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Is this the Darlington house?
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The one and only.
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- Mrs. Darlington?
- Mr. Darlington's assistant.
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Well, one of the Darlingtons.
And I picked out that beauty.
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Jessica Lew.
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Thank you.
It'll just be a minute.
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You've outdone yourself
this year, Jess.
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Thanks, Mrs. Brooks.
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I figure it's the last Christmas
doing this
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so I should go out
with the biggest tree possible.
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And you succeeded. You're going
to be missed around here.
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Oh, I'm still gonna be part
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of the Darlington Corporation
family,
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just one of the many,
many attorneys.
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You'll never be just anything.
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Hey, boss.
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Not for much longer.
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Uh, you are the chairman
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so you're still gonna be
my boss.
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Good point.
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And besides, I have to finish
off the last details
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of the Christmas party--Which you can do blindfolded.
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And then get you off to Europe.
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Then I can spend the rest
of December relaxing
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until I start my new gig.
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I like that plan for you.
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Thanks. I kinda like it myself.
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The last time I spent
more than a weekend
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doing nothing was...
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Never mind. I can't remember.
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Actually, Jess,
there's one last favor
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I need to ask of you.
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Jessica, this is Lena Thomas,
our family law attorney.
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Lena, this is Jessica Lew,
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my soon to be ex-assistant
extraordinaire.
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Nice to finally meet you.
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Same. How many times have
we spoken on the phone?
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Oh, quite a few.
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And Charles tells me
that congratulations
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are in order.
You passed the bar.
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Oh, thank you. I'm so glad
to finally be done with school.
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Especially while working
for a tyrant at the same time.
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Yes, there is that.
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So, I guess because you're here,
that means the one more favor--
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Is about my nieces
and nephew, yes.
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They're coming back
to the States from Australia.
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Oh, wow. I've never actually
met them before.
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I've only handled
- their paperwork.
- Well, they've been gone a while.
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Three years.
- How long will they be here for?
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Permanently.
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Charles and his brother,
Max, will be assuming
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full guardianship of their late
brother's children
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when they return in three days.
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I'm sorry, you and Max?
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Will be their new guardians,
yes.
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Max?
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Their late mother's aunt,
Mathilda became their guardian
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- after the accident.
Wonderful woman.
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She's in Sydney, where the kids
have lived for three years.
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We all originally agreed
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that it would be better for them
to stay where they were,
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not disrupt them any further
by bringing them to the States.
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- So, what changed?
- Mathilda's had
some health challenges
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and she can't take care
of them anymore.
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And the rest of Nicole's family
in Australia
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aren't able to assume
the responsibility.
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Which means... Max and I will take care
of them.
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Hmm. Max.
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Ten seconds off my best time.
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- I'll alert the media.
- But first, aprés skis.
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See, this is why we're friends.
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Ah, that must be
the lovely Vanessa.
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- She misses me.
- It's been two days.
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It's called marriage.
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You know, when two people
like each other a whole lot
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and miss each other
when they're apart,
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- even for two days?
- I've heard of such things.
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Someday, Max. Someday.
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Yeah, yeah.
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Emma's 13, J. Henry ten,
and Abby's eight.
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This is a recent photo.
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I'm gonna meet them
in Los Angeles and then fly back
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with them here to Connecticut
on Friday.
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Oh, well you'll be in Europe
when they arrive
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and I will be up
- to the Christmas party.
- Which is why I need your help.
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Okay.
- I've made all the arrangements
for them.
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Max is watching them
over Christmas?
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Oh, no.
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They'll be going
to Paden Academy in Vermont.
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- Boarding school?
- Yeah.
One of the best in the country.
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Max, Jarrett and I
all went there.
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- It's fantastic.
But I don't understand.
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Where will they be
during Christmas?
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Paden Academy. It's okay.
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My brothers and I,
we stayed there several times
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while our parents
were on various holidays.
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I know it's not ideal timing.
I would love to have
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the children at the house
over Christmas,
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but you know how important
this trip to Europe is.
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Paden really does have
an incredible staff.
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The children can settle in,
be ready for the new year.
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So what is it you need from me?
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It's simple. Take 'em to Paden.
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- That's it?
That's it.
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I would do it but as soon
as they arrive, I have
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to leave town for my parents'
anniversary party.
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And Mrs. Brooks can watch them
for a bit,
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but I don't wanna overwork her,
especially with her arthritis.
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- No, of course.
- And Max, well...
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Well, I don't know where Max is.
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Skiing in Vermont.
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Right.
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Does he know
about all of this yet?
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I haven't been able
to reach him.
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Jessica, I don't suppose
you could--Yes, I will let him know.
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Thank you.
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So everything is set
for Whistler over Christmas.
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- Reservation starts Monday.
- Nice.
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Hal?
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Yeah. I'm...
...out for Whistler.
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Come on!
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We've been planning this
all year.
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See? This is why you two
are still single.
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All right, I wanna be
with my wife
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on our first Christmas together.
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- Bring her. The cabin's huge.
- We're heading
to her family's place.
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Bring them. It's a huge cabin.
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Okay, this isn't Arbor Day,
it's Christmas. Some of us
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like to spend Christmas
with our families.
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You should try it sometime.
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I gotta take this.
I'll be right back.
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They're going to Paden?
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Your brother swears
it's fantastic.
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Yeah, Charles would.
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He was practically born
in a coat and tie.
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I take it you don't share
his enthusiasm for Paden?
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It was not my scene.
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They expected you
to study, didn't they?
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Rude, right?
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And there was
this little incident
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with the headmaster's
private pool
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-and some pink dye.
- Oh, Max.
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If I had a nickel for every
"Oh, Max" I've heard in my life.
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You'd have as much money
as you already have.
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Close.
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So I just wanted to make sure
that you knew the situation
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before your nieces and nephew
got here.
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Which is when, again?
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Friday.
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And you're gonna
take them there?
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I am.
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And then the amazing Jessica
is free.
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At least until I start
my new job.
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Well, it won't be
the same without you.
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Well, I've only been
Charles's EA
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for two-and-a-half years.
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It feels longer.
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Aren't you charming?
- No, no, I...
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That was supposed
to be a compliment.
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"Supposed to be." Bye, Max.
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Bye, Jessica.
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Okay, guys, so...
slight change of plans.
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- What do you think?
- It looks great.
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I think kids
would actually like this.
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Kids? What kids?
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The Darlington nieces
- and nephew.
- Oh, right.
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And when are you chauffeuring
said nieces and nephew
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to the boarding school?
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To be clear, there will be
an actual chauffeur.
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Of course there will, darling.
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They're arriving on Friday
and then they're gonna be
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staying the weekend
to adjust after the long flight,
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and then I will be going
with them
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to the boarding school
on Monday.
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Oh. If they can stay
without their uncles
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for the weekend,
why can't they stay longer?
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Christmas is only a little
over two weeks away.
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Mrs. Brooks can watch them
short term, but I think
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anything longer than a couple
of days is asking a lot.
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Hmm.
Too bad there's no one else.
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I mean, it's Christmas.
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No one should be alone
on Christmas.
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- Hey!
- Well done!
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Thank you.
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Okay.
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What else?
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Alfonso will meet you
at the Lisbon airport
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and take you directly
to the Darlington offices there.
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And where are you
in the preparations
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- for the Christmas party?
- The Plaza grand ballroom
is booked,
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and Zumel's will be
catering again.
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Excellent.
Everything needs to be perfect.
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Because...
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Because Mr. Lee
from Liuxing Motors
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has agreed to be my guest
at the party.
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Did you secure the deal?
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Mm, not yet, it's between us
and York Ventures
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which is why
I need to impress him.
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Well, fortunately,
the Darlington Corporation
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Christmas party
is always impressive.
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Yes, it is.
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Getting into the Taiwan
auto market would be
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a major coup
for our corporation.
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Then I'm sure it's gonna happen.
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And speaking of cars,
yours to the airport
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- is now downstairs.
- I'll be right there.
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Oh, hey.
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Do you have everything you need
for getting the children
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to Paden?
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I do.
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What's on your mind?
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Max?
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- Max.
- Motion passed. My name is Max.
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What're you doing here?
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Well, dear brother,
this is the Darlington company
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and rumor has it I am
the president of said company,
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so I thought I'd make
my quarterly appearance.
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Did we replace the access cards?
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- Two months ago.
- Ah.
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I was just on my way
to the airport.
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Europe, right?
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It's in the calendar.
I do check.
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- I also told you.
- And that. Hi, Jess.
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Paden Academy?
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- What about it?
- Don't I get a say
in what happens
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- to my nieces and nephew?
- What could you possibly say?
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It's one of the best schools
in the country.
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Yes, but if we're both going
to be their guardians
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then we both need to be involved
in these decisions.
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Fair enough.
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And do they have to go
right away?
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There's no one else
to watch them.
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I'll be gone and you're,
well...
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Go on.
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It's the same reason
we didn't take full guardianship
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in the first place.
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I work 24/7.
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And you don't exactly have
a parenting lifestyle.
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There'll be no one else here
while I'm in Europe.
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Thanks.
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I can help watch the kids
through Christmas.
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The Christmas party
is on automatic pilot,
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and you're in Europe
until the 20th...
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...and I basically have the next
couple of weeks off.
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- It's your vacation.
- Which means I have time.
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Yeah, but...
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why?
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Let's just say
that I know what it's like
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to be a kid alone at Christmas.
252
00:11:32,300 --> 00:11:33,997
I can handle all three of them.
253
00:11:34,345 --> 00:11:36,783
And Mrs. Brooks is there
if I have any questions.
254
00:11:36,913 --> 00:11:39,002
And I'll stay, too.
What?
255
00:11:41,135 --> 00:11:42,876
What's happening here?
256
00:11:43,311 --> 00:11:44,704
- You don't have to.
- I know.
257
00:11:44,791 --> 00:11:46,227
But I'll go to Whistler
after Christmas,
258
00:11:46,314 --> 00:11:47,881
you'll be back from Europe
by then.
259
00:11:48,055 --> 00:11:50,318
- I've already made the plans.
- Plans can change.
260
00:11:50,710 --> 00:11:52,102
But the plan to get you
to the airport
261
00:11:52,233 --> 00:11:54,017
- needs to start now.
- Hold on.
262
00:11:55,366 --> 00:11:57,194
Are you sure you can
handle this?
263
00:11:58,761 --> 00:11:59,675
I am.
264
00:12:01,111 --> 00:12:02,199
I am, too.
265
00:12:05,202 --> 00:12:07,901
Okay, I trust you completely
and you're right...
266
00:12:08,815 --> 00:12:10,164
it would be better
for the children
267
00:12:10,251 --> 00:12:12,035
to be at the house
over Christmas.
268
00:12:12,340 --> 00:12:14,037
Especially after what they've
been through.
269
00:12:14,255 --> 00:12:15,952
I'm gonna call you as soon
as I land in Lisbon,
270
00:12:16,039 --> 00:12:17,867
and we'll go over the details.
Max, please,
271
00:12:17,954 --> 00:12:19,608
don't make me regret this.
272
00:12:20,261 --> 00:12:21,523
Have a nice trip.
273
00:12:22,916 --> 00:12:24,265
Don't forget the chocolate!
274
00:12:32,186 --> 00:12:33,056
Ground rules.
275
00:12:33,753 --> 00:12:35,189
For me watching my family?
276
00:12:35,276 --> 00:12:38,061
Well, for us watching
your family. Together.
277
00:12:38,888 --> 00:12:39,759
Go for it.
278
00:12:40,194 --> 00:12:41,151
I'm in charge.
279
00:12:41,369 --> 00:12:43,284
Yeah, that seems self-evident.
280
00:12:43,545 --> 00:12:45,982
- And I have a vision.
- Ooh, do tell.
281
00:12:46,200 --> 00:12:48,550
Well, it's still forming
but from what I understand
282
00:12:48,637 --> 00:12:50,508
the kids have been in Australia
for three years?
283
00:12:50,639 --> 00:12:52,249
Uh, more like four, actually.
284
00:12:52,423 --> 00:12:54,077
Jarrett and Nicole moved
to Sydney six months
285
00:12:54,164 --> 00:12:57,341
before the accident.
Nicole's from Sydney originally.
286
00:12:57,689 --> 00:13:00,518
So that means they've had
three warm Christmases.
287
00:13:00,649 --> 00:13:02,433
Yep. Summer Santa.
288
00:13:02,564 --> 00:13:06,002
So why don't we give them
a real old-fashioned
289
00:13:06,133 --> 00:13:09,484
New England Christmas? I mean,
like, cookies and hot chocolate.
290
00:13:09,571 --> 00:13:11,703
My friend Zoe, she has
a Christmas fair fundraiser
291
00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:14,141
- that I could take 'em to.
- I got ya.
292
00:13:14,402 --> 00:13:16,360
Okay. Well, I'll come up
with a list of things
293
00:13:16,491 --> 00:13:18,449
that we can do
and places we can go--
294
00:13:18,536 --> 00:13:20,669
And sometimes
maybe we'll just, uh, wing it.
295
00:13:20,756 --> 00:13:24,107
Uh, no.
We do not wing it with children.
296
00:13:24,194 --> 00:13:25,805
Well, my parents did with me.
297
00:13:26,153 --> 00:13:27,850
I doubt that. I'm sure
it was more that you were
298
00:13:27,937 --> 00:13:29,678
too much of a handful
to control.
299
00:13:30,113 --> 00:13:31,332
Yeah, probably.
300
00:13:31,462 --> 00:13:33,464
So I'm thinking for this
to work, I need to stay
301
00:13:33,595 --> 00:13:35,205
at the Darlington house
when the kids are there.
302
00:13:35,597 --> 00:13:37,512
That makes sense to me,
there's plenty of rooms,
303
00:13:37,599 --> 00:13:39,340
enough for the kids to have
their own room, too.
304
00:13:39,470 --> 00:13:40,950
Okay,
so I'm gonna call Mrs. Brooks,
305
00:13:41,037 --> 00:13:42,256
update her on the plan.
306
00:13:42,430 --> 00:13:43,823
The kids are coming
on Friday afternoon
307
00:13:43,910 --> 00:13:45,215
so I'll come over
on Friday morning
308
00:13:45,346 --> 00:13:47,174
and then we can just go
pick them up together?
309
00:13:47,652 --> 00:13:48,566
Yes, boss.
310
00:13:49,350 --> 00:13:50,525
Don't you forget it.
311
00:13:52,570 --> 00:13:53,745
Never.
312
00:14:00,752 --> 00:14:02,363
- Hmm, busy.
- Yeah.
313
00:14:02,972 --> 00:14:05,757
So you gave up
your first vacation in years,
314
00:14:05,888 --> 00:14:07,324
right before your new job,
I might add,
315
00:14:07,411 --> 00:14:10,284
to watch three children
you don't know over Christmas?
316
00:14:10,371 --> 00:14:11,285
I did.
317
00:14:12,373 --> 00:14:13,461
Tell your mom thanks for
318
00:14:13,548 --> 00:14:14,941
the Christmas dinner invite,
though.
319
00:14:15,071 --> 00:14:16,899
Ah, she loves you.
She'll get it once I explain.
320
00:14:17,291 --> 00:14:19,206
As your best friend,
I might be the only person
321
00:14:19,336 --> 00:14:21,425
who won't immediately ask you
why you're doing this.
322
00:14:22,644 --> 00:14:24,515
- You've been there.
- Yeah.
323
00:14:24,646 --> 00:14:25,865
It doesn't make it
any less crazy
324
00:14:26,039 --> 00:14:27,823
- that I'm doing it, though.
- Oh, no, definitely crazy.
325
00:14:27,954 --> 00:14:31,653
Also kind, generous,
and very, very you.
326
00:14:34,047 --> 00:14:35,918
- What're you getting?
