1 00:00:01,697 --> 00:00:05,570 [♪♪] 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 00:00:16,103 --> 00:00:17,365 Mm... 5 00:00:17,408 --> 00:00:19,889 Good morning, Bobo. 6 00:00:19,932 --> 00:00:20,890 M'wah. 7 00:00:20,933 --> 00:00:23,240 Best alarm clock ever. 8 00:00:23,284 --> 00:00:24,285 [gasps] Do you know what today is? 9 00:00:24,328 --> 00:00:25,068 [barks] 10 00:00:25,112 --> 00:00:26,417 That's right, 11 00:00:26,461 --> 00:00:28,245 it's the office Christmas party. 12 00:00:28,289 --> 00:00:30,073 Yeah! Come on. Come on... 13 00:00:31,553 --> 00:00:32,423 Hang the stocking. 14 00:00:34,077 --> 00:00:35,078 Do a snow angel. 15 00:00:37,124 --> 00:00:38,690 Ho! Ho! Ho! 16 00:00:38,734 --> 00:00:40,953 [barks three times] 17 00:00:42,564 --> 00:00:43,869 -Come on. -[barks] 18 00:00:43,913 --> 00:00:46,046 Oh, yes, you're a good girl. M'wah! 19 00:00:51,225 --> 00:00:54,489 [♪♪] 20 00:00:56,447 --> 00:00:57,840 Hey! 21 00:00:57,883 --> 00:00:59,102 Have a Santa hat. 22 00:00:59,146 --> 00:01:00,103 Darcy, 23 00:01:00,147 --> 00:01:01,974 this is too much... 24 00:01:02,018 --> 00:01:04,107 and you baked Christmas cookies? 25 00:01:04,151 --> 00:01:06,457 You realize there's a buffet. 26 00:01:06,501 --> 00:01:07,589 Let her have this. 27 00:01:07,632 --> 00:01:08,807 Headquarters announces 28 00:01:08,851 --> 00:01:09,808 Creative Campaign of the Year today. 29 00:01:09,852 --> 00:01:11,027 She is nervous. 30 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:13,203 Oh, come on, Darcy, you're a shoo-in. 31 00:01:13,247 --> 00:01:15,814 Of course, but she is the first Kansas City publicist 32 00:01:15,858 --> 00:01:17,425 to be nominated. 33 00:01:17,468 --> 00:01:18,469 I'm nervous, and I'm not even the one who's nominated. 34 00:01:18,513 --> 00:01:20,471 I'm not nervous, 35 00:01:20,515 --> 00:01:21,646 and, Gary, you can never have too much Christmas. 36 00:01:21,690 --> 00:01:23,561 Watch and learn. 37 00:01:24,954 --> 00:01:26,956 "Evergreen Bean Casserole" 38 00:01:26,999 --> 00:01:29,611 "Stocking Stuffers." 39 00:01:29,654 --> 00:01:31,874 "Let it Snowballs." 40 00:01:33,093 --> 00:01:35,225 What, we were all emailed the menu. 41 00:01:35,269 --> 00:01:36,357 Okay, I'm nervous. 42 00:01:36,400 --> 00:01:37,836 Distract me. 43 00:01:37,880 --> 00:01:38,881 -Um... -Just... 44 00:01:38,924 --> 00:01:40,839 Oh, Darcy, 45 00:01:40,883 --> 00:01:42,014 do you have the press release for-- 46 00:01:42,058 --> 00:01:43,451 Cingular Technologies is in your inbox. 47 00:01:43,494 --> 00:01:45,235 -Genesis will be there by 4:00. -Amazing. 48 00:01:45,279 --> 00:01:47,411 Now, before we get this party started, 49 00:01:47,455 --> 00:01:49,109 have they announced the award yet? 50 00:01:49,152 --> 00:01:51,111 [cell phone notifications chime] 51 00:01:51,154 --> 00:01:52,416 Right on time. 52 00:01:56,638 --> 00:01:58,248 [♪♪] 53 00:02:01,425 --> 00:02:02,818 Darcy, I'm sorry. 54 00:02:02,861 --> 00:02:03,949 That's okay. 55 00:02:03,993 --> 00:02:05,255 It was a competitive year. 56 00:02:05,299 --> 00:02:07,388 Yeah. 57 00:02:07,431 --> 00:02:09,520 Well, you took a tiny Kansas City medical start-up, 58 00:02:09,564 --> 00:02:11,174 and put them in the national spotlight. 59 00:02:11,218 --> 00:02:13,394 They raised millions more because of you. 60 00:02:13,437 --> 00:02:15,439 You may not have won some fancy award, 61 00:02:15,483 --> 00:02:16,745 but you helped save countless lives. 62 00:02:16,788 --> 00:02:18,312 -Don't forget that. -Thank you. 63 00:02:18,355 --> 00:02:19,487 Really, all of you. 64 00:02:23,273 --> 00:02:24,361 I'll be back in a minute. 65 00:02:28,670 --> 00:02:29,627 [♪♪] 66 00:02:34,241 --> 00:02:35,894 [cell phone chimes] 67 00:02:43,554 --> 00:02:45,077 Are you seeing this? 68 00:02:45,121 --> 00:02:46,383 The Austin Inc. piece? 69 00:02:46,427 --> 00:02:48,037 What's going on? It's blowing up. 70 00:02:48,080 --> 00:02:50,387 It's a wrecker of an article. 71 00:02:50,431 --> 00:02:51,867 They accuse William Austin 72 00:02:51,910 --> 00:02:54,086 of virtually disappearing as CEO. 73 00:02:54,130 --> 00:02:55,697 That there's no vision, no leadership 74 00:02:55,740 --> 00:02:57,786 ever since his father George passed away. 75 00:02:57,829 --> 00:03:00,092 Man, I feel bad for whoever is in charge 76 00:03:00,136 --> 00:03:01,442 of their communications department. 77 00:03:01,485 --> 00:03:03,922 [♪♪] 78 00:03:03,966 --> 00:03:05,620 [woman] I told you to stop reading it. 79 00:03:05,663 --> 00:03:07,143 "One would think growing up the son 80 00:03:07,187 --> 00:03:08,840 of one of the world's most famous tech gurus 81 00:03:08,884 --> 00:03:10,451 would make him a natural industry leader, 82 00:03:10,494 --> 00:03:11,887 but all he seems to have learned to do 83 00:03:11,930 --> 00:03:13,367 is play with his father's toys." 84 00:03:13,410 --> 00:03:14,846 It's getting out of control. 85 00:03:14,890 --> 00:03:17,762 I've got calls from CNN, NBC, Business Insider. 86 00:03:17,806 --> 00:03:19,242 -Tell them we have no comment. -[cell phone rings] 87 00:03:19,286 --> 00:03:22,027 Glen Goodman's office. 88 00:03:22,071 --> 00:03:23,028 We have no comment. 89 00:03:23,072 --> 00:03:25,727 Thank you. Goodbye. 90 00:03:25,770 --> 00:03:27,859 Also, The Economist, Bloomberg, 91 00:03:27,903 --> 00:03:29,383 they all want to hear from the head of communications. 92 00:03:29,426 --> 00:03:30,427 No comment. 93 00:03:30,471 --> 00:03:31,298 It'll blow over. 94 00:03:31,341 --> 00:03:32,777 And Winona. 95 00:03:36,433 --> 00:03:37,608 No comment? 96 00:03:37,652 --> 00:03:39,871 Right. Good luck with that. 97 00:03:41,308 --> 00:03:42,222 Yeah. 98 00:03:43,875 --> 00:03:45,355 [Winona] As CFO, I'm telling you, 99 00:03:45,399 --> 00:03:47,618 it is time to hire an outside PR firm. 100 00:03:47,662 --> 00:03:48,967 [Glen] Absolutely not. 101 00:03:49,011 --> 00:03:50,447 They want a CEO 102 00:03:50,491 --> 00:03:52,580 who will double as a puffed-up celebrity frontman. 103 00:03:52,623 --> 00:03:55,017 That's not an option. 104 00:03:55,060 --> 00:03:56,497 Well then, we tell them it's not an option, 105 00:03:56,540 --> 00:03:57,846 and we see what else they come up with. 106 00:03:57,889 --> 00:04:00,152 We've never needed outside PR before. 107 00:04:00,196 --> 00:04:01,893 The world doesn't know what we're doing. 108 00:04:01,937 --> 00:04:03,243 They can't see the vision. 109 00:04:03,286 --> 00:04:05,332 Customers don't need to see the vision. 110 00:04:05,375 --> 00:04:06,855 They will see the genius in the product. 111 00:04:06,898 --> 00:04:08,900 Investors need to see the vision. 112 00:04:08,944 --> 00:04:10,641 They were already nervous. 113 00:04:10,685 --> 00:04:12,861 This article shook their confidence. 114 00:04:12,904 --> 00:04:14,950 Look, I agree with you. 115 00:04:14,993 --> 00:04:17,909 We don't need a flashy CEO-led strategy, 116 00:04:17,953 --> 00:04:19,563 but what we do need is an outside voice 117 00:04:19,607 --> 00:04:21,826 to shake things up. 118 00:04:21,870 --> 00:04:23,393 Hiding isn't working anymore. 119 00:04:23,437 --> 00:04:24,873 I still don't like it. 120 00:04:24,916 --> 00:04:26,701 You'll retain full veto power over pitches. 121 00:04:28,529 --> 00:04:29,399 Fine. 122 00:04:33,795 --> 00:04:35,666 [♪♪] 123 00:04:40,671 --> 00:04:42,412 [knocks] 124 00:04:42,456 --> 00:04:43,457 How are you doing? 125 00:04:43,500 --> 00:04:45,415 Really? 126 00:04:45,459 --> 00:04:46,721 I just wish I knew 127 00:04:46,764 --> 00:04:47,896 what I could have done differently, you know? 128 00:04:49,376 --> 00:04:51,769 Work in New York or Chicago. 129 00:04:51,813 --> 00:04:53,075 Have a client whose name rhymes with "Carbucks". 130 00:04:53,118 --> 00:04:54,250 [chuckles] 131 00:04:54,294 --> 00:04:55,860 It's late. You've had a long day. 132 00:04:55,904 --> 00:04:57,035 Why don't you go home 133 00:04:57,079 --> 00:04:57,688 and do something that recharges you. 134 00:04:58,776 --> 00:04:59,516 I will. 135 00:05:00,909 --> 00:05:03,477 What is all this? 136 00:05:03,520 --> 00:05:04,956 I'm doing some research. 137 00:05:05,000 --> 00:05:06,958 After that disaster of an article, 138 00:05:07,002 --> 00:05:08,656 Austin, Inc. put out a call for pitches. 139 00:05:08,699 --> 00:05:10,571 I saw. 140 00:05:10,614 --> 00:05:12,747 I wouldn't give that request too much stock. 141 00:05:12,790 --> 00:05:14,923 It is still William Austin's company, 142 00:05:14,966 --> 00:05:17,186 and he's notoriously anti-publicity. 143 00:05:17,229 --> 00:05:18,622 Get some sleep, Darcy. 144 00:05:20,755 --> 00:05:22,017 But... 145 00:05:22,060 --> 00:05:24,019 if someone from this office 146 00:05:24,062 --> 00:05:25,629 were to land AI's business, 147 00:05:25,673 --> 00:05:26,761 I'm sure headquarters 148 00:05:26,804 --> 00:05:27,849 would need them to move to New York 149 00:05:27,892 --> 00:05:29,372 and run the account. 150 00:05:29,416 --> 00:05:31,287 Do we know anyone who might be interested 151 00:05:31,331 --> 00:05:32,636 in something like that? 152 00:05:32,680 --> 00:05:33,768 I don't know. 153 00:05:33,811 --> 00:05:35,596 Well, if you know anyone, 154 00:05:35,639 --> 00:05:38,425 tell them to send me a pitch deck by Monday. 155 00:05:38,468 --> 00:05:39,469 Goodnight, Darcy. 156 00:05:39,513 --> 00:05:40,992 Goodnight. 157 00:05:43,691 --> 00:05:47,085 [♪♪] 158 00:05:49,131 --> 00:05:51,394 And five, four, three... 159 00:05:51,438 --> 00:05:53,309 two... 160 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:54,310 -Hi, Darcy! -Hello! 161 00:05:54,354 --> 00:05:56,007 -How are you? -Hey! 162 00:05:56,051 --> 00:05:57,357 -We've got salad and garlic bread. 163 00:05:57,400 --> 00:05:58,967 Oh, great! 164 00:05:59,010 --> 00:06:00,490 Do you mind if I just pop this in the oven? 165 00:06:00,534 --> 00:06:01,796 Yeah, top rack is fine. Thanks, Clara-- 166 00:06:01,839 --> 00:06:02,753 What's the deal with the lights outside? 167 00:06:02,797 --> 00:06:04,146 You having trouble hanging them? 168 00:06:04,189 --> 00:06:05,930 Oh, hi, Huck. Yeah, no, it's really, it's-- 169 00:06:05,974 --> 00:06:07,802 Don't worry about it. I got it. 170 00:06:07,845 --> 00:06:09,543 Hey, sis, did you know your lights were out? 171 00:06:09,586 --> 00:06:11,588 Oh, yeah, I was just telling Huck 172 00:06:11,632 --> 00:06:12,937 it's not a big deal-- 173 00:06:12,981 --> 00:06:14,112 We brought Christmas cookies. 174 00:06:14,156 --> 00:06:16,419 Oh, thank you. 175 00:06:16,463 --> 00:06:18,073 Oh, honey, sorry we're late. 176 00:06:18,116 --> 00:06:19,814 Oh, no, you're just in time for Christmas cocoa. 177 00:06:19,857 --> 00:06:21,424 This looks like heaven. 178 00:06:21,468 --> 00:06:22,512 Yeah. 179 00:06:22,556 --> 00:06:23,383 Sugar-free for you, Dad. 180 00:06:23,426 --> 00:06:25,776 And paradise lost. 181 00:06:25,820 --> 00:06:28,213 Ah, you can get started, 182 00:06:28,257 --> 00:06:29,301 I'm gonna take these to the wonder twins. 183 00:06:29,345 --> 00:06:30,520 Okay. 184 00:06:36,439 --> 00:06:37,701 You know, normally, 185 00:06:37,745 --> 00:06:40,051 I don't allow strange men on my roof 186 00:06:40,095 --> 00:06:42,227 unless they're accompanied by nine tiny reindeer. 187 00:06:42,271 --> 00:06:44,621 Brothers are not strangers, Darcy. 188 00:06:44,665 --> 00:06:47,842 I said "strange," not "strangers." 189 00:06:47,885 --> 00:06:49,844 Hey, uh, Emma told us about the award. 190 00:06:49,887 --> 00:06:51,323 You doing okay? 191 00:06:51,367 --> 00:06:52,803 Yeah, I'm fine. 192 00:06:52,847 --> 00:06:53,978 You know, it happens. 193 00:06:54,022 --> 00:06:55,197 I'm... I'm fine. 194 00:06:55,240 --> 00:06:56,590 Did she do the thing where she-- 195 00:06:56,633 --> 00:06:57,504 Yeah, she did the eye thing. 196 00:06:57,547 --> 00:07:00,898 What? No, I'm fine. 197 00:07:00,942 --> 00:07:02,465 Who's the cutest dog in the world? 198 00:07:02,509 --> 00:07:04,336 Bobo. 199 00:07:04,380 --> 00:07:05,816 Who broke my Walkman in 1993? 200 00:07:05,860 --> 00:07:07,514 Huck. 201 00:07:07,557 --> 00:07:08,689 How do you feel about losing this award? 202 00:07:08,732 --> 00:07:10,691 I'm fine. 203 00:07:10,734 --> 00:07:11,431 [gasps] 204 00:07:12,823 --> 00:07:13,607 [brothers chuckling] 205 00:07:13,650 --> 00:07:15,347 Listen, sis, 206 00:07:15,391 --> 00:07:17,175 sometimes, the first step 207 00:07:17,219 --> 00:07:18,481 is admitting that you have a problem. 208 00:07:18,525 --> 00:07:19,439 What-- 209 00:07:21,832 --> 00:07:23,878 I just feel so defeated 210 00:07:23,921 --> 00:07:26,358 and small. 211 00:07:26,402 --> 00:07:29,579 It was crazy to think I could compete on that level. 212 00:07:29,623 --> 00:07:31,451 Maybe it's time to finally take a real vacation. 213 00:07:31,494 --> 00:07:33,191 [laughing] 214 00:07:33,235 --> 00:07:34,279 You, my dear, 215 00:07:34,323 --> 00:07:35,933 have a gift. 216 00:07:35,977 --> 00:07:38,545 You're stifled at work, and that's hard, 217 00:07:38,588 --> 00:07:40,068 but when one corner of the world 218 00:07:40,111 --> 00:07:41,156 tries to dim our light, 219 00:07:41,199 --> 00:07:43,898 we don't hide it under a bushel. 220 00:07:43,941 --> 00:07:46,509 We find someplace else to let it shine. 221 00:07:46,553 --> 00:07:48,076 It's Christmas, 222 00:07:48,119 --> 00:07:50,600 and there are so many people in need 223 00:07:50,644 --> 00:07:52,080 who could use your talent. 224 00:07:55,039 --> 00:07:56,867 Yeah, you're right, 225 00:07:56,911 --> 00:07:58,521 I just need to get out of my head. 226 00:07:58,565 --> 00:07:59,696 Maybe I'll find a great charity, 227 00:07:59,740 --> 00:08:01,219 do some pro-bono work. 228 00:08:01,263 --> 00:08:03,134 If you're looking for options, 229 00:08:03,178 --> 00:08:05,920 Zeke and I love the Emerald Educational Trust. 230 00:08:05,963 --> 00:08:07,095 Oh, yeah, yeah, 231 00:08:07,138 --> 00:08:08,183 they donated a bunch of computers 232 00:08:08,226 --> 00:08:09,314 to our school system last year. 233 00:08:09,358 --> 00:08:10,620 They mentor teachers, 234 00:08:10,664 --> 00:08:13,623 connect at-risk schools with resources, 235 00:08:13,667 --> 00:08:14,494 run outreach programs. 236 00:08:14,537 --> 00:08:15,973 They're awesome. 237 00:08:16,017 --> 00:08:17,584 Honestly, after last year's budget cuts, 238 00:08:17,627 --> 00:08:18,410 I don't know what we would have done 239 00:08:18,454 --> 00:08:19,760 without them. 240 00:08:19,803 --> 00:08:21,283 I'll definitely check them out. 241 00:08:21,326 --> 00:08:25,635 Okay, everybody, dinner is ready! 242 00:08:25,679 --> 00:08:28,116 Why am I the only one decorating the tree? 243 00:08:28,159 --> 00:08:28,986 Dinner! 244 00:08:32,250 --> 00:08:33,991 Emerald Education Trust. 245 00:08:43,610 --> 00:08:45,133 [gasps] 246 00:08:45,176 --> 00:08:47,222 Well, well, well, Bobo, 247 00:08:47,265 --> 00:08:49,093 would you look at who it is? 248 00:08:49,137 --> 00:08:51,095 William Austin. 249 00:09:00,931 --> 00:09:01,845 [exhales] 250 00:09:04,718 --> 00:09:06,502 Where are my highlighters? 251 00:09:09,766 --> 00:09:10,854 I got this for you. 252 00:09:10,898 --> 00:09:11,942 Oh, thank you. 253 00:09:11,986 --> 00:09:12,900 I'll just have a sip. 254 00:09:12,943 --> 00:09:14,249 I've got so much adrenaline, 255 00:09:14,292 --> 00:09:16,207 I could pull Santa's sleigh myself right now. 256 00:09:17,992 --> 00:09:19,080 Give me the news. 257 00:09:19,123 --> 00:09:20,603 Headquarters loved your pitch. 258 00:09:20,647 --> 00:09:23,258 Digging up William Austin's charity work, 259 00:09:23,301 --> 00:09:25,086 and leaning into that really humanizes him. 260 00:09:25,129 --> 00:09:26,217 -But-- -I knew they'd get it. 261 00:09:26,261 --> 00:09:27,958 But? 262 00:09:28,002 --> 00:09:29,307 Unfortunately, they loved it so much, 263 00:09:29,351 --> 00:09:30,221 they sent it to AI right away, 264 00:09:30,265 --> 00:09:32,267 and we received a response 265 00:09:32,310 --> 00:09:33,964 from their Vice President of Communications 266 00:09:34,008 --> 00:09:35,183 this morning. 267 00:09:39,666 --> 00:09:40,362 Mm-mm! 268 00:09:43,104 --> 00:09:44,584 No, no, no, no, no! 269 00:09:44,627 --> 00:09:46,411 He's completely misinterpreting my pitch. 270 00:09:46,455 --> 00:09:47,456 I'm sorry, Darcy-- 271 00:09:47,499 --> 00:09:48,631 No. 272 00:09:48,675 --> 00:09:50,851 This is a misunderstanding. 273 00:09:50,894 --> 00:09:52,374 If I could talk to him, 274 00:09:52,417 --> 00:09:54,289 I'm pretty sure I could get him to come around. 275 00:09:54,332 --> 00:09:55,246 Well, you're welcome to try. 276 00:09:56,247 --> 00:09:57,248 I will. 277 00:10:00,469 --> 00:10:01,992 Okay. 278 00:10:02,036 --> 00:10:03,298 Uh... 279 00:10:03,341 --> 00:10:04,560 I'll see you back at the office. 280 00:10:04,604 --> 00:10:05,648 Bye. 281 00:10:07,824 --> 00:10:09,130 Hey, what's going on, Jade? 282 00:10:09,173 --> 00:10:11,219 I've got Darcy Gale from Gumm PR for you. 283 00:10:11,262 --> 00:10:13,351 The Kansas City pitch we passed on? 284 00:10:13,395 --> 00:10:15,049 Just, uh... I don't know, tell her I'm not available. 