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Now. Can we come down now?

Did he come in? Did Santa, come?

Santa came. Alright.

The three King sisters must have been awfully good this year.

We three kings of Orient are bearing

gifts. We travel afar.

Lydia, Gracie and Abigail following

yonder star.

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas.

I thought you said Santa came.

He did.

Look closely at the tree.

A is for Abigail.

Did Santa leave Abigail a key?

And here's one with an L.

Lydia. That's mine.

Read it for Gracie.

Merry Christmas, Abigail Jean.

I know your presents can't be seen.

Follow the clues and you can't miss.

Begin where you sit to practice.

The piano bench.

I sit on the piano bench when I play.

Here we go.

Read it. Daddy.

Read it.

Okay. Further clues are

what you need.

Try and find them.

Where we read.

The book nook!

Yes. Yes.

Great idea babe.

Hopefully the holiday hunt will give us enough time to make

breakfast.

Oh, no. No, no. Not so fast.

What?

Look at the tree again.

There's another key.

Lincoln King, what are you up to?

From the moment I saw you, this king followed your star.

Look deep in the tree to see how special you are.

Oh! Oh!

Lincoln. It's beautiful.

Baby, you are my North star.

This Christmas and every Christmas.

I can't imagine life without you.

I found my present.

Me too. Me too.

You see what Santa brought me?

Our girls are too smart.

So much for time to make breakfast.

Yeah.

♪Orchestra Music

♪Orchestra Music

No! Stop!

Stop! Abigail.

I don't know what is wrong with you today.

Please get it together.

Your father may be the famous Lincoln King, but that holds no

weight with the Chicago Orchestra.

Take five.

You all right?

Sure, sure.

Comes with the territory.

Have you ever met a conductor who's not prickly?

No. Are you all right?

I know what today is.

The anniversary of losing your mom.

Three years.

Well, I'm hosting a dinner Christmas day, if you don't

already have plans.

Sounds good, Beth. I would love to come.

Great.

Went well. Gracie.

How did it go? Doctor King took longer than I expected.

Extracorporeal circulation takes time to repair.

It's delicate work.

But?

But, I believe the patient will make it home for Christmas.

Of course he will.

I have the best surgeon in Massachusetts. I'll see you

tonight? My place?

Uh, you know, um, I'm a little tired.

Maybe another time.

My mom...

But we're still headed to Vermont for Christmas, right?

Holidays are made for skiing.

Yeah.

We're getting a ton of snow today.

I'll be plowing till late.

I'll close up early if I have to.

Did you ask your dad?

Lydia? Lydia?

Did you call your Dad?

Did you ask if he wants me to put up the Christmas lights?

I'm sure he does, Mike.

I'll talk to him today.

Can I use some more of that cream? Yeah.

You've been wearing gloves. My hands are...Alright?

Yeah, fine. I just know I have a busy day ahead.

Christmas is only two weeks away.

Did you call your sisters? They're coming this year.

You know, I'm not the only King sister with a phone, right?

I know because they call whenever they're concerned about

dad.

Babe. I think it would be helpful if you...

Come here in close.

Seriously? Again?

Mhm.

Ooh, there's a good one of us adding it to my story.

Honey.

Look at Abigail.

She has completely forgotten about her family.

Glamorous friends, glamorous parties.

Lydia! You own your own business.

You faithfully watch out for your father.

You're just as great.

You know why they've avoided coming home these last two

years, don't you?

Because one of them has it.

You know I'm right.

I wish you would just ask them or ask your Dad.

Maybe it's some kind of misunderstanding.

I have searched my mother's things since she died.

The star necklace was her most prized possession.

One of my sisters has it, I know it, and I can't ask my Dad

if he knew it was gone, it would break his heart.

Yeah, well, I think the tension between his daughters already

has.

Thanks so much, Mr. King.

There you are.

Have a good day.

I will now!

Welcome to Three Kings Records.

If you're looking to browse, help yourself.

If you need something more specific, let me know.

Lincoln King.

Wow.

That's me. Uh, who are you?

Sean. Sean Markel.

Hey, Sean.

I'm gonna just throw it out there real quick, but I think

you're the greatest. I love your music.

Very kind. Thank you.

I'm here for the holidays, visiting my cousin.

I was with her this morning having breakfast.

I told her, did you know that THE Lincoln King grew up right

here in Rochester, Michigan?

You know what she told me?

Boy, he still lives over here.

He owned the record store right over on Main Street.

Who's your cousin?

Genelle Barclay.

Ah, Genelle.

Know her very well.

She's a music director at the Baptist church, and every

Christmas, she gives the most incredible Christmas cantata.

And the girl can sing.

Wow. Small world.

So you sell records now.

No more performing.

No. Came off the road a couple of years ago, was needed at home

and got it in my mind, if from stay put for a while,

open up this shop.

Figured out if I'm not playing music, at least I can introduce

the good stuff to people.

That's amazing.

You know, I'm a musician myself.

Are you now?

Yeah, I got a small jazz band.

Yeah, a music head.

Maybe. You heard of us?

Harlem Midnight.

I play the bass.

Harlem Midnight?

Yeah.

Ah, come with me.

That Harlem Midnight?

That's us.

Hehe. Very, very good for a couple of young folks.

Yeah.

Um, this may sound presumptuous.

I never minded a good presumption.

Well, I'm gonna be here for the next two weeks.

It'll be an honor to jam and play together sometime.

You play bass, right?

I have a friend named Jimmy who plays drums.

Let me make some phone calls.

Maybe we can jam inside the store.

Customers would love that.

Tell you what. Give me a couple of days and get back with you.

Oh. This is crazy.

Thank you, Mr. King.

Lincoln. Please.

Lincoln.

