1 00:00:01,088 --> 00:00:06,963 ["JOY TO THE WORLD" PLAYING] 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:19,932 --> 00:00:21,325 [DOORBELL RINGING] 5 00:00:22,718 --> 00:00:24,154 DELIVERY MAN: Is this the Darlington house? 6 00:00:24,241 --> 00:00:25,416 The one and only. 7 00:00:25,547 --> 00:00:27,984 - Mrs. Darlington? - Mr. Darlington's assistant. 8 00:00:28,071 --> 00:00:32,293 Well, one of the Darlingtons. And I picked out that beauty. 9 00:00:33,381 --> 00:00:34,338 Jessica Lew. 10 00:00:34,991 --> 00:00:37,559 DELIVERY MAN: Thank you. It'll just be a minute. 11 00:00:37,689 --> 00:00:41,824 ["WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS" PLAYING] 12 00:00:51,181 --> 00:00:53,488 You've outdone yourself this year, Jess. 13 00:00:54,097 --> 00:00:55,316 Thanks, Mrs. Brooks. 14 00:00:55,925 --> 00:00:57,709 I figure it's the last Christmas doing this 15 00:00:57,796 --> 00:01:00,669 so I should go out with the biggest tree possible. 16 00:01:00,756 --> 00:01:04,412 And you succeeded. You're going to be missed around here. 17 00:01:04,499 --> 00:01:05,543 Oh, I'm still gonna be part 18 00:01:05,630 --> 00:01:07,676 of the Darlington Corporation family, 19 00:01:08,155 --> 00:01:10,635 just one of the many, many attorneys. 20 00:01:10,722 --> 00:01:12,594 You'll never be just anything. 21 00:01:12,768 --> 00:01:13,638 Hey, boss. 22 00:01:14,074 --> 00:01:15,075 Not for much longer. 23 00:01:15,466 --> 00:01:16,859 Uh, you are the chairman 24 00:01:16,946 --> 00:01:18,556 so you're still gonna be my boss. 25 00:01:18,904 --> 00:01:19,905 Good point. 26 00:01:20,341 --> 00:01:21,820 And besides, I have to finish off the last details 27 00:01:21,907 --> 00:01:24,214 of the Christmas party--Which you can do blindfolded. 28 00:01:25,346 --> 00:01:26,695 And then get you off to Europe. 29 00:01:26,782 --> 00:01:28,958 Then I can spend the rest of December relaxing 30 00:01:29,045 --> 00:01:30,177 until I start my new gig. 31 00:01:30,307 --> 00:01:31,787 I like that plan for you. 32 00:01:32,004 --> 00:01:34,311 Thanks. I kinda like it myself. 33 00:01:34,659 --> 00:01:36,052 The last time I spent more than a weekend 34 00:01:36,183 --> 00:01:37,706 doing nothing was... 35 00:01:38,663 --> 00:01:40,796 Never mind. I can't remember. 36 00:01:41,884 --> 00:01:43,886 Actually, Jess, there's one last favor 37 00:01:44,016 --> 00:01:45,061 I need to ask of you. 38 00:01:47,846 --> 00:01:50,414 Jessica, this is Lena Thomas, our family law attorney. 39 00:01:50,501 --> 00:01:52,460 Lena, this is Jessica Lew, 40 00:01:52,590 --> 00:01:54,592 my soon to be ex-assistant extraordinaire. 41 00:01:54,723 --> 00:01:56,290 LENA: Nice to finally meet you. 42 00:01:56,377 --> 00:01:58,596 Same. How many times have we spoken on the phone? 43 00:01:58,683 --> 00:01:59,902 Oh, quite a few.[LAUGHS] 44 00:01:59,989 --> 00:02:01,904 And Charles tells me that congratulations 45 00:02:01,991 --> 00:02:03,558 are in order. You passed the bar. 46 00:02:03,645 --> 00:02:06,169 Oh, thank you. I'm so glad to finally be done with school. 47 00:02:06,256 --> 00:02:08,563 Especially while working for a tyrant at the same time. 48 00:02:08,693 --> 00:02:10,434 [LAUGHS] Yes, there is that. 49 00:02:11,218 --> 00:02:14,134 So, I guess because you're here, that means the one more favor-- 50 00:02:14,221 --> 00:02:16,484 Is about my nieces and nephew, yes. 51 00:02:16,614 --> 00:02:18,921 They're coming back to the States from Australia. 52 00:02:19,095 --> 00:02:20,749 Oh, wow. I've never actually met them before. 53 00:02:20,879 --> 00:02:23,360 I've only handled - their paperwork. - Well, they've been gone a while. 54 00:02:23,447 --> 00:02:25,275 - CHARLES: Three years. - How long will they be here for? 55 00:02:25,754 --> 00:02:26,624 Permanently. 56 00:02:27,669 --> 00:02:29,584 LENA: Charles and his brother, Max, will be assuming 57 00:02:29,758 --> 00:02:31,847 full guardianship of their late brother's children 58 00:02:32,021 --> 00:02:33,501 when they return in three days. 59 00:02:34,806 --> 00:02:36,765 I'm sorry, you and Max? 60 00:02:37,505 --> 00:02:39,724 Will be their new guardians, yes. 61 00:02:40,290 --> 00:02:41,683 Max? 62 00:02:42,292 --> 00:02:44,425 Their late mother's aunt, Mathilda became their guardian 63 00:02:44,512 --> 00:02:46,383 - after the accident. - CHARLES: Wonderful woman. 64 00:02:46,470 --> 00:02:48,559 She's in Sydney, where the kids have lived for three years. 65 00:02:48,690 --> 00:02:49,778 We all originally agreed 66 00:02:50,126 --> 00:02:52,084 that it would be better for them to stay where they were, 67 00:02:52,215 --> 00:02:54,652 not disrupt them any further by bringing them to the States. 68 00:02:54,783 --> 00:02:57,307 - So, what changed? - Mathilda's had some health challenges 69 00:02:57,438 --> 00:02:58,787 and she can't take care of them anymore. 70 00:02:58,874 --> 00:03:00,919 And the rest of Nicole's family in Australia 71 00:03:01,006 --> 00:03:02,834 aren't able to assume the responsibility. 72 00:03:03,008 --> 00:03:06,316 Which means... Max and I will take care of them. 73 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:09,189 Hmm. Max. 74 00:03:10,929 --> 00:03:16,674 [MUSIC PLAYING] 75 00:03:17,545 --> 00:03:21,244 [INDISTINCT CHATTER] 76 00:03:24,291 --> 00:03:26,467 Ten seconds off my best time. 77 00:03:26,554 --> 00:03:29,383 - I'll alert the media. - But first, aprés skis. 78 00:03:29,513 --> 00:03:31,733 See, this is why we're friends.[CELLPHONE CHIMES] 79 00:03:32,908 --> 00:03:35,606 Ah, that must be the lovely Vanessa. 80 00:03:35,954 --> 00:03:38,305 - She misses me. - It's been two days. 81 00:03:38,435 --> 00:03:39,523 It's called marriage. 82 00:03:39,915 --> 00:03:41,395 You know, when two people like each other a whole lot 83 00:03:41,525 --> 00:03:43,223 and miss each other when they're apart, 84 00:03:43,397 --> 00:03:45,486 - even for two days? - I've heard of such things. 85 00:03:45,573 --> 00:03:48,228 [LAUGHS] Someday, Max. Someday. 86 00:03:48,837 --> 00:03:51,274 Yeah, yeah. 87 00:03:53,450 --> 00:03:56,627 Emma's 13, J. Henry ten, and Abby's eight. 88 00:03:56,714 --> 00:03:57,933 This is a recent photo. 89 00:03:58,281 --> 00:04:00,718 [INHALES] I'm gonna meet them in Los Angeles and then fly back 90 00:04:00,805 --> 00:04:02,633 with them here to Connecticut on Friday. 91 00:04:02,894 --> 00:04:04,548 Oh, well you'll be in Europe when they arrive 92 00:04:04,766 --> 00:04:07,072 and I will be up - to the Christmas party. - Which is why I need your help. 93 00:04:07,203 --> 00:04:09,510 - JESSICA: Okay. - I've made all the arrangements for them. 94 00:04:09,814 --> 00:04:11,338 Max is watching them over Christmas? 95 00:04:12,513 --> 00:04:13,688 Oh, no. [CHUCKLES] 96 00:04:13,818 --> 00:04:15,994 They'll be going to Paden Academy in Vermont. 97 00:04:16,299 --> 00:04:20,390 - Boarding school? - Yeah. One of the best in the country. 98 00:04:21,261 --> 00:04:23,350 Max, Jarrett and I all went there. 99 00:04:23,698 --> 00:04:26,135 - It's fantastic. - JESSICA: But I don't understand. 100 00:04:26,266 --> 00:04:28,180 Where will they be during Christmas? 101 00:04:28,355 --> 00:04:30,270 Paden Academy. It's okay. 102 00:04:30,966 --> 00:04:33,055 My brothers and I, we stayed there several times 103 00:04:33,185 --> 00:04:35,492 while our parents were on various holidays. 104 00:04:36,319 --> 00:04:38,974 I know it's not ideal timing. I would love to have 105 00:04:39,061 --> 00:04:41,411 the children at the house over Christmas, 106 00:04:41,542 --> 00:04:43,892 but you know how important this trip to Europe is. 107 00:04:44,022 --> 00:04:46,764 Paden really does have an incredible staff. 108 00:04:46,851 --> 00:04:49,724 The children can settle in, be ready for the new year. 109 00:04:51,247 --> 00:04:52,770 So what is it you need from me? 110 00:04:53,205 --> 00:04:55,033 It's simple. Take 'em to Paden. 111 00:04:55,860 --> 00:04:57,384 - That's it? - CHARLES: That's it. 112 00:04:57,688 --> 00:04:59,560 I would do it but as soon as they arrive, I have 113 00:04:59,647 --> 00:05:01,692 to leave town for my parents' anniversary party. 114 00:05:01,823 --> 00:05:03,564 And Mrs. Brooks can watch them for a bit, 115 00:05:03,651 --> 00:05:06,828 but I don't wanna overwork her, especially with her arthritis. 116 00:05:06,958 --> 00:05:09,700 - No, of course. - And Max, well... 117 00:05:11,136 --> 00:05:12,616 Well, I don't know where Max is. 118 00:05:12,964 --> 00:05:14,575 Skiing in Vermont. 119 00:05:14,792 --> 00:05:15,837 Right. 120 00:05:15,967 --> 00:05:17,491 Does he know about all of this yet? 121 00:05:17,578 --> 00:05:19,231 I haven't been able to reach him. 122 00:05:19,623 --> 00:05:22,452 Jessica, I don't suppose you could--Yes, I will let him know. 123 00:05:22,757 --> 00:05:23,758 CHARLES: Thank you. 124 00:05:24,759 --> 00:05:27,631 So everything is set for Whistler over Christmas. 125 00:05:27,762 --> 00:05:30,460 - Reservation starts Monday. - Nice. 126 00:05:31,722 --> 00:05:32,854 Hal? 127 00:05:35,944 --> 00:05:39,687 Yeah. I'm... [CHUCKLES] ...out for Whistler. 128 00:05:39,817 --> 00:05:40,992 Come on! 129 00:05:41,166 --> 00:05:42,646 We've been planning this all year. 130 00:05:42,733 --> 00:05:44,909 See? This is why you two are still single. 131 00:05:45,214 --> 00:05:46,563 All right, I wanna be with my wife 132 00:05:46,650 --> 00:05:47,912 on our first Christmas together. 133 00:05:48,391 --> 00:05:50,741 - Bring her. The cabin's huge. - We're heading to her family's place. 134 00:05:50,959 --> 00:05:52,526 Bring them. It's a huge cabin. 135 00:05:52,656 --> 00:05:55,137 Okay, this isn't Arbor Day, it's Christmas. Some of us 136 00:05:55,224 --> 00:05:56,965 like to spend Christmas with our families. 137 00:05:57,357 --> 00:05:59,968 You should try it sometime.[CELLPHONE VIBRATING] 138 00:06:02,362 --> 00:06:04,233 I gotta take this. I'll be right back. 139 00:06:06,801 --> 00:06:08,106 They're going to Paden? 140 00:06:08,672 --> 00:06:10,631 JESSICA: Your brother swears it's fantastic. 141 00:06:10,805 --> 00:06:12,241 Yeah, Charles would. 142 00:06:12,328 --> 00:06:14,678 He was practically born in a coat and tie. 143 00:06:14,852 --> 00:06:17,159 I take it you don't share his enthusiasm for Paden? 144 00:06:17,333 --> 00:06:19,422 It was not my scene. 145 00:06:19,596 --> 00:06:21,206 JESSICA: They expected you to study, didn't they? 146 00:06:21,293 --> 00:06:22,338 Rude, right? 147 00:06:22,686 --> 00:06:24,122 And there was this little incident 148 00:06:24,209 --> 00:06:25,689 with the headmaster's private pool 149 00:06:25,863 --> 00:06:28,649 -and some pink dye. - Oh, Max. [LAUGHS] 150 00:06:28,736 --> 00:06:31,739 If I had a nickel for every "Oh, Max" I've heard in my life. 151 00:06:31,913 --> 00:06:33,741 You'd have as much money as you already have. 152 00:06:33,828 --> 00:06:34,959 Close. 153 00:06:35,438 --> 00:06:37,658 So I just wanted to make sure that you knew the situation 154 00:06:37,788 --> 00:06:39,094 before your nieces and nephew got here. 155 00:06:39,268 --> 00:06:41,226 Which is when, again? 156 00:06:41,575 --> 00:06:42,489 JESSICA: Friday. 157 00:06:43,403 --> 00:06:44,969 And you're gonna take them there? 158 00:06:45,361 --> 00:06:46,275 I am. 159 00:06:46,493 --> 00:06:49,321 And then the amazing Jessica is free. 160 00:06:49,452 --> 00:06:51,498 At least until I start my new job. 161 00:06:51,672 --> 00:06:53,238 Well, it won't be the same without you. 162 00:06:53,456 --> 00:06:54,805 Well, I've only been Charles's EA 163 00:06:54,892 --> 00:06:55,850 for two-and-a-half years. 164 00:06:56,154 --> 00:06:57,242 It feels longer. 165 00:06:58,330 --> 00:07:01,072 - JESSICA: Aren't you charming? - No, no, I... [CHUCKLES] 166 00:07:01,377 --> 00:07:03,161 That was supposed to be a compliment. 167 00:07:03,292 --> 00:07:04,902 "Supposed to be." Bye, Max. 168 00:07:05,207 --> 00:07:06,295 Bye, Jessica. 169 00:07:08,471 --> 00:07:09,385 [CELLPHONE BEEPS] 170 00:07:10,821 --> 00:07:15,086 Okay, guys, so... slight change of plans. 171 00:07:22,485 --> 00:07:24,444 - What do you think? - It looks great. 172 00:07:26,837 --> 00:07:28,317 I think kids would actually like this. 173 00:07:28,709 --> 00:07:30,014 Kids? [CHUCKLES] What kids? 174 00:07:30,101 --> 00:07:32,713 The Darlington nieces - and nephew. - Oh, right. 175 00:07:32,800 --> 00:07:35,411 And when are you chauffeuring said nieces and nephew 176 00:07:35,542 --> 00:07:36,717 to the boarding school? 177 00:07:36,847 --> 00:07:39,415 To be clear, there will be an actual chauffeur. 178 00:07:39,546 --> 00:07:40,938 Of course there will, darling.[CHUCKLES] 179 00:07:41,199 --> 00:07:42,897 They're arriving on Friday and then they're gonna be 180 00:07:43,027 --> 00:07:45,247 staying the weekend to adjust after the long flight, 181 00:07:45,334 --> 00:07:46,857 and then I will be going with them 182 00:07:46,944 --> 00:07:48,642 to the boarding school on Monday. 183 00:07:49,164 --> 00:07:51,122 Oh. If they can stay without their uncles 184 00:07:51,296 --> 00:07:53,124 for the weekend, why can't they stay longer? 185 00:07:53,560 --> 00:07:56,171 Christmas is only a little over two weeks away. 186 00:07:56,301 --> 00:07:58,869 Mrs. Brooks can watch them short term, but I think 187 00:07:58,956 --> 00:08:01,263 anything longer than a couple of days is asking a lot. 188 00:08:01,393 --> 00:08:02,873 Hmm. Too bad there's no one else. 189 00:08:03,004 --> 00:08:04,614 I mean, it's Christmas. 190 00:08:05,310 --> 00:08:07,399 No one should be alone on Christmas. 191 00:08:08,923 --> 00:08:10,838 Hey![CHUCKLES] Well done! 192 00:08:10,968 --> 00:08:11,969 Thank you. 193 00:08:12,187 --> 00:08:17,192 [SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING] 194 00:08:50,573 --> 00:08:51,531 CHARLES: Okay. 195 00:08:53,533 --> 00:08:54,925 What else? 196 00:08:56,231 --> 00:08:57,841 Alfonso will meet you at the Lisbon airport 197 00:08:57,928 --> 00:09:00,148 and take you directly to the Darlington offices there. 198 00:09:00,409 --> 00:09:01,932 And where are you in the preparations 199 00:09:02,019 --> 00:09:04,456 - for the Christmas party? - The Plaza grand ballroom is booked, 200 00:09:04,587 --> 00:09:06,633 and Zumel's will be catering again. 201 00:09:07,068 --> 00:09:09,505 Excellent. Everything needs to be perfect. 202 00:09:10,332 --> 00:09:11,246 Because... 203 00:09:11,463 --> 00:09:13,291 Because Mr. Lee from Liuxing Motors 204 00:09:13,378 --> 00:09:14,858 has agreed to be my guest at the party. 