All language subtitles for Saving The Christmas Ranch 2025

# Bells are jingling and carols are playing

# So much joy there for the taking

# It's a good day for saving The Christmas Ranch

# We all know how much it means

# To preserve a little sentimental history

# It's a good day for saving The Christmas Ranch

# There's no better place I know

# To give your heart a little yuletide glow

# So come hop to it, we can't lose it

# Hey, hey, here we go... #

(ALARM CLOCK BEEPING)

(SIGHS)

(FESTIVE MUSIC)

Call Steve. Make sure he fixes the railing on the front steps

before someone falls. (SIGHS)

Oh, and take Nibbles out of the petting zoo.

The irony isn't funny anymore.

(SIGHS) That goat has issues.

Morning, team.

Good morning. Hey.

Ah, Maria, whatever you did with those pancakes yesterday,

it tasted heaven sent.

Talk to George about fixing Blitzen's gate,

it's the third time he got out this week.

Oh, Marco, I've got your mom's birthday present in my office.

Make sure you pick it up before you leave, OK?Sure.

Um, double-confirm with Drew that he knows that

the hay delivery is for noon and not 3:00. OK.

Conor in the chimney, and bathroom sink in 12-4

needs more wood, water heater in 8... Good morning, George.

GEORGE: Oh, hi, Carrie.

Ah, did you get all the messages I sent you last night?

Let's see. Yeah, all 12 of 'em. Oh, I'm so sorry.

I just feel like there's a million things to get done before Saturday.

Everyone here knows how much this festival means to you, Carrie.

It's gonna be wonderful, just-- just like it is every year.

Thank you. (LAUGHS)

Oh, uh, one last thing.

Um, there seems to be a string of lights out on the main tree.

Do you think you could... I'll have Conor on it first thing.

(KISSES) I don't know what I'd do without you. Really.

Oh, have Sandra send Carl the cheque for the turkeys.

You've got quite a lot on your plate today, huh?

Two days before Christmas? Nah, I got nothing to do.

(PHONE VIBRATES) Oh, I got to take this.

Hi, Mr. Townsend. How can I help you?

I was hoping you could stop by my office this morning, Ms. Williams.

I've been trying to reach you for several weeks now.

I've left quite a few messages. Oh, uh, well, I've been really busy

preparing for the festival. I understand.

However, there's a matter of the utmost urgency I must discuss with you.

Oh, um, well, I'm super swamped today.

Do you think it can wait till after the holidays?

(ON PHONE) Oh. (LAUGHS)

I'm afraid it'll be very much too late by then.

I really must insist you come in today.

OK. I guess I can uh, try to stop by later today.

I'd recommend the sooner the better.

Sure. OK.

Thank you.

(SCOFFS) Bankers.

Oh, and uh, have Graham make an extra dozen cookies

for the elves to pass around while people are walking.

(SIGHS) (UPBEAT FESTIVE MUSIC PLAYS ON STEREO)

Hey, what's wrong?

I am so glad you're here.

Why? What's up? Cabin 8 flooded this morning.

Oh, water heater? Fortunately, none of the Julians' belongings got damaged,

but we're booked solid. I don't know where to put them.

Uh, how many more reservations are coming in between now and Saturday?

Just one. A Mindy Brown arrives today.

Single? Looks like it.

Good. Uh, just put her in cabin 7.

But you hate having people across from you.

It's Christmas, Hannah. We always have room at this inn.

(PHONE VIBRATES) Ugh.

I really don't have time for you today, Mr. Dunn.

You know, I really wish you'd call me, "John".

Funny, I wish you wouldn't call, period.

You know, a lesser man would be discouraged,

but lucky me, I'm thick-skinned.

I'm not selling the ranch, Mr. Dunn.

Not today, not tomorrow, not ever.

And as much as I adore these weekly exchanges,

I really don't have the time. But I do have a brilliant idea.

Ooh, congratulations, which I'm sure for you

must have been a first. Ouch.

(FIRE CRACKLES) It's the holidays, Mr. Dunn.

Why don't you just give it a rest? Take a vacation.

Right, but I'm th--

(MISCHIEVOUS MUSIC)

You know, I couldn't agree more. I do need a vacation.

(KNOCK ON THE DOOR) Come in.

Oh hey, grandma. Hey.

Are you busy? I-- I can come back later.

Oh no, you look upset. Come sit down. What is it?

I'm sure it's nothing, but I can't find Sandra to ask.

Oh. Uh, what is it?

Charlie Kilgore called today.

The cheque, for the chicken feed. It bounced.

(SCOFFS) Well, that's impossible.

That's what I told him, but I can't find Sandra,

so I don't know what to tell him. Well, you think she's at lunch?

I haven't seen her all day.

I'll take care of it, grandma. No worries.

OK?

(SOFT MUSIC)

# (JINGLE BELLS PLAYS ON STEREO)

Hi. Welcome to the ranch. Can I help you?

Yes. Actually, I'm checking in.

Have a seat.

Name?

Should be under John Dunn.

I'm so sorry, Mr. Dunn. I don't have anything under that name.

Uh, you know what? Actually, my assistant,

she sometimes makes these reservations for me.

Can you check under her name? Mindy Brown?

Oh, yes!

Here it is.

Something the matter?

No, no. It's uh... the room you booked,

this morning we had some unfortunate issues and I'm afraid the only thing

I have left is a cabin at the main lodge.

It's OK. As long as it's here, I'm happy.

I just wanna relax and enjoy the Christmas spirit.

All right. Well, it's the first one over there as soon as you walk out.

Ah. Thank you.

I uh, I love what you've done with the place.

Thank you.

That can't be right.

(LINE BEEPS) AUTOMATED VOICE: We're sorry. The number you have dialled is no longer in service.

I-- I-- How can we be broke?

Am I to assume you didn't issue this bank transfer to Ms. Flowers?

No, of course not. That's um, that's everything we have.

Oh, I was afraid of that.

I brought you in here today to talk about your loan payments.

Uh, what about them?

Why you're behind, of course.

Uh, that's im-- that's also impossible.

(LAUGHS) Because we are never late on our payments.

Well, I would concur. That's why I was so troubled

when it was brought to my attention after being three months overdue.

Three months? Now, when I talked to Ms. Flowers,

she reassured me that she would take care of it.

However, nothing has happened

and with the foreclosure deadline being so close--

I'm sorry, did you just say foreclosure deadline?

I w-- I wasn't given any deadline.

Oh, dear. Uh, this is very unfortunate.

The account has to be brought up to date

by close of business on the 24th.

That's in two days.

This is why I was trying to reach you all month.

While ordinarily the bank would be closed for the holiday,

given the circumstances, the least I can do is give you

until 5 o'clock end of day as a deadline.

To recover three months of missed payments?

That's almost $15,000.

Mm, just shy, given the late payments and fees, but--

You expect me to come up with $15,000

in 48 hours?

Uh, no. Ms. Williams, I expect-- Uh, you own the bank.

Can't you just uh, just give me a--

give me another loan?

When the property's already being held as collateral,

I'm afraid I can't.

Um-- I'd be more than happy

to speak to the authorities on your behalf

if you decide to press charges against Ms. Flowers.

