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♪ Snow is falling out

♪ Side to every window

♪ The sun is setting

♪ Seeking your breath
as we dance along the icy road
♪

♪ The night is calling

You guys open?

No?

Why not.

♪ Pull me up a glass
of Christmas ♪

♪ And the beer

Whoa, someone
looks cute today.

What's the occasion?

I have no idea what
you're talking about, Cara.

You're gonna see Jake tonight,
aren't you?

What if I am?

You know,
it's a little problematic

to be so hot and bothered
for you boss, right?

Well, he's only been my boss
for like a month and before
that

we were just regular,
old co-workers.

What's going on?

He asked me to breakfast.

Where he'll finally profess
his undying love for you.

Don't be mean.

I'm sorry.

Taco night later?

Maybe, there's a Bev Co
partners' dinner tonight.

Really?

Bev Co, they couldn't pick
a less evil empire name?

Well, we kind of are

the evil empire,
but not for long.

Also, I don't exactly
have an invitation

to the dinner tonight?

you think Jake might
ask you to go with him?

- Tori.
- It's Christmas.

Anything's possible.

Um, where's your
holiday spirit?

Okay.

Is that a present?

Yeah, so? It's a friend gift.

He's your boss.

Doesn't matter.

It's not overstepping.

I mean,
he asked me to breakfast.

So at the very least
we're good friends, right?

Shut up.

Have fun.

Hey.

Tori, I'm so sorry.
I'm late.

- Did you order yet?
- Oh. It's fine.

Um, no, not yet.

Crazy day, I have to do
some Christmas shopping later.

My nephew, he is
so into trains right now.

- It's adorable.
- How old is he?

Uh, 3 or 4.

Or I don't know.

Anyway, I have
something for you.

I have something for you, too.

Really. Okay, well.

I know I probably don't show
it enough,

but I truly do value
and appreciate

everything you do.

Have you ever been
to Mill Falls, New York?

No.

Real McCoy Brewing?

Look, I wouldn't ask this
of anyone,

but one of the board members

went there on the way
back from his trip

for his vacation
or whatever he calls it,

and now he wants to add it
to the Bev Co family
portfolio.

Luckily, I think that
we can get it on the cheap.

I need you to go up
and make the pitch.

It's about two hours upstate.

Uh, yeah, okay, sure.

Thanks for meeting me
here this early, by the way.

I have to meet the owner
in about 20 minutes or so,

so I just figured that this
was the most convenient.

Right.

Sorry, I'm just reading
through the terms.

They're probably going to bite
your hand off

when they see the offer.

Unfortunately, the board
wants this deal done by the
end

of the fiscal year, so I need
you to head out ASAP.

Um, okay, yeah.

You said
you had something for me?

Uh, did I?

I think so.

Oh, uh, yeah, uh, yes.

What's this?

Oh, well, it--
it's not totally finished yet,

but it's an idea for,

how to guarantee that small,
struggling businesses

with good products have
the opportunity for growth

in a way that benefits
both them and us.

-Mr. Teagan?
- Yeah?

The owner asked me to bring
you back to his office.

Sorry, I have to bounce.

Look, um, let's talk
about this later, okay?

The board member pushing
this brewery deal,

by the way, is Jack Mill.

He's got a lot of pull,
so it'd be great for you

to get on his good side.

You can pitch him some of
these amazing ideas, okay?

Good luck on the deal.
You're gonna kill.

I just read your text.

I'm sorry, Tori.

He doesn't know
what he's missing.

It was a stupid idea.

It just-- it has to end.

Hey, hey, hey.

Why don't you
make a night out of it?

Get some of that beer.

Grab yourself
a cozy little room.

Well, if everything goes well,
I will be in and out of there.

What happened to that
Christmas spirit?

I think I've had enough of it
for this year.

Hello?

Is anybody here?

Hi, buddy.

Hi.

Where is everybody?

Hey, Gordo, someone here?

Hi.

I didn't realize
anybody was here.

Uh, I see you met Gordo.
He's a really excited pup.

He's quite the charmer.

Um, I'm Tori.

Freddy.

So, I need your help.

- What?
- Yeah.

Have a seat please.

Oh.

I present to you the first
bottle of Freddy's cider ale.

Yeah.

Just finished
carbonating the day.

Okay.

Now, uh please,
if you can close your eyes.

I want you to get the
full Freddy experience.

Just a little taste there.
Should all do it.

Alright.

Go for it.

Yeah.

Huh. Yeah.

What do you think?

That's interesting.

Can you taste the cinnamon?

You can definitely
taste the cinnamon.

Yes, yes.

Yeah, this is my baby.

I've been working
on it for months.

That's terrible.

Well, if it's any consolation,

I've heard amazing things
about your beer.

And I know how hard it is to
own and operate a small
business.

Oh, no, I'm sorry.

I'm not the owner.

Gordo!

Hey, Freddy, why didn't you
give me a head--

Oh.

Hi.

I didn't realize
we had guests.

Freddy, what'd I tell you
about serving

your off-menu concoctions
to customers?

Sorry, man,
it just finished carbonating.

I was really excited about it.

I mean--

Can I try it?

You know-- you know,

it needs a few minor tweaks
and small stuff.

What can I get you?

Oh.

Um...

Four beers?

Yeah.

Evan likes to keep it simple.

I'm a traditionalist.

We have two IPAs,
a brown, and a pilsner.

They're all delicious.

Alright.

The pilsner needs some work.

I'm gonna go low and dark.

It's nice to meet you.

I will try the double-day IPA.

That's your flagship beer?

Yes, ma'am.

Thanks.

This is incredible.

Right?

Not usually a beer person,
but this is delicious.

Appreciate it.

Name's Evan.

Tori.

I'm actually from Bev Co,
and I would love to talk

to you about the--

Not interested.

Not-- not interested?

You-- you didn't even hear
what I had to say.

Not interested.

Your friend, uh, old guy.

- He already came in here.
- Okay.

Well, I think if you hear
what I have to say,

you might feel
a little different.

Want us to join your corporate
family of soulless beers?

No. I want to give you
the resources

to get your product
to everyone.

Product?

I don't need to get
my beer to everyone.

