A Rose for Christmas (2017) - full transcript

Van Gogh once said,
"great things are done

by a series of small things
brought together".

So don't second-guess
yourselves.

Just paint, draw, create!

It's Christmas!

One way or another,

your artwork will be amazing.

Photography's
next semester, Eric.

You know how you love
lifting weights?

Let's try lifting a paintbrush.

Okay.



You got this.

And on our acquisition
of East Wind Financial,

our January deadline
is not going to happen...

Because I closed the deal
last night.

Now, I know this means
a working Christmas

for some of you,

but the real
Christmas present here

is the increased reach
this merger gives our company.

Thank you.

Bulldozer Cliff strikes again.

Good job,

though not everyone
seems to think so.

Yeah, I guess
that's why I got a lump of coal

from my office secret Santa.



So, what's next?

Pack your bags, Cliff.
I need you on a plane.

Opening the new Shanghai office?

Actually,
supervising the building

of our Rose Parade Float.

Think of it as a chance

to hone
your team-building skills.

Whose idea was this?

Yours,

when you convinced me

we needed
more worldwide visibility.

A North Lake float

means millions
of global customers

learning our name...

Perfect to launch
our overseas expansion.

But sir...

We've hired a float design firm,

best in the business.

You're flying to California

first thing in the morning,

and just try to keep things
simple and on-time.

The stakes couldn't be
bigger for us.

So I'm not getting
the Shanghai office?

You're not getting it yet.

I'm just keeping you hungry.

You ace this assignment,
you write your own ticket.

Beautiful work.

Merry Christmas!

Eric, I believe this is yours.

Look, we need to talk.

You are distracted in class.

You don't do the assignments.

Ms. Lindry,
trust me, I'm trying!

You know, maybe if
I saw some of your work,

I'd get inspired?

You get an "A" for trying
to change the subject,

but I don't show my work.

Merry Christmas, Eric!

Merry Christmas.

So once the float's frame

is welded and built,

that's when
our dry-decorating starts.

Every single item in these boxes
will eventually end up

being used.

You see, kids, every inch
of a Rose Parade Float

has to be decorated
with botanical materials,

anything from walnut shells
to lima beans!

Hi there.

I'm looking for someone named...

Then, after Christmas,

the roses arrive,

and it's a mad sprint

to finish decorating the floats.

Then, on New Year's eve,

the parade officials show up

to make sure the floats
are parade ready.

Excuse me?

Excuse me!

Excuse me, sir!

Sorry!
Can I help you?

Yeah.

I'm here to see Al Lindry?

Big Al's not here right now.

I'm from North Lake Financial.

You're building our float.

Yes, you have an appointment.

I think it's tomorrow.

Yeah, I'm early.

I'd like to get
ahead of schedule.

Bottom-line is,
I'm here to help.

Great!

Well, decorating starts soon

and we can use
as many hands as we can get.

Not that kind of help.

I'm here to make sure
everything runs smoothly

until my boss gets here
in three weeks for the parade.

I'll be taking charge
and overseeing things.

You look a little old
to be a babysitter.

And you don't look
like a typical welder!

Cliff Baskers.

Andy.

Your parents named you "Andy"?

What can I say?
They wanted a boy.

Big Al's my dad.

I just pitch in part-time
with the welding.

Big Al's your dad?

Why didn't you say anything?

And interrupt
your "I'm in charge" speech?

I didn't want to be rude.

Sorry if I came on
a little heavy before.

At the office,
they call me "The Bulldozer".

I see an obstacle in my way,

I just knock it over.

You must be really popular
at the water cooler.

Business isn't about popularity.

Did your parents name you Cliff

'cause they wanted
to push you off one?

Is this our float?

Yes, this will be the proud bear

from your company logo...

We just have to add foam,
dry decorations,

and about 20,000 roses.

Great, and is there a particular
methodology you follow?

Happy chaos?

"Happy chaos?"

Not on my watch.

Here, I've drawn up a schedule.

If you could pass that
along to your dad?

Conference call in an hour.

Mr. Ellsworth
likes to stay updated.

I should go.

I'll tell my dad you stopped by.

Nice to meet you...
Mr. Bulldozer.

Miss Chaos.

Hello?

Yes, I'll be right there.

Dad! I got here
as soon as I could.

Sweetie, you didn't
have to rush.

I'm fine.
I'm as fit as a fiddle.

A fiddle
that could use some tuning.

He needs to rest.

That dizziness
your dad felt last month

was a heart flutter,

and he had another one
this morning.

"Flutter?"
What am I, a butterfly?

Wait, last month?

Why didn't you say anything?

And have you worried
by the endless tests

this guy is putting me through?

Sweetie, remember
why they call me "big Al"...

Because I take on
all the big problems.

But dad, this is serious.

Now, look,

the initial tests
turned out fine,

but consider this
a wake-up call.

I've ordered
some follow-up tests,

but I need you
to de-stress and take it easy

until we know more.

"De-stress?"

How much more
de-stressed can I be?

As it is, I only have
one client.

Can we wrap this up,
all this medical stuff, doc?

I've already let things
slip behind schedule!

Dad, you can't do it all.

Look, I'm fine!

Managing the circus
is what I do...

And if I don't do it, who will?

Maybe your daughter
can take the lead this year?

Wait, me?

No, no, no, I've got this.

Not this year, you don't.

He's right, dad.

Look...

Andy, sweetie,

you've got more than enough
on your plate.

You're teaching.

You're pitching in
with the float.

You've had zero time
to focus on your own work!

Never mind that.

But I do mind!

Stop worrying about me.

I'm worried about you!

Trust me.

I got this.

Andy, I know how much
your dad loves his work.

He's a legend.

It's more than that.

The business is his
connection to my mom

since she passed away.

Look, he'll be fine
if he rests up a bit,

but someone else will have
to do the heavy lifting

this season.

Understood.

Merry Christmas, Andy.

Merry Christmas.

Okay.

Hey, Em!
Thank you for coming by.

I brought muffins.

I know how busy you are,

and you never take time to eat

so, you're our new
fearless leader?

Let's just say leader.

I don't know about fearless.

Did you see
these volunteer rosters?

Dad never even put out
the call for volunteers!

Oh, you're kidding!

No, I'm not.

I guess with everything
going on with his health,

it just kept sliding
further down the checklist,

so present company excluded,

our a-team of volunteers

has signed on
to other floats by now.

Oh, honey.

Well, I'm here to help,

and I think I can get
my neighbors, Elliot and Mary,

to pitch in.

