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Good morning, ladies.

Y'all ready for Christmas?

Did y'all sleep well?

You either need help or you need to get out of bed.

Well, there you are.

Hi, Mom.

I've been looking for you.

You were supposed to help me out with the eggs.

Yeah. Sorry, I just got caught up with Peg.

Yeah, I can see that.

But you know it's really hard for me to do all these jobs by myself, right?

I know. I'm sorry. I just lost track of time, okay?

I'm gonna head inside and start dinner.

Can you come help me?

Can I just have a moment more with him, please?

Just a few more minutes, because I really need your help.

Hi,

Dylan.

Yeah, how's it going?

Hey, Carter.

Howdy, Grace.

I was just telling Felipe here how things are slow all over, unfortunately.

I hear things are a little tough for you, too.

Oh, is that what Felipe's been telling you?

Miss Grace, you know me.

I cannot tell a lie. Yes, I know.

Well, tell me the truth now. Were you able to finish milking the cows?

Yes, Miss Grace. All finished.

Great. Are you staying for dinner? Thank you, but I promised Rosita I'd be home

early tonight.

Special occasion.

Oh, what's going on?

Not much. Just her five-year anniversary.

Oh, that's right, Felipe.

Y'all had such a beautiful Christmas wedding.

I'm so sorry I forgot.

Congratulations there, Felipe.

We should have gotten y'all a gift.

It's not necessary. We're just doing something small.

Maybe for her 10th anniversary.

I'll see you bright and early tomorrow, Ms. Grace.

Say bye to Lucy for me. Will do.

Good evening, Senor Carter.

Have a good evening, Felipe.

Good evening, my girl.

But yes, to answer your question, things have been tough around here, but we're

hanging in there.

Why do you look like you're about to ruin someone's day?

It's the order for this month.

This is less than last month.

I know.

Which is less than the month before.

I know. What can I tell you, Grace?

Things are tough all over for people.

And with the holidays right around the corner... Christmas is usually our

busiest time of year.

Christmas is going to be light for a lot of folks.

Hey, keep your head up. Things are bound to turn around after the new year.

But for right now, that's where we're all at.

Right.

There she is.

On the phone with you-know-who.

Still? Yeah.

Tough to get her to see reason where that's concerned.

With how emotional she's been lately.

Just haven't wanted to pour fuel on the fire.

I get it.

Hey, honey, let's get inside and start supper.

You might not want to hear this, but... I know a guy over in Vermillionville.

Pay a pretty penny for that horse.

I could introduce you.

I can't do that.

I guess this is the last reminder we've got of Tom.

He was a gift from Tom to Lucy that last Christmas before he died.

It would destroy her.

And me.

Understandable.

Well, offer's on the table.

I appreciate that.

Thank you.

I'll get this order made up for you by tomorrow.

Order's so small, I figure I might as well grab it while I'm here.

Right. Let's go.

So I could really use your help to finish decorating.

And I was thinking that maybe this year we put up the tree?

I don't think I'm ready for that yet, Mama.

Okay. That's fine.

Is it okay if I go to the movies with Ashley tomorrow night?

Ashley? Yeah.

Just Ashley?

Mom. Honey, you know Dylan is bad news.

How many times does he have to get you in trouble for you to see that?

That last time wasn't even our fault. We were just minding our own business.

Right, you're always just minding your own business when things just kind of

happen. Well, yeah.

I just want you to be careful. You are lucky Sheriff Hanson keeps letting you

off the hook, but I'm sure even he has a breaking point.

All we were doing was literally practicing our golf swings when the ball

just bounced off a wall and straight into Mr. Richter's window, almost

hitting him.

Honey, you could have given him brain damage.

Mama, you and I both know that Mr. Richter has no brain.

I mean, seems that way.

Lucy.

Sorry.

I love you, kiddo.

I love you too, Mom.

Okay, why don't you go ahead and get ready for bed.

Okay. After you pick up your... Yeah, yeah.

Thank you. Mm-hmm.

Slow night, Addie? Mm-hmm.

Merry Christmas.

Yeah, you too.

Hey, Grace.

Thanks, Jason. No problem.

Bye, Jason. Thank you.

Hey, Sandy.

How's it going?

If it were any slower, I'd be dead.

Oh. Well, good thing I'm here.

I'm so glad you are. I hope you brought me a bucket of wine.

A bucket? At this rate, a bucket is what it's gonna take.

Well, I didn't bring a bucket, but... How about a glass after you close?

Which should be about now, thank the Lord.

I'll take these to the back, then we can scoot. Okay.

Okay. You ready?

Yeah, I'm sorry, Grace.

For what?

Nothing. Let's go.

Dang it. Yeah, you suck at this game.

All right, one beer, one diet cherry soda, and

a sparkling water.

Looks like you guys are going to party hard.

Oh, most definitely.

Thanks. Oh, tell me your name again.

Ahab.

Really? Your name is Ahab?

Yep.

Chuck, quit messing with my cousin and come join us already. I told you I'm

working the late shift tonight.

Okay, Chuck.

Thanks for the drinks.

Twenty's on the bar top for you. You're Jonas' cousin?

I am.

I'm sorry to hear it.

Name's Patrick. I had a shake. Oh, no, no. You go ahead. You have...

Fun or whatever.

Thanks.

Ahab.

Here you go, boys.

Thank you. Thanks, bud.

Who's winning?

Me. You got lucky.

That's skill, son.

All right, well, hurry up and finish it up because I want to get in.

Careful, Jack. My cousin here's a pool shark.

Can he do this?

Are you watching?

I'm watching.

i meant to do that yeah when i say all the

way down the driveway

Patrick. What?

What are you looking at? Nothing. I was just... Yeah, you were just staring,

yeah.

She purdy. No, I wasn't. Guys, I just noticed that she was... Was what?

Look, I just thought she was a classy lady. Is that so terrible?

You objectifying our local city boys?

What? No. They ain't got no classy ladies in the big city.

Heard they don't. They all be wearing sweatpants and sandals out in public,

right?

