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(joyful music)

(phone ringing)

- Natalie, hi!

No, I'm still at the airport.

Yeah. Sure. No, 9:00 AM...

9:00 AM tomorrow is fine.

Yeah, okay.

No, no. No, I can make some calls.

Yeah, no problem. Okay, talk soon. Bye.

(♪)

(over PA system): Flight 291 has been cancelled.

Flight 454 has been cancelled.

Flight 476 has been cancelled.

- Uh... Here, keep the change.

Excuse me, did I hear that announcement correctly?

Every flight has been cancelled?!

- Mm-hmm. - No, no but I need

to get to Chicago to pick up my connecting flight

to New York! - I can put you on the list

for another flight. But you could be waiting

two to four days. - Two to four days?!

But I need to be in New York tomorrow

for a very important meeting.

There must be something you can do! Please.

- I do have another passenger who needs to get to New York.

Mr. Matthews?

- Uh...

- The name's Brett.

- Kayley.

- It seems we have the same suitcases.

Just making conversation.

- Right.

(phone ringing)

Hey.

No, no. My flight got cancelled, so...

Yeah, well--

You know what, I can't really talk right now.

So, uh, I'll call you later.

Okay, bye.

- Someone expecting you back home?

- That was my boyfriend.

- Is he the reason you're in such a hurry to get back home?

- I'm organizing a Christmas Eve event

for a big hotel in New York.

- Hmm, so you're a party planner.

That makes sense.

- I'm an event planner, mm-hmm.

What do you mean, "that makes sense"?

- Oh, just you were a little hung up

when the flight got cancelled.

People who plan things for a living

tend to get angry when things don't work out.

- Well, I am not "hung up" on it,

I just like it when things go according to plan.

You know, they've trusted me to organize

the biggest event of their year,

so I just need everything to be perfect.

- Well, now you're just setting yourself up for failure.

No such thing as perfect.

Hey, should we try to get a car again?

- I think I'd be more comfortable if I took the train.

- Right, I mean, I get that I'm a complete stranger,

but it wouldn't be any different from you taking a taxi.

And we wouldn't have to speak if you didn't want to.

I mean, if you insist on taking a train,

there's a train station about an hour away.

At least let me give you a ride.

- Okay.

(♪)

- Oh.

(grunts) - Okay.

What?! No!

(panting)

- Ah, man...

Well, you're still welcome to grab a ride with me if you want.

Maybe I get to pick the music this time.

If you want to get home by tomorrow morning,

this is your only option.

If we leave now, we might be able to dodge the storm.

(sighs) - That's an eight-hour drive.

But... okay.

- Okay, I'm just gonna go to the bathroom

and we'll hit the road. - Okay, time is 4:26,

be back here for 4:30.

- You're giving me four minutes to use the bathroom?

- Yes. Well, if we're going to dodge the storm,

we need to get back on the road.

- What if I take five?

(sighs)

(wind blowing)

(knocking)

I only took two minutes.

- It's snowing even more. We need to get back on the road!

- Yeah... I don't know if that's a good idea anymore.

I just checked the interstate,

looks like it's already covered with snow.

- Which is why we need to keep moving.

- I think we need to stop and find shelter.

The storm is only gonna get worse,

plus it's getting dark soon.

- We'll just be extra careful.

People drive in the snow all the time.

- Yeah, with trucks and special snow tires.

We have a tiny city car!

- But... if we stop now,

I'll miss my morning meeting with The Dalton.

I still have to prep my entire event!

- Look, I would love to help you out, really.

But I'd also like to get home in one piece.

The town that I grew up in is a few miles away.

I could ask my uncle if we could stay

in his guesthouse for the night, and then we could leave

in the morning. What do you say?

It won't be so bad.

- Okay.

(♪)

- Brett! My goodness!

Come in, come in, get yourselves out of the cold!

(chuckling) Come on!

(shivering)

Whew! It is so good to see you!

- It's good to see you too.

Kayley, this is my Uncle Eli.

- Nice to meet you. - It's very nice to meet you.

Welcome to Redwood. - So you're sure it's okay

for us to stay? - Of course!

It's not often I get to see my favorite nephew.

I mean, how long has it been since your last visit?

- Um, four... five years. - My goodness!

Well, everyone in town is gonna be so excited to see you.

And to meet your-- - Oh, no, no, no.

- No, no, no. - No, I'm not his...

- We're just... We met at the airport.

- I see...

- Should we go get our luggage?

- Right, yes. Yes.

Um... Right.

- Okay.

- Wow, your place is beautiful.

- Please do make yourselves at home.

Maybe tomorrow, Brett can take you on a tour of our town.

Although, I should warn you,

he's somewhat of a celebrity in these parts.

- I'm really not.

- He used to play football.

He had to retire last year on account of his advanced years.

(chuckles)

- You played pro?

- Yeah, I was a quarterback.

- He's being modest about his achievements.

His teammates don't know what to do without him.

- Ooh, looks like you went through a bit of a...

whatever-that-is phase!

- Okay! I think it's time Uncle Eli

showed us to our rooms.

- I appreciate you taking me in.

I know that I'm a complete stranger.

- Taking in complete strangers for a night's rest

is kind of what I do for a living.

(chuckling)

- How much do I owe you?

- Oh, I can't take your money,

Consider it a Christmas gift.

- Thank you, that's very kind.

- Okay, the stairs are just around there.

You can pick any room you like.

And I will make us a hot meal while you two get settled in.

- Thank you. - Thanks.

- Thanks so much for moving the meeting.

Yeah, yeah. Um...

Yep, and I will call you as soon as I get back.

Okay great. Yeah, speak soon.

(sighs)

(phone ringing)

(sighs)

- Nope.

Hi. So I think we got our suitcases mixed up.

I opened what I thought was my suitcase,

but when I saw inside, uh, clearly it was not mine.

Not that I really saw anything,

but I saw enough to know that I had the wrong one.

- It's fine.

- Okay. Cool. - Yeah.

- See you at dinner. - Yeah. Uh...

Oh, I guess you don't want yours then.

- How's the stew?

- Amazing. - It's good.

- It's great. Delicious.

- So, uh...

anyone else staying with you at the moment?

- No, it's been unusually quiet for this time of year,

however, I do have two lovely people keeping me company.

- Grandpa! - In fact, here they are now.

- Brett! What are you doing here?

- Oh, it's a long story.

- Dani, do you remember your Uncle Brett?

- Of course I do!

He's the uncle that always sends me lots of candy.

(chuckling) - Glad you haven't changed.

- Sorry, I didn't know we had guests.

