We're all Decembering
in the countryside
Oh, it's so magical
There's nothing quite like
Christmas at Fields Ranch
MR. FIELDS: (ON LAPTOP) Each
year, we welcome the holiday season
with a festive celebration
that brings
the Christmas spirit to life.
Waiting on Santa Claus
No, you can't beat
Christmas at Field Ranch
We're making memories,
having a good time
Bring out the ugly sweaters,
bring on the sleigh rides
So please, join us
at Fields Ranch.
And now it's officially
all yours.
Which is slightly terrifying.
I mean, my knowledge
of ranching begins
and ends with cowboy movies.
I don't know how to run a ranch.
Just being out there in general
might do you some good.
What are you getting at?
All right, all right.
I know I've been a workaholic
since the Ackerman deal,
but Angela's already been
hinting at the VP position.
Okay? I can't mess this up.
And you won't.
You're a machine.
But maybe this ranch
is the universe telling you
to slow things down
for a second.
The universe?
I'm getting a promotion,
not taking up astrology.
I'm serious.
The holidays are around
the corner.
A little fresh air,
maybe some quality time
with cows.
It's horses.
Okay, horses.
It could be exactly
what you need to help relax.
I am relaxed.
I'm as... I'm as calm
as a cucumber
I don't know what
you're talking about.
Need another
coffee to stay calm?
No, I already have, uh...
Is it too early for a third?
(LAUGHS)
Coming right up.
Oh, you're the best.
Thank you.
Daisy.
Angela.
I heard about your grandfather,
and I know that must be hard,
especially this close
to the holidays.
Oh, thank you.
I...
He was like a father to me.
You know, whenever I need
to take my mind off things,
I just dive headfirst into work.
It keeps the emotions at bay,
and it's way cheaper
than therapy.
(CHUCKLES)
Well, that shouldn't be
too difficult.
Good.
You know,
you remind me of myself
when I was your age.
You've got grit, Daisy,
and that's an important
quality in a leader.
That's why I put you
in charge of this deal.
But let's be clear,
grit means results.
We're on a tight timeline,
and I'm counting on you.
I won't let you down.
I know you won't.
(EXHALES)
Oh, and grandpa would put on
this annual Christmas carnival,
and the whole town
would come out.
It was...
It was really special.
No, yeah, that sounds super fun.
It's really beautiful
this time of year, too.
Don't tell me
you're actually pitching me
on going to this place.
No, no, no, of course not.
I mean, I couldn't even go
if I wanted to.
Well, you wouldn't.
You're a workaholic like me.
People like us
don't waste time on vacations,
especially ones involving
dirt and animals.
It's not what you think.
So, there isn't dirt
and animals running
all over the place?
You're terrible, you know that?
- You love it.
- (CHUCKLES)
So, how much do you think
that place is worth?
Really?
What?
That's a fair question.
I got a buddy
who does appraisals.
I bet it's worth a lot.
Might be enough
for you to make an offer
on that penthouse on 47th Street
that just went on the market.
Uh, I mean... I mean, I know,
but
selling it feels,
it feels strange.
Well, what else would you
do with it?
Keep it?
Yeah, then you can move on
down to the farm
and milk cows
and live off the land.
That's a great plan.
You think you could survive
out there, city boy?
I could totally survive
if I had any desire to,
- which I definitely do not.
- Sure.
Look, all I'm saying is interest
rates are good right now.
You might find a buyer
willing to pay top dollar.
It's worth thinking about.
I am thinking about it, okay?
All I'm saying is
I just want one more visit.
Maybe we can go after New Year's
and... and then
I'll make a decision.
Speaking of the holidays,
I'm working
on your Christmas gift
right now.
- Hmm?
- JEFF: Any hints?
Jewelry, watch, necklace?
Jeff, it's supposed
to be a surprise.
Well, surprises are just easier
if I know what you want.
You want me
to make it easy for you.
- I do.
- (CHUCKLES)
But I'm gonna find out
one way or another.
Hm.
Good luck.
How was everything this evening?
Everything's great.
Thank you.
WAITER: Thanks, I'll...
I'll be right back with this.
You can acknowledge him,
you know?
Uh, he's a server.
It's part of the ambiance.
You don't see me acknowledging
the paintings on the wall.
(CHUCKLES)
Acknowledge him.
That's adorable.
BEN: Morning, Lucy.
Oh, here you go.
Yeah, yeah.
We'll get you out
for a run soon.
Just got a few more
things to do.
Yeah?
Okay, okay.
Okay, okay, okay.
I'm not running
a buffet here, all right?
I got you.
There you go.
Okay, okay.
Not so loud.
I can't have
the other horses thinking
I'm giving you
special treatment.
There'd be chaos.
Talking to the horses
again, huh?
It's called bonding, mom.
She understands me better
than most people.
Don't you, Lucy?
(SIGHS) Says a lot
about your social skills.
It's therapeutic.
For you or the horses?
That's a good question.
So what's on
the agenda today, cowboy?
Um, I gotta relocate
some wheel line sprinklers,
I'm gonna fix
that fence out front.
Uh, did you get those
carnival posters finished yet?
Yep.
I also made sure to include,
"handsome ranch hand
available for photo ops".
You didn't.
We have to keep
your options open, dear.
Real funny, mom.
It's nice though,
seeing how you're
so committed to this place.
Mr. Fields would be
really proud
how you're stepping up.
I mean, it's the least
I could do
after everything
he's done for me.
All right.
Well, I gotta bail.
Get it?
'Cause, uh...
Yeah, I get it.
(BEN CHUCKLES)
All right.
I'll see you this afternoon.
Sounds good.
I was talking to Lucy.
(CHUCKLES)
(GRUNTS)
JEREMY:
Ben!
Good morning.
Great to see you.
BEN: Jeremy, wish I
could say the same.
Oh, come on.
I just came down
to express my condolences
about Mr. Fields.
Heartbreaking news.
Thanks.
I know this might not be
the best time,
but uh, I was
in the neighborhood
and I was wondering
if you'd like to have...
And there it is.
And as always, no.
The ranch is not for sale.
Oh, come on, Ben.
This place is hanging on
by a thread.
With new ownership,
I thought maybe
we could have maybe...
I got a lot of work to do.
Have a nice day.
I hear it's Daisy,
Mr. Fields' granddaughter,
who inherited it.
Maybe I should have
a conversation with her.
If you could,
just pass this along to her.
Thanks, Ben.
Have a good day.
(GROANS)
Here's a copy
of the inspection report
and the confirmation of escrow.
Great.
I'm reallocating
the budget again.
(SCOFFS)
At this rate, I'll have a PhD
in spreadsheet gymnastics.
(CHUCKLES)
Mm-hmm.
Oh, and Angela would like
to see you in her office.
Oh, okay.
I have Daisy.
Okay.
Actually, she's here right now.
Okay, I will.
Bye.
Daisy.
Did something happen
with the Ackerman deal?
ANGELA: Oh, no, no,
no. Nothing like that.
I wanna talk about you.
Me?
Yeah, I've heard about
this ranch you've inherited.
Oh, you... you did?
What an incredible piece
of real estate.
Yeah, it's... it's stunning.
I haven't been out there
in ages.
Well, I took it upon myself
to do some digging,
and it turns out that
one of our biggest clients,
Jeremy Banks, he's been eyeing
that old estate for a while now.
- Really?
- Yeah.
He plans on redeveloping it
and turning it
into a planned community.
Your ranch is the final holdout.
Have you thought about selling?
Uh, y... you know, I'm not sure.
I grew up on that ranch
and it's been in my family
for generations.
