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I really can't hold outside

Hold outside.

This evening has been so very nice. I'll hold your hand just

like that. My mother will start to worry.

My father will be facing the floor. So really, I'd rather stay.

But maybe just a half a drink more.

But maybe that's my thing.

I wish I knew how to still break the spell.

I ought to say no,

no, no, no. At least I want to say that I tried.

I really can't stay.

Baby, it's cold outside.

Hey, kids, breakfast!

Piper!

Yay,

wakey -wakey, time for Eggie!

On a tropical shore. But making it my definition.

Oh, you look darn delicious. But maybe just a cigarette more. I've got to get

home.

Say,

let me go.

You've really been well.

How can you do this to me?

Hello,

Jess. We're great to hear from you.

Yes, the Towers listing is going up today.

Hi, Greg.

Hey, Kate.

After you.

Good morning, Chris.

Good morning.

Any big holiday plans?

Yeah, I'm on Uncle Greg duty with my brother's family in Evergreen.

Oh, that's close to where I'm from.

Littleton. Right.

So you're going home for Christmas?

No, I'll be here.

Dad usually spends it with my sister's family.

Whom I love, don't get me wrong. We're just not that close.

Okay, Emily, what's this gossip

you texted me about?

You know how our office manager has been talking about that novel she's writing?

Dog Sluts to Dallas? Yes.

She sold it.

Dog sleds to Dallas?

Wow. Good for her.

And she quit.

Quit?

Then who's going to handle the office Christmas party?

Kate, do you have a second?

Mrs. Aldrin, I appreciate your faith in my ability to tackle a challenge, but I

am the Senior Vice President of Project Development, not an office manager.

The point is, Kate, we have two weeks, the venue is paid for, and Shalina is

expensive to just write off.

Which doesn't address my point.

I'm asking you because when it comes to dedication, organization, and detail,

you run circles around everybody else in this office.

I recognize it's not ideal, but if anyone can do it, it's Kate Lockhart.

The Jasper Tower project will be temporarily reassigned.

I have worked hard on that. It's my baby.

And it still will be. After the holidays.

Besides, it's Christmas. The chances of anything going wrong are minimal.

You are going to be fine, Kate.

I have full confidence that you'll figure it out.

I don't have a clue what to do because I don't care about the August Christmas

party. I care about the Jasper Project.

Everyone just counts the minutes until they leave a Christmas party anyway.

I'm sure you'll think of something. I shouldn't have to.

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

One of my students... There's always an excuse, Chris. I don't have unlimited

time.

What's that?

Oh, some new ideas I was working on. Chris, why do you insist on trying to

change it every year?

Winter Wonderland is perfected. The community likes it as is.

Yeah, I just thought it would be nice if... You know what's nice?

We just landed a new sponsor with real money. I know it's late in the game, but

I'm not saying no to this kind of money.

It can help all year round.

Who is it? The father of a new student who's starting midterm.

Wants to make sure his son gets off on the right foot.

See?

Wow.

That's a really big foot.

Hey Em, can you make a note on my calendar that I'm having brunch with Dad

tomorrow? Thanks.

What are you doing?

Now that we have a little extra in the school budget, I was thinking we could

expand the weight room.

We expanded it last spring.

But now we can make it state -of -the -art.

Okay, I've been requesting new art supplies for three years now.

Chris, it's easier to explain improving athletic facilities to parents than the

art department.

You understand?

Oh, one more thing.

Tomorrow afternoon, stop by the school so you can meet the new sponsor.

We just started winter break, and I have brunch plans in Denver.

Brunch is over by 4 p .m.

So I finally get my dad in my neck of the woods.

It's been ages.

Oh, it hasn't been that long.

And it's less than an hour. And you know that road does go both ways. Yes, I

know. But, uh, hi.

Hi.

I thought it was going to just be the two of us. And Heidi, you too.

Yeah.

Oh, paint.

Oh.

So what's going on, Dad?

Well, yesterday I was going through the attic getting out all Christmas

decorations and...

I saw something that reminded me of a promise you both made your mother.

So, welcome to Christmas Sister Brunch.

The brunch both of you promised your mother you would have, and unless I've

missed something, you haven't had it in two years.

I've been busy.

Yeah, well, you're not busy now.

Okay, I guess it's just us.

Yep.

So enjoy your brunch, and keep the promise that you made to your late

Got it?

Got it.

Merry Christmas, my darling daughters.

Nice sweater. Oh, nice everything.

So how are Piper and Gabe?

Oh, good.

I guess.

You guess?

Gabe's either running around like a human tornado or sleeping, and I've only

seen the top of Piper's head this year.

I mean, I feel silly saying that I miss them since they live with me, but I... I

do. Is Blake good about seeing them? Oh, he is.

But he's getting remarried, so he's kind of distracted.

But he has them this week, though.

Are you okay with... Oh, please.

Yeah, sometimes I like his fiancé more than him. It's just... It reminds me

I haven't been on a date in a really long time.

Hmm.

Hmm? At least there's something we still have in common.

Oh, this place is kind of fancy.

So how's work?

Good, except our office manager quit unexpectedly and now I'm in charge of

Christmas party. Oh, well that's fun.

You are the most organized.

Apparently.

Well, it's good to know I'm not the only one with work issues.