There's plenty of beer for
everyone everywhere else.

But your beer is really good.

I really think
we could sell this.

There's a place down the road.

The Copper Crop.

They have the best burger
I have ever had.

Would you go in there
and tell the owner that

he's got to get
it to everyone?

Well, we're
a beverage conglomerate, so--

No, you wait.

It's about more than that.

It's about the-- the people,
the experience, the
atmosphere.

Right, but I don't think this
is exactly the same thing.

Listen, I don't
want to be rude.

I've got a lot of stuff I
gotta get done by tomorrow.

Right?

At least,
let me make you an offer.

What you can't just tell me?

It is literally just us here.

Just take it.

Have a good one.

Hi, you've reached Jake
Tarrant.

Please leave a message

and I'll get back to you
as soon as possible.

Hey Jake, it's Tori.

Um, call me back whenever
you have a sec.

Okay, bye.

Thank you.

Anything else?

No, I'm set.

Thanks.

Wow.

Hey.

Tori, give me some good news.

They don't wanna sell.

Of course, they don't.

That's why I sent them our
best and most convincing.

No, but he really doesn't seem

like he's going
to change his mind.

Yeah, that's not gonna work.

The word on the street is
that this guy actually pissed
off

the board member.

That makes sense.

Well, now he wants to take
over the place more than
anything,

so we're gonna have
to make that happen.

Two seconds.

I'll be right there.

Yeah, fine, I'm fine.

Yeah.

Okay, Tori, here's
what you do.

I-- I know these types.

Tell him he'll
retain full control.

We can do that?

Of course.

You can say anything you
want, what the lawyers whip
up

and the paperwork is
another thing altogether.

Wait, I'm-- I mean, I'm not
sure I'm comfortable.

Tori, wait, hold on one
second.

Tori, I've got to go.

I've got the partner's
dinner tonight.

I'll put in a good word.

Stay as long as you need.

Oh, uh, okay.

Also, you have authorization
to double the offer.

Okay?

Okay.

Oh, come on.

Awesome.

Okay.

Merry Christmas to me.

Hi.

Just go ahead
and let yourself in.

Hello?

Oh, sorry.

I'll be right in.

Are you staying
with us tonight?

Yeah, if there's room.

Of course.

Just have a seat.

I'll be right out.

Hi there!

Oh, wow, thank you.

Sorry, I don't
have a reservation.

Oh, that's fine.

I love surprise guests.

You have a lovely place.

Thank you.

It's been in the Beckford
family for a couple of
generations now.

Where are you coming from?

The city.

Just you?

Just me.

Alright, just you.

One single woman.

How long will you be staying?

Uh, just one night, I think.

And what brings you here?

Work.

Uh, my company's been
trying to partner with

a local brewery and--

Ma, I'm gonna take off.

for food tomorrow.

Oh, hi.

Hey.

This is my son, Evan.

Oh, we've met.

Oh, well then, did he tell you
he's also single?

Mom!

Uh, my company has actually

been trying partner
with your son's brewery.

They're trying to take over.

Not exactly.

Um.

Uh, maybe we grab a drink
and chat?

I thought
I was pretty clear earlier.

Look, I wasn't following you.

I was just looking for a place
to stay and I honestly had

no idea that this was
your family's inn.

But while I have you here,

I really think you
should reconsider.

It's not gonna happen.

Your room is right up the
stairs and to the left.

Thank you.

You know, your son
makes great beer.

Oh, I know.

It's the best.

Just a drink?

It's just one drink.

Mom!

Also,

I couldn't help but notice
that letter from the b--

Alright, one drink.

You buy, I'll drive.

Come on.

Goodnight, mom.

Lovely.

It's a date.

Not a date.

- There you go.
- Thank you.

Sorry about my mom.

Mm. I like her.

She's direct.

I respect that.

Oh, yeah.

So I tried that burger.

And?

You're right.

It's amazing.

I already reached out
to my boss to see if we--

- we could try to--
- Wait, whoa.

Are you serious?

No.

Alright, so what if we
increase the offer by 30%?

Doesn't matter.

40%.

Do you love what you do?

You're taking the soul out of
small, community-based stuff.

Hey, we'll do it.

What for? Money?

Well, you definitely
need money, but no.

My goal is to use the
resources at Bev Co to try to
make sure

that small establishments
like yours don't go under.

Now, that would
be commendable.

That would require integrity,
something that you-- Bev Co.

Fortunately, can't buy.

Look, don't pretend
like you know me.

Just telling the truth.

Okay, just because you do
the whole folksy song and
dance

doesn't make you
or your business any less
broke.

That's the truth.

Alright, you know as well as
I do that if I took your
money,

it wouldn't be our place
anymore.

I mean, I know this doesn't
mean much to you, but we built

that brewery with
love and care.

And I am not gonna let it
become just another bottom
line.

One drink.

We good?

What if I said I could
guarantee you would retain
full control

of operations?

You could do that?

Mhmm.

Wow, that might change things.

Okay, then.

Whoa, I'm not-- not gonna
just sign anything.

I'm trying to make sure
that you stay open.

I just--

I don't know
if I can trust you yet.

Can I trust you?

Yes.

Let's see.

Um, so how long are you
staying in Mill Falls?

As long as it takes, I guess.

I'm pretty relentless.

Yeah, I'm getting that vibe.

Unfortunately, I'm uh--

Very stubborn.

Yeah, I've been told.

Are you big on Christmas?

Uh, yeah, I think so.

You think so?

Well, lately it's been feeling
like I'm forcing it a bit.

Why's that?

I don't have a big family.

And the city,
it's not like here.

I mean, most people I know,
they go home for Christmas.

And the ones who don't,
they're not really into it.

Where's home?

Jersey.

But my mom's in Florida now
with her boyfriend,

so it's easier
to just stay put.

So look, I, um--

We've been struggling
financially for a couple
years.

I'm trying, I am.

I just--

If I'm gonna agree to
anything, I wanna make sure
it's with

the right partner.

You know?

Yeah.

I know.

Well, I'm certain my mom
is waiting up to

ask you how our night went,

so tell her that
we're married now

and she will stop
bothering you.

Got it.

Goodnight.

