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(lively holiday music)

(gasping, laughing)

- Thank you. Wow.

- Thank you.

- Oh! - This town loves Christmas.

So many people donated. - They sure did.

But sometimes, even people with the best intentions

can forget what the season's all about.

A little reminder can do wonders.

- Everything okay, Pam?

- Well, the truck still isn't here to pick up the toys yet,

and I'm worried. Maybe I'll call and complain.

- All these beautiful toys are going to make the children so happy.

You know, worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles,

it just takes away today's peace. Don't you think, Pam?

I think that truck will show up any second.

(sighing) - I hope you're right.

- Woo! (laughing)

(indistinct chattering)

(indistinct PA announcement)

(laughing)

- Congratulations, Dr. Morgan!

I'm gonna miss our dance parties in the hallway!

- I'm gonna miss our dance parties too!

(laughing) Thank you for coming!

- Ah, can't believe you're leaving me, Ally.

- Don't worry, I'm only gonna be two floors away.

- Yeah, but who's gonna take my 3 am coffee and donut break with me now?

(laughing)

- You know, believe it or not,

I am actually going to miss working nights.

- Well, don't tell Dr. Chan that.

He's been asking everyone to cover for him on Christmas Eve.

- Wait. Kevin got assigned my shifts?

But he has daughters.

- Ah-ah-ah, that is no longer your problem,

Ms. Hospital Administrator.

Plus, you actually have plans this year.

(laughing) Talk about a Christmas miracle.

- Hello. Ah, there's the woman of the hour.

- Dr. Winchester! - Dr. W!

- It's so good to see you! - It's been too long!

I'm gonna grab some eggnog, do you guys want some?

- Thank you, that'd be lovely. - That'd be great, thanks.

I'm so glad you came. - Of course!

It seems like it was just yesterday that you were my star intern

putting all those other students to shame, and now look at you.

- Well, I learned from the best.

- Oh, your dad would be so proud of you.

- I don't know. Hospital Administrator's a long way off

from Chief Medical Officer. - Well, he didn't get there overnight.

When's your last shift in the ER?

- Technically it's today. My boyfriend is going to be very happy

that I got my nights free. - These hours can take a toll on relationships.

My wife was thrilled when I left the ER,

and she's even more thrilled now that I'm retiring.

- Wait, you are? Congratulations, that's amazing.

- Thank you. I finally found a buyer for my practice.

So, I'm leaving tomorrow to meet up with Mrs. Winchester

and the kids for a sunny Christmas in Palm Springs.

- Oh! - Cheers!

- Cheers! Thank you. - Thank you, Dawn.

- Now, I know it is your party,

but don't you have to get going pretty soon?

- Uh, right. Yeah, I just wanted to make sure

that Mrs. Solace's labs came back alright.

- Dr. Spencer is taking care of Mrs. Solace.

She's in good hands. Doc, did you forget to teach her what change of shift is for?

(chuckling) - She's got a point, Ally.

And speaking of getting going, I should go pack for my trip.

It's nice to see you both. - Nice to see you.

Thank you so much for coming. - You take good care.

- Enjoy Palm Springs! - Okay, now I'm really late.

(scoffing)

(sighing)

Hi! Ugh, I'm so sorry I'm late.

- You are actually right on time.

- I thought you said six.

And you knew I'd be half an hour late.

- But, it's only 6:24, so technically, you're early.

(chuckling)

(popping) - Oh!

(laughing) That scared me.

- Madame. - Thank you.

- To you, Ally. I could not be more proud.

- Cheers.

I love you so much. - I love you too.

(chuckling) So, I made us reservations

at Scopa, and I thought maybe we could go ice-skating after?

- Ice-skating? - Too Christmassy?

- What? No, I don't have a problem with Christmas.

- Uh-huh. Says the girl whose favourite Christmas character is Scrooge.

- Because I think he's misunderstood.

- Perhaps, but for the record,

you have turned down every Christmas-related activity

I have ever invited you to. - No, I have not!

- Uh, yes you have. - No!

I let you put your decorations up in my house!

- Yeah, and it was like pulling teeth.

(laughing) - Yeah, it was.

- But you know what? - Hmm?

- None of that matters, because we finally get to spend

our first Christmas together.

First of many, I hope.

- Mm-hmm.

- The thing is, is I'm... - Starving, yeah.

Don't worry, I ordered appetizers ahead of time.

- No, it's not...

A cheese plate?

- No Gouda, sub brie, extra bread,

just like you like it. - Ooh...

- Shall we?

I'm thinking maybe the gnocchi.

- Josh, I have something to tell you.

I'm working Christmas Eve.

- I thought you had the whole week off before you start the new job.

- Dr. Chan needed someone to cover for him

so he could spend time with his kids.

- I already told my family you'd be coming.

- I know, and I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but I...

will make it up to you. I promise.

- I realize that Christmas is tough for you,

and I want to be sensitive to that.

- And I appreciate that so much, but I'm fine.

It's just...

I'm not sure I'm ready to trade in the ER for a desk job.

- Wait, you're not taking the promotion?

- Oh no, no. I mean, part of my ten-year-plan is just...

I thought maybe I could pick up a couple extra shifts in the ER a few times a week.

- We barely have enough time to spend together,

and you only have one job. - We will make it work.

You know that my career has always been...

- Your first priority.

- You just...

You don't get it. - What don't I get?

Being passionate about my job?

- Listen, I didn't say that. I didn't mean to.

- I am passionate about my career, okay? But...

I'm also passionate about us.

- I know. I know you are, and so am I.

I mean, I brought you flowers, didn't I?

(Ally chuckling)

(phone vibrating)

Sorry.

Uh, it's my replacement in the ER,

and I will call him back.

- Thank you. (chuckling)

(soft piano music)

- It could be an emergency.

- Just please let it go to voicemail.

You're not even on-call.

(phone vibrating)

- I-I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I will be right back.

(soft piano music continues)

(indistinct chattering)

I'm sorry, I have to go back in.

- Don't worry, I'll get the check.

- My patient was supposed to be discharged,

but Dr. Spencer's having trouble reading the labs.

- I love you so much, Ally. - I love you too.

- I don't know how we're going to make this work.

(sighing)

- What are you... What?

- We talked about things finally changing.

About finally being able to have a stable relationship.

I thought you wanted that too. - I do!

I do, I'm just trying to juggle everything.

- That's the problem, there isn't room for all of it.

I hoped that one day, our priorities would align.

I don't... I'm not sure they will.

- I'm not sure they will... either.

- I wish you could see that there's more to life than just work.

(gentle chiming music)

- And I wish you could see that there's more to work than just work.

(gentle chiming music)

- Merry Christmas, Ally.

Your patients are lucky to have you.

(soft music)

- Looked like you were in a hurry, so I wrapped this up for you.

One cheese plate, no Gouda, sub brie with extra bread.

- Thanks.

- Seems like a perfect night for ice-skating.

Do you have any plans?

- Uh, just work.

Thanks again. - Oh, you're welcome.

Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

- Yoo-hoo! Ally!

