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♪ Or if the snow forgets to fall ♪
♪ As long as we're together
♪ We've got it all
♪ You light me up with your holiday smile ♪
♪ Your peppermint kisses linger all the while ♪
♪ We're hand in hand
♪ In a wonderland in a snow globe state of mind ♪
♪ I love yule tidings with you
Absolutely, I'll get those contracts sent over ASAP.
Oh, and happy holidays.
♪ In a magical Christmas mood
♪ Everything's better in the cozy up weather ♪
♪ Nothing else I'd rather do
♪ Than spend December yuletiding with you... ♪
Ah, morning, Sarah.
You pulling double shifts again?
Yeah.
You need this more than I do.
You are a coffee angel.
I prefer caffeine queen.
♪ Then here with you making new mistletoe memories ♪
♪ Wrapping that string jingle bells ring ♪
♪ It's laughing and singing off key... ♪♪
"Dearest Sarah, I'm writing to wish you a peaceful and blessed Christmas season.
I trust your year has gone well and you are happy and healthy.
Exciting news from home,
Abram and I have welcomed a baby girl
with Abram's dark eyes and my nose.
I can already tell she's gonna be strong-willed and determined
as she refuses to be swaddled even on the coldest of days.
Know we think of you often.
Gott segen eich.
Your sister, Rachel."
Numbers from last quarter are in.
Okay, uh... not great.
Huh, not great was first quarter when we were down 15% over last year.
This is disastrous!
Cookbook sales are notoriously unstable.
The market will bounce back
once people get tired of reading someone's entire life story
before getting to the recipe at the end of the blog.
Maybe. But in the meantime,
we are losing shelf space in brick-and-mortar stores!
I need you to figure out how to retain it.
Oh, uh, now.
Uh, okay. Um...
Themed cookbooks.
Limited shelf life. What else?
Celebrity bakers.
Too expensive to contract.
Okay, give me the morning to brainstorm
and I will think of something.
Well, you'd better or we both may be looking for new jobs.
Darla, your family,
they own this business.
I think you're safe.
Hmm.
You know what my father did when he was handed the company from my grandma?
Fired her.
Figure this out, I'm begging you.
What's that?
Um... it's a... card from my family.
You never mentioned your family was Amish.
It never came up.
- Actually, this is perfect. - What is?
The Amish are known for their wonderful baking.
This is the answer to your problems.
An Amish cookbook?
Yeah, you must know wonderful recipes that you can compile.
And oh, include a section on baking secrets and...
I don't know, how to churn butter.
I actually don't know any recipes.
How is that possible?
You're a cookbook editor.
It's... ironic. I know.
Um, I never took to baking.
I burned everything I touched.
My sister actually banned me from the kitchen at one point.
Wait, your sister, she can bake.
Yeah, Rachel owns a very successful bakery in Kentucky.
Ah!
Perfect.
Go home for the holidays and get those recipes.
Uh, I-I can't do that.
I haven't been home in a very long time.
Plus, there are Amish recipes online.
We both know those aren't the real recipes.
Look, Sarah, it's your choice
but I can't sugarcoat the obvious.
If there is no cookbook for retailers to get excited about in the New Year,
there's no job.
So...
Okay.
Ugh!
♪ Come on everyone
♪ Let's have some fun
♪ Oh it's gonna be a wonderful Christmas ♪
♪ A tingle and a jingle those bells ♪
♪ It's gonna be a wonderful Christmas ♪
♪ I can tell...
♪ There is nothing better than all friends and family ♪
♪ Singing carols all together ♪
♪ Everyone say do re mi
♪ It's gonna be a wonderful Christmas this year ♪
Uh, I'm sorry, no outsiders allowed.
What would you call yourself then?
Uh...
a friend of the Amish.
I'm Johnathan's daughter, Sarah.
Sufficient proof for ya?
Um...
I... guess you may pass.
Sign's upside down, by the way.
♪ It's gonna be a wonderful Christmas this year ♪
Sarah!
You're home!
I thought it was about time I come and met my niece.
This is Hannah.
Hannah?
- After Mom. - Mm-hmm.
I just can't believe you're really home.
I should have written to you first.
It was kind of an impulsive, last minute thing.
It's okay that I'm here, right?
Of course. I'm just surprised, that's all.
In a good way.
Would you like to hold her?
I should probably get settled, you know, before Dad sees me.
It's too late.
Hmm.
Hey, Dad.
It's been a while.
Hmm.
It is good to have you home.
How long are you staying?
Through the holidays.
If that's okay.
Oh, you're more than welcome to stay as long as you like.
I was thinking I could help in the bakery while I'm here.
Hmm... the bakery.
Now, you do remember that place, right?
Aprons, rolling pins, the flour.
The bakery?
- I was not that bad. - Yeah.
I'll enjoy the company.
Well...
you're more than welcome to wear what you like here
but it's cold, so you're gonna freeze in that.
Why don't you get yourself settled.
We'll be around. Have some breakfast or somethin'.
I cannot believe you produce so much from this kitchen.
And all of this new equipment!
Is this allowed?
As long as we power it with the energy we create, it's fine.
But we need it to keep up with this demand.
This is our busiest time of the year.
Oh, well, in that case, thank goodness I am here.
- Oh. - To help you.
Oh, friendship bread.
