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Happy holiday, happy holiday.

Merry Christmas.

Good morning, Charlotte. Get off your phone.

Sebastian, honey, time for school.

- Good morning, Mom. - Good morning, honey.

Charlotte, Sebastian, breakfast.

Okay, your lunches are here. Sebastian, here's your homework.

Charlotte, your cheer uniform is in the laundry room.

Stop blowing bubbles in your juice.

- Hey, Mom, after school, can we get our Christmas tree? - Yes, can we please?

No, not today. Your dad's picking you up after school for the weekend.

Okay, so we're running late. You got 15 minutes.

- We're not late. - Early is on time.

And on time is late. Exactly. Go, go, go.

Oh!

Hey, roomie. How's the new bead business going?

Good. I thought you were starting your new workout routine today.

Um, well, I'm not really a morning person,

so I'm gonna... gonna do it after work.

No, I have volleyball after work.

Uh, I'll start it tomorrow. Have a good day. Bye.

Okay, Austin, time for your Healthy Pet visit. Let's go, go, go.

- Hey, Everett. - Hello.

- How was your weekend? - It was good. Yeah.

How was yours? Oh, how was your date?

Um, he spent the entire time talking about his ex-girlfriend,

and then he showed me videos of them together last Christmas.

- Wow. - Then he started crying.

Okay. So no second date, I take it.

No. Definitely not.

I went home and I added "not your therapist" to my dating profile.

No. not.

I went home and I added "nWhat? James wants" the presentation by noon?

- Mm-hmm. - He assigned it to us last night.

- Mm-hmm. - I really need a new job.

Yeah, how many years have you been saying that?

- I just need to update - I realmy résumé.new job.

Mm-hmm.

- Bye. - Bye.

Hey, what happened? Um, I-I would've gotten here sooner.

I had to deposit the bake-sale money.

Well, Charlotte was disrespectful in class and rude to her teacher.

That doesn't sound like Charlotte.

Well, Charlotte was disrespectful in class Um, okay, I'll talk to her.

Actually, I wanted to talk to you about Christmas.

I was hoping to take the kids to Florida.

My parents rented a beach house.

Um...

Do the kids know about it?

I wanted to talk to you first.

Don't worry. I'll have them back by the 30th like we planned.

- Yeah. Yeah, - II'm sure they'll love that.t.

So don't forget the sunscreen, their hats and the sun shirts.

You... you know how Sebastian burns.

Yeah, just get out. Do better.

Oh...

Scrooge is on the warpath today.

- What'd I miss? - Earlier this morning, he fired Sutton.

For going to her uncle's wedding instead of the New Summit marketing conference.

- No! - Yeah. - Sophia?

Yikes.

- Ah... - Alright.

- Well, Sophia, we have a problem. - Oh.

Yes, our former accounting assistant didn't bother filing any invoices

Well, Sophia, we have a problem. before he gave his notice.

- Uh, Jake said he finished those. - No.

By the looks of it, he didn't even start.

And they allid have to be processed by the end of the year.

Well, next week is Christmas and I'm going to be out of the country.

Hmm. Well, then, I suggest you find someone who will be in the country,

and, you know, just...

- I'll reschedule my trip. - That's the spirit.

Whoa.

I want someone else's life this Christmas.

Hey.

Hey. Can you talk?

Oh, just give me a second.

Oh, yeah. Yeah.

Hey. What's wrong? What happened?

Patrick's taking the kids out of town.

I'd ask if I can still come on your trip to Mexico, but...

there's no one who can watch the dog at this late date, so I'm just stuck here.

Yeah, the trip is off. I'm stuck here

working all next week.

Aw. I'd still rather be you than me.

Work Still there? week.

Mm-hmm. Just remembering how we used to switch places I'd stas kids all the time. n me.

You used to do my math exams for me.

Yeah. You went to junior prom with Patrick as me.

- I had the flu. - Thought he'd ask Becky MacKinnon.

Y-Well, would you like torom mindlessly process invoices here

while I enjoy the snow and watch Christmas movies?

Yeah, that's a great idea.

Then you could come here and you wouldn't even have any distractions.

You could work on your new résumé and apply for new jobs.

Yeah, that... I dunno, I dunno.

Hey, Sophia, um, James wants all the analytic reports done by 2:00 today. Yeah.

You know what? Alright, yeah, let's do it.

Let's switch places for Christmas.

Great. Okay.

Ah! Hi!

Oh!

We're doing this.

Well, we've never been caught before. Okay, the one time.

- Here's my phone. - Okay, here's mine.

Oh, and this.

Ah, yes.

- Okay. - Os.

So I have to wear this?

Yeah, modern scrubs for the working mom.

Alright, time for some serious alterations.

Oh, boy.

Okay. You have to feed and walk Austin every day.

He will try to get into the trash.

When James, my boss, calls, jump. I'm not his assistant anymore,

but I asked for a raise two months ago and he hasn't approved it yet.

When the kids call, Charlotte is my beautiful girl.

Ask her what she wants for Christmas, even though she won't tell you.

When people ask about Patrick,

just tell them we're taking some time apart to figure things out.

Whe-Uh, my roommate, Cloud, k,

just don't touch her beads and you'll be fine.

Sebastian won't let me Wcall him "sweet pea" anymore,

so try "honey" and ruffle his hair.

Okay.

Uh, send me every picture from Florida.

Uh, I finished all the PTA for the year, changed my volunteer dates...

You are gonna love my friends Megan and Waylon.

They are gonna ask about my hair, so just tell them that I felt like a change.

And everything else is written down in the notebook.

Everything else is in the book.

Whoa!

- There you go. - Thank you. - Merry Christmas.

Oh.

Hmm.

Austin! Hi!

Don't tell anyone I'm not your mom.

What is this?

Really, Kaelynn?

Hmm.

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

No. Alright.

Austin, I have to go buy you more food.

Uh...

Oh, that's better.

Hi.

Are you kidding me? Sorry. I mean...

