1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 2 00:00:03,742 --> 00:00:07,746 ♪ On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me ♪ 3 00:00:07,790 --> 00:00:11,272 ♪ A partridge in a pear tree ♪ 4 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 5 00:00:11,315 --> 00:00:14,318 ♪ On the second day of Christmas ♪ 6 00:00:14,362 --> 00:00:16,712 ♪ My true love gave to me 7 00:00:16,755 --> 00:00:18,670 ♪ Two turtle doves 8 00:00:18,714 --> 00:00:22,805 ♪ And a partridge in a pear tree ♪ 9 00:00:22,848 --> 00:00:26,809 ♪ On the third day of Christmas my true love gave to me ♪ 10 00:00:26,852 --> 00:00:31,248 ♪ Three French hens Two turtle doves ♪ 11 00:00:31,292 --> 00:00:32,641 ♪ And a partridge in a pear tree ♪ 12 00:00:32,684 --> 00:00:34,077 It's cute. 13 00:00:34,121 --> 00:00:36,645 Hey, guys, is this too much? 14 00:00:36,688 --> 00:00:40,083 Oh, no. Nothing's too much for Christmas. 15 00:00:40,127 --> 00:00:43,130 Mmm, I feel exactly the same way, Hem. 16 00:00:43,173 --> 00:00:45,610 Oh, Lord, I'm, hopeless. 17 00:00:47,395 --> 00:00:50,093 Heh. No, you're not hopeless. 18 00:00:50,137 --> 00:00:51,660 Ah, do you-- Do you mind... 19 00:00:51,703 --> 00:00:53,053 -...if I just help a little bit? -Oh, please. 20 00:00:53,096 --> 00:00:55,142 -Just a little bit. Okay. -Please. 21 00:00:55,185 --> 00:00:56,969 Alright. Ahem. 22 00:00:57,013 --> 00:00:58,754 So, what you do is you, 23 00:00:58,797 --> 00:01:01,496 you put it deep down inside the tree like that... 24 00:01:01,539 --> 00:01:03,280 -Uh-huh. -...and then you loop it 25 00:01:03,324 --> 00:01:04,673 -kinda like a bow. -Oh. 26 00:01:04,716 --> 00:01:06,588 It's gonna almost look like a present 27 00:01:06,631 --> 00:01:07,632 when you're done with it. 28 00:01:07,676 --> 00:01:09,199 Oh, wow. That's beautiful. 29 00:01:09,243 --> 00:01:12,898 Hmm. You're wasting your talent working here. 30 00:01:12,942 --> 00:01:16,554 You should be doing interior decorating professionally. 31 00:01:16,598 --> 00:01:20,036 Oh, I only do this in my spare time, you know that. 32 00:01:20,080 --> 00:01:21,516 Plus, I love Shady Grove. 33 00:01:21,559 --> 00:01:23,431 As a board member, I'm thrilled 34 00:01:23,474 --> 00:01:28,610 that my director of programming is so concerned. 35 00:01:28,653 --> 00:01:30,090 But as your friend, 36 00:01:30,133 --> 00:01:34,659 I really hate to see you waste your talent. 37 00:01:34,703 --> 00:01:41,666 Look, if a large-scale, full time interior design job 38 00:01:41,710 --> 00:01:46,236 became available, would you be interested? 39 00:01:47,803 --> 00:01:49,109 What, you mean with you? 40 00:01:49,152 --> 00:01:51,937 Well, the Sinclair Family Foundation. 41 00:01:51,981 --> 00:01:55,419 My son Nick was really impressed with the job you did 42 00:01:55,463 --> 00:01:57,943 on my colonial and he wants to talk to you 43 00:01:57,987 --> 00:01:59,815 about doing the family estate. 44 00:01:59,858 --> 00:02:02,600 What do you say? Come on, it's a-- 45 00:02:02,644 --> 00:02:04,776 Take a meeting. 46 00:02:07,736 --> 00:02:08,737 Come on... 47 00:02:11,218 --> 00:02:12,262 I'll sleep on it. 48 00:02:12,306 --> 00:02:14,003 Okay. 49 00:02:14,046 --> 00:02:16,658 Have your people call my people. 50 00:02:36,373 --> 00:02:37,809 Ooh! God! Oh, God! 51 00:02:37,853 --> 00:02:39,420 Are you--? 52 00:02:39,463 --> 00:02:42,249 I'm so sorry. I didn't see you there. Are you okay? 53 00:02:42,292 --> 00:02:43,772 No, no harm, no foul, 54 00:02:43,815 --> 00:02:45,295 no broken candy canes. 55 00:02:45,339 --> 00:02:47,254 Well, that's good. 56 00:02:47,297 --> 00:02:49,430 Oh, everything is closed around here. 57 00:02:49,473 --> 00:02:51,432 Do you know why? It's a business day. 58 00:02:51,475 --> 00:02:52,737 Not in Richmond. 59 00:02:52,781 --> 00:02:54,957 This is a Christmas tree ceremony. 60 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:57,481 The annual tradition of shutting down the entire town 61 00:02:57,525 --> 00:02:58,526 just to plug in a tree. 62 00:02:58,569 --> 00:03:00,092 It's a little more than that. 63 00:03:00,136 --> 00:03:02,617 You should stay. It's actually pretty magical. 64 00:03:02,660 --> 00:03:03,792 You know, I-I can't. 65 00:03:03,835 --> 00:03:06,186 Uh, while Richmond might shut down, 66 00:03:06,229 --> 00:03:07,317 Hong Kong never sleeps. 67 00:03:07,361 --> 00:03:10,799 Besides, I don't believe in magic. 68 00:03:10,842 --> 00:03:12,670 Nice running into you, yeah. 69 00:03:14,542 --> 00:03:15,847 Bye. 70 00:03:23,333 --> 00:03:24,856 Hey, dad. 71 00:03:24,900 --> 00:03:25,770 Hey, honey. 72 00:03:25,814 --> 00:03:29,252 Hey, bub! 73 00:03:29,296 --> 00:03:31,080 Who was that? 74 00:03:31,123 --> 00:03:32,386 Oh. Uh, just somebody 75 00:03:32,429 --> 00:03:34,083 in need of a little Christmas cheer. 76 00:03:34,126 --> 00:03:36,303 Well, you never know, it could've been the Grinch! 77 00:03:36,346 --> 00:03:39,131 Is it time yet? 78 00:03:39,175 --> 00:03:41,830 But look, look past. 79 00:03:41,873 --> 00:03:42,744 Angels! 80 00:03:42,787 --> 00:03:46,443 ♪ Holy night 81 00:03:46,487 --> 00:03:48,140 Well, there he goes. 82 00:03:48,184 --> 00:03:50,708 Meet you at the tree, Max! 83 00:03:51,405 --> 00:03:52,710 Heh, what? 84 00:03:52,754 --> 00:03:55,409 I've been your dad for over three decades, 85 00:03:55,452 --> 00:03:58,890 and I know that "I got a secret" twinkle in your eye 86 00:03:58,934 --> 00:04:00,718 like the back of my hand. 87 00:04:00,762 --> 00:04:03,765 What happened? 88 00:04:03,808 --> 00:04:05,157 Well, Caroline asked me 89 00:04:05,201 --> 00:04:07,551 to decorate the Sinclair estate. 90 00:04:07,595 --> 00:04:10,119 That's over in Windsor Hill. Yep. 91 00:04:10,162 --> 00:04:11,425 Pretty fancy. Mm-hmm. 92 00:04:11,468 --> 00:04:13,296 Job like that could get you written up 93 00:04:13,340 --> 00:04:16,256 in a design magazine and you could restart your career. 94 00:04:16,299 --> 00:04:19,998 I know. I know, dad, you should see this place. 95 00:04:20,042 --> 00:04:21,304 Bones to die for, 96 00:04:21,348 --> 00:04:25,134 original architecture, marble floors. 97 00:04:26,657 --> 00:04:28,268 But I have a career. 98 00:04:28,311 --> 00:04:30,226 You know, I mean, I have a career that affords me time 99 00:04:30,270 --> 00:04:32,576 to go home and eat dinner with my son 100 00:04:32,620 --> 00:04:34,361 and go to all the school activities. 101 00:04:34,404 --> 00:04:35,971 I mean, why would I want to give that up? 102 00:04:36,014 --> 00:04:39,148 Do you want me to talk you into this or out of this? 103 00:04:39,191 --> 00:04:40,367 I don't know. 104 00:04:40,410 --> 00:04:41,846 But I do know that I want to be there 105 00:04:41,890 --> 00:04:45,328 for all the important moments in Max's life. 106 00:04:45,372 --> 00:04:47,461 Like you and Mom were there for me. 107 00:04:47,504 --> 00:04:49,245 You know, that meant a lot to me. 108 00:04:49,289 --> 00:04:51,465 And who says you can't do both? 109 00:04:51,508 --> 00:04:53,684 But-- No, but nothin'. 110 00:04:53,728 --> 00:04:55,120 Take the meeting. 111 00:04:55,164 --> 00:04:58,559 Look, Max has a young, very cool grandpa 112 00:04:58,602 --> 00:05:00,778 who loves spending time with him. 113 00:05:00,822 --> 00:05:03,390 And I'll make sure you don't miss any of the important things, 114 00:05:03,433 --> 00:05:05,348 even I have to drag you away 115 00:05:05,392 --> 00:05:09,134 from those fancy designs of yours. 116 00:05:09,178 --> 00:05:11,702 Anybody ever tell you you're the best dad in the world? 117 00:05:11,746 --> 00:05:14,096 I think I got a coffee mug or two that reminds me. 118 00:05:14,139 --> 00:05:17,360 ♪ Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la 119 00:05:19,406 --> 00:05:20,624 Can I see it now? 120 00:05:20,668 --> 00:05:22,757 Almost. 121 00:05:23,801 --> 00:05:27,675 MALE EMCEE: Three, two, one! 122 00:05:28,937 --> 00:05:31,853 PHIL AND MAX: Christmas is here! 123 00:05:49,392 --> 00:05:52,177 All right, Ham, this little guy is all I could find. 124 00:05:52,221 --> 00:05:54,441 Hey, you guys are playin' without me! 125 00:05:56,312 --> 00:05:58,488 What's this I hear about a job interview? 126 00:05:58,532 --> 00:06:01,491 Hmm. Caroline told you guys? 127 00:06:01,535 --> 00:06:03,145 Yeah. Well, you know what, guys, 128 00:06:03,188 --> 00:06:04,886 I have not done a job that scale 129 00:06:04,929 --> 00:06:07,628 in a long time, so I'm probably not even going to get the offer. 130 00:06:07,671 --> 00:06:08,846 I wouldn't worry about it. 131 00:06:08,890 --> 00:06:11,196 Don't you go there, Abbey Fuller. 132 00:06:11,240 --> 00:06:13,416 Go home and do your homework. 133 00:06:13,460 --> 00:06:15,549 Walk in there with confidence. 134 00:06:15,592 --> 00:06:16,724 Show 'em your passion. 135 00:06:16,767 --> 00:06:20,292 Hey, they'd be lucky to get you. 136 00:06:20,336 --> 00:06:21,859 Lucky. Hmm. 137 00:06:21,903 --> 00:06:23,861 Mike, what a coincidence! 138 00:06:23,905 --> 00:06:26,081 MIKE: You asked me to meet you here at 2:30. 139 00:06:26,124 --> 00:06:27,604 I did? Hmm. 140 00:06:27,648 --> 00:06:28,866 You know I forget things. 141 00:06:28,910 --> 00:06:32,043 Abbey, uh, this is my grandson, Mike. 142 00:06:32,087 --> 00:06:33,567 He still visits me every week, 143 00:06:33,610 --> 00:06:36,700 even though he's a big time doctor now. 144 00:06:36,744 --> 00:06:38,659 And he loves kids. 145 00:06:38,702 --> 00:06:41,444 Well, it's, it's a job requirement. 146 00:06:41,488 --> 00:06:44,229 -I work at the children's hospital... -Oh. 147 00:06:44,273 --> 00:06:47,755 ...where, uh, fortunately, Granddad, 148 00:06:47,798 --> 00:06:49,191 we don't have to put up with 149 00:06:49,234 --> 00:06:51,280 this type of scheming and manipulation. 150 00:06:51,323 --> 00:06:53,021 Ha. Well, I don't know about that. 151 00:06:53,064 --> 00:06:56,024 I have been manipulated by my fair share 152 00:06:56,067 --> 00:06:57,329 of scheming children. 153 00:06:57,373 --> 00:06:58,940 You should let him take you to coffee. 154 00:06:58,983 --> 00:07:00,115 She's off at five. 155 00:07:00,158 --> 00:07:01,464 Well, unfortunately, my evening 156 00:07:01,508 --> 00:07:03,248 is spoken for by a five-year-old 157 00:07:03,292 --> 00:07:04,598 that is just dying for me to get home 158 00:07:04,641 --> 00:07:06,034 and help him with a gingerbread house. 159 00:07:06,077 --> 00:07:10,430 But, um, it was very nice to meet you. 160 00:07:10,473 --> 00:07:11,474 You as well. 161 00:07:11,518 --> 00:07:14,564 Here's your tree, Hem. 162 00:07:18,873 --> 00:07:20,831 Smooth. 163 00:07:20,875 --> 00:07:22,398 MAX: Do you think this is goon enough 164 00:07:22,442 --> 00:07:25,009 to win the gingerbread contest at Grandpa's cafe? 165 00:07:25,053 --> 00:07:27,055 As long as you do your best and have fun, 166 00:07:27,098 --> 00:07:29,013 you're the winner where it counts, right there. 167 00:07:29,057 --> 00:07:33,322 I know, but the real winner gets a chocolate reindeer. 168 00:07:37,979 --> 00:07:41,025 Hey, bub, you know I have that interview tomorrow, right? 169 00:07:41,069 --> 00:07:42,723 Yeah? Well, if I get it, 170 00:07:42,766 --> 00:07:44,376 you might have to spend a little bit more time 171 00:07:44,420 --> 00:07:46,596 at your grandpa's house after school. 172 00:07:46,640 --> 00:07:47,684 You okay with that? 173 00:07:47,728 --> 00:07:49,599 Uh-huh. I like Grandpa's house. 174 00:07:49,643 --> 00:07:51,296 I know you do. But listen to me, 175 00:07:51,340 --> 00:07:55,126 If there's ever anything that's really important to you, 176 00:07:55,170 --> 00:07:56,824 I'll be there, okay? 177 00:07:56,867 --> 00:07:59,261 What about the Christmas pageant? 178 00:07:59,304 --> 00:08:02,090 I wouldn't miss it for the world. 179 00:08:12,622 --> 00:08:14,189 CAROLINE: Nick, don't forget 180 00:08:14,232 --> 00:08:15,886 you have an interview in a few minutes. 181 00:08:15,930 --> 00:08:18,280 NICK: I know, Mom. That's why Kate is here. 182 00:08:18,323 --> 00:08:19,499 She has impeccable taste. 183 00:08:19,542 --> 00:08:21,675 I know nothing of couches and art. 184 00:08:21,718 --> 00:08:23,459 But whoever we hire is going to be working 185 00:08:23,503 --> 00:08:27,245 for the family foundation, not Sinclair Enterprises. 186 00:08:27,289 --> 00:08:28,682 I know. And I promise you, 187 00:08:28,725 --> 00:08:31,467 you and I will make the final decisions, okay? 188 00:08:31,511 --> 00:08:33,513 But I would like to have Kate's opinion. 189 00:08:36,211 --> 00:08:37,212 I'll get that. 190 00:08:43,610 --> 00:08:45,089 Hi. 191 00:08:45,133 --> 00:08:46,134 Hi. 192 00:08:46,177 --> 00:08:47,222 What are you doing here? 193 00:08:47,265 --> 00:08:49,703 I-I'm Abbey Fuller, 194 00:08:49,746 --> 00:08:51,139 the designer. 195 00:08:53,184 --> 00:08:54,272 Oh. Well, of course. 196 00:08:54,316 --> 00:08:56,536 Nick Sinclair. Hi. 197 00:08:56,579 --> 00:08:57,667 Nice to meet you. 198 00:08:57,711 --> 00:09:00,104 Abbey! I'm so glad you're here. 199 00:09:00,148 --> 00:09:02,759 Nick, why don't we meet you in the ballroom in about five minutes? 200 00:09:02,803 --> 00:09:05,719 I'm gonna take Abbey on a little tour of the house. 201 00:09:05,762 --> 00:09:06,894 Sure. 202 00:09:06,937 --> 00:09:09,287 Come on in. 203 00:09:09,331 --> 00:09:10,680 Oh, wow. 204 00:09:10,724 --> 00:09:15,250 Carol, I could fit my entire apartment in here. 205 00:09:15,293 --> 00:09:17,121 Oh... Ah, thank you. 206 00:09:20,081 --> 00:09:24,868 The Sinclair estate belonged to Nick's paternal grandparents. 207 00:09:24,912 --> 00:09:26,217 Nick use to love to come here 208 00:09:26,261 --> 00:09:28,350 when he was a kid-- he called it, 209 00:09:28,393 --> 00:09:29,830 "The Palace." 210 00:09:29,873 --> 00:09:34,182 ABBEY: Oh, it's something. Heh. 211 00:09:34,225 --> 00:09:35,618 So you can see why 212 00:09:35,662 --> 00:09:36,924 we're desperate for your help. 213 00:09:36,967 --> 00:09:38,534 And does Nick live here now? 214 00:09:38,578 --> 00:09:41,145 Oh, he spent the last decade working in New York, 215 00:09:41,189 --> 00:09:44,627 but the business is expanding to the Southeast, 216 00:09:44,671 --> 00:09:47,543 so he came home. 217 00:09:51,068 --> 00:09:52,548 And now... 218 00:09:52,592 --> 00:09:54,681 the pièce de résistance, 219 00:09:54,724 --> 00:09:56,857 the ballroom. 220 00:09:59,555 --> 00:10:01,731 Thank you. 221 00:10:01,775 --> 00:10:03,864 CAROLINE: You just be yourself. 