285 00:10:15,092 --> 00:10:17,660 She's very... persistent. 286 00:10:17,704 --> 00:10:18,530 Please take the call. 287 00:10:18,574 --> 00:10:19,749 Okay, put her through. 288 00:10:19,793 --> 00:10:21,098 Glen Goodman. 289 00:10:21,142 --> 00:10:23,927 Mr. Goodman, Darcy Gale from Gumm PR. 290 00:10:23,971 --> 00:10:25,668 I believe we had a small misunderstanding. 291 00:10:25,712 --> 00:10:27,627 No, there was no misunderstanding. 292 00:10:27,670 --> 00:10:29,454 Mr. Austin felt the exploitation of his charity 293 00:10:29,498 --> 00:10:30,934 was in poor taste. 294 00:10:30,978 --> 00:10:32,414 That's why we passed on your proposal. 295 00:10:32,457 --> 00:10:34,546 No, I would never exploit Emerald. 296 00:10:34,590 --> 00:10:36,026 I think it's a wonderful foundation. 297 00:10:36,070 --> 00:10:38,159 I just thought it showed a crucial difference 298 00:10:38,202 --> 00:10:40,727 between Mr. Austin's vision and his father's. 299 00:10:40,770 --> 00:10:42,467 No, we don't want the public focusing 300 00:10:42,511 --> 00:10:43,512 on their differences. 301 00:10:43,555 --> 00:10:44,687 We want our customers to trust 302 00:10:44,731 --> 00:10:46,210 that the legacy will continue. 303 00:10:46,254 --> 00:10:47,734 But it's not. 304 00:10:47,777 --> 00:10:48,952 Oh, well, if that's how you feel-- 305 00:10:48,996 --> 00:10:51,085 But I don't think it's a bad thing. 306 00:10:51,128 --> 00:10:54,741 Mr. Austin has changed AI's focus fundamentally 307 00:10:54,784 --> 00:10:56,481 to how it can make the world a better place, 308 00:10:56,525 --> 00:10:58,701 and the media wants stories like that, 309 00:10:58,745 --> 00:11:01,486 Well, that's a lovely spin, Ms. Gale, 310 00:11:01,530 --> 00:11:04,185 but investors aren't inspired by human interest pieces. 311 00:11:04,228 --> 00:11:06,143 They care about cold, hard bottom lines. 312 00:11:06,187 --> 00:11:07,841 You're choosing to see the worst in them. 313 00:11:07,884 --> 00:11:09,625 Investors are still people. 314 00:11:09,669 --> 00:11:11,061 And most people are usually out for their own self-interest. 315 00:11:11,105 --> 00:11:12,454 That's business. 316 00:11:12,497 --> 00:11:14,978 That's a pretty cold worldview at Christmas. 317 00:11:15,022 --> 00:11:15,892 Well, isn't that what you're doing? 318 00:11:15,936 --> 00:11:17,024 I mean, this is a lovely story 319 00:11:17,067 --> 00:11:18,982 meant to appeal to our CEO's ego, 320 00:11:19,026 --> 00:11:20,854 with just enough to get you the job of a lifetime, no? 321 00:11:20,897 --> 00:11:23,726 My personal connection to Emerald 322 00:11:23,770 --> 00:11:24,901 is what inspired this pitch, 323 00:11:24,945 --> 00:11:26,555 not the other way around. 324 00:11:26,598 --> 00:11:28,688 What do you mean, personal? 325 00:11:28,731 --> 00:11:30,559 My brother and sister-in-law are teachers 326 00:11:30,602 --> 00:11:31,778 and work with Emerald. 327 00:11:31,821 --> 00:11:34,041 I was looking to do some pro-bono work. 328 00:11:34,084 --> 00:11:35,651 Why? 329 00:11:35,695 --> 00:11:37,566 Because it's Christmas, 330 00:11:37,609 --> 00:11:40,047 and I have a gift for this, 331 00:11:40,090 --> 00:11:41,875 and when you have a gift, 332 00:11:41,918 --> 00:11:43,659 you don't hide it under a bushel, 333 00:11:43,703 --> 00:11:46,270 you shine it wherever it can do the most good. 334 00:11:47,619 --> 00:11:48,882 Okay, come. Make me a believer. 335 00:11:48,925 --> 00:11:50,405 What? 336 00:11:50,448 --> 00:11:51,275 Come work for Emerald in Connecticut 337 00:11:51,319 --> 00:11:52,581 for the next few weeks. 338 00:11:52,624 --> 00:11:54,148 Let's me what you can do with our busiest season, 339 00:11:54,191 --> 00:11:55,758 and then, 340 00:11:55,802 --> 00:11:57,412 if by some Christmas miracle, 341 00:11:57,455 --> 00:11:59,283 you can convince me I was wrong about Gumm PR, 342 00:11:59,327 --> 00:12:00,545 I could probably be persuaded 343 00:12:00,589 --> 00:12:01,503 to get you a meeting with Mr. Austin. 344 00:12:05,899 --> 00:12:07,117 Did the call drop? 345 00:12:07,161 --> 00:12:08,902 Hello? Are you still there? 346 00:12:08,945 --> 00:12:11,643 Oh, sorry, I was pausing to take it all in. 347 00:12:11,687 --> 00:12:13,384 Well, it's a relief to know you have a pause button. 348 00:12:13,428 --> 00:12:16,300 Listen, just let me know in the next 24 hours, 349 00:12:16,344 --> 00:12:17,171 and Ms. Gale? 350 00:12:18,346 --> 00:12:19,216 Merry Christmas. 351 00:12:24,482 --> 00:12:26,789 What if I get this job, and I have to move to New York? 352 00:12:26,833 --> 00:12:28,617 Or what if I fail epically, 353 00:12:28,660 --> 00:12:30,880 and no one ever wants to hire me again? 354 00:12:30,924 --> 00:12:31,925 What if I come back, and-- 355 00:12:31,968 --> 00:12:33,883 These are good people 356 00:12:33,927 --> 00:12:37,104 who work tirelessly at helping students in need, 357 00:12:37,147 --> 00:12:38,801 and you're going there to help share their story. 358 00:12:38,845 --> 00:12:39,802 Focus on that. 359 00:12:39,846 --> 00:12:41,108 One step at a time, 360 00:12:41,151 --> 00:12:42,326 and it will lead you 361 00:12:42,370 --> 00:12:44,415 exactly where you're supposed to be. 362 00:12:44,459 --> 00:12:45,590 Oh, but I'm gonna miss the holidays 363 00:12:45,634 --> 00:12:46,809 with you guys, 364 00:12:46,853 --> 00:12:48,898 and Zeke and Huck, and-- 365 00:12:48,942 --> 00:12:50,900 And we'll all be here when you get back. 366 00:12:50,944 --> 00:12:52,293 But if I get homesick, 367 00:12:52,336 --> 00:12:55,992 you have to promise to send me Bobo updates. 368 00:12:56,036 --> 00:12:58,647 [chuckles] You got it. 369 00:12:58,690 --> 00:12:59,779 You better get going. 370 00:12:59,822 --> 00:13:02,172 Looks like there's a storm coming. 371 00:13:02,216 --> 00:13:03,652 Well, see you in three weeks. 372 00:13:03,695 --> 00:13:05,567 Okay, wish me luck. 373 00:13:05,610 --> 00:13:07,003 You're not gonna need it. 374 00:13:07,047 --> 00:13:08,352 You're gonna blow them all away. 375 00:13:08,396 --> 00:13:10,833 Now, let's get you to the airport. 376 00:13:20,495 --> 00:13:22,279 [♪♪] 377 00:13:22,323 --> 00:13:24,238 [Jade] Her flight was delayed by weather. 378 00:13:24,281 --> 00:13:25,674 Yeah, no worries. 379 00:13:25,717 --> 00:13:27,589 I actually came down to the hotel bar instead. 380 00:13:27,632 --> 00:13:30,244 I'll just, uh, I'll get some work done. 381 00:13:30,287 --> 00:13:33,160 Yeah. Keep me updated. 382 00:13:33,203 --> 00:13:35,597 Wow, this is something, huh? 383 00:13:35,640 --> 00:13:37,860 People talk about Christmas in New England, 384 00:13:37,904 --> 00:13:39,644 and you see it in those TV movies. 385 00:13:39,688 --> 00:13:41,429 I always assumed it was Hollywood magic, 386 00:13:41,472 --> 00:13:44,171 but this really lives up to the hype. 387 00:13:44,214 --> 00:13:45,433 What brings you in? 388 00:13:45,476 --> 00:13:46,738 Business. 389 00:13:46,782 --> 00:13:48,218 And you? 390 00:13:48,262 --> 00:13:49,219 Same. 391 00:13:49,263 --> 00:13:50,394 Good. 392 00:13:50,438 --> 00:13:52,309 I wasn't trying to eavesdrop, 393 00:13:52,353 --> 00:13:53,789 but I was worried you got stood up. 394 00:13:56,487 --> 00:14:00,230 Not that you look like someone who gets stood up often, 395 00:14:00,274 --> 00:14:01,579 or ever, really. 396 00:14:01,623 --> 00:14:03,843 By friends, I mean... 397 00:14:03,886 --> 00:14:06,454 I... 398 00:14:06,497 --> 00:14:07,194 Seems like you could use a drink. 399 00:14:07,237 --> 00:14:08,238 Yeah, uh... 400 00:14:08,282 --> 00:14:10,588 Pinot, please? 401 00:14:10,632 --> 00:14:11,894 Sorry, I'm a little bit nervous. 402 00:14:11,938 --> 00:14:12,982 Big meeting. 403 00:14:13,026 --> 00:14:14,462 I came here a little early 404 00:14:14,505 --> 00:14:15,898 to have a drink and calm my nerves. 405 00:14:15,942 --> 00:14:17,987 The guy I'm meeting is a tough nut to crack. 406 00:14:18,031 --> 00:14:19,293 He's gruff, 407 00:14:19,336 --> 00:14:20,816 maybe even a little curmudgeonly. 408 00:14:20,860 --> 00:14:22,818 [winces] Curmudgeonly? 409 00:14:22,862 --> 00:14:24,385 Should I scan the lobby 410 00:14:24,428 --> 00:14:26,822 for guys wearing top hats saying, "humbug"? 411 00:14:26,866 --> 00:14:29,085 [laughs] Maybe. 412 00:14:29,129 --> 00:14:31,871 Honestly, I don't even know what the guy looks like. 413 00:14:31,914 --> 00:14:32,654 Thank you. 414 00:14:32,697 --> 00:14:34,308 Really? 415 00:14:34,351 --> 00:14:36,658 Oh, yeah, it's a whole thing with this company. 416 00:14:38,051 --> 00:14:39,269 [cell phone rings] 417 00:14:39,313 --> 00:14:40,140 Uh, excuse me. 418 00:14:40,183 --> 00:14:41,489 Mm-hmm. 419 00:14:42,577 --> 00:14:43,578 Hey, how's it going? 420 00:14:43,621 --> 00:14:44,709 She never got on the flight. 421 00:14:46,320 --> 00:14:48,148 You don't say. 422 00:14:49,801 --> 00:14:52,326 Well, I'm sure she'll turn up. 423 00:14:52,369 --> 00:14:53,370 [beeps phone off] 424 00:14:55,807 --> 00:14:56,765 Where are you in from? 425 00:14:56,808 --> 00:14:58,419 Kansas City. 426 00:14:58,462 --> 00:14:59,768 Oh, wonderful town. 427 00:14:59,811 --> 00:15:00,725 Mm-hmm. 428 00:15:00,769 --> 00:15:02,640 Tell me something, 429 00:15:02,684 --> 00:15:05,295 how does somebody make a curmudgeonly first impression? 430 00:15:05,339 --> 00:15:06,644 This, uh... What's his name? 431 00:15:06,688 --> 00:15:07,950 Glen. 432 00:15:07,994 --> 00:15:10,387 Glen... [scoffs] 433 00:15:10,431 --> 00:15:13,303 Did he snarl on the phone? 434 00:15:13,347 --> 00:15:15,871 Did he threaten to shut down the Building and Loan? 435 00:15:15,915 --> 00:15:18,091 Does he end his text messages with a period? 436 00:15:18,134 --> 00:15:19,309 'Cause that is very passive aggressive. 437 00:15:19,353 --> 00:15:20,920 [giggles] No. 438 00:15:20,963 --> 00:15:24,184 Although he is curt, that's for sure. 439 00:15:24,227 --> 00:15:25,663 It's... 440 00:15:25,707 --> 00:15:27,187 He's a "no" guy. 441 00:15:27,230 --> 00:15:28,101 A "no" guy? 442 00:15:28,144 --> 00:15:29,276 Yes. 443 00:15:29,319 --> 00:15:30,886 I understand playing it safe, 444 00:15:30,930 --> 00:15:32,192 but this guy's instinct 445 00:15:32,235 --> 00:15:33,367 is just say "no" right out of the gate. 446 00:15:35,499 --> 00:15:36,936 I can be a "no" guy. 447 00:15:38,502 --> 00:15:41,114 Oh, you are no "no" guy. 448 00:15:41,157 --> 00:15:43,072 -No? -No. 449 00:15:43,116 --> 00:15:45,988 A "no" guy doesn't engage in a charming conversation 450 00:15:46,032 --> 00:15:47,511 with a stranger at the bar. 451 00:15:47,555 --> 00:15:49,992 Oh, let's not breeze past that. 452 00:15:50,036 --> 00:15:51,428 You think I'm charming? 453 00:15:51,472 --> 00:15:54,605 Honestly, I wish my client were more like you. 454 00:15:54,649 --> 00:15:56,433 -I would-- -[cell phone rings] 455 00:15:56,477 --> 00:15:57,086 -Excuse me, I have to get this. -Mm-hmm. 456 00:15:59,045 --> 00:16:00,046 Hi. 457 00:16:01,612 --> 00:16:04,354 Oh, I sent you the updated itinerary. 458 00:16:04,398 --> 00:16:05,312 -Sorry. Yeah. 459 00:16:05,355 --> 00:16:06,661 [keystrokes tapping] 460 00:16:06,704 --> 00:16:08,358 Oh, no, it didn't send! 461 00:16:08,402 --> 00:16:09,969 I'm so sorry, 462 00:16:10,012 --> 00:16:12,145 I got to the airport early and took an earlier flight. 463 00:16:12,188 --> 00:16:13,276 I'm already at the hotel. 464 00:16:13,320 --> 00:16:15,539 Oh, that's so nice of you, 465 00:16:15,583 --> 00:16:16,976 and Mr. Goodman, 466 00:16:17,019 --> 00:16:19,587 will he be meeting me at the restaurant or... 467 00:16:19,630 --> 00:16:22,111 [♪♪] 468 00:16:24,244 --> 00:16:26,289 You don't say. 469 00:16:27,334 --> 00:16:30,554 Okay, thank you. 470 00:16:30,598 --> 00:16:31,381 [beeps phone off] 471 00:16:31,425 --> 00:16:32,992 Glen Goodman. 472 00:16:33,035 --> 00:16:34,776 VP of Communications, Austin, Inc. 473 00:16:34,819 --> 00:16:36,125 Local curmudgeon. 474 00:16:41,087 --> 00:16:42,218 Yeah. 475 00:16:42,262 --> 00:16:44,046 Whoa, hang on, where are you going? 476 00:16:44,090 --> 00:16:45,613 I don't know, 477 00:16:45,656 --> 00:16:47,049 to dye my hair? 478 00:16:47,093 --> 00:16:49,138 Slip out the back window, 479 00:16:49,182 --> 00:16:51,836 re-introduce myself as Carmen San Tropez 480 00:16:51,880 --> 00:16:53,099 because, apparently, we're playing a game 481 00:16:53,142 --> 00:16:54,361 where we pretend to be other people. 482 00:16:54,404 --> 00:16:55,840 In my defense, I never lied. 483 00:16:55,884 --> 00:16:58,365 No, you just let me do circus-worthy contortions 484 00:16:58,408 --> 00:16:59,583 of foot-in-mouth syndrome 485 00:16:59,627 --> 00:17:00,497 before you said anything. 486 00:17:00,541 --> 00:17:02,499 I love the circus. 487 00:17:02,543 --> 00:17:03,979 Very entertaining. 488 00:17:04,023 --> 00:17:05,546 We curmudgeons, we enjoy so little. 489 00:17:05,589 --> 00:17:07,200 Also... 490 00:17:07,243 --> 00:17:08,679 do I really sound that old on the phone? 491 00:17:08,723 --> 00:17:10,159 Be honest. 492 00:17:10,203 --> 00:17:11,856 Why didn't you just introduce yourself? 493 00:17:13,771 --> 00:17:15,034 How often do you get to hear 494 00:17:15,077 --> 00:17:17,079 someone's unfiltered first impression of you? 495 00:17:17,123 --> 00:17:18,167 You'd have done the same thing. 496 00:17:18,211 --> 00:17:19,995 In my line of work, 497 00:17:20,039 --> 00:17:22,693 we earn an unfiltered opinion through trust. 498 00:17:24,608 --> 00:17:25,740 Fair enough. 499 00:17:25,783 --> 00:17:27,524 Start again. 500 00:17:27,568 --> 00:17:28,743 Do you want to grab some dinner? 501 00:17:28,786 --> 00:17:30,397 No. 502 00:17:30,440 --> 00:17:31,702 Oh, now who's a "no" guy? 503 00:17:31,746 --> 00:17:34,270 Come on, AI's treat. 504 00:17:34,314 --> 00:17:35,619 We should probably go over the schedule 505 00:17:35,663 --> 00:17:36,664 for the next few weeks. 506 00:17:36,707 --> 00:17:37,360 [quietly] That's not the way. 507 00:17:42,626 --> 00:17:44,454 Okay, I don't know where I'm going. 508 00:17:45,803 --> 00:17:47,066 [sighs] 509 00:17:52,593 --> 00:17:53,681 [♪♪] 510 00:17:54,943 --> 00:17:55,944 Do you know what you want? 511 00:17:55,987 --> 00:17:57,163 Yes. 512 00:17:57,206 --> 00:17:58,381 Reciprocity. 513 00:17:58,425 --> 00:17:59,643 Mm, suit yourself, 514 00:17:59,687 --> 00:18:00,688 but the chicken is excellent. 515 00:18:00,731 --> 00:18:02,690 You said we should start fresh, 516 00:18:02,733 --> 00:18:04,257 so tell me something about you. 517 00:18:04,300 --> 00:18:05,606 Where'd you grow up? 518 00:18:05,649 --> 00:18:07,086 I don't see how that's relevant. 519 00:18:07,129 --> 00:18:09,653 The work I do is about building relationships. 520 00:18:09,697 --> 00:18:11,177 You already know a lot about me, 521 00:18:11,220 --> 00:18:12,830 where I grew up, that I have siblings, 522 00:18:12,874 --> 00:18:14,745 my aspirations-- 523 00:18:14,789 --> 00:18:16,486 All completely unsolicited, by the way. 524 00:18:16,530 --> 00:18:17,574 The caprese salad is excellent. 525 00:18:17,618 --> 00:18:19,533 So you're a caprese fan? 526 00:18:19,576 --> 00:18:20,969 I like this restaurant's caprese. 527 00:18:21,012 --> 00:18:22,623 Have you ever been to Italy? 528 00:18:22,666 --> 00:18:23,624 There's this quaint little-- 529 00:18:23,667 --> 00:18:24,277 [waitress] Good evening. 530 00:18:24,320 --> 00:18:25,843 Hi. 531 00:18:25,887 --> 00:18:26,670 I'll start with the caprese, please. 532 00:18:28,194 --> 00:18:29,282 I'll start with the bruschetta. 533 00:18:29,325 --> 00:18:30,587 -Thank you. -Thank you. 534 00:18:32,763 --> 00:18:34,374 Now, as you know, 535 00:18:34,417 --> 00:18:36,550 Emerald has three Christmas events to promote. 536 00:18:36,593 --> 00:18:38,856 A partnership with the Troutman Christmas Tree Farm, 537 00:18:38,900 --> 00:18:39,944 a children's Christmas pageant, 538 00:18:39,988 --> 00:18:41,990 and our annual donor gala. 539 00:18:42,033 --> 00:18:43,165 I've been looking into 540 00:18:43,209 --> 00:18:44,601 the Christmas-tree-farm partnership, 541 00:18:44,645 --> 00:18:45,689 and I think there's a lot of room for expansion-- 542 00:18:45,733 --> 00:18:46,864 No, no, no, no. 543 00:18:46,908 --> 00:18:48,605 No, everything is set. 544 00:18:48,649 --> 00:18:51,130 Your job is simply to generate media attention. 545 00:18:51,173 --> 00:18:53,044 My job is to find the story in the event 546 00:18:53,088 --> 00:18:54,568 worth sharing. 547 00:18:54,611 --> 00:18:58,093 If you really want to capture the magic of Emerald, 548 00:18:58,137 --> 00:19:00,443 sorry, but your events need an upgrade. 549 00:19:00,487 --> 00:19:02,184 You need more spectacle, more heart, 550 00:19:02,228 --> 00:19:02,837 and definitely more Christmas. 551 00:19:02,880 --> 00:19:04,186 More-- 552 00:19:04,230 --> 00:19:06,101 It's a Christmas-tree farm. 553 00:19:06,145 --> 00:19:07,668 I would think on the spectrum of Christmas, 554 00:19:07,711 --> 00:19:08,625 that's pretty high up-- 555 00:19:08,669 --> 00:19:09,626 Thank you. 556 00:19:09,670 --> 00:19:11,976 A Christmas tree-- 557 00:19:12,020 --> 00:19:13,935 I don't think it really gets much more Christmasy 558 00:19:13,978 --> 00:19:15,328 than a Christmas tree-- 559 00:19:15,371 --> 00:19:16,677 What are you doing? 