♪

Silent Night,

Holy night.

All is calm, all is

bright.

Come on, sweetheart, earn your keep.

Round yon virgin

mother and child.

Holy infant.

So tender and mild.

Sleep in Heavenly

peace.

Sleep in heavenly

peace.

Beautiful, sweetheart.

We haven't sung like that since.

I know, I know.

I closed up early.

There's a storm coming in.

You should too, Dad.

The roads might get slick.

You read my mind, baby girl.

I'm about to leave as well.

Well, Mike will be by to plow the driveway.

Oh, no, no, no.

Have him take care of his paying clients.

I'll just cozy on up to some hot chocolate, watch a couple of

movies.

Okay, but call me when you get home.

Just so I know you made it.

Okay. Got it.

Got it. Lydia, I love you, and I appreciate you.

I love you, Dad.

He's been in there a while.

Putting pins on someone's ankle.

Probably take some time.

Spiral fracture.

Is that more serious than a regular one?

I don't know.

I can't believe I'm about to say this.

I wish Gracie was here.

She would know what questions to ask.

Uh, yeah. I called her.

She's on her way.

I would have let her know when I had more information.

You need her here right now.

Abigail's coming to.

Mike!

Your father's out of surgery.

He's going to need a little help getting around the next 8

to 10 weeks, but he'll be good as new.

Thank you.

Thank you so much, doctor.

Dad?

Okay. Try not to blind him.

We need to get you out of this bed as soon as possible.

We don't want any blood clots forming.

How about we let him fully wake up first?

The King sisters.

You had us worried, Dad.

Oh, baby. I'm. I'm alright, sweetheart.

But I'm glad to see you three, though.

Hello. Uh, I'm Jacob Tatum.

Friend of yours, Dad?

No, I was there when your father slipped.

I brought him to the E.R..

Don't tell me you're the one who hit my father with your car,

aren't you?

No. I'm the one that almost hit your father with my car.

It's not his fault.

Not his fault. I could have gone to the crosswalk.

And how fast were you going?

You could have run right over him. And this whole thing could

have been a tragic...

That's why I stayed in Rochester overnight.

To make sure he was okay.

I've been concerned.

Okay. The doctor said that dad's accident was from falling to the

street, not a car.

So thank you for checking in, Jacob.

And thank you for bringing our Dad to the hospital.

We owe you.

Gracie. That's a beautiful name.

Mm mm.

And I'm glad to see you're wide awake, Mr.

King. Please, uh, call me if there's anything more I can do.

Attorney at law.

Now I know why you're here.

Don't worry, Mr.

Tatum, you're safe.

We're not litigious types.

I'm in Michigan for a week.

Thank you.

Okay. He helped Dad.

What's wrong with you?

Mm. I think Jacob threw Gracie off her game.

Now, that's a man, isn't it?

You know, that's what your mom used to say about me.

Mhm. All the time.

Whenever I would leave the house to go play, she would say.

Break a leg, Lincoln.

Now she didn't mean it literally.

But look, I got all my girls here for Christmas.

I'm sure you'll find sheets on your old beds.

Dad's pretty good about that.

Wow. Dad really outdid himself.

Yeah, I think he dial it back with it being just him here.

Well, you guys know where everything is, so I guess I'll

see you guys tomorrow.

Oh my goodness. Look.

Our keys are hanging from the tree.

No.

Were you planning on coming home for Christmas?

Uh, couldn't.

The symphony has a whole schedule of concerts.

Yeah. Me too.

I had stuff to do.

Should we read the clues?

No. We talked to Dad first to see what he had in

mind. We can ask him tomorrow.

Do not touch them.

God. You're bossy.

We need to figure out a way to make this place more wheelchair

accessible. And Dad's record shop.

Christmas is his busiest time of year.

Joy Candles is swamped.

I'll watch Three Kings tomorrow.

What? It can't be that hard.

And Gracie should be available at the hospital.

Yeah, I'll make sure it's wheelchair accessible in here.

Okay. Well, it's been a late night.

Get some sleep.

Night.

Tea?

Uh, no. I'm gonna go to bed.

Lydia said, don't touch them until you talk to Dad tomorrow.

Who died and left her in charge?

Mom.

Mr. Lincoln King, what have you done to yourself?

Genelle, how did you get in here?

Visitations ended.

They put my family out.

Well. You know, they let clergy in 24/7.

You're a musical director.

But they don't know that, do they?

I know that. Hey, I met your your cousin Sean today.

I heard, I heard, I heard, and I heard.

You know, you are his superhero.

Superhero? I guess I'm gonna have to make a cape to go along

with this cast.

How are things with your girls?

Um, I wish I could say things were

great, but being honest, they've grown so far

apart. And I can't figure out why.

You guys have been through a lot.

I know, first time having them all home for Christmas since joy

passed. I didn't know I would have to break a bone to get them

all together.

This is a bit extreme, don't you think?

But you got them here.

Now what?

I'm not sure. You'll figure it out, Mr.

King. It's getting late.

You need to get some rest.

I just wanted to check on you and make sure you were still in

one piece.

From what I heard earlier.

Was in several pieces today.

Yeah, but it will heal.

Quite a lot to heal.

About right now.

I'm praying for you, Mr. King.

All of you.

And if there is anything I can do to help.

Anything at all, please.

Appreciate you.

Genelle.

Oh, and that's clergy to you.

Okay.

Get some rest, Mr. King.

And it wasn't in the rhythm and blues section.

I looked twice. And when I called, I spoke with Mr.

King himself, and he assured me he had a copy.

May I please speak to him?

Uh, he's.

He's unavailable. Just just give me a second.

I'll try and find it for you.

Hey, um, I was wondering if you could...

There's a line. You just have to wait your turn.

