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00:00:00Ladies and gentlemen, if I could have your attention, please.
00:00:04Right. You can all take your seats.
00:00:06Johnny is going to be with us in just a moment so we can get started.
00:00:10Good. Good, Milton. I'm anxious to meet your new financial officer.
00:00:14From what I hear, he's quite a hard charger.
00:00:17I think you will find Johnny very impressive.
00:00:19Hello, everyone.
00:00:21You must be Thomas Jenkins.
00:00:23I recognize you from last month's issue of Forbes.
00:00:26Great article on your banking firm.
00:00:28Johnny Prentiss.
00:00:29It's a pleasure to meet you, Johnny.
00:00:32But we have a lot of ground to cover to get this expansion rolling.
00:00:36So if you don't mind, Milton.
00:00:37You're welcome.
00:00:40Here at Stafford, we're poised to venture into this uncharted territory.
00:00:44With boldness and precision, we can and will dominate this new frontier.
00:00:48No other company has the know-how or resources to do what we intend to do.
00:00:52Now, if you skip ahead.
00:00:56Grandpa!
00:00:57Don't go so fast. You're going to kill your old grandfather.
00:01:01Dad! Dad!
00:01:02Grandma says I'm doing great.
00:01:05You certainly are becoming quite the vintner.
00:01:07Grandpa must be proud.
00:01:09In more ways than one.
00:01:11He may be a vintner and champion track star.
00:01:14This kid runs faster than a rabbit.
00:01:16I bet I could catch a rabbit.
00:01:17All right, champ. Go get washed up for dinner.
00:01:22That's one smart little fella.
00:01:24Wine gene must have skipped a generation.
00:01:26Oh, come on. You could have been a master if you'd wanted to.
00:01:29You just didn't have a passion for it.
00:01:32I only hope we're still in the wine business when Luke comes into his own.
00:01:36Not you too, Dad.
00:01:38Come on. We'll figure something out.
00:01:39Hey, guys.
00:01:41Are you going to drive to L.A. after dinner to check on the restaurant?
00:01:45I mean, after all, it is New Year's Eve.
00:01:47Yeah, I was. But Stephanie said she's got everything under control.
00:01:50I like Stephanie. You know, she's a very smart woman.
00:01:53And pretty, too, I think.
00:01:55Why isn't she up here helping you at the corporate retreat?
00:01:58Mom, she just manages my restaurant.
00:02:00She just got engaged.
00:02:02Oh, that's too bad.
00:02:04Mom.
00:02:05Honey, I just want you to be happy.
00:02:07I just don't want you to be, you know, alone.
00:02:10I'm not alone. I've got you two and Luke.
00:02:12We're always here for you, son.
00:02:14But you need more in your life than work, a couple of aging parents, and a young one to keep you company.
00:02:20Dad, I really appreciate you looking out for me.
00:02:22But I'm fine. Really.
00:02:25Now go get washed up for dinner.
00:02:37I'll be right back.
00:02:38Bring us a bottle of your best champagne.
00:02:44Actually, I'm glad I was able to finagle reservations.
00:02:47This place is booked months in advance, especially for New Year's Eve, you know?
00:02:50It's lovely.
00:02:52Mm-hmm.
00:02:53I hear the food here is some of the best in the city.
00:02:56It's great.
00:03:13Christopher.
00:03:14Christopher.
00:03:17The papers just came back on the motion I filed, and I've got to look it over before dinner.
00:03:25We're at dinner.
00:03:29On New Year's Eve.
00:03:32Exactly.
00:03:33Exactly.
00:03:35You're right.
00:03:37So let's...
00:03:40...talk about something else.
00:03:45Did I tell you that I got invited to the telecom conference in wine country next week?
00:03:49Really?
00:03:50A toast, then, to my bigwig girlfriend, the financial wizard, and to our first New Year's Eve together.
00:04:04Our first New Year's Eve together.
00:04:08And I'm sorry I won't be seeing the midnight hour, because I've got to go back to work.
00:04:18Hi.
00:04:19Put on 50 more pounds.
00:04:21I love that my guys are all together.
00:04:24A toast to a wonderful New Year and the greatest family a man could want.
00:04:31Happy New Year.
00:04:32Happy New Year.
00:04:35Cheers.
00:04:38So, do I get to stay up to midnight?
00:04:41Midnight? Are you kidding me?
00:04:44Sweetheart, it's New Year's Eve.
00:04:46It's New Year's Eve. I know, but that's awfully late.
00:04:50I promise, I'll get up real early to help with the tree, and I'll even do the dishes.
00:04:56Cheers, dude.
00:05:01All right, then.
00:05:02But at 12.01, you're marching straight off to bed, mister.
00:05:07Deal.
00:05:10I told you, bribery works every time.
00:05:15It feels strange ending New Year's Eve before the New Year.
00:05:20I'm sorry.
00:05:21It's just I have to get this brief ready for court.
00:05:25I'm going to have breakfast tomorrow morning.
00:05:27I do. I'll call you.
00:05:30Okay.
00:05:55Luke and your dad have a lot in common.
00:05:57They were both out by ten o'clock.
00:05:59Yeah, we're an exciting bunch.
00:06:01Pajamas and hot chocolate on New Year's Eve.
00:06:04Wouldn't the tabloids love to know that famous chef Andrew Browning spent tonight having dinner with his boring old parents?
00:06:11No.
00:06:12You know I love spending time with you guys.
00:06:14Plus, it's great for Luke, too.
00:06:16You should be out having fun on a night like tonight.
00:06:19You know, slow dancing with a beautiful woman.
00:06:23Andy, Meredith would want you to be happy.
00:06:29And I am.
00:06:30I love you to pieces, honey, but you know better than to lie to your mother.
00:06:33I love you, too, Mom.
00:06:38Another New Year.
00:06:40I only go by so fast.
00:06:42Faster and faster.
00:06:44So don't waste a precious moment of the time that you have.
00:06:47I've got so many plans for Luke and me.
00:06:51You know, they say if you don't believe that God has a sense of humor, make a lot of plans and see what happens.
00:06:57Is that so?
00:06:58Mm-hmm.
00:06:59Have a little faith that somebody up there knows what's best for you.
00:07:02Somebody besides your long-suffering mother.
00:07:08Well, I've had about as much fun as I can stand in one day, so I'm going to bed.
00:07:12See you in the morning.
00:07:13Good night, honey.
00:07:17Happy New Year's, Mom.
00:07:18Happy New Year.
00:07:29George, could you run these on Lego for me?
00:07:31Johnny!
00:07:32I have those reports.
00:07:33Oh, yeah?
00:07:34Yeah.
00:07:35Yeah.
00:07:36Yeah.
00:07:37Yeah.
00:07:38Yeah.
00:07:40Johnny!
00:07:41I have those reports.
00:07:42Now give me the gossip about your date with Christopher.
00:07:45Nothing to gossip about.
00:07:46Oh, come on.
00:07:47Tell me all about it.
00:07:48They're just great.
00:07:50And the company?
00:07:51What's wrong with the company?
00:07:52Are my numbers off?
00:07:53I meant the dinner company, but just to get the business out of the way, since I know that's all you think about.
00:07:59You're completely right that a successful expansion would put Stafford in an entirely new bracket.
00:08:04I'm sensing a but here.
00:08:06No, not a but.
00:08:07An if.
00:08:08It will catapult us into a different set of clientele if we manage to pull this off.
00:08:11We'll be right up there with Deborah Miller's company.
00:08:13Ms. Corporate Barracuda, there's a power broker.
00:08:16It will be a delicate balancing act.
00:08:19Competition with Deborah Miller.
00:08:21We can do it.
00:08:22Yeah, as long as we sign these investors.
00:08:24Of the money, we don't have a shot.
00:08:26I'm not particularly worried about that.
00:08:29We sold the pitch to Jenkins.
00:08:32Well, then we have nothing to worry about.
00:08:35Which leads me back to your personal life, where I worry very much.
00:08:40How was New Year's with Christopher?
00:08:41It was fine, like it always is.
00:08:43Meaning?
00:08:44He had a brief to prepare, we cut the date short, we met for breakfast the next day, and then I came to the office to work alone.
00:08:51How romantic.
00:08:53What do you want me to tell you, Renee?
00:08:55Christopher's a nice guy. I enjoy his company.
00:08:57Are you in love with him?
00:08:59We have our careers.
00:09:01Hey, Johnny.
00:09:03You are my best friend.
00:09:04And as far as career goes, you are always on the right path.
00:09:08When I was a little girl, I always had this fantasy of a knight in shining armor swooping in and whisking me off my feet.
00:09:15That's a dream.
00:09:16I have a career to focus on now.
00:09:19Hello?
00:09:20Johnny, I'd like to see you right away.
00:09:21Heading right there, Milton.
00:09:23All right, well, call me after you've talked to Thomas, then, will you?
00:09:26Thanks.
00:09:27Did we get it?
00:09:28Jenkins called to say he needed more time before approving the financing we requested.