222 00:10:03,907 --> 00:10:07,258 He's gonna love you as much as I do, thank you. 223 00:10:08,477 --> 00:10:10,610 Abbey, this is Senior Vice President 224 00:10:10,653 --> 00:10:13,134 of Sinclair Industries South, 225 00:10:13,177 --> 00:10:14,265 Kate Newhall. 226 00:10:14,309 --> 00:10:15,615 Hi. It's nice to meet you. Hi. 227 00:10:15,658 --> 00:10:17,181 I'm excited to discuss how we can bring 228 00:10:17,225 --> 00:10:18,966 this house up to its full potential. 229 00:10:19,009 --> 00:10:20,445 I can take it from here, mother. 230 00:10:20,489 --> 00:10:25,625 Oh. Well, I'll just be in the kitchen then. 231 00:10:27,235 --> 00:10:28,758 Please sit. Thanks. 232 00:10:28,802 --> 00:10:32,370 So why don't you tell us a little bit about yourself. 233 00:10:32,414 --> 00:10:33,720 Um, ahem. 234 00:10:33,763 --> 00:10:37,158 Well, I have a BFA in interior design, 235 00:10:37,201 --> 00:10:38,725 and, uh... 236 00:10:38,768 --> 00:10:41,597 after school, I worked for Tucker & Barber. 237 00:10:41,641 --> 00:10:43,468 I grew up with Kit Tucker. Oh. 238 00:10:43,512 --> 00:10:45,862 I assume she'll give you a reference? 239 00:10:45,906 --> 00:10:47,037 Yeah, she will. 240 00:10:47,081 --> 00:10:48,430 Uh, uh... 241 00:10:48,473 --> 00:10:49,736 heh, if she remembers me. 242 00:10:49,779 --> 00:10:50,737 It's just been a while. 243 00:10:50,780 --> 00:10:52,695 I actually took a small hiatus 244 00:10:52,739 --> 00:10:55,698 from design when I had my son, yeah. 245 00:10:55,742 --> 00:10:59,354 In fact, your mom's how-- um, Caroline's house 246 00:10:59,397 --> 00:11:01,051 was my first job back, really. 247 00:11:01,095 --> 00:11:04,620 Well, I did do the Haskin's house, uh, about a month ago. 248 00:11:04,664 --> 00:11:06,013 It was a small redecorating job. 249 00:11:06,056 --> 00:11:07,754 But other than that, my references are... 250 00:11:07,797 --> 00:11:11,061 ...a bit dated, but they're solid. 251 00:11:11,105 --> 00:11:13,411 As I'm sure you've heard, 252 00:11:13,455 --> 00:11:14,804 Sinclair is expanding. 253 00:11:14,848 --> 00:11:17,851 And until our offices are finished downtown, 254 00:11:17,894 --> 00:11:19,591 we're taking our meetings here. 255 00:11:19,635 --> 00:11:21,768 Which is why the first floor is our top priority. 256 00:11:21,811 --> 00:11:24,771 Right. And I have taken the liberty, 257 00:11:24,814 --> 00:11:26,990 and I've done some mock ups 258 00:11:27,034 --> 00:11:29,645 of some potential designs that I think 259 00:11:29,689 --> 00:11:31,908 would work well with the history of the home. 260 00:11:31,952 --> 00:11:33,518 And I was actually hoping that maybe 261 00:11:33,562 --> 00:11:35,869 we could do some seasonal decorating too, 262 00:11:35,912 --> 00:11:37,174 if-if we had time. 263 00:11:37,218 --> 00:11:40,351 Um, add a little Christmas cheer, heh... 264 00:11:40,395 --> 00:11:42,745 What is it with this town and Christmas? 265 00:11:42,789 --> 00:11:43,964 It's infectious. Trust me, 266 00:11:44,007 --> 00:11:45,617 it's gonna get to you too. 267 00:11:45,661 --> 00:11:47,358 You'll need to coordinate with the event planner 268 00:11:47,402 --> 00:11:48,838 for the children's hospital fundraiser 269 00:11:48,882 --> 00:11:50,405 that we're having here in the ballroom. 270 00:11:50,448 --> 00:11:51,580 All the work on the first floor 271 00:11:51,623 --> 00:11:52,799 has to be done before the party. 272 00:11:52,842 --> 00:11:54,061 Not a problem. 273 00:11:54,104 --> 00:11:55,802 And when is the event? 274 00:11:55,845 --> 00:11:57,020 It's on the 24th? 275 00:11:57,064 --> 00:11:58,761 Christmas Eve? 276 00:11:58,805 --> 00:12:02,939 -That's four weeks away. -I'm aware. How big is your team? 277 00:12:02,983 --> 00:12:08,902 Well, right now, it's just me, but I do have an excellent assistant on stand by. 278 00:12:08,945 --> 00:12:10,817 Well, the first floor needs cosmetic work. 279 00:12:10,860 --> 00:12:12,514 Do you have a go-to contractor? 280 00:12:12,557 --> 00:12:15,691 -I like David Berry... -In landscaping? 281 00:12:15,735 --> 00:12:18,085 Oh, I think the yard guys are pretty good. 282 00:12:18,128 --> 00:12:19,260 I mean, they... 283 00:12:19,303 --> 00:12:20,783 ...just went out of business 284 00:12:20,827 --> 00:12:22,785 last year, so we won't be using them. 285 00:12:24,831 --> 00:12:27,572 Um, I will 286 00:12:27,616 --> 00:12:28,835 find you someone 287 00:12:28,878 --> 00:12:32,490 that will live up to your expectations. 288 00:12:32,534 --> 00:12:33,622 No problem. 289 00:12:33,665 --> 00:12:35,232 Thank you so much for coming in. 290 00:12:35,276 --> 00:12:39,759 If we have any follow up questions, we'll reach out. 291 00:12:39,802 --> 00:12:41,021 Uh, okay. 292 00:12:41,064 --> 00:12:42,762 Um... 293 00:12:44,720 --> 00:12:47,157 Great. 294 00:12:54,904 --> 00:12:58,386 I never really had a shot at this, did I? 295 00:12:58,429 --> 00:13:00,997 I didn't say that. Your mom wanted to hire me, 296 00:13:01,041 --> 00:13:02,216 you didn't, so you thought 297 00:13:02,259 --> 00:13:04,000 you'd give me this pity interview, 298 00:13:04,044 --> 00:13:07,177 but you were never actually really gonna hire me, were you? 299 00:13:07,221 --> 00:13:08,744 I'm sorry... 300 00:13:08,788 --> 00:13:11,399 I took a lot of time to prepare for this meeting, 301 00:13:11,442 --> 00:13:12,617 time away from my kid. 302 00:13:12,661 --> 00:13:14,141 You really want to know what gets me 303 00:13:14,184 --> 00:13:16,752 about this whole thing, is that your grandfather, 304 00:13:16,796 --> 00:13:17,927 who started this company, 305 00:13:17,971 --> 00:13:19,537 he was a mail clerk, 306 00:13:19,581 --> 00:13:22,062 working paycheck to paycheck, and now 60 years later, 307 00:13:22,105 --> 00:13:26,893 Sinclair Enterprises is this multi-billion dollar company all because of one thing: 308 00:13:26,936 --> 00:13:30,026 because a banker took a chance an some scrappy entrepreneur 309 00:13:30,070 --> 00:13:32,289 who had a vision, but no actual expertise. 310 00:13:32,333 --> 00:13:35,684 And I would've done a really good job for you guys. 311 00:13:35,727 --> 00:13:39,253 But you just didn't give me a shot. 312 00:13:39,296 --> 00:13:41,690 So have a good day. 313 00:13:45,433 --> 00:13:47,565 Ms. Fuller? Abbey, wait! 314 00:13:47,609 --> 00:13:49,393 What? 315 00:13:49,437 --> 00:13:50,568 You're hired. 316 00:13:50,612 --> 00:13:51,700 Uh, I'm what? 317 00:13:51,743 --> 00:13:52,744 You're hired. 318 00:13:52,788 --> 00:13:54,268 Look, Kate has her doubts. 319 00:13:54,311 --> 00:13:56,618 But that's why she's my SVP. 320 00:13:56,661 --> 00:13:59,099 I trust her to be tough. 321 00:13:59,142 --> 00:14:00,883 I'm sorry, can you just go back to the part 322 00:14:00,927 --> 00:14:03,016 where I yelled at you and stormed out 323 00:14:03,059 --> 00:14:04,887 and then you hired me? 324 00:14:04,931 --> 00:14:06,019 Look, you have a vision 325 00:14:06,062 --> 00:14:07,498 and I admire that. 326 00:14:07,542 --> 00:14:09,152 And I like your spunk. 327 00:14:12,242 --> 00:14:13,200 Thank you. 328 00:14:14,505 --> 00:14:18,205 I believe you'll get the job done... 329 00:14:18,248 --> 00:14:21,730 even if it takes a Christmas miracle. 330 00:14:43,317 --> 00:14:46,059 Well, how'd it go? 331 00:14:46,102 --> 00:14:47,843 Got the job. 332 00:14:47,887 --> 00:14:49,105 Oh! Well this calls 333 00:14:49,149 --> 00:14:51,194 for a victory cookie. 334 00:14:51,238 --> 00:14:53,283 You want a snowman 335 00:14:53,327 --> 00:14:54,894 or a Christmas tree? 336 00:14:54,937 --> 00:14:57,331 Well, I will have the tree. 337 00:14:57,374 --> 00:14:59,289 I always feel guilty about biting 338 00:14:59,333 --> 00:15:01,074 the head off a snowman. 339 00:15:01,117 --> 00:15:02,336 ABBEY: What're you doing, bub? 340 00:15:02,379 --> 00:15:05,078 We're making ornaments for the pageant. 341 00:15:05,121 --> 00:15:06,253 Yeah, they asked for help, 342 00:15:06,296 --> 00:15:08,298 and Max volunteered his family. 343 00:15:08,342 --> 00:15:12,085 We love making Christmas decorations, right, Mommy? 344 00:15:12,128 --> 00:15:15,479 Uh, this might be a job for just you and me this year, kiddo. 345 00:15:15,523 --> 00:15:16,654 No, don't be silly. 346 00:15:16,698 --> 00:15:18,047 I will always find time. 347 00:15:18,091 --> 00:15:19,744 This is exactly the kind of thing 348 00:15:19,788 --> 00:15:21,659 that I promised myself I wouldn't miss. 349 00:15:21,703 --> 00:15:25,968 What's the big deal? I mean, how many of these do we gotta do? 350 00:15:26,012 --> 00:15:26,969 Two hundred. 351 00:15:27,013 --> 00:15:29,972 -What? -Two hundred. 352 00:15:34,716 --> 00:15:35,847 Give me a paintbrush. 353 00:15:45,509 --> 00:15:46,989 Customers are comin' soon. 354 00:15:47,033 --> 00:15:48,817 Rise and shine. Heh. 355 00:15:48,860 --> 00:15:53,213 Ready for your first day of school? 356 00:15:53,256 --> 00:15:55,389 Mmm, yeah, I'm all packed up. 357 00:15:55,432 --> 00:15:58,044 I've got my mock ups, paints , swatches, and basically, 358 00:15:58,087 --> 00:16:01,003 I'm Mary Poppins with a measuring tape. Heh. 359 00:16:01,047 --> 00:16:02,657 I am so proud of you, Abs. 360 00:16:02,700 --> 00:16:04,572 How did I ever raise such a great kid? 361 00:16:04,615 --> 00:16:08,968 Solid parenting with a healthy dose of luck. 362 00:16:09,011 --> 00:16:10,534 Alright, I got to brush my hair, 363 00:16:10,578 --> 00:16:12,710 cull my teeth, change my clothes. 364 00:16:12,754 --> 00:16:14,103 Oh! Oh! Um... 365 00:16:14,147 --> 00:16:16,671 Yeah. I've got a mansion to decorate. 366 00:16:16,714 --> 00:16:18,978 And I get to get Max to school. 367 00:16:25,375 --> 00:16:26,637 Oh. Oh. 368 00:16:26,681 --> 00:16:30,293 Ha! Thanks, sorry. Thank you. 369 00:16:30,337 --> 00:16:33,253 If that's your idea of professional attire, we're in trouble. 370 00:16:33,296 --> 00:16:35,472 Oh, well, you know what they say, 371 00:16:35,516 --> 00:16:37,257 "Dress for the job you want." Heh. 372 00:16:37,300 --> 00:16:40,086 Today the job I want is movin' furniture. 373 00:16:41,435 --> 00:16:43,045 The East Wing is our most public space-- 374 00:16:43,089 --> 00:16:46,266 meeting spaces, offices and an executive suite. 375 00:16:46,309 --> 00:16:49,356 Oh, look at these built-ins. 376 00:16:49,399 --> 00:16:51,445 Oh, I love these. 377 00:16:51,488 --> 00:16:53,838 Yeah, we get some vintage books, 378 00:16:53,882 --> 00:16:54,970 make it look like a... 379 00:16:55,014 --> 00:16:59,409 Victorian gentleman's study. 380 00:16:59,453 --> 00:17:02,021 Or...we could do something modern. 381 00:17:02,064 --> 00:17:04,849 You know, uh, both could work, I think. 382 00:17:04,893 --> 00:17:06,808 Just let me know whatever you decide. 383 00:17:06,851 --> 00:17:09,550 You're welcome to use any of the furniture you find in the estate. 384 00:17:09,593 --> 00:17:11,987 Oh, uh, do I get a separate holiday budget? 385 00:17:12,031 --> 00:17:14,729 Or do you want me to include the decorations in with my estimate? 386 00:17:14,772 --> 00:17:16,513 Decorations? Well, I just assumed 387 00:17:16,557 --> 00:17:18,907 since you were hosting the gala on Christmas Eve, 388 00:17:18,950 --> 00:17:21,388 that you would want to make the rest of the place 389 00:17:21,431 --> 00:17:24,434 look a little bit more festive in case guests wander. 390 00:17:24,478 --> 00:17:27,089 I don't see any harm in going the extra mile. 391 00:17:27,133 --> 00:17:30,919 I'll come up with the budget and let the event planner know. 392 00:17:30,962 --> 00:17:35,054 This is our office. Nick and I are going to be working here temporarily. 393 00:17:35,097 --> 00:17:38,057 -Try not to disturb us. -Of course not. 394 00:17:38,100 --> 00:17:40,015 Uh, do you know when I'll be able to set a meeting 395 00:17:40,059 --> 00:17:42,278 with Mr. Sinclair to go over designs I have? 396 00:17:42,322 --> 00:17:44,585 Nick's working around the clock to launch Sinclair South. 397 00:17:44,628 --> 00:17:47,849 If you have any questions, just come ask me. 398 00:17:47,892 --> 00:17:49,894 Okay. Well, I understand he's really busy, 399 00:17:49,938 --> 00:17:53,637 but, I mean, my job is gonna be almost impossible 400 00:17:53,681 --> 00:17:54,943 if I can't talk to him. 401 00:17:54,986 --> 00:17:56,771 You said you could handle it. 402 00:17:56,814 --> 00:17:59,339 Make it work. 403 00:18:08,174 --> 00:18:10,654 KATE: Alright, Nick, I'll be back in an hour. 404 00:18:30,065 --> 00:18:31,284 Abbey, come in. 405 00:18:31,327 --> 00:18:32,589 Ah, sorry to interrupt. 406 00:18:32,633 --> 00:18:34,461 I was just wondering if I could schedule 407 00:18:34,504 --> 00:18:36,158 some time to sit down with you. 408 00:18:36,202 --> 00:18:38,334 I've got three and a half minutes until my next call. 409 00:18:38,378 --> 00:18:39,770 Right, okay. I'm all yours. 410 00:18:39,814 --> 00:18:42,991 Well, heh, it would just really help me 411 00:18:43,034 --> 00:18:46,212 to know some of your likes and dislikes. 412 00:18:46,255 --> 00:18:47,604 Well, I like clean lines. 413 00:18:47,648 --> 00:18:49,302 Nothing too fussy. No knick-knacks. 414 00:18:49,345 --> 00:18:53,088 And here I would've pegged you a knick-knack aficionado. 415 00:18:54,307 --> 00:18:55,438 That was a joke. 416 00:18:55,482 --> 00:18:59,703 Um... Okay, uh, like anything else? 417 00:18:59,747 --> 00:19:01,749 Like your favorite color? 418 00:19:01,792 --> 00:19:03,403 I like my furniture sturdy. 419 00:19:03,446 --> 00:19:05,361 And none of those old fashion chairs 420 00:19:05,405 --> 00:19:07,624 that make me feel like I'm going to break them just by sitting down. 421 00:19:07,668 --> 00:19:09,278 Right, so you have preferences. 422 00:19:09,322 --> 00:19:12,760 Preferences, and 30 seconds. 423 00:19:12,803 --> 00:19:15,241 Look, the more you give me to work with, 424 00:19:15,284 --> 00:19:18,200 the better off I'll be able to make this house 425 00:19:18,244 --> 00:19:19,245 reflect who you are. 426 00:19:19,288 --> 00:19:21,943 Abbey, my mother believes in you 427 00:19:21,986 --> 00:19:23,205 and she is a tough critic, 428 00:19:23,249 --> 00:19:26,730 so...just do what you do best. 429 00:19:26,774 --> 00:19:28,863 You'll be fine. 430 00:19:28,906 --> 00:19:31,692 Right. Okay. 431 00:19:31,735 --> 00:19:33,868 Thank you. 432 00:19:49,797 --> 00:19:51,015 Boo... 433 00:19:51,059 --> 00:19:54,105 MAX: Mommy! Hey! Muah. 434 00:19:54,149 --> 00:19:56,543 I missed you this morning. 435 00:19:56,586 --> 00:19:57,718 What are you doin'? 