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Here comes that feeling again.

That candy cane feeling again.

Those gingerbread memories come alive.

Oh, oh.

Come back here again.

Heard from the weatherman.

The snow is...

Call me a double hot, double shot, please.

Already on it. What time is your flight?

2 .15.

Just late enough that Phil will have to pick the kids up and feed them himself.

Well, I sure hope Phil understands you coming down for a very good cause. I

mean, he understands now that I showed him the ads from this new company.

Oh, do you have oat milk?

Are you my bossy sister?

So, I've been getting really excited about this new deal, and I was

We need to do an epic holiday piece. Like, really boost holiday subscribers.

Yes, 100%. And maybe since I've done my work early at the paper, I can come up

to San Fran a few days early, cook up something fun.

A little holiday bake -off, perhaps.

Nope. I already won this bake -off. Oh, you have, have you?

Wait, what is that?

Solving?

Okay, I've heard of it.

But the most Christmassy town in the USA?

Isn't it wine country?

Yes, it is.

And what better to pair a good cab with than Christmas?

Okay, but it doesn't even snow there.

At least not for the last 20 years.

But this morning, they got four inches of snow. I mean, it is practically a

Christmas miracle.

Or maybe it's climate change.

Aubrey, this is our epic holiday piece.

Okay, wait, you want to go to Solvang now?

No, I have kids. I want you to go to Solvang now. Or early next week,

What am I going to do there?

It's the most Christmassy town in the U .S. There is an entire website filled

with holiday festivities you get to partake in.

And you want me to do all of this alone?

You do everything else alone.

I'm just saying, maybe it's the holiday reprieve from L .A. that you need. And

it's on the way to San Fran to see me and the kids.

You get to stop, take some photos for the site, and sample all of the local

pastries, all the bakeries, do some shopping.

I mean, and maybe even have a little bit of fun.

Hey!

I know how to have fun.

I'm married with kids.

And I'm the fun one.

And you know it.

Also, just thinking, but you know, maybe it's the inspiration you need to start

writing music again.

My song writing career's gone two years too late.

We both know that.

It doesn't have to be like that.

Look, our site has kept me more than busy with my writing, and please, I

want to talk about it anymore. I don't. Okay, fine.

Then it's settled.

We're going to do a great vlog piece on this magical little Danish village of

Solvang, and it is going to be a game changer for site -style songs and

Okay, fine. I'll go, but I guess I've got to figure out where I'm going to

Yeah, I already did that. It's this cute little B &B, and check -in is on

Friday.

Oh, there's my list.

Come on.

Straight down. You good? Yep.

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho. Ah! Hey.

Hi. Look what we got. Oh, you mean my tree.

Yeah. What do you want? Put it right over there. Right here?

Yeah. All right. You got it?

Perfect. Push her up.

Okay. Beautiful.

You guys got the best one on the lot. Thank you, Sawyer. Hey, would you have

even let it through the door if we hadn't?

Hey, why don't you stick around and help us decorate?

I'll fire up the grill. We'll make some food.

You know, I would love to, but all this unexpected snow has the UFF committee

going crazy.

They want someone with a good camera to take a bunch of pictures before it's all

gone. Oh, that's a good idea.

I was so sad we slept through it all. I know, the whole town did.

Well, who knows?

Maybe it'll snow again right before Christmas.

Ah, I know you'd like that, but I think that one time was an anomaly in and of

itself. Hey, I for one hope it does, especially after the bleak late fall

we had. Tell me about it. We haven't had no vacancy since what, September?

But guess what?

We are all booked up this weekend as of this morning.

Someone booked a store room?

Mm -hmm. Someone headed up from L .A. Oh, L .A. L .A. tours are my favorite

kind.

Well, hey, let me make you a nice hot tea to go, okay?

Thank you, man. Have fun.

Hey, guys, can I take your picture in front of the snow here?

Sure. Yeah, okay.

Okay, yep.

There we go.

Got it.

Thanks.

Oh.

A windmill? You've got to be kidding me.

What have I gotten myself into?

And this must be where the tree lighting ceremony is. What a total madhouse.

Oh, no. I'm good. Oh, no. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas!

I can't really talk right now. Are you there? Is it snowing?

No, of course it's not snowing. Well, how is it? Do you love it? Well, I'm

to go to the tree lighting ceremony, and let me tell you, the whole thing feels

like one big tourist trap. What? No way.

Yes way, and it takes kitschy to a whole new level. Look, you're going to have

to figure out a way to make it work, because I talked to the brand strategist

again this morning, and with these new advertisers, we have a...

No, I know, but the whole thing might be a little bit more focused on the

silliness of solving rather than the magic of it all. I don't know, we can

it like a cute little satire piece.

That's fine. I mean, you're the writer. Just will you get the kids some kitschy

little gifts from that darling little Christmas door downtown?

Yes, I promise I will get the kids some really kitschy gifts.

Hey, lady, get on the road!

Oh, are you okay?

I have to go.

I'll call you back.

Are you all right?

Aside from you trying to run me over and me falling into a dirty patch of

melting snow, I am great, sir.

I called out. You're standing in the middle of the road. Yes, everyone was

walking in the middle of the road. That's why it's closed off now.

Yeah, but everybody else was watching where they were going. Everyone else,

except for you, clearly.

You should have a license in order to be riding that thing.

Okay, I have lived here my entire life. I know these streets back and forth. I

could ride that series cycle with my eyes closed.

Very sorry, I see I've interrupted something very important.

Yes, you did. My life.

Oh, I'm sorry. It's been a day.

If you just said that you're from this town, then you probably know where the

Dolphin House B &B is.

Yes, I am, and yes, I do. I'm actually running by that right now.

Oh, well, that's great.

And then how much for a ride on your...

Strange bike thingy. My strange bike thingy?

It's called a surrey cycle.

And I'm just giving her a ride as a favor. It's not my job.

Oh, that's fine.

How much?

I wish I could help you out, but seeing as how I don't have a license...

Beautiful. All right, ladies and gentlemen, around the screen. We're

have one more question.

Welcome. Oh, thank you. My name's Hayden.

I'll also be your bellhop of the evening, so give me these.

Should we get you just checked right into your room?

Perfect, thank you. Hey, kid.

How old is this B &B?