You know, I look forward to this every year.
Thank you for always sending it.
It's not Christmas without it.
Who is that?
Dean Eriksen.
Dad's Englishman friend I told you about in my letters.
I...I guess when you said widower, I...
I pictured someone older.
Well, he's cute, but certainly not very handy, is he?
He tries.
His intentions are good.
Any kids?
One, Zoey, she's eight.
Gets along wonderfully with the Amish kids.
And I think they quite a different education from her.
Oh, I'm sure they do.
Were you gonna help or just look at the scenery all day?
No metal for sourdough.
Right.
Remind me again why?
Sourdough is acidic
so best to use wooden spoons and... glass bowls.
Got it.
Where are the recipes?
We... had a kitchen fire a few years ago.
Lost 'em all.
I bake from memory now.
There was a fire?
You didn't mention that in any of your letters.
I only tell you about the good things.
Is that...
the original Haney family heirloom sourdough starter?
Still the same one.
It miraculously survived the place.
That has to be, what, 60 years old?
Things around here are made to last.
Unlike the city,
where everything is just constantly changing.
But you enjoy living in Chicago?
Yes.
Of course.
And your job's going well?
Cookbook editing is... interesting.
No!
I am not dating anybody.
I didn't ask.
Your face did.
As long as you're happy, that's all that matters.
But you're not getting any younger.
Ah!
Look, it's not that I don't want a relationship.
I do. It's just...
it's hard to find someone.
In a city full of people?
It's hard to find the right someone.
Honestly, it's not even the men's fault.
I realize that I have impossible standards.
Such as?
I want a man who works hard,
but isn't a workaholic, for one.
Someone who could get through dinner
without checking their cell phone.
Someone who wants to go on walks with me and read.
Just you know, enjoy being in each other's company.
You know you just described an Amish man.
That is my problem.
This upbringing completely spoiled me.
Deliveries are done.
Hi, Sarah, nice to see you.
It is nice to see you, too.
I met your daughter.
She's really something.
Wait until you hear her howling at midnight.
Can I talk to you for a second?
Sure.
Is everything okay?
Yeah, it's fine.
You know, my Dutch is a little rusty but...
pretty sure he said that the Finley's bakery is closing?
It's true.
The Finleys are closing shop and retiring next year.
Unfortunately, they were a big source of revenue for us.
Have you been able to find a bakery to replace the business?
This isn't for you to worry about.
You're here this Christmas and I want to enjoy that.
The rest will figure itself out.
It always does.
Hi.
You must be Zoey.
You're Mr. Johnathan's other daughter, right?
I'm Sarah.
Why haven't I seen you before?
Well, I live in Chicago.
Why?
That's where I work.
What do you do?
I'm an editor.
Are you married?
Nope.
Have any kids?
Nope.
Are you Amish?
Um...
why aren't you in school?
I'm homeschooled.
That's a very nice drawing.
You're really talented.
I learned from my dad.
He draws pictures for books.
Dean Erikson.
Your dad is the illustrator for the Z's Adventure series.
Thought you could use some hot coffee.
Thanks.
Oh, sorry about earlier.
I didn't know your family was expecting you.
That's quite all right, 'cause they weren't.
It's nice to know someone's looking out for them.
How's it goin' out here?
Uh, well, you know, manual labor's not really my expertise.
Oh, you're kidding.
You're an illustrator, right?
I met Zoey.
She's quite the artist
and has a very bright future as an interrogator.
Sorry, she's all about the questions these days.
That's okay. It was really cute.
So, you're home for Christmas to visit your family?
Yeah.
Holidays, new baby.
Seemed like a good time to visit.
And that's okay? To come and go, I mean?
The Amish believe in the freedom of choice.
When we're 16, we're given this opportunity
to either commit to our faith
or go live among the Englishmen,
a life of our own choosing.
Rumspringa.
As long as you haven't made a vow of faith
and then broken it,
you're able to keep ties with your family.
You live in Chicago?
I'm actually in publishing, too.
So, I'm familiar with your bestselling children's series.
Um...
I-I should really get back to this.
- Oh, um... - Thanks for the coffee.
Yeah, thanks for helping out around here.
I'm not sure if I'm really a help or a hindrance.
- Huh. - I just really like it here.
The pace, the quiet.
It's really special.
Especially if you're coming in from the outside.
It's like all of the...
...noise stops.
You know, I was trying to convince Johnathan
to open the community up to outsiders.
I don't know if the leaders would go for that.
They're a very private group.
A little more conservative than a lot of the other Amish communities.
I just think there's so much we could learn from the Amish.
I totally agree with you.
Well, maybe while you're here,
you could help me try to convince them?
Oh.
Maybe.
I should really get back to this.
I'll head back to the bakery.
I'm sure Rachel's in a frenzy without me.
This pattern is one of my favorites.
- Would you like to help? - I shouldn't.
I haven't picked up a needle in years.
So, um...
Dean mentioned that he thought it might be a good idea
to open up our farm to outsiders.
For tours and visits.
That sort of thing.
He's mentioned it a few times.
So far, the community leaders have voted against it.
A lot of Amish families do it.
Yes.
It's not for us.
I understand that it hasn't been for us in the past
but I can't help but feel like now would be a very good time.
We-we could sell some of Rachel's desserts.
