1 00:00:09,183 --> 00:00:11,446 Holly? We need you for a sec. 2 00:00:15,537 --> 00:00:16,625 Hey. 3 00:00:16,755 --> 00:00:17,843 Okay. So, changed up the lighting a bit 4 00:00:17,974 --> 00:00:19,106 to add some drama. 5 00:00:19,236 --> 00:00:20,498 and now she needs a touch-up. 6 00:00:20,629 --> 00:00:22,022 -Okay. -Yeah. 7 00:00:22,152 --> 00:00:23,980 Go do your magic, Holly. 8 00:00:43,782 --> 00:00:45,045 Looks good. 9 00:00:45,175 --> 00:00:46,307 Okay. 10 00:00:46,437 --> 00:00:47,786 Urban Gourmetis asking for this right here. 11 00:00:47,917 --> 00:00:49,179 Amazing. 12 00:00:49,310 --> 00:00:50,876 Do you think your editor over at Urban Gourmet 13 00:00:51,007 --> 00:00:51,877 will be happy now? 14 00:00:52,008 --> 00:00:53,227 Definitely. 15 00:00:53,357 --> 00:00:54,532 Um... 16 00:00:54,663 --> 00:00:55,838 I'm not sure if you heard, 17 00:00:55,968 --> 00:00:58,188 but the magazine is hiring a full-time food stylist. 18 00:00:58,319 --> 00:01:00,060 You'd be a shoo-in if you apply. 19 00:01:00,190 --> 00:01:01,409 I have already applied. 20 00:01:01,539 --> 00:01:03,324 Two words--dream job. 21 00:01:04,803 --> 00:01:06,762 Do you think that we'll be finishing on time today? 22 00:01:06,892 --> 00:01:08,198 You got a train to catch? 23 00:01:08,329 --> 00:01:10,244 Tomorrow. I just need to finish packing. 24 00:01:10,374 --> 00:01:11,680 I'm going home for Christmas. 25 00:01:11,810 --> 00:01:13,943 Maine, right? 26 00:01:14,074 --> 00:01:15,553 -Madison, Maine. -Yeah! 27 00:01:15,684 --> 00:01:17,207 Home of that bakeshop you're always raving about? 28 00:01:17,338 --> 00:01:18,252 The one with the-- 29 00:01:18,382 --> 00:01:19,644 12 Days of Christmas treats. 30 00:01:19,775 --> 00:01:21,385 -That's the one. -Yeah. 31 00:01:21,516 --> 00:01:23,083 It sounds perfect. 32 00:01:39,534 --> 00:01:40,970 Holly! Hey! 33 00:01:41,101 --> 00:01:42,667 Let me get that for you. 34 00:01:42,798 --> 00:01:43,929 Oh! Thank you, Carson. 35 00:01:44,060 --> 00:01:45,017 You should've let my mom 36 00:01:45,148 --> 00:01:46,367 know what time you were getting here. 37 00:01:46,497 --> 00:01:47,933 I would've picked you up at the train station. 38 00:01:48,064 --> 00:01:49,587 Oh, no, I wanted to walk in 39 00:01:49,718 --> 00:01:51,894 and see the new Christmas lights since last year. 40 00:01:52,024 --> 00:01:53,200 Your mom know you've arrived? 41 00:01:53,330 --> 00:01:56,333 And my dad and my sister. But you know me. 42 00:01:56,464 --> 00:01:57,639 You're independent. 43 00:01:57,769 --> 00:01:59,554 I like to do things my own way. 44 00:01:59,684 --> 00:02:01,338 I see the place is packed. 45 00:02:01,469 --> 00:02:02,905 It's the holidays in Madison. 46 00:02:03,035 --> 00:02:04,124 Business as usual. 47 00:02:04,254 --> 00:02:05,995 It's not just business for your mom. 48 00:02:06,126 --> 00:02:08,084 Merry Christmas, Holly. 49 00:02:08,215 --> 00:02:09,477 Hi! 50 00:02:09,607 --> 00:02:12,001 I'm so glad you came home this year. 51 00:02:12,132 --> 00:02:14,003 I come home every year. 52 00:02:14,134 --> 00:02:16,005 This one is very special. 53 00:02:18,268 --> 00:02:21,010 It wouldn't be the bakery without Loretta. 54 00:02:22,577 --> 00:02:24,144 Is everything okay? 55 00:02:24,274 --> 00:02:26,842 Actually, everything is perfect. 56 00:02:26,972 --> 00:02:28,060 Mm? 57 00:02:28,191 --> 00:02:29,714 Oh, wow. 58 00:02:31,629 --> 00:02:33,501 I just want one of everything. 59 00:02:33,631 --> 00:02:34,937 How about 60 00:02:35,067 --> 00:02:37,853 the First Day of Christmas sugar cookies to start? 61 00:02:37,983 --> 00:02:39,898 Your sugar cookies are always so delicate, 62 00:02:40,029 --> 00:02:42,292 it's almost hard to eat them. 63 00:02:42,423 --> 00:02:44,294 Well, I'm sure you'll find a way. 64 00:02:44,425 --> 00:02:46,078 Well, and my family won't let me in the door 65 00:02:46,209 --> 00:02:47,254 if I don't show up with them. 66 00:02:47,384 --> 00:02:49,952 Well, I'll fix a box of them for you, 67 00:02:50,082 --> 00:02:51,780 and I'll bring them to the counter. 68 00:02:51,910 --> 00:02:53,782 Thank you. 69 00:03:11,147 --> 00:03:11,974 Loretta, it's so good to see you again. 70 00:03:12,104 --> 00:03:13,236 You too, Holly. 71 00:03:13,367 --> 00:03:14,411 It's not the same around here without you. 72 00:03:14,542 --> 00:03:16,152 Yeah, but the bakery is. 73 00:03:16,283 --> 00:03:18,676 It never changes. That's what I love about it. 74 00:03:18,807 --> 00:03:20,374 You know, funny you should say that-- 75 00:03:20,504 --> 00:03:23,203 I have to make a video call. 76 00:03:23,333 --> 00:03:25,117 You'll come by tomorrow and we can just, 77 00:03:25,248 --> 00:03:27,511 you know, catch up properly then. 78 00:03:27,642 --> 00:03:29,470 ♪ I have news 79 00:03:29,600 --> 00:03:30,297 Oh, do tell. I-- 80 00:03:30,427 --> 00:03:31,211 Bup-bup! 81 00:03:31,341 --> 00:03:33,038 Video calls? 82 00:03:33,169 --> 00:03:34,344 Mrs. Rose got tech-savvy all of a sudden. 83 00:03:34,475 --> 00:03:37,739 She does a lot of video calls these days, 84 00:03:37,869 --> 00:03:38,783 not that it's my business. 85 00:03:38,914 --> 00:03:39,784 How much? 86 00:03:39,915 --> 00:03:40,568 I would say at least... 87 00:03:40,698 --> 00:03:43,005 once or twice a day. 88 00:03:46,443 --> 00:03:47,836 $8.98. 89 00:03:49,446 --> 00:03:50,839 It's good you arrived when you did. 90 00:03:50,969 --> 00:03:53,320 We'll be out of these cookies within the hour, if not sooner. 91 00:03:53,450 --> 00:03:54,669 Of course. 92 00:03:54,799 --> 00:03:57,280 Mrs. Rose's famous 12 Days of Christmas treats, 93 00:03:57,411 --> 00:03:59,456 starting with... sugar cookies. 94 00:03:59,587 --> 00:04:02,503 Followed by the "Second Day of Christmas" gingerbread-- 95 00:04:02,633 --> 00:04:03,982 And the "Third Day of Christmas" shortbread. 96 00:04:04,113 --> 00:04:05,332 And the rum balls. 97 00:04:05,462 --> 00:04:07,203 -Sticky toffee. 98 00:04:11,990 --> 00:04:14,210 Well, I'll see you tomorrow, Loretta. 99 00:04:14,341 --> 00:04:16,212 Welcome home. 100 00:04:20,956 --> 00:04:21,957 Oh! 101 00:04:22,087 --> 00:04:23,698 -Oh, no! -Oh, I am so sorry. 102 00:04:23,828 --> 00:04:26,266 -Oh, no! -I didn't see you there. 103 00:04:26,396 --> 00:04:27,615 No... 104 00:04:27,745 --> 00:04:30,879 Well, it looks like your cookies are crumbs now. 105 00:04:32,446 --> 00:04:34,665 You know what, let me replace these, okay? 106 00:04:34,796 --> 00:04:36,232 I saw the whole thing. 107 00:04:36,363 --> 00:04:37,886 Thank you! 108 00:04:38,016 --> 00:04:39,670 Well, this is obviously on me. 109 00:04:39,801 --> 00:04:41,498 I mess things up all the time, so I get it. 110 00:04:44,371 --> 00:04:46,242 Crisis averted. 111 00:04:46,373 --> 00:04:49,158 It always is at Mrs. Rose's Bakery. 112 00:04:51,508 --> 00:04:53,684 Uh, could you help me with the door? 113 00:04:53,815 --> 00:04:55,251 Yeah, of course, yeah. 114 00:04:58,341 --> 00:04:59,734 -All right, thank you. -Yes, of course. 115 00:05:06,828 --> 00:05:10,092 Aw, honey, it's so nice to have you back home again. 116 00:05:10,222 --> 00:05:11,572 It's good you got here when you did, 117 00:05:11,702 --> 00:05:14,357 The call's in for a major blizzard over Christmas, 118 00:05:14,488 --> 00:05:16,968 "Winter storm Megan," I think it's called. 119 00:05:17,099 --> 00:05:19,623 Well, I'm glad to be back. I was getting homesick. 120 00:05:19,754 --> 00:05:21,712 Oh, for Madison, or Mrs. Rose's cookies? 121 00:05:23,975 --> 00:05:25,586 Gonna be tough without 'em next Christmas. 122 00:05:25,716 --> 00:05:26,630 Ah. 123 00:05:26,761 --> 00:05:28,197 What do you mean? 124 00:05:28,328 --> 00:05:29,894 Well, didn't Mrs. Rose tell you? 125 00:05:30,025 --> 00:05:31,331 Tell me what? 126 00:05:31,461 --> 00:05:32,593 She's going out of business. 127 00:05:32,723 --> 00:05:34,551 Well, no, that's not quite accurate, Caroline. 128 00:05:34,682 --> 00:05:35,987 Well, she's closing the shop. 129 00:05:36,118 --> 00:05:37,119 Such a shame. 130 00:05:37,249 --> 00:05:39,556 Can someone please explain this to me? 131 00:05:39,687 --> 00:05:40,862 It's actually quite romantic. 132 00:05:40,992 --> 00:05:41,776 She met a man online. 133 00:05:41,906 --> 00:05:43,517 She fell in love 134 00:05:43,647 --> 00:05:44,735 and she's moving to Alaska. 135 00:05:44,866 --> 00:05:45,867 W-What? 136 00:05:45,997 --> 00:05:47,216 Don't be so shocked. 137 00:05:47,347 --> 00:05:48,870 Women of a certain age 138 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:50,524 still fall in love. 139 00:05:50,654 --> 00:05:53,222 I'm thrilled that she's fallen in love, but... 140 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:54,702 She's just following her heart. 141 00:05:54,832 --> 00:05:58,053 Carson didn't exactly inherit the baking genes. 142 00:05:58,183 --> 00:06:01,099 We don't all have that skill. 143 00:06:01,230 --> 00:06:02,710 We all know you can't bake, Mom. 144 00:06:02,840 --> 00:06:04,494 Not one edible crumb. 145 00:06:04,625 --> 00:06:05,800 Mm-mm. 146 00:06:05,930 --> 00:06:08,585 Well, I didn't have to. Thank you, Mrs. Rose. 147 00:06:08,716 --> 00:06:11,414 She told me she wanted me to swing by the store tomorrow. 148 00:06:11,545 --> 00:06:14,765 She had big news for me, but I guess this is it. 149 00:06:14,896 --> 00:06:16,245 Well, apparently, he's a really lovely man. 150 00:06:16,376 --> 00:06:17,464 No one's met him yet? 151 00:06:17,594 --> 00:06:20,597 Carson has, but he's not saying much. 152 00:06:20,728 --> 00:06:23,121 What's the town going to do without the bakeshop? 153 00:06:23,252 --> 00:06:24,862 Buy cookies from the supermarket, 154 00:06:24,993 --> 00:06:26,298 like most people. 155 00:06:27,474 --> 00:06:29,301 Dad, this... 156 00:06:29,432 --> 00:06:32,304 right here in my hand, this is Christmas. 157 00:06:32,435 --> 00:06:34,698 This is Christmas. 158 00:06:34,829 --> 00:06:38,659 Well, you better enjoy every last bite. 159 00:06:47,319 --> 00:06:49,409 Tell me about him! 160 00:06:49,539 --> 00:06:52,890 Oh, his name is Christian. 161 00:06:53,021 --> 00:06:55,502 He's semi-retired, he lives in Alaska. 162 00:06:55,632 --> 00:06:57,982 Oh! And he was once a toymaker. 163 00:06:58,113 --> 00:06:59,201 How sweet is that? 164 00:06:59,331 --> 00:07:00,985 That's so sweet. 165 00:07:01,116 --> 00:07:02,422 I'm so happy for you. 166 00:07:02,552 --> 00:07:03,640 What about Carson? 167 00:07:03,771 --> 00:07:06,643 Carson, he has his accounting business. 168 00:07:06,774 --> 00:07:08,776 He has his friends. 169 00:07:08,906 --> 00:07:09,820 He has a life. 170 00:07:09,951 --> 00:07:11,300 He doesn't need me anymore. 171 00:07:11,431 --> 00:07:14,216 And what about the bakery? You're just going to close it? 172 00:07:14,346 --> 00:07:16,392 I mean, it's your life's work. 173 00:07:16,523 --> 00:07:19,003 Christian and I, we came up with an idea. 174 00:07:19,134 --> 00:07:21,223 A baking contest! 175 00:07:21,353 --> 00:07:22,616 Only... 176 00:07:22,746 --> 00:07:24,748 the prize is the bakery. 177 00:07:24,879 --> 00:07:28,796 Whoever can duplicate my 12 Days of Christmas 178 00:07:28,926 --> 00:07:30,841 wins the business! 179 00:07:32,147 --> 00:07:34,497 That's incredibly generous of you. 180 00:07:34,628 --> 00:07:36,456 Well, this town has been good to me, 181 00:07:36,586 --> 00:07:38,414 so I need to give something back. 182 00:07:39,981 --> 00:07:41,896 The winner will just have to match 183 00:07:42,026 --> 00:07:43,114 my taste, 184 00:07:43,245 --> 00:07:44,420 my presentation, 185 00:07:44,551 --> 00:07:46,683 my holiday magic. 186 00:07:46,814 --> 00:07:48,293 That might be impossible. 187 00:07:48,424 --> 00:07:50,774 Well, Carson thinks so. 188 00:07:50,905 --> 00:07:52,297 He doesn't want the contest. 189 00:07:52,428 --> 00:07:54,038 He says it's silly. 190 00:07:54,169 --> 00:07:57,346 He feels that I should just sell the business to a developer 191 00:07:57,477 --> 00:07:58,652 and be done with it. 192 00:07:58,782 --> 00:07:59,740 No, that can't happen. 193 00:07:59,870 --> 00:08:01,045 Oh, gosh. 194 00:08:01,176 --> 00:08:04,048 I've given Carson the final say on the contest 195 00:08:04,179 --> 00:08:05,572 so that he'll go along with it. 196 00:08:05,702 --> 00:08:08,531 So, even if someone wins the contest, 197 00:08:08,662 --> 00:08:10,838 Carson has the ability to veto them, 198 00:08:10,968 --> 00:08:12,317 and the bakery still closes? 199 00:08:12,448 --> 00:08:14,319 I had to do something to keep the peace, 200 00:08:14,450 --> 00:08:15,886 but I trust my son. 201 00:08:16,017 --> 00:08:17,061 He'll do the right thing, 202 00:08:17,192 --> 00:08:18,933 especially at Christmas. 203 00:08:22,502 --> 00:08:24,982 He is handsome, isn't he? 204 00:08:25,113 --> 00:08:27,942 He moved here from Florida last spring. 205 00:08:29,421 --> 00:08:31,075 Wish I could enter the contest. 206 00:08:31,206 --> 00:08:32,250 Ah... 207 00:08:32,381 --> 00:08:34,818 You're like your mother. 208 00:08:34,949 --> 00:08:36,472 Not that I didn't try to change you into a baker 209 00:08:36,603 --> 00:08:37,908 when you were growing up. 210 00:08:38,039 --> 00:08:39,693 But it just wasn't your thing. 211 00:08:39,823 --> 00:08:40,998 You did teach me 212 00:08:41,129 --> 00:08:42,217 how to decorate the cakes and cookies. 213 00:08:42,347 --> 00:08:45,133 Oh, yes, and you can make food look so beautiful. 214 00:08:45,263 --> 00:08:46,395 I have you to thank for that. 215 00:08:48,919 --> 00:08:50,530 Brad! 216 00:08:56,231 --> 00:08:59,364 Brad, I'd like you to meet Holly. 217 00:08:59,495 --> 00:09:00,888 -Hi. -Hey. 218 00:09:01,018 --> 00:09:03,325 She's been coming to my shop since she was a little girl. 219 00:09:03,455 --> 00:09:06,328 She used to work here all through school, too, 220 00:09:06,458 --> 00:09:09,026 along with Loretta and Carson. 221 00:09:09,157 --> 00:09:11,289 Ah! Well, we, uh, we sort of met yesterday. 222 00:09:11,420 --> 00:09:12,943 -Oh! 223 00:09:13,074 --> 00:09:14,597 You remember that old inn 224 00:09:14,728 --> 00:09:17,339 that the French couple bought last spring? 225 00:09:17,469 --> 00:09:19,036 Yeah! I hear they've ruined the place. 226 00:09:19,167 --> 00:09:21,343 They've turned it into some snobby bistro 227 00:09:21,473 --> 00:09:23,693 that no one likes. 228 00:09:23,824 --> 00:09:27,567 Brad, uh, works as the pastry chef there. 229 00:09:27,697 --> 00:09:29,307 Oh... 230 00:09:31,483 --> 00:09:34,008 And what do you do, Holly? 231 00:09:34,138 --> 00:09:37,968 Oh, Holly, uh, is a food stylist in New York. 232 00:09:38,099 --> 00:09:40,928 She works for all the major magazines. 233 00:09:41,058 --> 00:09:42,669 That's very impressive. 234 00:09:42,799 --> 00:09:43,887 Thank you. 235 00:09:44,018 --> 00:09:45,062 Oh! I almost forgot. 236 00:09:45,193 --> 00:09:46,542 The contest. 237 00:09:48,326 --> 00:09:51,416 Here are a couple of the flyers. 