Work issues?

You've been at the same school forever. I thought you'd be on autopilot by now.

Well, it's Winter Wonderland.

Which is the same every year.

There's a new sponsor donating big bucks, though Principal Sumner's extra

involved. Not that he'll ever let it be that different.

I wish I was doing your party. Then at least I could coast.

Ice rink, hot cocoa corner, Santa's village.

Anyone could do it.

Oh, really?

Really. Try planning a party for stuffy real estate developers.

Easy. Oh, really?

Really. Especially with all the free time I'd have since I wouldn't be

responsible for the feed and care of two other humans.

Piper and Gabe are low maintenance. I could be the mom.

I'd love to see you and your fancy designer everything trying to be the

My fancy designer?

What does that even mean?

You should try living alone in the city with a high -pressure job. It's not all

glamour and designer shoes.

Jimmy Choo?

Okay, fine. I have my shoes.

But you still don't understand how hard my life really is. You have carpools and

teacher lounges. Your weekends are spa visits and fancy parties. That is all

work. I have no personal life. I'm exhausted.

Quite frankly, running Winter Wonderland in my sweatpants sounds like a

vacation. Oh, that is so typical. You have never appreciated how hard it is to

do what I do.

I would love to be pampered and pretty all day while planning a party. With

creative control, I would rock it.

Really?

Really.

Prove it.

How? Doing... Oh, come on.

We haven't done that since the infamous Tom Kinder fiasco.

We'd get caught.

I wouldn't.

Piper and Gabe would know.

Although it is Blake's weakness to have them.

This is absurd.

Whatever you think.

Don't you have a ton of meetings?

No. Miss Aldrin made sure this party is my number one project.

Is school almost out?

Today was the first day break.

So I wouldn't have to actually teach any classes.

It could be fun.

It would be crazy.

Maybe. But Mom did want us to spend more time together.

We'll do a test run this afternoon.

If at any point it looks like we're going to get caught, we end this.

Are these the size 2?

Just say you spilled something.

Stand

up

straighter. Look bossy.

Authoritative. What?

You never listen to Mom.

Seriously?

Well, check your email. I sent you a quick note on what you can expect.

A quick note?

Those are bullet points, and it's color -coordinated.

Well, it will get you through the day.

Is what I gave you enough?

I'll figure it out. We'll check in after.

Hey, let me help.

Oh.

Jeans, huh?

Oh, I spilled coffee.

Happens to me all the time.

Here you go.

Thank you.

Sure thing.

See you, Kate. Yeah, thanks.

You.

You're on time for a change.

Principal Sumner, you're not alone.

No, I am not. Chris Dixon, I want you to meet our generous new sponsor, Tom

Kinder.

Hello.

Oh, gotcha!

Hi.

Hi.

Uh, Tom Kinder.

My name's Kate Lockhart.

Okay.

Thanks. I was just wondering, will you go to the carnival

with me tomorrow night?

I'm supposed to work the ticket booth the entire night.

It's just... I leave for Los Angeles the next day.

Please?

I may have an idea.

I'm sorry.

You just look familiar.

Have we met before?

Um... I don't know where from.

But maybe you've met my sister, Kate Lockhart.

Oh, that's funny.

I have met your sister a long time ago.

Chris is the head of our art department, and she's been a part of the Winter

Wonderland planning for the past ten years.

Oh, well, that explains it.

Explains what?

Well, I've been looking at the plans for the carnival for this year, and I

realize that they look exactly the same as all the plans for the last decade.

Well, it's perfected. Well, I would argue that they're a little bit stale.

But I figure with my donation, we can expand this year.

That's a wonderful idea.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

The event is less than two weeks away from being executed.

Plenty of time. Yeah, well, we're going to make it a priority.

The top.

Oh, hold on. You know what we should do? We should get together.

Go over some ideas.

Get together?

Great.

Oh, wait.

My in -laws are in town.

Chris will go to your place.

Uh, Dad, we're going to be late for dinner.

Dylan, come here. I want you to meet two members of your new school's faculty.

This is Principal Sumner.

And this is Miss Dixon.

Dylan Kinder.

New freshman this year.

A delight to meet you, Dylan.

Hi, Dylan.

Well, we're going over to my cousin's place for dinner.

So what do you think tomorrow afternoon?

Perfect. Okay, good.

Well, nice to meet you, Chris.

That went well.

Hey.

You okay?

Yes, fine.

How may I help you?

Emily?

Um, I was just coming to make sure you got the calls that came in when we were

at your brunch.

Yes, thank you.

Seriously, are you okay?

I'm just looking at this Christmas party the office manager left. She hardly did

anything.

Hey, Greg. Hey.

So, I noticed this little puppy didn't quite make it back into the tote.

Oh!

I'm fine.

You should probably ice that.

Oh, hey, the rumors are true, huh?

You're in charge of the Christmas party?

Oh, well, somebody has to do it. Good luck. And try to avoid Poetry Slam Santa

again.

That's a thing.

You don't remember?

Oh, I, yeah, must have blocked it out.

Wise.

Um, hey, do you have any suggestions?

For what people might like, I mean, I have a lot of ideas. I have a ton of

ideas, but you know the office better.

I doubt that. You've been here longer than I have.

Oh, um, you have a little much.

