All language subtitles for C73124811211BB706DD2369DDEE56D50_eng (CHRISTMAS WITH THE DARLINGS) (IND AND ARAB)

Is this the Darlington house?

The one and only.

- Mrs. Darlington?
- Mr. Darlington's assistant.

Well, one of the Darlingtons.
And I picked out that beauty.

Jessica Lew.

Thank you. It'll
just be a minute.

You've outdone
yourself this year, Jess.

Thanks, Mrs. Brooks.

I figure it's the last
Christmas doing this

so I should go out with
the biggest tree possible.

And you succeeded. You're
going to be missed around here.

Oh, I'm still gonna be part

of the Darlington
Corporation family,

just one of the many,
many attorneys.

You'll never be just anything.

Hey, boss.

Not for much longer.

Uh, you are the chairman

so you're still
gonna be my boss.

Good point.

And besides, I have to
finish off the last details

of the Christmas party Which
you can do blindfolded.

And then get you off to Europe.

Then I can spend the
rest of December relaxing

until I start my new gig.

I like that plan for you.

Thanks. I kinda like it myself.

The last time I spent
more than a weekend

doing nothing was...

Never mind. I can't remember.

Actually, Jess,
there's one last favor

I need to ask of you.

Jessica, this is Lena Thomas,
our family law attorney.

Lena, this is Jessica Lew,

my soon to be
ex-assistant extraordinaire.

Nice to finally meet you.

Same. How many times
have we spoken on the phone?

Oh, quite a few.

And Charles tells me
that congratulations

are in order. You
passed the bar.

Oh, thank you. I'm so glad
to finally be done with school.

Especially while working
for a tyrant at the same time.

Yes, there is that.

So, I guess because you're here,
that means the one more favor

Is about my nieces
and nephew, yes.

They're coming back to
the States from Australia.

Oh, wow. I've never
actually met them before.

I've only handled - their paperwork.
- Well, they've been gone a while.

- Three years.
- How long will they be here for?

Permanently.

Charles and his brother,
Max, will be assuming

full guardianship of their
late brother's children

when they return in three days.

I'm sorry, you and Max?

Will be their new
guardians, yes.

Max?

Their late mother's aunt,
Mathilda became their guardian

- after the accident.
- Wonderful woman.

She's in Sydney, where the
kids have lived for three years.

We all originally agreed

that it would be better for
them to stay where they were,

not disrupt them any further
by bringing them to the States.

- So, what changed?
- Mathilda's had some health challenges

and she can't take
care of them anymore.

And the rest of Nicole's
family in Australia

aren't able to assume
the responsibility.

Which means... Max and
I will take care of them.

Hmm. Max.

Ten seconds off my best time.

- I'll alert the media.
- But first, aprés skis.

See, this is why we're friends.

Ah, that must be
the lovely Vanessa.

- She misses me.
- It's been two days.

It's called marriage.

You know, when two people
like each other a whole lot

and miss each other
when they're apart,

- even for two days?
- I've heard of such things.

Someday, Max. Someday.

Yeah, yeah.

Emma's 13, J. Henry
ten, and Abby's eight.

This is a recent photo.

I'm gonna meet them in
Los Angeles and then fly back

with them here to
Connecticut on Friday.

Oh, well you'll be in
Europe when they arrive

and I will be up - to the Christmas party.
- Which is why I need your help.

- Okay.
- I've made all the arrangements for them.

Max is watching
them over Christmas?

Oh, no.

They'll be going to Paden
Academy in Vermont.

- Boarding school?
- Yeah. One of the best in the country.

Max, Jarrett and
I all went there.

- It's fantastic.
- But I don't understand.

Where will they be
during Christmas?

Paden Academy. It's okay.

My brothers and I, we
stayed there several times

while our parents were
on various holidays.

I know it's not ideal
timing. I would love to have

the children at the
house over Christmas,

but you know how important
this trip to Europe is.

Paden really does
have an incredible staff.

The children can settle in,
be ready for the new year.

So what is it you need from me?

It's simple. Take 'em to Paden.

- That's it?
- That's it.

I would do it but as
soon as they arrive, I have

to leave town for my
parents' anniversary party.

And Mrs. Brooks can
watch them for a bit,

but I don't wanna overwork
her, especially with her arthritis.

- No, of course.
- And Max, well...

Well, I don't know where Max is.

Skiing in Vermont.

Right.

Does he know
about all of this yet?

I haven't been
able to reach him.

Jessica, I don't suppose you
could Yes, I will let him know.

Thank you.

So everything is set for
Whistler over Christmas.

- Reservation starts Monday.
- Nice.

Hal?

Yeah. I'm...
...out for Whistler.

Come on!

We've been
planning this all year.

See? This is why
you two are still single.

All right, I wanna
be with my wife

on our first Christmas together.

- Bring her. The cabin's huge.
- We're heading to her family's place.

Bring them. It's a huge cabin.

Okay, this isn't Arbor Day,
it's Christmas. Some of us

like to spend Christmas
with our families.

You should try it sometime.

I gotta take this.
I'll be right back.

They're going to Paden?

Your brother
swears it's fantastic.

Yeah, Charles would.

He was practically
born in a coat and tie.

I take it you don't share
his enthusiasm for Paden?

It was not my scene.

They expected you
to study, didn't they?

Rude, right?

And there was
this little incident

with the headmaster's
private pool

- and some pink dye.
- Oh, Max.

If I had a nickel for every
"Oh, Max" I've heard in my life.

You'd have as much
money as you already have.

Close.

So I just wanted to make
sure that you knew the situation

before your nieces
and nephew got here.

Which is when, again?

Friday.

And you're gonna
take them there?

I am.

And then the amazing
Jessica is free.

At least until I
start my new job.

Well, it won't be the
same without you.

Well, I've only
been Charles's EA

for two-and-a-half years.

It feels longer.

- Aren't you charming?
- No, no, I...

That was supposed
to be a compliment.

"Supposed to be." Bye, Max.

Bye, Jessica.

Okay, guys, so...
slight change of plans.

- What do you think?
- It looks great.

I think kids would
actually like this.

Kids? What kids?

The Darlington nieces - and nephew.
- Oh, right.

And when are you chauffeuring
said nieces and nephew

to the boarding school?

To be clear, there will
be an actual chauffeur.

Of course there will, darling.

They're arriving on Friday
and then they're gonna be

staying the weekend to
adjust after the long flight,

and then I will be
going with them

to the boarding
school on Monday.

Oh. If they can stay
without their uncles

for the weekend, why
can't they stay longer?

Christmas is only a little
over two weeks away.

