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00:00:00Hey, are you coming in?
00:00:14Um, thanks.
00:00:19Are you listening to me?
00:00:29I said it will be 20 years Christmas Eve.
00:00:33We should do something to celebrate.
00:00:35Uh, 20 years?
00:00:36What's 20 years?
00:00:37Oh, honey, I'm so sorry.
00:00:38Of course.
00:00:39You forgot, didn't you?
00:00:40What, that we met in an elevator and got stuck for four hours while you tried not to hyperventilate?
00:00:49How could I?
00:00:54Just saying we should do something special that night.
00:00:57We can't.
00:00:58It's the same night as the company Christmas party.
00:00:59Oh, right.
00:01:00Who throws an office Christmas party on Christmas Eve?
00:01:03Well, I think Sean convinced Rona that it was more festive.
00:01:06No, more like Sean doesn't have anybody to spend Christmas with, so it never occurs to
00:01:11him that other people might.
00:01:12Probably.
00:01:13Come on, kids, we gotta go.
00:01:14Colin, Trisha, let's go.
00:01:15Mom, please tell Trisha that she's not driving Dad to the train station or us to school.
00:01:21Mom, Dad, please remind Colin that I do have my learner's permit now.
00:01:25Colin, Trisha has her learner's permit now.
00:01:29Trisha, Colin is driving because your dad is late, he might miss his train, and we need
00:01:33an experienced driver at the wheel.
00:01:34Dad?
00:01:35Now, what's your mom say?
00:01:36Stop me running!
00:01:37No running or fighting!
00:01:38Okay, I gotta go.
00:01:39Wait, hold on, hold on.
00:01:40Oh.
00:01:41Oh, well, thanks, honey, but don't forget these cookies.
00:01:42Colin made them.
00:01:43Colin?
00:01:44Yeah.
00:01:45I told you.
00:01:46Half the varsity football team took a cooking class last semester, and Colin loves it.
00:01:47Oh, I forgot.
00:01:48That's right.
00:01:49He's baking.
00:01:51Bye.
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00:01:57He's baking.
00:01:59Bye.
00:02:00Let's go.
00:02:14Dad, can you help me fill out my scholarship application for the summer soccer camp tonight?
00:02:18It's almost sold out.
00:02:19It's December.
00:02:20It's for the Red Stars, and everyone's gonna be there.
00:02:24Please.
00:02:25You know what?
00:02:27How about that?
00:02:28She's so much better at those things than I am.
00:02:57Good morning.
00:02:59Aw.
00:03:00Now it's Christmas.
00:03:01I love Joyce's cookies.
00:03:02Actually, Colin made these.
00:03:03He's going through a baking phase.
00:03:04If there's cookies of any indication, he made the right choice.
00:03:05True.
00:03:06It's cheaper than the doctor phase he went through last spring.
00:03:07I overheard Rona talking.
00:03:08We all know he got a job with K-Health Partners.
00:03:09He's already left, so there's a BP opening.
00:03:10Yeah, well, good luck to whoever gets it.
00:03:11You're not gonna try?
00:03:12I bid Charlie Brown to that football and went to the gym.
00:03:13I'm not gonna try.
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00:03:49Guys.
00:03:51Rona.
00:03:52Good morning.
00:03:53Sean.
00:03:54Ted.
00:03:55Ethan.
00:03:56Rona.
00:03:57Oh.
00:03:59Here you go, Rona.
00:04:00Oh, thanks.
00:04:02So, uh, how's the Bixby Center project going?
00:04:05We break ground next month.
00:04:07Right on schedule.
00:04:08Lottie Feldman accepted our offer?
00:04:10It's a done deal.
00:04:11I didn't think she would.
00:04:12This is a big one, Sean.
00:04:14Make sure you have the press there.
00:04:15They'll be everywhere.
00:04:16Okay.
00:04:17Oh, and Ethan, uh, what is it you're working on again?
00:04:20The refresh of the Joe Sports Complex.
00:04:23Cute.
00:04:38Radiator.
00:04:39Again.
00:04:40Yeah.
00:04:41There's some antifreeze in storage.
00:04:43I promise that's not your Christmas present.
00:04:45You go on inside.
00:04:46Focus on the toy drive.
00:04:47They're waiting for you.
00:04:48Okay.
00:04:49I'll take care of this.
00:04:50Thanks, Sonya.
00:04:51Yeah.
00:04:52You might need those.
00:04:53You're the best.
00:05:15Hey, honey.
00:05:16Hey.
00:05:17Um, radiator broke again.
00:05:18That's the third time, Ethan.
00:05:19Well, can you get home safely?
00:05:20Yeah.
00:05:21Um, Sonya gave me some radiator fluid.
00:05:22Sonya?
00:05:23Sonya.
00:05:24You know, the head of the youth center?
00:05:25Where I've been doing the Christmas toy drive for the last month?
00:05:26Right.
00:05:27Right.
00:05:28Of course.
00:05:29I'm sorry, honey.
00:05:30Anyhow, um, I'm going to be okay, but I'm not sure the radiator is.
00:05:31Yeah.
00:05:32I'm going to be okay.
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00:05:40I'm going to be okay.
00:05:42Um, I'm going to be okay, but I'm not sure the radiator is.
00:05:45I was thinking, you know, let's just get Christmas presents for the kids this year.
00:05:51Not for us.
00:05:52Okay?
00:05:53Uh, Ethan, I've got a second need of favor.
00:05:54My office.
00:05:55Honey, I've got to go.
00:05:57I'm sorry.
00:06:08You know, I'd do it myself, but I'm swamped.
00:06:11But you told Roni you were breaking ground on Bixby next month.
00:06:14Lottie Feldman got cold feet.
00:06:16Didn't you say it was a done deal?
00:06:18I thought it was.
00:06:19Then I double-checked, and it isn't.
00:06:21Who is Lottie Feldman?
00:06:22She's the last holdout on Bixby.
00:06:24What's her issue?
00:06:25Probably the same as everything.
00:06:26Money.
00:06:27She's a third-generation newsstand lady, so you know she's not making much these days.
00:06:34All you've got to do is get her to vacate.
00:06:37Just throw words like lawsuit and financial ruin.
00:06:40That's not how I operate.
00:06:41You heard about the VP position that opened up, right?
00:06:43Yeah, I've already been down that road.
00:06:45Not with my recommendation.
00:06:50A move up the executive ranks changes things.
00:06:52Makes them easier, and you don't have to keep rotating the same five suits.
00:06:59So, all I have to do is get this Lottie Feldman to leave?
00:07:04Yep.
00:07:06Vacated.
00:07:08Then the project's on time.
00:07:10I continue to look like a rock star for Rona, and you?
00:07:13Get a recommendation?
00:07:18Win-win.
00:07:25Make me proud, Ethan.
00:07:33It just feels like I have a real shot this time.
00:07:35I mean, a recommendation from Sean would mean VP is not out of reach.
00:07:38Well, I don't trust that guy.
00:07:40He's had years to recommend you.
00:07:42I know.
00:07:43And you work twice as hard as him because he cuts corners.
00:07:46Yeah, well, maybe I should.
00:07:49Don't say that.
00:07:50I'm just saying that Sean's been a big star at Bellingham ever since he scored that Janus project.
00:07:54And he did it by cutting a deal with a council member.
00:07:56Now he gets driven to work by a chauffeur, not his son.
00:08:00He doesn't have a son.
00:08:01And technically, I'm only driving to the train station.
00:08:04See? I don't need to get driven the whole way.
00:08:06What? You don't like your life?
00:08:08I never said that.
00:08:09I bet Mr. Doyle doesn't make Christmas cupcakes.
00:08:11Hey, these are for my football team.
00:08:13Quality control.
00:08:14God, admit it, Joyce.
00:08:16Wouldn't it be nice to have nice things, not a car that overheats every third time you drive it?
