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[car stalling]

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[car clattering]

[opening hood]

Looks like you need a tow.

Is that a pig?

Well, if it's a dog, then I need glasses.

I need a phone.

Where am I anyway?

Haven Falls.

Haven Falls?

Last time I checked.

[bells ringing]

[humming]

[humming]

You okay, fella?

Maybe.

Where's that church?

Can you take me there?

Well, I do fancy myself a modern woman,

but normally I date someone before a trip to the chapel.

You know, dinner, the movies,

maybe even a Christmas party or two.

I've got one week to write the jingle of the season.

You take me to that chapel,

I'll take you to the movies.

I promise.

Your friend have a name?

Come on, Penelope.

Penelope?

[Phones ringing, people chattering]

♪

Candy for breakfast?

It's Christmas.

Candy canes are allowed at any time of day.

Everybody knows that.

Do they or is it just your excuse to eat sweets 24/7?

For me theseare the best part about Christmas.

Oh, yeah, keeps you away from all the mushy, feel good parts.

Exactly.

I don't subscribe to the artificial sweetness,

but delicious Christmas sugar cookies?

Those are the facts I can support.

You ready for the meeting?

Got your holiday pitch?

I do. Yeah, it's great.

It's, uh-- it's really newsworthy.

Do you think Dennis will agree?

Absolutely. Dennis is going to love it.

Right after I convince him to.

Man: Come on, everyone. Meeting's about to begin.

Alright. Shall we?

Man: Jen, you're up.

Holiday hot yoga, it's a growing trend.

Studies show it eliminates toxins

and burns extra calories.

It's perfect for people who overindulge at Christmas.

Great! Let's make that a priority.

Next up, Alli Blakeman.

What do you have for us in travel and entertainment?

Well, a bit of a pivot, actually.

I have come across a study, an exciting study

that will blow your mind.

Scientists have made incredible medical advancements using

ultra violet light.

Do they these lights in a new Christmas movie?

Well, no, but--

Are they offering them at the world's most charming

Christmas destination?

Uh... No. No, they are not.

Mm.

Alright team.

Consider Christmas officially kicked off.

Meeting adjourned.

Alli, hang back.

Don't worry. It's Christmas. He'll be nice.

Alli, you're a great writer.

That's why I hired you in travel and entertainment.

And I'm so grateful to write for

a big platform like The Sentinel,

but, Dennis, the news team is where I belong.

The news team wins Pulitzers.

That is my dream.

I want to make a difference in the world.

You have loyal readers.

Your work makes a difference to them.

Of course.

Of course, Dennis.

Okay. I'll tell you what.

I have a story I need covered.

You do a good job,

and I'll consider you for transfer to the news division.

Really?!

Oh, my God. Dennis, I could--

I won't, because it's inappropriate,

but thank you!

What's the story?

Well, this year marks the 65th anniversary of the movie

Christmas With You.

Okay.

It was filmed in White Falls, New York.

They even premiered it at a local theater.

I want you to go up there and write a piece.

Okay. On an old movie?

It's still a holiday classic.

You do know it, right?

Of course.

You can't escape that song, it's everywhere.

Personally, I think it's a bit over-played.

It's my wife's favorite.

I see.

Well then, consider it an honor to report on it.

Dennis, this going to is be

the best article I've ever written,

and you will see that I belong on the news team.

I said I'd consider it.

That's good enough for me.

[chuckling]

[exhaling]

What happened? What'd he say?

Dennis gave me an assignment,

covering the holiday classic Christmas With You.

Shouldn't you be stress eating fruit cake?

That's everything you want to avoid.

Well, we made a deal.

Dennis is giving me a shot at the news,

if I write an incredible Christmas With You article.

[gasping] That's great!

Yeah, yeah.

See, he wants me to go up to White Falls.

You know, where they shot the movie.

Where's that?

it's like an hour north,

but I don't want a movie set, I want a story.

One that'll really show Dennis my potential.

You should interview Walter Andrews.

I heard he lives at a fancy hotel in the Hamptons.

Really?

Everyone loves a where are they now story.

Okay. Uh-huh.

Good old Walter still has a publicist.

That's actors. They never miss an opportunity

to bask in the limelight.

[phones ringing, people chattering]

Hi, this Alli Blakeman from The Sentinel.

Yes, I was hoping to get an interview with

Walter Andrews regarding the 65th anniversary of

""Christmas with You."

Well, it would be a feel good piece honoring both the song

and the movie, and--

I see. Well, thank you for your time.

So, you're not packing your bags for the Hamptons?

Apparently Walter hates the press

and wouldn't speak to me even if Santa asked him to.

Sounds like you can't escape White Falls.

Small towns are fun at Christmas.

- [groaning] - [chuckling]

♪

Excuse me.

I'm looking for the White Falls Inn.

Could you point me in the right direction?

Oh, here for the holidays?

No, work actually.

Oh. Well, you just hang a right,

keep walking past the church over the bridge

and then take a left on Main Street.

It is on your left.

Okay. Thanks.

What kind of work? If you don't mind me asking.

Well, I'm writing a story on Christmas With You.

Yeah, I read online that there's a tour of the locations

where the movie was shot.

This is White Falls right?

Oh, yes, yes, the movie was filmed here ages ago.

I can't remember when they last did tours.

Oh.

But you could check out the Westdale theater.

That's where the movie premiered.

I think they have some memorabilia.

The owners are big fans.

The Westdale?

It's just down from the inn on the right.

You cannot miss it.

Okay. Thanks.

♪

Uh.

Excuse me.

- Excuse me? - Oh!

I'm so sorry.

In my defense, you did startle a man on top of a ladder.

Well, here's your A.

Okay. Thank you.

And...

My E and my S.

Here, E and your S.

Brad Westdale. Welcome to our theater.

First showing's at 2:00pm.

Alli Blakeman. but I'm not here to see a movie.

I work for The Sentinel and am writing an article

on Christmas With You.

Well, you're in the right place.

It premiered at this theater 65 years ago.

Great, do you mind if I take a tour?

Sure. As long as this is not one of those hit pieces.

"25 Reasons Why Old Movies Are Only For Boomers,"

"How Old Hollywood Promotes Flat Earth Theory."

[laughing] Not at all.

I'm just here for the facts, unless you've have evidence

about flat earth, in which case I'm sorry but the world

needs to know.

Come on.

♪

[sniffing] Ooh, do I smell kettle corn?

Even better.

This is Santa's popcorn.

A Westdale classic.

Instead of butter we drizzle marshmallow

and then add in some Christmas candies.

Kids love it.

Marshmallow on popcorn?

Yeah! My great grandfather was from France,

and apparently that's where marshmallow are from.

My grandma had it on everything as a kid.

Mm.

Mm!

Who would have thunk it?

I would come here every day just for this.

Let's see. Okay.

Uh, great.

Come on.

Who's uncle Brad's new friend?

She's a very pretty friend.

Alli, let me introduce you to the theater's official

decorating team.