- Oh no, this is my friend Kayley.

Kayley, this is my cousin Jenna and her daughter, Dani.

- Uncle Brett, can we play snakes and ladders?

- Well, why don't I get you both some dinner

and we can play at the table.

- I'll go get the board!

(chuckling)

- So, how's Greg?

- Um... he's fine.

We're having some building work done at the moment

so things are a bit chaotic.

I thought I'd come stay here with Dad until things calm down.

- Okay, Uncle Brett, what color do you want to be?

- I chose blue. - Excellent.

- I call green. - Like always.

(chuckling) - Do you want to join in?

- Um, I think I'm going to head upstairs.

It's been a long day.

- Okay. If you need anything, just holler.

- Oh, no, no. It's okay. - Okay.

- Thank you for dinner.

- Alright, I am ready.

- Okay, youngest goes first!

- Uh, wait, what? Since when has that been the rule?

- Since always! - Okay.

(chuckling)

Blue, please. - There you go.

- Thank you.

(sighing)

(snow scraping)

- Is that our car?!

- Oh hey, look who's up!

- Oh, good morning. - Morning!

Yep, the storm really did a job last night.

- Yeah. - Word is they're having trouble

getting the snow plows off the interstate.

- But we'll still be able to leave town, though, right?

- Not until the snow's cleared off the roads, no.

My friend Bob says the storm's done major damage

all over Ohio and Pennsylvania.

I wouldn't want to chance driving, not that far.

You're better off waiting for a plane.

- Yeah, he's right.

No point in us leaving just to get stuck again

in the middle of nowhere.

- Right.

I'll go and call the airline.

Yeah.

So you're telling me there's not a single flight

in the whole of the Midwest?

Not even from Columbus?

No, um. Yep, no, I... I understand.

Thank you.

Apparently every plane to New York is delayed,

cancelled or overbooked.

They said they'll call if two seats become available.

- How long will we have to wait?

- It could be one day or it could be ten.

I don't know what I'm going to do.

- I'm sure it'll be fine. They just tell you

the worst-case scenario to cover their backs.

- Breakfast is ready. I made my super special

double chocolate chip pancakes.

- Then we should get to the dining room

before you eat them all! (chuckling)

(distant shouting)

Eli?

What happened?!

(gasping) - Oh, I'm fine. I'm fine.

I just, I slipped on the ice. - Let me see your arm.

- Ow! - Okay, okay.

Alright, we're gonna get you in the house. Okay?

One, two...

Okay, let's go.

- Dad! What happened? - I'm fine. Don't fuss.

- He slipped on out front.

And I think he may have fractured his arm.

- No one is fractured. - Well, you still need

to get checked. - I'll take him to the hospital.

- I don't have time for a hospital,

I've got to set up for the Christmas festival.

- The festival can wait. - No, honey, it can't.

Organizing the Christmas festival is the one thing

I do for this town, I'm not letting everyone down.

Ow...

- You're clearly in pain. - At least go and get an X-ray.

Okay? Kayley and I will help with the festival prep

until you get back. - But...

- Grandpa, please.

- Okay, fine. - Okay.

Just tell us what needs doing and we'll get it done.

Let's start by untangling these lights.

- This is going to take forever.

- Well, it sure beats being stuck at the airport.

- Hmm.

- What were you doing in Fort Wayne?

- I was organizing an event as a favor to my mom.

- Sounds fun.

- Yeah, it was, actually.

What about you?

- I was recruiting a new client.

- For what kind of business?

- Um, when I retired from playing football,

I started a sports agency.

It's not like playing, but at least it allows me

to be connected to the game.

- Was it hard for you to give it up?

- Yeah, you know, I...

I miss my team, I miss the buzz of a win.

But it's nice being able to spend more time with my son.

- What's his name? - Jaden.

- How old?

- He just turned seven, last month.

(chuckles)

- I'm guessing he's the reason

you're trying to get back to New York?

- Yeah, yeah.

He gets a little down when I'm gone for too long.

What's this?

- That's mine!

It must've fallen out of my purse.

- Is that a gift for your boyfriend?

- No.

I've been collecting snow globes since I was a kid.

I know it's dorky,

but I still get one whenever I travel.

- I do the same.

I have a fridge magnet for every city

and country I've played football in.

- Well, that's definitely just as dorky.

- Sure. - Hey, we're back.

- Oh, wow. - He fractured his wrist.

The doctor said he needs to rest for the next six weeks.

- I told them I don't need this dumb cast

but they wouldn't listen. And now, I can't--

I'm gonna have to cancel the festival.

- I keep telling him someone else can take over,

but he's just not having it.

- There isn't anyone else who knows how to run it,

who to call for what. I mean,

you have a job to go to, Greg's busy with the house...

- What if Kayley and I take over?

I mean, I know everyone in town

and she's an event planner from New York.

(scoffs)

I mean, if we work together, we could probably get it done.

- You would do that for me?

- I'd be our way of saying thank you

for letting us stay for free. Right?

- Yeah.

Can I talk to you for a second?

- Yeah, sure. - Okay.

Be right back.

Why are you making promises that we can't keep?

- Because he's my uncle.

If we don't help him, he might injure himself further.

- But I have an entire event at The Dalton to organize!

- You are the most organized person I've ever met,

there's no way you don't have everything in place already.

Besides, it could be fun.

- Fine.

Fine! - Okay.

- I would be happy

to help you organize your Christmas festival.

- Thank you, Kayley. That really means a lot.

- Sherry's mom will be here to pick you up in ten minutes.

- Okay. Happy organizing!

- Yeah.

- I should get going too. I need to be at work by 11.

- Mom! Where'd you put the bag?

- Duty calls. Make sure he rests.

(♪)

- Okay, before you start the festival prep,

there's just one other little thing

that I kind of need your help with.

- Wow.

You are really rocking those tights.

- Hey, if Batman can pull this look off, then so can I.

Wow, Eli is a very convincing Santa.

Who's this cute little reindeer?!

Are you excited to see Santa? (phone ringing)

Oh. Sorry. Just... Excuse me for one short second.

Natalie, talk to me.

(Santa): Ho-ho-ho! Who's next?

- Santa's workshop is really busy today.

- Okay, great. Yeah, that works for me, so just keep me posted.

- Kayley!

- Hey!

Aren't you supposed to be at your friend's house?

- Her mom brought us to see Santa.

Did you like my pancakes?

- They were delicious. You're an excellent chef!

- When I grow up, I'm gonna have my own bakery

so that I can bake cakes and cookies all day long

and make people happy like Grandpa does

with his guesthouse. - You know, that's a great

ambition to have. And I like making people happy too.