205 00:09:14,945 --> 00:09:16,338 Did you secure the deal? 206 00:09:16,425 --> 00:09:19,123 Mm, not yet, it's between us and York Ventures 207 00:09:19,210 --> 00:09:20,864 which is why I need to impress him. 208 00:09:20,951 --> 00:09:23,693 Well, fortunately, the Darlington Corporation 209 00:09:23,780 --> 00:09:26,174 Christmas party is always impressive. 210 00:09:26,348 --> 00:09:27,654 Yes, it is.[JESSICA LAUGHING] 211 00:09:27,741 --> 00:09:29,307 Getting into the Taiwan auto market would be 212 00:09:29,394 --> 00:09:30,787 a major coup for our corporation. 213 00:09:31,135 --> 00:09:33,007 Then I'm sure it's gonna happen.[CELLPHONE CHIMES] 214 00:09:33,268 --> 00:09:35,183 And speaking of cars, yours to the airport 215 00:09:35,270 --> 00:09:37,185 - is now downstairs. - I'll be right there. 216 00:09:38,882 --> 00:09:39,840 Oh, hey. 217 00:09:40,362 --> 00:09:41,798 Do you have everything you need for getting the children 218 00:09:41,885 --> 00:09:43,060 to Paden?[INHALES] 219 00:09:44,018 --> 00:09:44,888 I do. 220 00:09:47,021 --> 00:09:48,196 What's on your mind? 221 00:09:49,980 --> 00:09:50,851 Max? 222 00:09:52,026 --> 00:09:55,290 - Max. - Motion passed. My name is Max. 223 00:09:56,291 --> 00:09:57,466 CHARLES: What're you doing here? 224 00:09:57,858 --> 00:10:00,208 Well, dear brother, this is the Darlington company 225 00:10:00,295 --> 00:10:02,819 and rumor has it I am the president of said company, 226 00:10:02,906 --> 00:10:04,734 so I thought I'd make my quarterly appearance. 227 00:10:04,821 --> 00:10:06,475 Did we replace the access cards? 228 00:10:07,041 --> 00:10:08,390 - Two months ago. - Ah. 229 00:10:09,260 --> 00:10:10,827 I was just on my way to the airport. 230 00:10:10,958 --> 00:10:11,915 Europe, right? 231 00:10:12,394 --> 00:10:13,961 It's in the calendar. I do check. 232 00:10:14,048 --> 00:10:16,790 - I also told you. - And that. Hi, Jess. 233 00:10:17,529 --> 00:10:19,314 Paden Academy? 234 00:10:19,967 --> 00:10:22,099 - What about it? - Don't I get a say in what happens 235 00:10:22,186 --> 00:10:24,536 - to my nieces and nephew? - What could you possibly say? 236 00:10:24,798 --> 00:10:26,234 It's one of the best schools in the country. 237 00:10:26,408 --> 00:10:29,019 Yes, but if we're both going to be their guardians 238 00:10:29,150 --> 00:10:31,674 then we both need to be involved in these decisions. 239 00:10:34,895 --> 00:10:35,983 Fair enough. 240 00:10:36,592 --> 00:10:38,681 And do they have to go right away? 241 00:10:38,855 --> 00:10:40,596 [SIGHS] There's no one else to watch them. 242 00:10:40,727 --> 00:10:43,077 I'll be gone and you're, well... [INHALES] 243 00:10:44,774 --> 00:10:45,819 Go on. 244 00:10:46,428 --> 00:10:48,648 It's the same reason we didn't take full guardianship 245 00:10:48,735 --> 00:10:49,605 in the first place. 246 00:10:50,345 --> 00:10:51,738 I work 24/7. 247 00:10:51,825 --> 00:10:54,871 And you don't exactly have a parenting lifestyle. 248 00:10:55,263 --> 00:10:57,657 [CLEARS THROAT] There'll be no one else here while I'm in Europe. 249 00:10:58,614 --> 00:10:59,484 Thanks. 250 00:11:04,141 --> 00:11:07,318 I can help watch the kids through Christmas. 251 00:11:08,406 --> 00:11:11,061 [CHUCKLES] The Christmas party is on automatic pilot, 252 00:11:11,148 --> 00:11:13,150 and you're in Europe until the 20th... [INHALES] 253 00:11:13,281 --> 00:11:15,892 ...and I basically have the next couple of weeks off. 254 00:11:16,284 --> 00:11:18,895 - It's your vacation. - Which means I have time. 255 00:11:19,330 --> 00:11:20,331 Yeah, but... 256 00:11:21,811 --> 00:11:23,030 why? 257 00:11:23,639 --> 00:11:26,033 [STUTTERS] It's Christmas. [CHUCKLES] 258 00:11:26,947 --> 00:11:28,339 Let's just say that I know what it's like 259 00:11:28,426 --> 00:11:29,993 to be a kid alone at Christmas. 260 00:11:32,300 --> 00:11:33,997 I can handle all three of them. 261 00:11:34,345 --> 00:11:36,783 And Mrs. Brooks is there if I have any questions. 262 00:11:36,913 --> 00:11:39,002 - MAX: And I'll stay, too. - CHARLES: What? 263 00:11:41,135 --> 00:11:42,876 [CHUCKLES] What's happening here? 264 00:11:43,311 --> 00:11:44,704 - You don't have to. - I know. 265 00:11:44,791 --> 00:11:46,227 But I'll go to Whistler after Christmas, 266 00:11:46,314 --> 00:11:47,881 you'll be back from Europe by then. 267 00:11:48,055 --> 00:11:50,318 - I've already made the plans. - Plans can change. 268 00:11:50,710 --> 00:11:52,102 But the plan to get you to the airport 269 00:11:52,233 --> 00:11:54,017 - needs to start now. - Hold on. 270 00:11:55,366 --> 00:11:57,194 Are you sure you can handle this? 271 00:11:58,761 --> 00:11:59,675 I am. 272 00:12:01,111 --> 00:12:02,199 I am, too. 273 00:12:05,202 --> 00:12:07,901 Okay, I trust you completely and you're right... 274 00:12:08,815 --> 00:12:10,164 it would be better for the children 275 00:12:10,251 --> 00:12:12,035 to be at the house over Christmas. 276 00:12:12,340 --> 00:12:14,037 Especially after what they've been through. 277 00:12:14,255 --> 00:12:15,952 I'm gonna call you as soon as I land in Lisbon, 278 00:12:16,039 --> 00:12:17,867 and we'll go over the details. Max, please, 279 00:12:17,954 --> 00:12:19,608 don't make me regret this. 280 00:12:20,261 --> 00:12:21,523 Have a nice trip. 281 00:12:22,916 --> 00:12:24,265 Don't forget the chocolate! 282 00:12:32,186 --> 00:12:33,056 Ground rules. 283 00:12:33,753 --> 00:12:35,189 For me watching my family? 284 00:12:35,276 --> 00:12:38,061 Well, for us watching your family. Together. 285 00:12:38,888 --> 00:12:39,759 Go for it. 286 00:12:40,194 --> 00:12:41,151 I'm in charge. 287 00:12:41,369 --> 00:12:43,284 [CHUCKLES] Yeah, that seems self-evident. 288 00:12:43,545 --> 00:12:45,982 - And I have a vision. - Ooh, do tell. 289 00:12:46,200 --> 00:12:48,550 Well, it's still forming but from what I understand 290 00:12:48,637 --> 00:12:50,508 the kids have been in Australia for three years? 291 00:12:50,639 --> 00:12:52,249 Uh, more like four, actually. 292 00:12:52,423 --> 00:12:54,077 Jarrett and Nicole moved to Sydney six months 293 00:12:54,164 --> 00:12:57,341 before the accident. Nicole's from Sydney originally. 294 00:12:57,689 --> 00:13:00,518 So that means they've had three warm Christmases. 295 00:13:00,649 --> 00:13:02,433 Yep. Summer Santa. 296 00:13:02,564 --> 00:13:06,002 So why don't we give them a real old-fashioned 297 00:13:06,133 --> 00:13:09,484 New England Christmas? I mean, like, cookies and hot chocolate. 298 00:13:09,571 --> 00:13:11,703 My friend Zoe, she has a Christmas fair fundraiser 299 00:13:11,791 --> 00:13:14,141 - that I could take 'em to. - I got ya. 300 00:13:14,402 --> 00:13:16,360 Okay. Well, I'll come up with a list of things 301 00:13:16,491 --> 00:13:18,449 that we can do and places we can go-- 302 00:13:18,536 --> 00:13:20,669 And sometimes maybe we'll just, uh, wing it. 303 00:13:20,756 --> 00:13:24,107 Uh, no. We do not wing it with children. 304 00:13:24,194 --> 00:13:25,805 Well, my parents did with me. 305 00:13:26,153 --> 00:13:27,850 I doubt that. I'm sure it was more that you were 306 00:13:27,937 --> 00:13:29,678 too much of a handful to control. 307 00:13:30,113 --> 00:13:31,332 Yeah, probably. 308 00:13:31,462 --> 00:13:33,464 So I'm thinking for this to work, I need to stay 309 00:13:33,595 --> 00:13:35,205 at the Darlington house when the kids are there. 310 00:13:35,597 --> 00:13:37,512 That makes sense to me, there's plenty of rooms, 311 00:13:37,599 --> 00:13:39,340 enough for the kids to have their own room, too. 312 00:13:39,470 --> 00:13:40,950 Okay, so I'm gonna call Mrs. Brooks, 313 00:13:41,037 --> 00:13:42,256 update her on the plan. 314 00:13:42,430 --> 00:13:43,823 The kids are coming on Friday afternoon 315 00:13:43,910 --> 00:13:45,215 so I'll come over on Friday morning 316 00:13:45,346 --> 00:13:47,174 and then we can just go pick them up together? 317 00:13:47,652 --> 00:13:48,566 Yes, boss. 318 00:13:49,350 --> 00:13:50,525 Don't you forget it. 319 00:13:52,570 --> 00:13:53,745 Never. 320 00:14:00,752 --> 00:14:02,363 - Hmm, busy. - Yeah. 321 00:14:02,972 --> 00:14:05,757 So you gave up your first vacation in years, 322 00:14:05,888 --> 00:14:07,324 right before your new job, I might add, 323 00:14:07,411 --> 00:14:10,284 to watch three children you don't know over Christmas? 324 00:14:10,371 --> 00:14:11,285 I did. 325 00:14:12,373 --> 00:14:13,461 Tell your mom thanks for 326 00:14:13,548 --> 00:14:14,941 the Christmas dinner invite, though. 327 00:14:15,071 --> 00:14:16,899 Ah, she loves you. She'll get it once I explain. 328 00:14:17,291 --> 00:14:19,206 As your best friend, I might be the only person 329 00:14:19,336 --> 00:14:21,425 who won't immediately ask you why you're doing this. 330 00:14:22,644 --> 00:14:24,515 - You've been there. - Yeah. 331 00:14:24,646 --> 00:14:25,865 It doesn't make it any less crazy 332 00:14:26,039 --> 00:14:27,823 - that I'm doing it, though. - Oh, no, definitely crazy. 333 00:14:27,954 --> 00:14:31,653 [LAUGHS] Also kind, generous, and very, very you. 334 00:14:34,047 --> 00:14:35,918 - What're you getting? - Christmas roll fudge. 335 00:14:36,005 --> 00:14:37,964 JESSICA: Oh, I've never had - that before. - ZOE: It's delicious. 336 00:14:38,051 --> 00:14:40,053 - Mm, it's the last piece. - We'll split it. 337 00:14:40,227 --> 00:14:42,055 No, it's okay. I'll just stick to the chocolate fudge. 338 00:14:42,185 --> 00:14:43,883 Uh, there's one more piece in the back. 339 00:14:44,057 --> 00:14:47,016 I can get it for you - if you'd like. - Uh, perfect, thank you. 340 00:14:47,538 --> 00:14:49,105 No problem, Zoe. 341 00:14:52,239 --> 00:14:53,893 Kate's flirting with you again. 342 00:14:54,284 --> 00:14:57,244 - Is not. - Is, as she always does whenever you're here. 343 00:14:57,984 --> 00:14:59,811 You should ask her to come to the Christmas Fair. 344 00:14:59,899 --> 00:15:00,943 I can't. 345 00:15:01,204 --> 00:15:03,511 I get too nervous. - You've seen me. - True. 346 00:15:03,728 --> 00:15:06,209 - Okay, well give her a flyer. - Y-- you do it. 347 00:15:07,384 --> 00:15:10,039 You are a surgeon. How are you not able to ask someone out? 348 00:15:10,126 --> 00:15:11,214 Because unlike surgery, 349 00:15:11,301 --> 00:15:13,564 people are conscious and can reject you. 350 00:15:14,217 --> 00:15:16,393 Do not give me that look "Miss I'm always too busy 351 00:15:16,480 --> 00:15:18,395 to date." How long ago was Jason? 352 00:15:18,874 --> 00:15:20,223 A long time. [CLEARS THROAT] 353 00:15:20,615 --> 00:15:23,966 This is the last piece, but I can make more tomorrow. 354 00:15:24,575 --> 00:15:25,925 Feel free to come by. 355 00:15:27,448 --> 00:15:29,493 Thank you so much. And uh, here. 356 00:15:30,103 --> 00:15:31,278 This is happening next week, 357 00:15:31,408 --> 00:15:33,236 all proceeds are going towards the children's wing 358 00:15:33,323 --> 00:15:35,717 at St. Francis Hospital which is where Zoe works. 359 00:15:36,631 --> 00:15:38,676 - As a surgeon. - KATE: Cool. 360 00:15:38,807 --> 00:15:41,723 - Maybe I can bring my nephew. - Uh, sure. 361 00:15:41,810 --> 00:15:43,594 That sounds perfect. 362 00:15:45,292 --> 00:15:46,293 [EXHALES] 363 00:15:48,425 --> 00:15:50,558 [PLANE ENGINE REVVING, TIRES SCREECHING] 364 00:15:51,559 --> 00:15:53,865 [INDISTINCT CHATTER] 365 00:15:54,605 --> 00:15:56,738 Stop pacing. Lena will bring them. 366 00:15:58,479 --> 00:15:59,828 What are those? 367 00:16:00,176 --> 00:16:01,786 Christmas presents for the children. 368 00:16:01,873 --> 00:16:03,266 From you and Charles. 369 00:16:03,397 --> 00:16:05,790 You really do think of everything, don't you? 370 00:16:07,618 --> 00:16:09,011 And here they are. [EXHALES] 371 00:16:09,620 --> 00:16:11,971 Hey, hey! Hey! Hey, kids! 372 00:16:12,145 --> 00:16:13,363 EMMA: Hello, Uncle Max. 373 00:16:13,929 --> 00:16:15,061 Hi, Uncle Max. 374 00:16:15,975 --> 00:16:17,063 Who's she? 375 00:16:18,194 --> 00:16:19,891 This is Miss Jessica Lew. 376 00:16:19,979 --> 00:16:22,503 She is your Uncle Charles's executive assistant. 377 00:16:22,894 --> 00:16:26,768 [CHUCKLES] Jess, I'd like you to meet my eldest niece, Emma, 378 00:16:26,986 --> 00:16:30,641 my nephew J. Henry, and my youngest niece, Abby. 379 00:16:30,772 --> 00:16:33,775 - Hello. - Hi. It's nice to finally meet you. 380 00:16:34,036 --> 00:16:34,906 Finally? 381 00:16:35,820 --> 00:16:37,953 I've been hearing - a lot about you. - Are you the one Ms. Lena says 382 00:16:38,040 --> 00:16:39,607 is gonna be watching us over Christmas? 383 00:16:40,086 --> 00:16:42,653 - I am. - Actually, we-- we both are. 384 00:16:46,527 --> 00:16:48,355 So, when-- when-- when was the last time 385 00:16:48,442 --> 00:16:51,967 - that you guys were back here? - Three years, seven months, ten days. 386 00:16:52,054 --> 00:16:53,229 J. Henry likes math. 387 00:16:53,403 --> 00:16:55,144 That's right. [CHUCKLES] I remember. 388 00:16:55,362 --> 00:16:56,406 That's-- that's cool. 389 00:16:56,537 --> 00:16:59,061 I like-- I like math, too. Sort of. 390 00:16:59,322 --> 00:17:01,933 Uh... Oh, but not as much as I like presents! 391 00:17:02,282 --> 00:17:03,326 That's for you. 392 00:17:03,935 --> 00:17:07,548 - What are these? - These are some welcome gifts. 393 00:17:07,635 --> 00:17:08,897 Your uncles realize it's been a while 394 00:17:09,115 --> 00:17:11,508 since you've experienced Christmas in New England so... 395 00:17:11,682 --> 00:17:13,119 We got you some uh... 396 00:17:14,207 --> 00:17:16,905 Christmas... [CHUCKLES] ...sweaters. 397 00:17:22,432 --> 00:17:24,695 Thank you. We did pack sweaters. 398 00:17:26,306 --> 00:17:29,091 I love mine! Mm.[LENA LAUGHING] 399 00:17:30,527 --> 00:17:32,486 - Shall we head to the house? - Great idea. 400 00:17:32,660 --> 00:17:34,140 Do you want me to grab that?J. HENRY: Sure. 401 00:17:34,401 --> 00:17:35,315 Okay. 402 00:17:42,887 --> 00:17:45,455 And this is probably a lot colder than you're used to 403 00:17:45,586 --> 00:17:48,284 but... here it is! 404 00:17:50,373 --> 00:17:52,288 That's a really big tree. 405 00:17:52,636 --> 00:17:54,421 MAX: [LAUGHING] It is, isn't it? 406 00:17:55,248 --> 00:17:56,510 Hello, children. 407 00:17:56,640 --> 00:17:59,556 CHILDREN: Mrs. Brooks![LAUGHS] 408 00:18:01,297 --> 00:18:03,299 I don't know if you remember me. 409 00:18:03,560 --> 00:18:06,302 I'm Mrs. Brooks and I've worked for the Darlington family 410 00:18:06,389 --> 00:18:07,738 for many years. 411 00:18:08,217 --> 00:18:10,350 But you were very young when you were last here. 412 00:18:11,481 --> 00:18:14,310 Are you the nice lady who makes the chocolate pies? 413 00:18:14,397 --> 00:18:17,879 [LAUGHING] French silk is one of my specialties. 