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♪ Have a Holly Jolly Christmas ♪

♪ It's the best time of the year ♪

♪ I don't know if there'll be snow ♪

♪ But have a cup of cheer ♪

♪ Have a Holly Jolly Christmas ♪

♪ And when you walk down the street ♪

♪ Say hello... ♪

-Thank you, guys. -♪ ...To friends you know ♪

♪ And everyone you meet... ♪

And we are live in five, four, three...

[♪♪]

Welcome back to "Today with Bright And Merry."

Remember, everyone,

tonight is the deadline to nominate your city

for our "Deck Your Town with Bright And Merry Contest,"

where we will come to your town

and produce the show.

Don't forget to tune in next week

to find out how the winning town celebrates Christmas.

All right,

today we have been talking about Christmas wishes

and traditions.

You know, when I was a little girl...

When you were a little girl, wait, wait...

I bet you wished for...

lots of snow, lots of presents.

[forced laughter] You would be right.

-Of course. -Yeah.

But now that I am all grown-up,

I'd still wish for the perfect Christmas date,

with a horse-drawn carriage,

and the snow lightly falling.

What about you, Brian, what are your Christmas wishes

and traditions?

Well, when I was a kid, I only had one wish,

and that was to play in the NFL.

Well, that worked out.

-That worked out. -[forced laughter]

Thankfully.

Um, but grown-up me

just wants the perfect beach

with an 80-degree sun shining down.

Well, that is not very Christmassy, is it?

Yeah, to be honest,

I'm not really

a Christmassy guy.

Really?

Yeah.

-I didn't know that. -No.

You didn't grow up with Christmas traditions?

Not a one.

[chuckles] Okay...

Well, listen, everyone, I need your help.

It sounds like you all have to go to our website,

and share with us your favorite Christmas wishes,

Christmas traditions,

because we all need to work together

to get this guy in the Christmas spirit!

And don't forget to nominate your favorite town.

Thank you for joining us today...

...on "Bright And Merry."

[chuckling]

[producer] And we're out!

Could you please stick to the teleprompter?

[sighs heavily]

You're better without it.

Brian? Mel?

My office now, please?

I have asked you for a year to rehearse with me.

We don't need to.

The show was great today.

Which part?

The part where you're stealing my lines,

or stepping on them?

Hang on, hang on, look at this sign.

See what that says?

"Number one show in America."

We're number one because the show is conversational.

-No... -Yes!

We are number one because I spend every night

prepping for the next episode,

while you're out on red carpets

or going to parties with your girlfriend.

[chuckles] Yeah...

-So, what... -Great show, huh?

Shut the door.

So...

the network...

Is letting me out of my contract?

What are you talking about?

What is he talking about?

Brian has been asking

to be released from his contract.

Given your repeated complaints about one another,

the network has decided

to grant Brian his request.

[sighs]

I wanted you both to hear the news at the same time.

I don't understand what you're talking about.

We are the number one morning show in the country.

Yes, and you will stay number one.

This is just a pre-emptive move

as we transition to a new co-host.

Why didn't you tell me?

I'm telling you now.

No. No, no, I'm finding out now.

That's an entirely different thing.

Do you have a co-host in mind?

Not yet,

but you and I will find someone

of equal stature to Brian.

[scoffs]

In the meantime,

nothing is gonna happen until after Christmas,

so... find your Holly and find your Jolly,

and make spirits bright tomorrow, hmm?

Sounds good.

I'm sorry, I'm going to be a little late.

You are not going to believe what he has done this time.

Assuming you mean Brian,

and also, I can't promise I'll wait to start the movie,

or that there will be any pizza left.

Hurrying home for pizza and a movie?

I do have a life, you know.

That is absolutely not true.

[beeps call off]

It's not on the teleprompter,

but can I hit the button?

Ha, imagine that.

Hey, hey.

Sorry I'm late.

No problem.

Merry Christmas, Christy.

I'm not a big fan of the holidays.

Tonight is our last Christmas party,

then we count down the days until we leave for Cancun.

Well, aren't you two

just two partridges in a pear tree.

Have a good night.

How was your day?

Long.

I know, they all are.

You do know

it's only one partridge in that pear tree, right?

Of course, I know it,

but two turtle doves

doesn't have quite the same jingle to it.

It just makes me so mad.

The turtle doves?

No.

Brian.

Brian makes me mad.

First of all, they couldn't go with a qualified co-host,

No, they had to pick an ex-football star

who only became insta-famous overnight

because of his appearance on a reality-dating show,

and then he's the one

who asked to get out of the show,

and he doesn't even tell me about it?

You know what, it just proves I was right about him.

I can't trust him. [curling ribbon]

You know what, him leaving,

is the best thing that ever happened to "Bright And Merry,"

and it's the best Christmas present

I could have asked for.

[curling ribbon]

[♪♪]

So the town of Mistletoe in Maine

has won "Deck Your Town with Bright And Merry,"

but this year, we're not filming for a day.

We're filming for a week!

Oh, I can't do that...

There's no way I can do that, no...

There is and you can,

because on the 7th day in Mistletoe,

falling on Christmas Eve,

"Bright And Merry" will air for the very last time

with both of you hosting.

Now, to ensure the best ratings ever,

we are gonna give our viewers

the day they love the most for an entire week,

and on your last night,

we have scheduled

a very special live primetime show, where...

-Primetime? -Primetime?

...where you'll announce that "Bright And Merry" is over.

Now, Mel, since I am sure

you want to keep your number-one rating,

and Brian, since I'm sure

you don't want any bad publicity to follow you,

I trust I can count on you both

to "eggnog up" for appearances' sake.

Yup.

Good.

I'll meet you both in Mistletoe.

[♪♪]

Hey, guys...

Hey, guys.

Hello!

Stan Roman, Mayor of Mistletoe.

We here in Mistletoe are so excited

to win "Deck Your Town with Bright And Merry!"

[laughing]

Thank you.

Oh...

Oh, there's our Inn, right over there.

Let's get you two inside.

Okay. We need to get our...

I'll get the bags.

Oh, thank you.

-This way. -Thank you.

Give them some room, just, yeah, yeah.

[♪♪]

And this here is my queen, Ginny.

-[Ginny gasps in delight] -Hello.

You're adorable,

and you're even cuter than you are on television!

Aw, thank you.

That's sweet of you to say.

She means both of us.

This is James, deputy mayor.

Oh, hi!

-Hi. -Part-time bellhop.

It is so great to meet you.

Aw, it's nice to meet you, too.

-Can I take my... -No, no, no, my pleasure.

Your rooms are all ready,

and they're right next to each other,

so you can stay in constant communication.

Oh, that is so convenient.

Well, follow me.

I can't wait to show you the barn,

or should I say, your new set.

Your producer lady said it was perfect.

Stan has been working on this old barn for years,

and now at least

he can put some of it to good use.

Hey, wait a second,

the, um, the set's gonna be in a barn?

Yeah.

And that was all in the production notes

that you apparently...

haven't had a chance to review yet,

but I'll fill you in, don't worry.

-Thanks. -[clears throat]

Sounds wonderful.

We'll let you both get settled now.

Thank you both so much.

Thank you so much, James,

and thank you all for the warm welcome.

My pleasure.

Nice meeting you.

See you soon.

[♪♪]

Oh, wow.

Whoa...

Wow.

[whispering] I'm not in there.

[laughs]

Hasn't anyone ever told you

it's not nice to sneak up on people?

