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- Hey, Merry.
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- Hey, Pops. - Afternoon, darlin'.
Everything all right?
- Yeah, couldn't be better.
- Some view, huh?
- [sighs] I never miss a chance to take it in.
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I love this time of year.
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Christmas is just so magical here.
- You know, your mama loved this place,
but never as much as at Christmas time.
That's when we became bound and determined
to own our own ranch.
And somehow, our Christmas wish came true.
♪ ♪
- Best decision ever.
- [chuckles] Ever?
- Ever. Come on, let's get back.
- Whoa, Billy.
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You remember how much trouble you used to get into
when you were a kid?
- Well, for the record, nobody told me the grain silo
was off limits or that grain acts as quicksand.
- But we did tell you
not to sneak out of the house at night, right?
- Big, bad wolves never scared me.
- [laughs]
Your mother, rest her soul,
always said you were a natural rancher.
Fearless, hardworking. She was right.
First time I ever saw you on a horse,
I said, "There goes a natural-born cowgirl."
♪ ♪
- Well, the Fisher family is officially off.
They had such a great time, they can't wait
to come back next year.
- Oh, well, they were really sweet.
- The, uh, Aguilar family will be here shortly.
What do we know about them?
- Mark Aguilar is a single dad with two kids.
Oh, and, uh, he's bringing his nanny.
- A nanny? On a ranch stay?
- From LA. - Oh, great.
- Look, I know some of our wealthier guests
can be very demanding, but let's try to give
the Aguilar family the benefit of the doubt.
- I just know that nanny spoils those kids rotten,
and she's probably gonna criticize my cooking
if it's not exactly how the kids like it.
Rich guy with his nanny.
Probably won't be a single dad for long.
- Okay, let's not go making assumptions, Jasper.
Okay, that's probably a safe assumption
but none of our business.
Okay, let's just focus on giving the Aguilar family
and their nanny the most perfect Christmas ever.
- Yeah, of course.
- [laughs]
Hey, you. Want a treat?
Kisses.
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both: ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪
♪ Jingle all the way ♪
♪ Oh, what fun is it to ride in a one-horse open sleigh ♪
Hey!
♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪
♪ Jingle all the way ♪
♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh ♪
♪ ♪
- Whoa, look at that ranch. Look at the cabin.
Whoa, look at the horses.
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[radio chirps] - Whoa.
- Merry?
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[radio chirps] - What's up, Laura?
- We have the cattle in the south pasture.
I can head over if you need a hand.
- Thanks, but don't worry about it.
Thunder and I have got these guys under control.
We'll see you soon. [radio chirps]
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Come on, boy. I've got guest to greet.
[horse snorts]
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- [laughs]
Hey, how are you doing?
- Welcome to Paradise Ranch.
- Thanks for having us.
Hey, come on. Chop chop, kids. Let's go. Let's go.
- I'm coming. - Come on.
- Hey. - Hi, I'm Mark Aguilar.
Hey. Nice to meet you.
This is my son Timmy, my daughter, Becca.
- I'm, Merry.
It's a pleasure to meet you all.
- Are you a real-life cowgirl?
- I most certainly am.
- Wow.
- [clears throat]
- Oh, sorry.
Didn't mean to be rude. Hi.
Oh, and for the record,
I wanted to go skiing but got outvoted.
- Well, by the end of your visit we can guarantee
that you'll be glad you were.
- Oh, we seem to be missing somebody.
- Ah, I am so sorry.
I was just packing away all the road snacks. [laughs]
[sentimental music]
I'm Debbie. - Jesper.
I mean, Jasper. Jasper, yeah.
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- All right, well, Jesper-- I mean, Jasper--
why don't you help with the luggage,
and I'll show everyone inside.
- Let's go. Come on.
Wow. - All right.
- Can--can I take your bag?
- Oh, um--
- Just, uh, let me. - Oh.
- Oh, I'm--I'm so sorry.
Just--it's--ju--uh, okay.
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- Okay.
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- Welcome to your guest cabin.
There is a small kitchen in here but all your meals
will be served in the main cabin next door.
- Wow, this is so nice.
I've never been in an honest-to-goodness
log cabin before.
- I don't know.
Feels real "Survivor: The Ranch Edition."
- Becca.
- No, no, that wasn't a burn. I love "Survivor."
I just never thought I'd be living in it one day.
Oh, yeah, what's your Wi-Fi password?
- Oh, I'm sorry, the Wi-Fi is for our business office only.
- Please tell me you're joking.
- Here at Paradise Ranch, people check in and check out.
Most of our guests come here to disengage from all the noise.
But don't worry, we'll make sure you
don't miss the internet.
Seeing as how it's Christmas week,
there's plenty of fun things for you all to do.
There is a big festival in town
and you're gonna get to be in the Christmas parade.
- We get to be in the Christmas parade?
- Yeah, it's the highlight of the festival.
Did you all bring your cowboy hats?
- Oh, well we heard there was a gift shop,
so I figured just buy them from there.
- Okay. Let's stroll on over, partners.
- [chuckles] - Let's go.
- Ugh. - Come on. [chuckles]
- Yeah, they call me Cowboy Stan.
Chaps are a must here on the ranch.
[chuckles]
I don't dress like this all the time.
Just when I know we have kids coming.
They seem to like it. How about you, young fella?
What do you do? If you don't mind my asking.
- No, I actually own a software engineering company.
I work with a lot of companies out in Silicon Valley,
but I am branching out
into consulting as well, so it's, yeah.
- Dad, look at this.
- Uh, looks a little bit too big for you, Timmy.
- Not even. - [laughs]
- See? Told you it's not too big.
[lively fiddle music playing]
- Come on, cowboy, let's find you a proper size.
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- Well, looks like Timmy's having a good time.
I figured I'd switch things up a little bit, you know?
Get 'em to put their phone down for a sec.
But it's Christmas, so nice, easy, relaxed time
at the ranch felt like a good idea.
- So you think ranch life is easy?
- Well, it's not like you're in a coal mine.
It's just a bunch of yeehaws and giddy-ups, right?
- So that's what you think we do around here?
Yee-haws and giddy-ups?
- You're not pitching hay. No offense.
- None taken.
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So you're a software engineer, right?
- Yes.
- So you spend most of your day at a desk?
- Well, mostly.
- So your idea of a work emergency
is, what, a paper cut?
Jammed document shredder?
- Well, as it happens, there was this one time
when I, um...
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Well, actually, no, it was another time.
Um.
Hey, can we just stick to the subject at hand, please?
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How do I look?
- Let's see.
Uh, definitely need a bigger hat for that head.
And unless you like being laughed at,
never tuck your blue jeans into your cowboy boots.
Other than that-- [clicks tongue]
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- So for your first night here,
we're gonna treat you to a real cowboy campfire dinner.
[Merry laughs]
[gentle acoustic music]
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- Well, looks like even Becca's having a good time.
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- Jasper's cooking has that effect on people.
- I really, really like this.
And it's exactly as I remember.
The ranch, the guest cabins.
It's like time just stood still here.
- What do you mean?
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That's my mother and me.
- That's my mom hugging your mom.
I came across this picture a few weeks ago,
and it's what gave me the idea to come back.
- So you came to Paradise when you were a kid,
and I'm just now learning about this?
Wow, you put the slick in city slicker.
Subterfuge something they teach in engineering school?
- Well, subterfuge is a lot better than desk jockey.
- Oh, come on.
Did that desk joke really hurt your feelings?
- No.
I didn't wanna bring it up
because I didn't feel you'd remember me.
