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Ready for a blast from the past? Sure.

This holiday season.

Ricardo. Laura.

Whatever we were, it was a long time ago.

Falling in love. Don't you want to be in a Christmas show, dance a little? Is

about making all the right moves.

What would your Christmas wish be? That I fall in love again.

Alexa and Carlos Pennevega star in the most enchanting original movie event of

the season. This is what Christmas is all about.

Enchanted Christmas starts right now. Part of Countdown to Christmas on

Channel.

Nicky, Thanksgiving's over. Back to school.

Lighting department.

Hi, Connie? Yes, Connie. How can I help you? Yeah, this is Laura Trudell with

Pleasant Getaway. Pine Ridge. Yes, I'm the Pine Ridge Hotel project manager.

Yeah, I'm actually... There's a problem with the lamp.

What sort of problem? Yeah, the problem is there are no lamps.

And you ordered lamps from us? Yes.

Our computers show a delivery on time. No, no, I understand.

Nicky! You're going to miss the bus.

No, I know. I know. The holidays are a very, very busy time. But, you know, the

hotel opens soon, and I want our guests to, you know, see it.

Oh, thank you. Thank you so much. All right. Bye.

Nikki! You're going to miss the bus!

I'm not going to miss the bus.

How do you know?

Because the app says so. An app? What are you talking about? What happened to

standing on the corner freezing in the snow?

It doesn't snow here.

Oh, yeah, but it's the principle of the thing.

Where's she going?

It does snow for Christmas, like in a movie. Yeah, but I took you to see snow.

Remember Lake Arrowhead? You saw it.

Yeah, but I didn't actually see it. You know, like falling from the sky.

Okay, I get it.

I'll take you next year, okay?

Put this in your bag.

You're going to miss the bus.

Come on.

Thank you very much.

We'll talk soon.

Perfect. Laura!

I'm here. I'm here. Good morning.

You seem a little more stressed than usual.

I bought a hotel over the weekend.

It was Thanksgiving.

I made the deal anyway. It was too good to pass up.

It does come with a few strings.

Okay. What are the strings?

They're in the middle of construction.

They went bankrupt.

We have to finish the job.

I have two weeks left on Pine Ridge, and then... I didn't tell you the biggest

string.

The job has to be done by Christmas Eve.

All right. That's in four weeks. What kind of work are we looking at?

About eight weeks worth.

Oh, that is... Madica.

Yeah, um...

That

is the Enchanted Lodge.

Rosemont, Utah.

That's where you're from, isn't it?

I can't do that.

Of course you can. Why not?

Because it is Christmas, and I cannot leave my daughter on Christmas. You

have to leave your daughter. You take her with you. You have family there,

right?

My father.

Perfect. You, your dad, his grandchild.

I understand that's very popular this time of year.

Honestly, this just looks like it's way more than four weeks worth of work.

Laura, we don't have a choice. They made it part of the deal.

The job has to be done by Christmas Eve for this.

Huge event. And change it with Michelle.

If we don't finish the job by then, I have to pay a huge financial penalty,

I'm not doing it.

When are you going?

Wednesday.

You have to be there by Wednesday.

Did you hear about the new hotel?

I can't go back to Utah.

Of course you can.

You just jump on the 15, you head northeast about...

Not in a joking mood.

Okay.

Is it about your dad?

No. It's a little bit about my dad. He was really mad when I left.

Your husband had just died. I'm sure he knows how tough it was for you.

You do not know my father.

We've only been dating for two months.

I think dragging each other into complicated family dynamics is what we

each other on our six -month anniversary.

I'm not really okay.

You know, of course. It had to be the Enchanted Lodge, and of course, it had

be during the Christmas Eve show.

Oh, you know about it?

Yeah, kind of.

I used to be in it.

Doing what?

I dance.

But you can't dance.

Okay, how would you know? We were at that place for our second or third date,

and then I asked you to dance, and you said, I can't dance.

No, I said I don't dance.

There's a big difference.

Okay. I need to hear everything about this.

This job is forcing me to walk down memory lane against my will.

Memory lane can be nice.

No, not mine. Mine is dark and scary, and it has lots of potholes.

I just... I have been working so hard to feel settled here in L .A., and doing

it alone with this job and with Nikki, it's just... I can't go back to the

lodge. I just...

I can't. Listen.

Maybe it won't be so bad.

No.

You're right. It won't be, because I'm going to walk in there. I'm going to

Oliver that I am absolutely not going back.

Yeah.

Nikki, go get your suitcase.

Dad? Dad, yeah, sorry.

Okay, we will be there through Christmas.

And you're sure you can tutor Nikki?

Okay. Okay, we'll see you tomorrow. I have to go.

Bye.

Where's your suitcase?

I'm not going.

Oh, you're not, huh?

No, I'm staying here.

You're going to stay here all by yourself?

I can stay with Sarah. She's my best friend. She won't mind.

Well, I think her parents might have a different idea of that.

Hi, do you want to disappoint your grandpa?

Don't you want to see him?

Yeah, but why can't he just come here like he usually does?

Because I have to go there.

But if we're there for Christmas, how is Santa going to find us?

You don't know.

Santa is an expert people finder. The whole knife list thing.

And it snows there. It snows there. You're going to have a snowy Christmas.

Can we leave Santa a note?

Yes.

I love you.

What do you think, Nikki?

Why isn't it snowing? I want to see it snowing.

Because it doesn't snow all the time, but it'll happen before we leave.

We need enough to make a snowman, otherwise it doesn't count.

Oh, really?

Says who?

Mother Nature.

Oh, yeah. Well, can't really argue with her.

Do you need help?

Come here.

There they are.

How is my favorite granddaughter?

Grandpa, I'm your only granddaughter.

That doesn't make it any less true.

You probably don't remember this place, do you?

No. How old was she, Laura, when you moved to Los Angeles?

She was very young.

Hi, Dad.

Hi. Oh, you must be starving after that long drive. Yeah.

Guess what I'm making.

Tamales? Tamales.

You only make tamales on Christmas. My daughter and my granddaughter back home,

that's like Christmas Day to me.

Come on, Nikki, you want to help me?

Yeah. Hey, I picked up your old room for you if you want to put your stuff away.

It's the second door on the right.