00:08:21Or a Ferrari.
00:08:22Something in between those two.
00:08:24And not have to worry about tuition for Colin to go to Winslow.
00:08:27I don't want to go to Winslow University.
00:08:29I'm kind of thinking Le Cordon Bleu in Paris.
00:08:33And I want Stanford.
00:08:34They have the best college soccer team.
00:08:36Well then, where did the Winslow brochure come from?
00:08:47I just thought with Colin going off to college and Tricia now a sophomore,
00:08:51I'll have more time on my hands and I can finally go back and get my law degree.
00:08:56You know, like I used to talk about before I switched gears into teaching.
00:09:00Well, are you just afraid that you're going to be bored when Colin leaves?
00:09:03Because law school is a heck of a lot more expensive than a radiator.
00:09:07Particularly if you're already paying for his school.
00:09:09I'm very aware.
00:09:11Thanks for your support, honey.
00:09:13No, of course I support you.
00:09:15If this is about more income, you don't have to worry about that.
00:09:18Especially if I get this new position.
00:09:20We're so close to a real bump in income.
00:09:23So, what are you going to do with this Lottie Feldman person?
00:09:29I haven't figured that out yet.
00:09:31I'm going to stop by her new stand tomorrow on the way to the Christmas party.
00:09:34Which you can still attend if you change your mind.
00:09:37No offense.
00:09:38I think 20 office Christmas parties is kind of my limit.
00:09:42Fair enough.
00:09:46You'll figure out what to do with Lottie.
00:09:48I have faith.
00:09:50And it won't be by cutting corners.
00:10:08He must be with a property development group.
00:10:10How could you tell?
00:10:12What you got?
00:10:14Cinnamon tea and hot chocolate.
00:10:16Chocolate. Always.
00:10:21You here to pressure me to sign like the rest?
00:10:23Um, nope.
00:10:25I was hoping we'd find some middle ground.
00:10:27Me being in the middle of the ground you want is the problem.
00:10:31You know, my family has sold here since 1952.
00:10:35This is the Feldman spot.
00:10:39What if we could keep it your side?
00:10:42I'm listening.
00:10:46Lottie agreed?
00:10:47Oh, that's such good news.
00:10:49No, we should celebrate.
00:10:51Well, we should probably wait until you actually get the promotion.
00:10:56Okay, okay, okay.
00:10:57When I get back from the party tonight, we'll celebrate the promotion and our meat bursary.
00:11:02I would love that.
00:11:03And Ethan.
00:11:04Yeah?
00:11:06I'm proud of you.
00:11:16Thank you, Gus.
00:11:18Pick you up at nine.
00:11:19Oh, don't you have dinner with Anita's parents tonight?
00:11:22Excellent memory, Miss Bellingham.
00:11:23I can find another way home.
00:11:25You go help your lovely wife entertain her parents.
00:11:29Merry Christmas, Miss Bellingham.
00:11:31Merry Christmas, Gus.
00:11:33Allow me.
00:11:49You did what?
00:11:51I offered to transfer the remaining three years on Lottie's lease to the new complex once construction is complete.
00:11:56Why? Why would you do that?
00:11:58I solved your problem, like you asked.
00:12:00No, I asked you to get her to vacate and not come back later and take up expensive space.
00:12:04But space was her motivation, not money.
00:12:06She only cares about the legacy of the location.
00:12:08Which wasn't an option.
00:12:09Ethan, we could have charged four times what the existing Feldman lease goes for.
00:12:13Which you more than make up by not delaying demo and construction right now.
00:12:17You just, you don't get it.
00:12:20This isn't what Rona thought was already happening.
00:12:22Which means I now have to explain the change to her.
00:12:24Which also means she's going to know I messed up, which is what I wanted to avoid in the first place.
00:12:28Sean.
00:12:29It's about appearances, Ethan, and you're making me look bad to her.
00:12:32I don't think Rona will see it that way.
00:12:34No, of course you don't.
00:12:36Because you see everything from a good guy's perspective.
00:12:39Just like the Janus Project all those years ago.
00:12:43You know, we never would have secured that bid had we done things your way.
00:12:47And that job saved Bellingham from being mired in mediocrity.
00:12:51This couldn't come at a worse time.
00:12:53Why?
00:12:54I think Rona's going to retire soon.
00:12:56And I plan on being in a position to take over when that happens.
00:13:01I was hoping to bring someone like you up with me too.
00:13:04Why me?
00:13:05Because, honestly, you're the best project manager this company's ever had.
00:13:13Okay.
00:13:15Just give me a second chance.
00:13:16Okay?
00:13:18I'll go talk to Lottie.
00:13:21I'll do whatever it takes.
00:13:23Smart.
00:13:26That was smart.
00:13:42It is the night of the deal.
00:13:46It's the only way I'll get the promotion.
00:13:48Then don't take the promotion.
00:13:50We've always gotten by.
00:13:51I don't want to just get by.
00:13:53I'd like to have the same kinds of comforts and, frankly, basic conveniences as other people.
00:13:59Then I'll get my law degree and I'll start practicing and I'll bring in more income.
00:14:03And where's the money going to come from for law school?
00:14:05It's expensive.
00:14:06And worth it.
00:14:08You know what I mean.
00:14:10Do I?
00:14:12Look, I've got to go.
00:14:13I'm about to get on the train to go to Lottie's newsstand.
00:14:15Tonight?
00:14:16It's Christmas Eve.
00:14:18Sean wants it handled ASAP.
00:14:20Oh, and Sean always gets what Sean wants, doesn't he?
00:14:42Ugh.
00:14:51Hello.
00:14:54Here we go.
00:14:56Just what I need.
00:14:58Is this supposed to be your busy night?
00:15:00Time is relative in my job.
00:15:03Must be nice.
00:15:04In my line of work, it just keeps slipping away.
00:15:08You don't mind my saying so.
00:15:09You seem to be having a bad day.
00:15:13That's one way to put it.
00:15:16Bad career choices would be another.
00:15:18How so?
00:15:21I've spent 20 years in the same company.
00:15:23Giving it everything I have.
00:15:25Being a good guy, being a team player.
00:15:28And for what?
00:15:30You supported yourself, your family.
00:15:33I could have supported them more.
00:15:35I could have done more.
00:15:36I could have been more.
00:15:38Instead of just always being good guy, Ethan.
00:15:41If I had just gotten in another elevator with Sean way back when,
00:15:44I wouldn't be in this mess today.
00:15:48I wish I had done that.
00:15:50Do you really mean that?
00:15:53Everything would be so much better.
00:15:57Okay, then.
00:16:06Okay.
00:16:20Oh, no.
00:16:21Oh, no.
00:16:29Where's Joyce?
00:16:37Hi.
00:16:38Mr. Holt.
00:16:40Mr. Holt.
00:16:42I have the car waiting.
00:16:43If we hurry now, you won't be late for your first of the month meeting.
00:16:45Aren't you Ronald Bellingham's driver?
00:16:48No, sir. Ms. Bellingham retired.
00:16:50Retired?
00:16:51Yes, sir. I drive you now.
00:16:53You told me to come here and pick you up, take you to the office?
00:16:56On Christmas Day?
00:16:57I don't think so.
00:17:00It's December 1st.
00:17:02And you told me to come here to pick you up, to take you to work.
00:17:05Look, I don't know what kind of prank you're pulling, but I've just got to get to my office.
00:17:08And it's only about 100 yards away, so I can get to a phone and call my wife.
00:17:12Because something really weird's happening.
00:17:13I don't know. I can't get any calls to go through to her on this phone.
00:17:16But, sir...
00:17:20But, sir, you're not even married.
00:17:23I won't be if I don't explain to Joyce where I was last night.
00:17:35Excuse me. Excuse me.
00:17:41Wait, what?