I remember how much fun I had here,
and I wanted the same for Becca and Timmy.
- The fire is plenty warm. - Yeah.
- Sometimes I'm so busy working, I forget I'm a dad
with two kids who need me for just more than stuff.
- One thing money can't buy is quality time with the family.
- Oh, amen to badly-needed quality time with the kids.
- Mm. Mm-hmm. [both laugh]
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- Oh, this is potent stuff.
- Not the soy lattes you're used to.
[both laugh]
You know, it's not how the coffee tastes,
it's how it makes you feel when you're drinking it.
- Yeah.
- For you. - Oh, wow.
- Here you go, Laura. - Oh.
- Freddy. - Thank you. Mmm.
- Panettone bread pudding. I love it.
- Yeah, definitely one of my favorites.
- I have never eaten out of a tin plate before.
This is so fun.
- Oh, we try to provide the full experience.
- That was the best barbecue I have ever had.
I don't know any guys who cook like you do.
- [laughs] Thanks.
- Hey, Jasper, did you bring your guitar?
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How about "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear?"
- You got it.
- Oh, I love that one. - One of my favorites.
[guitar strumming]
- ♪ It came upon a midnight clear ♪
♪ That glorious song of old ♪
♪ From angels bending near the earth ♪
♪ To touch their harps of gold ♪
♪ Peace on the earth ♪
♪ Goodwill to men ♪
♪ From heaven's all-gracious king ♪
♪ The world in solemn stillness lay ♪
♪ To hear the angels sing ♪
all: ♪ The world in solemn stillness lay ♪
♪ To hear the angels sing ♪
[laughter] - Bravo.
[applause] - Bravo.
- Whoo.
- Oh, my gosh. Thanks, Laura.
That was a great way to end the night.
So everybody get a good night's sleep,
because breakfast is at 6:00 a.m. Sharp.
- 6:00 a.m.? No way.
- Yeah, I mean that's when the meal bell rings,
and if you're not there you have to wait until lunchtime.
It's gonna be a long morning on empty bellies.
- [chuckles]
- Dad.
- Becca, I don't make the rules here, babe.
- Just when I thought it was safe to enjoy myself.
- You'll be fine. - No.
[rooster crows]
[gentle orchestral music]
♪ ♪
- Good morning, gentlemen.
- Hey.
- Hey, what's with the long face so early in the morning?
- Well, he was actually looking forward
to horse riding this morning.
The boots I ordered for him didn't come in time.
So he feels a little bit left out.
- Oh, well, you know what? Come with me, cowboy.
Let's see if we can do something about that frown.
This is all stuff left behind by other guests.
Oh.
One of them left these boots here last Christmas.
You wanna try them on? - Oh, can I?
- Yeah. - Yeah?
- All right, here we go.
- Oh, let me-- - You got it?
- I'll do this and just--
- 'Tis the season. Here we go. Put your foot in. Here we go.
- Let me help you. - What do you think?
They're very Christmas-y, right?
- Yeah, they're very Christmas-y.
- All right, how do they fit?
- Great, I love them. I'm never taking them off.
[Mark chuckles] Yipee-ki-yay!
- That is one happy little cowboy,
and I'm pretty sure he's never gonna take those boots off.
- Oh, it's fine.
You know, I haven't seen Becca this morning.
- I actually tried waking her. She did grouse something at me.
I don't know what it was, but I'm pretty sure
it wasn't "I'll be right up."
[bell rings]
- Oh, well, there's the meal bell.
If Becca misses breakfast, the only thing growling
is gonna be her belly.
Come on, let's get some grub
and head over to the stables to choose your horses.
- Dad, look at this big horse.
- Wow, that is one handsome fella.
- Yeah, this is Merry's horse.
You know, I think Maverick
might be more your speed, Timmy.
He can be your horse for the week.
- Hey, um, no offense, but does the stable
always smell like this?
- Yeah.
- Well, it's really horrific on an empty stomach.
- Well, then it might be a good idea
not to miss the meal bell tomorrow morning.
So, uh, I don't mean to boast or anything,
but my muscle memory is something to be envied.
I did really well here on a horse as a kid.
- That's right. You think ranch life is easy.
- Really? Riding a horse?
It's like riding a bike but in a saddle.
- Oh, well, let's get you on this bike and see how you do.
I think you'll do just fine on this fella.
Come on, here we go.
[upbeat acoustic music]
All right, you think you know what you're doing?
- Boot in a stirrup, butt in a saddle, easy peasy.
- But you should know-- - Ah-ah-ah-ah.
I got this.
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Ah, I know what that smirk means.
You don't think I can do this. Watch this.
- Okay.
- [grunting]
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Whoa, whoa, whoa, horsey.
- You got this, Dad! - Whoa, horsey.
- Hold on tight. - Whoa, whoa.
- I thought you knew what you were doing.
- Not helping. - Just get all the way up.
- What?
- Get your leg over. There you go.
- [laughs] I flipped him in reverse!
- Then stop pulling back on the reins!
- Wait, whoa. - Okay.
- What's wrong with this horse?
- His name is El Jefe.
- The boss?
- Mm-hmm, yeah.
The boss is feisty,
but you know, experienced riders like yourself
are usually fine on him.
- Ah. This was a total setup.
- Mm, maybe a little.
- I mean, I get it.
Knocking me off my high horse figuratively and literally.
- "Whoa, horsey, whoa." You sound like a real pro.
[laughs]
Now, EL Jefe is feisty, but he's not a kicker.
I knew you'd be okay.
[gentle music]
Here, you got a little dust on your face.
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- Oh, it's, uh, nice to know that I'm in good hands.
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- Well, I'll go settle down EL Jefe.
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[chuckles]
[clicks tongue] Come on.
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[upbeat festive music]
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- Yeah, we have it all here. Bear, deer, moose, wolves.
- Bears?
- Even grizzly bears. - Wait, what?
Like--like, for real grizzly bears?
- Yep.
[Timmy growls] - Ahh! Not nice.
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- Whoa.
- Hey, how's it going back there, easy peasy?
- [grunts] I'm doing just fine.
- Yeah? - Whoa.
- Yeah, you look like you might be
having a little trouble on that saddle.
- No, no, I'm not.
Fine. It's fine. It's perfect.
Whoa.
- There are so many trees. How do we choose?
- Does it matter? They all do the same thing.
- Then I choose that one.
- Do you not see all those bald spots?
It's gonna be impossible to cover up.
- Hey, what about this one?
- Oh, yeah, this one's really Christmassy.
- Yeah, looks good. - All righty.
- Hey, Fred, uh, let me get that.
- You sure? - Yeah.
- Watch out, fella. [laughs]
- Right. [grunts]
[grunting]
[light suspenseful music]
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[grunts] [all scream]
[panting]
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I miss my desk.
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[gentle acoustic music]
- Come on, Mark, you're too slow.
I've been waiting for you.
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- Whoa, whoa, whoa.
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Freddy's all done. Just tying a tree to his horse.
He's really good at the whole tree chopping thing, isn't it?
- Better than some, that's for sure.
- Wow, this is nice.
You, uh, you don't ever get tired of this?
- Not even a little bit.
- I mean, no, I g-get the attraction,
it's just a-- just a big world out there.
You don't ever get bored at some point?
I'm surprised none of your guests
have tried to rescue you from this quiet.
- Wow, did you really just say that out loud?
Yeah, the only thing that needs rescuing out here
are the wolves when they get too close to my cattle.
- No, I mean, what I meant was--
I was just--I was trying to say, I, uh...
yeah, I-I-I got nothing.
