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Hey, I loved seeing you two out celebrating.

Hey, listen, it's almost time for the tree lighting. Are you going to join us?

Yeah, just give me one minute. I'm making a few more notes on a book I'm

editing. Okay, well, don't work too hard. It's the season to be jolly. It's

a few weeks before Christmas.

Welcome,

and good evening, everyone. Welcome to tonight's tree lighting ceremony.

Before we start tonight's celebration, this is just a reminder to check out all

the information on this year's seasonal events, including caroling, the toy

drive, and of course, a chance to ride on Santa's sleigh.

And that's all happening right here.

Now, can I ask for a volunteer to come up here and help me light the tree?

You, sir, in that... Snappy overcoat and plaid scarf.

Come on up.

At your service.

You look familiar.

What's your name, son?

Ryan McDonald.

Ryan, of course. All right, on my count.

In three, two, one.

It has been a while.

Brian McDonald.

I can hardly believe it.

Are you here for Christmas?

Oh, no. Just a quick trip to sign some papers for my family's estate.

You know, I still think of your folks every time I go down your old street.

They were such lovely people.

Thank you.

You know, they were big fans of yours, too.

So, I see Angel Falls hasn't changed a bit.

You know what? That is totally not true. We have a new multiplex movie theater.

Wow.

Oh, so I guess you get to watch all the action movies on the big screen now. Oh,

no, I prefer dramas.

Less fewer car chases, more stirring monologues.

I mean, not that I have time to go, anyway.

Really? Not even time for movies based on your favorite novels?

Fine. Yes, I make an exception for those.

I knew it. I knew it.

Hey, wait, wait, wait. Where are you going?

Can I at least buy you a free hot chocolate? We can catch up. Oh, come on.

don't know all my highlights. My mom keeps me up to date on yours. Is that

Mm -hmm.

Let's see. You went to college in New York, and you're still there, and you

an apartment with a view of the park, and apparently a terrible taste in

Okay. Okay. All right, my turn.

You graduated, top of your class, came back to Angel Falls, and your favorite

color is pink.

What? No, come on. Green. All the way.

Anyway, I really should get back to work.

I guess some things never change.

What are you working on? A follow -up to the bookworm. I heard about the

bookworm. That sounded cute.

It is thought -provoking, not cute.

How were the numbers?

They were adequate.

Maybe you didn't have enough of a marketing strategy. See, if I was in

would have done a whole... Well, you know what? At the press, we do things a

little differently than you fancy New York publishers do.

I was just trying to help.

Okay. Well, I should go.

It was nice running into you after so long. Yeah, it was nice seeing you.

See you around.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, candy cane.

Merry Christmas.

Candy cane.

Rafi. Anthony.

Welcome to Angel Falls, my friend. It has been too long. Indeed it has.

You know, Michael said you were the best choice for this assignment.

He's too kind.

I am looking forward to offering my guidance.

It won't be straightforward, though. It never is, even for us guardian angels.

When will they learn?

Love is so simple and so pure.

Yet so complicated.

Anything can happen.

Merry Christmas.

What can I get you?

Yeah, um, just a small coffee.

And your name?

Tina. Are you interested in joining our rewards program?

No, thanks. I don't know how long I'll be in town.

Well, Merry Christmas.

Right.

Thank you.

So good to see you, buddy.

It's been so long. Yeah.

Since what?

Senior year of college?

Yeah, I think since my parents' funeral. It's been a while.

So, your uncle has been managing the estate and the house as the trustee, but

you want to take things over. He retired earlier this year, and I want to take

it off his plate.

Okay. Yeah, well, I can easily execute that transfer into your name. So what

does that entail?

Mostly signing a lot of documents.

And if you're still considering putting the house up for sale, we'll have to

list it.

In the meantime, I found a new tenant.

Great. Great.

Well,

let's get started. I was hoping to drive back to New York tonight.

These documents will take a lot of time to process, and there'll be more papers

to sign. Wow.

Couldn't we tackle these over e -mail or courier? I mean, Angel Falls is only a

couple hours from New York. We could, but it would be a lot smoother with you

here in person.

Aren't you headed to your aunt and uncle's for Christmas?

No, they're on a Christmas cruise this year. Then why don't you stay for the

holidays?

We could hit up some of the local activities.

Yeah, maybe.

Let me think about that. Great.

Okay. I have a conference call this evening, so if you could get the key to

Tina, the new tenant, that would really help me out.

Okay.

We've reached the printed press.

Sure, one moment.

Um, hey, Mom.

Any luck on finding a front desk replacement?

I've been putting posters all over town.

Actually, I'm interviewing someone today.

And I have a surprise visitor popping by this morning.

Hello!

Ryan! Hey, twice in two days.

Told you I'd be seeing you around.

A trip to Angel Falls is not complete without seeing my mother's closest

I miss her every day, you know.

Your parents would be so proud of the fine man you've become. Thank you,

I hope that's true.

So, how have you been? How's Lowell? How's the company? The website looks

Lowell is good, thanks.

And the company is fine.

We've had some success with Jason Davidson's memoir, and our history books

really popular in academic circles.

But now we're looking to expand our reach. So Hannah has suggested that we

into another part of the market. Yeah, we're thinking about getting into

cookbooks and travel guides. Oh, that's great.

But have you thought about expanding your fiction department?

Well, we release a few novels each year, but it's never been our focus. Well, I

thought fiction was your favorite thing.

Well, as a reader, sure.

But it's nearly impossible to make a dent in that side of the industry. Yeah,

that's why enhancing our non -fiction catalog is a safer bet.

Well, obviously, and this is your decision, but if you could land a

talent to join your roster, you could leverage that for more publicity.

That may be too big a step for us.

But hey, I have a thought.

Since you'll be here longer than expected...

Would you consider coming in and reviewing some of our ideas? Oh, but I'm

done with my proposal.

Brian has years of experience in book promotion.

We could use his insights, like a special consultant.

Oh, that is an impressive title. I like the way that sounds. Yeah, aren't you

working at Pages Publishing? I mean, it seems like it would be a conflict of

interest. I'm actually in between jobs right now.

You left Paget? Yeah, just recently.

Leslie, I would be more than willing to help any way I can. It's the least I can

do after how kind you've been to me over the years. I just checked in on you

from time to time. Your mother would expect nothing less.

Well, it's meant the world to me.

Why don't you look around?

Okay, I will.

Mom, Ryan is our consultant?

I know. I'm surprised you said yes, too.

Look, you two are going to have a great time brainstorming together.

Okay, slow down.

So your mother asked an old friend... No, we were friends when we were

but once we got to high school, I was always in his shadow.

That must have been hard to handle.

It was, and you know what? He was a model student. He was top of our class,

captain of the basketball team.

