A Sugar & Spice Holiday (2020) - full transcript
A rising young architect, Suzy, returns to her hometown in Maine for Christmas and finds herself competing in the local gingerbread bake-off alongside an old high school classmate, Billy, while also trying to win a big promotion at work.
My grandmother always said
that if I was a cookie,
I'd be a sugar cookie
in the shape of a star,
because I'm so sweet
and like to shine.
Nema was a spicy dumpling.
Soft, juicy, and
full of flavour.
This is my favourite
part about Christmas.
Just going to be your best
gingerbread house yet,
Suzy sugar.
I messed up the icing
on the roof line.
And I'm not sure if the house
is structurally sound enough
to handle the gumdrop chimney.
Oh, you're right.
It's horrible.
We should feed to dogs.
Nema no!
[laughs]
Your house is beautiful.
I wish I could live in it.
Someday, I'm going to build real
houses that people can live in.
When I first come here
from China with your parents,
I never even heard
of gingerbread house.
How'd you get to be
so good?
Mrs. Gonville next door
invite me to join her
gingerbread baking class
at community center.
I was so bad.
I burn everything.
My cookies taste
like dirty socks.
Ew!
[laughs]
But I had fun, and
I make new friends.
I work hard and didn't give up,
and now I am Happy Valley
Gingerlicious Baking Champion.
[laughs]
Do you have to wear it
every time you bake?
I also wear it to my book club.
Mrs. Brown is so jealous.
[laughs]
Maybe someday you can be
Gingerlicious Baking Champion,
too.
Do you think I could be?
You work hard enough,
you can be anything.
Remember what I always say,
you teach someone to fish...
And they will stink.
...You teach someone to bake,
[speaking Chinese]
And they will have
a sweet life.
[speaking Chinese]
[laughs]
Let's have a ginger wish.
One, two, three... wish!
Ugh.
I win.
You want to know
what I wished for?
I wished for you to be happy.
That's all I want.
She always said life is too
short to eat stale cookies.
She was right.
♪
♪ I want it to be Christmas♪
♪ I swear it should
be Christmas♪
♪ I wish you could be
Christmas♪
♪ Everyday♪
♪ I want it to be Christmas♪
♪ I swear... ♪
Hi.
♪... it should be Christmas♪
♪ I wish it could be
Christmas♪
♪ Everyday♪
♪
♪ Everyday♪
Perfect.
[sighs]
I can't believe this counts
as our Christmas party.
There isn't even
a karaoke machine.
Alisa, my assistant.
She's a homemade
rum raisin cookie.
Chewy, comforting, and a bit
burnt around the edges.
I actually can't imagine
anything worse than karaoke.
Singing in public
is my worst nightmare.
Wait, are you admitting
that there's something
you're not perfect at?
There are plenty of things
I'm not good at.
I just don't do them.
Hey, have you seen the new guy?
A scone.
Looks scrumptious,
but flavourless inside.
Crumbles easily under pressure.
His socks never match, he
drinks diet soda every day,
and he's got two days
of stubble.
I'll pass.
Is there a man alive that
can live up to your standards?
There's nothing wrong with
waiting for the perfect man.
My grandmother always said
I should never settle
for stale cookies.
Hmm.
Or dry scones.
[small laugh]
Marshall.
A sugar-free lemon square
for sure.
Sour, sticky, and made
with artificial sweeteners.
Marshall.
Such a suck-up.
[sighs]
He's actually a good
architect though.
I'm starting to get worried
about my promotion.
Hey, I've been your assistant
for two years now,
and I know that nobody works
as hard as you do.
Katie would be crazy
not to promote you.
From your lips to Santa's ears.
Come on.
[knocking]
Katie Dodge.
My boss.
Peanut brittle.
Hard and sharp,
sweet and salty.
Can melt in your mouth but
can also break your teeth.
Merry Christmas.
Did you bake them yourself?
No, they're from Liana Bakery.
They make the best cookies
in LA.
Do you bake?
I used to.
My grandmother
was an amazing baker.
Used to make gingerbread houses
every Christmas.
It's actually what made me
want to be an architect.
She must be so proud.
She died a few years ago.
I haven't been able to bake
anything since.
Well, sugar, butter, and flour
are pretty much the cause
of all death in this world,
so it's probably a good thing.
Marshall, could you come
to my office please?
Marshall?
Oh, Suzy.
You're here.
Just a little something
I picked up for you
since I know you are cleansing
right now.
We have some kale chips,
fermented beets,
vegan nut cheese.
I love nut cheese.
How did you know that
I'm on a cleanse?
I just pay attention
to details.
So, listen.
I've secretly been
telling you both
that you're going to get
this promotion.
But really, only one of you's
going to get it.
What?
Oh, that's...
that's interesting news.
Here's the deal.
You've both been working
on plans
for the Primrose Hill Project.
The client will pick the one
she likes best,
and that person will get
the promotion.
The plans are due
on New Year's.
I'm leaving tomorrow to go to my
parents' in Maine for Christmas.
But I'm sure I'll be able
to get it done
and make it exactly
what the client needs.
Oh, I will happily dedicate
every waking hour
to this project, since I have
no life outside of this job.
That's very sad, Marshall.
I know.
You can go now.
Oh, yes.
My mom's not going to be happy
to hear I have to work
during my Christmas vacation.
Your family celebrates
Christmas?
Why wouldn't we?
Oh, I didn't know if Christmas
was a big deal
where you're from.
I'm from Maine.
Oh, yeah.
I thought you were...
Jewish?
[laughs uncomfortably]
Anyways, I'm sure you're going
to have a great trip.
And, you know, good luck getting
any work done
with all that family stuff.
And good luck to you
finding inspiration
from your super exciting
and fulfilling life.
Merry Christmas.
Don't you have an early morning
flight to pack for?
I packed last week.
[sighs]
And I need to figure out
a way to incorporate
some sort of classroom space
in this community centre.
It looks great.
Yeah, the community centre
back in Hampton Meadows
was the heart of the whole town.
My grandmother used
to teach Mahjong there.
And my brother Wayne
teaches yoga there still.
If they moved from China
to Maine,
how is it that your dad
has a southern accent?
He learned English listening
to Johnny Cash albums.
[laughs]
He thinks he's a cowboy.
I love that your family business
is a lobster bar.
Hey, beer and lobster go really
well together.
Hmm, kind of like me and men
who smell like bacon.
Some things are
just meant to be.
[laughs]
Look, I want you to try
and have some Christmas fun
while you're home.
Find someone to melt your
marshmallow and ring your bell.
Alisa!
What?
Promise me you'll have
some Christmas fun.
Work is fun!
Okay, don't make me shove
this scone down your throat.
I'll do it.
Okay, okay.
I promise I will have
all the Christmas fun.