(SCOFFS) Well, you'll have to find her first.

Don't worry, Mr. Townsend.

I'll get you your money by Saturday. Thank you.

No, but uh, you don't understand.

OK. Look, I know it's a lot of money and it's all my fault,

because I wanted to pay the loan off quickly

and so the monthly payments were higher.

I just-- I just can't believe Sandra would do something like this.

When they find her, I hope they lock her up forever.

Now, Conor, anger isn't gonna solve this problem.

No, it isn't, and while it's a major blow,

it's not something we can't recover from.

Today's numbers were great. We've got tomorrow and the festival

and that'll bring us up to date.

I don't want to burden everyone with what's happened,

but I'll have to let the staff know why I can't give bonuses this year.

Carrie, don't worry about us.

We'll do whatever it takes. You know that.

Thank you. I know. I mean, this place is not just a job for you

like it is for everyone else and you're not just employees.

You're-- you're family really and we take care of family.

I hate that I have to do this to you all.

It wasn't you that put us here, child.

And it won't be you alone that gets us out of this mess.

Thanks, George.

OK...

now I guess I'll just have to break

the bad news before the rumours and gossip get out of hand.

Nip it in the bud. Wish me luck.

(SOMBRE MUSIC)

I also have work to do.

Me too.

Don't worry, Rose.

That granddaughter of yours has quite a head on her shoulders.

She'll figure this out and like I said,

she isn't alone.

I don't know what we'd do around here without you, George.

Well, you'll never have to find out.

Oh, excuse me, miss. Do you happen to work here?

Yes. I poured the last of the coffee.

Would it be possible to make some more?

(STRANGE ACCENT) Certainly, sir. I'll go fetch me a pot right now.

(HUSHED) Hannah, come here. Come here.

Who is that?

That's Mindy Brown.

What? Uh, uh, John Dunn.

The reservation was accidentally in his assistant's name.

Oh, accidentally my foot.

That is the annoying developer guy.

How was I supposed to know he had a real name?

I don't know. What uh, what is he doing here?

I don't know. What-- I thought you would know.

Why would I know? I don't know. I--

Well, you know what? I'm gonna go over there and find out.

Yeah.

Right now. I, uh--

I have seen some pretty underhanded things in my day, Mr. Dunn,

but this one certainly takes the cake.

Carrie?

Wait, is that you?

What are you doing here, Mr. Dunn?

Just taking your suggestion. I'm on vacation.

Uh-huh, we've been booked for two months.

Fine, I might have put it under my assistant's name,

because I didn't think you'd accept the reservation under mine.

And what makes you think I won't kick you out right now?

You would kick me out on Christmas?

No. No.

I wouldn't. Um, ugh!

I mean, well, you're already here, so...

(SIGHS) But you've heard my final offer and I'm sticking with it.

I'm not selling.I know, but you haven't heard my final offer.

I don't care what you're offering, Mr. Dunn.

(SIGHS) Just enjoy your weekend.

(ORCHESTRAL MUSIC)

I finally get it.

Get what, Mr. Dunn?

Just how much this place really means to you.

(CHUCKLES SOFTLY) In the five minutes you've been here, you figured that out?

No, actually I realised this earlier.

This is your home. I know that, Carrie.

That, this place means the world to you

and you don't wanna leave.

So what if you didn't have to?

Didn't have to leave?

Exactly.

I'll just have a clause drawn up that says you

and your beloved Gran can still run the place.

Hmm. And you'd be our landlord? Well, I would be the owner.

Well, see, the funny thing about that is, Mr. Dunn,

I already do run this place and I do it as I see fit.

(SIGHS)

Just think of the potential. That's all I'm asking.

Think of the potential.

The potential? Yes.

This property's 10 miles

between one of the most premier ski mountains

in the entire tri-state area.

No, you don't say?

And if you just think about expanding,

even just building a bigger lodge.

Carrie, a bigger lodge could hold 10 times

the occupancy of what it holds now.

(SIGHS)

Why me, Mr. Dunn?

I mean, how'd you even find this place? We've never been up for sale.

First off, I do insist, please call me, "John".

I keep expecting to look over my shoulder and see my father.

Secondly, because that's my business.

I find diamonds in the rough.

And what's in it for you, buying the ranch?

I'm a developer. It's what I do.

I find great things and I turn them into fantastic money-making opportunities.

Now, you may not see the opportunity for growth yet,

but it's there, trust me.

This might surprise you...

but I don't totally disagree with everything you're saying.

I've been thinking about making a few changes on my own.

Wait, I'm-- I'm-- I'm sorry. Could you repeat that?

I think I just blacked out for a second.

You actually agree with me on something?

(CLEARS THROAT) Yes.

I've been thinking of adding a...

Don't leave me hanging. Adding what?

Change-- growing, change, adding what?

A day spa, OK? A spa?

Just sounds so unlike you.

You don't think I'm a spa girl?

(LAUGHS)

No, you don't like the idea of a stranger touching you

any more than you want someone you know touching you.

Pedicures, I'm sure you think, are a waste of money

cos your feet are always covered in boots,

and manicures, you never get 'em

unless you're going to a friend's wedding.

How do you know all that?

Well, the massage part, because I told you a while back

on the phone that I get one once a week,

and that kind of creeped you out a little bit.

Pedicures, just because I pay attention, and manicures

because that was the excuse you gave me

right before you hung up on me two months ago.

(SCOFFS)

And now that I know that you're open to change,

have you ever thought about LED lighting? How do you feel about it?

Incredibly indifferent.

But do you know how much money you could be saving

just by switching over to computer graphics

and displays other than actual lights?

The man doesn't want lights on the light displays.

Interesting choice. Excuse me, I've gotta get some real work done.

See you around.

It's a good idea. You should think about it. LEDs.

See you later, Mr. Dunn.

Good. Enough with the jailbreaks, OK, buddy?

You wander into Farmer Walker's field again

and it's gonna be you who ends up on the Christmas menu.

In addition to LED lighting, I was also thinking that we--

What, you can't think and talk at the same time, Mr. Dunn?

Uh, uh, uh, uh, it's a reindeer.

It's Blitzen. He keeps getting out.

A reindeer.

Yeah, they uh, they do exist. You know that, right?

(SCOFFS) Yeah. (CLEARS THROAT)

Yeah, um, yeah. No, of course.

I mean, I guess I just never seen one in person before.

(SCOFFS) Well, according to you, I'm wasting money

feeding these things when I could just be using animatronics.

I said that? Mm-hm, you did.

Change of heart, the reindeer can stay.

Great. I'll let them know.

(PLAYFUL MUSIC)

So what's it like pulling Santa's sleigh, huh?

Oh, not gonna talk, are you?

I just wanted to tell you that we can't have bonuses this year.

But you've been amazing and hopefully by February,

we can figure something out, OK? I appreciate you.

I see where your loyalties lie.

Good job, though.

(MAGICAL MUSIC)

(SIGHS) Boss around?

Hi, Conor? Uh, no.

Carrie's still out on the ranch delivering the bad news to everyone.

Oh. Will you let her know that I fixed the string of lights

on the main tree, all the cabins have wood

and I ordered that part to fix cabin 12.

I'll tell her.

