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[shutter clicking]

* Snow is fallin' down
It's Christmas time *

* Giving presents
Mistletoe and wine *

* Oh, chestnuts roastin'
on an open fire *

[Daniella]
I always had this dream...

to one day be a photographer
in New York City.

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[shutter clicking]

It took me a little longer
than expected to get here.

[shutter clicking]

It's been two years.

And I'm not leaving
until I make my mark.

[shutter clicking]

Mama, uh, I'm not
coming home for Christmas.

You're what?

Uh, I'm-I'm not
coming home for Christmas.

But...
we're the Three Musketeers!

Dad, we still are.
Please don't be upset.

I just-- I got handed
a huge opportunity.

So, you're working
right through the holidays?

Yeah.

I'm sorry that I didn't
tell you sooner, okay?

But, okay, so this year,

I'm in charge of the Lab's
Christmas fundraising program.

And how does that

stop you from coming back home
for Christmas?

Well, Liza, my supervisor,
wants me to focus on my work.

And, well, as you know,

I only have a few months left
of the program,

so I need to have
an impressive portfolio.

Well, that's fantastic, honey.
I-I'm proud of you.

[Mom whimpers]

We'll miss you.

A lot!

I'm gonna miss you guys, too,

and all of
our Christmassy traditions.

Hey, um, Tanner and I are late
for our first meeting, so...

Hi, guys!

Dani's doing great.
She's a Christmas miracle.

Okay, Papi, I love you.
I gotta go.

[stammers] Honey, honey--
uh, before you go--

uh, a good friend of mine

from university,
uh, John Kasmerec,

uh, he's asked me
to ask you a favor.

Okay?

His daughter

just got an apartment
and, uh--

very close to you--

Dad, is this a set-up?

Because, if I don't have time
to come home for Christmas,

I definitely don't have time
to go on a date.

No! No.

[Dad] Y-Yeah, yeah, it's just,
honey, it's just a coffee.

Just a platonic coffee.

Uh, she just recently
went through a breakup,

and-and her dad thinks

she might be, uh,
a little lonely.

Okay. Sure.

Just send her my info,
but I have to go.

Ciao, ciao, ciao!

Ciao.

[meekly] Bye.

[click]

Well... ahem.

[shutter clicks]

[knocking]

How did it go?

I finally reached an agreement
with the Stevens company.

-Terrific.
-Yeah.

And here's your next case.

That's the Pellsons.

These are a big fish.

Now, they know
I'm retiring next year,

but it's gonna be your job

to convince them
to stay with the firm.

Um...

Of-Of course you know
that, uh,

the partners and I
are absolutely thrilled

with your work so far...

[exhaling slowly]
Uh, I wanted to talk to you...

as your dad.

-Okay?
-Okay.

You've had your head down
ever since broke up with Margo.

You know, when I took over
from your granddad,

I-I had your mom,
I had my friends,

I had a support group.

Sweetheart,
you gotta stop hiding away.

Expand your circle of friends,
socialize maybe.

Mm-hmm.

I-- I...
hear what you are saying.

And I agree.
I agree.

Okay, honey. Good.
Very good. Very good.

Okay.

On another note,

I understand
you have not RSVP'd

to the firm's Christmas party,
so there you go.

Attendance is mandatory,
and that's non-negotiable.

Dad. At--

This is what
I'm talking about, Amelia.

I am sure
most of our biggest clients

and possibly even
some of our partners

haven't even met you yet.

You know what?
Becoming partner's a big change.

You can use this party
to introduce yourself

as the newest member
of the Kasmerec family

to join the firm. Yes?

Let them see you
for who you are.

[forced chuckle]

I only need one.

Oh, I think
you can find a date.

Thank you.

And it's, uh, semi-formal.

[sighs with dread]

So?

How did Mom and Dad take it?

[sighs] Oh,
they were disappointed,

but no crying,

and surprisingly little guilt,

except on my end.

[sighs]

It's just,
I'm not sure they understand

that,
while I love them immensely,

I need to stay here
for Christmas,

and that way I need
to, you know, focus on my work.

Oh, do you wish you said
all that on your call?

Yeah.

It's okay.

Boundaries
are super-hard to make,

especially in the beginning.

It's only gonna
get easier from here.

Well, they're trying
to set me up

with the daughter
of one of my dad's buddies,

though they're pretending
they're not.

-Classic!
-Ha.

[shutter clicks]

[Liza] Okay. So.

Everyone understands

that all donations received
during your fundraisers

will be matched by
the Jannings Foundation,

and it's very important
for our survival,

so everyone has to contribute
something.

Get your work to me on time
for the auction.

I'm keeping my eyeball out
on every single on of you, okay?

And remember,

the work that you present

defines the artist
that you are, okay?

So, our anxious sponsors,

they want to know
what you're creating

with the support
that they're giving,

so... no pressure!

-[chuckling]
-Yes.

I'm gonna hand over this meeting
to the lovely organizers--

-Daniella...
-[phone buzzes]

-...And Javier.

All right. Thank you.

[warm applause]

Ahem. Dani?

Yep.

[chuckles]

Okay, so, we have...

a lot of festivities
leading to the 24th,

including
the Christmas poetry slam,

the Christmas karaoke--

[Javier] Christmas
lantern installation.

My off-Broadway play,
"Carol's Christmas Call"--

-[laughter]
-Yes.

And, last but not least,
the silent auction on the 24th,

which will be held here.

Yes, Kylie?

The silent auction--
I'd love to help you out.

Well, not love,
more like-- like, "strong like,"

or... I'm just really happy
to volunteer.

-[chuckling]
-Great.

Okay, well, Daniella,
what do you think

about having Kylie
as silent auction co-leader?

"Team work
makes the dream work."

Sure.

[Javier] All right.
There you go.

Okay, well,
thank you, everyone.

I know I am new at this,

but I am super-excited

to lead everyone through
this holiday season,

and if you have any issues
or concerns,

don't be afraid to reach out.

Okay, you're free to go.

[Javier] Thanks, everyone.

-Amelia?
-Okay, rude.

You love me.

Mm. Debatable.

It's the woman
my dad wants me to meet.

Ooh. She's an eager one.

Tanner?

I need your help.
I have, like, a million ideas.

Great.

What are you gonna do
for the auction?

Oh, I don't know yet.

Okay.

Are you sure you're gonna
be able to handle all of this?

Yeah. Yeah, I got
nothing but time.

[forced chuckle]

[shutter clicks]

We could take this opportunity
to go someplace warm for once.

Mm. We're fooling ourselves.

She's never
missed Christmas before...

not in 30 years.

Or, you know, someplace cold.

How about
England for Christmas?

What's the point
of even decorating

if she's not here?

Well, I'm still here.

We can do this together.

[***]

[click]

So... who is she exactly?

The daughter
of Dad's college roommate.

I guess she's kind of lonely
in the big city?

I get that.

Ah, maybe she's cute.

You deserve cute.

I don't want cute.

"Cute" leads to crushes

and crushes
lead to crushed.

I have zero time,
but I promised Dad.

Oh, so, you're, uh,
you're gonna meet her?

Yeah, of course,
I'm gonna meet her.

We're going
to some hip place in Bushwick.

Ooh! She's already taking you
out of your comfort zone.

That's great!

Have a little fun.
For once.

