 140 00:06:36,830 --> 00:06:38,164 I'm a mama's boy. 141 00:06:38,198 --> 00:06:39,532 Grew up with a single mom. - Oh, okay. 142 00:06:39,566 --> 00:06:43,837 Yeah, I see it, you know the rugged handyman exterior. (chuckles) 143 00:06:43,870 --> 00:06:46,940 Soft mama's boy interior. - You nailed it. 144 00:06:48,274 --> 00:06:51,144 Um... what are you doing tonight? 145 00:06:51,177 --> 00:06:53,847 Do you wanna maybe get some dinner or-- 146 00:06:53,880 --> 00:06:56,216 - Like, a date? - Yeah! Yeah, a date. 147 00:06:56,249 --> 00:06:59,552 You and me, and some food, and what, and like, 148 00:06:59,586 --> 00:07:02,722 hopefully no precariously placed Christmas trees falling. 149 00:07:02,756 --> 00:07:05,125 - Yeah, that sounds great. 150 00:07:05,158 --> 00:07:08,695 (upbeat, hopeful music plays) 151 00:07:14,534 --> 00:07:19,072 * It's the time of the year and joy is everywhere * 152 00:07:19,105 --> 00:07:21,708 * Some change in my dreams * 153 00:07:21,741 --> 00:07:26,913 * Christmas love (Christmas love) * 154 00:07:26,946 --> 00:07:28,815 - Ah! (laughs) 155 00:07:28,848 --> 00:07:31,785 * Christmas gift (Christmas gift) * 156 00:07:31,818 --> 00:07:35,655 * Never thought it'd be this way * 157 00:07:35,689 --> 00:07:40,927 * But I'm, I'm falling in love with you * - Come back! 158 00:07:40,960 --> 00:07:43,496 (shouts loudly) 159 00:07:45,165 --> 00:07:48,668 * Christmas love (Christmas love) * 160 00:07:48,702 --> 00:07:53,139 * Christmas gift (Christmas gift) * 161 00:07:53,173 --> 00:07:56,743 * Never thought it'd be this way * 162 00:07:56,776 --> 00:08:02,315 * But I'm falling in love with you * 163 00:08:02,349 --> 00:08:05,118 * With you * 164 00:08:05,151 --> 00:08:08,621 * With you * 165 00:08:08,655 --> 00:08:12,525 * Falling in love with you * 166 00:08:17,097 --> 00:08:20,033 * Ooh, ooh, ooh ** 167 00:08:28,274 --> 00:08:30,276 - Sorry I'm late. 168 00:08:30,310 --> 00:08:32,979 I'm still trying to figure out the Christmas dessert for the menus. 169 00:08:33,013 --> 00:08:36,883 Just taking forever to figure it out. 170 00:08:38,118 --> 00:08:39,285 - You like it? 171 00:08:39,319 --> 00:08:41,788 - You... you got me a tree! 172 00:08:41,821 --> 00:08:44,257 - Yeah, my mom, she... she sent me this giant care package 173 00:08:44,290 --> 00:08:47,327 and I had a bunch of decorations left over, so I thought... (fingers pop) 174 00:08:47,360 --> 00:08:49,629 why not? - Yeah, totally. 175 00:08:49,662 --> 00:08:52,232 - Totally. (chuckles) You totally hate it. 176 00:08:52,265 --> 00:08:54,768 I can tell. - I don't hate it. 177 00:08:54,801 --> 00:08:57,937 (sighs) Okay, I don't love it but I love you. 178 00:08:57,971 --> 00:08:59,806 And I know that Christmas is important to you. 179 00:08:59,839 --> 00:09:02,375 It's hard for me to get in the spirit. 180 00:09:02,409 --> 00:09:07,180 - I'm guessing that you still don't want to come home to meet my family? 181 00:09:07,213 --> 00:09:10,784 - It's not that I don't wanna meet them, but maybe another time. 182 00:09:10,817 --> 00:09:13,119 Like, your birthday. - In July? 183 00:09:13,153 --> 00:09:15,722 - President's Day? (laughs) 184 00:09:15,755 --> 00:09:18,124 - Just... any day that's not Christmas. 185 00:09:18,158 --> 00:09:20,593 - It'll be fun. I promise. 186 00:09:21,895 --> 00:09:24,264 Think about it. - Okay, I'll think about it. 187 00:09:24,297 --> 00:09:25,999 - Okay. - Hmm. 188 00:09:30,303 --> 00:09:33,740 "My mom's famous Christmas cringles. 189 00:09:33,773 --> 00:09:38,044 Love Max." (chuckles) 190 00:09:48,421 --> 00:09:50,990 (childish voice): But I fear not the wolves, 191 00:09:51,024 --> 00:09:54,794 nor the beckoning cries of Mummy and Daddy. 192 00:09:54,828 --> 00:09:57,931 I feel only the harrowing silence... 193 00:09:57,964 --> 00:10:01,001 of the village! 194 00:10:02,168 --> 00:10:05,739 (normal voice): I really tried to inhabit the perspective of a child 195 00:10:05,772 --> 00:10:08,008 but do you think it was too much? 196 00:10:08,041 --> 00:10:09,242 Hello? 197 00:10:09,275 --> 00:10:11,211 Carol? 198 00:10:11,244 --> 00:10:13,747 - I'm awake! I'm here. 199 00:10:13,780 --> 00:10:15,915 Sorry, Benji, I was up all night 200 00:10:15,949 --> 00:10:19,019 trying to figure out how Max's mom made this stupid dessert. 201 00:10:19,052 --> 00:10:20,353 - Is it that good? 202 00:10:20,387 --> 00:10:24,724 (exhales) They're called Christmas cringles and they are amazing. 203 00:10:24,758 --> 00:10:28,028 Max said that they win the town's Christmas bake-off every year. 204 00:10:28,061 --> 00:10:31,798 So, I have one week to give Ian a recipe and the cringles would be perfect, 205 00:10:31,831 --> 00:10:34,167 but Max's mom won't tell anyone how to make 'em. 206 00:10:34,200 --> 00:10:37,203 - Why not just ask her in person? - No, I can't. 207 00:10:37,237 --> 00:10:39,305 I mean... I guess I could but... 208 00:10:39,339 --> 00:10:43,376 he's got this close-knit family and they live in this tiny, little town. 209 00:10:43,410 --> 00:10:45,745 It's really quaint and-- - Is it a village? 210 00:10:46,513 --> 00:10:51,317 Well, speaking purely as your friend and not as a professional actor, 211 00:10:51,351 --> 00:10:54,354 I think you should go home with Max for Christmas and get that recipe. 212 00:10:54,387 --> 00:10:58,425 Plus, it'll be a good chance for you to really lock in that new relationship status. 213 00:10:58,458 --> 00:10:59,592 - It's not that easy. 214 00:10:59,626 --> 00:11:02,062 It's such a stressful time of year for me and then... 215 00:11:02,095 --> 00:11:03,963 add meeting his family into the mix? 216 00:11:03,997 --> 00:11:05,932 What if they don't like me? - Girl! 217 00:11:05,965 --> 00:11:07,801 Have a little confidence. 218 00:11:07,834 --> 00:11:11,271 Max loves you. And so will his family. 219 00:11:11,304 --> 00:11:12,739 What's the name of that town again? 220 00:11:12,772 --> 00:11:16,042 - Redbridge? - Redbridge. 221 00:11:17,110 --> 00:11:18,511 Wow! 222 00:11:18,545 --> 00:11:20,447 Looks cold! 223 00:11:20,480 --> 00:11:22,349 - How cold? 224 00:11:22,382 --> 00:11:24,417 Is there snow? 225 00:11:24,451 --> 00:11:28,054 (plane rumbling, wind howling) 226 00:11:29,989 --> 00:11:33,126 - Wait, my feet are... kinda wet. 227 00:11:33,159 --> 00:11:36,262 (chuckles) It can't be safe to drive in this. 228 00:11:36,296 --> 00:11:37,964 - Oh, it'll be fine. 229 00:11:37,997 --> 00:11:40,233 I'm used to driving in the snow. 230 00:11:40,266 --> 00:11:42,802 - Looks like we're driving through a Christmas commercial. 231 00:11:42,836 --> 00:11:44,371 - It's pretty, right? 232 00:11:44,404 --> 00:11:45,905 Oh, you see this stop sign right here? 233 00:11:45,939 --> 00:11:47,140 When I was eight years old, 234 00:11:47,173 --> 00:11:50,443 Zachary Meyers broke my arm right next to that stop sign. 235 00:11:50,477 --> 00:11:52,946 - Geez! Where's that kid now? 236 00:11:52,979 --> 00:11:55,181 - Think he's a politician. (laughs) 237 00:11:55,215 --> 00:11:58,985 This, right here, is the famous Redbridge toboggan hill 238 00:11:59,019 --> 00:12:01,254 and I fell and broke my tooth there when I was a kid. 239 00:12:01,287 --> 00:12:04,324 - I feel like I'm noticing a pattern here. (chuckles) 240 00:12:04,357 --> 00:12:07,093 I was a rambunctious kid. (laughs) 241 00:12:07,961 --> 00:12:09,496 - Wow. 242 00:12:09,529 --> 00:12:11,231 So, what bone did you break here? 243 00:12:11,264 --> 00:12:13,800 - Technically, it was just a fracture. (laughs) 244 00:12:13,833 --> 00:12:15,535 - Uh... rotator cuff something or other. 245 00:12:15,568 --> 00:12:18,104 I forgot. Oh... okay. 246 00:12:18,138 --> 00:12:20,907 Um, huh, before we go in, I feel like I should warn you, 247 00:12:20,940 --> 00:12:23,009 my mom loves Christmas. 248 00:12:23,043 --> 00:12:25,512 Like, really loves Christmas. (Door opens) 249 00:12:25,545 --> 00:12:28,314 - Why would you need to warn me? - My boy! 250 00:12:28,348 --> 00:12:30,216 - Oh, oh, hi, Mom. 251 00:12:30,884 --> 00:12:32,886 - Are you eating? It doesn't look like you're eating. 252 00:12:32,919 --> 00:12:34,421 - I'm eating, I'm eating. 253 00:12:34,454 --> 00:12:36,556 - Well, you need to drink more milk, sweetie. - Okay. 254 00:12:36,589 --> 00:12:38,158 Well, let me introduce you to my girlfriend. 255 00:12:38,191 --> 00:12:40,160 Mom, this is Carol. Carol, this is my mom, Faith. 256 00:12:40,193 --> 00:12:42,862 - Carol! Max has told me all about your... 257 00:12:42,896 --> 00:12:45,165 brief relationship. - Yeah! 258 00:12:45,198 --> 00:12:47,934 It's-it's so nice to meet you, Faith. 259 00:12:47,967 --> 00:12:50,470 And your house is absolutely gorgeous. 260 00:12:50,503 --> 00:12:52,472 Wow! - Oh, aren't you sweet. 261 00:12:52,505 --> 00:12:54,040 Look at you! 262 00:12:54,074 --> 00:12:56,476 You dress so chic. - Mm-hmm. 263 00:12:56,509 --> 00:12:59,012 (chuckles nervously) 264 00:13:00,013 --> 00:13:02,882 - Oh! - Oh, yeah. 265 00:13:02,916 --> 00:13:05,218 Come in! Come in! Come in! - Okay. 266 00:13:05,251 --> 00:13:08,054 Could it have killed her to wear something more festive? 267 00:13:08,088 --> 00:13:10,390 - Well, she's an independent woman! - So am I! 268 00:13:13,360 --> 00:13:14,594 - Oh, finally! 269 00:13:14,627 --> 00:13:17,330 Mom said we had to wait for Max to get home to eat the dip! 270 00:13:17,364 --> 00:13:20,433 - Hey, Sissy! (all shouting indistinctly) - Grandma Trudy! 271 00:13:20,467 --> 00:13:22,335 - Dip first, hugs second. - Okay! 272 00:13:22,369 --> 00:13:23,803 - Oh, is that red hummus? 273 00:13:23,837 --> 00:13:27,240 I'm actually trying to be vegetarian, and I'm obsessed. - Yeah, dude! 274 00:13:27,273 --> 00:13:29,075 Two things we do well in Vermont, cheese and dips. 275 00:13:29,109 --> 00:13:33,213 - Little trade secret, always go for the baba ghanoush first, otherwise Beth will eat it. 276 00:13:33,246 --> 00:13:35,315 - Okay, I'm feeling a little attacked here. 277 00:13:35,348 --> 00:13:37,083 - Beth, come finish setting the table. 278 00:13:37,117 --> 00:13:38,385 I have to start dinner. - Hmm. 279 00:13:38,418 --> 00:13:41,087 - Beth, go help your mother, for goodness' sake. - Come on! 280 00:13:41,121 --> 00:13:43,556 - Okay! - Can I offer you some dip? 281 00:13:43,590 --> 00:13:45,992 (jazzy "Jingle Bells" plays) 282 00:13:46,026 --> 00:13:47,961 - Faith, these are stunning! 283 00:13:47,994 --> 00:13:50,630 Piping here is amazing. - Oh, thank you, Carol. 284 00:13:50,663 --> 00:13:53,366 I thought about starting a bakery once upon a time 285 00:13:53,400 --> 00:13:56,503 but then came along little old Max, so... (chuckles) 286 00:13:56,536 --> 00:14:00,473 Do you bake? - Oh Mom, Carol's a pastry chef in L.A. 287 00:14:00,507 --> 00:14:02,409 - Ooh! - Oh. 288 00:14:02,442 --> 00:14:06,146 - Yeah. Actually, I tried something else of yours 289 00:14:06,179 --> 00:14:09,249 back in L.A., your, uh, Christmas cringles. 290 00:14:09,282 --> 00:14:13,219 Oh... I am still trying to figure out how you made those things. 291 00:14:13,253 --> 00:14:16,256 Like, the filling... that filling... 292 00:14:16,289 --> 00:14:18,191 (clears throat) 293 00:14:18,224 --> 00:14:21,227 - Did I... say something or? - Oh no. 294 00:14:21,261 --> 00:14:23,129 No, no. Huh, it's fine. (chuckles) 295 00:14:23,163 --> 00:14:26,599 - Faith guards that recipe like a dragon guards its gold. 296 00:14:26,633 --> 00:14:30,236 But I say it's high time she entered something else in the competition. 297 00:14:30,270 --> 00:14:33,373 - Well, the judges would disagree with you, Mother, 298 00:14:33,406 --> 00:14:35,508 and I do not guard my recipes, thank you very much. 299 00:14:35,542 --> 00:14:38,511 - Once in Home Ec, we were told to write down a family recipe 300 00:14:38,545 --> 00:14:42,215 and you complained that the school was engaged in intellectual theft. 301 00:14:42,248 --> 00:14:46,186 - This is all true. - Okay, let's change the subject. 302 00:14:46,219 --> 00:14:50,523 Oh, Max, you'll never guess who I ran into yesterday? 303 00:14:50,557 --> 00:14:51,991 Natalie! 304 00:14:52,025 --> 00:14:54,327 Your high school sweetheart. (chokes) 305 00:14:54,361 --> 00:14:56,329 - Up the nose instead of down the throat? 306 00:14:56,363 --> 00:14:58,398 - Beth, why don't you get Carol some water? - Why me? 307 00:14:58,431 --> 00:15:01,067 - No, I-I'm okay. I'm... I'm fine really. 308 00:15:01,101 --> 00:15:03,269 I'm just not good with... (clears throat) 309 00:15:03,303 --> 00:15:04,571 raw egg. - Hmm. 310 00:15:04,604 --> 00:15:06,706 - Well, why don't you two go to bed early. 311 00:15:06,740 --> 00:15:08,541 Get some rest. 312 00:15:08,575 --> 00:15:12,145 - Oh, are you sure you don't mind? - Not at all. 313 00:15:12,178 --> 00:15:14,981 While you're here, our home is your home. 314 00:15:15,015 --> 00:15:16,516 - Well, thank you, Faith. 315 00:15:16,549 --> 00:15:18,451 That's really nice of you. - Hmm. 316 00:15:18,485 --> 00:15:21,421 (sighs) 317 00:15:22,122 --> 00:15:24,724 - This is Carol's room. 318 00:15:24,758 --> 00:15:26,693 And I'm just downstairs. 319 00:15:26,726 --> 00:15:29,062 If you need anything, holler. 320 00:15:29,095 --> 00:15:33,133 - Oh, uh... I just thought... - Yeah. Yeah! 321 00:15:33,166 --> 00:15:35,001 Yeah! - It's great. 322 00:15:35,035 --> 00:15:37,203 It's perfect. Thank you, Faith. - Mm-hmm. 323 00:15:37,237 --> 00:15:39,639 - Fresh towels are on the bed 324 00:15:39,673 --> 00:15:41,775 and the bathroom is just down the hall. 325 00:15:41,808 --> 00:15:43,610 - Yeah. 326 00:15:43,643 --> 00:15:46,579 - It is so nice to have my boy home. 327 00:15:46,613 --> 00:15:48,515 - Hmm. 328 00:15:52,719 --> 00:15:54,487 (exhales) 329 00:15:54,521 --> 00:15:56,690 You gonna be okay? - Yeah. 330 00:15:56,723 --> 00:15:58,491 It's just... 331 00:15:58,525 --> 00:16:00,360 does she not like me? - No! 332 00:16:00,393 --> 00:16:03,396 No, no, no, it's not like that. - Kinda seems like that. 333 00:16:03,430 --> 00:16:05,298 Bringing up your ex? 334 00:16:05,331 --> 00:16:08,468 It's like she's trying to scare me off or something. 335 00:16:08,501 --> 00:16:12,472 - All right, look, this is a weird metaphor, just go with me. 336 00:16:13,273 --> 00:16:16,242 You know how a dog likes to mark their territory? 337 00:16:16,276 --> 00:16:18,578 - Mm-hmm, are you the fire hydrant? - Yeah, very weird. 338 00:16:18,611 --> 00:16:20,180 But she means well. 339 00:16:20,213 --> 00:16:21,681 Okay, yeah, she can be controlling 340 00:16:21,715 --> 00:16:23,016 but it-it comes from a good place. 