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Wake up, y'all.

It's time for "Morning Memphis".

Grind City's number one morning show

with the latest in news, fashion, culture,

and entertainment produced by Skip Applegate.

Happy holidays and welcome

to another exciting episode of "Morning Memphis."

I'm your host Pierre St. Claire.

And by my side as always,

it's my breathtaking co-host Faith Birdsong.

Happy holidays, Grind City.

Joining us on "Morning Memphis"

is someone very, very special,

dating coach extraordinaire and owner of Cupid Counsel,

Monica Montgomery.

Season's greetings, everyone.

It is such an honor to be on "Morning Memphis" today.

The honor is all ours, Monica.

From what I hear,

Christmas is quite the busy time for Cupid Counsel.

Most people do not know that December 11th

is the number one day of the most relationship breakups.

Golly. Right before Christmas?

Right before Christmas.

And believe me, you never wanna be alone for Christmas.

Right.

And luckily for Monica and I,

neither one of us is gonna be alone for Christmas this year.

For those of you who do not know,

Monica and I are gonna jump the broom, y'all.

Well, if you landed Pierre St. Claire,

maybe I need to hire you myself, Monica.

What made you wanna become a dating coach?

Well, I think everyone wants to be

in a loving and healthy relationship,

and unfortunately, most people hold themselves back.

So my job as a dating coach

and CEO and owner of Cupid Counsel is to teach them

how to get out of their own way.

So what kind of advice do you give your clients?

Do you have any cool pickup lines?

Oh, no, we don't use pickup lines.

We have actually broken it down into five phases of dating.

- Five phases of dating? - Five phases of dating?

Yes.

By breaking the phases down, it's easier for the clients

to successfully tackle each phase.

So the first phase is the "goofy goofy" phase.

This is when you first start dating and you like each other,

but everything is awkward as hell.

You know, you guys are both trying to impress each other,

and you're so self-conscious

that things just continue to go haywire.

The second phase is the "I'm feeling you" phase.

Now, this phase is when you get past the "goofy goofy" phase

and you figure out that you actually do like each other.

The third phase is the "where the hell is this going?"

Now, this phase is marked with uncertainty.

Both of you like each other, obviously,

but you don't know

if you're on the same page about the future.

The fourth phase is the "cards on the table" phase.

Now, this phase, you guys are really, really getting

to know one another to the point

where it's about that time to get intimate.

And when I say intimate, I am not talking about sex.

I am talking about where you can actually open up

to one another and be vulnerable with your truths.

And the fifth phase is the "happy ending."

Now, this is when the couple are finally in love.

Happy ending. Huh?

That was beautiful.

That was very impressive, Monica.

Now that you've discussed your five phases of dating,

can't someone just coach them self?

Oh, no.

Just because you know the five phases

and can identify them does not mean

that you can actually handle them.

So that's where my knowledge, my expertise,

and my experience come in.

Well, I am super duper excited to announce to you all

that Monica and I will be getting married

right here on Christmas Eve on "Morning Memphis."

Don't fall victim to December 11th.

You do not wanna be alone for Christmas.

Trust me.

Call me.

Hello, Claude.

Did you finally ask Eileen to be your girlfriend

at the Grizzlies game?

Oh, congratulations!

I am so proud of you.

Thank you.

Yes. Yes.

I am very excited about the wedding.

Well, you know,

Pierre and I are not really big Christmas people.

Yes.

I've heard about what they've said

about the magic of Christmas.

We'll see.

Oh, again, congratulations, Claude.

Happy holidays.

Yes.

Your fans really love you.

It's not as easy as it looks, but it goes with the job.

You get used to it.

Once we become a power couple,

spotlight's gonna be on you too.

Well, I am really excited about our wedding, Pierre.

I'm a little nervous too.

I'm excited too, babe.

There's something that we need to talk about.

I've been thinking about it for quite a while now.

Yeah. What's that?

Our image.

Our image? What about it?

"Morning Memphis" has a huge female following.

Women love to hear stories about dating and falling in love.

I have an image to hold up.

So it's important that we project an image of success

at all times.

Yeah, I agree.

On "Morning Memphis" we like

to project traditional American values.

What does that entail?

A husband who courageously provides for

and protects his family.

And then a wife who stays home

and maintains the household and the family.

So what are you saying?

What I'm saying is, after our marriage,

you're gonna have to give up the dating coach job.

Say what?

Monica, Monica, listen.

It's for the better.

Did you ever think to ask

if I wanted to be a stay at home wife?

I thought you'd be grateful.

Grateful?

Don't you think that's a little bit controlling?

Controlling? Me?

- Never. - Hey, guys.

What can I get you all to drink?

Ladies, first.

Hi.

I'll have a large gingerbread latte with extra syrup,

a shot of molasses, whole milk, please, and whipped cream.

Actually, she'll have a regular gingerbread latte,

no molasses, no syrup, soy milk, and no cream.

And I'll have a green tea with lemon.

All right.

Thank you.

Pierre, I have worked long and hard

to build my dating coach business.

I am really proud of the things that I'm doing.

I think a lot of people have seen a lot of good from it,

and I have no intention of just giving it up

just to stay at home and do nothing.

Monica, Monica, I think your company's great.

I do. And I'm sure you're helping a lot of people.

I'm not knocking it at all.

But if we are gonna become this successful power couple,

you're gonna have to let me take the lead with your future.

I want nothing but the best for us.

So if you wanna be Mrs. Pierre St. Claire,

you gonna have to give up the dating coach thing.

Well, I guess I won't be Mrs. Pierre St. Claire.

Monica, I know you can't be serious.

You just can't call off the wedding like that.

We announced it on television.

Well, I guess you're gonna have to find someone else

to be your little bride for your Christmas Eve show, Pierre,

'cause I won't be there.

Listen...

We're through!

Wait a minute.

Did she just dump me?

Delete that!

I can Venmo you.

Cheer up, Pierre.

I know it hurts, but it's not the end of the world.

Feels like the end of the world to me, Faith.

It's just so painful.

I thought we'd be together forever.

I thought we really knew each other.

I thought...

For those of you just tuning in,

our dear friend Pierre was dumped

by his now ex-fiancee Monica Montgomery of Cupid Counsel.

Let's take a look at the clip.

I must warn you, it's pretty graphic.

Viewer discretion is advised.

You can find someone else

to be your little bride for your Christmas Eve show, Pierre,

'cause I won't be there.

Monica.

We're through!

Goodbye.

Wait a minute.

Did she just dump me?

The worst part is that she called the wedding off

on December 11th, days before Christmas,

and left me with a severe case of the Memphis blues.

And she's the one who told us that's the date

that most couples break up.

Oh, she's a prophet.

Just how am I supposed to go on?

How am I supposed to...

I can't even drink the...

Oh!