Actually, it's a lot older than it looks. It used to be the Solvang

Center, and my pop was mayor back in the day, so I spent a lot of time here as a

kid. I didn't have the heart to let him tear it down, so my wife and I took

over, and we took it and turned it into a B &B.

Well, it certainly has a lot more of a romantic feel than anything I've seen so

far. Yes.

All right.

Here we are.

Thank you. This is perfect.

Good. Well, don't tell anyone I said so, but the stork room happens to be my

favorite room in the house.

Mainly because of this view.

I believe my wife has prepared some Danish delights for your arrival, if

like to follow me into the parlor.

Sure. Thank you. After you.

Ah! You must be Aubrey Lang. Hi.

This is my wife, Laurel.

Sorry, handshakes are for strangers, and you are just no stranger.

Sit, sit, sit.

I just love your sight.

When I heard you were going to stay at our little bed and breakfast, I got so

excited. You and your sister are the coolest.

Oh, thanks. That means so much. And I have to tell you, I love your place.

like a magical little holiday hideaway.

Yeah. You can use that for your site if you want.

Fine. Sure.

Thanks.

And we have cheese danishes, raspberry danishes, and my famous Danish Pringles.

Yeah. Definitely go for the Kringle. Well, these definitely look very

and I'm not going to lie, I'm a big fan of sweets, especially chocolate.

Oh, well, you have to go to Ingeborg's. They have the best chocolate in town.

Ingeborg's. Ooh, I like the sound of it. It's very Scandinavian. Yeah, that's

everything around here.

Um, so is there anyone else staying here this weekend?

Or am I the only one? Oh, yeah, sure. The Brightons and the Bennetts are both

staying here, but they're out checking out the wineries tonight, so it's up to

you and me.

You and me?

I need help decorating that tree, so...

I hope you brought your ornament fingers here to dance with me.

Do you sing?

You're humming.

It sounds very melodic. Oh, no, I don't sing.

I mean, I love to sing, but I don't.

You, though, didn't you write some big songs for some country and pop artists?

Right? Yeah, I did.

I used to.

I don't do that anymore.

The songwriting part.

Don't you miss it?

Well, between my work as a writer for an online travel publication and my work

on the site, it keeps me busy.

Oh, yeah. You just said you're doing a special on solving, so to say. Mm -hmm.

Yeah. I'm here to check out the most Christmassy town in the USA.

See what it's all about.

Well, I think, purely based on your tree decorating skills...

You're gonna fit in here just fine.

It really does look great.

Santa's tourist trap.

Yeah.

You're not so bad.

Ah, perfect timing. Ooh, smells like cinnamon spice.

Hayden's Abel's Key Bears.

Ooh,

it's a muscle.

It's Danish, and it literally translates into apple slices.

There you go. We don't always use apple in it, but... Looks good.

What do you think?

Yeah? So what's on the big agenda today?

Well,

I was hoping someone in town could show me around.

Give me the way of your little Danish town.

Oh, yeah, sure. Just go to the Visitor Center and ask for Darren Larson. I'm

sure you can find someone to show you around.

Darren Larson.

Perfect. Thank you.

Hi there.

I'm looking for Darren.

You must be Aubrey. Yeah, Aubrey Lang. Hi.

Hayden at the Dolphin House texted me about you. I was wondering if you could

possibly give me a tour, show me around, if you have time. I'm doing a piece for

my blog.

That sounds terrific, but unfortunately, I'm just kind of tied down at the

moment. We've got the big Yule Fest parade coming up next weekend.

I'm in charge, and I have just been totally slammed today.

Well, I totally understand that, but thanks so much anyway.

My community coordinator, he could help you out if you like. He knows more about

this town than anyone else.

Oh, that's so great. Thank you.

Sure.

Here he is.

Sawyer? This is my son Sawyer. I'd like you to meet Aubrey Lane. Aubrey Lane,

this is Sawyer. We met.

Nice to see you again.

This is your community coordinator.

And your town tour guide. It's your lucky day, Ms. Lang.

I don't suppose you have a pick of guides for me to choose from?

No one knows more about solving than my son.

Well, see, your son, he almost tried to run me over yesterday, so I feel like if

he were to give me the tour, I would be putting my life on the line.

Well, it sounds to me like Sawyer has a lot of making up to do.

Okay, so son?

I want you to guard Miss Lang with your life. Understand?

And get her the story that she needs.

Sure thing, Pops.

You ready to do this?

Thank you.

Have fun.

And now I'm going to take you by the Yule House, where the spirit of

is alive year -round.

You know, between the Danish -style timber facades, the open -facing

storefronts, and the very large windmills, it all just seems...

Too touristy to be true.

It's not touristy.

It's part of the town's identity.

Okay, well, call it what you want, but I am looking for the real scoop on

Salvine Sawyer. Not just some silly guided tour. I mean, we've been walking

around all day, and all I have to show for are a bunch of postcard -looking

photos that are only going to give my followers nothing more than a surface

town's view.

Okay, what is it that you want me to show you exactly?

Well, the entire town, it feels like one big shtick to bring in tourism.

disguised as some picturesque holiday getaway. So can you prove me wrong?

Yeah, that's easy.

It's part of the town's history.

The town was founded in 1911, and when it was, all the buildings utilized the

traditional Western Mission Spanish architecture, known to Southern

But then the First Lutheran Church adopted the Danish architectural style,

everybody else started to follow suit. Okay, so maybe it started out that way,

but when the town caught on that it was working for tourism, they decided to go

for it. What do you think? Even if that's how it went down, does it take

anything away?

from Solvang's undeniable holiday charm.

Not everything here is charming.

Are you saying I'm not charming?

No, I am just saying that you, you sound like a well -rehearsed tour guide

giving me your fluff. But what I really want, I want to get to the heart of

Solvang and what makes it so special.

So, are you going to help me or not?

You know what?

No.

No, I don't think it's possible to help someone who doesn't immediately see that

Solvang is birthing from the seams with holiday charm.

I wish you the best with your peace.

Enjoy your stay here in Solvang, Miss Lane.

Merry Christmas.

I'm sorry for being so harsh back there. I just feel like there's more to

Solvang than windmills and fancy wine. Ooh!

Plaza.

There is more to it, but you're too preoccupied with yourself to be able to

and smell the real sweet.