How would you feel
about going out there
over the holidays?
Look, you could go out
to the ranch, take a tour,
stroll through the property,
meet Jeremy.
The Ackerman deal
has a strict deadline. I...
This ranch is
a much bigger deal, Daisy.
Look, I know this is
last minute,
but we have something
that Jeremy wants,
and that's leverage,
which is everything
in this business.
If you can go out there
and close this sale,
then I can guarantee you
the VP job
we've been discussing.
That... that would be incredible.
Plus, it would show me
that you can close
something out in the field,
no pun intended.
(LAUGHS)
Angela, I... I don't know
what to say.
It's not
a very difficult decision.
Thank you.
Come on, I think
it would be a really fun way
to spend the holidays.
You know how much
the stock market fluctuates.
Remember last year?
- The money never sleeps.
- The money never sleeps.
DAISY:
I know, I know.
JEFF: Plus, what's the point
of flying all the way out there
if you're just gonna
sell the place anyway?
Angela really wants me to meet
the potential new buyer.
And plus, I told you
I would love to see the place
one more time.
Come on, Daisy,
it's a glorified farm.
(SIGHS)
Look, I... I really think
I should go.
Then go.
You know, I... I wanted
to spend the holidays together,
but if this is something
you feel you need to do,
then fine.
I wish you would come with me.
Well, I can't, so,
it is what it is.
JASMINE: I have been crunching
the numbers every which way.
I even calculated
what it would look like
if we sold some equipment
or cut some staff.
Okay, we're not cutting staff,
not at Christmas.
Then this might be
our last Christmas
at Fields Ranch.
Our Christmas carnivals
turn out the biggest profit,
but it's just not enough
to keep us
in the green year round.
What happens to the ranch?
And the horses?
Well, it's Daisy's ranch now,
so it's up to her.
But I imagine
she'd consider selling it.
No, I'm not letting
that guy buy this place
just so he can bulldoze it
and turn it
into the same
real estate development
down the street.
Maybe it's worth trying
to reach out to Daisy.
I don't know, mom.
She's in real estate, too.
She does the same thing
Jeremy does.
What if we make
this year's Christmas carnival
bigger and better than ever?
Pull out all the stops.
Show Daisy what she'd be losing.
Yeah.
Yeah.
We could really make this
Christmas one for the books.
I mean, Daisy might consider
keeping it
if she sees how much
this place means to people.
Yeah, and the horses.
And if it's profitable.
We could pick up the rentals
a day later.
It'd save money
for promotions, decorations.
Yeah, that's a start,
but we're gonna have
to go big like,
like, really big.
Yeah, the only problem is,
it leaves us just a day
to set everything up.
Well, I can handle it
if you can.
Yeah, I can handle it.
BEN: All right,
it's gonna be risky,
but if we really come together
as like a team here,
this could work.
(GRUNTS)
I'm in.
Let's do it.
For the ranch.
For the ranch.
I just sent over
the airline confirmation
and the rental car's all set
for when you arrive.
Oh, you're the best.
Just make sure you and Jeff
squeeze in a little fun
while you're there.
I don't want to see you
drowning in paperwork
at the ranch.
It's just me going.
What?
Jeff isn't gonna be with you
for the holidays?
It's hard with work
and everything.
Money never sleeps.
(LAUGHS)
How are things with
Mr. Money Never Sleeps anyways?
I don't know.
We both, we both work so much,
you know?
It's like neither one of us
is willing to compromise
to make more time
for each other.
I'm starting to wonder
if that'll ever change.
Yeah.
Maybe it's my fault,
but I kind of feel
like we're growing apart
a little bit.
You can't blame yourself.
But this is the perfect chance
to take a step back,
breathe, and figure out
what you want.
Yeah, you're right.
You're right.
And that's what I'm gonna do.
Have a blast out there, girl.
Oh, I'm so jealous.
See you next year?
See you next year.
AMBER:
Happy holidays.
Happy holidays.
There she is.
Our future VP,
packed and ready to go.
Yeah.
Listen, Daisy,
I've had to sacrifice a lot
to get to where I am today.
To be a leader in this business,
sometimes you have
to give up things
that might seem
important in the moment.
Property, personal ties,
even the occasional vacation.
Yeah.
It's just...
It's not that easy, you know?
Leadership means looking
at what's in front of you,
knowing what's best
for the bigger picture,
and not getting attached to say,
a charming old ranch.
You really think
I should sell it?
ANGELA: I think you should
keep your eye on the prize.
This is about so much more
than selling the ranch.
It's a stepping stone
to everything you've worked for.
You're right.
Besides, if nostalgia is
what you're after,
you can always buy yourself
a nice little plot
with that new VP bonus.
Okay. Okay.
(SIGHS)
I miss the Christmas
I miss the Christmas
I grew up on
My only wish is
not to miss this
Miss this Christmas
I grew up on
The good old days
of goodwill towards all men
I know we can bring 'em
back again
They can't be gone,
right or wrong
Miss the Christmas
I grew up on
(SIGHS)
BEN:
Can I help you?
You know that's breaking
and entering, right?
No, there...
It's a miscommunication.
- I'm Dai...
- BEN: Daisy Fields?
- I know.
- Wait.
Benny?
Benny.
Wow, I haven't been called
that in a long time.
What are you doing here?
Jeez!
You almost gave me
a heart attack.
BEN:
You look...
Wow, I...
(BEN CLEARS THROAT)
(DAISY CHUCKLES)
So, what are you doing here?
Uh, your grandfather
took me in a while back.
I work here full time
as a ranch hand.
Oh, you did always seem
at home around here.
BEN:
What about you?
Last I heard,
you were in the city
doing real estate?
Yeah.
I decided to come back home
for the Christmas carnival
this year.
Nice.
By the way,
I'm real sorry, Daisy.
About...
We all miss him.
Yeah.
Me too.
(CHUCKLES)
Wait, if I inherited the ranch
and you work here,
so then that
technically makes me...
BEN: Okay. I... I see
what you're doing.
And I'm gonna go get your bags,
but I'm not calling you, "boss".
(LAUGHS)
Oh, no, no, no.
Actually, I'm gonna stay
at a hotel.
Yeah, okay.
Get inside.
It's freezing out.
Uh.
(SIGHS)
(GRUNTS)
Still look the same?
Yeah, just as charming
and rustic as ever.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Ben, is someone here?
Uh, yeah, mom, a solicitor.
Wait, your mom's here, too?
Yeah, she comes
every Christmas to help set up.
Need all the hands we can get.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
A solicitor out here?
Yeah.
Yeah, she's selling...
What are you selling?
Uh, chocolate.
Uh, chocolate.
She's... she's selling chocolate.
Chocolate?
Daisy.
Oh my gosh, you're all grown up.
Oh, you look incredible.
Aw, Mrs. Williams.
You look just as beautiful
as ever.
Daisy is sticking around
for the carnival this year.
That's great.
And I see you two
are already causing trouble.
- Oh, well, she started it.
- No, he started it.
(SIGHS)
Some things never change.
Did you just get in today?
Do you want something
to eat or drink?
Uh, how about some tea?
Uh, wh...
She... she does this to me
all the time.
It's... it's like a game show.
(LAUGHS)
Here, I'll uh,
I'll get you settled upstairs.
Oh, no, no, no.
Like I said, I'm gonna stay
at a hotel.
Oh, that's nonsense.
Seriously, I...
I don't wanna intrude.
You are not staying at a hotel
and that is final.
I'd do what she says.
Or... (CLICKS TONGUE)
Stop it.
There's plenty of space here.
Let Ben get you settled
in your old room
and just let me know
if you need anything.