Look, if you don't have it, just tell me.

I need it for Christmas, so I'll have to look someplace

else.

No, no, no, if Dad said it is here, it is here.

Okay, so you're one of the Three Kings.

Mhm. I'm Abigail.

What was it you're looking for?

Charles Wright. 103rd Street Band.

Yeah. So beautiful.

It was recorded in 1971.

You've probably never heard of it.

I know where that is?

Follow me. Bingo!

Right here. Mr.

King must have put it aside after you called.

I remember because I was with him the other day.

And who could forget Charles Wright?

Right?

Right.

This is like gold.

That's going to be $34.95.

That's a bargain.

This is priceless music.

Hey, man. Thank you.

You just saved my Christmas.

Ho ho ho!

Merry Christmas.

That sounded a lot better in my head.

I'm Sean.

Hi.

When I heard what happened to your dad, I reached out.

Told him I'd lend a hand at the shop until I leave town.

Hey, what music can I help you with?

Great choice.

Oh, I think they made their soul furniture with bricks.

Things used to be made to last.

But, not so much anymore.

Thanks so much for your help, Jacob. I would have broken my

back trying to do this alone.

Yeah. No sweat.

I was glad when Lydia called, searching for a way to be

useful. Hey, are you sure we did this alright?

Mm. I

think that table might be a little too far to the right.

God forbid we don't follow Gracie's diagram to perfection.

Okay. Careful, careful.

Try not to get.

I got it. Relax.

Mike, can you help Abigail bring Dad in?

What are you doing here?

Friendly neighborhood mover.

Is everything the way you want it?

Just careful.

There you go, boss.

Thank you sir.

Let me help you with this.

Would you take his coat off slowly?

You want to give him a broken arm too?

You want a pillow behind your back, Dad?

No, no. Girls.

I'm fine, thank you, thank you.

I'm fine, thank you.

We have it from here.

I'm sure you have things to do, right?

No no no no. Absolutely not.

He needs to be paid for what he's done.

Service. You know what one of my favorite holiday treats are?

Hot chocolate.

Do you like it?

Who doesn't?

Good.

I'm on it, Dad.

Alright.

No one's touched their keys on the tree, right?

Not until I say so.

We haven't gone near them.

Well, I haven't.

Look, look, everybody take a seat.

Take a seat. I just want to enjoy being home.

Okay. Now

you're a lawyer, right, Jacob?

Uh, yes, sir, I am.

Are you in town for work or family?

Uh, work? Well, honestly, I, um, I'm currently working on the

Flint water case.

I could have guessed you people always find loopholes and ways

to just escape accountability, don't you?

Do you know how many children got sick from that water?

I read the studies. You should be ashamed.

Nearly 30,000 children were affected by a neurotoxin.

Best guess is 1 in 4 Flint children have elevated blood

lead levels. But we're still working on getting them all

screened.

We?

Uh. Yes, sir. I work for the American Civil Liberties

Association. Currently out of the Rhode Island office.

But I still advise on this case.

So, wait, you, uh, you represent the children?

Uh huh.

Oh.

That's why I'm here.

The case is ongoing.

Anything I can do to help these families out?

All I want to be here for them.

Anyway, I was on my way to Flint when, uh.

When you hit my father?

Almost. When I almost hit your father.

So why didn't you tell me?

Can we talk about this later?

Why didn't you tell me?

Really, Mike, I'm so far behind with this shipment of the

candles. With everything going on with my Dad.

No, no. You took this test before your Dad's accident.

You should have told me right away.

I can't. Okay?

I can't stand it.

Every month it's the same thing.

It's too exhausting revisiting it over and over.

I just want to help.

You want to help? Stop asking.

If anything changes, I'll let you know.

What are you doing?

You swear you're telling me the truth? You don't have mom's

necklace.

I don't have mom's necklace.

It's Lydia then.

I knew it.

Well, maybe she would agree to some sort of schedule so we can

share it.

Since dad's been sleeping downstairs in the spare room, I

thought I'd just come up here and double check before I ask

her. Still giving her the benefit of the doubt.

Abs, look, Dad still hasn't removed any of Mom's clothes.

I know, we should probably broach the subject with Dad

while we're here, but, um, I actually, I got to get back to

the store. I left Sean there alone, but maybe we can discuss

it when I'm back.

Wait. Sean is at the store?

Yeah, yeah, he's just been there every day helping me out.

Has he now?

Stop. He is just doing Dad a favor.

He's...He's a big fan.

Sure. If you say so.

Hello, Abigail.

Hi, Jacob.

Come on in.

Okay, thanks.

I'm just heading out.

I just thought I'd drop by and say hi.

I brought some hot chocolates for you and your Dad.

You should have called first.

Well, I didn't have your number.

I'm sorry you came out all this way.

My Dad's taking a nap.

Oh, more hot chocolate for us.

Since you're here now, I do have some pastries.

I love pastries.

Mm.

What's with the keys?

The keys have clues.

Little riddles attached to lead us to our Christmas gifts.

Mm.

It was my mom's thing.

She did it every year until she couldn't.

My mom was...

You see that star?

My dad would tell my sisters and me.

From the moment I met your mother, this king would follow

her star. See what a beautiful life it led me to.

I don't know why my dad hung them this year.

Abigail and I weren't even planning to come home for

Christmas.

Why weren't you coming home?

Honestly, it all started with something as silly as a missing

necklace. And then it just got out of hand.

I'm not really entirely sure why.

Maybe it's time to find out.

What, are you, like, a family expert or something?

Nope. Quite the opposite.

Only child raised by a single working mom.

But like what your parents did for you?

My mother instilled in me a strong sense of belonging, even

if it was just the two of us.

So why aren't you at home with your mom for Christmas?

