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# Bells are jingling
and carols are playing

# 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

# To preserve
a little sentimental history

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

# There's no better place I know

# 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

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

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

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

before someone falls.

Oh, and take Nibbles
out of the petting zoo.

The irony isn't funny anymore.

That goat has issues.

That goat has issues.

Morning, team.

Good morning.
Hey.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Oh, hi, Carrie.

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

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.

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

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

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

Thank you.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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 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.

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?

Do you think it can wait
till after the holidays?

Oh.

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.

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

I'd recommend the sooner the better.

Sure. OK.

Thank you.

Bankers.

Bankers.

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

for the elves to pass around
while people are walking.

for the elves to pass around
while people are walking.

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,

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.

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.

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

Ugh.

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

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

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,

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.

must have been a first.
Ouch.

It's the holidays, Mr. Dunn.

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

Right, but I'm th--

Right, but I'm th--

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

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.

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.

The cheque, for the chicken feed.
It bounced.

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?

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?

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

Yes. Actually, I'm checking in.

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,

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.

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

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.

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.

That can't be right.

We're sorry. The number you have
dialled is no longer in service.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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--

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.

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

Oh, dear.
Uh, this is very unfortunate.

The account has
to be brought up to date

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.

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

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.

That's almost $15,000.

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

You expect me to come up
with $15,000

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?

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.

if you decide to press charges
against Ms. Flowers.

Well, you'll have
to find her first.

Don't worry, Mr. Townsend.

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,

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.

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,

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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'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.

Yes.
I poured the last of the coffee.

Would it be possible
to make some more?

Certainly, sir.
I'll go fetch me a pot right now.

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.

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?

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--

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--

Right now. I, uh--

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

but this one
certainly takes the cake.

but this one
certainly takes the cake.

Carrie?

Wait, is that you?

What are you doing here, Mr. Dunn?

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,

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?

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...

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

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

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

Just enjoy your weekend.

I finally get it.

Get what, Mr. Dunn?

Just how much this place
really means to you.

Just how much this place
really means to you.

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.

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?

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.

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,

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

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

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

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

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.

even just building
a bigger lodge.

Carrie, a bigger lodge
could hold 10 times

the occupancy
of what it holds now.

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.

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?

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.

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...

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.

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?

Yes.

Yes.

I've been thinking of adding a...

Don't leave me hanging. Adding what?

Change-- growing, change,
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?

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

any more than you want someone
you know 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.

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.

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.

right before you hung up on me
two months ago.

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.

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.

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.

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

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--

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.

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

It's Blitzen. He keeps getting out.

A reindeer.

A reindeer.

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

Yeah.

Yeah, um, yeah.
No, of course.

Yeah, um, yeah.
No, of course.

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

Well, according to you,
I'm wasting money

feeding these things when
I could just be using animatronics.

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.

Great. I'll let them know.

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,

But you've been amazing
and hopefully by February,

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

I see where your loyalties lie.

I see where your loyalties lie.

Good job, though.

Boss around?

Hi, Conor? Uh, no.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

And miss you spreading
all this Christmas cheer?

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?

Have you no shame?

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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--

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.

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,

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?

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.

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.

Of course.

You can always count on me, Rose.

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

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.

You don't have to look
so surprised.

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

By all means.

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,

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.

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?

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.

You can call me, "Rose".
Rose.

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.

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

That sounds more like it.
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'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.

Carrie's very much
like her grandfather was.

Was? You have my condolences.

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

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.

Enjoy your stay.
Thank you.

Silvery-tongued snake. I-- wow.

Silvery-tongued snake. I-- wow.

That's new.

Hm.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Definitely one I'll keep.

Wanna get that?

No, it can wait.

No, it can wait.

OK. Just excuse me one second.

OK. Just excuse me one second.

Mm-hm.
Allo? Monsieur Laurent. Oui.

I thought you said
you spoke 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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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?

You have any other
great business ideas for me?

Have you thought
about themed displays?