Oh, hazards of being an architect who likes to do things the old -fashioned

Excuse me.

Your sister called, and she wants you to call her back from your cell from, and

I'm quoting, a secure location, ASAP.

What? How much does he want to change it?

Well, more than I bargained for, which was none.

Apparently Tom has all these ideas.

Are you sure this is the same guy you had a crush on all those years ago?

Positive. He recognized me too.

Well, as you.

And did your Insta crush return like when you guys were young?

No. What? No, of course not. Well, I remember that you were really upset when

stood you up. Yeah, that was a long time ago.

Okay, well, anyway. Well, and the switch. And I'll probably get to know

pretty well since we'll be working at the carnival together. So if you want, I

can introduce you two when it's over.

Or... Or... We could keep going.

Wait, what do you mean? You want to keep going with the switch?

Well, yeah. I mean, I've been wanting to hang around in sweats for a while.

Ha ha.

Seriously, the changes.

Are you up for that?

Yeah, I don't think it'll be that big of a deal.

Are you up for keeping going?

Absolutely.

Wow, I forgot how much Littleton likes to do at Christmas.

Our lives could not be any more different.

No kidding.

When did that happen?

High school.

Senior year, we took different paths.

We kept on going.

Last chance. Are you sure you want to go through with this?

It's only a few days, and after tomorrow, Gabe and Paper will be with

you're all set.

Good. Are you okay?

I am.

All right.

Well, good luck, Chris.

Good luck, Kate.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Hi,

Happy.

Oh, hey, Piper. Hey.

We're out of peanut butter.

And so it began.

Wow. Hmm.

Now this I could get used to.

Now I could get used to this.

I promise the food's the same.

Feed dog.

Breakfast.

How deep.

I didn't even cook that.

Oh! Shoot!

Don't judge me.

Oh, good morning.

Sorry, the bacon's a little bit burnt.

So... Can I have a glass of milk?

Sure.

So, your father... Strawberry yogurt, please.

What?

Oh, sure. Yogurt.

Okay. So. Oh, that's 2%. I drink whole milk.

Right.

Whole milk.

I need a spoon.

Mm -hmm.

What's this?

Eggs.

Mm -hmm.

Now, before you tell me this isn't how you eat your eggs, your father is going

to be here any minute to pick you up, and I hope that you've packed, and I'm

sure you're going to have a great time, and I love you both.

Dad's not coming.

He's not?

Change of plans.

He can't take us this week.

What? So, we'll be here. All week?

Here all week?

Wow, that's unexpected.

I'm going to make a phone call.

To whom?

My sister.

I'm going to see if my sister's up for a visit.

She's too busy.

And kids always stay busy.

What? What? No, that's not how it is. Aunt Kate, her life is... She's...

Okay, she's really busy, but she loves you very, very much.

It doesn't matter.

It doesn't matter? Because you're here. And we're so excited to spend all of our

vacation time together.

Playing video games.

Shopping. Ice skating. Singing carols.

Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree. How lovely are your branches?

Okay. Okay, when did you guys figure it out? When Mom called to tell us.

She told you? We would have known.

You're twins.

You're not clones.

Well, okay. You can ha -ha all the way to your father's. Oh, no, that part was

true. We're staying here.

There's no way we'd miss this.

Of course I told them. I'm not going to lie to my children.

Yeah, but now they want to stay here all week. How am I supposed to juggle them

and Winter Wonderland?

Well, you're the one who wanted to walk in my shoes, so... But hey, if you don't

think you can handle it... That tactic does not work on me.

Well, let me know, because I'm almost there.

Let me just see how the meeting with Tom and Sumner goes.

Okay.

Okay, you guys want to stay here?

That's fine.

But there are going to be some changes.

That's a lot of pink.

I'm not sure what to get my niece, so I'm riding the cliché.

How old is she?

Eight.

Oh, yeah, that's a tough age. Because they're out of the cuddly stage, but

haven't quite entered the terrible teens yet.

I didn't know you knew so much about kids.

Well, my sister has two children. Oh. Yeah, she talks about them all the time.

Which reminds me, I need to go shopping for them.

So, no gift cards from Auntie Kate?

Uh, no.

No, Auntie Kate is going to be a lot more involved this year.

What's that?

I believe they're known as towels.

I thought we could fold them together.

A little family bonding time.

But Mom does laundry.

Well, your mother's not here, and I'm not doing it alone.

Hey, not much. Hold on.

Hey, pal, it's time to earn your keep.

Whoa.

What's that?

Oh, it's my Christmas dream board.

Yeah, I have so many ideas stored up, but I have to visualize before I

actualize. Oh,

hey, a dream board. Cool.

Hey, so, um, no biggie. I'm going to cut it early, though. I go shopping for my

niece. You know, I'm kind of slow.

And I thought maybe you'd like to come with.

And that way you could shop for your niece and nephew, too, and maybe have a

of poor uncle.

I'll grab my purse.

Okay.

Hey, why don't you just put those in the dishwasher?

It's broken.

Mom's been meaning to get it fixed, but she's been too busy.

Oh, that will not do.

Thank you.

What's that?

Cookies for today's meeting.

Uh -uh -uh.

Why didn't you make them yourself?

You're adorable.

So, uh, I checked with my brother.

Apparently Zoe's going through a big science phase lately.

