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♪ Last Christmas was the very best Christmas ♪
♪ That I spent all alone ♪
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♪ Now that I got you here ♪
♪ This Christmas is the very first Christmas ♪
♪ That I feel home ♪
[phone ringing]
♪ Must have been good this year ♪
- Hello? - Francine.
You don't see me calling you?
Sorry, mom, I'm just running a few errands
before heading back to work.
[Evelyn] All right, well listen you do remember
that my friend, Georgina,
her son's coming to meet with you today.
- Her son? - The contractor.
[Fancy] Oh, yes, I remember.
Jayden?
- His name is Jaylen. - Uh.
Jaylen, got it.
All right, oh, oh, listen.
Remember that we are trimming the tree tonight.
Of course, mama, I may have to work
a little late, but I'll be there.
Sweetheart, you know what? I am so worried about you.
You know, this job has got you going non-stop.
No need to worry, mama, I'm doing fine.
I gotta go. And see you later, okay? I love you.
[Evelyn] I love you more.
[upbeat Christmas music]
- Afternoon. - Hi, boss.
- I'll take those. - Thank you, Tia. Renee.
Don't forget to send me those fabric samples.
- They were due yesterday. - [Renee] On top of it.
[man] Hey, boss, check this out.
Oh, I like that color.
Ooh, things are heavy.
Heavy usually means expensive.
Is my gifts in here?
You gotta wait till Christmas to see.
[chuckles]
See if you can reschedule our meeting with Roger.
I gotta have a family dinner tonight.
- Will do. - And did we get the itinerary
- for the Milan photo shoot? - Right here.
Okay. What are those?
Oh, these? I just got these done today.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner,
Blitzen, Rudolph... and Jamal.
- Jamal?! - Jamal, girl!
[laughing]
Guy is new, just met him. Long story.
- Tia. - Yeah.
You told me you were running late
because of a doctor's appointment.
Not a nail appointment.
- Oh, I did both. - [laughing]
And don't forget to call your boo.
- Oh, and he sent you those. - Ooh.
[instrumental music]
[Jaylen] Excuse me.
- Excuse me, are you Fancy? - I'm Francine.
[chuckles] Okay, sorry about that.
- Jaylen Harris. - I'm her assistant, Tia, hi.
- Oh, nice nails. - Oh, thank you.
Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid...
Tia?
- Yes? - Thank you.
Happy holidays, Jaylen.
[laughing]
- Well, nice to meet you. - Likewise.
So I guess our mothers are friends.
Friends and old spades partners.
I didn't think both were possible.
[both laughing]
[Fancy clears throat]
Uh, so, uh, I hear you wanna make your home
more accessible to the visually impaired.
Yes, it's actually my mom's home.
I've recently moved in with her
because she has macular degeneration
and she's starting to lose her vision.
- Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. - Thank you.
I mean, along with being a fantastic spades player,
she's also an incredible artist.
So you can only imagine how difficult it's been.
Oh, my bad.
But you got the right guy because I have some ideas.
Fancy, have you even heard from Lyla?
I have been trying to get in touch with Ms. Boss Lady
- all week. Hmm. - Germaine.
I'm in the middle of a meeting.
Oh. [Laughing] I am so sorry.
But for real though, we need these ad images approved.
We've already missed two publication deadlines.
I spoke to her yesterday
and she told me to approve them.
You? Really?
Ah...
My apologies. Can you give me one second?
- No problem. - [clears throat]
Germaine, the images are so dark.
Lyla's brand is supposed to be lively and bright.
- Yeah. - Hello?
- Can they lighten them up a bit? - Mm-hmm.
Darker in my thoughts exactly.
I'll get these over to editorial.
[instrumental music]
- [Germaine] Happy holidays. Mm. - Same to you.
- I am so sorry. - It-it is okay.
- [Fancy] Unbelievable. - I-I promise.
Boss, Gigi, needs you in the fitting.
And Lyla mentioned she wants
the Holly A-line dress in fuchsia,
but we haven't got confirmation on which fuchsia just yet.
Is there actually more than one fuchsia?
Yes. There's-there's the deep fuchsia.
There's a French fuchsia.
There's an antique fuchsia.
- There's a rose fuchsia. - And there's fire fuchsia.
- I will be right back. - Okay.
[Jaylen chuckles]
[Evelyn] Tia, how may times do I have to tell you
[sighs] - [clock ticking]
Phew. That took forever.
I hope we didn't keep Jaylen waiting too long.
Yeah, me too.
[music continues]
Just like my granny would always say.
"Shantia, a man will disappear quicker
than a free sample at Costco!"
[chuckles]
I always forget your name is Shantia.
Hey. At least he left his number
7-7-3-5...
Excuse you. Wow.
At least let me write it down.
[upbeat music]
Hi, ladies.
- Hi, Lyla. - Hi, Lyla.
Oh, ladies.
Meet Buhle.
- Hi, Buhle. - Hi, Buhle.
[Fancy] Listen, I know you're enjoying
your time in South Africa.
But while I have you,
there are quite a few things
I need to catch you up.
Oh, Fancy darling.
Can you just put it all in the email?
Sure. Sure.
[Lyla] I'll be back in the cold on Monday.
Ooh.
Thank you, Fancy, for always keeping things running.
Kiss, kiss. Ooh. [Chuckles]
- Bye, Lyla. - [call disconnects]
So... she expects you to do your work and hers,
while she over there gets lit with Prince Akeem?
- That's Lyla. - Look.
I know you rarely ask for my opinion.
- But... - And yet, you always give it.
Boss, when are you gonna let go of the superwoman cape?
I know it's getting a little tighter on the neck.
As black woman in this industry,
unfortunately, we don't have that luxury.
Besides, only we can wear the cape and make it fashion.
I really admire that about you, boss.
- Hmm. - I guess I just wish
the people around you appreciated
all that you do for them,
because you do a lot.
Thank you.
You're welcome, boss.
♪ The first Noel
♪ The angel did say ♪
♪ Was to certain poor shepherds ♪
Who is blocking the driveway?
- [phone ringing] - [chuckles] Hey, baby.
- Hey, babe. - I got the flowers.
They are so beautiful.
You know I'm making your fave tonight.
My famous "Marry Me" chicken.
Babe, I'm not gonna make it tonight.
Why not?
We haven't seen each other in days.
Yeah, I know, but it's, uh, I forgot it's my boss's birthday
and he's takin' a whole team out for drinks
and I'm gonna get this senior VP position.
This is the moment where schmoozing comes into play.
Come on, Richard, it's the holidays.
People are spendin' time with their loved ones
and everybody's excited to see you.
Look, um, maybe I can leave a little early.
You know what? It's okay.
I know how much the promotion means to you
and I don't wanna get in the way in that.
I just missed you.
Yeah, babe, you know what? I miss you too.
I gotta go. Love you.
Love you too.
- [clanks] - Oh!
Oh, my God.
[instrumental music]
[car doors closing]
First you ghost me at your office,
then you trash my truck.
[Fancy] Oh, please, I'm surprised
that tank didn't damage my car.
[Jaylen] Tank? This is my work truck.
- How professional of you... - Fancy.
- Yes, ma. - Hey, what's going on out there?
I slightly tapped Jaylen's tank.
Because she was texting and driving.
Uh, I was actually parked.
Uh... Okay, at least I thought I was.
Fancy, how many times have I told you
- about the doggone phone? - [sighs] Snitch.
Listen, it's cold out here. Y'all coming in the house.
I don't want these nosy neighbors
all up in my business.