- Yeah, nothing but a big foot in your mouth.
Look, bear. - Where?
[Merry laughs]
Not funny.
- Come on, that was hilarious.
[quirky music]
Okay, let's head back.
Gotta rescue you before you hurt yourself out here.
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- Hey, my fear is completely justified.
Bears literally eat people.
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[festive music]
- ♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly ♪
♪ Fa la la la la la la la la ♪
♪ Da da da da dee da da da ♪
♪ Da da da da da da ♪
♪ Da da da ♪
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- Good-looking Christmas tree. - Yeah.
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Oh, Merry, Freddy said you were
going to give us archery lessons.
- I sure am.
- Yes.
- Wait a minute, you, uh, any good at archery?
- Uh, good? Well, I hate to brag,
but I've won a few ribbons.
- Sounds like fun.
Well, I got a lot of work to do,
but I would love to give it a try.
- Work?
What happened to time with the kids?
- Hey, I got a business to run, you know.
Fortunately, I've downloaded a lot of stuff
I need for the iPad
so I won't be needing your Wi-Fi.
Anyway, all that can wait.
I wanna see what you can do with a bow and arrow.
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- Hmm, kay.
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- Whoa, nice. - Really impressive.
- Thank you, thank you.
- Here you go. - Okay.
- All right, you can do this. - [clears throat]
White feather out. Yep, there you go.
- Like this? - Yep.
- Okay. - You got it.
No way.
- Whoa, nice, Dad. - Boom.
- Beginner's luck. - Really?
Then how come mine's closer to the center than yours?
- Beginner's luck.
It takes a lot of time and practice to be consistent.
- Okay. [clears throat]
[blows air] - Oh, God.
- Okay. [laughs]
- What? Again?
[Mark laughs] - Whoa.
[Timmy claps]
- Oh, I forgot to mention,
I was on the archery team in college.
Oops.
- Okay, my turn.
- All right, here we go, Becca. - Here we go, Becca.
- Wait a minute. [all scream]
- Whoa, Becca!
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["O Christmas Tree" on piano]
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- Those Bliss Bars look delicious.
- [chuckles] Thanks.
- So, um, just out of curiosity,
is this a working vacation for you?
- Not at all.
Mr. Aguilar is very generous, so I'm just here for fun.
- Mr. Aguilar?
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So...
you and he are just, um--
- [laughs] I'm the nanny, that's all.
- [laughs] I'm--I'm sorry.
It's just, you know, sometimes....
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[laughs]
- That's okay. You're funny. [laughs]
[both laugh]
Can I have one?
- Yeah, yeah. Please, help yourself.
♪ ♪
- Seriously?
Ugh. My battery's dead.
- So recharge it.
- I forgot to pack my charger.
Now I'm not gonna have any pics to post
when we return to civilization.
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- Take a look at this.
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- Um, how am I supposed to take selfies with this old thing?
- You don't.
- Oh, okay.
- Take a look. What do you see?
- I see my dad stringing popcorn.
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And I see Tim and Merry decorating the tree.
- And that's all you need to see.
Capture that moment right there.
Snatch it out of the air. Snatch it out of time.
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The memories are gonna mean a lot to you.
♪ ♪
- Okay.
- Okay? - Yeah.
Um, can I have a bit of help, please?
- Here you go.
I say we line up your dad. What do you say?
- Yeah.
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- All right.
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[camera shutter clicks] All right, give that a try.
- All right.
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Oh, that's a nice one.
[laughs] That's really cool.
- Okay.
- I think we need some green over there.
So put that somewhere pretty. - Right here?
- Okay.
Okay, so maybe a little red up there.
- Oh.
- And then I found these.
What do you think this is?
["Hark! The Herald Angels Sing"]
♪ ♪
- Is this a real arrowhead? - Sure is.
Found right here in the mountains.
And, uh, these are stones
plucked from our very own riverbed.
♪ ♪
- Wow, those stones are very beautiful.
- Yep, can't buy these in a store.
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Grown right here in good old Montana.
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Well, I'm gonna go check on the horses.
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Do you wanna join me, Mark?
[gentle acoustic music]
- About the rescue remark I made earlier,
I'm not that backwards thinking.
- Are you sure?
- I am, and I meant every word what I said at that campfire
about quality time with the kids.
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This is stunning.
- I thought you'd appreciate this.
New moon, cloudless night. It's the perfect way to see it.
- How'd you do it?
♪ ♪
- What?
- Get me to stop long enough
to look at the stars and take a deep breath?
♪ ♪
- We're really good at taking deep breaths here in Montana.
- You know, in the city we take classes to learn to breathe.
- Bizarre.
You know, I've lived here on Paradise my entire life,
and sometimes I wonder what it'd be like
to live somewhere else, but...
I know I could never leave here for long.
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You know, I could never walk away from this.
♪ ♪
- Well, if I had known
there was this much beauty in Montana,
I would've made my return trip much, much sooner.
[sentimental music]
♪ ♪
[upbeat festive music]
♪ ♪
- Wow, good morning, Jasper. What smells so--
- Morning.
- What's going on here?
- Oh, nothing.
Just my famous gingerbread French toast is all.
- Wow, you're a man full of surprises, huh, Mark?
- Yeah, well, it's been a minute since I made it.
I know the kids love it. Christmas and fun, right?
Oh, you think I'm an expert at archery,
wait till you taste my gingerbread French toast.
It's to die for.
- That's just because you haven't had
my s'mores French toast yet.
- Ranchers eat s'mores French toast?
- Yeah, s'mores aren't just for campfires.
You know what, just step aside and watch me create magic, hmm?
- Yeah.
- Let's see here.
Oh, vegetable oil instead of butter?
Goodbye, flavor.
- Oh, adding all that sugar to the fluff?
Good morning, tooth decay.
- What? It's just a sprinkle.
♪ ♪
And I'll have you know
I won some awards in high school for cooking.
- So you've always been this insanely competitive, then?
Or is this a recent affliction?
- You know, when a gal grows up
with a lot of male energy,
she finds a way to make herself stand out,
and knocking cocky people down to size
happens to be my favorite sport.
- Yeah, well, I hope you nail your French toast
better than you did your archery target, yeah?
- Yeah, well, you know what? Why don't we just let
everybody else decide who wins this breakfast?
- Game on.
♪ ♪
- That gingerbread toast was amazing.
- So tasty.
- Can I get another slice, Mark?
- Me too, please. - Ah, mmm.
- So good. Oh, my God.
♪ ♪
- Anyone want some s'mores French toast?
Anyone? There's plenty.
- I'm good, thanks.
- This will be enough for me.
- And me. [Mark clears throat]
- All right, fine. I'll admit.
Mark, will you please give me your recipe for your
gingerbread French toast before you leave this ranch?
- It's that good, eh?
♪ ♪
Sorry, I was just having a little bow in my head.
- Okay, okay, don't get so cocky.
[laughter]
Well, first of all, let's give your dad
a big round of applause for that delicious breakfast.
- Hear, hear.
♪ ♪
- I know you guys can't tell,
but he's taking another bow in his head right now.
♪ ♪
- [chuckles]
- All right, today you guys are going to be making wreaths
for the Christmas parade, so Pops is gonna
take you into the meadow to source the greens.
- Uh, you're not coming?
- I'm gonna go drive up to our cabin.
I make periodic checks
to make sure no wildlife has made their home there.
- Merry had to chase a bear out of there once,
but he learned his lesson. He never came back.
[laughter]
- All right, will you guys have some fun and don't be late
because we have our sack race this afternoon.
- Ooh. - Okay.