Hey.

We're hosting a fundraiser
for the animal shelter
tomorrow.

I could use some help setting
up and it might not be bad

for you to see what
the town's all about.

I'm there.

Oh, hey.

I was just heading to bed.

How was your night?

It was nice.

I know.

He can be a bit headstrong.

He'll soften up.

Anything I can get you
before bed?

Actually, uh, I'd been hoping
to be home tonight,

so I didn't bring anything.

Do you have laundry?

Of course.

And I can get you some PJs
to wear

while your stuff's
in the wash.

Thank you so much.

Goodnight.

♪ The snowstorm
wouldn't stop here ♪

So where are the rest
of Santa's helpers?

Oh, come on.

I think they're great.

Of course, you do.

So, what happens if
this guy doesn't give in?

Uh.

I don't know.

Maybe fired.

Nothing good.

Any ideas?

I think he just wants to know
that he can trust me.

Okay.

Perfect.

Maybe.

Oh, no.

What did you do?

I have told him that
he would retain

full control, but--

He won't.

That's dirty, Tori.

I know.

And I feel horrible.

Well, you know,
just maybe walk it back.

Then he definitely
won't talk to me.

Oh my God.

I just looked up
the bed and breakfast,

and it is the cutest thing
I have ever seen.

Ugh. If I wasn't working,
I would drive up and join
you.

I think I'm gonna go to bed.

Well, I miss you.

Hope to see you soon.

Love you.

Bye.

Oh, wow.

Yeah.

Flora really outdid herself.

I see that.

- Yeah.
- Have a seat.

Hi, I'm Erica.

This is my husband, Anthony.

Hello.

Hi, uh, Tori.

I did not mean to sleep
that late, but that bed

is so comfortable.

Right?

And I love your pajamas.

Oh, thank you.

Uh, they actually
belong to Flora.

I wasn't aware that I'd be
staying the night up here.

Where you from?

The city.

Uh, I knew it.

Us, too.

Staten Island.

We try to come visit up here
at least once a year.

Oh, hi, Tori.

I was just bringing
up your clothes.

I'll put them by your door.

Oh, thank you.

And this spread
looks incredible.

Oh. It's nothing.

Enjoy yourself.

Isn't she the best?

Can I ask how you guys

ended up coming to Mill Falls
every year?

We actually got married here.

We didn't know nothing
about the place

and we came to check out
a venue, and we just--

we fell in love with it.

Yeah, what brings you up here?

I'm here for work, actually.

Hey, Evan!

This is uh, Tori.

Oh, we've met.

You have?

Yeah, Tori here wants to buy
the brewery.

Oh, that makes sense.

It is the best beer
I've ever had, so.

Who do you work for?

Uh, Bev Co?

Oh.

I see how it is.

Hey, don't worry.

She has yet to convince me
that it's a good idea.

Uh, so, what's the plan
for today?

Well, I got some errands to
run, but uh, I guess I'm going
alone?

Oh, no, uh, wait.

I can be ready
in three minutes.

Excuse me.

She seems nice.

Yeah, she's uh--

she's not
as terrible as she could be.

Well, if nothing,
she's very cute.

Alright.

Are you guys coming
to the fundraiser tonight?

Hey, you know we'll be there.

Come on. Okay, great.

I will see you then.

Something you said to me
yesterday got me thinking.

Yeah, about that?

I don't know anything about
you.

You know, I thought I did,
but I don't.

It's just--

My guard goes up sometimes.

And I uh, especially
with your kind.

I get a little judgmental.

I apologize.

Wait, my kind?

Yeah, big city, lots of cash.

I'm not who you think I am.

I said I was sorry.

You know, being pretty judgy
for a guy apologizing

for being judgmental.

Well, I am apologizing.

Okay, look.

When I was a kid,
my dad bought a restaurant.

It was like a-- a pub
and bistro thing.

And people loved it, but he
was barely breaking even.

I mean, even with him
doing practically everything.

He'd cook, he served,
heck, he was even

the repairman
most of the time.

Sounds like we would
have gotten along.

Yeah, probably.

He didn't care.

He thought as long as people
had a place to go,

everything would be fine.

Sorry, what is that?

What do you mean?
It's a-- it's a dog.

Okay, move over.

What?

But my dad, he got sick,

and without anything
in the bank,

he had to shut the place down.

And then, when he died,
they turned the place

into a 7-Eleven.

Okay.

How's that?

It's better.

Thank you.

My point is that
I want to make sure that

your place is still
around next year,

and the year after that,
and so on.

You know, Bev Co sponsors
stuff like this from time to
time.

Is that right?

Yeah.

I mean, maybe-- maybe I could
talk them into matching

whatever you raise tonight.

I see.

What?

It doesn't matter.

No, I wasn't trying
to buy you off like that.

No, sure, do it.

Um, so listen, I'm not a fan
of my beer

being on some chain
grocery store.

Okay, uh, well,
maybe we could start with some

semi-local bars
and beverage centers.

So what, I'd have some
sort of final approval?

Look, um, I'm not supposed
to tell you this,

but we can double the offer.

Hey, Evan.

Hey, the pale ale
is good to go,

so let me know when
you're ready.

Thanks, man.

Also, I've got a great idea
for the new Christmas ale.

Now hear me out.

Freddy!

Alright, alright, alright.

Don't you want to
change it up sometimes?

Evan, change it up? Ha!

Oh, come on, we have the wine,
and we have the--

the non-alcoholic beer
in the growler in the fridge.

Does anybody
actually drink it?

They do.

You know, this place isn't
just about getting drunk, okay?

This is where people can come
together,

and some things are about
more than money.

Wait, wait, wait, wait,

how much
money are we talking about?

You know, Evan, we could use
a couple dollars.

Freddy, go put away the kegs.

So it's not about us at all,
is it?

What are you talking about?

Like, you really need control.

I think you have a problem.

What, Freddy?

Listen, if he ever makes a
beer worth selling, I'd
listen.

No, it's all of it.

I mean, the menu,
the distribution.

Why?

I-- I-- I gotta go help.

Alright.

Hey, Tori,
how was your day so far?

You looking forward
to the party later?

Yeah, it should be fun.