All right, ma.
- Mm. - Let me help you with those.
[chuckles] Thank you, Jaylen.
I'm sorry to keep you waiting earlier.
Well, I appreciate you tracking me down for an apology.
I can track you down, okay? I live here.
The better question is, what are you doing here?
To tell my mom on me?
Actually, your mother called me.
[Evelyn] The faucet is leaking.
She may not see the way she used to,
but those ears don't miss a thing.
[laughing]
[instrumental music]
- Wow, this is impressive. - Thank you.
- Did you paint this? - Mm-hmm, I did.
It was my late husband, Walt.
Originally, it was supposed to be a nude portrait,
but he insisted that I cover him up.
- And his daughter thanks you. - [laughing] Oh.
- Whoa, whoa, whoa. I got you. - Careful, ma.
[Evelyn] Well, you know, these damn floor boards.
I-I can't believe I keep doing this
after I've been in his house for so long.
Mama, we just need to make a few adjustments,
so it's easier for you to move around, that's all.
Well, since you've spoken to Fancy, when can you start?
Well, how long have you lived in this house?
Actually, it was my husband's childhood home,
so it's been a while.
Okay, well, I can fix the faucet tonight,
start on the accessibility upgrades tomorrow,
but from the looks of it, this house still has
its original plumbing, which may need to be replaced.
So, is this how you up charge your clients,
just by looking around?
No, I'm just one of those people
who likes to get the work done,
without keeping people waiting.
I'm sure you understand that.
[instrumental music]
Uh, uh... So, uh, how-how much will it cost?
I will get back to you on that,
but the leak is on the house.
Only if you agree to join us
for our family's tree trimming Christmas dinner tonight.
Miss Evelyn, what kind of man would I be
to turn down a plate of your home cooking?
Oh, no, no, no, no, no.
I'm not the cooking type, but you see
my-my Fancy, she's a chef around here.
- [Jaylen] Oh. - [chuckles]
[gentle music]
[indistinct chatter]
Just like the dinner, these desserts
look almost too pretty to eat.
And that little Black Santa you added to the tree?
- So cute, sis! - Thank you, sis.
I found it while I was finishing up
my Christmas shopping today.
You would be already finished your Christmas shopping.
Yeah, you're making the parents in the room look bad.
[Belle] Malik, please do not compare yourself
to my sister, she is not human.
Oh, yeah? And why is that?
She's always been a super big sister.
You know, she was in the delivery room
when I gave birth to Kaiya,
and not just because I needed her.
But because I needed her too.
- [laughing] - Sure did.
She designed my wedding dress,
and she even made Belle and I's prom dresses.
You remember that, Belle?
Mm, yeah, and they weren't just dresses.
They were stunning, couture-level gowns.
People thought we flew them in from Paris.
Wow. I could only imagine what you wore to prom.
I actually didn't go to prom.
[cell phone ringing]
Sorry, it's work, be right back.
[cell phone ringing]
Mom, are you still gonna draw
gingerbread houses with Kaiya and I?
[Evelyn] Oh, of course I am.
But you know, you might have to help
grammy a little bit more this year,
because her eyes ain't what they used to be.
Sorry, y'all, I would get rid of the phone if I could.
And why can't you?
[Evelyn] Well, you know, back in my day,
when you didn't wanna talk to somebody,
you just didn't open the door.
Now, now you can call, you can text,
- you can face chat. - FaceTime.
- Whatever. - [laughing]
Fancy, you just gotta learn how to set boundaries.
I just turned my phone off whenever I wanna be present.
- Oh, I'm very present. - [sighs]
So, Jaylen,
can you tell us a little bit more about yourself?
She wants to know if you're single.
[laughing]
- Well, I am divorced. - Mmm.
[Jaylen] A little over a year now.
Mm, sorry to hear that.
- Are you dating? What? - Now, baby.
I swear she's a matchmaker.
Shut up, because if it wasn't for me
telling you about the engineer I met at Whole Foods,
you wouldn't be sitting next to your fiancé right now
with that big rock on your finger.
[laughing]
- All five carats... - [laughing]
Okay, am I the only single person in the room or what?
[laughing]
Well, I have a boyfriend, so, yes.
Where's my boy, Richard?
He wanted to be here, but he had to work event, so.
- Surprise, surprise. - What does he do again?
Well, who cares?
We are just happy to have you here, Jaylen.
- Mama. - Okay, okay.
And on that note, I would like to raise a glass
and thank you all for welcoming me into your home
and to the newly engaged couple, Anthony and Belle.
- Congratulations. - Congratulations, sis.
And with that,
we have a special announcement we wanna make.
Oh, what? Kaiya's getting a cousin?
- Slow down. - [laughing]
Belle and I have decided on the date for the wedding.
We've decided to follow the Ballentine family tradition
and get married on Christmas Eve.
- [Anthony] Yeah. - Wow.
[Evelyn] Yes, it is another family tradition
that every Ballentine woman gets married
right here on Christmas Eve.
Okay, so we're gonna have a lovely Christmas wedding
next year.
[laughter]
- Actually... - Actually...
We don't wanna wait that long.
Yeah, what's the point in waiting when, you know?
Are you saying this Christmas Eve
- as in three weeks from now? - I am.
And you and Fancy are gonna be my wedding planners.
- Wait, who and who? - Who and who?
Belle, it takes a,
- a year to plan a wedding. - Exactly.
And I-I don't want to throw a wrench into your plans,
but it's gonna take me more than a month
to get the plumbing and everything fixed.
Belle, did you even think this through?
I just don't think that's a good idea.
- Me neither, Belle. - Fancy.
[overlapping chatter]
[instrumental music]
Will you just stop?!
Stop that fussing.
Listen, Belle and I have talked about this.
As she knows that this might be the last Christmas
that I'll be able to see her in her wedding dress.
That's why she wanted to do this.
And as much your father would've wanted to.
It's okay, mama.
Hmm.
I guess the plumbing will have to wait
until after the wedding...
Are you serious?
Oh, big, big...
Okay, let's do it.
[laughing]
Okay, now, do you, young ladies,
remember what your father's favorite Christmas song was?
♪ Silent night
♪ Holy night ♪
♪ All is calm ♪
♪ All is bright ♪
♪ Round yon Virgin
♪ Mother and child ♪
♪ Holy infant ♪
♪ So tender and mild ♪
♪ Sleep in
♪ Heavenly peace
Yeah. [Laughs]
♪ Sleep in ♪
♪ Heavenly peace ♪
[Evelyn] Oh, my God!
[upbeat Christmas music]
Ooh, thank God, Kaiya's asleep.
- What y'all talking about? - My wedding dress.
- Is that mama's dress? - Yes.
[laughs] I mean, it's a pretty dress.
It's just so... mature.
Mm, I can alter it.
You know, Nona Ballentine made mama's wedding gown.
And she was an angel, but I still have my own style.
Just try it on, girl.
[sighs]
Uh-uh, look at you.
Why are you cheesing? What's up?
Well, you know, seeing mom's dress reminds me
how nonna inspired me.
There's something so beautiful
about designing a wedding dress.
Well, how's it different from the dresses
you've designed at work?
It feels more personal.
I mean, you get to be a part of making someone feel
like the most beautiful version of themselves
on the most special day of their life.
Well, what's up with you and Jaylen?
Oh, that was out of nowhere.
Well, Malik is like Jaylen.
And he is fine as hell.
And presumptuous as hell, too.
Trying to tell me how to be present.
- He don't know me like that. - [chuckles]
Which is exactly why I think you and Jaylen
would make a great match.