I know where my room is, Dad. Just making sure. It has been a long time.

So, Nikki, what do you want for Christmas?

Hmm.

Snow.

Not lazy snow that sits around all day. I want snow that falls from the sky and

lands on your tongue.

There's nothing quite as magical.

As the flakes coming down, surrounded by friends and family at home.

What's so funny?

It's just nice to know that some things never change.

Why don't we have tamales at home?

Because I don't make them as good as your grandpa. I tried to teach her when

was young, but she was always too busy with her dancing.

Dancing? Wait, you were a dancer?

No, I'm not. Yes, she was.

Dad.

Dad. Dad.

Ticket stubs, programs, posters.

Oh, and look at this.

Oh, my. Look.

That's you?

Yes. She was very beautiful when she danced.

Who's that?

Oh.

Oh, that's your mother's dance partner.

What's his name? Oh, stop. It's Ricardo.

What happened to him?

I don't know. Last I heard, he was touring with some dance company in

Probably a million miles away from here.

Okay.

It's way too slow.

It's not fast enough. I don't think it's the right song. I think it's fine, but

what else you got?

What else do I got? I probably have every Christmas CD ever made.

Ever? Ever, in the history of the entire world. All right, well, then we

shouldn't have a hard time finding something that works.

Taylor, have I told you how thankful I am that you're doing this show with me?

Ricardo, it's not a big deal.

Tour ended, and I really didn't have anything else to do for Christmas, so...

This is what Christmas is all about.

The fact that they asked me to come back, it just means so much.

I mean, my Aunt Claudia is actually producing the whole thing, so I kind of

an in, but hey, I'll take it.

So it feels good to be home then, right?

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess.

I'm sorry.

You know, actually, I don't make it back home that often.

I guess I've just become accustomed to whatever hotel I'm in, that's home.

Hmm. But there must be something that made you want to come back, right?

Good night, sweetie.

Night, Dad.

I'm here. I'm here.

Hey, young Claudia.

I'm sorry I'm so late. I had to meet with the choir director, and then I had

meet with the guy who's doing the program.

And chase down the permission slip.

And the antlers.

I forgot the antlers. You need to relax, okay? Just breathe.

Hey, Claudia.

Do you want to put together the show for the 75th anniversary of the Christmas

celebration? It'll be easy.

Yes, and everybody's saying you're doing a great job, so...

Yeah. Except for the fact that I forgot to pick up the antlers for the kids'

show.

And I'm sure that they're going to be in the exact same place tomorrow.

Tomorrow, we have to go to the hotel and see the ballroom, which is a whole

other mess.

Yeah, I heard somebody bought the place.

Yeah, some company out of L .A.

They swear they're going to have everything ready by Christmas Eve, but I

know. I don't know.

You're probably going to have to get a backup location.

That's not funny. I'm kidding.

It's a joke. Look, we've got to have fun.

We're doing it for a good cause.

Raising money for after -school programs. It's a good cause.

We're doing this for a good cause.

Okay.

Here are the permission slips from the parents so you can start rehearsals with

the kids.

Got it.

Sweet.

Thank you.

Oh, ah, one thing.

These kids, they're pretty good at ballet, right? Because my routine is

hard. What?

Most of these kids have never danced before in their lives.

It's a joke, Claudia.

I'm joking. Come here.

You're doing amazing, okay?

It's going to be kids doing easy steps with reindeer costumes. I promise.

So how many boxes you got? Four. That's five.

Anything for me?

Yeah.

Alicia.

Alicia! What?

What are you doing here? I haven't seen you in, like, a billion years. Okay,

relax. I just saw you in L .A. in, like, July.

Okay, well, that's not the same as you being here in Rosemont, okay? I mean, we

grew up here together. We spent every Christmas here together.

Did you want something?

Uh, yes. A coffee to go, please.

Lame. Come on, it's Christmas. How about a peppermint coffee?

A soul.

Okay, wait, but what about you? What are you doing here in Rosemont?

Well, I am remodeling the Enchanted Lodge.

You're kidding me.

No, really.

I don't think I've been there in about ten years.

Do you ever hear from Ricardo?

Oh, no. Not since he left for that tour.

I'm still mad at him for that.

No, it was what it was.

If he hadn't left, I wouldn't have met Daniel, and I wouldn't have had Nikki.

So, I hope he's happy doing whatever it is he's doing.

On the house.

Oh, no, you don't have to do that. Well, I'm actually hoping to bribe you into

staying and helping me with Christmas decorations.

There's not enough free coffee in the world for me to stay and do that.

I have a lot of Christmas shopping to do, so do you want to go Christmas

shopping with me? Yeah, sure. Sounds fun.

Okay, tonight?

Yeah. Yes, okay. Bye. Okay, we'll see you.

Hello?

Hello?

Oh, boy.

Hi, you must be Laura.

Laura Trudeau, project manager.

Edward Larson. I'm your construction foreman. But since I'll be your best

for the next four weeks, you can just call me Eddie.

So, uh, what do you think?

It ain't freezing in here.

Not to worry. The furnace is definitely at the top of a long list of things to

do. We'll take care of you.

Want to take a walk?

Lead the way.

All right.

The good news is most of the guest rooms are in pretty good shape. A little

furniture is all they need, really.

Obviously, we have some work to do in the lobby.

But the dining room, the pool deck, and the restaurant, that's what needs the

most help.

What about the fountain? There used to be a fountain right here.

Oh, yeah.

I guess they got rid of it.

We can get you a new one.

Oh, no, that's okay. It wouldn't be necessary.

It wouldn't be the same.

Um, how about the ballroom?

Not too bad. You want to see it? Yes. Right this way.

Oh, okay.

Well, this place looks different, but it's not bad.

It's not good.

Well, it's not not good.

I don't know. It's going to have to work, but this floor definitely needs a

polish. How are they going to get everything done in time?

I'm sure who's ever in charge of the renovations got it all under control.

What time did you say that they'd be here?

The construction guy, Eddie.

He says they should be here any time.

Okay. I guess I'll go find them.

And down here is the... The ballroom.

Oh, you know this place. I used to spend a lot of time at the Enchanted. I was

in the Christmas Eve show every year.

Really? What did you do?

Believe it or not, I was a dancer.