I will.
Thank you both.
Okay, come on,
I'll get you settled in.
Let's go.
Wow, he... he kept everything
the exact same.
Yeah, I tried to get him
to throw in a pool table,
turn this place
into a game room.
Would've been sweet, but...
(CHUCKLES)
He was pretty adamant
about keeping it the same.
Aw.
(SIGHS)
Well, I uh, I'll let you
get settled in.
I got some things to do,
but let's get together
this afternoon.
We got a lot of
catching up to do.
Yeah, definitely.
It really is good
to see you, Daisy.
You too, Benny.
(DOOR SHUTS)
(SIGHS)
- You're doing great.
- BEN: Oh, thank you.
BEN: You wanna
say hi to the horses?
Yeah.
Aw, hi.
Hi, sweetie.
I know.
(CHUCKLES)
Oh, you're beautiful.
Hi.
HAROLD: Yeah, she's
a looker, ain't she?
(LAUGHS)
Sorry, I'm... I'm Daisy,
by the way.
Harold.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you.
I'm the vet here at the ranch.
I didn't realize ranches
had on-site vets.
Ah, well, somebody's gotta keep
these horses looking good.
(LAUGHS)
That's true.
So, Ben tells me
you're the new boss.
Oh, he, he said that, huh?
It's what I heard.
Oh.
And this is Lucy.
- Oh.
- Yeah.
Hi, Lucy.
You're so pretty.
She may not look like it,
but she used to be
one of the fastest horses
on the racetrack.
- Right, girl?
- Oh, what happened?
Eh, she took a bad tumble
a few years back,
fractured her leg.
It's how she ended up here.
Poor thing.
Yeah.
An injury like that's
usually a death sentence
for a horse,
but your grandfather
took her in.
And after a surgery
and some rehab,
she's as good as new.
Hmm.
No more racing,
but she's got a good life here.
(LAUGHS)
You're a strong girl, huh, Lucy?
HAROLD:
Yeah.
Your granddad made it
his mission to give horses
like Lucy a second chance.
It's just one of the many things
that makes this place
so special, you know?
Yeah, it is.
So, I hear you're gonna be
at the Christmas carnival
this year.
Yes, and I am happy to help out.
I have two extra hands,
so just let me know.
Well, actually, uh,
I think Ben's mom
is making her famous
shortbread cookies.
So, if you wouldn't mind,
you know, stealing us a few.
Got it.
You want me to run
your cookie smuggling operation?
Well, it's for morale, you know?
You don't want the horses
having a grumpy vet, do you?
(LAUGHS)
Hey, I totally understand.
Uh, it was nice to meet you.
Hey, likewise.
- Bye, Lucy.
- Say bye, girl.
Oh.
Now that smells like Christmas.
Well, it is gonna smell
like charcoal
if I don't get
those cookies out.
Oh.
Let me help.
Oh, wow.
These look as good
as they smell.
Uh, don't let Harold
get a hold of 'em.
They'll be gone in a heartbeat.
I might have already promised
to smuggle him a few.
You're fitting in already.
(LAUGHS)
Uh, what else can I do to help?
Uh, mix this.
Okay.
So how's everything?
I hear you're in
real estate now.
Uh, yeah, I am.
I mean, it's a lot,
but, but that's
a good thing, right?
Uh-huh.
Look, if I'm being honest,
work is pretty demanding
and it's taken over all my life.
Being back at the ranch,
I, I kinda feel like
I should've spent
more time here,
like, like I missed out
on a lot of moments, you know?
Sorry, I...
No need to apologize.
(CHUCKLES)
My mother once told me,
"Life is a lot like baking."
You can pour everything into it,
"sometimes it just doesn't
turn out right."
I like to think that she meant
choosing between success
and happiness
is a recipe for disaster.
Secret ingredient is
to find something you love.
Anything beyond that,
it's just icing on the cake.
But you're a smart one.
You'll figure it out.
Just
make sure you're not
all work and no cookies.
More cookies.
Got it.
(LAUGHS)
And now,
for the secret ingredient...
Oh.
To my famous
Christmas cookies...
(DAISY CLEARS THROAT)
Pinch of sea salt.
Ooh, nice touch.
Now you.
Okay.
A pinch of sea salt.
- Is that too much?
- Nope. That's perfect.
Okay.
You're a natural.
DAISY:
And this guy.
Oh, she's got you
baking for her.
Smooth move, mom.
You get her with the old
my hands are full trick?
Aw.
Eh!
You wanna keep that hand?
You see how she treats me?
I'd say she's going easy on you.
Hmm.
Oh, I like this girl.
(LAUGHS)
Come over here, Benny.
This is the perfect moment
for a picture.
What?
Oh, Benny.
I haven't heard that in forever.
(CHUCKLES)
Come on.
Come on.
Come on.
You two together.
It's all right.
Sorry.
Come here.
Snuggle up.
It's Christmas.
All right.
- Come here, boy.
- Christmas photos. Love it.
Ready?
1, 2, 3.
- Perfect.
- All right.
You mind if I steal
Daisy for a second?
- Not at all. I got this.
- All right.
BEN:
You ready?
DAISY:
Uh, for what?
BEN:
You'll see.
Come on.
Grab your coat.
Okay.
(DOOR CREAK OPENS & SHUTS)
BEN: So when's the last
time that you rode a horse?
DAISY: Probably the
last time that I was here.
BEN:
All right, you're gonna be fine.
We're gonna be riding two
of our best behaved horses,
uh, Benny and Jerry.
Like the ice cream?
BEN:
Huh?
Uh, never mind.
It's a...
Daisy, I'm kidding.
What do you think?
I live under a rock?
(CHUCKLES)
BEN:
Come on. I'll help you.
Oh, I got it.
It's really no problem.
Come on.
What? You think I live
under a office?
Yeah, kinda do.
DAISY:
It's the heels.
BEN: Sure. The heels.
(LAUGHS)
- DAISY: Oh.
- BEN: There we go. Nice.
You all settled?
You good?
- DAISY: I'm good.
- All right.
I'm gonna go grab Benny.
I'll be right back.
Wow, look at you.
You ready?
DAISY:
Going good.
Yeah, you're doing great.
DAISY:
It's like riding a bike.
Yeah.
DAISY:
Good boy.
BEN: You should see this
place during the summer
when all the foliage
is still up there.
DAISY:
Yeah.
Oh, come on.
You don't remember?
Uh, bits and pieces.
Yeah, we... we snuck out
in the middle of the night
with candy and soda,
thinking that
if we shook 'em up in a bottle,
we could make a rocket.
So we came out here
and... and we're shaking it
and it's not working.
(CHUCKLES)
So I turn it around
to inspect it
and then boom, it just explodes
and we get soda all over us.
That's right.
Oh my gosh, I remember that.
But that was totally your fault,
by the way.
I keep shaking it harder
and then... and then
we're drenched
and we start running
back home and...
And then grandpa's on the front
porch staring at us.
Yeah, and you pointed at me
and said, "He did it".
- DAISY: Well...
- You totally ratted me out.
Technically, you did do it.
Technically, I did.
(CHUCKLES)
Yeah, yeah.
(EXHALES)
I missed this spot.
You forget how many stars
are up there.
Yeah.
I like to come out here
when I got a lot on my mind.
Hm.
It really puts things
into perspective.
So now that the ranch is yours,
what are you thinking
about doing with it?
I haven't really decided.
What about you?
You never told me
how you ended up out here.
Uh, well, after high school
my dad passed away
and I started getting
into trouble.
I was hanging around
the wrong people,
so my mom
called your grandfather
to see if he had any work
to keep me busy
and came out here
and haven't left since.