Thank you.
That is a start,

but we are going to need
way more help than that

if we have any hope
of succeeding here.

If this goes off the rails,

dad's whole business
could go under.

Well, your mom always said
nothing is impossible.

And I agree with her.

The company has launched
dozens of floats

down Colorado Boulevard

for three generations,

and I am not going
to let us fail now.

Okay.

So, what I think we can do...

Cliff, hey.

Thank you for meeting me here.

I really needed to talk to you.

That sounds serious.
Let's walk.

Okay.

So, I looked
at the schedule of yours,

and it's ridiculous!

Look, why don't you
stick to the art

and let me handle
the tough stuff?

The art is the tough stuff!

Look, no offense,

but you don't know
the first thing

about float decorating.

No, I don't.

Our dry-decorating
hasn't even started yet.

You've scheduled it
to be finished by Saturday?

We're already behind schedule.

Mr. Ellsworth
believes in results,

so when we set up the live feed,

I want him to see decorating
already underway.

Look, Cliff,
my father is under the weather,

so I'm taking over,

and he wasn't able to put out
a call for volunteers,

so we don't even have
a team yet.

We don't have a team?

No.

What am I going to show my boss,

a metal frame?

I don't know, Bulldozer,

but this schedule
you've committed us to

is simply impossible.

Look, I'm sorry
about your dad...

Thank you.

But it's a float.

How difficult
can it possibly be?

First order of business,

I'm going to take charge
of the volunteer recruiting.

And how do you plan to do that?

I'll use
a multi-pronged approach

involving message board posting,

viral advertising,

and targeted
social media engagement.

- You?
- Yeah.

Somebody's got to do it,

and clearly, your approach is...

A little chaotic.

Don't know.
How about this fella?

I love it,
but a little too short.

Look!

This one's lost
half its needles.

You're sure you're not
being too picky?

Dad, selecting the right
Christmas tree is an art.

Speaking of picky,

when are you going to let me
set you up on that blind date?

I'm a little busy right now.

I know, and that's on me,

but come New Year's,

you've got to get
back out there!

Andy, hello?

Dad, this one is a keeper.

Why do I bother?

You never listen to me anyway.

Kind sir, can you help us?

We'd love this tree.

Can you pack this up for him?

All right, dad, I'm late,
but I love you.

I love you too.

And we have a Christmas tree!

- Bye!
- Bye.

Thank you guys so much
for your help.

You are sculpting
like rock stars.

It takes our minds
off our empty nest

back at home.

Our son's spending Christmas

with his fiancee's
folks in Duluth,

and our daughter's
in Europe for work, so...

So please, distract us!

Gladly...

The volunteers
will be here any...

So sorry!

That is going to dry hard.

See you're living up
to your credo of "happy chaos".

Sorry.
Missed a spot.

Okay.

Well...

It's 9:00 a.m. sharp.

You think we're going
to have enough donuts

for all those volunteers
you promised?

Are you ready to let me
handle the recruiting now?

So you're an artist, huh?

More like an art teacher now.

What happened?

I don't really want
to talk about it.

- Why not?
- Because I just don't.

That gives me a great idea
for a New Year's resolution.

Well, I'm glad you realize

you've got room for improvement!

It's actually a New Year's
resolution for you.

You should learn

how to pick up
on other people's signals.

Interesting...

And this is just a thought,

but you might resolve

to keep your opinions
to yourself once in a while.

No, that's not going to happen.

Yeah, I figured it was reaching.

Community college, huh?

What exactly are we doing here?

I teach an art class here,

and no one has more time
on their hands than millennials.

See?

Especially during Christmas.

So pretend like you're Santa
recruiting your elves

and make yourself
useful. Watch.

Hey! We are
building a float...

Hey, we're looking
for volunteers for a float.

Skateboard on over!
We'd love to see you.

Hey there!

We're building
a Rose Parade Float.

We would love to have you there.

Hi!

Look, Eric, trust me.

You're going to love it.

Decorating?

Yeah, I don't know about that.

Dude, believe me,

I know what you mean,

but you know what they say...

No pain, no gain.

Push your elbows together
while you press.

Can we stay on
the matter at hand,

the float?

Look, Ms. Lindry,

I appreciate the offer,

but it's really not my thing.

It might be!

I mean, I am tossing you
a life preserver

in the form
of an independent study.

I mean, your grade in art
is, like, a c-minus at best.

It'll raise his GPA?

Yes.

- Oh, he's in.
- -Great!

Coach, seriously?

Old management trick.

Helps to go directly to the top.

Nice work!

Good morning!

We are looking for volunteers

for our Rose Parade Float.

- Thanks.
- -Free pizza!

Free pizza.

We are looking for volunteers,

and we would love
to have you there.

It's our Rose Parade Float.

I'll handle this.

Merry Christmas!

Hi!

Or should I say
"fleece" navidad?

Fleece? Get it?
Knitting humor?

He's funny!

Do you mind if we
hand out some flyers?

We are building a float
for the Rose Parade,

and we would love your help.

It's a great group of people.

How we doing?

Well, we got
a couple dozen maybes

and a lot
of "merry Christmases,"

so we've got a long way to go.

Rose parade, huh?

Yes...

And we could use some help,

so your steak and eggs
are on this guy,

if you hear us out.

Now, my family's been involved
in the Rose Parade

for many, many years...

Just spread them out
a little bit more, hon'.

Dad, I got this.

Maybe I should go grab
the other ladder and help.

No, no, just sit down.

Relax.
Enjoy your hot chocolate.

Honey, I'm fine.

Besides, you know me.

A little decorating
is therapeutic.

A little?

You promised
to take it easy this year.

I can't help myself.

I've got time on my hands

and decorating in my blood.

Let's finish the fence.

You know,

you don't have to spend
all your weekends with me.

Who else would I want
to spend time

around Christmas?

When are you going to slow down

and do something for yourself?

Dad...

We've had this conversation

a million times.

You know, the holiday gala's
coming up soon.

How about you stand in
for me this year?

I mean,

somebody from the company's
got to put in an appearance,

and, hey, you might meet
somebody nice there,

and it would make your father
very happy.

Okay, I'll go.

Great.

You need to be
putting yourself out there.

These lights are going
to be beautiful.

Don't change the subject.

Okay!

The broken record's
done skipping.

So how are things
down at the warehouse?

I am going stir-crazy here.

They're going great,

but we do miss
our four-star general.

And the fella from North Lake?

Don't ask,

but I have made
a New Year's resolution

to look on the bright side
of things.

We handed out 2,000 flyers,
so I'm hoping for the best.

That's the spirit!