Mrs. Brooks can watch
them short term, but I think

anything longer than a
couple of days is asking a lot.

Hmm. Too bad
there's no one else.

I mean, it's Christmas.

No one should be
alone on Christmas.

Hey! Well done!

Thank you.

Okay.

What else?

Alfonso will meet you
at the Lisbon airport

and take you directly to
the Darlington offices there.

And where are you
in the preparations

- for the Christmas party?
- The Plaza grand ballroom is booked,

and Zumel's will
be catering again.

Excellent. Everything
needs to be perfect.

Because...

Because Mr. Lee
from Liuxing Motors

has agreed to be
my guest at the party.

Did you secure the deal?

Mm, not yet, it's between
us and York Ventures

which is why I
need to impress him.

Well, fortunately, the
Darlington Corporation

Christmas party is
always impressive.

Yes, it is.

Getting into the Taiwan
auto market would be

a major coup for
our corporation.

Then I'm sure it's gonna happen.

And speaking of cars,
yours to the airport

- is now downstairs.
- I'll be right there.

Oh, hey.

Do you have everything you
need for getting the children

to Paden?

I do.

What's on your mind?

Max?

- Max.
- Motion passed. My name is Max.

What're you doing here?

Well, dear brother, this
is the Darlington company

and rumor has it I am the
president of said company,

so I thought I'd make
my quarterly appearance.

Did we replace the access cards?

- Two months ago.
- Ah.

I was just on my
way to the airport.

Europe, right?

It's in the calendar.
I do check.

- I also told you.
- And that. Hi, Jess.

Paden Academy?

- What about it?
- Don't I get a say in what happens

- to my nieces and nephew?
- What could you possibly say?

It's one of the best
schools in the country.

Yes, but if we're both
going to be their guardians

then we both need to be
involved in these decisions.

Fair enough.

And do they have
to go right away?

There's no one
else to watch them.

I'll be gone and you're, well...

Go on.

It's the same reason we
didn't take full guardianship

in the first place.

I work 24/7.

And you don't exactly
have a parenting lifestyle.

There'll be no one else
here while I'm in Europe.

Thanks.

I can help watch the
kids through Christmas.

The Christmas party
is on automatic pilot,

and you're in Europe
until the 20th...

...and I basically have the
next couple of weeks off.

- It's your vacation.
- Which means I have time.

Yeah, but...

why?

It's Christmas.

Let's just say that
I know what it's like

to be a kid alone at Christmas.

I can handle all three of them.

And Mrs. Brooks is there
if I have any questions.

- And I'll stay, too.
- What?

What's happening here?

- You don't have to.
- I know.

But I'll go to Whistler
after Christmas,

you'll be back from
Europe by then.

- I've already made the plans.
- Plans can change.

But the plan to get
you to the airport

- needs to start now.
- Hold on.

Are you sure you
can handle this?

I am.

I am, too.

Okay, I trust you
completely and you're right...

it would be better
for the children

to be at the house
over Christmas.

Especially after what
they've been through.

I'm gonna call you as
soon as I land in Lisbon,

and we'll go over the
details. Max, please,

don't make me regret this.

Have a nice trip.

Don't forget the chocolate!

Ground rules.

For me watching my family?

Well, for us watching
your family. Together.

Go for it.

I'm in charge.

Yeah, that seems self-evident.

- And I have a vision.
- Ooh, do tell.

Well, it's still forming but
from what I understand

the kids have been in
Australia for three years?

Uh, more like four, actually.

Jarrett and Nicole moved
to Sydney six months

before the accident. Nicole's
from Sydney originally.

So that means they've had
three warm Christmases.

Yep. Summer Santa.

So why don't we give
them a real old-fashioned

New England Christmas? I mean,
like, cookies and hot chocolate.

My friend Zoe, she has a
Christmas fair fundraiser

- that I could take 'em to.
- I got ya.

Okay. Well, I'll come
up with a list of things

that we can do and
places we can go

And sometimes maybe
we'll just, uh, wing it.

Uh, no. We do not
wing it with children.

Well, my parents did with me.

I doubt that. I'm sure it
was more that you were

too much of a
handful to control.

Yeah, probably.

So I'm thinking for this
to work, I need to stay

at the Darlington house
when the kids are there.

That makes sense to
me, there's plenty of rooms,

enough for the kids to
have their own room, too.

Okay, so I'm gonna
call Mrs. Brooks,

update her on the plan.

The kids are coming
on Friday afternoon

so I'll come over
on Friday morning

and then we can just
go pick them up together?

Yes, boss.

Don't you forget it.

Never.

- Hmm, busy.
- Yeah.

So you gave up your
first vacation in years,

right before your
new job, I might add,

to watch three children you
don't know over Christmas?

I did.

Tell your mom thanks for

the Christmas
dinner invite, though.

Ah, she loves you.
She'll get it once I explain.

As your best friend, I
might be the only person

who won't immediately ask
you why you're doing this.

- You've been there.
- Yeah.

It doesn't make
it any less crazy

- that I'm doing it, though.
- Oh, no, definitely crazy.

Also kind, generous,
and very, very you.

- What're you getting?
- Christmas roll fudge.

Oh, I've never had -
that before. It's delicious.

- Mm, it's the last piece.
- We'll split it.

No, it's okay. I'll just stick
to the chocolate fudge.

Uh, there's one more
piece in the back.

I can get it for you - if you'd like.
- Uh, perfect, thank you.

No problem, Zoe.

Kate's flirting with you again.

Is not.

Is, as she always does
whenever you're here.

You should ask her to
come to the Christmas Fair.

I can't.

I get too nervous.
- You've seen me. - True.

- Okay, well give her a flyer.
- Y you do it.

You are a surgeon. How are
you not able to ask someone out?

Because unlike surgery,

people are conscious
and can reject you.

Do not give me that look
"Miss I'm always too busy

to date." How long
ago was Jason?

A long time.

This is the last piece, but I
can make more tomorrow.

Feel free to come by.

Thank you so much. And uh, here.

This is happening next week,

all proceeds are going
towards the children's wing

at St. Francis Hospital
which is where Zoe works.

- As a surgeon.
- Cool.

- Maybe I can bring my nephew.
- Uh, sure.

That sounds perfect.

Stop pacing. Lena
will bring them.

What are those?

Christmas presents
for the children.

From you and Charles.

You really do think of
everything, don't you?

And here they are.

Hey, hey! Hey! Hey, kids!

Hello, Uncle Max.

Hi, Uncle Max.

Who's she?

This is Miss Jessica Lew.

She is your Uncle
Charles's executive assistant.

Jess, I'd like you to meet
my eldest niece, Emma,

my nephew J. Henry, and
my youngest niece, Abby.