Please keep Pierre and "Morning Memphis"

in your prayers, Memphis.

Happy holidays.

Happy holidays.

Hey, Lisa.

How did your date go with Jason?

You no longer require my services?

Pierre is a Memphis national treasure?

But, Lisa, I

Hello?

Hello?

Hi, Paul.

Are you ready to meet to discuss phase two?

You're calling to phase me out?

How could I break a man's heart right before Christmas?

Paul, I, I...

Hello? Hello?

Hi, Penelope. Are you calling to fire me too?

Oh my gosh.

I can't believe this is happening.

I can't believe this is happening.

Maybe I shouldn't have broken off the engagement

with Pierre.

Oh, maybe I overreacted.

What?

No. Are you kidding me?

I'm not calling Pierre.

He's a jerk! He's a jerk!

And you know what?

I need to relax.

I need to, I need to

I need to relax.

Everything's gonna be fine. Everything's gonna be fine.

Everything's gonna be fine.

What?

Uh, hello?

May I please speak to Monica M-Montgomery?

For what?

Uh, well, my name is Joe Thomas.

I'd like to hire the services of Cupid Counsel.

Oh. Oh.

There is no more Cupid Counsel

because apparently Monica Montgomery is a loser.

Stupid Pierre.

Me and all of Memphis are happy to see

that you got your groove back, Pierre.

It took me a second to recover,

but I'm back in the saddle now.

Oh.

I believe everything happens for a reason.

And yes, it hurts while you're going through it,

but if you manage to survive, you emerge 10 times stronger.

Oh, he's not kidding.

And as I always say, only a loser stays down.

Loser stays down.

Only a loser stays down.

Only a loser stays down.

Only a loser stays down.

Show you loser.

Okay.

Doo doo doo doo.

Hello?

Yeah. Hello.

Are you the guy who just called for the Cupid Counsel?

Yes, m-ma'am. That was me.

Well, today is your lucky day.

I'm here to inform you that Monica Montgomery

and Cupid Counsel are back in business.

Oh my god.

Please don't let that be Joe.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

Oh.

Hey, you must be M-M-Monica.

I'm Joe.

Of course you are.

It's nice to meet you, Joe.

This is a very weak handshake.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Uh...

May I have a seat?

No, I think you should stand for the entire meeting.

Oh, okay.

I am just kidding, Joe. Have a seat.

Oh, oh, okay.

Oh...

So you don't wanna be alone for Christmas, right?

Actually, it's my office Christmas party.

Happens every year.

Where do you work?

At Rainy Day Insurance.

Everybody at the office knows how much I love Christmas,

as you can see.

And they always rag me about not having a date

for the Christmas party.

I know this may sound like miserable,

but it would mean the world to me if I could just show up

to the Christmas party with a date just once.

So you're just looking for a date

for your office Christmas party?

Yes, ma'am.

When is your office Christmas party?

Friday.

That's four days away.

Just a date for your office's Christmas party.

You're not looking for anything long term?

Long term. That'd be a dream.

I was, I was just figuring I'd crawl before I walked.

When was the last time you've been on a date?

Um...

Prom?

And that was with my cousin 'cause she couldn't find a date.

And you probably shouldn't mention that again.

Okay. Okay.

So will you take me on as a client?

I mean, I know you're super popular.

You probably have a ton of clients, but I just...

Yeah. I might be able to fit you in.

Finding you a date for your office Christmas party

shouldn't be that hard.

You just have to be willing to put in the work.

No slacking.

I'm, I'm 100% willing to do the work.

Anything you need me to do.

Wait, what do you need me to do?

Well, considering we're under a severe ticking clock

of four days, we're not gonna really have that much time

to do any classwork.

Classwork?

Yeah.

So for guaranteed success,

you're gonna have to undergo the triple A process.

Triple A?

Attitude, appearance, and action.

Attitude, appearance.

And what's the last one?

Action.

Action.

Write this down.

Okay.

Sorry.

The definition of attitude is an accepted way of thinking

or feeling about someone or something

typically reflected in a person's behavior.

How would you rate your self-esteem?

High, medium, low?

Is there a low medium selection?

Just as I thought.

A person can never outperform their own self-image.

If you wanna change your life,

you have to change the way you see yourself.

We're gonna take a quick test.

It's called the self-perception test.

Write down one to three.

Now, if a stranger were to walk in this room,

what are three things the stranger would notice about you?

If a stranger were to walk in this room,

what would they not notice about you just by looking at you?

And if a stranger were to walk in this room,

write down the three things

that you don't want them to know about you.

Okay.

Done?

Yes, ma'am.

Okay, good.

So what are the three things

that a stranger would notice about you

if they walked in the room?

That I'm a guy.

I'm not that cool.

And I'm alone.

Okay.

What are the three things a stranger

would not notice about you just by looking at you?

I love Christmas.

I love the blues.

And I attend the Holy Light of the World Church.

Oh, and I love Memphis barbecue.

Sorry. That was four.

What are the three things

that you would not want them to know about you?

That I'm not cool.

I don't think that there's a woman in the entire world

that would like me.

And I believed in Santa until I was a senior in high school.

Well, Joe, we have a very rough road ahead.

And action...

Action is just that.

So once we improve your self image,

then you are gonna have to go out there

and find yourself a date for the Christmas party.

Out there?

Out there.

I know it's a cliche,

but positive affirmations really work.

It's all about repetition.

Okay.

I'm trying to focus.

Um...

I love myself.

I am cool.

I'm a woman magnet.

Yeah.

♪ Coming back for more ♪

♪ And I don't know too much ♪

♪ But I love you for sure ♪

♪ You keep me hanging on ♪

If you wanna be a successful dater,

you have to know the five phases like you know your face.

Um...

Ow!

You have to take pride in your appearance.

It's your first impression.

♪ You deserve the finer things ♪

♪ Fancy cars and diamond rings ♪

♪ Let me be the man ♪

Yes. This one.

♪ Candy kisses and great big hugs ♪

♪ 'Cause you I can't get enough of ♪

♪ Your sweet perfume fills the room ♪

♪ I keep falling deeper in love ♪

♪ We were made to be together ♪

♪ Love me, baby ♪

♪ Leave me never ♪

♪ And I will stay by your side forever ♪

♪ You keep me hanging ♪

Gotta admit, Monica.

I never felt this cool before in my life.

Attitude and appearance go a long way, huh?

That's all you.

Yeah, we're not outta the woods yet,

but we're off to a good start.

Well, speaking of celebrating,

don't you just love Christmas?

It's good for business.

I tolerate it.

How could you not love Christmas?

Easy.

It's a over commercialized pseudo-holiday

based around myths

to swindle the sentimental consumer.

My family never celebrated Christmas.

They just thought it was stupid.

Enough about Christmas though, Joe.

You need to keep your head in the game.

Okay.