I wear sweatpants and sandals in public.

Exactly. Guys, look, I just noticed her. All right, why is this a thing?

That's Grace.

She's a local farmer.

Mm-hmm. Let me guess.

Married? Was.

Her husband died about three years ago in a car accident around Christmas time.

That was really sad.

Affected a lot of people around here. Small community and all.

After Tom died, she had a hard time keeping the farm going.

But Grace was resourceful.

She started selling pecan butter to keep the farm going.

Not really sure where she got the idea from, but it's been a big hit. I think

it's because she was walking under a pecan tree and the idea just kind of

came to her. Pretty smart.

She's smart.

Well, I hear now she's struggling to get by, just like the rest of us.

One thing's for sure, she ain't dating.

Oh, many have tried, trust me.

But she's not having it.

Still grieving, I suppose.

I say, boy, you best be on your way, because I got a shotgun, and I'm real

good with it. And what did he say?

He didn't say anything.

He ran.

Your dating stories aren't my favorite.

Oh, yeah, I know how to pick them. You do.

You really do.

When are you going to get back in the saddle and tell me some stories for a

change?

I don't have time for the nonsense.

Nonsense? Yes, nonsense.

I'm still trying to figure out things with the farm.

Not to mention Lucy and her angsty shenanigans.

Believe me, it's enough.

Plus, I don't really need to chase crazy men out of my house with a shotgun.

Don't knock it till you've tried it.

Another round, ladies? Was Patrick Swayze the hottest man alive?

Well, I guess that depends.

Yes, Chuck, yes. We want another round.

I'm good. None for me, Sandy.

Ooh, girl, wine is tears directly from heaven's eyes.

Heaven has eyes?

I sure hope so, because otherwise that made no sense.

Well, I'll be right back.

Heaven's tears are running through me.

I'll hold down the fort.

Hi.

Oh, yeah, sorry.

Someone must have been having a hard time in the men's bathroom, I think. I

was about ready to burst, so I just thought I'd go in here for a second. I

didn't think I'd be in there long enough to cause any problems.

Sorry. I know this looks really bad.

But I swear I wouldn't have gone in there if it wasn't absolute emergency.

I just, you know, I didn't expect there to be single stalls in the bathrooms

here. It's, like, really inconvenient, don't you think?

Anyway, hi.

I'm Patrick.

You are... Dying to use the ladies' room.

Yeah, right. Of course. Sorry, I... Sorry.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Oh. Um, if your last name happens to be Swayze, my friend at the bar would love

to meet you.

What?

Great. Nice meeting you.

Am I ready to burst?

Real smooth.

I think I'd rather chew glass than go out with him, Chuck. He's got a steady

job. Likes a woman in charge.

You saying I'm bossy?

No. What I'm saying is that... I mean, I'm saying that...

What I'm saying is, never mind.

That's what I'm saying.

That's what I thought.

What did I miss?

Oh, nothing. Just Chuck here yet again trying to hook me up with his brother-in

-law. Oh, the guy with the cute smile.

Cute smile?

He's got pits in his face.

I think those are dimples.

Those are pits. When he smiles, I can see through his head. Hard pass.

What's up?

Still haven't heard back from Lucy.

Gosh, that girl excels at stressing me out.

I just hope she isn't with Dylan. She hasn't dumped that ball of trouble yet.

No, not yet.

I better go.

Go? You haven't even touched your second glass of wine.

Chuck, I donate my second glass to you.

Anything I can do?

Not unless you have magic dust to ward a teenage boy off my daughter.

I'm magical, but I'm not that magical.

You are.

Speaking of trouble, who's over there with Jonas and Jack?

Oh, that's Patrick.

How do you know that? Ran into him at the ladies' room.

Oh? Spill?

There's nothing to spill.

He rambled on like a spaz for a minute, and then I told him to come talk to you.

Thanks for that.

He's cute.

Really,

Grace? You can't even admit that he is cute?

I mean, he's all right, I guess.

I gotta go.

Love you.

Lucy, where are you?

Call me back.

Lucy! Hi, Mom!

Where have you been? Why haven't you called me back?

I'm sorry. My phone died, and I just got to Ashley's, and I'm calling you now.

Why are you at Ashley's? It's almost 10 o'clock.

I was going to ask you, but can I stay over at Ashley's tonight, please?

Lucy. Please, Mom!

We were going to watch old TV shows and have a slumber party. It's going to be

so much fun.

Please!

Lucy, stay over, please. We're having so much fun.

Okay, that's fine.

Just come home first thing in the morning. I need your help around here.

After breakfast, please.

Ashley's mom was going to make us flapjacks.

Flapjacks? You mean pancakes?

Yeah, I like saying flapjacks better, though.

Flapjacks? Flapjacks!

Flapjacks! Flapjacks!

Flapjacks! Flapjacks! Come on, Mom, say it!

Flapjacks! Flapjacks!

Flapjacks! Yay!

Okay, yeah.

All right.

After flapjacks. Okay. Thank you so much, Mom. Good night.

Good night. I love you.

All right.

It's just you and me.

I can probably keep you on until mid-January, Felipe, but after that,

I'm... You have been nothing but good to me. Look, I'm willing to work half a day

if that would help. No, Felipe.

I appreciate that, but you're way too valuable.

Maybe things will pick up after the new year.

But until then, I'm... Well, I'm sorry.

Please don't be.

This is not your fault.

Is everything all right?

Lucy got taken to the sheriff's station.

Again. No, Ms. Grace. I'm sorry.

If there's anything I can do to help.

No, just finish up here and I'll be back.

Grace.

Hey, Jonas.

I didn't know you worked the front desk now.

It's temporary.

Well, you know why I'm here.

Yeah, well... Did Sheriff Hansen already let her go?

Uh, no. She's still here.

Oh, okay.

Where is she?

Well, I don't know if you heard, but Sheriff Hansen retired.

Wait, when?

Just last week.

Oh, wow.

I've been really out of the loop lately.