- Hello.
- Hi. It's nice to finally meet you.

Finally?

I've been hearing - a lot about you.
- Are you the one Ms. Lena says

is gonna be watching
us over Christmas?

- I am.
- Actually, we we both are.

So, when when
when was the last time

- that you guys were back here?
- Three years, seven months, ten days.

J. Henry likes math.

That's right. I remember.

That's that's cool.

I like I like
math, too. Sort of.

Uh... Oh, but not as
much as I like presents!

That's for you.

- What are these?
- These are some welcome gifts.

Your uncles realize
it's been a while

since you've experienced
Christmas in New England so...

We got you some uh...

Christmas...sweaters.

Thank you. We did pack sweaters.

I love mine! Mm.

- Shall we head to the house?
- Great idea.

Do you want me to grab
that?J. HENRY: Sure.

Okay.

And this is probably a lot
colder than you're used to

but... here it is!

That's a really big tree.

It is, isn't it?

Hello, children.

Mrs. Brooks!

I don't know if you remember me.

I'm Mrs. Brooks and I've
worked for the Darlington family

for many years.

But you were very young
when you were last here.

Are you the nice lady who
makes the chocolate pies?

French silk is one
of my specialties.

Of course I remember you!

Okay, let's show
you to your rooms.

Okay, I'll grab your coats.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

I'll race you up the stairs.

They're so quiet.

- Well, part of it's the flight.
- Is that the only reason?

The last three years have
been a challenge for them.

And having to leave
their great Aunt Mathilda

and come here
again after so long

is yet another change.

Well, I'll make sure
they video call her

as often as they'd like
to help with the transition.

Thank you.

Okay, J. Henry, this
will be your room.

It was actually your dad's
when he was growing up.

Um... Okay ladies, I'll
show you to your room next.

You've got my cell.

Feel free to call me if you
have any more questions.

I will. Thank you.

This is a big thing
you're doing, Jessica,

- watching them like this.
- Is it?

It feels so natural.

I mean, what kid
wouldn't want to stay here

- versus going to boarding school?
- I think you're quite right.

- Good luck.
- Safe travels. Thank you.

- Long day.
- Yes.

But it's good to have
children in the house again.

Yep, four of them.

Well, Max always
was a free spirit

but his heart's as big
as Kansas and his energy

is, well, boundless. Always was.

What was he like as a kid?

Oh, you'll find out as
soon as J. Henry warms up.

Oh, full of life and love.
Max was a happy child.

He always thought
Jarrett was the glue

between the three brothers

- but really I think it was Max.
- Hmm.

He took it very hard
when we lost Jarrett.

I think that's maybe when...

Uh...

When what?

Oh, when he and Charles
became more distant

and Max spent less
and less time at home.

But now he's back and I think
he's taking this very seriously.

Assuming guardianship.

I hope so.

Ah, give him a chance, my dear.

He may surprise you.

Well, I'm gonna go
check on the kids.

You have a good night, - Mrs. Brooks.
- You too, Jessica.

Emma?

Abby?

I can't find the girls anywhere.

How did you lose
the kids already?

I don't know, but I checked
Emma's room and Abby's and

Pass the sheet.

What's this?

We all wanted to stay together.

And I wanted to stay
in dad's old room, too.

That's that's okay.

But if you guys
change your minds

we have plenty of
rooms for each of you.

- You just let me or Jess know.
- Thank you.

Also we wanna make
sure that you have

the best Christmas possible

so why don't you make a
list of Christmas activities

that you wanna do over
the next couple of weeks?

But it it doesn't have
to be an actual list.

Though the act of making a
list can help generate ideas.

Right, but if something
happens to come to mind

spur of the moment
you just tell us

And I will write it down.

- She will write it down.
- Hmm.

I think that's our cue.

Goodnight, guys.

Goodnight, Uncle Max.
Goodnight, Jessica.

See you at breakfast.

Eight a.m.

Or whenever you wake up.

It could be fun, doing
Christmassy stuff.

It could be.

But remember, we're
leaving here after Christmas.

I know. So don't
get too comfortable.

I think we have a lot
of work ahead of us.

I think you're right.

Yeah.

Goodnight.'Night.

Did you guys sleep okay?

- Mm-hmm.
- The bed was so comfortable.

- Oh, good.
- Good, good, good. - Yeah.

Sorry, sorry. I overslept.

- Good morning, family.
- Mm-hmm.

Jessica. How is
everybody?J. HENRY: Fine.

So now that we are all here,

did you come up with
any Christmas ideas

for things that we can do?

Any ideas? There's
no wrong answers.

Um, we usually decorate
the Christmas tree together.

Their trees already decorated.

Oh, right.

Doesn't mean we can't
decorate another tree.

You want to chop
down one of these trees?

Nope. No trees will be chopped.

Where are you going with this?

We are gonna decorate
them right where they are,

and we're gonna make ornaments
that are okay for the animals

to eat if they want.

And let's face it,
they probably want.

We'll make the ornaments?

Yep, and then you
can see the trees

every time you look out - the back window.
- That's cool.

It is cool.

Thanks. It's something I
used to do with my mom

when I was growing up. We
had this pine tree in the back yard

and we would decorate that
sometimes instead of buying one.

I think that's the first bit
of personal information

I've ever heard from you.

- Is it?
- Yeah.

Huh.

Okay.

Who's ready to get started?

Okay. Now we get to
make the ornaments.

And I have some bags
of bird seed in my car.

Come on, let's go! Race you!

You just happen to
have bird seed in your car?

Wait for me.

And all-weather fairy lights.
It's called "not winging it".

- Mm.
- Mm-hmm.

How's your dough coming, Emma?

Fine.

- I'm mainly helping Abby.
- Don't forget to have fun yourself.

This is your Christmas, too.

I know, I'm just
used to helping them.

Hmm. I can see
that. But you know,

that's what your Uncle
Max and I are here for.

For now. Then we go
to the boarding school

- and it'll be just us again.
- Yeah.

That's okay. We can handle it.

- What now?
- Now we wait for them to dry

and then tonight we can
hang them on the tree.

So, what are we
gonna do until then?

- What would you like to do?
- Oh, ooh, ooh. I have an idea.

Are you winging it right now?

As a matter of fact I am.

What's the most Christmassy
of Christmas activities?

Could you tell us?

A carriage ride!

Come on!

Put the blanket down there.

- You like horses?
- Yeah.

I used to love reading books
about horses when I was little.

- Mm. Do you ride?
- A little.

My Aunt Mathilda
knew I loved horses

and let me take lessons
on the weekends.