So now we're at action.

There's still some days before your Christmas party

and a couple events that we need to attend

so you can meet a date.

Events?

Mm-hmm.

♪ Silent night ♪

♪ Holy night ♪

♪ All is calm ♪

There's um...

There's a lot of beautiful ladies here, huh?

That's why we're here.

Just stay calm.

Remember your affirmations.

Right. Affirmations.

I love myself.

I am cool.

I'm a woman magnet.

I love myself.

Good.

Hey, y'all.

Welcome to the annual Christmas in the Community Center

tree decorating contest!

The rules are simple.

Whoever decorates their tree

with the most Christmas spirit wins!

Whoo!

You're on your own, Joe.

Christmas tree decorating is not really my thing.

On your mark...

Get set...

Decorate!

What are you waiting for, Joe?

What are you doing?

I'm filling myself with the Christmas spirit.

Ba ba ba ba!

Time's up!

Time for me to choose our winner.

This is the most beautiful

festive Christmas tree I've ever seen!

We have our winner!

Congratulations, Joe.

This is the first contest I've ever won in my life.

Well, women love winners.

Take advantage of the moment.

And, yeah.

Okay.

♪ Ding ding dong ♪

♪ Come and ride on my sleigh ♪

You're a winner, Joe.

Why are you so nervous? Relax.

Just go over there and strike up a conversation.

About what?

It doesn't matter.

Just break the ice first.

Be confident like the winner you are.

Uh...

This is Santa.

♪ Come and ride on my sleigh ♪

What in the hell was that, Joe?

What? You're a winner.

What happened to your affirmations?

I'm a woman magnet?

With a period.

You have got to learn how to get outta your own way.

That's the problem, Monica.

I'm a nervous wreck around women.

It's been that way my entire life.

Remember,

a person can never outperform their own self-image.

If you wanna change your life,

you have to change the way you see yourself.

You're right, Monica.

But when you've seen yourself as the loser your entire life,

it's pretty hard to kind of change that, you know?

And as I always say, only a loser stays down.

- Oh, you are not - a damn loser!

Sorry.

Oh my god.

Sorry. Sorry.

Ooh.

Okay.

I don't ever want to hear you say that about yourself again.

You have a lot of great qualities about you, Joe.

Yeah. Like what?

Uh...

Well...

I got it.

You were smart enough to hire me.

And you decorate a hell of a Christmas tree.

Well, I guess that's a good start.

Yeah.

Well, this is actually one of the few restaurants

that I've never been to.

Hmm.

I like to come here because of the blues theme.

- Oh. - Yeah.

The Memphis style barbecue chicken salad, it's great.

What other restaurants do you like?

Um, I like the catfish at the Blues City Cafe.

Me too.

Have you ever tried Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken?

Of course.

Have you ever had the gumbo

or the pulled pork sandwich at BB King's Blues Club?

As much as I can.

- You're a foodie. - You're a foodie.

Well, it's nice to know we have something in common.

Welcome to Memphis Blues.

How can I help you guys?

Hey, Melody.

Hi, Joe. Good to see you.

Good to see you, too.

Oh, Melody, this is Monica Montgomery.

Monica, this is Melody Blue.

Nice to meet you, Melody Blue.

Hi, Monica. Nice to meet you.

How can I help you guys?

Well, ladies first. Monica.

Well, someone told me I have

to try the Memphis style barbecue chicken salad.

Great choice.

And you'll have baby back ribs, a large fry,

and an extra side of barbecue sauce, right?

You're the best, Melody.

I'll be back with y'all's cornbread and water.

Ooh. Thank you.

Man.

Melody Blue, she's one of the greatest blues singers

from Beale Street.

That woman is a living legend.

Well, if she's such a living legend,

why is she working as a waitress?

That's a tragedy.

See, every year, Melody and her husband, Wesley Blue,

perform at our church for Christmas.

You know, that's how I got to know her.

Trust me, it's one of my Christmas highlights.

Unfortunately, Wesley got seriously injured,

so they're not gonna be performing for us this year.

Wow. That is tragic.

But you wanna know what would be even more tragic?

If you didn't find a date to your office Christmas party.

You need to keep your head in the game.

The clock is ticking.

I know. Clock is ticking.

Excuse me.

We didn't mean to interrupt, but we just have to tell you

what a nice couple you two make.

Oh.

Uh, we are...

We are not a couple.

We are, we are friends.

Just friends.

You sure look like a couple to me.

There's something about Christmas

that brings people together.

That's so true.

Frank and I met last Christmas down in New Orleans.

Mary and I have been together ever since.

Well, we hope you two find someone special

for this Christmas.

Sure hope so too.

Thank you.

I want you to have this.

I can't take that, Joe.

You earned it.

Besides Santa never came down our chimney.

I'm serious.

I want you to have it.

You earned it too.

I wouldn't have had the courage

to even try to talk to anyone if it wasn't for you.

Besides, even if Santa didn't make it down your chimney,

he still believes in you.

Okay, thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Hey.

Hi.

Uh...

Yes?

Do you wanna say something to me?

I'm a very available woman.

Maybe say something charming.

Pay me a compliment.

Uh...

I can't do this, Monica.

I can't. My mind just goes blank.

Well, being confident is about being totally relaxed

with yourself and others.

That's the problem.

I'm not relaxed with myself or anyone else.

Okay.

You need to use sense memory.

Who?

Sense memory.

Wait.

It's an exercise where you imagine being

with a particular person or at a particular place

to elicit a specific emotion.

Where do you feel completely relaxed?

Welcome to the Holy Light of the World Church.

This is where I feel the most relaxed.

I've been coming here my whole life.

Now, we have a great choir.

I love the gospel almost as much as I love the blues.

Joe.

Oh.

It's good to see you, son.

I wasn't expecting you today.

Well, hey, Pastor Irvin.

I was just showing my friend here

our lovely house of worship.

Monica, Pastor Irvin.

Pastor Irvin, Monica.

Monica, how you doing?

Appreciate you giving us a visit.

The honor's all mine, Pastor.

I just really wanted to see Joe's happy place.

Well, you know, it's members like Joe

that keep this a happy place.

Do you know how much this man loves Christmas?

I've heard.

Well, you know, every year Joe dresses up like Santa Claus

and passes out food and gives to the needy

in our banquet hall.

Sorry. Forgive me for laughing, Pastor.

It's just, it's really hard to imagine Joe

in a Santa Claus suit.

You know, Santa is more of a spirit of giving

than an actual person, Monica.

Well, you know, he definitely has the spirit of giving.

He never misses a Christmas opportunity

to give to those in need.

In fact, you know, he takes the lead for the fundraiser

for the Christmas food and toy drive every Christmas,

and he never complains, which is a hard task.

Well, it's gonna be even more of a difficult task

this year without Wesley and Melody Blue performing.