- Christmas roll fudge.
327
00:14:36,005 --> 00:14:37,964
Oh, I've never had
- that before.
It's delicious.
328
00:14:38,051 --> 00:14:40,053
- Mm, it's the last piece.
- We'll split it.
329
00:14:40,227 --> 00:14:42,055
No, it's okay. I'll just stick
to the chocolate fudge.
330
00:14:42,185 --> 00:14:43,883
Uh, there's one more piece
in the back.
331
00:14:44,057 --> 00:14:47,016
I can get it for you
- if you'd like.
- Uh, perfect, thank you.
332
00:14:47,538 --> 00:14:49,105
No problem, Zoe.
333
00:14:52,239 --> 00:14:53,893
Kate's flirting with you again.
334
00:14:54,284 --> 00:14:57,244
- Is not.
- Is, as she always does
whenever you're here.
335
00:14:57,984 --> 00:14:59,811
You should ask her to come
to the Christmas Fair.
336
00:14:59,899 --> 00:15:00,943
I can't.
337
00:15:01,204 --> 00:15:03,511
I get too nervous.
- You've seen me.
- True.
338
00:15:03,728 --> 00:15:06,209
- Okay, well give her a flyer.
- Y-- you do it.
339
00:15:07,384 --> 00:15:10,039
You are a surgeon. How are you
not able to ask someone out?
340
00:15:10,126 --> 00:15:11,214
Because unlike surgery,
341
00:15:11,301 --> 00:15:13,564
people are conscious
and can reject you.
342
00:15:14,217 --> 00:15:16,393
Do not give me that look
"Miss I'm always too busy
343
00:15:16,480 --> 00:15:18,395
to date."
How long ago was Jason?
344
00:15:18,874 --> 00:15:20,223
A long time.
345
00:15:20,615 --> 00:15:23,966
This is the last piece,
but I can make more tomorrow.
346
00:15:24,575 --> 00:15:25,925
Feel free to come by.
347
00:15:27,448 --> 00:15:29,493
Thank you so much. And uh, here.
348
00:15:30,103 --> 00:15:31,278
This is happening next week,
349
00:15:31,408 --> 00:15:33,236
all proceeds are going towards
the children's wing
350
00:15:33,323 --> 00:15:35,717
at St. Francis Hospital
which is where Zoe works.
351
00:15:36,631 --> 00:15:38,676
- As a surgeon.
Cool.
352
00:15:38,807 --> 00:15:41,723
- Maybe I can bring my nephew.
- Uh, sure.
353
00:15:41,810 --> 00:15:43,594
That sounds perfect.
354
00:15:54,605 --> 00:15:56,738
Stop pacing.
Lena will bring them.
355
00:15:58,479 --> 00:15:59,828
What are those?
356
00:16:00,176 --> 00:16:01,786
Christmas presents
for the children.
357
00:16:01,873 --> 00:16:03,266
From you and Charles.
358
00:16:03,397 --> 00:16:05,790
You really do think
of everything, don't you?
359
00:16:07,618 --> 00:16:09,011
And here they are.
360
00:16:09,620 --> 00:16:11,971
Hey, hey! Hey! Hey, kids!
361
00:16:12,145 --> 00:16:13,363
Hello, Uncle Max.
362
00:16:13,929 --> 00:16:15,061
Hi, Uncle Max.
363
00:16:15,975 --> 00:16:17,063
Who's she?
364
00:16:18,194 --> 00:16:19,891
This is Miss Jessica Lew.
365
00:16:19,979 --> 00:16:22,503
She is your Uncle Charles's
executive assistant.
366
00:16:22,894 --> 00:16:26,768
Jess, I'd like you to meet
my eldest niece, Emma,
367
00:16:26,986 --> 00:16:30,641
my nephew J. Henry,
and my youngest niece, Abby.
368
00:16:30,772 --> 00:16:33,775
- Hello.
- Hi.
It's nice to finally meet you.
369
00:16:34,036 --> 00:16:34,906
Finally?
370
00:16:35,820 --> 00:16:37,953
I've been hearing
- a lot about you.
- Are you the one Ms. Lena says
371
00:16:38,040 --> 00:16:39,607
is gonna be watching us
over Christmas?
372
00:16:40,086 --> 00:16:42,653
- I am.
- Actually, we-- we both are.
373
00:16:46,527 --> 00:16:48,355
So, when-- when--
when was the last time
374
00:16:48,442 --> 00:16:51,967
- that you guys were back here?
- Three years, seven months,
ten days.
375
00:16:52,054 --> 00:16:53,229
J. Henry likes math.
376
00:16:53,403 --> 00:16:55,144
That's right.
I remember.
377
00:16:55,362 --> 00:16:56,406
That's-- that's cool.
378
00:16:56,537 --> 00:16:59,061
I like-- I like math, too.
Sort of.
379
00:16:59,322 --> 00:17:01,933
Uh... Oh, but not as much
as I like presents!
380
00:17:02,282 --> 00:17:03,326
That's for you.
381
00:17:03,935 --> 00:17:07,548
- What are these?
- These are some welcome gifts.
382
00:17:07,635 --> 00:17:08,897
Your uncles realize
it's been a while
383
00:17:09,115 --> 00:17:11,508
since you've experienced
Christmas in New England so...
384
00:17:11,682 --> 00:17:13,119
We got you some uh...
385
00:17:14,207 --> 00:17:16,905
Christmas...
...sweaters.
386
00:17:22,432 --> 00:17:24,695
Thank you. We did pack sweaters.
387
00:17:26,306 --> 00:17:29,091
I love mine! Mm.
388
00:17:30,527 --> 00:17:32,486
- Shall we head to the house?
- Great idea.
389
00:17:32,660 --> 00:17:34,140
- Do you want me to grab that?
- Sure.
390
00:17:34,401 --> 00:17:35,315
Okay.
391
00:17:42,887 --> 00:17:45,455
And this is probably
a lot colder than you're used to
392
00:17:45,586 --> 00:17:48,284
but... here it is!
393
00:17:50,373 --> 00:17:52,288
That's a really big tree.
394
00:17:52,636 --> 00:17:54,421
It is, isn't it?
395
00:17:55,248 --> 00:17:56,510
Hello, children.
396
00:17:56,640 --> 00:17:59,556
Mrs. Brooks!
397
00:18:01,297 --> 00:18:03,299
I don't know if you remember me.
398
00:18:03,560 --> 00:18:06,302
I'm Mrs. Brooks and I've worked
for the Darlington family
399
00:18:06,389 --> 00:18:07,738
for many years.
400
00:18:08,217 --> 00:18:10,350
But you were very young
when you were last here.
401
00:18:11,481 --> 00:18:14,310
Are you the nice lady who makes
the chocolate pies?
402
00:18:14,397 --> 00:18:17,879
French silk
is one of my specialties.
403
00:18:18,836 --> 00:18:20,534
Of course I remember you!
404
00:18:20,925 --> 00:18:22,884
Okay, let's show you
to your rooms.
405
00:18:22,971 --> 00:18:24,190
Okay, I'll grab your coats.
406
00:18:24,277 --> 00:18:25,843
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
407
00:18:26,627 --> 00:18:28,107
I'll race you up the stairs.
408
00:18:30,674 --> 00:18:31,980
They're so quiet.
409
00:18:32,328 --> 00:18:35,114
- Well, part of it's the flight.
- Is that the only reason?
410
00:18:37,072 --> 00:18:39,335
The last three years have been
a challenge for them.
411
00:18:39,509 --> 00:18:41,337
And having to leave
their great Aunt Mathilda
412
00:18:41,468 --> 00:18:43,034
and come here again
after so long
413
00:18:43,122 --> 00:18:45,124
is yet another change.
414
00:18:45,298 --> 00:18:46,864
Well, I'll make sure
they video call her
415
00:18:46,951 --> 00:18:48,823
as often as they'd like to help
with the transition.
416
00:18:48,910 --> 00:18:49,998
Thank you.
417
00:18:50,564 --> 00:18:53,741
Okay, J. Henry,
this will be your room.
418
00:18:55,046 --> 00:18:57,440
It was actually your dad's
when he was growing up.
419
00:18:59,181 --> 00:19:03,229
Um... Okay ladies,
I'll show you to your room next.
420
00:19:12,151 --> 00:19:13,413
You've got my cell.
421
00:19:13,500 --> 00:19:15,458
Feel free to call me
if you have any more questions.
422
00:19:15,589 --> 00:19:16,764
I will. Thank you.
423
00:19:16,851 --> 00:19:18,592
This is a big thing
you're doing, Jessica,
424
00:19:18,679 --> 00:19:20,550
- watching them like this.
- Is it?
425
00:19:20,811 --> 00:19:22,248
It feels so natural.
426
00:19:22,422 --> 00:19:24,075
I mean, what kid
wouldn't want to stay here
427
00:19:24,206 --> 00:19:27,209
- versus going to boarding school?
- I think you're quite right.
428
00:19:27,470 --> 00:19:29,951
- Good luck.
- Safe travels. Thank you.
429
00:19:42,355 --> 00:19:44,357
But it's good to have children
in the house again.
430
00:19:44,487 --> 00:19:46,837
Yep, four of them.
431
00:19:47,011 --> 00:19:49,318
Well,
Max always was a free spirit
432
00:19:49,536 --> 00:19:53,409
but his heart's as big as Kansas
and his energy
433
00:19:53,540 --> 00:19:56,020
is, well, boundless.
Always was.
434
00:19:56,630 --> 00:19:58,066
What was he like as a kid?
435
00:19:58,327 --> 00:20:02,026
Oh, you'll find out as soon
as J. Henry warms up.
436
00:20:02,288 --> 00:20:07,989
Oh, full of life and love.
Max was a happy child.
437
00:20:08,119 --> 00:20:11,340
He always thought
Jarrett was the glue
438
00:20:11,471 --> 00:20:12,994
between the three brothers
439
00:20:13,429 --> 00:20:15,866
- but really I think it was Max.
- Hmm.
440
00:20:16,389 --> 00:20:19,870
He took it very hard
when we lost Jarrett.
441
00:20:21,176 --> 00:20:23,483
I think that's maybe when...
442
00:20:24,048 --> 00:20:25,049
Uh...
443
00:20:26,703 --> 00:20:27,617
When what?
444
00:20:28,401 --> 00:20:33,101
Oh, when he and Charles
became more distant
445
00:20:33,188 --> 00:20:35,669
and Max spent less and less time
at home.
446
00:20:36,060 --> 00:20:39,977
But now he's back and I think
he's taking this very seriously.
447
00:20:40,064 --> 00:20:42,066
Assuming guardianship.
448
00:20:42,502 --> 00:20:43,590
I hope so.
449
00:20:44,068 --> 00:20:46,157
Ah, give him a chance, my dear.
450
00:20:46,375 --> 00:20:48,508
He may surprise you.
451
00:20:49,509 --> 00:20:51,337
Well, I'm gonna go check
on the kids.
452
00:20:51,598 --> 00:20:54,296
You have a good night,
- Mrs. Brooks.
- You too, Jessica.
453
00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:01,477
Emma?
454
00:21:03,087 --> 00:21:04,045
Abby?
455
00:21:09,877 --> 00:21:11,487
I can't find the girls anywhere.
456
00:21:11,835 --> 00:21:13,315
How did you lose
the kids already?
457
00:21:13,402 --> 00:21:16,144
I don't know, but I checked
Emma's room and Abby's and--
458
00:21:16,275 --> 00:21:17,754
Pass the sheet.
459
00:21:23,586 --> 00:21:24,674
What's this?
460
00:21:25,501 --> 00:21:27,373
We all wanted to stay together.
461
00:21:28,852 --> 00:21:31,159
And I wanted to stay
in dad's old room, too.
462
00:21:33,683 --> 00:21:35,294
That's-- that's okay.
463
00:21:36,338 --> 00:21:38,079
But if you guys change
your minds
464
00:21:38,166 --> 00:21:39,602
we have plenty of rooms
for each of you.
465
00:21:39,689 --> 00:21:41,952
- You just let me or Jess know.
- Thank you.
466
00:21:42,213 --> 00:21:43,476
Also we wanna make sure
that you have
467
00:21:43,563 --> 00:21:45,216
the best Christmas possible
468
00:21:45,391 --> 00:21:48,350
so why don't you make
a list of Christmas activities
469
00:21:48,437 --> 00:21:50,309
that you wanna do over
the next couple of weeks?
470
00:21:50,396 --> 00:21:52,833
But it-- it doesn't have
to be an actual list.
471
00:21:53,181 --> 00:21:55,923
Though the act of making a list
can help generate ideas.
472
00:21:56,097 --> 00:21:58,012
Right, but if something happens
to come to mind
473
00:21:58,186 --> 00:21:59,970
spur of the moment
you just tell us--
474
00:22:00,057 --> 00:22:01,189
And I will write it down.
475
00:22:01,276 --> 00:22:03,713
- She will write it down.
- Hmm.
476
00:22:06,977 --> 00:22:08,370
I think that's our cue.
477
00:22:09,284 --> 00:22:10,329
Goodnight, guys.
478
00:22:11,025 --> 00:22:12,461
- Goodnight, Uncle Max.
- Goodnight, Jessica.
479
00:22:12,461 --> 00:22:13,549
See you at breakfast.
480
00:22:15,029 --> 00:22:16,030
Eight a.m.
481
00:22:16,987 --> 00:22:18,902
Or whenever you wake up.
482
00:22:20,556 --> 00:22:23,254
It could be fun,
doing Christmassy stuff.
483
00:22:23,429 --> 00:22:24,473
It could be.
484
00:22:24,691 --> 00:22:27,041
But remember, we're leaving here
after Christmas.
485
00:22:27,476 --> 00:22:30,044
I know.
So don't get too comfortable.
486
00:22:32,481 --> 00:22:34,396
I think we have
a lot of work ahead of us.
487
00:22:34,614 --> 00:22:35,745
I think you're right.
488
00:22:36,180 --> 00:22:37,225
Yeah.
489
00:22:37,878 --> 00:22:39,662
Goodnight.'Night.
490
00:23:03,773 --> 00:23:04,687
Did you guys sleep okay?
491
00:23:04,992 --> 00:23:06,820
- Mm-hmm.
The bed was so comfortable.
492
00:23:06,950 --> 00:23:08,778
Oh, good.
- Good, good, good.
Yeah.
493
00:23:09,736 --> 00:23:12,956
Sorry, sorry. I overslept.
494
00:23:13,566 --> 00:23:15,959
- Good morning, family.
- Mm-hmm.
495
00:23:16,177 --> 00:23:18,222
- Jessica. How is everybody?
- Fine.
496
00:23:18,353 --> 00:23:20,224
So now that we are all here,
497
00:23:20,399 --> 00:23:22,009
did you come up
with any Christmas ideas
498
00:23:22,096 --> 00:23:23,750
for things that we can do?
499
00:23:28,276 --> 00:23:30,626
Any ideas?
There's no wrong answers.
500
00:23:30,974 --> 00:23:33,934
Um, we usually decorate
the Christmas tree together.
501
00:23:34,108 --> 00:23:35,544
Their trees already decorated.
502
00:23:36,023 --> 00:23:37,067
Oh, right.
503
00:23:39,330 --> 00:23:41,985
Doesn't mean
we can't decorate another tree.
504
00:23:47,948 --> 00:23:49,863
You want to chop down
one of these trees?
505
00:23:49,950 --> 00:23:51,908
Nope. No trees will be chopped.
506
00:23:52,256 --> 00:23:55,695
- Where are you going with this?
- We are gonna decorate them
right where they are,
507
00:23:56,173 --> 00:23:58,611
and we're gonna make ornaments
that are okay for the animals
508
00:23:58,698 --> 00:23:59,655
to eat if they want.