I uh, I came back to get
ready, but I just realized

I um, I'm about as ready
as I'm gonna be.

Actually, you know people
leave stuff here all the time.

Go see if there's something
that might work for you.

Oh, no, you don't have
to do that.

Oh, please, it's just sitting
in the closet.

That would be
great, thank you.

Huh.

This'll do.

Hey, Jake.

Hey, please, tell me
you're making some progress.

It-- it's going.

Uh, how-- how was the dinner?

Let's just say you haven't
really been hungover

unless it's
with 75-year-old whiskey.

So, how are things going?

Uh, good, I think.

I'm going to a fundraiser
at the brewery with him
tonight.

Actually, I wanted
to ask you something.

Um, the fundraiser,
it's for a local dog shelter.

Can we match the donations?

Uh, I doubt it.

Do you know the vetting
that that has to go through?

God forbid, the charity is
related to something crazy.

Just tell him next time.

Okay.

Bye, Jake.

Hello?

I'm in the kitchen.

Hi.

I got the food
all ready to go.

Thank you so much
for doing this.

I take it you're not just here
to pick up the food.

Nope.

Where is she?

I think
she's still getting ready.

So, what do you think?

About what?

About her.

Oh, she's not my type.

- No?
- No.

I'm just saying,
it's been six years.

Mom, stop, please.

Okay.

You guys coming tonight?

I would if I get your father
to come.

He thinks you're avoiding him.

I'm not avoiding him.

Well, why don't you
call him back?

He's not mad at you, you know.

I just--

You found something.

Yeah.

Hey.

Hey.

Shall we?

Um, yeah, let's go.

Here you go, cheers.

♪ With a memory
of something ♪

Oh, is that Tori?

- Where?
- Over there.

- Oh my gosh, that's her?
- Yeah.

Wait, that's my dress.

Yeah, from like
three years ago.

I lost it.

That looks--
looks good on her.

Nah, you wore it better.
You wore it better.

Oh, baby, thank you.
Oh.

Tori, hi!

Hey.

Hey, Erica.

Hi.

Love the dress.

Oh, my gosh, you too.

Isn't this great?

It's really something.

Erica, how you doing?
You need a drink?

Oh, I've got one.
Thank you.

Anthony?

Yeah, I'll take
another pale ale, you know me.

Oh, this guy, he's really--

Cheers.

It's good beer, huh?

Absolutely.

Yeah.

Well, we just thought you
looked a little lonely over
here,

so wanted to come over,
say hi, see how you were
doing.

Oh, no, I'm-- I'm-- I'm fine.

I'm just taking it all in.

Yeah.

I'm telling you, these are
the nicest people in the
world.

Oh, you see Caity over there?

Mm-hmm.

She actually runs
the animal shelter.

It's been in rough shape
for a while now.

Now it's a no-kill shelter,
and with repairs and
everything,

it's looking like they're
gonna have to make

some pretty rough decisions
about how many more

cute little babies
they can take in.

So, fingers crossed,
all goes well tonight.

Thank you.

Thank you, yes.

My Erica's got great ears.

Okay, alright.

I mean, everybody seems to be
having a great time,

so that's a good sign, right?

Yes, yes, it is.

So, uh, how was your day
with Evan?

Good guy, right?

Oh, uh, it was fine.

I mean, scorn,
like he does after everything.

Yeah.

Yeah, yeah, um, definitely.

Yeah.

Um.

Dylan and Rachel over there.
Let's go say hi.

Ooh, ooh.

Sorry, baby.
I'm sorry, baby.

Please, please. Rachel?

We'll see you later.

Okay.

What's up, man?

- How you feeling?
- Where's Tanya?

Ah, she's at home.

She was feeling tired,
so she decided to stay back.

Yeah.

So, listen, I know
I hate surprises, but uh--

But what, Freddy?

Man, just-- just hear me out, okay?

You're not--

that's it for one your
chemistry experiments, right?

No, no, no, no, no.
It's not about that.

- It's not about that.
- What?

Alright, so I know how much
this charity means to you, okay?

So, uh--

What did you do?

You see that donation box
up front?

Yeah, when did that get there?

Thank you so much.

First, I just want to say
thank you to The Real McCoy

for having us and hosting
this fundraiser.

As you guys all know,

100% of the proceeds
are gonna go to

the Mill Falls Animal Shelter,
so drink up.

Oh, and um, one more thing.

I know that you guys saw
on the donation box,

but if we reached $1,000
by 8:00 p.m. tonight

you would get a special
Christmas performance

by the man himself,
Mr. Evan Beckford.

Ladies and gentlemen,
Evan Beckford.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Hi, everybody.

Now, now would you believe me
if I said that

I was not aware of this part
of the evening

and would 100%
have not agreed to it?

Um, I haven't played in,
I haven't played in a long
time.

Um, but uh, $1,000
is a lot of money

and I don't know
if you know this,

but I actually met
my best friend

at the Mill Fall Shelter
about three years ago.

He's uh-- he's hanging
around here somewhere

if you want to say hi.

Um, yeah, he um-- he got me
through some tough times,

so, well,
I guess this is for him.

Merry Christmas, everybody.

♪ I've been thinking
about my days ♪

♪ I've been staying out
way too late ♪

♪ I've been thinking
of where you are ♪

♪ Separate the light
from the dark ♪

♪ And it's funny,
I find myself this way ♪

♪ Steady only when I lean
on someone else's weight ♪

♪ And sometimes, sometimes,
I just want to hold my own ♪

♪ And have it be enough

♪ And I find, I find, picking
a place to begin might feel
like ♪

♪ Enough for now

Alright, alright, um,
let's drink up, okay.

That was quite
the performance.

Yeah, it's been a while.

How long?

Six, seven years.

Yeah, they got my guitar
tuned up in September

for my birthday.

They've been trying to pull
a stunt like that ever since.

Why'd you stop?

Just uh, got busy.

Can I ask you something?

Sure.

That picture with the girl,
is that your wife?

Yeah.

- Is she--
- Yeah.

- I'm sorry.
- It's okay.

What was her name?

Emily.

You know, we uh--
we opened this place together

before we were even married.

And she wanted somewhere that
everybody could get together.