00:17:51Oh, sir. That's just me. That's just me.
00:17:53Hi, Mr. Holt.
00:17:54Sir, I am so sorry. I tried to call to warn you.
00:17:58About what?
00:17:59She showed up out of the blue to talk to our legal team, and I...
00:18:02Who?
00:18:03Mr. Holt.
00:18:06Joyce Hollander.
00:18:09Hollander?
00:18:11Yeah.
00:18:20I'm so sorry, honey.
00:18:22Oh, honey. Do not call me honey.
00:18:24Right, right. I'm sorry. I don't know what happened last night.
00:18:27I must have fallen asleep at the train station.
00:18:31And there was this really odd Santa.
00:18:33What are you babbling about?
00:18:34Why I didn't call you last night?
00:18:36Well, you can't call me, Mr. Holt, at night.
00:18:39I'm your opposing counsel.
00:18:41What? Opposing what?
00:18:43The destruction of the Chester Youth Center.
00:18:45Do you just destroy so many buildings that you can't even keep track of them all?
00:18:49Wait. I don't understand.
00:18:52Oh, apparently that's a yes.
00:18:54All right. Well, let me be perfectly clear.
00:18:57As I told your attorneys, my firm is prepared to continue fighting Doyle and Holt
00:19:02in all possible ways.
00:19:04You may have purchased the Youth Center's properties,
00:19:07but you have yet to receive approval from the zoning board
00:19:11to build another one of your tacky high-rises.
00:19:14Tacky?
00:19:15Oh, yeah. Tacky.
00:19:17And I am here to make sure that you never do.
00:19:20Do you understand now?
00:19:22No.
00:19:24But I'm starting to believe that maybe that's on my end.
00:19:27Well, I'm sure you'll figure it out soon enough, Mr. Holt.
00:19:29Have a good day, honey.
00:19:42Hey, Jim.
00:19:44Are you feeling all right, sir?
00:19:46Honestly, I'm not sure.
00:19:48I gotta be dreaming.
00:19:50You think I'm dreaming?
00:19:52No. I don't think you are.
00:19:54Stop by my desk.
00:19:56No, I just need to...
00:19:57No, I just need to...
00:19:59Mr. Holt!
00:20:04Where's mine?
00:20:06Come on. This way.
00:20:19This is my office.
00:20:22This is nicer than Sean's.
00:20:24Mr. Doyle's is at the other end of the hallway.
00:20:27Is it as nice as this one?
00:20:29They're comparable, Mr. Holt.
00:20:31Now, you have a meeting right now.
00:20:34Look at all this.
00:20:35I met all these people.
00:20:37I'm famous.
00:20:39Hey!
00:20:40I got a fireplace in my office.
00:20:42Are you sure you're all right, sir?
00:20:44I think I'm better than all right.
00:20:45Look, you can change the color of the flames.
00:20:48There you are, Ethan.
00:20:49Hey, Sean!
00:20:50Did you know you can change the color of the flames?
00:20:52Fascinating.
00:20:53We're all waiting for you in the conference room.
00:20:55Who's all?
00:20:56One of these executives.
00:20:57Which includes me.
00:20:59As co-owner and president, yeah.
00:21:02Co-owner, huh? With you?
00:21:04That's why it's Doyle and Holt.
00:21:07Are you okay? Is he okay?
00:21:09I'm great. Let's go.
00:21:11Want to take your coat off?
00:21:13Oh, sure.
00:21:18Whoa!
00:21:21It's a nice suit.
00:21:27Shall we?
00:21:31Does he need to lie down?
00:21:33Maybe.
00:21:35So, Rona retired.
00:21:36Guess you called that one.
00:21:38Hey, Kari.
00:21:40Did you make sure they included extra special this time?
00:21:42Yes, sir.
00:21:43And I've rescheduled your lunch with Senator Hume.
00:21:46And the Wall Street Journal wants to talk to both of you
00:21:47about the company going public next year.
00:21:49Oh, we're going public?
00:21:50What?
00:21:51What? No.
00:21:52I was just, like, saying it out loud.
00:21:53We're going public.
00:21:54We're going public.
00:21:56The IPO roadshow begins.
00:21:58Coordinate with Ted about times.
00:22:01Hey, I just had a run-in with Joyce Hollander downstairs.
00:22:05And she seems really upset with us.
00:22:07You know why?
00:22:08Because she's been hired to represent the Chester Youth Center.
00:22:11That we're renovating?
00:22:13Yeah, that's one way to describe transforming their former space
00:22:15into a multi-billion dollar real estate project.
00:22:18Ah. No wonder she hates us.
00:22:21Listen to me, Ethan.
00:22:22People like her are nothing but do-gooders.
00:22:24They never understand the steps necessary to make a company successful.
00:22:29Gentlemen.
00:22:31Ma'am.
00:22:32Hi, good to see you again.
00:22:33Hi, how are you?
00:22:37You should have seen him.
00:22:39He was trying to pretend like he didn't know what was going on.
00:22:42I straightened him out.
00:22:43Will it do any good?
00:22:45Well, we'll find out.
00:22:47I appreciate the effort.
00:22:49We all do.
00:22:50Well, you know how much this place means to me.
00:22:54It's too important to let it slip away
00:22:56so Ethan Holt and Sean Doyle can put more money in their pocket.
00:23:01Well, maybe we'll get lucky
00:23:03and he'll realize money isn't everything.
00:23:06Maybe.
00:23:16Wow.
00:23:18I live here?
00:23:20Yes, sir.
00:23:22Hey, um, I'm sorry again for not recognizing you this morning.
00:23:26It's okay.
00:23:28I said you were in a funny mood.
00:23:30Amazing.
00:23:32Well, that's a lot of wine.
00:23:34Well, you are a member of the Wine of the Month Club.
00:23:36Sorry, do you think maybe we can pause that subscription?
00:23:40Ah, your car's here.
00:23:48Thanks.
00:23:51Wow!
00:23:54Is that...?
00:23:55Your Ferrari.
00:23:57The dealership just brought it back from its yearly maintenance.
00:23:59I own a Ferrari.
00:24:01Trisha's gonna love that.
00:24:03Who's Trisha?
00:24:04My daughter.
00:24:05You have a daughter?
00:24:12Um, thanks again so much for the ride home, Gus.
00:24:15No problem. It's kind of my job.
00:24:17Okay, um, what time should I be ready in the morning?
00:24:19Anytime you want, Mr. Holt.
00:24:21Your usual time's eight.
00:24:23Great. I'll be ready then. Thank you.
00:24:32Hello.
00:24:33You.
00:24:36You did all this, didn't you?
00:24:38No, you did.
00:24:40When you wish that you'd taken the other elevator.
00:24:42Oh, wait, wait, wait.
00:24:43Hang on, hang on.
00:24:45Are you saying this is your life if you had done that one thing differently?
00:24:49Then I was right.
00:24:51Being a good guy is what's been holding me back my whole life.
00:24:55Have you truly been held back, Ethan?
00:24:58Look around you.
00:25:00I mean, look at what I've accomplished.
00:25:02So now all I have to do is take that attitude back to my real life
00:25:06and I can give my family everything they've ever wanted.
00:25:09It's perfect.
00:25:10That's not why you're here, Ethan.
00:25:12Then why am I here?
00:25:14That's for you to find out.
00:25:21Where's my family?
00:25:23They're here.
00:25:25But they aren't your family.
00:25:27You never got stuck in that elevator with Joyce,
00:25:29you never fell in love, you never got married,
00:25:31and you never adopted Colin and Tricia.
00:25:33Are Colin and Tricia okay?
00:25:35Oh, yes, yes. They're together with their foster family.
00:25:38They weren't adopted?
00:25:39Not yet, no, but the Shermans are looking into the possibility.
00:25:42Can't you just do some magic and make a line?
