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And then I saw the glow of Christmas

just reflected in their faces, and I knew my job was done.

Ah, the true joy of Christmas.

Hey, I'll take a Jack Frost.

Can I have a peppermint twist? Thanks.

Honestly, I don't know how I got here.

Christmas used to be my favorite holiday when I was a kid.

Now that my job is Christmas, you

know, prepping these campaigns 24/7 all year long,

it's like there's only so much holiday

spirit a person can muster.

Too much of a good thing?

Exactly.

This is why I go to the Maldives every year.

It's where I find my Christmas spirit.

Oh, yeah.

Nothing says Christmas like a bungalow on the beach.

Doesn't your family want you home, though?

Oh, they do.

But they don't understand what I need right now.

What I need is a week-long of nothing but sea, sun, and sand.

Are you gonna be texting all through dinner?

I'm sorry, it's work.

As a doctor and as your best friend,

who is a little concerned about you,

I'm gonna prescribe you put your phone down and be present.

OK, let me just send it.

Mm-hmm.

So proud of you.

Oh, thank you.

Cheers.

Merry Christmas.

So, are you still stuck going to Kyle's for Christmas?

You make it sound like it's a punishment.

Well.

I'm actually really looking forward to it.

We're doing Christmas Eve with them.

And then we spend Christmas morning opening

presents with my family.

Ugh, I don't know how you do it, Suma.

Juggling a medical practice, family, Kyle, his mother.

Seriously?

I mean, if you're gonna swipe left on every guy,

what's the point of being on the app?

OK, I'm putting it away.

I just want to make sure you're happy, OK?

I know you want to answer that.

It's my brother.

It's probably his, "Please come home for Christmas," call.

Hey, Connor.

I know you're not calling me to try and convince me

to come home on the one time of the year I

actually get a break from work. - I know.

But this year is different, I promise.

I've already booked my bungalow.

I'm proposing to Sienna on Christmas Eve.

And I want the whole family here when I do it.

Oh, my gosh. Connor!

I'm sorry to mess up your trip.

But if ever there was a reason, right?

What did Mom and Dad say?

They don't know yet.

I want it to be a surprise.

Of course, I had to tell you, otherwise you'd be on an island

somewhere.

Will you come?

Of course. Yeah, yeah.

I'll make it work.

Great.

I love you, Addy.

I love you, too, Connor.

Congratulations.

Oh, I was so close to the Maldives.

What happened?

Oh, my brother's proposing to his girlfriend on Christmas Eve

and he wants me to be there.

When was the last time you went home for Christmas?

Six years ago.

I mean, I pop in every now and then, just not for Christmas.

What?

You've never been to my home town.

"Red Lake Falls, where Christmas is not just a holiday,

it's a way of life."

That's the town motto.

That is actually adorable.

Everyone's great.

It's just, a person can only handle so much Christmas.

Yeah, but you're gonna be with your family.

I'm really happy for my brother, but I don't know.

Things with my dad, they've just sort changed over the years.

OK, so Christmas Eve is in five days.

Connor proposes that night, which

means I should probably stay an extra day

for my dad's charity event.

But by the 26th, I'm on a plane to the Maldives.

Sounds like you got it all planned out.

Have you met me?

Oh!

Hi, Addy.

Hey, Mom.

I'm just coming into town.

There's even more Christmas decorations than I remember.

Well, nothing out of the ordinary.

Really?

Since when do we have a flying reindeer and a Christmas store?

The Christmas store is new.

We've had the reindeer for a few years now.

You just haven't been home for Christmas in a while.

Well, I'm here now.

Yes, you are.

And I'm sure your father will be happy to see you.

What was that?

Nothing.

Are you all right?

I've been so busy I haven't had a chance

to get my car serviced.

I told you a million times.

I know, I know.

I'll be home soon. I love you.

Bye.

Hello?

Oh, hi!

Hi, Mom.

Oh!

Hi, Mom.

You look exhausted.

That's lovely. Thanks, Mom.

Oh, sorry.

Work, work, work.

Where's Dad?

He's still at the office.

But your brother stopped by.

Connor, your sister's home.

There she is.

Hello, Officer.

Aw.

Mmm, hi.

Christmas Eve is in four days, and I've

got cookies to put in the oven.

So you two have a little brother-sister time.

I'll be back in a sec.

I see some things never change.

Yeah.

- I'm so excited. - Come here.

I'll show you something.

OK, take a look at this.

[gasps] Connor, it's beautiful.

You think Sienna will like it?

Oh, yes.

It's perfect.

Thank you for trusting me with your secret.

Oh, well, it's the only way I knew I could

get you home this time of year.

OK.

Plus, you think radio-free Mom could keep this from Sienna?

You make a very good point.

Shh.

Oh, I'm glad you two still have your little secrets.

I don't what--

Speaking of, I found your diaries--

What?

when I was getting the ornaments out of the attic.

I put them on your bed.

I thought you'd have fun reading them.

So I can relive my awkward teenage years?

No, thanks.

You used to love journaling.

Maybe you can find a little bit of that joy

since you're finally home for the holiday.

You're even the guest of honor at your father's

Christmas Day celebration.

Really?

Does Dad know that?

What are you doing?

I'm doing work emails.

I've been in the car for three hours.

I haven't had a chance to sit.

You've been sitting in the car.

Besides, Christmas is upon us.

There's no rest for the weary.

I have a list of things I need you to get me from town.

Thank you.

Oh.

More than a few things, apparently.

Mom, do we really need more poinsettias?

There's a space.

It's every year.

Yeah.

I'd do it myself, but I have my own list of to-dos.

And you-- - Oh, no.

I have to go back.

I'm going to the station, so-- - Oh, really?

- Yeah. - Oh, interesting.

Yeah.

You have to go back to the station?

Really, a lot of important things to do.

Connor!

If you leave now, you can avoid the holiday rush.

All right. Love you, Mom.

Love you.

I'm so glad you're home.

OK, I'm off.

Is that Addison Dean back in Red Lake Falls?

Hi, Dana. I'm so sorry.

I'm just finishing this up.

No, I heard you were coming to town.

But when your mom told us, no one believed it.

And I know you're busy based on your social media,

but I can see--

So sorry.

It's just, it's a work thing.

No, I hear you.

Hey, remember when we used to do the Christmas

pageants together in school? I am in charge of them now.

You know, I love that it brings the whole town together.

Please promise me you'll try to come.

Oh, gosh.

I will do my best.

Right now, I have to go get these flowers for my mom.

Oh, OK. No worries.

Yeah, but I'll see you soon. Bye.

Bye.

Addison Dean!

Mayor Matt.

Welcome home, Addy.

It looks like your dad owes me $10.

What are you talking about?

At last night's town council meeting,

he told me that you were coming home for Christmas,

but he didn't think that you'd go through with it.

Really?

He bet me 10 bucks on it.

Did he?

The gazebo looks wonderful.

It's like straight out of one of those Christmas movies.

That's what I was going for!

It's all part of my Red Lake Falls Christmas Campaign.

Since you're the expert, how about you help

me with my campaign branding?

Oh, you know what?

I have a lot on my plate right now because I--

I want our town to be a year-round Christmas

destination where folks can slow their fast-paced

lives and appreciate the small things.

- But-- - Smile!

Oh.

Oh, yes.

I'm going to post this #Christmasville.

You can make this go viral, right?

I don't think it works that way.

That's great.

Let's catch up later, and I can show you what I have so far.

- OK, perfect. - All right.

Yeah, I'll text you!

Yeah.

Can't wait.

Hi.

Just the poinsettia, please.

Addison Dean?

Dr. Rago.

Hi.

Let me guess.