Maybe find a new middleman account to replace the Finleys.
Do you think so?
Could work.
There are bakeries in town we've never spoken to.
Yeah, it's... it's a lot to consider.
I mean, it's a lot of planning.
We could do it alongside the kids' Christmas concert.
Dad, you and Abram could show people around the farm,
and Rachel and I could set up a market stand.
Sell her baked goods.
Maybe even some quilts.
Dad... what do you think?
Hmm...
yeah, I'm not comfortable with any of this.
I mean, it almost feels like we're trying
to push out the boundaries of this community or something and...
I can tell ya, that's not gonna sit well with anybody.
We ask the other families to participate.
They can sell their goods.
It could be a true community event.
Mm-hmm.
All right, all right,
look, I'll...
I'll talk to the others, okay.
And there's no guarantee.
Just... I don't know.
May... maybe a trial run.
Guess what?
The community leaders have agreed to open up the community
for the kids' Christmas concert.
I've been working that angle for over a year with no luck.
What can I say? I'm persuasive.
It is just a trial run, though.
Well, it's a great start.
I hear she's in the concert.
Been practicing the songs all week.
She's usually pretty shy and quiet around other kids her age
but not here.
She mentioned she was homeschooled.
She's suffered from separation anxiety since her mom died.
How's it look?
Well, it looks like someone has been doing their homework.
Yeah, busted.
Your secret's safe with me.
Not such a morning person anymore?
4:30 is the middle of the night.
What do you think we should make?
Well, we need to showcase the bakery's offerings,
so I'm thinking a wide selection of traditional Amish desserts.
But we do need to keep it simple
so we can stay cost and time effective.
Our cherry pie is always a hit.
Is that vinegar?
It's the secret ingredient.
Ah, vinegar in cherry pie.
It's for future reference.
When did you get so into baking?
Tired of all the overprocessed food in the city...
I guess.
And speaking of food,
I am starving.
If you're going to force me to be awake this early,
I'm going to need to eat.
Mm!
You know,
I really wish this wasn't so time-consuming to make
because I would live on it.
Once you have the starter,
the process is easier.
I mean, anyone, even you, can make it.
That is a great idea!
We can give guests a little bit of the starter.
And instructions on how they can make the bread at home.
Do you think people would like that?
Oh, Rachel, they would love it!
Plus, it's a perfect takeaway gift from us.
Share our family's heirloom starter.
I like it.
If you could be any animal, what would you be?
I quite like being a human.
I'd be a walrus.
Really? Why?
They get to be on water and land,
they have long, sharp teeth,
they're fierce and powerful, and can swim really fast.
I don't know how to swim yet.
Oh, you need to learn.
It's an important life skill to have.
And if you're gonna be a walrus...
Makes sense. - Yeah.
Here ya go.
What does that mean?
Oh yeah,
it means to allow God
to guide and direct us with peace within our soul.
What's the worst sound you've ever heard?
I don't believe I have one.
This is mine.
Yep.
Okay.
That one there's mine, too.
Has she been following you around again?
Oh hey, yeah.
I like the company.
Miss Arabelle needs you for Nativity play rehearsal.
I'm one of the three wise men.
That seems fittin'.
I love you, Mr. Johnathan.
Sorry, she's... affectionate.
Yeah.
It's okay.
I mean, it had to be near freezing.
Jacob dove right off the dock.
- Yes. - Into the nearly frozen pond.
Okay, now I remember.
I have never heard anyone scream like that in my entire life.
Right? One of a kind.
I don't mean to interrupt but Rachel,
it's our turn to get them Christmas quilts up to Evergreens.
Is Abram still here?
No, he left about 20 minutes ago,
head in to pick up some lumber.
Um...
Well, I can take them.
I will use the car and be back to help before you know it.
Help?
Taste testing is helping.
Hmm, yeah.
You may wanna change.
You'll be scarin' English off the streets in that.
This charm quilt was made in a quilting circle
by four Amish elders while awaiting the birth of a baby.
You know, I had forgotten how much the Englishmen love to hear the stories
about how each quilt was made.
It really does make them even more special.
The community love and attention that goes into each one.
That's the last of them. Drive carefully.
Okay, back soon.
I will be back. I promise.
There's just a lot riding on this open community day being a success.
And I'm not gonna let you down.
Now, get back to your pies before they burn.
You're not leavin', are ya?
You know, I didn't realize that everyone viewed me as such a flight risk.
Oh no, I-I just meant that you agreed to help out
- with the open community day. - I know what you meant.
I'm just going into town to deliver the quilts.
Oh, okay.
Uh, well, be safe.
The roads are slick after last night's rain.
Well, if you're worried, you could come with me.
If you want.
I-I'd like to,
but I promised to help Abram with the Nativity scene.
Your skills are in high demand.
Ha, ha.
Just be safe.
Will do.
Hey, Zoey.
Where is everybody else?
Prayer group.
And what is this?
Scarecrow snowman.
Not enough snow to make a real one. Yet.
Would you like some help?
You don't need to pray with the others?
I give thanks in my own way.
I haven't gone to church since my mom died.
You don't need to work?
It's probably best if I'm not in the bakery by myself.
But I do know where I can find a carrot nose.
Okay, you can help.
What do we think?
Perfect. You wanna make another one?
