All language subtitles for A Christmas Tree Grows in Colorado [2020]

Oh, another candle.

Here you go, Dad.

Well, there you go, baby. All right.

Great Secret Santa, everybody.

Now, time to get back to town business.

Why don't we hear from our Director of
Community Development,

Erin Chambers.

Thank you, Dad. I mean, Mr. Mayor.

So, as everyone knows, last year two of
our biggest factories closed down, which

meant we had to reassess our entire
economic model.

During this process, one thing became
perfectly clear to me.

Brooklynites love Christmas, and each
year we go all out to celebrate.

So I believe that if we promote Brooklyn
as a top holiday destination, we will

be able to attract visitors who want to
share in what we all know makes our town

so special. And those visitors will
become customers and participants in our

many themed activities.

As usual, we'll be hosting our favorite
event, Gingerbread Contest caroling,

decorating, and visits with Santa.

And as the piece de resistance, this
year's celebration will culminate in a

massive tree lighting in the town square
on the 23rd. With the right press

coverage, we can cement Brooklyn as the
place for Christmas in all of Colorado.

So I hope you'll all join me in
spreading the word to ensure that we

best attendance ever.

Thanks. Oh, and one last thing. I wanted
to make sure you've met our new

treasurer, Neal Stevens.

Hey, everyone.

Just want to say look forward to working
with you all. And for what it's worth,

based on the numbers, creating a viable
tourism industry is going to be vital to

this town's future and long -term
success.

Also, I'm happy to report that Steven,
our dedicated intern, has already

a 40 -foot tree. Nope.

It's no good.

Oh, no. What's wrong with it?

Root disease.

Which, frankly, is all the better for
me, my dear. I mean, how was I supposed

decorate that giant thing all on my own?

I'm so sorry, Mary Chambers. I had no
idea.

Well, it's okay, Stephen. I'm sure you
can find a suitable replacement in time.

All right, then. We'll reconvene next
week and go over our remaining task

Oh, I'll be dreaming about it all
weekend, Raymond. Yes, I know, Maggie.

That's it, everybody.

Right back at you, baby.

That's it.

23rd is almost three weeks away.

Please make sure whatever tree he finds
is both impressive and formidable. Don't

worry. I promise we'll find a tree
that'll dazzle even you.

Hey, you want to join me and your mom
for dinner?

Oh, I'd love to, but I have Phoebe's
housewarming slash holiday party

Hey, why do you invite Neil to join you?
He's new to Brooklyn. Dad. Maggie even

thinks he's single. Dad. Why? You always
do this. Do what?

Every time you meet a new eligible
bachelor, you try to fix me up. Can you

me for wanting my only daughter to be
happy?

Besides, if you're going to be married
one day, you need the right partner by

your side.

Like I have with your mother.

Yeah, well, fortunately, I don't see you
retiring anytime soon.

So I think I'll have plenty of time to
rustle up a man by then. That's right.

Love you, Dad. See you Monday.

Love you, too.

There.

Yep, you nailed it, as usual.

That's right.

I am so glad you're home.

Ladies, some hot cocoa to go with your
gossip.

Thank you.

That's your marshmallows. Nice touch,
Tom.

I think he's a keeper.

That's what I keep telling him.

You two are disgustingly cute together.

I know, right?

That's true.

My life seems to be treating you well.

It is. You should try it sometime.

Thanks for coming over early to help us
out. You know me.

I live for theme decorating.

One sec.

You've got to be kidding me.

What?

What? Erin, what?

Isn't it beautiful?

I had no idea you were so into trees.

Huh? Oh, sorry.

We're looking for Norway spruce exactly
like this for the town square lighting.

Oh, well, that's a relief.

I thought that you had suddenly become
super into arboriculture for some

Nah. Winter fashion is still my
obsession.

Oh, yeah, that's right. Hats and scarves
for you, right?

Okay, so that there is Kevin Snyder and
his daughter Claire.

I think he said he's a firefighter.

And single.

Take it easy, Cupid. I'm just doing my
job.

Uh -uh.

That is not okay. I'll be right back.

Okay.

I'm going inside.

Excuse me.

Who does this?

poor snow creature belong to? Me, I
suppose, but do snowmen ever truly

anyone? Fair point.

But, in any case, the one living on your
lawn could use a little attention.

Why? What's wrong with him? Well, for
one thing, his head is about to roll

He's structurally unfound.

Dad, I told you he's funny looking.

Finally, a voice of reason.

What side are you on?

Hi. I like your hat. Thanks.

I like your hat, too.

Do you think we'd be okay with your dad
if we made your snowman a new friend?

Are you part of some new neighborhood
watch program or something?

Nope, just a concerned citizen.

Sorry, I'm Erin, and I was across the
street with my friend when I spotted

snowman crisis.

Oh, wow, that's not weird to admit at
all.

But your honesty is certainly
refreshing.

I'm Kevin.

This is my daughter, Claire.

Hi. What do you think, kiddo?

Well, there are a few cherries and a
carrot left.

Perfect. Okay, first things first. Come
on, let's pack some snow into a solid

bowl. Come on, Dad. I'm going to show
you how to make the snowman the right

Morning. Good weekend.

I thought I asked you to pick out
something manageable.

You should have told me you found it on
your tree.

I did what now?

I've got to hand it to you, Ann.

It was truly an inspired idea.

Sourcing a tree from our original town
square? It's beautiful.

It would have been nice if you'd
consulted with me first.

I totally get that this morning.

They've already got a follow -up story
in the works. Our social media page is

getting hundreds of positive comments.
And not just about the nostalgia.

Whoever this guy is, he's what we used
to call her real dreamboat.

Sorry,

boss. I thought I posted it to my
personal account on the city's page.

I was so tired I didn't realize.

No matter.

Perfect. Neil already added it to our
homepage.

Ray, you should get your picture taken
under the tree for the next article.

You know something? That's a good idea.
What do you think?

Whoa, no. Hold on. You can't do that. I
haven't finalized anything yet. Make it

official. The council wants that over
anything less.

You know, we should talk to a
photographer about that photo. I'll set

What would I do without you, Maggie?

That's a good idea.

Yeah, I'll get that.

Okay, Chief, listen to me. This is about
the missing ladder.

Okay, yeah, that was me. But I had to
hang my Hanukkah decorations, and I'll

bring it right back. I promise.

What's going on, Chief?

Well, word just came down from the
mayor's office. They've tightened the

And there's no easy way to say it, but
we're going to have to make some

reduction on your hours as well.

We were counting on those funds to buy
new equipment. I know.

There was nothing I could do.

Look, I'm sorry.

Okay, okay, take it easy. Take it easy.