Good job.

Not a bad turnout, considering.

Yeah, it's time to separate
the wheat from the chaff.

Cliff, are you nuts?

We need to take anyone
and everyone!

No, I've hired
hundreds of people.

If I've learned anything,

it's that you only
take the top 10%.

A hundred percent
of people have talent,

if given the chance.

That's as statistically
impossible as it is absurd.

No, trust me...
I got this.

Can you tell me

about a challenge
you encountered

that you bulldogged through
and then got results from?

No?

We're looking for volunteers

who are fully committed
to the Rose Parade.

Why are you fully committed?

Well, I don't want to fail...

Great.

My art class.

Okay.

So, Christine,

I see you are a physics student.

Why do you want to volunteer

for the Rose Parade?

I'm trying to do one thing a day

that scares me.

That's great.

Last week, I tried rye bread.

Rye bread?

Yeah.

Making it?

Eating it.

So do you have any experience

building Rose Parade Floats?

Building?

None, but as former rose queen,

I have ridden on my fair share.

Right, and if you volunteer
with us,

you'll need to get your hands

and, oftentimes, your clothing

quite dirty.

Is that something
you're comfortable with?

Yes! Yes.

Yes.

Great.

And what about any
experience with flowers

or natural decorating materials?

I spend 10 months
out of the year

driving a big rig,

so...

None.

Great.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

What are natural
decorating materials?

Thanks for coming by.

You bet.

I'm always happy
for an early start.

- I brought us coffees.
- Thanks.

What's with all the sheets?

No, don't worry about that.

So here they are.

Great, you
got the wilderness girls.

No, they actually
got snatched up

by the south Pasadena
community float,

and we lost
a couple others, too.

Like I said, we need
to take anyone and everyone.

Okay, fine.

You win.

Okay...

And we need to find a few more
like Emily, too,

if we're going to pull this off.

Emily?

Emily bowed out.

Wait, what? Why?

Yeah, I don't know.

Something about
my being too controlling.

Cliff!

You just lost us

the best dry-decorator
in all of Pasadena,

if not the world!

Come with me.

We've got to get her
back right now!

Come on!

What could you possibly
have said to her?

I really don't see

why one person's worth
all this trouble.

Really?

Hello, darling.

Emily, how do you make
golden bear fur?

Two parts tamarind shells,

one part
gold strawflower petals,

put in a cement mixer
for 30 minutes,

add golden flax seed,

and mix with coconut husks.

Emily...

Will you... come back?

Because?

Because...

I'm sorry.

Yes, for you dear.

Not for you, wingtips.

I'll get my things.

I'm glad you saw the light.

Yeah, I just didn't want
to be on the receiving end

of a woman with a blowtorch.

That's our team,

and this late in the game,
we are lucky to have them.

We need the float
ready for inspections

by New Year's eve.

Hello, everyone.

My dad, he usually
kicks things off

with a few words,

but clearly, I am not big Al...

I just want to say

thank you so much
for being here,

and we truly appreciate
you giving us your time

during Christmas...

Some may say

that our challenge is daunting,

that the odds are against us,

and while it is true

that we are completely
and totally understaffed,

and the roses are going
to start arriving

in only nine days,

that means it's just going to be
a race against time.

Andy, what are you doing?

I'm inspiring the team!

No, clearly,
you're scaring them.

Christine!

Come back.

Think like Van Gogh.

I have never supervised
a float before...

But I don't think

Vincent Van Gogh did either,

and he once said that,

"great things are done

by a series of small things
brought together".

And if that isn't us,

I don't know what is.

We have a chance here
to do something great,

something that people
might remember forever,

so what do you guys say?

Let's build a great float!

So now,
we have the bear assembled,

and we painted the float,

so we know

where all the dried petals
and colored seeds go.

Helps all you greenhorns
stick to the design.

And now, we take our glue.

Put in your paintbrush.

We add it directly to the float.

We then place on the moss,

and then next, we're going
to take the colored seeds

and place them one at a time
using tweezers.

Wait, one at a time?

The parade is this New Year's,
remember?

Art can't be rushed, Cliff.

Clearly, not
when you're in charge.

It's not rocket science.
It's putting flowers in glue.

Okay, guys, pick up the pace!

So we put these on the outside.

- Yes, I agree.
- Paint them white.

That will look good.

Eric?

I think
those flowers right here,

they should be red.

Right!

Wait a minute.

Has Eric been having trouble
with colors?

That's beautiful.

Are you sure
this whole webcam thing

is a good idea?

Sure. It keeps
my boss in the loop.

And we might have
the Rose Parade host

and camera crew coming by later

to shoot a promo.

And shouldn't we wait

'til we're a little
further along

in the decorating?

Yeah, we should be further along

in the decorating process.

If you think
decorating is so easy,

why don't you give it a try?

Are you afraid
to get your hands dirty,

or you think you're above it?

I'm supervising.

Right.

Honestly, I'd rather be
in Shanghai.

Shanghai?

Yeah, heading up my company's
whole Asian operations.

It's where I'm supposed to be,

and where I will be
once this is done.

Well, excellent!

I kind of look forward
to you being in Shanghai, too.

Miss Lindry?

There's a problem.

I might be
allergic to flowers!

Sweetie,
did you just realize this now?

I didn't totally
think it through.

But it's the Rose Parade.

Okay, let's just...

There's tissues
right over there.

You just take a little break.

Off to a great start.

Well, it always takes
the newbies

a little time to find
their decorating legs,

but we're going to be fine.

Okay?

Lou, you ready
for the water test?

Just got to tighten
this one last pipe,

and then we can do
the water test.

Let's get moving.

Come on, guys,
let's check it out.

- Let's see it!
- Okay, Andy,

can you press the black button
on that panel?

We're going to see
how the water flows.

You ready?

Yeah.

Yeah!

- Yeah.
- Nice work.

Good job.

No, no, no, no, no! Stop!

Red button!
Red button! Red button!

- Red button!
- It's not working!

Quick! Quick! Quick!

What? Where is it?

Turn off the spigot!
Turn it off!

No...

That was bad.

Pump's broken.

And we captured it
all on webcam.

At least it can't get
any worse than this.

Yeah...

Hi!

I'm Mark Steines.

I'm here to do the interview...

Hi!

You want me to come back later?

Maybe after the
monsoon-season ends?

That would be great!

Sure.

Do you need help?

Yes, we do!

No...

Here.

Thank you.
Thank you.

Let's reschedule, yeah?

- That sounds great.
- Good.

Merry Christmas!

Same to you.

Happy New Year!