Wow, impressive. You still do that? Oh, no. That was a long time ago.

Okay, well, you ready for a blast from the past, then? Sure.

Laura.

Ricardo.

What are you doing here?

I'm here for the Christmas Eve show. Wait, what are you doing here?

I work for the company that bought the lunch. You're kidding me.

It's amazing.

Oh, hi.

Laura, hi.

How's your daughter? Great. She's here, actually.

Oh, and this is Taylor.

She's my... Long -time partner.

Dance partner.

Hi, Laura. Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Laura and I, actually, we used to be... Be partners.

Be partners, yeah.

Dancing.

So, the ballroom. Yes, yes, the ballroom. What's going on with the

So it's not as bad as it looks, okay? I mean, it'll take a little bit of work,

but my crew's fast.

Got to paint.

Obviously, we need to redo the floor.

And get chairs, hopefully.

Yeah, actually, all the furniture is coming in on the 20th. Do you mind

them the staging area? I have to make a quick call. Yeah, no problem.

All right, you guys come with me. Okay.

Hey, Laura.

Laura.

I can't believe that you're here.

Yeah, I'm getting a lot of that today.

How long are you in town for?

Until the lodge opens.

You? Oh, me. I'm probably going to go back on tour in January, so until then.

That's great.

Oh, hey, the fountain's gone.

Yeah, a lot's changed.

Listen, I need to make that call. Totally, yeah, sure. I'm going to go

talk to Claudia.

You'll be around, though, right?

I will be here. Cool.

Okay, well, I'll see you around.

Okay.

Ricardo is here now doing a show in the hotel that you're in charge of?

It's like fate. It's like kismet. It's like... It's like I'm dating someone.

You are?

Yes. God.

And why didn't I know about this?

Because it's new.

Besides, you should have seen Ricardo's dance partner.

Well, are they dating or just dancing?

I don't know. Probably both.

Well, you need to find out.

Why? It's none of my business.

What if the two of you start remembering the good old days? Oh, we won't. He

left. Oh, my gosh. I knew coming back here was a bad idea.

Well, what are you going to do?

What?

Oh, there's nothing to do. We were whatever we were, and it was a long time

We can't get back together.

We can't.

What are these called again?

Luminarias.

See?

Put the stand in.

Then we take a candle, like so.

We have luminarias.

Pretty. We'll put them along the pathway in front of the house.

Okay?

Cool. Hi.

Hi, Mom.

What are you guys doing?

We're making luminarias.

Yeah. Oh, luminarias.

Very nice.

Wow. Yeah.

What did you guys learn with your schoolwork today?

Oh, we didn't quite get through all of the assignments the school sent.

We went to go look at Christmas decorations. I told Grandpa some of the

put on my list for Santa. Mm -hmm. And guess what? I have an idea.

Why don't you take these inside?

Yes, and then you finish telling me. I'll be right in in a little bit, okay?

Yeah.

Dad.

I haven't seen her in a year.

Can you blame me for wanting to spoil her a little, spend some quality time

together? Can you help me with this? You have to love this. Come on. Look, I get

it. I just don't want her falling behind in her schoolwork, okay?

Okay, I understand. I'm sorry.

Yeah.

You know, how about this? Why don't you guys come do school at the Lodge? There

are plenty of rooms, and then we all get quality time together.

Are you sure it's not because you want to keep an eye on me?

You can trust me, you know.

I am going to tell you something that you told me when I was 16 and I wanted

go to Salt Lake City to go see a concert with Alicia.

Never trust someone who says trust me.

The tree is going to go by the fireplace, but maybe we still have to

budget for garland, lights, a big wreath.

Like this.

Coming through. Yes.

Yes.

I found it in storage.

Thank you.

You don't even know I got your back.

Oh.

Oh, will you just give me a minute? I have to go check on Nikki.

You see?

You get it?

No.

I don't understand.

Okay. Um, okay. Eat it.

Here's a cookie. Watch.

Two.

Four.

How much is in my mouth?

One fourth?

Yes!

Oh,

it's my mouth.

Hi!

We're doing fractions.

You're doing fractions? With, um...

Christmas cookies.

But I bought all the books and things for you to use.

What's that?

I think it's the music for the Christmas show.

Can we go see?

Oh, well, they're practicing right now. I don't think we can watch it practice.

I'm sure I could arrange a preview for a special guest.

Ricardo.

I just wanted to make sure that the music wasn't too loud. We're rehearsing

the kid. I know that you're studying.

A little bit.

Mr. Montoya.

It is so good to see you again. Ricardo Archuleta, I used to dance with.

I remember.

Cool.

This is Nikki, my daughter. Nikki, this is Ricardo.

We used to be old friends.

Yes. Hi, Nikki.

Ricardo, it is very nice to meet you.

Oh, that's a good handshake.

Would you like to see all the kids rehearsing and get like a little sneak

preview of the Christmas show?

Yes. Yeah?

Only if it's okay with your mother.

How about we go for a few minutes, and then we come back and do more fractions?

You get a little break, okay?

Yeah? Come on, Mom.

Thank you, Mom.

Come on.

One, two, three, keep going, five, six, seven, and one, two, three, four,

five, six. Yay!

Let's do it with antlers!

Yay!

Can I have some antlers?

Oh, you know what? I think those are just for the dancers. I'm sorry. She can

dance if she wants to.

She hasn't missed much.

I could be in the show. You know what? Yes, you can be in the show if you want

to. I'm sorry. I just, I don't think that's a good idea. Why not?

Because you have schoolwork.

So do they.

We only practice for like an hour.

A few times a week, that's it.

I think that's really sweet of you, but I just didn't think it was good. Hey, I

said no.

Come on, Nikki.

Those fractions won't divide themselves, right?

Come on.

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

Okay, that's how I started out. And look what happened.

One, two, three, four, good.

Six, seven, eight. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Okay,

How many trees are you getting?

A lot.

Nikki, what do you think of this? It's okay.

Hey, what's the matter? I thought you loved picking out Christmas trees.

For our house.

These are for the lodge.

Yeah, but you still get to decorate these, too.

I can do that, but I can't be in the show.

What did I tell you?

Nikki, I'm sure that if your mother doesn't want you in the show, she has a

really good reason.

