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Can somebody please tell me why Zane is not on stage?

Hey, I want more fireworks for the finale. I want to light this place up.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'll be right there. I gotta take this.

Honestly, there is nothing to worry about.

Our boy's just building up anticipation.

You can't even come out of that luxury suite to yell at me.

All is calm.

All is bright.

Round yon virgin, mother

and child.

Holy infant so tender.

Hey, you, I need you to take me to Zane's dressing room.

Can't do this anymore.

So they just have a second house they don't live in? Yep.

Like a spare tire.

Now you got it.

And why are we messing around with it?

We're not messing around with it. We're staging it.

What's staging?

Well, when people are getting ready to sell their house, they hire someone like

me to make it beautiful so more people want to buy it.

Could we live here?

It'd be better than living with mammoths.

You don't like where we live?

I do, but this place is awesome.

We could put Nana Sue's house inside this house.

Quinn!

I'm sorry it was an accident.

It's my fault.

I put it up there.

I'm almost finished.

We can go see if Nana Sue's husband liked it at the gallery.

take a call a low caller all i know is i can't stop crying can you please please

can't stop crying oh coming up here on i come here for peace and quiet

Do I even need to ask if you know why I pulled you over? Going a little fast, I

imagine. Fast is putting it lightly, sir.

It's not like this, and reckless driving gets folks killed.

License and registration.

Sorry, ma 'am, you are absolutely right.

Oops, there you go.

Is there a problem, officer?

You're Zane Gunther? My whole life now.

Or Mr. Gunther, rather.

I am your hugest fan.

I saw you in Dallas in 08, and I am not ashamed to say that you had me bawling

like a little baby with that voice of yours. Well, that's very kind of you to

say. Can I ask, what the heck are you doing here?

Look, I just came out here to think a little bit. I was hoping to get out of

public eye for a while.

So if we could just keep this meeting between you and I, that'd be great.

A secret?

Yeah. Between me and Zane Gunther?

Mm -hmm. I don't know.

Of course.

Yes, sir.

You have nothing to worry about with me. Um, I just need you to sign right here,

please.

Is, uh, is this my ticket?

Oh, forget about the ticket. This is for me.

Maybe something personal, if it's not too much to ask for.

Maybe love and same?

I don't know. It's your call, Mrs. Justin.

All right.

Well, thank you, sir, for making this the very best day of my life. Hey, it's

the least I could do for cutting me a break.

Well, you have a good day.

And, oh.

Just for me, I promise. Okay.

Perfect.

Okay.

Nice meeting you. Nice meeting you, too.

Oh, and one more thing. What's that, ma 'am?

Slow down.

Very interesting use of color and line.

Yeah, I think you're right.

It's the most beautiful piece in the gallery right now.

Funny. I thought I was speaking of the most beautiful thing in the gallery.

That line just doesn't get old, Charlie.

I wish you could say the same for me. Yeah, me too.

Hi. Look what we did.

Yeah.

Oh, so...

Like, you two have been up to no good.

We had an accident at the client's house.

Well, fortunately, it doesn't look very expensive.

No. I was hoping I could replace it with something in storage.

Yeah, I'm sure you can find something in the basement.

I see Sweet Charlie's here.

Yeah. Again.

He is very sweet. You're right, but he just wants me for my art. Right.

Can Quinn come home with you?

Sure.

Okay, Ladybug.

Turn it to break anything else today, okay?

Okay. Okay.

Thanks. Bye.

So what do you think? We could do some painting.

Yes.

That looks pretty good, if I do say so myself.

Well, it's pretty good.

Who are you? What are you doing here?

Well, I was just trying to relax and take a shower until I heard a strange

in here talking to a vase.

This is your house?

I'm Jeanette. I'm your interior designer.

Oh, okay. Well, that makes more sense.

I'm Zane. You do a great job.

Thanks.

So...

Why were you talking to a vase if it wasn't talking back to you?

No, actually, I came here to replace it.

Oh.

You see, I was staging, and Quinn was on the couch. That's my daughter.

And, oh, normally I don't bring my daughter to staging. It's just my mom

busy, and I really hope that vase wasn't special to you.

Those are my mom's.

Oh.

My father gave it to her as a wedding gift.

I'm kidding.

I'm kidding, okay?

I haven't seen that vase before. I think it just came with the house.

I'm sorry. I couldn't help myself.

But honestly, thank you for replacing it. You didn't need to do that.

Okay, I'm going to go and I replace it. So, yeah, I'm going to go.

Hey, look, it was just a joke.

You don't have to go.

Zayn Gunther, country music's reigning superstar, disappeared from a sold -out

concert without even singing a single word.

That's right, Bradley. To say that this is not the year of Zayn Gunther would be

an absolute understatement.

The year started off with Zayn losing his father to a long -fought battle with

cancer. Then his supermodel girlfriend Alexis breaks off their engagement,

revealing that she's been having an affair with director -producer Calvin

And to top things off, his latest album this summer had some mixed reviews from

critics. Now, although sales would be considered good for anyone else in the

world, the numbers were some of the lowest for this month's country music

powerhouse. Now, for more on this story, we take you to our expert in Hollywood

on celebrity runaways.

I know, I know. I'm late. I'm sorry.