- Good morning, Mrs. Blake. - Happy Holidays.

Although, doesn't look very happy over here, does it?

Once again, you're the only neighbour who hasn't decorated their yard.

They can fine you for that, you know?

- I'm pretty sure that's not a thing.

- Since you could clearly use some holiday cheer,

I brought you over some homemade Christmas cookies.

(sighing) - Thanks.

- No tree? Oh my goodness.

How can you celebrate Christmas without a tree?

- This is my first week off in years,

and I have a lot more important things to do

than to get a tree that I'm going to have to just throw out in a week,

along with all these silly decorations that Josh put up.

- Alrighty, dear. I'll leave you to it.

(sighing) - Wait, sorry.

Josh and I broke up.

- Oh no.

He was such a wonderful boy.

Always helping me in with my groceries. Poor thing.

It must be extra depressing with the lack of a tree.

Don't worry, I have some extra tinsel I can bring over when you get one.

- Oh, you don't have-- - I'll bring it by!

Now, dry those eyes and go eat those Christmas cookies.

(distant dog barking)

(bright Christmas music)

(sighing)

(rhythmic Christmas music)

(gentle music)

(sighing)

- Hi, Dr. Morgan, you're back! - Hey, Stacy!

- How was your celebratory dinner last night?

You two are the cutest couple.

I would do anything to have a relationship--

- Girl! Unless you're here to drop off

an early Christmas present for me, you need to go home!

- I had some free time on my hands,

so I figured I would come and see if anyone needed a hand.

- Mm-hmm. You do realize we had a "Leaving the ER" party

for you yesterday, right?

- Yeah. - Isn't Josh off work?

- Okay, come here a second.

Josh and I broke up. - What?!

Oh my gosh, Ally, I'm so sorry. Are you okay?

- I don't know. Yeah, no...

I-I just need to be here. I need to work.

- Okay, listen. Are you sure that it's a breakup and not just a fight?

Maybe you two just need a little bit of space.

- He said he doesn't think our priorities are ever going to align.

I'm pretty sure that's a breakup.

(sighing)

- Well, you know, I'm off in five minutes.

Why don't you come with me to the Christmas tree lighting?

- Yeah, that's gonna be a big no.

- Listen, it'll take your mind off things,

plus I have your gift in my car,

and it may or may not be new orthopedic shoes.

- Shoes? (laughing)

- Yeah!

(joyful Christmas music)

(indistinct chattering)

(laughing)

This is the perfect place to start the healing process.

Too soon? Sorry, I'm just trying to lighten the mood.

- No, I'm good. It's just, I got a lot of stuff on my mind.

- Of course. Do you want to talk about it?

- I'm good, I'm good. Promise.

(indistinct chattering)

You know, I really don't understand tree-lightings.

We just stand around waiting for someone to flip a switch.

- Well, the tree-lighting is only one part.

Come on, look around! Yummy treats, Christmas carols,

kids making crafts.

- Every year, my parents and I would sit at the craft table and make an ornament.

- That sounds so special.

- Yeah, it was actually one of my last memories I have with them.

If only I'd kept those ornaments.

- I'm so sorry, Ally, I didn't realize.

You know what? Let's just go back to my place

and make some brownie sundaes. - No, I'm fine.

They were happy memories, and...

besides, I am actually having a lot of fun.

- Ally Morgan having fun at a Christmas event?

Who would've thought? This guy!

- Not Josh, that's for sure.

- Well, see? You're proving him wrong.

- Yeah. Good point.

I have to prove him wrong.

- No, that's not what I was saying.

- Yes! He thinks I'm this workaholic

with no Christmas spirit, when in actuality,

I am a workaholic with tons of Christmas spirit.

- Okay, I feel like you missed the point there a little bit.

- Uh, would you like a paper and a pencil?

- What's the paper for?

- It's to write your Christmas checklist.

All the activities that you're going to do

in the next week to get in the Christmas spirit!

- Perfect, I will take one.

(laughing)

You know, maybe I don't have to make an actual list, you know?

I could just wing it. - Just wing it?

You've never "just winged" anything in your entire life.

Don't think I forgot about that improv class you took

where you prepared all of your scenes ahead of time!

- Yeah, and it worked... kind of.

- Did it? - Fine!

- Are you... copying off a child?

- I don't know what to write.

- Just think about all those happy memories with your family,

and all the activities Josh always wanted to do with you.

(chuckling)

- Alright, everyone!

It's time for the lighting of the tree!

- If this doesn't prove to Josh that I have Christmas spirit,

I don't know what will.

- In ten, nine...

(all): ...eight, seven, six,

five, four, three, two, one!

(laughing) - Yes! Haha!

- Done. (applause)

- Oh! (gasping)

(wind howling)

- Where is it?

(man): Is this yours?

I think yolost this. - Uh, yes.

This is my Christmas checklist.

I'm really, really into Christmas.

Deck the halls, am I right? (chuckling)

- Well then, I'm glad I found it.

By the way, I'm Gabe. - I'm Ally. This is Dawn.

- It's nice to meet you, Ally. Dawn.

- Gabe! I found your size in the back.

Just return it back to me when you're done.

Do you two ladies also need to rent a pair?

- Skating is always more fun in a group.

- Ah.

- Weren't you my server the other night?

- I was! You decided to go ice-skating after all.

- Oh, well, I think we're actually gonna head,

'cause it's not the best weather for ice-skating.

- Oh, please.

(enchanted chiming)

- The snow...

- Well, doesn't the new-and-improved Ally

want to go skating with our... charming friend?

It would check an item off your list.

- You know what? Sure. Let's do it.

- Great, well, follow me, I'll get you ladies set up.

(bright Christmas music)

(panting)

- Oh! Okay, I think I've had enough.

I am going to go get some hot chocolate before I do some damage.

- I'll come with you. - No, no! Stay. Have fun.

(♪ The First Noel playing)

- Ooh! I love this song.

My dad used to listen to the Elvis version.

- Hmm.

It's one of my favourites too.

I'd say it's in my Top 20 Christmas songs.

- Top 20?

- Well, between all the different renditions of all the classics,

there are over one million Christmas songs.

Top 20 is very high on the list.

- Big Christmas music fan, huh? - Aren't you?

Didn't you just say you were really, really into Christmas?

- To be honest, this whole loving Christmas thing is pretty recent.

Tonight, to be exact.

- Well, I'm glad you're finally in the Christmas spirit.

That usually doesn't happen 'til the end of the movie, when all hope is lost.

- Yeah, well, maybe I just lost it all a little sooner.

- Is everything okay?

- Yeah, I'm sorry. That was very dramatic.

It's just, my boyfriend and I, we recently broke up.

Hence the whole new-and-improved Ally thing.

- Hmm. I'm sorry.

But I am glad-- - No, no, no.

I'm not telling you this because I want you to date me.

- I was trying to say I'm glad that you were inspired to improve yourself.

You see, I believe we could all use a little inspiration like that sometimes.

- Right, uh, yeah. Well... (clearing throat)

It's getting late.

And the wind looks like it's picking up, so...