Oh, a STEM girl.

Science, technology, engineering, and math.

Have you considered getting her a tour of the Denver Museum for Nature and

Science? It's really cool.

Yeah, I could get you a schedule if you want.

And she's artistic, too.

What other secrets are you hiding, Kate Lockhart?

Winter Wonderland is less than two weeks away now.

Embrace the opportunity for change next year.

Yes, the time crunch is an issue, but that doesn't mean we can't make some

improvements.

Take the ice skating rink. What's wrong with the ice skating rink? People love

ice skating.

Chris, we agreed the ice rink was out the first year you took over.

We did?

I mean, of course we did.

Why? It was too expensive.

Well, now it's not.

Uh, just... Out of curiosity, why is having the ice skating rink back so

important to you?

I have fond memories of ice skating there.

Knock, knock.

It's me.

Katie, what are you doing here?

Dad, we really have to get his eyesight prescription rechecked. It's Chris.

Excuse us one second.

Dad.

How did you know it was me?

I'm your father. It's literally my job to tell you apart.

What's going on?

Okay, remember in Mrs. Paulson's trade class when Chris and I kind of got

caught? Oh, you're not doing the twin sister switch again.

Well, you said you wanted us to spend more time together.

I thought you'd go shopping or get your nails done, not this.

It's just until Winter Wonderland, and then we're switching back.

But why?

Well, Chris... She was comparing how my life is so much easier than hers.

Oh, and then you counted with her life as easier?

But then it turned into a way for Chris to have the freedom to plan the kind of

Christmas party she's always wanted to, and I could get out of planning my

office one.

But at this point, I think it wasn't the best decision because I may have gone

from the frying pan into the fire.

Sorry to interrupt.

I have to go pick up Dylan from my cousins.

Tom Kinder, this is my father, Ed Lockhart.

Nice to meet you, sir.

Likewise.

I'm just going to go in and say hi to the kids, Chris.

How bad is your dad's eyesight?

Well, in his defense, Kate and I are identical twins.

Twins?

Yeah, didn't I? I mean, didn't Kate tell you that she had an identical twin

sister? I mean, I only met her the one time, but I think that's... Something

that I would have recalled.

After your lights are out.

Oh. Well, they're going to have to stay that way.

Since someone decided to make some improvements to Winter Wonderland at the

minute.

I'll make it up to you.

See ya.

Hey, I thought I was supposed to be you all night.

He didn't show up.

I'm sorry.

Looks like I did more shopping than you.

So, how goes the Christmas party planning?

Slow. Would you use some help with that?

I mean, it's the least I can do, after you pitched in for me today.

Well, I... I mean, unless you prefer to work alone, which I totally respect, I

just, um... I think we would work well together.

Okay.

Okay.

Morning.

Oh, good morning.

What's that?

This? is pressed juice.

Your artilutes will thank me later.

I figured fixing your Christmas lights was the least I could do.

Hello? Hey, last minute notice, I know, but... Oh, thanks, Miles.

Are you available for some lunch? Maybe some Christmas party brainstorming? I've

had these ideas buzzing through my head all morning. We're running short on

time. Um, yeah, sure. I'm just decorating my, um...

The condo. I could swing by. I mean, unless... Am I being too pushy? No.

No, I'd love the company.

All right. I'll be right there.

Oh,

how did you fix it so fast?

Well, they call me the Christmas lights whisperer.

Hey. Hi.

Tom fixed the lights.

Oh, did he now?

Are you still up for the lights walk? I want to get a star for the top of the

tree this year.

Sure. Lights walk?

It's a tradition here in Littleton.

Maple Street is blocked off at both ends, and people come for the music and

samples at the stores.

Why do they call it a lights walk?

Because all of the stores like to try to outdo each other with Christmas light

decorations. Something you might appreciate.

Want to come along with us?

I'm sure my daughter won't mind.

Well, I would love to.

Great.

Perfect spot.

Oh, so here is my list.

Oh, great. And here are my ideas.

Christmas wish tree.

Yeah, I've always wanted to do that. Everyone writes their wish on a cutout

shaped like a star and hangs it on the tree.

What? I just, I didn't expect this from you.

Well, what did you expect?

Canapes and string quartets.

I like this side of you.

Ugly sweater contest.

A classic.

Secret Santa!

There you go.

There you go.

Thank you. Merry Christmas.

This is the kind of experience I wanted when we moved here from L .A.

Really? How so?

Well, for one thing, it feels like Christmas.

And also, I like small towns, you know? Growing up here, all I wanted to do was

get out of Littleton.

Denver was so exciting by comparison.

Shopping and restaurants, the theater.

Denver is less than an hour away. I mean, come on.

In L .A., that's like a daily commute.

Do you go into Denver often?

Yeah, all the time. I mean, that's why I like it here. It's got the best of both

worlds.

Yeah, I guess I never really thought about it like that.

Now you can.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom! Oh, yes.

The tree topper. How do you like it?

I think it's perfect.

Oh, Christmas tree, the pleasure you have given me.

Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree, the pleasure you

have given me.

How often has the Christmas tree afforded me

the greatest glee?

Oh, the gingerbread architecture idea is going to be so much fun. And I'll make

sure that all the proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity. All right. I can come up

with the dimensions, but I need the gingerbread.

