Funny Thing About Love (2021) - full transcript

[uplifting music]

♪

♪

If they want to
raise the prices on us,

tell them we'll find
a different manufacturer.

[office din]

Yeah, we have
12,000 pieces in production.

That's why they're
trying to strongarm us.

[whispering] That one.

Yeah, call them back,
tell them our terms.

They need us
more than we need them.



You got this.
Bye.

So the fall collection
is blowing up on Pinterest.

Perfect.

Let's blow up Insta,
send a box to the Kardashians.

One more thing. You're amazing.

- [knocking]
- All right, let me see it.

I saw the Instagram post,

and this is even
more beautiful in person.

I am so excited for you.

So, these are for you.

- Oh, you're so sweet.
- Here's the thing.

Two weeks paid
leave for your honeymoon.

I won't accept anything less.

Thank you so much, Samantha.



All right, Thomas, tell me
how'd the game go last night?

Twenty points, seven rebounds.

Your girl is going to
get a scholarship for sure.

Here, you guys might
like these more than we will.

Court side? Suns/Bulls?

Are you kidding me?

Such a beautiful logo, even
more beautiful than my logo.

Just like you.

Hi, Bryce. What a surprise.

I missed you.

Oh, that's sweet. Actually,
I am glad that you're here.

I have that meeting
with the potential investors

and I'd love to have you
go over the terms.

I was hoping you'd say that.

Last thing
I'd want is for anyone

to take advantage of you.

I can handle myself,

but it is always good
to have a lawyer in the room.

Well, you're
dating the right one.

[phone ringing]

Hey, Daddy. Yes,
I'm still coming. He is, too.

Yeah, we're really excited.

You know, I would never miss
the holidays with my family.

Oh, I got to go,
I have a meeting.

Okay, we'll see you tomorrow...

Okay, I'll tell him. Love you.

Tell me what?

He said he loves you.

I...

I love him, too.

- I'm kidding.
- Right, so am I.

I'm just
so excited to meet him.

Now, I know
we talked about making

a potential investment
in your company.

But after we looked at
the numbers, we realized....

You'll have to
forgive his dramatic pause.

He just likes drama.

What he's trying to say is
that we simply love Jovie May,

and we're ready to make you
a sizeable offer

to acquire
your company outright.

Hmm.

What kind of buyout offer
are we talking about?

Well, we didn't want
to waste your time,

so, this is
what we were thinking.

Hmm. Mhmm. Hmm.

Wow, that is a lot of zeros
next to each other.

Samantha, we know that this

is coming from
left field, okay?

But we want to assure you

that we don't plan on
changing anything.

We are going to keep
headquarters right here

and we are going to keep
your team exactly as it is.

We love what you've built here.

And we wish
to honor that the best we can.

Well... I'm speechless,
which if you know me,

that does not
happen very often.

I really need
to think about this.

Yeah, of course.

Look, we're not trying
to pressure you or anything,

but we are looking
at acquiring another business

very similar to yours,

if we can't get
a deal for Jovie May.

So, we're gonna need
an answer by Thursday night.

Thursday.
Oh, that's Thanksgiving.

Well, let's be honest,

Thanksgiving ends
after the meal now anyway,

so people can get
an early start on Black Friday.

[all laughing]

Thank you for this.

I will think about it
and get back to you.

[gentle music]

♪

Now don't act
too desperate, honey,

we don't want to turn them off.

Don't be ridiculous,
she can't wait to see me.

Hey! How's my little. Whoa...

That's weird. There she is.
How's my little girl?

Oh! Mom.

Samantha,
oh, it's so good to see you.

- This is Bryce.
- Right.

We met on
the other side of the car.

For some reason,
he wasn't driving.

- I was driving.
- Well, you're the CEO.

Oh, okay. Hi.

- Aunt Samantha!
- Nice to finally meet you.

You guys!

Oh, my goodness, you're so big!

Oh!

Who's the stranger?

Is he gonna eat
all the stuffing?

Bro, do you know how
many carbs are in stuffing?

- I literally have no idea.
- He's eight.

Well, there's a lot,
and I will not be touching it.

Stranger danger!

Oh, he's not a stranger.

Oh, wow,
Okay. Better safe than sorry.

Kids these days, right?

Sorry for my
brothers' crass behavior.

This is why we typically
keep them locked up.

I'll be fine. Thank you.

So Bryce, Sam tells me you're
on a strict meat-only diet.

Keto diet. Yeah.

I'm a little bit of
a meat connoisseur myself.

I mean, not exclusively meat,
but I like to make sure,

you know, I have it at
every meal, balanced diet.

Oh, which reminds me,

the fire department
has given me the okay

to fry up
a turkey again this year.

Yeah,
I still think it's a bad idea.

You know, after
what happened last time?

Okay, we can give that
a little bit of a rest, Linda.

That was three years ago,
which reminds me,

time to start the brine.

Hey, little sis,
what's cracking?

"What's cracking?" Really?

No good?
I was trying something new.

Annie, how's it
putting up with this guy?

Oh, you know.

No.
We don't know. Enlighten us.

So, this must be Bryce?

Well, technically it's
Bryce Jones, Esquire, you know,

because I'm a lawyer, but
you don't have to call me that.

Don't worry, I won't.

Um, don't be dissing
on my sister, okay?

They still say dissing, right?

I don't think so.

Well, it feels right.

Oh, well, I'm so sorry
for my husband's behavior.

He's just a big,
dumb teddy bear.

So, Samantha,
you'll be in your old room.

Bryce, you'll be staying in
the guest room with Luke.

Cute.

Luke?

Sam.

Hey.

Luke Hudson?

Oh, I'm your biggest fan.

Babe, you never told me
you know Luke Hudson.

This is incredible.

- Wow.
- What are you doing here?

Luke has a couple of shows
in town this week

and he's going to be
all alone for the holidays.

So, Annie and I decided we
should invite him to join us.

Oh, babe. Please tell me
we're going to that show.

Please, please,
please, please, please,

please, please,
please, please, please.

Oh, please.

I guess
we're going to the show.

Yeah! All right!

Hey, Luke, you should do some
of your new material for us.

- Oh, I don't think so. No.
- Come on.

No, it'll help you, you know,
get ready for the show.

Come on.

I think we should
just leave him alone.

Come on. Do it.
Just say something funny.

Do something about lawyers.

Yeah, I'd like to hear
some of your material.

Come on.

Luke, Luke,
Luke, Luke, Luke, Luke,

Luke, Luke,
Luke, Luke, Luke, Luke!

All right!
I'll do one joke. One joke.

Normally, I prefer my crowd
has a few drinks in them...

[laughing loudly]

That... That wasn't the bit yet.

Genius.

- All right, uh...
- Oh, Luke. Luke Hudson.

Thanks. But, you guys
have been an amazing crowd.

I'll be here all weekend.

Tip the wait staff.

[applause]

[doorbell ringing]

Oh, pizza's here.
Pizza! Pizza time!

And this is where
we get to bunk up together.

Who'd have
thought I'd be hanging out

with Luke Hudson all weekend?

This is going to be hilarious.

Yeah, they didn't tell me
you were coming either.

Wait, hold up. Hold up.

Here we go.

- [camera clicking]
- Yeah.

Oh, my boys
are going to be so jealous.

#Besties!

It's Bryce, right?

Yeah.

Okay. Word on
the street is you're a lawyer?

Yeah.
Bryce Jones, Esquire. Lawyer.

That's right. That's right.

Look, can I ask you
a legal question?

It's off the books,
just, like, between colleagues.

- Sure.
- So, okay.

Say I have this friend who's
dating this girl I don't like,

and I somehow figure out
how to break them up.

Could that girl then sue me?

Well, I guess she could sue you
for punitive damages.

Right, punitive. Of course.

But that isn't
very likely, is it?

Well, depends on the person,
is this someone you know?

No, no. It's just...
it's hypothetical.

You know, I just, um...

like talking legal...

punitive damages and such.

But you wouldn't sue someone
if it happened to you, right?

Oh, probably not.

Great. That's it.
Oh, that was easy.

Great talk. See you, Luke.

[Charlie in distance]
Annie, good news!

[yelling]

- What?
- Help me.

How long
have you been in there?

You've got to help me.

I'm being poisoned.

Look at this.

There's no gluten in it.

You might as well
cook me horse manure

with chocolate chips
all over it.