Mm. I'm sure your uncles

could arrange more lessons
for you over your spring break.

There's plenty of
equestrian centers here.

Mm-hmm. Okay, shall we?

- I could get used to the snow.
- This is so beautiful.

- This is so much fun.
- I love this.

Can I drive...please.

I think they like it.

- This is cool, hey?
- Mm-hmm.

Good call.

What Could you
say that a little louder?

Oh. Maybe record it?
Perhaps post it on social media?

Well, at least
you're not gloating.

This is fun.

I haven't done this
since my last winter

- in college, I think.
- I never have.

I think it's safe to say

you and I had some
very different childhoods.

Apparently.

Oh. Sorry.

C'mon guys, let's
go.J. HENRY: Thanks!

- Wasn't that great?
- We so need to do this again.

Good.

- Thank you, that was fun.
- You're welcome.

That was fun. Thanks.

Who's that?

Uh, that was my buddy.

He's upset that I'm delaying
my Christmas trip to Whistler,

especially after our friend,
- Hal, already bowed out.

Oh.

Why'd Hal bow out?

He wanted to spend time
with his wife and her family.

Hmm, imagine
that. I know, right?

What about your family?

How come you're not
spending Christmas with them?

- I don't have any.
- None?

My parents got a divorce
when I was really young

and it was just me and
my mom growing up.

Where is she now?

She passed away when I
was a junior in high school.

I'm sorry.

So you're like us?

I guess so.

And you too, Uncle Max.

I guess I never
thought of it that way.

How about we
head up to the house

and finish decorating - those trees?
- Sure!

- Yeah, let's do that.
- Okay.

I like that one.

- Oh, it's beautiful.
- Amazing.

Yeah, good call on
the outdoor trees.

So pretty.

Oh, now who's gloating?

Hello.

Hey, Jess, how's it
going at Chez Darlington?

Okay so far.

We did a lot on their first day.

We made tree ornaments,
went on a carriage ride.

Oh, sounds fun.
That was Max's idea.

The crotchety uncle?

I never said he was crotchety.

Are you reading Dickens again?

I am, actually.

So, then what's he like?

Basically, big kid
with all the toys

and no responsibility.

Cute?

Mm. Yeah, but see
aforementioned "big kid."

- Can't take him seriously.
- Oh, too bad.

I really would like you to find
someone now that you're done

with law school and can't use
"I'm always busy" as an excuse.

Yeah, um, Zoe, I'm gonna
have to call you back.

Okay.

Video link established

and the kids are on
with Mathilda now.

Uh-oh, what's up?

So Mr. Lee doesn't like fancy.

Which means as much
as I love the Plaza Ballroom

and the amazing job
they do for us, every year...

It's definitely fancy.

Yeah. Mr. Lee's gonna
be arriving in the States

in less than a week.

He's meeting with
us and York Ventures

to see who he feels
more comfortable with.

Well, he should totally pick us.

York Ventures already has
a ton of business in Taiwan

Which means we need
it more, which means

we're gonna work
harder for them.

- How do you know that?
- I do pay attention, you know.

- Do you?
- Yes.

My MBA is not
entirely decorative.

So, what're you gonna do?

I don't know.

I also don't like to go to
Charles with a problem

if I don't already
have the solution.

Well, no pressure

but the Christmas
party is next week.

Thanks.

You know what I do

when I'm trying to
figure something out?

I know it's not make a list.

No. But it is have fun.

Oh, look!

- Puzzles!
- Hot chocolate!

I'll... And I'll...

Here it is.

You really like puzzles, huh?

- Yeah.
- So did your dad.

I know. We used
to do them together.

He was good at
putting things together.

He really was, wasn't he?

He tried and tried
to get me to sit still

to learn how to play
chess but I could not do it.

I guess that's why he became
the engineering professor

and I didn't, huh?

So 2,000 pieces?

That will take between 15
and 20 hours on average.

So if we work a couple
of hours each day

we'll be done on Christmas.

Oh wait, you're
leaving before then.

Well, then we'll just have
to work harder, won't we?

- Hey.
- Oh, hey.

I need your orders
for the hot chocolates.

The options are... Oh, a list.

Shush. There is
iced hot chocolate,

frozen hot chocolate,
salted caramel,

cinnamon, Belgian dark, and
peppermint white chocolate.

Peppermint.

- Salted caramel.
- Really?

I would have totally
called Belgian dark.

I am a man of many mysteries.

Mm-hmm.

- Max, good to see you again.
- Hey, Gus.

Come here often?

Oh, only every Christmas
when he practically buys me out.

Well, it's uh,

- it's no big deal.
- It is a big deal.

The Boys and Girls Club
are always sending me

their thanks because this one
won't put his name on the gifts.

Well, today we are here
just to buy this puzzle.

Here you go.

I'll be right back with
your Christmas cupcake.

- Jessica.
- Phil, hi.

- Havin' some Christmas fun?
- I am, yes.

Good, glad to hear it.

Especially since we
plan to keep you very busy

once you start in
our department.

I am looking forward
to the challenge.

That's what I like to hear.
Let's hit the ground runnin'.

See you soon. Okay.

Who was that?

My new boss as of January 4th.

You aren't working for
Uncle Charles anymore?

- Not directly. I'll be in legal.
- Is that fun?

Probably not fun. But steady.

Have you always
wanted to be a lawyer?

Mm, not necessarily.

But I always knew I
wanted to help people.

- Like me.
- A lot like you.

I like fun.

Well, do you like hot chocolate?

- Yeah!
- Okay.

Is this helping you
come up with a solution?

Alas, no. But it is delicious.

Solution to what?

Jessica has a problem to solve.

And when I posed
it to your Uncle Max

his solution was to have fun.

- A suggestion which you followed.
- I did. No regrets.

What's the problem?

I have to change the
company Christmas party.

Very last minute.

Thank you for hammering
that point home.

Oh, you're welcome.

Why do you have to change it?

Because your Uncle
Charles wants to impress

a very special guest that
he wants to do business with.

And the plans that we have
right now won't accomplish that.

What did you have planned?

A very fancy party
at a very fancy hotel.

But Mr. Lee That’s
our special guest.

Right. He doesn't like fancy.

- Uh-oh.
- Uh-oh is right.

What does Mr. Lee like?

- Family.
- That's nice.

That is nice.

But it's also very vague. I
mean, how do you show family?

Not at the Plaza. No.

Maybe you could have the
party at someone's house.

I like it when I go to
friends' houses for parties.

- True.
- Homes feel like family to me.

That's a really great idea.

We should have
just asked you first.

Good job, Em. Up top.

Okay, so now I just
have to find a house.

Darlington.

What? It makes the most sense.