414 00:18:18,836 --> 00:18:20,534 Of course I remember you! 415 00:18:20,925 --> 00:18:22,884 Okay, let's show you to your rooms. 416 00:18:22,971 --> 00:18:24,190 Okay, I'll grab your coats. 417 00:18:24,277 --> 00:18:25,843 - Thank you. - Thank you. 418 00:18:26,627 --> 00:18:28,107 MAX: I'll race you up the stairs. 419 00:18:30,674 --> 00:18:31,980 They're so quiet. 420 00:18:32,328 --> 00:18:35,114 - Well, part of it's the flight. - Is that the only reason? 421 00:18:37,072 --> 00:18:39,335 The last three years have been a challenge for them. 422 00:18:39,509 --> 00:18:41,337 And having to leave their great Aunt Mathilda 423 00:18:41,468 --> 00:18:43,034 and come here again after so long 424 00:18:43,122 --> 00:18:45,124 is yet another change. 425 00:18:45,298 --> 00:18:46,864 JESSICA: Well, I'll make sure they video call her 426 00:18:46,951 --> 00:18:48,823 as often as they'd like to help with the transition. 427 00:18:48,910 --> 00:18:49,998 Thank you. 428 00:18:50,564 --> 00:18:53,741 Okay, J. Henry, this will be your room. 429 00:18:55,046 --> 00:18:57,440 It was actually your dad's when he was growing up. 430 00:18:59,181 --> 00:19:03,229 Um... Okay ladies, I'll show you to your room next. 431 00:19:12,151 --> 00:19:13,413 You've got my cell. 432 00:19:13,500 --> 00:19:15,458 Feel free to call me if you have any more questions. 433 00:19:15,589 --> 00:19:16,764 I will. Thank you. 434 00:19:16,851 --> 00:19:18,592 This is a big thing you're doing, Jessica, 435 00:19:18,679 --> 00:19:20,550 - watching them like this. - Is it? 436 00:19:20,811 --> 00:19:22,248 It feels so natural. 437 00:19:22,422 --> 00:19:24,075 I mean, what kid wouldn't want to stay here 438 00:19:24,206 --> 00:19:27,209 - versus going to boarding school? - I think you're quite right. 439 00:19:27,470 --> 00:19:29,951 - Good luck. - Safe travels. Thank you. 440 00:19:33,694 --> 00:19:35,174 [SIGHS] 441 00:19:39,178 --> 00:19:42,224 - JESSICA: [SIGHS] Long day. - Yes. [CHUCKLES] 442 00:19:42,355 --> 00:19:44,357 But it's good to have children in the house again. 443 00:19:44,487 --> 00:19:46,837 Yep, four of them. [LAUGHS][LAUGHS] 444 00:19:47,011 --> 00:19:49,318 Well, Max always was a free spirit 445 00:19:49,536 --> 00:19:53,409 but his heart's as big as Kansas and his energy 446 00:19:53,540 --> 00:19:56,020 is, well, boundless. [CHUCKLES] Always was. 447 00:19:56,630 --> 00:19:58,066 What was he like as a kid? 448 00:19:58,327 --> 00:20:02,026 Oh, you'll find out as soon as J. Henry warms up. 449 00:20:02,288 --> 00:20:07,989 Oh, full of life and love. Max was a happy child. 450 00:20:08,119 --> 00:20:11,340 He always thought Jarrett was the glue 451 00:20:11,471 --> 00:20:12,994 between the three brothers 452 00:20:13,429 --> 00:20:15,866 - but really I think it was Max. - Hmm. 453 00:20:16,389 --> 00:20:19,870 He took it very hard when we lost Jarrett. 454 00:20:21,176 --> 00:20:23,483 [INHALES] I think that's maybe when... 455 00:20:24,048 --> 00:20:25,049 Uh... 456 00:20:26,703 --> 00:20:27,617 When what? 457 00:20:28,401 --> 00:20:33,101 Oh, when he and Charles became more distant 458 00:20:33,188 --> 00:20:35,669 and Max spent less and less time at home. 459 00:20:36,060 --> 00:20:39,977 But now he's back and I think he's taking this very seriously. 460 00:20:40,064 --> 00:20:42,066 Assuming guardianship. 461 00:20:42,502 --> 00:20:43,590 I hope so. 462 00:20:44,068 --> 00:20:46,157 Ah, give him a chance, my dear. 463 00:20:46,375 --> 00:20:48,508 He may surprise you.[SIGHS] 464 00:20:49,509 --> 00:20:51,337 Well, I'm gonna go check on the kids. 465 00:20:51,598 --> 00:20:54,296 You have a good night, - Mrs. Brooks. - You too, Jessica. 466 00:21:00,520 --> 00:21:01,477 MAX: Emma? 467 00:21:03,087 --> 00:21:04,045 Abby? 468 00:21:09,877 --> 00:21:11,487 I can't find the girls anywhere. 469 00:21:11,835 --> 00:21:13,315 How did you lose the kids already? 470 00:21:13,402 --> 00:21:16,144 I don't know, but I checked Emma's room and Abby's and-- 471 00:21:16,275 --> 00:21:17,754 EMMA: Pass the sheet.[STUTTERS] 472 00:21:19,626 --> 00:21:21,628 [INDISTINCT CHATTER] 473 00:21:23,586 --> 00:21:24,674 What's this? 474 00:21:25,501 --> 00:21:27,373 We all wanted to stay together. 475 00:21:28,852 --> 00:21:31,159 And I wanted to stay in dad's old room, too. 476 00:21:33,683 --> 00:21:35,294 That's-- that's okay. 477 00:21:36,338 --> 00:21:38,079 But if you guys change your minds 478 00:21:38,166 --> 00:21:39,602 we have plenty of rooms for each of you. 479 00:21:39,689 --> 00:21:41,952 - You just let me or Jess know. - Thank you. [CHUCKLES] 480 00:21:42,213 --> 00:21:43,476 Also we wanna make sure that you have 481 00:21:43,563 --> 00:21:45,216 the best Christmas possible 482 00:21:45,391 --> 00:21:48,350 so why don't you make a list of Christmas activities 483 00:21:48,437 --> 00:21:50,309 that you wanna do over the next couple of weeks? 484 00:21:50,396 --> 00:21:52,833 But it-- it doesn't have to be an actual list. 485 00:21:53,181 --> 00:21:55,923 Though the act of making a list can help generate ideas. 486 00:21:56,097 --> 00:21:58,012 Right, but if something happens to come to mind 487 00:21:58,186 --> 00:21:59,970 spur of the moment you just tell us-- 488 00:22:00,057 --> 00:22:01,189 And I will write it down. 489 00:22:01,276 --> 00:22:03,713 - She will write it down. - Hmm. 490 00:22:04,845 --> 00:22:05,759 [YAWNS] 491 00:22:06,977 --> 00:22:08,370 I think that's our cue. 492 00:22:09,284 --> 00:22:10,329 Goodnight, guys. 493 00:22:11,025 --> 00:22:12,461 J. HENRY: [YAWNS] - Goodnight, Uncle Max. - Goodnight, Jessica. 494 00:22:12,461 --> 00:22:13,549 See you at breakfast. 495 00:22:15,029 --> 00:22:16,030 Eight a.m. 496 00:22:16,987 --> 00:22:18,902 Or whenever you wake up. 497 00:22:20,556 --> 00:22:23,254 J. HENRY: It could be fun, doing Christmassy stuff. 498 00:22:23,429 --> 00:22:24,473 EMMA: It could be. 499 00:22:24,691 --> 00:22:27,041 But remember, we're leaving here after Christmas. 500 00:22:27,476 --> 00:22:30,044 - J. HENRY: I know. - EMMA: So don't get too comfortable. 501 00:22:32,481 --> 00:22:34,396 [WHISPERS] I think we have a lot of work ahead of us. 502 00:22:34,614 --> 00:22:35,745 I think you're right. 503 00:22:36,180 --> 00:22:37,225 Yeah. 504 00:22:37,878 --> 00:22:39,662 Goodnight.'Night. 505 00:22:44,101 --> 00:22:47,366 [MUSIC PLAYING] 506 00:23:01,641 --> 00:23:03,556 [FAUCET RUNNING] 507 00:23:03,773 --> 00:23:04,687 Did you guys sleep okay? 508 00:23:04,992 --> 00:23:06,820 - Mm-hmm. - EMMA: The bed was so comfortable. 509 00:23:06,950 --> 00:23:08,778 JESSICA: Oh, good. - Good, good, good. - EMMA: Yeah. 510 00:23:09,736 --> 00:23:12,956 Sorry, sorry. I overslept. 511 00:23:13,566 --> 00:23:15,959 - Good morning, family. - Mm-hmm. 512 00:23:16,177 --> 00:23:18,222 Jessica. How is everybody?J. HENRY: Fine. 513 00:23:18,353 --> 00:23:20,224 So now that we are all here, 514 00:23:20,399 --> 00:23:22,009 did you come up with any Christmas ideas 515 00:23:22,096 --> 00:23:23,750 for things that we can do? 516 00:23:28,276 --> 00:23:30,626 Any ideas? There's no wrong answers. 517 00:23:30,974 --> 00:23:33,934 Um, we usually decorate the Christmas tree together. 518 00:23:34,108 --> 00:23:35,544 Their trees already decorated. 519 00:23:36,023 --> 00:23:37,067 Oh, right. 520 00:23:39,330 --> 00:23:41,985 Doesn't mean we can't decorate another tree. 521 00:23:47,948 --> 00:23:49,863 You want to chop down one of these trees? 522 00:23:49,950 --> 00:23:51,908 Nope. No trees will be chopped. 523 00:23:52,256 --> 00:23:55,695 - Where are you going with this? - We are gonna decorate them right where they are, 524 00:23:56,173 --> 00:23:58,611 and we're gonna make ornaments that are okay for the animals 525 00:23:58,698 --> 00:23:59,655 to eat if they want. 526 00:23:59,829 --> 00:24:01,875 And let's face it, they probably want. 527 00:24:01,962 --> 00:24:03,354 We'll make the ornaments? 528 00:24:03,442 --> 00:24:05,531 Yep, and then you can see the trees 529 00:24:05,618 --> 00:24:07,794 every time you look out - the back window. - That's cool. 530 00:24:08,055 --> 00:24:09,099 It is cool. 531 00:24:09,317 --> 00:24:11,711 Thanks. It's something I used to do with my mom 532 00:24:11,798 --> 00:24:14,278 when I was growing up. We had this pine tree in the back yard 533 00:24:14,453 --> 00:24:16,411 and we would decorate that sometimes instead of buying one. 534 00:24:17,064 --> 00:24:19,501 I think that's the first bit of personal information 535 00:24:19,588 --> 00:24:20,589 I've ever heard from you. 536 00:24:21,372 --> 00:24:22,809 - Is it? - Yeah. 537 00:24:23,766 --> 00:24:24,767 Huh. 538 00:24:25,768 --> 00:24:26,682 Okay. 539 00:24:26,900 --> 00:24:29,032 Who's ready to get started?[GIGGLES] 540 00:24:29,946 --> 00:24:31,992 [LAUGHS] 541 00:24:32,122 --> 00:24:34,168 Okay. Now we get to make the ornaments. 542 00:24:34,298 --> 00:24:36,605 And I have some bags of bird seed in my car. 543 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? 544 00:24:39,347 --> 00:24:42,350 - ABBY: Wait for me. - And all-weather fairy lights. It's called "not winging it". 545 00:24:42,437 --> 00:24:44,091 - Mm. - Mm-hmm. [CHUCKLES] 546 00:24:44,439 --> 00:24:45,788 ["CHRISTMAS TIME IS HERE AGAIN" PLAYING] 547 00:24:46,006 --> 00:24:48,748 ♪ Christmas time is here again ♪ 548 00:24:48,878 --> 00:24:52,055 ♪ With all of winter chill ♪ 549 00:24:52,665 --> 00:24:58,584 ♪ All the people gather round As Christmas Day draws near ♪ 550 00:24:59,193 --> 00:25:03,502 ♪ Snow falling Never had so much fun ♪ 551 00:25:04,285 --> 00:25:06,635 ♪ We're rocking on Christmas Day ♪ 552 00:25:08,507 --> 00:25:10,421 [ALL CHEER, CLAP] 553 00:25:10,900 --> 00:25:12,511 ♪ Ding, dong, ding♪ 554 00:25:12,641 --> 00:25:13,947 How's your dough coming, Emma? 555 00:25:14,164 --> 00:25:15,122 Fine. 556 00:25:15,818 --> 00:25:18,125 - I'm mainly helping Abby. - Don't forget to have fun yourself. 557 00:25:18,212 --> 00:25:19,343 This is your Christmas, too. 558 00:25:19,648 --> 00:25:21,911 I know, I'm just used to helping them. 559 00:25:22,042 --> 00:25:24,261 Hmm. I can see that. But you know, 560 00:25:24,348 --> 00:25:26,350 that's what your Uncle Max and I are here for. 561 00:25:26,699 --> 00:25:28,831 For now. Then we go to the boarding school 562 00:25:28,962 --> 00:25:31,007 - and it'll be just us again. - Yeah. 563 00:25:31,181 --> 00:25:33,357 That's okay. We can handle it. 564 00:25:40,974 --> 00:25:42,976 - What now? - Now we wait for them to dry 565 00:25:43,063 --> 00:25:44,804 and then tonight we can hang them on the tree. 566 00:25:44,891 --> 00:25:46,762 So, what are we gonna do until then? 567 00:25:46,980 --> 00:25:49,635 - What would you like to do? - Oh, ooh, ooh. I have an idea. 568 00:25:49,722 --> 00:25:51,245 [LAUGHS] Are you winging it right now? 569 00:25:52,289 --> 00:25:55,162 As a matter of fact I am.[CHUCKLES] 570 00:25:55,249 --> 00:25:58,687 What's the most Christmassy of Christmas activities? 571 00:26:00,167 --> 00:26:01,429 Could you tell us? 572 00:26:01,951 --> 00:26:04,475 [HORSE SNORTS] A carriage ride! 573 00:26:04,650 --> 00:26:07,043 [ALL LAUGH] MAX: Come on! 574 00:26:09,785 --> 00:26:12,353 [SNORTS] 575 00:26:16,183 --> 00:26:17,663 Put the blanket down there. 576 00:26:20,361 --> 00:26:22,058 - You like horses? - Yeah. 577 00:26:22,406 --> 00:26:25,105 I used to love reading books about horses when I was little. 578 00:26:25,192 --> 00:26:27,716 - Mm. Do you ride? - A little. 579 00:26:28,456 --> 00:26:30,371 My Aunt Mathilda knew I loved horses 580 00:26:30,458 --> 00:26:32,286 and let me take lessons on the weekends. 581 00:26:32,460 --> 00:26:34,070 Mm. I'm sure your uncles 582 00:26:34,244 --> 00:26:36,377 could arrange more lessons for you over your spring break. 583 00:26:36,507 --> 00:26:38,205 There's plenty of equestrian centers here. 584 00:26:39,293 --> 00:26:41,251 Mm-hmm. [CHUCKLES] Okay, shall we? 585 00:26:41,643 --> 00:26:44,428 [MUSIC PLAYING] 586 00:26:47,649 --> 00:26:49,869 MAX: - I could get used to the snow. - EMMA: This is so beautiful. 587 00:26:49,999 --> 00:26:51,740 - J. HENRY: This is so much fun. - ABBY: I love this. 588 00:26:51,827 --> 00:26:54,221 EMMA: Can I drive... [CHUCKLES] ...please. 589 00:26:57,267 --> 00:26:58,486 I think they like it. 590 00:26:59,182 --> 00:27:01,097 - This is cool, hey? - Mm-hmm. 591 00:27:01,402 --> 00:27:02,316 Good call. 592 00:27:02,838 --> 00:27:05,624 Wha-- Could you say that a little louder? 593 00:27:05,711 --> 00:27:08,714 [GROANS] Oh. [LAUGHS] Maybe record it? Perhaps post it on social media? 594 00:27:08,801 --> 00:27:10,454 Well, at least you're not gloating. 595 00:27:11,151 --> 00:27:12,456 [EMMA LAUGHING] This is fun. 596 00:27:13,022 --> 00:27:15,024 I haven't done this since my last winter 597 00:27:15,111 --> 00:27:17,244 - in college, I think. - I never have. 598 00:27:19,028 --> 00:27:20,116 I think it's safe to say 599 00:27:20,334 --> 00:27:22,379 you and I had some very different childhoods. 600 00:27:22,815 --> 00:27:24,512 Apparently.[CHUCKLES] 601 00:27:26,383 --> 00:27:28,647 Oh. [CHUCKLES] Sorry. 602 00:27:28,908 --> 00:27:33,216 [MUSIC PLAYING] 603 00:27:35,262 --> 00:27:36,916 EMMA: C'mon guys, let's go.J. HENRY: Thanks! 604 00:27:37,003 --> 00:27:39,701 - MAX: Wasn't that great? - ABBY: We so need to do this again. 605 00:27:39,788 --> 00:27:41,485 [CHUCKLES] Good. 606 00:27:41,616 --> 00:27:42,617 [HORSE SNORTING] 607 00:27:43,052 --> 00:27:45,359 - ABBY: Thank you, that was fun. - MAX: You're welcome. 608 00:27:45,620 --> 00:27:47,796 [CELLPHONE CHIMES, VIBRATING]J. HENRY: That was fun. Thanks. 609 00:27:49,102 --> 00:27:49,929 JESSICA: Who's that? 610 00:27:51,017 --> 00:27:52,845 Uh, that was my buddy. [SIGHS] 611 00:27:52,975 --> 00:27:55,499 He's upset that I'm delaying my Christmas trip to Whistler, 612 00:27:55,586 --> 00:27:57,937 especially after our friend, - Hal, already bowed out. - Oh. 613 00:27:58,154 --> 00:27:59,852 Why'd Hal bow out?[HORSE SNORTING] 614 00:27:59,982 --> 00:28:02,724 He wanted to spend time with his wife and her family. 615 00:28:02,855 --> 00:28:05,596 Hmm, imagine that. [LAUGHS] I know, right? 616 00:28:05,945 --> 00:28:07,381 What about your family? 617 00:28:07,555 --> 00:28:09,426 How come you're not spending Christmas with them? 618 00:28:11,254 --> 00:28:13,082 - I don't have any. - None? 619 00:28:15,084 --> 00:28:16,782 My parents got a divorce when I was really young 620 00:28:16,869 --> 00:28:19,175 and it was just me and my mom growing up. 621 00:28:19,698 --> 00:28:20,742 Where is she now? 622 00:28:22,135 --> 00:28:24,137 She passed away when I was a junior in high school. 623 00:28:24,572 --> 00:28:25,660 I'm sorry. 