Cranberry Christmas (2020) - full transcript

RIP-FIXES-SYNC
by VaVooM

Come December,

I want Christmas
for all the senses.

Food, decor, carols, feelings...

- The scent.
- Yes!

Fragrant pine
meets fresh-baked gingerbread.

Exactly,

but how to get that
without a fresh-cut fir,

or pricey candles,

or hours spent baking?

Well, I have a little hack



that takes only two minutes,

and uses common household items.

I love it,

but hold that thought.

For those of you
just joining us,

today we have a special guest,

the co-founder
of Cranberry Lane,

Queen of Christmas,

Dawn Powell!

Pamela, you are
the Queen of Christmas.

I am merely your biggest fan.

So you co-founded
and run your lifestyle brand,

cooking, baking, DIY-ing,

Christmas-ing company



Cranberry Lane

with your husband, Gabe.

So why isn't he here today?

I know.

I miss him, too,

but he was needed
back at the cranberry farm.

Should we get started crafting?

Always.

Now, before we get started,

I have a little holiday PSA.

So when Christmas rolls around,

we want everything
to be perfect, right?

The food, decorations, gifts...

The people...

But at Cranberry Lane,

we like to say
it's not about being perfect,

it's about being perfectly you.

Let's gather our supplies.

So we're gonna need
a clear glass ornament,

- essential oils, spices...
- Gabe?

...cloves, cinnamon,
and of course...

Yup!

Good morning.

Mornin', dad!

Thank you so much for helping me
with the stacking.

My pleasure.

Although, when I passed
the farm on to you,

I didn't expect to become
your farmhand.

Well, I already gave the crew
time off for the holidays,

and I only ask you
'cause I know you miss it.

Oh, yeah,

you're really doing me
a big favor.

Dawn, you did great.

The camera loves you,

and so will our viewers.

Thank you.

I hope so.

So any big holiday plans?

Yes, actually,

I'm headed home

to spearhead my town's
cranberry Christmas festival

which starts in four days.

You know, tree-lighting,
cookie bake-off,

food, crafts,

Santa's village, a dance.

This is the festival

where Cranberry Lane began,
right?

Yeah.

Gabe and I started it
10 years ago

with an ornament booth,

and that booth
has grown into all of this.

And congratulations on that.

I'm needed in editing,

but it was so nice to meet you,

and merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you, too.

If you find yourself

in the nether regions
of rural Maine next week,

you should stop by the festival.

Were you watching Dawn
on Pamela Frank's show

when I came in?

Was Dawn on TV today?

Well...

She comes home
this afternoon, right?

How are you feeling about that?

Actually trying not to feel.

Thinking about becoming
the strong, silent type.

Good luck with that.

Really, how are you doing?

I don't know.

It's hard.

It's just...

I feel like we both want
different things.

I want this Cranberry Lane,

and...

She wants that one.

But you also want each other.

Yeah...

But how do we make that work?

Because me here,
and her on the road constantly

isn't working.

Well, have
these three months apart

given you any clarity?

Honestly, I think they've only
just created more distance.

Well, distance makes the heart
grow fonder, right?

With Dawn coming home,

we'll find out
what proximity does.

- Hi!
- Hi!

You're finally here!

Come in, it's freezing.

It is, it is. Hi!

Hi!

Alice, come here!

Your aunt Dawn is here!

Here you go.

- Your house looks great.
- Thank you.

Hey, thank you again

for letting me stay
with you guys.

No thank you necessary.

You are my sister
and my best friend.

You are going to take over
the cooking

and cleaning, though, right?

As expected.

Yes...

Hi, aunt Dawn!

Look at you!

- Guess what?
- What!

Mommy baked Christmas cookies!

Oh, no.

Yes?

They're from
the recipe you posted

on the blog yesterday.

Well, they look pretty.

They're...

They're...

They're interesting.

What's that mean?

It means they're bad,

and aunt Dawn
is trying to be polite.

Sorry.

Go get the supplies.

We're going to make

the Christmas tree
on the fridge.

So...

How are you?

Good.

What's new?

Nothin'.

How was your date last night?

- I didn't go.
- What?

You promised you weren't
going to cancel this one.

I put the dress on this time.

Enough of about me.
How are you?

Well, I feel like I have been
gone for an entire year,

so...

I'm really happy to be home.

Are you?

Yes.

Why wouldn't I be?

Well, being away
makes it easier to avoid things,

or people.

Oh, you are so right.

I mean, it is one thing for me
to smile at the camera,

and tell everyone

that Gabe and I are still

the blissfully-wedded
Cranberry Lane co-founders.

And it is another thing
to be home,

and wonder what we really are,

what we're going to be.

It's going to be okay.

Come.

Come on, come on!

Good job!

That's so good!

Here, for the top.

And...

Voilà.

There's a candy cane
in my jacket pocket

waiting for you.

Thank you!

I don't know how you do it,

but I do know why you do it.

Dawn, stop avoiding.

Go see Gabe.

No, we are supposed to be
giving each other space,

and just trying to get through
the holidays.

But I do need to go to the house

to get some clothes,

and I think he's probably
headed to his parents' house

because it's Sunday, so...

I'm gonna go do that.

Good job not avoiding.

Right.

- Hey.
- Hi!

- I was...
- Yeah.

I'm sorry.

I thought you were
at your parents',

and your...
Your truck wasn't outside, so...

Well, it's your house, too.

Yeah, I just,

I loaned my truck to my parents

so they could pick up
the Christmas tree.

They canceled Sunday dinner,

'cause, you know, mom's baking
for the festival.

The house looks amazing.

It misses your artist's eye.

No, it doesn't miss me at all.

What is it?

Nothing.

- Listen, I need to...
- So I need...

You go ahead.

I just need
to grab some clothes.

- Yeah, go ahead.
- That's why I'm...

Are you sure you got
everything you need?

Yeah, I think I do...

For now.

All right.

Thanks.

Hey, Dawn?

Yeah?

What was it?

What was what?

There was something
you were gonna say...

About the decorations.

What was it?

You didn't hang any mistletoe.

Making the little bunches
was always your job.

Welcome back.

Mary! Shelton!

Dawn!

We've missed you.

I have missed you, too.

Aw, honey, we know
this has been a tough time,

but also we know
it's gonna work out.

Remember, you've always been
like a daughter to us,

and you'll always be family.