436 00:19:57,761 --> 00:19:59,894 We're painting the big set pieces. 437 00:19:59,937 --> 00:20:01,461 Oh! 438 00:20:01,504 --> 00:20:04,725 Abbey? 439 00:20:04,768 --> 00:20:06,640 Hey. 440 00:20:06,683 --> 00:20:08,555 What are you doing here? 441 00:20:08,598 --> 00:20:10,034 MIKE: Helping out with my niece. 442 00:20:10,078 --> 00:20:13,212 -And who do we have here? -Oh! 443 00:20:13,255 --> 00:20:15,257 This is-this is my son, Max. 444 00:20:15,301 --> 00:20:16,867 Max, say hello to Dr. Mike. 445 00:20:16,911 --> 00:20:19,479 I just went to the doctor and I got a candy cane. 446 00:20:19,522 --> 00:20:21,655 You'd better have one. 447 00:20:21,698 --> 00:20:23,439 Oh, man. You know... 448 00:20:23,483 --> 00:20:26,486 um, what in the... heck? 449 00:20:26,529 --> 00:20:28,749 -Let me... -ABBEY 450 00:20:28,792 --> 00:20:30,272 -What? -ABBEY: What?! 451 00:20:30,316 --> 00:20:31,360 Clean those ears! 452 00:20:31,404 --> 00:20:33,406 -What do you say? -Thank you. 453 00:20:33,449 --> 00:20:34,494 You're welcome, bud. 454 00:20:34,537 --> 00:20:37,714 That was good. That was good. 455 00:20:37,758 --> 00:20:38,846 Um... 456 00:20:38,889 --> 00:20:40,456 I know my granddad can be kind of-- 457 00:20:40,500 --> 00:20:43,067 -Persistent? -I was gonna say overbearing and obvious. 458 00:20:43,111 --> 00:20:46,854 So, if you ever wanted to, I don't know, grab dinner, 459 00:20:46,897 --> 00:20:48,334 -I eat. -I'll keep that in mind. 460 00:20:48,377 --> 00:20:49,683 -MIKE: Okay. -All right. 461 00:20:49,726 --> 00:20:52,120 -MIKE: All right, we'll see you. -Bye. 462 00:20:52,163 --> 00:20:55,123 Well, hello there, Santa. 463 00:20:55,166 --> 00:20:56,994 Well, this is a nice surprise. 464 00:20:57,038 --> 00:20:59,823 Well, I had my lunch break, 465 00:20:59,867 --> 00:21:01,608 so I figured I'd sneak out. 466 00:21:01,651 --> 00:21:05,307 -In that case... 467 00:21:05,351 --> 00:21:07,004 How did it go today? 468 00:21:07,048 --> 00:21:08,223 Oh... 469 00:21:08,267 --> 00:21:09,877 Well, I've barely seen my client, 470 00:21:09,920 --> 00:21:13,315 and it seems I keep getting in the way 471 00:21:13,359 --> 00:21:17,319 of his highly efficient SVP, Kate Newhall. 472 00:21:17,363 --> 00:21:19,495 What's Nick Sinclair like? 473 00:21:19,539 --> 00:21:22,324 He's... imperious. 474 00:21:22,368 --> 00:21:24,544 Uh, he's hard to get a hold of. 475 00:21:24,587 --> 00:21:27,721 I mean, he acts like I'm just a big nuisance just because I'm trying to do my job. 476 00:21:27,764 --> 00:21:31,768 And, dad, I'm telling you, I'm trying to like him because he's Caroline's son, 477 00:21:31,812 --> 00:21:34,597 -I really am. -You don't have to like him to get the job done. 478 00:21:34,641 --> 00:21:38,209 I know that. I know that there are difficult clients that come with the job. 479 00:21:38,253 --> 00:21:43,258 I get that, but, you know, here's the thing, I was really excited about this job. 480 00:21:43,302 --> 00:21:46,348 You know, I see so much potential in that place, 481 00:21:46,392 --> 00:21:49,395 but I don't know what it is, it's just like, 482 00:21:49,438 --> 00:21:52,136 ever since I met Nick... 483 00:21:52,180 --> 00:21:53,747 I can't get a feel 484 00:21:53,790 --> 00:21:55,792 of what that place should be. 485 00:21:55,836 --> 00:22:00,101 I can't imagine trying to turn that giant, cold mansion 486 00:22:00,144 --> 00:22:05,324 into a place you'd want to spend Christmas in. 487 00:22:20,469 --> 00:22:22,732 Where on earth did you find this? 488 00:22:22,776 --> 00:22:26,954 Oh, I asked your mom for an old box of family ornaments. 489 00:22:26,997 --> 00:22:29,217 I was nine when I made this. 490 00:22:29,260 --> 00:22:30,610 -ABBEY: Yeah? 491 00:22:30,653 --> 00:22:32,176 I was so proud of myself, too. 492 00:22:32,220 --> 00:22:34,483 In my head, I thought I was the next Picasso. 493 00:22:34,527 --> 00:22:37,399 Mm, I can't believe you knew who Picasso was. 494 00:22:37,443 --> 00:22:39,401 The only artist I knew was Lisa Frank. 495 00:22:40,663 --> 00:22:42,273 I was determined to hang my masterpiece 496 00:22:42,317 --> 00:22:44,188 from the top of the tree, but I was too little. 497 00:22:44,232 --> 00:22:46,930 So my dad just lifted me up like I weighed nothing, 498 00:22:46,974 --> 00:22:50,194 and I just hung it right beneath the star. 499 00:22:50,238 --> 00:22:55,374 You know, you're different when you talk about your family. 500 00:22:55,417 --> 00:22:57,680 -You're softer. -Softer?! 501 00:22:57,724 --> 00:23:00,770 Babies and puppy dogs are soft. I am-- 502 00:23:00,814 --> 00:23:04,513 You are incredibly busy and very important. 503 00:23:04,557 --> 00:23:06,123 Exactly. 504 00:23:06,167 --> 00:23:08,169 Right. Right. Well, listen, Mr. Important, 505 00:23:08,212 --> 00:23:13,217 if you want my best, you're gonna have to work with me a little bit. 506 00:23:13,261 --> 00:23:14,654 You know what I want? 507 00:23:14,697 --> 00:23:17,004 I want to not have to think about any of this. 508 00:23:17,047 --> 00:23:20,573 I know, but I just need you when it comes to the bigger purchases, you know? 509 00:23:20,616 --> 00:23:25,055 Like, I don't wanna buy a blue couch if you don't like blue. 510 00:23:25,099 --> 00:23:26,970 Well, I am ambivalent about blue. 511 00:23:27,014 --> 00:23:29,408 See? We can do this as painless as possible. 512 00:23:29,451 --> 00:23:31,627 I can email you some links for your approval, 513 00:23:31,671 --> 00:23:35,936 or, if you get tired of sitting in front of your computer screen all day, 514 00:23:35,979 --> 00:23:38,634 we could go shopping on one of your days off. 515 00:23:38,678 --> 00:23:39,853 I don't take days off. 516 00:23:39,896 --> 00:23:42,464 -You don't? 517 00:23:42,508 --> 00:23:43,857 Excuse me. 518 00:23:43,900 --> 00:23:46,425 Oops. I gotta take this. 519 00:23:46,468 --> 00:23:48,557 Sorry. 520 00:23:48,601 --> 00:23:50,341 Okay, perfect timing. 521 00:23:50,385 --> 00:23:52,779 Abbey still has a few questions. 522 00:23:52,822 --> 00:23:54,868 Uh... what is this? 523 00:23:54,911 --> 00:23:58,828 Oh, well, I actually think that's a reindeer, but you'd have to ask Nick. 524 00:23:58,872 --> 00:24:01,788 When clients arrive for the gala, they need to see somebody formidable. 525 00:24:01,831 --> 00:24:03,572 -Important. -Right, okay. 526 00:24:03,616 --> 00:24:06,227 So, you would like something a little bit more sleeker. 527 00:24:06,270 --> 00:24:08,055 Yeah, I could do that. No problem. 528 00:24:08,098 --> 00:24:11,450 Abbey, I want this relationship to work just as badly as you do, 529 00:24:11,493 --> 00:24:13,452 but there's a big learning curve. 530 00:24:13,495 --> 00:24:15,584 And you said it yourself, you've been out of the game a long time. 531 00:24:15,628 --> 00:24:18,892 So, there's no shame in admitting you're in a little over your head. 532 00:24:18,935 --> 00:24:24,593 If you wanna step down now, I'll make sure Nick gives you a glowing referral. 533 00:24:25,115 --> 00:24:26,508 Um... 534 00:24:26,552 --> 00:24:29,946 No, that-that won't be necessary. 535 00:24:37,780 --> 00:24:40,522 -Hey, dad. -Hey, kiddo. Just checking in. 536 00:24:40,566 --> 00:24:42,742 You gonna make it home in time for dinner? 537 00:24:42,785 --> 00:24:45,353 Uh... No, dad. 538 00:24:45,396 --> 00:24:48,312 I'll just-- I'll grab something on the way home. It's okay. 539 00:24:48,356 --> 00:24:51,141 Mm-hmm. Late night, huh? How's it going up there? 540 00:24:51,185 --> 00:24:54,275 Uh, well... 541 00:24:54,318 --> 00:24:56,712 Is there a word that means "terrible" but worse? 542 00:24:56,756 --> 00:24:58,714 'Cause that's how this afternoon went. 543 00:24:58,758 --> 00:25:01,804 Oh, now, it can't be as bad as all that. 544 00:25:01,848 --> 00:25:03,545 Yeah, well, you'd be surprised, dad. 545 00:25:03,589 --> 00:25:08,811 I mean, my boss literally just said I was in over my head 546 00:25:08,855 --> 00:25:12,554 and, uh... that I should step down. 547 00:25:12,598 --> 00:25:15,035 -Nick said that? -No, not-not Nick. Kate. 548 00:25:15,078 --> 00:25:17,428 But... ...it doesn't matter. 549 00:25:17,472 --> 00:25:22,390 I'm just trying to do the best I can but I don't know how to give him what he wants 550 00:25:22,433 --> 00:25:25,785 if he won't give me the time to tell me what he likes. 551 00:25:25,828 --> 00:25:27,656 I'm at a complete loss over here, 552 00:25:27,700 --> 00:25:31,660 and Kate has made it incredibly clear that I just... 553 00:25:31,704 --> 00:25:33,880 I keep making all the wrong choices. 554 00:25:33,923 --> 00:25:36,491 I don't know. Maybe bringing in Desiree will help? 555 00:25:36,535 --> 00:25:38,449 -Love you. -Love you too. 556 00:25:38,493 --> 00:25:41,844 -See you soon. -All right. Bye. 557 00:25:54,248 --> 00:25:56,859 Thank you so much. Oh, Des, so glad you're here. 558 00:25:56,903 --> 00:25:59,601 Once the movers are done will you check on the painters? 559 00:25:59,645 --> 00:26:02,125 -Mm-hmm. Copy that. -Okay. Oh, hey, Nick. 560 00:26:02,169 --> 00:26:04,867 Um, I would like for you to meet Desiree. 561 00:26:04,911 --> 00:26:06,608 Desiree actually worked for me, what, 562 00:26:06,652 --> 00:26:09,219 -you were my intern, like, a million years ago. -Yes. 563 00:26:09,263 --> 00:26:12,092 -She'll be my right hand. -Oh, wonderful. Nice to meet you. Glad to have you. 564 00:26:12,135 --> 00:26:15,443 -Glad to be here. -MAN: Excuse me. 565 00:26:15,486 --> 00:26:18,402 -Wha...? -Uh... 566 00:26:18,446 --> 00:26:21,231 Uh... So, I spoke to Caroline this morning, 567 00:26:21,275 --> 00:26:24,539 and we've decided to put all the furniture in storage, if you're okay with that. 568 00:26:24,583 --> 00:26:28,369 I am not attached to any of it. If my mother wants to get rid of it... 569 00:26:28,412 --> 00:26:29,892 -get rid of it. -Okay. 570 00:26:29,936 --> 00:26:32,503 Or... we could donate it to charity. 571 00:26:32,547 --> 00:26:33,853 Make someone's Christmas a little brighter. 572 00:26:33,896 --> 00:26:35,768 -That's an excellent idea. -ABBEY: Oh. 573 00:26:35,811 --> 00:26:37,639 -I'll reach out to Purple Hearts. -Okay, great. 574 00:26:37,683 --> 00:26:40,076 Then, I'm gonna take off on a shopping trip for furniture. 575 00:26:40,120 --> 00:26:42,513 Keeping it simple, nothing too fussy. 576 00:26:42,557 --> 00:26:45,908 Great, I'll drive. Where are we going? 577 00:26:45,952 --> 00:26:46,996 What? 578 00:26:47,040 --> 00:26:50,043 Chester Market. Right, Abbey? 579 00:26:50,086 --> 00:26:52,828 Yeah. Chester Market. 580 00:26:52,872 --> 00:26:54,308 I thought you don't take days off? 581 00:26:54,351 --> 00:26:56,223 Well, I'm making a very rare exception today. 582 00:26:56,266 --> 00:26:58,921 Because my 2:00 canceled, and, apparently, my interior designer 583 00:26:58,965 --> 00:27:02,533 can't make any decisions without my input. So... 584 00:27:02,577 --> 00:27:03,796 you've got three hours. 585 00:27:03,839 --> 00:27:05,188 Three hours? 586 00:27:05,232 --> 00:27:07,277 You act like that's a challenge. I'm a mom. 587 00:27:07,321 --> 00:27:09,976 You should be surprised what I can get done in three hours. 588 00:27:10,019 --> 00:27:12,848 -ABBEY: Come on. 589 00:27:15,721 --> 00:27:17,331 Thank you. 590 00:27:17,374 --> 00:27:19,681 Whoo. 591 00:27:19,725 --> 00:27:21,552 Oh, yeah. 592 00:27:21,596 --> 00:27:23,163 Oh. Okay... 593 00:27:23,206 --> 00:27:26,906 So... Oh, right here. First stop. 594 00:27:26,949 --> 00:27:29,604 Hi. Can we have two, please? 595 00:27:29,648 --> 00:27:30,823 -Oh, I'm okay. -No. 596 00:27:30,866 --> 00:27:32,651 I am not moving any further 597 00:27:32,694 --> 00:27:34,000 until you've had this hot cocoa. 598 00:27:34,043 --> 00:27:35,828 -Well, I've had hot cocoa before. -Mm-nmm. 599 00:27:35,871 --> 00:27:38,352 You haven't had thishot cocoa. 600 00:27:38,395 --> 00:27:39,570 -Thank you. -Mm-hmm. 601 00:27:39,614 --> 00:27:43,052 I promise you, it's terrific. 602 00:27:44,314 --> 00:27:47,883 -Cheers. -Cheers. 603 00:27:47,927 --> 00:27:51,713 Mmm? I told you. I knew you'd love it. 604 00:27:51,757 --> 00:27:53,846 Oh, I just love when your stand pops up 605 00:27:53,889 --> 00:27:56,892 because it means that Christmas is finally here. 606 00:27:56,936 --> 00:27:58,894 Finally? 607 00:27:58,938 --> 00:28:02,115 I bet you're one of those people that start playing music before Halloween. 608 00:28:02,158 --> 00:28:03,507 Yeah, of course. 609 00:28:03,551 --> 00:28:06,380 Come on. Leave our coats so it's easier to shop. 610 00:28:06,423 --> 00:28:09,122 Oh! 611 00:28:09,165 --> 00:28:10,558 Ohh... 612 00:28:10,601 --> 00:28:12,038 Love this. 613 00:28:12,081 --> 00:28:15,476 I used to have a nutcracker just like this one. 614 00:28:15,519 --> 00:28:16,956 My mom gave it to me. 615 00:28:16,999 --> 00:28:18,697 She used to love Christmas. 616 00:28:18,740 --> 00:28:21,743 Kinda made a big deal about it. 617 00:28:21,787 --> 00:28:23,745 That explains so much. 618 00:28:23,789 --> 00:28:25,573 Okay. 619 00:28:25,616 --> 00:28:27,140 So, feel free to wander, okay, 620 00:28:27,183 --> 00:28:30,056 because there are lots of fantastic things in here. 621 00:28:30,099 --> 00:28:33,450 Ooh, I'm not sure "fantastic" is a word I would use. 622 00:28:33,494 --> 00:28:34,800 Okay, look. 623 00:28:34,843 --> 00:28:37,019 I'm gonna give you a little hint. 624 00:28:37,063 --> 00:28:39,935 When antiquing, you need to just reach way down deep inside 625 00:28:39,979 --> 00:28:43,025 and pull out what I like to call your romantic spirit, okay? 626 00:28:43,069 --> 00:28:46,986 Helps you look at things a little... differently. 627 00:28:47,029 --> 00:28:50,337 Like that. 628 00:28:50,380 --> 00:28:53,079 It's, uh, missing pieces. 629 00:28:53,122 --> 00:28:57,953 Well, if you look at it like that it is. 630 00:28:57,997 --> 00:28:59,868 But... 631 00:28:59,912 --> 00:29:02,784 if you use your romantic spirit, 632 00:29:02,828 --> 00:29:04,873 you will see that this is not just a cup. 633 00:29:04,917 --> 00:29:11,880 This cup has been at someone's family Christmas dinner for years and years. 634 00:29:11,924 --> 00:29:15,057 Think about all the meals that that family shared. 635 00:29:15,101 --> 00:29:20,497 And all of the memories that this one little cup can hold. 636 00:29:20,541 --> 00:29:25,502 Uh, I don't think Kate will like to serve dinner on a set of mis-matched china for the gala. 637 00:29:25,546 --> 00:29:28,636 -Have you always been so Grinch-y, 638 00:29:28,679 --> 00:29:31,073 or are you just trying to antagonize me? 639 00:29:31,117 --> 00:29:34,207 You and all the Whos in Whoville. 