We'll be fine. We'll just manage with
whatever we have like we always do,

Or you can use your newfound celebrity
to get us the funds we need.

Our what?

Kevin?

Oh, look who it is. Hi.

I'm so sorry to bother you at work, but
I was hoping you could help me with

something. Sure, yeah.

Yeah, come on upstairs.

It's down this way.

Well, why would my tree and I be
newsworthy?

More importantly, how did they get my
photo? I don't keep up on the social

stuff. Well, I'll admit the photo going
public was my handiwork. But the bigger

news is that your spruce...

was chosen for our soon -to -be
-renowned Town Square display.

So wait, they want my truth? We sure do.

You won't believe how much positive
feedback we've been getting. Don't

we'll arrange everything, okay? From
cutting it down to the transport to Town

Square. You won't have to lift a finger.
We'll even remove the thump and fill it

in with it. I'm not interested.

I'm sorry?

I think you heard me.

But why not?

It is basically...

A Brooklyn honor.

Well, it's funny because I'm not really
feeling honored.

Do you know you live where the first
town square used to be?

This is synergy.

Trinergy.

Clever. Yeah, but I'm afraid my tree
will be RSVPing. Firm? No.

Okay.

I'm going to level with you.

This event is really important for all
of us at City Hall, and the mayor thinks

your tree is perfect.

Um, I'm not too concerned about pleasing
the mayor.

He should be prioritizing what the town
actually needs.

Let me guess, I bet he thinks this will
make for some great PR.

Am I right?

Let me tell you something about the
mayor.

He... My dad.

Excuse me?

The mayor, he's my dad.

Well, um, I see.

I didn't mean to offend, but it's true.
Did I mention this compensation?

Okay, let me see if I got this correct.
Your dad cuts our funding and our hours,

but he has no problem wasting money on a
Christmas tree? Okay, maybe I'm not

explaining this right.

It's not just a tree. It's a significant
event for our town.

Let me start over, okay? Well, there's
no need, because there's no chance that

I'll let the mayor have anything from my
property.

All right.

Duty calls.

Good luck with everything.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Merry Christmas.

Yeah, Merry Christmas.

Oh, hey, Neil. Hey. Good morning.

Question.

Do you have any idea what's going on
with the additional fire department

funding? Oh, yeah. I've been crunching
the numbers for the new budget.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like the
city can afford it right now.

Sounds like you two are talking about
the cutbacks.

Yeah, I was at the firehouse yesterday
and I heard all about it. I had no idea

things were so tight.

Which is exactly why we need to bring in
those tourists.

Need that revenue.

Oh, excuse me, I've got a meeting.

See you for dinner tonight?

Neil?

Question for you.

What should I get Claire for Christmas?

Oh, my gosh.

I wish I knew.

I feel like she changes her hobby every
day.

Well, she's a tween. Isn't that what
they do?

Yeah, I guess so, but I just wish I had
someone I could bounce ideas off of

about these kind of things, you know?

What do you call me?

Listen, one thing I know for sure, she's
lucky to have you as a father.

Well, you know what? I'm the lucky one.

In other news, who was that woman who
came to see you yesterday?

She is colluding with the enemy.

That's who she is.

What are we, in a spy movie? She works
at the mayor's office.

She's actually his daughter.

Oh, so she was here to talk to you about
the tree.

Yeah, she was, but I'm not going to be a
part of her dog and pony show.

It's too bad.

She's pretty cute.

I didn't notice.

Oh, no, you didn't?

I didn't notice.

I'll be on my way.

Before I forget, did you make the deal
on the tree?

Please say you did. It's all I've been
hearing about since he got home.

We are still negotiating, but Stephen
actually showed me some other options I

think are much better.

They're, um, leafier.

That's not the point.

Symbol of Brooklyn's history.

Besides, people want the tree they saw
in that picture that you posted.

They're expecting it to be there now.

Don't look at me.

That's what you get for not using your
teaching degree.

Politics is in her blood.

My father was a man.

It's her destiny.

Yes, Dad, we've heard this before.

It's the truth.

And on that note, dinner is served.

Yes, indeed.

All right.

I should warn you, your new neighbor

is shockingly stubborn.

Are you saying that I shouldn't ask him
to borrow a cup of sugar?

It's about the tree lighting.

According to Stephen, families would
practically be begging him to select

tree.

It's just a tree. I don't get all the
fun.

It's not just a tree. It's a significant
event.

I just wish he could see how important
the celebration is to our town.

Well, maybe you just need to spend more
time with him to convince him.

Maybe, but how?

Come in.

So, I hope you're here to tell me you've
had a change of heart.

I just came by to return this.

Oh, I was wondering where this went.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Interesting. It's a mock -up for the
Christmas display.

We're building bleachers for the elderly
because some of them prefer to be

seated.

And it hasn't been publicly announced
yet, but it's going to be televised, so

are going to build a platform for the
cameras and the news crews. Yeah, it's

going to be a huge deal for Brooklyn.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll bet.

You see, the lighting is going to go
away. Well, that might not happen at

I'm sorry?

Well, I mean, judging from the specs, I
can identify at least 10 safety

violations. Are you serious? I had the
Parks and Rec Department review it, and

they didn't notice anything.

Well, for one thing, your bleachers
don't have any railings.

which your elderly citizens likely need.
And the location of your tree to the

cables and the flood lighting breaks
about a half dozen fire codes.

Yeah. Not as dire as an unsound snowman,
but your designs are what we would call

problematic.

Hmm. But you got two weeks, you know, so
I'd suggest you find yourself a

qualified safety consultant.

Okay. Fine.

Do you know of anyone?

Ah, give my chief a call to the station.
You know, she should be able to

recommend one of the guys, seeing as how
they're about to lose all their

overtime.

Good luck, and happy holidays.

Um, what?

I'd like you to be my consultant, if
you're available.

Um, I don't think that's a good idea.
You know, I got Claire at home, and I'm

not exactly a fan of your little holiday
extravaganza.

Maybe not.

But I'm guessing after the chief, you
must be the most qualified, aren't you?

And I know you care about the safety of
this town, even if you don't care for my

father. There's plenty of other
qualified... Oh, come on. There's no way

negotiate prison and counteroffer.

Okay. Okay.

If I come on board, I want you to
guarantee me two things.

I'm listening.

Once we're done, the chief and I get a
meeting with the mayor about the fire

department's budget.

Not a problem.

And the second thing?

No more talk about my tree.

Can you start tomorrow?

You got yourself a deal.

Morning. Morning.

Christmas tree cookie.

Cute. I thought you'd appreciate it.

Okay.

So the first thing I want to change is
the layout of the space. So should we go

check out the square?