Take care.
Stay dry.

Thank you!

'Kay, watch the water, Bill.

Off he goes.

Mr. Ellsworth,

wasn't nearly as bad

as it looked on the webcam.

I find that hard to believe.

It's just
that these creative-types

don't always understand
the bigger picture.

Or maybe it's that
the business-types

don't understand

that float decorating
is an art of its own!

I'm sure
you two can work this out.

Is that all?
Then goodbye.

Thank you for throwing me
under the bus, by the way.

That's rich.

Blame me!

You know,
instead of "Bulldozer",

they should call you
"apple pie",

on account
of how quickly you crumble.

Are you done?

No, but our float might be!

We're going to be
behind schedule

and over budget,

and if we don't pass inspection,

that means no parade for us.

If...

Did you hang up the phone?

Nope.

I got this.

Nonsense, I got it.

You a longshoreman
when you're not working here?

There's "tough",
and there's "Rose Parade tough".

I'm the latter.

Never knew a float could use
so much Spanish moss.

So you known Andy very long?

Gosh, all her life.

She always been
as stubborn as a mule?

Andy knows her mind, all right.

Ha! One way of putting it.

I know she's an artist,
but what else does she do?

What doesn't she do?

She loves to hike.

She bakes.

She volunteers.

Her rummage sales alone

helped her church
build a new youth center.

Why do you ask?

Just...

Trying to find
some common ground.

You could start
by respecting what we do.

Well, well, well!
You again.

Mr. Bulldozer.

Miss chaos.

What are you doing here?

A little shopping for a friend.

What? You have friends?

That's amazing.
Male or female?

It's actually
a gift for my mother.

You have a mother?

I know I can be a little
overbearing sometimes.

I'll try to take
my foot off the gas.

This place is a minefield.

What do you mean?

Everywhere I look are reminders

of how soon our deadline is.

Are you getting nervous?

Fine, look...

I've got a lot
riding on this, okay?

Thing is, Mr. Ellsworth's
pretty intolerant

when it comes to failure,

and we're not off
to a great start.

If I deliver,

I'll get the promotion
I've been working towards

my whole career.

Is that your dream?

I... I'm not
a "dreams" person.

Come on, Cliff.
Everyone needs a passion.

Well, it's a goal.

I understand that.

I mean, it's all I can do

to keep
my dad's business afloat.

Well, maybe
we have something in common

after all...

Pressure.

That gives me another idea

for a New Year's resolution
for you.

It's okay
to sometimes ask for help.

And I've got one for you...

Don't smile so much
when you know you're right.

How about from now on,

I handle all the decisions

when it comes to decorating,

and you handle everything else,

or to put it in terms
you may understand,

we make this a win-win?

You had me at win.

Okay, everyone!

I just want to let you know

that Cliff and I
have worked it out,

and we are on
the exact same page

from here on out.

That's right.

A coach and an assistant coach

need to get along
for a team to win.

Right, Eric?

And to be clear,

Cliff is the
assistant coach here...

And the assistant
coach is snacking

on our decorating palette!

Sorry.
I love edamame.

Okay, so let's get started.

Ashley and Lou,

you will be on decorating duty
with Emily.

10-4. We're on it.

And Mary and Elliot,

can you finish up
the critters today?

We want to have those
ready by tomorrow...

And Eric?

I think I owe you an apology.

You're colorblind, aren't you?

And that's why you've been
having trouble in class?

It's nothing to be
embarrassed about.

Christine, come here!

I have a mission for you two.

I want you to go
to all the other float barns

and scope out
what they have going on, 'Kay?

Awesome!

Have fun.

And Cliff,

we are running low
on a few supplies.

Do you think you could
help me out with these?

Sure.

Coconut husks?

Tamarind seeds?
Millet?

Where am I going
to find this stuff?

'Kay, it might be best
if I handle this one myself.

No, no, no.

Remember our agreement.

You take care of the artwork,

I do everything else,

including the purse strings.

Okay, then grab
your credit card.

We're going shopping.

Never leave home without it.

That clanking noise
when you park

means your caliper's
not mounted right.

Thank you.

Who would have figured you
for a gearhead?

A rusty one.

I love cars,

but it's been a long time

since I've looked under a hood.

Well, it must be hard,

being away from your family
at Christmas.

Actually, it's kind of a relief.

What, you don't like Christmas?

Honestly, I like when it's over.

Yeah, Christmas for me

is the day the
stock markets close

and everything just stops.

So you'll be spending Christmas

in your hotel room?

No, I've got a couple
colleagues in town.

What about you?

I'll be going to my dad's house.

He always has us over.
It's really fun,

but I have to admit, this year,

I am feeling the stress
of finishing the float,

and just a million other things

going on.

You are always on the move.

You should slow down a bit.

You're one to talk.

Hey, I work hard,

but I take time to enjoy.

You just work hard.

Honestly, I...

I don't get it about parades.

I mean, all that work,

they go by, then it's over.

Come on!

I mean, you get out there
on New Year's day,

it's incredible!

You've got
precision equestrians,

a marching band, b-2 fly-over,
all these amazing floats.

I mean, the flowers fade,

but the floats, they live on
in people's memories.

Trust me,

when you see the parade
up close,

you'll understand.

I will, huh?

You will. Come on.

$50 a pound?

That must be a mistake!

What can I say?

My supplier in Asia's
got me over a barrel.

That's highway robbery.
We can't afford that.

What're we going to do?

I'm going to make a call.

Great.

Thanks for the help!

What are you doing?

I minored in mandarin.

The supplier said
for the Rose Parade,

he'll donate our
supplies for free.

He's over-nighting what we need
to the warehouse.

Wait, what?

I've got to say,
you are full of surprises.

That's as close to a compliment
as I think I'm going to get.

What's next?

One final stop.
Come on.

We just have
to swing by my place.

This'll be quick.

I just have to pick up
a few things for the float.

Hello?

No, no, no, I'll be there.

The documents are signed.

Great doing business with you.

Goodbye.

That's amazing.

Nothing to see here.

No, that's really great!

You should show that off!

It's just something
I do for myself.

No one needs to see it.

But this is really good.

But it takes work and time,

and I have no time,

so lately, it's just a way
to channel my frustration.

Well, then...

I guess you owe me
a debt of gratitude

for all the inspiration.

Well, look, I'm no art critic,

but this could be in a gallery.

You're just being nice.

Do I look like someone
who's just being nice?

Why don't you put it out there,

let the world decide?

I saw a poster in town

for an art auction
at the holiday gala.

Why don't you submit it?

