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Howdy, cowboys and cowgirls. Merry Christmas to y 'all.

It's a balmy 32 degrees here in Nashville, the country music capital of

world.

I don't know about this. Your New Year's resolution. Time to get back on the

saddle. Out with the old, in with the new. Yeah, but it's not New Year's yet.

That's right, Delia. It's Christmas Eve. And I, for one, am not letting you sit

at home all by yourself watching. It's a wonderful life for the umpteenth time.

You know, Donna Rita, it's so easy. That's not real life. Well, my life's

real. And I am freezing.

Well, then let's get inside.

I can't. Delia, you promised.

I am only in town for one week. Why did you have to pick here? Because this

place is going to be hopping tonight. Hang in there.

You'll be fine.

Time to move on, Delia.

All right.

You're right, it's time.

Right after you.

It looks like it's going to be a sellout.

The eye candy ain't too shabby either.

Woo -hoo!

I will never forgive you for this.

Delia, it's been 20 years.

How long can you punish yourself and Jake?

Forever.

Delia! Don't run! Wait up, girl! I'm sorry.

Not more than me. Wait, don't run!

Delia!

Just talk to me.

It's too late.

Delia, wait!

Delia! You can't run from your past, Delia.

If it was only up to you to change.

What's happening to me?

I hope you had a colorful life, because you sure had a colorful death.

You mean I'm... Mm -hmm.

You know, it's not exactly what I expected.

Really? Yeah.

Who are you? What are you, Clarence, here to earn your wings?

Something like that. My name's not Clarence, it's Smith.

And I am here to help you.

So what happens now?

You show me what the world would have been like without me?

Don't bother. I already know.

Everyone would have been a lot better off.

I wouldn't accept that so fast.

Let me guess. The ghost of Christmas past.

More like the ghost of Christmas future.

Judge Othniel.

It's coming to decide your fate.

Oh, well.

Take me now, Judge.

Let's get it over with.

So long as I don't have to live through another year of screechy carols and

rancid eggnog.

Oh, Miss Harmony.

It's a shame that you've lost your faith in Christmas. You know, it wasn't

always that way, was it?

There was a time when you believed in Christmas.

Christmas died with Amanda.

Who's Amanda?

So innocent.

Amanda was my sister.

We were fraternal twins.

We started singing together on Christmas Eve.

Wait a minute.

Delia and Amanda Harmony.

As in the Harmony sisters?

Oh, man.

Do you know how many people have your albums?

Yeah, enough so that my parents have their den decorated in platinum. What

happened to you guys? Why'd you stop singing?

My sister... My sister...

I had bought myself a new motorcycle for Christmas that year and she got on it.

She tore out of there.

I promised her I'd stay away from Jake, our drummer.

I gave her my word and I broke my promise.

What am I doing?

I killed her.

But it was an accident.

Right? I mean, your sister chose that road with her own free will. Look,

Clarence, I know you're just trying to help her make things easier, but you

no idea how hard it's been living without her.

Well, neither do you.

When Amanda died, you stopped living.

Your grief turned you into a disaffected person. You stopped sharing your heart

and soul.

And in the process,

You hurt the people in your life who loved you the most.

Your family, your friends, your devoted fans who appreciated

your God -given gift for singing.

But I... I didn't feel like I had any heart or soul left to share.

Yes, she does.

Judge, maybe it'll be different this time around.

This time around?

Wait a minute. Are you telling me that I could live my life over again?

Please, Your Honor.

The chance to go back and save Amanda, it wouldn't just be for me and my

It would be for the world.

Amanda had a voice like an angel.

A heart like... Well, I don't have to tell you.

If I was the guts and glory, Amanda was the heart and soul of our...

to my ears.

Delia Harmony, you will have three days, and three days only, to stop the

accident that led to your sister's death.

And in doing so, restore your once flourishing Christmas spirit and

true meaning of family.

You will go back with all your memories intact. No one will recognize you.

You are a free agent in the universe.