It's terrible, isn't it? About Sandra.

I just hope it doesn't ruin the festival.

I can't believe somebody would take advantage of Carrie and Ms. Rose like that.

I don't know what I'm gonna do if we lose this place.

It won't happen. OK? Carrie will figure it out. She can do anything.

Sweet boy, but a bit dense, isn't he?

I swear, Ms. Rose, I can't compete with someone like Carrie.

Nonsense, child. He isn't in love with Carrie.

He just wants to impress her. He knows he's in line for George's job.

He wants her respect.

Then why do I feel like I could be lit up like a Christmas tree

and that man still wouldn't notice me?

Maybe you just need to be more creative.

(SNIFFLES)

(SIGHS) Aren't you tired of following me around, Mr. Dunn?

And miss you spreading all this Christmas cheer?

I had to break some hard news to the staff, if you must know.

What, did somebody take care of Santa?

(SCOFFS) Have you no shame?

No, no, I don't. Hey, what's going on?

Carrie, why does everyone around here look like a kid

who got a lump of coal in their stocking?

Well, it's really none of your business, Mr. Dunn.

Now if you don't mind... I don't mind.

(CLICKS TONGUE)

Oh, good afternoon, Mr. Dunn. Can I help you?

Uh yeah, I was just looking for Carrie.

She-- We got separated.

Uh, well, it's 3:30.

She's usually checking on the food stands about now,

making sure they're fully stocked for the evening crowd.

Oh, that's good. That's good.

You know, it's a-- it's a shame, isn't it?

Sir?

You know, just everything going on. Carrie is handling it like a champ, I have to say.

You know? Well, yes.

All things considered, she thought it best.

I still can't believe it.

I never thought Sandra could be capable of such a thing.

No, of course not. Who would?

You know, Ms. Rose and Carrie took her in when she couldn't get a job,

and to take every last dime from that job?

She did what? Uh, I mean, the-- the absolute nerve.

I hope Carrie can find the woman.

It might be the only way to save this place.

Can you imagine Mr.Townsend giving a deadline like that?

No. Uh, no, I really can't and especially on--

On Christmas Eve, of all days.

Two days to make up three months of missed loan payments.

Well, bankers aren't really known for their hearts of gold,

and when it's that much money--

$15,000. 15,000?

$15,000 in two days.

I hate to think this place could get foreclosed on.

Yes. Yeah, that would be awful.

Mrs. Claus' famous sugar cookies, my favourite.

Hey, George. How's it looking out there?

Well, the big draw will be the festival Saturday,

but there's still a lot of folks out there today.

With $15,000 to spend?

When I get my hands on that woman, I'll--

You wouldn't have done a thing. You know that.

You aren't supposed to call my bluff.

I know you mean well enough, George,

but I've already got Carrie all riled up.

I really need you to keep a clear head.

Of course.

You can always count on me, Rose.

Well, you know, uh, I got a few minutes

before Santa makes his entrance.

Can I give you a hand?

Rolling dough?

You don't have to look so surprised.

I've made a batch or two of cookies in my day.

By all means.

(WHIMPERS)

Hey, Conor. Uh, can you help me hang this?

I guess.

You know, it's interesting, the whole tradition

of kissing under the mistletoe.

It actually started in Ancient Greece

during the Festival of Saturnalia and wedding ceremonies,

cos it's associated with fertility.

It's a parasite. Invasive to the tree it's slowly killing.

And it's poisonous.

I told Carrie she'll be risking a lawsuit

if she keeps this stuff lying around.

It's worth a kiss.

What now?

I gotta call my sis-ter. You know, if I had one.

Auf Wiedersehen.

You must be the infamous John Dunn.

Mrs. Claus, the pleasure is all mine.

(LAUGHS)

You can call me, "Rose". Rose.

Carrie said you were quite a charmer.

She said that? Mm-hm.

Silver-tongued snake might have been in front of it.

That sounds more like it. (LAUGHS) Tell me now, Mr. Dunn,

what's your interest in our property?

It's the prime location, infinite possibilities. It's my kind of place.

It was my Ray's vision. He wanted a place

where the community could come and celebrate the holidays.

And I promise you, that vision isn't gonna change.

Carrie's very much like her grandfather was.

Was? You have my condolences.

(CHUCKLES)

You've been reaching out to my granddaughter quite a bit.

Are you always so persistent? No. As a matter of fact, I'm not.

Just can't bring myself to stop calling.

Mrs. Claus, they're ready for you at the Santa booth.

I'm on my way.

Well, welcome to Snow Village Ranch.

Enjoy your stay. Thank you.

Silvery-tongued snake. I-- wow.

That's new.

(PHONE VIBRATES)

Hm.

What do you think? Awesome?

"Annoying developer guy"? Wow, well, I'd really hate to be him.

"Stubborn Christmas lady"?

Yeah, I need to change that.

So I guess I'm more deserving of my name than you are yours.

You think? At least I know when to quit.

OK, so what is all this about?

It's our annual toy drive.

Drew is going to drop off the presents tomorrow

at the local children's hospital.

Really? I never thought I'd say that I was jealous of an elf,

but that actually sounds pretty wonderful.

It is pretty wonderful actually.

To see their faces light up, despite all that's going on.

I think it's actually one of our very best Christmas traditions.

Definitely one I'll keep.

(PHONE VIBRATES) Wanna get that?

No, it can wait.

(SIGHS)

OK. Just excuse me one second.

Mm-hm. Allo? Monsieur Laurent. Oui.

(SPEAKS FRENCH)

I thought you said you spoke Japanese.

(SPEAKS JAPANESE)

Hello?

No. Hai.

H-A-I. It's yes in Japanese. I only speak a little bit of French.

That's it.That didn't sound like just a little bit.

Just so happens to be all the words I know, spoken all at once.

Just closed a deal in Paris. That's what that was.

I'm renovating an outdated shopping mall. That's all.

Do you ever buy anything that you don't change at all?

I'm a developer. That's what I do.

OK, Mr. Businessman.

And what changes would you suggest here?

To start, have you thought about increasing your prices around here?

I'm not interested in gouging my customers, Mr. Dunn.

But I thought we were getting a hot cocoa.

Sorry, not today, honey. Maybe next time.

See, not all families can afford to pay $10 for a cup of cocoa.

Excuse me. Hey, Drew.

Yeah? I've got an idea.

Can you go inside, get an extra cup of hot cocoa

and a bag of cookies for that family over there?

And tell 'em that Santa sent you and that he knows

that she's been a very good girl this year.

Good idea. Right on it, boss. Thank you.

You have any other great business ideas for me?

Have you thought about themed displays?

(CLICKS TONGUE) Yeah, um, Christmas

is usually the theme we run with here.

It's kind of worked pretty good. Very funny.

I'm talking about tying in hot movies,

trending topics, current fads, that kind of thing.

Ah, so you're uh, you're looking to make Christmas

more culturally relevant. Exactly.

Well, more relevant to the new generation.

With gadgets and technology these days,

you're vying for everyone's attention with provincial strategies.

Provincial? You mean old?

Outdated. (CARRIE CLEARS THROAT)

Have you seen what they're doing with drones? It's amazing.

Yeah, cos that sounds cheap.