Because she took a holiday vacation cruise with my Auntie

Cheryl. She actually abandoned me this year.

Oh, man. I've been replaced by fun in the sun.

Sean. I've been searching for Coleman's dark Knight.

Any ideas?

Here you go. Gotcha.

What? I've been looking all over for this.

How did you do that?

I just figured out your Dad's system.

He lays out the records like he's playing jazz.

What looks to be random is actually this very complex

harmony. Dark Night is Coleman's masterpiece.

That's why it's here with the other classics.

It's very intriguing and deep, though.

This store is like it's taking you on a musical journey.

Mhm. Look at you thinking like my Dad.

Oh, doesn't it look like much work is getting done around

here?

Genelle. Genelle is my cousin.

Genelle. This is Abigail, Lincoln King's daughter.

Pleasure to finally meet you.

Yeah. My Dad said that you went to visit him at the hospital.

Thank you. That is so nice of you.

Of course. He's been my mentor for years.

So how's he doing?

Much better. You know, if we'd let him, he'd be out here

running the whole operation.

That sounds about right.

So does music run in the family?

Um, you know, um, playing music isn't everything.

Right. Abigail loves what she's doing.

Yeah. Someone's got to sell the records that ya'll make,

Right? No, of course I didn't mean it that way.

Bloom where you're planted.

Right?

Mhm mhm. No that's me just just blooming.

Well you know Sean was supposed to be here visiting family for

Christmas, but he has been spending so much time in a

record store and I can see why.

You know what? Uh, thank you for visiting, but I think it's time

for you to go. You're a busy woman. Got the cantata, all that

stuff, you know.

Oh, which reminds me, Abigail.

So next week, we start evening rehearsals, so I kind of need

Sean back.

That is, if he can part with you.

I will be there.

Okay, but you gotta go.

I'll be back.

You know, Sean would never boast, but my cousin.

Ooh. He is one of the baddest jazz bass players.

Probably since Mingus.

Now you're taking it too far.

Mhm. She's telling the truth.

I listen to your live album.

I was completely blown away.

Wait, you listen to my album?

It's very nice meeting you, Abigail.

Hope you can make it to the cantata.

I will do my best.

You probably have other plans.

Actually I don't.

Thanks for the pastries.

What are you moonlighting as, Santa Claus?

And, what are those?

Oh, uh.

These are my running gloves.

And no, I'm not moonlighting as Santa Claus.

It's just a lot of the families I'm representing have fallen on

some hard times. And I just wanted to make sure the kids had

some gifts for Christmas.

I'm not supposed to, but I've grown pretty attached to many of

them and their families.

That's really sweet.

I, uh, I guess after I delivered these gifts, I'll be heading

back to Rhode Island tomorrow.

So soon?

I'm having trouble inventing more reasons to stay.

Unless you can think of any.

If you finished all of your business here, I guess not.

Do you want some food?

Uh, yeah, I think I forgot to eat today, but, um, I still have

too much bookkeeping left to do.

Um, I could go get us some tacos from across the street.

Sounds good.

Oh, look at that.

That's like at least 100 soul records.

I'm just saying.

You are crazy.

You know that? Working here for free every day of your holiday

vacation. It's insanity.

My Dad says thank you, by the way, and that you're a godsend.

Well, I'm having fun.

You're not having fun?

I don't know if fun is the word I would use.

No. Well, we should definitely fix that.

Come on. Ah.

I still have so much work left to do.

Wow. Don't tell me you're one of those.

You can't dance.

No moves.

No honey, honey, I got moves.

Let me see.

Only your full attention.

And did I forget to mention your phone would be on

suspension? Relaxing.

I need to spend some time with you.

With you.

Can't wait to get home.

Home feels good when we're alone.

With no distractions.

Distractions. Relaxing with no distractions.

Distractions. No distractions.

Oh.

Slow dance.

It feels good when we're alone with no distractions.

Uh, I'm.

I'm so sorry that this.

Definitely workplace fraternization.

Yeah. Good thing I don't really work here.

Right?

Mm. Yeah, I should, um, I yeah, I

should finish the ledger.

Um, I'm gonna go get the tacos.

Sean, um, why are you doing this?

Like, why are you helping me out like this?

If I'm being honest and I'm always too honest.

To get to your Dad.

Look, I know it's usually the other way around, right?

Guy cozy up with the Dad to get closer with the daughter.

But this daughter in particular, she has a mind of

her own. And if she's gonna like me, it's gonna be her

choice. And her choice only.

Hey, we really need to bring Dad into the current century.

He is still writing in a ledger.

Trust me, I've tried.

Where's Sean? He's still helping out?

Oh, yeah? Yeah, he just popped out to grab us some food.

You should have heard dad play the other day.

He looked so happy behind the keys.

That old thing can't be in tune.

Well. Come on.

Earn your keep. This was mom's favorite.

I pray for peace.

Blessings and honor.

Have a writer's despair.

This is my Christmas prayer.

For those that are angry.

God will bring comfort.

Laughter will rapture there.

This is my Christmas prayer.

Wow. So you're a musician?

You didn't tell him who you are?

Abigail is one of the principal pianists for the Chicago

orchestra. And my Dad says she plays better than he does.

And when he does, he's lying because he's the best to ever do

it. Never mentioned that.

Well, I'm just sometimes happy being just Abigail.

Seasonal record clerk at her dad's record store.

Yeah. You know what?

I'm gonna get going.

I'll leave this here.

What is wrong with you?

I do not need a big sister lecture right now.

I think you do.

No, I don't, Lydia.

Okay, I'm grown now and just back off.

And my day is going to be crazy.

I have a huge shipment going out, but the gift boxes have

been delayed. I'm afraid my online customers won't get their

orders in time.