Field research. Yes. Good idea.

So we should move the TV news crew so
they don't need as many power sources.

But from that angle, we can't see the
tree in its full splendor. We could just

shift it a bit.

Okay. Great. Done. What's next?

Hold on.

We've got to go over the specific
guidelines first.

Municipal Code 43 .1 mandates that all
wires on outdoor public property be

covered properly.

Can we use festive ribbon?

Those are not regulations.

Come on. Aren't some rules meant to be
broken?

That sounds strange coming from someone
in politics to say out loud.

Don't be so serious. It's not like I'm
asking you to commit a crime.

Well, aren't you? If it snows, then it
could be a fire hazard.

And I assume that would not look good on
camera.

Of course not.

And of course I want everything to be up
to code. So why are you televising this

event? Is it some kind of vanity
project?

No, not at all.

We want to boost the number of tourists
this year and for future seasons. I want

Brooklyn to be viewed as a holiday
mecca.

Well,

I hope you're satisfied with how
everything turns out.

You just have to see for yourself.

Well, it's not really my usual thing,
so...

Merriment is everyone's thing. How do
you usually celebrate?

I'm still trying to find my holiday
delay for Claire.

You know, we host loads of festive
activities leading up to the lighting.

be worth checking out for Claire's sake.

Hey, Claire.

Well, it's nice to see you again.

Are you earning your keep as your dad's
assistant for today?

Yep. He said I'm his deputy.

Well, congratulations on the promotion.

Do you go to West Brooklyn Elementary?

I do.

Did you go there, too? I sure did. In
fact, my mom is a principal there now.

Really? Principal Chambers is so nice.
She came to my class to talk about the

school musical yesterday.

Nice. Are you going to sign up?

No.

I can't really sing.

Well, that never stopped me. Having fun
was way more important than carrying a

tune. Right, Kevin?

Yeah, honey, you should definitely
participate if you think you'll enjoy

okay?

Okay, I'll think about it. All right. Do
you know you live where the first town

square used to be?

We do?

I have to tell Grandma and Grandpa when
they get to town.

I have those permits for you.

Oh, hello.

Who do we have here? Guys, this is
Maggie, the mayor's right -hand woman.

Maggie, meet Kevin and his deputy,
Claire.

Nice to meet you, Claire.

You know, I just saw some kids your age
making snow angels out front.

Can we go see, Dad?

Yeah, why not?

So, what's on the agenda for today?

Well, I'm actually meeting with your
parks and rec people shortly.

Claire's probably not going to be too
excited about that.

Well, how about I take her?

The cafe across the street is having a
gingerbread contest today.

Yeah, okay, thanks.

Yeah, I think she'd love that.

Hey, guys.

I'm Claire.

Claire is such a sweet girl.

She must have been such a cute baby.

Actually, I didn't meet her until she
was five.

That's when I decided to adopt her.

I think it's wonderful when families
adopt older children.

Yeah, it wasn't too much of a hard
decision for me. I actually adopted

when I was eight years old.

I was living in a children's home on the
edge of town until my parents adopted

me.

Then about four years ago, I was
volunteering.

That's when I met Claire for the first
time.

And it was like you guys were meant to
meet.

Yeah, exactly.

The day I brought her home was the best
day of my life.

That is really beautiful.

I can tell she loves you.

I should get back. The mayor is probably
looking for me.

Incidentally, Erin is single, too.

Don't mind her. She is obsessed with
reality dating shows.

Right, right.

Yeah.

Uh -oh.

I think I need to show them a thing or
two about the proper snow angel

Where have I heard that before?

Hey, guys.

I regret to inform you, but your
technique needs a little work. Guys, can

teach us? I thought you'd never ask.

Okay, first you plant your feet hip
distance apart.

Actually, let me just show you.

Dad,

it's your turn. Come on.

Me? Yes.

You can do it. Let's go.

All right.

Okay.

You should have warned me. It was so
cold down here. It is a little cold.

So, this is what you've been up to.

Dad! Oh, hi!

Mayor Chambers.

And you are?

Kevin Snyder. Lieutenant Kevin Snyder.

One of our town's bravest.

Ah, yes. The firefighter with the
terrific tree.

Yeah. Thanks for your service.

Yeah, well, we do what we can with the
limited resources that we have.

Kevin is helping with the safety
compliance.

Only 12 days to go to the big event.

Yeah, you wouldn't want all that effort
to go to waste on a party that results

in an injury.

Now would we? I should hope not.

Sir, the reporter from the Gazette is
ready for you in your office.

Oh. If you'll excuse me, my interview
awaits.

Break a leg. Thanks, Lee.

Good meeting you. Good to meet you.

That's my dad.

Yeah.

That's the mayor.

Hey, Mom.

Everything okay? We just wanted to give
you our flight information.

And what's this about a new job?

Believe it or not, I'm working part
-time at the mayor's office.

How?

complain that he's more concerned about
his reputation than he is about the

city. Raymond's a good guy. We can go
way back to our high school days.

If you say so.

Email me your flight details, and I'll
see you next week.

Claire can't wait.

Love you. Love you, too.

Bye. Bye.

Welcome, Brooklynites, to the annual
Gingerbread Contest.

The winner, judged by yours truly, will
be rewarded with a prize of the highest

honor.

This glorious trophy.

Good luck.

Okay. Now, first let's start with the
frame.

Hi, honey.

Hey. I didn't realize you knew Claire.

I do. Claire is my new friend.

Hi, Principal Chambers.

Hi, Claire.

Try not to get too carried away now,
dear.

I won't.

Thanks, Mom.

Hi,

Dad. Look, they're making gingerbread
houses.

Isn't it cool?

It is the coolest house I've ever seen.

Claire is an excellent student.

I bet all of your teachers love having
you in their classroom.

Well, thanks for bringing her.

Mind if I help get it to the finish
line?

The more the merrier.

Don't worry, we don't have any municipal
codes for you to obey.

Okay.

Dad, can Aaron come tomorrow?

Yeah, it's the station holiday party.

And yeah, please stop in if you have
time.

Okay, thanks. I'll try.

So skilled. Right there. Goodness.

Dad,

be careful.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry.

It's not his fault. He's a Christmas
novice. Well, then tell me what to do,

coach. Okay, first you need icing for
the windowpane. And candy. Lots of

and lots of candy lots of candy

Erin, didn't see you.

I didn't know you were a gingerbread
connoisseur.

Well, I heard they needed volunteers to
help with the kids, so here I am.

Well, well.

I guess it's game on. Oh, really?

Uh, loser buys dinner?

Oh.

Yeah, sure, you got it.

Okay.