Cliff, I don't show my work.

I've got another New Year's
resolution for you.

Challenge yourself.
Get out there!

Okay, there's way too many paint
fumes in here.

I think we should get back.

Come on.

What's going on?

Well, we are back from recon,

and we are in for some
serious competition

with the other teams.

Animation, surround sound,

and almost all
the floats this year

have moving parts
and hydraulics.

We're going to have
to kick it up a notch.

No, no, no,
our current float is just fine!

Mr. Ellsworth
couldn't have been clearer.

He said simple and on-time.

On-time I get, but simple?

Cliff, 80 million people
watch this parade.

We can't deliver just any float.

We've got to do
something amazing.

Amazing, or impossible?

It's the Rose Parade.

People do the impossible
all the time.

If we add animation
to get the bear moving,

I can help with the physics.

And I know a little bit
about hydraulics.

And Cliff, didn't you say
you're an ex-gearhead?

It's been years.

Besides, adding animation
this late in the game

would be a risky gamble.

Don't business leaders
get where they are

by taking risks?

Are you bulldozing me?

Look...

This is the only thing standing
between me and Shanghai.

Can we please
just keep it simple?

But don't you see?

By going big,
we're going to show the world

that not only is sunshine floats
at the top of our game,

but we build
a show-stopping float.

I don't know.

This coming from the man

who just told me
to challenge myself?

I'm making
the same resolution for you.

All right, fine.

Yes!

Thank you!

Let's do it.

All right, guys!

Let's do this.

So, what's the plan?

You're going to work
on hydraulics...

You guys ready?

- Ready.
- Ready.

- Cliff, you got this?
- Yep.

Going up!

Okay, the bear's coming forward.

All right! Nice!

Keep it coming.

- Got it?
- Yep! Keep going, and...

Set!

Whoa!

Going down.

Keep going, keep going!

Keep it coming!

Nice!

Hey, Rockefeller
finally got his hands dirty!

What can I say?

These big toys bring out
the inner child in me.

Lou!

How's it going?

Good.

We can put the hydraulics
under here,

and then we attach
the swivel system to the bear.

Then we should be good to go.

Great.

Let me know
if you need any help.

10-4, boss.

In the meantime,

we have plenty
of dry decorating to do,

so let's get back to work!

Our team is a decorating machine

powered by coffee.

Yeah, well,

here's hoping it doesn't stall.

I love this store.

I used to come here
with my parents

when I was little.

All right.

What?

You didn't have any family
Christmas traditions?

Making gingerbread,
singing Carols?

Apart from
the odd snowball fight,

Christmas for me

was my parents
entertaining work friends.

I'd watch a Christmas movie
with one of various nannies,

and off to bed.

I'm sorry you didn't
have more holiday fun.

Do you honestly still
not like Christmas?

Sure, I like Christmas.

As a matter of fact,

I've got you
an early Christmas present

of sorts.

I entered you
into the art auction

at the holiday gala.

- You did what?
- Yeah.

It's done.
Look, they printed the program.

Why would you do that?

Well,
"challenge yourself," remember?

It's a two-way street.

For me to fail miserably?

Cliff, my work isn't done!

Well, what's the big deal?

Just finish it!

It needs something more,

something
to pull it all together.

Like what?

I don't know!

If I knew that,
it would be finished.

Cliff, you just...
You don't get it.

Andy!

Cliff, right?

You're big Al?

They call me "big Al"

because I make
all the big decisions.

Have a seat.

Thank you.

So, what's the problem?

Decorating giving you
trouble, or mechanics?

Actually, sir,

it's... your daughter.

Yeah, I heard about
that auction stunt of yours.

I just don't get it.

Andy's a true artist.

She can be sensitive
about her work.

I thought I was helping.
Her work is amazing!

Look...

Your heart's obviously
in the right place,

but my daughter has
an incredibly strong will.

I know.

And sometimes,

it's just better
to go along with her.

You know, in 1934,
the parade theme was water,

and that was the year
that it rained the whole day.

Don't worry.

Parade day's always so sunny

that right after it's over,

people from all over the country

move out here for the sunshine.

The year I was rose queen?

Five and a half miles
of California sunshine.

Hey, what's going on here?

It's Andy's idea.

I'm drawing numbers

to show Eric where
different flowers go.

Carnations are twos,
daisies are threes...

It's like
a giant paint-by-numbers.

That's smart.

Cliff!
I was just thinking...

Why don't we go 50-50
on that ticket to Shanghai?

I feel like we're robbing Asia
of your presence.

I deserve that.

I realize now I should
have talked to you first.

I was honestly trying
to help, but...

I'm sorry.

I can...

I can see
that you had good intentions...

Just in your Bulldozer-y way.

Well, let the Bulldozer help.

Let me run interference here,

and it'll give you time
to do your own work.

The guy who hates decorating
wants to lead the team?

Try me.

Maybe it's time
the assistant coach got in there

and spread his wings.

- Thanks.
- All right.

That's great.

Insert the pole in the belly

as far down as you can go.

We can either hang this
from the knot and just...

So, wind down the thing.

Yeah, no, the other way.

Nice work!

You guys have made
great progress.

The float looks amazing!

Thanks, but I just checked
the weather.

60% chance of showers
for the big day.

Just what we need...
More obstacles.

Every parade throws
some curve balls.

That's just part of the fun
of float building.

My husband is an equestrian
in the parade,

and he's had to round up
more than one runaway pony.

Fog, rain,
floats breaking down...

I've seen it all.

I used to go to the parade
every year

before I started
driving my truck.

I always wanted
to go to the parade,

but I was too nervous.

There are so many people.
It seems noisy and overwhelming.

Well, look at you now.

Maybe you'll be
in the parade this year.

You know, we need two drivers
for the float.

And no matter what happens,

there's always a solution.

It's these obstacles
that bring us together.

That's why, by New Year's,
we're all a family.

Nice.

Can you pass me
some more of that moss?

You got it.

Thank you.

Hey, everyone!

As you know, it's Christmas eve,

so we just want to wish you
a very merry Christmas,

and rest up for crunch week!

Thank you so much
for everything,

and we really appreciate
the sacrifice.

Sacrifice?

I've been on some long hauls
over Christmas.

Doing this
feels like coming home.

Before you all head out,

you might want
to check out the Christmas tree.

Gifts?

Well, normally, yes,

but this year, it's...

I took care of it.

Cliff!

Thank you.

That's for you.

Thank you!

Careful!

Mary, Elliot,

I know you've been missing
your kids a lot

this holiday season,

so I arranged for them
to Skype in

in the office.

