RIP-FIXES-SYNC by VaVooM
Legend has it that the very first candy cane
was created one Christmas by a choir master
to help keep the children occupied during Christmas mass.
The choir master curved the candy into a hook,
which was meant to represent
the handle of the staff of the shepherd.
My grandma Carol loved that story,
and it inspired her to make
the greatest candy canes in the world.
I can't believe the board is doing this to me.
The Empire Corporate Recovery from New York?
Apparently they're quite good.
It's just another cost we don't need.
The board is probably just concerned
about the future of the company.
But I'm the new CEO.
I'm concerned with the future of the company.
I know Merry & Bright hasn't turned
a profit these last couple years but I am really...
I'm venting aren't I?
Am I venting?
A smidge.
- Okay. - Mini candy cane?
Yes.
Thank you.
You know let's, let's just talk about something else.
How are things with you and Pete?
He keeps dropping hints
that something big is in the works.
Hints?
You know.
Sophie!
Okay, not hints.
It's more of a feeling.
I mean, we've been together for three years
and Christmas is the perfect time to get engaged.
Oh, Cate I'm, I'm sorry, I forgot.
Don't worry, that's ancient history.
I'm happy for you.
This calls for a toast.
Try the mint deluxe.
Cheers.
A candy cane company?
You want me to do corporate recovery
for a candy cane company?
The Merry & Bright Candy Cane Company to be specific.
I just finished working with Bermax Food Enterprises.
Yes, and Royce Rutherford was very happy with your work
and he's a hard man to please.
I consult for major corporations.
I realize that working with
a smaller company isn't what you're used to
but this came across my desk, Gabe.
The board reached out to us.
They think that they're in trouble.
Now, this is a unique situation
and it requires a unique talent.
Oh, flattery?
You're bringing out all the big tools.
Merry & Bright reminds me of what we used to do.
Working with smaller independent companies helping
them achieve their goals.
Can they afford us?
Well, I think we'll work something out.
It's almost two weeks until Christmas.
Aren't they winding things down?
It's the Christmas season at a candy cane factory, Gabe.
I would say things are winding up.
It's the perfect time to go.
Now, after your two weeks I'll need you
to submit a preliminary report.
We'll take it up in the new year and see where we stand.
And if you're feeling the holiday itch,
I hear that the Christmas season
in Britewell is quite lovely.
I don't even know where Britewell is.
Ohio.
Fine.
Great, I'll give them a call
and tell them that you're on your way,
and if you finish that report sooner rather than later,
maybe you'll finally make it
to one of our Christmas parties.
Merry Christmas.
Yeah, I've always had that effect on people.
They like me, I don't know why.
They just do.
So, my mom said that you used to live in San Jose.
You know I went to Stanford.
Yeah, Fresno State here.
Yeah, football.
A Bulldog.
Yeah, through and through.
I was actually on the badminton team.
You know we won the...
That's the one with the birdie?
Yeah, right, the one with the birdie.
Excuse me?
You know, I don't understand why she doesn't see me.
I don't know, looks like you two aren't connecting.
Yeah, I guess not.
Yeah.
It's quite a tradition that you're starting Cate.
Making chocolates for every single employee.
I forgot how much I love doin' it.
And you know, when's the last time
you and me made chocolate together, like 10 years?
Always leave 'em with something sweet.
Yeah, that's what your grandmother taught us.
How was your date Cate?
Nice rhyme, mom.
Yeah, it's the school teacher in me.
Well it was it was good.
Really?
Yeah, if good means excruciating.
Oh no.
Jeffrey seemed like such a nice fellow.
Mom, I love you, but please stop setting
me up with people okay?
There's, there's another one coming?
Well, it's Bernice's son, Gary.
He's from Akron and he's staying
all week at the Britewell Inn.
He's here for a conference.
Mom...
- And so I thought that... - Mom, mom, please.
I just need to figure some things out for myself, okay?
I'm just not ready to...
You're not ready to date after Josh, I understand.
And I'm really busy.
I thought that getting out there might be
just a nice distraction for you.
You know I'm thinking about getting a dog.
Yes. That's what you were saying.
It might be nice to have a little companion
that just doesn't talk about himself.
Well you can't really have
a conversation with a dog, can you?
They leave fur everywhere,
chew up shoes, yapping at all hours.
And I might like that.
Well, what do I know?
I've never had a dog.
Remember that adorable scruffy little mix
at the rescue shelter I was telling you about?
Yeah, I stopped by after work.
He was gone.
I'm sorry honey.
Well, I guess it was just a matter of time.
I'm sure he found a nice home.
Anyway, good things come to those who wait.
You never know what might be just right around the corner.
Let me guess, Gary from Akron?
You'll see.
Let's make sure we have an understanding.
This is my house, my rules,
and you are a guest here until Christmas Eve
when I bring you to Cate.
I don't want any trouble.
No yapping.
What did I just say?
Sorry about that, I was just pluggin' in my monitor.
Good morning Sir, my name's Pete.
How can I help you today?
Good morning, Pete.
Gabe Carter, I'm supposed to be checking
in this evening but I'd like to do that now if possible.
Yes just a second.
Did you get my message?
Here we are.
I like to get in town a little early, you know?
Get a sense of the place I'm gonna spend some time in.
Not a problem at all Mr. Carter.
So what's your sense of our little town so far?
It's, Britewell.
Sure is.
How long's your stay?
As short as possible.
What's that?
Nothing.
Well, it says here you're in for a week,
with the option for two.
Well if you're here for the holidays
we have our annual Christmas Jubilee on December 24th.
Christmas Eve.
It's a tradition here in Britewell.
The Jubilee, not Christmas Eve.
I mean Christmas Eve is a tradition too,
but it's kind of a tradition everywhere, so.
Yeah, I'll be long gone before then.
Hey Pete.
Hi Cate.
- Take out. - Take out order, right.
Sorry, end of my shift, you're pickin' up your dinner.
Got it, be right back.
Okay.
Cate, Cate Merriweather.
Yes?
I saw a picture of you.
You did?
Yeah, on your company website.
I see.
I'm your guy.
You seem surprised.
I thought you knew I was coming.
Right.
Yeah, my mom told me about this.
Well, I don't mean to sound bold
but what if I told you your problems are over?
And what if I told you I'm just not interested?
Look, I get it.
You think that this is a waste
of time and in some ways I agree.
You do?
Well I was told I'm your last chance
to turn this ship around.
Excuse me?