341 00:16:23,049 --> 00:16:26,219 - Yeah, but I feel like she's got eyes on the back of her head. 342 00:16:26,252 --> 00:16:29,356 - Oh, come on. That's an exaggeration. (Knock on door) 343 00:16:29,389 --> 00:16:32,158 - Big day tomorrow. Better get some rest, little bear! 344 00:16:32,192 --> 00:16:34,494 - That was a coincidence. - No, it's not. - Yes. 345 00:16:34,527 --> 00:16:37,731 - I think you should go to bed, little bear. 346 00:16:37,764 --> 00:16:39,799 - Come here. (giggles) 347 00:16:39,833 --> 00:16:41,301 (lips smack) 348 00:16:41,334 --> 00:16:43,603 - I just don't know about her, Mom. 349 00:16:43,636 --> 00:16:47,674 Yes, we should be loving and accepting to anyone that Max brings home but... 350 00:16:47,707 --> 00:16:50,143 he hasn't known her for very long. 351 00:16:50,176 --> 00:16:51,611 - I know you hid it here somewhere. 352 00:16:51,644 --> 00:16:53,113 - Do you remember Beverly Lane? 353 00:16:53,146 --> 00:16:57,550 Her son got sucked into a multi-level marketing scam by his girlfriend. 354 00:16:57,584 --> 00:17:00,820 What if... you don't think she's in a cult, do you? 355 00:17:00,854 --> 00:17:03,289 What? It's possible! 356 00:17:03,323 --> 00:17:05,558 - Yeah, snow in July is possible, too! 357 00:17:05,592 --> 00:17:06,826 Aha! 358 00:17:06,860 --> 00:17:09,229 Found it. - Mom! Are you even listening? 359 00:17:09,262 --> 00:17:10,830 - Max will be fine. 360 00:17:10,864 --> 00:17:12,699 He's got a good head on his shoulders. 361 00:17:12,732 --> 00:17:14,634 Like his mother. 362 00:17:15,301 --> 00:17:17,737 - Don't be downloading any more games on my tablet! 363 00:17:17,771 --> 00:17:19,873 I'm running out of memory. 364 00:17:19,906 --> 00:17:24,344 (sputters) More ways than one. 365 00:17:25,612 --> 00:17:27,347 (message chimes) 366 00:17:29,816 --> 00:17:32,285 - Don't remind me. 367 00:17:34,821 --> 00:17:36,723 Just getting a glass of water. 368 00:17:36,756 --> 00:17:38,324 Not a big deal. 369 00:17:38,358 --> 00:17:40,860 If you happen to see a Christmas cringles recipe 370 00:17:40,894 --> 00:17:43,530 lying around then... oh well. 371 00:17:43,563 --> 00:17:46,533 (whimsical music plays) 372 00:17:48,735 --> 00:17:54,307 (ornaments jingle then clatter) (ornament clacks down stairs) 373 00:17:58,378 --> 00:18:01,748 (exhales) (ornament clatters on floor) 374 00:18:01,781 --> 00:18:03,717 (whimsical music continues) 375 00:18:18,465 --> 00:18:20,333 Come on! 376 00:18:20,900 --> 00:18:23,169 Where is it? 377 00:18:23,903 --> 00:18:26,306 (cupboard doors clunk) 378 00:18:32,679 --> 00:18:34,547 - Cute. 379 00:18:34,581 --> 00:18:36,549 - Bathroom. 380 00:18:37,751 --> 00:18:43,556 Hello, sir, I am calling you about your extended coverage warranty, sir. 381 00:18:43,590 --> 00:18:45,291 - Bingo! 382 00:18:45,325 --> 00:18:47,193 Christmas cringles. 383 00:18:47,227 --> 00:18:49,262 (lock rattles) - What? 384 00:18:49,295 --> 00:18:51,264 Who puts a lock on their recipe book? 385 00:18:51,297 --> 00:18:53,933 - No, sir, I do not want pineapple on it. 386 00:18:53,967 --> 00:18:55,802 I said no pineapple, please. (ornament rattles) 387 00:18:55,835 --> 00:18:57,237 Oh! (Max thuds to floor) 388 00:18:57,270 --> 00:18:58,538 (grunts) - Max! 389 00:18:58,571 --> 00:18:59,806 Are you okay? 390 00:18:59,839 --> 00:19:03,276 (grunts) - Were you sleepwalking again? - Yeah, I think so. 391 00:19:03,309 --> 00:19:06,379 - Max? - Oh... Carol. 392 00:19:06,413 --> 00:19:08,915 - Oh. - Faith, I am so sorry. 393 00:19:08,948 --> 00:19:11,451 I uh... must've hit the tree on my way down 394 00:19:11,484 --> 00:19:14,287 and then Max must have tripped on the decoration. 395 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:15,822 You okay? - Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm fine. 396 00:19:15,855 --> 00:19:17,824 I'm fine. - Ah, you have got to be the clumsiest person 397 00:19:17,857 --> 00:19:20,427 I have ever met. - Well, who isn't clumsy when they sleepwalk? 398 00:19:20,460 --> 00:19:22,629 I'm fine, Mom. I'm fine, I'm fine. 399 00:19:22,662 --> 00:19:24,964 I'm fine. Oh. 400 00:19:24,998 --> 00:19:27,267 - All right, this way. - Wait, Carol... 401 00:19:27,300 --> 00:19:29,302 - I'll walk him back to bed, thanks. 402 00:19:29,336 --> 00:19:30,970 Sorry, Faith. - Carol, just out of curiosity, 403 00:19:31,004 --> 00:19:32,872 what were you doing up? 404 00:19:32,906 --> 00:19:34,908 (whimsical music plays) 405 00:19:34,941 --> 00:19:37,377 - Of course. - Good night. 406 00:19:37,410 --> 00:19:39,312 - Night. - Night, Mom. 407 00:19:39,346 --> 00:19:41,815 (music continues) 408 00:19:46,453 --> 00:19:49,389 - Beth! - Mom, I am right here! 409 00:19:49,422 --> 00:19:51,291 - Mom, I need you to take your pills. - Well, tough pudding, 410 00:19:51,324 --> 00:19:53,560 I'm not taking them because who knows what they put in those things. 411 00:19:53,593 --> 00:19:55,495 - They're just vitamins! - Ugh! 412 00:19:55,528 --> 00:19:57,364 - Beth, I need you to finish your breakfast. 413 00:19:57,397 --> 00:19:58,898 - What's going on, do you not wanna finish your breakfast? 414 00:19:58,932 --> 00:20:00,867 - So, remember how I'm trying out the whole vegetarian thing? 415 00:20:00,900 --> 00:20:04,004 - Oh. - Carol, why haven't you touched your food? 416 00:20:04,037 --> 00:20:06,506 - Mom, I actually really want all this bacon. 417 00:20:06,539 --> 00:20:09,042 - Nothing like a mother's cooking, right? - Hmm. 418 00:20:09,075 --> 00:20:11,878 (doorbell chimes) - What now?! 419 00:20:11,911 --> 00:20:13,480 Mom, would you mind? - Gladly. 420 00:20:13,513 --> 00:20:15,348 - Thank you. - Pills first! 421 00:20:15,382 --> 00:20:17,617 - I need to go get my wallet. I'll be right back. 422 00:20:17,650 --> 00:20:20,053 - Hmm... don't leave me, okay? - I'll be right back. - Please, just ... 423 00:20:20,086 --> 00:20:22,055 - Two seconds. (exhales) 424 00:20:22,088 --> 00:20:23,623 - It's a singing telegram! 425 00:20:23,656 --> 00:20:26,493 - What? - It's a singing telegram! 426 00:20:26,526 --> 00:20:28,528 For Carol! 427 00:20:29,529 --> 00:20:31,264 - Come on! 428 00:20:35,468 --> 00:20:38,805 (whimsical music turns gloomy) 429 00:20:51,351 --> 00:20:53,586 - Oh no. (harmonica hums) 430 00:20:53,620 --> 00:20:57,023 (singing) * Well merry Christmas to you Carol * 431 00:20:57,057 --> 00:20:58,825 * I hope you have a very good time * 432 00:20:58,858 --> 00:21:01,695 * And if you should need a familiar friend * 433 00:21:01,728 --> 00:21:05,932 * Well then, Benji's not so far behind * (harmonica hums) 434 00:21:05,965 --> 00:21:08,968 * Not so far behind ** 435 00:21:09,002 --> 00:21:11,938 (laughs) (clap) 436 00:21:11,971 --> 00:21:13,406 - Who's Benji? 437 00:21:13,440 --> 00:21:15,475 - Just a friend. You know what? 438 00:21:15,508 --> 00:21:17,477 I'm just going to compose a response. 439 00:21:17,510 --> 00:21:18,611 Over there. In private. 440 00:21:18,645 --> 00:21:20,347 - Wait, there's one more. (harmonica hums) 441 00:21:20,380 --> 00:21:21,881 - No, hey, hey! - Just be quick! 442 00:21:21,915 --> 00:21:23,516 We're heading to town in five! 443 00:21:23,550 --> 00:21:25,985 Why is it so hard for this family to be on time? 444 00:21:26,019 --> 00:21:28,488 I... (scoffs) 445 00:21:28,521 --> 00:21:31,124 - I had them eating out of the palm of my hand. 446 00:21:31,157 --> 00:21:33,460 I mean, I didn't wanna go full method for the role 447 00:21:33,493 --> 00:21:36,129 but I did try to be a little bit more, you know... 448 00:21:36,162 --> 00:21:39,766 Okay, you're annoyed. - I mean, kinda, yeah. 449 00:21:39,799 --> 00:21:42,969 What are you doing here? - Don't you see, Carol? 450 00:21:43,003 --> 00:21:45,905 The small streets, the quaint houses, 451 00:21:45,939 --> 00:21:47,841 it's perfect! - For... what? 452 00:21:47,874 --> 00:21:49,442 - My play! 453 00:21:49,476 --> 00:21:52,545 This is my village! - Benji, Redbridge is a town. 454 00:21:52,579 --> 00:21:55,148 - Oh! Tomato, tom-ahto. 455 00:21:55,181 --> 00:21:57,851 I plan on blending in with the locals. 456 00:21:57,884 --> 00:21:59,786 Immersing myself in their world, 457 00:21:59,819 --> 00:22:02,155 all while helping my best friend get her hands on that recipe! 458 00:22:02,188 --> 00:22:04,157 (exhales) How's that going by the way? 459 00:22:04,190 --> 00:22:05,859 - Ugh, you don't wanna know. - Chill out! 460 00:22:05,892 --> 00:22:08,395 No, wow. How old are you? - I'm fine! - I've got the key! 461 00:22:08,428 --> 00:22:10,030 - Hey, Carol! - Just get in the backseat. 462 00:22:10,063 --> 00:22:11,464 - Where... who's she's talking to? 463 00:22:11,498 --> 00:22:12,799 - Okay, Cliff Notes, it's going horribly. 464 00:22:12,832 --> 00:22:15,735 I don't think his mom likes me. She is... so intense about Max. 465 00:22:15,769 --> 00:22:18,872 - But so are you! Maybe she just needs some time to warm up to you? 466 00:22:18,905 --> 00:22:19,873 (car horn honks) - You think? 467 00:22:19,906 --> 00:22:21,141 - Carol! Let's go! 468 00:22:21,174 --> 00:22:23,410 No time to dawdle! (car horn honks) 469 00:22:23,443 --> 00:22:25,111 - Okay! Huh. 470 00:22:25,145 --> 00:22:26,279 Sorry, I gotta go. 471 00:22:26,312 --> 00:22:28,748 We're heading into town and I'm trying to convince Max 472 00:22:28,782 --> 00:22:30,784 that I'm down with the whole small-town vibe. 473 00:22:30,817 --> 00:22:33,553 But um... keep a low profile, 'kay? 474 00:22:33,586 --> 00:22:35,622 No more house visits. - But... 475 00:22:35,655 --> 00:22:38,158 (exhales) - I love you. 476 00:22:38,191 --> 00:22:39,759 - I love you, too. 477 00:22:39,793 --> 00:22:42,529 - Okay, send that off right away! 478 00:22:42,562 --> 00:22:45,165 - Who uh... who were you talking to? - Doesn't matter. 479 00:22:45,198 --> 00:22:47,901 (whimsical music plays) 480 00:22:50,570 --> 00:22:53,039 (engine turns over) 481 00:22:53,073 --> 00:22:54,507 - Teams. 482 00:22:54,541 --> 00:22:56,476 Beth, you and Trudy are on stocking stuffers. 483 00:22:56,509 --> 00:22:59,212 And when I say clementines, I mean clementines. 484 00:22:59,245 --> 00:23:01,181 - I feel like oranges are oranges. 485 00:23:01,214 --> 00:23:03,550 - Well, that's where you went wrong last year. 486 00:23:03,583 --> 00:23:05,819 Max, I was thinking you could grab some cider. 487 00:23:05,852 --> 00:23:07,721 - Wait, why can't I go with Carol? 488 00:23:07,754 --> 00:23:10,457 - But... she's on my team, dear. - Mom, I wanna show Carol the town. 489 00:23:10,490 --> 00:23:12,058 - Where did all this backtalk come from? 490 00:23:12,092 --> 00:23:13,460 - Well, I... 491 00:23:13,493 --> 00:23:14,928 (sighs) - Fine. 492 00:23:14,961 --> 00:23:16,162 I'll grab the cider. 493 00:23:16,196 --> 00:23:17,997 You and Carol can head to the country store. 494 00:23:18,031 --> 00:23:20,600 - Okay. What-what do we need at the country store? 495 00:23:22,002 --> 00:23:23,737 - Tonka beans. 496 00:23:26,573 --> 00:23:28,975 - Do you know what those are? 497 00:23:32,178 --> 00:23:33,680 - Tonka beans? 498 00:23:33,713 --> 00:23:35,682 Yeah, I don't think that's happening. 499 00:23:35,715 --> 00:23:38,485 Tonka beans are pretty difficult to find, even in L.A. 500 00:23:38,518 --> 00:23:40,687 There's no way we're finding them in Redbridge. 501 00:23:40,720 --> 00:23:42,555 - Oh, oh! Ye of little faith! 502 00:23:42,589 --> 00:23:44,824 We have a surprising food culture here, actually. 503 00:23:44,858 --> 00:23:45,925 - Oh, really? 504 00:23:45,959 --> 00:23:48,561 - Hey, do you see the tree right there? - Yeah. 505 00:23:48,595 --> 00:23:50,563 - Got a great story about that tree. 506 00:23:50,597 --> 00:23:53,099 - The story doesn't end with you breaking a bone, does it? 507 00:23:53,133 --> 00:23:55,101 - No... maybe. 508 00:23:55,135 --> 00:23:56,436 (chuckles) 509 00:23:56,469 --> 00:23:59,606 You are my favorite person in the whole world, you know that? 510 00:24:00,273 --> 00:24:02,108 - I feel kinda bad for her, you know? 511 00:24:02,142 --> 00:24:05,245 Like, one day in, and Faith is already making her life miserable. 512 00:24:05,278 --> 00:24:07,714 - Your mother's a lot. I'll give you that. 513 00:24:07,747 --> 00:24:11,117 I don't blame you for not telling her... everything. 514 00:24:11,151 --> 00:24:14,788 I'm old! Not blind. 515 00:24:14,821 --> 00:24:19,259 - Okay, I see you, Grandma! (chuckles) 516 00:24:19,292 --> 00:24:21,628 Hmm. - So, we doing odds, or what? 517 00:24:21,661 --> 00:24:24,664 - On Carol leaving? - Mm-hmm. 518 00:24:24,698 --> 00:24:28,101 - Three to one she stays. Carol's got spine! 519 00:24:28,134 --> 00:24:30,937 I like her. - Okay, you're on. 520 00:24:30,970 --> 00:24:33,940 (chuckles then sighs) 521 00:24:33,973 --> 00:24:37,110 - So, should we get those oranges or-- - Nah. 522 00:24:37,143 --> 00:24:39,779 Tell 'em I had a senior moment. 523 00:24:41,314 --> 00:24:43,883 (bell on door jingles) 524 00:24:49,723 --> 00:24:53,026 - I am so confused as to why your mom sent us here. 525 00:24:53,059 --> 00:24:55,929 - It's not exactly the place you'd find a can of Tonka beans. 526 00:24:56,763 --> 00:24:58,198 Tonka beans come in cans, right? - Mm-mm. 527 00:24:58,231 --> 00:25:01,634 - I have no idea what they come in. I don't know what a Tonka bean is. 528 00:25:01,668 --> 00:25:03,603 - Oh, I'll ask this lady. 529 00:25:03,636 --> 00:25:06,106 - Oh, uh, Carol, um... maybe not, maybe uh... 530 00:25:07,007 --> 00:25:08,641 - Excuse me. - Oh, hi! 531 00:25:08,675 --> 00:25:10,744 - Do you guys sell Tonka beans here? 532 00:25:10,777 --> 00:25:13,179 They kinda taste like cinnamon, they're used for baking. 533 00:25:13,213 --> 00:25:16,649 - Sorry, if it doesn't come from a maple tree, we don't sell it. 534 00:25:16,683 --> 00:25:18,952 (hangers rattling) - Max? 535 00:25:20,186 --> 00:25:23,089 - Hey... you. - No way! 536 00:25:23,123 --> 00:25:24,324 Uh! 537 00:25:24,357 --> 00:25:26,760 Oh, it's been so long! - Hey. 538 00:25:26,793 --> 00:25:30,163 Yeah, forever. - Oh, so what's goin' on? 539 00:25:30,196 --> 00:25:32,632 Your mom said you're still out in L.A. - Mm-hmm. 540 00:25:32,665 --> 00:25:34,834 - Oh... geez, I am so sorry. 541 00:25:34,868 --> 00:25:36,703 I just got completely distracted. 542 00:25:36,736 --> 00:25:38,638 - No, you guys know each other? - Yeah! 543 00:25:38,672 --> 00:25:40,674 I haven't seen this goober in years! 