Versus the amount you're spending on electricity. Wow.

I'm sorry, um, I-- I-- I've never heard anyone

gush about the glory of Christmas drones.

Hold on, let me think. Uh, yeah, no. I haven't.

OK, fine. (CLEARS THROAT)

I'll let you live in the dark ages with technology.

What about admission? Kids under 12 free?

Oh, so now you don't want kids to see Santa either?

What? No. No, no, no.

That-- That's not what I'm saying.

What I'm suggesting is that they pay to see Santa,

and maybe the babies can be free.

OK, stop right there. Um-- (CLEARS THROAT)

In all due respect, Mr. Dunn, I think you should maybe

take this one back to the drawing board.

(FIRE CRACKLING)

Uh, good evening.

You wouldn't happen to be John Dunn?

Uh, as a matter of fact, I am. I'm sorry, do-- do I know you?

I heard you were in town. Kurt Townsend. (LAUGHS)

Oh. I'm so delighted you came.

Mr. Townsend. Thank you again for telling me about this ranch.

It's exactly the kind of place I buy.

I knew it'd be perfect for you.

Now, I'm not gonna lie to you, Mr. Dunn, there are plenty

of people that would love to get their hands on this place,

they just don't have your vision for it.

Now, if Ms. Williams can't satisfy her obligations,

I'm prepared to let it go for a very good price.

I like the sound of that. Keep me on top of the list.

I'm here, cos I care and I want it.

Thank you, Mr. Townsend. Now if you'll excuse me.

Indeed.

Quite a haul this year.

The kids will be so excited.

I know, I love seeing their happy faces. (SIGHS)

Good evening, ladies.

Sorry to intrude.

Nonsense.

You know, my arthritis is really bothering me.

You wouldn't mind helping her finish, would you?

Yeah, of course not.

Wonderful.

Goodnight. Night, grandma.

Goodnight.

Mm, that is awfully Scroogey of you,

to work your gran to the bone.

She does not have arthritis.

(LAUGHS) She reminds me of my gran.

The airplane pilot?

Yes, Camilla. She was a trailblazer.

She owned her own car, her own apartment,

she even-- she even married a man 10 years younger than her.

Well, she sounds inspiring.

Yeah, independent, determined,

really stubborn. I can see why she inspires you.

Yeah, well, the only thing I can't do is wrap a present, apparently.

Ah, let's see.

Seriously? Some things just come naturally.

And where'd you learn to do that? OK, I had a few odd jobs

to get me through college. Who didn't?

One of them might've been manning a gift wrapping station

during the holidays.

Don't tell anybody.

(SIGHS) Guess you're just gonna have to teach me.

Never got the hang of it. (CHUCKLES) Happy to share everything I know.

I have no idea what to do with that. (BOTH LAUGH)

# In a one-horse open sleigh, o'er the fields we go

# Laughing all the way, ha, ha, ha

# Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits bright

# What fun it is to ride and sing

# A sleighing song tonight

# Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

# Oh, what fun it is to ride in one-horse open sleigh #

(SQUEALS)

Mr. Dunn. Don't stop on my account.

(SIGHS) What are you doing?

I was hungry and wanted a little snack.

I was enjoying the evening serenade.

You have a great voice. (SCOFFS)

We don't usually keep people in that cabin. Sorry.

Well, I'm flattered you made the exception for me.

I made an exception for Mindy Brown,

but you showed up instead.

Want a cookie?

No, thank you. I'm not hungry.

You sure you weren't just on your way to the kitchen?

Decided to step out and get some fresh air?

Fine. I was headed to the kitchen for a snack, yes.

Well, thanks for asking. I'd be happy to accompany you.

Let's go. I didn't ask you to join me.

I read between the lines. You know what?

Um, I will take a cookie and I will eat it in my room.

Goodnight, Mr. Dunn.

(ALARM CLOCK BEEPING)

(SIGHS)

Beg the feed store to extend our credit to February.

Gran. Someone's chipper this morning.

Well, the numbers yesterday looked better than I thought.

I think we'll have Mr. Townsend's money by the end of today.

Oh, sweetie, that's wonderful news.

No matter what happens, my child, we still have each other.

I know. And we'll always have this place.

I never wanted our home to be a burden to you.

It's not, and it never has been.

You know how much I love it here. I do,

but I don't want this to be the only thing you love.

Nonsense. (GENTLE MUSIC)

OK, so we are on track to make $15,000 today,

but just to make sure I think I'll have to call

the suppliers that are expecting a cheque tomorrow

and see if they'll wait until after the new year.

Well, I can deal with all our regular vendors

and you can just call everyone that we only use for the holidays.

Thank you, George, that would be a huge help.

I heard Mr. Dunn talking about how we need to raise some prices.

That's not gonna happen, but what I do want to do

is drum up some new business. So, Hannah, if you can re-push

that social media campaign, that'd be really helpful.

Yeah, I'll put all the festival information online.Perfect.

Yeah.I did see some old shuttle buses out back.

Do those still work?Mr. Dunn, uh, this is a private matter.

Thank you so much, though. Of course.

Oh, they work.

We just don't have much of an occasion to use them.

See, I disagree. I think we have a great opportunity to use them.

Think about it.

We offer shuttle rides,

especially to the guests up at the ski lodge.Right?

Hundreds of people with disposable income,

they keep taking shuttles to and from the airport,

because they don't want to drive on the mountain roads.

Why don't we just offer them a lift?

It's not a bad idea.

Hannah, will you um, call Howard at the lodge

and see if he's OK with that? Right away.

And I'll get the chains out of storage in case it snows.

Mrs. Jordan from the elementary school should have a list

of bus drivers that might want to volunteer.

Good thinking, Gran, as always. (LAUGHS)

Well, let's get started.

Thanks for your time everyone.

Huh? Which one blabbed?

It's not their fault. Don't blame them.

(SCOFFS) Well, great, so I guess now you know

we're facing foreclosure. You happy?

No, not really. My entire business is built on the fact

that the owner is happy with what's happening, cos they want to fulfil

their potential, not cos they have no other choice.

(PHONE VIBRATES) It sounds like that's important.

It can wait. No, I-- I insist.

(SPEAKS RUSSIAN)

I think he likes you.

He hasn't tried to bite ya.

No. No, we're buddies.

You know, Carrie likes you, too. Well, she has tried to bite me.

Metaphorically. (LAUGHS)

Well, that's because she loves this place.

I know that. I'm not trying to steal it away from her.

I even told her she and Gran could stay here.

No-one else is gonna cut her that deal.

That's true, and if she were interested in selling,

I'm sure she'd jump at it, but...

she'd never sell unless she had to.

I'm not rooting for her to fail, if that worries you.

You know, it did cross my mind.

I wouldn't do that to Carrie.

No, I don't believe you would.

You know, I don't think I'd ever decorated a cookie

until coming here.

It's one of my favourite things to do.

Mom and Dad loved cookie decorating.

Your father never had any finesse for it.

His red blobs for Santas, his green blobs for trees.

(ALL LAUGH) Kind of like this one?

Yeah, exactly. (ALL LAUGH)

Well, like father, like daughter, I guess.

All right. New batch coming in hot.