They've always been our biggest draw.

Well, we definitely gonna keep praying for Wesley.

Yeah.

Monica, this guy right here, he's our real Santa Claus.

Well, I haven't known Joe for a long time, Pastor,

but I can see he's a good guy.

That he is.

Well, guess I'll be leaving you two.

Monica, it was definitely a pleasure meeting you.

My house is your house.

Hopefully you can visit us again.

I hope so too, Pastor.

Thank you.

And, young man, I'll see you in church Sunday.

Yes, sir, Pastor.

Okay.

Yes.

I can see why this is so comfortable for you.

When you're on a date,

just imagine you're at the Holy Light of the World Church.

That'll make you feel totally relaxed.

That's a great idea, Monica.

I'm gonna try that.

Now if you really, really wanna feel relaxed,

just imagine yourself in that Santa Claus suit.

I'm gonna cut right to the chase, St. Claire.

You gotta marry that dating coach chick.

It's not happening, Skip.

She's the one to call off the wedding.

I was just acting sad for the fans.

Besides, I already have a list of candidates

ready to fill her slot.

Since she called off the wedding,

our numbers been through the roof.

And it's my job as the producer of "Morning Memphis"

to make sure they keep climbing.

As you know, our biggest demographic is women.

Mostly big women.

But all women love a great love story

with plenty of twists and turns.

The only way to beat the breakup numbers

are to get some makeup numbers,

which means an on-air Christmas wedding.

You could have it annulled the next day,

but I need that, an on-air Christmas wedding.

Once Pierre St. Claire's done with a woman, I'm done.

- I guess Pierre St. - Claire wants to go back

to being a struggling underwear model.

Or you could reclaim the hand of Miss Monica Montgomery

and make her your Christmas bride.

Come on. Come on.

Get that.

You got it.

Yeah, oh

♪ Ever wonder what it's like to only wanna be in one place ♪

♪ When any and every thing ♪

Wow.

I've never been to a glam sweater Christmas event before.

This is a great place for you to find a date.

Oh, and that sweater looks good on you.

Considering the fact that you picked it out

and forced me to wear it, thanks.

You should ask a woman to dance.

That is the perfect icebreaker.

Do you know how to dance?

Sure.

I dance all the time.

Do you regularly go out dancing or are you in a class?

No, I just dance at home by myself.

When was the last time you danced in public

with someone else?

Never.

What?

Oh, I am so sorry for bumping you.

No worries.

My friend doesn't mind.

By the way, his name is Joe.

Nice to meet you, Joe.

I'm Amanda.

Joe was just saying how exceptional your outfit is.

Oh, thank you.

I had the hardest time picking it out.

Joe just bet me it's a part

of the Fontaine Diggs Collection.

In fact, it is.

That is so impressive, Joe.

I can appreciate a man who knows fashion

and who likes Christmas parties.

Joe loves Christmas.

It's his favorite holiday.

Christmas is my favorite holiday too.

Really?

You two have a lot in common.

Seems we do.

You two should hang out again.

Joe loves barbecue almost as much as he loves Christmas.

He would love to take you to a fine cuisine

at Memphis Blues Restaurant tomorrow.

I'd love to, Joe.

Hmm. Great.

What's your number?

What is your number Amanda?

901.

Mm-hmm.

555.

Mm-hmm.

19.

Uh-huh.

11.

All right. Got it.

It's a date.

It is a date.

I'll see you tomorrow, Joe.

Hmm.

♪ Memories to make ♪

Now, Pierre, I know our studio audience

and all our viewers at home are dying to know,

have you found a date

for our highly anticipated Christmas Eve show yet?

I have to be honest, Faith.

I thought it would be easy to find another date

for our Christmas Eve, but I want my ex-fiancee Monica back.

And if she happens to be watching this,

I want her to know that.

"I want her to know that."

Okay.

Hey, Joe, are you ready for your date tonight with Amanda?

Am I ready for my date tonight with Amanda?

No!

I'm so sorry to bother you right now, Monica.

But I haven't slept a wink.

Tossing, I was turning, I was pacing.

So I came to my happy place, which is church,

and decided to pray with Jesus and everything.

I'm here in the chapel,

and I think I need just maybe one last coaching session.

Yeah. I mean, there's no obligation for you to come

'cause I wouldn't want to do that.

I'm not paying you that much,

but if you don't, I might very well die

a freak!

Whoo.

That felt good to get out.

Well, since you put it so casually, Joe,

I'm gonna meet you there.

I just know when I get along with Amanda,

I'm gonna ruin it.

You are overreacting, Joe.

Come with me.

Say what?

Come with me.

Like, you know, when you was at the club with Amanda

when I met her, you was talking for me.

No, Joe, that was just for an intro.

You have to close the deal on your own.

Then I'm doomed.

Okay.

What if I coach you from a distance?

Yeah, yeah, that's great.

Wait, how?

Sign language? Morse code?

No.

You can wear an earpiece

while you're on your date with Amanda,

and she'll never know.

You are the greatest dating coach

in the entire history of dating coaches.

Thank you, Monica.

Oh man, that's good news.

Yeah.

You know what else that I was thinking?

What?

I was thinking about Melody Blue.

You mean the singer that works as a waitress

at Memphis Blues Restaurant?

You have a great memory.

Yeah.

And I was thinking we could probably pray

for her husband Wesley.

That's really thoughtful of you, Joe.

Well, you know, it's Christmas, right?

Christmas spirit.

And on that cue, let us pray.

Okay.

You are always right on time.

Lord, we are grateful for the blessings

that you have given us on this wonderful holiday season.

We pray that everyone has a happy and healthy Christmas

with those they love.

We also wanna send out a special prayer, dear Lord,

for Melody and Wesley, and hope that he regains his strength

and his voice so that he can walk and sing amongst us again.

In Jesus' name we pray.

Amen.

- Amen. - Amen.

You know, Joe has a date tonight

at Memphis Blues Restaurant.

Oh really?

Yeah.

Well, I hope that goes well for you, Joe.

You know, I hoped bringing him here would put him

in his happy place.

Feeling a little bit better.

This place has like a good energy.

But I really hope that our prayer helps out Wesley.

What actually happened to Wesley?

Well, last year after Christmas,

Wesley was on the ladder

taking down some Christmas decorations

and he fell and hit his head pretty bad.

Slipped right into a coma.

Oh my gosh.

So doctors don't know if he'll ever wake up.

Since then, Melody has just lost her desire to sing.

Yeah.

This will be their first year not singing

at the food and toy drive.

Yeah, I feel pretty bad for her

because I know she'll be spending her Christmas alone.

Yeah, I know what you mean, Pastor.

I know exactly what you mean.

Monica, you there?

Relax, Joe.

I'm here. I'm across the street.

I can hear you pacing back and forth.

