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Hey,

I'm going to be a little bit late coming into the office today. I'm looking

everywhere for a taxi, and they don't seem to be out this morning for some

reason.

I have to pick up my car from the mechanic on the way in, so we have to

9 o 'clock with Ben Cameron.

Are you sure?

We've already canceled on him once this week.

I'll send him one of those holiday cookie baskets.

Tell him I had to get on a flight to Dallas to put out a fire. That ought to

the trick.

Okay, sure.

But you'd better hurry up and get in for your 10 o 'clock conference call.

I should be able to make that. Call the mechanic and tell him to have my car

ready to drive off the instant I get there. As usual, ma 'am. Okay, bye.

Thank you very much. Thanks.

Jackie?

Hi. Are you trying to get there?

Um, kind of, but if you're in a rush... Oh, I am in a very big rush, actually.

Yeah, my sister is actually in the hospital, so I gotta get there lickety

-split. Oh, I'm sorry.

Yeah. No, it's actually a good thing. She's having a baby, but her husband is

gone, so I had to be there from world to port.

Yeah, of course. It's all yours. Yeah?

That's very nice of you. Thank you.

Boy or girl?

I'm sorry?

Your sister. Is she having a boy or girl?

A baby, yeah. A baby.

It's a little girl. Yeah. Anna.

That's a beautiful name.

That's very sweet of you to say. Yes.

Well, I should let you go. Don't want to keep your sister waiting.

That's a very good point.

Yes. Thank you.

Congratulations, Auntie.

Oh.

Oh,

Miss Nolan, how are you enjoying your new parking space?

Not as much as you are going to enjoy your Christmas Day basketball ticket.

Oh, my grandson would be so excited. Well, he is lucky to have such an

grandpa.

You get those basketball tickets for Old Blue Heart at the front desk yet? I'm

trying, but Christmas games are tough.

How's my day looking?

Tight. And don't forget you have a 3 o 'clock Christmas tree lighting at your

niece's school.

Oh, Anna.

Hopefully you can make it to the office Christmas party later.

Well, if I'm still standing by then.

Oh, and forget about your lunch break. Mr. O 'Connell just scheduled a staff

meeting at 1 o 'clock to talk about some huge client that he's trying to land.

It's Graydon DuPois.

Fashion designer?

Good girl.

Anything else?

No, that'll do it.

Hey!

On second thought, there is something.

Come on in.

Close the door.

I can't emphasize enough how important this new account would be if we can land

it.

And that's why I want to make sure that I get the best possible person from our

team to run point on the pitch.

And I've narrowed it down to the two biggest movers this year,

Holly and Ted. Thank you so much, Mr. O 'Connell. That's a real honor.

Thank you.

So who's the potential client?

Oh, excuse me one second.

Oh, what a delight, Mr. Dupois.

To what do I owe the privilege?

Tomorrow, the symphony. Wow, I didn't even know they were still in session.

Seven o 'clock. That would be delightful.

Do you need me to call you again?

No, I'm good, Mr. Dupois.

Or Graydon. I don't know why I keep doing that.

Silly me.

Bye.

I am so sorry about that. What did I miss?

You guys, I'm so, so sorry.

I got a call from an angry client on my way over. I had to stop by there and

smooth things over. I'm so sorry I missed your tree lighting ceremony.

It's okay, Aunt Holly.

It's really not okay.

But I promise you, I will be at your next one.

I have a holiday music show tomorrow night, if you want to come to that.

I'm singing a solo. We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Oh, I love that song.

So, will you be there?

I wouldn't miss it for the world. Yes, I will be there.

Yes, I love you at home.

I love you too, Emma.

Hey, kiddo, can you give us a minute?

Tree lighting and pizza, how hard could that be?

Well, it was in the middle of my work day.

Kind of hard to get away at 3 in the afternoon. If it had been 4 .30, it

have been no problem.

Your work can't be a get -out -of -jail -free card anymore.

You make a promise, especially to Anna.

You've got to follow through.

Hopefully, because you want to.

Thanks.

Hello. Oh, hey, there you are. I didn't think you were going to make it. Oh,

yeah, of course.

I had a little traffic on my way in. And what did I miss?

No one's dancing on the table yet, so... Oh, there's Mr. Shake.

So, Ted, did your wife come?

No, she had a conflict.

I figured you'd bring Graydon DuPois as your date since you two are so close.

You may have fooled O 'Connell, but given your track record with the

I'm pretty confident that you and iconic fashion designers don't run in the same

circle. I have no idea what you're talking about. DuPont and I go way back.

met at Fashion Week in Miami a couple of years ago. Now he calls me whenever he

comes through Denver.

Look, Holly.

You're smart.

And you're good at your job.

But I am too.

So you're saying that there's no way I could have actually won this account

because I earned it?

No, that's just the point. You could.

But now...

We'll never know.

What was that about?

Oh, nothing.

Definitely need a drink there. Are you all set? Oh, no, thank you. I'm good.

Thank you.

Here.

Hey,

it's you.

Oh, taxi cab guy.

Exactly.

So why aren't you with your sister at the hospital?

Oh, my sister. I mean, she just had a baby, so she needs some sleep.

But everything went okay with the birth and all? Oh, absolutely. It was perfect.

Beautiful, healthy baby girl.

Anna. Really good memory.

Well, I'm good with names, I guess.

True. Holly.

Okay, Holly. Well, looks like we've got another minute or two to kill. So what

exactly do you do?

I'm in advertising.

Cool. You like it?