My family used to throw
huge parties growing up,

and it's connected to us,
which is the whole point.

You know, if I didn't know
any better I would say that you,

Mr. Darlington, know a
thing or two about business.

Well, it's a good
thing you know better.

Hmm.

What?

You've got foam on your mouth.

Where? Here?

Right here.

- Still?
- Yeah, it's still there.

I'm meeting Lena Thomas
in town tomorrow for coffee

and also to give her
the update on the kids.

Okay, cool. I'll totally corrupt
them while you're gone.

Excellent. I'm also
gonna call Charles

about the changes
to the Christmas party.

I mean, unless
you wanna tell him,

'cause it was your idea.
Well, yours and Emma's.

- No, you go ahead.
- You sure?

Yeah. He won't listen to
me, but he will listen to you.

Or...anybody else.

Trust me. Story of my life.

First you gotta find
all of the corners,

then the edges, then
you group them together.

- Very logical.
- Thank you.

I wanna help.

Promise not to take
the pieces away?

- They gotta stay together.
- I promise.

- Okay then.
- Where's Jessica?

She's in town
meeting with Ms. Lena.

Has she told Uncle
Charles our idea yet?

Uh...

The Christmas party
at the Darlington house?

It's the most logical place

for a party of this size
on such short notice.

But, that is not
the only reason.

Oh?

I heard York Ventures will be
doing the wine and dine route

with Mr. Lee when he's in town,

which means the best way
for us to separate ourselves

from them is to show
the people of Darlington

in a family-oriented setting.

Okay, okay. I can see that.

That's a good idea.

That was actually Max's idea.

Max?

Yes. He's a lot more
dialed into the company

than I ever realized.
We're talking about Max.

Yes, Max!

And he's been really
great with the kids, too.

- Good, good.
- And I had another idea.

I think that we should
open up the Christmas party

to the families of Darlington
Corporation's employees.

To families?

- Yes.
- We've never done that.

Well, it's because we've always
had our events at locations

that weren't family friendly.

But it can't look
like a circus, either.

It'll be different,

but I really do believe that
we can thread the needle

between professionally
impressive and family-oriented.

There's a lot riding
on this...but...

okay.

I trust you, Jess.

It's gonna be perfect.

Aw. Thanks for
keeping me updated.

I've never seen
them look this happy.

I'm glad they're in
such good hands.

It was the right idea to have
them stay here over Christmas.

Can I ask you a question?

How did you get into family law?

Oh, same way most people
do. Personal experience.

I had family members
who were trying to navigate

the legal system
and it inspired me

to become their advocate.

I interned at a family
law firm for a while.

What drew you to family law?

Something similar.

My mom passed when I
was a junior in high school

and my legal advocate got
me through a lot of tough times.

What stopped you?

Finances.

I had to work my way
through college, and then

after graduating I got the
job as an admin at Darlington

to save and then went back
to night school after that.

And that's when Charles
hired you on as his EA.

Is that why you chose
corporate law instead of family?

Because of where
you were working?

It was an influence, yes.

Understandable.

Family law is hard and it
is not always rewarding.

But when it is...

it touches your heart
like nothing else.

Listen, I know you're
about to start a new position,

but in my opinion you
have exactly what it takes

to be a great
family law attorney.

At least consider it.

We can talk later.

J. Henry that looks great.

Here...

Smells good.

What's all this?

Christmas cookies!

It seemed like a
good idea at the time.

E e Everything is
perfectly under control.

- I have no doubt, Mrs. Brooks.
- What if Mrs. Brooks wasn't here?

I would have so much doubt.

Are you gonna join us?

Of course. Where
are the raisins?

What wha Raisins?

You can't have raisins
in Christmas cookies.

- Of course you can.
- No. It's either shortbread or sugar.

- I like shortbread.
- I like sugar.

- See?
- I like oatmeal raisin.

No. No oatmeal raisin.

I can't believe I'm
explaining to you

the rules of Christmas cookies.

The only rule is that
they have to be shaped

into something Christmassy,
like a Santa or a star.

No, that is a 100
percent not true.

It's a 100 percent
true if I say it is.

Oh, this is the thing that
you're gonna rebel against?

We all have our
chosen battlefields.

What about you, Emma?

Do you have a favorite - Christmas cookie?
- I like toffee.

As did your mother.

- How did you know?
- I used to make it for her.

- You did?
- Yes.

She taught me how she
liked it, with cinnamon?

Yes.

Do you remember - how to make them?
- No need. I have her recipe.

It's in here.

Ah, here we go.

That's mom's handwriting.

Emma, would you like
to make some toffee?

Okay. Okay, so what
do we need here?

Uh, sugar...

The kids are asleep,
or on their way, I hope.

Excellent.

And he comes
bearing soup, as well.

Yeah, I thought you
could use a snack.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

This looks fantastic.

- Cheers.
- Cheers.

- Mm, that's good.
- Yeah?

Mm-hmm. It's a go at
the Darlington house.

- Nice.
- Mm-hmm.

I just passed along the solution
you helped me come up with.

Oh, well, getting
them to take it seriously

is half the battle.

Is that why you don't
get more involved

with the company, for real?

Maybe.

I think, I um...

I kinda fell into the trap
of the younger brother,

lower expectations thing
and it became a trend.

Mm.

By the time I graduated, Charles
was already running the company

and there wasn't
really a role for me.

But you're the president.

Yeah, but we both know
that that's in name only.

Do you want it to be more?

I used to.

But um...

life had its own ideas.

Yeah.

I get that.

Christmas has a way of
bringing up a lot of memories.

I hear ya.

It's been a while
since I celebrated.

- Like this, with family.
- Yeah. Me too.

Not that we're family.

I disagree.

I think we are.

I mean, at least
through Christmas.

Mm.

- Face painting!
- Chocolate.

- That's not an activity.
- Well, it is for me.

You guys are giving
awesome suggestions.

This Christmas party is
gonna rock. Thank you.

Oh. There's Zoe. I'm gonna
pop over for a quick hello.

Okay. I'll meet you
at Santa's workshop.

- Hi.
- There you are.

- Is she here?
- That's a no.

Ah.

Well, maybe it's
not no but not yet.

Or it's no.

I should have been braver,
given her the flyer myself

so she knew I wanted her here.

I mean, what do I
really know about her

besides adorable and
an excellent baker?

Okay, breathe.

Distract me.

Where's the cute
not crotchety uncle?

Max is over there. Red scarf.

No way. That's your Max?

Well, he's not my Max.
Wait, do you know him?

Uh, yeah.

He volunteers in
the pediatric ward

being awesome.

Why didn't you tell me?