Look, I came all the way here.
At the very least we can go for a nice dinner.
Thanks but I already ate.
Hey, here's your dinner Cate.
Perfect, thank you.
We can go for a coffee in the morning?
Or a smoothie.
Do you prefer smoothies?
Look, I really don't know how much clearer
I can make this but we are not going on a date.
So, lovely to meet you, have a nice night.
A date?
And merry Christmas.
I'm not here to ask you on a date.
Aren't you from Akron?
New York.
Gary?
Gabe.
Gabe Carter.
Empire...
Corporate Recovery.
Hi.
Cate Merriweather.
Nice to meet you.
Right.
Yeah.
Just...
I feel so silly.
I had no idea you were with Empire.
It's okay, we know who we are now and why we're here.
Although, I'm not sure how you can help.
It wasn't my idea for you to come here.
Well, it wasn't mine either.
Think of me as your advisor.
That's some big candy canes.
Well, we do make Britewell
the candy cane capital of the world.
So I hear.
And with the last two weeks
before Christmas it's our busiest time.
Plus, December 26th is a big day for us as well.
The day after Christmas?
It's National Candy Cane Day.
I had no idea.
Well, now you do.
I'm more of a National Pancake Day kinda guy.
So, what makes Merry & Bright viable?
Well, our business model's
been the same from the beginning.
We're a seasonal company so,
our busiest time's August through December
and most of our business comes
from contracts with regional and national distributors.
Just takin' notes.
I have some new ideas too but,
these days I'm busy just trying to keep the place running.
As I'm sure you've heard it's my first year here as CEO.
I had to take over for my Grandma Carol
who ran the place for 50 years.
You had to take over?
So this, this wasn't your idea?
Why don't we try some product?
Here you go.
Where's yours?
I do plenty of taste testing.
I'm fine.
Let's get right to the point.
You're paying more for sugar on average.
Why?
Well, we've used the same farm for over 40 years.
I figure if it's not broken...
I guess that's my job to tell you that or not right?
Yeah, I think we're just fine in the sugar department.
Okay.
How 'bout your work force?
Well we employ about 40
to 60 people depending on the time of...
Another way to save costs is to...
Wait, wait, what?
Lay offs?
Cut backs?
It's an option.
Last resort but it's an option.
I think we're good.
Listen, Cate,
- I don't mean to... - Gabe, look,
I'm just getting my feet wet around here, okay?
I haven't had a chance to put my stamp on anything
and no offense but I don't really need you here right now.
Well no offense back but
I don't really wanna be here either,
but it's my job and it looks like we're stuck together.
Look, I have meetings the rest of the day so
why don't we talk tomorrow?
Please, feel free to take a look around.
I just don't think it's a good idea, him being here.
What's wrong with it?
He's suggesting things.
To improve the company?
Well, yes.
To help us out?
Yes.
And that's not a good idea?
He thinks our sugar prices are too high,
that we should be getting it cheaper.
- What's wrong with that? - Nothing.
You know, Grandma Carol was loyal
to our sugar producers for decades.
And he's already talking cutbacks.
So, you don't wanna lay anybody off
and you don't wanna buy cheaper ingredients?
No.
I mean, I would prefer to consolidate
our departments more efficiently.
You know, maybe source some of our ingredients a little...
Maybe he's got some good points.
I just wanna see Merry & Bright
get back to its full potential.
We all do.
Maybe you could use a little extra help.
Well, we did get off on the wrong foot.
And maybe, maybe I should give him the benefit of the doubt.
It can't hurt.
I bet he wants to believe in this company as much as you do.
Yeah.
All right.
Let's go find him.
I'll introduce you.
Maybe while he's here we
can introduce him to the community,
get to know some of the people, see the town.
I think he'd actually really like it.
It's a waste of time.
This place is like a giant snow globe.
Live living in a slow time bubble.
Sara, the whole business model is a dinosaur.
And Cate.
There's like, there's talkin' to a wall,
and then there's talking to a brick wall.
This might be an untenable situation.
I might have to rethink everything.
Gabe, you're my number one recovery expert.
I know.
The man with the Midas touch.
Even Midas would have a tough time in Britewell.
Rule number one in this business
is you can't fix what somebody doesn't want you to fix.
Well then your day one report should be interesting.
I'm looking forward to it.
It's gonna be a lotta blank pages.
Gabe, I know you don't wanna be there.
I can feel that eye roll through the phone.
You don't think a candy cane company is worth your time,
but you might just surprise yourself.
You never know what you might discover.
Oh, it's a lovely tree this year, huh?
Cate?
I said the tree's really nice this year.
Oh, yeah.
It's very festive.
Too many candy canes?
They are my life now.
I guess I should get used to 'em, right?
Yeah, I know you wanted to do other things,
but you made grandma's wish to keep
the business in the family possible
and I know how proud she'd be of you.
What do you think of the star?
Did your dad give you the star?
I called him last night.
It's very nice.
Yeah.
I also brought some of grandma's ornaments.
I remember this one.
Gotta go.
Well is everything okay?
Yeah, yes.
I just, I have an event.
I have an appointment.
At this hour?
Yes.
Jennifer is stopping by.
She's picking up a fruitcake, a Christmas fruitcake.
You made a Christmas fruitcake?
You don't even like fruitcake.
Well, I'm turnin' over a new leaf.
A fruitcake leaf?
Yeah, exactly.
Gotta go, bye.
I didn't forget about you.
Don't worry your furry little head.
You are excited.
Loud, but excited.
Here's your treat.
Don't expect that all the time mind you.
It's just certain times.
Special times.
This is so, different for me, you know?
Havin' someone else in the house, and don't get any ideas.
Been on my own for five years and I like it fine.
Well, I'll go have my dinner now.
Comin'?
Hey, it's Pete.
Is Sam from IT available?
I think I crashed.
Hi.
Just a second.
Yeah can you get 'em to call me when he has a chance please?
Thank you.
Hey, what's up?
- You called to see me. - Yes, I did.
Sophie I have to talk to you about something.
It's important.
Okay.
Is Gabe stopping by the factory today?
Yeah.
Lookin' forward to it.
Like dental surgery.
Depends on the dentist.
Hey can I talk to you for a second?
Yeah.
I noticed Pete's been online shopping for mountain bikes.
He left his laptop open.
Okay.
I think it's a Christmas gift for me.
Well, that's great.
You love biking.
Well, that's true but, I'm... why is he getting me
a big gift when I'd be happy
with the tiniest little...
