Original subtitles

Great. Bring those eyes back.

Great.

Lovely, Callie. Looking great. There we go.

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.

Lovely, lovely smile.

Great. That's it. Yep.

Lovely. And look off.

Oh, perfect.

I think we got it. That'll do. Thank you so much, Callie. Thank you.

Oh, you were the best.

You are getting a late start. Maybe you should push your trip.

You're the one who said this would be done early.

Photographers operate on their own time schedule.

I'm not complaining, but I'm not delaying my trip either.

That's worth a shot. If you're going to make it, though, your stop in Philly is

in two hours and 45 minutes.

I'll change quick.

Since I'll be driving through Nebraska, I put a call into a children's hospital

to schedule a quick visit. You can't be making extra stops. You need to be in

Los Angeles on the 22nd. The party isn't until the 23rd.

This is Emerald Glam's Christmas event, not just a party. People are buzzing

that it's the pinnacle event of the season, and you will not miss the moment

when they announce you as the face of their brand.

I know, and I won't.

This is everything we worked for. It just would have been easier if you took

plane, like a sane person.

So you said.

When is the driver arriving?

Oh, he's, uh, wondering where to park.

She's at another stop.

Nebraska. Oh, okay.

You'd be doing me a favor if you say it's impossible.

It'll be tight.

The itinerary you sent said Philly, Chicago, Kansas City, Denver.

Is she thinking on the way to Denver or Kansas City?

Either way, it's a bit of a detour. Great. We'll just say no.

It'll be a miracle keeping her on schedule when you have to pull her away

her fans at these events.

I'm a little more worried about the weather. Just do whatever it takes to

her to L .A. by the 22nd. Sure.

I'm serious.

I'll make it work.

This is the driver, Jake.

It's Jack, actually. Jack Swanson.

Hi, Callie Caldwell.

I thought Benjamin was driving me.

Oh, he was, but he's got young children at home and doesn't want to be away from

them at Christmas.

Oh, of course.

Mac, I've been doing some more sketches, and I was thinking we could show them

to Donna or maybe even Stella when we get to California.

I know I'm not a designer per se. Beautiful, but we've got to focus on the

and now. I don't want us to take our eyes off the prize.

Let's... Put this on the back burner a little bit.

Of course.

Her bags are right there.

Why can't you get those? I've got it.

The car's just around back.

Perfect.

One last chance to change your mind. First class seat. Nice big plane.

No thanks.

See you in L .A.

Can I get a picture with you? Of course.

Beautiful.

Thank you. Yeah, thank you. Can I get an autograph?

Absolutely.

What are your names? My name is Jade. Jade.

I'm Mikayla. Mikayla. I'm Zoe. I'm Zoe.

Jade.

Here you go. Thank you, Zoe. Yeah, Merry Christmas.

Bye.

How's it looking?

Uh, what?

Our schedule. How are we doing?

We should be arriving five minutes early in the Caldwell.

Callie, please.

The itinerary your manager sent over said it was a club.

Of sorts.

Should I park somewhere more discreetly to avoid any rowdy crowds?

I think we'll be okay.

Interesting club.

Probably an hour.

We have to hurry if you want to make it to your hotel on time. Your manager said

he wants you there by 7 to get enough rest.

We have an early start to make it to Chicago tomorrow.

Well, Max doesn't know. It won't hurt him.

Okay.

Hey, everyone. How are we doing?

Hey. Hi.

Oh, we're so glad you were able to stop here today.

All the kids are inside, and they're so excited to meet you. I can't wait to

meet them. Oh, good.

Hey, Ellen.

Zach, did you see the low -pressure system forming over South Dakota?

Yeah, I'm watching it. Good.

Guess who I just got off the phone with?

Your mother.

She called here completely unsuspecting. I cannot believe I'm the one who told

her.

I was going to call her.

And that's her now.

I'll keep checking the forecast.

You take the call and make sure she knows I had nothing to do with it.

Hi, Mom.

I'm... Was going to call. I'm sorry that they just got away from me. Imagine how

I felt when I called your office to see if you could pick up a few things over

there for your dad for Christmas.

And I find out from your office manager that you would not be home for Christmas

again.

I'm sure it was upsetting.

This is the third year in a row, Jack.

You won't even recognize Sophia, who, by the way, keeps asking if Uncle Jack

will dance with her at the Christmas festival this year.

What am I supposed to tell that little girl?

Tell her I love her and my most important client needs to be in Los

before Christmas.

Unfortunately, I can't ask any of the other drivers with spouses or families

do it. Well, you know what? The last I checked, we were family.

And I thought your staff did all of the driving.

Isn't that what you said last Christmas?

And now this client needs you to drive across country in the middle of winter?

I know.

I know.

I'm sorry.

I miss you all.

I just...

I just can't be there.

You know what?

This isn't about a client or management issues, is it?

This is about Talia.

Oh, Jack, sweetheart, I should have told you ages ago.

Told me what?

Hey, Talia broke it off with Lauren.

We receive funding from the city and some donors, but your stop here is going

help so much. I'm so glad.

So many of the kids come because there's no place to go after school, so this

becomes their positive safe haven. Much better than other questionable

activities. Of course.

Can I join in?

Oh, of course. Whatever you want. Please.

Jack?

When?

A while ago.

She wanted to tell you herself, but she didn't know how.

Obviously, she feels... Sorry?

Guilty? Rotten?

She needs some adjectives. I've got a few ideas.

I know. I know. And you are justified to feel that way.

You know, maybe if you were here, you could sort things out.

He still loves you.

I just feel that... Well, I just feel like...

You two were happy once.

Honey, maybe it's time to stop running away.

I'm not running away.

I'm doing what I have to do for my company and my 16 staff that I employ.

It's not the same when you're not here, especially at Christmas time.

I know.

Please, give Dad and the clan a big hug from me.

Well, I wish you would do it yourself, but... Okay.

I love you, Jack.

I love you too.

Wait, who's on my team? Me!

Oh, Patrick!

Woo! Nice!

Nice one!

Woo!

How far did I tell?

Pittsburgh, right?

A bit beyond. About five or six hours, but the weather might slow us down.

You said Benjamin has kids and didn't want to be away from them at Christmas?

Mm -hmm. Yeah.

So you don't have a family?

Everyone has a family. I just don't have any kids.

What about your family?

Are you spending Christmas with them at all?

No. I'm an only child.

My parents died nine years ago.

I'm sorry.

I didn't know.

It's okay.

I doubt you spend your days following me online.

Still, losing your parents is awful.

To be honest, it feels like a lifetime ago.

It took some time, but I'm doing okay.

So, uh, what do you do this time of year?

Lately, it's all about getting bigger and better gigs.