Yeah, um, Christmas

is usually the theme
we run with here.

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

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

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,

With gadgets and technology
these days,

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

Provincial? You mean old?

Outdated.

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

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

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.

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

OK, fine.

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?

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,

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

and maybe the babies can be free.

OK, stop right there.
Um--

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

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

take this one back
to the drawing board.

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?

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

I heard you were in town.
Kurt Townsend.

Oh.
I'm so delighted you came.

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

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,

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 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.

Indeed.

Quite a haul this year.

The kids will be so excited.

I know, I love seeing
their happy faces.

I know, I love seeing
their happy faces.

Good evening, ladies.

Sorry to intrude.

Nonsense.

You know, my arthritis
is really bothering me.

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

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,

Mm, that is awfully Scroogey of you,

to work your gran to the bone.

She does not have arthritis.

She reminds me of my gran.

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.

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.

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

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.

during the holidays.

Don't tell anybody.

Guess you're just gonna
have to teach me.

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

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

I have no idea what to do with that.

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

# Laughing all the way, ha, ha, ha

# Laughing all the way, ha, ha, ha

# Bells on bobtails ring,
making spirits bright

# What fun it is to ride and sing

# 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 #

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

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

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

What are you doing?

I was hungry
and wanted a little snack.

I was enjoying
the evening serenade.

I was enjoying
the evening serenade.

You have a great voice.

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,

I made an exception
for Mindy Brown,

but you showed up instead.

Want a cookie?

No, thank you. I'm not hungry.

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.

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?

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.

Goodnight, Mr. Dunn.

Beg the feed store to extend
our credit to February.

Gran.
Someone's chipper this morning.

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.

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 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,

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

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

Nonsense.

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

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

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

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.

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

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'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.

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.

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?

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.

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 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

Mrs. Jordan from the elementary
school should have a list

of bus drivers
that might want to volunteer.

Good thinking, Gran, as always.

Well, let's get started.

Thanks for your time everyone.

Huh?
Which one blabbed?

Huh?
Which one blabbed?

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

Well, great,
so I guess now you know

we're facing foreclosure.
You happy?

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.

their potential, not cos
they have no other choice.

It sounds like that's important.

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

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

I think he likes you.

He hasn't tried to bite ya.

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.

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

Metaphorically.

Well, that's because
she loves this place.

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

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,

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.

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.

No, I don't believe you would.

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

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.

Mom and Dad loved
cookie decorating.

Your father never
had any finesse for it.

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

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

Kind of like this one?

Yeah, exactly.

Well, like father,
like daughter, I guess.

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.

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.

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

Decorating cookies
aren't very hard.

You say that now,
but I'm guessing

you've never had
cricket macaroons.

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.

Conversationally, at best.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swiss Alps
are absolutely gorgeous.

Although, oh,
the sunrises in Istanbul...

..chef's kiss.

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

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

experiencing the culture,
traditions.

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

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.

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.

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.

It's a gem.

Well, a gem that needs
a little polishing apparently.

Well, a gem that needs
a little polishing apparently.

Well, the shiniest diamonds
come from the most polishing.

Hm.

OK.

Judges, go easy on me.

Judges, go easy on me.

What do we think?

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

Uh, I can't bake.

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

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

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

Hm.
So you-- you girls are safe.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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?

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.

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...

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

John.

We did it.

We did it.

We did it.

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

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

I have something for you.

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

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

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

Yes.

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

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.

Well, it's a start.

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 ran out of my office
so fast yesterday,

you didn't let me explain.
You told me

that Sandra owed
three months of payments.

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?

So, how late are we?

Nine months.

Nine months?

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

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.

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

Um, good evening, Mr. Townsend.

I may have gone a little overboard.

I may have gone a little overboard.

Well, you-- you say that every year.

I imagine Christmas
will look very different next 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.

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

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

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

and I can't believe he can't see it.

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

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.

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,

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.

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

And shame on you
for making me say that.

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

Somehow, it felt disrespectful
to Ray's memory.