Remember?
Christmas is the best time.
Well, why don't you just talk to him?
You mean, tell him I want him to propose?
I can't do that.
No.
No just, I don't know, feel things out.
See if you're both in the same head space.
I think he wants to.
I've tried to bring it up with him but he just changes the subject.
Maybe he's just nervous.
Maybe.
I wanna talk to him about it
but at the same time I need this to come from him, right?
Do you want me to talk to him?
I mean, I'd be happy to.
Would you?
- Yeah. - I mean, not to put
any pressure on him or anything.
No, no, no, no.
Of course not.
I'll just see how he's feeling.
I'll find a time to talk to him.
That would be great.
No problem.
Good morning ladies.
A little hot chocolate to start your day.
Thank you.
Thanks.
Hey, I wanted to put some candy canes
in there but I didn't know where to find any.
Well, shall we get back to it?
Yeah.
Yeah, right this way.
Depends on the dentist.
You have a dentist appointment?
No.
Okay, let's talk about your company's strengths.
Yeah.
Gabe before we get started,
we got off on the wrong foot the other day,
and the day before that.
So, for the next few days or however long you're here
I'd like to get on the right one.
I'd like that very much.
Great.
So, low employee turnover.
That's a really good sign.
Yeah, I'm really proud of that.
We're a big family here at Merry & Bright.
Big family that loves makin' candy canes.
That's right.
Candy cane capital of the world.
Oh, you remembered.
Well, it's hard to miss.
Right.
Christmas is a big deal in this town.
I'm sensing that.
So you spend your Christmases in New York I assume?
I don't really know where I'll be honestly.
Isn't New York home?
Yes, but I basically live out of a suitcase.
On the downside I travel a lot over Christmas
and miss out on a lot of festivities
so I really don't know where I'll ever be.
You know, a few times I've even, you know what we should,
we should be talkin' about business.
Establishing rapport is the key
to any successful business relationship.
Fair enough.
I was gonna say that I've even
spent Christmas Day at the airport.
On purpose?
Nothing says Christmas
like moving sidewalks and luggage carousels.
But you know what?
I love what I do.
But everybody needs a home base.
One day.
So, given your resistance
to cutting costs in certain areas...
Have I been resistant?
Another recommendation would be
to generate alternative product ideas.
Another way to cut costs is to increase potential profit.
So, thank you for sending me this market research report.
I hired a marketing firm when I first got here.
Just to get a clearer idea of where we stood.
That's smart. So national survey.
85% recognized the Merry & Bright brand name.
So, strong brand recognition.
That's, that's good.
98% would try another candy that you produced.
Cate this... this is huge.
Do you guys have any other products in your lineup?
I might.
What is it, a secret?
Well, if I told you I might have to give you one.
Deal.
Here you go.
What are these?
Barber Poles.
They're a replica of the original peppermint stick candy
that was invented in 1837.
It's inspiration for what we know today as the candy cane.
Candy cane without the hook.
Yeah.
We stated making them as a nostalgic treat
specifically for the Christmas Jubilee.
What is that?
Well, it's our big Christmas event here in town.
You probably won't be here for it
but there's food and dancing.
The whole community really comes together.
In fact, the Britewell Christmas season kicks off
tonight with the tree lighting at the Old Mill.
I get to push the button. It's my second time.
Sounds like an honor.
It is.
Does Merry & Bright make any other types of candy?
Carol was a very strong willed woman.
Translation, stubborn?
She knew what worked and she stuck with it.
Look, I've consulted for some of the biggest candy
and chocolate companies in the country,
and it all boils down to this.
Merry & Bright can no longer exist off of candy canes alone,
with or without the hooks.
Gabe, of course I've thought about expanding
the product line since I've been here.
So then what are you waiting for?
Waiting?
I've only been here a year.
And?
And these things take time.
My main focus has been getting
- the company back on track. - You know the candy market's
overcrowded.
- While also respecting... - And so is changing.
...my family's methods
- and traditions. - You either change
with it or you...
Right.
Especially since we have a dinosaur business model.
It's hard living in a snow globe though,
you know, it's a slow time bubble.
You overheard me.
Yeah, it's like talkin' to a brick wall.
I was frustrated.
I didn't mean any of that.
I'm sorry.
It's okay.
I know we have to change.
Diversity of product is one option.
Alternative confections like, chocolate.
Chocolate?
I'm just tossing out ideas, you know?
Exploring options together.
Can I show you something?
Well, what do you think?
This reminds me of Santa's workshop,
or my favorite toy store in New York.
I like to come in here when
I've had a rough day at work, you know?
Reminds me of why I'm doing what I'm doing.
I also like to end all the public tours in here.
You do tours?
Yeah, I do.
My Grandma Carol started to do 'em
and it's a tradition I like to keep alive.
That's her?
Yep.
She looks sweet,
with a no nonsense business side.
You can tell a lot about her from a photo.
I'm very familiar with that type.
Not sure how she'd feel about Empire though.
Well, I hope she'd approve.
We're just tryin' to help.
You know I got my MBA in California
and I was actually working at a big marketing firm
in Sacramento when I got the call about my grandma.
It's honestly not what I thought I'd be doing.
Life happens when you least expect it.
Yeah.
Well I have a lot of meetings this afternoon so
you've given me a lot to think about.
But I'm gonna go.
I'll see you later.
Yeah.
You know, I was gonna ask, are you
planning on going to the Christmas tree lighting later or?
- I mean, you're probably busy. - Right.
- I'm sure. - Yeah I don't,
I have a lotta work I gotta catch up on.
Yeah, of course.
I'll see you later.
See ya, see ya later.
I'll be back soon.
It's just the tree lighting.
Takes five seconds.
Don't be difficult.
You have your toys.
You have your treats, you have your water, you'll be fine.
Here we go.
We are just gonna hang out over here on the fringes.
All right, this'll be fun.
It's your first tree lighting.
Can you see?
Okay.
But you know what?
Let's go back down. Let's go back down.
Let's go on back.
We're gonna hide.
Now get in the carrier.
Please welcome Cate Merriweather.
Hey everyone.
I am so excited and honored to get
to push the button a second time.
It's so great to see everyone
here on such a beautiful night.
So, are we ready to light the tree?
Yeah!
All right, ready?
One,
two,
three...
What happened?
- Hey, what's goin' on? - Wait!
Gabe!
Come up here, you do it.
Hey!
Come on Gabe.
Oh, no.