- Ooh. Ooh.
- Wait, Dad, you really wanna go green sourcing?
- Sure, I mean, it's a new experience.
- I was just thinking about
Merry going up to that cabin all alone.
I mean, what if the bear comes back?
- I feel sorry for the bear. [laughs]
- I know Merry can handle herself,
but that doesn't mean she wants to spend her morning all alone.
Come on, she's been so nice to us.
Maybe you could keep her company?
- Merry, you, uh-- you feel like some company?
- What happened to having fun with the kids?
- Uh, this was actually Becca's idea.
She knows you know how to handle a bear.
She also thinks you deserve some company.
And if you wouldn't mind, I would love to see the cabin.
- Sure, hop in.
- Yeah, we do it ourselves.
- Ugh, I haven't DIY'd in, like, forever.
Wouldn't it just be easier to buy the wreaths?
- Yeah, but it wouldn't be half as much fun.
- Yeah, Becca, not as much fun.
- Oh, be quiet.
- Shh. Look, look, look. Get down.
- Wow.
- O-M-G, it's so majestic.
Ugh. Sucks my battery died.
This would have been a great shot.
- See what you can get with this.
- Oh, okay.
- So how did the bear get in there last time?
- Oh, one of the wranglers left the door ajar
when he came up here to get some time away from the ranch,
but I just banged a pot with a wooden spoon.
They hate that.
- I'll remember that next time I come across one.
- Oh, they're all snoozing till April.
You're safe. - What? April?
So yesterday when you screamed out bear,
that wasn't even a possibility?
- Well, it's been unseasonably warm.
One could have wandered away from its cave.
- Wow, now this is charming.
Wow.
- Well, it looks like no critters
have invaded the place.
My Pops built it. - No way.
- Yeah, every board and nail.
He built it as an anniversary gift for my mom.
She loved it here.
Theirs was a love like nothing I've ever seen.
- Hey, I hope you don't mind me asking,
but why did they call you Merry?
When I used to stay at the ranch as a kid,
I was always curious but too shy to ask, you know?
- Well, Mom had a hard time getting pregnant.
She and Pops had all but given up
when she found out I was coming along.
[sentimental music]
And the first time she held me and looked in my eyes,
the first word that popped into her head was Merry
because that's how I made her feel.
- Well, it's perfect.
- Says you.
You didn't have to grow up with all the Merry Christmas jokes.
[laughs]
- Wow, it's crazy.
You can almost feel the love that went into this place.
♪ ♪
I mean, as peaceful as the ranch is,
it still, uh, somehow feels a lot more peaceful down here.
♪ ♪
[scratching]
What was that?
- Shh.
- [whispering] What was that?
[light suspenseful music]
♪ ♪
- What are you gonna do? Sweep it out of here?
- The poker seemed a little aggressive, okay?
♪ ♪
- Open the door.
♪ ♪
Raccoon!
- Wait, wait, wait.
- Get it out of here. Go, go, go that way!
- I can't see!
- That way, that way! To the left! Other left.
There you go. Right there.
Run! That way! Get me out of here.
- You see that? - All right, stop, stop.
Okay, okay.
♪ ♪
- Wait a minute, you mean to tell me you'd go toe-to-toe
with a man-eating bear, but a raccoon petrified you?
- Okay, it just so happens there was a raccoon incident
when I was a little girl.
I survived, obviously,
but I'm just not fond of the creepy critters.
- [laughs] I'm sorry. - Okay, you know what?
Go ahead and laugh, but there is nothing funny about this.
- Oh, actually, it's hilarious.
- Raccoons have sharp teeth, sharp claws, and carry rabies.
- And go, you crazy sack racers!
- Go, go, go, Becca! [all cheering]
- Come on, Timmy, you got this.
- Go, go, go.
- Hey, just pretend you're being chased by a raccoon.
- You're so gonna regret this. Timmy, come on!
- Becca's right behind them. Better look out.
Timmy on second. - I got you. Yes!
- Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!
[all shouting]
- Here it comes.
Mark and Merry on the ground.
Out of commission.
- Are you okay? - You did that on purpose.
- And the winner is Freddy and Laura!
[cheering]
[triumphant music]
♪ ♪
- This wreath sure is big.
- The bigger the better, I say.
Keep putting that glitter on the cones, okay?
♪ ♪
Can I talk to you for a minute, Becca?
- Yeah, sure. What's up? - Okay.
You ever hear of Ansel Adams?
- Um, didn't he use to sing backup for Dua Lipa?
- [laughs] I don't know what a Dua Lipa is, but no.
- Okay.
Wow.
Okay, these photos are everything.
What filter did he use?
- No filter, just a good eye.
- Really?
- Really.
You know what's not in these pictures?
- What?
- Ansel Adams.
[sentimental music]
You can use that camera to create art.
You can use that camera to freeze a moment in time.
You can use that camera to catch a moose on the run.
♪ ♪
And it doesn't have to be a one-off.
♪ ♪
You keep after it, young lady.
I can't wait to see what you're up to next, okay?
- Okay.
♪ ♪
- Anyway, I better get my wiggle on.
♪ ♪
You guys remember to bring your cowboy boots and hats.
- Haven't taken them off. See you later, Mr. Stan.
- Adios, kid.
- I wonder what they have planned for us.
♪ ♪
[upbeat music]
♪ ♪
- A square dance? Really?
- I promise you, Becca,
you will have a blast doing this, kay?
- I thought you said you were gonna try and have some fun.
- That doesn't mean I wanna look like a fool.
I don't dance, least of all square dance.
- Becca, no one is judging you, okay?
Unless you fall, and then I'm gonna laugh.
- Dad. - I'm kidding. Maybe.
- Ugh.
- Look, my vest matches my boots.
- And you will look so handsome, young man.
Let's go.
- Brought you a vest,
but it looks like you probably won't need it.
- Uh, no. [laughs] - Will you be my partner?
- Well, let's hope you dance as well as you cook.
- Mm.
- If there's one thing we know how to do here in Paradise,
it's square dance!
[shouts] All right, here we go.
- Yee-haw, let's square dance.
Oh, my gosh. Everybody looks so great.
All right, who's calling it tonight, Freddy or Pops?
- Uh, let Pops do it. I feel like dancing.
- [laughs] Fine by me.
- All right, let's partner up.
- All right, come on, Dad. - Will you be my partner?
- Of course. Take my hand.
- All right, real easy, folks.
Just follow my lead.
- All right, we're just gonna do exactly as it says
and we're gonna repeat after Pops, okay?
- One, two, three, four.
♪ Now stand up straight, it's Christmas time ♪
all: ♪ Stand up straight, it's Christmas time ♪
- ♪ We're all spruced up and looking fine ♪
all: ♪ We're all spruced up and looking fine ♪
- ♪ Now stand up straight 'cause it's Christmas time ♪
all: ♪ Stand up straight 'cause it's Christmas time ♪
- ♪ We're all spruced up and looking fine. ♪
all: ♪ We're all spruced up and looking fine ♪
- ♪ Y'all do what I do and say what I say ♪
all: ♪ Y'all do what I do and say what I say ♪
- ♪ 'Cause Santa Claus is on his way ♪
all: ♪ 'Cause Santa Claus is on his way ♪
- ♪ Now turn and face your partner, friend ♪
all: ♪ Now turn and face your partner, friend ♪
- ♪ Shake their hand and bow your head ♪
all: ♪ Shake their hand and bow your head ♪
- ♪ Now swing your lasso overhead ♪
all: ♪ Now swing your lasso overhead ♪
- ♪ But don't hit Rudolph's nose so red ♪
all: ♪ But don't hit Rudolph's nose so red ♪
- ♪ Sides up to the middle and come right back ♪
all: ♪ Sides up to the middle and come right back ♪
- ♪ 'Cause there's nothing for you in Santa's sack ♪
all: ♪ 'Cause there's nothing for you in Santa's sack ♪
- ♪ Santa Claus is chilled to the bone ♪
all: ♪ Santa Claus is chilled to the bone ♪
- ♪ So swing your partner and promenade home ♪
all: ♪ Swing your partner and promenade home ♪
- ♪ And promenade ♪
all: ♪ Promenade - Whoo-hoo!