Modeling's really starting to take off for me, so...

There's that.

That, uh, sounds... busy.

You were trying to not say lonely.

No, no, no, no, I... We'll be at the hotel in just a few minutes.

Thank you.

You can leave those. I don't need them tonight.

Okay.

I'm starving.

Me too.

Did you want me to bring something in?

Uh, actually, I was thinking we should go somewhere together.

There's a restaurant about a block from here.

My treat?

Oh, that's not... Yeah, that'd be nice.

All right, I'll have that out in just a minute.

Do I know you?

Just one of those faces.

Oh, okay.

What happens if someone recognizes you?

Depends on the person, but usually a photo and some exciting conversation.

It's part of the gig.

Do you like it?

Most of the time.

What do you do if you need a break from that stuff?

Um, well, I draw.

Clothes? Yeah.

Can I see?

Oh, wow.

These are really good.

Do you, you know, make the clothes as well?

So, yeah.

Or at least I used to.

Wow. You are so talented.

I'm talented at modeling and wearing other people's clothes.

People can have more than one talent. I mean, these are really great.

Do you spend a lot of time looking at sketches of clothes?

It's my first time, but I never knew they could look like art.

Thank you.

Um, so question for you.

Yes. We have Chicago tomorrow.

Yeah?

Cleveland is on the way.

Are you serious?

Quick stop.

Uh, how quick?

An hour?

Okay, uh, well, we have to be in Chicago by three, which is five hours away from

Cleveland, which is about two, two and a half hours away from here.

So... If we leave early, like...

Really early.

Of course.

I could just hear your manager screaming.

Don't worry about Max.

What's in Cleveland?

A friend. She runs a woman's shelter, and I want to stop and say hi to

You're serious about these stops, aren't you?

What do you mean?

Like it's not just for show.

Like you actually want to stop and see these people, even if it bothers your

manager.

Yeah.

Huh.

What? You don't believe me? No, no, I do. It's just... I drive around a lot of

people who do the same thing, but only if there's enough publicity in it for

them.

Yeah, well, I've gone to where I am because people have supported me. I

even if it's just with likes and comments online, it made a difference.

So I figured that this is a way that I can... Give back?

Yeah.

Good for you.

Hey, it's me, Talia.

I know we haven't talked in ages, and it's my fault.

I just need you to know that I'm sorry. I miss you, Jack. I know it's a lot to

ask, but if we could talk, I think we could maybe clear things between us.

Please?

Good morning.

Oh, thank you.

You don't have to keep doing that.

What? Opening the door.

Here, hotel, the restaurant.

I'm the driver.

Besides, I like to think I'd open it even if I wasn't on duty.

I think you would.

Oh! Ha!

Beat ya!

Just this once.

What are you doing?

Getting the bag.

Oh.

As much as I'm trying to be all independent and strong, can you help me

these? Yeah, sure. Which one?

The big one.

Callie! Rose!

Oh, Callie.

It is so good to see you.

I've missed you. Yeah.

Okay. This is Jack. Jack, this is Rose.

Oh, uh, hi.

A friend of Callie's is a friend of mine. Uh, lovely to meet you.

Everyone's excited.

Shall we?

Yeah. Hey.

Hey, everybody.

Callie's here.

Hi. Hi, everyone. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Ooh, can I help?

Yeah. I'd love it.

Are these the coats?

Oh, uh, I don't know.

Right here.

Hallie brings them anytime she can visit.

These are for the shelter.

Yeah, most of the women need a good coat, and something designer always

them feel extra special.

Hey, everyone.

Hi. How are we doing?

Callie asks the people she models for if she can keep the coats after the photo

shoots or if they have spare inventory lying around.

Each one of these probably costs like a month's rent.

So I brought some makeup for everyone.

These are some of my favorite brands.

I think that this color would look really great on you.

Your mother would be so proud of you.

I wish you could stay longer.

Me too.

Where are you headed next?

Chicago.

Well,

the weather is getting sketchy. One of those awful Midwestern storms. So you be

careful out there.

We will.

Merry Christmas, Rose.

Merry Christmas, both of you.

And you take good care of her, Jack. She's precious cargo.

Will do.

Bye, Rose.

So my interview shouldn't take more than an hour.

But if it does go long...

It's not my fault.

I can't exactly get up in the middle of it and leave.

You're trying to claim it's not your fault before you're even late.

Just saying.

You do a lot of these kind of interviews?

Yeah. Sometimes just simple stuff.

Quick things.

Sometimes more formal.

TV? One or two of those, but mostly social media and podcasts.

Is it live?

I'm not sure.

Hi, I'm here for an interview. I'm Cal. Coldwell.

Great to see you.

Were the roads okay?

We made it safely.

Awesome. Right this way.

The recording studio is just back here.

Oh, can I get you a drink?

Nothing, but Jack maybe.

Of course. Would you like something?

Oh, no, I'm fine, thank you. I'll just wait right here. Perfect.

Super excited to have you today.

So I want to talk to you today about your career.

You know, the influencer -turned -model, the holidays, and any brands that you

want to talk about, like Emerald Glam Cosmetics.

Sounds good. Awesome.

That low -pressure system is building.

Multiple forecasts are coming in, but they're inconsistent.

Could it fizzle?

Two of the projections are calling for it to move north of your route. Two are

showing it building on target, and one is showing it dissipating.

You realize you're no help.

Well, what worries me is it's right in your path tonight.

Yeah, it could mess with us even reaching tonight's hotel.

Did you talk to your mother?

Why?

You could reroute south.

Maybe stop in a little town you know well.

That would make a lovely Christmas gift for your mom. I have a client to think

of. Not crashing her into a snowbank is thinking of her responsibly.

I'll figure out a new route.

Thank you for coming in. You're even lovelier in person, if that's possible.

Thank you so much. Have a good night. Okay, I gotta go. Talk later.

Everything okay?

Yeah. How'd the interview go?

Fine. Easy.

Great. Let's get on the road.

It's coming down harder.

Yeah.

I can't tell if it's getting late or if it's just the weather.

Bit of both, unfortunately.

What is it?

It's a little wrecked ahead.

What do we do?

Doesn't look good.

The news is saying there's over a dozen wrecks ahead, including a big pileup.

It'll be hours before it's cleared up.

And that's the way to the hotel?

Yeah.

Okay. We could pull up at another stop or change routes?

Yeah, I mean, we could try turning down south.

I mean, it's a little less direct at this point.

What? There's another forecast saying there's bad weather coming up that way.

So we'll get trapped.

What do you recommend?

Either we go to the nearest airport, get you to L .A. And miss my other stops?

I mean, who's to say that the weather isn't messing up the air traffic?

You're right.