Okay?

You two have a good reason.

Hi. Oh.

Hey.

We, uh, we keep missing each other. Yeah. Sorry. I'm just really busy.

Okay. Yeah. Look, I just wanted to say I'm sorry for overstepping with Nikki.

No, it's okay. She's going to be fine.

Great. Um, last thought.

I was kind of hoping maybe we could chat and talk about old times.

Actually, I don't really think that's a good idea.

Why?

Because the last time we saw each other, it didn't really end very well.

Okay, now you're still upset that I left.

No, I am not upset.

No, I mean, I do remember a lot of yelling. No, okay, I was a little angry.

A little angry.

Because I think you threw something at me. No, no, no, you did. You definitely

threw something at me. It was an ornament from the Christmas tree. That's

It was right after we took the picture by the fountain. You ripped the ornament

off and chucked it right out. Okay, brother. For the record, I didn't throw

at you. I threw it, but you got in the way.

Okay.

Well, thank you for the clarification.

You know, I was a lot angry.

But I'm not anymore.

And I think that's my point.

It was a long time ago.

We are both not who we used to be, so I don't understand what bringing up the

past is going to accomplish.

Oh, I just... Hey.

I really need to focus. I need to concentrate on getting this lodge done.

should be concentrating on the Christmas show.

Let's just leave it at that, okay?

You got one on you?

Uh, yeah.

Okay.

What part of the equation is this?

Mom was in the Christmas show, right?

Nikki.

Pay attention, please.

Was she good?

She was very good.

She was remarkable.

Now, in this problem... Why did she stop?

Because she realized that math was more important.

Grandpa. Mickey, Christmas is about much more than all that.

It's about spending time with your family and being with the people you

Right?

Yeah. Well...

That's what your mother wanted to do.

She wanted to spend Christmas with the people she loved.

Like you.

Santa named a reindeer dancer, right?

Right.

So, he must have loved dancing.

I love dancing, too. Which means I should be in the Christmas show.

I really want to be in it.

Right.

You were very pretty in that dress.

It's my favorite.

What are you doing up?

Just getting some water.

You?

Just watching some old stuff.

Dancing was so important to you.

You would look forward to every performance like it was the biggest

whole world.

Because it was back then.

I guess little girls need something to look forward to.

Well played.

Well played, Dad.

Good night, sweetie.

Night.

All right, guys. Let's go from the top. Here we go. Five, six, seven, eight.

Candy cane.

Candy cane.

Stripes around the candy cane. Good. Candy cane.

Candy cane.

Stripes around the candy cane. Now pony.

Good. Pony.

Pony. Here we go.

And heel toe. Heel toe.

All right, guys. It's getting there. It's getting there. How do you feel?

It's going to look great.

All right, guys.

Good job. You guys are looking great.

Um, hey, go take five, meet your parents over there, and I'll see you guys in a

minute, okay?

This is one of their favorite spots.

Messer?

Yeah.

We used to come out here before the Christmas Eve show and make a lot of

into that fountain.

Yeah.

I bet you if they saved every penny that we threw in there, they probably could

have bought a whole new fountain.

Probably.

We had a...

A lot of dreams back then.

Yeah.

We did.

How are you?

I'm sorry, can I ask that? Is it weird? No, it's not weird. I'm good.

I'm good. I have a really great job.

Cute little house in L .A.

Okay.

You know, I heard that you moved away after Daniel.

I'm sorry.

Okay. I had no idea that you were even married.

And so my mom called me on tour and I found out... Shit.

Yeah, we, um... We met about six months after you left and he was... I loved

him, so we got married. We just kind of knew.

And I had Nikki and... But what about you? I mean, you came back to do the

Christmas show.

Me? Yeah.

You know, I, um...

I can't believe it myself.

But, uh... No, it's good. It's good. It's good. I'm happy to be back home for

Christmas here at the Enchanted.

Oh, this was Christmas. This was Christmas every year.

I mean, everybody we knew, everybody we loved, they were here in one place.

I don't know.

I guess... I guess we just kind of missed it.

Listen, um... Is there still room for Nikki in the show?

Really? I just think she needs to have a little fun right now.

Okay. Yeah, of course.

Plenty of room.

How about you?

What about me?

Well, after seeing the ballroom, don't you want to be in the Christmas show,

dance a little? Oh, no.

No.

Not even a little?

Absolutely not. Not even a little bit. Okay, come on. Come here.

Okay, you know what?

I'm going to make you a deal. Okay.

You promise me that Nikki's going to have a great time in the show.

I will promise you I won't tell my dad that you actually tried to convince me

be in the Christmas show.

Deal. Thank you.

Hey, we'll take five.

Hey, Mickey.

No, no, no, it's okay.

We got a little problem, okay? It's okay. I got it. It's okay. Okay.

Hey, what's going on?

Oh, she is frustrated.

The other girls are a little bit ahead of her because she came in late. I guess

you could say Nikki is a bit competitive.

Oh. Yeah.

So. Okay.

What's her name?

Who?

The girl in the dance group.

I think she's better than you.

Danielle.

She knows the steps better than me.

So dance too hard?

No.

It's just that Danielle is better.

No. I'm as good as her.

But everyone else will think she's better than you.

They will?

Until you go back in there and prove her wrong.

Hey. All right, let's do this.

All right.

I'm feeling some deja vu.

Oh, let me guess. You gave her the she thinks she's better than you speech.

Can't argue with the classics.

Okay.

Look who it is. Hey.

Christmas shopping?

Yeah, Nikki's wish list.

I'm actually headed back to the lodge.

Me too. Can I help?

Yeah. Okay.

Thank you.

Hey, how's the finale coming with Taylor?

Oh, it's good. It's really good.

Yeah? I mean, not as good as back when you and I were partners, but it's good.

Oh, well, of course not.

We have been together for many years, so... Oh, together?

Professionally. We started as friends on the dance tour and stayed friends ever

since.

How about you?

There's a guy. Oh, a guy.

Got. Got.

Cool.

Well, how's the rest of the lodge coming? Because the ballroom looks

Oh, good. Good. It's coming along.

Okay. Well, if you need any help, I'm actually a hotel expert. I've lived in

hotels for the past 10 years. Oh, really?