I'll jingle the bells and play
all the reindeer games,
just put the scone down.
[mouthful]
Oh, it's so dry.
May we both have a very
merry Christmas.
Cheers.
[giggles]
♪
Good old Eagles.
It's nice to be home.
Billy: Can I get your attention.
So excited to be here.
Welcome everyone
to the Happy Valley
Gingerlicious Bake Off kick off!
Billy Martin, a jelly donut.
Messy, sweet, and
full of surprises.
[applause]
Okay, as you know,
this year Hampton Meadows
is hosting the Bake Off.
What you don't know is that
Maguire Spice Company
has decided to sponsor
the competition,
and the winning town
will get a prize of $15,000.
[applause]
Billy: Mm-hmm!
Is this another
one of your pranks?
I like to think of them
as playful jokes.
Like the time you told us
Tom Cruise was moving to town.
And you convinced us to pose
in our sunglasses and skivvies.
That was funny.
Or that time you filled
the town pool with Jello?
That was delicious.
Mm-hmm. No, this is real.
And if we win, we'll have enough
money to fix the roof
of the community centre,
which as you know,
is in danger of being condemned.
Oh no.
That centre was like a second
home to me growing up.
And when I moved back here
last year and saw the work
that it needed, I swore I'd do
whatever I could to help.
My dad, Pete.
Kettle corn.
Always popping.
A total crowd pleaser.
My mom, Mimi.
A dark chocolate brownie.
Warm, soft, and slightly bitter.
Mama, I miss you.
Billy: Now I know we haven't won
in a few years.
Ever since Nema Yung died.
But we can do it.
We've got a great team,
and the only thing
that would make this team
better would be...
[surprised]
Suzy Yung...
Um, Suzy Yung!
You are the only thing that
would make this team better.
Get up here.
What?
This is perfect, ain't it?
Y'all going to be the
Gingerlicious Champion.
It's what you always wanted,
come on.
No, no, no...
[applause]
Oh, uh, for those of you
that don't know, Suzy
is Nema's granddaughter
and knows all of her secrets
when it comes to
gingerbread baking.
And she was also my lab partner
in high school
and the only reason I graduated.
With Suzy on the team,
we will be unstoppable.
What is happening?
Suzy isn't just
an excellent baker.
She's also a very
successful architect.
Very successful.
Even though she's not married.
Mom!
She flosses every day,
and has wide hips.
[laughs]
[laughs awkwardly]
Okay, thank you Mom,
for that...
very awkward endorsement.
Um...
Unfortunately, being a very
successful architect
with um, wide hips...
...takes a lot of work.
So I'm afraid I'm not going
to be able to join the team.
[crowd groans]
But you're the best baker
in town.
We can't win this without you.
Listen, I haven't seen you
in 10 years.
You just spring something up
on me like this
and expect me to drop
everything?
I have a job.
Some of us take our
responsibilities seriously.
Are you still mad about
that whole science fair thing?
You know, I can't help it
if that volcano erupted
a little early.
We still got a B+.
The lowest grade I ever
got in my life.
That was 15 years ago.
And you're still not listening
to me!
Um... Well then.
I guess we'll just have to do
the best with what we have.
Just like Nema used to.
[sighs]
You did not.
[chanting]
Do it for Nema!
Do it for Nema!
[group chanting and clapping]
Do it for Nema!
Do it for Nema!!
I'll think about it, okay?
What was that?
I said I'll think about it.
Okay!
[cheers and applause]
Welcome home, Suzy Sugar.
No one calls me that anymore.
Well, they should.
Suzy.
My brother Wayne.
A bowl of rice pudding.
Warm, comforting,
always goes with the flow.
Hey.
Why didn't you warn me
about the ambush?
Deep breaths, feel the feelings,
then feel the love.
Hey.
You know how I feel
about your hippie voodoo.
Breathing isn't voodoo,
it's life.
Don't fortune cookie me.
You know I haven't been able
to bake since Nema...
I'm up for a big promotion,
and I have a ton of work to do.
Well, you've always dreamed
at winning the Bake Off.
[sighs]
Is this about Billy?
What are you talking about?
Are you still mad at him
for standing you up
at the Christmas dance
in high school?
He didn't stand me up.
We were only going as friends
because Sandra broke up
with him.
When they got back together,
it just made sense that
he'd go with her.
Okay, yeah.
If you say so.
He was a bad influence.
Remember when he almost
got me suspended from school?
'Kay, no one forced you
to break into the science lab
to release the rats.
He told me they were going
to use them as baits
for lobster traps.
That was a long time ago, Suze.
He's changed.
Whatever happened
to that start-up
I heard he was working on?
It didn't work out.
Then his dad got sick, so he
moved back here to help out
with the family toy store.
He's really been doing a lot
for the town.
Trying to redeem himself
for his troublemaker past?
Let it go, Suze.
Everyone else has.
Even Mom?
Mom, she wants to save
the community center.
So she's tolerant,
but you know her.
She holds grudges like
a fat monkey in a tuxedo.
That makes no sense.
Well it would if you just
opened up your chakras, okay?
Here. Let me help you.
[laughs]
Is this guy bothering you?
Annie. My sister-in law.
A vegan blondie made
with chickpeas and coconut.
Good for you and for
our planet.
[happily]
Annie.
I was just giving her all
the gossip on Billy Martin.
Oh, are you interested?
No.
Not in him.
Not in anyone.
Ok.
-Whatever you say.
-Mmmhmm.
It's not safe for single girls
to walk alone at night.
Oh, but if I was married
that'd be okay?
I would feel better if you had
a husband for the police to call
when you slipped on the ice,
blacked out and froze to death
on the sidewalk.
I'll walk her home.
On second thought, you're a
grown woman who lives in LA.
You'll be fine.
Okay, I don't need an escort.
Billy!
Don't get arrested.
I said I don't want an escort.
What are you doing?
Look, you might be fine
on your own, but I'm not.
Do you have any idea what it's
like being an eligible bachelor
in a small town?
I could get kidnapped
at any moment
and forced to drink
dry Chardonnay
and watch Love Actually
on repeat.
That's a really good movie.
I know.
I just prefer my
chardonnay oaky.
[laughs]
Come on.
Your dad told me you're up
for a big promotion.
They're so proud of you.
Well, I've been working
towards it
pretty much my whole life,
so yeah.
Everything is going according
to plan.
Plans can change, though.
Mine did.
It must have been hard,
you know,
giving up your career
to move back here.
I didn't give it up, I just
put it on the back burner.
All I'm saying is that
if you want
to make things happen in life,
you got to go for it.
I spent eight years
in Silicon Valley.
I did go for it.
You can't just give up.
You know, there's more to life
than getting a gold star.
My gold stars are what got you
through high school.
True.