That's not a bad idea.

Either one of you kids
have some chocolate chips?

Hello, sir,
I'm Bryce Jones, Esquire.

I'm not interested
in your handshake unless

you're about
to slip me some Twinkies.

Got any Twinkies on you?

Uh...

Should have brought Twinkies.

Don't you realize that
the guest is supposed to bring

the head of the household
a baked good when he comes in?

If you'd made
this misstep in olden days,

it would have
cost you both your arms!

Well, I guess I'll just
come out and ask already!

How serious is it with Bryce?

Thanks for not
beating around the bush.

Well, you know,
no time for small talk.

Been married for 13 years.

I need gossip, girlfriend.

Well, I brought him home
for Thanksgiving,

so it's kind of serious.

I mean,
we're focused on our careers,

so we don't talk about
the future that much. But...

We fit together,
if that makes sense.

Totally.

But, like,
is it going to be a little bit

weird with Luke here?

Yeah. Thanks for the heads up
on that, by the way.

I just thought, you know, like,
the surprise of my brother

being here
would just, you know,

add a little spice
to the holidays.

- [scoffing]
- Tell me,

how did you immediately feel
when you saw Luke?

I don't like
where this is going.

Better just to face it head on.

Fine.

It was shock, and then dread,

and then just
a little pinch of excitement.

Yes, I knew it.

- I knew it.
- Settle down.

We broke up. It's over.

I mean, if it was over,
why did he agree

to spend the whole week
with your family,

knowing that you were
going to be here?

He's a stand-up comedian.

This is a great place
to gather material.

Right.

It doesn't matter anyway.
I'm perfectly happy with Bryce.

Perfectly happy.

I mean, it's not
necessarily how I would

describe my soulmate, but...

You know what I mean?

Totally.

Listen up.

We're all in this together.

You, me and the new stiff here.

Without pumpkin pie, there's...
there's no use to living.

Well, I mean, I don't eat
any gluten either, so.

- By choice?
- Sure.

What's the matter with you?

Seriously?

Now, I want you to put
your young heads together

and figure out some way
to get me pumpkin pie.

- [Linda] Dad?
- Ah!

That conversation
never happened.

Have you guys seen my dad?

[whispering] No, no.

Okay.

Well, it's time for pizza,

and we're going to be headed
to the soup kitchen soon.

That's... should...

[soft piano music]

Babe, my selfie with Luke

already has 200 likes
on Instagram.

I can't believe
you never mentioned him before.

Well, I don't usually mention

past relationships
with my boyfriend.

- You dated him?
- Yeah.

Why would you break up
with Luke Hudson?

- [chuckling]
- Good question.

207.

So do we have to,
like, serve food

to the homeless people
the whole time?

We get to. We do it every year.

There's not gonna be
any crazy people, are there?

I mean, I'm still scared
from when I had to visit

my uncle in the insane asylum.

You mean the psychiatric ward?

Is there a difference?

Yeah, but don't worry,
it's completely safe.

Don't know about you guys,
but I am crushing this hairnet.

Very classy.

- Hey, Marie! This is Bryce.
- He's a soul-sucking lawyer.

- [laughing]
- Okay, what?

This guy.

Marie actually runs
this whole place.

A lawyer? This is perfect.

I know you're probably
really looking forward

to serving the homeless,
but would you mind

looking at a couple
of documents that are...

Yes, yep. Uh huh.
I'd love to. Let's do that.

Okay, great. Thank you!

You're okay if I go, right?

Go.

He's totally going
to bill her, isn't he?

No, he would not do that.

I don't know. He seemed
a little too happy to help.

♪

There you go, sir.
There you go.

You know, I'd forgotten
how awesome this is.

Yeah.

Mhmm.

So what's the deal
with Bryce Jones, Esquire?

- Be nice.
- At least I didn't make

a lawyer joke, which if I did,

he would have
laughed harder than anybody.

I did not know
he was such a big fan.

Seriously.

You know, I might have to get
a restraining order

against your new boyfriend.

I mean, it throws me off
my game when someone laughs

that hard at my jokes.

I know I'm funny.
Nobody is that funny.

I think he's just nervous
about meeting you.

If he comes to my show
tomorrow night, just...

have him tone it down.

Okay.

But I can
still heckle you, right?

Oh, of course.

- There you go, ma'am.
- Soup?

So, your mother tells me that
Jovie May is, as she puts it,

"reaching a new stratosphere."

So, you've been
asking my mom about me?

No, I keep saying,
please stop telling me

about your daughter,
but you know that woman is.

It's actually
going really great.

In fact, someone just
offered to buy my company.

Are you serious?
Sam, that's amazing.

I'm so proud of you.

You followed your dreams
and you did it.

You know, I love
watching star-crossed lovers

as much as
the next homeless guy, but...

can you please get me my soup?

I'm so sorry, and we are not
star-crossed lovers.

I'm pretty sure he's gone.
You're good.

So, are you going to sell?

What?

Your business?

Oh...

I don't know. It is
a really good offer, though.

Well, you could always
sell it and start a new one.

Well, legally,
I have to wait three years

to start another fashion brand.

Hmm, that is tough.

You know,
I have tough decisions

to make all the time too.
People are always like,

"Oh, you're so funny,
you're so hilarious."

I don't even know
what to say back.

- Real people problems.
- Yes!

Like the other day,
I was in the airport

and this woman was like,

"Luke, Luke, Luke Hudson."

Finally, I'm like, "Grandma.
Keep up. Pack lighter."

Luke Hudson.

I know you!

See? A fan of my comedy.

Comedy? I used to wipe
your backside every day.

Oh, really?

I was his babysitter.

That is, until he became
unbearable and I had to quit.

Ma'am,
I know exactly how you feel.

Wait, Mrs. Appletree?

Wow.

That's a...
That's a blast from the past.

Hey, what do
you think she's doing here?

You don't think she's
actually homeless, do you?

Why don't you go talk to her?

I don't know, it might
be embarrassing for her.

Soup, please.

Oh, there you go, sir...

Grandpa Joe,
where did you get that outfit?

I beg your pardon, ma'am?

I think you got me confused
with someone else.

I'm as homeless
as the proverbial boll weevil.

And I understand your food
is packed with gluten.

Grandpa,
you're supposed to be over here

helping serve the food,
not eating it.

Can you believe
this brazen lady?

She keeps
referring to me as "Grandpa."

Which of you people are
handing out the pumpkin pie?

Don't think
we have any of that.

[whispering] Two doors down.

[soft music]

I didn't get to hand out
rolls this year.

Next year.

[indiscernible chatting]

♪

♪

Oh, man,
she needed so much legal help,

I finally told her
to stop by my office

so we could button up
all the deets.

That's so nice,
I'm glad you could help her.

Oh, you should have seen me.
I was lawyering my butt off.

Double bonus,
I didn't run the risk

of ruining this $200 shirt.

I mean, seriously,
you have food all over you.

Yeah.
Did get kind of crazy in there.

I could totally bill her
for the last two hours.

Wait, you're not serious,
are you?

No, obviously, I'm joking.
I wouldn't charge her for that.

I'm not always
a soul-sucking lawyer,

as my best friend,
Luke Hudson, puts it.

Plus, she got me out
of serving food

to the homeless people. So.

Speaking of Luke,
you two were spending

a lot of time together.

I actually feel
a little jealous.

Luke Hudson.

Wait a minute, are you...
are you jealous of him or me?

Him. Him.

Okay, let me rephrase that.

Did you want
to hang out with me or him?

Oh,
look who's the jealous one now?

Wait, who were you jealous of?

[phone ringing]

Who's that?

The buyers. They're
really putting the pressure on.

That's great. That means

we can negotiate
a higher purchase price.

We are going to bleed them dry.

You are so lucky
to have me in your corner.

I just don't know if I want
to sell my business. I love it.

Look, one thing
I've learned over the years

is not to get emotionally
attached in business.

If someone makes you a good
offer, you always take it.

Yeah, that's probably
the smart thing to do.

Of course it is. All right?

You never know what
the future could hold.

You should just let me
negotiate on your behalf.

I have no emotional ties
to your business.

I can be ruthless.

But you have
emotional ties to me.

Sure, you're the best.

So, you have
emotional ties to my business.

Of course, I was just
trying not to be braggadocios.

What I mean to say is
with my negotiating skills,

I will ensure you get
the most money possible.