Oh, good, John. We're just about finished with this batch.

Oh, there we go.

Frosting cookies? I haven't done this since I was a boy.

Have a seat and give us a hand. I might be a little rusty.

Decorating cookies aren't very hard.

(LAUGHS) You say that now, but I'm guessing

you've never had cricket macaroons.

That sounds horrible. Oh, they're so crunchy,

and it's hard to get those crickets to stand still.

Sounds like you've been all over the world.

Carrie said you speak like a million languages.

Just shy of a million. Eight, give or take.

Conversationally, at best.

I was a military brat, so 12 countries over 20 years.

That's so exciting. Yeah, it was pretty cool.

It was a great experience. It was just always hard to make new friends

every time we moved, but we had a big family,

a lot of brothers and sisters, so that was fun.

Where are your folks now? Uh, Mom and Dad are in Arizona.

Try to get out there every chance I get.

about four or five times a year. They live in the same development as cousin Shirley.

Del Vista Village? It's beautiful.

Yeah, it's a great spot.

They're happy, and that's all I care about.

So, what's the most beautiful place you've ever been to?

Top of mind, Swiss Alps. Hm.

Swiss Alps are absolutely gorgeous.

Although, oh, the sunrises in Istanbul...

(EXHALES) ..chef's kiss.

But the most amazing experiences, that's meeting the people,

experiencing the culture, traditions.

Ah, the food, I'm a big-- big foodie. (LAUGHS)

So, those are some of the most beautiful things.

I've always wanted to go to Tahiti or really anywhere, see some things.

Tahiti, you need to go as soon as you can.

Sadly, most of my views these days

are from a hotel window or an airplane window.

Your view from your Madison Avenue penthouse doesn't sound so bad.

Yeah, it's not too bad. It's nothing like this place.

I mean, this place, this is beautiful.

It's a gem.

Well, a gem that needs a little polishing apparently.

Well, the shiniest diamonds come from the most polishing.

(SNIFFS) Hm.

OK.

Judges, go easy on me.

What do we think? (CHUCKLES)

Well, well, Mr. Dunn. Is there anything you can't do?

Uh, I can't bake. (LAUGHS)

I can't bake. I've-- I tried once, and they came out so burnt

and-- and hard. I almost cracked a tooth.

(ALL LAUGH)

Hm. So you-- you girls are safe.

The hardware store just dropped off that coupling that Conor ordered.

Can I get you to take it to him?

Oh, well, he's-- he's right outside.

Uh, I realise that, but I need you to take it to him.

Well, if you're sure I need to. It's an emergency.

Then I'd better hurry.

Conor, I have that part you ordered.

Oh cool, let's have it.

Can I help?

Uh, sure, if you just wanna hand me a couple more of those logs.

I'm so excited for the festival tomorrow.

Yeah, Carrie makes it something special every year.

I'm planning my own something special for the auction this year.

Oh, yeah? Hm.

You think you can top those front row seats

to the playoff game like Carrie did last year?

Not everyone likes football.

You're gonna be at the auction, right?

Of course. I wouldn't let Carrie down like that.

Carrie? Carrie, Carrie, Carrie.

Is she really the only woman you think about?

What?

Hey, Drew.

You were supposed to be at the hospital an hour ago.

I was. This is my fourth delivery. Fourth trip?

Uh, we didn't have that many gifts.

You missed this morning's delivery, didn't you?

Some truck dropped off all kinds of different things,

toys, video game consoles, laptops.

I've never seen such a thing. I don't know who bought 'em though.

What? Well, who on earth could ha...

John.

(SIGHS) We did it.

We did it.

(SOFTLY) We did it.

Hi, Mr. Townsend. It's Carrie Williams.

I have something for you.

Oh, you're here. Um, how about we meet in the lobby

in about five minutes? OK, I'll see you there. Thanks.

(LIVELY FESTIVE MUSIC)

Yes.

Ah, good evening, Mr. Townsend. Thank you for waiting.

Can I uh, get you another coffee?

No, I'm fine. OK. Well, here you go.

(SNIFFLES)

Well, it's a start.

A start?

Um, those-- those are the missing payments we owe?

No, it covers three months.

You ran out of my office so fast yesterday,

you didn't let me explain. You told me

that Sandra owed three months of payments.

No, I said you were three months late when I talked to her.

That was some time ago.

So, how late are we?

Nine months.

Nine months?

Oh, um, well, but that's, uh, about--

Close to $50,000, Ms. Williams.

$50,000.

I just, I feel terrible.

I really wish there was something I could do.

Uh, no, thank you. I'll see what I can do.

Um, good evening, Mr. Townsend.

I may have gone a little overboard.

Well, you-- you say that every year.

I imagine Christmas will look very different next year.

Don't you give up, Rose.

Carrie's sure she's gonna get that 15,000 and I am, too.

I don't suppose you know about the incident

between Hannah and Conor today, do you?

I heard she snapped at him.

Well, maybe that will make him wake up and realise

how infatuated with him she is.

Men can be so clueless.

Well, you know, women can be just as blind as men

in these circumstances.

How many clues does he need?

It's-- it's plain to see that she's pining for him

and I can't believe he can't see it. (GROANS)

Are you leaking air over there or do you have something to say?

Well, you're a fine one to talk.

If you'd only let go of the past,

maybe you could share a future with someone else.

Come again?

Ray's been gone 12 years, Rose.

He would want you to move on,

yet you keep wearing his ring

like--like you're a married woman.

I can't get it off. Say what?

I can't get it off.

I--I may have gained a few pounds since it was first put on there.

(CHUCKLES)And shame on you for making me say that.

(LAUGHS)

(CHUCKLES)

I didn't have the heart to have it cut off.

Somehow, it felt disrespectful to Ray's memory.

Oh, Rose.

(SIGHS)

Do you think there's room for one more?

There's only one way to know.

# Silent night

# Holy night... #

So a little elf told me there might be some hot cocoa in here.

Let me guess, her name starts with G,

ends with a Ram? Here.

(LAUGHS)

Is this homemade? Only the best at the ranch.

Thank you.

I'm still getting used to you being nice to me.

Ha! Well, don't get too comfortable.

Are you OK? (SIGHS)

You know, I've spent every Christmas here since I was a little girl.

This place has always felt like home to me.

So why the long face? I've seen the crowds.

You should have your 15 grand.

(CLICKS TONGUE) Well, it's kind of more like 50.

50?!

I'm sorry, $50,000? How?

I didn't get all the facts. I--

I jumped first and I thought on the way down.

That's the story of my life.

Gran and the others, they don't know.

I didn't have the heart to tell 'em yet.

It's Christmas, I-- I want everybody

to have a good time tomorrow, enjoy themselves.

And then, I don't know.

Look, I uh, I know I--

I don't have the right to ask you to wait, but,

I mean, the bank will probably put this place up for sale anyway.

But if we don't have the funds we need by 5:00 tomorrow, I'm--

I'm willing to sell to you.

As long as you still agree

to uphold Gran's vision for the place.

It's kind of been her home, too.

Yeah, of course, of course. No, anything.

Whatever your terms. And you know...

(EXHALES)

You know that I am going to take really good care of it.

Something tells me you will.

Thank you.