Or the other option is that we wait this out someplace safe and see how much of

your schedule we can salvage in Kansas City.

Somewhere safe?

Bet you're wishing you turned down this job.

Yeah, I'm rethinking it, that's for sure.

Will your boss be upset?

About the extra miles and the delay.

Well, he's not too happy about it right now, I can tell you that.

Well, I'll talk to him.

I mean, I'll tell him about how great you've been.

Oh, you think I've been great.

Sorry. Well, I did before the car started swerving all over the place.

I think maybe I should sit up here with you. That's all right. We'll be there in

a few minutes. Just make sure you're buckled in.

I am.

Oh, and, um, Callie?

Yeah?

I'm the boss.

Of what?

Of Swan Labs Inn.

I started the company three years ago.

Jack Swanson.

Of course.

I'm impressed.

Wait, why didn't you say anything?

Oh, I wanted to hear more about how great I was.

Gorgeous. Is that a bed and breakfast? How well do you know the owners?

Yes, no, and very well.

Careful, though, because it can be really icy.

Thank you.

Here, just grab my arm.

Thank you. This area can be really treacherous, especially in those.

Please tell me you brought some boots or something at least four inches closer

to the ground.

I have boots, but the heel is just as tall. I wasn't expecting to be marooned

ice.

What is that?

Jack, you're home.

Home? Hi, Mom.

Jack, this is the best Christmas present ever.

Oh, and here I thought you were avoiding us. Come here.

It's great to be home, Mom. Oh, and this is Callie. She is my... What's with all

the ruckus?

Jack, you're here. Wow.

Nice to meet you, little brother.

Oh, hey.

Kurt, Jack, we're being rude. Kurt, this is Callie, and she is Jack's... Uncle

Jack! I missed you so much! Sophia!

Missed you too. I told you he would come, Dad.

Now we're going to wake up Grandpa and all the rest of the house.

You're... You're Callie Caldwell.

I love you.

All my friends talk about you. Your post with that blue velvet dress you wore is

my favorite.

Um, do your parents know you're online?

Is Callie your girlfriend?

Oh, no, no, self, no. She's just my friend.

Uncle Jack is helping me get to my destination.

Well, you two must be starving. Let's get you both something to eat.

Oh, no, it's okay.

It's Christmas, sweetheart.

You can't come here without eating, especially with my children and

all under my roof.

You're as quiet as a herd of jacks.

Holly Caldwell?

Hi, welcome.

This is Holly, my busy sister.

Oh, come on. Let's get some food into those empty bellies of yours.

Can I have some pie?

Sure.

Hey, when were you going to tell me about her?

What was that for?

My daughter likes you more than me. Oh, grow up and help me get our bags in the

house. Our bags?

Just friends, huh?

Am I the only adult here?

That was delicious.

Okay, who wants more pie?

I can't.

I have never eaten so much food at midnight.

Come on, sweetie. Your mom wakes up and finds you still awake. She will have my

high. Good night, everyone.

Holly, could you take Callie up to Jack's room and help her get settled?

Sure. I can't take Jack's room.

I can sleep on the couch in the living room. It's comfy.

Well, let me help you clean up at least. Oh.

It'll take no time.

Besides, my refrigerator is kind of like a Rubik's Cube. I'm the only one that

can fit everything into it.

Trust her on this.

Okay. Thank you so much. Oh, I'm delighted to have you here.

Night, Mom.

Night.

Well, here's my brother's old hangout.

Of course, he only hung out until graduation, but nonetheless, here it is.

that when he moved to New York?

Across town.

Mom cried for a month, even though he was home almost every night for dinner.

Who's this?

That's Talia.

They met in high school.

Her dad owns the upholstery shop downtown.

They were together a while.

Engaged to be married, actually.

Oh. I don't know if I should be saying anything. Jack is always so tight

about her.

Of course.

I didn't mean to pry.

No worries.

You're probably exhausted.

There's a bathroom just outside to the left. There's a large hutch in it with

every size towel you can imagine.

Mom keeps extra toothbrushes. She's like the local CVS. So anything you need

will be in the cabinets or that hutch.

Thank you, Holly.

It's nice to be in a real home.

You're welcome.

Good night.

Hey, hope you still have some creativity and snow crafting skills.

You guys still do that?

Yep. Tomorrow.

No crafting skills?

A Swanson family tradition.

Every year we used to make a snowman family for a portrait of sorts.

Really? Sounds like they still do it.

Intriguing.

Thank you for bringing me here.

I'll keep tracking the weather to figure out a more solid plan for the trip.

Okay. Bye. Good night.

You know, I didn't expect everybody to be here for Christmas already.

Well, with the weather forecast, they all decided to come in early.

Hey, I'm so glad you're here.

Well, you can thank the snowstorm for that, too.

I really do appreciate you letting us stay here.

So you're going to tell me what's going on?

Nothing's going on.

We told you Callie's manager hired my company to drive her to L .A.

And we hit the storm, and I opted to wait it out here for tonight.

And? And what?

Are you going to see Talia?

We have to get back on track as soon as the weather clears up. Come on, Jack.

There's nothing she could say that would change anything.

You don't know that.

So now you're taking sides.

Hey, I'm your mother.

I'll always be on your side.

What she did to you was wrong.

I'm sorry. I'm just... I've been driving all day, and I'm really tired.

Okay.

Good night, then.

All right. Love you. Love you.

Night, Mom.

It's blanketing everything west of us with no sign of abating.

Then it's settled. You're there for two more days at least.

We could try the southern route.

That front is getting worse. It's slowing down, but it's still dumping a

snow everywhere. Don't you dare go out in that yet.

Hello?

Anyone home?

Everyone, actually.

And yes, I heard you. This has got to go down as the most unprofessional week of

my life.

I can't even imagine what Callie thinks of this.

Of the situation or of you?

The situation.

Is that really so bad?

Sounds like you might be enjoying the time together.

Don't be ridiculous.

She's paying me to drive her in luxury to California, and where is she?

In Illinois, at my family's house, sleeping on an old mattress in my

with the gang all here.

Has she complained?

No.

How's the fleet doing?

Did Simon pick up the SUV from McCall's?

Wait until you see it, Callie. Mom ordered it from a fancy store.

Like the one we were last year, only it has longer sleeves.

It's coming today, right, Mom?

I've checked the tracking, but so far there's not a delivery date.

It'll be here any day, honey. I'm sure of it.

Well, I can't wait to see it. But in the meantime, what do you think about this?

I want that one.

Please don't tell me my family is making my client do the cooking.

Well, she may be your client, but she's my guest, so... You put her to work.

Yeah. You can't argue with the results. These are delicious.

Ladies and gentlemen, daylight is wasting.

Hey, eat first, then you can play.