640 00:29:35,991 --> 00:29:37,123 What? What's wrong? 641 00:29:37,166 --> 00:29:39,952 Did... did you just tell a joke? 642 00:29:39,995 --> 00:29:41,780 Yeah, I think that was an actual joke. 643 00:29:41,823 --> 00:29:46,436 Oh, Serious Nick Sinclair, he just made a joke! 644 00:29:46,480 --> 00:29:48,438 It's a Christmas miracle. 645 00:29:48,482 --> 00:29:49,700 Ho-ho-ho! 646 00:29:49,744 --> 00:29:52,791 Okay, come on. Furniture's over here. 647 00:29:55,881 --> 00:29:58,448 I found it. I love it. 648 00:29:58,492 --> 00:30:00,146 No. 649 00:30:03,889 --> 00:30:06,195 -I like this one. -I like it, too. 650 00:30:06,239 --> 00:30:07,849 -You like it? -I do. 651 00:30:07,893 --> 00:30:09,111 And you know what? 652 00:30:09,155 --> 00:30:12,114 -Hmm? -It's on sale. 653 00:30:12,158 --> 00:30:13,986 This is good. We're making progress. 654 00:30:14,029 --> 00:30:17,990 So, we know that you like Scandinavian, you do not like Tuscan, 655 00:30:18,033 --> 00:30:20,862 and you feel pretty neutral about the arts and crafts period. 656 00:30:20,906 --> 00:30:22,559 I think the key is to use it sparingly. 657 00:30:22,603 --> 00:30:26,128 Because there's a fine line between charmingly vintage 658 00:30:26,172 --> 00:30:29,001 and 60's vacay in Palm Springs, which is... 659 00:30:29,044 --> 00:30:34,397 Which, of course, we could do if you wanted to go full mid-century modern. 660 00:30:34,441 --> 00:30:36,617 I... trust your instincts. 661 00:30:36,660 --> 00:30:37,879 Thank you. 662 00:30:37,923 --> 00:30:40,577 Oh. Ooh. 663 00:30:40,621 --> 00:30:42,318 -What? What'd you spot? -Nothing, nothing. 664 00:30:42,362 --> 00:30:44,407 It's just, uh, something for another project. 665 00:30:44,451 --> 00:30:46,148 -Uh-uh. I know that look. -What look? 666 00:30:46,192 --> 00:30:49,064 That's the look I get right before I close a major deal. 667 00:30:49,108 --> 00:30:50,761 What-what did you see? 668 00:30:50,805 --> 00:30:53,895 Oh. Well, I-- 669 00:30:53,939 --> 00:30:56,942 This table. It would make the perfect base 670 00:30:56,985 --> 00:30:59,205 for the gingerbread house display for the gala. 671 00:30:59,248 --> 00:31:00,728 There's a gingerbread house display? 672 00:31:00,771 --> 00:31:04,514 In my fantasy version of the gala there is. 673 00:31:04,558 --> 00:31:06,690 Uh... You don't like it? 674 00:31:06,734 --> 00:31:08,649 No, no, I love it. I think it's great. 675 00:31:08,692 --> 00:31:14,829 You could host Christmas dinners at this table for years to come. 676 00:31:14,873 --> 00:31:21,836 I mean, for me, picking out the pieces that fit into your life, it's... 677 00:31:21,880 --> 00:31:23,272 It's a real privilege for me 678 00:31:23,316 --> 00:31:27,755 and I want you to know I-I take it seriously. 679 00:31:29,626 --> 00:31:32,020 -Let's get it. -What? Really? 680 00:31:32,064 --> 00:31:34,718 Yeah. I mean, I can't promise 681 00:31:34,762 --> 00:31:38,809 that I'll host Christmas dinners for years to come, but I... 682 00:31:38,853 --> 00:31:42,770 I could see myself having dinner there and that's... 683 00:31:42,813 --> 00:31:45,816 good enough for me. 684 00:31:45,860 --> 00:31:49,255 Hey, you're under the mistletoe. 685 00:31:53,520 --> 00:31:56,044 -: Let's go. 686 00:31:56,088 --> 00:32:00,962 Listen, I would love for you to help us plan our Children's Hospital gala. 687 00:32:01,006 --> 00:32:02,268 What? Really? 688 00:32:02,311 --> 00:32:03,965 Yeah. Well, you clearly love the work. 689 00:32:04,009 --> 00:32:06,968 You already have ideas for a gingerbread house display. 690 00:32:07,012 --> 00:32:11,103 And, uh, your unbridled passion for Christmas is a perk. 691 00:32:11,146 --> 00:32:14,193 As tempting as that may be, I mean, it's gonna be a struggle 692 00:32:14,236 --> 00:32:16,847 with what I already have on my plate. 693 00:32:16,891 --> 00:32:21,243 I'll double your budget to work with the event planner we've already hired, Walter. 694 00:32:21,287 --> 00:32:24,812 He's British, total snob, and you will love him. 695 00:32:24,855 --> 00:32:27,075 Well... 696 00:32:27,119 --> 00:32:30,992 I mean, the week of the gala, I would have to have at least one more pair of hands. 697 00:32:31,036 --> 00:32:32,646 I'll give you two. 698 00:32:32,689 --> 00:32:35,083 You're used to people saying "yes" to you, aren't you? 699 00:32:35,127 --> 00:32:39,218 Only when I really, really want them to. 700 00:32:40,654 --> 00:32:42,221 Okay, uh... 701 00:32:42,264 --> 00:32:45,006 Well, then... 702 00:32:45,050 --> 00:32:47,313 yes, I will do it. 703 00:32:47,356 --> 00:32:50,577 -Good. -CAROLERS: ♪ Joy to the world 704 00:32:50,620 --> 00:32:53,101 ♪ The Lord is come 705 00:32:53,145 --> 00:32:55,495 -I love carolers. -Me too. 706 00:32:58,063 --> 00:33:00,500 My dad rented a cottage in Nantucket one year when I was a kid, 707 00:33:00,543 --> 00:33:04,373 and he announced to the whole family that we would be celebrating 708 00:33:04,417 --> 00:33:05,548 all 12 days of Christmas. 709 00:33:05,592 --> 00:33:07,159 -Yeah? -Yeah, and he went all out. 710 00:33:07,202 --> 00:33:08,943 He got a real pear tree and everything. 711 00:33:08,987 --> 00:33:11,119 Well, I mean, the partridge was fake. 712 00:33:11,163 --> 00:33:14,166 -That sounds amazing. -It was. 713 00:33:14,209 --> 00:33:16,037 And for 11 pipers piping, 714 00:33:16,081 --> 00:33:18,561 he took us to see the Victorian carolers. 715 00:33:18,605 --> 00:33:22,565 Even got me a top hat, just like that guy. 716 00:33:22,609 --> 00:33:25,612 -It was... 717 00:33:25,655 --> 00:33:26,700 a long time ago. 718 00:33:26,743 --> 00:33:29,529 -Yeah. -Yeah. 719 00:33:32,836 --> 00:33:34,882 NICK AND ABBEY: I just wanted to say-- 720 00:33:34,925 --> 00:33:36,318 -You first. 721 00:33:36,362 --> 00:33:39,321 I just was gonna say thank you. 722 00:33:39,365 --> 00:33:41,062 Not just for dropping me off, 723 00:33:41,106 --> 00:33:45,893 but for giving me three hours of your undivided attention. 724 00:33:45,936 --> 00:33:48,069 NICK: Well, I had fun. 725 00:33:48,113 --> 00:33:52,378 Mom, I'm hungry and Grandpa won't let me eat. 726 00:33:52,421 --> 00:33:53,814 -What? -PHILIP: Uh, no. 727 00:33:53,857 --> 00:33:56,469 I said you couldn't have a sugar drop cookie 728 00:33:56,512 --> 00:33:58,079 till you finished your dinner. 729 00:33:58,123 --> 00:33:59,820 Oh, there's the truth. 730 00:33:59,863 --> 00:34:01,691 -Bub, you know the deal. -PHILIP: Hi. 731 00:34:01,735 --> 00:34:06,261 I'm Abbey's dad. You must be Nick Sinclair. 732 00:34:06,305 --> 00:34:07,741 Nice to meet you, sir. 733 00:34:07,784 --> 00:34:09,221 Oh, Phil, please. 734 00:34:09,264 --> 00:34:10,483 I'm Max. 735 00:34:10,526 --> 00:34:13,007 Max. Nice to meet you. 736 00:34:13,051 --> 00:34:14,313 Max, this is Mr. Sinclair. 737 00:34:14,356 --> 00:34:17,055 -You're really tall. -NICK: This is true. 738 00:34:17,098 --> 00:34:20,188 Here. Is that better? 739 00:34:22,321 --> 00:34:23,974 Oh. Well... 740 00:34:25,585 --> 00:34:28,240 Sorry, he gets shy around, um... tall people, I guess. 741 00:34:28,283 --> 00:34:31,895 I get it. I'm usually shy around tall, new people, too. 742 00:34:31,939 --> 00:34:33,245 Oh-ho! 743 00:34:33,288 --> 00:34:36,117 -We got two jokes in one day. 744 00:34:36,161 --> 00:34:38,076 Well, I guess I should be going. 745 00:34:38,119 --> 00:34:40,078 -Philip, nice to meet you. -Nice meeting you. 746 00:34:40,121 --> 00:34:44,386 -NICK: Max, nice to meet you, too. -MAX: Bye. 747 00:34:45,083 --> 00:34:46,040 Wonderful. 748 00:34:46,084 --> 00:34:49,043 -Good night. -Good night. 749 00:34:58,096 --> 00:34:59,358 Where have you been? 750 00:34:59,401 --> 00:35:02,187 You missed three calls from Kirk Shipley. 751 00:35:02,230 --> 00:35:03,666 My 2:00 canceled. 752 00:35:03,710 --> 00:35:05,973 So I went furniture shopping with Abbey. 753 00:35:06,016 --> 00:35:09,107 Nick, we're launching in three weeks. You can't just go running off like that. 754 00:35:09,150 --> 00:35:10,717 It was only a couple of hours, Kate. 755 00:35:10,760 --> 00:35:13,502 Besides, I recruited Abbey to help us with the gala, 756 00:35:13,546 --> 00:35:14,982 so it was productive. 757 00:35:15,025 --> 00:35:16,940 We should've hired a real firm, not some woman 758 00:35:16,984 --> 00:35:19,943 who's obsessed with Christmas that your mother took a liking to. 759 00:35:19,987 --> 00:35:21,684 I have Reimann and Champion on standby. 760 00:35:21,728 --> 00:35:24,992 -I'm gonna see if they can take over from here. -Kate? 761 00:35:25,035 --> 00:35:28,474 I happen to like the Christmas trees. 762 00:35:28,517 --> 00:35:31,520 It's a nice touch. 763 00:35:52,976 --> 00:35:55,196 Ow! Max... 764 00:35:55,240 --> 00:35:57,024 -Hi. -Ms. Abbey Fuller? 765 00:35:57,067 --> 00:35:58,330 Yeah. 766 00:35:58,373 --> 00:36:00,506 Sign, please. 767 00:36:53,254 --> 00:36:56,779 Miss Caroline, you gotta come look at my house! 768 00:36:56,823 --> 00:36:59,478 Okay. 769 00:36:59,521 --> 00:37:00,609 Hey! 770 00:37:00,653 --> 00:37:03,395 -Hi! -Thanks for the invite. 771 00:37:03,438 --> 00:37:06,093 See that? Oh, it smells like my childhood in here. 772 00:37:07,573 --> 00:37:11,272 Hold on... Did you make that out of gingerbread? 773 00:37:11,316 --> 00:37:13,013 -ABBEY: Uh-huh. -Well, that's my Abbey. 774 00:37:13,056 --> 00:37:15,624 She never could resist decorating a house. 775 00:37:15,668 --> 00:37:17,844 Yeah, it's a bit of a compulsion. 776 00:37:19,367 --> 00:37:21,978 Oh, look. They made it. 777 00:37:23,284 --> 00:37:27,070 Um... Uh, excuse me, just one minute. 778 00:37:27,114 --> 00:37:29,943 -Hi. What are you doing here? -Abbey. 779 00:37:29,986 --> 00:37:32,250 Hi. Uh... This is Walter Fabian. 780 00:37:32,293 --> 00:37:34,382 He is our event coordinator for the gala. 781 00:37:34,426 --> 00:37:36,863 -Nice to meet you. -I know it's the weekend, but since we're all here now, 782 00:37:36,906 --> 00:37:38,560 and my weekdays are full enough as it is, 783 00:37:38,604 --> 00:37:41,259 Walter and I were hoping to steal you away for a moment 784 00:37:41,302 --> 00:37:45,611 -to discuss the gala plans. -Oh, uh... 785 00:37:45,654 --> 00:37:47,221 Um... sure. 786 00:37:47,265 --> 00:37:49,310 Yeah, yes. Absolutely. 787 00:37:49,354 --> 00:37:51,617 Just right this way. 788 00:37:54,315 --> 00:37:55,360 Is that figgy pudding? 789 00:37:55,403 --> 00:37:57,710 Of course, it's Christmas Eve. 790 00:37:57,753 --> 00:38:03,237 Our mains are: brined turkey, roast goose, and a glazed ham. 791 00:38:03,281 --> 00:38:07,763 Because Kate insists that Americans consider "pork" holiday fare. 792 00:38:07,807 --> 00:38:09,678 -Well, Kate would be right. -WALTER: Hmm. 793 00:38:09,722 --> 00:38:13,073 -That's perfect. -Well, I do rather have good taste, don't I? 794 00:38:13,116 --> 00:38:16,468 You do. Okay, this is what I'm thinking: 795 00:38:16,511 --> 00:38:19,209 we keep the table simple. 796 00:38:19,253 --> 00:38:20,689 It's all about the food. 797 00:38:20,733 --> 00:38:23,170 Gold platters, sprig of holly or two, no linens. 798 00:38:23,213 --> 00:38:28,349 We could do those sugar-glazed cranberries in little crystal bowls. 799 00:38:28,393 --> 00:38:29,829 Give us that winter sparkle. 800 00:38:29,872 --> 00:38:33,354 We are going to be great friends, you and I. 801 00:38:33,398 --> 00:38:37,532 -Yes. Yes, we are. 802 00:38:38,794 --> 00:38:40,883 -ABBEY: Um... -Um, Abbey, my dear, 803 00:38:40,927 --> 00:38:43,364 thank you for your time and talent. 804 00:38:43,408 --> 00:38:46,149 I'll get started on these ideas right away, 805 00:38:46,193 --> 00:38:48,717 and we can pick up it on Monday. 806 00:38:48,761 --> 00:38:51,894 -Thanks again, Walter. -WALTER: Mm-hmm. 807 00:38:51,938 --> 00:38:54,070 Thank you. 808 00:38:56,595 --> 00:38:58,379 Come on. 809 00:38:59,337 --> 00:39:02,427 ABBEY: Oh, wow! 810 00:39:02,470 --> 00:39:06,692 -Ohh... that's amazing! -Thanks, Mom. 811 00:39:06,735 --> 00:39:09,651 -I think we know where he gets it. -MIKE: Oh, Abbey. 812 00:39:09,695 --> 00:39:13,394 -I got a patient here in dire need of your attention. -ABBEY : No! 813 00:39:13,438 --> 00:39:14,874 Okay. Ooh... 814 00:39:14,917 --> 00:39:16,571 Hey, how you doing? Mike Acosta. 815 00:39:16,615 --> 00:39:18,791 Abbey's friend and sometimes gingerbread cookie maimer. 816 00:39:18,834 --> 00:39:20,227 Pleasure to meet you. 817 00:39:20,270 --> 00:39:22,882 All right, all right. So... here you go. 818 00:39:22,925 --> 00:39:25,014 It was touch-and-go there for a little while, 819 00:39:25,058 --> 00:39:26,799 but I think he's gonna live. 820 00:39:26,842 --> 00:39:29,497 You are a miracle worker. 821 00:39:29,541 --> 00:39:31,412 -ABBEY -MIKE: Amazing. 822 00:39:31,456 --> 00:39:35,024 Well, uh... I'm gonna head out. 823 00:39:35,068 --> 00:39:38,027 -I'll see you Monday. -O-okay. 824 00:39:38,071 --> 00:39:39,768 Bye. 825 00:39:39,812 --> 00:39:41,640 Remarkable. 826 00:39:41,683 --> 00:39:43,293 MIKE: It's amazing. 827 00:39:43,337 --> 00:39:47,123 I'm gonna actually put it on my mantle. 828 00:39:47,167 --> 00:39:48,908 NICK:How was your weekend, Kate? 829 00:39:48,951 --> 00:39:53,173 It was good. Did you have a productive weekend? 830 00:39:53,216 --> 00:39:54,392 Yeah... 831 00:39:54,435 --> 00:39:55,871 -Yeah. 832 00:39:55,915 --> 00:39:59,309 I met with Abbey... and Walter. 833 00:39:59,353 --> 00:40:01,486 to discuss the gala details. 834 00:40:01,529 --> 00:40:03,575 -Hmm. 835 00:40:03,618 --> 00:40:07,840 Have you ever made a gingerbread house, Kate? 836 00:40:07,883 --> 00:40:10,016 No. Why? 837 00:40:11,147 --> 00:40:13,149 No reason. 838 00:40:19,939 --> 00:40:23,464 NICK: Hi. Jesus, what in the-- are you okay? 839 00:40:23,508 --> 00:40:24,900 What are you doing up here? 840 00:40:24,944 --> 00:40:26,467 -No. I'm--I... -Oh, goodness. 841 00:40:26,511 --> 00:40:29,470 Thank you. I'm fine, I'm fine. 842 00:40:29,514 --> 00:40:30,819 Oh, your mom told me 843 00:40:30,863 --> 00:40:32,517 there was more Christmas decorations up here 844 00:40:32,560 --> 00:40:36,956 so I made the horrible mistake of standing on that chair 845 00:40:36,999 --> 00:40:40,133 to try to reach a very promisingly labeled box 846 00:40:40,176 --> 00:40:42,483 called "December essentials" which apparently 847 00:40:42,527 --> 00:40:44,746 was code for office supplies. 848 00:40:44,790 --> 00:40:48,402 Guessing my grandparents moved most of that stuff 849 00:40:48,446 --> 00:40:49,621 to the boathouse. 