My mom told you I was in town.

Oh, you know no one can keep a secret here.

Candy cane?

You still keep these in your pocket?

Never leave home without them at the holidays.

Well, those are pretty flowers.

Thank you.

They're for my daughter, Gina.

Oh, how is Gina?

I haven't seen her since we graduated.

She's good.

Well, at least I think she is.

We'll see.

Oh, is everything OK?

Oh, everything's fine.

We had a little argument, something

about cooking lasagna.

And it escalated.

And then we haven't spoken for a while.

You know how stubborn we both can be.

I do.

I'm sorry.

Well, nothing a little Christmas spirit can't heal.

In fact, she agreed to come to Christmas Eve dinner,

where neither one of us will be making lasagna.

Thank goodness.

Well, you know what my mother always says, nothing

a Christmas dinner can't fix.

Knowing your mother, I'm sure she's already given

you a million things to do.

Don't I know it.

Merry Christmas.

Hello?

Is anyone here?

Excuse me.

Yeah.

How can I help you?

I'm looking for Mr. Blakeman, please.

That is me.

Oh, no.

The one that owns the shop.

You can tell him it's Addy.

I wish I could.

Hey.

Hi.

I'm Hunter.

Oh.

You're thinking of my grandfather.

I took over the shop after he died.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

When did this happen?

A few years ago.

How can I help you?

It's my car.

Obviously, it's my car, because I came to an auto shop,

you know?

Can I just show you?

You know, you'd probably get a lot more business if the pumps

outside took credit cards.

Oh.

It's just so weird.

I haven't seen you here before, you know?

Although I haven't been back in a while.

How do you like Red Lake Falls?

It's fine, I guess.

I see you don't have many Christmas decorations.

You know, your grandfather used to love the holidays,

although you probably knew that.

Yeah, it was always really fun growing up.

I mostly just stay to myself now.

Another reason to have a credit card reader on the pump.

You know, so people don't have to come inside.

From what you describe, it could be a motor mount,

it could be a transmission mount.

I really don't know. I have to dig a little deeper.

Can I start it?

Yeah, of course.

Sounds normal. Do you hear it?

Sounds fine to me.

It does.

But the banging noise kind of happens out of the blue.

Please tell me it's safe to drive.

Yeah, you should be fine for now.

You should definitely get it looked at, though.

Unfortunately, I'm swamped right now.

Everybody wants their car back for the holidays.

If you can get it here tomorrow, I can take a look at it

for you.

OK, as long as I'm back in Chicago on the 26th,

because I literally have a ticket to paradise.

Have you ever been to the Maldives?

Just last week.

Really?

No, that was a--

Oh, you're making a joke now.

So do you think you could have it ready by then?

I'm gonna try my best, but no guarantees.

OK.

I'll be here tomorrow.

Hey, Dad. - Oh!

Oh, gosh. Be careful!

Oh, my.

Wow.

Should you really be up on a ladder?

What, you think I'm too old?

Oh, no, no. I didn't mean--

Hey, kiddo.

I have been trimming these trees since you were a little baby,

so I'm just fine.

Don't worry about me. - OK.

Merry Christmas, Addy.

I'm glad you made it in one piece.

Merry Christmas, Dad.

Heard I cost you 10 bucks.

I was just, you know, playing the odds.

But, no, super glad that I lost, because it's great to have

you home for the holidays.

Well, I was thinking maybe we could go for a walk, or--

You know what?

Promised your mother I'd help in the kitchen,

which will be a disaster.

But I'm gonna try.

Connor and Sienna are coming over for dinner.

So anyway, why don't you go get washed up, and then, you know,

we'll catch up later?

Yeah, sure.

OK.

Oh, OK.

The roast was perfect, Mr. Dean.

Thank you, Sienna.

I tried that new recipe you sent me on that app thing.

What?

Since when are you on social media, Dad?

It's been a while.

And maybe if you were here more often, you wouldn't--

Mom, how did you have time to make us so many desserts?

Oh, it was nothing.

I can't remember the last time we

were all together as a family like this at Christmas.

As the head of this family and a duly elected Town

Councilman-- that's important--

I would like to make a toast.

Oh, here we go.

Christmas is a time where we come together

with family and friends.

And this year, it's even more special because of all

the people around this table.

Sienna, you have become like another daughter to me.

I haven't seen Connor smile this much since, I don't know,

I feel like since I bought you the first skateboard.

And Addy, even if it's just for a few days,

I'm really happy you decided to join us this year.

I know this is not some fancy island.

But sometimes it's important to remember where you came from.

Cheers.

Hear, hear.

Thanks, Dad.

Actually, Sienna and I have some big news

that we want to share.

Well, we got us all tickets to this year's Christmas pageant

on Christmas Eve.

Awesome.

We thought it would be really fun to go together.

Yeah, Addy hasn't been in a while.

So we wanted to go as a family.

Oh, that sounds lovely.

Yeah.

And you'll still be here Christmas Eve, won't you, Addy?

Yes, Dad.

I'll be here Christmas Eve.

And I'll be here on Christmas Day.

Nick. Well, I'm joshing.

I'm just joshing. No, no, no.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

This will give me a chance to make sure everyone signs up

for Operation Christmas Smile.

This year, it is all for the veterans.

You know, I was thinking back.

I remember how hard it was to be away from my family

when I served.

Well, we have got vets and families right here in town

with loved ones who are serving overseas right now.

And I just want them to enjoy Christmas

as much as I know we will.

That's beautiful, Mr. Dean.

You know, I actually met Mr. Blakeman's grandson, Hunter.

I met him at the auto shop.

I think he's a vet.

I saw his service ring on him.

I didn't know Mr. Blakeman had died.

Well, life still goes on here when you're not around, Addy.

Anyway, Mr. Blakeman, he was a good man.

Oh, shoot.

OK, the game has already started.

Oh!

I think the Vikings are gonna pull it out this year.

Let's go to the den and figure that out.

Yes.

Oh, I can handle that, honey.

Why don't you go watch the game?

Oh, I don't think I'm wanted in there.

Of course you are.

No, I think I'll just go upstairs and decompress a bit.

Addy, honey, your dad is really happy that you're

home for Christmas, OK?

Just give him a little time.

OK.

Rise and shine, sleepyhead.

I see you found your diaries.

Yeah, I must've fallen asleep.

Oh, you're so lucky to have these memories.

Once they're gone, they're hard to get back.

Oh, look.

It's your Christmas gratitude entry from senior year.

Oh, I'm not grateful for that sweater.

Oh, please.

You're adorable.

"I am so grateful for my family.

Knowing it is my last year living at home

makes me appreciate them even more.

I'm gonna miss Red Lake Falls.

There's no place more joyful and colorful at Christmas."

I wrote that?

Of course you did.

I thought that's why you worked on all

those Christmas campaigns, because you

love the holidays so much.

Yeah, maybe at first.

But now I see it for what it really

is, which is just convincing people to buy things.

OK, nonsense.

We've got a full agenda.

I need you to buy me a tree for the front yard.

There's a space.

Mom, can I please bow out?

I just need one day where I don't have to work

and I don't have to do anything.

It is not work.

It's Christmas.

Now, get up and go, go, go.

Ho, ho, ho, ho.

Just four more days till Christmas.

Have you told Santa your Christmas wish yet?

Remember, the wishes you make this Christmas

will last a lifetime.

Honestly, Santa, sometimes I wish there was no Christmas.

I need a break.

What?

Better get going.

Looks like there's a storm coming.

I could have been on a beach.

Oh, not again.

Do we really need another tree?

Addy, are you OK?

Hi.

Hey.

Yeah, yeah.

I'm-- - All right.