If you don't pack for the snow, no worries. We are loaded with gear. You'll

cold -proof in no time.

Holly, Callie doesn't have to go.

Sounds good.

Okay.

We need to find some options to dress the snowmen.

Really?

My manager.

Hello? How close are you to Kansas City?

We got a bit delayed.

Delayed? We're somewhere in Illinois.

The snow got too dangerous, so we're waiting it out.

What about that thing in Kansas City?

I already told him I won't make it today.

Maybe we can squeeze it in tomorrow if the weather clears enough.

Well, this is a disaster.

No, it's not.

You need to be in L .A. So get on a plane right now.

Look, I gotta go. I'll call you later. No, no, listen, Callie.

Everything okay?

Yeah.

So we're building snowmen?

Yeah, it's been our family tradition as long as I can remember.

That's amazing.

Okay, here goes.

Nice.

You're a trooper, Callie.

Hold your praise till I make anything worthy.

Oh. Your manager.

Oh, wait, wait, wait. Hello?

Yeah, we're in Illinois.

No, no, no. The snow made it unsafe.

Yeah, we had to detour.

Yes, I'm aware.

And I'm doing everything that I can to... Mm -hmm. Yeah.

Okay.

You have a great day.

I'm sorry.

That's a very unhappy man.

He shouldn't take it out on you. I've been looking at the roots and there's

still no way through.

The weather, I mean, that's leading to a lot of canceled flights.

I get it.

I'll figure out a way we can make up some time.

I'm not worried.

I just don't want you to miss out on all the good you want to do.

Hey, guys.

You want to join us?

The temperatures are dropping down.

There we go. We're counting the days now.

Till Santa comes to town.

The trees trend.

The lights are lit. Hope the sky drops in white on the 25th.

No Christmas like no Christmas.

I got Frosty on my wish list.

Yeah, when he turns the lights.

He makes the season bright.

Merry Christmas on three.

One, two, three. Merry Christmas.

Me too.

Unless you get dinner ready. Hey, can you carry me too?

Here.

Thank you.

You look, um, cold.

Oh, I thought you were going to say something to Callis on the doorstep.

Not at all.

Let's get a move on, you two.

You're on fire pit duty.

You don't burn guests at the stake, too, do you?

Oh, yeah, it's another Swanson family tradition.

So we're making s'mores? And hot dogs.

Oh, and hot chocolate.

Hot chocolate over the fire?

Actually, we have this crazy invention called a kettle.

May I ask you a personal question?

Oh, shoot.

I saw a picture in your room.

Holly said it was you and Talia.

What happened between you two?

I'm sorry.

No.

Three years ago, she left me for the coach of the high school football team.

Is that when you moved to New York?

Yeah.

No, I mean, we were always planning on going to New York after the wedding.

Just never made it down the aisle.

Turns out she had no intention of going to New York, and I couldn't get there

fast enough.

I'm sorry, Jack.

That must have been unbelievably hard.

It was.

But then, of course, I think about the football team's losing record, and I

don't feel so bad.

You mind passing the lighter?

Yeah.

So what do you think of our little slice of crazy, Callie?

I love it.

It's been a long time since I've played in the snow and roasted hot dogs on

sticks.

These are delicious, by the way. Does anyone mind if I have another?

Swan Limousines, at your service.

Nothing but the best for our guests.

Did you check on the dress, Mom? Is it coming soon?

I'm afraid the storm has prevented the delivery, sweetie.

But it will be here tomorrow or the next day, right?

I'm sorry.

They're saying it won't be delivered until after the Christmas festival.

You'll have to wear something we already have.

What is the Christmas festival? We have it every year in town.

It's a tradition.

Music, dancing, food, Santa? He has his list there, and you can write your name

on it.

Dad always puts his name under the naughty color.

Sounds like fun.

Everyone gets dressed up, and this year I wanted to, too.

There's always your purple church dress.

Callie's a very talented designer.

Jack, I'm hardly... I'm sure between the two of you, you could figure something

out. No, we have a lot of pretty little... Really?

Callie, you can do that?

Um, Jack's exaggerating, I'm afraid.

I'm not a designer.

I'm just good at wearing clothes.

Two very different skills.

Um, can I get the washcloth?

Oh, yes, thank you.

Covered above the dishwasher.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable.

You didn't.

Okay, you did.

Why, though?

I saw your designs, Kelly.

I mean, you're more talented than half the designers whose clothes you wear.

Really? I mean, I'm not an expert, but...

I can recognize something special.

After a few moments looking through my sketches, you think I have something

special? I know you do.

But you don't have to make anything. I mean, I'm so sorry I suggested something

so faultlessly.

Well, I don't want Sophia to go without the dress she wants.

But what if what I make is horrible?

I don't think it will be.

Don't doubt yourself.

I mean you want to show your designs to those folks in Los Angeles right before

manager Mac sidelined it But you decide Sophia she'll be fine either way

Well, I guess this is an opportunity to make one of my designs the way

I want it everything okay in here Yeah Callie

We, and by we, I mean Jack, put you in a bit of a tricky spot.

We completely didn't expect you to make it. I'll do it.

I want to do it.

I mean, I'll have to work fast to get it done before we leave, but I think it's

possible.

I'll help, if I can.

Do you have a sewing machine?

If they do, it's buried in the attic.

Sorry, to barge in. I just wanted to...

Good to see you, Jack.

I'm going to go check on the fire.

Hi, I'm Callie.

Caldwell. Wow.

Well, it's so nice to meet the woman who finally brought Jack home.

That's not exactly what happened.

Everything

okay?

Everything's great.

I'm Talia. Hi.

Talia, this might not be the best time to see Jack.

I think everyone's looking pretty sparshful.

Yeah, of course. I should go. I'm not going about this the right way. I just

wanted to... I should have called first.

Would you please ask him to call me?

Callie's going to make your dress. You are?

Of course.

Thank you. You're the best, Callie.

I didn't know you could sew.

My mom taught me.

She loved to make things.

Did she make you clothes?

Yeah, she did.

I suppose that's why I like designing clothes myself.

Okay, so I found these in my supplies, but I don't know. I think they're a

little dated.

Isn't there a fabric store near here?

Oh, yeah, just down by the grocery store.

I can take you tomorrow?

Sure. Will it be just like your drawing?

I'll try my hardest.

Okay, Sophia, it's time to get to bed.

Mom! No, I know you were up late last night. Did Dad tell?

No, he's just not as good at hiding those things as he thinks he is.

Thanks, Callie. Good night.

Well, I'll go put these away.

Better yet, maybe I'll just donate them.

What are these architectural plans for?

Oh, your mom had the idea, so I can use the back of them to make a pattern.