850 00:40:49,664 --> 00:40:51,144 -I'll check that later. -Okay. 851 00:40:51,187 --> 00:40:54,582 -You're sure you're okay? -ABBEY: Yeah. I'm fine. 852 00:40:54,626 --> 00:40:56,018 Oh, 853 00:40:56,062 --> 00:40:58,586 thank you for the nutcracker. 854 00:40:58,630 --> 00:40:59,979 -Oh. -It's really nice. 855 00:41:00,022 --> 00:41:02,851 -It was nothing. -No, it wasn't nothing. 856 00:41:02,895 --> 00:41:07,421 It was kind and considerate. 857 00:41:07,465 --> 00:41:11,164 Hey, I've got a few minutes. I could take you to the boathouse if you like. 858 00:41:11,207 --> 00:41:13,340 -Yeah? -Yeah. 859 00:41:13,383 --> 00:41:14,428 Okay. 860 00:41:14,472 --> 00:41:16,125 All right. 861 00:41:16,169 --> 00:41:19,215 NICK: Oh, the sky, 862 00:41:19,259 --> 00:41:20,521 big storm's coming in. 863 00:41:20,565 --> 00:41:23,350 Yeah, it's freezing. I hope it snows. 864 00:41:23,393 --> 00:41:26,788 Yeah. You're gonna get your wish. 865 00:41:27,746 --> 00:41:29,661 Oh. Come on. 866 00:41:29,704 --> 00:41:31,576 Right here. 867 00:41:33,665 --> 00:41:36,450 Snow days are only fun if you're a kid, 868 00:41:36,494 --> 00:41:39,801 and they call any school off. 869 00:41:39,845 --> 00:41:42,369 If you're an adult, that means canceled flights 870 00:41:42,412 --> 00:41:44,414 and driveways that need to be shoveled. 871 00:41:44,458 --> 00:41:46,199 No. No. No. I disagree. 872 00:41:46,242 --> 00:41:49,594 I think snow is fun no matter how inconvenient it is. 873 00:41:49,637 --> 00:41:51,813 Of course you would say that. 874 00:41:51,857 --> 00:41:54,033 Well, it's the truth. 875 00:41:54,076 --> 00:41:57,993 You know, the Christmas before my mom passed, 876 00:41:58,037 --> 00:42:00,822 there was this massive snowstorm, it was so amazing, 877 00:42:00,866 --> 00:42:03,695 me and my whole family we went outside in the yard 878 00:42:03,738 --> 00:42:05,740 and we were building snowmen 879 00:42:05,784 --> 00:42:07,612 and we had a snowball fight, 880 00:42:07,655 --> 00:42:09,048 it was so much fun. 881 00:42:09,091 --> 00:42:12,834 And well that happened to be the last Christmas 882 00:42:12,878 --> 00:42:14,880 that we had with her but, 883 00:42:14,923 --> 00:42:19,145 you know what made that Christmas so special? 884 00:42:19,188 --> 00:42:21,190 It was the snow. 885 00:42:21,234 --> 00:42:23,323 Yeah, it was like magic. 886 00:42:23,366 --> 00:42:27,501 And, you know, it has not snowed on Christmas Eve since, 887 00:42:27,545 --> 00:42:32,332 and I ask it to every year and it doesn't. 888 00:42:32,375 --> 00:42:36,902 -Well, for your sake, I hope it snows. -Hmm. 889 00:42:36,945 --> 00:42:40,514 For the gala's sake, I hope it doesn't. 890 00:42:40,558 --> 00:42:42,342 Here we go. 891 00:42:43,865 --> 00:42:46,389 -All right. -Oh, that's cute. 892 00:42:46,433 --> 00:42:47,826 This is... 893 00:42:47,869 --> 00:42:51,438 What? What is this, is this your dad's? 894 00:42:51,481 --> 00:42:55,877 No. Unfortunately my father never did Christmas again 895 00:42:55,921 --> 00:42:59,489 after Nantucket. He just got too busy working. 896 00:42:59,533 --> 00:43:01,187 This would be my mother. 897 00:43:01,230 --> 00:43:04,016 I could totally see her in that. 898 00:43:04,059 --> 00:43:05,365 Great Santa's helper. 899 00:43:05,408 --> 00:43:06,627 Oh, yeah, you have no idea. 900 00:43:06,671 --> 00:43:08,673 Every Christmas Eve she went all out. 901 00:43:08,716 --> 00:43:12,241 I mean, she left carrots for the reindeer, cookies for Santa. 902 00:43:12,285 --> 00:43:13,460 In the morning they'd be gone 903 00:43:13,503 --> 00:43:15,549 and there'd be these soot footprints 904 00:43:15,593 --> 00:43:19,901 leading from the fireplace to the tree. 905 00:43:25,820 --> 00:43:27,517 Oh, you know. 906 00:43:27,561 --> 00:43:30,303 Yeah, it's Kate. 907 00:43:30,346 --> 00:43:31,783 I need to take this. 908 00:43:31,826 --> 00:43:33,001 Yeah. Yeah. Sure, 909 00:43:33,045 --> 00:43:35,264 I've got a few boxes to go through. 910 00:43:35,308 --> 00:43:36,614 Yeah. Okay. 911 00:43:36,657 --> 00:43:37,745 I should be going. I'm sorry. 912 00:43:37,789 --> 00:43:39,007 No, that's fine, thank you. 913 00:43:39,051 --> 00:43:40,487 You--are you gonna be okay down here? 914 00:43:40,530 --> 00:43:41,923 Yeah, totally. Totally. 915 00:43:41,967 --> 00:43:43,446 All right. 916 00:43:43,490 --> 00:43:44,883 You know, you're gonna get cold. 917 00:43:44,926 --> 00:43:46,319 -Take my jacket. -No. No. No. 918 00:43:46,362 --> 00:43:48,016 I'm fine, I'm not even cold. 919 00:43:48,060 --> 00:43:50,889 NICK: No. No. I don't believe you Here, please take it. 920 00:43:50,932 --> 00:43:52,760 Yeah. Thank you. 921 00:44:05,991 --> 00:44:09,951 SINGER: ♪ For the first Noel♪ 922 00:44:09,995 --> 00:44:13,346 ♪ The angel did say♪ 923 00:44:13,389 --> 00:44:18,481 ♪ Was to certain poor shepherds ♪ 924 00:44:18,525 --> 00:44:20,745 I'm pretty good with the scissors. 925 00:44:20,788 --> 00:44:23,661 I did say so myself. 926 00:44:23,704 --> 00:44:26,359 Show off. 927 00:44:26,402 --> 00:44:28,013 So how's work going? 928 00:44:28,056 --> 00:44:29,754 ABBEY: Good. 929 00:44:29,797 --> 00:44:31,581 Your worry wrinkles is giving you away. 930 00:44:31,625 --> 00:44:34,846 Oh, there might have been a moment. 931 00:44:34,889 --> 00:44:36,456 What kind of moment? 932 00:44:36,499 --> 00:44:40,721 It's like a lingering eye-contact-y kind of moment. 933 00:44:40,765 --> 00:44:43,550 Nick and I are looking for Christmas ornaments 934 00:44:43,593 --> 00:44:45,857 and the next we're hiding away from the snowstorm 935 00:44:45,900 --> 00:44:50,252 in his boathouse enjoying each other's company. 936 00:44:50,296 --> 00:44:51,514 Well, that sounds nice. 937 00:44:51,558 --> 00:44:52,907 No. It's confusing. 938 00:44:52,951 --> 00:44:54,692 I mean, on Monday, he's a distant workaholic 939 00:44:54,735 --> 00:44:58,130 and then on Tuesday, he's nice, and thoughtful, and warm, 940 00:44:58,173 --> 00:45:00,872 I mean, I don't know which version of Nick 941 00:45:00,915 --> 00:45:02,264 I'm decorating for. 942 00:45:02,308 --> 00:45:04,397 PHILIP: Well, I'd wager there are two sides 943 00:45:04,440 --> 00:45:06,268 of the same person. 944 00:45:06,312 --> 00:45:07,356 Of course. 945 00:45:07,400 --> 00:45:09,924 He's just being a people person. 946 00:45:09,968 --> 00:45:12,971 PHILIP: On the other hand, it's what was it? 947 00:45:13,014 --> 00:45:15,887 Lingering eye-contact-y kind of moment, 948 00:45:15,930 --> 00:45:17,323 but they're always worth exploring 949 00:45:17,366 --> 00:45:19,412 and I would never advise you to get involved 950 00:45:19,455 --> 00:45:20,935 with someone you work for but... 951 00:45:20,979 --> 00:45:23,764 Well, I mean, technically I don't work for Nick, 952 00:45:23,808 --> 00:45:26,114 you know, I work for the foundation. 953 00:45:26,158 --> 00:45:27,376 But that's not the point. 954 00:45:27,420 --> 00:45:31,729 The point is he's not even my type. 955 00:45:31,772 --> 00:45:33,208 Well, your mom would say 956 00:45:33,252 --> 00:45:36,821 it's important to find someone who makes you laugh, 957 00:45:36,864 --> 00:45:38,692 and who can take care of you, 958 00:45:38,736 --> 00:45:40,476 and who will let you take care of them. 959 00:45:40,520 --> 00:45:44,176 Yeah. Well, mom had it easy because she found you early on. 960 00:45:44,219 --> 00:45:47,745 PHILIP: Abs, you have so much left in your heart to share. 961 00:45:47,788 --> 00:45:51,357 Maybe it's time you get back out there. 962 00:45:57,145 --> 00:45:58,843 Yeah. 963 00:46:00,453 --> 00:46:01,759 Yeah. 964 00:46:01,802 --> 00:46:04,849 I think you're right, dad. 965 00:46:04,892 --> 00:46:07,590 I'll be right back. 966 00:46:07,634 --> 00:46:08,766 Dr. Mike? Sorry. 967 00:46:08,809 --> 00:46:10,724 -MIKE: Hey. -ABBEY: Hi. 968 00:46:10,768 --> 00:46:16,817 MIKE: Hi. Listen, do you still eat? 969 00:46:17,513 --> 00:46:19,037 I do, yes. 970 00:46:19,080 --> 00:46:21,126 Thursday night? 971 00:46:21,169 --> 00:46:22,214 Yeah. 972 00:46:22,257 --> 00:46:23,128 It's a date, yes. 973 00:46:23,171 --> 00:46:24,172 -Okay. -Yeah. 974 00:46:24,216 --> 00:46:25,783 -All right. Good. -Okay. 975 00:46:25,826 --> 00:46:27,001 -I'll see you then. -I will-- 976 00:46:27,045 --> 00:46:28,568 -I will see you then, yes. -Okay. 977 00:46:28,611 --> 00:46:30,222 Looking forward to it. 978 00:46:33,442 --> 00:46:37,577 ABBEY: Okay, let's see, well, these windows aren't standard 979 00:46:37,620 --> 00:46:39,448 so they'll need custom panels. 980 00:46:39,492 --> 00:46:41,059 I'll go give them a head's up, 981 00:46:41,102 --> 00:46:42,887 let them know we need a rush order. Okay. Thanks. 982 00:46:42,930 --> 00:46:44,366 Oh, can you bring me those vintage books? 983 00:46:44,410 --> 00:46:45,846 I wanna start dressing the shelves in here. 984 00:46:45,890 --> 00:46:47,587 NICK: Sure, just tell me where they are. 985 00:46:47,630 --> 00:46:48,936 Sorry, I thought you were Des. 986 00:46:48,980 --> 00:46:50,503 NICK: Yeah, it looks good in here. 987 00:46:50,546 --> 00:46:51,721 You made a lot of progress. 988 00:46:51,765 --> 00:46:53,158 ABBEY: It still needs a lot of work, 989 00:46:53,201 --> 00:46:57,031 but I feel like I'm breathing life back into it. 990 00:46:57,902 --> 00:46:59,251 DESIREE: Are you sure? 991 00:46:59,294 --> 00:47:01,688 Okay. Okay. I'll let them know, thanks. 992 00:47:01,731 --> 00:47:02,950 -What? -Bad news. 993 00:47:02,994 --> 00:47:04,386 The painters are coming from Norfolk 994 00:47:04,430 --> 00:47:05,648 where the snow's already started coming down 995 00:47:05,692 --> 00:47:07,737 and they're not gonna make it today. 996 00:47:07,781 --> 00:47:10,305 Are you serious? Okay, well, we've got to get the garland hung up 997 00:47:10,349 --> 00:47:12,307 in the ballroom. That's not gonna work. 998 00:47:12,351 --> 00:47:15,441 If that's not done by tomorrow afternoon, Walter will be behind. 999 00:47:15,484 --> 00:47:19,488 -ell then I guess we're hanging garlands tonight. -I'm so sorry, thank you. 1000 00:47:19,532 --> 00:47:21,926 NICK: I know crisis management when I see it. Good luck. 1001 00:47:21,969 --> 00:47:23,623 -DESIREE: Bye. -ABBEY: Thank you. 1002 00:47:23,666 --> 00:47:25,973 Okay. Listen, Max's Christmas pageant dress rehearsal 1003 00:47:26,017 --> 00:47:28,889 is tonight and I promised him I would be there. 1004 00:47:28,933 --> 00:47:30,717 -I have to be there. -Oh, we'll get this done in time. 1005 00:47:30,760 --> 00:47:33,981 -I'll go get the ladder. -Okay. Thanks, Des. 1006 00:47:37,158 --> 00:47:39,160 ABBEY: This place is gonna look like a winter wonderland 1007 00:47:39,204 --> 00:47:42,816 if it sticks around long enough for Christmas. 1008 00:47:42,860 --> 00:47:44,905 You know what, though, I think that maybe 1009 00:47:44,949 --> 00:47:46,037 you should get on the road. 1010 00:47:46,080 --> 00:47:47,603 I don't want you to get stuck here. 1011 00:47:47,647 --> 00:47:48,866 What? 1012 00:47:48,909 --> 00:47:50,302 I can't just abandon you here. 1013 00:47:50,345 --> 00:47:51,477 There's still so much to do. 1014 00:47:51,520 --> 00:47:52,782 Oh, yeah, you're fine, you know, 1015 00:47:52,826 --> 00:47:54,349 you go home safely, all right? 1016 00:47:54,393 --> 00:47:57,222 Of course. Thanks, boss. 1017 00:48:02,575 --> 00:48:04,577 Hey. All right in here? 1018 00:48:04,620 --> 00:48:08,363 Hey. Yeah, well, you know, I hate to admit it 1019 00:48:08,407 --> 00:48:10,322 but I think you were right about the snow 1020 00:48:10,365 --> 00:48:14,065 bringing more headaches now that we're adults. 1021 00:48:14,108 --> 00:48:15,544 What's wrong? 1022 00:48:15,588 --> 00:48:17,851 Max has this Christmas pageant rehearsal tonight 1023 00:48:17,895 --> 00:48:20,114 and, what, in about an hour and a half and, well, 1024 00:48:20,158 --> 00:48:22,769 -clearly I'm not gonna make it. -Why don't you go home? 1025 00:48:22,812 --> 00:48:27,078 I have a schedule and a job to do so I'm gonna do it. 1026 00:48:27,121 --> 00:48:28,906 Yeah. 1027 00:48:32,170 --> 00:48:33,214 What are you doing? 1028 00:48:33,258 --> 00:48:37,088 I'm helping. 1029 00:48:37,131 --> 00:48:38,654 What? 1030 00:48:38,698 --> 00:48:41,309 I've never seen you out of a suit jacket. 1031 00:48:45,226 --> 00:48:51,015 ABBEY: And the final touch, the mistletoe. 1032 00:48:51,058 --> 00:48:52,451 Got it. 1033 00:48:52,494 --> 00:48:53,626 NICK: It actually feels good 1034 00:48:53,669 --> 00:48:56,194 having contributed to my own home. 1035 00:48:56,237 --> 00:48:57,847 Right? 1036 00:48:57,891 --> 00:48:58,979 Yeah. 1037 00:48:59,023 --> 00:49:00,807 Thank you so much for helping me. 1038 00:49:00,850 --> 00:49:03,288 It was not a problem. 1039 00:49:04,593 --> 00:49:05,594 I'm gonna make it. 1040 00:49:05,638 --> 00:49:06,595 -Ah. I'm gonna make it. -Yeah. 1041 00:49:06,639 --> 00:49:08,032 Before you do, 1042 00:49:08,075 --> 00:49:10,686 you've got a pine needle in your hair. 1043 00:49:10,730 --> 00:49:13,559 -What? -Yeah. Here. 1044 00:49:13,602 --> 00:49:14,560 There you go. 1045 00:49:14,603 --> 00:49:17,693 Oh, thank you. 1046 00:49:22,176 --> 00:49:25,919 -I should... -Yeah. Get going, yeah, 1047 00:49:25,963 --> 00:49:28,966 make sure my help wasn't all for naught. 1048 00:49:29,009 --> 00:49:30,793 Yeah. Thank you again. 1049 00:49:30,837 --> 00:49:32,186 Yeah. 1050 00:49:42,544 --> 00:49:46,287 Oh, no. Do you have a snow scraper, shovel, maybe a magic sleigh? 1051 00:49:46,331 --> 00:49:50,074 NICK: I have a car, four-wheel drive in the garage. 1052 00:49:50,117 --> 00:49:51,423 Come on, I'll give you a lift. 1053 00:49:51,466 --> 00:49:54,992 Coming to my rescue yet again. Thank you. 1054 00:50:01,694 --> 00:50:02,956 MAN: Places in five minutes. 1055 00:50:03,000 --> 00:50:04,218 MAX: Mom, you made it. 1056 00:50:04,262 --> 00:50:08,048 Hey, bub, you look perfect. Hey, Max. 1057 00:50:08,092 --> 00:50:09,615 ABBEY: You remember Mr. Sinclair? 1058 00:50:09,658 --> 00:50:12,444 He got me here just in time for your rehearsal. 1059 00:50:12,487 --> 00:50:14,402 Is that for me? 1060 00:50:14,968 --> 00:50:16,143 Thank you. 1061 00:50:18,145 --> 00:50:20,060 I--I'm gonna takeoff. 1062 00:50:20,104 --> 00:50:22,497 What? No. You don't wanna stay for the rehearsal? 