- What? - [Deena] Yes.
Richard and I have been together for years.
We're great together, Deena.
I mean, when is the last time he took you on a decent date?
And when's the last time Belle paid a bill on time?
[Belle] I heard that. [Fancy] Good.
[chuckles]
Listen, we just wish Richard was more present.
And I wish my sisters would believe me
when I say that I'm happy.
- Promise. - All right.
[instrumental music]
- Huh? - What happened to the dress?
- What's wrong? - I mean, the dress is pretty.
But it's not me.
I wanted to wear something breath-taking
on my special day.
Belle, we have to order wedding dresses
months in advance.
- Honey? - Well, lucky for me.
I have the fabulous Fancy Ballentine as my sister.
Wait? You want me to make the dress?
Belle, I don't have that kind of time.
I mean, you did an amazing job
designing my wedding dress,
and you would absolutely slay Belle's wedding dress.
Please, please.
Okay, it won't be easy, but it will be perfect.
[laughing] Thank you, sister.
Mm-hmm.
- Ain't she the best? - Exactly.
[instrumental music]
Hey, mama. What you in here doing?
I tell you, learning this Braille isn't gonna be easy.
You know they have audio books for that now, ma.
Francine, I know that.
And stop with the long face.
What you got planned for the evening?
Just taking a look at some of Richard's work,
and I'm gonna start sketching Belle's wedding dress.
[chuckles] Oh, Lord, you mean to tell me
she got you to make her dress too?
You know you spoil her.
Just like your father used to.
That's probably why I do it.
I think it's what daddy would have wanted me to do.
Oh, you know that man, he just adored you girls.
And he used to love watching y'all sing.
Like you did earlier.
Although if you ask me, you're the only one with a voice.
Mama... Well, it's the truth.
Well, I'm singing in church this Sunday.
I think you should come.
I'm a little upset with God right now,
and nobody wants some old angry woman
sitting up in their house.
Mama.
God specializes in things impossible.
I think he'll understand.
[instrumental music]
Then you think he can make me understand
why he took my husband away?
- Okay. - Yeah.
- I like this. - I do, too.
- Fancy, are those shoes... - Absolutely.
It's really funny, I didn't realize
they introduced a shorter, thicker heel.
Well, that's shocking
because I thought you knew everything.
[instrumental music]
Hey, gang!
- Oh! Lyla. - Lyla.
Lyla, I am so glad you're back.
I cannot wait to hear about South Africa.
The photos, amazing.
Ooh, and I can't wait to share, but first,
I have some news, everyone, [claps] gather round.
I am happy to be back.
Actually, that's not true.
I'd rather be spending the holidays
tanning with my new love, Buhle.
But alas, I am happy to see all of you.
Some of you, I have known for a very long time
and you're like family to me.
But after 25 years of being the face,
the owner and the creative director
of Lyla Ross, I've decided to retire.
[all gasping]
Retire? Okay.
That's unexpected.
Are you selling the company?
Oh, no. I'll remain the owner.
But I will be handing over the role
of creative director to either you, Fancy,
- or Germaine. - Oh, yes! [Gasps]
I, never mind. It's just an honor to be nominated.
I was so inspired by South Africa,
the classic silhouette, the luxe detail
the vibrant colors, that I want each of you
to design a safari-inspired capsule collection
for spring summer.
- Ooh, okay, Africa. - Nice.
[growling]
- That's a lot. - [Lyla] And who's ever design
I like best, will become the new creative director
of Lyla Ross.
Lyla...
Thank you so much.
It's gonna be quite the competition.
Fancy is an incredible designer.
I will most definitely be bringing my A game.
And I undoubtedly say the same thing.
Ooh, brilliant.
Now I am off for a flight.
[indistinct chatter]
Hmm. [Snapping finger]
Oh, my Lord.
I got this. I got this. I got this. I got this.
[gentle piano music]
Ooh.
- Oh. - Oh, hey, Miss Evelyn.
Oh, hey. Hey, Jaylen.
Coming back from your morning walk?
Yeah, so nice and crisp outside.
Yeah, I love this weather.
What are you doing with that wood?
I'm replacing some old floor boards so that you won't trip.
Smells like cedar.
You've got good nose because that it is.
You know, I used to sculpt with cedar a lot in my early years.
Wood is easy to work with.
The various grains and... and patterns.
They just make art so vibrant.
[gentle piano music]
- I know this isn't easy. - Well, you got that right.
When I started losing my sight,
I felt like I started losing everything.
That God's something.
Well, He really is.
Even with everything I've lost,
I've come to see that somehow He still gives me just enough.
Just enough, huh?
Yeah.
Some kind of God he is.
Miss Evelyn, you know,
there's no reason for you to give up making art.
Baby, a vision impaired sculptor
is about as useful as a
finger-less organ player.
But you still have those fingers
and they are powerful.
[music continues]
All you need is for me to make
some adjustments to your equipment.
[upbeat music]
How do you knit?
- Hey, boss. - Yes.
I just got your email about
dropping off wedding invitations.
Oh, yeah, they're right there.
Isn't the bride and the groom supposed to be doing this?
If I relied on my bride baby sister,
they'd be sending on New Year's Eve.
And can I say something?
If it's not work-related Tia, no.
Look, after all the hard work you've put into this company,
I don't understand why Lyla didn't just
hand you the creative director role.
Everybody thinks it.
- Who's everybody? - The entire office.
- Really? Okay. - Yes.
Can I see the sketches yous working on?
No, these are very, very rough.
And to be honest with you,
all of this couldn't have come at a worse time.
In between the holiday rush,
planning my little sister's wedding,
moving in, helping out my mama, I'm slammed.
- Well, superwoman. - [chuckles]
I'm here to help wherever I can.
[Fancy] Thank you.
Well, you can start by taking those invitations
to the post office.
Ah, dang.
Oh, I gotta go get my nails redone tomorrow.
And it better not make you late.
- I can't make no promises. - [chuckles]
[gentle music]
- Oh. - [Fancy] Uh-huh.
[chuckles]
- That was a lot. - [laughing]
I just want you to know, mama and I
love the changes you've made so far.
It's been such a joy to see her move around so freely.
I just finished the last round.
Mmm. That was fast.
Now, the plumbing's gonna need a lot of work,
but you said that we should wait until after the wedding.
[chuckles] Yes.
Well, I guess I'll be seeing you soon.
[instrumental music]
[Jaylen] Whoa.
Nice car.
Thanks. It's my baby.
I thought I was your baby.
- Of course, that's my bad. - [chuckles]
[both chuckles]
Jaylen, this is my boyfriend, Richard,
and, baby, this is the contractor
that's been making our lives a bit easier.
- Jaylen Harris. - Hello, Richard Ellis. Whoo.
So, Mr. Harris, how long you've been getting dirty,
constructing and building things?
Started this business a couple years ago.
Mmm.
And, uh, what'd you do before that?
VP of a global market in company.
- Mmm. Is that so? - Yeah.
Just never really found corporate America fulfilling.
So I traded in my suits for work boots
and I ain't never been happier.
Fancy is fantastic
and you are a lucky man.
Without a doubt.
[instrumental music]
- Will you come in? - [Fancy] Mm-hmm.
All right, you have a good night.
Bye.
[instrumental music]
Fancy, why would you hire a contractor?
I mean, if your mom's going blind,
we should just put an assisted living facility
and you can finally move in with me.
Oh, come on, babe, and give up on the house
my father left for us?
No, I don't think so.