I admit, I never would've passed
chemistry if it wasn't for you.
Thank you.
And I admit that you're
way more fun
as a lab partner
than Daniel Zimbalist.
[laughing]
Suzy: We made it home
without being arrested.
Come on, have a little
faith in me.
Thanks for walking me.
Your parents' patriotism
is intense.
Living the American dream.
Hmm.
Ooh. Speaking of living
the dream,
we really need you on
the Gingerlicious team.
Competition starts in two days,
our next team meeting's
tomorrow at noon.
Hmm?
We could have a lot of
fun together,
just like we used to.
Mom?
How did you get here so fast?
I drove and came in
the back door.
I wanted to make sure
you got home safe.
Mom!
Um, I'll see you tomorrow?
Bye.
Goodnight Suzy Sugar.
away from him.
Except for the Bake Off.
We need you on the team to win.
Other than that,
you stay away.
Is he really that bad?
Ever since he moved back,
he's been Mr. Play Guy.
Heartbreaking all over town.
He's all noodle, no broth.
Well, speaking of noodles,
got any in the fridge?
Of course.
[sighs]
Oh, and I have some
pork buns too.
It's no good cold.
Have you given
any more thought
into putting some of your dishes
on the menu?
No.
Burgers and fries and chicken
wings and lobster rolls.
That's what people here want.
Sometimes people stick
to the menu
'cause they don't realize
there's another choice.
I just don't think they're
ready for it.
People in this town
can't handle my spice.
Dad turned your bedroom
into his man hole,
so you have to stay
in Nema's room.
[sighs]
He's part Chinese,
you know.
I know.
[sighs]
She always dreamed of winning
one of these with you.
I thought we'd have more time.
She knew how busy you were
with school and then work.
She was so proud of you,
always bragging
"My Suzy is the best
at everything she does."
No stale cookies for me.
I'm so happy you're home.
Christmas hasn't been
the same without you
these past few years.
Well, I'm home now.
We've got a week till Christmas.
We'll have plenty of time to do
all the Christmas things.
Mm.
-I promise.
-Great.
♪
I remember one night you made
this for me in shop class.
I almost cut off my fingers
making it,
but it was worth it.
Good things are always worth
the effort.
I miss you, Nema.
I still here, Suzy Sugar.
Try this.
I still got it?
Mmm.
You definitely still got it.
[laughs]
Even when I follow
your recipes,
it never turns out this good.
That's because I got
secret ingredient.
Want to know what it is?
Is it an ancient Chinese secret?
[giggles]
The secret ingredient is...
[alarm beeping]
♪
Let's bake.
Ho, ho, ho.
Oh, you came.
It's what my grandmother
would've wanted.
Is it what you want?
She'd be so disappointed if
she knew I gave up a chance
to win the Bake Off.
Especially if it means saving
the center.
Mm.
She loved it here.
You know, I took one of her
Mahjong classes here
in high school.
I remember that.
She said you were good.
Hmm.
That you had real potential to
be an old Chinese lady someday.
She was an amazing woman.
She sure was.
What's that?
It's a toy drive I'm organizing
for some of the families in town
that have been going through
some hard times.
We're matching every toy donated
with a toy from the store.
Trying to make up for all those
years on the naughty list.
If I recall, you had a few
naughty moments back in the day.
[laughs]
Only when I was with you.
Come on, let's go meet
the rest of the team.
Welcome to the kitchen.
Wow.
This looks amazing.
♪
Hey, um, is that Caitlin Keyes?
Yeah. Yeah.
Caitlin Keyes.
Homecoming Queen.
Vanilla cupcake
with sprinkles on top.
So pretty, you're afraid
to eat it.
She owns the town bakery.
She's great.
Her decorating skills
are insane.
She tormented me every day
in high school.
That was a long time ago.
She's different now.
She got everyone in school
to call me Snoozie.
She said I was so boring,
I put everyone to sleep.
Suzy?
[high-pitched giggling]
Hi, Caitlin.
I know I was mean to you
in high school.
Well, because I was mean
to everyone in high school.
But it's because I found out
that I had a dairy intolerance.
Excuse me?
That's right.
That's probably why I was
so grouchy all the time.
But now that I've cut
out the dairy,
I am the friendliest person
in town.
It's true.
We are going to be best friends!
Best friends.
[giggling]
Okay.
This is Stavros.
He bought the diner
a few years ago.
He likes long walks on the beach
in his speedo
and can be found most days
shouting at people to slow down
while driving down Main Street.
Hi.
Swim trunks chafe my thighs.
Stavros.
A bear claw.
Puffy and nuts on the outside,
sweet and soft on the inside.
And he's also a classically
trained pastry chef
whose pie crust is like butter.
It is butter.
That's the secret.
Cold, hard butter.
[laughs]
Well um, it's good to meet you
for the first time.
And... or see you again.
Um, ever since I was
a little girl,
I've dreamed of being
the Gingerlicious champion,
like my grandmother.
I'll do anything to help
save the centre.
I met my wife here.
Our mom group meets here
once a week.
Our kids play and we get
to talk about real things
and have important
conversations, you know,
about essential oils
and Zac Efron's beard.
[laughs]
Yeah, I need that hour.
I need it.
[sighs]
Look, I promise I will
do whatever I can
to make sure we win the Bake Off
and save the centre.
Things are a little different
this year,
now that Maguire Spice Company
is sponsoring the competition.
Okay, there's three rounds
in four days.
Final round is on Christmas Eve.
Who are the judges?
The Maguires and
their grandkids.
And it's only a rumour,
but there might be some sort
of celebrity judge.
Is it Taylor Swift?
Oh please, let it be Tay-Tay.
[laughs]
And they want to make it
more interesting,
so they don't tell us what
the specific challenge is
or what we're baking until right
before we start each round.
But how are we supposed
to prepare?
How about we make
a practice house?
Just so we get used to working
together as a team.
That's a great idea.
Mm-hmm.
Since you're the gingerbread
expert,
how about you lead the way?
If that's okay with
everyone else?
-Yes.
-Yeah.
Very good.
Okay then, um...
Let's start with a standard
Tudor fairytale one-storey.
Rice Chex thatched roof,
gumdrop chimney,
maybe some candy cane
street lamps.
Okay, Billy can start mixing
the dough for the gingerbread.
Caitlin, can you start making
some sugar work decorations?
And Stavros.
Mm-hmm?
Can you make the icing
while I cut out the templates
for the house?
Let's get baking.
Hustle, hustle!
Okay.
You don't mess around, do you?
Well, you and Caitlin
may have changed,
but I haven't.
If I'm going to play,
I'm playing to win.
Understood?
Understood.
♪
I haven't baked in so long.
I forgot how much fun it is.
Not bad for a first time.
I think we've got a real
shot at winning.