624 00:28:26,356 --> 00:28:28,315 So you're like us? 625 00:28:30,447 --> 00:28:31,405 I guess so. 626 00:28:31,971 --> 00:28:33,668 And you too, Uncle Max. 627 00:28:35,583 --> 00:28:37,977 I guess I never thought of it that way. 628 00:28:40,806 --> 00:28:42,024 How about we head up to the house 629 00:28:42,111 --> 00:28:44,113 and finish decorating - those trees? - Sure! 630 00:28:44,200 --> 00:28:45,898 - MAX: Yeah, let's do that. - JESSICA: Okay. 631 00:28:46,725 --> 00:28:50,685 ["JINGLE BELLS" PLAYING] 632 00:28:51,077 --> 00:28:53,166 ♪ Dashing through the snow♪ 633 00:28:53,340 --> 00:28:55,646 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 634 00:28:56,299 --> 00:29:01,087 ♪ O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way ♪ 635 00:29:01,652 --> 00:29:03,393 ♪ Bells on bobtails ring ♪ 636 00:29:03,611 --> 00:29:04,481 I like that one. 637 00:29:04,568 --> 00:29:06,353 ♪ Making spirits bright ♪ 638 00:29:06,570 --> 00:29:08,964 ♪ What fun it is to laugh And sing ♪ 639 00:29:09,051 --> 00:29:11,271 ♪ A sleighing song tonight ♪ 640 00:29:12,185 --> 00:29:16,711 ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way ♪ 641 00:29:17,451 --> 00:29:21,977 ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 642 00:29:23,805 --> 00:29:27,461 [ALL CHEER] 643 00:29:27,591 --> 00:29:29,550 - JESSICA: Oh, it's beautiful. - EMILY: Amazing. 644 00:29:30,072 --> 00:29:32,205 Yeah, good call on the outdoor trees. 645 00:29:32,292 --> 00:29:34,033 ABBY: So pretty.[CHILDREN LAUGHING] 646 00:29:34,163 --> 00:29:37,340 Oh, now who's gloating?[LAUGHS] 647 00:29:40,082 --> 00:29:43,042 - JESSICA: Hello. - Hey, Jess, how's it going at Chez Darlington? 648 00:29:43,303 --> 00:29:44,521 Okay so far. 649 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:46,741 We did a lot on their first day. 650 00:29:46,915 --> 00:29:48,787 We made tree ornaments, went on a carriage ride. 651 00:29:49,222 --> 00:29:52,094 Oh, sounds fun.[CHUCKLES] That was Max's idea. 652 00:29:52,225 --> 00:29:53,487 The crotchety uncle? 653 00:29:53,574 --> 00:29:55,358 JESSICA: I never said he was crotchety. 654 00:29:55,489 --> 00:29:56,795 Are you reading Dickens again? 655 00:29:57,578 --> 00:29:58,448 I am, actually. 656 00:29:59,058 --> 00:30:00,624 So, then what's he like? 657 00:30:02,322 --> 00:30:04,411 Basically, big kid with all the toys 658 00:30:04,498 --> 00:30:06,065 and no responsibility. 659 00:30:06,413 --> 00:30:07,327 Cute? 660 00:30:07,806 --> 00:30:11,200 Mm. Yeah, but see aforementioned "big kid." 661 00:30:11,331 --> 00:30:13,724 - Can't take him seriously. - ZOE: Oh, too bad. 662 00:30:14,029 --> 00:30:16,075 I really would like you to find someone now that you're done 663 00:30:16,162 --> 00:30:19,078 with law school and can't use "I'm always busy" as an excuse. 664 00:30:19,382 --> 00:30:22,777 Yeah, um, Zoe, I'm gonna have to call you back. 665 00:30:23,038 --> 00:30:23,996 Okay. 666 00:30:26,912 --> 00:30:28,478 Video link established 667 00:30:28,565 --> 00:30:30,567 and the kids are on with Mathilda now. 668 00:30:30,785 --> 00:30:31,830 [EXHALES] 669 00:30:32,439 --> 00:30:34,789 Uh-oh, what's up? 670 00:30:39,054 --> 00:30:41,448 So Mr. Lee doesn't like fancy.[JESSICA SIGHS] 671 00:30:41,535 --> 00:30:43,798 Which means as much as I love the Plaza Ballroom 672 00:30:43,885 --> 00:30:45,800 and the amazing job they do for us, every year... 673 00:30:45,887 --> 00:30:47,671 It's definitely fancy. 674 00:30:47,802 --> 00:30:50,370 Yeah. Mr. Lee's gonna be arriving in the States 675 00:30:50,457 --> 00:30:51,327 in less than a week. 676 00:30:51,501 --> 00:30:52,851 He's meeting with us and York Ventures 677 00:30:52,938 --> 00:30:54,678 to see who he feels more comfortable with. 678 00:30:54,853 --> 00:30:56,550 Well, he should totally pick us. 679 00:30:56,855 --> 00:30:59,292 York Ventures already has a ton of business in Taiwan-- 680 00:30:59,596 --> 00:31:02,034 Which means we need it more, which means 681 00:31:02,208 --> 00:31:03,862 we're gonna work harder for them. 682 00:31:06,168 --> 00:31:08,692 - How do you know that? - I do pay attention, you know. 683 00:31:08,823 --> 00:31:10,520 - Do you? - Yes. 684 00:31:11,043 --> 00:31:13,915 My MBA is not entirely decorative. 685 00:31:14,742 --> 00:31:16,831 So, what're you gonna do?[SIGHS] 686 00:31:17,136 --> 00:31:18,050 I don't know. 687 00:31:18,441 --> 00:31:20,313 I also don't like to go to Charles with a problem 688 00:31:20,400 --> 00:31:22,315 if I don't already have the solution. 689 00:31:22,706 --> 00:31:24,317 [CLICKS TONGUE] Well, no pressure 690 00:31:24,404 --> 00:31:26,841 but the Christmas party is next week. 691 00:31:26,972 --> 00:31:27,929 Thanks. [CHUCKLES] 692 00:31:28,799 --> 00:31:29,975 MAX: You know what I do 693 00:31:30,105 --> 00:31:31,933 when I'm trying to figure something out? 694 00:31:32,194 --> 00:31:33,543 I know it's not make a list. 695 00:31:33,935 --> 00:31:36,372 No. But it is have fun.[JESSICA CHUCKLING] 696 00:31:39,462 --> 00:31:40,463 ["DECK THE HALLS" PLAYING] 697 00:31:40,768 --> 00:31:42,291 ♪ Deck the halls With boughs of holly ♪ 698 00:31:42,378 --> 00:31:44,467 ♪ Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la ♪ 699 00:31:44,554 --> 00:31:46,905 ♪ 'Tis the season To be jolly... ♪ 700 00:31:49,081 --> 00:31:49,995 Oh, look! 701 00:31:50,169 --> 00:31:52,171 - Puzzles! - EMMA: Hot chocolate! 702 00:31:54,390 --> 00:31:56,044 I'll... And I'll... 703 00:31:56,218 --> 00:31:57,350 [LAUGHS] 704 00:32:01,484 --> 00:32:02,485 Here it is. 705 00:32:03,269 --> 00:32:05,010 MAX: You really like puzzles, huh? 706 00:32:05,140 --> 00:32:07,012 - Yeah. - So did your dad. 707 00:32:07,273 --> 00:32:09,275 I know. We used to do them together. 708 00:32:09,449 --> 00:32:11,059 He was good at putting things together. 709 00:32:11,320 --> 00:32:12,626 He really was, wasn't he? 710 00:32:13,540 --> 00:32:15,585 He tried and tried to get me to sit still 711 00:32:15,672 --> 00:32:17,805 to learn how to play chess but I could not do it. 712 00:32:17,892 --> 00:32:20,025 I guess that's why he became the engineering professor 713 00:32:20,112 --> 00:32:21,548 and I didn't, huh? 714 00:32:24,420 --> 00:32:26,118 So 2,000 pieces? 715 00:32:26,379 --> 00:32:30,949 That will take between 15 and 20 hours on average. 716 00:32:31,210 --> 00:32:33,560 So if we work a couple of hours each day 717 00:32:33,777 --> 00:32:35,301 we'll be done on Christmas. 718 00:32:35,605 --> 00:32:37,781 Oh wait, you're leaving before then. 719 00:32:38,260 --> 00:32:39,566 [SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING] 720 00:32:39,783 --> 00:32:41,960 Well, then we'll just have to work harder, won't we? 721 00:32:44,179 --> 00:32:45,441 [BELL DINGS] 722 00:32:45,572 --> 00:32:46,834 - MAX: Hey. - Oh, hey. 723 00:32:47,835 --> 00:32:49,837 I need your orders for the hot chocolates. 724 00:32:50,011 --> 00:32:52,492 The options are... Oh, a list. 725 00:32:52,622 --> 00:32:54,668 Shush. There is iced hot chocolate, 726 00:32:54,755 --> 00:32:56,104 frozen hot chocolate, salted caramel, 727 00:32:56,278 --> 00:32:58,802 cinnamon, Belgian dark, and peppermint white chocolate. 728 00:32:58,977 --> 00:32:59,847 Peppermint. 729 00:33:00,195 --> 00:33:01,936 - Salted caramel. - Really? 730 00:33:02,067 --> 00:33:03,546 I would have totally called Belgian dark. 731 00:33:03,677 --> 00:33:05,592 I am a man of many mysteries. 732 00:33:06,071 --> 00:33:07,072 Mm-hmm. 733 00:33:07,594 --> 00:33:10,162 - Max, good to see you again. - Hey, Gus. 734 00:33:10,336 --> 00:33:11,467 Come here often? 735 00:33:11,772 --> 00:33:14,427 Oh, only every Christmas when he practically buys me out. 736 00:33:14,775 --> 00:33:16,342 Well, it's uh, 737 00:33:16,472 --> 00:33:18,518 it's no big deal. [CHUCKLES] GUS: It is a big deal. 738 00:33:18,692 --> 00:33:20,824 The Boys and Girls Club are always sending me 739 00:33:21,086 --> 00:33:24,785 their thanks because this one won't put his name on the gifts. 740 00:33:28,180 --> 00:33:31,531 Well, today we are here just to buy this puzzle. 741 00:33:35,796 --> 00:33:36,753 KATE: Here you go. 742 00:33:37,754 --> 00:33:39,843 I'll be right back with your Christmas cupcake. 743 00:33:40,714 --> 00:33:42,107 [DOOR CREAKS] 744 00:33:42,846 --> 00:33:45,110 - PHIL: Jessica. - Phil, hi. 745 00:33:45,327 --> 00:33:47,503 - Havin' some Christmas fun? - I am, yes. 746 00:33:47,590 --> 00:33:48,896 PHIL: Good, glad to hear it. 747 00:33:49,027 --> 00:33:51,029 Especially since we plan to keep you very busy 748 00:33:51,159 --> 00:33:52,682 once you start in our department. 749 00:33:52,900 --> 00:33:55,337 [LAUGHS][LAUGHS] I am looking forward to the challenge. 750 00:33:55,468 --> 00:33:58,123 That's what I like to hear. Let's hit the ground runnin'. 751 00:33:58,427 --> 00:34:00,560 See you soon.[CHUCKLES] Okay. 752 00:34:01,126 --> 00:34:02,214 EMMA: Who was that? 753 00:34:02,475 --> 00:34:04,303 My new boss as of January 4th. 754 00:34:04,564 --> 00:34:06,348 You aren't working for Uncle Charles anymore? 755 00:34:06,696 --> 00:34:09,134 - Not directly. I'll be in legal. - Is that fun? 756 00:34:09,830 --> 00:34:12,006 Probably not fun. But steady. 757 00:34:12,093 --> 00:34:13,616 Have you always wanted to be a lawyer? 758 00:34:13,747 --> 00:34:15,531 Mm, not necessarily. 759 00:34:15,662 --> 00:34:17,490 But I always knew I wanted to help people. 760 00:34:17,620 --> 00:34:19,970 - Like me. - A lot like you. 761 00:34:20,362 --> 00:34:21,711 I like fun. 762 00:34:22,234 --> 00:34:23,496 [LAUGHS][ABBY LAUGHING] 763 00:34:23,887 --> 00:34:24,975 Well, do you like hot chocolate? 764 00:34:25,063 --> 00:34:27,195 - ABBY: Yeah! - Okay. 765 00:34:32,070 --> 00:34:34,115 Is this helping you come up with a solution? 766 00:34:34,507 --> 00:34:36,857 Alas, no. But it is delicious. 767 00:34:37,423 --> 00:34:38,772 Solution to what? 768 00:34:38,989 --> 00:34:41,296 Jessica has a problem to solve. 769 00:34:41,383 --> 00:34:43,211 And when I posed it to your Uncle Max 770 00:34:43,298 --> 00:34:45,300 his solution was to have fun. 771 00:34:45,474 --> 00:34:49,304 - A suggestion which you followed. - I did. No regrets. 772 00:34:49,609 --> 00:34:50,653 What's the problem? 773 00:34:50,827 --> 00:34:52,307 I have to change the company Christmas party. 774 00:34:52,394 --> 00:34:54,135 Very last minute. 775 00:34:54,266 --> 00:34:55,963 Thank you for hammering that point home. 776 00:34:56,050 --> 00:34:57,356 Oh, you're welcome.[LAUGHS] 777 00:34:57,573 --> 00:34:59,619 [LAUGHS] Why do you have to change it? 778 00:34:59,749 --> 00:35:02,143 Because your Uncle Charles wants to impress 779 00:35:02,274 --> 00:35:04,537 a very special guest that he wants to do business with. 780 00:35:04,624 --> 00:35:07,235 And the plans that we have right now won't accomplish that. 781 00:35:07,366 --> 00:35:08,584 What did you have planned? 782 00:35:08,715 --> 00:35:11,457 A very fancy party at a very fancy hotel. 783 00:35:11,892 --> 00:35:14,112 But Mr. Lee--That's our special guest. 784 00:35:14,199 --> 00:35:15,939 Right. He doesn't like fancy. 785 00:35:16,070 --> 00:35:17,898 - Uh-oh. - Uh-oh is right. 786 00:35:18,028 --> 00:35:19,900 [GIGGLES] What does Mr. Lee like? 787 00:35:20,030 --> 00:35:21,815 - Family. - That's nice. 788 00:35:21,902 --> 00:35:22,990 JESSICA: That is nice. 789 00:35:23,512 --> 00:35:25,427 But it's also very vague. I mean, how do you show family? 790 00:35:25,601 --> 00:35:27,299 Not at the Plaza.[LAUGHS] No. 791 00:35:27,386 --> 00:35:30,084 Maybe you could have the party at someone's house. 792 00:35:30,389 --> 00:35:33,043 I like it when I go to friends' houses for parties. 793 00:35:33,131 --> 00:35:35,959 - True. - Homes feel like family to me. 794 00:35:38,658 --> 00:35:41,617 [CHUCKLES] That's a really great idea. 795 00:35:41,704 --> 00:35:43,097 We should have just asked you first. 796 00:35:43,184 --> 00:35:45,055 Good job, Em. Up top.[LAUGHS] 797 00:35:45,665 --> 00:35:47,754 Okay, so now I just have to find a house. 798 00:35:47,928 --> 00:35:49,103 Darlington. 799 00:35:50,017 --> 00:35:52,280 What? It makes the most sense. 800 00:35:52,454 --> 00:35:54,630 My family used to throw huge parties growing up, 801 00:35:54,761 --> 00:35:57,677 and it's connected to us, which is the whole point. 802 00:35:58,373 --> 00:36:00,767 You know, if I didn't know any better I would say that you, 803 00:36:00,854 --> 00:36:02,725 Mr. Darlington, know a thing or two about business. 804 00:36:02,856 --> 00:36:04,466 Well, it's a good thing you know better. 805 00:36:04,597 --> 00:36:05,598 Hmm. 806 00:36:07,948 --> 00:36:09,906 [CHILDREN LAUGHING] What? 807 00:36:10,124 --> 00:36:11,169 You've got foam on your mouth. 808 00:36:11,256 --> 00:36:12,344 Where? Here? 809 00:36:12,474 --> 00:36:14,302 Right here.[JESSICA LAUGHING] 810 00:36:15,477 --> 00:36:16,913 [ALL LAUGH] 811 00:36:17,175 --> 00:36:20,134 - Still? - ABBY: [GIGGLING] Yeah, it's still there. 812 00:36:26,967 --> 00:36:29,143 I'm meeting Lena Thomas in town tomorrow for coffee 813 00:36:29,274 --> 00:36:30,840 and also to give her the update on the kids. 814 00:36:30,927 --> 00:36:33,495 Okay, cool. I'll totally corrupt them while you're gone. 815 00:36:33,713 --> 00:36:36,237 [LAUGHS] Excellent. I'm also gonna call Charles 816 00:36:36,368 --> 00:36:38,152 about the changes to the Christmas party. 817 00:36:38,370 --> 00:36:40,023 I mean, unless you wanna tell him, 818 00:36:40,198 --> 00:36:42,417 'cause it was your idea. Well, yours and Emma's. 819 00:36:43,113 --> 00:36:44,898 - No, you go ahead. - You sure? 820 00:36:45,377 --> 00:36:48,684 Yeah. He won't listen to me, but he will listen to you. 821 00:36:48,815 --> 00:36:51,209 Or... [INHALES] ...anybody else. 822 00:36:51,600 --> 00:36:53,428 Trust me. Story of my life. 823 00:36:54,473 --> 00:36:57,476 [SOMBER MUSIC PLAYING] 824 00:37:03,395 --> 00:37:07,050 [WHIMSICAL MUSIC PLAYING] 825 00:37:08,269 --> 00:37:10,184 First you gotta find all of the corners, 826 00:37:10,402 --> 00:37:12,621 then the edges, then you group them together. 827 00:37:12,926 --> 00:37:14,493 - Very logical. - Thank you. 828 00:37:14,710 --> 00:37:15,668 I wanna help. 829 00:37:15,885 --> 00:37:17,539 Promise not to take the pieces away? 830 00:37:17,713 --> 00:37:19,759 - They gotta stay together. - I promise. 831 00:37:20,281 --> 00:37:22,544 - Okay then. - Where's Jessica? 832 00:37:22,979 --> 00:37:24,633 She's in town meeting with Ms. Lena. 833 00:37:24,938 --> 00:37:26,722 Has she told Uncle Charles our idea yet? 834 00:37:27,070 --> 00:37:28,115 Uh... 835 00:37:28,550 --> 00:37:30,813 The Christmas party at the Darlington house? 