Senior year, he beat me out for class president.

Okay, that was so long ago.

Senior year of college, I applied for my dream job at Pages Publishing.

I thought you always wanted to take over the press.

Well, yes, but I wanted to start at a bigger company first, and I had my heart

set on Pages for years.

Okay, so you applied. I mentioned it to Ryan offhand, and next thing I know, he

applies, turns supervisor, and inevitably gets it for himself.

Ouch. No wonder you don't want him around the press even temporarily.

Exactly. Okay, let's take your mind off of this. Come here.

Humorous essays. Okay, this is no laughing matter. I mean, the guys are

lofty suggestions about expanding our fiction department.

Inspirational self -help. I know you're a really good friend, but I am in no

mood to be inspired.

Time to bring out the big guns.

Some Tina Finn again, please? Oh, Christmas romance. Yes.

Oh, I love her work.

I wonder when her next book is coming out. I heard she left her publisher a

months ago. There's no word on what she's releasing next.

Too bad.

Is Ryan's idea really that terrible?

I mean, you are a literature expert, and you wanted to have more experience at a

bigger company. You could create a bigger company right here. The idea of

expanding our entire roster of authors would be a huge undertaking.

What if I put the entire company in jeopardy and then fail?

What if you were a total success?

Just think about it.

can i find a hero like this guys and those books are a total fantasy after

years of marriage sometimes the most romantic thing tom does for me is empty

dishwasher and i wouldn't have it any other way wow okay well as for me i will

be snuggled up this as my date

Hi. Tina, right?

I'm Ryan McDonald. This is my house.

Nice to meet you.

Likewise.

Did you need to come inside and take a look around? Oh, no, no. That's not

necessary. I just wanted to come introduce myself and give you the keys.

I'll be staying at Angel Inn if you need me.

Okay. Here for the holidays?

No, just some long overdue errands.

Wait.

This is your house, but you're not staying here.

That's right.

Do you have family in town?

No,

I don't.

That doesn't make sense.

Is that garage a separate apartment?

Yes, it is. Why don't you stay there?

I have not lived on my own for a long time, and it would actually make me feel

more comfortable having someone around.

Are you sure?

I insist.

Okay, thank you.

Excuse me.

Hi. Can I help you? Hi, I'm Anthony. I'm the new receptionist. Oh, welcome to

the press. Hi, I'm Hannah. Oh, Hannah.

Delighted to make your acquaintance. Do you have any messages for me?

No messages, but I do have the latest bestseller chart.

Wow.

That's really helpful info. And on your first day, it's impressive.

Tina Finnegan's Memories for Christmas tops the charts again this year.

I say I'll always skyrocket this time of year, but it's so funny because I was

actually reading that same book last night.

What's it about? I mean, besides Christmas.

It's about a soldier who gets amnesia during the war, but then his memories

return just in time for him to come back home for the holidays and reunite with

his true love.

It's nice.

Yeah.

Morning.

Hey.

Ryan. Anthony, new receptionist. Nice to meet you.

Oh, Ina Finnegan.

What a coincidence.

You know her?

She's actually renting my house.

She's in Angel Falls?

Yeah. I wasn't expecting her, but there she was, right at my front door. You're

familiar with her work as well?

Oh, no, not really. Just from the publishing world. It's really not my cup

tea. Yeah, you're more into sci -fi, aren't you? I mean, as I recall, you

obsessed with a certain fantasy series.

He even, uh...

club okay the dread monarch trilogy was a literary masterpiece and i've moved on

to more sophisticated material all right oh you should put one of tina's books

on your reading list yeah maybe all right i gotta go i got a meeting with

i wish i could discover an author of tina's caliber identifying your wish is

only the first step wait what do you mean well the wish isn't going to grant

itself you have to figure out what action to take to make it happen

Yeah, but what if your wish is unrealistic?

Well, you're an editor, aren't you?

Make adjustments to your wish until it sounds just right.

Hey, honey.

Everything okay?

Yeah. What do you think about signing Tina Finnegan to our roster?

How? Isn't she with a big publisher in the city?

Well, apparently not anymore.

Plus, she's here in town.

I want to set up a meeting and tell her about the press.

Well, she would certainly be a marquee talent, but taking on someone at her

level would be a major leap.

Also, don't forget, we're about to confirm how to allocate our resources

next year. It's probably not realistic.

Oh, I'm so sorry, I...

Hey, Ryan. It's you.

It's just me. Does slamming into someone you know rather than a stranger make it

better or worse? Well, that depends.

I mean, a stranger might not try to interfere with my business plan.

Ah, yes.

Your mom told me about your Tina plan. I see you finally decided to take my

suggestion. I am considering your suggestion.

I'm actually looking at Tina's contact information.

Well, you do realize that you have a direct line to her right in front of

Yes, but I prefer to go through proper professional channels, so... Okay.

Then I guess I'll just tell her that you're sorry you missed her at wreath

-making. You're going to that?

It is the season. I'm on my way there right now. Would you... Would you like

to... Shall we?

I'm not taking that. Okay, okay.

Oh, wow.

He reached a view from Mark Blair.

Oh, now who's interfering?

Look, I'm trying my best here. Well, you know, I'll give you an A for effort.

I haven't done this in...

I don't know how long.

Well, it's not like I'm exactly a pro either. I guess I'm pretty rusty myself.

Yeah.

You know, I just don't see the point in going all out anymore.

I live alone. It's not like anybody's going to see it. Yeah, I'm in the same

boat. I don't decorate the same as I used to.

Hey, it's getting kind of late.

Didn't you say Tina was coming?

Yes, she said she was.

There she is.

Tina.

You made it.

I'd like to introduce you to an old friend, Hannah Pressman. Hi, Miss

Wow, it is such an honor to meet you. I was wondering, do you see, I'm a huge

fan. Well,

I was thinking if I could talk to you about... Hannah works for the Printed

Press. They're an amazing little publishing company in town. Oh, I see.

And we have some great ideas on how to make your next book.

I was hoping that I could talk to you about your writing future.

I don't have a writing future.

What? I mean, it doesn't matter what you say or what company you're with. The

fact of the matter is, I've retired.

Well, no, you can't retire. The world needs more books like yours.

I think I'm going to head home. I'm not really feeling up to this.

Oh, you just got here.

This isn't for me.

It was nice meeting you, Hannah.

Oh, it was so nice meeting you, too, and... Oh, wow. I hope I didn't offend

She seems pretty upset.

I don't know what happened.

Good morning, Hannah.

Hey, good morning.

You know, I think I need to tweak my wish again.

Sometimes things unfold in ways you didn't first imagine.

That doesn't mean your wish wasn't granted.

Hey, do you need me for something?