1063 00:50:22,541 --> 00:50:24,021 No, I really should get going, you know, 1064 00:50:24,064 --> 00:50:27,850 -before Kate puts out an APB on me. -Okay. 1065 00:50:27,894 --> 00:50:30,070 -Enjoy the show. -All right, bye. 1066 00:50:33,682 --> 00:50:36,990 DESIREE: Just get to be into... 1067 00:50:37,034 --> 00:50:38,948 Okay. Christmas lights, I wanna light 1068 00:50:38,992 --> 00:50:41,168 the entire pathway, if possible. 1069 00:50:41,212 --> 00:50:42,213 What color preference? 1070 00:50:42,256 --> 00:50:43,518 Definitely white. 1071 00:50:43,562 --> 00:50:45,781 -Keep it classy. -Okay, wonderful. 1072 00:50:45,825 --> 00:50:48,306 Just like your hair today. Uh-hmm. 1073 00:50:48,349 --> 00:50:52,179 -Abbey has a date tonight. -Oh. 1074 00:50:52,223 --> 00:50:54,921 And you're wearing that? 1075 00:50:54,964 --> 00:50:57,315 What's wrong with what I'm wearing? 1076 00:50:57,358 --> 00:50:58,359 Absolutely nothing. 1077 00:50:58,403 --> 00:51:00,535 I'm sure it's very comfortable. 1078 00:51:00,579 --> 00:51:03,234 Well, thank goodness, I was prepared for tonight 1079 00:51:03,277 --> 00:51:05,236 -and brought backups. -Backups? 1080 00:51:05,279 --> 00:51:08,674 I know it's been awhile since your last date. 1081 00:51:09,718 --> 00:51:11,503 WALTER: 1082 00:51:11,546 --> 00:51:12,678 Oh. 1083 00:51:14,462 --> 00:51:16,029 -WALTER: Gorgeous. 1084 00:51:16,073 --> 00:51:17,770 You don't think it's too much for a first date? 1085 00:51:17,813 --> 00:51:19,032 WALTER: Uh, where are you going? 1086 00:51:19,076 --> 00:51:21,556 -Aurora Borealis. -You're perfect. 1087 00:51:27,867 --> 00:51:29,260 Have you seen Abbey? 1088 00:51:29,303 --> 00:51:32,524 I wanted to compliment her on her deck chairs. 1089 00:51:32,567 --> 00:51:33,960 You just missed her. 1090 00:51:34,003 --> 00:51:38,356 She was running late for her date. 1091 00:51:42,273 --> 00:51:43,665 -Date? -It's when two people 1092 00:51:43,709 --> 00:51:44,927 who are mutually interested 1093 00:51:44,971 --> 00:51:46,451 sit down over a plate of food. 1094 00:51:46,494 --> 00:51:48,366 Yes, I know what a date is. 1095 00:51:48,409 --> 00:51:50,455 That doctor of hers is taking her 1096 00:51:50,498 --> 00:51:52,587 to Aurora Borealis. 1097 00:51:52,631 --> 00:51:53,762 NICK: Never heard of it. 1098 00:51:53,806 --> 00:51:55,329 Oh, it's a seasonal pop-up eatery 1099 00:51:55,373 --> 00:51:58,811 that raises money for the food bank in Christmas. 1100 00:51:58,854 --> 00:51:59,812 Yes. 1101 00:51:59,855 --> 00:52:01,030 Well, I'll have to 1102 00:52:01,074 --> 00:52:03,555 -check that out sometime. -Uh-hmm. 1103 00:52:21,834 --> 00:52:23,575 -It's beautiful in here. -Yeah, it is. 1104 00:52:23,618 --> 00:52:26,708 -Hmm. -I used to volunteer with decorating. 1105 00:52:26,752 --> 00:52:28,580 Yeah. Before I had Max. 1106 00:52:28,623 --> 00:52:29,929 Nice. 1107 00:52:29,972 --> 00:52:31,626 Thank you. 1108 00:52:31,670 --> 00:52:34,977 Oh, I love the violins. 1109 00:52:35,587 --> 00:52:37,328 Yeah. 1110 00:52:37,806 --> 00:52:40,983 Hmm. 1111 00:52:41,027 --> 00:52:43,203 KATE: We look forward to getting that email. 1112 00:52:43,247 --> 00:52:45,205 Thank you, Aaron. 1113 00:52:45,249 --> 00:52:46,685 Bye. 1114 00:52:46,728 --> 00:52:49,296 McManus wants to move forward with the merger. 1115 00:52:49,340 --> 00:52:51,777 Ah! I knew they would. 1116 00:52:51,820 --> 00:52:53,126 Great job, Kate. 1117 00:52:53,170 --> 00:52:55,084 Hey, you know what we should do? 1118 00:52:55,128 --> 00:52:57,217 We should go celebrate over dinner. 1119 00:52:57,261 --> 00:53:00,960 There's a new restaurant that I just heard all about. 1120 00:53:01,003 --> 00:53:02,701 -Uh... -Okay. 1121 00:53:02,744 --> 00:53:03,658 NICK: Get your coat. 1122 00:53:03,702 --> 00:53:06,531 -Let's go. -Okay, okay. 1123 00:53:07,836 --> 00:53:10,404 Come on, we've earned a break. Thank you. 1124 00:53:13,407 --> 00:53:14,800 I've always wanted to try this place, 1125 00:53:14,843 --> 00:53:17,542 but December is just such a busy month. 1126 00:53:17,585 --> 00:53:20,284 Oh, I'm not surprised. You never take a night off. 1127 00:53:20,327 --> 00:53:21,807 Yeah. 1128 00:53:21,850 --> 00:53:23,722 Table for two. 1129 00:53:23,765 --> 00:53:25,985 Oh, is that Abbey? 1130 00:53:26,028 --> 00:53:26,986 Is it? 1131 00:53:27,029 --> 00:53:29,118 Oh, let's go say hi. 1132 00:53:29,162 --> 00:53:33,166 -Oh, thank you. 1133 00:53:35,299 --> 00:53:36,996 Abbey. Hi. 1134 00:53:37,039 --> 00:53:38,650 -Hi. 1135 00:53:38,693 --> 00:53:40,129 Hello. 1136 00:53:40,173 --> 00:53:41,566 I thought you guys were working. 1137 00:53:41,609 --> 00:53:44,046 NICK: We are. It's a working dinner. 1138 00:53:44,090 --> 00:53:47,093 -Oh. 1139 00:53:49,226 --> 00:53:50,314 Oh, uh, sorry. 1140 00:53:50,357 --> 00:53:52,185 Mike, you remember Nick Sinclair. 1141 00:53:52,229 --> 00:53:54,796 -I do. -ABBEY: Mike is a doctor at the Children's Hospital, 1142 00:53:54,840 --> 00:53:57,364 and this is Kate Newhall, his SVP. 1143 00:53:57,408 --> 00:53:58,974 -How do you do? -Hi. 1144 00:53:59,018 --> 00:54:00,672 They're actually hosting the Children's Hospital Gala 1145 00:54:00,715 --> 00:54:03,675 - at the Sinclair Estate this year. -That's right, yes. 1146 00:54:03,718 --> 00:54:06,460 Well, we appreciate your support, 1147 00:54:06,504 --> 00:54:07,896 it makes a big difference. 1148 00:54:07,940 --> 00:54:10,769 Are you--are you guys waiting for a table? 1149 00:54:10,812 --> 00:54:12,771 You're more than welcome to join us. 1150 00:54:12,814 --> 00:54:14,120 -Oh, no. -No, I'll... 1151 00:54:14,163 --> 00:54:15,469 -I don't think it's necessary. 1152 00:54:15,513 --> 00:54:17,297 You know what, I think it... We'd love to. 1153 00:54:17,341 --> 00:54:20,822 -MIKE: Great. Yeah, grab a chair. -Two chairs, please. 1154 00:54:20,866 --> 00:54:22,781 Thank you. 1155 00:54:22,824 --> 00:54:23,912 Dr. Mike. 1156 00:54:23,956 --> 00:54:25,218 I would love to hear all about 1157 00:54:25,262 --> 00:54:28,265 where the gala money is going. 1158 00:54:28,308 --> 00:54:29,266 Yes, of course. 1159 00:54:29,309 --> 00:54:30,615 Always happy to chat up 1160 00:54:30,658 --> 00:54:33,008 our big donors. 1161 00:54:33,052 --> 00:54:35,533 That is why I'll never hire another nurse 1162 00:54:35,576 --> 00:54:37,056 -named "Patience." 1163 00:54:37,099 --> 00:54:39,406 Occupational hazards. 1164 00:54:39,450 --> 00:54:41,103 Because it's a good thing Desiree's name 1165 00:54:41,147 --> 00:54:43,410 -isn't "Holly." 1166 00:54:43,454 --> 00:54:47,240 -Or "Winter?" -Or "Carol ." 1167 00:54:47,284 --> 00:54:49,068 Speaking of Christmas, you should come to the gala. 1168 00:54:49,111 --> 00:54:52,419 After all, you are heading up one of the trials we're funding. 1169 00:54:52,463 --> 00:54:53,812 Yeah, I'd love that. 1170 00:54:53,855 --> 00:54:56,162 I've been dying to see Abbey's latest project. 1171 00:54:56,205 --> 00:54:57,424 You should see how she transformed 1172 00:54:57,468 --> 00:54:58,904 the community room at Shady Grove. 1173 00:54:58,947 --> 00:55:00,862 NICK: Oh, I'm sure it's remarkable. 1174 00:55:00,906 --> 00:55:04,301 Yeah, Abbey is an artist. 1175 00:55:04,344 --> 00:55:05,693 Well, I'm sure it takes talent. 1176 00:55:05,737 --> 00:55:08,957 You know, Abbey isn't just picking curtains. 1177 00:55:09,001 --> 00:55:10,350 She's reading people, 1178 00:55:10,394 --> 00:55:12,526 learning who they are so she can transform 1179 00:55:12,570 --> 00:55:14,136 their house into a home. 1180 00:55:14,180 --> 00:55:17,270 It's a real gift. 1181 00:55:18,924 --> 00:55:20,665 Thank you. 1182 00:55:22,406 --> 00:55:25,104 Well, that's nice. 1183 00:55:27,324 --> 00:55:31,110 I, uh, I happen to think Abbey's pretty special too. 1184 00:55:40,075 --> 00:55:44,253 How come you have to work on a Saturday? 1185 00:55:47,039 --> 00:55:49,520 I know working on a Saturday is no fun, is it? 1186 00:55:49,563 --> 00:55:50,869 And look how big this house is. 1187 00:55:50,912 --> 00:55:54,960 I've only got 10 days to decorate it. 1188 00:55:55,003 --> 00:55:56,570 All right, so, this table is here 1189 00:55:56,614 --> 00:55:58,529 and now we can finally start decorating this room. 1190 00:55:58,572 --> 00:56:00,661 I got a small tree for the corner, 1191 00:56:00,705 --> 00:56:01,662 lights for the windows. 1192 00:56:01,706 --> 00:56:02,750 DESIREE: I'll find them, I think 1193 00:56:02,794 --> 00:56:03,969 they're in the guest suite. 1194 00:56:04,012 --> 00:56:07,276 -Okay, awesome. -Thanks. 1195 00:56:07,320 --> 00:56:13,544 NICK: I promise you and I 1196 00:56:15,110 --> 00:56:16,242 You wanna see what I drew? 1197 00:56:16,285 --> 00:56:17,852 I absolutely would love to see it. 1198 00:56:17,896 --> 00:56:20,420 Oh, my God! What is this? 1199 00:56:20,464 --> 00:56:21,987 -Is this my house? -MAX: Yup! 1200 00:56:22,030 --> 00:56:24,424 And it's got a lot of Christmas trees for Santa. 1201 00:56:24,468 --> 00:56:27,253 -Max? -And I added a hockey rink 1202 00:56:27,296 --> 00:56:28,297 so we could skate. 1203 00:56:28,341 --> 00:56:29,560 That's a great idea. 1204 00:56:29,603 --> 00:56:30,778 Oh. Okay. 1205 00:56:30,822 --> 00:56:31,953 Show and tell is over. 1206 00:56:31,997 --> 00:56:33,477 -I am so sorry. -No, that's okay. 1207 00:56:33,520 --> 00:56:35,827 We don't mind, do we, Kate? 1208 00:56:35,870 --> 00:56:38,264 -Hi. -Ms. Caroline! 1209 00:56:38,307 --> 00:56:40,527 Ooh, there's my favorite friend 1210 00:56:40,571 --> 00:56:42,181 that I knew would be here today. 1211 00:56:42,224 --> 00:56:44,226 Abbey, I'm absconding with your son. 1212 00:56:44,270 --> 00:56:46,272 Oh, no, I-- you don't have to do that. 1213 00:56:46,315 --> 00:56:47,839 Come on, it's my pleasure. 1214 00:56:47,882 --> 00:56:49,710 KATE: I'm sorry to interrupt, Nick, but can we go? 1215 00:56:49,754 --> 00:56:50,624 The first band is here. 1216 00:56:50,668 --> 00:56:52,670 A band? 1217 00:56:52,713 --> 00:56:55,107 Walter insisted that we have live music. 1218 00:56:55,150 --> 00:56:56,804 I suggested a DJ but then he looked at me 1219 00:56:56,848 --> 00:57:01,113 like I just personally fired the little drummer boy. 1220 00:57:01,156 --> 00:57:05,509 Uh, Kate, I know my timing is bad, but the hospital just called 1221 00:57:05,552 --> 00:57:09,426 and they need some time-sensitive information 1222 00:57:09,469 --> 00:57:12,037 about the gala and I'm just not very good 1223 00:57:12,080 --> 00:57:13,255 with those kind of details. 1224 00:57:13,299 --> 00:57:14,866 Oh, I'm happy to take care of it. 1225 00:57:14,909 --> 00:57:17,042 Nick, as long as you're okay evaluating the music? 1226 00:57:17,085 --> 00:57:21,699 Oh, well, Nick can't possibly hire the band all by himself. 1227 00:57:21,742 --> 00:57:24,397 Why don't you jump in there, Abbey? 1228 00:57:24,441 --> 00:57:26,051 Oh, well, I mean, Max... 1229 00:57:26,094 --> 00:57:28,706 Don't you worry about Max. 1230 00:57:28,749 --> 00:57:31,273 Max and I have a very special, 1231 00:57:31,317 --> 00:57:37,541 very secret Christmas mission plan, don't we? 1232 00:57:37,584 --> 00:57:38,585 -All right. 1233 00:57:38,629 --> 00:57:40,195 Here we go. 1234 00:57:40,239 --> 00:57:44,156 SINGER: ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪ 1235 00:57:44,199 --> 00:57:48,900 ♪ Jingle all the way♪ 1236 00:57:48,943 --> 00:57:52,381 Thank you. We'll be in touch. 1237 00:57:52,425 --> 00:57:53,426 Well, that was, uh... 1238 00:57:53,470 --> 00:57:54,558 -Excruciating? 1239 00:57:54,601 --> 00:57:55,776 That was great. 1240 00:57:55,820 --> 00:57:57,212 NICK: If we hire them, I'll get sued 1241 00:57:57,256 --> 00:57:58,953 for ruining the Christmas gala. 1242 00:58:01,129 --> 00:58:02,609 Uh, do you guys have any requests? 1243 00:58:02,653 --> 00:58:04,916 What's your favorite Christmas song? 1244 00:58:04,959 --> 00:58:09,660 Uh, oh, well, that's easy. Um, can you play, "I'll be home for Christmas?" 1245 00:58:09,703 --> 00:58:11,531 Good one. 1246 00:58:18,146 --> 00:58:20,061 ABBEY: Hmm. 1247 00:58:20,105 --> 00:58:21,367 Oh, I love this one. 1248 00:58:21,410 --> 00:58:23,456 This is actually my mom's favorite song. 1249 00:58:23,500 --> 00:58:27,329 Every time it would come on, my dad would just grab her up in his arms, 1250 00:58:27,373 --> 00:58:29,723 dance with her, it was a bit like this. 1251 00:58:29,767 --> 00:58:32,726 But it was romantic. 1252 00:58:32,770 --> 00:58:35,468 Oh, you wanna dance? 1253 00:58:35,512 --> 00:58:36,687 Okay. 1254 00:58:36,730 --> 00:58:38,427 So, what's your favorite Christmas song? 1255 00:58:38,471 --> 00:58:41,082 I'd have to go with "The 12 Days of Christmas." 1256 00:58:41,126 --> 00:58:42,344 Aww. 1257 00:58:42,388 --> 00:58:43,781 Because of the carolers of Nantucket? 1258 00:58:43,824 --> 00:58:47,001 SINGER: ♪ Christmas Eve...♪ 1259 00:58:47,045 --> 00:58:48,437 Good memory. 1260 00:58:48,481 --> 00:58:49,961 Well, how could I forget? 1261 00:58:50,004 --> 00:58:51,658 I mean, it's the first time I mentioned Christmas 1262 00:58:51,702 --> 00:58:53,704 and you didn't get all Grinchie on me. 1263 00:58:53,747 --> 00:58:54,792 NICK: Oh, I wasn't that bad. 1264 00:58:54,835 --> 00:58:55,923 ABBEY: You were so intimidating 1265 00:58:55,967 --> 00:58:59,187 when I went in for that interview. 1266 00:58:59,231 --> 00:59:03,365 If I remember correctly, it was you... 1267 00:59:03,409 --> 00:59:04,366 that yelled at me. 1268 00:59:04,410 --> 00:59:05,803 Oh, yeah, sorry. 1269 00:59:05,846 --> 00:59:07,239 -Yeah. -Hmm, sorry about that. 1270 00:59:07,282 --> 00:59:08,588 -But you still hired me. 1271 00:59:08,632 --> 00:59:11,417 Are you sure you made the right call? 1272 00:59:11,460 --> 00:59:12,766 No. 1273 00:59:12,810 --> 00:59:14,986 You might be right, this might be 1274 00:59:15,029 --> 00:59:18,467 a terrible mistake, call the whole thing off. 1275 00:59:18,511 --> 00:59:20,600 Not a chance. 1276 00:59:20,644 --> 00:59:21,906 You're stuck with me. 1277 00:59:25,649 --> 00:59:26,954 MAN: 1278 00:59:26,998 --> 00:59:29,000 Oh. 1279 00:59:29,043 --> 00:59:30,436 Great. 1280 00:59:30,479 --> 00:59:33,178 Oh, I have to go finish the den. 1281 00:59:33,221 --> 00:59:34,309 Thanks, guys. 1282 00:59:34,353 --> 00:59:35,354 Bye. 1283 00:59:38,487 --> 00:59:40,577 You're hired. 1284 00:59:41,316 --> 00:59:44,842 ABBEY: Oh, my keys. 1285 00:59:44,885 --> 00:59:47,453 Mr. Sinclair, wanna come see Santa with us? 1286 00:59:47,496 --> 00:59:50,587 Whoa, you're going all the way to the North Pole? 1287 00:59:50,630 --> 00:59:51,805 All the way to Market Square. 1288 00:59:51,849 --> 00:59:53,546 I can't believe you guys are gonna go 1289 00:59:53,590 --> 00:59:54,547 see Santa without me. 1290 00:59:54,591 --> 00:59:55,592 KATE: You're kidding, right? 