560 00:19:16,720 --> 00:19:18,635 You like caprese, right? 561 00:19:20,071 --> 00:19:20,985 [laughs] 562 00:19:24,989 --> 00:19:27,166 I just didn't expect to be stonewalled like this. 563 00:19:27,209 --> 00:19:29,168 Well, you're just used to charming everyone immediately, 564 00:19:29,211 --> 00:19:30,081 that's all. 565 00:19:30,125 --> 00:19:32,171 Oh, that's not... 566 00:19:32,214 --> 00:19:33,824 Well, okay, there's some truth to that. 567 00:19:33,868 --> 00:19:35,826 He's a bigshot VP. 568 00:19:35,870 --> 00:19:37,219 He's not gonna be around every day, right? 569 00:19:37,263 --> 00:19:38,742 Oh, for sure not. 570 00:19:38,786 --> 00:19:40,179 You're right. 571 00:19:40,222 --> 00:19:42,442 Today, it's just about me and my new colleagues. 572 00:19:42,485 --> 00:19:43,921 A whole horizon of yes. 573 00:19:43,965 --> 00:19:45,314 That's our girl. 574 00:19:45,358 --> 00:19:47,098 I miss you guys already. 575 00:19:47,142 --> 00:19:48,752 How's Bobo? 576 00:19:48,796 --> 00:19:50,319 You're not giving her treats 577 00:19:50,363 --> 00:19:52,060 first thing in the morning, are you, Dad? 578 00:19:52,103 --> 00:19:53,322 No... 579 00:19:53,366 --> 00:19:55,106 Yes, 580 00:19:55,150 --> 00:19:57,544 -but just one. -Dad... 581 00:19:57,587 --> 00:19:58,675 We love you, Darcy. 582 00:19:58,719 --> 00:20:00,416 Now, you go in there 583 00:20:00,460 --> 00:20:01,591 and you show them what you're made of. 584 00:20:01,635 --> 00:20:03,158 I love you, too. 585 00:20:03,202 --> 00:20:04,246 [beeps phone off] 586 00:20:04,290 --> 00:20:05,856 [sighs] 587 00:20:05,900 --> 00:20:07,336 [♪♪] 588 00:20:13,212 --> 00:20:14,691 Wow, 589 00:20:14,735 --> 00:20:16,084 you're a bad laugh 590 00:20:16,127 --> 00:20:17,564 and a hairless cat away 591 00:20:17,607 --> 00:20:19,435 from being an action-movie villain. 592 00:20:19,479 --> 00:20:20,958 What are you doing here? 593 00:20:21,002 --> 00:20:22,133 Oh, I'm just here to make sure 594 00:20:22,177 --> 00:20:23,483 everything runs as smoothly as possible. 595 00:20:23,526 --> 00:20:25,180 Hmm. 596 00:20:25,224 --> 00:20:28,575 Suspicious AI can spare their VP of Communications. 597 00:20:28,618 --> 00:20:29,880 Although you guys don't do that much communicating. 598 00:20:29,924 --> 00:20:31,926 Mm. 599 00:20:31,969 --> 00:20:34,798 Well, it is very important to Mr. Austin. 600 00:20:34,842 --> 00:20:37,323 Feels more like you're babysitting. 601 00:20:37,366 --> 00:20:38,846 Well, this pays better, 602 00:20:38,889 --> 00:20:40,369 but you don't get to watch nearly as much TV. 603 00:20:40,413 --> 00:20:42,241 Ooh, coffee. Thank you. 604 00:20:46,984 --> 00:20:48,421 Okay... 605 00:20:48,464 --> 00:20:50,292 "Hi, I'm Darcy Gale! 606 00:20:50,336 --> 00:20:52,120 I'm so excited to be here!" 607 00:20:52,163 --> 00:20:53,295 No. 608 00:20:53,339 --> 00:20:55,166 "Hi, Darcy Gale, Gumm PR. 609 00:20:55,210 --> 00:20:57,256 Good to meet you." 610 00:20:57,299 --> 00:20:58,561 [woman's voice] The second one conveys power, 611 00:20:58,605 --> 00:21:00,259 but it's a little cold and formal. 612 00:21:00,302 --> 00:21:02,173 Yeah, that's what I was thinking-- 613 00:21:02,217 --> 00:21:04,001 -Wait, what? -But then again, 614 00:21:04,045 --> 00:21:05,786 it's best to start professional and trust a rapport will come. 615 00:21:05,829 --> 00:21:06,743 Or you could try a bit of both. 616 00:21:08,397 --> 00:21:09,616 Hi. 617 00:21:09,659 --> 00:21:10,704 I'm Darcy Gale from Gumm PR. 618 00:21:10,747 --> 00:21:11,922 That was great. 619 00:21:11,966 --> 00:21:12,836 Jackie Crowe. 620 00:21:12,880 --> 00:21:14,795 Oh, Head of Development? 621 00:21:14,838 --> 00:21:16,753 It's a pleasure to meet you. 622 00:21:16,797 --> 00:21:19,016 Is that how people greet each other 623 00:21:19,060 --> 00:21:20,148 in Kansas City? 624 00:21:20,191 --> 00:21:22,803 No, I just brought them as gifts. 625 00:21:22,846 --> 00:21:23,934 Oh. 626 00:21:23,978 --> 00:21:25,936 Well, it should be. 627 00:21:25,980 --> 00:21:27,198 Wouldn't that be great if everywhere you went, 628 00:21:27,242 --> 00:21:28,461 people said hello with coffees? 629 00:21:28,504 --> 00:21:30,245 I'd never stop trying to make new friends! 630 00:21:30,289 --> 00:21:31,290 Anyhoo. 631 00:21:32,639 --> 00:21:34,249 Follow me. 632 00:21:34,293 --> 00:21:35,337 No, put 'em up. 633 00:21:35,381 --> 00:21:36,643 There. 634 00:21:36,686 --> 00:21:38,601 Perfect. 635 00:21:38,645 --> 00:21:40,211 Honestly, my back is too stiff for this. 636 00:21:40,255 --> 00:21:41,561 Next year, you're hanging them. 637 00:21:41,604 --> 00:21:43,040 [whispering] You know I'm scared of heights! 638 00:21:43,084 --> 00:21:44,477 Hello, everyone! 639 00:21:44,520 --> 00:21:46,000 I'm Darcy Gale from Gumm PR. 640 00:21:46,043 --> 00:21:47,306 Pleased to meet you. 641 00:21:48,872 --> 00:21:51,048 Hey, there you are. 642 00:21:51,092 --> 00:21:53,050 I don't know who this is. 643 00:21:53,094 --> 00:21:54,704 Oh, uh, Glen Goodman, 644 00:21:54,748 --> 00:21:56,924 VP of Communications at Austin, Inc. 645 00:21:56,967 --> 00:21:58,055 Oh! 646 00:21:58,099 --> 00:21:59,230 Jackie Crowe, Development. 647 00:21:59,274 --> 00:22:01,232 Dr. Bridget Tinsley, Policy Director. 648 00:22:01,276 --> 00:22:04,105 We are so glad to have someone from corporate here. 649 00:22:04,148 --> 00:22:06,150 Riley Lyons, Arts Outreach Director. 650 00:22:06,194 --> 00:22:07,282 Great to meet you. 651 00:22:07,326 --> 00:22:08,109 Wait, you've never met them before? 652 00:22:10,372 --> 00:22:12,374 You know, we are so very, very proud 653 00:22:12,418 --> 00:22:13,332 of the work you guys have done, 654 00:22:13,375 --> 00:22:14,594 and we're very excited 655 00:22:14,637 --> 00:22:15,812 because Darcy here has stepped up 656 00:22:15,856 --> 00:22:17,336 and offered to help us get the word out. 657 00:22:17,379 --> 00:22:19,250 Uh, all due respect, 658 00:22:19,294 --> 00:22:20,469 isn't it a little late 659 00:22:20,513 --> 00:22:22,558 to bring someone new into the mix? 660 00:22:22,602 --> 00:22:24,473 Oh, rest assured, I have done my research, 661 00:22:24,517 --> 00:22:26,910 and I am ready to hit the ground running. 662 00:22:26,954 --> 00:22:29,565 In fact, Good Morning Greenwich wants to do a spot 663 00:22:29,609 --> 00:22:30,697 for the kids' Christmas pageant, 664 00:22:30,740 --> 00:22:32,438 and Riley, as Arts Director, 665 00:22:32,481 --> 00:22:33,830 I thought you would be the perfect fit 666 00:22:33,874 --> 00:22:34,744 for the interview. 667 00:22:34,788 --> 00:22:37,138 Me? On TV? No, no, no, no... 668 00:22:37,181 --> 00:22:38,008 I don't... I don't think I could. 669 00:22:38,052 --> 00:22:39,053 Oh, don't worry. 670 00:22:39,096 --> 00:22:40,533 We'll work together, 671 00:22:40,576 --> 00:22:42,665 and I'll make sure you feel totally comfortable. 672 00:22:42,709 --> 00:22:44,275 Media training is a big part of what I do. 673 00:22:44,319 --> 00:22:46,060 I also have a reporter 674 00:22:46,103 --> 00:22:48,323 that would love to interview some of Emerald's students, 675 00:22:48,367 --> 00:22:50,804 to talk about how the foundation has helped them. 676 00:22:50,847 --> 00:22:52,240 Dr. Tinsley, with your connections-- 677 00:22:52,283 --> 00:22:53,937 Apologies, Ms. Gale, 678 00:22:53,981 --> 00:22:56,418 we are very protective of our students, 679 00:22:56,462 --> 00:22:57,680 and we have a hard policy 680 00:22:57,724 --> 00:22:59,552 against using them in media campaigns. 681 00:22:59,595 --> 00:23:01,162 Using them? I... No, I-- 682 00:23:01,205 --> 00:23:02,642 They would be sharing their hardships, 683 00:23:02,685 --> 00:23:04,078 surrendering their story. 684 00:23:04,121 --> 00:23:05,949 This is tricky territory. 685 00:23:05,993 --> 00:23:07,124 Yeah, agreed. 686 00:23:07,168 --> 00:23:08,169 Once you share your story publicly, 687 00:23:08,212 --> 00:23:09,257 it's not yours anymore. 688 00:23:09,300 --> 00:23:10,650 It belongs to the audience. 689 00:23:10,693 --> 00:23:11,955 These are kids. 690 00:23:11,999 --> 00:23:13,740 I don't mean to be a naysayer. 691 00:23:13,783 --> 00:23:16,307 We just, we love these kids. 692 00:23:16,351 --> 00:23:17,874 We're pretty protective of them. 693 00:23:17,918 --> 00:23:19,876 Oh, I think that's very admirable. 694 00:23:21,574 --> 00:23:23,619 Yeah, don't worry. 695 00:23:23,663 --> 00:23:25,229 There are plenty more ideas where those came from. 696 00:23:27,014 --> 00:23:30,321 Jackie, perhaps we could start with the partnership 697 00:23:30,365 --> 00:23:32,367 with the Troutman Christmas-tree farm? 698 00:23:32,411 --> 00:23:33,237 Sure. What did you have in mind? 699 00:23:34,891 --> 00:23:37,067 Actually, would you mind taking a walk outside with me 700 00:23:37,111 --> 00:23:38,068 to brainstorm? 701 00:23:38,112 --> 00:23:40,114 I find I get my best ideas 702 00:23:40,157 --> 00:23:41,768 with a little fresh air. 703 00:23:41,811 --> 00:23:43,465 Great, we'll leave you to it. 704 00:23:43,509 --> 00:23:45,075 Actually, while we have someone from corporate, 705 00:23:45,119 --> 00:23:47,904 we would love to ask you some questions. 706 00:23:51,125 --> 00:23:53,867 Oh, you could give them the treats I brought. 707 00:23:56,696 --> 00:23:57,784 See you later. 708 00:23:57,827 --> 00:23:58,872 Bye. 709 00:24:01,918 --> 00:24:03,833 You are a lot more graceful than me. 710 00:24:03,877 --> 00:24:05,139 I don't know how you did that. 711 00:24:05,182 --> 00:24:06,445 I was just being professional, 712 00:24:06,488 --> 00:24:07,924 but inside, 713 00:24:07,968 --> 00:24:09,491 immediately, there was a small voice in my head, 714 00:24:09,535 --> 00:24:10,884 saying, "I told you, Darcy. 715 00:24:10,927 --> 00:24:12,755 You were foolish to think you could do this." 716 00:24:12,799 --> 00:24:14,104 I know that voice. 717 00:24:14,148 --> 00:24:15,497 And that's all it is. 718 00:24:15,541 --> 00:24:16,890 A voice. 719 00:24:16,933 --> 00:24:19,414 It's only as real as you let it be. 720 00:24:19,458 --> 00:24:22,330 So, let's talk about the Christmas-tree partnership. 721 00:24:22,373 --> 00:24:24,506 What's there to say? 722 00:24:24,550 --> 00:24:25,638 10% of the sales at Troutman Christmas-tree farm 723 00:24:25,681 --> 00:24:26,508 are donated to the charity, 724 00:24:26,552 --> 00:24:27,640 and that's that. 725 00:24:27,683 --> 00:24:28,858 You don't sound very enthused. 726 00:24:28,902 --> 00:24:31,339 Well, I feel like we could do better, 727 00:24:31,382 --> 00:24:33,210 but we always do the same thing every year, 728 00:24:33,254 --> 00:24:34,168 and whenever I pitch new ideas-- 729 00:24:34,211 --> 00:24:36,475 They say no. 730 00:24:36,518 --> 00:24:38,738 So, you figure out how to break through. 731 00:24:38,781 --> 00:24:41,697 This event just needs more of a media hook. 732 00:24:41,741 --> 00:24:43,438 I know there's a maze of traditions to navigate-- 733 00:24:43,482 --> 00:24:45,396 A maze! 734 00:24:45,440 --> 00:24:47,181 What if we had a Christmas maze? 735 00:24:47,224 --> 00:24:49,052 Yes! 736 00:24:49,096 --> 00:24:52,882 We could make it part of a whole family-friendly experience. 737 00:24:52,926 --> 00:24:54,580 -We could do s'mores-- -Ooh, we could get a Santa! 738 00:24:54,623 --> 00:24:55,885 I love it. 739 00:24:55,929 --> 00:24:57,539 Now we just have to figure out 740 00:24:57,583 --> 00:25:00,716 how to make the story special to Emerald at Christmas. 741 00:25:00,760 --> 00:25:02,675 Darcy, 742 00:25:02,718 --> 00:25:04,198 may I speak with you? 743 00:25:04,241 --> 00:25:05,721 Jackie, would you give us a minute? 744 00:25:09,899 --> 00:25:12,293 I want to apologize. 745 00:25:12,336 --> 00:25:13,555 I should have had your back in there, 746 00:25:13,599 --> 00:25:14,600 even if I didn't agree with you. 747 00:25:15,688 --> 00:25:16,950 I appreciate that, 748 00:25:16,993 --> 00:25:18,386 but why does it seem like 749 00:25:18,429 --> 00:25:20,301 no one from AI has been at the foundation? 750 00:25:22,999 --> 00:25:25,872 Mr. Austin has full confidence the charity is running-- 751 00:25:25,915 --> 00:25:27,047 Ooh! 752 00:25:27,090 --> 00:25:28,439 We could ask people 753 00:25:28,483 --> 00:25:30,485 to donate school supplies for teachers. 754 00:25:30,529 --> 00:25:31,747 Families could put them into cute, little Santa bags 755 00:25:31,791 --> 00:25:32,705 at the event. 756 00:25:32,748 --> 00:25:34,271 Yes, we could call it 757 00:25:34,315 --> 00:25:36,752 "Santa's Secret Classroom Helpers." 758 00:25:36,796 --> 00:25:39,015 We could use this as a model all over the country. 759 00:25:39,059 --> 00:25:40,016 First, we should talk to-- 760 00:25:40,060 --> 00:25:41,670 I'll get that set up. 761 00:25:43,542 --> 00:25:46,327 -Wait, what are you doing? -Pivoting. 762 00:25:46,370 --> 00:25:47,720 Did you grow up around horses, Glen? 763 00:25:47,763 --> 00:25:49,199 Can't say that I did. 764 00:25:49,243 --> 00:25:50,331 Well, we have a saying in Kansas City. 765 00:25:51,854 --> 00:25:52,768 What do you do when you get thrown off a horse? 766 00:25:54,944 --> 00:25:56,032 People say that everywhere. 767 00:25:57,468 --> 00:25:58,774 You coming or what? 768 00:26:08,654 --> 00:26:10,656 There you go. 769 00:26:10,699 --> 00:26:12,483 Enjoy, guys. 770 00:26:12,527 --> 00:26:14,311 Mr. Troutman? 771 00:26:14,355 --> 00:26:15,791 Please, call me Bryan. 772 00:26:15,835 --> 00:26:17,880 Bryan, good to see you again. 773 00:26:17,924 --> 00:26:19,969 This is Darcy Gale and Glen Goodman. 774 00:26:20,013 --> 00:26:21,623 -Hi. -Your farm is lovely. 775 00:26:21,667 --> 00:26:22,624 Oh, thank you. 776 00:26:22,668 --> 00:26:23,582 We're very proud of it. 777 00:26:23,625 --> 00:26:24,757 How can I help you? 778 00:26:24,800 --> 00:26:26,367 We are so appreciative 779 00:26:26,410 --> 00:26:27,803 that you've agreed to donate 10% of sales to Emerald 780 00:26:27,847 --> 00:26:29,152 on December 10th. 781 00:26:29,196 --> 00:26:30,632 Of course. It's a great tradition. 782 00:26:31,851 --> 00:26:32,982 Can you feel it? 783 00:26:33,026 --> 00:26:34,288 It's coming from the Midwest. 784 00:26:34,331 --> 00:26:35,245 There is a "but" coming. 785 00:26:35,289 --> 00:26:36,464 Uh-oh. 786 00:26:36,507 --> 00:26:38,292 Jackie and I had some ideas 787 00:26:38,335 --> 00:26:39,859 to expand the partnership 788 00:26:39,902 --> 00:26:41,991 into a bigger family-friendly event. 789 00:26:42,035 --> 00:26:44,515 Oh, jeepers, I... I don't know. 790 00:26:44,559 --> 00:26:45,995 We're spread pretty thin here. 791 00:26:46,039 --> 00:26:48,563 Oh, well, you wouldn't pay for a thing. 792 00:26:48,607 --> 00:26:51,348 Well, except for overtime for employees, if required, 793 00:26:51,392 --> 00:26:52,349 and some permits might-- 794 00:26:52,393 --> 00:26:55,091 You would pay for very few things. 795 00:26:55,135 --> 00:26:58,617 Jackie was thinking a maze, s'mores stations, Santa... 796 00:26:58,660 --> 00:27:00,836 Look, that all sounds fun, 797 00:27:00,880 --> 00:27:02,316 but that's not the kind of enterprise 798 00:27:02,359 --> 00:27:04,666 my grandfather established. 799 00:27:04,710 --> 00:27:06,712 The other guys down the road, 800 00:27:06,755 --> 00:27:08,670 they have all kinds of flashy gimmicks. 801 00:27:08,714 --> 00:27:10,454 We respect your commitment to your family's vision. 802 00:27:10,498 --> 00:27:11,368 Darcy, a word? 803 00:27:13,370 --> 00:27:15,938 A maze? S'mores stations? 804 00:27:15,982 --> 00:27:18,245 We can't empty the coffers for one event. 805 00:27:18,288 --> 00:27:19,550 We've still got the Christmas pageant 806 00:27:19,594 --> 00:27:20,856 and the donor gala to promote. 807 00:27:20,900 --> 00:27:22,423 And Jackie knows that. 808 00:27:22,466 --> 00:27:23,990 Her whole job is to create partnerships 809 00:27:24,033 --> 00:27:25,208 without eating into the budget. 810 00:27:25,252 --> 00:27:26,557 She's got this. 811 00:27:26,601 --> 00:27:27,515 [whimpers doubtfully] Hmm... 812 00:27:27,558 --> 00:27:29,778 Jackie, you've got this. 813 00:27:32,912 --> 00:27:35,654 Bryan, did you know that your competitors 814 00:27:35,697 --> 00:27:37,351 are outselling you by 11%? 815 00:27:37,394 --> 00:27:38,961 11%? 816 00:27:39,005 --> 00:27:39,788 If you want to boost your sales, 817 00:27:39,832 --> 00:27:40,876 you need more marketing. 818 00:27:40,920 --> 00:27:41,964 This would be free promotion, 819 00:27:42,008 --> 00:27:44,619 and Darcy has a whole media plan. 820 00:27:44,663 --> 00:27:47,709 We could set up potential partnerships, or... 821 00:27:47,753 --> 00:27:49,798 Or those might be bad ideas. 822 00:27:49,842 --> 00:27:51,191 Sorry. 823 00:27:51,234 --> 00:27:52,758 Whatever you want, we'll do. 824 00:27:52,801 --> 00:27:54,237 Bryan, we know it's a lot 825 00:27:54,281 --> 00:27:57,980 to trust us with your family's farm, 826 00:27:58,024 --> 00:27:59,329 but you can give these teachers and students 827 00:27:59,373 --> 00:28:01,201 something no one else can give them-- 828 00:28:01,244 --> 00:28:04,726 a real touch of Christmas magic. 