238 00:09:51,547 --> 00:09:55,159 Now, one of our customers was nice enough to say 239 00:09:55,290 --> 00:09:57,684 that I could use their special events building. 240 00:09:57,814 --> 00:10:01,035 It's a lovely, gorgeous, old renovated barn. 241 00:10:01,165 --> 00:10:02,253 I think I went to a wedding there once! 242 00:10:02,384 --> 00:10:03,254 It's lovely. 243 00:10:03,385 --> 00:10:04,429 Lovely, yes. 244 00:10:04,560 --> 00:10:05,648 It's gonna be perfect. 245 00:10:05,779 --> 00:10:08,390 Mm. Well, thank you, and I can't wait. 246 00:10:08,520 --> 00:10:09,347 Oh. 247 00:10:09,478 --> 00:10:11,567 -Bye. -Bye 248 00:10:11,698 --> 00:10:13,525 Oh, gosh, look at the time. 249 00:10:13,656 --> 00:10:15,615 I have to go make a video call! 250 00:10:15,745 --> 00:10:17,747 -Have fun. 251 00:10:17,878 --> 00:10:19,793 Second Day of Christmas gingerbread to go. 252 00:10:19,923 --> 00:10:21,882 Thank you, Loretta. 253 00:10:32,675 --> 00:10:36,026 It's your Christmas bread! 254 00:10:36,157 --> 00:10:38,638 Oh, I didn't think you'd have time to make it this year, 255 00:10:38,768 --> 00:10:41,641 with the move and the contest. 256 00:10:41,771 --> 00:10:45,035 It has been your favorite since you were a child, Carson. 257 00:10:45,166 --> 00:10:47,516 I have never sold it in the bakery. 258 00:10:47,647 --> 00:10:49,039 It is only for you. 259 00:10:49,170 --> 00:10:52,652 Of course, I took time to make it! 260 00:10:53,957 --> 00:10:55,916 No one can bake like you, Mom. 261 00:10:57,526 --> 00:10:58,962 You know, I used to love this time of year. 262 00:10:59,093 --> 00:11:02,226 All those Christmas mornings in my snowsuit, 263 00:11:02,357 --> 00:11:03,488 with Dad, going tobogganing. 264 00:11:03,619 --> 00:11:06,622 Ohh, I remember it like it was yesterday. 265 00:11:06,753 --> 00:11:09,233 I would bundle you up to go outside. 266 00:11:09,364 --> 00:11:11,627 You weren't halfway down the sidewalk 267 00:11:11,758 --> 00:11:13,237 before you'd turn around, come back-- 268 00:11:13,368 --> 00:11:14,804 "I gotta use the bathroom!" 269 00:11:16,110 --> 00:11:17,459 Dad was so patient, 270 00:11:17,589 --> 00:11:19,026 waiting around for me right outside, 271 00:11:19,156 --> 00:11:20,418 while I was taking my time. 272 00:11:20,549 --> 00:11:21,985 He had a Thermos of hot coffee. 273 00:11:22,116 --> 00:11:23,117 He was fine. 274 00:11:23,247 --> 00:11:25,728 And getting you outside to run off energy 275 00:11:25,859 --> 00:11:27,512 was his Christmas duty. 276 00:11:27,643 --> 00:11:31,386 Mine was to get in there and work on that turkey. 277 00:11:32,822 --> 00:11:34,824 You know, I never did ask you before, 278 00:11:34,955 --> 00:11:37,131 but with the bakery keeping you so busy, 279 00:11:37,261 --> 00:11:39,655 did you enjoy making all those holiday dinners 280 00:11:39,786 --> 00:11:40,656 for us every year? 281 00:11:40,787 --> 00:11:42,310 Every one of 'em. 282 00:11:43,877 --> 00:11:45,922 Making a meal for your family 283 00:11:46,053 --> 00:11:47,881 to sit down and enjoy together, 284 00:11:48,011 --> 00:11:51,885 oh, that has always been a highlight for me. 285 00:11:55,715 --> 00:11:58,543 What are you smiling about? 286 00:11:58,674 --> 00:12:01,068 It's all this talk, 287 00:12:01,198 --> 00:12:04,201 it reminds me that I still love Christmas. 288 00:12:04,332 --> 00:12:07,422 Mm, now, I never doubted that for a moment, Carson. 289 00:12:07,552 --> 00:12:09,293 -Oh! 290 00:12:09,424 --> 00:12:11,121 Let me guess. 291 00:12:11,252 --> 00:12:12,122 Christian? 292 00:12:12,253 --> 00:12:15,299 -We have a date! 293 00:12:15,430 --> 00:12:17,258 You go on, Mom. 294 00:12:17,388 --> 00:12:19,739 I can't wait to show Madison to you 295 00:12:19,869 --> 00:12:20,783 at this time of year. 296 00:12:20,914 --> 00:12:24,439 The Christmas lights all over town. 297 00:12:24,569 --> 00:12:26,397 It sounds impressive. 298 00:12:26,528 --> 00:12:29,139 I can't wait for us to watch the Northern Lights. 299 00:12:29,270 --> 00:12:30,619 Now, that's a light show. 300 00:12:30,750 --> 00:12:34,275 Oh, that sounds so romantic. 301 00:12:34,405 --> 00:12:37,408 And it will be, because we'll be together. 302 00:12:37,539 --> 00:12:40,368 Do you ever wonder where we'd be 303 00:12:40,498 --> 00:12:44,111 if I had not taken that Alaskan cruise? 304 00:12:44,241 --> 00:12:46,069 No, I don't. 305 00:12:46,200 --> 00:12:47,331 And do you know why? 306 00:12:47,462 --> 00:12:48,768 Why? 307 00:12:48,898 --> 00:12:50,813 I never thought I'd fall in love again, 308 00:12:50,944 --> 00:12:52,554 and now that it has happened, 309 00:12:52,684 --> 00:12:54,904 I don't want to question it. 310 00:12:55,035 --> 00:12:56,514 And I certainly 311 00:12:56,645 --> 00:12:58,908 don't want to wonder what life would be like without you. 312 00:12:59,039 --> 00:13:01,041 Oh, I just hope your flight is not delayed 313 00:13:01,171 --> 00:13:03,173 because this storm is coming. 314 00:13:03,304 --> 00:13:04,696 Honey... 315 00:13:04,827 --> 00:13:06,611 I will make my way to Madison, 316 00:13:06,742 --> 00:13:09,005 storm or no storm. 317 00:13:09,136 --> 00:13:11,486 You can count on me being there for Christmas. 318 00:13:22,627 --> 00:13:23,585 Hey... 319 00:13:23,715 --> 00:13:25,456 Hey. 320 00:13:25,587 --> 00:13:27,415 I'm sorry about what I said. 321 00:13:27,545 --> 00:13:29,896 I'm sure your pastries are delicious. 322 00:13:30,026 --> 00:13:31,941 Your heard wrong about the inn, by the way. 323 00:13:32,072 --> 00:13:33,464 It does well with tourists and locals. 324 00:13:33,595 --> 00:13:34,726 The snobby ones, anyways. 325 00:13:36,903 --> 00:13:39,383 So... you live in New York? 326 00:13:39,514 --> 00:13:40,776 -Manhattan. -Ah. 327 00:13:40,907 --> 00:13:42,082 Then you must find Madison a bit dull. 328 00:13:42,212 --> 00:13:43,126 Bet you can't wait to get home. 329 00:13:43,257 --> 00:13:45,346 Madison is home. 330 00:13:45,476 --> 00:13:46,782 Thought Manhattan was home? 331 00:13:48,828 --> 00:13:52,396 Why are you entering the contest, anyway? 332 00:13:52,527 --> 00:13:54,224 I mean, you've got a great job at the inn. 333 00:13:54,355 --> 00:13:55,617 I've always wanted a place of my own, 334 00:13:55,747 --> 00:13:58,054 but that requires a large investment, 335 00:13:58,185 --> 00:14:00,404 so I'm just gonna win it instead. 336 00:14:01,797 --> 00:14:03,407 Thinking of entering the contest myself, 337 00:14:03,538 --> 00:14:05,061 but I'm not much of a baker. 338 00:14:05,192 --> 00:14:06,454 Ah, then I wouldn't waste your time. 339 00:14:06,584 --> 00:14:07,847 Excuse me? 340 00:14:07,977 --> 00:14:08,978 Oh, I don't mean to offend. 341 00:14:09,109 --> 00:14:11,328 It's just that... baking's very personal. 342 00:14:11,459 --> 00:14:13,330 You either have the touch or you don't. 343 00:14:13,461 --> 00:14:15,028 Wait. I thought baking was a science. 344 00:14:15,158 --> 00:14:16,725 Chemistry. 345 00:14:16,856 --> 00:14:18,596 Well, there are recipes, yeah, but... 346 00:14:18,727 --> 00:14:20,163 What did you bake this morning? 347 00:14:20,294 --> 00:14:21,904 Tarte Tatin. 348 00:14:22,035 --> 00:14:24,994 Tarte Tatin isn't exactly Christmas, though. 349 00:14:25,125 --> 00:14:27,692 I mean, people want sticky toffee pudding 350 00:14:27,823 --> 00:14:29,694 and gingerbread. 351 00:14:29,825 --> 00:14:32,784 Well, thank you for the advice, but... 352 00:14:32,915 --> 00:14:33,873 I gotta get going. 353 00:14:34,003 --> 00:14:35,439 Have a nice afternoon. 354 00:14:35,570 --> 00:14:37,441 -I'll see you around. -Yeah. 355 00:14:48,278 --> 00:14:49,671 So... 356 00:14:49,801 --> 00:14:51,716 did you run into any of the old gang? 357 00:14:51,847 --> 00:14:53,936 I didn't see anyone. 358 00:14:54,067 --> 00:14:56,243 Do you know a guy named Brad? 359 00:14:56,373 --> 00:14:58,158 He works at the inn? 360 00:14:58,288 --> 00:15:00,943 Oh! Is he the really handsome one? 361 00:15:01,074 --> 00:15:02,684 Is he really handsome, Holly? 362 00:15:02,814 --> 00:15:05,078 I didn't notice. He's the pastry chef? 363 00:15:05,208 --> 00:15:07,123 Oh, yeah. Yeah, I saw him at the grocery store. 364 00:15:07,254 --> 00:15:08,820 Oh, so he made an impression. 365 00:15:08,951 --> 00:15:11,301 Honey, I love your father, 366 00:15:11,432 --> 00:15:12,999 but I do notice a good-looking man, 367 00:15:13,129 --> 00:15:15,175 and Mrs. Rose thinks he's lovely. 368 00:15:15,305 --> 00:15:17,133 Mm, I'm not so sure about that. 369 00:15:17,264 --> 00:15:18,178 Why? 370 00:15:18,308 --> 00:15:19,875 He's entering the baking competition 371 00:15:20,006 --> 00:15:23,357 and something tells me that, if he wins, 372 00:15:23,487 --> 00:15:25,359 Mrs. Rose's will no longer be 373 00:15:25,489 --> 00:15:27,274 the place that we know and love. 374 00:15:28,579 --> 00:15:30,494 But he is a baker, right? 375 00:15:30,625 --> 00:15:32,061 Frenchpastries. 376 00:15:32,192 --> 00:15:34,324 Which isn't the spirit of Mrs. Rose's shop, 377 00:15:34,455 --> 00:15:36,674 and certainly not this time of year. 378 00:15:36,805 --> 00:15:40,069 Honey, I think you're missing the spirit of the holidays. 379 00:15:40,200 --> 00:15:41,636 He's just so overconfident. 380 00:15:41,766 --> 00:15:43,855 It's like he just assumes he's going to win. 381 00:15:43,986 --> 00:15:46,641 Oh, you do find him attractive, then. 382 00:15:46,771 --> 00:15:49,078 No. No, not at all. 383 00:15:49,209 --> 00:15:50,950 Well, what difference does it make to you, anyway? 384 00:15:51,080 --> 00:15:52,168 I mean, you're gonna be off to New York, 385 00:15:52,299 --> 00:15:53,648 and if Brad wins, 386 00:15:53,778 --> 00:15:56,085 he can bake all the flambés and clafoutis that he wants, 387 00:15:56,216 --> 00:15:57,608 and no one's gonna be here to stop him. 388 00:15:57,739 --> 00:15:59,654 I do love it when they light a flambé. 389 00:15:59,784 --> 00:16:01,351 -Mom. -Oh. Uh, I'm sorry. 390 00:16:01,482 --> 00:16:03,353 It's just... It's just so, uh... 391 00:16:03,484 --> 00:16:04,746 dramatic. 392 00:16:22,459 --> 00:16:25,201 This whole area here... 393 00:16:29,510 --> 00:16:31,294 Uh, good morning. 394 00:16:31,425 --> 00:16:33,209 Oh, morning, Holly. 395 00:16:33,340 --> 00:16:35,081 Who's that man? 396 00:16:35,211 --> 00:16:38,301 Oh, that... is a real estate developer. 397 00:16:38,432 --> 00:16:40,260 Carson is meeting with a few of them 398 00:16:40,390 --> 00:16:42,610 to make sure he gets a great deal. 399 00:16:42,740 --> 00:16:44,438 But the contest hasn't even started yet. 400 00:16:44,568 --> 00:16:46,353 I know. 401 00:16:46,483 --> 00:16:50,270 But Carson doesn't believe anyone will win the contest. 402 00:16:50,400 --> 00:16:51,662 Excuse me. 403 00:16:51,793 --> 00:16:55,362 I am going to go and start on tomorrow's desserts. 404 00:16:57,755 --> 00:16:59,670 Can I get you a coffee, Holly? On me. 405 00:16:59,801 --> 00:17:02,108 Are you selling the bakery to that man? 406 00:17:02,238 --> 00:17:03,848 -I know you love this place-- -I do. 407 00:17:03,979 --> 00:17:05,502 It was my first job. 408 00:17:05,633 --> 00:17:09,593 I mean, weekends, after school, summer holidays... vacations. 409 00:17:09,724 --> 00:17:12,248 You, Loretta, and I, practically grew up here. 410 00:17:12,379 --> 00:17:13,771 It's a business decision. 411 00:17:13,902 --> 00:17:15,295 You're forgetting about the contest. 412 00:17:15,425 --> 00:17:18,428 Look, it's a fun idea, and I support my mom, 413 00:17:18,559 --> 00:17:19,777 I do, 414 00:17:19,908 --> 00:17:21,736 but no one's gonna be able to bake like her. 415 00:17:21,866 --> 00:17:23,738 Your mom has found love again. 416 00:17:23,868 --> 00:17:25,957 That's a gift, Carson, 417 00:17:26,088 --> 00:17:29,570 but this-- this contest is very real to her. 418 00:17:29,700 --> 00:17:31,224 And besides, it's Christmas! 419 00:17:31,354 --> 00:17:33,400 Isn't the whole point love? 420 00:17:33,530 --> 00:17:34,662 Isn't the main point 421 00:17:34,792 --> 00:17:36,751 that it's better to give than receive? 422 00:17:36,881 --> 00:17:37,969 Exactly. 423 00:17:38,100 --> 00:17:39,884 -Here you go. -Thank you. 424 00:17:40,015 --> 00:17:41,756 I mean, are you really 425 00:17:41,886 --> 00:17:44,106 not going to let your mother give away the bakery? 426 00:17:44,237 --> 00:17:46,630 Look, if someone can truly bake like my mom, 427 00:17:46,761 --> 00:17:48,067 then the bakery's theirs. 428 00:17:48,197 --> 00:17:50,156 I just don't think anyone can do it. 429 00:17:50,286 --> 00:17:52,245 So, as a realist, 430 00:17:52,375 --> 00:17:53,507 I'm just getting prepared for when my mom moves away, 431 00:17:53,637 --> 00:17:55,335 and the town must move on. 432 00:17:55,465 --> 00:17:57,032 Have you told your mother how you feel? 433 00:17:57,163 --> 00:17:58,729 About selling the building? 434 00:17:58,860 --> 00:18:01,297 About her moving away. 435 00:18:03,778 --> 00:18:05,040 I've got-- I've got to get to work. 436 00:18:05,171 --> 00:18:06,172 Enjoy the coffee. 437 00:18:18,445 --> 00:18:19,707 Oh! Welcome home, Holly. 438 00:18:19,837 --> 00:18:21,622 We've missed you. 439 00:18:21,752 --> 00:18:22,797 I've missed you guys, too. 440 00:18:22,927 --> 00:18:24,712 What have you got there? 441 00:18:24,842 --> 00:18:26,583 Uh, I'm gonna try my hand at baking. 442 00:18:26,714 --> 00:18:28,890 You know, they have recipes online, huh? 443 00:18:29,020 --> 00:18:30,892 I know, but I'm old-fashioned, 444 00:18:31,022 --> 00:18:32,459 and this book looked like a classic. 445 00:18:32,589 --> 00:18:33,851 Sure is big enough. 446 00:18:33,982 --> 00:18:35,375 -I'll see you later. 447 00:18:35,505 --> 00:18:37,464 Okay. 448 00:18:37,594 --> 00:18:38,943 Brad? 449 00:18:39,074 --> 00:18:41,729 Oh, so lovely to see you. 450 00:18:41,859 --> 00:18:43,165 What are you making today? 451 00:18:43,296 --> 00:18:44,558 Well, I have crepes on my mind. 452 00:18:44,688 --> 00:18:46,516 Aw, crepes! 453 00:18:48,649 --> 00:18:50,129 -Nice to see you. -You too. 454 00:19:05,187 --> 00:19:07,102 Can I help you? 455 00:19:07,233 --> 00:19:09,539 Just I know that cookbook. It's a classic. 456 00:19:14,501 --> 00:19:16,285 Whatcha making? 457 00:19:16,416 --> 00:19:17,982 Shortbread. 458 00:19:18,113 --> 00:19:20,071 Oh, that's a good choice. It's nice and easy. 459 00:19:20,202 --> 00:19:23,031 I didn't choose it because of that. 460 00:19:23,162 --> 00:19:24,467 That's-- That's not what I meant. 461 00:19:24,598 --> 00:19:26,426 It's my favorite. 462 00:19:26,556 --> 00:19:28,428 Okay. 463 00:19:30,604 --> 00:19:33,650 Here, let me tell you my secret to making the best shortbread. 464 00:19:33,781 --> 00:19:36,653 You take unsalted butter and you add it to the bowl, 465 00:19:36,784 --> 00:19:37,915 and then you-- 466 00:19:38,046 --> 00:19:39,482 You know, I think I've got it handled, 467 00:19:39,613 --> 00:19:40,918 so if you'll excuse me, 468 00:19:41,049 --> 00:19:42,485 I've got to find the eggs. 469 00:19:42,616 --> 00:19:43,878 Actually, you don't put-- 470 00:19:44,008 --> 00:19:45,880 Have a lovely day, Brad. 471 00:19:55,716 --> 00:19:57,718 Aw, whoa. 472 00:19:57,848 --> 00:20:00,416 Looks like you just had a fight with the Pillsbury Doughboy 473 00:20:00,547 --> 00:20:01,809 and lost. 474 00:20:01,939 --> 00:20:03,332 Very funny. 