Ben, I'm, I'm so sorry.
I know you two were close.
Yeah.
Thanks.
But you know, this place
really helped me.
Someday I'm gonna have
my own ranch
and I'm gonna start
an equine therapy program
where troubled teens
can spend time with horses,
help them the way
that this place helped me.
You really like it
out here, huh?
Oh, yeah, I love it.
What about you?
You haven't been back
in a while.
Seems like the city life
suits you.
Uh, yeah.
Real estate kinda fell
into my lap
and then I just ran with it.
Cool.
(CHUCKLES)
Are you, you know,
are you seeing anyone?
Jeff.
He works in the stock market.
- Nice.
- Yeah.
How come he didn't come out
here with you?
Busy with work.
What, during Christmas?
(CHUCKLES)
What about you?
Are you dating anyone?
Uh, well, the only girls
that I talk to are horses
and they're not really my type.
(LAUGHS)
I brought us some dinner,
by the way.
Oh.
Yeah.
There you go.
And I figured that
this might still be
your favorite.
Strawberry soda.
God, I haven't had
one of these in ages.
Ah, don't get too excited.
They still taste
just as terrible as always.
Still hating
on my favorite soda, huh?
Some things never change.
No, they don't.
(BOTTLES CLINKS)
(LAUGHS)
BEN:
Yeah, I've learned so much.
I don't even know
who I am without the horses.
(DAISY LAUGHS)
I mean, the more
you're around them,
the more they teach you
about who you are.
It's kinda crazy how it works.
- DAISY: Really?
- BEN: Yeah.
Oh, I had no idea you could
learn so much from horses.
Yeah, all thanks
to Professor Benny
and Professor Jerry.
- Okay, that was really corny.
- I am a corn-fed boy.
(SIGHS)
MRS. WILLIAMS:
There you two are.
Thought I was gonna have
to send out a search party.
(CHUCKLES)
Well, I'm gonna head to bed.
Thank you for tonight.
It was a lot of fun.
Yeah, I had fun, too.
Goodnight, Ms. Williams.
Goodnight, sweetheart.
- Night.
- Night.
She's really grown up, huh?
Yeah.
Yeah, she has.
What are you smiling about?
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Nothing.
You guys just really seem
to be hitting it off.
We're just friends, mom.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Still nice.
You two spending time together.
I know how close
you were growing up.
Yeah.
Well, she has a boyfriend.
Having a special connection
does not always mean romance.
It's a rare thing.
It's worth holding onto.
Yeah.
Wait, hang on.
You rode a horse?
Yeah.
Why is that so hard to believe?
You just don't seem
like the horse-riding type.
Well, I did grow up on a ranch.
I still have a few tricks
up my sleeve.
And who's this Ben guy?
I told you.
He's a childhood friend.
We used to run around
on the ranch together
causing trouble.
(CHUCKLES)
It's been fun
reliving those memories.
God, I'd probably die
of boredom out there.
It's really peaceful actually.
Tomorrow we're decorating
for the Christmas carnival.
I thought you had
all this work to do.
Believe it or not,
I delegated a lot of the work
to the team.
That's not like you.
The Daisy I know
micromanages everything.
I know, It's, it's like
I'm a different Daisy out here.
It's weird.
It's nice letting go
of the reins for once.
Yeah.
No, there's a word for that.
It's called, "complacency".
What?
Is everything okay?
You seem annoyed or something.
Well, you left me
to spend the holidays
at some ranch,
and apparently, you love it.
So, yeah,
why would I be annoyed?
Look, I'm just telling you
I feel happier here, okay?
That's not a bad thing.
I'm glad being away from me
makes you feel happy
and relaxed.
That's...
Look, I, I think you're
taking this the wrong way.
All right.
I uh, I gotta get up early,
so I'll talk to you later.
Bye.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Coffee?
DAISY:
Yes, please.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Ah, I could get used to this.
You?
The ranch?
Oh, the ranch,
the people, all of it.
After my husband passed
and Ben moved out,
the house has been
a little quiet.
I mean, Ben visits,
but it's... it's not the same
as being here.
Yeah.
I... I totally understand.
I mean, living in a city
full of people,
sometimes it feels
really lonely.
And this is like one big family,
including the horses.
You know,
I could not agree more.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Hm.
(GLASSES CLINKS)
(HORSES NEIGHING IN DISTANCE)
(KEYBOARD CLACKING)
So the numbers aren't perfect,
but there's real potential.
Yeah, I see.
If we boost last year's
revenue by 20%,
that'll be enough to get us
through next Christmas.
Oh, and after that?
Well, if we keep growing
our Christmas carnivals,
we could really build
a nice cushion.
Yeah.
I mean, I'm no expert,
but I can't imagine
this being sustainable
long term though.
Well, Ben's been exploring ideas
for an equine therapy program
a... and they have
government grants.
If that takes off,
that could really give us
the sustainability we need.
I had no idea grandpa was taking
a loss all these years.
Yeah.
There's this developer, Jeremy,
he's been offering a lot
of money for the land
but your grandfather,
he wouldn't budge.
It's a challenging business,
but one look outside
and you get it.
We're not here just
for the paycheck.
Me, Harold, Ben,
we're here, because
we love this place.
Yeah, I mean, I love it, too.
I just...
(PHONE RINGING)
Do you mind if I take this?
No. Go on.
(PHONE RINGING)
DAISY:
Angela!
Hey, I'm so sorry
to keep you waiting.
ANGELA: (ON PHONE)
I spoke to Jeremy Banks
and he wants to close the deal
before the end of the year.
But I haven't made
a decision yet.
ANGELA: (ON PHONE)
A decision?
Daisy, it's an old
run-down property
and he's offering
way more than it's worth.
I understand but I just...
I need some more time, okay?
ANGELA: (ON PHONE)
Time?
Uh, you can't seriously think
you're gonna run a ranch
and work full-time.
Be realistic.
I know that this is
a family thing
and I respect you
for even considering keeping it,
but I want you
as my VP of Sales.
And if that's gonna happen,
I have to know
we're on the same team.
Uh, we are.
ANGELA: (ON PHONE)
Good.
I'm having lunch
with Ackerman later today.
That deal is pretty much
gift-wrapped for you.
Wait, really?
Yeah.
An early Christmas present.
Now go relax, okay?
I'll get back in touch
about the meeting with Jeremy.
Bye.
Bye.
Thank you.
(HORSE NEIGHS IN BACKGROUND)
Hey, everything okay?
Yeah.
Yeah.
Ben's back.
Let's go.
All right.
Let's do this thing.
Operation Decoration
in full effect.
(GRUNTS)
(CHUCKLES)
BEN:
All right.
Here are all the hats.
Feel free to throw one on, mom.
Sleigh just for you.
Oh, you got the reindeer.
Oh, I'm gonna have a reindeer.
I'm gonna give you the gifts,
'cause you're such a present.
Flakes are falling
on the December ground
How about that?
That tree is as tall as you.
The grove was swaying,
can you hear the sound?
Of us shaking
our stocking
While trimming up
the evergreen
DAISY:
Yeah, got it.
Carols playing,
lighting up our smiles
- BEN: Let me go.
- Get outta here.
BEN:
That's everything.
All right.
Let's do this.
Be careful.
It's Icy.
BEN:
Right up on the branches there.
- DAISY: Yeah.
- BEN: Very nice.
DAISY:
Here.
Perfect.