Go with the blessing of God Almighty and His call.

I'm a cowboy.

And a photographer for Tumbleweed, country music scene magazine.

That's us.

That's our bus.

Woo -hoo!

Sure feels good to be home.

Hope y 'all missed us on the awful. Tried to tell us to sleep each and every

night.

Me?

I'm just 20 years old.

And there's my sister.

And Jake.

Amanda? Yes.

She won't recognize you.

Oh, you're the reporter.

What? Oh, uh, yes.

I'm, uh, Dana Rudolph.

Tumbleweed magazine.

Oh, and this is my photographer.

Clarence. Clarence Smith, Jr.

Hi.

Yeah, Delia said that you're going to be following us around for a bit.

She's the one you probably want to talk to.

No, actually, I want to talk to you.

Oh.

You look like you've just seen a ghost.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm just such a big fan.

You know, I mean, the Harmony twins. Well, for the record, I'm older by a

forty. I thought it was a minute thirty -three.

How did you... I have my sources.

Amanda?

Hi, Mama.

We got in an hour early.

I didn't have time to do my hair. I hope you're hungry, darling. I got Christmas

cookies baking in the oven. Oh, I always have room for those.

Merry Christmas, Miss Harmony. Merry Christmas to you, Jake.

Hope you kept a good eye on my girls.

Sure did.

Kept them away from all the bad boys.

Calling the kettle black.

Oh, here you go.

Well, there's my little ham.

Ham and cheese!

Oh, hi, Mama!

Where's Daddy?

Always inside, avoiding the crowd.

Oh, he is busy.

I'll get that old coot out here.

Oh, you bet, Mama.

Oh, look at you, a woman of the world. A big shot.

Hi, Daddy.

Amanda, I didn't even see you there. Come give your daddy a hug.

Look at Amanda.

She's always waiting her turn, always standing behind me.

Hey, Shutterbug, how about one for the folks, huh?

Right.

Amanda Presley painted when I got it.

I still think about her every day.

It's okay, Delia.

I'll save her.

You're going to be home for Christmas.

It's a promise you've got to keep.

One's cookie.

Ma 'am?

Nothing.

Come on, have a cookie. Slaved all day.

Here you go.

You don't get none. You're too cute.

Ma 'am?

Not that one.

That's why I want it.

I'm going to have to put a bib on you.

Bib? Then I'll be your baby.

Looks like Amanda likes Jake.

Amanda?

No, she's shy as a bird.

Hey, Loretta.

How you doing?

Merry Christmas, everybody. You going to have a good time or what?

All right, here's the life of the party. Let's get this thing rolling.

Hey, everybody, this here is Dana Rudolph. and Mr. Clarence Smith, Jr.

here from Tumbleweed Magazine. Going to follow us around for a few days.

So just act natural.

What, like this?

Come on.

That's reassuring.

Party's starting.

This is when it happened.

You mean in the accident?

Yeah.

During the party, Jake wanted to sneak out, and I followed him.

Took out mistletoe.

I laughed.

I mean, I thought he was kidding at first, you know?

I thought he wasn't.

No.

He kissed me.

Amanda saw, and it just ruined everything.

So Amanda wasn't ready for you to fall in love with Jake?

She was in love with him.

I know that now.

But at the time, all I could see was Jake. I was just playing with fire.

They're gone.

I've got to stop them.

Where are you going?

Well, if I stop them, there's no kiss, there's no involvement, there's no

accident, right?

You really think you can keep them apart?

My sister's life depends on it.

Come on. What?

Just tell me.

Nope.

What have you got for me?

That mistletoe looks tired.

Oh, it looks pretty perky to me.

Nah.

I bet it's worn out from all the girls it's been twirled over.

Nah.

It's been waiting.

For what?

For you to grow up.

Hey!

Hey, you can't use that!

I'll tell you what. Let's go someplace private, and you can convince me.

What just happened there?

You ever hear the saying, all's fair in love and war?

Yeah.

You got a war on your hands.

