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Please, God, no.

I am Delilah. Mac's ex-wife.

Is it weird dating other people?

I need to do all 12 for the article.

Tell Callum, Date Nine should be here.

That's a really good idea. Then you could be my date.

-Wait, your date? -KATE: I'm to bring a friend.

You canceled New Year's. Christmas felt... empty.

KATE: You're a great friend and kisser.

You're the whole package.

Great kisser?

-I love you. -I love this song, too.

-I knew you heard me. -I had to laugh it off.

When I kiss you, it's not a joke.

[Sentimental festive rock song]

DELILAH: Hello, darling.

Mom? Are you... following me?

If I was following you, you wouldn't know.

I dated a spy. For quite a while, actually.

He taught me all sorts of covert maneuvers.

So, what's up?

Well, you know how you said

we would spend some time together?

So, I thought we could make good use of your commute

but no pressure.

Ughhhh...

-[Sentimental song continues] -What?

-Mmm. -What?

Your chakras are way off, dear.

Clearly, you've got something on your mind.

But I-- but I won't pester you. I'll just sit here quietly.

I'll-- I'll-- um, I'll just give you space.

♪ A very merry Christmas

♪ With laughter and some cheer

-♪ I hope you have a good one... - [Typing]: We need to talk.

♪ And a happier new year

♪ A very merry Christmas

- [He exhales deeply] -♪ With laughter and no tears...

-♪ I hope you have a good one... -[Keys tap]

♪ And a better one next year...

Callum.

Oliver?

♪ I wish for every soul

♪ To feel like a child

♪ Full of warmth... ♪

[Song ends; people chat]

You need to get this off your chest, before it digs in.

-OK, OK. -[Excited]: Oooh!

I will tell you if you promise not to tell anyone.

-I'm serious. -Secret lover or dead body?

I have a contingency plan for both.

Actually, they're the same plan, but no, I promise.

Go.

Callum kissed me.

-[Intriguing, emotional music] -Oh, I love that.

And I've been waiting for him to explain for two days,

and still nothing.

And... this happened once before.

-Mhm. -Yeah, in uni.

I think we just were both afraid it would ruin the friendship,

and so we pretended it was a joke.

I mean, of course I've thought about it.

You know, it's-- it's Callum. He's-- he's the best.

But... [Sighs] why now?

And why can't I figure out how I feel about it?

And why are we avoiding each other?

You have Richard, who's great, and he's, you know,

emotionally available, a clean slate.

And, of course, this is bringing up all of my issues.

Fear of abandonment, commitment issues and-- No offense.

I just don't know why it's so hard. I mean...

What is this, fourth grade?

So... anyway, the point is,

my chakras are the least of my problems right now.

Darling, it's all connected.

-[Soft determined music] -I needed to come down.

Clear the air after Dates with Mates.

It's not necessary. We are all good.

I just love Sarah so much. And when it's meant to be...

[Sighs]: Understood, mate. Cheers.

You have every right to be furious with me.

And having been where you are, I know how bad it can feel.

-Really, it's fine. -If you want to punch me...

go ahead.

-I know I deserve it. -[Music ends]

[Birds chirp]

Why, because you told the truth?

If it makes people uncomfortable,

it doesn't mean you shouldn't say it.

Some people, when they hear the truth, they...

deny it.

Or they accuse you of lying.

So you end up tossing and turning for two days straight,

wondering why doing what felt right could

-make everything go so wrong. -[Hopeful music]

I mean, I finally had the courage

to lay it all out there, and it completely backfired.

Well, thank you for just listening

and not being judgmental.

You're being very calm about all this.

Oh, honey, that's just the Botox. [Chuckles]

[Exhales deeply]

I feel like I'm gonna regret asking this, but...

what do you think I should do?

You need to get into the same room with Callum

and see if the spark that has been ignited,

or, in your case, reignited, flares.

I shouldn't have to be the one to reach out.

That's fine, Kate.

But don't back away from the mess, darling.

Some of the best treasures of my life,

I found in the mess.

[Phone buzzes]

It's Richard.

When I find myself

on the horns of a two-man dilemma,

which happens more often than you might think, my dear...

-Mother... -Alright.

Find yourself a third man.