(indistinct chattering)

Thank you for helping me cross another thing off my list.

Have a wonderful Christmas.

Bye, now!

(gentle Christmas music)

- Morning, Ally! - Morning, Bill!

Could I get a... - Ally.

- Ah! - What a nice surprise.

Do you come here often? - I do.

Although, I've never seen you here before.

- Gabe only started a few weeks ago,

but it's like he's been here forever.

The customers love that smile. (chuckling)

- And I haven't been here for a few weeks, right.

Uh, well, I'm sorry for making that weird.

- Well, you weren't making it weird at all. What can I get you?

Can I recommend my most favourite drink?

A delicious peppermint hot cocoa,

extra marshmallows.

- You know, I'm not the biggest hot chocolate fan,

so I will just take a latte.

- Who doesn't like hot chocolate?

- Me. - Okay, Ebenezer.

One latte coming up. - Thank you.

- So, how's the list coming along?

- You know, it's actually a little too ambitious

to do it all before Christmas,

so my new idea and new plan was to go to the hospital

and pick up a couple more shifts,

but there's none of those available either.

- You don't seem like the kind of person

who gives up on things that easily.

- Well, I'm not. I've actually never given up

on anything in my life.

- So, what happened to the new-and-improved

Christmas-loving Ally?

- You know, this celebrating the holiday thing,

I haven't done in many years,

so, I don't even really know where to start.

- Hmm. May I?

The list. - Oh, yeah.

Ambitious, here.

- Hmm.

"Ice-skating.

Christmas party, build a gingerbread house,

buy a Christmas tree and decorate it.

Bake Christmas cookies, go carolling,

decorate a Yule log." Hmm...

- Too ambitious, right? - Actually...

I have some friends throwing a Christmas party tonight.

And we're decorating gingerbread houses.

What do you say, hmm? - I appreciate the invite,

uh, it's just... Like I said before,

I'm really not looking to date. - Neither am I.

- Oh, you sure you don't want peppermint in this?

It just seems so boring. - Ugh, no, I'm good. Thanks.

- I know what'll spice it up. Excuse me.

(bright music)

(sighing)

(humming)

Voila.

- Wow, that's actually really impressive.

- Gabe... could you go grab us some more almond milk from the back?

- Of course.

- God, I love that guy.

You should go to the party with him.

He invited me too, but I have to work.

- He did? - Mm-hmm.

- Gabe!

You know, if your friends wouldn't mind having me there,

I would love to come to the party with you.

- That's great!

You are gonna love them. It starts at 4:30 p.m. sharp.

- Wow, 4:30? That's kind of on the early side.

But I'm excited! - Alright. Christmas cookie?

(bright Christmas music)

(indistinct chattering)

- These are your friends?

- Not who you were expecting?

- It's even better than I imagined.

- So, Ally, how long have you and Gabe known each other?

- Uh, we just met yesterday.

- Whoa! You are moving fast.

- Now, Elanor, Ally and I are just friends.

- Oh yeah, that's what Paul and I used to tell people.

Isn't that right, Paul? - Huh?

- We used to tell people that we were only friends.

- Ah, yes! (laughing)

That's right, mamacita.

- He is so romantic.

So, Ally, what do you do for work?

- I am a doctor. - A doctor!

Wow, did you hear that, Paul?

- What? You have to speak up. - I'm almost yelling!

Is your hearing aid on?

- Ah.

(laughing)

- I don't know what I would do without this woman, huh?

56 years, and she's just as gorgeous as the day I met her.

(laughing)

(jazzy music playing)

- Oh! - Hey.

What do you kids say, you wanna dance?

- Uh... sure! - I'd love to.

- Paul can teach you the rhumba! - Yeah!

It's much more than just a vacuum.

(laughing)

- Okay!

(jazzy music continues)

- There we go.

(laughing)

Whoa!

- Sorry for the mess.

We're currently understaffed,

and my boss is spending the holidays in Barbados, so...

please bear with me.

I don't usually do the interviews.

- Oh, you're doing great. - Thanks.

(phone ringing)

So, uh, the agency didn't send me much.

What experience do you have?

- Oh, I've done a little bit of everything.

But mostly, I'd say I'm a teacher.

- Wow. That's great, I used to want to be a teacher.

- Oh, there's nothing like having the privilege

of helping someone reach their full potential.

- Yeah. Couldn't agree more.

Well, this job isn't quite as rewarding as teaching.

It's a lot of scheduling...

(slurping) ...and filing...

...handling the phones. (phone ringing)

Do you have any experience answering calls?

- Oh, I've been answering calls since long before you were born.

- Here's the thing, Maureen.

We really need someone who will thrive

in a fast-paced environment

and not let anything fall through the cracks.

- Oh, well, I don't miss much, Josh.

For example, at the rate you're drinking that coffee,

you clearly didn't sleep well last night,

which is why you just put the athlete's foot campaign materials

into the floss campaign folder.

(playful music)

Oh, and that phone call that you're waiting for,

I'd recommend that you just call them yourself.

You know, behind every fear, there's a miracle happening.

Now, I know I'm a little bit older than your other candidates,

but I'm a fast learner, and I can do a lot here.

Christmas cookie?

(playful holiday music)

- When can you start?

- You know, that was actually one of my favourite

Christmas parties I've ever been to.

Plus, it saved me from eating way too much cheese

and blubbering through '90s rom-coms.

- Well, I'm glad I could get your mind off things.

And check two items off your list.

- Wow! We only have six left to go.

- "We"?

- Yeah, I think we make a good team, don't you?

- I guess we do.

What's next on the list?

- Tomorrow is Christmas tree shopping.

Care to join?

- I do love Christmas tree shopping.

Nothing like the smell of fresh pine on a Christmas tree lot

to put you in the holiday spirit.

- Oh, no, I was thinking of getting one of those

tabletop tree things from the store.

- When was the last time you were actually at a Christmas tree lot?

- A very long time ago.

- Okay.

I see it as my duty as your recently appointed Christmas list partner

to take you to one.

(bright music)

(indistinct chattering)

You don't like any of these?

What about this one? Picture perfect!

- No, that's not the one.

- You know, for someone who had their heart set

on a tabletop tree less than 24 hours ago,

you sure have a specific vision!

- Now, that is a tree!

- That pink thing?

Is that even a real tree?

- Yes! It's called a flocked tree.

It's just like the real ones,

except it's covered in pink powder.

- I didn't take you for a pink-flocked-tree type of girl.

- We had this tradition in my family, and every year,

someone different got to choose the tree.

My dad would always choose the picture-perfect classic one,

and then my mom would choose the smaller, more sparse one

that she thought no one was gonna buy.

- And you chose this... pink thing.

- My parents hated it.

They'd practically beg me just to find a normal, green tree.

But then I'd throw a little tantrum, and they eventually gave in.

- Sounds like they were great parents.

- They were.

They were.

- So... going for the normal tree?

- Absolutely.

- Hurry up, Daddy! - Oh, slow down, Michaela!

- There has to be a way to make it work! I love her too much.

- Right, but again, which tree were you thinking?