(INDISTINCT SPEECH)
We're dancing
through the holidays
Good vibes, good times
are coming our way
Ready to mingle and jingle
them bells all night
All right
We're locked in
to the Yule tide groove
Hey, look at old Santa Claus
busting a move
Everybody here in every way
Is dancing through
the holidays
We feel the rhythm
in our very souls
Perfect.
The needle drops
and then away we go
No doubt about it,
the magic is here to stay
Mm-hmm
DAISY:
(INDISTINCT SPEECH)
Parties hopping out here
on the floor
Jumping, jabbing, screaming
more, more, more
The soul of the season
carries us away
We're dancing through
the holidays
Goodbye...
All right.
That should just about do it.
(GRUNTS)
It looks beautiful.
Yeah.
I was thinking the same thing.
Hey, you two.
- Uh...
- Uh, uh...
I was just finishing...
- Putting on the lights.
- Putting on the lights.
- On the tree.
- The tree.
Whatever it takes
to get the lights on.
(CHUCKLES)
Uh, looks good, huh?
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Gorgeous.
(CHUCKLE)
- BEN: Everyday.
- DAISY: Yeah.
Oh, these two were always
such troublemakers as kids.
- What?
- Benny was the bad influence.
No, no.
I just had a knack
for adventure, adventure.
Oh, right.
Like that time you
adventured into the cupboard
to borrow Mr. Fields'
secret candy stash.
Okay. It was one time.
No, no, no.
I remember this.
What he didn't know was
it was chocolate-covered
espresso beans.
This boy was bouncing off
the walls like a squirrel
the entire day.
(LAUGHING)
(MIMICS SOUND)
(LAUGHING)
Sounds like I missed
some wild times around here.
Yeah, I could say the same.
You two are here now,
that's all that matters.
Cheers to that.
So how long have you two
been together?
(COUGH)
Oh, no. Um, Jasmine and I...
No, we're... we're not in a, um...
No.
(CLEARS THROAT)
I'm so sorry.
I just thought that...
She thought that you two
would make a cute couple.
So do I, for the record.
I didn't mean
to make it awkward.
- Sorry.
- No.
It's... I mean,
we're just really good friends.
Yeah. No.
Definitely good friends.
- Yeah.
- But, yes.
No.
But uh...
(LAUGHING)
Sorry.
(CLEARS THROAT)
Oh, I just wanted to say
I am so grateful
to be spending the holidays
with all of you.
This ranch looks amazing,
because of
everybody's hard work.
And no matter
what happens tomorrow,
we should be very proud.
Agreed.
And I know there's
some pressure on us
in regards to the numbers.
She loves her numbers.
But tomorrow,
let's just focus on spreading
that holiday cheer
and anything else
is just a bonus.
HAROLD:
Yeah.
Let's make this the best
Christmas carnival
this ranch has ever seen.
My grandfather would be
really proud right now.
To Mr. Fields.
(SIGHS)
To Mr. Fields.
(GLASS CLICKING)
All right.
Now it's getting cold.
- Eat.
- Okay, I was w...
- All right, here we go.
- (LAUGHS)
- Okay.
- All right.
My mom's famous
Brussels sprouts.
- You are gonna love these.
- Yes.
I'm gonna start
right here actually.
BEN: Yeah, it was that tree
right there that we climbed.
DAISY: You're so right. (LAUGH)
Okay. I got an idea.
Let's play a game.
- What?
- Truth or dare?
Come on, like old times.
Oh my God.
You make me feel like
a kid again.
Yeah.
Mission accomplished.
Okay, fine.
Um, truth.
Do you love Jeff?
Wow.
Going straight in for it, huh?
Uh, that's complicated.
Well, it's a yes or no question.
It's uh...
You know what?
Pass.
Pass?
You can't just pass.
Well, I just did.
- Well, that's against the rules.
- Pass.
Okay, fine.
New question.
DAISY:
Okay.
Are you gonna keep the ranch?
Another tough one right away.
- Hey.
- Uh.
I mean if... if you had to,
to decide tonight.
- Tonight?
- Yeah, yeah.
No time to think
about it, just...
What would you do?
- I'd keep it.
- Yes.
But that's just
how I feel tonight.
- Hey, I'll take it.
- Okay. My turn.
Truth or dare?
- Dare.
- Okay.
I dare you to do 10 push-ups.
- 10 push-ups?
- Mm-hmm.
You do know I lift hay bails
all day, right?
Okay.
Then 15 push-ups.
15 push-ups?
Wow.
- Oh, you're so annoying.
- Way to up the ante.
Okay.
I dare you to
wear this.
- Oh, come on.
- Put it on.
Mm-hmm.
All the way on.
(EXHALES)
(DAISY LAUGHS)
You look so handsome.
- Is this fun for you?
- Immensely.
(LAUGHS)
Okay.
Truth or dare?
Truth.
Do you love your job?
You are relentless tonight.
Hey, you're the one
who keeps picking truth.
I'm not gonna take it
easy on you.
Okay, okay, okay.
Fair enough.
I like the perks of my job.
Perks?
As in what?
Like, like money?
You don't get to ask
another question, sir.
Yeah, well, you gave me
a cryptic answer, ma'am.
- Cryptic?
- Yes, it was cryptic.
(LAUGHS)
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Hey, you two.
- Hello.
- Hey, mom.
Daisy was just explaining
the perks of her job.
- DAISY: Uh.
- Daisy.
- Is he giving you a hard time?
- Always.
Try raising him.
(CHUCKLES)
Uh, would you like to join us?
- Oh, no. I'm exhausted.
- Aw.
I thought you might like
some hot cocoa.
- Thanks, mom.
- Aw, thank you.
Wow.
And thank you
for all your help today, too.
You two don't stay up too late.
Tomorrow we have
a Christmas carnival to attend.
- BEN: Night, mom.
- MRS. WILLIAMS: Goodnight.
Goodnight.
Your mom is the best.
Yeah.
Yeah, she is.
I don't know what I'd do
without her.
You never heard me say that.
Hmm.
Maybe I did, maybe I didn't.
(LAUGHS)
Okay.
My turn.
Truth or dare?
Truth.
Why didn't you ever
ask me out when we were younger?
(CHUCKLES)
I knew you liked me.
(CHUCKLES)
Um, I don't know.
I don't know.
I was dumb.
We were good friends
and I guess I didn't wanna
mess that up.
And then you moved away
and I lost my chance.
Daisy, I still...
(PHONE RINGING)
Sorry.
It's Jeff.
Yeah.
Yeah, go ahead.
I was about to call it
a night anyway.
- Night.
- See you in the morning.
DAISY: Hey. Hey, hey, hey.
I was just about to call you.
We were having dinner.
Yeah.
Oh, today was amazing.
How was your day?
(LAUGHS)
BEN:
Hey, guys.
DAISY: What do you
got going on tomorrow?
(INDISCERNIBLE SPEECH)
(LAUGHS)
I don't know, maybe.
(INDISCERNIBLE CHATTER)
Long before the first flake
hit the ground
My holly jolly self
was getting down
Wrapping gifts
and rocking out
Got that kringle tingle
breaking out all over me
Let the sleigh bells jingle
and crank up this jubilee
The spirit's overflowing
Won't you hurry
Christmas day?
Singing kringle tingle
all the way
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
(KIDS SCREAM)
Nothing like the smell
of ginger ale
One of the most
amazing things about horses
is their emotional intelligence.
For example, Lucy here
can tell how you're feeling
just by looking at you.
(LAUGHS)
So when you're smiling,
she knows you're happy.
And if you're feeling down,
she knows exactly
how to cheer you up.
Isn't that right, Lucy?
I can tell Lucy's hungry.
Who wants to give her a treat?
Huh?