Stop and smell the real sweet? Yeah, you spent half of the tour making sure you

had the perfect photo or video, and then the other half hashtagging everything

on your phone.

Okay, smarty pants solving. I know how to stop and smell the real sweet.

That's why people follow my blog, and I'll have you know I really like sweets,

especially chocolate.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah. Okay, when was the last time you ate an entire chocolate bar all by

yourself?

I don't really see how my inability to eat an entire chocolate bar is relevant

to my ability to stop and enjoy real life.

Okay, when was the last time you went out and danced in the rain?

Oh, do you know how dirty the rain is in Los Angeles?

Okay, fine. When was the last time you went on a vacation or just anywhere fun

and didn't make one post, one story, one vlog piece about your trip?

Okay. You know what?

Let's make a deal.

You promise me to show me the real solving.

And I will do my best to enjoy serial solving.

And, of course, I will pay you for your time.

All right, but the only form of payment I will accept is an

autograph that I can give to my little sister for Christmas.

Wait, why would she want my autograph?

Uh, yeah, she's a big Brandy Brickhouse fan, and Burning Flame is one of her all

-time favorite love songs.

Oh, no.

Wait, how does she know I wrote that? It's a small town and news travels fast.

So, do we have a deal?

All right.

Where are we off to next?

Oh, that's really good.

That's where I was born.

Uh -huh. The top shelf there.

Oh, you got to see this. Go in here.

Larry, we're closing up now. Come back tomorrow at 10.

It's too bad, because I was just hoping to get a hug from my favorite godmother.

Oh, goodness.

My dear Sawyer.

Oh, and watch that mother stuff. I'm your only godmother.

Feels like I haven't seen you in at least a week. And you know that's simply

unacceptable.

So who's this darling little dandy she brought in with you?

Aubrey, this is Estelle. She's a good family friend.

Estelle, this is Aubrey Lang from L .A. Lang.

Is that British?

Very close. Scottish. And it's really nice to meet you, Estelle.

You too, you too.

Ooh, and that's Kashmir, huh?

Mm -hmm. Yeah.

Okay, now listen. Are you really here for Anissa or are you just here to see

and say hi?

Actually, both of those things. This is Aubrey's first time in Solvang, and

she's never even seen Anissa before.

Well, no one has really seen Anissa before Christmas did.

See, that's what Anissa does.

It hides away until right before Christmas.

You see, Anissa has to protect the farmlands almost all year long.

And Christmas time is the one time a year that it comes out to play.

Want to hold one?

Here, hold it.

Oh, but I must warn you, you must be very careful.

The niece is known to be quite mischievous.

Where are his eyes? Watch out! Watch out! Watch out!

Don't wake him before Christmas.

Oh, I just love this story. It has so much, um... Personality?

Yeah. Of course it does. Look who's running the place.

Um, Estelle, would you mind if I took some photos?

If it's not too much to ask. No, but of course.

Here. Thank you.

Oh.

So.

Where did you two meet?

Oh, no, it's not like that.

I'm just giving her a tour.

You have never brought a tour in here.

You know, I've never had a visitor this high -maintenance before.

Well, one is pretty either.

I'm going to get these.

Those?

Oh, those are not cheap.

Oh, that's okay.

I just love them.

Well, all right then.

I'll give the family a discount.

How's that sound? I would love that.

All right.

She's no fun. She's a good one.

Estelle is so great.

Isn't she the best? Yes.

The snow's really melting, huh?

I wonder if it's going to snow again.

What do you think?

I don't know. Do you believe Christmas miracles can come true?

I believe this little village would lead someone to believe they can.

Hi.

Meet me at Mortensen's Bakery tomorrow morning at 9 a .m., all right?

That's on the schedule for tomorrow.

You said you like sweets, right?

Mm -hmm.

This will bring your appetite.

Girl, so sorry. I should have asked you earlier, but where are your hand towels?

Oh, there is a linen closet in the first suite past the boy there.

Thank you. You're welcome.

Hey, wait a minute.

Do you mind helping me with this for a minute?

I need someone to hold the fabric while I cut it or else it gets uneven.

Oh, yes, of course.

Ooh, wait, what are you making anyway? What is this?

Well, I am making some angel chorus costumes for the nativity pageant

I decided to dress up last minute, then needed some assistance, so here I am. So

you sing and you sew.

Very impressive.

Not as impressive as blogging and vlogging and songwriting and all of

Speaking of, how did today go? Did you get some good stuff for your big holiday

special?

Yeah, I think I did.

I think I have a hook, but...

Nothing is concrete yet.

What do you need for the hook?

Oh, um, something that drives the story forward.

Something special about solving that helps resonate with all my readers, you

know? Yeah, sure, I get it.

Oh, oh, oh, but I did hear about, um, your famous Danish Nisa. Yeah,

yeah, Nisa from the great lady down at the gift shop.

He is so great and so fun.

What about Sawyer? Was he a guy today?

Unfortunately.

I'm sorry. I'm really sorry. I know he spent it with your husband and

everything, but he really wasn't much of a help for being such a know -it -all.

I mean, he definitely does speak his mind.

But he's really smart and has such a good heart.

His dad was city commissioner growing up, so he does know a lot about

everything. And he certainly thinks that he does.

He has been single for about as long as I can remember.

But he is the apple of his mother's eye.

And aside from my husband, he's one of the best catchers in our tiny town, so.

What about you?

You seeing anyone?

Do you really think I would be at this very romantic chalet all alone if I had

any other choice?

Touche.

Let me rephrase.

Do you wish you were seeing anyone?

If you don't mind me asking.

Well, um... I tried the whole love thing, but... I haven't

been with anyone in a few years.

I thought I had someone.

And we talked about getting engaged.

But when we finally did... He decided a week later, um... He made the wrong

choice by asking me. Aubrey, I'm so sorry.

I think the part that hurt the most was... was the fact that he was just

being honest.

So I couldn't hate him.

I can't even imagine.

But I think what crushed me the most... was that I knew in my heart that he

wasn't the right one for me.

I just...

I fabricated the idea that he was.

You're a hopeless romantic.

Am I? No.

I'm not anymore, though. I'm not.

I used to be, but I'm not anymore.

You say that.