- ♪ Do-si-do [all cheering]
♪ And promenade ♪
♪ And do-si-do ♪
[cheering, laughter]
[cheers and applause]
- You city slickers can take a bow.
You're all square dancers now.
[cheers and applause]
- Um, hey, everyone, can we all gather
around the tree for a group photo?
- Yeah. - Okay, cool.
[light festive music]
♪ ♪
- Get in the front. Oh, sorry--sorry.
♪ ♪
You gotta get in the back for sure.
Don't get blocked.
- Okay, uh, Dad, you stand in the middle.
Hey, Merry, could you stand next to Dad?
And everyone else just gather around.
All right. It's gonna shoot on three.
Everyone say "Christmas trees."
all: Christmas trees.
♪ ♪
[camera shutter clicks]
[indistinct chatter]
- Merry's not too fond of bunkhouse parties
when we have to get up early the next day,
but since we're already dressed to party,
what the heck? - Cheers to that.
- Hey man, how is it going? - [sighs]
I don't know, man.
I feel like she digs me, but I'm not sure.
[both laugh]
- Just ask her.
- I can't do that.
They're leaving in a few days anyway, so.
- Oh, well, just enjoy the time you have together.
Be glad you don't have to hide it like Laura and I
are doing with Merry.
- Just tell her. She'll be fine with you guys.
- Merry is the best,
but some bosses, they don't like work romances.
We're not taking any chances. Shall we?
- Yeah.
[festive music playing]
- All right, I got more pretzels.
- Never mind the pretzels.
Freddy owes me a song from the campfire.
- What? I never said I was gonna sing.
- Oh, come on, Fred. I never knew you to be shy.
- Me? Shy? - Let's see it. Yeah.
- Come on. - You know what?
- Oh!
- ♪ Up on the housetop, reindeer pause ♪
♪ Out jumps good old Santa Claus ♪
♪ Down through the chimney with lots of toys ♪
♪ All for the little ones, Christmas joys ♪
♪ Ho, ho-- ♪
- Freddy, I had no idea you had so much talent.
Thought you guys could use this.
You know, if you're gonna have a party,
you could have at least invited us.
- Oh, Merry, we just--
we didn't think it was that big a--
you know, I thought just-- - Its fine.
You know what, as long as the meal bell rings on time
and the cows are in the pasture when they're supposed to be,
we're good.
- And this song is my jam.
both: ♪ Up on the housetop, click, click, click ♪
all: ♪ Down through the chimney with old Saint Nick ♪
[laughter]
- Whoo! - Whoo-hoo.
[all chattering]
- Encore. Encore. - Whoo!
- Let's hear it again. Whoo!
Good work, Fred. That was awesome, dude.
- So you all tuckered out, city boy?
Or are you up for a walk?
- Well, why don't you point the way?
- Okay. [laughs]
[gentle music]
♪ ♪
- Hey, I thought you might like this.
- Oh, thank you.
- Wow, the stars seem brighter tonight.
I don't see this much stars in LA.
- My mom used to say they were angels winking at us.
- Nice.
Now, my mom used to say that they were loved ones
turning on the lights
showing us the way when we're ready.
- Loved ones lighting the way for us.
That's nice.
♪ ♪
You know, I think we should get inside
before Pop eats all the reindeer bark.
- Actually, do you mind
if we just stay here a little bit longer?
♪ ♪
I very rarely get to admire such beauty.
♪ ♪
- Sure.
♪ ♪
Yeah, the stars do seem especially bright tonight.
♪ ♪
[rooster crows]
♪ ♪
- There you go. - Ooh.
♪ ♪
It tastes like candy cane.
Oh, my gosh.
- It's my secret blend. - Mmm.
- I save it for the holidays.
So, um...
How long have you been working for Mr. Aguilar?
- About two years.
He hired me right after his wife passed on.
- Mm.
That's gotta be pretty tough for kids.
- Yeah.
- Do they see you as a mother figure?
- Uh, no. No.
Um, more like a big sister that they have to listen to.
Becca has her occasional teen moments,
but they're really great kids.
- And, um, how long do you plan on staying with them?
- Well, Mr. Aguilar told the agency
he wanted someone long-term, which I'm okay with.
I mean, he works really long hours.
They don't always show it,
but those kids need a real mother figure in their lives.
[sentimental guitar music]
♪ ♪
- You really like them?
- Yeah, they're gonna look great on our mules
for the Christmas parade.
- You mean the mules can wear my wreath
for the Christmas parade?
- They're gonna look stunning in 'em.
[laughs]
♪ ♪
- Easy, Timmy, you don't want to suffocate Merry.
- Sorry, Dad, but Ms. Merry said the mules
can wear my wreaths for the Christmas parade.
- Wow, I can't wait to see 'em in it.
So what are we doing today?
- Oh, today we have a lasso lesson.
I'm gonna introduce you to my friend Bad Bobby.
- [chuckles]
[gentle acoustic music]
Lady and gents, say hello to my little friend, Bad Bobby.
All right, so what you wanna do with the lasso
is you wanna-- you wanna build up momentum.
♪ ♪
And when you're lassoing, you're not throwing the rope
as much as you are releasing it, ready?
You release it and then you pull back.
[applause]
All right, who wants to go first?
- Ooh, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me, me.
- All right, all right. Here you go.
You get a chance with Bad Bobby.
All right.
♪ ♪
- ♪ When you smile ♪
♪ Just turned 18 ♪
♪ You got me thinking you're my everything ♪
- You got it.
♪ ♪
You got it, Timmy.
- ♪ You kiss me ♪
♪ Boy, won't you kiss me? ♪
♪ ♪
♪ Every look I catch you caught up in my eyes ♪
♪ We both have felt what it feels like to realize ♪
♪ We were never friends, we were just waiting on time ♪
♪ We're just a kiss from good night ♪
♪ ♪
- Yeehaw!
- Whoo. Nice.
♪ ♪
- ♪ I fumble my keys ♪
♪ Keep talking to me ♪
♪ Leaving you seems like the hardest thing ♪
♪ ♪
♪ I don't remember ♪
- Yeah! - ♪ Taking my time ♪
♪ ♪
♪ To say, "Kiss me good night" ♪
♪ ♪
- All right, you ready to give this a try?
- Heck yeah.
Why don't we turn it up a notch?
Where's the boss? - The boss?
Did someone call for the boss? [chuckles]
- Yeah, let's get on. Let's get it baby. Come on.
- Oh, here comes El Jefe.
All right, I can't wait to see this.
- Ahh. [Merry laughs]
- All right. [laughs] - Hoo. Hah.
What are you doing?
- Hey, don't worry about it.
I've got a new way of getting on up on the boss, a'ight?
Ahh, ugh!
Ow, ow.
- Dad!
- [grunts in pain]
I'm okay. - You all right?
- Yeah, my pride's just a little banged up.
- Dad. - What's this?
- You could've been hurt badly.
