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Jeremy!
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I feel that.
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Garland, Grace.
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Two tours in Afghanistan
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with the Third Marine
Expeditionary Force.
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Silver Star.
Soldier's Medal.
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I'm guessing the Marines
are sorry to see you go.
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Thanks.
I'm gonna miss them, too.
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Welcome home, Captain,
and merry Christmas.
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Hey.
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Where'd you come from?
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Hi, you.
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Okay.
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I'm okay.
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Hi...
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I'm terribly sorry to bother you,
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but I have been in an accident.
My car has just...
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Hold on. You're bleeding.
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Please, come inside
out of the cold.
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Let's make sure you're okay.
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- I hope you like earl Grey.
- Sure.
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Okay.
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Let's take a look here.
It doesn't look too bad.
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Some antibiotic cream
should do the trick.
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So, something went wrong
with your car?
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There was this terrible noise
and then tons of smoke.
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I tried to stop,
but I must have hit some ice.
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Where's your car now?
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It's stuck in a snowbank
at the edge of your field.
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How's your neck and shoulders?
Any whiplash?
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No. I'm fine.
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Any blurred vision?
How many fingers do I have up?
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Three, I think,
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or else you really
are a Boy Scout.
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So, this dog
appeared out of nowhere
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and it felt like it was
trying to help me.
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- I followed it back to your farm.
- You followed it here?
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Yeah. She ran around
the back of your house.
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- White with a brown patch?
- Over one eye?
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There you are.
There's my good girl.
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- What's her name?
- Justice.
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That's a good name.
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Yeah.
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You're just
about perfect, Justice.
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Are you a vet?
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No. I mean, yes.
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I'm a veteran,
but I'm not a veterinarian.
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I work with dogs,
though, or I did.
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I was explosive detection
and search and rescue
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for a K9 unit in Afghanistan.
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Are you home on leave
for the holidays?
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No.
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Honourable discharge.
So, I'm out.
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But... I have to admit,
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the thought of the holidays
makes my heart ache a little.
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Why's that?
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The Marines needed
to keep my dog.
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Good dogs are hard to come by
and, boy, mine was the best.
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What does that have to do
with the holidays?
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My dog's name's Christmas.
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So, now everything
from candy canes
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to reindeer remind me of him.
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Look at that.
She likes you.
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- Do you think so?
- I do,
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and Justice is a great
judge of character.
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Yeah.
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- I'm so sorry about your fence.
- I am really sorry about your car.
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Just bought it 48 hours ago.
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- You're kidding.
- Nope.
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Well, if it's any consolation,
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my uncle owns the best
auto repair shop in town.
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Come to think of it, it's the
only repair shop in town.
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- Seriously, he's very good.
- Okay.
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Well, Grace,
I've seen less trouble.
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But, then again,
I've seen a whole lot worse.
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Your engine blew
a connecting rod
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and that requires
a major teardown
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and I'm going to have to
replace the cylinder head.
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That sounds terrible.
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Well, now, the transmission was
not affected. That's good news.
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Of course, when you
went into the ditch,
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you damaged the lower control
arm on the passenger side
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and I'm going to have to
replace the shock absorber.
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But once that's done,
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you just need a front end alignment
and she'll be good as new.
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How long will all this take?
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Well, it might not be this year,
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but lucky for you, next year's
only three weeks away.
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Three weeks?
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What am I gonna do?
I can't stay here.
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I'm sorry,
it's a busy time of year.
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I might be waiting a week
just for your parts.
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- You got family expecting you?
- No, it's just me.
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I mean, I have an older brother,
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but he's a commercial
fisherman in Alaska.
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I guess you got plans
for the holidays.
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Well, no, not really.
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I have a job waiting for me
in Cincinnati that starts in February.
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Then I tell you what,
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you could do a whole lot worse
than being stuck here.
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Rivers Crossing at Christmas
is pretty special.
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And having said that,
I will put a rush on your parts
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and make sure you're in
Cincinnati by Christmas.
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Thank you. Appreciate it.
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Grace, I have a comfortable
cottage out back of my house.
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You're welcome to
stay there for the time being.
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Sure beats the motel
on the highway.
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I couldn't possibly impose.
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No. It's no problem at all,
really. I'd be happy to help.
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I don't know.
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If you'd like, just come back
and check it out, then decide.
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Okay. Thank you.
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Thanks, Uncle Roy.
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- You got it.
- Thank you.
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- It's so cute. Thanks.
- I'm glad you like it.
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Here it is,
your home away from home.
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What is all this?
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I don't get too many guests,
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so I, turned it into my
version of a man cave.
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- Are you a lawyer?
- Judge.
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I'm the municipal judge
here in Rivers Crossing.
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- You're the town judge.
- Guilty as charged.
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My mom likes to joke that,
as a baby,
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my first word was
"jurisprudence".
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Here I thought
you were a farmer.
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That's me,
sowing the seeds of justice.
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Anyway, despite the
pointy-headed decor,
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I really do hope that you find
it comfortable here.
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And I always leave the back door
to the house open,
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so help yourself to
anything in the fridge.
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Thank you.
Really, it's very generous.
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- Please, make yourself at home.
- I will.
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Well, goodnight, sleep well.
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I wouldn't worry, Your Honour.
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If I suffer from insomnia,
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I can always crack open
one of those law books.
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Right.
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Tomorrow's Sunday.
I'm wondering
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if maybe you'd like to join me
for church in the morning.
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Since you're gonna be stuck
here for awhile,
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it might be a great opportunity
for you to meet some folks,
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get a feel for the town.
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That's really kind of you,
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but I don't have anything
appropriate to wear.
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- But thank you anyway.
- No problem.
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I'll be right back
with your bags.
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Joe, I'm just curious
about the Santa suit.
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'Tis the season.
Ho, ho, ho.
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Morning.
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Good morning.
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- Sleep OK?
- I did, yeah.
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Yes. How do you
like your coffee?
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Cream or a little milk,
whatever you have.
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My sister called this morning,
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and I hope I wasn't
being too presumptuous,
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but I asked her...
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Joey! Hi.
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You must be Grace.
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- I'm Katie, Joe's little sister.
- Hi.
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I am so sorry to hear
about your accident.
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But don't worry, you are in
good hands with Uncle Roy.
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And Joe tells me you
were in the Marines?
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That is so interesting.
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I can't wait to hear
all about that.
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And thank you
for your service, really.
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Of course.
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These are for you
for church. Hmm?
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What luck. Looks like we're
almost the same size.
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Came prepared. Come on.
This'll be so much fun.
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Did I mention that I own
the hair salon in town?
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After all that time in Afghanistan,
you deserve some pampering.
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What do you say?
Breakfast?
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Me too.
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I don't know why, but my sister
never looked that good in that dress.
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I love you too, Joe.
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You can now officially
lower expectations
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for your Christmas
gift this year.
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It's getting late.
I've got to run.
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Thank you again, Katie, so much.
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It's been awhile since I got
dressed up and it feels really good.
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Well, you look amazing.
So great to meet you, Grace.
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I'm super happy you'll be in
Rivers Crossing for awhile.
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That lipstick colour
is perfect for you.
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See you in church.
And don't let Joe be late.
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Mom hates that. Bye.
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- Thank you.
- More than welcome.
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- Hey, she's lovely.
- Yeah.
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Hey, Aunt Nellie, aren't you
supposed to be in church?
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Is that my Joey?
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The good Lord will have to wait.
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I have too much to do and too
little time to do it.
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Hello.
I don't believe we've met.
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Sorry. Aunt Nellie,
this is Grace Garland.
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Grace, this is my favourite
aunt, Aunt Nellie.
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Don't listen to him.
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I'm his only aunt
He had to like me.
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- Nice to meet you.
- Pleasure is all mine.
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So, what are you doing out here
with measuring tape?
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I tossed and turned all night
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because the Christmas committee
ordered new ornaments
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and I was worried sick that they
wouldn't be the right size.
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- And what have you determined?
- They're perfect.
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Break out the eggnog.
Christmas is saved.
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You be good or you'll get
a lump of coal in your stocking.
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Hey, I'm good. I'm good.
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You know, those ornaments should
have been here two weeks ago.
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And don't forget
about Wednesday.
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Remember, you volunteered to
help finish decorating the town?
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- I will be there with bells on.
- You're invited, too.
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Practically the whole
town pitches in.
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It'll be so much fun.
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They'll be hot cocoa
and cookies.
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There's nothing like Christmas
in Rivers Crossing.
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That's what I've heard.
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But I don't think
I'll be here through Christmas.
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I'm just waiting
for my car to get fixed.
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Your car?
Something's wrong with your car?
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Well, that's a long story, Aunt
Nellie, and we should get going.
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I don't want to be late for
church, you either.
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See you later.
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- Bye.
- Bye.
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Be careful where
you're going now.
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Scoot down.
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Grace, this is my mom Fran,
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niece Addy, nephew Tyler,
you know their mom Katie,
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Uncle Roy you've met,
and there's Aunt Nellie.
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Everyone, this is Grace.
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Good morning, folks.
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I am so happy to see all of your
smiling faces on this blessed day.
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Please stand
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and open your hymnals
to page 315.
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Don't look now, dear,
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but I think your friend
might need some rescuing.
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They found out she's single,
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she's a vet and she's
staying in your guesthouse.
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It's a perfect storm.
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- Oh, boy.
- Yeah.
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Thanks, Mom.
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Joe, can you help me
unload the car?
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I have some food and clothing
for the charity drive.
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I need to get it
into the vestibule.
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Yeah. Just a minute.
I'll be right back.
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Okay.
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The choir practices
for weeks in advance.
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It's a very special Christmas
Eve service.
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00:16:42,188 --> 00:16:43,699
Say, you wouldn't be
a soprano, would you?
248
00:16:43,723 --> 00:16:44,822
'Cause we could really...
249
00:16:44,858 --> 00:16:47,792
Excuse me, Reverend.
Can I borrow Grace for a moment?
250
00:16:47,827 --> 00:16:48,926
Of course, Joe.
251
00:16:48,962 --> 00:16:51,562
That's quite the impressive
young woman you found there, Joe.
252
00:16:56,503 --> 00:16:59,837
I'm sorry about the
small town inquisition.
253
00:16:59,873 --> 00:17:01,839
It's okay.
Everyone's really nice.
254
00:17:01,875 --> 00:17:05,243
I just... I'm not sure I'm ready
for so much civilian life all at once.
255
00:17:05,278 --> 00:17:06,644
I can imagine.
256
00:17:06,679 --> 00:17:09,280
Listen, I've gotta help my mom
with some stuff here.
257
00:17:09,315 --> 00:17:11,415
Do you want to just take the
Scout back to the farm?
258
00:17:11,451 --> 00:17:13,451
I can catch a ride
back with her,
259
00:17:13,486 --> 00:17:17,321
and I'm sure Justice will be
very happy to see you.
260
00:17:17,357 --> 00:17:19,991
I'll be happier to see her.
261
00:17:20,026 --> 00:17:21,537
Why don't you slip out
the side door there
262
00:17:21,561 --> 00:17:23,227
and I'll provide you a cover?
263
00:17:23,263 --> 00:17:27,732
- You'll thank everyone for me?
- Done.
264
00:17:29,869 --> 00:17:32,069
Are you aware of the deep
concern in this parish
265
00:17:32,105 --> 00:17:34,272
over your marital status?
266
00:17:34,307 --> 00:17:37,809
Don't you have someplace to be?
267
00:17:39,281 --> 00:17:40,631
Thanks again.
268
00:18:58,357 --> 00:18:59,589
Morning.
269
00:18:59,625 --> 00:19:01,491
Good morning, Officer.
Is there a problem?
270
00:19:01,526 --> 00:19:05,495
Are you aware you were travelling
35 in a 25 mile an hour zone?
271
00:19:07,999 --> 00:19:11,333
May I see some
identification, please?
272
00:19:14,972 --> 00:19:17,840
Could you take your driver's
licence out, please?
273
00:19:23,781 --> 00:19:25,614
You mind telling me why it is
274
00:19:25,649 --> 00:19:27,327
you're racing the
judge's truck through town?
275
00:19:27,351 --> 00:19:33,389
Well, maybe because Joe was
kind enough to lend me his car.
276
00:19:33,424 --> 00:19:35,724
And why would he do that?
277
00:19:35,760 --> 00:19:39,261
Because I'm stuck in this town
and I'm staying with him
278
00:19:39,296 --> 00:19:41,063
until my car gets fixed.
279
00:19:41,098 --> 00:19:43,098
You're staying at
the judge's house?
280
00:19:43,134 --> 00:19:49,004
- In his guest house.
- Is that right?
281
00:19:49,040 --> 00:19:51,240
Everything all right, Sheriff?
282
00:19:51,275 --> 00:19:53,743
Nothing I can't handle, Judge.
283
00:19:53,779 --> 00:19:55,579
You missed a good sermon
this morning, Cooper.