475 00:20:03,463 --> 00:20:06,248 I'm trying to make shortbread the way Mrs. Rose does. 476 00:20:06,379 --> 00:20:07,293 Oh, well, let me help. 477 00:20:07,423 --> 00:20:08,946 -Whoa! -Mom, Mom, Mom, please, no. 478 00:20:09,077 --> 00:20:12,080 Mom, step away from the cookie pan. 479 00:20:13,255 --> 00:20:14,517 Well... 480 00:20:14,648 --> 00:20:16,432 since you've taken over my kitchen, 481 00:20:16,563 --> 00:20:18,347 you can both clean up the mess 482 00:20:18,478 --> 00:20:20,567 and put the presents under the tree. 483 00:20:22,743 --> 00:20:24,875 I'm just gonna put these in the oven first. 484 00:20:25,006 --> 00:20:28,096 I think they're gonna be really special. 485 00:20:32,143 --> 00:20:33,014 -Oh! -Oh, wow. 486 00:20:40,064 --> 00:20:41,065 Thanks. 487 00:20:41,196 --> 00:20:42,284 What? 488 00:20:42,415 --> 00:20:43,633 Mm-- 489 00:20:43,764 --> 00:20:45,113 Maybe you should you try one, dear. 490 00:20:47,550 --> 00:20:48,508 Oh! Dad, no. 491 00:20:48,638 --> 00:20:49,857 What? 492 00:20:49,987 --> 00:20:51,989 Dad, they didn't turn out the way I wanted them to. 493 00:20:53,295 --> 00:20:55,210 Aw, sweetie, you take after me. 494 00:20:55,341 --> 00:20:56,559 It's that simple. 495 00:20:56,690 --> 00:20:58,518 Yeah, I suck at baking. 496 00:20:58,648 --> 00:21:00,868 Don't be so hard on yourself. 497 00:21:00,998 --> 00:21:01,782 Yeah, but the cookies look really pretty. 498 00:21:01,912 --> 00:21:02,609 Yeah. 499 00:21:02,739 --> 00:21:04,524 No. 500 00:21:12,096 --> 00:21:13,272 Hey. 501 00:21:13,402 --> 00:21:15,535 I followed the recipe! 502 00:21:15,665 --> 00:21:17,188 It's just shortbread. Don't worry about it. 503 00:21:17,319 --> 00:21:19,365 More importantly, how's your life in New York? 504 00:21:19,495 --> 00:21:21,584 I applied for a job at Urban Gourmet. 505 00:21:21,715 --> 00:21:23,499 I really want it. 506 00:21:23,630 --> 00:21:24,805 I'm sure you'll get it. 507 00:21:26,633 --> 00:21:28,722 It's probably just the holidays, 508 00:21:28,852 --> 00:21:31,028 but sometimes my life in New York 509 00:21:31,159 --> 00:21:33,030 is not all it's cracked up to be. 510 00:21:33,161 --> 00:21:35,424 Sort of like the eggs in this shortbread. 511 00:21:35,555 --> 00:21:37,644 Oh! There-- There are no eggs in shortbread. 512 00:21:37,774 --> 00:21:39,254 -Oh, yes, there are. -No. 513 00:21:39,385 --> 00:21:40,690 Even I know that. 514 00:21:42,344 --> 00:21:43,258 Oh, no. 515 00:21:44,564 --> 00:21:46,087 I was following the sugar cookie recipe 516 00:21:46,217 --> 00:21:47,915 on the same page. 517 00:21:48,045 --> 00:21:49,656 At least, as far as the eggs are concerned. 518 00:21:49,786 --> 00:21:51,222 Oh. 519 00:21:51,353 --> 00:21:54,443 At least we have these to make up for it. 520 00:21:54,574 --> 00:21:55,749 Yeah, for now. 521 00:21:55,879 --> 00:21:58,752 But what about next Christmas? 522 00:22:07,326 --> 00:22:09,806 I have an announcement to make. 523 00:22:11,199 --> 00:22:13,767 I am entering Mrs. Rose's baking competition. 524 00:22:16,900 --> 00:22:17,771 Did you hear me? 525 00:22:19,642 --> 00:22:22,123 Are you sure, Holly? 526 00:22:23,820 --> 00:22:25,387 I think it's a great idea. 527 00:22:25,518 --> 00:22:28,129 Thank you, Dad, for being the only one who believes in me. 528 00:22:28,259 --> 00:22:30,958 Uh, he didn't even eat the shortbread. 529 00:22:34,004 --> 00:22:36,006 It was a rookie mistake. 530 00:22:36,137 --> 00:22:37,791 I misread the recipe. 531 00:22:37,921 --> 00:22:40,968 I mean, no one loves the 12 Days of Christmas baking 532 00:22:41,098 --> 00:22:42,448 more than I do, 533 00:22:42,578 --> 00:22:44,928 and Carson had a developer in the shop today, 534 00:22:45,059 --> 00:22:46,277 right under his mother's nose. 535 00:22:46,408 --> 00:22:47,496 It's not right. 536 00:22:47,627 --> 00:22:49,150 Your enthusiasm is admirable, sweetheart. 537 00:22:49,280 --> 00:22:50,978 I mean it, Dad. 538 00:22:51,108 --> 00:22:55,112 Mom, Caroline, the bake shop is pure Christmas magic, 539 00:22:55,243 --> 00:22:58,246 and the whole town deserves to have it exactly as it's been. 540 00:22:58,377 --> 00:23:00,248 Well, someone will win it, Holly. 541 00:23:00,379 --> 00:23:01,989 -Maybe the Brad guy. -Oh, yeah. 542 00:23:02,119 --> 00:23:03,207 That's what I'm worried about. 543 00:23:03,338 --> 00:23:05,340 Even if someone can bake like Mrs. Rose, 544 00:23:05,471 --> 00:23:06,559 and Carson agrees, 545 00:23:06,689 --> 00:23:07,864 once the lease is signed, 546 00:23:07,995 --> 00:23:10,998 they can do anything they want with the place. 547 00:23:11,128 --> 00:23:13,304 I know how to keep it just the way it is. 548 00:23:13,435 --> 00:23:15,437 Except for the whole, like, baking part. 549 00:23:16,656 --> 00:23:18,222 I can learn! 550 00:23:18,353 --> 00:23:20,094 I will learn! 551 00:23:21,704 --> 00:23:23,314 Well, you have our full support, 552 00:23:23,445 --> 00:23:25,186 and we'll do whatever we can. 553 00:23:25,316 --> 00:23:26,405 Yeah. Hey. 554 00:23:26,535 --> 00:23:27,928 To Holly... 555 00:23:28,058 --> 00:23:31,627 our newly-crowned holiday baker. 556 00:23:31,758 --> 00:23:33,281 -To Holly. -To Holly. 557 00:23:40,027 --> 00:23:42,377 We have one week before Christmas Eve, 558 00:23:42,508 --> 00:23:45,946 and so we're making only six of the 12 recipes 559 00:23:46,076 --> 00:23:48,035 that I bake each year. 560 00:23:48,165 --> 00:23:50,820 Now, as I stated in the contest rules, 561 00:23:50,951 --> 00:23:54,084 I will not be providing the recipes. 562 00:23:54,215 --> 00:23:56,043 Instead, 563 00:23:56,173 --> 00:23:57,610 each of you 564 00:23:57,740 --> 00:24:00,395 will taste a day's dessert 565 00:24:00,526 --> 00:24:01,875 and blindly duplicate it. 566 00:24:02,005 --> 00:24:04,094 You will go to the grocery store, 567 00:24:04,225 --> 00:24:05,269 buy your ingredients, 568 00:24:05,400 --> 00:24:07,010 and you will come back here 569 00:24:07,141 --> 00:24:08,447 and bake. 570 00:24:08,577 --> 00:24:12,015 Myself, Carson, and Loretta will be the judges. 571 00:24:12,146 --> 00:24:13,930 You will be judged on taste, 572 00:24:14,061 --> 00:24:15,366 presentation, 573 00:24:15,497 --> 00:24:17,281 and my favorite, 574 00:24:17,412 --> 00:24:19,109 "holiday magic." 575 00:24:19,240 --> 00:24:20,546 Uh... 576 00:24:20,676 --> 00:24:21,721 Yes, Vera? 577 00:24:21,851 --> 00:24:25,028 What exactly do you mean by holiday magic? 578 00:24:25,159 --> 00:24:27,422 Vera, if you have to ask... 579 00:24:31,426 --> 00:24:33,080 At the end of the baking day, 580 00:24:33,210 --> 00:24:36,257 whoever has the most points is the winner. 581 00:24:36,387 --> 00:24:38,999 Whoever has the fewest points is eliminated. 582 00:24:39,129 --> 00:24:41,044 Any more questions? 583 00:24:43,220 --> 00:24:44,961 Now, I grew up on my mother's baking 584 00:24:45,092 --> 00:24:47,311 and I know what the 12 Days of Christmas desserts 585 00:24:47,442 --> 00:24:49,183 are supposed to taste like. 586 00:24:49,313 --> 00:24:51,838 Which means if, in the end, no one's been able to achieve 587 00:24:51,968 --> 00:24:52,926 the level my mother has, 588 00:24:53,056 --> 00:24:53,970 no one wins. 589 00:24:54,101 --> 00:24:54,884 What? 590 00:24:55,015 --> 00:24:56,407 Is that really fair? 591 00:24:56,538 --> 00:24:58,497 I mean, we've all committed so much of our time to be here, 592 00:24:58,627 --> 00:25:00,368 and fight for a chance to win the bakery. 593 00:25:00,499 --> 00:25:01,587 I'm a fair man, 594 00:25:01,717 --> 00:25:03,850 and if someone can bake like my mother, 595 00:25:03,980 --> 00:25:05,329 then I won't stand in the way. 596 00:25:05,460 --> 00:25:08,681 But I also won't give over her legacy to just anyone. 597 00:25:08,811 --> 00:25:10,378 Okay, enough of that point. 598 00:25:10,509 --> 00:25:12,162 Let's get this contest rolling! 599 00:25:14,382 --> 00:25:17,080 The names of the recipes, all 12, 600 00:25:17,211 --> 00:25:18,517 are in this hat. 601 00:25:18,647 --> 00:25:23,043 I will draw one each day and it will be like a surprise. 602 00:25:23,173 --> 00:25:25,393 Okay, today... gingerbread! 603 00:25:32,618 --> 00:25:34,315 There you go. 604 00:25:41,844 --> 00:25:43,629 May the best baker win. 605 00:25:54,291 --> 00:25:56,076 -Hey. -Hey. 606 00:26:00,036 --> 00:26:01,603 You got everything you need? 607 00:26:01,734 --> 00:26:03,736 Yep! Got everything I need. 608 00:26:05,085 --> 00:26:06,695 You sure? 609 00:26:06,826 --> 00:26:08,392 Yeah. I'm sure. 610 00:26:08,523 --> 00:26:09,655 Okay, good. 611 00:26:09,785 --> 00:26:11,700 Good. 612 00:26:11,831 --> 00:26:13,789 Good. 613 00:26:26,236 --> 00:26:27,934 That sure is an impressive array of, uh... 614 00:26:28,064 --> 00:26:29,631 decorations. 615 00:26:29,762 --> 00:26:31,415 Tools of the trade, Brad. 616 00:26:31,546 --> 00:26:32,721 What are you gonna do 617 00:26:32,852 --> 00:26:34,418 to make your gingerbread people more stylish? 618 00:26:34,549 --> 00:26:36,290 Well, I prefer to focus 619 00:26:36,420 --> 00:26:39,206 on substance and taste. 620 00:26:42,165 --> 00:26:44,385 You know, so my gingerbread people 621 00:26:44,515 --> 00:26:47,040 will definitely not be fashionable. 622 00:26:50,130 --> 00:26:51,348 Oh, no. 623 00:26:51,479 --> 00:26:52,828 You okay? 624 00:26:52,959 --> 00:26:54,221 I forgot the egg. 625 00:26:54,351 --> 00:26:55,483 Oh. 626 00:26:55,614 --> 00:26:57,137 I mixed up the shortbread recipe 627 00:26:57,267 --> 00:26:59,139 with the gingerbread recipe. 628 00:26:59,269 --> 00:27:00,575 It's okay. You can have one of mine. 629 00:27:00,706 --> 00:27:02,664 -Here. -No, I'll make do without. 630 00:27:02,795 --> 00:27:04,318 It's not gonna taste good, though. 631 00:27:04,448 --> 00:27:07,669 Maybe I'll get extra points on presentation and magic. 632 00:27:35,305 --> 00:27:38,657 I'm surprised my gingerbread turned out so well, 633 00:27:38,787 --> 00:27:39,962 seeing as I forgot the egg. 634 00:27:40,093 --> 00:27:41,268 Well, like you said, 635 00:27:41,398 --> 00:27:43,270 it's the Christmas magic component of the contest. 636 00:27:48,536 --> 00:27:50,059 You know, a little extra icing 637 00:27:50,190 --> 00:27:51,713 might help liven up your cookie people, 638 00:27:51,844 --> 00:27:52,714 bring them a little joy. 639 00:27:52,845 --> 00:27:54,673 My cookies are fine, thanks. 640 00:27:57,197 --> 00:27:58,372 Hey, uh-- 641 00:27:58,502 --> 00:28:00,069 See? 642 00:28:00,200 --> 00:28:01,897 Pretty. 643 00:28:02,028 --> 00:28:04,987 My gingerpeople are a simple folk. 644 00:28:05,118 --> 00:28:08,556 What? Style can be simple. 645 00:28:08,687 --> 00:28:11,472 Okay! Time is up for today. 646 00:28:11,602 --> 00:28:14,649 Loretta will collect the cookies for judging. 647 00:28:16,303 --> 00:28:17,217 Good. 648 00:28:17,347 --> 00:28:19,610 Thank you, Loretta. 649 00:28:19,741 --> 00:28:21,961 Thanks. 650 00:28:23,745 --> 00:28:26,052 Let the judging begin! 651 00:28:31,840 --> 00:28:34,495 Mm. Mm-hmm. 652 00:28:36,889 --> 00:28:39,456 You brought the fan club. 653 00:28:39,587 --> 00:28:42,808 That's what family's for, isn't it? 654 00:28:42,938 --> 00:28:45,419 We are asking that each of you step forward 655 00:28:45,549 --> 00:28:46,812 when we call your name, 656 00:28:46,942 --> 00:28:49,815 so that we can announce the results. 657 00:28:49,945 --> 00:28:52,078 Loretta here will be keeping a running score 658 00:28:52,208 --> 00:28:54,471 of the final numbers. 659 00:28:54,602 --> 00:28:56,647 Wilma. 660 00:28:57,779 --> 00:28:59,259 Very good try. 661 00:28:59,389 --> 00:29:02,001 My final score is 7.5. 662 00:29:03,263 --> 00:29:04,525 I gave you a six. 663 00:29:06,353 --> 00:29:07,528 I gave you a four. 664 00:29:07,658 --> 00:29:10,531 Ooh... Tough judge. 665 00:29:10,661 --> 00:29:13,012 The girl's got taste. 666 00:29:17,233 --> 00:29:18,931 Brad. 667 00:29:20,454 --> 00:29:22,543 Well done. I gave you a nine. 668 00:29:23,631 --> 00:29:24,893 Eight. 669 00:29:25,024 --> 00:29:26,286 8.5. 670 00:29:28,070 --> 00:29:30,159 Looks like Brad's the one to beat. 671 00:29:31,465 --> 00:29:33,859 Okay, and last, but not least-- 672 00:29:33,989 --> 00:29:35,164 Holly? 673 00:29:37,340 --> 00:29:40,169 Final score, I gave you a six. 674 00:29:40,300 --> 00:29:43,042 I gave Holly a four. 675 00:29:43,172 --> 00:29:44,130 I gave you a six. 676 00:29:44,260 --> 00:29:45,305 Sorry. 677 00:29:47,176 --> 00:29:49,744 I'm no mathematician, but I think I won. 678 00:29:49,875 --> 00:29:52,747 I think I... didn't lose? 679 00:29:54,314 --> 00:29:56,664 In first place, no surprise, 680 00:29:56,795 --> 00:29:58,622 Brad Beauchamp. 681 00:30:05,716 --> 00:30:08,241 And the person that is going home today... 682 00:30:10,809 --> 00:30:11,810 ...Vera. 683 00:30:11,940 --> 00:30:14,160 -What? -I'm sorry. 684 00:30:15,944 --> 00:30:18,033 Thank you, and please, enjoy your gift basket. 685 00:30:21,036 --> 00:30:22,342 Enjoy! 686 00:30:22,472 --> 00:30:23,734 Congrats on staying in the game. 687 00:30:23,865 --> 00:30:25,345 Congratulations on winning... 688 00:30:25,475 --> 00:30:26,476 today. 689 00:30:26,607 --> 00:30:28,609 Ah, I think I got this. 690 00:30:28,739 --> 00:30:30,611 Mm, I think you're forgetting Carson. 691 00:30:40,055 --> 00:30:42,231 Oh! Look at the bundt cake. 692 00:30:42,362 --> 00:30:43,624 Hey, Mrs. Rose. 693 00:30:43,754 --> 00:30:44,799 Congratulations on the contest. 694 00:30:44,930 --> 00:30:46,235 It's really fun to watch. 695 00:30:46,366 --> 00:30:47,976 Oh, thank you, Caroline. 696 00:30:48,107 --> 00:30:49,804 You know, would you consider giving 697 00:30:49,935 --> 00:30:51,545 some of the leftovers to the audience? 698 00:30:51,675 --> 00:30:52,763 -Caroline! -What? 699 00:30:52,894 --> 00:30:54,853 I get hungry when I watch people bake. 700 00:30:56,245 --> 00:30:58,639 Well, I'll see what I can do. 701 00:30:58,769 --> 00:31:00,380 Holly, can I speak to you for just a moment? 702 00:31:00,510 --> 00:31:01,729 -Uh, yeah, sure. -Oh, good. 703 00:31:01,860 --> 00:31:03,774 Listen. 704 00:31:03,905 --> 00:31:07,256 that was a nice try today, but... 705 00:31:07,387 --> 00:31:08,997 you must remember 706 00:31:09,128 --> 00:31:11,347 that the secret to holiday baking 707 00:31:11,478 --> 00:31:12,827 is the magic. 708 00:31:12,958 --> 00:31:15,047 It's easier said than done. 709 00:31:15,177 --> 00:31:16,483 Oh, there's nothing easy about it. 710 00:31:16,613 --> 00:31:19,790 I have put a lifetime into my baking. 711 00:31:19,921 --> 00:31:23,925 Oh! Some of my earlier cookies were not even edible. 712 00:31:24,056 --> 00:31:25,231 I don't believe that. 713 00:31:25,361 --> 00:31:26,493 Oh, it's true! 714 00:31:26,623 --> 00:31:28,408 And I kept trying. 