No worries. It's a slow morning.

Besides, the boss likes you.

You're my boss, Cindy.

And don't you forget it.

What were you watching?

More news about Zane Gunther walking out on his concert.

That country music guy?

Zane Gunther isn't some country music guy. He's only the biggest... Oh, Tom,

so sorry.

It's okay.

It's okay.

You look pretty today.

Yep, less than 30 seconds, and he's hit on you. Can Jeanette have tonight after

go out with me? She's off at four.

That's great.

Before, I have to go pick up Quinn. Then I got to go straight over to my other

job, and then I have a full night of studying.

Nothing personal, Tom. I just don't take that.

All right.

I'm hearing you loud and clear.

I am not going to chalk this one up as a loss.

I will see you later.

If that boy could bottle his resistance, he'd be a billionaire.

Hello, Mary.

Any idea how the media got a hold of your phone message?

No, ma 'am.

However, I do have a theory why I was sleeping.

Why were you sleeping?

What do you mean?

Billy, do you know how I got to where I am?

I was going to say a deal with the devil.

I'm going to let that slide because it made me smile.

I got here because I work.

All the time.

No break.

No sleeping, no life.

And that's why trash TV never got a hold of my phone and intercepted my

messages.

That's why none of my talents ever walked away from a sold -out stadium.

Are you starting to notice a difference between you and me, Billy?

Yeah, I think I am.

So if it were me, I would forget about everything else and find the most

profitable star on our roster.

And how do you propose I do that?

You... Obviously on some lost artist's woe -is -me -touchy -feely surf.

So get back to your good old boy roots and get looking.

Mary, I have a lot of other acts that I need to pay attention to, so I can't...

I'm sorry, why are you still talking? I could have sworn I just told you word

for word what to do.

Oh, and since you seem to have trouble reading between the lines, bring back

Zane.

Rebecca, my latte.

I didn't hear you come in.

She made you supper.

I see that.

So how did Operation Replace the Broken Bob go?

Oh, I got caught red -handed.

Oh, crap.

Did you get into a bunch of trouble?

No.

Turns out the homeowner has a pretty nice six -pack, though.

Exactly what kind of trouble did you get into, young lady?

Nothing happened.

It was just the bright spot of my day.

When I was in Italy, I dated this guy named Franco.

It was before I met your dad.

Mm -hmm.

Fine. My point is, it would not hurt for you to get yourself back out there a

little bit. It's been a long time.

I know you mean well. I do. Mm -hmm. But I've got a lot on my plate right now.

I am happy.

But I've got a lot of study to do, I know.

Got it.

Don't stay up too late.

And you don't stay up too late dreaming about Franco.

Franco. Oh, okay.

His name is Franco.

Hey, Marco. I'm heading over to the house now. I'm just running a bit late.

Hey, Jeanette. That's why I'm calling.

I have some bad news.

What's up?

I got a call from the property manager this morning. The owner is canceling the

staging service.

What? I'm sorry. I know what a great job you were doing, and it would have been

great for your resume.

Is this about the vase?

No. What vase?

I replaced it. He said it was fine.

I don't know what to tell you, Jeanette. I wish I had another job for you right

now, especially since it's Christmas.

Jerk.

Never mind.

I need that key back right away.

Okay.

Then there was this one time when I was seven, my mom signed me up for ballet

classes for the first time. Mm -hmm.

I didn't spend half of that class knocking people over it. And myself,

But then after the dance class, I overheard the dance teacher talking to

saying that I have two left feet.

Jolene, can you believe it? I had three people tell me I have two left feet in

one week.

You don't say.

That's what my mom said, that I should probably just start singing instead.

Oh, sweetie, I think you should be the one handling that staple gun.

Why not? I mean, I've never used one before, but I have fired a real gun.

Now, why on God's green earth?

Well, Michael, my ex -boyfriend, he used to take me to his uncle's junkyard to

fire guns all the time. It's one -timing.

Jolene, I'm so sorry. I don't know what happened. You know what?

I got a great idea.

Why don't we take a lunch break, and we'll just hang this after we eat.

Yeah, okay. I'm hungry.

Thank the Lord that one's cute as a button.

You know, if you're trying to stay incognito, you have got to stop wearing

god -awful cologne.

I stopped wearing that cologne years ago.

Well, I can still smell it.

Zane Thomas Gunther, what are you doing here? Oh, it's good to see you.

I missed you.

I missed you, too.

Man, you got half the music industry camped out at your folks' old place in

Florida. You got the other half stepping in cow pies at your big ranch in

California.

And here you are in our little bitty town.

I like it here.

Well, you always did.

You know, we had to shut down the music camp.

Yeah, I heard about that. That's too bad.

You know, I learned a lot from you there.

You got me out of my shell.

You remember how shy I was? I was terrified of the stage.

Well, you had it in you then, and you still got it in you now.

Just good to see you in the real world.

Ah, well, I could use a dose of the real world right about now.

Well,

sorry to hear about your dad.

So what is it?

Girl break your heart?

Nah.

Nah, she wasn't right for me.

Did you blow all your money on that terrible cologne?

How many times do you think I sang last year?

I don't know. A hundred?

Zero.

Insurance company tells me I shouldn't sing my own shows.

