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[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

[alarm ringing]

[music continues]

[alarm beeping]

[music continues]

[humming]

[lip trilling]

-Hey.

-Hm?

Where's Jack?

He'll be here.

Uh!

He'll be here.

[instrumental music]

[mouthing silently]

One, two...

[instrumental music]

Good morning, Chicagoans,

and thank you

for tuning in

to The Windy City Wake-Up,

Chicago's number-one

morning radio show.

I am the dashing Jack Russo...

[mouthing silently]

Sorry.

...and across from me

is my dazzling

partner in crime,

Maggie Quinn.

Did your voice just crack?

What's happening?

Are you finally hitting puberty

live on the air?

Wow, only thirty seconds in

and I'm already getting

the evil eye.

This must be a record.

I don't know if you know this,

Jack, but today

is December 26,

the day after Christmas.

Oh, believe me, my headache and

I are well aware of the date.

Let me guess,

you serenaded your family

until the wee hours of the night

with a private concert?

Listeners, can you believe

he refuses to play for us

live on the air?

You know I have crippling

stage fright, Maggie.

So how was your Christmas?

It was good.

Thank you very much for asking.

I opened presents with my dad,

sister Amanda and her family.

We made an amazing breakfast

and made a snowman outside.

Wow. Sounds like

an after-school special.

-I'm jealous.

-And how was yours?

Did your mom like the new

Crockpot I found on sale?

Shh! Maggie! My mom's listening,

and she thinks I picked it.

I hate to break it to you, Jack,

but your mom knows

that I've been picking out

your Christmas gifts for you

since we were 15. She even

sends me a thank-you card.

-What? Are you serious?

-Mm-hmm.

I feel betrayed. Next year

she's getting batteries.

[clears throat]

Truth is, I'm more excited

for tonight than

for the actual Christmas Day.

I can already taste your

sister's freshly-baked goods.

As most of our listeners know,

every December 26th,

Jack's family and my family do

our annual post-Christmas dinner

at The Magnolia,

which both of our fathers own.

Yada, yada, yada. The point is,

I am ready to feast.

-[pig snorting]

-[laughing]

Are you bringing Serena?

Bring Serena?

I'm not even bringing a salad.

Oh, very nice. What a gentleman.

I've only been dating her

for three months, I don't wanna

scare the poor girl off.

Are you bringing Hunter?

-I don't wanna rush this one.

-See?

-You're just as scared as I am.

-No, Jack, I'm not scared!

I'm just, I'm waiting

for the right time.

You've been dating for, what,

six months?

-When is the right time?

-Listeners out there...

Does anyone have any thoughts

on this?

I would say that the nine-month

mark is a sweet spot.

You're stalling.

Ooh, looks like

we have our first caller.

You are live

with Maggie and Jack!

Jack!

[Maggie] What are you doing?

I slept too late

to pack a lunch.

I know. I covered for you,

remember?

-[clicks tongue] Hm.

-Ah, what is that?

Look like fruitcake from

last week's Christmas party.

Jack, no!

That's from over a week ago!

Yeah, but it's fruitcake.

Here. I brought some leftovers

from Christmas dinner.

Ooh! Amazing!

The phones were flashing

brighter than a Christmas tree

this morning.

Who knew that meeting

your partner's family

would spark up

such a heated debate?

And here I thought I was

the only one trying to avoid it.

-Besides you, of course.

-[scoffs]

I am not avoiding anything.

Hunter will meet the whole gang

when the time is right.

He's gonna get eaten alive.

Okay, just because you

don't like him doesn't mean

everyone else

is gonna feel the same way.

I like him. It's just...

What?

He wears a lot of sweater vests.

[laughs] Sweater vests,

really? That's all you got?

It's unsettling.

I think

he's got a deep dark secret.

You are worse than my dad.

You find a reason

to dislike every guy

that I have

ever introduced you to.

Or they have failed to find

a reason to be liked by me.

[instrumental music]

Great show today, you guys.

Thanks, Deb. Christmas cookie?

Ooh! Don't mind if I do.

-Good numbers?

-Great numbers.

People are tweeting like crazy

about their own

meet-the-family stories.

Hashtag Windy City Wake-Up

is trending.

-Right on.

-Gets better.

Judd Crawford

from Satellite Radio

just called.

-Satellite Radio?

-What did they say?

That they're interested

in taking Windy City Wake-Up...

-To a national level!

-Are you kidding me?

Is this a joke, is this like

the time you said Mandy Moore

called the station for a date

with me?

Oh, yeah, that was a good day.

Forget that.

This is amazing news!

You bet it is.

They wanna do a cross-over for

the next five days to see if you

appeal to their audience

before any big moves are made.

-For real? This is amazing!

-Mm-hmm.

-I think I'm speechless.

-That never happens.

No one has chemistry

like you guys.

It's time for the country

to hear what I've always known.

Windy City Wake-Up

is great radio.

-Simple as that.

-Thanks, Deb.

But no matter what,

you are our producer.

-You gotta come with us.

-No question.

Well, then, we better make

these next five days count.

Good job, you two.

Mags, we're going national!

Our chance

to make a real impact.

This is what

we've always wanted.

Ever since our ridiculous

high school show.

Lunch Wakeup

With Maggie And Jack.

[whistling]

I think this calls for the best

friends forever power shake.

-Oh, no, Jack, no.

-What? It's the shake.

It marks when we officially

became best friends.

You're too good for the shake?

Come on.

-Ooh. Phew.

-Ooh. Phew.

-Focus, passion, personality!

-Focus, passion, personality!

-Jack and Maggie forever. Yes!

-Jack and Maggie forever. Yes!

-Bond.

-Bond.

Hey, am I interrupting anything?

Hunter! You're here early.

-Oh, is that, is that a problem?

-No. Of course not.

I like your sweater.

Where'd you get it?

The mall, yeah, uh, the...

They're on sale

'cause Christmas is over.

We should go.

I'll be back in an hour.

Bye.

[chuckles]

It's never gonna last.

So, anyway, we're gonna start

doing crossover episodes

beginning tomorrow.

That's, wow,

that's, that's great.

-Uh-oh. What's wrong?

-No, it's, I was...

I was listening to your show

this morning,

and it felt like you and Jack

were making fun of the fact

that Serena and I are

not invited to dinner tonight.

Oh, no, no, no. No. We embellish

things for the show.

And trust me, I want you to meet

the whole Russo-Quinn gang,

but in due time.

But I am warning you,

they're nuts!

But why can't I just meet

your father and your sister?

Wha...

What do the Russos

have to do with us?

Well, you know, our dads

are like a package deal.

We do everything together.

We may not be family by name,

but we are a family.

So if we end up together,

um, you're telling me that

we will be spending the holidays

with Jack's family every time?

This is about Jack, isn't it?

Uh, I mean,

you guys are always texting,

you have

all these inside jokes...

You-you,

you have a secret handshake.

I mean, i-it's a bit strange.

Hunter, like I told you,

Jack and I, we've known

each other our entire lives.

If something were to happen,

it would've happened by now.

We're just friends.

I promise you.

You ever, um,

you ever had feelings for him?

No. Of course not.

Okay.

Sweater vest's on point today.

You look incredibly charming.