Yeah. Okay. What would your number one complaint be?

Number one complaint. Uh, hangers.

Hangers? Okay. I was not expecting that. No, there's never enough hangers.

Okay, and don't even get me started. Those metal ones that, like, they stick

the thing and you can't really get them out. Oh, they're the worst. Oh, thank

you. Oh, yeah. Okay, hold on, hold on. How about soap? I don't like the soap.

You don't like soap? No, they're so small. I mean, you try and, like, get

in your hands.

They always slip out. You can't get a good lather. Why am I telling you this?

No, no.

Thank you.

I have a lot to work on now.

Yeah.

I'll see you tomorrow?

Yeah, yeah. I should be around.

Can I ask you a question? Yeah.

It's kind of random, but if the fountain was outside still,

what would your Christmas wish be?

That's a good one.

No pressure.

Okay.

Well, that Nikki would be happy.

That's my number one.

Of course.

And that this lodge gets done.

And that I fall in love again.

You?

Me.

Hangers and soap.

Hangers and soap.

Yep. Yeah, something.

Something like that.

Oh, sorry.

Do you have to take that?

Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Okay. Yeah. Love you.

Uh,

hey. Hey.

We've been missing each other.

I know. It's okay. It's good to hear your voice.

Well, you might not think so when you hear what I have to say.

What do you mean?

Oliver reviewed the progress reports, and he's not happy.

About what?

He's worried about the deadline.

Why is Oliver coming to you instead of me?

Okay, fine. Well, you can tell Oliver that we are on schedule and on budget,

if he's still not happy, he can come down here and run this project himself.

I don't even want to be here in the first place.

You really want me to tell him that?

No.

I don't really feel like getting fired today.

I will call Oliver tomorrow and I will run him through the progress step by

step. You know what?

It's okay.

I will talk him off the ledge.

No, no, it's okay.

Honestly, it was a lot better hearing it all from you.

Hey, I actually have to run, but I will call you tomorrow.

Why can't you just find someone else to do it? Because we're the grand finale.

I mean, they've been doing this for 75 years. It's a tradition. We can't just

not do it.

What's going on?

Taylor over here has a new audition for some new European tour.

But I can't take it because I'm already committed to the show. Which is why we

have been able to sell a ton of tickets.

He's the hometown boy who went out and made it big.

If he's not in the show, people are going to want their money back. I am

But this is too big to say no to.

What if you don't even get the role?

Trust me, that's not going to be an issue.

Well, couldn't you just go to the audition and come back?

It's in London in three days, okay? If I drop out now, that'll give you a chance

to find somebody else to do it.

You've got two weeks.

How are we supposed to find someone to do this who's good enough to do this in

such short notice?

Why is everybody looking at me?

I cannot believe I'm doing this.

You know?

Neither can I.

If the show doesn't end well, it reflects badly on the Lodge. And my boss

already pretty upset. So, the show must go on, right?

Yeah, the show must go on. Exactly.

So, come on.

Okay.

We're not going to be doing a salsa like we used to.

We're going to be doing a traditional foxtrot with a few added bells and

whistles. Which I was never good at the foxtrot, so... We're just going to do

some basic moves and let's see where you're at.

You mean how rusty I am?

It's like riding a bike.

A rusty bike.

Okay. You ready? Yes.

Here we go.

Slow.

Quick. Quick. Okay. Sorry.

It's okay.

It's okay.

Slow, quick, quick. Yeah.

Slow, slow, slow, slow. Just breathe.

Here we go.

And slow.

Okay. Good.

See? It feels better.

Are you nervous?

No. Yes.

You shouldn't be nervous.

Shake it out.

Like the kids do. Shake it out. Shake it out. Shake it out. I'm shaking it out.

Let's go. Okay. Ready? Okay.

Through the season and getting cold, it would be nice to have someone to hold.

Then you blew like a wind from the past, now it feels like it's Christmas at

last.

Okay, I think we need to start with some green.

What about this one?

The joys of being a dancer, huh?

Oh, wow.

I'm using muscles I forgot I had. How do you forget muscles?

Well, actually from sitting in a deck for way too long. Well, I'm just glad

you're back doing what you love.

Used to love and used to be good at. Oh, I forgot about this. Do you remember

this ornament?

Wait, where did we get it? Oh, uh, Salt Lake City, remember?

We snuck down to go to that concert, and then there was a freak snowstorm, and

we, uh... And we, uh, stayed inside all day and went to bed early. We absolutely

did. So it snows there, but not here?

It will snow here, Nikki.

Grandpa, I'm skeptical.

Whoa!

Where did you learn that word?

Grandpa said it when Ricardo was telling him that you wouldn't get her dancing.

He told me what it meant.

Oh, he did, did he?

Yep. Did I use it right, Grandpa?

Yes, you did.

Nice work.

Dad, can I just talk to you for a second?

We have to get the tree done.

Girls, do you have the tree for a little bit? Yes, of course. Yes?

All right, why don't you start with some reds?

Hey.

Perfect.

What about reds?

Are you talking to Ricardo?

I'm not allowed to talk to him. Not about me?

I don't like you with him again.

I am not.

With him. We are just doing the Christmas show together.

I am being very careful. I'm not going to get hurt. I'm just... I'm just a

little sore.

I didn't mean that kind of hurt.

No, I know.

We are going to have an amazing Christmas.

You and me and Nikki at the Enchanted, just like we always used to every year.

And afterwards, we're going to go back to L .A. and we're going to have our own

life. And Ricardo will...

Go wherever he's going to go, Europe or Asia or tour wherever.

I am being careful.

Want a cookie?

All right,

here we go.

Five, six, seven, eight. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight.

One, two.

Three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Yeah!

Oh, hey, you guys don't want any Christmas cookies or hot chocolate, do

Hey,

save me a cookie.

Ricardo? Yeah, what's up, Mickey? I always forget the part that comes after

we're in the big circle.

Uh, okay.

Okay, so we gotta help you remember it.

Name me three things that you love during Christmas time.

Presents.

Christmas cookies.

Love those.

Santa. Santa. Good job. High five.

So this first part, we're going to call it Christmas presents because you're

going to reach out and you're going to grab all the Christmas presents. Try it.

Exactly. And now put your feet together.