I love it, actually.

My job basically is to tell people what they want the treat to be.

And I'm very, very good at that.

How about you?

Wait, don't tell me.

Head of a charity?

Grade school music teacher. No.

Seriously? Mm -hmm.

Really sweet.

Good sweet or condescending sweet?

Good speed.

So, has advertising always been your dream job?

Let me put it this way.

If things go well, I might actually get to work with Graydon DuPois.

The fashion guy.

Handsome, rich, trendsetting.

Who knows? I may end up becoming the next...

Mrs. Dupois, running his company alongside him.

I'm just kidding.

Cheers.

Cheers.

Would you maybe like to get together again sometime?

Oh, I'm not really looking for anything right now. My job doesn't leave me much

time for dating this time of year.

Okay, great. So how about January?

It was nice meeting you, Jay.

It was nice meeting you too, Holly.

Yes?

Oh, please, come in, sit.

Wow, I love what you've done in here. Great Christmas vibe.

I overheard your call yesterday at the meeting with Graydon DuPont.

Oh.

Oh.

He would fire his own mom. It's not like he would show me any preferential

treatment. Well, while your personal relationship certainly doesn't hurt, it

more of a tiebreaker.

Tiebreaker?

Ted's done a lot of great work for us.

But I'm going to give you a go at landing the DuPont account. And if it

well... And a partnership of yours, too.

Wow.

I don't know what to say.

Sure you do.

Thank you, sir. I will knock this out of the park.

All right.

Hey, sweetie.

Getting excited for your big show tonight?

So excited.

Me, too. I can't wait.

Remember, Aunt Holly, you promised you'd make it.

Yeah, I'll be there.

Please just make this one, okay?

Thank you.

I don't mean to intrude, even though I am.

Where are my manners? My friends and enemies call me Graydon Dupois.

I know who you are. It's so nice to meet you, Mr. Dupois.

I'm Holly.

I just wanted to congratulate you on being chosen to try and land the

And now that I've met you, to ask you to join me for an early dinner.

I like Domini's. 6 .30 tonight?

That sounds incredible.

Is there any chance that we could do that tomorrow night instead?

We plan to be in Miami then.

Tonight at 6 .30, Domini's. Sounds perfect.

Wunderbar.

See you then.

for your aunt Holly, okay?

Everything okay, Anna?

It's my aunt. She promised to be here.

Well, if she misses this, it's her loss because you're going to be absolutely

amazing tonight.

Ladies and gentlemen, will you please take your seats? We are about to begin

tonight's Christmas recital.

So what you're saying is, if you can't be number one, why bother?

In my line of work, Holly, you either leave from the front or you get buried.

course, I completely understand that, which is why my job is to figure out

is going to attract the consumer to your brand above all others.

Innovative design.

Right, but that's your job.

Reasonable pricing?

True. But if customers mainly want inexpensive clothing, they're going to

buy cheap knockoffs or go to discount outlets. That's not really the angle

you're looking for.

Well, then an emphasis on quality.

We never use synthetics. Our fabrics are of the highest grade and contrary to

industry norm, strictly made in America.

And as a Brit, I'm proud of that fact.

That's it.

What?

That's it. Made in the USA.

You imagine that'll sell close? Oh, absolutely, given the patriotic mood in

country right now.

Yes, made in the USA.

It's not just a slogan.

It's the right thing to do.

You're serious?

Dead serious.

Well, in that case, I'm afraid we are done with this wine.

Garfunkel? Young man?

Yes, sir.

Bring us some of your finest champagne.

With pleasure, sir. Thank you.

I like it.

Wait, you do?

Of course, I want to sleep on it.

But, uh, you're on to something.

Well, thank you very much, Mr. DuPont.

Great.

Great.

And that's pretty much my story.

Oh.

One minor detail. Is there a Mr.

Holly Nolan?

Oh, no.

I'm married to my work.

Oh, I should have known that about you.

Since we're such old friends.

Or at least I gather that's what your boss thinks.

He does?

That's so strange.

Where would he have gotten an idea like that?

Don't kid a kidder, Miss Nolan.

Your secret's safe with me.

Or at least say fish.

Well, all right, then.

And our next holiday treat will be sung by fourth grader Anna Geller.

Anna?

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Good tidings we

bring to you and your kin.

We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy...

to give to Santa?

Uh, yes, sweetie.

Here you go.

Ah, I'm glad you caught me. I just got back from feeding my reindeer.

They need to eat at exactly eight o 'clock on the dot every night.

Finicky little critters.

I'm just glad you're here now.

Well, thank you, Anna. That's very sweet of you.

Now,

What is it you most want for Christmas?

Hmm?

I wish my aunt would tell the truth about everything.

Like when she promises to be somewhere.

Ah.

Did she promise to be at your show but not make it?

Yeah.

She's not a bad person, but my mom thinks she tells too many fips.

If you just tell the truth, then I won't get my hopes up all the time.

Hmm.

Well, I'll see what I can do, sweetheart.

Thank you, Santa.

I can't wait till my wish comes true.

Good night.

Good night.

Hey, kiddo. What'd you wish for? The Channing Tatum? I'd like Channing Tatum.

Excuse me, is my niece Anna still in... Oh.

You're the aunt who missed the concert.

So your sister's newborn is actually a fourth grader.

Well... It's okay.

I get it.

If it means anything, I did really have a nice time with you.

It doesn't.

Why does such a pretty lady look so down?

I'm not really one to share deeply personal things with strangers with

beards and red suits.