Huh.

What?

Just realizing I know nothing about sewing.

Thanks for doing this.

I'm actually getting pretty excited about it. I'm glad.

Are you doing okay?

Yeah.

Why wouldn't I be?

Everything's fine.

But thanks for asking.

I'll see you in the morning.

Good night.

Oh, I can do that.

So can I.

Hey, check the hours for the fabric store. It opened ten minutes ago.

Oh, not wasting any time, are we?

Nope. Let's go.

Sorry. Have it.

Thank you.

Is green something his favorite color?

Um, I really don't know.

I just thought it would look great on her.

Let's go with green then.

Oh, over there.

So, what was all that the other day with Talia?

I don't know.

Seemed like she really upset you.

I'm just having a really hard time forgiving her.

And I don't know what that means.

Maybe it means you still have feelings for her?

Yeah, no good ones.

That sounded harsh.

I don't want you to think I've been wallowing for the past three years.

It's just this.

Being here, it's kind of opening up some old wounds.

Wouldn't it just be better to talk to her?

I mean, that sounds sensible.

Except... I don't know if I want to hear something that'll make me doubt how

things have played out.

That's fair.

Can I ask you a question?

Of course.

When did you learn to sew?

Ah, you're changing the subject on me. Trying my hardest.

Growing up, my mother and I sewed together.

She loved to make things.

She made all of my costumes and clothes for Halloween, school plays.

But...

Over the past several years, I kind of lost the taste for it.

And I went ahead and coerced you into doing something that you hate. Love?

I didn't know how much I missed it till this dress.

So thank you.

Why are you shaking your head?

I made you miss important appearances and meetings. I dragged you to my

house and have you sleeping on a mattress that's probably older than the

itself. And now I've cornered you into making a dress for my niece.

Your gratitude seems a little unfounded.

Are you finished?

First of all, you can't control the weather or the traffic. And I added the

at Rose's. You've given me not only a place to sleep, but to feel part of

something pretty special. Yeah, but this one... And I am so thrilled to be

designing and creating a dress for your adorable niece that I actually hardly

slept last night.

So, I'm not going to entertain any more of this nonsense.

You can make yourself useful and find me a zipper that matches this.

Yes, ma 'am.

Zippers. Zippers.

Where are you?

Hello? You're still in Illinois.

Max. You know how I know that? Because I've got Callie's phone's location tied

to my phone.

That's kind of creepy.

No. No, it's not. Because, you see, I'm responsible for her.

Her career.

Exactly. which is going to fail spectacularly if you don't get out of

Illinois. And to L .A. right now.

There's still time.

I'm not at the pace you've been going.

I promise you, I will get her there on time.

Well, you'd better. I have everyone I know on speed dial, and I am ready to

trash you and your employer's reputation if you mess this up.

The fries here, really good.

Do you mind if I... That's why I got them.

Have I checked the forecast?

Yeah, it's not much better.

There might be a break tomorrow.

I think there's no way I can make up Kansas City.

I could reschedule it, though, and then cancel Nebraska and Denver.

It's a lot to cancel.

Can you think of a way to salvage the stock?

Uh, not all of them, but... Okay, latest weather forecast says the western

and northwest routes are still ugly.

Okay.

But we can head up to Kansas City and then cut north to Denver.

And that gives the weather time to clear up in that area, maybe.

Then go down south to Vegas, was it?

Yeah.

Then on to L .A.? How much time?

Can you reschedule any of your appointments to match our driving time?

Yeah.

Okay, well, if we drive through the night, we might be able to get to L .A.

the 22nd.

You'll be a zombie by the time we... I made a commitment to get you there. I

know.

We'd have to leave tomorrow, though, right?

It's hard to say with the southern storm, but we can make this the plan and

what tomorrow looks like.

Okay. I'll call these places and adjust what I can.

And Jack?

Yeah.

Thank you.

I know this wasn't an easy job to begin with.

I'm glad I took this one.

I bet poor Benjamin would be panicking.

Yeah.

You know, I think Sophia's really going to like that color.

Yeah, me too.

Hey, where were you two?

Oh, we just picked up some fabric for Sophia's dress.

Oh, can I see it?

Sure. I'm going to go check on some things. Okay.

That's code for I'm going to work.

I wish you didn't have to, but obviously it's kind of my fault.

I feel bad, though. The thing is, he's not been here in a while.

I hate to distract him from spending time with everyone.

It doesn't seem like you are.

Well, let me tell you, we have to leave.

I'm dreading that.

Then stay?

Oh, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said that. I mean, it's been so nice being

but I'd never want to interrupt your family's holidays.

I feel like an intruder as it is.

What? Then we're not treating you right.

You know what I mean.

Why not just cancel the rest of your trip?

I can't.

What's the fun in being all famous if you can't just snap your fingers and

change plans anytime you want?

If only.

But I have responsibilities.

Christmas time.

What could be more important than that?

Yeah.

It's been a long time since I've had a Christmas like this.

Right there.

Here you go. Thank you.

Well, there you are. I thought you were getting ready for bed.

She's been a terrific help.

You get some sleep, and by morning, I'll have something for you to try on.

Thanks, Callie.

We really can't thank you enough for this.

Honestly, it's the most useful I've felt in a long time.

Well, it's really nice.

Have a good night.

You too.

Just a warning?

My mom hasn't sewn anything in years, so I hope this still works.

It'll work. This can't wait until tomorrow.

The festival's the day after tomorrow, though, right?

And who knows when we'll have to leave once the highways are safe enough.

I want to have something wearable for Sophia before then.

Sorry, I didn't mean to wake you. No, it's fine, it's fine.

I'm not even asleep.

Is everything okay?

Yeah, I'm just a little stuck on something with the dress.

Are you still working on it?

Yeah, I've been on a roll.

Uh, what do you need?

A model.

You're not talking about me, are you?

Someone smaller, like Sophia's size, but obviously I don't want to wake her up.

Uh, I mean, short of a mannequin, I don't know.

What? Come on.

Now, I think we left him there.

Wait, is something going to jump out at me?

Oh, you got me.

Yeah. See, I actually woke up Kurt about an hour ago and told him you were going

to come summon me so we could find a mannequin about the size of his

And then... While you were doing that, he came down here to this basement.

He crawled in that bin so he could leap out and scare you on the off chance that

I could actually get you to come down here.

All right.

Here we go, buddy.

Don't worry. These are just an old Halloween decoration I made to scare

Called him Frank.

Gave her nightmares for a week.

Before we put Sophia's dress on him, let's give Frank a real good cleaning.

I don't know.

Looks all right to me.

Bring that thing upstairs.

Yes, ma 'am.

You realize you're amazing.

You think she'll like it? Oh, she's gonna love it.