284
00:19:55,614 --> 00:19:57,614
Hi, Mrs. Peterson.
I think I caught it earlier.
285
00:19:57,649 --> 00:19:58,926
I was at the seven a.m. service.
286
00:19:58,950 --> 00:20:03,553
- It was "Christmas comes once a year".
- That's the one. Carry on.
287
00:20:03,588 --> 00:20:05,321
See you back
at the house, Grace.
288
00:20:10,395 --> 00:20:15,565
- So, you're a veteran?
- Captain Grace Garland, Third Marine.
289
00:20:18,303 --> 00:20:21,738
Have a nice day, Captain.
290
00:20:30,248 --> 00:20:33,983
- Joe?
- Hey. You made it.
291
00:20:35,420 --> 00:20:39,255
- Did you get a ticket?
- No. After you left, he let me go.
292
00:20:39,291 --> 00:20:41,958
Great. So, I'm headed
to the Army base
293
00:20:41,993 --> 00:20:44,094
with my buddy,
about an hour from here.
294
00:20:44,129 --> 00:20:48,198
- Maybe you'd like to join us?
- Why? What's up?
295
00:20:48,233 --> 00:20:51,034
We volunteered to hand out
Christmas trees to vets at the base.
296
00:20:51,069 --> 00:20:53,069
Cooper's wife Sheri
is the local coordinator.
297
00:20:53,105 --> 00:20:55,004
She served in Afghanistan, too,
298
00:20:55,040 --> 00:20:57,373
and just thought maybe
you'd like to meet her
299
00:20:57,409 --> 00:20:59,042
and see some other vets.
300
00:21:00,212 --> 00:21:01,611
Mainly, she wants to see
Justice.
301
00:21:01,646 --> 00:21:03,413
She just puts up
with me and Coop.
302
00:21:08,854 --> 00:21:10,887
Hey.
303
00:21:10,922 --> 00:21:12,555
You!
304
00:21:12,591 --> 00:21:17,727
- That's your friend, Cooper?
- Yup, for better or for worse.
305
00:21:29,341 --> 00:21:31,975
Watch out, watch out!
306
00:21:37,382 --> 00:21:39,949
Good girl!
307
00:21:45,390 --> 00:21:48,358
- Hi, hon.
- Hi.
308
00:21:48,393 --> 00:21:50,059
You look especially good today.
309
00:21:50,095 --> 00:21:51,239
But then again,
I do love a woman
310
00:21:51,263 --> 00:21:52,662
who hands out Christmas trees.
311
00:21:52,697 --> 00:21:54,442
Yeah, well, you better say that,
you're my husband.
312
00:21:54,466 --> 00:21:57,433
Sheri, this is Captain
Grace Garland.
313
00:21:57,469 --> 00:21:59,569
She's staying with the judge
for a while.
314
00:21:59,604 --> 00:22:02,405
Nice to meet you, Grace.
Is there a story here?
315
00:22:02,440 --> 00:22:04,807
Yes, but not the one
that you think.
316
00:22:04,843 --> 00:22:06,543
Well, I've love to hear
all about it,
317
00:22:06,578 --> 00:22:07,978
but right now,
we've got work to do.
318
00:22:08,013 --> 00:22:11,481
Let's go!
319
00:22:14,886 --> 00:22:18,488
I got more Christmas!
320
00:22:22,460 --> 00:22:24,071
It was my last patrol
before shipping out.
321
00:22:24,095 --> 00:22:26,296
We were looking for survivors
in a collapsed building,
322
00:22:26,331 --> 00:22:27,931
and my dog had already
helped rescue
323
00:22:27,966 --> 00:22:30,233
a 10-year-old Afghani girl,
pregnant mother.
324
00:22:30,268 --> 00:22:33,736
I mean, it was a good day.
It was a really good day.
325
00:22:33,772 --> 00:22:37,106
Then, out of nowhere,
we came under fire.
326
00:22:37,142 --> 00:22:39,709
There was an explosion, and...
327
00:22:39,744 --> 00:22:42,612
I was knocked off my feet,
there was dust everywhere.
328
00:22:42,647 --> 00:22:47,584
I was disoriented,
and I was exposed to enemy fire.
329
00:22:47,619 --> 00:22:50,687
My dog pulled me into safety.
330
00:22:50,722 --> 00:22:54,390
I think Christmas probably
saved my life.
331
00:22:54,426 --> 00:22:56,993
A week later, he was reassigned
to a different handler
332
00:22:57,028 --> 00:22:59,862
and I was shipped home.
333
00:22:59,898 --> 00:23:03,700
- Coffee?
- Yeah.
334
00:23:06,738 --> 00:23:10,173
- Can I ask you something, Grace?
- Sure, I guess.
335
00:23:10,208 --> 00:23:11,774
Why Christmas?
336
00:23:11,810 --> 00:23:13,543
Why did you name your dog
Christmas?
337
00:23:13,578 --> 00:23:15,678
Because he was delivered
to my barracks
338
00:23:15,714 --> 00:23:18,314
on Christmas Day
six Christmases ago.
339
00:23:18,350 --> 00:23:20,149
That explains it.
340
00:23:21,353 --> 00:23:22,619
He was a mistake, actually.
341
00:23:22,654 --> 00:23:23,886
I was supposed to get
342
00:23:23,922 --> 00:23:25,233
a trained nine-month-old Lab
that November,
343
00:23:25,257 --> 00:23:28,558
and instead, I got a nine-week-old
puppy on Christmas Day.
344
00:23:28,593 --> 00:23:30,126
It was a clerical error.
345
00:23:30,161 --> 00:23:32,895
It was the best mistake
the Marines ever made.
346
00:23:36,268 --> 00:23:37,767
Sorry to keep you waiting,
Captain.
347
00:23:37,802 --> 00:23:39,869
Your dog's been stationed out
in Kandahar
348
00:23:39,904 --> 00:23:41,971
with the 101st Battalion,
Eighth Marines.
349
00:23:42,007 --> 00:23:44,907
Okay.
So, he's okay?
350
00:23:44,943 --> 00:23:47,577
As far as I can tell.
351
00:23:51,149 --> 00:23:54,183
- I'm sorry about your dog, Grace.
- Thanks.
352
00:23:54,219 --> 00:23:56,219
I'm just glad to know
that he's okay.
353
00:23:56,254 --> 00:23:58,688
Look, there's a woman in town
that fosters rescue dogs.
354
00:23:58,723 --> 00:24:00,523
We could stop there
on the way home.
355
00:24:00,558 --> 00:24:04,060
Thanks, I don't think so.
Christmas wasn't just any dog.
356
00:24:04,095 --> 00:24:06,663
He was my partner,
my friend, my family.
357
00:24:06,698 --> 00:24:08,342
We worked together every day
for six years.
358
00:24:08,366 --> 00:24:10,366
I mean, he got me through
that war.
359
00:24:10,402 --> 00:24:12,101
I know some people.
360
00:24:12,137 --> 00:24:14,137
I've got friends
with military connections.
361
00:24:14,172 --> 00:24:16,506
Maybe I could help.
362
00:24:16,541 --> 00:24:19,642
I appreciate it.
I do.
363
00:24:19,678 --> 00:24:23,746
The thing is, there isn't
anything anybody can do.
364
00:24:23,782 --> 00:24:28,751
I just have to accept the truth.
Christmas isn't mine anymore.
365
00:24:40,165 --> 00:24:42,699
Oh, what do you think about
that? Huh?
366
00:24:44,002 --> 00:24:46,803
Yeah, that feels nice.
Oh, you're so pretty, huh?
367
00:24:46,838 --> 00:24:49,572
Would you want to go
for a long walk today?
368
00:24:49,607 --> 00:24:51,307
That'd be nice, huh?
369
00:24:51,343 --> 00:24:53,743
Or we could go shopping,
get you a new Christmas collar
370
00:24:53,778 --> 00:24:56,546
'cause this one's looking
a little worse for the wear.
371
00:24:56,581 --> 00:24:57,847
Yes!
372
00:24:57,882 --> 00:24:59,215
Good morning.
373
00:24:59,250 --> 00:25:02,719
- You're up early.
- Well, blame the military.
374
00:25:02,754 --> 00:25:04,420
Rise and shine.
375
00:25:04,456 --> 00:25:06,556
I made some coffee,
if you want some.
376
00:25:07,792 --> 00:25:10,093
Thanks, yeah.
I believe I do.
377
00:25:13,098 --> 00:25:16,899
You know, you're going to spoil
my dog, and then, what'll I do?
378
00:25:16,935 --> 00:25:22,171
Well, this one deserves to be spoiled.
She's a sweetheart.
379
00:25:22,207 --> 00:25:24,707
A little cream, no sugar, right?
380
00:25:24,743 --> 00:25:27,009
Thanks.
381
00:25:27,045 --> 00:25:28,611
So, I was wondering if maybe
382
00:25:28,646 --> 00:25:31,581
you would like to join me
for lunch today.
383
00:25:31,616 --> 00:25:34,884
I could drive my grown-up car
and you could drive the scout.
384
00:25:34,919 --> 00:25:36,652
You have a grown-up car?
385
00:25:36,688 --> 00:25:39,756
I do, but I keep it hidden
in the barn.
386
00:25:39,791 --> 00:25:42,425
Makes sense.
387
00:25:42,460 --> 00:25:44,193
What time for lunch?
388
00:25:44,229 --> 00:25:46,540
Well, how about we meet on the
courthouse steps at high noon?
389
00:25:46,564 --> 00:25:48,498
Will Gary Cooper be there?
390
00:25:51,403 --> 00:25:54,704
It's getting late.
I got to jump in the shower.
391
00:25:54,739 --> 00:25:56,339
I forgot to feed the dog.
392
00:25:56,374 --> 00:25:57,885
Don't worry about it.
I'll feed Justice.
393
00:25:57,909 --> 00:26:00,410
- Really?
- Yeah.
394
00:26:00,445 --> 00:26:02,412
Okay, well, her dry food
is under the sink,
395
00:26:02,447 --> 00:26:04,580
and then, I have some
canned food in the fridge.
396
00:26:04,616 --> 00:26:07,116
Now, I usually use a spoonful
of the canned food,
397
00:26:07,152 --> 00:26:08,684
and I mix it with hot water,
398
00:26:08,720 --> 00:26:10,853
and then, I add about 3/4 of
a cup of the dry food.
399
00:26:10,889 --> 00:26:14,891
What were you saying about
not spoiling your dog?
400
00:26:16,928 --> 00:26:18,461
Well, maybe a little.
401
00:26:18,496 --> 00:26:21,197
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
402
00:26:23,468 --> 00:26:24,867
Ready for some breakfast?
403
00:26:26,704 --> 00:26:28,938
I bet!
404
00:26:34,511 --> 00:26:36,344
How's that sit with you,
Dorothy?
405
00:26:36,380 --> 00:26:38,146
Does that sound like
a fair compromise?
406
00:26:38,181 --> 00:26:40,515
Yes, it does, Your Honour.
Thank you.
407
00:26:40,550 --> 00:26:44,219
For that which is equitable
seems to be just,
408
00:26:44,254 --> 00:26:48,590
and equity is justice that goes
beyond the written law.
409
00:26:48,625 --> 00:26:51,092
That's Aristotle, folks,
for those of you keeping score.
410
00:26:52,396 --> 00:26:54,162
Case dismissed.
411
00:26:54,197 --> 00:26:56,031
So, you got this speeding ticket
412
00:26:56,066 --> 00:26:57,443
on your way home
from basketball practice?
413
00:26:57,467 --> 00:26:58,700
Yes, sir.
414
00:26:58,735 --> 00:27:02,971
- Is that what you call a fast break?
- No, sir.
415
00:27:03,006 --> 00:27:05,540
Lawrence, I'm gonna give you
an early Christmas present.
416
00:27:05,575 --> 00:27:07,976
Instead of giving you
a violation,
417
00:27:08,011 --> 00:27:10,412
I'm gonna ask that you spend
your next two Saturdays
418
00:27:10,447 --> 00:27:13,448
volunteering at the food bank.
How does that sound?
419
00:27:13,483 --> 00:27:16,051
That sounds good.
Thank you, Your Honour.
420
00:27:16,086 --> 00:27:17,986
Now, do you think
you might give me
421
00:27:18,021 --> 00:27:20,188
a little Christmas present
in return?
422
00:27:20,223 --> 00:27:21,456
Yes, sir.
423
00:27:21,491 --> 00:27:22,891
Good.
424
00:27:22,926 --> 00:27:26,695
What I want from you is a promise
that you'll go to college.
425
00:27:26,730 --> 00:27:31,566
- Are you gonna play ball in college?
- I don't think so. I'm not that good.
426
00:27:31,601 --> 00:27:35,370
I see.
Well, that's okay.
427
00:27:35,405 --> 00:27:37,505
Getting a good education
is what really matters.