[laughing]

This is my grandma, Margaret, my sister, Tracy,

and my niece, our little star, Chloe.

Ah, very nice to meet you.

You, too.

Alli is writing an article for The Sentinel

on the Christmas With You anniversary.

That's my favorite movie.

So the whole family works here?

Oh. Yes, dear, but Brad does all the heavy lifting.

- Ah. - It's true.

Always has to.

When he was a kid, remember?

We could not get him to come home.

I'm right here. You don't have to talk about me

in the third person.

He took his first steps right over there.

Practically ran into the theater itself.

That's right.

Oh, Gran, do you remember when he got fell

into the candy case?

Right in there, Alli.

Alright now. Alli is here for Hollywood history, not mine.

Yes, although I do enjoy seeing you sweat a bit,

I'm here for the facts about Christmas With You.

Ask anything.

It's our favorite part of Christmas.

Come on, let me show you behind the curtain.

There's no Oz. Just me.

It's nice to meet you guys.

- You, too. - Bye-bye.

The projector room.

Where man and machine do a highly choreographed dance.

Sounds like a sci-fi movie.

Well, the projectionist has to make sure the reel changes

are done at exactly the precise time

otherwise the illusion is broken.

And to think all these little still frames

can hold so much power.

Yeah, it's a movie.

It's a time machine.

Movies can take you anywhere, you just gotta let 'em.

To Casablanca or the Titanic

or maybe just singing a song in the rain.

Clear fan of the classics, huh?

Mm-hm.

They were glamorous, but don't you think movies

were far-fetched back then?

Unrealistic versions of life?

And Star Wars is a documentary?

Touché.

But people don't break out into a song and dance

under street lamps. That would be weird.

Not when you're telling the girl of your dreams

that she's your Christmas Star, you know?

Shining her light on love.

Speaking of which.

That scene was filmed right outside our theater.

Okay, that was a sweet moment in Christmas With You.

Sweet?

It was iconic.

I'm looking for a story not a scene.

The movie is the story.

Okay, I've been in rooms with people from

all different walks of life and they all find

common ground with this movie.

That's powerful.

Well, Christmas is the most popular holiday.

True, but the movies bring it to another level, right?

Like anything is possible at Christmas.

You make it sound so easy.

Maybe it is.

Picture this, the lights are dimming,

signaling the show is starting.

You take your popcorn and make your way

down to the theater.

Well, I do like the popcorn.

♪

After you.

It's such a charming theater.

It's more than just a theater.

It's a a tele-porter.

Here. Take a seat. Let me-- Let me paint a picture for you.

Alright you have my attention.

Okay, so, when the lights lower

and the screen flickers with images,

everyone in this room takes off on a journey.

We follow a hero or heroine as they

tackle a life changing event, fall in love,

and in the end this entire theater believes

that happy endings do exist.

And then the lights go up

and everyone is back to reality.

Sure, but with a renewed sense that magic is possible.

Like a kid on Christmas morning.

I don't know if they have that much power.

I mean, they're just movies.

They don't have to be.

And you think everyone walks out of here with that same feeling?

Yeah! I mean, Christmas and the movies,

both deliver happy endings.

And what's your happy ending?

For White Falls to reclaim its place in cinematic history.

Mm-hm.

My grandma used to tell a story about how the whole town used to

go out celebrating the movie and Christmas.

There was so much holiday pride.

Over the years all that just disappeared.

Well, people still watch the movie.

I mean, it's always on TV.

It's not the same.

I've wanted to throw a big screening like this

for a while now

So, when the studio restored it, I jumped at the chance.

So, all of this is for White Falls?

Well, and my grandma.

It's her favorite movie.

Always reminds her of the importance of love.

Can I use that for my story?

Sure. Yeah.

You know, a good article in The Sentinel might just be

the Christmas miracle we need.

And who knows, if you come, maybe by the end of the night

you'll be shouting from the rooftops like in

Christmas With You.

No, no, no. See, that is something you will definitely

only see in the movies.

I don't know.

This is a room with a few stories.

Hah.

Hm.

Wow.

They don't make dresses like that anymore.

No, they do not.

Did you collect all this?

My grandparents started it, but I've kept up the tradition.

I love this. May I?

Yeah, go ahead.

Very old Hollywood.

Have you ever thought about branching out?

You know, beyond White Falls.

Well, I did get an offer from

the Film Archival Institute in D.C.

Oh.

But I don't know if I'm a big city guy.

It just feels so cold.

It's no colder than White Falls.

Not like that.

I mean, you see all these people together,

but do they really know each other?

[laughing] Well, that would be impossible.

Oh, you know, walking down the street

and knowing your neighbors is nice, though.

Christmas is about togetherness.

Walter Andrews, so handsome.

Do you have any stories about him?

Well, my grandma was actually the one who convinced him

to have the movie premiere here.

- Really? - Yeah.

She worked as the ticket taker at the time

and one day she asked him.

Now you tell me.

Well, she's modest about it,

but the town was so thrilled at the notoriety

that they gifted the theater to my grandparents afterwards.

No wonder it's your grandmother's favorite movie.

How did your grandfather feel about her chatting up

Hollywood's most notorious ladies' man?

I don't think he worried.

They knew they were soul mates the moment they met.

Ah, that's romantic.

Their love story was the real deal.

Even better than the movies.

Coming from you, that says a lot.

Is this the original?

Because it looks handwritten.

Yeah, it is.

The was actually supposed to just be a generic studio tune,

but Walter Andrews wrote this while filming in White Falls

one day, and insisted that it be in the movie.

Huh. Would you mind if I took a photo?

Go ahead.

You can...if you want me to--

- [both gaping] - [glass shattering]

Oh, I'm so sorry.

It's okay. It's fine.

[groaning]

What's this?

I don't know.

"My Dearest D, I wrote this song for you.

Run away with me.

I'll give it all up for you.

Let's spend the rest of our Christmases together.

I love you. W.A."

W.A. is obviously Walter Andrews, but who is D?

I don't know.

Maybe somebody that worked on the film with him?

What do you think?

I think this is serendipity.

Everyone loves an origin story.

Imagine who inspired one of the most famous

Christmas songs of all time?

And as far as I know, Walter Andrews never married

after he filmed this movie.

I mean, the three previous divorces probably destroyed

his faith in marriage.

Or "D" is a little heartbreaker

and he never felt he could fall in love again.

This is a good story waiting to be told.

This has been here for as long as I can remember.

Maybe my grandma would know.

Here. Come on.

Thank you.

Do you know what you want?

Yes.

What do you want? Is it a secret?

No. I want a toy drum with a remote

and a model airplane.

Oh, my gosh. That's fantastic.

- What a good choice. - Hey, Grandma, wait up.

The sheet music from Christmas With You,

we found a dedication on the back.

We found a love letter, actually.

Have you ever seen it?

I've no idea.

Walter was friendly with many ladies.

Okay, is there anybody with the name D that you remember?

So many people worked on that movie,

It's hard to tell.

It is a lovely note.

[groaning] Yeah.