829 00:28:04,770 --> 00:28:07,555 Like... Santa collecting donations here. 830 00:28:07,598 --> 00:28:09,949 A hot-cocoa stand, and a s'mores station. 831 00:28:09,992 --> 00:28:11,733 Families making memories, 832 00:28:11,777 --> 00:28:13,561 and making a difference. 833 00:28:13,604 --> 00:28:14,649 And this would become the model for Emerald 834 00:28:14,693 --> 00:28:15,955 nationwide, 835 00:28:15,998 --> 00:28:17,608 and your family would have started it. 836 00:28:17,652 --> 00:28:18,914 We trust you. 837 00:28:18,958 --> 00:28:19,698 Do you trust us? 838 00:28:24,659 --> 00:28:25,355 I do. 839 00:28:26,617 --> 00:28:27,880 You won't regret it. 840 00:28:27,923 --> 00:28:28,750 Now, let's look at that budget. 841 00:28:28,794 --> 00:28:30,883 Okay. 842 00:28:30,926 --> 00:28:32,623 [sighs] 843 00:28:34,625 --> 00:28:38,281 I feel an apology coming from the northeast? 844 00:28:38,325 --> 00:28:39,587 It's a lot to promise. 845 00:28:39,630 --> 00:28:41,763 I just hope you can deliver. 846 00:28:41,807 --> 00:28:42,938 Oh, I can deliver, 847 00:28:42,982 --> 00:28:44,026 I'm like the Santa of-- 848 00:28:44,070 --> 00:28:46,159 [cell phone rings] 849 00:28:46,202 --> 00:28:47,726 Oh, come on, I had a whole comeback. 850 00:28:47,769 --> 00:28:48,727 Excuse me. 851 00:28:51,207 --> 00:28:52,513 Winona. 852 00:28:54,167 --> 00:28:56,299 I'm gonna have to reschedule. 853 00:28:56,343 --> 00:28:58,562 I know, I just, uh... 854 00:28:59,868 --> 00:29:03,350 I gotta see how this plays out. 855 00:29:03,393 --> 00:29:05,395 I'll have Jade move some things around. 856 00:29:06,483 --> 00:29:08,007 Yeah. 857 00:29:08,050 --> 00:29:09,791 [beeps phone off] 858 00:29:09,835 --> 00:29:11,445 Bridget... May I call you Bridget? 859 00:29:11,488 --> 00:29:13,273 I would prefer Dr. Tinsley. 860 00:29:13,316 --> 00:29:14,404 Absolutely. 861 00:29:14,448 --> 00:29:15,231 You've earned that. 862 00:29:16,972 --> 00:29:19,148 These Santa bags would be directly meeting teacher needs. 863 00:29:19,192 --> 00:29:22,369 Notebooks, glue sticks, pencils, 864 00:29:22,412 --> 00:29:23,892 that usually come out of their pockets, 865 00:29:23,936 --> 00:29:26,808 but with a Christmas angle and a family-friendly event. 866 00:29:26,852 --> 00:29:28,592 It's, um... It's cute. 867 00:29:28,636 --> 00:29:29,855 Great! 868 00:29:29,898 --> 00:29:30,681 [whimpers doubtfully] Hmm... 869 00:29:33,510 --> 00:29:34,773 What's the matter with cute? 870 00:29:36,426 --> 00:29:39,473 Cute initiatives capitalize on Christmas 871 00:29:39,516 --> 00:29:41,475 to check the "spread the goodwill and cheer" box. 872 00:29:41,518 --> 00:29:43,259 Now, I am concerned 873 00:29:43,303 --> 00:29:45,305 that givers would feel good temporarily, 874 00:29:45,348 --> 00:29:48,395 but there is so much more work to be done. 875 00:29:48,438 --> 00:29:50,440 Sure, but we should encourage giving, 876 00:29:50,484 --> 00:29:51,790 no matter how small, don't you think? 877 00:29:53,400 --> 00:29:56,055 I think that supplies are needed, 878 00:29:56,098 --> 00:29:58,057 but that's not going to stop teacher burnout 879 00:29:58,100 --> 00:30:00,886 in rural and inner-city schools, 880 00:30:00,929 --> 00:30:02,409 and it's not going to hold together 881 00:30:02,452 --> 00:30:03,584 after-school tutoring programs that keep getting cut. 882 00:30:04,977 --> 00:30:06,282 Wow, tell us how you really feel. 883 00:30:07,762 --> 00:30:08,937 Okay. 884 00:30:08,981 --> 00:30:10,939 I think that your boss 885 00:30:10,983 --> 00:30:12,549 is so out of touch with his own charity, 886 00:30:12,593 --> 00:30:14,203 that he keeps throwing a bunch of computers 887 00:30:14,247 --> 00:30:16,771 at low-income students 888 00:30:16,815 --> 00:30:18,251 who don't even have access to stable Internet. 889 00:30:22,908 --> 00:30:24,518 Look, I'm sorry. 890 00:30:24,561 --> 00:30:26,781 That was a little too humbug. 891 00:30:26,825 --> 00:30:29,958 We are fighting for big changes, 892 00:30:30,002 --> 00:30:32,395 and in my experience, most people stop at cute. 893 00:30:32,439 --> 00:30:36,443 This work we do, it's massive. 894 00:30:36,486 --> 00:30:39,663 It is relentless, and exhausting. 895 00:30:41,927 --> 00:30:44,190 Look, if you believe in this, 896 00:30:44,233 --> 00:30:45,452 and in her, 897 00:30:45,495 --> 00:30:47,236 I believe in you, 898 00:30:47,280 --> 00:30:49,238 but I'm going to keep a very close eye on the budget. 899 00:30:50,849 --> 00:30:51,850 Thank you. 900 00:30:57,986 --> 00:30:59,683 Jack-Frost levels of cold in here. 901 00:30:59,727 --> 00:31:01,729 I feel horrible. 902 00:31:01,772 --> 00:31:03,165 What are you talking about? 903 00:31:03,209 --> 00:31:04,427 That was a huge win. 904 00:31:04,471 --> 00:31:06,429 But she didn't like the idea. 905 00:31:06,473 --> 00:31:08,779 Jackie, she said yes. 906 00:31:08,823 --> 00:31:10,303 She said a lot of other things, 907 00:31:10,346 --> 00:31:12,609 but the important thing is she did say yes. 908 00:31:12,653 --> 00:31:15,525 You are a miracle worker. 909 00:31:15,569 --> 00:31:17,701 I'm officially a believer. 910 00:31:17,745 --> 00:31:21,662 You say you work with on-camera stage fright? 911 00:31:21,705 --> 00:31:24,752 Riley, a couple of training sessions with me, 912 00:31:24,795 --> 00:31:25,622 and you'll be ready to host your own talk show. 913 00:31:25,666 --> 00:31:27,450 Deal. 914 00:31:27,494 --> 00:31:28,887 Let's keep the ideas flowing. 915 00:31:28,930 --> 00:31:30,366 What else can we do? 916 00:31:30,410 --> 00:31:32,934 Oh, something Bridget said did spark another idea... 917 00:31:32,978 --> 00:31:34,893 Oh, no. 918 00:31:41,203 --> 00:31:42,596 Do you remember that part outside 919 00:31:42,639 --> 00:31:43,684 where I said goodbye, 920 00:31:43,727 --> 00:31:44,859 because I was already running late 921 00:31:44,903 --> 00:31:46,121 for this business lunch as it is? 922 00:31:46,165 --> 00:31:47,340 Yes, but you haven't said "yes" yet, 923 00:31:47,383 --> 00:31:48,776 and if you say yes now, 924 00:31:48,819 --> 00:31:49,559 we could have the press release done for you 925 00:31:49,603 --> 00:31:50,778 by the end of your lunch. 926 00:31:50,821 --> 00:31:52,345 -No. -No? 927 00:31:52,388 --> 00:31:53,781 The foundation is your client, not AI. 928 00:31:53,824 --> 00:31:55,565 But a story about AI 929 00:31:55,609 --> 00:31:57,828 boosting Internet access across the nation 930 00:31:57,872 --> 00:32:00,614 would give you and your foundation 931 00:32:00,657 --> 00:32:01,745 much-needed positive press-- 932 00:32:01,789 --> 00:32:02,790 Which, given our current situation, 933 00:32:02,833 --> 00:32:03,922 feels a little desperate. 934 00:32:03,965 --> 00:32:05,575 You do know 935 00:32:05,619 --> 00:32:07,055 that if you don't take control of the narrative, 936 00:32:07,099 --> 00:32:09,623 someone else will. 937 00:32:09,666 --> 00:32:10,667 Glen, I was starting to worry. 938 00:32:10,711 --> 00:32:11,581 Fiyero PR is waiting. 939 00:32:11,625 --> 00:32:13,366 Fiyero PR? 940 00:32:15,020 --> 00:32:16,891 That's Gumm's biggest competitor. 941 00:32:16,935 --> 00:32:20,068 Darcy, this is our CFO, Winona West. 942 00:32:20,112 --> 00:32:21,591 Winona, this is... 943 00:32:21,635 --> 00:32:23,985 The famous Darcy Gale from Kansas City. 944 00:32:24,029 --> 00:32:27,554 I'm so sorry we had to pass on Gumm PR's pitch, 945 00:32:27,597 --> 00:32:29,730 but thank you for your gracious offer 946 00:32:29,773 --> 00:32:30,992 to help the foundation. 947 00:32:31,036 --> 00:32:32,559 Now, if you'll excuse us, please. 948 00:32:32,602 --> 00:32:34,082 Of course. 949 00:32:34,126 --> 00:32:35,910 Lovely meeting you. 950 00:32:42,830 --> 00:32:44,353 She's very pretty, 951 00:32:44,397 --> 00:32:48,009 and charismatic, wouldn't you agree? 952 00:32:48,053 --> 00:32:49,054 I don't know what you mean. 953 00:32:50,272 --> 00:32:51,752 [chuckles] 954 00:32:51,795 --> 00:32:52,927 Shall we? 955 00:32:56,539 --> 00:32:59,020 So, pop-up Christmas events nationwide like this 956 00:32:59,064 --> 00:33:00,065 are the goal, 957 00:33:00,108 --> 00:33:01,980 assuming all goes well. 958 00:33:02,023 --> 00:33:04,373 [reporter] This all looks great. 959 00:33:04,417 --> 00:33:06,027 Yeah, it is great, 960 00:33:06,071 --> 00:33:08,116 but, frankly, it's not enough. 961 00:33:08,160 --> 00:33:09,813 As Dr. Tinsley was saying, 962 00:33:09,857 --> 00:33:11,554 we are really grateful for the donations, 963 00:33:11,598 --> 00:33:12,816 but it's just a drop in the ocean 964 00:33:12,860 --> 00:33:14,122 compared to what's needed. 965 00:33:14,166 --> 00:33:16,124 Yes. 966 00:33:16,168 --> 00:33:18,257 Our most recent analysis 967 00:33:18,300 --> 00:33:21,782 shows that material shortages are the least of our problems. 968 00:33:21,825 --> 00:33:24,002 You know what would be a great Christmas angle? 969 00:33:24,045 --> 00:33:26,308 Dr. Tinsley is delivering Christmas bags 970 00:33:26,352 --> 00:33:28,093 to some of the local schools this week. 971 00:33:28,136 --> 00:33:29,616 You should go together. 972 00:33:29,659 --> 00:33:31,009 Interview some of the teachers. 973 00:33:31,052 --> 00:33:32,445 She'll give you the inside scoop. 974 00:33:32,488 --> 00:33:33,794 That's the second story 975 00:33:33,837 --> 00:33:34,925 you've cracked for me today, Darcy. 976 00:33:34,969 --> 00:33:36,057 You're the best. 977 00:33:36,101 --> 00:33:37,276 Dr. Tinsley, I'll be in touch. 978 00:33:37,319 --> 00:33:38,973 Thanks. 979 00:33:41,454 --> 00:33:43,021 Alumni network database. 980 00:33:43,064 --> 00:33:45,936 We Kansas folk have to stick together. 981 00:33:45,980 --> 00:33:48,678 I cannot believe that you did that for me. 982 00:33:48,722 --> 00:33:50,202 Thank you. 983 00:33:50,245 --> 00:33:52,508 Well, the other day, you had me thinking 984 00:33:52,552 --> 00:33:53,640 about the end of "A Christmas Carol," 985 00:33:53,683 --> 00:33:56,860 when Scrooge learns to really engage. 986 00:33:56,904 --> 00:33:59,341 Christmas changed his heart year-round. 987 00:33:59,385 --> 00:34:01,996 You certainly made me see the big picture. 988 00:34:02,040 --> 00:34:03,476 So I know if anyone can get people to care, 989 00:34:03,519 --> 00:34:05,347 it's you. 990 00:34:05,391 --> 00:34:07,219 Thank you. 991 00:34:07,262 --> 00:34:11,223 Look, I know that I came across as cold and hard, and I-- 992 00:34:11,266 --> 00:34:13,616 You've had a lot of uphill battles. 993 00:34:13,660 --> 00:34:15,357 Do not apologize 994 00:34:15,401 --> 00:34:17,707 for fighting for the things you love. 995 00:34:17,751 --> 00:34:19,187 Thank you. 996 00:34:19,231 --> 00:34:20,449 I'll see you later. 997 00:34:28,718 --> 00:34:29,980 [Riley] Our Arts Outreach Program 998 00:34:30,024 --> 00:34:31,939 instills much-needed confidence-- 999 00:34:31,982 --> 00:34:33,114 [groans] 1000 00:34:33,158 --> 00:34:34,420 It helps some people 1001 00:34:34,463 --> 00:34:35,551 to picture the audience in their underwear. 1002 00:34:36,639 --> 00:34:39,207 Okay, not everyone. 1003 00:34:39,251 --> 00:34:40,252 Uh, sometimes I like to practice 1004 00:34:40,295 --> 00:34:41,949 while doing something relaxing, 1005 00:34:41,992 --> 00:34:43,994 like cooking, or dancing, or-- 1006 00:34:44,038 --> 00:34:45,126 Dancing! 1007 00:34:45,170 --> 00:34:46,258 Dancing relaxes me. 1008 00:34:46,301 --> 00:34:47,868 Great! 1009 00:34:47,911 --> 00:34:49,348 Then try that again with a little movement. 1010 00:34:50,697 --> 00:34:52,438 Okay. 1011 00:34:52,481 --> 00:34:55,180 Our Arts Outreach Program 1012 00:34:55,223 --> 00:34:57,617 instills much-needed confidence. 1013 00:34:57,660 --> 00:34:59,793 Like James Johnson, 1014 00:34:59,836 --> 00:35:02,839 who spent hours mastering his dance moves, 1015 00:35:02,883 --> 00:35:05,407 proving to himself that he can focus. 1016 00:35:06,713 --> 00:35:08,541 Great! 1017 00:35:08,584 --> 00:35:10,020 Keep practicing just like that! 1018 00:35:10,064 --> 00:35:11,239 Thanks so much, Darcy. 1019 00:35:14,460 --> 00:35:15,678 Hey. 1020 00:35:15,722 --> 00:35:17,419 Where have you been, stranger? 1021 00:35:17,463 --> 00:35:19,465 Just putting out some fires at the office. 1022 00:35:19,508 --> 00:35:21,075 I wanted to make sure 1023 00:35:21,119 --> 00:35:22,946 you hadn't given away the farm in my absence. 1024 00:35:22,990 --> 00:35:24,296 Oh, and here I thought 1025 00:35:24,339 --> 00:35:27,342 you were starting to trust me. 1026 00:35:27,386 --> 00:35:28,691 Surely, you could delegate this. 1027 00:35:28,735 --> 00:35:30,867 Well, maybe Fiyero PR 1028 00:35:30,911 --> 00:35:31,999 doesn't like to get their hands dirty, 1029 00:35:32,042 --> 00:35:34,175 but that is not my style. 1030 00:35:34,219 --> 00:35:35,263 Besides, decorating? 1031 00:35:35,307 --> 00:35:38,048 That's the reward. 1032 00:35:38,092 --> 00:35:41,182 I see someone wasn't on garland duty 1033 00:35:41,226 --> 00:35:43,532 as a kid, huh? 1034 00:35:43,576 --> 00:35:45,012 More of a carry-the-tree guy? 1035 00:35:45,055 --> 00:35:46,448 More of a... 1036 00:35:46,492 --> 00:35:47,841 "came home from school 1037 00:35:47,884 --> 00:35:49,059 and the house was magically transformed" guy. 1038 00:35:49,103 --> 00:35:51,845 Aw, decorating's the best part of Christmas 1039 00:35:51,888 --> 00:35:52,933 growing up. 1040 00:35:52,976 --> 00:35:55,196 Taking out the ornaments, 1041 00:35:55,240 --> 00:35:57,198 hearing my parents share the same stories. 1042 00:35:57,242 --> 00:35:59,505 Zeke and Huck arm-wrestling 1043 00:35:59,548 --> 00:36:01,724 over who would place the angel. 1044 00:36:01,768 --> 00:36:03,509 Sounds like fun, 1045 00:36:03,552 --> 00:36:05,380 but that would require siblings. 1046 00:36:06,816 --> 00:36:09,297 Ah, only child. 1047 00:36:09,341 --> 00:36:10,559 Yeah, makes sense. 1048 00:36:11,821 --> 00:36:13,562 Why does that make sense? 1049 00:36:13,606 --> 00:36:16,652 You don't seem like you had to negotiate 1050 00:36:16,696 --> 00:36:19,264 hostage french-fry situations in the back of a minivan. 1051 00:36:19,307 --> 00:36:20,395 Oh, yeah. 1052 00:36:20,439 --> 00:36:21,570 Now, is that something 1053 00:36:21,614 --> 00:36:22,223 you would list under special skills 1054 00:36:22,267 --> 00:36:23,224 on a resume, or... 1055 00:36:23,268 --> 00:36:26,880 So, what were your traditions? 1056 00:36:26,923 --> 00:36:29,274 We weren't very traditional. 1057 00:36:29,317 --> 00:36:30,579 Oh, come on, 1058 00:36:30,623 --> 00:36:31,667 there had to be something you loved, 1059 00:36:31,711 --> 00:36:32,668 or want to pass on. 1060 00:36:36,194 --> 00:36:37,325 Books on Christmas Eve. 1061 00:36:37,369 --> 00:36:39,240 I got to open one present. 1062 00:36:39,284 --> 00:36:40,676 It had to be a book. 1063 00:36:40,720 --> 00:36:44,463 My mom would make gingersnaps and cocoa, and... 1064 00:36:44,506 --> 00:36:46,639 Yeah, we'd just stay up reading in the living room. 1065 00:36:46,682 --> 00:36:48,858 -Sounds amazing. -Yeah. 1066 00:36:48,902 --> 00:36:51,644 Gingersnaps were a must, but they had to be Mom's. 1067 00:36:51,687 --> 00:36:54,342 Oh, my mom made the best snickerdoodles. 1068 00:36:54,386 --> 00:36:55,865 They were so good. 1069 00:36:55,909 --> 00:36:58,172 She would decorate them with our initials 1070 00:36:58,216 --> 00:37:01,001 so my brothers and I wouldn't fight over the extras. 1071 00:37:02,350 --> 00:37:04,570 She passed away when I was in college. 1072 00:37:04,613 --> 00:37:06,398 Um, I'm sorry, I didn't-- 1073 00:37:06,441 --> 00:37:08,400 No. Oh, no, it's... 1074 00:37:08,443 --> 00:37:10,837 I mean, it was really hard, 1075 00:37:10,880 --> 00:37:12,839 especially being the only girl, 1076 00:37:12,882 --> 00:37:15,537 but then my dad met Emma, 1077 00:37:15,581 --> 00:37:17,060 and she's done such a wonderful job 1078 00:37:17,104 --> 00:37:18,584 keeping my mom's traditions alive, 1079 00:37:18,627 --> 00:37:21,543 and helping us make new ones. 1080 00:37:21,587 --> 00:37:23,806 We've rebuilt a tight-knit family 1081 00:37:23,850 --> 00:37:27,070 because we don't take one second together for granted. 1082 00:37:28,333 --> 00:37:29,464 [footsteps approaching] 1083 00:37:29,508 --> 00:37:31,074 -We have a problem. -No Santa. 1084 00:37:31,118 --> 00:37:32,424 What do you mean no Santa? 1085 00:37:32,467 --> 00:37:33,425 He canceled. 1086 00:37:33,468 --> 00:37:34,861 We have to have Santa. 1087 00:37:34,904 --> 00:37:37,385 [♪♪] 1088 00:37:40,432 --> 00:37:41,433 Feelin' okay? 1089 00:37:41,476 --> 00:37:42,477 You look different. 1090 00:37:42,521 --> 00:37:43,609 Bad different? 1091 00:37:43,652 --> 00:37:45,045 You're all flushed. 1092 00:37:45,088 --> 00:37:47,134 I'm fine. 1093 00:37:47,177 --> 00:37:49,005 I might need you to move some things around. 1094 00:37:49,049 --> 00:37:50,572 Again? 1095 00:37:50,616 --> 00:37:52,182 I already consolidated everything to tomorrow. 1096 00:37:52,226 --> 00:37:53,183 If you could just free things up 1097 00:37:53,227 --> 00:37:55,316 the tiniest little bit. 1098 00:37:55,360 --> 00:37:56,535 Why don't we go over some messages, hmm? 1099 00:37:56,578 --> 00:37:57,623 Winona, 1100 00:37:57,666 --> 00:37:58,493 Vince, 1101 00:37:58,537 --> 00:37:59,886 Winona, John, 1102 00:37:59,929 --> 00:38:01,975 Winona, Winona, Winona. 