[instrumental music]
Good morning, Robert.
Well, it certainly is now that I have my coffee.
Camille, you didn't have to walk all the way over here.
It's freezing outside.
Well, then it wouldn't be Christmas time in Chicago
if it wasn't.
You got that right.
-Where's Jade? -She's inside.
She's doin' a newspaper interview.
I'm just trying to stay out the way.
She's always trying to drum up business.
Just like her m...
Just like her mother.
Well, Merry Christmas.
Yeah. Merry Christmas, Camille.
-Yeah. -Yeah. Mm-hmm.
You're gonna kill 'em, girl. Yeah.
Thank you.
So this is the 75th anniversary of the Holiday jewelry store.
How will you mark this milestone?
Well, the Holiday family is honored
to serve Chicago's Rosegate community
and celebrate our 75th anniversary with the unveiling
of the African Crown Diamond Collection,
which is on loan from the Tower of London.
And the jewels are stunning, but not for sale, I assume?
Oh, no, these jewels are for our shopper's viewing pleasure only.
But Holiday Jewels has a beautiful jewelry selection
for everyone on your shopping list,
whether they've been naughty or nice.
Oh, I've been both.
Can you tell me about this year's Jewel Ball?
Well, my mother, Jewel Holiday, created the Jewel Ball
to raise money for some of her favorite charities.
After she passed two years ago, my father, Robert Holiday,
vowed to continue to honor her legacy.
How's Holiday Jewels faring?
A lot of Rosegate's older businesses
are being forced out by developers--
Holiday Jewels is the heart of the Rosegate community.
We're at the center of the most important celebrations
in people's lives.
We're honored to serve our community
and we're looking forward to another 75 years.
Tell 'em, girl! Yes!
I think I have everything that I need.
My photographer will be by later.
And this will hit the website tonight
and run in the newspaper tomorrow.
-Great. Thank you. -Thank you so much.
[blowing whistle]
Did I miss the interview?
I'm ready for my close-up.
Ain't nobody looking for you, Ty.
The article is about Holiday Jewels,
not Holiday fools.
[Ty] If the article is about the Diamond Collection,
then the reporter needs to talk to the man
that's keepin' it safe!
-What is goin' on in your brain? -You've always--
We appreciate everything you do, Ty.
Rosegate wouldn't be the same without you.
-I got your back, Mr. H. -I know you do.
At least somebody appreciate me risking my life around here.
The business association didn't just hire me for my good looks.
-You know? -Uh, yeah.
Oh, I see you brought your nunchucks today.
Today? I keep 'em on me. I keep my nunchucks on me.
Just in case somebody wanna run up on me. I'm talkin' abo...
-[groans] -Yeah, don't hurt yourself.
Mm-hmm. You won't be sayin' it when I pass the police exam.
It will be your third attempt,
so that'll be a Christmas miracle.
-Oh, yeah! -If you wasn't so pretty...
I know you'll pass it this time, Ty.
I really... I-I appreciate that, Jade. Yeah.
I'm gonna make my rounds. I'm out.
Yeah, me too. See you, Holidays!
All right, buh-bye now. Be good to each other.
-Hey, dad. -One second, son.
Honey, where is that help-wanted poster?
I'm wanna get some people in here for our busy season.
Don't you think that's a bit premature?
No, after you've done that interview? Come on!
We're gonna have people bustin' through those doors.
-Hey, dad, check it out. -All right.
I just launched the new Holiday Jewels website
so we can attract customers from all over the world.
Look, people can order online,
plus, the folks who already come in the store.
Is this your idea, Jade?
I did ask our resident tech geek, Mark Blackerberg,
to build us a site so we could attract online shoppers.
-We have to go to the customers. -Yeah, I know.
-We have to embrace technology. -[RJ] Look, dad.
The store isn't even open yet here in Chicago
and we already got ten shoppers online.
You're tellin' me we got ten people
shopping in our store right now?
[RJ] Well, now it's 12.
See, pop, that's the thing.
The site is running 24 hours a day.
We could be clockin' paper 24/7,
instead of just during store hours.
[chuckles] All right.
-Nicely done, son. -Thank you. Thank you.
-[car honks] -Oh.
I gotta go, but all I know is,
Holiday Jewels is about to be paid.
[laughing]
RJ, don't forget, you have choir rehearsal tonight.
-Don't be late. -I got you. I got you.
-All right, see you all. -All right.
-Love you. Hm. -Love you, too.
-What's up, choir boy? -It's cracked.
Your family know you're cuttin' school?
Man, stop trippin', man. Let's go.
-Robert Holiday. -Hello, Mr. Holiday.
Peter Tillerson, SLI Development.
Mr. Holiday, I am calling because, as you know,
you're severely overdue on your store's mortgage.
And if we can't collect the outstanding balance
of $73,000 by December 27th,
we'll be forced to repossess your business.
Look, my parents started this business 75 years ago
on nothing more than a dream.
They handed it down to me and my wife,
and I plan to hand it down to my children.
You will have your money on the 27th.
[mellow music]
I won't disappoint you, Jewel.
I promise you.
[Racquel] Girl, don't worry.
With the diamond collection, the article and new website,
y'all are gonna have plenty of customers this season.
Hope you're right, Roc.
SLI Development is buying up property all over Rosegate.
They won't be happy until they get rid of all of us.
They want this whole place to be filled
with avocado-toast-eating hipsters,
artisanal cheese shops and goat-yoga studios.
[laughs] Hey, wait, I thought you liked yoga.
I'm all about that Namaste life, but not with no damn goat.
The only goat I like is curried.
Ooh, I know that's right, but they can't get rid of our shops.
Camille's cookies, the Rib Shack,
our churches, my salon.
Speaking of the salon, shouldn't you be heading there?
-Excuse me. -You're right.
I got a customer comin' soon.
But before I go I gotta ask you a question.
Do you think Preston's gonna get you one of these for Christmas?
I don't know what he has planned.
Girl, please, y'all been datin' for forever.
[sighs] But the question is...
¶ Ta-da ta ta-da ¶
¶ Tan-tan ta-da ¶
Do you, Jade Denise Holiday,
take this man,
Preston "Borin' Ass" Moore
to be your lawfully wedded husband?
I know you didn't just clown my man.
And why don't you just worry about your own love life?
Besides, who wouldn't wanna marry Preston?
He's handsome, he has a good job, no kids.
He's God-fearing, and he even just gave up pork.
Nah, girl, I don't trust no black man
that don't eat pork from the roota to the toota.
You know my mom loved him.
She thought he'd make a great husband.
Your mom, God rest her soul, loved Preston.
But do you?
He's a good man, Roc.
He was really there for me and my family when my mom got sick.
Listen, I'm not sayin' he's not a good man.
I'm just askin' if he's the right man for you.
[instrumental music]
[groans]
[car beeps]
Well, some things never change
no matter how long you've been gone.
[instrumental music]
[Trey] D.
So when'd you get back?
You askin' questions you already know the answers to, Trey.
You ain't call. You ain't write while you were gone.
And when you finally get back, you make a brother
track you down.
Poncho don't like trackin' people down who owe him money.
I don't owe Poncho money.
That lick went left and he knows that.
That's not quite the way Poncho sees it.
-Let's take a ride. -Nah, bruh.
I'mma sit here, I'mma finish my drink.
Don't make me ask you twice.
Oh, my God!
Okay, go sit down over there.
Jade, where the hell is your brother?
-Excuse me. -Oops, sorry.
-He's holdin' up rehearsal. -[Jade] I don't know.
-Did you call him? -Twice.