Well, I'm not just any stranger with a white beard. And this isn't just any red

suit.

Okay, well, I missed my niece's concert tonight. I couldn't get away from work.

You sure you couldn't get away?

It's been nice chatting with you. Holly, I'm going to make sure Anna gets what

she wants for Christmas.

Anna told you what happened tonight, didn't she?

Well,

for whatever it's worth, I am going to be better with her. I promise.

Oh, I know you are.

Thank you kindly.

Oh, Miss Nolan, I told my grandson about those basketball tickets. I have never

seen him so excited.

Oh, I don't actually have those tickets. I just keep telling you I do because I

don't want to lose that primo parking spot out front.

Whoa, someone's in a hurry to get to work. And somebody is in a hurry to

his nose where it doesn't belong.

The threat of stealing the DuPois account must be getting to you.

Let me know if you need any help.

Me asking you for help would be like admitting that you deserve this account

much, if not more, than I do, which you totally do.

Hey, is everything okay? You've been totally holed up in here all day.

Is that a yes or a no?

That's a no.

You know what? I am not okay. I am about as far from okay as you can possibly

get. Is there anything I can do to help?

Do you have a doctorate in psychiatry that I don't know about?

Uh -uh.

Then no.

So, I know you told me last week that we're way too busy to let me take a

before Christmas, but my grandma is super sick, and I just really want to

some time with her. I would only need, like, two days.

That's no problem. You can take a couple of days off because the truth is we

don't really need you anyway because you mostly just do fluffy stuff.

I am so sorry, Jordan. I totally meant that.

Wow, okay.

Thank you?

Welcome, Santa.

Anna?

I cannot call with my friends.

I know you're really mad at me right now. I don't blame you. I'm really,

sorry.

Okay, are you going to stay mad at me like this forever?

You're going to be a teenager soon, and then you'll be mad at everything, and

I'll have no chance.

That depends on how many times you're going to lie to me.

Hey, Anna.

All I wanted was to have you at my show. It was a really big deal to me.

Well, I was with a client, and it was more important to me than your show.

Oh, goodness.

Okay,

listen.

I know you don't like me very much right now, but I know what you do like.

Thank you very much.

I swear, you are the only person I know that orders full frosting.

I mean, aren't you afraid that there won't be any left for all the other

like for their birthday parties and stuff?

No. Stop being funny. It makes it hard to get mad at you. You could be mad at

me. Which is true, but I mostly just said it to deflect and make you feel

for being angry at me so everything would be cool between us again.

What's up with you today?

You're acting weird.

I feel weird today.

Weird how?

Since last night.

I just keep saying things I don't mean to say.

Things you don't want to say?

Well, things that are true, that are in my head, but they just come out before I

can stop them.

But if they are true, then why shouldn't you say them?

I don't know how to put this, but okay.

Adults sometimes just have to bend the truth a little bit to function.

You mean like telling a fib?

Yeah, technically I guess you could call it that.

So you used to tell fibs, but since last night you can't do it anymore?

Yeah. It sounds crazy, right?

Remember when you promised to take me to the movies, but you had to cancel it

because of a business trip to Boston?

Mm -hmm. Although, actually, I was just getting my nails done because I had a

meeting the next day that I thought I had to look absolutely perfect for.

Um, wow.

That's... I just did it again. That's exactly what I'm talking about.

I want you to take me ice skating Saturday.

Pick me up at 11.

Anna. Are you free then?

Uh -huh.

No fibbing?

No. I'm honest.

It's a promise then.

Awesome.

Yeah, I must have at least 30 items here, but I've convinced myself that my

is more important than following your rules.

Late to concerts?

But right on time to clog up the express lane.

Oh, yeah, I'm just trying to sneak through an entire cart full of things at

checkout that's only equipped to handle a couple.

Well, you get an A for candor.

Which is flattering coming from you because you're a teacher.

Oh, you're still really bothered by the whole taxi thing, aren't you?

And you not showing up to your niece's show.

I'm seeing a pattern here.

Yeah, I completely understand. And to be honest, if I were in your shoes... I

would probably be doing the same thing you're doing, looking away, pretending

you can't hear anything I'm saying and pretending I'm not standing here and

basically ignoring me.

You're something. You know that?

Yeah, I do know that.

Okay.

I had a really good time with you the other night, and the truth is I just

really hard at my job, and I'm in the process of trying to make a partner, and

don't give very much priority to dating.

But if you would be willing, I'd really love to take you out for a coffee or

something.

I suppose I could use your help with something tonight.

You know, just so you can make it up to me.

Oh, I should pay her.

Yeah.

You need to be more decisive.

Just pick one.

Holly, you can't rush perfection.

Oh, come on. You are making this way too hard.

Seriously, all you have to do is visualize what your perfect tree looks

And then it will appear.

This is not something you can just use a checklist for. You have to feel it.

Very zen.

Sorry, we're almost done.

A beautiful young couple in love.

There's no hurry.

Um, we are just friends. I am helping him pick out a tree.

Whatever you say.

We are just friends, but actually I'm hoping to change that because I think

really handsome.

I can see that.

Are you ladies talking about me?

Yes. No.

Oh, this is a fine vintage.

Agreed. Smooth and full -bodied.

So why do I get the feeling you've done this before?

We had an artificial tree as kids, so I can appreciate the real thing.

So I come here every year to pick out the perfect one.

My parents, my sister and I always used to come pick out a tree.

A lot almost exactly like this one.

Your folks live around here?