- How come you're working for Santa?

- Uh...

You know what, he was a little short-staffed today.

Yeah.

- Bye, Mikayla!

- Ho-ho-ho! Who do we have here?

- Dani. Short for Danielle.

- Well, that's a lovely name. Now, Danielle,

I can't remember, are you on the good list

or the naughty list?

- I'm pretty sure I'm on the good list.

- I'm pretty sure you're on it too. I keep it.

(laughing) Now, what would you like

for Christmas?

- Uncle Brett, look what Santa gave me!

- Whoa, that's a lot of sugar! - I know.

And it's strawberry flavor.

- Enjoy your elf-ing! - Elf-ing.

She's such a character. - Hmm.

What's a candyland playhouse?

- A candyland playhouse is a playhouse

that looks like it's made out of candy.

- Ah, okay.

- Why?

- Oh, Dani asked Santa for one for Christmas.

She said her parents can't afford one.

- Greg and Jenna are renovating the house,

so they might be a bit strapped for cash right now.

- Well, shouldn't someone try make Dani's wish come true?

- Like who? - I don't know...

you?

- It's not my place.

I can't just show up in town after all these years

and start meddling in people's business.

Besides, why do you care if Dani gets a playhouse?

- I know what it's like to be an only child with busy parents.

Hey! Welcome to Santa's work shop!

- ...Scotty Thompson said he'd take all the lights

and decorations to the barn,

the food stands still need setting up,

and I guess I should tell all the volunteers

that you and Kayley are in charge.

- Cool. (phone chimes)

I'm sure Kayley has a lot of good ideas for decorations.

Kayley?

I just said you probably have some good ideas for decorations.

- Um, yeah. Sure.

(knocking)

(chuckling) - Christie?

- Hi, Eli.

- Well, come in, come in! Get out of the cold!

Wow, what a wonderful surprise!

How have you been? - I've been good, thanks.

You? - Oh, all good here.

I mean, better for seeing-- I'm great.

We never got a chance to catch up last Christmas.

- I know, sorry about that...

but I guess we could do it this year.

- Well, yeah, definitely!

Are you in town visiting your mom for the holidays?

- No, I've actually moved back to town.

My mom had an operation,

so I thought I'd come take care of her.

- You always were a kind soul.

- And you always had a knack for putting a smile on my face.

(chuckling)

Jenna told me that you fractured your wrist,

so I thought I'd come by to see if you need help with anything.

- Oh, that's so very kind of you.

I actually do need help...

(laughing)

...with the Christmas festival, I mean.

I need to bake 200 cookies, I've only got one arm.

- Well, luckily for you, I'm an excellent baker.

- Oh... - You could come over

and we could bake them together. - Wow, that...

That would be great. - Great.

- Great.

- Great. - Okay.

- Uh, give me a call and we'll arrange a time.

- Okay, great. - Okay.

(chuckling)

- Great to see you! - Bye!

- Okay.

- Who was that?

- Just an old pal from school.

- By the way you were looking at each other,

she didn't seem like an old pal.

- Yeah, I saw full-on heart eyes.

- Mm-hmm. You could've asked us to bake the cookies.

- Okay.

I may have had a teeny tiny crush on her back in the day,

but it's not like that anymore.

- Oh, I think it's exactly like that.

- Yeah, you just got yourself a date.

- A date?

With Christie Ornstein?! - Mm-hmm.

She was the most popular girl in school.

I'm sure she still has a line-up of guys waiting to date her.

- Hmm. We'll see.

The proof is in the pudding.

That should be the last one.

- What time is your uncle's friend coming to pick him up?

- He should be here within the next hour.

(doorbell dings)

Eli?

Did you order another Christmas tree?

I'm guessing this is for you?

- Oh my stars, the charity auction!

Redwood has a new tradition where all of the businesses

donate a decorated Christmas tree to the charity auction.

People to peruse them and then bid on them.

And I totally forgot about it.

I don't even have any decorations,

they're being used up by the festival and...

- When is the auction?

- Tomorrow.

- You're going to ask us to go get you some, aren't you?

- It would be a big help if you did.

I'm sure Kayley would love to pick out

Christmas tree decorations with you.

- I do love picking out decorations.

- Of course you do.

- And since you're gonna be in town,

could you ask all the shops if they would donate a prize

for the festival raffle?

- Can't we just call them? - No!

Phone calls are way too impersonal!

People are more inclined to donate

when they see who they're donating to.

The last charity auction I ran,

I got a guy to donate two of his yachts.

- Okay, she's quarterback. You just run the plays.

- Ouch.

(chuckling)

(♪)

- I got four boxes of decorations

and the store manager said they would donate

three train sets to the raffle.

- How are you getting so many prizes?

Everyone I speak to either says they can't help me

or they're gonna call me back later.

- Well, you're clearly not being charming enough.

- Excuse me, I've been told on many occasions

that I'm a very charming person.

- Okay, well, let me see this charming side, then.

Yeah. I will pretend to be the store owner.

- I'm not really into role playing.

- Come on, just go with it, okay?

Afternoon, Sir. How may I help you?

- Hi, I'm looking for people to donate some raffle prizes.

- You can't just walk straight in and ask for a favor.

Is that how you'd greet a football player

you wanted to sign? - Yeah?

- Well, business players

need a little more... schmoozing.

You enter with a smile,

you give the store manager a compliment on their store,

and then you tell them that you're helping your Uncle Eli

to find some prizes for his Christmas raffle.

- Alright, here we go.

Hi, how are you?

I really like your... cookies. I really like your cookies.

- Why, thank you, sir. I baked them myself.

Now can I interest you in this gift basket?

- Um, no...

I'm just here on behalf of my uncle.

You might know him, he's the smiley guy

that owns the guesthouse. And he would be very grateful

if you could donate to his Christmas charity raffle,

as would I.

- Not bad.

Okay, let's give it a go in real life.

Don't forget to walk in with a smile.

- Right.

Won't that make me look weird, though?

- No!

You can win someone over in two seconds

with a good smile.

Let's me see what we're working with here.

Show me the best you've got.

Well, we'll just have to work on that. Okay.

- Okay. - Yeah.

- How can you love the subway?

- I just do. It makes me feel like a real New Yorker.

- No, it's dirty and overcrowded.

- Okay, well, how do you get around?

- I walk or I take a taxi.

- Oh, how very upper west side of you.

- Hmm... - Oh, hey.

- Hey. How was your shopping excursion?

- It was definitely an excursion.