(CUPS CLINK)

Hey, there you are. Morning, Gran.

I'm gonna get breakfast started.

OK, I'll be in in a minute to help.

What's the matter, child? I messed up, Gran.

What do you mean? Well, apparently,

I didn't listen to everything Mr. Townsend had to say.

It's not three months we owe, it's more like nine months.

That's... Almost $50,000, I know.

Well, that is a lot, isn't it?

Yeah, and I was arrogant to think that I could pull it off,

making those payments so high.

Listen, you did what you thought was best. You always have.

Well, you should know, I did speak to Mr. Dunn,

and if we don't have the money by the end of the day,

I'm gonna sell to him.

But only because he put a clause in the contract

that he'd let you stay here as long as you'd like.

And what about you?

I don't think I could stay here while somebody else ran the place.

Be too hard.Sometimes I think it may be for the best.

How can you even say that?

This place was a home for me and your grandfather,

and it was a wonderful place to raise our family,

but sometimes I feel like it's--

it's become an unfair obligation to you.

That is not true. I love this place.

It's-- it's a place to call home for me.

When was the last time you walked the property

and really saw it for what it is?

A-- and-- and when was the last time

you had a conversation with one of the staff?

I talk to people all the time. I'm talking about what needs fixing.

The rest of the time, you're talking into that box of yours.

And you know, neither me nor your grandfather ever wanted that.

But Gran, I love it here. I'd hate to see it go.

As I would hate to see you go.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

Gran, these cinnamon rolls get me every year.

I may not be able to fit into Mrs. Claus' dress today.

You'd still be a Rose, even in a flour sack.

Oh.

Mr. Dunn.John, I'm so glad you could make it.

Please, have a seat. Oh, thank you for the invitation.

I hope I'm not intruding.

And help yourself. We've got all Gran's specialties this morning.

(LAUGHS) Really though, this looks delicious.

Thank you. It's been years since my entire family

got together for a meal for the holidays.

Aw, that's too bad. Uh, no, not really.

You don't know my family and how big they are. (LAUGHS)

I have so many nieces and nephews that when they all get into a room,

it is loud. (ALL LAUGH)

Well, you must try one of Gran's cinnamon rolls.

Really?

Is this like a secret family recipe?

Ah, I'm gonna get the recipe out of you. (LAUGHS)

Oh, I have a question for you. Why uh...

why don't cinnamon rolls ever feel stressed?

Why? Because they know how to roll with it.

(ALL LAUGH)

Mm. But that smells amazing.

Oh. Well, merry Christmas Eve, everyone.

Merry Christmas Eve.

Here.

Please allow me. Thank you. See you later.

I imagine you have a million things to do today.

Uh, no. Not today, actually.

Just one, enjoy the festival.

You wouldn't wanna join me, would you?

Yeah, I thought you'd never ask. OK.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER) (MERRY MUSIC)

I mean, there's just so much you can do with this property.

It's pretty incredible. Hey, Maria.

MARIA: Hi, guys. Hey, girls.Hi.

Just when I think I had you figured out.

Predictable is boring.

Ah, and you are neither.

Did you just accidentally compliment me?

All right. Merry Christmas. (BLOWS KISS)Merry Christmas.

(SIGHS)

Got this for you. Thank you, I need it. (CHUCKLES)

So what was that about? There's no nutmeg.

Well, no, you don't like nutmeg.

How do you know I don't like nutmeg? Because you told me.

(SCOFFS) And you remembered.

I have a knack for remembering things, now spill the beans.

What was that about? Fine.

Erin and I went to high school together.

Her husband Kyle passed away last March,

so they've been really struggling financially.

It's their first Christmas without their dad,

and I thought I'd do something a little special for them.

I told the kids that if they stopped by Santa

he'd have an extra big bag of presents for them.

It's the least I could do. That's really kind of you.

If you'll excuse me.

(INAUDIBLE)

(LAUGH)

And what was that? Nothing.

Try again.

I just told them that Santa had another little something

that was too big to fit under the Christmas tree, that's all.

That didn't look like a little something.

You know, I think I saw a churro stand earlier.

I love churros. Confess and I'll buy you two.

OK, it's nothing. It's just a little cruise.

A little cruise?

Yeah, just one of those all-inclusive Caribbean cruises

with a little spending money, just for good measure.

A what? Carrie...

I thought it'd be a good idea for the family to go on vacation,

create some new memories.

That's a really big gesture. It's a gift,

and just let them have it.

You may have your opinions of me, but my family,

we had so many kids my parents couldn't afford the $2 chocolate.

This trip, it's gonna-- it's gonna change their lives.

(PHONE VIBRATES) Well, you should answer that.

With all the money you're spending here,

you're gonna need to close all the deals you can.

(SIGHS)

This one's important.

(SPEAKS ITALIAN)

(UPBEAT FESTIVE MUSIC)

Ho, ho, ho. Welcome to the ranch's annual reindeer games.

(CROWD CHEERING)

Now, you know, these events can get pretty heated.

(LAUGH)

All right, contestants, get ready for our first event

of the day, the three-legged garland wrap.

(CHEERING) WOMAN: All right!

This event is a three-legged race where the couple will wrap

the garland around the tree and the fastest time wins.

(CHEERING) All right!

Good luck, everybody. (CHEERING)

# Hey, here's to Christmas time

# Love the way it makes me shine

# Pringles up this heart of mine,

# Gets me in the groove

# Ho, ho, hold me down

# I'm about to come unwound... #

The infamous reindeer game. I don't see any reindeer.

No, it's a series of challenges that three couples compete in.

One from the ranch, one from in town, and some visitors.

(CHEERING)

At the end of the festival, the top couples

are nominated for King and Queen.

What about Carrie? She doesn't compete?

Oh, yeah. She and Gran are partners every year

since Carrie's granddad passed.

Carrie was king last year.

Why doesn't that surprise me? (LAUGHS)

You almost ready, Gran? I think we're up next.

Honey, I don't think I can do it this year. My ankle's hurting.

OK, that's all right. Fine, I'll just have, um--

Get John. John will do it. Get John.

I don't think so. Go on.

(CHEERING)

(SPEECH DROWNED BY CHEERING)

(INDISTINCT SHOUTING)

(CHEERING)

Winner!

(CHEERING)

Listen up, everybody. This next event is something we like to call

the human Christmas tree.

We'll bring a couple out here.

One will decide to be the tree, the other will be the decorator.

And when I say go, the decorator will go to work

and decorate the tree.

Couple number one. You two, step up here.

(CHEERING)

See, you're tall. We'll make you the tree, my man.

You be the decorator.

OK. So don't we need a tree? Uh, you are the tree.

No, no. I'm a little busy being a reindeer.

Now you're a tree.

(CHEERING)

Ready, set, go!

You've got this. There you go.

(LAUGHTER)

Oh... This is not gonna work.

You're right it's not gonna work.

You be the tr-- You be the tree. Can I borrow your sweater?

No, you can be the tree. You can be the tree.

What? Come on. All right.

MAN 1: Very nice.

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

That's much better. Yeah, on what planet?

Make sure you keep your arms up, OK?

Everything stays on. That's how we win.

OK. Now you're just trying to humiliate me.