You look like Superman.

I have a thing for him.

[instrumental music]

You excited to tell everyone

the big news?

Oh, yeah, my dad's

probably gonna be so proud,

he'll break out

the 1967 Chateau Baptiste.

And outshine my 2019 Rose?

He wouldn't dare.

-[sighs]

-You okay? Something wrong?

I don't know, Hunter and I

had a weird conversation today.

About what?

He was bummed

he wasn't invited tonight.

You, too? Serena was not

impressed with our segment.

She made me promise

to invite her next year.

Wow. So we're thinking

long-term. That is a first.

Ah. Who knows

what the future holds?

And that is why

you're perpetually single.

What? I'm a realist.

[instrumental music]

[sighs]

Hm.

Hey, hey.

H-h-hey, my boy. Mwah.

Dad, I just saw you yesterday.

Margaret.

You look ravishing, as always.

-Maggie!

-Hi, dad.

Thank you.

Interesting, uh, show today.

What is this nonsense

about you two being scared

of bringing your partners

to meet us?

Dad, remember when I brought

Bobby Murtho to Thanksgiving?

All that interrogating?

He nearly choked on his turkey.

Probably still needs therapy

after that night.

Now that was

an entertaining Thanksgiving.

-Uh-huh.

-Bobby was a bonehead.

For crying out loud,

he was a Red Sox fan!

-He was from Boston.

-Ah.

-Hi, mom.

-Hi, honey.

Would you put this

on the table?

Is there any potatoes in this,

or is it all just butter?

-Did you ask 'em about the show?

-Oh, come on, mom.

You know you can't take

this stuff personally.

Well, maybe

if you actually did introduce us

to one of your girlfriends,

you would see

that we can behave ourselves.

Uh-uh-uh.

Speak for yourself, Barb.

-Maggie!

-Oh, hi.

Loved the Crockpot.

You really nailed it this year.

Oh, I'm so glad

that you liked it.

Betrayal. Okay?

-Oh.

-There they are.

Traffic was unbelievable.

How's my favorite guy today?

-Huh?

-I'm good, grandpa!

On a scale of one to ten,

how did Santa do this year?

-Eight-and-a-half.

-Good enough.

Better than last year.

Go give your aunt a hug.

-Hi.

-Hi! Mwah!

So did you hear their radio show

this morning?

No, we missed it. What happened?

-Let me ask you something, Matt.

-Yeah.

What was it like meeting Nancy

and me for the first time?

Don't remind me.

Watching the movie

Meet The Parents

felt like

watching a documentary.

[laughing]

[imitating Robert De Niro]

Are you talkin' to me?

Are you talkin' to me?

-Ooh.

-Okay, listen, everybody.

Maggie and I

have some exciting news.

Oh, let me guess, you've decided

to sell

your baseball card collection

so I can finally clear out

the attic.

Not a chance, mom.

Those cards are an investment.

-Wait and see.

-[Maggie] It's better, okay?

The Windy City

will be airing nationally

on Satellite Radio

starting tomorrow!

Wow, our very own Jackson and

Margaret are gonna be famous!

-You know what this calls for?

-Here it comes.

-A group hug.

-A what?

-Come on. Come on. Come on.

-Group hug!

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

There. Happy birthday.

-A little gravy?

-Yeah.

Maggie, did you want

some cranberry...

Mm. This is delicious!

You guys have outdone

yourselves.

-Hear, hear.

-Well, thank you.

All credit goes

to my lovely wife.

Uh-huh. Thank you, darling.

I miss Grandma Nancy's stuffing.

-Hm. Me, too, buddy.

-Hm.

Her stuffing

was always the best.

She left big shoes to fill,

but her spirit's always with us.

Yeah.

So how are tickets selling

for the annual

New Year's Eve party?

[clears throat]

What are those looks for?

Oh, come on, let's not talk

business during dinner, huh?

You serious?

You love talking shop.

It's fine. People are still

in Christmas-mode.

We'll sell more

in the next few days.

-Yeah.

-They used to sell out in a day.

No, unfortunately,

times are changing.

-Well, should we be worried?

-Not at all.

Now, please, let's enjoy this

delicious dinner. Shall we?

Will you pass the potatoes,

please, if there are any left?

Trade you for the turkey? Or you

can pass your plate around.

It's about 40 pounds,

I don't wanna break my back.

Do you mind? Thank you.

[instrumental music]

-Bye, dad. Mwah.

-Love you so much.

Well, thank you all so much for

the new material for our show.

And, Amanda, thank you so much

for the desserts.

-They were amazing.

-Thanks, sis.

-Mom's famous recipe.

-I helped.

[gasps] That must be why

it's so good.

-Bye, guys.

-Bye.

-See you later.

-Bye, safe journeys.

Dad, what's going on

with the bar?

Ah.

Well, what can I say, kid?

Seems like no one comes out

to listen to live jazz anymore.

This place has been

a Chicago staple since the '30s.

Don't people know that?

I mean...

Every famous jazz musician

who ever lived has played here.

I, I know it, son.

But, well, it may just be

the end of an era.

[instrumental music]

Sam from Cincinnati,

you're on the air.

And what can we help you with

today?

[Sam on phone] Well, I just met

my girlfriend's parents

over Christmas.

Ever since,

she's been really distant.

I'm worried

her parents told her

they think she can do better.

You see, this is what

I've been talking about.

Family interfering

with a perfectly good thing.

How long have you guys

been together?

About three months.

What did I tell ya? Too early.

My advice, Sam, is next time

you see her parents,

ask a lot of questions. People

love talking about themselves.

-Well, I sure do.

-And remember...

To treat their daughter

like the princess she is,

that way,

they know you're a gentleman.

[Sam on phone] Huh. Okay.

That's not a bad idea.

Look, Sam, meeting the parents

is like beating Bowser's castle

in Super Mario.

Complete that level,

and the rest is smooth sailing.

-Know what I mean?

-[Sam] Totally. Thanks.

You're welcome, bud. Good luck.

Seriously? That's your advice?

Not everything

has to be complicated.

Okay, time

for a quick commercial break.

Don't blow away out there.

The Windy City Wake-Up

will be right back.

-You're a child.

-What? It's good advice.

[instrumental music]

Today was great. So many new

callers from all over the place.

I think it was

one of our best shows yet.

Hopefully, Judd Crawford agrees.

Speak of the devil.

Any word from the higher-ups?

Did they like us?

I don't know how

to tell you guys this, but...

Oh, no. They hated us.

No. I'm just being silly.

[giggles]

They loved it!

Not cool, Deb.

In fact, they loved it so much

that they want you two to host

a New Year's Eve segment,

live, on the air,

you'll introduce Serena and

Hunter to both your families.

Uh, they want us to introduce

them to our families?

-On the air?

-On New Year's Eve. Yeah.

Isn't that stepping a bit

into their privacy?

I just don't think

Hunter would agree to do it.

Jokes aside, I think

it's a little early for me

to take that step with Serena.

Come on, this is national

exposure we're talking

about here, you could reach

millions of people

if this deal goes through.

Unless you'd rather stay

local forever.

She's right. This could be

our only chance to go big.

Well, where do they

want us to do it?

They're looking for a venue

that isn't

already sold out for New Year's.