- We got six boxes of decorations

and 17 stores said that they would donate

to the charity raffle.

- You definitely went with the right person.

- It was a team effort.

- Mm-hmm.

- What charity is the money going to anyway?

You never told us. - Oh, it's not a charity per se.

All the money's going to Brett's old football team

at Redwood High.

- You're donating the money to The Lions?

- The team has a real shot

at the National Championships this year,

but not all of the families

can afford what it takes to get to the top.

- Wow... that's awesome.

I can't believe they have a shot

at winning the championships this year,

that was always my dream.

- As your dad always said

just because we're from a small town,

doesn't mean we can't do big things.

Anyway, while you were out

I spotted found old Christmas decorations in the basement.

But I can't quite manage to get them all up here with one arm.

- I will give you a hand.

(soft music)

- ...but Rabbit's heart

was as kind as the warm look in her eyes.

"Aren't you sad?" she asked the bear.

"Nobody thought to bring you a gift."

"I am not sad," replied the bear.

"For it is far, far better to give than it is to receive."

Um, then all of the animals went home

and lived happily ever after.

The end.

- No! Read some more!

- That's enough for now, kiddo.

It's late. Get yourself to bed. - Okay.

- I'm gonna do everything I can to get to you

by Christmas Eve, okay?

- He sounds like a cutie.

(chuckling softly)

So it's gonna be red at the top, then orange,

yellow, green, blue.

Pink and purple at the bottom.

- Ah man, Jaden would love this.

He loves to decorate Christmas trees as much as you do.

Every year, I let him pick the color theme

for the lights and the balls,

and then we just decorate the entire house in that color.

- Hmm. Well, what color did he pick this year?

- We haven't had a chance to set our decorations up yet.

I've been travelling a lot.

So I promised I'd buy him

the biggest Christmas tree I can find once I get home.

That's... if I get home.

- Uh, there is no "if". We are getting back

to New York City even if I have to steal

a plane and fly it myself.

- That is not something I want to be a part of.

(chuckling)

- Well, can't someone else get him a Christmas tree?

Your wife?

(♪)

- I don't have a wife or a girlfriend.

Jaden's mom passed away four years ago.

He's with my mom while I'm away.

- I'm sorry, I shouldn't have just assumed--

- It's okay, it's okay.

I'm used to it.

You just caught me off-guard.

(phone ringing)

- Oh.

Uh, it's just Nick.

You know, I'll call him back later.

- You should take it. He's probably worried about you.

Honestly, it's fine.

- Okay.

Hey.

No, I still need some more time.

Well, that's not what you said the other night.

- Okay...

Alright, there you are. - Okay.

Open your eyes!

- Oh my! It's perfect!

(laughing)

It's like a Christmas rainbow.

- That was the idea.

- People are gonna be very impressed

when you take this to the auction tomorrow.

- Whoa, whoa, whoa, when who takes it

to the auction tomorrow? - Well...

I'd take it myself, but...

- But I kind of have a conference call at one.

- And I thought you wanted us to set up the food stands?

- Come on, guys, it's for a really good cause!

And I promise you'll be done by 12 o'clock.

(♪)

- Our tree is clearly the best.

- Brett, this is a charity auction, okay?

Not a competition.

- Right, but if it were,

our tree would totally win.

- Oh, we totally would.

(both): Yeah. (phone rings)

(gasps) - Oh, uh...

Hey.

Yes! Yes! I knew we would get her!

No, that's... That's great work.

Just keep me posted. Yeah, bye.

- I'm guessing that wasn't Nick.

- No, that was my assistant, Natalie.

She managed to book Reeba Marlowe

to sing at my Christmas Eve event!

- Who's Reeba Marlowe?

- Reeba Marlowe had last year's best-selling Christmas album.

- Right.

- Well, having her headline my event will boost ticket sales

and may even make a splash on social media.

- Wow. - Mm-hmm.

- It's a shame we can't do something similar

to get more people to this auction.

- Does Redwood have a social media page?

We need to give people an incentive

to come out into the cold.

- What are you doing?

- I'm just posting about the Christmas tree auction.

Yeah. And that football star Brett Matthews

will sign an autograph for anyone that places a bid!

- What?! - Oh trust me, it'll work.

- That's exploitation! - Oh, come on.

Where's your sense of community spirit, huh?

Do it for The Lions.

- Fine. But I'd be surprised if anyone actually

visits the page.

(hubbub)

- There's a line-up down the block.

- Yeah?

Okay, who's next?

- Hey, Mr. Matthews,

it's a real honor to meet you.

I'm Tyler, I play for The Redwood Lions.

- Ooh, nice, that was my old team.

- Yeah, I know, that's why you've always been

a real positive role model for me.

(chuckling)

I can't believe you're here!

You think I can get a photo with you?

- Of course, come on!

- Thank you so much. - Good luck.

- Thanks.

- Who's next?

- I can't believe how much money you've raised.

This is three times what we made last year!

- When it comes to getting butts in seats,

there's nothing like the pull of a celebrity.

- Grandpa, can we go tobogganing now?

- I don't think that's a good idea.

- Oh, come on, I'll be fine,

I'll just sit at the top of the hill and watch.

The fresh air will do me good.

- Uncle Brett, Kayley, you have to come too!

- Well, I have my conference call at 1:00.

They had an issue with the menu at The Dalton

so I have to go and sort it out.

I should probably get going.

- I should get going too.

I need to start setting up the stands for the festival.

- Come on, you can do that later.

Come have fun with the kid. - Please?!

- How can I say no to that face?

(laughing) - Jenna is home,

she'll let you in. - Okay, well, you guys have fun.

- Who wants to have a toboggan race?

- Me! I'll definitely beat you!

- Not if I beat your first!

- So what does the creme fraiche taste like?

No, no, you need to tell the chef

that we need better than good, okay?

This event needs to knock people's socks off.

So... Does it need more seasoning?

Hello? Nat--

(groaning)

- Everything okay?

- Oh, yeah. Just...

my signal keeps cutting out.

- Oh, yeah. Tends to do that when the weather gets cold.

Maybe try again in a half hour?

- No, my meeting will be over by then.

I just need to trust my assistant's judgement.

- Can I fix you some lunch?

- Oh, no, it's okay, I could...

order some takeout, I guess. - There's no need for that.

Come on, I'll make you a sandwich.

- Okay.

So, I take it you're not a fan of tobogganing then?

- No, I am,

just the guesthouse needed some cleaning so,

I thought I'd help out my dad.

He can't really clean much with one arm.

(chuckling)

- Well, he's lucky to have you around.