Somehow, it felt disrespectful
to Ray's memory.

Oh, Rose.

Do you think there's room
for one more?

There's only one way to know.

# Silent night

# Holy 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,

Let me guess,
her name starts with G,

ends with a Ram? Here.

Is this homemade?
Only the best at the ranch.

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?

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

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.

You should have your 15 grand.

Well,
it's kind of more like 50.

50?!

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

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.

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

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.

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--

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

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.

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

Whatever your terms. And you know...

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

Something tells me you will.

Thank you.

Hey, there you are.
Morning, Gran.

I'm gonna get breakfast started.

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

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Really though,
this looks delicious.

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.

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

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

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

it is loud.

it is loud.

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

Really?

Is this like
a secret family recipe?

Is this like
a secret family recipe?

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

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

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.

Mm. But that smells amazing.

Oh.
Well, merry Christmas Eve, everyone.

Merry Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas Eve.

Here.

Please allow me.
Thank you. See you later.

Please allow me.
Thank you. See you later.

I imagine you have
a million things to do today.

Uh, no. Not today, actually.

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.

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

It's pretty incredible.
Hey, Maria.

It's pretty incredible.
Hey, Maria.

Hi, guys.
Hey, girls.Hi.

Just when I think
I had you figured out.

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.
Merry Christmas.

Got this for you.
Thank you, I need it.

Got this for you.
Thank you, I need it.

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.

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

And you remembered.

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

What was that about?
Fine.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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,

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.

Well, you should answer that.

Well, you should answer that.

With all the money
you're spending here,

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

This one's important.

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

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

All right, contestants,
get ready for our first event

All right, contestants,
get ready for our first event

of the day,
the three-legged garland wrap.

All right!

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

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

the garland around the tree
and the fastest time wins.

All right!

All right!

Good luck, everybody.

# Hey, here's to Christmas time

# Love the way it makes me shine

# 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... #

# 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.

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

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

At the end of the festival,
the top couples

are nominated for King and Queen.

are nominated for King and Queen.

What about Carrie?
She doesn't compete?

Oh, yeah.
She and Gran are partners every year

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?

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--

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.

Winner!

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

the human Christmas tree.

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 when I say go,
the decorator will go to work

and decorate the tree.

Couple number one.
You two, step up here.

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

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.

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

Now you're a tree.

Ready, set, go!

Ready, set, go!

You've got this. There you go.

Oh... This is not gonna work.

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.

What?
Come on. All right.

Very nice.

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

Make sure you keep your arms up,
OK?

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.

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

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

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

No problem.
OK, keep your arms straight.

OK.
Now wait for me to say go.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

OK, time's up.
Oh.

OK, time's up.
Oh.

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.

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

Oh, so pretty.

# Jingle bells, jingle bells... #

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.

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.

Let's go.

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

Yeah, any problems
I should know about?

None that I'm aware of.

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

Ga-ga ball!

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.

# 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.

There's another hit over there.

All right, everyone.

We're down to
our last two contestants.

The winner takes all.

Gaga, gaga, gaga, gaga.

Gaga, gaga, gaga, gaga.

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

Had cocoa?

No, just sit
and be in the moment.

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.

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.

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.

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

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,

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!
Marty!

Marty!
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.

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.

Hey, Marty! Marty, buddy!

Hey, Marty! Marty, buddy!

Everyone's looking for you.

Marty!

Marty!

Let's check towards the river.
OK.

Marty!

Marty!

Marty!
Marty!

Marty!
Marty!

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

Can you hear me?

Can you hear me?

Hoot like an owl if you can.

Hoo, hoo.

Marty!

Marty!

Marty!
Marty!

Hey, Marty?

Buddy, can you hear me?

Oh, we're going
to the French Riviera, John.

Do you want to join us?

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.

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.

Marty?

Marty?

Hey, buddy?

Buddy, keep making noise.
Keep making noise.

Keep making noise. Come on.

Keep making noise. Come on.

