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A Sweet Christmas Surprise | HD | Romance | Full Movie in English
Cate, the owner of the Merry and Bright Candy Cane Company, meets a man during the busy holiday season and assumes he's the suitor her mother is trying to set her up with. A heartwarming Christmas comedy about love, family, and the sweet surprises of the holiday season.Welcome to Christmas Movie – Your Home for Christmas holidays!
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00:00:28Legend has it that the very first candy cane was created one Christmas by a choir master
00:00:33to help keep the children occupied during Christmas mass.
00:00:36The choir master curved the candy into a hook,
00:00:39which was meant to represent the handle of the staff of a shepherd.
00:00:43My grandma Carol loved that story,
00:00:45and it inspired her to make the greatest candy canes in the world.
00:00:49And that's the story of the Marian Bright Candy Cane Company.
00:00:54Now, I'd like to finish off all my tours in here so that I can finally say,
00:00:58as both your tour guide and CEO of the company,
00:01:01who wants a candy cane?
00:01:02Me!
00:01:03All right, fantastic.
00:01:05My amazing assistant Sophie here is going to hand those out,
00:01:07and I hope you all enjoy.
00:01:09There you go.
00:01:10Who wants one first?
00:01:11Me!
00:01:12Me!
00:01:14I hope you guys enjoy the tour.
00:01:16Yeah.
00:01:17I have a question.
00:01:19What is it?
00:01:20What makes your candy canes taste so much better than the others?
00:01:23Ah, well that is an excellent question.
00:01:29I can't believe the board is doing this to me.
00:01:31Empire Corporate Recovery from New York?
00:01:33Apparently they're quite good.
00:01:35It's just for the costs we don't need.
00:01:37The board is probably just concerned about the future of the company.
00:01:41But I'm the new CEO.
00:01:42I'm concerned with the future of the company.
00:01:44I know Marian Bright hasn't turned a profit these last couple years,
00:01:47but I'm really true.
00:01:49I'm venting, aren't I?
00:01:50Am I venting?
00:01:51A smidge.
00:01:52A mini candy cane?
00:01:53Yes.
00:01:55You know, let's just talk about something else.
00:01:58How are things with you and Pete?
00:02:00He keeps dropping hints that something big is in the works.
00:02:03Hints?
00:02:04I don't know.
00:02:05Sophie?
00:02:06Okay, not hints.
00:02:07It's more of a feeling.
00:02:09I mean, we've been together for three years.
00:02:11Christmas is the perfect time to get engaged.
00:02:14Oh, Kate, I'm sorry.
00:02:16I forgot.
00:02:17Don't worry.
00:02:18That's ancient history.
00:02:19I'm happy for you.
00:02:21This calls for a toast.
00:02:24Triple Mint Deluxe.
00:02:27Cheers.
00:02:34A candy cane company?
00:02:36You want me to do corporate recovery for a candy cane company?
00:02:38The Marian Bright Candy Cane Company, to be specific.
00:02:41I just finished working with Burmax Food Enterprises.
00:02:43Yes, and Royce Rutherford was very happy with your work.
00:02:46And he's a hard man to please.
00:02:47I consult for major corporations.
00:02:49I realize that working with a smaller company isn't what you're used to,
00:02:52but this came across my desk, Gabe.
00:02:54The board reached out to us.
00:02:56They think that they're in trouble.
00:02:57Now, this is a unique situation, and it requires a unique talent.
00:03:01Oh, flattery.
00:03:03You're bringing out all the big tools.
00:03:05Marian Bright reminds me of what we used to do,
00:03:07working with smaller, independent companies,
00:03:09helping them achieve their goals.
00:03:11Can they afford us?
00:03:12Well, I think we'll work something out.
00:03:13It's almost two weeks until Christmas.
00:03:14Aren't they winding things down?
00:03:16It's the Christmas season at a candy cane factory, Gabe.
00:03:18I would say things are winding up.
00:03:20It's the perfect time to go.
00:03:22Now, after your two weeks, I'll need you to submit a preliminary report.
00:03:25We'll take it up in the new year and see where we stand.
00:03:27And if you're feeling the holiday itch,
00:03:29I hear that the Christmas season in Brightwell is quite lovely.
00:03:32I don't even know where Brightwell is.
00:03:34Ohio.
00:03:36Fine.
00:03:37Great.
00:03:38I'll give them a call and tell them that you're on your way.
00:03:40And if you finish that report sooner rather than later,
00:03:42maybe you'll finally make it to one of our Christmas parties.
00:03:45Merry Christmas.
00:03:48Merry Christmas.
00:03:55Yeah, I've always had that effect on people.
00:03:57They like me.
00:03:58I don't know why.
00:03:59They just do.
00:04:01Oh.
00:04:04So, my mom said that you used to live in San Jose.
00:04:08I went to Stanford.
00:04:09Yeah, Fresno State here.
00:04:10Yeah.
00:04:11Football.
00:04:12Oh, a Bulldog.
00:04:13Yeah, through and through.
00:04:16My dad's actually on the badminton team.
00:04:18What's the one with the birdie?
00:04:21Yeah, right there.
00:04:23The birdie.
00:04:25Excuse me.
00:04:30I don't understand why she doesn't see me.
00:04:33I don't know.
00:04:35Looks like you two aren't connecting.
00:04:37I guess not.
00:04:47Ah, it's quite a tradition that you're starting, Kate.
00:04:51Making chocolates for every single employee.
00:04:54I forgot how much I love doing it.
00:04:56And, you know, when's the last time you and I made chocolate together?
00:04:59What, ten years?
00:05:01Always leaving with something sweet.
00:05:03Yeah, that's what your grandmother taught us.
00:05:07How was your day, Kate?
00:05:09Nice ride, Mom.
00:05:10Yeah, it's the school teacher in me.
00:05:13Nice ride, Mom.
00:05:14Yeah, it's the school teacher in me.
00:05:16Well, it was, uh, it was good.
00:05:19Really?
00:05:20Yeah.
00:05:21Good means excruciating.
00:05:23Oh, no.
00:05:25Jeffrey seemed like such a nice fellow.
00:05:27Mom, I love you.
00:05:29But please stop setting me up with people, okay?
00:05:33There's another one coming.
00:05:35Well, it's Bernice's son, Gary.
00:05:37He's from Akron.
00:05:39And he's staying all week at the Brightwell, and he's here for a conference.
00:05:42Mom.
00:05:43And so I thought that...
00:05:44Mom, Mom, please.
00:05:46I just need to figure some things out for myself, okay?
00:05:49I'm just not ready to...
00:05:51You're not ready to date after Josh, I understand.
00:05:54And, you know, I'm really busy.
00:05:56I thought that getting out there might be just a nice distraction for you.
00:06:00You know, I'm thinking about getting a dog.
00:06:02Oh, yes.
00:06:03That's what you were saying.
00:06:05It might be nice to have a little companion that doesn't just talk about himself.
00:06:08Well, you can't really have a conversation with a dog, can you?
00:06:10They leave fur everywhere, chew up shoes, yapping at all hours.
00:06:15I might like that.
00:06:18Well, what do I know?
00:06:20I've never had a dog.
00:06:21Remember that adorable, scruffy little mix at the rescue shelter I was telling you about?
00:06:25Mm-hmm.
00:06:26Yeah, he stopped by after work.
00:06:28He was gone.
00:06:29Oh, I'm sorry, honey.
00:06:31Well, I guess it was just a matter of time.
00:06:35I'm sure he found a nice home.
00:06:37Anyway, good things come to those who wait.
00:06:40You never know what might be just right around the corner.
00:06:42Let me guess.
00:06:43Gary from Akron?
00:06:45You'll see.
00:06:50Let's make sure we have an understanding.
00:06:52This is my house and my rules.
00:06:55And you are a guest here until Christmas Eve when I bring you to Kate.
00:07:00I don't want any trouble.
00:07:02No yapping.
00:07:04What did I just say?
00:07:29Sorry about that.
00:07:30I was just plugging in my monitor.
00:07:32Good morning, sir.
00:07:33My name's Pete.
00:07:34How can I help you today?
00:07:35Good morning, Pete.
00:07:36Gabe Carter.
00:07:37I'm supposed to be checking in this evening, but I'd like to do that now if possible.
00:07:40Yes.
00:07:41Uh, just a second.
00:07:45Did you get my message?
00:07:47Uh...
00:07:52Here we are.
00:07:53I'd like to get in town a little early and I'll get a sense of the place I'm spending some time in.
00:07:56Not a problem at all, Mr. Carter.
00:07:58So what's your sense of our little town so far?
00:08:01It's Brightwell.
00:08:03Sure is.
00:08:04How long's your stay?
00:08:05As short as possible.
00:08:06What's that?
00:08:08Nothing.
00:08:10Well, it says here you're in for a week with the option for two.
00:08:14Well, if you're here for the holidays, we have our annual Christmas Jubilee on December 24th.
00:08:18Oh, Christmas Eve.
00:08:19It's a tradition here in Brightwell.
00:08:21The Jubilee, not Christmas Eve.
00:08:23I mean, Christmas Eve is a tradition too, but it's kind of a tradition everywhere, so...
00:08:28I'll be long gone before then.
00:08:54Hey, Pete.
00:08:55Hi, Kate.
00:08:59Takeout order, right, sorry.
00:09:01End of my shift, you're picking up your dinner.