Tell me I got a lip sync.

Man, things have changed, haven't they?

They used to be happy to make you sing until you couldn't sing anymore.

I know.

That's not what I signed up for.

You think this is what I signed up for?

You know, I miss those days.

Riding across the country in a nice big bus.

People screaming your name, wanting your autograph.

We didn't do selfies.

Yeah, no.

But it wasn't all it was cracked up to be either Nostalgia just got a funny way

of putting a spin on it Don't get me wrong. I'm grateful.

Okay, I am but To be honest to find singing and writing. I just can't do

That's why I thought it might be good for me to come out here and clear my

Does Billy know you're here?

I'll be fine.

It's good to see you. It belonged to my mother. No, it

didn't. I was just kidding. I'm so handsome. Look at my abs.

You have got to be kidding me.

How many were there?

I don't know. I didn't stop to find out. I got it there as fast as I could.

What was Chris doing?

Who do you think filmed it?

He would.

Oh, man, you married him.

Lord, help me. I did.

Where is he?

Jeanette?

Huh, there you are.

Jeanette? Hi, Jolene.

Everything okay?

You know, if you're really upset about the vase, you at least could have the

decency to say it to my face. I'm sorry I broke it. I am, but I did the best I

could.

Wait, you two know each other?

We're friends.

And another thing.

You might be rich, but some of us have to work very hard for a living. Some of

us have people who count on us. So why don't you think about that next time you

get someone fired for breaking a stupid vase?

Thanks. Did you get Jeanette fired?

How do you two know each other?

We're friends.

Look, I didn't call anyone.

Okay?

Wait.

You didn't.

No, I actually really like that vase you got me.

So...

You didn't call my boss and get me fired.

Okay, this is what you'd call real awkward.

Look, I took the house off the market, and I guess the real estate agent

that it didn't need to be staged anymore.

I'm really sorry.

I thought you were mad.

You know what?

I'm just going to say sorry and give you back your house.

Look, I...

I'm honestly not this horrible person you think I am. He's really not. And

known him longer than I care to admit.

Well, at least you have your clothes on this time.

Excuse me?

Look, I... She was at my house. I just came out of the shower, okay?

I was wearing pants.

And you were checking him out. No. No, I wasn't.

Oh, you are?

You want to check him out? No.

Okay, Jolene, come on. Look, honestly, I feel terrible for putting you out of

work.

You know what?

I have an idea.

Why don't you come here and help me put on this Christmas concert?

Jolene, that's really sweet, but I don't want charity.

Trust me, it is not charity. I need all the help I can get.

And you're an interior designer?

You've got that artistic eye?

And anyone that'll speak to Zane Gunther like that, I want working for me.

Wait.

Zane Gunther.

Zane Gunther, the musician.

Oh, okay. You know what? I will see you tomorrow.

Bye, bye.

Come back in the morning.

Hey, Mom.

No, nothing's wrong.

Actually, I just got fired.

It's okay, though. I got another job.

Mm -hmm.

Yeah.

Been a weird morning.

I'll tell you all about it when I get home.

Mom, I gotta go.

Okay, bye.

Hey.

I'm really sorry about that.

I jumped to conclusions, and we didn't serve it. It's all good. I got you a

and I'm leaving.

Hoping to make it up to you by maybe taking you out for dinner.

Like a date?

Yeah, sure, why not?

I mean, unless you're married.

I'm not, but dating's not really something I'm doing right now.

Thanks anyway.

It's all good.

Like I said, I just feel terrible about everything, and I want to make it right.

You have a nice day.

You too.

Morning. Hello.

Can I get you something there, Mr. Fancy Suit?

Same old Marty.

How's that, then?

It's me, Bill.

Do I know you?

Billy Goat.

Little Billy Goat?

From music camp?

Yeah.

You gotta be kidding me!

Hey, hey, hey, thanks.

Come on, do the goat.

No, I don't do that anymore.

You know, I really never liked it at camp when you made me do that.

Do the goat.

Marty, it took me a lot of time and therapy to get over that. I don't do

anymore. Just do it.

It's nice to see you've come so far since working here at your father's bar.

Yeah. So?

Whatever happened to you?

Guess you got a big city job? Yeah, I got an executive job.

I managed Zane.

And I just thought I'd stop by to see if you might have seen him.

Zane Gunther. You think Zane Gunther might be here?

Well, he's not at his home in Florida. And he's not at his ranch in California.

So I know he's always had this thing.

for this small town.

Well, how about that?

Somebody with big city options decides they like this small town of ours.

I'm sorry.

Uh -huh.

Hey, can I get a sandwich to go?

No.

Good morning.

Wow, aren't you a sight for sore eyes. Thanks, Tilly.

I was talking to the coffee.

Sorry.

Oh, Monica, sweetie, why don't you come out here for a minute?

Jolene, that table gun just keeps going off on its own.

I think it's broken.

Well, don't worry about it right now.

This is my friend Jeanette.

Jeanette, Monica.

Monica, meet Jeanette.

I think I've seen you around before at the coffee shop, right? Yeah, that's

right. I work there twice a week.

I don't think this one needs caffeine.

I love coffee. I've only had three cups this morning.