Boom. The next part, we're going to call it Santa Claus. So we're going to ball

change, grab the chimney, and spin all the way around. You got it?

Perfect. You said that you like cookies, right?

I love cookies. Okay. This next part is my favorite part.

It's called cookie. So you're going to take a step back. You're going to grab

the cookies, and you're going to take them back to your room so you can eat

of them.

You got it? All right, let's try it. Here we go. So we have Christmas

Feet together.

And now we're going to do Santa Claus.

Grab the chimney, spin all the way around, and then grab those cookies.

back, grab the cookies, and bring them all the way back to your room.

You got it?

Yeah. Good job. Now go get some hot chocolate cookies, enjoy, and have some

okay?

Thank you.

I'm just doing my job.

You just never really seem like the kid kind of guy.

Well, when you knew me, I was a kid, and I grew up.

Says the guy who just labeled his choreography as Santa presents and

You know what? You can say what you want, but sometimes it takes, you know,

seeing things from a different angle. You know, changing the way that your

thinks so you can actually get the result that you want.

Not that hard.

Yeah. I wish I could get the results that I want.

You know, I just... I think that you're too hard on yourself sometimes.

How do you think I'm doing?

I think you're doing great.

It's gonna take some time, but I think you're doing great. We have two weeks.

Yeah, and you have a whole team around you. It's not just on you.

So relax, okay?

Okay?

You know what?

I just got an idea.

And it's going to help you see things from a different angle. Five minutes.

me in the parking lot. Bring Nikki.

Wait. Five minutes.

Oh, Christmas tree.

Oh, Christmas tree.

How faithful are thy leaves.

Christmas tree.

Oh, Christmas tree.

Thy leaves.

You teach me a lesson.

You bloom with summer's very throne.

And in the winter's bitter snows.

Oh, Christmas tree. Oh, Christmas tree.

How faithful are thy leaves.

Hi. Oh, hi.

There's leftovers in the fridge.

Well, what's going on?

I found four more boxes of Christmas decorations.

I'm pretty sure they're prodding something.

How was practice, Mom?

Oh, it was good. Hard.

It's a style I'm not really used to.

And the lodge?

You're not forgetting about your job, are you? I am working during the day and

I'm rehearsing in the evening.

And what about Christmas?

Well, I'm here now.

Hi, this is Laura.

Yes, now is a good time.

Yes, of course, of course.

Is it done here?

Well, we have a huge problem.

The moving company called and one of their vans is out of commission.

Okay. They can't deliver the furniture until the 28th.

We open on the 24th. Yeah, I told them that.

So what? We're not supposed to have furniture for four days?

Looks like it's going to be that way.

That's unacceptable.

Yeah. I told them that, too. What did they say?

See you on the 28th.

Oh, no. You know what?

Where is their number? I'm going to call them right now, and I'm going to figure

this out. No. Okay. It's going to be fine.

Oh,

we still need more Christmas decorations for around the room, but I don't have

much left in the budget.

It needs to be super merry and super cheap.

What's wrong, Danielle?

I can't get... this one part right. Like, I keep forgetting how it goes.

Oh, that's candy cane.

What? You go like this and then this. Right around the candy cane.

See? Candy cane.

Thanks, Nicky.

You know what?

I thought the box here in the storage room, we could wrap them in wrapping

and make them look like Christmas presents.

I love it. I love it. I have a bunch of wrapping paper. I know you do.

I'm going to go try them. Grab them. Thank you.

How about that?

Okay, so we are going to buy an overpriced sideboard from the antique

going to give us the football tickets for the paint guys who are going to lend

us their truck and their crew to get the movers here on the 22nd so everything

can be done by the 24th. Whoa, am I missing anything?

Did somebody order some magic beans?

No.

I think we did it. Eddie?

Thank you so much. I could not have done it without you.

Thank you.

You know what? If we hurry up, we can make it to the tree lighting ceremony.

Yeah. See you there? Yeah.

All right.

Hey.

Hey. I am so sorry. I missed rehearsal.

No, no. All good.

I actually found something else to do.

Do you want to see? You know what? The tree lighting is... Five minutes.

I promise.

Okay.

Come on.

Ricardo. No peeking, no peeking. Here we go, ready? Okay. One, two, three.

Where did, how did you find?

I found it under a tarp. I guess they meant to put it back together and they

just forgot.

I cannot believe this is here.

Okay, so right over here is where we used to take all the pictures right

the Christmas show.

Yeah, we would. make our christmas eve wishes and throw our pennies in oh and

over here is where we had that that big fight and you threw the christmas

ornament yeah sorry look i i did all this because i didn't want that

to be our last memory okay you already know my christmas wish for the

future i want to know what yours would be others and hangers and so those are

important though

I think it's time that I buy my own hangers and stuff.

And hopefully find somebody to share it with.

And maybe a Christmas dance.

Scott? Four, three, two, one.

It

is

freezing.

Aren't you cold?

No, I guess I'm actually kind of used to it.

We need to get you back to LA.

Why did you come out here?

Really? Why are you out here?

Because I wanted to see you.

And it had nothing to do with the fact that Oliver was worried about the lodge?

No, not at all.

Okay, because I have everything under control.

Yeah, I'm sure you do.

But since I'm here, I might as well help out.

Although I'm not exactly sure why you want to be part of the show.

Well, Ricardo's an old friend of mine, and the show's really important, and it

gives the lodge a big grand opening night.

Well, if the lodge isn't finished, then there may not be a grand opening night.

I thought you believed that I had it under control.

I do. I do.

I just... I don't want you to be distracted.

I can do both.

I can do all of it.

The room service menu has been approved. People to cook what's on the menu have

been trained, and the Wi -Fi is up. We're in the home stretch.

That's probably a great team effort.

I don't know.

I can't. I can't do that one.

I got an idea.

Wait right there.

Here we go.

This is the one.

No, no, no, no, no, no, no.

You ready?

Yeah.

Here we go.

Oh, don't worry. That's the last thing we know. Okay.

Hey, what's this invoice for?

Oh, we changed the order on the amenities in the room.

In -room amenities?

Four hangers that are soaked.

Yep. Here we go.

This is the one.

I call it the Christmas present.

Ooh, what's in it?

Well, you have to open it to find out.