00:09:35All right, well, I'll cancel my trip to the conference this weekend.
00:09:38No, don't do that.
00:09:40A lot of the key players are going to be there.
00:09:42Who knows, you may find a new investment pool.
00:09:45I need you to be our eyes and ears.
00:09:47You can count on me.
00:09:48I know that.
00:09:49And, Johnny, you're still allowed to talk to me.
00:09:53I know that.
00:09:54And, Johnny, you're still allowed to take time to eat,
00:09:58see some of that amazing wine country scenery while you're out there, you know?
00:10:02If I have the time.
00:10:04Make time.
00:10:06Right.
00:10:19Andrew, you'll be back before the hors d'oeuvre reception?
00:10:21Absolutely. Just go right to the vineyard and pick up the little guy.
00:10:23Okay.
00:10:26And thank you.
00:10:27Your parents' wine is excellent. Our guests are going to love it.
00:10:31See ya.
00:10:35Rene, I need you to be on call every minute of this weekend.
00:10:39You're my second-in-command, and it calls to you to make sure everybody stays in line and keeps working.
00:10:43Sure.
00:10:44Have fun at the conference.
00:10:46It's a conference. I'm not here to have fun.
00:10:48Oh, please. It's essentially a corporate retreat with a few seminars thrown in
00:10:51to justify the expense of massages and vineyard tours.
00:10:54Have fun.
00:10:55All right. Thanks.
00:10:58We're going to do exactly like we did last time, okay?
00:11:01Hopefully, there'll be repeat offenders.
00:11:03And everything should go fine.
00:11:05Everything should go fine.
00:11:16There are going to be some difficulties.
00:11:17Yeah.
00:11:18It's going to be a very odd transition for you.
00:11:19Yeah.
00:11:23Yes. I just need to get the research...
00:11:26Thomas Jenkins.
00:11:28Oh. Well, uh, Johnny.
00:11:31How nice to see you again. Do you know Deborah Miller?
00:11:34No. You know, we've never actually met, but I do like to keep up on our competition in the telecom industry.
00:11:39I just finished reading your book, Ms. Miller. I'm Johnny Prentiss.
00:11:42Well, I hope you enjoyed it.
00:11:43Yes. It was very inspiring.
00:11:45So, I had no idea that you planned on attending the conference.
00:11:49Well, I could say the same thing about you.
00:11:52True. Have you tried this California oak cabernet?
00:11:56We've been sampling it. It's very, very good. You should try some.
00:11:59Oh, it's exquisite.
00:12:00Didn't you say that this winery was one of those in our tour tomorrow?
00:12:03Yes.
00:12:04Yes. Great.
00:12:05Well, you know, we might actually bump into you tomorrow.
00:12:07I hope so.
00:12:08Would you, uh, please excuse us? I've taken Thomas away from other guests long enough.
00:12:14It was nice meeting you.
00:12:16It was nice to meet you, too.
00:12:17Enjoy the party, Johnny.
00:12:19You, too.
00:12:21Hello.
00:12:30Christopher. What are you doing here?
00:12:33Surprising you?
00:12:34Mm. That's an understatement. This is a work conference.
00:12:38Yep. I called Renee.
00:12:40You called Renee?
00:12:41Yeah. Well, I called Renee, and I changed some appointments,
00:12:45and she said it was okay because others were bringing their spouses and significant others.
00:12:49Mm-hmm. I guess it would be advantageous to have you here.
00:12:53People might be less guarded talking to you than to me. That's actually quite savvy.
00:12:57Well, set me loose. I'm here to help you.
00:13:01And I was hoping later we could maybe have a conversation?
00:13:05Ah, a conversation. Of course. Let's go network.
00:13:10Okay. Here.
00:13:15I can't believe people came all the way out here just to see you.
00:13:18I mean, you're a good cook and all, but it's not like you're a football star or anything.
00:13:23What, do I gotta throw a wicked pass to be famous in your eyes?
00:13:26No. I'd rather you just be my dad.
00:13:29Works for me.
00:13:37Excuse me. Do you have any idea what this is? Is it wine or some kind of a punch?
00:13:42Cider, I think.
00:13:43Oh, but those are great.
00:13:45Yeah, they're really good.
00:13:46I'm Christopher Stanley.
00:13:48Thomas Jenkins.
00:13:49Pleasure. I'm sure I'll see you around this weekend. Enjoy.
00:13:52I'll leave some of the food for you.
00:13:54Claire.
00:13:55Oh, how nice to see you.
00:13:57How are you?
00:14:00Haven't we met before?
00:14:02Christopher Stanley.
00:14:03Right. You were the attorney who represented the Goodwin brothers in the class action lawsuit last year.
00:14:09Very impressive work.
00:14:11I put together the financial package that kept them out of Chapter 11.
00:14:15I'm Debra Miller.
00:14:16I remember. And speaking of impressive, the structured settlement plan you put together was genius.
00:14:22Are you here representing a telecom company?
00:14:25I am not. I am here with my girlfriend, Johnny Prentiss.
00:14:28I just met Johnny. She seems like a very lovely young woman.
00:14:32She is. I've just been standing here eating the food. It's fantastic.
00:14:35It is. It is. They brought in some top chef as a guest chef here.
00:14:39Anyone I'd know?
00:14:40Andrew Browning. I'm sure you've heard of him.
00:14:42Of Browning's and Beverly Hills?
00:14:44And the fields in Las Vegas.
00:14:46Yeah. The wait list is a year. I can't get a table.
00:14:49I can introduce you later.
00:14:51I would appreciate that. That's fantastic.
00:14:53No. No. He was just surprised to see me.
00:14:56He was talking to Debra Miller.
00:14:57We all know her reputation for buying small companies and dismantling them for assets.
00:15:02Hey, when you're done with that...
00:15:03You know what? I will keep you posted if I need anything.
00:15:09I am so sorry.
00:15:10It's all right. It's fine. Really.
00:15:13You're covered in wine.
00:15:15It's okay.
00:15:19Well, at least it's a great vantage. Thank you.
00:15:23Yeah. Let me get your coat dry cleaned.
00:15:25No. It's fine. I've got a hundred of these things laying around.
00:15:29I'm deeply sorry. I'm Johnny Prentiss.
00:15:32I'm Andrew Browning.
00:15:34Oh. You know him?
00:15:38Wait. And you know her?
00:15:39Yes.
00:15:40Andrew, this is Christopher Stanley.
00:15:43Hi.
00:15:44Okay. And you know her?
00:15:46Yeah. Debra and I worked on the Goodwin Brothers case last year,
00:15:49and we just ran into each other at the reception.
00:15:51I was just telling Debra that I have been dying to go to your restaurant in Beverly Hills.
00:15:57You are?
00:15:58Yeah. Absolutely.
00:15:59Andrew's one of the leaders of gastropub cuisine here in the States.
00:16:03Well, if you say so.
00:16:05It was a pleasure meeting you both.
00:16:07You'll excuse me. I need to go change my coat to find my son.
00:16:11The moment he smelled food, he disappeared.
00:16:15But please, stop by Browning's as my guest.
00:16:18I certainly will. Thanks. Bye.
00:16:20It was nice meeting you.
00:16:22Thank you for the wine.
00:16:34She's up to something.
00:16:36Debra Miller?
00:16:38Well, that's a safe bet.
00:16:41But it probably has nothing to do with you.
00:16:43She's just here to network with industry leaders, same as you.
00:16:47And how did you know about Andrew Browning?
00:16:52One of my clients is a huge fan for some reason,
00:16:55and I just scored major points getting an impossible-to-get reservation.
00:17:00That's great, Christopher.
00:17:02Hey, uh, about the conversation...
00:17:05Can't wait till tomorrow.
00:17:07I want to log a few more hours of networking,
00:17:09and then I have to get some sleep. I'm exhausted.
00:17:12I promise you, tomorrow I'll be rested and awake.
00:17:17Of course.
00:17:24Rene, I really need that information emailed to me ASAP.
00:17:28I'll send it just as soon as I hang up with you.
00:17:30Great. And what about the winery tour?
00:17:32You're booked on the same tour as Debra Miller and Jenkins.
00:17:35Leaves right after your round of golf.
00:17:37I hate golf.
00:17:39Johnny, it's the one activity today where Miller and Jenkins aren't attached at the hip.
00:17:43You need one-on-one time to seal the deal, making sure you get it.
00:17:46I knew there was a reason why I left you in charge.
00:17:49You didn't have a choice. I'm your number two.
00:17:51And by the way, I want to thank you for encouraging Christopher to drive up here.
00:17:54So you're having fun?
00:17:56No. Christopher's actually really great at dealing with the other executives.
00:17:59You're using your boyfriend to network?
00:18:01I am not using him. Believe me, he's getting just as much out of it.
00:18:05You do know what the word fun means, don't you?
00:18:08Look, I'll call you later. Just send that email as soon as we hang up.
00:18:13You got it.
00:18:18Let's go hit some golf balls.
