All language subtitles for Timeless Tidings of Joy.en

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How's the new batch coming, Ally?

>> Ready to spread some Christmas cheer

once the ink dries? I think these are

your best this year, Grandma Joy. Cookie

break.

>> Oh, do you even have to ask? You know,

most people use gift bags nowadays. They

save a lot of time.

>> Where's the heart in that? No, no. A

proper gift should feel more like a

mystery. Something you open up slowly,

bit by bit. Your grandpa used to say I

[music] could make even the simplest of

gifts feel like magic just because of

the way I wrap them.

>> Let's be honest, the words you wrote on

the tags meant more to him than any

gift.

Grandma, where's your wedding ring?

>> It was just a ring, Ally. The shop

needed it more than I did. Your grandpa

would understand.

>> Not again.

>> Okay, Grandma got it.

>> I can't believe I keep knocking this

thing over.

>> One day, I'm [music] going to replace

this silly carousel.

One day, Grandma,

you [music] always say the same thing.

But

>> But how many days do I have left?

>> Is that [music] what you've been

worrying about, dearest?

I I worry that you've been running this

shop for 60 years, and it's taken

everything out of you, honey. That's

because you think of this little shop as

just a place.

Every tiding of joy I've ever drawn,

every Christmas season we've spent

together [music]

and every person who walks in that door

looking for something unique to send to

[music] someone they love. It's all a

part of me and I'm a part of it and it's

all a part of God's greater plan

in our technological world. A great app

isn't enough. If we want Connectree to

succeed, we need to make it feel

essential to our users. We need to

manufacture that feeling. Limited early

access, paid signups, users will

subscribe simply because they don't want

to miss out where their friends are. If

we do all these steps right, we hit the

ground running. And by the end of the

year,

>> Connectry will be the fastest growing

communication app.

>> Well, we are 1 month out from launch.

And as you know, this is the time most

companies bring in a launch strategy

team to oversee the roll out, right?

>> But we're not going to do that.

>> Instead, I'll be leading the launch

myself.

>> No one knows this product better than

you, Ally.

[music]

>> Uh, before we move on, can we just give

Nina some appreciation? because not only

is she the best techie in the game, but

she somehow manages to make an app look

like it belongs on a runway. [laughter]

>> Well done.

>> Okay, that's it everyone. Thank you so

much. Have a great long weekend.

>> And if you see Santa, ask him for some

coffee cuz we're going to need it.

>> Hey, Lucas, can I see you in my office,

please?

Hey.

>> Hey. Come on in. Have a seat.

>> You weren't exactly celebrating in

there.

>> Look, I know how much work has gone into

this. I don't want to be the guy

throwing a wrench into it.

>> Well, you're on the team for a reason.

If you see something, say it.

Ally, you should have hired a launch

strategy team.

>> Why?

>> I mean, that's what companies usually do

at this stage.

>> I know the company better than anyone,

and we've put in the work. The last

thing we need is someone coming in now

reshaping it. A launch strategist isn't

going to tell me anything I don't

already know.

>> I've been tracking market trends.

Startups using this exact playbook are

seeing big initial spikes then crash.

The markets are oversaturated. The tech

insider Substack dropped an article this

morning. Companies following this launch

model are flatlining. I just thought you

should know.

>> I appreciate your input.

>> I'll take the weekend to think about it

and I'll figure out a way to fix the

strategy myself.

>> All right.

I'll leave you to it.

[snorts]

>> I thought I was the only one still here.

>> Are you turning the boardroom into

Santa's workshop again?

>> Only place I can wrap presents without

my little spy skipping around.

What are you working on? Hm.

Why 70% of tech launches fail.

>> Well, that's one way to get into the

Christmas spirit.

>> Lucas says our launch strategy won't

work. That we're going to be just

another app in an overcrowded market. If

I don't find a way to break through the

noise, we could crash before this even

gets off the ground.

Maybe you should take a break over the

long weekend. You've been in overdrive

for months. Exhaustion doesn't exactly

fuel creativity.

>> Well, trust me, if I could, I would. But

I have to drive to Indiana this weekend.

>> Indiana? Why?

>> Do you remember how my grandmother Joy

left me our shop?

>> Vaguely? Yes.

>> Well, we finally have someone interested

in buying it, so I want to get there

ASAP to finalize the sale.

>> Oh, how do you know you still have that?

>> Yeah, it was on the market nearly 2

years with zero interest. But

thankfully, someone is crazy enough to

think that a bespoke Christmas shop is

actually worth something.

Speaking of, this is probably the tiding

shop manager. You know, he and my dad

are the only two people who insist on

calling over texting.

Except the only difference is I always

answer a call from my dad.

>> Have a good weekend, Ally.

>> Hi, Dad.

>> Hi, honey. Are you still at work?

Uh, second thoughts?

>> No, no, no. I'm actually headed home.

I'm going to change and then get on the

road.

>> I love your shirt.

How's Florida?

>> Well, the shirt is courtesy of your

uncle and we're having a blast. I did

look into tickets a little earlier to

try and be there.

>> Oh, don't worry about it. Have fun. This

offer came in so last minute. I've got

everything handled.

>> I just I just wish I could be there for

you.

>> Say goodbye to the shop for me, will

you? Lot of memories.

>> Yeah. Some better than others.

>> Ah, sweetheart.

I know that things got really difficult

between you and your grandmother, but

she always loved you.

>> Remember after raising two boys, you

were the daughter she never had.

>> I know. I was lucky [music] like that.

>> I remember how excited she was when your

mom and I told her that she could name

you. She picked it out in seconds like

she'd been waiting for that moment her

whole life. I've always loved that

[music] story

>> and I loved her.

>> Even though we didn't see eye to eye,

>> she just knew how I felt about the shop.

So why'd she [music] leave it to me?

>> Maybe she hoped you'd take a second

look. See it the way she did.

>> Anyway, there's a storm coming towards

Bloomington. So if you're going to beat

it, you need to get on the road.

>> I'll text you when I get there.

>> Drive safe, honey.

>> Okay. Bye, Dad. I love you.

>> I love you, too.

Reports are coming in of a freak

thunderstorm rolling into the area.

>> Lightning and thunder in December.

[music] Now that is a Christmas twist.

You expect it in spring, not when

there's snow on the ground.

Night divine.

[singing]

Oh [music]

night.

Oh night divine.

One day I'm going to replace this silly

carousel.