544 00:25:40,707 --> 00:25:43,076 Um, I'm Natalie, by the way. 545 00:25:45,211 --> 00:25:46,279 - Oh! 546 00:25:46,312 --> 00:25:48,848 It is so good to meet you. - You too. 547 00:25:48,882 --> 00:25:51,685 - Uh, yeah, Natalie, th-this is my girlfriend, Carol. 548 00:25:51,718 --> 00:25:54,187 We're visiting from L.A. - Oh, right! 549 00:25:54,220 --> 00:25:56,022 So, how are you enjoying Redbridge? 550 00:25:56,056 --> 00:25:58,792 It's definitely not L.A., I can tell you that. - Yeah. 551 00:25:58,825 --> 00:26:00,660 It's, I mean, it's-it's good. 552 00:26:00,694 --> 00:26:02,295 It's nice. - Mm-hmm. 553 00:26:02,328 --> 00:26:03,997 - It's pretty! - Yeah. 554 00:26:04,030 --> 00:26:05,331 Yeah. - Yeah. 555 00:26:05,365 --> 00:26:06,566 Actually, you know what? 556 00:26:06,599 --> 00:26:10,203 I forgot that I have a conference call scheduled. - Oh. 557 00:26:10,236 --> 00:26:11,971 - Right now. 558 00:26:12,005 --> 00:26:14,007 So, I actually should probably... 559 00:26:14,040 --> 00:26:15,942 - Yeah, of course. - You know, do that. - Yeah. 560 00:26:15,975 --> 00:26:17,977 Well, it was nice to meet you. - Yeah, you too! 561 00:26:18,011 --> 00:26:19,813 (Carol thumps into stand) (all): Oh! 562 00:26:19,846 --> 00:26:22,949 - Oh, I am so sorry. - It's fine, really. 563 00:26:22,982 --> 00:26:24,851 Don't worry about it. - So sorry. 564 00:26:24,884 --> 00:26:27,320 - No worries. - Stupid. 565 00:26:27,354 --> 00:26:28,722 Stupid. 566 00:26:28,755 --> 00:26:30,123 Ah, ah, I have a conference call. 567 00:26:30,156 --> 00:26:32,392 You're a pastry chef! - Hey, hey, hey, hey! 568 00:26:32,425 --> 00:26:33,993 (teary exhale) - Sweetie! 569 00:26:34,027 --> 00:26:35,962 What's goin' on? Is everything okay? 570 00:26:35,995 --> 00:26:38,264 - Not now, Max, I'm... having a freak out. 571 00:26:38,298 --> 00:26:40,767 - Look, I had no idea that she was gonna be in there. 572 00:26:40,800 --> 00:26:42,369 I didn't. - It's not that. 573 00:26:42,402 --> 00:26:43,870 It's not Natalie. 574 00:26:43,903 --> 00:26:46,072 It's your mom! - My mom? 575 00:26:46,106 --> 00:26:47,707 What did she do? 576 00:26:47,741 --> 00:26:51,077 - Your mom knew that Natalie would be in there and she sent us straight to her. 577 00:26:51,111 --> 00:26:54,014 Like, seriously, does she not like me that much? 578 00:26:54,047 --> 00:26:56,182 - Oh, sweetie, no! It's-it's not like that. 579 00:26:56,216 --> 00:26:59,119 - No, this isn't something that you can just hug away, okay? 580 00:26:59,152 --> 00:27:01,021 I need space right now. 581 00:27:01,054 --> 00:27:04,424 I just need some space because I feel like dirt. 582 00:27:04,457 --> 00:27:06,292 - Okay, yeah, yeah. 583 00:27:06,326 --> 00:27:07,761 Take-take some space. (exhales deeply) 584 00:27:07,794 --> 00:27:09,029 It's all good. - Okay. 585 00:27:09,062 --> 00:27:10,764 - Okay, I'll-I'll just... um... 586 00:27:10,797 --> 00:27:14,100 just um, you know, gimme... gimme a ring when you're done? 587 00:27:14,134 --> 00:27:16,236 When you've... okay, just call me, you know? 588 00:27:16,269 --> 00:27:17,904 Or um... circle back? 589 00:27:17,937 --> 00:27:21,441 I'll just... I'll be, I'll be spacing out here. 590 00:27:21,474 --> 00:27:24,811 - Hi, how are you doing? - Good, thanks. 591 00:27:24,844 --> 00:27:26,479 - How do you like the weather we're having? 592 00:27:26,513 --> 00:27:28,915 - It's weather. - On a scale of one to ten-- 593 00:27:28,948 --> 00:27:31,985 - Can I please just get some space?! 594 00:27:32,018 --> 00:27:33,386 Oh no! 595 00:27:33,420 --> 00:27:34,921 Oh, no, no, no. I didn't mean that. 596 00:27:34,954 --> 00:27:37,290 I'm so sorry! I didn't mean it! 597 00:27:38,024 --> 00:27:42,395 (sighs) - It's not often one sees a new face in Redbridge. 598 00:27:42,429 --> 00:27:45,031 Can I buy you a coffee? - Uh... 599 00:27:45,065 --> 00:27:47,267 - Looks like you've had a bit of a rough day. 600 00:27:47,300 --> 00:27:48,735 Come on. Yeah? 601 00:27:48,768 --> 00:27:52,372 So, you're dating the Harmon boy. 602 00:27:52,405 --> 00:27:54,107 Hmm. Cute kid. 603 00:27:54,140 --> 00:27:57,110 But have you met his mother? She's difficult! 604 00:27:57,143 --> 00:28:00,347 - Oh. Right? 605 00:28:00,380 --> 00:28:02,716 Like, is it okay for me to say that? 606 00:28:03,183 --> 00:28:06,186 I want her to like me but she's just so... 607 00:28:06,219 --> 00:28:07,787 - Neurotic? 608 00:28:07,821 --> 00:28:10,123 - Yes! - Mm-hmm. - Thank you. 609 00:28:10,156 --> 00:28:13,893 - But as neurotic as she is, that woman can bake. 610 00:28:13,927 --> 00:28:16,963 Every year she wins the annual bake-off 611 00:28:16,996 --> 00:28:19,499 and it's always with those Christmas cringles. 612 00:28:19,532 --> 00:28:23,036 Apparently, it's what the people want. - Yeah, don't remind me. 613 00:28:23,069 --> 00:28:25,271 I'm still trying to figure out that recipe. 614 00:28:25,305 --> 00:28:28,875 Did you know that she keeps a lock on her recipe book? (chuckles) 615 00:28:28,908 --> 00:28:30,910 Like, who does that? 616 00:28:30,944 --> 00:28:34,047 - Well, when Faith and I were kids, 617 00:28:34,080 --> 00:28:37,917 she used to have this little sewing box full of treasures. 618 00:28:37,951 --> 00:28:41,788 You know, photographs and souvenirs of sort. 619 00:28:41,821 --> 00:28:45,792 I bet you if you find that sewing box, 620 00:28:45,825 --> 00:28:47,994 you're gonna find that key. 621 00:28:48,028 --> 00:28:50,864 Hmm. - That's actually really helpful. 622 00:28:50,897 --> 00:28:53,233 Thank you. - You're welcome. 623 00:28:53,266 --> 00:28:55,268 - Can I ask you something? 624 00:28:55,301 --> 00:28:57,537 You seem so... 625 00:28:57,570 --> 00:29:00,006 - Normal? - Yes. 626 00:29:00,040 --> 00:29:04,878 Like, how is it possible that you and Faith both grew up here? 627 00:29:04,911 --> 00:29:07,447 - Difference between us is I got out. 628 00:29:07,480 --> 00:29:09,916 I went to London on a work permit and well, 629 00:29:09,949 --> 00:29:12,986 when I got back and we started our families, 630 00:29:13,019 --> 00:29:16,256 I don't think she's ever forgiven me for leaving her. 631 00:29:17,023 --> 00:29:19,492 I'm Nora, by the way. 632 00:29:19,526 --> 00:29:22,429 - Carol. (giggles) - Carol. 633 00:29:22,462 --> 00:29:23,863 Christmas Carol. 634 00:29:23,897 --> 00:29:25,432 Ha, ha, how seasonally apt! 635 00:29:25,465 --> 00:29:27,500 Ha! Lovely. 636 00:29:27,534 --> 00:29:29,869 (gentle chiming music plays) 637 00:29:35,942 --> 00:29:38,078 - I brought some refreshments. 638 00:29:38,111 --> 00:29:42,315 Oh Beth, that's too big. - It's a maximalistic approach. 639 00:29:42,349 --> 00:29:45,218 And besides, you were the one who told us to make them. 640 00:29:45,251 --> 00:29:48,054 - Yes, but I want them to be pretty so I can put them on the mantle. 641 00:29:48,088 --> 00:29:51,925 - I told you, the only way to win is not to play the game. 642 00:29:51,958 --> 00:29:54,461 - More eggnog, Mom? - Ooh, can I have rum in it? 643 00:29:54,494 --> 00:29:56,062 - Ha, ha. - Oh. 644 00:29:56,096 --> 00:29:59,165 - Oh, Max, that's nice. That is pretty. 645 00:29:59,199 --> 00:30:02,602 It might be your best one yet. - Uh, it's coming together. 646 00:30:02,635 --> 00:30:05,538 - That earned my boy a top up! - Thanks, Mom. 647 00:30:05,572 --> 00:30:07,907 - What about Carol's house? 648 00:30:07,941 --> 00:30:09,909 The one that actually looks good? 649 00:30:09,943 --> 00:30:11,378 - Yeah, it's beautiful. 650 00:30:11,411 --> 00:30:13,013 - Thanks, babe. 651 00:30:13,046 --> 00:30:15,949 - Yes, it's very... restrained. 652 00:30:15,982 --> 00:30:19,886 - That's me. Measured and restrained. (chuckles) 653 00:30:19,919 --> 00:30:21,988 - Oh, I forgot to ask, 654 00:30:22,022 --> 00:30:24,524 how was the country store, you two? 655 00:30:24,557 --> 00:30:26,960 - Very quaint. - Mm-hmm. 656 00:30:26,993 --> 00:30:30,497 - I know how new and fancy everything is in L.A., 657 00:30:30,530 --> 00:30:35,001 but sometimes you have to come back home in order to get that country charm. 658 00:30:35,035 --> 00:30:37,537 Right, Max? - Yeah, yeah. 659 00:30:37,570 --> 00:30:40,640 You know, I mean, I love Redbridge and I... 660 00:30:40,674 --> 00:30:43,043 also love L.A. 661 00:30:43,543 --> 00:30:45,078 Equally. 662 00:30:45,111 --> 00:30:47,514 Both of them. (tense music) 663 00:30:47,547 --> 00:30:49,516 - Cool. 664 00:30:49,549 --> 00:30:51,484 (clears throat) 665 00:30:56,022 --> 00:30:58,992 - Hey Carol, you wanna come with me for a sec? 666 00:30:59,025 --> 00:31:01,628 - Um... - Trust me, you need this. 667 00:31:01,661 --> 00:31:04,197 - Okay. 668 00:31:05,131 --> 00:31:07,667 (gentle, chiming music) 669 00:31:07,701 --> 00:31:12,138 So, what are we doing, exactly? - You know how some people go to therapy? 670 00:31:12,172 --> 00:31:13,540 - Yeah. 671 00:31:13,573 --> 00:31:16,176 - This... is my therapy. 672 00:31:17,243 --> 00:31:20,013 It's easy. Okay, so first you pick a can, 673 00:31:20,046 --> 00:31:22,115 and then, you think about a person 674 00:31:22,148 --> 00:31:26,019 who really, really annoys you, and then... 675 00:31:27,053 --> 00:31:28,688 (snowball thuds, can crashes) - Ooh! 676 00:31:28,722 --> 00:31:31,157 Instant stress relief. 677 00:31:31,191 --> 00:31:34,060 (laughs) I was thinking of Max on that one. 678 00:31:34,094 --> 00:31:36,229 (laughs) - Come on, try it! 679 00:31:37,263 --> 00:31:39,165 - Uh... okay. 680 00:31:39,199 --> 00:31:41,468 Um... 681 00:31:41,501 --> 00:31:42,702 (snowball splashes lightly) 682 00:31:42,736 --> 00:31:44,537 - Okay, uh, it-it was your first go. 683 00:31:44,571 --> 00:31:46,439 Let's try again. 684 00:31:46,473 --> 00:31:50,276 And this time, really, really 685 00:31:50,310 --> 00:31:53,179 think about Faith. 686 00:31:53,213 --> 00:31:55,315 (laughs) 687 00:31:57,050 --> 00:31:59,486 (inhales and exhales deeply) 688 00:32:00,720 --> 00:32:02,655 (snowball thuds, can crashes) - Oh! 689 00:32:02,689 --> 00:32:04,591 (laughs) 690 00:32:04,624 --> 00:32:06,259 - Okay! 691 00:32:06,292 --> 00:32:08,228 You did amazing! 692 00:32:08,261 --> 00:32:11,264 - That felt so good. (laughs) 693 00:32:11,297 --> 00:32:12,699 Can I go again? 694 00:32:12,732 --> 00:32:14,634 - Does a bear go to the bathroom in the woods? 695 00:32:14,668 --> 00:32:16,436 - Uh... yeah? 696 00:32:16,469 --> 00:32:19,005 Okay. - Come on! 697 00:32:19,539 --> 00:32:22,342 (snowballs thwap) 698 00:32:22,375 --> 00:32:24,044 (laughs) 699 00:32:24,077 --> 00:32:27,280 - Nailed it! - Oh my gosh! 700 00:32:29,749 --> 00:32:31,785 - Why are your hands so cold? 701 00:32:31,818 --> 00:32:35,055 - I don't know. - Okay. 702 00:32:35,088 --> 00:32:38,124 Not suspicious at all. (chuckles lightly) 703 00:32:39,259 --> 00:32:42,062 Can we talk about what happened earlier? 704 00:32:42,595 --> 00:32:44,330 - Max, it's fine. 705 00:32:44,364 --> 00:32:49,102 I mean, yes, your mom did send us to meet your ex today 706 00:32:49,135 --> 00:32:52,806 and she pretty much told you to date her instead of me, 707 00:32:52,839 --> 00:32:55,408 but I'm... I'm over it. - She didn't say that. 708 00:32:56,810 --> 00:32:59,713 Okay, maybe she implied that. 709 00:33:00,313 --> 00:33:02,549 - Max, I'm not upset with you. 710 00:33:02,582 --> 00:33:04,684 I'm just disappointed. 711 00:33:05,385 --> 00:33:07,654 I mean, you were sitting right next to me. 712 00:33:07,687 --> 00:33:10,523 Why didn't you say anything back to her? - I know. I just... 713 00:33:10,557 --> 00:33:13,827 (tender music plays) My mom is complicated. 714 00:33:13,860 --> 00:33:16,463 And I was hoping... 715 00:33:17,831 --> 00:33:20,734 I know that this trip hasn't been easy for you, 716 00:33:20,767 --> 00:33:23,403 with her and all the Christmassy stuff, 717 00:33:23,436 --> 00:33:26,306 but I want you to know that I am here for you. - Mom! 718 00:33:26,339 --> 00:33:29,576 Put the tablet down! - Oh, my goodness. 719 00:33:31,277 --> 00:33:33,546 (laughs) 720 00:33:33,580 --> 00:33:36,049 You mean the world to me. 721 00:33:37,417 --> 00:33:39,452 - I know. 722 00:33:46,459 --> 00:33:47,560 - Beth! 723 00:33:47,594 --> 00:33:49,462 (whimsical music plays) 724 00:33:49,496 --> 00:33:52,298 Mom, where's Beth? - She said she's coming. 725 00:33:52,332 --> 00:33:54,167 - What has gotten into that girl lately? 726 00:33:54,200 --> 00:33:56,436 (newspaper crinkles) 727 00:33:56,469 --> 00:33:58,672 (phone buzzes) 728 00:34:01,708 --> 00:34:02,842 (sighs) 729 00:34:02,876 --> 00:34:05,345 - Ah! Carol, get your coat on. 730 00:34:05,378 --> 00:34:07,480 - Oh, actually, I was wondering if I could stay home tonight? 731 00:34:07,514 --> 00:34:09,315 I don't really know how to skate. 732 00:34:09,349 --> 00:34:10,784 - It's a family tradition. 733 00:34:10,817 --> 00:34:12,218 - Yeah, honey, I'll teach you how. 734 00:34:12,252 --> 00:34:15,722 It'll be like a Christmas movie. - But I don't have a winter coat, so. 735 00:34:15,755 --> 00:34:17,457 - That's okay, we've got spares. 736 00:34:17,490 --> 00:34:20,260 They're not the designer brand you're used to but they'll do. 737 00:34:20,293 --> 00:34:21,728 Beth! 738 00:34:21,761 --> 00:34:23,229 - Mom, I am right here. 739 00:34:23,263 --> 00:34:24,798 - Would you find Carol a winter coat? 740 00:34:24,831 --> 00:34:27,667 Just get her a small... men's small. 741 00:34:31,204 --> 00:34:34,607 (blades rasping on ice) (indistinct chatter) 742 00:34:34,641 --> 00:34:36,209 - Wow! 743 00:34:36,242 --> 00:34:37,877 Hey, do you think I'm gonna be okay? 744 00:34:37,911 --> 00:34:39,713 I can't really move in this. 745 00:34:39,746 --> 00:34:42,482 - You're fine! You're wearing that way better than I ever did. 746 00:34:42,515 --> 00:34:45,318 You look great. Okay, real question though is, 747 00:34:45,352 --> 00:34:48,154 do you want figure skates or hockey skates? 748 00:34:48,188 --> 00:34:49,856 - What's the difference? 749 00:34:49,889 --> 00:34:52,225 - Uh, you see that woman right there? 750 00:34:52,258 --> 00:34:54,828 Those, those are figure skates. 751 00:34:54,861 --> 00:34:56,896 - Figure skates. 752 00:34:56,930 --> 00:35:00,166 - Okay! Figure skates. 753 00:35:00,200 --> 00:35:02,769 (indistinct chatter) 754 00:35:02,802 --> 00:35:05,238 - Can you just give me five minutes? 755 00:35:05,271 --> 00:35:07,207 Uh, just have to check on something. 756 00:35:07,240 --> 00:35:08,641 But five minutes! I'll be right back. 757 00:35:08,675 --> 00:35:10,243 - Oh, okay, but-but what size shoe are you? 758 00:35:10,276 --> 00:35:13,246 I'm gonna guess. An eight, babe? 759 00:35:13,713 --> 00:35:15,749 Looks like an eight. 