I am fun!

Okay? I run.

I... [words catch]

[sighs]

I'm not ready
to date again.

You know, sometimes,

the universe
lends a helping hand.

I truly doubt

"the universe" has
anything to do with this.

We'll see.

You know, I have an idea.

I didn't think
I could go to the symposium

in New York

because I assumed
Daniella would be here

with us for Christmas, right?

-Yeah?
-But now--

No. No, no. I don't think
that's a good idea.

I could make a quick call--

No, she said she was busy.

...And see if they have
any available spots!

Oh, no...

-no, no.
-[giggles schemingly]

Ah... oh.
[sighing]

Oh, boy.

[sighs]

Okay, just
a little higher on the left.

Ooh! Too far.
Down, down, down.

There! There. Perfect.

Wow. What do you think?

Oh, it's...

playful and enigmatic,
it's...

quite captivating.

It just draws you in.

Oh, I agree.

That's from Sean Tribeca's
collection.

You know, it's his seventh show

at the Elenor
and Jennings Gallery.

He actually was here.

He's a Brooklyn
Artist Lab alumni.

Oh, I didn't know that.

Yeah, I mean, I didn't really
think he was gonna make it,

until he applied himself

while he was here,
and he was awarded

a travel grant,

and he studied in Japan.

Wow.

There are a lot of
available travel grants

for innovative thinkers.

You could apply for one...

[pointedly] ...when you get
your portfolio together.

[stammers]

What are you donating
to the auction,

now that I'm thinking of it?

You've been awfully busy with
this whole charity-week thing.

I don't want you to lose focus,
creatively.

Well, uh,
I'm just not ready yet.

Daniella...

yes, you are.

I know your work.

You have--
You have a good eye.

You have great technique.

You gotta try something
completely different.

I know.

[stammers] I mean, the bulk of
my commercial work is posed.

Maybe something with emotion

or while in motion?

Whoa, that...
okay, I just got goosebumps.

"Emotion while in motion."

That's beautiful.

Do that!

-Okay.
-All right.

[Amelia] Thanks, Suzie.

No, that's great.
Mm-hmm.

Oh, it's in the Stevens' file.

Yeah, you can
just forward it to me.

Mm. Thank you.

-Hi.
-Oh, uh...

Suzie, I have to let you go.

My "4:00" is here.

Merry Christmas.

Bye.

Hi. Amelia, right?

I'm Daniella.

Thank you so much
for meeting me here.

[wheezing] I just got out
of a tech rehearsal

and I have exactly...

one hour
before I have to get back.

Oh. Uh...

I'll just have whatever
she's having, thank you.

Oh! [exhales deeply]

You don't know
what I'm having.

Oh, that's the adventure of it.
I don't.

[chuckles]
What-- What are you having?

Coffee.

Black.

Okay, so,
not so adventurous.

I would say "classic".

Hmm.

Thank you.

[exhales heavily]

Uh, so... Amelia?

Uh...

[blurts] I have friends.

I'm sorry?

I know that my father
told your father

that I don't have any friends,

but that's not true--
I have friends.

Not including my dad.

Cool.

Yeah, for the record,
I-I also have friends.

Uh, though I don't know
what your dad said about me, so.

Born and raised in Hartford,
no siblings.

Your parents
are recently retired--

your mother, a renowned author,

your father, a mathematician.

You're currently attending
the Brooklyn Artist Lab,

with a photography focus,

and you're a Libra.

Uh, yes to all.

Libra sun, Cancer rising,
Pisces moon.

Okay.

That's a lot of peppermint
creamer, by the way.

Oh, it's the best.

[Daniella chuckles]

Yummy.

So what did your dad
tell you about me?

Well... your name's Amelia.

Uh, our dads
were college roommates...

Yeah.

And, uh, you-you recently
broke up with someone.

He didn't tell me
your sign, though, but...

since you can't
get over your ex,

um, I'm gonna guess Scorpio--

loyal, devoted,
highly sensitive to injustice.

I'm right, right?

Right. Scorpio.

Knew it. Yep.

[awkward chuckle]

Can't believe my dad

is telling everyone
about the breakup.

-Oh--
-The decision

was very mutual, by the way.

We broke up almost a year ago
and I am over it.

I am so over it.

I'm just not ready
to start dating again,

which I think
is completely natural, right?

Right! Yeah.

Of course.

Right.

Hey, so what
do you do for work?

No, actually, wait.

Wait. Let me guess.

Investment banker?

No.

Ooh.

Or...

super-secret
undercover spy boss?

[snickers]

Attorney.

Corporate litigation.

Hey, I was really close.

[laughing]

Um, well, I...

I used to be
a wedding photographer,

uh, but now
I'm more of a visual artist,

and, well, maybe I'll travel
with my photography.

I hope.

Mm.

So... weddings, huh?

Awful. Yeah.

It was awful.
It was short-lived, of course.

[laughing]

[door bell jingles]

Oh.

So...

Libras and Scorpios--
compatible?

Not really.

Well, I guess the stars
have spoken.

Well, good luck
with your silent auction.

Oh, thank you.

Yeah. It was nice to meet you.

You too.
Well, bye, Daniella.

Bye, Amelia.

Bye.

[phone ringing]

Hello, Mama. How are you?

[Raquel]
Doing wonderful. How are you?

Well, actually.

I think this Christmas season
is gonna be good for my work.

Oh. So,
your father and I decided,

uh, wouldn't it be fun
to go to a writer symposium?

Yeah, that's cool.
Where's this symposium?

[shouts] Dani!

Te amamos!

[***]

We found
the cutest little Airbnb

just a few blocks away.

[Luke] Yeah, I used my points,
and we got it for a steal.

We are not here
to cramp your style in any way.

We just thought, why not?

Well...
you thought "why not".

Dani!

You haven't put any Christmas
decorations up yet?

Yeah, where's
your Christmas tree, kiddo?

I just took everything
to the Lab,

'cause I'm gonna be spending
most of my time there, anyway.

Oh...

don't worry,
we can help you with that.

Many hands make light work.

Mm-hmm.

[chuckles]

Uh... you know what, Raquel?

Let's, um, leave
and give Dani some space, hmm?

Yes, of course.

Guys, wait, um...

[sighs]

You know, I-I think I actually
have everything here

to make our famous
McCallan family ponche crema.

[parents giggling]

I get everything ready!

Where's the cinnamon?

-In the cupboard.
-And the milk? In the fridge?

Yeah, so smart, yes.

[***]

[confused chuckle]

[phone rings]

How was your date?

The breakup, Dad?

Who else did you tell?

Oh, sweetheart.

I just want you to be happy.

So... was she nice?

She was... very nice.

And?

And...

it was great.

The... date was great.

We-- We...

really hit it off.

Oh, well, now, you see,

you're making your old man
very happy.

You gonna see her again?

Mm-hmm. Yeah.

A-- A-As soon as I-I can,
in fact.

I--

think we are...

going to meet up tomorrow.

[chuckles]

All right, I just sent you

some notes
on the Hernandez case,

so we can get into that
tomorrow morning, all right?

Okay. Sounds great, Dad. Night.

-Bye-bye.
-[call ends]

[***]

Salud, salud.

Salud.

Sorry.

-Salud.

Okay, um, so, I have,
like, five minutes,

and then I have to go
to the Lab.