Marty.

Marty.

Marty.

Hey, how you doing, pal?

You OK? You scared?

Yeah, no, of course not.
Me neither.

Yeah, no, of course not.
Me neither.

Let's get you out of there, OK?

Oh, OK.

Oh, here.
Let me-- let me carry you, pal.

Come on.

Come on.

You all right? Yeah?

Ah, let's get you back.

Oh.

Oh.

Hello? It's John.

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

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

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

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

Thank goodness.

Oh my gosh, they found you.

Oh my gosh, they found you.

Hi.
Aw.

Go say hi to your mom.

Hi.

Aw, Marty.

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.

OK.

Right, good man.

Now I know why
superheroes wear costumes.

Now I know why
superheroes wear costumes.

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

I'm a mess.
Thank you, John.

Yeah, of course.

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

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

All righty, everybody. Listen up.
Gather round.

All righty, everybody. Listen up.
Gather round.

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

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

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?

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.

All right. Drum roll, please.

As no surprise,

this year's king and queen goes to

our very own

our very own

Carrie Williams and John Dunn.

Congratulations, Mr. Dunn.

That was remarkable.

Thanks.

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?

What?

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.

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.

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 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.

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?

Just-- Carrie, can you please wait?

Good evening, all.

My grandfather always ran
this auction,

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.

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

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.

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.

Um, so the first item
up for bid tonight

is a weekend trip
to Orlando for two,

is a weekend trip
to Orlando for two,

given by the Johnson family.

It includes airfare, hotel,
and a rental car.

Very generous. OK.

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?

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?

Uh, do I have 15? 15?

OK. 20?

Thank you, thank you. 25?

35? Thank you, 35, in the back.

35? Thank you, 35, in the back.

Do I have 40? 40?

OK, going once. Going twice.

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?

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?

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?

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

A velvet cake.

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

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.

who said he wanted to save
everyone from themselves.

OK, boys,
time to pay attention,

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

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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?

Thank you, three.
Do I have four?

$400.

$1,000.

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

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.

Hot chocolate?
Thought you'd never ask.

Holy cow.

Holy cow.

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

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

The woman who stole everything
from Carrie?

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?

Do you want me
to call the police, Carrie?

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

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.

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'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-- 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.

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.

Lies.

How dare you insinuate such a thing.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Well, I guess we still have
Gran's cake

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

OK, so.

Before we close
tonight's festivities,

Before we close
tonight's festivities,

um, I just wanted to uh,
thank you all

from the bottom of my heart.

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

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.

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.

365 days a year.

365 days a year.

Um, as many of you know,
my grandparents

started this ranch
40 years ago with the vision

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.

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.

share our love of Christmas
with yours.

And now for the main event.

Our last item for auction
is a traditional one,

Our last item for auction
is a traditional one,

because it was
my grandfather's favourite,

Mrs. Claus' famous
Christmas red velvet cake.

Mrs. Claus' famous
Christmas red velvet cake.

For any of you youngsters
out there googling red velvet,

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

And my grandma's is the best,

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.

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.

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

Do I have two? 200 anywhere?

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

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.

No, OK.

300 going once.

300 going twice.

$50,000.
What?

$50,000.
What?

Excuse me?

I said $50,000.

I said $50,000.

Uh--
Going once, going twice,

Uh--
Going once, going twice,

sold!

One ridiculously expensive
red velvet cake

to Mr. John Dunn.

to Mr. John Dunn.

You don't even like red velvet.

Now how did you know that?

I don't know.

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.

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.

Why'd you do that?

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

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?

Yeah, what's that?

A place that I'd like to call home.

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

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.

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the carollers are playing

# 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

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

# There's no better place I know

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a little yuletide glow

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we can't lose it

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we can't lose it

# Hey, hey, here we go

# Let's come together,
whatever the weather

# While there's still a chance

# While there's still a chance

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

# Oh-oh, yeah

# Oh-oh, yeah

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# So come on help us spread the love

# 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... #

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

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