760 00:35:15,782 --> 00:35:18,785 (Slavic accent): But in Romania, ze ice come sooner. 761 00:35:18,818 --> 00:35:20,320 What is autumn? 762 00:35:20,353 --> 00:35:23,189 We go straight from summer to vinter. 763 00:35:23,223 --> 00:35:25,925 Ha, ha, ha, ha. - Excuse me, miss! 764 00:35:25,959 --> 00:35:27,894 Uh, excuse me! - So... 765 00:35:27,927 --> 00:35:30,497 comrades, I talk to pretty lady. 766 00:35:30,530 --> 00:35:32,432 Just one second. 767 00:35:36,703 --> 00:35:38,571 - Hi. 768 00:35:39,005 --> 00:35:40,573 Comrades? 769 00:35:40,607 --> 00:35:44,444 - Character's name, Natasha Vavrovsky. 770 00:35:44,944 --> 00:35:49,315 Former Olympic skater who moved to Vermont after the fall of the Berlin Wall. 771 00:35:49,349 --> 00:35:51,284 - Didn't the Berlin Wall go down in like, '89? 772 00:35:51,317 --> 00:35:53,286 (normal voice): So? - You're 32, so then... 773 00:35:53,319 --> 00:35:54,688 don't worry about it. 774 00:35:54,721 --> 00:35:58,224 It's just, oh, it's so good to see you. - It's good to see you, too. 775 00:35:58,258 --> 00:35:59,426 So, updates? 776 00:35:59,459 --> 00:36:02,228 Make it quick 'cause I think Max is on his way over here. 777 00:36:02,262 --> 00:36:05,732 - Okay. Bad news, pretty sure Max's mom wants to sabotage our relationship 778 00:36:05,765 --> 00:36:08,301 and set him up with his high school ex. - Wow! 779 00:36:08,335 --> 00:36:11,237 That's really bad. - Every time we have a tender moment, 780 00:36:11,271 --> 00:36:13,540 she just goes and ruins it. - What's the good news? 781 00:36:13,573 --> 00:36:14,941 - I found a way to get the recipe. 782 00:36:14,974 --> 00:36:18,778 Which is really good because Ian will not stop texting me about it. 783 00:36:18,812 --> 00:36:21,247 But I need your help. - What do I need to do? 784 00:36:21,281 --> 00:36:23,450 Direct me. - Okay, go back to the house. 785 00:36:23,483 --> 00:36:26,586 There should be a key in a sewing box in the master bedroom. 786 00:36:26,619 --> 00:36:30,290 I need you to find it for me. - Key, sewing box, master bedroom. 787 00:36:30,323 --> 00:36:33,493 Got it. Wait! Won't the house be locked? 788 00:36:33,526 --> 00:36:35,028 - No one locks their houses here. 789 00:36:35,061 --> 00:36:38,398 It's insane. It's like an all you can rob buffet. - What's my motivation? 790 00:36:38,431 --> 00:36:40,934 - Benji, your motivation is to be a good friend. Go! 791 00:36:40,967 --> 00:36:42,669 Go, go, go, go, go! - Hey! 792 00:36:42,702 --> 00:36:44,504 - Hey! - Here are your skates. You ready? 793 00:36:44,537 --> 00:36:46,573 - Yeah. Yeah. 794 00:36:47,841 --> 00:36:51,878 - Honestly, you're doing great... look, if my mom can do it, you can, too. 795 00:36:51,911 --> 00:36:56,349 Just remember, ice skating is 90% mental, 10% physical. 796 00:36:56,383 --> 00:36:59,052 - Are you sure it's not the other way around? (laughs) 797 00:36:59,085 --> 00:37:01,321 - Just... there you go. There you go. 798 00:37:01,354 --> 00:37:03,056 Glide, yes. 799 00:37:03,089 --> 00:37:06,559 (playful, devious music) 800 00:37:18,505 --> 00:37:19,839 - Okay. 801 00:37:19,873 --> 00:37:21,608 You're a down-and-out locksmith. 802 00:37:21,641 --> 00:37:24,644 After the crash in '08 wiped out your entire savings, 803 00:37:24,678 --> 00:37:27,547 you decided to apply your skills to a life of crime. 804 00:37:27,580 --> 00:37:30,884 Good. Yes. Okay. Now, action! 805 00:37:32,352 --> 00:37:35,422 Ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch...! 806 00:37:38,692 --> 00:37:40,794 (gasps) 807 00:37:40,827 --> 00:37:42,095 - Who the heck are you? 808 00:37:42,128 --> 00:37:44,064 - I'm, uh, a-a Christmas caroler. 809 00:37:44,097 --> 00:37:45,665 - Oh! - Wow! 810 00:37:45,699 --> 00:37:46,933 You're really old. 811 00:37:46,966 --> 00:37:49,102 I-I mean sorry... 812 00:37:49,135 --> 00:37:50,937 are you from Redbridge? 813 00:37:50,970 --> 00:37:52,739 - Born and raised. 814 00:37:52,772 --> 00:37:54,841 - So you must know all about the town and its people. 815 00:37:54,874 --> 00:37:59,079 - Well, in my day, the census still designated Redbridge as a village. 816 00:37:59,112 --> 00:38:00,747 (gasps) 817 00:38:00,780 --> 00:38:02,115 (playful music plays) 818 00:38:02,148 --> 00:38:04,818 - You didn't say anything about letting me go! - You've got this! 819 00:38:04,851 --> 00:38:06,586 Three, two, one! - No! 820 00:38:06,619 --> 00:38:08,321 Max! Max! 821 00:38:08,922 --> 00:38:10,690 (grunts) How do I turn? 822 00:38:10,724 --> 00:38:11,958 Max! 823 00:38:11,991 --> 00:38:13,727 Max! 824 00:38:14,661 --> 00:38:16,496 (coughs) 825 00:38:18,131 --> 00:38:19,699 - Hey, hey, are you okay? 826 00:38:19,733 --> 00:38:22,535 Did you hit your head? - No, I-I just fell, is all. 827 00:38:22,569 --> 00:38:23,803 Ow. Ooh! 828 00:38:23,837 --> 00:38:26,106 - Think you did a little more than that. - No, I'm fine. 829 00:38:26,139 --> 00:38:28,441 Really, I'm-I'm fine. - She sprained her ankle. 830 00:38:28,475 --> 00:38:29,843 Where's your sister? 831 00:38:29,876 --> 00:38:32,479 Beth! - Mom, I am right here. - Okay. 832 00:38:32,512 --> 00:38:35,749 We-we need to get her home and get her straight to bed. 833 00:38:35,782 --> 00:38:37,150 - Oh, n--. 834 00:38:37,183 --> 00:38:38,785 No, we don't, we don't need to go home. 835 00:38:38,818 --> 00:38:41,755 It's okay. I'm... fine. - We have to go home. 836 00:38:41,788 --> 00:38:43,623 (sighs) 837 00:38:43,656 --> 00:38:45,058 - Let's go home. 838 00:38:45,091 --> 00:38:46,092 - Now historically, 839 00:38:46,126 --> 00:38:49,429 there are two Redbridges and they hate each other, 840 00:38:49,462 --> 00:38:51,131 Northbridge and Southbridge. - Which side are you from? 841 00:38:51,164 --> 00:38:55,502 - Oh, I would rather sit in traffic than rub shoulders with those snobby Northbridgers. 842 00:38:55,535 --> 00:38:57,804 (tires rumble, approaching) 843 00:38:57,837 --> 00:38:59,773 - Uh well, look at the time, Mrs. Harmon. 844 00:38:59,806 --> 00:39:02,108 You have been a fountain of info. 845 00:39:02,142 --> 00:39:04,377 Thank you. - Pleasure. 846 00:39:05,912 --> 00:39:08,615 - Ow! Ow! I don't think I can put weight on it. 847 00:39:08,648 --> 00:39:11,751 Can you maybe carry me? - Yeah, no, of course, of course. 848 00:39:11,785 --> 00:39:13,820 (playful music) 849 00:39:17,757 --> 00:39:21,161 - Who was that, Mom? - Oh, just some chatty Christmas caroler. 850 00:39:21,194 --> 00:39:24,898 - Now, I don't wanna hear a peep from you for the rest of the night. 851 00:39:24,931 --> 00:39:26,800 - I'm fine, Faith. 852 00:39:26,833 --> 00:39:28,134 It's just a little pain. 853 00:39:28,168 --> 00:39:30,970 - Pain is the body's way of telling you that something's wrong. 854 00:39:31,004 --> 00:39:34,774 And when something's wrong, it's a mother's job to fix it. 855 00:39:34,808 --> 00:39:36,643 Forward. 856 00:39:38,945 --> 00:39:40,213 Back. 857 00:39:40,246 --> 00:39:42,682 Now, you have to stay off that ankle 858 00:39:42,716 --> 00:39:44,517 until the swelling goes down. 859 00:39:44,551 --> 00:39:46,886 I put a glass of water on the nightstand 860 00:39:46,920 --> 00:39:49,956 so there's no need for any late night trips to the kitchen. 861 00:39:49,989 --> 00:39:52,058 Okay? 862 00:39:52,092 --> 00:39:53,860 - Okay. - Good. 863 00:39:53,893 --> 00:39:55,762 Now rest up. 864 00:39:58,898 --> 00:40:00,900 (sighs) 865 00:40:00,934 --> 00:40:03,903 What happened today wasn't your fault. 866 00:40:09,142 --> 00:40:11,144 - I know, Mom, I just... 867 00:40:11,177 --> 00:40:14,547 I want Carol to like Redbridge. I want things to go well. 868 00:40:14,581 --> 00:40:16,850 Think she might be the one. 869 00:40:17,684 --> 00:40:20,186 It just feels like the universe is... 870 00:40:20,220 --> 00:40:22,689 conspiring against us or something. 871 00:40:22,722 --> 00:40:26,026 - Well, maybe the universe is giving you a sign. 872 00:40:28,294 --> 00:40:31,798 (inhales and exhales deeply) 873 00:40:35,602 --> 00:40:37,570 - Seriously, do we have to? 874 00:40:37,604 --> 00:40:39,272 (pan clangs in sink) 875 00:40:39,305 --> 00:40:41,975 - Mom, will you please talk to your granddaughter? 876 00:40:42,008 --> 00:40:45,045 - Beth, listen to your mother. - Give me that. 877 00:40:45,078 --> 00:40:49,249 - Yes, Beth, you are going, and so is Max, and so is Carol. 878 00:40:49,282 --> 00:40:52,519 Because volunteering at the soup kitchen is character building. 879 00:40:52,552 --> 00:40:55,855 - You know, Mom, Carol actually volunteers at a kitchen every week in Westlake. 880 00:40:55,889 --> 00:40:57,257 - This is so stupid. 881 00:40:57,290 --> 00:40:58,992 I'm a little old for character building. 882 00:40:59,025 --> 00:41:01,995 - Well, too bad, 'cause I want shoes on in five. 883 00:41:02,028 --> 00:41:03,997 Now march! 884 00:41:04,998 --> 00:41:06,866 Max, why don't you go with your sister? 885 00:41:06,900 --> 00:41:09,736 I-I'll drive Carol. I want some alone time. 886 00:41:09,769 --> 00:41:12,505 I've got a special treat for her. 887 00:41:13,073 --> 00:41:15,975 - Okay. Is that okay with you? 888 00:41:16,009 --> 00:41:17,544 - Y-yep. 889 00:41:17,577 --> 00:41:19,779 - All right, have fun. 890 00:41:20,880 --> 00:41:22,315 - Yeah, great. 891 00:41:22,349 --> 00:41:24,684 Can't wait. 892 00:41:27,921 --> 00:41:30,790 (ramp clatters) 893 00:41:32,325 --> 00:41:35,061 Oh, when you said a special treat you-- 894 00:41:35,095 --> 00:41:36,930 - I know, it's silly, right? 895 00:41:36,963 --> 00:41:39,065 We bought the van when Mom had her surgery. 896 00:41:39,099 --> 00:41:40,900 She had a bad hip and-- - Hmm. 897 00:41:40,934 --> 00:41:44,938 Look, this is really nice of you but I-I don't need this. 898 00:41:44,971 --> 00:41:47,640 I can get into the front seat just fine by myself. 899 00:41:47,674 --> 00:41:48,875 - Why take the risk? 900 00:41:48,908 --> 00:41:52,579 Max isn't always gonna be around to sweep you off your feet. 901 00:41:53,813 --> 00:41:55,882 We could use the wheelchair if you like. 902 00:41:55,915 --> 00:41:59,085 Do you wanna use the wheelchair? - No. 903 00:42:05,692 --> 00:42:08,028 - Put on your seatbelt. - Okay! 904 00:42:08,061 --> 00:42:10,063 See ya in four hours. - What? Where are you going? 905 00:42:10,096 --> 00:42:12,065 - Dude, Mom makes me volunteer here every other weekend. 906 00:42:12,098 --> 00:42:14,934 And besides, I was planning to see a friend today. 907 00:42:14,968 --> 00:42:17,337 - No, but you, but you... what am I supposed to do? 908 00:42:17,370 --> 00:42:18,705 - I don't know, you're a grown man. 909 00:42:18,738 --> 00:42:20,907 Go network or something. - Max? 910 00:42:20,940 --> 00:42:23,677 - Ah, perfect! See? You'll be fine! 911 00:42:23,710 --> 00:42:26,012 Okay, bye. Love you! 912 00:42:26,046 --> 00:42:29,349 - Hey, your mom said you might be coming along. - Yep. 913 00:42:29,382 --> 00:42:30,984 Here I am. - Okay, cool. 914 00:42:31,017 --> 00:42:34,087 Come on, I'll get you an apron. Let's do some good. 915 00:42:34,120 --> 00:42:36,322 - Let's... soup it up. 916 00:42:36,356 --> 00:42:37,924 Heh. 917 00:42:37,957 --> 00:42:39,859 Oh my... 918 00:42:54,741 --> 00:42:58,845 (engine revs and stops) 919 00:42:58,878 --> 00:43:02,015 - Why aren't we moving? - Just a little engine trouble. 920 00:43:02,048 --> 00:43:05,085 Nothing to worry about. (engine revs then stops) 921 00:43:05,118 --> 00:43:06,753 - Yeah. 922 00:43:06,786 --> 00:43:09,956 I'm gonna take a look under the hood. 923 00:43:24,037 --> 00:43:26,006 - I don't know what the problem could be. 924 00:43:26,039 --> 00:43:28,274 It's been a colder winter, yes, but generally-- 925 00:43:28,308 --> 00:43:30,977 - Wait, when was the last time you drove this car? 926 00:43:31,011 --> 00:43:35,181 - Uh... Mom's surgery was three years ago. 927 00:43:36,383 --> 00:43:39,452 - Three years? You haven't driven the car in three years? 928 00:43:39,486 --> 00:43:41,187 - Is that a problem? 929 00:43:42,188 --> 00:43:44,357 (sighs) - Yes. 930 00:43:44,391 --> 00:43:46,426 Because if you don't drive the car, 931 00:43:46,459 --> 00:43:48,194 then you can put stress on the battery 932 00:43:48,228 --> 00:43:50,797 and stress on the alternator. 933 00:43:53,199 --> 00:43:54,768 You know what? 934 00:43:54,801 --> 00:43:56,302 It's okay. It's not a problem. 935 00:43:56,336 --> 00:43:58,471 We're just gonna call Max and he'll come pick us up. 936 00:43:58,505 --> 00:44:01,074 Right, still broken. 937 00:44:02,275 --> 00:44:04,310 New plan, you call Max. 938 00:44:04,344 --> 00:44:06,980 - Oh, I don't have a phone, dear. 939 00:44:07,013 --> 00:44:08,448 (chuckles) 940 00:44:08,481 --> 00:44:12,452 What?! I just think they're a distraction. 941 00:44:12,485 --> 00:44:14,054 (sighs) 942 00:44:14,087 --> 00:44:17,457 - Okay, uh... Faith, this is, this is serious. 943 00:44:17,490 --> 00:44:20,026 We're out in the middle of nowhere and... 944 00:44:20,060 --> 00:44:22,462 it's freezing cold. What are we gonna do? 945 00:44:22,495 --> 00:44:25,098 - This isn't the middle of nowhere, Carol. This is Redbridge. 946 00:44:25,131 --> 00:44:28,368 Someone will come along and give us a ride. 947 00:44:28,401 --> 00:44:29,803 You'll see. 948 00:44:29,836 --> 00:44:31,404 For now, at least the van is warm. 949 00:44:31,438 --> 00:44:34,040 Let's get in. Come on! 950 00:44:37,110 --> 00:44:38,812 Come on! 951 00:44:46,786 --> 00:44:50,123 (engine revs and dies quickly) 952 00:44:50,156 --> 00:44:53,293 - And some mashed potatoes for you, m'lady. 953 00:44:53,326 --> 00:44:55,228 The gravy. 954 00:44:56,396 --> 00:44:58,531 There we go. Enjoy. - Here you go. 955 00:44:58,565 --> 00:45:01,101 You know, you might have a knack for this. 956 00:45:01,134 --> 00:45:02,502 You're pretty good. 957 00:45:02,535 --> 00:45:05,372 - I found that it's all in the wrist. 958 00:45:05,405 --> 00:45:07,440 See? Check this out. Boop! 959 00:45:07,474 --> 00:45:10,176 Look at that, right? (laughs) - Ah! 960 00:45:10,210 --> 00:45:12,512 - Oh! - Okay, no, no, no, don't-don't panic. 961 00:45:12,545 --> 00:45:13,980 I can, I can fix this. 962 00:45:14,014 --> 00:45:15,949 - Oh, no, no, no. - I'm guessing 963 00:45:15,982 --> 00:45:17,984 I probably shouldn't stick my hand in there, should I? 964 00:45:18,018 --> 00:45:20,186 - What do you think? - Yeah, feeling like I'm getting a hard no. 965 00:45:20,220 --> 00:45:22,188 - Here. Got it. - That's making a lot more sense. 