509
00:23:59,829 --> 00:24:01,875
And let's face it,
they probably want.
510
00:24:01,962 --> 00:24:03,354
We'll make the ornaments?
511
00:24:03,442 --> 00:24:05,531
Yep, and then you can see
the trees
512
00:24:05,618 --> 00:24:07,794
every time you look out
- the back window.
- That's cool.
513
00:24:08,055 --> 00:24:09,099
It is cool.
514
00:24:09,317 --> 00:24:11,711
Thanks. It's something
I used to do with my mom
515
00:24:11,798 --> 00:24:14,278
when I was growing up. We had
this pine tree in the back yard
516
00:24:14,453 --> 00:24:16,411
and we would decorate that
sometimes instead of buying one.
517
00:24:17,064 --> 00:24:19,501
I think that's the first bit
of personal information
518
00:24:19,588 --> 00:24:20,589
I've ever heard from you.
519
00:24:21,372 --> 00:24:22,809
- Is it?
- Yeah.
520
00:24:23,766 --> 00:24:24,767
Huh.
521
00:24:25,768 --> 00:24:26,682
Okay.
522
00:24:26,900 --> 00:24:29,032
Who's ready to get started?
523
00:24:32,122 --> 00:24:34,168
Okay. Now we get to make
the ornaments.
524
00:24:34,298 --> 00:24:36,605
And I have some bags
of bird seed in my car.
525
00:24:36,692 --> 00:24:39,173
- Come on, let's go! Race you!
- You just happen to have
bird seed in your car?
526
00:24:39,347 --> 00:24:42,350
Wait for me.
- And all-weather fairy lights.
It's called "not winging it".
527
00:24:42,437 --> 00:24:44,091
- Mm.
- Mm-hmm.
528
00:24:46,006 --> 00:24:48,748
♪ Christmas time is here again ♪
529
00:24:48,878 --> 00:24:52,055
♪ With all of winter chill ♪
530
00:24:52,665 --> 00:24:58,584
♪ All the people gather round
As Christmas Day draws near ♪
531
00:24:59,193 --> 00:25:03,502
♪ Snow falling
Never had so much fun ♪
532
00:25:04,285 --> 00:25:06,635
♪ We're rocking on
Christmas Day ♪
533
00:25:10,900 --> 00:25:12,511
♪ Ding, dong, ding♪
534
00:25:12,641 --> 00:25:13,947
How's your dough coming, Emma?
535
00:25:14,164 --> 00:25:15,122
Fine.
536
00:25:15,818 --> 00:25:18,125
- I'm mainly helping Abby.
- Don't forget
to have fun yourself.
537
00:25:18,212 --> 00:25:19,343
This is your Christmas, too.
538
00:25:19,648 --> 00:25:21,911
I know, I'm just
used to helping them.
539
00:25:22,042 --> 00:25:24,261
Hmm. I can see that.
But you know,
540
00:25:24,348 --> 00:25:26,350
that's what your Uncle Max
and I are here for.
541
00:25:26,699 --> 00:25:28,831
For now. Then we go
to the boarding school
542
00:25:28,962 --> 00:25:31,007
- and it'll be just us again.
- Yeah.
543
00:25:31,181 --> 00:25:33,357
That's okay. We can handle it.
544
00:25:40,974 --> 00:25:42,976
- What now?
- Now we wait for them to dry
545
00:25:43,063 --> 00:25:44,804
and then tonight we can hang
them on the tree.
546
00:25:44,891 --> 00:25:46,762
So, what are we gonna do
until then?
547
00:25:46,980 --> 00:25:49,635
- What would you like to do?
- Oh, ooh, ooh. I have an idea.
548
00:25:49,722 --> 00:25:51,245
Are you winging it right now?
549
00:25:52,289 --> 00:25:55,162
As a matter of fact I am.
550
00:25:55,249 --> 00:25:58,687
What's the most Christmassy
of Christmas activities?
551
00:26:00,167 --> 00:26:01,429
Could you tell us?
552
00:26:01,951 --> 00:26:04,475
A carriage ride!
553
00:26:04,650 --> 00:26:07,043
Come on!
554
00:26:16,183 --> 00:26:17,663
Put the blanket down there.
555
00:26:20,361 --> 00:26:22,058
- You like horses?
- Yeah.
556
00:26:22,406 --> 00:26:25,105
I used to love reading books
about horses when I was little.
557
00:26:25,192 --> 00:26:27,716
- Mm. Do you ride?
- A little.
558
00:26:28,456 --> 00:26:30,371
My Aunt Mathilda
knew I loved horses
559
00:26:30,458 --> 00:26:32,286
and let me take lessons
on the weekends.
560
00:26:32,460 --> 00:26:34,070
Mm. I'm sure your uncles
561
00:26:34,244 --> 00:26:36,377
could arrange more lessons
for you over your spring break.
562
00:26:36,507 --> 00:26:38,205
There's plenty of equestrian
centers here.
563
00:26:39,293 --> 00:26:41,251
Mm-hmm.
Okay, shall we?
564
00:26:47,649 --> 00:26:49,869
- I could get used to the snow.
This is so beautiful.
565
00:26:49,999 --> 00:26:51,740
This is so much fun.
I love this.
566
00:26:51,827 --> 00:26:54,221
Can I drive...
...please.
567
00:26:57,267 --> 00:26:58,486
I think they like it.
568
00:26:59,182 --> 00:27:01,097
- This is cool, hey?
- Mm-hmm.
569
00:27:01,402 --> 00:27:02,316
Good call.
570
00:27:02,838 --> 00:27:05,624
Wha-- Could you say that
a little louder?
571
00:27:05,711 --> 00:27:08,714
Maybe record it?
Perhaps post it on social media?
572
00:27:08,801 --> 00:27:10,454
Well, at least
you're not gloating.
573
00:27:11,151 --> 00:27:12,456
This is fun.
574
00:27:13,022 --> 00:27:15,024
I haven't done this
since my last winter
575
00:27:15,111 --> 00:27:17,244
- in college, I think.
- I never have.
576
00:27:19,028 --> 00:27:20,116
I think it's safe to say
577
00:27:20,334 --> 00:27:22,379
you and I had some very
different childhoods.
578
00:27:22,815 --> 00:27:24,512
Apparently.
579
00:27:26,383 --> 00:27:28,647
Oh. Sorry.
580
00:27:35,262 --> 00:27:36,916
- C'mon guys,
- Thanks!
581
00:27:37,003 --> 00:27:39,701
Wasn't that great?
We so need
to do this again.
582
00:27:39,788 --> 00:27:41,485
Good.
583
00:27:43,052 --> 00:27:45,359
Thank you, that was fun.
You're welcome.
584
00:27:45,620 --> 00:27:47,796
[CELLPHONE CHIMES, VIBRATING]
That was fun. Thanks.
585
00:27:49,102 --> 00:27:49,929
Who's that?
586
00:27:51,017 --> 00:27:52,845
Uh, that was my buddy.
587
00:27:52,975 --> 00:27:55,499
He's upset that I'm delaying
my Christmas trip to Whistler,
588
00:27:55,586 --> 00:27:57,937
especially after our friend,
- Hal, already bowed out.
- Oh.
589
00:27:58,154 --> 00:27:59,852
Why'd Hal bow out?
590
00:27:59,982 --> 00:28:02,724
He wanted to spend time
with his wife and her family.
591
00:28:02,855 --> 00:28:05,596
Hmm, imagine that.
I know, right?
592
00:28:05,945 --> 00:28:07,381
What about your family?
593
00:28:07,555 --> 00:28:09,426
How come you're not spending
Christmas with them?
594
00:28:11,254 --> 00:28:13,082
- I don't have any.
- None?
595
00:28:15,084 --> 00:28:16,782
My parents got a divorce
when I was really young
596
00:28:16,869 --> 00:28:19,175
and it was just me and my mom
growing up.
597
00:28:19,698 --> 00:28:20,742
Where is she now?
598
00:28:22,135 --> 00:28:24,137
She passed away when I was
a junior in high school.
599
00:28:24,572 --> 00:28:25,660
I'm sorry.
600
00:28:26,356 --> 00:28:28,315
So you're like us?
601
00:28:30,447 --> 00:28:31,405
I guess so.
602
00:28:31,971 --> 00:28:33,668
And you too, Uncle Max.
603
00:28:35,583 --> 00:28:37,977
I guess I never thought
of it that way.
604
00:28:40,806 --> 00:28:42,024
How about we head up
to the house
605
00:28:42,111 --> 00:28:44,113
and finish decorating
- those trees?
- Sure!
606
00:28:44,200 --> 00:28:45,898
Yeah, let's do that.
Okay.
607
00:28:51,077 --> 00:28:53,166
♪ Dashing through the snow♪
608
00:28:53,340 --> 00:28:55,646
♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
609
00:28:56,299 --> 00:29:01,087
♪ O'er the fields we go
Laughing all the way ♪
610
00:29:01,652 --> 00:29:03,393
♪ Bells on bobtails ring ♪
611
00:29:03,611 --> 00:29:04,481
I like that one.
612
00:29:04,568 --> 00:29:06,353
♪ Making spirits bright ♪
613
00:29:06,570 --> 00:29:08,964
♪ What fun it is to laugh
And sing ♪
614
00:29:09,051 --> 00:29:11,271
♪ A sleighing song tonight ♪
615
00:29:12,185 --> 00:29:16,711
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells
Jingle all the way ♪
616
00:29:17,451 --> 00:29:21,977
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
617
00:29:27,591 --> 00:29:29,550
Oh, it's beautiful.
Amazing.
618
00:29:30,072 --> 00:29:32,205
Yeah, good call
on the outdoor trees.
619
00:29:32,292 --> 00:29:34,033
So pretty.
620
00:29:34,163 --> 00:29:37,340
Oh, now who's gloating?
621
00:29:40,082 --> 00:29:43,042
Hello.
- Hey, Jess, how's it going
at Chez Darlington?
622
00:29:43,303 --> 00:29:44,521
Okay so far.
623
00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:46,741
We did a lot on their first day.
624
00:29:46,915 --> 00:29:48,787
We made tree ornaments,
went on a carriage ride.
625
00:29:49,222 --> 00:29:52,094
- Oh, sounds fun.
- That was Max's idea.
626
00:29:52,225 --> 00:29:53,487
The crotchety uncle?
627
00:29:53,574 --> 00:29:55,358
I never said he was crotchety.
628
00:29:55,489 --> 00:29:56,795
Are you reading Dickens again?
629
00:29:57,578 --> 00:29:58,448
I am, actually.
630
00:29:59,058 --> 00:30:00,624
So, then what's he like?
631
00:30:02,322 --> 00:30:04,411
Basically,
big kid with all the toys
632
00:30:04,498 --> 00:30:06,065
and no responsibility.
633
00:30:06,413 --> 00:30:07,327
Cute?
634
00:30:07,806 --> 00:30:11,200
Mm. Yeah, but see aforementioned
"big kid."
635
00:30:11,331 --> 00:30:13,724
- Can't take him seriously.
Oh, too bad.
636
00:30:14,029 --> 00:30:16,075
I really would like you to find
someone now that you're done
637
00:30:16,162 --> 00:30:19,078
with law school and can't use
"I'm always busy" as an excuse.
638
00:30:19,382 --> 00:30:22,777
Yeah, um, Zoe, I'm gonna
have to call you back.
639
00:30:23,038 --> 00:30:23,996
Okay.
640
00:30:26,912 --> 00:30:28,478
Video link established
641
00:30:28,565 --> 00:30:30,567
and the kids are on
with Mathilda now.
642
00:30:32,439 --> 00:30:34,789
Uh-oh, what's up?
643
00:30:39,054 --> 00:30:41,448
So Mr. Lee doesn't like fancy.
644
00:30:41,535 --> 00:30:43,798
Which means as much
as I love the Plaza Ballroom
645
00:30:43,885 --> 00:30:45,800
and the amazing job they do
for us, every year...
646
00:30:45,887 --> 00:30:47,671
It's definitely fancy.
647
00:30:47,802 --> 00:30:50,370
Yeah. Mr. Lee's gonna be
arriving in the States
648
00:30:50,457 --> 00:30:51,327
in less than a week.
649
00:30:51,501 --> 00:30:52,851
He's meeting with us
and York Ventures
650
00:30:52,938 --> 00:30:54,678
to see who he feels more
comfortable with.
651
00:30:54,853 --> 00:30:56,550
Well, he should totally pick us.
652
00:30:56,855 --> 00:30:59,292
York Ventures already has
a ton of business in Taiwan--
653
00:30:59,596 --> 00:31:02,034
Which means we need it more,
which means
654
00:31:02,208 --> 00:31:03,862
we're gonna work harder
for them.
655
00:31:06,168 --> 00:31:08,692
- How do you know that?
- I do pay attention, you know.
656
00:31:08,823 --> 00:31:10,520
- Do you?
- Yes.
657
00:31:11,043 --> 00:31:13,915
My MBA
is not entirely decorative.
658
00:31:14,742 --> 00:31:16,831
So, what're you gonna do?
659
00:31:17,136 --> 00:31:18,050
I don't know.
660
00:31:18,441 --> 00:31:20,313
I also don't like to go
to Charles with a problem
661
00:31:20,400 --> 00:31:22,315
if I don't already have
the solution.
662
00:31:22,706 --> 00:31:24,317
Well, no pressure
663
00:31:24,404 --> 00:31:26,841
but the Christmas party
is next week.
664
00:31:26,972 --> 00:31:27,929
Thanks.
665
00:31:28,799 --> 00:31:29,975
You know what I do
666
00:31:30,105 --> 00:31:31,933
when I'm trying
to figure something out?
667
00:31:32,194 --> 00:31:33,543
I know it's not make a list.
668
00:31:33,935 --> 00:31:36,372
No. But it is have fun.
669
00:31:40,768 --> 00:31:42,291
♪ Deck the halls
With boughs of holly ♪
670
00:31:42,378 --> 00:31:44,467
♪ Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ♪
671
00:31:44,554 --> 00:31:46,905
♪ 'Tis the season
To be jolly... ♪
672
00:31:49,081 --> 00:31:49,995
Oh, look!
673
00:31:50,169 --> 00:31:52,171
- Puzzles!
Hot chocolate!
674
00:31:54,390 --> 00:31:56,044
I'll... And I'll...
675
00:32:01,484 --> 00:32:02,485
Here it is.
676
00:32:03,269 --> 00:32:05,010
You really like puzzles, huh?
677
00:32:05,140 --> 00:32:07,012
- Yeah.
- So did your dad.
678
00:32:07,273 --> 00:32:09,275
I know.
We used to do them together.
679
00:32:09,449 --> 00:32:11,059
He was good at putting
things together.
680
00:32:11,320 --> 00:32:12,626
He really was, wasn't he?
681
00:32:13,540 --> 00:32:15,585
He tried and tried
to get me to sit still
682
00:32:15,672 --> 00:32:17,805
to learn how to play chess
but I could not do it.
683
00:32:17,892 --> 00:32:20,025
I guess that's why he became
the engineering professor
684
00:32:20,112 --> 00:32:21,548
and I didn't, huh?
685
00:32:24,420 --> 00:32:26,118
So 2,000 pieces?
686
00:32:26,379 --> 00:32:30,949
That will take between 15
and 20 hours on average.
687
00:32:31,210 --> 00:32:33,560
So if we work a couple of hours
each day
688
00:32:33,777 --> 00:32:35,301
we'll be done on Christmas.
689
00:32:35,605 --> 00:32:37,781
Oh wait, you're leaving
before then.
690
00:32:39,783 --> 00:32:41,960
Well, then we'll just have
to work harder, won't we?
691
00:32:45,572 --> 00:32:46,834
Hey.
- Oh, hey.