You had an accident. I'm gonna get you out of there.

fine, I think.

Can you stand up?

I don't know.

What happened?

You had an accident.

I don't know if you hit your head or not.

Why do you look so pale?

Pale?

What do you mean?

I look like I always do.

No, you don't.

Nothing does.

- Addy. - Why?

What's happening to me?

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Hey.

Are you OK?

How do you feel?

What happened?

You fainted.

Do you remember getting in a car accident?

Yes.

I remember I hit black ice.

After that, it's a little bit hazy.

Do those-- do those trees look different to you?

No.

They look the same as they always do.

They don't look a little washed out?

Are you sure you're OK?

Maybe I should take you to urgent care, just to be safe.

No, no, no. I'm OK.

I'm OK.

I just, I've never seen it so foggy before.

How did you find me?

Saw the storm rolling in and I'm the only one in town

with a tow truck, so--

Oh.

Those trees really don't look different to you?

Must be the fog.

They took it all down?

Took what down?

The Christmas decorations.

The what?

The garlands and the trees and the candy canes, it's all gone.

Thank you so much for your help.

I'm gonna walk you inside just to make sure you're OK.

No, I'm fine. Thank you.

Oh, hey. Hey.

Yeah?

I'll reach out to you when your car is all fixed.

It's pretty banged up, so it might take a bit.

OK.

Just take it easy, OK?

OK.

I keep calling and pressing redial, redial, redial.

Hit it again.

She's got to be somewhere.

There she is.

Oh, Addy, thank goodness you're home.

Oh, what's going on?

You have been gone all day.

We were calling and you didn't pick up.

Yeah, I got in a car accident.

And I think my phone died.

I knew that knocking sound was serious.

Are you OK?

Do you need to see Dr. Rago?

I'm fine.

And Hunter's-- he towed my car.

And he's gonna fix it.

Where did you go?

I went to get that tree that you asked for.

Honey, why would I ask you to buy me a tree?

For the Christmas decorations, which

you've randomly taken down.

Christmas?

What is that?

Is that another one of your branding campaigns?

Are you guys punking me?

What do you mean, what is Christmas?

It's only your favorite holiday ever.

Oh, don't be silly.

That is Thanksgiving.

Oh, your mother makes an awesome turkey.

OK, you guys.

This whole, I don't remember Christmas, thing,

I know I wasn't very enthusiastic

when I first got here.

But I mean, every joke has a shelf life.

This one has coded.

Honey, we're not joking.

You're starting to worry me.

Are you sure you're feeling all right?

No, I feel fine.

Well, it's just that you are acting a bit strange.

First you show up yesterday out of the blue when, you know,

you rarely come home.

And now you're going on errands we

have never sent you on talking about some made up holiday.

That's--

It's not made up.

It's Christmas.

If you say so.

You don't feel warm.

Is there something you're not telling us?

No, I'm probably just rattled from the accident.

OK.

Well, why don't you go lie down?

I know how busy you are at work.

So a rest will do you good.

OK.

Are you sure you don't remember Christmas?

Christ-mas?

Christmas?

What?

I don't know.

Ah.

Oh.

Oh!

Ugh.

Suma.

Suma's a doctor.

Suma will know what to do.

Oh, just three more days till Christmas.

Have you told Santa your Christmas wish yet?

Oh, you're working. Remember--

Oh, my god. I knew it was a dream.

the wishes you make this Christmas

will last a lifetime.

I knew it was a dream.

ELECTRONIC VOICE (ON PHONE): We're sorry.

Your call cannot be completed as dialed.

OK, you got this, Addy.

You got this.

Oh, good morning, dear.

You slept right through dinner.

Are you feeling better?

You know, I did have some weird dreams.

Dad, why are you eating cereal?

I think it's called breakfast.

I always have cereal for breakfast, you know?

Well, of course you would know that if you

were home more often.

I know you like cereal, Dad.

But it's Christmas week.

You know, Mom always makes those big Christmas breakfasts.

Again with the Christmas.

Mom, where are all the Christmas treats?

You know, like you were baking up a storm the other day.

I don't remember baking anything.

But if you want a cookie, I'll go to the store for you.

What?

Don't you mean that I should go to the store for you?

Don't be silly.

You rest.

I got to go to work.

Bye-bye.

Wait. Wait, Dad.

What do you mean you're going to work?

You always take this week off to prep for the holidays.

If I didn't go to work this week,

who would prepare the end-of-the-year tax reports?

Accounting never rests.

Sweetie, I will be home by 6:00 so we can begin

the New Year's movie marathon!

New Year's movie marathon?

Yes.

Every year, they make like 100 New Year's movies.

And they start airing them in June.

New Year's movies aren't a thing.

Christmas movies are a thing!

Whatever you say, Addy.

Dad, please tell me you're still doing Operation Christmas

Smile, you know, where you're helping the veterans this year?

Enough with the Christmas already, OK?

You know me.

I'm all about charity.

But with the way the economy is right now,

it is enough just taking care of my own family.

That's how business works, Addy.

And I mean, surely, you of all people should know that.

You should see Dr. Rago.

Maybe you bumped your head in the accident.

Hey, Dad.

Wait!

What's with Dad?

He was in a mood.

Connor, someone sane.

Hey, I need your help in here. - What's going on?

I know this is gonna sound crazy.

Go with me.

Mom and Dad suddenly forgot Christmas.

So I need you to tell them it's a real holiday.

OK, you're acting weird and I'm running late,

so I just got to--

Wait.

What about helping Mom and Dad?

They seem fine to me.

You don't remember Christmas either.

What about Sienna?

What about her?

Are you still proposing on Christmas Eve?

Whoa.

What are you talking about?

Connor, this is the whole reason that I am here.

You asked me to come home to help celebrate your proposal.

OK, I don't know what kind of game you're playing.

But you cannot just pop into town every now and again

and cause all this craziness. - No, no, no.

Connor, that's not--

There's not going to be any proposal.

Sienna is great, but things are fine with us the way they are.

Marriage, I-- it's way too much commitment.

Can you tell Dad I returned his tools?

Wait, wait, wait.

One more thing.

Do things look black and white to you?

Everything looks like it always does.

I got to run.

Stay.

Everything seems fine.

All your tests look normal.

Really?

Because everything is still in black and white, even you.

Well, there's nothing wrong with you

medically far as I could tell.

You know, your parents told me how hard you work.

Maybe you just need a little rest and relaxation?

You have no idea.

You know, it's so weird.

I just-- I remember this town being so much more colorful,

you know?

You always did have a vivid imagination.

Never knew what was going on in that head of yours.

I don't know.

Maybe you're right.

Everything ready for your dinner with Gina tonight?

I don't know what you've heard,

but my daughter and I will not be having dinner anytime soon.

Oh, sorry.

Did something happen?

She was supposed to come over for Christmas Eve?

Coming for what?

Until she apologizes, my daughter

is not welcome in my house.

I don't suppose I get a candy cane?

I didn't think so.

What is happening?

Everything is gone.

Hey, you!

Yes, you!

Get out of there.

You need a city permit to be in the gazebo.

This is not your backyard!

Oh, Dana, Dana.

Hey, hey.

Do you know what's going on with Mayor Matt over there?

- How should I know? - Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Please tell me the pageant is still happening.

Pageant, like a beauty pageant?

No, no, no, no.

Like a Christmas pageant, you know, the one that you're

putting on at the school?

You begged me to be there.

Why would I spend my winter vacation putting on a pageant?

No, I work so hard.

I even give up my weekends.

And I barely have enough time for myself.

And now you're saying I should put on some show

with the small break I do get? - No, no, no.

That's not what I--

I am surrounded by children and parents

and teachers all the time needing something from me.