836 00:37:31,118 --> 00:37:32,337 JESSICA: It's the most logical place 837 00:37:32,511 --> 00:37:33,903 for a party of this size on such short notice. 838 00:37:34,643 --> 00:37:36,384 But, that is not the only reason. 839 00:37:37,298 --> 00:37:38,386 Oh? 840 00:37:38,908 --> 00:37:41,259 I heard York Ventures will be doing the wine and dine route 841 00:37:41,389 --> 00:37:42,782 with Mr. Lee when he's in town, 842 00:37:42,869 --> 00:37:45,001 which means the best way for us to separate ourselves 843 00:37:45,132 --> 00:37:47,308 from them is to show the people of Darlington 844 00:37:47,439 --> 00:37:49,267 in a family-oriented setting. 845 00:37:50,180 --> 00:37:52,008 Okay, okay. I can see that. 846 00:37:52,705 --> 00:37:53,880 That's a good idea. 847 00:37:54,402 --> 00:37:55,838 That was actually Max's idea. 848 00:37:56,622 --> 00:37:57,623 Max? 849 00:37:57,927 --> 00:37:59,886 Yes. He's a lot more dialed into the company 850 00:37:59,973 --> 00:38:02,323 than I ever realized.[LAUGHS] We're talking about Max. 851 00:38:02,584 --> 00:38:04,020 JESSICA: Yes, Max! 852 00:38:04,456 --> 00:38:06,501 And he's been really great with the kids, too. 853 00:38:07,415 --> 00:38:11,245 - Good, good. - JESSICA: And I had another idea. 854 00:38:12,464 --> 00:38:14,596 I think that we should open up the Christmas party 855 00:38:14,683 --> 00:38:17,207 to the families of Darlington Corporation's employees. 856 00:38:18,121 --> 00:38:19,079 To families? 857 00:38:19,471 --> 00:38:21,690 - JESSICA: Yes. - We've never done that. 858 00:38:21,821 --> 00:38:23,953 Well, it's because we've always had our events at locations 859 00:38:24,084 --> 00:38:25,215 that weren't family friendly. 860 00:38:25,390 --> 00:38:26,913 But it can't look like a circus, either. 861 00:38:27,000 --> 00:38:28,175 It'll be different, 862 00:38:28,523 --> 00:38:30,395 but I really do believe that we can thread the needle 863 00:38:30,482 --> 00:38:33,702 between professionally impressive and family-oriented. 864 00:38:36,749 --> 00:38:39,534 There's a lot riding on this... [SIGHS] ...but... 865 00:38:40,492 --> 00:38:41,536 okay. 866 00:38:41,928 --> 00:38:43,582 I trust you, Jess.[SIGHS] 867 00:38:43,799 --> 00:38:45,888 It's gonna be perfect. [CHUCKLES] 868 00:38:49,327 --> 00:38:51,546 [LAUGHS][LAUGHS] 869 00:38:51,677 --> 00:38:54,114 LENA: Aw. Thanks for keeping me updated. 870 00:38:54,462 --> 00:38:56,334 I've never seen them look this happy. 871 00:38:56,812 --> 00:38:58,597 I'm glad they're in such good hands. 872 00:38:58,988 --> 00:39:01,295 It was the right idea to have them stay here over Christmas. 873 00:39:01,948 --> 00:39:03,645 Can I ask you a question? 874 00:39:04,646 --> 00:39:06,344 How did you get into family law? 875 00:39:06,692 --> 00:39:10,260 Oh, same way most people do. Personal experience. 876 00:39:11,000 --> 00:39:13,176 I had family members who were trying to navigate 877 00:39:13,263 --> 00:39:15,004 the legal system and it inspired me 878 00:39:15,135 --> 00:39:16,919 to become their advocate. 879 00:39:17,659 --> 00:39:19,835 I interned at a family law firm for a while. 880 00:39:20,401 --> 00:39:21,924 What drew you to family law? 881 00:39:22,708 --> 00:39:24,187 [SIGHS, CHUCKLES] 882 00:39:24,579 --> 00:39:25,711 Something similar. 883 00:39:26,059 --> 00:39:28,714 My mom passed when I was a junior in high school 884 00:39:28,801 --> 00:39:31,630 and my legal advocate got me through a lot of tough times. 885 00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:32,892 What stopped you? 886 00:39:33,327 --> 00:39:34,763 Finances. [LAUGHS] 887 00:39:35,285 --> 00:39:37,026 I had to work my way through college, and then 888 00:39:37,113 --> 00:39:39,420 after graduating I got the job as an admin at Darlington 889 00:39:39,507 --> 00:39:41,335 to save and then went back to night school after that. 890 00:39:41,640 --> 00:39:43,903 And that's when Charles hired you on as his EA. 891 00:39:44,033 --> 00:39:46,340 Is that why you chose corporate law instead of family? 892 00:39:46,471 --> 00:39:47,646 Because of where you were working? 893 00:39:47,863 --> 00:39:49,778 It was an influence, yes. [CHUCKLES] 894 00:39:49,952 --> 00:39:51,345 Understandable. 895 00:39:51,650 --> 00:39:55,044 Family law is hard and it is not always rewarding. 896 00:39:56,045 --> 00:39:57,264 But when it is... 897 00:39:58,091 --> 00:39:59,919 it touches your heart like nothing else. 898 00:40:00,920 --> 00:40:03,618 Listen, I know you're about to start a new position, 899 00:40:04,271 --> 00:40:07,492 but in my opinion you have exactly what it takes 900 00:40:07,622 --> 00:40:09,537 to be a great family law attorney. 901 00:40:10,408 --> 00:40:11,713 At least consider it. 902 00:40:12,453 --> 00:40:13,541 We can talk later. 903 00:40:13,933 --> 00:40:16,979 [MUSIC PLAYING] 904 00:40:20,548 --> 00:40:22,202 MAX: J. Henry that looks great.[MACHINE WHIRRING] 905 00:40:22,768 --> 00:40:25,553 Here...[LAUGHS] 906 00:40:25,901 --> 00:40:27,207 Smells good. 907 00:40:27,903 --> 00:40:28,948 What's all this? 908 00:40:29,644 --> 00:40:30,732 Christmas cookies! 909 00:40:30,819 --> 00:40:32,517 [LAUGHS][JESSICA LAUGHING] 910 00:40:32,691 --> 00:40:34,388 It seemed like a good idea at the time. 911 00:40:34,475 --> 00:40:36,129 [LAUGHS] 912 00:40:36,216 --> 00:40:39,349 E-- e-- Everything is perfectly under control. 913 00:40:39,437 --> 00:40:42,352 - I have no doubt, Mrs. Brooks. - What if Mrs. Brooks wasn't here? 914 00:40:42,483 --> 00:40:43,789 I would have so much doubt. 915 00:40:44,311 --> 00:40:45,530 Are you gonna join us? 916 00:40:45,878 --> 00:40:48,054 Of course. Where are the raisins? 917 00:40:48,141 --> 00:40:50,230 What-- wha-- Raisins? 918 00:40:50,404 --> 00:40:52,362 You can't have raisins in Christmas cookies. 919 00:40:52,493 --> 00:40:55,409 - Of course you can. - No. It's either shortbread or sugar. 920 00:40:55,801 --> 00:40:58,020 - I like shortbread. - I like sugar. 921 00:40:58,151 --> 00:40:59,761 - See? - I like oatmeal raisin. 922 00:40:59,848 --> 00:41:02,068 No. No oatmeal raisin. 923 00:41:02,285 --> 00:41:03,896 I can't believe I'm explaining to you 924 00:41:03,983 --> 00:41:05,419 the rules of Christmas cookies.[LAUGHS] 925 00:41:05,593 --> 00:41:07,160 The only rule is that they have to be shaped 926 00:41:07,334 --> 00:41:09,292 into something Christmassy, like a Santa or a star. 927 00:41:09,467 --> 00:41:11,599 No, that is a 100 percent not true. 928 00:41:11,730 --> 00:41:13,471 JESSICA: It's a 100 percent true if I say it is. 929 00:41:13,601 --> 00:41:16,343 Oh, this is the thing that you're gonna rebel against? 930 00:41:16,474 --> 00:41:18,084 We all have our chosen battlefields. 931 00:41:18,214 --> 00:41:19,825 [JESSICA LAUGHS][LAUGHS] 932 00:41:20,695 --> 00:41:21,740 What about you, Emma? 933 00:41:22,175 --> 00:41:24,133 Do you have a favorite - Christmas cookie? - I like toffee. 934 00:41:24,307 --> 00:41:25,352 As did your mother. 935 00:41:25,744 --> 00:41:28,224 - How did you know? - I used to make it for her. 936 00:41:28,355 --> 00:41:29,965 - You did? - MRS. BROOKS: [CHUCKLES] Yes. 937 00:41:30,052 --> 00:41:32,968 She taught me how she liked it, with cinnamon? 938 00:41:33,099 --> 00:41:34,143 Yes. 939 00:41:34,796 --> 00:41:37,495 Do you remember - how to make them? - No need. I have her recipe. 940 00:41:40,106 --> 00:41:41,324 It's in here. 941 00:41:42,456 --> 00:41:44,284 Ah, here we go. 942 00:41:47,679 --> 00:41:49,419 That's mom's handwriting. 943 00:41:52,945 --> 00:41:55,469 Emma, would you like to make some toffee? 944 00:41:56,731 --> 00:41:59,473 Okay. [LAUGHS] Okay, so what do we need here? 945 00:41:59,604 --> 00:42:01,214 Uh, sugar... 946 00:42:03,433 --> 00:42:04,696 ["SILENT NIGHT" PLAYING] 947 00:42:04,913 --> 00:42:07,829 ♪ Silent night ♪ 948 00:42:08,134 --> 00:42:11,093 ♪ Holy night ♪ 949 00:42:11,485 --> 00:42:14,619 ♪ All is calm ♪ 950 00:42:14,836 --> 00:42:17,622 ♪ All is bright ♪ 951 00:42:17,796 --> 00:42:19,798 ♪ Round yon Virgin... ♪ 952 00:42:19,885 --> 00:42:23,062 The kids are asleep, or on their way, I hope. 953 00:42:23,279 --> 00:42:24,542 Excellent. 954 00:42:24,890 --> 00:42:26,587 And he comes bearing soup, as well. 955 00:42:26,761 --> 00:42:29,024 MAX: Yeah, I thought you could use a snack. 956 00:42:29,503 --> 00:42:31,244 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 957 00:42:31,418 --> 00:42:35,074 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 958 00:42:35,204 --> 00:42:37,555 This looks fantastic.[EXHALES] 959 00:42:37,729 --> 00:42:39,731 ♪ Sleep in heavenly... ♪ 960 00:42:39,861 --> 00:42:41,950 - Cheers. - Cheers. [CHUCKLES] 961 00:42:48,478 --> 00:42:50,045 - Mm, that's good. - Yeah? 962 00:42:50,132 --> 00:42:52,657 Mm-hmm. It's a go at the Darlington house. 963 00:42:53,222 --> 00:42:54,702 - Nice. - Mm-hmm. 964 00:42:55,268 --> 00:42:58,140 I just passed along the solution you helped me come up with. 965 00:42:58,619 --> 00:43:01,100 Oh, well, getting them to take it seriously 966 00:43:01,187 --> 00:43:02,275 is half the battle. 967 00:43:03,624 --> 00:43:04,886 Is that why you don't get more involved 968 00:43:04,973 --> 00:43:06,584 with the company, for real? 969 00:43:08,498 --> 00:43:09,761 Maybe. [CHUCKLES] 970 00:43:10,762 --> 00:43:12,198 I think, I um... 971 00:43:13,373 --> 00:43:15,984 I kinda fell into the trap of the younger brother, 972 00:43:16,115 --> 00:43:18,552 lower expectations thing and it became a trend. 973 00:43:18,683 --> 00:43:19,684 Mm. 974 00:43:20,336 --> 00:43:23,165 By the time I graduated, Charles was already running the company 975 00:43:23,252 --> 00:43:25,298 and there wasn't really a role for me. 976 00:43:25,603 --> 00:43:27,256 But you're the president. 977 00:43:27,692 --> 00:43:30,303 Yeah, but we both know that that's in name only. 978 00:43:30,433 --> 00:43:31,870 Do you want it to be more? 979 00:43:34,829 --> 00:43:35,961 I used to. 980 00:43:36,744 --> 00:43:37,832 But um... 981 00:43:38,703 --> 00:43:40,400 life had its own ideas. 982 00:43:41,706 --> 00:43:42,707 Yeah. 983 00:43:44,099 --> 00:43:45,144 I get that. 984 00:43:45,666 --> 00:43:49,061 ♪ ...so tender and mild ♪ 985 00:43:49,322 --> 00:43:55,415 Are you thinking about your mom? ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 986 00:43:55,633 --> 00:43:58,461 Christmas has a way of bringing up a lot of memories. 987 00:43:59,767 --> 00:44:00,768 I hear ya. 988 00:44:02,291 --> 00:44:04,424 It's been a while since I celebrated. 989 00:44:04,772 --> 00:44:08,428 - Like this, with family. - Yeah. [CHUCKLES] Me too. 990 00:44:09,603 --> 00:44:11,605 Not that we're family. 991 00:44:13,128 --> 00:44:14,216 I disagree. 992 00:44:14,826 --> 00:44:15,870 I think we are. 993 00:44:16,915 --> 00:44:19,526 I mean, at least through Christmas. 994 00:44:19,744 --> 00:44:23,312 ["SILENT NIGHT" PLAYING] 995 00:44:24,009 --> 00:44:24,966 Mm. 996 00:44:32,931 --> 00:44:37,805 ["DECK THE HALLS" PLAYING] 997 00:44:38,763 --> 00:44:41,374 [CHILDREN CLAMORING] 998 00:44:42,723 --> 00:44:44,420 - ABBY: Face painting! - Chocolate. 999 00:44:44,551 --> 00:44:47,423 - That's not an activity. - Well, it is for me. 1000 00:44:47,902 --> 00:44:49,687 You guys are giving awesome suggestions. 1001 00:44:49,774 --> 00:44:52,211 This Christmas party is gonna rock. Thank you. 1002 00:44:52,690 --> 00:44:55,127 Oh. There's Zoe. I'm gonna pop over for a quick hello. 1003 00:44:55,301 --> 00:44:57,651 Okay. I'll meet you at Santa's workshop. 1004 00:45:00,654 --> 00:45:01,786 - Hi. - There you are. 1005 00:45:02,047 --> 00:45:03,657 - Is she here? - That's a no. 1006 00:45:04,005 --> 00:45:04,963 Ah. 1007 00:45:05,311 --> 00:45:07,835 Well, maybe it's not no but not yet. 1008 00:45:07,966 --> 00:45:09,445 Or it's no. 1009 00:45:09,968 --> 00:45:12,187 I should have been braver, given her the flyer myself 1010 00:45:12,274 --> 00:45:13,798 so she knew I wanted her here. 1011 00:45:13,928 --> 00:45:15,625 I mean, what do I really know about her 1012 00:45:15,713 --> 00:45:17,453 besides adorable and an excellent baker? 1013 00:45:17,584 --> 00:45:18,716 Okay, breathe. 1014 00:45:19,717 --> 00:45:20,674 [LAUGHS] 1015 00:45:21,893 --> 00:45:22,937 Distract me. 1016 00:45:23,372 --> 00:45:26,114 [JESSICA CHUCKLES] Where's the cute not crotchety uncle? 1017 00:45:26,898 --> 00:45:28,813 Max is over there. Red scarf. 1018 00:45:29,509 --> 00:45:31,946 No way. That's your Max? 1019 00:45:32,120 --> 00:45:33,295 [ALL LAUGH] 1020 00:45:33,905 --> 00:45:37,299 Well, he's not my Max. Wait, do you know him? 1021 00:45:37,386 --> 00:45:38,387 Uh, yeah. 1022 00:45:38,518 --> 00:45:40,389 He volunteers in the pediatric ward 1023 00:45:40,476 --> 00:45:41,347 being awesome. 1024 00:45:42,000 --> 00:45:43,305 Why didn't you tell me? 1025 00:45:43,741 --> 00:45:46,265 Because I only know that guy as Max, 1026 00:45:46,395 --> 00:45:48,397 or cute Max, as some say. 1027 00:45:48,615 --> 00:45:50,225 - Cute Max? - Yes. 1028 00:45:50,312 --> 00:45:52,401 Empirically, he's very well put together. 1029 00:45:52,488 --> 00:45:55,013 Also, a really good person. 1030 00:45:55,709 --> 00:45:57,929 Remind me again why you don't have a crush on him? 1031 00:45:58,407 --> 00:46:00,192 Well-- I... 1032 00:46:01,410 --> 00:46:04,065 I mean, he's-- he's Max. 1033 00:46:05,414 --> 00:46:07,242 I have never thought of him that way. 1034 00:46:07,416 --> 00:46:10,202 Yeah, you do tend to get tunnel vision 1035 00:46:10,768 --> 00:46:13,901 and forget to see what's in front of your face. 1036 00:46:31,745 --> 00:46:33,529 There are other craft options. 1037 00:46:34,574 --> 00:46:36,881 I like pine cones. Pine cones are fun. 1038 00:46:37,142 --> 00:46:38,534 [CHUCKLES] Not if you step on them. 1039 00:46:38,621 --> 00:46:40,232 Then don't step on them. Right, kids? 1040 00:46:40,406 --> 00:46:41,320 Yeah.[LAUGHS] 1041 00:46:41,624 --> 00:46:42,495 Yeah. 1042 00:46:43,278 --> 00:46:45,672 [LAUGHS] Your friend Zoe looks familiar. 1043 00:46:46,064 --> 00:46:48,718 Yeah, she's a surgeon at St. Francis. 1044 00:46:50,677 --> 00:46:53,114 She recognized you, too, from your volunteer work, 1045 00:46:53,201 --> 00:46:55,421 which you have never mentioned. 1046 00:46:55,682 --> 00:46:58,380 Well, we haven't spent that much quality time together. 