If he doesn't get here in five minutes,
I'm gonna sing the solo myself!
Ooh, what are y'all lookin' at?
These costumes you made are perfect.
-You are so talented. -Thank you.
You know I love to sew.
I hear you have a lot of women waiting for you
to design their dresses for the Jewel Ball.
I do love designing clothes, but I can't leave the store
right now. My dad really needs me.
So is your father coming tonight?
I brought him some chicken and dumplings
because I know he usually works late this time of the year.
He'll be here later. I know he loves your cooking, so--
-Is that RJ? -What the hell?
Hey, baby, I-I was just finishing up my shift
and came across a juvenile delinquent who looked like
he needed a ride to choir rehearsal.
-What's goin' on, RJ? -Nothin'.
Just was with some friends.
Oh, boy, you lucky you can sing.
'Cause what we not gonna do is ruin my Christmas concert.
-I got you, Roc. -Okay.
Let's go.
[Racquel] Let's go.
¶ Joy ¶
¶ To the world ¶
¶ The Lord has come ¶
¶ Let Earth ¶
¶ Receive ¶
¶ Her King ¶
You can't stay mad at a kid with a voice like that.
Who was he hanging out with?
Just a couple of kids on my radar.
Jade. Don't worry. I got him.
He's got two more years before he goes to college,
and I promised mom I'd keep him on track.
And you will, baby. RJ's a good kid.
¶ And heaven and nature ¶
¶ Sing ¶¶
[Racquel] Okay!
[applauding, laughing]
Jade, your brother got that from your blessed mother.
We sure miss Sister Jewel in the choir.
Yeah, dad will be so proud to hear him singin'
her favorite song at the Christmas service.
Ah, what a blessing.
And speakin' of blessings, your African diamonds
are the talk of the church.
Can't wait to see 'em for myself.
I can't wait to show 'em to you, pastor.
I also need to Christmas shop for the first lady.
Now, will my divine discount be available?
-Of course. -[laughs] Ain't God good?
-Ah, all the time. -All the time.
-Excuse me, pastor. -Mm-hmm.
Uh, Preston, are you familiar
with Proverbs 18:22?
Uh, no, sir. Can't say that I am.
Proverbs 18:22 says, "Whoso findeth a wife,
findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favor from the Lord."
So when will I have the pleasure
of performing a wedding ceremony?
Well, let's just say I have a few things up my sleeve.
-[laughs] Ain't God good? -All the time.
-[cell phone rings] -Excuse me, pastor.
-I need to take this. -Mm-hmm.
[drill whirring]
Boss. He here.
Devin Renard!
Now, why I gotta hear from the streets that you back in town?
You weren't gonna even stop by and say hi to a old friend?
-I'm hurt. -Oh.
I didn't wanna bother you before the holidays, Ponch.
[both laughing]
Okay, let's cut to the chase then. I'mma need my money back.
Ponch, I didn't get anything from that hotel job.
You know, I had everything planned down to the T.
But it's not my fault that the girl that you hired to keep
the security guard occupied let him come back early.
So you go ghost on me for two years?
You know, the cops, they questioned me for hours.
Hours, Ponch, and I didn't say a word.
I didn't say a word about anything or anybody.
-[scoffs] -Yeah.
Yeah, so they didn't have a case on me so I blew town and lay low
just in case they did.
D...
D, D, D!
That was supposed to be a major score.
I spent a lot of money settin' that up, D.
And I'mma need that money back.
So now that you're back in town, you need to make it up to me.
Ponch, my days of robbin' are over.
-Really? -[Devin] Yes!
That's not what your ass said when I found you
broke and desperate after foster care kicked you out.
Come on, Ponch.
Back in the day, rollin' with your crew
was the only option I had.
But after almost getting caught, man, I-I had to make a change!
-I'm done, Ponch! I'm out! -[laughs]
-What the hell's so damn funny? -Your ass's funny.
Who you think you're talkin' to?
You're not out the game until I say you out the game.
[intense music]
What's this, man?
Your next job.
[Racquel] Dang! Finish already, Jade.
I wanna see my dress for the ball.
Stop squirming. I just have to get this pin in here.
I can't believe I had so many dress orders this year.
Girl, you got the magic touch, all your dress designs
are fa-bulous!
Well, what do you think about this dress?
Jade. Oh, my God!
Your girl's gonna slay like she's never slayed before.
This is stunning!
Yes, tres magnifique!
-Oh, well, I'm glad you like it. -Like it?
Jade, I love it. Thank you so much.
Of course, Roc. Anything for you.
[mellow music]
And I never told you this, but when you went away
to private school and then you left for college,
I just knew our friendship wasn't gonna be the same.
-Roc, how could you think that? -I know.
But the girls on the block was talkin' and they was sayin',
"If she leaves, she ain't comin' back.
And if she do come back, she gonna be stuck-up and proper."
And I was like, "That's not true.
She was already stuck-up before she left."
[both laughing]
-Besties for life? -Besties for life.
Okay, enough of this sentimental stuff.
I have to get this done so I can get started on my own dress.
Yes, you need to be designing dresses of your own
instead of working in your family's jewelry store.
Yeah, I know, but now is really just not a good time.
You take care of everybody else.
Okay, when you gonna start taking care of you?
[sighs] Okay.
[Robert] Thank you for coming back in, Marcus.
-Good to see you again. -Good to see you, too.
Hey, Jade, uh, Marcus is really excited
about getting that engagement diamond ring.
Well, welcome back to Holiday Jewels.
You're in the best hands.
-All right. -Let's look at those rings.
I like that one.
I really like that one, but...
-I can't afford it. -I understand completely.
For a less expensive alternative,
why not consider this French-set round-cut diamond?
Actually, brother, you shouldn't get that ring.
Trust me, Marcus, she'll love that ring.
Trust me, brother, you don't want that ring.
Why not?
Well, lookin' at all these rings here,
this one right here,
the color, the clarity
the symmetry on this one is flawless.
Now, the ring that you're holdin', that's a nice diamond,
no offense to the beautiful woman that's trying
to sell it to you, but it has a few flaws
undetectable to the untrained eye.
But this one... Yeah.
I know it costs a little bit more,
but that's the better investment.
-You think so? -Listen, Marcus--
Your girl cannot say no to this ring
or the man that's givin' it to her.
She's gonna be looking at this ring for a very long time.
Sh... Yo, rest of your life.
-Who knows how long that is? -Really?
Think of it as a get-out-of-jail
free card for life.
-Look, Marcus-- -I'll take it!
Great!
I'll go ring it up.
Uh, young man, could I speak with you a sec?
You seem to know a lot about diamonds.
Yeah, I always loved stones.
You see that sign on the window?
-What sign? -Christmas is our busy season.
We put on extra help.
Seems like you know quite a bit about precious gems.
You could say I've picked up a few things over the years.
[chuckles] Uh, that brother over there,
he's been in here three or four times.
Never even looked at that diamond ring
you sold him in less than a minute.
-Thanks, dad. -No, no, honey. I'm sorry.
But that's the kind of help we need.
-What's your name? -I'm Devin Rena...
-Devin Reynolds, sir. -Devin.
Could I interest you in a job for the holiday season?
Dad!
You know...
I would love to help you out for the Christmas holidays.
Uh, great! Great! Great!
All right! Stop by tomorrow. You can do your paperwork.
Welcome to Holiday Jewels, Devin Reynolds.
Hey, very good. All right.
I can't believe you don't have the Christmas tree up already.
You usually have it decorated the day after Thanksgiving
like a little kid or somethin'.
Well, dad and RJ are at Murray And Sons getting a tree
and when they get back with it, I'll decorate it.