So in the short time off I do get,

I just want to shut out the world

and have some peace and quiet.

And you of all people should understand that, right?

- OK, sorry. - Good.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go clean up my classroom.

Please work.

You worked for Santa this morning.

Hunter?

Hunter?

Hunter, I can see that the light is on in there.

I know you're in there.

Hi.

You read the sign?

Yeah, I've read it.

I can read.

I'm not gonna leave here until you open the door.

Please, it's very important.

I told you your car is gonna take a while.

You notice all the other cars in here

that were here before yours? - Yeah.

But hey, did you notice anything strange when you picked

me up from the accident, because after that, everything changed.

The world lost its color.

People are acting completely bizarre.

And no one remembers Christmas.

No one remembers what?

Look, I got a ton of cars in here right now,

so you're just gonna have to wait.

OK, sorry.

I didn't mean to bother you.

I just-- I really need to get back to Chicago.

Here, it must have fallen off when you were

trying to check out my car.

So then you had to fix the whole thing.

Of course I did.

What else is new?

Hey, hand me the 18, please.

That's amazing.

I'm gonna miss you, Pops.

I'm proud of you, Hunter.

And you'll be back before you know it.

And I'll be here waiting for you.

But until then, I want you to have this.

Your service ring?

It's a Christmas gift.

No, I can't take that.

Yes, you can.

No matter how far away you are, I want you to look at that ring

and know that I am always with you.

I love you, Pops.

I love you too, kid.

I've been looking everywhere for this.

I found it on the floor of my car.

This was my Pops'.

He served in Vietnam.

He raised me after my parents split.

When I deployed to Afghanistan, it was at Christmas time.

Pops gave me this ring so I would

know that he's always with me.

Excuse me.

Did you just remember Christmas?

Yeah.

How did I forget Christmas?

Whoa.

What's going on?

Why is everything in black and white?

So you see it!

Of course I see it.

How could I not see it?

Wait. What happened?

That's what I'm trying to figure out.

Everyone in the whole world lost their color

and no one remembers Christmas.

And you're the only one that's changed back.

- Oh, this is-- - Wait, I don't understand.

Why have you turned to color and I haven't?

I am not OK with this.

Look, I came here to disappear, not

stick out like a sore thumb.

Why do you want to disappear?

Can we just focus on figuring out what happened?

Right, OK.

So did everyone lose their color and then

forget Christmas, or forget Christmas

and then lose their color?

I mean, either way, everyone's lost their joy.

Yes, that's true.

I've started to resent this place.

And I love this shop.

Some of my best memories are-- are fixing cars with my Pops.

But you changed back when you put on his ring.

Wait, so what were you thinking about when that happened?

I was just suddenly flooded with all these great memories

of my Pops, especially the Christmas

when he gave me the ring. - So maybe that's it.

Maybe we just have to get people to remember

the good times they had at Christmas,

and then they'll change back.

It can't be that simple, because you remember Christmas.

If that's all it took, you'd be color, too.

I can't stay like this forever.

I--

Occam's razor.

Huh?

I just-- I just trimmed it this morning.

No.

It's a theory that says all things being equal,

the simplest answer is the best one.

We just need to get people to remember the joy of Christmas.

Let's go. - Sorry, wait, wait.

What do you mean, we?

No, I'm not going out there looking like this.

- Why not? - Hey, hey, hey.

No, no, no. Please, stop.

Stop. Stop.

You don't know me, but I just came back to Red Lake Falls

to get away from people, not to stand out.

What happened to you?

Look, I just need to fix this so I can get back to my old life.

I'm sorry.

I can't help you.

OK, OK.

How hard can this be?

I mean, getting people to remember Christmas,

that's my actual job.

Oh, hello, Sir.

I would love to help you remember Christmas.

What did you wish for when you were a little boy?

Did you ever sit on Santa's lap?

I'm still talking.

OK.

Excuse me.

They say that music jogs the memory.

What was your favorite music carol?

How about, oh,

We wish you a Merry Christmas,

we wish you a Merry Christmas.

What is she doing?

I really don't know.

Excuse me. Is it coming to you?

Is it coming to you? Come here.

Oh, what about "Jingle Bells"?

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

Hey, Addy. Hi.

What's going on? - Oh, Connor.

You're here.

I'm just trying to get people to remember Christmas.

Oh, we're back to that.

All right, hey, move along, folks.

There's nothing to see here.

It's not working.

No one remembers.

It's OK.

We can figure it out.

OK.

Oh, god.

I don't know how to fix this.

All right, let's start by getting you home.

Do you remember "Jingle Bells"?

No.

Oh, it's such a good one.

Addy, thank god you're home.

All my Bridge friends have been calling.

She's OK, Mom.

People have been calling about me?

Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse--

Oh, no.

I'm worried about you.

Wait a second.

Your phone works.

- Of course it does. - Why didn't I think of that?

Mom, can I use this to talk to Suma?

Thank you.

ELECTRONIC VOICE (ON PHONE): We're sorry.

Your call cannot be completed as dialed.

Connor, can I use your phone?

Something's wrong with your phone, Mom.

Whoa.

ELECTRONIC VOICE We're sorry, your call cannot--

None of my calls are going through.

It was working just a minute ago.

Let me--

Did you see Dr. Rago?

I did. OK.

Yeah. And he ran all these tests.

And he said that I was totally fine.

He doesn't know what's happening to me?

What is happening with you?

Honestly, I do not know.

It's just everything feels very empty.

I can't believe I'm saying this.

I think I miss Christmas.

I miss the carols.

I miss the-- the decorations, your excessive amount of trees,

all of it.

Honey, I cannot help you with your Christmas.

But if you want some decorations,

they're up in the attic where we always keep them.

The attic.

You!

I--

No, no, no, no, no, no.

We're all set for the Fourth.

Where are you, Christmas?

Oh.

OK.

What was I thinking with that hair?

What?

Where are my Christmas entries?

Honestly, Santa.

Sometimes I wish there was no Christmas.

The wishes you make this Christmas

will last a lifetime.

Oh, no.

Hunter.

Hunter, are you in there?

Hunter.

Hunter?

Can you open the door?

Come on.

What are you doing?

Listen, I know you want to disappear

for some mysterious reason.

But you are the only person that can help me.

I am not getting involved in this.

So sorry, but you are involved.

And I need you because this is all my fault.

What do you mean, it's all your fault?

I made a wish that Christmas would disappear

and it came true.

I just-- I didn't think how it would impact everybody else.

I'm sorry.

But you're saying that that's the reason

that I forgot Christmas?

Look around.

Nobody remembers Christmas.

It's like it didn't even exist.

Plus, the Santa app that I use for my Christmas

campaign told me. - Come again?

Santa is counting down the days.

And if I don't fix this by the 25th,

Christmas will be gone out of Red Lake Falls forever.

What?

That's crazy, Addy.

Any more crazy than you being in color

while the rest of the town is in black and white?

You have a good point.

OK, and you really think that I can help?

Yeah, I do.

If you let people see you in color,

then they'll know it's real, along with Christmas.

No, not happening.

I am not gonna let people see me like this.

OK.

Well then, if you won't, then I'll just invite people here.

And then they can just see for themselves.

Are you blackmailing me?

Well, I am in black and white, so I'm

just running with what I got.

Hunter, please.

I don't know what else to do.

We only have three days left.

One time.

I'll do it once.

One time, I'm gonna go with you to see if it works.

And if I show myself and nobody changes,

then I'm gonna come back here and I'm

gonna wait this out alone.

If it blows over.

Thank you.

I know what a big deal this is for you.

I don't think you do, but you're welcome.

Wait, so how are we gonna know how to change people back?