00:09:02Got it. Be right back.
00:09:03Okay.
00:09:11Kate.
00:09:12Kate Merriweather.
00:09:14Uh, yes?
00:09:16I, uh, I saw a picture of you.
00:09:19You did?
00:09:20Yeah, on your company website.
00:09:22I see.
00:09:24I'm your guy.
00:09:27You seem surprised.
00:09:29I thought you knew I was coming.
00:09:31Oh, right.
00:09:33Yeah, my mom told me about this.
00:09:35Oh.
00:09:36Well, I don't mean to sound bold, but what if I told you your problems are over?
00:09:43What if I told you I'm just not interested?
00:09:45Look, I get it. You think this is a waste of time, and in some ways I agree.
00:09:48You do?
00:09:49I was told I'm your last chance to turn this ship around.
00:09:52Excuse me?
00:09:53Look, I came all the way here.
00:09:55At the very least, we can go for a nice dinner.
00:09:57Thanks, but I already ate.
00:09:59Here's your dinner, Kate.
00:10:03Perfect, thank you.
00:10:05We can go for a coffee in the morning.
00:10:07Or a smoothie. Do you prefer smoothies?
00:10:10Look, I really don't know how much clearer I can make this, but we are not going on a date.
00:10:15So, lovely to meet you. Have a nice night.
00:10:19A date?
00:10:20And Merry Christmas.
00:10:22I'm not here to ask you on a date.
00:10:26Aren't you from Akron?
00:10:27New York.
00:10:28Gary?
00:10:29Gabe.
00:10:30Gabe Carter.
00:10:32Empire.
00:10:33Corporate recovery.
00:10:37Hi. Kate Merriweather. Nice to meet you.
00:10:42Right.
00:10:44Yeah.
00:10:49I feel so silly. I had no idea you were with Empire.
00:10:52It's okay. We know who we are now and why we're here.
00:10:55Although I'm not sure how you can help.
00:10:58Wasn't my idea for you to come here.
00:11:00Oh, wasn't mine either.
00:11:02Think of me as your advisor.
00:11:05That's some big candy canes.
00:11:08Oh, we do make Brightwell the candy cane capital of the world.
00:11:10So I hear.
00:11:11And with the last two weeks before Christmas, it's our busiest time.
00:11:14Plus, December 26th is a big day for us as well.
00:11:17The day after Christmas?
00:11:18It's National Candy Cane Day.
00:11:20I had no idea.
00:11:21Well, now you do.
00:11:23I'm more of a National Pancake Day kind of guy.
00:11:27So, what makes Merry Bright viable?
00:11:30Well, our business model has been the same from the beginning.
00:11:32We're a seasonal company, so our busiest time is August through December.
00:11:36And most of our business comes from contracts with regional and national distributors.
00:11:41Just taking notes.
00:11:43I have some new ideas too, but these days I'm busy just trying to keep the place running.
00:11:48As I'm sure you've heard, it's my first year here as CEO.
00:11:51I had to take over from my Grandma Carol, who ran the place for 50 years.
00:11:54You had to take over?
00:11:55So this wasn't your idea?
00:11:59Let me try some product.
00:12:01Here you go.
00:12:04Where's yours?
00:12:05I do plenty of taste testing. I'm fine.
00:12:10Let's get right to the point.
00:12:11You're paying more for sugar on average.
00:12:13Why?
00:12:14Well, we've used the same farm for over 40 years.
00:12:16I figure it's not broken.
00:12:17Well, I guess that's my job to tell you that or not, right?
00:12:19Yeah, I think we're just fine in the sugar department.
00:12:23Okay.
00:12:26How about your workforce?
00:12:27Well, we employ about 40 to 60 people, depending on the time.
00:12:30Another way to save costs is to...
00:12:33What? Layoffs? Cutbacks?
00:12:36It's an option. Last resort, but it's an option.
00:12:39I think we're good.
00:12:40Listen, Kate, I don't mean to...
00:12:42Gabe, look, I'm just getting my feet wet around here.
00:12:46Okay, I haven't had a chance to put my stamp on anything.
00:12:49And no offense, but I don't really need you here right now.
00:12:53Well, no offense back, but I don't really want to be here either.
00:12:57But it's my job, and it looks like we're stuck together.
00:13:02Look, I have meetings the rest of the day, so why don't we talk tomorrow?
00:13:06Please, feel free to take a look around.
00:13:09Okay.
00:13:23I just don't think it's a good idea, him being here.
00:13:25What's wrong with it?
00:13:26He's suggesting things.
00:13:28To improve the company?
00:13:30Well, yes.
00:13:31To help us out?
00:13:32Yes.
00:13:33And that's not a good idea?
00:13:35He thinks our sugar prices are too high, that we should be getting it cheaper.
00:13:38What's wrong with that?
00:13:39Nothing.
00:13:40You know, Grandma Carol was loyal to our sugar producers for decades.
00:13:43And he's already talking cutbacks.
00:13:45So, you don't want to lay anybody off, and you don't want to buy cheaper ingredients?
00:13:49No.
00:13:50I mean, I would prefer to consolidate our departments more efficiently.
00:13:53You know, maybe source some of our ingredients a little...
00:13:59Maybe he's got some good points.
00:14:02I just want to see Mary and Bright get back to its full potential.
00:14:05We all do.
00:14:07Maybe you could use a little extra help.
00:14:10We did get off on the wrong foot.
00:14:12Maybe I should give him the benefit of the doubt.
00:14:15It can't hurt.
00:14:16I bet he wants to believe in this company as much as you do.
00:14:19Yeah.
00:14:20All right.
00:14:21Let's go find him.
00:14:22I'll introduce you.
00:14:24Maybe while he's here, we can introduce him to the community.
00:14:26Get to know some of the people.
00:14:27See the town.
00:14:28I think he'd actually really like it.
00:14:30It's a waste of time.
00:14:32This place is like a giant snow globe.
00:14:34Like living in a slow time bubble.
00:14:37Sarah, the whole business model is a dinosaur.
00:14:41And Kate, there's like, there's talking to a wall and then there's talking to a brick wall.
00:14:46This might be an untenable situation.
00:14:49I'm going to have to rethink everything.
00:14:51Gabe, you're my number one recovery expert.
00:14:53I know.
00:14:54The man with the Midas touch.
00:14:56Even Midas would have a tough time in Brightwell.
00:14:59Rule number one in this business is you can't fix what somebody doesn't want you to fix.
00:15:03Well, then your day one report should be interesting.
00:15:05I'm looking forward to it.
00:15:06It's going to be a lot of blank pages.
00:15:08Gabe, I know you don't want to be there.
00:15:11I can feel that eye roll through the phone.
00:15:14And you don't think a candy cane company is worth your time.
00:15:16But you might just surprise yourself.
00:15:19You never know what you might discover.
00:15:21Oh, it's a lovely tree this year.
00:15:32Huh?
00:15:33Kate, I said the tree's really nice this year.
00:15:38Oh, yeah.
00:15:40It's very festive.
00:15:41Too many candy canes?
00:15:43They are my life now.
00:15:45I guess I should get used to them, right?
00:15:48Yeah, I know you wanted to do other things.
00:15:51But you made Grandma's wish to keep the business and the family possible.
00:15:55And I know how proud she'd be of you.
00:15:59What do you think of the star?
00:16:01Did your dad give you the star?
00:16:04I called him last night.
00:16:06It's very nice.
00:16:07Yeah.
00:16:08I also brought some of Grandma's ornaments.
00:16:10Oh.
00:16:11Mm-hmm.
00:16:14Oh, I remember this one.
00:16:16Oh.
00:16:17Oh.
00:16:18Gotta go.
00:16:19Oh.
00:16:20Everything okay?
00:16:21Yeah.
00:16:22Um.
00:16:23Yes, I just, I have an event.
00:16:25I have an appointment.
00:16:27At this hour?
00:16:28Um, yes.
00:16:29Jennifer is stopping by.
00:16:31She's picking up a fruitcake.
00:16:33A Christmas fruitcake.
00:16:35You made a Christmas fruitcake?
00:16:37You don't even like fruitcake.
00:16:39Well, I'm turning over a new leaf.
00:16:41A fruitcake leaf.
00:16:42Yeah, exactly.
00:16:43Gotta go.
00:16:44Bye.
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00:17:17I didn't forget about you.
00:17:20Don't worry.
00:17:21You hear a little hand.
00:17:22Oh, you are excited.
00:17:25Wow.
00:17:26Excited.
00:17:27Here's your treat.
00:17:32Don't expect that all the time.
00:17:35Mind you, it's just certain times.
00:17:38Special times.
00:17:40This is so different for me, you know, having someone else in the house and don't get any
00:17:55ideas.
00:17:56I've been on my own for five years and I like it fine.
00:18:01Well, I'm going to go have my dinner now.
00:18:09Coming?
00:18:10Hey, it's Pete.
00:18:11Is Sam for my tea available?
00:18:12I think I crashed.
00:18:13Hi.
00:18:14Um, yeah, can you get him to call me when he has a chance, please?
00:18:16Hey, what's up?
00:18:17You called to see me?
00:18:18Yes, I did.
00:18:19Um, Sophie, I have to talk to you about something.
00:18:20It's important.
00:18:21Okay.
00:18:22I'll see you later.
00:18:23Bye.
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00:18:38OK.
