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Oh, Merry Christmas!

Hey! I swear, I'm just losing money coming to work. Oh, you mean guilt,

know exactly how much money is in that jar.

I'm so sorry that I'm late. I had to drop Hannah off at a friend's. Oh, is

getting excited for Christmas?

Yeah, I'm certain she's getting a puppy.

I hate being the Grinch. I thought this was the year your heart grew three

sizes.

I'm ready to decorate, but a puppy, no.

Don't worry, he won't blame you forever.

Oh, by the way, the mayor hired someone.

Church door of the gazebo. It's like Christmas Eve. Why this wasn't planned

months ago, I have no idea. Fred Burns, plan ahead.

Remember last summer when he went out for lunch on a Tuesday? Then he

spontaneously drove to the airport. It's the 80s, the spice of life.

Besides, we've only just discovered it's the 75th anniversary of the tree

lighting ceremony, right? Good morning, Fred. Good morning. How are promotions

going? Great. I've already spoken to the Tribune and Channel 11. Both are going

to do stories, but Judy Keene, the general manager over at 11, she says she

isn't sure she can get a camera crew here on Christmas Eve, considering the

notice. Oh, it'll be a terrific show. Who wouldn't want to be here? Well,

Fred... Come on, meet Scott.

Fred!

I know this is a challenge, but it's been over 30 years since Guilford had

tree lighting ceremony.

And let's restore the gazebo to exactly what it was when it was first built,

when that first big tree was lighting up the whole square.

Okay, well, the thing is, Fred, I think it's irresponsible for anyone to promise

that it can be restored on such short notice.

I mean, maybe we should just be focusing on the tree.

Nonsense. Where there's a will, there's a way.

It's going to be perfect.

Scott, I'd like you to come and meet Lindsay Monroe from our city planning

department. Lindsay, Scott Terrell.

Hey. Hey, how you doing?

Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

A lot of work between now and Christmas Eve, huh?

Yeah. You think we're planning it?

Big celebration.

Very big. There's going to be a lot of publicity, and I just... I would hate

you to make a promise that you couldn't deliver on.

I always deliver on a promise.

Okay, great.

You see, we're kind of putting all of our eggs in one basket here, so if it

isn't finished, all of those eggs are going to end up on my face.

Not to mention the mayor's reputation, so... You see, we're promoting this as a

very big celebration. Celebration. Yeah, you said that.

I think your basket's safe.

Provided we can get past one slight hiccup.

I don't like hiccups.

Well, currently there's no reference to the actual finished structure of the

gazebo, so... So... Well, the intent was for it to be exactly as it was, right?

So I've looked for some photos, some sort of reference, but it keeps coming

empty. I can't actually start at the gazebo until I know what it looked like.

While I appreciate your attention to detail, I really don't think anyone's

to know the difference.

I will.

What the people of Guilford will notice is if it's half finished.

It won't be. It can't be.

Provided we find a reference to the original.

We? Yeah.

I mean, we are in this together, right?

See? You both have the will to get this done.

I'm counting on it.

Guilford's counting on it. This is the season of miracles.

Which is what it might take.

Hey, it's nice to meet you.

Yeah.

You too.

Lindsay, please tell me when your mother arrives. She's coming up from Florida

again this year for Christmas, right?

Everyone will know when my mother arrives.

Excellent.

Come on!

Come on! All the good stuff is probably gone already!

The answer is still no.

Do you want to hold it?

Yes, please.

Hello, sweet pea.

Ha.

Please, oh, please, oh, please.

We are not getting anything that requires food or sponge.

But I'll take care of him. I'll do everything myself. You won't even know

he's in the house. I promise.

I cross my heart. You may cross your heart, sweetie, but it'll be my cross to

bear.

He's my favorite, too.

His name's Magic.

Magic.

Bye, Magic.

Bye.

Oh, Magic.

Are you looking for anything in particular?

Oh, well, my daughter and I, we've decided to get some new decorations.

Just something simple.

How about some tree ornaments?