Hi. Hi, Cloud. How was your day?

Are you kidding me? Good. Your hair's different.

Yeah, I, uh, thought I could use a change. Do you like it?

It's... different.

Did you move my beads?

Yeah. Yeah, just to vacuum, I put them away.

Oh, Sophia! It took me hours to organize them by hue!

Oh, I'm-I'm-I'm so sorry., I pul, um... way.

Th-the apartment looks nice, right?

Kaelynn! How is Charlotte?

I heard all about it from Nathalie.

Uh, what happened? I mean what did you hear happened?

Mrs. Turney asked each student which family holiday tradition

Uh, what happened? I meathey were most hear looking forward to,

and Charlotte refused to participate.

Uh, what happened? I meathey were most hear look-Aw. Um... to,

You know, we're having the conversations.

I'm sure you are. How are you? Are you ready for Christmas?

Um, well, Patrick has the kids, uh, so it's just me and Austin.

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I know how hard Are ythat'll be for you. mas?

No, no, no, not at all. I'm really looking forward to having the house to myself.

Oh, you are? That's a good attitude.

Yeah, because... oh, I'm gonna miss them so much,

and... yeah, I don't know how I'm gonna get through the holidays without them.

Well, you're strong. You will get through this.

The children will be back before you know it.

- Thank you. I'll, uh, see you soon. - Okay.

Aw.

I recommend the Yule log.

Um, I dunno. That gingerbread looks pretty good.

- Mm, trust me, go for the Yule log. - Did you bake it yourself?

- Bye, Kaelynn. Call me if you need anything. - Actually, I did.

Okay.

Guess I have to get myself some Yule log.

You won't regret it.

Guess I have to get myself I'm Jonathan, by the way.

Hi.

You know, Kaelynn, Yule log tastes... a lot better when it's shared over coffee.

Uh, I-I'd love that, but I have to get home and give Austin his dinner.

Austin. I see.

No, no, no. Austin's a dog.

- Oh! - Just a cute dog.

He thinks he's a person, but...

Okay. Another time?

Yeah. Yeah, I'd like that.

I'm gonna finish my résumé tomorrow. Austin, my friend...

what movie should we watch?

Uh...

Hi, Mom.

Surprise, surprise. We're back after all.

Cool. Uh... Patrick, I thought you were in Florida.

Yeah, I tried calling you. Uh, my dad has a bad cold, so we cancelled.

- Well, I hope he feels better. - Thank you.

And we came home to a burst pipe in the apartment, so...

looks like you have the kids for Christmas after all.

I spoke with Charlotte. She's grounded for the school incident.

No phone, no friends...

Mm-hmm.

Yeah, it seems like the... the family holiday...

tradition assignment really hit a sensitive spot with her.

Right. That's no excuse to be rude.

No, of course not. But it's Christmas, so...

Right, and we agreed to present a unified front no matter what.

Yes, of course.

- Right, and we agreed - Seb, buddy, it's time for bed. Go brush your teeth, okay?

- Okay. Good night, Mom. - Good night, honey.

Megan, Waylon, Megan, Waylon.

- Sophia, over here. - Hi.

- Yeah. - Hi, cutie. - Megan.

Hey, you made it.

Oh, Waylon, of course. I'm not gonna miss your holiday dinner.

We're glad you're here. Look at you!

Aw.

Love, love, love your new hair.

Thank you. I decided I needed a change for Christmas,

especially with cancelling Cancun and everything.

- Ugh. Yeah, that's a bummer. You honestly need a new job. - Right?

- Yeah. - I keep saying that and I don't do anything about it.

How's the boyfriend?

Adam? Ugh, Adam.

He's amazing. Just wonderful.

The only thing is, he has this best friend

that just broke up with his girlfriend

and he tags along with us everywhere we go.

What? that j-Hey. oke up with h-What? friend

I should totally set you up with Grayson.

No. No, no, no.

I've sworn off dating till... until the new year.

- But you're always begging me to set you up with a good guy... - Yes.

No, I know I keep dating the same type of guy,

and it doesn't work out and I don't learn my lesson, but please, no.

Exactly why I'm setting this up. No excuses. Mm-mm.

I... Okay, I would love to meet Grayson...

the week after Christmas.

Looks like tomorrow night works just great for Grayson.

- Megan, I'm serious. I... - Oh, my God, babe...

you don't have to thank me.

You're so welcome. It's okay.

Good morning, honey.

Since Dad's not coming, can we get our Christmas tree today?

- Sure. - Really?

- Yeah, why not? - Right now?

- Yeah, why not? - Oh!

- Go get your coat. I'll get your sister. - Yes!

- Yeah, why not? - Charlotte, you up?

I'm sorry your trip got cancelled.

But I'm happy you're back.

I missed you, my beautiful girl.

Sebastian wants to get a Christmas tree.

You want to get up?

I can't. I'm grounded.

Mm...

Do you understand why your dad grounded you?

I was rude in class. And I'm sorry.

I already apologized to my teacher.

Hey, I understand why you didn't want to do the assignment.

I promised everything's gonna be okay.

Mm...

Am I still grounded?

Tsk.

Am You're good. nded?

Listen. Because it's Christmas...

I'm gonna make an exception.

But you can't tell your dad.

- You're the best! I won't. - Okay.

Could I my phone, too?

Oh, you're pushing it now.

Hey, new hair. I like it.

Oh... Thank you.

I'm not used to anyone noticing when I do something different.

- Oh... - How was your night?

Um, holiday dinner with friends.

It was fun, but I'm not used to staying out so late on a school night.

Really? You?

Hazards of a carefree life.

It is not letting me log in.

Well, your... your caps lock is on.

Oh. Ha-ha. Thanks.

Sophia?

- Good morning, James. - Good morning. Listen.

I need 30 copies of this for the meeting in five minutes. Get me a refill,

and tell Jack Simmons I gotta push the lunch till next week.

That's 30 copies, coffee, push lunch with Jack Simmons.

Got it.

Your coffee.