00:18:39Is Gabe stopping by the factory today?
00:18:44Yeah, I'm looking forward to it.
00:18:48Like dental surgery.
00:18:49Depends on the dentist.
00:18:50Hey, can I talk to you for a second?
00:18:51Yeah.
00:18:52I noticed Pete's been online shopping for mountain bikes.
00:18:55He left his laptop open.
00:18:57OK.
00:18:58I think it's a Christmas gift for me.
00:19:01Well, that's great.
00:19:02You love biking.
00:19:03Well, that's true.
00:19:04but I'm... why is he getting me a big gift when I'd be happy with the tiniest little...
00:19:12Remember, Christmas is the best time.
00:19:15Well, why don't you just talk to him?
00:19:17You mean tell him I want him to propose? I can't do that.
00:19:21No, no, just, I don't know, feel things out. See if you're both in the same headspace.
00:19:25I think he wants to. I've tried to bring it up with him, but he just changes the subject.
00:19:31Maybe he's just nervous.
00:19:32Maybe. I want to talk to him about it, but at the same time, I need this to come from him.
00:19:36Right? Do you want me to talk to him? I mean, I'd be happy to.
00:19:40Would you? Yeah.
00:19:42I mean, not to put any pressure on him or anything.
00:19:43No, no, no, no. Of course not. I'll just see how he's feeling. I'll find a time to talk to him.
00:19:48That would be great. No problem.
00:19:50Good morning, ladies. A little hot chocolate to start your day.
00:19:54Oh, thank you. Thanks.
00:19:57I wanted to put some candy canes in there, but I didn't know where to find any.
00:20:03Well, should we get back to it?
00:20:05Yeah, yeah. Right this way.
00:20:09Depends on the dentist.
00:20:11You have a dentist appointment?
00:20:12No.
00:20:15Okay, let's talk about your company's strengths.
00:20:19Yeah.
00:20:21Gabe, before we get started, we got off on the wrong foot the other day, and the day before that.
00:20:28So, for the next few days, or however long you're here, I'd like to get on the right one.
00:20:35I'd like that very much.
00:20:38Great.
00:20:40So, low employee turnover. That's a really good sign.
00:20:43Yeah, I'm really proud of that. We're a big family here at Merry and Bright.
00:20:46Big family that loves making candy canes.
00:20:48That's right.
00:20:49Candy cane capital of the world.
00:20:51Oh, you remembered.
00:20:52Well, it's hard to miss.
00:20:53Right.
00:20:54Christmas is a big deal in this town.
00:20:56I'm sensing that.
00:20:59So, you spend your Christmases in New York, I assume?
00:21:02I don't really know where I'll be, honestly.
00:21:05Is New York home?
00:21:06Yes, but I basically live out of a suitcase.
00:21:09On the downside, I travel a lot over Christmas.
00:21:11I miss out on a lot of festivities, so I really don't know where I'll ever be.
00:21:14You know, a few times, I've even...
00:21:17You know, we should be talking about business.
00:21:19Establishing rapport is the key to any successful business relationship.
00:21:23Fair enough.
00:21:26I was going to say that I've even spent Christmas Day at the airport.
00:21:29On purpose?
00:21:30Nothing says Christmas like moving sidewalks and luggage carousels.
00:21:35But you know what? I love what I do.
00:21:37I bet everybody needs a home base.
00:21:40One day.
00:21:42So, given your resistance to cutting costs in certain areas...
00:21:45Have I been resistant?
00:21:47Another recommendation would be to generate alternative product ideas.
00:21:50Another way to cut costs is to increase potential profit.
00:21:54So, thank you for sending me this market research report.
00:21:56I hired a marketing firm when I first got here.
00:21:58We just get a clearer idea of where we stood.
00:22:00That's smart.
00:22:01So, national survey.
00:22:0285% recognize the Merriam-Bright brand name.
00:22:05So, strong brand recognition.
00:22:06That's... that's good.
00:22:0898% would try another candy that you produced.
00:22:11Kate, this... this is so weird.
00:22:1498% would try another candy that you produced.
00:22:17Kate, this... this is huge.
00:22:20Do you guys have any other products in your lineup?
00:22:23I might.
00:22:25Is it a secret?
00:22:26Well, if I told you, I might have to give you one.
00:22:32Deal.
00:22:36Here you go.
00:22:40What are these?
00:22:41Barber bowls.
00:22:42Stick candy that was invented in 1837.
00:22:45It's a inspiration for what we know today as the candy cane.
00:22:48Candy cane without the hook.
00:22:50Yeah, we started making them as a nostalgic treat,
00:22:54specifically for the Christmas jubilee.
00:22:55What is that?
00:22:56Well, it's our big Christmas event here in town.
00:22:58You probably won't be here for it, but there's food and dancing.
00:23:01The whole community really comes together.
00:23:02In fact, the Brightwell Christmas season kicks off tonight
00:23:05with the tree lighting at the old mill.
00:23:07I get to push the button.
00:23:08It's my second time.
00:23:10Sounds like an honor.
00:23:12It is.
00:23:13Does Marian Bright make any other types of candy?
00:23:16Carol was a very strong-willed woman.
00:23:18Translation?
00:23:19Stubborn?
00:23:20She knew what worked and she stuck with it.
00:23:23Look, I've consulted for some of the biggest candy and chocolate companies in the country,
00:23:28and it all boils down to this.
00:23:30Marian Bright can no longer exist off of candy canes alone,
00:23:33with or without the hooks.
00:23:37Gabe, of course I thought about expanding the product line since I've been here.
00:23:40So what are you waiting for?
00:23:41Waiting? I've only been here a year.
00:23:43And?
00:23:44And these things take time.
00:23:46My main focus has been getting the company back on track.
00:23:48You mean your candy market's overcrowded.
00:23:49While also respecting my family's methods and traditions.
00:23:50And so it's changing, so you either change with it or you...
00:23:54Right.
00:23:55Especially since we have a dinosaur business model.
00:23:58It's hard living in a snow globe, though.
00:23:59You know, it's a slow time bubble.
00:24:02You overheard me.
00:24:03It's like talking to a brick wall.
00:24:04I was frustrated.
00:24:06I... I didn't mean any of that.
00:24:09I'm sorry.
00:24:09It's okay.
00:24:12I know we have to change.
00:24:14Diversity of product is one option.
00:24:17Alternative confections like...
00:24:21Chocolate.
00:24:22Chocolate?
00:24:23I'm just tossing out ideas.
00:24:24You know, exploring options together.
00:24:27Can I show you something?
00:24:35Well, what do you think?
00:24:38Wow!
00:24:40This reminds me of Santa's workshop.
00:24:42Or my favorite toy store in New York.
00:24:47I like to come in here when I've had a rough day at work, you know?
00:24:50Reminds me of why I'm doing what I'm doing.
00:24:52I also like to end all the public tours in here.
00:24:54You do tours?
00:24:56Yeah, I do.
00:24:57My grandma Carol started to do them and it's a tradition I like to keep alive.
00:25:00That's her?
00:25:02Yep.
00:25:02She looks sweet.
00:25:05With a no-nonsense business side.
00:25:06Wow, I can tell a lot about her from the photo.
00:25:10Very familiar with that type.
00:25:13Not sure how she'd feel about Empire though.
00:25:16Well, I hope she'd approve.
00:25:19I'm just trying to help.
00:25:23You know, I got my MBA in California and I was actually working at a big marketing firm
00:25:29in Sacramento when I got the call about my grandma.
00:25:33It's honestly not what I thought I'd be doing.
00:25:42Life happens when you least expect it.
00:25:49Yeah.
00:25:55Well, I have a lot of meetings this afternoon, so give me a lot to think about.
00:26:00Yeah.
00:26:02But I'm going to go.
00:26:03I'll see you later.
00:26:05Yeah.
00:26:06Oh, you know, I was going to ask, are you planning on going to the Christmas tree lighting
00:26:12later?
00:26:13I mean, you're probably busy.
00:26:14Yeah, I have a lot of work I got to catch up on.
00:26:18Yeah, of course.
00:26:20I'll see you later.
00:26:22See you later.
00:27:00Yeah.
00:27:10I'll be back soon.
00:27:13It's just the tree lighting.
00:27:14Takes five seconds.
00:27:17Don't be difficult.
00:27:19You have your toys.
00:27:20You have your treats.
00:27:21You have your water.
00:27:22You'll be fine.
00:27:30We are just going to hang out over here on the fringes.
00:27:46All right, this will be fun.
00:27:47It's your first tree lighting.
00:27:50Can you see?
00:27:51Okay, you know what?
00:27:52Let's go back down.
00:27:53Let's go back down.
00:27:54Let's go on back.
00:27:55We're going to go back in the carriage.
00:27:57Please welcome Kate Merriweather.
00:28:02Hey, everyone.
00:28:03I am so excited and honored to get to push the button a second time.
00:28:07It's so great to see everyone here on such a beautiful night.
00:28:09So are we ready to light the tree?
00:28:12All right, ready?
00:28:15One, two, three.
00:28:22Wait, Gabe, come up here.
00:28:25You do it.
00:28:26Come on, Gabe.
00:28:29Gabe Carter, everyone.
00:28:42All right, let's try this again.
00:28:44One, two, three.
00:28:56Well done.
00:28:58It's pretty nice.
00:29:01And this is the booth we sponsor every year.