Stop it before you ruin your outfit and ruin the rose.

Okay.

My heart's just racing.

I can hear that too.

Relax, Joe.

You're gonna have a great time.

Think happy thoughts.

Happy thoughts.

Okay. Affirmations.

I love myself.

I am cool.

I'm a woman magnet.

I love myself.

I am cool.

I'm a woman magnet.

Monica, she's here!

Good.

Relax and smile.

Relax and smile.

Oh, Joe, thank you so much for saying that.

It really takes the edge off.

Sorry, I'm late.

Say, "No worries."

"You look fabulous."

No worries. You look fabulous.

Oh, thank you.

You look great too.

Say, "Thank you," Joe.

Thank you, Joe.

Did you give her the rose yet?

No.

Excuse me?

Oh, I was just talking to myself.

Sometimes I tend to do that.

Okay.

Thank you.

It's beautiful.

Offer your arm to escort her.

Escort her inside, Joe!

Oh, I'm sorry.

So me and my older sister,

we would always try to stay up late on Christmas Eve

to actually see Santa, you know?

But then we'd always end up falling asleep.

Then when we woke up,

all the toys would be around the Christmas tree

and it was so great.

And my parents went all out too.

They got cookies and carrots for Santa and his reindeer.

It was so great.

And I must confess, I did believe in Santa Claus

for a little too long.

Till like, I don't know, the third grade.

What about you?

A bit longer.

Oh.

Not like high school or anything.

No.

Is there anything else I can get for you guys?

Oh no, I'm good, thanks.

Oh, no, no, it's fine.

Thank you, Melody.

I think we're good here.

You know, Joe's our favorite customer, right?

Oh.

We love us some Joe.

Thank you.

That's cute.

He's even over all the fundraising

and everything for Christmas with the food and toy drive.

It helps the needy families.

Really?

Wow.

If I wasn't hitched myself, I would be all over Joe.

Oh, okay. Yeah.

Thank you, Melody.

She's great. She's such a hoot.

You're popular, Joe.

I like that.

I know a few people.

Well, I also like a guy that can make me laugh.

Tell me a joke.

Oh.

Oh, I don't know any jokes.

Hold on, so I can Google.

I was meditating.

I think I got something.

Why do all of the reindeer love Beyonce?

I don't know. Why?

Because she slays.

Right? Right?

Joe, I love Christmas jokes.

Really?

Yes.

Yeah, I got some.

Okay.

I got one, I got one, I got one.

Okay.

What are Christmas elves' favorite type of music?

I don't know. What?

Rap.

What is Santa's favorite candy?

What?

Jolly Ranchers.

Go ahead, Joe.

Yeah. Yeah.

I got a real heater right here.

Real. Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.

Who's never hungry on Christmas?

Who?

The turkey because he's always stuffed.

Thank you.

I had such a great time with you

and I had no idea you were so funny.

Me neither.

I think that's sexy.

Sexy? Me?

Thank you.

So I guess this is it.

I guess this is it.

This is the moment of truth, Joe.

Ask her to be your date

for your company's Christmas party tomorrow.

Oh my dear.

My job is having its annual Christmas party tomorrow.

And I was wondering if you would like to be my date?

I would love to.

What? Really?

Job well done, Joe.

Well, thank you.

You don't know how much this means to me.

I like you, Joe.

And when I like a guy, I like to show him.

Oh.

Um...

I had a really great time with you, Joe,

but you've changed my mind.

I can't go with you to your office Christmas party.

The truth is in our lips.

We're not compatible.

But I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Okay.

All right.

What just happened, Joe?

Uh, I don't think I am the best kisser.

Was it that bad?

Let's just say I don't have that much experience.

Back to the drawing board, Joe.

Can you believe I managed

to actually set up the Christmas tree all by myself?

You'd be so proud of me, baby.

I even set up our Christmas stockings.

And before you ask, no, I ain't been singing.

To be honest,

it just don't feel right with you in here like this.

Joe invited me to church.

It felt good to pray with everybody else.

They say you and I are gonna be together

on Christmas Eve like we wanted.

They also said to believe in the magic of Christmas.

I'm trying to keep the faith.

I really am.

I love you, Wesley.

I failed, Monica.

I failed.

The Christmas party is tonight

and I still don't have a date.

Everything I thought about myself

on that perception test is true.

I am a loser.

I don't blame you.

You did everything anybody could possibly do.

I guess it's just not meant for me

to have a date on Christmas or any other time.

Happy holidays, Monica.

Wait, Joe.

This goes totally against the code for dating coaches,

but I'll go with you to your job Christmas party tonight.

You'll be my date?

I will masquerade as your date just for the party.

Thank you, Monica!

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!

Okay. I just hope I don't regret it.

♪ Ooh ♪

♪ The greatest Christmas of all ♪

♪ Ugly sweater in the mall ♪

♪ The snow looks beautiful when it falls ♪

♪ And I can't wait ♪

♪ 'Cause I can't fall under the mistletoe ♪

♪ Jingle bells ♪

I love this tie on you, babes.

Where's Mr. Christmas, huh?

You know it's not like him to be late to the annual party.

He's probably out trying to find a date.

Nah, no, no.

Not even Santa Claus can find old Joe Thomas a date.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Who the heck is that with him?

Oh, she thinks she's cute.

Happy holidays, Waldo and Floyd.

This is Monica.

Monica, these are my coworkers, Waldo and Floyd.

Nice to meet you, Waldo and Floyd.

Hi, Monica.

These are our dates.

Beautiful Barbara.

And ornamental Olivia.

Calls me Bubbles.

Season's greetings, ladies.

Happy holidays.

Charmed. I'm sure.

Uh, so, Monica, huh?

What is that? French?

Hey, hey, look.

That's your sister, huh?

No.

His cousin visiting from out of town?

No.

Ah, social worker.

I'm his date.

Yeah, I pursued Joe for almost a year.

And he finally decided to spend Christmas with me.

- Really? - Really?

Really.

Dang.

This is gonna be the best Christmas I ever had.

Right, babe?

Right.

Babe.

Let's go spike our eggnog.

Yes. Please.

Go spike the eggnog.

Let's go, babe.

Toodaloo.

Holy stockings, that worked out better than I imagined.

See, Waldo and Floyd, they the ones

that torture me the most.

Thank you, Monica.

Is this as lively as the party gets?

I'm afraid so.

It's not bad, you know?

Okay, if we really wanna make an impression,

we gotta turn it up.

Turn up. Yeah, right, right.

Oh, wait, how?

Let's dance, Joe.

Oh, wait, wait, wait.

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Being in love is so beautiful ♪

♪ Thinking about our family playing in the snow ♪

♪ And looking at all of our presents ♪

♪ We got up under the tree ♪

♪ Realizing that you're all that I need ♪

Go, Joe! Go, Joe!