00:18:19All right.
00:18:27Let's go.
00:18:40Well, that was fun. And you played well, considering.
00:18:43Considering what?
00:18:45Considering you spent most of the round pumping Thomas for information.
00:18:48I know. And I got nothing.
00:18:51Well, what did you expect? That he was going to spill ten years worth of corporate secrets to you?
00:18:56Actually, yes. I do happen to be good with people.
00:19:02Hey, played a heck of a round, Johnny.
00:19:05But you should have told us that Chris here's a ringer.
00:19:07No, no, no. Just a good round.
00:19:09Yeah, I'll say.
00:19:10Hey, if you'll excuse me, I need to go change before my tour leaves.
00:19:13We have to go change, too.
00:19:16Let's go.
00:19:18So, Johnny, tell me, what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
00:19:22Free time?
00:19:23Johnny doesn't actually know what that is.
00:19:25Oh, come on. We all have our own ways of relaxing.
00:19:27I find work relaxing, actually.
00:19:29Really?
00:19:30Well, I hope you make time for this wonderful man of yours, who you consider yourself very lucky.
00:19:37I think she knows how lucky she is, right?
00:19:39Of course I do.
00:19:40Deborah, look, I wanted to get your tape.
00:19:42Please, no work talk now.
00:19:44Let's all just go and join the wine country, okay?
00:19:48Of course.
00:19:54Okay, champ. You keep an eye on Grandma and Grandpa.
00:19:57And the winery.
00:19:58Yes, and the winery.
00:20:01Do you have anything special planned for tonight's menu?
00:20:04As a matter of fact, I do.
00:20:06Remember that recipe I tried out on you the other day?
00:20:09You mean experiment on me?
00:20:11Experiment?
00:20:12You say that like I made you eat exploding soup or something.
00:20:16You liked it, didn't you?
00:20:17It was awesome.
00:20:20Well, hopefully the resort guests will say the same.
00:20:24You stay out of trouble.
00:20:25Grandma and Grandpa will bring you over later.
00:20:28Bye, Dad.
00:20:29This is our California Merlot.
00:20:31It's one of our best sellers.
00:20:33It has wonderful earth tones and a medium body.
00:20:36And it's got a wonderful long finish.
00:20:38I think you'll like it.
00:20:42Hi. We have the Merlot.
00:20:44So, you familiar with the wine industry?
00:20:47Partially.
00:20:48I did a study on the beverage industry a few years ago,
00:20:51which yielded some very interesting results.
00:20:53She never really stops, does she?
00:20:55Never. It's part of her charm.
00:21:12So, you all set for the big event?
00:21:15Absolutely. Should be ready in no time.
00:21:17Fantastic.
00:21:18I can't tell you how excited the guests are about the gala dinner and your demonstration.
00:21:22Thank you for that, by the way.
00:21:24Is that going to be part of your menu preview?
00:21:26Maybe. It just depends on how it's received.
00:21:28New recipe I tried out on Luke the other night.
00:21:31That boy has a sophisticated palate.
00:21:33Yeah, little guy's been getting foie gras since before he could speak.
00:21:37Can't be easy raising him alone.
00:21:40It's not, but you do what you can.
00:21:44Andrew, it's been five years.
00:21:48Maybe it's time you allowed yourself to open up.
00:21:51Give life a chance.
00:21:53You sound like my mother.
00:21:54Besides, a relationship is the furthest thing from my mind right now.
00:21:57Between keeping up with Luke and the three restaurants,
00:22:00I barely have time to sleep.
00:22:02Okay.
00:22:04But I had to tell you as your friend.
00:22:06I'll go check on the serving stuff.
00:22:08Good thing.
00:22:11Can you feel it?
00:22:13Feel what?
00:22:14Success. Money. Prestige. It's all around us, Johnny.
00:22:18This is some of the most powerful people in the industry.
00:22:20Some of the biggest fish.
00:22:22It's my job to land the biggest of the big.
00:22:25Yes, it is.
00:22:26Now you put on your adorable smile.
00:22:30And you go cast your bait.
00:22:31All right.
00:22:38Oh, boy.
00:22:43You know, I keep asking, the package coming?
00:22:45I'll check.
00:22:46Oh, here it is.
00:22:49You're welcome.
00:22:51He's recently separated.
00:22:53Well, maybe a year or two ago.
00:22:58Oh.
00:23:01Hello.
00:23:02Hello.
00:23:03Here for the demonstration?
00:23:05Yes.
00:23:06Uh, people actually pay to watch you cook.
00:23:08Yes, and enjoy my, as Debra would say, gastropub cuisine.
00:23:13Mm.
00:23:14Yeah, and what exactly is gastropub cuisine?
00:23:17I'm taking classic affair, adding a little gourmet twist.
00:23:20So, fine diner food.
00:23:23Sounds like my kind of menu.
00:23:24Well, then you'll just have to drag that boyfriend of yours into my restaurant sometime.
00:23:28Oh, no, any reservation you get for him will be used in pressing clients, not me.
00:23:31Well, then we'll have to get you one of your own.
00:23:33Yeah.
00:23:34Nice to see you again, Andrew.
00:23:36Good luck tonight.
00:23:37I'm looking forward to seeing it.
00:23:38Well, thank you.
00:23:39And if you would excuse me, I'm going to go check on your dinner.
00:23:43See you guys.
00:23:44Seems like a nice fellow.
00:23:45Yeah.
00:23:46There's Debra and Thomas.
00:23:47Let's go, uh, say hi.
00:23:48You know what?
00:23:49Let's ask them to join us for dinner.
00:23:50Yeah.
00:23:51Okay.
00:23:57Everyone's raving about the food.
00:23:59You're a true success.
00:24:00Well, the evening isn't over yet.
00:24:02The demonstration?
00:24:03You'll do just fine.
00:24:05Sorry we're running a little late.
00:24:07Hi, Dad.
00:24:08Miss Heidi.
00:24:09Hello, Luke.
00:24:10Mrs. Browning.
00:24:11Your wine was the highlight of the evening.
00:24:13Well, that's good news.
00:24:14Maybe it'll help jump-start the business.
00:24:16Hey, where's Dad?
00:24:17Uh, we gave him the evening off.
00:24:19Well, come on.
00:24:20Let's go get you two fat.
00:24:23I'm so glad we're seating next to each other.
00:24:25I've really enjoyed chatting with you.
00:24:27Me, too.
00:24:28After reading your book and all the success you've had in your life,
00:24:32I was expecting you to be a bit more...
00:24:34Ruthless?
00:24:35Yes, I suppose.
00:24:37Well, I've certainly created a business image,
00:24:41with focus and strength being the key elements,
00:24:43but that doesn't mean I can't also enjoy my life.
00:24:47Can I ask you a personal question, then?
00:24:50Ask away.
00:24:51I'm an open book, so to speak.
00:24:53There's been a lot of speculation about why you never got married,
00:24:56and you never commented on it.
00:24:58Now, of course, you don't have to answer my question,
00:25:00but I was just wondering...
00:25:01I've had some very wonderfully significant relationships in my life,
00:25:06but never with a man who was ultimately willing to share me with my career.
00:25:11And if I'm forced to choose...
00:25:13Okay, you two, enough of the corporate talk.
00:25:16The demonstration's beginning.
00:25:20Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please?
00:25:23We're about to begin our cooking demonstration with our celebrity chef.
00:25:32Hello, everyone.
00:25:33I know I had the pleasure of meeting a lot of you yesterday at the reception,
00:25:37but in the event that I haven't, I'm Andrew Browning,
00:25:40and I'll be your chef for the evening.
00:25:49He's so comfortable in front of an audience.
00:25:51He has to be. He's in front of crowds all the time.
00:25:54Andrew is just the best.
00:25:56You know, he was offered his own television show.
00:25:58Very lucrative deal.
00:26:00Turned it down.
00:26:01Why?
00:26:02He said he'd rather spend time with his son.
00:26:07Andrew would like you to assist him in his cooking demonstration.
00:26:11Oh, no, no, I can't even make macaroni and cheese out of a box.
00:26:15Johnny, you should go. It's good exposure.
00:26:17No, it'll be a disaster.
00:26:19Go ahead, you'll be fine.
00:26:20It'll be fine.
00:26:21It'll be fine.
00:26:28I always like to have a diner assist me in the preparation,
00:26:30so with that, a warm welcome for Miss Johnny Prentice.
00:26:34Thank you for spilling wine on me.
00:26:36What?
00:26:37The corporate chef, a French speaker in front of a few people?
00:26:39It's not worth it.
00:26:41First, I'd like to show you how to make the dessert that you just enjoyed,
00:26:44my creamy caramel torte.
00:26:46I've got some sugar melting on the stove for the caramel,
00:26:49and in just a moment, Johnny, I'd like you to turn the mixer on.
00:26:53Oh.
00:27:08Well, it could have been worse.
00:27:10How?
00:27:11He could have burned down the whole place.