Thank you for [music] your generous

offer, Fred, but I've decided to

decline. I hope you have a merry

Christmas. [music]

Sincerely, Joy.

>> Should have taken it, Grandma.

Ah, the infamous granddaughter who

returns every phone call with a text.

Uh,

>> hi. Wait, you're Bennett, the manager?

>> I'm technically illustrator, printer,

painter, turn manager, occasional

janitor.

It's good to meet you finally.

>> Yeah, you're not at all what I was

expecting.

>> Really? Huh? How so?

Um, I mean, I I just I expected someone

a lot older.

>> Why? Because I work at a semi-outdated

Christmas shop.

>> Yeah. And honestly, you just seemed kind

of old-fashioned.

>> You are exactly the way that I pictured

you would be.

>> Oh, well, that's easy. My My grandma had

pictures of me in here.

>> No, no. I just mean someone who had let

a place go because it didn't make sense

to them.

>> Um, you don't even know me. That's true.

But I grew up in a household filled with

people with your exact demeanor.

>> My demeanor.

>> I don't mean to offend you, but you

know, people who are only focused on the

bottom line in life.

>> Okay, I am offended. And I don't just

focus on the bottom line. This is a

business, not a charity, and it hasn't

made money in years. And well, what's

one of these tidings going to say that a

text or an email can't?

>> Funny you should ask.

May you find the courage to choose what

is right even [music] when the path is

steep and the way uncertain.

And if you don't do the right thing, may

those left behind find a way to piece

[music] together the wreckage you

caused.

>> It does not say that last part.

>> Yeah, well it should.

>> Look, I didn't even ask for [music] this

place. I grew up watching it take

everything from my grandma and and now

it finally has the chance to be worth

something. I I have a buyer and I'm not

about to let that slip away.

>> You have a buyer? What do you think

Grandma Joy would think if she knew you

were trying to sell her right now?

>> I think she'd [music] admit that she

doesn't want me to make the same mistake

that she did and that she wishes she

would have sold it to the only investor

who ever offered to buy it back when she

had the chance.

What just happened?

>> I don't know.

I think the building got struck by

lightning or something.

>> How is it daytime?

>> These are not my design.

As the world celebrates [music] the

Allies victory, my greatest joy is

having you home.

>> Oh, no wonder it's not sewing. It sounds

like it's from World War II.

And you only charge 5 cents.

>> No. Okay. Something weird is going on.

>> Oh, hi there. Welcome to Tidings of Joy.

I'll be with you in a jiffy. Just need

to put these parcels in the mail truck.

Feel free to look around.

Who was that?

>> Yeah, I don't know. How did she get in

here?

>> Okay, this is weird.

>> I'm sorry. I locked the back door.

>> No, no, this this can't be happening.

>> Why is she acting like she works here?

Because I think she does.

>> No. No. I didn't hire her.

>> In fact, I think she might own the

place. Bennett, I I think that was my

grandmother.

>> Your grandmother passed away 3 years ago

when she was 98 years old.

>> No, no, no, no, no. My grandmother from

when she was young. Okay. Look at this

place. This This is [music] not the same

store that I walked into 15 minutes ago.

What are you saying?

>> I mean, it is the same [music] store.

It's just it's not the same one that it

was 15 minutes ago.

>> Bennett.

>> What?

>> December 14th, 1945.

1945.

>> How is this even possible?

>> It is not.

Well, it sure seems like we just [music]

traveled back in time.

>> Now, there's probably some logical

explanation for this. There's no such

[music] thing as time travel.

>> Lightning, right? We both got struck by

lightning, went unconscious, and now

we're just hallucinating.

>> Hallucinating the same thing?

>> Yeah.

>> What about my grandma?

>> That woman you saw her for like a split

second. There's no way you can be sure

that that's actually her.

>> Sorry for the delay. I'm Joy.

Oh, do you not speak English? Oh, no.

Hi. Uh, I'm

I'm Ally.

This is Bennett.

Well, it's lovely to meet you both. Oh,

I see you found one. Would you like me

to put a tiding on it? I illustrate

[music] all the tidings myself and can

style the message however you'd like.

Speaking of style, I Well, I've never

seen clothes like yours before. Where

are you visiting from?

>> Well, it's quite an unbelievable story,

actually. It's It's pretty funny. We're

from the

>> Chicago.

>> Our outfits are part of the latest

trend.

I think we need more time to look before

[music] we decide.

>> Sure, take your time.

>> Okay.

Look

>> what

>> this isn't just any tiding. This is the

tiding.

>> Okay, I'm not following

>> the one my grandmother gave the investor

in 1945 turning down the offer to buy

her shop.

That means that means the offer hasn't

happened yet.

>> What exactly are you saying to me?

>> I think I was sent back here to stop her

from making the wrong choice.

Do you remember what I said before the

lightning?

>> Yeah. You said that your grandmother

regretted not selling to the investor

when she had the opportunity.

>> Right.

>> What was his name?

>> Fred.

>> Yeah. Good memory.

Yeah. So, I think I've been given the

opportunity to help my grandmother make

the right choice by accepting Fred's

offer.

You think you were sent back through

time to rewrite history?

>> No, not rewrite.

Fix.

>> Why do you care so much what your

grandmother did back then?

I [music] didn't get the job in Chicago.

Oh, sweetheart, I'm so sorry. I know how

much that meant to you.

God's in control. He always provides.

>> You always say that like like [music]

that's supposed to make it okay.

>> It's just a reminder to trust his

timing. He has a bigger plan.

>> Well, is selling your wedding ring to

pay the bills. Trusting that God will

work things out. [music]

>> I don't think trusting in God means

doing nothing.

>> It means pretending

like things aren't as bad as [music]

they are.

I lost out on that job, Grandma, because

I was here. I've missed out on so many

opportunities. I thought you enjoyed

working here. Honey, I I never asked you

to sacrifice yourself for this shop.

>> Well, then it never would have survived.

>> I love you so much. And I appreciate all

that you've done, but God has always

sustained [music] this shop. Not us.

>> No, we're the ones that have been

standing behind the counter every day

balancing the books, worrying about the

bills. Not God. Us.

I can't do this anymore. Grandma, you

deserve more than just getting by. I do,

too.

It's time to let it [music] go.

>> Well, maybe for you, but not for me.

>> Why? It has never been profitable.

>> Oh, but it has. Profit isn't just about

making money. It's It's about finding

purpose.

>> You were once given a life-changing

offer by an investor, and you turned him

down, right? [music]

>> Yes. And given the same opportunity, I

wouldn't change a thing.

