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All right.
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If I were a kid, what
kind of characters
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would I want to see
brought to life?
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Hi, Hank.
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Good morning, Natalie.
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Good morning.
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Thank you.
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Have a good one.
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You, too.
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Ok.
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Hi.
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Sorry, sorry.
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I was collecting donations
for the churches.
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Never mind.
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Well, as you all know,
Ralph the Reindeer is
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our highest-performing
children's book
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here at blitz publishing.
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And that's thanks
to each and every one
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of you and your unique talents.
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It takes a village, and you've
all done a fantastic job.
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We're looking to develop
some new characters
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for our department, and we'll
be taking one of you
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off the Ralph team
to head up your own series
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of books in the new year.
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If you'd like to be
considered, please
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have your pictures
in my inbox before we
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break for the holidays.
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Thank you so much.
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Thank you.
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Madeline, I was
hoping you had a second.
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Yeah, what's up?
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I had an idea
for a new book series.
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I don't have it all
fleshed out yet,
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but I was thinking it could be
a faith-focused children's book
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to highlight the meaning
of the season.
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How about this--
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you develop it a little bit
more and get back to me.
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Sound good?
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Yes.
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Yeah.
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OK, great.
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Thank you.
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Yes!
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What are you working on?
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Our homework
from Sunday school.
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Our teacher wanted us to write
down a list of prayers
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for the people
in our lives, instead
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of writing down a toy list.
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Well, that's very--
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I'm glad you're doing that.
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Me, too.
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It's really fun.
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Do you want me to add
anything for you?
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I'll give it some thought.
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Better get your shoes on.
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We're going to be late.
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I think we should put up
some decorations in here.
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It's a little sad.
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That's the thing.
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I usually just get chamomile.
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But tonight, I got lemon ginger.
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I hope it's not too gingery.
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Mm, it is.
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All right.
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If you'll excuse me
for just one moment,
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I'm going to go freshen up.
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Yeah, sure.
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You couldn't have picked
a pizza place or something?
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Fusion restaurant is trending.
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They're the hot new thing.
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Could be my next big client
if I play my cards right.
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Next big client?
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That implies you already
have at least one.
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Oh, fine.
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First big client.
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Whatever happened with
the roller rink laser tag combo
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you wanted to invest in?
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I got some market feedback
that that was too dangerous.
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Oh.
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I wonder who also said that.
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Just a little
bump in the road.
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I love
your enthusiasm, Dad.
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I really do.
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And I can't wait for you
to find that thing.
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And I look forward to seeing
it take off when you do.
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I gotta run.
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Babysitter's waiting.
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Will you be joining Caroline
and I at church on Sunday?
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Did she finish her
Christmas prayer list?
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I think she did.
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And as far as joining you goes,
I'll have to check my calendar.
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Good luck with the client scout.
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This could be the place.
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I hope it is.
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Thanks for the drink.
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Sorry about that.
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Merry Christmas to you, too.
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Oh, thanks.
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You're welcome.
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Then Molly promised me she'd
add my prayers to her list.
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Well, that was nice of her.
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But I didn't want to wait.
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So I prayed myself.
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It was very good of you.
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You know, Dad, Mrs.
Maroney at Sunday school
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says that miracles
happen all the time,
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and that there's living
proof all around us.
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It's getting late, kiddo.
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Try and get some sleep.
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I love you, Dad.
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I love you, too.
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Dear Jesus, thank
you for today.
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Thank you for my dad.
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And please bless Pops and Mrs.
Jenkins from across the street.
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And my teacher, Ms. Flitter.
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He was very
passionate about tea.
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Why did you go out with him?
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I don't know.
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Because I'm single?
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Might be a good time
for you to spend some time
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with your sketchbook, right?
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I just need some direction.
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I know I can write
a story that captures
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what Christmas is really about.
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You know, a story
that needs to be told.
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But I'm just having
trouble getting started.
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I sat there for four hours
last night and nothing.
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You know what you need?
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A distraction.
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Well, that's why I
went out with Matt.
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A healthy distraction.
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Come volunteer with
me down at the church?
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I need some hands with
the upcoming senior events.
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And with Stephen still overseas,
it is our busiest season,
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and I could really
use some extra help.
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I'd love to.
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Oh, great.
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Because I already added
your name to the schedule.
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OK.
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I will email you your shift
information this afternoon.
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Thank you.
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Thank you.
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Thanks.
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So, did you make them
an offer last night?
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As it turns out, I did.
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Wow.
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I-- I didn't expect
you to actually--
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wow.
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Sent it off to the other
investors to get their thoughts.
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But I think Tom Emerson
Investment Ventures
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has their first client.
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I'm excited for you, Dad.
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Yeah, I can tell.
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Hey, Caroline, you want to go
see if they got any sprinkles?
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Really?
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Yeah.
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I think this whole
festive season
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has gone to Caroline's head.
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Everything is Christmas
this and Christmas that.
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She's talking about
making reindeer food
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and decorating a tree
and stringing up lights
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in every room in the house.
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And I can't keep up.
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And this morning, I found
her Christmas prayer list.
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Take a look at that.
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"Dear Jesus, this Christmas,
I have a lot of prayers.
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I know this season
isn't about gifts,
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but I'm praying
for these anyway.
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I would like, number
one, for Dad to be happy,
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number two, for Pops to finally
get his first client."
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Oh, very eloquent.
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She's going to grow up to be
a lawyer or an investor,
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like her old pops.
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Keep reading.
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"Number three,
for our mailman to get
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a plane ticket to go see his
daughter at her faraway house."
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She absolutely nailed her Sunday
school homework assignment.
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She's a kind, sweet, sensitive
girl who wants to help people.
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I think you should
celebrate that.
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How?
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I don't want her to feel
like God isn't listening
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because one of her
prayers aren't answered
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exactly the way she hoped.
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In my experience, He has
a way of making things happen
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when we least expect them.
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I don't know about that.
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I mean, a plane ticket
for our mailman?
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God works in incredible ways.
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Caroline is a kid with a big
heart and a big imagination.
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I think you should just let
her relish in the spirit
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of the season for as long
as she can before she becomes
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old and cynical like you.
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I'm not old, or cynical.
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Keep telling yourself that.
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I didn't know
which ones I wanted.
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So I asked for both.
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Are you leaving, Pops?
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I am.
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I got a big meeting.
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About a new client?
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Yeah.
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Good luck.
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Oh, thank you, darling.
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I love you.
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I love you too, Pops.
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See you, son.
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Good luck.
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That is
a lot of sprinkles.
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What?
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It's Christmas time.
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Oh, I am so sorry.
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It's fine.
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Your bag is really big.
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Caroline.
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Yeah, it seems like it.
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Here.
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How very Mary Poppins of you
when there's a whole stack
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of napkins right behind you.
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Oh, that's good.
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I can refill my stash
for the next time
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I spill coffee on someone.
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Why don't you run
these to the dish bin?
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Why didn't you.
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Ready, Dad?
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Ready
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Again, I'm so sorry.
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It's fine.
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That was his second cup.
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I'm Caroline.
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Natalie.
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Merry Christmas, Ms. Natalie.
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Merry Christmas, Caroline.
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Merry Christmas.
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Hank the mailman.
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Hank's my mailman.
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Tell me what you think, Grandma.
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I'm going to call her
Adeline the Angel.
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She's this angel who
goes on adventures
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and saves the day by answering
Christmas prayers.
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Except the kids in this story
aren't asking for things
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like toys or clothes.
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They're asking
for the same things
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that this little
girl, Caroline, is--
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to answer other
people's prayers.
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And how do you know
this little girl?
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I don't, really.
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I just spilled coffee on her dad
this morning at the coffee shop.
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Oh, my goodness.
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And her list really doesn't
have anything for her on it?
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No, everything is
for other people.
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Oh, she sounds like
such a sweet girl.
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I just wish there
was more I could do.
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Well, maybe there is.
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This list is very interesting.
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I think you should go for it.
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What?
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Try and answer her prayers.
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What?
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At least one of them.
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I mean, I've never
believed in coincidences.
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It's not by chance that you
just found this prayer list,
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and that it inspired you.
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I think you should
give it a shot.
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Who's to say I should be the
one to do something like this?
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Well, who are any
of us to do anything?
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I mean, even if you
can't answer all of them,
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it might still be a very,
very good exercise.
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Come on, tell me about
that prayer list.
269
00:13:48,661 --> 00:13:50,162
OK.
270
00:13:50,196 --> 00:13:53,432
So, see this?
271
00:13:53,499 --> 00:13:56,502
For our mailman, Hank.
272
00:13:56,535 --> 00:13:57,870
Hank Davis?
273
00:13:57,903 --> 00:13:59,605
Isn't he the one that
goes to our church?
274
00:13:59,672 --> 00:14:00,539
Mm-hmm.
275
00:14:00,573 --> 00:14:02,241
And she's right.
276
00:14:02,274 --> 00:14:05,611
His daughter lives overseas
and has fallen on hard times.
277
00:14:05,678 --> 00:14:07,880
But he hasn't been
able to scrape together
278
00:14:07,913 --> 00:14:10,716
enough funds to go and see her.
279
00:14:10,749 --> 00:14:17,756
I was thinking, what if I did
some sort of mini fundraiser
280
00:14:17,790 --> 00:14:19,558
for him?
281
00:14:19,592 --> 00:14:23,596
Crowdsource some resources from
other neighbors, church members,
282
00:14:23,629 --> 00:14:26,398
see if we could raise
enough funds for Hank
283
00:14:26,432 --> 00:14:28,267
to buy a plane ticket.
284
00:14:28,300 --> 00:14:30,803
You know, that'd be such
a generous thing to do.
285
00:14:30,870 --> 00:14:32,371
I don't know where
this girl lives,
286
00:14:32,404 --> 00:14:37,076
but maybe I could take
a note to the coffee shop.
287
00:14:37,109 --> 00:14:40,946
Or I could give one
to Hank directly.
288
00:14:40,980 --> 00:14:42,882
What do you think?
289
00:14:42,915 --> 00:14:45,618
Well, I think the Lord
is ready to work
290
00:14:45,651 --> 00:14:47,286
through you, my dear.
291
00:14:47,319 --> 00:14:51,590
I mean, Christmas is the most
wonderful time of year
292
00:14:51,624 --> 00:14:53,792
to share the message of Jesus.
293
00:14:53,826 --> 00:14:55,961
And anytime we can
help our fellow man
294
00:14:55,995 --> 00:15:01,467
be His hands and feet,
my philosophy
295
00:15:01,500 --> 00:15:03,235
is that you just do it.
296
00:15:46,712 --> 00:15:48,714
So she's an angel.
297
00:15:48,781 --> 00:15:49,949
Uh-huh
298
00:15:49,982 --> 00:15:52,785
But this is
a Christmas book, right?
299
00:15:52,818 --> 00:15:55,154
So she should make toys.
300
00:15:55,187 --> 00:16:02,294
Well, she answers prayers
assigned to her by Jesus.
301
00:16:02,328 --> 00:16:04,029
But for other
people, not the kid.
302
00:16:04,063 --> 00:16:04,897
Yes.
303
00:16:08,000 --> 00:16:09,735
I'm just not sure
it's got the legs.
304
00:16:12,671 --> 00:16:16,375
Do you like anything about it?
305
00:16:16,408 --> 00:16:18,644
Well, the angel
character's cute,
306
00:16:18,677 --> 00:16:20,713
but I just don't think
the story's strong enough.
307
00:16:24,316 --> 00:16:25,985
Let's try another round.
308
00:16:26,018 --> 00:16:29,588
Maybe add in some
more characters.
309
00:16:29,655 --> 00:16:30,422
You got it.
310
00:16:35,694 --> 00:16:37,930
And then I want to make
cookies for Mr. Riley
311
00:16:37,997 --> 00:16:39,932
to say thank you
for the piano lessons.
312
00:16:39,999 --> 00:16:41,433
We pay him for those.
313
00:16:41,500 --> 00:16:43,902
And I want to make hot
cocoa mugs for Mrs. Amos.
314
00:16:43,936 --> 00:16:46,205
We already got
your teacher a present.
315
00:16:46,238 --> 00:16:48,440
Oh, and I want to clean
out the hall closet
316
00:16:48,507 --> 00:16:52,111
and take the towels to the baby
kittens at the animal shelter.
317
00:16:52,177 --> 00:16:54,046
Oh, and maybe we
can look at dogs.
318
00:16:54,079 --> 00:16:55,748
Caroline, we've
been over this.
319
00:16:55,781 --> 00:16:56,715
I know.
320
00:16:56,749 --> 00:16:58,350
It was just a suggestion.
321
00:16:58,384 --> 00:17:01,353
Or we could take them
to the local homeless shelter.
322
00:17:01,387 --> 00:17:03,689
Oh, and did you get
the Christmas cards I asked for?
323
00:17:03,722 --> 00:17:05,290
Yeah.
324
00:17:05,357 --> 00:17:07,026
I told Mrs. Jenkins she'd
be number one on our list.
325
00:17:07,059 --> 00:17:08,027
Oh, you did?
326
00:17:08,861 --> 00:17:10,896
I don't know, Natalie.
327
00:17:10,929 --> 00:17:14,099
What's wrong with it, James?
328
00:17:14,133 --> 00:17:16,568
It's just... you know?
329
00:17:19,204 --> 00:17:20,572
No.
330
00:17:20,606 --> 00:17:23,042
An angel that works
for Jesus?
331
00:17:23,075 --> 00:17:25,444
Couldn't we make her an elf
or something?
332
00:17:25,477 --> 00:17:27,880
I like the message.
333
00:17:27,913 --> 00:17:30,082
I think an elf feels
more Christmas.
334
00:17:30,115 --> 00:17:31,450
Well, that is the point.