Monica, why don't you and I go see if we can fix that staple gun?

Okay. Okay, go ahead. I'll be right there.

Jolene, what is he doing here?

What? He wanted to help out.

Good morning.

Jolene. How are you? Good. How are you doing?

Good morning, Jeanette.

Jeanette was nice enough to bring us coffee this morning. Wow, look at that.

Thank you.

Uh, Jolene.

Hi, nice to meet you.

I'm Monica.

Nice to meet you.

You know, you kind of look like that Zane Gunther everybody's been looking

Yeah, I get that sometimes.

That's funny.

Uh, Jolene, I kind of made a mess backstage.

It's okay.

Go ahead. I'll be there and help you clean it up. Okay.

Jeanette, there's the stage.

There's some set pieces behind the curtain.

And there's decorations on the table.

So why don't you two see what you can come up with and fill me in when I get

back.

Well, I guess we're working together.

Yeah, I guess so.

Look, I don't want to step on your toes, so if there's anything I can do to help

you, let me know.

Okay. Let's get to work.

Class

Saturday

night.

Nope.

Hometown summer.

Mm -mm.

I got horsepower.

Oh, yeah, that one I know. I was one of 12 writers on that one.

Not my finest work, but it sure as heck did sell records.

I'm really sorry. You're super talented.

I like my music more on the quiet side.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Well, it's been three days now and you haven't asked me any of the questions.

What are the questions?

Well, most people ask me the same thing.

Where do I buy my clothes?

What song earned me the most? You haven't even asked me for a picture.

I'd rather know about you than what's going on around you.

What about you?

I know you have an amazing daughter, amazing mother.

But tell me something about you I don't know.

Well, you know, I'm a single mom.

That I work as many jobs as I have time for.

Next year, I will be graduating with a degree in interior design.

That's incredible.

That I did not know.

I guess that explains why my house looks like a million bucks.

Thank you.

I really love music.

Not the type that's on the radio.

No offense. No, none taken.

Now, I'm going to throw you into the deep end here.

What's a thing that changed your life?

Changed my life?

No top five favorites or anything.

Nah, it's boring.

Okay.

When Quinn was a baby?

We moved in with my mom.

I was new in town, and Jolene was my first friend.

Her kids were older than Quinn, so I went to her for advice a lot.

And when Quinn was six months old, she got her first tooth.

She was up for three days straight, and I was at the end of my rope.

And Jolene didn't have a cure for a teething baby, but she did send me a

And it said what I needed to hear.

And gave me strength.

I haven't heard that song in years.

Power of music.

Yeah.

I know that you are scared.

But troubles fade when they are shared.

We'll hold each other up.

Until we see the sunrise.

Well, I recorded that song in Jolene's barn ten years ago.

I didn't think anyone had ever heard it.

That was you.

Yeah.

I like that song.

Well, thank you.

Mommy!

Mommy! Hey there, ladybug.

Shouldn't you be in school?

No, it's Christmas break.

Oh, that's right.

Is this the Quinn I've heard so much about?

Aren't you a cutie pie? It's an absolute pleasure to meet you. I'm Zane.

Is this the fellow you were telling me about the other night?

You told your mom about me.

You were right.

Mom? Yeah.

This is Zane.

Zane, this is my mother, Suzanne.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

The pleasure's all mine.

I have to go to the gallery and meet a local artist, so I have to go.

Okay. Hope you do it fun.

You always do, right?

Yeah. See you later. Bye.

It's my buddy, Quinn.

Hi, Jolene. How are you?

You know what? I saw you sing at your Christmas concert, and you knocked my

socks off.

Now, I need your mom to help me for a little while longer, so what would you

like to do?

Can we go to the park?

In the snow?

Quinn, I brought crafts and a coloring book for you to do here.

Oh, please.

Zane, what are you up to?

Well, I was kind of hoping to go play in the park.

Did you happen to see a swing set out there?

I think so.

Zane, you really don't have to.

Oh, don't worry about it. He'd love to.

I would.

Please, Mom, please.

Okay.

Yes.

Let's do it.

How? Because I bought it for my brother.

Then why is he here?

Well, he figured he was better suited for the big city.

Do you like your brother?

Very much so.

Let's see how high you can go. Come on. Okay. You got to really pump the legs.

There it is.

That's it.

A little bait for that.

Are you rich?

What kind of a question is that?

What type of car do you drive?

Well, I drive a little blue car that my dad gave me when I was a teenager.

I like blue.

Do you?

Yeah. All right, you like the slide then? Yeah. Well, let's do it again.

All right.

Oh, whoa, to the right, to the right.

How come you're not married?

Well,

I guess I never found the right girl.

My mom's a girl.

Yeah,

I'm aware of that.

She used to be married to my daddy, but he passed away.

I'm really sorry to hear that.

She was a hero.

Well, aren't you a lucky girl to have a hero as a dad?

Do you have kids?

Never had the pleasure.

How come you don't have a Christmas tree up?

That is a very good question.

You should put up a Christmas tree.

You're absolutely right.

Did you know that Christmas trees aren't my favorite?

Mine, too.

You need the Christmas tree so Santa has somewhere to put your presents.

Exactly. That's why you gotta get the biggest Christmas tree you can.

I don't get a lot of presents.