Won't you hurry
Christmas day
Singing kringle tingle
all the way
JASMINE:
Hi, how are you?
Welcome.
Oh my God, another, okay.
There you go.
Have fun.
Kringle tingle all the way
JASMINE:
Oh, welcome.
Kringle, tingle
Home-made Christmas cookies!
Kringle tingle all the way
Come on.
I'm singing
Thank you.
Kringle, tingle
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Step right up.
Excellent.
Thank you. Enjoy.
Wow, you're gonna sell out
in no time.
I know. Quick, grab one
before they're all gone.
Don't have to tell me twice.
(MRS. WILLIAMS GIGGLES)
Seriously, everything
looks amazing.
Oh, there is nothing like
Christmas in a small town,
the whole community
coming together and celebrating.
You should go see Ben and see
how much fun he's having.
(CHUCKLES)
That way?
MRS. WILLIAMS:
I got this. Go.
Okay. (CHUCKLES)
Christmas cookies!
Home-made Christmas cookies!
Give her the tip. Thank you.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
The bells seem to ring
just a little bit louder
(INDISCERNIBLE CHATTER)
BEN:
You see that. I love this part.
Oh!
(LAUGHING)
DAISY:
How's it going?
It's going good.
You having fun?
Yeah, a blast.
I was getting some hot cocoa.
You want some?
Yeah, yeah, that'd be great.
Thanks.
Cool.
(CHEERING, WHISTLING)
Surprise!
DAISY:
Jeff.
Uh, what are you doing here?
I was kind of hoping
you'd be more like,
"I'm so happy to see you."
- Oh!
- Whoa.
Oh, whoa.
It's like a circus around here,
minus the popcorn and clowns.
- Hi.
- Hi.
(BACKGROUND CHATTER)
(CROWD CHEERING)
I wasn't expecting you.
Um, it's the holidays.
It's supposed to be lively.
Yeah, more like chaotic.
Okay.
So I got us booked
at a nice hotel
just out of town
we can stay at tonight.
We can fly back first thing
in the morning.
What are you talking about?
Well, we have our fun here,
and then we spend
actual Christmas
and New Year's back in New York.
(CHUCKLES)
Jeff, I already told you,
I'm... I'm staying here.
I didn't think
you actually meant it.
Oh, come on, Daisy.
I came all the way out here
to see you.
W... and I appreciate that,
but I...
Then the least you could do
is stop thinking
about yourself and meet me
in the middle on this.
This is my family's ranch.
A ranch I might never see again.
I wish you would be
a little bit more understanding.
Oh my God.
(CROWD CHEERING)
And I wish you'd care more
about spending Christmas
with me
than at some dirty ranch.
Hey.
Oh, you're the farm boy.
Ranch hand, but close enough.
- Uh, Ben.
- Same thing.
Oh.
How you doing?
Jeff.
Yeah, yeah.
Daisy told me about you.
I'm glad that you could
make it out for the carnival.
Hey, maybe you can chime in,
help settle a debate
Daisy and I are having,
give us a second opinion.
- Jeff, stop.
- No, it's fine.
I just want to hear
what he thinks.
I'm serious.
So Daisy here is telling me
she'd rather spend
the holidays at this ranch
than with the person she loves.
What do you think about that?
DAISY:
You don't have to answer this.
No, it's fine.
Look, I'm not crazy.
That's a little selfish,
isn't it?
It seems like it's her decision
to make.
Look, you're being a jerk, okay?
- I'm being a jerk?
- DAISY: Yeah.
- Okay.
- HAROLD: Ben!
Ben, it's Lucy.
She got loose.
I... I... I stepped away
from the stable for one second.
She must've come untied.
Okay, make sure
the other horses are secure.
- I'll track her down.
- Well, I can help.
- What?
- No, it's fine. I can handle it.
No, if we go together,
we can cover more ground.
Daisy, it's fine.
Hang on.
A... are you serious?
I just got here
and you want to leave me
to chase some horse?
You'll never understand.
Daisy!
A mechanical bull?
CROWD:
Santa, Santa, Santa, Santa!
h*, h*, h*, h*.
- CROWD: Santa! Santa!
- h*, h*, h*.
CROWD:
Oh!
DAISY:
Lucy?
BEN:
Lucy?
All right, we gotta split up.
You go this way.
I'm gonna go check
the lookout, okay?
DAISY:
Lucy?
BEN:
Lucy?
(INDISCERNIBLE CHATTER)
Lucy?
Come here, girl.
(MAKES SMOOCHING SOUNDS)
Ah.
(INDISCERNIBLE CHATTER)
DAISY: There you
are, girl. Hey, it's okay.
Stay right there, baby.
All right.
Good boy.
Hey, how'd you get out here?
You're okay.
I got you.
Want a carrot, baby girl.
Hi.
Oh, you okay?
I got ya.
Good girl.
All right, let's get you back.
Let's take you out of here.
Come on.
Good girl.
Let's get you back
with everybody.
There we go, girl.
Let's go, Luce.
Oh. All right.
Excited to be home?
DAISY:
Good job, Luce.
BEN:
Oh, yeah.
Nice.
- All right.
- All right.
Oh, thank God she's all right.
Yeah.
It was all Daisy.
Found her out at the perimeter.
I'm just glad she's safe.
Well, she won't be leaving
my sight again.
Right, Lucy?
Not too shabby.
Huh, just one more thing
I'm better at.
Well, uh, I should get back
to Jeff.
Yeah.
(BACKGROUND CHATTER)
- (YELLS)
- (LAUGHS)
You ready to light
the Christmas tree?
It's time?
Yeah. Come on.
Let's go. You good?
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Yes! (LAUGH)
- HAROLD: Oh, hey.
- Hey.
So, uh, how's it looking?
Uh, hard to say.
Still wrestling
with the numbers.
You mind if I take a look?
Uh, sure.
Oh, yeah. Mm.
That's interesting.
(SCOFFS)
You don't have any idea
what this means, do you?
No clue.
Lucy, any ideas?
(LAUGH)
Well, when you're done
with the numbers,
uh, come join us near the tree.
We're about to light it up.
Okay.
Will do.
Uh, just know if I'm late,
I'm probably stuck
inside an Excel black hole.
Ah, okay.
Well, just don't leave us
in the dark.
- I see what you did there.
- HAROLD: Eh.
Um, Harold?
Yeah?
So, I just wanted to say,
you know,
last night at dinner?
Um, you know,
I know we're friends,
but um, but I... I do...
Me too.
See you out there.
Okay.
All right. Let's do this.
- BEN: Santa!
- MRS. WILLIAMS: Wooh!
BEN:
Come on.
Let's get some
Christmas cheer in here.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Yeah, Santa!
(LAUGHS)
BEN:
All right, mom.
As you well know,
I am not an electrician,
so if this thing goes,
it's not my fault.
(EXHALES)
All right.
Here we go.
1, 2, 3!
(MRS. WILLIAMS LAUGHS)
(CROWD CHEERING)
Oh, it's incredible.
I think we did good today.
Yeah.
Yeah, I guess we'll see.
No matter what,
you worked so hard,
and you've grown up so much.
Careful, mom.
You're dangerously close
to giving me a compliment.
Oh. Well, we can't have that.
(GIGGLES)
BEN:
So?
Can we get this
over with, please?
Okay, fine.
Hey, I think we're gonna
call it a night.
MRS. WILLIAMS: So
soon? We just lit the tree up.
Yeah, we got an early morning,
gotta head back to the hotel.
Uh, it's a shame.
I'm really sorry.
I had a blast today.
It was so amazing.
Well, are you gonna join us
tomorrow for Christmas Eve
or are you heading home?