No. Yeah, no. I was going to get coffee.

I wanted to know if you wanted anything.

Oh, yeah. That'd be great. Thank you.

What are you working on?

Oh, it's a statistical analysis of how the press could have a greater impact.

Oh.

These are all financial predictions. You don't have anything about creative

impact.

Yeah, numbers are the priority.

Well, not for me. I want to be inspired by my work.

Well, yeah, I know that's a nice sentiment, but in business you have to

practical. Well, I agree, but, you know, things aren't always valued by the

bottom line.

Well, I can't really calculate inspiration, but if Tina sees how

could be at the press, then she might reconsider her retirement.

Oh, yeah, hey, did you ask around? Did you find out why she left her publisher?

I asked around, but nobody knows anything except for that it was sudden,

think it's worth approaching. Hold on.

Again? I think, um, I think maybe you should be familiar with her work.

Yeah, okay, sure. I'll give it a read if I have a chance.

And I'll email you a copy of this.

Great.

Morning. Hey.

Did you see Ryan today?

Yeah, he settled right in.

Oh, you got anything in those bags for me? No peeking.

You'll have to wait till first this morning.

You know, I had a hard time figuring out your present this year.

Ryan's was no easier.

Ryan's? You know I always send him a gift.

Must be a difficult time of year for him.

Yeah, you're right. Sorry.

Hey, um, do you think you're going to invite him to the office Christmas

Of course.

Is that a problem?

No, no, it shouldn't be.

You used to be so close.

I never understood why you lost touch.

Oh, well, you know, we're not kids anymore, Mom, so... It's just we see

really differently.

Anyway, I'm going to go get a coffee. You want one?

Yeah, that would be great. Okay, thanks.

So, I've been studying the list of activities. What do you recommend?

Take a look.

Hi, Hannah.

Candy cane?

Ah, okay. No, too early for sweets.

Never too early.

My feelings exactly.

Oh, look here. Caroling tomorrow night.

Oh, I haven't been caroling in years.

Hmm. What about you?

Uh, no, I haven't been caroling since I was a kid with my parents. You remember

your mom used to always sing so loud.

Remember that? Even though she could not carry a tune.

Well, if you ask me, it's important to be a part of one's community.

No man's an island, isn't that the expression?

Yeah, I think so.

But I don't really know anybody here anymore.

All the more reason. If you want to get to know people, you've got to get out

there and mingle and spend time with them.

Actually, back in the day, we did pull off a pretty good duet and choir.

Yeah, but you always sang over me. It's all about the harmony.

And we could invite Tina.

Like a festive do -over?

Exactly. What do you think? You game?

Great.

Was there an explosion in there?

Oh, Beth.

I'm baking brownies.

I'll bring you over a batch.

Well, I will not say no to that.

Baked goods aren't why you stopped by, though.

Did you want to come inside?

Oh, um... Well, um... No, thanks.

The reason I'm here is because I want to invite you to go caroling with me

tomorrow.

That's not... Would it help if I said I would not take no for an answer?

It's just that there's going to be a lot of people there that I used to know

before my parents passed away, and...

Well, the truth is it's been a little overwhelming being back here.

Yeah, I can understand that.

And since you're new to town, I figured that we could be each other's holiday

partners in crime.

That's not a real thing.

Well, I figured you of all people would appreciate a little artistic liberty.

Okay, I'll see you tomorrow.

Bye.

According to his list, Tyler wants his first bicycle.

My nephew is old enough to ride a bike.

A tricycle is a great idea.

Yeah, maybe I'll just get him a motorcycle.

Sounds fun.

Hannah, okay, what is on your mind?

I'm sorry, I just keep thinking of Ryan's idea.

I wish he would have just kept it to himself.

Why are you letting him get to you?

Because I had some clear plan and now I'm all confused.

Yeah, I mean, just because he worked at some fancy company doesn't mean he knows

what's best for the press.

Meanwhile, my parents want me to look at marketing ideas.

How do they feel about him getting the job at Pages over you?

They don't know about it.

I was so embarrassed. I didn't want to bring it up. I felt like such a failure.

One rejection is not a failure.

I think I got the message loud and clear.

You know what? I was going to go back to the press after graduation anyway, so

whatever.

I'm sorry things didn't work out with Tina, but I'm proud of you for trying.

That was a bold step. Oh, thank you.

You know, I'm going to give it one more try. She seems to go caroling with Ryan,

but it's a long shot.

Well, I don't know what you'll do for the printed press, but I do know what

you're doing tonight.

What? No, come on. I have so much work to do. You know, as your best friend,

it's my job to make sure you have fun this season, which is why I signed you

for the toy drive next week. And tonight, we skate.

Okay, fine. You know what?

We can indulge in some childlike wonder.

Thank you again for dinner.

Yeah, of course.

I'm glad you decided to stick around.

You can finally meet Ashley. Hey, I'm sorry again about the wedding. I just

couldn't get away.

You missed Hannah's killer speech.

Hannah was in the wedding party? Yep, yep.

When Ash moved to town after I graduated law school, Hannah was her first

friend. She really kind of took her under her wing.

Hey. Since you're here, you have to join us for Christmas.

That's really thoughtful, but I think I'll do my own thing.

Which is?

I don't know, probably something in New York.

You should be with your family.

Okay, well, if you change your mind, you're always welcome.

I appreciate that, but I'm looking forward to meeting Ashley another time.

No time like the present.

The night is young.

To make up for the hockey game you're missing this weekend?

Sort of.

Hey. Hi.

Hi.

Ashley, this is Ryan.

This is the famous Ryan that I've been hearing all about.

Ah, I see my reputation precedes me. I said an old classmate was back in town,

that's all.

Well, it's great to finally meet you after all these years.

Tom says that you own a local bookshop. I do. You should come by and check out

our Christmas sale.

I'd love to. You won't want to miss our Storytime with Santa event we have next

week.

Which is?

We do a reading of classic Christmas stories for the kids. The Press is

one of the sponsors.

Wow.

I haven't seen anything on the website.

Because we don't do it for the publicity.

No, I wasn't implying.

Do you need any more volunteers?

The more the merrier. Thanks, Ryan.

Okay, great.

So, where do we get some skits?

You want to race around the rink for old time's sake?

I think I'm beyond that.

All right. I guess I'll just remain undefeated.

Yeah, probably for the best for both of us.

Good morning.

Hey, ready to face the music tonight?

Literally? Yeah. At least it'll be a lot less perilous than ice skating. Oh,

come on, not for you. Weren't you on the hockey team at Pages?

You really do know my entire bio, don't you?

Well, your company profile was very detailed on their website, so... Oh, so

looked me up online.

Got it.

But I was just curious about your work.

I hope I remember the lyrics.