Okay, baby. What's goin' on at work?
What makes you think something's going on at work?
Because, like your mother, Christmas is
your favorite time of year, doesn't seem like
your heart's in it right now.
Okay, I'm sorry, I'm just annoyed
because dad hired some random stranger
off the street to work in the store--
-He hired a stranger? -Yeah.
Some guy came in the store and convinced one of my customers
to buy a really expensive ring
and now dad thinks he's the salesman of the year.
Doesn't sound like your dad.
Well, that's exactly what he did.
Mom never would have let this happen.
[mellow music]
I can't believe this is our second Christmas without her.
Your mom was a wonderful person, Jade.
So are you.
You're doin' a great job with your dad at the store
and helping raise RJ.
You had to pull RJ off a street corner.
What happened to the kid that was obsessed with computers
and coding and college?
And don't get me started on that hair.
Hey, hey, RJ's goin' to college.
Don't you worry. I got you, Jade.
-[door unlocks] -[Robert] Ho-ho-ho!
Merry Christmas!
-Ah... -[Jade] Dad, that tree is huge!
Mm-hmm.
[Robert chuckles]
-All right. -What's he doing here?
-Where's RJ? -[Robert] Ah, well...
RJ was supposed to meet me at the store,
but he never showed up.
I tried callin' him, but his cell phone
kept goin' to voicemail, and then Devin showed up,
you know, to finish his paperwork,
and he agreed to help me bring the tree by.
We got a chance to talk shop in the car.
-It was very impressive, huh? -Hm.
-[Preston clears throat] -Oh, yeah, um...
Preston, this is my new sales associate, Devin.
Devin, this is Jade's boyfriend, Preston.
-Nice to meet you. -Likewise.
I never knew that people actually go to the farm
and cut down their own tree.
Well, my wife, Jewel, she made sure
that every year we had a fresh-cut Christmas tree.
-[door shuts] -What's up, everybody?
RJ, why didn't you help dad at Murray And Sons with the tree?
I'm sorry. I got caught up on some computer code.
-And my phone died. -Baby girl, relax.
We got the tree and Devin's ready to go tomorrow morning.
So why don't you get mama's angel out of the box
so we can put it on top of the tree?
[mellow music]
You start with the tree-topper first?
Absolutely. Jewel insisted. Family tradition.
[in unison] Mama's tree. Mama's rules.
All right, I'm gonna leave this to y'all.
I'm gonna see if there's any more
of Camille's chicken and dumplings.
Dad, you know Camille will make you
more chicken and dumplings if you call her.
-I know! I know! -[cell phone rings]
RJ, will you get me a stepladder?
-I got you. -Hey, babe.
I'm gonna take this call real quick.
Okay.
[Jade clears throat]
[bells chiming]
Okay, I'm just gonna... I'm gonna do it myself.
[instrumental music]
-Whoa! -Oh! I got you!
-Oh! Thank you. -[Robert chuckles]
You know, I think I'm gonna get outta here
and get ready for work tomorrow.
Okay.
Thank you for helping my father.
-Yeah, quite the helper. -Yeah, no problem.
Hey, so, Devin, uh, where did you say you're from?
-Goodnight. -Uh, goodnight.
[rap music on stereo]
-It was good, Brandon. -You tell me, choir boy.
-You ready? -Ready.
Come on, man. Let's get up outta here.
[intense music]
Lookin' kinda nervous, choir boy. You ready for this?
Hey, look, man. I've done my part, all right?
And that was accessing the store's security system.
So if you ask me, I'm more than ready, son.
Why you even doin' this?
You don't need the money. Livin' in that big house.
Hey, look, man, you don't know nothin' about me.
All right, I need this money, too.
Yeah, whatever, man. Let's just get to this for real though.
All right, I deactivated the automatic lock
and the alarm system for eight minutes.
-That's all the time I need. -Whatever, man.
-Look, just hurry up, all right? -Wait. You ain't coming in?
S-somebody gotta be lookout. Hurry up, man. Come on!
You better be here when I come back.
Ain't no time for turnin' back now.
[music continues]
Come on, man. Hurry up.
I hope you enjoy your gift...
Thank you.
-Hello! -Well, well...
Are you a part of the African Prince collection?
No, I'm the new sales associate.
-I'm Devin. And you are? -Hm.
Possibly interested. I'm Racquel.
-Jade's bestie. -Oh, Jade's bestie?
-Nice to meet you, Racquel. -Nice to meet you, too.
-Hey, Roc. -Hey, girl.
-What's that? -My dress for the Jewel Ball.
Jewel Ball? What's that about?
Oh, it's the annual Holiday family fundraiser.
Jade here is a fabulous designer.
She's makin' half the gowns for the ball, including yours truly.
If I'm such a fabulous designer,
then why are you bringing me your dress to alter the design?
Oh, I just wanna alter the leg slit up the thigh.
You know, give the people want they want.
-Bye, Roc. -[Racquel] Oh.
You should come to the ball.
-Devin. -Oh, no.
That sounds like something you need a date for.
-And I don't have a date, so-- -Oh. You don't need a date.
-Ain't that right, Jade? -Leave Devin alone.
I'm sure he doesn't want to come to the ball.
Oh, I think he wants to come.
I expect to see you there, Devin.
I'mma go grab my coat and get some food.
-You need anything, Jade? -No, thank you.
-It's nice meeting you, Racquel. -Mm-hmm.
-Okay. -Ooh.
Girl! Girl! Jade! Jade!
Jade Denise Holiday, why didn't you tell me
you guys got a fine-ass new employee?
Dad hired him after he convinced some guy
to buy an engagement ring. Hired him, just like that.
Well, y'all did have the help-wanted sign out front.
And you got help. I wish that brother would help me.
I don't know, there's just something
about him I don't like.
There's something about him I do like.
Hey, Jade, you, you sure you don't need anything?
-I'm good, thank you. -Devin.
You're comin' out with us tonight
to celebrate your new job.
-Racquel, what are you doing? -No, that's okay.
-Thanks for the offer. -Oh, no, African Prince.
I insist.
I'll see you both at 9:00. I'm out.
[instrumental music]
Really, Roc? This is where you wanted to go tonight?
Don't be lookin' down your nose.
This place has the best drinks and wings
on the South Side.
You think I'm eating something from this place?
Oh, don't act like we ain't used to eat at places like this
back in the day before you got all bougie.
-[Devin clears throat] -I'm not bougie.
[chuckles] Ain't that what bougie black people say, Devin?
Pretty much.
Service ain't what it used to be. Guess I gotta go to the bar.
Wait, why don't you let me go get it for you, Racquel?
I got the first round... Devin.
[chuckling]
Ah.
So how'd you get started workin' at the jewelry store?
What do you mean?
What I mean is, did you grow up
always wantin' to work in your family's jewelry store?
I had to drop out of college when my mom got sick
and couldn't work at the store anymore.
Mm, sorry about that.
Do you ever think about going back?
-Now you sound like Racquel. -Racquel is a wise woman.
She's just lookin' out for her best friend's best interest.
That's all.
So what'd you study?
-Fashion. -Fashion? You?
Yeah.
I used to spend hours in the archives
discovering the works of famous black designers.
Like, did you know that the woman that designed
the Playboy bunny costume was black?
-No, I didn't. -Her name was Zelda Wynn Valdes.
And Anne Lowe, she was this brilliant designer
who created the gown that Jackie O wore
when she married JFK.
-I did not know that. -[Jade] Yeah.
She opened her own boutique on Madison Avenue in 1928.