Now? But i-i-it's dinnertime,

and we want to know
all about what happened today.

Did you meet
anyone interesting?

I know, I know, I'm sorry,

but, I promise,
I'll be back really quick.

All right,
well, let's head out.

Mm-hmm. How far is the walk?

Oh! No, no, no.
You-- You stay. Stay, relax.

It's easier
if I go alone anyway,

and that way, I can come back
as soon as I can.

Yeah.

Well, I guess it's us
and the ponche,huh?

Mm.

[smooch]

[Kylie] I also have
a really cute idea

for the silent auction--
custom drinks.

My friend makes
this really good

homemade kombucha
and matcha tea.

Okay, well, maybe we can think
of something simpler,

but I will add it to the list.

Oh, I also took initiative
to reach out to old members

willing to donate
some really, really cool stuff.

Sweet! Yeah.
Have them send me everything.

Cool.

Uh, okay, do you want
to help me lock down a budget?

Oh...

I'm not really great
with budgets,

or so my dad says.

[laughing]

Okay, well,
I can show you

what I have planned
for the auction,

and if you want, I can help you
with your budgets as well.

Yeah! It's so great
working together.

Maybe we can
collaborate sometime--

my poetry,
your photography?

-Really? Yeah, I'd love that.
-Mm.

I didn't think
you'd be interested in--

Wait.

You're a Raquel McCallan fan?

Yeah, the biggest.

Though my Dad and I fight
over that title.

She's my mom.

Shut up and back it up!

Your mother
is the renowned author

and literature professor?

Well, she doesn't teach
anymore, but yeah.

Wow.

You're her daughter?

All my life.

And you didn't want
to be a-a writer?

No, no. My mom
has the lit part covered,

and my dad's a math genius,

so, naturally,
I chose visual arts.

Forge my own path.
Hopefully.

Brave.

Yeah.

Um, you know...

she is actually
in town right now,

and if you have
anything finished--

-Daniella, I--
-...And you want her

-to take a look--
-Oh, my gosh!

-If you're interested.
-Yes! Yes, yes!

Thank you! Thank you!
Oh, my gosh!

I'm so glad
we're friends now.

Okay.

And I'm so sorry
for that embarrassing gush.

Don't tell her I did that.

Oh, and I forgot to mention--

I took a job
choreographing a music video

for the next few days,

so my time will be limited.

Oh. O...Okay.

I-I'll just add
a few more things

to my to-do list.

[shutter clicks]

[Dani] Oh, I'm home!

You just missed them.

[chuckles]

Ohh...

you know
that my meeting with Kylie

didn't end till ten.

Mm.

I'm so sorry

I didn't text you
about my parents.

Surprise!

Are you kidding?

We ordered pizza,

we went out
and bought some lights,

and your Dad made his famous
peanut butter Christmas cookies.

-Oh, ho, ho!
-I couldn't be happier.

Or fuller.

[phone buzzes]

Oh! [laughs]

[chimes]

[***]

[chimes]

Who's that?

[chimes]

[chuckles]

Who's that?

[chimes]

-Tell me.
-[laughs]

[chimes]

[laughs]

Thank you.

One plain black coffee.

-[smack]
-[darkly] The hostages.

Oh! How I've missed you.

-[Amelia laughs]
-Perfect timing.

Really, I'm going
Christmas tree shopping

with my mom and dad, so...

Wait. Your parents are... here?

Yeah, yeah.
They surprised me yesterday.

That is surprising.

My mom's here
for some writing thing

and, I don't know,
they just look so happy,

and I have a lot on my plate,
so I don't know what to do.

They, um...

your parents didn't mention

if they talked to my dad,
did they?

-[chuckles awkwardly]
-[Luke] Hey, Dani!

-I'm sure it's probably...

nothing, but, um...

Hola, mi hija!

[hushed] We need to talk!

- Hola...
-Hola.

Mama-- uh, guys, I told you
to meet me here in 30 minutes.

You're 29 minutes early.

We wanted
to check the neighborhood,

and we didn't want
to miss the meeting.

Amelia. Hello!

Oh, hello.

Hi, Mr. McCallan.

"Luke". Please.

Luke.

I'm Raquel.

-Hi.
-Lovely to meet you.

Your dad said you two
were really hitting it off,

and it looks like
he was right.

Mm-hmm! I assume
you're coming with us

to the Christmas tree lot, hmm?

Yes. Please say yes.

[awkward chuckle]

I do love Christmas trees.

[Luke] Fantastic.
Sounds like a "yes" to me.

Dani, could I...

borrow you
for a quick second?

Uh... okay. Y-Yeah. Um...

[speaks Spanish]

We'll be here.

What's happening?

I think our dads talked
or texted, or something.

About what?

Well...

[***]

So, here's the situation.

My dad--

we were chatting yesterday
and I...

perhaps...

let him think
that maybe you and I...

got along

far better
than we did.

What? Why?
Why would you tell him that?

I don't know.

I regretted it
as soon as I said it.

-Wha--
-It just... slipped out.

My had has been
so disappointed

ever since my last relationship
ended with my ex, Margo.

I didn't want him to worry,
so...

I told him
that the coffee was a date

and the date was great.

Wait, wait, wait.

So you-- you fake-dated us
to your father?

Technically, yes.

-[astonished laugh]
-I had no idea

the parental gossip pipeline
was so connected!

[***]

[sighs heavily]

Which means your parents--

My parents think
we're dating, too.

-Yep.
-Oh...

My apologies.

I am normally
more rational than this.

I'll go explain
it was a miscommunication.

[quickly] Or--

-...wait.
-What?

I mean...

would it be so wrong
if we didn't clarify?

Right away?

Maybe we could ride
this "miscommunication"

till Christmas Eve?

I'm listening.

Well, what if...

someonehad her parents
show up out of nowhere

and she would really

appreciate
a-a charming plus-one this week

for a series
of Christmas events,

because I'm-- she...
is already very, very busy?

Huh. Interesting.

Mm-hmm?

Okay.

Well, what if...

someone else...

was in dire need
of a "charming plus-one"

to a very important
law firm Christmas party?

Also interesting.

Mm-hmm!

Would... someone perhaps have
something semi-formal to wear?

Y-Yeah. I'm-I'm pretty sure

someone could
figure that one out.

Mm.

I mean, and ultimately,

nothing is more important
to children

than seeing their parents happy.

Yeah. Absolutely.
I mean, I'm-I'm pretty sure

it's actually
an established fact--

like, gravity,

or Taylor Swift being

the greatest
modern singer-songwriter.

Oh?

[sighs]
Yeah. This is perfect.

It means that your dad
relaxes about your love life,

and I get a little bit
of breathing room.

[exhales dramatically]

Yeah.

I'm in.

What do you think
they're talking about?

Maybe us?

It is awfully early
for introductions to parents.

Mm.

Even for lesbians?

Oh...

yes.

Hmm.

[exhales] Okay, so...

we're doing this?

We are.

[Luke] Listen.

The best Christmas sweaters
are made with...?

What?

[Luke]
"Fleece Navidad."

[Luke chuckles]

We're going to grab
something to drink.

Would you like something?

Yeah, your usual?

Uh, hot chocolate,
double peppermint?

Yeah. That's
Amelia's favorite, too.