Looks good.
[gasps]
Stavros: Oh, good catch.
We'll do better next time.
Close one.
[phone dings]
Drinks?
See you there.
Hey. There's a Christmas concert
at the town hall
that we're all going to.
Do you want to come?
Um, I can't.
I have to get some work done.
Same old Suze.
All work, no play.
Come on.
It'll be fun.
Life isn't just about
having fun.
Work is important to me.
I need this promotion.
[phone dings]
Run, run as fast as you can.
You can't catch me.
[deep sigh]
♪
[door closes]
Okay, um, I need a huge favour.
Bowyn, my niece.
A croissant.
Soft, fancy, falls apart easily.
And Simon, my nephew.
A sticky ball of crackle
and crunch.
One of my teachers at the yoga
centre just cancelled
and I have to teach a class.
Annie's working, and I told
the kids that I'd take them
into town to shop.
Can you please,
please take them for me?
I have to work.
No, I'm begging you.
I promised them.
Please, Aunt Suzy?
There's only a few days
till Christmas.
It won't be Christmas if we
don't get anyone presents.
Please, please?
Please, Aunt Suzy?
Please, please...
[sighs]
How can I crush the Christmas
dreams of such sweet faces?
Thank you, thank you.
You hear that?
[yells quietly]
Have fun, okay? Have fun!
Love you guys,
take care.
Bowyn: Bye.
One Christmas shopping trip,
coming right up.
♪
This looks amazing.
[phone rings]
One second.
I just gotta get this, okay?
Hi Katie.
Come on.
Yes, I'm getting tons of
work done.
Yes, I know.
New Year's is only
11 days away.
It will be ready.
Thank you.
Hey, have a happy...
Holiday.
[sighs]
Bowyn?
Simon?
Bowyn!
Where are you?
Simon?
Wayne's going to kill me.
Simon?
[yelps]
I'm so sorry.
I meant to hit the kids.
Did we get 'em?
It was an accident.
Billy Martin, you are going...
Human shield!
[laughing]
No fair!
[laughing]
Gotcha!
[screaming]
♪
We're just going to be
right over here, okay?
Ok.
♪
You're really great with kids.
I mean, I shouldn't
be surprised.
Since I still act like a kid?
I was going to say since
you run a toy store,
but I mean, speak your truth,
Billy.
Kids like to have fun and
find joy in the simple things,
so I'm okay with that label.
Speaking of labels,
according to my mom
you're still quite the
heartbreaker around town.
Is that why she's always
giving me the stink-eye?
Maybe.
Maybe it was the rat incident,
or that time you flooded
the gym.
Or that time you streaked
the homecoming game.
That was over a decade ago.
Chinese moms have long memories.
Look, in my defence,
I'm not a heartbreaker.
I just haven't found someone who
I wanted to get serious with.
Wait, you not wanting
to take things seriously?
I never would've guessed.
How about you?
How have you managed to stay
single all these years?
I mean, especially
with those baking skills
and those wide hips.
[laughs]
It just hasn't been something
I've really focused on.
Work has always been the things
that made me happy.
And well, I just haven't met
the perfect guy yet.
I can't take things seriously,
and you want things
to be perfect.
I guess we haven't actually
changed much since high school.
I have much less acne now.
Me too.
Oh!
Aunt Suzy, can we go
to Billy's Toy Store?
Sure.
I'd love to see it.
It's just down the street.
Great, let's go.
[laughs]
I love those.
This place is great.
See?
Being immature totally
pays off sometimes.
Hmm.
I'm just going to grab something
from the office.
I'm going to be right back,
okay?
What's this?
It's just something I've been
working on.
People can use an app to send
each other voice messages,
and the robot will say them.
I'm calling them Bot Buddies.
This is great.
I designed one of the stores
for Tofino Toys.
I know the CEO.
I can get you a meeting
with her.
That's a nice offer,
but I'm just not there yet.
I mean, I've got lots of ideas.
Who knows if this is the right
one to pursue, right?
You'll never know
if you don't try.
I did try.
I spent eight years in
Silicon Valley working,
and nothing ever hit.
You know, I might've come back
because my father was sick,
but the truth is I wasn't
happy there.
I was stressed out.
It wasn't fun anymore.
So you're just going
to give up?
Settle for less?
Maybe I'm not settling
for less.
Maybe I'm searching for more.
I'll see you out front.
Hi, Eileen.
I've got a friend
with a brilliant toy idea.
Let me know when you're free
to chat.
Cheers, Suzy Yung.
You're going to thank me
for this one day.
♪
Billy Martin.
Fresh baked apple pie.
Warm, sweet, reminds me of home.
♪
[sighs]
Nothing is so bad it can't be
fixed by cookies.
I'm confused.
About Billy?
About everything.
I've been so focused
on achieving my plan,
but what if it's not
the right plan?
What if I've been following
a recipe for something
that I don't want to eat?
Our tastes can change.
Sometimes the best meals
are ones with no recipe at all.
Only you know what
can make you full.
[sighs]
Are you ready?
The competition starts at 2:00.
Okay.
♪
Mimi: Suzy!
I'm coming.
♪
Hi.
Hi, uh...
What, do I have something stuck
in my teeth?
Huh?
Maybe it's them.
Mary Dupont.
A bran muffin.
Dense, dry, and hard to swallow.
And her twin, Nick Dupont.
A sticky toffee pudding.
Overly sweet, gets stuck
in your teeth.
They own the Christmas tree
farm in Rumstick Point.
They won the past two years.
You must be Suzy Yung.
I'm sure your grandmother
told you all about us.
No, she never mentioned you.
Well, that's too bad.
If she had, you'd know
that you might as well
just throw in your rolling pin
right now,
'cause we own this valley.
We actually only own
about 200 acres of it.
Good luck.
You'll need it.
Nick!
Team uniforms?
I should've thought of that.
We don't need costumes.
We got you.
[frantic giggling]
I missed you!
How are you?
Your skin looks amazing.
I'm sorry about the dead frog
in your locker freshman year,
but I love your hair!
What?
Everybody ready to party?
Sarah Selkie.
Former town DJ turned mayor.
Espresso cheesecake.
Highly caffeinated, rich
and prone to cheesy jokes.
Woo!
[applause]
My name is Sarah Selkie, and as
the mayor of Hampton Meadows
I'd like to welcome you all
to the annual Happy Valley
Gingerlicious Bake Off!
[cheering and applause]
We have teams from
all six towns competing
for the very generous cash prize
of $15,000 by our new sponsor,
the Maguire Spice Company.
[applause]
Mary and Brian Maguire
and their grandchildren
will be our judges.
Only four teams will make it
to the next round.
And three days from that,
the top three will compete
at the Christmas finale
where we will crown the
Gingerlicious champion.