Hold on. This is perfect.

How about we do it

at The Magnolia?

-The Magnolia?

-Yes!

It'll help boost sales

for the club.

It would mean

a lot of free advertising.

-It's a win-win.

-So is that a yes?

-Let's do it.

-What she said.

Perfect, get confirmation

from Hunter and Serena

by the end of the day.

This is gonna be

the best New Year's ever!

It's all happening, nothing can

get in the way

of our dreams now!

Oh. Okay. Ow. Put me down.

[Maggie] Jack. Oh...

[instrumental music]

-Maggie? Jack?

-What are you two doing here?

We need to ask you something.

-Sure. Anything.

-Uh, within reason.

So, what do you think?

The Magnolia will be broadcast

across the whole country.

What do we think? Come on!

Of course we agree!

This is wonderful!

The whole country? Wow,

our prayers have been answered.

Great! We'll call Deb

and tell her you guys are in.

Uh, w-w-we gotta take down

these Christmas decorations

and start dolling this place up

for New Year's!

Amen. Let's go find

that New Year's box right now.

Okay.

Dad.

This is gonna be

just like the old days!

We should book a headliner.

[sighs]

I love seeing them so excited.

Me, too.

-This is gonna be great.

-Yeah.

Now all we have to do is get

Serena and Hunter to sign on.

We're having dinner at my place

tonight. I'll call you after.

Perfect.

[piano music]

He's pretty good.

My mom loved this song.

-[answering machine beeps]

-[Maggie] Hunter.

Um, I've been trying to call you

all day.

Um, I'm just getting

a bit worried.

Anyways, I have exciting news,

so call me back.

[cell phone ringing]

Oh.

Hunter? Where have you been?

Are you okay?

[instrumental music]

Wait, what?

You're not being serious?

Let's just talk about this.

[knocking on door]

Oh. Hold on.

Someone's at the door.

I know, Hunter,

but let's just talk about this.

We need to...

-Jack, what are you doing here?

-[Jack] We need to talk.

No, I don't know why he's here.

He just showed up.

Hunter,

you're not being rational.

Let's just talk about this.

[Maggie] So that's it?

You've made up your mind,

just like that?

[line disconnects]

Are you okay?

I just got dumped.

Well, if that isn't

just the cherry on top.

The cherry on top of what?

Serena just broke up

with me, too.

This is so bad.

[groaning]

[sobbing]

-Yeah.

-Oh, Jack.

Yep.

What kind of person breaks up

with you over the phone?

Everyone knows the two-week

cut-off is for a text break-up

and one month

for a call break-up.

I mean, come on.

Man up, Hunter.

Forget about that,

what are we gonna do

about the New Year's Eve show?

We need a plan.

Is that seriously what

you're thinking about right now?

Yes! This is our big break.

No. You know what?

This is a disaster.

-I need to call Deb A-S-A-P.

-Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

We can't call Deb!

Well, how are we supposed to do

the meet-the-parents segment

if we have no dates

to introduce them to?

We will hire people, actors,

to pretend to be

Hunter and Serena.

-Mm-mm. That's a terrible idea.

-Why?

Hunter's face

is all over my social media.

Right.

[sighs]

I can't believe I'm single.

Again.

[instrumental music]

[Jack] How else can we make

the New Year's Eve segment

a home run?

Are you not even sad

about Serena?

Of course,

but if it wasn't meant to be,

it wasn't meant to be.

You know, for two people

that make a living

giving relationship advice,

we're sure not

very good at relationships.

[Jack laughs]

What could possibly be funny

right now?

A fan just tweeted she thinks

you and I should be together,

and it got, like,

2,000 likes.

Yeah, I know, they've

wanted us to be together

ever since we started.

-That's it.

-What's it?

[imitates explosion]

What if, on New Year's Eve,

you and I surprise the fans

by telling them

that we are together?

W-what? Jack, no!

Think, think, think about it.

The fans will go wild.

It'd be front-page news.

We'd get crazy ratings

and the execs would see

how many people

care about our show.

-It's a no-brainer.

-This is insane.

You mean genius?

You're actually serious

about this, aren't you?

Satellite Radio, Maggie.

Okay, but what happens

when they find out it's a lie?

They never need to know.

After we go national,

we'll let it slip

that we casually decided

to remain friends.

No, Jack, this is a bad idea.

Maggie, with a national show,

we'd be able to help millions

of people across the country.

Which is what

we've always wanted.

Think of the book deals

we'll get offered.

Okay, now you're getting

ahead of yourself.

And The Magnolia needs it.

There's no getting around that.

I dunno about you,

but I'm not ready to accept

the end of an era.

This is crazy.

Mags, you're my best friend.

I wouldn't wanna do this

with anyone else.

Say yes.

Say yes.

Say yes. Come on.

Say it, Maggie.

Let me hear it. Say it.

-Yes.

-Yes! Yes!

Yes!

[instrumental music]

[Maggie] Are you sure

she's gonna buy it?

She's known us

a really long time.

I know, I mean, you usually go

for the quirky bookworm

and I usually date...

Sexy and cool?

That's not what I was gonna say.

I can be sexy and cool,

you know?

[chuckles]

-Oh, you find that funny?

-No.

It's just that I've known you

for so long

that it's hard to see you

that way.

Well, you better start or else

we're never gonna convince her.

Ooh, maybe we should be kissing

when she comes in.

Just get caught in the act?

Kissing?

-Like, on the mouth?

-Yes, on the mouth! Look.

We need her to really believe we

are a couple or else she's never

gonna let us go through

with the New Year's Eve party.

Okay, but I need to know

what I'm working with.

Let me smell your breath.

-Are you serious?

-Yeah.

Ha. Well?

When was the last time

you brushed your teeth?

This morning,

like a regular person.

Just a peck. No theatrics.

Of course, just a peck!

I'm not insane!

Well, this whole thing is

insane, and it's your big idea.

She's coming.

[clears throat]

You ready?

Are you sure about this?

Of course not.

Okay, go.

...here. A-a-ah! Jack!

-[Barb] Maggie!

-Mom, dad!

-What are you guys doing here?

-What's going on?

Oh, we came to meet Deb

to work out the party details...

[Martin] Am I losing my marbles

or were you two just...

Kissing!

Wait, yes!

Yes, they were kissing!

Kissing?

What are you talking about?

What about,

what about Serena and Hunter?

Oh, uh,

it's a long story.

-We broke up with them.

-What?

Can someone please tell me

what's going on?

Oh, well, they're in love!

Always knew this day would come.

Is this true?

We've been denying our feelings

for so long,

we just couldn't

push them away any longer.

Mm.

-Yes!

-Ha-ha.

-My boy!

-This is amazing!

Incredible! Our listeners

are gonna lose their minds!

Oh, no, that's the thing,

we have to keep it a secret

until the New Year's Eve party.

-No one else can know! Shh!

-Mm. Of course.

Mm. The fans are in

for a big surprise.

You know, I always thought you

two had a thing for each other.

This is wonderful!

This is absolutely wonderful!

We're gonna have to tell

your dad, Maggie.

No, no, no.

We don't have to tell Steve.

-Uh-huh.

-Don't really have to tell him.

Oh, nonsense.

We can't keep this from him.