Uh, I think we overdid it on the snack
purchases. Oh, disagree.

The kids are going to go crazy for all
this candy.

Okay, fine. Well, if there's any
leftovers, you're eating them all. No

It's not my cheat day.

What are you trying to impress?

Hey, man.

It could happen at any moment, right? I
could meet the right person.

Same goes for you.

No, I don't see any dates in my near
future. I got Claire and the department

worry about.

Okay, but for how long?

Because pretty soon, she's going to want
nothing to do with you.

Are you trying to give me a panic
attack?

It's a circle of life.

They get used to it.

Remind me again how you ended up being
my best friend. Yeah, luck for you.

Oh, Neil.

Well, here I thought I was the only one
coming into work today.

Yeah, dedicated minds think alike, or
something.

Or something is right.

Oh, can you ask Steven to send me that
invoice for the tree?

Uh -huh, will do.

Firming up a few details with him first.

How are you settling in? Have you been
able to get out much?

Not really, no. I'm kind of hoping a
local might show me around.

In that case, I might be the right
person for the job.

I've recently acquired a vast amount of
very detailed information about

Brooklyn.

Well, you didn't give me the cliff notes
over dinner.

Well, what about Monday night after
work?

Yeah,

yeah, perfect. I look forward to it.

Me too.

Okay.

All right.

Okay.

Hey, Erin, you made it. Hi.

Well, Claire will be thrilled.

I'm Erin Chambers. Meet Mitch Cohen. Hi.
Hello.

And this is Linda Jameson, our fire
chief.

Oh, you must be Raymond's daughter. Yes,
ma 'am. It's a pleasure to meet you.

You too. I hear big things are afoot for
your celebration.

It's important to spread the word that
Brooklyn is the place to be for the

holidays. Plus, I'm hoping all of the
locals will enjoy it. Well, my husband

I are very excited about it.

Oh, terrific.

Hey, do all of the kids here have
parents on the squad?

Well, most of them are actually from the
local children's home.

Kev's here, the one who made sure they
got invited.

Yeah, I just remembered, you know, how
it felt like, you know, missing out on

all these moments before I was adopted.

That is really thoughtful.

Thank you.

And it looks like they are having a
great time.

Well, listen, enjoy the party, everyone.
See you later.

All right, Chief.

You know, I'm also hoping to enlist some
more volunteers. You know, there's lots

of different membership programs.

Consider me enlisted if you'll have me.
Of course, of course. You'd be perfect.

Erin, it was a pleasure to meet you.
Nice meeting you.

And we do have a donation bowl if you
are so inclined.

Yeah, we were hoping to use the funding
from your office to buy some new

equipment this year.

Oh, I didn't realize.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You must really love being a
firefighter, huh?

Yeah, it's the best job in the world.

Did you always know this is what you
wanted to do?

Well, the cliche is that all boys want
to be firefighters and cowboys.

I'm tragically allergic to horses, so
firefighter it was.

No, but in all seriousness, there's
nothing better than serving the

It's extremely rewarding.

What about you?

My dad has been grooming me to follow in
his footsteps since forever.

I actually graduated from college with a
teaching degree.

I even had a job lined up in Denver, but
he offered me a job at his office, so I

came back and started working at City
Hall.

Well, as long as you're passionate about
it, right? That's all that counts.

Whatever that may be.

You know, I have to take this call. I'll
be back in a minute. Yeah, sure.

Huh? Stop.

Hello, is this Gail McIntyre?

Thank you so much for calling me back.
My name is Erin Chambers, and I work for

the mayor's office.

You sent in a picture of your farm,
right?

Well, I was hoping I could schedule a
time to visit.

We're only 11 days out, and we're still
looking for the perfect tree for the

display.

Great. Thank you so much.

See you then. Bye.

Are you having fun?

Yeah. I used to live with some of the
other kids. I miss them a lot. But my

takes me to see them all the time. Oh,
that's wonderful.

You know what? I just signed up to be a
mentor there myself.

Cool.

We're doing the three -legged racer on
the station.

Do you want to be my partner?

Do I ever.

Come on.

Are you competing?

No, that's for the kids.

Dad, you have to.

My gosh, okay.

All right.

All right.

I ran track in high school.

You're going to eat my dust. Oh, all
right. Well, I was running back on my

football team, so the only dust that's
going to be eaten is by you.

And that goes for you too, kiddo.

Mm -hmm.

Okay, now before we get started, there
are a couple rules.

Each pairing is their own play.

And the first play to make it through
the course, through the North Pole, Win.

Now, I will not have any cheating.

Claire, I'm looking at you.

Now, once we're all tied up, we'll get
ready to go.

Yes, I did get a no job. Thanks for
noticing.

On your marks, get set, go.

Soles of my shoe, you know, they're
terrible.

That must have been it.

Yeah, yeah.

I'm sticking with that one.

I'm sticking with that one.

Oh, my goodness.

Let me see what you got for me. I've got
something for you. Okay.

Consolation candy.

Thank you. Thank you. You're welcome.

Do you mind if I post these today?

Anything for those likes, huh?

Okay, just trying not to get Claire in
the paper again.

Be honest with me.

You want to get in that driver's seat,
don't you?

Very, very much. Okay.

All right.

I can make that happen for you.

Oh, my goodness.

Okay.

Whoa.

Okay, so you do know you can't be
sitting in the seat without a helmet.

Are you serious? Yes, I am. I'm serious.
There's a helmet right there.

Yeah, and I'll just press that black
button right there. Right here?

Yep, that's it. Are you sure we're
allowed to do this? I'm sure.

Nice.

There's just one last thing, though.

You okay?

Yes, that was loud.

Well, yeah, that's the point.

Good? Well,

well. Glad to see you don't scorn all
Christmas trees.

If you're here to critique my tree
decorations, you're a little early.

If I stay quiet, will you let me have
that big spruce over there?

Here I thought bribery and politics was
frowned upon.

Oh, come on.

Even you have to admit it would look
glorious all decked out in the center of

Town Square.

You don't give up, do you?

Is it just me, or does that look like a
heart?

Yeah, that's what Claire always says.

It's actually just a knot that formed
after a branch fell off.

Come on, how about we decorate this tree
instead?

Sure.

Oh, Claire, you look so cute here.

Thanks. Dad took that when I was six.
That's right. It's our first Christmas

together. And my life has been wonderful
ever since.

Oh, I almost forgot.

I got you guys something.

Oh, my gosh. I love them so much. You
do?

Thank you.

Well, good.

How about you help me pick out the
perfect spot to hang them?

Thank you.

Are those your grandparents?

Yep. They moved to Florida a few years
ago.