How romantic to have Hollywood's biggest star

write a song for you?

That's every girl's dream.

Well, maybe some, but right now it's this

this girl's dream to meet Santa.

[giggling]

If you have any luck, let me know. Bye.

Bye.

- [laughing] - I have to find out right?

I mean this song is a holiday treasure.

I don't even know what Christmas is like without it.

I'm going to hit the town tomorrow

and start questioning possible witnesses.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Maybe a softer approach?

This isn't Law and Order.

No, but I am solving a mystery.

Yeah, but this story affects more than just you.

Let me help.

Alright.

I guess I could use an expert.

I have some work to do at my hotel.

Could I meet you here tomorrow morning?

It's a date.

As in date and time.

Totally professional of course.

Of course.

I will be here.

Okay.

Dennis: Hey, Alli, how's the story coming?

Good! Great! Um...

I came across something exciting.

This isn't one of your pivots is it?

Yes, but a Christmas one.

Better be. Shoot.

Okay. So, I was researching in White Falls today

and I came across an original music sheet from the theme song

for Christmas With You.

Okay, and?

There was a handwritten love letter from Walter Andrews

on the back. Turns out he wrote the song for someone.

A real someone.

The letter implied that he was willing to

give up anything for his lady love.

Really? And who is she?

Well, that's the mystery.

All we know is that her name starts with the letter "D."

You are tenacious.

Okay, you got two weeks.

Make it count. We publish Christmas Eve.

I will. Thank you, Dennis.

Yes!

♪

You've been busy.

Thought I'd get a head start.

None of the articles mention anyone with a name

starting with D.

Maybe it was his co-star Lana Murdock

and he called her "doll?"

No, that's doubtful. I researched Lana.

She was pregnant during filming,

and her husband was with her on location.

And you couldn't find the cast and crew listed online?

No dancer #3 named Doris?

Well, unfortunately, it wasn't that detailed.

The only D names listed were in post-production or accounting.

Hopefully we'll get some information from the locals.

Where should we start?

Right here.

Thank you.

You got it.

You know, his is where Jack and Betsy fell in love.

Jack and Betsy, huh?

The lead characters from the movie.

Right, sorry I got distracted by all these sweets.

Hello, Brad.

Hi, Mrs. Caldwell.

Now, what can I help you with today?

We're interested in any memories you may have of

Christmas With You.

Oh, you've come to pick my brain, huh?

Yes, ma'am.

Is this about the screening?

Yes and no.

Hi, my name's Alli Blakeman,

I'm a reporter from The Sentinel.

I'm actually writing an article on the movie.

How would you feel about answering a few questions?

- Oh, sure. - Great.

Do you remember any of the cast and crew from the film?

Everyone knew the stars Walter Andrews and Lana Murdock.

She was gorgeous and he was so personable

that sometimes it was hard to believe he was such a big star.

[chuckling]

And do you recall anyone with the name starting with "D"

that was close to Mr. Andrews?

Mm, no. I mean, there was always so many people around him,

and I just remember watching the filming,

and he was magical. They were magical.

And, oh, that song gets me every time.

♪ All in time, we'll see what's meant to be ♪

I mean how could a big city ad man

and a farm girl rewrite destiny like that?

That is a good question.

Now, Mrs. Caldwell.

Mm-hm.

Try and think back.

Is there anyone in particular you remember hanging around him?

Maybe a romantic interest?

Uhh...

I'm not sure.

Maybe.

Mrs. Caldwell, do you still offer

the gingerbread house building?

Like the one from the movie?

I do.

I'll bring one right out.

Amazing. Thank you.

Do we really have time for this?

Dial back on the interrogation.

Familiar settings trigger memories.

She'll start talking.

Walter Andrews decorated at least

five of these during the shoot.

He would always give me candy when my mom wasn't looking.

[laughing]

Seem like he was a nice guy.

Oh, yeah, he bought the entire crew Christmas cookies.

My parents were thrilled.

He gave us a lot of orders.

Always cookies?

Mostly, but during the premiere he had a cake made.

It was red velvet with green and white frosting.

He special ordered it and was very secretive about it.

I think it was a surprise for someone.

Did you deliver it?

No. He came and he picked it up himself.

I remember it was after the store closed

and I was there with Dad.

My mother kept excellent records.

I'm going to check and see what I can find in the back.

Awesome. Thank you.

- Wow. - Hey.

Go ahead, say I told ya so.

Well, we don't have a name just yet.

Once she comes back, we should get going.

Why? We're having fun.

Hey, hey! You're eating the last of our roof.

Oh, well. I've always been more of a minimalist.

So, where did you get the sweet tooth?

Mom or dad?

Mm, I think they were probably the cause.

Oh, yeah?

yeah, my-- my parents divorced when I was younger.

Is that why you're not a Christmas fanatic?

You know, Christmas for me, it was always more about

separation than togetherness.

I guess not really knowing where you belong

sort of sours the festivities. [chuckling]

But don't worry, I'm fine. I'm good.

You know, I found my place in journalism.

That's what matters to me.

Facts over feelings.

Less disappointment that way.

What about escapism?

Mm. You can't outrun the truth.

Why try?

Maybe not, but it's nice to

take a break every now and then.

♪

Alright, so, before you go, there's nothing on the cake,

but I found something from the movie that has

a lot of names on it.

I think that it was from the day that they shot here.

Maybe it'll help?

It's a call sheet. Yes!

Oh, great. Well, then, you can use it,

- but bring it back. - I'll take this.

Please be careful.

We will guard this with our lives, Mrs. Caldwell.

- Thank you. - Okay. Alright now.

Thank you.

Okay, research and coffee? What do you say?

Yes, with a fine-toothed comb.

There are three D names on the call sheet.

Debbie, Dolores, Diana.

One of them has to be our lady.

It's a sign!

What?

The street lamp. It just turned on.

Yes, because it is dusk.

How is that a sign?

Oh, come on, you know.

This is where the iconic scene from

Christmas With You takes place.

This is the streetlight.

Huh.

Picture it.

Jack has just fallen in love with Betsy.

She inspires him to write his greatest love song

and he sings it to her right here under this street lamp.

His Christmas gift to her.

Now, Jack has a fiancé back in New York,

but Betsy gives him life, you know?

Makes him believe in love again.

He belts his heart out to her, they dance in the street.

Betsy tells him that she never knew her heart could sing.

And he can't help himself, he kisses her.

And this is right before he goes back to his fiancé in the city.

Well, he's obligated to go back because of the holiday

variety show, but we all know he belongs with Betsy.

That's the drama.

And the street lamp?

It's a metaphor for the Christmas star

bringing them together.

That's a stretch.

It sets up their romance, right?

So, when he calls out to her from the rooftop,

you believe it.

In the freezing cold like a crazy person.

Crazy in love at Christmas.

[laughing]

Alright, in the spirit of Christmas,

I'll take it as a sign.

And I'll also take that.

Uh, why don't I send you a picture?

You really should trust me.