Gabe Carter everyone.
Come on Gabe!
Oh no.
Guys I'm not, I'm not gonna go up and...
Come on, go, go!
All right, all right, all right.
Okay guys.
Ready?
All right, let's try this again.
One,
two,
three.
Well done.
That's pretty nice.
And this is the booth we sponsor every year.
It's nice.
Hey, Cate?
Hi, sorry.
Hi.
Have you had a chance to talk to...
Sorry no.
I meant to.
The bike is in his shopping cart.
We're in a definite situation here.
Right.
I'm on it.
Will you excuse me
- for just a minute? - Yeah.
I'll be quick.
Yeah.
Hey Pete.
Hey Cate.
Nice assist on passing the tree lighting button.
Thanks, thanks.
Can I talk to you for a sec?
Yeah, these'll stay hot.
Sophie just loves this mulled cranberry cider.
It is delicious.
Yeah.
So, speaking of Sophie, how many Christmases
have you guys been together now?
It's probably four now.
Three.
No, this Christmas will make it four.
That's a good sign, right?
Really?
Of what?
That there will be more Christmases to come, together.
Yeah, depends on how I do in
the gifting department this year.
Oh well, I don't think it really matters.
I was just kiddin'.
I think I've done okay over the years.
Had the ice skates and the espresso maker and the Chia Pet.
Yeah, yep.
Those are all things that people need.
Well, maybe not the Chia Pet but...
Anyway, look, what I'm tryin' to say is
you know, Christmas gifts are
a way to say I love you, right?
Yeah.
Okay, so what makes I love you
this Christmas different from all the rest?
Well, I guess this Christmas it would
be more like I love you forever.
Really?
Okay, well think there's something
you could definitely buy that would tell a young lady that?
And I think I have it.
Top of the line mountain bike.
I was thinking maybe something smaller,
that she could wear.
A bike helmet?
No, no it's something she could wear all the time.
Jewelry?
Bingo.
But what kind of jewelry?
Pete.
- Okay? - But...
I'm walking away now.
Just think about it.
- Hey. - Hey.
Hot cocoa?
Thanks.
Everything okay?
Yeah.
Fine.
So chocolate or peppermint?
What ya like better?
I have to choose one?
They go so well together.
So, how'd it feel?
Lighting the tree?
Yeah.
It felt great.
It was a real honor.
Thank you.
Sure.
So, did it ever not work?
The button?
Yes.
The infamous blackout of 1993.
The Mayor pushed the button and not only
did the lights not work but the power
in the area went out for about two days.
Really?
Yeah.
Yeah, it was not perfect but
the stars were really beautiful that night.
Cate, I wanted to ask you something.
Is that my mom?
Where's she goin' in such a hurry?
The gym maybe.
Gym?
Yeah, I got a gym bag that looks exactly like that.
Didn't even know she was workin' out.
Anyway I have a bunch
of reports I have to do tomorrow
but I was wondering if we could catch up?
Over dinner?
That's what I was thinking.
Great.
Great, we, doesn't have to be a...
No, no, not a...
We'll just be takin' a break.
Yeah.
- Yeah. - We can just,
clear our heads.
Yeah.
What do you mean you're struggling?
I guess there's a first time for everything.
I don't know.
It's like writers block.
You know, call it corporate consulting block.
It's just, this assignment is different.
How so?
I'm used to being in an office or a hotel room.
I'm not used to being on the company ground floor.
And?
And, and, there's papers.
Just tons of, tons of paper.
Nothing's electronic.
Is that the only reason?
I don't know.
I just, I can't, I can't clear my head.
I pushed the button at
the Britewell tree lightening ceremony.
The what?
I've never felt anything like this before.
It's just so festive.
And everyone was so welcoming.
It's like I belonged.
And, and I do not belong in Britewell.
And who organized all of this?
Cate.
Cate Merriweather.
Well, I think maybe I see another reason
why you can't get any work done.
What do you mean?
I didn't, I didn't say anything.
You said enough.
Call it an instinct.
- Hey, Pete. - Yeah?
I got a question for you.
Sure.
What's your best restaurant in town?
Outside of your fine dining establishment here of course.
The Elegant Elk is always a good choice.
Actually, there's a better one.
Stanton's?
What?
You suggested Stanton's Restaurant?
They're one of the best.
Cate hasn't been back there since, you know.
No I don't know.
Since Josh.
Josh was at the, the place that Cate didn't...
I knew I shoulda stuck with Elegant Elk.
Yeah.
Hi.
You look nice.
Thanks, you look nice too.
Everything okay?
Yeah, yeah, fine.
Shall we?
Yeah, after you.
You know, I'm actually having
a really good time with you tonight.
So am I.
I honestly wasn't sure that I would.
Not because of you or anything.
You're actually quite charm...
What?
What was that?
Challenging.
I think you were about to say charming.
I was not.
Oh no, no, I think you, think you were.
Well, I never said it so I guess we'll never know.
I do feel like I can open up to you a bit though.
Well, that's a good thing.
So, what's on your mind?
I was a little distracted when I first got here.
I knew somethin' was up.
Last time I was at this restaurant,
about a year ago and I got proposed to.
Yeah, and I said no.
Really?
I'm so sorry.
I had no idea.
How could you?
It's fine.
Yeah, Josh and I had met at school,
then we moved to Sacramento.
And that's when you got the call about Merry & Bright?
But he wanted you to stay in California?
You're good at this.
Yeah, then he popped the question out of the blue,
about a year ago on December 21st.
I always knew deep down he wasn't the right one,
but I don't think I ever really
admitted it to myself, you know?
I mean not 'til there was a tiny box
with a little shiny ring staring back at me.
It was hard but I had a choice and I made it.
Well, seems like you made the right one.
Yeah, I think so.
Have you talked to him since?
Yeah, we talk sometimes.
He got engaged.
He seems really happy.
I'm happy for him.
Guess I hadn't moved on as much as I thought.
Well, it takes time.
Everybody's different.
At least, that's my experience.
Yeah, I guess I opened that one up.
There's no goin' back now.
Well, my mother is a bit of a matchmaker.
That's another thing we have in common.
Well, Veronica she, she came from the right family.
She belonged to the right social circles,
went to the right school, but we just,
we weren't right for each other.
Broke off our engagement after six months.
She didn't make you happy?
Yeah, you can feel it in your heart.
It's funny, I think sometimes the heart
can tell us more than any spreadsheet
or book ever could but, trouble is learning how to read it.