I was obsessed with the beer.

I mean, she got sick.

But you know, it--
it happened fast.

Yeah, we used to do
these open mic nights here

every Tuesday night.

And so since then, I think
I've just been, you know,

trying to keep doing
what we were doing.

Sorry, I uh--

No, don't be sorry.

What about you?

Uh, see a ring?

No.

Boyfriend?

Nope.

Come on,
I just told you my deal.

Give me something.

It's pathetic.

It'd be sadder than mine?

No, there's a difference
between sad and pathetic.

Like?

Fine.

I have been hung up on
someone for several years.

And he knows how you feel, yeah?

No.

Because he's my boss.

Okay.

I mean, he was my co-worker
up until recently,

and anyway, it doesn't matter.

He's not interested
and I don't think he ever was.

How do you know that?

I just know.

Well, he's an
idiot if he's not.

Is he?

Yeah, he is.

I mean, for all intents
and purposes,

I should hate you, right?

Yeah, should.

I mean, I should have
stopped talking to you

the second I found out
who you were.

But um, I think that you're--

You think what?

I think that you're nicer
than I thought.

Wow.

Thank you.

You're nicer than
I first thought, too.

Oh, yeah?

Come on.

Then I'm glad we're on
the same page.

Me, too.

Oh, not gonna work.

What?

I see what you're doing.

You're kidding.

You think I'm stupid.

Well, I didn't
before, but now.

You're gonna have to work
harder than that, honey.

Okay, Mr. Hard to Get.

I think we've had
a bit to drink,

so how are we getting home?

Come on, guys, let's go.

I'm sober.

Were you back there
the whole time?

Well, yeah,
I was cleaning up.

And you heard all of that?

Of course.

You're an idiot, Evan.

Alright.

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ Do I even want to know?

Hello?

Hey, Tori, how'd last night
go?

Um.

It was good, I think.

I'm guessing you didn't
close.

Uh, no, no.

I think it's gonna
take a little bit of time.

Well, lucky for you,
reinforcements are coming.

What?

I know, I know, it's
Saturday, but that board
member, Milton,

wants this done quick,
so I am on the way.

Jake, I really don't think
that's such a good idea.

I mean, he's really
easily put off, so.

This isn't my first
acquisition.

We'll tag-team it,
like the old days.

I'll see you
in a couple hours, okay?

Oh boy.

Oh, this place looks
so industrial.

Hey, Gordo.

Stay, stop.

Didn't know
there was a dog here.

Sorry about that.

Hey, Evan, uh, this is Jake.

He works with me at Bev Co.

Hey, Jake.

Hey, we are such big fans
of your place over at Bev Co.

I wish I could say the same.

This guy.

Yeah, we did hear that
you love a good razz.

Um, Jake just wanted to stop
by to see you

and the place in person.

Well, this is it.

Now we're just cleaning up
from a fundraiser last night.

Tori mentioned that.

We think that's great.

I heard Bev Co might match
what we raised.

Well, yeah, you know,
we're running it up the
ladder.

And uh, we think
we might just need to--

Can I actually try one of
those cold cruisers over
there?

Cruisers?

Oh.

- Beer.
- Yeah.

Um, sure.

What are we drinking?

Um, how about you pick?

Well, what do you like?

A double IPA?

One is more than enough.

Oh, it's a beer.

The double is about the hops.

I know that.

I meant one is more
than enough hoppy.

- Let's have a double IPA.
- You sure?

I mean, it's a little bitter
if you're not a beer guy.

Oh, I can handle it.

Tori?

Oh, I'm good.

Maybe later.

Double IPA.

That is good.

Very good.

Well, finish up.

We'll have another.

I wish we could,

but actually I'd like to
discuss a little bit more

about the partnership.

Are you free for
dinner tonight?

Wait, no, I think
we should talk about--

I'm free.

There's a great place
down the road.

What?

Cheers.

Terrific stuff.

Do you mind if I
use your restroom?

Two beers and a whiskey.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You a whiskey man, Evan?

Not really.

Well, you should come down
to the city and visit
sometime.

I'm sure you'll dig it.

Trust me.

Once you've had a $200 bottle
of scotch,

it's hard not to fall
in love with this stuff.

I'm sure.

So, let's talk business.

Tori, where'd you
leave things off on price?

Uh, we had doubled the offer.

And I told her
it wasn't about the money.

Sure, it is.

And I'm sure that you
have a price in mind.

I really don't.

Okay, well,

what if I said that the board
really wants your place,

and that they mentioned
that we could, in fact,

make another very
sizable move?

What is with you people
and the paper?

You could just tell me.

That's how it's done.

That's a lot of money, Evan.

Did Tori also mention
that we could let you

retain full control?

It was mentioned.

And what'd you think?

Well, I wasn't sure if I could
trust her,

but I'm starting to change
my tone.

Alright.

Well, I have some other
pretty awesome news.

Do you know the name
Harvey Crampton?

Who's that?

He's a writer.

He's only the biggest writer,
beer blogger,

critic in the entire country.

What about him?

Well, he owed us a favor,

and I convinced him to come up
and tryout one of your beers.

Harvey Crampton
is coming here?

Yep.

I have to admit, Evan,

I'm not exactly
one of the biggest beer guys,

but this guy really
knows his stuff.

And he's putting together
his top 10 list for the year.

He's gonna be
coming up here tomorrow.

He's--
wait, he's coming tomorrow?

And if he likes your stuff,

which I'm sure he will,
then that's gonna put you

and your beer company
into a whole new stratosphere.

You're a fan?

Um, yes, I have read
all six of his books.

I mean, he's part of the
reason that I do what I do.

See, this is the kind of thing
that we can do at Bev Co.

You make a great product
and we connect it to the
world.

Right, Tori?

Yeah, I mean,
it could be really great.

It-- it will be really great.

Yes, it's gonna be good.

Hey, is it a bad time?

Uh, no, not at all.

Come on in.

So that's the guy, huh?

That's the one you've
been hung up on?

Really?

Well, he's awful.

Alright, if that's what you
came here to say, then you can
go.

No, I didn't.

I'm sorry.

What's this?

Oh, nothing.

Can I read it?