Thank you.

I really appreciate that.

Now, let me show you

where your bakery booth
is gonna be this year.

- Okay.
- This way!

Grandma!

Hi!

I missed you so much!

Me too!

The festival doesn't start
for three days.

You already set everything up!

I got excited.

I think this year
is a collection

of my best pieces yet.

They're absolutely gorgeous.

Has anybody told you recently
how talented you are?

Of course,

but I never tire of hearing it,

so go on.

You are so talented.

So, honey, how is it,
seeing Gabe?

It was incredibly confusing.

But it's okay.

We're just gonna try
and keep our...

Distance.

Excuse me.

Hi.

Hi.

You seem surprised to see me.

You seem surprised to see me.

Well, the festival
was always more my thing,

so I just assumed

that I would be taking over
all the planning this year.

And I assumed

that you'd be swamped
with work and travel,

so I would take over
the planning this year.

That's sweet, thank you,

but aren't you busy
with the farm?

Aren't you busy
with Cranberry Lane?

- Well, here we are.
- Yup.

Okay, so,
little miscommunication.

- Yeah.
- That's okay.

No problem.

We're just gonna have to...

- Work together...
- Work toge...

Yep.

Okay, let's round up
the volunteers.

Yeah.

Let's gather them up.

Volunteers!

So, thank you guys again
for all of your help,

and for being here.

Yes, seriously,

we could not have done
any of this without you.

- So thank you.
- No.

Any questions?

- Great, let's get to it...
- All right, let's... yes!

- Yes.
- Okay.

All right.

Susan, do you mind helping me?

Thank you.

So, are you guys still
running this together?

Of course we are.

Why wouldn't we be?

So, decorations...

Everything has to be decorated.

The vendors, the food area,

Santa's village...
Which will be a big one...

But first,
this big, glorious tree.

Oh, no.

What?

They're broken!

Open the other one.

- This one, too.
- What?

There's not much left
to work with.

What happened?

Can we use
Cranberry Lane ornaments?

Well, yeah, of course,

but I just can't replace these.

The town has been
collecting them for decades.

They have memories
and stories...

What other options do we have?

Yeah.

Yeah, you're right.

I'll call the Texas factory,

and have them overnight us some.

That's my phone.

Thanks, Susan.

Of course.

Hello?

Dawn?

It's Pamela Franks.

Hi!

Hi! So, Dawn,

I know this might seem
last minute,

but I checked out
your festival online,

and it is so cute.

Thank you.

So I have my holiday special,

an hour-long show

every day until Christmas,

and I was wondering,

what if we showcased
segments of your festival

on my show?

I'm in New York on-set,

but I could send
a skeleton crew to Bristol.

Just a couple of days
for shooting,

a couple of five-minute spots?

That would be amazing.

Thank you.

Perfect!

So we'll showcase
you, Gabe, and the farm.

Then the two of you
prepping the festival

while preparing

for your perfect
Christmas together.

Right...

Well, I don't know if that part
will be possible.

Yeah, it's just that Gabe
is so busy on the farm,

and I'm not sure
of his schedule right now.

I understand completely,

and not to be pushy,
like I've been known to be,

but this would be huge
for the festival

and even bigger
for Cranberry Lane.

So do you want to at least
ask him?

Yup.

I will do that.

Thanks, Pamela.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Wait, where's the frozen
hot chocolate booth?

Sadly she can't do it this year.

What?

Yeah.

No!

Cancel the festival.

I'm joking, but I'm sad.

I know that you genuinely are.

Hey, so a little something
just came up.

When you say "little,"

you usually mean
big and complex.

Just got off the phone
with Pamela Franks.

She wants to send a crew up here

to cover the festival.

That's great.

Yes,

but her angle is you and me,

running the festival,

and prepping for
a perfect Christmas together.

Yeah.

She made it sound like
it's just a couple days,

and a couple of spots.

I don't know,

I think that maybe
we could pull it off, right?

Yeah, I mean, I'm sure we could,

but I feel like

things are confusing enough
between us right now,

without adding cameras.

Yeah...

- Yeah.
- Yeah. Yeah.

All right, I'll call her.

Hey, you guys are still here?

You know your mother
and decorating.

So, how did Dawn take the news?

Well, she didn't take it
because I have yet to give it.

I know, I need to tell her,

but now that we're doing
the festival together,

I don't want to make things
any more difficult

than they already are.

Gabe, you have to tell her.

I know.

Hey, so, you wouldn't
believe it,

Pamela Franks called today,

and she wants to cover
the festival.

No,

Pamela Franks is coming here?

Well, it's just gonna be
a small crew,

but... we actually decided
against it.

We thought it wouldn't be
the best idea.

What? Why?

Because it would involve
Dawn and I

putting on
the happy couple show.

But, honey,

you know, how much revenue

the festival brings
into Bristol,

not just to the vendors,

but, well, to the hotels,
restaurants, shops,

and imagine how Pamela
could help that.

And not just now,

but for cranberry
harvest season.

We need tourists.

You'll need tourists.

Yeah, plus I'm sure
that Pamela's show

would be huge
for Cranberry Lane,

and...

Dawn needs that,

especially now.

Well, now I feel terrible.

Good, that was the point.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Come in. Sorry.

- Come in, come in.
- Thank you.

Uncle Gabe!

What's up, Ali-bear?
How you doing?

- Hi.
- Hi.

What are you guys up to?

Well, auntie Dawn and I
are making advent calendars.

Wanna help?

We're actually
heading off to bed.

'Night!

'Night!

Hey.

You want some hot chocolate?

Homemade marshmallows.

Ooh, you know me
and your homemade marshmallows,

but I, actually, I can't stay.

I was just wondering,

have you... have you
talked to Pamela yet?

No.

I left her a message,
and she hasn't called me back.

Great.

Then... I think we should do it.

Seriously?

Yeah.

You know, I realized

I think it would be
really good for the town,

and it would be big
for Cranberry Lane.

Yeah.

Just a couple short spots.

The crew is in and out, right?

I mean, that's
what it sounded like.

I know it's not ideal...

For us,

but I was thinking the town
has done so much for you and I.

Maybe it's a little something
we can do for them.

A little something?

No big deal, right?

It's just a couple days
of us being...

Mr. and Mrs. Cranberry Lane.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

- Alice still sleeping?
- Yeah.