Okay. I'll meet you here tomorrow morning?

Sounds like a plan.

Okay. Send me a pic.

[sighing]

♪

Debbie the make-up artist lives between here and the city.

I've scheduled a meeting for today.

Dolores, the dancer, unfortunately passed away,

but I'm emailing you her son's contact info.

Okay. So, that leaves Diana Parker,

the assistant location manager.

She might still be a local.

Maybe a different last name?

I'm so glad you're writing this.

It's such an inspiring love story.

Between a big city ad man and farmer's daughter?

I mean, do you know how unrealistic that is?

That's what's great about it.

The universe wanted them together.

I mean, what are the odds of his car breaking down

just as she's walking her pig across the street?

It's a movie.

Well, it's inspiring.

I need to surrender my love life to Christmas,

because the dating apps are failing me.

I've put in all my info, right down to my favorite soap,

and the best thing they can match me with is Jimmy,

a part-time DJ living with his mother.

Ooh. Yikes.

How romantic would it be to just take one look at someone

and everything changes for the better?

And your heart sings from the rooftops.

Yes! That's what I want.

My heart to sing.

That is movie love.

They roll credits right before the divorce.

Everyone deserves romance.

Like Walter Andrews.

My life would be so much easier if I could just

talk to that man.

Alright. I have to run.

I'm meeting Brad, just text me if you get any info, okay?

Oh, yeah? Brad? I googled him.

Why?

Because you haven't been on a date since you started here.

It's not like that.

He's really cute.

Give in to romance.

Bye, Jen.

♪

Brad: I can't believe she's still doing make up.

It's for her granddaughter's ballet recital, the Nutcracker.

I think it's sweet.

There you go.

Have a seat.

Thank you.

They're cute.

Cute but exhausting. [laughing]

Okay. Lay it on me, Doll.

You said on the phone, you're writing a story

on Christmas With You?

Yes, and thank you so much for obliging.

My pleasure.

That was a special time in my life.

Did you know Walter well?

That was our only movie together.

It was actually my first.

I was a nervous Nelly.

He was so handsome.

Some stars, they need lots of makeup.

Not Walter.

He was a walking streak of sex appeal.

And charming, gosh, that man could

outshine a Christmas tree.

All the girls adored him.

All the men wanted to be him.

He was special.

So, you two were close?

You do tend to get to know someone when you powder

their nose a hundred times a day.

How close exactly?

Oh, I wasn't one of the Walter girls

if that's what you're asking. [laughing]

I would have been.

Mm. Happily.

[chuckling]

Unfortunately, someone else caught his eye.

He was always sneaking off from set.

I had to cover for him a few times.

And who was it?

Walter was very private.

I can't say I blame him.

The gossip rags were always lurking for stories.

Fame can be a double edged sword.

That's the truth.

Whoever he was seeing was special.

He had love dancing in his eyes.

When Walter sang that song under the street lamp,

ah, we all fell in love.

♪

Tracy: I found those in the attic,

and I asked Grandma if Walter Andrews ever came back

to town after the premiere.

She said no, not to her knowledge.

Maybe D took him up on his offer and followed him to Hollywood.

Well, he never married again.

You'd think he would have if she did.

It's true, and he didn't give up his career.

I think she broke his heart.

He wrote the song because he loved this woman

and was coming back to her at all costs.

That's also the plot of the movie.

Walter's note on the back tells me

it was more than just a plot convenience.

Uncle Brad, come make the Christmas colors.

- I would love to. - [phone vibrating]

Uh, it's Dolores's son. I'm going to...

Great, yeah. Go ahead. Go ahead.

Lead the way, oh princess. Let's go.

Yes, hello. Thank you for calling me back.

Okay, okay, okay, okay. Here we go.

Right in the centre, right?

Oh, I see. Yes. I understand.

And now say the magic wish.

Icicle, Icicle, on a Christmas night,

grant me my wish and show me your light.

Woo! You did it! Wow, look at that.

[laughing]

Whoa!

I'm dizzy, how about you?

- [laughing] - Okay, Chloe. Time to go.

Oh, hey, go get your mama.

Bye. [sighing]

Hey, any-- Any luck with Dolores' son?

Well, his parents met on the movie.

They were both dancers.

Walter Andrews actually sent them a wedding present.

So, I'm knocking Dolores off the list.

Cheer up, we still have Diana.

Well, we don't have her contact information.

She emailed me back.

We can see her tomorrow.

That's great.

By the way, that little light show you did with Chloe,

that was really sweet.

It's magical for a kid.

If only adults didn't know better, huh?

They don't have to.

You just gotta believe.

[scoffing]

There's something I want to show you on the way back.

This is even better than the light show.

Come on.

♪

So, right here is where they built the snowman

in Christmas With You.

No way. That was in a field.

No, they put a matte painting over this wall.

More tricks to make you believe.

One person's trick is another's reality.

And magic is where you make it.

You, know, whether it's turning a chandelier into a light show

or the side of a theatre into a winter wonderland.

That's why movies are so important,

they bring dreams to life

and to the faithful in those seats,

lives to dreams.

When did you stop dreaming?

I dream.

I have work ones all the time.

or I'm still in school

and I forget to hand in a paper.

I mean in your life.

Says the man who spends all his time in a dark theater?

Hey, I'm the guy standing in the snow

who sees a farmer's field. Who are you?

The girl standing with him starting to lose feeling in her

toes while seeing her article dissolve

like ice in the sun.

See, no one that poetic could write a bad article.

[laughing]

What's it like to be faith personified?

As I've said, I just believe in happy endings.

And Christmas always delivers.

Ooh, yes please.

Hold on, hold on. Not yet.

Remember the scene where Jack and Betsy both dropped their

candy canes and then it formed a heart?

Yeah.

Okay, well, they borrowed that tradition from White Falls,

and if two people drop their candy canes

and it forms a heart,

whatever they wish will come true.

Okay, come on, they obviously placed them in the snow

for the movie.

Come on, you first.

We have wishes that we need to come true.

- Okay. - Close your eyes. Ready?

Count to three. One, two, three.

Drop.

Okay.

Now you?

- Yeah, yeah, yeah. - Okay.

One, two, three. Drop.

Oh! What?!

Come on, you've done this before.

This is a rigged game, isn't it?

Never and no. It's magic.

And now our dreams will come true.

[laughing]

Well, thanks for trying to cheer me up,

but I should get back to the inn.

Um, Alli, tomorrow,

do you want to go to the White Falls

Christmas tree lighting?

No work.

Yeah.

Yeah, that would be fun. Okay.

Okay.

Goodnight.

Great. See you then.

Hey, you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Your Christmas spirit seems a little muted.

The tree lighting used to be packed with locals and tourists.

I miss that.

It's still a fun event.

It's all how you look at it right?

I see a VIP Tree Lighting.

Exclusive.

There's still Christmas spirit here.

I mean, those sweaters there.

That took a lot of imagination.

Yeah, you're right.

Hey, you want a movie fun fact?

Can I use it for my story?