I guess.

I've been trying to
finish it for a while.

Show it to someone
higher up at Bev Co.

It's basically a strategy for
helping small businesses to
grow

more organically, but in a way
that still works for Bev Co.

Wow.

This is impressive.

So, listen, the reason I came
up here is, um,

I just wanted to explain
something to you.

It was about six months ago,
I took a loan out

from my dad to keep
the place afloat.

I-- I did not want to do it,
but I didn't have a choice.

And um, well, I haven't been
able to talk to him ever
since.

So, I guess what I'm trying to
tell you is that,

yeah, I have a hard time
accepting help.

So I am sorry.

You did not deserve
the way that I treated you

when you first got here.

I appreciate that.

And this could be good, right?

What?

Sorry.

Mm. Nothing.

I-- it's definitely good.

Okay.

And um, about last night?

Oh, look, don't
worry about it.

I mean, we both had
a lot to drink and--

So it was the beers?

I don't know.

I think so.

Alright.

Well then, goodnight.

Goodnight.

Hey, Evan?

Yeah?

It's gonna be good tomorrow.

Oh, I know.

The beer rocks.

I just hope he likes me.

You might be in trouble then.

Alright.

What is it?

Look, I-- I don't feel okay
about lying to these people.

About what?

It's the control.

I mean, it's not ethical.

And I think if we were to just
backpedal a little bit,

they would still be open
to a partnership.

Tori, Tori, Tori, relax.

We're not monsters.

Sometimes people just
need a little extra push

to do the right thing
for themselves.

You know as well as I do
these guys are broke.

I know, I just--

Okay, fine, I'll--

I'll come clean
to them tomorrow, okay?

I'll find a way to
leave you out of it.

You're not catching
feelings, are you?

No, no, it's not that.

Okay, well, never mind.

What?

It's silly.

Tell me.

I just--

I always thought that someday
maybe we might have a thing.

I've gotten that vibe
for a while now, am I off
base?

No, you're not off base.

Well, maybe it's
something worth exploring.

Also, I'm-- I'm not supposed
to tell you this,

but the board has been talking

and they know how hard
getting this place has been

and they mentioned that
if this were to go well,

then maybe it's time that
you head your own team.

Really?

I showed them your business
sustainability deck.

They had some questions,
but overall they loved it.

None of that happens
until we finish this job, okay?

And when we get back,
let's talk about things.

There you go, my man.

Sorry about the garage,
but you know Tanya's sleeping.

Mm. What is this?

Oh, it's just a little hazy
I've been working on.

It's not bad.

Yeah.

Anyway, I talked
to Tori and her boss.

Oh, yeah?

How'd it go?

Well, I don't like him,
but uh,

I think I made a decision.

Just wanted to talk
to you first.

Okay.

I think we should
sell to Bev Co.

Is that right?

Ah,
so Mr. Lone Wolf Beckford

is finally ready
to sell out, huh?

We're still gonna retain
full control of the brewery.

We're just gonna
have more money.

We'll have more money
or you'll have more money?

Come on,
you're a partner in this.

You know that.

Okay.

How's this for a bonus?

What, you can't just tell me
what it is?

This is how real business
is done, I guess.

And-- and if you think
it's a bad idea, tell me.

I could be persuaded.

Okay.

Tanya's pregnant, man.

What?

Yeah.

Congratulations, man.

That's amazing.

I found out two weeks ago.

I am over the moon.

Cheers.

Yes, indeed, yes.

- Thanks.
- Congrats.

Huh, yeah.

I guess we have sell now.

Oh, oh yeah,
we definitely need the money.

Yeah, we do.

One more thing I wanted
to tell you.

Harvey Crampton's coming
to try our beer tomorrow.

What?

Yeah.

Relax, it'll be fine.

It's good beer.

Are you serious?

Yeah.

You nervous?

No.

I'm good.

You're here early.

Yeah, I thought we could have
a chat in private.

What's going on?

So there's something else
I wanted to discuss with you.

It's actually why I came
up here today

and partially why
we invited the critic.

Look, I know you make
a great beer,

but the board
needs to be sure.

If things go well,

and there's no need
for us to step in,

then we will let you do
what you do best.

And if not?

Well, with this kind
of investment,

we need to be sure that
we can make

certain improvements
where necessary.

Right, so,
if we get a good review?

If you make the top 10.

If we make the top 10,

I get your money and get to
keep full control

of the brewery?

And if not, you take it?

At a cut price.

It would be
damaged goods after all.

But I think you'd still
be pleased with the offer.

So, do we have a deal?

Yeah.

I think you'll be happy
with this.

I'll see you in an hour.

Hey, Evan, we got a problem, man.

It's freezing.

Dude, I know.

The power must have
went out last night.

Man, all the beer is warm.

Evan, is there any chance
you forgot to pay the bill, man?

Evan!

Figure it out.

Okay. How?

I'll be right back.

Get the power company
on the phone.

Use the emergency stash.

What emergency stash?

It's in the supply closet.

Evan, no.

We used that for the new
fridge behind the bar, man.

What time's Crampton coming?

- One hour.
- An hour?

Just get 'em on the phone.

Beg. Figure it out.

Ah!

Yes, so two rooms
for next week.

Can you hold on
a minute, please?

Everything okay, honey?

Mom, can I borrow
your space heater?

Oh, yeah, sure.

No problem.

Hey, Darren, I need a favor.

Do you still have
that generator?

Great, I'm pulling in now.

What?

Oh, come on, man.

It's Christmas.

What?

How are we supposed to
light our Christmas tree?

Hello?

Freddy, can you get
the space heater

and the generator
out of the car?

Evan, it's way too late
to chill the kegs, man.

Oh, we're not
chilling the kegs.

What do we have
in the growlers?

Just the non-alcoholic stuff.

That's not gonna work.

And we've got one pilsner.

And the stuff I was
working on in the back.

Well, let's hope yours
is a pilsner.

Oh, man, they're here.

Whew!

It's chilly in here.

Yeah, something's going on
with the heat.

It should be good to go
in a few minutes.

Hey, Evan, I heard Jake
talked with you this morning.

He did.

Look, I just wanted to say--

Why are you sweating?

