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00:00 (dramatic music)
00:03 - You remember the Missile Toads?
00:04 It's their 40th anniversary,
00:05 and you're gonna do a story about them.
00:07 - So it's a shameless puff piece.
00:08 - A human interest story about a trusted partner.
00:10 - Why do I have to do it?
00:11 - 'Cause you're the best I got.
00:12 - Are you actually going to Brunswick, Iowa?
00:14 - This is Mary Romero reporting for Christmas.
00:16 - I can't tell you how excited I am about this.
00:19 I'm just very proud of what we built here.
00:21 - Sorry to bother you, Dad,
00:22 I need you over in shipping.
00:23 - Wait, wait, I want you to meet--
00:24 - I know who she is.
00:25 Your reputation perceived you.
00:26 - Why don't you wanna be a part of the story?
00:27 - All due respect, I can already see
00:29 how it's gonna turn out.
00:30 - I'm just worried the story will be about commercial success.
00:32 - I bet there's a lot more to the story than that.
00:34 - You're pretty good at what you do.
00:35 - I'm very good.
00:36 - Well, then you'll find a way to tell the story without me.
00:38 - I'm gonna get you to say yes.
00:40 - Nice meeting you, Miss Romero.
00:41 - Any cute toy makers?
00:43 - If you're into hot guys from the country.
00:45 - It is never too early for love at first sight.
00:47 - We're a big part of people's Christmas traditions.
00:49 - It is a shame that I can't put that in my piece.
00:51 I didn't always wanna be a reporter.
00:53 - Really?
00:53 - Growing up, I wanted to get into politics,
00:55 to make a difference.
00:56 This piece could bring Brunswick
00:58 exactly the type of exposure that you need.
01:00 - If I did this, I'd be trusting you.
01:02 They tell the real story about the company.
01:04 - Told you I'd get you to say yes.
01:05 You wanna screen some footage with me tonight?
01:07 - I have plans.
01:08 - You have plans?
01:09 Here.
01:10 - I make friends easily.
01:11 (laughing)
01:12 (upbeat music)
01:15 - Please don't take this out of context.
01:17 For so many people, it's all about the money.
01:19 - Not for me.
01:20 - Christmas is the happiest day of the year.
01:22 Remember our deal, the real story.
01:23 - Real story.
01:24 - I had my doubts about all this,
01:25 but the truth is, it's turning out to be a nice piece.
01:28 We gotta talk.
01:28 - I think we should just wait until I fine tune it.
01:30 - I'm taking over.
01:31 - You promised me creative control.
01:33 - I gave him my word.
01:34 - What do you want me to say?
01:35 I've got bosses too.
01:36 - Even though Brunswick is a small town,
01:38 it has cashed in big on the mistletoes.
01:40 - It is all about the money.
01:41 That's what Christmas is about, the money.
01:44 - The thing is, I'm not even mad at you.
01:46 I'm mad at myself for trusting you.
01:48 - This place, it changed me.
01:50 Blake, what are you doing here?
01:51 - Saying I'm sorry.
01:52 - I was thinking that I would go somewhere
01:54 that I can actually make a difference.
01:56 - Well, sometimes all you need is one person
01:58 to make a difference.
01:59 (upbeat music)
02:02 ♪ You're my happy holiday ♪