He did what?

The mistletoe.

You know, the mistletoe thing.

He did the mistletoe thing. Yeah, with you.

Yeah.

Well, I'm not that bad.

No, and not.

You're cute as a button. I thought that as soon as I met you.

I thought, Delia, I hope I look like her when I'm old.

Well, hopefully you're going to look a lot better than I do because you're

to be a lot wiser than I was.

Stay away from Jake the snake.

The guy will come on to me, he'll come on to a garden home.

How'd it go?

What did I do?

You're my angel of mercy. I just wanted to show my appreciation.

So it's mission accomplished?

I now feel like a fool thanks to me. I'd just as soon step on a bug as look at

Jake Conner.

So you're happy?

If I was a dog, I'd be wagging my tail.

Trust me, trust me. I got it all under control. There is nothing that Jake

say or do now to change my mind.

I know me.

Hey, come on.

I haven't had any fun in 20 years.

Do angels dance?

Come on.

Maybe.

you gone off to?

He's heading back into the party.

Now, um, where were we?

Nowhere. Wait.

Who killed your dog?

You did, Jake.

You've always been a lady killer. I forgot.

Now I've been reminded.

What did that lady tell you?

Because whatever it was that could change you this much, it ain't true.

You know, Jake, Amanda and I used to make a list of all the good guys.

The ones who were marriageable material.

You never made that list.

Buck dancing?

I was just trying to get the gum off my boots.

Let's go.

What are you afraid of?

Nothing.

I got no business with Jake Connery.

I think you do.

The unfinished kind.

Come over here.

What you so afraid of?

How come you find it so hard to talk to my face?

Seems like you did a pretty good job behind my back.

That was nice.

Who wrote it?

I did.

I didn't know you wrote music.

You don't know me at all.

So what kind of mischief are you up to here?

You don't know me.

But I do know you.

No, I don't think you're a bad man.

Just a careless one.

You play with women like you play with that guitar.

A lot of fun while you're strumming, but then you put it back in the case and

move on to the next instrument.

Well, you can't do that with Delia and Amanda.

If you come between them, they're only half a person, and they are more

important than you are.

Do you understand me, Jake?

Where did you lose your faith?

I can't come between them.

Even if I did, how do you know that Delia wouldn't be twice the woman she is

now?

I've known her since before she had teeth.

I've loved her even longer.

Love is a strong word.

Yeah, it is.

Delia's a strong person.

Her love is like a force of nature.

She loves life.

Not just the same old, same old kind of life most folks live but are afraid to

sink their teeth into, but living, you know.

She's strong, Miss Rudolph.

And that's why I admire her.

But I love her because she's soft.

In the heart.

And I've had this guitar my whole life.

I don't just put it away in a case.

I let it beside my bed when I'm asleep.

It used to be my daddy's.

She'll have me.

Delia will be my wife one day. And you can put that in your pocket and take it

to the bank.

I may be saving my sister's life, but I'm losing the only man that I ever

You didn't sleep all night.

Are you going to tell me what's wrong, or should I keep pretending not to

notice?

Okay, let me take a wild guess.

This wouldn't have anything to do with when we all played spin the bottle now,

would it?

Yep, it was right in there.

You had to kiss Jake Connick.

You jumped back so fast, I swear you thought he had the cutie.

But it's different now, isn't it?

How far has it gone?

Far enough to sting when you rip off the band -aid.

Oh, ideally.

Don't worry about it.

No, baby, it's still just a scratch.

Well, I am worried about you. Well, don't be.

You and me are the Harmony sisters, okay? There's nothing in there about

Connor for Miles. As far as I'm concerned, he tries anything else, ever

he's out of the band.

Promise me?

I promise.

Good to be alive.

10 a .m. rooster, man.

This is one of your morning firsts.

Just in a good mood.

Giving the Christmas spirit, my friend.

Well, save it till noon and give all musicians a bad night.

With a stupid grin on your face.

Up, man.

Hey.

What did you do to Delia, Jake?