Did you stress-decorate?

I also stress-responded
to a hundred work emails,

holiday promos,

backed-up orders,

machinery malfunctions.

But on the plus side,

I also stress-cooked.

Have a cruller.

Dawn...

Yes?

It's going to be okay.

It's going to be okay.

Besides, who knows
where this might lead?

Oh, I do.

National television.

Ooh...

I've been wanting to tell you,

I asked grandma to move in
with Alice and me.

You did?

And let me guess,

she didn't jump
at the opportunity?

No.

I just worry about her
living alone.

What if something happened?

So...

Maybe you want to talk to her?

I don't know,

grandma is set in her ways.

She just...

She loves living alone,

and being independent, and...

Don't give me the eyes.

When you give me the eyes,
it's so hard to say no to you.

Okay.

All right.

I'll try.

Thank you.

Good morning.

Morning.

I saw that the Miller's
property is for sale.

I didn't even know
it was on the market.

Yeah...

Camera crew is here.

Shall we?

Let's do it.

- Hi!
- Hey, guys.

- Welcome!
- I'm Gabe.

Hi, I'm Beth.

Leroy.

Thank you so much for having us.

Hey, thank you guys
for covering the festival.

Should we head over there?

Actually, Pamela wanted us
to start the day here

on the farm.

- Great!
- Great!

Well, this property
has been in my family

for three generations,

all of us cranberry farmers.

Farming and this land
is a big part of who we are.

It's part of our heritage,

our legacy.

That's beautiful,

but where are the cranberries?

Good question.

The plants are under that ice.

The fruiting buds mature
during the winter

but are susceptible
to severe weather,

so we flood the bogs

to protect the vines
and the buds.

Yeah, we actually just sanded,

which we do
every couple of years

to encourage rooting.

In winter,

cranberry farming
is mainly sanding,

maintenance,

and getting the equipment
ready for the fall,

but no matter the time of year,
it's always busy.

So how do you balance
your time here

with time at Cranberry Lane?

Good question, we...

Well, you know, for Gabe,

the land has never
felt like work.

I mean, it's a lot of work,

but it's also his passion.

He's always been someone

who loves to work with his hands
and help things grow,

and also, you know,

Gabe has always had
the heart of an artist,

and I think this farm
is his canvas.

Thank you.

Would you like to see
anything else?

Pamela wanted us
to get some footage

of your Christmas traditions.

We could...

We always cut down our...

- Christmas tree.
- Christmas tree...

...from the woods.

Great.

- Great.
- Yeah.

So, when did you two meet?

Actually, our nap mats
were next to each other

in kindergarten,

and then we were
childhood best friends,

and started dating
in high school.

We went to different colleges,

did the long-distanced thing,

and then we both came back here.

And when did you get engaged?

About 10 years ago.

Yeah, it was after
I inherited the farm,

and right before
we started the company.

And what was
the engagement like?

Well, actually, Dawn was
helping me down at the bogs,

and we were making the way
back to the house...

And then all of a sudden,

he just stopped
on the back porch,

and he had this...

Look.

Okay, I wasn't planning
to propose right then,

but I couldn't wait
a minute longer.

So he left me
sitting in a rocking chair,

and he ran off into the woods,

and then he came back
with a twig and a cranberry

that he made
into an engagement ring.

Just twisted it
around her finger.

That's so romantic.

But I'm sure
the ring didn't last.

Can we see the replacement?

We actually never replaced it.

We were...

We were going to just
design one together,

and then we...

We started the company,
and we got married, and...

We just got too busy.

I think we found our tree.

There.

So do you decorate it now?

No, typically,

our tradition is to decorate
with the whole family.

Yeah.

Pamela will love that.

When is it?

Tonight.

Is it tonight?

Yeah, I think it's best
to do it tonight

so Beth and Leroy don't have to
stay longer for it.

- Right.
- Yeah.

Yeah, that's right.

That's-that's-that's very true.

It is tonight.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Although we don't want
to take away

from you guys shooting
festival prep?

Yeah, we'll head there now
and then come back here tonight.

- Great!
- Great!

I'll call the family.

Yeah. Right.

Thank you for doing this.

My pleasure.

Lauren told me

she asked you
to move in with them.

Then she probably
also told you I said no.

She did.

Maybe reconsider?

It could be fun.

Yes, it would be fun

to have more time
with Lauren and Alice,

but it'd turn me
into an old biddy.

I'll sit around
and talk about the olden days

and complain about
the newfangled technology.

Where's my phone?

I want to get a video of you
with the pizzas

for my Instagram.

Annual pal Christmas pizza time!

Okay... come on in.

Who's hungry?

Me!

So every year.
You make new DIY ornaments?

We use some Cranberry Lane,
some DIY,

but mostly, we use our parents'
ornament collection.

Our dad passed away
six years ago,

and our mom three years ago.

Sorry to hear that.

Thanks.

Actually, making
our own ornaments

was our mom's tradition.

And micromanaging
the tree decorations

was our dad's.

Yeah, she just felt
they were a fun way

to give a tree a heartfelt,
personalized touch.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

- Aunt Dawn?
- Yeah.

Remember how we put

"slumber party
under the Christmas tree"

in our advent calendar
for today?

I do.

Well, can we have
our slumber party here?

Of course you can, Ali-bear.

- Really?
- Really?

Yeah.

Hey...

Hey.

So...

A little something.

Thank you.

Where did you find mistletoe?

You know, I always keep
an emergency stash.

Of course.

I'm sorry, I interrupted you.

You were about to say something.

Just...

Sleep well.

Yeah.

Sleep well.

Yeah.

So the festival starts tomorrow

and the volunteers
are working around the clock.

And everyone here
is a volunteer?

Yeah.

It's a volunteer run,
community-created event

with the goal of, well...

Creating community,

and tomorrow
is our tree-lighting.

Right, which will kick off
five days of events,

culminating in a big dance
the night before Christmas Eve.

And do you get
a lot of tourists?

More and more every year.

Yeah, Dawn grows the festival
bigger and bigger every year.

Yeah, I have a tendency
to dream big.

We had a saying...

We have a saying...

"Dawn dreams, I do."

If you want,

I can show you
the Cranberry Lane offices.

Yeah, I'll catch up
with you guys.

- Work to do...
- Great. Come with me.