692
00:32:47,835 --> 00:32:49,837
I need your orders
for the hot chocolates.
693
00:32:50,011 --> 00:32:52,492
The options are... Oh, a list.
694
00:32:52,622 --> 00:32:54,668
Shush.
There is iced hot chocolate,
695
00:32:54,755 --> 00:32:56,104
frozen hot chocolate,
salted caramel,
696
00:32:56,278 --> 00:32:58,802
cinnamon, Belgian dark,
and peppermint white chocolate.
697
00:32:58,977 --> 00:32:59,847
Peppermint.
698
00:33:00,195 --> 00:33:01,936
- Salted caramel.
- Really?
699
00:33:02,067 --> 00:33:03,546
I would have
totally called Belgian dark.
700
00:33:03,677 --> 00:33:05,592
I am a man of many mysteries.
701
00:33:06,071 --> 00:33:07,072
Mm-hmm.
702
00:33:07,594 --> 00:33:10,162
- Max, good to see you again.
- Hey, Gus.
703
00:33:10,336 --> 00:33:11,467
Come here often?
704
00:33:11,772 --> 00:33:14,427
Oh, only every Christmas
when he practically buys me out.
705
00:33:14,775 --> 00:33:16,342
Well, it's uh,
706
00:33:16,472 --> 00:33:18,518
it's no big deal.
It is a big deal.
707
00:33:18,692 --> 00:33:20,824
The Boys and Girls Club
are always sending me
708
00:33:21,086 --> 00:33:24,785
their thanks because this one
won't put his name on the gifts.
709
00:33:28,180 --> 00:33:31,531
Well, today we are here
just to buy this puzzle.
710
00:33:35,796 --> 00:33:36,753
Here you go.
711
00:33:37,754 --> 00:33:39,843
I'll be right back
with your Christmas cupcake.
712
00:33:42,846 --> 00:33:45,110
Jessica.
- Phil, hi.
713
00:33:45,327 --> 00:33:47,503
- Havin' some Christmas fun?
- I am, yes.
714
00:33:47,590 --> 00:33:48,896
Good, glad to hear it.
715
00:33:49,027 --> 00:33:51,029
Especially since we plan
to keep you very busy
716
00:33:51,159 --> 00:33:52,682
once you start
in our department.
717
00:33:52,900 --> 00:33:55,337
[LAUGHS]
I am looking forward
to the challenge.
718
00:33:55,468 --> 00:33:58,123
That's what I like to hear.
Let's hit the ground runnin'.
719
00:33:58,427 --> 00:34:00,560
- See you soon.
- Okay.
720
00:34:01,126 --> 00:34:02,214
Who was that?
721
00:34:02,475 --> 00:34:04,303
My new boss as of January 4th.
722
00:34:04,564 --> 00:34:06,348
You aren't working
for Uncle Charles anymore?
723
00:34:06,696 --> 00:34:09,134
- Not directly. I'll be in legal.
- Is that fun?
724
00:34:09,830 --> 00:34:12,006
Probably not fun. But steady.
725
00:34:12,093 --> 00:34:13,616
Have you always wanted
to be a lawyer?
726
00:34:13,747 --> 00:34:15,531
Mm, not necessarily.
727
00:34:15,662 --> 00:34:17,490
But I always knew I wanted
to help people.
728
00:34:17,620 --> 00:34:19,970
- Like me.
- A lot like you.
729
00:34:20,362 --> 00:34:21,711
I like fun.
730
00:34:23,887 --> 00:34:24,975
Well, do you like hot chocolate?
731
00:34:25,063 --> 00:34:27,195
Yeah!
- Okay.
732
00:34:32,070 --> 00:34:34,115
Is this helping you come up
with a solution?
733
00:34:34,507 --> 00:34:36,857
Alas, no. But it is delicious.
734
00:34:37,423 --> 00:34:38,772
Solution to what?
735
00:34:38,989 --> 00:34:41,296
Jessica has a problem to solve.
736
00:34:41,383 --> 00:34:43,211
And when I posed it
to your Uncle Max
737
00:34:43,298 --> 00:34:45,300
his solution was to have fun.
738
00:34:45,474 --> 00:34:49,304
- A suggestion which you followed.
- I did. No regrets.
739
00:34:49,609 --> 00:34:50,653
What's the problem?
740
00:34:50,827 --> 00:34:52,307
I have to change
the company Christmas party.
741
00:34:52,394 --> 00:34:54,135
Very last minute.
742
00:34:54,266 --> 00:34:55,963
Thank you for hammering
that point home.
743
00:34:56,050 --> 00:34:57,356
Oh, you're welcome.
744
00:34:57,573 --> 00:34:59,619
Why do you have to change it?
745
00:34:59,749 --> 00:35:02,143
Because your Uncle Charles
wants to impress
746
00:35:02,274 --> 00:35:04,537
a very special guest that
he wants to do business with.
747
00:35:04,624 --> 00:35:07,235
And the plans that we have
right now won't accomplish that.
748
00:35:07,366 --> 00:35:08,584
What did you have planned?
749
00:35:08,715 --> 00:35:11,457
A very fancy party
at a very fancy hotel.
750
00:35:11,892 --> 00:35:14,112
But Mr. Lee--That's our special guest.
751
00:35:14,199 --> 00:35:15,939
Right. He doesn't like fancy.
752
00:35:16,070 --> 00:35:17,898
- Uh-oh.
- Uh-oh is right.
753
00:35:18,028 --> 00:35:19,900
What does Mr. Lee like?
754
00:35:20,030 --> 00:35:21,815
- Family.
- That's nice.
755
00:35:21,902 --> 00:35:22,990
That is nice.
756
00:35:23,512 --> 00:35:25,427
But it's also very vague.
I mean, how do you show family?
757
00:35:25,601 --> 00:35:27,299
- Not at the Plaza.
- No.
758
00:35:27,386 --> 00:35:30,084
Maybe you could have the party
at someone's house.
759
00:35:30,389 --> 00:35:33,043
I like it when I go
to friends' houses for parties.
760
00:35:33,131 --> 00:35:35,959
- True.
- Homes feel like family to me.
761
00:35:38,658 --> 00:35:41,617
That's a really great idea.
762
00:35:41,704 --> 00:35:43,097
We should have just
asked you first.
763
00:35:43,184 --> 00:35:45,055
Good job, Em. Up top.
764
00:35:45,665 --> 00:35:47,754
Okay, so now I just have
to find a house.
765
00:35:47,928 --> 00:35:49,103
Darlington.
766
00:35:50,017 --> 00:35:52,280
What? It makes the most sense.
767
00:35:52,454 --> 00:35:54,630
My family used to throw
huge parties growing up,
768
00:35:54,761 --> 00:35:57,677
and it's connected to us,
which is the whole point.
769
00:35:58,373 --> 00:36:00,767
You know, if I didn't know
any better I would say that you,
770
00:36:00,854 --> 00:36:02,725
Mr. Darlington, know a thing
or two about business.
771
00:36:02,856 --> 00:36:04,466
Well, it's a good thing
you know better.
772
00:36:04,597 --> 00:36:05,598
Hmm.
773
00:36:07,948 --> 00:36:09,906
What?
774
00:36:10,124 --> 00:36:11,169
You've got foam on your mouth.
775
00:36:11,256 --> 00:36:12,344
Where? Here?
776
00:36:12,474 --> 00:36:14,302
Right here.
777
00:36:17,175 --> 00:36:20,134
- Still?
Yeah, it's still there.
778
00:36:26,967 --> 00:36:29,143
I'm meeting Lena Thomas
in town tomorrow for coffee
779
00:36:29,274 --> 00:36:30,840
and also to give her the update
on the kids.
780
00:36:30,927 --> 00:36:33,495
Okay, cool. I'll totally
corrupt them while you're gone.
781
00:36:33,713 --> 00:36:36,237
Excellent.
I'm also gonna call Charles
782
00:36:36,368 --> 00:36:38,152
about the changes
to the Christmas party.
783
00:36:38,370 --> 00:36:40,023
I mean,
unless you wanna tell him,
784
00:36:40,198 --> 00:36:42,417
'cause it was your idea.
Well, yours and Emma's.
785
00:36:43,113 --> 00:36:44,898
- No, you go ahead.
- You sure?
786
00:36:45,377 --> 00:36:48,684
Yeah. He won't listen to me,
but he will listen to you.
787
00:36:48,815 --> 00:36:51,209
Or... ...anybody else.
788
00:36:51,600 --> 00:36:53,428
Trust me. Story of my life.
789
00:37:08,269 --> 00:37:10,184
First you gotta find
all of the corners,
790
00:37:10,402 --> 00:37:12,621
then the edges,
then you group them together.
791
00:37:12,926 --> 00:37:14,493
- Very logical.
- Thank you.
792
00:37:14,710 --> 00:37:15,668
I wanna help.
793
00:37:15,885 --> 00:37:17,539
Promise not to take
the pieces away?
794
00:37:17,713 --> 00:37:19,759
- They gotta stay together.
- I promise.
795
00:37:20,281 --> 00:37:22,544
- Okay then.
- Where's Jessica?
796
00:37:22,979 --> 00:37:24,633
She's in town meeting
with Ms. Lena.
797
00:37:24,938 --> 00:37:26,722
Has she told Uncle Charles
our idea yet?
798
00:37:27,070 --> 00:37:28,115
Uh...
799
00:37:28,550 --> 00:37:30,813
The Christmas party
at the Darlington house?
800
00:37:31,118 --> 00:37:32,337
It's the most logical place
801
00:37:32,511 --> 00:37:33,903
for a party of this size
on such short notice.
802
00:37:34,643 --> 00:37:36,384
But,
that is not the only reason.
803
00:37:37,298 --> 00:37:38,386
Oh?
804
00:37:38,908 --> 00:37:41,259
I heard York Ventures will be
doing the wine and dine route
805
00:37:41,389 --> 00:37:42,782
with Mr. Lee when he's in town,
806
00:37:42,869 --> 00:37:45,001
which means the best way
for us to separate ourselves
807
00:37:45,132 --> 00:37:47,308
from them is to show the people
of Darlington
808
00:37:47,439 --> 00:37:49,267
in a family-oriented setting.
809
00:37:50,180 --> 00:37:52,008
Okay, okay. I can see that.
810
00:37:52,705 --> 00:37:53,880
That's a good idea.
811
00:37:54,402 --> 00:37:55,838
That was actually Max's idea.
812
00:37:56,622 --> 00:37:57,623
Max?
813
00:37:57,927 --> 00:37:59,886
Yes. He's a lot more
dialed into the company
814
00:37:59,973 --> 00:38:02,323
than I ever realized.
We're talking about Max.
815
00:38:02,584 --> 00:38:04,020
Yes, Max!
816
00:38:04,456 --> 00:38:06,501
And he's been really great
with the kids, too.
817
00:38:07,415 --> 00:38:11,245
- Good, good.
And I had another idea.
818
00:38:12,464 --> 00:38:14,596
I think that we should open up
the Christmas party
819
00:38:14,683 --> 00:38:17,207
to the families of Darlington
Corporation's employees.
820
00:38:18,121 --> 00:38:19,079
To families?
821
00:38:19,471 --> 00:38:21,690
Yes.
- We've never done that.
822
00:38:21,821 --> 00:38:23,953
Well, it's because we've always
had our events at locations
823
00:38:24,084 --> 00:38:25,215
that weren't family friendly.
824
00:38:25,390 --> 00:38:26,913
But it can't look like
a circus, either.
825
00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:28,175
It'll be different,
826
00:38:28,523 --> 00:38:30,395
but I really do believe
that we can thread the needle
827
00:38:30,482 --> 00:38:33,702
between professionally
impressive and family-oriented.
828
00:38:36,749 --> 00:38:39,534
There's a lot riding on this...
...but...
829
00:38:40,492 --> 00:38:41,536
okay.
830
00:38:41,928 --> 00:38:43,582
I trust you, Jess.
831
00:38:43,799 --> 00:38:45,888
It's gonna be perfect.
832
00:38:51,677 --> 00:38:54,114
Aw.
Thanks for keeping me updated.
833
00:38:54,462 --> 00:38:56,334
I've never seen them look
this happy.
834
00:38:56,812 --> 00:38:58,597
I'm glad they're in such
good hands.
835
00:38:58,988 --> 00:39:01,295
It was the right idea to have
them stay here over Christmas.
836
00:39:01,948 --> 00:39:03,645
Can I ask you a question?
837
00:39:04,646 --> 00:39:06,344
How did you get into family law?
838
00:39:06,692 --> 00:39:10,260
Oh, same way most people do.
Personal experience.
839
00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:13,176
I had family members who were
trying to navigate
840
00:39:13,263 --> 00:39:15,004
the legal system
and it inspired me
841
00:39:15,135 --> 00:39:16,919
to become their advocate.
842
00:39:17,659 --> 00:39:19,835
I interned at a family law firm
for a while.
843
00:39:20,401 --> 00:39:21,924
What drew you to family law?
844
00:39:24,579 --> 00:39:25,711
Something similar.
845
00:39:26,059 --> 00:39:28,714
My mom passed when I was
a junior in high school
846
00:39:28,801 --> 00:39:31,630
and my legal advocate got me
through a lot of tough times.
847
00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:32,892
What stopped you?
848
00:39:33,327 --> 00:39:34,763
Finances.
849
00:39:35,285 --> 00:39:37,026
I had to work my way
through college, and then
850
00:39:37,113 --> 00:39:39,420
after graduating I got the job
as an admin at Darlington
851
00:39:39,507 --> 00:39:41,335
to save and then went back
to night school after that.
852
00:39:41,640 --> 00:39:43,903
And that's when Charles
hired you on as his EA.
853
00:39:44,033 --> 00:39:46,340
Is that why you chose
corporate law instead of family?
854
00:39:46,471 --> 00:39:47,646
Because of where
you were working?
855
00:39:47,863 --> 00:39:49,778
It was an influence, yes.
856
00:39:49,952 --> 00:39:51,345
Understandable.
857
00:39:51,650 --> 00:39:55,044
Family law is hard
and it is not always rewarding.
858
00:39:56,045 --> 00:39:57,264
But when it is...
859
00:39:58,091 --> 00:39:59,919
it touches
your heart like nothing else.
860
00:40:00,920 --> 00:40:03,618
Listen, I know you're about
to start a new position,
861
00:40:04,271 --> 00:40:07,492
but in my opinion you have
exactly what it takes
862
00:40:07,622 --> 00:40:09,537
to be a great
family law attorney.
863
00:40:10,408 --> 00:40:11,713
At least consider it.
864
00:40:12,453 --> 00:40:13,541
We can talk later.
865
00:40:20,548 --> 00:40:22,202
J. Henry that looks great.
866
00:40:22,768 --> 00:40:25,553
Here...
867
00:40:25,901 --> 00:40:27,207
Smells good.
868
00:40:27,903 --> 00:40:28,948
What's all this?
869
00:40:29,644 --> 00:40:30,732
Christmas cookies!
870
00:40:32,691 --> 00:40:34,388
It seemed like a good idea
at the time.
871
00:40:36,216 --> 00:40:39,349
E-- e-- Everything
is perfectly under control.
872
00:40:39,437 --> 00:40:42,352
- I have no doubt, Mrs. Brooks.
- What if Mrs. Brooks wasn't here?
873
00:40:42,483 --> 00:40:43,789
I would have so much doubt.
874
00:40:44,311 --> 00:40:45,530
Are you gonna join us?
875
00:40:45,878 --> 00:40:48,054
Of course.
Where are the raisins?
876
00:40:48,141 --> 00:40:50,230
What-- wha-- Raisins?
877
00:40:50,404 --> 00:40:52,362
You can't have raisins
in Christmas cookies.
878
00:40:52,493 --> 00:40:55,409
- Of course you can.