00:25:45While you're at it, maybe make Joyce not hate me so much.
00:25:48It doesn't work that way, Ethan.
00:25:50A Christmas wish is a powerful force.
00:25:54What does that mean?
00:25:56It means that you need to figure out
00:25:58why you're here to know how to get your family back.
00:26:03And understand this, Ethan.
00:26:05You need to figure it out by Christmas.
00:26:08Because if you don't by then,
00:26:11this will become your new life.
00:26:13You'll lose all memory of who you used to be,
00:26:16who you used to love,
00:26:18and your Christmas wish will become permanent.
00:26:21Can I at least get some hints about what I'm supposed to do?
00:26:26Everything you need is already here.
00:26:28Can I have better hints?
00:26:31Merry Christmas, Ethan.
00:26:34Yep.
00:27:01Christmas Day
00:27:03To save us all from Satan's power
00:27:06When he was gonna stray
00:27:08Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
00:27:12Comfort and joy
00:27:14Oh, tidings of comfort and joy
00:27:17Impressive.
00:27:27Good morning, Mr. Holt.
00:27:31Um, hello?
00:27:33Coffee machine?
00:27:35Would you like an espresso this morning?
00:27:37No, thank you.
00:27:39Just regular coffee is fine.
00:27:41Italian? French?
00:27:43Cona? Columbia? Hazelnut? Mocha?
00:27:45Italian.
00:27:47Coming right up, Mr. Holt.
00:27:51Don't suppose you know where I keep the sugar?
00:28:02How's your morning, Mr. Holt?
00:28:04Well, I made friends with a coffee maker.
00:28:07And please, call me Ethan.
00:28:09You got it.
00:28:11Ethan.
00:28:19Are you okay?
00:28:21What? Oh.
00:28:23Yeah, I just...
00:28:25I'm trying to figure something out
00:28:27and I don't even know where to begin.
00:28:28Well, I usually find when that happens to me
00:28:30it helps to talk about it with someone.
00:28:33And what do you do if the problem
00:28:35makes you look certifiable?
00:28:37Well, in that case, I talk to my wife.
00:28:39We've been together since high school
00:28:41and she's heard all sorts.
00:28:43All sorts, but you know, I trust her.
00:28:45Trust her more than anyone.
00:28:47I'm guessing you can't do that.
00:28:49Actually, Gus?
00:28:52Maybe I can.
00:28:59Hey, Ted.
00:29:01I need you to do a couple of things for me.
00:29:03Of course, sir.
00:29:05Did we ever do a community impact study
00:29:07on the Chester Youth Center?
00:29:09Not that I'm aware of.
00:29:11Let's do that.
00:29:13You want to commission an impact study
00:29:15on a property we own for a billion dollar project
00:29:17already months in the works?
00:29:19Yep.
00:29:21Also, I need Joyce Hollander's contact info.
00:29:23ESAP. Thanks.
00:29:25And you know what?
00:29:26We need to change out these Christmas decorations.
00:29:28I mean, it's beautiful,
00:29:30but it just needs some personnel.
00:29:32Hey, and maybe order some for my house.
00:29:34I mean, that place is awesome,
00:29:36but it needs a little holiday cheer.
00:29:41Okay.
00:29:43See you later.
00:29:45Well, okay.
00:29:47You have a call from Ethan Holtz?
00:29:53Really?
00:29:54Really.
00:29:56Ask him what he wants.
00:29:58May I tell her what this is in regards to?
00:30:01Okay, one second.
00:30:03He says it's personal.
00:30:08Tell him I'm out.
00:30:10Then hang up.
00:30:12Ms. Hollander is unavailable right now,
00:30:14but I'll give him your call.
00:30:16Good day.
00:30:18So, what was that about?
00:30:20I think he's trying
00:30:21for some sort of angle
00:30:23on the youth center case.
00:30:25Trying to get me to back down?
00:30:27But it's not going to work.
00:30:33She's being stubborn.
00:30:35She can get that way sometimes.
00:30:37I was unaware you knew Ms. Hollander,
00:30:39knowing that all long time ago.
00:30:41She was...
00:30:43the one that got away.
00:30:45Send her some flowers.
00:30:47Not roses. It's too soon.
00:30:48Poinsettias.
00:30:50She loves those.
00:30:56This is getting ridiculous.
00:30:58Yeah.
00:31:00Do you want me to send them back?
00:31:02No.
00:31:04I love poinsettias.
00:31:06We just want to acknowledge.
00:31:08Now spread the rest around the office.
00:31:10Sounds good.
00:31:18I love you.
00:31:42This is my favorite hot chocolate.
00:31:44We're not sending it back, though, right?
00:31:46No.
00:31:49Mmm.
00:31:52That man is worthless.
00:31:58Hey!
00:32:00Any response from Joyce?
00:32:02None.
00:32:04What day is it today?
00:32:06Friday.
00:32:08Perfect.
00:32:10I know exactly where she'll be.
00:32:12Three,
00:32:14two,
00:32:16one.
00:32:19Hi.
00:32:21Your favorite.
00:32:23How did you know that?
00:32:25How did you know where I'd be?
00:32:28No.
00:32:30Don't answer that.
00:32:32Rich guys like you always have resources.
00:32:34It doesn't matter.
00:32:36Whatever this is,
00:32:38you can forget about it.
00:32:40But thanks for this.
00:32:42Look, I know this is a little bit presumptuous.
00:32:44Little?
00:32:46I only need five minutes of your time.
00:32:48That's five minutes more than I want to give you.
00:32:50Please, I need to ask you a favor.
00:32:52Why on earth
00:32:54would you think I would do anything for you?
00:32:57Oh, I mean, even if
00:32:59the Youth Center hadn't hired me,
00:33:01I would represent them.
00:33:03Because Doyle and Holt
00:33:05doesn't care what their development
00:33:07does to the community.
00:33:09You just tear down things of real value
00:33:11and put up unnecessary
00:33:13and overpriced office space.
00:33:15You forgot Tacky.
00:33:16Yes, Tacky.
00:33:18Okay, right, now that we got that out of the way,
00:33:20I've got two reasons
00:33:22why you might want to help me.
00:33:24And the first is
00:33:26I'm going to help you stop the destruction
00:33:28of the Youth Center.
00:33:30Yeah, right.
00:33:32I will. I promise.
00:33:34Oh, well, that's not a convincing argument.
00:33:36Next?
00:33:38Well, the second is I'm going to give you
00:33:40a huge piece of leverage over me
00:33:42and as a result, over Doyle and Holt.
00:33:44How?
00:33:46Which will make everybody
00:33:48question my sanity.
00:33:50Please continue.
00:33:52Before I do,
00:33:54I just have one question.
00:33:56Do you have someone
00:33:58waiting for you at home?
00:34:00What does that have to do with anything?
00:34:02Logistics. I'm just wondering
00:34:04how you're going to get that tree into your house
00:34:06unless you're having it delivered.
00:34:08Well, I can do it by myself.
00:34:10Oh, I'm not doubting your capabilities at all.
00:34:12I'm just saying I'm willing to help.
00:34:14Purely above board.
00:34:16You're not doubting your
00:34:18insanity?
00:34:20Yep.
00:34:22Okay, fine.
00:34:25My place is close.
00:34:27Where's your car?
00:34:29Uh, it's the
00:34:31red one.
00:34:33Oh, come on.
00:34:35I know.
00:34:37But it sure is fun to drive.
00:34:39Whatever, Mr. Holt.
00:34:41Ethan.
00:34:43Mr. Holt,
00:34:44please.
00:35:03Thanks for your help with the tree.
00:35:05I will admit,
00:35:07it was easier with someone else.
00:35:09Most things are.
00:35:11This place is great.
00:35:14It fits you.
00:35:17I mean, you know, I mean, um,
00:35:19energetically.
00:35:21I like it.