1103 00:38:02,018 --> 00:38:03,193 Please call her back, 1104 00:38:03,237 --> 00:38:04,630 or she'll sic her flying monkeys on me. 1105 00:38:04,673 --> 00:38:06,327 Her assistants are relentless. 1106 00:38:06,371 --> 00:38:07,850 I'll handle Winona. 1107 00:38:07,894 --> 00:38:10,723 In the meantime, I need a favor. 1108 00:38:10,766 --> 00:38:11,898 I need you to get ahold of Santa. 1109 00:38:13,073 --> 00:38:14,466 Sure. 1110 00:38:14,509 --> 00:38:15,423 I've also got the President on line one. 1111 00:38:17,120 --> 00:38:18,296 I believe in you. 1112 00:38:21,647 --> 00:38:23,257 [♪♪] 1113 00:38:23,301 --> 00:38:24,345 [Darcy] Thank you all so much, 1114 00:38:24,389 --> 00:38:25,564 from the bottom of our hearts, 1115 00:38:25,607 --> 00:38:27,087 for being here tonight, 1116 00:38:27,130 --> 00:38:28,654 and agreeing to be interviewed. 1117 00:38:28,697 --> 00:38:30,177 [Dr. Tinsley] Now please, enjoy the evening, 1118 00:38:30,220 --> 00:38:31,309 Teachers and students, 1119 00:38:31,352 --> 00:38:32,962 do not forget your ticket vouchers. 1120 00:38:33,006 --> 00:38:34,355 All right, everybody, 1121 00:38:34,399 --> 00:38:36,270 who's ready to kick off 1122 00:38:36,314 --> 00:38:38,925 the first Troutman Tree Farm Christmas maze! 1123 00:38:38,968 --> 00:38:40,056 [cheering and applause] 1124 00:38:40,100 --> 00:38:41,101 -Yeah! -Whoo! 1125 00:38:44,626 --> 00:38:47,237 You know, I have been so entrenched in policy work, 1126 00:38:47,281 --> 00:38:49,718 I'd forgotten how good it feels to make a teacher's day. 1127 00:38:49,762 --> 00:38:51,329 Merry Christmas, Dr. Tinsley. 1128 00:38:51,372 --> 00:38:53,418 Please, call me Bridget. 1129 00:38:53,461 --> 00:38:54,723 Merry Christmas, Darcy. 1130 00:38:59,249 --> 00:39:00,294 You coming, curmudgeon? 1131 00:39:02,165 --> 00:39:03,515 Just might help you find a little Christmas spirit 1132 00:39:03,558 --> 00:39:04,516 in there. 1133 00:39:04,559 --> 00:39:05,778 Yeah? 1134 00:39:05,821 --> 00:39:07,127 You think? 1135 00:39:07,170 --> 00:39:09,434 Hmm... well, anything's possible. 1136 00:39:09,477 --> 00:39:11,261 Hmm, all right. 1137 00:39:14,830 --> 00:39:16,179 [♪♪] 1138 00:39:31,586 --> 00:39:32,848 You're lost. 1139 00:39:32,892 --> 00:39:35,198 No, I'm... 1140 00:39:35,242 --> 00:39:37,853 I'm a certified Kansas-corn-maze master. 1141 00:39:37,897 --> 00:39:40,029 You could even say a maize-maze master. 1142 00:39:40,073 --> 00:39:42,467 Get it? Corn... Maize... 1143 00:39:42,510 --> 00:39:43,990 You always ramble like this when you're nervous? 1144 00:39:44,033 --> 00:39:45,252 I'm not rambling, I'm-- 1145 00:39:45,295 --> 00:39:46,166 Lost. 1146 00:39:46,209 --> 00:39:47,341 No! 1147 00:39:47,385 --> 00:39:48,690 -It's this way. -No. 1148 00:39:48,734 --> 00:39:50,779 There you go with the "noes" again. 1149 00:39:50,823 --> 00:39:52,607 You literally just came from that way. 1150 00:39:52,651 --> 00:39:55,044 Do you think they're gonna send someone for us eventually? 1151 00:39:55,088 --> 00:39:56,394 Eventually. 1152 00:39:56,437 --> 00:39:57,351 I mean, there are wild animals out here. 1153 00:39:57,395 --> 00:39:58,744 Lions and tigers? 1154 00:39:58,787 --> 00:40:00,180 No... 1155 00:40:00,223 --> 00:40:01,399 definitely bears. 1156 00:40:01,442 --> 00:40:03,357 [♪♪] 1157 00:40:03,401 --> 00:40:04,880 Oh, my. 1158 00:40:08,057 --> 00:40:10,059 See, I was right! 1159 00:40:10,103 --> 00:40:11,757 Because you asked that kid for directions. 1160 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:13,628 [laughs] 1161 00:40:13,672 --> 00:40:15,456 You have got to see this. 1162 00:40:15,500 --> 00:40:16,457 Come with me. 1163 00:40:16,501 --> 00:40:17,980 Come on, come on. 1164 00:40:22,637 --> 00:40:24,422 How did Santa get here? 1165 00:40:24,465 --> 00:40:27,599 Oh, you know, Dasher and Dancer, and... 1166 00:40:27,642 --> 00:40:28,382 Where are you going? 1167 00:40:28,426 --> 00:40:29,731 It's Santa! 1168 00:40:31,254 --> 00:40:32,691 I don't get it. 1169 00:40:32,734 --> 00:40:34,562 Jackie said she couldn't get Santa. 1170 00:40:36,521 --> 00:40:37,913 You did this. 1171 00:40:39,654 --> 00:40:41,613 I called in a favor. 1172 00:40:41,656 --> 00:40:44,093 Rudolph's a huge fan of our cloud services. 1173 00:40:44,137 --> 00:40:45,094 Thank you. 1174 00:40:45,138 --> 00:40:46,835 Thank Santa. 1175 00:40:54,974 --> 00:40:55,975 Would you excuse me for a minute? 1176 00:40:56,018 --> 00:40:57,106 Yeah. 1177 00:41:00,022 --> 00:41:02,111 [cell phone chimes] 1178 00:41:02,155 --> 00:41:03,896 Oh, Darcy! 1179 00:41:03,939 --> 00:41:05,767 We're almost finished decorating the Christmas tree. 1180 00:41:05,811 --> 00:41:06,594 Hi, Darcy! 1181 00:41:06,638 --> 00:41:07,813 What do you think? 1182 00:41:07,856 --> 00:41:10,903 Oh, it's amazing, as usual. 1183 00:41:10,946 --> 00:41:11,947 I love it. 1184 00:41:11,991 --> 00:41:13,253 How's it going there? 1185 00:41:13,296 --> 00:41:15,647 It's going really well. 1186 00:41:15,690 --> 00:41:17,953 Henry, Darcy says it's going really well. 1187 00:41:17,997 --> 00:41:19,389 -That's our girl. -Hey, hey, sis. 1188 00:41:19,433 --> 00:41:21,130 Hey... 1189 00:41:21,174 --> 00:41:23,132 What's up, superstar? How's your big event? 1190 00:41:24,438 --> 00:41:26,266 I'm happy with how it's going. 1191 00:41:26,309 --> 00:41:27,789 Hmm, no, she did the eye thing. 1192 00:41:27,833 --> 00:41:29,617 No, it's just... 1193 00:41:29,661 --> 00:41:31,793 a pang of jealousy 1194 00:41:31,837 --> 00:41:33,795 that I'm not there decorating the tree 1195 00:41:33,839 --> 00:41:35,318 and eating snickerdoodles with you guys. 1196 00:41:35,362 --> 00:41:36,711 I just miss you is all. 1197 00:41:36,755 --> 00:41:38,670 We miss you, too. 1198 00:41:38,713 --> 00:41:40,628 Go see if Clara and Maggie need some help. 1199 00:41:40,672 --> 00:41:41,629 [Zeke] You want her all to yourself, do you? 1200 00:41:43,413 --> 00:41:45,198 Oh, Emma... 1201 00:41:45,241 --> 00:41:46,155 Oh! Who is that behind you? 1202 00:41:47,679 --> 00:41:48,593 [whispering] That's him. 1203 00:41:48,636 --> 00:41:50,595 Oh! 1204 00:41:50,638 --> 00:41:51,857 That's Glen? 1205 00:41:51,900 --> 00:41:54,424 Hey, Darcy? 1206 00:41:54,468 --> 00:41:55,469 Oh, you didn't say he was so handsome. 1207 00:41:55,513 --> 00:41:57,036 Shh! 1208 00:41:57,079 --> 00:41:57,906 Emma, I have to go. 1209 00:41:57,950 --> 00:41:58,951 I love you guys! 1210 00:42:03,564 --> 00:42:06,001 So I booked a morning-show interview 1211 00:42:06,045 --> 00:42:08,090 for the Christmas pageant, 1212 00:42:08,134 --> 00:42:09,875 still need an angle for the donor's gala, 1213 00:42:09,918 --> 00:42:11,354 but I was thinking-- 1214 00:42:11,398 --> 00:42:14,662 Whoa, whoa, no work talk in front of Santa. 1215 00:42:15,924 --> 00:42:17,447 Today's been great. 1216 00:42:17,491 --> 00:42:19,711 You don't have anything to prove right now. 1217 00:42:19,754 --> 00:42:21,408 What? 1218 00:42:21,451 --> 00:42:23,976 You said it's been great. 1219 00:42:24,019 --> 00:42:26,108 Well, yeah, because of Santa. 1220 00:42:26,152 --> 00:42:28,589 Oh, of course. 1221 00:42:28,633 --> 00:42:31,940 I do have one question... 1222 00:42:31,984 --> 00:42:33,594 have you been good this year? 1223 00:42:34,987 --> 00:42:36,858 Oh, I have been very, very good. 1224 00:42:36,902 --> 00:42:38,077 Very good? 1225 00:42:38,120 --> 00:42:39,121 Well, let's go see Santa then. 1226 00:42:43,691 --> 00:42:44,736 All right, if you get some spare time, 1227 00:42:44,779 --> 00:42:46,476 go over your words, 1228 00:42:46,520 --> 00:42:47,913 and don't forget the choreo next rehearsal, all right? 1229 00:42:47,956 --> 00:42:49,262 We'll see you later. 1230 00:42:49,305 --> 00:42:50,524 Bye. 1231 00:42:50,568 --> 00:42:53,396 Perfect timing! 1232 00:42:53,440 --> 00:42:55,703 Rehearsal just ended, 1233 00:42:55,747 --> 00:42:57,226 and the last of our munchkins were just picked up. 1234 00:42:57,270 --> 00:42:58,576 Oh, excellent. 1235 00:42:58,619 --> 00:43:00,229 So, Riley, 1236 00:43:00,273 --> 00:43:02,275 "Good Morning, Greenwich" is in t-minus three day away. 1237 00:43:02,318 --> 00:43:03,755 How are you feeling? 1238 00:43:03,798 --> 00:43:04,756 Do you want to run through your anecdotes again? 1239 00:43:04,799 --> 00:43:05,670 Yes, please. 1240 00:43:05,713 --> 00:43:07,193 Okay... 1241 00:43:07,236 --> 00:43:09,848 "Our program instills much-needed confidence. 1242 00:43:09,891 --> 00:43:12,067 "Uh, like last year's runner-up for most detentions, 1243 00:43:12,111 --> 00:43:13,852 James Johnson, 1244 00:43:13,895 --> 00:43:15,636 who spent hours mastering his dance moves... 1245 00:43:15,680 --> 00:43:17,769 [feet tapping] 1246 00:43:17,812 --> 00:43:18,770 ...proving to himself 1247 00:43:18,813 --> 00:43:20,206 that he can, in fact, focus. 1248 00:43:20,249 --> 00:43:22,077 Or Katelyn Latif, 1249 00:43:22,121 --> 00:43:24,340 silent as a mouse for fear of her stutter, 1250 00:43:24,384 --> 00:43:25,951 stepping up and singing... 1251 00:43:25,994 --> 00:43:29,737 ♪ 'O Christmas Tree O Christmas Tree ♪ 1252 00:43:29,781 --> 00:43:34,916 ♪ How lovely are thy branches... ♪ 1253 00:43:34,960 --> 00:43:37,005 Wow, you are good. 1254 00:43:37,049 --> 00:43:39,660 So, the reporter is gonna ask you 1255 00:43:39,704 --> 00:43:42,489 "Why a Christmas Pageant? 1256 00:43:42,532 --> 00:43:43,838 Why not a spring musical or a summer show?" 1257 00:43:43,882 --> 00:43:45,623 Because what other genre 1258 00:43:45,666 --> 00:43:46,667 lets you bond with Grandma 1259 00:43:46,711 --> 00:43:48,800 over music you both love? 1260 00:43:48,843 --> 00:43:50,018 [laughs] 1261 00:43:50,062 --> 00:43:51,585 Like our opening number. 1262 00:43:51,629 --> 00:43:54,196 A chorus of kids in perfect harmony... 1263 00:43:54,240 --> 00:43:57,025 ♪ Jolly old Saint Nicholas 1264 00:43:57,069 --> 00:43:59,637 ♪ Lean your ear this way... 1265 00:43:59,680 --> 00:44:02,248 Ah, that's the Christmas spirit, Darcy! 1266 00:44:02,291 --> 00:44:04,206 ♪ Don't you tell a single soul 1267 00:44:04,250 --> 00:44:05,512 ♪ What I'm 'bout to say... 1268 00:44:05,555 --> 00:44:06,774 Okay, okay, 1269 00:44:06,818 --> 00:44:07,993 come here, follow me. 1270 00:44:08,036 --> 00:44:09,255 Oh, okay. 1271 00:44:09,298 --> 00:44:10,169 Oh, here we go. 1272 00:44:10,212 --> 00:44:11,605 [chuckling] 1273 00:44:11,649 --> 00:44:12,780 I gotcha. 1274 00:44:14,216 --> 00:44:15,348 It's a chasse to the left, okay? 1275 00:44:15,391 --> 00:44:16,784 Mm-hmm. 1276 00:44:16,828 --> 00:44:18,612 [Riley humming "Jolly Old Saint Nicholas"] 1277 00:44:18,656 --> 00:44:20,658 [♪♪] 1278 00:44:20,701 --> 00:44:21,876 [laughing] 1279 00:44:21,920 --> 00:44:22,790 [Riley humming] 1280 00:44:22,834 --> 00:44:25,140 [laughing] 1281 00:44:27,447 --> 00:44:29,231 Oh, that was so great. 1282 00:44:29,275 --> 00:44:30,711 You should do that at the pageant. 1283 00:44:30,755 --> 00:44:31,843 Me? 1284 00:44:31,886 --> 00:44:32,800 No, no, I couldn't. 1285 00:44:32,844 --> 00:44:34,802 Oh, no, it's a great idea. 1286 00:44:34,846 --> 00:44:36,151 I think the kids would be really inspired. 1287 00:44:36,195 --> 00:44:37,892 I'd be so nervous. 1288 00:44:37,936 --> 00:44:40,286 I can't let the kids see me like that. 1289 00:44:40,329 --> 00:44:41,374 You have the chance to show these kids 1290 00:44:41,417 --> 00:44:42,549 they never have to stop dancing, 1291 00:44:42,592 --> 00:44:43,898 to lead by example. 1292 00:44:43,942 --> 00:44:45,770 Lead by example? 1293 00:44:47,380 --> 00:44:48,468 What a great idea. 1294 00:44:48,511 --> 00:44:50,731 Oh... no. 1295 00:44:50,775 --> 00:44:52,298 Now, a publicist 1296 00:44:52,341 --> 00:44:54,126 who just doesn't push people into the spotlight, 1297 00:44:54,169 --> 00:44:55,954 but puts her own skin in the game for a client? 1298 00:44:55,997 --> 00:44:58,173 I mean, that's somebody 1299 00:44:58,217 --> 00:45:00,480 we could pretty much trust with anything. 1300 00:45:00,523 --> 00:45:02,700 No, no, no, no, I'm not a performer. 1301 00:45:02,743 --> 00:45:03,657 Would you, please? 1302 00:45:03,701 --> 00:45:05,659 I would feel so foolish 1303 00:45:05,703 --> 00:45:07,313 as the only adult up there by myself, 1304 00:45:07,356 --> 00:45:09,010 but with you... 1305 00:45:16,583 --> 00:45:17,715 All right, I will do it. 1306 00:45:17,758 --> 00:45:18,716 Yay! 1307 00:45:18,759 --> 00:45:21,806 [laughing] 1308 00:45:21,849 --> 00:45:23,808 [Riley humming] 1309 00:45:23,851 --> 00:45:26,680 [slow clapping] 1310 00:45:28,595 --> 00:45:29,857 Bravi tutti. 1311 00:45:32,338 --> 00:45:33,208 A word, Glen? 1312 00:45:38,648 --> 00:45:40,650 Explain your logic, please. 1313 00:45:40,694 --> 00:45:43,305 I am struggling to understand. 1314 00:45:43,349 --> 00:45:45,786 What we're doing here, it feels real, 1315 00:45:45,830 --> 00:45:46,874 and connected. 1316 00:45:46,918 --> 00:45:47,788 Important. 1317 00:45:49,616 --> 00:45:53,838 We have hired an entire staff to handle important work. 1318 00:45:53,881 --> 00:45:55,927 Honestly, if you need to take a sabbatical, 1319 00:45:55,970 --> 00:45:57,145 or you want to go and volunteer-- 1320 00:45:57,189 --> 00:45:58,494 I am doing my job. 1321 00:45:58,538 --> 00:46:00,322 Now, I think Darcy's onto something. 1322 00:46:00,366 --> 00:46:02,020 We're so focused on the work, 1323 00:46:02,063 --> 00:46:03,935 we've disconnected from why we do it. 1324 00:46:03,978 --> 00:46:05,023 We can't be afraid to get personal. 1325 00:46:06,807 --> 00:46:08,504 Right. 1326 00:46:08,548 --> 00:46:11,681 George wasn't afraid to get personal, 1327 00:46:11,725 --> 00:46:14,162 and that's how he ended up with so many tabloid headlines. 1328 00:46:14,206 --> 00:46:16,425 I made a promise with George-- 1329 00:46:16,469 --> 00:46:18,732 George doesn't run the business anymore. 1330 00:46:23,171 --> 00:46:24,390 Hiding isn't working. 1331 00:46:24,433 --> 00:46:26,000 You told me that. 1332 00:46:26,044 --> 00:46:28,176 Now, if we're going to shift the perception of AI, 1333 00:46:28,220 --> 00:46:29,395 we've got to get to know 1334 00:46:29,438 --> 00:46:30,831 the people who work for us again, 1335 00:46:30,875 --> 00:46:32,311 and I'm starting here. 1336 00:46:32,354 --> 00:46:33,268 That is my strategy. 1337 00:46:34,835 --> 00:46:37,359 Then I will send Langley P.R. your apologies. 1338 00:46:47,892 --> 00:46:50,111 Is everything okay? 1339 00:46:50,155 --> 00:46:51,504 Fine, yeah. 1340 00:46:51,547 --> 00:46:53,593 Just, um... 1341 00:46:53,636 --> 00:46:55,203 You still want to go over the gala media strategy 1342 00:46:55,247 --> 00:46:56,683 tonight? 1343 00:46:56,726 --> 00:46:58,816 If that still works for you. 1344 00:46:58,859 --> 00:47:01,296 Yeah, of course, no, it's great. 1345 00:47:01,340 --> 00:47:04,299 Come on, let's see that number from the top again. 1346 00:47:04,343 --> 00:47:05,735 [♪♪] 1347 00:47:10,218 --> 00:47:11,176 [Darcy] Are you in trouble? 1348 00:47:11,219 --> 00:47:13,091 Me? Why? 1349 00:47:13,134 --> 00:47:14,353 With your boss? 1350 00:47:14,396 --> 00:47:15,745 Oh, Winona. 1351 00:47:15,789 --> 00:47:18,487 No, she's not happy, that's for sure. 1352 00:47:18,531 --> 00:47:21,099 She thinks I've been too distracted with the charity. 1353 00:47:21,142 --> 00:47:24,929 Oh, I could never stand up to my boss that way. 1354 00:47:24,972 --> 00:47:27,757 The people-pleaser in me shakes just thinking about it. 1355 00:47:27,801 --> 00:47:30,499 Ah, being a "no" guy has its perks. 1356 00:47:30,543 --> 00:47:32,501 Especially when you feel like something's worth fighting for. 1357 00:47:35,678 --> 00:47:37,898 Okay, I know you don't like talking about yourself, 1358 00:47:37,942 --> 00:47:40,901 but the charity must mean something personal 1359 00:47:40,945 --> 00:47:41,771 for you to be this involved. 1360 00:47:45,993 --> 00:47:51,520 I was an at-risk student in a low-income school system, 1361 00:47:51,564 --> 00:47:54,915 before I got very lucky and was adopted when I was 10. 1362 00:47:54,959 --> 00:47:57,962 Things could have turned out very differently for me. 1363 00:47:58,005 --> 00:48:00,529 Now, I... 1364 00:48:00,573 --> 00:48:02,096 I don't know, I just wanted to share the luck. 1365 00:48:02,140 --> 00:48:03,968 That's a very generous mindset. 1366 00:48:04,011 --> 00:48:06,535 Well, it comes with a heaping side of guilt 1367 00:48:06,579 --> 00:48:08,320 and workaholic tendencies. 1368 00:48:08,363 --> 00:48:09,756 Here's to workaholic tendencies. 1369 00:48:09,799 --> 00:48:11,192 [clink] 1370 00:48:11,236 --> 00:48:13,934 Glen Goodman. 1371 00:48:13,978 --> 00:48:15,893 Generous champion of the underprivileged. 1372 00:48:15,936 --> 00:48:17,329 Adoptee. 