How often do you get to see them? Not as
often as we'd like, but they'll be here

on the 22nd.

So tell me, Claire, outside of school,
what are some other things you're

interested in?

Well, I have been wanting to do some
magic tricks ever since a magician got

perform at our school last month.

Oh, I love magic, too. Maybe I can teach
you some of my tricks sometime.

Really? Awesome.

Thanks, Aaron.

But first, how about I take you and your
dad into town to meet someone very

special. Here's a hint.

He rides in a magical sleigh.

I know who it is! I know who it is!

You think she's excited?

Oh, yeah.

Welcome to Tate's Toy.

Are you here to see Santa?

Well, just go on back then.

Yeah, go ahead. Yeah.

Everything okay there? I feel like my
jaw is going to lock into place because

I'm smiling so much.

It's really hard work being an elf all
day.

I better get back to my spot because Tom
is still really new at this whole Santa

thing.

I'm surprised you're not lining up.

Oh, I sent Santa my list weeks ago.

Shall we go and see if Claire's on deck?
Yeah, sure.

We're really good with her.

Well, she's easy to talk to.

When I first met Claire, she had her
little face buried in a book.

She was so serious and quiet.

Was it hard for her living in the
children's home?

You know, the staff does an amazing job,
but you never know when or if you're

going to find that forever home, you
know?

For me, sometimes it's just better to
just stick to myself and not get my

up.

Having that in common must be partly why
you were drawn to her.

I'm so glad you guys found each other.
Yeah, yeah, me too.

I just want Claire to know that she can
always count on me.

Oh, I'm sure she does.

Yeah. I can tell you're a really good
dad. Thank you.

Thank you.

Not always confident.

Is it hard being on your own?

It can be.

I have my parents and friends and the
squad, of course, but... But it's not

same as having a partner on the front
lines.

Exactly.

Okay, okay.

Okay, here we go.

Maya!

I am so grateful for all your help, Mom.

I don't know where you get all your
great ideas, but an exhibit featuring

Brooklyn's milestones.

It's another winner.

Well, I guess I had a good teacher. Is
everything falling into place?

Well, between us, it's less than ten
days away, and I'm still having trouble

with the tree. I feel like I'm going to
disappoint Dad.

Sweetheart, even if you tried your best,
you could never disappoint your father,

or me for that matter. Thanks, Mom.

I'm going to give it one more shot with
the owner of the tree tomorrow, and if

that doesn't work, we'll just have to go
with our second best option.

Is everything okay?

I'm fine. I'm just stressed.

Tonight, I am going to be working on my
presentation for your sixth grader, so

no more time for any tree worries.

No time.

You going to the gym after work?

Oh, I can't today, man. I'm meeting
Aaron.

Oh, mixing business with pleasure, I
see. Relax.

It's called a business meeting.

going over any electrical concerns that
may arise.

Oh, okay. So I guess you could say
sparks may fly.

Oh, come on, don't give me that. That
was funny.

Oh, hey, check this out. Look who's
featured on the Brooklyn social media

Can't believe her.

What? I mean, maybe it's not your best
side, but I think you look pretty good,

man. I'll talk to you later.

Where you going?

I'll just finish that for you, I guess.

You posted pictures of me and Claire
from the fire station party to the

social media page?

Yes, I did. You gave me permission,
remember?

I assumed you meant for your own
personal page.

I didn't think you'd use my daughter to
promote your precious little party.

Are you serious?

I would never use Claire like that, or
you.

The first photo of us ended up on the
front page of the Gazette.

Is this your way of forcing me to give
you my treat?

Come into my office.

You've got it all wrong.

Brooklyn is struggling, and I am trying
to revive our economy by building our

tourism. Okay? The attention from this
little party will hopefully put us on

map where we desperately need to be.
Then why didn't you tell me that? How?

What kind of a person do you think I am,
huh?

You know what, Kevin? You have got to be
one of the most stubborn people I have

ever met in my life. Me? Look who's
talking.

Sorry, I didn't mean to interrupt. No,
no, not at all.

Neil, you met Kevin Snyder?

Hi. Neil Stephens.

Pleasure. I just want to make sure we're
still on for dinner tonight. I booked

us a table at Fulton's.

Great. Nice to meet you.

I'm going to go evaluate your electrical
grid.

Enjoy your dinner.

Thank you.

Well, this looks great.

I'm glad we finally got around to doing
this. What?

Oh, yeah, me too.

I'm excited to explore the town, you
know, see what this place is all about.

Well, Brooklyn will grow on you like
that.

Like pineapple on pizza.

Right.

I don't... Oh, sorry. I'm sorry. I am
just a little nervous.

Yeah. I haven't done this in a while.

What, like go out for dinner?

I've been on a date.

Oh, no.

Wait, you didn't... But I thought...
Okay, now I'm confused.

No, please don't be.

This is my fault.

Clearly I wasn't clear. No, no.

This is all on me. I must have misread
the situation.

And my dad and Maggie, they were pushing
me to... Maybe that's it. Maybe you

just don't date people at work. Or
maybe... Erin, Erin, Erin, Erin.

I'm gay.

Oh.

So. Oh.

Yeah. I think you're awesome.

But. I'm not your type.

I'm sorry.

I thought everyone knew.

Obviously not. Obviously not. Well, can
we still be friends?

Of course.

Next time I'll even invite my best
friend Phoebe and her husband Tom. You

love them. That would be terrific.

Cheers.

To the thought of a beautiful
friendship.

A little birdie tells me that you and
Neil had a date last night.

Well, you truly are the eyes and ears of
a panaghi.

But you can tell the bird that Neil and
I are just friends.

Oh, for now.

Trust me, Dad, it's not happening.

Okay. Have you looked at the city's
website lately?

We are getting so many comments about
the tree.

And about that handsome devil, Kevin.

Aaron, you're on pretty friendly terms
with him by now, right?

Do you think he'd be willing to say a
few words before we switch the lights

Be great for the news report.

Definitely not.

Okay, well, if he's not comfortable with
public speaking, how about if he just

stands next to you on the podium?

I have a confession to make.

I don't think it's going to work out
with Kevin's tree after all.

Since when?

I mean, is he trying to renegotiate with
you? The tree lighting is only eight

days away, sweetheart.

I know, and it's my fault that we
haven't finalized the arrangements.

I should have been honest with you
sooner. I'm really sorry, Dad.

This is disappointing, to say the least.

What's wrong?

You're not your festive self tonight.

I've been just thinking about Dad.

I don't know how he deals with all of
the competing town interests.

You're so lucky you don't have to deal
with all this drama.

True. Don't forget, I still have
parents, the school board, not to

the students to manage.