428
00:27:37,541 --> 00:27:40,275
At any rate,
keep up the good work,
429
00:27:40,310 --> 00:27:44,345
keep up the good grades,
and go out and make us proud.
430
00:27:44,381 --> 00:27:47,515
Thank you, Your Honour.
I will.
431
00:27:47,551 --> 00:27:49,150
Case dismissed!
432
00:27:55,492 --> 00:27:59,160
It must be hard on you being away
from your family for so long.
433
00:27:59,196 --> 00:28:00,762
Well, it's just me
and my brother now,
434
00:28:00,797 --> 00:28:02,897
and he's got his own life
in Alaska.
435
00:28:02,933 --> 00:28:05,233
We exchange a lot of email, though.
436
00:28:06,737 --> 00:28:09,348
I can't tell you how impressed I am
with how you run your courtroom.
437
00:28:09,372 --> 00:28:11,406
Well, thank you.
438
00:28:11,441 --> 00:28:13,842
I've never seen a judge
like you, not even on TV.
439
00:28:13,877 --> 00:28:16,344
I'm gonna hope that
that was a compliment.
440
00:28:16,379 --> 00:28:18,279
It was!
441
00:28:19,883 --> 00:28:22,517
I'm curious, how do you become
the judge in your hometown?
442
00:28:22,552 --> 00:28:26,287
Well, I didn't plan it that way.
It just kind of happened.
443
00:28:26,323 --> 00:28:27,956
But I hope I'm not staying
much longer.
444
00:28:27,991 --> 00:28:29,557
What do you mean?
445
00:28:29,593 --> 00:28:32,994
I've applied for an appointment
to the district court in Chicago.
446
00:28:33,029 --> 00:28:36,598
- I'm expecting news any day now.
- Fingers crossed!
447
00:28:36,633 --> 00:28:41,402
- You must be excited.
- I am. It's been a long time coming.
448
00:28:41,438 --> 00:28:44,639
I'm pretty sure River's Crossing
is going to miss you.
449
00:28:44,674 --> 00:28:47,342
- You think so?
- I do.
450
00:28:47,377 --> 00:28:51,146
I also get the feeling that you're
going to miss River's Crossing.
451
00:28:51,181 --> 00:28:55,850
- Thank you so much.
- Thank you.
452
00:28:58,155 --> 00:29:00,054
Thanks, hon.
453
00:29:00,090 --> 00:29:04,092
Hey, Joe!
How's my favourite judge?
454
00:29:04,127 --> 00:29:07,262
Still banging the gavel.
How about you, Colonel?
455
00:29:07,297 --> 00:29:10,165
You know, trying to stay
out of trouble, but it's not easy.
456
00:29:11,668 --> 00:29:13,935
Hey, did you hear Marnie's
coming home for Christmas?
457
00:29:13,970 --> 00:29:16,404
No, I hadn't heard.
458
00:29:16,439 --> 00:29:18,673
Yeah, yeah, Margaret and I
are thrilled.
459
00:29:18,708 --> 00:29:20,675
Better yet, she's coming alone.
460
00:29:20,710 --> 00:29:23,745
Apparently, she and David
called it quits.
461
00:29:23,780 --> 00:29:28,216
You should stop by, Joe.
I'm sure she'd love to see you.
462
00:29:28,251 --> 00:29:32,253
Thank you very much for the invite.
I appreciate that.
463
00:29:32,289 --> 00:29:35,857
Colonel, I would like to introduce
you to Captain Grace Garland.
464
00:29:35,892 --> 00:29:37,725
She's recently back from
Afghanistan,
465
00:29:37,761 --> 00:29:40,261
and visiting River's Crossing
for a few days.
466
00:29:40,297 --> 00:29:43,464
Grace, this is my good friend
Colonel Mike Radcliffe.
467
00:29:43,500 --> 00:29:45,266
Pleasure to meet you, Captain,
468
00:29:45,302 --> 00:29:49,370
but, don't let him pull your leg
with that "good friend" nonsense.
469
00:29:49,406 --> 00:29:52,073
The judge here was supposed
to be my son-in-law.
470
00:29:53,643 --> 00:29:56,110
I better get Margaret her lunch
before she starves to death.
471
00:29:56,146 --> 00:29:58,546
Come by the house, Joe, huh?
472
00:29:58,582 --> 00:30:01,950
- We'll share some Christmas cheer.
- Sure.
473
00:30:01,985 --> 00:30:04,586
- And welcome home, Grace.
- Thank you, sir.
474
00:30:04,621 --> 00:30:07,555
- You bet. See you, Joe.
- Good to see you, Mike.
475
00:30:07,591 --> 00:30:09,924
All the best.
476
00:30:21,471 --> 00:30:25,940
You know, I feel like I should explain
that encounter with the Colonel.
477
00:30:25,976 --> 00:30:28,588
That's okay.
You don't have to explain anything.
478
00:30:28,612 --> 00:30:32,780
I was engaged to his daughter, and well,
he was pretty happy about that.
479
00:30:32,816 --> 00:30:35,316
But then, last summer,
she broke up with me
480
00:30:35,352 --> 00:30:38,253
and she ran off to Chicago with
the town's former prosecutor.
481
00:30:38,288 --> 00:30:45,226
- I'm sorry, that's awful.
- It's okay, I'm over it now.
482
00:30:47,030 --> 00:30:50,331
Oh, darn, I'm gonna be late.
I gotta run.
483
00:30:50,367 --> 00:30:51,599
I'll see you tonight!
484
00:30:51,635 --> 00:30:54,269
Thanks for lunch!
485
00:31:06,616 --> 00:31:10,485
Here comes my specialty.
486
00:31:10,520 --> 00:31:16,457
- Triple cheese, double-baked eggs.
- Can't wait.
487
00:31:16,493 --> 00:31:17,992
You want some orange juice?
488
00:31:18,028 --> 00:31:20,862
Yes, ma'am!
489
00:31:20,897 --> 00:31:24,832
So, how did you end up with
a career in the military?
490
00:31:24,868 --> 00:31:29,070
Well, it's a long story and
it's not all that interesting.
491
00:31:29,105 --> 00:31:31,439
Try me.
492
00:31:31,474 --> 00:31:37,278
Well, the military offers a great
opportunity to get an education,
493
00:31:37,314 --> 00:31:39,347
so I applied for an ROTC
scholarship.
494
00:31:39,382 --> 00:31:42,517
- What'd you study?
- I studied engineering.
495
00:31:42,552 --> 00:31:44,585
And then, after graduating,
I worked for two years
496
00:31:44,621 --> 00:31:46,654
creating and maintaining
a geospatial database
497
00:31:46,690 --> 00:31:49,057
for the Marines at Camp Lejeune
in North Carolina.
498
00:31:49,092 --> 00:31:52,794
- Sounds interesting.
- It was... a great experience,
499
00:31:52,829 --> 00:31:57,732
and it was challenging work.
But ultimately, it wasn't for me.
500
00:31:57,767 --> 00:32:01,436
I realized I didn't want to be
sitting behind a desk.
501
00:32:01,471 --> 00:32:03,071
I always loved dogs,
502
00:32:03,106 --> 00:32:05,940
so I got myself transferred
to Search and Rescue.
503
00:32:05,976 --> 00:32:08,643
Then, the Marines sent me
to Afghanistan.
504
00:32:08,678 --> 00:32:10,578
And how was that?
505
00:32:10,613 --> 00:32:13,614
Loved Search and Rescue.
506
00:32:13,650 --> 00:32:18,186
Explosive detection,
not so much.
507
00:32:18,221 --> 00:32:20,588
Is that why you left?
508
00:32:23,660 --> 00:32:27,862
One day of soldiering is like
ten days of civilian life,
509
00:32:27,897 --> 00:32:33,101
and after six years,
it changes you.
510
00:32:35,405 --> 00:32:38,373
It was time, but...
511
00:32:39,909 --> 00:32:44,412
leaving my unit was one of the
hardest decisions I ever made.
512
00:32:47,183 --> 00:32:50,918
I can only imagine.
513
00:32:50,954 --> 00:32:55,223
- I'm starving. Let's eat.
- Me too!
514
00:32:58,094 --> 00:32:59,627
Okay, you ready?
515
00:32:59,662 --> 00:33:02,063
Where is it?
Where's it gonna be?
516
00:33:02,098 --> 00:33:06,067
Okay, find it, find it!
Good job!
517
00:33:06,102 --> 00:33:09,203
Good girl, good girl.
You did it.
518
00:33:10,540 --> 00:33:11,839
What a good girl.
519
00:33:11,875 --> 00:33:14,776
That's, that's impressive.
520
00:33:14,811 --> 00:33:16,611
We're just having fun,
521
00:33:16,646 --> 00:33:18,157
and it's good for the dog's
concentration.
522
00:33:18,181 --> 00:33:20,882
Maybe I should try that
sometime.
523
00:33:20,917 --> 00:33:24,419
Hey, I'm gonna head into town
and meet with Aunt Nellie.
524
00:33:24,454 --> 00:33:26,821
We're putting up Christmas
decorations today,
525
00:33:26,856 --> 00:33:28,956
you want to come along?
526
00:33:30,093 --> 00:33:32,093
I think I'll pass.
527
00:33:32,128 --> 00:33:34,028
You do realize that Aunt Nellie
will disown me
528
00:33:34,064 --> 00:33:35,363
if I show up without you?
529
00:33:35,398 --> 00:33:40,134
Normally, I would say that's hyperbole,
but in this case, I believe you.
530
00:33:41,438 --> 00:33:43,504
All right, Justice.
531
00:33:43,540 --> 00:33:45,907
I guess that means fetch
is gonna have to wait
532
00:33:45,942 --> 00:33:47,875
'cause I'm being summoned
to a higher purpose.
533
00:33:49,112 --> 00:33:51,679
You have no idea.
534
00:33:51,714 --> 00:33:54,082
This is the time of year
that we get River's Crossing
535
00:33:54,117 --> 00:33:57,085
- all gussied up for the big event.
- Big event?
536
00:33:57,120 --> 00:34:00,321
The Winter Wonderland Festival.
It's the highlight of the year.
537
00:34:01,591 --> 00:34:03,257
The whole thing culminates
right here
538
00:34:03,293 --> 00:34:06,761
with the annual Christmas Eve
potluck party.
539
00:34:06,796 --> 00:34:08,796
In the barn?
540
00:34:08,832 --> 00:34:10,932
Trust me.
541
00:34:10,967 --> 00:34:13,634
You'll barely recognize this
place come Christmas Eve.
542
00:34:15,071 --> 00:34:17,538
Well, I guess that would explain
all the decorations.
543
00:34:17,574 --> 00:34:19,607
You don't know the half of it.
544
00:34:19,642 --> 00:34:22,877
We better get going, though.
Aunt Nellie hates it when I'm late.
545
00:34:22,912 --> 00:34:24,345
Lead the way.
546
00:34:36,960 --> 00:34:38,493
You're late!
547
00:34:38,528 --> 00:34:40,394
I know, I know,
but I brought reinforcements.
548
00:34:40,430 --> 00:34:41,996
Look who's here to help.
549
00:34:42,031 --> 00:34:44,298
Hi, Grace!
I'm so glad you're here.
550
00:34:44,334 --> 00:34:46,868
This is quite the operation
you have going.
551
00:34:46,903 --> 00:34:49,570
Well, we like to think that we're
second only to Santa's workshop.
552
00:34:51,141 --> 00:34:52,607
You ready for your assignment?
553
00:34:52,642 --> 00:34:54,375
Yes, ma'am.
Ready, willing and able.
554
00:34:54,410 --> 00:34:56,122
Same as last year,
light bulbs on Main Street?
555
00:34:56,146 --> 00:34:57,445
Bingo!
556
00:34:57,480 --> 00:35:00,615
So, the guy shows up
in my courtroom
557
00:35:00,650 --> 00:35:03,618
wearing his Santa costume.
558
00:35:03,653 --> 00:35:06,787
White beard, big belly,
the works.
559
00:35:06,823 --> 00:35:09,490
I mean, it's like a scene out of
Miracle on 34th Street.
560
00:35:09,526 --> 00:35:12,693
- No way!
- Yes way!
561
00:35:12,729 --> 00:35:16,697
And then, he looks me square
in the face, and he says,
562
00:35:16,733 --> 00:35:19,967
"But Your Honour, I swear,
Santa didn't do it!"
563
00:35:21,838 --> 00:35:24,805
- He didn't.
- He did!
564
00:35:24,841 --> 00:35:26,941
And then, you're not gonna
believe this.
565
00:35:26,976 --> 00:35:30,444
He insists that he has elves
that will corroborate his story.
566
00:35:32,315 --> 00:35:38,819
Yeah, sitting on the bench in River's
Crossing can be rather entertaining.
567
00:35:38,855 --> 00:35:40,087
Apparently.
568
00:35:41,324 --> 00:35:42,957
So, what about you?