715 00:31:28,538 --> 00:31:30,889 Now, I know that this contest is only a week long, 716 00:31:31,019 --> 00:31:32,455 but I have faith in you. 717 00:31:32,586 --> 00:31:34,544 You can find the magic. 718 00:31:34,675 --> 00:31:37,156 And what is that, exactly? 719 00:31:37,286 --> 00:31:39,027 I know you told Vera, that if you had to ask... 720 00:31:39,158 --> 00:31:41,595 Ohh, she has been cooking for a long time. 721 00:31:41,725 --> 00:31:43,466 She should know better by now! 722 00:31:43,597 --> 00:31:45,773 But I will give you a hint. 723 00:31:46,948 --> 00:31:49,516 You have to find that part of you 724 00:31:49,646 --> 00:31:53,041 that understands the meaning of Christmas... 725 00:31:53,172 --> 00:31:57,828 and then you make that into an ingredient. 726 00:31:59,656 --> 00:32:02,790 It's not all about how the food looks. 727 00:32:02,921 --> 00:32:05,619 I know that I'm good at making food look pretty, 728 00:32:05,749 --> 00:32:07,186 but, for the taste... 729 00:32:08,927 --> 00:32:10,798 I'll try harder tomorrow. 730 00:32:10,929 --> 00:32:12,278 I know you will! 731 00:32:12,408 --> 00:32:14,019 I know you will. 732 00:32:20,939 --> 00:32:22,853 "Magic." 733 00:32:24,594 --> 00:32:25,682 I don't know if I can 734 00:32:25,813 --> 00:32:27,597 get the hang of this whole baking thing. 735 00:32:27,728 --> 00:32:28,642 Guess I take after Mom. 736 00:32:28,772 --> 00:32:29,948 And you. 737 00:32:30,078 --> 00:32:32,124 Hey! Don't include me in your cookie capers. 738 00:32:32,254 --> 00:32:34,213 You know I'm more of 739 00:32:34,343 --> 00:32:36,737 a savory/spicy sauce kinda gal. 740 00:32:36,867 --> 00:32:37,956 Well, I don't think 741 00:32:38,086 --> 00:32:40,610 barbecue-flavored cookies are gonna cut it. 742 00:32:40,741 --> 00:32:42,264 Not at Christmastime. 743 00:32:42,395 --> 00:32:45,572 Fourth of July? Now, that would be a hit. 744 00:32:47,095 --> 00:32:49,228 So, tell me why we're going to the Madison again? 745 00:32:49,358 --> 00:32:50,620 I'm just curious. 746 00:32:50,751 --> 00:32:52,840 Oh, is that what you call it, curiosity? 747 00:32:52,971 --> 00:32:55,408 Now, I thought we were stalking the competition. 748 00:32:55,538 --> 00:32:57,062 Mm, I think you mean "staking out." 749 00:32:57,192 --> 00:32:58,977 I'm pretty sure I mean stalking. 750 00:32:59,107 --> 00:33:00,195 And are we? 751 00:33:00,326 --> 00:33:02,502 No. Brad won't even be there. 752 00:33:02,632 --> 00:33:05,070 Oh. Well, in that case, 753 00:33:05,200 --> 00:33:07,159 let's show you the new-and-improved inn, 754 00:33:07,289 --> 00:33:09,378 without the handsome pastry chef there to bother us. 755 00:33:09,509 --> 00:33:11,293 Now you sound like Mom. 756 00:33:13,339 --> 00:33:15,254 Do you think he's handsome? 757 00:33:15,384 --> 00:33:17,082 Well, what does it matter what I think? 758 00:33:17,212 --> 00:33:18,561 -Oh, you're so right. -Oh? 759 00:33:18,692 --> 00:33:21,173 It doesn't-- it doesn't matter. Not a bit. 760 00:33:26,134 --> 00:33:27,788 I mean, I have to admit it. 761 00:33:27,918 --> 00:33:30,051 It's... nice. 762 00:33:30,182 --> 00:33:32,053 Mm-hmm. I mean, I know how much you loved the old inn, 763 00:33:32,184 --> 00:33:33,707 and it had its charm, 764 00:33:33,837 --> 00:33:36,318 but this place is elegant, 765 00:33:36,449 --> 00:33:39,452 and Madison needed a place for romantic nights. 766 00:33:39,582 --> 00:33:41,715 So, speaking of romance, how is your love life? 767 00:33:41,845 --> 00:33:43,586 Mm. 768 00:33:43,717 --> 00:33:45,197 Ah, it didn't go so well with, uh... 769 00:33:45,327 --> 00:33:46,850 Jasper? Jackson? 770 00:33:46,981 --> 00:33:48,852 -Jacob. -Jacob, right. 771 00:33:48,983 --> 00:33:50,724 No, things didn't work out. 772 00:33:50,854 --> 00:33:54,641 And before you say it, yes, I broke up with him. 773 00:33:54,771 --> 00:33:56,686 Because...? 774 00:33:56,817 --> 00:33:58,210 We want different things. 775 00:33:58,340 --> 00:34:01,865 I mean, I want a man who values a family and a home life, 776 00:34:01,996 --> 00:34:03,041 and Jacob was a workaholic. 777 00:34:05,260 --> 00:34:06,174 What? 778 00:34:06,305 --> 00:34:08,263 You are a workaholic, sister, dear. 779 00:34:09,525 --> 00:34:11,266 I know how to take time off, 780 00:34:11,397 --> 00:34:12,702 like coming home for Christmas 781 00:34:12,833 --> 00:34:14,835 and spending quality time with my sister. 782 00:34:14,965 --> 00:34:16,445 Mm. Fair point. 783 00:34:16,576 --> 00:34:19,231 But being alone in the big city just sounds plain wrong. 784 00:34:19,361 --> 00:34:21,842 I don't need a boyfriend to be happy. 785 00:34:21,972 --> 00:34:23,626 And while we're on the subject, 786 00:34:23,757 --> 00:34:25,628 are you still pining over Marshall? 787 00:34:25,759 --> 00:34:26,629 I don't pine. 788 00:34:26,760 --> 00:34:27,587 -Mm. -I don't! 789 00:34:27,717 --> 00:34:28,849 I mean, I cry once, 790 00:34:28,979 --> 00:34:31,156 delete, block, and I move on. 791 00:34:31,286 --> 00:34:33,636 So... no one new? 792 00:34:33,767 --> 00:34:35,551 Not yet. 793 00:34:35,682 --> 00:34:37,510 But, come the New Year, 794 00:34:37,640 --> 00:34:39,468 I plan on downloading a dating app 795 00:34:39,599 --> 00:34:41,253 and getting myself back out there. 796 00:34:41,383 --> 00:34:42,428 Good for you. 797 00:34:42,558 --> 00:34:44,082 I can't do the online thing. 798 00:34:44,212 --> 00:34:47,476 Well, look, I get you've always been career-oriented, 799 00:34:47,607 --> 00:34:49,261 but a little romance goes a long way. 800 00:34:49,391 --> 00:34:51,263 I know, and I will meet someone. 801 00:34:51,393 --> 00:34:52,394 The old-fashioned way. 802 00:34:52,525 --> 00:34:53,656 Eventually. 803 00:34:55,223 --> 00:34:56,355 Well, any news on that job? 804 00:34:56,485 --> 00:34:57,704 Not yet. 805 00:34:59,184 --> 00:35:03,144 Oh, does Mrs. Rose bake mille-feuille? 806 00:35:03,275 --> 00:35:04,537 Definitely not. 807 00:35:04,667 --> 00:35:07,105 I guess we know what Brad plans to do 808 00:35:07,235 --> 00:35:08,802 if he wins the competition. 809 00:35:08,932 --> 00:35:10,282 Well, why don't we ask him? 810 00:35:15,722 --> 00:35:17,332 Hey, Holly. 811 00:35:17,463 --> 00:35:18,464 Hi. 812 00:35:18,594 --> 00:35:20,118 This is a surprise. 813 00:35:20,248 --> 00:35:21,554 I didn't think that you would be here. 814 00:35:21,684 --> 00:35:23,295 I work here. 815 00:35:23,425 --> 00:35:27,386 Yes, but I don't pastry chefs keep early hours? 816 00:35:27,516 --> 00:35:30,128 We do. I adjusted my schedule for the baking contest 817 00:35:30,258 --> 00:35:33,827 and I just popped by to check on preparations for tomorrow. 818 00:35:33,957 --> 00:35:35,263 I'm Caroline, Holly's sister. 819 00:35:35,394 --> 00:35:37,483 Oh, sorry. I should have introduced you. 820 00:35:37,613 --> 00:35:39,006 Brad Beauchamp. 821 00:35:39,137 --> 00:35:41,051 You're Holly's main competition. 822 00:35:42,488 --> 00:35:44,968 Well, uh, enjoy your pastries, 823 00:35:45,099 --> 00:35:46,492 even if they're not one of Mrs. Rose's 824 00:35:46,622 --> 00:35:48,058 12 Days of Christmas confections. 825 00:35:56,850 --> 00:35:58,765 So, are you sure 826 00:35:58,895 --> 00:36:01,115 there's nothing going on between you and Brad? 827 00:36:02,247 --> 00:36:03,378 Positive. 828 00:36:03,509 --> 00:36:05,380 I mean, no doubt he's just another workaholic 829 00:36:05,511 --> 00:36:07,861 that doesn't want to sacrifice his ambitions for family. 830 00:36:07,991 --> 00:36:11,256 He probably grew up with a rich family in Palm Beach 831 00:36:11,386 --> 00:36:13,345 and went to some fancy school in Paris. 832 00:36:13,475 --> 00:36:15,129 Now, it's a shame, 833 00:36:15,260 --> 00:36:17,958 'cause Christmas is the most romantic time of year. 834 00:36:18,088 --> 00:36:20,830 The only present I want this year is the bakery. 835 00:36:20,961 --> 00:36:22,310 And you'd really give up 836 00:36:22,441 --> 00:36:24,138 your work and your life in New York to run it? 837 00:36:24,269 --> 00:36:25,313 If you're asking me 838 00:36:25,444 --> 00:36:27,097 if I've thought this all the way through... 839 00:36:27,228 --> 00:36:28,142 I am. 840 00:36:28,273 --> 00:36:30,492 Not really. 841 00:36:30,623 --> 00:36:32,364 You know, Mrs. Rose would be very upset if you won 842 00:36:32,494 --> 00:36:33,495 and then, I don't know, 843 00:36:33,626 --> 00:36:34,975 let her lifelong dream go out of business 844 00:36:35,105 --> 00:36:37,238 just because you want to be in Manhattan. 845 00:36:37,369 --> 00:36:38,457 That would never happen. 846 00:36:38,587 --> 00:36:40,110 Because you'd let Brad do the baking? 847 00:36:41,721 --> 00:36:43,766 I mean, I think we both know 848 00:36:43,897 --> 00:36:45,638 that my winning is a long shot. 849 00:36:45,768 --> 00:36:48,293 Remember, I can't actually bake. 850 00:36:48,423 --> 00:36:49,424 Yeah. 851 00:36:49,555 --> 00:36:51,209 Hey. Holly. Caroline. 852 00:36:51,339 --> 00:36:52,427 Mind if I join you? 853 00:36:52,558 --> 00:36:53,515 No, not at all. 854 00:36:53,646 --> 00:36:54,995 I'm heading out. 855 00:36:55,125 --> 00:36:57,171 All this watching you bake your heart out 856 00:36:57,302 --> 00:36:58,607 has exhausted me, 857 00:36:58,738 --> 00:36:59,739 so good luck tomorrow, Holly. 858 00:36:59,869 --> 00:37:01,436 And be kind to my sister. 859 00:37:01,567 --> 00:37:02,698 Always. 860 00:37:02,829 --> 00:37:03,873 Happy Christmas. 861 00:37:04,004 --> 00:37:05,353 Oh, Happy Christmas. 862 00:37:05,484 --> 00:37:08,269 It's good to see everybody so full of holiday cheer. 863 00:37:08,400 --> 00:37:10,315 Thank you... for the wine. 864 00:37:14,493 --> 00:37:16,364 I hope you win the contest. 865 00:37:16,495 --> 00:37:18,410 It would be awesome having you move back to Madison. 866 00:37:18,540 --> 00:37:20,325 That's lovely, Loretta, 867 00:37:20,455 --> 00:37:22,631 but we both know that's unlikely. 868 00:37:22,762 --> 00:37:24,720 I'm surprised you didn't enter the competition. 869 00:37:24,851 --> 00:37:27,810 You must be quite the baker after all these years. 870 00:37:27,941 --> 00:37:29,769 Mrs. Rose has taught me a lot, for sure, 871 00:37:29,899 --> 00:37:31,466 but running a small business? 872 00:37:31,597 --> 00:37:33,076 I don't think I'd enjoy that. 873 00:37:33,207 --> 00:37:35,253 I prefer to be at the front of the shop, 874 00:37:35,383 --> 00:37:36,471 serving customers, 875 00:37:36,602 --> 00:37:37,907 seeing how much they enjoy the food. 876 00:37:38,038 --> 00:37:39,996 That really makes me happy. 877 00:37:40,127 --> 00:37:41,781 You're lucky you know what makes you happy. 878 00:37:41,911 --> 00:37:42,999 Most people don't. 879 00:37:43,130 --> 00:37:44,087 Do you? 880 00:37:44,218 --> 00:37:47,613 Of course. I love my job. 881 00:37:47,743 --> 00:37:49,397 Then we're both lucky. 882 00:37:49,528 --> 00:37:50,659 Yes, we are. 883 00:37:56,186 --> 00:37:57,753 Can I ask you for some dating advice? 884 00:37:57,884 --> 00:37:58,841 Ahem. 885 00:37:58,972 --> 00:38:02,192 Uh, I'm not exactly a dating expert, 886 00:38:02,323 --> 00:38:05,021 but, um, go ahead. 887 00:38:05,152 --> 00:38:06,893 Have you ever asked a man out? 888 00:38:07,023 --> 00:38:08,677 No. Wait! 889 00:38:08,808 --> 00:38:09,765 Yes. 890 00:38:09,896 --> 00:38:11,376 Once. In college. 891 00:38:11,506 --> 00:38:12,638 Did he say yes? 892 00:38:12,768 --> 00:38:15,380 No. He had a girlfriend. 893 00:38:18,339 --> 00:38:20,123 Loretta... 894 00:38:20,254 --> 00:38:22,474 You've liked Carson since high school. 895 00:38:22,604 --> 00:38:24,650 I can't believe you haven't asked him out yet. 896 00:38:24,780 --> 00:38:26,042 Is it that obvious? 897 00:38:26,173 --> 00:38:27,130 Mm-hmm. 898 00:38:27,261 --> 00:38:29,089 I've tried. Sort of. 899 00:38:29,219 --> 00:38:31,265 I mean, I don't think he even knows I exist, 900 00:38:31,396 --> 00:38:33,441 even though I've worked at the bakery all these years. 901 00:38:33,572 --> 00:38:35,225 Well, then maybe now is perfect. 902 00:38:35,356 --> 00:38:36,749 People keep telling me that Christmas 903 00:38:36,879 --> 00:38:38,838 is the most romantic time of the year. 904 00:38:38,968 --> 00:38:40,492 I don't think I'd be able to handle the rejection 905 00:38:40,622 --> 00:38:41,884 if he said no. 906 00:38:42,015 --> 00:38:43,103 He won't. 907 00:38:43,233 --> 00:38:45,323 I mean, you're-- You're adorable. 908 00:38:45,453 --> 00:38:46,628 You're smart. 909 00:38:46,759 --> 00:38:48,238 You're kind. 910 00:38:48,369 --> 00:38:49,631 And... 911 00:38:49,762 --> 00:38:52,547 his mother already approves of you. 912 00:38:52,678 --> 00:38:55,071 Have you, uh, told his mom about your feelings? 913 00:38:55,202 --> 00:38:57,726 No. Why? 914 00:38:57,857 --> 00:38:59,772 She is the person who knows him best 915 00:38:59,902 --> 00:39:02,383 and she might be quite helpful. 916 00:39:08,433 --> 00:39:09,347 Bye. 917 00:39:09,477 --> 00:39:10,565 Heading home so soon? 918 00:39:10,696 --> 00:39:12,306 I've got to get a good night's sleep 919 00:39:12,437 --> 00:39:14,090 if I'm gonna kick your butt tomorrow. 920 00:39:14,221 --> 00:39:15,309 Oh, ho, ho, ho. 921 00:39:15,440 --> 00:39:17,572 Well, I doubt the recipe will be mille-feuille. 922 00:39:17,703 --> 00:39:19,618 Are you seriously telling me you don't know 923 00:39:19,748 --> 00:39:21,141 what the 12 desserts of Christmas are? 924 00:39:21,271 --> 00:39:22,969 Of course I know what they are. I was teasing. 925 00:39:24,579 --> 00:39:25,624 Hey, do you have a minute? 926 00:39:25,754 --> 00:39:26,799 Let me show you something. 927 00:39:26,929 --> 00:39:28,366 Uh... sure. 928 00:39:36,286 --> 00:39:37,200 It's beautiful. 929 00:39:37,331 --> 00:39:39,115 Like a snowy mountain. 930 00:39:40,290 --> 00:39:41,683 What is it? 931 00:39:41,814 --> 00:39:43,468 It's a pavlova. 932 00:39:43,598 --> 00:39:45,948 Prior to today, I had never heard of it, 933 00:39:46,079 --> 00:39:47,863 but there's an Australian family 934 00:39:47,994 --> 00:39:49,648 staying with us at the inn right now, 935 00:39:49,778 --> 00:39:51,432 and they requested it for Christmas dinner. 936 00:39:51,563 --> 00:39:53,782 Apparently, it's a holiday tradition Down Under. 937 00:39:53,913 --> 00:39:56,350 Oh, before you go, I have something for you. 938 00:40:05,011 --> 00:40:06,404 What is it? 939 00:40:06,534 --> 00:40:08,971 It's the remainder of the mille-feuille I made today. 940 00:40:09,102 --> 00:40:10,973 I saw how much you liked it. 941 00:40:12,105 --> 00:40:13,323 Thank you. 942 00:40:13,454 --> 00:40:16,326 Yeah, I know it's not a "Mrs. Rose" special, 943 00:40:16,457 --> 00:40:18,764 but it's pretty darn good with morning coffee. 944 00:40:20,113 --> 00:40:22,376 Well, I'm sure they'll love it. 945 00:40:22,507 --> 00:40:24,509 -Goodnight. -Goodnight. 946 00:40:27,120 --> 00:40:29,078 This is really nice, Mom. 947 00:40:29,209 --> 00:40:30,645 We don't get to do this all that often. 