But you still love it, right, Mom?

I have to admit, there is nothing better
than the look in a child's face.

When they learn something new. That's
how I felt when I was teaching Claire

skills. Oh, speaking of.

Hi, Erin.

Been watching this?

Hi. This must be your dad.

Mom, meet Kevin Snyder.

Lovely to meet you.

You too. You're raising a very wonderful
girl. Oh, thank you so much, Mrs.

Chambers. I should get on stage. The
choir is waiting to kick it off.

I didn't realize you were coming.

Well, you're the one who told me I
should check out all the Christmas

festivities. So I did.

Are you available tomorrow afternoon to
take a ride? Where can I come to?

Any place in particular?

Well, a farm nearby has a bunch of tree
options, and I want to make sure I

choose one that's safety compliant.

Well, good to know you found some other
options.

Should we pick you up?

I have a few things to do beforehand, so
I'll just meet you there. I'll text you

the address.

Okay.

Hey, guys, we were looking for you. You
ready to get your song on?

We've been practicing our harmonies for
days.

You two are hardcore.

Aaron says the point of singing is to
have fun and not just carrying a tune.

And the student becomes the master.

I'm sure you two will do a terrific
duet. From your mouth to God's ears.

These are my friends I was telling you
about. Phoebe, Tom, this is Neil.

Hi. Hi.

And you've already met Kevin.

And that's his daughter, Claire. Hi.

Hi. And thanks for letting me join your
crew. It's no fun singing solo.

Oh, you're going to fit right in. Well,
good.

I'm just going to take Claire closer so
we can get a better view.

See you tomorrow.

We have plenty of trees to choose from.

We're just thrilled that you're
considering one of ours. Well, Brooklyn

certainly appreciates your help.

And as I explained over the phone, once
the display comes down, the tree will be

donated to Habitat for Humanity so they
can use the wood to build a home for a

family in need.

Wow, really?

That's so cool. Yeah.

I got the idea while reading about the
Rockefeller Center tree. They do the

thing. So I thought we could follow
their lead.

Why don't you take a walk around? Come
find me if you see one that catches your

eye. Great. Thanks again.

Oh, yeah.

Oh.

Look, I'm sorry I couldn't come through
for you, you know, but with my opinions

on how the city's running and everything
that happened with the station's

funding, it just wouldn't feel right.
It's fine.

I shouldn't have put so much pressure on
you.

I explained everything to my dad, and
we'll find another option that works for

us. Okay, great, great.

And the other day, you know, when we
kissed.

Oh, I remember.

Yeah, I just have to apologize for that.
You know, I shouldn't have let it

happen. Oh, we were in the heat of the
moment. No big deal. Yeah, yeah,

definitely. You know, one time, mistake.

Exactly. A mistake.

Yeah, I don't even have time to date
anyway, you know.

Not that I'm saying you'd even want to
go on a date with me. I get it, I get

You're busy with other parts of your
life. I am too.

Yeah, exactly, exactly.

You know, I'm not on the market. And I
know you're not either, so.

Glad we cleared that up.

Yeah, write that down. Mayor, Maggie,
nice to see you.

Oh, hey there.

I didn't know you were bringing a
helper. Well, I do all the work. He

the credit.

Mitch used to work in construction, and
I wanted his advice.

Yeah, you know what? I wouldn't mind
getting my hands dirty out here today.

could use an extra man.

Yeah, sure. That'd be great.

Why don't I show you where to map things
out?

I'm Neil, by the way. Oh, hey. Nice to
meet you.

Okay.

Let's go check out the vendor with the
donuts.

What's that?

Oh, I wrote a report about your safety
concerns here in the square.

Aaron convinced me we should overhaul
the space, so we're going to redesign

town square and put in some elevated
seating for people to enjoy all around.

Well, I'm glad my note came in useful.

Very much so. So much so that we're
actually going to establish a row of

permanent vendor stalls.

Oh, that makes a lot of sense for the
community.

It'll be a whole new source of revenue
for the town.

Your plans look promising, but you do
realize you'll have to make a number of

changes to bring them up to code.

Told you he was thorough.

This is just a first pass, Kevin.

Still a work in progress.

Okay, well, I'll be glad to offer any
suggestions.

How about you two continue this
discussion while I go see Mom?

Try to play nice.

Of course, dear. Best behavior.

I swear.

And that's how we came to be. And that's
why Brooklynites love Christmas so

much. That's right, Claire.

And since you've all been such excellent
listeners, now comes the fun part.

We are each going to decorate one of
these ornaments. Then they will get

on the tree in Town Square for everyone
in Brooklyn to see.

Okay, let's start with this half first.
Come line up. Get your art supplies.

You are a natural with them.

Seeing these kids get excited about
learning is just so rewarding. That's

do what I do.

You're saying if we built them as two
-story Duke, Texas, we'd actually save

money on materials.

That's exactly right. That weighs more
efficiency. Yes.

Of course.

That's wonderful. Wow. Did I enter an
alternate universe?

You guys are actually getting along?

As a matter of fact.

Kevin has proven to possess a lot of
constructive wisdom. And I can see how

Brooklyn means to the mayor.

Using his approach, we'll be able to
save a lot on the renovation.

Well, that's great. Then you can use
those savings for city programs and

employees.

Certainly something to consider.

So, is there more to do outside?

No. Neil and Mitch seem like they have
it well in hand.

Then can I buy you a drink, too?

Thank you for going the extra mile.

Claire's at a friend's house after
school today, so... Sure.

Great.

I used to hang out here all the time
after work with the other firefighters.

We used to have a weekly trivia team.

No way.

But you don't think someone like me
knows anything about pop culture?

No, it's just... I can't...

Picture someone like you cutting it
loose.

Well, you know, I guess I don't go out
as much as I used to. And, well, life

basically revolves around Claire and
work. But back in the day, I used to go

bands play at the Red Rocks all the
time.

Me too.

All the time.

I bet we'd been at the same show and
didn't even realize.

Funny we never met until now.

To be fair, I didn't start building
Lousy Snowmen until quite recently.

Speaking of, I was thinking of starting
a softball league in town.

Well, consider me your first teammate.

Assuming I'd be welcome.

How's your baking?

We're going to need some sustenance at
our practices.

Okay. I can bake like nobody's business.

Well, I'm going to need proof of taste,
so consider yourself on probation.

Realistically, though, if I keep taking
on more responsibilities at work, I

probably won't have a lot of free time
for hobbies anyway.

But more responsibility is a positive
thing, though, isn't it?

It's all part of the plan to rise up the
political ladder.

My dad expects me to run for mayor
eventually.

Hmm. But what do you want to do?

I don't know.