>> Well, if I could go back [music] in

time, I'd sell the shop for you. And

it's a good thing God didn't give you

that decision [music] to make.

>> I couldn't [music] continue to sit back

and watch her put blind faith in God

when really it's just a crutch.

If she sells now, she could have the

future she deserves.

What if I don't agree?

>> Then we [music] could end up stuck in

1945 forever.

But if I am right and I was sent back

here to change her mind,

>> then the only way for us to get back

home is if you accomplish that.

>> Now it's everything. Thank you, Joy.

>> Merry Christmas, Joy.

>> Did you find one you like?

>> Yes. This one.

Christmas has felt different [music]

ever since I met you.

>> Well, I can't argue with that one, can

we? [laughter]

>> Well, I'm honored that you come to my

little store to shop for your first

Christmas.

>> That'll be 5 cents.

>> Okay. Right.

>> Oh, no. I've got it.

>> I got it here.

>> No. Uh, here.

>> You still carry change?

>> Yeah. Benefit of being oldfashioned. H,

>> that's a funnyl looking nickel. Is it

real?

>> Does this thing still

>> Oh, I wouldn't do that.

>> I am so sorry.

>> Oh, don't be. It happens all the time.

Oh,

>> let me.

>> Okay. Okay.

>> Don't worry. I've got it.

>> One day, I'm going to replace that silly

carousel.

You know, I couldn't help but notice you

don't have anyone helping around here,

do you? afraid I can't afford much of a

wage. And besides, no one in town knows

how to run a letter press.

>> I do. You do?

>> Yeah. My uh my grandma actually taught

me.

>> Well, isn't that something?

But well, I couldn't possibly ask you to

work for next to nothing.

>> Well, maybe instead of a wage, I could

stay in a spare room if you have one.

>> Well, as a matter of fact, I do. I have

a small bedroom downstairs with a dayb

bed.

Are you sure that'll do?

I'm positive.

>> I think that's a great idea. Especially

since I already have a place to stay in

town.

>> Oh, this is truly an answered prayer.

Managing the shop alone has nearly run

me off my feet. I haven't even had time

to finish decorating for Christmas.

>> Oh, well then let me help you get

started with that right now.

>> That'll be dandy.

Oh, you've got that. Those are

interesting garments.

>> I don't mean to be too forward, but do

you have anything a bit less

eye-catching to wear while you work?

>> Um,

unfortunately, these are the only kinds

of clothes we have.

>> Don't have a lot of change left over.

Oh, it's no problem at all. I'll take

care of it. I volunteer at the Salvation

Army store just down the street. The

shop closes for lunch in 10 minutes.

Maybe the three of us could pop over and

find you something more fitting.

>> I would love that.

>> I'm not much of a shopper, but think the

two of you should go for sure. Some time

to bond.

>> That was a wonderful idea.

>> I think so, too.

Nothing like the thrill of a good find.

It's been a while since I've been

shopping. It's kind of nice.

>> You know what? Me neither. Shall we make

the most of it then?

>> Too dull?

No. Too stiff?

>> Too boring.

>> Now you're catching on.

Oh, what do we have here?

Now, this is something. I

>> usually go for something a little more

practical. We were made to be the light

of the world, right? No harm in dressing

the part.

>> Usually don't let anyone do my hair. I

figured. You don't like letting people

take care of you, do you?

>> Well, I just [music] think when you

leave things up to other people, there's

a bigger chance they'll mess it up. And

heaven forbid someone gets it wrong.

>> Sounds rather exhausting having to hold

it together yourself all the time.

>> Well, it's better than the alternative.

>> Shall we?

>> Yeah.

>> You don't agree?

>> Since the war, keeping the shop has been

a struggle.

>> Sometimes I'm not sure I'll figure it

out.

The truth is I I can't hold it together

myself.

Well, if it's such a struggle, why don't

you sell it?

>> The thought has crossed my mind on

harder days. But no,

>> because even when I can't hold it

together, God can.

>> You showing up and offering to work,

that was his provision.

Have you always been like this?

You're still so young and you just trust

that God will take care of everything.

Well, I'm far from perfect and I

definitely do have my days of doubt.

>> Well, I guess it all started when the

depression hit.

It was a frightening time to be a child.

Pantry was nearly empty and my father

took any job he could, but it wasn't

enough.

And then just before Christmas, my

parents gave what little we did have to

a family who had even less.

>> They did.

And I remember thinking, well, why

couldn't God just provide for both

families? Why would he provide for one

and not the other? And then Christmas

morning came and sitting on my doorstep

was a full Christmas meal that our

church had made. Oh, it was ham, butter,

sugar, things I hadn't seen in years.

But you know what the best part was?

Sitting on top of all of that was a doll

that I had wanted for [music] 2 years. I

never dreamed I'd have it. It was in

that moment that I realized God always

provides. Even when he takes away, he

provides more in return.

And so that [music] night, I sat at the

table and wrote my first tiding to thank

God.

Not bad for someone else doing it, huh?

>> Not bad at all.

Well, would you look at that? Time has

[music] a funny way of slipping by when

you're having fun. Oh,

>> hi, Bennett.

>> Hello.

>> Lunch is over and I best get back to the

shop. Don't feel like you have to hurry.

Oh, I'll be right behind you. And thank

you, Joy. This was really nice.

>> Yes, we've been quite quiet.

>> Wow, we look great.

I didn't want you to feel left out.

Given your enthusiasm for all things old

fashioned, I figured you'd appreciate a

little something from 1945.

>> Wow. Thank you. That was It's really

thoughtful of you.

>> Sure you would have done this.

>> Well, since it looks like you have

everything all figured out here with

Joy, I'm going to change and then scout

the town a bit.

>> Scout for what?

>> Maybe I'll ask around and see if I can

find someone called Fred.

Well, just uh be careful, okay?

>> Don't worry. I won't wander too far.

Unless, of course, someone mistakes me

for Carrie Grant and begs me to star in

one of their movies.

>> Well, good luck with your big Hollywood

dream.

>> Well, good luck derailing your

grandmother's dream.

First things first, a tiding should meet

a person where they are. The right words

at the right time.

>> Exactly what I was going to say. But

before the message, you have to find the

right [music] picture. An image speaks

volumes. Before anything is ever read,

you're already saying something. Love,

care, [music]

celebration.

Joy, you are so gifted. You could really

expand your talents.