She cried herself to sleep.

Why don't you ask her? I'm asking you.

I don't want my sister being hurt. I wouldn't hurt her.

Well, obviously you already have.

I mean, now we've got to go in there and rehearse with everything feeling all

weird.

This is why Delia and I made a promise never to get involved with members of

band.

Members of the band?

I thought I was a friend.

Then act like one, Jake.

Hey, guys, get my own gear.

Okay, good thing.

Looks like Amanda can handle herself a little better than you thought.

That's never happened before.

You weren't here before.

Listen, Delia, I may be completely out of line, but it seems to me...

You and Jake love each other.

That's worth saving.

How can that matter? I came back here to save Amanda's life.

You also came back to restore your spirit and to see things clearly.

Remember what Othniel said. Discover the true meaning of love and family.

So I have to choose between my sister's life and the man I love?

It's an impossible choice.

You've been out running around playing just a little bit.

Guess you thought by now that I'd be getting you through it.

You tell me never again, just give me one more try.

Like a fool, I believe in life.

You've been out running around playing again.

You've been out running around, playing again.

Oh, oh, oh, yeah, you've been out running around, playing again.

Okay, that was a train wreck. Let's take it from the top.

Jake, you ready?

Sometimes someone with more experience can help.

She never did this before.

Before what?

Me?

Do you want me to quit?

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

Before I fell for Delia?

Yeah, that's right.

Yeah, well, what does Delia want? Or doesn't that really matter? Delia feels

same as me.

I'm gonna pack up my stuff.

Delia?

That song gets me every time.

I'll be okay.

No, you won't.

You know, I was in love once.

But I let him go because I felt guilty.

But after years of being alone, I can honestly tell you that love is a gift.

Sometimes it's messy and it's complicated, but it makes life worth

So what's your advice?

You were the one that warned me about Jake.

If you honestly care about Jake, then don't listen to me.

Listen to your heart.

But I promised my sister.

You've always shared everything with your sister.

biggest thing that's ever happened to you. You're in love.

And you're keeping it from her.

Tell her.

Let her know how you feel.

Before it's too late.

For both of you.

Amanda? Jake.

I just came by to say I'm sorry for whatever I did to make

you unhappy.

Things have gotten complicated and you don't need that.

You got a great future ahead of you.

And I'm not gonna mess that up.

What if I want you to?

Are you ready to risk problems with your sister?

I don't know.

I've got another offer.

I get to be an upfront man.

I'm thinking of taking it.

You're leaving Harmony?

Don't you think it'd be best?

But I can't imagine life without you.

Friends? Forever.

Are you ready?

Amanda, this isn't what it looks like. Well, then what is it?

Amanda, I just came by to tell Delia I'm leaving.

What if I don't want you to?

You said nothing was going on between the two of you. I know.

That wasn't the truth.

Delia, you promised me.

I told you I wasn't into Jake because I thought that's what you wanted to hear,

but the truth is...

I care deeply for him, Amanda.

He makes me happy.

And that's all that matters, isn't it?

Amanda.

Stop. Amanda!

She'll come back. We've got a show.

She's never missed a show.

What's wrong?

They were supposed to go on ten minutes ago.

I don't like this.

What's going on?

Amanda's missing.

What do you mean, missing?

We had a huge fight and she took off.

Did she take your motorcycle?

I don't know. She just ran out.

The only way she'd miss a performance is if she...

My

motorcycle. It's gone.

It was parked right here. She took my motorcycle?

She doesn't know how to ride it?

It's happening.

It's happening again.

Can you stop this?

It's too late.

Please don't take my sister.

We found the motorcycle down by the Cumberland River.

We didn't find Amanda.

We have a full rescue team and the whole force combing the water.

I'm sure... Thanks for coming by, officer.

She's okay, Mom. I have no idea where she is.

It's going down to freezing tonight. She hasn't got a warm coat.

She's up in her room.

Remember how I always told you I know what's going on with Amanda, even when

were apart?