♪ Kissing up under the mistletoe ♪

♪ Eggnog and some cookies ♪

♪ And our fam we're watching movies ♪

♪ In your arms, you'll cuddle me ♪

♪ It's the holidays ♪

♪ Don't wanna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ So just come and help me be ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ It's my favorite time of year when she here ♪

♪ We can build a little bit ♪

Joe! Joe!

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

Cheers to turning up the annual job Christmas party.

Cheers.

This is some pretty good eggnog.

Thank you.

Honestly, I can't thank you enough, Monica.

This is already the best Christmas of my entire life,

but I'm sad too.

You know, I hired Cupid Counsel to find me a date

for the Christmas party.

You did more than that.

I just hate to think

that this might be the last time I ever see you again.

Joe, you are a good guy. Okay?

I don't mind hanging out sometimes as friends.

Yeah, I'll take, I'll take friends.

T-That'd mean a lot to me.

So, as a friend asking,

you have any plans for Christmas Eve?

Well, I just went through a breakup,

so I don't really have plans yet.

Yeah, I saw that viral video

of you breaking off the engagement with that,

what's the pretty boy's name?

Pierre.

Yeah. From "Morning Memphis."

Yeah.

Look, I'm sure if you broke it off,

it was all for the right reasons, so...

I hope so.

It's really ironic.

I help people find love for a living

and I'm over here settling myself.

Yeah, well, you know what you always say,

you never want to be alone on Christmas.

You're more than welcome to join us at the church

for the Christmas food and toy drive.

Thank you for the offer, but that is not really my thing.

Considering you are not the biggest Christmas fan.

I must be stupid for asking this,

but would you mind joining me

for a stroll down Beale Street tomorrow?

Listen, they have the best Christmas decorations

and the blues theme.

I think you'd love it.

Let me think about it.

Oh.

Can I tell you in the morning?

Sure. Yeah.

I was also thinking about inviting Melody

on a stroll with us.

You know, being on Beale Street might inspire her

to wanna sing again, you know?

You know, you are one of the most thoughtful guys

I've ever met.

Nah, I'm just trying to stay in the Christmas spirit.

You're the thoughtful one.

Thanks again for being my date to the Christmas party.

It was fun.

Yeah, it was.

I had a ball.

I better hold onto this memory.

Well.

It might be the last date I ever go on.

Stop. Do not say that.

We've done all this work.

Done all this work.

Yeah, well look at all the work that we had.

You saw me with Amanda.

Yeah.

Yeah, I mean, the only reason why I had a date tonight

is because you had pity on me.

No. Amanda actually liked you, Joe.

You were polite.

You were funny.

It was just.

The kiss.

Yep. It was just the kiss.

I know.

I feel like you're making this more of a big deal

than it really is.

No, that's easy for you to say.

You're not the world's worst kisser.

This is true.

Again, this goes way, way, way out of bounds

when it comes to the conduct of a date coach,

but I will give you a one time kissing lesson,

one time, so don't get excited.

Oh, wait, listen.

Hey, I appreciate the gesture,

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

You know, I would hate for us to end our relationship

because I'm a terrible kisser.

Like, it's bad.

That's why I'm trying to help you.

There's no emotions involved here, Joe.

This is strictly business.

You sure?

Yes. Just follow my lead.

Put that down.

Okay. Um, um...

Take a deep breath 'cause I feel like you are already...

I'm just trying...

Man.

Okay.

I-I don't.

Shh. Shh.

Do I stay like this?

Turn this way.

Let me just, okay, okay.

Do you wanna count to three?

Could we? Could we?

You can count.

One, two.

Wow. Well, you passed.

- I did? - That's so great.

I have so much to do, Joe.

I can't believe we even stayed up this long.

Okay, all right.

What are you doing, Monica?

Joe is not your type.

Okay, besides he's a client.

You can't allow yourself to like him in that way.

Right?

Melody, if you don't mind me asking,

when's the last time you sang?

Right after Christmas last year.

That was when Wesley had his accident.

Where's the first place you and Wesley sang together?

That was this place called the Blue Haven on Beale Street.

It was open mic and we were terrified.

We went up there to sing,

and I just remember all the fear went away.

Hmm.

Well, maybe we need to pay a little visit

to Blue Haven on Beale Street.

Maybe you can sing something, huh?

I know what you're trying to do, Joe.

Until Wesley wakes up, there ain't no singing in me.

Excuse me.

Well, I was...

I'm pretty blown that things didn't go

as planned with Melody.

You know?

Well, you did all you could, Joe.

Melody, I'm sure she'll come around.

Sure hope so.

Thank you for hanging out with me.

Thank you for taking me to Beale Street.

I love Beale Street.

Yeah.

Pierre would never come here.

You still miss Pierre?

That's a good question.

I wish I had a good answer.

I mean, I don't, I don't really know.

Like, there was a lot of things about Pierre

that I overlooked.

Like, he was popular and good looking, but...

I mean, he is also good for my Cupid Counsel brand.

Since we broke up, you're my only client.

Look, you're a great coach, Monica,

and I'm sure business is about to be booming

for you really, really soon.

On your lips to God's ears 'cause goodness gracious.

I promise you.

Look, I know you're probably getting tired of me,

but I was thinking again,

what do you have planned for Christmas Eve?

At the moment, not much.

Well, you know, if you're available,

I was thinking maybe we could spend it together as friends.

Yeah.

I mean, I would love to spend Christmas Eve with you.

Really?

As friends.

That's fantastic.

Look, I promise we're gonna have a great time, all right?

As friends.

As friends.

I can only do it though if you do that one more time.

If I do that?

One more time.

You really...

Yippee!

Yeah, all right.

I'm sure we'll have a great time.

As...

- Friends. - Friends.

As friends.

As friends.

You want me to heel click again?

Three times the charm.

I don't know if I'm athletic.

All right. I'm gonna count it.

One, two, three.

That's great.

Most spirit at Christmas.

Monica, I pray that you hear this.

I still haven't found a date

to our highly anticipated Christmas Eve special

right here on "Morning Memphis."

That's because I don't want another date.

I want my bride-to-be back.

Don't cut me off, Monica.

I know that you miss me just as much as I miss you.

The fans miss seeing us together too.

Isn't that right, fans?

Take me back, Monica.

Don't leave me like this.

I'm down on one knee.

And as you always say,

you never want to be alone for Christmas.

So I'm asking again, Monica Montgomery, will you marry me?

Wow.

Hello?

Monica.

Skip Applegate.

Oh, hi, Mr. Applegate.

Thank you.

Thank you so much for having me on the show.

What can I do for you?

Monica, I want to have a serious conversation with you

about your future.

My future?

Yeah. You know, it really doesn't look like it.

I've been in the entertainment business for 40 years,

and rule number one, timing is everything.

And right now our ratings are through the roof.