Like, can you imagine that?
A black woman with her own shop in the 1920s?
And even after she lost her sight from glaucoma,
she kept designing clothes, like there was nothing
that could stop her.
You know, I, I never seen you this excited.
I mean, you're beamin'. You really are.
This must be the real Jade.
Not that super-serious salesperson
at her father's jewelry store.
You know... you should go back.
You know, that's where your heart is.
So enough about me. What about your family?
Well, my family's not like your family.
I bounced around from foster homes.
-Sorry to hear that. -It's okay.
So where'd you learn about jewels?
One of my foster fathers, he was a gemologist.
And in his library, he had so many books.
I mean, thousands of books.
And I would read everything I could.
That's pretty cool.
Have you ever heard of Art Smith?
No, I don't think so.
See, Art Smith was this black jewelry designer
in New York City, and he would design all these
extraordinary pieces, he would design pieces for, like,
Duke Ellington and-and Lena Horne.
How have I never heard of him?
He opened up his first jewelry store in 1940.
So I've been meaning to ask you.
When you came in to the store that day,
what were you shopping for?
My round, my drinks.
Let's toast.
The holidays and new beginnings.
[Racquel chuckles]
Oh, God, Roc, what is this?
The house special.
Keep drinking. It gets smoother.
-As it goes down. -You sure about that?
Y'all are some bougie-ass lightweights.
-Try and keep up. -Oh, I got your bougie for you.
-[Devin] Mm. -[Racquel laughs]
[upbeat music]
Thank you for a good night, Devin!
Thank you, my African friend.
-Well, thank you, ladies. -[Racquel laughs]
Hey, make sure you get 'em home safe.
[door opens]
Well, good morning, Merry J.
Could you please keep your voice down?
I have a splitting headache. Is this yours?
[laughs] No.
But you won't try to outdrink me again.
-Whatever, Devin. -Devin?
I thought I was your African Prince.
African Prince? I don't even know what you're talking about.
But that's not what you were saying last night.
Something wrong with the numbers?
No, we're up fifty percent.
I have never seen sales like this in one day.
-Guess your dad was right. -What do you mean?
Judging by the numbers, he was right to hire me.
You got lucky.
Thanks to me, the Holidays will make so much money
this Christmas, you'd be ready to open up a second store.
What's wrong? Something I said?
No, it's just, mom and dad had big plans to expand the store.
What happened?
All the money went to medical bills when my mom got sick.
I'm sorry.
-Hey, babe. -Hey, babe.
-Hey. -How are you?
Good. Hey, I tried calling you last night.
But you didn't answer. Where were you?
Oh, yeah. Racquel took me out for karaoke.
[Preston] Karaoke? Glad I missed that.
[Jade chuckles]
Why haven't you changed your clothes?
We're gonna be late for dinner.
I know, babe. I had a long day today.
Can't we just, like, order takeout and chill tonight?
I was really looking forward to having dinner at Josephine's.
[Preston] We can go next week, I promise.
[sighs] Okay. Let me just finish closing--
No, that's... It's okay. I-I could take care of everything.
-You sure? -I'm positive.
You guys, you go out, you have a good time.
And, Jade, don't forget to get Racquel's dress.
-For the Jewel Ball. -Right. Thank you.
-Be right back. -Okay.
Appreciate that, man.
No problem.
So you going to the Jewel Ball, Devin?
Maybe I will.
-You should. -Why's that?
Be a lot of single ladies there.
How was your day?
Baby?
Oh.
I'm sorry, babe. You say something?
Yeah, I asked you how your day was.
Um, sorry, babe, we got some new intel coming in
from the cell-phone store robbery.
Oh, that's great.
And we have enough problems around here.
It's bad enough they're pushing out all the old businesses.
Are they still coming after your pops?
Yeah, but he's hoping that the Christmas season sales
will pay SLI off and keep the doors open, so...
Selling may not be the worst thing.
I mean, after all, when we get married,
you'll be at home with our kids.
The store's been in my family for three generations.
I can't just abandon it.
And why would you assume that I wouldn't work
if the store closed?
I have my own dreams, you know?
What are you gonna do?
Go back to school? Sell dresses?
You know I wanna open my own boutique.
I designed my Jewel Ball dress and several others.
People are always asking me to design--
Oh, come on, babe.
What do you expect friends to say?
I'm sure that your dress is beautiful,
but that's because you'll be the one wearing it.
That doesn't mean you just go and start a business.
You see how hard it is
with the developers takin' over every block?
Yeah, I see how hard it is because I work there.
We're not giving up on Rosegate.
J, I love Rosegate, too.
All I'm saying is that being
my wife and the mother of my children
should be a worthwhile alternative.
-But what about-- -We talked about this.
My mom stayed home to raise me and my two brothers.
That's important to me, Jade.
You really should think about it.
Your mama teach you some manners?
-Ouch, man. -How'd the cell-phone job go?
-I see you got the phones. -What I meant was...
How did everything go with the youngin RJ?
Man, why are you so interested in RJ?
And I'm the one that pulled the job.
Boy, if you don't just answer the question...
RJ's a punk.
I mean, he disabled the lock and the alarm, but he chickened out
when it was time to go inside. He don't want no smoke.
Wait, so RJ didn't go inside the store
and help you steal the phones?
Nah, man, his punk ass sat in the car
while I did all the work. Now, can I get my money?
How you expect to get your money
when you can't follow simple instructions?
Oh, Poncho, I-I mean, no disrespect.
Look, you-you told me to recruit RJ, we pulled the job.
You-you got the phones, man.
B, I run the entire South Side of Chicago.
Do I look like I need some two-bit cell-phone job?
Answer me! Do I look like I need some damn phones?
No, Poncho. I-I'm sorry. Please don't hurt me, man.
Look, I-I just want my money.
I'm not gonna hurt you.
But Trey here, he don't take too kindly to youngins
that don't follow orders.
-Whoa. -Trey.
Make sure Brandon pays RJ when you finish.
[Brandon] Get off me, man.
[Brandon groans]
[exhales sharply] Man...
[Devin] What's that about?
Nothin' that concerns you.
What's going on at Holiday Jewels?
The Holidays are having their annual Jewel Ball.
They're gonna shut down the store early,
that's when I'm gonna make my move 'cause everybody
in Rosegate is gonna be in there.
Perfect.
-What you need from me? -I don't need nothing from you.
I just came to see you face-to-face.
After I pull this job off, I'm done.
Wow. I'm offended, D.
I had plans of us doing big things together.
[sighs] You know what?
There is something I need from you.
-What's that? -Where can I get a tuxedo?
-Hey, Mr. H. -[Robert] Hey, Ty.
Got your tuxedo for the ball from the cleaners.
Thank you.
You know, I've been so busy here because of Devin's sales,
I haven't been able to get over there.
Thanks, Mr. Kurato.
You know I'm just doing my job, sir.
-And doing it well. -It's good to hear that, Mr. H.
Uh, did you know Mr. Johnson
just sold his dry-cleaning store?
-No. -Yeah!
Man, I hate to hear that.
[Ty] Man, me, too.
Hm.
You know, when my father started this business,
it was just about the time when the black folks were migrating
up here from the south, coming to Chicago.
He sunk every last dime he had into this store
believing that black folks
deserved a quality place to shop...
a place to create memories...
that we deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
There wouldn't be a Rosegate without Holiday Jewels.
Thank you, Ty.
At least you got a chance to fulfill your dreams.
Well, fellows, truth be told,
I always wanted to be an Air Force pilot.
-What? -Yes, sir.
-Wow. -Yeah.