Thank you!

Can we open them?

Well, yeah, of course!

A Christmas sweater?

You told me
the temperature dropped

when the roses arrive,

so I hope I got the right size.

I love it.

A nail gun!
Thanks, Rockefeller.

Guayusa Chai tea?

Where did you find this?

I have my sources.

Thank you.

A telescope?

Great for gazing at the stars,
or spying on floats.

Lifting gloves?
Man, you shouldn't have!

It'll help you grip
the free weights.

This is a beautiful scarf.

Well, merry Christmas, everyone!

Merry Christmas!

Thanks, Cliff!

Merry Christmas!

Take care, you guys.

Merry Christmas!
Thanks, Cliff!

Thank you so much!

Cliff,

that was so thoughtful of you.

Well, I should get going, too.

I have a painting to finish

and family to see.

Of course.

What are you doing
for Christmas again?

My colleagues are in town.

Right.

Going to head over there.

Okay.

Well...

Well...

Merry Christmas.

Bye.

Bye.

Hello.

Yeah, dad, hey.

No, I just...
I lost track of time.

I've been up all night.

Of course!
Merry Christmas.

Okay.

I'll be over in a second.

I just need
to check on something.

See you soon.

60...

I thought you were room service.

I thought you'd be here.

What happened

to those supposed
friends of yours?

Got me.

Get ready.
You're coming with me.

You know, this...

This really isn't necessary.

Just pipe down and enjoy.

My dad's Christmas ham rocks,

and no team member of mine

is going
to spend Christmas alone,

even if he did turn my world
upside-down.

Hey, everyone!

This is Cliff,
and he loves Christmas!

Hey, Cliff!

Welcome, Cliff.

Thank you.

Hey, they need
another body for football.

It's a Christmas tradition
here...

Our own family rose bowl.

Uncle Jason and the others

play pretty rough,

so he would love to.

Come on.

I want you to meet everyone.

Good man.

Are you ready,
Mr. Bulldozer?

Ready as I've ever been.

- Ha, nice try!
- Nice.

Okay, so, on three.

Go!

Stay with me.
Come here.

What? What?

Hey! Come on!

Nice play!

Someone's going
to have to pay for this.

I think it's you!

Or you!

What? No!

Don't even think about it.

Should I?

I've got to hand it to you...

You really know how
to throw a Christmas.

Thanks...

But you better rest up.

Crunch week on the float.

The roses fly in tomorrow.

Ooh! Cheers to that!

Cheers.

These are amazing!

My family has sent floats

down Colorado Boulevard
for decades.

It's a business

that was started
by my great-grandfather.

That you?

Yes.

My life told in floats.

Here's one with my mom.

Are you cold?

It's cold out here.

No!

Thank you.

Thanks.

I've been meaning
to ask you something.

What's with not showing
anybody your art?

It's just not where I want it
to be right now.

Yeah, I know.

It's in your house,
collecting dust.

That's not what I mean.

When...

I graduated from art school,

I got invited to exhibit my work
in a show,

and I jumped at the chance.

All my work,
unveiled for the world to see.

And...?

It was a disaster.

The critics were brutal,
my work wasn't ready,

and after that,

it was really hard for me
to get back into it...

Especially after my mom
passed away.

She was my biggest cheerleader.

Since then,
I've just had a block.

Well...

Push through.

I'm trying.

I'm not the Bulldozer.

Andy, I didn't enter you
into the auction

to throw you under the bus.

I did it because you're lucky.

You're great at something.
You have a passion.

I never found mine.

What about business?

Being good at something

isn't the same as liking it.

To be honest,
a big part of the reason

this job,
and Shanghai in particular,

is so important to me

is that...

I've always been driven
to show my dad

that I can make a Mark, too.

He's a self-made man,
no-nonsense,

started his business
from the ground up.

You know, I...

Really didn't expect

to enjoy this assignment.

Sounds like
you surprised yourself.

I bet that doesn't happen often.

You're right...

Although it reminds me
of one summer in college.

I was doing volunteer work,

building houses
from scratch, and...

I still remember this feeling,

working with my hands all day,

and then, at the end of the day,

just...

Pure satisfaction.

I know exactly what you mean.

I had a fantastic night.

Me too.

I'm becoming a fan
of happy chaos...

And Christmas, too.

Well, I knew there was
a heart in there somewhere.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

I believe in you, Andy.

Thank you.

Okay.

Time for a fresh start.

I haven't skated
since I was a kid!

I can't believe
you talked me into this.

Well, this is
one Christmas tradition

I never skip,

even if it is...

Not nearly as sunny and warm
back home.

You're good at this!

Stop.

So, how's the painting going?

It's going.

I had a breakthrough,
but I have to admit,

I'm really nervous
about the auction.

Just be yourself.

Easy for you to say.

What do you mean, "easy?"

I'm managing a parade float

for the first time in my life.

Ha! You admit that it's hard!

I guess we both have
to push through.

No!

No, no, don't!
Too fast!

I am so proud of all of you!

This looks incredible,

and now, we have three days
'til the parade,

so we are in the home stretch.

So what do you think?
We got this, right?

Nice!

Either it's lack of sleep,

or that bear is moving.

Compliments of
four hydraulic cylinders

actuated by valves.

Thanks to Cliff,
I'm an honorary gearhead.

No.

What happened?

Not sure.

Okay, I'm going to have to look

at the hydraulic system.

That bear's going
to have to come down.

I'll put it back
as soon as I can, but...

It's all good.

I got this.

Just... y'all just keep on
decorating.

I got it.

Bulldozer looks worried?

No. No, no.
Come on.

We got this far.
We'll push through.

Right.

Even with all the pressure,

this is my favorite part
of the build.

I have to agree.

'Cause every year,
you get to see

a new float finally
coming together

at the last minute, huh?

That's what's so incredible
about the Rose Parade.

New floats, New Years,
new beginnings.

Speaking of new beginnings,

how are things going
with you and Cliff?

Me and Cliff?

Well, there is
no "me and Cliff".

You know, he actually
came with me

to my dad's house for Christmas.

- Really?
- He did?

He did...

And it was...
It was nice.

Aw...

At the end of the night, he...

He...?

He actually told me
he believed in me.

That's so sweet.

I was inspired.

Well, like you said,

a New Year
brings a new beginnings.

And possible new romances,
new relationships...

New weddings...

It's a start.

My fingers are numb.

Tell me about it.

Where is Andy?

She's getting ready,

and then off
to the holiday gala tonight.

And the art auction,
thanks to me.