There is nothing like another option

to put the entire situation into focus.

-Trust me. [Chuckles softly] -[Whimsical yet tender music]

I'm sorry you're going through all of that,

but just so we're on the same page,

you're not talking about Sarah now?

-No. -[Chuckles relieved]: OK...

Brilliant. And what did she say,

whoever this is, who isn't Sarah?

I don't know. I walked away.

OK.

And you walked away because...?

To make a point.

It's her move now.

I don't know, mate.

I don't know if dropping a truth bomb and then running for cover

is the best way to go. I learnt the hard way.

Tell her exactly how you feel. Otherwise you might never know.

[Music ends; birds chirp]

I came here preparing for you to punch me, but...

really, I think you need a hug.

[Soft music]

And this one was worn by one of the Spice Girls

but I can't remember which one.

I once partied in Dubai with one of the Spice Girls.

I can't remember which one, either!

[Both laugh loudly]

-NICOLA: Of course we have... -Say no more. This is iconic.

I remember the spread in Vogue . It was beautiful.

Thank you. It's gratifying to have one's vision come alive.

And to contribute a thing of beauty to the world,

if I may say so.

One of the first female designers in Savile Row.

My daughter brags about you all the time.

And this pattern, it's stunning!

It's Kate's, yes?

Indeed, it's, uh...

we have a great partnership.

Oh, well, thank you for letting me poke around.

I always wanted to see my baby in her element. And oh!

Oooh, the shops on Bond Street are calling my name.

-Oh! -See you at the house.

-Ta, ta! -Ta, ta. [Chuckles softly]

Your mother is quite, uh,...

a lot.

I like her.

[Gentle festive music]

-Hey. -[Music ends]

Oh, what happened with the floral?

We still have it.

And it's kind of my favorite right now.

I... I don't know, it's elegant and romantic

and... it kinda goes with everything.

Yes, this one is inconsistent, unsure of itself.

Yeah, I know.

I'm still trying to figure it out.

Been trying for 15 years, to be honest.

Good grief! Give up the ghost, darling.

Life is short, move on!

I know, but I think it's special, you know?

What if it's the one?

You know, what if it's the pattern I've been comparing

all the other patterns to?

Eventually you'll have to pick one and try it on for size.

What if I can't pick?

[Knock on door]

This just arrived for Kate.

[Intriguing music]

[Exhales deeply]

[Festive hopeful music]

[Music turns confused]

Is that a hat?

Who did you offend?

[Sighs]: Christmas cupid, apparently.

-[Hopeful music] -Where on earth are you going?

To find a third option.

-There you go. -Thank you.

BARISTA: Evelyn! We're out of oat milk.

-Oh, hi. -Ah.

Didn't expect to see you here.

Or there. That side of the counter.

The boy needed some extra hands, so...

-Well, lovely surprise. -[Jazzy Christmas music]

-Coffee? -Please. Uh, takeaway.

Wow. Looks like you've been friendzoned.

Yikes.

Surprising you need a coat,

all that hot air coming out of your mouth.

Oh, you can deny it all you want but I can see the vibes.

They've gone from "will they/won't they"

to "never gonna happen".

[Tense yet gentle music]

[Whimsical music]

-Enjoy. -Thanks.

-[Emotional music] -Ha-- have a good day.

Oh!

[Jazzy tune resumes]

Do you have any kombucha?

[Festive bells]

[Another jazzy festive tune]

Ooh, committed to the theme. Wonderful!

[Chuckles happily]: 'Tis the season.

Ah, I see you received my gift.

-Don't pretend not to love this. -When have I ever pretended?

And I think you're going to love this one, too.

Let me introduce you to your match.

-Kate, this is Charlie. -Hi.

-DREW: Charlie, this is Kate. -Hey.

And you two have something in common.

Besides the humiliating holiday hats?

Well, for one, you're both American.

And two, you both work in textiles.

I'm a conservationist at the Winterhorne Museum.

Oh, I love the Winterhorne.

I just saw their exhibit

on King Henry VIII's wedding cloaks.

-That was mine. -[Gasps]: No way!

Wait, you've actually touched King Henry's stockings?

Yes, his Venetians. And with this very hand.