966 00:45:22,222 --> 00:45:24,090 - There ya go. - Ah. - Good as new. 967 00:45:24,124 --> 00:45:27,060 - Food Safe is gonna love you. Um, I owe you. Thank you. 968 00:45:27,093 --> 00:45:29,863 - Okay, well, buy me a coffee after this. 969 00:45:29,896 --> 00:45:33,099 - Um... yeah, I, okay, I-I hate to be that person 970 00:45:33,133 --> 00:45:35,135 who's like, 'Hey, I have a girlfriend' but I have one. 971 00:45:35,168 --> 00:45:37,504 - Max, I met her. She seems cool. 972 00:45:37,537 --> 00:45:39,572 Seriously, I'm not coming on to you here. 973 00:45:39,606 --> 00:45:42,075 I just wanna catch up. 974 00:45:43,209 --> 00:45:44,811 - Okay. Sure. 975 00:45:44,844 --> 00:45:46,913 Let's do it. Sounds good. 976 00:45:46,946 --> 00:45:50,817 (shivering) - Can't feel my pinky fingers. 977 00:45:50,850 --> 00:45:54,254 - You wouldn't be so cold if you wore a warmer jacket. 978 00:45:54,287 --> 00:45:57,957 - It's a Benedicto and it's been two hours, Faith. 979 00:45:57,991 --> 00:46:01,227 - Well, patience is a virtue, dear. 980 00:46:01,261 --> 00:46:02,862 (exhales) 981 00:46:03,897 --> 00:46:05,298 - You know what? 982 00:46:05,331 --> 00:46:07,834 I've got a better idea. (door clunks open) 983 00:46:07,867 --> 00:46:10,136 - Carol... 984 00:46:11,438 --> 00:46:13,173 Carol! 985 00:46:13,206 --> 00:46:14,841 What are you doing? 986 00:46:14,874 --> 00:46:16,343 - You can stay here if you want, but I'm going home. 987 00:46:16,376 --> 00:46:19,579 And if it means that I have to walk the whole way there, then so be it. 988 00:46:19,612 --> 00:46:22,582 - You can't! You'll freeze to death. - We'll freeze to death here. 989 00:46:22,615 --> 00:46:25,852 And if I leave now then I should be back at the house within a couple hours. 990 00:46:25,885 --> 00:46:28,321 - It's 16 miles. - What? 991 00:46:29,022 --> 00:46:31,324 It's five miles between town and the house. 992 00:46:31,358 --> 00:46:35,161 How is it 16 miles from here? - We... took the scenic route. 993 00:46:35,929 --> 00:46:38,932 But it's only seven miles if we cut through the woods. 994 00:46:38,965 --> 00:46:42,836 (annoyed music slowly brightens) 995 00:46:50,276 --> 00:46:53,346 Seven miles is still a lot of miles. 996 00:46:53,380 --> 00:46:55,248 Come on! 997 00:46:55,281 --> 00:46:57,250 Better than 16. 998 00:46:58,518 --> 00:46:59,552 - Don't-- 999 00:46:59,586 --> 00:47:02,122 (grunting) 1000 00:47:03,623 --> 00:47:05,425 Ow! 1001 00:47:06,693 --> 00:47:09,129 (grunting) 1002 00:47:12,966 --> 00:47:15,201 - So, you're a handyman for the rich and famous? 1003 00:47:15,235 --> 00:47:18,371 - Ha. Not like A-listers, but yeah, kind of. 1004 00:47:18,405 --> 00:47:22,175 The thing is, a lot of people in L.A. aren't very well adjusted. 1005 00:47:22,208 --> 00:47:27,280 They like their crystals, which is cool but crystals can't re-tile someone's floor, so. 1006 00:47:27,313 --> 00:47:29,416 - And how does Carol fit into all of this? 1007 00:47:29,449 --> 00:47:32,385 Not a movie star, right? - No, definitely not. 1008 00:47:32,419 --> 00:47:34,120 - And does she like it here? 1009 00:47:34,154 --> 00:47:37,190 You know, with Faith, and everything? - Hmm... 1010 00:47:37,223 --> 00:47:40,160 - Can I give you some advice? 1011 00:47:40,193 --> 00:47:43,963 - On Carol? - About everything, Max. 1012 00:47:43,997 --> 00:47:47,367 You're a nice guy but you can't please everyone. 1013 00:47:47,400 --> 00:47:49,502 Uh, let me make this super simple for you. 1014 00:47:49,536 --> 00:47:52,939 If you had to make anyone in the world happy, who would it be? 1015 00:47:52,972 --> 00:47:54,274 - Carol, easy. 1016 00:47:54,307 --> 00:47:56,276 Is that a trick question? - Well, good. 1017 00:47:56,309 --> 00:47:59,579 What do you do if making Carol happy makes your mom unhappy? 1018 00:47:59,612 --> 00:48:02,482 Who do you pick? - Right. 1019 00:48:02,515 --> 00:48:06,619 - I didn't wanna bring this up but your mom is clearly trying to set us up. 1020 00:48:06,653 --> 00:48:10,357 If you love Carol, then you have to be okay with disappointing your mom. 1021 00:48:10,390 --> 00:48:12,425 It's time you learned to stand up to her. 1022 00:48:12,459 --> 00:48:15,128 - I just wish that she could see Carol the way that I do. 1023 00:48:15,161 --> 00:48:17,130 - Maybe she just needs a nudge in the right direction. 1024 00:48:17,163 --> 00:48:19,566 And you can do it. I know you can. 1025 00:48:19,599 --> 00:48:21,301 My car's that way. 1026 00:48:21,334 --> 00:48:25,071 Oh, my mom says she has an ace in the hole for the bake-off. 1027 00:48:25,105 --> 00:48:28,108 I don't know what that means and I really don't wanna ask, 1028 00:48:28,141 --> 00:48:29,576 but just tell Faith to be careful. 1029 00:48:29,609 --> 00:48:30,643 - Thanks, Nat. - Bye. 1030 00:48:30,677 --> 00:48:32,579 - Take care. 1031 00:48:32,612 --> 00:48:34,581 - Carol! 1032 00:48:34,614 --> 00:48:36,349 Wait! 1033 00:48:36,383 --> 00:48:38,451 Let's just take a break for a minute. 1034 00:48:38,485 --> 00:48:43,456 - We can't take a break 'cause someone decided to drive us 16 miles out of town. 1035 00:48:43,490 --> 00:48:45,725 - Oh, so this is all my fault? 1036 00:48:45,759 --> 00:48:47,327 - Yes, this is all your fault. 1037 00:48:47,360 --> 00:48:50,497 - I don't appreciate your tone. - Here we go again. - No, you listen to me! 1038 00:48:50,530 --> 00:48:53,333 You came into my house, you commandeered my son. 1039 00:48:53,366 --> 00:48:56,636 - What? - And you did it with such a haughty disdain. 1040 00:48:56,670 --> 00:48:59,205 Not a drop of love for Christmas, 1041 00:48:59,239 --> 00:49:02,175 not a single bit of respect for our family and our traditions. 1042 00:49:02,208 --> 00:49:05,111 - I tried, okay? I tried. 1043 00:49:07,747 --> 00:49:10,383 You wanna know why I hate the holidays? 1044 00:49:10,417 --> 00:49:13,653 You wanna know what Christmas was like for me growing up? 1045 00:49:14,354 --> 00:49:17,057 Well, when I was eight, it was my mom leaving. 1046 00:49:18,258 --> 00:49:22,462 Forget presents or a tree, all I wanted was a goodbye. 1047 00:49:22,495 --> 00:49:26,566 So, I'm sorry if I don't have enough Christmas spirit for you. 1048 00:49:26,599 --> 00:49:30,170 I'm sorry if I don't feel comfortable being around a loving mother, 1049 00:49:30,203 --> 00:49:32,505 but don't you dare say I didn't try. 1050 00:49:32,539 --> 00:49:34,307 (melancholy music plays) 1051 00:49:34,341 --> 00:49:36,076 - Why didn't you say any of this sooner? 1052 00:49:36,109 --> 00:49:38,111 - Because it wouldn't have mattered, Faith. 1053 00:49:38,144 --> 00:49:40,146 The second you opened that door and saw me, 1054 00:49:40,180 --> 00:49:43,149 you decided that I would never be good enough for Max. 1055 00:49:46,853 --> 00:49:49,823 - Max's father 1056 00:49:49,856 --> 00:49:53,059 died when Beth was a child. 1057 00:49:53,093 --> 00:49:55,195 I don't talk about it much. 1058 00:49:55,228 --> 00:49:58,431 Larry was the love of my life. 1059 00:49:59,332 --> 00:50:01,101 Fun. 1060 00:50:01,134 --> 00:50:03,403 We built all these traditions together. 1061 00:50:03,436 --> 00:50:05,372 As a family. 1062 00:50:07,240 --> 00:50:10,276 After you lose a loved one, you begin to get scared. 1063 00:50:10,310 --> 00:50:13,146 Scared that you're gonna lose another. 1064 00:50:14,247 --> 00:50:18,184 And fear makes people do horrible things. 1065 00:50:18,218 --> 00:50:21,554 You get anxious, you get protective, 1066 00:50:21,588 --> 00:50:24,224 and that's where I went wrong. 1067 00:50:25,759 --> 00:50:27,861 I've been treating you like 1068 00:50:27,894 --> 00:50:30,430 you're something I need to protect Max from 1069 00:50:30,463 --> 00:50:34,401 when I should have been treating you like a daughter. 1070 00:50:35,669 --> 00:50:37,437 Or at least a friend. 1071 00:50:37,470 --> 00:50:40,840 - Faith, I don't know what to say. 1072 00:50:40,874 --> 00:50:43,476 - You don't have to say anything. 1073 00:50:46,279 --> 00:50:48,381 We have a ways to go. 1074 00:50:48,415 --> 00:50:51,484 Will you let me wrap that for you? 1075 00:50:58,191 --> 00:51:02,362 - Wait, what brand is that? 1076 00:51:04,497 --> 00:51:06,166 (laughs) 1077 00:51:06,199 --> 00:51:08,368 - Let's go find a place to sit. 1078 00:51:12,572 --> 00:51:14,207 - Hey! 1079 00:51:14,240 --> 00:51:15,875 You lot build any character? 1080 00:51:15,909 --> 00:51:18,611 - Uh, oh yeah, Beth definitely did. - Ha, ha, what about Carol? 1081 00:51:18,645 --> 00:51:20,347 - Mom and Carol were a no-show Grandma. 1082 00:51:20,380 --> 00:51:21,681 - That doesn't make any sense. 1083 00:51:21,715 --> 00:51:23,683 They left 20 minutes after you did. - What? 1084 00:51:23,717 --> 00:51:26,419 Uh, I'm gonna go check to see if the van's in the garage. - Don't bother. 1085 00:51:26,453 --> 00:51:28,655 - Oh! - We left that hunk of junk on the top of Hillcrest. 1086 00:51:28,688 --> 00:51:30,690 - Uh, what exactly were you doing on Hillcrest? 1087 00:51:30,724 --> 00:51:32,726 - Are you okay? - Beth, go put on the kettle. 1088 00:51:32,759 --> 00:51:34,928 We have to get Carol off her feet. - I'll help her. 1089 00:51:34,961 --> 00:51:36,696 - Seriously, we're fine. 1090 00:51:36,730 --> 00:51:39,632 If we can brave the wilderness, we can handle a few steps. 1091 00:51:39,666 --> 00:51:42,535 - You are such a trooper. - Oh, thank you, Faith. 1092 00:51:42,569 --> 00:51:44,637 - Whoa, what is, what is happening here? 1093 00:51:44,671 --> 00:51:47,841 And when you say brave the wilderness, do you mean like, metaphorically or like-- 1094 00:51:47,874 --> 00:51:49,442 - Come on, let's go. 1095 00:51:49,476 --> 00:51:52,312 We gotta get-- - ... wild wilderness? (laughs) 1096 00:51:54,381 --> 00:51:55,882 - Can you help, please? 1097 00:51:55,915 --> 00:51:57,650 - Yeah, I-I'm just back here processing. 1098 00:51:57,684 --> 00:51:59,285 Yeah, of course. 1099 00:51:59,319 --> 00:52:01,921 How are you feeling? - Better. 1100 00:52:01,955 --> 00:52:04,391 - Good. 1101 00:52:04,424 --> 00:52:07,560 So, learned a lot of interesting things today. 1102 00:52:07,594 --> 00:52:10,397 Uh, one, the food is surprisingly nice at the soup kitchen. 1103 00:52:10,430 --> 00:52:13,800 Two, my sister is scary good at lying. 1104 00:52:13,833 --> 00:52:15,335 Like, it's actually very concerning. 1105 00:52:15,368 --> 00:52:19,973 And three, I should never, ever let you get in the car with my mom again. 1106 00:52:20,006 --> 00:52:21,841 - Max, it wasn't that bad, really. 1107 00:52:21,875 --> 00:52:25,779 - So you didn't trek through the woods in freezing temperatures? 1108 00:52:25,812 --> 00:52:27,747 - Okay, we did, but... 1109 00:52:27,781 --> 00:52:29,549 we handled it. 1110 00:52:29,582 --> 00:52:31,651 And if anything, 1111 00:52:31,685 --> 00:52:35,822 I kinda like your mom more now that we almost died together. 1112 00:52:35,855 --> 00:52:37,424 - Really? - I don't know. 1113 00:52:37,457 --> 00:52:39,793 I'll probably have to work it out in therapy. 1114 00:52:39,826 --> 00:52:41,828 I'm kidding! 1115 00:52:41,861 --> 00:52:43,930 I'm fine. - Okay... 1116 00:52:43,963 --> 00:52:45,765 Rest up. 1117 00:52:45,799 --> 00:52:47,500 Tomorrow's a big day, okay? 1118 00:52:47,534 --> 00:52:49,569 Means a lot to parents. - Okay. 1119 00:52:49,602 --> 00:52:52,205 (chuckles lightly) - Come here. 1120 00:52:52,872 --> 00:52:54,574 - You okay? - Yeah. 1121 00:52:54,607 --> 00:52:56,409 I am now. 1122 00:52:57,811 --> 00:52:59,579 Get some sleep. - Okay. 1123 00:52:59,612 --> 00:53:02,782 (singing) * Oh, Christmas tree oh, Christmas tree * 1124 00:53:02,816 --> 00:53:06,553 - So, the list isn't long, asparagus, potatoes, clementines. 1125 00:53:06,586 --> 00:53:09,289 Wait, wasn't Beth supposed to get those? 1126 00:53:09,322 --> 00:53:11,324 - Beth doesn't really do errands. 1127 00:53:11,358 --> 00:53:13,593 - Okay, we'll get clementines, then. - Merry Christmas! 1128 00:53:13,626 --> 00:53:15,995 - Hey! Merry Christmas! - Oh, Merry Christmas! 1129 00:53:16,029 --> 00:53:17,831 - Ho... oh... - Oh, don't give me that look. 1130 00:53:17,864 --> 00:53:21,267 He came out of nowhere. - You still said it. - It was a reflex. 1131 00:53:21,301 --> 00:53:23,370 - Mm-hmm. (singing) 1132 00:53:24,471 --> 00:53:27,741 * Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree * 1133 00:53:27,774 --> 00:53:30,276 - Actually, uh, new idea. 1134 00:53:30,310 --> 00:53:32,879 Why don't we split up and tackle this list separately? 1135 00:53:32,912 --> 00:53:34,247 - Why would we do that? - Cool, babe. 1136 00:53:34,280 --> 00:53:37,717 See ya back here in an hour. - No, I wanna shop with you! - Bye! 1137 00:53:37,751 --> 00:53:40,920 - Carrots, pasta sauce... 1138 00:53:40,954 --> 00:53:42,889 - Girl, what are you doing? 1139 00:53:42,922 --> 00:53:44,991 I thought you were gonna lay low? 1140 00:53:45,025 --> 00:53:47,594 - I have been laid low. 1141 00:53:47,627 --> 00:53:49,696 By my muse. 1142 00:53:49,729 --> 00:53:52,399 (cries) - Oh, no. 1143 00:54:01,374 --> 00:54:03,476 - Nice job, Beth. 1144 00:54:03,943 --> 00:54:05,512 - Thank you? 1145 00:54:05,545 --> 00:54:07,514 - Mom, would you like me to get your tablet 1146 00:54:07,547 --> 00:54:09,382 so you have something to watch while you chop? 1147 00:54:09,416 --> 00:54:11,851 - That would be lovely, thank you. 1148 00:54:11,885 --> 00:54:15,055 (curious music plays) 1149 00:54:15,088 --> 00:54:16,489 - Something's not right. - No. 1150 00:54:16,523 --> 00:54:19,526 Normally she'd be taking it away from me, not fetching it for me. 1151 00:54:19,559 --> 00:54:21,528 - You think it's a midlife crisis? 1152 00:54:21,561 --> 00:54:24,097 - No, she's already had one of those. 1153 00:54:24,130 --> 00:54:26,599 (footsteps thud, approaching) - Here ya go! 1154 00:54:27,534 --> 00:54:30,770 Who's in the mood for cocktails? 1155 00:54:30,804 --> 00:54:32,872 - Yeah. 1156 00:54:35,842 --> 00:54:37,944 - When you say your muse... 1157 00:54:37,977 --> 00:54:39,846 - My whole reason for being, Carol. 1158 00:54:39,879 --> 00:54:41,948 I've been with the people of Redbridge for days. 1159 00:54:41,981 --> 00:54:43,483 Watching them, observing their ways. 1160 00:54:43,516 --> 00:54:47,554 When I talked to Max's grandmother the other night, everything became clear. 1161 00:54:47,587 --> 00:54:51,358 (exhales) The show can't go on. - Show? 1162 00:54:51,391 --> 00:54:52,959 You mean your play? 1163 00:54:52,992 --> 00:54:55,862 You're cancelling your play? - You don't understand, Carol. 1164 00:54:55,895 --> 00:54:59,099 This town has been around for hundreds of years. 