[applause]
[clears throat]
And the first challenge is...
Cookie kick-off!
You must bake and decorate three
dozen Christmas cookies.
Each dozen must have a different
type of cookie.
At least one of the cookies must
use ginger as its main spice.
You have three hours.
Are you ready?
All: Yes!
Let's get cookied.
[laughs]
We'll get cookied.
-Ok.
-Christmas cookies.
Maguires seem pretty
old school to me.
I think we should
go traditional.
Traditional.
Okay.
I've printed out all
of Nema's recipes
so we can be prepared
for any situation.
Why am I not surprised?
We've got to work together
and stay focused.
And have fun.
[reluctantly]
...And have fun.
Whatever reason you have
for being a part of this team,
I need you to dig deep
and give me everything
you've got, okay?
We are going to win this
because we are the best.
Are you ready to win?
Yes!
-Ready, yes.
-Ready to win.
On three.
One, two, three.
All: Go team!
Yeah.
[Instrumental jazz music]
♪
♪
Hi.
So, we have classic
gingerbread men
decorated with
almond royal icing,
vanilla peppermint candy
cane sugar cookies,
and coffee caramel
shortbread candies.
Mm.
Mmm.
Very good.
Thank you.
Really? Gingerbread men?
How original.
In honour of the Maguire
family,
we just didn't want to make
basic cookies.
We have our coconut
macaroon snowmen
sprinkled with edible sugar,
3D ornament sugar cookies
with vanilla bean frosting,
and finally we have our famous
Prince Harry lemon ginger snaps.
These are amazing!
And tasty, too!
Thank you.
Eat my crumbs, Yung.
[giggles]
[sighs]
We did great.
Our cookies are good.
Good isn't good enough.
Not for me.
We need to do better.
Congratulations.
Woohoo!
Third place isn't something
to celebrate.
Yes it is, sweetie.
You made it to the next round.
All that matters is that we're
still in the game.
Exactly.
Even Nema didn't always win
the first round.
You know what Nema always say?
When life give you crumbs...
Then make pie crust.
Okay.
Look, when I was designing apps,
we ran hundreds of versions
until we got rid of
all the bugs.
We just need to find our bug.
I underestimated Mary and Nick.
I played it too safe.
I've always been afraid
of making mistakes.
Hey, when was the last
time you did something
you weren't good at?
I can't remember.
I got an idea.
No.
Mm-hmm.
Just no.
Yeah!
Oh! Yeah!
Come on, your voice
can't be that bad.
I get all tense and my throat
closes up,
and I get all squeaky.
It's embarrassing.
So what?
Look, it's okay to sound
silly sometimes.
What does baking have to do
with singing?
You said it yourself.
The reason we came in
third place was
because you wouldn't leave
your comfort zone.
And Mary and Nick, you know,
they might be snobby jerks
but they know how to bake
and they are very creative.
You need to loosen up a bit.
Find your inner Elsa
and let it go.
Come on.
Show us you've got what
it takes to win.
Is that a challenge?
It sure is.
Challenge accepted.
[exhales heavily]
Is she going to sing?
Uh-huh.
This could be very embarrassing
for her.
For us it will be
very entertaining.
I've never actually heard
her sing.
How bad could she be?
♪
Woo-hoo!
Sing it, Suzy!
♪ Deck the halls
with boughs of holly ♪
♪ Fa, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la. ♪
Yeah, that's pretty squeaky.
♪ Tis the season
to be jolly ♪
♪ Fa, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la. ♪
Oh, okay. I know I'm supposed to
breathe through my discomforts,
but this is...
this is intense.
It's a good thing
she's so pretty.
And smart.
Just give her a chance.
Uh...
♪ Fa, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la. ♪
♪ Don we now
our gay apparel ♪
♪ Fa, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la. ♪
♪ Troll the ancient
yule-tide carol ♪
♪ Fa, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la. ♪
♪ Deck the halls
with boughs of holly ♪
♪ Fa, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la. ♪
♪ Tis the season
to be jolly ♪
♪ Fa, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la. ♪
♪ Don we now
our gay apparel ♪
♪ Fa, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la. ♪
♪ Troll the ancient
yule-tide carol ♪
♪ Fa, la, la, la, la,
la, la, la, la. ♪
[applause]
Woo-hoo!
I always knew you had
a beautiful voice.
[laughs]
Momma.
Thank you.
[sighs]
Thank you.
I'm really glad you came home
for Christmas.
Me too.
You know, it's like all the
things that I loved about you
in high school have
just gotten better.
[laughs]
And you, like fine
oaky chardonnay,
have just gotten sweeter
with age.
[phone rings]
Sorry.
I've got to get this.
I'm going to get some ribs.
-Okay.
-Okay.
Hello Katie, merry Christmas.
Listen, I just off the phone
with the client.
They're spending Christmas
in Fiji
and so she wants the plans
by Christmas Eve.
That's in three days.
Well, you should be mostly done
with it already.
I know Marshall is.
Of course I can have it done
in three days.
I'll have the new designs to you
by 9:00 AM on Christmas Eve.
Let's hope it's good enough.
Bye.
I hope you're hungry.
I'm so sorry,
but I've got to go.
That was my boss.
They moved the deadline up.
It's due in three days.
Oh wow, that's really fast.
Are you going to be able
to finish it in time?
It's going to be tight with
the Bake Off and Christmas,
but I'll make it.
I always do.
Okay.
Oh wait, I got you something.
Some chocolate peppermints.
That's so sweet.
Used to be your favourite.
Save it for when you're feeling
stressed and need a pick me up.
You're the best.
[typing]
[sighs]
[yelps]
[laughs]
Billy Martin.
All these years and still
surprising me.
♪
Competition starts at 2:00,
you ready?
One second.
[sighs]
I won't let you down, Nema.
I promise.
[exhales]
♪
-She's not going to freak out.
-You tell her.
-No.
-You tell her.
Oh hi, Suzy.
I have some bad news.
Stavros has a family emergency
and can't make it today.
Oh no. Poor Stavros.
Is everything okay?
It's fine.
Do you need a hug?
Uh no, I'm good.
Um, it's okay.
We just gotta work
a little harder.
Which we can do no problem.
We got this.
Yeah.
Welcome to round two of
the Gingerlicious Bake Off.
We are down to four teams.
The top three teams will compete
in two days on Christmas Eve
at the Gingerlicious Finale.
[applause]
Today's challenge is...
To bake gingerbread,
as in bread.
Using at least three different
types of dough,
and ginger as your main spice,
you must bake a bread sculpture
featuring one of your favourite
Christmas characters.
I know it's a tough challenge,
but you all will "rise"
to the occasion.
[laughing]
You get it?
Okay. On the count of three,
two, one, dough!