Oh, come on, I don't come back to you. You just have to get back on the saddle.

Are you referring to my legendary fall when we took riding lessons? You could

never drop that.

That's because it's the only thing I was better at than you. That's not true.

You were better at me than lots of things, and you still are.

Hey, your partner in crime has arrived. Well, it looks like you're all set with

Hannah here.

Yeah, but I'm glad you made it. Thank you for coming. Thank you for inviting

Hi, Hannah. Hi.

Good evening, Angel Falls.

I hope you're all feeling the Christmas spirit.

Well, good night.

We have a very special treat without further ado the church choir is going to

lead us in our first Carol

You don't remember us, do you? Yes, I do, Dolores.

Gloria, how are you?

You were right.

Nice to see you, too.

Oh, my goodness.

Ryan, you look so much like your father when he was your age.

So, does anyone know what song is next?

Gloria, Dolores, this is Tina Finnegan, author of some of my favorite books.

Oh, what a pleasure.

What have you written? Oh, you would love her books. So many of them are

the magic of Christmas.

Well, then, maybe.

You can settle a debate for us.

Ribbons or popcorn strings?

Well, they're both worthy options. You know, I say ribbons. They're colorful,

and you can just toss them right on the plate.

Wrong. It's popcorn strings.

They're delicious, and they look good on the tree. It's a double threat. It's a

no -brainer. All that needle and threading takes forever.

I dare you to prove me wrong. Okay, and if I do?

Cough me on me until you leave.

Throw in a muffin, you got yourself a deal. I don't.

No, see, they've always been my place. They used to babysit my son. They remind

me of myself and my husband, Lawrence, when we were dating. It was all

Oh, no, no, it's not like that. We're just... Will your husband be joining us?

would love to meet him.

He won't.

It was very nice to meet you. I, um... I think I'm going to head home. I'm just

feeling a little tired. Thank you for inviting me out.

Tina, it's not over yet. I'd like to meet you, too. Bye -bye.

So, how was Caroline?

Successful? If by successful you mean not spilling hot chocolate on myself,

yes.

No, actually, Tina ran off before we were able to spend any time with her.

Really? Oh, I'm sure you'll get another chance.

Yeah, I hope so. I feel like I keep upsetting her, though.

How so?

Well, and last night she left right after I asked her about her husband.

Oh. Look, relationships are sensitive subjects.

Let her share her personal life in her own time.

Yeah, you're right. I shouldn't pry.

So besides Tina leaving early, did you at least enjoy yourself?

Yeah. Yeah, I did.

But I didn't accomplish anything, so... The most rewarding experiences occur

when you aren't trying to achieve something specific.

Meaning?

Meaning... Enjoy the moment and don't worry about the tangible stuff.

Do you charge for this wisdom?

I'll put it on your tab.

Oh, oh, by the way.

I bought way too many decorations.

Think you can use any of these?

I've already decorated, but that's really generous.

You know what?

Take them anyway. You never know when the mood's going to strike.

Well,

I'll get this one.

What are you doing out in the cold? I don't know. Sometimes I like to let my

ideas marinate in the fresh air.

I'm trying to figure out what direction to take the path.

That's funny.

You think it's silly, don't you?

No. I was doing the same thing.

Oh. So you weren't just talking to yourself back there? No, I was preparing

a job interview.

Yeah, um, how come you left Pages?

I mean, it's like you were climbing the ladder.

I was, but then we got taken over by a bigger company and everything just

changed. Changed how so?

The, uh, the culture became a lot more corporate.

What?

Okay, yes, I do care about the bottom line, but I felt my integrity slipping

that's important to me.

Is there a new job in publishing too?

No, it's in software, but... Marketing is marketing, right?

Like, Ryan, what are you passionate about?

That's a good question.

I don't know. After school, I started at Pages, and now you know the rest.

You know, it's getting a little chilly out, so I think I'm going to head back

work. But good luck with your job interview.

Thanks. Sure.

I just came by to drop this off.

What is happening in here?

Come in.

I told you we should have just bought the cookies like last year.

This is a disaster.

I thought it would be more special if we made them ourselves.

Oh, it's just a baking emergency.

Just?

You know what? These cookies are for the Storytime with Santa event this

afternoon, and we have no cookies, and you can't have Santa without cookies.

Actually, I may be able to help. You know how to bake.

Not me.

Hey, do you ladies think you can help Icey? Yeah. Is that good?

For sure.

We are so grateful to you and for Ryan for bringing you to our rescue.

He seems like quite the gentleman.

Yeah, he did come through for us today.

Hannah is always saying she wishes chivalry would make a comeback.

Well, considering my bad luck with dating, I'm just not sure it exists

Is it possible that your ideal match checklist is a bit unrealistic?

Okay, you know what? If it is unrealistic to want a guy who's

can make me laugh, and who supports my ambitions, then I will gladly stay

single. What do you think, Miss Finnegan?

Yeah, am I aiming too high?

Oh, well, first of all, call me Tina, please.

And no, not at all.

My Lauren, he was exactly like you described.

When?

He passed away six months ago.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

He sounds like a wonderful man.

We had a beautiful life together.

But, you know, my advice to you is don't settle.

Yes, ma 'am. I agree.

You know, these are perfect.

You should come by to the party to see everybody enjoy your treat. Yeah. I

know. I was planning on staying in tonight.

Oh.

Well, you could read one of your favorite stories.

I would be thrilled to put you on the list of presenters.

I'll think about stopping by.

Okay.

Right?

They look so good.

I'm so happy with that. Ryan McDonald reporting for duty.

Great timing.

I just finished rewriting the story assignment.

Oh, that's great. And just so you know, I've been practicing my Jack Frost voice

all night, so it's...

That may have been in vain. Our friends Gabby and Jack got called out of town

last minute. His aunt took ill.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

But what does it have to do with me?

Oh, you and Hannah are going to take over for them. You're doing Twas the

Before Christmas.

And... This is your costume.

I was not aware of the dress code.

How come you get off the hook? Oh, I'm not off the hook.

Wow, that is... Glorious. You look good. I know. I stand corrected.

Hey.

By the way, how did it go with Tina?

Oh, well, you know, she saved the day. But listen, I learned that she lost her

husband recently.

Did you know that?

No. Yeah.

Oh, that's awful.

Yeah, so I'm hoping that there's something we can do to maybe cheer her

little. There she is. Hi, Tina.

Hi. Hey, we're just about to get started.

Hi.

These are great.

This looks fantastic.

It was the night before Christmas. And all through the house.

Not a creature was stirring.

Not even a mouse. The stockings were hung.

By the chimney with care. In hopes that St. Nicholas would soon be there.

Happy Christmas to all. And to all a good night.

Mr.