335
00:17:31,483 --> 00:17:34,486
I want to put more Jesus back
into Christmas,
336
00:17:34,553 --> 00:17:36,989
celebrate the real reason
for the season.
337
00:17:37,056 --> 00:17:39,591
Make it less commercial.
338
00:17:39,625 --> 00:17:42,995
Right. Makes sense.
339
00:17:43,062 --> 00:17:45,431
I think you should still
consider the elf idea.
340
00:17:47,566 --> 00:17:48,934
Thank you, James.
341
00:17:50,736 --> 00:17:52,137
Elf.
342
00:17:54,606 --> 00:17:56,809
Yeah, that's bad.
343
00:17:56,842 --> 00:17:58,477
Yeah, I'm happy to help.
344
00:17:58,510 --> 00:18:01,814
I just don't see why Madeline
thinks he is such a better
345
00:18:01,847 --> 00:18:04,316
Illustrator than I am.
346
00:18:04,349 --> 00:18:05,818
Oh, I'll get that.
347
00:18:05,851 --> 00:18:06,852
Thank you so much.
348
00:18:12,091 --> 00:18:12,991
He's calling.
349
00:18:13,025 --> 00:18:14,626
What?
350
00:18:14,660 --> 00:18:16,628
Hannah.
351
00:18:16,662 --> 00:18:17,930
There's my girl.
352
00:18:17,963 --> 00:18:19,131
Hi.
353
00:18:19,164 --> 00:18:20,199
So how are things going?
354
00:18:20,265 --> 00:18:20,999
Good.
355
00:18:21,033 --> 00:18:22,201
Fine.
356
00:18:22,267 --> 00:18:23,268
I miss you.
357
00:18:23,302 --> 00:18:24,636
I miss you, too.
358
00:18:24,670 --> 00:18:26,305
A lot.
359
00:18:26,338 --> 00:18:29,475
Life on an army base sure is
different from life at home.
360
00:18:29,508 --> 00:18:32,377
Any word on if they'll let
you come home for Christmas?
361
00:18:32,444 --> 00:18:34,513
Honey,
we've been through this.
362
00:18:34,546 --> 00:18:35,314
I know.
363
00:18:35,347 --> 00:18:36,815
I know.
364
00:18:36,849 --> 00:18:38,717
I guess I was just hoping,
since you were supposed
365
00:18:38,784 --> 00:18:39,952
to be done in November--
366
00:18:39,985 --> 00:18:42,454
I can't leave
if they still need me.
367
00:18:42,488 --> 00:18:44,022
I know.
368
00:18:44,056 --> 00:18:45,891
I'm really proud of you.
369
00:18:45,958 --> 00:18:48,327
I'm proud of you.
370
00:18:48,360 --> 00:18:49,895
So how are things
going at the church?
371
00:18:49,962 --> 00:18:50,863
Good.
372
00:18:50,896 --> 00:18:52,631
I enlisted a new recruit.
373
00:18:52,664 --> 00:18:54,066
Hey!
374
00:18:54,133 --> 00:18:55,667
Taking
over my job, are you?
375
00:18:55,701 --> 00:18:57,536
Oh, you know I could
never fill your shoes.
376
00:18:57,569 --> 00:18:58,570
Good.
377
00:18:58,637 --> 00:18:59,705
Don't get too comfortable.
378
00:18:59,738 --> 00:19:01,740
I'll be back before you know it.
379
00:19:01,807 --> 00:19:03,709
Can't wait.
380
00:19:03,742 --> 00:19:04,510
Hey, sorry.
381
00:19:04,543 --> 00:19:05,711
I gotta get going.
382
00:19:05,744 --> 00:19:08,247
But I'll call again
when I can, OK?
383
00:19:08,313 --> 00:19:09,314
I love you.
384
00:19:09,348 --> 00:19:10,182
Love you.
385
00:19:13,519 --> 00:19:16,822
Hey, he'll be
home for Christmas.
386
00:19:16,855 --> 00:19:17,756
I hope so.
387
00:19:20,726 --> 00:19:22,394
OK, boss.
388
00:19:22,427 --> 00:19:24,363
What's next
on our Christmas to do list?
389
00:19:24,396 --> 00:19:26,865
Oh, should look
at my schedule.
390
00:19:26,899 --> 00:19:28,000
Let's go to the front, yeah?
391
00:19:28,033 --> 00:19:28,934
Yeah.
392
00:19:29,001 --> 00:19:30,035
Maybe set up some wreaths.
393
00:19:30,068 --> 00:19:31,403
I've got plenty in the box.
394
00:19:31,436 --> 00:19:32,271
Thank you so much.
395
00:19:32,337 --> 00:19:33,372
You lead the way, boss.
396
00:19:42,681 --> 00:19:44,049
OK.
397
00:19:44,082 --> 00:19:45,417
Good work on the designs
398
00:19:45,450 --> 00:19:46,785
with the illustrators.
399
00:19:46,852 --> 00:19:48,387
They say you're
really improving.
400
00:19:52,090 --> 00:19:53,358
Thank you.
401
00:19:53,392 --> 00:19:54,793
And as far as the pitch goes?
402
00:19:59,031 --> 00:20:01,700
Send your
character over, and I'll review.
403
00:20:04,903 --> 00:20:05,904
Yes!
404
00:20:05,938 --> 00:20:08,607
OK.
405
00:20:08,640 --> 00:20:11,710
Adeline the Angel.
406
00:20:11,743 --> 00:20:13,078
Who is Adeline the Angel?
407
00:20:23,755 --> 00:20:24,957
Thank you.
408
00:20:24,990 --> 00:20:27,392
Oh, I'm sorry.
409
00:20:27,426 --> 00:20:28,927
You should leave
that bag outside.
410
00:20:28,961 --> 00:20:30,596
It's a bit of a hazard.
411
00:20:30,629 --> 00:20:33,098
Doesn't usually cause
this many accidents.
412
00:20:33,131 --> 00:20:35,300
So I'm just lucky.
413
00:20:35,334 --> 00:20:38,570
Apparently so.
414
00:20:38,604 --> 00:20:39,471
Have a great day.
415
00:20:39,504 --> 00:20:40,339
You, too.
416
00:20:56,788 --> 00:20:59,258
Oh, hi, Mrs. Jenkins.
417
00:20:59,291 --> 00:21:00,592
Natalie!
418
00:21:00,626 --> 00:21:03,095
To what do I owe the pleasure?
419
00:21:03,128 --> 00:21:07,366
I don't know if you heard
about our beloved mailman, Hank.
420
00:21:07,432 --> 00:21:09,201
No, I did not.
421
00:21:09,268 --> 00:21:10,602
Yeah.
422
00:21:10,636 --> 00:21:12,771
Kind of a weird thing
to know about a mailman,
423
00:21:12,804 --> 00:21:15,774
but I know it's
been hard on him,
424
00:21:15,807 --> 00:21:18,810
having his daughter
living abroad so long.
425
00:21:18,844 --> 00:21:23,448
So I was hoping we could
spread a little Christmas cheer
426
00:21:23,482 --> 00:21:26,485
by raising enough money
for him to buy a plane ticket
427
00:21:26,518 --> 00:21:28,654
and go visit them
for a few weeks.
428
00:21:28,687 --> 00:21:30,522
I love that idea.
429
00:21:30,555 --> 00:21:31,957
I'll grab my checkbook.
430
00:21:45,237 --> 00:21:46,705
Hi.
431
00:21:46,738 --> 00:21:48,473
Hello.
432
00:21:48,507 --> 00:21:50,409
Would you like to donate to the
church's fundraising efforts?
433
00:21:50,475 --> 00:21:51,510
Thank you.
434
00:21:51,543 --> 00:21:53,078
Thank you so much.
435
00:22:12,998 --> 00:22:16,068
All right, Hank, let's
get you a plane ticket.
436
00:22:18,670 --> 00:22:20,505
I should clean this up.
437
00:22:26,878 --> 00:22:28,580
Oh, very good.
438
00:22:31,450 --> 00:22:35,520
Dad, we have to get
a Christmas tree.
439
00:22:35,554 --> 00:22:39,691
How about we put lights
up on top of the bookshelf?
440
00:22:39,725 --> 00:22:41,059
Hmm?
441
00:22:41,093 --> 00:22:43,028
You said that last year.
442
00:22:43,061 --> 00:22:46,064
Yeah, and it was
a cool idea then, too.
443
00:22:46,098 --> 00:22:48,767
A tree just sheds
needles everywhere.
444
00:22:48,800 --> 00:22:50,969
Mom loved Christmas.
445
00:22:51,036 --> 00:22:53,939
And I miss doing all
those Christmassy things
446
00:22:53,972 --> 00:22:56,541
like decorating
a tree and stuff.
447
00:22:56,575 --> 00:22:58,710
I know it reminds you of her.
448
00:22:58,744 --> 00:23:01,079
It reminds me of her too.
449
00:23:01,113 --> 00:23:02,614
But I like that.
450
00:23:02,647 --> 00:23:05,384
I want to remember her.
451
00:23:05,417 --> 00:23:06,985
We'll always remember her.
452
00:23:10,389 --> 00:23:13,291
We can get a tree.
453
00:23:13,325 --> 00:23:15,427
Thank you.
454
00:23:15,460 --> 00:23:17,796
Now eat up.
455
00:23:32,077 --> 00:23:32,978
Hank.
456
00:23:33,011 --> 00:23:34,679
Hey.
457
00:23:34,746 --> 00:23:35,847
I have something for you.
458
00:23:38,417 --> 00:23:41,853
Natalie, what is this?
459
00:23:41,920 --> 00:23:44,189
It's for a plane ticket.
460
00:23:44,256 --> 00:23:47,826
The money is from all of us
at the Belford Falls Church.
461
00:23:47,859 --> 00:23:48,927
It's too much.
462
00:23:48,960 --> 00:23:50,429
I can't accept this.
463
00:23:50,462 --> 00:23:53,298
I'd say it's barely enough.
464
00:23:53,331 --> 00:23:54,699
We'll miss you, Hank.
465
00:23:54,766 --> 00:23:56,334
But we hope you
have the best time.
466
00:23:59,371 --> 00:24:01,006
Thank you.
467
00:24:01,039 --> 00:24:03,675
You have no idea how
much this means to me.
468
00:24:03,708 --> 00:24:06,011
Please, thank everyone for me.
469
00:24:06,044 --> 00:24:07,612
I will.
470
00:24:07,646 --> 00:24:09,514
Merry Christmas, Hank.
471
00:24:09,548 --> 00:24:10,682
Merry Christmas, Natalie.
472
00:24:24,563 --> 00:24:26,131
Hi, Hank.
473
00:24:26,164 --> 00:24:27,666
Good afternoon, Caroline.
474
00:24:32,471 --> 00:24:36,374
Hey, I wanted to let you know
I'll be gone for a few days.
475
00:24:36,408 --> 00:24:38,543
I'm going to see my daughter
over the holidays.
476
00:24:38,577 --> 00:24:41,713
So Merry Christmas, Caroline.
477
00:24:47,385 --> 00:24:50,021
Dad!
478
00:24:50,055 --> 00:24:54,226
Dad, Jesus answered
one of my prayers!
479
00:24:54,259 --> 00:24:56,995
Hank got his plane ticket
to go see his daughter.
480
00:24:57,028 --> 00:24:59,598
It's a Christmas miracle!
481
00:24:59,664 --> 00:25:02,367
We need a Christmas tree.
482
00:25:02,400 --> 00:25:04,903
What does this have to do with
us getting a Christmas tree?
483
00:25:04,936 --> 00:25:05,871
Everything.
484
00:25:05,904 --> 00:25:07,072
Dad, come on.
485
00:25:07,105 --> 00:25:07,906
Please.
486
00:25:10,041 --> 00:25:12,244
OK.
487
00:25:12,277 --> 00:25:13,545
OK.
488
00:25:13,578 --> 00:25:15,347
I promise I will get
you a tree tomorrow.
489
00:25:23,355 --> 00:25:26,091
And I'm calling
Pops if you don't.
490
00:25:26,124 --> 00:25:27,459
Why?
491
00:25:27,526 --> 00:25:30,195
Because I asked him
to take me If you don't.
492
00:25:30,228 --> 00:25:31,596
You are
your mother's daughter.
493
00:25:35,300 --> 00:25:38,870
I miss her so much.
494
00:25:38,904 --> 00:25:41,406
Yeah.
495
00:25:41,439 --> 00:25:42,374
I do too, kiddo.
496
00:25:46,378 --> 00:25:48,079
Tree, tomorrow.
497
00:25:48,113 --> 00:25:48,947
You got it.
498
00:25:56,054 --> 00:25:58,924
Want to come
by for dinner tonight?
499
00:25:58,957 --> 00:26:00,625
Would love to.
500
00:26:00,659 --> 00:26:02,727
But I'm going to an ornament
decorating thing at the church.
501
00:26:02,761 --> 00:26:03,929
Sounds fun.
502
00:26:06,298 --> 00:26:07,399
Wanna come?
503
00:26:10,902 --> 00:26:13,004
No,
but you have fun.
504
00:26:25,417 --> 00:26:28,186
You don't think her dad
would be mad if he found out?
505
00:26:28,253 --> 00:26:30,822
I don't think he would
have a reason to be.
506
00:26:30,855 --> 00:26:34,859
It's not as though I'm
breaking any rules or anything.
507
00:26:34,926 --> 00:26:38,863
I'm just answering some prayers.
508
00:26:38,930 --> 00:26:43,301
I'll tell her it
was me, eventually.
509
00:26:43,335 --> 00:26:45,870
But I think I want
to keep going.
510
00:26:45,937 --> 00:26:49,107
It felt good to do
something for somebody else.
511
00:26:49,140 --> 00:26:54,446
It took me out of my head
for the first time in so long.