569
00:35:42,992 --> 00:35:44,703
Now that your military career
is over, what are your plans?
570
00:35:44,727 --> 00:35:48,930
Well, I have been offered a job
at an engineering firm
571
00:35:48,965 --> 00:35:50,598
in Cincinnati, where I grew up.
572
00:35:50,633 --> 00:35:52,567
It's entry-level, but you know,
573
00:35:52,602 --> 00:35:54,569
after working Search and Rescue
for a few years,
574
00:35:54,604 --> 00:35:56,003
I feel lucky to have the job.
575
00:35:56,039 --> 00:35:59,507
- So, back behind a desk, then.
- Yup, but after combat duty,
576
00:35:59,542 --> 00:36:02,343
I'm ready for a little less
excitement.
577
00:36:02,378 --> 00:36:04,178
And where would you like these,
Your Honour?
578
00:36:04,214 --> 00:36:06,647
Those just go down the street.
579
00:36:06,683 --> 00:36:11,152
Here, let me take that from you,
and... follow me!
580
00:36:11,187 --> 00:36:14,522
- Hey.
- Hey!
581
00:36:14,557 --> 00:36:19,227
I can hardly believe it.
Last year this time, I was in Bagram.
582
00:36:19,262 --> 00:36:23,130
No way! I was in Bagram
last Christmas, too!
583
00:36:23,166 --> 00:36:26,601
Feels like another lifetime ago.
584
00:36:26,636 --> 00:36:29,837
Yeah, I can relate.
585
00:36:29,872 --> 00:36:32,206
It's been a big adjustment
being back stateside.
586
00:36:32,242 --> 00:36:33,441
I really miss it.
587
00:36:33,476 --> 00:36:35,309
Well, if you need a dose
of the military,
588
00:36:35,345 --> 00:36:36,844
you can always join me
at the base.
589
00:36:36,879 --> 00:36:39,046
We're delivering trees
for at least another week,
590
00:36:39,082 --> 00:36:41,616
and we can always use
volunteers, especially a vet.
591
00:36:41,651 --> 00:36:43,351
Someone who's been there.
592
00:36:43,386 --> 00:36:47,922
- I might just take you up on that.
- Good, and bring Justice if you do.
593
00:36:47,957 --> 00:36:50,358
I just heard you used to be
Search and Rescue.
594
00:36:50,393 --> 00:36:51,993
I can't believe nobody told me!
595
00:36:52,028 --> 00:36:54,428
We used to have a very active
Search and Rescue program
596
00:36:54,464 --> 00:36:55,830
by the sheriff's department,
597
00:36:55,865 --> 00:36:59,567
but Ike Monrow, the head of our SARS
department, retired last year.
598
00:36:59,602 --> 00:37:01,013
We're still looking for
a replacement, though.
599
00:37:01,037 --> 00:37:05,006
Don't look at me.
I'm out of that line of work.
600
00:37:05,041 --> 00:37:08,520
Come on, never say never.
We should at least talk about it, right?
601
00:37:08,544 --> 00:37:10,077
Have dinner with Sheri and I
tonight.
602
00:37:10,113 --> 00:37:11,790
You can even let Joe tag along
here, if you'd like.
603
00:37:11,814 --> 00:37:14,282
No, no.
We've got plans tonight.
604
00:37:14,317 --> 00:37:17,418
- We do?
- Yup.
605
00:37:17,453 --> 00:37:19,098
That is, if you're down for a
little Christmastime tradition.
606
00:37:19,122 --> 00:37:24,625
- I will need your shoe size, though.
- My shoe size?
607
00:37:32,468 --> 00:37:35,403
I think I'm the only person
in this town that can't skate.
608
00:37:35,438 --> 00:37:37,305
What do you mean?
You're doing great.
609
00:37:37,340 --> 00:37:38,572
Yeah!
610
00:37:38,608 --> 00:37:40,641
Well, at least there's room
for improvement.
611
00:37:55,458 --> 00:37:57,191
Who's that?
612
00:38:01,831 --> 00:38:03,464
Hi, Joe.
613
00:38:03,499 --> 00:38:06,901
- I was hoping I would see you here.
- Hey, Marnie. How are you?
614
00:38:06,936 --> 00:38:09,603
I'm great.
Back home for the holidays.
615
00:38:09,639 --> 00:38:12,540
I heard.
I ran into your dad.
616
00:38:12,575 --> 00:38:16,310
Marnie, this is my friend Grace.
Grace, this is Marnie.
617
00:38:16,346 --> 00:38:17,712
Hi, Grace!
So nice to meet you.
618
00:38:17,747 --> 00:38:22,350
Sorry.
Just a little, wobbly.
619
00:38:22,385 --> 00:38:24,185
Don't worry, you'll catch on.
620
00:38:24,220 --> 00:38:26,620
Do you mind if I steal Joe
for a quick skate?
621
00:38:26,656 --> 00:38:30,491
Well...
I'll be right back.
622
00:38:34,530 --> 00:38:37,998
She won the Junior Olympics
figure skating in high school,
623
00:38:38,034 --> 00:38:41,102
but you could play hockey
with her Christmas cookies.
624
00:38:42,572 --> 00:38:45,172
Can't bake a lick.
625
00:38:53,750 --> 00:38:57,017
Okay, I'm heading to the concession.
You want anything?
626
00:38:57,053 --> 00:39:00,488
- Some hot chocolate, please.
- One hot chocolate, coming up.
627
00:39:00,523 --> 00:39:05,192
- With whipped cream!
- You got it!
628
00:39:11,901 --> 00:39:14,235
Joe, can I talk with you?
629
00:39:14,270 --> 00:39:15,581
Because I think I'm going
to fall to pieces
630
00:39:15,605 --> 00:39:16,871
if I don't say something.
631
00:39:16,906 --> 00:39:21,108
- What do you mean?
- About what happened between us.
632
00:39:21,144 --> 00:39:24,445
Seeing you again,
skating together,
633
00:39:24,480 --> 00:39:27,448
it made me remember just how
much we've shared,
634
00:39:27,483 --> 00:39:29,917
and how much I've missed you.
635
00:39:29,952 --> 00:39:32,353
I know I don't deserve it,
636
00:39:32,388 --> 00:39:35,423
but I hope you can forgive me
for what happened with David.
637
00:39:35,458 --> 00:39:37,324
I was so confused.
638
00:39:37,360 --> 00:39:39,427
Marnie, you left me
for another man.
639
00:39:39,462 --> 00:39:42,196
I know, and I am so sorry.
640
00:39:42,231 --> 00:39:44,932
I think I just wanted to get out
of River's Crossing.
641
00:39:44,967 --> 00:39:47,268
I couldn't see myself staying
here the rest of my life,
642
00:39:47,303 --> 00:39:51,505
but honestly, I thought about you
the whole time I was in Chicago.
643
00:40:22,538 --> 00:40:28,008
You know, that was a lot of fun.
Thanks for being such a good sport.
644
00:40:28,044 --> 00:40:30,411
I'm afraid I got more bruises
than I can count.
645
00:40:30,446 --> 00:40:32,313
Do you need some ice?
646
00:40:33,649 --> 00:40:36,917
No, I think I've had enough ice
for one night, thank you very much.
647
00:40:40,490 --> 00:40:45,693
- Thank your sister for the skates.
- I will.
648
00:40:45,728 --> 00:40:51,765
- How was it seeing your fiancée?
- Ex-fiancée,
649
00:40:51,801 --> 00:40:55,769
and to tell the truth,
it was bittersweet.
650
00:40:58,241 --> 00:41:01,008
At one point, I thought I was
going to spend my life with her.
651
00:41:01,043 --> 00:41:03,410
That's over now.
652
00:41:05,515 --> 00:41:09,049
Relationships are complicated,
aren't they?
653
00:41:09,085 --> 00:41:12,953
Yeah, I guess they are.
654
00:41:15,491 --> 00:41:20,127
How about you?
Are you in a complicated relationship?
655
00:41:20,162 --> 00:41:25,466
I was, but he was transferred
to the base at Okinawa.
656
00:41:25,501 --> 00:41:30,905
We tried to make it work,
but long-distance is really hard.
657
00:41:30,940 --> 00:41:34,775
Yeah.
658
00:41:36,946 --> 00:41:40,214
Would you like to stay
for a cup of tea?
659
00:41:40,249 --> 00:41:47,288
No, thanks, I'm pretty tired.
Thanks again, that was really fun.
660
00:42:36,905 --> 00:42:39,984
Don't you think you might be overdoing
this Christmas thing a little bit?
661
00:42:40,008 --> 00:42:43,209
Overdoing?
Didn't I tell you my motto?
662
00:42:43,245 --> 00:42:45,845
No, I don't believe you did.
663
00:42:45,881 --> 00:42:49,049
You can never, ever have
too much Christmas.
664
00:42:52,154 --> 00:42:55,955
- Is that right?
- Absolutely. As a matter of fact,
665
00:42:55,991 --> 00:42:58,892
I am on my way to my mom's
to decorate her house.
666
00:42:58,927 --> 00:43:01,461
You want to join?
667
00:43:14,009 --> 00:43:16,576
Seriously, Joe,
what's with all the decorations?
668
00:43:16,611 --> 00:43:20,046
Well, probably because
my dad loved Christmas.
669
00:43:20,082 --> 00:43:22,549
It was by far
his favourite holiday,
670
00:43:22,584 --> 00:43:25,552
and he always did up the house
in a major way.
671
00:43:25,587 --> 00:43:30,423
And now that he's gone,
I try to carry on that tradition.
672
00:43:30,459 --> 00:43:32,959
And it makes my mom happy.
673
00:43:35,030 --> 00:43:37,897
I hope you two are hungry!
Lunch is ready.
674
00:43:46,007 --> 00:43:48,174
Sorry about the mess.
675
00:43:48,210 --> 00:43:51,478
Grace, I hope you're okay
with tuna melts and tomato soup.
676
00:43:51,513 --> 00:43:53,012
This looks perfect.
677
00:43:53,048 --> 00:43:55,448
Well, Joe will have to bring you
back some night for dinner
678
00:43:55,484 --> 00:43:57,016
so I can make you a proper meal.
679
00:43:57,052 --> 00:43:58,351
Are you kidding me?
680
00:43:58,387 --> 00:44:01,087
I dreamed about eating meals
like these when I was in Afghanistan.
681
00:44:01,123 --> 00:44:02,689
Well, I hope it's okay.
682
00:44:02,724 --> 00:44:05,091
And thank you again for helping
this guy decorate my house.
683
00:44:05,127 --> 00:44:06,459
Happy to help.
684
00:44:06,495 --> 00:44:10,163
So, you must be a proud mom
having a judge for a son.
685
00:44:10,198 --> 00:44:14,601
Doesn't do me any good.
I still had to pay a traffic ticket.
686
00:44:14,636 --> 00:44:17,003
Mom, I didn't want to set
the wrong precedent.
687
00:44:17,038 --> 00:44:18,338
She still hasn't forgiven me.
688
00:44:18,373 --> 00:44:22,108
He knows I'm just kidding!
I couldn't be prouder.
689
00:44:22,144 --> 00:44:25,812
You know, he graduated
Northwestern Law, Order of the Coif.
690
00:44:25,847 --> 00:44:29,315
That's just a fancy way of saying
that I graduated top of my class.
691
00:44:30,852 --> 00:44:33,119
All of the best Chicago firms
made offers,
692
00:44:33,155 --> 00:44:36,890
and he turned them all down
to come back to River's Crossing.
693
00:44:36,925 --> 00:44:39,159
Joe gave up a lot
when his dad died.
694
00:44:39,194 --> 00:44:41,394
Instead of starting a career,
695
00:44:41,430 --> 00:44:43,963
he came home to help me through
a really tough time,
696
00:44:43,999 --> 00:44:45,432
and I love him for it!
697
00:44:46,568 --> 00:44:50,971
Now, who wants coffee and
fresh-baked cookies for dessert?
698
00:44:51,006 --> 00:44:53,974
Grandma!
We got here as soon as we could!
699
00:44:54,009 --> 00:44:55,387
Have you made
the snowman cookies yet?
700
00:44:55,411 --> 00:44:57,210
No, I haven't.
I was waiting for you two!
701
00:44:57,246 --> 00:45:00,781
I get to put the noses on the reindeer.
That's my job every year!
702
00:45:00,816 --> 00:45:02,416
Yes!
703
00:45:02,451 --> 00:45:04,885
Uncle Joe.
Do you want to help us decorate?
704
00:45:04,920 --> 00:45:06,219
Grace can help, too.
705
00:45:06,255 --> 00:45:08,755
Does Santa live
at the North Pole?
706
00:45:08,791 --> 00:45:11,291
You bet he does!
707
00:45:17,533 --> 00:45:20,233
- What's the big hurry?
- Believe me.
708
00:45:20,269 --> 00:45:21,913
You do not want to be late
for the Christmas tree lighting.