948 00:40:30,776 --> 00:40:32,952 So, how does shopping in Madison 949 00:40:33,082 --> 00:40:34,736 compare to New York? 950 00:40:34,867 --> 00:40:37,435 Uh... less crowds. 951 00:40:37,565 --> 00:40:38,958 More families. 952 00:40:39,088 --> 00:40:41,047 Cute local businesses. 953 00:40:41,177 --> 00:40:44,354 In other words, it's, uh, it's more fun. 954 00:40:44,485 --> 00:40:45,878 Careful, Holly. 955 00:40:46,008 --> 00:40:48,707 You're starting to sound like you miss it here. 956 00:40:52,798 --> 00:40:53,842 Hi, Brad! 957 00:40:53,973 --> 00:40:55,322 Hey! 958 00:40:55,453 --> 00:40:56,497 Doing a little shopping? 959 00:40:56,628 --> 00:40:57,455 Oh, I'm done shopping. 960 00:40:57,585 --> 00:40:58,673 Oh, Holly mentioned 961 00:40:58,804 --> 00:41:00,632 that you showed her a pavlova you made. 962 00:41:00,762 --> 00:41:01,676 Did she? 963 00:41:01,807 --> 00:41:03,809 Ooh, it sounds spectacular. 964 00:41:03,939 --> 00:41:05,506 Now, if you'll excuse me, 965 00:41:05,637 --> 00:41:07,290 I'm gonna head home and I'm gonna 966 00:41:07,421 --> 00:41:08,553 let you two discuss the contest. 967 00:41:11,207 --> 00:41:12,208 So, 968 00:41:12,339 --> 00:41:14,123 any other presents to buy? 969 00:41:14,254 --> 00:41:16,125 Uh, no, I'm all done. 970 00:41:16,256 --> 00:41:18,867 Ah. I'm actually contemplating buying this scarf. 971 00:41:20,260 --> 00:41:22,480 It looks, uh... warm. 972 00:41:22,610 --> 00:41:24,307 Well, it's my first Christmas outside of Florida, 973 00:41:24,438 --> 00:41:26,440 so I think I need warm. 974 00:41:26,571 --> 00:41:27,397 Mm. 975 00:41:27,528 --> 00:41:28,834 -It's warm, you know... -Yeah. 976 00:41:28,964 --> 00:41:30,096 But is it fashionable? 977 00:41:30,226 --> 00:41:31,793 You're from New York, right, so, thoughts? 978 00:41:31,924 --> 00:41:34,361 I mean, that scarf is all the rage in Manhattan. 979 00:41:34,492 --> 00:41:36,102 -Done. Buying it. -No, no, no! 980 00:41:36,232 --> 00:41:37,756 I was just kidding. 981 00:41:37,886 --> 00:41:39,497 New Yorkers do not kid about fashion. 982 00:41:39,627 --> 00:41:41,150 I'm not a New Yorker. I'm a local girl. 983 00:41:41,281 --> 00:41:42,456 Okay, well, local girl, 984 00:41:42,587 --> 00:41:44,240 it's too late, I'm buying it, it's mine. 985 00:41:44,371 --> 00:41:45,590 Uh, Brad? 986 00:41:45,720 --> 00:41:46,460 Yeah? 987 00:41:46,591 --> 00:41:47,679 We're really late. 988 00:41:47,809 --> 00:41:48,723 Oh, shoot! 989 00:41:48,854 --> 00:41:49,855 -I'm gonna go pay for this. -Okay. 990 00:41:49,985 --> 00:41:51,726 -Yeah. - Okay. 991 00:41:51,857 --> 00:41:53,206 I love this scarf! 992 00:42:06,001 --> 00:42:07,089 Hmm. 993 00:42:07,220 --> 00:42:09,091 Sticky Toffee Pudding! 994 00:42:09,222 --> 00:42:10,136 -Yes! -You're excited. 995 00:42:10,266 --> 00:42:11,877 It's my favorite. 996 00:42:45,824 --> 00:42:48,391 I've never had sticky toffee pudding. 997 00:42:48,522 --> 00:42:50,132 What? 998 00:42:50,263 --> 00:42:51,656 You've worked here all these years 999 00:42:51,786 --> 00:42:53,309 and you've never tried it? 1000 00:42:53,440 --> 00:42:55,007 It's a 12 Days of Christmas classic. 1001 00:42:55,137 --> 00:42:56,574 Crazy, right? 1002 00:42:56,704 --> 00:42:58,576 It's never appealed to me. I think it's the name. 1003 00:42:58,706 --> 00:43:00,534 What's it taste like? 1004 00:43:00,665 --> 00:43:02,014 Sticky toffee. 1005 00:43:13,068 --> 00:43:14,069 Here. 1006 00:43:14,200 --> 00:43:15,201 You should try some of the good stuff 1007 00:43:15,331 --> 00:43:17,029 before you judge the rest. 1008 00:43:21,163 --> 00:43:22,425 It's good, right? 1009 00:43:22,556 --> 00:43:24,558 It's amazing. 1010 00:43:26,255 --> 00:43:28,170 Um... 1011 00:43:28,301 --> 00:43:29,258 Carson, 1012 00:43:29,389 --> 00:43:30,912 can I ask you something? 1013 00:43:31,043 --> 00:43:32,784 Yeah, yeah. What is it? 1014 00:43:36,352 --> 00:43:38,833 Who do you think, um, will win? 1015 00:43:38,964 --> 00:43:40,356 No one. 1016 00:43:40,487 --> 00:43:43,403 I mean, none of these people can touch my mother's baking. 1017 00:43:43,533 --> 00:43:45,840 With her gone, the shop's better off closing. 1018 00:43:45,971 --> 00:43:48,277 You don't really think that, do you? 1019 00:43:48,408 --> 00:43:49,975 It's the end of an era. 1020 00:43:51,280 --> 00:43:53,195 I've gotta get this. 1021 00:43:55,110 --> 00:43:57,722 Okay, ladies and Brad, 1022 00:43:57,852 --> 00:43:59,724 time to put those puddin's in the oven. 1023 00:44:18,525 --> 00:44:20,658 Oh... there's something on your face there. 1024 00:44:21,833 --> 00:44:24,009 Yeah, just a little higher. 1025 00:44:24,139 --> 00:44:26,185 Ah, just the top of-- 1026 00:44:26,315 --> 00:44:27,316 Actually, can I--? 1027 00:44:27,447 --> 00:44:29,362 Yeah. Thanks. 1028 00:44:38,197 --> 00:44:39,372 Got it. 1029 00:44:39,502 --> 00:44:41,113 Thanks. 1030 00:44:45,204 --> 00:44:46,858 Could you step forward, Holly? 1031 00:44:51,079 --> 00:44:52,124 Eight. 1032 00:44:53,603 --> 00:44:55,127 Eight and a half. 1033 00:44:55,257 --> 00:44:56,258 Wow. 1034 00:44:56,389 --> 00:44:57,738 Your pudding seems to be 1035 00:44:57,869 --> 00:44:59,914 a favorite with my mom and Loretta, 1036 00:45:00,045 --> 00:45:02,351 but it just didn't do it for me. 1037 00:45:02,482 --> 00:45:04,266 -Not sticky enough? 1038 00:45:04,397 --> 00:45:06,529 It just didn't taste right. 1039 00:45:06,660 --> 00:45:08,749 I'm not feeling the magic. 1040 00:45:10,272 --> 00:45:11,796 Holly, I'm giving you a four. 1041 00:45:14,059 --> 00:45:16,191 Let me add up the scores. 1042 00:45:18,803 --> 00:45:21,109 Congratulations, Holly. 1043 00:45:21,240 --> 00:45:23,633 You have survived another round! 1044 00:45:23,764 --> 00:45:26,724 -Thank you and enjoy! -Sorry. 1045 00:45:30,031 --> 00:45:32,120 Hey. Congrats. 1046 00:45:33,295 --> 00:45:34,383 Thank you. 1047 00:45:34,514 --> 00:45:36,124 Brad, Holly-- 1048 00:45:36,255 --> 00:45:39,301 would you mind staying and cleaning together? 1049 00:45:39,432 --> 00:45:41,434 Two sets of hands make for light work. 1050 00:45:41,564 --> 00:45:43,262 Uh, yeah, sure. 1051 00:45:43,392 --> 00:45:45,655 Oh, good. Thank you. 1052 00:45:45,786 --> 00:45:47,962 Delicious. How could you give her a four? 1053 00:45:48,093 --> 00:45:49,442 -It's so good. -She still made it through. 1054 00:45:49,572 --> 00:45:50,443 She's got another chance. 1055 00:45:55,013 --> 00:45:57,624 Hey! 1056 00:45:57,755 --> 00:46:00,932 Mm! This is delicious. 1057 00:46:05,414 --> 00:46:07,112 Oh, wow! 1058 00:46:07,242 --> 00:46:09,027 I don't think I'd be able to tell the difference 1059 00:46:09,157 --> 00:46:10,680 between yours and Mrs. Rose's. 1060 00:46:10,811 --> 00:46:12,726 Yeah, but yours is beautiful. 1061 00:46:12,857 --> 00:46:16,077 Mine looks like sticky mud. 1062 00:46:16,208 --> 00:46:19,124 Ah, a little bit. 1063 00:46:19,254 --> 00:46:22,170 I think I need to work on my decorating skills. 1064 00:46:22,301 --> 00:46:24,042 Mm-mm. Just takes practice. 1065 00:46:26,348 --> 00:46:28,698 Until tomorrow. 1066 00:46:28,829 --> 00:46:30,700 Actually, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind 1067 00:46:30,831 --> 00:46:33,268 giving me a holiday tour of Madison? 1068 00:46:33,399 --> 00:46:34,922 Holiday tour? 1069 00:46:35,053 --> 00:46:38,056 Yeah. Yeah, you're the local girl, right? 1070 00:46:38,186 --> 00:46:39,884 Show me the Christmas sights. 1071 00:46:41,102 --> 00:46:42,887 All right. You're on. 1072 00:46:43,017 --> 00:46:44,714 Okay. 1073 00:46:46,586 --> 00:46:47,892 So have you heard about 1074 00:46:48,022 --> 00:46:49,850 "Winter Storm Megan" that's coming in? 1075 00:46:49,981 --> 00:46:53,375 Yeah, it's supposed to be the biggest blizzard on record. 1076 00:46:53,506 --> 00:46:56,030 Ooh. I love snowstorms. 1077 00:46:56,161 --> 00:46:57,466 Really? 1078 00:46:57,597 --> 00:46:59,077 What do you love about them? 1079 00:47:00,600 --> 00:47:03,124 Something about the way the snow whirls and twirls 1080 00:47:03,255 --> 00:47:06,606 and coats everything in this cottony blanket of white, 1081 00:47:06,736 --> 00:47:08,695 like a frozen cloud. 1082 00:47:08,826 --> 00:47:10,001 And even though there's wind, 1083 00:47:10,131 --> 00:47:12,525 there's this silence 1084 00:47:12,655 --> 00:47:14,744 that's so serene. 1085 00:47:14,875 --> 00:47:16,834 You make it sound so beautiful. 1086 00:47:18,183 --> 00:47:19,967 Well, if it does happen, this will be my first. 1087 00:47:20,098 --> 00:47:22,013 I'm so jealous! 1088 00:47:22,143 --> 00:47:24,232 It's your first time experiencing it? 1089 00:47:25,494 --> 00:47:26,495 Well, given my luck, 1090 00:47:26,626 --> 00:47:28,106 I'll probably be stuck on the turnpike 1091 00:47:28,236 --> 00:47:30,630 instead of tucked away by a cozy fire. 1092 00:47:30,760 --> 00:47:32,371 Well, just keep an eye on the weather. 1093 00:47:32,501 --> 00:47:34,286 Maybe you'll be lucky. 1094 00:47:37,811 --> 00:47:41,075 A local artist brings these every year. 1095 00:47:41,206 --> 00:47:42,729 They're so beautiful. 1096 00:47:42,860 --> 00:47:44,687 Mm. 1097 00:47:44,818 --> 00:47:46,515 Which one's your favorite? 1098 00:47:46,646 --> 00:47:48,343 I love this one. 1099 00:47:48,474 --> 00:47:50,041 Mm. Excuse me? 1100 00:47:50,171 --> 00:47:51,956 Can I take one of these? 1101 00:47:53,131 --> 00:47:54,567 Thanks. 1102 00:47:55,742 --> 00:47:57,309 Merry Christmas. 1103 00:47:58,745 --> 00:48:00,355 So, have you set up a tree yet? 1104 00:48:00,486 --> 00:48:02,053 I'm working on it. 1105 00:48:02,183 --> 00:48:03,315 Oh, you better get on that. 1106 00:48:03,445 --> 00:48:05,970 Yes, ma'am. 1107 00:48:08,842 --> 00:48:10,278 Mm. Thank you. 1108 00:48:10,409 --> 00:48:11,323 Wanna go through the gardens? 1109 00:48:11,453 --> 00:48:12,628 Yes! 1110 00:48:12,759 --> 00:48:14,630 They're beautiful this time of year. 1111 00:48:14,761 --> 00:48:15,980 Oh, yeah? 1112 00:48:19,418 --> 00:48:21,550 So how was Christmas in Florida? 1113 00:48:21,681 --> 00:48:23,770 Hot and humid. 1114 00:48:23,901 --> 00:48:24,989 But very festive. 1115 00:48:25,119 --> 00:48:26,164 Yeah. 1116 00:48:26,294 --> 00:48:28,209 We know how to celebrate, that's for sure. 1117 00:48:28,340 --> 00:48:29,994 Mm-hmm. 1118 00:48:30,124 --> 00:48:32,474 Hey, why do you want the bakery so badly? 1119 00:48:32,605 --> 00:48:35,390 Um... 1120 00:48:35,521 --> 00:48:37,479 For my memories. 1121 00:48:37,610 --> 00:48:39,525 My childhood. 1122 00:48:42,528 --> 00:48:46,358 You know, I worked at the shop all through school. 1123 00:48:46,488 --> 00:48:48,882 And there's a lot of love there. 1124 00:48:49,013 --> 00:48:50,492 And the baking, 1125 00:48:50,623 --> 00:48:52,103 and the happiness it brings people... 1126 00:48:52,233 --> 00:48:53,713 It's magic. 1127 00:48:54,932 --> 00:48:57,238 All that time I spent 1128 00:48:57,369 --> 00:49:00,198 with helping Mrs. Rose decorate cakes and cookies 1129 00:49:00,328 --> 00:49:03,157 is what inspired me to become a food stylist. 1130 00:49:04,419 --> 00:49:07,292 I suppose I'm just afraid 1131 00:49:07,422 --> 00:49:08,684 that if the bakery closes, 1132 00:49:08,815 --> 00:49:10,382 I'll lose that part of myself, too. 1133 00:49:10,512 --> 00:49:12,471 Hmm. 1134 00:49:12,601 --> 00:49:15,691 But would you really be happy as a small-town business owner? 1135 00:49:17,998 --> 00:49:20,000 Honestly? 1136 00:49:20,131 --> 00:49:23,961 I think I would be happier running the bakery in Madison 1137 00:49:24,091 --> 00:49:25,745 than I am in New York. 1138 00:49:25,875 --> 00:49:29,053 So, yes, I would be happy in the bakeshop. 1139 00:49:29,183 --> 00:49:30,489 You wouldn't miss 1140 00:49:30,619 --> 00:49:32,665 all those stylish Manhattan friends 1141 00:49:32,795 --> 00:49:34,188 if you stayed here? 1142 00:49:34,319 --> 00:49:35,798 See, I love New York. 1143 00:49:35,929 --> 00:49:37,017 I do. 1144 00:49:37,148 --> 00:49:38,236 I love my work. 1145 00:49:38,366 --> 00:49:41,282 But being close to friends and family 1146 00:49:41,413 --> 00:49:44,111 and the places you love, doing the things you love, 1147 00:49:44,242 --> 00:49:46,026 nothing can beat it. 1148 00:49:46,157 --> 00:49:48,594 The contest has shown me that. 1149 00:49:48,724 --> 00:49:50,726 Well, I guess we both really want to win then. 1150 00:49:50,857 --> 00:49:52,163 We do... 1151 00:49:52,293 --> 00:49:53,338 but it's a moot point. 1152 00:49:53,468 --> 00:49:54,556 Why's that? 1153 00:49:54,687 --> 00:49:57,168 You're the star baker! 1154 00:49:57,298 --> 00:49:59,822 I was second from the bottom today. 1155 00:49:59,953 --> 00:50:03,739 Winning the bakery is a fantasy for me. 1156 00:50:05,263 --> 00:50:06,220 Hmm. 1157 00:50:06,351 --> 00:50:07,830 I mean, realistically, 1158 00:50:07,961 --> 00:50:10,616 I'll go back to New York and to my job, 1159 00:50:10,746 --> 00:50:13,880 and you will be the new owner of Mrs. Rose's Bakery. 1160 00:50:14,011 --> 00:50:16,056 Well, not if Carson has anything to say about it. 1161 00:50:16,187 --> 00:50:17,797 I don't think even Carson 1162 00:50:17,927 --> 00:50:18,754 would be able to tell the difference 1163 00:50:18,885 --> 00:50:20,800 between your baking and his mom's. 1164 00:50:20,930 --> 00:50:22,628 -Wow. -Mm? 1165 00:50:22,758 --> 00:50:24,369 -Now, that is a compliment. -I know, right? 1166 00:50:29,069 --> 00:50:29,896 Ooh, it's cold. 1167 00:50:30,027 --> 00:50:30,723 Yeah. 1168 00:50:30,853 --> 00:50:31,985 Let's get a move-on? 1169 00:50:32,116 --> 00:50:33,900 -Yeah, let's go. -Okay. 1170 00:50:39,862 --> 00:50:41,473 So, this is me. 1171 00:50:41,603 --> 00:50:44,389 What a lovely place to grow up. 1172 00:50:45,651 --> 00:50:46,608 Hey, thanks for showing me 1173 00:50:46,739 --> 00:50:48,610 what a Madison Christmas is all about. 1174 00:50:48,741 --> 00:50:51,787 And thank you for walking me home. 1175 00:50:51,918 --> 00:50:53,876 And thank you for indulging my gallantry. 1176 00:51:01,014 --> 00:51:02,755 Until tomorrow. 1177 00:51:04,017 --> 00:51:05,540 -Goodnight. -Goodnight. 1178 00:51:26,257 --> 00:51:27,823 Holly? 1179 00:51:27,954 --> 00:51:30,174 What are you doing here so early? 1180 00:51:31,392 --> 00:51:33,525 What are you doing here so early? 1181 00:51:33,655 --> 00:51:35,309 I just came to practice my decorating skills. 1182 00:51:35,440 --> 00:51:36,658 Why are you decorating? 1183 00:51:36,789 --> 00:51:38,007 Do you know what the next dessert is? 1184 00:51:38,138 --> 00:51:39,487 What do you think it's gonna be? 1185 00:51:41,228 --> 00:51:43,100 Maybe one of the cookies. 1186 00:51:43,230 --> 00:51:45,102 I was practicing on my baking. 1187 00:51:45,232 --> 00:51:46,886 Cookies, huh? 1188 00:51:47,016 --> 00:51:48,148 Which ones? 1189 00:51:48,279 --> 00:51:50,411 You'll have to wait and find out. 1190 00:51:53,980 --> 00:51:55,460 Okay. 1191 00:52:40,113 --> 00:52:41,767 Enjoy! 1192 00:52:46,728 --> 00:52:48,774 Ooh. 1193 00:52:48,904 --> 00:52:52,517 Today, we sent another contestant home, 1194 00:52:52,647 --> 00:52:54,562 leaving you four finalists. 