1291 00:59:55,635 --> 00:59:56,549 We have a call with Bob McManus 1292 00:59:56,593 --> 00:59:58,638 -at 6:00. -Yeah, hey, bub, 1293 00:59:58,682 --> 01:00:00,814 Mr. Sinclair is busy. He's got to work, all right? 1294 01:00:00,858 --> 01:00:03,904 I haven't seen Santa in years and he and I have a lot of catching up to do. 1295 01:00:03,948 --> 01:00:05,558 I'll tell you what, I'm gonna join you. 1296 01:00:05,602 --> 01:00:06,820 Alright. I'll meet you out at the car. 1297 01:00:06,864 --> 01:00:08,561 Alright. Okay. 1298 01:00:11,303 --> 01:00:13,348 What am I supposed to tell the McManus'? 1299 01:00:13,392 --> 01:00:15,220 The call is just a formality. 1300 01:00:15,263 --> 01:00:16,613 The deal is as good as done. 1301 01:00:16,656 --> 01:00:18,702 You know that, Kate. You can handle it solo. 1302 01:00:18,745 --> 01:00:20,312 This is your opportunity to shine. 1303 01:00:20,355 --> 01:00:21,443 And I'll just follow up later 1304 01:00:21,487 --> 01:00:22,880 and iron out all the minutiae. 1305 01:00:22,923 --> 01:00:24,446 It'll be fine. 1306 01:00:39,766 --> 01:00:42,639 And what does Abbey Fuller want for Christmas? 1307 01:00:42,682 --> 01:00:44,989 Well, I would, uh.. 1308 01:00:45,032 --> 01:00:47,426 ...like for Max to be happy and safe. 1309 01:00:47,469 --> 01:00:48,775 I would love for this.. 1310 01:00:48,819 --> 01:00:51,386 ...gala to go off without a hitch. 1311 01:00:51,430 --> 01:00:53,519 I would like a crystal ball to tell me whether 1312 01:00:53,562 --> 01:00:54,694 this whole decorating thing 1313 01:00:54,738 --> 01:00:56,827 is something I should be doing or.. 1314 01:00:56,870 --> 01:00:59,699 ...I'm just wasting my time. 1315 01:00:59,743 --> 01:01:01,875 And while I'm wishing for really impossible things, 1316 01:01:01,919 --> 01:01:04,269 I would like for it to snow on Christmas Eve. 1317 01:01:05,313 --> 01:01:06,532 Like the, uh, 1318 01:01:06,575 --> 01:01:08,055 last Christmas you spent with you mom. 1319 01:01:08,926 --> 01:01:10,231 Yeah. 1320 01:01:12,059 --> 01:01:13,234 How about you? 1321 01:01:13,278 --> 01:01:14,540 What does a man that has everything, 1322 01:01:14,583 --> 01:01:15,889 what does he want for Christmas? 1323 01:01:15,933 --> 01:01:17,499 Just my two front teeth. 1324 01:01:17,543 --> 01:01:18,631 And a hippopotamus. 1325 01:01:18,675 --> 01:01:20,459 No, I'm serious. 1326 01:01:20,502 --> 01:01:22,330 Really! What do you.. 1327 01:01:22,374 --> 01:01:23,897 What do you want for Christmas? 1328 01:01:30,077 --> 01:01:31,426 -So sorry. -No, it's fine. 1329 01:01:32,863 --> 01:01:35,082 Hi, Kate. 1330 01:01:35,996 --> 01:01:37,389 What? 1331 01:01:37,432 --> 01:01:39,217 You're kidding me. 1332 01:01:39,260 --> 01:01:41,654 Okay, yeah. I-I can be there in.. 1333 01:01:41,698 --> 01:01:43,961 ...18 minutes. Just buy me some time. Yeah. 1334 01:01:44,004 --> 01:01:44,962 Okay. Bye. 1335 01:01:45,005 --> 01:01:46,485 What's wrong? 1336 01:01:46,528 --> 01:01:48,139 The McManus'. 1337 01:01:48,182 --> 01:01:49,488 They're calling an emergency meeting. 1338 01:01:49,531 --> 01:01:50,619 So I have to go. 1339 01:01:50,663 --> 01:01:51,795 No, that-that's okay. 1340 01:01:51,838 --> 01:01:54,058 You okay? -Yeah. Yeah. 1341 01:01:54,101 --> 01:01:55,799 - Bye. - Yeah. 1342 01:01:58,845 --> 01:02:00,760 The McManus' have been chasing me for months 1343 01:02:00,804 --> 01:02:02,414 and now they're just gonna walk away. 1344 01:02:02,457 --> 01:02:04,285 I might be the SVP, but.. 1345 01:02:04,329 --> 01:02:06,200 ...I'm not a Sinclair. 1346 01:02:06,244 --> 01:02:07,767 They didn't like being passed off. 1347 01:02:07,811 --> 01:02:09,421 I wasn't passing them off! 1348 01:02:09,464 --> 01:02:10,814 I was just.. 1349 01:02:15,296 --> 01:02:16,471 You're right. 1350 01:02:17,821 --> 01:02:19,257 I should've been on that call. 1351 01:02:21,955 --> 01:02:23,174 Hey. 1352 01:02:23,217 --> 01:02:24,741 We still have a horse in this race. 1353 01:02:25,829 --> 01:02:27,134 We'll turn it around together. 1354 01:02:29,180 --> 01:02:30,355 It won't happen again. 1355 01:02:31,530 --> 01:02:32,923 I promise. 1356 01:02:45,936 --> 01:02:47,415 Hi. I just.. 1357 01:02:47,459 --> 01:02:50,810 I left some of my fabric swatches here, so.. 1358 01:02:50,854 --> 01:02:54,553 Thought I'd just come in and see how you are. 1359 01:02:54,596 --> 01:02:55,815 I'm fine. 1360 01:02:55,859 --> 01:02:56,947 Thanks. 1361 01:03:01,821 --> 01:03:03,780 -Ah, Nick-- -Not now. 1362 01:03:03,823 --> 01:03:04,998 Okay? 1363 01:03:08,523 --> 01:03:09,742 Okay. 1364 01:03:10,221 --> 01:03:11,831 Yeah. 1365 01:03:11,875 --> 01:03:13,441 I'm sorry. 1366 01:03:13,485 --> 01:03:14,703 Abbey.. 1367 01:03:16,009 --> 01:03:17,924 ...I'm sorry. 1368 01:03:17,968 --> 01:03:19,143 I'm not upset with you. 1369 01:03:20,318 --> 01:03:21,623 I'm upset with me. 1370 01:03:22,929 --> 01:03:24,844 A deal I'd been working on for.. 1371 01:03:25,802 --> 01:03:27,629 ...seven months is.. 1372 01:03:27,673 --> 01:03:29,196 ...crumbling in my hands 1373 01:03:29,240 --> 01:03:31,198 because I've allowed myself to get distracted. 1374 01:03:32,678 --> 01:03:33,897 If this merger falls apart, 1375 01:03:33,940 --> 01:03:35,028 I'll be forced to do lay-offs 1376 01:03:35,072 --> 01:03:36,247 a week before Christmas. 1377 01:03:38,466 --> 01:03:40,381 I can't allow myself to be selfish. 1378 01:03:42,079 --> 01:03:43,994 Not if people's livelihoods on the line. 1379 01:03:46,779 --> 01:03:47,911 So, I'm.. 1380 01:03:48,912 --> 01:03:50,130 I'm sorry. 1381 01:03:51,392 --> 01:03:52,829 I just can't allow.. 1382 01:03:54,831 --> 01:03:56,136 ...anymore distractions. 1383 01:04:02,926 --> 01:04:04,275 Okay, I get it. 1384 01:04:06,190 --> 01:04:08,409 Um, 1385 01:04:08,453 --> 01:04:09,976 I'm almost done with all the decorating, 1386 01:04:10,020 --> 01:04:11,935 so I'll just.. 1387 01:04:11,978 --> 01:04:13,719 ...make sure I stay out of your way. 1388 01:04:14,502 --> 01:04:15,721 Okay. 1389 01:04:25,209 --> 01:04:26,863 You're an angel, Jess. Thanks. 1390 01:04:27,951 --> 01:04:30,301 Okay. You know how Bob McManus 1391 01:04:30,344 --> 01:04:32,259 is a huge Caps fan? 1392 01:04:32,303 --> 01:04:34,131 Well, I pulled some strings and got him 1393 01:04:34,174 --> 01:04:36,524 box seats to the next home game 1394 01:04:36,568 --> 01:04:37,525 in exchange that he will 1395 01:04:37,569 --> 01:04:38,657 come to the gala so that 1396 01:04:38,700 --> 01:04:40,224 you can show him that you're.. 1397 01:04:40,267 --> 01:04:41,965 ...more than just your father's name. 1398 01:04:42,008 --> 01:04:44,445 And that you actually care about this merger. 1399 01:04:44,489 --> 01:04:46,883 And I know, I know it's midnight.. 1400 01:04:48,536 --> 01:04:51,017 There is cause for celebration. 1401 01:04:54,064 --> 01:04:55,282 Why don't you look happy? 1402 01:04:56,980 --> 01:04:59,808 Do you have joy in your life, Kate? 1403 01:05:00,853 --> 01:05:02,376 Sure. 1404 01:05:02,420 --> 01:05:04,422 Every time I close on a high-stakes corporate merger. 1405 01:05:05,466 --> 01:05:06,946 You sound like my dad. 1406 01:05:08,121 --> 01:05:09,427 I'll take that as a compliment. 1407 01:05:18,392 --> 01:05:20,394 The gazebo's still waiting on Christmas lights, right? 1408 01:05:20,438 --> 01:05:23,397 Yes. Groundskeepers promise they'd be up by the end of the day. 1409 01:05:23,441 --> 01:05:26,009 -Okay. Good. -And I finished staging the bathrooms.. 1410 01:05:26,052 --> 01:05:28,185 When you smell the chestnut soaps I ordered, 1411 01:05:28,228 --> 01:05:30,622 you're gonna give me a fat Christmas bonus. 1412 01:05:30,665 --> 01:05:33,146 You know, I wonder when those two will realise 1413 01:05:33,190 --> 01:05:34,495 they're perfect for each other. 1414 01:05:34,539 --> 01:05:36,280 They're both complete workaholics 1415 01:05:36,323 --> 01:05:38,238 with no sense of humor. 1416 01:05:38,282 --> 01:05:40,588 Nicks...has a sense of humor. 1417 01:05:42,112 --> 01:05:44,853 Um, but you're right, they're perfect together. 1418 01:05:46,725 --> 01:05:48,901 Uh, okay, so we should get started on the study. 1419 01:05:48,945 --> 01:05:50,163 - Okay. - Yeah. 1420 01:05:57,692 --> 01:06:00,130 You have to listen to what I have to say! Okay. 1421 01:06:01,696 --> 01:06:03,263 This is bigger than we could have ever even dreamed. 1422 01:06:03,307 --> 01:06:04,612 With Carter stepping down, 1423 01:06:04,656 --> 01:06:06,875 we can acquire PHP as early as next spring. 1424 01:06:06,919 --> 01:06:08,703 Maybe even February. 1425 01:06:08,747 --> 01:06:10,053 Hmm. 1426 01:06:10,096 --> 01:06:12,403 You really do love this stuff, don't you? 1427 01:06:12,446 --> 01:06:13,970 Of course. Don't you? 1428 01:06:17,060 --> 01:06:18,278 Yeah, of course. 1429 01:06:32,727 --> 01:06:35,034 My great great Grandpa ?? 1430 01:06:35,078 --> 01:06:37,906 came to America in 1896. 1431 01:06:37,950 --> 01:06:40,866 He was English and they invented mistletoe, 1432 01:06:40,909 --> 01:06:43,912 which you use during Christmas time for kissing. 1433 01:06:43,956 --> 01:06:45,392 Which is gross. 1434 01:06:51,442 --> 01:06:54,749 Good job. Good job. 1435 01:06:54,793 --> 01:06:56,882 Hem! 1436 01:06:58,101 --> 01:06:59,276 Hey. 1437 01:06:59,928 --> 01:07:01,147 I missed you. 1438 01:07:01,191 --> 01:07:02,714 My grandson tells me that you're doing 1439 01:07:02,757 --> 01:07:05,978 a really great job at the Sinclair place. 1440 01:07:06,022 --> 01:07:07,458 And we're all real proud.. 1441 01:07:07,501 --> 01:07:08,720 ...of our Abbey girl. 1442 01:07:08,763 --> 01:07:10,243 Aww. Thanks, Hem. 1443 01:07:10,287 --> 01:07:11,462 Alright, come on, gramps. 1444 01:07:11,505 --> 01:07:13,420 Let's, uh, let Abbey and Philip 1445 01:07:13,464 --> 01:07:14,769 have a little family time. 1446 01:07:14,813 --> 01:07:15,944 And we'll see you tomorrow for the gala. 1447 01:07:15,988 --> 01:07:17,120 - Yeah. - Alright. 1448 01:07:17,163 --> 01:07:18,773 - Abbey. - Bye, Hem. 1449 01:07:23,474 --> 01:07:24,605 Worry wrinkle. 1450 01:07:24,649 --> 01:07:25,867 What's up? 1451 01:07:26,694 --> 01:07:28,044 Nothing. It's just.. 1452 01:07:28,740 --> 01:07:29,871 I mean.. 1453 01:07:29,915 --> 01:07:31,264 ...Mike's perfect. 1454 01:07:31,308 --> 01:07:33,614 You know? He-he he's got the perfect career. 1455 01:07:34,572 --> 01:07:36,095 He's got the perfect family. 1456 01:07:36,139 --> 01:07:38,097 - He likes kids. - Yeah. 1457 01:07:38,141 --> 01:07:39,272 We get along. 1458 01:07:39,316 --> 01:07:40,534 But.. 1459 01:07:40,969 --> 01:07:42,232 But.. 1460 01:07:42,275 --> 01:07:43,581 But.. 1461 01:07:43,624 --> 01:07:44,799 ...where's the spark? 1462 01:07:45,235 --> 01:07:46,410 Hmm. 1463 01:07:47,498 --> 01:07:49,630 Maybe you left that spark.. 1464 01:07:49,674 --> 01:07:51,197 ...up at the Sinclair Estate. 1465 01:07:51,241 --> 01:07:52,285 No. 1466 01:07:52,329 --> 01:07:53,547 Nick made it very clear 1467 01:07:53,591 --> 01:07:55,245 that he doesn't have time for sparks. 1468 01:07:55,288 --> 01:07:58,074 That our relationship is strictly professional, so.. 1469 01:08:01,120 --> 01:08:03,949 Anyway, after the gala tomorrow.. 1470 01:08:03,992 --> 01:08:05,603 ...we won't have a relationship at all. 1471 01:08:22,185 --> 01:08:23,925 The Christmas gala's tomorrow. 1472 01:08:23,969 --> 01:08:25,797 I'm aware. Thanks. 1473 01:08:25,840 --> 01:08:27,755 And it's Abbey's last day. 1474 01:08:31,759 --> 01:08:33,326 Something bothering you, mother? 1475 01:08:33,370 --> 01:08:36,024 I just don't get it, Nick. 1476 01:08:36,068 --> 01:08:38,592 You and she were getting along so well, 1477 01:08:38,636 --> 01:08:40,159 and then all of a sudden.. 1478 01:08:40,203 --> 01:08:42,901 Pfft. Nothing. 1479 01:08:42,944 --> 01:08:45,164 Our friendship was taking up time 1480 01:08:45,208 --> 01:08:46,818 I didn't have to give. 1481 01:08:46,861 --> 01:08:49,081 I need to keep my priorities straight. 1482 01:08:49,125 --> 01:08:51,823 Well, maybe your priorities are all wrong. 1483 01:08:54,652 --> 01:08:56,697 You know, you always pretend as though 1484 01:08:56,741 --> 01:09:00,179 your father wanted you to follow in his footsteps. 1485 01:09:00,223 --> 01:09:01,267 And what do you want? 1486 01:09:01,311 --> 01:09:03,965 I want for you to be happy. 1487 01:09:04,009 --> 01:09:05,402 I want for you 1488 01:09:05,445 --> 01:09:07,839 to think about yourself for a change. 1489 01:09:07,882 --> 01:09:10,755 Think about what makes you happy. 1490 01:09:13,584 --> 01:09:15,977 I need to get going. 1491 01:09:16,021 --> 01:09:17,457 I have to do the final walk-through. 1492 01:09:36,041 --> 01:09:38,217 I can't believe it's the same room. 1493 01:09:38,261 --> 01:09:40,219 It all looks so great. 1494 01:09:40,263 --> 01:09:41,568 Thank you. 1495 01:09:41,612 --> 01:09:44,484 I wanted to restore it to it's original glory. 1496 01:09:44,528 --> 01:09:45,877 You know, when.. 1497 01:09:45,920 --> 01:09:47,095 ...when you were a kid.. 1498 01:09:47,139 --> 01:09:49,054 ...when you used to call it the palace. 1499 01:09:49,097 --> 01:09:51,099 Yeah, bring it back to being a home. 1500 01:09:51,143 --> 01:09:52,710 Not just a house. 1501 01:09:52,753 --> 01:09:54,277 Kind of like.. 1502 01:09:54,320 --> 01:09:56,279 ...I believe your grandfather would have wanted it. 1503 01:09:56,322 --> 01:09:58,933 Oh, wow. 1504 01:09:58,977 --> 01:10:00,935 I mean, you really thought of everything. 1505 01:10:00,979 --> 01:10:02,198 Mmm. 1506 01:10:02,241 --> 01:10:04,112 Well, I tried. 1507 01:10:04,156 --> 01:10:06,767 There is still one more room. 1508 01:10:06,811 --> 01:10:08,421 This way. 1509 01:10:10,075 --> 01:10:13,774 And, finally... 1510 01:10:13,818 --> 01:10:16,429 we have your office. 1511 01:10:16,473 --> 01:10:18,431 Oh, wow! 1512 01:10:18,475 --> 01:10:20,912 Impressive! Hm. 1513 01:10:26,134 --> 01:10:28,920 Is that what I think it is? 1514 01:10:33,664 --> 01:10:35,231 Uh... 1515 01:10:38,799 --> 01:10:40,279 You remembered. 1516 01:10:40,323 --> 01:10:42,499 Incredible. What-- 1517 01:10:42,542 --> 01:10:45,415 Where did you find all of this stuff? 1518 01:10:45,458 --> 01:10:46,720 Well, I actually asked your mom 1519 01:10:46,764 --> 01:10:48,548 if she remembered the name of the carolers 1520 01:10:48,592 --> 01:10:50,158 from your Christmas on Nantucket. 1521 01:10:50,202 --> 01:10:53,684 And... she had all of that stuff. 