00:35:24Winslow University Law School.
00:35:28Congratulations.
00:35:30Well, it was a long time ago,
00:35:32but thank you.
00:35:34It was always a dream to be an attorney.
00:35:36Fight the good fight,
00:35:38right the wrongs.
00:35:40Slay the dragon?
00:35:42All of it.
00:35:44You do realize
00:35:46that you're the dragon
00:35:48in this scenario.
00:35:50Of course I am.
00:35:52Which brings me to reason number two,
00:35:54why I'm going to help you
00:35:56with this unexpected favor you're about to ask.
00:35:58Okay, just remember,
00:36:00I told you this was going to make you question my sanity.
00:36:02Oh, I'm counting on it.
00:36:04Yeah, right.
00:36:06I have this problem
00:36:08that I have to solve,
00:36:10but I need somebody to talk with,
00:36:12somebody that I trust.
00:36:14You know, we know each other.
00:36:16About that.
00:36:18Um, I'm not the Ethan Holt
00:36:20that you think I am.
00:36:22It's a long story,
00:36:24but it all started just a few days ago
00:36:26when I met Santa in a train station.
00:36:30Told ya.
00:36:36Okay, you can't possibly think
00:36:38that I would believe all of it.
00:36:40No, not without proof.
00:36:42What proof could you provide?
00:36:44You.
00:36:46Me?
00:36:48Details about you.
00:36:50I mean, nothing after the point
00:36:52where you got stuck in an elevator
00:36:54on Christmas Eve, obviously.
00:36:56You know about that?
00:36:58That's where we met.
00:37:00Where I met my Joyce.
00:37:02Okay, so I was alone
00:37:04in that awful elevator.
00:37:06That's because this time
00:37:08I took the other one,
00:37:10and you and I weren't stuck together
00:37:12for four hours on the 18th floor
00:37:14on Christmas Eve.
00:37:16How did you know the floor?
00:37:21Now, there's no way.
00:37:23I mean, no, no way.
00:37:25No, no, no.
00:37:27I didn't expect you
00:37:29to believe me right away.
00:37:31In fact, I expected basically
00:37:33the reaction you're having right now.
00:37:35Then why come to me at all?
00:37:37I don't have anybody else.
00:37:39Joyce, you were the one person
00:37:41that I trust the most in the world.
00:37:42But I have to bet
00:37:44that some of those qualities
00:37:46are also in you, this you.
00:37:48This is insanity.
00:37:52Just get it as a bargain.
00:37:54Hey, you have my help
00:37:56in saving the youth center.
00:37:58I have somebody to help me
00:38:00sort this whole thing out.
00:38:02The Santa didn't tell you
00:38:04how to do it?
00:38:06I cannot believe those words
00:38:08just came out of my mouth.
00:38:10And no, he didn't.
00:38:12He was supposed to figure out.
00:38:14Or I have to stay here forever.
00:38:16And I lose all the memories
00:38:18of my other life.
00:38:24Ah.
00:38:29Okay, at what point?
00:38:32Christmas Eve going into Christmas
00:38:34or Christmas Day itself?
00:38:36That's a really good question.
00:38:38I should have asked that.
00:38:40That's why I'm here.
00:38:42You believe me?
00:38:44Not remotely.
00:38:47But I do want to stop you
00:38:49from destroying a vital resource
00:38:51in our community.
00:38:53And you're right,
00:38:55that is enough of a reason
00:38:57for me to go along with
00:38:59whatever it is you're spewing.
00:39:01If you'll excuse me,
00:39:03I have a tree to decorate.
00:39:05We can get into the specifics
00:39:07on Monday.
00:39:09Thank you, thank you, thank you.
00:39:10This is just a bargain.
00:39:12I trust you.
00:39:14It's the only reason I came.
00:39:16Oh, and for the record,
00:39:18I didn't use any rich guy resources
00:39:20to know you'd be at that tree lot.
00:39:22Oh.
00:39:24How did you know I'd be there?
00:39:26Because I go there every year
00:39:28on the first Friday of December.
00:39:30You also went there with your mom
00:39:32and your grandparents
00:39:34when you were a little kid
00:39:36for the tree lighting.
00:39:38And Fraser firs were always
00:39:40there for me.
00:39:42There's no way
00:39:44this isn't gonna be weird,
00:39:46is there?
00:39:48Probably not.
00:40:11Good night, coffee machine.
00:40:13Good night, Ethan.
00:40:41And when it's not winter break,
00:40:43local residents will volunteer
00:40:45to help tutor kids after school.
00:40:47Since the center started
00:40:49that program,
00:40:51many of the students'
00:40:53average scores have increased
00:40:55significantly.
00:40:57And the center provides
00:40:59a safe place for the kids
00:41:01to play sports.
00:41:03Oh!
00:41:05And blow off a little steam.
00:41:06And, um,
00:41:08after-school childcare
00:41:10for the families that need that.
00:41:12Wow.
00:41:14The place looks pretty good,
00:41:16but looks can be deceiving.
00:41:18We know it needs a new roof,
00:41:20and a lot of the wiring's bad.
00:41:22Looking for a reason
00:41:24to back out already, huh?
00:41:26No, I'm just trying to get a handle
00:41:28on potential problems.
00:41:30Do you know if the plumbing's
00:41:32been upgraded?
00:41:34If the leak in the basement
00:41:36and for building this size
00:41:38needs a complete overhaul,
00:41:40my gut says a million bucks,
00:41:42probably, for all of it.
00:41:44Well, better a youth center
00:41:46in need of repair
00:41:48than no youth center at all.
00:41:50You may not know, Mr. Holt.
00:41:52Ethan.
00:41:54To many of the children,
00:41:56a youth center,
00:41:58regardless of its condition,
00:42:00is like a second home.
00:42:02Actually, I do know.
00:42:04My mom died when I was 12,
00:42:06so I was lucky enough
00:42:08to have a center almost just like this.
00:42:10It could be a place to go.
00:42:12Sort of like me.
00:42:14Yeah, Brenda was a single mom
00:42:16working two jobs.
00:42:18It was one of the first things
00:42:20we talked about when we were
00:42:22stuck in the elevator.
00:42:24When you weren't telling me jokes.
00:42:26Yeah.
00:42:28Knock, knock.
00:42:31Who's there?
00:42:33Anita.
00:42:34Anita who?
00:42:36Anita get out of this elevator.
00:42:38Come on.
00:42:40Hi, Miss Hollander.
00:42:42Colin, are you responsible
00:42:44for those delicious baking smells?
00:42:46You know it.
00:42:48Christmas cupcakes for my football team.
00:42:50It's so pretty.
00:42:52Thanks.
00:42:54Gotta make use of the double oven
00:42:56before they shut the place down for good.
00:42:58You better have made extra.
00:43:00In your dreams, Abby Wambach.
00:43:02What? She's retired.
00:43:04Hi, Patricia.
00:43:06This is Mr. Holt.
00:43:08Hi.
00:43:11Are you okay?
00:43:17We adopted him together
00:43:19when he was three
00:43:21and she was almost one.
00:43:23Colin is a good kid.
00:43:25I mean, they both are.
00:43:27Do you know him well?
00:43:29No, no, just since I was hired.
00:43:31But I mean, I see Colin
00:43:32sometimes helping tutor the younger kids.
00:43:34That's not a surprise.
00:43:36He helps Tricia with her geometry.
00:43:38She loves soccer,
00:43:40but studying not so much.
00:43:42And she just asked me
00:43:44to help her fill an application
00:43:46for soccer camp,
00:43:48and I was too busy.
00:43:50Wait.
00:43:52Do you have children?
00:43:54No, no.
00:43:56My ex-husband didn't want them
00:43:58and I guess I convinced myself
00:44:00that I didn't either.
00:44:02I can tell you from experience
00:44:04you'd be a great mom.