-Gloved, of course. -I mean, of course.

So the idea is that you both walk around,

get to know each other, and then you choose the perfect gift.

I'll leave you to it. You're off to a good start. Mmm?

-Shall we? -Sure.

So, tell me about King Henry's hosiery.

I will share all the gruesome details.

-But first, what do you do? -Oh, I'm a textile designer.

At Nicola by Nicola on Savile Row.

Wow! Her reputation precedes her.

-[Chuckles] -What's she really like?

Yeah, she's... she can be tough but she's brilliant, obviously.

And she secretly has a really big heart.

And you? Is, uh, fashion your passion?

[Laughs] Uh, to be honest, my passion has been sort of

straying away from just fashion lately.

And towards?

You really wanna hear all this?

-Yeah, absolutely. -[Upbeat festive music]

OK.

[People chat and laugh]

CHARLIE: I hope they have eggnog. I love eggnog.

KATE: I thought I was the only one.

So where are you from?

-Chicago. -Oh, I love it there.

I lived in Lincoln Park for a while.

Um, amazing pizza.

Oh, deep dish is the way to go.

I can't find a good slice here to save my life.

KATE: I know a place. Not deep dish, but--

-Kate! -Marjorie, you look hilarious.

So do you!

Oh, Charlie, this is Marjorie. Marjorie, Charlie.

Or have you guys already dated or matched or...?

I haven't had the pleasure.

Nice to meet you.

I'm gonna check out that booth with the reindeer superheroes.

-I'll be right back. -OK.

American, huh?

You can talk about baseball and hamburgers and J.Lo.

-That's all we talk about? -Obviously.

[Laughs] The joke is on you. We were talking about pizza.

-Yeah. So there. -[Both chuckle]

And where's your date?

Uh, he's around here somewhere.

And, Kate, he is handsome and nice and funny,

and, dare I say it, I am filled with hope.

[Excited chuckle]

Here he comes.

[Romantic music]

-Richard! Hi. -[Uncomfortable music]

-Hi. -Oh, you two have met?

We were matched for date number one.

CHARLIE: Alright, I caved.

Spider-Man Rudolph will look excellent on my mantelpiece.

I love a good reluctant hero.

-[Richard clears throat] -Oh, th-- this is Richard.

This is Charlie. Charlie, Richard.

MARJORIE: Charlie,

I need a second opinion

before I go all in on my date's gift.

Would you mind?

Sure.

Be right back.

[Music ends]

Well, that was awkward.

Gonna pretend we don't know each other?

This was bound to happen. We're dating 11 other people.

I know, but it's still weird seeing you with somebody else.

-Isn't it kind of weird for you? -Yeah.

It's a bit cute.

What's cute?

I feel like you might be just a teensy bit jealous.

Oh, I feel like you might be just a teensy bit presumptuous.

[Playful music]

I'm a little jealous of Captain America.

His name is Charlie.

Fine. Charlie America, then.

Captain Charlie America to you. And, yeah, he's pretty great!

Oh, so now you're trying to make me jealous!

-Well, two can play that game. -Mhm.

-Mhm. -The perfect gift.

Charlie, you're a star.

Kate, see you around.

-Yeah. Bye. -Bye.

[Playful emotional music]

[Exhales softly]

Where to next?

[Soft music plays in background]

-Can I help you with something? -Yes.

What are your intentions with my ex-husband?

Pardon me?

Don't get me wrong.

I know it's none of my business

and he'd be mortified I'm asking but...

Mac is a good man

and he's easy on the eyes and that combination

is hard to come by in the same package.

You should go for it.

Ours is not a romantic relationship

and I'd rather appreciate it

if you'd stop insinuating otherwise.

Why is the whole village trying to pair us together?

I know we're a certain age and single.

Oh, get a life, people.

[Chuckles]

Yeah, I mean...

we have a lot in common

and we have a good time together but...

it's not "till death us do part".

[Inquisitive music]

You can stare at me all you like.

But a road trip

and a Latin aerobics class

does not a relationship make.

And I won't share my intimate feelings with you in any case!

Ah, so you do have feelings for Mac.

Agh! Gah.

-[Whimsical music] -Ya!

-DELILAH: Hi! -Where is everybody?