Well, what do you think of this? One of my best sellers

this year. You know what?

We should take a photo of us with the candle in the

foreground. It'll be perfect.

My customers will eat it up.

I always get a ton of comments when you're in the post.

No.

What?

No, I'm not taking a picture with you.

Why not?

I don't want to pretend anymore, here or on social media.

What's that supposed to mean?

Things are not perfect, Lydia.

They are far, far from perfect.

Look, I understand this stuff has been difficult.

Your Mom, us trying to start a family.

But difficult is not the issue.

Since the day we got married, I knew there would be great times.

I knew there would be hard times. Hard doesn't scare me.

What does scare me is that you've decided to do the hard

stuff alone inside yourself.

I'm not included in on how you're feeling or what you're

needing. I can handle whatever life brings.

Whatever heartache you're, we're experiencing.

But I'm not sure I can handle living alone.

And that's what it's like these days.

You know, we live together, but we're completely

alone.

Someone put this in the wrong rack.

Well, it definitely wasn't me.

No, I think a customer did it by accident.

Here.

Sean.

Sean, please.

Okay. Please don't be upset with me.

You've literally been here for an entire week working side by

side.

Yeah, I know.

And I blabbered on and on about my love for music and my band.

I defended you against Genelle because I thought maybe she's

embarrassed that she didn't accomplish as much as her

father.

Sean.

I reassured you.

For what?

You know, I searched your name on the internet.

And you.

Well, you know, you're actually not...

Doing what I love. And I may not even.

Well, I may have gotten fired.

What? I'm not sure, but I know somebody filling in for me right

now, and they were not too pleased when.

When I left to come home.

Well, I'm sorry to hear that.

I just don't understand why you would lie to me.

No, I didn't lie, Okay.

No, you're right, I.

I sort of lied.

When you talk about your music, you light up, to be honest.

You get the same look that my dad does.

And I have worked so damn hard to get where I am.

And I used to share your love for music, and I couldn't wait

to sit down at that piano.

And now.

Now. It is so cutthroat.

You know, people come to the concert and they listen to the

symphony and they enjoy the music, but they have no idea

what goes on behind the scenes.

Real relationships are rare.

I have one friend.

Sean. One.

And I constantly have to watch my back.

And honestly, for the most part, I'm just so worried about

being technically perfect that I forgot.

How music makes me feel.

Have you tried talking to your Dad about this?

I mean, he probably...

No, no, you can't talk to my Dad.

And you can't tell my sisters because they have their whole

lives figured out.

They have it all just exactly as they want it, and...

Are you guys open?

Yes.

Come on in. What can I help you find?

I know I don't need to tell you that Christmas is one week away.

Mhm. No later than tomorrow or I'll find a new gift box

company. Keep it together.

Joy Candles.

I'm already closed.

Oh. Hi, Genelle.

Come on in. Sorry.

Um, you missed Sean.

He. He already left.

Yeah, I know I spoke with him, which is why I came to see you.

Oh.

What's going on, Abigail?

Uh, it's sort of a long story.

Okay. Okay, well, if you don't want to tell me, then maybe you

can help me. I am having a cantata issue.

Okay.

I have to sing Angels We Have Heard On High, and I cannot find

the right key.

Why do I feel like you are setting me up for something?

But I am still gonna do it.

Can you just go play the piano?

Alright.

Thank you.

Gloria

in excelsis Deo

.

Amazing.

Me? Girl, you can really play.

Thank you.

Sean's not talking to me.

I know. Just

give him a minute.

He'll get over it.

When you came into the shop the other day, you knew I played

piano. Why didn't you say anything?

That's not my story to tell.

I didn't mean to lie to him.

I'm sure.

You know what I mean to do.

And what I end up doing sometimes are two very different

things. I think when Sean found out just how

accomplished you are, he didn't understand why you wouldn't

share such an important part of yourself with him.

But it's not like I'm famous.

Maybe growing up with such a famous dad has not allowed you

to see your own greatness.

Abigail's greatness.

You always knew you were going to sing this in C major.

Haha. A major cantata decision like that left to the last

minute? Oh, no.

I have my own greatness.

I knew back in July.

I have to get to rehearsal.

Okay. Well, Sean is lucky to have a cousin like you.

Yes. He is.

And now he knows another great woman.

I miss you, mom. I miss you.

Here you are. Three Kings record.

Hey, Dad. Uh, sure.

Sean. It's my dad.

He wants to talk to you.

Dad.

Be right back. Hello

, Mr. King.

Sean, please call me Lincoln.

Hey. The reason for my call is to invite you to my home for

dinner.

What's going on?

Your father just invited me over for dinner.

What?

Sean, you still there?

Oh, yeah.

Um. Of course I love to come.

I just have a rehearsal for the cantata.

Oh. That's okay. I already spoke to Genelle, and she agreed to

excuse you from practice tonight.

I came with some promises, though.

The woman drives a hard bargain.

And who's going to cook this dinner?

Well. I'm there.

Wonderful. See you tonight at 7 p.m..

Tonight?

7:00. I'll see you.

Thank you.

And please bring Abigail with you.

The girl works all the time.

So hard. Okay?

Yes, sir.

Good. - Goodbye.

So, is there a menu for this dinner, or are we eating snow?

The caterer came by, dropped off all this food.

Hey. Where's Dad?

In his room, getting ready.

Hey, everybody, put your jacket down there.

Mmmm. Something smells amazing.

Your Pops is playing my Christmas album.

That's crazy.

You're kidding. This is you.

I was just telling Mike.

This is Sean.

Yeah. He's literally minding the store with me.

It's nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Another artist? Huh?

Wow. I am in awe of the talent in this house tonight.

Well, Mike's being modest.

He's a landscape architect.