00:29:04That's nice.
00:29:04Hey, Kate.
00:29:06Hi, sorry.
00:29:07Hi.
00:29:08Um, have you had a chance to talk to...
00:29:12Oh, oh, sorry.
00:29:13No, I meant to.
00:29:14The bike is in his shopping cart.
00:29:16We're in a definite situation here.
00:29:19Right, I'm on it.
00:29:23Um, will you excuse me for just a minute?
00:29:25I'll be quick.
00:29:25Yeah.
00:29:31Hey, Pete.
00:29:32Oh, hey, Kate.
00:29:32Nice assist on passing the tree lighting button.
00:29:34Thanks, thanks.
00:29:35Can I talk to you for a sec?
00:29:37Yeah, these will stay hot.
00:29:38Sophie just loves this milk cranberry cider.
00:29:40It is delicious.
00:29:43So speaking of Sophie, how many Christmases have you guys been together now?
00:29:46Oh, it's probably four now.
00:29:48Three.
00:29:49No, this Christmas will make it four.
00:29:50It's a good sign, right?
00:29:52Really? Of what?
00:29:54That there will be more Christmases to come.
00:29:56Together.
00:29:57Depends on how I do in the gifting department this year.
00:30:00Oh, well, I don't think it really matters.
00:30:02No, I was just kidding.
00:30:05I think I've done okay over the years.
00:30:07Had the ice skates and the espresso maker and the Chia Pet.
00:30:11Yeah, those are all things that people need.
00:30:14Maybe not the Chia Pet, but...
00:30:16Anyway, what I'm trying to say is, um,
00:30:18you know, Christmas gifts are a way to say I love you, right?
00:30:22Yeah.
00:30:23Okay, so what makes I love you this Christmas different from all the rest?
00:30:28I guess this Christmas it would be more like I love you forever.
00:30:32Really?
00:30:33Okay, well, I think there's something you could definitely buy that would tell a young lady that.
00:30:38Oh, and I think I have it.
00:30:40Top of the line mountain bike.
00:30:43I was thinking maybe something smaller that she could wear.
00:30:49A bike helmet?
00:30:51No, no, something she could wear all the time.
00:30:55Jewelry?
00:30:55Bingo.
00:30:58But what kind of jewelry?
00:31:02Pete.
00:31:04Okay, I'm walking away now.
00:31:06Just like that.
00:31:14Oh, hey.
00:31:15Hey.
00:31:16Hot cocoa?
00:31:17Thanks.
00:31:18Everything okay?
00:31:21Yeah, fine.
00:31:23So, uh, chocolate or peppermint?
00:31:26Which do you like better?
00:31:28I have to choose one?
00:31:29They go so well together.
00:31:33So, how'd it feel?
00:31:37Lighting the tree?
00:31:38Yeah.
00:31:39It felt great.
00:31:41It was a real honor.
00:31:44Sure.
00:31:46So did it ever not work?
00:31:48The button?
00:31:49Yes, the infamous blackout of 1993.
00:31:53The mayor pushed the button and not only did the lights not work,
00:31:55but the power in the area went out for about two days.
00:31:58Really?
00:31:59Yeah, it was not perfect, but stars were really beautiful that night.
00:32:05Kate, I wanted to ask you something.
00:32:12Is that my mom?
00:32:14Where's she going in such a hurry?
00:32:17The gym, maybe?
00:32:19Gym?
00:32:20Yeah, I got a gym bag.
00:32:21It looks exactly like that.
00:32:24Didn't even know she was working out.
00:32:26Anyway, I have a bunch of reports I have to do tomorrow,
00:32:29but I was wondering if maybe we could catch up?
00:32:32Over dinner?
00:32:33That's what I was thinking.
00:32:36Great.
00:32:38Great, but it doesn't have to be a...
00:32:40No, no.
00:32:41We'll just be taking a break.
00:32:43Yeah.
00:32:43Yeah.
00:32:43Just clear our heads.
00:32:46Yeah.
00:32:49Oh, what do you mean you're struggling?
00:32:53I guess it's the first time for everything.
00:32:55I don't know.
00:32:56It's like a writer's block.
00:32:59You know, call it corporate consulting block.
00:33:02Just this assignment is different.
00:33:05How so?
00:33:06I'm used to being in an office or a hotel room.
00:33:08I'm not used to being on the company ground floor.
00:33:11And?
00:33:12And?
00:33:13And there's papers.
00:33:16Just tons of... tons of paper.
00:33:19Nothing's electronic.
00:33:20Is that the only reason?
00:33:23I don't know.
00:33:24Just...
00:33:25I can't... I can't clear my head.
00:33:30I pushed the button at the Brightwell cheerleading ceremony.
00:33:33The what?
00:33:34I've never felt anything like this before.
00:33:37It was just so festive.
00:33:41And everyone was so welcoming.
00:33:43It was like I belonged.
00:33:44And I do not belong in Brightwell.
00:33:49And who organized all of this?
00:33:51Kate.
00:33:52Kate Mayweather.
00:33:53Well, I think maybe I see another reason why you can't get any work done.
00:33:59What do you... what do you mean?
00:34:01I didn't say anything.
00:34:02You've said enough.
00:34:05Call it an instinct.
00:34:12Hey.
00:34:14Pete.
00:34:14Yeah.
00:34:15I've got a question for you.
00:34:16Sure.
00:34:17What's your best restaurant in town?
00:34:19Outside of your fine dining establishment here, of course.
00:34:22The Elegant Elk is always a good choice.
00:34:25Actually, there's a better one.
00:34:27Stanton's?
00:34:28What?
00:34:29You suggested Stanton's restaurant?
00:34:30We wanted the best.
00:34:32Kate hasn't been back there since... you know?
00:34:35No, I don't know.
00:34:36Since Josh...
00:34:39Josh was at the place that Kate didn't...
00:34:41I know I should have stuck with Elegant Elk.
00:34:45Yeah.
00:35:02Hi.
00:35:03Hi.
00:35:04You look nice.
00:35:07Thanks, you look nice too.
00:35:09Everything okay?
00:35:11Yeah, yeah, fine.
00:35:13Shall we?
00:35:13Yeah, after you.
00:35:20You know, I'm actually having a really good time with you tonight.
00:35:23So am I.
00:35:24I honestly wasn't sure that I would.
00:35:26Not because of you or anything.
00:35:29You're actually quite charming.
00:35:31What?
00:35:32What was that?
00:35:33Challenging.
00:35:34I think you were about to say charming.
00:35:36I was not.
00:35:37Oh no, no, I think you were.
00:35:38Well, I never said it, so I guess we'll never know.
00:35:41No, I do feel like I can open up to you a bit though.
00:35:47Well, that's... that's a good thing.
00:35:51So what's on your mind?
00:35:55I was a little distracted when I first got here.
00:35:58I knew something was up.
00:36:01Last time I was at this restaurant, about a year ago, and I got proposed to.
00:36:06Oh.
00:36:07Yeah, and I said no.
00:36:09Really?
00:36:10I'm... I'm so sorry.
00:36:11I had no idea.
00:36:13How could you?
00:36:14It's fine.
00:36:15Yeah, Josh and I had met at school.
00:36:17Then we moved to Sacramento.
00:36:18And that's when you got the call about Marian Bright.
00:36:22But he wanted you to stay in California.
00:36:25You're good at this.
00:36:26Yeah, then he popped the question out of the blue.
00:36:29About a year ago on December 21st.
00:36:32I always knew deep down he wasn't the right one.
00:36:35I don't think I ever really admitted it to myself, you know?
00:36:39I mean, not until there was a tiny box with a little shiny ring staring back at me.
00:36:44It was hard, but I had a choice and I made it.
00:36:48Well, it seems like you made the right one.
00:36:52Yeah, I think so.
00:36:54Have you talked to him since?
00:36:55Yeah, we talk sometimes.
00:36:57He got engaged.
00:36:58He seems really happy.
00:36:59I'm happy for him.
00:37:03I guess I hadn't moved on as much as I thought.
00:37:09You know, it takes time.
00:37:13Everybody's different.
00:37:15At least, that's my experience.
00:37:21Yeah, I guess I opened that one up.
00:37:23There's no going back now.
00:37:25Well, my mother is a bit of a matchmaker.
00:37:30That's another thing we have in common.
00:37:32Oh.
00:37:33Well, Veronica, she came from the right family.
00:37:37She belonged to the right social circles, went to the right school.
00:37:41But we just, we weren't right for each other.
00:37:45Broke off our engagement after six months.
00:37:47Shouldn't make you happy.
00:37:50You know, you can feel it in your heart.
00:37:56It's funny, I think sometimes the heart can tell us more than any
00:37:59spreadsheet or book ever could.
00:38:00But the trouble is learning how to read it.
00:38:07Well, that was a really lovely dinner.
00:38:10And thanks to Empire for treating.
00:38:12Our pleasure.
00:38:15Well, this is me.
00:38:22Oh, here, this is for you.
00:38:26You didn't have to.
00:38:27No, no, please.
00:38:28I made them for everyone at Merry and Bright for the holidays.
00:38:33Okay.
00:38:38Uh, it's a thought that counts.
00:38:43Good night.
00:38:44Good night.
00:39:07And put it up over the top.
00:39:25Perfect.
00:39:26Maybe a little more on that side.
00:39:28Oh, tangled there.