Kate and Callum have gone MIA and I have big news!

I have no idea.

There's literally nowhere else

to be in this place but here.

[Pleasant music]

The long nights and weekends

have finally paid off.

I've been offered partner at the firm.

Oh, that's fantastic!

Yeah... it's everything I've been working towards, but, um...

Oh, come on,

tell Auntie Delilah.

I am on a roll.

I just helped Evelyn through her feelings

and this morning I had to talk Kate back from the cliff's edge.

She was so upset about this Callum thing.

Of course.

Tell me more.

Well, you should have seen her.

She could barely keep her head on straight. I...

I don't know if she and Callum can stay friends.

-Terrible. -Mhm.

And that would be because...?

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

-No? -No, no, no, no. No!

Hmm. I-- I didn't say anything.

No, but you did!

Oh, no, I didn't.

I am a vault.

And don't you forget it, Laura!

[Choir music]: ♪ Step into Christmas, let's join together

♪ We can watch the snow fall forever and ever

♪ Eat, drink and be merry, come along with me... ♪

So... uh, you and Richard?

Oh, I mean, you know, we went on a few dates, but, you know,

we're all dating a lot of people, so...

It doesn't matter.

Seeing someone you care about with another person sucks.

[Choir music continues]

I mean... dating in general is kind of a nightmare.

You know, it's like...

you try so hard to be open, and then, I don't know,

you panic and wonder, "Should I have protected myself more?"

It's so complicated.

Sorry. This isn't really first-date talk.

No...

Alright, listen, I have an idea for the perfect gift for you

but you can't buy it in a Christmas market.

You game?

Sure.

-Knock, knock. -Nobody's home.

-I need advice. -[Soft festive tune]

-Pass. -It's about Kate.

Oh, in that case, double pass.

I may have let out a tiny little secret

Kate was trying to keep.

What? You mean our daughter,

the one with major trust issues,

told you a secret and you blabbed it

to what I can only assume was the entire village?

[Music ends]

You know what? What's done is done.

Kate might end up thanking me for it.

And Santa might lose ten stone before Christmas.

It's not like I'm trying to let Kate down.

It's just her way or the highway, always.

You're not wrong.

But everyone has their own way of coping.

Ooh, I see you've been working on the bike.

-Taken it out for a spin yet? -[Engine sputters]

Come on, Mac, let's go for a ride!

-Kate would kill me! -Oh, come on!

You are not the old fuddy duddy that Kate says you are.

-I'm younger than you! -Oh, prove it.

[Sputtering continues; she laughs happily]

[Rock music]

Keep your wig on!

[Engine accelerates, she yells excitedly, he laughs]

[Delilah yells]

[Rock music fades]

Are you sure you work here and we're allowed to do this?

Yes. I mean, who'd have a problem

with two Americans rifling through the most priceless

textile archives in all of Great Britain?

Hmm. That's a good point. [Chuckles]

[Gentle festive music; door clicks closed]

KATE: Woah. Wow!

-[Soft excited music] -This is the perfect gift.

-BOTH: Oh! -[She laughs]

I have to admit, that felt good.

Oh, you bet it did!

Oh! Ooh...

Did you see Evelyn's face when we rode past the Pear Tree?

-[Tense music] -What? Evelyn?

Oh, no. Well, she might think that you and I were--

-Yes, exactly. -[Whimsical tune]

-You are an insufferable woman. -[Determined music]

Always making a mess!

[Pleasant music]

It's an exhibit my co-worker is putting together.

It's a "who's who" of British designers throughout history.

Wow.

You know, I was never that into fashion.

And then when we moved here, my dad took me to Savile Row

and I saw Nicola's window, and the rest is history.

So you chose textile design.

Yeah, I mean, look at that. It's so cool,

how a pattern can sort of look messy,

but there really is a purpose to it, you know?

Making order out of chaos is kind of my favorite thing.

Mine's cheesecake.

[She chuckles softly]

So how does your family feel about losing you

to jolly old England?

Oh, it's just temporary. I'm on loan from MoMA.

Oh. So... so you're leaving?

Well, yeah, eventually.

But I'm here through the holidays,

I thought the 12 Dates could be a way to meet cool people.