Is that a bad topic?

No, no. They passed away when I was 13.

Car accident.

Holly, I'm so sorry. That's okay.

My sister, though, she did a remarkable job of raising me almost all by herself.

You guys must be really close.

We were. We're not as close as I'd like right now.

So, since this is obviously a two -person job, I have to ask, did you

Someone else originally lined up to help you at this time.

I mean, before you asked me.

You totally don't have to go there if you don't want to, but I'm more curious

than you could possibly believe beneath this facade of mild indifference.

Well, I was two weeks from proposing when I found out my last girlfriend was

seeing her German co -worker the whole time.

Gunther.

Yeah, they're now living in Munich together.

It's a little jarring when you find out your whole relationship is based on a

lie you never saw coming.

Wow, that's really awful.

I'm so sorry.

Not sorry enough to wish you were still with her, because I don't. I'm glad

you're not with her.

Thanks, I think.

It's better to not be in a relationship than be with someone who doesn't

actually love you.

Yeah, you're right.

I had a

really fun night.

So I'd really like to do this again soon because I think you're really cute and

funny.

Wow.

I don't know why. It just came leaking out.

No, I'm glad it just leaked out because I feel exactly the same way about you.

Well, good then.

Bye. Bye.

Such a cute little kid.

I am so glad you're still here.

Good evening, hon. Nice to see you.

Is there something special you want for Christmas?

Um, control over my life again would be a nice start.

Well, I've been told I'm a pretty good listener.

Yeah.

No, you'll never believe me.

The guy who delivers toys to several billion children in one evening?

Won't believe you.

There's just been a lot of weird things happening in my life right now.

A lot of changes.

Really strange changes, actually.

We all go through times that turn us a little upside down.

I mean, look at me. Toy technology moves forward every year at warp speed, and I

have to try and stay ahead of it.

But it's how we deal with these.

these truly challenging times that count, they can even make us better than

were before.

There's just been a lot to deal with.

Before all this happened to you, were you happy?

Yes.

And no.

Ah.

Then give it a little more time. See how it plays out.

Maybe they'll end up being something really good, these changes of yours.

That's very generous of you.

My pleasure.

Before we even discuss the Graydon Dupois collection, I'd like to get your

thoughts about my new city bag, which we intend to market as a made -in -the

-USA answer to Louis Vuitton. All right, so let's pass it around the room and

have each of you describe it.

It's an intriguing fusion of form and function.

Clean, chic, practical.

Classic, yet cutting edge.

Uh, timeless and handsome.

Well, I want one.

I'd rather not.

Good. Your boss has bragged to me about your keen eye for detail.

Let's hear it.

It's a bag, and you can put things in it.

That aspect did not escape us on the design end.

Anything else?

I could probably find a more stylish and youthful one at the first street vendor

that I walked to.

Go on.

And when I first saw it, I thought of my 82 -year -old grandmother, but then it

occurred to me she probably wouldn't want it either.

Now, would you excuse us just for a minute? We'll be right back.

What was that? I have no idea. I'm still using it.

You probably cost me a $20 million deal.

I'm going to be under some serious pressure to fire you immediately.

Mr. DuBois, I want to apologize for Ms. Nolan's behavior. I assure you I'm

relieving her of her duties on the campaign, and I will personally be

it. Well, that's the same, because I just made up my mind.

The campaign?

It's yours.

The kind of honesty and straight shooting just displayed by Ms. Nolan,

exactly what my company needs.

What your boss doesn't know is that that bag actually was just bought from a

street vendor before I came up here.

I needed to know that someone had the guts to tell me.

Oh, I'll be needing your best mock -up for both print and TV within three days.

A unique Christmas Eve show could well turn out to be the biggest event of your

career to date.

Let's go to work.

Why should I be married?

Every January I come back so very brokenhearted

I'm not ready for Christmas I think I'll skip this one

Miss Nolan, there you are.

It seems someone must have finally called the police to have you towed from

illegal spot out front.

I tried to call your office, but no one answered.

A shame.

Come help me with this, Mom. Okay, okay.

So listen, sweetheart, you know that your Aunt Holly might not make it

sometimes things come up for her, right?

She promised me that she'll be here.

I wish I could bottle your outlook, you sweet little thing.

I'm not a sweet little thing.

You are my sweet little thing.

That's her?

Hey, come here, come here.

Okay. Oh, it's going to be so much fun.

Though I kind of wish I had my own scapes. They smell a little bit like the

corned beef and cabbage your grandma used to make on St. Patrick's Day when I

was little.

You really need to put new scapes on your Christmas list this year. You can

this more often.

Consider it done.

Pinky scapes or not, I love this place.

I have my eighth birthday party here. Only one kid broke a bone that day.

Oh, that's really encouraging. Thank you.

Okay, let's go this way a little bit. This way?

No, don't do that.

When did this whole superstar stay -day thing happen?

Mom took me a few times since we went last.

Well, you are just awesome.

And you kind of stink.

But in a cool way.

Thank you very much, I think.

So, how are things going at home?

I miss my dad a lot.

It's weird. The longer he's gone, the less I remember the bad things.

Do you know where he is now?

In Texas.

Mom says you got engaged last month to some big -haired Dallas girl.

Really? She didn't tell you?

Your mom and I love each other very much, but I don't always make as much

with them as I should.

She says you're totally self -absorbed, whatever that is.

That's when you only think about yourself.

And I guess she's kind of right.

There's something that I need to tell you.

Yeah, what is it?