Think about it. What kind of great storyteller or songwriter is it?

Yeah.

I did write my best stuff when I was with him.

My favorite son.

Your only son.

I see the annual Danish gingerbread cookie chaos is in full swing.

And what do we owe the pleasure?

I didn't know you were coming by.

What, in miscontributing to the chaos?

I would not miss it. Besides, who is going to taste test all the cookies?

those are still cooling.

This must be mom's batch because these are really good.

Actually, they're mine.

Oh, yeah, you're a real riot.

Yeah, and since you're here, you're going to do more than just taste

One of Mom's blunders just broke, so we're going to put your arms to work.

a whipper short.

Mm -hmm.

Where were you today, anyway?

Um, Dad had me do a day tour.

To a pretty tourist I hear. And who did you hear that from?

Your father.

And a still.

News travels fast around here.

And so you were on a date.

It was not a date, and if you badger me, I am not going to get you her

autograph. Wait, why? Is she famous or something? No, she's not really that

famous, but she has written a few songs that are.

One of which, I believe, is a little anthem that they call Burning Flame.

Wait, she wrote that song?

Can you introduce me?

Yeah, I can, but if I do, you are going to need...

Another purse to carry around all that growing patience for your big brother.

Oh, you are so dead.

Wait a minute.

Who's going to taste my new bags?

I will.

Oh, yay, you're home.

Are they? Oh, so happy you're home.

You sure they're good?

These are delicious.

Hi. Be there.

They're incredible, aren't they?

Yeah.

Did you make these?

Oh, no, no, no. Mr. Olsen did. And he does it every year.

His gingerbread houses are famous with the locals and with the tourists. But I

did make those cookies with my kids.

Oh, will you mind if I try one? No, please.

Mmm.

This is delicious.

Is this your bakery?

Yes, it is.

Would you like to see the pastry display?

We have every kind of Danish delight you could ever think about.

Are you familiar with Danish dessert?

I'm not, but I always love to try new things.

Would you mind if I take some photos?

Not at all.

Oh,

it must be that blogger that's come to town to do the article on Christmas and

solving. Oh, uh -huh. Yeah, I am. I'm Aubrey. Oh, I'm Miriam.

How did you know that I was the blogger?

Just a hunch.

So, do you see anything that you like? I can start a box for you.

As much as I would love that, I should probably wait for my tour guide.

He's going to show me around, so I should wait until he gets you to order.

Oh, your tour guide.

Yeah, you probably know him or know of him.

He's really handsome, but also really full of himself and a community

coordinator and the man around town, apparently.

Oh, he's a man around town.

Yeah. His dad also runs the town and the apple of his mother's eye.

So, you're probably a big fan of him, too.

Oh, maybe I know him.

Hey, Mom.

Morning. Hey, honey.

Wait. This is your mother?

You're the mother of him?

Yes. Darren and I got married right out of high school, and nine months later,

this little bundle of joy came along.

You could say I grew up with my kids. And he is the apple of my eye most of

time.

And whatever he did or said, he can be a pain sometimes, you're right. But of

course he gets that from his father.

I have no idea what's going on here, but I'm very glad you like my cookies.

You made that? Yeah, all the ones with the green bath.

Suddenly I don't really feel very good.

Oh, you too. You really do have something in common because he tried

thing with his sister last night.

All right, enough with all this.

It's time for me to impress you so I get a good write -up in your piece.

Now, what Danish delight can I entice you with this morning?

Anything that he didn't make, I'll have.

Oh, the nativity, right?

Yeah, how did you know?

Laurel, she was making costumes for it last night. It seems like quite an

It is.

You know, we've been telling the Nativity story for 37 years in a row at

theater. It is a huge collaboration, a bunch of talented musicians, the Santa

Barbara Gospel Choir. It is not to be missed.

And I sound like a tour guide again.

It's totally fine. Don't worry.

I just can't believe that the admission price is so low, though. Nothing would

ever be that cheap in Los Angeles.

How does a pageant like that sustain itself?

You know, funny enough, we didn't even use to charge.

The city paid for it some private money, but then...

Got more expensive, more popular, so we decided we need to start charging a

small admission fee. That is the kind of thing that gives a seemingly touristy

town its holiday magic.

A Christmas pageant that everyone can enjoy.

I can't think of anything more spirit to the season.

Do you want to take some pictures?

No.

I think I'm going to take this moment for myself.

Angle boards!

The chocolate cup Laura was telling me about. Oh, can you hold it for me?

I thought you were stuffed. Oh, I think I've already burned off the calories.

Hi, can I get you a sample of anything?

Oh, is there a limit on samples?

This place is incredible.

In fact, I think I just figured out my new favorite place in Solvang. Oh, hey,

Sol. What's up, Gib?

Wait.

Is this... Are you Aubrey Lang? As in the songwriter Aubrey Lang?

Oh, yeah. Aubrey is my sister Gibby. She's your biggest fan.

Yeah. Oh, thanks. That means a lot, but...

I just write the songs.

I'm sure the artists are the ones that you're really a fan of. Nope. I mean,

yes, but I'm lyrics queen, and your lyrics are the best.

I mean, I went back to listen to all your music, and it's Sia here and then

See? Lyrics queen.

Oh, yeah, and there's no limit on samples, unlimited samples, whatever you

Ah, excuse me. Just because she wrote a few songs back in the day and they were

hits doesn't mean she gets unlimited samples. She's a human being, just like

rest of us. Three samples max.

Oh, no, no, no. You can't put a cap on our sample distribution.

You don't own this town.

Or this door.

Well, you're half right.

I don't own this town, but I do own this.

Your favorite place in Solvang?

Oh. Hmm.

Hmm.

One.

It's terrible.

It's utterly awful.

A bursting with so much flavor, with just enough richness.

Not too crispy, but not too melty.

The density is flawless, with the perfect amount of filling.

Mmm!

Thank you very much.

Where did you learn to make chocolate like this? I feel like I've died and

to Danish village heaven.

Um, well, this is actually my grandmother's store.

She brought the recipe back from Denmark. It was her parents before her.

I've been recreating the magic and churning out Ingeborg's chocolate ever

I was a little kid.

When I took over two years ago, I added 16 flavors to the menu.

When he was little, he used to sneak chocolate in his backpack to the house,

he would get busted eating them after brushing his teeth at night. No!