1165 00:54:59,132 --> 00:55:02,969 When I was working with Santa the other day and meeting everybody, I realized 1166 00:55:03,003 --> 00:55:07,440 there is no way for me to distill all that culture into one performance. 1167 00:55:07,474 --> 00:55:10,043 - Benji, do you even hear what you're saying? 1168 00:55:10,076 --> 00:55:12,579 That is insane. You are an actor. 1169 00:55:12,612 --> 00:55:14,581 Performing is what you do. 1170 00:55:14,614 --> 00:55:16,850 No matter how crazy the world is 1171 00:55:16,883 --> 00:55:20,854 or how many things get in your way, you always pull through. 1172 00:55:20,887 --> 00:55:22,455 Don't stop now. 1173 00:55:22,489 --> 00:55:24,124 You've got this. 1174 00:55:24,157 --> 00:55:26,159 - You're so lucky. 1175 00:55:26,192 --> 00:55:28,528 You're surrounded by Max's family. 1176 00:55:28,561 --> 00:55:30,630 They're your village. 1177 00:55:30,663 --> 00:55:34,134 No matter how hard I try to blend in here, I just... 1178 00:55:34,167 --> 00:55:35,468 (blows out breath) 1179 00:55:35,502 --> 00:55:38,104 I don't have those kinds of relationships. 1180 00:55:38,138 --> 00:55:40,640 - You've got me. 1181 00:55:41,775 --> 00:55:44,444 - I don't know what I'd do without you. 1182 00:55:44,477 --> 00:55:47,580 (tender music plays) 1183 00:56:03,930 --> 00:56:05,999 (bright chime) 1184 00:56:06,032 --> 00:56:08,001 - Where is he? 1185 00:56:09,169 --> 00:56:11,037 - Carol? 1186 00:56:11,805 --> 00:56:14,774 Hello, how are you? - Nora, hi! - Ha, ha! 1187 00:56:14,808 --> 00:56:19,045 Ooh, so... how is it over there at the Harmon household? 1188 00:56:19,079 --> 00:56:20,480 Surviving? 1189 00:56:20,513 --> 00:56:22,816 - That's one word to describe it, yeah. 1190 00:56:22,849 --> 00:56:26,486 Heh. - Well, I hope Faith isn't being too hard on you. 1191 00:56:26,519 --> 00:56:28,888 We all know how controlling that woman is. 1192 00:56:28,922 --> 00:56:31,791 - She's actually growing on me. - Hmm? 1193 00:56:31,825 --> 00:56:34,994 - I mean, don't get me wrong, she is totally controlling but... 1194 00:56:35,028 --> 00:56:36,696 ... I kinda get it now. 1195 00:56:36,730 --> 00:56:38,665 I mean, she loves her family. 1196 00:56:38,698 --> 00:56:41,968 Makes her a little crazy. - Oh, well, that is so true. 1197 00:56:42,002 --> 00:56:43,703 And the Christmas cringles? 1198 00:56:43,737 --> 00:56:46,973 Did you manage to uh... find the recipe? 1199 00:56:47,007 --> 00:56:49,242 - No, not yet. - Oh. 1200 00:56:49,275 --> 00:56:51,978 - To be honest, so much has happened in the last day 1201 00:56:52,012 --> 00:56:56,216 that I kinda forgot about it, which is not great for my job back in L.A. 1202 00:56:56,249 --> 00:56:57,884 (sighs) - Well... 1203 00:56:57,917 --> 00:57:01,654 if you do manage to get a hold of that recipe, 1204 00:57:01,688 --> 00:57:03,723 I'd love to hear from you. 1205 00:57:03,757 --> 00:57:07,227 Here's my card. My home address is on the back. 1206 00:57:07,260 --> 00:57:09,562 Call me. We'll have a drink some time. 1207 00:57:09,596 --> 00:57:11,598 Ha, ha, ha. Ta-ta! 1208 00:57:14,267 --> 00:57:17,504 - Hey, was that Nora Shindler? 1209 00:57:17,537 --> 00:57:19,239 - Yeah, you know her? - Uh, yeah. 1210 00:57:19,272 --> 00:57:22,642 She's been placing second to my mom in the bake-off for years. 1211 00:57:22,676 --> 00:57:24,644 Think it's kinda starting to get to her. 1212 00:57:24,678 --> 00:57:27,247 - Is everyone here obsessed with the Christmas bake-off? 1213 00:57:27,280 --> 00:57:28,915 - Hey... it's a small town. 1214 00:57:28,948 --> 00:57:31,918 There's not a lot to get excited about. (laughs) 1215 00:57:31,951 --> 00:57:34,754 (gentle music plays) 1216 00:57:38,024 --> 00:57:40,627 - Gonna ruin your appetite. 1217 00:57:41,327 --> 00:57:43,630 (cookie crackles) (laughs) 1218 00:57:43,663 --> 00:57:45,732 - Mmmm. - Fair. 1219 00:57:45,765 --> 00:57:49,736 Uh, will you please tell Carol it's almost dinner time? 1220 00:57:49,769 --> 00:57:51,871 I made a vegetarian lasagna, 1221 00:57:51,905 --> 00:57:53,673 just in case she doesn't eat meat. 1222 00:57:53,707 --> 00:57:55,275 And don't make it sound like an order. 1223 00:57:55,308 --> 00:57:58,078 I don't want here thinking I'm some kinda... monster-in-law. 1224 00:57:58,111 --> 00:57:59,746 - Oh. 1225 00:58:02,015 --> 00:58:06,152 My mother has cordially invited you to... wow! 1226 00:58:06,186 --> 00:58:08,321 Wow, what is this? - Does it look dumb? 1227 00:58:08,355 --> 00:58:10,790 - No! No, it looks... h-hold on. 1228 00:58:10,824 --> 00:58:12,759 Are you... are you running a temperature, 1229 00:58:12,792 --> 00:58:15,261 because you and my mom are both a little off right now. 1230 00:58:15,295 --> 00:58:16,996 - I'm not delirious, Max. 1231 00:58:17,030 --> 00:58:19,065 I thought it would be a nice thing to do. 1232 00:58:19,099 --> 00:58:21,568 Kinda like a peace offering. 1233 00:58:21,601 --> 00:58:22,969 - That's thoughtful. 1234 00:58:23,003 --> 00:58:24,904 - I know that Christmas is important to your mom, 1235 00:58:24,938 --> 00:58:27,140 so I just thought I should at least make the effort. 1236 00:58:27,173 --> 00:58:29,676 Seriously though, does it look bad? 1237 00:58:29,709 --> 00:58:31,778 - Well, I mean, it's not Prada but... 1238 00:58:31,811 --> 00:58:33,813 it suits you really well. I'll see you down there. 1239 00:58:36,116 --> 00:58:38,852 (gentle music continues) 1240 00:59:03,076 --> 00:59:04,978 - Oh. 1241 00:59:06,146 --> 00:59:09,582 (clasp clicks) - Oh! 1242 00:59:10,750 --> 00:59:14,387 You've been moved. 1243 00:59:14,421 --> 00:59:17,157 (key rattles) (lid claps shut) 1244 00:59:19,025 --> 00:59:20,293 - Beth? 1245 00:59:20,326 --> 00:59:22,896 What're you doin'? - What are you doing? 1246 00:59:22,929 --> 00:59:25,031 - Aren't you coming to dinner? - No. 1247 00:59:25,065 --> 00:59:27,934 And if I tell you why, do you promise not to say anything? 1248 00:59:27,967 --> 00:59:29,869 - Oh... yeah. 1249 00:59:29,903 --> 00:59:31,938 Of course. What's goin' on? 1250 00:59:31,971 --> 00:59:34,708 - Uh... I have been seeing this new girl 1251 00:59:34,741 --> 00:59:37,243 and I really don't want my mom to find out. - Oh. 1252 00:59:37,277 --> 00:59:39,012 Shoot, Beth, I... I'm so sorry. 1253 00:59:39,045 --> 00:59:41,381 I thought Faith would support you. - Of course she does. 1254 00:59:41,414 --> 00:59:44,217 - Sorry, I just thought that you meant-- - Dude, this is Vermont. 1255 00:59:44,250 --> 00:59:48,121 I have been out since I was 13 and my mom totally supports me in that. 1256 00:59:48,154 --> 00:59:51,891 The problem is she thinks that nobody is good enough for me. 1257 00:59:51,925 --> 00:59:54,394 - Yeah, that sounds more like Faith. (laughs) 1258 00:59:54,427 --> 00:59:56,262 The crazy thing is... 1259 00:59:56,296 --> 00:59:57,931 I want to tell her. 1260 00:59:57,964 --> 01:00:00,700 I don't wanna silo my mom off from the rest of my life, 1261 01:00:00,734 --> 01:00:02,936 but like, I see how she treats you 1262 01:00:02,969 --> 01:00:06,272 and I would rather die than subject another human being to that. 1263 01:00:06,306 --> 01:00:10,777 - Look, I'm not saying that I know your mom better than you do, but... 1264 01:00:10,810 --> 01:00:13,713 maybe try being direct with her. 1265 01:00:13,747 --> 01:00:15,915 I mean, really, really direct. 1266 01:00:15,949 --> 01:00:18,785 - You actually think that would work? - I do. 1267 01:00:18,818 --> 01:00:20,387 Your mom loves you 1268 01:00:20,420 --> 01:00:22,389 and I know she can be difficult, 1269 01:00:22,422 --> 01:00:24,457 but she just wants what's best for you. 1270 01:00:24,491 --> 01:00:27,293 The thing is only you know that, so eventually... 1271 01:00:27,327 --> 01:00:29,362 you just gotta tell her that. 1272 01:00:29,396 --> 01:00:31,398 - Dinner's ready! (footsteps stop suddenly) 1273 01:00:31,431 --> 01:00:34,334 What? Dinner's ready. 1274 01:00:34,367 --> 01:00:36,169 What are you doing here? 1275 01:00:36,803 --> 01:00:40,106 What are you doing here? - I'm going to see a friend! 1276 01:00:40,140 --> 01:00:42,976 - Friend. - Dinner! 1277 01:00:45,345 --> 01:00:47,781 - I mean, I think crystals are great, 1278 01:00:47,814 --> 01:00:50,116 but I just don't understand them as decorations. 1279 01:00:50,150 --> 01:00:51,851 - You've told us, honey. 1280 01:00:51,885 --> 01:00:53,486 - Here's the thing about crystals, they're just rocks! 1281 01:00:53,520 --> 01:00:55,088 You know? They're rocks. 1282 01:00:55,121 --> 01:00:57,457 - An engagement ring is just a rock. - Mom! 1283 01:00:57,490 --> 01:01:01,227 - I'm just saying never underestimate the power of a good rock. 1284 01:01:01,261 --> 01:01:03,329 (laughs) - So, Faith, 1285 01:01:03,363 --> 01:01:06,132 how are you feeling about the Christmas bake-off tomorrow? - Good! 1286 01:01:06,166 --> 01:01:08,868 I'll start baking after dinner and be in bed by 10:00. 1287 01:01:08,902 --> 01:01:14,341 - At this point, the bake-off is less of a competition and more of a ritualized takedown. 1288 01:01:14,374 --> 01:01:15,742 (laughs) - But I still think Faith 1289 01:01:15,775 --> 01:01:16,943 should enter something different. 1290 01:01:16,976 --> 01:01:18,378 Your entry's become downright boring. 1291 01:01:18,411 --> 01:01:21,147 - Natalie did tell me that Nora has something up her sleeve this year. 1292 01:01:21,181 --> 01:01:24,084 - Wait... when did Natalie say that? 1293 01:01:24,117 --> 01:01:28,121 (clicks tongue) - Uh... at the uh, soup kitchen. 1294 01:01:29,989 --> 01:01:32,225 Yeah. (fork clangs on plate) 1295 01:01:32,258 --> 01:01:33,960 - Um... Faith? 1296 01:01:33,993 --> 01:01:36,763 - Who wants pie? (disappointed music plays) 1297 01:01:37,263 --> 01:01:40,100 - The... separate cars. 1298 01:01:40,133 --> 01:01:42,869 The scenic route. 1299 01:01:42,902 --> 01:01:46,339 You didn't do that on purpose, did you? 1300 01:01:50,477 --> 01:01:52,045 Hmm. 1301 01:01:52,078 --> 01:01:55,281 Did you know Natalie was gonna be at the soup kitchen? 1302 01:01:57,117 --> 01:01:59,953 So, you were keeping Max and me apart. 1303 01:01:59,986 --> 01:02:02,155 You were trying to set them up. 1304 01:02:03,823 --> 01:02:06,292 (exhales) You gonna say anything? 1305 01:02:09,329 --> 01:02:11,164 Anyone? 1306 01:02:12,232 --> 01:02:13,967 Max? 1307 01:02:15,902 --> 01:02:18,271 - Baby, that's... that's a stretch. 1308 01:02:21,007 --> 01:02:24,244 - Thank you for the dinner. - Carol! 1309 01:02:24,277 --> 01:02:26,312 Carol, please! - No, Max! 1310 01:02:37,924 --> 01:02:39,292 - Carol, please wait. 1311 01:02:39,325 --> 01:02:43,063 C-can we just talk about this? - What is there to talk about, Max? 1312 01:02:45,298 --> 01:02:46,533 - Carol, come on! 1313 01:02:46,566 --> 01:02:49,102 We can work this out! - How? 1314 01:02:49,869 --> 01:02:51,905 Is this really what you want? 1315 01:02:51,938 --> 01:02:54,274 To spend your life in a tiny town 1316 01:02:54,307 --> 01:02:56,543 with your mom managing every part of your life? 1317 01:02:56,576 --> 01:02:58,578 Managing us? - No, of course it's not! 1318 01:02:58,611 --> 01:03:00,580 - Then why didn't you say anything back to her? 1319 01:03:00,613 --> 01:03:03,316 Why didn't you stick up for me? - I'm sorry! 1320 01:03:03,350 --> 01:03:06,586 I thought that if I remained neutral, then she would eventually come around. 1321 01:03:06,619 --> 01:03:09,022 I didn't know what I was supposed to do. 1322 01:03:09,622 --> 01:03:12,225 - You were supposed to be my boyfriend. 1323 01:03:13,026 --> 01:03:14,561 - Carol, I can see that now. Please! 1324 01:03:14,594 --> 01:03:18,231 Can we please just talk about his? 1325 01:03:18,264 --> 01:03:21,067 Wait-- (door slams) 1326 01:03:21,101 --> 01:03:24,070 (Carol): Go. (Max sighs) 1327 01:03:38,284 --> 01:03:40,120 (doorbell chimes) 1328 01:03:43,323 --> 01:03:45,158 - Oh! Carol. 1329 01:03:45,191 --> 01:03:47,961 Well, what an unexpected surprise. - Yeah. 1330 01:03:47,994 --> 01:03:49,662 I grabbed this on the way out. 1331 01:03:49,696 --> 01:03:51,064 (gasps) - Still want that recipe? 1332 01:03:51,097 --> 01:03:52,932 (chuckles) Come on in! 1333 01:03:57,570 --> 01:04:00,473 (broken-hearted music plays) 1334 01:04:04,144 --> 01:04:04,911 - Max. 1335 01:04:04,944 --> 01:04:07,347 Max, sweetie. 1336 01:04:16,523 --> 01:04:19,893 I am so, so sorry. 1337 01:04:21,661 --> 01:04:24,064 Maybe it's for the best. 1338 01:04:28,301 --> 01:04:30,003 - Mom... 1339 01:04:30,036 --> 01:04:33,540 why do you get to decide what's best for me? 1340 01:04:33,573 --> 01:04:35,608 I'm a grown man. 1341 01:04:36,309 --> 01:04:39,379 I know that Carol wasn't what you were expecting 1342 01:04:39,412 --> 01:04:42,449 when I brought my girlfriend home, but she's everything to me. 1343 01:04:43,583 --> 01:04:46,252 So, don't say that this is for the best 1344 01:04:46,286 --> 01:04:49,322 when in fact, this is the worst thing that has ever happened to me. 1345 01:04:51,458 --> 01:04:52,692 I love you, Mom, 1346 01:04:52,726 --> 01:04:55,061 and I know that life hasn't always been easy, 1347 01:04:55,095 --> 01:04:57,430 but right now, I need you to... 1348 01:04:57,464 --> 01:05:00,433 let me live my own life and-and make my own choices. 1349 01:05:02,068 --> 01:05:06,139 At this moment, which means giving me my own space. 1350 01:05:08,541 --> 01:05:10,443 - I understand. 1351 01:05:12,045 --> 01:05:14,214 I'll give you your space. 1352 01:05:18,618 --> 01:05:21,354 - Hey, Max, do you have a second? 1353 01:05:22,756 --> 01:05:26,493 - Grandma, I-I really don't wanna help you troubleshoot your tablet right now. 1354 01:05:26,526 --> 01:05:29,229 - You know why I like that tablet so much, Max? 1355 01:05:30,330 --> 01:05:33,133 Because at my age, you need a little stimulation. 1356 01:05:33,166 --> 01:05:36,336 My eyes are bad, my hearing is worse, and... 1357 01:05:36,369 --> 01:05:39,606 my joints feel like the squeaky wheel on a shopping cart. 1358 01:05:39,639 --> 01:05:42,075 - I hope that this is going somewhere. 1359 01:05:44,277 --> 01:05:46,513 - I'm telling you I'm old, Max. 1360 01:05:46,546 --> 01:05:48,748 I've done just about everything there is to do. 1361 01:05:48,782 --> 01:05:51,017 I've seen just about everything there is to see. 1362 01:05:51,051 --> 01:05:53,687 But I have never seen anyone 1363 01:05:53,720 --> 01:05:56,122 so stupidly in love with another person 1364 01:05:56,156 --> 01:05:57,657 like you are with Carol. 