Okay.
Now, when are we going to dinner?
Well, actually, we don't have much time.
All right, so I figured we'd just go up
to the Chinese place, left the street.
You call that a special evening?
Babe, I gotta be on a red-eye to LA for a conference.
I haven't even finished packing yet.
[scoffs] Well, at least
you've got your priorities straight.
Bubba, don't do that.
Look, you know how it is, all right?
That's why I love you.
No, you love me 'cause I keep allowing you
to cancel on me.
Fair.
When we finally get to celebrate,
we getting that senior VP position.
Who knows?
You might have something even bigger to celebrate.
All right, come on.
Trust me, come on. Hey!
This place closes by an hour by the way.
[upbeat music]
Mmm.
[notification chiming]
[screen keyboard clacking]
[loud thud]
- Mama? - [water pouring]
[instrumental music]
Oh, my God.
Baby, what's going on?
A pipe must have burst, ma.
[Evelyn] Oh, my Lord.
I'm gonna go turn off the main valve.
All right, I-I'm gonna call Jaylen.
[keypad beeping]
[Jaylen] Hello? [Evelyn] Jaylen, listen.
We need your help right away.
Mm.
[Belle] Fancy, mom. [Evelyn] Who is it?
It's me, Belle, mom, I got your message, are you okay?
Oh, yes, sweetheart, I'm fine.
- Okay. - Why are the lights out?
Jaylen shut off the circle breaker for safety,
but he's turning it back on now.
I can't believe this is happening now.
- Yeah. - Right before our wedding.
[gasps] Oh, my God.
[Evelyn] Oh, boy, oh, boy.
- Unbelievable. - What in the...
How am I supposed to get married in here?
- This place is a mess. - Hey, bro.
Unfortunately, your pipes are pretty corroded.
- Oh, I can't breathe. - [Fancy] No, Belle.
- Calm down, sweetheart. - Belle, Belle.
- Sit down, sit down. - Belle, Belle.
- I'm here. I'm here. - It's okay, baby.
Look at my eyes right here, okay?
- [Fancy] Tight. - Close your eyes.
I want you to visualize the most amazing wedding
you could possibly imagine taking place, right here.
It's happening right here. Breathe with me.
- Deep breath in. - [inhales]
And out. Deep breath in.
And out.
- Deep breath in. And out. - [breathes deeply]
Namaste.
- Thanks. - You're very welcome.
You okay?
- Okay. - Yeah. All right.
And you scared me there for a second.
[cracking]
Look out!
- Oh, oh! - [Evelyn] Oh!
[instrumental music]
- Thank you. - Yeah.
Jaylen.
- Well, well, well. - [sighs]
It looks like we're going to be seeing
a lot more of you around here now.
- Yes, ma'am, you will. - Mm-hmm.
[chuckles]
I could devour these muffins, they're fantastic.
Thank you.
I really appreciate you doing all this.
Oh, and I appreciate you for committing to getting
the house done by December 23rd.
Oh, we have to put in a little bit of overtime,
but I know how important the wedding is to everyone.
Yes, it has to be special.
It's our first family milestone since my dad passed.
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.
When'd he pass?
Almost a year ago.
It's gotta be tough.
It is, especially since
this is his favorite time of the year.
I mean, he used to love us coming together
as a family, singing, laughing, loving.
He used to say that he wished that
it could be Christmas every day.
Mm-hmm.
Oh, seems like he stepped up in his place.
Yeah, well, isn't that what the oldest one does
- when a parent passes? - In some ways.
But then who steps up for you?
What do you mean?
The other night at dinner, you brushed off the fact
that you didn't get to go to your high school prom.
Like it was nothing.
But for a second, it seemed like it was more than that.
Well, I see you have a tendency to look too far into these.
- Maybe. - [chuckles]
I'm gonna go to the grocery store after work.
If you and your guys love my blueberry muffins,
you're gonna die from my banana nut muffins.
You really don't have to do all that.
Not to mention, this isn't exactly
how I imagined making my way
onto Fancy's never ending to-do list.
- Well, fine, no muffins. - [gasps]
[laughing]
- Have a good work day. - You too.
- Bye. - Bye.
[instrumental music]
[upbeat music]
Yeah, I mean, how about this one here?
Well, that's cute.
Let's make it rain.
Ash Flash, I could follow you for years.
You helped me un-big my back for graduation!
Do you have a fitting appointment?
Yes, she most definitely does.
Bonjour, baby. Ca va, mwah, mwah.
Tu est tres belle.
- Thank you. - Yeah, come, come with me.
[Germaine] Let's get you a fitting.
- Oh, please. - Wow.
Take it easy with those pipes, fellas.
- Miss Evelyn. - Hi there.
How's everything going?
Everything is going great.
Pipes are going in today.
But I have a little job for you.
Come on.
- What? - Hmm.
So, how's it going?
Uh, fine, Fancy.
Ashley, how did you and Germaine connect?
- Well, we did... - Well, I just so happened
to see on social media that Ash was looking for brands
to work with on her holiday shoot.
So, I slid right up in those DMs, baby.
At first, I didn't think you guys had
any flash potential for my 15.5 million followers.
What does she mean by flash potential?
Her name is Ash Flash, it's kind of a whole thing.
Like this dress, zero flash.
My boobs feel incarcerated.
Oh, no, no, baby.
Let's do something about that.
Still not enough flash.
Oh, okay, sis, I feel you. How about this?
- Keep going. - [Germaine laughing]
Oh, okay, baby, I'm right here with you.
I see the vision, let's do it.
Oh, now, that's flash.
[laughs]
[upbeat music]
[shutters clicking]
[growling]
[Fancy] Really?
Is this what we've become?
I guess so.
[instrumental music]
Oh.
It's been a while since I've been in here.
Mm-hmm.
Do me a favor, you press her right here.
[electric buzzing]
Oh, my goodness.
Boy, look at you.
I replaced the lights with high intensity bulbs.
You know that actual helps.
I mean, I can, I can see a little better.
And I cleared out a lot of stuff,
so you'd have some more space.
Uh, yeah, I see, I have a lot of space.
Well, what did you do with my tools?
Okay, now, I reorganized your chisels in size order
because I did a little bit of research
and it turns out that visually impaired woodworkers
use the exact same tools as the sided ones.
The only real difference is how they mark and measure.
And here, check this out.
- [computer] Six inches. - Ooh.
It's a talking tape measurement that reads the length out loud.
- [chuckles] - All right, now you try it.
[measuring tape rattling]
[computer] Eight inches.
[chuckles]
[laughing] -[computer] Ten inches.
Oh, my Lord.
Now, your man at the store
wanted me to tell you that it's not the vision
in your eyes that creates the art.
It's the vision in your mind's eye that brings it all to life.
The water damage ruined the finial on the banister.
And we're gonna need someone to work on a new one.
[chuckles]
[exhales]
You really think I can do this?
I know you can.
Allow me.
Here, we go.
- Ah, thank you. - No problem.
[instrumental music]
Oh! Sorry, I'm late, y'all.
The work was absolutely crazy today.
And my head is killing me.
- Hey, sis? - Hey.
Well, you know, there's no better cure
for a crazy day than try out some wedding cakes.
- [Fancy] Mm-hmm. - Try this.
It's a red velvet with white chocolate,
sour cream frosting.
Let me see.
Mm-hmm.
- Wow. - All right.
I know I can't decide.
Red velvet, vanilla, lemon, coconut.
- Ooh. - I love them all.
Well, the bakery can make a four-layer cake
with four different flavors.