But my daddy told me that I had to go under the family business,
so... here we are.
Hm. You ever regret not becoming a pilot?
Yeah, there were times. Yeah, sure.
But business was thrivin', you know,
and then I, I met Jewel, fell in love,
got married, had kids.
Then, well, you know...
Oh, so, Ty, Racquel tells me that she's been helping you
study for that police exam. How's it goin'?
Man, look, every time I get a wrong answer,
Racquel pinches me, hard.
Like, I think she loves wrong answers.
Sounds like you got a good woman.
No, it's not like that, man. Not like Mr. H over here.
Got all those women at the church chasin' him.
All right, all right, now at least I can't say
that those church widows have stopped bringing by casseroles.
[Ty and Robert laughing]
I bet you don't want Ms. Camille to stop coming by.
Oh, well, Ms. Camille has, uh...
She's been a great friend since Jewel passed.
And she puts her foot in those cookies--
-Now what'd you say? -[Devin] Whoa, whoa.
Hold up. Cookies?
About at Christmas time, Camille makes these
maple-glazed sugar cookies. Mercy.
-Real bomb. Real bomb. -Ooh!
But you gotta try the hot-chocolate lava cookies
fresh off the oven. Bruh.
Have you speaking in tongues, man!
[mumbles]
[Jade] Okay! Okay! Okay! Okay!
I have seen crackheads feining less than you two.
Can we get some work done, please?
-Catch you later, Mr. H. -All right, take care, Ty.
Good job, Devin.
[Devin] We'll get it right out to you right away, Mr. Hayes.
Thank you and buh-bye.
-Bye. -Very, very good.
Hey, guys, we could be in for another record day
if you guys keep this pace up.
That's great, dad. So who sold the most today?
Uh, well, RJ's website is kickin' both of your behinds.
But you guys are in a dead heat, so keep up the good work.
How about we make things interesting?
What do you mean?
Just a little friendly wager
between the two of us to see
who can sell the most this evening.
What would be the point of that?
Just to have a little fun, and a way to help you
to get your sales mojo back.
Get it back? I never lost it.
Well, the way I see things, I've only been here a few weeks
and I'm already breaking your sales records.
You're on.
Good. Loser buys dinner.
I'm gonna crush you.
A man like you deserves a watch like this.
This necklace was made for you.
Diamonds are a girl's best friend.
Who puts a price on happiness?
He deserves this.
It looks amazing on you.
You only live once.
Think of it as a get-out-of-jail free card for life.
[both] Thank you. Come again.
[Devin] This is crazy.
I've never seen numbers like that before.
Neither have I, honey. This is incredible.
But between me and Devin, who sold the most today?
Uh, well, you both had record sales days.
But who had the bigger record sales day?
Yeah, Mr. H, who made the most sales?
You were both outstanding.
As a matter of fact, I want you both to leave now.
-But, dad, I-- -No, I insist.
I'm closing. You guys have earned an early night off. Go.
Go, get out of here.
Go. Ah! Uh-uh-uh!
[chuckles] Oh, this is amazing. This is amazing.
So you wanna grab something to eat?
Oh. No, I'm-I'm just gonna go home.
Oh, so you're not gonna pay up on your bet? Hm...
What? You know I won.
Jade, your father was just trying to spare your feelings.
-You know I won. -Whatever, Devin.
-I know I beat you. -Fine.
If you're gonna insist that you won,
I insist that we eat at my favorite place.
[instrumental "Joy To The World"]
I tell you, this is the best hot dog in the city.
[Devin] Mm!
-Not bad! -Not bad? You're buggin'!
-Hey, great dog, Marshall. -You got it, buddy.
[Devin] Mm.
So your dad, he seemed pretty excited about the sales today.
We need those sales.
You know, I find it amazing now, to worry about the business,
but still have time to think about the ball.
He'd never wanna let the community down
or let my mom's legacy die.
You must really miss her.
Especially this time of year.
Christmas was her favorite holiday.
She'd always go all out to make sure we had the best time.
You're trying to fill her shoes.
No, I could never fill
Jewel Patrice Holiday's shoes.
Hey, isn't that the guy that, uh, you,
I mean, we sold that engagement ring to?
Oh, my God! He's proposing!
Kia, I love you and I can't imagine my life without you.
Huh, Marcus, what are you doing?
Kia, will you marry me?
-Yes, Marcus! Yes! -[crowd applauding]
-Oh... -Yes!
[mellow music]
You know what, I should probably get home.
Preston's probably looking for me.
-I-I could give you a ride. -I can get myself home.
I just wanna make sure you get home safe, that's all.
And I got an idea. Is RJ home?
[Jade] Are you sure this is a good idea?
Of course it is.
-I don't know. -Trust us, Jade.
This is a great idea.
Devin capturing video of that proposal was genius!
I'm uploading it to the social-media page right now.
[RJ] Look, people love proposals.
This will drive more business to the store.
Wow! Great idea, Devin.
[scoffs] We about to go viral.
-[car honking] -Oh.
-Hey, wait. -My friend's outside.
He gotta borrow my calculus book, so... I'll be right back.
Wow, look at all these likes!
Yes, growing.
Well, people are saying they're coming to the store!
That's nice, Jade.
We got another job coming soon. You better be ready.
-I got you. I'll be ready. -All right.
Hey, yo, next time, no waiting in the car.
All right.
[intense music]
Devin helped us launch a new social-media campaign
for the store tonight. It's taking off already.
You just go above and beyond. Don't you, Devin?
I think I better get going.
I'll walk you out.
You know, you're welcome, by the way.
-For what? -"For what?"
For the best hot dog in Chicago.
It was all right.
For convincing Marcus to buy that ring.
We both did that.
The viral video.
Okay.
And then for this.
See you tomorrow, Jade.
Okay.
Hey, baby.
So why was Devin here?
He got a great idea for social media
after we saw a guy who bought a ring in the store
propose in the park.
We? Park? What park?
Cicero Park. Are you hungry?
What the hell were y'all doing at Cicero Park?
What is this, one of your police interrogations?
We got a hot dog and we saw the couple in the park.
-It's not a big deal. -Not a big deal?
There's something about this guy I don't like, Jade.
Why? Babe, dad did a background check on him and everything.
-It's fine. -Okay.
Well, I don't like him around you.
[blubbering lips] He's just holiday help.
He's gonna be gone right after Christmas.
What's his last name?
If it'll make you feel better, Reynolds. Devin Reynolds.
-[doorbell rings] -I'll be right back.
[intense music]
Hey, man. Hey, uh, do me a favor.
Run a background check on a guy named Devin Reynolds.
Get back to me.
-[humming] Oh, excuse me. -[Camille] And a latte.
-Have a good day, sir. -[chuckles]
Good morning, Camille. How are you?
I'm good. How are you today?
I'm great, now that I have your coffee.
-Oh! I have something for you. -Mm. Wha...
Oh! Is that what I think it is?
Mm. My first batch of maple-glazed sugar cookies.
-Ooh! -[Camille chuckles]
Little birdie told me they were your favorite.
Do any of these little birdies
happen to work at my jewelry store?
Mm! Woman...
This is the best damn cookie I've ever had in my life.
[chuckles] Well, I'm glad I haven't lost my touch.
No. No, you certainly haven't lost your touch.
Look, um, I better go.
Gotta go open up the store.
Yeah, I guess you better.
-Yeah. -[chuckles]
-Hey, um, Camille. -Yes?
You're going to the Jewel Ball, right?
I never miss it.
Save me a dance.
Sure.
Thank you.
-Bye. -Bye.