Seeing me in color and you remembering Christmas

hasn't changed you back.

I haven't totally figured that part out yet,

but I will by tomorrow.

You're a lifesaver, Hunter.

Let's hope this plan of yours works, yeah?

It has to.

I have a feeling you and I are gonna make a great team.

I'll see you in the morning.

Ho, ho, ho, ho.

Just two more days till Christmas.

Have you told Santa your Christmas wish yet?

Your act's getting real old, Santa.

Remember, the wishes you make this Christmas

will last a lifetime.

Ugh.

Hunter?

You ready?

Not really.

Don't suppose I can say no.

Do I look like someone who's gonna take no for an answer?

What are you wearing?

I'm covering up.

I'm not really ready for the whole town to see me like this.

What's so funny?

You look like a snowball made of black ice.

Look, you're lucky I'm even still here right now.

I had half a mind to run off to my cabin last night

and weather this alone.

I'm glad you stayed.

So what's your big plan here?

I brought a bag of things to help remind people

of their memories because we both know I can't

just sing carols at people.

That's for sure.

Well, you did yesterday.

Got some good gifs.

I think you went viral.

That doesn't help me.

No, it has to be more than that, right?

I mean, when you remembered your grandfather at Christmas,

did you-- did you feel anything specific?

Yeah.

It felt like he finally forgave me.

Why would he have to forgive you?

I let him down.

I enlisted in the Army and I'm proud of my service.

But I saw things over there that I'll never forget,

things nobody should see.

And when I got back, I struggled.

I just didn't know how to be around people.

Pops tried to help me, and I wouldn't let him.

I didn't know how.

It sounds really hard.

It was.

And I couldn't do it.

So one day, I ran off to this cabin that I know of

and I didn't answer his calls.

Then Pops died while I was gone.

I'm so sorry.

He still left me the shop.

You want to know why I keep to myself?

It's just because I'm not so good with people.

I let them down.

Your grandfather knew what you went through.

I'm sure he understood.

When you gave me this ring back,

I thought of Pops at Christmas.

And that was the first time I felt like he forgave me.

Maybe that's it.

Maybe to fix this, we have to help people

heal what's hurting them.

I mean, isn't that what Christmas is about?

It's about forgiveness and love and family.

Look.

I promised you that I would give you one shot at this.

So let's do it.

Get your stuff.

I'm gonna drive.

All right.

Are you gonna be able to drive with all that?

Just tell me where we're going.

Back to high school.

All right.

Final papers on my desk on Monday.

And please, do not forget about office hours Tuesday, Thursday.

There she is.

What?

I can't with that scarf around your face.

Do you want me to help you or not?

OK, sorry.

Focus.

Dana.

Hi.

Addy, hi.

What are you doing here?

And why is your friend bundled up like that?

It's not that cold out today.

I'm gonna get to that in a second.

But first, I just wanted to apologize for the other day.

I did not mean to upset you.

No, it's OK.

I'm sorry.

I always get in this mood this time of year.

You know, you always think about all the things

you didn't accomplish and how much

people still want from you.

So I am looking forward to some peace and quiet

over New Year's break.

You can take all that off.

We have the heat on.

Don't freak out.

Addy, I teach high school.

Nothing freaks me out.

Whoa!

Oh, god.

What happened to you?

I remembered Christmas.

Is that contagious?

No, Ma'am. It's fine.

No, it's more than fine.

This is what we used to look like.

This is what we should look like.

I've never seen anything like it.

But, may I?

Does it rub off?

Huh-uh.

It's beautiful, but I don't understand.

It's because he's filled with the Christmas spirit.

You keep talking about this, this Christmas,

but I don't know what you mean.

Show her what's in the bag.

Christmas used to be your favorite holiday.

You know that pageant I was talking about?

It's real.

And your mom used to do costumes for it.

And now you run it.

And you love that it brought the whole town together.

We could sure use something like that.

Parents have been complaining so much lately.

Yeah, it's because they forgot Christmas.

They've lost their joy.

Do you remember this?

It's a sweater.

Just look closer.

Why would I remember?

Wait, this is my mom's stitching.

I love sewing with Mama.

She used to work nights, so we never really got to spend

a lot of quality time together.

But every December, no matter what, she would set aside

time for just the two of us to sew

the costumes for the pageant.

She was so proud when I learned her stitch.

And I remember thinking, these sweaters

stitched this town together.

This is your sweater from the Christmas pageant.

I remember.

Dana, look at you!

It actually worked.

It's all coming back.

Oh, god, I've been so angry because everyone's

wanted something from me.

But really, they've just been saying that they need me.

They need you and they need their pageant.

Oh, no.

The pageant!

Christmas Eve is tomorrow, and I haven't even

started on the costumes, let alone the sets.

You don't have to do it alone. You can ask for help.

From who?

Like you said, nobody remembers Christmas.

Then you'll show them like we showed you.

You'll help people heal what's hurting inside of them

and find their joy. That is the Christmas spirit.

I will try. Now, go, go, go, go, go.

I can't believe that worked.

I couldn't have done it without you.

You know, to be honest, it felt really good to get

out there and help someone.

Your Pops would be proud.

I think so.

So, look.

If that creepy Santa app of yours is right,

we've got two days to figure this out.

Do you want to try this on your family?

No, not yet.

Gosh, I've caused them so much stress as it is--

I just want to make sure that we're

right, because if we're wrong--

my Dad already doesn't want to spend time with me as it is.

So, who should we do this to next?

I don't know.

You and Dana changed back because Christmas

healed something inside you.

Problem is, I've been gone for so long,

I don't really know anybody anymore.

I wouldn't know how to help them.

I'm sure you know more than you think.

Well, you know how it is.

I left town.

I got so wrapped up in my own life.

And I just lost touch with everyone.

Pops always said when I needed to clear my head I should

go for a walk in the woods.

Fresh air helps you think.

I've got an idea.

I feel like we're wasting time.

Maybe we should head back.

Oh, it's not gonna kill you to relax.

He says, wielding an ax.

We're gonna figure this whole thing out.

I smell the pine.

I missed that.

Do you like Chicago?

I do.

It has everything I want.

My friends are amazing.

My job is exciting.

There's never a dull moment.

Dull moments are underrated.

Sometimes there's nothing better than quiet.

My life is anything but quiet.

I have a million things to do every day.

But when I left Red Lake Falls, I made a promise

that I would make my mark.

And I am.

What do you do?

I work in branding.

Christmas campaigns.

I help shape what people think they want.

How do you know what other people want when you don't even

know what you want yourself?

I know what I want.

Well, you said you work in a job that celebrates

Christmas all year round.

But then the one thing that you wish for is

a world without Christmas.

Says a man who hides from the world in his auto shop.

That's fair.

I'm just saying, it sounds like your life is

very busy like a hamster wheel.

And so you're always running from one thing to the next.

But if you're always rushing to the next moment,

you never really appreciate what you have in that moment.

You don't know me.

I don't.

But I'd like to.

Since I remembered Christmas, I also

remembered I don't have a tree.

What do you think of that one?

It's perfect.

Yeah?

Let's do it.

That's good. - That's good?

Yeah, right there.

Locking it in.

Yeah.

Whoa.

Whoa.

Hey.

Aren't you full of surprises?

I had nothing to do with that.

Hey, I got an idea.

Decorations.

Look at you, all inspired.

You know, I am.

Since you helped me remember Christmas,

I'm really excited to jazz this place up.

Jazz this place up?

Hold, please.

Ah, [hums].

Check this out.

So these were my Pops'.

I grew up looking at these.

Oh, they're beautiful.

And in color.

I think we started something.

Yeah.