Um, can I talk to the new sheriff?

Sure. I just think you need to know about the... Grace?

My bad.

She just kind of stormed past me. It's fine.

I don't think it is because... Jonas, it's okay.

I'll handle it.

Okay.

Come in.

You're the new sheriff.

I am.

Maybe now you'll give me your name.

I'm Grace.

Grace Guidry.

Grace.

Lovely name.

Guidry.

Wait, Guidry?

Are you related to Lucy Guidry?

I am.

She's my daughter.

Where is she?

She's in custody.

You make it sound like she's under arrest.

Well, technically she is.

What did she do?

She was caught spray painting a wall.

That's nonsense.

I'm sure that was her boyfriend, Dylan. Did you guys catch him?

Unfortunately, she's the only one that we caught. Whoever she might have been

with ran.

Well, I can tell you that she had nothing to do with this.

In the wrong place, wrong time is all.

Well, I don't... Can I take her home, please?

We haven't finished processing her yet.

Are you booking her?

I have to. It's the rules.

Sheriff Hansen never did. He always sent her home with a warning.

Well, Sheriff Hansen isn't here.

And from the amount of times I've seen she's been here, it's about time she

learned a lesson.

That's going to give her a record.

She's going to do some community service. She'll be fine.

Look, I'm sorry.

It's what's best for her. I've seen this before.

Vandalism is the gateway to... Please just finish processing her so I can take

her home.

Sure.

Hey, look.

About the other night, I know that neither of us... Thank you.

Jonas, get in here.

Yes, sir.

Sorry. It's so weird having my cousins, my superior.

You're welcome, by the way.

No, I was gonna take the job, but... But you're not qualified and you're lazy.

Yeah, listen, why didn't you tell me the girl that we took in was Grace's

daughter? You didn't think that'd be something I should know?

I mean, you seem so dead set on making an example out of her. Far be it for me

to get between the new sheriff and his job. Besides, would it have made a

difference?

Maybe.

Well, what's done is done.

You said because now you know you do not have a chance with her.

You can get back to work now. Yes, boss.

And Jonas, can we do something about this?

It's really starting to creep me out. Oh, yeah, yeah.

Sheriff Hanson will have somebody pick it up soon.

Sorry about that.

How did you even end up on that street?

And what was all that about flapjacks?

Is that code for something?

Do you have your friends lying for you now, Lucy? No, no, no, no.

we woke up and her mom was making flapjacks but then dylan called of

course he said he really needed to talk to me that it was a matter of life or

death okay why would it be a matter of life or death i didn't know so i snuck

out just to talk with him for a little bit the phone wasn't enough he said it

had to be in person then when i got out there he asked me to take a quick ride

with him said he really needed to show me something let me see i really only

thought it was going to be for a few minutes But then he took me all the way

across town to that wall to show me his art. Mmm, art.

Yes, Mom, art.

His friends were there, so we hung out for a second.

And then the cops came and... And?

I told him to go?

I thought that he'd be in way worse trouble than me. So I stayed because I

thought Sheriff Hansen would hear me out. Plus, I think the art is really

cool. Are you hearing yourself right now?

Lucy, why would you stay behind and take the fall for him? I thought it would

look so much worse if I just jumped in a car with him and then we drove away

really fast.

I mean, that would look so much worse, right?

Okay, okay, so he leaves you there rather than own up to what he has done.

That shows you what kind of person he is, doesn't it?

Lucy, I really don't think you need to see him again. Mama, you don't

understand. What don't I understand?

I feel like I understand plenty.

He is a delinquent who keeps getting you into trouble. He has no prospects. He

has no goals. He listens to me, Mama.

You don't.

Lucy.

Maybe this will teach her to finally be done with that guy. There you go.

I just hate that it's gonna go on her record.

When she didn't do anything.

I wish that new sheriff would take that into consideration.

Well, you should tell him that. I would.

Right now.

What?

Hello, ladies.

Hello back.

Just gonna grab a few things if that's okay? It is a store.

Sure is.

Very quaint, I might add. I like it.

Thanks.

Quaint.

Hey,

Chief Ford.

It's Sheriff.

Hey, Sheriff Ford.

You can call me Patrick.

Hey, Patrick Ford, did you see Lucy out there doing her duty?

I did see her, yes.

Does that make you feel proud of yourself?

Beg your pardon? She didn't do anything, Sheriff Patrick.

Just Patrick is fine?

She took the fall for that degenerate boyfriend who had the instinct to just

drive off and leave her at the first sign of trouble, and you are punishing

her for that. Well, if that is the case, I'm sorry to hear that.

That's not the story she gave us.

Well, why would you believe a teenager?

Why wouldn't I believe her?

That said, I think based on the amount of times that Sheriff Hanson logged in

her troublesome behavior, that maybe it's about time she learned that her

actions have consequences.

Well, shucky darn and slop the chickens. Thanks for the lesson.

Shucky darn?

Look, Grace, I don't want us to be enemies.

I hear that your farmer's a real staple in this town.

Folks say you're a real caring member of the community and that you help others

when they're in need.

Is that what you heard?

That's true.

It's nice, I guess.

Lucy will be done with her community service soon, and the record will show

it was just a misdemeanor, and she'll be fine.

Now, if we can find this Dylan kid and prove that he did it, I promise you, we

will handle it.

Well, good.

Because then you'd actually be doing your job.

I was doing my job.

Ha! My daughter is out there, an innocent child engaged in prison labor.

I would call that a bit of an exaggeration. Oh, really?

Yes, really.

I think you two should hash us out over a cup of coffee.

I'd sooner go to coffee with Jabba the Hutt.

I'd sooner go to coffee with... Ned Beatty.

Ned Beatty's dead.

Well, dig him up, because I'd sooner go to coffee with a dead Ned Beatty than go

out to coffee with this guy.

Me and zombie dead Ned Beatty out sipping gingerbread lattes. Yep.

I'm gonna go.

She's actually really quite charming once you get to know her.

I'd hope so.

So that was unfortunate.