Where are the 30 copies? Where's IT?

- I'm getting to it, James. I only have two hands. - What did you say?

I'll get 30 copies, stapled, just like you asked.

And IT.

There you go.

Ooh...

Oh, I think I might've found it!

Oh, no, this one!

Oh, I think This one is even better!

I think someone's excited for Christmas.

Seriously?

Hey, you can pick any tree you want!

Really? You're letting us pick?

- Yeah, well, after I approve it. - Oh!

Guys, I think I found it! This is the one!

- Yeah, well, after I approve it. - Oh...

Jonathan.

Okay, I promise you I'm not following you.

- Okay. - I swear.

I'm just here to pick up a couple of trees for the community centre.

- Oh, good Samaritan. - Well, I gotta make sure I'm on Santa's nice list.

Are you usually on his naughty list?

Never.

Oh, okay.

Hey, I tried the Yule log. You're right. It's delicious.

Good, good. I'm glad to hear it.

About that coffee... are you free tomorrow?

I... should be, yeah.

Can I... have your number?

Um... why don't you give me yours.

Sure, yeah.

Um... whl look forward to your call.

Great.

You have one new message.

Kaelynn, you have to go on this date tonight.

Megan will be suspicious if you don't.

And what if Grayson is the love of my life,

and another girl snatches him p before I can meet him?

Do you want to have that on your conscience forever?

Stop sighing.

Dating is a number's game.

And I didn't want to go to prom with Patrick, but I did it for you.

The very least you can do is go on this date with Grayson for me.

A lot of my properties go for seven or eight figures.

- - Wow. ot - I collect sports cars. I've got a Ferrari,

a Lamborghini, a limited-edition Bugatti.

Well, I used to collect vintage records and I...

I am hoping to get a Pagani to my collection next, but... we'll see.

So. So, yeah, if you want to give me 15 bucks for your half...

that'll cover your half.

Oh, you're not kidding.

Um...

Um...

Here's a 20.

I will get change.

Thanks so much.

So what are you looking for? In... in a guy.

Hmm. Um, a best friend.

- Mm-hmm. - Someone who loves me and listens to me.

Someone who... doesn't work around the clock,

so they have time to help with the kids and the house and the dog

and the meals and the laundry and getting everyone everywhere like a taxi.

Someone who doesn't get upset when I don't have any more energy

to give any more at the end of the day...

- Someone who doesn't get upset wh-Kids, yeah. - Ve Mm-hmm.

To give any more at - Someone who... ay...

Appreciates me and doesn't take me for granted

and doesn't take their work stress out on me.

- Yeah... - 'Cause, you know...

- Ahem. -... like, no one gets married expecting it to end.

People change. 'CauMm-hmm. now...

There isn't an easy answer to your question.

I think I just want the same thing everyone wants.

Mm-hmm.

Yeah. Wow.

This has been, uh... nice.

Uh... Ooh, I have to... I have this call.

This has b-Okay... nice.

I think I scared him off.

Is that my French mud mask?

What? Yeah, this stuff is amazing.

Yeah, it should be, for what I paid for it.

Trust me, he was not for you.

I told you, dating is hard.

You are so lucky you found your person in high school.

Well, we know how that turned out.

Although, on our first date, Patrick brought me a sunflower.

And he held open all the doors and he paid for everything like a true gentleman.

Hey, speaking of Patrick and the kids, I don't want you to worry about anything.

Okay? Keep enjoying yourself.

You deserve this... Hang on.

I think someone's in the house.

Oh, no. Did you forget to lock the pantry?

If Austin gets into the garbag, he's gonna be sick on the carpt and I just had them cleaned.

Gross.

If Aus - Okay, the cleanerrbag, he's go is under the sink. carpt and You have to let it... ned.

Shhh-shhh. No.

There's someone here!

I have to call you back.

Oh!

Patrick!

Kaelynn. What are you...?

- What are you doing? - What are you gonna do with this?

- Kaelynn. - You scared me. I almost clobbered you!

- What are you doing? - W-Okay, I, uh... a do

Austin got into the trash and... I got most of it.

You guys forgot to lock the pantry.

- What are you doing here? - I had to get some tools and towels from the basement.

You couldn't have done that in the morning and not scared me to death?

Your tree is gigantic.

It's... it's crooked.

- Well, I blame Sebastian. - I can fix it of you want me to.

No, I like it. It's the leaning tree of Christmas.

You like this? You?

Well, I'm not that stringent.

Yeah, I mean, yeah, I'm a little bit stringent.

Oh, you...

You remember this?

Myrrh from the first Christmas?

Um...

Gosh. So we started dating in high school,

so that would've been... what year?

First Christmas after we got married.

- Right. - You know...

Remember we went to three different stores,

trying to find the perfect ornaments?

Right, right, right.

Uh, hey, I've got... I've gotta wash this mask off my face, 'cause it's drying.

Do you... want a coffee for the road?

I stopped drinking coffee six years ago, remember?

I'm gonna go wash this mask off my face.

So what are you up to this evening?

Oh, some friends are having a holiday party at the beach,

and then tomorrow, my roommate's havingto an uglysweater party.

Hmm. Wow. You really do have a fun social life.

I thought I would love it, but it's actually exhausting.

I don't know how she does... I don't know how I do it.

I tho-Holiday corn? ve it, but it's-Oh, no, no.austing. I can't stand that stuff.

Really? Since when?

Oh... you know.

It's not perfect, but...

No, it's great. You're gonna be the hit of the toy drive.

You know, I hope whoever gets this loves it as much as I did.

I'm sure they will, honey.

I never even wore this.

Yeah, I don't blame you.

You bought it for me.

Yeah, I mean, you should wear it, because... floral ruffles are coming back.

Hey, everybody.

I have my donations.

Um... you know what? You guys keep wrapping.

I'm gonna go to the store,

and buy some more paper and tape.

Okay, well, I have a meeting in half an hour. I can't miss it.

And buyKaelynn, re paper are you listening to me?