512
00:26:54,479 --> 00:26:56,181
Wait.
513
00:26:56,214 --> 00:26:58,183
Did the tree come today?
514
00:26:58,216 --> 00:26:59,517
I don't know.
515
00:26:59,551 --> 00:27:01,119
I knew it.
516
00:27:01,152 --> 00:27:02,988
I knew I should not have
ordered that Christmas tree
517
00:27:03,021 --> 00:27:04,856
this year from that ad online.
- Hannah.
518
00:27:04,889 --> 00:27:06,491
And with the ornament
decorating tonight,
519
00:27:06,524 --> 00:27:08,560
what are we going to do if we
don't have the tree to put
520
00:27:08,627 --> 00:27:10,295
the decorated ornaments on?
521
00:27:10,328 --> 00:27:11,663
Oh--
522
00:27:11,696 --> 00:27:13,198
Well, I have
the afternoon free.
523
00:27:13,231 --> 00:27:14,966
I can go to the tree
lot, pick something up.
524
00:27:15,000 --> 00:27:16,167
Could you?
525
00:27:16,201 --> 00:27:17,369
Mm-hmm.
Oh, that'd be wonderful.
526
00:27:17,402 --> 00:27:19,004
- I got you, boss.
- Oh, thank you so much.
527
00:27:19,037 --> 00:27:20,071
I'll be so quick.
I promise.
528
00:27:20,138 --> 00:27:21,473
Appreciate it.
See you soon.
529
00:27:24,175 --> 00:27:25,310
So much to do.
530
00:27:30,315 --> 00:27:31,416
Hi.
531
00:27:31,483 --> 00:27:33,084
Hi.
532
00:27:33,151 --> 00:27:35,320
I'm Natalie, from
the coffee shop.
533
00:27:35,353 --> 00:27:36,321
Yeah, I remember.
534
00:27:36,354 --> 00:27:37,589
Mary Poppins.
535
00:27:43,995 --> 00:27:45,430
Wow.
536
00:27:45,497 --> 00:27:46,898
Everywhere in town sold out.
537
00:27:46,931 --> 00:27:48,366
This is the fourth
place I've tried,
538
00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:52,370
and it's still a whole
week until Christmas.
539
00:27:52,404 --> 00:27:56,708
Christmas is in seven days,
and you don't have a tree?
540
00:27:56,741 --> 00:27:57,909
You do?
541
00:27:57,942 --> 00:27:59,377
Yeah, I do.
542
00:27:59,411 --> 00:28:00,445
Then why are you here?
543
00:28:00,512 --> 00:28:02,013
Just doubling up?
544
00:28:02,047 --> 00:28:04,783
Do you always answer
with a question?
545
00:28:04,849 --> 00:28:06,451
Do you?
546
00:28:06,518 --> 00:28:08,887
So do you always wait until
the last second to get a tree?
547
00:28:08,920 --> 00:28:11,256
OK, it's not the last
second if there's still
548
00:28:11,289 --> 00:28:13,091
seven days until Christmas.
549
00:28:13,124 --> 00:28:14,859
That's the last
minute by a holiday that
550
00:28:14,893 --> 00:28:16,928
requires decoration standard.
551
00:28:16,961 --> 00:28:19,597
By the time you get them up,
it'll be time to take them down.
552
00:28:19,631 --> 00:28:22,567
Well, if it were up to me,
I wouldn't put one up at all.
553
00:28:22,600 --> 00:28:23,635
Wow.
554
00:28:23,702 --> 00:28:25,270
Really festive, are you?
555
00:28:25,303 --> 00:28:27,138
It's not really my thing.
556
00:28:27,205 --> 00:28:28,973
Well, for the record,
you can never
557
00:28:29,040 --> 00:28:30,275
have too many Christmas trees.
558
00:28:32,577 --> 00:28:33,378
Yeah.
559
00:28:36,247 --> 00:28:37,415
We're stuck.
560
00:28:37,449 --> 00:28:38,450
What?
561
00:28:38,483 --> 00:28:39,317
No, no, no.
562
00:28:39,384 --> 00:28:40,719
I need to find a tree.
563
00:28:40,752 --> 00:28:42,487
I thought you already had one.
564
00:28:42,554 --> 00:28:43,955
I do.
565
00:28:43,988 --> 00:28:45,924
It's for a seniors event
at the church tonight.
566
00:28:45,957 --> 00:28:47,892
The ornament decorating?
567
00:28:47,926 --> 00:28:48,960
Yeah.
568
00:28:48,993 --> 00:28:50,095
How do you know about that?
569
00:28:50,128 --> 00:28:51,096
My dad's going.
570
00:28:51,129 --> 00:28:52,430
He likes to mingle.
571
00:28:52,464 --> 00:28:53,465
Funny.
572
00:28:53,498 --> 00:28:54,899
My grandmother's going to that.
573
00:28:57,569 --> 00:28:58,403
I'm sorry.
574
00:28:58,436 --> 00:28:59,270
One second.
575
00:28:59,304 --> 00:29:00,238
I think I have an idea.
576
00:29:03,508 --> 00:29:06,845
Hey, grandie, I have
a huge favor to ask.
577
00:29:06,911 --> 00:29:10,081
Does Matilda still have
a hook up at that tree farm?
578
00:29:10,115 --> 00:29:12,283
It's kind of an emergency.
579
00:29:15,253 --> 00:29:17,822
Having food delivered
was a good idea.
580
00:29:17,856 --> 00:29:19,657
Looks like they forgot
the cutlery, though.
581
00:29:19,691 --> 00:29:22,827
No worries.
582
00:29:22,861 --> 00:29:24,696
Thank you.
583
00:29:24,763 --> 00:29:27,265
So any update on your tree?
584
00:29:27,298 --> 00:29:28,299
Yeah.
585
00:29:28,333 --> 00:29:29,934
My grandie said they found one.
586
00:29:29,968 --> 00:29:32,003
Her Bible study is helping
her deliver it to the church
587
00:29:32,036 --> 00:29:33,438
as we speak.
588
00:29:33,471 --> 00:29:35,273
Oh, nothing like Bible
study to save the day.
589
00:29:35,306 --> 00:29:36,508
Literally.
590
00:29:41,446 --> 00:29:43,948
So how long do you have
until Caroline gets home?
591
00:29:43,982 --> 00:29:45,383
A few hours.
592
00:29:45,450 --> 00:29:49,387
She has dance right after
school on Thursdays.
593
00:29:49,454 --> 00:29:52,524
Wait, how do you know
my daughter's name?
594
00:29:55,126 --> 00:29:57,195
We met at the coffee shop.
595
00:29:57,228 --> 00:29:58,963
Oh, right.
596
00:30:02,467 --> 00:30:04,302
She seems like
a very sweet girl.
597
00:30:04,335 --> 00:30:05,136
She is.
598
00:30:08,139 --> 00:30:11,509
She has this Christmas list.
599
00:30:11,543 --> 00:30:13,812
It's a prayer list.
600
00:30:13,845 --> 00:30:15,413
It's very sweet, actually.
601
00:30:15,480 --> 00:30:17,148
She's praying for things
for other people
602
00:30:17,182 --> 00:30:22,020
this Christmas,
like a plane ticket
603
00:30:22,053 --> 00:30:27,525
for our mailman, some new winter
clothes for a girl in her class.
604
00:30:27,559 --> 00:30:29,761
Sounds like she
has a very big heart.
605
00:30:29,828 --> 00:30:32,030
Yeah, she really does.
606
00:30:32,063 --> 00:30:34,432
I just worry that her faith
will be shaken if these prayers
607
00:30:34,499 --> 00:30:36,835
aren't answered.
608
00:30:36,868 --> 00:30:38,102
Who's to say they won't be?
609
00:30:42,373 --> 00:30:49,247
Look, in my experience,
Jesus has a way of working
610
00:30:49,280 --> 00:30:50,515
everything for His good.
611
00:30:53,451 --> 00:30:57,222
You know, I know I
know that in my core.
612
00:30:57,255 --> 00:31:05,964
But I feel like my faith's been
in short supply these days.
613
00:31:06,030 --> 00:31:10,568
Sounds to me like
you need to slow down,
614
00:31:10,602 --> 00:31:14,906
give yourself time to invest
in your relationship with Him.
615
00:31:14,939 --> 00:31:16,441
Might not feel
like a lot to you,
616
00:31:16,474 --> 00:31:20,245
but it means the world to Him.
617
00:31:25,483 --> 00:31:29,053
Hey, what are you guys
doing tomorrow afternoon?
618
00:31:29,087 --> 00:31:32,223
Well, now, probably trying
to find a Christmas tree.
619
00:31:32,257 --> 00:31:36,261
Well, I can guarantee a great
spot that will have a tree.
620
00:31:36,294 --> 00:31:37,662
Multiple, likely.
621
00:31:37,729 --> 00:31:39,631
Same place your grandma
got one for the church?
622
00:31:39,664 --> 00:31:41,766
Mm-hmm.
623
00:31:41,799 --> 00:31:43,468
How do I not know
about this place?
624
00:31:43,501 --> 00:31:49,474
It's very rustic,
a great way, I would say,
625
00:31:49,507 --> 00:31:51,476
for one to show their daughter
they were getting
626
00:31:51,509 --> 00:31:54,512
into the Christmas spirit.
627
00:31:54,579 --> 00:31:56,447
I would be happy
to take you two.
628
00:32:00,685 --> 00:32:04,155
Well, this was--
629
00:32:04,188 --> 00:32:05,189
Unexpected.
630
00:32:08,459 --> 00:32:09,193
Yeah.
631
00:32:09,260 --> 00:32:10,828
Yeah.
632
00:32:10,862 --> 00:32:11,629
It was.
633
00:32:15,433 --> 00:32:19,370
If you're interested, text me.
634
00:32:19,437 --> 00:32:20,605
Then we can make it happen.
635
00:32:35,853 --> 00:32:37,221
Number four,
636
00:32:37,288 --> 00:32:39,824
get a new coat
and boots for Jane Fritz
637
00:32:39,857 --> 00:32:43,628
in Mrs. Flitter's class
at Pinecrest Elementary.
638
00:32:43,661 --> 00:32:46,698
Her coat is too small
and is missing buttons.
639
00:32:46,731 --> 00:32:49,334
And her boots have
a hole in the big toe.
640
00:32:49,367 --> 00:32:52,537
Jesus, I think she
really needs this.
641
00:32:52,570 --> 00:32:55,673
We're about the same
size, and I wear kids 8.
642
00:32:55,707 --> 00:32:59,644
So maybe just get that and give
her the receipt just to be safe.
643
00:33:19,664 --> 00:33:22,266
Hey, what's going on here?
644
00:33:22,333 --> 00:33:23,935
I was just trying
to get inside.
645
00:33:24,002 --> 00:33:25,203
Do you have a ticket?
646
00:33:25,236 --> 00:33:27,505
Do I need a ticket?
647
00:33:27,538 --> 00:33:29,340
No, I was just kidding you.
648
00:33:31,843 --> 00:33:33,611
It's upstairs.
649
00:33:33,678 --> 00:33:36,848
Oh, right.
650
00:33:36,881 --> 00:33:38,416
I'm Tom.
651
00:33:38,449 --> 00:33:39,283
Katy.
652
00:33:39,350 --> 00:33:42,353
Nice to meet you, Katy.
653
00:33:42,387 --> 00:33:43,121
Let's go.
654
00:33:43,187 --> 00:33:44,222
Follow me.
655
00:33:52,597 --> 00:33:54,866
Hi.
656
00:33:54,899 --> 00:33:57,635
I need to drop this off for a
student Ms. Flitter's class.
657
00:33:57,702 --> 00:33:58,469
Thank you.
658
00:34:07,879 --> 00:34:10,581
Why are you looking
at me like that.
659
00:34:10,615 --> 00:34:13,317
Your coat and boots.
660
00:34:13,384 --> 00:34:14,919
Cool, right?
661
00:34:14,952 --> 00:34:16,654
Where did you get those?
662
00:34:16,721 --> 00:34:20,058
You weren't wearing them when
you got to school this morning.
663
00:34:20,091 --> 00:34:23,061
They were in my cubby when I
went to go put away my backpack,
664
00:34:23,094 --> 00:34:26,397
just this big wrapped box
that said Merry Christmas.
665
00:34:31,803 --> 00:34:36,407
Oh, my gosh.
666
00:34:36,441 --> 00:34:38,509
Another answered prayer.
667
00:34:46,350 --> 00:34:47,752
Get Mrs. Jenkins
668
00:34:47,785 --> 00:34:50,755
the Christmas poinsettias
like Mr. Jenkins used to.
669
00:34:58,763 --> 00:35:00,264
So, this tree farm?
670
00:35:06,971 --> 00:35:11,642
Send the address,
meet there at 3:00 PM.
671
00:35:23,454 --> 00:35:25,156
Dad, Dad!
672
00:35:25,189 --> 00:35:26,390
Is everything OK?
673
00:35:26,457 --> 00:35:27,658
It happened again.
674
00:35:27,692 --> 00:35:28,493
It's real.
675
00:35:28,526 --> 00:35:29,227
What?
676
00:35:29,293 --> 00:35:30,228
What happened again?
677
00:35:30,294 --> 00:35:31,729
Another one of my prayers.
678
00:35:31,796 --> 00:35:33,297
It was answered.
679
00:35:33,331 --> 00:35:35,833
I asked that this girl,
Jane, get a new coat and
680
00:35:35,867 --> 00:35:39,737
boots since I noticed hers were
too small and had holes in them.
681
00:35:39,804 --> 00:35:43,808
And today, there was a new
coat and boots at her cubby.
682
00:35:43,841 --> 00:35:46,043
Dad, this is huge.
683
00:35:46,077 --> 00:35:49,647
First, Hank, the mailman, gets
the money for a plane ticket.