1373 00:48:17,372 --> 00:48:19,940 -Friend of Santa. -[chuckles] 1374 00:48:19,984 --> 00:48:21,724 It's a shame you're not CEO. 1375 00:48:21,768 --> 00:48:25,337 Making you the face of AI would be a slam dunk. 1376 00:48:25,380 --> 00:48:27,295 What about you? 1377 00:48:27,339 --> 00:48:28,949 You talk so much about Kansas City 1378 00:48:28,993 --> 00:48:30,124 and your family, 1379 00:48:30,168 --> 00:48:32,692 but here you are chasing a job 1380 00:48:32,735 --> 00:48:34,999 that would have you relocate to New York City. 1381 00:48:35,042 --> 00:48:36,304 I made a choice a long time ago 1382 00:48:36,348 --> 00:48:38,393 to root myself 1383 00:48:38,437 --> 00:48:41,309 while everyone else was spreading their wings. 1384 00:48:41,353 --> 00:48:42,920 Wow, that's a lot of metaphors. 1385 00:48:42,963 --> 00:48:45,009 [chuckles] 1386 00:48:45,052 --> 00:48:47,185 Anyway, I don't think the rest of the world 1387 00:48:47,228 --> 00:48:49,752 sees my rootedness as a strength. 1388 00:48:49,796 --> 00:48:51,798 They see it as small, 1389 00:48:51,841 --> 00:48:53,887 fearful. 1390 00:48:53,931 --> 00:48:56,281 Lately, I'm starting to believe they're right. 1391 00:48:56,324 --> 00:48:58,152 So... 1392 00:48:58,196 --> 00:49:00,763 I guess you could say I've got something to prove. 1393 00:49:04,332 --> 00:49:05,290 What? 1394 00:49:05,333 --> 00:49:07,335 Just hard to imagine 1395 00:49:07,379 --> 00:49:08,858 anyone describing you as fearful. 1396 00:49:19,826 --> 00:49:21,959 [♪♪] 1397 00:49:25,005 --> 00:49:27,573 You haven't had the local Christmas experience 1398 00:49:27,616 --> 00:49:29,270 until you've had the salted-caramel hot cocoa. 1399 00:49:33,361 --> 00:49:35,015 Mm, tourist-approved. 1400 00:49:35,059 --> 00:49:37,496 How long have you been a local? 1401 00:49:37,539 --> 00:49:39,324 Since I was adopted, 1402 00:49:39,367 --> 00:49:42,240 and I'm not about to divulge how many years ago that was. 1403 00:49:42,283 --> 00:49:43,676 Fair enough. 1404 00:49:43,719 --> 00:49:45,417 Question retracted. 1405 00:49:45,460 --> 00:49:47,201 Although, 1406 00:49:47,245 --> 00:49:48,463 they're thinking about 1407 00:49:48,507 --> 00:49:50,683 opening a second headquarters for AI, 1408 00:49:50,726 --> 00:49:53,468 which might mean a move for me. 1409 00:49:53,512 --> 00:49:55,514 Actually looking at some mid-sized cities. 1410 00:49:55,557 --> 00:49:56,471 Oh, you should consider-- 1411 00:49:56,515 --> 00:49:58,299 Kansas City? 1412 00:50:00,432 --> 00:50:03,000 Okay, I guess I should pull back the hometown pride 1413 00:50:03,043 --> 00:50:04,305 two clicks. 1414 00:50:04,349 --> 00:50:06,438 Oh, I'm not sure if that's possible. 1415 00:50:08,570 --> 00:50:12,487 So, Christmas in New England still living up to the hype? 1416 00:50:13,793 --> 00:50:16,404 It's really beautiful. 1417 00:50:18,189 --> 00:50:20,930 But it's not home. 1418 00:50:20,974 --> 00:50:23,063 Silly, I know. 1419 00:50:23,107 --> 00:50:25,457 I'm just a little homesick. 1420 00:50:28,677 --> 00:50:31,115 I was gonna wait until we got back to your hotel, 1421 00:50:31,158 --> 00:50:32,507 but I think you could use this now. 1422 00:50:33,769 --> 00:50:36,076 A little taste of home. 1423 00:50:36,120 --> 00:50:37,164 Go on, it's not gonna bite. 1424 00:50:41,995 --> 00:50:43,083 I know it's not your mom's recipe, 1425 00:50:43,127 --> 00:50:44,258 or baked by Emma, 1426 00:50:44,302 --> 00:50:45,390 but hopefully... 1427 00:50:45,433 --> 00:50:48,871 It's a little taste of home. 1428 00:50:50,003 --> 00:50:52,136 -Mm! -Good? 1429 00:50:52,179 --> 00:50:52,875 Mm-hmm. 1430 00:50:59,143 --> 00:51:01,014 -Oh, that's good. -Yeah, it's good. 1431 00:51:01,058 --> 00:51:01,884 [chuckling] 1432 00:51:06,411 --> 00:51:07,760 I just don't know what we can do. 1433 00:51:07,803 --> 00:51:10,763 Hey, what's going on? 1434 00:51:10,806 --> 00:51:12,460 The venue for the kids' Christmas pageant 1435 00:51:12,504 --> 00:51:13,461 was double-booked. 1436 00:51:13,505 --> 00:51:14,810 They dropped us. 1437 00:51:14,854 --> 00:51:16,116 Well, find another venue! 1438 00:51:16,160 --> 00:51:17,465 Everywhere else that I've called 1439 00:51:17,509 --> 00:51:18,553 is way outside of our budget. 1440 00:51:18,597 --> 00:51:19,815 All that rehearsing. 1441 00:51:19,859 --> 00:51:21,034 How are we going to break it to them? 1442 00:51:21,078 --> 00:51:22,470 Maybe we could reschedule for January? 1443 00:51:22,514 --> 00:51:24,690 Or we could divert some of the funds 1444 00:51:24,733 --> 00:51:25,865 from the gala budget, but that won't work because-- 1445 00:51:25,908 --> 00:51:26,909 The gala! 1446 00:51:26,953 --> 00:51:28,128 Okay, one thing at a time. 1447 00:51:28,172 --> 00:51:30,130 No, no, no, that's just it. 1448 00:51:30,174 --> 00:51:31,740 We could do two things at a time. 1449 00:51:31,784 --> 00:51:33,220 Have the kids perform at the gala. 1450 00:51:33,264 --> 00:51:34,917 Let the donors see 1451 00:51:34,961 --> 00:51:36,876 exactly how important their donations are. 1452 00:51:36,919 --> 00:51:39,139 We could let the donors bring their kids 1453 00:51:39,183 --> 00:51:40,401 and make it fun for the whole family. 1454 00:51:40,445 --> 00:51:42,882 Now, that is the Christmas spirit! 1455 00:51:42,925 --> 00:51:44,623 [laughing] 1456 00:51:44,666 --> 00:51:46,015 We could have cookie-decorating stations, 1457 00:51:46,059 --> 00:51:47,713 and a Santa photo booth. 1458 00:51:47,756 --> 00:51:48,714 Ooh, we could make snowflakes out of paper-- 1459 00:51:48,757 --> 00:51:50,759 Jackie... 1460 00:51:50,803 --> 00:51:52,413 This is a donor gala 1461 00:51:52,457 --> 00:51:54,154 with its heart in the right place, 1462 00:51:54,198 --> 00:51:55,634 and I love it. 1463 00:51:55,677 --> 00:51:57,462 -[laughs] -I love it. 1464 00:51:57,505 --> 00:51:59,116 Well, in that case, 1465 00:51:59,159 --> 00:52:02,206 I have another crazy idea. 1466 00:52:02,249 --> 00:52:04,251 I think William Austin should speak. 1467 00:52:05,513 --> 00:52:07,385 Look, I know it's a big ask, 1468 00:52:07,428 --> 00:52:10,170 but Darcy has shown me that if you ask, 1469 00:52:10,214 --> 00:52:12,825 the worst that can happen is they can say no, 1470 00:52:12,868 --> 00:52:14,435 but we have to try. 1471 00:52:14,479 --> 00:52:15,610 It's the 10th anniversary. 1472 00:52:15,654 --> 00:52:17,656 We need a message from our founder, 1473 00:52:17,699 --> 00:52:18,874 showing that our leadership 1474 00:52:18,918 --> 00:52:20,311 has their hearts in the right place. 1475 00:52:20,354 --> 00:52:23,227 Have any of us even met him? 1476 00:52:23,270 --> 00:52:24,445 Jackie, you've been here for 10 years. 1477 00:52:25,968 --> 00:52:28,101 Well, he should know you. 1478 00:52:28,145 --> 00:52:30,059 If William Austin 1479 00:52:30,103 --> 00:52:31,931 really got to know you the way I have, 1480 00:52:31,974 --> 00:52:34,586 there would be no way he could say no. 1481 00:52:36,631 --> 00:52:38,590 So you know what? 1482 00:52:38,633 --> 00:52:42,985 We're gonna take that invitation straight to him. 1483 00:52:43,029 --> 00:52:44,770 [♪♪] 1484 00:52:47,599 --> 00:52:49,383 You know, four's a crowd. 1485 00:52:49,427 --> 00:52:50,645 I could just wait in the car. 1486 00:52:53,648 --> 00:52:54,954 Excuse me. 1487 00:52:54,997 --> 00:52:57,261 We'd like to meet with William Austin. 1488 00:52:57,304 --> 00:52:58,871 I'd love to play poker with Rudolph. 1489 00:52:58,914 --> 00:53:00,307 I'll bet his nose is a tell. 1490 00:53:02,004 --> 00:53:04,181 Sorry, I thought we were saying things 1491 00:53:04,224 --> 00:53:05,921 that were never going to happen. 1492 00:53:05,965 --> 00:53:07,009 William Austin doesn't take unsolicited meetings. 1493 00:53:08,968 --> 00:53:09,751 [Glen] What are you guys doing here? 1494 00:53:11,318 --> 00:53:12,928 Glen... 1495 00:53:12,972 --> 00:53:14,843 we have a pitch to run by you and William Austin. 1496 00:53:14,887 --> 00:53:16,584 It can't wait. 1497 00:53:16,628 --> 00:53:18,499 [Winona] I'd love to hear it. 1498 00:53:18,543 --> 00:53:21,633 [♪♪] 1499 00:53:23,417 --> 00:53:25,114 I think it's a brilliant idea. 1500 00:53:26,507 --> 00:53:28,205 Really? 1501 00:53:28,248 --> 00:53:31,251 What a lovely opportunity to embrace true holiday spirit. 1502 00:53:31,295 --> 00:53:32,600 Exactly! 1503 00:53:32,644 --> 00:53:33,906 And you think 1504 00:53:33,949 --> 00:53:34,863 William Austin would be willing to speak? 1505 00:53:38,084 --> 00:53:39,694 If you don't mind, 1506 00:53:39,738 --> 00:53:41,566 I would love to have a moment with Darcy 1507 00:53:41,609 --> 00:53:44,003 to talk through Mr. Austin's availability, 1508 00:53:44,046 --> 00:53:45,265 but please, 1509 00:53:45,309 --> 00:53:46,788 don't hesitate to reach out 1510 00:53:46,832 --> 00:53:48,007 with anything else the gala might need. 1511 00:53:48,050 --> 00:53:48,834 Thank you. 1512 00:53:48,877 --> 00:53:50,575 Mm-hmm. 1513 00:53:50,618 --> 00:53:51,793 I'm staying. 1514 00:53:54,318 --> 00:53:55,797 I'm sorry, Glen, 1515 00:53:55,841 --> 00:53:57,190 remind me what your role is again? 1516 00:54:00,324 --> 00:54:03,240 Vice President of Communications. 1517 00:54:03,283 --> 00:54:05,242 Fascinating, 1518 00:54:05,285 --> 00:54:06,547 and is that higher than Chief Financial Officer? 1519 00:54:16,340 --> 00:54:17,863 Please, have a seat. 1520 00:54:23,347 --> 00:54:26,350 You seem like a smart woman, by all accounts. 1521 00:54:26,393 --> 00:54:28,090 You had to know 1522 00:54:28,134 --> 00:54:31,616 that there was no way Mr. Austin would do this. 1523 00:54:31,659 --> 00:54:33,966 It is the 10th anniversary, 1524 00:54:34,009 --> 00:54:35,837 and it is Christmas. 1525 00:54:35,881 --> 00:54:37,361 You can't blame us for trying-- 1526 00:54:37,404 --> 00:54:38,710 Frankly, I think it shows 1527 00:54:38,753 --> 00:54:40,929 a disappointing lack of respect. 1528 00:54:40,973 --> 00:54:42,540 I'm sorry? 1529 00:54:42,583 --> 00:54:45,107 You leveraged the charity to go above my head 1530 00:54:45,151 --> 00:54:47,762 to reconsider your firm for Austin's PR work. 1531 00:54:47,806 --> 00:54:49,764 I was only thinking of the charity-- 1532 00:54:49,808 --> 00:54:51,810 You may have charmed Glen Goodman, 1533 00:54:51,853 --> 00:54:53,333 but I see right through you. 1534 00:54:53,377 --> 00:54:54,900 You never saw this charity 1535 00:54:54,943 --> 00:54:56,336 as anything else but a means to an end. 1536 00:54:58,207 --> 00:55:00,253 Now, hold on just a second. 1537 00:55:00,297 --> 00:55:02,255 It was my idea to approach Mr. Austin about speaking, 1538 00:55:02,299 --> 00:55:03,996 not Darcy's. 1539 00:55:04,039 --> 00:55:05,084 Darcy has demonstrated how much she cares 1540 00:55:05,127 --> 00:55:06,651 over and over-- 1541 00:55:06,694 --> 00:55:08,043 I was scared to come today, 1542 00:55:08,087 --> 00:55:09,218 and I did it for Darcy, 1543 00:55:09,262 --> 00:55:10,872 but why should I be scared 1544 00:55:10,916 --> 00:55:12,700 to see my boss's boss? 1545 00:55:12,744 --> 00:55:14,441 What kind of culture is that? 1546 00:55:14,485 --> 00:55:17,879 I have fallen in love with Emerald 1547 00:55:17,923 --> 00:55:19,577 these past few weeks, 1548 00:55:19,620 --> 00:55:22,362 and when you love something, you show up for it. 1549 00:55:22,406 --> 00:55:24,408 You don't abandon it like Mr. Austin has. 1550 00:55:24,451 --> 00:55:26,714 Whether or not you hire me or my firm 1551 00:55:26,758 --> 00:55:28,107 to do your PR, 1552 00:55:28,150 --> 00:55:31,371 please convince Mr. Austin to show up 1553 00:55:31,415 --> 00:55:32,894 for the teachers and students 1554 00:55:32,938 --> 00:55:34,461 he claims to care about. 1555 00:55:41,990 --> 00:55:44,079 That was what we in the stage business 1556 00:55:44,123 --> 00:55:45,864 call a mic drop. 1557 00:55:45,907 --> 00:55:46,865 Boom. 1558 00:55:46,908 --> 00:55:47,648 Darcy, wait! 1559 00:55:49,520 --> 00:55:50,303 Will you give us a minute? 1560 00:55:55,917 --> 00:55:57,266 What were you thinking? 1561 00:55:57,310 --> 00:55:59,399 I don't know, but it... 1562 00:55:59,443 --> 00:56:01,009 It felt great. 1563 00:56:01,053 --> 00:56:03,185 I feel like my whole body is on fire right now. 1564 00:56:03,229 --> 00:56:04,665 I was assertive, and firm, 1565 00:56:04,709 --> 00:56:06,058 and honestly, thank you. 1566 00:56:06,101 --> 00:56:08,016 Me? 1567 00:56:08,060 --> 00:56:09,714 No, no, no, I do not endorse this. 1568 00:56:09,757 --> 00:56:11,237 Yes, you! 1569 00:56:11,280 --> 00:56:12,412 I know, I called you a "no" guy, 1570 00:56:12,456 --> 00:56:14,414 but you're a "take no nonsense" guy. 1571 00:56:14,458 --> 00:56:15,415 That's what you do. 1572 00:56:15,459 --> 00:56:16,851 You stand up for what's right, 1573 00:56:16,895 --> 00:56:18,113 even if it gets you in trouble with your boss. 1574 00:56:20,812 --> 00:56:22,596 You should have run it by me before you came here. 1575 00:56:22,640 --> 00:56:24,555 I wanted to take a big swing. 1576 00:56:24,598 --> 00:56:27,209 I struck out, but I feel great. 1577 00:56:28,472 --> 00:56:29,211 Darcy... 1578 00:56:32,389 --> 00:56:34,434 If you could meet William Austin, 1579 00:56:34,478 --> 00:56:35,653 what would you tell him? 1580 00:56:37,568 --> 00:56:42,094 With no-nonsense curmudgeonly energy? 1581 00:56:42,137 --> 00:56:43,530 I'd tell him 1582 00:56:43,574 --> 00:56:45,489 there are ways to uphold his father's legacy 1583 00:56:45,532 --> 00:56:47,316 without being in the spotlight. 1584 00:56:47,360 --> 00:56:50,494 But the CEO is the leader of the company. 1585 00:56:50,537 --> 00:56:53,671 Great leadership requires empathy, vision, 1586 00:56:53,714 --> 00:56:55,368 and transparency. 1587 00:56:58,371 --> 00:57:00,417 Winona doesn't want your agency representing AI... 1588 00:57:02,506 --> 00:57:03,637 but I will fight for you 1589 00:57:03,681 --> 00:57:04,464 to get a meeting with William Austin 1590 00:57:04,508 --> 00:57:05,334 if you still want it. 1591 00:57:06,858 --> 00:57:09,034 I came here because I believed 1592 00:57:09,077 --> 00:57:11,776 he genuinely wanted to make the world a better place. 1593 00:57:11,819 --> 00:57:14,039 Do you think that's true? 1594 00:57:14,082 --> 00:57:16,128 Deep down, yes. 1595 00:57:16,171 --> 00:57:17,999 At least... 1596 00:57:18,043 --> 00:57:19,697 that's who he wants to be. 1597 00:57:21,960 --> 00:57:24,136 I don't know how I feel about William Austin anymore, 1598 00:57:24,179 --> 00:57:27,313 but... if you believe in him, 1599 00:57:27,356 --> 00:57:29,663 I trust you. 1600 00:57:40,108 --> 00:57:41,240 [kids singing] ♪ Choose for me dear old St. Nick ♪ 1601 00:57:41,283 --> 00:57:43,503 ♪ What you think is right... 1602 00:57:43,547 --> 00:57:44,896 Wait! 1603 00:57:44,939 --> 00:57:47,333 Wait, we have to do our bows... 1604 00:57:47,376 --> 00:57:48,769 I like confident Jackie. 1605 00:57:48,813 --> 00:57:49,857 [chuckles] 1606 00:57:49,901 --> 00:57:52,512 --she got a glint in her eye. 1607 00:57:52,556 --> 00:57:54,949 She commanded the stage, 1608 00:57:54,993 --> 00:57:58,736 and now she exudes confidence wherever she goes. 1609 00:57:58,779 --> 00:58:00,999 That change? 1610 00:58:01,042 --> 00:58:03,567 That's why we do what we do here. 1611 00:58:07,527 --> 00:58:09,660 I can't believe you put me up to this. 1612 00:58:09,703 --> 00:58:10,748 You could drop out. 1613 00:58:10,791 --> 00:58:11,749 Really? 1614 00:58:11,792 --> 00:58:13,533 Just admit 1615 00:58:13,577 --> 00:58:15,622 that putting yourself out there isn't as easy as it seems. 1616 00:58:15,666 --> 00:58:16,841 Done. 1617 00:58:16,884 --> 00:58:18,538 It's not as easy as it seems. 1618 00:58:18,582 --> 00:58:20,366 Okay, now one for the camera. 1619 00:58:20,409 --> 00:58:21,498 No. 1620 00:58:21,541 --> 00:58:22,847 It's not the time. 1621 00:58:22,890 --> 00:58:24,936 Riley, you were incredible. 1622 00:58:24,979 --> 00:58:25,806 Really? 1623 00:58:25,850 --> 00:58:27,286 Thank you. 1624 00:58:27,329 --> 00:58:28,548 I'm so pumped, I feel like I can do anything. 1625 00:58:28,592 --> 00:58:30,985 You ready to run this number? 1626 00:58:31,029 --> 00:58:32,334 -Yes. -Oh, wow. 1627 00:58:33,510 --> 00:58:34,815 [clearing throat] 1628 00:58:40,604 --> 00:58:41,561 Oh! 1629 00:58:43,607 --> 00:58:45,652 -Uh... -Stay right there! 1630 00:58:45,696 --> 00:58:47,045 -What size shoe do you wear? -You're not hurt, are you? 1631 00:58:47,088 --> 00:58:47,915 No, no, no, I'm fine. 1632 00:58:47,959 --> 00:58:48,786 The strap just broke. 1633 00:58:48,829 --> 00:58:50,091 I'm a size seven. 1634 00:58:50,135 --> 00:58:52,006 I knew this was a bad idea... 1635 00:58:52,050 --> 00:58:53,791 No. No, no, Riley. 1636 00:58:53,834 --> 00:58:55,836 You know the old show-business saying, 1637 00:58:55,880 --> 00:58:57,446 a bad rehearsal makes for a great performance. 1638 00:58:57,490 --> 00:58:58,839 That's true... 1639 00:58:58,883 --> 00:59:00,101 That's true. 1640 00:59:00,145 --> 00:59:01,102 -Yeah. -That's true... 1641 00:59:02,103 --> 00:59:02,930 Right? 1642 00:59:04,715 --> 00:59:07,021 [♪♪] 1643 00:59:07,065 --> 00:59:10,590 [Glen whistling Christmas carols] 1644 00:59:13,593 --> 00:59:15,726 What do you know about dance shoes? 1645 00:59:15,769 --> 00:59:17,597 Is there a dance shoe store? 1646 00:59:17,641 --> 00:59:19,120 Just tell me her size. 1647 00:59:19,164 --> 00:59:20,252 She's a seven. Thanks. 