1047 00:46:59,033 --> 00:47:00,513 Do you tell Charles about it? 1048 00:47:00,905 --> 00:47:03,168 Or your work with the Boys and Girls Club? 1049 00:47:03,342 --> 00:47:06,171 There's no reason to tell anyone any of it. 1050 00:47:06,562 --> 00:47:07,520 [CHUCKLES] Why? 1051 00:47:08,521 --> 00:47:11,089 Because then it takes away from it. 1052 00:47:11,393 --> 00:47:12,830 You should do the right thing 1053 00:47:12,960 --> 00:47:16,094 because it's the right thing to do, not to brag about it. 1054 00:47:19,662 --> 00:47:21,839 [MIMICKING ROARING][LAUGHS] 1055 00:47:24,667 --> 00:47:27,018 JESSICA: Oh, Kate showed up![CHUCKLES] 1056 00:47:40,596 --> 00:47:41,597 Whatcha doin'? 1057 00:47:42,294 --> 00:47:44,296 Last minute tweaks for the layouts for the party. 1058 00:47:44,600 --> 00:47:47,212 [CHUCKLES] You're working very hard at a job 1059 00:47:47,299 --> 00:47:48,866 you technically no longer have. 1060 00:47:49,257 --> 00:47:52,173 Because it is important to me that I do a good job. 1061 00:47:52,391 --> 00:47:53,827 Plus, I don't want your brother to think 1062 00:47:53,914 --> 00:47:55,742 that I don't appreciate him for all the years of support 1063 00:47:55,873 --> 00:47:57,265 he gave me so I could get my degree. 1064 00:47:57,744 --> 00:48:00,007 [LAUGHS] Charles is the lucky one. 1065 00:48:00,573 --> 00:48:01,835 I don't know how your replacement 1066 00:48:01,922 --> 00:48:03,532 is gonna live up to your legend. 1067 00:48:04,185 --> 00:48:06,448 Especially after this Christmas. 1068 00:48:06,840 --> 00:48:08,886 Everyone is acting like me volunteering to help 1069 00:48:09,016 --> 00:48:10,844 watch the kids is something extraordinary. 1070 00:48:11,018 --> 00:48:12,019 It is. 1071 00:48:13,151 --> 00:48:16,371 That's part of what makes you the amazing Jessica. 1072 00:48:16,502 --> 00:48:18,417 [FIRE CRACKLING] 1073 00:48:27,426 --> 00:48:29,341 [CELLPHONE CHIMES, VIBRATES] 1074 00:48:40,265 --> 00:48:41,527 [DOOR OPENS] 1075 00:48:45,096 --> 00:48:46,140 Hey, Abby. 1076 00:48:46,967 --> 00:48:49,665 - What's going on? - I had a nightmare. 1077 00:48:50,231 --> 00:48:51,493 Oh no. 1078 00:48:52,407 --> 00:48:53,408 What about? 1079 00:48:53,931 --> 00:48:55,193 A fish. 1080 00:48:56,846 --> 00:48:58,022 [CHUCKLES] A fish? 1081 00:48:59,110 --> 00:49:01,242 It was a really big fish. 1082 00:49:01,634 --> 00:49:02,591 Oh. 1083 00:49:02,940 --> 00:49:03,941 That's scary. 1084 00:49:05,072 --> 00:49:06,334 Will you read to me? 1085 00:49:07,596 --> 00:49:09,120 Yeah, of course. 1086 00:49:12,210 --> 00:49:13,211 [EXHALES] 1087 00:49:13,951 --> 00:49:15,735 What've you got there? 1088 00:49:16,692 --> 00:49:19,695 -The Wizard of Oz. - Oh. 1089 00:49:20,522 --> 00:49:22,437 I love this book. 1090 00:49:23,873 --> 00:49:25,049 [CLEARS THROAT] 1091 00:49:26,441 --> 00:49:28,922 "Hour after hour passed away, 1092 00:49:29,183 --> 00:49:31,664 and slowly Dorothy got over her fright. 1093 00:49:32,099 --> 00:49:33,796 But she felt quite lonely, 1094 00:49:33,883 --> 00:49:36,625 and the wind shrieked so loudly all about her 1095 00:49:36,756 --> 00:49:38,584 that she nearly came deaf." 1096 00:49:48,637 --> 00:49:50,465 Hey. Everything okay? 1097 00:49:50,857 --> 00:49:53,077 - Do you know where Abby is? - Um... 1098 00:49:54,034 --> 00:49:56,080 MAX: "At last she crawled over the swaying floor 1099 00:49:56,167 --> 00:49:58,908 to her bed, and lay down upon it 1100 00:49:59,735 --> 00:50:01,955 and Toto followed and lay down beside her." 1101 00:50:03,087 --> 00:50:06,264 "In spite of the swaying house and the wailing of the wind, 1102 00:50:06,786 --> 00:50:10,920 Dorothy soon closed her eyes and fell fast asleep." 1103 00:50:46,130 --> 00:50:47,566 [WHISPERS] She just had a little nightmare, 1104 00:50:47,696 --> 00:50:49,394 but I think she's okay now. 1105 00:50:49,829 --> 00:50:52,484 She usually comes to me when that happens. 1106 00:50:53,267 --> 00:50:54,486 What's wrong, honey? 1107 00:50:55,574 --> 00:51:00,231 I just-- I'm worried about them getting too attached... 1108 00:51:01,145 --> 00:51:03,973 when we just have to leave again for the boarding school. 1109 00:51:05,279 --> 00:51:07,281 Especially after you just left your aunt. 1110 00:51:07,934 --> 00:51:11,285 But, Em, you know this will still be your home 1111 00:51:11,416 --> 00:51:13,287 even when you come back from Paden. 1112 00:51:13,809 --> 00:51:17,074 And if I have my way you'll be coming back here a lot. 1113 00:51:20,164 --> 00:51:22,166 - Get some sleep. 1114 00:51:22,296 --> 00:51:23,428 - Goodnight. - Goodnight. 1115 00:51:35,614 --> 00:51:37,355 - Thank you. - MAX: You're welcome. 1116 00:51:39,444 --> 00:51:40,836 [CLEARS THROAT, EXHALES] 1117 00:51:40,967 --> 00:51:42,882 You're getting really good at this uncle thing. 1118 00:51:43,100 --> 00:51:44,579 You think so? [EXHALES] JESSICA: Mm-hmm. 1119 00:51:44,710 --> 00:51:46,973 I feel so uncertain all the time. 1120 00:51:47,321 --> 00:51:49,497 I think uncertainty is a part of parenting. 1121 00:51:49,584 --> 00:51:51,934 -[LAUGHS] Parenting? - JESSICA: Mm-hmm. 1122 00:51:52,500 --> 00:51:54,720 I never thought of it like that. 1123 00:51:55,286 --> 00:51:57,201 Then why did you offer to help me? 1124 00:51:57,331 --> 00:51:59,986 I mean, you could have gone to Whistler with your buddies. 1125 00:52:01,509 --> 00:52:03,294 Well, when um... 1126 00:52:04,425 --> 00:52:06,123 when the accident first happened... 1127 00:52:07,211 --> 00:52:08,299 Charles was right. 1128 00:52:08,473 --> 00:52:10,431 We weren't ready to be guardians. 1129 00:52:10,823 --> 00:52:12,694 And Mathilda, she's a wonderful person 1130 00:52:12,781 --> 00:52:14,435 so it made sense them being there. 1131 00:52:15,219 --> 00:52:18,483 I-- I wanna do more than just visit them once in a while. 1132 00:52:20,572 --> 00:52:22,095 Growing up, um... 1133 00:52:23,662 --> 00:52:25,142 Jarrett was my idol. 1134 00:52:26,752 --> 00:52:29,929 My parents were older and a little distracted 1135 00:52:30,016 --> 00:52:31,496 and Charles already had his own life 1136 00:52:31,583 --> 00:52:32,975 by the time I came along... 1137 00:52:33,889 --> 00:52:36,327 and Jarrett was there for me. 1138 00:52:38,198 --> 00:52:39,156 Always. 1139 00:52:41,070 --> 00:52:43,986 So showing his kids Christmas--It's the least I can do. 1140 00:52:44,204 --> 00:52:46,163 You're doing a really good job.[CHUCKLES] 1141 00:52:46,902 --> 00:52:47,860 You promise? 1142 00:52:49,775 --> 00:52:50,993 I promise. 1143 00:52:54,301 --> 00:52:55,824 That means a lot. 1144 00:53:02,179 --> 00:53:03,919 - JESSICA: Oh. - Late night snacking? 1145 00:53:05,051 --> 00:53:06,357 Yep.[MRS. BROOKS CHUCKLING] 1146 00:53:06,748 --> 00:53:09,186 And it is way past my bedtime. 1147 00:53:11,188 --> 00:53:12,406 Goodnight, everyone. 1148 00:53:12,885 --> 00:53:13,842 Goodnight. 1149 00:53:18,369 --> 00:53:19,370 MRS BROOKS: Max... 1150 00:53:19,979 --> 00:53:21,676 don't mess this up. 1151 00:53:22,808 --> 00:53:24,331 I don't know what you're talking about. 1152 00:53:24,418 --> 00:53:25,593 MRS BROOKS: Yes, you do. 1153 00:53:26,159 --> 00:53:28,466 I was there the first time you saw her. 1154 00:53:28,857 --> 00:53:32,644 You almost ran into a door. [CHUCKLES] I-- No, I... 1155 00:53:34,559 --> 00:53:36,125 [SIGHS] 1156 00:53:36,735 --> 00:53:38,389 She's way out of my league, Mrs. B. 1157 00:53:38,563 --> 00:53:41,435 Listen, I've watched you grow up. 1158 00:53:42,393 --> 00:53:45,091 I know that there is so much more to you 1159 00:53:45,178 --> 00:53:48,399 than you let even yourself realize. 1160 00:53:48,964 --> 00:53:50,183 Yeah, but... 1161 00:53:52,098 --> 00:53:55,319 she doesn't take me seriously. I mean, why would she? 1162 00:53:55,841 --> 00:53:57,799 Oh, my dear Max. 1163 00:53:58,409 --> 00:54:01,281 You have to figure out how to take yourself seriously 1164 00:54:01,412 --> 00:54:02,891 before anyone else will. 1165 00:54:03,762 --> 00:54:07,374 [FIRE CRACKLING] 1166 00:54:11,944 --> 00:54:14,120 I think I may have - a crush on Max. - Yes! 1167 00:54:14,642 --> 00:54:16,340 Such good news.[CHUCKLES] Is it? 1168 00:54:16,427 --> 00:54:17,732 Because my head is kinda spinning. 1169 00:54:18,211 --> 00:54:21,214 Because he's too handsome?[EXHALES] Because it'll change things. 1170 00:54:21,388 --> 00:54:23,303 - Into awesome. - Into the unknown. 1171 00:54:23,390 --> 00:54:25,523 And you know how much I hate the unknown, which is why-- 1172 00:54:25,653 --> 00:54:27,960 Take the chocolate fudge instead of the Christmas roll fudge 1173 00:54:28,047 --> 00:54:29,614 because chocolate is safe while Christmas roll 1174 00:54:29,701 --> 00:54:32,617 is oddly exotic albeit in a still safely Christmas way. 1175 00:54:32,747 --> 00:54:34,923 Wow, you just went down an analogy rabbit hole. 1176 00:54:35,010 --> 00:54:36,185 ZOE: You followed.[CHUCKLES] 1177 00:54:36,316 --> 00:54:37,970 Jess, sweetie, you can't be too cautious 1178 00:54:38,057 --> 00:54:39,058 because then you'll miss out. 1179 00:54:39,363 --> 00:54:41,539 - Do you think I'm too cautious? - Sometimes. 1180 00:54:42,104 --> 00:54:43,671 Oh. I never used to be. 1181 00:54:43,932 --> 00:54:46,631 When I was young I was bold and brave. 1182 00:54:47,240 --> 00:54:49,024 I remember your eighth grade 1183 00:54:49,111 --> 00:54:50,939 tap dancing ventriloquist talent act. 1184 00:54:51,026 --> 00:54:52,767 [CHUCKLES] You are never gonna let me live that down. 1185 00:54:52,941 --> 00:54:55,292 Never. But you being cautious 1186 00:54:55,379 --> 00:54:57,294 after losing your mom makes sense. 1187 00:54:58,077 --> 00:55:00,166 Maybe I am missing out on some things. 1188 00:55:01,167 --> 00:55:04,301 Hey, do you wanna go dress shopping with me? 1189 00:55:04,562 --> 00:55:06,868 I have a sudden compulsion to look really, really good 1190 00:55:06,955 --> 00:55:08,783 for tomorrow night's Christmas party. 1191 00:55:12,396 --> 00:55:13,484 I can't. 1192 00:55:14,223 --> 00:55:16,443 - I have a date. - Wh-- 1193 00:55:17,009 --> 00:55:18,532 [ZOE CHUCKLES][GASPS] 1194 00:55:18,837 --> 00:55:21,318 [LAUGHS] I wanna hear everything! 1195 00:55:21,405 --> 00:55:23,102 [ZOE GIGGLING] 1196 00:55:27,585 --> 00:55:29,238 - Jess? - Hey, Max! 1197 00:55:29,848 --> 00:55:30,979 Hey. 1198 00:55:39,161 --> 00:55:41,207 Are those--The uniforms. 1199 00:55:59,921 --> 00:56:01,227 It's very nice. 1200 00:56:09,104 --> 00:56:11,890 You know, Max, there's something that we haven't done yet 1201 00:56:12,020 --> 00:56:13,935 that is oh, so Christmassy. 1202 00:56:14,762 --> 00:56:15,676 MAX: Oh... 1203 00:56:16,547 --> 00:56:17,591 what's that? 1204 00:56:18,070 --> 00:56:19,724 ["WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS" PLAYING] 1205 00:56:19,941 --> 00:56:21,552 ♪ We wish you A Merry Christmas ♪ 1206 00:56:21,682 --> 00:56:24,555 ♪ We wish you A Merry Christmas ♪ 1207 00:56:24,685 --> 00:56:27,906 ♪ We wish you A Merry Christmas ♪ 1208 00:56:27,993 --> 00:56:30,474 ♪ And a Happy New Year ♪ 1209 00:56:30,909 --> 00:56:33,477 ♪ Good tidings we bring ♪ 1210 00:56:33,999 --> 00:56:36,915 ♪ To you and your kin ♪ 1211 00:56:37,176 --> 00:56:40,222 ♪ We wish you A Merry Christmas ♪ 1212 00:56:40,440 --> 00:56:42,311 Yay![ALL CHEER] 1213 00:56:42,790 --> 00:56:45,576 All right, give me a high-five. Yay! One, two, three. 1214 00:56:45,750 --> 00:56:46,751 [CAMERA SHUTTER CLICKS] 1215 00:56:46,925 --> 00:56:48,100 JESSICA: One, two. 1216 00:56:48,274 --> 00:56:50,363 Snowball fight![SCREAMS, LAUGHS] 1217 00:56:50,537 --> 00:56:52,017 ♪ To you and your kin♪ 1218 00:56:52,539 --> 00:56:55,237 ♪ We wish you A Merry Christmas ♪ 1219 00:56:55,368 --> 00:56:56,761 [ALL SCREAM, CHEER] 1220 00:56:56,935 --> 00:56:59,241 I'm gonna get you![JESSICA LAUGHING] 1221 00:56:59,459 --> 00:57:02,244 [MUSIC ENDS] 1222 00:57:02,767 --> 00:57:03,855 EMMA: Oh, no! 1223 00:57:04,290 --> 00:57:05,726 - J. HENRY: I am gonna get you! - CHARLES: Hey! Be careful! 1224 00:57:05,813 --> 00:57:06,988 Uncle Charles! 1225 00:57:07,119 --> 00:57:08,294 Hey! 1226 00:57:08,642 --> 00:57:11,123 Wow. What a warm welcome. 1227 00:57:11,253 --> 00:57:13,691 I'm sure my schedule had you coming back later on tonight. 1228 00:57:13,778 --> 00:57:15,432 Actually, I changed the plans last second. 1229 00:57:15,606 --> 00:57:18,043 Sorry, I wanted to be refreshed for the big day tomorrow, 1230 00:57:18,173 --> 00:57:20,437 and of course to see my beautiful nieces and nephew. 1231 00:57:20,567 --> 00:57:22,221 - How are you all? - CHILDREN: Good. 1232 00:57:22,351 --> 00:57:24,919 - I like to hear that. - We made ornaments! 1233 00:57:25,137 --> 00:57:27,313 And went on a carriage ride with a horse. 1234 00:57:27,400 --> 00:57:28,880 And we're building a Christmas puzzle. 1235 00:57:29,228 --> 00:57:30,795 That sounds very Christmassy. 1236 00:57:31,186 --> 00:57:33,972 All right kids, let's get cleaned up and ready for dinner. 1237 00:57:34,059 --> 00:57:35,669 Charles will tell us about his trip later. 1238 00:57:35,800 --> 00:57:37,366 Can I have some hot chocolate? 1239 00:57:37,584 --> 00:57:39,934 I think that can be arranged. Come on. 1240 00:57:41,980 --> 00:57:43,155 Hey...[SIGHS] 1241 00:57:43,764 --> 00:57:45,853 ...when did Max become Mr. Rogers? 1242 00:57:46,071 --> 00:57:48,595 Max has been full of surprises. 1243 00:57:55,950 --> 00:57:57,256 MAX: Hey, Charles? 1244 00:57:57,735 --> 00:57:58,605 Yeah? 1245 00:57:59,258 --> 00:58:01,608 Could I talk to you for a second about my role at Darlington? 1246 00:58:02,609 --> 00:58:03,654 Your role? 1247 00:58:04,089 --> 00:58:05,873 Yeah. About doing more. 1248 00:58:06,570 --> 00:58:08,310 Can we talk about it after the Christmas party? 1249 00:58:08,397 --> 00:58:09,834 I'm pretty wiped out from the trip. 1250 00:58:10,356 --> 00:58:12,445 - Yeah, sure. - All right, thanks. 1251 00:58:32,726 --> 00:58:34,119 That's a nice suit. 1252 00:58:34,249 --> 00:58:36,556 - Thank you. You, too. - Thank you. 1253 00:58:37,339 --> 00:58:40,429 Oh, wow. Don't you two look pretty? 1254 00:58:40,560 --> 00:58:43,345 Thank you, Uncle Max. [CHUCKLES] You both look pretty, too. 1255 00:58:43,737 --> 00:58:45,130 Thank you.[LAUGHS] 1256 00:58:45,217 --> 00:58:46,348 [J. HENRY GROANING] 1257 00:58:46,784 --> 00:58:48,220 Oh, what's up?[GROANS] 1258 00:58:48,437 --> 00:58:50,352 - I need help. - What've we got here? 1259 00:58:50,527 --> 00:58:51,919 You almost got it. 1260 00:58:52,093 --> 00:58:53,660 You just gotta take this big one, 1261 00:58:54,269 --> 00:58:56,750 cross it over, and up... 1262 00:58:57,838 --> 00:58:59,274 down and through. 1263 00:59:00,362 --> 00:59:01,625 And you look like a Darlington. 1264 00:59:02,539 --> 00:59:04,236 Yes, I do. [CHUCKLES] 1265 00:59:05,890 --> 00:59:10,285 ["JINGLE BELLS" PLAYING] 1266 00:59:12,897 --> 00:59:15,552 [INDISTINCT CHATTER] 1267 00:59:26,606 --> 00:59:27,825 Is it done yet? 1268 00:59:28,129 --> 00:59:30,479 Almost. Oh, my. 1269 00:59:30,610 --> 00:59:32,525 You're going to look like a little Christmas angel. 