Girl, what is so urgent you was blowing up my phone this morning
interrupting my beauty sleep?
I have to tell you something, and I can't text all of this.
Wassup, girl?
Devin kissed me. But it was just on the cheek.
I knew it! I knew... You ain't slick.
-Ho-ho-ho! Ho-ho-ho! -[shushing]
I don't need everybody knowing my business.
Yeah, I knew something was gonna happen between the two of you.
After that night at the bar, girl,
he wants to stuff your Christmas stocking.
-Why are we even friends? -Oh, my God.
Have you been with Officer Bore-me-to-death so long
you can't even tell when a fine-ass man
is attracted to you anymore?
Why are you always dissing my man?
Does Preston use his handcuffs for anything other than work?
If not, that might be your problem.
This right here is exactly why you're the worst.
You lowkey like Devin. Admit it, Jade.
I'm giving you permission to stop clutching your pearls
and go for what you want.
What if I don't know what I want?
Girl, Stevie Wonder could see what you want.
It's Devin.
Good morning, ladies. Did I hear someone say my name?
Hey, Devin.
-How you doin'? -I'm doin' fine, Racquel.
-How are you? -Oh, I'm good, Devin.
-What's in the bag? -Oh.
I got a tuxedo for the Jewel Ball.
You know, someone told me that I shouldn't miss it, so...
Mm-hmm. Glad to see you took my advice.
I'm actually looking forward to it.
You never know, I might find someone
under the mistletoe.
-[coughs] -I'll see you inside, Jade.
I'll talk to you later, Racquel.
That man wants you.
I already told you I have a man.
You're out here blushing like you're in the fifth grade.
-Girl, you got it bad. -Got what bad? I'm fine.
Who are you trying to convince? Me or yourself?
Oh!
Girl, I can't...
[Jade] Another great day.
So how was school?
Fine.
And how's everything else going?
Fine, Jade. Can you let me do my homework?
Sorry, just checking on you.
-Hey, babe. -[Jade] Hey.
You look so handsome.
-I missed you today. -Missed you, too.
I'm gonna go get ready to go to Josephine.
Devin's closing.
-Lucky me. -Hm.
You like working here, Devin Reynolds?
I love it.
I'm pretty sure everybody's gonna be sorry to see you go.
-See me go? -Yeah.
Once that holiday season's ended,
you'll be on your way, right?
I haven't really thought about it.
Sounds like you thought about it, though.
-[cell phone rings] -Excuse me.
-Ready? -I'm-I'm sorry, babe.
-I gotta go. -What, now?
There's a break in the cell-phone store robbery.
I understand. But I was really looking forward to tonight.
I know, babe, now, look, I promise you,
I'm gonna make it up to you, okay?
Okay.
I'll see you tomorrow at the ball?
Of course.
Come on, babe, don't be like that.
I got something special planned, all right?
Okay.
[Brandon on voicemail] It's Brandon. Leave a message.
Bro! Bro, call me back, bro, the police are--
-RJ, you all right? -Of course, man. Why wou...
-Why wouldn't I be? -You sure?
Looked like you were about to pass out when Preston said
he had a break in the cell-phone case.
Hey... You know anything about that?
No, man.
RJ, look...
if you're caught up into somethin',
man, I might be able to help you out.
Look, man, I'm fine! All right?
I just wish everyone would leave me alone.
Amir, you like your job? Then do it.
Don't make me put you out of here, man.
This inventory is all messed up! Fix it!
Get to work, man.
What's so important?
Poncho, what are you doing with RJ Holiday?
-With who? -Come on, Ponch.
You know what I'm talking about. RJ Holiday.
He's a good kid, man. Leave him out of this. All right?
We'll get you your jewels, then our business is done.
But the Holidays, leave them alone.
Wait, so you think this is just about the jewels?
-What? -You funny as hell.
What are you talkin' about?
See, the jewels is part one of the heist.
That's where you come in.
And part two, that's when I steal
all their credit card numbers.
And part three? You're gonna love this.
That's when I access their bank account
and transfer all the funds to my Russian partner's accounts.
No, no, no, no. Ponch, you can do that.
Look, they gonna get their money back from the insurance company
for the diamonds, but if you steal
their customer's credit card numbers
and the monies from the sales,
they're gonna lose their store.
You act like that's your family.
Wait a minute.
Don't tell me you didn't caught feelings
for that sexy little Jade Holiday.
You leave her out of this, you hear me?
[chuckles] Do as you're told, and no one gets hurt.
Not you, not RJ, and not your sexy little Jade.
All right. Got it, Ponch.
-I know what I have to do. -I hope so.
"Leave Jade outta this."
Get your punk ass outta my shop.
[instrumental "Silent Night"]
RJ?
-Hey, everything okay? -I'm sorry, pastor.
[sniffles] I sh... I shouldn't even be here.
Doors of the church are always open to God's children, RJ.
I, I just come here to talk to my mom.
This church...
This church was her favorite place.
I miss her so much.
I know you do.
We all do.
You think my mama watches over me in heaven?
Like, you...
You think she can see me and what I'm doing?
God's angels,
and your mom being one of his most special,
watch over, guide and protect us.
If my mom does watch over me,
then I just hope she know I'm just tryin'
to protect the family.
What's going on with you, son?
-I... I-I-I gotta go. -Hey.
Let me help you, RJ.
Peter, it's Robert Holiday.
[Peter] Mr. Holiday.
To what do I owe this unexpected pleasure?
Are you ready to sign the papers?
Well, there won't be any papers to sign.
What do you mean?
We've had a phenomenal holiday season.
And I've just sent you a wire transfer
for the outstanding payment and next month's payment.
Merry Christmas, Peter.
[instrumental "Deck The Halls"]
-[Racquel chuckles] -Hey, you wanna dance?
-Uh, maybe later. -Hey, y'all.
-Lookin' sharp, man. -Well, thank you.
-Hey, you guys seen Jade? -[Racquel] She'll be here soon.
-Relax, African Prince. -You want a drink, man?
No, I'm good, I just need to talk to her.
[Racquel] Oh, there she is.
[mellow music]
Go on. Go get her.
You look incredible, Jade.
Thank you. You look okay.
So where's Officer Do Right?
This beautiful woman should not be standing alone.
He's meeting me here.
You know, this dress is, is amazing.
Racquel's right, you should be a designer.
Thank you.
Dance with me, Jade.
What do you think they're talkin' about?
Mind your business.
I have to thank you.
Really? For what?
For helping us save the store.
I don't think we could've done it without you.
So does this mean you're admitting
that I'm the better salesperson?
It's a Christmas miracle.
You know, Jade, I have to thank you, too.
For what?
This has been the best Christmas ever.
Jade, there's also something else I need to tell you.
-Hey. -Mind if I cut in?
Not a problem.
[Jade clears throat]
Why were you dancing with him?
I would have been dancing with you if you'd been here.
-I ran a check on him. -And?
Nothing came back, but I still don't like the guy.
Okay, listen, you're worrying for nothing.
Besides, he's gonna be gone soon.
You look beautiful tonight, Jade.
Thank you.
This is a very special night.
Of course it is, it's the Jewel Ball.
-Hm. That's not what I mean. -What do you mean?
[crowd cheering, applauding]
Ah! Thank you and good evening, everyone.
And welcome to the annual Jewel Ball.
Now, let's welcome the man of the hour, Robert Holiday!
[Robert chuckles]
You know, and I'm very pleased to announce
that because of your generosity,
the Anderson Park Food Bank
is going to receive $10,000!
[all applauding]
You know, Holiday Jewels has been a part
of the Rosegate community for 75 years,
and it's our plan to be here
for another 75.