- No. It's either shortbread
or sugar.
879
00:40:55,801 --> 00:40:58,020
- I like shortbread.
- I like sugar.
880
00:40:58,151 --> 00:40:59,761
- See?
- I like oatmeal raisin.
881
00:40:59,848 --> 00:41:02,068
No. No oatmeal raisin.
882
00:41:02,285 --> 00:41:03,896
I can't believe
I'm explaining to you
883
00:41:03,983 --> 00:41:05,419
the rules of Christmas cookies.
884
00:41:05,593 --> 00:41:07,160
The only rule
is that they have to be shaped
885
00:41:07,334 --> 00:41:09,292
into something Christmassy,
like a Santa or a star.
886
00:41:09,467 --> 00:41:11,599
No, that is a 100 percent
not true.
887
00:41:11,730 --> 00:41:13,471
It's a 100 percent true
if I say it is.
888
00:41:13,601 --> 00:41:16,343
Oh, this is the thing
that you're gonna rebel against?
889
00:41:16,474 --> 00:41:18,084
We all have
our chosen battlefields.
890
00:41:20,695 --> 00:41:21,740
What about you, Emma?
891
00:41:22,175 --> 00:41:24,133
Do you have a favorite
- Christmas cookie?
- I like toffee.
892
00:41:24,307 --> 00:41:25,352
As did your mother.
893
00:41:25,744 --> 00:41:28,224
- How did you know?
- I used to make it for her.
894
00:41:28,355 --> 00:41:29,965
- You did?
Yes.
895
00:41:30,052 --> 00:41:32,968
She taught me how she liked it,
with cinnamon?
896
00:41:33,099 --> 00:41:34,143
Yes.
897
00:41:34,796 --> 00:41:37,495
Do you remember
- how to make them?
- No need. I have her recipe.
898
00:41:40,106 --> 00:41:41,324
It's in here.
899
00:41:42,456 --> 00:41:44,284
Ah, here we go.
900
00:41:47,679 --> 00:41:49,419
That's mom's handwriting.
901
00:41:52,945 --> 00:41:55,469
Emma, would you like to make
some toffee?
902
00:41:56,731 --> 00:41:59,473
Okay.
Okay, so what do we need here?
903
00:41:59,604 --> 00:42:01,214
Uh, sugar...
904
00:42:04,913 --> 00:42:07,829
♪ Silent night ♪
905
00:42:08,134 --> 00:42:11,093
♪ Holy night ♪
906
00:42:11,485 --> 00:42:14,619
♪ All is calm ♪
907
00:42:14,836 --> 00:42:17,622
♪ All is bright ♪
908
00:42:17,796 --> 00:42:19,798
♪ Round yon Virgin... ♪
909
00:42:19,885 --> 00:42:23,062
The kids are asleep,
or on their way, I hope.
910
00:42:23,279 --> 00:42:24,542
Excellent.
911
00:42:24,890 --> 00:42:26,587
And he comes bearing soup,
as well.
912
00:42:26,761 --> 00:42:29,024
Yeah, I thought
you could use a snack.
913
00:42:29,503 --> 00:42:31,244
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
914
00:42:31,418 --> 00:42:35,074
♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪
915
00:42:35,204 --> 00:42:37,555
This looks fantastic.
916
00:42:37,729 --> 00:42:39,731
♪ Sleep in heavenly... ♪
917
00:42:39,861 --> 00:42:41,950
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
918
00:42:48,478 --> 00:42:50,045
- Mm, that's good.
- Yeah?
919
00:42:50,132 --> 00:42:52,657
Mm-hmm. It's a go
at the Darlington house.
920
00:42:53,222 --> 00:42:54,702
- Nice.
- Mm-hmm.
921
00:42:55,268 --> 00:42:58,140
I just passed along the solution
you helped me come up with.
922
00:42:58,619 --> 00:43:01,100
Oh, well, getting them
to take it seriously
923
00:43:01,187 --> 00:43:02,275
is half the battle.
924
00:43:03,624 --> 00:43:04,886
Is that why you don't get
more involved
925
00:43:04,973 --> 00:43:06,584
with the company, for real?
926
00:43:08,498 --> 00:43:09,761
Maybe.
927
00:43:10,762 --> 00:43:12,198
I think, I um...
928
00:43:13,373 --> 00:43:15,984
I kinda fell into the trap
of the younger brother,
929
00:43:16,115 --> 00:43:18,552
lower expectations thing
and it became a trend.
930
00:43:18,683 --> 00:43:19,684
Mm.
931
00:43:20,336 --> 00:43:23,165
By the time I graduated, Charles
was already running the company
932
00:43:23,252 --> 00:43:25,298
and there wasn't really
a role for me.
933
00:43:25,603 --> 00:43:27,256
But you're the president.
934
00:43:27,692 --> 00:43:30,303
Yeah, but we both know
that that's in name only.
935
00:43:30,433 --> 00:43:31,870
Do you want it to be more?
936
00:43:34,829 --> 00:43:35,961
I used to.
937
00:43:36,744 --> 00:43:37,832
But um...
938
00:43:38,703 --> 00:43:40,400
life had its own ideas.
939
00:43:41,706 --> 00:43:42,707
Yeah.
940
00:43:44,099 --> 00:43:45,144
I get that.
941
00:43:45,666 --> 00:43:49,061
♪ ...so tender and mild ♪
942
00:43:49,322 --> 00:43:55,415
Are you thinking about your mom? ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪
943
00:43:55,633 --> 00:43:58,461
Christmas has a way of bringing
up a lot of memories.
944
00:43:59,767 --> 00:44:00,768
I hear ya.
945
00:44:02,291 --> 00:44:04,424
It's been a while
since I celebrated.
946
00:44:04,772 --> 00:44:08,428
- Like this, with family.
- Yeah. Me too.
947
00:44:09,603 --> 00:44:11,605
Not that we're family.
948
00:44:13,128 --> 00:44:14,216
I disagree.
949
00:44:14,826 --> 00:44:15,870
I think we are.
950
00:44:16,915 --> 00:44:19,526
I mean,
at least through Christmas.
951
00:44:24,009 --> 00:44:24,966
Mm.
952
00:44:42,723 --> 00:44:44,420
Face painting!
- Chocolate.
953
00:44:44,551 --> 00:44:47,423
- That's not an activity.
- Well, it is for me.
954
00:44:47,902 --> 00:44:49,687
You guys are giving
awesome suggestions.
955
00:44:49,774 --> 00:44:52,211
This Christmas party
is gonna rock. Thank you.
956
00:44:52,690 --> 00:44:55,127
Oh. There's Zoe. I'm gonna
pop over for a quick hello.
957
00:44:55,301 --> 00:44:57,651
Okay. I'll meet you
at Santa's workshop.
958
00:45:00,654 --> 00:45:01,786
- Hi.
- There you are.
959
00:45:02,047 --> 00:45:03,657
- Is she here?
- That's a no.
960
00:45:04,005 --> 00:45:04,963
Ah.
961
00:45:05,311 --> 00:45:07,835
Well, maybe it's not no
but not yet.
962
00:45:07,966 --> 00:45:09,445
Or it's no.
963
00:45:09,968 --> 00:45:12,187
I should have been braver,
given her the flyer myself
964
00:45:12,274 --> 00:45:13,798
so she knew I wanted her here.
965
00:45:13,928 --> 00:45:15,625
I mean, what do I really know
about her
966
00:45:15,713 --> 00:45:17,453
besides adorable
and an excellent baker?
967
00:45:17,584 --> 00:45:18,716
Okay, breathe.
968
00:45:21,893 --> 00:45:22,937
Distract me.
969
00:45:23,372 --> 00:45:26,114
Where's the cute
not crotchety uncle?
970
00:45:26,898 --> 00:45:28,813
Max is over there. Red scarf.
971
00:45:29,509 --> 00:45:31,946
No way. That's your Max?
972
00:45:33,905 --> 00:45:37,299
Well, he's not my Max.
Wait, do you know him?
973
00:45:37,386 --> 00:45:38,387
Uh, yeah.
974
00:45:38,518 --> 00:45:40,389
He volunteers
in the pediatric ward
975
00:45:40,476 --> 00:45:41,347
being awesome.
976
00:45:42,000 --> 00:45:43,305
Why didn't you tell me?
977
00:45:43,741 --> 00:45:46,265
Because I only know
that guy as Max,
978
00:45:46,395 --> 00:45:48,397
or cute Max, as some say.
979
00:45:48,615 --> 00:45:50,225
- Cute Max?
- Yes.
980
00:45:50,312 --> 00:45:52,401
Empirically, he's very well
put together.
981
00:45:52,488 --> 00:45:55,013
Also, a really good person.
982
00:45:55,709 --> 00:45:57,929
Remind me again why you
don't have a crush on him?
983
00:45:58,407 --> 00:46:00,192
Well-- I...
984
00:46:01,410 --> 00:46:04,065
I mean, he's-- he's Max.
985
00:46:05,414 --> 00:46:07,242
I have never thought of him
that way.
986
00:46:07,416 --> 00:46:10,202
Yeah, you do tend
to get tunnel vision
987
00:46:10,768 --> 00:46:13,901
and forget to see
what's in front of your face.
988
00:46:31,745 --> 00:46:33,529
There are other craft options.
989
00:46:34,574 --> 00:46:36,881
I like pine cones.
Pine cones are fun.
990
00:46:37,142 --> 00:46:38,534
Not if you step on them.
991
00:46:38,621 --> 00:46:40,232
Then don't step on them.
Right, kids?
992
00:46:40,406 --> 00:46:41,320
Yeah.
993
00:46:41,624 --> 00:46:42,495
Yeah.
994
00:46:43,278 --> 00:46:45,672
Your friend Zoe looks familiar.
995
00:46:46,064 --> 00:46:48,718
Yeah, she's a surgeon
at St. Francis.
996
00:46:50,677 --> 00:46:53,114
She recognized you, too,
from your volunteer work,
997
00:46:53,201 --> 00:46:55,421
which you have never mentioned.
998
00:46:55,682 --> 00:46:58,380
Well, we haven't spent that much
quality time together.
999
00:46:59,033 --> 00:47:00,513
Do you tell Charles about it?
1000
00:47:00,905 --> 00:47:03,168
Or your work with the Boys
and Girls Club?
1001
00:47:03,342 --> 00:47:06,171
There's no reason to tell
anyone any of it.
1002
00:47:06,562 --> 00:47:07,520
Why?
1003
00:47:08,521 --> 00:47:11,089
Because then it takes
away from it.
1004
00:47:11,393 --> 00:47:12,830
You should do the right thing
1005
00:47:12,960 --> 00:47:16,094
because it's the right thing
to do, not to brag about it.
1006
00:47:24,667 --> 00:47:27,018
Oh, Kate showed up!
1007
00:47:40,596 --> 00:47:41,597
Whatcha doin'?
1008
00:47:42,294 --> 00:47:44,296
Last minute tweaks
for the layouts for the party.
1009
00:47:44,600 --> 00:47:47,212
You're working
very hard at a job
1010
00:47:47,299 --> 00:47:48,866
you technically no longer have.
1011
00:47:49,257 --> 00:47:52,173
Because it is important to me
that I do a good job.
1012
00:47:52,391 --> 00:47:53,827
Plus, I don't want your brother
to think
1013
00:47:53,914 --> 00:47:55,742
that I don't appreciate him
for all the years of support
1014
00:47:55,873 --> 00:47:57,265
he gave me
so I could get my degree.
1015
00:47:57,744 --> 00:48:00,007
Charles is the lucky one.
1016
00:48:00,573 --> 00:48:01,835
I don't know
how your replacement
1017
00:48:01,922 --> 00:48:03,532
is gonna live up to your legend.
1018
00:48:04,185 --> 00:48:06,448
Especially after this Christmas.
1019
00:48:06,840 --> 00:48:08,886
Everyone is acting like me
volunteering to help
1020
00:48:09,016 --> 00:48:10,844
watch the kids
is something extraordinary.
1021
00:48:11,018 --> 00:48:12,019
It is.
1022
00:48:13,151 --> 00:48:16,371
That's part of what makes you
the amazing Jessica.
1023
00:48:45,096 --> 00:48:46,140
Hey, Abby.
1024
00:48:46,967 --> 00:48:49,665
- What's going on?
- I had a nightmare.
1025
00:48:50,231 --> 00:48:51,493
Oh no.
1026
00:48:52,407 --> 00:48:53,408
What about?
1027
00:48:53,931 --> 00:48:55,193
A fish.
1028
00:48:56,846 --> 00:48:58,022
A fish?
1029
00:48:59,110 --> 00:49:01,242
It was a really big fish.
1030
00:49:01,634 --> 00:49:02,591
Oh.
1031
00:49:02,940 --> 00:49:03,941
That's scary.
1032
00:49:05,072 --> 00:49:06,334
Will you read to me?
1033
00:49:07,596 --> 00:49:09,120
Yeah, of course.
1034
00:49:13,951 --> 00:49:15,735
What've you got there?
1035
00:49:16,692 --> 00:49:19,695
-The Wizard of Oz.
- Oh.
1036
00:49:20,522 --> 00:49:22,437
I love this book.
1037
00:49:26,441 --> 00:49:28,922
"Hour after hour passed away,
1038
00:49:29,183 --> 00:49:31,664
and slowly Dorothy
got over her fright.
1039
00:49:32,099 --> 00:49:33,796
But she felt quite lonely,
1040
00:49:33,883 --> 00:49:36,625
and the wind shrieked
so loudly all about her
1041
00:49:36,756 --> 00:49:38,584
that she nearly came deaf."
1042
00:49:48,637 --> 00:49:50,465
Hey. Everything okay?
1043
00:49:50,857 --> 00:49:53,077
- Do you know where Abby is?
- Um...
1044
00:49:54,034 --> 00:49:56,080
"At last she
crawled over the swaying floor
1045
00:49:56,167 --> 00:49:58,908
to her bed, and lay down upon it
1046
00:49:59,735 --> 00:50:01,955
and Toto followed
and lay down beside her."
1047
00:50:03,087 --> 00:50:06,264
"In spite of the swaying house
and the wailing of the wind,
1048
00:50:06,786 --> 00:50:10,920
Dorothy soon closed her eyes
and fell fast asleep."
1049
00:50:46,130 --> 00:50:47,566
She just had a little nightmare,
1050
00:50:47,696 --> 00:50:49,394
but I think she's okay now.
1051
00:50:49,829 --> 00:50:52,484
She usually comes to me
when that happens.
1052
00:50:53,267 --> 00:50:54,486
What's wrong, honey?
1053
00:50:55,574 --> 00:51:00,231
I just-- I'm worried about them
getting too attached...
1054
00:51:01,145 --> 00:51:03,973
when we just have to leave again
for the boarding school.
1055
00:51:05,279 --> 00:51:07,281
Especially after you just left
your aunt.
1056
00:51:07,934 --> 00:51:11,285
But, Em, you know this will
still be your home
1057
00:51:11,416 --> 00:51:13,287
even when you come back
from Paden.
1058
00:51:13,809 --> 00:51:17,074
And if I have my way you'll be
coming back here a lot.
1059
00:51:20,164 --> 00:51:22,166
- Get some sleep.
1060
00:51:22,296 --> 00:51:23,428
- Goodnight.
- Goodnight.
1061
00:51:35,614 --> 00:51:37,355
- Thank you.
You're welcome.
1062
00:51:40,967 --> 00:51:42,882
You're getting really good
at this uncle thing.
1063
00:51:43,100 --> 00:51:44,579
You think so?
Mm-hmm.
1064
00:51:44,710 --> 00:51:46,973
I feel so uncertain
all the time.
1065
00:51:47,321 --> 00:51:49,497
I think uncertainty
is a part of parenting.