I only got four of them, though.

I don't think we're gonna find any more ornaments in town.

It's OK.

Yeah, we can improvise.

We can make ornaments out of these.

What are these used for?

Are these blinkers?

I got more of those in the shop.

Perfect.

My mom and I used to make handmade ornaments

all the time.

All you need is some hot glue and some paint.

You got yourself a fully trimmed tree.

OK, yeah.

It's like popcorn and string.

Exactly.

My mom would always say, you know, that ornaments,

they don't have to be shiny or expensive.

They just have to remind you of good times you cherish.

We even have this little stamp that we put on them,

our initials and the year.

That way, every ornament would tell a family story.

I love that.

Hey, I've got an idea how to change you back.

Really, what?

When Dana and I changed back, it's

because remembering Christmas healed something inside of us,

right?

Now, you said you feel like you've lost

connection with your family.

This kind of ornament seems like a pretty important

memory for you and your mom.

Yeah, you might be onto something.

Do you feel anything?

Nothing.

I'm running out of time.

It's almost Christmas.

We're gonna think of something.

Merry Christmas, Hunter.

Merry Christmas, Addy.

Ho, ho, ho.

Just one more day till Christmas.

Have you told Santa your Christmas wish yet?

Remember, the wishes you make this Christmas

can last a lifetime.

ELECTRONIC VOICE (ON PHONE): We're sorry.

Your call cannot be completed as dialed.

Good morning, sweetheart.

You're early.

Yeah, I couldn't sleep.

Is Dad up yet?

He had an early council meeting.

On Christmas Eve?

Oh, right.

There's no Christmas.

You know I love you, right?

Of course I do.

What kind of question is that?

I don't know.

I've just been feeling so disconnected lately.

And I didn't want you and Dad to feel like I

was taking you for granted.

Oh, you don't have to worry about me.

I'm tougher than that.

What about Dad?

Doesn't seem like he wants to be in the same room with me.

Addy, your father loves you.

You're his little girl.

I just think sometimes he feels like he lost you.

Why?

Because I moved away?

I built a life for myself?

I mean, I couldn't live here forever.

Oh, you made that abundantly clear even as a child.

There were bigger things in store for you.

Just because you move away doesn't mean you forget

about the people who love you.

I haven't forgotten about you.

You and Dad, you don't understand the kind of pressure

that I'm under every day.

How can we if you don't tell us?

Sometimes I think you're embarrassed by us.

I can't remember the last time you invited us to visit.

And when we did, you showed us your office, your apartment.

But you didn't invite us to meet any of your friends.

I was trying to show you the city.

Well, we didn't come to sightsee.

We came to be a part of your life.

And it feels like you don't want that.

I do want that, Mom.

Sometimes I don't realize how I make people feel.

And I'm starting to see that now.

I love you so much.

I love you, too.

I made something for you.

Oh!

Oh, what is it?

Is it a reflector?

Well, sort of.

It's a Christmas ornament.

Everything you've taught me, I've kept with me.

Even our little stamp.

Are those our initials?

Mm-hmm.

This looks so familiar.

OK, Addy.

Now put your initial carefully next to mine.

Oh, that's so good.

Now, see?

They're hugging because no matter where life takes you,

I will always hold you tight, especially on Christmas.

Our Christmas stamp!

I remember Christmas!

Oh, my gosh.

Ah!

Mom, you look beautiful!

Why is everything so dull?

That's a very long story.

OK.

Don't move.

I will be right back.

Did you--

No.

Did you?

No.

Do you think we started something with Dana?

Yeah.

I mean, we told her to spread the Christmas spirit.

And look, the entire town's coming together.

Go, Dana.

It's taking on a life of its own.

Pretty soon, everything's gonna be decorated,

and then everyone will be changed back.

I hope everyone.

I have one day left.

And I still don't know why I haven't changed back.

Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey!

Take that down.

You are defacing city property.

They're just string lights, Mayor.

Relax.

Tonight's Christmas Eve.

Again, with the Christmas.

You guys, I can explain what's going on here.

Stay out of this, Addy. You've done more than enough.

Because of your Christmas nonsense,

half the town is acting crazy, and the other half

is afraid of them.

That's not fair.

I see Addy got to you, too.

She didn't get to me.

She helped me remember the joy of Christmas.

If you could just be open to the possibility--

You are just like my daughter, always so certain you're right.

Oh, my gosh.

That's it.

If you could reconcile things with Gina,

then you could remember Christmas, too.

My issues with my daughter have nothing to do with this.

Pardon me.

It does.

You don't want to lose any more time with your family.

If I could have even one second back with my Pops,

I'd take that in a heartbeat.

I can fix this.

No.

We had an emergency town council meeting this morning.

Your father presided.

Public decorations of any kind are

hereby prohibited indefinitely until further notice.

You can't do that.

What?

When your father saw the chaos you caused in the town

that he loves, I've never seen him so angry.

He wants nothing to do with Christmas or with people

turning weird colors.

Where is he right now?

He went home to find you.

Oh, my god.

My mom's in color. I have to get home.

I never meant for any of this to happen.

Hey, how can I help you?

Just keep everyone calm and keep

spreading the Christmas spirit.

Unbelievable.

Come on, over a fireplace.

Nick, please, just slow down.

No.

This is not up for debate.

What's going on?

I want this stuff out of my house.

OK, Dad.

Let me explain, because Mom-- - No, Addy.

I want things back the way they were.

Yeah, that's what I'm trying to do.

Did you do this to your mother?

No, Nick.

I did this to myself.

I remembered Christmas.

If I hear that word Christmas one more time--

you turned away from me, Sharon.

No.

Just like Addy did, years ago.

Dad, no one's turning away from you.

You can remember, too, if you just try.

I don't have to try anything.

We live a good life here in a town that we love.

Now, I am sorry that it's not good enough for you, Addy.

But you cannot just come home here and blow it all up.

It's not fair.

I never said that you weren't good enough for me, Dad.

I love you.

I am trying to make things right.

You want to make things right?

Well, then help your mother get rid of this mess.

I want everything back the way it was by the time

I get home from work.

Who ever heard of putting a pine tree

in the middle of a living room?

Don't say anything.

I wouldn't even know what to say if I did.

Where's Mom?

She's upstairs taking a nap.

Dad called and told me what happened.

Apparently Mom's in color now?

Yes.

She remembered Christmas.

- Enough with the Christmas. - It's true!

She remembered all the great memories that we had together.

You should she-- - Just stop.

You always have an answer for everything.

But what you don't do is listen.

OK.

I'm listening.

You're hurting people, Addy.

People like Dad.

And you need to stop.

I'm not trying to hurt people, Connor.

But we're running out of time.

You don't understand what we're gonna lose

if Christmas doesn't happen.

I mean, for some people it's the only time of the year

that they get to actually see their loved ones.

And for others, it's a time that they

can just put aside their differences

and celebrate what they do share.

I mean, even for the community, it's

a chance for people to help those that are suffering.

I have spent my entire career trying to sell Christmas.

But I never really knew what it meant until it vanished.

I just-- I don't want you to lose

out on what's important to you.

I know what's important to me.

Maybe you should just go back to Chicago.

You like it better there, anyway.

- Connor. - I got to--

I'm gonna go check on Mom.

Look, your brother just doesn't understand.

But he will.

Don't give up.

I don't know.

Maybe Connor's right.

Ever since I wished Christmas away, everything's ruined.

But it's not.

The Christmas spirit is spreading like wildfire.

People are out there celebrating and having fun

and remembering what's special about the holidays.

Not everyone.

My dad and Connor think I've blown up the family.

And once Christmas comes, they won't change back.

Neither will I.

Not with that attitude.