1195 00:52:55,824 --> 00:52:58,175 Only three recipes left 1196 00:52:58,305 --> 00:53:01,526 and we will announce the winner. 1197 00:53:01,656 --> 00:53:03,658 After I do the final taste test. 1198 00:53:03,789 --> 00:53:07,401 Well, Christian and I came up with a little twist. 1199 00:53:08,620 --> 00:53:11,405 Whoever the last baker is 1200 00:53:11,536 --> 00:53:14,191 will place their dessert next to mine. 1201 00:53:14,321 --> 00:53:16,976 We will blindfold Carson 1202 00:53:17,106 --> 00:53:19,587 and then he will do his final taste test. 1203 00:53:19,718 --> 00:53:21,459 My dear, 1204 00:53:21,589 --> 00:53:24,026 if you pick my baking over the winner, 1205 00:53:24,157 --> 00:53:27,639 then we will sell the bakery, 1206 00:53:27,769 --> 00:53:30,250 but if you pick the winner over mine, 1207 00:53:30,381 --> 00:53:32,470 then they will have won the bakery, 1208 00:53:32,600 --> 00:53:33,819 fair and square. 1209 00:53:35,168 --> 00:53:36,474 Challenge accepted. 1210 00:53:36,604 --> 00:53:37,779 Oh! Good! 1211 00:53:37,910 --> 00:53:38,737 Wonderful! 1212 00:53:38,867 --> 00:53:39,738 I knew you'd understand. 1213 00:53:39,868 --> 00:53:41,043 Okay, back to work! 1214 00:53:41,174 --> 00:53:42,393 Back to work! 1215 00:53:45,483 --> 00:53:47,572 You thinking what I'm thinking, Mom? 1216 00:53:47,702 --> 00:53:49,748 Oh, I'm way ahead of you, daughter. 1217 00:53:49,878 --> 00:53:52,054 Congrats to you both. 1218 00:53:52,185 --> 00:53:53,317 -Thanks, Mom. -Thank you. 1219 00:53:53,447 --> 00:53:55,188 Uh, Brad, I was wondering if you'd like 1220 00:53:55,319 --> 00:53:56,885 to join our family this evening. 1221 00:53:57,016 --> 00:53:58,887 We're gonna finish trimming the Christmas tree. 1222 00:53:59,018 --> 00:53:59,975 I'm sure Brad's busy. 1223 00:54:00,106 --> 00:54:01,629 No, I would-- I would love to. 1224 00:54:01,760 --> 00:54:03,196 Wonderful! 1225 00:54:03,327 --> 00:54:04,589 Oh, and don't forget to bring your cookies-- 1226 00:54:04,719 --> 00:54:05,851 both of you-- 1227 00:54:05,981 --> 00:54:09,594 so I can serve them while we decorate. 1228 00:54:10,682 --> 00:54:13,554 Okay, Mom, let's go. 1229 00:54:13,685 --> 00:54:14,816 I guess we'd better get cleaned up then. 1230 00:54:14,947 --> 00:54:17,123 Yeah. 1231 00:54:21,693 --> 00:54:23,434 I'm not a baker, but... 1232 00:54:23,564 --> 00:54:24,957 she really is improving. 1233 00:54:25,087 --> 00:54:26,219 Well, she really wants to win. 1234 00:54:26,350 --> 00:54:27,655 Well, she won't. 1235 00:54:27,786 --> 00:54:29,048 Well, we can't be sure. 1236 00:54:29,178 --> 00:54:30,267 Oh, Brad. 1237 00:54:30,397 --> 00:54:31,746 You're a gentleman, 1238 00:54:31,877 --> 00:54:33,661 but you're clearly the frontrunner. 1239 00:54:33,792 --> 00:54:35,402 All we ask 1240 00:54:35,533 --> 00:54:38,275 is that you continue the 12 Days of Christmas baking 1241 00:54:38,405 --> 00:54:39,841 when you own the place. 1242 00:54:39,972 --> 00:54:41,887 I promise. 1243 00:54:43,062 --> 00:54:44,542 Is that Holly? 1244 00:54:44,672 --> 00:54:46,805 Yeah. 1245 00:54:46,935 --> 00:54:49,198 Aw. Wasn't she adorable? 1246 00:54:49,329 --> 00:54:50,896 She is. I mean... 1247 00:54:51,026 --> 00:54:52,245 was. 1248 00:54:52,376 --> 00:54:53,594 Mom. 1249 00:54:54,856 --> 00:54:57,294 Why are you showing Brad baby photos of me? 1250 00:54:57,424 --> 00:54:58,686 Because you're adorable. 1251 00:54:58,817 --> 00:55:00,035 Your mom didn't show it to me. 1252 00:55:00,166 --> 00:55:01,385 I saw it. 1253 00:55:01,515 --> 00:55:03,822 You really were adorable, by the way. 1254 00:55:03,952 --> 00:55:07,347 Thanks. Uh, why don't we finish trimming the Christmas tree? 1255 00:55:15,355 --> 00:55:18,271 Okay, so, I didn't expect to make it to the final four, 1256 00:55:18,402 --> 00:55:19,316 but I have a feeling that these cookies 1257 00:55:19,446 --> 00:55:20,795 are going to be really good. 1258 00:55:21,927 --> 00:55:23,537 Thanks, sweetie. 1259 00:55:23,668 --> 00:55:24,538 -Let's have some. -All right. 1260 00:55:24,669 --> 00:55:25,626 Mm. 1261 00:55:28,368 --> 00:55:31,502 Oh, did you put an egg in again? 1262 00:55:31,632 --> 00:55:34,200 You know what, it has really, really good crunch, dear. 1263 00:55:34,331 --> 00:55:35,201 Mm-hmm. Crunch. 1264 00:55:35,332 --> 00:55:37,203 Okay, well, try one of Brad's. 1265 00:55:37,334 --> 00:55:38,857 It's not so bad, I mean... 1266 00:55:40,293 --> 00:55:42,034 -Thanks, honey. -Thanks. 1267 00:55:44,253 --> 00:55:46,430 Oh... Now, that's a Christmas cookie. 1268 00:55:46,560 --> 00:55:47,474 Mm-hmm. 1269 00:55:47,605 --> 00:55:49,128 Oh, that's good. 1270 00:55:49,258 --> 00:55:51,043 -Your classic shortbread. -That's really good. 1271 00:55:51,173 --> 00:55:53,088 It's just shortbread, guys, it's nothing special. 1272 00:55:53,219 --> 00:55:54,394 -Melts in your mouth. -Mm-hmm. 1273 00:55:54,525 --> 00:55:56,091 Thanks. Thanks, guys. 1274 00:55:56,222 --> 00:55:57,092 Thanks. 1275 00:55:57,223 --> 00:55:58,180 Holly! 1276 00:55:59,747 --> 00:56:00,748 Excuse me. 1277 00:56:02,794 --> 00:56:04,883 Oh, so good! 1278 00:56:05,013 --> 00:56:06,798 We have to be nicer to her. 1279 00:56:09,757 --> 00:56:11,368 Hey. 1280 00:56:11,498 --> 00:56:12,934 Sorry about that. 1281 00:56:13,065 --> 00:56:14,371 I, uh, didn't mean to-- 1282 00:56:14,501 --> 00:56:15,459 No, it's-- it's fine. 1283 00:56:15,589 --> 00:56:17,548 Just my sister and my dad and... 1284 00:56:17,678 --> 00:56:18,766 Yeah, I get it. 1285 00:56:18,897 --> 00:56:20,464 Family during the holidays, right? 1286 00:56:20,594 --> 00:56:22,248 Yeah. 1287 00:56:23,597 --> 00:56:24,685 Um... 1288 00:56:24,816 --> 00:56:26,818 Please, sit. 1289 00:56:31,344 --> 00:56:33,607 Speaking of family... 1290 00:56:33,738 --> 00:56:35,261 the competition's on Christmas Eve. 1291 00:56:35,392 --> 00:56:37,306 What about Christmas Day? 1292 00:56:37,437 --> 00:56:39,613 Are you going to catch a flight to Florida? 1293 00:56:39,744 --> 00:56:40,745 Yeah, I thought about it. 1294 00:56:40,875 --> 00:56:42,311 Briefly. 1295 00:56:42,442 --> 00:56:45,402 But, um, I don't have a lot of family left in Fort Myers, 1296 00:56:45,532 --> 00:56:48,317 so, uh, thought it would be nice to have a white Christmas, 1297 00:56:48,448 --> 00:56:49,406 for once. 1298 00:56:49,536 --> 00:56:51,582 That's funny. 1299 00:56:51,712 --> 00:56:54,802 When you live north, you go south for the winter, 1300 00:56:54,933 --> 00:56:56,761 and you want to stay for the deep freeze. 1301 00:56:56,891 --> 00:56:58,284 Yeah. 1302 00:56:58,415 --> 00:57:00,460 I like to go against the grain a little bit. 1303 00:57:00,591 --> 00:57:02,810 Makes life more exciting. 1304 00:57:04,072 --> 00:57:05,465 Can I ask you something? 1305 00:57:05,596 --> 00:57:06,901 Yeah. Anything. 1306 00:57:07,032 --> 00:57:09,513 You have to be completely honest with me. 1307 00:57:09,643 --> 00:57:12,341 That's all I'll ever be with you, Holly. 1308 00:57:14,822 --> 00:57:16,650 If I'm so bad, 1309 00:57:16,781 --> 00:57:18,609 how did I make it to the top four? 1310 00:57:18,739 --> 00:57:21,263 I mean, was everybody else just worse than me, or...? 1311 00:57:24,092 --> 00:57:25,354 Okay, I get it. 1312 00:57:25,485 --> 00:57:27,531 I'm not good but I'm not the worst. 1313 00:57:27,661 --> 00:57:29,271 Yet. 1314 00:57:29,402 --> 00:57:31,404 You want honesty, right? 1315 00:57:31,535 --> 00:57:32,666 Yes, please. 1316 00:57:35,539 --> 00:57:37,279 You need to put more emotion into it. 1317 00:57:39,194 --> 00:57:41,545 But I thought baking was just chemistry. 1318 00:57:41,675 --> 00:57:44,199 Follow a recipe perfectly, 1319 00:57:44,330 --> 00:57:45,505 and then you decorate it perfectly, 1320 00:57:45,636 --> 00:57:47,812 and it turns out perfect? 1321 00:57:47,942 --> 00:57:49,248 You're forgetting 1322 00:57:49,378 --> 00:57:51,206 the third category Mrs. Rose mentioned. 1323 00:57:52,338 --> 00:57:54,166 The magic. 1324 00:57:54,296 --> 00:57:56,385 Yeah. 1325 00:57:56,516 --> 00:57:58,170 How you feel about the bakeshop, 1326 00:57:58,300 --> 00:58:01,565 all those reasons you told me you wanted to win... 1327 00:58:01,695 --> 00:58:03,088 that needs to be added to the mix 1328 00:58:03,218 --> 00:58:05,003 of everything you're making. 1329 00:58:09,181 --> 00:58:10,574 Hey, do you think your parents would mind 1330 00:58:10,704 --> 00:58:12,314 if we got out of here for a little bit? 1331 00:58:13,838 --> 00:58:16,275 I don't think they'd mind at all. 1332 00:58:16,405 --> 00:58:18,059 All right, let's go. 1333 00:58:19,234 --> 00:58:20,845 Come on, let's go. 1334 00:58:27,286 --> 00:58:28,766 Okay, now you gotta-- you gotta stir the batter. 1335 00:58:28,896 --> 00:58:31,072 That's it, only put some heart into it. 1336 00:58:33,205 --> 00:58:34,467 -All right. -There you go. Okay. Now. 1337 00:58:34,598 --> 00:58:36,600 Smell the nutmeg. Mm? 1338 00:58:36,730 --> 00:58:38,036 Mm! 1339 00:58:38,166 --> 00:58:39,907 Mm-hmm. 1340 00:58:40,038 --> 00:58:42,170 Now, instead of looking at the recipe, 1341 00:58:42,301 --> 00:58:43,868 I want you to feel it, 1342 00:58:43,998 --> 00:58:45,260 and then decide how much nutmeg to put in, 1343 00:58:45,391 --> 00:58:47,088 and then taste the batter. 1344 00:58:47,219 --> 00:58:48,829 Okay. 1345 00:58:48,960 --> 00:58:50,788 Uh... 1346 00:58:50,918 --> 00:58:52,311 that's it. 1347 00:58:52,441 --> 00:58:53,530 Too much? 1348 00:58:53,660 --> 00:58:55,662 Well, don't ask! 1349 00:58:55,793 --> 00:58:56,924 You gotta feel it, taste it. 1350 00:58:57,055 --> 00:58:59,361 Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay. 1351 00:59:02,669 --> 00:59:03,931 I think it needs more? 1352 00:59:04,062 --> 00:59:05,280 Don't ask. 1353 00:59:05,411 --> 00:59:06,717 Feel. Taste. 1354 00:59:06,847 --> 00:59:08,327 Mm... 1355 00:59:12,331 --> 00:59:13,462 I think that's enough. 1356 00:59:13,593 --> 00:59:15,508 All right. 1357 00:59:15,639 --> 00:59:18,206 Stir it in good. 1358 00:59:18,337 --> 00:59:19,643 -Okay. -Yeah. 1359 00:59:21,645 --> 00:59:22,559 I think it's good! 1360 00:59:22,689 --> 00:59:23,777 Perfect. 1361 00:59:23,908 --> 00:59:25,387 Mm-kay. Let's pour it in. 1362 00:59:25,518 --> 00:59:26,650 Let's do this. 1363 00:59:26,780 --> 00:59:29,000 Okay. 1364 00:59:29,130 --> 00:59:30,654 Yeah, that's it. 1365 00:59:30,784 --> 00:59:32,873 Beautiful. 1366 00:59:33,004 --> 00:59:33,961 Nice. 1367 00:59:34,092 --> 00:59:35,354 Bailey's? 1368 00:59:35,484 --> 00:59:37,704 Yes, please. 1369 00:59:48,976 --> 00:59:51,588 I can't believe this cheesecake turned out so good. 1370 00:59:51,718 --> 00:59:52,763 You were right. 1371 01:00:01,162 --> 01:00:03,382 I should go. 1372 01:00:03,512 --> 01:00:05,297 I'll drive you home. 1373 01:00:05,427 --> 01:00:06,298 No, no. It's not a long walk. 1374 01:00:06,428 --> 01:00:08,082 No. I-I insist. 1375 01:00:09,693 --> 01:00:11,564 Then can I take some cheesecake with me? 1376 01:00:11,695 --> 01:00:12,739 For homework. 1377 01:00:12,870 --> 01:00:15,394 You know, "homework" gives me another idea. 1378 01:00:17,483 --> 01:00:19,050 Really? 1379 01:00:23,968 --> 01:00:25,665 Are you sure the owners won't mind? 1380 01:00:25,796 --> 01:00:27,101 Yeah, no, they'll be fast asleep, 1381 01:00:27,232 --> 01:00:28,407 and that part of the inn's 1382 01:00:28,537 --> 01:00:29,364 far enough away that no one can hear us. 1383 01:00:29,495 --> 01:00:30,627 I feel like a spy. 1384 01:00:30,757 --> 01:00:32,367 You are. A baking spy. 1385 01:00:35,849 --> 01:00:38,112 All right. 1386 01:00:40,158 --> 01:00:43,422 Okay, now, the flour and sugar are under the island there. 1387 01:00:43,552 --> 01:00:44,815 Wait, I thought you were showing me the kitchen, 1388 01:00:44,945 --> 01:00:46,120 not putting me to work. 1389 01:00:46,251 --> 01:00:47,644 Well, you said you wanted homework, right? 1390 01:00:47,774 --> 01:00:50,037 This is sort of like homework. 1391 01:00:50,168 --> 01:00:51,386 I hated homework in high school. 1392 01:00:54,041 --> 01:00:55,086 Okay. 1393 01:00:55,216 --> 01:00:57,436 Here we go. 1394 01:00:57,566 --> 01:00:59,220 Oh, and also, grab those two bowls, please? 1395 01:00:59,351 --> 01:01:01,440 Thank you. 1396 01:01:09,013 --> 01:01:10,884 You're right, by the way. 1397 01:01:11,015 --> 01:01:14,105 I didn't bring you here just to show you the kitchen. 1398 01:01:14,235 --> 01:01:15,541 Then... why? 1399 01:01:15,672 --> 01:01:17,499 I have a confession to make. 1400 01:01:18,979 --> 01:01:21,242 What confession? 1401 01:01:21,373 --> 01:01:23,505 I kinda forgot to make the croissants 1402 01:01:23,636 --> 01:01:25,072 for the breakfast menu tomorrow. 1403 01:01:25,203 --> 01:01:27,509 Oh! Oh, that's a problem. 1404 01:01:27,640 --> 01:01:28,815 Yeah. 1405 01:01:28,946 --> 01:01:31,383 Yeah, I-I-I've just been so busy with the contest, 1406 01:01:31,513 --> 01:01:32,950 and it just kind of slipped my mind. 1407 01:01:33,080 --> 01:01:34,168 So do you want to make them now? 1408 01:01:34,299 --> 01:01:35,300 Will you help? 1409 01:01:35,430 --> 01:01:36,649 Confession. 1410 01:01:36,780 --> 01:01:37,650 You hate croissants? 1411 01:01:37,781 --> 01:01:38,956 Oh, I love them, 1412 01:01:39,086 --> 01:01:40,958 and I've always wanted to know how to make them. 1413 01:01:41,088 --> 01:01:42,437 Excellent. 1414 01:01:47,138 --> 01:01:49,096 It's a lovely room. 1415 01:01:49,227 --> 01:01:51,185 It's more lovely with you in it. 1416 01:01:52,665 --> 01:01:54,232 Here, come on, let's, uh, 1417 01:01:54,362 --> 01:01:55,537 test out our homework. 1418 01:01:55,668 --> 01:01:58,715 I can't believe I made these. 1419 01:01:58,845 --> 01:02:01,021 Well... helped. 1420 01:02:01,152 --> 01:02:02,544 We make a good team. 1421 01:02:02,675 --> 01:02:05,896 Cheesecake, croissants... 1422 01:02:06,026 --> 01:02:07,724 You're a great teacher. 1423 01:02:07,854 --> 01:02:10,509 Oh, no. You just needed a little encouragement. 1424 01:02:14,034 --> 01:02:15,557 I have another confession. 1425 01:02:15,688 --> 01:02:18,560 Why am I not surprised? 1426 01:02:19,997 --> 01:02:22,564 There are no croissants on the menu tomorrow. 1427 01:02:36,187 --> 01:02:37,884 Doesn't make sense. 1428 01:02:38,015 --> 01:02:39,407 How is it possible? 1429 01:02:39,538 --> 01:02:41,235 Maybe it's a conspiracy. 1430 01:02:41,366 --> 01:02:43,281 Uh, trouble, ladies? 1431 01:02:43,411 --> 01:02:44,456 There's no nutmeg. 1432 01:02:44,586 --> 01:02:45,587 None. 1433 01:02:45,718 --> 01:02:47,372 It's completely gone. 1434 01:02:47,502 --> 01:02:49,374 What, at Christmas? 1435 01:02:49,504 --> 01:02:50,984 The shipment got stuck in "Winter Storm Megan" 1436 01:02:51,115 --> 01:02:52,246 that's coming this way. 1437 01:02:52,377 --> 01:02:53,987 Not much we can do. 1438 01:02:54,118 --> 01:02:56,250 But nutmeg is a key ingredient. 1439 01:02:56,381 --> 01:02:59,123 None of us will win if there's no nutmeg. 