Not sure if I can get away with stealing a second carrot from tonight's stew.
But I do know where a pretty great tire swing is.
Ooh, I'm not allowed to leave the farm alone.
Or with strangers.
Can we invite my dad?
Sure. If-if he's not busy.
Bring my dad to what?
This is higher than it looks.
Are you chickening out on us?
Thinkin' about it.
We both took our turn, Dad.
Yeah, well, when it comes to tire swings,
I think that some people are better suited... wah!
No! No! Not so high!
You're doing great, Dad!
You just wait until I get outta this thing, Zoey.
- Should I add a spin? - Mm-hmm.
No. A spin?
Ah, it's... okay. Wow. Zoey!
Wanna build another scarecrow snowman?
Zoey, Sarah probably has a lot to do today.
Actually... Zoey, have you ever tried snow cream?
Oh, my goodness.
Let's go!
Oh, wait up!
First ingredient, snow.
I found some down by the well
and grabbed a little extra
because I have a feeling that your dad's gonna wanna try this.
First thing, add in the milk and the sugar.
Okay, stir that all up until it gets nice and creamy.
And when you're ready, add just a little bit of that vanilla.
- That good? - Perfect.
Okay, should be ready to try.
This is the best ice cream I've ever tasted!
That's because it's snow cream.
It's special because you can only have it when it's winter
and it's snowing.
I see you have found my favorite reading spot.
In your absence, I've claimed it as my own.
But I'll share.
She's gonna sleep well tonight.
Did you see how much sugar she added to the snow cream?
She'll be buzzing a while yet.
Can I ask you
what happened with the Z's Adventure series?
They just abruptly ended a couple of years ago and...
Um...
the final book was released a month before my wife, Anna, died.
You wrote them together.
At first, creating together
was a way that Anna and I could combine our talents
to create a flexible life while raising Zoey.
Family first.
The Z Adventure series started off as Anna's online journal.
She wrote about all the stuff that Zoey got up to.
And it was great at first.
That overnight success that everyone dreams of.
But as the series rose in popularity,
it started to consume all our time.
What was supposed to give us more time as a family
consumed our waking moments.
I know the publishing world well,
so believe me when I say I understand
the pressures that authors are facing these days.
The day of the accident, we were passing nearby
and the roads were slick.
We were on a call with our publicist.
I was distracted.
Anna and I were disagreeing over our social media marketing strategy.
Zoey was in the back seat
trying to get our attention over a deer
that she saw on the side of the road.
The deer decided to cross.
Next thing I know,
the car hit a tree.
It was all a blur after that.
I'm so sorry.
If it wasn't for your dad passing nearby...
My dad was there?
He saved Zoey's life.
I owe him everything.
Yes, Dad, Sarah's there right now getting the recipes.
Yeah.
I know what's at stake. I've got it under control.
Yes, Dad, I did your Christmas shopping for Mom.
She's gonna love what you bought...
Okay.
I've been trying to reach you!
I am on an Amish farm.
There are no cell phones allowed. - How are you surviving that?
- Actually, it's really quite-- - Look, we need approval
on the cover art and the back cover blurb, ASAP.
Marketing would like to create online preorders before the break.
We are slated for an April release!
I think all of this is a bit premature.
I haven't even cleared the idea with my family yet.
You've been there for three days. What have you been doing?
I-I just need the timing--
The timing is right now, Sarah!
Before I have a panic attack.
I promised my dad that we can save these accounts
and I need you to come through!
Okay. I-I will talk to my sister today.
Do it! And keep me posted!
- You okay? - Fine.
I'm totally fine.
Why do you ask?
You haven't eaten half a loaf of friendship bread yet today.
I, uh...
met my holiday carb limit, I guess.
Uh, do you mind?
No! Not at all.
You're a natural!
Oh, now I wouldn't go that far.
You know, your mom is such a great baker.
Everyone in the world should be lucky enough to try her yummy desserts.
If only there were a way.
Okay, what's goin' on?
Nothing.
It's nothing. I just...
I had an idea.
Mm-hmm.
What if you were to publish your baking recipes?
Crane Publishing is looking for some new cookbook ideas for the new year and--
You know we don't like the idea of partnering with big corporations.
But book sales, they could really help boost the business.
Help replace some of the money from the Finley account.
I thought that's what we were trying to achieve with the open community day.
It is.
This would just be on a much bigger scale.
A successful cookbook could hit a major bestselling list.
You know I love you
and you've accomplished a lot in the city but...
we don't wanna be a part of a big publishing company.
Believe me,
if there was a way we could do it where we could boost profit
and stay within community rules, I'd consider it.
What about self-publishing?
Selling only print versions.
Here, at our farm.
Or through local middleman bakeries?
I could type all of the recipes on my old typewriter.
We could have it printed by Vintage Press.
They still use the old hydraulic printing machines.
But part of the appeal of cookbooks are images of the final product, right?
I mean, people wanna see what they're making.
We can't take photos.
I think I know a way.
Hi, Sarah. Bye, Sarah.
Well, someone's excited to get to rehearsal.
She had three candy canes this morning.
Before I woke up.
Well, 'tis the season of sugar indulgence.
There's something I would like your help with.
As long as it doesn't require handyman skills, you got it.
I have a feeling this one is more in your wheelhouse.