00:39:32Wow.
00:39:32You guys aren't kidding around with this Christmas jubilee.
00:39:36Look who's here.
00:39:37This is gorgeous.
00:39:39Thanks.
00:39:39We're about 10 days out.
00:39:41We decided to use the woods for party supplies this year.
00:39:43So cedar wreaths, pine cones, and swags.
00:39:45My mom's in charge of decorations.
00:39:47Oh, that's my mom, Joy.
00:39:49Mom, this is Gabe.
00:39:50Oh, hi.
00:39:51The consultant.
00:39:52Nice to meet you.
00:39:53So what are you doing here?
00:39:55Well, I tried your chocolates last night and they're amazing.
00:39:59Thanks.
00:39:59Just for fun, really.
00:40:01It's a peppermint candy recipe with some handmade chocolate.
00:40:03Nothing too original.
00:40:05Oh, I gotta run.
00:40:06It was very nice meeting you.
00:40:08Jennifer's picking up some snickerdoodles.
00:40:11Nice to meet you, too.
00:40:12She's gotten really fast.
00:40:14Jim's paying off.
00:40:16So I was thinking about the Kraft chocolate market, which is huge right now.
00:40:21This could be the break we've been looking for.
00:40:23You want to turn Merry and Bright to a chocolate company?
00:40:25No, no, not at all.
00:40:26I mean, exploring a year-round alternate revenue source to better compete in the market.
00:40:33Yeah, I love chocolate, but know that it's really who we are.
00:40:36We can't really afford the money for new machines right now.
00:40:39That's why you need an investor.
00:40:40And I happen to know the biggest one there is.
00:40:43Royce Rutherford.
00:40:44Burmax Food Enterprises.
00:40:45What, you know Royce Rutherford?
00:40:47I do.
00:40:48I just finished a big contract with him.
00:40:49Burmax is huge.
00:40:51But they don't actually make any food.
00:40:53No, they just buy and invest in smaller companies that make the products.
00:40:56Merry and Bright isn't for sale.
00:40:58Yes, but I know for a fact he's looking to invest in a company that can produce
00:41:02an artisan chocolate product.
00:41:04Expand your lineup.
00:41:06Can you make other flavors?
00:41:08Yeah, probably.
00:41:09I know grandma's got some old recipes.
00:41:12How about three or four different kinds?
00:41:14How about six or eight?
00:41:15How about you help me?
00:41:17Deal.
00:41:36Kate.
00:41:36Hi.
00:41:37I'm sorry I didn't call.
00:41:37I thought I just did.
00:41:38Just one second.
00:41:40Mom?
00:41:44Sorry about that.
00:41:45Is everything okay?
00:41:46Yeah, fine.
00:41:49Are you sure?
00:41:51Okay, why don't we just talk out here?
00:41:54I could use the fresh air.
00:41:55Uh, sure.
00:41:58You sure you're okay?
00:41:59I'm fine, I'm fine.
00:42:00It's just so crisp.
00:42:03You'd tell me if something was wrong, right?
00:42:05Of course, of course.
00:42:07There's nothing wrong.
00:42:09I promise.
00:42:10Okay, uh, well, I wanted to see if I could borrow grandma's old recipe book if that's all right.
00:42:15Oh, sure.
00:42:17I'll get it for you.
00:42:17Oh, great, thanks.
00:42:28It's grandma Carol's old recipe book.
00:42:30It goes all the way back to her very first candy canes.
00:42:33I haven't looked at this in years.
00:42:35Oh, wow, you know, I know she's got some good chocolate ideas in here.
00:42:44Look at you.
00:42:49I used to love these.
00:42:50Gingerbread candy canes.
00:42:52She used to make these for us when I was a kid at Christmas.
00:42:54I'm gonna have one forever.
00:42:56Did she ever make any of these for the company?
00:42:58No, no, but she liked to experiment on the side.
00:43:01I was a happy little guinea pig as a kid.
00:43:03No kidding.
00:43:03Sweet Christmas bonus.
00:43:06Oh, here we go.
00:43:09Oh, wow, these look interesting.
00:43:12Coconut buttercream.
00:43:15French toast chocolate.
00:43:16Butter and maple syrup.
00:43:18Looks delicious.
00:43:21Well, welcome to the Merriweather kitchen, Mr. Carter.
00:43:26Am I supposed to wear this?
00:43:27Yeah, I think you might need it.
00:43:30Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:43:32Whoa.
00:43:34Oh, hi, Barb.
00:43:35Joy, Merriweather, did you get a dog?
00:43:38This is a present for Kate.
00:43:40I'm giving her a surprise at the Jubilee on Christmas Eve.
00:43:43Oh, sweet.
00:43:44Well, I won't tell anyone.
00:43:46Mom's the word.
00:43:48Thanks.
00:43:48Here you go.
00:43:51You did such a good job.
00:43:53Yes, you did.
00:43:54That's a good boy.
00:43:55Such a good boy.
00:43:56Oh, okay.
00:44:03What is it?
00:44:03What is it?
00:44:10Sorry.
00:44:10Sorry.
00:44:21Hey.
00:44:22What?
00:44:24Quality control.
00:44:25So, verdict?
00:44:27Oh, man, you can really taste the French toast.
00:44:29It's amazing.
00:44:31Well, let's hope Burmak's foods feels the same.
00:44:33I'm sure Royce was looking forward to trying these.
00:44:35He's your classic chocolate snob.
00:44:37Actually, it's more his wife.
00:44:39Well, women do have exceptional taste in chocolate.
00:44:50Reindeer socks.
00:44:51I like reindeer.
00:44:52You like all kinds of reindeer or just Santa's?
00:44:55Well, Santa's get all the hype, but I like them all.
00:44:59Well, you could have one as a pet.
00:45:02I don't think my neighbors would appreciate that.
00:45:04They might be okay with a dog, though.
00:45:06You want to get a dog?
00:45:07I do.
00:45:08I have my eye on this really cute little rescue at the shelter.
00:45:11Somebody got to him before I did.
00:45:13You snooze, you lose, right?
00:45:15I guess it's like that with all kinds of relationships.
00:45:18It's all about the timing.
00:45:21Maybe it's a sign.
00:45:23A sign?
00:45:25Yeah, I'm not ready.
00:45:26Hey, it's for a dog.
00:45:30Right.
00:45:31I mean, with everything I've got going on with the business.
00:45:33Right, right.
00:45:35Yeah.
00:45:38Gabe.
00:45:39Yes?
00:45:41Thank you for helping.
00:45:43It was fun.
00:45:45I mean, with the chocolate, with the company.
00:45:49I really appreciate it.
00:45:51And I think Grandma Carol would, too.
00:45:53You're welcome.
00:45:56The last thing I expected was to end up here in Brightwell.
00:46:01I know the feeling.
00:46:03For somebody to want to be here.
00:46:07I'm happy to be here.
00:46:10I'm happy, too.
00:46:16I am exhausted.
00:46:19Yeah, yeah, it's getting late, right?
00:46:22I have a bunch of phone calls I have to make.
00:46:23New York never sleeps.
00:46:25So they say.
00:46:29I'll have my office book our tickets in the morning.
00:46:33Our tickets?
00:46:33We leave Tuesday for New York.
00:46:38What's so funny?
00:46:39I thought you just said we leave Tuesday for New York.
00:46:42I did.
00:46:43Our presentation at Burmax in Manhattan.
00:46:46Seriously?
00:46:47Mary and Bright Chocolate.
00:46:48Royce wants to see us right away.
00:46:51I thought I...
00:46:52Didn't I say something to you?
00:46:55Must have slipped my mind.
00:46:57That is some slip.
00:46:59I thought you would be going.
00:47:00You and Royce know each other so well.
00:47:02It's your product.
00:47:03Your company.
00:47:05And I am not a salesman.
00:47:06Sure, but I'm a little rusty on my pitch and presentation.
00:47:10I've been out of the game.
00:47:11It's like riding a bike.
00:47:13You'll do great.
00:47:15Never been to New York.
00:47:16Kate, this is a golden opportunity.
00:47:21Burmax is such a big deal.
00:47:23Yes.
00:47:25It is.
00:47:27Sometimes you just have to be bold.
00:47:29Take a chance.
00:47:32What if he says no?
00:47:34Why say that?
00:47:35Because it's possible.
00:47:36Yes, but...
00:47:37What if I let everybody down?
00:47:39Mary and Bright.
00:47:40Myself.
00:47:42I'm trying to honor my family's legacy.
00:47:45And I know the company needs to change.
00:47:48I just don't know what the right thing to do is.
00:47:51You can't win if you don't play.
00:47:52If you don't want to do it, I'll let Royce know.
00:47:56But I need to know soon.
00:48:02Have a nice night.
00:48:16Oh no.
00:48:19Uh, hey Pete, what do you have in the box?
00:48:22Please tell me it's not a mountain bike.
00:48:23New pillows for the rooms.
00:48:25These ones have reindeer on them.
00:48:27Nice, I like them.
00:48:28Thanks.
00:48:29So I wanted to ask, how'd Sophie's Christmas present go?
00:48:33Oh, I spent over an hour in the jewelry store.
00:48:36I finally picked one, but I wanted to show you a picture before I bought it.
00:48:40Oh, no, no, don't do that.
00:48:41Okay, just you be confident.
00:48:43This is your choice and your decision.