709
00:45:21,937 --> 00:45:23,281
I thought you were late
for everything.
710
00:45:23,305 --> 00:45:24,538
Not for this!
711
00:45:24,573 --> 00:45:25,917
It's the start of the Winter
Wonderland Festival.
712
00:45:25,941 --> 00:45:27,507
How old are you again?
713
00:45:27,543 --> 00:45:30,677
You'll see.
714
00:45:54,303 --> 00:45:59,806
Welcome, everyone, to the official
start of the Winter Wonderland Festival!
715
00:46:03,112 --> 00:46:07,180
As your Christmas chairperson,
I am delighted to tell you that this year,
716
00:46:07,216 --> 00:46:11,818
River's Crossing is fortunate to have
a very special guest in town.
717
00:46:11,854 --> 00:46:16,957
She is a decorated veteran,
recently returned from Afghanistan,
718
00:46:16,992 --> 00:46:19,926
a friend of our own Judge Joe's,
719
00:46:19,962 --> 00:46:24,965
and soon to be this year's
Santa's Special Helper!
720
00:46:28,270 --> 00:46:32,072
Give a warm River's Crossing welcome
to Captain Grace Garland!
721
00:46:32,107 --> 00:46:33,340
Come on up!
722
00:46:36,979 --> 00:46:38,578
Come on up!
723
00:46:43,185 --> 00:46:47,821
Now, it's time to take the River's
Crossing Christmas pledge.
724
00:46:47,856 --> 00:46:50,657
- Are you ready?
- I guess I am.
725
00:46:52,060 --> 00:46:55,362
Do you promise to light
the town's Christmas tree,
726
00:46:55,397 --> 00:46:59,299
thereby lighting the spirit of
Christmas in the hearts
727
00:46:59,334 --> 00:47:03,303
of every single soul
in River's Crossing?
728
00:47:05,941 --> 00:47:07,674
It's not difficult
a question, dear.
729
00:47:09,745 --> 00:47:12,179
I do!
730
00:47:13,982 --> 00:47:19,019
Yes, I now appoint you
Santa's Special Helper!
731
00:47:21,356 --> 00:47:23,657
Let the countdown begin!
732
00:47:23,692 --> 00:47:26,593
Ten, nine, eight!
733
00:47:26,628 --> 00:47:29,396
Seven, six, five!
734
00:47:29,431 --> 00:47:33,567
Four, three, two, one!
735
00:47:58,560 --> 00:48:00,894
So, this guy gets all of his
trees from a local farm
736
00:48:00,929 --> 00:48:03,196
that donates over a thousand
Christmas trees
737
00:48:03,232 --> 00:48:04,598
to veterans every year.
738
00:48:05,801 --> 00:48:07,334
So, I always get mine here.
739
00:48:07,369 --> 00:48:09,636
Are you a blue spruce
or a Fraser fir kind of guy?
740
00:48:09,671 --> 00:48:13,440
It all depends.
I let the trees speak to me.
741
00:48:13,475 --> 00:48:15,208
We'll know the right one
when we see it.
742
00:48:17,546 --> 00:48:20,180
This'll be interesting.
743
00:48:21,850 --> 00:48:24,784
I really enjoyed lunch with
your mom and the kids yesterday.
744
00:48:24,820 --> 00:48:29,923
Well, they certainly like you.
But then, you are pretty likable.
745
00:48:32,361 --> 00:48:35,662
My mom went through a pretty
rough patch after my dad passed,
746
00:48:35,697 --> 00:48:38,298
but she made it out
the other side,
747
00:48:38,333 --> 00:48:41,234
and now she's pretty much back
to her old self again.
748
00:48:41,270 --> 00:48:42,769
She seems happy.
749
00:48:42,804 --> 00:48:45,639
Yeah, I think she is.
750
00:48:45,674 --> 00:48:48,275
I finally feel like
I can leave River's Crossing
751
00:48:48,310 --> 00:48:50,510
and resurrect my career.
752
00:48:50,545 --> 00:48:52,912
What are you hoping
to accomplish?
753
00:48:52,948 --> 00:48:56,750
District court judge would be
a nice place to start,
754
00:48:56,785 --> 00:48:58,918
but I hope to go further.
755
00:48:58,954 --> 00:49:01,054
Really?
756
00:49:01,089 --> 00:49:06,326
Yeah, once I get to Chicago,
the sky's the limit.
757
00:49:09,231 --> 00:49:10,630
I know you can't compare
758
00:49:10,666 --> 00:49:12,306
serving a small town
like River's Crossing
759
00:49:12,334 --> 00:49:14,200
with being a district court
judge in Chicago,
760
00:49:14,236 --> 00:49:16,736
but from my perspective,
you've got it pretty good here.
761
00:49:16,772 --> 00:49:20,240
I know, but I've always wanted
to do more important work.
762
00:49:20,275 --> 00:49:22,676
You are doing important work.
763
00:49:22,711 --> 00:49:24,077
I've been to your courtroom,
764
00:49:24,112 --> 00:49:26,024
and you make a real difference
in people's lives.
765
00:49:26,048 --> 00:49:28,114
Yeah, but I want to weigh in
on the big issues.
766
00:49:28,150 --> 00:49:30,383
And I would like to be able
to get a cappuccino,
767
00:49:30,419 --> 00:49:32,485
or eat some sushi,
go to the opera.
768
00:49:32,521 --> 00:49:35,455
The grass isn't always
greener, you know,
769
00:49:35,490 --> 00:49:39,159
especially in a big city where
I'm pretty sure it's mostly cement.
770
00:49:41,930 --> 00:49:45,832
- Wait a sec, what about this one?
- You think so?
771
00:49:45,867 --> 00:49:47,100
Yeah!
772
00:49:47,135 --> 00:49:50,270
- It reminds me of someone.
- Really, who?
773
00:49:50,305 --> 00:49:55,608
- Isn't it obvious?
- Beautiful, complex.
774
00:49:55,644 --> 00:49:57,377
"Grace-ful".
775
00:49:57,412 --> 00:50:03,416
- Good one.
- Thank you, thank you very much.
776
00:50:06,254 --> 00:50:09,823
All right,
let get this baby home.
777
00:50:09,858 --> 00:50:12,459
Let's do it.
778
00:50:17,332 --> 00:50:20,567
Hi.
779
00:50:20,602 --> 00:50:24,070
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
780
00:50:26,375 --> 00:50:29,476
Told you.
781
00:50:29,511 --> 00:50:32,245
And you would give this up
for $6 coffee and cold fish.
782
00:50:40,489 --> 00:50:43,423
It's looking pretty good.
783
00:50:43,458 --> 00:50:47,060
I think it's even better
than last year's tree.
784
00:50:47,095 --> 00:50:50,263
What do you think about
the angel? Do you like it?
785
00:50:50,298 --> 00:50:54,000
- I love the angel.
- Yeah, me too.
786
00:50:54,035 --> 00:50:59,472
That's it, we're done!
This is our tree.
787
00:50:59,508 --> 00:51:03,176
You know, I think we make
a pretty good team.
788
00:51:06,047 --> 00:51:08,615
Are you okay?
789
00:51:12,721 --> 00:51:15,355
What's wrong, Grace?
790
00:51:17,759 --> 00:51:21,895
I can barely remember
my parents, but...
791
00:51:21,930 --> 00:51:26,299
it was okay because Gramps
took care of me and my brother,
792
00:51:26,334 --> 00:51:31,204
and he was kind and sweet
and generous,
793
00:51:31,239 --> 00:51:35,208
and he made Christmas
so special.
794
00:51:38,713 --> 00:51:42,982
He would make these snowman
pancakes on Christmas morning
795
00:51:43,018 --> 00:51:46,986
with marshmallow eyes
and chocolate buttons.
796
00:51:51,126 --> 00:51:54,427
You see, the thing about
this holiday,
797
00:51:54,463 --> 00:51:58,398
especially now with my dog.
798
00:52:03,038 --> 00:52:06,906
I am just so grateful for
the warmth and hospitality
799
00:52:06,942 --> 00:52:10,076
that you and your family
have shown me,
800
00:52:10,111 --> 00:52:12,312
especially this time of year.
801
00:52:27,229 --> 00:52:28,461
Yes!
802
00:52:35,237 --> 00:52:37,403
Grace, you have a phone call.
It's Katie.
803
00:52:37,439 --> 00:52:40,106
She wants to talk to you.
804
00:52:56,925 --> 00:53:00,293
- Hello?
- Hey, Grace! How are you?
805
00:53:00,328 --> 00:53:03,329
Your brother's a sweetheart.
He's taking such good care of me.
806
00:53:03,365 --> 00:53:04,531
Oh, he better be.
807
00:53:04,566 --> 00:53:06,299
Hey, look, I'm calling to see
808
00:53:06,334 --> 00:53:08,454
if you can help me with some
Christmas shopping today.
809
00:53:09,738 --> 00:53:13,106
Don't worry, I promise the shops
in River's Crossing are adorable,
810
00:53:13,141 --> 00:53:15,074
plus there will be lunch
involved.
811
00:53:15,110 --> 00:53:17,844
- Are you sure?
- Sure I'm sure!
812
00:53:17,879 --> 00:53:22,649
- You do remember how to shop, right?
- Well, you might have to hold me back.
813
00:53:22,684 --> 00:53:26,052
I haven't been outside a PX
in quite a while.
814
00:53:26,087 --> 00:53:28,721
Okay, see you there.
815
00:53:42,671 --> 00:53:45,338
Now, Grace, I want you to know
my offer still stands.
816
00:53:45,373 --> 00:53:48,074
Like I said, you'll head
the entire department
817
00:53:48,109 --> 00:53:49,876
and oversee everything,
what do you say?
818
00:53:49,911 --> 00:53:51,411
It's a very generous offer,
sheriff,
819
00:53:51,446 --> 00:53:52,990
but I've got a job waiting
for me in Cincinnati.
820
00:53:53,014 --> 00:53:55,582
Don't make me arrest you.
821
00:53:57,752 --> 00:54:00,219
- Merry Christmas, Cooper.
- Merry Christmas, Grace.
822
00:54:00,255 --> 00:54:04,524
- Just think about it, all right?
- Yeah.
823
00:54:04,559 --> 00:54:06,593
What was all that about?
824
00:54:06,628 --> 00:54:08,761
He wants me to head the Search
and Rescue department
825
00:54:08,797 --> 00:54:10,197
for the county in River's Crossing.
826
00:54:10,231 --> 00:54:13,600
No kidding!
That sounds pretty amazing.
827
00:54:13,635 --> 00:54:17,070
- Yeah, it would be if I lived here.
- Well...?
828
00:54:20,675 --> 00:54:22,775
He's never had a glass
of eggnog since.
829
00:54:22,811 --> 00:54:24,010
Yeah, I bet!
830
00:54:25,413 --> 00:54:28,748
Look at this one!
Isn't it gorgeous?
831
00:54:28,783 --> 00:54:35,054
I just love the colours.
What do you think, Grace?
832
00:54:37,993 --> 00:54:40,259
Grace?
833
00:54:42,197 --> 00:54:44,731
I'm sure it's nothing.
834
00:54:44,766 --> 00:54:46,499
Do you think he still loves her?
835
00:54:46,534 --> 00:54:51,004
I don't know.
I don't think so.
836
00:54:51,039 --> 00:54:55,041
Enough about that.
Let's get back to shopping.
837
00:54:55,076 --> 00:54:56,643
I've got a better idea.
838
00:54:56,678 --> 00:54:59,445
Consider it a little
early Christmas present,
839
00:54:59,481 --> 00:55:01,981
and a foolproof way
to lift your spirits.
840
00:55:02,017 --> 00:55:04,417
Come on.
841
00:55:05,887 --> 00:55:09,656
After Peter left, I had to
adjust to being a single mom.
842
00:55:09,691 --> 00:55:13,893
It wasn't easy, but I was lucky
because my mom helps a lot,
843
00:55:13,928 --> 00:55:15,728
and Joe stepped up big-time.
844
00:55:15,764 --> 00:55:18,998
He's become a real father figure
to Addie, and Tyler too.
845
00:55:19,034 --> 00:55:21,434
She sure seems to love
her Uncle Joe.
846
00:55:21,469 --> 00:55:24,437
Oh, yeah. The sun rises
and sets with Uncle Joe.
847
00:55:26,474 --> 00:55:28,875
So, what about you?
848
00:55:28,910 --> 00:55:31,310
Are you happy to be
out of the military?
849
00:55:33,081 --> 00:55:37,283
It might sound a little strange,
but I actually miss the Marines.
850
00:55:37,318 --> 00:55:40,520
Yeah, I had great friends.
Family, really.
851
00:55:40,555 --> 00:55:44,924
And I had a job that was important.
People's lives were at stake.
852
00:55:44,959 --> 00:55:49,128
Now, I don't know what I feel.