(phone ringing)

- Excuse me, one second.

Hey.

No, she's at the park with Brett and my dad.

Well, I thought you were working.

Okay, fine.

Bye.

- Everything okay?

- Yeah, that was just Greg, my husband...

Things have been a bit strained between us lately.

I don't know what went wrong,

but all we seem to do these days is argue

and if we're not arguing,

all of our conversations are about money or the house.

Last week we got into a stupid argument

about trailing dust through the living room.

It got me really upset, so I packed a bag and came here.

- Does that mean you guys are...?

- No...

I mean, I hope not.

I just thought some time apart

might help us get some perspective,

but now everything just feels super awkward.

- I know what you mean...

I'm kind of in the same place with my boyfriend.

- You are?

- Yeah.

First, I thought things would fix themselves...

Maybe things were off

because we were both just so busy.

But the truth is...

we just don't work together.

I realized that he's way too wrapped up in himself

to care about what I'm doing

or even listen to what I'm saying.

I tried to talk to him about it before I left for Indiana,

but he told me to take my time to think things over.

- And... what are you thinking?

- That I still feel the same way.

But that doesn't mean it has to be the same for you guys.

You should talk to your husband.

You won't resolve anything by avoiding each other.

Should we go meet your family in the park?

I think a little Christmas merriment

might be what we both need.

- Yeah. - Yeah.

- That sounds great.

(chuckling)

(giggling) - Come on! Faster!

- Alright, alright, I'm going.

- Mom! Kayley! You came!

- Oh, you guys made it.

- Yeah, we realized

we were missing out on all the fun.

- Well, you're just in time to join in

on the annual snowman contest.

- Snowman contest?

- Alright, contestants,

your ten minutes starts...

now!

- Okay, how do you want to do this?

- I'm thinking two big snowballs for the body,

one small snowball for the head.

- I'm thinking twigs and branches for the arms,

face and hair. - Hair?

- Yeah, I think we should make a snow-woman.

It'll give us an edge to win.

- Uh...

Okay, well, we're not gonna win anything

by standing here and talking! - Right, yeah.

- Wow, good job.

- Yes.

Okay. Now, lift it onto yours. - Okay, wait!

We have to do it together, otherwise it'll--

(gasps)

- I'm gonna leave the snowball rolling to you.

- Okay, yeah.

Where are you going? - To get branches for the arms.

- Our snowman's not gonna need arms if it doesn't have a body!

- She's a snow-woman!

- Yeah.

- Alright, ladies and gentlemen,

please step away from your snowmen!

Ahem! Thank you.

Very nice shaping, great accessories,

extra points for the arms and a face.

Nine out of ten points.

- Yay!

(giggling)

- We may have had some technical difficulties.

- Yeah.

- I'm not even going to give you a score.

- Yay! We win!

- Okay, little munchkin, it's time I got you home.

Uh, I can only fit three in the truck,

but I'll make two trips if you're okay to wait?

- Oh, it's okay, I'll walk. - Why don't you give Kayley

that tour of Redwood?

- Sure, I'm up for a tour.

- Yeah, okay. Yeah.

I guess I'll see you at the guesthouse.

- Great.

Have fun!

(♪)

- Shall we? This way.

I don't know what kind of tour my uncle

expects me to give you. I mean, Redwood is just

like every other small town in the Midwest.

- Well, I think it's cute.

And I don't get to visit many small towns.

So... I feel like I'm in a movie.

- Well, this cute but antiquated building is the bank.

And that is the post office where I spent one summer working

enough to know I would never occupy a desk job.

(chuckling) And that building,

that gray one across the street is the library.

Or was, at least.

- So how come you don't visit Redwood more often?

It sounds like you had a lot of fun growing up here.

- I guess... I guess I got really busy.

- Hmm.

I think you have an admirer.

(chuckling)

She a friend of yours?

- More like a friend of the family.

My mom was always trying to get me to ask her out

when we were younger.

- Well, maybe you should ask her out.

- I don't know. If I'm going to start dating again,

I just, I want to do it right.

Plus I have Jaden now, so...

Am I being too cautious?

- Not at all.

I'm a firm believer in doing what's right for you.

- Shall we?

(chuckling)

(soft music)

(both): Whoa.

- Okay, the path is really icy here.

- Yeah. Would you like to use my arm?

- I... I think I can manage. - Okay.

- Yeah.

Oh! - Okay!

(chuckling)

Wow, alright, well I'm heavier than you.

I'm sure I can manage to... Here we go.

- Oh! Do you see?

The ice doesn't let up for anyone!

- We're just gonna have to go for it, alright? You ready?

- Hmm... - Let's go.

- Okay. - One, two, three...

(grunting)

- Uh...

We... We better head inside.

- Yeah, uh, actually...

There's something I'd like to show you.

Come on, I want to show you something.

(laughing)

This used to be mine when I was a kid,

and I think we can turn it into a candy land playhouse for Dani.

- Well, what happened to not wanting to meddle in everyone's business?

- I caved.

I just, I really want to do something nice for Dani.

Will you help me fix it up?

I mean, if there's two of us,

we can probably finish before we leave.

- Yeah! - Good.

Eli's already in on the plan.

We just need to keep it a secret from Dani.

- I love a secret mission. - Yes.

- And I promise I won't say a word.

- Awesome.

- Wow. - This is the little plank.

(chuckling)

(soft chiming music)

Shh!

- Shh... - Okay, go. Go.

- Then in senior year,

I chaired the social committee, the prom committee,

the community outreach committee,

and the fund-raising committee.

- Wow. That's a lot of committees.

- Yeah.

I liked being involved at school.

It made me feel like I was making a difference.

Plus, my mom had been on the prom committee when she was in high school,

and I... I wanted to make her proud.

Our love for event planning is...

is pretty much the only thing we have in common.

- Do you get to see her much now?

- Not really.

She's still organizing events for various charities,

which I'm proud of, because I know that her work

makes such a difference to so many people, I just...

I just wish she'd been around a little more.

You know, we could've done things together, like, um...

Like build a snowman.

Woman. Snow woman. - Snow woman.

(chuckling)

And what about your dad?

- Uh, he travels a lot for business, so...

I guess it works for them.

- Sounds like you have a busy family.

- Yeah.

You know, when I was little,

I always wanted to live in one of those big family houses

that you see in those 90s sitcoms.

- Right. (chuckling)

Well, I've experienced that, and trust me,

you do not want to be fighting 10 people

for the bathroom every morning.

- 10 people? - Yeah.

- Wow. (laughing)

- I have seven brothers and sisters.