What am I supposed to do?

Everything I've tried, I've made worse.

Are you kidding me?

The people that you have helped--

I mean, look at this place.

Look at this.

Look at me.

OK.

I want you to come with me right now.

This is all because of you.

Well, it all disappeared because of me, too.

Oh, come on.

You got caught up in your stress and you made a mistake.

We all do that.

Look at how happy they are.

Everyone really does look happy.

Because they are.

Look, I can't speak for all these people,

but because of your wish, I am a better person than I

was before Christmas went away.

Truly, I mean that.

I didn't think that I deserved all of this,

to be a part of this community the way Pops was.

So I stayed in the garage and life passed me by.

And then you came, and you--

you reminded me of what Christmas is all about.

For what it's worth, you've changed me, too.

What if they never remember--

I can't imagine a world without dads Operation Christmas Smile

or Connor proposing to Sienna.

I got you on this, OK?

You're not alone.

Take a deep breath.

Good.

Now tell me, what was the very first thing that brought you

home for Christmas this year?

Connor's engagement.

He wanted me to be there.

He had the ring picked out and everything.

So step one--

help Connor remember his Christmas proposal.

What's going on?

Everyone looks different here, Addy.

Is this another one of your games?

I already told you I don't want this.

And there's nothing more to say.

When you love someone, there's always more to say.

I was wondering when you were gonna turn up, Connor.

I've had this ready for a few days now.

Thought you might be getting cold feet.

Excuse me.

What do you have ready for me?

Your engagement ring, son.

You bought that for Sienna.

You were gonna propose on Christmas Eve at the pageant.

Don't you remember?

Bring some figgy pudding--

oh!

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Are you OK?

I'm fine.

Don't worry about it.

Are you headed to the Christmas pageant?

I haven't seen you at one of these before.

Yeah, I just moved to town with my family.

I don't really know anyone yet.

Oh, well.

Now you do.

Maybe we could sit together.

I would love that.

OK.

All right, let's go.

I met Sienna at the Christmas pageant.

I remember.

And the second she smiled at me, that was it.

I knew she was the one.

Oh, I love Sienna so much.

Addy, I can't believe I forgot.

Your love for her brought you back.

Sorry I didn't believe you.

That's OK.

I wouldn't have believed me, either.

Wait.

Tonight is Christmas Eve.

I'm too late.

Not if I have anything to do with it.

Dana's already starting the pageant.

All you have to do is get Sienna there.

I'll take care of the rest.

She's gonna be surprised to see me in color.

She'll love you no matter what you look like.

Thank you.

Addy, if it wasn't for you, I would have missed

the biggest night of my life.

I should be thanking you.

For what?

For reminding me not to take my family for granted.

I love you.

I love you, too.

What about Mom and Dad?

They have to be there. - I'm gonna get them there.

Don't worry.

All you have to worry about is sweeping Sienna off her feet.

All right.

Hey, Dad.

Addison.

Is your mother home?

No, she actually went to the Christmas pageant

that Dana put together.

And it starts in an hour.

So--

Yeah, I heard that was happening.

Humph.

Even the mayor got on board as of this afternoon.

Mayor Matt remembered Christmas?

And that's supposed to be a good thing?

I am just so sick of all of this.

Well--

You know what?

No.

I'm tired, Addy.

I don't want to fight again.

I don't, either.

I just want to talk.

What's the point?

No one's listening to me.

I'm afraid if we don't talk now, we might lose each other.

OK, well, that was your choice.

You're always too busy to talk to me.

Now this whole Christmas nonsense is just one more thing

getting all your attention.

Dad, please.

Why are you so afraid of remembering Christmas?

Because everything's changing.

I feel like I'm getting left behind.

Why would you think that?

Dad, you lead the town council.

I look different than everyone.

People remember things that I don't.

I just want things to go back to the way they were.

But you can remember, too.

But what if I can't?

Then what?

Then the people that love you will still love you.

You're my dad.

Nothing's gonna change that.

But it has already, Addy.

Things have been changing for a while.

Since you moved to Chicago, I feel like you're worlds away.

But even more than that, sweetie, I don't know where

I fit into your life anymore.

I mean, that's why I joined that crazy app,

just so I could follow your campaigns

and just try to stay connected to you.

Oh, Dad.

Since the second you were born, I've been your dad.

Now I'm feeling like there's no more room for me.

Of course there is.

I know when I am overwhelmed with work, when I am stressed,

I tend to lose sight of things.

Even if we're black and white forever,

I will always be by your side.

I love you, kiddo.

I couldn't be prouder of you.

And I want the world for you.

I never realized how much I would miss my little girl.

I love you, Dad.

I miss you, too.

Hey!

Hi, honey.

I'm so glad you came.

Me, too.

Here, Dad.

Gina, hi. - Hi.

You made it.

Good to see you.

Dad and I just had the best dinner.

I brought over my famous lasagna.

And it was wonderful.

No, it wasn't.

Oh.

It seems like most everyone's changed except us.

We're in this together, OK, Dad?

I just want to thank all of you so much for coming tonight.

As you know, we had to pull this together pretty last-minute.

But none of it could have happened

without all of you coming together and pitching in.

And that's what Christmas is all about, right?

So give yourselves a very, very big round of applause.

You all deserve it so much.

Now, before we begin the pageant in the spirit

of the magic of Christmas, we have something special

in store for you.

Connor Dean, can you come up to the stage, please?

What's happening?

You'll see.

Hi.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Thank you for indulging me.

You see, I met the love of my life

at this very pageant years ago.

Sienna, will you join me up here?

Come on.

Is he doing what I think he's doing?

I hope he's doing what you think he's doing.

If you would have told me back then that the woman I met

that night would make me happier than I

ever could have imagined--

because the second I saw you, I couldn't

imagine my life without you.

He's doing it.

He's doing it!

Mom, inner voice.

I haven't done it yet.

Oh, my gosh.

Sorry.

I hope that you remember that night as well as I do, because

on this Christmas Eve, the only present

I want is to be with you.

Will you marry me?

I remember.

Yes, of course I'll marry you!

Dad, what's wrong?

It's a good thing.

No, I know it's a great thing.

I'm thrilled for Connor.

I'm just thinking that, if watching my own son propose

to the woman of his dreams can't make me change,

I don't know what will.

That's fine.

Excuse me.

Is that Mr. Blakeman's grandson?

Yeah, that's Hunter.

He's cute.

Is he single?

Mom, shh.

Is this thing--

Yeah, that's on.

Oh.

Ow.

Sorry about that.

Hi, I'm Hunter.

I run the auto shop.

You all probably know me as the guy from the gas

station, which is fair.

I haven't been the most outgoing person.

I'm working on that because the last couple of days,

I've really learned how special it

is to be a part of this town, the way

Nick Dean has always been.

Now, I don't think there is a single person in Red Lake

Falls that doesn't have a story about how Nick has helped them.

And believe me, I know that because I

ran around all afternoon talking to all of you.

According to Addy, Nick has always celebrated the holidays

by helping others through his charity,

Operation Christmas Smile.

Operation Christmas Smile?

Do you remember?

It's so familiar.

This year, when we all forgot Christmas and donations

were low, it was looking like the veterans' families

that Nick had planned to help, they weren't going to have

much to celebrate, until you all stepped up and you rallied

and you supported our friend Nick for all

of his years of service.

All right, kids.

Bring it in.

Nick, would you please stand up so that we can all acknowledge

you and celebrate you for all that you've

given to our community?

Come on.

Welcome back.

Welcome to the family, Sienna.

Well, you know what this means.

We have an extra set of hands to help out at the charity event

tomorrow.

I would be honored, Mr. Dean.