1365 01:05:57,691 --> 01:06:01,661 Now, I know that you think it might be over, and maybe it is, 1366 01:06:01,695 --> 01:06:04,431 but love has a way of filling you up. 1367 01:06:04,464 --> 01:06:08,368 It helps you do things you never thought you were capable of doing. 1368 01:06:08,401 --> 01:06:09,803 It makes you brave. 1369 01:06:09,836 --> 01:06:11,771 - I don't feel brave right now. 1370 01:06:11,805 --> 01:06:13,606 You know, I was ready to marry Carol and now, 1371 01:06:13,640 --> 01:06:15,775 I just went and I messed it all up. - Yeah. 1372 01:06:15,809 --> 01:06:18,545 And what do you do when you fall down? 1373 01:06:19,779 --> 01:06:21,781 - You get up. 1374 01:06:21,815 --> 01:06:24,217 (sniffles) - Yeah. 1375 01:06:25,552 --> 01:06:29,155 You get up. (exhales deeply) 1376 01:06:33,159 --> 01:06:35,061 (blows out breath) 1377 01:06:35,095 --> 01:06:37,530 - I can't believe you actually got the recipe. 1378 01:06:37,564 --> 01:06:39,399 (laughs) - Yeah, well, 1379 01:06:39,432 --> 01:06:42,669 maybe it's time for someone to knock Faith off her throne. 1380 01:06:42,702 --> 01:06:45,205 - My sentiments exactly! 1381 01:06:45,238 --> 01:06:46,806 And while you're at it, 1382 01:06:46,840 --> 01:06:49,175 why don't you just give me the book? 1383 01:06:49,209 --> 01:06:51,211 - Trust me, part of me wants to. 1384 01:06:51,244 --> 01:06:53,179 But I just came to Redbridge for the recipe, 1385 01:06:53,213 --> 01:06:56,216 so I'll send the book back to Faith once I'm in L.A. 1386 01:06:56,249 --> 01:06:58,151 - If you don't ask, you don't get. 1387 01:06:58,184 --> 01:07:00,420 - Speaking of asking, it's late 1388 01:07:00,453 --> 01:07:04,391 and I don't think I'm gonna get a last-minute flight outta here tonight, 1389 01:07:04,424 --> 01:07:07,460 so would it be okay if I stayed the night? 1390 01:07:07,494 --> 01:07:10,530 - Carol, you know I'd love you to stay but darling, 1391 01:07:10,563 --> 01:07:14,534 it's the holidays, and well, the house is teeming with guests. 1392 01:07:14,567 --> 01:07:16,302 Hmm. Oh! 1393 01:07:16,336 --> 01:07:18,838 But I can give you a lift to the airport. 1394 01:07:18,872 --> 01:07:22,742 - Uh... sure. Yeah. That'd be great. 1395 01:07:23,476 --> 01:07:28,248 Can I use your bathroom first? - Uh... yes, of course. 1396 01:07:28,281 --> 01:07:32,085 Um, just right up the stairs, yeah. - Okay. 1397 01:07:36,623 --> 01:07:38,525 (phone camera clicking 1398 01:07:38,558 --> 01:07:39,859 - Oh, yes! 1399 01:07:39,893 --> 01:07:42,395 (playful, devious music) 1400 01:07:47,233 --> 01:07:49,336 - Hey, we need to talk. 1401 01:07:49,369 --> 01:07:52,572 - Natalie, what are you... doing here? 1402 01:07:53,640 --> 01:07:55,175 - Nora's my mom. 1403 01:07:55,208 --> 01:07:57,677 Trust me, I'm not happy about that either. 1404 01:07:57,711 --> 01:08:01,481 But however bad Faith is, my mom is a hundred times worse. 1405 01:08:01,514 --> 01:08:04,250 (exhales) - Somehow, I doubt that. 1406 01:08:04,284 --> 01:08:06,553 - You didn't give my mom Faith's recipe, did you? 1407 01:08:06,586 --> 01:08:09,422 She has been obsessed with beating Faith at the bake-off. 1408 01:08:09,456 --> 01:08:11,825 - I don't care about the bake-off. 1409 01:08:11,858 --> 01:08:14,160 I don't care about anything anymore. 1410 01:08:14,194 --> 01:08:16,663 Max and I broke up. 1411 01:08:17,397 --> 01:08:21,401 The last place I wanna be stuck is Redbridge. - I am so sorry. 1412 01:08:21,434 --> 01:08:23,937 I didn't know about any of that. - Well, now you do. 1413 01:08:23,970 --> 01:08:28,375 So, if you wanna go after Max, he's all yours. 1414 01:08:28,408 --> 01:08:31,845 - Oh, trust me, Max Harmon is a great guy, 1415 01:08:31,878 --> 01:08:34,447 but he's definitely not the one for me. 1416 01:08:34,481 --> 01:08:36,683 - Carol, darling, are you ready to go? Oh! 1417 01:08:36,716 --> 01:08:38,385 Natalie... 1418 01:08:38,418 --> 01:08:41,254 uh, what are you doing here? I didn't hear you come in. 1419 01:08:41,287 --> 01:08:42,822 And... what are you wearing? 1420 01:08:42,856 --> 01:08:45,492 Sweet Natalie, appearances matter. 1421 01:08:45,525 --> 01:08:47,761 If you knew that, you'd have a boyfriend by now. 1422 01:08:47,794 --> 01:08:50,196 Come on, I'll wait in the car! 1423 01:08:50,964 --> 01:08:54,801 - Carol, he does love you. 1424 01:08:54,834 --> 01:08:56,936 (sighs) 1425 01:08:56,970 --> 01:08:59,372 (wind howling) 1426 01:09:00,473 --> 01:09:03,410 - Wait, it... it's snowing. 1427 01:09:03,443 --> 01:09:05,645 Is it gonna be okay to drive? 1428 01:09:05,679 --> 01:09:08,281 - Darling, this is Vermont. Of course! 1429 01:09:08,314 --> 01:09:10,350 We can handle a little bit of snow. 1430 01:09:10,383 --> 01:09:12,252 Come on! 1431 01:09:16,790 --> 01:09:20,427 - That's a no for the B&B on Beechwood. - Oh, geez. 1432 01:09:20,460 --> 01:09:23,463 (both sigh) Try the motel on the byway. - Yeah. 1433 01:09:23,496 --> 01:09:25,498 - What is going on? - You won the bet. 1434 01:09:25,532 --> 01:09:27,567 Carol left. - Wait, what? 1435 01:09:27,600 --> 01:09:29,436 The snow is really coming down out there. 1436 01:09:29,469 --> 01:09:31,004 - I know. (phone ringing) 1437 01:09:31,037 --> 01:09:33,406 - Come on, come on, come on. (call beeps on) 1438 01:09:33,440 --> 01:09:34,774 - Hello? 1439 01:09:34,808 --> 01:09:36,376 It's Natalie. 1440 01:09:36,409 --> 01:09:38,378 She said that Carol's going to the airport. 1441 01:09:38,411 --> 01:09:39,913 - What? - Oh! - Okay. 1442 01:09:39,946 --> 01:09:43,483 I'm gonna go get her. - Where is Mom? 1443 01:09:51,057 --> 01:09:54,427 (wind howling) 1444 01:09:55,628 --> 01:09:58,865 - Hey, I-I think the airport might actually be closed! 1445 01:09:58,898 --> 01:10:00,367 (door clunks closed) - Hey! 1446 01:10:00,400 --> 01:10:03,003 Whoa! Wait, Nora! (car speeds away quickly) 1447 01:10:03,036 --> 01:10:06,873 (exhales) She really is the worst. 1448 01:10:06,906 --> 01:10:09,342 (somber music plays) 1449 01:10:12,746 --> 01:10:15,715 Ungh! (phone crashes to ground) Stupid phone! 1450 01:10:15,749 --> 01:10:18,485 (exhales) 1451 01:10:18,518 --> 01:10:21,454 * Memories are strong * 1452 01:10:22,522 --> 01:10:26,826 * Your smile has always shown me love * 1453 01:10:26,860 --> 01:10:32,465 * I need to remember but it hurts * - Come on! 1454 01:10:32,499 --> 01:10:36,036 * It hurts deep inside * No! 1455 01:10:36,069 --> 01:10:39,506 * Miss you like the first time * 1456 01:10:39,539 --> 01:10:42,509 (wheel screeching in place) Please... 1457 01:10:45,445 --> 01:10:47,047 - What are you doing? 1458 01:10:47,080 --> 01:10:49,315 - It's my fault. 1459 01:10:49,349 --> 01:10:50,917 I'm the reason Carol left. 1460 01:10:50,950 --> 01:10:52,919 - So why are you just sitting here? 1461 01:10:52,952 --> 01:10:56,856 Mom, I've got something to tell you. I have a new girlfriend. 1462 01:10:56,890 --> 01:10:59,893 Her name is Sarah and she is... 1463 01:10:59,926 --> 01:11:02,996 sweet, and funny, and perfect. 1464 01:11:03,029 --> 01:11:07,667 And the reason why I didn't tell you about her is the exact same reason why Carol left. 1465 01:11:07,701 --> 01:11:11,938 You're too much. You're overbearing, overprotective and just... 1466 01:11:11,971 --> 01:11:13,840 over everything. 1467 01:11:18,044 --> 01:11:20,347 But I know 1468 01:11:20,380 --> 01:11:23,650 that's only because you love your children more than anything. 1469 01:11:25,919 --> 01:11:28,955 Max and I don't need you to make all of our life decisions for us, 1470 01:11:28,988 --> 01:11:31,758 but that doesn't mean that we don't want your help, Mom. 1471 01:11:32,392 --> 01:11:36,096 Max is out there looking for Carol in a literal blizzard right now. 1472 01:11:36,129 --> 01:11:38,865 Are we gonna make him do this all on his own? 1473 01:11:38,898 --> 01:11:40,900 Or... 1474 01:11:40,934 --> 01:11:43,803 are you gonna get up and help? 1475 01:11:43,837 --> 01:11:45,739 - You're absolutely right. 1476 01:11:45,772 --> 01:11:49,342 What's the name of the guy who plows our driveway again? 1477 01:11:50,877 --> 01:11:52,712 - Ah! 1478 01:11:53,513 --> 01:11:56,549 Stupid piece of car! 1479 01:11:56,583 --> 01:11:57,684 Ugh! 1480 01:11:57,717 --> 01:11:59,085 Ugh! 1481 01:11:59,119 --> 01:12:00,653 Come on! 1482 01:12:00,687 --> 01:12:03,656 (grunts) (Max crashes to ground) 1483 01:12:05,492 --> 01:12:07,994 - Oh! Oh! Excuse me! 1484 01:12:08,028 --> 01:12:10,163 Sir! Mister! 1485 01:12:10,196 --> 01:12:12,766 (music brightens) 1486 01:12:17,637 --> 01:12:19,506 - Hey! 1487 01:12:19,539 --> 01:12:20,940 Hey! 1488 01:12:20,974 --> 01:12:22,876 Over here! 1489 01:12:24,044 --> 01:12:27,514 - Carol! - Max? 1490 01:12:30,650 --> 01:12:32,919 - Oh my gosh! - Hey! 1491 01:12:32,952 --> 01:12:36,556 (tender music plays) 1492 01:12:37,857 --> 01:12:39,526 - Oh. 1493 01:12:42,896 --> 01:12:45,699 - What are you doing here, Max? - I'm sorry. 1494 01:12:45,732 --> 01:12:48,068 Carol, I'm sorry for everything. 1495 01:12:48,668 --> 01:12:50,503 I should've stuck up for you. 1496 01:12:50,537 --> 01:12:52,706 I should've told my mom that meeting you 1497 01:12:52,739 --> 01:12:55,475 was the best thing that has ever happened to me. 1498 01:12:56,810 --> 01:12:57,777 And you're right. 1499 01:12:57,811 --> 01:13:00,647 You're right, I do not wanna live in Redbridge 1500 01:13:00,680 --> 01:13:03,717 because I don't wanna live anywhere unless you're right next to me. 1501 01:13:04,951 --> 01:13:06,953 So, please... 1502 01:13:07,687 --> 01:13:09,823 I'm begging you, please, come back with me tonight. 1503 01:13:09,856 --> 01:13:13,827 And tomorrow we can go to L.A. and go home. 1504 01:13:16,496 --> 01:13:19,499 Because I choose you every time. 1505 01:13:21,101 --> 01:13:22,869 - That was really good. 1506 01:13:22,902 --> 01:13:25,905 Did you rehearse that? - The entire way over here. 1507 01:13:26,873 --> 01:13:28,675 So, what do you say? 1508 01:13:28,708 --> 01:13:30,910 - You really choose me? 1509 01:13:32,012 --> 01:13:33,680 - Every time. 1510 01:13:39,119 --> 01:13:41,588 (truck horn honks) 1511 01:13:42,655 --> 01:13:45,592 - Is your mom in there? - Nope, not my mom. 1512 01:13:46,259 --> 01:13:48,495 It's my new best friend. Come on! 1513 01:13:48,528 --> 01:13:49,462 - They're back. 1514 01:13:49,496 --> 01:13:53,600 They're back! - Hey, sis... ter? - Ooh! 1515 01:13:53,633 --> 01:13:55,835 - The next time you make a dramatic exit from this house, 1516 01:13:55,869 --> 01:13:58,271 you have got to take me with you! - Deal. 1517 01:13:58,304 --> 01:14:01,708 - You did it, Max. - Aw, thanks, Grandma. - Carol. 1518 01:14:02,876 --> 01:14:06,112 - Uh, why doesn't everyone just give us a minute? 1519 01:14:06,146 --> 01:14:07,881 - You sure? - Yeah. 1520 01:14:07,914 --> 01:14:09,149 Yeah, it'll be okay. 1521 01:14:09,182 --> 01:14:11,618 We just need to clear the air. 1522 01:14:15,655 --> 01:14:17,657 - Carol, I'm sorry. 1523 01:14:17,691 --> 01:14:19,793 You're a wonderful woman. 1524 01:14:19,826 --> 01:14:22,829 And you didn't deserve any of this. 1525 01:14:23,663 --> 01:14:25,799 Max is lucky to have you. 1526 01:14:27,100 --> 01:14:31,304 - I need to apologize, too. - You did nothing wrong. 1527 01:14:31,338 --> 01:14:34,174 - I stole your recipe book. - Oh. 1528 01:14:34,207 --> 01:14:36,009 - Yeah. 1529 01:14:36,042 --> 01:14:37,877 And I... 1530 01:14:37,911 --> 01:14:40,914 gave your Christmas cringles recipe to Nora. 1531 01:14:42,682 --> 01:14:44,250 - Okay. - Mm-hmm. 1532 01:14:44,284 --> 01:14:47,153 - Well, Nora's totally gonna use that recipe 1533 01:14:47,187 --> 01:14:48,822 in the bake-off tomorrow so... 1534 01:14:48,855 --> 01:14:51,091 - Probably, yeah. - You know what? 1535 01:14:51,925 --> 01:14:53,593 I don't care. 1536 01:14:53,626 --> 01:14:56,262 - You don't? - No. 1537 01:14:56,296 --> 01:14:57,130 You're home. 1538 01:14:57,163 --> 01:15:00,633 And you're safe. That's all I care about. 1539 01:15:00,667 --> 01:15:02,635 (chuckles lightly) 1540 01:15:02,669 --> 01:15:06,573 Well, what if I told you that there was still a way to beat Nora tomorrow? 1541 01:15:06,606 --> 01:15:08,808 - I'd say, start talking. 1542 01:15:12,245 --> 01:15:15,181 - So, I've never made one before, it's called croque-en-bouche. 1543 01:15:15,215 --> 01:15:18,151 It is the most Christmassy looking dessert we could possibly make. 1544 01:15:18,184 --> 01:15:19,953 - Is that choux pastry? - Yeah. 1545 01:15:19,986 --> 01:15:22,055 But the filling will be the difficult part 1546 01:15:22,088 --> 01:15:24,290 so we'll run through a few flavor combinations. 1547 01:15:24,324 --> 01:15:25,392 - Should I be worried about them? 1548 01:15:25,425 --> 01:15:27,660 I mean, there are a lot of knives in that kitchen. 1549 01:15:27,694 --> 01:15:29,963 - Our money's on Carol striking first. 1550 01:15:29,996 --> 01:15:31,264 - She's got moxie. 1551 01:15:31,297 --> 01:15:32,899 - Could the peanut gallery disperse, please? 1552 01:15:32,932 --> 01:15:34,934 We've got work to do. - Yes, chef. 1553 01:15:34,968 --> 01:15:37,237 - And it is way past your bedtime! 1554 01:15:37,270 --> 01:15:39,673 - Uh... - It's past ours, too. 1555 01:15:40,373 --> 01:15:42,742 - I'm game if you are. 1556 01:15:42,776 --> 01:15:45,712 (jazzy "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day") 1557 01:15:54,721 --> 01:16:00,860 * I heard the bells on Christmas day * 1558 01:16:00,894 --> 01:16:06,700 * Their old familiar carols play * 1559 01:16:06,733 --> 01:16:12,405 * And wild and sweet the words repeat * 1560 01:16:12,439 --> 01:16:18,712 * Of peace on Earth, good will to men ** 1561 01:16:22,782 --> 01:16:24,718 - Oh, looking good! 1562 01:16:24,751 --> 01:16:26,753 Christmas Eve morning. - Ha, not right now. 1563 01:16:26,786 --> 01:16:28,121 - Shoo! Shoo! - Yeah? 1564 01:16:28,154 --> 01:16:29,889 We're good? - Yeah! 1565 01:16:31,424 --> 01:16:33,126 - Choux, shoo. 1566 01:16:33,159 --> 01:16:36,830 (laugh) (music continues) 1567 01:16:52,946 --> 01:16:58,818 * I heard the bells on Christmas day * 1568 01:16:58,852 --> 01:17:04,090 * Their old familiar carols play * 1569 01:17:05,425 --> 01:17:10,897 * And wild and sweet the words repeat * 1570 01:17:10,930 --> 01:17:17,203 * Of peace on Earth, good will to men ** 1571 01:17:26,046 --> 01:17:28,948 (music continues) 1572 01:17:41,027 --> 01:17:42,462 - Carol, sweetie. 1573 01:17:42,495 --> 01:17:43,897 Wake up! 1574 01:17:43,930 --> 01:17:46,433 Honey, wake up. - Five more minutes. 1575 01:17:46,466 --> 01:17:48,468 - I don't think we have five more minutes. 