- Yes! - I cannot miss this meeting.

Okay, I hear you. I'll be back in a jiffy.

I've been waiting.

Then wondering and wondering.

And sadly, no phone call.

That's because I'm being Then wondmysterious.ondering.

You're making my vacation very mysterious indeed.

- Your vacation? - Th-I work part-timeeing Theat the fire department, ng.

But my main job is teaching American history

and coaching track at the high school.

Oh, I bet you took that job for the summers off.

I plead the fifth. A.

Though I do genuinely love history.

I plead the fifth. A.

Ah! If I recall, I got an A on my History of Christmas paper senior year.

Oh, yeah? Golden star for you.

But you know what? I don't have one on me right now.

Then I'll just take that cup of coffee instead.

They look really good.

So what I love most about teaching is showing the... Oh.

- Thank you. - Here you go.

Enjoy.

Thank you, Alex.

Yeah, what I love most is showing the kids how...

past events influence today's decisions, beliefs and actions.

I would've paid a lot more attention in school

if my teachers were as passionate as you.

Well, I do my best.

Okay, if you could go back to any time in history, what would you choose?

Mm. The Roaring Twenties.

That's interesting. Why?

Well, with the economic prosperity after World War I,

it was an era of artistic, cultural and social vivacity.

Jazz, flappers, withmodern technologies;rity women won the right to vote.

Just... everything about that decade was novel and exciting.

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess that would've been an amazing time to experience.

If only we could find a time machine.

Hey, well, uh, okay.

If only we could find a ne.

What about you? Same question.

Huh.

The golden age of piracy?

Mm. Wow.

Just sail around and find some gold and treasure and spice. You know, live the life.?

Aye. I could see you as another Anne Bonny or Mary Read.

Mm. Thanks, matey.

Um...

Oh, boy.

It's been two hours.

- Wow. - How did that happen?

Um... I really, really enjoyed this, but I really have to go.

So thank you for the Christmas latte.

You're welcome. I hope we can do this again soon.

Yeah, so do I.

Bye.

Bye.

Kaelynn.

Where you been? I've been calling and texting you for, like, 1.5 hours.

I'm so sorry. I lost track of time.

Whe-It's not like youeen to be so irresponsible. I said I was sorry.

I was worried! The kids were worried. I-I missed my meeting.

- Oh, I wish I had that time machine right now. - What?

Look. It won't happen again. I, um... I just have to finish wrapping.

- Hmm. - Hey, girl. - Hey.

So how did it go with Grayson?

Oh, no. Not gonna happen. He is not the one.

Sophia, honey, you've gotta stop being so picky.

I used to think so, too.

But it is not a bad thing to have standards.

Okay, so let's say Grayson isn't the right one. Right?

No. Nope.

But if you don't lower your expectations, you're gonna end up alone.

No one's perfect.

Right. No one's perfect.

That's... true.

I'm certainly the first to admit I'm not.

What happened?! Are the kids okay?

I-I have to leave for the farmers' market and, uh, I'm blocked in.

Oh, no.

I-I need you to move your car?

Oh, I'm so sorry.

I... didn't think you were going today.

'Cause of the... ugly-Christmas-sweater party.

Wait. That's not until tonight.

Oh. Do you want me to make something?

You... you said you were going to make your famous Christmas cheesecake.

Right. Of course I did.

You know, that's actually my sister's recipe that I'm trying to pass off as my own.

- Green aventurine. - What?

It promotes calmness and joyfulness.

- Green aventurine. Oh.?

Yeah, I'm calm, I'm joyful.

Green aventurine.

Ah-ha.

The kids...

What?

Mm... donate.

This... Keep.

Definitely donate.

Hey.

Uh... what do you mean, the kids are great?

- Oh, yeah, they're with me. Didn't I tell you that? - No.

You absolutely did not tell me that and you know it.

Uh... yeah, so Patrick's dad was sick,

and they had to cancel the trip to Florida.

Sophia, I can't believe you didn't tell me that!

Just because you didn't want to come back to work? I mean... Ugh.

I'm booking the first flight back.

No. No, I didn't tell you because you've been so stressed lately,

and I wanted you to enjoy some time away.

You always do everything for everyone else and put yourself last,

and I thought you could just relax

and soak in some ocean air and have fun with my friends.

Okay, well, I appreciate that and I know you meant well,

but it's Christmas and I want to be with my kids.

Okay, well, I appreciate that and I know No! meant well,

All the flights into Cleveland are cancelled because of blizzards.

Okay, okay, that's nothing we can do about it right now.

And worrying doesn't help, so...

go have fun at the sweater party.

I'll keep checking the airport and weather status.

When did you become the reasonable twin?

I dunno. Having kids will do that to you.

I can't believe they haven't figured out it's not me.

Okay, to be fair, I have been keeping my distance from Patrick,

and the kids really only know their Aunt Sophia with long, blond hair, so...

Yeah, I guess so.

I am their mother.

They also think you're having some kind of...

post-separation midlife crisis.

Sophi... Yeah, okay, great. Yeah, that would explain it.

- So keep me posted. - Bye. - Bye.

Merry Christmas!

HHo-ho-ho! o!

- Mom, look! It's Santa and Mrs. Claus. - Oh.

Okay, put your donations on the table for the lady.

Merry Christmas.

I'm so proud of you two.

Sometimes we forget there are people who don't have as much as we do.

Yeah.

I'm glad we could help all these kids have a great Christmas too.

Oh, wow. Looks incredible.

- Oh, boy. - What?

Um, nothing.

Why don't we go home and make those cookies?

Okay, come on.

- Um... see you in a bit, buddy. - Yeah.

Can we see Santa and Mrs. Claus, please?

- Yes, of course, you can. - Yes!

- Okay, great. I'll see you in just a couple of minutes. - Okay.

- Jonathan. - Hey. I thought that was you.

Um, I didn't expect to see you here.

- The fire department is one of the Christmas Drive sponsors, - Hey. I thouso... hat was you.