Not that you couldn't do
a good job yourself,

it's just, this is my world.

This is where I thrive.

Did that sounds super cool?

Yeah. Real cool.

♪

I'm really torn.

I mean, so much of my life
has been Jovie May, and...

it's my identity.

Oh, I don't know about that.

Your business is what you do,
honey, it's not who you are.

You're wise, Mom.

Don't act so surprised.

I don't only make the best

chocolate chip cookies
in America.

I'm good for other things too.

- [Grandpa Joe] I knew it!
- Ah!

Dad, you have
to stop doing that.

You almost gave me
a heart attack.

You're trying to save
the best for yourself, huh?

Well, you forget that
my middle name is Resilient.

Dang it, Dad. Now I have
to find a new hiding spot.

Good luck with that!

Toss me one of those
America's best cookies,

and I will share with you
my ideas for saving 50 bucks

on your yearly electric bill.

Well, as tempting as that is,

you know what the doctor said.

Ah, and what
does that kid know?

All he wants to do is get his
$40 co-pay and ruin my life.

Grandpa, if it was up to me,
I would totally

- give you a cookie.
- Sam!

I mean, there's no use
in him despising both of us.

I always said you're
my favorite granddaughter.

Right. Time for bed, Dad.

Oh, and it's
a dead end around here,

so I might as well.

Grandpa, do you need some help?

I'm old school, sweetie.

You save all that for
your gluten-free yuppie friend.

I bet he lets you drive him
around town, too, doesn't he?

[laughing]

Oh. I forgot to tell you,

I broke one of your
good China dishes, Peaches.

Dad, I told
you not to climb up here!

[quirky jazz music]

Did you give him the... Dad!

Did I just see your grandpa
shoving an entire plate

of cookies down
the front of his pants?

Probably.

Well,
that's as authentic as it gets.

For the Banks family.

What's a guy gotta do
to get one of those?

Where's that one guy
who followed you here?

That guy is a morning person,
so he's in bed.

Lulu's.

Reminds me of our first date.

You mean the time that
you asked for my phone number

at Charlie and Annie's wedding,

but did not call me
for three years? That time?

Yeah, that's the one.

What took you so long?

Well, if you think about it,

we were basically
related at that point.

Gross. Stop that.

Lulu's did have
amazing pie, though.

I wouldn't know
because you always ate mine.

Well, you know what they say.

If there's pumpkin pie on the
table, you should eat it all.

I think Grandpa Joe's the only
person who would say that.

Exactly, and that
man is a dessert genius.

And, uh...

I also think
you should take your time

if that person
might be forever.

I'm going
to take a drink of this

and kill the awkward silence.

Good idea.

Mm.

So good.

I'm going to go to bed.

We never should have broken up.

- What?
- It was stupid of me.

I thought I was doing
the chivalrous thing

by letting you
follow your dreams.

But the truth is I was scared.

Our paths were diverging.
I panicked.

We should have
just made it work.

Why are you telling me this?

Because I need you to know.

Luke, you really hurt me.

I had to move on.

I'm with that guy now.

I know, I just...

I figured if we're gonna spend
the whole week together,

we should take that elephant in
the room for a ride, you know?

Look, I'm really
proud of you, Sam.

I'm proud of who you are,
I'm proud of who you've become,

and I'm happy for you.

I'm even happy for that guy...

even if I still
have feelings for...

Feelings for who?

Where did you get a cookie?

Grandpa Joe said I could have
it as long as I kept quiet.

It's got a ton of gluten.

I know, but I really
want Grandpa Joe to like me,

so I took it.

Oh, I will have one of those.

This is hot chocolate.

I will have a water then.

- Okay.
- Okay.

[sighing]

So what were
you guys talking about?

Who has feelings for who?

No, I was just doing
a new bit I'm working on.

It's about the ex-girlfriend

and how the rebound guy
never ends up working out.

[laughing and coughing]

Are you okay?

You okay there, Esquire?

[Bryce] Yeah!

Oh, that is so true.

So true.

Well, I think
I'll go take one more shower

and get out of here before my
comedy actually kills someone.

Don't stay
up too late, you two.

Right.

Oh, man...

Genius! I mean...

♪

♪

- Going somewhere?
- Oh!

My gosh! You scared me.

Sorry.

What are you doing up so early?

Well, it's a beautiful morning.
I thought I'd get up

a little early
and do some last minute prep

for my big set tonight.

My family's really
excited to see you perform.

Well, not that I needed
the added pressure,

but my manager called,

he said two producers
might be in the crowd.

Apparently,
they've been having some talks

about Luke Hudson.

That's amazing.

If anyone deserves it,
it's you.

You've worked really hard
and sacrificed a lot.

Yeah, I have sacrificed.

Well, I'm just about done here,
if you'd like some company.

- You ready?
- Yep.

Oh, hey, Luke.
Did you want to come with us?

I'd rather get waterboarded.

Not a runner, huh?

Something like that.

Hey, Bryce, are you sure
you want the neighbors

to see you in
such casual attire?

I know,
I forgot my nice jogging polo.

Well, we should get going.

What a beautiful
morning, right?

Thank you very much.

[whispering] Jogging polo.

[upbeat jazzy music]

This is so exciting.

I've never been to
a live comedy act before.

Hey,
did somebody bring tomatoes?

Tomatoes are disgusting.

I never want any.

- Yeah, we know, Dad.
- It's okay.

You know what?
I could just stick to heckling.

Dad, please don't say
anything during the show.

Relax, honey,
your father's only joking.

- You are joking.
- Joking.

I could do some standup.

I mean, how hard can it be?

Yeah,
he was doing a bit in the car.

He's a sweet kid.

- You guys wanna hear it?
- Yeah.

- Oh, please, no.
- I'd love to hear it, son.

- Oh, boy.
- Okay. Okay.

All right.
So you know how dentists,

dentists are always,
like, putting...

they're shoving
their hands down your mouth.

Shoot. Hold on. I know.

You know how you're always...

They're always
asking questions,

and you can't
answer them because...

Shoot, no, come on.
How did I get this?

I had it in the car,
you remember?

I haven't been
to the dentist in 47 years.

Give me a few minutes.
I got this.

No, it was good in the car.
It was great.

- You were laughing.
- It was.

Luke Hudson!

[cheering]

[loud applause]

All right,
we're here for the holidays,

last show before Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving, am I right?

[Bryce] Yeah, Thanksgiving!

That guy knows
what I'm talking about.

So who still has to buy
a turkey tomorrow?

Couple late shoppers
and you're not panicked?

Not panicked at all?

Oh, I'd be freaking out.

But you know,
when I really freak out,

the one time in my daily life,
when I freak out,

when I use the restroom
and I can't find my phone.

[laughter]

That's panic... some
of you know what I'm talking,

that is panic, right?

Because what do you do?

What do...
Am I gonna just sit in there,

like this is the 1800s?

[laughing]

Yes!

He could always make you laugh.

I know what you're doing.

[upbeat music]

Stop it,
I don't trust you, lady.

That's why I never became
a rocket scientist.

♪

We weren't both born yesterday.
Am I right?

[laughter]

♪

Comedy gold, dude! Comedy gold.

All right, goodbye everybody!

[cheering]

Love you guys, bye bye.

Knock, knock.

Luke Hudson,
ladies and gentlemen.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.
Keep going. Keep going, louder.

Louder.

Great show. You even
made Grandpa Joe laugh.

You tell anybody that, I'll
strangle you in your sleep.

I already don't even know
what he just said.

Yes, you don't.

In all seriousness, well done.

We could really tell
you were in your element.

Are you kidding me?

I mean, that was one of
the greatest sets of all time.

I mean...

I laughed
for 45 straight minutes.

And I heard you.

- [knocking]
- Hey Luke,

Got some fans out here
that really want to meet you.

Tell them I'll be right out.

Well, I just want to say
thank you all for your support.

It means an awful lot.

Everybody, except
for Grandpa Joe, of course.

- Dang right.
- Now, if you'll excuse me,

I'd better go meet
my raving fan.

So I bid you all a farewell.

Well done. Great job.

Thank you.

So good.

Hey, Bryce, remember
when Sam drives you home,

have her keep it under
the speed limit.

- Gas mileage.
- Okay, Lucas. Okay.

[gentle music]

Are you going the speed limit?

Yes, for the eighth time.

Man, what a great show.

What was he saying
about rocket scientists?