00:27:14Oh, no, no, no. You are not up here alone.
00:27:17I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, but please just let me go back to my seat.
00:27:20Let's just start over.
00:27:47I've never been so embarrassed.
00:27:50I told you, I can't cook.
00:27:52Which is why we go out to eat.
00:27:55Look at the bright side.
00:27:57They will remember you.
00:28:03Um, everyone.
00:28:04Everyone, I'm sorry to interrupt, but I was hoping just to take a moment
00:28:08to make a special announcement.
00:28:10First, I think we owe a round of applause to our master chef of the evening,
00:28:15Mr. Andrew Browning, for that fabulous meal he prepared.
00:28:23And I would be remiss if I didn't mention the fabulous show
00:28:27put on by Miss Johnny Prentiss during the cooking demonstration.
00:28:40But now, business.
00:28:42Thomas Jenkins and I have known each other for over 20 years,
00:28:45but we've been two ships the night when it comes to work.
00:28:49Well, I'm pleased to announce that for the very first time
00:28:52we've been able to solidify a deal to work together.
00:28:56As of Monday morning, we will be joining forces
00:29:00and taking over Stafford Telecom.
00:29:22May I pour you some?
00:29:23Thank you. I'll pour.
00:29:25Okay.
00:29:26Sure.
00:29:27Everything's upside down.
00:29:31You know this is tough.
00:29:33It's not the only job out there.
00:29:35The entire industry knows you're a financial genius,
00:29:39so I guarantee you,
00:29:41sometime next week, you will be flooded with offers.
00:29:45I humiliated myself in a room full of corporate executives,
00:29:48and I'm finished.
00:29:50I don't even know what to say to Milton.
00:29:52Stafford was his baby.
00:29:55He took me from financial consultant to CFO.
00:29:58He trusted me with his company, and I lost it.
00:30:02No, you didn't.
00:30:04Stafford was already vulnerable, and you know that,
00:30:06and I'm guessing that Debra had her sights set on the company
00:30:09long before you and Thomas Jenkins entered the picture.
00:30:12That doesn't make me feel any better.
00:30:17Well,
00:30:20I have something that might.
00:30:26Johnny, I told you I had something I wanted to talk to you about.
00:30:29This is your idea of talk?
00:30:32You're proposing to me?
00:30:34Johnny, we've been seeing each other for a while now,
00:30:37and
00:30:39I think it's time we take that next
00:30:42logical step.
00:30:44The next logical step?
00:30:48Let's face it.
00:30:50We're at a stage in our lives
00:30:52where we have to start planning for our future,
00:30:54and I think that this is going to be great for us,
00:30:57and our careers.
00:30:59We have the same goals,
00:31:01the same aspirations,
00:31:03and honestly,
00:31:05an engagement to me right now is the perfect political maneuver for you to make.
00:31:14Christopher, marriage
00:31:16isn't a political maneuver,
00:31:19or at least it shouldn't be.
00:31:21We're not teenagers anymore, Johnny.
00:31:23A solid marriage
00:31:25isn't based on passion or romance.
00:31:28It's about a strong foundation
00:31:31for a good, productive life together.
00:31:36I'm sorry, but I think it should be more than that.
00:31:43Come on, you're too old to want the
00:31:46fairy tale still.
00:31:48It's not a fairy tale.
00:31:50Marriage isn't a business proposition.
00:31:53Besides,
00:31:55marriage isn't even in my plan right now.
00:31:58I have to be honest, Johnny.
00:32:00This is where I'm at in my life, and
00:32:04if we're not going to move forward,
00:32:07I think I might have to look for someone who is.
00:32:21Sorry, but
00:32:23I'm not that girl.
00:32:25Thank you for your honesty.
00:32:51A bit chilly to be outside tonight?
00:32:53Yes, it is.
00:32:55Is that your friend who just left?
00:32:58He's going home.
00:32:59Well, I hope everything's okay.
00:33:01I ruined your cooking demonstration,
00:33:03lost the company,
00:33:05and I got dumped all in the span of a few hours.
00:33:08So really, it's becoming a bang-up day.
00:33:12Oh, I'm sorry.
00:33:14As for the demonstration,
00:33:16well, you did spice it up a bit.
00:33:21That's an understatement.
00:33:23As for being dumped,
00:33:24it could put a dent in one's self-esteem.
00:33:28I think dumped's too strong of a word.
00:33:31It was more of a mutual walk-away.
00:33:35I always knew he wasn't...
00:33:38The one.
00:33:40I feel so ridiculous,
00:33:42like I'm some 16-year-old girl
00:33:45planning my rose-colored future.
00:33:47Eh, not ridiculous.
00:33:49It's actually nice to find someone
00:33:52who still believes in love.
00:33:57Well, I hope everything turns out the way you want.
00:34:01It will,
00:34:03just as soon as I pick up my self-esteem.
00:34:06You strike me as a person
00:34:08who will bounce back rather quickly.
00:34:11Good night, Miss Pernis.
00:34:13Good night, Mr. Bradley.
00:34:18So, now that we've gone public with the merger,
00:34:21I suppose you want to begin some reorganization.
00:34:24I already had that in the works
00:34:26when you crossed that final T.
00:34:28Of course you did.
00:34:29Are you going to retain any of the Stafford group?
00:34:31I really haven't considered anything.
00:34:33Get any ideas?
00:34:34Well...
00:34:36Yep.
00:34:37Yes, uh, Johnny Prentiss?
00:34:38I'm in room 1408.
00:34:40Sure.
00:34:41One second.
00:34:42Okay.
00:34:47Anyway, uh...
00:34:49Johnny, this is my third message.
00:34:51Please call me back ASAP.
00:34:53Thank you for checking.
00:34:56Oh.
00:34:57Were you able to get any sleep?
00:34:59A little.
00:35:01I spent a lot of time thinking about my next move.
00:35:04I'm curious.
00:35:05How did you manage to pull off the takeover?
00:35:07I keep running the numbers in my head
00:35:09and I don't see where the weaknesses were.
00:35:11There were none, actually.
00:35:12That's how Stafford ended up on my radar in the first place.
00:35:15I heard that you were courting Thomas Jenkins,
00:35:18so I approached him and made a better offer.
00:35:21Well, we wanted the deal in place
00:35:23before Milton found out that Stafford was out of his control.
00:35:27And he knows now.
00:35:30Well, I called him myself last night.
00:35:33Dear, you're still so young and so talented.
00:35:37In another few years, things like this will just roll off your back.
00:35:42And how many times have you been through something like this?
00:35:45More than I can count.
00:35:48Listen, you and I will sit together
00:35:51before the end of this conference and we'll discuss your plans.
00:35:54I'm sure I can make a few phone calls on your behalf.
00:35:58And Deborah, I have to admit, your plan was brilliant.
00:36:05I think so.
00:36:12That was quite an exciting cooking demonstration you gave yesterday.
00:36:15Yeah, it could have been worse.
00:36:17Yeah, she could have burned down the building.
00:36:21Would you excuse me for a minute?
00:36:23Sure.
00:36:25Feeling any better today?
00:36:28No, I'm a little on edge.
00:36:32Well, anything I can do?
00:36:38Nothing I can think of.
00:36:40Oh, come on, I like a good challenge.
00:36:43Unless, of course, you need a leave.
00:36:47Actually, I don't have to be anywhere today.
00:36:52But I'm sure you do.
00:36:55Not really.
00:36:57Plus, I'd like to see if it's possible to be within 100 yards of you
00:37:00and not be in mortal danger.
00:37:03Yeah, no promises on the mortal danger part.
00:37:06Nothing special, just a drive out to my folks' house in the country.
00:37:10Plus, I need to save them from my son.
00:37:16Yeah, I would really enjoy a ride in the country.
00:37:19All right, then. Shall we?
00:37:22Okay.
00:37:25Okay.
00:37:44I think I was here yesterday, on the tour.
00:37:47You must have tried some of the wine.
00:37:49It was great. Your parents live here?
00:37:51You must have seen them here yesterday.
00:37:54With wine that good, they must be doing very well for themselves.
00:37:57You'd think so, but no, it certainly has its other advantages.
00:38:03Hi, Dad!
00:38:05Hey, champ.
00:38:09Luke, this is my friend Johnny.
00:38:11Johnny, this is my son Luke.
00:38:13Hi. Why do you have a boy's name?
00:38:15When you work for all men, it comes in handy sometimes.
00:38:19Did you destroy Dad's demonstration kitchen last night?
00:38:23Yes, that was me.
00:38:25See, Dad, if I was your assistant, everything would have been fine.
00:38:30He's probably right.
00:38:33Where are your grandparents, champ?
00:38:35In the aging room. Come on!
00:38:38Shall we?
00:38:40Okay.
00:38:42Four, four, six, three, twenty-five.
00:38:47Grandma, guess what? Dad's here.
00:38:50And he brought a girl with him.
00:38:53He brought a girl with him?
00:38:55Huh?
00:38:57Hello, honey. I didn't think you were coming today.