Well, you know what?

I didn't get a lot of Christmas presents when I was your age, either.

How come?

Well, I was just like you.

Well, not exactly like you. I was a little boy.

But my dad worked really hard.

Unfortunately, we just didn't have a lot of money left for gifts.

What about Santa?

Well, of course Santa brought his stuff.

Come on.

I don't ask Santa for expensive gifts anymore.

Last year I asked him for a game system, but I guess he couldn't make it.

Well, I imagine it'd be pretty tough for those little elves to make electronics.

He got me these gloves instead.

Pretty good, right?

Well... I think they're the best gloves I've ever seen.

I'm going to put them on here.

My hands are a little cold.

I don't think they'll fit you.

Fits just fine.

All right.

Hey, all right, you got me. You got me.

Hey, guys.

Hey.

Jolene and I just finished.

Looks like you two are having fun. I'm Supergirl.

Zane is my sidekick.

Is that so?

And what's your name?

Uh, Zebra Girl 2. What else?

Thanks for watching. No problem. You got a great kid here.

Okay, we should go home and make dinner.

Can Zane join us? Please?

He's funny.

Oh, Ladybug, I'm sure Zane has plans of his own.

Actually, um, I do have plans, but I was hoping maybe you two could join me.

You have plans and you want us to come with you? Yeah.

Can you meet me at the Circle Theater in an hour?

Movie, can we please, mommy?

Oh, don't worry.

Not a date. It's a non -date.

Well, if it's a non -date, then how can I say no?

See you in an hour. Right.

Yes. Yes, I understand, and I am fully aware of Wes's stake.

No, we have found Zane, and I have my best man with him now.

Yes, and as soon as he lands, we are going to make it up to you.

Okay. All right, then.

Not to you.

So cool.

Where is everyone?

Well, I thought it'd be nice if we had the entire place to ourselves.

Just us?

Mm -hmm. I hate it when people talk during the movies.

Can I pick the seats?

Wherever you want.

It's a bit much, don't you think? I know the owner. He cut me a deal.

But I did tell him you were dying, so if you see him, maybe cough a little bit.

Hey, I'm serious. No joking, all right?

If you can limp, we might get some free popcorn.

Mom, look at this.

Pick one, please.

You got any more tricks up your sleeve, Mr. Smith?

Whoa, hey, I'm not doing anything here. This is a regular non -date.

Give me a reason to call.

Is it something we're after?

I don't know.

Learned in timeless, life ain't mine, so give me a reason to go.

I don't want to run away with my heels in tow.

Did they rain on the stage?

Well, that was a nice night.

What do you say?

Sing, sing.

Well, is that it?

We all done for the night?

Do you want to go get some coffee?

Well, we could, but, uh... Then we wouldn't get to play this for the rest

night.

What is that?

Hit it!

Are you kidding me?

Nope. For the next two hours, you can play as much as you want.

My system?

Mm -hmm. All yours.

Um, Zane, can I have a word?

Yeah, of course.

You get started, all right? I'll be back in a sec. Okay.

Hey, I'm sorry. I don't know what kind of game she wanted to play, but I just

grabbed a few. There's also a gift card in there if she wanted one. What is it

that you want?

What do you mean?

First, you flash your money around buying up movie theaters, and then you

show off by giving her something I can't. Look, hold on. That is not what

is about. I thought we were just going to go out.

I was really clear I don't do this. Okay, now wait a minute.

I bought out the theater because, unfortunately, I can't be seen in public

now.

I'm sorry it has to be that way, but my job makes it hard for me to have a

regular night out.

Now, as far as that game in there goes...

Look, I know all too well what it's like to wake up on Christmas after asking

Santa for something you really wanted, only to find a pair of gloves.

But I also know what it's like to work your butt off.

Go without, even skip meals, so you can scrape together whatever you can to make

sure your kids have the best damn gloves possible so their hands don't freeze

off.

I said one date, or non -date.

Whatever.

I won't bother you again, but I would like Quinn to keep the system if that's

okay.

All right.

Now, with your permission, of course, I would really like to play some more

video games with my new friend.

Mom's saying we've got to get out of the maze.

Oh, I don't know how much help I'll be.

All right, what do I do?

Right. Like this. You've got to move your whole body.

Really?

No, I'm going to get killed by the zombies.

Zombies? Yeah, don't you know anything about zombies? What do zombies do?

Brain. That's right.

Why are you upset?

I told you I wasn't going to pick up the foot.

Hey, isn't that Jeanette?

Where?

Looks like your girl's on a date, pal.

Ow.

Tom, are you okay?

Tom, come on. Let's go back to my place. We could fire up some games.

No, thanks. I need to head home.

Tom, come on.

Don't leave.

Another cafe mocha, Tom?

No, thank you.

Morning, Deputy.

Oh, hey there, Cindy.

How's today grabbing you?

More than the hubby, that's for sure.

Unusually quiet there, Tom.

Good morning.

Huh.

What's the matter with him?

You didn't hear?

Hear what?

Seems that Janice got herself a mystery man.

Really? Didn't think I'd ever see that.

Not sure any of us did.

Well, speaking of mystery men, I've got a little bit of one myself.

Hey, now, this sounds goofy.