You aren't ever apart.

Sometimes we are. Like when she went to check out those colleges out east, and I

knew what sweater she had on that day and how she was wearing her hair, just

like I know that she's all right right now.

I just know.

Yeah. I've got to get out of here. I can't just sit around. I've got to look

her. What?

You could tell what was going on with your sister?

Yes, it's a twin thing. Sometimes I would just get this image of her in my

I'd be right.

You know what worries me right now?

I'm not seeing anything.

Oh,

no. Don't worry about it. The way I take pictures.

What is this taking? This isn't at the house.

I don't remember taking that. Let's see.

I've never been there.

This is where... Do you think this is where she... Is this magic? Celestial

guidance?

It's just life coming into focus.

Don't stop on my account.

How'd you know where to find me?

Reporter's hunch.

This is where you and Delia played your first gig, isn't it?

You know, there's a lot of people real worried about you.

So much for the harmony in harmony.

Well, maybe that'll give you a better angle to your story. This isn't about

getting a better story, Amanda.

I'm here to tell you that your sister loves you.

And she is terrified of losing the most important thing in the world.

Last time I checked, I was just a burden.

That's not true.

It is. She doesn't need me. I'm only in her way.

Sometimes I think it'd be better if I was... Maybe just if I was... That's not

true.

She does need you. She's always needed you.

Honey, Jake will never come between you two.

This has nothing to do with Jake.

But I thought you were jealous.

Of Jake?

No.

He's too showy for me.

He's a wanderer like my sister.

Well, if this has nothing to do with Jake, then why did you run away?

I was afraid I was losing Delia.

She's your sister.

You could never lose her.

But we're growing apart.

You're not growing apart.

Growing up... It's scary.

Maybe if your fear of losing Delia is what's keeping you away from her, the

you have for her can bring you back together again.

Our family's never been apart on Christmas.

It's not Christmas yet.

You believe in God, Clarence Jr.? Oh, yes, ma 'am.

There's a passage in the Bible that says, where two on earth agree

in his name, it shall be done in heaven.

Do you believe that?

Yes, ma 'am.

I know that one.

And I believe a mother's prayer is the most powerful prayer on earth.

I must have worried you guys all sick. No.

No.

It's okay.

Thank God.

And you even had to drag this nice policeman away from his family on

Eve. I don't mind, ma 'am.

I'm just glad you come home safely.

Well, just come home. over here and get it over with.

I'm so sorry for running off on you like I did.

I was just afraid I was going to lose you.

You know, Amanda, even though we're twins, at some point, we're going to

have our own lives.

And I want Jake to be a part of mine.

But that doesn't mean we are ever going to stop being a family.

Okay?

You're stuck with me, girl.

For life.

Sorry.

I just get really emotional during the holidays.

You and me both, honey.

Officer Todd, you have been so wonderful.

Won't you please stay and join us for dinner?

Better late than never.

Oh, Mama, I'm sure he wants to be with his own family on Christmas.

Thank you, ma 'am.

I'd love to.

Oh, tender and mild Sleep in

heavenly peace Sleep

in heavenly peace

Oh.

So is your accent.

Because I never moved away.

What is happening here? This is my family times two.

You married Jake.

That was your daughter.

Dana.

Well, what about that other little girl? She belongs to your sister and her

husband. Her husband?

I remember now. Amanda married Todd.

And I sang at their wedding.

That was your gift to her?

The song or Todd?

Both, considering they never would have met if you two didn't have that fight.

Well, shoot, Claire.

You have definitely earned your wings.

I think we both have.

That's time for me to make tracks.

Tracks where?

In the snow.

Snow?

Honey, it doesn't snow in Nashville.

You never know.

Once I'm gone, you won't remember me.

You have ideally harmony.

You know, I never was very good at saying goodbye.

Then don't say goodbye.

Say Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Smith.

Merry Christmas to all and to

all a good night.

You could change the world.

Rearrange your world.

Take one divide by two.

If it was only up to you to change.