Which it obviously was.

Huh. But-- so you're not looking for anything serious, then?

I don't know.

Are you?

I didn't think I was,

but it's funny, somebody asked me that

at the start of this, and...

I can sort of feel my answer already changing.

Anyway, I just realized I still owe you a present.

I think I have an idea.

Hmm, what do you think?

-It's kind of terrible. -Yeah.

I said I knew a place, not that it was good. [Chuckles]

[Phone buzzes]

-LAURA: Still coming tonight? -Oh, no...

I gotta go.

[Latin music plays, women pant and laugh]

Hands in the air like you just don't care!

-ALL: Wooh! -Shake it around.

[Laughs]

What's so important that you're disturbing my class?

There's something I have to tell you, and it can't wait.

It's gonna have to.

I don't know what you saw or think you saw,

but Delilah, she's... like a pest,

a plague of biblical proportions.

Don't think there's anything going on.

There most definitely is not .

Mac, what do you want from me?

I wanna take you out on a date.

[Music ends; women whisper animatedly]

A proper date.

-[Music resumes] -Everyone, from the top. And!

CHILDREN [Sing on stage]: ♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells

♪ Jingle all the way

♪ Oh, what fun it is to... ♪

-Oy! Hi. -Hi.

Sorry I'm late. Hope I didn't miss stuff. Is that...

-a Christmas lobster? -Don't be ridiculous.

It's a Christmas prawn.

-With claws? -I don't know.

Right, darling, off you go.

Sorry, the date took forever, but in a good way.

Great. Good. Fine. What happened between you and Callum?

-What have you heard? -Your mom was cryptic about it.

Well, look who it is!

You never come to these.

I'm looking for Kate.

He speaks.

What, uh, took you so long?

I could ask you the same. Where have you been?

Pardon me. 'll be the one asking questions around here.

I'm quite good at it. I actually made partner.

Not that you'd know.

-Amazing! -Save it. I can't enjoy it.

My two best friends are at odds. So...

If we could just get this over and done with,

then we can all listen to my daughter singing out of tune,

dressed as Christmas marine life.

I want you to take us seriously.

-[Emotional music] -[Kate exhales]

I tried to say that the other night.

You-- you changed the rules, Callum, you can't--

You can't just kiss me and then disappear

and expect me to process it all on my own.

The last time I told you how I felt, you--

This is so irresponsible of you! I mean, you get that, right?

Like... how do I know I'm not just a rebound?

Or that you're not just afraid to be alone?

I mean, come on, you should know better!

That's not what this is.

It's like you're trying to not understand me.

No, the point is, is that I am not here

to make you feel better about the mess that you made, OK?

I am here to watch holiday seafood dancing on a stage.

And that's what I'm gonna go do, so, excuse me.

-Break a leg. You're the best. -[Whimsical music]

[Pleasant festive piano music plays in café]

You're up early.

Couldn't sleep. [Sighs]

I heard there was a declaration of love in your class?

Oh, no, it was nothing.

The whole village is talking about it.

-It was just so embarrassing. -Sounds brave to me.

-Give it a go. -Give what a go?

I don't know. Being happy?

It might end in disaster.

But if you don't try, if you don't do it,

won't you always wonder?

Is that what happened with you and Kate?

You're not the only one with their ear to the ground.

That didn't go well. No.

But at least I took a chance.

And you might regret it if you don't.

Thanks. [Exhales satisfied]

What if all this time we've been laughing

about Kate and Callum, and the kiss,

and actually they're in love with each other?

[Soft hopeful music]

What else have I missed? I feel like I'm in the dark.

[Sighs]

Maybe you are

because this is between Callum and Kate.

But I'm right in the middle. No.

I have to talk to Callum about this. Mhm.

[Soft determined music]

Just make sure you listen, too!

[Bird chirps]

-DELILAH: Morning. -[Playful music]

Oh, good, you're up.

No, no, I'm not up. I'm the opposite of up.

Sweetheart, I am so sorry

that I let the Callum thing slip.

I didn't mean to, but in my defense--

No, you know what? There is no defense.

You trusted me, and I'm usually like a vault with secrets.

It's like talking to a tomb, everyone says--

Mhm. Mom, Mom, Mom...