But it's gonna be a little more expensive.
Well, what's expensive?
Well, if there anything like this red velvet,
I'm sure they're amazing. Let's do the four layer.
- Don't worry, Belle, I got you. - Aw, thank you, sis.
[laughing]
Oh. Have you called Auntie Janice
and given her the store information
for Sky's flower girl dress?
- I've changed my mind about Sky. - [both] What?
I was thinkin' about using Kaiya.
Girl. Kaiya is one.
She can barely walk.
But have you seen Sky?
She cut her own hair and to fix it,
Auntie Janice cut a mullet into it,
and she looks like a teenage Billy Ray Cyrus.
[Deena] So what?
She is still your cousin.
No Billy Ray ruining my wedding pics.
Belle, you have already asked Sky to be your flower girl.
Right, and don't nobody wanna hear Auntie Janice's mouth.
Oh, hey, but this is my wedding.
Not Auntie Janice's,
who's already on husband number three.
Belle, you're being really petty.
And spoiled. She's turning into it...
Don't you dare.
A Bridezilla!
Are you serious?
You're the one who fired your wedding singer
the day of the reception because she was wearing
- all white. - Sure did.
Who does that at someone else's wedding?
See? A Bridezilla. Right, Fancy?
Are you kidding me? Don't ask, Fancy.
She's already supported you enough!
Y'all, please, please. Stop!
My head is killin' me.
I just make a flower crown the cover up Sky's
silly, Billy Ray Cyrus haircut, damn!
Okay.
- I actually love that! - That's a good idea.
'Cause flower crowns are cute.
[instrumental music]
Belle, won't you hold still while she's pinning you?
Yeah, we might need to redo this seam to a,
and pull up the draping.
Oh, you absolutely should.
Germaine, what are you doing in my fitting room?
This is a private fitting.
Um, you know, the same thing you did at my fitting
with Ash Flash, being nosy.
Germaine, I saw your post with Ash Flash today.
- It was so good. - [Germaine] Thank you, baby.
Was it?
I mean, 800,000 accounting
- seemed to think so. - Those are crazy numbers.
Actually, Belle, if I designed your wedding dress,
I've got a friend over at City Bride's Social
who would love to see you
in a Germaine Luis, the way you're original.
But they do a feature on you, photo spread and everything.
- Are you serious? - [Germaine] Mm-hmm.
Are you serious?
Belle, we're already working on your dream dress.
Yes, but we are talking about City Bride.
Who has millions of followers.
Yes, let's do it.
Great, let's get started right now, baby.
You can take that off, please.
Unbelievable.
Bridezilla strikes again.
What?
Being on City Bride would be huge!
Belle, Fancy has spent countless hours
working on this dress.
Are you just gonna ditch your sister for "The Gram?"
You know what, Deena?
- It's okay. - No, actually, it's not.
No, it's her wedding, so whatever makes her happy.
Ah! Thank you, sis.
And now that you don't have to finish my dress,
you can just work on the other wedding stuff.
Wow. [Chuckles]
[gentle music]
Boss, there's been an accident.
- It's your mom. - My mom?
[instrumental music]
I'm not still feeling faint, are you?
- That was a lot of blood. - [chuckles]
Ms. Evelyn's always been a bleeder.
Thankfully, the cut wasn't as bad as it looked.
You know, it is so darn nice having a doctor in the family.
Yeah, I'm just gonna bill you
with a couple of babysitting sessions with Kaiya.
Oh, but I'll have you know, I charge by the hour.
- [chuckles] - Ma!
- What happened? - Oh, honey, I'm okay.
I just had a little mishap while I was carving.
She just needed a few stitches.
Mama, what were you doing
fooling around with your old tools?
[Jaylen] Ahem. I, uh, modified her studio
to make it easier for her to use.
Mama, you're gonna have to accept that
there's some things you just can't do anymore.
Why? Because I'm a-a useless woman now.
Fancy, woodworking is not just what I do,
it's-it's part of who I am.
And it finally took someone outside of this family
to truly understand what that means to me.
Mama.
[sighs]
What were you thinking?
Those tools are dangerous
even for someone who can see well.
Look, Fancy, your mother may be losing her eyesight,
but the rest of her faculties remain intact.
She just needed something to keep her inspired.
Jaylen, your job is to fix this house,
not to tell me how to deal with my mother.
- Okay, Fancy... - Do you know what?
You're getting a little too comfortable for there
to be so much work left in this house.
[instrumental music]
[wind whistling]
- Hey. - Hey.
Working on the weekend. Wow. [Chuckles]
Yeah, got a tight deadline.
I didn't know you did all of this.
It's nice.
Yeah.
Look, I'm sorry for overstepping.
- I-I just... - Listen.
My mama's got her own life
and somehow you realized that before I did.
To be honest, I haven't seen her this happy
in a long time. Thanks to you.
Glad, I could help.
A-ah, Fancy, wait.
So what does a busy, successful executress do on a Saturday?
I'll be in the kitchen prepping the pies.
- Pies? - Yes, pies.
Each year my church prepares dessert boxes for the needy.
It's a tradition my father started.
Girl, do you ever have an off button?
Well, I have you know, that bacon pies is very relaxing.
True,
- but I was talking about fun. - Well, define fun.
Is that your way of asking me to show you?
I didn't say that.
[both laughs]
Like you have been working and I have been working
and I could use some relaxation
and you can definitely use some fun.
So, how about you allow me to introduce you to some fun
and I will come back here and help you
make these relaxing pies.
♪ Listen
♪ Christmas time is here ♪
♪ Celebrate with you ♪
♪ I'm so happy y'all cause everybody's here ♪
♪ Toys are under the tree ♪
♪ With the family
♪ This time of the year ♪
♪ And I'm here with you
♪ I'll remember this time of year ♪
Wow! I love this.
All of the Christmas vibes.
I can't believe I've never been here before.
It's the first year the organization
that I volunteer for has ever put it together.
Oh, what organization is this?
Christian-based organization called Boys Rites of Passage.
That's where I spend most of my downtime.
Focuses on getting young black boys to manhood
through faith in Christ...
Oh, come on, Jesus.
Uh, basic life skills, um, etiquette, health, yoga.
So that's where you get the "Namaste" from.
Bingo.
Being around these young men
and pouring into the next generation of leaders
is fulfilling.
Well, this place is awesome.
I'm about to drop some serious coin up in here.
Ah, just gonna shop until you drop, huh?
Well, this is what I call fun.
- [chuckles] - [cell phone ringing]
Give me a second.
- Wedding stuff. - It's actually my boss, Lyla.
- [Jaylen] Hm. - But bye, Lyla. [Chuckles]
- Is that a Christmas miracle? - Yeah.
This guy I know said that I need
to set some boundaries and be present.
- Hm. - [chuckles]
This guy seems very wise
and perhaps even handsome.
Ugh.
He all right.
[laughs]
[sighs]
[Fancy] Cookies.
[upbeat music]
- So... - [Jaylen] Fancy.
I love this place.
What'd you get?
This.
For me?
A little something to remember me by.
Thank you, Jaylen. It's beautiful.
[Jaylen] It is.
Reminds me of you.
Mm.
[instrumental music]
[Jaylen] There she is.
[sighs] Here you go.
[Jaylen] Thank you.
- It's hot. - Okay, okay.
[instrumental music]
[Jaylen] You know, I haven't put up a Christmas tree
in my house in forever.
[chuckles]
Hm...
Do you mind if I ask
what happened with your marriage?
Ooh.