- Sorry, sorry, I don't mean to keep talking about her.

- Nah, you can talk about her all you want.

After everything you've done for me, I'm happy to listen.

- I appreciate it.

Do you know what? Maureen's right. I need to call her.

- Who's Maureen? - Oh, she is this--

- Alright, alright, look. Josh?

I love Ally, I do, but I also think you guys

clearly have some things to work through, okay?

- We both said things in the heat of the moment that we didn't mean.

- I don't know, in my experience,

sometimes, the things we say in the heat of the moment

tend to have a little bit of truth to them.

- Uncle Josh!

- Just don't sweep it under the rug.

Okay? That's all I'm saying. Learn from it.

- It's Ally! Can I go say hi?

- Oh, she looks a little busy, honey!

- Alright!

- Um, maybe next time.

(Ally laughing)

- Maybe he's a friend?

- That I've never met before?

(indistinct chattering)

Hey, uh, I think I saw some hot cider back there, who wants some?

- Me! - Ooh, hot cider!

(car starting)

(bright music)

(sighing)

- One more item checked off!

- Well, I should get going.

- Unless you want to stay and bake Christmas cookies with me.

It's the next thing on the list.

Never mind, I'm sure you have a million things to do

other than bake Christmas cookies with me.

- I'd love to make Christmas cookies with you.

- Great! Although, I should warn you,

I'm out of almost every ingredient.

The recipe calls for two eggs, and I only have one.

- I'm not sure we can mess up Christmas cookies.

- You clearly haven't tried my macaroni and cheese.

- Alright. Now that we've let the flaxseed powder soak

to create a good gelatin, we can use it as a substitute for the second egg.

- How I had flaxseeds, I have no idea.

- Now, we mix all the ingredients together.

Never can use too much sugar, am I right?

- I gotta say, I'm really impressed with your baking skills.

I'm more of a friend at the house taste-tester type, if you will.

- Well, as someone who loves to cook,

I very much see the value in people like you.

- Josh would love this.

Sorry. It's just, Christmas and cookies

are two of his favourite things.

- Did he cook for you often? - All the time.

He was obsessed with those cooking competitions,

and he would follow all the challenges that the contestants had,

and it was my job to taste everything and give my critiques.

And most of the time, my notes were that I wanted more,

because everything was so delicious.

He would be shocked to know that I was making Christmas cookies.

- I'm so sorry, Ally.

I know how much you must miss him.

- I do. Thank you.

(door closing)

- Yoo-hoo! Anybody home?

- I'll be right back.

- I brought tinsel!

- Mrs. Blake! - I see you got a tree!

I saw all these ornaments,

I thought someone must've broken in!

- Santa. (laughing)

- Oh, Ally, Ally.

Always overreacting.

- Hello. I'm Gabe.

- It's very nice to meet you, Gabe.

- And it's nice to meet you too, Bernadette.

- Have we met before?

- Your name is on your bag.

- Oh! (laughing)

Of course! Silly me!

(chuckling)

- I just put the cookies in the oven.

I'm gonna go clean up.

(exhaling deeply)

- That was fast, but good for you,

getting back on the horse.

- Oh, no, no, he's just my friend.

- Oh, just friends? I doubt that.

- Uh, well, we are actually really busy baking cookies, so--

- Oh, of course! In addition to the tinsel,

I put in some lights. You might need something to fill up that gap.

- Thank you, that's very kind.

- Nice to meet you, Gabe!

I'll be back later for some of those cookies.

- Please do! Oh!

And I should mention, there are walnuts in them.

- I'm glad you said something. I'm allergic to walnuts.

- You never can be too careful.

- What a gentleman!

You two enjoy those cookies.

- Sorry about that. She doesn't really understand boundaries.

- Sorry about what?

I always love meeting new people,

and she sure seems to be an interesting one at that.

- Not sure that's the word I would use to describe her,

but... sure! Interesting works.

- She means well.

I find that when people are overly critical of others,

it's because they're actually quite unhappy themselves.

I'll bet there's more to her than she lets on.

- Maybe.

Wow, those cookies smell amazing.

- Good, I'm glad you think so.

'Cause we made a lot. We have a lot of frosting to do.

- Actually, we don't. I have a plan.

(bright Christmas musi

(overlapping chatter)

- What are you gonna draw?

You're gonna draw a heart? Oh, that looks so cool.

(laughing) Here, wanna use some green?

You guys are so talented!

Yours looks way better than mine!

- These look really good!

And they smell really good too.

Did you make all these, Ally?

- Yeah, I mean, Gabe helped a little bit.

(laughing) - Okay, you two.

I'm gonna go and finish my rounds.

- He's just a friend. - No judgment here.

- I promise.

- I'm just happy to see you smiling again.

And I'll come check on you guys later.

Save me a cookie, okay, guys?

- Bye.

- I'm starting to understand why everyone loves Christmas.

You know, the smell of pine, baking cookies...

- Maybe you're not as devoid of Christmas cheer as you once thought.

(chuckling) - Just wish I would've

realized that before my breakup.

- It's not too late, you know?

You should call him. - There's no point.

He made it very clear that this relationship is not working for him.

- From everything you've told me,

Josh seems to be a really good guy.

Don't give up on him just yet.

- I never gave up on him, I gave up on us.

- Well, I thought Ally didn't give up on anything.

(chuckling)

- You know, for not being in a relationship,

you sure have a lot of relationship advice.

- Hmm, I still have a lot of relationships,

just not romantic ones.

- I'm sorry.

Your breakup sounds like it was really bad.

(laughing)

- Who said anything about a breakup?

- Well, I just assumed.

I mean, usually, after a bad breakup,

people are afraid to fall in love again.

- True.

Hold that thought.

Look, sometimes,

a breakup only happens because people are afraid to stay in love.

- I never doubted my love for Josh. I still love Josh.

I just can't give him what he wants.

- Like what? - Like marriage.

- That's not something you want?

- No, of course it is. But why rush?

You know, marriage just makes everything seem so serious.

- You said you'd been together three years? Seems serious to me.

(chuckling)

- Yeah, but it gets really serious

when you're married and living together,

and then next thing you know,

you're having your first argument

about who unloaded the dishwasher last,

and then whose sibling

is going to be the first godparent

to your firstborn.

- That's oddly specific.

- I've had some time to think this through.

- Fair enough.

But don't you think that part of the reason

that your relationship didn't work out

is because you were afraid of what might happen if it did?

- Why would I be afraid?

- Sometimes when we lose people we love, it can be scary.

- No. No, I just think our lives are not matched up.

It's that heartbreakingly simple.

- Nothing is ever that simple.

- How did you do this?

How are we talking about my love life again?

- Call him. - Fine.

Fine.

- Now, what's next on your list?

- Next thing on the list, carolling.

I actually found a group online that's going tomorrow night.

And out of all the things on this list,

please don't make me go alone.

- I've been told I have an angelic voice.

(indistinct PA announcement)

- Hi, Josh! Happy Holidays! - Happy Holidays, Stacy!

- Let me guess, an early Christmas present for Dr. Morgan?