00:38:59I thought you had to work.
00:39:00No, no.
00:39:02Mom, Dad, this is my friend Johnny Prentiss.
00:39:04Johnny, these are my parents.
00:39:06Hi. Paul and Sophia Browning.
00:39:08It's nice to meet you.
00:39:10Nice to meet you, too.
00:39:11Welcome to our little winery.
00:39:13I've never met anyone who's owned a winery before.
00:39:16Well, we own it for the time being.
00:39:18Dad, we'd love to have you stay for dinner. Can you?
00:39:22Oh, no. I have a seminar at 5 p.m. on new technology.
00:39:27That sounds boring. You should stay here with us.
00:39:30Our grandson is very bright for his age and quite outspoken.
00:39:35Please stay.
00:39:37You know what? A home-cooked meal sounds perfect.
00:39:40Great.
00:39:41Can I try the grape crusher?
00:39:43Remember, Luke's going to be a master winemaker someday.
00:39:48Follow me.
00:39:50I would run if I were you or you'll never catch him.
00:39:53Oh, you...
00:39:54I'll catch up with you.
00:39:56Okay. Hold on, Luke.
00:40:00Mom, Dad, stop.
00:40:03I didn't say a word.
00:40:04I didn't say anything.
00:40:06You two do silent louder than anybody I know.
00:40:13So, I had a very pleasant and professional conversation with Mr. Henfield.
00:40:17Oh, yeah? You know, I've always said Milton is a very classy guy.
00:40:21He's not a stupid man. He sees the value of what we're trying to do here.
00:40:24So, is he going to retire?
00:40:26He says he wants to spend more time with his family.
00:40:28And with that golden parachute, he and his family are going to have quite a nice time.
00:40:32Yeah, I'll say.
00:40:34I'm happy for him.
00:40:35Whoa. Careful, Cruella. You're going to lose your edge?
00:40:39Nonsense. You know me. I always find a win-win.
00:40:43Speaking of which, Milton is emphatically in favor of the other matter we've been discussing.
00:40:49Good. How about you?
00:40:53I haven't decided yet.
00:40:56Well, here is to bigger and better.
00:41:00Indeed.
00:41:03Luffy, this pasta is amazing. I can see where Andrew got his cooking chops.
00:41:09Well, thank you.
00:41:11I'd love to take credit for his talent, but honestly, he taught me.
00:41:16I think he became a chef because I was such a terrible cook.
00:41:19Oh, come on, Mom. Your cooking's not that bad.
00:41:22Oh, well, thank you, son. But you know I could barely boil water.
00:41:25Remember the year Mother served us a raw turkey for Thanksgiving?
00:41:30Great, Paul. Thank you for bringing that up.
00:41:32We spent the next three days in bed with food poisoning.
00:41:36Okay, okay. But you and Dad did teach me everything I know about wine.
00:41:42I had an older sister, and she learned to cook, but my father was determined that I would become the winemaker.
00:41:49Oh. I haven't enjoyed a glass of wine more.
00:41:53That's our reserve merlot. Andrew always pairs it with this dish.
00:41:58I can taste wine.
00:42:04I don't normally eat cobbler, but that was delicious.
00:42:07Dad taught Grandma to make it.
00:42:09It's the only thing she knows how to make.
00:42:12Sometimes she makes it three times a day.
00:42:15All right, Chip. Go help Grandma with the dishes.
00:42:18Roger that.
00:42:20So, I'll see you later, Johnny?
00:42:25Sure, Luke.
00:42:33Sorry about my family. They can be a little overzealous.
00:42:37No. No, it's sweet.
00:42:41Yeah, Luke and I don't get to spend enough time up here.
00:42:44That's the reason I took the guest chef spot at the resort.
00:42:48Luke gets an extra week with his grandparents, and I get to check in on them.
00:42:54Andrew, can I ask you a question?
00:42:57Fire away.
00:42:59What did your father mean when he said they owned the winery for the time being?
00:43:04Are they selling?
00:43:07Yeah, they don't want to, but the vineyard's been losing money for the last few years.
00:43:14They can't seem to stop the bleeding, and they might have to get out while they can.
00:43:19One of the big wine conglomerates, factories, Dad calls them, has offered to buy the land.
00:43:26Well, what about the family label?
00:43:29Well, I suppose like many small family-run businesses of today, it'll just disappear.
00:43:40Come here. I want to show you something.
00:43:43Come here. I want to show you something.
00:43:47It's beautiful out here.
00:43:49You should see it in season when the vines are dormant, covered with leaves and grapes.
00:43:56A lot of fond memories as a child growing up here.
00:44:01You don't seem all that comfortable around children.
00:44:04I haven't spent a lot of time around children. It's a communication thing.
00:44:09You just use smaller words and try to be gentler and more understanding of their feelings.
00:44:16I've spent the past ten years training all the gentleness and understanding out of me.
00:44:21Not great traits to have in the business world.
00:44:24Well, at least you recognize it.
00:44:26Most people grow up unhappy, not knowing what they want in the first place.
00:44:30I've never really had a problem with that.
00:44:33I've always been very clear about what I want in my life.
00:44:37Ah, there'll be other jobs.
00:44:39I know.
00:44:42So, how long has your family owned the winery?
00:44:46Well, my mom's grandfather founded it in 1925.
00:44:52My dad had a vineyard.
00:44:54Well, he merged it with mom when they married.
00:44:56I wish there was more I could do.
00:44:59They don't willingly accept help from me.
00:45:02Your parents are principals.
00:45:04It's a good thing.
00:45:13I should check on Luke.
00:45:18Right.
00:45:26Thank you again for a wonderful day. It was very thoughtful of you.
00:45:29Well, we all enjoyed it.
00:45:31It's okay.
00:45:35I know it's none of my business, but early in my career I was a management consultant.
00:45:40I helped out a lot of small businesses.
00:45:42Would you and your parents mind if I took a look at the winery's financials?
00:45:46It wouldn't cost you anything.
00:45:48Really?
00:45:49Yeah.
00:45:50That would be incredibly nice.
00:45:51They would really appreciate that.
00:45:52Sure.
00:45:53Thanks.
00:45:54Bye.
00:45:55Bye.
00:45:57Really?
00:45:58Yeah.
00:45:59That would be incredibly nice.
00:46:00They would really appreciate that.
00:46:01Sure.
00:46:02But don't you need to be getting back to Los Angeles?
00:46:05I should, but I'm not ready to face my boss just yet.
00:46:10Or the inevitable next step.
00:46:12I think a few extra days in wine country could be just what I need.
00:46:17Yeah, well, the last 24 hours have been a bit hectic.
00:46:22Yes.
00:46:23But the last eight hours have actually been quite enjoyable.
00:46:30Listen, about my parents.
00:46:32I know you want to help, but it seems like you've got a lot on your plate right now.
00:46:37Oh, no.
00:46:38No, it's actually, it's perfect.
00:46:40It gives me something else to focus on, something worthwhile.
00:46:44Well, all right then.
00:46:46I'll pick you up tomorrow.
00:46:48Great.
00:46:50Just tell us what you need and we'll make sure you have it.
00:46:54Thank you so much for offering to look into things.
00:46:57It means so much.
00:46:59Hi, Johnny.
00:47:02Hello, Luke.
00:47:04You can ask me any question and I'll answer it.
00:47:07I'm an expert.
00:47:10All right.
00:47:11Well, what I'm going to need from you, and this is no easy proposition,
00:47:17is how the winery works.
00:47:19Every process, every expense.
00:47:22Well, we should get started then.
00:47:24Right, Mr. Expert?
00:47:25Roger that, Captain Grandpa.
00:47:27Come on, Johnny.
00:47:28We'll start in the vineyards.
00:47:41This time of year the vines are pruned.
00:47:43They'll grow back stronger in the spring.
00:47:45The local soil is very important in relation to the varieties of wine we can produce.
00:47:50This is decomposed granite soil, which is best for making Syrah.
00:47:54But we can grow all kinds of Bordeaux grapes because of the wind of the Pacific Ocean.
00:48:00And how do you know that?
00:48:02Because I have to take over the winery someday and I have to know everything.
00:48:15Well, here they are, all the records for the last two years.
00:48:19Oh, great.
00:48:21Are these all still active accounts?
00:48:24Yes, I believe so.
00:48:31They are all active accounts.
00:48:35Hey, Dad.
00:48:37Grandpa wants to show Johnny the fermentation room.
00:48:40We'll be right there, son.
00:48:42Come on, Johnny.
00:48:46I'll put these in the house.
00:48:50Come on, Johnny.
00:48:51All right.
00:48:52Grandpa's waiting.
00:48:53Okay.
00:48:55Don't want to keep him waiting.
00:48:58These are the fermentation tanks.
00:49:00This stage of the process creates heat.
00:49:02We cool the wine by setting a proper temperature in these tanks.
00:49:07The alcohol is created naturally by the addition of action yeast.
00:49:11When it's ready, the wine is transferred into oak barrels and moved to the aging room.