Anyone ever told you

it's not nice to eavesdrop on people?

Well...

You've got dinner reservations for two

at Mistletoe on Main!

Ah, thank you, Ginny.

Hmm, look who's been busy.

You already have a date for tonight?

I simply asked Ginny where I should have dinner.

She obviously thought you would be joining me.

Oh.

Obviously means I have to go with you now.

No, you don't.

Jennifer said we have to keep up appearances.

No, we don't.

Well... [clears throat]

Meet me in the lobby.

Ten minutes.

[Brian] Here, I'll get in the back.

[Melissa] Yeah, sure, come here.

Oh, the light's better here.

Okay, great.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

Okay, uh, showtime's over, folks.

-Okay, thanks. -Here, come on.

I'm Lexie.

Nice to meet you.

Sorry about that.

No problem.

If we didn't have fans,

then the show would already be over.

Not that it's over. It's not.

No, not at all. Very Bright, very Merry.

[chuckling]

Here you are.

Thank you.

-For you. -Thank you.

No problem.

You cannot tell people you are leaving the show

until Christmas Eve.

[whispering] I know, I forgot.

Okay.

So, I've been thinking.

Here we are, in this town,

all week...

nothing else to do.

We both want this week to be successful,

and you want to go out on top...

What do you say we just...

rehearse?

No.

[scoffing]

Melissa, we have different opinions

as to why the show is number one, right?

You think it's because you work really hard,

and you control every single moment,

and I think it's because

that we're spontaneous sometimes,

and let those moments just come to us.

This is for you guys.

Aw, thanks.

It's on the house.

-[chuckling] Thank you. -Thank you.

Of course.

It is not about controlling every moment, okay?

It is about...

setting yourself up for success.

You control what you can

so you can deal with what you can't.

Can we just agree to disagree?

Okay.

'Kay.

Okay.

Mm...

Mm!

What are you doing?

Mel, what are you doing?

We're supposed to be keeping up appearances,

and you're working.

Yeah.

Yeah, I have to watch these co-host tapes.

[sighs]

[patron calls] Hey, Brian, welcome to Mistletoe!

[chuckles]

Oh, what, now you're going to pretend

that you've already found the perfect co-host?

Come on.

My sister sent me something funny.

It's about Christmas.

You wouldn't understand.

Well, try me.

I like funny.

Every Christmas Eve Eve...

"Christmas Eve Eve"?

It's the night before Christmas Eve,

It's Christmas Eve Eve.

Yeah, no, no, I know what it is.

It's just a funny expression.

Okay, well, every Christmas Eve Eve,

my sister and I bake cookies, and she...

Wait, stop. Stop.

Seriously?

You... bake?

Yeah.

Wow.

I... I thought all you did was work,

or, like, think about work,

or just work on... work.

I like to plan.

I like to be prepared,

and I like to have fun.

It's just more fun when it's planned

and prepared.

[♪♪]

Five minutes, people!

Five!

And can someone please get me a coffee?

[Stan] Sit down right over there.

Come on...

Yeah.

Jennifer... Jennifer, seriously?

I mean, this is the ugliest thing

I've ever seen in my life.

That's literally the whole point.

Thanks, I'm just talking to my producer.

Well, Mel is right.

Welcome to your wardrobe for the day.

Well, it's just for the segment, though, right?

Did you not hear her?

She just said, "For the day."

And now Brian's right.

Oh, just go and spread joy to the world.

[Jennifer sighs] You're late!

I am?

Oh, aren't you the craft service guy?

Oh, no, ma'am, I'm not.

My name is Tyler Kirven, and I'm a huge fan.

Oh, um...

Two minutes, people!

Look, why don't you come see me later this week,

and I'll introduce you to the hosts.

Actually, I want to produce, like yourself.

I heard you asked for a coffee.

Huh.

Stay close and don't talk.

Yes!

All right, everybody, here we go.

In five, four, three...

[♪♪]

Good morning

and welcome to "Today With Bright And Merry."

Congratulations to the town to Mistletoe,

We are so excited to spend the week

in this magical place

that won our annual

"Deck Your Town with Bright And Merry."

We will be showing you Christmas traditions

that these folks do here,

but before we do that...

the other day,

my esteemed colleague, Melissa,

asked you all to write in,

and give some ideas

to help get me in the Christmas spirit.

Well, he needed it, didn't he, folks?

Okay, hang on, my least favorite suggestion

-is this thing! -Aw...

Sarah R. from Pennsylvania, what are you doing to me?

Come on, Brian, she picked out a lovely sweater

that brings out your eyes, Brian.

It's adorable.

Oh, well, that was very kind.

I'm just kidding. Sarah, thank you so much...

We love them. Thank you, Sarah.

But don't you think we should talk

about all the great traditions

happening here in Mistletoe?

Yes, there is a huge list,

and you're going to see all of them

as we film throughout the week.

I think my favorite on the list

has to be the three-legged wreath race.

I have no idea what that is.

But you could imagine

that you like it because there's a finish line,

probably a referee doing the signs...

She knows me better than anyone.

[laughing]

Mistletoe also has St. Nick's skate,

the Festival of Lights,

and then,

the very last "Today With Bright And Merry"

on Christmas Eve.

[snapping fingers]

Yes, uh, tune in

for a very special night with us

as we come to you for the last time from Mistletoe

on Christmas Eve.

And we're out!

[applause]

You didn't have to cover for me.

Hey, you've done it for me.

A lot.

Just saying "the very last show,"

it threw me.

[♪♪]

Mel? Brian?

We are changing it up.

We're gonna have you both participate.

Well, we can't. We're the judges.

Well, now you're building a gingerbread house.

No, no, I went over the itinerary last night.

It's not in any of the notes.

Doesn't pay to do homework.

See?

It's a little Christmas surprise.

But I don't like surprises,

and he doesn't even like Christmas.

True.

Well then, it's a good thing you're on a team together, hmm?

So go!

Build!

Be my little elves.

Still lovin' this.

[sighs]

What are you doing?

I'm following your lead. You said get the candy.

Oh, here.

Yeah.

Yeah...

Oh, nice.

-Just hold it still. -I got it.

-Okay? Yeah? -Got it.

Oh, I'm gonna huff and puff and blow this silly house down.

[laughs] Hey...

[chuckles]

Okay.

Oh!

[chuckles]

Stanley Roman,

stop your spying and snickering.

[whispering] Brian!

I'm sorry.

-I was waiting so long... -Stop it!

It's just a silly house.

It's a silly house.

Stop it!

[♪♪]

Look, I think that we should talk about...

We should talk about...

Go ahead.

[sighs]

I think that we need a good-tidings truce...

Completely agree.

It's Christmas, and if you could just...

You do?

Yeah.

It's the fourth quarter.

We just need to finish strong.

Right, yeah.

Wait... why?

Do you have another show lined up after this?

No.

It's not like I could just pick up the phone

and get on another show.

[scoffs]

With how easy your life is, you probably could.

Excuse me?

Is that... is that what you think?

Well...

Hi.

We do know that you were all-state quarterback

in high school,

you got a free ride at college,

you had 12 successful seasons with the NFL,

and then you decided to find love

on this hugely-popular reality-dating show

that gives you a million followers overnight...

[Brian chuckling]

...and then one morning a year ago,

you woke up and decided

you wanted to be a morning-talk-show host?

Without any training, any experience whatsoever.

You're forgetting

that when I was "finding love" on that reality show,

I got rejected on national television,

for the whole world to see.

I didn't see it.