All right, you trusted me, and, um...

I'm ready to hear it.

Let me have it.

[Sighs]

[Intriguing music]

It needed to come out.

-Really? -Yes. And...

It pains me to admit it:

your advice actually

did help me clarify some things. So...

Student becomes the master. Love it.

All right, Socrates, take it down a notch.

I still have to figure out what's the right choice.

Yes, you do.

And you will. And Kate,

love... there is nothing like it.

[Chuckles happily]

Well, hang on now.

You're gonna make me eat this all by myself?

-You trying to kill me? -[Joyful music]

[Delilah sighs happily]

You want the raisin one?

[Soft festive music plays in background, people chat]

I can feel you staring at me.

I wanna talk about what happened.

No, thanks.

We need to talk about

what happened with Kate. Both times.

[Birds chirp]

I-- I always assumed Kate told you what happened back then.

I only know what you both said. That it was nothing, a laugh.

I told her I loved her.

[Emotional music]

I never knew she'd heard me until the other night.

I'd long suspected that she had,

and her pretending otherwise was her way of...

letting me down gently.

But the other night, I just...

I was tired of ignoring it.

I should have told her how I felt.

Oh, you mean before we strongly encouraged her

to date 12 other men?

Terrible timing.

You think?

So what are you gonna do?

Do you want me to talk to her?

Like, not to meddle,

but just to--

maybe just to help a teensy bit?

It doesn't matter.

She's made it perfectly clear it's too late.

What if you-- OK, OK, this is...

I'm just asking the question.

What if it isn't too late?

[Bright music]

[Knocks on door]

Uh...

Well, thanks for knocking.

Not everybody does.

My life was fine until I met you, Mr. Tucker.

You've just turned it all upside down.

I never imagined there would ever be

someone after Martin.

I thought it was greedy to even think about it, but...

I can't deny it.

There is something between us. Or...

maybe there could be.

So... [Exhales deeply]

my answer is yes, I will go on a date with you.

Um, a proper date. Just you and me. The two of us.

Good.

We've already spent the night together, if you think about it,

in Brighton. And, uh...

we've danced, read romantic literature.

Seems we're doing everything backwards.

We're not already married, are we?

Do you want to do this? Or you just want to joke?

Sorry. It-- it's just that when I'm with you,

I tend to make silly jokes.

[Bright music]

Well...

I happen to like your silly jokes.

Ah, so, dinner? Drinks?

Dinner... and a stroll.

Oh. Arm-in-arm or hand-in-hand?

Hmm... We'll just see how the evening goes.

Oh, see, that makes it sound like a proper date.

That makes me feel a bit nervous.

[Tender music]

I think that takes care of that. Nothing to be nervous about now.

So... will you take me home on that bike of yours?

[Music concludes; footsteps approach]

NICOLA: I have the most amazing news.

-What? -The Winterhorne called.

They want one of my pieces in a retrospective

on influential British designers.

-That's amazing. -It's the dress with your print.

They'll pick it up very soon.

I can't believe they thought of me!

I mean, of course I can, but I must say, it is thrilling.

Well, you deserve it.

You're right, I do.

I have some champagne in the back. Let's toast.

[Phone buzzes]

DREW: Date 11 is a do-over that's long overdue.

Your car will be there in one hour!

NICOLA: Kate, you coming?

[Sia's "Underneath the Mistletoe", slow song, plays]

♪ I've got a crush La la la la la la

♪ Like a school girl...

This is perfect!

Date number 11.

Unrequited love...

requited, finally.

Let's see what Kate says before you plan our future.

Come on, she's gonna love it!

-[He sighs unsure] -LAURA: Drew.

Can I get an ETA on Kate?

DREW: Checking!

♪ La la la la la la I wanna know ya

♪ Run to me, run to me through the white night

♪ 'Cause I adore ya

♪ Run to me, run to me...

Love Actually is what you wanna go with?

-Yeah, inside joke. -Why don't I know it, then?

♪ It's Christmas time, so run for your life

♪ Oh, Hallelujah

♪ A snowy night, a woman on fire

♪ I'm waiting for ya...

DRIVER: Here we are.