Oh, well, I'm not sure that we'll get a tree just yet.

Mama!

Miss O 'Neil says that the puppies are free and that all the shots have been

paid for.

She just wants to find them a good home.

Maybe Mrs. O 'Neil should pick on someone her own size.

Tell you what, here's ten bucks.

Knock yourself out. Why don't you get a donkey?

Fine.

My mom always gets that this time of year.

It was usually my dad who did the decorations.

You know what?

I have one I think would be perfect for both of you.

It's a little old, a little used, but it has lots of charm.

How much?

Well, if you buy something else, I probably could give it to you for

Sweet. I've got ten bucks.

Well, that's a start. Let's go and see what we have here.

Lindsay Monroe.

How are you, dear?

Finally going to crack open that purse this year?

Well, um, Hannah is in need of something a little more her age. I love this.

Real antique.

All they need is a little sign and a good polish.

How much?

Buy them all, and I'll give you a price.

Look, my nephew just moved back to Guilford.

Magician at fixing things. No extra charge.

And he's single.

Well, uh... They're lining up for them. I'll settle for free delivery.

Deal. Great.

Hi, Mom. Hey, how'd you do?

Good. I hope you didn't pay ten bucks for this.

Oh, no, that was free. I paid ten bucks for this.

It looks perfect.

Thanks, Ruth.

Bye, Anna. Bye.

Are you excited?

Yes.

Hold it.

Okay.

She really wanted this old thing, huh?

I found.

Of course.

You want it?

Nah, you found it. It's yours.

Hmm. I think the clasp is broken.

See?

Looks perfect.

Sorry, I thought they were decorations.

No, um...

Okay, sweetie, I'll discover them back.

Hello, Ruth! Grandma!

She's here.

Sweetheart. Hey, Grandma!

How was your drive?

Terrific. Hey, sugar.

Christmas tree.

Well, you did say you were all in this year.

More than usual, yes, but... And who doesn't want a Christmas tree? Huh?

Oh, Fred Barnes told me to say hello.

Honestly, that man.

He saw me drive through town.

I'm afraid I will never hear the end of it. He's a nice man.

He's an old coot.

You went to school together. You're the same age.

I'm an independent woman, free as the birds.

He's been chasing me for years, so please do not encourage him.

Ooh.

Okay, big push on me.

I really think it goes better over there.

Nonsense. It's perfect.

Got a surprise for you, bud.

Huh? What do you think?

Um, what are you saying, Anna?

I love it.

I got you both.

I know. It's awful.

I bet.

This is more your style.

I love it. Thanks, Grandma.

You're welcome, darling.

This is a something extra.

Tell me, love, what do you really want for Christmas?

I'm not allowed to say.

A boyfriend.

Ew, gross. A puppy.

I'm not sure if I'll be able to help you out there, honey.

Mom. What?

I'm going to go try this on.

And I am going to make dinner.

Oh, I've already got dinner planned.

It's okay, honey.

So do I.

It's Fred.

I'm sure it's Ruth's nephew with the furniture I bought at the sale.

You.

Hi.

Apparently you bought some things for my aunt.

You're Ruth's nephew?

That's me.

Where do you want it?

I'll show you, handsome.

It should go over in that corner.

Why not let Hannah decide?

I like it there. I'll meet you outside. It's great.

Yeah, sorry about that. I can't find the key anywhere.

I'll keep looking. Otherwise, I'll just replace the lock.

Oh, it's fine. Thank you.

Hi.

Scott, we were just about to start dinner.

Would you like to join us?

Oh.

You know, actually, I can't. I appreciate it.

I'm behind on our work, and there's a lot to do. Yeah.

I'll walk you out.

Good idea. All right. Thank you.

Thank you again.

You did a terrific job. It looks brand new.

It wasn't any trouble.

It's all there. Just a little surface.

And I'm happy that it's going to a good home. You know, these belong to my

grandparents. Oh, wow.

I can only hope that the gazebo in the rest of the town square looks half as

good.