I would be honored if you called me Dad.

Oh, excuse me.

One sec.

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.

It's Christmas Eve.

Have you told Santa your Christmas wish yet?

Honestly, Santa, I wish I knew why everyone else was in color

and I'm in black and white still.

Remember, the wishes you make this Christmas

will last a lifetime.

That's what I'm afraid of.

Creepy Santa app again?

Yeah.

Story of my Christmas.

Maybe I can add a little more joy to your night.

Come on.

I meant what I said earlier about you

making me a better person than I was before I forgot Christmas.

You changed Operation Smile all on your own.

No, no, no.

I mean, not that.

After Pops died and I just gave up on all of this,

I gave up on Christmas.

But you came and you reminded me what it was all about,

about being part of a community and helping people

that you love.

And so now, I get to help you.

What?

Thanks to Pops, the one thing--

the one thing-- that I've always been good at is fixing cars.

And so, yours is fixed.

It's parked out front.

You helped save the charity and you fixed my car?

I'm a man of many talents.

I wish you could change me back to color.

Please tell me you don't think I'm

gonna stay like this forever.

I wish I could tell you that.

But Addy, no matter what you look like,

you'll always be beautiful to me.

Wonderful speech, Hunter.

And I am so glad the way things turned out in the end.

It's like one of those Christmas movies.

This is the perfect story for my Red Lake

Falls Christmas Capital Blog.

Now we just need someone to fall in love and kiss.

I really thought that would work.

Wait, what?

Addy, it doesn't matter.

I did everything right.

I helped everybody solve their problems.

And I still didn't change back to color.

No, Addy, look at everything you've done.

Everybody remembers Christmas now.

No, not everyone. Not everyone.

Not me!

Gosh, I even kissed you, and I still didn't change.

Wait, what?

Is that-- that's why you kissed me?

Yes!

No!

I don't know.

OK.

Well, when you figure it out, just let me know.

What do you want from me?

I am running out of time.

I can't do this right now.

OK, I just have to get to Chicago,

and then everything will make sense once I'm home.

See ya, Red Lake Falls.

What?

No, no, no, no, no.

No, no.

I have to get out of here.

You got to be kidding me.

Why can't I leave?

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.

It's Christmas Eve.

I have had just about enough of you, Santa!

Your mom tells me you hardly said a word since you got home.

I'm-- I just need a minute. I'm fine.

Well, you don't sound fine.

You have a couple of minutes for your dear old dad?

Yeah.

Hmm.

This has certainly been one of our more unique Christmases

that we've had in a while.

Dad, I'm so sorry that I started all of this chaos.

If I hadn't wished away Christmas--

this is all my fault.

Oh, no.

Nothing, honey, is ever one person's

fault. Everyone plays a part.

I mean, little by little, people have

been losing their Christmas joy all on their own.

I'm scared, Dad.

Christmas is tomorrow.

I don't want to be like this anymore.

But I don't know what to do.

Well, I have never known you to give up.

Well, what am I supposed to do?

I've tried everything.

I have tried solving people's problems,

spreading the Christmas joy.

I even kissed Hunter like I'm supposed

to do at the end of those Christmas movies,

and that didn't--

why are you laughing?

Because, sweetie, you've always done everything

because you thought you were supposed to, because it

would help you succeed.

Well, yeah.

I'm an adult, Dad.

I have responsibilities.

Yes, and being an adult isn't just about accomplishing things

and then setting new goals, because sometimes,

speeding through life is a way of keeping

people at arm's distance because they can never catch up.

My life can be so overwhelming, Dad.

I mean, there's days that I wake up

and I don't even like the person that I've become.

Well, then, change it.

Oh, Addy.

You're a good person.

And I always knew you would do great things.

I mean, look at all the people in town that you've helped.

Now, you need to help yourself.

I don't know how.

Start by asking yourself, are you living

the life that you want to?

Or are you living the life you think you're supposed to?

I mean, take Hunter for example.

Did you really kiss him because you thought it

would change you back to color?

Or is there a chance that, just maybe, you care about him?

Do I have feelings for Hunter?

Yes, I do.

Yeah, I kissed him because I thought it would turn me back.

So you weren't honest with Hunter, or with yourself.

Open your heart, sweetie.

Let him in.

But after the way I treated him,

I mean, he'll probably never want to see me again.

Oh, come on.

Give yourself more credit than that.

You are not easy to shake.

Talk to Hunter at the charity event.

What if it's too late?

Doesn't matter.

We're gonna love you no matter what.

For now, forever, for always.

As they say, it's not over till it's over.

You've still got Christmas.

Thank you for your service.

More blueberries?

Ah, thank you, kiddo.

What was that for?

For being my dad.

I've missed you.

I've missed you, too.

And I'm so glad you're here to share this.

Look at the smiles you have put on all these people's faces.

This is all you, Dad.

I have been gone so long, I forgot how

happy this town makes me feel.

Oh, I have missed that smile.

I hope I get to see it more often.

You will.

I promise.

Thank you for your service.

Smashing success, as always!

Thank you.

Any sign of him?

No, not yet.

But it's still early.

Have a little faith.

Thanks for helping with the stuffing.

It was like old times.

Oh, Mom.

It was so fun.

We need to do it more often.

Hey, when you come to Chicago, would

you meet my best friend, Suma?

Oh, I would love to.

I am starving.

This smells so--

Slow your reindeer, Santa Claus.

I'll put the food out soon.

Have you seen him?

I wouldn't give up hope.

It's no use.

I mean, after the way I treated him last night,

he's probably back in his auto shop just

shutting the world away again.

You may be a good kisser,

but you don't have that much power over me.

You came.

Yeah.

Of course I came.

Think I would miss Operation Christmas Smile after I helped

pull the whole thing together?

Hey, can we talk privately for a moment?

Yeah.

Oh, my gosh.

I thought you might want this back.

It was on the street outside of my shop.

What? How did you know it was mine?

So, I made a wish that you would come back to me.

And I guess the Santa app on there made it happen.

You saw it, too?

No, I'm joking.

It's still dead.

Your initials are on the case.

Kind of tipped me off.

I did make a wish that you would come back, though.

Hunter, I'm so sorry for what I said.

I should never have run off like that.

You know, I've kissed a couple of women in my day.

But I've never actually had the kiss scare someone out of town.

No, your kiss didn't scare me away.

Your kiss was great.

Your kiss was really great.

Your kiss was like, wow, great.

I just-- I got in my own way again.

I was so focused on getting things back to the way

they were that I didn't stop to appreciate

what was right in front of me.

Thank you for saying that.

I appreciate that.

I appreciate you.

Hey, if I haven't totally freaked you out

in all of my black and white neurotic glory,

I have another Christmas wish.

OK.

What do you got?

I'd like to kiss you for the right reasons this time.

You twisted my arm.

Where are you, Christmas?

Why can't I find you?

Wow.

Yeah, it was pretty great.

No.

I mean, yes.

No, it was a perfect kiss.

Addy.

What?

You're back.

I'm--

I'm back.

I'm back!

You are beautiful, whatever color you are.

Whoa.

Ho, ho, ho.

- Is that you? - That's me.

Merry Christmas, Addy.

I'm so glad you got your wish.

Santa, are you talking to me?

Make this one last a lifetime.

Oh, my.

Is everything OK?

I feel you, Christmas.

Yeah.

I just think I've had enough of this phone

to last me a lifetime.

I'd like to be right here with you.

I know I've found you.

You'll never fade away.

The joy of Christmas--

What's so funny?

I need to get out more.

I've never even really been to Chicago.

Really?

You know, I know someone who could show you around.

Fills each and every heart.

Fill your heart with love.