1066
00:51:49,584 --> 00:51:51,934
Parenting?
Mm-hmm.
1067
00:51:52,500 --> 00:51:54,720
I never thought of it like that.
1068
00:51:55,286 --> 00:51:57,201
Then why did you offer
to help me?
1069
00:51:57,331 --> 00:51:59,986
I mean, you could have gone
to Whistler with your buddies.
1070
00:52:01,509 --> 00:52:03,294
Well, when um...
1071
00:52:04,425 --> 00:52:06,123
when the accident
first happened...
1072
00:52:07,211 --> 00:52:08,299
Charles was right.
1073
00:52:08,473 --> 00:52:10,431
We weren't ready
to be guardians.
1074
00:52:10,823 --> 00:52:12,694
And Mathilda,
she's a wonderful person
1075
00:52:12,781 --> 00:52:14,435
so it made sense
them being there.
1076
00:52:15,219 --> 00:52:18,483
I-- I wanna do more than just
visit them once in a while.
1077
00:52:20,572 --> 00:52:22,095
Growing up, um...
1078
00:52:23,662 --> 00:52:25,142
Jarrett was my idol.
1079
00:52:26,752 --> 00:52:29,929
My parents were older
and a little distracted
1080
00:52:30,016 --> 00:52:31,496
and Charles already had
his own life
1081
00:52:31,583 --> 00:52:32,975
by the time I came along...
1082
00:52:33,889 --> 00:52:36,327
and Jarrett was there for me.
1083
00:52:38,198 --> 00:52:39,156
Always.
1084
00:52:41,070 --> 00:52:43,986
So showing his kids Christmas--It's the least I can do.
1085
00:52:44,204 --> 00:52:46,163
You're doing a really good job.
1086
00:52:46,902 --> 00:52:47,860
You promise?
1087
00:52:49,775 --> 00:52:50,993
I promise.
1088
00:52:54,301 --> 00:52:55,824
That means a lot.
1089
00:53:02,179 --> 00:53:03,919
Oh.
- Late night snacking?
1090
00:53:05,051 --> 00:53:06,357
Yep.
1091
00:53:06,748 --> 00:53:09,186
And it is way past my bedtime.
1092
00:53:11,188 --> 00:53:12,406
Goodnight, everyone.
1093
00:53:12,885 --> 00:53:13,842
Goodnight.
1094
00:53:18,369 --> 00:53:19,370
Max...
1095
00:53:19,979 --> 00:53:21,676
don't mess this up.
1096
00:53:22,808 --> 00:53:24,331
I don't know
what you're talking about.
1097
00:53:24,418 --> 00:53:25,593
Yes, you do.
1098
00:53:26,159 --> 00:53:28,466
I was there the first time
you saw her.
1099
00:53:28,857 --> 00:53:32,644
You almost ran into a door.
I-- No, I...
1100
00:53:36,735 --> 00:53:38,389
She's way out of my league,
Mrs. B.
1101
00:53:38,563 --> 00:53:41,435
Listen,
I've watched you grow up.
1102
00:53:42,393 --> 00:53:45,091
I know that there is
so much more to you
1103
00:53:45,178 --> 00:53:48,399
than you let even
yourself realize.
1104
00:53:48,964 --> 00:53:50,183
Yeah, but...
1105
00:53:52,098 --> 00:53:55,319
she doesn't take me seriously.
I mean, why would she?
1106
00:53:55,841 --> 00:53:57,799
Oh, my dear Max.
1107
00:53:58,409 --> 00:54:01,281
You have to figure out
how to take yourself seriously
1108
00:54:01,412 --> 00:54:02,891
before anyone else will.
1109
00:54:11,944 --> 00:54:14,120
I think I may have
- a crush on Max.
- Yes!
1110
00:54:14,642 --> 00:54:16,340
- Such good news.
- Is it?
1111
00:54:16,427 --> 00:54:17,732
Because my head
is kinda spinning.
1112
00:54:18,211 --> 00:54:21,214
Because he's too handsome?
Because it'll change things.
1113
00:54:21,388 --> 00:54:23,303
- Into awesome.
- Into the unknown.
1114
00:54:23,390 --> 00:54:25,523
And you know how much I hate
the unknown, which is why--
1115
00:54:25,653 --> 00:54:27,960
Take the chocolate fudge instead
of the Christmas roll fudge
1116
00:54:28,047 --> 00:54:29,614
because chocolate is safe
while Christmas roll
1117
00:54:29,701 --> 00:54:32,617
is oddly exotic albeit
in a still safely Christmas way.
1118
00:54:32,747 --> 00:54:34,923
Wow, you just went down
an analogy rabbit hole.
1119
00:54:35,010 --> 00:54:36,185
You followed.
1120
00:54:36,316 --> 00:54:37,970
Jess, sweetie,
you can't be too cautious
1121
00:54:38,057 --> 00:54:39,058
because then you'll miss out.
1122
00:54:39,363 --> 00:54:41,539
- Do you think I'm too cautious?
- Sometimes.
1123
00:54:42,104 --> 00:54:43,671
Oh. I never used to be.
1124
00:54:43,932 --> 00:54:46,631
When I was young
I was bold and brave.
1125
00:54:47,240 --> 00:54:49,024
I remember your eighth grade
1126
00:54:49,111 --> 00:54:50,939
tap dancing ventriloquist
talent act.
1127
00:54:51,026 --> 00:54:52,767
You are never
gonna let me live that down.
1128
00:54:52,941 --> 00:54:55,292
Never. But you being cautious
1129
00:54:55,379 --> 00:54:57,294
after losing your mom
makes sense.
1130
00:54:58,077 --> 00:55:00,166
Maybe I am missing out
on some things.
1131
00:55:01,167 --> 00:55:04,301
Hey, do you wanna go
dress shopping with me?
1132
00:55:04,562 --> 00:55:06,868
I have a sudden compulsion
to look really, really good
1133
00:55:06,955 --> 00:55:08,783
for tomorrow night's
Christmas party.
1134
00:55:12,396 --> 00:55:13,484
I can't.
1135
00:55:14,223 --> 00:55:16,443
- I have a date.
- Wh--
1136
00:55:18,837 --> 00:55:21,318
I wanna hear everything!
1137
00:55:27,585 --> 00:55:29,238
- Jess?
- Hey, Max!
1138
00:55:29,848 --> 00:55:30,979
Hey.
1139
00:55:39,161 --> 00:55:41,207
Are those--The uniforms.
1140
00:55:59,921 --> 00:56:01,227
It's very nice.
1141
00:56:09,104 --> 00:56:11,890
You know, Max, there's something
that we haven't done yet
1142
00:56:12,020 --> 00:56:13,935
that is oh, so Christmassy.
1143
00:56:14,762 --> 00:56:15,676
Oh...
1144
00:56:16,547 --> 00:56:17,591
what's that?
1145
00:56:19,941 --> 00:56:21,552
♪ We wish you
A Merry Christmas ♪
1146
00:56:21,682 --> 00:56:24,555
♪ We wish you
A Merry Christmas ♪
1147
00:56:24,685 --> 00:56:27,906
♪ We wish you
A Merry Christmas ♪
1148
00:56:27,993 --> 00:56:30,474
♪ And a Happy New Year ♪
1149
00:56:30,909 --> 00:56:33,477
♪ Good tidings we bring ♪
1150
00:56:33,999 --> 00:56:36,915
♪ To you and your kin ♪
1151
00:56:37,176 --> 00:56:40,222
♪ We wish you
A Merry Christmas ♪
1152
00:56:40,440 --> 00:56:42,311
Yay!
1153
00:56:42,790 --> 00:56:45,576
All right, give me a high-five.
Yay! One, two, three.
1154
00:56:46,925 --> 00:56:48,100
One, two.
1155
00:56:48,274 --> 00:56:50,363
Snowball fight!
1156
00:56:50,537 --> 00:56:52,017
♪ To you and your kin♪
1157
00:56:52,539 --> 00:56:55,237
♪ We wish you
A Merry Christmas ♪
1158
00:56:56,935 --> 00:56:59,241
I'm gonna get you!
1159
00:57:02,767 --> 00:57:03,855
Oh, no!
1160
00:57:04,290 --> 00:57:05,726
I am gonna get you!
Hey! Be careful!
1161
00:57:05,813 --> 00:57:06,988
Uncle Charles!
1162
00:57:07,119 --> 00:57:08,294
Hey!
1163
00:57:08,642 --> 00:57:11,123
Wow. What a warm welcome.
1164
00:57:11,253 --> 00:57:13,691
I'm sure my schedule had you
coming back later on tonight.
1165
00:57:13,778 --> 00:57:15,432
Actually, I changed
the plans last second.
1166
00:57:15,606 --> 00:57:18,043
Sorry, I wanted to be refreshed
for the big day tomorrow,
1167
00:57:18,173 --> 00:57:20,437
and of course to see
my beautiful nieces and nephew.
1168
00:57:20,567 --> 00:57:22,221
- How are you all?
Good.
1169
00:57:22,351 --> 00:57:24,919
- I like to hear that.
- We made ornaments!
1170
00:57:25,137 --> 00:57:27,313
And went on a carriage ride
with a horse.
1171
00:57:27,400 --> 00:57:28,880
And we're building
a Christmas puzzle.
1172
00:57:29,228 --> 00:57:30,795
That sounds very Christmassy.
1173
00:57:31,186 --> 00:57:33,972
All right kids, let's get
cleaned up and ready for dinner.
1174
00:57:34,059 --> 00:57:35,669
Charles will tell us
about his trip later.
1175
00:57:35,800 --> 00:57:37,366
Can I have some hot chocolate?
1176
00:57:37,584 --> 00:57:39,934
I think that can be arranged.
Come on.
1177
00:57:41,980 --> 00:57:43,155
Hey...
1178
00:57:43,764 --> 00:57:45,853
...when did Max
become Mr. Rogers?
1179
00:57:46,071 --> 00:57:48,595
Max has been full of surprises.
1180
00:57:55,950 --> 00:57:57,256
Hey, Charles?
1181
00:57:57,735 --> 00:57:58,605
Yeah?
1182
00:57:59,258 --> 00:58:01,608
Could I talk to you for a second
about my role at Darlington?
1183
00:58:02,609 --> 00:58:03,654
Your role?
1184
00:58:04,089 --> 00:58:05,873
Yeah. About doing more.
1185
00:58:06,570 --> 00:58:08,310
Can we talk about it
after the Christmas party?
1186
00:58:08,397 --> 00:58:09,834
I'm pretty wiped out
from the trip.
1187
00:58:10,356 --> 00:58:12,445
- Yeah, sure.
- All right, thanks.
1188
00:58:32,726 --> 00:58:34,119
That's a nice suit.
1189
00:58:34,249 --> 00:58:36,556
- Thank you. You, too.
- Thank you.
1190
00:58:37,339 --> 00:58:40,429
Oh, wow.
Don't you two look pretty?
1191
00:58:40,560 --> 00:58:43,345
Thank you, Uncle Max.
You both look pretty, too.
1192
00:58:43,737 --> 00:58:45,130
Thank you.
1193
00:58:46,784 --> 00:58:48,220
Oh, what's up?
1194
00:58:48,437 --> 00:58:50,352
- I need help.
- What've we got here?
1195
00:58:50,527 --> 00:58:51,919
You almost got it.
1196
00:58:52,093 --> 00:58:53,660
You just gotta take
this big one,
1197
00:58:54,269 --> 00:58:56,750
cross it over, and up...
1198
00:58:57,838 --> 00:58:59,274
down and through.
1199
00:59:00,362 --> 00:59:01,625
And you look like a Darlington.
1200
00:59:02,539 --> 00:59:04,236
Yes, I do.
1201
00:59:26,606 --> 00:59:27,825
Is it done yet?
1202
00:59:28,129 --> 00:59:30,479
Almost. Oh, my.
1203
00:59:30,610 --> 00:59:32,525
You're going to look like
a little Christmas angel.
1204
00:59:34,745 --> 00:59:35,702
Hi.
- Hi.
1205
00:59:35,833 --> 00:59:36,790
It's Max, right?
1206
00:59:36,877 --> 00:59:38,836
- Yeah, Zoe. Right?
- Yes.
1207
00:59:38,966 --> 00:59:39,924
- Ah, yes.
- Yes.
1208
00:59:40,141 --> 00:59:41,490
Uh, we know each other
from the hospital
1209
00:59:41,578 --> 00:59:43,101
where Max volunteers.
1210
00:59:43,449 --> 00:59:44,711
And through Jessica.
1211
00:59:44,798 --> 00:59:47,148
Hmm.
- Um, Max, this is Kate.
Kate, Max.
1212
00:59:47,235 --> 00:59:48,497
Kate, it's nice to meet you.
1213
00:59:48,585 --> 00:59:51,413
Same.
Your house is really beautiful.
1214
00:59:51,544 --> 00:59:53,546
- Oh, thank you.
- Can we come back?
1215
00:59:55,548 --> 00:59:56,723
Yeah, anytime.
1216
00:59:56,810 --> 00:59:58,420
Sounds like you and Jess
have been having fun
1217
00:59:58,507 --> 01:00:00,640
- with your nieces and nephew.
- Yes.
1218
01:00:00,814 --> 01:00:05,340
Yes, the kids have been great
and, well, Jess is amazing.
1219
01:00:05,427 --> 01:00:07,995
No argument here,
and I know she's really enjoyed
1220
01:00:08,082 --> 01:00:09,954
spending time with you
and the kids.
1221
01:00:13,566 --> 01:00:14,567
Hi.
1222
01:00:16,351 --> 01:00:18,615
- Hi. So wonderful to see you.
- Hi.
1223
01:00:18,745 --> 01:00:19,833
Great to see you, too.
1224
01:00:20,268 --> 01:00:21,966
Have you seen the children?
They're over by the Christmas--
1225
01:00:22,053 --> 01:00:23,620
I saw. They are having
quite the time.
1226
01:00:23,707 --> 01:00:25,491
I'm glad to see that things
are going so well.
1227
01:00:25,622 --> 01:00:27,188
Well, Max is really great
with them.
1228
01:00:27,275 --> 01:00:28,842
Well, Emma says
that you're a big part
1229
01:00:28,929 --> 01:00:30,322
of making them
feel at home, too.
1230
01:00:30,496 --> 01:00:33,194
She does?
Hmm, well, they make it easy.
1231
01:00:33,368 --> 01:00:35,153
Have you thought about
my suggestion?
1232
01:00:35,457 --> 01:00:38,765
- Yes, a lot, actually.
- I hear a "but."
1233
01:00:39,026 --> 01:00:40,854
I don't have
any practical experience.
1234
01:00:41,072 --> 01:00:43,814
You have something better.
Personal experience.
1235
01:00:44,162 --> 01:00:47,165
And instinct.
Neither of which can be taught.
1236
01:00:49,341 --> 01:00:51,604
I just owe so much
to Charles and Darlington.
1237
01:00:51,691 --> 01:00:53,388
I mean, they have been
incredibly generous to me
1238
01:00:53,562 --> 01:00:55,434
- over the years.
- I see.
1239
01:00:56,130 --> 01:00:59,481
Well, you have my info
if you should change your mind.
1240
01:00:59,873 --> 01:01:00,787
Thank you.
1241
01:01:09,404 --> 01:01:10,275
Hi.
1242
01:01:11,232 --> 01:01:12,233
Hi.
1243
01:01:12,973 --> 01:01:15,497
You look really beautiful
in that dress.
1244
01:01:15,628 --> 01:01:16,542
Thank you.
1245
01:01:17,064 --> 01:01:19,197
You look very handsome yourself.
Thank you.
1246
01:01:21,286 --> 01:01:23,592
What time are you heading
to Whistler tomorrow?