I love it.

I should go to bed.

Or I'll fall asleep on my feet.

Sweet dreams, Callie.

It's so pretty. Don't you love it?

Morning.

Callie, it's so gorgeous.

She's elated. We'll never get her down to earth again.

Can I try it on? Of course. After you finish your breakfast first. Callie, you

have outdone yourself.

Do you want some breakfast?

Ava made her world -famous scrambled egg surprise.

What's the surprise?

That Ava is cooking.

Driveways and walkways are officially shoveled, and the snow's letting up.

Oh, I checked the weather this morning, and that southern storm? Almost clear of

us. Might be able to head out in a couple hours. But you can't leave Uncle

You're taking me to the Christmas festival in my new dress, right?

Of course he is.

Callie, could I show you something in the living room?

No. Jack, let the woman eat.

She's been up all night.

It'll just be a minute.

What was that?

What was what?

Telling Sophia that I could take her to the Christmas festival.

Because that is exactly what you're going to do.

But that's tomorrow night.

After that, I'd only have two days to get you to L .A. If you think that I

let you leave your beautiful family at Christmas to drive me halfway across the

country... That's what I was hired to do.

Well, that was before I met your family.

Well, what about all your stops?

Those places where people are waiting to see you. I mean, that means something

to you.

Maybe it's not meant to be now.

But I could do it in the spring.

No, I can't break the deal with Max.

I've never not fulfilled a contractual obligation, and I am not about to start

that right now.

Well, I hereby release you of your contractual obligation, given that's

appear to be.

No, I didn't mean it like that.

And Max would be... I know.

I'm sorry about him.

I'll talk to him and smooth things over.

Besides... I have an idea how you can still get me to my thing on the 23rd.

How? We leave after the Christmas festival. The next morning, head

.A.

Do you know how long we'd be driving?

A lot?

About 30 hours.

It'd be faster to get you on a flight. I could check what's available.

But the flights are probably all full from all the cancellations.

Oh. If you prefer, I just... What?

I thought it'd be nice to keep going and finish our trip.

It would be. I mean, we'd be driving through the night, probably nonstop.

I could take a shift.

You'd be exhausted for your gig on the 23rd.

It'll be worth it.

Yeah.

Callie!

Look at it! Wow, it looks great on you!

What do you think, Uncle Jack? Well, uh, I think it's stunning.

All right, everyone, come on into the kitchen. We've got a lot of work to do.

Okay, settle down, settle down. Okay, all right.

Now, between the festival tomorrow and our Christmassy dinner, we have a lot of

shopping and food prep to do. Don't forget about Christmas Day. That, too.

right, I've made grocery lists for two different stores, and we have a fair

amount of cooking and baking to do. So, Ava, Kurt?

Oh, can I go shopping with Holly?

Nope, I'm taking Dad.

Just as well. Your mother doesn't want me in the kitchen.

That's because you either burn or eat everything you touch.

Okay, so we signed up to take a Christmas tree to the care center for

activity today.

I can handle that.

Oh, good.

Callie, you... Are going to help me.

Oh, okay. Perfect.

So with all the food that we have to cook today, I am just calling in pizza.

if you get hungry, reheat a slice.

Yes. All right, everybody get going.

No slacking.

Almost ready.

Here, these will keep your feet warm.

I hear it gets mighty cold on the mountain.

Don't mind her. It doesn't get that cold.

Mountain?

Well, where did you think we were going to grab the Christmas tree from?

The Christmas tree store?

Ready? As I'll ever be.

We're going to the North Pole, Neve?

Actually, not that far.

These just make it easier to track so we don't sink into the snow.

And what's this for?

That is our handy and might I add very easy way to carry our tree.

We're legging a tree back in that?

Yep.

All right, so it's just one foot in front of the other.

Follow me.

You surprised me, Tally Caldwell.

In a good way?

Yeah. You're not who I expected you to be.

And just who were you expecting?

A diva, maybe.

What? I didn't know you.

Honestly, the only thing I knew about you is that you were a social media

influencer turned fashion model who wanted to drive from New York to L .A.

week before Christmas.

I mean, it seemed... Diva -ish. I get it.

Why did you want to make the trip now?

I mean, the holidays are so crazy.

Well, my schedule's crazy all year.

And there isn't a lot I do for Christmas itself, since it's just me.

I'm kind of looking forward to it.

Time to do what I want.

An opportunity to just be me.

Yeah.

That makes a lot of sense. I get it.

But you took this job.

Why would you do that?

I mean, you knew it meant you wouldn't be with your family at Christmas.

It was the perfect excuse.

I mean, don't get me wrong.

I love Christmas, and my family means the world to me.

But being back here, it's tough.

I mean, facing... Talia?

Being a disappointment.

I don't follow.

After Talia and I broke up, I hightailed it to New York so fast, no one even had

time to process it.

My parents were hurt.

Looking back, it was...

Pretty cowardly.

I've been ashamed to come back.

You should feel ashamed.

Huh. Easier said than done.

I mean, your family seems so happy that you're here. And proud, even.

I mean, you went and made a life for yourself.

Started your own business. A business that seems to be thriving.

And to top it off, you rock a pair of snowshoes like nobody's business.

Oh, you think I rock these?

Runway models would be envious.

Okay. You pick.

Me?

Yes, you.

That one.

Ooh.

Nice choice.

You're not getting poked too much, are you?

It's not that bad.

I think I got lucky with this one.

Thanks for bringing in the tree. Making ornaments is one of our favorite

activities this time of year. We're happy to.

I like it.

Do you mind?

You bet.

Yeah.

Perfect.

Could you help me with this bowl?

Of course.

My name is Millie.

Hi. My name is Callie. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

You know, if you two would like, you're welcome to stay a bit.

Yeah.

Yeah, we can do that.

Okay, great.

I mean, he was pretty persistent. I think he asked to marry you three times?

Mr. Allen? Was that his name?

He's got great taste.

That he does.

That was a lot of fun.

Yeah. Yeah, it was.

You know what I liked about it the most?

Being able just to talk freely and be myself without anyone really knowing me.

It's funny how people not knowing you makes it easier to be yourself.

That's very wise, Jack.

Sometimes I have good insights.

You know, Mr.

Marry -Me back there got me thinking.

About?

Why isn't there a Mr.

Kelly Caldwell?

Well, let's see. How much time do we have?

Oh, come on.

I think you'd have men beating down your door day and night. Very fun.

Seriously.

Well, Max keeps my schedule booked.

On any given day, a photo shoot can be moved, an appearance added or its

location altered, a flight changed, or, well, you name it.

There's so much I have to do.

So when a guy says, Hey, Callie, can we get together for a dinner or a movie or

to take an exhibit?