How did you get caught?

One morning he came downstairs with chocolate all over his face, and at

breakfast Mom asked who had been sneaking chocolate in the house, and he

at me. I didn't know I had chocolate on my face. I figured she saw all the

wrappers in the trash, and that's all she knew.

I was in so much trouble.

I couldn't come to the shop for like a week. It was torture.

Oh. Well, I would say it is totally worth getting in trouble for these

chocolates. I was always getting in trouble. Gibby was the golden child.

Really? You a troublemaker? Now this I find very hard to believe. What about

you? Were you a troublemaker? Because I have you pinned as the goody -gibby of

your family.

Hey, you know how I feel about that nickname.

No, I would say I was a good one.

No, I should actually say I was the adaptable one.

My sister, she was older than me, and she was always telling me what to do, so

always did what she wanted me to do, but sometimes...

I did. It got me into trouble.

Really? I didn't figure you to be a follower.

Um, no. I am not a follower.

I would say I'm a really good sidekick.

My sister, she always had the mind for business, and I was the more creative

one. You know, Gibby? Gibby was always the more business -minded one of the two

of us, for sure.

Well, I will say, with all the new flavors you put on the menu, you are the

creative one, too.

Really?

Hmm. Never thought of myself like that before.

Well, that, or maybe I'm having a total sugar rush and it's finally getting to

my head.

Hey, the Christmas story pageant tonight.

Mm -hmm. You in?

Well, if I can sneak some of these chocolates in, Stealthy Sawyer style,

I am totally in.

Oh, no, that's mine.

Mm.

Nine more.

The most beautiful woman in Solvang.

Who's about to freeze her toes off if she doesn't get a jacket on?

Thank you.

Aubrey, we're almost ready. We're going to be late if we don't leave now. I

can't walk fast in these boot heels.

Oh, Aubrey, you look gorgeous.

Well, this dress wore me to the Grammys five years ago. That one time I was

invited. And it's far more than I would ever pay for a dress.

I don't care what it costs. That dress is definitely not wearing you.

Well then, shall we?

Mm -hmm.

So breathtaking.

Yeah, I always stand up here. It's the best seat in the house.

This town is in a tourist trap.

I guess I'm going to have to convince them to like a new idea even more.

Goodbye. Make sure to come back. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

No, cute sweater.

How's it going? Did you guys go see the wineries today?

Yes, between yesterday and today, I think I've seen them all.

Oh, I'm so jealous.

You know, Hayden and I used to wine hop every year for our anniversary.

It always was so much fun.

I don't know why we don't do that anymore.

Well, maybe you should ask Santa for a wine hop this Christmas.

Maybe I will.

Anyway, how's that hook coming?

You've been locked in your room the past three nights. You must be close by now.

Yeah, I'm not quite done.

What I thought was going to be my hook is wrong.

Well, are you going to be able to find one between now and when you leave on

Friday for San Fran? Well, yeah, that's the thing. I was thinking I was going to

stay through the weekend, if that's what it takes.

Oh, also, if my room, is it still available? Yes, of course you can stay.

But, uh, are you sure you're staying just for the story?

Wait, what do you mean?

Wouldn't have anything to do with a certain handsome chocolatier who's been

showing you around town?

Oh, so you're... No, no, no, no. I just need to find my...

Holiday hook.

Well, maybe you'll find it tonight.

Wait, what's tonight?

Sawyer told Hayden that he's inviting you on his candlelight walking tour.

I thought that this was a group tour.

No, I did the group thing last night.

Besides, you're not paying me to bring a bunch of extra tourists around.

Last night, Chuck, I thought I was going to pay you, but you said no.

Yeah, that was before you ate half the chocolate out of my store.

Well, I can always give it back to you.

What, you didn't already eat the two boxes you took back to the bed and

breakfast?

Well, I gave some to Laurel and Hayden and to the Brightons, but just a few.

just a few, yeah.

Hey, Hayden said that you're going to extend your stay through next weekend.

that right?

Yeah, I suppose.

I just haven't gotten the entire story yet.

Well, I am thrilled that you're staying.

Oh, yeah?

Then why is that?

Because you'll get to be here for the scavenger hunt and the parade, and those

are the two best things out of the whole festivities. Oh, I definitely don't

want to miss the best part, do I? No. I just thought you would be thrilled to

get rid of me.

I don't know.

Oh, no. Oh, my candle. It burned out.

Me too?

Or am I the only one who sees you through this burning flame?

You did not just quote one of my songs.

That's from a song?

Yeah.

Huh.

One of my very good songs.

Have you noticed that there are storks? On the rooftops around

town? Yeah, I have. In my room and at a stall.

What is that all about anyway?

Well, back in the Middle Ages, hundreds, thousands of storks would come to the

shores of Denmark and light on the house in the summertime.

And if a pair nested on your house, it was a symbol of good luck.

We don't have any real storks here in Solvang, but we put those up to remind

And what does it mean in Solvang?

In addition to good luck. It's also a symbol of fertility protection and love

That's really sweet

Christmas

in solving

Or Christmas. Or Christmas.

Here, I've got your baby.

I put it on? Okay.

Perfect.

All alone on Christmas Eve.

Service up.

What flavor of holiday ice cream can I serve up for you guys? I'm going to have

mint chocolate chip with a mega peanut butter cup and a frozen banana.

How about you? I just want some eggnog custard.

Peppermint stick, please.

I'm going to have a little bit of everything.

A little bit of everything.

This pot of rubber and truffle is a diaper. Plus, I really need to

the flavors for my story. So, I think...

I might need some more.

Wow.

So, can I ask you a question?

Yeah.

Why did you stop writing music?

Um, I guess my heart just wasn't in it anymore.

Come on, we all know that doesn't just disappear.

Well, you might be right about that.

I strangely started writing another song last night.

Really? Can we hear it?

Oh, no, it's not really ready, and I don't really sing, so.

Well, you did that one time.

Your Christmas song.

Gibby found it and sent it to me.

Oh, no, no.

How did she find that song? I've never even released an album. How did she find

that song?

Well, yeah, but you released it in that Christmas movie, and she found it.