684
00:35:49,680 --> 00:35:52,183
Then Jane gets a new
coat and boots.
685
00:35:52,216 --> 00:35:56,020
Next thing you know, Pops is
going to land a big client,
686
00:35:56,053 --> 00:35:57,488
and you're going to be happy.
687
00:36:07,498 --> 00:36:11,702
I think it's really incredible
that two of your prayers
688
00:36:11,736 --> 00:36:13,504
have been answered.
689
00:36:13,538 --> 00:36:15,940
I really do.
690
00:36:16,007 --> 00:36:21,279
But if Jesus doesn't
answer the other ones,
691
00:36:21,345 --> 00:36:23,714
that doesn't mean He's
not still with you,
692
00:36:23,748 --> 00:36:25,516
that He's not listening.
693
00:36:25,550 --> 00:36:26,784
I know.
694
00:36:26,851 --> 00:36:29,887
Just this is exactly
what I prayed for.
695
00:36:29,921 --> 00:36:30,755
I know.
696
00:36:36,260 --> 00:36:38,963
I think Mom would
have really liked this.
697
00:36:42,600 --> 00:36:45,803
I think so too.
698
00:36:45,870 --> 00:36:47,572
You know what?
699
00:36:47,605 --> 00:36:50,775
How about we go get
a Christmas tree?
700
00:36:50,808 --> 00:36:52,109
Wait, really?
701
00:36:52,143 --> 00:36:53,211
Yeah, really.
702
00:36:59,717 --> 00:37:00,885
Hi.
703
00:37:00,918 --> 00:37:02,253
I would like two
poinsettias, please.
704
00:37:02,286 --> 00:37:04,222
Oh, unfortunately,
we're all sold out.
705
00:37:04,255 --> 00:37:05,456
- Oh.
- Yeah.
706
00:37:05,489 --> 00:37:06,791
This close to Christmas,
everybody's out.
707
00:37:06,824 --> 00:37:07,758
I'm sorry.
708
00:37:07,792 --> 00:37:08,593
OK, thank you.
709
00:37:08,626 --> 00:37:09,393
Yeah.
710
00:37:09,427 --> 00:37:10,228
You take care.
711
00:37:16,434 --> 00:37:17,602
Yeah, hi.
712
00:37:17,635 --> 00:37:19,804
Yes, I'm looking
for two poinsettias.
713
00:37:21,105 --> 00:37:23,808
Hello?
714
00:37:26,577 --> 00:37:27,612
Hi.
715
00:37:27,645 --> 00:37:29,647
Yes, I just need
two poinsettias.
716
00:37:33,918 --> 00:37:35,119
That's fine.
717
00:37:35,152 --> 00:37:38,289
Thank you.
718
00:37:38,322 --> 00:37:39,690
Hi.
719
00:37:39,757 --> 00:37:43,494
I was hoping you had two
poinsettias in stock.
720
00:37:43,527 --> 00:37:44,962
You do?
721
00:37:44,996 --> 00:37:45,997
Great.
722
00:37:46,030 --> 00:37:47,798
I'll be there in a few minutes.
723
00:37:47,832 --> 00:37:51,102
Thank you.
724
00:38:14,392 --> 00:38:17,194
I just don't see
what the problem is.
725
00:38:17,228 --> 00:38:20,231
I just
don't think it's strong enough.
726
00:38:20,298 --> 00:38:23,200
But I took all of your notes.
727
00:38:23,234 --> 00:38:26,737
I added in the other
characters and the arcs.
728
00:38:26,804 --> 00:38:28,239
I know.
729
00:38:28,306 --> 00:38:29,974
And I think your work is
very well done, as always.
730
00:38:30,007 --> 00:38:31,642
I just don't think
it's strong enough
731
00:38:31,676 --> 00:38:33,644
for a full-fledged
children's series.
732
00:38:36,180 --> 00:38:42,553
Well, is there anything I can
do to make it more full fledged?
733
00:38:42,586 --> 00:38:44,588
If you're willing
to do another round.
734
00:38:44,655 --> 00:38:46,090
Yes, I am.
735
00:38:46,157 --> 00:38:48,492
I
want to see more of a plot.
736
00:38:48,526 --> 00:38:50,695
Maybe add a B story,
something to give
737
00:38:50,728 --> 00:38:52,930
us another character arc.
738
00:38:52,997 --> 00:38:55,700
Then I'll give it
another pass, see
739
00:38:55,733 --> 00:38:59,170
if it's something that I think
the board will approve of.
740
00:38:59,203 --> 00:39:00,705
OK.
741
00:39:00,738 --> 00:39:02,106
Sounds great.
742
00:39:02,173 --> 00:39:02,940
Bye.
743
00:39:05,943 --> 00:39:09,013
Ms. Natalie!
744
00:39:09,046 --> 00:39:10,548
Hey!
745
00:39:10,581 --> 00:39:12,083
Oh, I love your hat.
746
00:39:12,116 --> 00:39:13,284
Thank you.
747
00:39:13,351 --> 00:39:15,219
You ready to go find a tree?
748
00:39:15,252 --> 00:39:16,087
Come on, let's go.
749
00:39:42,246 --> 00:39:44,115
So I take it you've
been here before.
750
00:39:44,148 --> 00:39:45,616
Yeah.
751
00:39:45,649 --> 00:39:47,118
I used to come here every
year with my grandmother
752
00:39:47,151 --> 00:39:48,486
when I was little.
753
00:39:48,552 --> 00:39:51,589
My parents were young
when they had me.
754
00:39:51,622 --> 00:39:53,791
So my grandma helped raise me.
755
00:39:53,824 --> 00:39:54,792
What was that like?
756
00:39:54,825 --> 00:39:56,627
It was really special.
757
00:39:56,660 --> 00:40:00,631
She poured her heart and soul
into everything she did for me.
758
00:40:00,664 --> 00:40:02,233
Made even the little
things special.
759
00:40:05,069 --> 00:40:06,570
What about you?
760
00:40:06,604 --> 00:40:08,072
Have any family in Belford?
761
00:40:08,105 --> 00:40:08,939
I do.
762
00:40:08,973 --> 00:40:10,674
Yeah, my dad's here.
763
00:40:10,741 --> 00:40:13,644
Like your grandmother,
he's been here for years.
764
00:40:13,677 --> 00:40:16,013
Caroline and I moved back
at the top of the year.
765
00:40:16,080 --> 00:40:17,681
Where were you before that?
766
00:40:17,748 --> 00:40:19,183
New York.
767
00:40:19,250 --> 00:40:25,156
My wife, late wife, she
passed the year before last.
768
00:40:25,189 --> 00:40:26,690
I'm so sorry.
769
00:40:26,757 --> 00:40:27,792
It was very sudden.
770
00:40:27,825 --> 00:40:29,193
She got the diagnosis.
771
00:40:29,260 --> 00:40:34,865
And it's definitely been
an adjustment, moved
772
00:40:34,932 --> 00:40:38,002
back to be closer to family.
773
00:40:38,035 --> 00:40:41,105
I'm sure it's been
hard on Caroline.
774
00:40:41,138 --> 00:40:43,107
Christmas was my wife's
favorite time of year.
775
00:40:43,140 --> 00:40:48,646
She would go all out like the
tree, the cookies, you name it.
776
00:40:48,679 --> 00:40:50,047
I just feel like
I can't even come
777
00:40:50,114 --> 00:40:51,282
close to what she used to do.
778
00:40:51,315 --> 00:40:53,384
So I don't even try.
779
00:40:53,451 --> 00:40:55,119
That's not fair on Caroline.
780
00:40:55,152 --> 00:41:02,059
So I want to try, try to make
this our own version of special.
781
00:41:02,126 --> 00:41:05,463
She's lucky to have you.
782
00:41:05,496 --> 00:41:06,831
En garde!
783
00:41:06,864 --> 00:41:08,232
What are you doing?
784
00:41:08,299 --> 00:41:11,402
Defend yourself!
785
00:41:11,469 --> 00:41:12,169
To battle.
786
00:41:14,338 --> 00:41:17,408
You better watch it.
787
00:41:17,475 --> 00:41:18,843
OK, ladies, back
away from the candy cane.
788
00:41:18,876 --> 00:41:20,010
Dad, I need backup!
789
00:41:20,044 --> 00:41:20,878
Hey, hey, hey.
790
00:41:20,911 --> 00:41:22,313
Two on one is not fair.
791
00:41:27,885 --> 00:41:30,054
That should do it.
792
00:41:30,087 --> 00:41:33,357
I don't know how I'm
going to get that down.
793
00:41:33,390 --> 00:41:35,926
I can help.
794
00:41:35,993 --> 00:41:38,362
Yeah, I just have to run
Caroline to a friend's sleepover
795
00:41:38,395 --> 00:41:40,197
first.
796
00:41:40,231 --> 00:41:42,766
Yeah, I'd love that.
797
00:41:42,833 --> 00:41:43,734
OK.
798
00:41:43,767 --> 00:41:44,835
Just give me your address.
799
00:41:51,041 --> 00:41:53,110
Chestnut Lane.
800
00:41:53,177 --> 00:41:55,446
We live on Chestnut Lane.
801
00:41:55,513 --> 00:41:56,280
Really?
802
00:41:56,347 --> 00:41:57,081
Yeah.
803
00:41:57,114 --> 00:42:00,751
Wow, small world.
804
00:42:00,784 --> 00:42:02,419
Caroline's friend's
place is on the way.
805
00:42:02,453 --> 00:42:04,688
So I could meet you
there in 20 minutes?
806
00:42:04,722 --> 00:42:05,556
Sounds great.
807
00:42:30,614 --> 00:42:32,049
Hi.
808
00:42:32,082 --> 00:42:33,951
Should we get your tree
inside before it freezes?
809
00:42:33,984 --> 00:42:35,152
Yes, please.
810
00:42:46,330 --> 00:42:49,333
I thought you said
you already had a tree.
811
00:42:49,400 --> 00:42:53,604
I do, but it is
smaller than this one.
812
00:42:53,637 --> 00:42:56,941
So I moved it to my bedroom
to make room for this one.
813
00:42:56,974 --> 00:42:59,677
Apparently, you can never
have too many Christmas trees.
814
00:42:59,743 --> 00:43:00,644
No, you can't.
815
00:43:04,281 --> 00:43:06,116
Thank you.
816
00:43:06,150 --> 00:43:08,752
Of course.
817
00:43:08,786 --> 00:43:12,189
I mean, if you're
free, I'd love
818
00:43:12,256 --> 00:43:14,258
an extra hand in decorating it.
819
00:43:14,291 --> 00:43:17,127
You have enough decorations
to cover two trees?
820
00:43:17,161 --> 00:43:21,131
Oh, I have enough
to cover easily six.
821
00:43:21,165 --> 00:43:22,766
Why am I not surprised?
822
00:43:22,800 --> 00:43:23,834
Come on, I'll show you.
823
00:43:26,537 --> 00:43:28,172
It's just right over here.
824
00:43:32,710 --> 00:43:35,479
I am so sorry.
825
00:43:35,512 --> 00:43:39,450
I may or may not have a problem.
826
00:43:41,218 --> 00:43:42,186
You want to help me?
827
00:43:42,219 --> 00:43:43,020
Sure.
828
00:43:47,558 --> 00:43:48,525
You good?
829
00:43:48,559 --> 00:43:49,660
I got it.
830
00:43:52,396 --> 00:43:55,966
So you illustrate
children's books, huh?
831
00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:57,468
That's really unique.
832
00:43:57,501 --> 00:43:58,836
Thank you.
833
00:43:58,869 --> 00:44:03,574
I just wish it was going
a bit more smoothly.
834
00:44:03,641 --> 00:44:05,342
What do you mean?
835
00:44:05,376 --> 00:44:08,812
Oh, well, right now, I
work on a children's series
836
00:44:08,846 --> 00:44:10,914
called Ralph the Reindeer.
837
00:44:10,981 --> 00:44:13,017
Caroline loved those
books when she was younger.
838
00:44:13,050 --> 00:44:13,751
Yeah?
839
00:44:13,817 --> 00:44:15,419
Mm-hmm.
840
00:44:15,486 --> 00:44:18,088
Yeah, they're great because
they're really consistent,
841
00:44:18,155 --> 00:44:20,724
and they release
multiple books a year.
842
00:44:20,758 --> 00:44:23,027
Sounds like a good gig.
843
00:44:23,060 --> 00:44:24,595
Yeah.
844
00:44:24,662 --> 00:44:26,330
Don't get me wrong, they're--
845
00:44:26,363 --> 00:44:27,331
they're great.
846
00:44:27,364 --> 00:44:31,035
But there's a whole team of us.
847
00:44:31,068 --> 00:44:34,405
There's the two creators who
come up with the stories,
848
00:44:34,438 --> 00:44:36,607
the two writers who
write the actual books,
849
00:44:36,674 --> 00:44:40,344
and then the two of us designers
who do the illustrations.
850
00:44:40,377 --> 00:44:43,881
And of course, I'm
thankful for the work.
851
00:44:43,914 --> 00:44:46,784
It's just--
852
00:44:46,850 --> 00:44:48,752
Stifling
853
00:44:48,786 --> 00:44:51,588
Exactly.
854
00:44:51,622 --> 00:44:54,558
Would you ever want to write
your own series one day?
855
00:44:54,591 --> 00:44:56,427
I do.
856
00:44:56,460 --> 00:45:00,097
Ralph the Reindeer is
great, but I really
857
00:45:00,130 --> 00:45:01,699
want to do something
that captures
858
00:45:01,732 --> 00:45:10,274
the reason behind the season,
Jesus and His message.