Well, that was a really lovely dinner,
and thanks to Empire for treating.
Our pleasure.
Well, this is me.
Here this is for you.
- You didn't have to... - No, no.
Please I made 'em for everyone at Merry & Bright for the holidays.
Thank you.
Okay.
It's the thought that counts.
- Good night. - Good night.
Loop it up over the top.
Perfect.
Maybe a little more on that side.
Tangled there.
You guys aren't kidding around with the Christmas Jubilee.
Look who's here.
This is gorgeous.
Thanks. We're about 10 days out.
We decided to use the woods for party supplies this year so,
cedar wreathes, pine cones and swags.
My mom's in charge of decorations.
That's my mom Joy.
Mom, this is Gabe.
Hi.
The consultant.
Nice to meet you.
So, what are you doin' here?
Well, I tried your chocolates
last night and they're amazing.
Well, thanks.
It was just for fun really.
It's a peppermint candy recipe with some handmade chocolate.
Nothing too original.
I gotta run.
It was very nice meeting you.
Jennifer's picking up some snickerdoodles.
Nice to meet you too.
She's gotten really fast. Gym's been payin' off.
So, I was thinkin' about the craft chocolate market,
which is huge right now.
And this, this could be the break we've been lookin' for.
You wanna turn Merry & Bright into a chocolate company?
No, no, not at all.
I mean, exploring a year round alternate revenue source
to better compete in the market.
I mean, I love chocolate but,
I don't know that it's really who we are.
And we can't really afford the money
for new machines right now.
That's why you need an investor.
And I happen to know the biggest one there is.
Royce Rutherford, Bermax Food Enterprises.
Wait, you know Royce Rutherford?
I do.
I just finished a big contract with him.
Bermax is huge.
But, they don't actually make any foods.
No, they just buy and invest
in smaller companies that make the products.
Well Merry & Bright isn't for sale.
Yes, but I know for a fact he's looking
to invest in a company that can produce
an artisan chocolate product.
Expand your lineup.
Can you make other flavors?
Yeah, probably.
I mean, I know grandma's got some old recipes.
How 'bout three or four different kinds?
How 'bout six or eight?
How 'bout you help me?
Deal.
Cate.
Hi, sorry I didn't call.
I thought I'd just...
Just one second.
Mom?
Sorry about that.
Is everything okay?
Yeah, fine.
Are, are you sure?
Okay.
Why don't we just talk out here?
I could use the fresh air.
Sure.
You sure you're okay?
I'm fine, I'm fine.
It's just, it's so crisp.
You'd tell me if something was wrong, right?
Of course, of course.
There's nothin' wrong.
I promise.
Okay well, I wanted to see
if I could borrow grandma's old recipe book
if that's all right?
Sure.
I'll get it for you.
Great thanks.
It's Grandma Carol's old recipe book.
Goes all the way back to her very first candy canes.
I haven't looked at this in years.
You know, I know she's got
some good chocolate ideas in here.
Look at you.
I used to love these.
Gingerbread candy canes.
She used to make these for us when I was a kid at Christmas.
I haven't had one in forever.
Did she ever make any of these for the company?
No.
No, but she liked to experiment on the side.
I was a happy little guinea pig as a kid.
Yeah, no kidding.
Sweet Christmas bonus.
Here we go.
These look interesting.
Coconut butter cream.
French toast chocolate?
Butter and maple syrup.
Looks delicious.
Well, welcome to the Merriweather kitchen Mr. Carter.
Am I supposed to wear this?
Yeah, I think you might need it.
Here we go.
Hi Barb.
Joy Merriweather, did you get a dog?
This is a present for Cate.
I'm giving her a surprise at the Jubilee on Christmas Eve.
Sweet.
Well I won't tell anyone.
Mum's the word.
Thanks.
Here you go.
Thank you.
You did such a good job.
Yes you did, that's a good boy.
Such a good, okay.
Hey, I was always so good with this...
- Sorry. - Sorry.
Hey!
What?
Quality control.
So, verdict?
Oh man, you can really taste the French toast.
It's amazing.
Well let's hope Bermax Foods feels the same.
I'm sure Royce is lookin' forward to trying these.
He's your classic chocolate snob.
Actually, it's more his wife.
Well women do have exceptional taste in chocolate.
Reindeer socks.
Yeah, I like reindeer.
You like all kinds of reindeer or just Santa's?
Well, Santa's get all the hype but I like 'em all.
Well, you could have one as a pet.
I don't think my neighbors would appreciate that.
They might be okay with a dog though.
You wanna get a dog?
I do.
I had my eye on this really
cute little rescue at the shelter.
Somebody got to him before I did.
Well, you snooze you loose, right?
I guess it's like that with all kinds of relationships.
It's all about the timing.
Maybe it's a sign.
A sign?
Yeah, I'm not ready.
For a dog.
Right.
Yeah, with everything I've got going with the business
- you know it's, yeah. - Right, right, right.
Yeah.
Gabe?
Yes?
Thank you for helping.
It was fun.
I mean, with the chocolate, with the company,
I really appreciate it.
And I think Grandma Carol would too.
You're welcome.
The last thing I expected was to end up here in Britewell.
I know the feeling.
For somebody who didn't wanna be here,
I'm happy to be here.
I'm happy too.
I am exhausted.
Yeah, yeah it's getting late, right?
I have a bunch of phone calls I have to make.
New York never sleeps.
So they say.
I'll have my office book our tickets in the morning.
Our tickets?
We leave Tuesday for New York.
What?
What's so funny?
I thought you just said we leave Tuesday for New York.
I did.
Our presentation at Bermax in Manhattan.
Seriously?
Merry & Bright chocolate.
Royce wants to see us right away.
I thought I, didn't I say something to you?
Must've slipped my mind.
That is some slip.
I thought you would be going.
You and Royce know each other so well.
Well, it's your product, your company,
and I am not a salesman.
Sure but, I'm a little rusty on my pitch and presentation.
I mean, I've been out of the game...
It's like riding a bike.
You'll do great.
I've never been to New York.
Cate, this is a golden opportunity.
Bermax is such a big deal.
Yes, it is.
And sometimes you just have to be bold, take a chance.
What if he says no?
Why say that?
Because it's possible.
Yes, but...
What if I let everybody down?
Merry & Bright, myself?
I'm trying to honor my family's legacy,
and I know the company needs to change.
I just don't know what the right thing to do is.
You can't win if you don't play.