Sounds like it.

Is Patrick mad at you? He's mad at both of us. What? What did I do?

You're right, he's just mad at me.

Dang. Why are you always messing with my emotions?

You know, ever since his wife Julia bailed on him, he has been nothing but a

sorry sap. Just open, all dopey, no fun at all. That's why it was easy for me to

convince him to leave the city and take this job. Gotcha.

It's gotta be tough, moving to a new town, all sad and lonely.

Kind of pathetic, if you ask me.

What are you guys talking about? Nothing. Just Jack's non-existent love

life. What?

Dude, I got lots of ladies.

You just never see them because... Because they don't exist, right?

Thanks, cousin. Thanks, bud. I'll get you next time.

Seltzer water's free.

Good.

All right. Who's winning now? I annihilated him. Kind of like Grace's

rejection annihilated you.

Zero tact?

Zero class?

What? I didn't know I wasn't supposed to say anything. Why on earth would you

want to say anything like that, you insensitive scruffy goofball?

Why scruffy, though?

Guys, it's fine.

I'm not annihilated.

It was just an unfortunate turn of events.

Life goes on.

Cheers to that. Cheers. We'll get you back in the game in no time, cousin.

Thanks, guys, but I'm good.

Listen, I think we could come up with a way for you to get in Grace's good.

Grace's? Not funny.

Whatever, dude.

I think we can help Patrick to get her to go in and date them.

Guys, it's fine.

I thought she was interesting, but it's clear now it's not going to work out.

It's fine.

I don't know.

That look in your eyes says otherwise.

All right, Jack, what do you got? All right.

She works on the farm.

She runs that pecan mill.

Why don't we get her something related to that? Like an antique pecan butter

journal. Is that a thing? Is that a thing, this city boy here?

Is that a thing?

Because I admit I don't know a lot about butter churners.

Duh, yeah.

And I know where you can get one.

Where? At my Meemaw's house.

I know she's got one.

All right, so let me get this straight. I'm going to go over to her house, knock

on the door, and just say, hey, here's an antique pecan butter churner.

Well, you have to have some kind of game plan.

Oh, I can teach you some game.

Wait, you're going to do that? Mm-hmm.

Please, no, don't hold my beer. No, no, don't.

Ouch. All right. When you approach her, you gotta have some swag.

What's up, girl?

I was thinking we could turn some butter together.

All right.

Ha-ha. Very funny, guys. For real, though.

What? That would totally work.

You're out of your mind.

You don't get it, cousin.

Grace may appear super serious, but she likes to laugh.

You crack her up and that wall will fall.

Could you stop that now, please?

Look, she's clearly not into me, and especially not now given what happened

to her daughter earlier.

It just makes sense.

At least try the butter churner. Yeah, I can get it to you by tomorrow morning.

Sheriff Fallon.

Sheriff Ford. Sheriff Ford.

Sheriff Ford. Sheriff Ford. Sheriff Ford. Sheriff Ford.

Alright, alright, alright, I'll do it.

What am I going to do to get Chaz to knock it off?

What do you guys got going on over here? Just cheering on my dear cousin.

That's wonderful.

You want this? Some girl ordered it and never came back.

What is it? Iced tea.

Oh, yeah.

They're at the spot right now. Thanks.

Long Island iced tea.

What?

I will call you an Uber.

Good. Thanks.

Okay.

Yeah, a couple more of these.

Yes, that's perfect.

We are making something good, broccoli.

Yes.

This is mint, and this is rosemary.

So when you plant your own food, you get to come out to the garden any time and

pick what you need.

So that's the benefit of growing your own food.

The earth will grow anything that you plant in it.

Can I help you? Oh, hi.

Yeah, I'm just here to speak with Grace.

Is she expecting you?

I don't think so, no.

I'm Patrick Ford, by the way.

It's okay, Felipe.

Oh.

You're the new chief.

Sheriff.

Yeah.

Sheriff. Okay.

I heard about you.

Not all bad, I hope.

Felipe, can you take over for me?

Y'all pick something for Christmas dinner.

Good luck, senor.

Hey, kids.

What are y'all doing here?

Sheriff Patrick.

How can I help you?

Hi. Again, just... Patrick is fine.

Are you teaching a class or something?

Oh, not exactly.

These kids are part of the Give Back program.

They get extra credit in school for helping in different ways around the

community.

So, to what do I owe this honor?

Lucy's in her room, so I'm pretty sure she hasn't committed any more crimes.

No, I wasn't... I'm not here for that. I mean, I wasn't...

Yeah, I was... You know what? I was driving

by, and I knew your pecan farm was here, and I've always been interested in pecan

farms. I just like farms in general, you know, and so I figured maybe I'd swing

by and... Here.

What is this?

It's something I thought you'd like. Just open it.

Wow.

It's a butter turner. An antique pecan butter turner.

Well, I don't think it's specific to pecans, but where did you get this?

Oh, just some antique shop.

Which one?

Just one outside town. I was doing a little sightseeing the other day.

Amelia's Antiques?

Maybe.

I can't remember the name. But it was great. It was really...

Cool. It had all these eclectic things there, you know, like... chairs.

Well, um... thank you.

That's very kind.

It was nothing.

It was the least I could do, considering all the chaos I've created since being

sheriff for, like, two minutes.

And again, I didn't mean to startle you, uh, you know, by coming by. I just hoped

I didn't intrude.

Well, at least you didn't barge in on me in the ladies' room.

I'm kidding. Yeah.

Anyway, would you like a tour of the farm since you came all this way?

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah, I'd love that.

All right, come on.

These are our cows.

Beautiful.

These are our chickens.

Hey, nice.

They look pretty cute.

This is where the pecan butter magic happens.

We roast the pecans here, and then we stick it in there, it gets mixed up into

butter. And then that goes in here, and it comes out in these little jars.

Wow.

Here, taste.

Wow.

That's delicious.

Thanks. It's an old family recipe.

This is very cool, Grace.

Yeah.

It was.