- I'm fine. Don't be silly. Ow, ow, yeah. I need a sec.
- See?
- You know, we twist ankles on this ranch
just like we sneeze, right?
All right, Freddy, why don't you take the kids inside,
get something hot to drink?
I'll take care of this guy here.
- Come on, kids, let's get some of Jasper's famous
mint hot chocolate, come on.
- How are you, really?
- It's just the ankle. I'll be fine. It's not broken.
- Well, let's get you inside.
- [groans]
- Here's your hat, cowboy.
All right.
- Ooh, yes.
- All right, here we go.
- All right, let's take a look.
- Ow, ow, ow, ow, jeez.
- Okay, all right, it's not swollen.
I'm guessing a slight sprain. You'll live.
Yeah, that's what happens when you have pencil pusher
skinny legs and you can't stay on your feet.
I think this means that Bad Bobby wins by default.
- Ah, the boss triumphs again.
I demand a rematch, okay?
But--ow--
not if it means scaring Timmy and Becca again.
- Yeah, I hate to see the kids so upset.
- Yeah, I mean it's already difficult losing one parent.
I'm all they have.
- Well, from what I've seen, you're doing an amazing job
raising two great kids.
You guys are really lucky to have each other.
- That's, um, very sweet of you.
- Well, just so happens to be the truth.
[sentimental music]
I'm gonna go get a bucket
and some ice water to soak that ankle in.
- You are remarkable.
♪ ♪
- Knock, knock.
I heard Mark got busted off his horse.
You all right?
- Yeah, yeah, he ate some dirt. - Took--took a tumble.
- Yeah, I, uh--I was just about to go get some, uh...
- Ice water. - Ice water for his ankle.
I--yeah, okay.
- I'll just, uh, sit here.
Nursing my ankle.
[festive music]
♪ ♪
- It's snowing.
♪ ♪
- Hardly a flake all winter 'cause it's been so warm
and we wake up to a squall.
♪ ♪
Ha.
So it's just us for breakfast.
Some cows got out of their pen.
Everybody's out there rounding them up.
- How long have they been gone?
- A while.
So you guys just dig in on these flapjacks, huh?
- Merry's gonna be okay, right? - Sure, she is.
[radio chirps] Merry: Everyone check in.
♪ ♪
Just went to the south side.
Six cattle. Freddy?
- Five cows. - I've got two.
- I'm almost back at the ranch with eight.
You guys should head in.
- But we have a straggler out there somewhere.
- I'll go back for it. You all can come in.
- Roger that. - Roger.
[radio chirps]
- Is it safe for her to go back out into a squall?
♪ ♪
- Not her first rodeo.
♪ ♪
[wind blowing]
♪ ♪
- You're okay.
- Just getting started. How's the ankle?
- Feels brand new.
It's getting really windy out there.
You really thinking of going out?
- Yeah, I never leave any of my cattle stranded on the hill.
Just gonna let Thunder rest,
and then we're gonna head back out.
- Well, you should let me come with.
- What? No, that's not a good idea.
- I do okay on a horse,
and I'm trying to get a handle on El Jefe.
- That could be dangerous.
I mean, the visibility is getting worse.
- More of a reason for you not to go out there alone.
And come on, when am I ever going to get a chance
to be a genuine badass with Timmy, eh?
- It's not a joke, Mark.
- I know it's not a joke.
- Okay, do exactly as I say. No questions asked.
- Exactly as you say. No questions asked.
- I better not regret this, Mr. Badass.
[apprehensive music]
♪ ♪
- Read 'em and weep.
- Ugh. - Again.
- That's four in a row for you. Congrats, you're the card king.
- Hey.
- It's been a long time. They should be back by now.
- Well, feels long because we're just sitting here.
I'm sure they're used to this weather on the ranch, right?
- Hmm. This is nothing.
We've had storms where the winds blew snow drifts
high enough to cover entire houses.
♪ ♪
But it's not that windy out there or that stormy.
Not even a real storm technically.
♪ ♪
Yeah, let's, uh, let's play again.
- Okay. Nice.
- Whose turn is it to deal? - Okay, it's mine.
- Cool. - [sighs]
[radio chirps] - We got her.
Wind's picking up, but I'm gonna go--barn--for shelter--
- You broke up, Merry. Repeat.
- And seek shelter-- the wind dies down.
We're--old barn. - Old barn?
The only barn is on the west hill.
♪ ♪
- She's gonna wait it out up there.
It's a good idea.
♪ ♪
- Yeah, there you go. Okay.
♪ ♪
This barn is really old, but it's really sturdy.
We should be okay until the wind lets up.
- Maybe we should build a fire? - Yeah, no.
That's not a good idea. It's a-a safety thing.
- Oh. - [sighs]
But, um, you might as well get comfortable.
I mean, probably gonna be here a minute.
[wind blowing]
But I never go into a snow squall
without some way to keep warm.
- [chuckles] Now we're talking.
Wow. [exhales]
That's some good stuff. - [chuckles]
Guaranteed to keep the chills at bay.
- You are just prepared for everything, aren't you?
Are there no ends to your talents?
- Flattery, huh?
- No, no. I mean it.
I've never met anybody like you before.
[sentimental music]
You are fascinating in so many ways.
♪ ♪
But I still feel like I'm not getting the full picture.
- I'm an open book. What you see is what you get.
- Well, how much of that do you keep to yourself?
You know, I see you take care of everything
and everyone around you.
Well, who takes care of Merry?
- You know I think you're the first person
to ever bother to ask that.
♪ ♪
[sighs] I guess Merry takes care of Merry.
♪ ♪
- Well, it's gotta get lonely.
- I guess.
♪ ♪
But you know, in case you haven't noticed
I kind of have a strong personality
and, you know, that whole competitive streak thing
tends to scare most people away.
- But not everybody.
♪ ♪
[radio crackles]
♪ ♪
Is that them trying to reach us?
- We're out of range.
- Well, maybe they're trying to contact me about my kids.
- I'm sure your kids are all right.
Pops and the others would never let anything happen to them.
♪ ♪
- I just hate to have them worry about me, you know?
- Unfortunately, there's no way to tell them
that you're okay right now.
But you know what?
As soon as the wind and the snow let up,
we'll head back down.
♪ ♪
No, you're right, you're right. I'm--I'm sorry.
I'm--I just let my imagination run wild.
- Yeah, I mean, we'll head back down soon,
and I'm sure Becca and Timmy
will be really happy to know that you're okay.
- Yeah.
♪ ♪
[sentimental music]
- Guys, you didn't touch your lunch.
Those burger and fries Jasper made
aren't gonna eat themselves.
- I can't eat right now.
- Not until we know Dad's okay.
♪ ♪
- Good news. They're back.
- See? He's gonna be right in.
And he's not going to be happy you haven't eaten.
So let's go to the kitchen. - Okay.
- Up, up.
♪ ♪
- What are you waiting for?
Go inside. Get warm. Get some food.
- Merry, out in the barn I was worried about my kids.
But it was much, much more than that.
I realized we were sharing a moment that I don't think
I was necessarily ready for.
Guess the kids were just a convenient excuse.
I really, really should have considered your feelings more.
- You know, you don't have to apologize.
You have your life in LA. I have my life here.
♪ ♪
You know, it's better that we don't start something
that has nowhere to go.
♪ ♪
Well, I don't know about you,
but I could use a hot cup of coffee.
♪ ♪
[rooster crows]
♪ ♪
- Is that big enough? - Yep.
♪ ♪
- Timmy, I've never seen you gobble down
your breakfast so quick.