[chuckles] Oh, come on, okay?

Everyone watches "Ever Yours." It's okay.

Not me.

I think it's nice

that you were looking for love, though.

I mean, I wouldn't do it on a reality-dating show,

but that is how you ended up meeting Christy, right?

True, true.

The show sent me to one of her premieres,

we hit it off.

What about you, huh?

Why no one special in your life?

Well, I've just been focused on my career.

It'll happen when the time is right.

So, do we have a t truce, or wh?

We do.

Great.

[♪♪]

It was just weird.

We talked without being...

snippy, sarcastic, or rude.

If he had been like this for the last year,

we would've gotten along way better.

Crazy idea here,

but you could ask him to stay on the show.

I am not begging him to stay when he clearly wants to go,

and besides,

he would know that I'm just asking

because I'm afraid of losing our ratings

after he leaves.

Are you?

Okay, fine!

But I am concerned

I'll lose the ratings when he leaves.

But you are an amazing host.

Whoever is your co-host, it'll be great.

It will be in a week when Brian leaves,

and he's off the show,

and I never have to see him again.

[knock on door]

Call you tomorrow. Love you.

Love you back, sis!

Lexie, hi!

Hi!

I thought you might want some dinner.

Can I come in?

Oh, yeah, of course. Come in.

Thanks.

Brian stopped by at the restaurant earlier,

so I figured you'd probably be hungry, too.

Yeah, if it wasn't for that candy cane and the cookie.

You are right.

[chuckling]

Ah...

Thank you so much for doing this.

-Of course. -That's so sweet of you.

Mm, smells good!

This is amazing!

Thank you.

It's a chestnut Risotto with thyme

and Parmesan cream sauce.

I saw you had tasted one on one of your shows once,

and you said that chestnuts are usually overlooked,

so I thought I would just try and...

Wait, you made this?

Mm-hmm. It's one of my recipes.

You should stop waitressing and start cooking.

Do the owners know you can cook like this?

No. [chuckles]

That would mean I would have to work up the courage

to actually cook for them.

You're the first to try this one.

Is it as good as the one on your show?

No.

It's better.

Way better!

I'm serious,

you should tell them that you can cook.

You're that good.

You're really good.

I wouldn't even know where to start.

Well, I have an idea.

While I'm in town,

why don't you bring me any dish you want,

and I will give you my honest opinion.

I promise,

and if you want to practise pitching your ideas to me,

I'll be happy to give you some pointers

on how to present them.

Seriously?

I mean, are you sure? Do you have time?

I know you're, like, really crazy busy.

Oh, I will make the time for risotto this good.

I just have one deal to make with you.

If this is what you really want,

you have to be prepared to work hard to get it.

Yes.

Let's do it.

[laughs]

Okay, great.

Okay, you have a good night.

Yeah, you too.

I will now. Thank you.

[♪♪]

Good morning.

-Good morning. Hey. -Hi, James.

-Hi. -Oh, uh, hey,

I know you'll be filming the Christmas Fair,

but, uh, if you'd like to go look around,

I'd be happy to take you.

You can get Christmas gifts,

and, uh, well, there just might be

the best hot chocolate you've ever had.

I would love to.

You know, this is my favorite time of year,

and I want to experience Mistletoe

while I'm here.

Well, perfect.

I'll catch up with you later.

Sounds great.

Thank you.

-Yeah, of course. -Come on, come in.

In here.

[camera clicks]

-Ah, good one. -Good one. Thank you.

You know, you could have just told me

that you didn't want to have dinner with me.

Yeah, I ended up going out.

I just wanted to check out and eat,

not sit and watch you work.

I get it.

[Jennifer] All right, everyone,

let's lock it up, please!

Places, people!

Stan, um...

I need you

to add these two names

to the race-team list.

Thank you.

Tom!

I need you to quickly change the copy

on the teleprompter.

Change Brian's line to read

they're both excited to be participating.

[chuckles]

All right, everyone!

We're live.

Five, four, three...

[♪♪]

Welcome back to Mistletoe!

What a crowd!

I love this town.

Coming up,

we've got tips on gift wrapping,

which I desperately need before the Mistletoe Wrap

later this week.

But today we are headed to Evergreen Park

for Mistletoe's annual

three-legged wreath race.

The teams have been practicing for months, Brian.

[Brian] And it is a two-mile race

through the snow at Evergreen Park,

all while... [chuckling]

...having your leg tied to a teammate.

Hmm.

I used to be a football player,

and I'm not sure I could do this one.

And the race is gonna be extra exciting this year,

because...

Melissa and I will be participating in it.

So come down and cheer us on,

Team Bright and Merry!

We'll be right back.

[applause]

And we're out!

[Stan] Welcome to Mistletoe's three-legged Wreath Race!

[cheering and applause]

It's a great course this year,

but those roads are tricky in the snow,

so be careful out there.

Are we going for it?

Always try to win.

Completely agree.

I think it's all about the outside leg.

Yeah, for sure.

You have to either... you have to stride big,

or I have to stride small.

You decide.

-I'll go big. -Okay.

And now... let the race begin!

[ringing bell, crowd cheering]

Outside first! Outside, outside, outside!

Yeah!

Yeah, come on.

Can you go a little faster?

Faster, come on...

-No, no, no... -[yelps]

[groans]

Everybody, keep going.

Keep racing. It's okay.

Are you okay?

[groans]

Are you okay?

Yeah. Yeah, I'm okay.

Are you sure?

Well, I landed on you. Are you okay?

Yeah, no, no, I'm good.

I landed on this super-soft snowbank.

Of course, you did.

What's that supposed to mean?

Well, that's pretty much your whole life, right?

Soft landings?

You know, you keep making comments like this,

like my life has been so easy.

Well, I mean,

that's pretty much how it seems.

You have no idea how hard it is

to make it as a professional athlete, do you?

I mean, the sheer number of hours

that I spent working,

trying to get the little natural talent I had

and turn it into a bankable skill?

Every workout was charted,

every calorie was counted.

[Melissa] These cupcakes are amazing, Lexie.

You have a gift.

[Lexie] I'm so happy you like them!

Thank you.

Oh, and I very much look forward to your thoughts.

Perfect.

Professional, yet positive.

I'm so excited.

You're doing great.

[chuckles happily]

Hey.

What's that about?

Oh, I'm, uh,

working with her on a project.

Hmm.

Hey, listen,

we've got a little time before the tree-lighting,

so I was wondering,

do you want to, um...

rehearse tomorrow's show?

Do a little prep work?

[James] Hey, guys!

Oh, hey, James.

-Hey. -Hi!

Ready to go?

Where you headed?

I'm, uh, showing Melissa the Christmas Fair

before you two film the tree-lighting.

Oh, okay.

Um, rehearse? No rehearse?

I already did,

so I'm just gonna see you there, okay?

Okay. Have fun.

Thanks.

with boughs of holly ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la la-la la-la ♪

♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly... ♪

Okay, just to clarify,

you know I'm not actually the bellhop, right?

[mock gasping]

[laughs] Oh, come on.

Nothing against bellhops,

I just, I've been working hard

at this whole Deputy Mayor thing, and, uh...

Mm-hmm, well, it's working out for you.

I understand.

Hey, have you heard about Mistletoe's Christmas-Tree lore?

Tell me.

Well, it's believed

that if you want a wish to come true,

you write out that wish,

you attach it to a piece of mistletoe,

and then hang it on the tree.

Aw...

Does it work?