Everyone at Grind City wants to see you

and Pierre get married.

I appreciate your concern, Mr. Applegate, but I.

It would be great for

both of your careers.

How's your dating coach stuff going?

Well, it's...

Well, when you break it off with someone

as beloved as Pierre,

it's had to have negative consequences on your business.

Speaking of dating coach business,

that is one of the reasons that I called off the wedding.

I mean, Pierre wants me to give it up.

I heard about that,

and he realizes how selfish it was of him to say it.

Right now he supports your business 100%.

He does?

Yes, he does.

We all do.

You're very good at what you do.

Question, have you considered a career in television?

Television?

Well, I.

You and Pierre are so popular right now.

I can see you guys get your own reality show

after the wedding, produced by me.

A reality show?

Timing is everything.

This Christmas Eve is your time, Monica.

Think about it.

I will.

Thank you, Mr. Applegate.

Bye.

It's all about the ratings.

Happy early Christmas Eve, Monica.

Happy early Christmas Eve, Joe.

You know, it's weird.

Like, this is the first place we ever met.

It seems like so long ago.

Like, after going through your triple A process,

I almost feel like a brand new person.

It's all because of you, Monica.

I can't tell you how excited I am

to spend Christmas Eve with you.

And that's what I actually wanted to talk to you about.

Oh.

I'm not gonna be able to spend Christmas Eve

with you tonight, Joe.

Oh, well, is something wrong?

No, nothing wrong.

It's just that I have to think about my future, Joe.

Everything is about timing and you know that my business

has not been doing well lately,

and it doesn't really look good

that I went through a public breakup

during the holiday season.

So I have been talking with my ex Pierre,

and we're actually gonna try to work things out.

So we're actually gonna be getting married

on the Christmas Eve special of "Morning Memphis."

Oh, okay.

Well, I guess congratulations.

Thank you. Thank you.

I'm really sorry to cancel.

I was looking forward to spending Christmas Eve with you.

Besides, despite the fact that I really, really like you,

I can't cross the lines like that with a client.

Well, thanks for telling me.

Sounds like you're gonna have a fantastic Christmas Eve.

Well, I guess I need to get outta here, huh?

Yeah, I need to make a move.

Yeah.

Merry Christmas, Monica.

Merry Christmas, Joe.

Monica, not expecting to see you here today

on Christmas Eve.

Neither did I.

I just had a lot of things on my mind.

I was hoping some

of that Memphis style barbecue chicken salad

could help me sort things out.

That's always a great idea.

Monica, are you okay?

That's a good question.

You know, believe it or not,

I'm actually getting married tonight.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Yeah.

And since I decided to get married again on Christmas Eve,

my client roster has gotten bigger than ever.

You don't sound like somebody

that's excited to be getting married on Christmas Eve.

Don't you need to go get ready?

Have you ever felt like you've been doing the right thing

for the wrong reason?

Definitely.

I feel that way about singing.

I miss it.

But without Wesley it just don't feel the same,

especially at Christmas.

Well, forgive me for saying, but I think you singing again

would be the best Christmas gift you could ever give Wesley.

Maybe you're right.

Maybe I can call in a favor

and see if I can make that happen.

No.

I appreciate you, Monica, I do, but I can't.

I just...

I'm gonna put in your order.

Thank you.

Well, we sure could use some Christmas magic, Santa.

Happy Christmas Eve, Memphis,

and welcome to "Morning Memphis!"

As you all know,

tonight is a very, very special evening episode

of "Morning Memphis."

Not only will we be celebrating Christmas Eve,

but our very own Pierre St. Claire

and his beautiful bride-to-be Monica Montgomery

are gonna jump the broom!

Merry Christmas Eve, Memphis.

Monica and I would like to thank you all

for the hundreds of calls, texts, and emails

expressing your concerns for us to get hitched on the show.

Because of you,

Monica and I will never be alone for Christmas ever again.

In order to win back Monica's heart

and hand in marriage tonight, I had to grant Monica a favor.

And what a favor it is.

Performing an original blues themed Christmas song

here on "Morning Memphis" this Christmas Eve

is Memphis's very own legend Melody Blue!

Merry Christmas Eve, everyone.

I'm so happy to be here.

And I'd like to thank "Morning Memphis"

for having me here today.

I'd also like to thank my friends Joe and Monica.

Joe's such a sweetheart,

and Monica convinced me to be here and sing today.

This song is dedicated to my husband Wesley.

Whose idea was this?

This is a terrible idea.

♪ I haven't been myself lately ♪

♪ Oh, my surroundings has hate me ♪

♪ I lose myself on the daily ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm without my baby ♪

♪ See, without you I've been falling apart ♪

♪ Can't shake this pain that's tormenting my heart ♪

♪ Realize that I needed you all from afar ♪

♪ The light's on but I'm in the dark ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're not around ♪

♪ Walk around with my head down ♪

♪ Christmas and I can't smile ♪

♪ In bed and I can't make it out ♪

♪ I get the blues when you away from me ♪

♪ Good lungs but I can't breathe ♪

♪ Good eyes but I can't see ♪

♪ 'Cause without you I'm just not me ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're not around ♪

♪ Walk around with my head down ♪

♪ Christmas and I can't smile ♪

♪ Lie in bed and I can't make it out ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're away from me ♪

♪ Good lungs but I can't breathe ♪

♪ Good eyes but I can't see ♪

♪ 'Cause without you I'm just not me ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're not around ♪

♪ Walk around with my head down ♪

♪ Christmas and I can't smile ♪

♪ Lie in bed and I can't make it out ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're away from ♪

♪ Good lungs but I can't breathe ♪

♪ Good eyes but I can't see ♪

♪ 'Cause without you I'm just not me ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're not around ♪

♪ Walk around with my head down ♪

♪ Christmas and I can't smile ♪

♪ Lie in bed and I can't make it out ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're away from ♪

♪ Good lungs but I can't breathe ♪

♪ Good eyes but I can't see ♪

♪ 'Cause without you I'm just not me ♪

This is my idea.

Wow.

I mean, doesn't that song

just fill us all with the Christmas spirit?

Isn't that what the beauty of Christmas all about?

But I think it's time we all get to the event

that you all have been waiting for.

Minister.

We all gathered here together on this Christmas Eve

to bring this man and this woman together in holy matrimony.

Monica Montgomery, do you take this man.

Minister, I would like to go first.

Okay. Copy that.

Thank you.

Pierre St. Claire, do you take this woman

to be your lawfully wedded wife

to have and to hold from this day forward?

I do.

Monica Montgomery,

do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband

to have and to hold from this day forward?

Well...

I used to never believe in the magic of Christmas.

I even used Christmas to my benefit

to lead people to hire my services, but.

I was wrong.

Christmas isn't about getting, it's about giving.