If you don't wanna do it I'll let Royce know but,
I need to know soon.
Have a nice night.
Oh no.
Hey Pete, what do you have in the box?
Please tell me it's not a mountain bike.
New pillows for the rooms.
These ones have reindeer on them.
How nice. I like 'em.
Thanks.
So, I wanted to ask,
How'd Sophie' Christmas present go?
I spent over an hour in the jewelry store.
I finally picked one but I wanted
to show you a picture before I bought it.
Oh, no, no.
Don't do that, okay?
Just, you be confident.
This is your choice and your decision, your...
It's an infinity symbol.
It literally says forever.
Yeah it's it's a beautiful necklace.
But?
Okay, I can't do this anymore Pete.
Are you gonna ask Sophie to marry you or what?
What?
Cate, I'm not that clueless, I get what's going on.
You certainly have a weird way of showing it.
Part of it's an act.
What do you mean?
I'm scared Cate.
What do you have to be scared of?
She loves you.
And I love her too.
I'm crazy about her.
Okay, then what's the issue?
What if I propose and she says no?
That, that is not gonna happen.
Proposals are such a big deal.
They take, take planning and, and thought and...
Well yeah, but every proposal is different.
You know from the jumbotron at a basketball game to the,
that was a very big example.
Don't, something smaller can be just as lovely.
All right?
Maybe, I mean, is there a place
that you two have special memories together?
Yeah, there is.
Okay, good.
It's okay to be scared, just don't let it stop you
from living your life or being happy you know?
Be bold, take a chance.
Where's Gabe?
He was in the lounge last I saw him.
Great, thanks.
- Hi. - Hi.
So, this coat'll be okay in New York?
You have your toothbrush, you have your water bottle,
you have your treats?
My treats?
I meant your snacks.
Mom, I'm fine.
Maybe, maybe a nice dress for a night out.
Mom, relax.
I've got everything handled, okay?
Thank you.
What is going on with you lately?
What do you mean?
I think I know what's going on.
You do?
Yeah.
And it's great and I don't know why
you have to hide it and make all these excuses.
I wanted to surprise you.
Mom, I'm really happy that you're goin' back to the gym.
I mean, I know you haven't been in awhile
so it must be all kinds of new emotions you know?
Feelin' like a new person.
Yeah.
It's okay.
You know, when I get back from New York,
why don't we go for jogs like we used to?
Yeah, that would be great.
Yeah?
Yeah.
I'm really happy for you.
Have a great time in New York.
I will.
Tracy.
Mr. Carter.
Cate Merriweather.
- Hi. - Pleasure.
Nice to meet you.
I'll let Mr. Rutherford know you're both here.
Thank you.
So?
How do you feel?
Nervous.
That's good.
That means you're excited, you care.
You look calm.
Well, looks can be deceiving.
If I was to say I was calm I'd be lying.
If you were to say.
Were?
Well, were is preferable to was
when speaking in the hypothetical.
School teacher mom.
Look, one thing about Royce, he can be tough.
How tough?
Mr. Rutherford is ready for you.
I got your back.
Merry & Bright's cocoa confections
would have extensive appeal in the retail market.
Our goal is to capitalize not only
on our loyal customer base but also on high end
and high traffic clients as well.
Places like hotels, resorts, airports and specialty shops.
So, I'm a little unclear.
You'd like to make chocolates
but you're a candy cane company?
Yes, this would be as a,
as a year round alternative to our current lineup.
A current lineup that just has candy canes?
Correct.
We're looking to diversify.
You know, in today's market I...
Today's market has no time
for companies with identity issues.
People want a clean simple bite sized story.
What's your story?
Do you know who you are?
Yes, yes I do.
We're Merry & Bright, family owned
and operated for over 50 years.
We do one thing and we do it well,
but sometimes that's not enough.
I made these chocolates with Gabe from
a trusted family recipe and we had a great time.
I think they're really special so,
try 'em, don't try 'em, your choice.
I'm fine either way.
All right.
Let's give these chocolates a day in court.
What's this one?
Coconut buttercream.
It's okay.
Okay?
It's okay.
Royce is hard to read.
He'll give us a call back in a day or so.
I thought you did really well.
Thanks.
It felt really good.
I was worried.
You know, I brought you all the way over here
and if nothing came of it then it would just all be for...
It wouldn't be for nothing, Gabe.
You know, doing that pitch it not only reminded
me of why I love business but,
something about being in that room
and pitching my grandmother's recipes,
I just felt really connected to the company, you know?
Merry & Bright really meant something to me.
That's great.
Yeah.
And I'm in New York at Christmas time, you know?
Thanks to you.
Yeah, you know what?
We are.
We get the rest of the day,
why don't we make the best of it?
Okay.
Any ideas?
Yeah, I think I do.
Okay.
Follow me.
I can see why you love this toy store.
I'd spend hours here as a kid growin' up.
Dream of all the toys I would buy.
Couldn't afford much back then.
My mom, she worked three jobs when I was growin' up.
Raised me on her own.
And put herself through business school
and then somehow found the time
to get Empire off the ground.
She started out helping small local companies
and took off pretty quickly.
Wait, your mom founded Empire?
That's right.
So your mom is the CEO of Empire?
Sara Carter.
We're a family run business too.
Well, I guess you can come in here
and buy any toy you want now.
And I do.
Go ahead, pick, pick a few out.
I donate them all to the Toys For Tots charity.
They keep a hamper in the front.
Nice.
You know, Sophie would love this store.
My mom would too actually.
Although I can hear her now.
She's gonna say you went all the way
to New York and all you did was go to a toy store?
Well, we got that party tonight.
Wait, what party?
Wait, what, what party?
Musta slipped my mind.
Gabe, we seriously need to work on this memory of yours.
What party are you talking about?
Hi.
Hey.
- Hi. - Hi.
Thanks.
This is, it's really something.
Yeah, yeah.
My mother does Christmas really well.
I can't believe I finally made
it back for one of her parties.
Cate Merriweather, meet Sara Carter,
CEO of Empire Corporate Recovery.
Pleasure to meet you.
We spoke on the phone.
I'm so glad you could come.
Your home is lovely.
Thank you.
I hope everything went well with
the Bermax presentation today?
Yeah, I think it went well.
Good to hear.
You two excuse me.
Yeah.
What?
I feel a little...
Out of place?
Yeah.
You know, if this was a date,
now would be the time you'd ask me to dance.
If this were a date.
Were is preferable to was when speaking hypothetically.