We're still trying
to figure it out.
Okay, well, we'd love for you
to join us tomorrow
for breakfast.
Thank you all.
All right.
Ready?
Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas.
You okay?
Yeah.
Yeah, I'm fine.
(EXHALES)
JASMINE:
We did it!
What?
We... we did?
Yeah.
Best we've ever done
by a long shot.
Hey!
(MRS. WILLIAMS SCREAMS)
That's amazing!
Oh!
(FIRE CRACKLING)
Well, it's a shame Christmas
isn't a year round holiday.
If that were the case,
our numbers would be
through the roof.
- Come on.
- ALL: The numbers.
What?
I'm just saying.
It would be cool if we could
keep it decorated
like this through
the holidays though.
Yeah.
Well, I'm beat.
Yeah, me too.
It was a great day.
It sure was.
Well, uh, I'll be up early
to help you load the truck.
All right.
Great work today.
Thanks.
Goodnight.
- Night.
- Night, you two.
- Are those two?
- Yeah, I think so.
Wow.
(CHUCKLES)
The holidays sure do bring love.
(BLOWS RASPBERRIES)
Ooh.
Well, he's off to return
the rentals.
That was fast.
Didn't even break a sweat.
(CHUCKLES)
Well, what can I say?
These bad boys still get
the job done.
Oh, they're perfect.
Oh, stop, you two.
Ooh.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
No. It's not ready.
W... w... what can I do to help?
No, no, no, no.
You're gonna wait.
- MRS. WILLIAMS: Nice try.
- You're gonna wait.
What if I just taste the bacon
for quality assurance?
Not a chance.
- I'm doing you a favor.
- No.
- MRS. WILLIAMS: Daisy!
- Hi.
MRS. WILLIAMS: Hey, we didn't
know if we were gonna see you today.
Hey, everybody.
Uh, yeah, long story.
Is... is Benny around?
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Oh, he just left.
He went to return the rentals.
DAISY:
Oh.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
But he'll be back.
I'm just whipping up
some breakfast.
Come, sit.
Uh, sorry.
(PHONE RINGING)
I really need to take this.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Of course.
(SIGHS)
Daisy, finally.
You didn't return any
of my calls yesterday.
I know.
I'm sorry.
We just had
the Christmas carnival
and then Jeff showed up
out of nowhere.
Look, it doesn't matter.
Jeremy's gonna be there
any minute
to speak to you
about the property.
Wait, he's... he's coming today?
Yes, and like I said,
he's on a deadline.
But I haven't made up my mind.
What are you talking about?
It's the only reason
why you're down there
in the first place.
I already told him
you're ready to sell.
Why would you tell him that?
You told me we were
on the same page about this.
How do you think
it's gonna make me look
if he comes
all the way down there
and you tell him this?
I know, but uh...
Look, Daisy, I'm in the office
on Christmas Eve
trying to close this deal.
I think you need to think
about what you want
your future at this company
to look like.
Look, talk to Jeremy,
close the deal,
and become my vice president.
It's what you've been working
so hard for, isn't it?
I know.
And I know you'll make
the right decision.
JEREMY:
(INDISCERNIBLE SPEECH)
BEN:
Hey! Hey.
Is everything okay?
Is this guy bothering you?
We were just talking business.
How many times do I have
to tell you,
the ranch isn't for...
It's not your ranch, Ben.
Uh. Can we have
a minute, please?
JEREMY:
Sure thing.
DAISY:
Uh.
I don't understand.
What's going on?
Ben, I uh...
I wasn't completely honest
with you.
I didn't just come here
for the Christmas carnival.
What do you mean?
Well, uh, Jeremy is one
of our clients.
My boss asked me
to come out here
and meet with him
to possibly sell the ranch.
Daisy, do you have any idea
what he wants
to do to this place?
Look, I didn't ask
for this ranch.
Okay? I didn't ask
for this responsibility.
Well, it's yours now
and it is your responsibility.
Your grandfather left you
this ranch for a reason.
What reason?
Look, I can't work
a full-time job
and... and run a ranch.
What do you expect me to do?
(EXHALES)
Stay.
(SCOFFS)
Stay?
BEN:
Yeah.
Ben, I can't just stay.
I, I have a life in the city
and a job, an apartment.
And do you love that life
more than you love
this one here?
Oh, come on.
It's not that simple.
Daisy, I should've told you
how I felt when we were kids.
And ever since you came back,
it's felt like some kinda
second chance for us.
And I... I know
it might sound crazy,
but we can have
a life here together.
Tell me that you don't
feel that way.
If you tell me that,
I won't try to stop you.
Ben, I...
Daisy, I lost you once.
I don't wanna lose you again.
But you... you gotta make
a decision
and... and not care about
what Jeremy wants
or what Jeff wants
or what your boss wants.
What do you want, Daisy?
Because I know
in your heart it's this.
I can't.
I'm sorry, I...
I can't.
(EXHALES)
So, uh, so that's it then.
Look, I wish it didn't have
to be this way, okay?
Yeah.
Yeah, me too.
DAISY:
But Ben...
Everything okay?
Yeah.
Yeah, I'm... I'm gonna go out.
(EXHALES)
Here's the purchase agreement
for you to look over and sign.
Okay.
That should do it.
Thank you for being
so accommodating
around the holidays
and everything.
Of course.
I will put in a good word
with Angela.
Daisy, Ben just left.
What's that?
A purchase agreement
from Jeremy Banks.
I'm sure you hate me now,
too, huh?
I know Ben does.
Oh, Daisy, no one hates you.
You had a very hard
decision to make
that no one else
could make for you.
Ben will understand that.
We all just want you
to be happy.
Well, I just came by
to tell you I am
grateful for everything.
These past few days
have really been a dream.
We'd love you to stay
and spend Christmas with us.
I don't think I can.
Not... not now with everything,
you know?
Are you sure?
Christmas only comes
once a year.
This place just wouldn't be
the same without you.
Yeah, I'm sure.
Um, Jeff flew back this morning.
I got a hotel.
I'm gonna stay there tonight,
so I can look this over.
You're gonna be alone
on Christmas Eve?
Daisy, you can't.
I'll be fine.
I have a lot going on
in my head.
I just, I... I need some time
to think.
I understand, sweetheart.
I hope you have
an amazing Christmas.
And don't be a stranger.
It's been so wonderful
getting to spend time
with you again.
You have grown into
an incredible woman.
(DOOR OPENS)
(DOOR SHUTS)
(SIGHS)
I hear everything went smoothly.
Yeah.
I have the purchase agreement
with me as we speak.
ANGELA: (ON PHONE)
Great.
And Jeremy had such
wonderful things to say
about your professionalism, too.
I'm proud of you.
You know, one day
you're gonna look back
and realize
this was the catalyst,
the moment
that changed everything.
These are the hard calls, Daisy.
The things that make
people sit up
and take you seriously.
Yeah, I know.
Well, I've got your office
waiting for you here
when you get back
with a bottle of champagne
to celebrate.
Congratulations.
Thanks, Angela.
ANGELA: All right. Let me see.
(HORSE NEIGHS)
Thought I might find you
somewhere out here.
Ugh, it's over, mom.
I lost the ranch.
Oh, honey.
You know, I really... I thought
I could save this place,
you know?
Like if I... I worked hard enough
and I held on tight enough.
And now I'm just
watching it slip away
and there's nothing
I can do about it.
And that's not even
the worst part.
Daisy?
(SIGHS)
Sometimes it seems like
life is just taking
everything we love
and just scattering it
in the wind.
After your father passed,
it felt like the...
The ground fell out
from under me.