You should see his work.

It's unbelievable.

During the winter, I plow snow.

Well, I mean, you don't just plow snow.

I mean, you're working with clients. You're drafting

designs. I mean, this past spring, he worked on the

Molesley estate on Grant Street.

Relax, Lydia. We all think Mike's great.

No need to run his PR.

I don't know, I kind of like plowing snow.

What did I do?

Yeah. I got it,

I got it.

Uh, you want to eat some food?

What are you doing here?

I was invited to dinner by your father.

But I thought you.

Nope. Still here.

So are you gonna invite me in or.

Um, yeah.

Let me tell you why I invited you all here for dinner.

I knew you were up to something.

It's time for the keys.

Uh, wouldn't it be better if we do this when we don't have

guests. There's only keys for Gracie, Abigail and me.

No, I think it's the right time.

So let's go ahead and read the first clues.

Okay. Um.

Uh, Santa is coming again this year.

The message he has for you to hear.

So start by looking under the bed

where your father lays his head.

Mine says the same.

Mine, too.

Okay. It's got to be under his bed upstairs.

Never mind what happens next.

It's only Phase one.

Phase one?

The King family looks strong and successful from the outside.

Truth is, we lost our North Star and they.

They need to find their way back to each other again.

I told you not to touch mom's things.

You are not the king of the world Lydia.

Dad's not ready.

I talked to him and he...

Dad's not ready. Or you're not ready?

It isn't. It's unhealthy to leave this whole place like a

shrine.

Look, I'm the one who's still here.

I do everything for Dad, so I think I would know better what

he needs.

Here we go. The agonizing plight of the eldest daughter

and her delinquent sisters.

Mike. Leave them.

But...

I know you love her.

I love them all.

But we need to let them get this out.

It's been weighing them down ever since their mother passed.

That's because you're not facing reality.

What reality are you talking about?

Maybe I should go.

You're falling for my Abigail, aren't you?

I can see it's written all over your face.

Yeah. I never felt like this before.

That makes me happy.

But love is more than just a feeling.

It's understanding the truth about someone and still caring

about them anyway.

You enjoy being the king martyr - Martyr?

Okay. No. I think what Gracie is trying to say.

Don't speak for me, Abigail.

I am saying what I'm saying.

I mean it.

No. Sometimes it is difficult to take your grievances to heart,

Lydia, because your life is so perfect.

That's rich. You two think that my life is perfect?

What are you talking about?

You have everything.

And a wonderful husband on top of it.

I would do anything to have someone as wonderful as Mike.

Well, things aren't always as they appear.

Staying in your home town owning a candle shop, marrying your

high school sweetheart.

Doesn't even come close to the glamorous lives that you two

lead.

Glamorous? I am exhausted.

Okay. Trying to save people's lives.

And when I don't, I have to explain to the ones that love

them that I failed.

And I don't even have time to go meet someone decent.

Look, we have all seen the pictures of doctor.

What's his name? Wilson.

Looks pretty hot and heavy to me.

Yeah. And at least I had to work over Christmas.

What, you were going to go skiing with him instead of

coming home?

Oh, thank you for dinner, sir, but I'm gonna go.

-No.

You don't even have to make an appearance during the holiday,

do you? Huh? Dad's favorite.

The celebrated pianist who followed in his footsteps.

Yeah, well.

Sometimes it's easier to stay away than to break his heart.

What does that mean?

I don't think I love playing the same the same way he does.

You know, I just I can't.

I can't feel it.

Sis. I'm sorry.

Oh, don't suddenly be the big sister again.

We both know you have it.

Have what?

Mom's star necklace.

You think I have mom's necklace?

Please, Lydia. We know it.

Go get them.

She thinks I'm not sure.

What? So was it your gift?

Huh? What do you think that it was yours?

We're staying near dad.

Is it your gift?

Mhm.

Where's Jacob?

He just left.

Okay. Come on.

Jacob. Wait, wait.

Don't be mad. Can we talk about it?

Look, Gracie, I'm not mad.

I. I'm just glad I didn't say the things I planned

on saying tonight.

What were you planning to say?

You should have told me there was someone in your life.

No there isn't.

Okay. He, he. There is, but he isn't someone.

Does he know he isn't someone to you?

Or is this an opinion you've kept to yourself?

Yeah, I'm gonna go.

Okay. I've already outstayed my welcome here in Rochester.

Thank you for dinner.

I'm gonna get going now.

Let her know I'm not gonna leave her hanging.

I'll be at the store tomorrow.

But maybe after that, Mike and Gracie should help out.

Merry Christmas, Mr.

King.

Help me, Lord.

Where are your father? Lays his head.

It brought down the walls of Jericho.

Your next clues are near.

Your next clues are near.

It brought down the walls of Jericho.

It brought down the walls of Jericho.

Your next clues are here.

Oh, you're here early. So are you.

Just. You caught me off guard.

Uh, I'm sorry about last night.

I figure it'll be a busy day.

I'll just go stock the new records.

Sean, I.

I have met someone as wonderful as Mike.

And don't tell him this, but I may have met someone more

wonderful.

I know there are rules.

Okay? But this is an emergency.

I'm not stalking him or anything.

You can just get that out of your head.

I'm a doctor, for heaven's sakes.

I took an oath. See?

Look, it's his coat. Okay?

And it's far too cold for him to be out there without it.

Surely he has a cell phone.

Have you tried calling him directly?

If he would answer my calls, do you think I would be driving

around like a crazy person to every hotel in town?

So we're not the first establishment to experience the

pleasure of your company.

And it's only 8:15 in the morning.

No.

Maybe he doesn't want to be found.

I think I'm in love.

I didn't realize it until now.

I mean, in my defense, he did hit my father with his car, but

he's my someone, and I don't want another.