1247
01:01:23,854 --> 01:01:26,378
I'm n-- I'm not. I-- I pushed it
'til after Christmas
1248
01:01:26,552 --> 01:01:29,903
and the kids go to Paden, so...
1249
01:01:34,386 --> 01:01:35,256
That's Mr. Lee.
1250
01:01:36,301 --> 01:01:39,130
That is Mr. Lee.
Do you mind if I...No, go.
1251
01:01:39,565 --> 01:01:41,045
I'll be right back.
1252
01:01:43,351 --> 01:01:47,051
Mr. Lee. Max Darlington,
Charles's brother.
1253
01:01:47,138 --> 01:01:48,966
- Nice to meet you, Max.
- And you.
1254
01:01:49,140 --> 01:01:51,838
- So how was, uh, your flight?
- Oh, not bad.
1255
01:01:51,969 --> 01:01:54,536
Not nearly as long as my flight
from Harbin.
1256
01:01:54,754 --> 01:01:55,755
Harbin?
1257
01:01:56,060 --> 01:01:57,757
You know, I was in Harbin
about five years ago
1258
01:01:57,931 --> 01:01:59,628
for the Ice Festival.
Have you been?
1259
01:01:59,846 --> 01:02:02,675
Of course, yes. It's one
of the best winter experiences.
1260
01:02:02,936 --> 01:02:05,765
Oh, totally. My favorite part
was the um,
1261
01:02:06,070 --> 01:02:07,506
uh, the Lantern Art Fair.
1262
01:02:07,636 --> 01:02:09,116
Excuse me.
Mine, as well.
1263
01:02:09,813 --> 01:02:11,815
I'm taking my daughter there
in January.
1264
01:02:11,945 --> 01:02:13,642
Oh, well, we should meet up.
1265
01:02:13,773 --> 01:02:14,643
Victor.
1266
01:02:15,296 --> 01:02:17,734
- It's so good to see you.
- Charles.
1267
01:02:17,951 --> 01:02:20,824
I'm sorry I missed you
- coming in.
- Oh, it's okay. Uh,
1268
01:02:21,128 --> 01:02:23,914
Max and I were just discussing
the Harbin Ice Festival.
1269
01:02:24,349 --> 01:02:27,961
- Oh.
- I wasn't aware that Darlington
is a family-run company.
1270
01:02:28,657 --> 01:02:29,746
Well-Yes, I mean,
1271
01:02:29,833 --> 01:02:31,486
family has always been
an integral part
1272
01:02:31,573 --> 01:02:32,792
of Darlington Corporation,
1273
01:02:32,923 --> 01:02:34,838
starting with our grandfather
and great uncle
1274
01:02:34,925 --> 01:02:37,405
and now continuing
with Charles and myself.
1275
01:02:38,145 --> 01:02:40,191
Good family, good company.
1276
01:02:40,757 --> 01:02:42,889
This is our motto
at Liuxing Motors.
1277
01:02:43,194 --> 01:02:44,717
Victor,
I would love to introduce you
1278
01:02:44,804 --> 01:02:45,936
to some of our
other board members.
1279
01:02:46,023 --> 01:02:47,415
- Of course.
- Right this way.
1280
01:02:50,201 --> 01:02:52,943
Okay, Max, good job.
I'll take it from here.
1281
01:02:53,291 --> 01:02:55,162
Yeah, but we were just
in a conversation--
1282
01:02:55,293 --> 01:02:57,556
This is a very important deal.
1283
01:02:58,035 --> 01:03:01,516
I'm aware of that-Max, just go do
what you do. Go have fun.
1284
01:03:25,279 --> 01:03:26,106
Hey.
1285
01:03:27,064 --> 01:03:27,891
Hey.
1286
01:03:31,590 --> 01:03:33,374
You must be freezing.
1287
01:03:37,248 --> 01:03:39,076
- Thank you.
- You're welcome.
1288
01:03:40,555 --> 01:03:42,296
You okay? You seemed upset.
1289
01:03:43,167 --> 01:03:44,342
No, I'm fine.
1290
01:03:46,474 --> 01:03:48,563
Did something happen
between you and your brother?
1291
01:03:50,130 --> 01:03:52,219
No. Nothing I'm not used to.
1292
01:03:53,438 --> 01:03:56,528
It's just, it's hard to change
people's opinions of you...
1293
01:03:57,398 --> 01:03:59,748
especially when they've
held them for so many years.
1294
01:04:00,358 --> 01:04:02,142
Charles only sees
what you show him.
1295
01:04:03,274 --> 01:04:04,579
It's what we've all seen.
1296
01:04:06,059 --> 01:04:09,367
I know that there is
so much more to you.
1297
01:04:11,369 --> 01:04:12,500
Well, it...
1298
01:04:13,980 --> 01:04:16,330
it helps when somebody
believes in you.
1299
01:04:18,332 --> 01:04:19,420
It does.
1300
01:04:21,118 --> 01:04:22,032
And I do.
1301
01:04:26,297 --> 01:04:27,951
Uncle Max! Jessica!
1302
01:04:28,299 --> 01:04:30,214
Hey, Abby. What's up?
1303
01:04:30,736 --> 01:04:32,477
I made some more
outdoor ornaments
1304
01:04:32,564 --> 01:04:34,131
to replace the ones
the birds ate.
1305
01:04:34,392 --> 01:04:36,307
Nicely done.
What's the carrot for?
1306
01:04:36,568 --> 01:04:38,222
A deer ate the snowman's nose.
1307
01:04:42,226 --> 01:04:44,750
These are so beautiful.
1308
01:04:45,142 --> 01:04:49,233
Mr. Lee. Hi, I'm Jessica Lew,
Charles' personal assistant.
1309
01:04:51,322 --> 01:04:54,238
Merry Christmas to you, too.
And a pleasure to meet you.
1310
01:04:54,629 --> 01:04:55,848
Victor saw the lights
from the window
1311
01:04:55,935 --> 01:04:57,981
and wanted to come take
a closer look.
1312
01:04:58,285 --> 01:05:00,200
I put two new ornaments
on the trees
1313
01:05:00,287 --> 01:05:01,723
to replace the ones
the birds ate.
1314
01:05:02,072 --> 01:05:03,464
They're okay for animals.
1315
01:05:03,769 --> 01:05:07,729
- I'm delighted to hear it.
- This is our niece,
Abby Darlington.
1316
01:05:08,339 --> 01:05:11,081
Yesterday we built a snowman.
Do you build snowmen?
1317
01:05:11,516 --> 01:05:13,300
As a matter of fact, I do.
1318
01:05:13,648 --> 01:05:16,260
I was telling your Uncle Max
about taking my daughter
1319
01:05:16,390 --> 01:05:18,523
to the Harbin Ice Festival
next month.
1320
01:05:19,045 --> 01:05:22,309
Perhaps you could come visit us,
and bring your uncles, too.
1321
01:05:22,701 --> 01:05:24,703
Well, that sounds like
a great idea.
1322
01:05:24,964 --> 01:05:26,923
That is an excellent plan.
1323
01:05:27,619 --> 01:05:28,489
Shall we?
1324
01:05:29,273 --> 01:05:30,927
Yes.
1325
01:05:36,976 --> 01:05:38,804
You have a lovely family,
Charles.
1326
01:05:39,761 --> 01:05:41,328
I couldn't agree with you more.
1327
01:05:42,242 --> 01:05:44,201
- I'm so happy you came.
- Thank you.
1328
01:05:59,390 --> 01:06:00,782
- Good morning.
- Hey.
1329
01:06:02,349 --> 01:06:03,263
Excellent.
1330
01:06:03,568 --> 01:06:05,526
You two are exactly
who I wanted to talk to.
1331
01:06:05,657 --> 01:06:07,267
Can you join me
in the office please?
1332
01:06:11,619 --> 01:06:13,230
We are in business!
1333
01:06:13,752 --> 01:06:17,147
- Mr. Lee?
- Wants Darlington Corporation
for the joint venture in Taiwan.
1334
01:06:17,886 --> 01:06:19,584
That is fantastic news!
1335
01:06:19,714 --> 01:06:21,716
- Congratulations!
- To you two!
1336
01:06:21,934 --> 01:06:23,631
One of the big factors
in Victor's decision
1337
01:06:23,718 --> 01:06:27,157
was how welcome he felt
at our Christmas party.
1338
01:06:27,374 --> 01:06:28,332
You were right.
1339
01:06:28,985 --> 01:06:32,989
He puts a great deal of emphasis
on family in everything he does,
1340
01:06:33,554 --> 01:06:34,991
which was why
he especially loved
1341
01:06:35,078 --> 01:06:37,602
that we put emphasis on family
at our Christmas party.
1342
01:06:37,994 --> 01:06:41,780
- So I wanna thank you both.
- Ah, we were just doing our jobs.
1343
01:06:42,128 --> 01:06:43,216
About that.
1344
01:06:43,347 --> 01:06:44,652
Victor made a point of saying
1345
01:06:44,739 --> 01:06:46,132
how much he enjoyed
your company, Max.
1346
01:06:46,872 --> 01:06:49,353
- Really? He did?
- Yes, and he's looking forward
1347
01:06:49,440 --> 01:06:50,963
to going to Harbin with you
and the children
1348
01:06:51,050 --> 01:06:52,660
if they can get the time
off school.
1349
01:06:52,791 --> 01:06:54,749
Yeah, well, that's gonna be fun.
1350
01:06:56,316 --> 01:06:58,231
Also, I wanna...
1351
01:06:58,884 --> 01:07:02,018
...apologize if I was short
with you last night.
1352
01:07:03,584 --> 01:07:05,195
You've done a great job.
1353
01:07:06,544 --> 01:07:07,675
Thank you, Charles.
1354
01:07:08,720 --> 01:07:11,157
So you wanna be more involved
with the company?
1355
01:07:12,376 --> 01:07:13,768
Uh, yeah, I do.
1356
01:07:13,986 --> 01:07:15,553
Well, that is great
because Victor
1357
01:07:15,640 --> 01:07:19,209
specifically asked for you
to be the liaison on this deal.
1358
01:07:20,123 --> 01:07:21,602
- Really?
Really.
1359
01:07:23,909 --> 01:07:26,085
I--
1360
01:07:26,172 --> 01:07:27,695
I'm so surprised.
1361
01:07:28,174 --> 01:07:29,480
You think you can handle it?
1362
01:07:30,959 --> 01:07:32,048
I can.
1363
01:07:32,352 --> 01:07:35,051
Good.
You'll need to pack your bags.
1364
01:07:36,269 --> 01:07:37,227
Excuse me?
1365
01:07:37,575 --> 01:07:39,577
Well, if you're gonna run
the Taiwan division
1366
01:07:39,707 --> 01:07:41,100
you'll need to get
started immediately.
1367
01:07:41,535 --> 01:07:43,407
Your flight leaves Thursday
to Taipei.
1368
01:07:43,711 --> 01:07:45,104
- This Thursday?
- Yes.
1369
01:07:45,713 --> 01:07:48,368
But that means he's gonna
miss Christmas with the kids.
1370
01:07:48,890 --> 01:07:50,414
Yes. That is unfortunate...
1371
01:07:50,588 --> 01:07:52,111
...but I will be with them
1372
01:07:52,285 --> 01:07:55,897
until they settle at Paden,
then I'll fly over to join you.
1373
01:07:56,420 --> 01:07:59,162
This initial trip is to lay
the groundwork,
1374
01:07:59,466 --> 01:08:02,469
then you go over in February
on a more permanent basis.
1375
01:08:03,514 --> 01:08:04,819
I'm proud of you, Max.
1376
01:08:05,429 --> 01:08:06,343
Congratulations.
1377
01:08:07,344 --> 01:08:08,301
Thank you.
1378
01:08:18,746 --> 01:08:22,054
Congratulations.
Thanks. Yeah, it's um...
1379
01:08:23,664 --> 01:08:25,753
I'm just...
1380
01:08:26,493 --> 01:08:29,627
...tryna wrap my brain
- around it.
- Yeah, of course.
1381
01:08:31,063 --> 01:08:32,978
But it's a great opportunity.
And--
1382
01:08:33,152 --> 01:08:35,850
and you wanted a bigger role
in the company and you got it.
1383
01:08:40,420 --> 01:08:41,247
What's wrong?
1384
01:08:43,815 --> 01:08:45,208
Nothing.
1385
01:08:53,346 --> 01:08:54,913
We gotta tell the kids.
1386
01:08:55,653 --> 01:08:56,523
Yeah...
1387
01:08:58,090 --> 01:08:59,091
we do.
1388
01:09:07,273 --> 01:09:09,014
You're not gonna be here
for Christmas?
1389
01:09:10,233 --> 01:09:13,410
No, but your Uncle Charles
will be.
1390
01:09:14,019 --> 01:09:16,456
And you can teach him
how to make Christmas cookies
1391
01:09:16,587 --> 01:09:20,417
and how to throw snowballs
and make snow angels.
1392
01:09:20,808 --> 01:09:21,853
Okay.
1393
01:09:23,811 --> 01:09:25,509
Will you be here for Christmas?
1394
01:09:26,074 --> 01:09:27,206
If you want me to.
1395
01:09:33,386 --> 01:09:36,259
- They're sending him to Taiwan.
- No!
1396
01:09:36,650 --> 01:09:38,391
Yeah.
1397
01:09:38,565 --> 01:09:39,610
Exactly.
1398
01:09:39,958 --> 01:09:41,786
How long is "permanent basis?"
1399
01:09:42,047 --> 01:09:43,353
My guess, a couple years?
1400
01:09:43,483 --> 01:09:44,876
- No.
Yeah.
1401
01:09:45,050 --> 01:09:45,920
Oh.
1402
01:09:46,443 --> 01:09:47,748
Are you gonna tell him?
1403
01:09:48,488 --> 01:09:50,751
- What?
- That you...
1404
01:09:53,406 --> 01:09:55,713
No. It is way too soon.
1405
01:09:55,930 --> 01:09:58,019
Seven years would be
insufficient to make some people
1406
01:09:58,106 --> 01:09:59,760
acquainted with each other
1407
01:09:59,847 --> 01:10:02,241
and seven days are more
than enough for others.
1408
01:10:03,460 --> 01:10:04,678
Dickens?
1409
01:10:05,070 --> 01:10:06,027
Austen.
1410
01:10:53,249 --> 01:10:55,729
I figured you had to see them
1411
01:10:55,816 --> 01:10:57,514
in their Christmas sweaters
at least once.
1412
01:10:58,471 --> 01:10:59,298
They're awesome.
1413
01:11:02,606 --> 01:11:04,390
We'll miss you, Uncle Max!
1414
01:11:05,522 --> 01:11:06,523
Hey.
1415
01:11:11,832 --> 01:11:13,878
We didn't get to finish
the puzzle.
1416
01:11:15,575 --> 01:11:16,707
That's right.
1417
01:11:17,534 --> 01:11:20,580
Well, don't worry.
Jessica will help you.
1418
01:11:20,711 --> 01:11:22,408
She's much better
than I am anyway.
1419
01:11:22,495 --> 01:11:23,888
That is true.
1420
01:11:24,062 --> 01:11:26,673
- Hey.
- All right, Max.
1421
01:11:28,414 --> 01:11:29,415
You ready?
1422
01:11:30,590 --> 01:11:31,504
Ready.
1423
01:11:59,271 --> 01:12:00,141
Merry Christmas.
1424
01:12:00,707 --> 01:12:02,318
Merry Christmas.
1425
01:12:23,077 --> 01:12:24,296
Who wants hot chocolate?
1426
01:12:24,514 --> 01:12:26,559
- Can I have the first one?
Sure.
1427
01:13:08,949 --> 01:13:10,037
We're missing a piece.
1428
01:13:10,821 --> 01:13:13,171
I gave it to Uncle Max.