Oh, I can do it. I love baking.

Who are you, and what have you done with Kate Lockhart?

I could tell you, but I like you much better alive.

That's my sister.

Okay. Talk to you soon. Okay.

Hey, how are the kids doing?

I just called to check in.

I forgot my keys.

Whoa, you guys really do look alike.

Hi, I'm Greg.

Hi, Greg.

Okay, well, exit take two. Bye, Chris.

See you, Kate.

Bye.

Chris, what is Greg doing in my condo?

What? He's helping me plan the party.

Chris, he thinks you're me.

Well, Tom thinks you're me.

Uh, this is a problem.

that we wouldn't let the switch affect our real life. I know.

So that only means one thing. No romance.

For either of us.

Yeah.

The only way.

Agreed?

Agreed.

Hey, Leo's mom will be here any second to pick you up. Here is some money for

popcorn and water, no soda. That stuff will rot you from the inside out. True

story. I'm 10 years old. I'll have time to recover.

Hey, stand right here.

I'll be over in 15. I have so much left in the shopping to do. Hey, nobody

understands the law of technology more than I do.

10 seconds, you can do it.

Zoe, let me call you back.

You should be in it.

Me? Yeah, your family.

Ten seconds. You can do it.

Okay, on the count of three, say Merry Christmas. One, two, three. Merry

Christmas!

Hey.

Secret Santa?

Mm -hmm.

Hey, you want to grab some lunch? We can talk about the dimensions for those

gingerbread templates.

I can't.

Okay.

Everything okay?

Um, yeah.

It's Piper and Gabe. They're cute.

Boy, they look just like you.

I guess it's not surprising.

I just miss them so much.

I'm going to call and check up on them.

They're lucky to have an aunt like you.

That is great news. I'll be by later to take a look.

Thank you.

Oh, you are exactly right. I do need a walk.

Hey.

Hi.

Another thing I like about small towns. You get to run into people you like.

And their dogs.

Oh, do you have a dog?

No, I do not.

Well, adopt, don't shop.

Absolutely.

What shelter did you use?

Actually,

my sister got him.

Kate?

That was nice of her. Hey, you will be happy to know that the ice rink is being

constructed as we speak, right in the center of Winter Wonderland as

Excellent.

Are there any outdoor ice rinks in L .A.? There's a little one by the beach,

I never really had time to go.

Work?

24 -7, but not anymore.

What, are you joining the circus, are you?

That's the next phase.

Right now I'm stepping down from my law practice.

Oh, to do what? I'm doing angel investing for startup companies, people

great ideas but limited resources.

It's called Kinder Angels.

The best part about it is I get to work from home and not miss the most

important parts of Dylan's life.

Where are you headed?

Oh, back home.

Then back to work.

There's this little carnival thing I'm trying to put together last minute. Oh,

yeah, yeah. I've heard about that. Yeah.

You know, if you want to run any ideas by me, just call.

Or for any reason.

You have my number.

I do.

See ya.

Bye.

Come on.

Happy.

There you are. What's going on? Jasper's here.

Jasper? Total surprise. Miss Aldrin sent me to find you. Miss Aldrin? What?

Why? Jasper didn't like getting a new project manager and insists on speaking

with you before he might walk.

Oh, no, no, no, no. Oh, yes, yes, yes. Right now. But I'm not ready at all.

You know this.

No, I don't. I really don't. Kate.

Um, just give me a minute.

Not, okay, some guy named Jasper is here and he wants to talk to only you. So

they want me in the conference room right now and I don't know what to do.

You have to go in that conference room.

Okay, that is not what I thought you would say.

Jasper is my biggest client. If he's there, it means it's important. I can't

have him think that I'm blowing him off.

But I don't even know what it is that you do.

Well, you're about to find out.

Is your hair down?

Yeah. Good.

Put the Bluetooth in and follow my lead.

I saw her come in.

So, anyway.

Kate, at last.

Mr. Just Jasper. Just Jasper. Just Jasper?

I like that. I'm going to use that as my new nickname.

So, what brings you here?

I was just telling Mrs. Aldrin that I'm upset, Kate. Very upset.

The units aren't selling. The units aren't selling? No, I can hear him.

him that it's December.

Well, as you know, it is December.

And as we discussed, it is not a good time.

Not a good time.

To buy. To buy. I know.

But I'm worried.

I understand.

I understand.

You have a lot at stake. You have a lot at stake.

I do.

But we are going to make sure that the Jasper Tower properties. But we are

to make certain that Jasper Tower properties.

will be our most successful venture to date. Is our most successful venture.

I hope so.

I've got a lot invested in these condos.

Oh, condos.

Oh, yeah. This is right near the condo where I'm staying.

Oh, the condo I own.

It's right across the street.

You know, my friend Haley Bleslins, she just moved in here.

She moved into Denver from Littleton, and they were complaining how hard it

to find a really good place next to good schools.

Chris, she said that the real estate was geared towards singles and hipsters.

Chris! Like mine is.

Yeah, yeah, I guess.

But have you ever thought about changing the design and making it more family

-friendly?

You don't think it is?

Well, no. I mean, look at this kitchen. It's so tiny.

I mean, you can't have a family Christmas dinner in a kitchen that

need more counter space and you need an island in there so everyone can gather

around and talk.