Something about IKEA.

Hilarious.

We should go to IKEA.

What's the matter?
Not your style of humor?

Huh? Oh no, it was great.

I just got another text from
the investors during the show.

They just met
with another fashion brand.

You know, if you're
having second thoughts,

you should just try
to negotiate a higher buyout.

I mean, at some point,
the buyout's high enough

that you're crazy
not to take the money.

It's not
always about the money.

Haven't you ever seen
You've Got Mail?

It's not personal,
it's business.

It's always about the money.

Not for me.

So, you're saying
if they offered you

50 million for Jovie May,
you'd say no?

Of course not.

It's always about the money.

Hmm.

IKEA! Where does
he come up with this stuff?

[sighs]

[gentle music]

So do you really
feel comfortable,

Bryce and Luke together,
unsupervised?

Yeah, they're with the guys.
I see your point.

Hopefully, the cars distract
him until he has to leave.

He's leaving?

Yeah, he has an emergency
meeting with a client.

Just like that?

It's for the best.
He's too... stuffy for you.

- Peyton!
- Someone had to say it.

I'm sorry. Look,

Peyton and I are gonna have
a long talk about tact later.

Undoubtedly,
she gets it from her dad.

It's okay.

You know,
he is a little stuffy.

Lawyers.
What are you going to do?

So, when is he coming back?

It's kind of hard to tell
with those types of things.

Well, not everybody
is going to be disappointed.

Oh, wow.

I actually think
she gets her tact from her mom.

This is different.

I'm just stating the facts.

So, Aunt Samantha, are you
really going to sell Jovie May?

Please say no.

How am I going to become
your VP of Growth if you sell?

Well, I don't know yet.

It's been really hard
and I've been so distracted.

I haven't even been able
to consider the pros and cons.

Well, what does
your heart tell you?

She just told you,
her heart is distracted.

You are ruthless.

Well, I have been married
to your brother for 13 years.

Good point.

I mean, my gut's telling me
I shouldn't take the deal.

I'm really good at my job.

On the other hand,

I mean, is this what I want
to do for the rest of my life?

That type of money,
I could do anything.

If it really is that difficult
of a choice for you, then...

you'll probably
be all right either way.

If you do sell,
you can make it up to me

by buying a car
for my 16th birthday.

Preferably a classic hot rod.

[upbeat music]

[engines revving]

Now, look at this car.
Gorgeous.

Gorgeous?

Gorgeous doesn't do it justice.

I remember
the first time I saw it.

It was beyond
love at first sight.

The curves, the highlights,
polished imported V8,

dual exhaust,
four-speed Muncie,

Positraction rear end.

Just the two of us,
out there on the strip,

waiting for our next victim.

Okay, easy, Dad.
You're a married man.

Your mom's okay with it.

I've got to tell you,
John, that was moving.

You know,
I used to drive this model,

back when I was a teenager.

Ladies couldn't
get enough of it.

This is a '69, dad.
You were 30 in 1969.

You missed the point.

Point,
which I was about to make,

is how much the ladies loved me

when I was
so rudely interrupted

by the guy
that married my daughter.

Boys, go get yourselves a soda.

I'm not sure where
Grandpa Joe is going with this.

Hey, bring me some cake.

No, boys, don't.

So, Bryce, what do you think?

Eh, muscle cars
aren't really my thing.

Not really into the high
carbon output if I can help it.

Do they have any electric cars?

- What did he just say?
- We can't know.

You know, Bryce, surprisingly
not a whole lot of crossover

between fans of muscle cars

and proponents
of the environment.

So why don't we head over here

and see if we can't
find some for ourselves?

Why'd they cut
a hole in the hood there?

Yeah, well,
usually when the car is hot,

they'll slam
the hood super hard

and then then it pops through.

I thought the courtroom
was a tough crowd.

Thanks for
getting me out of there.

Ah, don't worry about it.

I'm sure they'll
warm up to you, eventually.

- You think?
- Sure.

Well, they sure
seem to love you.

Oh, that's because
I'm an incredible person.

So what's up with
Sam's business? Any updates?

No. Classic indecision.

You know, if it was up to me,
it'd be sold already.

- If only.
- Yeah.

You know,
I do have power of attorney,

I could
actually sell it for her.

As much as I would love
to see you do that,

probably not the best idea.

You would?

- I read you.
- What?

Look, I know you and Samantha
have a history together,

so I'm sure
this can't be easy for you.

Oh, nonsense,
that's so... you know.

How long you guys
been together anyway?

About a year.

- That long, huh?
- Yeah.

Has she brought up the M-word?

Why would
she talk to me about murder?

Why would your mind go
right to murder?

When you're an attorney,
the M-word is murder.

Okay, yeah.
I was talking about marriage.

Oh, marriage.

Yeah. Well, I've definitely
thought about it.

But she hasn't
brought it up yet.

- Fantastic.
- Huh?

That hot rod is fantastic.

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay. Yeah.

Wow.

So, first holiday
with the family?

Yeah, well, technically,

I have to go back for
a meeting this afternoon, so,

I'm not sure if I'll be back
in time for dinner tomorrow.

- That's perfect!
- Huh?

That paint job
for that year, make, and model.

That's perfect.

Okay, cool.

Well, that's too bad
you gotta go, but...

you know,
gotta have your meetings.

Especially this meeting.

You know, if things go
the way I think they will,

we'll be talking
a lot more about the M-word.

The M-word is marriage,
this time, not murder.

- Yeah, I figured that.
- Yeah.

Ooh, now we're talking.

- [whistling]
- That is a beaut.

Bryce, isn't this your car?

Yeah, I didn't know where to
park, so I just came by here.

Yeah, that's...
Do you want me to pop the hood?

- Let's just leave that down.
- Okay.

Look, I, for one, am gonna be
incredibly sad to see you go.

Ah, you'll be fine without me.

Just tell them
one of your jokes.

Keen advice, Esquire.

My specialty. And I won't
even charge you for it.

Oh, my lucky day.

[Samantha]
$300 for a Christmas tree?

That's what I said.

Oh, you say that no matter
what something costs,

our home will look classy.

Be quite the presentation.

Not $300 classy.

Oh, Daddy, you know
this is a useless pursuit.

I know. But if I don't protest,

then the next thing
you know, it's 500.

Did someone summon me
to the kitchen table?

Oh yes,
we need you to write down

something
that you're thankful for.

Okay.

And this can
be anything I want?

Yeah.

Just a warning,
it will be read out loud

to the whole entire family.

Yeah. Let me get another
one of those, please.

Thank you.

Oh, what are you guys
doing over here?

Hold on...

A little puzzle action.
Watch this.

This one will be
a perfect fit there.

This one,
you're gonna want it there.

Corners almost done.

Son, we've been working on
this puzzle for over 15 minutes

and we haven't gotten
a single piece to fit.

I'm sorry.

No, don't be silly.
We're just...

we're wondering
how you're doing it.

Well, when I was a kid,
my dad used to make me solve

a giant puzzle that
was literally a black square

before I could go play
with my friends, so.

- You're lying.
- Scout's honor.

Hey, fellow scout here. Nice.

Yeah.

Charlie quit after Cub Scouts.

- [sighing]
- You gotta let that go, Dad.

Well, full disclosure,
I only made it to Tenderfoot.

Whoa, Tenderfoot.
That's impressive, huh?

That would have been something.

I am so sorry
I'm not the perfect son

that loves sleeping
in the freezing cold,

and not in this nice,
warm bed, Dad.

Is that what you want to hear?

That'd be nice. Yes.

Actually, for your information,
I went down to Troop 482

and I tried getting back in,
but they said, one,

I was way too old and two,
it wouldn't be appropriate.

It's what
a Tenderfoot would do.

I forgive you.

I love you, Dad.

Hey, how about you helping
us out with this puzzle?

Sure, let's do it.

No, Luke,
you need to come help us.

Yeah, this one is way harder.

Well, you know what?
I'll sit in the middle.

I'll help everybody.
How's that?

[phone ringing]

Scott.

Yeah.

Oh, that is fantastic,
thank you for doing that.

Will do, bye.

Was that Scott, your manager?

Yeah, he just hired Mrs.
Appletree to be his new secretary.

Mrs. Appletree
from the soup kitchen?

Yeah, isn't that cool?

Look at you,
changing people's lives.

Well, I'm just happy I could
be in a position to help.