Meet us at The Magnolia after

work so we could be your backup.

Mm-hmm, a-and I'll pack

my Taser, you know,

just in case

things get out of hand.

Ooh. I simply

could not be happier!

Boy, you have made our year.

-Oh, and mine, too!

-Mm-hmm.

-Bye now.

-Bye.

Take care.

-Buh-bye.

-Bye.

-So cute. Bye.

-[Jack] Buh-bye.

What?

Did you see all their faces?

I mean, I've never seen them

so excited.

Wait, wait, wait, what happens

when they find out

that we've been lying to them?

Well, they don't need

to find out.

After New Year's, we reveal

we decided

not to risk our friendship.

Uh, I don't know, Jack.

This seems like

a really, really bad idea.

It's fine!

We used to prank our families

all the time.

What's the difference?

Remember that April Fool's Day

when we covered all the bathroom

toilets at The Magnolia

with plastic wrap?

-Your dad turned into the Hulk.

-Exactly.

He's gonna kill me, isn't he?

Dad, are you okay?

Dad...

Steve, don't be hasty.

[grunts]

It's time to crack open

the 1967 Chateau Baptiste!

Let's celebrate!

-Ah.

-Yay!

-Oh.

-Oh, it's a Jack sandwich.

Yeah. Okay, dad. Okay, okay.

Yeah.

[instrumental music]

So you just realized,

at exactly the same time,

you had feelings

for one another?

Yeah. Pretty much.

-Oh, it's fate.

-So who made the first move?

-Jack.

-Maggie.

Well, w-who was it?

-Me.

-Me.

[chuckling]

The truth is, it was both of us.

One night we were working late

at the studio

and decided to order a pizza,

and the next thing you know

we are making out

like two ravenous animals.

Okay, relax. They get the point.

Okay.

Let's get you to pop this.

Oh, no, no, no, dad,

don't waste that on us.

-It's not like we got engaged.

-Yeah.

I don't really feel comfortable

opening it.

It's far too expensive.

Well, we, we have all been

waiting many years

for this day.

Unless your intentions

with my daughter aren't pure.

No, no. They are,

they are definitely pure.

-Then pop it open, son!

-Yeah, okay.

-Yes.

-Mm...

[cheering]

-It's open.

-It's open.

[Jack] Great.

[Maggie] My dad had been saving

that wine for five decades!

If he finds out that we wasted

it on a lie, we are both dead.

He can never know.

I'll marry you if I have to.

Oh, how romantic.

Did you have any clue

that everyone

wanted us to be together

so badly?

No, none, although I did hear

my mom say something to my dad

back in the day, but...

[scoffs]

That was dumb.

What did she say?

Remember when I signed up

for the school talent show

to play that stupid song

I wrote?

Mm-hmm. But it wasn't stupid.

And remember how even more

stupid, I decided to practice

in front of you all

at The Magnolia?

Mm-hmm. My dad filmed it.

Yeah, that fact haunts me

to this day.

Anyway, that night

I heard my mom say to my dad

that the way

you were looking at me

was the same way

your mom looked at your dad

when he played back in the day.

Oh.

Like I said, always trying to

make something out of nothing.

Well, I did always love

hearing you play,

mostly for your off-beat lyrics,

so she was right

about that part.

That was a long time ago.

I really wish

that you'd kept playing, Jack.

No way.

After running off-stage in

the middle of the talent show?

Did you know how embarrassing

that was?

I'll stick to karaoke

with friends.

Well, that's a shame,

because I think

that you were really good.

Well, anyway, I better go.

We have an early morning again.

[Maggie giggles]

Goodnight, Jack.

[laughs]

[sighs]

[Maggie] And don't forget,

tickets go on sale today at noon

for our New Year's Eve

meet-the-parents party

at The Magnolia.

Come hang out with Maggie and me

as we introduce

our significant others on-air

to our crazy families.

Who knows how it'll go!

Party starts at 8:00

with music, food,

drinks and fun to follow.

Live from Chicago,

The Windy City Wake-Up

With Jack And Maggie

is signing off. So remember.

-Don't blow away out there.

-Don't blow away out there.

[knocking on door]

Hey, hey, hey.

I've got great news.

Judd Crawford called and invited

you two to a cocktail reception.

-Tomorrow night.

-Wait-wait. We...

We're gonna meet Judd Crawford?

He's a radio icon!

[Deb] He's happy

with the numbers on his end

and he wants to meet you.

I think

my heart just skipped a beat.

[laughs] Plus, I told him

your little secret

and he's absolutely thrilled,

so...

You told him? It was supposed

to be a surprise.

Oh, trust me, someone like

Judd Crawford doesn't want

any surprises, he's more

than happy with the news,

and he thinks it's gonna have

everybody buzzing.

The Judd Crawford thinks we're

gonna have everybody buzzing?

This is a really big deal.

Also, take a look at the posters

for the party.

Jeff plastered them

all over the city this morning

and Judd and his team

are pushing it

all across their social media.

Tickets are gonna sell fast.

Um, it says here there's going

to be a live video stream

of the event on their website?

Yes, they decided that they

wanted to hear and see you

all across the country.

Is that a problem?

No, of course not.

-Sounds good. Anything for Judd.

-Exactly.

[laughs]

-That's good. That's good.

-Yeah, it's huge.

[instrumental music]

I'm still in shock.

Judd Crawford.

What do you think I should wear?

Since when do you care what

someone thinks of your outfit?

Uh, since Judd Crawford

personally invited us

to one of his parties.

I mean, aren't you excited?

He'd be our new boss soon.

Maggie?

Maggie! Wait, wait, Maggie!

We've only been broken up

for two days

and he's already out

with another woman.

This coffee shop was our spot!

Um, maybe she's just a friend.

Am I that easily replaced?

No, of course not! Listen to me.

You're one a kind, Quinn.

I gotta go clear my head.

Maggie, wait. Come on.

[instrumental music]

[knocking on door]

-Surprise!

-What are you doing here?

We're going to your

favorite spot. Maple Hill.

And I have a thermos full

of hot chocolate in my backpack.

[groaning]

I'm not in the mood.

Too bad, I'm not gonna let you

mope around the rest of the day

just because of lame-o Hunter.

-Get your coat. We goin'.

-Jack.

Come on, this very sled,

if it could talk, would recount

endless tales of us hurling down

the mountain, effortlessly,

except for that one day, after

my admittedly amazing jump,

when I broke my arm and you

pulled me, on this same sled,

two hours to the hospital.

You remember that?

Fine. But no jumps.

I'm a wild man,

and I can't promise anything.

However, I'm freezing,

so let's go.

-No jumps.

-Attagirl. Pick it up!

-Wait here.

-[chuckles]

[upbeat music]

[music continues]

Thank you for today.

It was really wonderful.

-I needed that.

-Ah.

I couldn't let

my best friend wallow.

You know, sometimes I forget

how sweet you can be.

-Bye, Maggie.

-See you tonight.

Oh, and Jack?

Don't blow away out there.

I won't.

[keys jingling]

Today was so fun.

It felt like we were kids again.

You're really smitten,

aren't you?

I can see it all over your face.

What?

-No, I'm not.

-You're not?

I mean, yeah.