1576 01:17:48,501 --> 01:17:50,470 - Ask your grandma. 1577 01:17:50,503 --> 01:17:52,405 - Faith, we've gotta get to the bake-off. 1578 01:17:52,439 --> 01:17:54,107 We're gonna be late. - What? 1579 01:17:54,140 --> 01:17:56,409 When does the bake-off start? - Twenty minutes! 1580 01:17:56,443 --> 01:17:57,777 - Ah! - Okay! 1581 01:17:57,811 --> 01:17:59,479 Okay, we gotta move! Max, start the car. 1582 01:17:59,512 --> 01:18:00,880 Trudy, find me something to wear! 1583 01:18:00,914 --> 01:18:04,217 You, help me in the kitchen! - Okay, help in the... oh, so sorry. 1584 01:18:04,250 --> 01:18:06,953 - I've gotta change! - Oh! 1585 01:18:06,986 --> 01:18:09,356 (spirited "Angels We Have Heard on High" plays) (scraper scratches on ice) 1586 01:18:09,389 --> 01:18:11,524 - What are you doin'? - I'm de-icing the windshield. 1587 01:18:11,558 --> 01:18:13,226 - But we only have 10 minutes to get there. 1588 01:18:13,259 --> 01:18:15,095 - Yeah, but I need to-- - Before you say anything, 1589 01:18:15,128 --> 01:18:16,963 just know that I'm really stressed right now. 1590 01:18:16,996 --> 01:18:18,531 - What does it matter if we're five minutes late? 1591 01:18:18,565 --> 01:18:20,767 - The judging starts right on the hour! 1592 01:18:20,800 --> 01:18:23,803 If you're late, you're out! It's all about tradition. 1593 01:18:23,837 --> 01:18:25,872 - Tradition. 1594 01:18:25,905 --> 01:18:29,743 - Max, phone! - Yes, chef. 1595 01:18:30,810 --> 01:18:32,112 (call dials) 1596 01:18:32,145 --> 01:18:34,047 (phone rings) (call beeps on) 1597 01:18:34,080 --> 01:18:36,516 - Hello? - Benji, I need your help. 1598 01:18:36,549 --> 01:18:38,518 - Carol, I told you, my muse has left me. 1599 01:18:38,551 --> 01:18:41,521 - But not your friend. Benji, I believe in you. 1600 01:18:41,554 --> 01:18:43,923 Don't give up on your show. 1601 01:18:43,957 --> 01:18:46,259 You are the most dedicated person I have ever met 1602 01:18:46,292 --> 01:18:49,195 and I know that if anyone can get lost in a character, it's you. 1603 01:18:49,229 --> 01:18:51,431 And I have the role of a lifetime for you. 1604 01:18:51,464 --> 01:18:54,501 The perfect villager, to help you understand the village. 1605 01:18:54,534 --> 01:18:56,870 - What's my motivation? 1606 01:18:56,903 --> 01:18:59,305 - You're an avid fan of the Christmas bake-off 1607 01:18:59,339 --> 01:19:00,640 and a stickler for the rules. 1608 01:19:00,674 --> 01:19:03,209 You remember a time when a late contestant was allowed entering 1609 01:19:03,243 --> 01:19:06,579 and you are outraged that this precedent is now being disregarded. 1610 01:19:06,613 --> 01:19:09,015 What do you think? 1611 01:19:09,049 --> 01:19:11,418 (exhales) - What do I think? 1612 01:19:12,218 --> 01:19:14,888 I think Sharon Wilmot would like a word with the judges. 1613 01:19:14,921 --> 01:19:16,856 - Thank you. (call beeps off) 1614 01:19:16,890 --> 01:19:18,958 - Let's go! - Okay. 1615 01:19:20,193 --> 01:19:22,028 - Come on! 1616 01:19:30,203 --> 01:19:32,072 - Perfect. Ah! 1617 01:19:32,105 --> 01:19:35,308 The best victories re+ally do need the most humiliating defeats. 1618 01:19:35,342 --> 01:19:36,576 Ooh! 1619 01:19:36,609 --> 01:19:40,046 And here come the judges now. Mayor Phil! 1620 01:19:40,080 --> 01:19:41,581 Good afternoon and Merry Christmas. 1621 01:19:41,614 --> 01:19:43,383 - Merry Christmas, Nora. 1622 01:19:43,416 --> 01:19:44,651 (chuckles) 1623 01:19:44,684 --> 01:19:47,387 Uh, where's your entry this year? - You're looking at it. 1624 01:19:47,420 --> 01:19:48,621 Ha! 1625 01:19:48,655 --> 01:19:52,092 Iteration is the lifeblood of innovation, don't you agree? 1626 01:19:52,125 --> 01:19:54,594 - If you say so. (chuckles) 1627 01:19:54,627 --> 01:19:56,196 - And Faith? 1628 01:19:56,229 --> 01:19:59,933 - Oh, sadly, nowhere to be seen and... (clock chimes) 1629 01:19:59,966 --> 01:20:01,468 - Oh! It's 4:00. 1630 01:20:01,501 --> 01:20:05,271 Well, that means she's disqualified from the competition, don't you think? 1631 01:20:05,305 --> 01:20:08,041 - Well... - Objection! 1632 01:20:09,209 --> 01:20:12,479 How dare you suggest a latecomer be barred from entry? 1633 01:20:12,512 --> 01:20:13,913 - Come again? 1634 01:20:13,947 --> 01:20:16,116 - Have you no respect for the sanctity 1635 01:20:16,149 --> 01:20:19,085 of this competition, good sir? 1636 01:20:19,119 --> 01:20:21,187 - Who are you supposed to be? 1637 01:20:21,221 --> 01:20:22,722 - Nora Shindler. 1638 01:20:22,756 --> 01:20:27,327 Of course a Northbridger like you wouldn't remember a Southbridger like me. 1639 01:20:27,360 --> 01:20:29,429 The name is Sharon Wilmot. 1640 01:20:29,462 --> 01:20:32,899 And I'm the only one here who seems to remember 1641 01:20:32,932 --> 01:20:35,268 the history of this fine competition. 1642 01:20:35,301 --> 01:20:38,238 - Oh, for God's sakes. - The year was 1991. 1643 01:20:38,271 --> 01:20:43,109 Pearl Cunningham won with her captivating yule log. 1644 01:20:43,143 --> 01:20:46,913 But she arrived late due a... 1645 01:20:46,946 --> 01:20:51,284 house fire! - Actually, I do remember Pearl. 1646 01:20:51,317 --> 01:20:52,485 - 1991! 1647 01:20:52,519 --> 01:20:55,955 Kathryn McPhail won second place 1648 01:20:55,989 --> 01:20:57,957 with her fabulous gingerbread cookies. 1649 01:20:57,991 --> 01:21:00,260 But she arrived late due to a speeding ticket. 1650 01:21:00,293 --> 01:21:01,661 - Yeah, okay. 1651 01:21:01,695 --> 01:21:03,229 I think we get the idea. - Ironic, no? 1652 01:21:03,263 --> 01:21:06,966 - 2001, Ryan Lu-- - We're here! 1653 01:21:07,000 --> 01:21:09,269 We're here! - Oh, this is ridiculous. 1654 01:21:09,302 --> 01:21:12,672 - Phil, do the right thing and disqualify the woman already. 1655 01:21:12,706 --> 01:21:15,041 - It's Christmas Eve, Nora! - Oh! 1656 01:21:15,075 --> 01:21:18,578 - Um, contestants, to your stations! 1657 01:21:18,611 --> 01:21:21,114 Including the Harmons. - Yes! 1658 01:21:21,147 --> 01:21:23,249 (all cheer) - Yes! 1659 01:21:23,283 --> 01:21:25,585 - Ha, ha, ha! 1660 01:21:25,618 --> 01:21:27,087 (scoffs) (Mayor chuckles) 1661 01:21:27,120 --> 01:21:29,522 (tense music building) 1662 01:21:29,556 --> 01:21:31,458 - Nice to see you again, Faith. 1663 01:21:31,491 --> 01:21:33,460 - I wish I could say the same. 1664 01:21:33,493 --> 01:21:36,563 How did my Christmas cringles work out this year? 1665 01:21:36,596 --> 01:21:37,997 - Oh, better than ever. 1666 01:21:38,031 --> 01:21:43,103 What were you thinking using vanilla essence instead of vanilla pods? 1667 01:21:43,136 --> 01:21:46,072 I forgot, one is cheap. Ha, ha. 1668 01:21:46,106 --> 01:21:48,475 - Like your shoes. - Hmm? 1669 01:21:48,508 --> 01:21:52,712 - Or did you think I wouldn't notice the designer brand knockoff? 1670 01:21:52,746 --> 01:21:55,949 - Oh! - Nora, you're up. 1671 01:21:56,516 --> 01:21:58,151 What do you have for us this year? 1672 01:21:58,184 --> 01:22:00,186 - Mayor Phil, may I present to you 1673 01:22:00,220 --> 01:22:02,756 my version of the Christmas cringles? 1674 01:22:02,789 --> 01:22:05,692 I think you'll find them a little less sweet 1675 01:22:05,725 --> 01:22:08,561 and a little more delicious. 1676 01:22:08,595 --> 01:22:10,463 Please. 1677 01:22:10,497 --> 01:22:13,099 (tense music) - Mm. 1678 01:22:15,435 --> 01:22:19,439 - I can certainly say that that's a strong contender. 1679 01:22:19,472 --> 01:22:21,541 (chuckles) - Thank you. 1680 01:22:22,676 --> 01:22:25,345 - And now for our final contestant 1681 01:22:25,378 --> 01:22:29,315 and our reigning champion, Faith, what are we eating? 1682 01:22:29,349 --> 01:22:32,719 - This year is a dual entry, Mayor Phil. 1683 01:22:32,752 --> 01:22:35,388 This is Max's girlfriend, Carol. 1684 01:22:35,422 --> 01:22:38,124 She's from L.A. and she's a pastry chef. 1685 01:22:38,158 --> 01:22:40,427 I'm gonna let her describe the entry. 1686 01:22:41,261 --> 01:22:45,632 - Today we are presenting our version of croque-en-bouche. 1687 01:22:45,665 --> 01:22:48,768 These are individual choux pastries-- - Oh, my God. 1688 01:22:48,802 --> 01:22:51,304 - ... piped with a white chocolate and ganache, 1689 01:22:51,338 --> 01:22:55,108 drizzled with caramel, and arranged like a Christmas tree. 1690 01:22:55,141 --> 01:22:59,045 We even have snow. (crowd oohing) 1691 01:22:59,079 --> 01:23:01,047 - Oh, that's just tacky. 1692 01:23:01,081 --> 01:23:03,149 (gentle music plays) 1693 01:23:08,688 --> 01:23:10,523 - What do you think, Carol? 1694 01:23:10,557 --> 01:23:12,192 This takes the cake. 1695 01:23:12,225 --> 01:23:15,261 You two are the stars. - Oh. 1696 01:23:15,295 --> 01:23:19,265 - You are certainly getting top marks for style. 1697 01:23:19,299 --> 01:23:20,834 (chuckles) 1698 01:23:20,867 --> 01:23:24,704 Everyone, this is quite a contest this year. 1699 01:23:24,738 --> 01:23:30,143 I think we're going to need a little more time to compare our notes 1700 01:23:30,176 --> 01:23:33,213 and we've got some difficult decisions to make. 1701 01:23:33,246 --> 01:23:36,316 Join us in front of the stage in half an hour 1702 01:23:36,349 --> 01:23:40,553 for the final verdict of this year's Christmas bake-off. 1703 01:23:40,587 --> 01:23:43,590 (crowd cheers and claps) 1704 01:23:49,329 --> 01:23:53,099 - As always, I'd like to thank you all 1705 01:23:53,133 --> 01:23:55,735 for coming out this fine Christmas Eve. 1706 01:23:55,769 --> 01:24:00,106 We've been having this bake-off in Redbridge for over 30 years now, 1707 01:24:00,140 --> 01:24:04,644 and I think it really demonstrates the true spirit of Christmas. 1708 01:24:04,678 --> 01:24:07,447 - And how dare you talk about my shoes like that? 1709 01:24:07,480 --> 01:24:09,683 - Is it winning when you steal the recipe? - Winning for what? 1710 01:24:09,716 --> 01:24:11,151 I got those shoes at a fair price. 1711 01:24:11,184 --> 01:24:12,419 - Let's announce our winners. 1712 01:24:12,452 --> 01:24:14,521 - You stole the recipe. (indistinct chatter) 1713 01:24:14,554 --> 01:24:17,624 - In third place we have the Cape Brandy Pudding! (crowd cheers) 1714 01:24:17,657 --> 01:24:21,127 (gentle applause) - Oh, that was good. - Yes, well done! 1715 01:24:21,161 --> 01:24:22,595 Well done! 1716 01:24:22,629 --> 01:24:25,699 (all clapping and cheering) 1717 01:24:25,732 --> 01:24:29,269 (all laughing) 1718 01:24:29,302 --> 01:24:31,638 - In second place, we'd like to award 1719 01:24:31,671 --> 01:24:33,673 Nora Shindler! 1720 01:24:33,707 --> 01:24:35,508 (crowd cheers and claps) - What?! 1721 01:24:35,542 --> 01:24:38,144 What?! - Congratulations, Nora. - No! 1722 01:24:38,178 --> 01:24:40,647 (scoffs) Mayor Phil, no, try them again! 1723 01:24:40,680 --> 01:24:43,216 No! (laughs) - Here you go. 1724 01:24:43,249 --> 01:24:45,885 - Ugh! - Northbridger! 1725 01:24:45,919 --> 01:24:47,287 - Get outta my way! 1726 01:24:47,320 --> 01:24:48,888 - And the winner of this year's 1727 01:24:48,922 --> 01:24:50,523 Christmas bake-off is... 1728 01:24:50,557 --> 01:24:53,493 Faith and Carol! (crowd cheers and claps) 1729 01:24:59,332 --> 01:25:02,268 - Come on up, you two! Come on up! 1730 01:25:07,207 --> 01:25:11,945 - Thank you, Mayor Phil. - Aw, we're all so happy to see you regain your throne. 1731 01:25:11,978 --> 01:25:16,349 - This year's award is particularly meaningful 1732 01:25:16,383 --> 01:25:20,787 because our dessert was the product of love and resilience. 1733 01:25:20,820 --> 01:25:25,258 It was inspired by my son's new partner, Carol Martin. 1734 01:25:25,291 --> 01:25:28,294 (crowd claps and cheers) 1735 01:25:29,963 --> 01:25:32,365 - Wonderful. 1736 01:25:35,869 --> 01:25:37,437 (loving music plays) 1737 01:25:37,470 --> 01:25:40,940 - How does first place feel? - You know what? 1738 01:25:40,974 --> 01:25:43,543 I don't think I would've cared if we didn't win. 1739 01:25:43,576 --> 01:25:45,211 - Really? 1740 01:25:45,245 --> 01:25:47,580 - No, not really, it feels incredible. (giggles) 1741 01:25:47,614 --> 01:25:50,717 Now I have the perfect dessert to show Ian. 1742 01:25:52,752 --> 01:25:55,555 - My mom gave you the cringles recipe. - Yeah! 1743 01:25:55,588 --> 01:25:58,458 But I think I'm gonna go with the croque-en-bouche recipe 1744 01:25:58,491 --> 01:26:00,827 that your mom and I created together. 1745 01:26:00,860 --> 01:26:01,928 It's really good. 1746 01:26:01,961 --> 01:26:04,497 I mean, we won the Christmas bake-off with it, right? 1747 01:26:04,531 --> 01:26:09,836 (giggles) - I'm wondering if I won the girl back? 1748 01:26:09,869 --> 01:26:11,838 - I think you did. 1749 01:26:11,871 --> 01:26:14,240 (chuckles lightly) 1750 01:26:16,509 --> 01:26:19,979 Okay, you're getting very serious right now. 1751 01:26:20,013 --> 01:26:23,483 - I am because I'm serious about you. 1752 01:26:23,516 --> 01:26:25,418 - Max, 1753 01:26:25,452 --> 01:26:30,323 I always thought that I would just spend Christmas alone, 1754 01:26:30,357 --> 01:26:34,594 counting down the hours until the day was over. 1755 01:26:34,627 --> 01:26:37,263 And then I met you. 1756 01:26:39,833 --> 01:26:43,470 - I don't know if this is the time or place to do this but... 1757 01:26:43,503 --> 01:26:46,539 I've learned a lot this trip. 1758 01:26:47,907 --> 01:26:51,578 Mainly that I have no idea what I would do without you. 1759 01:26:52,379 --> 01:26:54,414 You mean everything to me. 1760 01:26:57,817 --> 01:27:01,388 (tender music building) 1761 01:27:06,826 --> 01:27:09,596 - Carol Martin, 1762 01:27:09,629 --> 01:27:11,364 will you marry me? 1763 01:27:11,398 --> 01:27:15,335 (giggles) (people): Aw! 1764 01:27:17,971 --> 01:27:19,773 - Is that a yes? 1765 01:27:19,806 --> 01:27:21,841 - Of course it's a yes. 1766 01:27:21,875 --> 01:27:25,478 (crowd cheers and claps) 1767 01:27:25,512 --> 01:27:29,616 (giggles) (tender music continues) 1768 01:27:44,698 --> 01:27:47,534 - It's gonna be a white Christmas. 1769 01:27:47,567 --> 01:27:50,670 - I thought you didn't like Christmas? 1770 01:27:51,705 --> 01:27:54,474 - I love Christmas. 1771 01:27:54,507 --> 01:27:57,410 * Christmas is coming * 1772 01:27:57,444 --> 01:28:03,450 * Love is falling like snow * 1773 01:28:09,989 --> 01:28:13,560 * Christmas coming * 1774 01:28:19,866 --> 01:28:26,439 * We belong in the spirit of Santa Claus * 1775 01:29:05,478 --> 01:29:08,481 * Christmas is coming * 1776 01:29:09,449 --> 01:29:14,387 * Love is falling like snow * 1777 01:29:21,494 --> 01:29:24,898 * Christmas coming... ** 127611