00:48:46Oh, it's uh, it's an infinity symbol.
00:48:50It literally says forever.
00:48:53Yeah, it's uh, it's a beautiful necklace.
00:48:59But?
00:49:00Okay, I can't do this anymore, Pete.
00:49:02Are you gonna ask Sophie to marry you or what?
00:49:07What?
00:49:07Kate, I'm not that clueless.
00:49:09I get what's going on.
00:49:10You certainly have a weird way of showing it.
00:49:12Part of it's an act.
00:49:13What do you mean?
00:49:16I'm scared, Kate.
00:49:17What do you have to be scared of?
00:49:18She loves you.
00:49:19And I love her too.
00:49:20I'm crazy about her.
00:49:21Okay, then what's the issue?
00:49:24What if I propose and she says no?
00:49:29That, that is not gonna happen.
00:49:32Proposals are such a big deal.
00:49:33They take, take planning and, and thought.
00:49:36Well, yeah, but every proposal is different.
00:49:38You know, from the jumbotron at a basketball game to the...
00:49:42Oh, that, that was a very big example.
00:49:45Don't.
00:49:45Something smaller can be just as lovely.
00:49:48Maybe, I mean, is there a place that you two have special memories together?
00:49:52Yes, there is.
00:49:55Okay, good.
00:49:58It's okay to be scared.
00:49:59Just don't let it stop you from living your life or being happy, you know?
00:50:02Be bold.
00:50:03Take a chance.
00:50:08Where's Gabe?
00:50:09He was in the lounge last I saw.
00:50:10Great, thanks.
00:50:17Hi.
00:50:19Hi.
00:50:24So, this code will be okay in New York?
00:50:35I was hoping you'd say yes.
00:50:37Tickets are booked.
00:50:37We're leaving at 6am tomorrow morning.
00:50:39Wow, that's, that's early.
00:50:43What's up?
00:50:45Can I be honest with you?
00:50:46Yeah, yeah, of course.
00:50:48I've actually never been to New York.
00:50:50What, really?
00:50:51Yeah.
00:50:52It's like any city, only more so.
00:50:58But you have to be careful there.
00:51:02It's easy to fall in love with.
00:51:10Another snowflake.
00:51:15You have your toothbrush, you have your water bottle,
00:51:17you have your treats.
00:51:19My treats?
00:51:20Not your snacks.
00:51:22Mom, I'm fine.
00:51:24Uh, maybe, maybe a nice dress for a night out.
00:51:27Mom, relax.
00:51:28I've got everything handled, okay?
00:51:33What is going on with you lately?
00:51:35What do you mean?
00:51:36I think I know what's going on.
00:51:38You do?
00:51:39Yeah.
00:51:40And it's great.
00:51:42I don't know why you have to hide it and make all these excuses.
00:51:45I wanted to surprise you.
00:51:48Mom, I'm really happy that you're going back to the gym.
00:51:54I know you haven't been in a while, so there must be all kinds of new emotions,
00:51:57you know, feeling like a new person.
00:51:59It's okay.
00:52:01You know, when I get back from New York, why don't we go for jogs like we used to?
00:52:04Yeah, that would be great.
00:52:05Yeah?
00:52:05I'm really happy for you.
00:52:09Have a great time in New York.
00:52:11I will.
00:52:15Tracy!
00:52:16Mr. Carter.
00:52:18Kate Merriweather.
00:52:18Hi.
00:52:19Pleasure.
00:52:19Nice to meet you.
00:52:20All the best, Mr. Redford.
00:52:21I know you're both here.
00:52:33So, how's it going?
00:52:39Good.
00:52:43So, how do you feel?
00:52:47Nervous.
00:52:48That's good.
00:52:49It means you're excited.
00:52:50You care.
00:52:53You look calm.
00:52:55Well, looks can be deceiving.
00:52:57If I was to say I was calm, I'd be lying.
00:52:59If you were to say.
00:53:00Were.
00:53:01Well, were is preferable to was when speaking in the hypothetical.
00:53:04School teacher mom.
00:53:07Look.
00:53:08One thing about Royce.
00:53:09He can be tough.
00:53:11How tough?
00:53:12Mr. Redford is ready for you.
00:53:14I got your back.
00:53:19Merri and Bright's cocoa confections would have extensive appeal in the retail market.
00:53:23Our goal is to capitalize not only on our loyal customer base,
00:53:26but also on high-end and high-traffic clients as well.
00:53:29Places like hotels, resorts, airports, and specialty shops.
00:53:33So, I'm a little unclear.
00:53:36You'd like to make chocolates, but you're a candy cane company.
00:53:39Yes.
00:53:40This would be as a year-round alternative to our current lineup.
00:53:43A current lineup that just has candy canes.
00:53:47Correct.
00:53:49We're looking to diversify.
00:53:50You know, in today's market.
00:53:52Today's market has no time for companies with identity issues.
00:53:55People want a clean, simple, bite-sized story.
00:53:59What's your story?
00:54:02Do you know who you are?
00:54:06Yes.
00:54:08Yes, I do.
00:54:09We're Merri and Bright.
00:54:11Family-owned and operated for over 50 years.
00:54:14We do one thing, and we do it well.
00:54:17But sometimes that's not enough.
00:54:20I made these chocolates with Gabe from a trusted family recipe, and we had a great time.
00:54:27I think they're really special, so try them, don't try them.
00:54:31Your choice.
00:54:32Try them, don't try them.
00:54:34Your choice.
00:54:35I'm fine either way.
00:54:40All right.
00:54:42Let's give these chocolates a day in court.
00:54:47What's this one?
00:54:48Coconut buttercream.
00:54:56It's, um...
00:54:59Okay.
00:55:00Okay?
00:55:03It's okay.
00:55:09Royce is hard to read.
00:55:12He'll give us a call back in a day or so.
00:55:14I thought you did really well.
00:55:16Thanks.
00:55:18It felt really good.
00:55:20I was worried.
00:55:21You know, I brought you all the way over here, and if nothing came of it, then it would just
00:55:25all be for...
00:55:25It wouldn't be for nothing, Gabe.
00:55:28I mean, you know, doing that pitch not only reminded me of why I love business, but something
00:55:33about being in that room, pitching my grandmother's recipes, I just felt really connected to the
00:55:38company, you know?
00:55:39Mary and Bright really meant something to me.
00:55:42That's great.
00:55:44Yeah.
00:55:45And I'm in New York at Christmas time, you know?
00:55:48Thanks to you.
00:55:50Yeah, you know what?
00:55:51We are.
00:55:51We get the rest of the day.
00:55:52Why don't we make the best of it?
00:55:54Okay.
00:55:55Any ideas?
00:55:57Yeah, I think I do.
00:56:01Okay.
00:56:01Follow me.
00:56:06Wow.
00:56:08I can see why you love this toy store.
00:56:11I spent hours here as a kid growing up.
00:56:14Dream of all the toys I would buy.
00:56:17Couldn't afford much back then.
00:56:20My mom, she worked three jobs when I was growing up.
00:56:23Raised me on her own.
00:56:25And put herself through business school and then somehow found the time to get Empire
00:56:28off the ground.
00:56:29She started out helping small local companies and took off pretty quickly.
00:56:34Wait, your mom founded Empire?
00:56:38That's right.
00:56:39So your mom is the CEO of Empire?
00:56:42Sarah Carter.
00:56:43We're a family-run business too.
00:56:46Wow.
00:56:47I guess you can come in here and buy any toy you want now.
00:56:50And I do.
00:56:51Go ahead, pick, pick a few out.
00:56:53I donate them all to the Toys for Tots charity.
00:56:55They keep the hamper in the front.
00:56:58Oh, nice.
00:57:03You know, Sophie would love this store.
00:57:05My mom would too, actually.
00:57:07All I can hear her now, she's gonna say you went all the way to New York and all you did
00:57:09was go to a toy store.
00:57:10But we've got that party tonight.
00:57:13Wait, what party?
00:57:14Oops.
00:57:16Wait, what, what party?
00:57:17Must have slipped my mind.
00:57:19Gabe, we seriously need to work on this memory of yours.
00:57:21What party are you talking about?
00:57:48Hi.
00:57:56Hi.
00:57:58Hi.
00:57:59Thanks.
00:58:01Wow, this is, it's really something.
00:58:04Yeah, yeah, my mother does Christmas really well.
00:58:07I can't believe I finally made it back for one of her parties.
00:58:12Uh, Kate Merriweather?
00:58:14Meet Sarah Carter, CEO of Empire Corporate Recovery.
00:58:17Pleasure to meet you.
00:58:18We spoke on the phone.
00:58:19I'm so glad you could come.
00:58:20Your home is lovely.
00:58:22I hope everything went well with the Burmex presentation today.
00:58:25Yeah, I think it went well.
00:58:27Good to hear.
00:58:28You too, excuse me.
00:58:29Yeah.
00:58:41What?
00:58:43I feel a little...
00:58:45Hmm.
00:58:46Out of place?
00:58:48Hmm.
00:58:50You know, if this was a date, now would be the time you'd ask me to dance.
00:58:53If this were a date.
00:58:57Were is preferable to was when speaking hypothetically?
00:59:01If I was speaking hypothetically.
00:59:08Shall we, Miss Merriweather?
00:59:11Charmed, Mr. Carter.
00:59:15Okay.