853
00:55:49,164 --> 00:55:53,232
A little lost, I guess.
854
00:55:54,703 --> 00:55:56,769
Have you thought about
what you want to do
855
00:55:56,805 --> 00:55:58,204
now that you're a civilian
again?
856
00:55:58,239 --> 00:56:00,573
Yeah.
857
00:56:00,608 --> 00:56:02,575
Stop having dreams about
the war,
858
00:56:02,610 --> 00:56:07,013
and not feel like an alien
when I do ordinary things
859
00:56:07,048 --> 00:56:08,448
like go to the grocery store.
860
00:56:08,483 --> 00:56:11,050
I can't imagine.
861
00:56:11,086 --> 00:56:14,454
You know, I never thought what
life would be like
862
00:56:14,489 --> 00:56:18,691
after I got out,
or how alone I would feel.
863
00:56:18,727 --> 00:56:22,628
Well, maybe you should consider
Cooper's offer,
864
00:56:22,664 --> 00:56:24,731
stay in River's Crossing.
865
00:56:24,766 --> 00:56:26,332
It's a friendly place,
866
00:56:26,367 --> 00:56:28,401
and I can introduce you
to a lot of friends.
867
00:56:28,436 --> 00:56:30,670
That's super sweet, thank you.
868
00:56:30,705 --> 00:56:34,607
I'm just, I'm passing through.
869
00:56:37,078 --> 00:56:39,312
They're gorgeous.
870
00:56:39,347 --> 00:56:42,648
- Thank you.
- Merry Christmas.
871
00:56:50,892 --> 00:56:52,959
Hey.
872
00:56:52,994 --> 00:56:54,994
Hey, there you are!
How'd it go?
873
00:56:55,029 --> 00:56:57,296
It was fun, Katie's great.
874
00:56:57,332 --> 00:57:00,900
- How was your day?
- Better now that you're here.
875
00:57:00,935 --> 00:57:03,002
I did a little shopping
of my own today,
876
00:57:03,037 --> 00:57:05,338
and now I'm getting a head-start
on my wrapping.
877
00:57:05,373 --> 00:57:08,274
I'm usually not doing this
until Christmas Eve.
878
00:57:08,309 --> 00:57:12,044
Good for you.
I saw you in town today.
879
00:57:12,080 --> 00:57:14,714
You did?
880
00:57:14,749 --> 00:57:17,984
Yeah, you were with Marnie.
881
00:57:18,019 --> 00:57:20,686
We were in the shop
across the street.
882
00:57:20,722 --> 00:57:22,088
Oh, yeah?
883
00:57:22,123 --> 00:57:25,158
It's funny, we just happened
to run into each other.
884
00:57:25,193 --> 00:57:27,493
It's a small town.
885
00:57:29,964 --> 00:57:32,398
Katie gave me an early
Christmas present.
886
00:57:32,433 --> 00:57:34,000
Nice!
887
00:57:34,035 --> 00:57:35,968
Hey, you want to help me
cook dinner?
888
00:57:36,004 --> 00:57:38,471
I've got some chops
and some greens in the fridge.
889
00:57:38,506 --> 00:57:42,408
No, I don't think so.
I'm not very hungry,
890
00:57:42,443 --> 00:57:45,578
but I was wondering if we could
stop by Uncle Roy's tomorrow
891
00:57:45,613 --> 00:57:47,113
and check on my car.
892
00:57:47,148 --> 00:57:52,118
- Yeah, of course.
- Great.
893
00:57:52,153 --> 00:57:55,855
Good night.
894
00:57:55,890 --> 00:57:58,457
Night.
895
00:58:06,201 --> 00:58:08,701
Uncle Roy, you have a visitor.
896
00:58:08,736 --> 00:58:12,071
Hey, there she is!
How are you, Grace?
897
00:58:12,106 --> 00:58:14,207
Have you been enjoying your time
in River's Crossing?
898
00:58:14,242 --> 00:58:17,243
I really have.
Everyone's been really welcoming.
899
00:58:17,278 --> 00:58:18,811
Well, word might have got around
900
00:58:18,847 --> 00:58:20,958
that you haven't had a real
Christmas in quite some time.
901
00:58:20,982 --> 00:58:22,582
I don't understand. How...
902
00:58:22,617 --> 00:58:25,057
Let's just say that Nellie is
very good at spreading the word.
903
00:58:26,287 --> 00:58:29,322
And we appreciate the sacrifice
you made for our country.
904
00:58:29,357 --> 00:58:31,090
Thank you.
905
00:58:31,125 --> 00:58:34,093
I hope we're not disturbing you,
but I just wanted to check
906
00:58:34,128 --> 00:58:35,773
and see when you think my car
might be ready.
907
00:58:35,797 --> 00:58:37,663
I have good news
on that front...
908
00:58:37,699 --> 00:58:41,734
and some bad news.
It's good and bad news.
909
00:58:41,769 --> 00:58:45,404
Okay, I'll take
the good news first.
910
00:58:45,440 --> 00:58:47,206
I was able to rebuild
your engine,
911
00:58:47,242 --> 00:58:49,342
and replace the cylinder head
and the shock absorber.
912
00:58:49,377 --> 00:58:53,246
Well, that all sounds great!
Can I get the car now?
913
00:58:54,515 --> 00:58:55,681
What?
914
00:58:55,717 --> 00:58:58,451
Nothing, just... right!
915
00:58:58,486 --> 00:59:00,553
There's bad news, as well,
916
00:59:00,588 --> 00:59:04,056
which is that the control arm
has not arrived yet,
917
00:59:04,092 --> 00:59:06,225
and so, I really tried,
918
00:59:06,261 --> 00:59:12,231
but unfortunately, your car will not
be ready until after Christmas.
919
00:59:12,267 --> 00:59:14,500
Oh, really?
920
00:59:14,535 --> 00:59:17,103
There is a silver lining.
921
00:59:17,138 --> 00:59:19,672
At least you'll be here
for the Christmas festivities.
922
00:59:47,568 --> 00:59:51,470
- Are you ready for the big festival?
- As long as no elf hats are involved.
923
00:59:51,506 --> 00:59:54,573
- I can't make any promises.
- Oh, well.
924
00:59:56,244 --> 00:59:58,244
I do, however,
need my Santa suit.
925
00:59:58,279 --> 01:00:00,713
The North Pole requires
my services tonight.
926
01:00:00,748 --> 01:00:03,516
I've got three separate shifts
at Santa's village.
927
01:00:05,286 --> 01:00:07,453
Will you be okay
with Katie and the kids
928
01:00:07,488 --> 01:00:10,323
while I make like a jolly old fella?
929
01:00:10,658 --> 01:00:12,024
Of course.
930
01:00:13,059 --> 01:00:16,894
- What do you think?
- I think red's your colour.
931
01:00:20,266 --> 01:00:23,802
Hey, Judge!
You ask Santa for a new gavel?
932
01:00:23,837 --> 01:00:26,037
Merry Christmas, Judge!
933
01:00:26,073 --> 01:00:29,007
Is there anyone in this town
you don't know?
934
01:00:30,777 --> 01:00:33,378
This is amazing.
935
01:00:40,554 --> 01:00:44,222
- You can go talk to her, you know.
- Oh, no, thank you.
936
01:00:44,258 --> 01:00:47,025
I'm very happy right here
where I am.
937
01:00:47,060 --> 01:00:48,293
Uncle Joe!
938
01:00:48,328 --> 01:00:50,262
- Uncle Joe!
- Hi, Grace.
939
01:00:50,297 --> 01:00:53,098
- Did I die and go to heaven?
- Very funny.
940
01:00:54,501 --> 01:00:56,067
You look adorable.
What's it for?
941
01:00:56,103 --> 01:00:57,780
She's the lead in this year's
Christmas play.
942
01:00:57,804 --> 01:01:00,438
It's called "Heaven Can't Wait".
It's pretty funny.
943
01:01:00,474 --> 01:01:02,307
Well, we can't wait to see it,
but right now,
944
01:01:02,342 --> 01:01:04,843
I have some Christmas business
that I need to take care of.
945
01:01:04,878 --> 01:01:07,445
Do you think you guys can stay
out of trouble while I'm gone,
946
01:01:07,481 --> 01:01:09,247
especially my little angel here?
947
01:01:09,283 --> 01:01:13,018
It might help if we had some
caramel corn to keep us occupied.
948
01:01:13,053 --> 01:01:17,756
Oh, yeah, Uncle Joe!
Caramel corn is an excellent idea.
949
01:01:17,791 --> 01:01:19,658
Caramel corn, all around.
950
01:01:19,693 --> 01:01:23,728
I hear Caramel Christmas Crunch
is the way to go.
951
01:01:23,764 --> 01:01:29,367
- Okay, see you later!
- See you guys later.
952
01:01:41,515 --> 01:01:44,582
- You don't get dizzy, do you?
- I don't think so,
953
01:01:44,618 --> 01:01:46,751
but I haven't been on one of
these since I was a kid.
954
01:01:46,787 --> 01:01:48,753
Last Christmas for me.
955
01:01:48,789 --> 01:01:51,556
- Are you warm enough?
- Perfect.
956
01:01:51,591 --> 01:01:55,060
I think I'm the one
who's going to get dizzy.
957
01:01:55,095 --> 01:01:57,595
But maybe it's just the company.
958
01:02:00,701 --> 01:02:02,701
You know, your face lights up
when you smile.
959
01:02:02,736 --> 01:02:06,237
- You think so?
- I know so.
960
01:02:06,273 --> 01:02:07,706
What are the odds?
961
01:02:07,741 --> 01:02:10,442
I mean, what are the chances
you would knock on my door
962
01:02:10,477 --> 01:02:12,877
and the two of us
would end up here?
963
01:02:12,913 --> 01:02:15,413
Maybe it's just dumb luck.
964
01:02:15,449 --> 01:02:16,948
You could talk to Justice.
965
01:02:16,984 --> 01:02:18,583
She did have something
to do with it.
966
01:02:18,618 --> 01:02:20,785
I guess I'm gonna
have to thank her, then.
967
01:02:20,821 --> 01:02:23,321
I already did.
968
01:02:38,806 --> 01:02:40,572
Hey, there you two are.
969
01:02:40,608 --> 01:02:42,074
Did you have a good time
on the ride?
970
01:02:43,310 --> 01:02:45,978
- Joe got a little dizzy.
- It was all her fault.
971
01:02:46,013 --> 01:02:48,133
She kept telling the reindeer
to go faster and faster!
972
01:02:48,916 --> 01:02:50,816
Can I get you some hot cider,
warm you up?
973
01:02:50,851 --> 01:02:52,050
Yes, please.
974
01:02:52,086 --> 01:02:54,987
Hey, I'll be right back.
975
01:02:55,022 --> 01:02:56,722
You know, Joe?
976
01:02:56,757 --> 01:02:58,657
I don't think I've ever seen you
this happy.
977
01:02:58,692 --> 01:03:04,496
I know it's none of my business
but if you ask me, she's a keeper.
978
01:03:07,334 --> 01:03:09,735
So, don't screw it up.
979
01:03:09,770 --> 01:03:13,705
You know, you are just
full of great advice.
980
01:03:13,741 --> 01:03:14,907
Yup.
981
01:03:16,243 --> 01:03:18,877
Hey, Joe! Aren't you due
at Santa's village?
982
01:03:18,913 --> 01:03:21,880
Five minutes ago!
I got to go.
983
01:03:21,916 --> 01:03:24,016
I'll see you at the big
Christmas tree in an hour?
984
01:03:24,051 --> 01:03:25,150
Okay.
985
01:03:25,186 --> 01:03:29,254
I swear that boy was born a week
past his mother's due date,
986
01:03:29,290 --> 01:03:30,722
and he's been late ever since.
987
01:03:30,758 --> 01:03:33,358
- Ready for that cider?
- Yes, please.
988
01:03:33,394 --> 01:03:35,194
Hey, Grace!
Have you seen Joe?
989
01:03:35,229 --> 01:03:36,807
You just missed him.
He went to Santa's village.
990
01:03:36,831 --> 01:03:38,831
Oh, darn.
I was hoping he could help.
991
01:03:38,866 --> 01:03:40,132
What's the matter?
992
01:03:40,167 --> 01:03:42,267
Addie is struggling with a bout
of stage fright.
993
01:03:42,303 --> 01:03:43,580
She doesn't want to be
in the play now.
994
01:03:43,604 --> 01:03:46,772
- Oh, no! After all that practice?
- I know!
995
01:03:46,807 --> 01:03:49,875
I thought maybe Joe could talk to her.
She always listens to him.
996
01:03:49,910 --> 01:03:51,610
Could I be of any help?
997
01:03:51,645 --> 01:03:55,314
I don't know, maybe.
It's worth a try.
998
01:03:55,349 --> 01:03:57,049
Okay.
999
01:03:58,719 --> 01:04:01,153
Sweetie, I thought you were
excited about the play?