Because I only
know that guy as Max,

or cute Max, as some say.

- Cute Max?
- Yes.

Empirically, he's
very well put together.

Also, a really good person.

Remind me again why you
don't have a crush on him?

Well I...

I mean, he's he's Max.

I have never thought
of him that way.

Yeah, you do tend
to get tunnel vision

and forget to see what's
in front of your face.

There are other craft options.

I like pine cones.
Pine cones are fun.

Not if you step on them.

Then don't step on
them. Right, kids?

Yeah.

Yeah.

Your friend Zoe looks familiar.

Yeah, she's a
surgeon at St. Francis.

She recognized you, too,
from your volunteer work,

which you have never mentioned.

Well, we haven't spent that
much quality time together.

Do you tell Charles about it?

Or your work with the
Boys and Girls Club?

There's no reason
to tell anyone any of it.

Why?

Because then it
takes away from it.

You should do the right thing

because it's the right thing
to do, not to brag about it.

Oh, Kate showed up!

Whatcha doin'?

Last minute tweaks for
the layouts for the party.

You're working
very hard at a job

you technically no longer have.

Because it is important
to me that I do a good job.

Plus, I don't want
your brother to think

that I don't appreciate him
for all the years of support

he gave me so I
could get my degree.

Charles is the lucky one.

I don't know how
your replacement

is gonna live up to your legend.

Especially after this Christmas.

Everyone is acting like
me volunteering to help

watch the kids is
something extraordinary.

It is.

That's part of what makes
you the amazing Jessica.

Hey, Abby.

- What's going on?
- I had a nightmare.

Oh no.

What about?

A fish.

A fish?

It was a really big fish.

Oh.

That's scary.

Will you read to me?

Yeah, of course.

What've you got there?

-The Wizard of Oz.
- Oh.

I love this book.

"Hour after hour passed away,

and slowly Dorothy
got over her fright.

But she felt quite lonely,

and the wind shrieked
so loudly all about her

that she nearly came deaf."

Hey. Everything okay?

- Do you know where Abby is?
- Um...

"At last she crawled
over the swaying floor

to her bed, and lay down upon it

and Toto followed and
lay down beside her."

"In spite of the swaying house
and the wailing of the wind,

Dorothy soon closed her
eyes and fell fast asleep."

She just had a little nightmare,

but I think she's okay now.

She usually comes to
me when that happens.

What's wrong, honey?

I just I'm worried about
them getting too attached...

when we just have to leave
again for the boarding school.

Especially after you
just left your aunt.

But, Em, you know this
will still be your home

even when you come
back from Paden.

And if I have my way you'll
be coming back here a lot.

- Get some sleep.

- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

You're getting really
good at this uncle thing.

- You think so?
- Mm-hmm.

I feel so uncertain
all the time.

I think uncertainty
is a part of parenting.

- Parenting?
- Mm-hmm.

I never thought of it like that.

Then why did you
offer to help me?

I mean, you could have gone
to Whistler with your buddies.

Well, when um...

when the accident
first happened...

Charles was right.

We weren't ready
to be guardians.

And Mathilda, she's
a wonderful person

so it made sense
them being there.

I I wanna do more than
just visit them once in a while.

Growing up, um...

Jarrett was my idol.

My parents were older
and a little distracted

and Charles already
had his own life

by the time I came along...

and Jarrett was there for me.

Always.

So showing his kids
ChristmasIt's the least I can do.

You're doing a really good job.

You promise?

I promise.

That means a lot.

- Oh.
- Late night snacking?

Yep.

And it is way past my bedtime.

Goodnight, everyone.

Goodnight.

Max...

don't mess this up.

I don't know what
you're talking about.

Yes, you do.

I was there the first
time you saw her.

You almost ran
into a door. I No, I...

She's way out of
my league, Mrs. B.

Listen, I've watched
you grow up.

I know that there is
so much more to you

than you let even
yourself realize.

Yeah, but...

she doesn't take me seriously.
I mean, why would she?

Oh, my dear Max.

You have to figure out how
to take yourself seriously

before anyone else will.

I think I may have - a crush on Max.
- Yes!

Such good news. Is it?

Because my head
is kinda spinning.

Because he's too handsome?
Because it'll change things.

- Into awesome.
- Into the unknown.

And you know how much I
hate the unknown, which is why

Take the chocolate fudge
instead of the Christmas roll fudge

because chocolate is
safe while Christmas roll

is oddly exotic albeit in a
still safely Christmas way.

Wow, you just went down
an analogy rabbit hole.

You followed.

Jess, sweetie, you
can't be too cautious

because then you'll miss out.

- Do you think I'm too cautious?
- Sometimes.

Oh. I never used to be.

When I was young I
was bold and brave.

I remember your eighth grade

tap dancing
ventriloquist talent act.

You are never gonna
let me live that down.

Never. But you being cautious

after losing your
mom makes sense.

Maybe I am missing
out on some things.

Hey, do you wanna go
dress shopping with me?

I have a sudden compulsion
to look really, really good

for tomorrow night's
Christmas party.

I can't.

- I have a date.
- Wh

I wanna hear everything!

- Jess?
- Hey, Max!

Hey.

Are those The uniforms.

It's very nice.

You know, Max, there's
something that we haven't done yet

that is oh, so Christmassy.

Oh...

what's that?

Yay!

All right, give me a high-five.
Yay! One, two, three.

One, two.

Snowball fight!

I'm gonna get you!

Oh, no!

- I am gonna get you!
- Hey! Be careful!

Uncle Charles!

Hey!

Wow. What a warm welcome.

I'm sure my schedule had you
coming back later on tonight.

Actually, I changed
the plans last second.

Sorry, I wanted to be refreshed
for the big day tomorrow,

and of course to see my
beautiful nieces and nephew.

- How are you all?
- Good.

- I like to hear that.
- We made ornaments!

And went on a carriage
ride with a horse.

And we're building
a Christmas puzzle.

That sounds very Christmassy.

All right kids, let's get cleaned
up and ready for dinner.

Charles will tell us
about his trip later.

Can I have some hot chocolate?

I think that can be
arranged. Come on.

Hey...

...when did Max
become Mr. Rogers?

Max has been full of surprises.

Hey, Charles?

Yeah?

Could I talk to you for a second
about my role at Darlington?

Your role?

Yeah. About doing more.

Can we talk about it
after the Christmas party?

I'm pretty wiped
out from the trip.

- Yeah, sure.
- All right, thanks.

That's a nice suit.

- Thank you. You, too.
- Thank you.

Oh, wow. Don't
you two look pretty?

Thank you, Uncle Max.
You both look pretty, too.