Actually, I'm not supposed to say anything.

Oh, come on. Give me a clue.

Zane Gunther.

Not really a clue, is it? I pulled him over a while back.

Didn't even recognize him at first.

Shut the door. You did not pull over Zane Gunther.

I did, too.

He's driving an old blue backpack.

Tell me to keep our little thing a secret, though.

If you don't mind.

Are you really sitting here telling me that you're dating Zane Gunther?

Well, I wouldn't exactly say dating, but...

Now what do you say?

No way.

You're dating Zane Gunther.

I guess he's not a Zane Gunther fan.

Looks like hard work?

Nah, it's not that bad.

You could do it as a kid. That's how we heated the house.

It's my job to chop the wood.

Look, I wanted to say thank you for last night.

What you did was really nice, and I was too busy trying to find something wrong

with it.

It's just being Quinn and I for so long, you know?

And if I'm being 100 % honest,

I hated seeing you give her something I can't.

Yeah, well, I should have run that by you first.

No, it's okay.

She told me that you guys talked about it.

It was a really thoughtful gift.

And I should never get in the way of someone making my little girl smile.

So, thank you.

Well, I appreciate you coming by to say that.

And I was hoping I could make it up to you.

My treat.

I can't ask you to spend any money on me. No, don't worry about that.

I also know you need to stay hidden, so... Here.

Wow.

What do you say?

Well, I say yes.

All right. Look at these.

Oh, look.

Great. All right.

Let's carry it away.

Whew!

Starting with a little light beanie.

My mom's gallery.

Come on.

Okay.

There should be a Christmas decoration thing here somewhere.

You know, I never was very good at decorating.

So you have me.

Yeah, that's right.

You were my decorator until I got you fired, that is.

And when I graduate and become a famous interior designer, you can hire me back.

All right.

I honestly

don't

know how you do it.

You're working two jobs, taking nine courses.

Raising an amazing daughter.

I think that's the other box.

Oh, Demi.

I'm serious, though.

It's, uh... It's inspiring.

Uh, I think this is everything.

Thanks.

We cut down one of those.

Whoa, whoa, we can't just steal a Christmas tree.

This is your property.

Really? Mm -hmm.

All right, well, let's go check it out.

Bye.

Dad figures if the cat won't leave it alone, he'll just put it up high enough

that Mr. Snuggles can't reach it. Oh, I think I know where this is going.

So it's 3 a .m., and we hear a huge crash.

We come downstairs.

The tree is on the ground.

Everything's a mess. And there's Mr. Snuggles in the corner with the

in his hand.

Well, we don't have to worry about that in this house. No cats, no dogs, just

me.

So, how long are you going to hide out here?

Well, I haven't really thought about it.

I didn't realize how much I missed the peace and quiet.

You like this little town?

Yeah, I do.

Most people can't wait to get out of here.

Oh, I, uh... A bit of a history here, though.

My parents used to bring my brother and I here for music summer camp.

This is where I fell in love with music.

But back to your point, most people, they want to get out of a small town

because they're searching for something, right?

And they think they can find that in a bigger city.

And you?

Well, I've been to just about every big city there is, and I can tell you that

finding happiness isn't about how many intersections there are.

And where do you find happiness?

Oh, it's... It's about the people you're with and the experiences you have.

It's about moments.

Being happy is not just about big days with big wins. It's about those little

moments.

Like a cup of coffee with your newspaper on a Sunday morning. Yeah, that's a

good one. Or standing out in the forest, just closing your eyes, listening to

the wind blow through the trees.

Listening to an old record.

That's a good one.

Yes.

Or decorating a Christmas tree with a new friend.

Friend?

Yeah, we're friends.

Well, I thought we were more than just friends.

Everything okay?

Hey, Mary, I was just about to call you.

Oh, that's good, because I was worried I was calling you to fire you for not

finding Zane.

Where's this in your gift basket?

Funny thing is, I haven't found him just yet, but I'm getting close.

Be careful.

How is that funny?

Right. Well...

I'm actually heading over to a mutual friend's house, so I'm asking for a

bit more time.

Nate's next show is in three days.

If he's not there, neither are you.

I got it.

And just be clear.

I mean, you'll be fired.

Thank you for clearing that up.

More pressure, Olga, please.

Well, that is one good -looking Christmas tree.

Thanks for doing this.

You're welcome.

Also, about earlier... When we got decorations at my mom's gallery?

No, after that.

Oh, when you opened a bottle of wine?

Before that.

Oh, when you tried to kiss me. Oh, you lean in too.

Right.

Anyways, I'm sorry if I was a little too forward.

No, that's fine.

I just don't date them.

Quinn told me about her father.

Yeah.

When we said till death do us part, I didn't think it would be so soon.

The hardest part is having to explain it to Quinn.

I can't imagine.

But that's not why I don't date.

I'm just busy following my dreams.

What about you?

You got your dream and walked away?

Well, I mean, being famous was never my dream.

It's just something that sort of happened.

Yeah.

Seems like...

Fame was more of the dream for everyone else around me.

What is your dream?

Maybe I'll tell you another time.

Oh, mysterious.

Well, I gotta save something for our next non -date.

You think there's gonna be another non -date?

Well, maybe.