Oh, that reminds me.

Any word from
the television producers?

[Luke] Actually, those were
the "fans" that wanted

to meet after the show,
and they want to have another

meeting about a possible
one hour comedy special

on one of the big
streaming networks,

which will probably
turn out to be nothing.

[Samantha] Are you kidding me?

First of all thanks for
withholding this exciting news!

And second, they'd be...

crazy not to sign you
to a deal right now.

[John] I agree with Sam.
You got real talent.

I mean, you could be on
the Jimmy... the show.

- [Linda] The what?
- The Jimmy, you know?

- I forget his last name.
- Jimmy Kimmel.

- No. No. The funny one.
- Uh, Jimmy... Conan.

[John] No, no, Jimmy.
Lip sync...

- Jimmy Fallon.
- Fallon. That's it.

You could
be on the Jimmy Fallon.

You'd be great on Fallon.

Well, thank you,
that means a lot.

Looks like you both are at
a crossroads in your lives.

Just like last time.

I'm going to go get
the Christmas decorations out.

Hey, we just
finished the puzzles.

- You really missed out.
- Both of them?

That was supposed
to last all weekend.

My bad.

Want some help?

That depends.

Did your dad blindfold you

and make you decorate
the whole house

and you're gonna finish
all this in five minutes?

Don't be ridiculous.

It's going to take me
at least 10. It's a big house.

[Luke] Thank you.

This is my favorite tradition.

Checking the Christmas lights
for broken bulbs?

No. Decorating for Christmas
Thanksgiving weekend.

Ah yes, much less weird.

How about you?

[Luke] Uh, actually,
this one is kind of weird.

But after Annie got married,
every year, my mom and I

would watch Groundhog Day to
kick off the Christmas season.

Oh yeah,
I remember you saying that.

Your mom was the best.

Yeah, she was.

Luke, I'm sorry, I wasn't
there for you when she passed.

Sam, you do not
have to apologize.

It was not your obligation.
We'd broken up.

Yeah,
but I should have been there.

You know, you're right, you are
the worst ex-girlfriend ever.

Remind me,
why Groundhog Day again?

Uh, it's a classic,

arguably one of the top five

greatest comedy films
of all time.

But it has nothing
to do with Christmas.

It's a whole different holiday.

I told you it was weird.

I mean, it is snowing.
I guess that's Christmassy.

Yeah, thanks
for softening the blow.

Who are you gonna
watch it with this year?

Annie?

It's not really her thing.
Plus, I've kind of given it up.

But it's a tradition.

You've got to
carry on your mom's memory.

It's kind of hard to explain.

Okay, I get it.

So how's your big
decision coming along?

- Any progress?
- Ugh, no.

It's like my mind is
rejecting the notion of

even thinking about it.

Okay, well, maybe I can help.

So what is the
one major argument

that makes you want
to sell your business?

I guess it's the unknown of

ever getting an offer
like this again.

And if I sell it at this price,

it really validates me as
a successful businesswoman.

Yeah, but who do
you need validation from?

You're killing it
with your business.

Anybody who pays
attention can see that.

[Samantha] But I guess there's
always this built-in insecurity

of being
a young female entrepreneur.

Okay, yeah,
we'll address that in a minute.

All right. What is it you love
most about your business?

I've built this amazing team.

And creating content
and even getting to see

our customers put on the pieces

and then their whole
countenance changes.

[sighs]

Sam, you should see
your face right now.

When you talk about
your business, you're glowing.

There's no question
what you need to do,

turn down the offer.

You love your business.

And don't ever
compare yourself to

any other entrepreneur,
male or female.

You're amazing.
You've always been amazing.

I've always known
you were gonna be a success.

And...

That's why I had
to get out of your way.

Anyways...

it's too bad
that Bryce, Esquire,

had to up
and leave so suddenly.

Yeah, I'm sure you're
really torn up about it.

I am. Who else is gonna
laugh at all my jokes?

I will.

Once they're funny.

Wow. Okay,
everybody's a comedian now.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

What am I doing,
we can't do this.

[Annie] Ah, come on!

So close!

Sam, I'm sorry.

That wasn't fair to you
or your lawyer friend.

I'm going to bed.

[sighs]

Capital job, Hudson.

[melodic classical
instrumental]

Hey sis, can I join you?

[Samantha] Of course.

So uh, almost kissed Luke, huh?

Wow. That news travelled fast.

Thank you.

I was hoping this week
I'd have some clarity

but I'm more
confused than ever.

Hmm.

Back in elementary school,
I remember my best friend,

Brian Vorkapich, asking me
which one I loved more:

Thundercats or G.I. Joes.

Obviously, it was like,
"How dare you ask me to choose

one over the other?
That's blasphemy."

Yeah.
What kind of friend is that?

Right?

But he would not stop
bugging me about it.

So for weeks,
I toiled,

trying to decide
which one I loved more.

- Weeks?
- [Charlie] I know, I know,

it wasn't enough time, but...

I was under a lot of pressure.

So I took my Thundercat toys.

Hid them away for a few days.

And then I did the same thing
with my G.I. Joe toys.

You know, to see
which one I would miss more.

And?

[Charlie] Well,
that was around the same time

Dad bought us a Nintendo, so...

I totally forgot
where I hid them.

Well, the point is
you have to ask yourself,

"Would you rather
be stuck with Lady Jaye

for the rest of your life?

Or Cheetara?"

I don't know
who either of those people are.

Well, neither is
a bad choice, but...

if I had to go with one,
I'd say...

Cheetara.

That's what I love
about you, Charlie.

You really know
how to simplify things.

You're welcome.

[laughing raucously]

Oh, Luke Hudson.

I know him!

- Hey, Dad.
- [loud clattering]

What'cha doing?

Don't scare me like that.

I know the feeling.

[John] Hey, couldn't sleep?

Today's the big day.

Yeah, that's right.
My fried turkey.

Everybody's pretty excited.

Yes, that is exciting.

But I meant today is the day

I have to give
the investors my answer.

I mean,
am I going to sell Jovie May?

Right. Right.

Oh, you're asking me?

Uh, yeah, well, I'm not...
I'm not too sure

you told me
what you were gonna do.

Maybe... you know what?
You probably did tell me

and then I don't...
I don't recall. Whoo.

Okay, this is
a little more pressure than

- I was hoping for this early.
- Easy, Dad.

- Okay.
- I was just thinking out loud.

Okay.

So, do you know
what you're gonna do?

I mean,
I know I love my business.

Every day I go
there and I feel like,

"This is what I should
be doing with my life."

Wow.

It seems like
you really love it,

but you're also torn.

So what's pulling at you from
the other side of the table?

The last few days
I've really seen

how much I've had to sacrifice
to get to where I am.

I have regrets.

Let me give you
a piece of advice, sweetie.

By selling your company,

it's not gonna change
anything from the past.

You're still going
to have those regrets.

But if you really
love something that much?

Hold on to it... fiercely.

You're a wise man, Dad.

Thanks.

Maybe somebody
should tell your mother,

that the way wouldn't
have to sneak around a dawn,

just to fry me up a turkey.

- I love you, Dad.
- I love you too, Sam.

All right, ready?

Annie, babe, I love you
but you're going down.

No, you're going down,
old timer.

- All right, let's do this...
- Thank you.

Hut.

- Come on!
- [yelling]

[Annie] Go, go, go, go!

- [cheering]
- Yeah!

That's what's up... Oh!

Why?

Pretty sure
I was in the end zone.

My bad.

Come on, everybody, get in.

All right, listen up. 'Kay.

Michael's gonna be
our secret weapon this time.

I'm gonna give him the ball.
Everybody else, block.

All right, on three.
Mac and cheesie.

One, two, three.
Mac and cheesie!

We got this, little bro.

[John] Ready. Hike.

[Annie] No.

- [grunts]
- Yeah.

Ah!

Ah! 'Kay, I deserve that.

- [John] Oh!
- Yeah!

Don't you think you're being
a little hard on him, Sam?

He's a big boy.
He can handle it.

Look, I saw you
go in for that kiss

just as much as he did.

That's not even
why I'm mad at him.

Well, why are you mad at him?

Because he made me want to.

♪

♪

[cheering]

[Linda] Yeah, Dad,
that's right!

[Annie] We could've done
better on that tie, though.

Hey, good game.