I... I want to skate some more.

Okay, go ahead.

Um, is this Grandma?

She's looking kind of fit.

Holly, what are you doing here?

I was going to ask you the same thing.

Give me a minute.

So you lied to me. I'm so sorry.

And embarrassed.

I'll do anything to make it up to you.

How am I supposed to trust you again?

Was there something you wanted to say?

Okay, look. No intended disrespect, but I've sort of watched you bend the truth

a lot.

And I just thought that it'd be okay if I did it sometimes, too.

Am I in trouble?

No.

Let's just call it even.

Okay. Cool.

Thanks.

Who's that?

Oh, just someone from work.

I'm having a great time with you today, Aunt Holly.

I'm having so much fun with you, too.

Do you promise you'll do this with me again?

Yes, I promise.

Do you want to go skate some more?

Do I have to?

Yes, come on.

Okay.

Here are your keys, ma 'am. Oh, thank you very much.

And, uh...

Something for you.

I don't have anything, actually. I don't know why I'm doing this thing with my

hands where I'm patting myself down as if I have money because I don't have any

money to tip you and I won't be able to tip you because I was going to go to the

ATM earlier and then I got stuck in traffic and I had... Well, it's the

that counts.

Mm -hmm.

about. That's exactly what I mean. I have no idea why I said all that stuff.

can't even stop myself.

Well, well, well.

Look who's here again.

Driving back home and sort of on my way, so I figured I'd stop and give you

another donation.

Well, thank you, Holly.

And how are things with you and your niece?

Wow, you have a really good memory.

It's part of the job. Long list, separating naughty and nice, that kind

thing.

Sure. Well, yeah, things are better between me and Anna.

Well, that's good to hear.

Well,

with everything going so well, is there anything else you'd like to talk about?

Yes, yes.

Okay, this is kind of hard to explain.

But for the last few days, I keep having these really strange urges to tell the

truth. And I don't mean just in a normal way. I mean about everything, like all

the time.

You're an expert at telling the truth, right? So what do you think?

Can you help?

I don't know how much I can do for you, but I...

Can I offer you one very good piece of advice?

Yes, anything.

Thank you.

Keep living your life just as you are now.

You might like what you end up finding.

Thank you.

You've actually just given me a really good idea.

So it suddenly dawned on me that you'd be the perfect person with your musical

expertise.

to lead our Christmas caroling in the old neighborhood.

I'm more than happy to do it.

It's going to be so awesome tonight.

I have to admit, I've been kind of trying to get out of it for a while.

keep asking me to volunteer, but the truth is I'm just using tonight as an

excuse to spend more time with you.

Wow.

That's putting your cards on the table.

Are we all going to sing together?

Yes, we are, Anna.

Now, I know your credentials, but your aunts are a little more shaky from what

hear.

I don't know what my wonderful niece has been telling you, but I can carry it.

I am a terrible singer.

Happy?

So, is everyone ready? Not really.

Come on, Aunt Holly. You'll be great.

That was wonderful.

And so sweet to see you trying so hard. Bless your heart.

Thank you, sir.

No, I was talking to her.

Thanks, I think.

Very unique.

Yes. Be sure to come back next year, okay?

We will. And Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you.

Great job, everyone.

I felt good about that.

You should. You were great.

Yeah?

Definitely.

Okay, where's your stop?

Best night ever.

I tend to agree.

Mr.

Benson is really sweet and nice to him.

I will.

Bye.

Bye, Mr. Benson.

Good night, Anna. You were awesome.

Night, Rose.

Thank you.

Well, thank you for coming out with us tonight.

Anna had a great time.

What about her aunt?

No, I had a great time too.

What?

Nothing. What were you just about to say?

I've just never met anyone quite like you.

In fact, I'm pretty sure nobody has met anyone quite like you.

Well, thank you.

I'm glad to hear you say that because I really like you.

A lot.

I'm sorry.

I don't know why I keep doing that.

No, it's okay. I'm glad you said that because I feel the exact same way about

you.

So, there's a great new piano bar in my neighborhood. Would you like to maybe go

Sunday night?

Yeah, Sunday night would be great.

Great. Pick you up at 7?

It's a date.

By the way, I also would have been okay with you kissing me goodnight.

Hi.

It's so unlike you to just drop by and see me in the Republic of Suburbia.

I missed you. It's been a while since you and I got to just sit down and talk.

Is that sentimentality I hear?

Mm -hmm.

I thought you seemed happier lately.

Well, there might be another reason why I'm a little happier lately, too.

It's Anna's music teacher, isn't it?

Maybe. Well, I hope so, because he is super cute.

He's also incredibly nice.

I didn't think your work left much time for relationships.

Well, maybe it does now.

What? What's wrong?

What do you really want?

What are you talking about?

Well, you're following through with Anna.

Coming here to see me talking boy talk for the first time in years.

Gotta be a reason.

I told you, I'm trying to make up for lost time.

I mean, with Anna, but with you too.

And that is so nice.

But what's different now?

I can no longer tell lies.

What? Mm -hmm.

Are you kidding?

Since when? You have been the best liar I've known.

This is going to sound bizarre, but ever since I missed Anna's concert that

other night, I walked outside, I talked to this Santa Claus that was standing

there, and I don't know, a cold wind blew, there was a full moon, and

changed.

Maybe you should be talking to someone a little more qualified than me.

I'm not crazy.

All right.

Let me test out your theory, okay?

Last summer, when you said you had a business trip in Toronto, when I

asked if you could watch Anna over my reunion weekend.