That's great. That's really great.

- Th-Did you tell Santa one of the Chwhat you want? sponsors, - Hey. I tho-Um... at was you.

No, I didn't. I told Mrs. Claus.

She has the better track record.

Ah. Well, then I better make sure to let her know what my Christmas wish is.

Oh, what's that?

No. I'm not gonna tell.

I can't tell you. It might not come true.

Okay, well, give me a hint.

Okay. Um, it might have something to do with New Year's Eve,

and getting a date with this...

beautiful, intelligent woman I recently met.

Oh. I, uh, I hope your wish comes true.

Me, too.

What are you doing later?

Um, I have plans. I'm doing some family stuff.

- Ah. I figured, but I thought I'd ask anyway. - Hey, John!

Um, I have plans. Um... if your plans change...

give me a call. I'd love to see you.

Okay.

Sebastian, don't eat the cookie dough.

Why? Mom's doing it. Why can't I?

Yeah, I'm living life on the edge.

Oh! Mom, these cookies are the best!

I have a confession to make. I stole that recipe from your Aunt Sophia.

She was the genius who added the cinnamon.

- I-Something smells good.ke. - Hey, Dad. We're having a Christmas cookie dance party.

- Is that right? - Hey, look. Look. This is Santa on his sleigh.

Mom says it's more creative to use our hands than boring old cookie-cutters.

She does?

Well, she's... she's right.

By the way, Grandpa is doing a lot better.

He and Nanna got your cards. They send their love and these Christmas presents,

which... you cannot open until Christmas.

Um, I'm happy to hear your dad's feeling better.

Thanks. Me, too.

Hey, Dad, why don't you come and help us finish these cookies?

But you have to dance.

Come on.

- Oh, really? - Not like that. Is that all you got?

It looks like you're walking.

Hey, there was a big snowstorm on the Christmas Charlotte turned five.

You remember that, Kaelynn? Oh, yeah.

Hey, Uh, you know what? owstorm ol... I think... I think I heard the dryer.

- I didn't hear anything. - No, I gotta get the laundry.

Um, I'll be down in a minute.

It's a lot of work, looking after a family.

I mean, it's worth it.

Something you want to talk to me about?

I don't think so, no.

About your recent coffee date perhaps?

Uh...

I promise you it is not what you think.

I'm married.

That was... I'm vetting him for Sophia.

- What does your sister have to do with this? - Everything.

She hasn't met anyone nice in a really long time.

And did I tell you she's actually thinking about moving out here?

She'll need a job first, but she did finally work on her résumé.

And did I tell you she's actually thinking aboutAnd actually, ere?

You work in marketing,

so... I was gonna ask you if you could look for any openings in our company.

Kaelynn, I want to talk about us, not Sophia.

Look. Can we...

can we talk about us after Christmas?

Why not now? I'm important.

Ugh. It was not supposed cato be like this. us You weren't supposed to be here.

I just wanted a peaceful Christmas where I could watch holiday movies with Austin.

This is not... this is just...

I don't know what to do.

Well, you always used to know what to do Thiand have all the answers...

As much as I hate to admit it, you always used to be right. Where's that woman?

Trust me, you don't want to know.

As much as I hate to admit it, you alwa-Kaelynn... e right. would you look at me?

I can't.

Okay, uh...

Since you don't know, he-here's... here's what's going to happen.

They fixed the burst pipe in my apartment.

I'm gonna take the kids tonight, and then tomorrow,

we'll put on a brave face for Christmas.

And the lawyers will take care of the rest.

Patrick, no. No, no, no. I'm not... I'm not... Oh, man!

And - Charlotte, Sebastian, are get your coats.

We're gonna help Santa with some last-minute shopping.

This is crazy.

All the flights into the Cleveland area are grounded.

Yeah, I saw the news. The Midwest is getting dumped on.

Good thing you live here, right?

- Oh, I'm so sorry. Excuse me. I have to take this. - Of course.

Hey. Still haven't gotten a flight.

No, you have to get back here right now. Get on a bus, charter a plane, anything.

- What's wrong? Is someone hurt? - No, physically, everyone's fine,

but I just... Oh, I tried to manage. I really, really did.

And I don't know what... Everyone's just a huge mess.

Okay, uh, slow down. What happened?

Patrick is so mad at me. He is mad at you.

I-I thought that if I told him what was going on, it would make everything worse.

You have to come home.

Okay, Sophia, take a breath. I'm checking the weather.

I'm gonna be on the first flight I can be on. You h Until then, home.

Enjoy Christmas with the kids, give them a big hug for me,

and everyone's gonna be okay.

Yes, James.

How are those invoices coming along?

Well... they're almost half-finished.

- Mm-hmm. - This job has taken more effort and focus than I expected.

That's good. That's very good.

Uh, listen. I've got a problem. I dropped this.

Now it doesn't work. That'So can you get IT? y good.

It's Christmas Eve. The IT department's gone home.

Ah. Okay, well, just take it out for repairs. I know the shops are open late.

James... I am no longer your assistant.

I'm an account manager and I'd appreciate it if you started treating like one.

Huh.

Well, you're right. You are not my assistant anymore.

Hmm. So I guess I'll just handle this, will I?

- I guess so. - Hmm.

- I'm glad we cleared that up. - Mm. Me, too.

And I'd like you to approve my raise. It's been two months. You know I deserve it.

Well, Sophia...

you're...

What-what's wrong? What happened?

I just got released from my employment contract.

What? Why?

Insubordination tops the list, followed by a negative attitude.

And, oh, um, did I mention I'm not a team player?

Even though I gave up my vacation to work through the holidays?

That's...

Even though I gave up my vacation to work througOh, man. lidays?

Yeah.

But she... she's been talking about getting a new job for years, so...

So now she just has to.

I think you're, uh... I think you're in shock.

You're talking about yourself in the third person.

She... she... I...

I'll-I'll just get something better, right?

Something better will come along. This is a good thing.

Right? This is a good thing. This is a very good thing.