859
00:45:10,307 --> 00:45:17,748
But I don't know if I'm
good enough, if I'm
860
00:45:17,781 --> 00:45:23,454
a good enough Illustrator
or strong enough storyteller,
861
00:45:23,487 --> 00:45:27,591
if I am the person to capture
the message of Christ
862
00:45:27,624 --> 00:45:28,792
in a children's book.
863
00:45:32,463 --> 00:45:36,567
Well, not that you're
asking my opinion,
864
00:45:36,600 --> 00:45:39,303
but I think
the Illustrator of Ralph
865
00:45:39,336 --> 00:45:41,505
the Reindeer is very talented.
866
00:45:45,576 --> 00:45:47,411
Well, thank you.
867
00:46:01,492 --> 00:46:03,160
Well, it's late.
868
00:46:03,193 --> 00:46:04,762
I should--
869
00:46:04,795 --> 00:46:07,097
Yeah, of course.
870
00:46:15,472 --> 00:46:17,708
Thank you again for coming.
871
00:46:17,775 --> 00:46:22,045
Thank you for your neighborly
hospitality.
872
00:46:22,112 --> 00:46:23,447
Any anytime.
873
00:46:31,021 --> 00:46:32,289
Good night.
874
00:46:32,322 --> 00:46:33,724
Night.
875
00:46:45,169 --> 00:46:46,703
OK.
876
00:47:01,552 --> 00:47:03,687
I was looking for that.
877
00:48:44,121 --> 00:48:44,955
Bye!
878
00:48:44,988 --> 00:48:45,989
Thank you!
879
00:49:06,043 --> 00:49:06,810
Dad!
880
00:49:17,220 --> 00:49:20,157
Another one of my prayers
was answered.
881
00:49:20,190 --> 00:49:21,558
What?
882
00:49:21,625 --> 00:49:24,227
First, Hank gets the money
for a plane ticket.
883
00:49:24,294 --> 00:49:27,130
Then Jane got a new
coat and boots.
884
00:49:27,164 --> 00:49:32,569
And now-- come on.
885
00:49:42,079 --> 00:49:43,714
See?
886
00:49:43,747 --> 00:49:46,717
Number five on my prayer
list was for us to get
887
00:49:46,750 --> 00:49:49,653
decorations for the new house.
888
00:49:49,686 --> 00:49:52,356
And look at Mrs. Jenkins' house.
889
00:49:52,389 --> 00:49:56,026
Number seven on my list
was to get her poinsettias,
890
00:49:56,059 --> 00:49:58,996
like Mr. Jenkins used to.
891
00:49:59,029 --> 00:50:02,766
Caroline, why don't you
run inside and wash up?
892
00:50:02,833 --> 00:50:04,034
Breakfast is almost ready.
893
00:50:04,067 --> 00:50:06,103
But the decorations.
894
00:50:06,169 --> 00:50:07,738
Let me just sort
through these,
895
00:50:07,771 --> 00:50:09,339
and then we can
decide what to do.
896
00:50:09,373 --> 00:50:10,607
What to do?
897
00:50:10,674 --> 00:50:13,043
We should decorate
the house with them.
898
00:50:13,076 --> 00:50:14,077
Just go wash up.
899
00:50:14,111 --> 00:50:15,178
I'll be there in a second.
900
00:50:22,219 --> 00:50:24,087
Morning, Wes.
901
00:50:24,121 --> 00:50:26,623
Mrs. Jenkins.
902
00:50:26,690 --> 00:50:28,225
Do you know anything
about these?
903
00:50:28,258 --> 00:50:29,259
No, I don't.
904
00:50:29,292 --> 00:50:32,062
But I received a gift as well.
905
00:50:32,095 --> 00:50:33,263
Poinsettias?
906
00:50:33,296 --> 00:50:35,032
Yeah.
907
00:50:35,065 --> 00:50:39,069
I thought they were from you,
carrying on Roger's tradition,
908
00:50:39,102 --> 00:50:44,207
getting me Christmas
flowers for our anniversary.
909
00:50:44,241 --> 00:50:46,543
I didn't know anything
about the poinsettias.
910
00:50:46,576 --> 00:50:51,048
Oh, well, it looks like we
have our very own Christmas
911
00:50:51,081 --> 00:50:53,250
mystery.
912
00:50:53,283 --> 00:50:54,785
Someone's answered
at least two
913
00:50:54,818 --> 00:50:57,454
of Caroline's Christmas prayers.
914
00:50:57,487 --> 00:51:00,490
Sounds like Caroline
is a very special girl.
915
00:51:00,557 --> 00:51:04,728
Or something weird's going on.
916
00:51:04,761 --> 00:51:07,664
How does this person
know where we live?
917
00:51:07,731 --> 00:51:10,567
How do they know what's
on our prayer list?
918
00:51:10,600 --> 00:51:12,669
I couldn't tell you.
919
00:51:12,736 --> 00:51:17,240
Maybe it's just a little
Christmas spirit.
920
00:51:17,274 --> 00:51:18,809
Yeah.
921
00:51:18,842 --> 00:51:20,177
I'll see you later.
922
00:51:20,243 --> 00:51:21,011
See ya.
923
00:51:27,184 --> 00:51:28,952
Turn one of the trees
924
00:51:28,985 --> 00:51:34,257
in hazelnut park to a candy cane
tree, just like nan used to.
925
00:51:49,706 --> 00:51:53,210
For Mr. Smith to get new
nativity scene for his yard,
926
00:51:53,276 --> 00:51:56,513
since the last one
broke in the snowstorm.
927
00:52:21,238 --> 00:52:22,806
Madeline?
Hi.
928
00:52:22,839 --> 00:52:24,641
Did you have a chance
to review the new Adeline
929
00:52:24,674 --> 00:52:26,143
the Angel concept I sent over?
930
00:52:26,176 --> 00:52:28,211
I did.
931
00:52:28,245 --> 00:52:31,348
It's cute, but it needs
a bit more of a hook.
932
00:52:34,151 --> 00:52:36,086
What's this?
933
00:52:36,153 --> 00:52:38,688
Oh, that's
just my inspiration.
934
00:52:38,722 --> 00:52:40,590
Is this based on a true story?
935
00:52:40,657 --> 00:52:42,359
Now that's something
we could really sell.
936
00:52:45,061 --> 00:52:46,596
How sweet.
937
00:52:46,663 --> 00:52:48,365
You're answering her prayers
through your character.
938
00:52:48,398 --> 00:52:49,733
Oh, no.
939
00:52:49,766 --> 00:52:52,169
I just want to share
the message of Jesus.
940
00:52:52,202 --> 00:52:55,539
Well, I think
we can go bigger.
941
00:52:55,572 --> 00:52:58,041
This is good, this prayer list.
942
00:52:58,074 --> 00:53:01,011
Maybe we could get this
in the local paper.
943
00:53:01,044 --> 00:53:02,512
Tie it in with your book.
944
00:53:02,546 --> 00:53:03,914
No.
945
00:53:03,947 --> 00:53:08,118
Sorry, I mean, let me
give it some thought.
946
00:53:08,185 --> 00:53:10,020
Like you said, it's
not quite there yet.
947
00:53:10,053 --> 00:53:13,089
And how about I
rework some things,
948
00:53:13,123 --> 00:53:14,791
and then we can discuss it?
949
00:53:14,858 --> 00:53:16,126
Sounds good.
950
00:53:16,193 --> 00:53:18,929
But remember, time is
of the essence here.
951
00:53:34,644 --> 00:53:36,913
Do you remember Caroline's
Christmas prayer list
952
00:53:36,947 --> 00:53:38,381
her Sunday school assignment?
953
00:53:38,415 --> 00:53:39,149
Sure.
954
00:53:39,216 --> 00:53:41,117
Why?
955
00:53:41,151 --> 00:53:43,253
Some of her prayers
have been answered.
956
00:53:43,286 --> 00:53:44,921
Someone's answering them.
957
00:53:44,955 --> 00:53:46,890
Isn't that the point?
958
00:53:46,923 --> 00:53:49,626
I mean, I guess.
959
00:53:49,659 --> 00:53:52,495
But how?
960
00:53:52,562 --> 00:53:54,431
Well, who else
knew about the list?
961
00:53:54,464 --> 00:53:57,734
No one besides me,
you, and Caroline.
962
00:53:57,767 --> 00:53:59,069
Are you sure?
963
00:53:59,102 --> 00:54:01,071
I don't see how
anyone else could.
964
00:54:01,104 --> 00:54:03,173
It's been in the trash
since Natalie spilled coffee
965
00:54:03,240 --> 00:54:04,808
all over it the other day.
966
00:54:04,841 --> 00:54:06,109
Natalie?
967
00:54:06,142 --> 00:54:08,612
Who is Natalie?
968
00:54:08,645 --> 00:54:10,614
She's a woman I met.
969
00:54:10,647 --> 00:54:12,249
Happens to live
in the neighborhood.
970
00:54:12,282 --> 00:54:13,984
Helped me get
a tree for Caroline.
971
00:54:14,017 --> 00:54:15,819
Making new friends, are we?
972
00:54:15,852 --> 00:54:17,587
Stop, it's nothing.
973
00:54:17,621 --> 00:54:19,322
But you're smiling.
974
00:54:19,356 --> 00:54:21,524
I smile all the time.
975
00:54:21,591 --> 00:54:23,660
But, tell me what
prayers on Caroline's list
976
00:54:23,693 --> 00:54:24,494
have been answered.
977
00:54:28,531 --> 00:54:32,269
Number 3, 4, 5, and 7.
978
00:54:32,302 --> 00:54:34,771
I'd really like it if they
could answer number two.
979
00:54:37,307 --> 00:54:38,975
What happened
with the sushi bar?
980
00:54:39,009 --> 00:54:40,176
Yeah, they weren't
the right fit.
981
00:54:40,210 --> 00:54:41,678
Yeah.
Couldn't see my vision.
982
00:54:44,180 --> 00:54:48,652
Does this have anything to do
with Don Hamilton's new app?
983
00:54:48,685 --> 00:54:49,519
I saw the article.
984
00:54:52,689 --> 00:54:54,958
OK, yeah.
985
00:54:54,991 --> 00:54:57,994
So my former coworker and I
retire at the same time.
986
00:54:58,028 --> 00:55:00,697
He runs out and starts
an app that's taken off.
987
00:55:00,730 --> 00:55:04,134
And I can't get a single
client for my investment firm.
988
00:55:04,167 --> 00:55:06,536
You don't have
to compete with him.
989
00:55:06,569 --> 00:55:08,204
I'm not.
990
00:55:08,238 --> 00:55:09,906
I'm just saying--
991
00:55:09,973 --> 00:55:14,678
I know you've struggled
since retiring and
992
00:55:14,711 --> 00:55:16,746
seeing Don do this app thing.
993
00:55:16,813 --> 00:55:19,215
Just because you don't have
to go into an office every day
994
00:55:19,249 --> 00:55:21,518
and have all the stress
and pressure and people
995
00:55:21,551 --> 00:55:25,221
reporting to you, doesn't
mean you don't matter.
996
00:55:25,255 --> 00:55:27,991
I love that you're trying
to start your own company,
997
00:55:28,024 --> 00:55:31,561
that you're finding your thing.
998
00:55:31,594 --> 00:55:34,564
But I think you should do
what you want to do, not
999
00:55:34,597 --> 00:55:36,733
all this weird,
loud, flashy stuff
1000
00:55:36,766 --> 00:55:41,071
to keep up with an old
coworker you didn't even like.
1001
00:55:41,104 --> 00:55:42,572
That's why I love you, son.
1002
00:55:42,605 --> 00:55:45,742
You always know what to say.
1003
00:55:45,775 --> 00:55:48,578
I love you too, Dad.
1004
00:55:48,611 --> 00:55:49,913
Maybe you're right.
1005
00:55:49,946 --> 00:55:52,949
Maybe I should just
get back to basics.
1006
00:55:53,016 --> 00:55:55,018
I think that would
be a good move.
1007
00:55:55,051 --> 00:55:56,619
Now I just need
to figure out who's
1008
00:55:56,686 --> 00:55:58,355
behind answering
Caroline's prayers
1009
00:55:58,388 --> 00:56:00,123
so I can get them to stop.
1010
00:56:00,190 --> 00:56:01,958
Why would you
want them to stop?
1011
00:56:02,025 --> 00:56:04,627
What they're doing is
good for other people.
1012
00:56:04,694 --> 00:56:07,430
Because I don't want Caroline
to be disappointed or feel
1013
00:56:07,464 --> 00:56:10,867
let down by God because one
of her prayers aren't answered.
1014
00:56:10,900 --> 00:56:13,737
Well, you're trying to control
a situation that's a whole lot
1015
00:56:13,770 --> 00:56:15,605
bigger than you, son.
1016
00:56:15,638 --> 00:56:17,574
The Lord is at work here.
1017
00:56:17,607 --> 00:56:19,642
How our prayers are answered
now and in the future
1018
00:56:19,709 --> 00:56:21,144
isn't up to us.
1019
00:56:21,211 --> 00:56:24,247
We have to let go
and let God do His thing.
1020
00:56:24,280 --> 00:56:27,250
He's in control, not us.
1021
00:56:27,283 --> 00:56:29,986
Mm-hmm.
1022
00:56:30,053 --> 00:56:33,156
Speaking of which, what are
you and Caroline doing later?
1023
00:56:37,827 --> 00:56:40,163
Tree turned out
really great, don't you think?
1024
00:56:40,230 --> 00:56:43,733
Thank you again
for literally saving the day.
1025
00:56:43,767 --> 00:56:45,268
What's up?
1026
00:56:45,301 --> 00:56:46,102
Nothing.
1027
00:56:51,941 --> 00:56:54,511
Madeline loved the Adeline
the Angel idea.
1028
00:56:54,577 --> 00:56:56,780
That's great.
1029
00:56:56,813 --> 00:57:01,351
But only if it's
based on a true story.