- [Fancy] Too much? - No, no, it's-it's okay.
Um...
[sighs] Okay.
Remember when I told you
that I was miserable as an executive?
Mm.
Well, it turns out that I was truly overworked
and exhausted,
physically, mentally, spiritually,
and all for something that I didn't even know.
So after much thought and prayer,
I decided to walk away.
- From your marriage? - Oh, God no.
To start my own construction company.
[Fancy] Huh?
Which my ex-wife hated.
[music continues]
Why?
Well, she was, is a successful corporate attorney
and once she made partner
we barely, if ever, saw each other.
She would be returning from New York,
I would be headed to Singapore.
I thought that was crazy
and it didn't seem to bother her much at all.
She was in love with the image of us
being a power couple,
more so than the marriage itself.
So, when I left corporate America,
she left me.
- I'm sorry to hear that. - [Jaylen] Nah.
Worked out for the best.
Because then I learned that
my love language is quality time.
It makes sense.
You're always talking about balance.
No, balance is key.
Like the kids say.
I wanna live a soft life.
Uh...
- I wasn't taught that. - [laughs]
Well, me neither. But o-okay. Hold on, hold on.
You're not getting away scot-free here.
You never told me why you didn't go to prom.
Oh, I don't wanna talk about prom.
You know what's funny?
I find it hard to get to know someone
when I'm the only one that's sharing.
[chuckles]
It's-it's not that I didn't wanna go.
It's just that at the time,
my father was in the Air Force
and my mom was a struggling artist.
She tried everything
but the dress, the shoes, the ticket.
- It was just too much. - Hm.
And I pretended like it didn't matter, but it did.
And that's when I decided that
my sisters would never go through what I went through.
And if money was the problem,
- I'd be the solution. - [Jaylen] Hm.
And that's when I taught myself how to sew
and worked in retail for a few years.
And yeah, and that's actually where I met my boss, Lyla.
She saw something in me and asked
if I could be her assistant.
I felt like it was the perfect way
to work my way up in fashion.
- And then I did. - Okay, so wait a minute.
You mean to tell me that the whole reason
that you're in fashion is because of your sisters?
Well, I guess you can say that, but I've always loved fashion.
[Jaylen] Okay.
I actually wanted to be a bridal dress designer,
started with the prom dresses.
But I've always wanted to be a part of something bigger,
like crafting something that made a woman
feel cherished and beautiful.
Fancy, it sounds like
that's what you're supposed to be doing with your life.
Yeah. But once I got older
and settled into the life I have now,
it kind of felt silly to go back
and chase a childhood dream, you know?
If we don't find joy in what we do every day,
then why are we doing it?
Well, not all of us went to Wharton Business School
before launching our own company...
F-Francine Ballantine.
You've been in my life for about a few weeks
and in that short span of time I have seen you do
any and everything exceptionally well.
Ah. Thank you, Jaylen.
You can do anything you put your mind to.
[upbeat song]
♪ I see the leaves are changing ♪
♪ I feel the temperature drop below ♪
♪ Lights re-arranging ♪
♪ I smell the eggnog and mistletoe ♪
♪ Everywhere around the world
♪ Big and little, boys and girls ♪
♪ Laughing, playing, celebrating ♪
I hope you like my presentation.
And I know that you would love my presentation, Miss Ross.
It's Lyla Ross.
♪ Christmas! ♪
♪ Celebrate tonight
♪ Don't need the riches just for the kisses ♪
♪ Spark the place that I had always ♪
♪ It's Christmas! ♪
♪ I hold you this Christmas
♪ So
♪ Love all you're lovin'
♪ You keep me blushin'
♪ I just want this Christmas ♪
[hammering]
Ow! Ow!
Ow!
[crying loudly] I'm so sick of this!
I am sick of this!
Why?
God, why?
I was good.
I was faithful.
I did everything you asked.
I have followed every rule.
And you have taken everything from me.
Why?
[crying] Why?
Why?
[instrumental music]
[Walt] Evelyn.
Oh, my God.
Walt?
Walt.
[instrumental music]
I already feel like I'm losing my mind.
Are you real?
I'm right here, baby.
Oh.
I was supposed to go first,
not you.
Honey, how could you leave me?
Did you remember the first time I saw you?
Janice's birthday party.
[Walt chuckles]
In the middle of the dance floor,
you were swaying your hips, to Chaka Khan.
[both chuckle]
From that moment on, I've never left your side.
Even now, I'm still here.
Always.
You are.
Of course I am.
I've been trying to get you to feel me.
Oh.
Honey, it has been so hard without you.
I know, darling,
but you've got to pick yourself up
and keep going.
The life we've built, it's beautiful.
Just look at our girls, Deena, Belle,
and of course our titan, the incomparable, Fancy.
[chuckles]
I've been trying to reach her too.
She's always so worried about everybody else.
But right now, she needs you all more than ever.
Evelyn, the Lord has blessed you with more time.
What a gift.
Don't waste it.
[music continues]
Oh.
I love you, Walt.
I love you.
And I love you, my darling.
And I gotta tell you.
You got it going on in here.
[chuckles]
This place looks great.
Yeah. Yeah, I do.
[sniffles]
Walt...
[instrumental music]
Salad and bacon.
[instrumental music]
You're quiet today.
I'm sorry, baby. It's just a lot going on.
You worried about the creative director position?
Don't sweat it.
You got it.
And when I get promoted to senior VP,
you and I are gonna be that power couple.
I'm not sure I want the position.
What do you mean?
I've actually been thinking
about making a shift in my career.
- A shift? - [Fancy] Yeah.
Hey, baby, I miss creating from the heart.
And ready to wear,
I'm designing what others think should sell
while chasing trends and commercial appeal.
I wanna get back to making dresses
that feel true to me.
Maybe even start my own bridal line.
[chuckles] Babe.
I know you're stressed,
and I know part of you probably just
wants to run away from it all,
but this is just part of the journey.
Think about the life we've worked so hard to build.
I am.
Well, then think about our parents.
Think about what they sacrifice for us to be here.
[music continues]
I mean, look at us,
a successful black couple.
What's better than this?
- I'm trying to tell you. - And I'm telling you.
Not only are you gonna get that promotion,
you're gonna be glad, you did.
[instrumental music]
- Uh, you're almost finished. - Oh, yeah.
Pipes have been replaced, ceiling prepared.
And right on schedule.
The reviews are in,
and you got yourself a custom of life.
Why, thank you.
So, how'd the presentation go?
Well, my boss is gonna announce the decision tomorrow night
at our company Christmas party.
Sounds like we have a winner.
[Fancy] Yes, I'm so glad.
[clapping]
Oh, you got a little varnish on your cheek.
- Where? - Right there.
[chuckles]
- Oops. - [Jaylen] Mm.
- Oh-oh. - [Fancy] Wow.
Okay, okay.
It's all fun and games
until you have varnish on you.
You better not come over here with that varnish, Jaylen.
Uh-huh.
I'm not playing about my-my mind.
[Evelyn] All right, all right.
What we got going on up in here?
Hm, varnish and stuff.
[laughs]
[Fancy] Mama.
Anyway, these came for you earlier.
Okay.
[instrumental music]
What's wrong, baby?
Nothin'. They're from Richard.
He's apologizing because he won't make it back in time
for the party tomorrow.
That's too bad.
Honey, I am very sorry because I know
how you hate going to those things by yourself.
Yeah.
So why don't you go with her, Jaylen?
Uh...
Mama, no, I-I couldn't ask him to do that.
Well, you don't have to. I already did.