No, I don't think that's a good idea. Oh, Laurel. This is so embarrassing.

happening. I don't know if it's happening right now in the world. Do we

this is a good idea? Oh, I know. It's right there.

Oh, come on. To the dance floor.

Oh, I don't know. This is so embarrassing. You can't ask for more

on the dance floor.

Ready?

Wow.

You were all, no, no, no. Because this is good.

And we all know that the spirit of Christmas should be shared.

All right, so we'll just take one of these guys here.

Okay. The turtle, and strategically located on the conveyor belt, and watch

happens. It is like an art.

So what are you doing for Christmas? You mentioned you were going to your

sister's?

Yeah, I'm going to go to my sister's in San Fran. She's got little kids, so I

think it's going to be really fun.

And what about your parents? Where are they?

My parents, they're retired, and they're living in Florida. They love the

traffic of San Francisco, so they're living it up on some yacht somewhere

some of their friends. I saw them for Thanksgiving, so I'm going to see my

sister for Christmas.

What about you?

Do you have anything kind you to Los Angeles?

Oh, like a boyfriend?

No, I don't.

And what about you?

I figured with all the tourists coming through Solving, you meet a lot of very

beautiful women.

I do meet a lot of very beautiful women.

But they're all on their anniversaries with their husbands.

I don't know.

I've dated a few over the years, but nothing, Doc.

Huh. I find that surprising.

A conveyor belt trudging out so many Danish chocolates, I figured that would

the way to any girl's heart.

I don't know.

I've never liked one enough to bring her back here.

Oh, no, the chocolate.

Oh, no, we have to save the chocolate.

Okay, so what I'm hearing is you're staying an extra weekend to stay for

guy that you complained about before.

No.

I mean, yes.

No.

I'm saying so I can finish the story. My first version was a bit harsh, and I

just still need an ending. Everything else is done.

Okay, great. But we needed this by Christmas, and I wanted it turned in by

Sunday, which is today.

And I haven't seen anything yet.

I know, and I'm really sorry, but I'm just, I'm not quite done yet.

Okay, so why don't you send me what you have so I can make my edit?

Okay, I can do that. I'll just send you the ending as soon as I am finished.

Okay, sounds great.

And the guy?

What's going on with you and the guy?

Oh, nothing.

It's just... So you don't like him anymore?

Well, I do.

I mean... But you're not staying around for him?

Oh, no.

Oh, got it.

So wait, what's his name again?

Sawyer. That's a good name.

Have you guys kissed?

No.

I mean, I thought he was going to kiss me last night, but then there was this

marzipan fiasco, and then there was chocolate all over the floor, and... But

you're going to see him again, right?

Yeah, I mean, I hope so.

I assume.

Aubrey, I haven't seen you so equally thrilled and utterly confused in a very

long time. Which, don't get me wrong, it makes me really, really happy. And I

think that you should just go for it.

Go for what?

It's open.

For as long as you need to, even through Christmas. We're not going anywhere,

Aubrey. We're here.

No, I mean, of course, I want to come home for Christmas and see you guys, but

don't know. You're going to have a feeling of home, too.

So pretty.

Poppy, I did not know you were here. Your voice is so beautiful.

Gosh.

You really do have a gift.

Have you ever thought about singing for other people, sharing your voice with

the world?

You know, my dad was a really wonderful singer.

Really? Yeah, and this amazing guitar player.

He used to host this little open mic night back in Denver.

I would go with him every Friday night until I was 15.

We would always sing the closing song together.

This one night, I didn't go with him. I had just started high school, and I

wanted to hang out with some friends.

And he died in an accident that night.

Laura.

I'm so sorry. I really am.

It's okay.

My mom always thought it was kind of silly.

my dad wanting a career in the music industry.

So I guess I just never really thought of it for myself.

And after that, I'm not really sure I wanted to, you know?

What do you think he would say if he knew that you stopped?

He'd really chew me out.

Well, it's never too late to be open to the possibilities again.

I, myself,

I've been writing some music. Really?

Aubrey, that's wonderful.

Oh, my gosh, I'm so excited for you.

I don't know.

We'll see what happens.

Just never know. And how was the rest of last night with Sawyer?

You two would make such a cute couple.

I... Yeah,

I really like him.

Yeah? And I really enjoy his company.

Mm -hmm.

But he lives here, and I live in L .A., and...

I'm not very good at being in relationships, let alone long -distance

so... Well, it's never too late to open yourself up to the possibilities again,

right?

Right.

Maybe just wait and see what happens.

There they are. Hey, guys.

Hi. It is getting chilly out there.

Hi. Hi.

What have you two been up to?

Uh, where we've been isn't important, but you should be excited about where

we're going.

Where are we going now?

I thought the kids were going on a scavenger hunt around town.

Exactly. And we're going to join them.

And whoever brings back the first niece wins first prize and second and third

and so on. What's the top prize?

Ah, well, the parents get a free coffee every week and the kids get a free

pastry every week.

You get the free coffee, I get the free pastry. Deal. And having said that,

without further ado...

Happy holiday hunting. And let the Nisa hunt begin.

Come on, come on.

Is that none for you? No.

Wait a minute, wait a minute. You're not supposed to pick that up. That's for

the kid.

But aren't I technically still your kid?

Well, Hayden did tell me that you were going to join the hunt, so I got you

special clues.

And one for you guys.

Happy hunting.

Go, guys.

Look,

look, look at the end. Where you will find toys for girls and boys. You will,

you will, you will, you will.

Oh, wait, let's see what we got here. Okay.

A little like Santa and a lot like a Christmas gnome.

Where the niece and his bride go feels a lot like home.

Home.

Would you have hidden it at home? Like, I don't know, my parents' old house

where I used to live, maybe? Well, if you handed us one.

She went down herself, so maybe so?

Yeah, let's start there. Come on. Okay.

Wow.

You grew up here. It's very... Let me get it. It's very kitschy.

No.

Magical.

The only thing your tree is missing are some Yulietas, though.

Oh, yeah?

And how do you know what those are?

Laurel, she taught me all about them, the Danish pleated hearts. I think your

tree definitely needs them.

All right.

Let's find this Nisa, and then I'll get started on that.

Right.

I don't really see

anything.

Nothing up here.

Hey, Sawyer, I just wanted to say I'm really sorry about the way I acted when

first got to town.