What would we do?

Teach you how to play guitar.

Uh,

actually, there's one right there.

Have you ever played?

No, I have zero musical ability. Well, maybe you just haven't had the right

teacher.

Let's see.

We can start with the G chord. So, with a G, you want to put your middle finger

right here.

G note, and your index there.

Ring finger way down there.

Squeeze hard and strum it.

Hey, you made a new chord.

Uh, yeah.

Squeeze tight.

Right there, yeah.

Yeah.

Hey!

You've missed Jake.

I should be getting home.

I want to talk Quinn in.

I understand.

Free tomorrow?

Yeah. Is it okay if I call you?

I'd like that.

All right.

Oh, um, say goodnight to Quinn for me.

Will do.

Hi, Jolene.

Hey, Billy.

I'm looking for Zane.

I don't know what to tell you. I haven't seen him.

Give me a break.

Listen, I just need to talk to him.

I'd love to help you, but I haven't seen Zane since last year.

I can give you his number if you like.

I have his number, Jolene.

Just hadn't picked up in a few days.

Do you ever think that if you can't get a hold of him, that maybe he doesn't

want to talk to you?

And what we used to be friends too.

Billy!

I'm sorry!

Yeah?

You want to know where to find Zane Gunther?

Yeah, you know where he is?

It'll cost you.

Bug?

What are you doing here?

Why do you have all that money?

And I'm about to make a whole lot more, too.

What are you talking about?

Hey, you want to know where Zane Gunther is?

Bug, stop.

What's it worth to you?

Bug!

Well, well, well.

Took you long enough?

I don't know why I didn't think of this place first.

Me too.

Did you still have your key?

I thought you sold it.

I was about to, but I just couldn't pull the trigger.

Too many good memories in this town.

Yeah, well, in case you don't recall, my times here weren't as good as yours.

Well, you didn't have an older brother looking out for you.

Older brother now.

That's good to know.

I returned my call, so I thought you walked away from me, too.

I'm sorry.

I just needed some time.

I don't know why you don't think I went the best for you.

I know you do. Look,

I figured if I kept you out of it, they couldn't blame you.

Yeah, well, there's no chance there.

Mary said if I don't bring you back, then I'm out of a job.

Hey, I don't know if I ever said this, but I don't really care for her very

much.

Yeah, well the truth is I didn't come looking for you to save a job I Know

I'm alright So

your

fans are as rabbit as ever She's no fan

Hey, what's wrong? I didn't say anything.

I think he thought something or said something

Slow down. Okay, who saw something?

Oh, no.

We have to go.

Come on.

Everybody back up right now, please.

Everybody,

we'll have time to talk later.

Jeanette, wait, wait.

Look, I need to get out of here for a while.

And I'm hoping you and Quinn might come with me.

Stan, I can't just uproot mine and Quinn's life.

Look, it'd just be for a bit.

My brother's got a condo in the city. We can stay there till this whole thing

blows over.

I mean, who knows? Maybe you and Quinn might like it there.

And what happens after that?

I can't just run away from this.

Look, being with you has been the realest thing I've felt in a long time.

Sam, I don't have the luxury of just taking off.

My life is here.

I have responsibilities.

What happens if you change your mind?

You need someone better.

You know what kind of person you think I am.

It's just it.

I honestly don't know.

Can you stand here and promise me that if I uproot my daughter, we're all going

to live happily ever after?

No.

No, I can't.

I can't promise you anything.

But I'm standing here in front of you begging you to come with me now.

No.

If it were just me, I'd already be packed.

When it comes to what I want and Quinn needs,

she's what's best for her every day of the week.

Family.

You asked me before what my dream was.

It was never the music or the fame.

All I wanted was the family.

That would have been enough.

I'm not giving up on us.

I know.

I am.

And the riddle for where in the world is Zane Gunther has been solved, ladies

and gentlemen. Just as another start.

Everyone wants to know who is this Jeanette Williams, and what do I have to

to switch places with her?

Right. I mean, this simple, small -town, single mom has been swept off her feet.

Now the question is, is she an undercover princess?

What's an undercover princess?

I'm sure there's something better you could do with your time.

What, you're not talking to me now?

Okay.

Well, I was looking for someone to share candy with.

They said you made him leave.

I liked him. He was nice to us.

Well, Quinn, sometimes liking someone isn't enough.

He was my friend, and you ruined it.

I think you can spend the rest of the day in your room.

Fine.

Go away.

Whoa. Oh, okay.

What's happening?

It's all right. I caught this. I have to go to work.

I sent Quinn to her room.

Ladybug, it's going to be all right. Do you want me to talk to her? Honestly,

Mom, do whatever you want.

They're saying that he's back on tour and playing down in the city tonight.

Yeah, he's probably got a few new girlfriends already.

Well, I gotta get back to work.

Don't worry, buddy. I got this one.

You never pay.

Hey, there she is.

Zane's other woman.

Please, no more.

I got it bad enough from the reporters.

Yeah, looks like he left you both behind. Heck of a guy.

Well, I imagine you guys are going to hear about it soon enough.

Hear what?

Nothing. Just maybe.

I might have exaggerated a little bit about being with Zane.

You don't say.

Well, I, for one, am blown away by this news.