If I was speaking hypothetically.
Shall we, Miss Merriweather?
Charmed Mr. Carter.
So?
Enjoying your first New York party?
So far I like it.
The dancing's nice.
Well, dancing can get tricky.
How so?
It can get...
What?
Nothing.
You were gonna say it.
No I wasn't.
Yeah, it starts with an R.
Relaxing.
No, romantic.
What?
Yes, you were definitely gonna say romantic.
Well, I never said it so we'll never know for sure.
You know when I was a kid,
my dad used to bring me back posters
from all of his business trips.
Does your dad live in Britewell?
He used to.
He lives overseas now.
My parents have been divorced about five years.
But this one time I remember
he brought me back a poster of the New York City skyline.
I had it in my room and I used
to lay in bed just imagining what it would
be like to be in the center of all that, you know?
All the lights, all the people.
It's pretty enchanting.
And now I'm actually here.
Does the real thing compare to everything you imagined?
I wanna show you something.
Okay.
This place goes on forever.
It's pretty cool, huh?
Yeah.
Is this what you wanted to show me?
What do you think?
I think it's the least New Yorky thing
I've seen since I've been here.
You're probably right.
That really reminds me of the Old Mill,
with the pine trees and everything.
Like the one we lit up.
You lit up.
I didn't wanna say anything but,
when we first got to that tree lighting ceremony,
I saw the barn and the trees, the whole atmosphere,
the feeling in the place.
It immediately reminded me of this.
Where is this place really?
Nowhere.
It's made up.
How do you know?
Because my dad painted it.
Your dad?
Yeah, a long time ago.
It was a Christmas present hung
in my room forever when I was a kid.
I stared at it for what seemed
like hours imaging a place this this.
It seemed so magical.
You know, the colorful sky, the snowy pines.
I had never been to the countryside as a kid.
I just had to trust that it was there.
And you found it.
Yeah, I did.
Gabe?
The McGuire's are here. I thought you might want to...
Thanks, great.
Yeah.
Well!
Well...
I think that's my cue to leave.
Now?
I have an early flight.
Right.
But this trip was, it was really special.
Really.
And quite inspiring even if the pitch didn't go our way.
Yeah, we'll figure somethin' out.
About the business or...
It was a nice moment.
I thought so too.
But, let's call it what it was.
It was a magical night.
You live here and you travel all over the country.
I'm in Britewell.
It, I'm really busy with the business right now...
Cate I understand.
You're not ready for a dog.
Right.
Why don't I walk you out?
Get you a cab?
- Okay. - Okay?
Yeah.
Hello?
Gabe, Royce Rutherford.
Royce, let me guess.
You tried more of the chocolates and you love them.
No, but you know what?
My wife really loves them.
And you thought I was a tough cookie.
Look, I'm gonna get straight to the point.
You know me, I go by gut instinct
and I believe in relationships
and you know I like you Gabe, and I like Cate.
She seems really smart and together.
Yeah, she is.
As you know, we own and invest in
a wide range of smaller food companies.
Cereal, pasta, vegetables, baking goods,
but the one thing missing in our brand portfolio
is investment in a startup chocolate company.
I think Merry & Bright could become that chocolate company.
The infrastructure is there,
and more importantly brand loyalty is there according
to this market report you sent me.
Thank you.
Bringing in new machines won't be a problem.
I have connections there and obviously
we would hire the best chocolatiers.
It's win win for everyone.
This, this all sounds great Royce.
What about the candy canes?
Yes, Gabe that is a question.
What about the candy canes?
Come on good boy.
Who's a good boy?
Good boy.
Hey Cate.
I talked to Bryan about the small batches
and he said it's no problem.
Should be done by the end of the day.
Ingredients were easy to find.
Great.
Gingerbread, eggnog and sugarplum candy canes.
It's perfect for the Christmas Jubilee.
And perfect for our thank you gift to Bermax.
You know what?
Add the key lime and the French toast too.
And, let's make sure we find
the nicest Christmas box we can for that okay?
Sounds good.
My grandma Carol said,
always leave 'em with something sweet.
Hey Gabe.
Cate, I got good news.
Royce loves the chocolate idea.
What?
That's great.
Marry & Bright Chocolate Company.
How's that sound?
I'm sorry, wait, what did you say?
Merry & Bright partially converts
to a chocolate company with Bermax as its major investor.
This, this is huge.
But Merry & Bright isn't a chocolate company.
We make candy canes.
Well no, you'll still make those
it just won't be the primary focus of the company anymore.
And who knows, if chocolates really take off
you might not even need to make those at all.
The key is you gotta get this going as quickly as possible.
Chocolate is a year round business.
This is exactly what you've been lookin' for.
I don't know what to say.
You don't have to say anything.
Legal's drawing up the paperwork as we speak.
He's flying his assistant out tomorrow and,
I'd really like to be there too.
I feel like we did this together.
Okay.
All right, bye.
A chocolate company?
But would, would you still do candy canes?
Yeah, but they just wouldn't be our primary focus anymore.
I guess it helps us.
I mean having Bermax as a major investor's pretty big.
We'd still be called Merry & Bright but I...
But what honey?
Is it worth it?
I mean, you knew grandma better than anyone else.
Did she ever wanna expand the lineup?
Try out new ideas?
Grandma believed in tradition
but that is not to say that she didn't
have some new ideas up her sleeve.
But maybe, just not enough time to realize them all I guess.
Whenever I look at the Christmas tree
and that angel holding the candy canes.
Grandma's favorite.
I just wonder you know,
what would she think about all this?
This is your company now.
This company's seen its ups and downs,
but your grandmother was a fighter,
and she believed in the product and in
the way that it made people feel about Christmas.
That's why we're still the candy cane capital of the world.
But the market's changing.
I don't know that seasonal's enough anymore.
We need something year round.
Complicates my decision.
And maybe Gabe complicates your decision too?
I can tell how you feel about him.
So?
If I were grandma, what would I do?
Everyone loved Carol,
but honey you don't need to be her.
You need to be you.
I think everything's in order.
Has legal been over this?
Yeah.
Just sign there and there.
Gabe I'm really struggling with this.
I understand.
I hope so.
I don't know if this is the right thing to do.
Cate, don't overthink this.
It's a win win for everybody.
You said you wanted corporate recovery
and this is as good as it gets.
First of all, okay?
It wasn't my idea for Empire to come here.
And second, this is not recovery.
This is a complete overhaul.