I was in wine country trying to win a new account.

Okay.

New Year's Eve, two years ago.

Did you really forget to put my name on the guest list at that VIP ball

downtown?

No, I had to use that spot for a potential new client, and I tried to

but it was too late, so...

Okay, um...

Last one.

Has Anna ever come before your job?

No.

But I want to change that now.

With all my heart.

No. No way is it better.

Seriously? I thought you were more old school.

I am old school. But what could be more old school awesome than Jimmy Stewart

and a kindly angel?

Scrooge. Ebenezer Scrooge, that's who.

Well, we'll have to continue this tomorrow night at dinner.

I've got to get some sleep.

Okay. I'll prove you wrong then. I'm really looking forward to it.

Plus, we haven't kissed yet, so there should be some really fun tension on

Please tell me you'd hung up before I said that.

I'd hung up before you said that.

See you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

Good night, Holly.

Some really great tension on tap. Who are you, Holly?

You're calling me back because you missed me already, right?

No, but I am intrigued.

Oh, hello.

I'm so sorry. I thought you were someone else.

I gathered as much.

In my defense, it is a little weird to get a call after 9 o 'clock from a

client, even a really rich one.

Look, I know it is a bit spur of the moment, but I need to see where the

collection campaign is at.

Tomorrow in Aspen.

Tomorrow? Aspen?

Yeah, well, this is where I am, and so we should meet here.

I only need you for 24, 36 hours.

I have plans tomorrow, really important plans tomorrow night.

I'm glad you agree.

You were just emailed a plane ticket and all of the details. You fly out at 6 a

.m.

Graydon, I... Unless the next thing out of your mouth is thank you, this

conversation is about to go south.

Thank you?

Good choice. See you in the morning.

Where the snow outside keeps coming down.

Well,

I reckon you were being far too modest about your talent on the slopes. It's

been a long time since I went skiing, but that was fun.

It's like riding a bike, isn't it?

I think we should capture this moment for posterity with a dreaded selfie.

Thank

you

again so much for having me.

Beautiful place.

Perfect place for work and play.

People ask me all the time, how did I manage to build up my brand in ten short

years?

And I nearly always say, well, if I tell you, you'll put me out of work.

Funny, I've said almost the same exact thing to many of my co -workers.

Co -workers?

How quaint that must be to have peers.

Well, co -workers or no, I think I stack up pretty well against you.

Well, that's a pretty high bar.

Since you'd need my rare mix of business sense, talent, personal charm and

charisma. Don't forget untethered arrogance, tone deafness and slightly

hairline.

Feisty, I like it.

So what's your poison?

Oh, I'm not really that... You know what? I would absolutely love a drink,

you have it. I'm feeling extraordinarily stressed.

Well, relax, because that's what we do here.

But do show me what you've got, since you're going to be up on the stage with

there.

Salute. Cheers.

Cheers.

Okay.

Well, the team and I were working on a couple of concepts.

but this is the one I feel is the strongest.

This is likely to play well with a suburban demographic that's looking for

touch of city cool, but will probably feel out of touch with or even slightly

alienated by the typical big name label.

Spot on.

I don't think I've met anyone quite like you in this game before.

Classy, beautiful, refined killer instinct.

I am so very sorry, but I'm afraid I'm going to have to leave.

I promised someone that I would be somewhere with them tonight, and I have

keep that promise.

Tonight? We've got work to do.

And I promise you I will finish it all on Monday, but...

There's somewhere I have to be with someone I care a lot about.

I can't imagine anyone in your place having the nerve to jump ship right now.

We're not mad?

I'm not used to no.

But I believe you when you say you'll finish this by tomorrow.

However, if you fail to do so, I'll find someone who can.

I know that you will.

And you have my word.

Well, this is a great place.

Yeah, I was hoping you might enjoy the music.

I do, very much.

That's a good call.

So how was your day?

It was really good. I spent the whole day in Aspen with Graydon Dupois.

Oh, I didn't know you and your team were going to be up there today. Pretty

quick trip.

It wasn't my team. It was just me and him, just the two of us all day long. We

actually went skiing, in fact. It was fun.

He took a cute selfie of us. Let me show it to you.

That's interesting.

Take that back.

Yeah.

I was hoping you weren't going to find out, but I find it impossible to keep

secrets that big, so, yeah.

I can understand.

Stranger things have happened, marrying him and running his company, right?

No, I said that so long ago, Drew. I was kidding, mostly.

Actually, that's not true. I was half...

Telling the truth. I meant it.

You meant it.

I mean, he's rich, he's handsome, he's very talented. There are worse people

addicts that could be friends.

He wanted me to spend the night.

To work.

Just to work.

But I came back because I told him it was very important to me to keep these

plans with you.

And I said there was someone special that...

I really wanted to spend time with today, and that's true.

There's nobody I'd rather be sitting here with than you.

You know I can't lie.

So, I actually have some news myself.

Oh, good.

What is it?

The head band director at Northwestern suddenly decided to retire.

Oh, Northwestern.

The Northwestern in Chicago?

Yep. They need someone to start right after New Year's, and they offered the

to me.

That is really exciting.

And what I mean by that is that it's really impressive and not that I want

to take the job, because I really, really, really don't want you to take

job.

Are you going to say yes?

They offered to double my salary, and it's a cool city.

Kind of tough to turn down, don't you think?

Let me guess.

Grand Nouveau?

Why do yours look all weird?

They're not weird.

They're unique.