-Ooh!
-Look at that!

[forced] Mm-hmm.

"Yummy".

[aghast] Double peppermint?

Aw, you'll learn to love it.

-[snapping]
-[sighing]

So, do you always
have your camera with you?

Ah, sort of.

It's like an extension of me.

My other heart.

And how do I see
some of these photographs?

[snapping]

Uh, well...

they live undeveloped
in the top drawer of my desk.

What? Why?

[chuckles]
How much time do you have?

This good?

-Mm.
-Okay.

Tell me.

Oh. Well...

after high school,
I-I flew through my MFA.

I was proud of
what I was creating, but...

I don't know,
after college,

I-- I worked odd jobs

in advertising and campaigns
and...

I made a pretty good living
in Hartford.

I made money, but...

I was creatively unfulfilled.

Yes, the curse
of the golden handcuffs.

[snapping]

-Exactly.
-Mm-hmm.

So...

I, um, decided to submit
my college portfolio

to Liza,
my Lab advisor,

and I couldn't believe I got in,
honestly,

but now that I'm here,

I just feel like
I don't measure up.

That instinctive side of me
is just gone.

Well...

perhaps not gone,
but maybe different...

because you're different.

You're very intuitive
for a suit.

All lawyers can read minds.

-Oh, yeah?
-Mm-hmm.

Can you read mine?

Yes.

This is your favorite tree.

[laughing]

Yes, actually!

[chuckling]

[snap]

[sighs] Okay.
This is the one. Let's go.

What's that?

Oh, yeah, we're--
we have to pick it up.

Just grab the back.

-Okay.
-Yeah.

Got it?

Yep.

Not bad.

So, I was thinking--

we should talk about
social media.

Okay.

I mean,
we should follow each other.

Our dads will be looking
at everything we post.

Ooh. Yeah. Actually...

-Tree down, tree down.
-Okay.

-Pfft.
-Ah.

We should take

a selfie

and make it official.
Right?

Oh!

-Mm-hmm.
-Uh...

I-I haven't really posted much
since Margo and I broke up.

-Oh.
-Um...

you know what? No.

Never mind.
Let's... Let's do it.

Are you sure?

I mean, hey, if you want
to talk about it,

I'm not just a fake girlfriend,
I'm a pretty good listener.

Thank you.

It's a story for another day.

Okay. Well...

Okay.

'Kay. Ready?

Yeah.

[snap]

Okay, no,
let's take another one.

Just smile--
like, happy.

-[laughs]
-Yeah.

[snapping]

[***]

[snap]

Convincing.

It's good.
It's a good one.

[music plays quietly]

[voices in hallway]

Daniella Alexis McCallan!

[indistinct exchange]

Daniella!

-[singing]
-[sternly] Daniella! Hey!

-Hi! We have a tree.
-I've been calling you.

And texting.
We have a situation.

-What?
-Come on.

[indistinct exchange]

Nylah called, donations
have been arriving at the Lab.

I've been trying to find you.

That's amazing!

Here we go, all right--

-Okay, okay, okay.
-Whoa, watch the branches.

Okay, straight up.

[Dani] I'm sorry.

We gotta hurry, though.

We don't want the donations
to sit outside too long.

How much do you think we got?

So many. 50?

Okay. Oh, um,
you guys, I'm sorry,

but I have to go to the Lab.

I'm really sorry, but, um,

we're gonna have to decorate
the tree later,

so let's go.

Oh, you mean--

you mean us?

We are going with you?

Um, hold on.

Why don't you two go to the Lab
and I'll stay with your parents?

-Really?
-Yeah.

-Don't worry about it. Yeah.
-Okay. Thank you.

Um, okay,
so I'll see you guys later.

Let's go. Ciao!

[Tanner] You go ahead.

I have to pick up
a couple of speakers.

-[Dani] It's okay. I can manage.
-Let's decorate!

Whoo-hoo! [laughs]

Okay...

[***]

[Kylie] Daniella!
You're here.

I have something for you.

[chimes]

What's that?

It's old-fashioned,
but I remember your mom saying

she only reads material
that's printed off

and not on the screen,

so, this... is my book.

Well, the first part.

-There's more?
-[text dings]

I thought you were a poet?

I'm so nervous right now.

Narrative fiction
is so new to me.

But I'm also really excited,
but also really nervous.

It's like
the night before Christmas.

[grunts]

[tapping keys distractedly]

[typing quickly]

[line rings]

[ringing]

[Amelia] Hello, Ms. McCallan.

Why, hello there,
Ms. Kasmerec.

How are you?

I need a plus-one favor.

I told my dad we were
hanging out tomorrow night

because I'm trying to get out
of a client meeting.

Oh! Playing hooky again?

You're a bad influence.

[Dani laughs]

Well, I do have to attend

this Christmas event
at the Lab.

My parents know I'll be there.

Do you want to come?

There's gonna be
pretty good music

and Tanner
is going all out, so.

[exhales deeply]

Sounds great.

Great.

I'll-- I'll see you there.

See you then.

[***]

[chuckles]

[sighs]

Pretty tired, huh?

I saw what time
you got home last night, lady.

I'm so glad you took my advice
and had a restful evening,

decorating the tree,
working on your photography.

I like being of service,
Tanner.

Hey, I know you do.

-But I'm worried about you.
-Don't be.

I have enough people
worried about me.

Mm.

So...

Amelia?

Yes?

-Any chance you two could--
-No.

Oh.

-[text dings]
-Mm, speaking of which--

Oh, it's just Kylie.

Hmph! Aw!
Disappointed, are we?

Of course not.
No, this is good.

She just sent me the address

to pick up a donation
for the silent auction,

so I should focus on that.

Okay. Focus on that.

I am.

[***]

I'm sorry. What?

I don't talk to you
for 24 hours,

and now you're fake-dating
a girl you just met?

Her name is Daniella,

and all I have to do

is hang out with her
and her parents a few times.

Just a short
Christmas contract.

Mm, that's so romantic.

[phone rings]

Ahem.

Hi there, Daniella.

Hey! Do you have a car?

I need to pick up
a donation in Long Island.

Long Island?

Quinn, may I borrow your minivan
for a quick errand?

Mm-hmm.

I named him Bedford--
for the neighborhood.

I worked on him all year.

I started right after
last year's auction.

He is stuffed
with recycled plastic bags

[Dani laughs]

He's incredible!

And enormous.

Thank you so much, Ms. Visser.

This is very generous.

I know what it's like
to be an artist.

I was a dancer myself,
back in the day.

I performed
for Radio City Music Hall.

-Wow!
-Incredible.

Okay. You grab the head,
I'll grab the legs.

-Okay.
-Ready?

Okay.

Three, two, one--

-[grunting]
-Good?

-Mm-hmm.
-Okay. Stepping.

Oh... it's heavy.

Anything for the arts!

[Dani, laughing]
Thank you!

[***]

Ah! Okay.

[wheezing]

If this is how my story ends,

promise me you'll come up
with a better ending!

I like this ending,

but you're graceful--
I can see it.

Step.

Well, lawyers do love to dance.

Okay, when is that again,
your work party?

-[wheezing]
-Step.

Saturday.

This Saturday?

Step.

Yeah.

Do you want to just meet there?

Uh-huh-- step!
Uh, yeah, yeah, that works.