00:44:07From experience, huh?
00:44:09I know you don't believe me.
00:44:18Um, listen, I believe
00:44:21that you believe.
00:44:32I do.
00:44:56I'm going to fix this.
00:45:03Hey, Ted.
00:45:05I need your help.
00:45:07Certainly, Mr. Holt.
00:45:09Yeah, about that.
00:45:11Just call me Ethan.
00:45:13This Mr. Holt, sir,
00:45:15makes me feel like a...
00:45:17You're the co-owner and president
00:45:19of a large multinational company?
00:45:21Exactly.
00:45:23What I need is a list
00:45:25of undeveloped properties
00:45:27that we own in the same area
00:45:29as the Chester Youth Center.
00:45:30So Sean had one done.
00:45:32And he didn't share it
00:45:34with our office.
00:45:36Interesting.
00:45:38Good work.
00:45:44Did he tell you how he plans
00:45:46on pulling off saving the center?
00:45:48We're meeting tonight
00:45:50to go over some ideas.
00:45:52Do you think he's trustworthy?
00:45:54I don't know.
00:45:56Two weeks ago,
00:45:58your answer would have been
00:46:00it's weird.
00:46:02I probably shouldn't.
00:46:04And yet,
00:46:06I think
00:46:08we should at least give him a chance.
00:46:15Is this everything?
00:46:17Yes, sir.
00:46:19Hey, Ethan.
00:46:22The Bixby project.
00:46:24Weren't doing anything with this land?
00:46:26No.
00:46:28Mr. Doyle ultimately decided
00:46:30he's holding up for a better deal.
00:46:32He leveled the whole thing on spec.
00:46:35Do you know what happened
00:46:37to the woman that ran that newsstand?
00:46:39Lottie Feldman?
00:46:53Oh, hey, Ms. H.
00:46:55Colin, hi.
00:46:57What are you doing here
00:46:58in the middle of the day?
00:47:00School?
00:47:02Teacher's meeting.
00:47:04Last one before Christmas break.
00:47:06And my sister has soccer practice, so...
00:47:08Gotcha.
00:47:10What are you making this time?
00:47:12Christmas cookies.
00:47:14Mainly sugar and shortbread,
00:47:16but I was thinking about sugar bread, too.
00:47:18Our foster parents have been
00:47:20super busy this holiday season,
00:47:22so I thought I'd make them some
00:47:24for them to bring into work.
00:47:26There are doctors over at Mercy Hospital.
00:47:28That's so thoughtful of you.
00:47:30Do you want some help?
00:47:32That'd be awesome, Ms. A. Thanks.
00:47:44It is prime real estate,
00:47:46but you have yet to do anything with it.
00:47:49That is a shame.
00:47:51Ronna, what are you doing here?
00:47:53Oh, I live nearby.
00:47:55Good to see you.
00:47:57This is where I sometimes got my paper
00:47:58and a coffee over at Taylor's Cafe.
00:48:01Would you care to join me?
00:48:03For a coffee, though.
00:48:05Not a paper.
00:48:07Um, sure.
00:48:09Good.
00:48:17Merry Christmas.
00:48:19Thanks.
00:48:21So, what brought you around here today?
00:48:24I was curious about a woman
00:48:25who used to have a newsstand in this spot.
00:48:28Oh, Lottie.
00:48:30You knew her?
00:48:32Oh, well, we weren't great friends,
00:48:34but we'd chat some when I'd pick up my paper.
00:48:36She was a real character.
00:48:38Where is she now?
00:48:40In Mississippi with her son and grandchildren.
00:48:43Why'd she move there?
00:48:45Because you sued her
00:48:47when she wouldn't quietly vacate the premises
00:48:49so that you could tear down her place.
00:48:51In theory, because you were going to do something with it.
00:48:53So are you?
00:48:55No, not at this point.
00:48:57Apparently, Sean just likes to collect property
00:48:59and then develop it later.
00:49:01I remember.
00:49:03It's one of the many things I didn't care for.
00:49:05I didn't know you ever had an issue.
00:49:07With Sean.
00:49:09Honestly, I thought he was your favorite.
00:49:11People like Sean Doyle
00:49:13are the reason I decided to retire.
00:49:15They give property development a bad name,
00:49:17and it doesn't have to be like that.
00:49:20My grandfather started Bellingham Development,
00:49:22and it was very different when I took over.
00:49:25How so?
00:49:27Well, Granddad believed in working with the community,
00:49:30you know, in a partnership,
00:49:32and I initially had other ideas,
00:49:36but over time,
00:49:38I came to see things more from his point of view.
00:49:41It can't only be about money.
00:49:44Otherwise, you lose your soul.
00:49:46Someone I knew, know,
00:49:49feels the same way.
00:49:50We're working together to try to keep
00:49:52the Chester Youth Center from being torn down.
00:49:54By Doyle and Holt?
00:49:56I'm afraid we'll just knock it down
00:49:58and then do nothing,
00:50:00like we do with the Bixby Project
00:50:02and Lottie's Newsstand.
00:50:04You're not like Sean.
00:50:06Not deep down.
00:50:08I know the two of you have worked together
00:50:10for a long time, but
00:50:12I always hoped that you would,
00:50:14that you would have someone in your life
00:50:16who could balance out his influence.
00:50:18I think that someone
00:50:20would be good for you.
00:50:29This is an ambitious proposal.
00:50:32When do you tell Sean?
00:50:34Good morning.
00:50:36And what are the chances he goes along
00:50:38with what you're thinking?
00:50:40He'll resist, but I'll do my best to persuade him.
00:50:42Why?
00:50:44You know, a week ago,
00:50:46you were ready to tear it down,
00:50:48and don't give me the whole spiel
00:50:50about the tour.
00:50:53And for Colin and Tricia.
00:50:56And all the kids like them.
00:50:59I can't quite figure you out, Mr.
00:51:03Ethan.
00:51:06But I hope you pull this off.
00:51:10We.
00:51:12We pull this off.
00:51:14We pull this off.
00:51:21I'm sorry.
00:51:23What are you proposing?
00:51:25How's Mr. Doyle taking the idea?
00:51:27Not well.
00:51:29That's absurd, Ethan.
00:51:31Absolutely absurd.
00:51:33Just the opposite.
00:51:35If you'll hear me out.
00:51:37If Miss Hollander files an injunction
00:51:39to delay demolition of that youth center,
00:51:41which she's planning to do,
00:51:43we're looking at a potential PR disaster.
00:51:45What you and I both know is not helpful.
00:51:47Right before you go, Bubba.
00:51:48So what, your solution is to
00:51:50donate the youth center back to the community?
00:51:52It's the right thing to do.
00:51:54Which this report that you commissioned
00:51:56states pretty clearly.
00:51:58The entire community
00:52:00uses that center all year round
00:52:02for dozens of important activities.
00:52:04Have you seen the place?
00:52:06I toured it a week ago.
00:52:08So you know it's on the verge of collapse.
00:52:10Hardly.
00:52:12Okay, you're right.
00:52:14It needs some upgrades and repair.
00:52:16Which costs money they don't have.
00:52:18We get it for them.
00:52:20We get it for them?
00:52:22That's what I'm proposing.
00:52:24That Doyle and Holt co-sponsor a charity
00:52:26called Holiday Hoe Builders
00:52:28to try to save the youth center.
00:52:30Holiday Hoe Builders?
00:52:32Okay, it's a little on the nose,
00:52:34but we didn't have time to come up with anything else.
00:52:36Okay, so what if your little
00:52:38fundraising venture succeeds?
00:52:40What do we tell potential investors?
00:52:42Sir, we just have to toss away a billion dollars.
00:52:44Be realistic.
00:52:46No, we tell them we're shifting the plans
00:52:48for the project.
00:52:50It's just a few blocks away.