So, below is the retail space,
this is the office space.

Hey, Dana.

And...

This is where the magic happens.

You mind if we shoot
some b-roll?

Not at all.

Let me know
if you need anything.

- Thanks.
- Thanks.

- Hey.
- Hey.

Where's Alice?

Helping grandma
with her booth display.

That's fun.

I know.

Oh, Alice loved her sleepover.

How was it
being home for you, though?

It was confusing and strange,

but also nice.

Hmm.

What's the "hmm"?

You believe in destiny.

I believe in a confluence
of destiny and hard work, yes.

Well, maybe
this is destiny's way

of pushing you two
back together.

You just have to do
the hard work.

I spoke to grandma
about the moving in thing.

And?

She's super excited,

- and packing her bags.
- Really?

No.

Actually,
I oddly kinda got the sense

that part of her
wanted to do it.

I'm going to ignore
the "oddly" and "kinda",

and just go with, "see?"

But don't you eventually
want to start dating?

Grandma moving in
doesn't mean that can't happen.

So will you work on her, please?

I am not
going to work on grandma.

Grandma's gonna do
what grandma's gonna do.

Oh, by the way,

your ornaments you ordered
arrived.

Actually, I was gonna
talk to you about that,

because we're not
doing that anymore,

because I have a new big idea.

Of course you do.

All right...

What?

I didn't think she could come!

Well, you did say

you were going to cancel
the whole festival,

so, you know...

You're so happy.

I'm so happy!

All it takes is sugar
mixed with heavy cream,

and...

And a little more
heavy cream on the top.

Very true.

Well, I'm going
to head to my sister's.

Hey, listen, you know,

you don't have to stay
at your sister's.

I mean, I could stay
with my parents,

or we could both...

Dawn! Gabe!

Did you know she was coming?

No, I didn't.

- Hi!
- Hi!

Gabe, it's so nice
to finally meet!

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Big... big fan.

I'm so sorry

it's under
such surprising circumstances,

but Dawn, I called you
several times today.

I'm so sorry.

I just, I guess
with the shooting

and festival prep,

I didn't have time
to check my phone.

Well, this morning,
we aired the segments

that we shot here yesterday,

and our viewers loved it
and want more.

So I was thinking...

And I was hoping to have
this conversation

before just showing up here...

But what if...

I came to the tree-lighting,

and did some of my show
from here tomorrow?

Then I'll just
head back to the city

with Beth and Leroy.

It would be amazing
for Cranberry Lane,

especially this close

to the busiest shopping days
of the year.

That sounds great, you know,

and it would be
really good for the town.

They'd be so excited
to have you here, I mean...

Actually, would you be
our tree-lighting

master of ceremonies.

I would be honored.

So where are you staying?

Haven't figured it out yet.

Everything in town is booked.

- Yeah.
- Stay with us.

- No.
- Absolutely.

You could stay with us.

I couldn't possibly impose.

I've already shown up
unannounced.

We insist.

No imposition at all, really.

Well, then,

I won't be too polite.

Thank you so much.

I'm gonna call my driver now
to pick up my bags.

Are you sure about this?

Yeah, I mean, it's, you know,
just a couple nights.

You are so star-struck.

I am not star...

You should have seen your face
when she came over here,

you were like...

So cool...

Good morning...

Good morning!

Cappuccino?

Yes, please.

I heard you moving around.

By the way,
your home is gorgeous...

Thank you.

...and Bristol is adorable.

It kind of reminds me
of my hometown.

New Jersey, right?

I told you
I was your biggest fan.

Davie, New Jersey.

My brothers are still there.

They're raising their kids

right down the street
from where we grew up.

That is so sweet.

Do you get back often?

Wish I did,

but not really.

I understand.

How is it?

Do I taste cranberry?

You do.

It is Gabe's cranberry syrup.

He actually brews it
in the barn.

Can I see?

Yeah.

Gabe makes the syrup here?

Yes.

Excuse us interrupting,

but I needed to see

where your magical
cranberry syrup comes from.

Welcome,
and no interruption at all.

This is where I brew the syrup.

I do extracts and juice.

In the fall, I do jam.

So is this the next stage
in Cranberry Lane's expansion?

Into the food market?

No, I mean...

Although, who knows?

I-I, well...

We just never really know...

What stage
we're gonna go to next.

Really?

You guys don't have
a five-year plan?

A ten-year plan?

No, we never really had a plan.

No, it was more,
have big dreams,

and have fun
making them a reality,

and we just
grew the company that way.

No concrete goal
or end point except...

"Except"?

Except, no, we just,
we always said

we had no idea
where life would take us,

but we knew where we'd end up...

And that was
sitting side by side

in the rocking chairs

on the back porch,

sipping tea
and watching the bogs all day.

The porch
where you guys got engaged?

Yeah.

We should get to the festival.

Yes.

- Yeah, take some.
- Thank you.

Whoa!

Hi.

Congratulations!

The festival looks
more beautiful than ever.

Well, not my doing,
but thank you.

Looks like grandma
is the biggest draw.

Grandma, look at this line!

Well, what can I say,

people have good taste...

...and I think Pamela's show

really upped
festival attendance.

It definitely did.

Grandma, I hope you're
saving me something special

for Christmas.

Actually,

I've been working
on something very special

for you.

But I've said too much.

No.

You haven't.

What is it?

It's a secret.

When and if the time is right,
you'll find out.

Come on, just tell me.

Thank you.

- Thanks.
- Busy.

I can't believe

Pamela Franks
slept at your house!

Is she as amazing as she seems?

More amazing.

You should see her
walk on water.

And in the bigger news?

Dawn came home?

Yeah, she took our room,
and I slept on the pull-out.

And did you tell her?

No.

I just can't find
the right time.

At this point, Gabe,

the right time
is just as soon as possible.

Yeah.

Welcome to Bristol's

10th annual
cranberry Christmas festival!

We are so excited to have you!

Now, for those of you
who have attended before,

you know that we always
kick off the festival

with our tree-lighting.

But you may have noticed
that the tree is not decorated.

No, it is not,

and that's because this year,

we are starting
a new tradition...

Our family's tradition...

Of making our own ornaments,

and decorating the tree,
all of us together.

Yes.

So we have lots of supplies
for you guys to go through,

but we have
a special helper here...

Everybody,

give a big, warm welcome to...

Pamela Franks!