One more.

[both grunting]

Okay, my legs are giving out.
One second.

Okay, okay. Ready?

[both grunting with relief]

[cracking up]

[sighing]

Why did you ask me again?

Well, I do have to get you
"back out into the world,"

you know?

Plus, you're the only other
person I knew

that could possibly
have access to a van.

Oh, how thoughtful.

Yeah. [laughing]

I should really get
back to the office.

You got it from here?

Oh, I sure do, sweetie.

-Oh!
-Thank you...

for coming to my rescue today.

Well, you make it
so easy to do.

[laughing]

What a beautiful bear!

Thank you so much.

Sorry for texting you
so last-minute.

Oh, no, it's okay.

Oh, Kylie.

This is Amelia.

She saved me

from having to take this guy
on the subway today.

Amelia, hi.

I'm Kylie,

soon-to-be fabulous writer,
influencer,

visual artiste,
and more.

I'm sure
you've seen my viral video.

Oh, I-I don't think have,
but it-it's nice to meet you.

Same.

Okay. Gotta go.

Bye.

She will love this, huh?

-Yeah.
-Mm.

Ah, Daniella!
You're on time.

Mm-hmm.

We're cooking your favorite--

brisket with carrots, potatoes,
and Brussels sprouts.

Wow.

Thanks, you guys.

Smells good, yeah?

Well, I'm-I'm actually
already late

for my karaoke date
with Amelia.

I just have to change
and get going. Sorry.

Huh. Ah.

I guess it's just us, amor.

Hmm.

What should we do?

Hmm?

[***]

[Raquel giggling]

[laughing]

Oh, Mr. McCallan...

you old romantic!

[chuckling]

[***]

Hi. Welcome.

Thanks for coming. Enjoy.

[indistinct chatter]

Psst.

-Hi!
-Hi.

Oh. Thank you.

Hey, have you picked a song yet?

"I Want
A Hippopotamus For Christmas"?

Oh... you won't
see me on that stage.

Oh, come on!

Okay, everybody.

We will be up and running
in just a few minutes.

Thank you all for coming--
all proceeds go to the Lab!

[cheering]

Amelia.

-You made it.
-Oh--

I'm sure Dani told you

about our "Light the Lab"
installation tomorrow?

Then you can come
and help us make lanterns.

Um, Amelia has a client dinner
tomorrow night,

but, hey, I'm sure
you could pop by

for a bit after, right, hun?

Oh, absolutely, babe.

I'm taking a client
to The Star and Goat.

It's my favorite restaurant
in the city.

No way. It's so hard
to get a reservation there.

One time, this cutie
I was dating took me.

Oh, she had
the most adorable laugh.

Her name was Margo.

Met her through
a friend of a friend. Mm.

I really thought we connected,
but then she ghosted me.

Um...

Margo... Mallory?

Yes!

Well, technically, not ghosted.
She moved away.

Yeah, West Hollywood
was calling Margo's name,

and who was I to try
and stop her, right?

Okay, blah,
blah-blah, blah-blah.

Kylie,
you're oversharing again.

Well, I'm sure

the Christmas lantern party
will be great.

[Tanner]
Attention, artists!

We are now up and running.

Whoo!

I'm so excited
for you all tonight.

And I want to welcome
to the stage,

our very first double act--

...Dani and Amelia!

[cheering]

[applause continues]

No.

Just go to the next one.

All right, then.
Let's move on.

-Kylie Cooke!
-Amelia, are you okay?

Uh... ahem.

Yeah, just...

it was a lot,

hearing Margo's name
so out of context,

and that she's moving--
she's moved...

half-way across the country.

Oh, you didn't know?

We don't talk.

Thanks for checking on me.

Of course.

And if it's okay with you,

I've had a long day.

I don't feel much like
heading back in.

Oh, come on.
It could be fun.

But you should.

These are your people.

I don't...
really fit in here.

What? That's not true.
I mean...

Yeah.

[Dani] I'll see you tomorrow.

Daniella...

I thought
I'd check in on you.

I haven't seen

what you're donating
for the silent auction.

Yeah, Liza, I...

I'm still struggling.

I-I have done a few things,

but nothing's sparked.

Honestly, I don't really know
what my purpose is.

That's the whole point
of being at the Lab--

figuring it out,
letting it unfold.

I really liked your idea--
"emotion with motion".

If you want a shot
at the travel grant,

go and do it!

[snapping]

[Amelia] Come here often?

[laughing]

From time to time.

You?

Every other day.

My apartment's
around the block.

Oh.

You capture
anything interesting?

Hmm.

[snap]

[laughs]
Smooth.

Ooh, I don't think anyone has
ever called me "smooth" before.

Well, maybe I inspire you.

[chuckling]

Is everything okay?

Yeah, I just, uh,
I have to get to work.

I keep procrastinating.

I have to sit at my desk
long enough

to open the drawer

in which I have
many, many rolls of film,

develop them,
see what I got,

and then I would actually
have to look at them, and...

[takes a tense breath, sighs]

I mean, my parents are both
so accomplished in their fields,

and I-- I just feel
like a failure.

I mean, what if there's no place
for me in New York?

What if I'm not
the artist I thought I was?

There is a place
for you here

because you're here.

You are creating art.

You're an artist.

Will there be roadblocks
and rejections along the way?

Absolutely.

But you will persist.

I remember when I was articling
and pulling 80-hour workweeks--

it was a lot.

Yeah.

But I'm so grateful
I persisted,

because I love the law.

And you...

clearly, love your craft.

Right?

Right. Yeah.

I do.

So maybe the discomfort
is worth it.

Well, you are very wise,
Amelia Kasmerec.

Thank you for noticing.

Are we still on for tonight?

Hey, Mom, how was
the writer's symposium today?

Oh, it was fabuloso!

-[laughing]
-I ran into

a few friends from school,

and your father
was bored to tears.

Ah, I'm much happier
here with you.

Yeah, well, hey,
thanks for coming tonight.

It's gonna be fun,
and it's for a good cause, so.

Oh, side note-- my friend Kylie,
the writer, is gonna be there.

-So...
-Oh, gotcha.

Your father just did some biceps
this morning with it.

[dryly]
It's very heavy material.

[laughing]

Yes, it is! No, really,
uh, you know,

it's a very unique
piece of work.

It's brave of her
to share that with me.

Okay.

-Let's cross here.
-Yes.

You know,
we'd love to take a peek

at some of your work.

Mm-hmm!
Would that be possible?

Uh, s-sure, y-yeah-- oh!

Amelia!

Oh. Hi.

Hi.

Oh, you brought cookies?

Well, I thought
it's a Christmas party.

-It is!
-Yeah.

And you bake, too?

[abruptly]
Okay, let's go in.

-Mm-hmm!
-Come on.

[***]

Raquel McCallan!

It is an honor to meet you.

Thank you so, so much
for agreeing to read my book.

You have no idea
how much it means to me.

Well, thank you,
thank you, Kylie.

Nice to hear it.

I promise not
to pester you for feedback

-while you're here.
-[Raquel chuckles]

Ah, you know what?

I'm glad that there's gonna be
wine at this event.

[laughing]

Ditto.

Did you find
anything to wear yet?

Well, what does "semi-formal"
mean, exactly?