[applause]
Okay, last round I think I may
have played it a little safe,
but thanks to a change in tune,
I think we need to think outside
of the bread box.
How do you guys feel about
getting a little creative?
-Sounds great.
-Yeah.
Okay.
All right, so...
You got bread recipes
in there too?
Of course.
All right, I've got the base
recipes here.
Billy and I will work
on the dough,
and Caitlin, you start
on the filling.
Got it.
We're going to rock this.
Ready?
All: Go team!
Got that, okay...
Hey, I know we're in it
to win it.
But promise me you'll have
some fun today?
I'll try.
Hmm. There is no try.
There is only... dough.
And somehow I was
the one people thought
was a geek in high school.
I never thought that.
I always thought it was sexy
how smart you are.
Can we focus, please?
Excuse me.
Um, okay, I know bread
is your specialty,
and I've got some ideas.
But I'm going to need your help
to execute them.
Yeah, whatever you "knead."
Okay then. Let's "roll".
[laughs]
Get it?
We're as bad as the mayor.
Yeah.
♪
Can you come here for a sec
and taste this?
Yep.
Okay.
Uh, you know what?
I'll finish the filling,
why don't you finish
the ginger icing?
Are you sure?
I got this. Don't worry.
Okay.
Okay.
Billy, how are the breads doing?
Well, those two
are baking nicely
and I'm working on the third.
Okay, we gotta get moving.
We gotta stick to the schedule.
Okay, this just needs a little
bit more sugar.
Suzy, you don't look like
you're having any fun.
I'll have fun when we win.
Can you pass me the rolling pin?
[heavy clunk]
I am so sorry.
Nema's rolling pin.
Maybe I can fix it.
No...
It's broken.
One hour left.
You okay?
It's okay.
I'll be fine.
[sighs]
Do I have flour on my face?
You do now.
We're calling this one
Rock n' Roll Santa.
That was my idea.
Delicious.
Well done.
[laughs]
Needs more butter.
[scoffs]
Hello.
We wanted to shake things
up a bit,
throw in some surprises.
For the body we have a pickled
ginger and olive rye.
Amazing.
It's so original.
[laughs]
I've never tasted anything
like it.
For the head we have a stone
ground honey whole wheat.
And for the little snowmen,
we have vanilla ginger dumplings
stuffed with roasted cinnamon
carrots and drizzled with
a ginger cream cheese icing.
That sounds scrumptious.
Yuck!
Oh, well...
You know how kids are
with their veggies.
[gags]
Thank you, Suzy.
It's very, um, original.
Thank you very much.
[sighs]
I don't understand.
Ugh, salt.
So much salt.
How did this happen?
I must've used salt
instead of sugar.
We were running around
like crazy,
and they liked everything else.
We're a team, okay?
Any one of us could've made
the same mistake.
Yeah.
And it was just the filling.
Maybe we'll still make it
through to the next round.
Sarah: Okay everyone,
it's time.
Drum roll please.
No? No?
[drums on legs]
And the first place goes to...
Rumstick Point.
[applause]
And second place goes to...
Maple Lane.
[applause]
And the last team advancing
to the finals is...
South Sowams!
[cheers and applause]
Sarah: Way to go, everybody.
I can't believe I let
this happen.
You didn't let anything happen.
It's not your fault.
And we did the best we could.
Yeah.
If only that was enough.
Suzy...
♪
I let you down, Nema.
I let everyone down.
[phone rings]
[sighs]
Billy: Suzy, you've got to come
down to the community centre.
Quick.
What's wrong?
I can't say over the phone,
but it's important.
Please, just come.
I'm in the gym.
Okay, uh... I'll be there
as fast as I can.
Billy, what's going on?
I don't understand.
I know how disappointed you were
about the Bake Off.
I wanted to do something
to cheer you up.
This is the Christmas dance
we never got to go to.
When I asked you out at the
Christmas dance senior year,
I was hoping that it would lead
to something more.
But you kept making
such a big deal about
how we're just friends, I didn't
think I had a chance with you.
Me?
You were Mr. Popular.
I didn't think I had a chance
with you.
You mean you liked me?
[laughs]
Of course I did.
Do you really think I'd risk
my perfect GPA
for someone I wasn't
totally crushing on?
If I had known that,
I never would've gotten back
with Sandra.
And I never would've let you go
to the dance with her.
I wasn't brave enough to ask
you out back then,
but I am now.
♪
Suzy Yung.
Will you go the Christmas dance
with me?
I'd love to.
♪
♪ I'd do everything you
ever wanted love to do♪
♪ I'm helpless when
you wear that grin
♪ and sparkle in your eye♪
♪ how can I survive
without you near♪
♪ I'll be yours
each and every day ♪
♪ I'll make sure
your life is sweeter ♪
♪ than a fresh bouquet
♪
♪ And every beat
inside your heart ♪
♪ would know one thing
for sure♪
Billy, I-
♪ Every day...♪
[alarm wailing]
Did you break in?
Maybe a little.
[sirens wailing]
Billy Martin.
Sorry about this,
Officer Jerondo.
Next time you want
to impress a girl,
how about you just take her down
to Miller's and buy her a steak?
You called my mom?
[groans]
Suzy.
I heard it on the scanner.
You're grounded.
It's okay, Mimi.
I'll take care of it.
Is Pete still good for poker
next week?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Sorry about this, Mrs. Yung.
I didn't mean to...
I told you,
he's a bad noodle.
Call me!
[giggles]
♪
Tomorrow's Christmas Eve.
That's your deadline, right?
By 9:00 AM.
I just made a ton of changes,
but it made the whole
thing really work.
[doorbell rings]
I'll get it.
Billy.
Hey.
I know you're like, grounded
and everything.
But I wanted to bring over some
Christmas presents for you
and your family.
That's so nice.
Thank you.
Come on in.
Hey Billy Boy.
I heard you two were out
causing trouble last night.
Oh, I have a key to the centre.
So it wasn't technically
breaking, just... entering.
Hmm.
He brought Christmas presents
for everyone.
Isn't that nice?
Huh.
[whispers]
Okay...
We're about to have lunch.
You want to join us?
I'd love to.
Okay.
♪
Mmm.
This food is amazing,
Mrs. Yung.
Why don't you serve this
at Eagles?
Americans want burgers and fries
and lobster rolls.
Mom, Americans
like Chinese food.
They like that Kung Pao
food court junk.
[laughs]
That's not real Chinese food.
This...
is real Chinese food.
Oh...oh...
What is it?
Stinky tofu.
It's gross.
I'm Chinese and I can't
even take it.
Can I try?
After my mom left, we didn't eat
much Chinese food.
Seriously, you don't have
to do this.
It tastes like smelly feet.
[laughs]
Don't smell it,
just eat it.
Mmm.