Yeah!

Merry Christmas,

and thank you so much
for having me.

You all have been
incredibly welcoming

and gracious,

and being here

has reminded of the true spirit
of the season,

being together,

connecting.

So thank you.

Now, let's get decorating!

I knew you'd be here.

Am I that predictable?

No.

I just know you that well.

You really do.

Listen...

Dawn, come take
a picture with us!

Okay.

Just...
I'll be right back, okay?

It's time to light the tree!

Five, four, three, two, one!

Merry Christmas!

All the kids, come on up!
Come on up.

I need to talk to you,

and I know now is not
the right time for this, but...

The Miller property,

the 100 acres for sale
next to the farm...

Yeah?

I put an offer in on it.

We put an offer in.

And... why would we do that?

Because I want
to expand the farm.

Okay...

But how will you expand the farm
and also co-run Cranberry Lane?

Yeah.

I'm leaving the company.

I don't know, it was...

It was really hard.

Dawn looked so hurt,

and I can understand why.

Well, talk to her about it.

I'm sure she's back home by now.

Here, go.

Come on.

I'll finish up here.

Thank you.

We need to talk.

Yeah, we do.

Incoming.

I thought I heard you two.

Hi!

Exciting news.

We just aired
the tree-lighting segment,

and it was a hit!

Numbers aren't in yet,

but we had an incredible
response on social.

The viewers loved it.

I loved it.

Being here
has been really special.

It's inspired another idea.

I don't want to intrude

any more than I already have,

but I was wondering
what you thought

of me staying through
the end of the festival?

I'd shoot the rest
of my special here,

host my grand finale
at the dance.

Yeah, that's...

Actually, forget it.

You've been so generous already,

and this is a lot
to spring on you.

We'll just plan it better
next year.

- Look, we really...
- Yes...

...appreciate you being here.

It's been amazing
for the town, the festival,

and Cranberry Lane.

I mean, our online sales
are through the roof...

- Huge...
- And really,

that's thanks to you
and the show, so...

- Yeah.
- ...Please, stay.

Are you sure?

Absolutely.

Please, no,

you can judge
the cookie bake-off

this afternoon.

Perfect!

Thank you so much.

I'm gonna call my producers.

Yay.

- Yay.
- Yay.

Yeah.

That's Lauren

dropping Alice off
to bake cookies.

Of course.

Yeah.

So, you want to make
gingerbread people?

Yes.

Well, the bake-off rules say

that the cookies have to be
cranberry inspired.

So cranberry gingerbread people,

and we can build them
a cranberry gingerbread house!

Or even a cranberry
gingerbread farm

just like your farm!

You dream big,

just like your aunt.

I definitely do.

I'm gonna take over
Cranberry Lane one day.

Uncle Gabe, do you want
to help with the cookies?

Sure, yeah.

What's... what's my job?

You can help me
measure the flour.

Oh, okay.

I guess was hoping for,
like, frosting eater

or taste tester.

Uncle Gabe is
a professional taste tester.

Basically an Olympian.

Alice, do you wanna know
the secret

to making perfect gingerbread?

No, thank you.

Oh, shot down.

Why not?

Because we can't make
perfect gingerbread

because nothing is perfect.

Touché.

And don't you always say on TV

that it's not about
being perfect,

it's about it being
perfectly you?

Yeah, I do always say that.

Oh, this is so good!

Pamela Franks
is eating my cookies!

Try to play it cool, mom.

That's gonna be hard.

Thank you for baking with Alice.

- She had so much fun.
- Aw...

Not to add something else
to your plate,

and I know you have
a lot going on,

but have you had the chance
to talk to grandma?

Can I ask why this is
so important to you?

I worry about her.

I know that she misses
mom and dad,

and I think maybe
she feels alone,

and it would do her good

to know that somebody
is taking care of her.

I'll talk to her.

Cranberry shortbread?

Yes, thank you.

That was for... Dawn.

I know this isn't
an ideal time to talk.

Yeah, seems like it never is.

I know.

I'm just confused.

I mean, I know
that you wanted time

away from the company,

but I didn't realize
you wanted to leave.

I didn't either.

For years,
I loved Cranberry Lane.

The dreaming,
and the bootstrapping,

and the doing it together...

But then it just became
all about marketing meetings

and constant travel,

and there was just no time left
for the farm,

or the things
that I loved to do.

I get it.
I do.

Honestly, I feel the same way.

I miss being home,

and being creative,

and being with you.

And that was
the biggest problem.

There was...

No time for us.

You were so consumed in work,

and expanding the brand,

and being the perfect face
for the company

that the only time
we did have together

was when we were pretending

to be "Mr. and Mrs.
Cranberry Lane..."

And it just...

Felt like we'd grown apart.

I wish you would have told me.

I know.

I should have.

I don't know why I didn't.

We decided to take time apart...

...and then the Miller property
just came up for sale,

and I didn't...

I couldn't find the right time
to tell to you about it,

so I just put an offer in,

and I should not have
made that decision

without talking to you.

No, you shouldn't have.

I know.

And also, I support it.

I do.

I want you
to accomplish your dreams.

It just really hurt

that I was not a part of them.

I'm sorry.

It hurt me

to feel like I wasn't able
to dream alongside of you.

I'm really sorry about that.

Time to announce the winner

of the Christmas cookie contest!

Hi!

I had the supreme honor

of getting to sample
all those delicious cookies,

and the supreme challenge

of just picking one winner,

which is Mary Powell's

chewy white-chocolate
and cranberry cookie.

Congratulations, Mary!

I'd love to feature
your recipe on my blog.

Words, Mary.

Thank you!

You're welcome.

Somebody should have
told your mom to play it cool.

This is her playing it cool.

Hello?

Hey! I'm in the kitchen.

Hi, honey.

I promised Mary I'd help her
find a good home

for the leftover
bake-off cookies.

I will make cookie butter.

Actually, I am so glad
that you are here.

Well, of course you are.

Who doesn't love
a visit from me?

Everyone loves a visit from you.

I'm actually
happy that you're here

because I wanted to talk to you
about moving in with Lauren.

I don't want to pressure you,

because I know you love
your independence.

Yes, I do,

but also it would be fun
to live with them,

and I think
that Lauren feels alone

and wants to be taken care of.

I think so, too.