And then see that wall there? That's blocking the view into the living room.

And when it's Christmas morning and you're doing everything, you want to

your kids opening their presents next to the Christmas tree. I mean, that's

really important.

I guess I haven't thought about that. We could move the kitchen against the east

wall, create a window, and then get rid of that wall. That's a simple solution.

Yeah. Yeah, and it would be so pretty because you could see the sunrise at

breakfast. I guess I figured I'd just go after the tech boom people.

I guess everybody else did as well.

Yeah, I warned him about that.

Which you did warn me about.

Think this will help with pre -sales?

Tell him we'll do a market analysis of the change in demographics, but I think

this could be exactly what we need to get this project off and running.

Yeah.

I'm going to be a family man.

I love it.

Merry Christmas indeed.

Good job, sis.

Any interest in helping make our building material?

Pulled out the big guns and called my mom. She swears by butterscotch pudding.

Well, there's only one way to find out.

Gather your friends, open the door, light up the fire.

It's Christmas time again.

Shine for you and shine for...

Oh, here he comes on the sleigh. It's Santa

Claus with the reindeers. Yeah,

look at his bag. What's in there? Tell me.

There's plenty of gifts for...

I figured if I'm going to have to do this whole Christmas event dance, I

as well enjoy the tune.

Well, it's nice to see you finally getting into the spirit of things.

I once went to an ice hotel in Norway. It was like an elegant fairy tale.

And I thought we could bring some of that here. Color themes and blues and

whites and lights and balloons.

Ice fire pits throughout.

Edible silver bells.

Yes.

I saw your plans for the changes, Chris. And I must say, I'm concerned.

Where's the snowman bouncing?

And the hot cocoa corner?

Santa's village?

Remember Santa's village?

Something's had to go to make room for the new element.

Mr. Sumner, Tom made a very generous donation, but it was for a reason.

So this year's Winter Wonderland could take a step up. But we need to be

practical about it, too.

It's practical.

He never was very good with changes.

Honey, I think Mr. Sumner's concerned that this is too sophisticated.

We're still a small town. People need things to do.

Don't just admire the pretty lights.

The gingerbread should be dry by tonight, so I'll get to decorating. Hey,

the help with that?

No, this is my domain. You'll just have to be private. I'd like to private.

Kate. Greg.

Um, Kate.

So I just read the email about the Christmas party.

Most festive holiday sweater and Christmas carol karaoke.

I'm just concerned that it's not really within Aldrin development style.

I've seen Kate's plans, and yes, it will be different, but I also think it's

going to be a lot of fun.

Okay. Well, then we'll just see.

Do you think I've made this too small -town folksy? No, no, it's going to be

great. You have a talent for Christmas.

Come on.

I was just trying to do something different.

Me too.

Are you eating my mint chocolate chip ice cream?

Yep.

Mine's behind the chicken stock.

No.

But, I mean, I really like your ideas, too. I think you can still use those

changes. Just bring back the stuff for the families with kids so they're not

bored. Fair enough.

I think there's still time I can call in some favors from my work contacts.

Yeah, you're lucky you have a backup plan because if I make this party too

homey, you're going to be in trouble.

Thanks.

You know what I mean.

I do.

And they'll like it.

You always make Christmas awesome.

Just like mom used to.

Thanks for coming over so last second.

Hey, that's how we roll in Winter Wonderland. What do you think? Because

Sumner's got me nervous.

I think you've done a great job, especially with the curveballs I've

you. And I love the blue and white theme. Yeah?

Reminds me of this ice hotel in Norway.

In Oslo?

Run by the Grundersons.

Mari and Yanny. Yes!

Yes, I went there two years ago. I spent Christmas. It was amazing.

So did your kids love it?

I went by myself.

Yeah, I do that too sometimes.

When Dylan's mom has them for the holidays, we rotate.

What do you and your ex do?

Um... Oh, you took that too forward, I should know.

No, no, it's, um...

I think I finally got all

my shopping done, even for...

Mom. Hey.

Hey.

Well, I have got to go get some dinner on.

Nice to see you. You too.

You should be proud of what you've done so far.

You're doing great work.

And I can't wait to see what you do next year.

Thank you.

Sorry, Yankee, bad timing.

No, no, it was good timing, actually.

I needed to be reminded that this is just pretend.

But I mean, you do like him, right, Mr. Kinder?

Seems like you do.

And he likes you, too. You can tell.

That's the problem. I like him for him, and he likes me as Chris.

Are you and Mom going to stop the switch?

I mean, it's been nice having you around.

Even if you are making me do more chores.

It's going to be great.

The leaves have fallen. The days are getting colder.

It's been a good year to be alive.

We're all ready for a little vacation on December 25.

Hey, how, um, are the gingerbread buildings coming along for the Thailand

auction? I'm almost done assembling them. Here, take a look.

Greg, these are amazing.

Oh, look, Jasper Tower.

I think we should put a little family down in front.

All thanks to Kate Lockhart.

Yeah, about that. Oh, don't be modest. Come on, I was there.

You rocked it. You should be very proud.

You are a talented lady.

It's funny, because I feel like no one at home appreciates what I can do.

Well, you find that impossible to believe.

Why hasn't anyone snapped you up, Greg Turner?