- Well, where are they now?

- Scattered all over the world.

Mostly on the West Coast and in Canada.

- Your family's pretty cool.

You're lucky to have them.

- Yeah, I am.

Your mom, does she...

Does she help you with your events at all?

- Once or twice.

I think she's still scarred from helping me organize

my junior prom.

- Scarred? - Mm...

- What happened in junior prom? - Oh, uh... DJ got sick.

Four chaperones never turned up.

The football team hid all the food as a prank,

and then the power went out! (laughing)

I finally saw her smile when I got up to dance with my date.

Then he spun me straight into the punch bowl.

(laughing)

(soft music)

- So, you have red paint on your nose.

- How long has it been there?! - A while.

But I've been really enjoying the fact

that you look like Rudolph. Dani, hi.

- Hi.

- Why are you covered in paint?

- Well... - Because...

- Um... We were... - Painting the food stands.

- Yes, for the festival. - That's right.

- Mm-hmm.

- That's the truth.

Do you... Are you...? Do you hear that?

Is that your mom calling? - Yeah.

(softly): Dani...

No?

- Oh, no, I completely understand.

I'm just... I'm glad no one was hurt.

Listen, if you need anything, you let me know right away.

Okay, bye.

There was so much snow, a tree came down on top of the Thompson's barn.

- The barn we need for the festival?

- Everything's completely destroyed.

The barn, the decorations, the lights.

- What are we going to do?

- I guess we're gonna call the whole thing off.

- No, no, no. You can't cancel the festival.

- Yeah, there must be another venue in town you can use.

- Not one that's big enough.

- Well, what about the town square?

- That's actually not a bad idea.

- It's actually a pretty good idea.

We'd probably have to ask permission to shut off the roads,

and all the shops would have to close early.

- And how would we power everything?

- I've never run an outdoor event before.

- Well, you haven't, but I have.

Are you up for the challenge?

Okay. First thing's first,

Eli, do you know anyone in town who owns a generator?

- Mm-hmm. My friend Bob's got two in his garage.

- Great. Give him a call and ask if we can borrow them.

Jenna, I want you to call all of the store owners

and get them on board with our plan.

Could be a great opportunity for them to stay open late

and make some extra money. - Sounds great!

- Dani... - What can I do?

- I want you to help me find lights and decorations.

- I heard mom say all the shops are sold out.

- Well, then, we'll have to rely on good old community spirit.

- Sounds good.

- Do you think you could rally the school football team?

- Sure, I can call my coach.

- Let's get the word out as fast as we can.

(bright music)

(Brett): Woo! You guys really came through!

- This is amazing! Thank you!

- At this rate, we're gonna have enough Christmas balls

and twinkly lights to decorate the entirety of Ohio!

(laughing)

(phone ringing) Oh!

Christie.

Uh, hi!

Yeah. Sorry I haven't called,

it's been kind of hectic around here.

Hmm? Oh, no, no, I still need you.

Need, you know, your help, uh... with the cookies.

(both): Cookies.

- Hmm? Uh, 3:00 P.M. Uh... Yeah! Uh, perfect.

Okay. See you then. (chuckling)

(clearing throat)

- So... Who was that?

- Nobody.

(whispering): Nobody.

(phone ringing)

- Mm...

Hey, Bob.

- That goes with the tree decor. - Okay.

- No! This tree decor.

If we organize all of the items now,

it'll save us time having to sort them out later.

- Okay. Remind me to never go into event planning.

- No, I understand. Yeah, I'll, uh...

I'll send them right over.

You need to go to Bob's and pick up the generators within the hour.

He's leaving town for the holidays at four o'clock.

- Can't you send someone else?

- Well, everyone else is busy doing another job.

I mean, I would help you myself, but...

I promised Christie that I would help make cookies with her.

I know you don't like going there, but--

- It's okay. We'll go, it's fine.

- Thank you.

- You're driving. - Yeah.

(chuckling) - Have fun baking cookies!

(birds chirping)

He had to leave early. "Key under the mat."

Bob must've left the wrong key.

- The lock is temperamental. Here.

Got it.

(sighing)

(soft music)

- You okay? - Yeah, yeah.

It's the house I grew up in.

- When were you last here?

- 15 years ago.

Moved when I was 19, shortly after my father passed away.

- Were you guys close?

(sighing)

- Yeah.

My father was my hero.

I wouldn't be who I am today if it wasn't for him.

(chuckling)

My dad made this for my mom.

She called it her birthday cake table.

Every time it was someone's birthday,

she'd put a chocolate cake right at the center

and we'd all stand round singing Happy Birthday.

(soft music)

And here...

This is where I'd stand to wait for my father

to come home from work.

It was my favorite spot because I could see the road

and the TV at the same time.

(chuckling)

- Sounds like there's a lot of love in this house.

- Yeah.

I know that I've been avoiding coming back here...

to Redwood.

But I'm glad I did.

It's such an important part of who I am.

Plus, it's been nice to create new memories.

We should probably get the, uh...

generators before it's too dark.

- Right. Yeah.

(phone chiming)

(sighing)

- I hope that frown was not caused by Nick.

- No, I'm just...

I'm just nervous about my event at The Dalton.

- Mmm. - Christmas Eve is two days away

and we still haven't heard from the airline.

- Well, someone's gonna call by tomorrow.

We just have to stay positive.

- How's Jaden doing?

- My mom took him ice-skating today.

I think I miss him more than he misses me.

(chuckling)

I hope this makes us feel better.

Bon appétit.

- Wow. Okay, this is amazing!

So, where did you learn to cook like this?

- The Single Parent School of Trial and Error.

- Mmm!

- Jaden went through a phase where he refused

to eat anything green,

so whenever I needed him to eat vegetables,

I would hide them in soups and sauces.

- Well, Jaden's a lucky kid.

I wish I had someone at home to cook for me.

- Nick doesn't cook for you?

- No!

Nick is a workaholic.

He wouldn't have time to cook even if he wanted to.

- How long have you guys been together?

- About a year.

- Does he, uh... Does he make you happy?

- What kind of question is that?

- I don't know, you just seem more eager to get home to your job.

- That's because my job is really important to me.

I've worked incredibly hard to get to where I am today,

and landing a holiday contract with The Dalton is a really big deal.

- Okay, I'm sorry. I clearly don't know anything

about the event planning world.

- No, clearly, you don't. - Okay.

- Hey... - Hey.

- Hope I'm not interrupting.

- No. There was nothing to interrupt.

I was just going to bed.

Thanks for the food.

(footsteps receding)

(knocking)

Come in.