1030
00:57:01,418 --> 00:57:03,620
She saw Caroline's prayer list.
1031
00:57:03,653 --> 00:57:06,589
OK, why don't you just tell
her about Caroline and Wes?
1032
00:57:06,623 --> 00:57:09,492
I don't know.
1033
00:57:09,526 --> 00:57:13,430
Because it feels wrong,
like I'm using them.
1034
00:57:13,463 --> 00:57:16,032
I mean, you kind of are.
1035
00:57:16,099 --> 00:57:20,837
No, I'm getting inspiration
from Caroline's prayer list.
1036
00:57:20,870 --> 00:57:24,274
What I am putting into my book
is simply inspired by Caroline.
1037
00:57:24,307 --> 00:57:27,710
It's mostly about Adeline
and less about the kid.
1038
00:57:27,777 --> 00:57:32,549
But Madeline wants to change
all of that, which feels wrong.
1039
00:57:32,615 --> 00:57:36,186
Exploiting Caroline
and Wes for content?
1040
00:57:36,219 --> 00:57:38,721
I can't do that.
1041
00:57:38,788 --> 00:57:41,958
You care about
them, don't you?
1042
00:57:41,991 --> 00:57:44,194
What?
1043
00:57:44,227 --> 00:57:46,329
Do you like him?
1044
00:57:46,362 --> 00:57:48,231
I am not doing this right now.
1045
00:57:48,298 --> 00:57:49,199
Oh, my gosh.
1046
00:57:49,232 --> 00:57:50,166
You really like him.
1047
00:57:50,200 --> 00:57:51,134
Stop.
1048
00:57:51,167 --> 00:57:52,702
Oh, this is good.
1049
00:57:52,735 --> 00:57:54,370
This is really good.
1050
00:57:54,404 --> 00:57:55,705
What's really good?
1051
00:57:55,738 --> 00:57:56,973
Stephen.
1052
00:57:57,006 --> 00:57:57,740
Stephen!
1053
00:58:05,915 --> 00:58:07,083
You're home.
1054
00:58:07,150 --> 00:58:08,351
Are you really home?
1055
00:58:08,384 --> 00:58:09,552
Is this real?
1056
00:58:09,586 --> 00:58:11,020
Yes, this is real.
1057
00:58:11,054 --> 00:58:12,755
I switched days with Ron.
1058
00:58:12,822 --> 00:58:16,726
He's going to take New Year's to
be home for Sydney's birthday.
1059
00:58:16,759 --> 00:58:18,428
Thank you, Lord.
1060
00:58:18,495 --> 00:58:20,230
Thank you.
1061
00:58:20,263 --> 00:58:21,431
I love you.
1062
00:58:21,498 --> 00:58:22,332
I love you.
1063
00:58:35,445 --> 00:58:37,280
Quite the good turnout, eh?
1064
00:58:37,347 --> 00:58:40,216
Who doesn't love
a little caroling?
1065
00:58:40,250 --> 00:58:41,851
Is that Stephen?
1066
00:58:41,885 --> 00:58:43,186
Sure is.
1067
00:58:43,219 --> 00:58:46,189
Oh, talk about a little
Christmas spirit.
1068
00:58:46,222 --> 00:58:48,024
Seems to be
in the air this season.
1069
00:58:48,057 --> 00:58:49,859
Katy!
1070
00:58:49,893 --> 00:58:50,760
Oh.
1071
00:58:50,793 --> 00:58:52,295
Hello, Tom.
1072
00:58:52,362 --> 00:58:53,263
You two--
1073
00:58:53,296 --> 00:58:54,197
Know each other?
1074
00:58:54,230 --> 00:58:55,398
We met the other night.
1075
00:58:55,431 --> 00:58:57,100
At the ornament making.
1076
00:58:57,133 --> 00:59:01,037
Katy here helped me unlock
my creative potential.
1077
00:59:01,070 --> 00:59:03,740
I showed him how
to use a hot glue gun.
1078
00:59:09,245 --> 00:59:10,046
Dad, can I?
1079
00:59:10,079 --> 00:59:13,049
Sure, go ahead.
1080
00:59:13,082 --> 00:59:14,284
We should go find our seats.
1081
00:59:14,317 --> 00:59:16,452
The good ones are going fast.
1082
00:59:16,486 --> 00:59:17,654
Oh, you don't mind, do you?
1083
00:59:17,720 --> 00:59:18,488
Of course not.
1084
00:59:24,260 --> 00:59:27,397
And then there were two.
1085
00:59:27,430 --> 00:59:31,234
I should warn you, I
am incredibly tone deaf.
1086
00:59:31,267 --> 00:59:32,602
So am I.
1087
00:59:32,635 --> 00:59:35,004
Well, then we'll
make a great pair.
1088
00:59:35,071 --> 00:59:37,840
All right, everyone, can
I have your attention, please?
1089
00:59:37,907 --> 00:59:38,675
Hi.
1090
00:59:41,177 --> 00:59:43,313
Thank you all so much
for joining us
1091
00:59:43,346 --> 00:59:46,115
at the annual Belford
Falls Caroling Nights.
1092
00:59:50,753 --> 00:59:53,823
It is so good to see
so many familiar faces and
1093
00:59:53,856 --> 00:59:56,259
even some new ones
here this evening.
1094
00:59:56,292 --> 00:59:58,094
As I'm sure many
of you remember,
1095
00:59:58,127 --> 01:00:01,998
our former head volunteer of the
Belford Falls Community Church,
1096
01:00:02,031 --> 01:00:04,968
my husband, Sergeant
Major Stephen Matthews,
1097
01:00:05,001 --> 01:00:07,503
who I took over for when he
got called back into duty.
1098
01:00:07,537 --> 01:00:09,672
Now he led our church's
fundraising efforts
1099
01:00:09,706 --> 01:00:11,107
each Christmas.
1100
01:00:11,140 --> 01:00:12,709
And when he left, I had
some big shoes to fill.
1101
01:00:14,377 --> 01:00:16,713
But with your help, we have
now raised more than double
1102
01:00:16,779 --> 01:00:19,882
what we needed to keep
our senior events going.
1103
01:00:19,949 --> 01:00:20,850
Yay!
1104
01:00:23,219 --> 01:00:27,457
And now we can add after-school
programs two days a week.
1105
01:00:27,490 --> 01:00:28,958
I'm going to have
to work twice as
1106
01:00:28,992 --> 01:00:31,394
hard to fill those shoes again.
1107
01:00:31,461 --> 01:00:32,462
If I let you.
1108
01:00:34,063 --> 01:00:35,965
Now, if you'll join hands,
we'll begin with a prayer.
1109
01:00:38,534 --> 01:00:41,971
Dear Heavenly Father, thank
you so much for this time
1110
01:00:42,005 --> 01:00:45,008
and for the gift
of Your son, Jesus Christ.
1111
01:00:45,041 --> 01:00:46,909
We know that when
we gather together,
1112
01:00:46,976 --> 01:00:49,646
You always have a divine agenda.
1113
01:00:49,679 --> 01:00:51,914
Help us to build strong
connections with one another
1114
01:00:51,981 --> 01:00:55,018
this sacred season, fostering
a sense of belonging
1115
01:00:55,051 --> 01:00:58,855
with our community as we
celebrate You in all the things
1116
01:00:58,888 --> 01:01:00,089
that we do.
1117
01:01:00,156 --> 01:01:02,358
In Jesus's name we pray.
1118
01:01:02,392 --> 01:01:03,559
Amen.
Amen.
1119
01:01:03,593 --> 01:01:04,327
Amen.
1120
01:01:04,360 --> 01:01:06,029
Amen.
1121
01:01:06,062 --> 01:01:08,998
What do you all say we
do some caroling, yeah?
1122
01:01:11,734 --> 01:01:15,738
So it's been a while since
you've been to church, huh?
1123
01:01:15,772 --> 01:01:17,940
Yeah.
1124
01:01:18,007 --> 01:01:20,543
But I'm glad to be here now.
1125
01:01:20,576 --> 01:01:24,414
I thought I'd be wildly
uncomfortable, but--
1126
01:01:24,447 --> 01:01:28,017
I'm glad it feels like home.
1127
01:01:28,051 --> 01:01:29,519
All right, everyone.
1128
01:01:29,552 --> 01:01:31,187
If you will turn to the first
page, we'll begin
1129
01:01:31,220 --> 01:01:34,023
with "Silent Night."
1130
01:01:34,057 --> 01:01:35,858
I'm not sure you're
ready for this.
1131
01:01:35,892 --> 01:01:37,060
Bring it on.
1132
01:01:37,093 --> 01:01:40,129
I am terrible.
1133
01:01:40,196 --> 01:01:43,700
So am I.
1134
01:01:43,733 --> 01:01:47,403
You know, Natalie
and I have a tradition.
1135
01:01:47,437 --> 01:01:50,106
Every eve of Christmas
Eve, we make cookies
1136
01:01:50,139 --> 01:01:52,108
to take to our neighbors.
1137
01:01:52,141 --> 01:01:53,576
That's fun.
1138
01:01:53,609 --> 01:01:55,211
We used to have a Christmas
Eve tradition where
1139
01:01:55,244 --> 01:01:57,246
we'd make personalized pizzas.
1140
01:01:57,280 --> 01:01:58,481
Oh, yeah.
1141
01:01:58,548 --> 01:02:01,284
Well, if you three
are free tonight,
1142
01:02:01,317 --> 01:02:04,921
we'd love to have you
over to make some cookies.
1143
01:02:04,954 --> 01:02:06,723
Can we?
1144
01:02:06,756 --> 01:02:08,624
I don't see why not.
1145
01:02:08,658 --> 01:02:10,293
Sounds good to me.
1146
01:02:10,326 --> 01:02:11,761
Can we bring anything?
1147
01:02:11,794 --> 01:02:13,663
Just yourselves.
1148
01:02:13,730 --> 01:02:15,264
I think we can do that.
1149
01:02:15,298 --> 01:02:16,933
Meet you there in about an hour?
1150
01:02:16,966 --> 01:02:18,801
Yeah, sounds great.
1151
01:02:18,835 --> 01:02:19,669
OK.
1152
01:02:19,736 --> 01:02:20,570
See you later.
1153
01:02:27,343 --> 01:02:28,344
Hey.
1154
01:02:28,411 --> 01:02:29,645
You guys doing anything?
1155
01:02:29,679 --> 01:02:31,280
Do you want to come
make some cookies?
1156
01:02:31,314 --> 01:02:33,349
We'd love to, but Stephen
booked us a little getaway.
1157
01:02:33,416 --> 01:02:34,584
Spend some quality
time together
1158
01:02:34,617 --> 01:02:36,319
before I have to head back.
- Aw.
1159
01:02:36,352 --> 01:02:38,354
Well, that sounds
like so much fun.
1160
01:02:38,421 --> 01:02:39,756
I sure love you both.
1161
01:02:39,789 --> 01:02:40,690
Merry Christmas.
1162
01:02:40,757 --> 01:02:41,758
Merry Christmas.
1163
01:02:54,637 --> 01:02:57,807
It's working!
1164
01:02:57,840 --> 01:02:59,542
What is?
1165
01:02:59,609 --> 01:03:01,210
The Christmas spirit.
1166
01:03:01,277 --> 01:03:03,179
Look at you.
1167
01:03:03,212 --> 01:03:04,614
What about me?
1168
01:03:04,647 --> 01:03:06,883
You're
smiling so much.
1169
01:03:06,949 --> 01:03:09,218
You don't do that anymore.
1170
01:03:09,285 --> 01:03:10,653
I smile all the time.
1171
01:03:10,686 --> 01:03:12,355
He's definitely smiling more.
1172
01:03:13,289 --> 01:03:14,657
You two are ridiculous.
1173
01:03:23,866 --> 01:03:26,068
OK, so explain
to me what's going
1174
01:03:26,135 --> 01:03:27,737
on with you and Mr. Emerson.
1175
01:03:27,804 --> 01:03:31,407
You're not the only
one with a Christmas crush.
1176
01:03:31,474 --> 01:03:33,176
I do not have
a Christmas crush.
1177
01:03:33,209 --> 01:03:34,644
Well, Tom and I both saw you.
1178
01:03:34,677 --> 01:03:36,746
The way you were looking
at Wes and the way he
1179
01:03:36,813 --> 01:03:39,515
was looking right back at you.
1180
01:03:40,983 --> 01:03:42,351
Coming!
1181
01:03:42,385 --> 01:03:43,986
No Christmas crush nonsense.
1182
01:03:48,191 --> 01:03:49,192
Hi.
1183
01:03:49,225 --> 01:03:50,359
Come on in.
1184
01:03:50,393 --> 01:03:53,396
Who's ready
to make some cookies?
1185
01:03:53,429 --> 01:03:54,897
Come on in.
1186
01:03:54,931 --> 01:03:55,698
Hi.
1187
01:03:55,731 --> 01:03:56,566
Hi.
1188
01:03:56,599 --> 01:03:57,500
Nice to see you.
1189
01:03:57,533 --> 01:03:58,334
Hello.
1190
01:05:00,763 --> 01:05:01,664
Oh, no.
1191
01:05:01,731 --> 01:05:03,599
Dad, we forgot the eggnog.
1192
01:05:03,633 --> 01:05:06,269
Can you run home
and grab it, please?
1193
01:05:06,302 --> 01:05:07,770
Come on, Wes.
1194
01:05:07,803 --> 01:05:10,106
We can't have Christmas
cookies without the eggnog.
1195
01:05:10,139 --> 01:05:11,407
You don't even like eggnog.
1196
01:05:11,440 --> 01:05:12,275
I know.
1197
01:05:12,308 --> 01:05:14,143
But everyone else does.
1198
01:05:14,176 --> 01:05:16,279
Can you please go get it?