So I'm gonna find a special place for this.

Thank you.

No problem.

It was nothing.

Yeah, you said that.

If it was nothing, why'd you do it?

I have one more thing to show you.

This is Pegasus.

He's such a special beauty.

Yeah.

Gorgeous. He really is.

He's a Tennessee Walker.

Comes from a long line of champion show horses.

He's Lucy's favorite.

Mine too.

He was a gift from Lucy's dad, my husband, before he... Yeah.

Yeah, I heard him.

So sorry for your loss.

What a wonderful gift.

My butter churner pales in comparison.

I mean, oh.

It's a horse, so I'm pretty sure all gifts pale in comparison.

Yeah.

How is Lucy doing, by the way?

Yeah, she's all right.

Look, I'm truly sorry for any stress my actions may have caused.

Had I any idea of the backstory, I never would have... Hey, you were just doing

your job, and I'm really sorry that I made it sound like you weren't.

Honestly, it spoiled Lucy that Sheriff Hanson was such a softie.

It spoiled me too.

But maybe having to deal with consequences is making her take

ownership of her life.

And speaking of taking responsibility, I want to apologize.

Because I'm really ashamed of the way that I behaved at the store.

Please, don't be.

I would act the same way if it was my daughter.

Well, do you have kids I don't my wife and I split before we ever had the

chance I'm sorry to hear that it is what it is life, right,

right?

Sorry

Everything all right?

No.

Lucy's having another Dylan-related crisis.

I wish that boy would just leave her alone.

I'm sorry. I'm gonna have to go.

No problem. I appreciate you taking the time to give me the tour.

It was my pleasure.

And thank you for the butter churner.

Yeah. Yeah.

Well,

um... Okay. Uh, well, it was really...

Nice seeing you again.

Okay.

I'll, uh... I'll see you around.

I hope so.

Mm-hmm.

Congratulations, compadre.

That's the most I've seen her talk to someone she doesn't know very well.

Yeah?

You think she likes me?

No.

That is very possible.

You have a nice night, Sheriff.

Well, that was nice of him.

I suppose.

And nice of you to show him around.

You kind of like him, don't you?

No, I don't. Don't lie to me, lady. I got mad perception skills.

It's okay. It's good that you like him. I don't. I don't like him. I just...

I thought it was a kind gesture for him to bring over the butter churner.

I wonder how in heckfire he thought to do that.

Right?

Plus, I really do think Lucy's learned her lesson in all this.

Stop. I don't like him.

Are we done here? Don't rush me. It's a process.

He knows I don't eat that stuff.

Hey, have a good night, Sheriff.

All right, you. I'll see you tomorrow.

All right.

You didn't tell me your friends were going to be here.

Yeah. And you always want to back out of this, like, every time. I don't like

your friends.

Hey. Hey.

What's going on here?

Lucy, you okay?

Who are you?

I'm the new sheriff here.

Sheriff Patrick.

This the guy that busted you?

Yeah. Oh.

You also came to the farm to visit my mom, right?

I did.

Trying to go with her mom.

You are?

Dylan, her boyfriend.

Nice to finally meet you, Dylan, her boyfriend.

I read a lot about you. Yeah?

Sweet.

On the record.

In your file.

At the sheriff's station.

Oh. Well, I've been on pretty good behavior nowadays, so... That right?

What can we do for you, Sheriff?

We were just talking.

You look pretty intense for just talking. Just want to make sure you're

okay. Can we chat for a moment? He's fine, bro.

Dylan, hush.

I'm fine.

Give us a minute?

What? Why?

Come on, Luce. Let's go get some pie at the Double R.

Look,

Lucy.

I know you don't know me, and I'm sure...

Me giving you community service didn't make you a fan, but are you thinking

about the choices you're making and how they're not only affecting you and your

future, but your mom's?

I can tell you're a very smart, strong person.

I can also tell that your mom loves you more than anything.

She worries about you, though, and so do I.

You need to ask yourself what it's going to look like in five years if you keep

listening to that guy.

Anyone who lets somebody take the fall for their crime and not look back is not

somebody worth your time.

Trust me.

Sheriff Patrick, I am thinking about my mom, but I'm going to handle my life the

way that I'm going to handle it.

I understand.

I just want to make sure you're okay.

Just looked a little bit like maybe he... No, no, I'm fine.

He's all talk.

And while I appreciate you trying to look out for me and I can see you're

trying to maybe date my mom... Lucy. You're not my dad.

So unless you're trying to...

Book me again. I'd like to go.

Okay.

Thank you.

Dylan, I just want to go home.

I found another box of Christmas decorations we forgot.

Do you want to help me? Oh, you know, I'm sure your boyfriend, the sheriff,

would love to help you out with that.

Hey, it is not like that, and you know it.

But you did turn out to be a decent guy, thank goodness.

He arrested me.

True. And I think it taught you a lesson.

Oh, so you're saying you're happy he arrested me? You know what I'm saying.

Yeah.

Do you remember this?

Yeah. You sure you don't want to put up the tree this year?

I don't know. That was Dad's thing. You know, it's just not really the same

without him. Okay.

What you got there?

Wow.

Luce, that's amazing.

Thank you. You are so talented.

Thanks. All the more reason to stay out of trouble. You don't want anything

affecting the chances of you getting to that art school.

Jeez, you swear I'm some sort of degenerate or something.

Well, you're not, but he is.

What?

Oh, I don't know. It would just be great if we could not bring him up for one

night.

Lucy. You know what? Actually, I don't want to do this right now. I'm going to

bed. Please.

Uh, sorry if this is a bad time. I was just driving by and thought I would,

um... It's as bad a time as any.

Come on in.

Thanks.

Oh. Hello.

What do we have here?

It's my dog, Checkers.

Checkers, huh? Hi, Checkers.

When I was, uh, growing up as a kid, we had a, uh, cat named Checkers.

It was a white cat with black spots, so like a checkerboard.

Brown dog named Checkers. That's kind of funny.

Why is that funny?

I don't know.