If I get it finished on time, right?

When it gets finished on time.

How what?

I saw it.

You blushed when he opened the door. What are you talking about?

He's restoring the town square.

Far too meticulously, if you ask me.

It's never going to get done on time, and I'm the one that's going to have to

answer for it.

I know that look.

He really liked you.

That was obvious. A woman knows.

Okay, well, I know this might shock you, but you're wrong.

I'm not running for that.

So please don't do your thing.

What thing?

The thing where you try and control my life.

I just don't like seeing you alone, that's all.

Miss Independent, Miss Free of the Bird.

It's different for me.

You're young. You've got your whole life in front of you.

Oh, well.

It still hurts, Mom.

I know it does, darling.

I thought I was ready for all this.

But every decoration is just another reminder.

I'm just doing all this for Hannah.

As you should.

You should also do it for yourself.

For what it's worth, I think getting Hannah a puppy is a great idea.

Mm -hmm.

It was absolutely lovely, Mom. Thank you. You liked it, huh? I loved it,

Thank you.

I'm going to make some tea.

You know what? I would love a cup of tea.

Oh my gosh, what?

I didn't mean to look. I am so sorry that I looked. But I was just decorating

the tree, and then it was on the floor, and I didn't think that there would be

anything in it until Christmas.

What are you talking about?

This. It even has the name Magic on it. How did you know?

At the rummage sale.

Magic was the puppy I wanted. Thank you, thank you.

I didn't do it.

It was empty.

I found that silver pendant, but that was it. There was nothing else.

Sweetie, I know you want a puppy, but this isn't the way to go about it. I

didn't put it in there either. I swear.

I was just decorating the Christmas tree when I turned around and there it was

on the floor.

On the floor. It just fell down by itself.

I don't know.

Hannah, this isn't funny.

I didn't put it in there. Then someone else is playing a very bad joke.

I'm innocent.

Debbie O 'Neil.

Who?

Debbie. She was giving away puppies at the rummage sale. She must have slipped

it in a stocking as we were leaving.

Clever. Looking for that.

Debbie would never do that.

How else do you explain it?

You said it yourself.

It was empty.

Well, obviously you just must have gotten stuck in the fabric and I didn't

it.

Does it mean I'm not getting a puppy?

No, sweetie.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Buck.

Oh, no.

Oh, Donna.

It's Fred.

Yeah.

Can I come in?

He is my boss. You should at least talk to him.

I can hear you shushing.

I think the temperature's dropped another two degrees.

Maybe three.

Oh, my.

Okay.

Hi, Fred.

Hello, Lindsay.

For you, my dear.

I saw you drive through town, and I wanted to say hello and wish you a Merry

Christmas. They're very pretty.

Thank you.

Well, uh... Good night, Fred.

You're such an hypocrite.

Do as I say, not as I do.

Grandma, do people your age really go on dates?

Flowers.

Again. Is there more, or where are these came from?

I hope you don't feel I'm being obnoxious.

I let you drift away all those years ago, and I can't let that happen again

without a good fight.

I won't be dissuaded.

Nor will I.

Mom!

Don't encourage him. The man is a menace.

The man knows what he wants.

I think it's sweet.

So do I.

You should be kidding.

Honestly, Fred.

I bought out the entire shop.

You haven't seen the half of them. I may be here all night.

People will never vote for you.

again if they see you acting like this.

I could care less about politics as long as you'll say yes to a date.

Okay. Anything.

All right.

We will all go out with you. Lindsay, Hannah, and me.

Accepted.

Good night.

How's it going?

Well, it's not proving as easy to refurbish as that old furniture.

Well, I managed to find these for you at the Historical Society. They're not

exactly what you're looking for, but it's all that I can track down. I'm

I'm sure you can make it up. There's plenty of references to old gazebos

Well, you just want to get it done, huh?

Yeah, I do.

Rebuilt, refurbished, restored.

And it's going to look great, as long as it's finished.

Well, it will, but it won't be authentic, which is kind of the point.