1199
01:05:16,312 --> 01:05:17,580
Fine.
1200
01:05:17,613 --> 01:05:18,614
I'll be right back.
1201
01:05:27,957 --> 01:05:30,660
Do you believe in the spirit
of Christmas time?
1202
01:05:30,693 --> 01:05:33,629
Yeah, of course I do.
1203
01:05:33,663 --> 01:05:36,599
I don't think my dad does.
1204
01:05:36,632 --> 01:05:38,200
Why not?
1205
01:05:38,267 --> 01:05:39,535
I don't know.
1206
01:05:39,602 --> 01:05:42,104
I think I made a mistake
on my prayer list.
1207
01:05:42,138 --> 01:05:45,942
Oh, you can't make a mistake
when it comes to prayers.
1208
01:05:45,975 --> 01:05:47,476
I think you're right.
1209
01:05:47,510 --> 01:05:49,845
But I just think I should
have been more specific.
1210
01:05:49,879 --> 01:05:52,848
I put on my list that I
wanted him to be happy.
1211
01:05:52,882 --> 01:05:55,151
But what I think
I meant by that is
1212
01:05:55,184 --> 01:05:58,854
I want him to find a new friend,
one that makes him happy,
1213
01:05:58,888 --> 01:06:00,823
a friend like you.
1214
01:06:00,856 --> 01:06:02,858
Because I think he
really likes you.
1215
01:06:06,729 --> 01:06:09,332
You know what?
1216
01:06:09,365 --> 01:06:11,834
I think I like him, too.
1217
01:06:15,371 --> 01:06:16,839
Hey, Caroline.
1218
01:06:16,872 --> 01:06:18,741
The Christmas lights down
the block just came on.
1219
01:06:18,808 --> 01:06:21,077
Want to go look at them
while the cookies bake?
1220
01:06:21,143 --> 01:06:21,978
Yeah!
1221
01:06:22,011 --> 01:06:23,512
Come on, let's go.
1222
01:06:23,546 --> 01:06:24,814
You guys have fun.
1223
01:06:24,847 --> 01:06:27,750
I've got things
covered over here.
1224
01:06:27,817 --> 01:06:29,385
You got this.
1225
01:06:29,418 --> 01:06:30,219
Yeah.
1226
01:06:35,057 --> 01:06:37,526
Bye, Dad.
1227
01:06:37,560 --> 01:06:38,694
Save some cookies for us.
1228
01:06:38,728 --> 01:06:39,528
I will.
1229
01:06:39,562 --> 01:06:40,496
See you later, son.
1230
01:06:47,937 --> 01:06:49,071
Hey.
1231
01:06:49,105 --> 01:06:50,272
Secure the goods?
1232
01:06:50,339 --> 01:06:51,107
Sure did.
1233
01:06:54,176 --> 01:06:55,611
Cookies look good.
1234
01:06:55,678 --> 01:06:56,846
Yeah.
1235
01:06:56,879 --> 01:06:57,847
Turned out pretty good.
1236
01:07:01,617 --> 01:07:06,889
This has been really nice.
1237
01:07:06,922 --> 01:07:08,257
Yeah.
1238
01:07:08,290 --> 01:07:10,459
It has.
1239
01:07:10,526 --> 01:07:13,462
It's usually just
Grandie and me.
1240
01:07:13,529 --> 01:07:15,297
I'm thankful you let
us crash the party.
1241
01:07:17,967 --> 01:07:19,602
Should we celebrate?
1242
01:07:19,635 --> 01:07:20,770
What are we celebrating?
1243
01:07:20,803 --> 01:07:21,570
Christmas.
1244
01:07:21,604 --> 01:07:23,372
Oh?
1245
01:07:23,406 --> 01:07:24,240
Cookies.
1246
01:07:24,273 --> 01:07:26,542
Mm-hmm.
1247
01:07:26,575 --> 01:07:28,944
New neighbors.
1248
01:07:28,978 --> 01:07:32,548
All worthy of celebration.
1249
01:07:32,581 --> 01:07:35,084
Do you want
to grab some glasses?
1250
01:07:35,117 --> 01:07:35,885
Sure.
1251
01:07:35,918 --> 01:07:36,719
Thank you.
1252
01:07:47,263 --> 01:07:50,099
What are these?
1253
01:07:50,132 --> 01:07:51,233
What are what?
1254
01:07:56,505 --> 01:07:58,674
I can explain.
1255
01:07:58,741 --> 01:08:00,676
Why do you have
my daughter's prayer list?
1256
01:08:03,312 --> 01:08:05,147
You presented this
to your publisher?
1257
01:08:05,181 --> 01:08:08,150
It was just something I
was playing around with.
1258
01:08:08,184 --> 01:08:09,919
So, what?
1259
01:08:09,952 --> 01:08:11,487
You answered
my daughter's prayers
1260
01:08:11,520 --> 01:08:14,290
and then used it
as content in your book?
1261
01:08:17,359 --> 01:08:20,329
Based on a true story.
1262
01:08:20,362 --> 01:08:21,864
So you were just using us?
1263
01:08:21,931 --> 01:08:23,532
No, that is not--
1264
01:08:23,599 --> 01:08:25,468
Did you not answer
my daughter's prayers?
1265
01:08:28,537 --> 01:08:29,972
I did.
1266
01:08:30,005 --> 01:08:33,542
And then wrote about it
and gave it to your boss.
1267
01:08:36,378 --> 01:08:37,880
I was going to tell you.
1268
01:08:37,947 --> 01:08:38,714
When?
1269
01:08:45,054 --> 01:08:47,490
I don't know.
1270
01:08:47,523 --> 01:08:51,327
Wes, I am so sorry.
1271
01:08:51,360 --> 01:08:53,829
I should have told you sooner.
1272
01:08:53,863 --> 01:08:55,664
Yeah.
1273
01:08:55,698 --> 01:08:56,732
Yeah, you should have.
1274
01:08:59,502 --> 01:09:00,970
Wes, wait.
1275
01:09:04,507 --> 01:09:06,008
Dad, what's going on?
1276
01:09:06,041 --> 01:09:07,409
Change of plans, kiddo.
1277
01:09:07,476 --> 01:09:08,811
We're heading home.
1278
01:09:08,844 --> 01:09:11,914
Get your coat back on.
1279
01:09:11,981 --> 01:09:14,583
What happened?
1280
01:09:14,650 --> 01:09:18,687
I think it's best if your dad
explained it to you.
1281
01:09:18,721 --> 01:09:22,358
Well, are you
two still friends?
1282
01:09:22,391 --> 01:09:25,528
Caroline, come on.
1283
01:09:25,561 --> 01:09:28,764
I'll have my grandma send
cookies over later tonight, OK?
1284
01:09:33,669 --> 01:09:34,603
What just happened?
1285
01:09:38,440 --> 01:09:39,675
Oh, boy.
1286
01:09:39,708 --> 01:09:40,509
Yeah.
1287
01:09:46,248 --> 01:09:47,550
I should have known.
1288
01:09:47,583 --> 01:09:49,218
I should have known
she's up to something.
1289
01:09:49,251 --> 01:09:50,553
Why?
1290
01:09:50,586 --> 01:09:52,521
Because she was too nice.
1291
01:09:52,555 --> 01:09:54,356
Nice people always
have a motive.
1292
01:09:54,390 --> 01:09:55,858
I don't think that's true.
1293
01:09:55,891 --> 01:09:57,593
Whose side are you on?
1294
01:09:57,626 --> 01:09:58,961
I'm on your side, of course.
1295
01:09:59,028 --> 01:10:00,963
I just think you're
overreacting a bit.
1296
01:10:01,030 --> 01:10:03,766
She was just literally
using us for her book.
1297
01:10:03,799 --> 01:10:05,401
You don't know that.
1298
01:10:05,434 --> 01:10:07,903
I saw the designs, and I saw
notes that I can only assume
1299
01:10:07,937 --> 01:10:09,471
were from her editor.
1300
01:10:09,538 --> 01:10:14,043
I'm just saying, I think
there's more to the story here.
1301
01:10:46,642 --> 01:10:49,645
Dear Lord, I--
1302
01:10:52,248 --> 01:10:57,286
I was trying to do
something good.
1303
01:10:57,319 --> 01:11:03,125
But I think I messed up.
1304
01:11:06,362 --> 01:11:08,998
I ask that You
take this situation
1305
01:11:09,031 --> 01:11:15,004
and use it for Thy glory,
however that may look.
1306
01:11:15,037 --> 01:11:20,342
I ask that You guide
my footsteps, that Your word
1307
01:11:20,376 --> 01:11:22,144
may be a lamp to my feet.
1308
01:11:25,547 --> 01:11:27,850
Because I really
need it right now.
1309
01:11:32,121 --> 01:11:32,888
Amen.
1310
01:11:48,637 --> 01:11:55,077
In case you were
curious, I'm so sorry.
1311
01:11:55,144 --> 01:11:56,712
I didn't mean to hurt you.
1312
01:12:00,182 --> 01:12:01,016
I'm so sorry.
1313
01:12:10,192 --> 01:12:13,729
So, I don't know
how to say this,
1314
01:12:13,762 --> 01:12:17,533
but you know
your Christmas prayer list?
1315
01:12:17,566 --> 01:12:20,669
They were answered.
1316
01:12:20,703 --> 01:12:22,171
Right, they were.
1317
01:12:22,204 --> 01:12:23,439
Yeah.
1318
01:12:23,505 --> 01:12:25,507
Can you believe it?
1319
01:12:25,541 --> 01:12:26,375
I can.
1320
01:12:30,746 --> 01:12:34,917
You know that someone was
actually doing the things it
1321
01:12:34,950 --> 01:12:36,418
took to answer those prayers.
1322
01:12:36,452 --> 01:12:37,252
I do.
1323
01:12:37,286 --> 01:12:40,422
It was Ms. Natalie.
1324
01:12:40,456 --> 01:12:42,057
Come on, Dad.
1325
01:12:42,091 --> 01:12:44,760
You didn't figure it out
when the box of decorations
1326
01:12:44,793 --> 01:12:47,596
showed up on our porch?
1327
01:12:47,629 --> 01:12:50,799
I didn't put
two and two together.
1328
01:12:53,469 --> 01:12:56,872
I think she was just trying to
make Christmas special for me.
1329
01:12:56,905 --> 01:12:58,273
For us.
1330
01:12:58,307 --> 01:12:59,875
And she did.
1331
01:12:59,908 --> 01:13:04,279
We got a Christmas tree
and some decorations, finally.
1332
01:13:04,313 --> 01:13:06,148
Hank is going
to see his daughter,
1333
01:13:06,215 --> 01:13:08,283
Jane got a new
coat and boots, and
1334
01:13:08,317 --> 01:13:12,054
we got to do Mom's tradition of
a candy cane tree in the park.
1335
01:13:12,087 --> 01:13:15,424
Jesus used Ms. Natalie
to get them answered.
1336
01:13:15,457 --> 01:13:19,561
I already thanked him for
helping Ms. Natalie do it all.
1337
01:13:19,595 --> 01:13:23,232
I think she did
a really good job.
1338
01:13:23,265 --> 01:13:25,768
I think so too.
1339
01:13:25,801 --> 01:13:27,102
I didn't realize
you still wanted
1340
01:13:27,136 --> 01:13:29,304
to do the candy cane tree.
1341
01:13:29,338 --> 01:13:31,774
Dad, just
because Mom isn't still
1342
01:13:31,807 --> 01:13:37,312
with us anymore doesn't mean
she still can't be in our life.
1343
01:13:37,346 --> 01:13:40,449
You're right.
1344
01:13:40,482 --> 01:13:44,420
Dad, will you pray with me?
1345
01:13:44,453 --> 01:13:45,521
Caroline.
1346
01:13:45,587 --> 01:13:47,656
Please?
1347
01:13:47,689 --> 01:13:48,490
OK.
1348
01:13:56,932 --> 01:14:00,135
Dear Jesus, thank
You this Christmas.
1349
01:14:00,169 --> 01:14:03,539
Thank You for blessing
our lives with Ms. Natalie.
1350
01:14:03,605 --> 01:14:06,508
I know she makes
my dad really happy.
1351
01:14:06,542 --> 01:14:09,678
And she makes me
really happy, too.
1352
01:14:09,711 --> 01:14:12,815
Thank you for helping her
make this Christmas special.
1353
01:14:12,848 --> 01:14:13,816
I love you.
1354
01:14:13,849 --> 01:14:14,817
Amen.
1355
01:14:14,850 --> 01:14:15,651
Amen.
1356
01:14:31,200 --> 01:14:32,034
Caroline's asleep.
1357
01:14:35,204 --> 01:14:37,840
Dad.
1358
01:14:37,873 --> 01:14:39,675
Dad.
1359
01:14:39,708 --> 01:14:41,376
What?
1360
01:14:41,410 --> 01:14:43,812
What are you doing
with my tablet?
1361
01:14:43,846 --> 01:14:45,214
The Adeline the Angel book.
1362
01:14:45,247 --> 01:14:47,516
It's quite good.
1363
01:14:47,549 --> 01:14:48,817
What?
1364
01:14:48,851 --> 01:14:51,053
Natalie sent it to you.
1365
01:14:51,086 --> 01:14:53,989
And you took it upon yourself
to go through my tablet
1366
01:14:54,022 --> 01:14:55,557
and read it?
1367
01:14:55,591 --> 01:14:58,727
I took it upon myself to find
out why you're so upset.
1368
01:14:58,760 --> 01:15:02,030
Honestly, I don't think you
got a leg to stand on here.
1369
01:15:02,064 --> 01:15:03,031
Let me see it.
1370
01:15:13,342 --> 01:15:17,379
Once upon a
time, in a land not so far away,
1371
01:15:17,412 --> 01:15:20,415
there was an angel
named Adeline.