1648 00:59:20,295 --> 00:59:21,601 Okay. 1649 00:59:21,645 --> 00:59:22,559 Wait. 1650 00:59:24,169 --> 00:59:25,562 That obvious? 1651 00:59:25,605 --> 00:59:27,128 You were whistling. 1652 00:59:27,172 --> 00:59:28,173 All that's missing 1653 00:59:28,216 --> 00:59:28,956 is a course of cartoon reindeer 1654 00:59:29,000 --> 00:59:30,741 and misfit toys. 1655 00:59:30,784 --> 00:59:31,568 I don't know what you mean. 1656 00:59:31,611 --> 00:59:33,221 Just be careful. 1657 00:59:33,265 --> 00:59:35,049 I'm always careful. 1658 00:59:35,093 --> 00:59:36,660 You can't just cut it off this time 1659 00:59:36,703 --> 00:59:38,226 if things get too close for comfort. 1660 00:59:38,270 --> 00:59:40,925 This is a horse of a different color. 1661 00:59:40,968 --> 00:59:43,144 So we keep it professional. 1662 00:59:45,277 --> 00:59:47,714 Yeah, good luck with that. 1663 00:59:49,107 --> 00:59:50,804 Thank you for taking care of the kids' door prizes 1664 00:59:50,848 --> 00:59:51,936 for the gala. 1665 00:59:51,979 --> 00:59:52,980 Who'd have thought, 1666 00:59:53,024 --> 00:59:54,199 in the same hotel bar, 1667 00:59:54,242 --> 00:59:56,505 curmudgeonly Scrooge Glen Goodman 1668 00:59:56,549 --> 00:59:58,420 would be delivering toys for children? 1669 00:59:58,464 --> 00:59:59,944 You mean the night 1670 00:59:59,987 --> 01:00:02,207 I almost had to have my foot 1671 01:00:02,250 --> 01:00:04,601 surgically removed from my mouth? 1672 01:00:04,644 --> 01:00:06,211 Yeah, I'd say we've both changed a bit since then. 1673 01:00:06,254 --> 01:00:07,995 Oh, yeah. 1674 01:00:08,039 --> 01:00:10,911 I've moved from proud "no" guy to begrudging "maybe" guy... 1675 01:00:10,955 --> 01:00:14,523 and you are soon-to-be star of the gala stage. 1676 01:00:16,787 --> 01:00:19,790 Ten blissful minutes of not freaking out, 1677 01:00:19,833 --> 01:00:21,530 and you just popped 'em like a balloon. 1678 01:00:21,574 --> 01:00:23,010 You really that nervous? 1679 01:00:23,054 --> 01:00:27,406 Every time I imagine bolting for the Canadian border, 1680 01:00:27,449 --> 01:00:29,016 I remember Riley. 1681 01:00:29,060 --> 01:00:31,410 It's way easier to be brave for the right person. 1682 01:00:31,453 --> 01:00:34,021 Yeah, I get that. 1683 01:00:34,065 --> 01:00:36,763 My work family is very close. 1684 01:00:36,807 --> 01:00:38,199 There's nothing I wouldn't do for them. 1685 01:00:41,072 --> 01:00:43,465 And your family-family? 1686 01:00:45,946 --> 01:00:47,600 Well... 1687 01:00:47,644 --> 01:00:48,775 my wife and kids don't talk to me so much. 1688 01:00:51,299 --> 01:00:52,300 Shall we? 1689 01:00:53,562 --> 01:00:55,782 Um... did you say... 1690 01:00:55,826 --> 01:00:56,957 wife and kids? 1691 01:00:58,698 --> 01:00:59,786 Oh, right. Um... 1692 01:00:59,830 --> 01:01:01,005 Yeah. 1693 01:01:01,048 --> 01:01:01,745 We don't really talk so much... 1694 01:01:03,094 --> 01:01:03,790 on account of them being non-existent. 1695 01:01:03,834 --> 01:01:04,661 Makes it hard. 1696 01:01:07,272 --> 01:01:08,534 No wife, no kids, 1697 01:01:08,577 --> 01:01:10,101 just me. 1698 01:01:10,144 --> 01:01:12,233 That is what you were asking, right? 1699 01:01:13,713 --> 01:01:14,671 I just hadn't heard you say anything. 1700 01:01:14,714 --> 01:01:15,497 I was curious. 1701 01:01:17,238 --> 01:01:18,675 Curious? 1702 01:01:18,718 --> 01:01:21,068 Well, obviously, you care about kids. 1703 01:01:21,112 --> 01:01:22,679 Feel like it might have come up. 1704 01:01:24,332 --> 01:01:26,857 What about you? 1705 01:01:26,900 --> 01:01:27,814 Curious, are we? 1706 01:01:29,250 --> 01:01:31,035 I have a habit of calling it 1707 01:01:31,078 --> 01:01:33,559 before yellow cards turn into red cards. 1708 01:01:33,602 --> 01:01:35,387 So you're a bit judgy. 1709 01:01:35,430 --> 01:01:37,171 No! 1710 01:01:37,215 --> 01:01:39,696 I just think small things are an indication of character. 1711 01:01:41,349 --> 01:01:43,787 People like you make me nervous to date. 1712 01:01:43,830 --> 01:01:46,224 What happens when someone finds out... 1713 01:01:46,267 --> 01:01:47,268 I don't always make my bed? 1714 01:01:47,312 --> 01:01:49,270 Oh, I once turned around in traffic 1715 01:01:49,314 --> 01:01:50,141 because I forgot to make my bed. 1716 01:01:50,184 --> 01:01:51,316 Ooh. 1717 01:01:52,404 --> 01:01:54,145 Now who's judgy... 1718 01:01:55,320 --> 01:01:57,365 But like you said, 1719 01:01:57,409 --> 01:01:59,324 it's easier to be brave for the right person. 1720 01:02:01,413 --> 01:02:02,283 Right. 1721 01:02:04,024 --> 01:02:05,765 I know I've given you a hard time about dancing, 1722 01:02:05,809 --> 01:02:07,375 but... 1723 01:02:07,419 --> 01:02:08,289 I left you a good-luck token at the front desk. 1724 01:02:11,292 --> 01:02:12,119 What is it? 1725 01:02:14,600 --> 01:02:15,340 Good night, Darcy. 1726 01:02:17,081 --> 01:02:18,386 Wait. It's bad luck 1727 01:02:18,430 --> 01:02:20,388 to wish someone good luck before a performance. 1728 01:02:21,912 --> 01:02:22,869 Okay, it's not for luck... 1729 01:02:24,741 --> 01:02:26,046 it's for triumph. 1730 01:02:31,791 --> 01:02:34,011 Excuse me. A package for room 415? 1731 01:02:38,102 --> 01:02:39,407 Thank you. 1732 01:02:43,934 --> 01:02:47,894 [♪♪] 1733 01:02:53,073 --> 01:02:57,077 [♪♪] 1734 01:03:01,516 --> 01:03:04,476 Why, why, why are there so many people? 1735 01:03:04,519 --> 01:03:06,478 Yeah, it's a shame to be so good at your job. 1736 01:03:06,521 --> 01:03:07,740 I heard that 1737 01:03:07,784 --> 01:03:08,828 and I have tucked it away in my brain 1738 01:03:08,872 --> 01:03:09,829 and will review it 1739 01:03:09,873 --> 01:03:11,048 when my heart doesn't feel 1740 01:03:11,091 --> 01:03:12,527 like there's a tiny man 1741 01:03:12,571 --> 01:03:13,790 trying to punch his way out of my chest. 1742 01:03:13,833 --> 01:03:15,922 [applause] 1743 01:03:17,402 --> 01:03:20,622 May I have your attention, please. 1744 01:03:20,666 --> 01:03:23,147 Friends of the Emerald Educational Trust, 1745 01:03:23,190 --> 01:03:23,843 thank you for coming tonight. 1746 01:03:25,105 --> 01:03:26,150 Every year, 1747 01:03:26,193 --> 01:03:27,760 you spread Christmas joy 1748 01:03:27,804 --> 01:03:29,544 to hard-working teachers and students 1749 01:03:29,588 --> 01:03:30,676 across the nation. 1750 01:03:30,719 --> 01:03:33,374 Recently, a friend taught me 1751 01:03:33,418 --> 01:03:35,028 that we all have 1752 01:03:35,072 --> 01:03:37,378 a responsibility to lead by example, 1753 01:03:37,422 --> 01:03:39,641 and I am going to do my best tonight. 1754 01:03:41,034 --> 01:03:42,514 Ready, kids? 1755 01:03:42,557 --> 01:03:44,429 [cheering and applause] 1756 01:03:59,574 --> 01:04:01,707 ♪ Jolly old St. Nicholas 1757 01:04:01,750 --> 01:04:04,275 ♪ Lean your ear this way 1758 01:04:04,318 --> 01:04:06,668 ♪ Don't you tell a single soul 1759 01:04:06,712 --> 01:04:09,236 ♪ What I'm going to say 1760 01:04:09,280 --> 01:04:11,673 ♪ Christmas Eve is coming soon 1761 01:04:11,717 --> 01:04:14,241 ♪ Now, you dear old man 1762 01:04:14,285 --> 01:04:16,635 ♪ Whisper what you'll bring to me ♪ 1763 01:04:16,678 --> 01:04:19,464 ♪ Tell me if you can 1764 01:04:19,507 --> 01:04:21,553 ♪ When the clock is striking twelve ♪ 1765 01:04:21,596 --> 01:04:24,121 ♪ When I'm fast asleep 1766 01:04:24,164 --> 01:04:26,601 ♪ Down the chimney broad and black ♪ 1767 01:04:26,645 --> 01:04:29,126 ♪ With your pack you'll creep 1768 01:04:29,169 --> 01:04:31,432 ♪ All the stockings you will find ♪ 1769 01:04:31,476 --> 01:04:34,305 ♪ Hanging in a row 1770 01:04:34,348 --> 01:04:36,394 ♪ Mine will be the shortest one ♪ 1771 01:04:36,437 --> 01:04:39,136 ♪ You'll be sure to know 1772 01:04:39,179 --> 01:04:41,529 ♪ Johnny wants a pair of skates ♪ 1773 01:04:41,573 --> 01:04:43,923 ♪ Suzie wants a dolly 1774 01:04:43,967 --> 01:04:46,795 ♪ Nellie wants a story book 1775 01:04:46,839 --> 01:04:48,797 ♪ She thinks dolls are folly 1776 01:04:48,841 --> 01:04:49,973 ♪ As for me 1777 01:04:50,016 --> 01:04:51,539 ♪ I must say 1778 01:04:51,583 --> 01:04:54,020 ♪ On this special night 1779 01:04:54,064 --> 01:04:56,457 ♪ Choose for me dear Old Saint Nick ♪ 1780 01:04:56,501 --> 01:04:58,807 ♪ What you think is right 1781 01:04:58,851 --> 01:05:01,158 [applause and cheering] 1782 01:05:06,554 --> 01:05:08,295 That was a once-in-a-lifetime experience, 1783 01:05:08,339 --> 01:05:09,644 and, Riley, you were amazing. 1784 01:05:09,688 --> 01:05:11,081 Thank you, Darcy. 1785 01:05:11,124 --> 01:05:11,995 I never would have been brave enough to do this 1786 01:05:12,038 --> 01:05:12,909 without you. 1787 01:05:22,570 --> 01:05:23,615 Excuse me. 1788 01:05:23,658 --> 01:05:26,052 You were incredible! 1789 01:05:26,096 --> 01:05:28,185 Well, I had a little help in triumphing. 1790 01:05:28,228 --> 01:05:29,229 Mm-hmm. 1791 01:05:30,491 --> 01:05:31,928 Not the only dancer, I see. 1792 01:05:33,146 --> 01:05:34,713 Credit where credit is due. 1793 01:05:34,756 --> 01:05:36,758 I could not have done what you did tonight. 1794 01:05:36,802 --> 01:05:38,935 You put me up to it! 1795 01:05:38,978 --> 01:05:40,327 That doesn't mean I could have done it. 1796 01:05:40,371 --> 01:05:41,415 I don't know about that. 1797 01:05:43,330 --> 01:05:45,071 You've been full of surprises from the start, Glen Goodman. 1798 01:05:45,115 --> 01:05:45,942 Like what? 1799 01:05:48,074 --> 01:05:49,815 Like... 1800 01:05:49,858 --> 01:05:53,253 I didn't expect a "no" guy to be the harbinger of Santa. 1801 01:05:53,297 --> 01:05:56,039 Well, your enthusiasm is very infectious. 1802 01:05:56,082 --> 01:05:58,998 Or for the "no" guy sent to enforce boundaries 1803 01:05:59,042 --> 01:06:01,261 to become our biggest cheerleader. 1804 01:06:01,305 --> 01:06:02,915 You made it pretty hard to stay impartial. 1805 01:06:02,959 --> 01:06:06,005 I know William Austin wasn't ready, 1806 01:06:06,049 --> 01:06:08,181 but it's the 10th anniversary. 1807 01:06:08,225 --> 01:06:09,791 Somebody should speak. 1808 01:06:11,315 --> 01:06:12,316 It's a little late 1809 01:06:12,359 --> 01:06:14,231 for one more high-profile guest-- 1810 01:06:14,274 --> 01:06:17,321 Oh, I'm sure we could invite someone 1811 01:06:17,364 --> 01:06:20,019 with charm, vision, charisma 1812 01:06:20,063 --> 01:06:21,281 closer than we think. 1813 01:06:24,154 --> 01:06:25,894 No, no, no, no. No. Not happening. 1814 01:06:25,938 --> 01:06:27,200 Mm-mm. 1815 01:06:27,244 --> 01:06:29,246 Come on, when you told me your story, 1816 01:06:29,289 --> 01:06:31,378 you are the perfect person to speak for AI tonight. 1817 01:06:32,901 --> 01:06:33,990 You really believe in me that much? 1818 01:06:35,556 --> 01:06:36,818 Absolutely. 1819 01:06:41,736 --> 01:06:42,737 Okay. 1820 01:06:42,781 --> 01:06:43,869 Yeah? 1821 01:06:43,912 --> 01:06:44,957 Yeah, yeah. I'll do it. 1822 01:06:45,001 --> 01:06:46,132 [gasps] 1823 01:06:46,176 --> 01:06:47,003 Let me just go find Riley. 1824 01:06:47,046 --> 01:06:48,830 Amazing! 1825 01:06:48,874 --> 01:06:50,136 You are amazing! 1826 01:06:56,055 --> 01:06:57,143 For triumph. 1827 01:07:03,280 --> 01:07:05,021 It is my great pleasure 1828 01:07:05,064 --> 01:07:07,284 to introduce, on behalf of Austin, Inc., 1829 01:07:07,327 --> 01:07:09,938 our Vice President of Communications, 1830 01:07:09,982 --> 01:07:11,157 Glen Goodman! 1831 01:07:11,201 --> 01:07:12,680 [applause] 1832 01:07:18,034 --> 01:07:18,904 You know, for the past three weeks, 1833 01:07:18,947 --> 01:07:20,514 I have had the pleasure 1834 01:07:20,558 --> 01:07:21,689 of watching this foundation at work. 1835 01:07:23,256 --> 01:07:25,302 And what I have seen has absolutely blown me away. 1836 01:07:27,956 --> 01:07:28,957 I... 1837 01:07:35,312 --> 01:07:38,054 See, I was an at-risk student in a low-income neighborhood 1838 01:07:38,097 --> 01:07:39,142 before I was adopted at 10 years old. 1839 01:07:40,273 --> 01:07:42,058 I was personally saved 1840 01:07:42,101 --> 01:07:45,148 by the dedication and the generosity of teachers 1841 01:07:45,191 --> 01:07:47,019 making twice the impact 1842 01:07:47,063 --> 01:07:48,455 with half the budget of other schools. 1843 01:07:48,499 --> 01:07:51,110 Everything that I have now 1844 01:07:51,154 --> 01:07:53,025 is because of what they so selflessly gave, 1845 01:07:53,069 --> 01:07:54,896 and I am so proud to be here tonight, 1846 01:07:54,940 --> 01:07:56,681 celebrating teachers and their students. 1847 01:07:58,117 --> 01:08:00,554 [applause] 1848 01:08:03,166 --> 01:08:04,428 You know, I'd like to pull the curtain back 1849 01:08:04,471 --> 01:08:06,125 and show you some of 1850 01:08:06,169 --> 01:08:07,996 the hard-working people from Emerald Educational Trust. 1851 01:08:09,389 --> 01:08:11,217 Jackie Crowe, could you please come up here? 1852 01:08:12,436 --> 01:08:14,394 [applause] 1853 01:08:17,789 --> 01:08:20,226 The brilliance of Jackie cannot be overstated... 1854 01:08:20,270 --> 01:08:21,575 or contained. 1855 01:08:24,187 --> 01:08:25,362 For the fun you had tonight, 1856 01:08:25,405 --> 01:08:27,015 you can thank our director of policy, 1857 01:08:27,059 --> 01:08:28,365 Bridget Tinsley. 1858 01:08:28,408 --> 01:08:29,888 Dr. Tinsley, could you please come up? 1859 01:08:29,931 --> 01:08:31,585 [applause and cheering] 1860 01:08:35,198 --> 01:08:36,895 She is the beating heart of this foundation. 1861 01:08:36,938 --> 01:08:38,679 [applause and cheering] 1862 01:08:38,723 --> 01:08:40,116 Mr. Riley Lyons! 1863 01:08:41,769 --> 01:08:43,119 [applause and cheering] 1864 01:08:45,208 --> 01:08:46,905 There's no doubting Riley's talent after tonight, 1865 01:08:46,948 --> 01:08:49,168 but what has impressed me most... 1866 01:08:49,212 --> 01:08:51,214 would have been his courage. 1867 01:08:51,257 --> 01:08:52,911 He fights for these kids with every fiber of his being. 1868 01:08:52,954 --> 01:08:55,435 [applause and cheering] 1869 01:08:57,481 --> 01:08:58,612 Finally... 1870 01:09:00,136 --> 01:09:01,267 a big thank you to Miss Darcy Gale. 1871 01:09:03,530 --> 01:09:04,270 Darcy, could you come up? 1872 01:09:06,359 --> 01:09:08,274 [applause and cheering] 1873 01:09:12,191 --> 01:09:13,845 She graciously offered 1874 01:09:13,888 --> 01:09:15,760 three weeks of pro-bono work 1875 01:09:15,803 --> 01:09:17,283 during our most important season, 1876 01:09:17,327 --> 01:09:19,067 Christmas. 1877 01:09:19,111 --> 01:09:21,113 Now, when she got here from Kansas City, 1878 01:09:21,157 --> 01:09:22,419 we weren't really sure what to expect. 1879 01:09:24,943 --> 01:09:26,074 But she helped each one of us reconnect 1880 01:09:26,118 --> 01:09:27,163 with our sense of wonder, 1881 01:09:27,206 --> 01:09:29,121 heart, 1882 01:09:29,165 --> 01:09:29,991 and courage. 1883 01:09:32,080 --> 01:09:33,691 And I am so proud to announce 1884 01:09:33,734 --> 01:09:35,214 that Gumm PR and Darcy Gale 1885 01:09:35,258 --> 01:09:36,476 will be handling 1886 01:09:36,520 --> 01:09:38,174 all of AI's publicity moving forward. 1887 01:09:38,217 --> 01:09:40,088 [applause] 1888 01:09:42,787 --> 01:09:43,657 Glen, they're gonna fire you. 1889 01:09:45,181 --> 01:09:46,007 No, they won't. 1890 01:09:47,357 --> 01:09:48,575 I'm sorry. 1891 01:09:52,100 --> 01:09:52,927 You know, Darcy once told me 1892 01:09:52,971 --> 01:09:53,928 that great leadership 1893 01:09:53,972 --> 01:09:54,799 requires empathy, 1894 01:09:54,842 --> 01:09:56,627 vision, 1895 01:09:56,670 --> 01:09:57,671 and transparency. 1896 01:10:00,631 --> 01:10:02,937 And in the spirit of transparency, 1897 01:10:02,981 --> 01:10:05,679 I must confess that... 1898 01:10:05,723 --> 01:10:06,854 I am not Glen Goodman. 1899 01:10:10,380 --> 01:10:12,469 I am William Austin, CEO of Austin, Inc. 1900 01:10:12,512 --> 01:10:15,254 and founder of the Emerald Educational Trust, 1901 01:10:15,298 --> 01:10:16,429 and I could not be prouder 1902 01:10:16,473 --> 01:10:17,778 of this charity 1903 01:10:17,822 --> 01:10:18,997 and the students 1904 01:10:19,040 --> 01:10:20,346 and the teachers that it supports. 1905 01:10:20,390 --> 01:10:21,695 Thank you all so much. 1906 01:10:21,739 --> 01:10:23,654 Merry Christmas! 1907 01:10:23,697 --> 01:10:24,698 [applause and cheering] 1908 01:10:35,013 --> 01:10:36,144 Darcy. 1909 01:10:40,192 --> 01:10:41,324 Say something. 1910 01:10:43,891 --> 01:10:45,110 I... 1911 01:10:45,153 --> 01:10:46,981 am upset... 1912 01:10:47,025 --> 01:10:48,113 I deserve that. 1913 01:10:48,156 --> 01:10:50,202 ...at myself for not catching on. 1914 01:10:50,246 --> 01:10:51,421 I thought I was smarter than that. 1915 01:10:51,464 --> 01:10:53,466 Oh, it was a very carefully-guarded secret. 1916 01:10:53,510 --> 01:10:55,294 I am upset that I allowed my heart 1917 01:10:55,338 --> 01:10:57,253 to get tangled up in someone else's games? 1918 01:10:57,296 --> 01:10:58,950 Insecurities. 1919 01:10:58,993 --> 01:11:00,430 For once, I had the courage 1920 01:11:00,473 --> 01:11:02,649 to throw myself out of my comfort zone, 1921 01:11:02,693 --> 01:11:04,129 and it was... 1922 01:11:04,172 --> 01:11:05,304 it was for nothing. 