They look like gross blobs.

They're arty. I get arty this time of year.

Okay.

I'll get it.

Well, he hasn't accepted the job yet.

No, but he'd be crazy not to.

Does he believe you about DuBois?

I think so. But the thing is, I know he had a really bad experience with his

last girlfriend, not being honest with him.

Probably doesn't help matters that I...

Told him every detail of my wonderful day in Aspen with Dupois, and then he

the flowers.

It's got to be hard on him.

Oh, also, I told Drew when I first met him that I could envision myself

as Mrs. Dupois.

Oops. Yep.

It's so strange, too, now that I can't lie anymore.

Not only am I honest about everything, but it's like I have no filter

whatsoever. Everything just comes blurting out.

Like with Drew, I keep telling him about the feelings I have for him, and it's

way too soon.

I think I might be scaring him off.

I feel like this is all my fault. Hey, I thought I sent you to bed.

What do you mean, your fault?

How could it be your fault?

You said you can't lie anymore.

I know it sounds a little... Weird, but yeah, that's more or less what's going

on.

Why do you look like that?

Anna, what's going on?

Cut her some slack.

She just heard you say that you magically can't lie anymore. And you

that sounds crazy, right?

It just sounds crazy, doesn't it?

Right?

I asked Santa to make you tell the truth all the time, Aunt Holly.

What?

It's what I most wanted in the world.

Have you be honest with me to keep your promises so I could spend more time with

you?

I don't understand what happened.

I mean, I took your advice. I just kept living my life just like you said.

Thank you.

Everything was going so well. I was seeing this great new guy and my job was

going great and I was reconnecting with my sister and my niece.

And now, all of a sudden, everything just feels not real.

Not real how?

Well, I don't know if I'm just rocking this new account because the client has

crush on me or because I'm actually good at it.

And then the awesome new guy I'm seeing thinks there's actually something

romantic happening between me and that same client, which there isn't. And

things are weird with you and your sister and your niece because Anna asked

a wish for me to stop you from lying.

How... Please fix this.

Sometimes assembly is required on the presents you get, Holly, especially the

good ones. But I don't...

Holly, all these wonderful things started happening when you started

truth, right?

Yeah. Wow. Then I think the solution is pretty easy.

Hey. Hey.

Come on in. You're a hard guy to get a hold of.

Yeah.

Sorry, I've just been really busy.

What's going on?

I decided to take a job at Northwestern.

I've been thinking about it quite a bit, and it just seems like the right thing

to do.

Just like that? You're leaving?

You can't just leave like that.

I love you.

Don't. Please don't.

Is that really all you have to say?

They're just words.

They're not just words.

Because I mean them.

Look, I'm going to Chicago for a semester to see if I like it.

You can come and visit.

And if things between us are meant to be, then we'll work it out.

This is when we're supposed to figure out if things between us are meant to

Because I've just told you how I feel about you.

And now I'm standing here.

Waiting to hear if you feel the same way about me. So do you?

Yeah, of course.

You know how I feel about you.

But you need space to see if you care more about Graydon. I don't need any

space.

Please don't go.

Holly, I have to. I made a promise.

I promised I would be there on Christmas Eve for the retirement party of my

predecessor.

To pass the baton.

I'm sorry.

I'll call you from there, okay?

No, it's not okay.

It's about as far from okay as anything could be.

Didn't we already do this once before?

I told you, I have a change I need to make with Santa.

Billy, I don't even think he's still going to be there.

Merry Christmas.

Hello, Anna. I'm so glad you're here.

I need to take back what I asked you for before.

I made a huge mistake.

You don't like your aunt telling the truth.

No, I do.

I did.

But things have just gotten too crazy. A lot of bad stuff has happened.

And I need to replace that wish with a new wish that involves someone else.

Can I do that?

Here she is, preparing for her big show.

Who'd you lose the bet to?

Oh, uh, Doreen made this.

Ever since he left nursing, there have been a few hobbies that leave collateral

damage.

Anyway, I approved the final spots and print ads for the DePauw account.

This is some of your best work ever.

Tomorrow night's going to be incredible for us.

And after that, I'm going to approve you for partnership.

You were right not to have any faith in me.

I didn't really have any faith in myself.

I didn't actually know DuPois before I landed the account. That phone call you

overheard, I completely made that up so that you'd give me the account.

I lied too, honey.

I was actually leaning toward Ted before the call.

I mean, he's a decent guy, and he's done some good work for us for a really long

time.

I never told you this before, but the DePois account and the partnership

about to get probably should have been his.

Then give it to him.

You've done such a good job on the DePois project.

It's not that clear -cut.

I don't care. Ted deserves it.

What about the DuPont show tomorrow?

I'll still do it, and it's still going to be great.

And then once it's over, you can make whatever decision you feel is right

regarding my future here.

And if you decide to let me go, I'll completely understand.

Wow, this is so fancy.

You look

a little nervous.

I feel like all my internal organs are fused into one big ball of anxiety.

Jordan, would you please get Holly a seltzer? No, that's okay. I can do it. I

could use the walk.

What they don't know won't hurt them.

Am I right?

Made in the USA.

Made in good old Malaysia, more like it.

Critical. It'll put us back in the black six months ahead of current projection.

Your job is to ensure that we keep a lid on it.

Thank you.

You okay? You look a little green.

ever heard Mr. Made in the USA saying that his entire collection is actually

secretly made in Malaysia.

What? Yeah, I know. Are you sure? Yeah, I'm absolutely sure. I just heard him.