1372
01:15:20,449 --> 01:15:24,953
She worked with Jesus during the
day, helping spread His word.
1373
01:15:25,020 --> 01:15:28,190
And He trusted her
so much, He gave her
1374
01:15:28,223 --> 01:15:34,463
a top secret mission to work on
a Christmas list of blessings.
1375
01:15:34,530 --> 01:15:38,300
By candlelight, Adeline would
sift through all of the prayers
1376
01:15:38,367 --> 01:15:40,936
and see if she
could answer them.
1377
01:15:40,969 --> 01:15:44,540
After one letter from
a sweet girl named Caroline,
1378
01:15:44,573 --> 01:15:46,975
she concocted a plan
for how to answer
1379
01:15:47,042 --> 01:15:51,647
her prayers, with Jesus's
blessing, of course.
1380
01:15:51,713 --> 01:15:55,717
Caroline had a long list
of requests, the first,
1381
01:15:55,751 --> 01:15:58,887
for her mailman to get a plane
ticket to go see his daughter
1382
01:15:58,921 --> 01:16:01,557
who lived far, far away.
1383
01:16:01,590 --> 01:16:04,793
Adeline knew that Christmas
spirit takes a village.
1384
01:16:04,826 --> 01:16:07,596
So she called
in reinforcements to help, all
1385
01:16:07,629 --> 01:16:12,401
while Caroline dreamt
of sugar plum fairies.
1386
01:16:12,434 --> 01:16:15,771
Adeline the Angel,
got to work, answering
1387
01:16:15,804 --> 01:16:19,174
each prayer one by one.
1388
01:16:19,241 --> 01:16:22,744
But there was one prayer
that Adeline couldn't answer.
1389
01:16:22,778 --> 01:16:26,248
And she knew it was the most
important because it was
1390
01:16:26,281 --> 01:16:29,017
the first on Caroline's list.
1391
01:16:29,084 --> 01:16:33,155
And that was for her
father to find happiness.
1392
01:16:33,188 --> 01:16:35,691
And Adeline realized
that she had
1393
01:16:35,757 --> 01:16:41,863
answered Caroline's first
prayer by answering the others.
1394
01:16:41,930 --> 01:16:46,034
She had opened the hearts
of others which her father saw,
1395
01:16:46,101 --> 01:16:49,037
and he began
to experience happiness
1396
01:16:49,104 --> 01:16:52,374
through the spirit
of the Christmas season,
1397
01:16:52,441 --> 01:16:56,144
just the way Caroline
wanted him to.
1398
01:16:56,178 --> 01:16:59,815
And Adeline the Angel,
her mission complete,
1399
01:16:59,848 --> 01:17:02,317
went back home where
she patiently awaited
1400
01:17:02,351 --> 01:17:04,853
her next assignment from Jesus.
1401
01:17:08,857 --> 01:17:10,993
It's a good story.
1402
01:17:11,026 --> 01:17:15,497
Yeah, it is.
1403
01:17:15,530 --> 01:17:16,999
Her heart was
in the right place.
1404
01:17:20,235 --> 01:17:21,036
It was.
1405
01:17:25,540 --> 01:17:28,744
You know, I think--
1406
01:17:31,713 --> 01:17:33,248
I don't know how
to explain it, but it
1407
01:17:33,315 --> 01:17:35,550
feels like God was using this.
1408
01:17:39,021 --> 01:17:43,325
I'd like to come to church
with you next week.
1409
01:17:43,358 --> 01:17:46,061
Maybe the week after that, too.
1410
01:17:46,094 --> 01:17:47,529
We'd really like that.
1411
01:18:01,410 --> 01:18:03,945
I should have just told
Wes at the Christmas tree lot
1412
01:18:04,012 --> 01:18:08,917
about finding Caroline's
list, about my idea of wanting
1413
01:18:08,950 --> 01:18:11,386
to try and answer them.
1414
01:18:11,420 --> 01:18:13,588
Well, why didn't you?
1415
01:18:13,622 --> 01:18:15,123
I don't know.
1416
01:18:15,190 --> 01:18:17,592
Because I didn't want
Caroline to be disappointed
1417
01:18:17,626 --> 01:18:20,896
if I didn't pull it off.
1418
01:18:20,929 --> 01:18:23,432
And I didn't think it
would actually go anywhere.
1419
01:18:23,465 --> 01:18:25,567
Well, if you knew,
do you think anything
1420
01:18:25,600 --> 01:18:27,569
would have been any different?
1421
01:18:27,602 --> 01:18:31,440
I don't know if I
would have stuck with it.
1422
01:18:31,473 --> 01:18:34,910
So you wouldn't have
raised money for Hank,
1423
01:18:34,943 --> 01:18:38,280
or that little girl
in Caroline's class
1424
01:18:38,313 --> 01:18:40,215
wouldn't have a new
coat and boots,
1425
01:18:40,248 --> 01:18:44,820
and Mrs. Jenkins wouldn't
have her poinsettias,
1426
01:18:44,886 --> 01:18:48,757
and Caroline would still be in
a house without any decorations.
1427
01:18:48,790 --> 01:18:50,125
Yeah.
1428
01:18:50,158 --> 01:18:55,397
As far as I'm concerned,
good came out of it.
1429
01:18:55,430 --> 01:18:58,900
I don't see that this is a loss
or a failure by any stretch.
1430
01:19:02,971 --> 01:19:05,907
You brought the spirit
of Christmas
1431
01:19:05,941 --> 01:19:09,111
to those people that really
needed it without asking
1432
01:19:09,144 --> 01:19:12,147
for anything in return.
1433
01:19:12,180 --> 01:19:17,285
I mean, I did
put it in my book.
1434
01:19:17,319 --> 01:19:18,353
Not that that matters.
1435
01:19:21,189 --> 01:19:25,794
According to Madeline,
it's not going anywhere.
1436
01:19:25,827 --> 01:19:29,164
But honestly, it's
probably for the best.
1437
01:19:36,772 --> 01:19:39,608
You know what's best.
1438
01:19:39,641 --> 01:19:40,509
I hope so.
1439
01:19:44,179 --> 01:19:47,282
So tell me about your plans
for Adeline the Angel?
1440
01:19:48,216 --> 01:19:49,851
I don't know if I have any.
1441
01:19:49,885 --> 01:19:53,388
If you have to turn
it into a series.
1442
01:19:53,455 --> 01:19:54,956
What would you do?
1443
01:19:54,990 --> 01:19:55,891
I don't know.
1444
01:19:55,957 --> 01:19:57,959
Oh, come on.
1445
01:19:57,993 --> 01:19:58,894
Yes, you do.
1446
01:20:03,031 --> 01:20:09,471
I think I would set it
in different parts of the world.
1447
01:20:09,504 --> 01:20:13,575
Show Adeline answering
different kinds of prayers
1448
01:20:13,642 --> 01:20:20,348
for different kinds of kids,
but tying into this theme
1449
01:20:20,382 --> 01:20:23,585
that we are all more
alike than we realize.
1450
01:20:27,222 --> 01:20:28,089
What is that?
1451
01:20:30,826 --> 01:20:31,593
I don't know.
1452
01:20:49,010 --> 01:20:51,613
Dear Adeline,
I have a Christmas prayer
1453
01:20:51,680 --> 01:20:53,415
I need help with.
1454
01:20:53,448 --> 01:20:56,084
You see, there's this woman.
1455
01:20:56,117 --> 01:21:00,355
She's vibrant and kind
and so incredibly talented.
1456
01:21:00,388 --> 01:21:03,024
I think I really like her.
1457
01:21:03,058 --> 01:21:07,128
But I think I messed
things up big time.
1458
01:21:07,195 --> 01:21:08,797
I got upset with her
for doing something
1459
01:21:08,864 --> 01:21:11,099
I should have tried
to do myself--
1460
01:21:11,132 --> 01:21:15,270
for seeing the heart of
Christmas and leaning into it.
1461
01:21:15,303 --> 01:21:19,140
I know you've answered lots
of prayers for us this season.
1462
01:21:19,207 --> 01:21:23,311
But if you have it
in you to do one more,
1463
01:21:23,378 --> 01:21:26,481
I would love the chance
to tell her I'm sorry.
1464
01:21:26,548 --> 01:21:29,117
I've let myself be
closed off to love.
1465
01:21:29,150 --> 01:21:31,720
I thought it would
protect me, but it didn't.
1466
01:21:31,753 --> 01:21:35,090
It only hurt me
and the people I love more.
1467
01:21:35,123 --> 01:21:38,260
So, Adeline, what I'm
asking is for the chance
1468
01:21:38,293 --> 01:21:40,795
to tell her that I'm sorry.
1469
01:21:40,829 --> 01:21:46,434
And that-- well, I think I
might be falling for her.
1470
01:21:52,407 --> 01:21:53,141
Hi.
1471
01:21:55,911 --> 01:21:57,679
Hi.
1472
01:21:57,746 --> 01:21:59,414
What are you doing here?
1473
01:21:59,447 --> 01:22:02,617
Well, I do live
just up the street.
1474
01:22:02,651 --> 01:22:04,185
I'll give you two a moment.
1475
01:22:13,094 --> 01:22:14,362
Your book was really good.
1476
01:22:17,499 --> 01:22:18,333
I'm sorry.
1477
01:22:21,036 --> 01:22:23,805
I shouldn't have snapped at you.
1478
01:22:23,838 --> 01:22:27,709
You were just trying to make
Caroline happy, and I--
1479
01:22:27,776 --> 01:22:29,444
thank you.
1480
01:22:29,477 --> 01:22:31,313
I know the things on her
list weren't easy,
1481
01:22:31,346 --> 01:22:35,684
and they were very
unconventional.
1482
01:22:39,654 --> 01:22:40,989
I should have told you sooner.
1483
01:22:43,858 --> 01:22:45,627
Told you that I was
thinking about pitching
1484
01:22:45,660 --> 01:22:46,494
it as a book series.
1485
01:22:49,464 --> 01:22:50,632
But you don't have to worry.
1486
01:22:50,665 --> 01:22:53,234
It's not moving
forward with Blitz.
1487
01:22:53,301 --> 01:22:56,237
I'm sorry to hear that.
1488
01:22:56,304 --> 01:22:59,541
And I'm sorry I didn't help
you try and answer them.
1489
01:22:59,574 --> 01:23:02,677
I wish I would have.
1490
01:23:02,711 --> 01:23:09,017
And maybe I'll get
the opportunity to next year.
1491
01:23:09,050 --> 01:23:10,485
Next year, huh?
1492
01:23:10,518 --> 01:23:12,053
Oh, I'm sure
once word gets out
1493
01:23:12,087 --> 01:23:15,056
about Adeline the Angel's
success in Belford Falls,
1494
01:23:15,090 --> 01:23:18,026
her inbox is going
to be quite full.
1495
01:23:18,059 --> 01:23:19,327
Inbox.
1496
01:23:19,361 --> 01:23:23,331
So angels have emails now.
1497
01:23:23,365 --> 01:23:25,667
I mean, maybe.
1498
01:23:25,700 --> 01:23:26,534
Yeah.
1499
01:23:29,671 --> 01:23:35,343
Thank you for making this
Christmas so special.
1500
01:23:35,377 --> 01:23:39,681
Not just for Caroline,
but for me as well.
1501
01:23:43,018 --> 01:23:45,687
It was all Adeline.
1502
01:23:45,720 --> 01:23:49,758
But I'll be sure to tell
her she did a good job.
1503
01:23:49,791 --> 01:23:51,026
She did a great job.
1504
01:23:53,361 --> 01:23:54,696
This has been
the best Christmas
1505
01:23:54,729 --> 01:23:56,031
I've had in a long time.
1506
01:23:58,600 --> 01:24:01,269
I feel the same way.
1507
01:24:13,948 --> 01:24:16,484
Well, I guess Caroline's
last prayer was just answered.
1508
01:24:19,587 --> 01:24:20,955
Wait, no.
1509
01:24:20,989 --> 01:24:23,625
I didn't complete
the second one on the list.
1510
01:24:23,658 --> 01:24:26,628
I didn't find a client for Pops.
1511
01:24:26,661 --> 01:24:29,631
Yeah, you did.
1512
01:24:29,664 --> 01:24:32,634
You know, there is
a very big market
1513
01:24:32,667 --> 01:24:36,438
for well-done children's book
series with strong illustrations
1514
01:24:36,471 --> 01:24:37,806
behind them.
1515
01:24:37,839 --> 01:24:40,508
And my dad would love
to sit down with you
1516
01:24:40,575 --> 01:24:42,744
and have a full pitch meeting.
1517
01:24:42,777 --> 01:24:44,512
He thinks he can bring
the series to market
1518
01:24:44,579 --> 01:24:46,815
as early as next year.
1519
01:24:46,848 --> 01:24:48,083
Are you serious?
1520
01:24:48,116 --> 01:24:50,151
If you're interested.
1521
01:24:50,185 --> 01:24:54,122
Yes, I would love that.
1522
01:24:54,155 --> 01:24:59,794
Well, I guess his people
will call your people.
1523
01:24:59,828 --> 01:25:02,263
Oh, and Caroline was hoping
that you and Ms. Katy
1524
01:25:02,297 --> 01:25:05,333
would come to our house
for a pizza party.
1525
01:25:05,366 --> 01:25:06,367
Pizza party?
1526
01:25:06,434 --> 01:25:08,636
Mm-hmm.
1527
01:25:08,670 --> 01:25:11,673
Would you like to come?
1528
01:25:11,706 --> 01:25:12,874
We would love that.
1529
01:25:16,644 --> 01:25:22,617
Looks like someone found their
Christmas spirit after all.
1530
01:25:22,650 --> 01:25:25,286
Thanks to an angel
named Adeline.
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