Do you have a name?

Gracie. A very sorry, Gracie.

I'm very sorry.

It just came out all wrong.

Really? Mike, this is the worst time for this to be happening.

Work is nuts.

My family is nuts.

Our home can't be in chaos too.

I can't handle it.

Lydia, if your life isn't glamorous enough, or if who I am

isn't impressive enough, then maybe you need to end the chaos.

Start a new life.

So I decided to just call him.

Last night.

Yeah. I don't know what's more embarrassing.

The fact that ending it didn't faze either one of us, or the

fact that I was even involved with him in the first place.

Well, we've all been in Situationships. Dating is a

breeding ground for embarrassment.

Thank you. And thank you for coming down for coffee.

Even though it's a rather small state Comparatively, I didn't

know how I was going to search all of Rhode Island to find you.

Well. I'm sure I would have responded to any one of your 18

missed calls.

Oh.

Eventually. Yeah. Letting people process just isn't your thing,

is it?

No.

Mm.

But I have another big one in addition to you letting me buy

this coffee.

Coffee's free.

Part of guest services.

Okay. Um.

You can leave the waiter a big tip, doctor.

Done.

So what's this big ask?

My plane leaves in two hours.

I should...

Will you stay?

I'm not asking you to stay for me.

Um, no, I am.

But, um.

But.

But what?

In order for me to give you the attention that you deserve.

Give us the attention that we deserve.

I need to take care of something first.

So will you stay here in Rochester?

Take care of what?

Three kings were undone.

We used to be unbreakable.

I have a feeling that nothing will be made right until that is

made right.

I have the same feeling.

I need some time.

So will you stay here with me through Christmas?

So that maybe we could see if this is something.

Hotel living ain't so bad.

I was like, kind of like the fact that somebody makes my bed

every day and the coffee ain't half bad.

Don't you think.

It's terrible coffee.

But you. You're the best.

What have you done to me, Gracie King?

I mean, I just haven't been the same since.

Since you hit my father.

Almost.

Hey Abs. Come in.

Hey, uh, is is Lydia here?

Uh, no, she's at her store.

My guess is she'll be there all day and all night.

There was some mishap with the shipping boxes, so she's frantic

to get all the orders out today.

And you're not there helping her?

Uh, I'm not sure.

My help is welcome right now.

I seem to be more in her way than anything.

I get it.

Be right back. Hey.

Lydia here? - No.

Oh, good. You're here.

Who's at Dad's store?

Sean.

You better do right by that, man.

He's a keeper. So where is she?

Candle Joy.

Yeah. There was a big shipment, and, uh, she needs our help.

We better get to it, then.

Lydia doesn't mean it, Mike.

Not a single word.

But she's mad at Mom, and she's mad at us.

You know, we're all just so sad and so mad, and we just don't

know where to put it.

I know, I do know.

All this with you two and then the baby.

Things just got her...

What baby thing?

Merry Christmas, Marilyn Landers of Clifton, New York.

Enjoy your candle.

Hey

Whatever it is, I can't help right now.

Well, we thought we'd help you for a change.

Even superwoman needs a sidekick.

- Or two.

I really appreciate it, but...

I didn't do this right.

This losing Mom.

I'm a doctor. I knew exactly what her diagnosis meant.

But as a daughter, I was shocked at how fast it all

happened. And I didn't prepare any of us.

We didn't have time, did we?

But we did have time to support each other.

There's no excuse for how we've behaved.

You know when you said you didn't have the necklace last

night? I doubled down on my accusation.

But the truth is, I know you would never, ever lie about

that? Because I know who you are.

You're my big sister.

The one who never lets anyone down.

I'm sorry.

Thanks, but I'm just as guilty.

I've been thinking this whole time that one of you took it.

And I've been getting more and more angry with each passing day

because it's like losing.

It was like losing her all over again.

And then you.

I just can't lose anymore.

I'm breaking.

I'm breaking.

Me, too.

I'm already hard to deal with.

But without you two, I am unbearable.

I always feel like I have to be perfect.

Except for when I'm right here with my sisters.

We don't work without each other.

Imagine if the only gift that they brought to the manger was

frankincense. It'd be incomplete.

What even is frankincense?

It's a hard gum like resin that comes from the trunk of a

boswellia tree. What?

I looked it up.

Okay, okay, okay.

Uh, Lydia, we are.

We're ready to work.

Um, tell us what to do.

I have 300 orders I need to fill before my delivery person gets

here at three.

I think we can make it happen.

Oh, well, we can't ruin Janice McMahon's Christmas, can we?

Okay, we got to get these candles out to North Wells,

Pennsylvania, ASAP.

Let's do this.

Okay.

Oh, you know what we need?

Music.

Music.

Bells are ringing.

There's a magic in the air.

Choirs are singing.

Full of joy and happiness.

The stars are bright.

Cheers to packing 287 candles in record time.

Oh, and cheers to discovering that Gracie is perfectly

horrible at something.

Yeah. Who could perform thoracic surgery but can't?

A simple cardboard gift box.

You, apparently.

And cheers to my favorite sisters.

I love you.

Love you. Mhm.

So I have a confession.

Wow. Well, this is turning out to be quite a day, isn't it?

All right. Lay it on us.

I got the clues from under dad's bed.

What do they say?

They led me to three more clues at dad's store.

And what did they say?

I didn't read them.

I...

Was waiting for us. You could just take a look.

Joy candles. How can I help you?

Hey, it's Sean.

Is Abigail there?

Hi. Yeah.

I'll go. I'll go get her.

It's Sean.

What?

You grabbed the phone. Put it to your ear.

Say hello.

Can't be weird. Just be cool.

Be cool. Hello?