Thank you.

Oh, what's up?

- I need help.
- What've we got here?

You almost got it.

You just gotta
take this big one,

cross it over, and up...

down and through.

And you look like a Darlington.

Yes, I do.

Is it done yet?

Almost. Oh, my.

You're going to look like
a little Christmas angel.

- Hi.
- Hi.

It's Max, right?

- Yeah, Zoe. Right?
- Yes.

- Ah, yes.
- Yes.

Uh, we know each
other from the hospital

where Max volunteers.

And through Jessica.

Hmm.
- Um, Max, this is Kate. Kate, Max.

Kate, it's nice to meet you.

Same. Your house
is really beautiful.

- Oh, thank you.
- Can we come back?

Yeah, anytime.

Sounds like you and
Jess have been having fun

- with your nieces and nephew.
- Yes.

Yes, the kids have been
great and, well, Jess is amazing.

No argument here, and I
know she's really enjoyed

spending time with
you and the kids.

Hi.

- Hi. So wonderful to see you.
- Hi.

Great to see you, too.

Have you seen the children?
They're over by the Christmas

I saw. They are
having quite the time.

I'm glad to see that
things are going so well.

Well, Max is really
great with them.

Well, Emma says
that you're a big part

of making them
feel at home, too.

She does? Hmm,
well, they make it easy.

Have you thought
about my suggestion?

- Yes, a lot, actually.
- I hear a "but."

I don't have any
practical experience.

You have something
better. Personal experience.

And instinct. Neither
of which can be taught.

I just owe so much to
Charles and Darlington.

I mean, they have been
incredibly generous to me

- over the years.
- I see.

Well, you have my info if
you should change your mind.

Thank you.

Hi.

Hi.

You look really
beautiful in that dress.

Thank you.

You look very handsome
yourself. Thank you.

What time are you heading
to Whistler tomorrow?

I'm not I'm not. I I
pushed it 'til after Christmas

and the kids go to Paden, so...

That's Mr. Lee.

That is Mr. Lee. Do
you mind if I...No, go.

I'll be right back.

Mr. Lee. Max Darlington,
Charles's brother.

- Nice to meet you, Max.
- And you.

- So how was, uh, your flight?
- Oh, not bad.

Not nearly as long as
my flight from Harbin.

Harbin?

You know, I was in
Harbin about five years ago

for the Ice Festival.
Have you been?

Of course, yes. It's one of
the best winter experiences.

Oh, totally. My favorite
part was the um,

uh, the Lantern Art Fair.

- Excuse me.
- Mine, as well.

I'm taking my daughter
there in January.

Oh, well, we should meet up.

Victor.

- It's so good to see you.
- Charles.

I'm sorry I missed you - coming in.
- Oh, it's okay. Uh,

Max and I were just discussing
the Harbin Ice Festival.

Oh.

I wasn't aware that Darlington
is a family-run company.

Well Yes, I mean,

family has always
been an integral part

of Darlington Corporation,

starting with our
grandfather and great uncle

and now continuing
with Charles and myself.

Good family, good company.

This is our motto
at Liuxing Motors.

Victor, I would love
to introduce you

to some of our other
board members.

- Of course.
- Right this way.

Okay, Max, good job.
I'll take it from here.

Yeah, but we were
just in a conversation

This is a very important deal.

I'm aware of that Max, just
go do what you do. Go have fun.

Hey.

Hey.

You must be freezing.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

You okay? You seemed upset.

No, I'm fine.

Did something happen
between you and your brother?

No. Nothing I'm not used to.

It's just, it's hard to change
people's opinions of you...

especially when they've
held them for so many years.

Charles only sees
what you show him.

It's what we've all seen.

I know that there is
so much more to you.

Well, it...

it helps when somebody
believes in you.

It does.

And I do.

Uncle Max! Jessica!

Hey, Abby. What's up?

I made some more
outdoor ornaments

to replace the
ones the birds ate.

Nicely done.
What's the carrot for?

A deer ate the snowman's nose.

These are so beautiful.

Mr. Lee. Hi, I'm Jessica Lew,
Charles' personal assistant.

Merry Christmas to you, too.
And a pleasure to meet you.

Victor saw the lights
from the window

and wanted to come
take a closer look.

I put two new
ornaments on the trees

to replace the
ones the birds ate.

They're okay for animals.

- I'm delighted to hear it.
- This is our niece, Abby Darlington.

Yesterday we built a snowman.
Do you build snowmen?

As a matter of fact, I do.

I was telling your Uncle
Max about taking my daughter

to the Harbin Ice
Festival next month.

Perhaps you could come visit
us, and bring your uncles, too.

Well, that sounds
like a great idea.

That is an excellent plan.

Shall we?

Yes.

You have a lovely
family, Charles.

I couldn't agree with you more.

- I'm so happy you came.
- Thank you.

- Good morning.
- Hey.

Excellent.

You two are exactly
who I wanted to talk to.

Can you join me
in the office please?

We are in business!

Mr. Lee?

Wants Darlington Corporation
for the joint venture in Taiwan.

That is fantastic news!

- Congratulations!
- To you two!

One of the big factors
in Victor's decision

was how welcome he
felt at our Christmas party.

You were right.

He puts a great deal of emphasis
on family in everything he does,

which was why
he especially loved

that we put emphasis on
family at our Christmas party.

- So I wanna thank you both.
- Ah, we were just doing our jobs.

About that.

Victor made a point of saying

how much he enjoyed
your company, Max.

- Really? He did?
- Yes, and he's looking forward

to going to Harbin with
you and the children

if they can get
the time off school.

Yeah, well, that's gonna be fun.

Also, I wanna...

...apologize if I was
short with you last night.

You've done a great job.

Thank you, Charles.

So you wanna be more
involved with the company?

Uh, yeah, I do.

Well, that is great
because Victor

specifically asked for you
to be the liaison on this deal.

- Really?
- Really.

I I don't I don't
know what to say.

I'm so surprised.

You think you can handle it?

I can.

Good. You'll need
to pack your bags.

Excuse me?

Well, if you're gonna
run the Taiwan division

you'll need to get
started immediately.

Your flight leaves
Thursday to Taipei.

- This Thursday?
- Yes.

But that means he's gonna
miss Christmas with the kids.

Yes. That is unfortunate...

...but I will be with them

until they settle at Paden,
then I'll fly over to join you.

This initial trip is to
lay the groundwork,

then you go over in February
on a more permanent basis.

I'm proud of you, Max.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Congratulations.
Thanks. Yeah, it's um...

I'm just...

...tryn a wrap my brain - around it.
- Yeah, of course.