>> How do you mean?

>> Well, marketing is my specialty. I could

help you find ways to share your art and

your way with words to make a real

living off of it far beyond the shop.

You could even travel with it to see the

world.

Well, I appreciate your offer truly,

[music] but I love my little post. It's

more than enough for me. Do you see

Matthew [music] over there? He goes to

my church. When I asked if he needed

help, he seemed a little jumpy. [music]

My guess, he's about to propose to a

sweetheart. He often times has trouble

finding [music] the right words, so we

need to find a message that will say it

perfectly. That explains why he's been

here so long. He doesn't know this, but

when he was fighting the war, I helped

his girl make personal tidings for him.

So, in a way, I feel I played [music] a

small part in their love story.

Watch this.

My dearest, [music] I have never been a

man of many words, but if I could put to

paper all that you mean to me, I need a

thousand Christmases to fit it all.

I love you.

>> It is incredible how you do that.

The truth is, I don't feel the need to

see the world because there's nothing I

would trade for the moment I see a

person's face light up, even for just a

second, [music] knowing that I made a

difference.

>> Are you ready to check out, Matthew?

>> Indeed.

Thank you.

Come on.

There's your man.

[laughter]

>> Look at this.

>> Merry Christmas.

>> Hello.

>> These came for you.

You know, growing up, I watched my

grandmother sacrifice over and over. And

>> well, it just hurt my heart knowing how

much she gave and could still barely get

by.

Well, I know the feeling. I watched as

my brother was first in town to enlist

when we went to war and gave up

everything for the cause.

>> Your brother? I don't talk about him

much.

didn't seem fair, especially because he

had his his whole life ahead of him.

>> Watching that kind of sacrifice, it it

changes you.

>> It does.

>> Makes you see things differently,

especially money.

>> You know, I I know you don't think money

is the point, but um in business it is.

Oh, it's not that I'm against making

money, but when my brother shipped out,

he left me everything he'd saved. He

said money doesn't follow us when we go,

so if he didn't make it back, I should

use it to create something that would

stand the test of time.

>> Oh, so you opened this shop.

>> So, I started writing tidings of comfort

and joy.

>> And I'd like to think I infuse everyone

with a bit of his love and legacy.

What are you doing?

>> I'm making a coloring book.

Must be miserable not being able to play

with the other children.

Hopefully a Christmas gift will cheer

him up.

That's a week's worth of work you're

just giving away. I can always make

more.

I'll see you later.

>> You're welcome. It's for you to color

here.

>> Thank you.

>> He is

a lovely idea.

>> [laughter]

>> Well, give me an hour, fellas.

>> By the time I'm back,

>> the shop will be settled.

Joy,

what is this letter for?

Oh, it's a list of the free tidings of

comfort and joy that I send.

>> Free?

Well, to the soldiers, their wives, and

of course, any widows. After what

they've been through, it's the least I

could do.

Well, you know, you're never going to

get ahead if you keep giving things away

all the time.

That's how the world wants us to think.

That's not how God works. He sees me. He

knows what I need even when I don't.

He's given me everything necessary to

open the shop and what's needed to keep

it going.

I want all these men and women to know

that God sees them, too.

Oh, we have a customer.

>> Oh, good afternoon, ladies.

>> I hope I'm not interrupting.

>> Oh, not at all. How can I help you?

>> Fred Whitmore, ma'am. Pleasure to meet

you.

Fred Whitmore as in Whitmore Savings and

Trust.

>> Guilty as charged. I've recently moved

back here from Chicago to oversee the

family business here.

>> Well, welcome back to town, Mr.

Whitmore.

>> Well, thank you. And please call me

Fred. I wanted to stop by in person

because, well, you haven't responded to

any of our letters.

>> Well, that's because I have no interest

in a Whitmoreized business swallowing up

what I've built here. Hm.

Well, I think you misunderstand, Joy. My

family specializes in helping local shop

owners like yourself make a smooth

transition and thrive.

>> I think you're misunderstanding me, Mr.

Whitmore. What I've built here is

thriving. Perhaps not by your standards,

but it is by mine.

>> It's no small feat. Surviving the last

four years, shops like yours will face

challenges like never before. Many won't

make it through the changes ahead. Let

us take the burden from your hands and

make sure what [music] you've built

lasts for years to come.

>> You make a compelling argument, Mr.

Whitmore.

>> But respectfully, my answer is no.

>> Huh?

Well,

should you reconsider,

my office address is on the card.

>> Have a good day, Mr. Whitmore.

>> You too,

[snorts]

>> Joy.

>> Don't you think it's worth at least

hearing him out?

>> Well, I have no need. I've seen what the

Wmore family has done to shops around

town. They don't care about the

customer. They only care about profit.

>> But Fred's offer could change everything

for you.

>> Well, how do you know what Fred's

offering?

>> Do you know him?

Uh,

>> no. No, not personally. I I've just

heard his name before.

>> Well, from Chicago.

>> He has a reputation for giving fair

deals, lifechanging ones.

>> I don't want his money, Ally.

>> But, but Fred said that Tidings of Joy

is in danger. And if he can guarantee

that it keeps making an impact, well,

you could take the money and pay off

your bills,

>> I think this is a sign. You know, Fred,

coming in here today, right after you

said God knows what you need, even when

you don't.

>> Fine, I'll hear him out. But not at some

fancy office. If he wants to meet, it'll

be tomorrow at 8 a.m. at the diner where

I have breakfast every [music] morning.

>> Mr. Whitmore.

>> I can't tell you two how much I

appreciate the help.

>> H glad to be of service.

>> Now, if you eat all the popcorn, there

won't be any left for the tree. Perhaps

that's because there's no string left.

I'll go grab some more.

>> I still can't believe she's meeting with

him tomorrow.

>> Yeah, she obviously trusts you. So, the

bond that you two share must transcend

time.

>> I just hope that she trusts Fred.

>> Yeah, I wouldn't.

>> What if she doesn't? My grandmother is a

stubborn woman, and it's not just her

future that's at stake. This is our

ticket home. Maybe I should

I can't believe you just threw popcorn

at me.

>> How about now?

[laughter]

>> What's your problem? You need to get out

of your head. Let tomorrow worry about

itself. You've done everything you can

for today. You get this chance to

decorate with your grandma for Christmas

again.

You could enjoy it.

>> You're right.

>> I am right.

>> Well, I hope that tree wears the popcorn

as well as you do, Ally.

[laughter]

over here.