1440 01:03:10,874 --> 01:03:11,875 Where did you go? 1441 01:03:12,005 --> 01:03:13,006 Home. 1442 01:03:13,137 --> 01:03:15,008 I have a stash of nutmeg. 1443 01:03:15,139 --> 01:03:17,054 Remember, we used some last night? 1444 01:03:17,184 --> 01:03:19,012 Thank you! 1445 01:03:22,059 --> 01:03:24,409 Nathalie... Wilma... 1446 01:03:24,539 --> 01:03:25,932 nutmeg's on me. 1447 01:03:29,240 --> 01:03:31,329 Let's do this. 1448 01:03:34,941 --> 01:03:36,987 Good try, Wilma. 1449 01:03:41,382 --> 01:03:43,558 Good job. 1450 01:03:48,085 --> 01:03:49,434 Wow, I'm really impressed. 1451 01:03:52,480 --> 01:03:54,308 The contest is almost over. 1452 01:03:54,439 --> 01:03:55,570 Yeah, can't wait. 1453 01:03:55,701 --> 01:03:56,963 Worried about the blind tasting? 1454 01:03:57,094 --> 01:03:58,617 Not at all. 1455 01:03:58,747 --> 01:04:01,054 I know my mom's baking better than anyone. 1456 01:04:01,185 --> 01:04:02,229 I know how important it is 1457 01:04:02,360 --> 01:04:04,014 to be with family during the holidays. 1458 01:04:04,144 --> 01:04:06,364 I, um... 1459 01:04:06,494 --> 01:04:08,845 I really miss my father. 1460 01:04:08,975 --> 01:04:11,064 It's been five years, 1461 01:04:11,195 --> 01:04:12,849 but it feels like just yesterday 1462 01:04:12,979 --> 01:04:15,808 we were spending long hours in the bakeshop, 1463 01:04:15,939 --> 01:04:17,462 filling out orders. 1464 01:04:17,592 --> 01:04:19,159 Well... 1465 01:04:19,290 --> 01:04:23,250 you could always spend Christmas with me next year. 1466 01:04:23,381 --> 01:04:25,600 If, you know, you're not in Alaska. 1467 01:04:25,731 --> 01:04:28,299 Yeah, Alaska's too far anyways. 1468 01:04:41,355 --> 01:04:43,227 Hey, do you want to come over for dinner tonight? 1469 01:04:43,357 --> 01:04:44,837 For another baking lesson? 1470 01:04:44,968 --> 01:04:47,492 No. That meal that people have in the evening. 1471 01:04:47,622 --> 01:04:49,755 Sometimes with wine. 1472 01:04:51,583 --> 01:04:53,454 How's 8:00? 1473 01:04:53,585 --> 01:04:55,152 Sounds good. 1474 01:04:55,282 --> 01:04:57,154 Great. 1475 01:05:10,254 --> 01:05:11,820 Was that Nana's? 1476 01:05:11,951 --> 01:05:13,170 It's mine. 1477 01:05:13,300 --> 01:05:14,171 Really? 1478 01:05:15,389 --> 01:05:16,347 Explain again 1479 01:05:16,477 --> 01:05:18,044 why, if this isn't a date, 1480 01:05:18,175 --> 01:05:21,178 why are you trying on multiple outfits? 1481 01:05:22,396 --> 01:05:23,484 Oh, definitely not. 1482 01:05:23,615 --> 01:05:24,659 What's wrong with it? 1483 01:05:24,790 --> 01:05:26,792 It's too "New Year's Eve Bash" 1484 01:05:26,923 --> 01:05:29,360 not enough "first date romance." 1485 01:05:29,490 --> 01:05:30,491 You're right. 1486 01:05:30,622 --> 01:05:32,015 And it's not a date. 1487 01:05:34,147 --> 01:05:35,192 Mm-hmm. 1488 01:05:38,021 --> 01:05:39,326 What do you think? 1489 01:05:39,457 --> 01:05:40,762 It's perfect. 1490 01:05:40,893 --> 01:05:42,155 For a date! 1491 01:05:42,286 --> 01:05:43,156 That's not how it is. 1492 01:05:43,287 --> 01:05:44,897 We're just friends. 1493 01:05:45,028 --> 01:05:48,509 Oh! Who are you kidding, kid sister? 1494 01:05:48,640 --> 01:05:50,903 It's the holidays and he's alone. 1495 01:05:51,034 --> 01:05:53,775 So have you invited him home for Christmas? 1496 01:05:53,906 --> 01:05:55,255 Does Mom know? 1497 01:05:55,386 --> 01:05:56,778 I haven't, 1498 01:05:56,909 --> 01:05:58,432 but it's not like she'd mind. 1499 01:05:58,563 --> 01:05:59,956 Uh, of course not! 1500 01:06:00,086 --> 01:06:01,261 She would totally love it, 1501 01:06:01,392 --> 01:06:02,959 especially if he brought dessert. 1502 01:06:03,089 --> 01:06:04,351 You're getting ahead of yourself. 1503 01:06:04,482 --> 01:06:05,962 Brad is just being friendly 1504 01:06:06,092 --> 01:06:08,312 because he doesn't know that many people here. 1505 01:06:08,442 --> 01:06:09,661 So that's it? 1506 01:06:09,791 --> 01:06:12,229 You just want to be friends? 1507 01:06:13,882 --> 01:06:15,101 I'm not sure. He's... 1508 01:06:15,232 --> 01:06:16,842 ...Very handsome. 1509 01:06:16,973 --> 01:06:19,758 I was going to say "complex." 1510 01:06:19,888 --> 01:06:22,239 Okay. Is he a workaholic like Jasper? 1511 01:06:22,369 --> 01:06:23,762 Jacob. 1512 01:06:23,892 --> 01:06:26,765 And I think Brad's different. 1513 01:06:26,895 --> 01:06:30,029 He doesn't work for money or promotion. 1514 01:06:30,160 --> 01:06:31,335 His work is his passion. 1515 01:06:31,465 --> 01:06:33,598 Like mine is for me. 1516 01:06:33,728 --> 01:06:35,643 Wow. 1517 01:06:35,774 --> 01:06:37,689 Well, for your sake, I hope it is a date. 1518 01:06:37,819 --> 01:06:39,691 Stop saying that! 1519 01:06:41,258 --> 01:06:43,347 Well, at least we know what's for dessert. 1520 01:06:45,740 --> 01:06:47,394 The cheesecake! 1521 01:06:47,525 --> 01:06:49,440 I know what you meant. 1522 01:06:56,142 --> 01:06:58,362 Make yourself comfortable, okay? 1523 01:07:03,280 --> 01:07:05,282 Whatever you're making smells amazing. 1524 01:07:05,412 --> 01:07:07,023 What is it? Duck confit? C oq au vin? 1525 01:07:07,153 --> 01:07:08,807 No such luck. 1526 01:07:08,937 --> 01:07:11,201 Just roast chicken and roasted root vegetables. 1527 01:07:11,331 --> 01:07:12,332 Oh, and I made soup. 1528 01:07:12,463 --> 01:07:13,812 Wanna come try? 1529 01:07:13,942 --> 01:07:16,728 That's a very simple meal. 1530 01:07:16,858 --> 01:07:18,338 And I mean that as a compliment. 1531 01:07:18,469 --> 01:07:19,774 I like simple food. 1532 01:07:19,905 --> 01:07:21,863 It's all we could afford growing up. 1533 01:07:21,994 --> 01:07:25,041 You make it sound as though you were poor. 1534 01:07:25,171 --> 01:07:26,868 Dirt poor, actually. 1535 01:07:26,999 --> 01:07:28,348 Yeah. 1536 01:07:28,479 --> 01:07:30,829 But we were happy, for the most part. 1537 01:07:30,959 --> 01:07:32,874 Home-cooked food-- 1538 01:07:33,005 --> 01:07:35,007 healthy, made with love. 1539 01:07:35,138 --> 01:07:36,791 Kind of like Mrs. Rose's. 1540 01:07:36,922 --> 01:07:38,489 You want a sample? 1541 01:07:38,619 --> 01:07:40,665 I would love to. 1542 01:07:50,631 --> 01:07:51,545 Wow. 1543 01:07:51,676 --> 01:07:53,243 It's amazing. 1544 01:07:53,373 --> 01:07:56,376 It's my, uh, it's my grandma's country veg. 1545 01:07:56,507 --> 01:07:58,987 Now, the secret is to sweat the vegetables out, 1546 01:07:59,118 --> 01:07:59,901 and then you wait until the very end 1547 01:08:00,032 --> 01:08:00,989 to add the whipping cream, 1548 01:08:01,120 --> 01:08:01,947 'cause you don't want it to curdle. 1549 01:08:03,035 --> 01:08:05,429 It's incredible. 1550 01:08:05,559 --> 01:08:07,866 Oh, can I serve you a bowl? 1551 01:08:09,172 --> 01:08:12,000 Yeah. Do you want me to set the table? 1552 01:08:13,393 --> 01:08:14,873 Yeah, sure. 1553 01:08:15,003 --> 01:08:18,006 That would be nice. Yeah. 1554 01:08:19,225 --> 01:08:20,357 That was delicious. 1555 01:08:20,487 --> 01:08:23,403 I have to admit, I expected something French. 1556 01:08:23,534 --> 01:08:26,276 Ah, no, just a boy from Fort Myers, Florida 1557 01:08:26,406 --> 01:08:27,320 who likes to bake. 1558 01:08:27,451 --> 01:08:28,756 Nothing complicated. 1559 01:08:28,887 --> 01:08:30,541 But you are complex. 1560 01:08:30,671 --> 01:08:32,717 You may be right. 1561 01:08:34,936 --> 01:08:37,200 I'll just take these. 1562 01:08:48,472 --> 01:08:49,995 Oh, ho, ho! 1563 01:08:50,126 --> 01:08:52,302 That's my grandmother. 1564 01:08:52,432 --> 01:08:53,999 She raised me on her own. 1565 01:08:54,130 --> 01:08:56,349 She's the one who passed down 1566 01:08:56,480 --> 01:08:58,395 her baking passion and skills to me. 1567 01:08:58,525 --> 01:09:01,224 Like I said, we didn't have a lot of money, growing up, 1568 01:09:01,354 --> 01:09:03,182 so we made everything ourselves. 1569 01:09:03,313 --> 01:09:05,706 Preserves, stock, bread. 1570 01:09:05,837 --> 01:09:07,447 But... 1571 01:09:07,578 --> 01:09:09,232 that's what made it special. 1572 01:09:09,362 --> 01:09:10,972 Especially during the holidays, 1573 01:09:11,103 --> 01:09:14,237 you know, when we'd bake gifts for friends and family 1574 01:09:14,367 --> 01:09:16,587 and the-- and the church sale. 1575 01:09:18,763 --> 01:09:20,765 So this is how you became a pastry chef? 1576 01:09:20,895 --> 01:09:22,070 Yeah, it is. 1577 01:09:22,201 --> 01:09:24,160 No fancy French school for you? 1578 01:09:24,290 --> 01:09:26,031 No! No, no, no, no. 1579 01:09:26,162 --> 01:09:28,947 I could not afford college, 1580 01:09:29,077 --> 01:09:30,949 let alone a ticket to Paris. 1581 01:09:31,079 --> 01:09:33,473 No, and to be honest, I'm just a baker. 1582 01:09:33,604 --> 01:09:34,779 You know? 1583 01:09:34,909 --> 01:09:36,607 The inn owners like to say pastry chef 1584 01:09:36,737 --> 01:09:37,956 because it's more in keeping with their brand. 1585 01:09:39,479 --> 01:09:41,046 I'm happiest in the kitchen. 1586 01:09:41,177 --> 01:09:43,701 It reminds me of family and home. 1587 01:09:43,831 --> 01:09:46,747 Yeah. 1588 01:09:46,878 --> 01:09:49,533 That's why I want the bakery, 1589 01:09:49,663 --> 01:09:52,275 so I can bring the gift my grandmother gave to me 1590 01:09:52,405 --> 01:09:54,277 to as many people as possible. 1591 01:09:56,061 --> 01:09:57,628 Well, she taught you well. 1592 01:09:58,977 --> 01:10:01,588 That's the true me. 1593 01:10:03,938 --> 01:10:06,593 I've been meaning to thank you. 1594 01:10:06,724 --> 01:10:07,855 For what? 1595 01:10:07,986 --> 01:10:10,206 For the egg. 1596 01:10:10,336 --> 01:10:12,947 The egg you slipped into my gingerbread batter 1597 01:10:13,078 --> 01:10:14,253 on the first day. 1598 01:10:14,384 --> 01:10:16,690 And I thought I was so stealthy. 1599 01:10:16,821 --> 01:10:18,170 Mm, well, it was an honest mistake, 1600 01:10:18,301 --> 01:10:19,563 forgetting the eggs. 1601 01:10:19,693 --> 01:10:22,479 And besides, I, uh, I wanted to keep you around. 1602 01:10:22,609 --> 01:10:25,351 Oh, really? Why? 1603 01:10:25,482 --> 01:10:28,006 Well, I, uh, I liked our batter banter. 1604 01:10:28,136 --> 01:10:30,051 Hmm. 1605 01:10:30,182 --> 01:10:32,706 So, um, what's for dessert? 1606 01:10:32,837 --> 01:10:34,708 Leftover cheesecake? 1607 01:10:34,839 --> 01:10:36,232 How did you guess? 1608 01:10:51,290 --> 01:10:53,031 Okay! 1609 01:10:53,161 --> 01:10:55,468 Everybody, time. 1610 01:10:55,599 --> 01:10:57,688 Because tomorrow is Christmas Eve, 1611 01:10:57,818 --> 01:11:00,778 and we're so close to the end of the contest, 1612 01:11:00,908 --> 01:11:02,649 I thought it would be fun 1613 01:11:02,780 --> 01:11:05,652 to make today a blind-tasting day. 1614 01:11:05,783 --> 01:11:08,438 But I thought the blind tasting was for my final decision. 1615 01:11:08,568 --> 01:11:11,441 Just look at it as a practice run, Carson. 1616 01:11:11,571 --> 01:11:12,659 It'll be fun! 1617 01:11:12,790 --> 01:11:14,008 But I-- 1618 01:11:14,139 --> 01:11:17,185 We'll blindfold Loretta first. 1619 01:11:17,316 --> 01:11:19,013 And we will give you a taste of each slice, 1620 01:11:19,144 --> 01:11:22,930 and then you will let us know which one is your favourite-- 1621 01:11:23,061 --> 01:11:25,019 one, two, or three. 1622 01:11:37,597 --> 01:11:39,164 And here's number three. 1623 01:11:39,295 --> 01:11:41,209 Okay. 1624 01:11:43,603 --> 01:11:45,518 Mm! 1625 01:11:49,566 --> 01:11:53,134 Well, seems like we have a tie for second place. 1626 01:11:53,265 --> 01:11:54,397 Nathalie, Holly, 1627 01:11:54,527 --> 01:11:55,746 either one of you could be eliminated next. 1628 01:11:57,182 --> 01:11:58,270 Carson. 1629 01:12:00,838 --> 01:12:02,100 Okay. 1630 01:12:02,230 --> 01:12:03,188 You ready? 1631 01:12:03,319 --> 01:12:04,581 Yes. 1632 01:12:04,711 --> 01:12:06,670 Number three. 1633 01:12:06,800 --> 01:12:09,107 And I have some icing, too. 1634 01:12:16,201 --> 01:12:18,943 Okay. 1635 01:12:19,073 --> 01:12:22,512 I'll go with two as my first choice. 1636 01:12:22,642 --> 01:12:23,600 That's Brad. 1637 01:12:26,211 --> 01:12:29,214 The caramel in one was too runny. 1638 01:12:29,345 --> 01:12:31,608 It ruined the texture of the cake. 1639 01:12:31,738 --> 01:12:33,740 So I'll go with... 1640 01:12:33,871 --> 01:12:35,307 three. 1641 01:12:38,092 --> 01:12:39,877 Nathalie, I'm sorry. 1642 01:12:43,271 --> 01:12:44,185 Thanks. 1643 01:12:44,316 --> 01:12:45,796 Thank you, guys. 1644 01:12:48,189 --> 01:12:49,016 Thanks! 1645 01:12:51,976 --> 01:12:53,891 You know, if your cake was in the mix, 1646 01:12:54,021 --> 01:12:55,893 I would've known instantly. 1647 01:12:56,023 --> 01:12:59,157 We'll see how well you know me come Christmas Eve. 1648 01:12:59,287 --> 01:13:00,593 I'm ready. 1649 01:13:03,553 --> 01:13:04,728 It's just the two of us now. 1650 01:13:04,858 --> 01:13:07,165 I'm so going to kick your butt, Brad Beauchamp. 1651 01:13:09,210 --> 01:13:10,821 Excuse me. I have to take this, it's work. 1652 01:13:10,951 --> 01:13:12,649 Yeah, of course. 1653 01:13:14,433 --> 01:13:15,956 Hello? 1654 01:13:16,087 --> 01:13:18,524 Holly? You got the job. 1655 01:13:18,655 --> 01:13:19,960 What? 1656 01:13:20,091 --> 01:13:21,048 Urban Gourmet, 1657 01:13:21,179 --> 01:13:22,310 they want to hire you. 1658 01:13:22,441 --> 01:13:24,138 Oh, my God. That's incredible. 1659 01:13:24,269 --> 01:13:25,531 Told you, you were a shoo-in. 1660 01:13:25,662 --> 01:13:27,707 Oh, I'm so happy. 1661 01:13:27,838 --> 01:13:29,056 Welcome to the team, Holly. 1662 01:13:29,187 --> 01:13:30,275 I can't wait. 1663 01:13:30,406 --> 01:13:31,450 Want to know the best part? 1664 01:13:31,581 --> 01:13:32,669 What? 1665 01:13:32,799 --> 01:13:34,714 We get to work together full-time, 1666 01:13:34,845 --> 01:13:36,150 so that's lunch and after-work drinks, 1667 01:13:36,281 --> 01:13:37,630 five days a week, if you want. 1668 01:13:37,761 --> 01:13:39,893 Lunch and cocktails, I like the sound of that. 1669 01:13:40,024 --> 01:13:42,330 After-work drinks, silly. 1670 01:13:42,461 --> 01:13:44,071 We're both single, the city is ours, 1671 01:13:44,202 --> 01:13:45,246 and there's plenty of great men to choose from. 1672 01:13:45,377 --> 01:13:46,291 Are there? 1673 01:13:46,422 --> 01:13:47,553 Duh! It's New York. 1674 01:13:47,684 --> 01:13:49,120 All the best men are here. You know that. 1675 01:13:49,250 --> 01:13:50,643 Oh, I forgot to tell you, 1676 01:13:50,774 --> 01:13:52,253 you start the day after Christmas. 1677 01:13:52,384 --> 01:13:54,430 We've got this giant New Year's Eve layout to shoot, 1678 01:13:54,560 --> 01:13:56,257 but you're a workaholic like me, so you won't mind. 1679 01:13:56,388 --> 01:13:57,955 Bye. 1680 01:13:58,085 --> 01:13:59,522 Oh, and Merry Christmas. 1681 01:13:59,652 --> 01:14:01,524 Merry Christmas. 1682 01:14:06,224 --> 01:14:09,140 I like that. 1683 01:14:10,402 --> 01:14:13,623 I, uh, I got the job at Urban Gourmet. 1684 01:14:13,753 --> 01:14:16,626 Oh. Well, congratulations, darling. 