Of course I am.

I just want you to be careful.

I love Jack

just as much as anyone,

but I'm not sure I trust him

with your feelings.

How come?

I'm still not over the fact

that he ditched you last minute

to go to prom with Bianca Bell.

You were devastated he just

tossed you aside. Remember?

Yeah, but that was

a long time ago.

Look, I, I know

you've always loved him.

-Always loved him?

-Oh, come on, Maggie.

Why do you think your other

relationships haven't lasted?

Dad is so excited

for this party.

He's really hoping

a new generation of customers

will revive the bar.

Yeah.

I can't wait to see

the sparkle in his eyes

watching a packed house.

I wish mom could be here for it.

Me, too.

Yes! Yes! Yes!

[laughs] Dad, what has gotten

into you?

I just got off the phone

with Deb.

The network booked

The Davin Bros to play here

on New Year's Eve!

It's gonna be spectacular!

-Aren't they expensive?

-Uh, it's an investment. Oh.

The Magnolia needs an image

upgrade, and what better night

to book a new act

than on New Year's Eve?

Dad, that sounds great,

but I hope

you're keeping an eye

on the budget.

Should I get a new tux?

Dad, are you being serious?

Don't go overboard.

Just be yourself.

-Okay.

-[cell phone ringing]

Hi, Deb.

[laughs]

Time to celebrate.

Why, what-what's happening?

The event has officially

sold out in just one hour.

This is gonna be

the party of the century.

[laughs]

Oh, my gosh, that is crazy!

Have fun at Judd's reception,

Maggie. You deserve it.

Thanks, Deb.

The New Year's Eve party

just sold out.

-Whoa!

-What?

What did I tell ya?

This is gonna be

a fabulous night!

You know what, dad?

Maybe you should get that tux.

That's the spirit!

The Magnolia is back

in business, I can feel it!

-Come here.

-Uh-oh!

[Amanda] Oh, dad.

[instrumental music]

[indistinct chatter]

Excuse me. Are you Jack Russo?

-Hi. Yeah. And you are?

-Sebastian Weber.

I'm Judd's personal assistant.

He can't wait to meet you.

-Come this way.

-Uh, hold on.

I'm just waiting for Maggie...

Hi.

-Maggie Quinn, welcome.

-Thank you.

-Look who showed up before you.

-Well, that's a first.

And I didn't even have to call

to remind you.

All right, all right, we get it,

you're the organized one

and I'm just the pretty face.

Let me introduce you two

to Judd.

[Sebastian] Mr. Crawford.

Jack Russo and Maggie Quinn

have arrived.

Ah, what a pleasure it is

to finally meet

my two rising stars.

Judd. I mean, Mr. Crawford.

Really great to meet you. Uh...

You've been my idol for years.

A-as a kid, I listened

to your first radio show.

Get me a refill of that,

would you?

-Can I grab you two any?

-Good for now.

So you're ready

for the big night?

It's gearing up to be

a very special show,

especially now with the news

from our two hosts

that there's a romance brewing.

Well, it has been

a long time coming.

You know,

your fans are gonna go crazy

when they see

your big midnight kiss.

-Midnight kiss?

-Yeah. I can picture it now.

The two of you

in a passionate embrace

just as the clock strikes down

into the new year.

[laughs] I wouldn't be surprised

if it breaks the Internet.

Right, right.

The-the midnight kiss.

Yes! We love kissing.

Well, I better get over

and mingle

with the folks from 101.6.

Be sure

to get yourselves a drink.

Ah...

Um, white on ice?

-You know me so well.

-Be right back.

[indistinct chatter]

-[Maggie] Oh, really?

-[indistinct chatter]

That's great. Yeah.

-Hey, hey.

-Oh, hey.

Hey, uh, Jack, did you know

that Sebastian

is a singer-songwriter, too?

I was just telling him all about

your old high school band.

Listen, Sebastian,

Judd is looking for you.

-It seemed pretty urgent.

-Really? I just saw him.

Guess you better go find out.

Ooh, thank you. Cheers.

-[glasses clinking]

-[instrumental music]

Ah...

Wait. Is this...

The song your dad

used to play for us

before the bar would open.

Oh.

Remember how we used to dance

to it when we were kids,

acting like we were adults?

Remind me.

-Right here?

-Yeah.

♪ All my life I've waited ♪

-Jack.

-[clears throat]

[clears throat]

♪ You are the one ♪

I don't wanna tip people off

to our charade.

Mm-hmm.

♪ Here you are ♪

♪ The one ♪

♪ For me ♪

Oh, thank you so much

for this evening.

-It was really lovely.

-My pleasure.

A real honor, Mr. Crawford.

-Please, call me Judd.

-Judd.

I predict

a great partnership ahead

if everything goes well

on New Year's Eve.

See you soon.

-See you soon.

-Bye.

You hear that? Judd Crawford

predicts a partnership with us!

Everything feels like

it's finally coming together.

-Doesn't it?

-Yeah, it really does.

I'm hungry. Do you wanna go

to The Magnolia for a snack?

I'll make

home-made Hawaiian pizza.

My favorite.

Request Uber now.

Requesting.

Mm. Can you believe New Year's

Eve is the day after tomorrow?

I know.

The place looks so good.

My mom would be

really impressed.

Five years tomorrow, right?

Yeah.

Family dinners

aren't the same without her.

She's the only one who laughed

at my terrible jokes.

She always had a soft spot

for you.

-So your place or mine?

-What?

For your annual in memoriam

tradition to honor your mom.

Definitely mine.

[chuckles] Your place

is terrible for snacks.

True. Okay then.

Seven o'clock, tomorrow night,

your place

for It's A Wonderful Life.

I can't wait.

-Yeah?

-Oh, yeah.

Good.

So are you feeling any better

about Hunter?

To be honest, I haven't

really thought about him

since we went sledding.

Mission accomplished!

What about you? Serena?

Nothing ever seems

to bother you. I-I don't get it.

Honestly,

I knew it wasn't gonna last.

If you're not in love,

it's easy to get over it.

Your heart's not broken.

Have you ever had

your heart broken?

Like, truly broken?

When Bianca Bell broke up with

me that summer before college,

I was pretty devastated.

Remember that?

Yeah. You stayed in bed

for two weeks.

I practically

had to force-feed you.

[both laughing]

We've been through a lot

together, haven't we?

Yeah.

Almost everything.

How about you? You ever

had your heart truly broken?

Once.

Who?

Not Hunter.

Was it Bobby? Bobby?

It doesn't matter.

It's in the past.

Whoever they are, they're

stupid for letting you go.

Cheers.

-To...

-A wonderful life.

Oh, a wonderful life it is,

indeed.

[Jack] What are you

laughing about?

-Well...

-What? Tell me.

Okay, uh, I've actually

never had a midnight kiss

on New Year's before.

What? Really? Never?

I'm gonna be your first?

-The pressure!

-I know. No kidding.

And in front of so many people?

I'm terrified.

-Well, maybe we should...

-What?

Never mind. It's a dumb idea.

No, say it.

Maybe we should practice

so it doesn't seem forced.

Oh.

Ah, like I said,

it's a dumb idea.

Well, you... I don't know.

We don't want it to look,

um, awkward.

Exactly.