>> Perfect.

>> It's amazing what a little Christmas

cheer can do.

>> It's funny, isn't it?

>> We're always rushing around and then

suddenly you add some decoration and

everything feels right.

>> I'll go wash up.

>> Wow.

>> Cookie.

>> Yes, please.

Ah,

you know, I just realized we've been

through a pretty significant life event

together.

>> H time travel.

>> Yeah, time time travel. And uh I still

don't know a single thing about you.

>> Oh, well, I could say the same thing. I

don't know anything about you either.

>> It's true. All right, I'll go first.

What would you like to know?

Why does it bother you so much that I

want to sell the shop? [sighs]

>> I just have this thing about people

taking something pure and turning it

into something it was never meant to be.

>> Sounds personal.

>> Yeah. Growing up in my family, Christmas

was all about appearances. Fancy

parties, tuxedos that I hated, piles of

gifts that nobody needed.

And of course, I go to school. There'd

be this kid that got one gift [music]

and he was happier.

His family had traditions and real

moments of connecting. Christmas for

them wasn't just about [music] showing

off how profitable your year had just

been.

>> I'm sorry. Those are your memories.

>> Don't be. Taught me to be different.

Instead of doing finance and what my

parents wanted, I do what I love.

Illustrating.

Your whole old-fashioned persona makes a

whole lot more sense now.

>> I bet you think I'm one of those guys

who drinks tea out of a tin cup and

calls dinner supper,

>> aren't you?

>> Oh, yeah. Yeah, I guess I am.

>> I just think that when people can go

back and decorate [music] and do things

together like stringing popcorn that it

connects us to our past and it helps us

to enjoy the present moment even more.

Yeah,

>> Bennett, that is really beautiful.

>> Well, I say you've done plenty for your

first day, Ally. And thank you kindly

for your help, Bennett. Why don't the

two of you enjoy the evening? It's

lovely out.

>> Thank you.

Well, if you're CEO, why do you need to

figure out every detail of the launch

strategy by yourself?

>> Well, because if I don't and something

goes wrong, it's on me.

>> Interesting.

>> What?

>> I just find it fascinating that somebody

who spent their entire career helping

people connect finds it so difficult to

receive help or sell.

>> Well, I built the company from the

ground. I convinced investors. I hired a

team. They left stable jobs to take a

chance on this. So, if the startup

fails, it's it's not just me who loses.

It's them, their livelihoods, their

families.

I just don't trust anyone else enough to

care about the launch as much as I do.

>> Right. I get it. That can be scary.

>> I just want to take the right risks,

>> right? Unlike your grandmother.

>> Yeah. Ally, you know, you don't need to

carry the weight of everybody else's

struggles just because you couldn't take

hers away.

>> People who work at your company, that's

not something happening to them. They

chose it, just like you did.

I don't know about you, but time

traveling is exhausting. Going to go get

some sleep.

>> Oh, you never told me where you were

staying.

>> Yeah, I found this uh empty apartment.

Don't worry, us oldfashioned guys know

how to defend ourselves.

>> See you.

>> Bye, Bennett.

>> Good night.

>> Today's the day. Heat. Heat.

The Lord provides.

[laughter]

I I should have sat on that side.

>> Then why didn't you?

>> I don't know. I I think I'm just

nervous.

>> We can still switch if you want.

>> No, no, no. I don't want Joy distracted.

I I need this meeting to go well.

>> Well, didn't she invite you along for

moral support?

>> Oh, you invited yourself, didn't you?

>> I couldn't help it, but but she was very

happy I offered. Oh.

So, what's happening?

>> Uh, he's smoozing and she's smiling.

>> She's smiling.

>> Mhm.

>> That's good. What about now?

>> Oh, we should probably order.

>> Oh, don't worry. I I know you don't have

a lot of change left.

>> Welcome to the Swizzle and Fizz. What do

you have?

>> I'll have whatever the Christmas special

is. Today's is the Merry Maple Muffin.

>> Oh, yeah. We'll do two of those and

that'll be all.

>> Great.

>> She's laughing now.

Oh, okay. If she starts playing with her

necklace, it's a telltale sign. She's

retreating. So, look out for that

because then we might have to intervene.

>> Thank you.

>> Thank you. Thank you.

>> Thank you.

>> Yeah.

Uhoh.

>> What?

>> She's playing with her necklace.

>> What?

>> You You're not really a big fan of

trusting the process, are you?

>> No, that is my grandmother's specialty,

not mine.

>> You know, you're actually more alike

than you think.

>> What makes you say that?

>> I mean, for starters, you're in tech,

right? She's in retail. But both of you

help people stay more connected.

>> Oh, I guess I never thought about it

like that.

>> I see now how much you care about your

grandmother having a better life. And

the way that you talk about people who

work for you, it is obvious how much you

care about them. Like you want to make a

real difference and help people.

That's exactly what your grandmother

did.

>> Thank you.

>> For what?

for seeing the heart behind my methods.

>> Oh, you're ready to thank me again.

>> What? Why?

>> Come with me. Grab the muffins.

>> Oh.

>> Well, I [music] must read this morning

expected.

>> Ah, yeah. Show, but

>> I'm glad I did. You're going to notice.

>> They're not [music] noticing.

>> You've completely brightened an

otherwise dull morning.

>> So, Joy, do I dare hope for [music] the

answer I've been waiting for?

>> Well, I suppose a girl would be silly to

say no.

>> So, is that a yes?

>> Yes. I would be delighted [music] to be

your date for Christmas snow dance.

And and I promise we won't talk a lick

about business. Consider the offer

tabled until you decide. Either way,

no hard feelings. [music]

>> Wait a minute.

>> Uhoh.

Who is he?

>> That's my grandfather.

>> And I'll have my [music] driver pick you

up.

Oh,

>> this must be that Christmas.

>> I'm going to need a little more

information.

>> This is the Christmas that my

grandfather came home from fighting in

the war.

I wish I paid closer attention to the

details of my grandparents love story.

Um, okay. I remember that my grandmother

had said he [snorts] shared a kiss that

changed everything at Christmas time

>> and and that it was a magical moment

like they were in a snow globe and

>> and there was something about dancing

>> Christmas dance.

If my grandmother goes to the dance with

Fred, she's not going to kiss my

grandfather,

which means they won't fall in love,

which means

I

>> won't exist.

>> Oh, please tell me you saw which way he

went.

>> He's going.

Thank you.

up that way. Okay, quick question. What

exactly is the plan here?