Maybe. You know the scene where Jack buys the candy cane?

Mm-hm.

It was actually filmed at the Hardware Store.

Oh. Was it a candy shop once upon a time?

Another movie magic trick.

Tourists used to come and look for the candy store,

never realizing it was just created by a set designer.

Hm. Well, I guess you can transform anything if you have

the right imagination.

Or anyone.

[phone pinging]

Come on. You said no work tonight.

Well, I may have scheduled to meet Diana here.

She's a local. It's convenient.

Come on, guys, the Christmas tree is about to sparkle.

Oh, then she's going to have to wait.

Come on, let's enjoy White Falls together.

Three, two, one!

Sparkle!

[cheering, applauding]

Let me get a photo of you guys.

All the Westdale's, get in there.

- Yeah, thank you! - That's nice.

Oh, wait. You need to be in it, too.

- No, no, no, no. It's fine. - Alli, come on.

Yes, come on.

Hey, Joyce. Do you mind taking a photo for us?

My pleasure!

- Alli Blakeman. - Thank you.

Nice to see you again.

I see you found the Westdales.

I did.

Okay, everyone say Christmas!

All: Christmas!

Pretty as a Christmas card.

Thank you.

You all have a fun night.

[phone vibrating]

Oh! It's Diana.

I know it's killing you. Go on.

Hi. Diana.

Diana! Hi.

- Hi. - Nice to meet you in person.

Nice to meet you, too. Merry Christmas.

Please, sit.

Thanks. Merry Christmas to you.

I'm so glad you're a local.

Oh, yes, born and raised.

So, you're writing an article on Christmas With You.

How's it going?

Some roadblocks,

but hopefully that'll change soon.

So, you were location manager.

Did you ever meet Walter Andrews?

I never got the chance.

I wish I did.

I'm actually looking for who inspired the song.

I know Walter wrote it while he was in town.

My cousin was his driver.

I got an inside scoop on all things Walter.

Apparently, he would take long walks at night.

He would write best then.

Did your cousin ever mention driving

Walter and a girlfriend?

No. No, Walter was a private man

with a public life,

a life that could give him everything he wanted.

Everything except the one thing he yearned for.

Which was?

To be like everybody else.

No flashbulbs,

no fancy parties,

just the simple life.

To disappear really.

The studio and the fame,

it was like a cage.

Like some sort of colorful

bird in a gilded cage.

It was tragic really.

So, he never mentioned anything about a special someone

from White Falls to your cousin.

Well, no, but it's funny now

that you mention it.

When my cousin drove him back to the city,

he asked Walter if he'd signed his name in cement,

ya know, like in Hollywood.

Walter told him no,

but he did in White Falls,

where he left his heart.

He never elaborated.

We just assumed he loved the city.

Can I speak to your cousin?

Sadly, he passed.

We tried to find where Walter may have signed his name,

but never did.

Thank you, Diana.

You may have saved my story.

Brad: So, how is this a clue again?

Walter signed his name in cement in White Falls.

Like they do at Grauman's Chinese theater.

What if it was with D?

In a place special to them?

You're right, that is a long shot.

He wrote the song in White Falls.

What if there's a clue in the lyrics?

Alli, you're doing some mental gymnastics.

Just hear me out. Hear me out.

[snapping fingers] There's that one line.

"White silent night,

staring at the glowing lights."

Walter liked to take walks at night.

Is there a place where you can look out to glowing lights?

The town wasn't built up back then,

so the list would be short.

Have we decided?

Do you have the Christmas With You special?

The diner used to have a special.

Charbroiled Christmas with You burgers.

We have burgers.

We'll take two.

Thank you.

She's maybe 20. Don't take it personally.

Unfortunately that is quick becoming the norm in town.

Even at Christmas, its hard to watch.

Maybe it's a sign I should take that job in D.C.

I can't imagine White Falls without you.

I can't.

Well, you haven't been here that long.

[chuckling]

I want White Falls to remember how special it is

to be invited into millions of peoples' homes every Christmas.

We used to celebrate that honour.

If I can help bring back that memory,

at least I can leave happy.

Enough about me.

How did you end up at The Sentinel?

I took a job in travel and entertainment

just to get my foot in the door.

Ever since, I've been trying to convince my editor

that I can be a real journalist.

Report real news.

This isn't real to you?

No, I--

Okay, at first, I thought it was just

going to be some Christmas escapism.

Instead it's a very

real story of love

and maybe heartbreak.

Doesn't get more real than that.

Hopefully it gets me on the news team.

People like you never fail because they never give up.

I just hope your boss can see your ambition.

Yeah. Me, too.

Hey, Dennis.

Hey kid, I'm checking in on you.

We're a week away from Christmas Eve.

Have you found our mystery lady?

Not yet, but I'm working on it.

What happened to your leads?

They're still leading me.

Sort of.

Yes or no, will you have a story ready by Christmas Eve?

Absolutely. I won't let you down.

Please don't.

I've had marketing teasing the story all week.

Call me.

Um, yeah Christmas With You

was filmed all over White Falls.

So, I'm sure if you drive in any direction,

you're going to end up seeing somewhere where you can see--

Actually, this hardware store is where

Jack bought the candy canes.

They redressed it for the movie.

Oh, thanks.

Bye.

Sorry, just wanted to help.

No, thank you. Alli. I didn't even know that.

I feel kind of famous now.

How did you know my name?

Small town.

You make it your business to know folks.

That's how we look out for each other.

Oh.

Hey.

Hey. Good morning.

I thought I heard you come in.

I did some research and I think I know the spot.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Oh, wow!

This is what waking up on Christmas morning feels like.

I wish I had a Christmas tree my room.

This room always books up at Christmas.

I'm honestly surprised we were able to get in here.

Well, maybe I should upgrade.

Walter stayed here during filming and for the premiere.

At the time the hotel was the tallest building in town.

Wait until you see this view.

- Alright. - Wow.

That is definitely a romantic view.

I bet at night you could see all of the glowing lights.

Apparently the balcony was the last addition to the suite.

The manager's grandfather would tell the story that the cement

wasn't even dry the morning Walter Andrews checked in.

So, I don't know. Maybe it's a long shot,

but do you think he could have written his name

down here somewhere?

Pretty easy place to woo a lady, huh?

Men knew how to talk to ladies back then.

I think the internet ruined romance.

Me, I'm old school.

I believe in looking in a person's eyes

and knowing instantly that they are special.

Like, my grandparents had that.

My grandfather took my grandma on one date

before he deployed.

And she wrote letters to him every day.

and actually waited for him to return.

Wow, I mean, that feels like a movie.

Nah. Real life.

Like my grandmother says,

you can't run from your soul mate.

Well, I'm done.

Gosh. I need a plan B.

Why don't you come back with me to the theater?

I'll get you some popcorn.

Oh, twist my arm.

I wonder if D came to the premiere.

Do you think she knows the song was written about her?

It's too bad we can't just call Walter and ask.

[sighing] I tried.