-[car honks]

-[Jack laughs]

So sorry. Oh, no.

That was incredibly graceful.

Maybe we should just wait

for New Year's

and let the magic happen.

-Jack, stop. Ew!

-I'll walk you home.

This place is gonna

look amazing.

Hey, where's Jack?

It's almost 4:30.

Oh, he lives

on his own schedule.

He'll be here, he always

shows up when he's needed.

Why do you keep on asking

about Jack?

-I need his help with something.

-Well...

Is there something

I can help you with?

-[Jack] Hey...

-Speak of the devil!

Jack, Steve needs your help

with something.

-Sure, no problem. With what?

-Follow me.

I need you to get the box

of extra champagne flutes

from my car.

Okay?

I could have helped him

with that.

-[gasps]

-Ta-da!

-Let there be light, he said.

-Aha!

-Well done.

-Thank you.

-This it?

-That's it.

-Okay.

-Hold on.

Yeah?

I need to talk to you

about something.

Look, my dad told me.

I know this New Year's Eve

party needs to be a success

or by this time next year

The Magnolia's gonna be

a new high-rise. But listen,

I'm not gonna let that happen.

No, no, no, no.

Don't, don't worry about that.

What's up?

Is everything all right?

Jack, I know you and Maggie

have only been going steady

for a-a short while...

but it means a great deal

for the family

to see you two together

after all these years.

Nancy always thought

you two were meant to be.

-She would be so happy.

-Steve, wait.

I think I need to tell you

something--

Hold on.

Just let me get through this.

I know this is premature,

but I want you to know

that when the time comes...

you have my full blessing.

Is this...

It was Nancy's.

She'd want you to have it.

-I can't take this.

-Yes, you can.

What if

we don't end up together?

Come on.

I see the way

you two look at one another.

It's real. You'd both be fools

to ever let that go.

You're a good man, Jack.

There is no one else

I'd rather see my daughter with.

Don't forget that box.

[instrumental music]

[door shuts]

Jack, can you grab that ladder

and help me hang

some of these decorations?

Actually,

I-I'm not feeling very well.

I think I'm gonna skip out.

-But you just got here.

-Yeah, yeah, I know.

I think I just need to lie down

a little while.

Okay.

See you at... 7:00.

[instrumental music]

Oh, I'm so sorry...

-Jack?

-Bianca?

Jack!

Hey! Hi.

What are you doing here?

I thought you lived

in San Francisco.

Uh, no, no, not anymore.

I actually got transferred

this summer.

I listen to your show

all the time.

You're quite

the local celebrity.

What? You listen?

-That's flattering.

-Yeah, you're hilarious.

It kinda reminds me why I had

a crush on you in high school.

[chuckles]

Right.

Uh, so are you really gonna

introduce your girlfriend to

your family live tomorrow night?

Oh, actually, we broke up.

We're gonna surprise the fans

with something else.

You're kidding. Well, in that

case, do you wanna grab a drink?

-Catch up?

-Oh, um, I don't know.

Come on! Our favorite place

is right around the corner.

Okay, sure. Yeah.

-Just for a bit.

-Okay, great. Okay.

-Great.

-Let's go.

[instrumental music]

[laughs] Do you remember

that time

when you saw...

[laughs]

How could I forget?

Just running through the halls

in my underwear.

Oh, and to think that

I asked you to prom after that.

-What were you thinking?

-I wasn't, clearly.

I always felt kinda bad

about that.

-About what?

-Well...

Asking you to prom

even though I knew

you had a pact with Maggie

to go with her.

-I forgot about that.

-Yeah.

I kinda heard her crying

in the girls' washroom

after you asked her

if it was okay

if you went with me instead.

Maggie? She was upset?

Of course she was!

Are you that daft?

-She was in love with you.

-We were just friends.

She said it was totally fine

that I went with you.

You are so naive.

Have you not figured out

why I broke up with you?

It's because I could tell

you loved her, too.

What are you talking about?

Come on, you know that song

you were supposed to play

at the school talent show?

It was about her.

No, it wasn't.

Um, yes,

it was obviously about her.

I found the lyrics on your desk.

How is Maggie, uh, by the way?

I heard that her mom died

a few years ago.

-Oh, no.

-Wait, what-what's wrong?

-What time is it?

-It's a quarter to eight. Why?

I'm so, so sorry. I have to go.

I completely forgot about

something. I'm such an idiot.

-Bye.

-Um...

Maggie! Please!

[Jack] Please! Maggie!

[sighs]

Maggie, I'm so, so sorry.

I-I wasn't

thinking straight today

and I totally lost track

of time.

Jack, it's late. I need

to go to sleep. Just go home.

Please. Maggie!

Maggie, I'm sorry!

I'm-I'm so sorry,

but I'm ready now.

Let's, uh, let's order food and

watch It's A Wonderful Life.

We have a show to do in the

morning before our big party.

Or did you forget about that

as well?

-How can I make this up to you?

-You should just leave.

Can we talk about this? Please?

What were you doing tonight that

made you forget about our plans?

Oh. Uh...

It's, uh, it's kind of

a funny story, actually.

I ended up bumping into Bianca.

Bianca Bell, from high school?

Yeah, and we grabbed a bite

to catch up and then--

Fool me once, shame on you.

Fool me twice, shame on me.

What?

What are you talking about?

I think you should go, Jack.

Is this about prom?

Maggie, I didn't know...

I would never do something

like that to you again.

-You just did!

-[Jack] This is different.

No, Jack, it's not.

Jack, you have been doing this

to me our whole lives.

Putting me second,

taking advantage of the fact

that you know that I will do

anything for you

at the drop of a hat.

That's not true.

You're my best friend.

I would,

I would do anything for you.

Until something

more cool and sexy

comes along?

That's not fair.

Let's just get tomorrow

over with.

I was so dumb to think

that these past few days

meant anything.

They have, Maggie.

They've meant a lot to me.

-But?

-But...

We can't let whatever's

happening between us

jeopardize the show.

Wow. That's really the only

thing that you care about.

-It's unbelievable.

-Come on, Maggie.

Be reasonable. I'm not good

at relationships, you know that.

I don't ever wanna risk

losing you.

Sometimes risking everything...

is the only thing worth doing.

Maybe someday, Jack,

you'll realize that.

What are you saying?

Please, Jack, can you just go?

Maggie...

[instrumental music]

[door shuts]

Hi, dad, it's me.

Can you talk?

[Maggie chuckles]

Dad, the club looks so good.

You've done

such an incredible job.

-It was a family affair.

-Hm.

Cheers.

But that's not why you're here.

What's on your mind, kiddo?

How did you know

that mom was the one?

Oh, gosh.

Well, it's hard to say

exactly how I knew, but, uh...

I think it came down to this

one day where I was cleaning

your grandpa's attic,

and your mom didn't wanna go

anywhere near it because she was

so deathly afraid of spiders.

Yeah, I know, she always

screamed when she saw them.

But on this one particular day,

she heard me fall

and break through

the old wooden floor up there,

and she ran faster

than the speed of light

into the attic.

She ran through tons of cobwebs.

They were all in her hair!

She faced her biggest fear

for you.

Something about her doing that

made me realize

how much she loved me.

I really miss her.