Oh, I hope you kept the receipt.

Oh, I have to go.

Nikki, where do you want to be? You want here?

Yep. And there?

That one right there and that one. Oh, hold it.

Feels like we haven't missed a day.

In Sweden, in our ballet. Okay, that one right there. I'm so glad that we've

been cast.

Now it feels like it's Christmas Eve.

You're the star of my dream.

Morning. Do we think that color is right for those chairs?

Oh, I hope so, because we have about 200 of them coming in right now.

200?

Huh?

That's great.

Now it feels like Christmas at last. Yeah, I love it.

Con, your system came online last night. We have to get computers at the front

desk. Copy. I changed them to tablets.

Oh, no, we didn't do tablets. Trust me.

It's better.

Computers or tablets?

Yeah.

Looking good.

Nikki talking to?

That would be Danielle.

I thought those two didn't get along.

That was last week.

Now, apparently, they are best friends forever.

Times infinity.

Good to know.

Hey, Nikki, we never really talked about your Christmas wish list.

I already gave it to you. You sent it, didn't you?

Yes, of course. I just didn't know if you had any last -minute additions.

Well, I was kind of hoping for some snow.

We haven't seen any ever since we got here.

I actually think that's Mother Nature's domain.

Santa can talk to her, right?

Yeah, I think so.

Let's get you tucked in.

Tuck you in.

Cute.

We're going to probably be lonely when we leave.

Yeah, I think you're going to miss us.

Then maybe we should stay.

In Rosemont?

You didn't even want to come here.

Yeah, but I like it here now.

Well, what about L .A.? And all your friends at school, aren't you going to

that?

I'll miss them.

But if we leave, I'll miss my friends here.

And Grandpa, too.

And I think he'll miss us.

All right. Well, how about this?

Why don't we just come back and visit more often?

Is that good?

Can we ask Mother Nature when we can come so we can see it snow?

Yes.

I love you. Sleep tight.

Hi.

What?

What are you doing here?

Is now a good time?

Yeah.

What's up?

So I have some news.

You got the tour.

I did.

Gosh.

Congratulations. Thank you.

Thank you. But only if you come with me.

Wow.

Um, that... That is... That's incredible.

Yeah. Oh, my God, that's incredible.

Yeah, yeah, and the hotel, they'll understand, and... Understand what?

Well, we have to leave for London the day after tomorrow.

I'm sorry, that's... That's the night of the Christmas show, and I have to...

Yeah, well, we have a preview performance that we have to do on New

and that only gives us, like, a week to learn the choreography.

Wow, look, I can't. I have to...

I have to be here for the Christmas show. It's been like two days.

You have to understand, I can't just leave.

Ricardo, this is the type of thing we've been dreaming about. This is leading

roles in a two -year global tour.

Look, just don't say no.

Just think about it.

Yeah.

Oliver, the place looks fantastic.

Exactly.

Right.

Well, no, no, you were right to send me out here.

Laura was pretty seriously behind before I pitched in.

Yeah, she was struggling.

I would be happy to take the lead on the Boston property, yes.

Okay,

I'll see you here tomorrow.

Bye -bye.

Laura. Laura.

Laura. Hey, it's not what you think.

Oh, really?

Because I think you just lied to me. And I think you bad -mouthed me to our

boss. So how is that not what I think? Oliver was worried. He wasn't going to

listen to me or you.

I had to do something drastic.

Trust me. It was for your own good.

Trust me?

Well, you know what? My father was right. Never trust someone who says,

me.

I'm really sorry.

Okay.

Then fix it.

How?

If you're actually sorry, call Oliver and tell him the truth.

Uh, Laura, I need to go over the opening night party plans. I need you to give

me a minute.

Oh, hey, Laura, can I talk to you for a second?

Laura, I just... We need to finish this conversation.

So I guess this means you're not dating Scott anymore.

Oh, no, that is way over.

And please don't tell me this makes room for Ricardo, okay? I wasn't going to

say anything.

Yes, you were. You were going to be like, well, you're single, and he's

and you're both dancing in the show together, and it's crazy. You would say,

but I'm still moving back to L .A., and then he's going to get a job and leave

again. And then you would say that chances like this don't come around very

often. I'm pretty eloquent, aren't I?

Yeah, you are.

Hey.

Hi, I've been looking for you. Yeah, have you seen Laura?

I have not, but will you make sure to give this invoice to them for me? Yeah,

sure. Thanks. Look, she ran out of here real quick, and I've been trying to call

her.

No, I haven't seen her. But you know we have a plane to catch tomorrow, right?

Yes, yes, I just, I can't leave until I talk to Laura.

Okay, but you will be there.

I don't know.

Look, you're right, it's an amazing opportunity, but I... You need to talk

Laura. I have to talk to Laura, yeah.

Well, when you talk to Laura, let her know that you have a plane to catch, and

I'll be at the airport, and I hope to see you there.

Merry Christmas, everybody.

Thank you. Merry Christmas. Thank you, thank you. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas. Hi. Hey, Mr. Montoya.

How's it going?

Doing good work. Makes you feel good. Merry Christmas.

Remember that.

Yeah, I will.

Have you seen Laura?

Not since this morning.

What, is there a problem?

No, no, no, no. It's, uh, it's all good. I just... Merry Christmas.

Let me ask you a question.

Yeah, of course.

Have you ever, um, had to make a choice and no matter what way you went, it was

gonna, you know, hurt somebody?

Do you remember your senior prom?

That's random.

You and Laura had been dating for a while.

And I didn't approve.

I remember that.

You always had your hand in the clouds.

You were always thinking about, um,

big future and not appreciating what you had in the present.

That night, you came to the door, wearing your tuxedo, holding a corsage

Laura. You remember what you said to me?

You said, Happy holidays.

Mr. Montoya, I'm going to marry your daughter one day, and I'm going to make

happy.

It's the most important thing in the world to me.

Even more important than dancing.

I remember that.

I liked that young man.

I approved of that young man. What?

You approved?

You never told me that.

I didn't chase you off with a pitchfork, did I?

No.

No, you didn't.

Well, hey, I guess... I guess when you're young, you're foolish, you say

because your head's on top of the clouds, so who cares, right?

We always have choices.