This is a great deal for everybody.
Is it?
I mean, how good of a deal is it if we lose who we are?
Cate...
Gabe, I really thought that you knew what I was about,
what I stood for.
I thought you knew me.
I guess I don't know what you want.
No.
No Gabe, you really don't.
This is a mistake.
A mistake I'll have to fix all on my own.
She wouldn't sign?
Well, does this mean you'll be
back in New York for Christmas?
I don't know.
Well you're done with Merry & Bright, why stay?
You know I've decided
in the new year I think I wanna start
doing consultations for smaller companies.
Help them out, you know the way
that you did when you first started.
I have to admit, things didn't turn out
the way I hoped they would.
Apparently I still have a lot to learn.
Well, you're still my number one recovery expert,
and your ideas mean a lot to me.
And this might be one of your best yet.
Thanks mom.
You're welcome.
Okay.
You're making me nervous Pete.
If you could just stand here, please.
Yeah.
Actually if you could go
a little closer to the fire, please.
Closer to the fire?
Yeah.
Okay, now you're really making me nervous.
Okay.
Here I am, by the fire.
We had our first kiss in front of this fireplace.
Okay, maybe don't get too close.
Right, right.
You know, maybe it would be better
if you stood here and face me.
Okay, I think we're good now.
What's going on?
Oh my gosh.
Just a second.
Oh my gosh, oh my gosh, oh my gosh.
Please I'm trying
- to propose! - Propose!
Sophie Candice Murray,
I've loved you since the day we met.
Would you marry me?
Yes.
Yes!
Yes, yes, yes, yes.
Let me get up,
let me get up.
You look so handsome.
You're gonna meet your new owner tonight.
It's my daughter Cate, and you'll like her
'cause she's fun and she's smart and she's loving.
She makes me so proud.
Aw, don't be that way.
You two are, you're gonna be really happy together.
You are.
We've had some good times haven't we?
And don't get me wrong.
You've chewed some things that I didn't want you to chew
and you do leave fur everywhere but,
it's nice to come home and you're here.
Oh dear.
Yep, I'm gonna miss you too. Bye.
Hey.
Enjoy.
Those are eggnog.
New flavors are a hit.
Where's Sophie?
Hi Cate.
Gabe.
Remember how you said I wouldn't
be here for the Christmas Jubilee?
Well, I'm here for the Christmas Jubilee.
Cate, I just wanted
- to let you know... - Gabe, before you
say anything I need to tell you something, okay?
We are not a chocolate company.
This company exists because a very strong woman fell
in love with little candy sticks
with red and white stripes on them
because of the way they made people feel about Christmas.
And that was her legacy and now it's mine too.
And I love this company.
We're Merry & Bright, we make candy canes.
We're not perfect but it's what we do.
And I hope you can respect that.
I can and I do, and I think you have
the respect of Royce Rutherford as well.
What do you mean?
Have you spoken to him?
Somebody wants to speak to you.
Hello.
Cate Merriweather, Royce Rutherford.
I'm sorry to bother you on Christmas Eve.
No, no bother at all.
It's fine.
When I really like something
and that doesn't happen very often,
I wanna let people know right away
and I really enjoyed those candy canes you sent me.
Yeah, thank you.
Yeah, I've never tasted anything quite like them.
The eggnog and sugarplum and my wife
and I were both floored by the gingerbread.
It reminded us of the baking my grandmother
used to do during the holidays.
I'm very glad sir.
Listen, have you thought about rolling
them all out next Christmas?
You know, actually I have.
We're on to something Cate.
Let's forget about the chocolate.
All to say that we at Bermax wanna
be your major distributor.
We can get you deep access to markets
not only coast to coast but worldwide.
And who knows?
Maybe there's a possibility for year 'round candy canes,
not only for Christmas.
Listen, let's talk in the new year.
Merry Christmas, Cate to you and your family.
Yes thank you.
Merry Christmas to you
and your family too Mr. Rutherford.
Bye.
Is this for real?
It is and it's all you.
Is this why you came here tonight?
Cate, I came because...
Hi honey.
Hi.
Hi mom.
Did you go to the gym again?
I have a surprise for you, for Christmas.
Here you go.
This is your new owner.
You were the one that got him?
I just wanted to make sure that you had him.
He's been with you all this time?
That's right.
I know, I'll miss you too.
And I will come and see you whenever I get a chance, okay?
All right, so you go see Cate.
Go see Cate.
- Go see her. - Hi.
- Go, go, go, go. - Come here little friend.
- Go over there. - Oh hello.
Hi.
All right.
It's okay honey, don't be difficult.
I will come and see you.
I promise I will.
Mom, he's so adorable.
I love him.
I can't wait to come visit him all the time.
What do you mean?
'Cause he's all yours.
What?
- Merry Christmas, mom. - Aw.
You got a new dog.
Thank you honey.
This is a wonderful, perfect Christmas gift.
- Go enjoy momma. - Buh bye.
So, you were saying?
You feel out of place?
No.
Do you?
I feel right at home.
Shall we, Miss Merriweather?
Charmed Mr. Carter.
The new Christmas candy cane flavors
were an amazing success.
Eggnog, sugarplum, gingerbread,
I even included French toast.
I introduced cinnamon for Valentines
and then key lime for Saint Patrick's Day
and pumpkin spice for Halloween,
all from Grandma Carol's original recipes.
Well, actually the pumpkin spice was mine.
Now, I like to finish off all my tours
in here so that I can finally say,
as both your tour guide and CEO of the company,
who wants a candy cane?
Me!
All right, fantastic.
My amazing assistant Sophie here
is gonna hand those out and I hope you all enjoy.
There you go.
- Okay thanks. - Who wants one first?
Me!
Okay, okay, okay.
All right.
Yeah?
I have a question.
What is it?
What makes your candy canes taste
so much better then the others?
Well, that's because each one is made with love.
Here.
Merry Christmas.
Thanks.
You're welcome.
Enjoy.
It's a great tour.
Thanks.
I gotta run.
- I'll see you later. - Yeah.
Before you go would you mind taking
a look at the new sugarplum mints?
They just came in.
Sure, perfect.
Wait,
in here?
It's even better if you open it up.
Gabe.
And that's the story of
the Merry & Bright Candy Cane Company.
A story about family, tradition, and candy,
all made with love, the most precious ingredient we have.
Sometimes you just have to be bold and take a chance,
and always leave 'em with something sweet.
RIP-FIXES-SYNC by VaVooM