Well, since I got to show the Melissa Merry

the town Christmas Fair...

Thank you.

You were an excellent tour guide,

probably a pretty good Deputy Mayor,

but the bellhop thing...

Ah, you said it.

[Melissa laughing]

[tapping]

[cell phone buzzes]

Um... I have to go.

I'm so sorry.

This has been amazing, thank you,

and I'll see you at the St. Nick skate?

Yeah, I wouldn't miss it.

Okay.

[panting]

I don't know.

[stammers in confusion]

"She's looking for you," exclamation point?

"She's mad you're not here,"

two exclamation points?

[laughs]

Got you!

Oh, I can't believe you...

Were you just watching me?

Huh?

Welcome to Mistletoe's Christmas-Tree Lighting!

[cheering and applause]

So... congratulations.

The ratings are higher than ever.

Thank you,

but keep it up.

Okay, so we'll film the tree lighting,

and then you're done for the night.

Great.

Um, I also have a draft

of the announcement about Brian leaving the show.

I'll send it to you both for approval,

and Mel, the network is breathing down my neck

about a co-host.

I've sent you another ten to look at.

Okay, thanks.

Okay.

I hope you both know what you're doing.

[Stan] Let's give a big thanks

to the folks at "Today with Bright And Merry"

for spending the week here in Mistletoe!

[crowd cheering and applauding]

So when we're done here,

if you want to go over tomorrow's schedule...

You mean rehearse?

Well, we don't have to.

No, I want to, yes.

Please.

Great.

Our favorite morning-show couple,

Melissa and Brian!

[crowd cheering]

Thank you, thank you!

Is everybody having a good time?

[clapping and laughing]

I want to thank all of you.

We have received such a warm welcome

from the people of Mistletoe.

Thank you.

That's right, and it is so obvious

why you guys won

the "Deck Your Town With Bright and Merry" contest.

-Whoo! -I mean, come on!

-That's right. -[cheering and applause]

But you know what I'm really looking forward to

is Brian wearing a homemade hat tomorrow

at the St. Nick skate!

Am I right, ladies?

[cheering]

Whoo-hoo!

Okay, Brian, you want to help me with this?

Well, let's... let's count it down, huh?

Five, four, three,

two, one!

[cheering]

Oh, it's so beautiful.

Yeah.

[Melissa] So, tune in tomorrow

for more "Bright And Merry."

That was great.

We should have shot it.

No, it was great

because we've been rehearsing it.

Okay, it wasn't so bad.

[laughs]

Great.

You know, this is...

this is actually kind of nice,

just hanging out together

instead of having the whole crew and cameras

filming our every move.

Didn't you say something just like that

on a very dramatic episode

of your reality-dating show?

Actually, I think I did say that on "Ever Yours."

I knew it.

Wait...

Wait, you said you didn't watch my season.

Oh... busted!

Okay, okay, fine.

Like most women in America,

Kate and I watched every episode.

Mm-hmm.

I just didn't think your ego could handle it

if I told you that when we first met.

You're probably right.

You know, I could've probably been, um...

a little more of a team player back then.

I could've been less bossy.

You know, I was terrified to come on your show?

No, seriously.

It would be on in the gym where I was working out.

I would watch it every day.

I mean, I didn't like your co-host, but...

[chuckling]

Of course, you didn't.

Well, what do you say?

This tree isn't gonna decorate itself.

Huh?

Oh, no, no. No, no.

Now, see, that's not on the schedule.

-We haven't rehearsed that... -Oh, stop it, okay?

I am working on my spontaneity,

and you need to work on your Christmas.

So, come on, get up.

I thought you were stopping the bossy.

Hold this.

Ginny overheard me telling my sister

how disappointed I was

that I wasn't gonna be able to decorate a tree this year,

and so she brought this out

for us.

For us?

Yeah.

You really love all this, don't you?

I really do.

Christmas is a magical time

when anything can happen.

Here, you hang one.

No, no, I'll just put it in the wrong spot.

Go ahead.

There's no such thing.

Go ahead.

Oh, I wouldn't put it there, though.

See? See!

Gotcha, gotcha.

[laughing] Okay...

Gotcha!

I'm just kidding.

You are the worst elf ever.

♪ Have yourself ♪

♪ A merry little Christmas ♪

♪ Let your heart be light ♪

♪ From now on ♪

♪ Our troubles will be out of sight... ♪

[♪♪]

♪ Have yourself a merry little Christmas... ♪

-You good? -Yeah.

-All right. -You ready?

Yeah.

This is it.

I'd like you to do the honors.

Oh, no, no. No way.

This is your thing. You... you go.

-Please. -No.

I want you to.

Just... that one.

Oh, that's incredible.

[whispering] Thanks for that.

I didn't do anything.

We did it together.

[clears throat]

Well, we are number one for a reason.

[laughs]

Surprise! [laughs]

Whoa, hey!

Christy.

[Christy] So this is where you've been hiding.

They really like Christmas here,

don't they?

Hey, what are you doing here?

I came to visit my boyfriend.

[laughing]

Um, hi, Christy.

I'm so sorry,

I have so much work left to do.

I'm gonna say goodnight.

Goodnight...

Goodnight.

[♪♪]

There you are!

I knew you were working late,

so I thought a cup of coffee might help.

Oh, thank you.

You are so sweet.

Did you hear

Brian's girlfriend surprised him?

Yes, actually,

he and I had just finished decorating

that fabulous tree

when she showed up.

Is she staying here?

No.

"Too much Christmas," she said.

Well, thank you again for that tree,

and everything.

How'd you pull it all together so quickly?

You have no idea

how much Christmas stuff we have in storage.

Oh, yeah? That's crazy.

Stan and I love collecting ornaments.

Me too.

Do you want to come have a peek?

[giggling]

And no one's seen this old thing in years.

Oh, wow...

Wow, does it work?

Oh, goodness, I can't imagine so.

It barely worked 50 years ago!

[laughs]

I had such a crush on Stan when I was young.

I wrote a wish for him to ask me on a date,

attached mistletoe to it,

hung it on the tree.

Our first date was in this carriage.

So that Christmas mistletoe-wish thing

really works, huh?

I'll let you decide,

but I did wish for Stan to marry me.

Here we are almost 50 years later.

Well, I am pretty jealous,

because I have always dreamed of the perfect Christmas date,

riding in something like this.

You should make a mistletoe wish.

Oh, yeah, I think we are doing that for the show.

[chuckles]

I wasn't talking about for the cameras.

[♪♪]

Stan, how are you doing?

Mm!

Hey, you, uh...

you guys haven't by chance seen Melissa, have you?

She was in the barn earlier.

Right, Ginny?

She was, but she's gone to bed.

Oh.

Me too.

Goodnight.

Melissa found your old carriage.

Huh, I took some nice girl on a first date in it.

Can't recall her name at the moment.

Stanley Roman,

you're gonna find some coal in that stocking of yours.

Hey, did you say you guys had a carriage?

Like a horse-and-carriage carriage?

If mine were able to move, yeah.

Hey, Stan, if I help you get that moving,

could I borrow it?

Son, I'm not sure if that's possible.

We can sure try.

Great.

And let's just keep this between the three of us for now.

Goodnight.

[chuckling]

[♪♪]

Hey, hey, did I get our call-time wrong?

No, no, she, uh, she just got here early.

-Hi! -Hey.

Trying to get a leg up on your competition out there?

[laughs] No, I just thought I'd have

a not-so-serious moment before work.

Well, it looks good on you.