I know. Me, too.

She would be so proud

of the woman you have become.

-I don't know about that.

-Are you kidding?

You're so full of integrity

and kindness.

A parent couldn't ask

for anything more.

Dad...

I think

I gotta tell you somethin'.

Hm?

-Is it about Jack?

-Yeah.

You really love him, don't you?

Yeah. I think I do.

So, what's the problem?

I just don't think that...

he would run through cobwebs

for me.

Jack has a good heart,

but he's never been very good

with expressing his feelings.

Why do you think he's had

so many short-term girlfriends?

Why?

'Cause he's afraid

of getting hurt.

So, wait, I'm just supposed

to wait around

until he decides to grow up

and show his real feelings?

Well, that part is up to you.

But you deserve someone

who will shout

from the rooftops

how much they love you.

Mm! Thanks, dad.

Don't you settle

for anything less.

-I won't.

-Mm.

Where is she?

I can't get ahold of her!

I don't know. She's never late.

I hope she's okay.

-Well, did you do something?

-What? No.

-Why would you say that?

-Because you're you.

[footsteps approaching]

-There you are.

-Oh, thank God.

You're on in one minute.

Maggie, you all right?

We're almost on.

Put your headphones on.

Good morning, everyone,

and thank you for tuning in

to The Windy City Wake-Up!

I am Jack Russo.

And I am Maggie Quinn.

Today is a very exciting day

for us.

Our big New Year's Eve bash

is tonight at The Magnolia,

and do we ever have a surprise

for all of you.

The show is sold out, but you

can catch the live stream

on our website, so you don't

have to miss a thing.

How are you feeling

about tonight, Maggie?

I'm nervous, truthfully.

Just want the whole thing

to be over with.

Introducing someone new

to our families is a big deal.

Frankly, I'm terrified.

But it should still be fun.

If you say so.

Right. I think we should get

to our first caller.

Sounds great.

You are live

with Jack and Maggie.

What can we

help you with today?

[man on radio] I have to say,

I don't know what you guys

are so afraid of.

The moment I met my wife,

I introduced her to my family

within a month.

I couldn't wait

to start my life with her.

Really? So fast? Wow.

How did you know

your wife was the one?

[man on radio] The thought

of losing her was way scarier

than committing to her.

What was that about?

You hardly said anything

the entire show.

I'm gonna get a coffee.

Do you want anything?

-So this is how it's gonna be?

-I'll take that as a no.

Please. Can we just talk?

I'll see you tonight...

if you remember to show up.

Thank you so much.

-Oh, Mag, Maggie?

-Hunter.

-Hi.

-Hi.

-How are you?

-Uh, I'm fine.

-[laughing] And you?

-Good, good.

I've been listening

to your show a lot.

Um, sounds like you're, uh,

gonna be going through

with that

whole meet-the-parents thing

even though

we're not together anymore.

Did you, uh,

start seeing someone else?

-I could ask you the same thing.

-What?

Oh, well, I-I just saw you here

the other day with someone.

Oh, she,

she had her hand on yours.

[sighs]

You mean my sister Madison?

-Your sister?

-Yeah.

I mean, you'd know that

if you hadn't been

too scared to meet my family.

I just assumed... Whoops.

[laughs] So who are you

introducing your family to?

Um, we're actually

surprising our fans

with something different.

-Yeah?

-Yeah, it's kind of crazy.

Actually. Yeah, well, um...

Would you, um, maybe wanna have

our coffees together?

Uh, yeah.

-Yeah.

-Great.

Backstage tour

of the Goodman Theatre?

Oh, Hunter, your students

are gonna love you.

I know, right? That's, yeah...

Anyways, um, how about yourself?

This, uh, this event tonight,

it seems like

it's the talk of the town.

Look, um, Hunter,

I'm really sorry

about everything.

You deserve more, more than

someone trying to push away

their feelings for someone else.

Yeah. You finally admit it, huh?

Yeah, I thought

if I met someone like you,

those feelings

would just go away.

[sighs]

If only life were that easy.

Yeah. Well, cheers to that.

-Right?

-Yeah.

-To friends.

-To friends.

-And coffee.

-Okay.

Hey, dad.

Jack? What are you doing here?

Figured I'd stop by, s-see

how everything's shaping up.

Shouldn't you two

be getting ready?

[sighs]

We, uh, got in a fight.

I think I might lose her.

It's impossible, kid.

-You're everything to her.

-I know.

I've been taking it for granted

this whole time.

Well, then you need to do

something

to show her

how much she means to you.

Where do I even start?

Look, you know her better

than anyone.

There has to be something.

What would make her happy?

I think I know

what I need to do.

Attaboy, son.

Thanks, dad.

[beeping]

Thank you. Next one, please.

-Thank you.

-[beeping]

Shouldn't they be

at their own party by now?

Uh, well, they're on their way.

They just want to build up

the anticipation!

-Hi, beautiful.

-Hello, Jack.

-Hey, Jack.

-Hi.

Thank God. There's Jack now.

Hey, Jack.

Looking very dapper tonight.

So you excited

for the big reveal?

Yeah.

I'm a little nervous,

but I think I'm finally ready.

Have you seen Maggie yet?

Uh, not yet, but she'll be here.

In fact, you know, I think I'm

gonna go look for her right now.

So, Jack,

I heard the show today.

Sorry about that one, Judd.

Maggie wasn't really

feeling well.

-I thought you sounded great.

-Really?

In fact, I wanted to discuss

something with you.

I spoke to my executives, we

think you guys are just so great

that you would do just as well

with your own shows.

Does Maggie know about this?

I floated the idea by her

earlier on the phone and

she seemed very interested.

-Oh.

-Oh, there she is.

-Hi.

-You look ravishing, Maggie.

Oh, thank you.

[Judd] I am gonna go

get the camera crew

and we're gonna get

this celebration started.

[clears throat]

-Hi.

-Hi.

You look really beautiful.

Thanks.

So, l-listen, J-Judd was saying

you were interested in his offer

to have your own radio show.

Is that true?

It might be time

we did something apart.

You really feel like that?

Wow.

First Hunter, now this.

-What?

-I saw you two today.

[sighs] What does it matter

to you, Jack?

Really? You brought her?

I gave her my extra ticket.

Did you bring her

a corsage, too?

-Hm, Maggie.

-Hi.

-And it's been so long!

-Oh. Oh.

-You look really great.

-Thank you.

I've been doing Pilates.

You should join me sometime.

[laughing]

Yeah.

Um, I will think about that.

Excuse me, I'm gonna go

grab myself a drink.

Maggie.

Don't just stand there.

Go after her.

What if she's better off

without me?

Oh, my God. Who is that cutie

that just walked in?

[Jack] That's Sebastian.

Go ahead.

-Okay. Babe alert.

-Yeah.

Honey! You look beautiful!

-Like royalty!

-Thanks, dads.

[sighs]

Is that Bianca Bell?

-What is she doing here?

-[Maggie] Great question.

-What's going on?

-Maggie, let's go.

Break a leg.

We are on in ten, okay?

-Bianca and I are just friends.

-We're not actually together.

Jack, you're allowed to do

what you want.

-But--

-Three.

Two, one.