Yeah, absolutely.

Pfft... Wow.

Ah... we did it, Austin.

We emailed my résumé to 22 companies.

And this is what we wanted, right, boy? A quiet, peaceful Christmas.

Ah.

Hey.

Hi, Santa.

Ho-ho-ho! Merry Christmas!

Hey, Santa! Merry Christmas!

- Oh, thank you. - There you go. You're welcome.

- Thanks so much for meeting me. - I'm glad you called.

Um, I'm not interrupting your Christmas plans, am I?

Not at all. I was finishing a shift at the fire department.

Have you ever tried roasted chestnuts?

No, but I've sung about them.

That's funny.

Beautiful here, isn't it?

Yeah. All we need are some carriage lanterns

and a quartet singing The Parade of Wooden Soldiers,

and it would be just like your favourite decade, the 1920s.

Well, as F. Scott Fitzgerald would say in The Great Gatsby,

"That's my Middle-West -

the streetlamps and sleigh bells in the frosty dark

and the shadows of holly wreaths thrown by lighted windows on the snow."

Wow.

Oh, yum!

Should I do it?

Do it.

I've never been married, but I've always wanted a big family, though.

- Huh. - How about you?

Uh, same. Same.

I've been single for a long time.

- Hmm. - I thought I was just unlucky in dating,

um, but now I'm thinking that maybe...

I needed to figure out I thwhat I wanted to dolucky with my life first.

I have a hard time believing that nobody's been able to sweep you off your feet.

Aw.

From what I've seen, you are...

stunningly beautiful.

Inside and out.

Thanks.

Maybe I haven't been in the right place... to meet the right guy.

Until now?

Until now.

Kaelynn.

- Oh, hey. Hi. - I've been worried about you, being all alone at Christmas,

but I can see now I don't need to be.

- Oh, have a wonderful holiday. - You, too.

Um, it's getting late. I should probably go.

- I had a really great time tonight. - I did too.

Jonathan, there's something I need to tell you.

What is it?

Um...

I, uh...

Um...

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

What's going on, Cloud?

I'm... moving out.

On, uh, on Christmas? What...?

Uh, look, uh...

if this is because of me, I'm going to be back to my...

easy, breezy self next week, I promise.

I-I already signed if thisa new lease of me, I'm in a super-cool housey...

with three other artists who also work at the farmers' market.

Cool.

Well... what am I supposed to do?

You have until New Year to be out.

That's next week. I...

Look, I have legal rights.

It's my apartment and... you didn't sign a lease, so, no, actually,

you... you don't.

That figures that I wouldn't sign a lease.

Okay, I'm going to pack up my stuff.

What stuff is mine?

- Mom, wake up! - Wake up! Merry Christmas! We're back from Dad's!

Yeah!

Merry Christmas. I didn't know you'd be back so soon.

- Sebastian couldn't wait to see what Santa brought! - Yeah!

- Oh. - Let's go! - Come on!

Sebastian couldn't wait to see what Santa brought! Wait for me!

Oh, wow! Look at these!

Seb-Didn't they tell youo see you were flying into ice Waand snow?!

I'm coming back from California.

I think my blood thinned while I was out there.

- Well, where to? - Home. Can't wait to see my kids.

Well, th-that's great, lady, but I still need an address.

Okay, Santa, let's see what you got.

Wow! It's exactly what I wanted!

Santa's the best.

This is so much better than Cancun.

What?

I said... my heart is full in this room.

- Hey, Mom, can you help me set this up? - Sure.

What's wrong?

I need to check the tires. Hang tight.

Ah...

It's flat. It'll take me a few to change it.

The coffee shop's open.

I'll get a coffee. Do you want something? My treat.

Black with cream, no sugar, would be much appreciated. I'll get you when I'm done.

- I'll g-Okay.ffee. - Do you want? My treat.

Ooh.

- Here you go. - Thank you so much. Here. Merry Christmas.

- Oh. Thank you. - You're welcome.

- He-Whoa! go... Oh, my goodness! HeDid I spill on you?

- No. No, not at all. - Okay. - Um, are you okay?

- I'm okay, thank you. - Good.

Um, I had a really good time last night.

Uh...

Oh, you...

Yes, me too.

- Do you think we could maybe... - It's gonna a little while, lady.

Yes, - Oh.oo.

Do you need a ride somewhere?

No, no, no, no. Um, I-I need to get home.

How long will you be? This is for you.

Thanks. Uh, 15-20 minutes?

I can drop you off. Really, it's not a problem.

Um...

Y-y-yeah, that'd be great. Thank you.

So, uh, what happened to your car that you were in a taxi?

Oh, it wouldn't start and I had errands.

Last-minute, Christmas Day errands.

You, uh...

Uh...

You needed all this stuff to run... errands?

N-no. Um, no.

I... No, I-I'm going home,

and this isn't my luggage, because it's my sister's.

So... so she's coming to visit, I picked her up and...

and then my car wouldn't start.

So... soo visit, Is she still in there?

Oh, uh, no. Um, so what happened...

So, yeah, what happened is she lost her luggage,

and I had to pick it up from the airport... for her.

She's here, she's here, she's already here.

Here.

- Okay. Uh, thank you. - No, thank you.

- It goes right there. - Try this one.

Hey! Merry Christmas! Hey, Dad. Merry Christmas!

Hey...

Where's your mother? She's upstairs resting.

Hey, Dad, want to help us with the puzzle?

Santa got it all the way from the North Pole for us.

That's awesome, buddy, s witand I will. e?

Let me just get this garbage out first.

- Are you sure you want to leave that stuff outside? - Yes.

- I don't mind. I can help you bring it in. - No, it's good, Thanks.

My sister, she... she likes cold clothes.

She... she's quirky. Um...

- Okay. - So thanks for the ride.

- Um, Kaelynn, about last night... - Kaelynn?

Patrick? What...?

Uh, who... who is this?

He's...

uh... he's... he's kind of my, uh...

I'm her husband.

You're... married.