00:49:15This way.
00:49:22Wine is best aged at a temperature of between 55 and 58 degrees.
00:49:26Extreme heat and cold is very detrimental to the wine during aging.
00:49:31We use oak barrels for control of the oxidation.
00:49:34Excessive oxidation causes the wine to turn bitter.
00:49:37And you know this because...
00:49:38Everyone knows that.
00:49:40Come on.
00:49:46Wow, that smells amazing.
00:49:49What are you looking for?
00:49:50My pen. I just had it.
00:49:59You found it.
00:50:02Try this.
00:50:07It's delicious.
00:50:08A little spicy, but delicious.
00:50:11It's not that spicy.
00:50:14It's spicy.
00:50:18Since it's your job, do you ever get tired of cooking?
00:50:21It's never really felt like a job.
00:50:23I enjoy doing it.
00:50:25Makes people happy.
00:50:27What more can I ask for?
00:50:32That's funny.
00:50:33What's funny?
00:50:34Your mom and dad said the exact same thing about the winery.
00:50:37Well, that's because they enjoy their lives very much.
00:50:46Okay, no problem.
00:50:49Wow, so you're still alive.
00:50:50I'm sorry I didn't call you earlier.
00:50:52I just didn't know what to say.
00:50:54Anything would have been appreciated.
00:50:55Do you have any idea the kind of pandemonium that's been going on around here?
00:50:59Milton's been trying to reach you.
00:51:01I don't even want to think about it.
00:51:03Look, I actually called for a favor.
00:51:04Of course you did.
00:51:06What do you need?
00:51:07Do you remember the old files from the consulting firm?
00:51:10Yes.
00:51:11Do you happen to know where they are?
00:51:12I'm pretty sure they're on my hard drive.
00:51:14Great. Do you think you could send me the beverage industry study we did?
00:51:17And let me guess, you need them in five minutes.
00:51:20Oh, no, you can take your time.
00:51:22Ten minutes is fine.
00:51:25And I'll be back in a few days to figure out a game plan for our future.
00:51:29Just where are you right now?
00:51:30I'm still at the California Oak Winery.
00:51:33With Christopher?
00:51:34Oh, uh, no.
00:51:37It's a long story. I'll tell you all about it when I get back.
00:51:40Yeah, you most certainly will.
00:51:42First we couldn't get you to go to the vineyard, now we can't get you to come home.
00:51:45Sounds like some story.
00:51:47In a few days, Renee.
00:51:49All right. Talk to you soon.
00:51:55I think the little guy finally went to sleep.
00:51:59You're really good with him, you know that?
00:52:02I try.
00:52:04But I worry what he's missing with a single parent.
00:52:08You're one parent who loves him very much. That counts for a lot.
00:52:12I hope so.
00:52:16So, what's next for you now that your firm's being taken over?
00:52:24I don't know, really.
00:52:26I mean, the transfer of power is going to take a couple weeks, and then I suppose I should start looking for another job.
00:52:34Wouldn't you take some time off?
00:52:36I strike when the iron's hot.
00:52:39I've spent ten years getting to where I am. I can't let my career be derailed by something like this.
00:52:45You know, my mother likes to say,
00:52:49you can make all the plans you want,
00:52:52but God has made his and doesn't feel the need to check in with you.
00:53:00And do you think that?
00:53:04When I married Meredith,
00:53:12I made all these plans for us to spend the rest of our lives together.
00:53:18And with Luke.
00:53:23And then one day she's diagnosed with cancer.
00:53:25And then one day she's diagnosed with cancer.
00:53:30And all those plans meant nothing.
00:53:32I'm so sorry.
00:53:34One day, I could see my whole life stretched out in front of me.
00:53:40And the next, I couldn't see two feet in front of my face.
00:53:49What'd you do?
00:53:51Put one foot in front of the other.
00:53:55Took care of Luke.
00:53:58And Meredith.
00:54:05Tried to have faith.
00:54:13How do you hold on to faith in the midst of something like that?
00:54:21What else do you have?
00:54:26See you in the morning.
00:54:45So, what'll it be? Eggs? Waffles? Omelets?
00:54:48His omelets are the best.
00:54:50Well, I'm sure they are. Surprise me.
00:54:53But I definitely want a cup of coffee.
00:54:57I feel bad that you guys waited to have breakfast for me.
00:55:00Breakfast is always a little later on Sundays.
00:55:03So, will you be joining us?
00:55:06Joining you?
00:55:08For church, we always go as a family.
00:55:10Mom.
00:55:12I mean, I haven't been to church in I don't know how long.
00:55:16Oh, it's your choice.
00:55:18Of course.
00:55:20Johnny, you don't have to go to church with us unless you want to.
00:55:23I'm not really dressed for it.
00:55:25Oh, our church isn't fancy.
00:55:27You look great.
00:55:29My grandma always says, the Lord isn't looking at your clothes with the purse inside them.
00:55:36Well, in that case, it would be lovely to join you.
00:55:41So, what will it be?
00:55:43I'll have one of your famous omelets.
00:55:45Good choice.
00:55:46Did you hear that, champ?
00:55:59Oh, it's beautiful.
00:56:01We have Andrew.
00:56:05Hello.
00:56:07Good gracious, how have you grown?
00:56:09Andrew, welcome. Good to see you again.
00:56:12Johnny, this is Reverend Whitting.
00:56:13He's been our pastor since before Andrew was born.
00:56:16Now you make me sound as old as Methuselah.
00:56:19Well...
00:56:22This is Johnny Prentiss.
00:56:24She's helping us out at the winery.
00:56:26It's nice to meet you.
00:56:28Oh, it's my pleasure. It's good to have you here.
00:56:32The Lord welcomes all those who wish to listen to the word.
00:56:35Of course, then it puts all the pressure on me to make that experience good enough that you'll want to come back.
00:56:40It was a real pleasure meeting you, Johnny.
00:56:42Excuse me.
00:56:44Dad, can we play football at the church?
00:56:47Absolutely, champ.
00:56:49You and Grandpa?
00:56:51I wouldn't miss it.
00:56:54Family tradition.
00:56:56Come on, Johnny.
00:56:58You can sit with me.
00:57:05Nice!
00:57:07Woo!
00:57:08All right, great pass!
00:57:10Hit it, Luke!
00:57:12Ooh, okay.
00:57:14Here, Luke.
00:57:16Yeah, pull up, pull up!
00:57:18Ah!
00:57:19Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
00:57:21Hey, don't shoot me!
00:57:23Hey, let me go!
00:57:25Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
00:57:27Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
00:57:29Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha!
00:57:31Woo!
00:57:33I love you, bud.
00:57:35I love you too, Dad.
00:57:37Love you more!
00:57:39Well, I'm going to go make some sandwiches.
00:57:41I've got some ham that's calling my name.
00:57:43I'll make the sandwiches.
00:57:45You make some lemonade.
00:57:47What about them?
00:57:49They'll come in when they're hungry.
00:57:51Come on now!
00:57:58Your parents still do their accounting the old-fashioned way.
00:58:02Dad thinks computers are the demise of all mankind.
00:58:06Winemaking hasn't changed that much, so...
00:58:09Why should the accounting?
00:58:12Well, you know, I never really gave much thought to the technicalities of winemaking.
00:58:16I always just hopped a cork and drank.
00:58:20And now you know more than you wanted to.
00:58:23Thanks to the little guy.
00:58:26Luke is a wonderful child.
00:58:28Yeah, he's grown quite fond of you.
00:58:33I'm still so awkward around him.
00:58:36Well, you're getting better.
00:58:38Am I?
00:58:41No.
00:58:44So, what do your future plans look like?
00:58:50I don't know.
00:58:53For the first time in my life, I simply do not know.
00:58:58Hey, Dad!
00:59:00Can you come here a minute?
00:59:02Grandpa and I need you!
00:59:03I better go check on that wonderful child.
00:59:10Daddy, hurry up!
00:59:24Can I get you anything?
00:59:26No, no, I'm fine.
00:59:27I'm fine.
00:59:32Whatever it is, you can ask me.
00:59:38I don't know.
00:59:41It's probably none of my business, but...
00:59:46I was just wondering when Andrew's wife died.
00:59:51Five years ago.
00:59:53He hardly had time to adjust to the news it happened so suddenly.
00:59:57Maryla started feeling ill, they diagnosed her with leukemia,
01:00:01and it was only a few months later that we lost her.
01:00:05The saddest part was that Luke was so little, he barely remembers her.
01:00:11Poor little guy.
01:00:14Andrew threw himself into his work, part passion, part escape.
01:00:20I can understand that.
01:00:22I can see that you two understand a lot about each other.
01:00:27I mean, I don't know what your situation is, but...
01:00:35Andrew and I...
01:00:42We're becoming friends.
01:00:47Sometimes the most obvious things in life are the most difficult to talk about.
01:00:52Just...
01:00:55Don't let opportunities pass you by without a second thought.