Well, efforts have been made, but I am elusive.

Why?

Well, I guess I just want to get it right the first time.

You know, find the right woman, fall in love, have a family, stay together

forever.

Easier said than done.

Maybe.

But I still want to try.

Thanks for helping me with my Christmas shopping.

Oh, I love any opportunity to spend time with you, honey.

And you don't even have to pretend you're somebody else to get me to do it.

Ah, you're hilarious.

Well, if the switch has done one thing, it's made me realize how much I miss

coming back here.

Pretty sure I'm going to win this.

I don't know. Mine's pretty great. Yeah, problem is you look good, which defeats

the whole purpose.

Wow. Yeah, well, you built them. Yeah, but they were boring without you. Now

they're art.

What's this?

These are your real estate developments recreated with gingerbread.

All right, dear.

His blueprint.

And all the proceeds from the silent auction go to Habitat for Humanity.

That's a do it.

And I decided you were right. It is time for some old -fashioned fun.

My kids do love their arts and crafts.

Whoa.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

She is totally winning. Oh, yeah.

Yeah. Let's get a drink.

Hi. Thank you so much for having me.

Hi.

Is Tetsu new to 3DS XL?

Yeah. Want to play?

Yeah. Mom, can we get ice cream? Sure.

Man, I wish I could make friends that fast.

I'll get you the new 3DS.

LMNOP for Christmas.

You're too kind.

So is it always like this for Christmas?

Oh, always.

Yeah, even when we were kids, my sister and I used to come in here all the time

when we were their age.

And now we're the chaperones.

How did that happen?

Quickly.

You know, I feel good about where I'm at right now.

Yeah? Yeah.

Why is that?

I mean, I was nervous about coming here, but so far it's...

It's been close to perfect.

Hey.

Oh, for your Christmas wish. Thank you.

What'd you wish for?

I tell you.

Won't come true.

Now

I

know your secret.

You totally love Christmas.

I can't believe you did this.

Oh, I had help.

About that, uh, you two... Oh, no, no, he just helped with the party.

Funny how he never seemed to help Nora when she was running the show.

But, uh, I'm just calling it like I see it.

And I see chemistry.

That's what I thought.

Looks like it's going pretty well.

I had no doubt.

Oh, I had enough doubt for the both of us.

What do you have there?

You're mine.

Secret's at it.

Greg? I'm here to pursue one of your many hidden talents.

I don't even know what to say. Thank you.

I haven't been able to buy new brushes for myself in such a long time.

I just don't get that much time for myself.

I hope... I mean, you know, now that the party's over, I...

I hope it doesn't mean we have to go back to the way things were.

I like this so much better.

This?

Tell me I'm not imagining it.

Look, Greg, I have to tell you.

Kate, what's wrong?

That's what's wrong.

Kate. I don't get it.

Of course you don't, because you are the nicest, most sincere, genuine guy I've

ever met, and you deserve someone who's all of those things in return.

It's you.

Greg, I'm not who you think I am. Kate. I'm Chris.

My name is Chris Lockhart Dixon, and I am a divorced high school teacher.

And Piper and Gabe are my niece and nephew. They are my children.

And Kate's at my house right now, running Winter Wonderland. And that's

where I need to be.

In Littleton, my home.

I don't understand.

We swapped places.

And it doesn't matter why, just that we did. And you deserve better.

I don't want nothing

melancholy. Just a little eggnog and holly.

On this holiday we're through.

So hurry up, don't keep me waiting. I'm in the mood for celebrating.

Just want a holiday for two.

As long as I'm with you, I don't care what we do.

Yes. You're going to share those, right? Of course.

Where'd you get the carolers? Oh, they're from the Denver Theater

The one right in the center? He's an understudy in Holiday Inn.

Wow. And you thought you couldn't pull it off?

Well, it wasn't exactly what I signed up for.

Some of the best things in life are surprises.

Now that you, uh, you know, have figured this out, I can ask you.

Ask me what?

Would you go to dinner with me?

That's a really long pause.

Okay, can I just ask you a random question?

Okay.

When you first met Kate all those years ago, you supposedly got along really

well.

Like, she had the biggest crush on you.

She did?

Um, yeah.

You met and that day was straight out of the storybook.

And you had promised to meet up with her later and go ice skating, but you

didn't show up.

Oh, I did.

Just a little earlier than we agreed on.

Kate!

Go. I'll see you later.

Whatever you say.

Kate.

Oh, sir. Hey, was that Kate Lockhart?

You want to know me?

And found her kissing another guy.

Blake.

Blake Dixon. That's why you didn't show up.

So Blake Dixon was your boyfriend?

Yeah. No.

We had switched.

I mean, I just assumed that it was her. But it wasn't her. It was you.

Um... Tom, there is something that I need to...

Look, I'm so sorry. I just... One second. All right.

You were supposed to call before you got to Littleton.

It's over.

What's over?

Everything. How did it go?

Great. Amazing.

Better than expected.

And then Greg kissed me. And I spilled everything like I do when I get nervous.

And it wasn't pretty. I told him everything.

I know you're mad.

How are you feeling?

Me? Yes.

You, my sister, how are you feeling about what happened?

I'm upset and sad.

I liked Greg a lot.

It's been so long.

You know what's good for that?