Yes, but it's not what it seems like.

I-I think I should go. Um...

I'm sorry. I had no idea she's married. I...

If I did, I never would've...

Thought you were upstairs resting.

Oh, I was. I-I am. I'm exhausted from the Christmas excitement,

and I'm gonna, um, go back upstairs.

- Okay, well, we still have to talk. - We do that later. Cool.

Sophia, wake up. I'm home.

- You made it! - I've been texting you.

Oh, I think my phone's downstairs.

Mom?

Closet!

Mom?

Okay, uh, I'll keep the kids in the family room,

you go outside as soon as you can.

Your stuff's by the side of the house.

Oh, my beautiful girl! Oh! Ah!

- Are you sick? - No, just resting.

It's a big morning. Hey, you want to help me make dinner?

I thought we were having dinner catered this year.

You're right! I forgot.

- You're so weird, Mom. - I know. How's your Christmas?

Wait. Let's go find your brother.

I'll get it!

Aunt Sophia? Hi!

- Aunt Sophia's here! - Aunt Sophia! - Hi! Surprise! Merry Christmas!

Aunt Sophia, Merry Christmas! I didn't know you were coming.

I know!

Hi. Aunt SophiaHi! ry Christmas! I didn't kre coming.

- Your hair. - What? - You look just like Mom now.

- Oh, do I? - Yeah. Yeah, you do.

- Hmm. - This is a wonderful surprise.

If I'd known you were coming, I would've cleaned the guest room

- Hmm. - Thi-I'm sure it's fine.rise.

Well, we're all really happy to have you.

- Aw. - Yeah. - I'm so happy to see you all..

I realized that for Christmas, there's nowhere I'd rather be than with family.

- Come on. - Oh.

Will you look at this.

Our first catered Christmas dinner.

Yeah, that was a pretty fantastic idea you had,

to let someone else cook Christmas dinner so you could spend the day with your kids.

Yeah, I have my moments fasometimes, don't I? d,

Hey, everybody!

Hello, hello.

- Dad! - Merry Christmas!

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas! I miss you!

You invited him?

You said you'd keep a happy face to get through today.

Right. Right.

Do you want to pass one to your brother?

- Sophia! - Hi.

Hey, I didn't know you're visiting for Christmas.

- I thought I'd surprise everyone. - That's great.

- The kids had an amazing time when we visited you last summer. - Yeah.

- I thought - How long you staying? - Just a couple of days.

Wow, that's a lot of luggage for just a couple of days.

I-I... wanted to make sure I had everything I need.

Actually, Sophia's going to stay with us for a little while.

Ah. Oh, I wish I could, but I do have to get back to work.

It's okay. You can tell them.

I'll tell them.

Sophia was fired for insubordination and not being a team player.

I- Yeah, I... m.

Yeah, I was let go. I-I'm sorry. I wasn't ready to tell any of you that,

because I was so shocked. I still don't believe it.

Well, I'm really sorry to hear that, Sophia.

- What's insubordination? - It just means Aunt Sophia's looking for a new job

that she enjoys, where she gets paid what she deserves,

- What's insubordination? - It just means Aunt Sophia's and treated with respect.

That she enjoys, where she gets paid Yes, that's right.

Anyway, I still can't stay for too long,

because I still have an apartment to get back to.

But actually, weren't you telling me...

bthat your roommatee an acancelled your lease to.

And moved out with her new artist friends?

Bthat your roommatee an acan-Yeah, I did. ase to.

Yeah, and I know you didn't want me to tell everyone that,

but we're your family and we love you,

and we're here to support you any way we can.

I appreciate that.

I'm really sorry to hear all this, Sophia.

Thank you. Yes...

it has been a rough week.

Things like this usually work out in the end, though, right?

Yeah, there's a silver lining to any situation if you look for it.

- Things like this usually work out in the end, - Okay, who wants to say grace?

Okay, we're gonna put it right over there. Come on.

I got it, I got it. - Let me move. I got this. - Okay. Right. Set it down.

Cool. Now we can look at the moon.

Huh?

I can't believe you got me fired and evicted.

Well, technically, you weren't evicted.

I guess I should thank you for doing with I should've done a long time ago.

And actually, I have a lot to tell you. I...

- Hey. Need some help? - No, thanks. I think we got it.

By the way, that's a beautiful ring, Sophia.

Actually, it, uh, reminds me of the one I got my lovely bride.

Yeah, 'cause it's hers. That'sShe let me try it on, phia.

And, uh, I hadn't given it back yet. Here you go.

- Thank you. - Well...

yeah, I've been thinking about getting a similar one, but with different stones.

Yeah, th-there's a trend now of buying a wedding ring for yourself.

Yeah, I've been thinking about getlt's, like, lar one, who... who needs a man, right?

Yeah, th-there's a trend now of buying a wedding ring for-Hmm.elf.

Uh, by the way, Sophia, if you're actually thinking of moving here,

my company has an opening for Director of Marketing.

I think I can get you an interview.

My company has an opening for Dir-Uh, really? eting.

That would be amazing. Thank you, Patrick.

I was... I was just about to tell you that I'm...

seriously considering moving back here.

Please move to Ohio.

I know that your life in California is really exciting,

but we would just...

really love to have you close by.

I've been feeling the need for a change for a long time.

And the kids are growing up so fast.

And I miss my twin sister. I just want to be closer to you all and...

Yeah. Plus you can spend some more time with your boyfriend, Jonathan.

I mean, long distance, right?

That's so tough when you're first starting out. Oof.

Well, Ihe's not my boyfriend yet. t?

And long distance is...

No, uh... II know why it's confusing. t?

Yeah, so... Kaelynn wanted me to meet Jonathan because...

No, uh... II know why-Um... onfusing.t?

- Sh-she was, like... - Okay, no, no. Just stop, okay?

So it was you the whole time, pretending to be my wife?

That's real nice, Kaelynn.

I'm so sorry.

- Patrick, wait. - Have you done this before? Switched on me?