- Well, yeah, it's our last full day here.
I wanna ride one more time.
- Yeah, it's too bad
it didn't snow hard enough for us to make snowmen.
- Oh, yeah, that would have been fun.
- You all need to hightail it up here next winter
when it's not so warm.
- Oh, yeah, that'd be awesome. Can we, Dad?
I bet Merry will let us come back.
- We'll see.
Uh, Merry didn't make it down to breakfast.
Is she okay?
- She got an extra early start, yeah.
- I see.
I'll see you guys down at the stables, yeah?
- Bye, Dad. - Bye, Dad.
[gentle acoustic music]
♪ ♪
- Is she avoiding me?
♪ ♪
- ♪ We travelled so far ♪
♪ To get where we are ♪
♪ Our eyes on that bright western star ♪
♪ ♪
♪ We crossed the plains ♪
♪ But this great mountain range ♪
♪ Is as far as we go ♪
♪ The seasons will change ♪
♪ So silent, so slow ♪
♪ Still falling down ♪
♪ Covering the ground ♪
♪ Of this valley below ♪
♪ ♪
[cows mooing]
♪ Beautiful snow ♪
♪ ♪
- Everyone smile for the camera.
[camera shutter clicks] Yay.
♪ ♪
- What do you think, Tim?
- My wreath looks great on him. - Sure does.
- Do we get to ride in the wagon?
- Of course you do.
- Are you gonna be in the wagon too?
- I usually drive the wagon,
but I think I'm gonna hand the reins over to Pops this year.
- Oh, please ride with us, Merry.
- You don't wanna disappoint Timmy on Christmas Eve.
He's been such a good little cowboy.
- All right, how about this?
I promise to drive the wagon
if you promise to wave at everyone, deal?
- Yes.
[Merry and Stan laugh]
- Hey, how are you?
Haven't, uh, seen you all day.
[sentimental music]
- I'm good. Been busy.
You know, ranchers gotta ranch.
- Listen, um, about yesterday,
um, I was complete--
- You know what? It's your last night here.
♪ ♪
Let's just all enjoy Christmas Eve.
♪ ♪
- Yeah, sure.
- Good.
Well, let's get this party on the road, folks.
♪ ♪
[bell jingles]
♪ ♪
[festive music]
♪ ♪
- Hey, Dad, could you ride up front with Merry?
That way Mr. Stan can ride with Timmy and me.
- The wagon is for guests, so...
- Please ride with us.
We get to see Dad all the time. - Yeah.
- Well, I-I mean, if it's okay with you guys, of course.
- Well, there's plenty of room up front.
But let's get going before this festival starts without us.
- Yes. - Let's go.
- Let's go. Ha ha.
- Got you. - Oh, thank you.
- All right, get on up there, Tim.
- All right, everybody on? - Let's do this.
[Sylva's "Christmas Bells"]
[sentimental festive music]
[applause]
[cheers and applause] - Hi. Hi.
♪ ♪
This is like a Christmas card come to life.
- Look at the kids.
♪ ♪
Those happy faces, that's what it's all about.
- ♪ Meet me under the mistletoe ♪
Santa!
- ♪ Another dream ♪
- Oh, catch it, Timmy.
♪ ♪
- Candy!
♪ ♪
Thanks, Santa.
- ♪ So you can find me in the cold ♪
♪ And the carol singers start to sing ♪
♪ And it feels like there's still hope ♪
♪ When I hear those Christmas bells ring ♪
♪ That's when I know I'm coming home ♪
♪ ♪
- Give me your hand, Becca. - Okay.
- All right, how was that guys? Fun?
- Yeah. - Tied up all the horses?
- Oh, thank you. - Yeah.
- All right, guys, there is tons to do at the festival.
Food, hot drinks, there's shops.
All right, so have some fun, and we'll meet back here
about what? 8:00 p.m.?
- Sounds good. We'll be here.
- Great. All right. What do you guys wanna do?
- Sweets. - Shopping.
- Oh, okay.
Pops, you wanna show 'em around?
- My pleasure. Come on, kids. - Yay.
- Let's get this shindig going. Come on.
- Have some fun. - What about you?
[upbeat festive music]
- Oh, I'm gonna grab some tea from this vendor
that makes this cinnamon and clove blend that I love.
- Oh, well, you fancy some company?
- I'm fine.
- ♪ To find your way back home ♪
♪ Tonight I'll set a place for two ♪
♪ Just in case miracles come true ♪
♪ You're all I want for Christmas ♪
♪ Wish you were under my tree ♪
♪ You're at the top of my wish list ♪
♪ So baby, please come home to me ♪
♪ You're all I want for Christmas ♪
♪ I wish you were here next to me ♪
♪ 'Cause there's nothing else on my wish list ♪
♪ This Christmas, all I really want is ♪
♪ La la la ♪
♪ I'll give you one guess now ♪
♪ ♪
[sentimental music]
- Hey, you sure you don't want some hot cocoa?
Santa sure isn't being stingy with the marshmallows.
♪ ♪
You okay?
♪ ♪
- Sure, I'm fine.
♪ ♪
- Well, Dad, you realize if you wanna have tea
with Merry, it's really okay.
♪ ♪
- Thank you for that, sweetie.
Maybe some other time, right? - Okay.
- Dad, do you think we have time to go to the toy stand?
♪ ♪
- Sure. - Yes.
♪ ♪
- So no tea?
- No, not tonight. Come on. Let's go.
- Okay.
♪ ♪
- Your special candy cane blend.
I'm gonna miss the way you do things around here.
- Yeah.
Hey, will you come with me a second?
- Yeah.
[both laugh]
- Look, I know you're devoted to Mark and his kids.
So I guess it's too much--
too much to think you might wanna hang out here
a little bit longer and just, you know?
- I can't leave them. I'm part of the family now.
- That's what I figured.
But I am gonna miss you.
Here, I wanted to give you something.
- Oh, Jasper, you didn't have to.
- No, it's--it's nothing much.
♪ ♪
Hope you like it.
- A map of Montana?
- I highlighted where Paradise Ranch is located.
So you can always find your way back to me.
- I love it.
[soft festive music]
- Oh, that's very nice of you, Stan.
- Stan? Who's--who's Stan?
- Oh, I'm--I'm sorry. I mean, Santa.
[both chuckle]
Oh, wow. - For your boots.
- Wow, look, spurs.
- Looking good, cowboy.
- Oh, well, what do you say?
- Oh, thank you, Mr. Stan. I mean, Santa.
[Stan chuckles]
- And this one was previously owned.
I hope you don't mind.
- Let me see.
♪ ♪
Whoa, your camera?
- It's yours now.
You'll get a lot more out of it than I ever would.
- Of course I don't mind. Thank you.
- Aww.
- Oh, wait, I have something for you too.
♪ ♪
Merry Christmas.
♪ ♪
- Ahh, there we are. What a great night that was.
[sentimental music]
♪ ♪
A moment captured in time forever.
♪ ♪
I will treasure this always.
♪ ♪
- Come in the other room with me.
♪ ♪
[gentle acoustic music]
- [gasps] That charm is gorgeous.
- Isn't it?
- Looks like someone's given you his heart.
♪ ♪
I don't know why you guys are sneaking around.
You know, nothing gets by me here.
- I'm sorry, Merry, we weren't sure how you'd feel about it.
- Work romances can be frowned upon.
- I've known you both for five years.
I always saw this coming.
If you find true love, run to it.
You're a fool if you let anything get in your way.
I'm so happy for you both.