Hi.

Hey there.

Ta-da. Oh, thank you.

It's no problem.

Made those for Lucy, but she locked herself in her room again.

I actually saw her today.

Earlier. Uh-oh.

Yeah, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.

I saw her with Dylan, and I approached them. I knew she was with him.

That girl, she keeps hiding things from me.

Can you blame her, though? I mean, she's going through it.

And trying to explain that to a disapproving parent isn't exactly easy

at this age. Don't tell me she's got you on her side now.

Not at all. I just remember being her age, I wasn't exactly forthcoming about

my life information with my parents.

Were you?

No.

Certainly not.

Yeah.

What did you say to them?

I just told her my perspective and reminded her of your love and concern.

Thank you.

Of course. And I let her know that if she needed anything, that I'm there for

her.

I also got a good read on that Dylan kid, and I agree.

She'd be better off cutting ties.

Right? He is so smarmy.

He is.

But Grace, Lucy's got a good head on her shoulders.

I think she's starting to come around. I think she just needs to do it on her own

timeline.

Look, I'm not a parent, so in no way am I telling you how to parent. But I do

recognize maturity and intelligence when I see it. And allow me to say, Lucy has

both. And droves.

She does.

She really does.

So, that's all I wanted to say.

Well, thank you.

Thank you for looking out for her.

I know you guys are grieving and going through it, and I get it.

I lost my younger brother about five years ago in a boating accident.

I am so sorry.

Thanks.

He was a member of the Coast Guard, and there was this horrible storm.

Anyway. I just understand what it's like to go through the grieving process.

It takes time and a toll, so just be gentle with her and with yourself.

They say the worst vice is advice, so I hope I wasn't too annoying right there.

No, not at all.

It's actually really nice to hear some real talk.

People have been tiptoeing around us since Tom passed, and this is

refreshing.

What about your storefront?

Sandy? Sandy, right. She seems like a real straight shooter to me.

Yes, she is that. I guess maybe since we've all been

struggling and dealing with financial burdens and all, she's lightened up a

bit.

She's definitely still on me all the time about... About?

Nothing. Not important.

Try a cookie. Oh, okay.

Cheers.

Cheers. Dink.

Mmm.

Right? Mmm.

It's really great.

Much better than usual.

Well, I should get going. It's getting late.

Thanks for taking the time.

Yeah, really lovely place here.

Farm life seems really fulfilling.

Thank you for stopping by.

Well, good night.

Good night.

Hey.

Do you want to come over tomorrow?

I can show you how we get the eggs from the hen houses.

Oh, tomorrow I'm off.

Sure, yeah. I always wondered about the inner workings of hen houses.

Great. Okay, I'll see you in the morning.

What time?

6 a.m.

Okay.

No pressure, of course.

No, no, yeah, sure. I'll be there. Sounds good.

Great.

Good night. Good night.

Well, how about that?

Lucy, how long have you been standing there?

Here? Not long.

Listening in on you, though?

Pretty long.

Lucy Beatrice Guidry. Oh, please, not the Beatrice.

Well, that was your father's grandmother's name, and he loved her.

It's the worst.

Be grateful I won that battle. Oh, I am.

Patrick seems nice.

Especially the part when he calls me mature and intelligent.

So you heard that. I did.

He really likes you, you know.

He's just being nice.

You know what? How about you stop worrying about my life and you go to

bed?

Hmm?

Good night.

You ready to get to work, city boy?

As ready as I'll ever be.

Yeah, that's great.

I'm going to guess the chicks really dig him.

So how'd you like your first day on the farm?

Honestly, I loved it.

What a feeling.

Yeah. I could see why you choose this life.

There are easier ways to make a living, but... None quite as satisfying, in my

opinion.

But it's not the life for everyone.

I can see that.

But I thoroughly enjoyed it.

So thank you for inviting me.

Thank you for showing up.

Do you want to come inside for some breakfast?

Lucy said she'd make us flapjacks.

I would.

But I actually have to get to the station today, it turns out.

Slightly later shift.

But I would love to wash my hands.

That's a good idea.

It's right inside to the right.

Hey, so I was thinking I would like to take you out to dinner tomorrow night.

That sounds lovely, but, um... Something wrong?

You're a really great guy, Patrick.

Uh-oh.

What happened?

Something in that letter?

It doesn't matter.

Listen, I really enjoyed your company today.

I'm just, I'm not in a place to really date anyone.

Oh.

I see.

It just wouldn't be fair to you.

I've got a lot going on, and I can't afford to be distracted.

As tempting as that might be.

I get that, but maybe I could help.

No.

I don't want my problems to become your problems.

You're new to town. You should be out there, meeting new people, having fun.

I am having fun.

I met you.

Look, Patrick, this is hard for me, too.

You're really wonderful.

It's just not a good time for me.

Please understand that.

I do, but... I need you to respect where I'm at.

And I don't want to hold you back.

You should be going on dates. You're a catch.

And the last thing that you need is a single mother who's, um... just not

ready yet.

Grace. Please, Patrick.

I have to think about Lucy. I need to focus everything on her and this farm.

Okay.

Okay.

I had a really great time today.

So did I.

Well, I should be getting back to work.

So, thanks again.

You're welcome.

Goodbye, Grace.

Goodbye, Patrick.

Ms. Grace, are you okay?

I'm fine, Felipe.

Okie dokie.

Good night. Good night.

Is something wrong?

No.

Okay.

Hey, Carter.

How are you?

Um, how much did you say I could get for Pegasus?

Be right there!

Christmas surprise!

Julia. What?

What are you doing here? I thought you were in Oklahoma working right now.

Well, that didn't go as planned.

Ended up with some downtime, so I thought I'd drop by.

What happened?

I'll tell you all about it.

You gonna let me in?

Oh, yeah, sure.

Of course.

Come in.

What is this place?

It's temporary.

My place won't be ready until January.

It's kind of cozy.

I'm sorry, Julia.

You're just the last person I expected to see.

Ever.