I love it.
No way.
Way.
You're not just saying
that because you're trying
to kiss up to my mom because
she thinks you're a bad noodle?
No.
Wait, I'm a bad noodle?
Suzy, I never said that.
Yes, you did.
[laughs]
I bet you'd like bitter
melon too.
I'll get you some
to take home.
Sure.
I never thought I'd see the day.
I told you, the ladies
love me.
Hmm.
They certainly do.
♪
Okay, now you're
just showing off.
Your mom said she'd give me
the leftovers
if I baked her a loaf of bread.
Ah!
You're such a natural.
Want to help?
Sure.
Come here, I'll show you
my secret.
Most people think you have
to work the dough really hard,
but the trick is to be firm
but gentle.
Hmm.
So...
Wait.
There you go.
[sighs]
Perfection.
[whispers]
Perfection.
[giggling]
I'm telling Santa.
[laughs]
Is this your project?
The one you've been
stressing about?
This is it.
I'm basically done.
Just a few more touches
and I can send it in.
She wants it by 9:00 AM.
I don't know much
about architecture,
but this is amazing.
Thanks.
I wish you could design us
a new community centre.
If only we won the contest.
What's going to happen
to the centre?
I don't know.
We'll try to raise the money
some other way, I guess.
I should let you get back
to work.
I'm doing deliveries tomorrow
for the toy drive.
Dropping off gifts for all
the needy kids in the area.
I usually do it alone,
but I'd love it
if you'd join me.
I'd love to.
I'll meet you at the store
at 10:00.
I'll be there.
I promise.
There's dumplings
and pork fried rice
in case you get
hungry later.
And some stinky tofu.
Wow...
Thank you.
I'll see you tomorrow.
I'll see you then.
I always knew
he was a nice boy.
You know what?
Things might not have gone
the way I planned,
but I'm having a very
merry Christmas.
Hmm.
[sighs]
Okay.
You guys up for a game
of Mahjong?
Just give me one second.
Come on, Aunt Suzy.
I'm going to kick your butt.
Oh, are you?
Yes, I am.
[laughs]
Simon, did you unplug
my computer?
I needed to charge my tablet.
I'm sorry.
It's okay, sweetie.
There's just another plug
over there.
Thank you.
[sighs]
Once I get this promotion,
I'm getting a new laptop
that actually works.
No.
No, no, no, no, no!
What happened?
It didn't save.
All the changes I made.
It's gone.
They're all gone.
[exhales]
No, it's not gone.
It's in here.
You can start again.
You've worked too hard
to give up.
Ever since you were
a little girl,
I've always known
there was no stopping you
once you set your mind
to something.
It drove me crazy sometimes.
[laughs]
But it's also one of the things
I love most about you.
[tearfully]
Thanks, Mom.
You know, you're right.
I can start over.
I did it once,
I can do it again.
[exhales]
Okay, don't tell Wayne.
But that hippie yogi breathing
stuff really works.
[exhales]
♪
Oh no! Billy!
Did you get my messages?
My phone was on silent.
I'm so sorry.
My computer crashed, and
I had to redo all my work,
and then I fell asleep
and forgot...
I was afraid maybe you were
sick of me already.
[sighs]
I am.
I'm only here for the children,
and the hot chocolate.
I was told there'd be
hot chocolate.
And extra marshmallows,
if you're a good elf.
Thank you.
Come on.
I had so much fun delivering
those gifts.
We made a lot of kids' Christmas
wishes come true today.
-Cheers.
-Cheers.
I'd say we earned
our extra marshmallows.
Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.
[laughs]
[clears throat]
I have big news.
You get the promotion?
No, I haven't heard back
from my boss yet.
But I did hear back from
my friends at Tofino Toys.
Are you switching careers?
No, but you are.
I sent her pictures of Bot
Buddies and told her your idea,
and she loved it.
She just sent me a message
saying she wants to meet
with you in LA...
Wait, what?
You sent her pictures
and told her about my idea
without asking me.
Well, yeah.
I knew you were going
to follow through with it.
I told you, the idea
isn't ready.
And it never will be if you keep
putting it on the back burner.
I'm just trying to help you.
I don't need your help.
This isn't high school.
I'm not failing out
just because I don't have
some big time career.
So you're just going
to stay here
and manage your dad's store?
Is that all you want
out of life?
That's for me to decide,
not you.
Okay, Billy,
it's not...
Good luck
with everything.
I hope you get the promotion.
You deserve it.
I'll see you around.
Billy?
Billy!
♪
[exhales]
[message alert]
[cork pops]
[cheering]
♪
[exhales]
What's wrong, Sugar Bear?
I didn't get the promotion.
Oh...
[sobbing]
I lost the Bake Off.
Billy barely even wants
to talk to me.
I ruined everything,
and I let everyone down.
[sobs]
At least Nema isn't here
to see what a failure I am.
You're not a failure.
Nema wasn't proud of you
because of your success.
She's proud of you that
you followed your dream.
It doesn't feel like
a dream anymore.
Dreams change.
People change.
All she ever wanted was...
all your momma and I
ever wanted
was for you to be happy, hmm?
I love you.
I love you too.
[sighs]
[phone ringing]
Give me a minute.
I'll be right back.
Love is the secret ingredient.
♪
That's perfect.
Nema's apron.
Found it in the closet
a few weeks ago.
I know she would want you
to have it.
I was going to give it to you
at Christmas,
but looks like you're going
to need it today.
I just got a call
from the Maguires.
South Sowams cheated.
They bribed Maguires' grandkids
with toys and candy
so they would vote for them.
They are disqualified!
And the kids are grounded
for life,
and you are back
in the Bake Off.
Seriously?
Yeah!
Billy!
We've got to get Billy.
I have to be at the restaurant,
or else I'd be there.
But no matter what
happens today, any day,
I will always be proud
of you.
Now go bake like there's
no tomorrow.
Go on now!
as.
Did you hear?
South Sowams was disqualified!
We're back in the game!
What?
Come on, let's go!
It starts in 15 minutes.
Stav and Caitlin are going
to meet us there.
I'm sorry about what I did.
It was out of line.
I'm not one of your projects,
Suzy.
You can't redesign me.
I might not have the life
you think I should have,
but I have the life
I want to have.
You're right.
You know, I always think I know
what's best for everyone else,
but the truth is...
Right now, I don't even know
what's best for me.
I didn't get the promotion.
And I hurt you.
It seems like all my plans
are just... fallen apart.
I'm sorry you didn't
get the job.
So I guess now we really
have to win this Bake Off.
You mean it?
You're not the only one
who likes to win.
Well, what are you waiting for?
We got a gingerbread house
to bake!
Hustle hustle.
Watch the store.
♪
-You're back!
-Oh!
Is everything okay
with your family?