I couldn't even imagine
going on without him by my side.
But then I'd look at you,
and every day
I was reminded
of what I still had.
And you grew up to be this,
this strong, good man
right before my eyes.
Your father would be
so proud of you, Ben.
I mean that.
Losing him was the hardest thing
I have ever been through,
but if it gave me one thing
it gave me you.
It brought us closer in ways
I never could have imagined.
And that is the greatest gift
of my life.
You are so much like him,
that same heart,
that same grit.
Thanks, mom.
No matter what happens
with the ranch,
every memory you've made here,
every fence you've mended,
every sunset
that you have watched,
they will always belong to you.
I know.
(SNIFFLES)
You know, we still have
Christmas to look forward to.
Yeah.
(KNOCK ON THE DOOR)
Ugh.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Wake up, Ben!
You can't sleep in
on Christmas morning.
Why are you doing this to me?
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Oh, I am coming in.
Wake up, sleepyhead.
Whoa.
No!
Get up!
Breakfast is ready
and we're just about
to open presents.
Wow, that's great.
I'm not awake yet,
so have fun with that.
Is that right?
Yeah, that's right.
Ugh.
Mom, mom, mom!
I'm a grown man, all right?
You can't just come into my room
and tickle me like that.
- Oh, really?
- Yeah, really.
Oh.
(LAUGHS)
Okay, okay, okay.
Okay, I'll get up.
Geez.
Okay.
That's more like it.
Just give me a sec, all right?
Don't make me come back up here.
(SIGHS)
Hey, there he is.
BEN:
Howdy.
What were you gonna do?
Sleep all day?
Uh, yeah, crossed my mind.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
Fresh from the oven.
Oh, yeah.
Mm.
Thank you.
Mm. (MUMBLES)
MRS. WILLIAMS: Ah.
No, after the first one.
Okay, okay.
God, I can't take you, uh, w...
Uh.
(CHUCKLES)
All right.
Well, let's open
some Christmas presents.
Yeah.
Okay.
Thank you.
Feels like socks.
MRS. WILLIAMS:
It's not socks.
Feels like socks.
It's not socks.
These are beautiful.
Aw, thank you.
You're welcome.
(CHUCKLES)
I think there's one
under there for you, mom.
Uh, the one
with the red polka dots.
Ben, you didn't have to do that.
Go on, open it.
Oh, I love it.
- Thank you.
- Love you, mom.
I love you.
What does yours look like?
(HORSE NEIGHS)
MRS. WILLIAMS:
I think I forgot one.
Oh, who's it from?
MRS. WILLIAMS: Um, I
don't know, but it... it's for Ben.
Maybe it's from Santa.
(CHUCKLES)
"Merry Christmas.
Your favorite horse, Lucy."
MRS. WILLIAMS: Oh,
maybe you should go thank her.
What is this?
MRS. WILLIAMS: I
didn't write it. Lucy did.
Well, don't keep her waiting.
- Hey, get out there.
- MRS. WILLIAMS: Go. Come on.
- MRS. WILLIAMS: Go see.
- Go. Go.
Daisy?
Hi, Benny.
Merry Christmas.
Uh, sorry, I uh...
Merry Christmas.
(DAISY CHUCKLES)
I like your sweater.
Yeah.
Well, my mom.
(LAUGHS)
Look, Daisy, I owe you
an apology.
It wasn't my place
to give you such a hard time
about the ranch.
If you really need to sell it,
then I totally...
I'm not selling it.
- Wait, what did you just say?
- I said, I'm not selling it.
I threw that stupid
purchase agreement in the trash
and it felt good.
Like, like, really, really good.
What?
(DAISY LAUGHS)
But... but I...
I don't understand.
What about... what about work
and your business and...
Uh, it hit me.
This is why grandpa left me
the ranch.
He... he knew I'd buried myself
in all the wrong things,
that I... I needed something
to remind me
of who I really am
and what truly makes me happy,
and it's this, right here
with you.
What about Jeff?
Jeff and I were never right
for each other.
I think my heart always belonged
to somebody else.
BEN:
Oh, yeah?
Yeah.
He's this guy who's funny,
and charming, and competitive,
and a little worse
at everything than me.
Okay.
That last part threw me off.
No, no, I'm pretty sure
he's all those things.
And he's standing right
in front of me.
(PHONE RINGING)
Uh, sorry.
Uh.
- Yeah.
- Uh.
Look, there's...
There's one more thing
I need to do.
Okay.
I'm gonna wait for you outside
and we can tell everyone
the good news together, okay?
Okay.
(BOTH SIGH)
Angela.
ANGELA: (ON PHONE) I just
got off the phone with Jeremy
and not only have you
jeopardized my relationship
with him,
but you've embarrassed me
in the process.
And what about me, Angela?
Did you ever think
what this deal
would have cost me?
I told you from the start,
I was... I was not ready to sell.
You told me that we were
on the same team,
that this is what you wanted.
Only because you hung
the VP position over my head
and... and manipulated me
into thinking I needed
to sacrifice something
important to get it.
You don't walk away from this,
not when you've come this far.
I found my happiness, Angela.
And it's not behind a desk
fighting tooth and nail
for a promotion
I don't even want anymore.
What are you saying?
I'm saying that I quit.
But I wish you
all the best, Angela.
Merry Christmas.
(SIGHS)
BEN:
Hey.
- Hey.
- BEN: Is everything okay?
Yeah.
Everything's great.
Where were we?
(CHUCKLES)
Come on, let's go inside.
(INDISTINCT CHATTER)
Oh, here they come.
Oh. Okay, okay.
Daisy's back
and we're keeping the ranch!
(CHEERING)
That's so cool.
- Crazy.
- JASMINE: Great.
HAROLD:
Wild stuff, huh?
What?
Did you guys already know?
I might have come by
and told them this morning
while you were still sleeping.
And you waited
until now to tell me?
Oops.
That's what happens
when you sleep in
on Christmas morning.
Hmm.
You know the first rule
of owning a ranch
is you never upset
the ranch hand.
Oh, yeah?
And what is he gonna
do about it?
- Woohoo!
- Woohoo!
- Yes.
- Wow.
(LAUGHTER)
Flakes are falling
on December ground
Snow was swaying,
can't you hear the sound
Of us shaking
our stocking
While trimming up
the evergreens
Carols playing,
lighting up our smiles
Toes are tapping,
feeling so alive
As the DJ's spinning
those mistletoe memories
We're dancing
through the holidays
Good vibes, good times
are coming our way
Ready to mingle and jingle
them bells all night
All right
We're locked in
to the Yuletide groove
Hey, look at old Santa Claus
busting a move
Everybody in every way
Is dancing
through the holidays
We feel the rhythm
in our merry souls
The needle drops
and then away we go
No doubt about it,
the magic is here to stay
Mm, mm, mm
Party's hopping out here
on the floor
Jumping, jiving, screaming
more, more, more
The soul of the season
carries us away
We're dancing
through the holidays
Good vibes, good times
are coming our way
Ready to mingle and jingle
them bells all night
All right
We're locked in
to the Yuletide groove
Hey, look at old Santa Claus
busting a move
Everybody in every way
Is dancing
through the holidays
There's a Kringle fever
that we can't hide
All we can do is let it
shine, shine, shine
Yeah, yeah
We're dancing
through the holidays
Good vibes, good times
are coming our way
Ready to mingle and jingle
them bells all night
All right
We're getting lost
in a Yuletide groove
Hey, look at old Santa Claus
busting a move
Everybody in every way
Is dancing
through the holidays
Dancing through
the holidays
Dancing through
the holidays
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