- Uh... Actually--

- I'll make sure she gets it. - Hey, Dawn. Good to see you.

- It's good to see you too, Josh. Stacy, can you put that behind the desk,

I'll grab it at the end of my shift, okay?

- Of course, Dr. Jackson. - Do you have a second to chat?

(sighing) - We gotta make it fast,

I got 15 minutes and a Cubano sandwich with my name on it.

Literally, the people here are ruthless.

- I really appreciate you getting that box to Ally.

I was gonna drop it off at her place,

but I wouldn't want to interrupt her with anyone.

- Interrupt her with anyone?

- I saw her at the Christmas tree lot.

She was buying a Christmas tree. She never gets a tree.

- So, you didn't want to interrupt her with a tree?

- She wasn't alone when I saw her,

she was with some... extremely good-looking guy.

That smile...

- Oh, yeah, you mean Gabe.

- Wow, so she's moved on already?

Where did she even find this guy, a cologne ad?

- Okay, I can't get in the middle of this,

you know that, because Ally is my best friend.

- I know, I'm sorry. I just...

- But... between us,

as far as I know, there's nothing romantic going on between them.

But if there were, you already made that decision

when you walked out of that restaurant!

- What decision, Dawn?

I was just looking for a little balance!

- Balance and Ally don't go together.

You and I know that better than anyone.

- I also know it's not healthy for her to never take any time off.

Everybody needs a break.

- I agree. - Exactly.

And I want to be in a relationship

where both people are fighting to make it work, not just me!

Maybe I'm foolish to think she'd change.

- Well, hey, she did buy a Christmas tree, didn't she?

(man over PA): Dr. Jackson to the nursing...

- Ugh, already? I gotta go.

The new nurse, Zeke, doesn't now how to put vitals

in the computer yet. - Thank you, thank you,

for talking to me. I know how much you love Ally,

and I'm really glad she has you.

- I love you both.

Take care of yourself. Let's go. Come on.

(bright music)

- Ugh!

Okay... Whoa!

(phone ringing)

Oh!

- Okay, okay...

Okay...

- Ah!

- Ha! Looking good, Ally!

Need any help here?

- Oh, I'm good. I'm good.

(indistinct chattering)

(phone ringing)

- I thought you could use a little pick-me-up.

- Oh, wow. Thanks, Maureen.

Mmm, it smells incredible.

Mm... Oh, that's delicious. What is in that?

- Just lots of love.

And sugar, there's lots of sugar in there.

(laughing) Is there anything else?

- No, thanks.

Actually, can I ask you a question?

- Oh, of course.

- Do you think people can really change?

- I think that's one of the best things about humanity.

Every moment is a gift,

a second chance to be the best version of yourself.

I don't think people can change.

I know they can.

(soft music)

(indistinct chattering)

(woman): It was nice to see you!

Have a good one. Merry Christmas!

(sniffing)

- Mm.

(clearing throat) Excuse me.

Maureen?

- I knew you couldn't resist a hot chocolate.

- With peppermint, please, and extra marshmallows.

Oh...

Is everything okay? - Oh, yeah.

Just checking up on you

and just seeing how everything's going.

- Fantastic, actually.

Yesterday, Ally and I were making cookies.

Well...

I was making cookies.

Ally was sitting there pretending to help me.

(laughing)

I guess you had to be there.

- Well, I'm glad to hear that you're making progress.

But please don't forget

that we can't stay past Christmas.

That's not an option.

- Why would I stay past Christmas?

I just told you, everything's moving along quite well.

- Remember, it's good to be generous with your love,

but be careful with your heart.

No matter how much you grow to love it here,

this is not your home.

- Maureen,

would I be having my halo polished

if I wasn't planning on returning ASAP?

That thing was starting to turn green.

Thank you.

Mm.

So, what did he say?

- Who? - Josh.

You called him, right? - I did.

And it went straight to voicemail.

- Well, did you leave a message?

- If you count panicking, dropping the phone,

and then hanging up with my foot, then yes, I did.

(laughing)

But in my defence, he hasn't called me.

So I think it was actually a pretty big move on my part.

- I'm proud of you.

Are you excited for carolling?

- I am. I used to go with my mom.

- Was she a good singer?

- She was.

What about you? Any carolling experience?

- Oh...

I leave the singing for the choir.

I play the harp.

- You play the harp?

- They say I'm pretty much a pro.

(laughing) No big deal.

- Oh, there we go. There you go.

- Thank you.

(joyful Christmas music)

- I could've sworn they said 9 p.m.

Could you hold this for a sec?

And it's cancelled because of the snow.

- Huh.

Well...

That doesn't mean you and I can't still go carolling.

I'll bet the weather is going to clear up any moment.

(wind howling)

- I'm freezing. Can we go?

- Come on, now.

Just because the Noel-it-All is cancelled,

and there's a giant storm coming through,

doesn't mean that we should just give up.

- I think that's exactly what it means.

- Mm.

Follow me.

- But... (sighing)

(soft music)

♪ Nothing beats Christmas

♪ In a small town

♪ Streets full of shoppers

♪ Snow on the ground

♪ Town Square red and green

♪ Stock full of life

♪ Yes it's just as good as it sounds ♪

♪ Nothing beats Christmas in a small town ♪

(applause)

- Everybody, give it up for Joey,

visiting us all the way from Albuquerque, New Mexico.

What a decent rendition of a beautiful classic.

How's everybody doing out there?

Let's keep this show moving.

Coming up next to the stage, we have...

Ally Morgan. Ally Morgan, come on up.

- Wait... How is that possible? - I know a guy.

Don't worry. It's just like carolling,

just alone, in front of an audience.

- What?! No. No, absolutely not.

I am not going up there. - Ally Morgan?

Is that you back there? Get on up here!

(crowd cheering)

- That's your cue.

- Okay, but no. No, if I'm going up there,

you're going up there. - No, you know I just haven't

warmed up my fingers yet.

- Look, there's an extra guitar. You said you played.

- The harp. - There's strings on it.

How different could they be?

- I don't know. Just, look...

Something has been a little bit off for me today,

and I just don't know how well I'd perform right now.

(laughing) - Please!

Please don't make me go up there alone.

Please? - Okay.

- Okay? - Let's go.

(applause)

- Can he use the guitar in the next song?

- Absolutely. - Perfect.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

- Godspeed.

- By the way, what song did you sign me up for?

- Don't worry, you'll love it.

(sighing)

(soft music)

(gentle guitar melody)

♪ The first Noel

♪ The angels did say

♪ Was to certain poor shepherds ♪

♪ In fields as they lay

♪ In fields where they

♪ Lay keeping their sheep

♪ On a cold winter's night

♪ That was so deep

♪ Noel Noel

♪ Noel Noel

♪ Born is the King

♪ Of Israel

(soft music)

- Give it up for Ally Morgan and her guitar player.

Great job, guys. Thank you. Off you go. Thanks so much.

(applause) I'm your host, Angelina.

We're going to take a brief intermission,

but before we do, I have a few quick announcements

to the owner of a sled with a red-nosed reindeer,

you left your nose light on.