00:52:52It's comparable in square footage.
00:52:54And all the research we did on it
00:52:56dovetails perfectly with the youth center.
00:52:58Okay, so what if your Holiday Hoe Builders
00:53:00fails to come up with the projected
00:53:02million dollars necessary?
00:53:04I have faith.
00:53:06You're gonna need more than that.
00:53:12You have until Christmas
00:53:14to come up with the necessary funds
00:53:16for the renovation.
00:53:19Go.
00:53:32How's it going?
00:53:34We just got another 200.
00:53:36So good.
00:53:38Okay.
00:53:40Yeah, of course.
00:53:44This is amazing, Joyce.
00:53:46How did you pull this all together?
00:53:48So quickly.
00:53:50Oh, I had a lot of help.
00:53:52Once the word got out,
00:53:54people were so eager to be a part of it.
00:53:56Was this part of Ethan Holt's plan?
00:53:59Um, our plan together.
00:54:02Looks like your instincts
00:54:04were right in trusting him.
00:54:12Oh, my gosh.
00:54:14I'm so sorry about that.
00:54:18It's okay, no problem.
00:54:20You know, um,
00:54:22my daughter loves soccer, too.
00:54:24What position does she play?
00:54:27That's a really good question.
00:54:29What do you play?
00:54:31Forward.
00:54:33I think that's her position, too.
00:54:35Do you have plans
00:54:37for any camps this summer?
00:54:39I wish.
00:54:41I heard that the Red Stars
00:54:43might have one.
00:54:45Really?
00:54:46Thank you so much.
00:54:48I'm gonna go ask my dad.
00:54:56I've got $200 here.
00:54:58Oh, that's so great.
00:55:00Hi.
00:55:02Hi.
00:55:04Hi.
00:55:06I thought I would stop by
00:55:08and see how things are going.
00:55:10Really well.
00:55:12We made a lot of phone calls.
00:55:14We got a Bare Bones website put up
00:55:16by Dr. Nina Sherman,
00:55:18Dr. Will Sherman.
00:55:20These are Colin and Tricia's foster parents.
00:55:22Nina, Will, this is Ethan Holt.
00:55:24Hi.
00:55:26He is leading the charge
00:55:28to save the center.
00:55:30It's nice to meet you both,
00:55:32and thank you.
00:55:34But I have to say that Joyce here
00:55:36is in charge of everything.
00:55:38Thank you for helping, Ethan.
00:55:40Will and I are so grateful
00:55:42for all the centers helped us with
00:55:44over the years,
00:55:46so thank you so much, Nina.
00:55:48Oh, Dad, Mr. Holt said
00:55:50the Red Stars have a summer soccer camp.
00:55:52Do you think you could help me
00:55:54fill out an application?
00:55:56Of course, sweetie.
00:55:58Bye.
00:56:00Bye.
00:56:02Bye.
00:56:04They're a nice couple.
00:56:06Yeah, I can tell.
00:56:08Let's grab dinner.
00:56:10You tell me how it went with Sean.
00:56:12We can brainstorm ideas
00:56:14about fundraising.
00:56:16Okay.
00:56:21Take it.
00:56:23I could not possibly
00:56:25eat another bite.
00:56:27What do you think about
00:56:29a cocktail party?
00:56:31We could have the volunteers
00:56:33from the fundraising call help out.
00:56:35I like it.
00:56:37We could have it at my house.
00:56:39It's certainly big enough.
00:56:41Well, I would expect nothing less
00:56:43from a real estate developer.
00:56:44Okay, why do you have
00:56:46that expression on your face?
00:56:48It's...
00:56:50It's not home.
00:56:52No, it's just
00:56:54not what I'm used to.
00:56:57It's a good place.
00:56:59That's a home.
00:57:01Hmm.
00:57:03Anyway, Ted just gave me a list
00:57:05of potential donors
00:57:07for our client base.
00:57:09We can invite all of them
00:57:11and anybody you can think of.
00:57:12Pro bono?
00:57:14I mean, yours are going to be
00:57:16much wealthier than mine.
00:57:18Pro bono?
00:57:20That fits.
00:57:22You've always been a giver.
00:57:24Hmm.
00:57:27But not a lawyer
00:57:29in your...
00:57:31History teacher.
00:57:33Really? Wow.
00:57:35Okay.
00:57:37I mean, I like teaching,
00:57:39but how did that happen?
00:57:40Huh.
00:57:42We got married.
00:57:44You made me quit my career?
00:57:46No.
00:57:48No.
00:57:50Actually, your mom was in a car accident.
00:57:52What?
00:57:54Brenda's fine.
00:57:56She's married to Nolan
00:57:58and they're in Orlando.
00:58:00Oh.
00:58:02Okay.
00:58:04I mean, that's good.
00:58:06But you spent at least a year
00:58:08helping her recover.
00:58:10You said
00:58:12that the prudent thing to do
00:58:14is take a job teaching
00:58:16at St. Mary's Middle School
00:58:18and we get a break on tuition
00:58:20for the kids.
00:58:22I see.
00:58:25And I never
00:58:27wanted to go back to law.
00:58:30Oh.
00:58:32I did.
00:58:34Didn't I?
00:58:36You mentioned thinking
00:58:38about maybe getting your degree.
00:58:40I wasn't very supportive.
00:58:42And in my defense,
00:58:44you really underplayed
00:58:46how important it was.
00:58:48Well,
00:58:50if
00:58:52when you
00:58:54go back,
00:58:57maybe you'll have
00:58:59a different attitude.
00:59:01Oh, I give you my word.
00:59:03I will.
00:59:05You know a month ago
00:59:07that wouldn't have been worth much.
00:59:08But now?
00:59:11I think I'm happy
00:59:13for other me.
00:59:34I have to say, Sean,
00:59:35the idea of Doyle and Holt
00:59:37going public is very exciting.
00:59:39Oh, it really is, Anna.
00:59:41I mean, Ethan and I
00:59:43have been talking about this day
00:59:45for quite a few years.
00:59:47Even back when
00:59:49Rona Bellingham was running the company?
00:59:51Even then.
00:59:53Don't think I didn't know it.
00:59:55I mean, we just feel
00:59:57it's time to broaden our horizons.
00:59:59And that includes increasing
01:00:01our charitable imprint.
01:00:03For instance, Doyle and Holt
01:00:05are doing repairs
01:00:07to get that center back in good condition
01:00:09to be the best resource for the community.
01:00:11We're calling the project
01:00:13Holiday Hope Builders,
01:00:15and we're hoping to reach as many people as we can
01:00:17before our Christmas deadline.
01:00:19So if your viewers could just
01:00:21go to the website on the screen
01:00:23and maybe help us out with donations.
01:00:25Well, considering the deadline,
01:00:27how confident are you
01:00:29that you'll be able to reach your goal?
01:00:31It's Christmas.
01:00:33We have faith.
01:00:35Thanks, guys.
01:00:40Hey.
01:00:42Hey.
01:00:44What were you doing?
01:00:46Giving us some good PR,
01:00:48like we talked about.
01:00:51Are you going to check in with Tricia?
01:00:53See what she thought?
01:00:55You did tell her
01:00:57you were going to be on television, didn't you?
01:00:59Who's Tricia?
01:01:01Your daughter.
01:01:03The one who likes Ferraris.
01:01:05I must...
01:01:07Ethan, Ethan, Ethan.
01:01:09Whoa, whoa, whoa.
01:01:14Tricia Jade Holt,
01:01:16she was born June 9th, 15 and a half years ago.
01:01:18She likes soccer and K-pop
01:01:20and she likes braiding her hair.
01:01:22It's all right.
01:01:25How did I forget that?
01:01:27It's okay, it's okay.
01:01:29I think you need to lie down.
01:01:33No.
01:01:35I promise.
01:01:42How long did it last?