So where are we at with the lights?

Oh, they're going to be vintage, too. I'm going to string them all across the

whole square, all leading to the Christmas tree. Great.

When do they get here? Any day.

You haven't ordered them yet, have you? Nope.

I was kind of hoping to get a reference on those as well.

Okay, I don't need to remind you that my reputation... Reputation is on the

line, yes.

Yours, too.

Do you want to go to dinner?

I'm sorry, what?

Dinner. You, me, restaurant.

Are you asking me on a date?

You can call it what you like. I just thought we'd discuss this in a more

setting.

I can't do that. Why not?

Because I can't do that.

If you want to...

My daughter and I were going to dinner tonight with the mayor and my mother. My

mom would not go out with him unless we went to, and I'm sure no one would mind

if you came along.

Nobody would mind?

Wow, that is quite the invite.

Would you like to come along?

No.

Okay, sure.

All right, I'll have Fred call you.

Sounds like a plan.

You do that.

No, you can't say a thing. It has to be a surprise for both of them.

Gotta go.

Am I ever gonna do it?

I told him I'd accept a real date if he does.

Shh.

What are you two talking about?

Nothing. Just letting Fred know that we're on our way.

You know, I still don't understand how we got roped into chaperoning your date.

So it wouldn't be a date.

Hello, lovely to see you. Hi. Have a lovely dinner.

Get in quick.

Okay. Mom!

Wait, Mayor, wait.

Mom!

I cannot believe that woman.

I can't believe he was ever elected.

All right.

So should I just take you home?

Oh, gosh, no, of course not.

Oh.

Dinner?

Sure. Yes.

Yes.

High five.

We did it. We did it. Thanks so much for including me. I love a good prank.

That was great.

So, tomorrow, right?

That was the deal.

Yes. All right, you two. Good night.

Good night, Fred.

Good night, Mare.

Crazy mother.

Yeah, and the impeachment of the mayor.

Wasn't that fun tonight?

Oh, yeah.

Oh, I'm going to plug in all the lights. I want it to be all lit up when Mom

gets home.

I think they're likely to get lit up all right.

So after all the places you traveled in the world, you decided to come back

here? Yeah, well, home is where the heart is.

That's what they say, anyway.

Or where you hang your hat.

Well, it's not nearly as romantic.

Well, I moved away when I was a kid, and then I came back in the summers.

I love it here, you know? I spent a lot of time with my grandfather.

You know, the truth is, I was the one that suggested we restore the old people

and the square, not the mayor.

So I have you to thank. Mm -hmm.

Yeah, I want this to be a gathering place, you know, where people come

and we have parties and we celebrate and events and, you know, that's the kind

of thing that binds a community.

That's great, but why does it need to be restored exactly as it was?

I mean, I'm sure the person who built this in 1940 would not mind.

Well, that person was my grandfather.

It was his dream to restore it.

My grandfather built it after the war.

We're supposed to do it together.

But he passed away unexpectedly while I was traveling, and, uh, well, I thought

we'd have more time.

I didn't mean to compare my grandfather's passing to what you went

sorry.

Oh, so you know about... It's terrible what you went through.

This must be a really hard time for you and Hannah.

It's getting better.

So, what else do you know about me?

Where do we start?

I mean, this is Guilford, so... Let me see.

I know your favorite color is blue, your favorite food is Italian, and you own

every Bruce Springsteen album.

My favorite color is green.

Oh, right. Sorry.

So this isn't just a job.

This is personal.

I could restore it any other way, and you're right, nobody would know the

difference, but my grandfather's work would be forgotten, and I made a promise

to him.

And you're a guy who keeps his promises.

Yeah.

I had a nice time tonight.

Well, it's still early. We could, you know... I think I'm going to go home.

I'll give you a ride.

I'll walk.

It's not far. It's a nice walk. And I like the walk.

Thanks.

For dinner.

Absolutely.

So?

I'm not speaking to you.

Don't be a sourpuss.