[laughing]

I'll figure it out.

Hey, everyone!
Are you having a good time?

-[crowd cheers and applauds]
-Whoo-hoo-hoo!

Thank you so much
for helping us tonight

as we Light Up the Lab
for our week of festivities.

We would not be here
if it were not for you patrons,

so feel
the spirit of the season,

as Tanner gives us
his beautiful version

of "Angels,
We Have Heard On High."

Yeah, Tanner!

Whoo-hoo-hoo!

[Tanner]
This one's for all of you!

[beat drops]

[plays electronic music]

-Hey! Drop that beat!
-Yes!

[***]

Oh. We're dancing?

Yeah. Put those down!

[***]

Okay, you have moves.

[***]

[***]

[indistinct exchanges]

One second.

Hey.

Why are you working right now?

I've got
a tech rehearsal tomorrow.

We're not ready,

and I haven't even
gotten to the poster yet,

which is due at the printer's
tomorrow morning,

so I need to get this done
right now.

-Okay. Um, I--
-There's no other time.

I can-- I can help you.

-You can?
-Yeah.

Like, now?

Yeah, yeah, um, it'll just
take a minute, right?

[Javier]
Yeah, yeah. Totally. Yeah.

[Dani] Okay. Okay.

[Raquel] She's very busy!

I just wish
we could see more of our girl.

She warned us.

Yeah, she loves being busy.

Yeah.

And she also finds it
hard to say no.

Ah, right.

Please,
don't mind my grumpiness--

I'm just finding retirement

just a little harder
than I thought.

You just need to...

find something--
something to do, right?

-[Luke chuckles]
-He's driving me crazy!

[laughing]

[***]

All right, everybody.

Are you ready
to make some magic?

-[crowd cheering]
-Yeah!

Because now is the time--

the lanterns are lit.

Dim the lights.

[***]

[***]

[snap]

So... Amelia?

Tell me. How is it,
working for your father?

'Cause he was a huge workaholic
in college,

and I think

he constructed a tent
in the library

during finals--
remember John?

[laughter]

Um, it can be a bit intense.

[chuckling]

Okay.

Have you always wanted
to be a lawyer?

When I was little,

I used to see Dad
talking to clients

around the kitchen table,

helping people.

That's what
I always wanted to do.

Well...

the first thing
I tell new writers

is to learn how to read
a contract.

Yes!

Yes, yes.

Because, if not,
they will be exploited.

I agree.

You know,
I've often wondered

what it would be like
to represent artists.

I think I'd love it.

Oh, don't spread that around,

or you might find yourself
with a whole new client list.

[Raquel chuckles]

That's not a bad thing.

Hey, um, I just have
a few more things to do,

but I won't be long.

[Luke] Okay, sweetie.

[***]

-[sighing]
-All right.

[deep breath, sighs]

[***]

Did you guys see Amelia leave?

I guess I missed her.

No. She had an appointment
with a new client.

I'm sure
she told you about that.

I-I don't remember.

Well, maybe she didn't
get a chance,

and she didn't want
to bother you--

you seemed very busy
with Javier and, uh--

Dad. I get it.

It's a wonderful quality,

but Amelia

came down here to see you...

and if you want someone special,

you need to treat them
like they're special, right?

I guess
I don't know how to say no.

I just... look.
You guys, go ahead.

I'm gonna stay behind
and help clean up.

-Help...
-Come on.

I think that you are
doing too much.

-You're trying too hard!
-Goodnight.

You know, your friends
are very important, but...

so is Amelia,

and so is your own work!

-Okay, Mama.
-And I think

you need to put attention
on that.

-[Raquel continues, muffled]
-Goodnight.

[continues babbling, indistinct]

[***]

[sighs]

[***]

[***]

[***]

Yes!

[***]

Merry Christmas!

[***]

Good morning!

[***]

Ah...

having a good time?

Mm-hmm! You know...

at first,
I was worried about this, but...

there may be something here.

Yeah?

Enough you keep you busy
for the next while?

Oh, yes, I think so.

Okay, 'cause I-I think
I might, um...

step out and see that friend
that just got back from Oxford.

I can leave this here
and come with you.

No, no, no, no.
You enjoy.

-Okay.
-Mm. [smooch]

I can see you are...
"in the zone".

Mm-hmm. Yes, yes.
She has style, this one!

Very unique,
but not disciplined.

Mm. Well, maybe
that is her strength.

Just saying.

Hmph!

[***]

[snap]

[buzzing chatter and din]

[***]

Excuse me.

You were right.

About what?

You found
something to wear.

[chuckling]

You look stunning.

Right, well,
it's all Kylie and Tanner.

Sometimes, it pays off

to know artists
with such amazing talents.

[chuckles anxiously]

Besides,
I-I need to keep up with you.

You... you're gorgeous.

-[missteps on stair]
-[both] Oh!

I definitely
should've worn my Docs.

[Amelia laughs]

-Hi, Dad.
-Hi.

This is...

Daniella!

So nice to meet you.

You too. My family
speaks so highly of you.

And this is a fabulous party.

Well, thank you.
Thank you so much.

And thank you for coming
with Amelia.

Oh, I'm-I'm just glad we met.

She's wonderful...

just the most unexpected
Christmas miracle.

[background chatter, indistinct]

[words catch]

That food looks amazing.
Will you excuse me a second?

[guests chatter indistinctly]

Well, you look happy.

I am.

I'm sorry I came on so strong
about you being here tonight.

Just... I want you to have
what I had.

Thanks, Dad.

[boisterous laughter carrying]

[laughing]

Did you know that this firm
has a running club?

They want to meet you,

and you need
to tell them the story

of when you ran
the New York City Marathon--

[laughs]
...and you took the wrong turn.

They'll love it!

-Come on.
-So cute.

[indistinct background chatter]

That is one impressive bear.

[chuckling]

I am making bid for him
at Daniella's auction.

I-I feel like we've bonded.

Mm-hmm.

So, when does
your "deal" expire?

-Uh... tomorrow.
-Tomorrow.

Hmm.

Shame.

Both parties seem happy.

You know,
you could renegotiate.

-[phone buzzes]
-Oh. That's my phone.

Excuse me.

Sweetheart, come.

I want you to say hello.

Okay. One second.

Gentlemen, this is
my daughter, Amelia.

[text alert chimes]

I look forward to that.
Thanks.

Hi. Yeah.

I'll take these two.
Thank you.

-Hi.

-Got us drinks.
-Thank you.

Everything okay?

Yeah, yeah.

Um, it was
Javier's play tonight.

What? Y-You missed it?

To be here?

Yeah, this is important to you,

so it's...
important to me.

[chuckling]

Hey, you did not tell me
that you were...

up for partner.

That is the plan, yeah.

You're not excited?

Hmm...

Okay.

Things...
Things change.

Ahem. Okay.

So, last year,

I was... happy.

I had it all.

You know?

Great job? Check.

Relationship? Check.

And...

then everything unraveled.

Margo had

wanted us to travel...

to see things,

experience life
outside of work.

But I'd been
too busy to notice...

...so one day, she came home
and told me she was done.

She didn't want to feel alone
in our relationship anymore.

Which is understandable.

She left right before Christmas

That's brutal.

Yeah, it was.

We also worked at the same firm,
so...

Wow.

The real story
of my fake girlfriend.