My dad loves politics so much. You know,
he thrives off of the pressure and...

Being in charge, I just don't know if I
have the same temperament.

Well, you know, you don't have to follow
his lead.

I know.

I would just hate to disappoint him.

As a father, I can assure you that he'd
be more disappointed to discover that

you weren't happy.

And as a daughter, I think Claire should
see you going out and having more

fun.

I wouldn't want her to feel abandoned.

Not even for one evening. No, I
understand your concern, but every

a break.

Think about it.

Raymond,

you have to see this.

Two chambers come through.

I just thought they were doing a simple
profile on me and my attempts to boost

tourism.

It's about Brooklyn's financial
struggles and your leadership.

Uh -oh.

It's okay.

Just read it.

It says if he can't fulfill even a
simple promise about a tree, maybe it's

time for a new mayor.

My entire political career reduced to a
tree.

Meanwhile, all we're trying to do is
help this town.

It might still be okay, right?

It could be. Bloggers in Denver have
been posting about the event, and I sent

invitations to all the local businesses.

And I've already organized for charter
buses to bring in seniors from the

surrounding town. We could still get
significant media coverage.

I just wish there had been another way
to get Kevin's tree.

So do I.

Thanks.

Well, well, look at this.

I'm surprised someone so task -oriented
still has shopping left to do,

especially with six days till Christmas.

Very funny, very funny. Don't worry,
with only four days left for the tree

lighting, you'll be rid of me and my
task list for no time. So what, you

think we'll hang out after this?

With Claire, I mean. Oh, yeah, you know,
sure she'd love that.

Actually, she's the only one I have left
on my list.

I have no idea what to get her.

Are you serious?

The perfect gift is so obvious.

Come with me.

Hello, hello.

Oh, what are you doing back here?

You practically bought one of everything
this morning. This time around, I'm

here to help Kevin. He's the hopeless
shopper. Guilty as charged.

Not a problem. What are we in the market
for?

Please direct him to your finest
magician's equipment.

Well, we have a few different options
for that. You can just go to the back,

right over to your left. Great.

Like wisely, Kevin.

You don't want to help me pick the right
one?

Teach a man to shop and he has presents
for a lifetime.

I'm sure you've heard that saying. It's
very famous.

I promise I won't let you down.

I thought you said he didn't laugh at
your joke.

Well, he didn't until now.

To be honest, I am just glad we can
still hang out.

Especially after our accidental kiss.

What?

When? Why am I just hearing about this
now?

Because it didn't mean anything, okay?

Besides, he made it very clear he
regretted it.

Abracadabra.

Perfect. Perfect.

She said perfect.

So it's perfect.

Oh, may I? Thanks.

Yeah.

I don't know where my head is. I'm
usually not so forgetful.

Well, maybe it has something to do with
yesterday's article.

Oh, you saw that, huh? I did, I did. And
I got to tell you, I can't help but

feel responsible.

This is something I can... Nope.

I mean, I am going to stop trying to
change your mind.

I'm going to respect your wishes.

Thank you.

I appreciate that.

Besides, we can always find another
tree.

As long as the tourists show up, I'll be
happy.

I think you'd also be happy to know that
I'm following your advice.

Which of my sage recommendations are you
referring to?

The one about me paying more attention
to my personal life.

Or having more fun, as you put it. Okay.

What kind of fun do you have in mind?

Well, for starters, I'm joining Mitch
and the guys for a night at the pub.

Tomorrow night. There you go. I approve
this message.

Just got to find a babysitter for
Claire.

I'll do it.

No, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to suggest
it. No, it's okay. I'd love to do it.

I can use the distraction.

Okay. If you're sure.

Yep.

An ice patch.

That was amazing.

Thanks. Come on, your turn.

No, no.

Ice is not my friend. Oh, come on. What
happens to having fun?

Let's go for it. Ready?

Woo -hoo -hoo!

Woo! Oh!

Ooh. Are you okay?

Laugh it up, yeah.

I'll get that ice patch taken out for
you right away.

Right. Okay. All right. I'll never let
it down, will I?

Nope. Right.

I signed up for the school musical
today.

You did?

That's awesome.

Do you think my dad would like to see me
on stage?

Trust me, it will be his favorite
performance of all time.

Mine, too.

You'll come and watch the show?

Are you kidding? I'll be the one
cheering the loudest. It's when you

Okay, come on. Come over here and help
me, okay?

Perfect timing. You can help us frost
the next batch.

Oh, prepare to be dazzled.

All right. Looking good.

That's all hot, hot.

Perfect.

What's wrong?

My tree is being taken for official town
use in two days.

Crew's coming on the 22nd to cut it
down.

What?

Claire, can you go upstairs and get
ready for bed?

But, Dad, we're not finished. Now,
please.

I thought you stopped pursuing my tree.
I did.

I'm as surprised by this as you are.
That makes no sense. You work for the

mayor, and this is your event.

There's a local eminent domain law that
allows the city to requisition private

property for public use, but I've never
heard it being used for a tree. I should

have seen this coming.

Okay, let me just figure out a way to
just straighten this whole thing out. No

thanks. The Chambers family has done
more than enough already.

Kevin, I know that you're mad, but you
have to believe me. I would never, ever

go behind your back like this.

I think you know me better than that. I
thought I did.

I think I should probably be going.

Say goodnight to Claire for me.

How could you?

Eminent domain?

Really? What are you talking about?
Kevin and Claire's tree is going to be

down tomorrow.

I thought it was a good idea.

This was your idea?

I secretly arranged it with the city
council.

I wanted to surprise the mayor.

You invoked eminent domain without
telling me?

I thought it showed initiative.

We let the press know that Kevin's tree
would be on display after all, and the

projected attendance is way up.

Everybody give us a minute, please.

Thank you.

I can't believe him.

You should have seen Cameron's reaction.

Maybe this is a good thing.

I mean, the tree lining is supposed to
save Brooklyn.

Our job is to look out for the entire
population's interests.

I wasn't expecting you. Your father's
left for work already.

Good. I'm not in the mood to see him
anyway.

I'm just here to drop off your present.

Why?

Won't you be here on Christmas?

I don't know.

I'm not feeling very festive right now.

I heard what happened with Kevin.

Then you know why I'm so upset.

Dad says he can't do anything to stop
the plans.

Don't be so hard on him, Aaron.

Your father cares very deeply for this
town. He is only doing what he feels

benefit Brooklyn the most.

So how's school going, Claire?

Good, Poppy.

I got all As and one B this semester.

You did?

Wow, good for you.

I think Santa's going to be extra good
to you this year.

I hope so.

Why don't you tell Nana and Poppy what
we're doing tomorrow?