It's about being grateful for the people you have

and the things that you have.

Fortunately for me, I have someone in my life

who has shown me the true meaning of Christmas giving

and being grateful.

That's the man I need to spend Christmas with.

Oh gosh.

What just happened? Minister?

Merry Christmas Eve.

Merry Christmas Eve.

I knew you would be here.

I just ran all the way from "Morning Memphis" studio.

Oh, you want a hot chocolate or something?

No, I'm good.

I saw what you did for Melody, you know.

You saw?

Yeah, that was nice.

I'm proud of you.

What's the matter, Joe?

It's Christmas Eve.

I thought you would be more upbeat.

We just lost all the funding

for the Christmas food and toy drive.

Oh, Joe, I'm so sorry.

Yeah.

Just literally found out a few hours ago.

Without Wesley and Melody Blue we can't sell the tickets.

So now all the financial responsibility

falls on my shoulders.

What are you gonna do?

I don't know.

I guess we need some of that Christmas magic.

Yeah.

You know, I was thinking

when I was running in the freezing cold,

I realized that we have actually been

through the five phases of dating.

Think about it.

When you came to the coffee shop,

we were definitely in the "goofy goofy" phase.

And then when I finally got to know you,

even though I was in denial,

we were in the "I'm feeling you" phase.

And then when we went to your Christmas party together,

we were in the "where the hell is this going" phase.

And right now we're at the "cards on the table" phase.

And I'll admit, I usually would never go for your type.

But if you'll have me,

I would really like to spend Christmas Eve with you.

And maybe with a little Christmas magic,

we could have a happy ending.

I like you, Monica. A lot.

I mean, you've done more for me than I could ever repay.

But after everything that went down,

I don't know if I'm ready to jump into anything.

I don't think you are either.

I think we both need some time to think.

So...

As hard as it is for me to say this,

maybe we both deserve to be alone for Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Monica.

I'm so sorry, Pastor Irvin.

This is all I can afford to put together.

You don't have to apologize about anything, Joe.

Your heart has always been in the right place.

I mean, you've done just about everything you can, son.

But those families are out there depending on us

to make their Christmas special.

I feel like I let them down.

Look, no one believes

in the magic of Christmas more than you.

So let's just believe in that magic right now, okay?

Okay.

Come on, let me help you.

Merry Christmas, everybody.

Merry Christmas!

We'd like to thank each and every one

for celebrating Christmas with us.

But before we begin, I'd like us to take a moment

to be grateful for our lives and our loved ones' lives,

because those are the true gifts.

Each year Holy Light of the World Church is honored

to sponsor the community for Christmas.

Now, we know that sometimes it may seem

like life gets rough.

Sometimes it feels like our prayers aren't answered.

Sometimes it feels like it's easy to lose faith.

And those are the very moments

that we need to believe the most.

That is why it is so important to believe in God

and the magic of Christmas.

Right now we really, really need you to believe.

Merry Christmas!

The magic of Christmas is real.

Monica, you saved the day.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

How'd you manage to bring all these people together?

Well, I may not be with Pierre anymore,

but I'm still on social media.

And plus, you couldn't believe

how many families reached out to help.

Oh, I guess the magic of Christmas still does exist.

You can say that again.

I thought you didn't believe in Santa?

Santa's more of a giving spirit

than an actual person, Joe.

You're a good coach.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

Wesley!

He has risen.

Monica, Joe, thank you for making me believe

in the magic of Christmas again.

Nice to meet you Wesley.

Good to meet you.

Thanks for getting my baby girl to sing again.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

We'll let you go meet everybody.

All right. Enjoy the party.

Man, this is so beautiful.

Aw.

So do you still think we have a chance

at the last of the five phases of dating?

The happy ending?

Mm-hmm.

Wow, Joe. You're a good student too.

I think it's safe to say neither of us will ever be alone

for Christmas again.

Merry Christmas, Monica.

Merry Christmas, Joe.

Okay, you guys ready for some gifts?

Merry Christmas, everybody!

♪ Couldn't imagine Christmas without you, babe ♪

♪ Just thinking about it got my heart wanting to break ♪

♪ You see that I've never experienced ♪

♪ loneliness this day ♪

♪ Defend it from ever happening, I pray ♪

♪ My prayer has been answered ♪

♪ All wrapping around you ♪

♪ I wished upon a star ♪

♪ And you came so ♪

♪ I never doubt ♪

♪ This time of year is ♪

♪ Family and friends ♪

♪ Special woman or man ♪

♪ Spread love ♪

♪ Give magic happening a chance ♪

♪ So never gonna be ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Being in love is so beautiful ♪

♪ Thinking about our family playing all in the snow ♪

♪ And looking at all of the present ♪

♪ We got up under the tree ♪

♪ Realizing that you're all that I need ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ I'm never gonna be ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ It's her favorite time of year ♪

♪ And she here with me ♪

♪ Met her at a wedding ♪

♪ Everything was so sincere with me ♪

♪ Got a flight problem, but none ever fly to me ♪

♪ I see she missing her family and I want to be ♪

♪ Better fill the void ♪

♪ Maybe we can build a little bit ♪

♪ Let me be your joy ♪

♪ Get married and have a couple kids ♪

♪ Ain't gotta be alone ♪

♪ If you gonna give your boy a chance ♪

♪ Pay attention while I do my dance ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone for Christmas ♪

♪ Never gonna be alone ♪

♪ Never gonna be ♪

♪ I haven't been myself lately ♪

♪ Oh, my surroundings has hate me ♪

♪ I lose myself on the daily ♪

♪ 'Cause I'm without my baby

♪ See, without you I've been falling apart ♪

♪ Can't shake this pain that's tormenting my heart ♪

♪ Realize that I needed you all from afar ♪

♪ The light's on but I'm in the dark ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're not around ♪

♪ Walk around with my head down ♪

♪ Christmas and I can't smile

♪ Lie in bed and I can't make it out ♪

♪ I get the blues when you away from me ♪

♪ Good lungs but I can't breathe ♪

♪ Good eyes but I can't see

♪ 'Cause without you I'm just not me ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're not around ♪

♪ Walk around with my head down ♪

♪ Christmas and I can't smile

♪ Lie in bed and I can't make it out ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're away from me ♪

♪ Good lungs but I can't breathe ♪

♪ Good eyes but I can't see

♪ 'Cause without you I'm just not me ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're not around ♪

♪ Walk around with my head down ♪

♪ Christmas and I can't smile

♪ Lie in bed and I can't make it out ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're away from ♪

♪ Good lungs but I can't breathe ♪

♪ Good eyes but I can't see

♪ 'Cause without you I'm just not me ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're not around ♪

♪ Walk around with my head down ♪

♪ Christmas and I can't smile ♪

♪ Lie in bed and I can't make it out ♪

♪ I get the blues when you're away from ♪