Am I?

Uh, well, I just wanted
to say that I'm sorry.

Apology accepted.

Oh.

Okay, that--

That's good.

Um, actually,
can I get a beer?

Um. Hey, you know, why--

why don't we wait until Harvey
leaves and we'll celebrate?

Yeah?

Okay. Yeah, sounds good.

I think that's him.

I think he's coming.

Mr. Crampton, thank you
so much for coming today.

You know, I usually sit
at the bar like a customer.

Absolutely.

Yeah.

So sorry about that.

You the owner?

Yes, I am.

I'm actually a huge fan--

I don't have much time.

Just passing through
on my way to Lake Placid.

I'm guessing the uh, Doubleday
IPA is your flagship one, right?

Um, yeah, it is, but--

I'll do one of those.

Okay, so--

You know, actually,

I'm getting a little sick
of this IPA thing.

Uh, they all start to taste
the same.

I'll have a pilsner.

Then I have to go.

Great.

Just a half pour, please.

Sure.

Thank you.

Okay.

Thank you.

Anything else
I can help you with?

No, no, no.

That-- that'll do.

Hey.

- Are you don't want--
- I'm good.

Well, he certainly plays
his cards close to his chest.

What happened?

What's up?

Evan, why did you pour it
from the bottle?

Oh, no, no, no.

Evan.

What's wrong?

It's flat.

What do you mean it's flat?

The beer.

It's flat.

The cap must have
been loose or something.

Evan.

I...

Hey.

You okay?

I'm sorry, Evan.

Are you though?

What do you mean?

I mean, you got what
you wanted, didn't you?

The brewery's yours.

What are you talking about?

You know exactly
what I'm talking about.

I-- I didn't--

Wait, let me ask
you a question.

Was there ever a world in
which I got to keep running

my brewery?

Evan, I--

Just go, please.

Well, that was awkward.

What did you do?

I made him a fair deal.

I told him that
if things went well,

then he could continue to run
the company with our money.

If not, then well,
the terms have changed.

Tori.

What's wrong?

This is our job.

This is what we came here for.

I have some other
pretty good news.

Jack Milton wants to have
dinner with the both of us.

You alright?

No.

We gotta talk.

♪ Well, I thought I did

who shows what laughter means
♪ And I find someone
♪

♪ But if that taught me
anything ♪

Hey.

My car's almost here.

I'm really gonna miss you.

I'm gonna miss you.

Tell your parents I say hi.

You know, you're always
welcome to join.

I know.

How you feeling about it?

Good, I think.

Dinner's supposed
to be in about an hour.

My car's here.

Hey.

Are you okay?

You haven't seemed like
yourself since you've been
back.

I'm fine.

I think it's just
time of year.

I'm good.

If you say so.

Merry Christmas.

Should be here any minute.

Hey, um, about the pitch deck.

Can we wait before
we jump into that?

Just let him settle in.

I don't want to bombard him
with all these questions.

Especially, like, 'cause
I know for a fact that

we're actually
on his good side.

Okay?

Yeah.

Uh, yeah.

Alright.

Also, I have
something for you.

Oh. You--

You didn't need to do that.

Of course, it's Christmas.

Oh, wow.

That's beautiful.

This is too much.

For you?

No.

This was a good year.

Next year is gonna
be even better.

You're my partner in crime.

I'm sorry if I don't
acknowledge that enough to
you.

Thank you.

And we even helped the poor
guy get back on his feet.

All it took was a--
a little push,

a little tipping
of the scales.

Uh, what do you mean?

Well, the critic and the beer,
that wasn't an accident.

That was us guiding him.

What did you do?

Well, let's just say
we have some friends

at the power company.

Once I saw the collection,

I knew it was an easy
phone call to make.

A bottle going flat,
that was pure luck.

Mr. Milton.

Hey, I'm sorry I'm late.

The East Side is jam-packed
with Christmas traffic.

I hate this time of the year.

Couldn't agree more.

Um, Tori, right?

Yes.

It's a pleasure to finally
meet you.

Likewise.

Hey, and thanks for helping us
take down that dimwit up
north.

Can I ask you
what happened with him?

Oh, it was a disaster.

We were coming back
from Montreal

and the GPS suggested it,
so the wife and I stopped
there.

Oh God, what a piece of crap.

It's like everybody
and their mother thinks

they can make beer nowadays.

But there's no quality
control, no legacy.

They're ruining our industry.

I told him as much
and he asked me to leave.

I explained who I was,
but he had no respect,

no regard for authority.

So again, thank you
for taking care of that.

So, what's the plan
for the brewery?

I mean, the beer
is actually good,

so there's still a world
where we can sell this, right?

So, Tori, we ran the numbers,

and we think that it might
just be a little bit
difficult.

The place is gone.

We have a contract with GH Oil
to put in a gas station

after we close the deal.

It's just business.

And on that note,
who wants champagne?

Oh, also, before people start
getting confused

about what beer
really tastes like,

there's another spot we need
to put out of their misery.

And guess what?

I think you guys would be
the perfect team

to get it over the line.

Oh, miss, a bottle
of your best champagne.

The best.

Thank you.

I have to go.

Tori?

Sorry, I have to leave.

What's wrong?

I don't like you.

Either of you.

Young lady,

I would advise you to keep
your head and sit back down.

Tori, look--

No, you look.

When I started here,

I was told that we were all
about supporting the little
guy,

making them
the best they can be.

Sweetheart, I don't think
you really understand

how this business works.

They'd grow,
and we'd take a cut of that.

Everyone wins.

This?

This is different.

Tori, you are ruining
our chances.

At what?

I want no part of this.

I quit.

I'm so sorry.

She's quite a character.

Let's hope
she follows her passion.

Right?

Yeah.

Hey, you close tomorrow.

Yeah, I-- I go up tomorrow.

Wonderful.

Oh, here.

Thank you.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Mmm, how sweet it is.

There you go, sir.

You know, we really should
have a lawyer look at that.

Yeah, that'd be great.

You paying?

Right.

Yeah, how's it looking?

Uh, not good.

I mean, we'll pay off our
debts and uh, walk away

with a couple bucks.

Ooh.