You have my attention.
I'd like to hire you to illustrate an Amish cookbook.
You can draw food, right?
Since first year art school, yes.
So, you'll do it?
I will.
But no payment required.
Just happy to finally add some value around here.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I'll go tell Rachel the good news.
Hold up.
I actually do have one condition.
Which is?
I get to taste what I draw.
You drive a hard bargain, sir.
I'll see what I can do.
I'm here to draw.
Well, the desserts are ready for their portrait session.
Um, well, I'll just set up here, out of the way.
That's perfect.
And thank you for doing this.
My pleasure.
Any thoughts on what we should make next?
I'm running out of almost everything.
This is where you've been hiding.
Hey, don't tell me you haven't appreciated not having to redo my work.
Think we'll be able to sell all of this?
If Dean doesn't eat it all first.
I negotiated this into my contract, remember?
Sarah and I need to run into town to get more ingredients.
Can you bring Hannah to the barn with you?
It's really cold out there.
She's bundled up warmly. She'll be fine.
I could run into town for you. What do you need?
What is acacia?
A... type of flour?
We won't be gone longer than an hour.
Hey, it's okay.
Oh.
For the record, I have no idea what acacia is either.
♪ This is the season to believe ♪
♪ Make your wish, release it, let it breathe ♪
♪ My special Christmas prayer for you ♪
You okay? You're okay.
♪ Is to see your spirit rising brave and true ♪
♪ Had a long and lonely road
Please.
♪ May you shine bright as the star over Bethlehem ♪
She hardly ever cries with Rachel.
Only with me.
I don't think she likes me.
You just have to find your thing.
My thing?
Yeah.
The thing you do to calm her,
that no one else does quite like you.
They like movement.
Yeah.
You try.
It's working.
How did you know how to do this?
When Zoey was that age,
she refused to go to sleep unless she was moving.
A lot of nights spent pushing her stroller around the block
until she'd fall asleep.
You're okay. You're okay.
♪ I know my voice has the power to move mountains ♪
Not gettin' much sleep these days yourself, huh?
Rachel needs her rest
and she takes care of Hannah during the day,
so I'm on night shifts.
But even when she is sleeping, I can't...
I just sit there staring at her, making sure she's okay.
Wondering how I'm going to do this.
You can't break her.
I promise.
Kids are resilient.
They need a lot less than they think we do.
Just lots of love and attention.
♪ Your voice has the power to move mountains... ♪♪
...for all we are about to receive.
Father, I thank you for family.
Do you ever regret leaving?
It's not regret, exactly.
I was always a little different from everybody else.
Different how?
Curious about the outside world.
I used to beg my mom to go into town with her
any time she had to go.
I was fascinated with the lifestyle.
And don't get me wrong, I loved my life here,
there was just something pulling me.
This... thirst for knowledge.
This big life that felt so different than mine.
Do you think that might be part of the reason
you decided not to come back after Rumspringa?
A huge part.
I don't love everything about the Englishman way but...
I do wanna experience all of it.
And I love learning.
I really wanted to continue my education.
Well...
I think what you're doing for your family is really great.
Oh um...
uh, we should get back.
Already?
Yeah, it's uh... it's past Zoey's bedtime.
Yeah, mine too these days.
Will I see you tomorrow?
Uh, Zoey has her homeschooling tutoring tomorrow.
But the next day.
You are coming back, right?
I didn't know I was such a flight risk.
Come on.
Hi, you've reached Sarah Haney.
Please leave a message. I'll get back to you--
I just haven't done this in a very long time.
That's okay.
I don't wanna mess it up.
Perfection challenges God.
Flaws add to the design of the quilt.
Flaws are okay.
Struggles are okay.
Mistakes are okay.
Fruitcake has long held the reputation
of being the holiday dessert that no one truly appreciates.
So, here on the Haney family farm,
a holiday fruitcake bake-off has been a long-running tradition.
This recipe was created by our mom, Hannah Haney,
at age 16, when she first competed in the bake-off
and won not only the best fruitcake,
but the heart of our father.
Every year, she made this special fruitcake for him
and it's a tradition that lives on in her memory.
Oh, been a long time since I heard them keys speak.
Sorry, am I keeping you up?
No, no, that's the little one's job.
This here is a good sound.
I'm actually typing up Mom's special fruitcake recipe.
Hmm. Yeah.
I just snuck a slice downstairs in the kitchen.
Gotta tell ya, it's...
it tastes just exactly how I remember it.
Hmm.
Yeah, well,
anyway, just uh,
don't stay up too late, all right?
I won't.
All right.
Night, Dad.
♪ Dashing through the snow
♪ On a one-horse open sleigh
♪ O'er the fields we go
♪ Laughing all the way
♪ Bells on bob tails ring
♪ Making spirits bright
♪ What fun it is to laugh and sing a sleighing song tonight ♪
♪ Oh jingle bells, jingle bells
- ♪ Jingle all the way... ♪ - Lemon juice.
Keeps them from turning brown.
Well, I will add that to our tips and tricks section.
And that should just about do it.
We have 40 recipes and with Dean's illustrations
and all of our family stories,
it puts the book at around 100 pages.
Thank you, Sarah.
I couldn't have done any of this without you.
Oh, this place smells as fantastic as usual.