Yes! I almost forgot.

There's a tree lighting down at the town
square tomorrow night, and I can't

wait. I'm glad someone's excited. To
where the tree that's going to be lit is

the truce in our front yard.

Are you serious?

What a wonderful honor.

So they keep telling me.

You and Claire are going to be a part of
helping Brooklyn get back on its feet.

That's something she'll never forget.

I'm proud of you, son.

Yeah.

Cheers.

You too.

What's up, Maggie? Everything on track
for tomorrow?

Oh, indeed.

The tree will be arriving soon. All the
decorations are ready to go.

Not that I'll have much time, but...

Never mind.

This is a permit for rezoning you need
to review.

Thanks.

Now that's a beautiful angel.

Just like you. That's gorgeous.

Oh, that's lovely.

Nana, my hands are cold.

Let's just get you inside and get some
hot chocolate.

Hot chocolate.

Lucky. Come on in to get you some.

You coming, son? I'll be in a minute.

Hey.

Hi there.

Mind if we get started?

Yeah, we'll get out of your way.

Thanks.

We're going to need a wedge cut coming
in that way.

anything else this document isn't about
zoning nope it's an article on heritage

protection laws I just thought it might
interest you

Pick up, pick up.

Yo!

Yo!

Uh -huh!

Uh -huh!

Everybody listen up!

Everybody stop what you're doing!

Is there a problem?

So the mayor's office just called.

Apparently they just learned this land
is eligible for heritage protection.

So what happens now?

I suppose that's up to you.

Yes, make sure you loop it between the
branches.

Yes,

yes, like that.

That's really nice when it's looped.
Yes.

Yes, that's good.

Yes. Oh, no.

Why is this tree here?

What do you mean?

I mean, why isn't it from the McIntyre's
farm?

This was delivered last night. That's
all I know.

Make sure you put some in the middle
there.

Yeah, that's looking a little there.

Greetings from idyllic Brooklyn,
Colorado. We are on location here

should be quite the Christmas
celebration.

Hundreds of people are expected here
tonight, and some are saying...

This could be the most spectacular
Christmas tree lighting in the state's

history. Now, Brooklyn has not really
been known as a Christmas day.

Lunch is ready.

Well, I think it's safe to say these
numbers are exceeding expectations.

Since Kevin couldn't make it, I'm just
going to go check on the electrical, for

the electricity.

Really pull it off, huh?

Thanks to me, I tried to call off the
tree removal.

Kevin could have applied to qualify his
tree as a heritage site, but evidently I

didn't get in touch with him one minute.

I'm sorry that I let it go this far.

One day you'll understand. I quit.

Excuse me?

Politics is simply not for me.

I'm resigning after the new year.

Thought you weren't following in family
footsteps.

I do.

Mom's footsteps.

I'm going to finally use my teaching
degree.

I think that's always been my true
passion, and it's how I can best serve

Brooklyn.

You sure?

I am.

My time with Claire the past few weeks
has really opened my eyes to Kevin, too.

You know I just want you to be happy,
right?

I'm... Thanks, Dad.

You wish you were here right now, don't
you?

I do, but that ship has failed.

Well, if it isn't the mayor of Brooklyn,
Colorado.

Shouldn't you be at the square for your
big day?

Believe it or not, I'm actually here on
official city business.

Since I'm currently off duty, maybe this
should wait till Monday morning. Kevin,

please.

Just give me a minute.

I came here to tell you that Erin was in
the dark about the city council's

plans.

I know for a fact she would never have
gone along with it.

I appreciate you telling me that, sir.

I haven't told your chief yet, but Neil
and I are taking a new look at next

year's budget.

We're going to make sure that the fire
department's additional funding is fully

reinstituted. Thank you.

It'll mean a lot to the guys.

After all, talent is only as good as the
fire department.

Couldn't agree more, son.

Mayor Chambers, can I ask one last
thing?

Sure.

Who was it that suggested the heritage
protection idea?

What do you think?

Hello?

Anybody home?

Oh, happy Hanukkah, dear.

Oh, thank you, Mr.

Snyder. That's very kind of you.

Hi. What's up, buddy? The guy's just
swinging by. Yeah, man. No worries.

What's going on? What's with all the
cloak and dagger secrecy? Can you drive

Claire and my parents to the town
square?

Yeah, sure. Wait.

Hang on. I'm confused. What for?

Look, it's Erin's big day.

She's probably not going to want to see
me around. It's better if I just steer

clear. Seriously?

What are you going to make your feelings
for this girl? That is irrelevant at

this point. She's dating Neil now.

Um.

How do I put this?

I can tell you for sure she's definitely
not dating Neil. How do you know?

Trust me.

Hey, Uncle Mitch.

Are you taking us to the tree lighting
festival tonight?

You better believe it.

Should we grab the coats and rock and
roll? Yeah. All right.

Boom, boom, boom.

Thanks again. Yeah, no worries.

Welcome residents and visitors.

We are so excited to share a Brooklyn
Christmas with you.

Since our founding, this season has been
an integral part of our history and our

culture. We'll be lighting the tree in
just a moment, but first a few more

words.

The holidays aren't just about the right
gift or the best decoration.

spending the time with the people you
cherish the most, which is why we are so

thrilled that you chose to celebrate
with your loved ones right here

in Brooklyn, Colorado.

Now on our troubles we'll be out of
sight.

Through the years we all will be
together.

If the faith allows.

had to do some stuff at home.

Oh, come on, Claire. I found a great
spot for the ornament.

Look at that.

What do you think?

Yes, he really doesn't want to see me.

Yes, he does.

I'm sorry.

I know you must still be mad at me. No,
you have no reason to be sorry. I'm the

one who needs to apologize.

But I know you did everything to fix the
situation.

I tried.

The crew got your message in time.

They did?

Yeah. Then why is your tree here?

Because you were right. I was being
stubborn.

And at the end of the day, I want this
town to thrive.

If my tree will be a part of making that
happen, then giving up our trees, at

least I can do.

Then I'm glad you came to...

See the tree in its full glory.

I didn't come to see the tree.

I saw your speech on TV. You said that
season is the time to be with the people

who matter the most.

Does that mean you're finally succumbing
to my Christmas spirit?

I think so.

But, Karen, I know I said that our kid
was a mistake, but we both know it

wasn't. I can't stop thinking about you
since it happened.

Really?

Yeah, it's true.

I can't think of being with anyone else
but you.

Do you promise to let me build all of
the snowmen in the fall?

I was negotiating, aren't you?

Yeah, you could.

You need to work on your Christmas. I'm
not really a Christmassy guy.

Jingle all the way. Good morning,
Christmas.

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