Thankfully, yes.
Everything is fine.
Well, we're glad
to have you back.
Me too.
I am so excited.
[excited giggling]
I have this weird feeling
inside me,
like I want to hug everyone.
I feel so seen.
[laughs]
Hey, I wonder what the theme's
going to be.
Merry Christmas Eve.
Welcome to the final round
of the Happy Valley
Gingerlicious Bake Off.
[applause]
We have three teams
left competing
for the grand prize of $15,000.
We're very excited to see what
type of magnificent creations
you come up with.
And this time, there'll be no
abnormalities in the judging.
Today's challenge is...
to bake and decorate
a gingerbread house
that represents the meaning
of Christmas.
You've got four hours.
Let's get Gingerlicious.
[cheering and applause]
All the teams here know how
to bake and decorate.
If we're going to win, it's
because our idea is the best.
It has to be special.
Something that really captures
what Christmas is all about.
So I want to know, what does
Christmas mean to you?
Christmas means coming together
with the people
who care about you.
My favourite part of Christmas
is the gifts.
Not getting them,
but giving them.
[laughs]
You know?
Showing people you care.
Well, what I love about
Christmas is that everyone
is just so much kinder.
I mean, they help
each other out, like...
Like a community.
I've had this idea in the back
of my head for a while,
but listening to you guys?
I totally know what
we have to build.
I can't promise we'll win,
but this house is going
to be something
we can all be proud of.
Are you ready?
Mm-hmm.
On three.
One, two, three...
All: Go team!
Ok.
♪
Billy you can add
jelly beans up to here.
I love it.
I've had a lot of inspiration.
♪
Sarah: Don't want to get
all Scary Spice on you,
but you have one minute left.
One minute!
♪
♪
Whew.
[sighs]
Done.
It's awesome.
We are awesome.
[phone rings]
I'll take this.
Hi, Katie.
I wanted to call
and congratulate you.
I haven't won yet.
Yes, you did.
No, we haven't even presented
our gingerbread house
to the judges.
What are you talking about?
Your promotion.
You had the best plan,
you got the job!
What?
I thought Marshall got it.
Alisa said she saw you guys
popping champagne.
That was because
he got engaged.
Marshall has a girlfriend?
Shocking, isn't it?
Wait, so...
You mean I got the job?
There is one catch.
I think I can handle it.
The client has decided to move
the location of the project...
to Australia.
That's... I mean,
that's a great opportunity,
but that's really
far away from...
Everything.
Can I think about it?
Don't think too hard,
it'll give you wrinkles.
Good work, Suzy.
I'm proud of you.
Thank you.
Come on.
ering and applause]
Welcome to the Gingerlicious
Finale!
[applause]
Thank you all for coming out and
supporting this great contest.
It has been so amazing seeing
all these different communities
from Happy Valley
coming together
for a fun Christmas competition.
First up, we have Maple Lane.
Please, tell us about
your creation.
We wanted to capture
the magic of Christmas
by creating a winter wonderland.
[applause]
Next we have Rumstick Point.
For my gingerbread house-
Our gingerbread house.
It was my idea.
And my recipe.
Christmas...
is all about love.
So we created a magical
Christmas village
filled with all the things
that we love.
[applause]
And last but not least,
Hampton Meadows.
Christmas is about community.
It's about the people we love
and the places that make us
feel whole.
This town is home.
This centre is home.
And all the people in this room
are home.
So, for our design,
we decided to build a home
for the community.
And this is our new
community center.
[applause]
Thanks to all the teams
for their amazing efforts.
We'll be back in a few minutes
to announce the winner.
[applause]
-Good job!
-Good job!
Thank you, sweetie.
I'm so proud.
Nema would've loved your house.
I mean, your home.
Annie: It looks amazing.
-Thanks guys.
-Good luck.
[laughs]
Win or lose, I'm glad
we did this together.
Me too.
Sarah: And the time has arrived.
We've done some
careful deliberation.
All of the entries
were wonderful,
but only one represented
what this competition
and Christmas is all about.
The winner of the Happy Valley
Gingerlicious Bake Off is...
Hampton Meadows!
[cheering and applause]
Sarah: Thank you for making this
the most Gingerlicious
Bake Off ever!
Congratulations to
Hampton Meadows!
Congratulations!
See you all again next year.
[cheering and applause]
Okay, everybody.
Christmas on three.
One, two, three...
Christmas.
Alright. Yeah, got it.
Oh, my goodness.
I say it's time for a drink.
It's time for eggnog.
Hey.
Hey.
Um...
There's something
I have to tell you.
Okay.
Um, ever since
I've been back,
it's been so much fun
that a part of me
started wondering what it would
be like to move home.
Really?
Then I thought about
how important my career
was to me, and you know,
how hard I've worked for it,
and how much I love it.
And I realized I'm not willing
to give it up.
Especially when it
turns out
that I actually
got the promotion.
Congratulations.
That's great.
It's everything
you've ever wanted.
The thing is,
it's in Australia.
Oh...
Oh, that's like the other
end of the world.
I know it's going to be hard
with the time difference,
but I thought, you know,
FaceTime and stuff,
we can make it work.
I'm sorry, long distance
isn't going to work for me.
So I guess I'll just have
to come with you.
Seriously?
My Dad's doing much better,
and we can hire someone
to help him out
now that the store's
up and running again.
And I would have time
to work on my toy designs.
Move them to the front burner.
Or you could just stay home
and bake me bread
and cookies all day.
I've always wanted
a sugar momma.
Sounds like a pretty
sweet life.
[applause]
♪
[laughs]
[Instrumental "Joy to
the World" plays]
♪
Suzy, Billy!
Hi.
It's so good to be home.
Let me take this.
You know, Australia
has been great.
Mmmhmm.
But no one there cooks
like you do.
Have you been over to the new
community centre?
Oh, the renovations look great.
I mean, it helps that we have
the best architect.
It's been a challenge designing
it from so far away,
but it's going well.
My yoga room looks amazing.
And the Nema Yung
kitchen classroom
is going to be awesome.
This makes such a big difference
for the whole town.
I'm proud of you.
Me too.
Thank you.
I'll be right back.
Okay.
[sighs]
Fresh baked, just like
you like them.
Mimi, save me some
of those dumplings.
Me and Billy, sugar and spice
and everything nice.
That's what our love
is made of.
Come dance with me!
Lead the way.
♪
♪ He'll be coming down
the chimney ♪
♪ just about quarter
to three ♪
♪ So let's rock, rock,
let's be jolly ♪
♪ All aboard Santa's trolly ♪
♪ It's Christmastime ♪
♪ I'd love to hear those
jingle bells jingle ♪
♪ It's Christmastime ♪
♪ I'd love to hear those
sleigh bells ring ♪