Well, that is entirely Rachel's fault.
I have nothing to do with it.
Are those the illustrations?
They're still a little bit rough.
Could definitely do with some more tweaking.
I will be the judge of that.
Wow.
Dean, these are fantastic.
Yeah?
They're so realistic.
And they totally capture the warmth we're going for.
I'm glad you like them.
I love them.
Um...
welove them.
Thank you.
Um, if you're busy here,
I could head over to Vintage Press,
drop everything off, see about printing timeframe and all that.
She's not busy.
I guess my services are not appreciated here.
I'm free.
I could go with you.
If you'd like.
That'd be great.
No need to rush back.
You two could even have dinner together.
I actually am a pretty good cook.
Dinner at our place tonight?
If that's okay, I mean.
Zoey counts as a chaperone. It's fine.
Yes.
Dinner sounds great.
Meet you at the gate?
Rachel, what was that?
Someone had to do it.
You two were taking forever to get there.
Rachel!
Oh, I was 10 pounds lighter before I met your family.
Hmm.
It's all the pure ingredients.
All natural, all delicious.
Oh, no, no, no, guests don't clean up.
Are you sure?
Absolutely. Go relax in the living room.
- Coffee? - That would be great.
Can I play outside?
Just for a little while.
And don't forget your hat.
Zoey looks a lot like her mom.
Thank goodness for that.
She has your smile, though.
Hmm.
Do you think you'll ever finish the series?
If my agent and publisher get their way,
which they likely will.
Your heart doesn't seem in it.
I had already started to burn out before the accident.
If not the series,
what would you like to be doing?
Hmm.
I think I'd be happiest freelancing.
I don't wanna fall into another series
with deadlines and the pressures of marketing.
I'm horrible on social media.
And I don't believe in exploiting Zoey for a bestsellers list.
I get that.
What?
N-n-nothing.
N-no, it's just... you're easy to be around.
Thank you? I think?
No, believe me,
coming from an introvert like myself, that's a huge compliment.
Well, I think you're pretty easy to be around, too.
And coming from someone
who is constantly surrounded by people...
I also mean it as a compliment.
You're also very beautiful,
and kind, and funny.
I find I can't stop thinking about you.
Oh, should I not have said that?
Um... no.
I mean, thank you.
I guess it's just been a while since I felt...
this connected to someone.
It's a slightly terrifying realization for me as well.
Sarah, it's been a long time
since I've opened myself up to someone.
I've been closed off, guarded.
Meeting you changed things.
I've been happier these past few days
than I have been...
...ever?
Getting to know you and Zoey,
reconnecting with my family
and seeing what a big part the two of you are in their lives...
I don't know, everything just feels...
Right.
I found fresh laid snow!
Let's make snow cream!
Looks like our chaperone is back.
- She sure is. - Mm-hmm.
Well...
Well, what?
How was dinner last night?
It was really nice.
Dean wasn't kidding, he is a very good cook.
And your cherry pie, it was a hit.
I wasn't asking about the food.
Well, the company was really nice, too.
You and Dean have been spending a lot of time together.
He's illustrating the cookbook
and helping with the Christmas concert.
I was just saying,
you seem to get along really well, that's all.
He's really nice.
He's compassionate and he's kind.
He is such a good father to Zoey.
He's so different than the men I meet in the city.
Well, then again, everything here is different.
In a good way.
He's... different too, since you've been here.
Different how?
Happier.
More talkative.
Just open.
Huh.
It's probably just that he finally feels
like he's contributing in a meaningful way.
He always was.
He's a good man.
He's gonna miss you when you leave after the holidays.
Just like the rest of us.
You know, I've been thinking...
what if I visit more?
We do have a barn raising planned for the spring.
Count me in!
♪ Come and behold him
It is tight.
Got it.
♪ Oh come let us adore you
Everything all set for tomorrow?
We're as prepared as we can be.
Everything will be great.
I'll make sure of it.
You know, you make a pretty decent security guard
if you're considering a career change.
I always loved the winter months out here.
Shorter days
and we got to stop our chores a little earlier.
Be inside, enjoying each other's company.
No work.
No distractions.
You must be looking forward to going back to the city, though, right?
Yeah.
It'll be nice to be back in a routine.
But I'm really gonna miss this.
Maybe in the new year, Zoey and I can come visit.
She's never been to Chicago.
I would love that.
Are you nervous?
About tomorrow?
Things will work out the way they should.
It really turned out beautifully, Rachel.
It's yours.
- Oh, I-I couldn't. - I want you to have it.
Consider it your Christmas gift.
And it even comes with a lovely story of two sisters.
Special delivery.
The cookbooks are here?
I didn't think they'd be done so soon.
Mr. Lapp said Dean paid for a rush order to have them here today.
Thank you, Sarah.
We now have our recipes back to pass down to future generations.
Was it hard?
Letting Sarah leave?
Hmm.
I keep wondering how I'll deal with Zoey
going back to school in the new year.
I can't imagine having her live in a different city.
You know, it wasn't my choice. It was hers.
And I'm at peace knowing she's following her own will.
Sarah knows she's gonna be welcome here anytime.
That door is always gonna be open for her, you know,
if she ever decides to choose our way.
Hmm.
You know,
that door is always gonna be open to you and Zoey as well.
I sense a but coming.