♪ So here we go under the mistletoe

♪ Oh, I adore ya

♪ A snowy night, a woman on fire...

I sent a car.

Kate wasn't there.

I'm sorry.

♪ Oh, you and me here, underneath the mistletoe

♪ Oh, you and me here... ♪

Richard.

I couldn't stand the idea of you going out

with someone else for Date 11,

so I intervened.

Hope you don't mind?

No, not at all. But... what about my actual date?

Well, it's not his night. It's ours.

[Both chuckle softly]

[Song fades]

[Richard laughs; gentle piano music]

-Careful. Just a little more. -Ooh, I'm scared.

-A little more. -Mmm...

Nearly there. OK, wait right here.

OK?

[Romantic French song plays softly on speakers]

-Are you ready? -As I'll ever be.

Open.

What do you think?

Oh my God. [Chuckles]

Or should I say, mon Dieu .

I owed you a first date and Paris is kind of our thing.

-It is? -Oh...

He makes good on his promise.

[French accent]: Too much, Madame?

Oui , oui, it's much too much.

The truth is, when I first got into the 12 Dates,

I was a skeptic.

Now look at me.

Yeah, in an abandoned building

surrounded by a bazillion candles.

I mean, this must be a fire hazard.

Be honest, did you bring me here for a ritualistic sacrifice?

-No. -You can tell me.

12 Dates was supposed to be an experiment

to see if all these big romantic experiences

make a difference in the search for love and connection.

I thought it was just kind of a fantasy.

You came along, and...

next thing I know, I plan a date with a giant Eiffel Tower.

Yeah, I know what you mean.

I will admit I was

a little jalouse when I saw you with Marjorie.

-Hmm, a little jalouse ? -Just a little.

I love that you're honest and say what you think.

I do.

Said literally no one ever.

Why?

-Was that cheesy? -No. I mean, yes, but...

it's just nobody thinks that about me.

So it's...

it's nice to hear.

Poor Cal. He was devastated.

Made me swear that I'd never talk to Kate about it.

[Soft melancholic music]

Yeah, I pushed too hard.

I feel terrible.

I am never meddling in my friends' romantic lives

ever again. I mean it this time.

No, really.

But, um...

working with Drew did make me realize something.

-You don't want to be partner. -Wha-- How did you know?

Same way I know you have a mince pie in your pocket.

You haven't been happy. You've been searching.

Yeah...

I wanna quit the firm.

OK.

I just want to go out on my own. Like, start my own company,

take the cases I want,

help the people who are really in need.

Oh, I get it now.

Professional meddling. Makes perfect sense.

I love how you get me. Mince pie?

Go on.

Mmm...

If you're trying to win me over

with unlimited sweets,

it's working.

In my family, we go big on special occasions.

-I have six siblings. -Whoa, whoa. Six?

-I was lucky number seven. -Wow!

My folks finally stopped once they got it right.

[Both chuckle]

I always wondered what it'd be like to grow up an only child.

You must have made out like a bandit at Christmas.

[Laughs softly] Yes, it definitely had its perks.

But it was kind of lonely, too.

Like, especially after the divorce, you know?

Mhm.

-So I met your mom. -Don't remind me.

What's your dad like?

He's the best. Yeah, he's a total legend.

He's my best friend. Yeah, we're super close.

I can't wait to meet him.

I don't know. He's been struggling a bit

with his retirement.

Trying to figure out what his purpose is now. So...

-I worry about him. -I'm sure he'll figure it out.

What's not to like about having all your time to yourself?

[Water sloshes]

-Come on, Mac. -[Pleasant song plays]

Pull yourself together.

You're acting like a schoolboy.

This is a good thing. Don't blow it.

[Metallic hum; he pants]

-[Panting intensifies] -EVELYN: Mac.

-You OK in there? -[Glass breaks]

-[Phone buzzes] -KATE: Oh. Sorry.

[She chuckles]

[Phone buzzes again]

Someone's popular.

They can wait.

[Phone buzzes again]

Sorry. Let me just...

Hey, Callum, it's not a good time.

[Dramatic music]

What?

[Music continues; muffled hospital sounds]

[Sound resumes normally]

Where is he? Where's my dad?

[Emotional festive music]