1000
01:04:01,188 --> 01:04:03,622
I was, but I don't want to
anymore.
1001
01:04:03,657 --> 01:04:05,891
I'm afraid I'm going to forget
all my lines.
1002
01:04:05,926 --> 01:04:07,493
Sweetheart.
1003
01:04:07,528 --> 01:04:09,228
You have been rehearsing
for weeks now.
1004
01:04:09,263 --> 01:04:10,841
You know your lines
backwards and forwards.
1005
01:04:10,865 --> 01:04:13,432
My stomach hurts.
1006
01:04:19,006 --> 01:04:22,808
You know, Addie,
everybody's afraid sometimes.
1007
01:04:22,843 --> 01:04:27,412
I mean, I was afraid every single
day when I was in Afghanistan.
1008
01:04:27,448 --> 01:04:32,050
But I thought you were brave.
That's what everybody says.
1009
01:04:32,086 --> 01:04:33,485
Soldiers are brave.
1010
01:04:33,521 --> 01:04:36,121
They say that because we do
our job for our country,
1011
01:04:36,156 --> 01:04:39,391
but that doesn't mean
we're not afraid.
1012
01:04:39,426 --> 01:04:42,861
- Really?
- Absolutely.
1013
01:04:42,897 --> 01:04:45,664
Bravery is doing
what you're afraid to do,
1014
01:04:45,699 --> 01:04:47,933
what you think you can't do.
1015
01:04:47,968 --> 01:04:52,604
There isn't any courage at all
if you aren't scared.
1016
01:04:52,640 --> 01:04:56,575
What do you think?
You want to try being brave?
1017
01:04:59,480 --> 01:05:01,947
Yeah? Good.
1018
01:05:06,520 --> 01:05:09,454
Merry Christmas, boys and girls!
1019
01:05:09,790 --> 01:05:12,724
I bet they don't make Santas
like that in Cincinnati.
1020
01:05:13,861 --> 01:05:15,260
No, they don't.
1021
01:05:15,295 --> 01:05:18,930
Come on, let's find out
what you want for Christmas.
1022
01:05:18,966 --> 01:05:21,967
You could stay, you know?
1023
01:05:22,002 --> 01:05:26,438
I have to admit it's hard not
to fall in love with this place.
1024
01:05:26,473 --> 01:05:29,708
Do you see Rudolph
flying up there?
1025
01:05:38,185 --> 01:05:41,253
Merry Christmas, everybody!
1026
01:05:44,725 --> 01:05:47,292
So good!
1027
01:05:49,863 --> 01:05:51,563
Was I brave?
1028
01:05:51,598 --> 01:05:53,665
You were very brave,
and you were very good.
1029
01:05:53,700 --> 01:05:56,701
Unbelievable.
You were amazing!
1030
01:05:56,737 --> 01:05:59,971
- Did you like it?
- More than words can say.
1031
01:06:00,007 --> 01:06:01,773
I am so, so proud of you.
1032
01:06:01,808 --> 01:06:03,775
I love the part
when you sang the solo.
1033
01:06:03,810 --> 01:06:06,578
And the part when she was
bumping into the other angels?
1034
01:06:06,613 --> 01:06:10,048
Yes! I was laughing so hard tears
were running down my cheeks.
1035
01:06:10,083 --> 01:06:12,717
- Really?
- Really. Congratulations.
1036
01:06:15,656 --> 01:06:17,656
I should take this.
1037
01:06:17,691 --> 01:06:19,991
Addie...
1038
01:06:20,027 --> 01:06:21,693
Hello.
1039
01:06:21,728 --> 01:06:25,463
Yes, this is Judge
Joseph Peterson.
1040
01:06:25,499 --> 01:06:27,799
Yes.
1041
01:06:27,834 --> 01:06:33,838
Thank you.
This is an incredible honour.
1042
01:06:33,874 --> 01:06:37,175
January 5th?
Yes, I can make that work.
1043
01:06:37,210 --> 01:06:41,813
Absolutely, of course.
1044
01:06:41,848 --> 01:06:45,817
Thank you again,
and Merry Christmas.
1045
01:06:49,056 --> 01:06:51,189
That was Chicago.
1046
01:06:51,224 --> 01:06:53,091
I just got appointed
to the district court.
1047
01:06:53,126 --> 01:06:58,330
Congratulations.
That's amazing news.
1048
01:06:58,365 --> 01:07:00,365
My first day on the bench
is January 5th.
1049
01:07:00,400 --> 01:07:03,034
This is incredible.
1050
01:07:03,070 --> 01:07:05,637
I didn't expect this
to happen so soon.
1051
01:07:05,672 --> 01:07:07,572
I got a lot to do.
1052
01:07:07,607 --> 01:07:09,307
Don't worry,
you'll get it all done.
1053
01:07:09,343 --> 01:07:11,810
But Uncle Joe,
Chicago's so far away
1054
01:07:11,845 --> 01:07:13,645
and you already have a job.
1055
01:07:13,680 --> 01:07:15,246
I'm sorry.
1056
01:07:15,282 --> 01:07:16,848
I didn't want you
to find out like this.
1057
01:07:16,883 --> 01:07:19,384
Call him back and tell him
you have to stay here.
1058
01:07:19,419 --> 01:07:22,420
Tell him you have to be a judge
here in River's Crossing.
1059
01:07:22,456 --> 01:07:26,725
I am so sorry.
I really am.
1060
01:07:26,760 --> 01:07:29,694
I'm gonna miss seeing you
every day, too.
1061
01:07:29,730 --> 01:07:32,030
But it's gonna work out,
you'll see.
1062
01:07:32,065 --> 01:07:34,699
I'll come and I'll visit
whenever I can,
1063
01:07:34,735 --> 01:07:37,502
and you can come visit me
in Chicago.
1064
01:07:37,537 --> 01:07:42,440
- I don't want you to go.
- Addie, I am so sorry.
1065
01:07:42,476 --> 01:07:44,242
Let's not let this ruin
your big day.
1066
01:07:44,277 --> 01:07:45,588
Let's go see your mom
and your grandma.
1067
01:07:45,612 --> 01:07:46,990
They're waiting for us
in the lobby.
1068
01:07:47,014 --> 01:07:49,047
Yeah.
1069
01:07:49,082 --> 01:07:51,016
It's okay.
1070
01:07:58,492 --> 01:08:01,192
- What's the matter, Addison?
- Is everything okay?
1071
01:08:01,228 --> 01:08:03,072
I just learned I got
the appointment in Chicago.
1072
01:08:03,096 --> 01:08:05,096
She was there when the call
came in.
1073
01:08:05,132 --> 01:08:08,233
Sweetie.
This a big deal for your uncle.
1074
01:08:08,268 --> 01:08:10,301
Come here, let Grandma
give you a big hug.
1075
01:08:10,337 --> 01:08:13,138
We all know how much
this girl loves her uncle,
1076
01:08:13,173 --> 01:08:14,606
but you know what, pumpkin?
1077
01:08:14,641 --> 01:08:16,074
He's gonna come back and visit,
1078
01:08:16,109 --> 01:08:18,343
and right now, we have to be
very happy for him
1079
01:08:18,378 --> 01:08:19,944
because it's important
to Uncle Joe.
1080
01:08:19,980 --> 01:08:22,247
Can you try? Okay.
1081
01:08:22,282 --> 01:08:26,584
How about this talented niece of mine?
Was she terrific, or what?
1082
01:08:26,620 --> 01:08:30,789
I am so proud of you!
You remembered all your lines.
1083
01:08:30,824 --> 01:08:34,159
And these are for you,
Addison. Congratulations.
1084
01:08:35,996 --> 01:08:40,832
Mom, is it okay if Grace helps
me change out of my costume?
1085
01:08:40,867 --> 01:08:42,500
Of course.
Do you mind?
1086
01:08:42,536 --> 01:08:45,303
I'd love that.
1087
01:08:45,338 --> 01:08:47,906
Come on.
1088
01:08:51,211 --> 01:08:53,111
You know, for such a smart guy,
1089
01:08:53,146 --> 01:08:55,313
sometimes, Uncle Joe
can be pretty dumb.
1090
01:08:55,348 --> 01:08:58,283
He thinks being a judge
in Chicago is more important
1091
01:08:58,318 --> 01:09:01,152
than being a judge here,
but he's wrong about that.
1092
01:09:01,188 --> 01:09:03,254
Why do you think that?
1093
01:09:03,290 --> 01:09:06,758
Because he's the smartest,
best judge you've ever seen,
1094
01:09:06,793 --> 01:09:09,360
and people here really
appreciate him.
1095
01:09:09,396 --> 01:09:14,032
Everybody in River's Crossing
knows him, everyone loves him,
1096
01:09:14,067 --> 01:09:16,101
but I love him most of all.
1097
01:09:17,737 --> 01:09:20,038
I know this is really difficult,
Addie.
1098
01:09:20,073 --> 01:09:22,340
But your Uncle Joe has worked
really hard for this,
1099
01:09:22,375 --> 01:09:24,742
and sometimes,
when you love someone,
1100
01:09:24,778 --> 01:09:27,345
you have to try to be
happy for them,
1101
01:09:27,380 --> 01:09:29,647
even though it might hurt
on the inside.
1102
01:09:29,683 --> 01:09:33,651
Are you going to miss him too,
Grace?
1103
01:09:35,789 --> 01:09:38,957
Yeah, I think I am.
1104
01:09:38,992 --> 01:09:40,492
I thought so.
1105
01:09:40,527 --> 01:09:43,795
My mom says you're the best thing
that ever happened to Uncle Joe.
1106
01:09:43,830 --> 01:09:45,897
Did she?
1107
01:09:45,932 --> 01:09:49,601
I mean, I'm only 12,
1108
01:09:49,636 --> 01:09:53,538
but isn't love more important
than a job in Chicago?
1109
01:09:55,308 --> 01:09:58,376
You're pretty smart yourself
there, kiddo.
1110
01:09:58,411 --> 01:10:00,745
Do you think some hot cocoa
would make us feel better?
1111
01:10:00,780 --> 01:10:03,882
I think that's the best thing
I've heard all day.
1112
01:10:03,917 --> 01:10:06,551
Let's do it.
1113
01:10:09,823 --> 01:10:13,057
What a wonderful night
this has been.
1114
01:10:13,093 --> 01:10:16,094
Congratulations, son.
1115
01:10:16,129 --> 01:10:19,464
I am so, so proud of all of your
accomplishments, and now this.
1116
01:10:19,499 --> 01:10:23,034
- I couldn't be happier for you.
- Thanks, Mom.
1117
01:10:23,069 --> 01:10:27,205
Hey, come here, you!
Give me a hug.
1118
01:10:27,240 --> 01:10:29,307
- Uncle Joe?
- Yeah.
1119
01:10:29,342 --> 01:10:31,120
Grace and I talked about
you leaving for Chicago,
1120
01:10:31,144 --> 01:10:32,777
and I want you to know
1121
01:10:32,812 --> 01:10:34,790
that if that's what you really,
really, really, really want,
1122
01:10:34,814 --> 01:10:37,182
then I'm gonna try hard
to be happy for you.
1123
01:10:37,217 --> 01:10:41,653
Thank you, Addison.
And Grace.
1124
01:10:41,688 --> 01:10:43,421
It really means a lot to me.
1125
01:10:43,456 --> 01:10:47,158
That's about the best Christmas
present I could ever wish for.
1126
01:10:47,194 --> 01:10:49,861
Well, there might be a tie, too.
1127
01:10:55,936 --> 01:11:00,305
You have no idea how much
I'm going to miss all of you.
1128
01:11:02,943 --> 01:11:04,309
I'd better go.
1129
01:11:04,344 --> 01:11:06,544
Aunt Nellie and Uncle Roy
are going to need help
1130
01:11:06,580 --> 01:11:08,513
coaxing Tyler off the carousel.
1131
01:11:39,846 --> 01:11:42,680
Did I mention how sharp
you look in that red suit?
1132
01:11:42,716 --> 01:11:45,750
- You think so?
- Absolutely.
1133
01:11:45,785 --> 01:11:47,652
It's very becoming.
1134
01:11:47,687 --> 01:11:51,623
The white beard, the big belly,
it somehow works for you.
1135
01:11:53,026 --> 01:11:57,328
Well, I can tell you one thing.
It's been one heck of a day for old Santa.
1136
01:11:57,364 --> 01:11:58,963
I don't know.
1137
01:11:58,999 --> 01:12:01,566
It seems to me like your dreams
are finally being realized.
1138
01:12:01,601 --> 01:12:04,969
Yeah, but now my dream
seems kind of different
1139
01:12:05,005 --> 01:12:07,605
now that it's become a reality.
1140
01:12:07,641 --> 01:12:13,978
Well, Santa's a wise old fella.
I'm confident that he'll figure it out.