I mean,
we were all playing touch

and you were tackling and it
was a little scary to see

how much pleasure you got out
of hurting a full-sized man.

But other than that, good game.

Well, you're lucky
I went easy on you.

So are you done being mad at me

or you wanna get
a few more shots in?

I think you've had enough.

- [John] Luke!
- Charlie!

I need you for the,
you know the thing.

The thing?
I... I don't know the...

Go do the thing.

- [Luke] What's the thing?
- [John whispers] The thing.

- [Luke] Oh!
- Look, I don't care

what the professionals say,
as long as we are out here,

away from the garage,
I think everything is safe.

The one good thing
about getting older...

Okay, here we are!

What's with all
the sneaking around? I mean,

I'm guessing Mom
doesn't know about this.

Let's not change
the subject, son. Okay?

Let's check
the oil temperature.

[Luke] John, I don't want
to question your methods

but aren't we a little
too close to that bush?

[John] Don't be ridiculous.

As long as
you don't overfill the pot,

nothing to worry about.

Still a little ways away.

So Luke, my wife tells me
that she walked in

on something
interesting last night.

[Luke] Grandpa Joe shoving
dessert items down his pants?

That's not newsworthy anymore.
No, no, no, no.

I'm talking about you and
Samantha in the living room.

Wasn't any funny business
going on, was there?

I don't know what
he's talking about.

We're just taking out
Christmas decorations.

No, no, according to Annie,

you guys were
getting pretty close.

What...
what about the other guy?

Yeah, Luke.
What about the other guy?

Exactly. Which is why
there's nothing to talk about.

Okay, we're ready
for the turkey.

Oh, yeah.

Thank you. Very exciting.

[small explosion]

[flames roaring]

[extinguisher whooshing]

- Tenderfoot, my a...
- [John] All right!

Not a word about this
to your mother. All right?

We are all
in this together now.

I'm already in a secret
society with Grandpa Joe

and I try not to be in
more than one per family.

I don't think
he would let me out of his.

Good luck, guys.

[Charlie]
You get an A for effort, Dad.

Thanks.

Okay, who likes it well done?

Hey, where are the guys?

Oh, well, John is
secretly frying a turkey,

which I'm sure
will catch on fire.

Which is why I'm baking
another one right now.

Oh, so Sam,
is your boyfriend gonna

be back in time
for Thanksgiving dinner?

Oh, you mean lawyer boyfriend.

[Linda] Why are you
saying lawyer boyfriend?

Well, I just think
we should differentiate

between lawyer
boyfriend and, you know,

any other boyfriend
that she might have.

There's only one boyfriend
and he'll be here shortly.

Hmm.
Yeah, you could have fooled me.

I know what I saw.

First of all,
I'm disturbed by your lack

of shame in
your creepy gawking.

Second of all,
it's not what it looked like.

What what looked like?

Nothing. Nothing.

[Annie] Well,
I passed the family room

when I saw Samantha
and Luke getting pretty chummy.

- Really?
- No, not really.

Nothing happened.

He was just helping me
get the decorations out.

[Annie] Yeah, okay.

If there's decorations
that make you...

Embrace and your lips
practically touching...

Mistletoe.

Okay, besides mistletoe.

- Nothing happened.
- Did he kiss you?

- [gasps]
- [sighs]

Well, it looks like
Thanksgiving dinner

just got way more interesting.

You two need to stop it.

A love triangle,
at Thanksgiving!

Yes. That should be
the title of your movie.

What movie? What are
you guys talking about?

All the drama
and romance at the holidays.

It would make
a pretty good movie.

You're pathetic.

Don't pretend like
you wouldn't watch it.

[stutters]

That's not the point.

Grandma, what made you fall
in love with grandpa?

Ah. He's a big goofball
and a hopeless romantic.

That's what I love about him.

How about you, Mom?

Hm. I love how fiercely
loyal your father is.

You know,
I would just never question

his love and devotion to me.

[Peyton] How about you,
Aunt Samantha?

What first made you
fall in love?

I guess that he could
always make me laugh.

And I felt like every day

I was hanging out
with my best friend.

Well, I guess
that's what you get

when you date
the stand up comedian.

Bryce is
a stand up comedian, too?

No, that's not what I meant.
What I love about Bryce...

Sorry.

You answered the question.
Your turn is over.

Someone asked you about love
and you only thought of Luke.

- No take backs!
- All right.

I think we've tortured Sam
enough for one day.

- Let's give it a rest.
- It's all right, Mom.

You know what
I love about Bryce?

I don't have to worry
about him breaking my heart.

♪

[announcer] Great first
two plays by Detroit.

[Grandpa Joe] That number 11,
he's something else, isn't he?

Hey, you're not wrong.

He's got all day to
throw with that offensive line?

I wonder if
the Lion's players hate

or love that they have
to play every Thanksgiving.

Probably more concerned
with the fact they have to

play for the Lions.

When's the last time
they made the playoffs?

I have no idea.

Probably not since
Barry Sanders, right?

So, the 1900's?

You know,
if Whizzer White was playing,

it'd be a different story.

You know, he was a four sport
athlete in high school.

Yeah, we know, Dad.
You tell us every year.

Yeah, he could run circles
around that defense, I tell ya.

Nobody could do it
like Whizzer White.

- [doorbell ringing]
- I got it.

Yeah, but if
he's holding the jersey,

- then that's pass interference.
- Hello, Mr. Banks.

[John] Yeah, sure. Come on in.

- Yeah, look at that tie.
- [Bryce] Thanks.

All right.
So it's third down, right?

[Grandpa Joe] Here we go. Yeah.

[Luke]
Feel something good, here.

[announcer] Yes. Yes. Yes, yes.

- Oh!
- Woo!

Is this my Cowboys?

Oh, great. You're back already.

- No, this is the Lions.
- Oh, you guys are Lions fans?

- [chuckles]
- I pity you.

No.

I don't get it.

The Lions just scored.

But you guys aren't Lions fans.

Exactly.

Then why are
you cheering for the Lions?

Why is he asking
so many questions?

Okay, I think
they're watching the parade,

there in the kitchen.

Did you bring me my Twinkies?

Uh...

Look, we're cheering
for the Lions

because it's Thanksgiving.

You cheer for the Lions.

But what if you
don't like the Lions?

You're missing the point?
I mean, it's Thanksgiving.

You cheer for the Lions. It's
just... It's just what you do.

Oh, okay. Okay,
I got it. I got it.

Okay, yeah, I get it.

It's just that
they lose every year, though.

- He still doesn't get it.
- Not a lick.

Not a lick.

Sam, your friend is here.

If Whizzer White
was playing here,

we'd be winning
that turkey leg.

[Luke, John and Charlie]
We know...

Whizzer White.
I know that name.

He's infamous for one of
the worst plays

in NFL history, right?

What did you say?

Yeah. Didn't he, like,
run back 50 yards

to get away from the defense
and then fumble the ball

into the other team's end zone?

- [chuckling]
- [Grandpa Joe] That's it!

[Charlie] Oh, come on, man.

What are you doing?
I gave you all the signs.

So much for watching the game.

Please don't hurt me, sir.

You know,
sometimes you've got to give

an ignorant, young kid
a history lesson.

Whizzer White was a magician
on the football field,

he could do things
that would make the...

hair on your back tingle.

Did you say something bad
about Whizzer White?

- [grunts]
- That's a big no, no.

He's my grandpa's
childhood hero.

How was I supposed to know?

Did anything exciting happen
while I was gone?

Oh, the Lions are up.

- Nice.
- You too?

I mean, you got to cheer
for the Lions.

- It's Thanksgiving.
- Apparently.

Okay. Good luck with
the Whizzer trivia.

He's probably gonna test ya.

And he was forced
to go backwards 40 yards.

Not 50, like you said.

And I'll tell you what.

This is something no one wants
to talk about, except me.

That ball was greased.

Here we go.

Somebody on the defensive line

greased that ball
before that play.

And they could do that
in those days.

And, I'll tell you why.

Because they didn't
have those fancy cameras

they've got today.

Okay, it's time to
get ready for dinner!

- Hallelujah.
- Wait a minute.

I'm not done yet.

Sorry, grandpa, don't want
to disappoint the women.

Oh, well, all right.

I can start over
and we can, uh,

cover the whole thing
for the ladies.

They need to hear this, too.

Hey, guys, thanks for letting
me sit at the cool table.