Well, since you're both so festive and frosty,

this should be fun and painless,

unless you fall, so don't fall.

Jennifer, I have never skated in my life.

-What? -What?

Yeah, no.

Good to know.

Well, he's a professional athlete.

I mean, I'm sure he'll figure it...

Guys, I'm going down.

It's gonna happen.

-Um... -Well, then,

we'll just, uh, shoot a short piece of you skating,

and then one about the Festival of Lights.

That sounds smart. -Okay?

Oh, these are for you.

Mm-hmm, thank you very much.

I know what this is!

Uh-huh.

You have got to be kidding.

[laughing]

These are awesome!

-Ooh, good one. -[laughing]

-Seriously? -It's perfect.

[laughs] Oh, yeah, not helping at all.

Come on, it's fantastic.

-Let's go. -Get out there.

Okay, okay. Just be careful.

Oh, right.

You got this.

Okay, so this first step...

Is a doozy?

...is a doozy. [laughs] There you go!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, No, no, let me put these on.

Okay.

Must have been nice to see Christy...

-Yeah. -...last night.

Yeah, that was a total surprise.

I didn't know she was coming.

I'm sorry that it, uh, interrupted our decorating.

Oh, somehow, I don't think

you're actually sorry about that,

but don't worry, we were done anyway.

I know that I can sometimes come across as Grinchy.

[laughs]

Or Grinch-like, whatever.

I am laughing at your use of the word "sometimes,"

not "Grinchy."

Oh, ha, ha, ha.

I just never met someone

who's so against Christmas, you know?

I am not against Christmas.

Okay...

look, when I was a kid, my dad lost his job, all right,

and we had some tough years financially.

You know, and the church would come by

and donate some gifts.

Well, one gift,

and that's nice,

but you're a kid,

you just want a bunch of presents, you know?

I'd go to school and see my friends,

and they had all their new stuff, and...

I don't know, just...

like, we didn't have the money to go out and buy a tree,

and go shopping,

and make cookies and stuff.

We just didn't do that.

So Christmas is...

I don't know, it just brings back all of that,

you know?

I can't imagine.

I'm so sorry.

No, don't be.

It's all I knew.

Look, on the plus side, I never had to eat fruitcake.

[chuckling]

Never had to shop for the perfect gift for somebody.

I just pick up some gift cards.

-What? -Yeah.

-Gift cards? -Yeah!

What about for your family, your close friends?

Big gift cards. [chuckling]

Oh, come on.

Brian, the key to a perfect gift

is that it's something sentimental.

It doesn't have to cost anything if comes from your heart.

Good to know...

and the fruitcake?

Oh, that's awful.

Yeah, It's gotta be. [laughing]

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

[squeals, laughing]

No, no... [laughing]

Oh, no, I got this.

I can't believe this is your first time on ice.

Hey, Lexie!

Melissa, hey!

Don't distract me, this is hard work.

Are we still on for later?

Absolutely. I can't wait.

Are you good?

Oh, yeah, hey, nothing to see here!

Just move along.

Good luck.

All right, what's going on there?

-What? -Like, no,

I just keep seeing you guys

have all these secret meetings and stuff.

Lexie is an unbelievable cook,

and she has these great recipes,

and she asked me to help her,

because she wants to tell the owners

of Mistletoe on Main

to maybe put some of the recipes on the menu...

but she's a little nervous,

so I'm helping her with the presentation, that's all.

That's nice of you, knowing how busy you are.

It's no big deal.

Okay, yeah, I'll be right there.

Okay, thanks.

Right, you need to rest for a second.

-James! -Hey, James.

Okay. Okay, bye.

Yeah, I've been dealing with an emergency,

so, unfortunately, I can't stay.

Oh, no. What happened?

The pipes burst in the Town Center.

You mean where we're wrapping presents for the kids?

Yeah.

Is everything okay?

From what I've been told, no.

I'm on my way there right now.

All right, well,

let me know of there's anything I can do.

Yeah, let us know.

Okay, thanks. Have fun.

Yeah. I'll see you later.

Hey, hey!

Hey...

Christy, hi!

-Uh, I'm gonna skate. -Sure.

Okay.

-Hey. -Here.

Thank you very much.

Well, don't thank me yet.

It might be frozen.

Hey, listen, I, um...

We only have a couple more segments to shoot.

Do you want to get some skates and maybe come and try?

It's kinda fun.

Oh... [chuckles]

It's not my kind of fun.

Okay. [chuckles]

I'm headed back to the hotel and get warm.

Text me when you're done.

I've got something important to talk to you about.

Okay. I will.

See ya.

You know what, you'd better just take this.

-That's... -Okay.

It's not gonna help my situation here.

-[laughs] -Are you okay?

Yeah, yeah. I'll text you later.

-Brian? -Yeah?

-You got it? -Yeah, oh, yeah.

Oh, no, no, no!

[laughing] Oh, ho, yeah!

[laughing together]

Look, Ma, no hands!

-You got this. -Yeah...

[♪♪]

Brian? Mel?

Yes?

You are wrapped for the day.

Oh, it's a Christmas miracle.

-[laughing] -Uh, Mel?

I'm gonna need your top three choices

for the new co-host.

The network is getting anxious.

Yeah.

Yeah, I'm, uh, working on it.

See you tomorrow.

See ya.

Finding anyone good?

Yeah, you know, A lot of good options.

Good.

-Oh, hey. -Hey!

-Are you guys are done? -Yes.

You guys should definitely come to Mistletoe on Main

tonight.

We're gonna have food and music,

and decorate some stockings for the toy drive.

Wait, you decorate the stocking?

Yeah.

The restaurant started it.

We decorate the stockings,

and then we hand them out with all of the gifts.

That sounds awesome.

Um, I'm not sure if Brian can make it,

but I will definitely be there.

Cool.

We'll see you guys there then.

See you later!

Awesome. Bye.

Thanks for that.

Yeah, no problem.

You know, I'm really glad that you told me your story.

I know old memories are a big part of who we are,

but, um...

you could always try to make some new memories.

Hmm...

Trust me, Christmas is worth it.

Okay.

What? Really?

Sure, I'll come.

-Really? -Yeah.

Oh, that's awesome! That'll be so fun!

You're gonna love it.

It's gotta be better than this.

Well...

Is Christy gonna be okay with it?

-'Cause it's not technically... -Yeah, no, no,

she's working on this other big project,

so I'll just catch up with her after.

Okay.

[Lexie clears throat]

Thanks, everyone, for coming to Mistletoe on Main's

Annual Stocking Party!

Eat, drink, dance,

and, of course, decorate!

[chuckles]

Oh, and don't forget,

the best stocking wins

a special Christmas Mistletoe wreath!

So, good luck.

[applause]

Hey, are you having a good time?

Are you kidding me?

Christmas crafts, and holiday music, and food?

It's perfect.

-Hi. -Hi.

What's going on with you and Tyler?

You looked very cozy at the ice rink.

You know what's weird?

He's been living here for almost two years,

and he comes to the restaurant all the time,

and we shop at all the same stores,

and he's come to all the same town events,

but I mean, we never met until that day in the bakery.

Hmm.

Well, they say timing is everything.

Right?

It's crazy to think

that the right person could be right in front of you,

and you may never even...

...know it.

What?

Mel, I think your co-host needs some co-decorating.

[laughing]

Yeah, I hope that's enough.

Okay, yeah. [laughs]

Hey...

-Hey. -How's it going?

Well, I told you I'm not very crafty.