He won't speak to anyone from the press.

I heard he's a bit of a recluse.

Imagine being the most famous man in America

to just making yourself invisible.

Hm. All stars burn out eventually, right?

Some things last forever.

I love this tree.

So beautiful.

Reminds me of your grandfather.

We used to go walking down Christmas Tree Lane.

What's Christmas Tree Lane?

It was in Christmas With You.

They borrowed it.

For years it was a tradition in White Falls.

They would set up a display of Christmas trees

in front of the theater.

The lights were so beautiful.

At night they just glowed.

You could smell them from right on the roof.

The roof? From the roof?

Thank you. Love you.

- Is it? - Up, up, up. This way.

Come on, come on.

This has to be it right? At night you could see

the glowing lights on Main Street.

Brad! Check this out.

Looks like we have our second Christmas miracle.

Her name is Daisy.

Amazing.

[chuckling]

Any luck with Daisy?

Jen: I spoke to my friends at SAG and the Academy,

and nobody named Daisy worked on the film.

It's like every time I take a step forward I hit a wall.

We live in the age of information,

somebody has to know something.

Let's put the word out on social media.

Full court press.

I'll use my account. Can you get The Sentinel

to upload on their pages?

Yeah, I'll call tech right away.

Are you going to just wait for a response?

No. I'm gonna hit the pavement.

It's weird. I've only been here a week

and it feels like I know these people.

It's nice.

I'm liking this new you.

You're turning into the farmer's daughter of White Falls.

[laughing] You're crazy.

Wish me luck.

Good luck.

The Walter Andrews bought his candy canes

right at this very counter.

Ah. Thanks.

Hey, Alli.

Your little Christmas fun fact has really boosted business.

I even giving out candy canes with every purchase.

For you.

Thank you, Stan. I'm happy to help.

Hey, you don't happen to know a Daisy's in town, do you?

She's probably be around her 70's or 80's.

Can't say that I do.

You know, I tried to check the city registrar's office,

but they're closed because of holiday hours. So, I'm just--

My mom works there.

Let me make a call. She can help you out.

- Really? - Yeah.

That would be amazing.

Stan, thank you.

- Of course. - Okay.

[sighing]

Stan's Mom: Okay. Here are the years...

yeah, that you requested.

Oh, thank you.

Stan told me that you're doing a story on Christmas With You.

Yeah, the movie, but more importantly,

the person who inspired the song.

Oh, lucky girl whoever she was.

Oh, Walter Andrews, he makes my heart sing.

Man, I cry every time I hear that song.

Just knowing that

Jack has to leave after finding the love of his life.

[laughing]

Good thing he comes back in the end.

He does.

And, you know, when he calls out to Betsy from the rooftop.

Oh, that's when you know it is love.

That's what Christmas is all about.

Okay, uh...

Good luck and let me know if there's anything you need.

- Thank you. - Okay.

♪

[sighing]

♪

Elaine?

- Elaine! - Yup?

I found a transfer of deed from Walter Andrews

to Margaret Osborne.

Oh, yeah, well, Margaret Westdale now.

I thought that the city gifted the Westdales' the theatre

after the premiere,

but this date is November 1955.

The movie didn't come out until December.

No. The city never owned the theater.

It was always under private ownership.

Here, um...

Let me show you.

Here are

pictures from the opening,

when they changed the name to the Westdale.

See?

Martin and Daisy Westdale

proudly open their new cinema.

Daisy?

No. That doesn't make sense.

Oh, well, Marguerite in French also means daisy.

It's probably how she got the nickname.

I'm sure she used that when she was growing up.

[sighing]

Hey, Jen. I found Daisy. It's urgent you call me back.

Is Brad here?

No, ma'am. He should be here soon, though.

Just feel free to enjoy the movie while you wait.

[film playing indistinctly]

Man #1: Did you say that was on the 28th?

Oh, I'm so sorry.

That's the night our favourite charity's

having their little fundraiser.

Man #2: Oh, what charity is that?

Man #1: The MTBTDS.

Man #2: MTBTDS?

Man #3: Money To Bury The Dead Sea.

Well, thank you, gentlemen. You have my card.

Man #1: Yeah, you want it back?

Man #2: No, I have plenty. Thank you.

I wonder who blew him up.

[audience laughing]

Hey, uh, Freddy.

Don't look now, but, uh,

my charm has been recognized.

Oh, I'll be very coy about it.

Nonchalant vibes.

- [Man #1 chuckling] - [phone vibrating]

Boy, she's a beauty, ain't she?

- Oh, boy. - [audience laughing]

Freddy: You see that ring around her finger?

She's got enough karats there to feed 2000 rabbits.

Hey.

Jen: You found her?

Yep.

Why aren't you more excited?

Daisy is Brad's grandmother.

The city didn't gift her the theater.

Walter Andrews did.

I thought her name was Margaret?

Daisy is a nickname.

It's French.

Brad clearly knows nothing about this.

I mean, he thinks his grandparents were soul mates,

and for good reason, they had a magical love story.

I mean, to think that Walter Andrews,

notorious playboy,

was willing to give up Hollywood for her. That's crazy.

I know!

I showed Margaret the note and she didn't say a word.

Obviously, she doesn't want her family to know about the affair.

Are you sure it was an affair?

I mean, she ended up with Brad's grandfather.

The man gifted her a theater and she accepted it.

That's not a friendly gesture.

Their names are in cement on the roof.

Wow, Daisy the little minx.

It's an incredible story, isn't it?

The internet would go wild.

Dennis will give me that spot on the news team for sure.

Then write it. You earned this.

But what about Brad?

This will destroy his family,

his faith, the theater.

Wow, so he's really special to you.

He is, but it's an incredible story,

and I just can't believe I cracked it.

I mean, the woman inspired one of the most famous

Christmas songs of all time.

She must want the world to know, right?

Of course she would.

You'll make her famous. Good work, kid.

Can't wait to read the story.

Jen: This is a private call.

Dennis: If you want privacy, don't use the conference room.

Alli, your instincts were right.

Everyone loves a Hollywood romance.

It's like the real time version of Christmas with You.

Big time star falls for small town girl.

Except they didn't end up together in the end.

Doesn't matter. We got one of the greatest love songs

of all time out of it.

We publish Christmas Eve. Good work, kid.

You just earned your spot on the news team.

Hey! Congratulations! You just made the news division.

Yeah, at what cost?

[sighing] I like this new Alli.

One that puts feelings over facts.

The fact is I'm feeling pretty awful no matter what I do.

You're not breaking up a marriage.

No...

But I may break a heart.

How did I not know that?

It was a childhood nickname from 65 years ago.

How could you have known?

She kept it a secret for a reason, Alli.

If you publish it's just going to be a scandal.

Brad, your grandmother chose your grandfather

over the biggest star in the world.

That's true love.

It's bigger than the movies. That's the story.

If the whole world reads about my grandmother's private life,

as if it's entertainment, on Christmas,

it'll devastate her and my family.

You're right. You're right.

I won't publish this story.