Hello, everyone, and welcome

to our fabulous

New Year's Eve event,

live from the iconic Magnolia

in Chicago!

[cheering]

Thank you all so much

for joining us here at the club,

and for those of you

watching online.

It's gonna be an exciting night

with a very special surprise.

To get the party started,

we want everyone

to pick a dance partner.

That includes

the live-streamers. Yeah.

The fabulous and talented

Davin Bros

will get the party started

and get us moving.

-Take it away, boys.

-[instrumental music]

Okay, great. We're gonna let

everybody dance for a bit.

Then we got a few contests

for the fans.

11:45, we're gonna get you both

back on the stage

for the big reveal,

then at midnight

we're gonna have

an earth-shaking kiss.

Sound good?

-Sure. Yeah.

-Yeah. I guess.

Whoa, whoa, whoa,

what's going on with you guys?

-Nothing.

-Nothing.

Snap out of it.

I need bigger and better energy

from you

if we want this partnership.

Yes!

I hope you told Bianca

about the big reveal,

otherwise she's gonna be

really confused at midnight.

What? I'm not with her,

she's here to support us.

Man, I, I haven't seen the club

this packed in years!

[laughing] Yeah.

Yeah. It's quite the turnout.

Yeah. Oh, I just was talking

to one of your biggest fans.

And they were going on and on

about how refreshing it is

that you two never hold back

from telling the truth

to your listeners.

I'm just so proud

of the both of you.

-We try our best. Yeah.

-Yeah.

I need to get some air.

Great job, you two!

And just for playing, we have

gift certificates

to The Magnolia!

-Give 'em a hand.

-[cheering]

Now it's time for the moment

that you have all

been waiting for.

Right. The big surprise.

As you probably picked up

by now,

Hunter and Serena are not

meeting our families tonight.

And the reason

for that is because...

[instrumental music]

It's because...

What's wrong?

[Jack] It's because...?

-Jack, I can't do this.

-What are you doing?

-I need to tell the truth.

-Maggie, don't do this.

Uh, the truth is...

is, um, Hunter and Serena

are not a part of our show

tonight...

[audience groaning]

because they broke up with us.

So Jack and I decided that

to make this night successful,

we would pretend

to be in a relationship.

And I know it would have made

for really great ratings,

which is fantastic, but that's

not the important part.

Along the way

I started to forget

that this was... all just a lie.

And the truth is,

it wasn't a lie to me.

I'm so sorry, everyone.

-Cut to commercial.

-No. No way! This is good drama.

Keep rolling.

Maggie's right.

It was my plan

to trick everybody

and pretend

that we were together.

[crowd gasping]

But my plan

completely backfired

because after

a lifelong friendship,

I finally realized that Maggie

has always been the one for me.

She means more to me

than any career move.

In fact,

the legendary Judd Crawford

asked me if I'd like to have

my own radio show.

[clears throat]

The answer is no.

I never wanna wake up

without knowing

I get to see my best friend,

the love of my life.

Maggie, I love you.

I'm sorry it took me so long

to finally realize it.

I was afraid.

But you are the smartest,

the coolest

and sexiest woman

I've ever known.

I started writing this

in high school.

Turns out it was meant

for Maggie all along.

I know, it took me long enough.

[Jack sighs]

[instrumental music]

♪ Well I guess

we all live our lives ♪

♪ With a little something

to hide ♪

♪ Safe inside

with a smile to hide behind ♪

♪ I don't know

what's in store ♪

♪ But no risk no reward ♪

♪ So I'll lay it all

on the line ♪

♪ After all ♪

♪ This time ♪

♪ It was you ♪

♪ It was always you ♪

♪ I was lying to myself ♪

♪ That there was ever

anybody else ♪

♪ That little kid in me ♪

♪ And the man

standing right here ♪

♪ Well we both know ♪

♪ Seems like everybody knows ♪

♪ It was you ♪

♪ It was always you ♪

♪ I was lying to myself ♪

♪ That there was ever

anybody else ♪

♪ There's only ever been you ♪

♪ It was always you ♪

♪ Oh will you play the part ♪

♪ Of my childhood sweetheart? ♪

♪ I can barely believe

it's true ♪

♪ Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ♪

♪ But I finally know

just what to do ♪

♪ From the bottom of my heart ♪

♪ I'm sure it's you ♪

[applauding]

There's actually something

in my eye. I'm sorry.

[CHEERING, APPLAUDING]

So what do you say, Maggie?

Will you be my midnight kiss?

[all] Kiss him!

Kiss him! Kiss him! Kiss him!

Kiss him! Kiss him! Kiss him!

Kiss him! Kiss him!

Kiss him! Kiss him!

Jack, I can't believe

that you sang for me...

in front of all these people.

And turned down a job

with Judd Crawford?

Are you sure?

I've never been so sure

about anything in my life.

Ten, nine, eight...

[crowd] Seven, six, five, four,

three, two, one!

Happy New Year!

[cheering]

I'm so happy...

[cheering]

Happy New Year, Steve.

He, he ran through cobwebs

for her.

What?

He ran through cobwebs for her!

And I don't wanna do a show

without Jack either.

We're better together.

I think you're right.

Welcome to the team, you two.

[cheering]

Uh, so, uh,

I know we just got together,

but I was wondering if you'd be

ready to meet my family?

I thought that you'd never ask.

Hey, hey, hey!

[indistinct chatter]

[instrumental music]

Thank you.

For what?

The best year of my life.

Everything feels right,

plus I get to hang out

with my best friend

and my girlfriend every day.

Well, thank you to you, too,

because I felt the exact

same way ever since we met.

Happy anniversary.

What's that?

You are just full of surprises.

Well, I gotta keep you on your

toes to make sure I'm the one

you're kissing

at The Magnolia tonight.

Oh, my gosh!

My mom's ring.

I love you,

Margaret Nancy Quinn,

and there's no one else

I wanna sled with

for the rest of my life.

Will you marry me?

Yes!

Yes, I will!

Yes, I will.

[instrumental music]

[instrumental music]

♪ Well I guess

we all live our lives ♪

♪ With a little something

to hide ♪

♪ Safe inside

with a smile to hide behind ♪

♪ I don't know

what's in store ♪

♪ But no risk, no reward ♪

♪ So I'll lay it on the line ♪

♪ After all ♪

♪ This time ♪

♪ It was you ♪

♪ It was always you ♪

♪ I was lying to myself ♪

♪ That there was ever

anybody else ♪

♪ That little kid in me ♪

♪ And the man

standing right here ♪

♪ Well, we both know ♪

♪ Seems like everybody knows ♪

♪ It was you ♪

♪ It was always you ♪

♪ I was lying to myself ♪

♪ That there was ever

anybody else ♪

♪ It's only ever been you ♪

♪ It was always you ♪

♪ I was lying to myself ♪

♪ That there was ever

anybody else ♪

♪ It's only ever been you ♪

♪ It was always you ♪

♪ Oh, will you play the part ♪

♪ Of my childhood sweetheart? ♪

♪ It's only ever been you ♪

♪ I can barely believe

it's true ♪

♪ Ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ooh-ooh ♪

♪ But I finally know

just what to do ♪

♪ From the bottom of my heart ♪

♪ I'm sure it's you ♪

[music continues]