So how are we going to play this?

Canceling the show would be a good idea.

Wait, hold on here.

Let's think rationally here for a minute. This is rational. He's lying and

cannot be part of this. What?

Don't tell me.

Well, are we ready to do this?

We sure are.

Oh, it's 10.

Come on, then.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the Braden Blunt, made of a U .S .A.

pellet.

Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and in the spirit of the season, the gifts the

guys are carrying are all bound for local charity for those less fortunate.

Thank you, gentlemen.

On a personal note, I want to tell you how proud I am of this new phenomenon in

menswear, and the fact that it's manufactured right here in the good old

of A. makes it that much more special, doesn't it?

And I'd be remiss if I didn't introduce the architect of the Made in America

campaign. From the Hartman Hill Agency, the fabulous Holly Nolan.

I've been creating ad campaigns for as far back as I can remember.

Projecting an image.

So that whatever I'm selling, sells.

It's almost become like a game.

You say whatever you need to say to get by, no matter what the situation.

Living your life like that, you start to wonder what parts are real after a

while.

Maybe some people start to wonder whether you're real.

Living my life that way, I realized that I was missing out on some of the

very best parts of life.

And I decided recently that I'm not going to do that anymore.

So, today, I have finally

decided to do the right thing.

This is part of a lie that I cannot be a part of. Thank you for sharing. A big

hand for Ms. Knowles. No, I'm not finished.

Here's the thing.

The Graydon Dupois collection is in fact not made in the USA.

My boss, Berkeley O 'Connell, and I discovered this a few moments ago.

and I can say with a very clear conscience that I want nothing further

with a liar like Raymond Dupois, and neither should any of you. The kid's got

great sense of humor. Thank you again, everybody, and happy, happy holidays.

I hope that was worth it to you, Holly, because I am going to sue you and your

boss for more money than the Dupois collection would have made me over the

ten years.

And then...

I'll start getting nasty.

Well, good luck with that, because I happen to be a firm believer in that

-tested American axiom.

Truth is the best defense.

Holly, it is a beta direct order.

I know.

It would have been so much easier to just stay quiet about DuPont, but I

do that anymore. That's just not who I am.

You certainly didn't do it the easy way.

And you probably cost me a lot of money in the process.

Why aren't you yelling at me?

I can't yell at somebody who did the right thing.

Thing I should have done.

Sorry for putting all that on you.

And that partnership?

It's yours if you want it.

Um, I don't know what to say.

Thank you, Works.

Merry Christmas as well. Thank you.

And Merry Christmas.

I just need a little bit of time off, though, I think, to think about

and sort some stuff out. I understand. You take as much time as you need.

Just know that you're always welcome back here.

Okay, that was way cool.

You used to be my hero for the wrong reasons, but now you are for the right

So proud of you.

That's an incredible gun.

That was so cool how you told that mean DuPois guy that he was a liar.

Aw, thanks, you guys.

But it's not like I had any choice but to tell the truth, right?

Right?

Santa had already taken away the truth -telling wish. That was on you today,

Aunt Holly.

Anna, thank you so much.

For everything.

Why are you thanking me?

Because I finally feel like myself again.

We're going to see you tomorrow for Christmas at our house, right? Of

wouldn't miss it for the world.

Can he come too?

Who?

What are you doing here?

It was the weirdest thing. Just as I was about to board my flight, a freak

snowstorm came through.

Yeah, they said it was like a once -in -a -hundred -year storm that nobody saw

coming.

What?

The snowstorm was my second wish from Santa.

It came true.

And as I was sipping on my $7 coffee waiting to board, I remembered that you

said you loved me.

And I realized that you meant it.

Did you realize anything else?

Yeah. I realized that I love you too.

Miss Nolan, what are you doing here?

Who's it, Grandpa?

Run along, Damon. I'll be back in soon.

Merry Christmas, ma 'am. Merry Christmas.

What can I do for you this fine Christmas morning?

Well, I'm sorry to bother you so early, but the basketball game starts in a

couple of hours. I wanted to make sure you and your grandson had enough time to

get there.

Why did you do this?

Well, a promise is a promise, right?

Thank you, Miss Nolan.

You are so welcome. Merry Christmas, Mr. Brewhart.

Damon, we're going to the game!

Really? That's going to be awesome!

Oh,

look who's back.

Hi.

Well, that didn't take very long.

Where were you?

No, just keeping a promise.

Honey, Holly, there's one more present for you. It's from me. Oh, thank you so

much.

What could it be?

Let's see.

Oh, wow.

Do you like them? I love them. Thank you so much.

I also want to thank you for that truth wish that you made with Santa.

Because as difficult as it was for me at times, it was actually exactly what I

needed. You're not even a little bit mad about that?

Mm -mm. Not even a little tiny bit.

We're not talking about you, don't worry. No.

Be careful.

Santa's always watching.

Rose, thank you so much for having me over for Christmas.

It's been absolutely amazing.

Now, is that the truth?

It's the truth.

Are you and my Aunt Holly going to get married?

Anna? What?

I'm not ready for Christmas.

Don't need a gift list.

Don't give a spit.

This holiday season.

Give me one reason.

I should believe there's never gonna change it. Why should I?

No need for red and green. Go rock your light up. I'm not trying to make a

scene. It just occurs to me the Grinch was not so mean. He had a

point or two. I think he liked me.

I'm not ready for Christmas.

Won't even miss this, your time. Peace, I'll never see you next time.

I'm done with rapping.