00:59:19So?
00:59:22Enjoying your first New York party?
00:59:25So far, I like it.
00:59:26The dancing's nice.
00:59:29Well, dancing can get tricky.
00:59:31How so?
00:59:32It can get, um...
00:59:34What?
00:59:35Nothing.
00:59:36You were gonna say it.
00:59:37No, I wasn't.
00:59:39Starts with an R.
00:59:40Relaxing?
00:59:41No, romantic.
00:59:43What?
00:59:44Yes, you were definitely gonna say romantic.
00:59:45Well, I never said it, so we'll never know for sure.
00:59:53You know, when I was a kid, my dad used to bring me back posters from all of his business trips.
00:59:58Did your dad live in Brightwell?
01:00:00He used to.
01:00:02He lives overseas now.
01:00:03Parents have been divorced about five years.
01:00:06But, um, this one time, I remember he brought me back a poster of the New York City skyline.
01:00:11I had it in my room, and I used to lay in bed just
01:00:14imagining what it would be like to be in the center of all that, you know?
01:00:17All the lights, all the people.
01:00:20It was pretty enchanting.
01:00:23And now I'm actually here.
01:00:24Is the real thing compared to everything you imagined?
01:00:30Mm-hmm.
01:00:38I want to show you something.
01:00:41What?
01:00:49Wow.
01:00:50This place goes on forever.
01:00:54It's pretty cool, huh?
01:00:55Yeah.
01:00:59Is this what you wanted to show me?
01:01:02What do you think?
01:01:04I think it's the least New York-y thing I've seen since I've been here.
01:01:08You're probably right.
01:01:10Wow, though.
01:01:11Really reminds me of the old mill with the pine trees and everything.
01:01:15Like the one we lit up.
01:01:16You lit up.
01:01:19I didn't want to say anything, but
01:01:22when we first got to that tree lighting ceremony,
01:01:25I saw the barn and the trees, the whole atmosphere, the feeling of the place.
01:01:32It immediately reminded me of this.
01:01:35Where is this place, really?
01:01:37Nowhere.
01:01:38It's made up.
01:01:39How do you know?
01:01:41Because my dad painted it.
01:01:44Oh, your dad.
01:01:45Yeah, a long time ago.
01:01:47It was a Christmas present hung in my room forever when I was a kid.
01:01:52I'd stared at it for what seemed like hours.
01:01:55Imagining a place like this, it seemed so magical.
01:02:01You know, the colorful sky, the snowy pines.
01:02:06I had never been in the countryside as a kid.
01:02:10I just had to trust that I was there.
01:02:19And you found it.
01:02:23Yeah, I did.
01:02:38Gabe?
01:02:40Gabe?
01:02:41Uh, the Maguires are here.
01:02:43I thought you might want to...
01:02:45Thanks, great.
01:02:50Well.
01:02:51Oh.
01:02:54I think that's my cue to leave.
01:02:56Now?
01:02:56Yeah, I have an early flight.
01:02:58Right.
01:03:00But this trip was, was really special.
01:03:04Really.
01:03:05And quite inspiring.
01:03:07Even if the pitch didn't go our way.
01:03:09We'll figure something out.
01:03:11About the business, or?
01:03:16It was a nice moment.
01:03:18I thought so too.
01:03:19But let's call it what it was.
01:03:21It was a magical night.
01:03:24You live here and you travel all over the country.
01:03:27I'm in Brightwell.
01:03:28I'm really busy with the business right now.
01:03:30Kate, I, I understand.
01:03:35You're not ready for a dog.
01:03:40Right.
01:03:41Why don't I walk you out?
01:03:43Get you a cab.
01:03:45Okay.
01:03:57Okay, so we're good here.
01:04:01Hey, Soph.
01:04:02Oh, hi, Kate.
01:04:03Didn't know you'd be in today.
01:04:04How was New York?
01:04:06It was everything I hoped it would be.
01:04:08Maybe more.
01:04:09And the pitch?
01:04:11Went okay.
01:04:12I haven't heard back from Mr. Rutherford yet.
01:04:14You know what?
01:04:14Actually, I'd like to send him a thank you gift from Mary and Bright.
01:04:17I don't know what I want to do yet, though.
01:04:18So let me think about it.
01:04:19Sure.
01:04:27Hello.
01:04:28Hey.
01:04:29Royce Rutherford.
01:04:30Royce, let me guess.
01:04:32You try more of the chocolates and you love them?
01:04:35No.
01:04:36But you know what?
01:04:37My wife really loves them.
01:04:39You thought I was a tough cookie.
01:04:41Look, I'm going to get straight to the point.
01:04:42You know me.
01:04:43I go by gut instinct and I believe in relationships.
01:04:46You know I like you, Gabe.
01:04:47And I like Kate.
01:04:49She seems really smart together.
01:04:51Yes, she is.
01:04:52As you know, we own and invest in a wide range of smaller food companies.
01:04:56Cereal, pasta, vegetables, baking goods.
01:04:58But the one thing missing in our brand portfolio is investment in a startup chocolate company.
01:05:04I think Mary and Bright could become that chocolate company.
01:05:08The infrastructure is there.
01:05:09And more importantly, brand loyalty is there, according to this market report you sent me.
01:05:13Bringing in new machines won't be a problem.
01:05:15I have connections there.
01:05:16Obviously, we would hire the best chocolatiers.
01:05:19It's win-win for everyone.
01:05:21This all sounds great, Royce.
01:05:25What about the candy canes?
01:05:27Yes, Gabe, that is a question.
01:05:29What about the candy canes?
01:05:37Come on, good boy.
01:06:04Good boy.
01:06:07Hey, Kate.
01:06:08I talked to Brian about the small batches, and he said it's no problem.
01:06:11Should be done by the end of the day.
01:06:12Ingredients were easy to find.
01:06:14Great.
01:06:14Gingerbread, eggnog, and sugarplum candy canes.
01:06:17It's perfect for the Christmas jubilee.
01:06:19And perfect for our thank you gift to Burmax.
01:06:22You know, add the key lime and the French toast, too.
01:06:24And let's make sure we find the nicest Christmas box we can for that, okay?
01:06:27Sounds good.
01:06:28Like Grandma Carol said, always leave them with something sweet.
01:06:37Hey, Gabe.
01:06:38Kate, I got good news.
01:06:40Royce loves the chocolate idea.
01:06:41What? It's great.
01:06:43Merriam-Bright Chocolate Company.
01:06:45How's that sound?
01:06:47Uh, I'm sorry, what did you say?
01:06:49Merriam-Bright partially converts to a chocolate company with Burmax as its major investor.
01:06:54This is huge.
01:06:56But Merriam-Bright isn't a chocolate company.
01:06:58We make candy canes.
01:06:59Well, no, you'll still make those.
01:07:00It just won't be the primary focus of the company anymore.
01:07:02And who knows?
01:07:03If chocolates really take off, you might not even need to make those at all.
01:07:07The key is, we've got to get this going as quickly as possible.
01:07:10Chocolate is a year-round business.
01:07:11It's exactly what you've been looking for.
01:07:13I... I don't know what to say.
01:07:16You don't have to say anything.
01:07:18Legal's drawing up the paperwork as we speak.
01:07:19He's flying his assistant out tomorrow.
01:07:21And I'd really like to be there, too.
01:07:23I feel like we did this together.
01:07:27Okay.
01:07:29All right, bye.
01:07:37A chocolate company.
01:07:40But would... would you still do candy canes?
01:07:42Yeah, but they just wouldn't be our primary focus anymore.
01:07:45I guess it helps us.
01:07:47I mean, having Burmax as a major investor is pretty big.
01:07:50We'd still be called Merriam-Bright, but...
01:07:53But what, honey?
01:07:55Is it worth it?
01:07:57You knew Grandma better than anyone else.
01:07:58Did she ever want to expand the lineup?
01:08:01Try out new ideas?
01:08:03Grandma believes in us.
01:08:04Try out new ideas?
01:08:05Grandma believed in tradition.
01:08:08But that is not to say that she didn't have some new ideas up her sleeve.
01:08:11But maybe just not enough time to realize them all, I guess.
01:08:20Whenever I look at the Christmas tree and that angel holding the candy cane, it's...
01:08:26Grandma's favorite.
01:08:29I just wonder, you know, what'd she think about all this?
01:08:35This is your company now.
01:08:37This company's seen its ups and downs.
01:08:40Your grandmother was a fighter.
01:08:42And she believed in the product.
01:08:45And in the way that it made people feel about Christmas.
01:08:49That's why we're still the candy cane capital of the world.
01:08:53The market's changing.
01:08:55I don't know that seasonal's enough anymore, and we need something year-round.
01:08:59Complicates my decision.
01:09:01And maybe Gabe complicates your decision, too?
01:09:06I can tell how you feel about him.
01:09:12So, if I were Grandma, what would I do?
01:09:19Everyone loved Carol.
01:09:22But honey, you don't need to be her.
01:09:26You need to be you.
01:09:31I think everything's in order.
01:09:42Has legal been over this?
01:09:44Yeah.
01:09:45Just sign there and there.
01:09:52Gabe, I'm really struggling with this.
01:09:57I understand.
01:09:59I hope so.
01:10:01I don't know if this is the right thing to do.
01:10:04Gabe, don't overthink this.
01:10:07It's a win-win for everybody.