I'm just not sure
that I'm the answer,

and I don't want her
to use me moving in

as an excuse
not to get back out there.

So...

So.

How are you and Gabe?

That's actually
why you stopped by.

The cookies were a ruse.

So?

It's still complicated.

Marriage is complicated.

But yours wasn't complicated.

Are you kidding?

Honey, the 41 years
I was married to your grandpa

were anything but simple.

Really?

Well, of course,

and your parents had their share

of ups and downs, too.

Mom and dad just seemed
like such a perfect couple.

As perfect
as Mr. and Mrs. Cranberry Lane?

Dawn, honey,

there are no perfect marriages,

just imperfect people

that don't give up
on each other.

That is true...

And I don't want to give up.

Need any help?

Hey.

Hey...

Just finished
clearing some brush,

making some kindling.

Here, you can help.

So, I guess next year,

you'll be farming
all of that, too.

Well, the offer
hasn't gone through yet,

and even if it does,

there's still...

A lot to figure out.

Like what?

I don't know,

I was thinking that,

you know, come autumn,

I think I'd want to lead tours,

you know, so visitors can see
the harvest in action,

learn about the connection

between Bristol's history
and cranberry farming.

That's good.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

You know what you could do,

you could do
a "grower's experience tour",

have them put on waders,

and bag berries.

That's good, yeah.

They could, like, try their hand

at, like, sorting berries
in the separator.

Yes!

Yes, and then afterwards,

you could host a taste-testing

of the cranberry syrup
or the juice.

Okay, whoa.

I actually was dreaming
about building a gift shop,

where I could sell locally-made
cranberry products.

That's great,

and on the busy weekends,

you could do a pop-up cafe,

where you just sell
cranberry desserts.

My mom could do the baking.

She would love that.

You could do events,

workshops...

Cranberry canning?

Cranberry wine?

We could do bog-side dinners...

Cooked by local chefs.

"We."

I'm excited for you,

if you need my help or support,
I'm here.

Thank you.

Yeah.

What's that smile?

What?

I don't know, it was just fun

to get to toss ideas
around again.

Except this time,
you're the dreamer.

Yes, I am,

and I like it.

And don't get me wrong,

I did always enjoy being
the do-er in the relationship,

but it's nice to be
the dreamer, too.

Another thing you never told me.

Okay.

Why didn't you
ever say anything?

I don't know.

I guess I thought
we couldn't both be dreamers.

It's getting cold.

Gonna snow tonight.

Nope,
it's not going to snow tonight.

Right, that's right.

I forgot

that you also moonlight
as a meteorologist.

Well, I've never been wrong,

and it's not
going to snow tonight.

Okay.

Maybe tomorrow.

Well, I guess we should head
to the festival?

Check in on everything?

I guess,

but I kinda think
it's all taken care of.

Dawn Powell,

are you suggesting
we play hooky?

Maybe.

We could relax here,

watch a Christmas movie,

drink some hot cocoa?

With your homemade marshmallows?

Are there any other kind?

No.

Wait,

are we gonna watch
that Christmas movie

we've seen a hundred times

about the Princess?

No, of course not.

So over it.

Good.

We're going to watch the sequel.

She's a Queen now!

Queen now?

Well, my lord,

I've never been more sure
of anything in my entire life.

I love her, my lord.

Are you crying?

What? No!

I just...

Not me.
I'm the strong, silent type.

Yeah, yeah...

I got something in my eye.

Right.

Did you get it?

- I think so.
- Okay.

By the way,

where did you hang
that mistletoe I gave you?

You gotta find it.

Ooh!

Hey!

Come in, come in, come in!

Hi!

- It's cold out!
- Yeah.

I hear it's gonna snow tonight.

No, but maybe tomorrow.

How was the festival?

It was wonderful!

I ate a ton,

and made lots of new friends.

Well, your fans love you.

And I also competed

in the cranberry-stringing
competition,

and failed miserably.

So...

What do we have here?

Well, I'm taking

the leftover cookies
from the bake-off,

and I'm turning them
into cookie butter

for stocking stuffers.

Little festive touch...

For your stocking.

Aw...

There is no way
this will make it

the four days
until Christmas Eve

without me eating it,

But thank you.

You're welcome.

Dawn...

I want to discuss
something with you.

Okay, you want to sit?

I fear I haven't been
entirely honest

about why I'm here.

Okay...

I came here
to cover the festival,

but also,

I came here to cover you.

I've been following your career
for years,

and you've always impressed me.

You're charismatic,

talented,

and heartfelt,

but most importantly,

you're real,

and I know you said

Gabe is focused
on the farm right now,

so I wanted
to run this by you first,

but I suddenly have a spot
opening up in my programming,

and I think that you and Gabe
would be a good fit.

You mean...

Your own TV show

on my channel.

An hour-long spot every week
shot in our studio in New York.

"DIY with Dawn and Gabe."

Crafting, baking,
decorating, cooking.

Special guests,

organic product placement.

It would be huge
for Cranberry Lane,

and even bigger for
Mr. and Mrs. Cranberry Lane.

So...

What do you think?

Trust me, you're gonna
want the earrings.

Come back in ten minutes,

and I'll have it
gift-wrapped for you.

Okay, work your magic.

If I do,

will you spill the beans
on my mysterious Christmas gift?

Nope.

I can keep a secret.

No, you can't.

So back to the important stuff.

What did Gabe say

when you told him
about Pamela's offer?

I haven't.

You two need to work
on your secret-keeping.

I know,

I'm just worried

that it's gonna
complicate things more

when everything's
just starting to get better.

I know Gabe doesn't want
to do the show.

I don't even know
if I want to do the show.

I just, I want more time
to be creative,

and let my mind wander.

The show means
moving to New York,

and I want more time here.

But my own TV show?

It would be
an incredible opportunity.

So, what are you going to do?

I don't know.

Mom, come here.
Let me help you there.

Thank you.

Oh, honey, did you hear

that my cookie recipe
was featured

on Pamela's blog?

I did hear it.

Very exciting.

Well, it was your doing,

I mean, bringing Pamela here,

so I guess I should thank you.

Although,

off what we're seeing
between you and Dawn,

maybe you should thank us.

And why would I be thanking you?

Well, we told you to say yes
to Pamela's show

because, well, we knew
it would bring you and Dawn

back together...

What masterminds.

Now I guess I know where I get
my dubious ploys,

but thank you.