01:00:59You're much too young to have regrets.
01:01:04If you need anything, I'm in the house.
01:01:17So how do you know when the grapes are ready? By color?
01:01:20Common misconception.
01:01:23My father likes to say the important factors for making great wine
01:01:28have to do with sugar levels, acidity of the grapes,
01:01:32berry flavor, and most importantly, tannin levels.
01:01:37It's all very technical stuff.
01:01:39Yes and no.
01:01:41What it all comes down to, really, is how it tastes.
01:01:45It's just like everything else in life, it's all about personal taste.
01:01:51You know, I need to head back to the resort to have a few loose ends.
01:01:54If you like, I could take you.
01:01:57No, I'm almost finished with my analysis.
01:02:00I want to give your parents some thoughts.
01:02:02I'm sure your dad can take me back.
01:02:06So, is there hope?
01:02:09I have a few ideas.
01:02:11Nothing spectacular, I admit.
01:02:13And your parents are already very economical.
01:02:16But there is always hope.
01:02:17There is. Isn't there?
01:02:24How about you meet me at the bar at seven?
01:02:29I'll see you there.
01:02:31All right.
01:02:35And thank you.
01:02:37You're welcome.
01:02:48So, can we save it?
01:02:51Well, let me show you what I found.
01:02:53Doesn't sound very reassuring.
01:02:57It absolutely can be saved.
01:03:00And some updating systems will be a part of it.
01:03:03But most importantly,
01:03:05I think we need to take the heart of this winery, its heritage,
01:03:09and make it the centerpiece of a new marketing, pricing, and distribution campaign.
01:03:12Now, what you have here is something to be savored.
01:03:15But the key is your distribution.
01:03:18Well, we have tried to pair with some more established vineyards before,
01:03:23but we just didn't find very much interest.
01:03:26Well, I can work with you on finding a major distributor.
01:03:30How? You don't live up here.
01:03:32Well, I could spend some time up here, oversee the changes.
01:03:37That is,
01:03:38once you see the specifics, if you want me to.
01:03:41Oh, I feel certain that we're going to want you to.
01:03:46Good.
01:03:50Johnny.
01:03:52Johnny, I've been looking for you all day.
01:03:54Oh, I'm sorry. I completely forgot you wanted to talk.
01:03:57Well, I know you have a lot on your mind.
01:03:59Listen, why don't we go inside and have a drink?
01:04:02Well, I'm supposed to be meeting someone in a little while,
01:04:05but I don't have time.
01:04:06I'm supposed to be meeting someone in a little while,
01:04:09but sure, I could spare a few minutes.
01:04:16You look like you've made peace with things.
01:04:19I'm working on it.
01:04:21I spent the last 24 hours evaluating the holdings and assets of Stafford
01:04:25and your plans to expand the company.
01:04:28I'm proud of my work.
01:04:30You should be. Those numbers were financial gold.
01:04:33I truly believe it would have worked.
01:04:35Thank you, but it's a midpoint, don't you think?
01:04:38Maybe not.
01:04:40What do you mean?
01:04:42I had every intention of dismantling Stafford up for management
01:04:45until I saw your plans.
01:04:47You are a singularly focused young woman.
01:04:50That's why I want to hire you.
01:04:54You want to hire me?
01:04:56Yes. A senior financial position,
01:04:58but you'd be playing in a much bigger sandbox,
01:05:01a lot more responsibility and power than you had at Stafford,
01:05:04according directly to me.
01:05:06Of course, you'd have to move to our headquarters in San Francisco.
01:05:09You're serious? You want to hire me?
01:05:12I think Thomas put it this way.
01:05:14When he saw you,
01:05:16he thought that he saw a reflection of me.
01:05:22That's amazing.
01:05:24I mean, I have to talk to Milton first.
01:05:27I don't want him to think that...
01:05:29I've already spoken to Milton.
01:05:31Who do you think gave you your strongest recommendation?
01:05:32Look, I'm sorry, I've got to go.
01:05:34I've got to fly to Tokyo for some meetings.
01:05:36Are you in?
01:05:38Of course.
01:05:40Good. I'll be back Thursday.
01:05:42We'll work on getting you settled.
01:05:44I jotted down your offer.
01:05:46Take a look at it.
01:05:48Everything's negotiable.
01:05:52I look forward to working with you, Johnny.
01:05:54Me too. Bye.
01:06:03Yeah.
01:06:13Hey, there you are.
01:06:15I was looking all over for you.
01:06:18Hello?
01:06:20Anybody home?
01:06:22Hi.
01:06:24I just got off the phone with my mom.
01:06:26She is so excited about your ideas.
01:06:28I haven't heard her this happy in so long.
01:06:30And you're going to be staying here for a few months?
01:06:33I can't.
01:06:35You can't what?
01:06:39Deborah Miller offered me a job.
01:06:41It's a very lucrative deal.
01:06:44Oh.
01:06:46Well, that's great.
01:06:50It's what you wanted, right?
01:06:52Yeah.
01:06:54That's everything I've always wanted.
01:06:56Congratulations.
01:07:01Your parents.
01:07:03They'll understand.
01:07:07So, where's the new job?
01:07:11San Francisco.
01:07:14But, you know, I can still consult with your parents.
01:07:18I mean, it would have to be long distance.
01:07:21Yeah, of course.
01:07:23The reason why I asked you to meet me here tonight, away from your family.
01:07:28You don't need to say it.
01:07:30I don't?
01:07:34Johnny, whatever this is,
01:07:40you know, we didn't expect it.
01:07:44And obviously, neither did I.
01:07:47We didn't expect it.
01:07:50And obviously, neither of us have space for...
01:07:56Well?
01:07:58Maybe it's better we don't name it.
01:08:05Probably.
01:08:08It's so bizarre.
01:08:11I've only known you for four days and yet...
01:08:13Yeah, it seems like so much more.
01:08:19It's nice to know I can feel this way about someone, I suppose.
01:08:24I mean, scary.
01:08:27Terrifying.
01:08:29But nice.
01:08:34It's not like we're never going to see each other again.
01:08:37I'm going to help your parents as much as possible.
01:08:40Luke's going to miss you.
01:08:44We'll be heading to L.A. in a few days.
01:08:46He's got to get back to school.
01:08:52I'm going to miss him, too.
01:09:10Good luck with your new job.
01:09:29Welcome back.
01:09:31You look interesting.
01:09:34How much wine have you had in the last week?
01:09:36I'm not hungover, I just haven't been able to sleep.
01:09:38That explains a lot of the sparkle in your eyes.
01:09:41I thought it was a bad makeup job.
01:09:43You're sensitive.
01:09:45I try.
01:09:47So, what's this big news you said you couldn't tell me about over the phone?
01:09:51You don't waste time.
01:09:53Well, I learned from the master.
01:09:55What's the bill?
01:09:57I've been offered a senior financial position with Deborah Miller's company.
01:10:02The jerk whose firm is taking us over?
01:10:05And I have permission to take you with me.
01:10:06When I say jerk, I do mean that in the most affectionate sense of the word, of course.
01:10:11Of course.
01:10:13But you have to move to San Francisco.
01:10:15I can be packed in three minutes.
01:10:17What's with the long face?
01:10:19You didn't have to sell yourself to seven years of indentured servitude to this woman, did you?
01:10:23No, no, this is a great opportunity for the both of us.
01:10:26But...
01:10:28I know this isn't about you and Christopher.
01:10:31I could barely get you to go out to dinner with him more than once a week.
01:10:33No, there's no me and Christopher.
01:10:37There's a guy in wine country.
01:10:40Like a knight in shining armor, you're attracted to, butterflies in your stomach, don't even want dessert kind of guy.
01:10:46I'm gonna go talk to Milton.
01:10:48Seriously? I want details.
01:10:51There's plenty of time for that.
01:10:58You look happy.
01:10:59You look happy.
01:11:01I thought for sure you'd be batting down the hatches by now.
01:11:04You know, surprisingly enough, I've never been happier in my life.
01:11:08Have a seat.
01:11:11So, you took the job, right?
01:11:14Yes. Thank you for your recommendation.
01:11:17You're very welcome.
01:11:19You don't look terribly excited about it.
01:11:22No, no, it's a great opportunity. I'd be a fool not to take it.
01:11:26Probably.
01:11:28You know, I have to ask, why are you so happy?
01:11:32Oh, well, I was panicked at first, but then I went home and I had a conversation with my wife and I realized, this is the chance I've been waiting for.
01:11:4422 years, and I was forgotten there's a real world out there.
01:11:50Right.
01:11:51So, now, if you will excuse me, I have got a tea time to make. I'm taking up golf.
01:11:58You know, it's got nothing to do with the rest of my life except live.
01:12:06Best of luck on your new job.
01:12:22Well, it's been a few weeks.
01:12:25I almost have everything in order.
01:12:28Just don't take too long. I've got big plans for you.
01:12:31Good thing you have no personal life, because you're not going to have time for that here.
01:12:35You don't waste any time, do you?