Santa, can I give you a message?

Of course, little girl.

I'm going to my grandma's for Christmas, and I wanted you to have my address so

you could find me.

As long as you've been a good little girl, Santa will find you no matter

you are.

I've been good, Santa, I promise.

He's so good with them.

Ah, then you'll be on my nice list. Now don't forget to leave some cookies out

for Santa.

Okay, well, I think we have one last story.

Actually... Could I read something?

Sure, by all means.

Thank you.

Hi, kids.

I'd like to share a story that my husband and I always enjoyed during the

holidays.

A long time ago, in a gingerbread land, there were two elves.

Merry Christmas.

Hey, Anthony.

Ryan. Hi. What are you up to?

Oh, I am just exploring and meeting new people. Ah, well, you know, soon you'll

know everything about them. They'll know everything about you.

The nature of a small town. But did that bother you?

I don't know. It took me a couple days to get acclimated, but now I kind of

forward to running into a familiar face. Case in point, yourself.

You know, I haven't completely gotten my bearings yet, so if you think of any

gems I should see, please let me know. Actually, I haven't gotten fully

reacquainted with Angel Falls yet.

It's been a while since I thought about all the details.

That's a complicated thing about memories, isn't it?

Sometimes it seems easier to avoid them rather than face the pain they can

cause. Yeah, I've certainly been guilty of that.

But when we do that, we miss out on all the joy those memories can also bring.

Right? Yeah, that's true.

Well, have a great day. Thank you.

I wanted to return this.

Oh. Finished it already?

And enjoyed it, no less. Yeah? Now you gotta let me recommend something.

Okay, fine. Fair is fair.

Oh, really?

Yeah. Okay. In that case, I'll have a pile of sci -fi books and action movies

your desk by tomorrow.

Okay, you can bring one thing.

Fine.

Gosh, the Christmas celebrations Tina described in her book are so elaborate.

Yeah, I know.

Which... It's ironic seeing how we've had to convince her to come to any

seasonal event.

No, I have an idea. What are you doing tomorrow?

No plans.

All right.

Should we get this tree to the car?

Yes. Okay.

Do you take the saw off?

You know what?

I've never been an athlete. Oh, yeah.

I know. I remember you in gym class. I'm not going to lie. A toddler could catch

better than you could.

You know what? I handed out that water like a pro.

You're good at everything you do.

So, what are you into these days besides working for the press?

You know, museums, concerts, theater.

Actually, I go to New York a lot to catch the new show.

What?

You go to New York? You don't call me?

I'm always in and out so fast.

Next time you should call me, I'll go to a show with you.

I mean, unless you got somebody else that you'd rather go with.

Are you asking me if I have a boyfriend?

No, I don't.

He's been kind of unlucky in love.

I've actually kind of given up looking for that special person, so... Yeah.

Yeah, I get that. It's hard to find somebody who really understands you and

can trust.

Have you?

Found someone? I mean... No.

Maybe someday.

Yeah, we can't all be lucky like Tina.

Seems like Lawrence was her ideal match.

Yeah.

Well, should we try this again?

Yeah. Okay. All right. Lift with the legs.

I believe in you.

One of us does.

What is all this?

We're here to give the house a Christmas makeover. Yeah, we figured anyone who

could depict the perfect Christmas deserves one herself.

There's really no need to do this. Oh, yes, there is.

You deserve the full holiday experience. Yeah, and we're going to take care of

everything. It's our way of saying thank you for all the joy you brought us this

season. So I guess you're coming inside today.

I thought he was worried he'd get stuck listening to all my stories. Well, the

truth is that I thought it would be hard to come into the house after all this

time, but I think I'm ready.

Okay. Let's do this.

That's perfect.

Yeah, right? Look at this. Look.

Adorable. Mama and baby.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Being in here brings back a lot of memories.

Our family shared so many happy times here over the years.

Well, feel free to look around.

Hey, you were right, by the way.

This, uh...

popcorn string really makes for some tasty decor.

I tried to tell you.

Aw.

What a beautiful couple.

Hey, was that one taking an angel fall?

It was.

Lawrence grew up here.

Is that why you came back to town?

Yeah. Being here makes me feel closer to him.

I know what you mean.

Keeping in touch with Leslie, that's Hannah's mom, has always been important

me.

Makes me feel closer to town.

I didn't realize that.

Angel Falls seems like an idyllic place to grow up.

Lawrence loved it here.

And you, do you think you'll make it your permanent home?

I'm not sure anywhere is going to feel like home to me.

Well, when it feels right, you'll know you're home.

Yeah, you know, maybe you just need to explore the town some more and figure

why Lawrence loved it so much.

Like you said, in memories for Christmas.

Home isn't a place on the map, it's a...

Feeling in your heart. You do have a way with words.

I used to, anyway.

I'm afraid the proverbial ink has run dry.

Well, then, maybe you'd like to read something that Hannah's worked on. She's

amazing fiction editor.

That doesn't surprise me.

You read novels from the press? Yeah, your mom sends me copies. You have a

instinct. I can tell. Yeah, but, I mean, we don't have any sci -fi.

I know, but I want to support you.

Support the press, I mean.

Well, um, thanks.

We should, uh, finish decorating the tree. Yeah. I'll be right back.

Did I say something to upset her again?

I don't know.

Wow.

That's beautiful.

Lawrence's old family heirloom.

Who wants to put it on the tree?

Oh, no. We couldn't. No.

Here, here. You do the honors.

Hi, Maxine.

First off, I want to thank you for the interview and the opportunity.

Well, your resume was extremely impressive, and the reference we

pages was glowing.

Well, that's good to hear.

As for us, we have hundreds of employees across multiple offices nationwide.

You'll be reporting to a team of project managers, marketing execs, creative

directors, and we'll have an excellent support staff at your disposal should

need them.

Good morning, Hannah.

You're looking chipper.

You were right, by the way.

Can you be more specific?

Well, Ryan and I spent some time with Tina without any agenda, and she really

opened up.

So can we classify it as a successful experience?

Yeah, I think we can.

And it was such an honor, you know, learning more about her. I mean,

because I'm such a fan of her work. You know, maybe you can apply this new

philosophy towards others.

You know, actually, Ryan opened up, too, and he's... surprisingly skillful tree

trimmer, by the way.

It sounds like you made a good team.

You know, joining forces to collaborate can be an excellent idea.

Well, well.

Hey. I would have thought you would have finished all your Christmas shopping by

now. Oh, mostly, but I wanted to get the perfect gift for my parents, so I had

to buy and return a few times.

What about that whole it's the thought that counts thing? Oh, come on. That is

something that people with no gift -giving imagination say.

Wow, that is harsh.

But true. Yeah, true.