Nah.
No but.
Just that...
you know, it can be...
it can be pretty easy coming out here
and just get yourself lost, you know.
Hide away from the rest of the world.
It's something that... something that we choose to do.
But you and Zoey, you got a... you got a whole 'nother life away from here.
You know, one that you may be neglecting.
Yeah.
One that you may...
you may need to spend a bit more time in.
Yeah.
♪ There's love and laughter in the air ♪
Come on in.
♪ And everybody's here it's my favourite time of year ♪
♪ It's Christmas time again
♪ I'm ready for a snowball fight ♪
♪ And I like caroling all through the night ♪
♪ Get those stockings on, Rudolph's on the run ♪
♪ It's Christmas time again
♪ Santa's checking his list
♪ He knows he's gotta check it twice... ♪
I got the rest that we have.
Can you believe that's all that's left?
I know. It's amazing.
I know!
♪ ...star atop the Christmas tree ♪
♪ Shines brighter every year for me ♪
♪ Sharing memories with friends and family ♪
♪ It's Christmas time again
♪ 'Cause I'm the richest woman of all ♪
♪ I've found love and that's everything... ♪♪
I hear that we have you to thank
for getting this book here on time.
Well, couldn't miss a great chance to sell them.
They turned out beautifully.
Thank you.
Well, you and Rachel created the magic.
I just drew what I saw.
This is so much more than a cookbook.
It's a true family treasure.
All of our stories and histories wrapped up into baked goods.
You did good, Sarah.
For the record...
I would really like to kiss you right now.
For the record,
I'd really like for you to kiss me right now.
♪ Silent night
♪ Holy night
♪ All is calm...
It's okay to sing.
♪ Round yon Virgin
♪ Mother and Child
♪ Holy infant
♪ So tender and mild
♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪
Ugh! Ugh!
- That was so good! - I remembered all the words!
You were so great, Zoey!
You know what we should go get?
Hot chocolate!
Bye.
You know where hot chocolate lives?
Have we ever been there?
- Big news for me, I mean-- - Oh, Sarah, there you are!
Um... give me just...
uh... one second.
Darla, what are you doing here?
I haven't been able to reach you in days!
So you came to Kentucky?
To check in on the status of the cookbook.
Sales and marketing has been driving me crazy
with status updates, and final cover design approvals.
Is this the prototype?
No! Not... exactly.
This is fantastic!
It needs some touching up, obviously, from the marketing department,
but you've really outdone yourself, Sarah!
Darla, my family is not signing with Crane Publishing.
What? I don't understand.
What are you doing? Stop pushing!
What is wrong with you?
I can't exploit my family's recipes.
You had no problem with it two weeks ago.
Yes, I did!
I was just in fear of losing my job!
That fear should still be driving your decisions.
Fear should not drive decisions.
Doing what's right should.
No.
This would be very profitable for your family.
You're offering them a book contract!
Do they realize how many bakers would love to be in their shoes?
A guaranteed 20,000 first print run.
They don't care about any of that.
The answer is no, Darla.
Look, Sarah, I get it,
being home for the holidays can stir up all sorts of emotions.
I know I've stocked up on wine.
But think about your career.
Your future.
I am thinking about my future.
My family comes first.
And your family should realize how good you are at your job.
You can't control the market, Darla.
I'm sorry.
And if this means I don't have a job in the new year...
I guess that's just something I'm going to have to deal with.
I really am sorry.
I am too.
I can't save your position.
Especially now, having to go back on the idea,
after getting everyone's hopes up?
I have to let you go.
I understand.
Hmm...
Ugh!
Ow! Ooh, I hate the country.
What is this?
Dad, I-I...
It's late. We'll talk about it in the morning.
Go on, sweetie.
Jump in the car where it's warm.
I'll be there in a sec.
I can explain.
Don't bother. I get what's happening.
No, it-it's not like that.
You weren't here to exploit your family?
I admit,
I came here initially to talk to my family
about doing a book with Crane Publishing
but that changed. I mean, everything changed.
You grew a conscience, you mean.
I never wanted to do any of this in the first place.
When Rachel told me no, that was it.
End of discussion.
If any of my drawings
appear in a book
other than the one I agreed to...
I would never do that!
Dean, come on, you know I would never do that!
I have to go. Uh...
Zoey's waiting.
Bye, Sarah.
I'm sorry that I wasn't honest.
Yeah well,
I knew why you'd come here.
Why didn't you call me out?
It's not our way. You know it.
Besides,
I knew you'd have a change of heart.
How?
You're my daughter.
And I raised you right.
I should get going.
I wanna say goodbye to Rachel in the bakery.
You can stay.
I'd, um...
we'd like you to stay.
I think it's probably best if I go.
Bye, Dad.
Don't be a stranger.
I'll let you two talk.
It was good to see you, Sarah.
It was great to see you, too.
Hannah.
I am so sorry that I didn't tell you why I was here.
Did you really think I believed you had suddenly become interested in baking?
You knew too?
You're a cookbook editor.
Wasn't exactly a mystery.
I promise I'm not publishing any of our recipes for Crane Publishing.
Look, if you had just told me your job were in trouble,
I would've let you use the recipes.
You could've published your own book.
I just didn't want you to think that that was the only reason I was here.