Oh, it's fine. It's fine. Forget about it.

No, I was kind of a brat, and I didn't really realize what a pessimist I've

become, so I'm sorry.

Your site is all about sightseeing, songs, sweet stuff. Sight, style, songs,

and sweet. Right. Mm -hmm.

All... Happy things. So you've been looking at our site.

I may have taken a peek.

I may have read a few blogs, watched a few vlogs, maybe watched them all.

Well, as much as I show love for things on my site on a daily basis, my walls

were pretty high, so thank you for being... Well, thank you for just, you

know... For putting a dent in them?

Yeah, yeah, and for being a good...

Friend.

Right, yeah.

Friend.

Because that's what I am. I am friendly.

And so are you. Yeah, I'm friendly.

So you're... Yeah.

Gibby. Hi.

Am I interrupting something?

No, not at all.

We're just looking for the Nisa. We are on the hunt. Yeah, we are looking.

Oh, well, they didn't hide me here, as far as I know. No? You sure?

I left the shop earlier today because of that final term paper, and I've been

the only one here.

Great. Okay.

Where else would she have hidden it?

She said something about a home. Well, she could be at someone else's home.

Like, where did they usually live?

I mean, besides Denmark or the North Pole?

Well, most of the Nisa sold...

in town or at the mole hole, so maybe try there.

Yeah, I mean, it's worth a shot, right?

Thank you, Gibby.

Yeah. Let's go.

See you later.

Bye. Bye.

Oh, you two again.

We are looking for the niece. Did Mom and Dad come in and hide one anywhere in

here? Well, I don't know, but you can take a peep around and see if you can

a little mole. Okay, you check the second floor. I'm going to start down

Got it.

You didn't hear this from me, but you might want to take a look at the little

ones with the red and green tags on them.

Thanks.

So, well, I see you and my little godson are still together after a week and a

half later. Yeah, he's been showing me all around Sullivan.

It's been really great.

Mm -hmm. Mm -hmm. So what exactly are your intentions, if I may ask?

Oh, um, we're just enjoying each other's company.

Oh, I'm just teasing you, sweet girl.

But seriously, he's precious.

Don't you even try to hurt him.

I won't.

I promise.

Now between you and me, he came into the shop last week and went on and on about

you. And as long as I've known him, I've never seen him that way about a girl.

Well, I feel the same about him too.

Wonderful. Then that means you'll be at the Christmas Eve caroling in the

courtyard.

Oh, I hadn't heard about that.

But... Sadly, I'm going to be in San Fran with my sister and her family.

Oh, that's too bad.

Well, then I guess you'll just have to come back as soon as possible then, huh?

Well, I tell you what. Put your name and address down in my guest book so that I

can keep you involved in all the things that are going on here in Solvang.

You know, you can always do songwriting anywhere.

Right.

Did you find it?

Nope.

Let me take a look at that.

It's a little like Santa and a lot like the Christmas gnome. The little niece

and his bride feels a lot like home.

A lot like home.

It's the bed and breakfast, of course.

The bed and breakfast. Thank you so much, Estelle. Thank you, Estelle. Hi,

sweetheart. It's freezing.

Maybe we should have taken your car after all.

Sorry, I don't know what I was thinking earlier when I said, nice, nice, and we

should go the rest of the way on foot.

Open mouth, insert foot.

But I may have called in reinforcements.

Did somebody order a horse -drawn holiday carriage?

Oh, my goodness.

This is amazing. It's so nice to see you. Nice to see you.

Thanks, dude. I can't believe it. Sawyer. Best way to see the town. Thank

I love this.

You look a bit warmer now.

Yeah, I'm much better.

Thanks.

So when do you head off to your sister's?

Tuesday. Christmas Eve is Thursday, so I should get there before.

That makes sense.

Yeah.

But I'm really bummed out. I'm going to be missing the Christmas caroling in the

courtyard on Christmas Eve.

Estelle, she was telling me all about it, and it sounds like so much fun.

Yeah, it is. I was going to invite you to that.

I just assumed you would have left by then.

You know, can I take you out for a farewell dinner on Monday?

Yeah, sure.

I'd like that.

And if you want, we could invite Hayden and Laurel.

Yeah.

Or it could just be us. I don't know. Do you want to make it a real date?

Yeah. Yeah?

I'd say it would be nice. I'd really like that.

You know, I'm just going to throw this out there.

If you ever decided that you wanted to come back to the building for a visit, I

would be in support of that.

I think I could arrange for that.

And I don't know, maybe you could come visit me sometime in L .A. too.

Really? Yeah. Yeah.

Yeah, I just... You know, I need to make sure that Gibby can handle the shop

while I'm away.

But I could definitely arrange that.

Good.

Okay.

Where do we look?

I'll check the east wing where my bedroom and the parlor is.

And I will start hating the Laurel Suite.

I told you, it's a new house.

Wait, hold on, hold on.

She posted it.

The article?

Yeah.

That's not a good face.

It's that.

The Nisa.

We found it. We found them.

They're a pair.

They're perfect.

They are.

It's really snowing.

Right here in Solvang.

Santa's tourist trap?

What did you just say?

Are you all right, Laurel?

No.

No, I'm not all right.

Aubrey, how could you write these things?

No, that's not my story. I didn't post that story.

It's got your name on it.

I sent my sister the wrong story.

Look... I never meant for that story to go up. That was my first draft.

Your first draft?

I can only imagine how special your latest draft must be.

Aubrey, did you really write this?

Yes, I did. But that was two weeks ago.

Before... Before what?

Before I fell in love with this place.

Before I fell for you.

Really? Because it seems like this whole thing could just be some...

Some ruse to get you and your sister a bunch of hits on your website so your

advertisers feel like they're getting their money's worth. Sawyer, I'm not

lying. That's not my story. That is not the story that I intended to tell.

And if the scenery doesn't sell you on the amusement park of it all, seek out

Sawyer, the community coordinator for a tour. His bland smile and arrogant air

are just as tasteless as his tiny town.

I've got to admit, your prose is just as strong as your song lyrics.

You didn't mean to write this?

I'm so sorry.

I'll call my sister now and I'll tell her to take it down.

You know, I believe you, Aubrey.

But the fact that you ever thought it'd be okay to put our livelihoods at risk

for a success story on your blog?