1522 01:10:58,645 --> 01:11:01,300 So... 1523 01:11:01,344 --> 01:11:02,910 Do you like it? 1524 01:11:02,954 --> 01:11:04,608 I love it. 1525 01:11:06,349 --> 01:11:07,872 Thank you. 1526 01:11:10,353 --> 01:11:11,528 KATE: We should go, Nick. 1527 01:11:11,571 --> 01:11:15,923 We have drinks with the Phelps in 20. 1528 01:11:15,967 --> 01:11:19,318 -This looks great, Abbey. 1529 01:11:19,362 --> 01:11:22,495 -Thank you. -Good work. 1530 01:11:25,672 --> 01:11:27,283 It's wonderful. 1531 01:11:27,326 --> 01:11:29,154 I'm happy. 1532 01:11:32,940 --> 01:11:38,119 ♪ O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! ♪ 1533 01:11:38,163 --> 01:11:40,905 ♪ Your leaves Are so unchanging! ♪ 1534 01:11:40,948 --> 01:11:42,515 MIKE: It's magical. 1535 01:11:42,559 --> 01:11:47,041 ♪ O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! ♪ 1536 01:11:47,085 --> 01:11:51,176 ♪ Your leaves Are so unchanging! ♪ 1537 01:11:51,219 --> 01:11:55,659 ♪ Not only green When summer's here ♪ 1538 01:11:55,702 --> 01:12:00,185 ♪ But also When it's cold and clear ♪ 1539 01:12:00,228 --> 01:12:05,930 ♪ O Christmas Tree! O Christmas Tree! ♪ 1540 01:12:06,757 --> 01:12:08,846 Nick was right. 1541 01:12:08,889 --> 01:12:11,631 -You are an artist. 1542 01:12:11,675 --> 01:12:12,850 Thank you. 1543 01:12:12,893 --> 01:12:14,286 -Abbey, you won't believe it. -What? 1544 01:12:14,330 --> 01:12:15,679 I've already ran out of your business cards 1545 01:12:15,722 --> 01:12:17,245 and I ordered six boxes. 1546 01:12:17,289 --> 01:12:19,639 Everyone's dying to know who the Sinclair's decorator is. 1547 01:12:19,683 --> 01:12:22,729 -You're a hit. - Are you serious? 1548 01:12:22,773 --> 01:12:23,991 DESIREE: Yes! 1549 01:12:24,035 --> 01:12:27,343 - I'll go get us some champagne. - Okay! 1550 01:12:27,386 --> 01:12:28,561 Really? Really, really? 1551 01:12:28,605 --> 01:12:29,910 -Really. 1552 01:12:29,954 --> 01:12:31,259 You did it, Abbey. 1553 01:12:31,303 --> 01:12:33,566 Oh, no. No, no, no, no, no. 1554 01:12:33,610 --> 01:12:35,960 We did it. And you know what I've been thinking? 1555 01:12:36,003 --> 01:12:37,440 I think it's time I turned this... 1556 01:12:37,483 --> 01:12:40,834 decorating job back into a career, and I'm... 1557 01:12:40,878 --> 01:12:42,183 I need some help. 1558 01:12:42,227 --> 01:12:43,968 Would you come and work for me, full time? 1559 01:12:44,011 --> 01:12:46,013 I've been waiting for you to ask! 1560 01:12:58,504 --> 01:13:01,420 I really hate to toot my own horn, 1561 01:13:01,464 --> 01:13:03,901 but I was absolutely right... 1562 01:13:03,944 --> 01:13:06,425 -you're a genius. 1563 01:13:06,469 --> 01:13:09,820 Oh, Caroline, how will I ever thank you for letting me do this? 1564 01:13:09,863 --> 01:13:12,823 There's nothing to thank me for, you did it all. 1565 01:13:12,866 --> 01:13:15,478 Hm, you know what, I guess, I... 1566 01:13:15,521 --> 01:13:18,002 I just need to trust my gut. 1567 01:13:20,004 --> 01:13:24,400 It's been so long since I've seen my son look that happy. 1568 01:13:24,443 --> 01:13:30,449 And I don't think it's the Christmas spirit that's giving him that glow. 1569 01:13:30,493 --> 01:13:33,278 I think you're reading this all wrong. 1570 01:13:33,321 --> 01:13:35,367 - Am I? - Yes. 1571 01:13:35,411 --> 01:13:37,413 Yes. I am hopefully 1572 01:13:37,456 --> 01:13:40,067 getting ready to be swamped with work, 1573 01:13:40,111 --> 01:13:42,287 and he's... he's got his own business. 1574 01:13:42,330 --> 01:13:45,290 I mean, it's just...it's not... It's illogical. 1575 01:13:45,333 --> 01:13:48,598 -Well, love rarely is, you know. - I am not.. 1576 01:13:48,641 --> 01:13:52,123 NICK: Whoa, I know that look, mother. What are you gloating about? 1577 01:13:52,166 --> 01:13:57,215 I was just complimenting Abbey on her beautiful work, and.. 1578 01:13:57,258 --> 01:13:59,652 ...I was hoping this event might... 1579 01:13:59,696 --> 01:14:02,742 clear up some things once and for all. 1580 01:14:02,786 --> 01:14:05,092 Like, you need to listen to me. 1581 01:14:05,136 --> 01:14:08,574 Well, you were right, mother. As always. 1582 01:14:08,618 --> 01:14:13,666 I'll leave you two alone to say fabulous things about me behind my back. 1583 01:14:15,668 --> 01:14:17,453 Oh, well... 1584 01:14:17,496 --> 01:14:21,457 She was right. You did a beautiful job. 1585 01:14:21,500 --> 01:14:23,502 And.. 1586 01:14:23,546 --> 01:14:27,245 -You look beautiful too. -You look beautiful too. 1587 01:14:27,288 --> 01:14:31,118 I mean, what.. No, you look handsome. You.. 1588 01:14:31,162 --> 01:14:32,598 Thank you. Thank you. 1589 01:14:32,642 --> 01:14:35,253 -Would you like to-- 1590 01:14:35,296 --> 01:14:36,733 Sinclair! There you are. 1591 01:14:36,776 --> 01:14:40,345 I've been thinking about our branding strategy. 1592 01:14:40,388 --> 01:14:42,565 Do you have a moment? 1593 01:14:44,567 --> 01:14:46,177 See you later. 1594 01:14:46,220 --> 01:14:48,614 Hm... Sure, sure. 1595 01:14:48,658 --> 01:14:50,486 This is great. 1596 01:14:51,530 --> 01:14:53,880 BOB: What if we were.. 1597 01:15:01,366 --> 01:15:03,194 Bob, thanks for giving us the chance. 1598 01:15:03,237 --> 01:15:05,413 I have a feeling this is the beginning 1599 01:15:05,457 --> 01:15:06,545 of a great partnership. 1600 01:15:06,589 --> 01:15:07,851 I'm looking forward to the merger. 1601 01:15:07,894 --> 01:15:09,287 But right now, I'm looking forward to 1602 01:15:09,330 --> 01:15:10,636 trying some of that figgy pudding. 1603 01:15:10,680 --> 01:15:13,726 - Yeah. - Excuse me. 1604 01:15:17,425 --> 01:15:20,298 Ooh, we did it! 1605 01:15:20,341 --> 01:15:22,779 Great work, boss. 1606 01:15:22,822 --> 01:15:26,478 Hey, you okay? You seem like you've been on another planet all night. 1607 01:15:26,522 --> 01:15:29,742 Sorry, I'm just distracted. 1608 01:15:29,786 --> 01:15:31,091 It's okay. I understand. 1609 01:15:31,135 --> 01:15:33,790 Tonight was a big night for both of us. 1610 01:15:33,833 --> 01:15:37,054 We've both had a lot on our minds. 1611 01:15:41,362 --> 01:15:44,801 Oh... Oh, hey, there, little man. 1612 01:15:44,844 --> 01:15:48,195 Your house is cool. But it still needs a hockey rink. 1613 01:15:48,239 --> 01:15:49,936 That's true. 1614 01:15:49,980 --> 01:15:52,722 But I like it so much better now that your mom made it so nice. 1615 01:15:52,765 --> 01:15:53,853 My mom is nice. 1616 01:15:53,897 --> 01:15:55,507 She is, isn't she? 1617 01:15:55,551 --> 01:15:58,815 They're at the Christmas village! 1618 01:16:00,468 --> 01:16:03,994 ♪ Holy night 1619 01:16:04,037 --> 01:16:06,649 ♪ All is calm 1620 01:16:06,692 --> 01:16:11,958 ♪ All is bright 1621 01:16:12,002 --> 01:16:15,701 Well...don't look, but he's watching. 1622 01:16:15,745 --> 01:16:16,963 What? 1623 01:16:18,965 --> 01:16:22,186 I think it's time to admit.. 1624 01:16:22,229 --> 01:16:24,884 ...I never really had a chance. 1625 01:16:25,668 --> 01:16:26,930 Um.. 1626 01:16:27,931 --> 01:16:32,152 Mike, I'm...I'm sorry. I.. 1627 01:16:32,196 --> 01:16:34,677 No, no. It's...it's.. 1628 01:16:34,720 --> 01:16:35,852 It's okay. 1629 01:16:35,895 --> 01:16:38,550 Honestly, I get it. 1630 01:16:38,594 --> 01:16:43,599 But, I do believe it's time to make him jealous. 1631 01:16:43,642 --> 01:16:46,340 I do have my pride, you know. 1632 01:16:46,384 --> 01:16:49,605 - Follow me. 1633 01:16:56,394 --> 01:16:58,657 Band is keeping the dance floor quite busy, 1634 01:16:58,701 --> 01:17:01,834 and the atmosphere, thanks to Abbey's decor, is festive. 1635 01:17:01,878 --> 01:17:03,619 I can't wait to do the final tallies and see 1636 01:17:03,662 --> 01:17:05,533 how much money we've raised for the children's hospital. 1637 01:17:05,577 --> 01:17:08,232 Uh. Kate, you are so marvelously competent. 1638 01:17:08,275 --> 01:17:10,756 Mm. I hope Nick feels the same way. 1639 01:17:10,800 --> 01:17:12,628 I have a proposal for him tonight 1640 01:17:12,671 --> 01:17:14,978 that might just change his life. 1641 01:17:15,021 --> 01:17:16,719 Proposal? 1642 01:17:16,762 --> 01:17:20,636 I've never been a woman to wait around for something I wanted. 1643 01:17:20,679 --> 01:17:21,854 -Oh, Abbey? -Hi. 1644 01:17:21,898 --> 01:17:23,769 I'm so glad to run into you. I.. 1645 01:17:23,813 --> 01:17:25,205 I'm first to admit I was wrong. 1646 01:17:25,249 --> 01:17:27,686 You have done a wonderful job with this place. 1647 01:17:27,730 --> 01:17:30,297 Oh. Well, thank you, Kate. 1648 01:17:30,341 --> 01:17:31,777 Do you happen to know where Nick is? 1649 01:17:31,821 --> 01:17:35,781 Uh...Yeah. He.. I think he went to his office. 1650 01:17:35,825 --> 01:17:37,870 Perfect. Excuse me. 1651 01:17:40,307 --> 01:17:45,356 If she doesn't hire me to plan the wedding, I'll be furious. 1652 01:17:45,399 --> 01:17:48,751 -I'm sorry? -Kate's proposing to Nick tonight. 1653 01:17:48,794 --> 01:17:51,188 -Are you sure? -She's not a woman who waits around 1654 01:17:51,231 --> 01:17:54,713 for the things she wants. Her words. 1655 01:18:06,290 --> 01:18:08,901 -We have some things to toast to. -Yes, we do. 1656 01:18:08,945 --> 01:18:14,124 A lot of that has to do with your hard work, Kate. 1657 01:18:14,167 --> 01:18:16,953 I wanted to talk to you about our partnership. 1658 01:18:17,997 --> 01:18:19,259 Okay. 1659 01:18:23,481 --> 01:18:24,787 I love the work. 1660 01:18:25,222 --> 01:18:27,180 Do you? 1661 01:18:27,224 --> 01:18:28,704 Yeah. Of course I do. 1662 01:18:28,747 --> 01:18:29,966 It's my father's legacy. 1663 01:18:30,009 --> 01:18:31,576 You're working to live up to something 1664 01:18:31,619 --> 01:18:33,404 but do you love the journey? 1665 01:18:33,447 --> 01:18:37,321 Do you enjoy chasing new deals and new clients? 1666 01:18:37,364 --> 01:18:38,801 Or is there something else? 1667 01:18:38,844 --> 01:18:42,413 Someone else that you'd rather be chasing? 1668 01:18:42,456 --> 01:18:43,675 What are you getting at? 1669 01:18:43,719 --> 01:18:46,504 I have a proposal for you. Make me CFO. 1670 01:18:46,547 --> 01:18:47,897 Cut back on your hours at the office, 1671 01:18:47,940 --> 01:18:50,290 and let me do some of the heavy lifting. 1672 01:18:50,334 --> 01:18:54,468 We can do so much more than just live up to your father's legacy, 1673 01:18:54,512 --> 01:18:59,169 I want to build upon it. And...you.. 1674 01:18:59,212 --> 01:19:00,344 You want a different life. 1675 01:19:00,387 --> 01:19:02,563 -A life with Abbey. 1676 01:19:04,914 --> 01:19:07,786 -Is it that obvious? -Well, at first I was a little frustrated by it 1677 01:19:07,830 --> 01:19:09,788 because she kept pulling you from our work 1678 01:19:09,832 --> 01:19:14,837 but then I felt empowered to make decisions on my own. Once more.. 1679 01:19:14,880 --> 01:19:18,797 I have worked really hard for this company, 1680 01:19:18,841 --> 01:19:21,104 I deserve a promotion. 1681 01:19:25,935 --> 01:19:27,110 Done. 1682 01:19:27,763 --> 01:19:29,329 Really? 1683 01:19:29,373 --> 01:19:31,027 That was a lot easier than I anticipated. 1684 01:19:31,070 --> 01:19:33,029 Yeah, well, it was easy because you're right. 1685 01:19:33,072 --> 01:19:35,161 My father taught me that real leadership 1686 01:19:35,205 --> 01:19:37,555 meant hiring smart people that we trust. 1687 01:19:37,598 --> 01:19:40,688 And I couldn't ask for a better partner in this. 1688 01:19:40,732 --> 01:19:43,822 Just wait, Nick. I'm gonna take us international by next Christmas. 1689 01:19:43,866 --> 01:19:46,869 I...I have so many ideas. 1690 01:19:48,696 --> 01:19:50,089 Thanks, Kate. 1691 01:19:50,133 --> 01:19:51,830 Yeah. 1692 01:19:56,966 --> 01:19:59,795 - Mike. - Hey, Kate. 1693 01:19:59,838 --> 01:20:01,405 Couldn't help overhearing. 1694 01:20:01,448 --> 01:20:04,451 Sounds like you have a lot to celebrate. 1695 01:20:04,495 --> 01:20:08,064 - Would you like to dance? - As a matter of fact, I would. 1696 01:20:12,808 --> 01:20:14,418 Mr. Fuller? 1697 01:20:14,461 --> 01:20:16,420 Have you seen Abbey? 1698 01:20:17,464 --> 01:20:19,379 - She's gone. - What? 1699 01:20:19,423 --> 01:20:20,685 Where can I find her? 1700 01:20:23,862 --> 01:20:25,864 She took Max home. 1701 01:20:25,908 --> 01:20:27,083 - Okay. - Uh.. 1702 01:20:27,126 --> 01:20:29,912 A little fatherly advice.. 1703 01:20:29,955 --> 01:20:33,263 You're gonna need a grand gesture. 1704 01:20:48,669 --> 01:20:50,976 Is Santa here yet? 1705 01:20:51,629 --> 01:20:54,762 Hm. Almost, bub. 1706 01:21:00,464 --> 01:21:03,162 Did you hear that? 1707 01:21:03,206 --> 01:21:05,469 Hear what? 1708 01:21:08,341 --> 01:21:10,866 Mr. Sinclair! 1709 01:21:12,084 --> 01:21:13,694 What? 1710 01:21:33,105 --> 01:21:34,585 Where's Kate? 1711 01:21:34,628 --> 01:21:38,197 Probably, celebrating her promotion, I imagine. 1712 01:21:41,984 --> 01:21:43,159 What is this? 1713 01:21:43,202 --> 01:21:47,076 This is...a grand gesture. 1714 01:21:47,119 --> 01:21:49,905 I tried to hire a snow machine, but you'd be surprised 1715 01:21:49,948 --> 01:21:53,952 how difficult it is to get one to come out on a Christmas Eve. 1716 01:21:53,996 --> 01:21:55,649 Why are you here? 1717 01:21:55,693 --> 01:21:58,957 I'm here, Abbey, because... 1718 01:21:59,001 --> 01:22:01,046 I can't imagine spending Christmas without you. 1719 01:22:03,440 --> 01:22:05,224 I don't know what to say. 1720 01:22:07,879 --> 01:22:10,621 Nick, uh... 1721 01:22:10,664 --> 01:22:14,059 you've helped me to understand what I want out of life 1722 01:22:14,103 --> 01:22:16,757 and I am really grateful for that. 1723 01:22:16,801 --> 01:22:19,499 I wanna be a great mom. 1724 01:22:19,543 --> 01:22:24,287 and I, I wanna be a great designer.. 1725 01:22:24,330 --> 01:22:26,767 ...but I also want to be a great partner... 1726 01:22:26,811 --> 01:22:28,900 ...to somebody who 1727 01:22:28,944 --> 01:22:31,337 is gonna be there for me and Max. 1728 01:22:31,381 --> 01:22:34,384 I am that someone. 1729 01:22:34,427 --> 01:22:36,821 And I realize that, uh... 1730 01:22:36,864 --> 01:22:38,083 I had this all wrong. 1731 01:22:38,127 --> 01:22:39,867 and that there is so much more to life 1732 01:22:39,911 --> 01:22:41,608 than just being lost in work. 1733 01:22:41,652 --> 01:22:43,828 You asked me what I wanted for Christmas. 1734 01:22:43,871 --> 01:22:45,525 It's you. 1735 01:22:45,569 --> 01:22:48,833 I wanna be with you, Abbey. 1736 01:23:03,152 --> 01:23:05,241 Look. 1737 01:23:07,156 --> 01:23:10,028 I got everything I asked for for Christmas this year.