Is it working?

I'd give anything to be a reindeer again.

Now you're a reindeer tree.

GEORGE: All right. For our next couple, please step forward.

(CHEERING)

This?Yes. OK. Here. Sorry, sorry.

No problem. OK, keep your arms straight.

OK. Now wait for me to say go.

OK. Ready? Ready, set, go!

OK. Start with the gold one.

I think I know how to do this.

Well, just saying, I am the developer.

I think I know what I'm doing.

I'm a little bit more experienced in the tree decorating sector.

(CHEERING)

Hey, it's uh-- You gotta pick it up.

It's like a crane. You can't let the cranes fall.

Sorry. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

Does it look good? Add maybe a ball on the right side?

(INDISTINCT CHATTER)

I'll let you decorate, but I get to develop.

OK, time's up. Oh. (LAUGHS)

OK, Mr. Tree, let's turn you around,

so the crowd can see you.

Oh, oh, let's hear it, let's hear it, let's hear it.

(CHEERS) Oh, so pretty.

(LAUGHING)

# Jingle bells, jingle bells... #

GEORGE: Hello, everybody.

For the final event of this year's Reindeer Games,

we're going to play gaga ball, but not your ordinary gaga ball.

This is going to be Christmas ornament gaga ball.

Remember, the object is to be the last person standing.

Are you ready to go?

Let's go. (LAUGHING, CHEERING)

How's your back, by the way? My back?

Yeah, any problems I should know about?

None that I'm aware of.

OK, so you're ready to play some gaga.

Like, the music?

Gaga ornament ball. It's not for the faint of back.

What? You scared?

# Bells on bobtails ring

KIDS: Ga-ga ball!

Hit. You're out.

# Jingle bells, jingle bells

# Jingle all the way

# Oh, what fun it is to ride... # Hit. You're out.

There's a hit right there. You're out.

There's another hit over there.

All right, everyone.

We're down to our last two contestants.

The winner takes all.

CROWD: Gaga, gaga, gaga, gaga.

(NOSTALGIC MUSIC)

Gosh, it's been a while since I've done this.

Had cocoa?

No, just sit and be in the moment.

Really appreciate all this place has meant to me.

Thank you for today, by the way.

You're a good sport. Nonsense. It was fun.

Carrie, Carrie. Drew, what is it?

Jessica Harris can't find little Marty.Who's that?

Uh, it's her 5-year-old. Where was the last place she saw him?

They were in the reindeer room. She turned around and he was missing.

That backs up into the woods.

He could have wandered off into the forest

and it'll be really tricky to find him. OK, call the sheriff.

Have every available person head down to the barn.

We'll go over there now and start the search.

Roger that.

Marty's wearing a dark coat,

which is gonna make this a little bit trickier now.

He's 5 and he loves rabbits.

Jessica, his mother, said that he must've saw one

and just wandered in after it.

So if he's at the festival, I'm sure someone will find him soon,

but if he went off into the woods like we think,

it's about to get dark soon and it's gonna be a little tough.

So, anybody we can get, let's get 'em and head on in.

Don't worry, we're gonna find him.

Marty! GRAM: Marty!

What? What's this, Gram?

Let's check that old cabin. OK.

I guess this would be somewhere a little kid would want to hide.

Oh, yeah. Get out of this cold.

Could have got in there.

JOHN: Hey, Marty! Marty, buddy!

Everyone's looking for you.

Marty!

Let's check towards the river. OK.

Marty!

Marty!

Marty! Marty!

I'm John, your mom sent me to come look for you.

Can you hear me?

Hoot like an owl if you can.

Hoo, hoo.

Marty!

Marty! Marty!

Hey, Marty?

Buddy, can you hear me?

(HIGH-PITCHED VOICE) Oh, we're going to the French Riviera, John.

Do you want to join us?

Oh, thanks for the invite, Marty,

but I'm going to the Christmas ranch.

Sounds like fun.

Hey, buddy? All right.

Stop me if you've heard this one.

How much does it cost for Santa to park his sleigh?

Nothing. It's on the house.

(ECHOING PANTING IN DISTANCE) Marty?

Hey, buddy? (PANTING CONTINUES)

Buddy, keep making noise. Keep making noise.

Keep making noise. Come on.

Marty.

Marty.

Hey, how you doing, pal?

You OK? You scared?

Yeah, no, of course not. Me neither.

Let's get you out of there, OK?

Oh, OK.

(SIGHS) Oh, here. Let me-- let me carry you, pal.

Come on. (GRUNTS)

You all right? Yeah?

Ah, let's get you back.

(PHONE VIBRATES)

Oh. (EXHALES)

Hello? It's John.

Hey, Carrie. Yeah, we're headed back towards the barn.

I got him. I got him. He's found him.

Oh!That's great. We're coming right up. Oh, gosh.

(SIGHS) Thank goodness.

(MARTY WHIMPERS)

JESSICA: Oh my gosh, they found you.

Hi. Aw.

Go say hi to your mom. (CHUCKLES)

Hi.

Aw, Marty.

How could I ever repay you?

Oh, it's OK. It's OK.

But hey, pal, why don't you promise

to tell your mom where you're going next time?

OK.

Right, good man.

Now I know why superheroes wear costumes.

It's gotta be cheaper than dry cleaning custom Italian slacks.

I'm a mess. (CHUCKLES) Thank you, John.

Yeah, of course.

And I'm sure your mom is so happy you're back. (CHUCKLES)

All righty, everybody. Listen up. Gather round.

It is time to announce this year's king and queen.

(LAUGHS)

How's your ankle treating you, Gram?

The people have spoken.

You know, first the googly eyes at breakfast, now this?

What's going on with you two? Santa wants to make

an honest woman of Mrs. Claus.

Oh, it's about time.

Do you think your grandfather would approve?

Of course, I do. He would just want you to be happy, Gram.

All right. Drum roll, please.

As no surprise,

this year's king and queen goes to

our very own

Carrie Williams and John Dunn. (CROWD CHEERING)

Congratulations, Mr. Dunn.

That was remarkable.

Thanks.

I certainly hope this festival is one of the traditions

you plan to keep once you own the place.

Didn't I tell you this ranch is something?

What?

(SCOFFS) You told him about this place?

Just good business, Ms. Williams.

When foreclosure seemed a possibility,

I reached out to a few potential buyers.

I asked you how you heard about this place.

Seems you two have some unsettled business.

Excuse me.

You lied to me.

I did, and you have no idea how sorry I am for that.

You knew we were in trouble before I did.

No, I didn't know to what extent.

So you just came here to put the screws to me? Right?

I didn't know about the foreclosure.

I didn't know about the woman stealing from you.

I just thought that you fell behind on a few payments.

That's it. That's why I was so persistent with you.

Carrie, I-- I didn't-- I didn't know.

I just thought you were too stubborn to admit the ranch was in trouble.

I didn't know the ranch was in trouble.

You have to believe me, I didn't know.

I don't have to believe anything you say anymore, Mr. Dunn.

Just-- Carrie, can you please wait?

(SNIFFLES)

(SIGHS) Good evening, all.

My grandfather always ran this auction,

and uh, it's a privilege and an honour

to have the chance to continue the tradition in his place.