Sarah Jean called from the restaurant and said that you two were having a

delightful time.

Oh, Guilford.

What are you doing?

I just thought I'd fill out the tree.

Don't worry.

There's plenty here for you and Hannah. Why are you putting those ones up?

You always had these on your tree.

They're sweet.

You know, those were special to me and Doug. I wasn't ready to have them out.

You said that you were ready to decorate again this year, so I just thought I...

No, Mom, I said I was going to ease into it.

You... You bring in a Christmas tree. You trick me into going on a date. You

through my things without any idea of what those ornaments mean.

I know it's with the best intentions.

I put one toe in the water, and you pushed me all the way in.

You're right.

You're right.

I'll take them down.

No, no, no, no, no.

Leave him up.

It's fine.

I couldn't find the four calling birds.

Yeah, they were lost.

When we found this set, they were just so vintage

and unusual.

He loved him.

He said that the four calling birds reminded him of our family dream.

We always thought that we'd have two kids, or at least one kid and a dog, and

there'd be four of us.

Four calling birds.

Ellie.

It isn't silly.

It goes against my very nature not to interfere.

Oh, really?

So, I'm going to apologize now for the next time I do.

Good night, Mom.

Good night, sugar.

Why are you so dressed up?

I promised Red we'd go out on a real date if he went along on that little

of ours.

Anyway, he's picking me up this morning.

Said he wanted to do something unusual.

Not sure exactly what that means, but I'm willing to go along.

Oh, hey, you're not off the hook either, young lady.

What's the matter?

Nothing's the matter. Why would you think something's the matter?

Uh, because you're not gloating from your little prank last night?

What was that?

It's not my fault!

Mom, it isn't.

Just leave him out there.

I didn't have anything to do with this, I swear.

He's so cute.

They're always cute.

Can I keep him, Mom?

Please? He doesn't have a collar, so he must not belong to anybody.

I've already named him Magic.

All right, he stays for now, sweetie, but you're putting up posters. I'm sure

somebody's looking for him.

Okay.

Oh, boy.

Hi.

What are you wearing? We're going fishing, of course.

I brought an extra rod, just assuming that you didn't have one.

Fred, you're a nice man, even a handsome man. And I know you're not a stupid

man. Do you see how I'm dressed?

You look beautiful.

Does this screen fishing to you?

Ice fishing, technically.

It's very safe, and it's a lot of fun. And I'm willing to bet that you've never

done it.

Safe bet.

I should have given you fair warning. I grant you that, but I was concerned that

you might say no.

You're two for two.

Well, I've got extra winter gear you can change into, so... Come on. I promise

it'll knock your socks off.

Karma is a beautiful thing.

How much dog was Dad gonna get me?

How did you know Dad was getting you a dog?

He told me not to tell you anything.

1225, 1947.

How about that?

What?

Well, that was the year my grandfather built the original gazebo.

Donna. Donna?

What? Looks like you're going to get an entry anyhow. No, no, no. Come on,

Grandma. Good job, Hannah.

I thought I was.

You really like him.

Yeah.

Yeah, I do.

I'm very happy for you, Mom.

Lindsay, I do have some pearls of wisdom to pass on, so would you stop being so

darn stubborn?

I am not. I want to be open to someone. I really do.

Wait a minute.

Wait a minute. That's what this is all about. You don't like Scott.

No, no. I never even considered that.

I mean, I just assumed. I mean, he's charming and handsome. I thought it was

mutual.

I never even considered the possibility that you might not even like him. I like

him, okay?

I do.

And it's just making all of this... What?

Real?

Come here, sugar.

A great philosopher once said, you know you're in love when you can't fall

asleep because finally reality is better than your dreams.

I'm going to be up all night.

I just want my little girl's eyes to be open to whatever possibilities there are

out there for her.

Life is too good to pass up.

I know.

Who is that great philosopher?

Dr. Seuss.

All right, sweetie, why don't you put up another puppy poster?

Do I have to?

Nobody's called.