1270 00:59:32,699 --> 00:59:33,657 [CHUCKLES] 1271 00:59:34,745 --> 00:59:35,702 - ZOE: Hi. - Hi. 1272 00:59:35,833 --> 00:59:36,790 It's Max, right? 1273 00:59:36,877 --> 00:59:38,836 - Yeah, Zoe. Right? - Yes. [LAUGHS] 1274 00:59:38,966 --> 00:59:39,924 - Ah, yes. - Yes. 1275 00:59:40,141 --> 00:59:41,490 Uh, we know each other from the hospital 1276 00:59:41,578 --> 00:59:43,101 where Max volunteers. 1277 00:59:43,449 --> 00:59:44,711 And through Jessica. 1278 00:59:44,798 --> 00:59:47,148 - MAX: Hmm. - Um, Max, this is Kate. Kate, Max. 1279 00:59:47,235 --> 00:59:48,497 Kate, it's nice to meet you. 1280 00:59:48,585 --> 00:59:51,413 Same. Your house is really beautiful. 1281 00:59:51,544 --> 00:59:53,546 - Oh, thank you. - Can we come back? 1282 00:59:53,851 --> 00:59:55,461 [LAUGHS][LAUGHS] 1283 00:59:55,548 --> 00:59:56,723 Yeah, anytime. 1284 00:59:56,810 --> 00:59:58,420 Sounds like you and Jess have been having fun 1285 00:59:58,507 --> 01:00:00,640 - with your nieces and nephew. - Yes. 1286 01:00:00,814 --> 01:00:05,340 Yes, the kids have been great and, well, Jess is amazing. 1287 01:00:05,427 --> 01:00:07,995 No argument here, and I know she's really enjoyed 1288 01:00:08,082 --> 01:00:09,954 spending time with you and the kids. 1289 01:00:13,566 --> 01:00:14,567 Hi. 1290 01:00:16,351 --> 01:00:18,615 - Hi. So wonderful to see you. - Hi. 1291 01:00:18,745 --> 01:00:19,833 Great to see you, too. 1292 01:00:20,268 --> 01:00:21,966 Have you seen the children? They're over by the Christmas-- 1293 01:00:22,053 --> 01:00:23,620 I saw. They are having quite the time. 1294 01:00:23,707 --> 01:00:25,491 I'm glad to see that things are going so well. 1295 01:00:25,622 --> 01:00:27,188 Well, Max is really great with them. 1296 01:00:27,275 --> 01:00:28,842 Well, Emma says that you're a big part 1297 01:00:28,929 --> 01:00:30,322 of making them feel at home, too. 1298 01:00:30,496 --> 01:00:33,194 She does? Hmm, well, they make it easy. 1299 01:00:33,368 --> 01:00:35,153 Have you thought about my suggestion? 1300 01:00:35,457 --> 01:00:38,765 - Yes, a lot, actually. - I hear a "but." 1301 01:00:39,026 --> 01:00:40,854 I don't have any practical experience. 1302 01:00:41,072 --> 01:00:43,814 You have something better. Personal experience. 1303 01:00:44,162 --> 01:00:47,165 And instinct. Neither of which can be taught. 1304 01:00:49,341 --> 01:00:51,604 I just owe so much to Charles and Darlington. 1305 01:00:51,691 --> 01:00:53,388 I mean, they have been incredibly generous to me 1306 01:00:53,562 --> 01:00:55,434 - over the years. - I see. 1307 01:00:56,130 --> 01:00:59,481 Well, you have my info if you should change your mind. 1308 01:00:59,873 --> 01:01:00,787 Thank you. 1309 01:01:09,404 --> 01:01:10,275 Hi. 1310 01:01:11,232 --> 01:01:12,233 Hi. [CHUCKLES] 1311 01:01:12,973 --> 01:01:15,497 You look really beautiful in that dress. 1312 01:01:15,628 --> 01:01:16,542 Thank you. 1313 01:01:17,064 --> 01:01:19,197 You look very handsome yourself. [CHUCKLES] Thank you. 1314 01:01:21,286 --> 01:01:23,592 What time are you heading to Whistler tomorrow? 1315 01:01:23,854 --> 01:01:26,378 I'm n-- I'm not. I-- I pushed it 'til after Christmas 1316 01:01:26,552 --> 01:01:29,903 and the kids go to Paden, so...[CHUCKLES] 1317 01:01:34,386 --> 01:01:35,256 That's Mr. Lee. 1318 01:01:36,301 --> 01:01:39,130 That is Mr. Lee. Do you mind if I...No, go. [LAUGHS] 1319 01:01:39,565 --> 01:01:41,045 MAX: I'll be right back. 1320 01:01:43,351 --> 01:01:47,051 Mr. Lee. Max Darlington, Charles's brother. 1321 01:01:47,138 --> 01:01:48,966 - Nice to meet you, Max. - And you. 1322 01:01:49,140 --> 01:01:51,838 - So how was, uh, your flight? - Oh, not bad. 1323 01:01:51,969 --> 01:01:54,536 Not nearly as long as my flight from Harbin. [CHUCKLES] 1324 01:01:54,754 --> 01:01:55,755 Harbin? 1325 01:01:56,060 --> 01:01:57,757 You know, I was in Harbin about five years ago 1326 01:01:57,931 --> 01:01:59,628 for the Ice Festival. Have you been? 1327 01:01:59,846 --> 01:02:02,675 Of course, yes. It's one of the best winter experiences. 1328 01:02:02,936 --> 01:02:05,765 Oh, totally. My favorite part was the um, 1329 01:02:06,070 --> 01:02:07,506 uh, the Lantern Art Fair. 1330 01:02:07,636 --> 01:02:09,116 - CHARLES: Excuse me. - VICTOR: Mine, as well. 1331 01:02:09,813 --> 01:02:11,815 I'm taking my daughter there in January. 1332 01:02:11,945 --> 01:02:13,642 Oh, well, we should meet up. 1333 01:02:13,773 --> 01:02:14,643 CHARLES: Victor. 1334 01:02:15,296 --> 01:02:17,734 - It's so good to see you. - Charles. 1335 01:02:17,951 --> 01:02:20,824 I'm sorry I missed you - coming in. - Oh, it's okay. Uh, 1336 01:02:21,128 --> 01:02:23,914 Max and I were just discussing the Harbin Ice Festival. 1337 01:02:24,349 --> 01:02:27,961 - Oh. - I wasn't aware that Darlington is a family-run company. 1338 01:02:28,657 --> 01:02:29,746 Well--[CHUCKLES] Yes, I mean, 1339 01:02:29,833 --> 01:02:31,486 family has always been an integral part 1340 01:02:31,573 --> 01:02:32,792 of Darlington Corporation, 1341 01:02:32,923 --> 01:02:34,838 starting with our grandfather and great uncle 1342 01:02:34,925 --> 01:02:37,405 and now continuing with Charles and myself. 1343 01:02:38,145 --> 01:02:40,191 Good family, good company. 1344 01:02:40,757 --> 01:02:42,889 This is our motto at Liuxing Motors. 1345 01:02:43,194 --> 01:02:44,717 Victor, I would love to introduce you 1346 01:02:44,804 --> 01:02:45,936 to some of our other board members. 1347 01:02:46,023 --> 01:02:47,415 - Of course. - Right this way. 1348 01:02:50,201 --> 01:02:52,943 Okay, Max, good job. I'll take it from here. 1349 01:02:53,291 --> 01:02:55,162 Yeah, but we were just in a conversation-- 1350 01:02:55,293 --> 01:02:57,556 This is a very important deal. 1351 01:02:58,035 --> 01:03:01,516 I'm aware of that--[CHUCKLES] Max, just go do what you do. Go have fun. 1352 01:03:25,279 --> 01:03:26,106 JESSICA: Hey. 1353 01:03:27,064 --> 01:03:27,891 Hey. 1354 01:03:31,590 --> 01:03:33,374 You must be freezing.[CHUCKLES] 1355 01:03:37,248 --> 01:03:39,076 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 1356 01:03:40,555 --> 01:03:42,296 You okay? You seemed upset. 1357 01:03:43,167 --> 01:03:44,342 No, I'm fine. 1358 01:03:46,474 --> 01:03:48,563 Did something happen between you and your brother? 1359 01:03:50,130 --> 01:03:52,219 No. Nothing I'm not used to. 1360 01:03:53,438 --> 01:03:56,528 It's just, it's hard to change people's opinions of you... 1361 01:03:57,398 --> 01:03:59,748 especially when they've held them for so many years. 1362 01:04:00,358 --> 01:04:02,142 Charles only sees what you show him. 1363 01:04:03,274 --> 01:04:04,579 It's what we've all seen. 1364 01:04:06,059 --> 01:04:09,367 I know that there is so much more to you. 1365 01:04:11,369 --> 01:04:12,500 Well, it... 1366 01:04:13,980 --> 01:04:16,330 it helps when somebody believes in you. 1367 01:04:18,332 --> 01:04:19,420 It does. 1368 01:04:21,118 --> 01:04:22,032 And I do. 1369 01:04:26,297 --> 01:04:27,951 ABBY: Uncle Max! Jessica! 1370 01:04:28,299 --> 01:04:30,214 Hey, Abby. What's up? 1371 01:04:30,736 --> 01:04:32,477 I made some more outdoor ornaments 1372 01:04:32,564 --> 01:04:34,131 to replace the ones the birds ate. 1373 01:04:34,392 --> 01:04:36,307 Nicely done. What's the carrot for? 1374 01:04:36,568 --> 01:04:38,222 A deer ate the snowman's nose. 1375 01:04:38,526 --> 01:04:40,877 [LAUGHS][LAUGHS] 1376 01:04:42,226 --> 01:04:44,750 These are so beautiful. 1377 01:04:45,142 --> 01:04:49,233 Mr. Lee. Hi, I'm Jessica Lew, Charles' personal assistant. 1378 01:04:49,494 --> 01:04:50,669 [SPEAKING TAIWANESE] 1379 01:04:51,322 --> 01:04:54,238 Merry Christmas to you, too. And a pleasure to meet you. 1380 01:04:54,629 --> 01:04:55,848 Victor saw the lights from the window 1381 01:04:55,935 --> 01:04:57,981 and wanted to come take a closer look. 1382 01:04:58,285 --> 01:05:00,200 I put two new ornaments on the trees 1383 01:05:00,287 --> 01:05:01,723 to replace the ones the birds ate. 1384 01:05:02,072 --> 01:05:03,464 They're okay for animals. 1385 01:05:03,769 --> 01:05:07,729 - I'm delighted to hear it. - This is our niece, Abby Darlington. 1386 01:05:08,339 --> 01:05:11,081 Yesterday we built a snowman. Do you build snowmen? 1387 01:05:11,516 --> 01:05:13,300 As a matter of fact, I do. 1388 01:05:13,648 --> 01:05:16,260 I was telling your Uncle Max about taking my daughter 1389 01:05:16,390 --> 01:05:18,523 to the Harbin Ice Festival next month. 1390 01:05:19,045 --> 01:05:22,309 Perhaps you could come visit us, and bring your uncles, too. 1391 01:05:22,701 --> 01:05:24,703 Well, that sounds like a great idea. 1392 01:05:24,964 --> 01:05:26,923 That is an excellent plan. 1393 01:05:27,619 --> 01:05:28,489 Shall we? 1394 01:05:29,273 --> 01:05:30,927 Yes. [LAUGHS][ABBY LAUGHS] 1395 01:05:33,103 --> 01:05:34,365 [CLEARS THROAT] 1396 01:05:36,976 --> 01:05:38,804 You have a lovely family, Charles. 1397 01:05:39,761 --> 01:05:41,328 I couldn't agree with you more. 1398 01:05:42,242 --> 01:05:44,201 - I'm so happy you came. - Thank you. 1399 01:05:59,390 --> 01:06:00,782 - Good morning. - Hey. 1400 01:06:02,349 --> 01:06:03,263 Excellent. 1401 01:06:03,568 --> 01:06:05,526 You two are exactly who I wanted to talk to. 1402 01:06:05,657 --> 01:06:07,267 Can you join me in the office please? 1403 01:06:11,619 --> 01:06:13,230 We are in business! 1404 01:06:13,752 --> 01:06:17,147 - Mr. Lee? - Wants Darlington Corporation for the joint venture in Taiwan. 1405 01:06:17,886 --> 01:06:19,584 That is fantastic news! 1406 01:06:19,714 --> 01:06:21,716 - Congratulations! - To you two! 1407 01:06:21,934 --> 01:06:23,631 One of the big factors in Victor's decision 1408 01:06:23,718 --> 01:06:27,157 was how welcome he felt at our Christmas party. 1409 01:06:27,374 --> 01:06:28,332 You were right. 1410 01:06:28,985 --> 01:06:32,989 He puts a great deal of emphasis on family in everything he does, 1411 01:06:33,554 --> 01:06:34,991 which was why he especially loved 1412 01:06:35,078 --> 01:06:37,602 that we put emphasis on family at our Christmas party. 1413 01:06:37,994 --> 01:06:41,780 - So I wanna thank you both. - Ah, we were just doing our jobs. 1414 01:06:42,128 --> 01:06:43,216 CHARLES: About that.[CHUCKLES] 1415 01:06:43,347 --> 01:06:44,652 Victor made a point of saying 1416 01:06:44,739 --> 01:06:46,132 how much he enjoyed your company, Max. 1417 01:06:46,872 --> 01:06:49,353 - Really? He did? - Yes, and he's looking forward 1418 01:06:49,440 --> 01:06:50,963 to going to Harbin with you and the children 1419 01:06:51,050 --> 01:06:52,660 if they can get the time off school. 1420 01:06:52,791 --> 01:06:54,749 Yeah, well, that's gonna be fun. 1421 01:06:56,316 --> 01:06:58,231 Also, I wanna... [CLEARS THROAT] 1422 01:06:58,884 --> 01:07:02,018 ...apologize if I was short with you last night. 1423 01:07:03,584 --> 01:07:05,195 You've done a great job. 1424 01:07:06,544 --> 01:07:07,675 Thank you, Charles. 1425 01:07:08,720 --> 01:07:11,157 So you wanna be more involved with the company? 1426 01:07:12,376 --> 01:07:13,768 Uh, yeah, I do. 1427 01:07:13,986 --> 01:07:15,553 Well, that is great because Victor 1428 01:07:15,640 --> 01:07:19,209 specifically asked for you to be the liaison on this deal. 1429 01:07:20,123 --> 01:07:21,602 - Really? - CHARLES: Really. 1430 01:07:23,909 --> 01:07:26,085 I-- [LAUGHS] I don't-- I don't know what to say.[LAUGHS] 1431 01:07:26,172 --> 01:07:27,695 I'm so surprised. 1432 01:07:28,174 --> 01:07:29,480 You think you can handle it? 1433 01:07:30,959 --> 01:07:32,048 I can. 1434 01:07:32,352 --> 01:07:35,051 CHARLES: Good. You'll need to pack your bags. 1435 01:07:36,269 --> 01:07:37,227 Excuse me? 1436 01:07:37,575 --> 01:07:39,577 Well, if you're gonna run the Taiwan division 1437 01:07:39,707 --> 01:07:41,100 you'll need to get started immediately. 1438 01:07:41,535 --> 01:07:43,407 Your flight leaves Thursday to Taipei. 1439 01:07:43,711 --> 01:07:45,104 - This Thursday? - Yes. 1440 01:07:45,713 --> 01:07:48,368 But that means he's gonna miss Christmas with the kids. 1441 01:07:48,890 --> 01:07:50,414 Yes. That is unfortunate... 1442 01:07:50,588 --> 01:07:52,111 [SIGHS] ...but I will be with them 1443 01:07:52,285 --> 01:07:55,897 until they settle at Paden, then I'll fly over to join you. 1444 01:07:56,420 --> 01:07:59,162 This initial trip is to lay the groundwork, 1445 01:07:59,466 --> 01:08:02,469 then you go over in February on a more permanent basis. 1446 01:08:03,514 --> 01:08:04,819 I'm proud of you, Max. 1447 01:08:05,429 --> 01:08:06,343 Congratulations. 1448 01:08:07,344 --> 01:08:08,301 Thank you. 1449 01:08:18,746 --> 01:08:22,054 Congratulations.[CHUCKLES] Thanks. Yeah, it's um... 1450 01:08:23,664 --> 01:08:25,753 I'm just... [SIGHS] 1451 01:08:26,493 --> 01:08:29,627 ...tryna wrap my brain - around it. - Yeah, of course. 1452 01:08:31,063 --> 01:08:32,978 But it's a great opportunity. And-- 1453 01:08:33,152 --> 01:08:35,850 and you wanted a bigger role in the company and you got it. 1454 01:08:40,420 --> 01:08:41,247 What's wrong? 1455 01:08:43,815 --> 01:08:45,208 Nothing. [CHUCKLES] 1456 01:08:48,559 --> 01:08:52,389 [INDISTINCT CHATTER] 1457 01:08:53,346 --> 01:08:54,913 We gotta tell the kids. 1458 01:08:55,653 --> 01:08:56,523 Yeah... 1459 01:08:58,090 --> 01:08:59,091 we do. 1460 01:09:07,273 --> 01:09:09,014 You're not gonna be here for Christmas? 1461 01:09:10,233 --> 01:09:13,410 No, but your Uncle Charles will be. 1462 01:09:14,019 --> 01:09:16,456 And you can teach him how to make Christmas cookies 1463 01:09:16,587 --> 01:09:20,417 and how to throw snowballs and make snow angels. 1464 01:09:20,808 --> 01:09:21,853 Okay. 1465 01:09:23,811 --> 01:09:25,509 Will you be here for Christmas? 1466 01:09:26,074 --> 01:09:27,206 If you want me to. 1467 01:09:33,386 --> 01:09:36,259 - They're sending him to Taiwan. - No! 1468 01:09:36,650 --> 01:09:38,391 Yeah.[GRUNTS] 1469 01:09:38,565 --> 01:09:39,610 Exactly. 1470 01:09:39,958 --> 01:09:41,786 How long is "permanent basis?" 1471 01:09:42,047 --> 01:09:43,353 My guess, a couple years? 1472 01:09:43,483 --> 01:09:44,876 - No. - JESSICA: Yeah. 1473 01:09:45,050 --> 01:09:45,920 Oh. 1474 01:09:46,443 --> 01:09:47,748 Are you gonna tell him? 1475 01:09:48,488 --> 01:09:50,751 - What? - That you... 1476 01:09:53,406 --> 01:09:55,713 No. It is way too soon. 1477 01:09:55,930 --> 01:09:58,019 Seven years would be insufficient to make some people 1478 01:09:58,106 --> 01:09:59,760 acquainted with each other 1479 01:09:59,847 --> 01:10:02,241 and seven days are more than enough for others. 