[chuckling]

It could be
a Kelly Clarkson song,

I'm not gonna lie.

It could be.

Thanks for sharing.

Well, thanks for listening.

You know, I'd planned

to let Christmas
just slide by this year.

[Dani chuckles]

But... this has been
good for me, actually.

Hanging out with you
and doing all your...

millions of crazy
Christmas events

with your wonderful
artist friends.

It's... It's been great.

It's been a whole new world.

Oh, well...
pfft, same for me.

[chuckling]

But I'm honestly having a blast.

-Cheers.

[clink]

[***]

Yup. Yup.

[***]

[***]

[both laughing]

Oh, so cute!

I don't know
how you do this all night.

I can't believe
I wore heels for you.

It really hurts!

Well, you get used to it.

[Dani laughs]

Ah.

Well, Daniella McCallan,

you were
an excellent plus-one.

Ohh! Well, my pleasure,
Amelia Kasmerec.

[laughs]

Seriously, I-I...

I want to thank you

for making
a night I was nervous about

one that I'll remember.

Well, that's kinda my forte--
making long-lasting memories.

[laughing]

Well...

[***]

Oh-- um...

Thank you.

Well, you can't get rid of me
that easy.

I, um...

Yeah.

I...

I...

...wanna

tell you that I'm-I'm...

looking forward to tomorrow,

to seeing your show.

Yeah. Me too.

I'm excited for you to see it.

Tomorrow.

Yeah. Tomorrow.

Right.

Goodnight.

Goodnight!

I gotta take these heels off.

-Yeah, soak your feet!
-[laughs]

[***]

[exhales deeply]

[water running]

[***]

[astonished chuckle]

It's you.

[door creaks open]

I know I said
I would submit photographs,

but I want to do something more.

I-I gotta show you this.

Now?

Yes!

Yeah, come on.

Okay. "Now."

[notebook thumps table]

So...

are we not gonna
talk about last night?

What about it?

Amelia--

wait, what's your middle name?

Kathryne.

Amelia KathryneKasmerec...

be honest with yourself.

You're dating Daniella.

Fakedating.

It looked very real
for both of you.

Don't even know
if she likes me.

Oh, she likes you.

You both looked like
I stole all the presents

under the Christmas tree

when I brought up
the end of the deal.

Sorry about that,
by the way.

Come on, just talk to her,
tell her how you feel.

I don't think I can.

This better not be about Margo.

It's not. Just...

real feelings
were never on the table.

Well, now they are.

Tell her!

Okay.

I will...
tell Daniella how I feel.

Yes. Thank you!

Yeah, I am not about to see
my favorite "fake" couple

break up before
they even start real-dating.

[***]

Uh, let's get that...
on this table.

Let's get that
by the front door.

Yes! Food and beverages
straight to the back,

in the kitchen.

That on this table.

Can we get these clipboards
to their matching pieces?

[***]

Is this it?

Look out, Annie Leibovitz.

[***]

[Luke]
"Daniella McCallan".

Our girl has worked so hard.

[***]

That's nice.

-One sec.
-Okay.

Hi.

Hi!

So you're gonna
bid on him?

Mm-hmm.

I told you--
we have a connection.

Right.

I, um...

I really need to talk to you.

It's important.

Dani?

You know what?

No. It-It can wait.

-Okay.
-Go. Good luck!

Hi, and welcome

to the last evening
of our Charity Week Showcase

here at
the Brooklyn Artist Lab!

[guests cheering]

Bravo! Bravo!

Whoo!

I want to thank

each and every one of you
for coming tonight.

The silent auction is open
until 11 p.m., sharp,

so, please, be sure
to get your bids in!

-Got it.
-Yes.

Now, because this is
our last artist event,

Daniella McCallan...

our resident photographer,

has a question for you.

[applauding and cheering]

So...
what makes a good photograph?

Is it the light?

Is it the subject?

Or is it simply the ordinary
turned extraordinary

because of your memory
of the moment?

Well, I wish I knew.

[laughter]

I have been asking myself
that question

for the last four months,

and the four months
before that.

Actually, ever since

my parents gifted me
with my very first camera.

I knew more at 14
than I do now,

because I didn't
know any better.

I used to see beauty
through the lens.

And then, I thought
I had to see smart things,

and see artthings...

and then I started to forget
what makes anything beautiful.

So...

...I found subjects

that gave me...

...unexpected joy.

[gasps and chuckles]
Wow.

Because that

is what makes
a good photograph...

[chuckling]

And I have never felt...

...a more joyous holiday season.

Music!

-[dance music rises]
-Lights!

Magic!

Whoo!

[snapping]

[guests cheering]

[***]

[snapping]

[indistinct exchange]

Daniella?

Everyone thinks
that...

was remarkable.

Your work was clear
and true

and focused.

I'm really proud of you.

I talked to the sponsors

about the travel grant.

They were here...

they very impressed.

If you're interested...

the travel grant's yours.

[gasping]
Thank you, Liza.

Yes! Yes!

[Liza laughs]

This is your success--

you thank you.

Send me a postcard.

Thank me later.

[laughing]

[gasps and squeals]
Congratulations!

I'm gonna tell everyone.

[***]

Ahem!
* Amelia! *

Dani's got some news.

Oh?

Was it about how amazing
her performance was tonight?

She is so lucky.

She had someone here
to sponsor her

to travel the world.

I think she said something
about Japan.

I am so jealous.

Um...

uh, Japan?

Yeah. She'll tell you
all the details.

It's a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity.

[Kylie giggles]

I can't wait to tell Tanner!

[***]

[exhales nervously]

So? Uh, what did you
want to talk about?

Um...

Yeah.

Um, here's good.

"Unexpected joy."

I wasn't expecting this.

Me neither.

And it's December 24th.

[voice cracks]
And it's over.

You were
a great fake girlfriend.

No, we were
great fake girlfriends.

I hate goodbyes.

Well, this isn't
a "goodbye" goodbye, is it?

[sobs softly]

Goodbye, Dani.

[***]

There you are!

I'm sorry.

What happened?

[***]

Dani?

[Raquel] Hey! Did you
and Amelia have a fight?

Your girlfriend seems
very upset.

She's not my girlfriend.

-No?
-What?

She's--
She's not my girlfriend.

I... don't--

She was never my girlfriend.

Well, not--
not my real girlfriend.

She was--
She was a fake girlfriend,

and, well, now,
she's not even that, so, um...

[deep breath, sigh]

I'm sorry that I wasn't honest.

I just-- I just wanted
you and Dad to have a good time,

and I wanted you to know
that I... I was fine,

and that it was smooth sailing
for me,

and that I could
captain my ship,

and make great art,
and have great friends

and now everything
is just messed up.

Your ship is sailing fine!

Liza just told me
you got a grant.

-Mom, I--
-Dani, please.

Just-- Just listen.

-We're not mad.
-No! No, honey.

And thank you for trying
to look after us, honey.

Yes. We had a great time.

I really enjoyed
editing your friend's book.

Your father just decided
to take that job in Oxford.

You knew about that?

Of course, I knew.

[Raquel chuckles]

We love you.

We want you to be happy.

[in Spanish]
Que eres feliz, hija.

[Raquel] Yes.

[deep breath, sighs]

Let's go home. Hmm?