Hi, Abigail, it's Sean.

Hey.

I know this is very last minute, but the piano player got sick

from Genelle's cantata tonight, and, um, I was wondering if you

could fill in.

Um,

What did he say?

He wants me to play piano with the cantata tonight.

She'll do it.

Lydia?

Oh, my God, she's so excited.

She's speechless.

Tell them how excited you are.

I am very excited, Sean.

Right. Um.

That's amazing.

You think you could come an hour early so we could go over

some music stuff together?

I'll be there.

Thank you. You're amazing.

I gotta go.

Bye.

Come on. Aby. We gotta get you home to get you in the right

dress.

Oh my God, hurry up.

The clues can wait.

I'll be there in a second.

You know what? There's something I want to do before.

Okay.

If you're up there listening, you already know what I want.

I don't need anything else for Christmas.

They call you Santa.

But I know who you are.

Look at you.

You're the greatest.

You work so hard.

Whatever we need, whatever has to be done.

Mike is always there.

You should meet my wife.

She's the most faithful, giving woman I've ever known.

So, sorry.

So here's my wishlist.

I love you, Lydia King Chavez.

I love every up.

And I love every down, every high and every low.

And I will feel the same way tomorrow and the day after that,

and even the day after that.

I'm so in love with you.

You know I'm grateful.

I need nothing else for Christmas.

We should go on a date tonight.

Let me guess, a cantata?

How'd you know?

Who do you think told Sean where to find Abigail.

And yes, I called your Dad and Jacob's picking him up and

driving him to the community center.

I married the very best.

Where is Dad?

I told Jacob to save him a seat.

Said he joined us in a minute.

Joy to the world.

The Lord is come.

Let earth receive her King.

Let every heart prepare him room.

And heaven and nature sing.

And heaven and nature sing.

And heaven and heaven and nature sing.

Woo hoo!

I am so grateful.

Abigail was willing to do this so last minute.

Brilliant idea to have Sean ask her.

Do you know matchmaking runs in my family?

My hope is that Abigail finds her love for music again.

I heard her playing Lincoln.

She never lost it.

She just has to find the music that moves her.

But how about you?

How are you doing?

My ankle seems to be holding up pretty well.

I'm not talking about your bones.

Now that my girls are back together again.

It feels like Christmas.

Good evening.

We have a surprise for you tonight.

We have the one and only Mr.

Lincoln King in the house.

And with the greatness that is his daughter Abigail on piano,

he would like to share a song.

Please welcome Mr.

Lincoln King.

Sing from your heart.

Abigail. Your mom's favorite.

You know the one.

Do you know Barclay?

Mhm.

I pray for peace,

blessings and honor.

Heaven, writers despair.

This is my Christmas Prayer.

For those that grieve

God would bring comfort.

Laughter will rapture there.

This is my Christmas prayer.

Oh, so let hope feel light.

And hope fill our hearts.

Shine the light through the dark.

All around the world.

Every way.

I will pray.

This Christmas prayer.

See, I pray that love will rule and

reign.

And I pray that time will rid the

pain of this world as we learn to

trust and care.

This is my Christmas.

This is my Christmas.

Prayer.

See I pray that love will rule and

reign. And I pray that time will

rid the pain of this world.

As we learn to trust and

care. This is my Christmas prayer.

This is my Christmas

prayer.

Merry Christmas.

Another. Another one.

Yeah.

Uh. Deck the halls?

I'll follow your lead.

You're coming to Boston after New Year's.

If I can visit.

Would be nice.

No. You are coming right away.

I have a friend, Doctor Finnegan.

She's the finest fertility doctor I know.

I called her this afternoon.

I can't think of anyone who would be a better mother than

you.

Ooh! Hot chocolates.

Ah!

There we are.

Thank you. Sir. Mmm.

Delicious. Thank you.

Um, Dad, I quit the

symphony. I thought I was fired, but that was just a lie

to coerce me. And then I thought, why am I working at a

job where people try to coerce me?

I mean, my Dad was hit by a car... -

Almost...

My dad was just almost hit by a car. And I can't miss a couple

concerts to be by his side?

That's ridiculous.

I am far too valuable and talented to put up with it.

Speak on it, sis.

And then somehow, after I quit, I remembered.

I love music.

I love music.

You taught me more than just how to play the notes, Dad.

You spread the magic too.

Abigail. Whatever you need is fine with me.

I'll promote you from seasonal clerk to full time clerk at the

record store. Whatever makes you happy, Abigail.

I think what would make me happy is to go on the

road with Harlem Midnight.

If you'll allow it, Mr.

King.

It's Lincoln.

You don't have to ask her father.

Abigail has a mind of her own.

But I approve anyway.

Thank you.

We forgot to read the clues in Dad's store.

Oh, why don't I just tell you what the clue said?

Help me up. Three kings

were raised with joy and love.

And she still watches them from above.

You remember who you are.

Just look beneath your mother's star.

Oh.

It was never lost.

I had it. See, before your mother died, she asked to

take her necklace and make them three.

But I refused to give them until you all came home for

Christmas. My joy knew that each of our daughters must

follow her own star.

Because if you do, it'll take you to such a beautiful life

that you can't even imagine.

Thanks, Daddy.

Thank you.

How does it look.

Like it belongs there?

On the most beautiful, smart, maddening neck I've ever

seen.

You're my someone.

You know that?

Almost.

When the days are passing by.

And you don't know what to do.

Say your prayer and close your eyes.

I am here Watching over you.

Loving arms to hold in the night.

So cold.

Never unaware.

Cause I really care.

Wishing you a Merry

Christmas. May all your dreams come

true. Love is the

reason for the season.

Best thing in life made for two.

So from my heart, wishing you a merry

Christmas. Mhm.