- Hey. - Hey!

- I just came up to check if you were okay.

- Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little tired.

Come on in.

- You must really be missing your family.

- Actually, I...

I don't have much of a family to miss.

(Dani): You don't have any brothers or sisters?

- No.

I don't have any uncles, aunts, or cousins either.

- You have a mom and dad though, right?

- Yes, I have a mom and dad.

But it's basically just the three of us,

and we're not as close as we could be.

- Uncle Brett told me you were sad

'cause you might not get home for Christmas Eve,

so I made something to make you feel better.

I want you to feel part of our family,

even if it is just for a few days.

- Wow.

This is amazing!

Thank you so much. - You're welcome.

And thank you for helping grandpa with his festival.

I know it means a lot to him.

- You're welcome too.

- Well... good night! - Good night.

(chuckling)

(phone chiming)

(birds chirping)

- Okay, the courtyard is decorated, the lights all have power,

we should have more than enough food if everyone brings what they promised.

I'm wondering if I should call Christie.

She... She might forget the cookies.

- Oh yeah, how did your date go?

- Oh, for the millionth time, it was not a date.

We baked, we talked about the good old days.

- Sounds like a date to me. - If you don't stop quizzing me,

I'm gonna go hide in the work shed.

(phone ringing, buzzing)

Whoever that is really wants to talk to you.

- Mm-hmm.

(phone ringing)

- Yeah.

Oh, it's the manager of The Dalton.

Hi, Kayley Cooper.

No, no, uh, I can talk.

That sounds great. Thank you so much for understanding.

I will keep you posted, yeah.

Bye.

(sighing)

- Everything okay?

- Uh...

The manager of The Dalton has nominated me

for an Exhibition Award of Excellence.

- Well, that sounds amazing.

- Well, it would be amazing if I was in New York.

- Well, have you checked if the trains are running?

- Yeah, they started up again this morning but...

They're only doing one train a day,

and today's train was already sold out.

- Okay, well, you can still get a flight.

I mean, the airline could call at any minute.

- I know. But at this point,

I think I need to be realistic.

So, I... I called the adjudicator

and I explained the situation.

And they've agreed that if I can't make it back in time,

that they'll figure out another time to meet with me

when I get back to New York.

- Well, if you've organized the event even

half as well as you've organized the Christmas Festival,

you're gonna win, hands down.

- Listen, I'm...

I'm sorry if things got a little tense last night.

It's just, what you said, it...

It hit a nerve.

- No, I'm the one who should be apologizing.

I should have never asked you such a personal question.

(car horn honking) (Eli): That'll be our helpers!

- Looks like it's time to see all of our hard work pay off.

- Oh, the hard work has only just begun! Come on.

Okay, everyone, we've got lots to do and only a few hours to do it in.

Jenna, do you want to start loading the food out of the kitchen?

Brett, you're gonna be in charge of all the lights, the festival stands, the tables...

- The chairs!

- Dani!

How are those cupcakes coming?

- Nice and chocolatey. - Great.

Well, when you're done with those,

do you want to put some bows on the raffle prizes?

- Mm-hmm! (chuckling)

- Christie! Those look great!

- Thanks! - Do you want to take them through to the kitchen?

- Yeah. - I'll show you where.

- Okay.

(bright music)

(chuckling)

(phone chiming)

(sighing)

- Hey, there. Are you here to help with the festival?

- Greg!

I wasn't sure you'd show.

- Why wouldn't I show? I help out every year.

- Right. Of course.

- Um... do you want to help load the truck?

Thank you.

- Hey, so, we have a problem.

Our DJ just came down with the flu.

- So we'll just find someone else.

- Like who? All of our helpers have been assigned a job already.

Uh... - What? What the...?!

(laughing) Brett, man!

I heard a rumor you were back in town!

(rhythmic music)

(indistinct chattering)

- Hey! - Hey!

- How's it going?

- The town has gone cookie crazy! I'm already out of snowmen.

- Excellent.

So, um...

How's it going with you and Greg?

Did you guys get a chance to talk yet?

- Not really. We had a three-minute conversation

about the house renovations,

and then he said he needed to go back to the DJ stand.

- I think you need to tell him how you feel.

(sighing)

I'll go get you some of those cookies, huh?

- Yeah. - Okay.

Greg? Do you think you could take these cookies

over to Jenna? I think I pulled a muscle in my arm.

Thanks.

Don't worry, I will... I'll hold the fort here.

(laughing)

- I know what you're doing.

- I don't know what you're talking about.

- I get that something's happening

between Greg and Jenna, but whatever it is,

they have to figure it out on their own.

- True.

But some people just need a little nudge to admit how they really feel.

(rhythmic music)

Look at them, they're like two smitten teenagers.

(inaudible conversation)

- They're not the only ones who look like smitten teenagers.

(laughing)

- Christmas magic everywhere.

(phone ringing) Oh.

It's Nick.

I should probably answer it this time.

- Yeah, yeah.

- Hey. No, I'm sorry for being so MIA.

I know, I-I'm sorry...

Look, I...

I know I said that I would take some time to think things over,

but I meant what I said last week.

I can't do this anymore.

I just...

I just had to find the courage.

(soft music)

- How about you?

(indistinct chattering)

- No. No, I've made my decision.

I need to do what's right.

(soft music)

(sighing)

(rhythmic holiday music)

- Hey. - Hey!

- Do you want to maybe dance?

(laughing) Oh, come on!

Where's your Christmas spirit?

Come on. Come on, huh?

(laughing) There you go! You're a natural!

Uh... shall we?

- I think there's someone else who would like

the chance to dance with you.

- Oh, no... No, I can't.

- You're not those kids that you were in high school anymore.

Go on!

(Christie): Yeah! It was good to see you.

- Christie Ornstein...

May I have the, uh, honor of this dance?

- I thought you'd never ask. - Really?

(laughing)

- You should get a second job as a matchmaker.

- I like making people happy. - Mmm.

What makes you happy?

- Seeing one of my events come to life.

And really good ice cream.

(chuckling) - Good choice.

Do you want to dance?

I promise I won't spin you into the punch bowl.

- Sure.

♪ Your leaves are so unchanging ♪

♪ O, Christmas tree, O, Christmas tree ♪

♪ Your leaves are so unchanging ♪

♪ Not only green when summer's here ♪

♪ But also when 'tis cold and clear ♪

♪ O, Christmas tree, O, Christmas tree ♪

- I saw you talking to Jill earlier.

- Yeah, yeah.

I finally took my mom's advice and asked her out.

- That's great.