You know,
the gala is the biggest party

between Christmas
and New Year's,

and the sort of thing

a pretty girl
could use a date to.

You look beautiful!

Stunning.

I'll be right back.

What?

You look amazing.

Shouldn't you be
at the gala now?

I live down the street,

and I couldn't drive by
without stopping to say

thank you, guys, for everything.

And dinner is on me tonight.

I'll be back
to work the late shift.

Okay.

Now you both go and have fun.

"Both"?

I just had to grab my jacket.

I figured, since I got you
into this whole auction mess,

I should probably make sure
you're not alone.

This feels like a date.
Why does this feel like a date?

Maybe because it is one?

Do one thing a day
that scares you.

No, I'm not scared!

I'll be fine!
I'm fine.

Shall we go?

The auction should be
starting any minute now.

Here, let's have some champagne.

Okay.

Thank you.

Thanks.

You're going to be fine.

That's easy for you to say.

It's starting.

All right,

now for the highlight
of our evening,

an auction of artwork from
some of Pasadena's best artists,

and every dollar goes

towards the many wonderful
charities and groups

funded by
the tournament of roses.

Our first item, a painting

done by Pasadena's Princess
of float decorating,

Andrea Lindry.

That's your dad's place.

It looks just like it did
the other night!

I was inspired.

It's beautiful.

Our bidding starts at $500.

Do I have any bids?

Anyone?

It's history repeating itself.

No, these are just
a bunch of stiffs.

We just need to prime the pump.

$500!

Cliff! What are you doing?

It's basic sales psychology.

Someone will chime in now.

We're at $500.

Do I hear $1,000?

The bid is at $500.
Do I hear $1,000?

A thousand.

$1,100.

$1,200.

$1,300.

$1,500!

We're at $1,500.

Do I hear $1,600?

$2,000!

Told ya.

That was amazing!

You just raised
$4,000 for charity.

They just needed a little push,

thank you.

Now, if you're so angry at me,
why are you smiling?

I'm not smiling.

Do you have time
in your busy schedule

for a dance?

Are you serious?

Yeah, why not?

This is how we do snow
in California.

You're a good dancer.

Got some tricks up my sleeve.

Yes, you do.

All good.

Like all of us,

this little fella just needed

a little extra support.

Guess that MBA

didn't push all your
construction skills aside.

Makes you proud, huh?

Normally, when I do my job well,

I just see tired faces
and papers getting pushed,

but...
Here, I see something real.

Yeah.

I think we're going
to make our deadline.

Yeah, I think I hear
the echoes of success.

It's almost 8:00.

Day shift will be in soon.

Cliff, didn't you say

you missed
Christmas snowball fights

back east?

Yeah, why?

We don't have time for this!

I know!

Cliff!

Mr. Ellsworth!

Hi.

Sir...

Mr. Ellsworth,

this is Andy...

From sunshine floats.

Hello.

What is that?

Why is the bear's head
detached from its body?

It's just a minor setback...

Cliff, what happened
to "ahead of schedule

and under-budget"?

Sir, we've made
terrific headway!

You just caught us
at a bad moment.

It's not nearly
as bad as it looks.

I'm sure

there's a logical reason
for all of this.

Yes!

We just had a little problem
with the hydraulics,

so we took it apart.

It'll be up and running...

Hydraulics?

When are hydraulics
become part of the plan?

Well...

We thought it would add
a special touch.

Yes, and up our game.

You're nowhere near done,

and you decided
to reach for the stars?

I mean, I was already skeptical
about the waterfall,

and now this?

Ahead of schedule's
clearly not happening,

and the budget?

I don't want
to even think about it.

Mr. Ellsworth, we have been
building floats for years,

and I'm very confident
we can deliver.

Ms. Lindry, I hired
your father to oversee this.

I didn't hire you.

Yes, my father
is the best in the business,

but given his health,

I am doing my best
to fill his shoes.

I'm sure
you had good intentions,

but Cliff said
you were out of your depth

and that this float
would be a disaster

with you in charge,

and it seems he was right.

You said that?

No!

Yes, but...

I didn't know
what I was talking about.

I didn't know you yet.
I was just venting.

I can't believe
you would said that to him.

Andy...

I'd expect that
from art critics,

but not from you.

You never believed in me.

Andy, wait!

I should have known better.

Hey! Good morning,
Christine!

What's going on?

It's not pretty.

A guy in a suit is speaking
in low tones to Cliff.

Where's Andy?

She took off
as I was driving in,

and she looked pretty upset.

Dear.

Well, let's find out
what's wrong.

Look, Mr. Ellsworth,

there have been
some executive decisions,

and if any of them are missteps,

then that's all on me.

There's been some missteps
all right.

But the reason
this float was on its way

to being terrific

is Andy.

She and everyone else

have put their hearts and souls
and art into it.

Look, it's noble to defend her,

but let's finish
what we started.

Forget the waterfall,
forget the hydraulics,

and get the bear's head
back on...

Nothing more.

But sir, we have a chance to...

And then I think
you should head back to Chicago,

and when I return,

we need to discuss your future
at North Lake,

and whether you still have one.

I understand...

And for the record?

I've never met anyone

who's put more passion
and commitment into her work

than Andy.

Yeah, so if you hear
of any jobs at your firm,

let me know.

Thanks, John.
I owe you.

Good morning,
Mr. Baskers.

Looking forward to the parade?

Actually,
I'm checking out early.

I've got to catch
a flight back east

in a couple of hours.

On New Year's eve?

But you will miss everything!

Yeah.
Think I already have, actually.

Well, I hope you enjoyed
your stay with us

here in Pasadena.

Yeah, it's been...

Surprising.

Dad, I'm sorry I let you down.

I let everyone down.

I disappointed the client.

Aw, honey, you're doing
the best you can

in an impossible situation.

That's all you can do.

But what if it hurts
the company?

Honey, companies come and go.

My life is my family.

Everything else
is window-dressing...

But when are you going

to get back into your passion?

Dad...

Back into life.

You've been living
on the sidelines

for too long...

And...

Whatever happened with Cliff?

We got into an argument.

Crunch week.
Squabbles happen.

This was no squabble.

He's opinionated.
He's rude.

He's always so sure he's right.

I've got a whole list of things.

Well, he may be a Bulldozer,

but Cliff seems to be
a pretty good guy.

That's what I thought, too,

but I was wrong.

Anyway, I am going
to pull myself together,

and I will see this float
through to the end.

Sweetheart,

all these years
building floats...

Haven't you realized?

New year's isn't just an ending.

It's a beginning, too.

I love you, dad.