01:12:37Well, there's precious little time in life, Johnny. We've got to make the most of it.
01:12:42If I could work more than 100 hours a week, I'd do it.
01:12:46What about the rest of your life?
01:12:48This company is my life. Now it's your life, too.
01:12:52Glad to have you here.
01:13:19Where's Beck, Chen?
01:13:22What's up? You feeling all right?
01:13:25I'm fine. I just thought Johnny might be here.
01:13:31Johnny.
01:13:34She said she'd come back to help Grandma and Grandpa.
01:13:37Maybe she just got tied up with work, sweetheart.
01:13:42I'm sure she'll be fine.
01:13:44I'm sure she will.
01:13:45She just got tied up with work, sweetheart.
01:13:49Well, you always say we care about people. We have to make them.
01:13:54That's right.
01:13:57You see, we can't force people to love us.
01:14:02Grab your bag.
01:14:04Let's go have some fun.
01:14:06Okay.
01:14:08Look, I told you everything.
01:14:11So are we ever going to talk about the guy?
01:14:14There is no guy.
01:14:17I have known you for far too long to buy the lie you're trying to sell yourself right now.
01:14:22Some things just aren't meant to be.
01:14:25Yeah. Sometimes you walk away from things because you're just too chicken to face them.
01:14:31It wasn't just me, Renee.
01:14:32He wasn't ready, either.
01:14:40Look at you, Johnny Prentiss.
01:14:42You can take down mighty corporations, but you can't deal with your feelings for a man.
01:14:47Disappointed in you.
01:14:51It's done. I've made my decision.
01:14:53Did you?
01:14:55Yes.
01:14:57It's done. I've made my decision.
01:15:00Did you?
01:15:05Have a good weekend.
01:15:07You too.
01:15:26Bye.
01:15:56Bye.
01:16:27Daddy?
01:16:29Hey, champ. I thought you were sleeping.
01:16:32I can't sleep.
01:16:36Something you want to talk about?
01:16:47Johnny.
01:16:49She was very nice.
01:16:51She was?
01:16:53She was.
01:16:54She was very nice.
01:16:57Yeah, she was.
01:17:02When is she coming back?
01:17:06I don't know if she's ever coming back.
01:17:14Come on. Let me tuck you in.
01:17:16Dad?
01:17:18Can I just stay here and stalk with you a little bit?
01:17:21Absolutely.
01:17:27Did I ever tell you about the time that grizzly bear chased me up the tree?
01:17:32About a thousand times.
01:17:34You want to hear it again?
01:17:36No. Not really.
01:17:43Hello, Johnny?
01:17:47Milton was here earlier.
01:17:48Yeah, I saw him. Nice man.
01:17:50Seems to be enjoying his mundane life for the past couple of days.
01:17:54But then to each his own.
01:17:57They say that's what makes horse racing.
01:18:01Your travel itinerary.
01:18:03I'm going somewhere?
01:18:05Yes. Our Tokyo office is falling apart at the seams.
01:18:08You're booked for a flight tomorrow.
01:18:10You should be there for about five days to put it back into order.
01:18:13Then there are tickets for London after that.
01:18:16England.
01:18:18Yes. There is a meeting of office managers.
01:18:21You're going to be there as my eyes and my ears.
01:18:23You can take notes. Use a recorder if you'd like.
01:18:25But I expect a detailed report.
01:18:27Then you should be heading back to the States in enough time
01:18:31to make the conference on sales and distribution in D.C. next month.
01:18:36No.
01:18:39No?
01:18:41What does that mean?
01:18:43It means no.
01:18:45I'm not going.
01:18:46Quit.
01:18:48You can't quit.
01:18:50People like us are not quitters.
01:18:52In a couple of years you'll be just like me.
01:18:57No offense.
01:18:59That's what I'm afraid of.
01:19:11Excuse me.
01:19:13I'm sorry we're not open yet.
01:19:14It's okay. I can wait.
01:19:17Johnny!
01:19:19You should have told us you were coming.
01:19:21Oh, I didn't even know myself.
01:19:23I just started driving and ended up here.
01:19:25Isn't it funny how that happens sometimes?
01:19:27I don't know if funny is the word I'd use.
01:19:30I had a feeling you'd find your way back here.
01:19:32You did?
01:19:34Call it a mother's intuition.
01:19:36I just hope I'm not too late.
01:19:38You know, in life you may think you know the outcome,
01:19:41but really it's all just one big surprise.
01:19:45I don't like surprises.
01:19:48I don't even know how he feels about me.
01:19:50I may have just made the biggest mistake of my life.
01:19:53Your job?
01:19:55I quit.
01:19:57I was at Stafford for ten years
01:19:59and I barely saw the time pass me by.
01:20:01I didn't want to look up
01:20:03and realize I'd lost another ten years.
01:20:05What do you plan to do now?
01:20:07Well, actually,
01:20:09I have a plan to save your winery.
01:20:11I thought you said it would take some time
01:20:13to find a distributor.
01:20:15Well, normally it would,
01:20:17but I was staying at a high-end hotel and corporate resort
01:20:19when I first moved to the Bay Area.
01:20:21They have a small chain of select hotels worldwide.
01:20:24I spoke to the manager
01:20:26who put me in touch with one of the owners
01:20:28and he was very receptive to my idea
01:20:30of carrying your wine exclusively.
01:20:32Really?
01:20:34Yes, so as of next year
01:20:36they will be using and selling California Oak wines
01:20:38in all of their resorts here and abroad.
01:20:39Oh!
01:20:41We have to go tell the guys!
01:20:43How is Andrew?
01:20:45Well, why don't you come ask him yourself?
01:20:47He's here?
01:20:49He and Luke drove up for the weekend.
01:20:51Seems things are a little lonely in L.A.
01:20:53I don't think he's going to see me.
01:20:55Oh, only one way to find that out.
01:20:58How about the bacon, mac and cheese tonight?
01:21:01Lobster mac.
01:21:03What, do you think lobsters grow on trees?
01:21:05Dad, I think you can avoid a lobster too.
01:21:06I have a feeling we'll be able to afford
01:21:08more than that pretty soon.
01:21:13You came back.
01:21:21Dad, Johnny's back.
01:21:23Yeah, I see that, champ.
01:21:25Luke, why don't you and I go find Grandpa
01:21:27and tell him that Johnny's here for a visit?
01:21:29All right.
01:21:31I'll see you later, Johnny.
01:21:33You bet you will.
01:21:35You know, for some reason that escapes me,
01:21:38Luke has become very close to you.
01:21:43I don't want to see him hurt.
01:21:46Our family's very protective of each other.
01:21:54Why are you here?
01:21:56I don't know.
01:21:58I don't know.
01:22:00I don't know.
01:22:02I don't know.
01:22:05The night of the demonstration,
01:22:08Deborah told me that you turned down
01:22:10the opportunity to have your own television show.
01:22:14That's true.
01:22:16Because you wanted to spend more time with Luke.
01:22:21Yeah, that about sums it up.
01:22:23I never felt that
01:22:28until now.
01:22:30Until now.
01:22:40There's something I need to know.
01:22:45What's that?
01:22:48Do you...
01:22:53Did you miss me?
01:22:57Luke missed you very much.
01:23:00Yeah.
01:23:08I'm in love with you, Andrew Browning.
01:23:11And I really missed you.
01:23:13A lot.
01:23:15Really?
01:23:17Really.
01:23:20I guess
01:23:22I just need to know how you feel.
01:23:26All right.
01:23:28All right.
01:23:42Does that answer your question?
01:23:48It's all a ruckus about...
01:23:50Dad.
01:23:55Dad,
01:23:57does this mean you're getting married?
01:23:59Luke.
01:24:01Well, that's a good question, son.
01:24:08Well,
01:24:10does it?
01:24:12Are you asking?
01:24:15Yes, I am.
01:24:16Yes, I am.
01:24:19Absolutely
01:24:21positive.
01:24:24So, does that mean yes?
01:24:26That's a Roger 10-4, Captain.
01:24:29All right.
01:24:42Hello, everyone.
01:24:43Today, we're going to...
01:24:50paint this painting.
01:24:53First, I'm going to paint the hair.
01:25:02I'm going to paint it brown.
01:25:13Okay.
01:25:24See?
01:25:25Okay.
01:25:41Yeah, you know what?
01:25:55I'm going to paint it brown.
01:26:14Okay.
01:26:25Okay.
01:26:40Now, I'm going to paint the heart.
01:26:55Okay.
01:27:13Okay, now I'm going to paint the bottom half.
01:27:25Okay.
01:27:49I'm going to paint the bottom half blue.
01:27:55Okay.
01:28:25Okay.
01:28:30I'm going to paint the bottom half yellow.
01:28:55Okay.
01:28:58Oh, my God.
01:29:02One month.
01:29:11No, I can't do it.
01:29:18I've finished the painting, everyone.
01:29:25Let's take a look at the result of today's painting.
01:29:31This is the painting I made.
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