01:01:44Just a few seconds,
01:01:46but I couldn't remember her face.
01:01:48It was like Tricia was part of a dream.
01:01:50But you remember her now
01:01:52and not as Tricia Sherman?
01:01:54Yeah, I remember everything now,
01:01:56but for how long?
01:01:58Christmas is in three days
01:02:00and that's when I'm supposed to forget everything.
01:02:02Do you want to postpone tonight's cocktail party?
01:02:03Oh, no, I'll be fine for that.
01:02:05Hi, Petrae.
01:02:07Um, I help out here sometimes.
01:02:10What, as part of your pro bono work?
01:02:12Yeah, about ten years ago
01:02:14the city tried to shut it down.
01:02:16Actually, they were going to sell
01:02:18the whole block to a developer
01:02:20to build yet another high-rise.
01:02:22Go on, Holt.
01:02:24Camp Reefs.
01:02:26Ah, they are terrible.
01:02:28They are,
01:02:30but I managed to convince the city council
01:02:31and the residents of this place.
01:02:33I mean, food pantries,
01:02:35they're about so much more
01:02:37than providing meals.
01:02:39They offer relief and hope
01:02:41to the people that need them
01:02:43and then that provides social cohesion
01:02:45and it's just all connected.
01:02:48That was the beginning
01:02:50of my second career as a crusader.
01:02:57You really are meant for this.
01:02:59I don't think I fully understood that before.
01:03:05Now you know.
01:03:21This is so helpful.
01:03:23So great.
01:03:25Thank you so much.
01:03:27Is the lovely lady in the red dress
01:03:30the reason behind your sudden interest
01:03:32in the youth centre?
01:03:35She is.
01:03:38Well done.
01:03:40There's hope for you yet.
01:03:46It was so great to see you.
01:03:48Enjoy your evening.
01:03:53How much?
01:03:54A little over $20,000.
01:03:57These people spend more than that on brunch.
01:04:00How much did we bring in from the TV appeal?
01:04:02$30,000.
01:04:05I really thought we'd have more than that
01:04:07by this point.
01:04:09Excuse me,
01:04:11you're Miss Holland, right?
01:04:13Correct, Mr Doyle.
01:04:16I've heard so much about you.
01:04:18Likewise.
01:04:20It's a nice turnout.
01:04:22Well, thank you.
01:04:24Let's hope it translates
01:04:26into even nicer donations.
01:04:28I guess Ethan's plan is working.
01:04:30Plan?
01:04:32Well, sure.
01:04:34I mean, it's no secret
01:04:36we're taking the company public soon
01:04:38and real estate development
01:04:40tends to get such a bad rap.
01:04:42Or earns one.
01:04:44Now, it's just that attitude
01:04:46that needs addressing.
01:04:48And I think Ethan's TV appearance
01:04:50earlier today helped nicely.
01:04:52It's a good thing you came along.
01:04:54Holiday Hope Builders.
01:04:56Saving the youth center at Christmas?
01:04:58Couldn't come up with a better PR stunt.
01:05:00Except maybe saving puppies.
01:05:02Investors love this stuff.
01:05:04Excuse me.
01:05:12Joyce, are you okay?
01:05:14No.
01:05:16No, I'm not.
01:05:25Unbelievable.
01:05:28Stupid.
01:05:32Joyce!
01:05:36Sean told me
01:05:38that your interest in the Chester Youth Center
01:05:40was just some PR stunt
01:05:42for your public offering.
01:05:44Well, Sean can say whatever he wants.
01:05:47It doesn't make it true.
01:05:49Plus, I'm pretty sure
01:05:51he has his own agenda.
01:05:52I shouldn't have invited him.
01:05:54Why do you say that?
01:05:56Well, I just talked with Ted and Akari
01:05:58and the donations from tonight
01:06:00aren't what we had hoped.
01:06:02And I saw Sean
01:06:04talking with a number of our would-be donors.
01:06:06So you think he was talking people
01:06:08out of donating to us?
01:06:10I think Sean would much rather
01:06:12have the property from the youth center
01:06:14than any PR saving it might bring.
01:06:16And causing a rift between us?
01:06:18Wouldn't make that much more likely.
01:06:20Then that makes it more likely.
01:06:22Makes sense.
01:06:24Because otherwise,
01:06:27your grand PR scheme involved
01:06:29convincing me of some
01:06:31magic Santa story.
01:06:33Which seems ill-advised.
01:06:35It does, doesn't it?
01:06:39Look, this is, um,
01:06:41really random
01:06:43and very last minute,
01:06:45but my company Christmas party
01:06:48is in two days.
01:06:50Christmas Eve?
01:06:52Yeah.
01:06:54Who has an office Christmas party
01:06:56on Christmas Eve?
01:06:58Doyle and Holt, apparently.
01:07:00I guess Sean doesn't have anybody else
01:07:02to spend the holidays with.
01:07:04Christmas Eve is also your
01:07:06deadline.
01:07:08Not that I believe you.
01:07:10No.
01:07:12Of course not.
01:07:14But it is
01:07:16the big reason that I really like
01:07:18to have you there
01:07:20with me.
01:07:22Then I will be.
01:07:53Wow.
01:07:54Oh, thank you.
01:08:22I've never seen you look more beautiful.
01:08:25Well, you are firing on all cylinders tonight.
01:08:29It's a special night.
01:08:31I got Ted Nakari's email.
01:08:34I thought we'd get at least a little closer.
01:08:37Well, I still have hope.
01:08:38It's not Christmas yet.
01:08:40But it is Christmas Eve.
01:08:43How are you feeling?
01:08:45I'm not sure how I'm feeling.
01:08:47I mean, I know tonight's important,
01:08:49but I don't know if that's because of all the stuff
01:08:52I've been going through or because I get
01:08:55to arrive with you on my arm.
01:08:57Oh.
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01:14:25Can I ask you a question?
01:14:29I think...
01:14:31Yes?
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01:19:13Joyce?
01:19:17Hello?
01:19:21There you are.
01:19:24Do you know how late it is?
01:19:28Ooh, ooh, ooh.
01:19:32Wow.
01:19:34I cannot tell you how good it is to see you.
01:19:38I wasn't sure you'd feel that way after our call.
01:19:41No, no, it was exactly what I needed to hear, so thank you.
01:19:45How did it go with Lottie?
01:19:47It didn't, because you were right, and it would have been the wrong decision.
01:19:51Because you don't cut corners.
01:19:53No, not with you by my side.
01:19:56Oh, well, I guess I'll always have to be by your side.
01:20:00Mm-hmm.
01:20:02Oh, and the law school.
01:20:07I want to do everything I can to support you going back and getting your degree.
01:20:10What?
01:20:11Passing the bar and becoming that kind of lawyer that fights the good fights and then rights all the wrongs.
01:20:18Slays the dragons?
01:20:21Yes.
01:20:24How do you know what kind of lawyer I want to be?
01:20:27Because I know you.
01:20:33And I love you.
01:20:37With all my heart.
01:20:42Hey, what's going on?
01:20:46Come here.
01:20:48Oh, I missed you.
01:20:50I love you guys so much.
01:20:51We love you, too.
01:20:52Is Dad okay?
01:20:54I think he's just emotional at Christmas.
01:20:57Tomorrow morning after we open presents, I would love to help you fill out that application for soccer camp.
01:21:01I mean, if you still want to go.
01:21:02Yes, thank you.
01:21:04And you, I don't think I told you, but those cookies that I took to work, everybody loved them.
01:21:10They were fantastic.
01:21:11I think you're really talented.
01:21:12Really?
01:21:13Awesome.
01:21:14I'll make more for them.
01:21:15Yes, you should.
01:21:16I feel like you've had a really interesting day.
01:21:23Yeah.
01:21:25Yeah, I have.
01:21:28Why don't I make us some hot chocolate?