I'll do the movie justice without the scandal.

I'll find a way.

I hope so.

Hey.

There's always a way.

[typing]

[clicking pen]

Walter Andrews on TV: ♪ White silent night ♪

♪ Staring at the glowing lights ♪

♪ I know that look ♪

♪ Means you're uneasy ♪

♪ Could it be ♪

♪ Because soon I have to go ♪

♪ And the nights ♪

♪ Have grown so cold ♪

♪ You can speak your heart to me ♪

♪ Ask me any question ♪

Extra marshmallows for the sweet tooth.

Thanks for meeting me.

It is such a relief to see you in a good mood.

I could barely sleep last night.

I was worried I had ruined Christmas for you.

My grandmother left it in the past, I should too.

If "Christmas With You" is still her favourite movie,

there's no reason why I can't still love it too.

- Can I see? - Sure.

I had the printer do another run.

I want to make sure we have a full house.

Oh, and I got the red carpet.

And we're going to be playing the music

over the outdoor speakers.

I think you may restore

White Falls' Christmas spirit after all.

Not just me. We make a good team.

Whoa!

Merry Christmas. We are officially sold out.

Wow! I can't believe it! Tracy, this looks incredible.

Thank you.

And thank you for trusting me with it.

- I know it wasn't easy. - [chuckling]

You haven't even seen the best part!

Wait, wait, isn't that from the memorabilia room.

Maybe. Cue the music!

[romantic music pours from speakers]

- Perfect. - Thank you.

Oh, these are my poinsettias.

Ah, those are mine, thank you! Fellas!

After listening to that song for so many years,

just knowing now that it was inspired by my grandma

is surreal.

No matter how or why it was written,

it's brought joy to millions of people.

And that's special.

What about you? The news team?

You'll still make it without revealing Daisy, right?

[nervously] Yeah... yeah.

"Christmas With You" is the story.

It's a classic Christmas tradition.

My editor will see that.

You know, he, uh... he has to.

I really appreciate you making a sacrifice

on behalf of my family.

Thank you.

You going somewhere?

I promised Mrs. Caldwell

I'd help her put away some inventory.

But, uh, dinner later tonight?

Sounds good.

It's a date.

A real one this time.

[chuckling]

[phone vibrating]

- Hey, Dennis. - Alli.

We're two days from Christmas Eve.

What's the ETA on your story?

It's coming.

You're not pivoting, are you?

Alli: Well...

Dennis: We've been promoting your story all week.

People want to know the mystery woman behind the song.

Alli: I have plenty of material

to give you a heartwarming, Christmassy article

about the song, about the movie, about the town.

But the woman will remain a mystery.

Huh, you're kidding, right?

But Dennis, see, it's the mystery

that keeps the magic alive.

See, no one wants to go behind the curtain and see Oz.

You give me a whale of a story and you expect me

not to publish? I hate to do this,

but if you can't deliver, I'll find a writer who will.

No, you wouldn't. You can't.

Our entire readership has been waiting on this story.

Even my wife is counting down the days to find out.

It's complicated.

- There are feelings involved. - How?

It's an affair from 65 years ago!

Her husband is deceased!

Besides, it's facts, not feelings, that matter.

That's your philosophy, is it not?

If I don't have your story in 24 hours,

I'm giving it to another writer.

I'll figure it out.

I'm counting on you, kid.

[door latching]

Hi, Margaret.

Oh, hello, dear.

Everything okay?

I...

I know about you and Walter Andrews.

Oh.

After all these years,

maybe the world should know the truth about

Walter Andrews' kind heart.

Is it okay if I record this?

Of course. Of course, dear.

It all started here.

I was 19, taking tickets.

And one day this handsome man walked up.

Honestly, I had no idea who he was.

Really? Walter Andrews?

Well, you don't expect to see a

big movie star in a small town.

It's probably why he liked me.

Pretty soon we were talking for hours about books

and life and everything.

Suffice it to say, um, he missed his movie that day.

[chuckling]

And were you engaged at the time?

Oh, heavens no.

No, Martin and I had only gone on one date

before he was deployed.

But we wrote each other every day.

I told Walter about Martin the first night we met.

And Martin knew about Walter.

Neither one asked me to choose.

It's hard to stake a claim on a girl like me.

I've always been my own woman.

I know the feeling.

During Walter's stay,

we saw each other every day.

We'd exchange books or sit up on the roof and talk.

Oh, he loved it up there.

Especially at night.

Hmm.

Oh, we connected.

It's so nice having someone so easy to talk to.

Did you love him, Margaret?

Oh, what does a girl of 19 know about love?

Alli: A lot...

I suspect.

Well, let's just say I enjoyed Walter's company.

Until one day when we were out walking,

this photographer took our picture.

Next thing I knew, Louella Parsons and Hedda Hopper

were discussing Walter's flavour of the month.

It was al very invasive.

Strangers speculating on our lives.

I can imagine.

And what about the song?

Oh, yes.

Walter wrote that song.

And he said he'd give up everything for me.

But I couldn't let him do that.

Walter loved to perform and the world loved him.

I was just a small town girl.

I mean, who was I to end that love affair?

You never answered my question.

Did you love him?

I did.

Yes.

And in a different lifetime, we ruled the world.

But not in this one.

The song says it all, doesn't it?

"All In Time."

Just wasn't ours.

My heart was Martin's.

And when he returned on Christmas Eve,

I knew where I belonged.

And so did Walter.

So what about the theatre?

Oh, that was Walter's Christmas gift to me.

His only request was never to tell anyone.

Well, except for Martin, of course.

He called it his monument to his love for me.

Oh...

Through movie magic, we could always be together.

He said, "Think of me

"every time you look up at the screen,

"and every time you hear our song.

"And I'll be thinking of you."

[crying softly]

- May I? - Of course, dear.

After the movie left town,

I went by the name of Margaret, my given name.

I left Daisy in the past.

In my heart, she stayed with Walter.

So no regrets?

Not one.

The heart can hold an infinite amount of love.

This is an incredible story.

You loved them both.

Oh, with all my heart.

Most people are lucky if they ever find their soulmate.

I found two.

Write it like you lived it, dear.

I will.

Margaret: Good.

Thank you.

Thank you!

- Oh! - Oh my God, are you--

I'm so sorry.

- What is this? - Brad.

-[laughing nervously] - I can explain.

Still after the facts?

No matter whose feelings you hurt.

No, Brad, it isn't what you think it is.

I trusted you.

You promised!

Listen, the story was too big!

It was my editor!

I couldn't let another writer break this story.

They don't know you like I do.

I guess you were right.

Happy endings only happen in the movies.

Congratulations on making the news division.

I hope it was worth destroying a small town for.

♪

- Alli: Tracy? - Hey, can I come in?

- It's Brad. - Is he okay?

Look, I know he thinks I'm a terrible person, but--

Your grandmother gave me permission,

and to be honest, she encouraged it.

I know, I know. She told me all about it.

My grandmother and the world's biggest movie star.