1141
01:12:17,450 --> 01:12:21,519
Well, here we are,
safe and sound.
1142
01:12:24,691 --> 01:12:26,691
Do you want me to hang that up
for you?
1143
01:12:26,726 --> 01:12:29,327
Thank you.
1144
01:12:31,765 --> 01:12:34,098
Grace, can I ask you something?
1145
01:12:34,134 --> 01:12:37,035
Sure.
1146
01:12:37,070 --> 01:12:40,972
What do you think I should do?
1147
01:12:41,007 --> 01:12:44,809
I can't tell you
what you should do, Joe.
1148
01:12:44,844 --> 01:12:47,478
I think you have to search
your heart,
1149
01:12:47,514 --> 01:12:51,516
and figure out what's most
important to you.
1150
01:12:53,887 --> 01:12:56,954
Right.
1151
01:12:56,990 --> 01:12:59,824
I should let you get some sleep.
1152
01:12:59,859 --> 01:13:03,494
Don't worry.
Things have a way of working out.
1153
01:13:03,530 --> 01:13:06,097
I hope so.
1154
01:13:12,305 --> 01:13:15,306
Night, Grace.
1155
01:13:17,844 --> 01:13:22,013
Good night, Joe.
Sleep well.
1156
01:13:41,334 --> 01:13:44,702
That is wonderful news, Marnie.
1157
01:13:46,506 --> 01:13:48,773
I am so excited.
1158
01:13:48,808 --> 01:13:51,109
Have you spoken
to your dad about it?
1159
01:13:51,144 --> 01:13:54,312
Does he know?
What does he say?
1160
01:13:54,347 --> 01:13:56,314
Really?
1161
01:13:56,349 --> 01:14:00,051
I love you so much
for this, Marnie.
1162
01:14:00,086 --> 01:14:02,820
I am... I am so excited
1163
01:14:02,856 --> 01:14:06,023
that I am over the moon
about this.
1164
01:14:06,059 --> 01:14:08,693
Yes, of course.
1165
01:14:40,860 --> 01:14:44,061
Hey there, sleepyhead.
Want some coffee?
1166
01:14:44,097 --> 01:14:47,298
No, thanks. I'm...
Maybe I'll get some later.
1167
01:14:47,333 --> 01:14:50,001
- Are you okay?
- Yeah, I'm fine.
1168
01:14:50,036 --> 01:14:51,803
I just, I'm feeling...
1169
01:14:51,838 --> 01:14:54,705
I'm feeling a little off
this morning.
1170
01:14:54,741 --> 01:14:59,277
- Can I get you anything?
- No, I'm fine.
1171
01:14:59,312 --> 01:15:02,380
Gee, I hope so.
I mean, it's Christmas Eve.
1172
01:15:02,415 --> 01:15:03,748
Yeah.
1173
01:15:03,783 --> 01:15:05,294
And we have the big party
in the barn tonight.
1174
01:15:05,318 --> 01:15:06,984
How did it get to be so late?
1175
01:15:07,020 --> 01:15:09,487
I got to run.
1176
01:15:09,522 --> 01:15:13,491
If you need anything,
please call me.
1177
01:16:23,129 --> 01:16:24,896
Merry Christmas, Justice.
1178
01:16:24,931 --> 01:16:29,567
You take care of Joe now,
do you hear me?
1179
01:16:29,602 --> 01:16:33,271
You sweet dog.
1180
01:16:50,622 --> 01:16:53,390
- Hey.
- What's up, Grace?
1181
01:16:53,425 --> 01:16:56,393
- Can you do me a favour?
- Oh, it depends.
1182
01:16:56,428 --> 01:16:58,094
Can you give those keys to Joe
1183
01:16:58,130 --> 01:16:59,974
and tell him that the scout's
parked out front of the cafe?
1184
01:16:59,998 --> 01:17:01,932
I guess, sure.
1185
01:17:01,967 --> 01:17:03,934
You heading off somewhere?
1186
01:17:03,969 --> 01:17:06,336
Back to Cincinnati
where I belong.
1187
01:17:06,371 --> 01:17:10,106
- What, like now?
- Yeah.
1188
01:17:10,142 --> 01:17:13,043
- Bus leaves in ten minutes.
- Well, no, no, no.
1189
01:17:13,078 --> 01:17:14,511
Grace, what about Joe?
1190
01:17:14,546 --> 01:17:16,191
I mean, tonight's the big party,
tomorrow's Christmas.
1191
01:17:16,215 --> 01:17:17,380
You can't just leave.
1192
01:17:17,416 --> 01:17:20,150
- Come on, what about your car?
- I don't know.
1193
01:17:20,185 --> 01:17:22,285
I don't care.
I'll get it some other time.
1194
01:17:22,321 --> 01:17:24,321
This is crazy, Grace.
You can't just leave!
1195
01:17:24,356 --> 01:17:26,134
I'm really sorry about
the Search and Rescue program.
1196
01:17:26,158 --> 01:17:28,002
What you were offering me
was a dream come true.
1197
01:17:28,026 --> 01:17:29,392
Then, don't leave.
1198
01:17:29,428 --> 01:17:31,306
Okay, you're the perfect person
to head the department.
1199
01:17:31,330 --> 01:17:33,964
I can't.
I don't belong here.
1200
01:17:33,999 --> 01:17:36,933
You're wrong about that, Grace.
You do belong here,
1201
01:17:36,969 --> 01:17:39,769
and I'm not the only one
who thinks so.
1202
01:17:41,206 --> 01:17:44,341
Please give Sheri
a big hug for me.
1203
01:17:44,376 --> 01:17:46,243
I don't know how you got
so lucky,
1204
01:17:46,278 --> 01:17:47,655
but you have
an incredible woman there,
1205
01:17:47,679 --> 01:17:50,046
and please tell Katie
and Addie and Fran,
1206
01:17:50,082 --> 01:17:51,748
and Nellie and everybody,
1207
01:17:51,783 --> 01:17:53,517
please tell them all
thank you so much
1208
01:17:53,552 --> 01:17:55,872
because I'm going to miss them
more than they could ever know.
1209
01:17:58,290 --> 01:17:59,152
Grace!
1210
01:18:06,365 --> 01:18:09,066
Please excuse me.
1211
01:18:09,101 --> 01:18:11,435
This better be good, Coop.
You know where I am.
1212
01:18:11,470 --> 01:18:13,782
Joe, did you know that Grace is
heading back to Cincinnati?
1213
01:18:13,806 --> 01:18:16,940
- Yeah, sometime after Christmas.
- No, today!
1214
01:18:16,976 --> 01:18:19,843
What do you mean?
Why would she do that?
1215
01:18:19,879 --> 01:18:21,256
I don't know,
but for some reason,
1216
01:18:21,280 --> 01:18:22,724
she feels that she doesn't
belong here.
1217
01:18:22,748 --> 01:18:24,025
She's getting on a bus
right now.
1218
01:18:24,049 --> 01:18:27,885
- You got to stop her, Coop.
- How am I supposed to do that?
1219
01:18:27,920 --> 01:18:29,920
I don't know, but you gotta
help me out here.
1220
01:18:29,955 --> 01:18:33,257
Under no circumstances is Grace
to leave River's Crossing.
1221
01:18:33,292 --> 01:18:36,894
- Well, Joe, it's not like...
- I'm counting on you, Coop.
1222
01:18:36,929 --> 01:18:40,430
Just make it happen.
1223
01:18:40,466 --> 01:18:44,401
We're gonna pick this up on
Monday, folks, after Christmas.
1224
01:18:44,436 --> 01:18:45,669
Court is adjourned.
1225
01:19:09,795 --> 01:19:12,496
Just be a minute,
looking for someone.
1226
01:19:18,003 --> 01:19:21,004
- Grace, I'm sorry to disturb you.
- What are you doing here?
1227
01:19:21,040 --> 01:19:23,240
I'm here to bring you back
to River's Crossing.
1228
01:19:23,275 --> 01:19:25,175
Why?
1229
01:19:25,211 --> 01:19:27,177
I can't exactly say,
but it's important.
1230
01:19:27,213 --> 01:19:29,446
It's really, really important.
1231
01:19:29,481 --> 01:19:33,016
- You can't be serious.
- I'm asking you as a friend.
1232
01:19:33,052 --> 01:19:34,930
Because if you don't,
I'm pretty much guaranteed
1233
01:19:34,954 --> 01:19:37,421
to have the worst Christmas
of my life.
1234
01:19:37,456 --> 01:19:39,656
So, what do you say?
1235
01:19:39,692 --> 01:19:42,226
Please?
1236
01:20:06,585 --> 01:20:08,285
Cooper, what are we doing here?
1237
01:20:08,320 --> 01:20:10,988
It's Christmas Eve, Grace.
1238
01:20:11,023 --> 01:20:13,257
Come on.
1239
01:20:25,404 --> 01:20:27,971
Here she is.
1240
01:20:31,644 --> 01:20:32,809
Thanks, Coop.
1241
01:20:32,845 --> 01:20:34,544
Merry Christmas, Grace.
1242
01:20:37,516 --> 01:20:38,982
What is all this?
1243
01:21:00,873 --> 01:21:05,342
Grace, the truth is
I am crazy about you,
1244
01:21:05,377 --> 01:21:07,778
and I want to assure you
that I'm not going to Chicago
1245
01:21:07,813 --> 01:21:09,913
or anywhere else.
1246
01:21:09,948 --> 01:21:11,114
You're not?
1247
01:21:11,150 --> 01:21:13,450
No, and between you and me,
1248
01:21:13,485 --> 01:21:15,619
I don't like sushi that much,
anyway.
1249
01:21:15,654 --> 01:21:18,789
I don't understand, Joe.
1250
01:21:18,824 --> 01:21:20,390
I heard you on the phone
with Marnie.
1251
01:21:20,426 --> 01:21:23,026
I'm getting to that.
1252
01:21:32,805 --> 01:21:34,004
Christmas!
1253
01:21:35,407 --> 01:21:39,343
Christmas! Hi!
Christmas!
1254
01:21:42,881 --> 01:21:47,951
My sweet!
You're really here!
1255
01:21:47,986 --> 01:21:52,422
I can't believe you're here!
That's my good boy.
1256
01:21:52,458 --> 01:21:54,725
Yes!
1257
01:21:56,462 --> 01:21:58,362
How did you do this?
1258
01:21:58,397 --> 01:22:02,199
Thank you, Joe!
Thank you so much.
1259
01:22:02,234 --> 01:22:03,900
I'm sorry for the subterfuge.
1260
01:22:03,936 --> 01:22:06,169
I didn't want to tell you
until I was absolutely sure
1261
01:22:06,205 --> 01:22:08,672
that we could get Christmas
to River's Crossing.
1262
01:22:08,707 --> 01:22:10,452
It was Marnie and the Colonel
who made it happen.
1263
01:22:10,476 --> 01:22:12,008
Thank you!
1264
01:22:12,044 --> 01:22:14,644
I can't tell you how much
this means to me.
1265
01:22:18,617 --> 01:22:20,217
Whoa!
At ease, Marine.
1266
01:22:21,420 --> 01:22:23,253
I don't know how you did this.
1267
01:22:23,288 --> 01:22:25,555
I didn't think I'd ever see
Christmas again.
1268
01:22:25,591 --> 01:22:28,091
I pulled some strings,
called in some favours,
1269
01:22:28,127 --> 01:22:30,494
and got her qualified
for early retirement.
1270
01:22:30,529 --> 01:22:34,431
No mission too difficult,
no sacrifice too great.
1271
01:22:34,466 --> 01:22:36,633
I found out this morning
that Christmas had arrived
1272
01:22:36,668 --> 01:22:38,001
from Afghanistan
1273
01:22:38,036 --> 01:22:39,681
with a representative
from American Humane,
1274
01:22:39,705 --> 01:22:41,605
and I called Joe right away
1275
01:22:41,640 --> 01:22:43,251
to let him know
that he was safe and sound.
1276
01:22:43,275 --> 01:22:45,575
He's all yours now.
1277
01:22:50,549 --> 01:22:52,149
Your car's been ready for days.
1278
01:22:55,354 --> 01:22:59,656
- I can't believe you did all this.
- This is River's Crossing.
1279
01:22:59,691 --> 01:23:02,192
People care here.
1280
01:23:02,227 --> 01:23:05,028
And they love a good
Christmas party.
1281
01:23:08,133 --> 01:23:11,535
Welcome to River's Crossing,
Christmas.
1282
01:23:11,570 --> 01:23:16,239
- Hey, that job offer still good, Cooper?
- Job's yours, Grace,
1283
01:23:16,275 --> 01:23:19,242
as long as Christmas is part
of the deal.
1284
01:23:24,383 --> 01:23:27,350
Merry Christmas, Grace Garland.
1285
01:23:27,386 --> 01:23:30,520
Merriest Christmas ever,
Joe Peterson.
1285
01:23:31,305 --> 01:23:37,287
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