I know. I was going to call, but I didn't want to ruin the surprise.

Julia. What?

Why so glum?

I thought you'd be happy to see me.

You left me, remember?

The ink is still fresh on the divorce papers.

I'm so sorry, Patrick. I know I hurt you.

Understatement. And I know I said a lot of things that were... damaging.

I'm leaving you for my yoga instructor.

I don't love you anymore, just among many things.

Yes, yes, I'm so sorry. I was going through an early midlife crisis. Things

between us were going so well in our lives, and it was all so... So... Bland.

I got scared. I thought, this can't be the end of the adventures, the end of

variety.

I acted impulsively, and I'll admit, selfishly.

I also thought you deserved better, that I wasn't right for you, that maybe

someone else was out there that would be a much better fit.

But then, after a year of crazy adventures with Dennis,

That's his name? Yes. After a year of insane, fun, passionate adventures with

Dennis, it dawned on me.

This isn't real life.

This isn't really what it's all about.

What is it all about, Julia?

Stability.

Trust. Living with someone's day to day.

I realized I let go of the best thing I had.

You. I'm so sorry.

I'm so, so very sorry, Patrick.

I promise I can make it up to you.

If you let me.

Will you let me?

Amen will be direct deposit this afternoon.

I'm sorry

I'm

so sorry that it's gonna be sweetie eggs gonna be really well taken care of

Miss Grace, I know this is painful, but you did what you had to do.

I don't know, cousin.

Feels like a lot of drama. Drama.

Yeah, thanks.

So, what are you gonna do?

Not sure.

I mean, Julia is pretty smoky. And you've been Mr. Moreau since you guys

split. I want to meet her. Is she staying here?

No. I told her she had to go to a hotel for now. To her to just take her right

back. Especially after what she did.

Word.

What'd she do?

Left him for a yoga instructor.

Then came back after she was bored with that.

What?

Yeah.

Audacious. Julia was always audacious.

Audacious. That's a good word for her. You like that word. I love that word.

What does it mean?

You said Grace made it clear that she's not interested, right?

I'd say so.

And you've been moping around since Julia left you.

I don't think I'd call it moping.

Oh, you've been moping. You've been moping.

So, I say why not rekindle things with Julia for a bit? You know, take it slow.

See if you can repair things or if there's anything left to repair.

I don't know.

What have you got to lose?

This poker game. If you don't start paying attention, are you in?

What? Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I'm all in.

Give it all.

I win.

Hey, Luce.

Hey, Lucy.

I need your help.

Where is the girl?

Checkers.

Wanna go find her?

Hi, Ashley.

Have you heard from Lucy yet?

No, Mrs. Guidry. I tried all our other friends, too.

You think she's with Dylan?

No, because Dylan actually texted me asking if I knew where she was.

Okay, thanks, Ashley. Please let me know if you hear anything.

Yes, I will.

Donut time, donut time, donut... Donut time!

Okay.

Tasty treats and winter treats and Christmas donut time.

Donut time, donut time, donut, donut time.

And it's always time for donut time.

I got what I like. Thank you.

Two?

Take an S.

Hey there, Sheriff.

You know, you don't have to call me Sheriff just because we're at work,

Jonas. It's weird calling you cousin, especially with the bad name, Sheriff.

Donut time.

I don't really feel like a donut right now. You know, if I eat enough of these,

I'm gonna start looking like a donut.

See? I'm funny and you know it. Yeah, you're a regular laugh riot.

Hey,

I'm really sorry to interrupt.

Howdy, Grace.

Donut?

No, thank you.

Hey, Grace. Everything okay?

Actually, no.

I can't find Lucy.

I've looked everywhere that I can think of. I've called all of her friends.

Did something happen?

Well...

I'll go look and see who's on patrol and put a word out for him.

Thank you. Thanks, Jonas.

She

got really

upset with me because I had to sell Pegasus.

You did?

Why? I had no choice.

I really needed the money, and there was no other option.

I'm so sorry, Grace.

Yeah, she... She got really mad at me.

Rightfully so.

I don't know if she left last night in the middle of the night or if she's been

gone since this morning. I... Is that what that letter was about?

Grace, why didn't you tell me?

I didn't want to bother you with our problems. You have enough problems of

your own.

Grace, I wouldn't have minded.

I promise I'll be on the lookout for her.

I'll even go out myself.

I'm sure she's fine.

She probably just needed some alone time to process everything.

Yeah.

I'm trying not to freak out.

Have you eaten?

I haven't been able to think about food.

Look, why don't we go together, get something to eat, and then we can drive

around and look for her.

That would be great. Thank you.

Of course.

Special delivery. Oh.

Hello.

Julia, what are you doing here?

Well, I thought I'd surprise you with lunch, but I see you're busy.

Grace, this is Julia. Julia, this is Grace.

We were just about to... Hi, Grace. I'm Julia, Patrick's wife.

She's my ex-wife.

Detail. That's a very important detail.

You know what? I just remembered that I told Sandy I was going to meet her to go

look for Lucy, so don't worry about it.

Grace, please, wait. No, it's fine.

It is.

The more people that are out looking for her, the better. So, I'm going to get

going. Thanks again.

It's very nice to meet you.

Patrick, what's going on? I'll explain later.

Sorry, Sheriff. I literally turned around for five seconds. I guess she

just breezed past me.

She? You mean me?

You're the worst front desk person to ever exist.

It's not even my job. I'm just filling in until we can afford a new secretary.

Patrick, are you gonna tell me what's going on?

Lucy?

Hey, Momo.

Where you been?

Oh, you know, just walking the earth.

What do you mean, walking the earth?

I don't know. I just mean walking the earth.

You know, we pretty much have the whole town out looking for you.

Really?

It's been, like, a day.

You could have said something.

I know. I'm sorry.

I just... I couldn't talk to anyone.

I understand.

I'm really sorry.

I didn't mean to stress you or anyone out. I just... My heart hurt.

Sweet. Gosh, I'm so sorry about Peg.

Believe me, it was one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make.