It's the right thing to do.

Aren't you supposed to be putting that together, not the other way around?

This isn't right.

Well, I think your grandfather would be happy that it's even being restored at

all. I don't know. The point is to honor him by doing it the way he did it.

Yes, but we're running out of time.

Yeah, I know.

Maybe you should take your mind off it for a little bit. I mean, you've been

working nonstop.

Come to the dance with us.

Yeah. What dance?

The Christmas dance. We're all going. Yeah, she's right.

It's a Guilford tradition around here.

I don't dance. Oh, it doesn't matter. It's just fun.

Yeah? Yeah.

Alright.

No, no.

Just, you know, waiting for Santa.

Oh, okay.

Come on.

Really?

Excuse me, I'm going to go embarrass myself.

The trick is to dance like no one's watching. This is Guilford. Everybody's

watching. Yeah?

Sure.

So serious.

Hi.

Hi.

That scared me.

Me too.

They're like little ninjas

You're

right It's not that hard once you get used to it

Why don't you tell Grandma you like him?

Yeah, I kind of do.

Is that okay?

I like him too.

Good. I think he's going to need all the help he can get to get the gazebo

finished in time.

I want to help.

Me too.

All right, good night, Mommy.

Get some sleep, all right?

Good night, Mommy.

What is it?

A

key?

So, Grandma's in the shower, but I gotta run.

Oh, and Scott, he wanted me to tell you that he hasn't forgotten about the lock

on your desk, but he's gonna fix it after he's done with the festival.

Love you. Love you too, Mom.

Thanks, guys.

The tree looks great, Lindsay. Thank you.

Now, what about our friend Scott?

The gazebo doesn't look anything like done, and I still don't see any light.

He is a little behind schedule, but he promises it's going to be finished.

We're all going to pitch in.

Do what you can, please, because we now have double the number of people going

to be there, including the press.

Right. Got it.

Come on, we've got to go tell Grandma.

How's it coming?

Well, we got the structure done, but we can't actually finish it.

Well, can I talk to you for a second?

Yeah. Hey, guys, give us five, huh?

Thanks.

What's up?

Look, I know what all this means to you, but I think you've got to let it go.

Yeah, what about the promise to my grandfather?

I understand what you're feeling. I really do. But unfortunately, they

They don't think that you can finish this on time. And I... I think you have

move on.

Well, it's not so easy, is it?

No. It's not.

I think I let them down.

But you haven't. We can still finish this. I know we can.

Yeah, well, we'll see.

Look at this.

What? What is it?

Last night, I found a key in the stocking. You found it in the stocking?

have to believe me, okay?

So last night, I found the key in the stocking, okay? And it unlocked the

in my desk. And there was a hidden compartment.

And this is exactly what I was looking for.

I know. Honey, that desk is his grandfather's desk.

It's a gazebo.

Yes.

Where'd you get these from?

Hannah found them.

You've got to be kidding me. Where?

In your grandfather's desk. Look.

This is exactly what we need. I know.

All right, guys. Just bring that wood over here and put that box on this side.

All right. Okay.

I've got to think.

So I'm discovering the internet, and I think I found the only place that tells

match for these lights. Exact replicas. A little antique shop in Ohio.

That's great.

When did they get here? Waiting to hear back.

We need this.

It'll be the finishing touch.

Good luck.

Thanks. Everything good? Yeah, great.

Okay.

Two days, you sure?

That's great.

Yeah, no, just email me the tracking number.

All right, thanks.

Said they're getting lights here in two days.

You're absolutely certain? Yeah, they guaranteed it. Exact replicas of the

originally used. The town square is going to look just like it did when your

grandfather built it.

Well, that was my promise to him.

Congratulations.

Honestly, I couldn't have pulled this off without all of your help. Really

appreciate it. And you, little one, finding those photographs, looks like we

found our miracle.

Tis the season.

Okay?

Okay.

I don't like seeing you like this, honey. You know you can tell me

right?

I know.

All right.