I hope my aunt and uncle like what I'm sending them.

I'll give you a consultation on your parents' gift. On the house.

On the gift?

Uh, no.

But, uh, listen, um, would you be willing to walk me through what you

for the bigger financial department?

I thought you would never ask.

Listen, I'm not sure that I'm willing to take the risk on that kind of

expansion, but I would like the full picture.

What are you so worried about?

Rolling the dice and putting the entire company in financial jeopardy. No big

deal.

Hannah, you are so talented, and you're passionate about your job.

There's no reason that you can't take it to the next level and be successful.

I don't know. I'm pretty content with things the way they are. Are you

or are you just afraid to put yourself out there?

Because even if Tina doesn't come on board, there are other writers you can

foster.

Anyone would be happy to work with you.

Wow, that's really kind of you to say.

Um, listen, I read that statistical thing that you emailed me.

Oh, yeah, and?

And the numbers added up.

Pun intended.

You know, you're really savvy with numbers.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Was that a compliment?

No.

Consider it your early Christmas gift, okay? Thank you. You're so kind.

You know, I think I might overhaul this door after the holidays.

Change things up a bit. You should ask Ryan for tips on what to do with your

display.

Okay.

Interesting. What? Why is that interesting?

You don't want any suggestions?

I'm just surprised that you're suggesting Ryan to me.

Oh, well, you know, he's not so bad after all.

It's a Christmas miracle.

Oh, hey, that's actually on the... You did convince me about popcorn.

A woman of her word.

Yeah, and you know what?

Two muffins as well. Wow, thank you.

Yeah.

Would you excuse me for a sec? Yeah, of course.

Hiya.

Hi, Maxine. Good to hear from you. Ryan, congratulations.

We'd love to offer you the position.

That's amazing.

Thank you so much.

Can I let you know?

Okay. But either way, I'm going to need an answer before Christmas.

Of course. I understand.

And thanks again.

Hey, here you go.

Thank you. Yeah.

Okay?

Yeah, it was just the software company. They had a few more questions.

Promising, right?

I think so.

What do you think of this new development?

There's plenty of time before Christmas.

Everything is going to work out just as it should.

I have some great news.

Okay, well, don't leave me hanging.

These are the last documents to go.

Really?

I thought the process was going to take more time. I knew you were anxious to be

done with it, so I had a few things expedited.

The signings.

All right.

And then, um, what happens next?

Now the estate belongs to you, so if you want to sell the house, the decision is

yours. And if you want, you can head back to New York for Christmas like you

planned.

Well, this is great news.

Hey, honey.

Hi. What's up?

Well, two things.

First, I've decided to be more welcoming of Ryan's feedback.

He and I are actually meeting later to discuss the options for the press, and

then I will be ready to present my proposal for next year's slate.

Terrific. What's the second thing?

Are you free to come over tomorrow?

Sure.

What's the agenda? No agenda, just family time.

Sounds wonderful.

Everything all right?

Actually, I'm not sure.

Between you and me, I got a job offer from the software company.

Oh.

Does this mean that you'll be headed back to New York?

Yeah, I guess soon.

I got my apartment there. I got this new job waiting for me. It just seems

like the most sensible thing to do.

The sensible thing isn't always the right thing.

What do you want to do?

Um, I don't know.

I've just been going through the motions for so long, I haven't really stopped

to think about it.

Well, sometimes it helps to bounce ideas off another person.

Yeah, that's not really my style.

Just, uh, I've been relying on myself for so long, I... I

don't even remember to ask other people for advice.

Well, suit yourself.

But it can be refreshing to put your guard down, let someone else in.

Welcome to my humble abode.

Thank you.

Chocolate?

Yeah, that would be great.

So just to confirm, you like books, right?

Just my favorite thing.

Yeah, me too.

They've always given me a lot of comfort.

Is that why you applied to Pages?

Uh, well, every time I would visit my aunt and uncle, my face would always be

a book, trying to keep my mind off things.

And then, um, one day my uncle suggested that I turn it into something

productive. One day you're studying business, and then all of a sudden you

my dream job.

Dream job?

What? I applied for everything in New York.

Any excuse not to return to Angel Falls and have to live in that house.

Yeah, but... Come on, Ryan, you knew how much that job meant to me.

Well, I asked the interviewer about you.

They said you were amazing, but that all you could talk about was returning to

the press. I thought you'd turned it down.

Are you serious?

No, they never even offered it to me.

I didn't know that.

Wow, I thought you just... dazzled them with your interview skills.

You know, I've actually been holding this against you for a really long time.

I wish you would have said something.

I feel horrible.

No, I feel horrible. I just, I don't know, I was embarrassed.

You know, I felt like I was in second place. I just thought things came so

to you.

No, trust me, they did not.

But in all fairness,

I should have talked to you before I applied, so... No, no, hey, you've had a

lot going on back then, and I completely understand how overwhelmed you must

have been. Yeah, I was, but... I would never do anything to hurt you.

I'm just sorry that you've had that impression of me for so long.

No, I'm sorry I painted you as a villain this whole time.

You know what?

You... are just like the protagonist from Poinsettia Lane.

Wait, wait. You had time to read more of Tina's book?

Yeah, I actually have a confession to make.

Um, I've read all her books.

Are you serious?

Well, don't you remember who introduced you to her work?

Oh, my gosh. I... I

completely forgot your mom gave me this.

I miss her.

Both of them.

Yeah. So, Tina, how do you just say you liked her books?

Well, when I found out that Tina was my tenant, I didn't want to bring it up

with her because I didn't want to embarrass her. So I just kind of put it

and everything just sort of spiraled out of control.

Wait, are you telling me that Ryan McDonald has insecurities?

Hannah.

Everyone does.

Well, you never seemed insecure to me.

Well, then my efforts must have paid off.

I don't know what to say. This is just a lot to take in. Yeah.

Do you want to go for a walk?

Yeah.

Sure.

With your creative vision and my cost -effective strategy, this could totally

work. You know, it does make a lot of sense.

Probably should have consulted you a few days ago.

Oh, oh.

Yeah.

Hey, how are things going? Did you settle things with the software company?

Not yet. We're still in talks.

It's the job that you want there, right?

I don't even know.

What do you think?

I don't know. I think you should do whatever makes you feel the most

and inspired.

You make it sound so easy.

Because it is.

I mean, do you think the software company is going to do that for you?

Not sure, but probably not.

Figure it out.

Just follow your heart. Listen, can we hop in there really quick?

Yeah, for sure.

Great. I need to pick up some things for the toy drive.

Oh, that's tonight?

Yeah. Oh, I've got to get something, too. Thank you for reminding me. What

you do without me?

I'd like to welcome everyone to our annual toy drive.