Yeah, you really do mean
a couple bucks.

Yeah.

And Jake's coming to do
the signing tomorrow.

Hey.

Talk to Tori?

No, why?

I don't know,
I'm just wondering.

You realize that she's almost
entirely responsible

for all of this, right?

You sure about that?

Besides, I haven't seen you
that happy in a long time, man.

Hey, I gotta admit, it was
uh-- it was kinda nice.

Yeah, well, it's over now.

Man.

Yeah.

Tell you what, I got an idea.

I know we said no Christmas
parties this year,

but what do you say we invite
some close friends

and family over here tomorrow

and drink what's left
of the beer?

Well, I'd hate to leave Bev Co
any free beer.

Absolutely.

Cheers, man.

To one ending
and infinite new beginnings.

Cheers.

♪ Found a new drive,
found a new dream in turn ♪

♪ Found a new life in you

♪ Broken old heart broke down
in a hole or two ♪

♪ Broken a new
start with you ♪

♪ And it's fatal, it's safe,
oh, it's everything ♪

♪ I didn't think I'd need
to breathe ♪

Hey, Dad.

I know, I know.

Um, I just wanted to ask you,

uh, we're having a--
a little get-together
tomorrow,

and I wanted to know
if you and mom could come.

Yeah, no, that would be great.

Yeah, yeah, me too, buddy.

Me too.

Tanya, it is so
good to see you.

Congratulations.

Oh, wait a minute,
you told him.

Evan, are you serious?

Just kidding.

Thank you.

What's this?

Hey, you know,
it's my famous mac and cheese.

- Awesome.
- Yeah.

Why don't you guys pour
yourselves a drink, get comfy.

On it.

Here, babe.

Hey.

Hey, Evan.

It's our last day here
and your mom invited us.

I hope that's okay.

Why don't you sit down
pour yourselves a drink.

Hey, like that.

Thank you.

A bit chilly.

Oh yeah, yeah.

Hey.

Thank you for coming.

Thanks for having us.

I-- I brought
stuffed mushrooms.

Of course.

Oh, thank you.

Um...

Hi, Dad.

Hi, Evan.

Dad, I'm-- I'm sorry
I took so long to call.

I just--

It's alright.

I get it.

About the money, it's--
it's coming today.

Okay.

I've been talking to a lot of
people around town about you.

What you do for them.

I'm proud of you.

Thanks, Dad.

Hey, uh,
I'll be right back, okay?

Who's that?

That's Jake.

He's here to close
on the brewery sale.

Hey, I thought we were signing
at 4:00.

Yeah, I figured we could get
a head start on the day

with it being Christmas Eve
and all.

Yeah, well, we're kind of
doing one last get-together in
there.

You mind if I hang out
for a bit?

Yeah, you can hang out.

The bar down the street.

Come on, Evan.

Don't be bitter.

I know things didn't go the
way you wanted to,

but this is the way
the world works.

You'll be fine.

You'll bounce back.

You need to leave now.

What's he doing?

Hi there.

Good to see you.

Mr. Crampton.

What's going on?

Well, I was enjoying a lovely
stout at home last night

when I got a call.

I was told I possibly
got the wrong impression

last time I was here.

Tried not to come back here,
but uh,

she was quite relentless.

Yeah, she's like that.

Look, I'm sure it's too late.

You've already made
your top 10 list, right?

I try to be accurate and fair.

Something you apparently
know nothing about.

Jake had the power turned off
the night before the review.

Hey, Evan, we had a deal.

Yeah, we did.

The deal was that
we make the top 10 list.

Which I should mention
is no guarantee.

But uh, I'll give you
one more shot.

Deal's a deal.

Okay.

What can I get ya?

Well, I guess I'll do one
of the pilsners again.

Uh, carbonated this time, please.

One pilsner.

Well, that's a significant
improvement.

Okay.

Well, I mean,

won't make my worst of
the year list, but uh, matters.

Well, I think we all know
what that means.

No top 10 list.

The deal is still on.

It's a very respectable beer.

Sorry, but do we go now?

Wait.

Will you try just
one more beer?

I think the man has to go.

Okay, fine.

I usually don't do this,
but it's Christmas, right?

I guess I'll have
your uh, flagship beer.

And then I really have to go.

Actually, um,

I think you
need to try something else.

It's uh-- it's off-menu.

It's a Christmas ale
and we think you'll love it.

Dude, are you crazy?

People know Real McCoy
is the best beer.

You haven't even tried
Christmas ale yet.

Get it out.

I trust you.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, that's something.

Interesting.

That's good.

It's very good.

Like top 10 good?

That's one of the best beers
I've ever had in my life.

What did he say?

He says one of the best beers
he ever had in his life.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

So is it in the top 10?

You serious?

Are you serious?

You gotta be kidding me!

Are you happy with yourself?

My lawyers will be in touch.

This isn't over.

Merry Christmas.

Hey, Evan,
what's wrong with you?

Hey.

Hey.

What, are you leaving?

Yeah.

Uh, I have to get him back.

Enjoy your Christmas.

You earned it.

Wait.

Thank you for this.

Look, I'm-- I'm sorry.

For everything.

I caused all of this.

I thought I was helping.

But then something changed.

And I realized all of that
that's not who I want to be.

I know you probably
don't need my help.

Or want it.

Especially, with all the press
you'll be getting.

But if you do,

I think there's a way
to do this right.

Tori.

What was it?

What?

That changed.

I fell for someone.

Okay, lovebirds,
just give me the damn keys, eh.

♪ I like to think you see me
as I let you ♪

♪ Feeling inside
with every passing day ♪

♪ And one day I may just show
you all of me ♪

♪ Take our time in giving
this a chance ♪

♪ You know, I'm painting
glitter on my eyes ♪

♪ Something in you makes me
wanna shine ♪

♪ You know, I've never felt
more like sunlight ♪

♪ Than in your eyes

♪ And honey, I'm just to say
I know you ♪

♪ That a part of you
is in my day to day ♪

♪ And even when everything
feels unsettled ♪

♪ This constant
I know will never stray ♪

♪ You know, I'm painting
glitter on my eyes ♪

♪ Something in you
makes me wanna... ♪