The ones we make when we are young and foolish can be forgiven.

But the ones we make later, those are the ones that really count.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you.

Let me help you with that.

You're back.

Yeah, so I take it you haven't talked to Ricardo.

Uh, we've been playing phone tag and I just kind of thought he'd be here.

Yeah, I got the job.

Okay.

Yeah, and Ricardo got it too. It's kind of like a package deal.

Is he going to take it?

To be honest, I don't know.

I'm on my way to the airport right now and I don't know if he's going to be

there. But what I do know is that if he's not, it's because of you.

Is it a good opportunity?

It's an amazing opportunity.

Once in a lifetime.

Like a Christmas wish coming true.

Merry Christmas, Laura.

Merry Christmas.

Here are the parents.

So you can start rehearsals.

Okay, I got it.

Hey.

It's Laura.

I just talked to Taylor, and you have to take the job.

I do not want to be the one who gets in the way of your dream.

You were not supposed to stay then, because Nikki is proof of that, and I

don't think you're supposed to stay now either.

Don't worry about the Christmas show, because I've been rehearsing with Nikki,

so I can take care of the kids, and Ricardo, don't worry about me.

You being happy, that was my Christmas wish.

Laura, where you been? You know we open tomorrow.

Long story.

Ricardo was here a little while ago.

He was out in the courtyard looking for you.

Wait, he's still here?

I thought he was going to the airport.

Opening day.

I don't want to do the Christmas show if you're not.

How come?

Won't it hurt your feelings?

Are you kidding me?

Now I get to help with your part of the show, and that's an honor.

It's not fair that I get to dance and you don't.

Well, sometimes doing the right thing isn't always the easiest.

Yeah.

No!

Go get ready.

Okay. Don't forget your antlers.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'll be fine.

This time, it was my decision.

Now you're going to go back to L .A., back to doing everything on your own.

I gotta get home at some point, Dad.

Friends, family, a place to be with people who love you at Christmas.

That is home.

Now I have to go get ready or I'll be late.

I can't believe we're not going to have a grand finale for the Christmas show.

No, we're just going to have a different one. The kids will come out for another

encore and we'll finish big with Santa. People will love it. When I get my hands

on Ricardo, you are going to hug him because you could not have packed up

opportunity.

And because he's family.

Thank you.

Bring it in. Good.

Yeah, hug it there.

Oh, my boss is here. Bye, guys.

Good to see you. Welcome.

Good travel in?

Yes, we've come a long way.

Wow, it's an amazing night, huh?

Yeah.

Turned out pretty great.

It's incredible what Laura's done with this place. Don't you think?

Yeah, but, I mean, she did have help.

Oh, yeah, yeah. My crew was great.

At the end of the day, Lord deserves all the credit for it.

Let's see.

I don't know about that.

Oh, you don't. Is that your boss over there?

Yes.

That's my boss. Yeah, that is him.

You know, maybe I should just go tell him exactly how much credit Lord

I'll tell them.

I'm so sorry. I have to go. I'll see you guys soon. Enjoy.

Oliver. Sir.

Scott. Nice to see you. How are you? You guys have done a great job.

I must say.

Really nice.

Thank you.

About that.

Can I talk to you inside for a second?

Sure.

You might just end up on Santa's nice list after all.

Laura, I've been looking for you.

I figured you'd want to chat.

Mm -hmm.

You've done such an amazing job here.

You should be so proud.

Thank you.

It was a team effort. I couldn't have done it without Eddie.

Yeah. Every great team is a great team leader.

I cannot wait for your new assignment.

I'm sorry. You're not firing me?

Firing you?

Why? Well, because Scott... Oh, Scott. Him, I fired. He had some kind of a

conscience awakening.

He told me he wasn't being honest with either one of us.

I don't know, maybe it was a Christmas miracle.

Anyway, I'm not the kind of guy to say I'm sorry.

But... That was it.

Now, about your new assignment.

Dallas, hotel, perfect for you.

Actually, I may have a different idea of what my next assignment should be.

opening of the Enchanted Live.

My name is Laura Trudeau, and I am pleased to be presenting the 75th

Annual Enchanted Christmas Show.

When you get to work with a group like this, they sort of become like an

extended family.

And over the last few weeks, I've really come to understand the importance of

family. especially during the holiday season.

And now that you are all a part of this family, I promise you these doors will

always be open to you.

I will make sure of it.

Because now, I am so excited to say, I am the new general manager of the

Enchanted Lodge.

Have fun.

Smile,

smile. We wish you a Merry

Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Oh my goodness, you guys look so great.

Are you excited?

Okay, perfect. I know you worked really, really hard this week, but... Just know

it's about fun, so get out there and have a good time, okay?

All right, go, go, go. Right,

reindeer leg.

They are expecting a grand finale.

And they will get one. It's going to look amazing. They're going to love it.

how cute they were?

You have got to tell these people that Ricardo is not coming.

Mom,

I want to do it again.

I promise you will get to do it again next year, okay?

Okay. Can Ricardo help next year?

Um, I think he's going to be busy. I'm so sorry.

Please, Ricardo.

We really need your help.

Well, my schedule is actually a lot lighter than I expected.

So... Hi.

Hi. I thought that you went to the airport.

I did. I had to let Taylor know that I was going to be staying.

You cannot give up an opportunity like that for me.

It's a little bit more than that.

Look, I'm done chasing those dreams.

I found a new one.

Laura, I want this.

I want us.

The three of us.

Well,

my wish came true.

That was my wish.

I'm so sorry to interrupt this very touching moment.

But are you guys going to dance or what?

You want to show them what a real grand finale looks like?

Let's do it.

Thank you. May I get a hug, too?

Oh, I love you. Merry Christmas.

Thank you, sweetie.

I'm special.

It's so cute.

You like it?

Yeah?

Oh, I'm so glad you like it.

Danica McKellar is decking the hall.

Need to get some Christmas in there right away.

Neil Bledsoe could really use some holiday spirit.

Why not?

But it might be working. What do you think of my grandson?

Which one? A little too well.

Incredible.

I thought he'd never leave.

This whole house feels alive again.

Maybe it's not the house.

Coming Home for Christmas.

Premieres Saturday at 8. Part of Countdown to Christmas on Hallmark