- Thank you. [Merry laughs]
♪ ♪
- Oh, I see we're already doing presents.
Santa couldn't help himself.
Look what I got.
- Wow, hard to believe that was just a few nights ago.
- Yeah, time's gone by way too fast here.
- Yeah, but at least you're all leaving
with some happy memories.
And since we're doing presents, there happened to be some
under the tree with all your names on them.
- Ooh. - Ooh.
♪ ♪
- Merry, uh.
I, uh, I picked you up this in town.
- Mark? - I--it's not much,
but I'm sure it will come in handy.
♪ ♪
- A water gun?
- I asked Dan at the supply center in town
and he said raccoons aren't very fond
of water squirts to the face.
So next time you come across one, you'll be ready.
♪ ♪
- How thoughtful.
And all I got you is a parka
with the word "Paradise" written on it.
- Well, I'm sure that will come in handy, you know.
Listen, all kidding aside,
I wanna thank you for everything
you've done for us this week.
It's been a great Christmas for the kids.
- Well, their happy Christmas didn't happen by accident.
- You know, if Becca and Timmy are any indication,
you're doing a great job as a dad.
- Yeah, I hope that's true.
I just wish I was doing better in other areas of my life.
Things I haven't handled so well.
♪ ♪
- Well, that goes for all of us.
We're all a work in progress, aren't we?
♪ ♪
Maybe someday we'll have it all figured out.
- Yeah.
♪ ♪
- Well, I'm gonna go get some firewood.
♪ ♪
- [clears throat]
- Hey, Pops. Santa duty's over?
- Yeah.
But my father duties are never over.
- What's that supposed to mean?
Everything okay?
- You know, I'd have to be a blind man not to notice
what's going on between you and Mark.
- What are you talking about?
- You tell me.
- [sighs]
- The Aguilars are leaving tomorrow morning.
- Which is why there's nothing to discuss.
And Mark and I live in two very different worlds.
- But that's a choice, isn't it?
If you choose instead to follow your heart
and that takes you somewhere other than Paradise, so be it.
- Away from Paradise? I don't think so.
- Sweetheart, I know the sacrifices you've made
to keep this family legacy going.
And if your mother and I had just
been able to have more children,
it wouldn't have all landed on your back.
[sentimental music]
But it did.
And you never complained. Not even once.
♪ ♪
- I love the life I have here.
- So who's to say you can't be even happier?
Nobody wants to see you spend the rest of your life
looking after this ranch and me.
- Come on, Pops.
- I mean it now.
If you decide that your true life lies
somewhere other than Paradise, we'll figure it out.
♪ ♪
You are the finest child any man could ever hope to have.
♪ ♪
Whatever you decide...
♪ ♪
I'm gonna be right there with you.
♪ ♪
Give us a kiss.
♪ ♪
- Hey, all right, guys. Let's hit the road, hey?
Whoa. What's with the sour faces?
We have a flight in a few hours,
and you guys are still not packed.
- We wanna talk to you.
- About?
- We're not ready to go home yet.
- Okay, I'm sure we can get a later flight.
- Like much, much later.
[sentimental music]
- Well, if it's okay with Ms. Merry,
I'm sure we can stay here a few more days
if the cabins aren't already booked out yet.
- Only a few more days?
I miss Mr. Stan and Ms. Merry already.
♪ ♪
- Guys, we have had a wonderful time here.
But we have a life to get back to.
And your winter break only lasts another week.
- Can we just learn remotely? - Remotely?
How long do you guys plan on staying here?
- Dad, I know this sounds crazy coming from me,
but I don't miss selfies as much as I thought I would.
I can't stop looking at those mountains.
I wanna ride up in the springtime
and take, like, a million photos.
- And I wanna learn to lasso like Ms. Merry.
♪ ♪
- Look, I go where you all go, but if I'm being honest,
I would really love not to pack my bag right now.
♪ ♪
- Dad, I could be wrong,
but I think Ms. Merry would be really okay
if we didn't catch our flight today.
♪ ♪
- Guys...
well, then I guess we all need to have a serious talk.
♪ ♪
[sweeping music]
♪ ♪
- Whoa.
♪ ♪
- Who's the boss now?
- [grunts]
I think he actually likes me.
♪ ♪
This is--this is really, really beautiful.
- Yeah, I try to come out here at least once a day.
I was gonna come down, say merry Christmas,
and see y'all off.
Are you packed and ready to go?
- No, I haven't.
- Anything wrong?
- Look, these last few days, I realize
I've been giving you mixed signals regarding you and I.
- Mark, you don't have to--
- No, please, please, let me say this.
I was scared.
I mean, ever since I've lost my wife,
I've been afraid to open up to something new.
I don't think I can survive that kind of loss once more.
[soft romantic music]
But you've...
you've awakened something inside of me.
♪ ♪
And I realize we have no control over the future.
♪ ♪
But we can enjoy the here and now.
♪ ♪
See, I don't want fear to be the reason
that we miss out on something so special.
♪ ♪
I'm not afraid to try again.
That's if you wanna try.
♪ ♪
You weren't expecting this.
This was a mistake.
I am so sorry.
- Mark.
♪ ♪
Of course I wanna try.
I have strong feelings for you too.
♪ ♪
I was confused that day we were snowed in at the barn,
and I get it now.
♪ ♪
I just don't see how this can work.
♪ ♪
You know, Pops gave me the go-ahead to leave here,
but... I don't want to.
♪ ♪
But I don't wanna lose you either.
♪ ♪
- Well...you don't have to.
♪ ♪
I work for myself,
and I can do so remotely if I choose.
The kids are on board, and they'd love to never leave.
♪ ♪
- You would do that? Just uproot your entire life?
- Yes, I would. We would.
♪ ♪
You see, Merry takes care of Merry.
But I wanna take care of Merry too.
I wanna be there for you.
All of you.
Strong personality and competitive streak included.
♪ ♪
- That would be really nice, us taking care of each other.
♪ ♪
- I'd love to tell the kids
that we're not getting on that flight today.
♪ ♪
It'd be the best Christmas present ever.
♪ ♪
- Well, we can ride down and tell them now together.
- Yee-haw.
[both laugh]
♪ ♪
- Merry Christmas.
♪ ♪
[sentimental music]
♪ ♪
- You may kiss the bride.
- Whoo-hoo! [applause]
[cheering]
[laughter]
♪ ♪
- So you and Merry next?
- Yup, we're getting hitched.
- Ooh, I can't wait. - Mm, me neither.
- You kids wanna go back to the ranch?
- Yeah. - Let's go.
♪ ♪
- I always say, when you find true love,
run to it as fast as you can.
Preferably on a horse.
You're a fool if you let anything get in your way.
- Well, I'm glad we didn't let anything get in our way.
♪ ♪
- And we never will.
[both laugh]
♪ ♪
- ♪ This Christmas ♪
♪ I'll dream of a private yacht ♪
♪ Sail anywhere if it's hot ♪
♪ But I got the dream that's making me beam ♪
♪ It's you, me, and mistletoe ♪
♪ I'll dream of a Christmas tree ♪
♪ Lit up with a gift for me ♪
♪ But this, I insist, is top of the list ♪
♪ It's you, me, and mistletoe ♪
♪ Twinkling lights, crackling fire ♪
♪ Let's watch the snow ♪
♪ Wintery nights, full of desire ♪
♪ That dreams only know ♪
♪ Don't you know? ♪
♪ I'll dream of a rendezvous ♪
♪ An evergreen spot for two ♪
♪ This Christmas dream will come true ♪
♪ For you, me, and mistletoe ♪
♪ ♪