If you've brought a contribution, please take it to the donations table.

And if you're here to get crap, your station will be free.

There you go.

That'll keep you warm. Okay, great.

Hey, check it out.

Tina. Hey. So good to see you out.

Well, Hannah gave me her number, and I invited her to come along.

You know, it turns out that Loris and Gloria knew Lawrence when they were

growing up.

Oh, yeah. And he conducted the craziest.

experiments in science class. I would have loved to have met him.

Those look great.

Aren't they? He's a fastidious rapper.

And quite the storyteller, as you can imagine.

We're going to do Poinsettia Lane in our next book club.

Hey, you two, why don't you join us?

Yes, sure. You rap in all ribbons? That sounds like a plan.

All right.

Let's get you set up.

Okay. Hey,

guys.

Mind if I snap a pic of you two for the Angel Falls Gazette? Sure. Okay.

Have fun.

That could be the cover of my next book.

I mean, if there was a next book.

You too, and Merry Christmas.

Hannah, oh, something troubling you?

Have you ever misread a situation only to find out years later that you were

completely wrong?

As a matter of fact, yes, on more than one occasion.

In this case, is the truth better or worse than you first thought?

Better, but also really surprising.

Well, if you're asking for my advice, I think I'll need a few more details.

It's about Ryan.

You know we go way back, right?

Yeah, I gathered that, yes.

Well, all this time I've been blaming him for something that he has nothing to

do with, and the insecurities have been in my head. I just never realized how

much it was affecting me.

Insecurities have a way of making us afraid of taking risks, but sometimes

right risk is worth it for the right reward.

Though afraid of failure that I've been holding myself back.

Yeah, but see, you have the awareness now.

So, you can stop blaming Ryan and face your self -doubts head -on instead.

Hey.

Hey. Tina said you'd be dropping by.

Yeah, uh, you know, Tina's giving me a baking lesson.

Well, just so you know, I'm available to sample anything you may need.

Noted. Hey, you didn't respond to my text, by the way. I invited you over to

place tonight. I'm having my parents over for a pre -Christmas dinner.

Yeah, I didn't want to impose.

Don't be ridiculous.

Come on, you're basically an honorary pressman.

Okay. Well, can I at least bring my famous I -bought -it -at -the -grocery

-store Christmas ham?

You know, I was hoping you would.

Hey, stop distracting my new students.

Okay. I'll leave you to it. I like shortbread. Okay.

See you later.

Hey.

I made us some tea.

Oh. And I thought we would start with gingerbread today.

Oh, perfect. That sounds good. Hopefully I can impress Ryan with my gingerbread

making skills.

You want to tell me what's going on between you two?

There's nothing to tell.

Oh, honey.

I may have quit the game, but I've been a professional romantic for over two

decades. I know flirtation when I sense it. Okay, well, I regret to inform you

that your senses are way off.

Okay. I should say I'm not convinced.

Look, it is true, okay? I was hoping that I'd meet someone like the leading

in your books, but I'm just not sure that the thoughtful, generous heroes you

describe exist in real life.

Well... My leading men might be embellished and they might be put in

circumstances, but they were all rooted in reality.

Based on Lawrence?

A lot of the time, yes.

Well, I'm just saying that I've never found a man that measures up to your

There will never be another like him.

He was my everything.

He was my beginning, my middle.

Wow.

You know, I'll tell you, no one enjoys a good story more than I do. But

sometimes you do have to put down your book so you can see what's right in

of you.

Hey, what are you doing? tomorrow. My family's hosting a party for the press.

Isn't that an office event?

Technically, yeah, but I mean, we invite everyone and we would love for you to

be there.

You're very kind.

What is that? Outcast. Okay.

Yeah. I told you I'm not good at baking.

This was wonderful, honey.

I could not eat another bite.

Listen,

I know that I didn't want to talk about business tonight, but there is something

I want to say.

I've been afraid of taking a leap at the press, but after a lot of encouragement

and collaboration, I think I'm ready.

When Ryan first suggested that we expand the fiction department, I didn't think

it was feasible.

Neither did we.

What do you think now?

Well, after seeing the research, I think that the company is more than capable

of taking on the challenge.

More than capable.

So what's next?

Okay, if we put our resources together, I think that we could expand our fiction

department and sign new authors to our roster.

So no more cookbooks or travel guides?

Well, it's a bigger risk, but with a bigger reward.

And I think it's the right choice, creatively and financially.

So if you say you're sure, I say

let's do it.

We can tell everybody at the party tomorrow.

Thanks, Mom.

Okay. Well, that was fun, don't you think?

Why do you sound so surprised?

Your parents are great.

Lucky to have them.

Yeah, well, I'm sorry you haven't had the support that I've had.

Oh, well, I know it's not the same, but my aunt and uncle have always been there

for me if I need somebody to talk to.

Yeah, well, so am I.

I mean, if you want to.

I just may take you up on that.

Well, I'll leave you to it.

Oh, hang on.

Oh, no.

What?

I didn't get you anything.

No, it's okay.

You know, it's... Are you sure? Yeah, it's... Look, it's...

Just a little something for you to remember the town.

I just want you to know that, you know, you can always come home to Angel Falls

if you want to.

Do you like it?

I love it.

You know, it's early. Do you want to get a hot chocolate?

Yeah.

That sounds good.

You know, you really should get the full Angel Falls experience.

You all right?

I'm okay.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You two lovebirds ready for a ride. Oh, we're not all.

Sure. You

know

what? If I end up at this software company, I'm really going to miss this

Eh?

Well, I realize that...

You're so passionate about your job because You love it. Yeah, I want that

for myself Really?

Yeah Well, I think that's great. I mean Everyone should do what they appreciate

most I see that now I think that you

have inspired me To be inspired

So, thank you for that.

Well, you know, you encouraged me to get out of my comfort zone, so thanks goes

both ways.

Thanks for riding with us, folks.

Hey, you two.

Hey. Why do you all look so serious?

We're just a little sad about Tina.

Why? What happened? She left Angel Falls.

No, we have to talk to her. She's already booked on a 9 p .m. bus to New

But what are we going to do?

I think she's making a mistake.

Anthony. Hello, my friend.

Oh, you both look quite upset. Is everything all right? Not really. We

found out Tina's leaving town with only three days till Christmas.

She won't answer our phone calls.

I mean...

I don't know. Maybe we were being too pushy. Do you think we drove her away?

Sometimes an impulsive reaction can really be a mask for something

Well, that's right.

I know she was putting up walls because she was heartbroken, but... I don't

think Tina retired because she has nothing left to write. It just hurt her

much. Do you think we still have time to catch her?

It's worth a shot.

Okay.

No, we missed it. I just wish... Why?