Thank you, guys. And now, let's get this party started.
[instrumental "Jingle Bells"]
-Yo. -Yo.
What the hell are you doing here, dawg?
You know what I'm doin' here.
Time to go.
Let's go, or I'll bust up this whole place.
-You havin' a good time? -Yeah, I am.
Good. So I want to ask you something.
Jade! Jade, the alarm company just called.
-What? What's happening? -The store's been broken into.
-We gotta go, honey. -Oh, my God. Okay.
Where's RJ? Where's Devin?
There's no time for that, we gotta go now.
Come on, we can take my car.
[intense music]
-[Robert] Oh... -[Jade] Oh, my God!
I can't believe it.
Let me find out what the hell's going on.
I can't believe.
What are we gonna do?
Look, RJ, I'm not going to ask you again.
I-I can't. Look, it's my family's business.
You don't have a choice.
[RJ] Hey, look, man, I did my part.
And that was accessing the store's security system.
The rest is on you.
There's enough right here to put you away for a long time.
And lookin' at you, I'm guessing
you not gonna do too well in prison.
[chuckles] Nah, son, not at all.
Boy, shut up! Bolo, get him outta here.
-[Devin] Hey. -Perfect timing, D.
RJ was just about to give me the credit card numbers.
-You work for him? -Let me explain, okay?
-Where are my jewels at, D? -They in a safe place.
-Okay, Ponch? -That wasn't the deal.
You were supposed to bring 'em here.
And you wasn't supposed to involve RJ, but that's
where we are now. Calm down, partner, all right?
Look, Poncho, just tell your man to be cool
and, uh, I'll get the jewels to you, all right?
Trey.
All right, this is how it's gonna go down.
I put the jewels in a safe place.
And as soon as you let RJ and myself outta here,
I'mma text you the location, okay?
Oh, so now you callin' the shots?
That's not how this gonna go!
That's exactly how it's gonna go, Ponch,
'cause you ain't got no choice.
-Really? -Yeah.
See, I did my homework on you.
Come to find out, you went to the Russians
for just a little bit more than credit cards, huh?
Poncho, take it easy.
-I will take. -[Devin] Yeah.
[Devin] Once they found out about your diamond heist,
they wasn't too pleased you was cuttin' them out.
[Poncho] Wait, Peter-Peter.
I was gonna tell you about the credit cards and the diamonds.
I guess it's true what they say.
There's no honor amongst thieves.
Peter, you can't believe Devin, he's lying!
-Shut up. -So we got a deal.
Wait, you made a deal with him?
Yeah, you can keep the jewels,
but I want the credit card numbers now.
[Devin] Come on. Come on. Come on.
Now you guys might wanna get outta here.
Come on.
RJ!
Sit down.
Come on, boy, come on.
Preston, we still haven't heard from RJ.
Let me wrap up things here and I'll go out and look for him.
RJ's phone keeps going to voicemail.
I cannot believe this is happening.
-Jade! Dad! -We've been worried sick.
-Where have you been? -I'm fine.
-Why are you with Devin? -Let me explain.
Yeah, please do.
I'm not who you think I am.
What do you mean?
I took the job at the store to steal the diamond collection.
-You stole the diamonds? -Wait, I don't understand.
A man hired me to steal the jewels, and once I got a chance
to know you guys, I realized I couldn't go through with it.
What the hell you talking about? The jewels are still gone.
No, th-the jewels are safe.
-Why are you mixed up in this? -Mm-hmm.
Well, the man who hired me, he,
he lured RJ into working for him, too.
RJ, what did you do?
I was just trying to save the store.
I helped some guys break into a cell-phone store,
but 'twas only to help pay off the debt.
Preston is working that case.
No, it's okay, Jade. I've taken care of everything.
Now, Poncho, he gave him that job so he can blackmail him
into stealing your credit card numbers
and all the money from the holiday sales.
Who the hell is Poncho?
Poncho is the man I was working for.
But don't worry, I gave a Russian guy a thumb drive
with fake credit card numbers, and I didn't
give 'em access to the bank account.
But the jewels are still missing.
No, they're okay, Jade. I've taken care of 'em, they're safe.
I can't believe you got my brother mixed up in this.
Jade, Devin saved my life tonight.
Well, shut up, RJ!
Your life wouldn't be in danger if Devin hadn't
come into our lives in the first place.
-You need to leave. -Please, Jade, just let me--
-I never wanna see you again. -Give me a chance.
Get the hell out of my house!
Jade! Jade...
Mr. Holiday...
I'm sorry.
I really am.
I think it's time for you to leave, Devin.
[instrumental music]
¶ Jo-o-o-y ¶ ¶ Joy to the world ¶
¶ To the world ¶ ¶ The Lord is come ¶
¶ Let Earth receive ¶ ¶ Let Earth receive ¶
¶ Her king ¶ ¶ Her king ¶
¶ Let every heart prepare him room ¶
¶ And heaven and nature sing ¶ ¶ Let heaven and nature sing ¶
¶ Oh heaven ¶ ¶ And heaven and heaven ¶
¶ And nature sing ¶
¶ Let heaven ¶
¶ And heaven and nature sing ¶¶
[applauding]
Thank you, brother RJ.
Saints, as we close this Christmas Eve service
and celebrate the birth
of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ,
I want us all to embrace his message
of faith and forgiveness.
-Uh, recall Mathew 6, verse 14. -Come on.
"For if you forgive others when they sin against you,
the Heavenly Father will also forgive you."
-Speak, pastor. -Amen.
-[Brown] And the church said... -Amen!
[Brown] A Merry Christmas! And may God be the glory!
[Robert] Amen! All right.
All right.
-That was a wonderful service. -[vehicle honking]
-It's okay, son. -Morning, Holiday family.
-Good morning, -I got some good news.
We got the African diamond collection back.
You're kidding! What happened?
Got an anonymous tip that the jewels are in the trunk
of a car outside the tire shop.
Did you catch anyone?
When we went inside, it was a blood bath.
It seems like Poncho Martin and his crew
got into with the Russians. It didn't end well for him.
The biggest news of all is,
we caught the Russians coming out.
One of them was Peter Tillerson.
Peter Tillerson? From SLI Development?
Tillerson was the one heading the Russian gang
buying up all the Rosegate property.
It seems like Poncho was freelancing on their turf
and they didn't like it.
And they also were the one behind
the cell-phone store robbery.
How's that for a Christmas gift?
Oh, wow. Honey.
We're gonna go check out the-the store, okay?
-Bye. See you at home. -Bye, baby.
-Thank you, brother. -Yes, sir.
-All right. -All right.
See you at Christmas dinner tomorrow?
Sure. Does 4:00 work?
Yeah.
I love you, Jade.
I love you, too. I have to go.
[door opens]
What are you doing here?
Can I talk to you for a minute? I promise I won't take too long.
What's on your mind?
Mr. H, I wanted to apologize to you,
'cause I never intended to hurt you, your family--
[stammers] D-Devin, stop.
You presented yourself as a bright, hard-working young man.
But it turns out, that none of us know who you really are.
[stammers] T-this isn't just a store, man.
This is my family.
And I invited you into my family.
Now, do you realize how much of a blessing it is, son?
All I ever wanted, Mr. H, was to be a part of a family.
-Can't you just... -[mumbles]
-Mr. H, you wanna know who I am? -Y-yes, I do, I do. Yeah.
I'm Devin Renard.
Now, I didn't have any parents.
And I grew up from foster-care home to foster-care home.
And my foster parents, they didn't care nothing about me.