1429
01:13:14,651 --> 01:13:15,521
Why?
1430
01:13:16,174 --> 01:13:19,656
So he could think about us
over Christmas while he's away.
1431
01:13:20,483 --> 01:13:23,094
I wish he was here and we could
all be together.
1432
01:13:23,442 --> 01:13:25,183
It's not the same.
1433
01:13:25,575 --> 01:13:26,402
Yeah.
1434
01:14:07,007 --> 01:14:08,835
Can I help you
with anything, Mrs. Brooks?
1435
01:14:08,922 --> 01:14:10,924
Oh, all done. Thank you, though.
1436
01:14:13,100 --> 01:14:14,667
How far away is Paden?
1437
01:14:15,102 --> 01:14:17,365
It's in Vermont. Near Canada.
1438
01:14:17,496 --> 01:14:20,151
It would take approximately
five hours to get there.
1439
01:14:20,238 --> 01:14:21,718
But can we live here
on the weekends?
1440
01:14:21,805 --> 01:14:24,198
- It would be impractical.
Oh.
1441
01:14:26,505 --> 01:14:27,593
I really like it here.
1442
01:14:28,768 --> 01:14:29,726
Me too.
1443
01:14:30,248 --> 01:14:33,512
We'll get used to Paden,
like we've always done before.
1444
01:14:34,078 --> 01:14:35,296
She's right.
1445
01:14:39,736 --> 01:14:40,867
I'll be right back.
1446
01:14:45,655 --> 01:14:48,179
- Can I speak to you for a minute?
- Sure.
1447
01:14:48,919 --> 01:14:50,181
What do you know
about Riverside School
1448
01:14:50,268 --> 01:14:51,182
down the street?
1449
01:14:52,009 --> 01:14:53,140
It's excellent. Why?
1450
01:14:53,489 --> 01:14:55,578
I think the kids should go there
instead of Paden.
1451
01:14:56,013 --> 01:14:57,667
Riverside isn't a boarding school.
1452
01:14:58,494 --> 01:14:59,451
I know.
1453
01:14:59,712 --> 01:15:01,497
The kids would come home
every day here,
1454
01:15:01,845 --> 01:15:06,545
do their homework, eat, sleep
and just be regular kids.
1455
01:15:06,893 --> 01:15:07,981
Who'd watch them?
1456
01:15:08,895 --> 01:15:10,201
I would.
1457
01:15:10,810 --> 01:15:13,596
You would give up
your career as an attorney
1458
01:15:13,683 --> 01:15:17,121
- to watch my nieces and nephew?
- No, I would still be
an attorney.
1459
01:15:17,251 --> 01:15:19,689
I mean, it is the 21st century
and there is a happy medium
1460
01:15:19,776 --> 01:15:22,387
between kids in boarding school
and me giving up my career.
1461
01:15:22,996 --> 01:15:24,432
- Fair enough.
I mean...
1462
01:15:24,998 --> 01:15:26,522
if I can be your full-time EA
1463
01:15:26,652 --> 01:15:29,263
and go to law school
and pass the bar, I can do this.
1464
01:15:29,350 --> 01:15:30,830
I am excellent
with time management.
1465
01:15:31,091 --> 01:15:32,266
Yes, you are.
1466
01:15:33,441 --> 01:15:35,879
But, why would you wanna
do this?
1467
01:15:39,752 --> 01:15:41,188
Because I love them.
1468
01:15:43,539 --> 01:15:46,193
Seven years, seven days,
seven minutes.
1469
01:15:46,933 --> 01:15:48,413
It doesn't matter how long
I've known them
1470
01:15:48,500 --> 01:15:49,632
or that they're not related
to me.
1471
01:15:49,806 --> 01:15:52,504
I want the best for those kids
because I love them.
1472
01:15:53,679 --> 01:15:54,593
Hmm.
1473
01:15:57,596 --> 01:15:58,466
Okay.
1474
01:16:00,686 --> 01:16:01,644
Okay?
1475
01:16:02,166 --> 01:16:04,603
Okay. We can work something out.
1476
01:16:06,213 --> 01:16:07,171
Okay!
1477
01:16:07,780 --> 01:16:09,913
Lena was right about you.
1478
01:16:10,478 --> 01:16:13,003
She said you're an excellent
advocate for the children.
1479
01:16:13,438 --> 01:16:15,527
- Lena?
- She told me
that she approached you
1480
01:16:15,658 --> 01:16:17,311
about coming to work for her.
1481
01:16:18,312 --> 01:16:19,792
- She did?
Yes.
1482
01:16:20,227 --> 01:16:21,533
We've known each other
since college,
1483
01:16:21,620 --> 01:16:23,187
there's a mutual respect there.
1484
01:16:23,491 --> 01:16:25,406
So have you thought
about her offer?
1485
01:16:26,190 --> 01:16:28,409
- Well, yes, of course.
- And?
1486
01:16:29,454 --> 01:16:30,586
I turned it down.
1487
01:16:31,935 --> 01:16:32,805
Why?
1488
01:16:34,981 --> 01:16:38,202
Because I already have a job.
I think.
1489
01:16:41,161 --> 01:16:42,380
Jessica...
1490
01:16:43,511 --> 01:16:46,166
you will always
have a job at Darlington.
1491
01:16:47,472 --> 01:16:50,475
The question is, is a job
in our legal department
1492
01:16:50,562 --> 01:16:52,390
the one you truly want?
1493
01:16:54,697 --> 01:16:55,611
No.
1494
01:16:57,090 --> 01:16:58,918
I don't wanna be
a corporate lawyer.
1495
01:16:59,963 --> 01:17:01,704
I wanna be in family law.
1496
01:17:01,921 --> 01:17:04,141
I've-- I've always
wanted to be in family law
1497
01:17:04,228 --> 01:17:05,664
and protect families and I--
1498
01:17:05,882 --> 01:17:07,492
I think I just forgot
for a minute.
1499
01:17:08,580 --> 01:17:10,147
I'm glad you remembered.
1500
01:17:10,843 --> 01:17:11,975
You should never settle.
1501
01:17:17,197 --> 01:17:19,243
- Can you watch the kids?
- Sure.
1502
01:17:20,374 --> 01:17:22,725
Wait. Where are you going?
1503
01:17:23,421 --> 01:17:26,554
To be bold and brave.
1504
01:17:33,126 --> 01:17:35,085
This is Max, leave a message.
1505
01:17:35,433 --> 01:17:36,521
Max?
1506
01:17:37,000 --> 01:17:39,437
Call me when you get this.
1507
01:17:50,840 --> 01:17:53,451
This is Lena Thomas.
Please leave a message.
1508
01:17:53,538 --> 01:17:54,539
This is Jessica Lew.
1509
01:17:54,974 --> 01:17:56,759
I thought about what you said
and you are right.
1510
01:17:56,889 --> 01:17:58,717
Family law is where I belong.
1511
01:17:59,022 --> 01:18:01,067
I am gonna take you up
on your offer.
1512
01:18:07,770 --> 01:18:10,207
- You're here!
- Yeah. Where are you going?
1513
01:18:10,337 --> 01:18:11,295
To the airport.
1514
01:18:11,774 --> 01:18:12,688
To stop you.
1515
01:18:13,297 --> 01:18:16,300
- What's wrong?
- No, nothing.
Nothing's wrong, I...
1516
01:18:17,475 --> 01:18:19,912
I just realized that
I don't want you to go,
1517
01:18:20,043 --> 01:18:22,393
so I thought I would
tell you that and then,
1518
01:18:22,567 --> 01:18:23,829
you know, maybe you wouldn't...
1519
01:18:24,961 --> 01:18:26,440
go.
1520
01:18:27,180 --> 01:18:29,661
Wait, are you being impulsive?
1521
01:18:30,444 --> 01:18:32,403
I am.
1522
01:18:32,751 --> 01:18:34,013
I-- I made a list.
1523
01:18:34,405 --> 01:18:38,017
- You did?
- Yes. Of all the reasons
to stay and go to Taiwan,
1524
01:18:38,235 --> 01:18:40,193
and I gotta be honest,
there was a lot of reasons to--
1525
01:18:40,280 --> 01:18:41,455
to go but...
1526
01:18:43,893 --> 01:18:45,329
Only one big one to stay.
1527
01:18:47,374 --> 01:18:48,549
Which is?
1528
01:18:50,116 --> 01:18:51,596
Love.
1529
01:18:52,597 --> 01:18:53,859
I love the kids and...
1530
01:18:54,599 --> 01:18:56,340
I have been in love with you...
1531
01:18:56,993 --> 01:19:00,170
for two-and-a-half years
since the first day I saw you.
1532
01:19:00,474 --> 01:19:03,695
And I know I have a lot of work
to do to be worthy of you.
1533
01:19:04,000 --> 01:19:06,742
You inspire me in so many ways,
every single--
1534
01:19:14,662 --> 01:19:15,663
Sorry.
1535
01:19:15,968 --> 01:19:19,102
I'm just-- I'm being
impulsive again!
1536
01:19:19,232 --> 01:19:20,320
Is this gonna be a thing?
1537
01:19:20,712 --> 01:19:22,322
- Maybe.
- I mean, 'cause I was
1538
01:19:22,409 --> 01:19:24,542
in the middle
of a pretty good speech-
1539
01:19:32,245 --> 01:19:33,159
I love you, too.
1540
01:19:34,160 --> 01:19:35,248
You do?
1541
01:19:35,945 --> 01:19:36,859
I do.
1542
01:19:37,294 --> 01:19:40,297
Even though I may have just lost
my fledgling career?
1543
01:19:50,350 --> 01:19:51,395
Let's find out.
1544
01:20:00,621 --> 01:20:01,622
Children?
1545
01:20:04,408 --> 01:20:05,322
Uncle Max!
1546
01:20:06,062 --> 01:20:07,628
You're here!
- I thought you were getting
on a plane.
1547
01:20:08,064 --> 01:20:11,415
I was, but--
Okay, here's the deal.
1548
01:20:12,590 --> 01:20:15,767
I wanna have a greater voice
at the Darlington Corporation.
1549
01:20:16,289 --> 01:20:18,161
I think I can add value and...
1550
01:20:18,988 --> 01:20:20,380
I wanna make you proud.
1551
01:20:20,946 --> 01:20:23,514
And I'm very aware
that not getting on that plane
1552
01:20:23,644 --> 01:20:25,733
to Taiwan undermines
those goals, but...
1553
01:20:27,257 --> 01:20:28,998
I can't leave the children
and Jess,
1554
01:20:29,433 --> 01:20:32,088
- especially during Christmas.
- I see.
1555
01:20:32,566 --> 01:20:35,439
And I still think we can make
it work with Taiwan and Mr. Lee,
1556
01:20:35,613 --> 01:20:36,919
even if I don't live there.
1557
01:20:37,136 --> 01:20:40,618
And I'm still open to going
to Taiwan after the holidays.
1558
01:20:40,923 --> 01:20:41,880
Uh-huh.
1559
01:20:42,272 --> 01:20:45,536
But I understand if you wanna
replace me as liaison.
1560
01:20:48,060 --> 01:20:49,932
Max, one of the first things
you gotta keep in mind
1561
01:20:50,062 --> 01:20:53,065
when we're negotiating
is who has the leverage.
1562
01:20:53,805 --> 01:20:55,111
And right now you do.
1563
01:20:56,329 --> 01:20:57,983
- I do?
- You do.
1564
01:20:58,462 --> 01:21:00,899
Mr. Lee asked for you.
I'm not gonna get in the way.
1565
01:21:01,160 --> 01:21:03,119
Especially when the reason you
want to delay the trip
1566
01:21:03,206 --> 01:21:05,556
is 'cause you wanna be
with the kids over Christmas.
1567
01:21:06,557 --> 01:21:08,167
How about next time
you just tell me?
1568
01:21:08,428 --> 01:21:09,865
We can work it out.
1569
01:21:10,866 --> 01:21:12,693
So, we'll leave in January?
1570
01:21:12,911 --> 01:21:15,174
- January sounds great.
- But not for too long.
1571
01:21:18,308 --> 01:21:19,831
And Charles, one more thing.
1572
01:21:20,701 --> 01:21:22,573
I don't think the children
should go to Paden.
1573
01:21:23,791 --> 01:21:25,228
They should be here with us.
1574
01:21:25,402 --> 01:21:27,360
It's what's best for them,
and I--
1575
01:21:27,839 --> 01:21:29,232
Charles, I think you know that.
1576
01:21:30,450 --> 01:21:31,495
I do.
1577
01:21:31,843 --> 01:21:33,236
Which is why I agreed
with Jessica
1578
01:21:33,366 --> 01:21:35,368
that they'll go to Riverside
down the street.
1579
01:21:37,675 --> 01:21:40,156
Oh.
1580
01:21:41,026 --> 01:21:42,941
- It was a good speech, though.
- It was.
1581
01:21:43,681 --> 01:21:45,074
So, we're not leaving?
1582
01:21:45,161 --> 01:21:46,902
Nope. The three of you
are gonna be staying
1583
01:21:47,032 --> 01:21:48,468
- right here at Darlington.
- Yes!
1584
01:21:48,555 --> 01:21:49,730
This is your home.
1585
01:21:54,692 --> 01:21:55,780
I want my own room.
1586
01:21:55,954 --> 01:21:57,869
Oh!
What about your nightmares?
1587
01:21:58,043 --> 01:22:00,916
- I'm not worried.
- I wanna stay in Dad's old room.
1588
01:22:01,090 --> 01:22:02,395
Absolutely.
1589
01:22:02,482 --> 01:22:04,528
Then I'll get a room of my own.
1590
01:22:04,658 --> 01:22:08,532
Shall we come inside
and get ready for Christmas?
1591
01:22:08,662 --> 01:22:10,055
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
1592
01:22:10,142 --> 01:22:11,665
Great idea. Come on, kids.
1593
01:22:14,016 --> 01:22:15,626
I knew you could do it.
1594
01:22:21,937 --> 01:22:24,548
You really
are the amazing Jessica.
1595
01:22:25,331 --> 01:22:28,117
- And don't you forget it.
- Never.
1596
01:22:31,685 --> 01:22:34,471
♪ Jingle bells jingle bells
Jingle all the way ♪
1597
01:22:35,951 --> 01:22:37,169
Finally!
1598
01:22:38,692 --> 01:22:39,650
Hot chocolate!
1599
01:22:39,780 --> 01:22:41,521
Who would like some
hot chocolate?
1600
01:22:41,739 --> 01:22:42,609
Me!
Me!
1601
01:22:42,696 --> 01:22:44,220
- You would? Really?J.
Thanks.
1602
01:22:44,350 --> 01:22:45,569
♪ Jingle all the way ♪
1603
01:22:45,699 --> 01:22:47,440
All right. Here you go, Max.
1604
01:22:47,527 --> 01:22:51,792
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride
In a one-horse open sleigh ♪
1605
01:22:51,879 --> 01:22:53,316
I'd like to propose a toast.
1606
01:22:53,446 --> 01:22:55,013
♪ Dashing through the snow♪
1607
01:22:55,492 --> 01:22:56,406
To family.
1608
01:22:57,102 --> 01:22:57,973
And Christmas.
1609
01:22:58,669 --> 01:22:59,626
And the Darlingtons.
1610
01:22:59,887 --> 01:23:01,106
- And the Darlingtons!
- And the Darlingtons!
1611
01:23:01,237 --> 01:23:02,673
And Mrs. Brooks!
1612
01:23:03,935 --> 01:23:06,024
And everyone here.
1613
01:23:07,199 --> 01:23:08,940
♪ Making spirits bright
1614
01:23:09,332 --> 01:23:11,856
♪ What fun it is
To ride and sing ♪
1615
01:23:12,074 --> 01:23:14,424
♪ A sleighing song tonight ♪