>> Oh, simple. We tell him to kick Fred to

the curb, dance with joy at the

Christmas snow dance, have a magical

night, kiss her in what feels like a

snow globe moment so they can fall in

love, have my father eventually all be

born, [music] and then I can travel back

in time to convince her to sell the

shop.

>> Okay, so no plan then,

>> right? I saw the look in my

grandmother's eyes. She could end up

burying Fred.

My entire existence depends upon the

next 5 minutes.

>> No pressure.

>> Merry Christmas, Walter.

>> Well, I'll be George Parker back in the

flesh. You're finally home.

>> Just rotated backstate side today.

>> Oh, it's good to see you, son.

They say you boys [music] were the

backbone out there. I'd say they were

right.

>> Thank you, sir. Uh, how's the family?

>> Oh, they're keeping me on my toes. My

youngest is fixing to get [music]

married, so it's been a whirlwind

planning the wedding.

>> Well, congratulations.

>> Hang tight a minute. Let me grab your

mail. I'll be right with you, too.

>> Take your time. We're just browsing.

>> Here you are.

Joy sent me these.

>> Sure did. Whenever one came back

undelivered, she told me to hang on to

home. She's got a heart as big as they

[music] come. That girl,

>> I saw her today with some fella. Looks

pretty sharp. Fancy suit.

>> Oh, you talk about Fred Whitmore.

He's been sniffing around her shop

lately. Came in just this morning to buy

two tickets for the Christmas snow

dance.

>> So, what's next for you now that you're

home?

>> Something about reinlisting. [music]

>> But he didn't reinlist.

This didn't happen.

>> Looks like that might be changing.

>> But you just got back, son.

>> Still plenty of work to be done

overseas. rebuilding, helping put things

back together, making sure it doesn't

all fall apart again.

>> Are you sure this isn't about something

or someone else?

>> I just don't think there's anything left

here for me anymore.

I got to let my commanding officer know

by tomorrow. If I do reinlist, promise

to say goodbye before I go.

We [music] missed you around here while

you were gone, George.

And I reckon we'll miss you again if you

leave.

>> I think the world [music] kept turning

just fine without me.

>> You cannot let your grandfather

reinlist. If he does, who knows how long

he's going to be gone for.

>> I know. I know. But have to get him to

that dance.

>> We also need tickets for us. We have to

make sure this kiss actually happens.

>> Yeah, but they're $5. We don't have any

cash. Yeah, actually we do.

Hi. Three tickets to the dance, please.

Oh, hi.

Hey. There you are. Thank you so much.

The change.

>> Thank you. Have fun.

>> Okay.

>> Thank you.

>> Welcome.

>> Where did you get the money?

>> When my greatgrandparents first moved to

town, the first thing they did, they

bought this upscale apartment building.

The family lived on the top floor and

they rented out the rest of the

building. Now, on the ground floor,

there was this apartment that we kept

for guests and was furnished. There's

this trick window around the back that

just never really closes properly.

>> Okay.

>> And so, as a kid, I used to sneak in

there all the time. It was my favorite

place to draw to to paint.

So, that's where I slept last night.

[sighs] And this morning when I was

putting the apartment back, I found two

tens under some linen in the cabinet.

Yeah,

>> Bennett, that's amazing.

>> Yeah.

>> Wait, your family lives here? Why didn't

you tell me that earlier?

>> Because um my grandfather

is Fred Whitmore.

>> What?

>> So, you're not the only one who's not

going to exist if we don't fix this?

>> And you didn't think this was important

enough to tell me before?

>> I wanted to. I hate being associated

with them. The minute somebody finds

[music] out I'm a Whitmore,

it's all they see.

>> I understand that now. It all makes

sense.

The tuxes, the piles of Christmas

presents, the the family and finance

obsessed with profits. I'm

>> I'm so sorry. I justified not telling

you because I didn't think it was

something that you needed to know. Oh,

my grandfather died when I was a kid,

and [music] I only knew of him.

I'm really sorry.

>> From now on, no more secrets. Deal.

>> Deal.

>> Bennett, we have to fix this.

>> Okay. I'll take care of George. You head

back and see if you can't convince Joy

that she's back in the wrong horse.

>> Okay.

Excuse [music] me, Staff Sergeant. Can I

give you a hand with that?

>> Oh, sure. Appreciate it.

>> Yeah, it's kind of you to do [music]

this.

>> Well, somebody's got to. Might as well

help me.

>> Right.

>> Name's George, by the way.

>> I I'm [music] Bennett. It's good to meet

you. Listen, the real reason I came over

here is I saw what happened at the diner

with Joy.

>> Oh, was that that obvious? [music]

>> Well, let's just say everyone's rooting

for the two of you to get together.

>> They are?

>> Yeah. You kidding me? You guys are

destined for the altar.

>> I guess it's no surprise I've been sweet

on her since high school. Was smitten to

the point I could barely string together

since when I was around her.

>> But she doesn't see me like that.

Not yet. But trust me, George, she will.

See, my girl works with Joy. And between

you and me, that guy Fred, not the guy

for her.

>> Well, Fred's got everything going for

him.

>> Yeah.

>> Fancy suits, success, the whole nine

yards.

>> And she said yes to dance with him. So,

you just got home from fighting in a

world war. Risked your life every single

day for something greater than yourself.

And you're going to stand [music] there

and tell me that all it takes is some

guy running around in a fancy suit to

back you down.

>> Well, you put it like that.

You go to that dance,

get her back.

>> Ready to go?

>> I think so. Could [music] you believe

this is my first time to the Christmas

snow dance?

>> Well, it should be an unforgettable

evening.

>> That is if you're with the right person.

>> You know, I wasn't expecting to connect

with Fred so much this morning. You're

right about him. He's quite charming,

isn't he?

>> Sure,

but is charm really enough?

>> Oh, I suppose not. But I'm excited to

get to know him better at the dance.

Maybe if it goes well, he'll court me.

>> Oh, I don't think that's a good idea.

Why not? That sure is a change of tune

from yesterday. You were singing his

praises.

>> Well, I said that he's a great guy. I I

didn't mean that he's the guy for you.

Why wouldn't he be?

I get the sense that you want the kind

of love that you write about in your

tidings. You know, the kind that doesn't

burn bright then fade, but but one that

lasts. And sometimes that kind of love

is is found with someone you least

expect. Well, that's exactly it. My

conversation with Fred was so

unexpected.