(crowd): Aw. (laughing)

(man): Good one!

(soft music)

- Perfect. Now, just add a new column.

Great! And you just successfully created a spreadsheet.

- Wow! You're a great teacher.

And I should know.

- Yeah, well, you make it easy.

Why did you stop teaching, anyway?

- Oh, I didn't.

I might not be teaching in a school right now,

but teaching is a calling. You never really stop.

Wouldn't you agree? - Huh... Yeah.

I used to think that, but you know, life happens.

- What happened to your life?

- I was...

two semesters away from finishing my masters

when my little brother got laid off

a week after he found out he was having a baby.

So, this job offer came along and it felt like a sign,

and I made a sharp turn into advertising.

Planning to only work here for a year to help Seth

and my sister-in-law get up on their feet.

- That was very selfless of you.

- Oh, he would've done it for me.

Anyway, somehow, a year turned into seven.

(chuckling)

- You know, it's never too late to take another sharp turn.

- Oh... (scoffing)

I've put so much time into this job,

I'd be lost if I had to start over.

- Well, sometimes, you have to get lost

to find the path that you were meant to be on.

Well, it's getting late. I'd better let you get going.

- Yeah. Got a big day with the niece tomorrow.

Better get some rest.

Hey, thanks for the chat.

You always give the best advice.

- Of course.

Oh, by the way, have you heard from Ally?

- Nope.

All signs are pointing towards

that not working out.

- I'm sorry to hear that.

But you know,

signs can only point in the direction

that humans place them.

Have a good night.

(Merry Christmas))

- Wow, you are a very impressive Yule log decorator.

- You should see macramé Christmas ornaments.

- Ha!

Shall we?

- Ally! - Ah! Michaela!

I've missed you so much.

Ah, and somehow, you've grown

since the last time I've seen you.

- Hey.

It's... it's good to see you.

- Hi.

It's really nice to see you too.

- And you made a Yule log, wow.

- Believe it or not, I am trying to get better

at enjoying the holiday season.

- That's great, Al.

(clears throat)

- Oh, of course. I'm sorry.

Uh, Josh, this is my friend Gabe. Gabe, Josh.

- Hi.

- I love your Christmas ornament.

- Thanks! Uncle Josh just got it for me.

I almost chose a stegosaurus in a Santa hat.

But I like the angel more.

- You have very good taste.

- Well, we don't want to keep you guys.

It was good seeing you.

(woman, on loudspeaker): Alright, everybody.

It's that time!

We'll be starting our annual wreath-making contest

in five minutes.

So, if you signed up, please head on over.

- Uncle Josh, it's time!

Ally, are you going to stay and cheer Uncle Josh and me on?

Please! - We should stay, Ally.

Maybe I'll sign up.

- Oh, adults don't usually compete on their own.

It's more for the kids.

- Somebody sounds scared.

Feeling a little rusty?

- Well, I can't say I've ever made a wreath before,

but I'm not too worried about it.

- Well, I hope this goes better than that 2003

sledding competition where you broke your arm.

- What?! You...

You told him about that?

- Uh, I don't think so.

Uh, really, we should get going.

- No, trust me,

this is going to be a lot of fun.

I'm gonna go sign up.

May the best man win.

(chuckling)

- On your marks!

Get set...

Go!

(indistinct cheering)

(Ally): Woo! You got this!

(Josh): Oh, this is perfect. Yes!

Okay, you grab it.

- Michaela! Woo!

(indistinct chatter)

(laughing)

- We should put the angel on top.

(cheering)

(bright holiday music)

(Michaela): Come on, hurry! (Ally): You got this!

- Come on, get the ornament!

- Is that Santa?

- Only ten seconds left, everyone!

(cheering)

(bell ringing)

And that's time!

(cheering)

Hands up, pine cones down.

(soft music)

Scores are in and the winning team this year is...

Michaela and Josh with their angelic wreath.

(cheering)

- Thank you so much! - This is for you.

- Thank you. That's alright!

- Michaela! First place, good job!

- Yeah, what I never told you

was that all those nights you were working late,

I was actually sneaking off to practice

my wreath-making skills.

- Good job, Gabe.

- Yeah, hope you had some fun.

- No.

Not at all, actually.

I've no idea what happened.

- Wait, Gabe, what happened to your hand?

- Huh? Oh.

- Looks like you must've scraped it

on a pine cone or something.

- What is that? What?

- I would go get that checked out.

You don't want it getting infected.

- There's a first aid table right over there.

- No.

It's nothing.

I didn't get a pine cone. In your dreams.

It probably wouldn't hurt to get it checked out.

- Ally, are you coming to Christmas Eve this year?

You said you were definitely coming this year.

Remember?

- I wish I could, but I'm working.

- Well, we should get going.

Michaela and I have a ton of cookies to bake.

I hope you have a great Christmas, Ally.

- I hope you do too.

By the way, he's just a friend.

(soft music)

- Come on.

(Santa): Merry Christmas!

(children laughing)

- Gabriel!

Okay, if you want to go this way...

- Maureen?

- Hello, Gabriel.

- Hey.

- I thought that was you on the loudspeaker.

What are you doing here?

- I needed to talk to you

and you already went ice-skating. Okay!

- Good. I need to talk to you too.

You know, lately,

my powers have been acting a little weird.

First, when I tried to change the weather for carolling.

And then, today... Look at this.

At the wreath-making contest.

- Whoa. Who knew wreath-making was such an extreme sport.

- I didn't even know I could get hurt.

Do you know what's going on? - Well, think about it, Gabriel.

What makes an angel lose their powers?

- I don't know!

It's never happened to me before.

- Your powers only work when you use them in a selfless manner.

Are you?

- It must just be a glitch or something.

- I also wanted to remind you

that we're leaving promptly Christmas Day.

- I hear you.

Nice ears.

- A little ticklish. (Gabe laughing)

(indistinct chattering)

- Oh, hey. Let me see. - Mm.

- Good.

And you got a candy cane for being such a good patient.

- This is incredible. (clattering)

(crowd murmuring)

Sir, sir!

Sir, it's gonna be okay. (man groaning)

It's gonna be okay. What happened?

(speaking in foreign language)

What? I don't understand.

(speaking in foreign language)

- He's saying his blood sugar's too low.

- Okay. Here. Sir, eat this.

(speaking in foreign language)

He's gonna be fine.

Go find some juice or anything with sugar in it.

- I'm on it. - Sir, it's okay, just breathe.

You're gonna be okay.

You're gonna be okay. Just breathe.

(indistinct chattering)

- You were amazing back there.

- Me? I'm still shocked

that you knew how to speak Portuguese.

- Just something I picked up along my travels.

Is everything okay?

- Uh, yeah, I'm okay. It's just...

That scene back there just brought up some stuff

that I hadn't had to think of for a while.

- Your parents.

- Yeah.

They died in a car crash when I was eight years old.

And...

the other driver fainted because he had low blood sugar.

- I can't even imagine.

I am so sorry, Ally.

- It was the worst Christmas ever.