I would never have guessed.

[chuckles ruefully]

It's a... [clears throat]

It's a football.

Oh, yeah, okay.

Uh, yeah, I can see that.

Yeah?

No.

No. [laughs] You're terrible.

We can work on it. We can fix it.

I have an idea.

What if we added a jersey.

Ooh, goalposts,

and if we just made it a little smaller,

you could, like, have the football...

No, we are not fixing that.

-We cannot... Oh, I bet we could fix it.

I Christmas bet...

that we can fix it.

Oh...

okay.

[chuckles]

Okay, well, um,

we don't win that wreath trophy thing,

then tomorrow on the show,

you have to say that I am the best host ever.

[laughing] Oh, ho, ho, yes...

Okay.

I'm in,

but if we do win,

you... have to dance

a Christmas carol dance of my choosing, with me.

No, I don't dance.

Oh, no, you can't dance.

Right, I do remember that from the Halloween Hoedown,

my feet have never recovered,

but you will dance.

Oh, fighting words.

I am so in for this little bet.

It's happening.

Right, you got the glue?

Hey, you know when I told you that I was a kid,

and I only got one present at Christmas?

Uh-huh.

Well, it was a football.

My dad and I would play catch with that thing

constantly.

Then it just got some big life of its own.

You know, high school, college, the pros.

Well, I just..

the part I missed the most, though,

was playing catch with my dad.

Crazy to think that that all started

from one Christmas present.

Well, it's a good thing it wasn't a gift card.

[laughs]

Hey...

Hey!

Hey, you two look festive.

I thought I was meeting you back at the hotel.

You were.

Um... an hour ago.

What?

Oh, I am so sorry.

We got hung up in doing these stockings for charity.

Look at this one Mel did with the football.

Oh, no, no, it's not my idea.

It was actually all Brian's vision.

-I just helped. -Okay.

Do you want to make one?

There's still plenty of stuff.

-You could decorate... -Oh, no, no, I'm good.

Thank you.

Can we talk privately?

Of course, I'm sorry.

Uh, I'm gonna take this to Lexie.

I think we have a winner.

Is everything okay?

Oh, yeah, I've got some news.

Once you're done here with "Bright And Merry,"

I've got us our own show!

[laughs]

Can you believe it?

[Lexie] Mistletoers, listen up!

The time has come

to announce our favorite stocking!

I just told you I got us our own show.

Aren't you gonna say anything?

[Lexie] And the winner is...

the football stocking by Melissa Merry!

-[crowd cheering and clapping] -Whoa...

[crowd cheering]

I've just found out

that this was a joint effort,

so, Brian, come on up!

Melissa and Brian will be leading us

in the final dance of the night!

[♪♪]

One sec.

Oh, wait.

You know what, actually,

Brian and I would love to invite everyone

to dance with us...

Oh, yeah, that would be so much better.

...and really, we just want to say thank you

to everyone

for including us in this amazing evening.

That's right, this was amazing.

Thanks, everyone.

[cheering and clapping]

-You ready? Okay. -Let's go.

Let's go.

[♪♪]

[Christy] It's a reality show

about a famous actress and a star football player

living in the public eye.

They're gonna film us at events, parties,

and doing regular stuff, too.

The producers think there's enough

for a second season...

-Wow. -Yeah.

Look, I know I've thrown a lot at you,

but this is the big project I've been working on.

[Melissa laughing]

I just want to make sure

you're as ready for this as I am.

Yeah, um...

you have worked so hard.

It's great.

[laughs]

Okay.

They've sent the contracts,

so we're able to sign them here.

[laughs awkwardly]

[laughs happily]

Yeah.

[♪♪]

Oh...

Oh, Stan...

Wow, this thing's amazing.

Yeah.

What do we gotta do to get this thing working?

Well, the suspension is shot,

and those wheels under there haven't turned in 25 years.

Right.

[chuckles]

Let me, uh, get down here and take a look, huh?

So, uh, how are you liking Mistletoe?

Oh...

what a great town.

You know, if you'd have told me a week ago

that I was gonna be making gingerbread houses,

and crafting with a glue gun,

trying to fix an old carriage up for Mel,

I would have probably called you crazy, Stan.

[chuckles]

I don't know, it just...

it feels like my perspective is changing

on a few things right now.

Well, sometimes,

when you change the way you look at things,

the things you look at change.

[♪♪]

No way!

I know, right?

You're not really gonna let them wear that on camera,

are you?

It wasn't my idea.

Oh, uh...

lock it up, people!

[technician] Jennifer, we've got a problem

with the teleprompter.

I'm okay wearing this,

but you seem oddly okay

with wearing that on national television.

[whispering] They turned out better

than I thought they would.

You did this?

Yes!

[Jennifer] Uh, Mel, Brian, uh, places, please?

-Thanks, guys. -Thank you.

[Melissa laughs]

[chatting quietly]

Problem.

The teleprompters are down...

-What? ...-but we gotta go.

Are you okay without them?

Uh, I have my notes.

Are you good?

I have her.

-Okay... -Let's do it.

Here we go, people!

We are live in five, four, three...

I'll go first.

[♪♪]

Welcome to "Today With Bright And Merry."

We have to start by asking for your help.

That's right.

A pipe has burst in Mistletoe's town center.

Yeah, and they lost almost all of the gifts

that they had for kids in need.

So if you are anywhere near Mistletoe,

and can spare it...

We would really appreciate it

if you could bring down a gift

to the Festival of Lights tonight.

It would mean a lot.

Thank you.

Be sure to tune in

to our very special Christmas Eve episode.

-You won't wanna miss that. -Absolutely.

Also, how's about these shirts?

-[laughing] -Oh, ho, ho, right?

I mean, come on, doesn't she look great in this?

And I am gonna tell them, of course.

They deserve to know.

Brian got these shirts!

Yes, I did.

Talk about the Christmas spirit!

I got no problem owning that.

And in spite of the shirts,

I do wanna say that, um...

you are the best co-host I've ever worked with.

We'll be right back.

Oh...

and we're out!

Thanks for saying that.

I mean, technically you didn't have to say that,

because, you know,

you did win the contest fair and square.

Well...

Okay, and as for the teleprompter,

you're better without it.

So, what's the very special Christmas Eve episode?

If you had asked me yesterday,

I could've told you,

but after just seeing them now?

Only Santa knows.

[♪♪]

[sighs sadly]

[knock on door]

Lexie, hi!

Hi!

I come bearing good tidings of joy

and muffins.

Those are my favorite kind.

Okay, so I was thinking

what if I added a brunch to my presentation,

and then I came up with these muffins,

but...

you promised you'd be honest.

Oh, I promise.

Just don't keep me away from the sugar,

and no one gets hurt.

Drum roll, please.

Apple crumb streusel muffins.

[gasping]

This is amazing.

-[chuckles] -Honestly.

This is insane.

Thank you.

I have to post a picture of how beautiful these are, too.

Look at this.

I know you and Brian aren't a couple, but...

you'd never know it looking at those pictures.

We wouldn't be a very good couple.

Some days, we're not even good co-hosts.

No, there's a million reasons why we couldn't be together.

[Brian singing loudly next door]

♪ ...laughing all the way Ho, ho, ho! ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Doo-doo-doo-doo! ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Yo! ♪

Is he shooting a scene in his room, or...?

Oh, no.

No, he's not.

Oh.

Interesting.

Mm-hmm.

You know...

Brian didn't seem like a very big fan of Christmas

when you guys first got here.