- I'm really nervous. I haven't been on a date in 10 years.

I feel like I've forgotten how to talk to women.

- You talk to me just fine.

- That's different. You have a boyfriend.

- Actually, uh...

Nick and I broke up earlier over the phone.

- What happened?

- Things haven't been right with us for a while.

I thought that we were a team,

but it turns out the only thing that really matters to Nick is Nick, so...

- I'm... I'm sorry.

- Don't be. No, it's for the better.

- Let me cancel my plans with Jill.

- No! No, you don't have to do that.

I'll be fine. I-I'm just gonna go back to the guesthouse

and watch a movie.

Enjoy your date.

(sighing)

- Alright, Redwood!

Thanks to your generosity,

we have managed to raise just over 5000 $

for The Redwood Lions!

(crowd cheering)

Let's wish them the best of luck at The Nationals!

(cheering)

(soft music)

- Kayley?

(knocking)

Kayley?

(soft music)

(indistinct video playing on phone)

- Oh, hey. - Hey.

- You're watching the game?

- Yeah. I, uh... I couldn't sleep.

- Why is that? Is someone on your mind?

I saw you talking to Jill.

- Yeah, Jill and I are not going to work out.

She wants to date Brett Matthews, the football star.

I haven't been that version of myself in a long time.

- So, it's something else...

Like feelings for Kayley, perhaps?

- It doesn't matter how I feel.

She just broke up with someone,

and I don't want to be her rebound.

And besides, I've only known her for five days.

- Five days or five minutes, you two are good for each other.

You're gonna be going home soon,

you're not gonna get another chance to tell her how you feel.

Don't...

Don't be like me.

It took me 30 years to ask Christie to dance.

Let's get some sleep. It's past midnight.

- Then I should probably wish you a Happy Christmas Eve.

- Mmm! My stars, yes! Happy Christmas Eve!

Look, I...

I know you'd rather be in New York with Jaden, but...

it's meant a lot to me to have you here for Christmas.

- It means a lot to me as well.

And I promise I will visit more often.

- Good, you can come back next Christmas and reprise your role as elf.

- You know what?

I might come during the summer time.

- Hey, you were a natural.

(chuckling)

(sighing)

- Wake up! Everybody, wake up!

Brett, Kayley! Get out of your beds!

- What's up? - Santa's been early!

- What?

- Look! I knew Santa would come through!

(Kayley): Uh, how did this happen?

(Eli): Our helpers moved it out of the shed

to make room for the festival stalls.

I must've forgot to tell them to put it back.

I'm so sorry if I spoiled your surprise.

- No, no. It's okay.

(Kayley): Yeah, look how happy she is.

- Oh! Santa's got a Christmas gift for you, Brett.

- Mom? - Daddy!

- Jaden!

How you doing?! - Good.

(laughing)

- Mom.

How did you guys get here?

- By plane, of course!

(laughing)

- I couldn't bear the thought of you being separated for Christmas.

And by some miracle, I found two seats on a last-minute flight.

- Best Christmas gift ever, thank you.

- And this must be Kayley!

- Oh! (laughing)

- I hope my son's been looking after you.

- Mom...

- Uh... He's been great.

- Go! - Okay.

- You're... a kangaroo? A frog!

(Dani laughing) Grasshopper!

You're... a beaver?

- Shark?

(Dani): Okay, time's up!

- A shark? - Mm-hmm.

- Very clearly, I am a rabbit!

(laughing)

- I can't believe you didn't get that.

(phone ringing)

- Hi, Kayley Cooper.

6:00 P.M. today? Um...

Can I have a moment to think it through? Thanks.

The airline can get us on a flight to New York

from Columbus today at 6:00 P.M.

Oh, not that you need it now.

- But... you can't leave now. It's Christmas Eve.

- Yeah, it wouldn't feel right.

- All the arrangements for your event are in place. Stay. Have fun.

- What do you think I should do?

- I think you should do what's best for you.

- Hi.

I'll take the flight.

But I-I only need one ticket now.

Thank you.

I'm touched that you guys want me to stay,

but I should do the right thing

and go and supervise my event.

If I stay, I'll just be worrying about it the whole time,

and that's not much fun for anyone.

I hope you understand. - Yeah.

- Of course we do.

- You've worked so hard for this.

- The fastest way to Columbus in the snow is by train.

We only get one a day, and it leaves in...

Oh, half an hour.

You better go pack your things.

- Okay.

(soft music)

- We're cutting it close, but we should just about make it.

- Okay.

- You should say your goodbyes.

- Thank you so much for having me.

- Oh, you're very welcome. Come back any time. Any time!

- And you... You let me know when you open that bakery, okay?

(chuckling)

- I'll be in the car. - Okay.

Bye.

- Call me when you get home?

- Yeah.

Let me know when you get home. - Yeah.

I, uh, was going to give you this tomorrow...

But...

- I love it. Thank you.

My grandma always used to say

that life will bring you to the right person

in the right place

at exactly the right time.

I guess sometimes life shows up in the form of a snowstorm.

(chuckling)

Do you know what I mean?

(Jenna): We need to hurry or you'll miss your train!

- You should probably go.

- Yeah.

Thank you for, uh...

For a crazy adventure. - Yeah.

(soft music)

(sighing)

Don't look at me like that.

She chose to leave.

- You never gave her a reason to stay.

(sighing)

- Oh, we made it!

Thanks for the ride

and for everything over the past few days.

- You're welcome.

Alright, now get going! - Alright.

(♪)

(sighing)

(Dani): Jaden, what's that?!

(gasps) - A Christmas tree!

- Whoa! - Whoa!

(phone ringing tone)

(sighing)

- Did you miss your train?

- No, I didn't get on it.

- Good, because there's something I need to tell you.

- Good,

'cause I'd like to hear what you have to say in person.

(sighing)

(laughing)

- I don't want you to leave.

- Why?

- Because you make me happy, nervous,

and frustrated all at once,

and I haven't felt that way about anyone

in a really long time.

And I'm going on a limb here,

but I'm guessing if you didn't get on that train,

it's because you feel the same way.

So, what do you say?

You wanna keep going on this crazy adventure with me?

- I want to say yes...

but I'm fully aware that your entire family

is staring at us right now.

(laughing)

- Kiss her already! (laughing)

(soft music)

- You know, if you're gonna be spending more time with my family...

you're gonna need to improve your snowman building skills.

You know what, right?

- Snowman? - I'm sorry. Snow woman.

- That's better.

- Uncle Brett, Kayley! Let's go look at the Christmas tree!

(chuckling)

(soft music)