1685 01:14:16,756 --> 01:14:18,323 You worked so hard. 1686 01:14:18,454 --> 01:14:21,195 Yeah, that's awesome. I'm so proud of you. 1687 01:14:21,326 --> 01:14:23,937 It's my, uh, it's my dream job, so. 1688 01:14:24,068 --> 01:14:26,636 Well, does this mean you're forfeiting, 1689 01:14:26,766 --> 01:14:29,073 so you can get back to Manhattan? 1690 01:14:29,203 --> 01:14:30,683 Uh, no way. 1691 01:14:30,814 --> 01:14:33,338 I can't let Brad win without some friendly competition. 1692 01:14:34,818 --> 01:14:37,081 I'm happy for you, if it's what you really want. 1693 01:14:39,170 --> 01:14:41,738 I've wanted to work with this magazine my whole career, 1694 01:14:41,868 --> 01:14:43,479 and now that it's actually happening, 1695 01:14:43,609 --> 01:14:45,698 it doesn't quite feel real. 1696 01:14:45,829 --> 01:14:49,093 Well, in that case, I guess Christmas came early for you. 1697 01:15:07,851 --> 01:15:10,027 Oh, this is a surprise. 1698 01:15:10,157 --> 01:15:12,943 Um, Mrs. Rose, I have to ask you a favor. 1699 01:15:13,073 --> 01:15:15,075 Can you promise me that Brad will win? 1700 01:15:16,207 --> 01:15:18,078 Excuse me? 1701 01:15:18,209 --> 01:15:20,690 Are you asking me to fix the contest? 1702 01:15:20,820 --> 01:15:21,952 I mean, let's be honest, 1703 01:15:22,082 --> 01:15:23,388 I'm never going to beat him at baking, 1704 01:15:23,519 --> 01:15:24,694 but I've gotten to know him better 1705 01:15:24,824 --> 01:15:25,956 and I can honestly think 1706 01:15:26,086 --> 01:15:28,436 that your shop couldn't be in better hands. 1707 01:15:28,567 --> 01:15:31,309 Well, that is high praise from someone 1708 01:15:31,439 --> 01:15:34,225 who practically grew up inside these walls. 1709 01:15:34,355 --> 01:15:35,443 I'll see what I can do, 1710 01:15:35,574 --> 01:15:37,533 but it's gonna ultimately come down 1711 01:15:37,663 --> 01:15:40,579 to how well Carson knows my cooking. 1712 01:15:40,710 --> 01:15:43,756 Well, I've tried Brad's baking, and, please, don't be upset, 1713 01:15:43,887 --> 01:15:45,715 but it is kind of difficult to tell the difference 1714 01:15:45,845 --> 01:15:46,759 between his and yours. 1715 01:15:46,890 --> 01:15:48,369 Oh... 1716 01:15:48,500 --> 01:15:50,110 Well. 1717 01:15:50,241 --> 01:15:52,939 Carson, then, won't be a factor. 1718 01:15:54,680 --> 01:15:56,464 Okay, thank you. 1719 01:16:02,775 --> 01:16:04,255 -Oh. Hey. -Hey. 1720 01:16:04,385 --> 01:16:06,649 Uh, what are you doing here? 1721 01:16:06,779 --> 01:16:08,172 Just getting my morning coffee. 1722 01:16:08,302 --> 01:16:10,522 Yeah, same. Same. 1723 01:16:10,653 --> 01:16:12,393 Where's your coffee? 1724 01:16:12,524 --> 01:16:13,873 I... drank it. 1725 01:16:14,004 --> 01:16:15,135 I'll see you later. 1726 01:16:15,266 --> 01:16:16,180 Okay. 1727 01:16:19,966 --> 01:16:21,141 So... 1728 01:16:21,272 --> 01:16:24,492 you want me to fix the contest so Holly wins, 1729 01:16:24,623 --> 01:16:26,799 even though you are the better baker? 1730 01:16:26,930 --> 01:16:28,105 I just don't think she'll be happy 1731 01:16:28,235 --> 01:16:29,410 in New York at that job, 1732 01:16:29,541 --> 01:16:31,021 but she needs a reason to stay in Madison, 1733 01:16:31,151 --> 01:16:33,197 and I know how much she loves this place. 1734 01:16:33,327 --> 01:16:37,897 Oh... well, that's very noble of you, Brad. 1735 01:16:38,028 --> 01:16:40,900 Look, I can be perfectly content baking at the inn, 1736 01:16:41,031 --> 01:16:43,076 but Holly needs this. 1737 01:16:43,207 --> 01:16:46,558 Look, if her baking isn't as good as it needs to be, 1738 01:16:46,689 --> 01:16:48,908 you know, just switch mine in for hers, okay? 1739 01:16:49,039 --> 01:16:49,909 No one has to know. 1740 01:16:50,040 --> 01:16:51,737 -Mm. -Please? 1741 01:16:55,088 --> 01:16:57,264 I'll see what I can do. 1742 01:16:57,395 --> 01:16:58,614 -Okay. -Mm. 1743 01:16:58,744 --> 01:17:00,398 -Thank you. -Uh-huh. 1744 01:17:00,528 --> 01:17:02,400 Did you get that? 1745 01:17:02,530 --> 01:17:04,271 That is so romantic. 1746 01:17:05,403 --> 01:17:07,231 I always say, 1747 01:17:07,361 --> 01:17:10,930 Christmas is the most romantic time of the year. 1748 01:17:11,061 --> 01:17:13,063 Speaking of that... 1749 01:17:13,193 --> 01:17:15,543 I've been practicing the recipe you gave me. 1750 01:17:15,674 --> 01:17:16,936 And? 1751 01:17:17,067 --> 01:17:18,024 I think I'm good enough now. 1752 01:17:18,155 --> 01:17:19,156 Oh! 1753 01:17:21,375 --> 01:17:22,638 Oh! 1754 01:17:22,768 --> 01:17:25,379 I am so proud of you. 1755 01:17:25,510 --> 01:17:26,729 Thank you. 1756 01:17:26,859 --> 01:17:27,730 ♪ Oh! 1757 01:17:27,860 --> 01:17:30,820 ♪ Oh... 1758 01:17:30,950 --> 01:17:34,432 ♪ Christmas Oh... ♪ 1759 01:17:45,748 --> 01:17:47,184 -Hey. -Hey! 1760 01:17:47,314 --> 01:17:49,969 Loretta. Everything okay? 1761 01:17:50,100 --> 01:17:51,144 Is it my mom? 1762 01:17:51,275 --> 01:17:52,711 No, she's great. 1763 01:17:52,842 --> 01:17:54,234 Um, I wanted to give you something. 1764 01:17:54,365 --> 01:17:55,932 Something I made. 1765 01:17:56,062 --> 01:17:57,760 This isn't a 12th Day of Christmas Panettone? 1766 01:17:57,890 --> 01:17:59,152 It's better. 1767 01:17:59,283 --> 01:18:01,241 Did my mom give this to you? 1768 01:18:01,372 --> 01:18:02,895 She gave me the recipe. 1769 01:18:03,026 --> 01:18:05,376 I knew it was your favorite, so I wanted to learn. 1770 01:18:05,506 --> 01:18:07,291 Baked it myself. Try it. 1771 01:18:15,125 --> 01:18:16,517 It's just like my mom makes. 1772 01:18:16,648 --> 01:18:18,911 -Really? -Really. 1773 01:18:19,042 --> 01:18:20,957 I don't know what to say. 1774 01:18:21,087 --> 01:18:23,133 No one other than my mom has ever made me anything. 1775 01:18:27,006 --> 01:18:28,529 Your mom seems happy. 1776 01:18:28,660 --> 01:18:30,140 About the contest, I mean. 1777 01:18:30,270 --> 01:18:32,969 Yeah, I have to admit, it's been fun to watch. 1778 01:18:33,099 --> 01:18:34,318 Especially seeing 1779 01:18:34,448 --> 01:18:35,406 what's been developing between Holly and Brad. 1780 01:18:36,755 --> 01:18:38,452 I think they're falling in love. 1781 01:18:38,583 --> 01:18:40,324 You know, now that you mention it, 1782 01:18:40,454 --> 01:18:43,022 they do laugh and talk a lot more than they did. 1783 01:18:43,153 --> 01:18:45,372 If it's meant to be, they'll definitely fall in love. 1784 01:18:45,503 --> 01:18:47,548 Ah, I should get going. 1785 01:18:47,679 --> 01:18:49,594 I gotta get things ready for the final bake-off tonight, 1786 01:18:49,725 --> 01:18:52,205 and that storm is brutal. 1787 01:18:52,336 --> 01:18:53,903 Yeah, Mom's boyfriend is supposed to come tonight. 1788 01:18:54,033 --> 01:18:55,426 I hope he makes it through the storm okay. 1789 01:18:55,556 --> 01:18:56,732 Me too. 1790 01:18:56,862 --> 01:18:59,038 I'll, uh, see you at the judging table later. 1791 01:18:59,169 --> 01:19:01,084 Yeah. 1792 01:19:16,664 --> 01:19:17,970 I'm so worried 1793 01:19:18,101 --> 01:19:20,364 that Christian isn't gonna make it through this storm. 1794 01:19:20,494 --> 01:19:21,321 He'll be here. 1795 01:19:21,452 --> 01:19:23,280 Okay. 1796 01:19:27,197 --> 01:19:28,894 Ladies and gentlemen, 1797 01:19:29,025 --> 01:19:31,201 Holly and Brad, 1798 01:19:31,331 --> 01:19:33,377 welcome to the final bake-off. 1799 01:19:33,507 --> 01:19:34,770 So... 1800 01:19:34,900 --> 01:19:36,293 it's Christmas Eve 1801 01:19:36,423 --> 01:19:38,774 and it is only fitting 1802 01:19:38,904 --> 01:19:40,384 that the final recipe 1803 01:19:40,514 --> 01:19:42,560 be one of tradition, 1804 01:19:42,690 --> 01:19:43,779 a classic-- 1805 01:19:43,909 --> 01:19:47,130 my First Day of Christmas iced sugar cookie. 1806 01:19:48,696 --> 01:19:52,222 Oh! Often, the simplest things in life 1807 01:19:52,352 --> 01:19:55,138 are the things that make you the happiest, 1808 01:19:55,268 --> 01:19:57,009 but simple isn't easy, 1809 01:19:57,140 --> 01:20:00,796 which is what makes life even sweeter. 1810 01:20:00,926 --> 01:20:02,928 Let the bake-off begin! 1811 01:20:03,059 --> 01:20:03,973 You got this. 1812 01:20:21,120 --> 01:20:23,601 Looking good. 1813 01:20:39,008 --> 01:20:40,923 Let's get those cookies in the oven! 1814 01:20:46,493 --> 01:20:48,104 -Good luck! -Good luck! 1815 01:20:48,234 --> 01:20:49,670 Oh! What happened? 1816 01:20:49,801 --> 01:20:51,411 I think the power's out. 1817 01:20:51,542 --> 01:20:52,412 Yeah, it must be the snowstorm. 1818 01:20:52,543 --> 01:20:53,587 It probably knocked out 1819 01:20:53,718 --> 01:20:55,067 the electricity on the whole block. 1820 01:20:55,198 --> 01:20:58,027 I don't think we can finish as we planned. 1821 01:20:58,157 --> 01:20:59,506 Well, can we freeze the dough? 1822 01:20:59,637 --> 01:21:01,378 Well, don't you have to be in New York day after tomorrow? 1823 01:21:01,508 --> 01:21:02,466 No. We should finish tonight. 1824 01:21:02,596 --> 01:21:03,859 How? 1825 01:21:03,989 --> 01:21:06,470 We could go to the bakery. They have a generator. 1826 01:21:06,600 --> 01:21:07,558 That's a great idea. 1827 01:21:07,688 --> 01:21:09,690 Let's go! 1828 01:21:09,821 --> 01:21:11,562 -Let's do it. -Okay. 1829 01:21:32,322 --> 01:21:33,758 That's enough! 1830 01:21:33,889 --> 01:21:36,195 Holly, Brad, time is up. 1831 01:21:40,504 --> 01:21:41,679 May the best baker win. 1832 01:21:41,809 --> 01:21:43,246 I think she will. 1833 01:21:44,812 --> 01:21:46,336 Oh! 1834 01:21:46,466 --> 01:21:48,555 Christian! 1835 01:21:50,209 --> 01:21:53,691 Everybody, this is Christian, my beau from the far north. 1836 01:21:55,040 --> 01:21:56,302 Hello, everyone. 1837 01:21:56,433 --> 01:21:58,087 You know, it's quite a storm out there, 1838 01:21:58,217 --> 01:22:00,045 but I wasn't gonna let any snow 1839 01:22:00,176 --> 01:22:01,873 stop me from seeing my love on Christmas. 1840 01:22:02,004 --> 01:22:03,570 Oh, baby! 1841 01:22:05,094 --> 01:22:07,357 Well, now that we're all here... 1842 01:22:07,487 --> 01:22:09,359 As you all know, 1843 01:22:09,489 --> 01:22:11,491 my mom and Christian devised this contest 1844 01:22:11,622 --> 01:22:13,406 as a way to find someone 1845 01:22:13,537 --> 01:22:16,235 who loved Christmas baking as much as she did. 1846 01:22:16,366 --> 01:22:18,585 Now, I was skeptical, 1847 01:22:18,716 --> 01:22:20,283 and gave myself final veto 1848 01:22:20,413 --> 01:22:23,634 to ensure that only someone who baked exactly like my mom 1849 01:22:23,764 --> 01:22:25,679 would own the bakeshop... 1850 01:22:25,810 --> 01:22:28,813 Over the past several days, 1851 01:22:28,944 --> 01:22:32,077 I realized that... 1852 01:22:32,208 --> 01:22:35,559 the bakery isn't just mine or my mother's. 1853 01:22:35,689 --> 01:22:37,865 It belongs to everyone in Madison. 1854 01:22:41,478 --> 01:22:43,045 This is the lease, 1855 01:22:43,175 --> 01:22:44,960 and I'm prepared to sign it over tonight, 1856 01:22:45,090 --> 01:22:48,093 even if the final winner can't match my mom, 1857 01:22:48,224 --> 01:22:51,879 because what I've come to understand is... 1858 01:22:53,403 --> 01:22:55,274 No one can replace her. 1859 01:22:55,405 --> 01:22:57,320 Oh... 1860 01:23:03,891 --> 01:23:05,067 Well... 1861 01:23:05,197 --> 01:23:07,765 it's time for the final tasting. 1862 01:23:27,089 --> 01:23:28,481 Mm... 1863 01:23:28,612 --> 01:23:31,006 That would make Santa linger all night. 1864 01:23:52,201 --> 01:23:53,898 Equally delicious. 1865 01:23:58,250 --> 01:23:59,860 Wow. 1866 01:23:59,991 --> 01:24:01,775 Okay, Carson, let's discuss. 1867 01:24:01,906 --> 01:24:04,169 Ahem. 1868 01:24:14,484 --> 01:24:16,181 Well... 1869 01:24:16,312 --> 01:24:20,664 we've decided that the only fair thing to do 1870 01:24:20,794 --> 01:24:22,274 is to declare... 1871 01:24:22,405 --> 01:24:25,060 a tie! 1872 01:24:27,323 --> 01:24:28,628 Holly, Brad... 1873 01:24:28,759 --> 01:24:30,761 you both win the bakery, 1874 01:24:30,891 --> 01:24:34,243 but there is one stipulation... 1875 01:24:34,373 --> 01:24:37,289 and that is to run it together. 1876 01:24:37,420 --> 01:24:39,161 I'm willing to try, if you are. 1877 01:24:39,291 --> 01:24:40,597 Definitely. 1878 01:24:40,727 --> 01:24:42,816 Well, Carson, let's get 1879 01:24:42,947 --> 01:24:46,820 these two newly-minted bakeshop owners 1880 01:24:46,951 --> 01:24:49,867 to sign those papers, make it official. 1881 01:24:49,997 --> 01:24:51,608 Does this mean I get to keep my job? 1882 01:24:51,738 --> 01:24:53,784 Of course! You're as much a part of the team as we are. 1883 01:24:53,914 --> 01:24:54,828 And you too, Carson. 1884 01:24:54,959 --> 01:24:56,134 Me? 1885 01:24:56,265 --> 01:24:56,961 Yeah, we'll need a financial planner 1886 01:24:57,092 --> 01:24:57,918 to help us with the books. 1887 01:24:58,049 --> 01:25:01,052 We're just bakers, after all. 1888 01:25:05,056 --> 01:25:06,318 One sec, one sec. 1889 01:25:06,449 --> 01:25:08,059 I'll be right back. 1890 01:25:12,629 --> 01:25:14,935 Are you ready to do this crazy adventure? 1891 01:25:15,066 --> 01:25:16,850 Absolutely. 1892 01:25:16,981 --> 01:25:18,852 After all, it is Christmas. 1893 01:25:18,983 --> 01:25:20,724 A sweet Christmas, at that. 1894 01:25:31,169 --> 01:25:32,475 You know, we make a good team. 1895 01:25:32,605 --> 01:25:33,911 You bake, I decorate. 1896 01:25:34,041 --> 01:25:35,042 Together, we are... 1897 01:25:35,173 --> 01:25:37,044 Magic. 1898 01:25:37,175 --> 01:25:39,786 But we do have a big decision to make. 1899 01:25:39,917 --> 01:25:41,223 What's that? 1900 01:25:41,353 --> 01:25:43,486 Well, I know Mrs. Rose's is a local legend, 1901 01:25:43,616 --> 01:25:44,965 but, you know, 1902 01:25:45,096 --> 01:25:46,967 we should probably come up with a name of our own. 1903 01:25:47,098 --> 01:25:49,144 What did you have in mind? 1904 01:25:49,274 --> 01:25:52,712 I was thinking, uh... Brad Beauchamp's Bakery. 1905 01:25:52,843 --> 01:25:55,715 What about Holly's Home Bakery? 1906 01:25:55,846 --> 01:25:57,761 I don't know. 1907 01:25:59,154 --> 01:26:00,285 Who are we kidding? 1908 01:26:00,416 --> 01:26:01,939 It will always be Mrs. Rose's Bakery. 1909 01:26:02,069 --> 01:26:03,027 Mm-hmm. 1910 01:26:03,158 --> 01:26:04,246 Something else we agree on. 1911 01:26:12,819 --> 01:26:14,386 Our first customer. 1912 01:26:14,517 --> 01:26:16,519 She looks like a tough one to please. 1913 01:26:19,435 --> 01:26:20,305 Hi there. 1914 01:26:20,436 --> 01:26:21,698 Hi... 1915 01:26:21,828 --> 01:26:24,135 Hi. 1916 01:26:24,266 --> 01:26:25,528 Hi there. 1917 01:26:25,658 --> 01:26:26,920 You're not Santa. 1918 01:26:27,051 --> 01:26:28,008 Are you sure? 1919 01:26:28,139 --> 01:26:29,836 Which one would you like? 1920 01:26:29,967 --> 01:26:31,925 How much for that one? 1921 01:26:34,711 --> 01:26:37,366 It's on us. Good choice. 1922 01:26:37,496 --> 01:26:39,237 Santa's favorite. 1923 01:26:42,893 --> 01:26:44,068 Merry Christmas. 1924 01:26:44,199 --> 01:26:46,113 Merry Christmas.