01:10:09You said you wanted corporate recovery, and this is as good as it gets.
01:10:14First of all, okay, it wasn't my idea for Empire to come here.
01:10:18And second, this is not recovery.
01:10:20This is a complete overhaul.
01:10:23This is a great deal for everybody.
01:10:25Is it?
01:10:26I mean, how good of a deal is it if we lose who we are?
01:10:29Gabe.
01:10:30Gabe, I really thought that you knew what I was about.
01:10:35What I stood for.
01:10:40I thought you knew me.
01:10:47I guess I don't know what you want.
01:10:52No.
01:10:54No, Gabe.
01:10:55You really don't.
01:11:00This is a mistake.
01:11:03A mistake I'll have to fix all on my own.
01:11:08She wouldn't sign.
01:11:10Well, does this mean you'll be back in New York for Christmas?
01:11:13I don't know.
01:11:14Well, you're done with Mary and Bright.
01:11:15Why stay?
01:11:18You know, I've decided in the new year, I think I want to start doing consultations
01:11:25for smaller companies.
01:11:26I have to admit, things didn't turn out the way I hoped they would.
01:11:31Apparently, I still have a lot to learn.
01:11:32Well, you're still my number one recovery expert.
01:11:35And your ideas mean a lot to me.
01:11:39And this might be one of your best yet.
01:11:41Thanks, Ma.
01:11:42You're welcome.
01:11:48I'm going to go get a drink of water.
01:11:49I'll be back in a minute.
01:11:51Okay.
01:11:51You're welcome.
01:12:21Mmm.
01:12:51Okay.
01:13:21Royce, Merry Christmas Eve.
01:13:34You're making me nervous, Pete.
01:13:37If you could just stand here, please.
01:13:43Actually, if you could go a little closer to the fire, please.
01:13:46Closer to the fire?
01:13:48Yeah.
01:13:48Okay, now you're really making me nervous.
01:13:50Okay, here I am, by the fire.
01:13:54We had our first kiss in front of this fireplace.
01:13:56Okay, maybe don't get too close.
01:13:57Right, right.
01:14:00You know, maybe it would be better if you stood here and faced me.
01:14:04Okay, I think we're good now.
01:14:05What's going on?
01:14:07Oh my gosh.
01:14:11Just a second.
01:14:14Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh.
01:14:16Please, I'm trying to propose.
01:14:28Sophie Candace Murray, I've loved you since the day we met.
01:14:33Would you marry me?
01:14:35Yes, yes, yes, yes.
01:14:38Oh my gosh.
01:14:45Let me get up, let me get up.
01:14:55You look so handsome.
01:14:59You're going to meet your new owner tonight.
01:15:01It's my daughter, Kate.
01:15:02And you'll like her because she's fun and she's smart and she's loving.
01:15:09She makes me so proud.
01:15:12Oh, don't be that way.
01:15:14You two, you're going to be really happy together.
01:15:17You are, you've had some good times, haven't we?
01:15:22And don't get me wrong, you've chewed some things that I didn't want you to chew
01:15:24and you do leave fur everywhere, but it's nice to come home and you're here.
01:15:32Dear, yep, I'm gonna miss you too.
01:15:37Bye.
01:15:39Kate, I have some big news of my own.
01:15:43Pete proposed.
01:15:46Congratulations.
01:15:48I'm so happy for you.
01:15:49Looks like the mountain bike can wait another year.
01:15:51Yes, it can.
01:15:53And thanks for talking to him.
01:15:54Also giving him some advice, a gentle nudge.
01:15:58Trust me, you didn't really need that much of a nudge.
01:16:06Hey, enjoy.
01:16:14Those are eggnog.
01:16:17These flavors are a hit.
01:16:20We're just so free.
01:16:32Hi, Kate.
01:16:34Gabe.
01:16:35Remember how you said I wouldn't be here for the Christmas jubilee?
01:16:40Well, I'm here for the Christmas jubilee.
01:16:45Kate, I just wanted to let you know...
01:16:46Gabe, before you say anything, I need to tell you something, okay?
01:16:50We are not a chocolate company.
01:16:53This company exists because a very strong woman fell in love with little candy sticks
01:16:58with red and white stripes on them because of the way they made people feel about Christmas.
01:17:02And that was her legacy, and now it's mine, too.
01:17:07And I love this company.
01:17:09We're merry and bright.
01:17:10We make candy canes.
01:17:11We're not perfect, but it's what we do.
01:17:13And I hope you can respect that.
01:17:18I can.
01:17:20And I do.
01:17:21And I think you have the respect of Royce Rutherford as well.
01:17:25What do you mean?
01:17:26Have you spoken to him?
01:17:27Somebody wants to speak to you.
01:17:32Hello?
01:17:32Kate Merriweather.
01:17:34Royce Rutherford.
01:17:35I'm sorry to bother you on Christmas Eve.
01:17:38No, no bother at all.
01:17:39It's fine.
01:17:40When I really like something, that doesn't happen very often.
01:17:44I want to let people know right away.
01:17:46And I really enjoyed those candy canes you sent me.
01:17:50Yeah, thank you.
01:17:51I've never tasted anything quite like them.
01:17:53The eggnog and sugar plum and...
01:17:55My wife and I were both floored by the gingerbread.
01:17:58Reminded us of the baking my grandmother used to do during the holidays.
01:18:02I'm very glad, sir.
01:18:03Listen, have you thought about rolling them all out next Christmas?
01:18:05You know, actually, I have.
01:18:07We're onto something, Kate.
01:18:08Let's forget about the chocolate.
01:18:10All to say that we at Burmax want to be your major distributor.
01:18:13We can get you deep access to markets not only coast to coast, but worldwide.
01:18:17And who knows, maybe there's a possibility for year-round candy canes.
01:18:20Not only for Christmas.
01:18:22Listen, let's talk in the new year.
01:18:24Merry Christmas, Kate.
01:18:25To you and your family.
01:18:27Yes, thank you.
01:18:28Merry Christmas to you and your family too, Mr. Rutherford.
01:18:31Bye.
01:18:35Is this for real?
01:18:36It is. And it's all you.
01:18:38Is this why you came here tonight?
01:18:40Kate, I came because...
01:18:42Hi, honey.
01:18:43Hi.
01:18:44Oh, hi, Mom.
01:18:46Did you go to the gym again?
01:18:47I have a surprise for you.
01:18:49For Christmas.
01:18:55Here you go.
01:18:56This is your new owner.
01:18:58You were the one that got him?
01:18:59I just wanted to make sure that you had him.
01:19:01He's been with you all this time?
01:19:03That's right.
01:19:04I'll miss you too.
01:19:07And I will come and see you whenever I get a chance, okay?
01:19:10All right, so you go see Kate.
01:19:13Go see Kate.
01:19:13Go see her.
01:19:14All right, come here, little Fred.
01:19:16Oh, hello.
01:19:17Hi.
01:19:19All right, it's okay, honey.
01:19:21Don't be difficult.
01:19:22I will come and see you.
01:19:24I promise I will.
01:19:27Mom, he's so adorable.
01:19:29I love him.
01:19:31I can't wait to come visit him all the time.
01:19:33What do you mean?
01:19:35Because he's all yours.
01:19:36What?
01:19:38Merry Christmas, Mom.
01:19:39You got a new dog.
01:19:40Oh, thank you, honey.
01:19:43This is a wonderful, perfect Christmas gift.
01:19:46Go enjoy, Mama.
01:19:53So, you were saying?
01:20:01You feel out of place?
01:20:04No.
01:20:05Do you?
01:20:08I feel right at home.
01:20:12Shall we, Miss Merriweather?
01:20:14Charmed, Mr. Carter.
01:20:31The new Christmas candy cane flavors were an amazing success.
01:20:49Eggnog, sugar plum, gingerbread.
01:20:52I even included French toast.
01:20:54I introduced cinnamon for Valentine's and then key lime for St. Patrick's Day
01:20:58and pumpkin spice for Halloween.
01:21:01All from Grandma Carol's original recipes.
01:21:04Well, actually, the pumpkin spice was mine.
01:21:08Now, I'd like to finish off all my tours in here so that I can finally say,
01:21:12as both your tour guide and CEO of the company, who wants a candy cane?
01:21:17All right, fantastic.
01:21:18My amazing assistant, Sophie, here is going to hand those out, and I hope you all enjoy.
01:21:23There you go.
01:21:23Who wants one first?
01:21:24Me!
01:21:31Yeah.
01:21:32I have a question.
01:21:33What is it?
01:21:34What makes your candy canes taste so much better than the others?
01:21:38Well, that's because each one is made with love.
01:21:42Here.
01:21:44Merry Christmas.
01:21:48Thanks.
01:21:48You're welcome.
01:21:49Enjoy.
01:21:52It's a great tour.
01:21:53Thanks.
01:21:54I gotta run.
01:21:55I'll see you later.
01:21:58Before you go, would you mind taking a look at the new sugar plum mints?
01:22:01They just came in.
01:22:03Sure, perfect.
01:22:08In here?
01:22:17It's even better if you open it up.
01:22:20Gabe.
01:22:24And that's the story of the Merry and Bright Candy Cane Company.
01:22:30A story about family, tradition, and candy.
01:22:36All made with love, the most precious ingredient we have.
01:22:42Sometimes you just have to be bold and take a chance.
01:22:48And always leave them with something sweet.