He wasn't.

Anyways...

Whoa, whoa!

One more for later.

I'll see you tomorrow?

Yeah, absolutely.

-This was perfect. -Bye!

[♪♪]

Hey, whatcha doing?

You working?

No, I was just making sure

all my packages got delivered in time

for everyone's Christmas presents, and...

Mm-hmm.

...trying not to be too disappointed

about everything I'm missing out on back home.

-Oh. -[chuckles]

-What are you doing? -Oh, yeah. Uh-huh.

You going to see Christy?

No, I'm not going to do that until after work tonight.

She's closing some big deal.

Wow.

You mean, like a new movie?

It's a, uh, TV show.

But, uh, listen,

I have a surprise for you.

I don't like surprises.

I know. [laughs]

What, are you waiting for Christmas?

[laughs]

That's not how you use that expression!

[laughing]

Well, so? You're laughing.

Come on, let's go!

-Come on! -What? [squeals]

This way.

-What? -[laughing mischievously]

-So you said... -Whoa!

...that you and your sister make cookies every Christmas.

-Mm-hmm. -Since you can't...

I asked Ginny if we could use the kitchen,

and I called Kate,

and got all the ingredients for your spicy ginger cookies.

Thank you.

Look at how you set this all up.

Oh, my...

Here we go

Excuse me.

It's just my small way

of saying thank you for putting up with me all year.

Wait a second.

Did I have a choice?

Yeah, I don't think you did.

-No... -[chuckling]

Okay, so listen,

you just tell me what to... what to do here, all right?

Not my specialty.

Oh, right, um...

Okay, well, you could start by preheating the oven to 350.

Okay, which one's the oven?

Ah, just kidding.

I made a playlist.

[music plays]

Okay...

Ooh, 350. Okay.

All right.

What now?

Uh, well, you could...

mix the butter and the sugar, Kris Kringle.

Okay.

So how is the, uh, co-host search coming.

Oh, slower than the network would like.

I just want to make sure I get it right...

this time,

after what happened with you.

Right, yeah.

Yeah, I see what you did there. That was funny.

That was pretty funny.

Okay, so let's talk about something else.

Like, why you're single.

Oh.

No, let's not.

Come on, yeah, no, that's a good one,

'cause I really don't get that.

[chuckles]

Okay, come on, you've had to have had boyfriends.

Yes, I had boyfriends.

Okay...

I've had boyfriends, one really serious one.

Okay...

Did you bake with him?

Well, hey, I just want to know where I stand

on the cookie-baking partner list.

Okay. [chuckling]

Well, yes.

Yes, we baked together,

but, uh, you know,

I was a different person.

Different how?

Well...

I used to be relaxed.

Ha!

Yup, it's true.

You? Come on.

Yeah.

No planning, no preparing.

I'm not believing a word of this.

Oh, well, it didn't work out for me.

What do you mean?

[sighs heavily]

I, um, I got this amazing opportunity...

Mm-hmm.

...on a big network show,

and I blew it.

It was the very beginning of my career,

and I just thought it was all gonna work out,

so I didn't plan,

I didn't work hard enough...

and I didn't get the job.

So I have spent every waking moment since then

making sure that I am ready,

that I am prepared for every job,

from the smallest co-host spot

on a low-rated cable show,

to "Today With Bright And Merry."

Well, practice hard so the games are easy, right?

Yeah, right!

Go ahead, make your jokes.

It's okay, I can take it.

[chuckling] No, hey, I don't have any jokes.

Honest, I got nothing.

It's just...

I'm probably more impressed with you now

than I was before.

You swear you didn't put him up to this?

[kiss]

Sister swear.

I don't know what it is,

but something's different about him.

Enough for you to admit you might like him?

[Brian] Peppermint hot chocolate?

-Mm... -Thank you.

Kate! You're awesome.

Merry Christmas.

What did you say?

The look on your face already answered my question.

Even if you're right,

and I'm not saying you are...

[whispering] he has a girlfriend.

Maybe,

but that doesn't mean

you shouldn't tell him how you feel.

I don't have any idea how I feel.

You and I both know that's not the truth.

You just don't want to admit how you feel.

I just don't want you to miss out on something,

or someone wonderful,

because you're scared to take a chance.

[♪♪]

So, I was up all night last night...

Oh, no.

...and I made a list.

Did you check it twice?

What's that?

It's a song.

It... Never mind.

What's the list?

[clears throat]

All the things I've never done in my life

until this week.

That's a very big title.

Big list.

I built a gingerbread house.

I baked cookies.

I went ice skating.

I decorated a tree,

and I rehearsed... with you.

Let me see this.

Wait, you forgot about our three-legged race.

No, I intentionally left that off the list.

Why?

Because I'm still burned we lost.

[laughs]

-Me too. -Yeah.

Um... but there was one other thing

that I've never done before

that I would like your help with.

Okay...

I wanna shop for presents.

The famous gift-card giver

wants to give actual physical presents?

You made me see Christmas differently, Mel.

Thanks.

You're welcome.

Mel, Brian,

great job this week.

The ratings are still up,

and the network is thrilled.

Okay, so we have one more shot with you,

and it will be of you both writing a wish,

and hanging it on the tree.

I just put mine up there.

Oh, what did you wish for?

Well, um...

I wish

that neither of you make a mistake

you'll regret for the rest of your life.

Well, we're, uh, we're rolling... [chuckles]

so, um, whenever you're ready.

[sighing]

Thank you.

Okay...

All right, you're the expert here.

Does this have any shot at coming true?

I choose to believe.

All right.

[clears throat]

Mel...

Yeah?

Never mind.

[♪♪]

Is this how you do it?

-What? -It's perfect.

Thank you.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

Christy, you just missed Brian.

Oh.

I'll find him later.

I just want to make sure we're okay.

Of course we are.

Good.

I was so afraid that you would be upset

that he was leaving your show to come do mine.

What?

He didn't tell you?

It's a reality show

that will bring our fans

into our world of premieres and parties,

and follow us as we move in, get engaged.

Life stuff.

That sounds so perfect for you two.

[chuckles happily]

Everyone thinks it will be a hit.

I'm sure it will be.

Glad we're okay.

Me too.

Yeah.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

There you are.

Hey.

Let's go over here and talk for a minute.

I have the contracts for us to sign.

Yeah, um...

But it seems like

I don't really need to take them out of my purse.

Hey... I loved your show today.

Oh.

You and Melissa are really great together.

-Thanks. -Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you.

Sorry.

Christy, um...

I think we want two different things.

No.

I want the same thing,

but you changed what you wanted.

I didn't expect for this to happen.

It's okay, Brian.

We're all allowed to change...

...and I've got a backup plan.

[laughs]

Of course you do.

I'm gonna go.

Somewhere warm, I'm guessing.

Yes.

Very warm.

Good luck with everything, Brian.

Merry Christmas.

[♪♪]

[Melissa] Mistletoe has had an incredible tradition

of donating toys to local hospitals

for some pretty incredible kids.

That's right, and even though we had a small setback,

we are still accepting donations

at the Festival of Lights tonight.

We're both gonna be there, so come on down.

We have a lot more ahead, so stick with us.

We'll be back.

[applauding]

Mel and Brian, that was perfect.

Thank you!

Hey, I came by your room last night to talk to you,

but, um, you weren't around.

Yeah, I was busy.

Well, after work today,

can we sit down and have a cup of coffee?

I, um,

I have to just, you know, focus on everything.

It's gonna be our last show.

