Rocky Mountain Christmas Page #3

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everything I need to know

about ranchers' life,

and in return, I'm going

to help you decorate

for the Christmas day parade?

Don't forget about

the tree-lighting ceremony.

Right.

Actually, you know what?

Maybe put a pin

in that for now,

but my uncle says that

you can stay with us

as long as you pull

your own weight.

Sounds

like a deal, Sarah.

I will see you

bright and early,

and if you want

to be a real cowboy,

start by losing

the $800 boots,

unless you want

$800 blisters.

I like my boots.

They're 1,200 bucks.

Okay.

Enjoy your little

ranch adventure.

I'm going to head

back to civilization

where I belong/

be careful,

you hear me?

I mean it.

Call me if you need anything.

You got it, boss.

Good morning.

Good morning.

So, as far as

accommodations,

we have a couple

of beautiful cabins

down in the south end

where we usually

put guests.

Yeah, I saw those

on your website.

Yes, well,

since you said

you wanted

the authentic

experience,

I figured you could

stay in here.

Here?

Yeah.

This?

Of course, yeah,

this makes sense.

You're playing

a ranch hand, right?

Absolutely.

[Horse whinnying]

There's wood in the corner

by the stove.

Should keep you warm enough,

and all the meals

are at the main house.

Okay.

Um...

Is there...

Is there anything

to do at night?

Uh, you could sit on the porch

and name the coyotes.

[Laughs]

Oh.

you're... you're serious.

Workday starts

in 30 minutes.

I'll see you out there.

Yes, ma'am.

[Creaking]

[Creaking]

-Hey.

-hey.

Got your new guest

all settled in and happy?

Settled, yes.

Happy?

in the bunk house?

Well, I'd take him around,

but I've got a lumber and feed

delivery this morning.

No, I know you've got

a lot on your plate.

Um, Cody, when are you going

to take a break?

Probably not for a while

with all the guests

we have coming,

and the new barn

in the works.

But you've wanted

to go to California forever.

I know.

Maybe next year.

After aunt Beth passed,

uncle Roy just seems

to need me around here

more than ever

these days.

-Hey.

-hey.

Beth sure loved this place.

Yeah, the view sure does have

a way of pulling you in.

I remember

the first time

she brought me up here

for a Christmas Eve picnic.

Turkey sandwiches,

mulled cider...

I hung mistletoe

from that branch right there.

It's funny...

You do something

for a few years,

it becomes a tradition.

You mean

like a Christmas parade

or a tree-lighting ceremony?

Yeah, I see what

you're getting at,

I always did the

tree-lighting ceremony

with Beth.

It's just...

I don't know.

I just can't see

doing it without her.

I understand that.

Cody told me about

your fella in New York.

I'm sorry to hear

how it ended.

Thanks.

I think

it was probably for the best.

Well, I'll tell

you what...

Losing the love of your life

is not for the faint of heart.

Though Eric and I...

We didn't have

what you and aunt Beth had.

Should probably

get the day's work started

with our new guest.

I'll see you later.

[Horse whinnying]

Morning.

Hey. good morning.

Uh, so I took

your advice.

I got some better boots.

Nice.

Let's get started.

There's not a chance

that we can get a latte,

is there,

or a chocolate donut?

Rule number one

of ranch life...

We eat after the horses do.

Okay.

You give them some feed,

and then they get a treat.

That means a carrot,

not a Christmas cookie.

You know, I wonder

how many ranch hands

actually lost their hands

doing this.

-Get it? It's a joke.

-Keep chopping.

I guess I'll just consider this

Colorado's version of cross fit.

You just sit there

and work on your iPad.

For your information,

I am working on

the Christmas parade,

which is now less than

six days away.

In fact,

when you're done here,

we need to go

into the stable

and get out

some of the ornaments.

Uh, that is,

unless you're afraid of spiders?

My aunt's Christmas ornaments

from a couple years ago.

All right.

I'm glad we got that done.

Done?

No, no, no, no.

There's five more boxes

back there.

Why do I get the feeling

that you're enjoying this?

Rule number two

of ranch life...

The boss makes the rules.

Get back there.

Ugh!

[Clattering]

Oh, come on.

Always something breaking down

around here.

Morning, Delilah.

Good morning.

What can I do for you?

Just paying

a little neighborly visit,

that's all.

And checking up on me,

i presume?

I'm not checking up

on anybody Roy,

but if I were,

I would say that every ranch

in this valley

is decorated for Christmas,

so I don't see

why yours should be

so bare this year...

Well, to tell you the truth,

Delilah,

I just want to get through

this Christmas quietly.

Which is why

i didn't say anything.

And I appreciate it.

You're welcome.

Whatcha got here?

A little holiday gift

for you and the kids.

Oh, thank you!

Look, Roy...

We all miss Beth,

and I only mentioned

the decorations

because she loved them

so much.

I know, I know.

Well, thanks for the cupcakes,

Delilah.

You're welcome.

Merry Christmas.

And merry Christmas

to you, too.

[Sarah]:

so you just put on the bow...

And that is how you make

a rocky mountain

Christmas wreath.

There we go.

Now we just need

to make a dozen more

for the parade.

A dozen?

Are you forgetting

our agreement?

I train you

how to be a ranch hand,

and you help me

with the parade.

Agreed?

Agreed.

agreed...

But I've got to be honest

with you...

Every square inch of my body

is sore.

Well, you said you wanted

an authentic ranch experience.

You got it.

All right, so,

since we're getting

to know each other better...

I have a confession to make.

I have only done

one stunt on my own,

and that was jumping

from a helicopter

that was hovering seven feet

off the ground,

and when I landed,

I busted my toe.

Well, I'm sure

when it hit the big screen,

you still looked picture-perfect

doing it.

You have...

Got to come clean.

What is your issue with actors?

My mom is an actor,

in just regional theater

and stuff,

but she spent her entire life

chasing that dream of fame.

My brother and i

grew up

being dragged all over the place

for her auditions

and performances.

Thankfully, she started

leaving us here at the ranch

with my uncle Roy

and aunt Beth.

So they took you in?

I don't know,

it's more than that.

My dad was never really

in the picture,

and my mom's career

became her priority...

And one Christmas,

we decided

it would be best for all of us

if Cody and I just lived here

permanently.

They're like parents

to Cody and me.

Huh.

Yeah, that would turn me off

actors, too.

There's actually

one more reason

for my aversion to actors.

My ex just dumped me for one.

Lisa Taylor.

What?

Hold on a second.

You're that Sarah...

You're that Sarah mckinney?

Yup.

That's insane.

You're all over the tabloids

right now.

Yeah.

Like, the country

runs on gossip.

Do we have nothing better

to talk about?

No. and they think

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