Because to tell you the truth,
the moment I walked in those gates,
I was just so happy to be home.
To spend time with all of you.
To meet Hannah.
Meeting Dean and Zoey?
It was all wonderful.
As soon as you said no to the cookbook idea, I dropped it.
I just wanted to help the community after that.
I know.
And you did.
Not only did we make a fantastic family heirloom cookbook to treasure,
but we also secured a new bakery
to sell our items in the new year.
Community day worked.
So well that Dad said the other community members
wanna make it a regular thing.
That's fantastic.
So... what are you gonna do now?
I don't know.
But I will figure it out.
I should get on the road.
It's starting to snow.
Can't you stay through Christmas?
Dean and Zoey made plans to spend their Christmas with you.
I would hate to make that awkward.
I understand.
Thank you.
For everything.
I should be the one thanking you.
Have faith.
Dean will come around.
He just might need some time.
You know, the fact that he's upset with me,
it makes me like him even more.
I love the way he cares for all of you.
Tell them merry Christmas for me.
Of course.
From you to me to you.
Merry Christmas, Rachel.
Merry Christmas.
If she's gone, how can we give her her present?
I'll mail it to her in the city.
I really liked her.
Me too, Z.
Me too.
I'm sure Mr. Daly has other plans.
No, he hasn't, have you?
Well, as a matter of fact, to be truthful and completely realistic with the child,
- I must say, I haven't. - Please, Mother, please.
Can I ask all right, Mr. Daly?
Well, that all depends.
What do we do with this one?
This is for Sarah.
I don't have her contact information.
All right, well,
I'll have Rachel get it to her.
Aren't you upset?
With Sarah?
No, no.
Well, I knew why she'd come here. And...
You know, I knew she'd do the right thing.
Even if she didn't, well,
forgiveness...
it's... it's our way.
Yeah, I'll admit...
I'm still struggling with that part.
Hmm. Yes, that's us choosing our own path, you know.
We choose to do the right thing,
we choose to do the wrong,
but always, that choice is gonna be up to you. And...
I guess that's really what it comes down to.
You know, we...
we choose our own happiness.
Fear and anger, whew,
resentment, well,
they're just gonna steal your joy, son.
And that ain't no way to live.
Actually,
do you think I could have that address for Sarah in the city?
Ah...
I think I'd like to give this to her myself.
Well, okay.
All right.
Well, you be safe on the road, all right?
Hey, uh...
why don't you have Zoey stay here with us?
Could use a good Scrabble opponent.
- Hmm. - Hmm.
Dean.
What are you doing here?
Where is Zoey?
Playing Scrabble with your dad.
I would have called or texted first
but we never did get a chance to exchange phone numbers.
I did, however, have your address.
You drove six hours on Christmas Day
just to see me?
Actually, to give you your Christmas present.
Uh, may I come in?
Oh, um, yes!
Of course you can. I'm sorry.
Here you go.
It's perfect.
I'm sorry I was so upset.
And for the things I said.
I should be the one apologizing.
You were just trying to protect my family.
The way I should have.
We all make mistakes.
I know I made one.
Oh, Dean.
Sarah, I was terrified
to open myself up to the possibility of love again,
so at the first sign of trouble, I bailed.
I panicked.
But I'm not ready to walk away from what we have
because I know what we have is special.
No one makes me feel the way you do.
I feel the same way about you.
This Christmas, getting to know you
restored my faith in hope,
and forgiveness, and in love.
I never thought I'd feel this way again, but...
I'm falling in love with you, Sarah.
I'm falling in love with you, Dean.
I'm only sorry that you didn't get to spend Christmas with your family.
This is the best part about an Amish Christmas,
we have a whole another day to celebrate with friends and family on the 26th.
Like a second Christmas?
That is exactly what it's called!
♪ Are you ready to fall in love this Christmas ♪
♪ Under the mistletoe
♪ Is a kiss on top of your wish list ♪
♪ Well I know a girl you should know ♪
♪ She is sugar and spice
♪ Naughty and nice
♪ Waiting under that evergreen ♪
♪ If you're ready to fall in love this Christmas... ♪♪
Look who I found trying to trespass on the property.
Daddy! Sarah!
Hey, kiddo.
It is good to have you home so soon.
- Merry Christmas, Dad. - Ah.
Oh yes.
Told you he'd come around.
Oh well, sometimes you just need to have a little faith.
Thank you for bringing me home for Christmas.
It wouldn't be this special without you.
Merry Christmas, Sarah.
Merry Christmas, Dean.
♪ I'm crazy about Christmas
♪ It's the best time of the year ♪
♪ I love toasting marshmallows in the fire ♪
♪ And jelly cups of cheer
♪ I'm crazy about Christmas
♪ Let those bells ring loud and clear ♪
♪ Oh I can't wait for Christmas ♪
♪ Santa be my witness
♪ I can't wait for Christmas this year ♪
♪ I love gifts to wrap making ginger snaps ♪
♪ And angels in the snow
♪ Writing letters to Santa Claus ♪
♪ Everybody knows
♪ I'm crazy about Christmas
♪ Bells ring loud and clear
♪ Oh oh I can't wait for Christmas ♪
♪ Santa be my witness
♪ I can't wait for Christmas this year ♪
♪ Waiting underneath the mistletoe until someone kisses me... ♪♪