I misjudged him at the shop, and [music]

I shouldn't have done that. Who knows?

Maybe we could have that kind of love.

Only time will tell.

>> But Joy, don't [music] you think that

mixing business and romance is risky?

You know, if things don't work out, it

could complicate everything. And Well, I

think you should take his offer and just

walk away before it gets messy.

Oh, is that what you're worried about?

>> Oh, Ally, I won't muddle the two. No

matter what happens between me and Fred

personally, the shop will be a private

matter.

>> Oh, someone's at the door.

>> Hello. The shop's closed, but can I help

you?

>> Are you Joy?

>> I am. Is everything all right?

>> Yes. Uh, I don't want to keep you. I

just want to thank you. We've never met,

but my name is Opel and uh

This is the tiding you sent me after my

husband passed in the war. Your words

were a a lifeline in my darkest hour. I

thought I couldn't go on. And I know I'm

not the only one. There are plenty of

military wives around here who'd say the

same.

>> When the way forward isn't clear, God

has a way of sending us just what we

need.

Where is he?

He's in his socks.

Just another reminder that he can give

her [music] the kind of life I'm still

struggling to build.

>> Yeah, but you can give her something

that he can't.

Your heart.

>> Look at her. She's having the time of

her life.

>> She's having the time of her life

because she's dancing, not because she's

[music] with Fred.

Now you go get out there.

>> It's now a bad [music] time to tell you

I have two left feet.

>> What?

>> I'm not a good dancer. If I go out

there, I'll make a fool out of myself

compared to someone like Fred.

>> You're in uniform. How can you embarrass

yourself?

>> Hang tight. I'll be right back.

>> Well, in the words of Carrie Grant

himself, you are the most beautiful girl

in the room.

Well, you polish up pretty nicely

yourself.

>> Thank you. Sorry we're late. George

almost got cold feet.

>> Oh, well that's okay. At least he's

here.

>> Why is he just standing there? I

>> think he needs some courage. Come with

me.

Is it working?

>> Yeah, I think it's working.

>> Where'd they go?

>> Oh, right there.

>> Oh,

>> go get her, George.

>> [music]

>> That's the love I've always seen.

>> Now I just need them to kiss.

Looks like it's happening.

>> No, no, no, no, no, no.

[music]

>> I'll go after it.

>> Yeah.

Bennett,

>> I think he's gone.

>> Oh, this is all my fault.

All I ever wanted was for my grandmother

to have a better life. You know, one

that I thought she deserved. And

instead, I've I've gone and completely

ruined everything because I thought I

knew better. You want to know why I care

so deeply about Tidings of Joy? I took

the job there because growing up, your

grandmother was the only person in town

that told my grandfather no.

Every single business in town cave, but

your grandmother,

she stood strong.

That takes guts,

courage, and a a trust in God.

Everything that I wanted to believe that

people were capable of. Everything that

I wanted to believe I was capable of.

>> I need a minute. I'll be back.

[music]

>> You keep the change.

My grandfather always said a man could

command an entire room [music] just by

wearing a tux.

>> Grandfather was a smart man.

>> Have we met before? You look a little

familiar.

>> Not yet. One, please.

>> Thank you.

>> Your uh your girl leave early.

Yeah, not all of us can pull off [music]

a fairy tale romance like you and your

dance partner.

>> Well, don't get me wrong, she's a fine

girl, but this is more of a business

opportunity.

She's got a stubborn streak. I'll give

her that. But

everyone comes around sooner or later.

>> It won't work.

>> I beg your pardon.

>> Joyy's smart. You twirling her around on

a dance floor is not going to make her

change her mind on keeping the shot.

If you want her business or her respect,

then

you need to lead with honesty.

And trust me, I learned that one the

hard way.

>> Well, with all due respect,

I know what [music] I'm doing.

I'm sorry, Grandma.

I know I'm too late, but I'm so sorry. I

was wrong.

I was so wrong. [snorts]

Oh, please have battery.

There's Fred.

Where are my grandparents?

Oh, I was starting to think I was going

to close this place up all by myself.

>> Sorry. I I went back to the shop. I just

needed a minute alone.

>> I get it. While you were gone, I tried

to talk to Fred, but it just fell on

deaf ears. And now the dance is over.

>> Well, lucky for us, my grandparents

didn't fall in love or kiss at the

dance.

>> And how's that lucky for us?

>> Follow me.

All right. So, tell me, what does this

have to do with your grandparents?

>> Here, I want you to stand in here.

>> Okay.

>> Do you remember I told you how my

grandparents fell in love?

>> Yeah.

>> That they had [music] a kiss at

Christmas time after dancing.

>> Yeah.

>> In a moment that felt like a snow globe.

>> Wow. How did you figure that out?

Remember [music] my grandma always had

that newspaper framed on the wall?

>> Yeah, the one by the desk.

>> It featured a photograph of the

Christmas snow dance. When I first got

to the shop, I took a picture and

[music] I zoomed in on it and I realized

Joy and George aren't photographed.

Because [music] they were never at the

dance.

>> Wait, if they were never at the dance,

why do they have a framed picture of the

article? There was a column [music] in

the corner that honored the shop for its

impact on the community.

>> Oh,

>> plus my grandfather, he [music] just

came back from the war. There's no way

he would have been able to afford

tickets on his own.

>> That's true. We bought him that ticket.

>> Yeah, exactly. He was so thoughtful. You

know, if he couldn't buy those tickets,

he would have made the evening special

in his [music] own way.

And this is where he always planned to

take her.

Okay. So, now all we [music] got to do

is find a way to get them here.

>> [music]

>> Here

[music]

we [music and singing] are alone

sharing Christmas [music and singing]

kisses

underneath [music and singing] the m

Ooh, [music]

locked [singing] inside your arms.

What a [singing and music] sweet world

this is

underneath the mult. [music and singing]

While everyone is asleep, we're wide

awake [music and singing]

together.

Let's stay this way [music and singing]

forever

and never ever

[music and singing]

sharing [singing and music] Christmas

kisses.

underneath

the mer. [music]

[music]

>> Good morning, Joy. I have to tell you

something.

>> Oh, the advice I gave you about selling,

I was wrong. You have to keep this shop.

It's not just a business. It's you.

It's the way you make people feel. It's

the way you remind them that they

matter. And without you here, this town,

it it wouldn't be the same.

Don't ever let anyone else's idea of

what's best pull you away from what God

has already placed in your hands.