I have to say, let me check in with my team.

Not exactly an enthusiastic response.

And if there is a date, the fans usually intimidate him or scare him off.

Any potential relationship ends before it starts.

And you're okay with that?

No, but it isn't a matter of whether or not I like it.

Well, it should be.

Come on.

Good morning.

Hi.

What's this?

Breath. Thank you.

You're acting strange.

I want to get something for your family for Christmas.

So Thea's dress doesn't count?

No. Everyone's been so nice to let me crash your holidays.

You don't have to. No one's expecting anything.

Still, can we go somewhere to shop?

Well, who could say no to that? I'll grab my keys. I'll get my coat.

What would your parents like for Christmas?

For my dad, power tools, but don't. Because my mom will say he already has

of everything.

Does he?

He does.

And all of them collecting dust.

What about your mom?

She's a little harder to buy for.

What do you usually do?

Gift cards.

I send them by email.

You are so sentimental.

You know, this one time I did get her a drawing of the whole family.

I used a few photos of us all, and some guy drew it up so we were in it

together. I mean, you know, the faces were a little abstract, but she liked

That's sweet.

I have my moments.

Yeah, you do.

And what about for you?

What do I want? Yeah.

I don't need anything.

Everyone needs something.

I... Well,

you tell me.

What about this?

This looks great on you.

You think so?

Trust me, I have excellent taste.

You folks need any help finding anything?

No, we're fine. Thank you.

Hey, Sophia.

What are those?

Just some gifts for your family for Christmas.

You think you can help me hide them under the tree?

Sure, but then it's time to get ready for the party.

I think we have a few hours.

Oh, no. We have to do our hair and get all ready.

Well, then, better get moving.

Here you go.

I appreciate the tie, but how old is this thing?

Well, unlike you, I only wear that on Sundays.

It's actually my best tie.

It's already pre -tied.

Yeah. I know what I'm getting you for Christmas.

Whoa.

You clean up nicely, said the jealous, frumpy friend. Please, you are stunning.

How do I look?

You'll be the belle of the ball. Not a ball, but there is dancing.

Let's get our shoes on.

You look good.

Great. Thank you.

I'm going to go get the car.

Kurt? Yeah, I'll help.

Beautiful.

Even better than last year.

Come on, let's go put these things over here.

See? Dancing.

Is that Santa?

Yes. What's your name?

Maddox. Maddox, let's see if you're on a good list.

I'm going to go put my name on a list.

Hey, Dad.

Are you on a good list, you think?

Hi, Santa.

Well, hello.

Good to have you with us.

Well, it's not the most... It's perfect.

Uh, would you care to dance?

Yes.

This is not where I thought we'd be.

Nope. We'd probably be in Nevada?

Yeah.

Well, we'll be there soon enough.

For a little bit, at least.

Just driving through.

What's going to happen when we get to L .A.? I don't know.

Maybe... Callie!

Sorry, guys.

Ask your dad.

Sophia was wondering if she can dance with you. But a fun song.

Sure, of course. Come on.

Thank you.

Perfect timing.

I'm sorry. I did try to stop her.

Oh, sure. She's clearly bigger and stronger than you, so I get it.

Oh, that's so good. Try that.

Hi. Merry Christmas.

Hi. Talia, good to see you. Good to see you, too.

Delicious. Let me take them from you. Thanks.

Oh, heads up.

What?

Talia.

Surprise, surprise.

Excuse me.

Hi, Kurt.

Merry Christmas, Jack.

Thanks.

Looks like Keeva's waving at me.

Better see what she wants.

So, I was hoping we could talk.

It's a party.

Maybe we should just enjoy it.

Please, Jack.

I've been holding off on giving this back to you, but here.

Thank you.

I've been looking for some more capital for my business, so...

Why were you waiting?

Because I was hoping I could get a second chance.

Maybe a shot at us getting back together. But I know now that's not

so... I guess I just have one question.

Can you ever forgive me?

Before this week, I wasn't so sure.

And now?

I think you...

Didn't both a favor don't get me wrong what you did it it hurt but I

Knew we wanted different things and I had a hard time coming to terms with

And now there's tally Yeah, and I

don't know what's going on between us, but whatever it is Doesn't feel like

anything I felt before

I don't say that to hurt your feelings. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have... After

what I've done for you, I deserve to have my feelings hurt.

I don't want that.

I know.

You're better than that.

And I'm glad about you and Callie.

I don't know that anything will happen.

But I can hope.

I'll hope too.

You deserve someone that makes you feel happy.

And anxious and excited and everything else that comes with love.

Have you seen Jack?

I'm sure he's around here somewhere.

I'm sorry.

It's not your fault.

They have their past and...

Jack still cared.

It's fine.

You'll put her to bed? Of course. Come on.

What a night.

I'm exhausted.

I'm going to clean up these clatters and then go to bed.

Can I help?

Oh, no thanks, Callie.

Okay. I'm off to bed. Okay. Good night.

Good night.

You, uh, you awake?

Everything okay?

Yeah.

I heard you and Talia talked.

We did.

Overdue? Yeah.

How'd it go?

Better than expected.

She apologized.

That's good.

I needed it.

I don't think I realized how much I was holding on.

Yeah, I'll say.

I know.

I know.

Looking back, I feel foolish for having let it get to me so much.

It's completely understandable.

Except you're avoiding home like the plague.

Yeah.

She was never mean about things, though.

Even then, the reasons she gave for calling it off, I couldn't stand it.

So I ran.

As much as I try to blame her,

Tali is not a bad person.

She's still the same sweet girl I remember.

Wow.

You've done a complete 180 here.

I know.

It felt good.

Talking to her. It's like old times.

Not quite, but I'm getting there.

I guess I didn't realize how much I missed her.

Yeah, you guys used to be really good friends before.

Yeah, we were.

I don't see us hanging out together again, but...

I won't dread seeing her here and there. Yeah, especially now that you got

Callie. Come on.

I do not have Callie. I'm just a driver.

Yeah, I don't think she cares about that.

In fact, I think she'd like to see her face a little more often.

I'm not sure it'd matter.

She should be with some powerful bigwig or actor or... Unless that's the last

thing she wants.

Maybe she just wants normal.

You think so?

Morning. Morning.

I wish you and Jack were staying longer.

Me too.

But if I'm going to make it to L .A. in time, this is the latest we can leave.

Well, you come back any time. You know you're always welcome here, right?

Thank you.

Really. This has been wonderful.

Sophia's going to be devastated that she didn't get to say goodbye.

She and Ava went shopping.

You give her a big hug for me?

Of course.

Good morning.

Is the car ready?

Uh, yeah.

I just have to grab my bag.

You should have breakfast before you go.