Mm.

"Three Musketeers."

[***]

Come on.

Is it too late

for some double peppermint
hot chocolate?

[Dani]
It's never too late for that.

[***]

Morning, Dad.

[dishes clatter on counter]

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.

Got you a coffee.

Thanks.

Thanks for being here.

Well, we are a family.
Where else would I be?

Okay.

While I do...

...want to eventually
follow in your footsteps...

I'd...

like to take a step back

from the corporate lawyer
partner track.

You don't wanna be a partner?

Well, not right now.

Because I have a different idea.

I met so many interesting people
over the last week,

and they need representation.

So I'm proposing

to start
a new division

with a new type of client...

artists.

-Artists?
-Yeah.

Huh.

Well, that's--
that's interesting.

Yeah. So are they.

I like it.

[chuckles] Thanks.

[Luke] So why
did Santa's helper

need to see a therapist?

[Tanner] I don't know.

[Luke] Because
he had low-elf-esteem.

[groaning and laughter]

-Hey!
-[trio] Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

What's all this?

It's called Christmas, Dani.

Get into it.

How did you sleep?

Yeah, me neither.

Um... I owe you an apology.

Yeah. You were trying
to communicate

your "boundaries"--

Boundaries are
a real thing, Mom.

Yeah. I know.
I know, dear.

Tanner and I were
talking about them

for a long, long time
this morning.

I should have told you
that we were coming.

We just...

couldn't bear
the thought

of not seeing you
at Christmas.

I know, Mom.

Going forward,

I promise...

to listen to my daughter

carefully

and deeply

when she's trying
to tell me something...

...even if I don't like it.

Thank you.

Te amo.

[***]

Here, Dad.

Oh. All right.

[slurps]

Ugh!

[smacks lips]

That is so sweet!

I can honestly say
I've never had

a double-peppermint
hot cocoa before.

They're Daniella's favorites.

And now mine.

Hmm.

I wonder
if they have them in Japan.

Sweetheart...

she's not even
on a plane yet.

Amelia won Bedford the Bear!

Kylie just let me know.

Oh. That's nice.

Yeah, I had
a photo for her, too.

I was gonna give it to her
last night.

So? Give it to her.

We said goodbye.

I don't think
she wants to see me again.

Dani.

She ran off crying.

I don't think
she would do that

if she really wanted a goodbye.

Who else did she talk to?

Just you and Kylie,
I think.

Kylie was telling everyone
about your good news.

You know how excited she gets.

And why not?
This grant is amazing.

You can study anywhere.

Amelia thinks I'm just
leaving everything behind?

Mm-hmm.

It sounds like there
has been a misunderstanding,

and Amelia is missing
a Christmas present.

Do you want make a plan?

Yeah. Yeah. Let's do it.
Yeah?

Okay.

[phone rings]

Oh.

Yeah?

Hey, John. It's Luke.
Don't say it's me.

Act natural.

Is Amelia with you?

Where are you?

And a Merry Christmas
to you, Mr. Wibbles.

[***]

He's trying to improvise.

Uh, actually, I'm at
my daughter's place right now,

and she's going for a run

in Brooklyn Park.

She's taking a run
at Brooklyn Park, honey.

Stall her! Uh?

15.

[Luke] 15 minutes.
Okay?

Uh... that...
shouldn't be a problem.

[Tanner] You get the tripods,
you get the stands.

Okay, everyone know
what they're doing?

[grunts intensely]

[Kylie cracking up]

Well, I'm--
oh, oh, sweetheart!

Uh... hey!

Uh--

[whispers] Just wait a minute,
wait a minute.

Uh, do you want a snack?

Maybe a snack to go?

I could fix you something.

[laughs] I don't need a snack.

You sure?

We-- We just ate.

-Okay.
-Yeah.

Okay.

[chuckles]

Yeah! So...

Thanks, John.

I have no idea exactly
where this plan is going,

but it's... it's all good.

Where are we going,
sweetheart? Dani?

Turn right at the bottom.

-Okay, fantastic.
-Oh.

-Yeah.
-Dad?

[whispers] I'm gonna go.

Uh...
my daughter's leaving now.

Can you just hold on?
Hold on for a second?

So, sweetheart, um...

just, you know...

...you wanna make plans?

For dinner?
Get together, maybe?

It's Christmas.

[laughs]

We... We do have plans.

Oh! Right.
Right, yes, Of course.

We talked about that.

-Yeah. Okay.
-Okay.

Oh! Hi.

Yeah. She's leaving now.

Yeah. Right now.

Uh-huh.

Uh... hun?

O-kay, yeah, she's gone.

It's all done?

Yeah. And she's on her way?

Yeah, mere moments away.

Yeah. We'll be waiting
in the apartment!

No matter what happens.

As none of us would say,
"It will all work out!"

[***]

[***]

[Amelia gasps]

Bedford?

No way.

Aw!

What is this?

[***]

[***]

[footsteps approaching]

I took that photo
a long time ago.

Look, I'm...
I'm indecisive,

and I talk a lot,

and when it comes
to people I love...

I-I don't tell them
when they need to hear it.

Me too.

[chuckles]

I had it all planned out.

Last night,
I was going to talk to you

and tell you how I feel.

When I heard you were leaving,

I ran.

So... are you leaving?

I am...

But--

It's you.

If, and when,
I go to Japan...

...I want to come home to you.

Congratulations, by the way.

I don't want to hold you back.

No. No, you never have.

I mean, if anything,

I hope that
you'll join sometime.

[laughs]

I would love to.

You know, you and I
were always meant to meet.

Look.

This photo?

I saw you two years ago.

I took it on my first day
as a New Yorker.

[chuckles]

Yeah, on that bench.

I was here...

I was snapping photos

and you just came
around the corner and...

I mean, I didn't know.

I just recently
developed these rolls

and imagine my surprise
when I saw your beautiful face,

right there, on my frame.

It's amazing.

We could be anywhere
in the world,

and the universe
would find some way

to keep us together.

Okay, so I'm gonna do

the straight-to-the-point
lawyer thing

that you taught me.

Amelia Kasmerec,
can I kiss you?

[***]

Yes.

-[laughing]
-Good!

Come here.

* We'll always be together *

* Wherever we are *

* Wherever we go *

Yes.

* We'll always be
angels in the snow *

* Got fire in our hearts *

* No matter how cold *

* We'll always be
angels in the snow... *

Whoo!

Can I get the recipe from you?

* ...Wings of gold *

* When you're with me... *

Like, it happens in Brooklyn
a lot, though, I hear.

[clinking on glass]

That worked.

I just-- I wanted
to propose a toast...

...to friends
who are now chosen family.

Together, we have created

one of the most unexpectedly
joyous Christmas ever.

So...

...to friends and family.

-Yes!
-To friends and family.

[overlapping]
To friends and family!

* We'll always be together *

* Wherever we are... *

Yes! Whoo-hoo!

* ...Wherever we go *

* We'll always be
angels in the snow *

* Got fire in our hearts *

* No matter how cold *

* We'll always be
angels in the snow *

* Angels in the snow *

[***]

* Angels in the snow *

* We're flying free
on wings of gold... *

That'd be cool.

* Angels in the snow *

Thank you.

* When you're with me
It feels like home *

* Angels in the snow *

[snap]

[***]