You know, I spoke to Fred last night

after the dance.

He was upfront about why he asked me to

be his date and why he's so keen on

buying tidings of joy.

Fred made some sound business arguments

and I appreciated his honesty. But

though I value Fred's good business

sense, I trust God more than the market

forecasts.

I know in my heart I meant to keep this

shop. [sighs]

>> I am so glad to hear you say that.

>> Oh, I have an idea.

>> So I don't know [music] what you said to

him, but he took your advice. I just

reminded him that a straight path in

business is better than a crooked

shortcut every time.

>> So, you told him to be honest with her.

>> Yeah.

>> Oh, hello, Bennett.

>> Hello.

>> How does this sound?

Thank you for your generous offer, Fred,

[music] but I've decided to decline. I

hope you have a merry Christmas.

Sincerely, Joy.

>> Yeah,

>> it's perfect.

>> Great.

>> Oh, just one last thing.

Wait,

how did my grandmother keep the tiding

in the glass case all these years if she

gave it to Fred back then?

Hello.

>> Good morning, everyone.

>> Fred, what brings you in?

>> Oh, just wrapping up a little business.

>> About that. I just made this for you.

I know full [music] well the financial

struggles of this shop, but I'm

determined to keep it. Come with me.

>> And you can't be swayed.

>> My mind's made up.

>> Good. I was hoping you'd say that.

>> Really?

>> I just got word about a substantial

grant my bank awards to one shop at the

end of each year. Aren't you usually

buying up local shops, not donating to

them?

>> Well, every year my family finds a way

to give something back to the community.

The recipient is chosen based on

nominations from [music] the town. And

and this year, Tidings of Joy was

unanimously [music]

selected.

Thanks to the women and servicemen that

were so touched by all the tidings of

comfort and joy [music] that you gave

away during the war.

The grant is enough to keep your shop

going,

>> Joey.

I can hardly believe it.

>> That is very kind of you.

>> Keep this as a reminder [music] to never

lose sight of why the shop matters and

and the difference you make.

[snorts]

>> Thank you, Fred. Truly,

>> I hope you all have a merry Christmas.

>> You take care, Fred.

>> I'm so excited to tell George the news.

I'll be back soon.

>> That's peculiar. Thunderstorm in

December.

>> I think that might be our cue to start

heading back home.

>> Oh, so soon?

Oh, well, I I wish we didn't have to

leave, but yeah, we need to get back to

Chicago.

And now that you have the grant, you can

hire someone to help you around here.

I'm going to miss you. Oh, I'm going to

miss you, too. I'm so happy [music] we

got the chance to meet.

>> Well, I best get back to George before

the storm arrives. Safe travels to you.

Merry [music] Christmas, Joy.

>> Bye, Joy. Goodbye, Ally.

Ally.

I like that name.

And don't forget to latch the door on

your way out. And be sure to drop by the

next time you're in Indiana. All right.

I sure hope this works.

>> Only one way to find out.

>> Wait. Close your eyes first.

>> H.

>> Trust me.

>> God, I know you're in control, so please

bring us back safely.

Amen.

Okay, now we're ready.

[music]

>> Did it work?

It looks like it.

>> Welcome back to present day.

>> The Christmas snow dance. Look at this.

>> That's us.

>> A

[laughter]

Well, I did something this weekend I

should have done weeks ago. [music] I

brought on a launch strategy team.

>> Welcome.

>> And the team has come up with an

entirely new approach because I've

realized that when you do what's

predictable, you'll never do anything

remarkable.

>> The strategy I built was too safe. And

if we launched that way, we would have

been just another app shouting in an

overcrowded market.

I can see on your faces you're all

wondering what happened to Ally over the

weekend. [laughter]

>> Um, [gasps] my grandmother left me an

old Christmas shop that I nearly sold

because I've always thought it was

irrelevant.

But something happened over the weekend

that made me realize why people

continued to go back all year round,

year after year. My grandmother gave

without expecting anything in return.

And because of that, she left a lasting

impact.

>> So what if instead of fighting for

attention, we give it? What if instead

of trying to pull people in, we meet

them where they are?

>> So here's the overview. All [music]

firsttime customers will get an initial

membership for free.

>> No strings attached, no hidden fees. We

invest in them before they ever invest

in us.

>> And we'll [music] partner with Tidings

of Joy, the company that inspired this

strategy. But I I know it's risky,

>> but sometimes stepping out [music] in

faith,

choosing to trust, even when you can't

see the outcome,

>> could be the very thing that leads to

something greater.

>> We don't want to be just another app.

>> We want to redefine what connection

[music] really means.

>> The launch team will tell you about the

specifics.

>> Okay. I love this new [music] side of

you. The strategy, the launch. I knew

you had it in you.

>> Well, I'm getting used to it myself.

>> Well, it suits you. You even look

different. Lighter. Look. Someone who

finally let someone wrap her Christmas

presents.

>> Okay. Who's making you smile like that?

>> Oh, it's nothing. It's just the tiding

shop manager.

>> Wait, the guy who doesn't know how to

text guy?

>> Yeah, that's the one.

>> Okay, now I really love this new side of

you.

>> Okay. No, it's not like that. He's just

he's a friend.

>> Uh-huh. And yet you're smiling at your

phone like it just hung mistletoe over

your head. So when are you leaving?

>> Leaving to Indiana.

Come on. Don't act like you're not

already planning the drive.

>> Okay. Actually, I am going, but only

because he and I need to get a head

start on designing the new tit for the

launch.

>> Mhm. I expect a full business report

when you get back.

>> Ah, there she is.

>> Hi.

>> Thought maybe you forgot how to text or

something.

>> Oh, I just figured I'd answer when I got

here. You know, the oldfashioned way.

>> Uh, how did it go?

>> It went exactly how it was supposed to.

>> Really?

>> Mhm.

>> No last minute overthinking or anything.

>> Didn't need to.

>> Look at you.

We should probably get to work,

>> right? Yeah, I'll go uh I'll go get

supplies.

>> Or we could start with supper.

>> Supper, huh?

>> Yeah. Well, I drove all the way here.

Least you could do is have dinner

[music] with me.

>> Yeah, I'd like that.

I'm going to go uh lock upless.

[singing]

[music]

May your

wish come true.

Let the [singing and music] joy you feel

inside

be home for all. [singing]

I hope you have a blessed Christmas

[music and singing]

like the good old days are [music]

yours.

May your [singing] heart be filled with

all the seasons

joy.