- So much weight. So much weight.

What a challenge for someone so young.

But look at you.

Look... at the life

that you have created for yourself.

(chuckling)

All on your own.

- Well, not all on my own.

After the crash, I moved in with my grandmother.

My life has consisted mostly of...

frozen dinners and work, until I met Josh.

He convinced me to move into my grandmother's house

and make it my own. And...

...finally sit down for a home-cooked meal.

He showed me what I needed

without me even knowing I needed it.

- Twice in one week. How lucky am I?

- Dr. Winchester, what are you doing here?

- I pulled over when I saw the ambulance,

but they told me everything's been taken care of

by a Dr. Morgan. Why am I not surprised?

- Well, we were just here. It was nothing.

- Nothing?! She was amazing.

- I don't doubt that for a second.

- Wait, aren't you supposed to be in Palm Springs right now?

- There were a few hiccups with the sale of my practice,

so I delayed the trip.

I'm George Winchester, by the way.

- Gabe. Nice to meet you.

- Have we met before? - I don't think so.

Although, I have been told I have a familiar face.

- So, how does it feel to finally have some time off?

- It was tough at first,

but... I gotta say, I'm enjoying it.

- Hmm! - I've also decided

to pick up a couple shifts in the ER each week.

- It's hard to leave patient care for a desk job.

I was never able to do it. When's your next shift?

- Christmas Eve. - Christmas Eve?!

You're young! You should be out celebrating with friends,

not pulling an all-nighter.

- What can I say, I'm my father's daughter.

- Well, your father always prioritized

time with family over work.

He'd arrange his schedule like crazy

so he never missed a Christmas with you.

Made all of us doctors appreciate the work-life balance

a bit more too.

Let an old man with nothing to do cover your shift.

- Really? - Absolutely.

And then, you two can spend Christmas Eve together.

- That's very nice of you. - But one condition.

- What's that?

- Think about whether this promotion

is actually what you want.

- I promise.

- Then, it's settled.

Nice to see you, Ally. - Nice to see you.

- And it's nice to finally meet Ally's boyfriend.

(chuckling) - Oh, uh...

- It's nice to meet you too. - Take care.

- Okay, so why am I here? It sounded serious on the phone.

Wait, did you and Gabe elope?

- No! Not even close.

I wanted to be the one to tell you in person,

that I turned down the promotion.

- Ah, thank goodness! - What?!

- I knew you wouldn't be happy in a desk job.

You're meant to be with patients.

- Why didn't you say anything?

- I tried. You needed to realize that on your own.

- Yeah.

Okay, well, that's enough about me. How are you?

- Good.

My brother is in town.

We're gonna volunteer down at the soup kitchen together.

He does it every year.

- Hmm. - What?

Just say it.

- Josh volunteers there every year.

- I've never seen you this distressed.

Josh is such a good guy. - Yeah.

- But speaking of Josh...

He brought this. - Wait, you saw him?

How did he look? Sad?

(chuckling) Wow, this is really light.

For a three-year relationship, I sure didn't leave much behind.

It's weird. I always told Josh

that I didn't want to get married

because I was waiting for my schedule to change.

- That makes sense. I mean, you were working

almost all overnights.

- Yeah, but now, I realize

that was just an excuse.

I love him so much

and I want to marry him. I just...

I'm scared.

- Ally.

Josh loves you so much.

Just call him.

Please. (laughing)

- Josh, anything you need, we're here for you.

- Hey, thanks, guys.

(jazz music)

- You know, I've been meaning to ask you

for a new book recommendation.

- Oh, ah! I'm actually re-reading A Christmas Carol.

Scrooge? Misunderstood.

In many ways, he actually inspires me.

- Really? - Seriously, yeah.

I mean, he starts out bitter and greedy,

and in a matter of days, he totally transforms.

Dickens has this great line, he says,

"He became better than his word."

And at this time of year, isn't that what we're all,

you know, striving for?

- Okay, you've convinced me.

- So how's work?

Got any big projects coming up?

- Yeah. A big campaign

for a new high-end dog clothing line.

- Wow. That's great, Josh.

- Doggies gotta stay fashionable.

- No, no. It's pointless.

I mean, don't get me wrong, who doesn't love a golden doodle

in a teddy bear costume? - So cute.

- I'm not passionate about my job. Ally's right.

- Have you heard anything from her

since you ran into each other?

- No. Nothing.

I'm sure she's having tons of Christmas fun

with Gabe.

- Didn't she say Gabe is just a friend?

- Well, of course she did. What was she supposed to say?

- Before your fight, wasn't Ally telling you

how in love she is with you?

- Well, yes. But it obviously wasn't enough

to fight for our relationship.

I mean, she wouldn't even come to Christmas Eve.

That is not a lot to ask.

- Maybe not to us.

Christmas is some of the best memories from my childhood

and yours. But for Ally,

it's some of the worst.

- You're right. I should've been more sensitive to that.

And she's right. I've been putting my dreams to the side.

But you know what? That ends now.

It's time to make a huge change.

- A huge change? What's that mean?

- It's time for me to become as good as my word.

- Man, it's slow, even for Christmas Eve.

Can I have my jacket? I'm gonna take ten.

- Of course.

- Thanks.

- Oh, hello.

- Maureen. Happy Christmas Eve.

Peppermint hot chocolate?

- Absolutely.

Ooh. - There you go.

- So, how are things with Ally?

- Not great.

I hate to say it,

but I don't think it's gonna work out with her and Josh.

- You seem devastated.

- They're clearly not meant to be together.

She passed on the promotion

and she's going to work back in the ER.

- Is that so? - Mm...

You know, I think that my mission

was actually just to get Ally in the Christmas spirit.

Which I've done. - Great.

We leave tomorrow morning.

- Maureen.

I've decided to...

continue my stay through Christmas

and continue my relationship with Ally.

- I told, that's not an option.

- I don't care if I'm stripped of my wings.

Or if I lose all of my abilities.

I am willing to sacrifice whatever I must...

for Ally.

- Giving up all your gifts

that allow you to help thousands of people

in order for you to pursue an unattainable relationship?

Tell me, is that a sacrifice

that comes from a place of love or a place of pride?

- We have an undeniable connection between us.

What am I supposed to do?

Walk away from that? - My sweet Gabriel.

There's no doubt that there is a connection.

But that's not why you're here.

Your purpose is to help Ally, not fall in love with her.

- I knew you wouldn't understand.

- I've had my fair share of ups and downs.

I'm telling you right now, to open your eyes.

- To what? - To what's in front of you.

Do you think it's a coincidence

that Ally keeps running into Dr. Winchester?

- Sometimes, a coincidence is just that.

- We both know that that's not true.

We are constantly being presented

with unexpected opportunities.

- What opportunities?

Dr. Winchester sold his practice already.

- Did he?

I think you're so wrapped up in your emotions

that you forgot to listen.

- Doesn't matter.

There's nowhere Ally would rather work than the ER.

- I'm not so sure about that.

And how do you think she'll react

when she finds out what you do for work?

When she learns the truth?