Well, Jaylen?
Um...
[instrumental music]
I'm available if that's okay with you.
I mean, it's okay with me, If it's okay with you.
Oh, my goodness,
you two are gonna drive me to drink.
Now, it's great, and it's a date.
It's a date.
All right.
[chuckles]
Well, just so you know, it's a fashion work thing,
so you probably won't have much fun.
But hanging with you is always fun.
[upbeat music]
[chuckles]
[Evelyn] Fancy. Your date is here.
Uh, um, w-well... [chuckles]
A-a date?
Not, not... It's not really a date.
- It's... - Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm okay. Why?
Well, you seem a little nervous.
Nervous? Ha, me. [Chuckles]
That's, that is hilarious.
Okay, maybe a little bit. Oh...
Why does this feel like a prom night?
Maybe because for her, it is.
[instrumental music]
- [Evelyn] Oh, look at my baby. - Hi.
Oh, sweetheart, you look stunning.
Thank you, mama.
Wow.
You look amazing.
Look.
Are those the earrings your...
They're the ones that daddy gave me.
[instrumental music]
[sighs]
Shall we?
Yes.
All right, mama. Love you.
Love you too.
All right, you two have fun.
And don't you dare come back here early.
[upbeat music]
[indistinct party chatter]
[both] Wow.
- Jinx? - [laughs]
Oh, Merry Christmas, Fancy.
You look absolutely stunning.
As do you, as usual.
Oh, this must be Richard.
You look equally ravishing.
Actually, Lyla, this is Jaylen.
Oh.
Well.
Nice to meet you, Jaylen.
Nice to meet you as well.
This is Buhle.
He just flew in from Cape Town to surprise me for Christmas.
Now, I know you're thinking that he may be
a little young for me, but don't worry.
Trust me, he can barely keep up.
[laughs]
Well, come on, darling.
- Buh-bye. - Bye.
You have an interesting boss.
Ah, that's one word for her.
[upbeat party music]
Hi, Jaylen.
- Hey, Tia. - Hi, boss. You like?
Well, I should like it. I designed it.
You're so talented. It's so beautiful.
Don't you think so, Jaylen?
Yes, I do.
- So, Tia, is Jamal here? - Oh, yeah, girl.
He's around here somewhere trying to get people
to download his mix-tape.
Actually, le-let me go find him.
- Okay. Bye. - Bye.
You sure you still want to do this?
- Absolutely. - Okay,
Fancy. You are always one-upping me.
Here I thought I upgraded with my date
and that here you are with yours looking
practically edible in this impeccably tailored suit.
He's not my date. We're just friends.
Okay. Yeah, whatever.
Anyway, um, listen,
I hope you know that I am a huge fan
and I deeply respect both you and your talents.
Oh, Germaine, and you know I feel the same.
Thank you because that was actually really hard
for me to say out loud.
And, uh, whatever happens, we cool
and I know the vision is in good hands.
Amen.
[chuckles] May the best girl win!
You said it, not me.
Ooh, I love this song.
See you two "friends" later.
[upbeat party music]
[camera shutter clicks]
[mouthing] Oh, wow.
♪ Close my eyes and watch
♪ They gonna come and perk it ♪
- You having fun? - I am. I am.
Although I'm a little surprised at how many people think
- I'm Richard. - Ah.
These people haven't met your boyfriend?
Well, he hasn't made it to many of our gatherings.
- So. - Ah.
So you two haven't been together that long?
Three years.
But, you know, work is demanding on him too.
Ay, ay, ay.
What?
You hold the bar so high for yourself,
yet so low for everybody else?
[chuckles]
Fancy.
You deserve someone in your life
that demands as much for you
as you do for everyone else.
[sighs]
[song continues]
Attention everyone, eyes on me.
Yes, thank you.
I want to take this time
to thank each and every one of you for your passion,
creativity and determination
that you've poured into this company.
With that being said,
I am excited to announce who will succeed me
as creative director.
- [Lyla chuckles] - [crowd murmuring]
And that person is...
Fancy Ballentine! Oh!
Come up here, Fancy.
[crowd applauding]
[instrumental music]
You're letting me say a few words.
- Absolutely, of course. - Yes.
[Fancy] Lyla, thank you so much for this opportunity.
During my time here, Lyla Ross,
I've learned so much about the industry,
but even more about myself.
As someone who's given so much to this company
along the way, not only have I forgotten my worth,
but I've forgotten that my dreams are worth it too.
[instrumental music]
So, with that being said,
- I've decided to resign... - [crowd gasping]
and take a dear friend's advice and finally bet on myself.
- Germaine. - Yes.
Yes.
Uh, con-con-congratulations. Yes.
[Fancy] You're gonna be amazing.
I'm excited to see what's next for Lyla Ross,
but even more excited to see what's next for me.
[crowd applauding]
Thank you.
[instrumental music]
[Jaylen] Did you see Lyla's face?
[Fancy] Yes. I can't even believe her face could do that.
[both laughs]
[Fancy] Wow. It just felt so good.
I mean, in that moment, I realized
that the only way to build the company
I truly envision is to do it on my own.
And it's gonna be fantastic.
I'm pretty sure Tia and everybody else
is gonna come right along with you.
God, is this what choosing yourself feels like?
- [Jaylen] Mm-hmm. - I mean, can you believe?
I sure can.
The only person who ever doubted you was you.
Thank you, Jaylen.
- For what? - For everything.
You p-pushing me and encouraging me.
It's kind of funny
because we haven't known each other long, but with you,
I don't have to work at anything
but just being the best version of me.
[instrumental music]
And I feel the exact same way.
Jaylen...
I can't.
I'm with somebody.
And I can respect that.
Goodnight.
Goodnight, Fancy.
[door lock clicks]
[keys jingling]
[cheerful music]
[man 1] And so I told game recognized game,
and you're looking real unfamiliar right now.
[woman 1] Sometimes you have to let people know who's on top.
- You're so right. - [Evelyn] So, Fancy...
Oh, hey, Mama.
Look, the rehearsal dinner is gonna be amazing.
Oh, great. Listen, come with me to get some more champagne.
Okay.
[chuckles]
Francine, I am so proud of you.
For what, mama?
For finally choosing something that brings you joy
and gives you purpose.
Thank you, mama.
I'm excited and a little scared.
I mean, I have to reach out to some of the relationships
I've built over the years and find some investors...
No, no, no, no, sweetheart.
There's no reason to be scared because God's got it.
Wow.
It looks like I'm not the only one
- finding her everyday joy. - [chuckles]
Yeah, I know.
The other night I decided
that I was gonna get loud with God,
and he got loud right back.
- [chuckles] - And?
Oh, honey,
I am at peace with everything.
Hm, mama.
Sometimes we got to follow what we think.
God is saying to us.
I mean, that's why I was so sure
about the decision I made to set out on my own.
I mean, not only did I listen to God,
but I felt daddy's support.
[chuckles]
Amen.
The Hallelujah.
- [laughs] - [door opens]
Ms. Evelyn.
I think it's time.
Time for what?
There's a big surprise.
I'm not gonna tell you what it is,
but it's a a big, big surprise.
Okay, mama. [Chuckles]
[instrumental music]
Jaylen, about last night...
It's okay.
We're good.
Okay.
Thank you.
Ready?
May I have your attention, please?
Belle, Anthony,
I know that we're here for your rehearsal dinner.
However,
Ms. Evelyn has something she would like to present.
Well, I know that you're all aware
that ever since I started losing my vision,
I've been feeling lost, broken.