Who's that?

Oh, no.

Callie. Max, what are you doing here?

Well, miraculously, I made it here to this corner that you claimed had such

weather. The weather cleared up. Yeah.

And getting a flight wasn't hard either.

Jack and I were just about to leave.

Max, so good to see you.

I'm sure it is.

Your services are no longer needed.

Max! Come on. I booked us a flight that leaves in two hours.

I can still get her there.

You think I trust you to handle that?

Max, it was my call to stay here.

Callie, a word?

What's going on?

Nothing. Jack and I figured out a schedule.

After delaying it for no reason.

It wasn't for no reason. The traffic and the snow were really bad at first.

And now, why are you stalling? For a guy?

No, it's... He's a driver. There are millions of them, and you won't ever see

him again.

He's definitely not worth wrecking your career over, which will happen if we

don't get on this flight.

Callie, I know what's best. We need to get on that plane.

Trust me.

I've got you this far, haven't I?

Callie?

I should go.

We still have two days.

This way you can enjoy Christmas with your family and Talia.

Talia?

Thank you for everything.

It's time Callie got back to her life.

You have to go after her, Jack.

It's too late.

I'm going to get some air.

I am going to get a refund from that limo company.

No, it's fine. Don't. You didn't tip him, did you?

I didn't. Just let it go.

Well, you better get some sleep on the plane.

You need to look beautiful tomorrow.

I'm going to squeeze in a meeting in the morning.

Max. It's this faith care line that wants you to endorse their products.

Money's good.

Yeah, sure.

You might be my favorite person on the planet, but you're a fool if you leave

things like this. Oh, go on. Pour salt on the wound.

You need to go to L .A. and tell Callie you love her.

She has no idea how you feel.

I can't.

I overstepped and she chose to leave.

We've all seen the way you two look at each other.

The way you banter and laugh.

She's in love with you, Jack.

And not for anything but when you're with her, you're happier than I've ever

seen.

Not that I was eavesdropping, but, um, Holly's right.

There's nothing private in this house. You need to tell her.

All right.

Out. Now.

I'm right.

Bye.

That's the one.

What is it?

Nothing. This is a lovely gown.

Then we are agreed.

You'll wear this one to the Emerald Glam Christmas party tonight. I've scheduled

a bunch of interviews for tomorrow, so I think that other red dress right there

would look really great for that.

It's Christmas Eve tomorrow.

So?

And this is a lovely gown, but if I were designing it, I would shorten the

front, reduce the tulle, and add a satin bow.

Well, it's not your creation, so... But it could be. I mean...

I could be wearing something I designed. Callie, we hardly have time for you to

make a dress. Can we talk about this another time?

When? Later?

After the holidays?

Never? Well, if I had my pick.

Look at this.

I made this just a few days ago.

Out of the blue, you designed a party dress.

Yeah. It was for Jack's niece.

He said that I could do it.

That I was talented.

That it would be great.

Yeah, let's just forget we ever met that guy.

Why?

He was nothing but nice to me, and he did everything he could to get me where

wanted to be.

Even when... Even when I didn't want to be here.

What are you talking about?

How did we get here?

On a plane.

No, how did we get to where you try and say who's right for me and who's not?

Well, this Jack guy isn't right for Callie Caldwell.

I've wanted to not do this for a while, and yet, too terrified to stop.

Terrified?

Of what?

I don't want my life scheduled for me where I no longer have a say.

I don't want to model other people's clothes, and I don't want you telling me

who I can and can't see.

And...

I don't want to keep telling myself that I'm okay being alone at Christmas.

Callie, sweetheart.

You can do anything you want.

But tonight, we have obligations.

Look, I'll honor what we've committed to, what I have committed to.

But I'm also going to start designing my own fashion line.

And doing anything else that I want to do. Can we just...

Put this on the back burner until we can feel out how the public is going to

react. I mean, people might not even want a fashion line or whatever

from you.

Max.

What?

You've completely missed the point.

And I don't think you should be my manager anymore.

What? One, two, three.

Great.

Perfect.

Could I steal her for just a second?

Thank you.

Where's Max?

I'm sure he's around somewhere.

Welcome, everyone.

Welcome. We're so delighted that you could spend a little bit of your

here with us tonight.

We're just so excited about the whole new direction that Emerald Glam

is taking and pleased to announce Callie Caldwell as the new face of the brand.

Thank you so much. I've been a customer myself of Emerald Glam for years, and I

feel like I've grown with them.

I count myself lucky to now work with them and show the world how we can each

shine. Thank you so much, and Merry Christmas, everyone.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you, Sally.

Really, you're the lucky one. Let's make that very clear.

Emerald Glam started as a boutique cosmetic line, selling out of a loan

Arizona. And here we are, fast forward eight years, and now the fastest

brand in North and South America.

So let's celebrate our bright future and a very Merry Christmas to all of you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you very much. Thank you. Thank you.

You're here.

I couldn't take any more hints from my family.

Why'd you come?

I needed to see you.

We didn't get to finish the trip so we could talk.

No, we didn't.

I missed that.

You left so suddenly.

I'm so sorry that I got you in trouble. You didn't.

Max was being Max.

I'm sorry you had to deal with him and drive me all over the place.

I would drive you across the country and back again a thousand times if it meant

we got to just spend more time together.

You would?

Everything in my life has felt incomplete these past few years.

Because I cut out my family and you... You helped me face coming home.

While making everything lighter and easier.

Better in every way.

What about Talia?

I feel like you were getting back together with her. Which is okay if you

that. I don't.

I mean, I did love her.

A long time ago in the past, but that's gone now.

Whereas you...

I'm crazy about you.

You are?

You, Callie Caldwell, with your heart of gold, deserve to be happy.

I want you to realize every single dream that you have.

And I just want to be there to support you, no matter what you do.

Really?

You know, you're the first person to tell me I can do anything I want.

You see me, not just a model.

And your confidence in me gave me the push I needed to realize what matters

most.

I did all that?

Wow.

I'm pretty amazing.

Yeah, you are.

And so are you.

How about a road trip back to Illinois?

I didn't bring my car.

Just as well.

I want to get back in time for Christmas.

That sounds perfect.

This Saturday and Sunday night at 8, the 5th and 6th of 20 original Christmas

movie premieres. Saturday at 8, it's one of our can't -miss movies of the

season, A Dash of Christmas, starring Laura Osnes and Christopher Russell. I

think we started a new Christmas tradition around here. Sunday at 8, Our

Christmas Wedding, starring Holly DeVoe and Drew Thiele. If Santa ever needs a

break, I think he'd be a pretty good backup.

Two all -new Christmas premieres this Saturday and Sunday night at 8, Great

American Christmas.