Your mission is not complete.

And it won't be until you accept the truth.

It's not you that Ally loves.

(chuckling)

- Wrong.

(hubbub)

(Santa): Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, children!

(chuckling)

Merry Christmas! Ho, ho, ho!

(soft Christmas music playing)

Merry Christmas!

(phone ringing tone)

- The number you have reached is disconnected.

(dial tone)

- Hey, Mrs. Blake.

- Hello, Ally.

- I just came to drop your tote off.

- Oh.

Wow! Christmas decor and music.

Someone's mixing it up.

- It was my dad's favourite album.

- Hmm. My daughter's too.

Used to play it for her when she was a baby.

Elvis could always get her to stop crying.

- You have a daughter?

Mrs. Blake?

- I did.

She passed away some years ago.

- I am so sorry.

I had no idea.

- I never talk about her to anyone.

I figure, less people know, the easier it is.

- Well, if you ever do wanna talk about her,

I'd love to listen.

I lost my parents when I was young,

so I know how lonely it can be.

- Oh... Ally.

I think I may have misjudged you.

There's just something about you that...

- Reminds you of her? - No, it's not that.

You remind me of the person she could've become.

I think your parents would be very proud

of the woman you've become.

- Thank you.

Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

- So, did you get a tree-topper?

An angel, perhaps? - They were all out.

I used to have one around here, but I can't find it anywhere.

- But I thought you didn't own any ornaments.

- It's actually the one thing I kept of my parents.

Every year, Josh would make me

throw it up on one of my houseplants

just so that the place wasn't entirely

devoid of Christmas cheer.

(chuckling)

Okay.

We are done.

- You think your parents would like it?

- I know they would.

- Now, we just need some presents.

How about this?

- Oh, that's just a box

that Josh dropped off at the hospital.

- It's a box. It'll do.

You just gotta wrap it up. (laughing)

- Actually, you know what, I think the tree-topper

might be in here.

(soft music)

There it is. - Beautiful.

- My parents.

All he ever did was love me.

I'm sorry.

- You are the most determined woman I have ever met.

If you want something, go and get it.

- No. No, it's too late.

- It's never too late for a Christmas miracle.

- He deserves someone better.

Someone who will make ornaments with him

and go to his family's house for dinner.

- And maybe the old Ally wouldn't have done either.

But the Ally I know, would.

- He didn't even give me his number.

- Then, maybe you do it the old-fashioned way.

Everyone loves a grand gesture.

- Oh, what if he doesn't want to see me?

- Ally...

There is no one

in the whole world who wouldn't be thrilled to see you.

(Gabe sighing)

This last week with you...

...has been one of the best in my whole life.

And selfishly, I want to hold on to that.

But it's time for you to take this next step on your own.

- Uh...

I don't know what to say.

This week has been so special to me.

And...

I wouldn't have been able to do any of this without you.

- Yes, you could.

You did.

And you deserve to be happy.

- You do too.

Are you busy next week?

Could I take you for lunch and let you know how it went?

- Uh...

I'm leaving town tomorrow.

- For how long?

Will I ever see you again?

- I guarantee it.

- Thank you.

For everything.

I know I might not have it all figured out yet,

but I know I can make it work.

- Sometimes,

the answers are right in front of us.

We're constantly being presented with unexpected opportunities.

You sure have been running into Dr. Winchester a lot lately.

- Yeah. Well, that's... just a coincidence.

- Ah...

I don't believe in those.

(soft enchanted music)

(indistinct chattering)

(soft music)

(indistinct chattering)

- Hi. - Hi.

I tried calling. Your phone was disconnected.

- Yeah, the agency doesn't let you keep your company phone

after you quit.

- What are you talking about?

- You were right.

I wasn't passionate about my career.

I'm going back to UVM to finish my degree and start teaching.

- Josh, that's amazing.

- And I've already got some job interviews lined up

for the fall, thanks to this new friend at work.

She used to be a teacher, so...

How's that for a coincidence?

- Yeah, there's no such things as coincidences.

I am so sorry about everything.

I was scared with how much I loved you,

and how much it would hurt if I ever lost you.

- You'll never lose me.

And I'm sorry too.

- I always say that I have no family.

That's not true.

You...

You are my family.

- I never should've made you choose

between me and your career.

I would gladly give up all Christmases

and nights together if it meant

not having to live one more day without you.

- Well, you might not have to.

I spoke with Dr. Winchester, and I asked him

what he thought about me taking over his practice.

It's still really early and we're figuring things out,

but it's looking promising.

- Wow! Ally, that's...

Congratulations.

So, I'm assuming this means you'll stay for dinner?

(laughing) - Absolutely.

Oh, and I'm free tomorrow. And the day after that.

(chuckling)

- Our first Christmas together. - Our first Christmas.

I missed you.

(indistinct chattering)

(soft Christmas music playing)

(Josh): Hey, Mom. Mom.

- I'm sorry.

I should probably listen to your guidance more often.

But I'm glad Josh and Ally have their happy ending.

- I'm pretty sure things are going to get

a whole lot happier.

- What do you mean?

- I think we'll know soon.

How are you doing?

- I'm okay.

But, man, I...

finally understand what all those breakup songs are about.

Love hurts.

- Just remember that time heals all wounds.

- I'm grateful for the time we spent together. But...

Seeing Josh and Ally together,

it's clear to me that this is how it's supposed to be.

- I'm sorry I was harsh with you the other day.

But I was scared that you were going to make

an irreversible mistake.

But it might've been part of someone's plan all along.

(soft music)

(sighing)

- I guess there's only so much guidance

I could give about human love

if I hadn't experienced it firsthand.

- The ultimate act of love is to put aside pride

and giving everything to the other person.

Which is exactly what you just did.

- I couldn't have done it without you.

(indistinct chattering)

Now, who was this person you fell in love with?

- Uh, it was a very long time ago.

Early Bronze Age, Mesopotamia.

Things were a lot different back then.

- Well, why don't we go grab a peppermint hot chocolate

and you can fill me in?

- Well, that story will have to wait for some other time.

We're actually meeting someone any second now.

(footsteps approaching) - Hi, guys.

So, so sorry I'm late.

I didn't realize you can't ride a bicycle on a freeway.

- I know you. (sighing)

You're the MC from the open mic.

- Someone had to stop you two from kissing.

- It's so embarrassing.

That was my first day on the job.

- Angelina, right?

- That's what it says on my halo.

- Well, you should've seen me on my first day.

I put petroleum jelly on my toast.

(laughing) - Instead of in your car?

That's hilarious.

- Gabe, you've graduated to middle management.

And you'll be helping Angelina with her first solo assignment.

This has everything that you need

for your next mission.

Everybody, it's time.

(indistinct chattering)

(Josh): Uh, everyone,

can I just have your attention for a second?

There's something I just wanna say. Uh...

Ally Morgan,

you've helped me

become the best version of myself.

And I never want to spend another moment without you.

Will you make me

the happiest man on the planet...

(laughing)

...and become my wife?

(laughing) - Yes.

Of course I will.

(soft music)

(applause, cheering)