A California Christmas: City Lights

How about a story?

Let's see. Where to begin?

Last year, our dairy farm

officially opened the Bernet Farm Wine Vineyards.

Even though we don't have to step on grapes to make wine nowadays,

I convinced my sister that grapes squishing between your toes

makes people happy.

It was my mom's favorite.

I spent most weekends learning everything there is about dairy farming

so I can help out even more around here.

I had the best teachers.

Well, teacher.

My sister Callie still runs the place, of course.

And with the extra money from the wine,

we were finally able to hire some extra farmhands.

And yet, Callie never stops getting her hands dirty,

but I've never seen her so happy.

Okay.

Come this way.

No dust got in any eyes. Right?

Manny here is not only our property manager

but our esteemed vintner and sommelier.

Hmm.

- Now, Manny. - Yes.

Have you tried this bottle yet?

I have never met you. And I have never tried this bottle before.

Okay.

Feast your eyes.

- Birch sap. - Mm.

Honeysuckle.

Chocolat .

And ground coriander!

It's a gift.

No. I've been practicing a lot.

But we all know moms makes the best guardian angels.

I know she's here with us every day.

Especially today.

Hey, Hannah. Are you ready to do this?

Yeah.

Let's go.

- Hey. Are you okay? - Yeah. I'm fine.

- Let's practice. - What?

Oh.

I'm gonna get it!

And you guys are here on a very special day

because today we are paying homage

to the innovation of historical...

Of, uh...

uh... uh, very, uh, historical innovations and...

While including the new innovations of wine-making

introduced over the past few years.

Nailed it.

Speaking of innovations,

you guys are trying the newest addition. Would you like to see him try another one?

No! You guys need to stay safe. Okay? Can't be drinking that much.

Uh, well... well, there's a Syrah. I think you should show them how...

- Joseph! - Hey!

How's everybody doing today? Good?

Everyone, this is Joseph Van Aston, my boyfriend.

Oh. Okay.

You taking a... a wine break, babe?

Yes, yes. Yes, I am.

H... he loves the wine.

It was exactly one year ago that I stumbled onto this property

and became a ranch hand.

And I didn't know it at the time...

...but it was the best thing that ever happened to me.

Callie, I know what life is like without you.

And I know what life is like with you.

And it would be my honor and privilege...

to spend the rest of this life with you.

So, Callie Bernet...

...will you marry me?

Yes!

Yes, yes, yes!

All right! Yes!

Yeah! Yeah!

Get a room.

Ew!

- I'm gonna go to bed. - Okay.

Oh. It means so much to me that you guys up and left the tour for this.

Congratulations, Cal.

Thank you.

Yeah. I, uh... I gotta go too.

I... I got a date.

With me.

- I do? - Mm-hmm.

Somebody may have downloaded Deep Down Under on the Ocu-VR,

and it may put us in a shark tank in South Africa,

where it breaks, you swim, you live, you die.

You die! Yes! I'm gonna set that up right now.

Hey. Don't stay out too late. You got a big delivery at sunup.

Yes, sir. Ma'am.

So, you gonna stick around for a few days?

No. Just tonight.

Got the big annual gala coming up, and it's, you know, lots to do.

Gala? That sounds fancy.

More like overblown and extravagant.

I never heard you complain before.

It's not really my thing anymore.

I'd much rather be here with you.

- Well, we'd love to have you, sir. - Now. Do it.

Both of you.

Uh, we're gonna pass.

Callie, can I... can I borrow you for a second?

I, uh...

I need your advice.

Uh, yeah, sure.

I'll be right back.

It's been over a year, sir.

The city misses you.

Does it?

Mm. Well, I do.

Partner! Are you coming or not?

So, what's up, lover boy?

Okay. Shut it.

We're just friends.

Look, she needed a tour manager.

I needed a change of scenery. You know the deal.

Hmm. Friends don't travel the country together in a tiny trailer.

Polaroid time!

Here. Let me take it.

- The ring. - Okay.

Oh.

All right. All right.

Straight to the kneecaps! Straight to the kneecaps!

- Oh. Whoa, whoa. - Shark! Shark! Let me out! Let me out!

Get your character off my ear, Leo!

Get off!

- Yes! - Yes!

- Yes! - Yes! Yes!

That must have been amazing.

Oh my gosh. I'm so sorry. What did you wanna talk to me about?

Um...

Oh. I, uh...

It doesn't matter.

- Mm-hmm. - We gotta go.

- Bye. - Bye, Cal.

Uh, go check on Joseph. Upstairs.

- Hmm. - What?

Have fun!

Coffee's up.

Oh. Thank you.

Hey.

I've been waiting for this all morning.

That was supposed to be mine.

Mm-mm. I got some good news.

Sick order this a.m.

We got 30 cases of the Cabernet Blend,

30 cases of the Syrah, and 25 cases of the Noir.

What?

I wonder who the buyer is.

Van Aston Enterprises?

F... for their holiday gala.

The overblown extravaganza?

Yes, but it could be great marketing for the winery.

Last year we had 50 cases of Jensen's going for $21 a pour.

Joseph, this is amazing.

That's my boy, right there!

Don't come any closer.

You know what? Don't touch me, dude.

Sore loser.

My K/D ratio is higher than yours.

Whatever. Joseph, can I speak to you for a second, please?

Yeah. Sure.

I thought you were headed back.

I overslept.

- There's something I need you to know. - What?

Remember that wellness retreat your mother took the C-suites to back in October?

Yeah, yeah. They went to some island to shove wheatgrass up...

Spare me the details.

There's, uh... there's a way to say this. Um...

She's Downward Dogging with the sexy sutra kata Shavasana man

in Tahiti, and she's not coming back.

Long story short, she ran away with her yoga instructor.

And she's left the company in your name.

What? Why am I just now hearing about this?

Because I didn't wanna spoil yesterday with the news.

But don't worry. Victoria is there. She's trying...

Please tell me they didn't leave Victoria in charge.

- The board voted her in as temporary CEO. - Ugh.

- She's got them wrapped around her finger. - She doesn't care about the company.

She was your mom's right hand.

But things are falling apart.

The suppliers are dropping like flies.

I know you needed a break.

And I... and I appreciate that for you and Callie.

But this is your father's company we're talking about.

He's gotta be rolling in his grave right now.

Why would my mother just leave everything behind?

Because of you and Callie.

Your love.

It inspired her to find one of her own.

Okay.

I'll go.

Do a little damage control but only for a little while.

- I guess I owe my mother a call. - Uh, don't bother.

Cell service is nonexistent on the island.

Yeah. Take a break. I'll fill you in.