I love you, too, sweetheart...

So much.

Coming!

Hey, Emily!
Come on in.

I'm just getting ready
to go back to the warehouse.

I thought you should know...

Cliff is heading back
to Chicago.

Well...

I mean, what does
it matter, right?

In the end,

it was just business
to Cliff anyway.

Really?

'Cause it wasn't
very good business,

the way Cliff took
all the blame.

What do you mean?

After you left,
Cliff stood up for you

and took responsibility
for the whole thing.

He did?

Yes, and made perfectly clear
that he never met anyone

who put more passion
into their work than you.

Just thought you should know.

Thank you.

Hey...

Here to make sure I leave town?

My cab will be along any minute.

Actually, I'm...
Here to apologize.

Emily told me
everything you did,

standing up for me to your boss.

I was just telling the truth.

Even if that cost you your job?

Maybe it's time
I found another job

where I wasn't constantly having
to prove myself...

To my dad or...

To myself.

I'm really sorry, Cliff.

It's been a challenging
past few weeks.

You can say that again.

I have an idea, though.

I mean, our float,
it may be a lost cause,

but didn't a wise person
once say

that every problem is just
an opportunity in disguise?

Come on, we don't
have a lot of time.

Okay, team, thank you
for holding down the fort.

Andy, could I say a few words?

Of course!

So we could launch
an ordinary float,

but a wise person
once helped me understand

that a true artist
never settles.

We have one last chance
for a hail Mary here,

and we can do something
really special as a team.

Hail Mary's my favorite way
to win the game.

The hydraulics still don't work,

and we're not
finished decorating,

and re-building that bear, we...

We're still
a few thousand roses short!

Am I missing anything?

Then we have our work
cut out for us.

I'll take care of the roses.

And...

I think I have an idea about
how to get us some extra hands.

All right!
Let's go, team!

Go, team!

Only six hours
'til the float inspectors come.

It's going to be close.

Off!

Turn it off.

Still not working?

No, and if we don't get
the float working properly,

we won't pass inspections,

and then
there's no parade for us.

It just doesn't make any sense.

But we just have to keep at it.

Hey, Eric!
There he is.

All right!

It's my teammates to the rescue.

Looks like you guys
brought your friends...

And your families!

Hey, bro, who needs a hand?

Guys, meet my teacher,
Ms. Lindry.

Hi!

The one who was failing
you in art class?

Well, he may be
struggling in class,

but he is acing
this independent study,

and the important thing is,
you guys are all here,

and we are paying with pizza,

so I'll let you
put them to work.

All right, let's go.

Thank you!

How's it looking, Christine?

We still need more flowers.

Cliff, is that you?

Let me help you.
I got it.

I got more
in the delivery truck.

Where did you find these?

I stopped by a few
of the other float barns.

Even though they're
the competition,

every team chipped in to help us

with their spare roses.

The rest, I got special ordered.

How did you pay for them?

My treat.

Seemed like a small price to pay
to finish the float.

Thank you so much!

All right, well,
this is definitely enough roses!

Yeah, you think?

Let's get started.

Down to business.
Grab those.

So these are the pink ones
right here?

How are the mechanics
looking, Lou?

We don't have a lot of time.

Honestly, I'm stumped.

Now, if this would've been
a good old diesel engine,

I would have had this fixed
days ago.

I heard you got a big problem.

Dad!

It's okay.
I have a note from my doctor.

In fact...

I brought my doctor.

Figured I'd lend a hand.

Thank you for coming!

So, mind if I have a look
at the patient?

Be my guest.

Thanks.

Cliff!
You want to assist?

Good news.

I put in a couple calls,

and the inspectors are going
to stop by our float last!

This is going to buy us
a few extra hours.

- That's fantastic!
- Yeah.

How's it going?

Good!

Well...

You're trying to turn the bear,
but also drive it forward.

You've got to remember
that the momentum of the float

is putting stress
on this drive chain.

No matter how much you try
to make it run as designed...

It's never going
to run smoothly.

Give the drive chain some slack,

and I bet you'll have
no trouble at all.

Just needs a little room
to do its thing.

Yeah, I guess I need
to learn to do that.

She's a creative spirit, Cliff.

She's lucky
to have your support.

Okay, so,
what's the prognosis, dad?

Don't ask me.

Cliff here
figured out the problem.

Cliff, we don't have
a lot of time.

I think I can fix it.

Let me give it a try.

If that doesn't fix it,
I don't know what will.

The float inspectors
should be here any second.

So what do you think?

I think it beats
a day at the office.

I knew you'd see the light.

So this is
what 20,000 roses look like...

Actually, 19,999.

Saved one for you.

Hello?

Are we ready
for float inspection?

They're here!

And here we have

the North Lake float,
"fishing follies".

You ready?

Here goes nothing.

So consider this
our small thank-you

for the hours of tireless work.

To the float builders
and volunteers

that make the magic happen!

Covered in glue...
Sleep-deprived...

Sore...

This is easily
the best New Year's ever.

It's almost midnight!

Time to break open
the champagne!

Ten, nine,

eight, seven,

six, five

four, three,

two, one...

Happy New Year!

What's that?

It's the list
of New Year's resolutions

I was writing for you.

It's long!

I don't think
we need these anymore.

Let me see what's on it!

We don't need 'em.

Happy New Year.

Well, one New Year's resolution

I do intend to keep?

This year,

I'm going to take time
to stop and smell the roses.

And so, as we welcome
America's New Year celebration,

the Rose Parade,
dawning with flowers

and a promise of happiness
and hope

in the year ahead,

and remember,

as we all enjoy the biggest
single floral display

in the world,

let us take time
to wish happy New Year

to all of those,
including our family and friends.

Does that give you goosebumps,
or what?

Now, this is the way
to watch the Rose Parade!

I just hope Christine's
enjoying driving the float.

I mean, she did say
her New Year's resolution

was to try new things.

Well, Eric will be
watching every turn.

There it is!

Nice work, everyone!

Cliff?

What can I say?

I was wrong.

You took the initiative,

made an executive decision,
you got great results.

Just the executive I need

to head up the company's
new Shanghai office.

Congratulations.

I'd be honored, sir,

but...

Actually, I'm going
to be staying in Pasadena.

You see, there's a gallery

that wants to show
some of my work,

and sunshine floats
sure could use a new co-manager

who isn't afraid
to get his hands dirty.

And I could use
a change of pace.

Don't worry.

We'll give you a deal
on next year's float.

Well, best to you both.

Here's to new beginnings.

New beginnings...

I couldn't have said it
better myself.