I was worried
I'd be stuck with those old,

boring people over there.

No problem.

You want me to invite Samantha
to come sit with us?

Don't be so juvenile. Besides,

she has to sit next to
her lawyer friend.

Should I punch him again?

Yeah, we need some more footage
for our YouTube channel.

Luke. We have a seat
for you at the adult table.

Oh, that's fine. I don't
mind hanging with my buds.

No, don't be silly. Come on.

Sorry, guys, don't want to
get in trouble with the boss.

Ooh, baby, come to mama.

- Somebody order a turkey?
- [Samantha] Woah-ho-ho!

[exclaiming]

Uh, before we start on
this delicious meal,

as per Banks family tradition,

we have asked you to
write down something on

a piece of paper
that you're thankful for.

And I have all those
responses here in the jar.

I'm gonna
read them off one by one.

And then you have to guess
who wrote them. All right?

- Let's get to the food.
- I know we're going to eat.

Don't worry, Charlie.
All right, first one.

"I am thankful for... Whizzer."

Oh, Dad.

What?

That can be anybody.

I gave a very
compelling argument

about that just
a few minutes ago.

[John] All right, next one.

"I am thankful for low
carbon emission vehicles,

lawsuits, work out polos
and gluten free cookies."

Awesome.

Literally hate every single
one of those things.

If I would
have been here for this,

that would have been mine.

I went ahead and filled
that one out for you, buddy.

You get me, bro.

- [John] Okay.
- "Samantha."

Yeah.

No, it actually it
just says, "Samantha."

Oh, well, I guess someone
is thankful for Samantha.

Uh, actually, that's what
I would have put down, right?

I think it was Luke.

- Definitely Luke.
- Are you serious?

Why would you think
it was Luke?

Uh... What?

Yeah, Charlie, why
would you think it was Luke?

Don't look at me.

That was mine.

I just look up to you so much,
Aunt Samantha.

[Linda] Aww. She's so good.

[cooing and murmuring]

[Samantha] You are so sweet.

- [Peyton] You're the best Aunt.
- You're the best niece.

I love you so much.
Uh, maybe we should eat, dad.

Okay, but seriously,
why did you think it was Luke?

Yeah. Charlie,
what were you thinking?

I'm sorry. That's sweet.

Okay.

Everyone, I just want to say
how thankful I am to the Lord

that the people
that I love most

are here with us
to celebrate Thanksgiving.

We are truly a blessed family.

We have so much
to be thankful for.

Here, here.

- Here, here.
- [Annie] Woo!

[John] Cheers.

Okay, let's say grace.

Dear Lord, in heaven.

Thank you for this
wonderful bounty

and the many blessings
you have given us.

We are so thankful
to be together as a family.

In Jesus name. Amen.

[all] Amen.

[John] All right, now...

Let's eat!

[Linda] Yeah!

- I want your pie.
- Dessert is later, dad.

- Yeah, that's what I want.
- This is the salad plate, hun.

Oh, sorry.

Yes, yes. Yes, yes.
One, one more of those.

And then he runs back.
He runs all the way around...

- [Bryce] Oh, yes.
- [Charlie] Whoa.

Whoo, slippery.

Oh, you have to try
some on my mom's rolls.

They are melt in your mouth,
like butter good.

Honey. You know
I'm not eating any carbs.

Not even on Thanksgiving?

[Luke] Fantastic.
That means more for me.

Mm. Linda, have I just died
and gone to heaven?

These rolls are amazing.

You know, if things
don't work out with John,

- I'm still single.
- Oh, Luke,

you're gonna make me blush.

Luke, are
you hitting on my mom?

[Luke] Absolutely.
Have you tried the rolls?

Fair point. Hey.
Can you pass those down.

So, Bryce, is your family
together for Thanksgiving?

Um...

Actually, I don't know.

It's been a while since
we had a Thanksgiving together.

Do you not like your family?

- [Samantha] Charlie?
- No, it's fine.

We're a family full of lawyers,
so you can imagine.

[Linda]
That's enough gravy, Dad.

You know what the doctor said.

If I can't enjoy
a good meal at Thanksgiving,

what's the point
in being alive?

If I drop dead
eating this delicious meal,

I'll die a happy man.

Fine. Have it your way.

- Really?
- No, not really.

- Give me the gravy.
- So, I saw in the news

that people are already, like,

lining way out the door
for Black Friday sales.

What? Black Friday
now moved to Thursday?

Come on.

How about a little
respect for the holiday?

You know, I wish they would get
rid of Black Friday altogether.

I mean, there's no
discount in the world

worth being around
all those crazy people.

Yes. Seriously.
Who shops anymore?

I buy everything online.

Look, we're talking
about actual real shopping.

Not Magic: The Gathering cards.

You are so hot right now,
say it again.

Magic: The Gathering cards.

- Oh, boy.
- You guys are so cute.

[Linda] Listen,
I'm a shopper who loves

a good sale as much as anyone.

But I have to agree
with Luke on this.

Why can't families
just spend time together?

You know,
enjoy the autumn leaves.

[Grandpa Joe] Yeah.
Yeah, absolutely. Right.

[Annie] Can you hand me a bowl?

[slow, classical instrumental]

[Charlie] Hey, man,
everything okay?

Oh, yeah.

Really? Because you...

looked like
a miserable cuss back here.

I dunno.
You ever feel like maybe

you missed
your chance on something?

[Charlie] Why?
Do you miss something?

I don't know. I just feel like

maybe my time with Samantha
might have passed.

And should have made
different decisions.

You know, back when
Annie and I were dating,

we came to a crossroads
in our relationship.

We were this
close to parting ways.

What happened?

Well, as you may know,

I'm a huge fan of
the original Star Wars saga...

but Annie likes
the prequels better.

That's right. Ouch.

Yeah, seriously, I know.

So naturally, I had to wonder,
"Could I be with someone who

thinks so differently from me
on something so important?"

Yeah. What'd you end up doing?

Well, in the end, I looked
at her and thought to myself,

"Man, she is smoking hot,
super smart,

and,
for some odd reason, into me,"

I didn't want
to screw that up, so...

I proposed to her the next day.

The rest is history.

Plus, we both
equally hate the new films.

Well, thank you for
sharing that story with me.

It was
an entertaining anecdote.

I'm not exactly sure how it
applies to my situation, but,

something I did
not know about my sister.

No problem.

But seriously, like,
I can't speak for Sam

but I can tell you what I see...
Or what I don't see,

which is an engagement
ring on her finger.

So there might be
a little bit of tim...

Oh, Ooh. Ooh, scratch that.

[groans]

Good luck with that.

I'm gonna go congratulate her.

I'll try to... No, sorry.

- [chuckles]
- What's goin' on?

[sighs]

Woah, when did you get here?

Don't worry about that.

Ah, that'll never stick.

She's not in love with him. I
can tell by looking in her eyes.

You think?

Yeah.

That's the funny
thing about love.

You know, sometimes,

everybody else knows but you.

She just needs a little nudge.
That's all.

Thank you, Grandpa Joe.

Remind me
I owe you a cookie, okay?

Okay.

Now what I need from you
is a big distraction...

Pie time.

Ugh, this looks delicious.

Good job, hon.

- [Linda] Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Bryce Jones, Esquire.

Oh. Mm hmm.
I need to take this.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Oh, hey,
did you hear I'm engaged?

Yeah, I know.

Hey, best man?

That would be something.

So I uh, just wanted
to say congratulations.

That seemed to
come out of the blue.

Were you surprised?

- You could say that.
- Yeah...

Me too.

All right, so the money is out
of escrow and into the account?

Perfect. Yes, that is exactly
what I needed to hear.

All right.
You're the best, man.

We'll talk soon. Okay, bye.

[Bryce clears throat]

Everyone,
I have an announcement to make.

[John] Yup.
We know you're engaged.

Come on in. Get some pie.

It's not that. Samantha.

The meeting
I had to go to yesterday

was actually
with the investors.

And I know you were
super torn on what to do, so...

I went and negotiated
on your behalf.

And I'm super excited to say
that I was able to negotiate

an additional 10%
on top of the initial offer.

And I just
confirmed that the money

- is in your account.
- [chuckles]

[staggered clapping]

Samantha Jones, Esquire,
everyone.

Wow.

Guess she couldn't
contain her excitement.

Try again, Esquire.

You had no right to do that.

[sighs]

Shortest engagement ever.