All they cared about was having a check.
Only time I ever remember being happy
is when I lived with Mr. Davis.
Now, Mr. Davis, he was a gemologist, just like you.
Then he was gone. He died six months later.
And I was out on the street, and Poncho picked me up
'cause I had nowhere else to go.
I came back to Chicago because I...
I'm tired of runnin'.
I've been runnin' for so long.
Mr. H, I-I done some things in my past
that I'm not too proud of, but that stuff is in my past.
Working in your shop...
You gave me that feeling again.
You gave me that feeling of home.
You reminded me that I had dreams, too,
dreams of being a, a jewelry designer like Art Smith.
By someone I know who wanted to be an Air Force pilot.
Thank you, Devin.
Thank you for being honest.
[instrumental music]
-[Jade] Dad, this is for you. -Oh, thank you.
Hey, this is from Grandma Betty.
-Oh, good. -Hm.
-RJ, I think this is yours. -Thank you.
And I believe this is for you, J. Merry Christmas.
What's this?
Open it. Find out.
What is this, some kind of joke?
No, it's exactly what it says. You're fired.
You no longer work at Holiday Jewels.
But, dad, you need me at the store.
We've been around for 75 years, and like I said,
I have faith that we'll be around for another 75.
Honey, your grandfather forced me
to abandon my dreams to go into the family business.
I don't want you to do the same.
-But mom-- -Uh-uh.
Jade, your mother wanted you to be happy.
Here, come on. Come on. Up, up, up, up, up.
[chuckles] No, sure.
Your mother knew that I'd need help after she passed on,
and you've done that. You've gone above and beyond.
No dad could ask for more.
But, baby girl, now it's time for you
to live the life you want,
and stop trying to fill your mother's shoes.
-RJ and I will be just fine. -[RJ] Yeah, J.
You know, Devin told us about your wanting to design dresses.
He asked me to mock up this website for you.
[Jade] Devin told you that?
Yes, he did, which is why you're fired.
It's time for you to open up your own Holiday business.
And you can start by building a clientele online,
and then opening your own store in Rosegate.
I can see it.
In the future, there will be Holiday dress boutiques
all over Chicago.
-Thank you. -No problem. Merry Christmas.
Thank you for believing in me.
It's time for you to start believing in yourself.
[doorbell rings]
Who's that?
Oh. Hi.
-Who were you expecting? Santa? -Oh. No, I just thought--
[laughing] Nice PJs, Jade.
You know it's a family tradition to wear pajamas
when we're opening gifts.
Another Holiday tradition.
-Hey, uh, can we talk? -Sure.
-C-come inside, it's freezing. -N-no, I'm cool, uh...
At the Jewel Ball, I wanted to ask you something
before your father got the call about the robbery.
Jade Holiday, will you marry me?
Who was at the door, sweetie?
That was Preston.
And what did he want?
You know what he wanted, dad.
So what did you say?
I told him I can't marry him.
I hope you're not disappointed.
Jade, when Preston asked me
for your hand in marriage...
I gave my blessing because I thought that's what you wanted.
But you've got to follow your own heart.
Thanks, dad.
I know how much you and mom liked him.
Your mother knew that he'd take care of you when she was gone.
I want you to be with someone who believes in you.
Perhaps, more than you believe in yourself.
That's what your mother was for me.
-Love you. -Love you.
[mellow music]
Th...
Thanks, guys. I don't need help.
I'm sorry, honey. Did you say you needed some help?
[doorbell rings]
Really? Guys? Okay.
[sighs]
What are you doing here?
Hey, Jade, can I talk to you for a minute?
We don't have anything to talk about.
Oh, wait, come on, Jade.
Please. Just give me a minute.
Okay.
I know you don't wanna see me again,
but I came by to...
I wanted to give you your Christmas present.
-You didn't have to do that. -I did.
You know, I meant everything that I said to you at the ball,
that you have given me the best Christmas that I ever had.
You know, I hope you enjoy the book
and you don't have to open up the box now.
I don't know what to say.
I feel like I don't even know you.
You don't have to say anything, Jade.
You know, I completely understand this.
I am so, so sorry for lying to you.
You don't deserve that.
But the way I feel about you is real.
Bye, Jade.
Oh, Devin, your coat!
[exhales] So, who was at the door?
[Jade] It was Devin.
Oh. What'd he have to say?
What does it matter? I don't even know him.
You know, he saved your brother's life
after RJ made a huge mistake
trying to help out the family.
And Devin risked his own life trying to right a wrong.
So I think you do know him.
And more importantly, I think you have feelings for him.
Facts.
[Robert] Hm.
You know, that man saved a business
that's been in our family for 75 years.
Facts.
[Robert] And after hearing him talk
about you and your dreams,
I know he has feelings for you, too.
[laughing] Facts.
So...
My!
Well, it seems to me like
perhaps you should thank Devin in person
for that so thoughtful a gift.
I don't even know where he is.
Oh, come on now, Jade.
It's Christmas afternoon in Chicago.
Where do you think he is?
[instrumental music]
Hey, where y'all goin'?
I thought we were havin' Christmas dinner.
-I brought Pepto. -Whatever, Roc.
-Come on, we gotta find Devin. -Okay.
[indistinct chatter]
Devin!
Jade. What are you doin' here?
-Ooh-oh! -Whoa.
You know you clumsy, right?
-You all right? -Yeah, I'm okay.
How'd you guys find me?
Oh, well, it's Christmas, so I figured
you'd be at the best restaurant in town.
Oh, so does that mean you know me better than you think?
I know some things,
but I, I'd like to know more.
I'd really like that.
Besides, my dad fired his best salesperson.
-So-- -Oh? His best salesperson?
Yeah, he fired his best salesperson,
so he's gonna need his second best on at the store,
so you are stuck with the Holidays.
Merry Christmas, Jade.
Merry Christmas, Devin.
[instrumental music]
See, girl, that could be us, but you playin' us.
[laughing]
-Okay, dinner is almost ready. -Oh, that looks really good.
-[Robert] Doesn't it? -Yes.
Can I have your attention, everyone?
What is it, Ty?
I have an announcement to make.
I passed the police exam.
-Oh, whoa! -Yay!
[applauding]
How about that? Oh...
[gasps] Oh...
That was a great news, TY, but can we eat now?
-Yes. Good idea. -Wait. We can eat.
But not until dad's Christmas present arrives.
What're you talking about? I got everything I want right here.
-[doorbell rings] -[gasps] Hold that thought.
I think I hear it.
You know if you wanna kiss me again, you can go ahead,
I have no objections...
Oh, don't push it.
-Hey! -[Robert] Devin, do you know...
-Oh! -[laughing]
[Jade] Merry Christmas, dad. I thought Camille could join us.
And she brought her famous...
[all] Maple-glazed sugar cookies!
-Right. Fresh off the oven. -We'll keep those right here.
Merry Christmas, Robert.
Merry Christmas, Camille.
I'm so glad you're here. Come on.
[Camille] Oh, everything looks so good!
-Now, doesn't it? -[RJ] It does look good.
-Can we eat now? -[all] Yes.
Wait, b-before we do,
Mr. H, would you mind if I say the grace?
You go right ahead, young man, I'd like that.
Well, first I'd like to say thank you, God.
Well, thank you, God, for this family.
Thank you, God, for this meal.
And, God, thank you for giving me the family I never had.
-Amen. -[all] Amen.
-Amen. -Well done, young man.
That was nice. Nice enough to eat.
-Can we eat? -Yes, sir. Yes, sir!
[Robert] Yeah, we can. Come on now!
[indistinct chatter]
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