So you weren't dating Zane?

Not in a typical sense, no.

Patty? Okay, you got me. No dating, no nothing, all right? I got his autograph

and took a picture.

Are you happy?

Patty's a loser.

She was only dating Jeanette.

Dating? Have you guys seen the news?

They look like they're so in love.

So in love.

Okay, bring up the light.

That's going to cue the twinkle.

Come on, guys. The show's in a couple of hours. What have I got to do to get my

twinkles?

Okay, guys, let's cut soundcheck.

Kelsey, save your voice, honey. It sounds beautiful.

Thank you, Jolene, and it is gorgeous in here.

Jeanette, can you get up there, please?

Jeanette?

Don't tell me I've lost you, too.

I didn't take that today.

Sorry, I'll get right in.

Look, don't worry about it. The light will still be messed up in five minutes.

How you holding up?

Not good.

Even us tough girls get our hearts broken sometimes.

I think I blew it.

You didn't blow it.

It's not an easy choice.

Anyone can make an easy choice.

Do you think I should have gone with him?

You're a mom, and a damn good one.

And you're always going to put that sweet little girl's needs above your

heartbeat but you know i'm a terrible mom no you're not i

cannot tell you with any certainty where my kids are right now i think they're

with my husband but i truly have no idea

Listen, there's going to be a quick meet and greet.

Maybe a couple of handshakes with some execs?

Honestly, I cannot tell the wrong parts, so don't look at me for any names.

Then I was thinking maybe we should run down to

Mexico.

Maybe rob a bank.

Kind of a bucket list thing, you know?

Yeah, fair.

Then why don't we just stop the car and turn around?

Really? I mean, why are we doing that?

She said she gave up.

What did ALR tell you when they wanted to sign you?

Come on, man.

It was years ago. I don't remember. Yeah, well, I do.

They said they'd only sign you if you got in with me.

You walked away.

Of course I did.

Well, sometimes sticking to the ones you loved didn't mean she didn't want you.

Better every day.

You are my home.

Where I want to be. Nothing ever leading up to this, baby.

I would take away.

Won't ever leave, leave you alone.

Never getting gone. Every minute of the time we're standing.

Going great out there.

Okay, remember, we're singing to celebrate the birth of Jesus, so let's

to screw it up. Okay.

Last one?

Yeah.

See?

Told you I knew what I was doing.

Yeah, you did.

You know what?

There's a little girl in the front row out there that looks like she'd love to

see the finale with her mama.

Really?

You're done for the night.

I can't go. I'm working.

Oh, no, you're done. That's an order.

Don't.

Hi, Jeanette.

So I saw you and Zane Gunther on the news.

It's great.

I'm so happy for you.

Seems like a pretty great guy.

You're a great guy too, Tom.

Trust me.

You're going to meet someone soon.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Reggie?

Hey, Tom.

I, um, saved you a seat.

Can I join you?

I'm sorry I yelled at you.

I'm sorry too, Ladybug.

Already gone.

Hey, Charlie.

Hello, Jeanette.

We were watching you from the side.

I used to be watching the show.

We were having a lot of fun watching you organize the singers.

We do it all together.

Enough of that.

It's Jolene!

Before we close, I just wanted to say what an honor it's been to put on this

show for you nice folks.

And we've had it pretty crazy around here the last few days, haven't we?

So tonight, I wanted to do something a little different.

You see, I can't go a day around this town without somebody asking me if I'm

going to sing at the concert.

And every time, I say, no way.

But tonight, I couldn't pass up the chance to sing with an old woman.

Hey, everybody.

I know a lot of you probably have been wondering where I've been.

And I'd like to say that I was on a spiritual journey or something.

But the truth is I was running away.

And it wasn't until I met a very special someone that I realized...

What I needed was to be running back.

Jeanette.

When I saw you standing in my kitchen, talking to a vase, I didn't know who you

were.

But I haven't been able to stop thinking about you since.

Now I'm not here to ask you to come be a part of my world.

I'm just hoping you'll let me be a part of yours.

I love you, Jeanette.

So I heard you found Zane, brought him to his show, only to let him turn around

and play a Christmas concert in that tiny town of nowhere.

That does seem to be true.

Well, it is not often that I say this, but... Genius.

I've already sent a media blitz down there to cover it.

We're going with the Cinderella story.

Big Star makes Little Townie's dream come true.

Wow.

Genius. When you get back, we can discuss your office and your raise.

Well, that sounds great.

But I don't think I'm going to be available.

I've given it some thought.

I think I'm going to start my own music label.

What do you mean, start your own label?

You can't just do that, Billy.

Bye, Mary.

It was horrible knowing you.

Billy.

Check, please.

Okay, guys.

This is like the perfect time for a Christmas song.

tears.

I found acting like a fool Hoping nothing you'd see right through I was

for the rocks that I should have known Any other girl showing me

attention Is the trouble that I fail to answer Getting tired of the trouble

never leading me home Now I know that you are my

home Where I want to be

It's better every day.

It's better every day.

It's better every day.

Now I know that you are my home

Where I want to be Nothing ever leading up to this, baby, I would take

away.

I won't ever leave, leave you alone.

Never getting gone. Every minute of the time we're spending is better

every day.