Charlie. Bad.

You think just because
I gave you power of attorney,

that you could make
this decision

- without even consulting me?
- Well, frankly,

I thought you'd be relieved.

You know, I could tell
you wanted the decision

taken out of your hands
and made for you.

And I thought
an additional $1.5 million

would help ease your concerns.

- So, yeah.
- It was my decision.

And I'm not selling Jovie May.
I'm keeping my business.

Well, that's going
to be a problem

because the contract was final.

All right.
There's no way to undo it.

Look, this is for the best,
all right.

And Luke agrees.

In fact, me selling
the business was his idea.

Wait, what?

Don't worry about it. Look...

we're about to start
our lives together, okay?

And now you have the time
and means to support me as...

my career advances.

I don't even know
what to say to that.

[sighs]

Actually, I do.

This does not
look good for Esquire.

[Linda] I just want
what's best for Samantha.

[jazz instrumental]

Look, I know this was
a big decision to make

but once you take a look
at your bank account,

you're going to feel
a lot better about things.

Wow, you really
only care about money.

You probably only proposed
to me because of my net worth.

- Come on.
- Honestly,

until today,
you always made me feel safe.

I can't marry you

because...

I don't love you.

So, that's it?

You're just gonna walk away?

$1.5 million, Samantha!

[sighs]

[low chattering]

I know you guys were watching.

[Annie] Sam, I'm so sorry.

[Charlie] He was a tool,
anyway, okay?

They still say tool, right?

Ah, it feels right.

Come on over
and have a piece of pie.

Um, where's
the other pumpkin pie?

Grandpa may have walked off
with it while you guys

- were looking out the window?
- What?

Dad?

Look, Sam, I know this is
a time sensitive issue

but I have a really good
entertainment attorney

and they can help get you
out of airtight contracts.

So, should I call?

I think you've done enough.

Bryce told me
this was your idea.

- What?
- How dare you sit here

and tell me
I should keep my business

and then tell him to sell it
right from underneath me?

Sam, I would never do that.

You should go too.

This is
a really big misunderstanding.

I got calls to make.

Wow. That Bryce...

he's a real tool, am I right?

Charlie?

Hmm. Okay.

I would love to stay
and have pie with you guys,

but I just realized
I need to leave immediately.

So, you guys
go ahead without me.

I'll check on Grandpa Joe.

[sighing heavily]

[piano instrumental]

John! Linda, get in here!

Grandpa Joe!

♪

Look Samantha, I know you don't
want to talk to me right now,

but there's something
I need to tell you.

I never told Bryce
to sell your company.

I made a joke about it
because I thought

it'd make you want
to break up with him.

I mean, I made it clear
that it was a terrible idea.

And, uh, I guess
that idiot didn't listen.

I am so sorry.

And that's not all.

I came to spend time
with your family this weekend

so I could have
a second chance with you.

Walking away from you
was the biggest mistake

of my entire life.

I want my do over.

We belong together.

[doctor] Mr. and Mrs. Banks?

I can't do this right now.

So we ran a lot of tests.
Everything came out just fine.

Your dad's gonna be just fine.

- When can we see him?
- Right now.

He was actually just asking me
where the cafeteria was.

I think he's looking for
some pumpkin pie.

What?

♪

♪

Where do you think
you're going?

Someone that looked
a lot like you told me

I should probably leave.

- Is that right?
- [Luke] Yeah.

Look, because of one of
my stupid jokes,

you lost your business.

I feel horrible.

Listen, I'm going to
keep fighting for Jovie May.

When Bryce sold it,
it felt like

I was losing a family member.

But then Grandpa Joe
went to the emergency room

and it felt so much worse.

You dropped this.

"I'm thankful
for that day at Lulus

and every day after
that I spent with Sam."

"Even if I lost her,
it was worth it."

That would have been awkward
at the dinner table.

Yeah, that's uh,
why I snuck it out.

It reminds me of
something my dad said.

He said,
"If you love something,

you hold on to it, fiercely."

You broke up with me
but I didn't fight for you.

And I want to fight for us,
for our future, for our dreams.

I love you, Luke Hudson.

And whatever
our future holds, I...

I never stopped loving you.

[Annie gasps]
I knew it!

[kids] ♪ Luke and Samantha,
sitting in a tree ♪

- [Peyton] So juvenile.
- Dude, Luke.

Still my sister, though.

Listen, I tried to stop them

but they wouldn't
wait any longer.

I just want to make sure there's
no funny business going on.

- Grandpa Joe?
- [John] Yeah, he's okay.

I have no regrets.

I'm so happy.
I'm so, so, so, so happy.

I have a great idea.
We should watch Groundhog Day.

- With pumpkin pie.
- Of course.

[Annie] Ow-ow.

- Is your family's still there?
- Yes.

They're so weird.

[enchanting
classical instrumental]

♪

♪

[big band instrumental]

♪

♪

Hold on.

Sorry. Sorry!

[panting]

[gasps] Score.

Oh my gosh, oh my gosh.

Oh.

No way.

Oh.

Oh, so fresh.

This is amazing. Cheetara.

So that's why
you call me Cheetara?

[Charlie] Uh...

♪

♪ Remember when you told me ♪

♪ That we should say goodbye ♪

♪ My heart crashed
right into the ground ♪

♪ When you said
that I should fly ♪

♪ I never really wanted,
to see your face again ♪

♪ Like a slap across my cheek ♪

♪ When you said
we'd still be friends ♪

♪ This wasn't a movie,
no kissin' in the rain ♪

♪ No love song playin',
no runnin' after my plane ♪

♪ And you just stood there ♪

♪ While you watched
me get away ♪

♪ And I didn't know
what to say ♪

♪ Ain't that the
funny thing about love ♪

♪ Changes like the weather ♪

♪ Blowin' 'round
like a feather, baby ♪

♪ That's the funny
thing about love ♪

♪ Swim like a duck,
and you curse the sky above ♪

♪ Yeah
Ain't it funny? ♪

♪ It ain't funny at all ♪

♪ At all
Ooh-oh-ooh-oh ♪

♪ Ain't it funny? ♪

♪ It ain't funny at all ♪

♪ At all
Mm-mm-mm ♪

♪ With you it's a battlefield ♪

♪ My heart, it never healed ♪

♪ I tried my luck
I found a man ♪

♪ I prayed that it was real ♪

♪ And then I saw your face ♪

♪ And it couldn't
hold onto my shield ♪

♪ But my guard
fell right to the ground ♪

♪ Afraid of what I feel ♪

♪ This wasn't a movie,
no kissin' in the rain ♪

♪ No love song playin'
No runnin' after my plane ♪

♪ Now you stand here ♪

♪ And you want me
to have to stay ♪

♪ And I don't
know what to say ♪

♪ Ain't that the
funny thing about love ♪

♪ Changes like the weather ♪

♪ Blowin' 'round
like a feather, baby ♪

♪ That's the funny
thing about love ♪

♪ Swim like a duck ♪

♪ And you curse the sky above ♪

♪ Yeah, ain't it funny
It ain't funny at all ♪

♪ At all
Ooh-oh-oh ♪

♪ Ain't it funny?
It ain't funny at all ♪

♪ At all
Mm-mm-mm ♪

♪ You want me back so fast
So fast ♪

♪ A rocky past, from the past
The past ♪

♪ Don't want to leave I guess ♪

♪ As the girl
that just won't stay ♪

♪ But I can't deny
we were made to last ♪

♪ Ain't that the
funny thing about love ♪

♪ Changes like the weather ♪

♪ Blowin' 'round
like a feather, baby ♪

♪ That's the funny
thing about love ♪

♪ Swim like a duck ♪

♪ And you curse the sky above ♪

♪ Yeah, ain't it funny
It ain't funny at all ♪

♪ At all
Ooh-oh-oh ♪

♪ Ain't it funny?
It ain't funny at all ♪

♪ At all
Mm-mm-mm ♪

♪ Ain't that the funny
thing about love ♪

♪ Changes like the weather ♪

♪ Blowin' 'round like
a feather, baby... ♪

♪

♪

[Recording of
Luke's voice plays]

[chuckling]

Is that Luke Hudson?
He's hilarious.

Yeah,
he's actually my best friend.

You know if you wanted, I could
probably get you tickets to his show.

Are you kidding me?

- Yes!
- Yeah?

Yeah.

Cool.