But it's a great
opportunity. And

and you wanted a bigger role
in the company and you got it.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

We gotta tell the kids.

Yeah...

we do.

You're not gonna be
here for Christmas?

No, but your Uncle
Charles will be.

And you can teach him how
to make Christmas cookies

and how to throw snowballs
and make snow angels.

Okay.

Will you be here for Christmas?

If you want me to.

- They're sending him to Taiwan.
- No!

Yeah.

Exactly.

How long is "permanent basis?"

My guess, a couple years?

- No.
- Yeah.

Oh.

Are you gonna tell him?

- What?
- That you...

No. It is way too soon.

Seven years would be
insufficient to make some people

acquainted with each other

and seven days are more
than enough for others.

Dickens?

Austen.

I figured you had to see them

in their Christmas
sweaters at least once.

They're awesome.

We'll miss you, Uncle Max!

Hey.

We didn't get to
finish the puzzle.

That's right.

Well, don't worry.
Jessica will help you.

She's much better
than I am anyway.

That is true.

- Hey.
- All right, Max.

You ready?

Ready.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Who wants hot chocolate?

- Can I have the first one?
- Sure.

We're missing a piece.

I gave it to Uncle Max.

Why?

So he could think about us
over Christmas while he's away.

I wish he was here and
we could all be together.

It's not the same.

Yeah.

Can I help you with
anything, Mrs. Brooks?

Oh, all done. Thank you, though.

How far away is Paden?

It's in Vermont. Near Canada.

It would take approximately
five hours to get there.

But can we live here
on the weekends?

- It would be impractical.
- Oh.

I really like it here.

Me too.

We'll get used to Paden,
like we've always done before.

She's right.

I'll be right back.

- Can I speak to you for a minute?
- Sure.

What do you know
about Riverside School

down the street?

It's excellent. Why?

I think the kids should
go there instead of Paden.

Riverside isn't a
boarding school.

I know.

The kids would come
home every day here,

do their homework, eat,
sleep and just be regular kids.

Who'd watch them?

I would.

You would give up your
career as an attorney

- to watch my nieces and nephew?
- No, I would still be an attorney.

I mean, it is the 21st century
and there is a happy medium

between kids in boarding school
and me giving up my career.

- Fair enough.
- I mean...

if I can be your full-time EA

and go to law school and
pass the bar, I can do this.

I am excellent with
time management.

Yes, you are.

But, why would
you wanna do this?

Because I love them.

Seven years, seven
days, seven minutes.

It doesn't matter how
long I've known them

or that they're
not related to me.

I want the best for those
kids because I love them.

Hmm.

Okay.

Okay?

Okay. We can work something out.

Okay!

Lena was right about you.

She said you're an excellent
advocate for the children.

- Lena?
- She told me that she approached you

about coming to work for her.

- She did?
- Yes.

We've known each
other since college,

there's a mutual respect there.

So have you thought
about her offer?

- Well, yes, of course.
- And?

I turned it down.

Why?

Because I already
have a job. I think.

Jessica...

you will always have
a job at Darlington.

The question is, is a job
in our legal department

the one you truly want?

No.

I don't wanna be
a corporate lawyer.

I wanna be in family law.

I've I've always
wanted to be in family law

and protect families and I

I think I just
forgot for a minute.

I'm glad you remembered.

You should never settle.

- Can you watch the kids?
- Sure.

Wait. Where are you going?

To be bold and brave.

This is Max, leave a message.

Max?

Call me when you get this.

This is Lena Thomas.
Please leave a message.

This is Jessica Lew.

I thought about what
you said and you are right.

Family law is where I belong.

I am gonna take
you up on your offer.

- You're here!
- Yeah. Where are you going?

To the airport.

To stop you.

- What's wrong?
- No, nothing. Nothing's wrong, I...

I just realized that I
don't want you to go,

so I thought I would
tell you that and then,

you know, maybe you wouldn't...

go.

Wait, are you being impulsive?

I am.

I I made a list.

You did?

Yes. Of all the reasons
to stay and go to Taiwan,

and I gotta be honest,
there was a lot of reasons to

to go but...

Only one big one to stay.

Which is?

Love.

I love the kids and...

I have been in love with you...

for two-and-a-half years
since the first day I saw you.

And I know I have a lot of
work to do to be worthy of you.

You inspire me in so
many ways, every single

Sorry.

I'm just I'm being
impulsive again!

Is this gonna be a thing?

- Maybe.
- I mean, 'cause I was

in the middle of a
pretty good speech

I love you, too.

You do?

I do.

Even though I may have
just lost my fledgling career?

Let's find out.

Children?

Uncle Max!

- You're here!
- I thought you were getting on a plane.

I was, but Okay,
here's the deal.

I wanna have a greater voice
at the Darlington Corporation.

I think I can add value and...

I wanna make you proud.

And I'm very aware that
not getting on that plane

to Taiwan undermines
those goals, but...

I can't leave the
children and Jess,

- especially during Christmas.
- I see.

And I still think we can make it
work with Taiwan and Mr. Lee,

even if I don't live there.

And I'm still open to going
to Taiwan after the holidays.

Uh-huh.

But I understand if you
wanna replace me as liaison.

Max, one of the first things
you gotta keep in mind

when we're negotiating
is who has the leverage.

And right now you do.

- I do?
- You do.

Mr. Lee asked for you. I'm
not gonna get in the way.

Especially when the reason
you want to delay the trip

is 'cause you wanna be
with the kids over Christmas.

How about next
time you just tell me?

We can work it out.

So, we'll leave in January?

- January sounds great.
- But not for too long.

And Charles, one more thing.

I don't think the children
should go to Paden.

They should be here with us.

It's what's best
for them, and I

Charles, I think you know that.

I do.

Which is why I
agreed with Jessica

that they'll go to
Riverside down the street.

Oh.

- It was a good speech, though.
- It was.

So, we're not leaving?

Nope. The three of you
are gonna be staying

- right here at Darlington.
- Yes!

This is your home.

I want my own room.

Oh! What about your nightmares?

- I'm not worried.
- I wanna stay in Dad's old room.

Absolutely.

Then I'll get a room of my own.

Shall we come inside and
get ready for Christmas?

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Great idea. Come on, kids.

I knew you could do it.

You really are the
amazing Jessica.

- And don't you forget it.
- Never.

Finally!

Hot chocolate!

Who would like
some hot chocolate?

- Me!
- Me!

- You would? Really? J.
- Thanks.

All right. Here you go, Max.

I'd like to propose a toast.

To family.

And Christmas.

And the Darlingtons.

- And the Darlingtons!
- And the Darlingtons!

And Mrs. Brooks!

And everyone here.