Although I do think

the real reason
you told me to say yes

was so that
you could meet Pamela.

Two birds.

- Surprise!
- Hey!

I'm everywhere!

The ghost of Christmas future.

Maybe.

Can we talk?

Yeah.

Dawn...

Not to overstep,
or rush your decision,

but I have to be honest,

I'm very confused.

I knew Gabe might be tentative

but I at least thought
that you'd be excited

for your own show.

I know.

Why the hesitation?

Well, it's partially
less time home,

and less time
in my creative role

at Cranberry Lane,

but mostly,

it is that work has already
put a strain on my marriage.

I understand.

Not that it's the same thing,

but I lost
a long-term relationship

to late nights
and weekends at the office.

Donald.

We were together seven years,

engaged for three.

That's a long engagement.

Well, I could never find
the right window in my schedule

to get married.

I'm sure you understand.

Yeah...

Dawn, I watched the footage

about you and Gabe
not having time

to replace your engagement ring.

So, eventually,

Donald decided

that if I didn't have
enough time to get married,

how could I possibly have time
for a marriage?

So, every year,

I buy far too many
Christmas presents

for my brothers
and their families,

and every year,

I say that this will be the year
that I deliver them in person,

and then, every year,
something comes up at work,

and then it's,

"next year, we'll spend
the holidays together,"

but it's always next year.

So I can assure you

that you can "have it all,"

whatever that means,

but also, maybe,

you have to make sacrifices.

Something to think about.

Dawn!

Hi.

Guess what the advent calendar
has us doing today?

Are you excited?

Don't think you're Santa's
village-ing without me!

Let me get in here.

Let's see if I can win you one.

Okay, let's let
your aunt Dawn show you

how it's done.

Watch out, she's a ringer.

Yeah!

Yeah!

Yeah!

Thank you!

Can we fish
for candy canes next?

Of course.

You are so happy.

I'm so happy.

I miss this.

I miss you.

I miss you, too.

Family photo?

Do you want a family photo?

Yes!

Say "merry Christmas!"

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

What are you doing?

Well, we got
these leftover marshmallows,

I thought, "roast 'em."

And here I thought

you were creating
a romantic moment for us.

Well, that too,

but you know...

Marshmallows.

They are good.

So, some news...

Our offer was accepted.

The property is ours...

If we want it.

Gabe, you want it.

I do.

- You do...
- Yeah.

...and I want you to have it.

What does that mean for us?

Because I want the farm, yeah.

I want to plant more acres,

and do... tastings,
and workshops,

and dinners, but...

It doesn't mean anything
without you,

because you're the real dream.

Us, here, you know...

Raising a family,

growing old,

lazing our days away

in our rocking chairs.

I still want all that.

I still want all of that, too.

What?

- What?
- You were right.

Of course I was.

About what?

It's snowing.

Every single time.

Here to help?

I'd love to,

but I've got to get to Lauren's

and start the prep
for Christmas Eve dinner

for tomorrow.

But you're coming
to the dance tonight, right?

Wouldn't miss it.

Why aren't you at your booth?

Because I sold out.

In record time,

not that anybody's
keeping track.

Definitely not you.

Well, I'm going to head out now,

but before I do...

I haven't told Gabe yet.

The Millers accepted our offer,

and I want Gabe to have it,

and I worry that he will
give it up for the show.

Well, for me.

Because he'd know you want it.

Yes.

That's tough, honey,

and I'll be here for you
however I can be.

Thanks.

I have some big news myself.

I've decided to move in
with Lauren and Alice.

Have you?

And what made you decide that?

I realized that
even if she can't admit it,

I think Lauren needs someone,

and I want to be there
for her...

And maybe I need someone, too.

But, hey,

maybe with me
under her roof all the time,

she'll be more inclined to date
just to escape me.

Maybe.

Hey!

- Hi!
- Hi!

Hi.

I've come to badger you.

Okay.

Good night, grandma.
See you later.

Made any decisions yet?

I have not.

I don't want to pressure you...

But I'm going to anyway.

You leave tomorrow?

I will have an answer
for you by then.

Okay,

and Dawn, I wanted to tell you

that I don't just understand
your hesitation,

I respect it.

There are some days

I feel I wouldn't do
any of it differently...

But there other days...

Especially since being here

and getting to take

what feels like
the first breather in years...

That I wonder
what all of this is for

if I don't have anyone
to share it with.

I know you said

you and Gabe never had
a five- or ten-year plan,

but I find

that the best way
to make a decision

is to have a clear vision
of what you really want.

Don't just ask yourself
what you want,

ask yourself,
"what does it look like?"

Thank you.

You're welcome.

I'll get back to work.

Hello?

Hi.

It's Pamela.

You look beautiful.

You clean up
pretty well yourself.

Hey, so I was wondering...

Would you like to be
my date for the dance?

Well, this is awkward,

because I kinda thought I was.

Presumptuous.

Gonna snow again tonight.

You...

You and your meteorology,

frozen-hot-chocolate obsession,

your eerily-good throwing arm...

...the way your eyes crinkle
when you smile.

I'm still looking
for the mistletoe.

Right.

I should have hung it there,

but I didn't.

And it's our last night here
at Cranberry Lane...

Hey!

Hey.

I made a decision.

I'm telling Pamela no.

Really?

But Dawn, you didn't even
discuss it with Gabe,

and also, you want the show.

Well, parts of it, yes,
and parts of it, no.

Like the part where
I have to be away from home,

and Gabe, and you guys.

Gabe spent the last decade
making my dreams come true,

and now it's his turn,

which means it's my turn
to sacrifice.

But this is

a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity,

I'm worried you'll regret it
if you don't take it.

Maybe I will,

but you know what I will regret

is not having time
with Gabe and you guys,

because that is something
that I already regret.

- Aunt Dawn.
- Yes.

You know what
the advent calendar

wants us to do today?

Dance!

Come on!

Hi, Pamela!

I was hoping you'd sign
your cookbook for me?

Of course!

I really did love your cookies.

I'm putting my email in here.

Maybe we can start
a recipe exchange...

And hopefully,

we'll be seeing
a lot of each other

in the coming year.

That is, if Dawn and Gabe
do the show.

Oh, I didn't realize

they were keeping it
under wraps,

but between you and me,

I offered Dawn and Gabe
their own show on my network.