I don't know. I just really wish we could have been there for her. You know,

just a little more.

Are you two taking a trip?

You're not on the bus.

No, I decided to take the next one.

I was actually just coming to find you.

After all you've done for me, I couldn't leave without saying proper goodbye.

Well, do you have to leave at all?

I'm sorry. Being here for Christmas without Lawrence is just too painful.

Tina, don't you think Christmas is going to be hard without Lawrence, no matter

where you are?

Running isn't the answer.

It's taken me over a decade to figure that out for myself.

We think that you should stay here and be a part of this community.

I just, I don't know where I belong now.

You belong in Angel Falls.

Being in Lawrence's hometown has just brought up so many memories for me.

Now you can face those memories and remember all the wonderful times that

had together.

And we know you miss Lawrence, but Tina, you deserve to be surrounded by people

who care about you.

Well, you've rendered this writer speechless.

No one should be alone for the holidays.

Lawrence would say the same thing.

Boy, when you two team up, you're certainly persuasive.

Does that mean that you're going to stay?

I should at least stay for a while.

Well, then, first order of business on the calendar is our party tomorrow.

I wouldn't miss it.

We welcome you to the Printed Press Christmas party.

We've had an exceptional year and our community has grown closer than ever.

We've seen some new faces and some old friends returning.

At the Printed Press, our team and our supporters mean so much to us.

So on behalf of the Pressman family and everyone at the Printed Press, here's to

a happy holiday and an exceptional new year.

So that's the offer from the software company?

Yes. It's very generous, and there's a potential for growth.

They must really want you on their team.

Not that I blame them.

Thank you.

And they want me to come in and sort things out with HR immediately.

You believe that?

It's very difficult to walk away from an opportunity like this.

Yes, it sure is.

So, I don't know, I gotta get out of here soon and sort things out.

Are you okay? What's going on?

It doesn't matter. It's my call about celebrating the press and the holidays.

You pulled off a terrific party, Hannah.

Oh, thank you, Gloria.

My son wrote me this tweet card.

I think you should read it. Honestly, I think we may have another budding writer

for you to check in to.

Perfect.

Sorry to interrupt. Can I steal Hannah for a second?

She's all yours.

Hey. What is it?

I know you're busy, but everybody's going to get eggnog at the square later,

I was wondering if we could grab a drink.

It's been kind of a long day.

It's kind of important. I would really like to talk to you.

You know what? I think I already know what you're going to say.

You do?

Yeah, you didn't think I'd find out what you told my mother?

Oh, yeah, but I wanted to be the one to tell you.

Well, it's disappointing.

I mean, I thought you really changed your perspective.

Uh, what? What are you talking about?

I mean, you told me that you wanted to be inspired by what you did.

Were you just mocking me? No, I meant every word I said. You've been an

inspiration to me.

You just tell me that you've been offered the job at the software company.

I mean, I thought we were really starting to open up to each other.

I just, I wanted to have it all sorted out before I told you about it.

Oh. Well, it's all sorted out now. I'm sure you can't wait to get back to New

York.

And you know what? It's completely fine. You know why you couldn't turn it down?

I mean, you love being practical in business.

I don't think that's fair.

Is everything all right?

Yeah.

Yeah.

It's fine.

I actually have to go.

I'll see you around, Hannah.

Making another field call on me?

The clock is ticking.

Think you'll have this all straightened out in time?

Christmas is still two days away.

Sometimes you have to have vision.

Everyone's having a wonderful time, don't you think?

Totally.

Wow, you sound the opposite of festive.

I just think Ryan made the wrong decision about the new job.

You think he should have accepted it?

Wait, what?

I thought he had. He was going on and on to Mom about it. No, he wasn't.

He asked my advice.

Ultimately, he decided it wasn't for him. But he said he couldn't wait to

Angel Falls. I thought he was just waiting to wrap up on the paperwork.

We finished all that days ago.

He chose to stay in town.

With you.

No, I... I gotta go. I gotta find him.

He's already left town.

Hi. Hi.

Why aren't you at the party? I'm just on my way there myself.

I have to go back to New York.

You're leaving now?

You don't want to be here for Christmas?

No, not anymore.

If you see Hannah, would you please give that to her for me?

I will, but you could give it to her yourself.

No, I don't think she wants anything from me.

I should go.

Ryan! Yeah.

You the one that told me running wasn't the answer.

Are you really going to leave without telling Hannah how you feel?

Well, we should get cracking on a list of writers for next year.

Actually, I may have a few names for you, including mine.

Tina Hayek. These are my parents, Leslie and Lowell. It's so lovely meeting you,

Tina.

Likewise. Pleasure.

I've heard all about Hannah's vision for the press, and, well, if you'll have

me, I'd like to be a part of it.

With senior unretiring?

I am.

And I want to stay in Angel Falls.

I was thinking about writing a romance based on my relationship with Lawrence.

I think that's a great idea.

This is great news.

Enjoy the party and we'll firm up the details in a minute.

Right.

Wow.

And this is for you. Oh.

a list of emerging writers?

Ryan really believes in you.

He just dropped that off at the house.

Wait, he hasn't left town yet?

No, I tried to convince him to stay, but he wouldn't listen.

You should go here.

Yeah.

I was about to go, but... There's something I have to say before I do.

Me first, please.

I know you didn't take the job.

I misunderstood everything.

Sorry I didn't tell you about the offer.

I didn't know if you'd react the way I hoped.

What were you hoping I'd say?

That I should turn it down.

And that I belonged here in Angel Falls.

Well, you do belong here in Angel Falls.

And, Ryan, I'm so sorry for what I said. I was hurt because I thought you were

going to leave without saying anything.

I wouldn't do that.

I know.

Because you're right.

I do jump to conclusions.

Even after I laid into you so unfairly, don't give that with Tina for me.

It's because I want to support you.

And I always have.

Well, what did you want to say to me?

That you are an extraordinary person.

And that all the inspiration I've been looking for is right here with you.

You're coming back.

As fast as I can.

Well, then I'm really happy that I got to know the real you

because...

The man that I've fallen for.

Did you just say you've fallen for me? Yeah, I did. And you know what? I think

that I could say the same thing for you.

Anthony, you did it.

Oh, I just provide a little nudge here and there.

No, you, sir, are a master in the arbitration of champs.

I'm just happy that Tina found a Christmas spirit on her way home.

So, Hannah and Ryan, a happy accident?

Really.

Let's just say that while orchestrating Tina's path, I realized I needed to

enlist some... Extra help and in return, love.

Simple and pure, yet so complicated.

Anything can happen.

You know, Rafi, I am really going to miss this place.

Merry Christmas, Ryan.

Merry Christmas, Hannah.

There's a huge hole in the past two years of my life.

It's like old times.

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