Will you forgive me?

Of course I do, Mama.

I was just missing...

I'm sorry I've been such a bad daughter.

What?

No, you are the best daughter.

You've just... You've been grieving.

We both have.

And me selling Peg, that was just salt in the wound. And I'm really sorry.

I was just so scared of losing the house and the farm.

As long as we stick together, you and me, we're gonna be okay.

Yeah?

We just gotta hang on.

Do you remember what your dad used to say?

Life is seasonal, and thank God seasons change.

You and me, we're gonna grow through this.

We're gonna...

Come out of this on the other side stronger and braver.

Trust me.

I do.

I trust you too.

You're the smartest kid I know.

You just have to say that because you're my mom.

No. I feel like I can be pretty dumb sometimes.

No, you are literally the opposite of dumb.

Well, you'll be happy to know that I broke it off with Dylan.

You did?

Yep.

Okay.

How do you feel?

I feel good.

I mean, I knew he was all wrong for me.

I just, it's easy to fall into that kind of stuff.

Fear of being alone and all.

Yeah.

Do you ever get tired of being alone?

I mean... Patrick is really kind.

And he really likes you.

He is really kind.

But I don't, I don't think... Maybe if I get over my fear of being alone, you can

get over your fear of not being alone.

That's a beautiful thought.

I know.

I think Patrick is back together with his ex.

What? He is? Since when?

I awkwardly ran into them today.

Jeez.

Sorry, Mom.

I'm okay.

Really.

I'm not alone.

I have you.

I love you, kiddo.

I love you, too.

Hey.

Hmm?

I think I'm ready to bring out the Christmas tree.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Can we do it now? Yeah, okay!

Please wait!

I'm gonna put it up there, I think.

All right.

Hey, Lucy.

Hi, Sandy.

Hey, you.

What you got?

It's picking up around the store.

Wow.

Carter just put in a huge order, too. I heard.

See, it's always darkest before the dawn.

Then before you know it, here comes the sun.

I love you.

You are the best. I really am.

Hey, do you want to stick around?

Me and Lucy are going to do some gift boxes, and then I've got a brisket in

the oven.

Yum, that sounds lovely, but I actually have a date.

Do you tell?

Don't laugh, but I'm going to go meet up with Chuck's brother-in-law.

The guy with the pits in his face?

Those are dimples.

What made you change your mind?

Boredom, the holiday spirit, take your pick.

What's his name?

Ralph.

Let's hope it's just his name and not what I end up doing.

Jokes, just jokes.

Okay, I better get going. Have a good evening. Merry Christmas.

Bye, Sandy.

Merry Christmas.

I want to hear all the tea about your date. I'm sure I'll have plenty.

Keep the shotgun in the safe this time. No promises.

I got it.

Oh. Hi, Lucy.

Hi.

How are you?

I'm doing swell. And you?

I'm doing swell as well.

I'm assuming that you want to see my mom?

If she's available, yeah.

Give me a second.

Okay.

Mama? Who was at the door?

Sheriff Patrick.

Really?

Tell him I'm busy.

You want me to lie?

No, look.

I'm fighting for my life here.

Ah, help.

I think you should talk to him.

I really don't have anything to say.

Maybe he does.

She's not coming.

Grace, hi.

Hey there.

Luce and I are in the middle of wrapping presents. Can I help you with something?

Oh, sorry to interrupt. I just had a few things I want to say.

Okay.

First off, I'm... Glad that Lucy's back and safe.

Yes, me too.

Thank you for your help with that.

Of course. In the end, she came home and all is well, so that's great.

She also broke it off with Dylan.

What? That's fantastic news.

Yes.

So, how's your wife?

Ex-wife.

Details.

Yeah, about that.

That was pretty inconvenient timing.

Slight.

Right. Well, it's just, you had said that there was no chance for us, and

then she just randomly shows up at my door, talking about wanting to get back

together. Randomly? Yes, I swear. There was no indication that was going to

happen. Zero.

And it had been a cold and lonely year. She was asking for a second chance.

Yeah, I totally understand.

And I know that I was...

Really harsh with you that last time and I'm really sorry.

I Just I thought I was doing what was best.

I know you did.

Oh Well, well, I hope you're happy now.

That's just it though.

I'm not Truth be told grace.

I Haven't been able to stop thinking about you the first time I Saw you I

thought now that is someone Truly special.

You didn't even know me.

True, but there was just something about you. And the more I got to know you, the

more I knew that my first impression was spot on.

Like that.

I have never met anyone like you, Grace.

And I realize I'm probably never going to meet anyone like you again.

And what about Julia?

She's gone.

I told her I couldn't go back to the way it was. We were young when we got

married and super ambitious and living in the city.

And on paper, it just made sense.

But after what happened, I realized that's not who I am anymore.

So I guess you really can take the boy out of the city and the city out of the

boy.

Yeah, I really think small town life is where it's at.

Is that right?

That's right.

The farm life, I...

I kind of love it.

Only kind of?

I mean... I really love it.

Well, look at that.

What?

You're standing under the mistletoe.

I am?

I don't see anything.

Well, that was where it was gonna go.

Oh, it was gonna go... Mm-hmm. It was gonna go there?

Did you know this was going to happen?

Like, what if I said scram?

I knew it was a risk.

But I'm a gambling man.

And I hoped.

Also, I made a Christmas wish.

Santa owed me.

Did he?

Yeah. When I was 12, I asked for a bike, and he gave me a pair of underoos.

Remember those?

Yes. So Santa owed me big time.

He did.

Lucky me.

Lucky me.

do you want to stay for dinner i would love that but wait i have something for

you you do yes it's a gift for you and lucy just wait here

i'll be right here mom

lucy were you listening the whole time yes and watching

lucy beatrice oh my gosh no

How many times?

I thought your farm could use this.

Peg!

How did you do this? That wasn't that hard.

I don't believe it.

It's Christmas.

It's time for miracles.

How can we ever thank you?

The look on your face is thanks enough.

Merry Christmas, Grace.