1923 01:11:05,348 --> 01:11:06,827 No, no. It wasn't for nothing-- 1924 01:11:06,871 --> 01:11:07,959 It was all a lie. 1925 01:11:11,745 --> 01:11:13,312 I have spent the past decade hiding. 1926 01:11:15,488 --> 01:11:17,229 Trying to keep my head down 1927 01:11:17,273 --> 01:11:18,752 while I tried to keep my father's legacy alive. 1928 01:11:20,537 --> 01:11:22,669 I think I've probably spent my whole life hiding, 1929 01:11:22,713 --> 01:11:24,018 trying to shield myself 1930 01:11:24,062 --> 01:11:25,977 from a world that didn't seem fair. 1931 01:11:26,020 --> 01:11:27,065 Or good. 1932 01:11:27,108 --> 01:11:28,371 Or trustworthy. 1933 01:11:30,155 --> 01:11:32,636 This is the first time I've been just... 1934 01:11:32,679 --> 01:11:33,724 William. 1935 01:11:33,767 --> 01:11:35,378 But you weren't William-- 1936 01:11:35,421 --> 01:11:37,118 No, it wasn't my name, but it was me. 1937 01:11:38,729 --> 01:11:40,208 I hope the world gets to know 1938 01:11:40,252 --> 01:11:42,080 the person I met these past few weeks. 1939 01:11:44,038 --> 01:11:44,778 He's a person worth knowing. 1940 01:11:48,216 --> 01:11:50,044 And I'm very grateful 1941 01:11:50,088 --> 01:11:53,004 you think I'm worthy of the job, but... 1942 01:11:53,047 --> 01:11:54,614 I'm referring the account to the New York office. 1943 01:11:55,920 --> 01:11:56,703 Darcy, please, please don't do this. 1944 01:12:01,142 --> 01:12:02,405 Do you want to know how I feel? 1945 01:12:04,885 --> 01:12:05,973 I feel hurt. 1946 01:12:11,588 --> 01:12:12,458 Merry Christmas, William. 1947 01:12:23,382 --> 01:12:27,343 [♪♪] 1948 01:12:30,084 --> 01:12:31,608 If you have a secret crime-fighting identity, 1949 01:12:31,651 --> 01:12:32,609 tell me now. 1950 01:12:34,959 --> 01:12:36,047 Not a chance. 1951 01:12:36,090 --> 01:12:38,092 Dogs are always genuine. 1952 01:12:46,623 --> 01:12:51,018 And in 5... 4... 3... 2... 1953 01:12:51,062 --> 01:12:52,411 [door opens] 1954 01:12:52,455 --> 01:12:54,152 The conquering hero returns! 1955 01:12:54,195 --> 01:12:55,066 -Hi! -Hi. 1956 01:12:56,328 --> 01:12:58,025 Darcy, I'm so glad you're back! 1957 01:12:58,069 --> 01:12:59,200 Oh, thanks, Clara. 1958 01:13:00,463 --> 01:13:02,203 -Hey, you're back! -Back! 1959 01:13:02,247 --> 01:13:03,553 Did you bring us anything cool from Connecticut? 1960 01:13:03,596 --> 01:13:04,510 No! 1961 01:13:07,600 --> 01:13:09,123 You just sit back and relax. 1962 01:13:09,167 --> 01:13:10,734 You're so sweet. 1963 01:13:10,777 --> 01:13:13,040 Welcome home, honey. 1964 01:13:15,391 --> 01:13:16,435 Well? How was the trip? 1965 01:13:18,698 --> 01:13:20,483 Well, let's just say there's no place like home. 1966 01:13:23,355 --> 01:13:24,661 Here, have a glass, everyone. 1967 01:13:26,358 --> 01:13:27,446 You're welcome. 1968 01:13:36,368 --> 01:13:37,543 You're awfully quiet. 1969 01:13:39,153 --> 01:13:40,067 I'm just tired from traveling. 1970 01:13:41,634 --> 01:13:43,027 If anything, there's no filter when you're tired. 1971 01:13:45,508 --> 01:13:47,161 We saw the speech on the news. 1972 01:13:48,511 --> 01:13:49,512 He seemed like a nice young man. 1973 01:13:49,555 --> 01:13:51,296 Oh, he seemed like a lot of things. 1974 01:13:51,339 --> 01:13:53,080 This can't be the first time 1975 01:13:53,124 --> 01:13:54,647 a client has withheld information. 1976 01:13:54,691 --> 01:13:56,040 Oh, not something this large. 1977 01:13:57,520 --> 01:13:59,609 I just don't get it. 1978 01:13:59,652 --> 01:14:01,785 I mean, you were so excited about this job, 1979 01:14:01,828 --> 01:14:03,177 and you put so much on the line for it, 1980 01:14:03,221 --> 01:14:04,309 and you got it... 1981 01:14:04,352 --> 01:14:05,353 It's about client trust. 1982 01:14:07,138 --> 01:14:09,357 I knew that William Austin was media-resistant, 1983 01:14:09,401 --> 01:14:10,837 but I didn't think he would... 1984 01:14:10,881 --> 01:14:11,969 I mean, if I had known the whole time, 1985 01:14:12,012 --> 01:14:12,752 do you think I would have... 1986 01:14:14,798 --> 01:14:16,452 I just can't believe I fell for that. 1987 01:14:18,628 --> 01:14:19,585 Fell for that... 1988 01:14:21,108 --> 01:14:22,022 or him? 1989 01:14:24,111 --> 01:14:27,767 [♪♪] 1990 01:14:35,253 --> 01:14:36,210 Welcome back! 1991 01:14:36,254 --> 01:14:37,864 How are you doing? 1992 01:14:37,908 --> 01:14:38,909 You feel good about your decision? 1993 01:14:38,952 --> 01:14:40,519 Yes. I feel good. 1994 01:14:40,563 --> 01:14:41,302 [computer call alert sounds] 1995 01:14:44,392 --> 01:14:45,263 Hey, Jackie! 1996 01:14:47,526 --> 01:14:49,093 Hi. 1997 01:14:49,136 --> 01:14:49,963 Can we talk through a foundation P.R. issue? 1998 01:14:50,007 --> 01:14:50,877 Of course! 1999 01:14:53,314 --> 01:14:54,881 Oh, hi! 2000 01:14:54,925 --> 01:14:56,404 It's so good to see all your faces! 2001 01:14:56,448 --> 01:14:57,841 We miss you! How are you doing? 2002 01:14:57,884 --> 01:14:59,451 I'm okay. 2003 01:15:00,713 --> 01:15:01,671 What's the P.R. issue? 2004 01:15:01,714 --> 01:15:03,150 Oh, we have a problem 2005 01:15:03,194 --> 01:15:04,543 with you not taking your dream P.R. job. 2006 01:15:04,587 --> 01:15:05,588 [Bridget] And we know that the reveal 2007 01:15:05,631 --> 01:15:07,328 must have really hurt you. 2008 01:15:07,372 --> 01:15:08,547 And I know it must be scary 2009 01:15:08,591 --> 01:15:10,027 to take the leap to a big city-- 2010 01:15:10,070 --> 01:15:11,332 But we refuse to let William Austin 2011 01:15:11,376 --> 01:15:13,726 or anything else stand in your way. 2012 01:15:13,770 --> 01:15:15,162 Thanks, you guys. 2013 01:15:16,599 --> 01:15:18,775 Yeah, I've been thinking about 2014 01:15:18,818 --> 01:15:20,298 why I was reaching for that job. 2015 01:15:20,341 --> 01:15:21,865 I felt like I'd been playing it small, 2016 01:15:21,908 --> 01:15:23,649 and I needed something big to validate me. 2017 01:15:23,693 --> 01:15:25,216 I wish we'd been friends before. 2018 01:15:25,259 --> 01:15:26,565 I would have told you 2019 01:15:26,609 --> 01:15:27,871 to speak more kindly to yourself. 2020 01:15:27,914 --> 01:15:29,699 The real work, 2021 01:15:29,742 --> 01:15:31,483 the work that changes the world for the better, 2022 01:15:31,527 --> 01:15:33,224 doesn't usually win fancy awards, 2023 01:15:33,267 --> 01:15:35,574 and most of the world will never see it, 2024 01:15:35,618 --> 01:15:37,924 but people like me and Jackie and Riley... 2025 01:15:37,968 --> 01:15:39,186 and you... 2026 01:15:39,230 --> 01:15:40,448 we do it anyway. 2027 01:15:40,492 --> 01:15:41,624 That's who you are, Darcy. 2028 01:15:42,973 --> 01:15:45,279 You're right. 2029 01:15:45,323 --> 01:15:47,499 And I believe in AI's mission. 2030 01:15:47,543 --> 01:15:48,587 But the thought 2031 01:15:48,631 --> 01:15:50,241 of leaving home for good-- 2032 01:15:50,284 --> 01:15:52,069 I don't know, it just makes my chest ache. 2033 01:15:52,112 --> 01:15:54,550 Maybe you're scared to march 2034 01:15:54,593 --> 01:15:56,203 to the beat of your own drum-- 2035 01:15:56,247 --> 01:15:57,422 but that doesn't sound like the Darcy I know. 2036 01:15:57,465 --> 01:15:59,119 Mm-mm. 2037 01:15:59,163 --> 01:16:00,599 [Jackie] Maybe you could ask to work from home, 2038 01:16:00,643 --> 01:16:02,862 or split your time between there and here, 2039 01:16:02,906 --> 01:16:04,342 or partner up 2040 01:16:04,385 --> 01:16:05,735 with someone from the New York office, or... 2041 01:16:05,778 --> 01:16:06,692 I should have known 2042 01:16:06,736 --> 01:16:07,954 you'd give me 2043 01:16:07,998 --> 01:16:08,868 a million possibilities to consider. 2044 01:16:11,479 --> 01:16:13,046 But they are solutions to the wrong problem, 2045 01:16:13,090 --> 01:16:14,004 am I right? 2046 01:16:18,051 --> 01:16:19,400 All in all, 2047 01:16:19,444 --> 01:16:22,012 I would say that we are in an excellent position 2048 01:16:22,055 --> 01:16:23,666 closing out Q4. 2049 01:16:27,191 --> 01:16:28,061 William? 2050 01:16:31,761 --> 01:16:33,458 Yeah. Sounds good. 2051 01:16:33,501 --> 01:16:34,328 Great work. 2052 01:16:37,418 --> 01:16:38,594 You know, 2053 01:16:38,637 --> 01:16:39,899 I don't think I've ever been as nervous 2054 01:16:39,943 --> 01:16:43,294 as I was when you took to the stage at the gala. 2055 01:16:43,337 --> 01:16:44,730 You were incredible, 2056 01:16:44,774 --> 01:16:46,993 and your father would have been so very proud. 2057 01:16:48,473 --> 01:16:49,387 Thank you. 2058 01:16:52,695 --> 01:16:55,393 And I am happy to admit that I was wrong about Darcy, 2059 01:16:55,436 --> 01:16:56,612 and I'm glad 2060 01:16:56,655 --> 01:16:58,396 that we are moving forward with her. 2061 01:16:58,439 --> 01:16:59,919 Well, Gumm will be handling our PR, 2062 01:16:59,963 --> 01:17:00,920 but Darcy's turned down the position. 2063 01:17:02,313 --> 01:17:03,531 Well, that's unacceptable. 2064 01:17:03,575 --> 01:17:04,924 You have to convince her otherwise. 2065 01:17:07,884 --> 01:17:09,102 I had no idea she'd made such an impression. 2066 01:17:11,757 --> 01:17:13,716 Well, you know how much 2067 01:17:13,759 --> 01:17:16,022 I respected and admired your father. 2068 01:17:17,633 --> 01:17:19,025 Darcy helped me realize 2069 01:17:19,069 --> 01:17:21,898 I've worked harder to uphold George's vision 2070 01:17:21,941 --> 01:17:23,464 than to help you find your own. 2071 01:17:25,292 --> 01:17:26,119 What vision? 2072 01:17:29,427 --> 01:17:30,297 The article was right. 2073 01:17:32,735 --> 01:17:33,605 I'm no George Austin. 2074 01:17:33,649 --> 01:17:34,954 No. 2075 01:17:37,043 --> 01:17:39,437 And thank goodness for that. 2076 01:17:39,480 --> 01:17:41,482 George saw the future very clearly, 2077 01:17:41,526 --> 01:17:42,962 but he didn't see how people fit into it. 2078 01:17:44,181 --> 01:17:44,921 But you do. 2079 01:17:46,052 --> 01:17:47,575 George was a visionary... 2080 01:17:47,619 --> 01:17:48,794 but you are a leader... 2081 01:17:50,274 --> 01:17:51,667 and it's time to be true to yourself. 2082 01:17:52,885 --> 01:17:54,844 To lead how you want... 2083 01:17:54,887 --> 01:17:55,714 wherever you want... 2084 01:17:57,455 --> 01:17:58,674 ...and with whomever you want. 2085 01:18:00,240 --> 01:18:01,241 Thank you. That means a lot. 2086 01:18:03,287 --> 01:18:04,897 Do I have to spell it out for you? 2087 01:18:06,290 --> 01:18:07,508 Go. Go find her. 2088 01:18:07,552 --> 01:18:09,597 Win her back. 2089 01:18:09,641 --> 01:18:11,034 Go find her. Fly! 2090 01:18:11,077 --> 01:18:12,165 Fly! 2091 01:18:25,309 --> 01:18:26,136 I'm so sorry. 2092 01:18:27,964 --> 01:18:29,139 I shouldn't have lied to you. 2093 01:18:33,230 --> 01:18:36,320 I can't tell you how lonely it has been, 2094 01:18:36,363 --> 01:18:38,278 being surrounded by people who see my father's legacy 2095 01:18:38,322 --> 01:18:39,627 but don't see me. 2096 01:18:39,671 --> 01:18:42,369 It was safer to protect myself. 2097 01:18:44,502 --> 01:18:45,503 I have found a million reasons 2098 01:18:45,546 --> 01:18:46,722 to keep myself smaller than I am. 2099 01:18:48,288 --> 01:18:49,376 I think you get that. 2100 01:18:53,206 --> 01:18:55,339 I was a "no" guy. 2101 01:18:57,384 --> 01:18:58,821 I didn't realize what I was missing 2102 01:18:58,864 --> 01:18:59,735 until you dropped into my life... 2103 01:19:01,388 --> 01:19:03,739 treated everyone like family... 2104 01:19:03,782 --> 01:19:04,696 with your ability to see through it all. 2105 01:19:06,829 --> 01:19:07,743 And you did see through it. 2106 01:19:11,050 --> 01:19:12,399 You see a version of me that I can't even see. 2107 01:19:15,402 --> 01:19:16,664 And that's the man that I want to be. 2108 01:19:19,929 --> 01:19:20,886 Wow. 2109 01:19:22,845 --> 01:19:23,976 That was really sweet... 2110 01:19:24,020 --> 01:19:26,413 and... 2111 01:19:26,457 --> 01:19:27,893 I want to talk, but it's Christmas Eve-- 2112 01:19:29,939 --> 01:19:31,375 I thought it would be kind of romantic-- 2113 01:19:31,418 --> 01:19:32,550 No, no. 2114 01:19:32,593 --> 01:19:34,334 I mean, there is a cavalry of relatives 2115 01:19:34,378 --> 01:19:35,683 that are gonna be here any minute, 2116 01:19:35,727 --> 01:19:36,989 and you just-- you have to get out of here. 2117 01:19:37,033 --> 01:19:37,947 I'd love to meet your family-- 2118 01:19:37,990 --> 01:19:39,078 No, no, no. 2119 01:19:39,122 --> 01:19:41,124 I want to talk, and we will talk, 2120 01:19:41,167 --> 01:19:42,342 but you have to get out of here! I want to talk, we will talk-- 2121 01:19:42,386 --> 01:19:44,083 Oh! You must be Glen! 2122 01:19:47,304 --> 01:19:48,348 Or William, is it? 2123 01:19:50,873 --> 01:19:54,224 My gosh! How exciting having you here for Christmas! 2124 01:19:54,267 --> 01:19:56,443 -Hello. -Hi. 2125 01:19:56,487 --> 01:19:57,401 -It's very nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you. 2126 01:19:57,444 --> 01:20:01,361 [♪♪] 2127 01:20:04,756 --> 01:20:06,105 [indistinct conversation] 2128 01:20:15,636 --> 01:20:17,116 Do you need anything, Gwilliam? 2129 01:20:20,424 --> 01:20:21,468 No, I'm great. Thanks. 2130 01:20:33,176 --> 01:20:34,133 Do you mind if I join you? 2131 01:20:36,309 --> 01:20:37,397 Please. 2132 01:20:40,748 --> 01:20:42,489 You know... 2133 01:20:42,533 --> 01:20:43,882 I thought you were 2134 01:20:43,926 --> 01:20:47,538 this mysterious, larger-than-life figure. 2135 01:20:47,581 --> 01:20:50,323 The great and powerful Austin. 2136 01:20:50,367 --> 01:20:52,499 I was afraid, if I ever met you, 2137 01:20:52,543 --> 01:20:53,849 I would feel so small. 2138 01:20:56,416 --> 01:20:58,418 But you didn't turn out to be any of the things I thought. 2139 01:20:59,593 --> 01:21:00,768 Nope. 2140 01:21:00,812 --> 01:21:03,075 Just a man behind the curtain. 2141 01:21:03,119 --> 01:21:04,772 A very flawed man. 2142 01:21:05,991 --> 01:21:08,602 Yes. 2143 01:21:08,646 --> 01:21:09,777 But also a caring man. 2144 01:21:10,953 --> 01:21:12,693 You're very generous, 2145 01:21:12,737 --> 01:21:14,608 and stubborn, 2146 01:21:14,652 --> 01:21:17,698 and brilliant, 2147 01:21:17,742 --> 01:21:19,135 and compassionate, 2148 01:21:19,178 --> 01:21:20,701 and funny, 2149 01:21:20,745 --> 01:21:23,008 and all kinds of other juxtapositions 2150 01:21:23,052 --> 01:21:23,966 that made me fall for you. 2151 01:21:26,403 --> 01:21:28,448 Well, let's not just breeze past that... 2152 01:21:28,492 --> 01:21:31,582 But you're remaking AI to be truer to your values, 2153 01:21:31,625 --> 01:21:33,105 and I have to stay true to mine. 2154 01:21:35,368 --> 01:21:37,109 It took going all the way across the country 2155 01:21:37,153 --> 01:21:40,199 to realize that I wasn't stuck before-- 2156 01:21:40,243 --> 01:21:41,331 I was planted. 2157 01:21:42,506 --> 01:21:43,768 I love my roots, 2158 01:21:43,811 --> 01:21:44,943 I love what I've grown here. 2159 01:21:46,379 --> 01:21:48,642 And, yes, the occasional adventure is fun, 2160 01:21:48,686 --> 01:21:49,556 but... 2161 01:21:51,689 --> 01:21:52,908 my home is here. 2162 01:21:55,388 --> 01:21:56,563 I'm sorry if that's a deal breaker. 2163 01:22:01,481 --> 01:22:03,788 You know, we had all sorts of great options 2164 01:22:03,831 --> 01:22:05,616 for our second headquarters, 2165 01:22:05,659 --> 01:22:06,922 but I just-- 2166 01:22:06,965 --> 01:22:08,184 I couldn't get this voice out of my head. 2167 01:22:08,227 --> 01:22:11,013 It kept saying, "Kansas City. Kansas City." 2168 01:22:13,015 --> 01:22:14,494 You do have a great tech-startup scene. 2169 01:22:14,538 --> 01:22:16,932 -Oh, we do! -Mm-hmm. 2170 01:22:16,975 --> 01:22:18,977 And bringing jobs to a mid-size city would be-- 2171 01:22:19,021 --> 01:22:20,152 A brilliant PR move. Mm-hmm. 2172 01:22:20,196 --> 01:22:21,240 That's what our Gumm rep said. 2173 01:22:21,284 --> 01:22:22,415 Right? 2174 01:22:26,115 --> 01:22:27,594 Right. 2175 01:22:30,032 --> 01:22:32,338 AI does have a communications issue 2176 01:22:32,382 --> 01:22:33,861 I was hoping you could weigh in on? 2177 01:22:33,905 --> 01:22:36,125 We need a new VP of Communications. 2178 01:22:36,168 --> 01:22:37,430 Last guy was a total flake. 2179 01:22:39,911 --> 01:22:41,434 Someone that has a relationship with Gumm would be good. 2180 01:22:42,958 --> 01:22:44,133 Doesn't mind traveling now and again 2181 01:22:44,176 --> 01:22:45,264 to our global clientele. 2182 01:22:47,136 --> 01:22:48,702 Also, if... 2183 01:22:48,746 --> 01:22:50,139 if it's soon... 2184 01:22:50,182 --> 01:22:52,010 you just don't want to work with me, or... 2185 01:22:53,925 --> 01:22:55,100 It would be based here, right? 2186 01:22:55,144 --> 01:22:56,275 Absolutely. 2187 01:23:00,062 --> 01:23:01,280 And you would be here? 2188 01:23:01,324 --> 01:23:02,455 Of course. 2189 01:23:04,457 --> 01:23:06,024 I've heard there's no place like Kansas City. 2190 01:23:08,896 --> 01:23:10,028 There's no place like home. 2191 01:23:12,248 --> 01:23:13,249 Merry Christmas, Darcy. 2192 01:23:14,772 --> 01:23:16,078 Merry Christmas, William. 2193 01:23:21,344 --> 01:23:25,565 [♪♪]