You did?

Yes, but they haven't given me
an answer yet,

so we'll see.

There we go.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

Let's talk to him.

- Honey.
- Hey.

Honey, why didn't you tell us

that Pamela offered
you and Dawn a show?

- What's going on?
- Yeah!

What are you talking about?

Pamela just told me

that she offered you and Dawn
a show on her channel?

What?

Can I talk to you for a minute?

Yeah.

Did Pamela offer us a TV show?

Yes.

I am so sorry
that I didn't say anything.

It's just...

Things were just starting
to get better between us,

and then the Millers
accepted our offer,

and honestly,

I just didn't want you

to even have to think about
sacrificing anything

for the show.

So did you decide no for us?

Gabe, I know
you don't want the show.

Yeah, but I know that you do.

But the show is you and me.

Well, talk to Pamela,

and just see
if it could be about you.

And then what,
and then I go to New York,

and then you stay here,

and we never see each other?

That's not gonna work...

Look, I don't know, okay?

But we can find a way
to make it work.

We haven't been making it work.

It's...

Maybe it's a sign.

A sign of what?

A sign we want different things,

a sign that we've grown apart.

- What are you talking about?
- I don't know...

I just don't want you
to give up anything for me.

So instead, you want me
to give you up?

So first, you leave the company,

and now this.

See, it feels like

you just don't want us
to be together,

because I keep looking
for a way to move us forward,

and you just keep looking
for a way out.

I...

I'm sorry I lied,

and I hope you know that
it wasn't for your cameras,

or even for Cranberry Lane.

I think I just so desperately
wanted it to be true,

you know?

For us to be that couple again.

Dawn, I don't think you lied.

Nothing I saw was a lie...

And I talked to Gabe,

and I know that he doesn't want
to do the show,

but if you do,

it could be yours alone,

or we could find a co-host.

It's really hard for me
to say this...

But I gotta say no.

I don't know what's gonna happen

with Gabe and me,

but when I thought about
what I wanted,

and what that looked like,

it looked like being here.

I understand.

Thank you so much

for a special,

a very special holiday.

Thank you,

for everything.

My pleasure.

So, where are you off to?

Actually, change of plans.

I'm headed to New Jersey

to spend Christmas
with my brothers

and their families.

I'm finally gonna deliver
their presents to them

in person.

That is fantastic.

And I wanted to tell you,

I called Donald...

...and we're gonna have lunch
in the new year.

I love it.

You gotta hope
for second chances.

Merry Christmas, Dawn.

Merry Christmas.

Yeah, you have
to use the right kind of apples.

It's sticking.

Rotate the dough
while you're rolling

and that'll stop it
from sticking.

Like this?

Perfect!

Maybe I'll teach you
a couple of baking tricks

when I live here.

Maybe I'll teach you
a couple tricks,

like organizing and scheduling?

Dawn...

How you doing?

Honey, just go talk to Gabe.

Grandma, I don't...

I don't know
that he wants to talk to me.

I don't know that he still
wants to be together.

Then find out.

Don't give up.

I'm not the one giving up.

Excuse me, girls.

I just remembered

I have a Christmas gift
to deliver.

And she's off.

Well, at least some good news...

Grandma has decided
to move in with us.

I heard that.

I'm happy for you.

Thank you.

I'm also worried for you.

Come on.

Get over here.

I know you're hurt,

and I know you're scared.

Believe me,
I am right there with you,

but, sis,
you can't give up on love.

Are you right there with me
for that, too?

Like I said,

I'm not the one giving up.

Are you sure?

Hello?

Hello?

Hi.

Don't "hi" me.

My granddaughter is moping
on Christmas Eve.

I know.

I'm sorry, I just,

I don't want her to give up
the show for me, and...

That's marriage.

It's tough.

A lot of the time,
you have no idea what to do...

No.

...and there's
a big learning curve,

and the stakes are high,

and the rookie mistake

is thinking it ought to be easy,

but it's not easy.

It takes work,

and I'll tell you
what I'd tell Dawn...

"Express what you're thinking
because he can't read minds."

Admit your shortcomings,

because they're obvious anyway,

and do the work,

because making
your marriage last,

fighting for your love,

is the most beautiful,

and challenging,

and terrifying,

and worthwhile work
you will ever do.

And here...

Are Mary and Shelton
still coming?

Merry Christmas!

We brought pies!

Thank you.

I thought you guys knew
that Gabe wasn't coming.

Come on, it's cold.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm sorry,
I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

Come in, come in!

- Hi.
- Hi.

Could we talk privately?

Yeah.

I'm sorry. I know it could feel
like I was giving up,

but I wasn't, I just...

I didn't want you
to sacrifice for me,

and I didn't want you to give up
on your big dreams.

But Gabe...

You are my big dream,

and I realized it's not,
"I dream, you do,"

"you dream, I do,"

it's, "we dream...

We do."

I am happy

to sacrifice for you,

because you are

the most important thing to me
in my life,

and I am so sorry

that I did not
make you feel that way.

I am so sorry.

I'm sorry that I didn't tell you

how I was feeling.

Well, look at that,

our marriage isn't perfect.

We're not perfect.

Well, doesn't someone have
a catch phrase about that?

I think someone

used to have
a catch phrase about that.

Come here.

We have worked so hard together.

Like, so hard.

I know.

Let's work hard together
for each other.

Okay?

Deal.

I forgot,

I have this little
Christmas gift for you.

Is this the mystery gift?

I don't know.

I designed it,

and grandma made it.

It is perfect.

It is so perfect!

Dawn...

You're not just my wife,

you're my best friend,

and my business partner,

my muse.

You're my dreamer...

...You're my do-er,

my meteorologist.

Will you continue to marry me?

Yes.

Forever.

- I love you.
- I love you.

Dinner's ready!

Hold that thought.

I guess we should eat.

Gabe?

Gabe?

Whatcha doing out here?

I'm waiting for you.

So...

I got some news.

I talked to Pamela,

and I pitched her
a different TV show idea.

Cranberry Lane
in its natural habitat.

You and me,

here,

expanding the farm,

and all the craziness
that goes along with it.

Are you kidding?

I'm not.

And she loved it.

She did?

- She did.
- That's amazing!

Are you sure
you want to do this?

I do.

I wish I knew
where you hung that mistletoe.

Look up.

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