This very well may be the last auction

here at the ranch, and so I ask you to all

maybe find it in your hearts to give generously tonight.

Finally, an auction.

It's a good, sound business decision.

I guess. You guess? No, no, no.

Auctions are one of the best ways to make money.

OK. (LAUGHS)

Um, so the first item up for bid tonight

is a weekend trip to Orlando for two,

given by the Johnson family.

It includes airfare, hotel, and a rental car.

Very generous. OK.

Uh, we're gonna start the bid at 10.

Wait, she does know how an auction works, right?

Orlando, who's got 10? Do I see 10 in the house?

10 right here. Thank you so much.

Uh, do I have 15? 15?

OK. 20?

Thank you, thank you. 25?

35? Thank you, 35, in the back.

Do I have 40? 40?

OK, going once. Going twice.

OK, sold to the man in the back.

35 hours of repair work at the Saint Matthew's Church.

Wait, what just happened? Don't worry. Chris is a carpenter.

He knows what he's doing. No, no, no.

An auction is about making money.

Why isn't she raising funds for the ranch?

She will on the last item.

The last item? As in, there's only one item that you can bid money on?

Sure. It's tradition.

The ranch only keeps a proceed for one item in the auction.

It's the same item every year.

So what's this one item that's gonna save the ranch?

A velvet cake.

You're joking, right? Seriously, what is it?

A red velvet cake.

A red velvet-- one cake is gonna save the ranch?

It's Mrs. Claus' famous red velvet cake.

Rose makes one every year.

Uh, last year, I think it made about $2,000.

Of course, that did go to the dentist in town

who said he wanted to save everyone from themselves.

CARRIE: OK, boys, time to pay attention,

and wallets at you're ready. Uh, the proceeds

to this next winning bid

will go to our friends over at Hope House Food Pantry.

And what is the item in question, you may ask?

Why, of course, it is an evening with our lovely Hannah Gage.

You will come to the Christmas Eve dinner,

dine with the family, and then escort

our lovely Hannah to our twilight bonfire.

So, let's start at 100. Let's have $100.

Who's first, boys? OK, thank you, 100.

Do I have two? $200 for the lovely Hannah Gage.

Two? Thank you. Three? 300?

Thank you, three. Do I have four?

$400.

$1,000.

(LAUGHS)

Sold to our very own Conor.

$1,000 for an enchanted evening for two.

You're the only woman that interests me,

Hannah Gage, and I'm a fool

for not having made that perfectly clear before now.

I guess I'll forgive you.

Hot chocolate? Thought you'd never ask.

(SOFT MUSIC)

(INDISTINCT SPEECH)

Holy cow.

I can't believe she'd have the nerve to show her face.

JOHN: Wait, who is that? That's Sandra Flowers.

The woman who stole everything from Carrie?

Yup.

I can't believe she'd come back here after doing what she did to Carrie.

What?

Sandra?

GEORGE: Do you want me to call the police, Carrie?

Please don't. Not yet. Just let me explain first.

I don't see how anything you can say could make things right.

Um, no, it's OK, George. Let's hear her out.

It started almost a year ago. My brother needed surgery.

He'd already run up so many medical bills,

he wasn't gonna go through with it.

Without it, I thought he was gonna die.

I-- I went to the bank. I applied for a loan.

I didn't have collateral, so I was denied,

but Mr. Townsend told me he'd give me the money

if I did something for him in return.

He-- he told me to stop sending in the ranch's payments

on that loan for repairs you took out last year...

..and then to clean out the account when it was time.

MR. TOWNSEND: Lies.

How dare you insinuate such a thing.

I didn't want to do it. I hated every second of it...

but he's-- he's my baby brother.

I couldn't just watch him die.

This is ridiculous. I don't have to stand for these accusations.

He's all the family I have. I didn't know what else to do.

It's not all of it.

I know I-- I've made the worst mistake of my life.

I-- and after all that your family has done for me.

No, um...

I do forgive you, Sandra.

I do.

It's-- it's just under $10,000. I know it's not as much as you need.

Well, every little bit counts, doesn't it?

Well, I guess we still have Gran's cake

and it's about time to just put it up for bid.

(SIGHS)

OK, so. (SNIFFLES)

Before we close tonight's festivities,

um, I just wanted to uh, thank you all

from the bottom of my heart. (SNIFFS)

And tell you how much uh, your support of the ranch

has meant to me and to my family.

Um, not everybody has a community like ours.

All of you make it extremely special

and unique with what you bring.

We pull together on the good days

and on the bad days, not just on the holidays.

(LAUGHS) 365 days a year.

Um, as many of you know, my grandparents

started this ranch 40 years ago with the vision

to not just exhibit the Christmas spirit,

but to also embody it and to share it.

So we just wanted to thank you again for letting my family

share our love of Christmas with yours.

(SNIFFS) And now for the main event.

Our last item for auction is a traditional one,

because it was my grandfather's favourite,

Mrs. Claus' famous Christmas red velvet cake.

(LAUGHS) For any of you youngsters out there googling red velvet,

it is just like chocolate but-- but even better.

(LAUGHTER) And my grandma's is the best,

although that might be a bit biased.

OK, so in honour of you, Granddad,

we're gonna start the bidding off at $100.

Do I have $100 out in this crowd

for this wonderful red velvet cake?

100, do I have 100? Oh, thank you, 100.

Do I have two? 200 anywhere?

Two, come o-- Oh, 200, thank you.

And now do I have three? 300 for the red velvet cake.

Come on, Mrs. Smith, I know.

No, OK.

300 going once.

(SIGHS) 300 going twice.

$50,000. What?

Excuse me?

I said $50,000.

Uh-- Going once, going twice,

sold! (CHEERING)

One ridiculously expensive red velvet cake

to Mr. John Dunn.

You don't even like red velvet.

Now how did you know that?

I don't know.

I guess I just have a knack for remembering things.

Carrie, I really am sorry. I'm sorry that I lied to you.

I had no intention of buying this place out from under you.

(SIGHS) Why'd you do that?

Because I've travelled all around the world and there's one thing

that I haven't been able to find until now.

Yeah, what's that?

A place that I'd like to call home.

You know, this cake doesn't change anything around here.

Well, I hope it changes at least one thing.

Yeah, what's that?

I hope it means that I get to stay.

I think that could be arranged.

# Oh-oh, yeah

# Whoa-oh, whoa

# Oh-oh, whoa-oh

# Bells are jingling, the carollers are playing

# So much joy there for the taking

# It's a good day for saving The Christmas Ranch

# We all know how much it means

# To preserve a little sentimental history

# It's a good day for saving The Christmas Ranch

# There's no better place I know

# To give your heart a little yuletide glow

# So come hop to it, we can't lose it

# Hey, hey, here we go

# Let's come together, whatever the weather

# While there's still a chance

# It's a good day for saving The Christmas Ranch

# Oh-oh, yeah

# Whoa-oh, whoa

# Oh-oh, whoa-oh

# 'Tis the season to jolly up

# So come on help us spread the love

# It's a good day for saving The Christmas Ranch

# There's no better place I know

# To give your heart a little yuletide glow

# So come hop to it, we can't lose it... #

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