Hot cocoa.

Meet me behind Santa's village.

Is there anything we haven't done?

I think the ice skating.

Ice skating?

Yeah, that sounds like fun.

You know, when we switched to Mrs. Paulson's trig class, I don't remember

being quite this complicated.

Except maybe when Mom found out.

Yeah, that wasn't fun. Not at all.

I miss her.

Me too.

Is that why you stopped coming back here?

Because it reminds you of her?

I never really thought about it.

Maybe, in part.

Well, Dad misses you.

And the kids miss you.

So do I.

I miss you, too.

It's been one of the best parts about the switch, being able to talk to you

more. Same.

And how you saved the Jasper Tower property.

Right?

Yeah, I was pretty proud of myself.

You should be. You did a really great job, and I'm really appreciative.

Thank you.

You know, I admit it. I've been really jealous of you.

Everything that you have, your clothes, your career, your freedom.

Man, I'm just one of the best people I know.

Seriously, you don't get how awesome you are.

I've never worked so hard that I have being Chris, and you do this day in and

day out.

And it's not all your fault, by the way, that we've drifted.

Been kind of jealous, too.

Of what?

My laundry?

You have people to share your life with. I don't. All I do is work.

Never really even fallen in love.

What about Tom Kinder?

We were just kids.

Well, you're not now, so... I hear

ya.

What a mess.

We'll figure it out.

Yeah.

In the meantime, Tom is going to ask you to dinner. I promise I'll say no. Thank

you. And things will be fine with Greg.

I can feel it.

Yes. Kate Lockhart? Yes.

Kate! So glad you could finally make it back to our carnival.

Principal Sumner, it is so good to see you. My sister was just telling me about

your idea of using the surplus of Mr. Kinder's generous donation to finally

address the supply needs of the teachers.

I think it's a wonderful idea.

Yes, thank you, Principal Sumner.

And I think it's a great idea, too.

The art department, especially, has really come through with this carnival.

Yes, of course.

Very excited.

You must be Tom.

It's great to see you, Kate.

It's been a while since I've seen my niece, so if you don't mind, I'll find

Tom, I... There's something I have to tell you.

Chris. Yeah? Chris.

Greg.

Kate. Oh, who is he?

Greg. Who's he?

Tom. All right, but who exactly are you?

I'm Kate Lockhart.

Here to meet you.

Tom, Tom, if you just... Kate, wait, wait.

I have to... Kate, wait, just... Can you help me with Chris?

Please.

Dad, did you see that?

Yeah.

You're looking good.

I'm glad you're back.

Nice that we're all here.

Not everyone.

Hi.

I came to see how you were doing.

Now we're all together.

And Kate, are you going to stay for Christmas morning?

Definitely.

Chris, Kate, how do you feel about opening up a couple of Christmas

now?

For both my girl.

From your mom.

Did you just find them? Is this what made you think of the Christmas Mr.

I found them in the attic when I was getting out those Christmas decorations.

You know how your mom loved to hide presents.

All over the house.

All year long.

Open it.

Your mother remembered how much you both liked to skate together when you were

younger.

Let's do more of that.

Definitely.

Greg, what are you doing here?

Hello, Chris.

Hope you don't mind me coming here. I just... I had to see you.

How'd you find me?

Oh, you mentioned Winter Wonderland, so I started there.

And then Kate... Kate?

Yeah, the real Kate.

She told me I'd find you here.

I see.

This is more like it.

I kept thinking the condo was pretty, but... Not you.

Yeah, well, this is the real me.

The real me.

I like the real you.

I also like the other you.

I guess I pretty much like you in all forms.

And how can I explain it?

You know, I thought Kate every day for three years and nothing.

But I know the moment it was you in her place.

You wore jeans and you spilled those papers.

Greg, I'm a suburban single mom.

So?

Are you sure you're okay with that?

Only one way to find out.

Everyone, this is Greg Turner.

Hi. Hi.

Gabriel Dixon, son.

It's nice to meet you, Gabriel.

I need to return to Winter Wonderland.

I'll be back soon. You better.

Oh, you are going to get so sick of seeing me. I can't wait.

Oh, okay.

Woo!

Gotcha.

Hello, Kate.

Sorry about walking away like that earlier.

Oh, you should not be the one apologizing.

I can't believe you still want to talk to me. I always knew there was more to

the story, then and now.

When we were younger, my sister and I, we used to switch places for fun.

And the last time we did was the day that you and I met.

But I had some place to be, but I really wanted to be with you.

And now?

This whole time?

With me.

Chris and I first started to do it just to see how the other one lived.

But then you came along.

And?

I didn't want to go back.

I wanted to be with you.

Alright. to give you fair warning.

This might sound a little... You ever meet someone who just makes you feel at

home?

Once.

On two occasions.

Just to be clear, I'm Kate Lockhart.

I'm single, I have no children, I work in real estate development, and I live

Denver.

Any chance I can convince you to come up to Littleton a little more often?

Hmm.

There's a really good chance.

Well, Denver's not so far anyway.

I heard the road goes both directions.

We will have to test that theory. But not tonight.

I have another plan.

And what would that be?

Unfinished business.

Silent night, holy night.

All is calm, all is

bright. Round yon virgin, mother

and child.

Holy infant so tender.

Sleep in...