1480 01:10:03,460 --> 01:10:04,678 Dickens? 1481 01:10:05,070 --> 01:10:06,027 Austen. 1482 01:10:06,506 --> 01:10:08,204 [CHUCKLES] 1483 01:10:53,249 --> 01:10:55,729 [LAUGHS] I figured you had to see them 1484 01:10:55,816 --> 01:10:57,514 in their Christmas sweaters at least once. 1485 01:10:58,471 --> 01:10:59,298 They're awesome. 1486 01:11:02,606 --> 01:11:04,390 ABBY: We'll miss you, Uncle Max! 1487 01:11:05,522 --> 01:11:06,523 Hey. 1488 01:11:11,832 --> 01:11:13,878 We didn't get to finish the puzzle. 1489 01:11:15,575 --> 01:11:16,707 That's right. 1490 01:11:17,534 --> 01:11:20,580 Well, don't worry. Jessica will help you. 1491 01:11:20,711 --> 01:11:22,408 She's much better than I am anyway. 1492 01:11:22,495 --> 01:11:23,888 That is true.[CHILDREN GIGGLING] 1493 01:11:24,062 --> 01:11:26,673 - Hey. - All right, Max. 1494 01:11:28,414 --> 01:11:29,415 You ready? 1495 01:11:30,590 --> 01:11:31,504 Ready. 1496 01:11:59,271 --> 01:12:00,141 Merry Christmas. 1497 01:12:00,707 --> 01:12:02,318 ALL: Merry Christmas. 1498 01:12:06,278 --> 01:12:08,367 [VEHICLE ENGINE STARTS] 1499 01:12:23,077 --> 01:12:24,296 Who wants hot chocolate? 1500 01:12:24,514 --> 01:12:26,559 - Can I have the first one? - CHARLES: Sure. 1501 01:13:05,293 --> 01:13:06,251 [JESSICA CHUCKLES] 1502 01:13:08,949 --> 01:13:10,037 We're missing a piece. 1503 01:13:10,821 --> 01:13:13,171 I gave it to Uncle Max. 1504 01:13:14,651 --> 01:13:15,521 Why? 1505 01:13:16,174 --> 01:13:19,656 So he could think about us over Christmas while he's away. 1506 01:13:20,483 --> 01:13:23,094 I wish he was here and we could all be together. 1507 01:13:23,442 --> 01:13:25,183 It's not the same. 1508 01:13:25,575 --> 01:13:26,402 Yeah. 1509 01:14:07,007 --> 01:14:08,835 JESSICA: Can I help you with anything, Mrs. Brooks? 1510 01:14:08,922 --> 01:14:10,924 Oh, all done. Thank you, though. 1511 01:14:13,100 --> 01:14:14,667 How far away is Paden? 1512 01:14:15,102 --> 01:14:17,365 It's in Vermont. Near Canada. 1513 01:14:17,496 --> 01:14:20,151 It would take approximately five hours to get there. 1514 01:14:20,238 --> 01:14:21,718 But can we live here on the weekends? 1515 01:14:21,805 --> 01:14:24,198 - It would be impractical. - ABBY: Oh. 1516 01:14:26,505 --> 01:14:27,593 I really like it here. 1517 01:14:28,768 --> 01:14:29,726 Me too. 1518 01:14:30,248 --> 01:14:33,512 We'll get used to Paden, like we've always done before. 1519 01:14:34,078 --> 01:14:35,296 She's right. 1520 01:14:39,736 --> 01:14:40,867 I'll be right back. 1521 01:14:45,655 --> 01:14:48,179 - Can I speak to you for a minute? - Sure. 1522 01:14:48,919 --> 01:14:50,181 What do you know about Riverside School 1523 01:14:50,268 --> 01:14:51,182 down the street? 1524 01:14:52,009 --> 01:14:53,140 It's excellent. Why? 1525 01:14:53,489 --> 01:14:55,578 I think the kids should go there instead of Paden. 1526 01:14:56,013 --> 01:14:57,667 Riverside isn't a boarding school. 1527 01:14:58,494 --> 01:14:59,451 I know. 1528 01:14:59,712 --> 01:15:01,497 The kids would come home every day here, 1529 01:15:01,845 --> 01:15:06,545 do their homework, eat, sleep and just be regular kids. 1530 01:15:06,893 --> 01:15:07,981 Who'd watch them? 1531 01:15:08,895 --> 01:15:10,201 I would. 1532 01:15:10,810 --> 01:15:13,596 You would give up your career as an attorney 1533 01:15:13,683 --> 01:15:17,121 - to watch my nieces and nephew? - No, I would still be an attorney. 1534 01:15:17,251 --> 01:15:19,689 I mean, it is the 21st century and there is a happy medium 1535 01:15:19,776 --> 01:15:22,387 between kids in boarding school and me giving up my career. 1536 01:15:22,996 --> 01:15:24,432 - Fair enough. - JESSICA: I mean... 1537 01:15:24,998 --> 01:15:26,522 if I can be your full-time EA 1538 01:15:26,652 --> 01:15:29,263 and go to law school and pass the bar, I can do this. 1539 01:15:29,350 --> 01:15:30,830 I am excellent with time management. 1540 01:15:31,091 --> 01:15:32,266 Yes, you are. 1541 01:15:33,441 --> 01:15:35,879 But, why would you wanna do this? 1542 01:15:39,752 --> 01:15:41,188 [CHUCKLES] Because I love them. 1543 01:15:43,539 --> 01:15:46,193 Seven years, seven days, seven minutes. 1544 01:15:46,933 --> 01:15:48,413 It doesn't matter how long I've known them 1545 01:15:48,500 --> 01:15:49,632 or that they're not related to me. 1546 01:15:49,806 --> 01:15:52,504 I want the best for those kids because I love them. 1547 01:15:53,679 --> 01:15:54,593 [CHUCKLES] Hmm. 1548 01:15:57,596 --> 01:15:58,466 Okay. 1549 01:16:00,686 --> 01:16:01,644 Okay? 1550 01:16:02,166 --> 01:16:04,603 Okay. We can work something out. 1551 01:16:06,213 --> 01:16:07,171 Okay! 1552 01:16:07,780 --> 01:16:09,913 [GASPS, CHUCKLES] CHARLES: Lena was right about you. 1553 01:16:10,478 --> 01:16:13,003 She said you're an excellent advocate for the children. 1554 01:16:13,438 --> 01:16:15,527 - Lena? - She told me that she approached you 1555 01:16:15,658 --> 01:16:17,311 about coming to work for her. 1556 01:16:18,312 --> 01:16:19,792 - She did? - CHARLES: Yes. 1557 01:16:20,227 --> 01:16:21,533 We've known each other since college, 1558 01:16:21,620 --> 01:16:23,187 there's a mutual respect there. 1559 01:16:23,491 --> 01:16:25,406 So have you thought about her offer? 1560 01:16:26,190 --> 01:16:28,409 - Well, yes, of course. - And? 1561 01:16:29,454 --> 01:16:30,586 I turned it down. 1562 01:16:31,935 --> 01:16:32,805 Why? 1563 01:16:34,981 --> 01:16:38,202 Because I already have a job. I think. 1564 01:16:41,161 --> 01:16:42,380 Jessica... 1565 01:16:43,511 --> 01:16:46,166 you will always have a job at Darlington. 1566 01:16:47,472 --> 01:16:50,475 The question is, is a job in our legal department 1567 01:16:50,562 --> 01:16:52,390 the one you truly want? 1568 01:16:54,697 --> 01:16:55,611 No. 1569 01:16:57,090 --> 01:16:58,918 I don't wanna be a corporate lawyer. 1570 01:16:59,963 --> 01:17:01,704 I wanna be in family law. 1571 01:17:01,921 --> 01:17:04,141 [CHUCKLES] I've-- I've always wanted to be in family law 1572 01:17:04,228 --> 01:17:05,664 and protect families and I-- 1573 01:17:05,882 --> 01:17:07,492 I think I just forgot for a minute. 1574 01:17:08,580 --> 01:17:10,147 I'm glad you remembered. 1575 01:17:10,843 --> 01:17:11,975 You should never settle. 1576 01:17:17,197 --> 01:17:19,243 - Can you watch the kids? - Sure. 1577 01:17:20,374 --> 01:17:22,725 Wait. Where are you going? 1578 01:17:23,421 --> 01:17:26,554 To be bold and brave. [CHUCKLES] 1579 01:17:33,126 --> 01:17:35,085 MAX: This is Max, leave a message. 1580 01:17:35,433 --> 01:17:36,521 Max? 1581 01:17:37,000 --> 01:17:39,437 Call me when you get this.[CELLPHONE BEEPS] 1582 01:17:45,704 --> 01:17:47,880 [CELLPHONE BEEPING] 1583 01:17:48,359 --> 01:17:50,622 [DIAL TONE RINGING] 1584 01:17:50,840 --> 01:17:53,451 LENA: This is Lena Thomas. Please leave a message. 1585 01:17:53,538 --> 01:17:54,539 This is Jessica Lew. 1586 01:17:54,974 --> 01:17:56,759 I thought about what you said and you are right. 1587 01:17:56,889 --> 01:17:58,717 Family law is where I belong. 1588 01:17:59,022 --> 01:18:01,067 I am gonna take you up on your offer. 1589 01:18:02,503 --> 01:18:03,461 [TIRES SCREECH] 1590 01:18:07,770 --> 01:18:10,207 - You're here! - Yeah. Where are you going? 1591 01:18:10,337 --> 01:18:11,295 To the airport. 1592 01:18:11,774 --> 01:18:12,688 To stop you. 1593 01:18:13,297 --> 01:18:16,300 - What's wrong? - No, nothing. Nothing's wrong, I... 1594 01:18:17,475 --> 01:18:19,912 I just realized that I don't want you to go, 1595 01:18:20,043 --> 01:18:22,393 so I thought I would tell you that and then, 1596 01:18:22,567 --> 01:18:23,829 you know, maybe you wouldn't... 1597 01:18:24,961 --> 01:18:26,440 go. [SIGHS] 1598 01:18:27,180 --> 01:18:29,661 Wait, are you being impulsive? 1599 01:18:30,444 --> 01:18:32,403 I am. [LAUGHS] 1600 01:18:32,751 --> 01:18:34,013 I-- I made a list. 1601 01:18:34,405 --> 01:18:38,017 - You did? - Yes. Of all the reasons to stay and go to Taiwan, 1602 01:18:38,235 --> 01:18:40,193 and I gotta be honest, there was a lot of reasons to-- 1603 01:18:40,280 --> 01:18:41,455 to go but... 1604 01:18:43,893 --> 01:18:45,329 Only one big one to stay. 1605 01:18:47,374 --> 01:18:48,549 Which is? 1606 01:18:50,116 --> 01:18:51,596 Love. [CHUCKLES] 1607 01:18:52,597 --> 01:18:53,859 I love the kids and... 1608 01:18:54,599 --> 01:18:56,340 I have been in love with you... 1609 01:18:56,993 --> 01:19:00,170 for two-and-a-half years since the first day I saw you. 1610 01:19:00,474 --> 01:19:03,695 And I know I have a lot of work to do to be worthy of you. 1611 01:19:04,000 --> 01:19:06,742 You inspire me in so many ways, every single-- 1612 01:19:14,662 --> 01:19:15,663 Sorry. 1613 01:19:15,968 --> 01:19:19,102 I'm just-- I'm being impulsive again! [LAUGHS] 1614 01:19:19,232 --> 01:19:20,320 Is this gonna be a thing? 1615 01:19:20,712 --> 01:19:22,322 - Maybe. - I mean, 'cause I was 1616 01:19:22,409 --> 01:19:24,542 in the middle of a pretty good speech--[LAUGHS] 1617 01:19:27,458 --> 01:19:28,589 [LAUGHS] 1618 01:19:32,245 --> 01:19:33,159 I love you, too. 1619 01:19:34,160 --> 01:19:35,248 You do? 1620 01:19:35,945 --> 01:19:36,859 I do. 1621 01:19:37,294 --> 01:19:40,297 Even though I may have just lost my fledgling career? 1622 01:19:50,350 --> 01:19:51,395 Let's find out. 1623 01:20:00,621 --> 01:20:01,622 MRS. BROOKS: Children? 1624 01:20:04,408 --> 01:20:05,322 CHILDREN: Uncle Max! 1625 01:20:06,062 --> 01:20:07,628 - J. HENRY: You're here! - I thought you were getting on a plane. 1626 01:20:08,064 --> 01:20:11,415 I was, but-- Okay, here's the deal. [EXHALES] 1627 01:20:12,590 --> 01:20:15,767 I wanna have a greater voice at the Darlington Corporation. 1628 01:20:16,289 --> 01:20:18,161 I think I can add value and... 1629 01:20:18,988 --> 01:20:20,380 I wanna make you proud. 1630 01:20:20,946 --> 01:20:23,514 And I'm very aware that not getting on that plane 1631 01:20:23,644 --> 01:20:25,733 to Taiwan undermines those goals, but... 1632 01:20:27,257 --> 01:20:28,998 I can't leave the children and Jess, 1633 01:20:29,433 --> 01:20:32,088 - especially during Christmas. - I see. 1634 01:20:32,566 --> 01:20:35,439 And I still think we can make it work with Taiwan and Mr. Lee, 1635 01:20:35,613 --> 01:20:36,919 even if I don't live there. 1636 01:20:37,136 --> 01:20:40,618 And I'm still open to going to Taiwan after the holidays. 1637 01:20:40,923 --> 01:20:41,880 Uh-huh. 1638 01:20:42,272 --> 01:20:45,536 But I understand if you wanna replace me as liaison. 1639 01:20:48,060 --> 01:20:49,932 Max, one of the first things you gotta keep in mind 1640 01:20:50,062 --> 01:20:53,065 when we're negotiating is who has the leverage. 1641 01:20:53,805 --> 01:20:55,111 And right now you do. 1642 01:20:56,329 --> 01:20:57,983 - I do? - You do. 1643 01:20:58,462 --> 01:21:00,899 Mr. Lee asked for you. I'm not gonna get in the way. 1644 01:21:01,160 --> 01:21:03,119 Especially when the reason you want to delay the trip 1645 01:21:03,206 --> 01:21:05,556 is 'cause you wanna be with the kids over Christmas. 1646 01:21:06,557 --> 01:21:08,167 How about next time you just tell me? 1647 01:21:08,428 --> 01:21:09,865 We can work it out. 1648 01:21:10,866 --> 01:21:12,693 So, we'll leave in January? 1649 01:21:12,911 --> 01:21:15,174 - January sounds great. - But not for too long. 1650 01:21:15,783 --> 01:21:17,742 [LAUGHS] 1651 01:21:18,308 --> 01:21:19,831 MAX: And Charles, one more thing. 1652 01:21:20,701 --> 01:21:22,573 I don't think the children should go to Paden. 1653 01:21:23,791 --> 01:21:25,228 They should be here with us. 1654 01:21:25,402 --> 01:21:27,360 It's what's best for them, and I-- [STUTTERS] 1655 01:21:27,839 --> 01:21:29,232 Charles, I think you know that. 1656 01:21:30,450 --> 01:21:31,495 I do. 1657 01:21:31,843 --> 01:21:33,236 Which is why I agreed with Jessica 1658 01:21:33,366 --> 01:21:35,368 that they'll go to Riverside down the street. 1659 01:21:37,675 --> 01:21:40,156 Oh.[ALL LAUGH] 1660 01:21:41,026 --> 01:21:42,941 - It was a good speech, though. - It was. 1661 01:21:43,681 --> 01:21:45,074 So, we're not leaving? 1662 01:21:45,161 --> 01:21:46,902 Nope. The three of you are gonna be staying 1663 01:21:47,032 --> 01:21:48,468 - right here at Darlington. - Yes! 1664 01:21:48,555 --> 01:21:49,730 This is your home. 1665 01:21:50,296 --> 01:21:51,515 [JESSICA CHUCKLES] 1666 01:21:52,733 --> 01:21:53,996 [LAUGHS][LAUGHS] 1667 01:21:54,692 --> 01:21:55,780 I want my own room. 1668 01:21:55,954 --> 01:21:57,869 Oh! [LAUGHS] What about your nightmares? 1669 01:21:58,043 --> 01:22:00,916 - I'm not worried. - I wanna stay in Dad's old room. 1670 01:22:01,090 --> 01:22:02,395 Absolutely. 1671 01:22:02,482 --> 01:22:04,528 Then I'll get a room of my own. [CHUCKLES] 1672 01:22:04,658 --> 01:22:08,532 [CHUCKLES] Shall we come inside and get ready for Christmas? 1673 01:22:08,662 --> 01:22:10,055 - Yeah. - Yeah. 1674 01:22:10,142 --> 01:22:11,665 Great idea. Come on, kids.[CHILDREN LAUGHING] 1675 01:22:14,016 --> 01:22:15,626 I knew you could do it. 1676 01:22:21,937 --> 01:22:24,548 You really are the amazing Jessica. 1677 01:22:25,331 --> 01:22:28,117 - And don't you forget it. - Never. 1678 01:22:30,293 --> 01:22:31,250 ["JINGLE BELLS" PLAYING] 1679 01:22:31,685 --> 01:22:34,471 ♪ Jingle bells jingle bells Jingle all the way ♪ 1680 01:22:34,601 --> 01:22:35,863 [ALL CHEER, APPLAUD] 1681 01:22:35,951 --> 01:22:37,169 EMMA: Finally! 1682 01:22:38,692 --> 01:22:39,650 CHARLES: Hot chocolate! 1683 01:22:39,780 --> 01:22:41,521 Who would like some hot chocolate? 1684 01:22:41,739 --> 01:22:42,609 - J. HENRY: Me! - ABBY: Me! 1685 01:22:42,696 --> 01:22:44,220 - You would? Really?J. - HENRY: Thanks. 1686 01:22:44,350 --> 01:22:45,569 ♪ Jingle all the way ♪ 1687 01:22:45,699 --> 01:22:47,440 All right. Here you go, Max. 1688 01:22:47,527 --> 01:22:51,792 ♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 1689 01:22:51,879 --> 01:22:53,316 I'd like to propose a toast. 1690 01:22:53,446 --> 01:22:55,013 ♪ Dashing through the snow♪ 1691 01:22:55,492 --> 01:22:56,406 To family. 1692 01:22:57,102 --> 01:22:57,973 And Christmas. 1693 01:22:58,669 --> 01:22:59,626 And the Darlingtons. 1694 01:22:59,887 --> 01:23:01,106 - And the Darlingtons! - And the Darlingtons! 1695 01:23:01,237 --> 01:23:02,673 EMMA: And Mrs. Brooks![MRS. BROOKS LAUGHING] 1696 01:23:02,760 --> 01:23:03,848 [ALL CHEERING] 1697 01:23:03,935 --> 01:23:06,024 And everyone here. 1698 01:23:07,199 --> 01:23:08,940 ♪ Making spirits bright 1699 01:23:09,332 --> 01:23:11,856 ♪ What fun it is To ride and sing ♪ 1700 01:23:12,074 --> 01:23:14,424 ♪ A sleighing song tonight ♪