Well, we're going to help out again tomorrow and get an early start, so try

get some sleep, okay?

Thank you.

All right.

You're welcome.

Good night.

I don't want anybody to hear me.

Never.

Morning. Yeah, you ready?

Yeah, yeah. My mom and Fred, they're going to meet up there.

That's good to me. All heads on deck.

I don't want to have anything left to do on Christmas Eve, but enjoy the

festival. Yeah, me too.

Hey, Hannah, come on, sweetie. It's time to go.

Good morning, Hannah.

Hi. You know, mothers have simple hopes for their children. One of them is that

they'll wake up in a better mood in the morning than they were when they went to

bed.

Would you please tell me what in the world is going on?

Oh, honey.

When did you find this?

At the coffee shop. I didn't want to tell anybody.

I don't blame you.

Maybe it's a different puppy.

Look at the photo, honey.

And it says he went missing on the same night that you found him.

I'm sorry, Hannah.

It really stinks.

If we have to call them, it's not fair that they can just take him away now.

What if I hadn't seen it?

We wouldn't even know.

It isn't fair, honey. But you did see it.

And you did the right thing by telling me.

And you gave him a great home.

But it's not his home.

We have to call them, don't we?

Yeah.

people.

Come on, sweetie.

I'll wait right here.

Hi. We called?

Oh, there he is.

We're so worried. Thank you. You must be Hannah. Thank you for rescuing our

little guy.

Jake, Amber, look who's here.

What do you say to this young lady?

Thank you.

There was a reward, you know.

No, it's okay.

I don't want the reward.

I'd like you to have it.

Tell you what, I'll donate it to the happy hound shelter under your name.

Oh, that would be very nice.

We were worried thick about him.

You did a great thing, Hannah.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you.

You okay?

Oh.

Yeah.

Give me a kiss.

But I'm proud of you.

What are you doing, sweetie? It's almost midnight.

I couldn't sleep.

If it is magical, do you think it could give more than just what fits inside it?

Like what?

A person.

I don't think that's how it worked, sweetie.

You still don't believe it's magic, do you?

If anything, I think it's proof that there are some things in this world that

can't be explained easily.

Maybe we're not meant to.

Why wouldn't let me find a puppy just so I could give him away?

You found that puppy on your own, honey.

But there has to be another reason.

There's got to.

It isn't finished.

Well, maybe that name tag you found will still prove to be of some use.

I'm not saying anything. I'm just saying maybe.

All right, come on. We've got to go to bed, or tomorrow will be an even tougher

day than it was today.

Can I sleep with you tonight?

I was just going to ask you the same thing.

So cute.

You know, I think I'll just get a gift certificate and let my daughter decide.

Good idea.

Thanks.

Anna?

Mom!

Look! A puppy!

I see that.

Hi. Hi.

A new dog?

Yeah. Look, I had no intentions of doing this, okay? I ran into Mrs. O 'Neill,

this little guy caught my eye, and look at his name.

Magic, Mom. The one from the rummage sale. The one I wanted.

It's amazing, honey, isn't it?

I mean, if that isn't a sign, I don't know what is.

It certainly is.

It was very sweet of you, Scott.

I'm sorry. No, it's fine.

Can I keep him on, please?

I'll walk him, I'll clean up after him, I'll do everything for him.

Yes, yes, of course. I'm not going to send another one away, am I? Thank you.

I should have called. I just got so excited. I thought you'd be here, and

Hannah opened the door, her face lit up.

I bet it did.

All right, I'm going to have to work some last -minute things on the placebo.

Those lights still haven't shown up.

I'll call you later.

Sure.

Hannah, honey, what do you say to Scott?

I love you.

Yeah, you're welcome.

All right.

I'll call you later.

Lindsay, it's fine.

I haven't seen Hannah this happy in a long, long time.

Lindsay, don't punish Scott.

I was getting her a dog.

Well, he didn't know that.

Poor guy had to watch her cry all the way home when you took the other one

And then when he found the first one that she wanted... He's not her father.