That hurts.

You did not make me fly down from San Fran two days before Christmas.

I didn't make you do anything.

Well, this is what happens when you don't call your sister back for three

I mean, I have Philip home, wrapped in presents with the kids, so you are on

list, not to mention your niece and nephew are completely devastated that

are flaking on Christmas with them. So you are in a world of trouble.

I just couldn't deal with everything anymore. I needed to come home and sort

my feelings.

With... Plain cheese pizza?

Yeah. Oh.

You must have really liked this guy.

I even started writing music again, Ray.

Yeah.

First song I've written in years, and admittedly, it's really good.

Well, that is the best news I've heard yet.

He must be something special.

Yeah.

I think for the first time, in a way that actually makes sense.

We just clicked in a way I never have with anyone else before.

It's not convenient, and it certainly did not start out that way, but when I

think about how I see him, I don't adjust the picture like I did with guys

the past.

How I always made them fit into the picture.

I just see him for who he is, and honestly, that's what

I love about him most.

Well, it seems like you found something very real, Aubrey.

Yeah.

Painfully so.

And guess what?

What? He even owns a chocolate shop.

Wait, what? I know.

You need to fix this.

I mean, when are you ever going to find a guy that caters to your sweet

addiction again? Seriously, you need to call him. No, I can't. I can't. I can't.

He told me he doesn't want to see me again.

And besides, I humiliated his entire town.

Well, thankfully, it's Christmas time, which is also the perfect time to make

things right again.

Let's do this.

I love you. And I love you, too.

Llama sweater. That Danish village really did win over on you.

Posted. Okay, it's done.

Can't wait to read it on the plane.

You know you're going to be okay, right?

And solving, too.

Yeah.

Okay, well, I will see you Christmas morning. Did you get the e -ticket I

last night? I did, and I will be there.

Family comes first.

Love you. Love you, too.

I'll see you soon. See you soon.

Safe travels.

Hey, Aub, there's a package on your doorstep.

Dear Aubrey, I know you didn't mean to mess things up, and I'm sorry I got so

overly emotional the way that I did.

It's just, you're the first girlfriend I've made since I moved here to Solvang.

And I used to feel the same way about this town until I fell in love with it,

the way I know you did too.

In the end, I was just really sad to see you go.

By the way, the song you wrote is perfect.

If I had the music to sing it with, I'd be singing it tomorrow night at Caroling

in the Courtyard.

Anyway, here's a little gift from me and Hayden, and I hope you have a very

Merry Christmas.

Love, Lore.

What's up? Look.

No, I know. I'm still going to be there. I just... I need to do this first,

okay?

All right. I love you so much.

Okay. Bye.

Uh, DK, it's Aubrey.

Yeah, hi.

I know it's been so long. How are you? Merry Christmas.

Oh, yeah, um, I'm good.

Great, actually.

And that's kind of why I'm calling.

By chance, how fast could you lay a new track down for me?

It's so nice to see you.

Hi.

We'll line up on the track. Right here. That's good. Can you get the mic? Yep.

That's perfect. I'll set it.

Aubrey?

I can't believe you're really here. I can't believe I'm here either, but

something was just telling me that I needed to come back.

Your gift.

The storks, most likely.

Hello. Hi. I'm glad you made it.

Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas.

Wait, did you know she was coming?

Call it a hunch. Thank you so much for the gifts, you guys. But wait, how did

you figure out my address?

Well, you left your information in a little guest book at the gift shop, and

someone may have informed me how much you paid for those storks, so they

with you.

Aubrey!

Merry Christmas, my dear. Merry Christmas, and thank you so much for

Laurel's gift back to me. It means so much, considering everything that's

happened. Everything and nothing. Your last story on Solvang was just the

perfect Danish Kringle.

I can't imagine anyone doing it better than you.

Merry, Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Aubrey. Welcome back.

Thank you. Wait, but what about your family? I thought you were going up to

them in France. Um, well, they understood that I had some.

Unfinished business here. Speaking of unfinished business, I think you have

of your own.

You're going on stage.

Wait, what? Oh, you're singing tonight.

Honey, I don't have anything prepared.

I think you do.

Wait.

No. Yeah.

I wrote that song for you. So go up there and sing.

Okay. Never too late, remember?

Hey, Gibby. Oh, hey, Claire.

This is Aubrey's sister, Regan. This is Phil and their daughter, Isla. Hi,

Gibby. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you, too. I think we saw Aubrey talking

Mom and Dad.

Thanks.

We're happy that you're back. We really are.

I swear.

Oh, my gosh!

Oh!

What are you guys doing here? We went to the visitor center to find out about

this, and we ran into the community coordinator that was in your write -up.

I can't believe you guys came.

You said it best. Family comes first.

Now, why don't you go get him to forgive you and lock him in for someone else's?

Right? Right?

Come here. I can't believe you guys are here.

Tell her. Say, get it, girl.

I really dig your family. They're great.

You're a little high, Maiden, but that's part of the course. I deserve that.

And worse.

I'm really sorry about my article. You don't need to apologize, Aubrey. You

than made up for your first article with the second one.

You read my new article?

Yeah. The whole town read it. I especially liked the part about the

coordinator. How did you describe him this time? I think it was eloquent,

passionate, compassionate, a bit rigid.

But he more than makes up for that with his wholesome, warm charm.

Now, aside from the rigid part, I think you nailed it.

Well, I'm glad that my article resonated with you as much as Solving resonates

with me.

I really did fall in love with this place.

Is that why you came back?

Uh, well, Solving was just the added bonus.

Merry Christmas, everyone!

And thank you for coming to our Christmas Eve caroling in the courtyard!

This song is a little something written by a friend.

who reminded me this holiday season that we mustn't let fear overshadow our

hearts. So this goes out to her and to everyone else in Solvang where the

of the season still burns bright.

Your hand tied in mine Your eyes so divine

Your lips know just the words to say

I stopped searching

You really wrote this?

That was amazing.

I thought you didn't write music anymore.

I don't know.

I guess something here inspired me again.

And I think after the holidays, I'm going to be spending a lot more time

That is, if you'll come see me in the city too. I could definitely do that.

And if you need any more inspiration.

Thank you.

a good girl this year and all i wish is for my baby to come home when you wish

me