But thanks to my friend Jaylen,
I have been able to find my way back to art again.
Or as Fancy just told me,
I've found my everyday joy.
[Jaylen] Ladies and gentlemen, behold.
[crowd gasping]
[applauding]
Ow, mama, it's beautiful.
It's good, ladies and gentlemen,
- now this is a masterpiece. - Mm-hmm.
My mamma's back, y'all. She back.
[crowd murmuring]
[woman 2] It's so good.
So, last night as a single man, Anthony.
- How you feeling? - I'm ready to hang it up.
- Oh, good. - Y'all got any advice for me?
Have you figured out
how to handle conflicts with Belle?
Uh-huh.
You know, I think with these Ballentine women,
you just got to agree with them.
He's ready. 'Cause you ain't never lie.
[Anthony] I agree with everything they say.
[Richard] Hey, Merry Christmas, fellas.
[Malik] Rich.
What's going on, man?
You know Jaylen, right?
- I do. Hey. - What's up?
- Anthony, congratulations. - Thank you. Thank you.
Are Fancy and the ladies inside?
[Anthony] Oh, yeah, they're in there.
Okay.
I didn't even know that.
Fancy?!
Hello, sister.
Fancy?!
Richard, what are you doing here?
- [Richard] Hey. - Thought you wasn't coming back
until Belle's wedding.
Hey, I wanted to surprise you, baby.
Baby, um, I have some news.
- Me first. - Okay.
I got senior VP.
[chuckles]
- Congratulations. - I did it.
[Fancy] I'm so proud of you.
Wouldn't have been able to do it without you.
[instrumental music]
Fancy,
you and I just make sense.
I know I work a lot, but I mean, the point is to have someone
equally as strong standing next to you.
Let's do this life together,
me and you a real power couple.
[gasping]
Fancy
will you marry me?
Just say yes, and we'll have
our own Christmas wedding next year.
Mm. Baby, I...
I-I can't.
I can't.
What do you mean, what do you mean you can't?
Let's not do this now.
- Just... - Oh, what?
Why not now?
I mean, I think, I at least deserve an explanation
as to why you won't marry me?
[music continues]
Richard.
I've put so much time and-and support into you.
And I'm a better man for it.
But I'm not a better woman.
What do you mean?
You just don't see me.
I need someone who helps me be the best version of me.
And you're just not that.
I'm sorry.
[somber music]
Babe, hold this.
[exhales]
- That was a lot. - And so tacky!
I mean, who does that at my rehearsal dinner?
No, please.
Did I just make the biggest mistake of my life?
What does your gut say?
It says I'm done making decisions
that look right but don't feel right.
My whole life, y'all,
I've done what was expected of me,
pushed forward and put everybody else first.
And, Deena, you have a husband that adores you
and the most beautiful baby girl.
Belle, you're about to marry the man of your dreams
and have the wedding of a lifetime.
And even mom has rediscovered the joy
in doing what she loves.
All of you guys have built lives that fulfill you
and I want that too.
For the first time in my life,
I know what my version of joy looks like,
and that wasn't it.
Sis, you've always been our rock,
I guess we forget that our smart,
incredible, strong big sister
needs us to hold her up sometimes too.
[music continues]
I know I made it look easy for years,
but it's not.
I really need y'all right now.
We need each other.
[cheerful music]
What do you think?
I can't believe you still made my dress.
Yeah, this body.
[cheering]
I can't believe what a hot mess Germaine's dress was.
- Oh, hell. - Yeah, listen.
I kept it a secret because I wanted to surprise you
with the very first original Fancy Ballentine bride of gang.
Mm.
How did you know I wouldn't like his dress?
Let's just say I know my sister.
- Mm-hm? - Oh, really, y'all?
I feel awful.
Have I really been a Bridezilla?
- Yes. - Yes.
Yes, you have.
Whatever.
Honestly, I just think we should do
whatever it takes to be happy in this life.
Yep. Because you only have one.
And today you are choosing to do
life with the most perfect man.
I'm so proud of you.
Thank you. I'm proud of me too.
[both chuckle]
I'll be back, y'all.
[instrumental music]
Well, where is she goin'?
Ah. She went to get her man, honey.
She needs to hurry it up.
- Come on, let's take a picture. - Oh.
[camera shutter clicks]
[instrumental music]
Jaylen!
Fancy, what? W-What are you doing here?
You're supposed to be at the wedding.
I know but I wanted to make this right.
I already told you, we are good.
Jaylen.
The right person reminds you that your needs, dreams
and well-being is just as important as theirs.
Okay, well-well, what about Richard and the proposal?
Well, you walked out before I told him no.
[gasps] Wow.
You, you finally told someone no.
Yeah.
And I've never had to do or be anything
but myself with you.
And I realize now that,
that's the life that I want.
That's the life you deserve.
[instrumental music]
Merry Christmas, Fancy.
Merry Christmas.
[instrumental music]
[cheering and applause]
Mr. Jaylen, you got a girlfriend?
- Come with me to the wedding. - Like this?
Just like that. Excuse me, excuse me.
[cheering]
[instrumental music]
[music continues]
My boss looks so beautiful.
She'd make an even more beautiful bride.
Don't you think so, Jaylen?
- You're preaching to the choir. - [Tia chuckles]
[pastor] Let's all stand.
[Jaylen] Here we go.
[woman 1] She looks so beautiful.
[man 1] She looks amazing.
[woman 2] Looks beautiful.
Oh, my God, the dress is gorgeous.
[chuckles]
[indistinct chatter]
[Belle] With this ring...
[Anthony] I thee wed.
[Belle] I love you. [Anthony] I love you.
Belle.
Your father was such an incredible mentor to me.
His words were always
filled with such love and wisdom.
And he tell me
it's love and kindness that draws them.
And, Ms. Evelyn, his spirit is with you
even in this moment.
And I can see him smiling on every one of us
as I pronounce these words.
By the power, vested in me on this snowy Christmas Eve,
I now pronounce you husband and wife.
Anthony, you may kiss your bride.
[crowd cheering]
♪ I said it was Christmas
♪ Everyday! ♪
♪ I see the children playing in the snow ♪
♪ I see my baby ♪
[Evelyn] Well, my gorgeous daughters,
come take a picture with your gorgeous mother.
- Oh! - [chuckles]
♪ I don't know another time ♪
♪ When everybody shines so bright ♪
♪ I wish that it was Christmas everyday... ♪
[mouths] I love you.
♪ So Santa's on your naughty list ♪
♪ 'Cause I know what I really wish ♪
♪ I wish that it was Christmas everyday ♪
♪ Oh no!
♪ Oh yeah! ♪
[all] Merry Christmas!
♪ Can you imagine
♪ Christmas everyday? ♪
[instrumental music]
♪ And it's the time of year
♪ Love when everybody feels the chill ♪
♪ They plant the presents under the tree ♪
♪ Having you all next to me
♪ Grandma's cooking filling the air ♪
♪ There is nothing that compares ♪
♪ There's no Christmas without you, baby ♪
♪ I feel lucky to be your baby ♪
♪ It's Christmas ♪
♪ I want you this Christmas ♪
♪ Oh
♪ Love all you're lovin' ♪
♪ You keep me blushin'
♪ Dime a dozen
♪ I just want you this Christmas ♪
♪ All I want this Christmas
♪ Oh
♪ Love all you're lovin' ♪
♪ You keep me blushin'
♪ Dime a dozen ♪
♪ I just want you this Christmas! ♪
♪ Celebrate tonight ♪