He's not trying to be.

What has made you so upset?

It seems that everything to do with getting a dog sends you over the edge.

It was the car accident.

Doug was on his way to get Hannah a puppy.

Oh, my goodness.

She can never know that.

Of course not.

Lindsay, I...

Are you gonna be the four of us?

Four calling birds.

On it.

It's going to be mighty awkward when your mother and I pull the lever and the

whole town square is still in the dark.

I want to remember anyway.

we'll actually get those lights.

Anyway, Merry Christmas.

Excuse me.

One of those for Scott Terrell.

Yeah?

Hey, Merry Christmas, everybody.

Hello, darling. You ready?

Yes, I am.

Well, then we can all ride together if you like.

Why don't the three of you go on ahead without me?

What are you talking about?

I'm just not feeling up for it, Mom.

You're not going?

This is just as much your event as anybody's. I know. I'm sorry.

Hannah, why don't you ride along with Grandma and Fred?

Lindsay?

You have to be there. We're not leaving without you. Please, you'll make me feel

worse if you stay.

Just go.

Have fun.

Maybe I'll meet up with you in a little bit.

You sure?

Mm -hmm.

I'll go get magic.

Hey, there.

Looks like we might actually make it.

Terrific, Scott.

Never a doubt.

I wish I could say the same.

Oh, she's still at home. Sorry, kiddo.

Hey,

Magic.

How's he doing?

He's awesome.

Do me a favor. I need somebody to help me string the lights. What do you say?

Sure.

Grandma, you want me to take him?

Thank you.

There we go.

All right, it's great. Here, take these.

What am I supposed to do?

I want to believe, okay?

So help me out.

I wasn't going to miss out on all the fun, was I?

No. No.

Hey. Hey there.

How can I help?

Hand me that pine cone. We've only got a few minutes left.

Here you go. Thank you.

Wow, it looks great.

Great. Well, we did it.

Lindsay, I'm so glad you're here.

Me too.

Hey, there's only a few minutes left. You two better get up to the podium.

Yeah, we better.

Do you want to take him back? Oh, yeah.

Well done, both of you. Oh, thank you. It looks so great.

Oh, good job, Scott. Oh, thank you.

Your grandfather would be so proud.

It looked incredible.

I appreciate that.

You're the only one who knows what this really means to me.

And as you can see, the lights came in. An exact replica.

Oh, no.

Scott. What?

Look.

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.

Is this one bulb?

No. No, it's not. With these old lights, when one of them doesn't work, none of

them work. You mean... That's the entire square.

Don't we have another bulb? No, we don't.

Welcome to our 75th Christmas tree lighting ceremony.

I want to thank all the good folks of Guilford who made tonight possible.

God, it's not going to work. When they flip that switch, it's just going to be

dark. It won't.

Well, it is, unless you pray for another miracle. I already have.

Do you believe in magic?

What? Do you believe in magic?

I do.

I know you do.

And you didn't put any of those things in that stocking, did you, sweetie?

No. I believe you.

Wait here.

Where? Mom!

What is she doing? I don't know.

I also want to thank all the volunteers who came out and helped in the

construction and the cleanup in the park.

Anything?

A little fear.

What are we going to do?

You're going to light up the square.

I understand.

I do.

Go on.

I couldn't have done it without you, Lindsay Munro.

I almost forgot.

That's your little present.

Oh, thank you for fixing that.

Absolutely.

Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.

So beautiful.

Do you see him?

Hey, Lindsay.

You're a little early. We're just setting up. Congratulations.

Thank you.

Ruth just can't stop talking about it.

She thinks it's all because of her.

We may have had some other help. Hey, Reverend, is that same woman here this

year? The one that I asked you about?

She's setting up right now in the corner.

Right over there.

He wanted to return this.

We thought perhaps it could be passed on to somebody else that can use it this

year. That's how it works, isn't it?

I'm sure someone else will find it just as lovely and meaningful.

Let's go, Carol.

Dear.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.