We gotta work on that.

All right, Mel, what's going on?

I just need to focus.

Okay.

Rule number 315 about being a good producer...

Don't repeat anything you just heard.

Copy that.

Taylor, can you please tell Sound

to turn off their mics.

Sure.

Oh, wow.

Okay...

Keep 'em coming.

All right.

Uh-oh...

Wait, Brian, I got one more.

Yeah, and this looks like a great job, everyone!

-[cheering and applauding] -Nice! Wow!

[Stan] Everybody, line up!

[♪♪]

♪ Silent night ♪

♪ Holy night ♪

♪ All is calm ♪

♪ All is bright ♪

♪ Round yon virgin ♪

♪ Mother and child ♪

♪ Holy infant ♪

♪ So tender and mild ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace... ♪

Yeah.

Thank you, guys.

Good night.

Hey, good talking to you guys.

Hey, Melissa...

Mel.

Hey...

I've been trying to talk to you.

You don't have to.

I already know.

You know what?

Christy told me about your new show.

Congratulations.

That's what I want to talk to you about.

Brian...

I don't want to hear it.

[♪♪]

So he had another show lined up with Christy

this whole time?

Yup.

That's why he was being so nice to me this week.

Wait, he said that's the reason he's been so nice to you?

No.

He didn't.

Well, what exactly did he say?

He didn't say anything, actually,

I didn't let him. I just...

Go talk to him,

and call me later.

Melissa...

Melissa! I did it!

I finally pitched my ideas to the restaurant,

and...

as of the new year,

they're gonna be adding some of my dishes to the menu.

[laughing in delight]

I'm so happy for you!

-Thank you! -You are awesome.

And I'm sorry that I didn't ask you sooner.

I feel like a terrible friend.

What? No, no, no.

I mean... because of you and your advice,

I might be a real chef one day.

Is Brian back?

I haven't seen him.

I almost forgot...

this came for you.

Oh, thanks.

If you see Brian...

I'll tell him you're looking for him.

Okay, thank you.

"Melissa Merry, your presence is requested

this Christmas Eve Eve.

Be outside at 8:00 p.m.

A surprise awaits."

Ginny says she got the note.

[sighs]

All right, we're not gonna finish this tonight.

We'll do it tomorrow.

I gotta go.

Thanks, Stan!

Okay.

Oh, perfect timing.

James.

I was, uh,

wondering if you wanted to grab a bite to eat.

Oh.

I would love that.

Yes, um...

sounds great.

Okay.

[♪♪]

I'm sure you're ready to get back home,

but, uh, I've gotta say

that having your show here

is the most exciting thing

that's ever happened in Mistletoe.

Brian is leaving the show.

Wait...

Brian's leaving?

His last day is tomorrow.

Uh... please don't say anything.

No, no, of course.

No, but what are you gonna do?

I don't know.

When I got your note, I was...

Wait, I didn't leave you a note.

It was Brian.

He wrote me a note,

asking me to meet him at 8:00, and...

and I missed it.

I've seen the way Brian looks at you,

and if I was him...

I'd wait.

Thank you.

Thank you.

[♪♪]

[knocks]

Brian?

I need to talk to you.

[♪♪]

Merry Christmas, sis!

Merry Christmas, Kate.

So, did you talk to Brian last night?

No.

Look, I tried, okay?

I knocked on his door, and he wasn't there.

I should've just listened to him when he tried to explain.

Maybe I should have told him how I feel.

So talk to him before you start shooting.

It's too late now.

You know, he has that project with Christy.

Tonight is just...

gonna be my last show with him.

At least give him your present.

I'll think about it.

I'll call you after. I love you.

Love you back.

Tyler, wait, do you know where Brian went?

Yeah, he was here earlier to get ready,

but then he rushed off.

Said he had to get something from his room?

-Thanks. -No problem.

[knocks]

Brian? Are you there?

Brian?

[Jennifer] Sound?

Brian and Mel are already mic'ed up, yes?

Could you turn their mics on, please?

Guys...

I need you to get outside.

I want hidden cameras on Brian and Mel.

Come on, let's go!

[♪♪]

Melissa is looking for you.

Ready?

Hey, um...

Hey, Stan,

how did you know that Ginny was the one?

Because she has been driving me crazy

since the day I met her.

That works.

[exhales]

It's like I got pre-game jitters.

Today could literally be the last day that I see her,

and I don't know what to say.

What do I say to her?

Tell her the truth.

Tell her how you feel,

and you will never regret it.

[♪♪]

B camera, for the love of Christmas,

find me Brian.

There's Brian.

Punch in on him.

In a few seconds,

our hosts of America's number-one talk show

are going to do something quite spectacular.

How do you know that?

You need to always listen to your gut

when you're producing.

No matter how absurd it might be.

My gut has guided me

through many years of incredible shows,

and right now that same gut is telling me

we need to cut into the taped segments

and go live earlier than planned.

Are you allowed to do that?

No, but what if something should happen,

and this was the very last show of "Bright And Merry"?

Well, wouldn't you want it to be the best one ever?

Brian?

People!

We are going live!

Take it away, Tyler.

You know my name?

Of course, I was just testing you.

Well, did I pass?

On Tyler's count,

we are going live in...

Five, four, three...

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

[hoofbeats clattering]

[♪♪]

♪ ...I can just imagine ♪

♪ I can feel it's gonna happen... ♪

Brian, this is beautiful.

♪ ...Oh, it's Christmas ♪

♪ Oh, it's Christmas ♪

♪ Oh, it's Christmas... ♪

It's all Stan.

Hey, I am so sorry.

I'm really sorry about what I said.

Can I go first?

I rehearsed...

like, a hundred times.

I know that I'm done on the show after today,

but there is no other show, okay?

I'm not doing it,

and me asking to leave "Bright And Merry"

was a giant mistake,

and I regret it...

and most importantly,

I am so sorry that I did that to you.

Thank you for saying that.

Christy and I broke up...

...and maybe that was gonna happen anyway, but...

being here,

just everything this week, it just...

I just know she isn't the one...

and I know that because...

she isn't you.

You have changed me, Mel,

and my life...

is better...

and I have fallen completely in love with you.

[clears throat]

They're probably, uh...

Well, I'm sure they're looking for us now...

Wait.

It's okay.

Tell him, Mel!

Tell him right now!

Where's a teleprompter when you need one.

You're better without it.

You drive me so crazy.

-Right, you just... -Come on, you...

...and you never let me finish my sentences!

You-you are not crafty,

and you don't even know all the words

to "Jingle Bells"!

and I haven't been able to focus,

and I...

I don't want to stay up all night working anymore...

and...

and I tried really hard, but...

I couldn't find another co-host,

because none of them was you...

and I have fallen completely in love with you.

Did you just steal my line?

Yeah, I did.

[laughs]

Well, you'd better kiss me before the cameras find us.

[applause and cheering]

Oh, sweet Father Christmas,

that just took giddy and adorable

to a whole new level!

[laughing]

[chuckles]

I think that fruitcake's already been eaten.

[laughing]

[laughing]

[sighing]

Um... Oh.

I, um...

Yeah.

That's just a gift card.

[laughs]

Oh, yeah, yeah.

[chuckles]

Think you could handle

another year of "Bright And Merry"?

I was thinking

I could handle "Bright And Merry" indefinitely.

[♪♪]

[chuckles]

Merry Christmas, Brian.

Merry Christmas, Melissa.

[♪♪]

Hang on, you two.

[♪♪]