I'm not gonna lie, I'm very impressed.

And Brad?

He's taking the job in DC after Christmas.

I mean, he always said that the movies could take you--

Take you anywhere.

Yeah.

But I didn't think that they'd take him from White Falls.

I've watched him these past couple of weeks.

He belongs here.

His heart is in that theatre.

His heart is with you.

[chuckling]

The heart holds an infinite amount of love.

I am going to fix this, Tracy.

But I'm going to need your help.

- Yes, I'm in! - Okay.

Um...

Hey, Jen? I need some help with Walter Andrews.

Yeah, could you get me a listing of every hotel in the Hamptons?

[sighing] You're the best.

Okay. Um...

Oh! Do you have a dress I could borrow?

Tracy: I was hoping you'd say that.

I have "the" dress.

[gasping]

♪

Grandma, you look stunning.

And so do you!

I don't know if I pull it off, but thank you.

Oh, I haven't dressed up like this in years.

I'd forgotten how good it feels.

Oh, this movie and the song have brought me so much joy

through the years.

The Christmas gift that keeps on giving.

Thank you for this screening. It means the world.

You are more than welcome.

You're so handsome.

Except for one thing.

I... I can't. This is from the movie!

Oh, yes you can!

Every leading man needs a good hat.

Wow.

Perfect.

Oh, I love you so much, darling.

I love you too.

But now we have a hole in our display.

Oh, no, no. Not necessarily.

Grandma, are you sure you want this out there?

It represents the best Christmas of my life.

Your grandfather returned home to me.

And the biggest movie star in the world

made me feel like a leading lady.

It's time to share that love.

Uh, Brad, we have an emergency! The Christmas candies,

I left them too close to the popper and they melted,

and now we don't have any for Santa's popcorn.

Okay. Uh, Mrs. Caldwell may have something we can use.

Can you run over there?

I called. She's closed already.

She's getting ready for the screening.

The diner. Joyce. She uses them in the pancakes. Go there.

Uh, what if I don't get enough, or what if I get the wrong kind?

Okay, okay. You drive, I'll hop out.

- See you soon. - Okay. Thank you.

- Nice hat! - Heh, thanks!

♪

I'll run in real fast.

- Be right back, okay? - Go.

All right.

- Thanks a million. - Yes.

You're a lifesaver.

[sighing]

Nice hat!

Thanks, it's my grandma's idea.

It suits you.

And now you have all my Christmas candy.

- Put it to good use. - Thank you. Appreciate it!

- All right. - Hey, give it to me!

- Score. - Awesome!

Okay, I sent you Alli's article. Read it.

- Tracy! - Read it!

And don't come back to the theatre until you have.

What are you doing? Come on!

- Are you serious? Come on! - You'll thank me!

Oh, come on!

[sighing]

[crowd chattering]

Okay.

I've got this. I can do this.

Spirit of Christmas, give me a sign.

Maybe I am a sign.

Okay.

[quietly] Brad!

[louder voice] Brad!

If you'd have told me two weeks ago

that I'd be shouting from the rooftops,

I would have laughed.

That kind of thing only happens in the movies, right?

Well, here I am.

You changed me, Brad.

You changed White Falls.

You made us all believers that magic is real.

And you were right!

A movie can take you anywhere.

It took me to you.

And I don't want to spend a lifetime wondering

what could have been.

[crowd cheering]

[crowd chattering excitedly]

Woman: It looks just like in the movie!

[crowd gasping]

Man: It's Walter Andrews!

[crowd shouting excitedly]

[crowd applauding]

Daisy!

We finally meet outside my dreams.

[silently mouthing words]

[crowd applauding]

Oh, Walter! It's so good to see you again!

Photographer: Mr. Andrews!

♪

[photographers clamouring]

[crowd cheering]

- I... I've got to-- - Alli: Oh, yeah!

Go, go! I'm good.

♪

Is that a pig?

Well, if it's a dog, then I need glasses.

[laughing]

Lana: Avery Falls.

- Avery Falls? - Last time I checked.

- Lana: Jack! - Walter: Betsy!

Lana: I was wrong about us. I was wrong about you.

- And so were you. - Hey.

Lana: You're not empty-souled Christmas ham peddler.

I was looking for you.

I thought you were inside watching the movie.

I took a walk. A lot on my mind.

Well, you'll be relieved to know the last reel is on

without a hitch.

Ah, yes.

The dance between man and machine.

Brad, I know that you think I betrayed your trust,

and I am so sorry, but...

I had to follow my feelings and do what was right.

I'm not mad, Alli.

I'm touched, honestly.

Did you really mean everything that you said up there?

Every word.

You made me realize that there are great stories,

that make a difference, that change people's lives.

And if we're lucky, even our own.

You know they other day when we dropped the candy canes?

I got my wish.

And what was that?

To spend Christmas with you.

Does this mean that you're staying?

You've made my heart sing, Alli. How could I leave?

You know, I can write from anywhere.

- Oh, you can, can you? - I can.

I guess sometimes life is like the movies, huh?

This time it's better.

How in the world did you get Walter Andrews here?

I name-dropped Daisy Osborne.

He told me that she's the love of his life.

Wow.

It's funny how a dose of reality

restored my faith in Christmas.

Thank you.

Well, that's a Christmas miracle.

[Walter's voice echoes over the speakers]

We had it all along...

You're my Christmas star,

shining a light on love.

How could I ever let a gal like you go?

I can't.

Brad singing: ♪ White silent night ♪

♪ Staring at the glowing lights ♪

♪ I know that look ♪

Walter singing: ♪ Means you're uneasy ♪

Brad singing: ♪ Could it be ♪

♪ Because soon I have to go ♪

♪ And the nights ♪

♪ Have grown so cold ♪

Walter singing: ♪ You can speak your heart to me ♪

♪ Ask me any question ♪

Brad singing: ♪ You're my every answer ♪

♪ Anyways ♪

Alli singing: ♪ All in time ♪

♪ We'll see what's meant to be ♪

♪ Whatever we may find out there ♪

♪ You and I ♪

♪ Can only live each day ♪

♪ And want to stay in love ♪

Lana singing: ♪ That has to be enough ♪

Both singing: ♪ We'll know all ♪

♪ In time ♪

♪

Brad singing: ♪ Not long ago ♪

♪ We were strangers on a street ♪

♪ When we met ♪

♪ The moonlight bright and ♪

♪ Now we know ♪

♪ Life can only be complete ♪

♪ Standing by each other's side ♪

♪

Walter singing: ♪ Hold this moment close to you ♪

♪ Lock it in your memory ♪

♪ Keep it safe each day ♪

Brad singing: ♪ That we're apart ♪

♪ All in time ♪

♪ We'll see what's meant to be ♪

♪ Whatever we may find out there ♪

♪ You and I can only live each day ♪

♪ And want to stay in love ♪

♪ That has to be enough ♪

Both singing: ♪ We'll know all ♪

♪ In time ♪

♪ We'll know all ♪

♪ In time ♪

♪