Just once. It was junior prom, I was sick,

Becky MacKinnon had a huge thing for you...

- Sophia went as you? - Yeah.

Look. Wait.

We used to trick our parents all the time. They couldn't tell us apart either.

For the record, I wouldn't have just dumped you because you're sick.

We usedBut you're notparents all a teenager anymore, dn't so to switch like this now...

Okay, I'm sorry.

So you enjoy your time in California? Did you like being Sophia?

I did, actually. It helped me realize some things.

- What, that you just love the single life? - No. As a matter of fact...

Sorry to interrupt. Kaelynn, you...

forgot this in my truck.

- Sorr-Thanks.rrupt. - Oh, uh, wait. Jonathan, right?

Before you go, somebody I want you to meet.

- Sor-Patrick.rrupt. - Sophia? No, it's okay. Sophia!

Uh...

Whoa. Um...

Oh, apparently my wife and her twin sister...

switched places this Christmas.

I'm... confused.

I'm Kaelynn. We just met today.

- Then who was I... - That was me. I'm Sophia.

This is... So you're not married?

No. Hundred-percent single.

Yeah, they've been doing this whole switcheroo game since high school,

so, you know, joke's on us.

I'm gonna go say goodbye to the kids.

I'm sorry. I...

Do you think we could, um...

What?

Pick up where we left off?

I-I don't know a single thing about you. You lied to me about everything.

No, I didn't. Everything I told you was true.

Except my name.

And that I live in California.

And that I have a twin sister.

But I mean, I...

I really wanted to tell you. I...

I...

I really like you.

Hmm. Well, you sure have a funny way of showing it, pretending to be someone else.

Couldn't we start over?

I don't see how I can trust you anymore.

You can trust me.

I, uh...

I don't think I can get past this.

Lying by omission is still lying.

I'm sorry, Kaelynn - Sophia - whoever you are.

So you said you wanted to talk. I'm ready to talk.

Honestly, I don't think I have any more to say.

So you said yoLet's just talkk. In the lawyer's office.

Look. I just didn't want to be home alone.

You were supposed to be out of town.

I needed a break from my life.

I mean I needed a break from me. Like, I...

Somewhere in the midst of all go, go, go, I...

forgot that we're meant to enjoy our lives,

we're supposed to... enjoy the moments while we have them,

fbecause in the end, ant I mean, that's all we have.

We're supposed to... enjoy the moments while-Go on. them,

So this... past week, I...

I realized more than ever that I want our life together,

I want our family.

And I know I need to change things and I'm gonna work on that.

But you need to change things, too.

Okay.

So...

from now on, weekends are for family time,

and I'm gonna hire a cleaning service

so I'm not always so stressed about the house.

I mean, we only have so much time

before the kids are grown and they're off to college.

I mean, we o-Is there more? time

We're supposed to be each other's best friends.

You know? We need to treat each other with kindness and respect.

No more sarcasm, no more... taking each other for granted.

You know? We need to treat each other Okay, I can agree to all that.

Is there more?

Yeah. I want you to take me on dates again.

This keeps getting better and better.

Yeah, I want you to buy me sunflowers and chocolates,

and hold the doors open for me and pay for dinner.

And I want you to listen to me sunfllike you used to. tes,

Now you're getting pretty demanding.

Anything else?

Yeah, one more thing.

I want you to come home.

Look, I'm sorry. I didn't mean for us to get off-track, okay? I didn't...

I won't let it happen again, okay?

I love you, Kaelynn.

I love you, too.

Forever.

- I just need to add one more thing. - Yeah. What is it?

You and Sophia need to promise to never switch on me again.

- Okay, I promise. - Okay. - Okay.

You hear anything from Jonathan?

No. I've sent texts and left messages,

but haven't heard back.

Well... maybe he just needs more time.

It's almost New Year's. You could start with a fresh slate.

Or maybe he just doesn't want anything to do with me.

Mom said we get the angriest at the people we love the most.

So... if he's that mad,

he must really love you.

I hope that's true, sweetie.

Mom and Dad didn't give up on love, so you shouldn't either.

- Aw. - You should listen to my girl. She's a smart one.

Alright, that's the last of it.

Thank you so much for moving my stuff.

Ah, it's no problem. I had to get my stuff out of that apartment anyway.

So I, uh, I paid the rent forfor six months.f.

That should give you enough time to start your new job, maybe save a little money.

I appreciate this so much, Patrick.

You're welcome.

- I appreciate this so much, - What are you smiling at?

My Christmas wish came true.

So did mine.

- So did mine. - So did mine.

Hmm.

- Thanks, Alex. - Oh, I've got something for you.

You are throwing a New Year's Eve party.

No, no. I just offer the venue. I'm not the host.

Yng a New party.

You make quite the handsome mob boss.

You're the bee's knees, my little gangster gal.

I don't think he's coming.

Oh, Soph, I'm so sorry. I really thought he would.

I wouldn't give up on your Gatsby just yet.

Well, hey there, fella. Welcome to the Hudson Speakeasy.

Hey.

- Um... - This is, uh...

Can we, um...

Can... can we just, uh...

I-I messed up big-time, I'm so sorry.

I should've told you the truth right from the start.

And...

I think we could have something really special.

If you give me another chance, I promise I will be honest with you always.

I think I'd be a right sap if I said anything other than...

absolutely.

I will always...

be stuck on you.

I wil-Same.s...

Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention, please?

It's almost midnight, so let the countdown begin.

Ten...

Nine, eight,

seven, six,

five, four,

three, two,

fione... ur,

Happy New Year!

I think I'm a believer. My wish finally came true.

- Oh, what wish is that? - My wish...

to Mrs. Claus, of course.

Happy New Year, Jonathan.

Happy New Year... Sophia.

♪ Are you ready for Christmas ♪

♪ Are you decking the halls ♪

♪ Are you ready for Christmas ♪

♪ We'll be having a ball ♪

♪ Are you ready for Christmas ♪

♪ Are you having some fun ♪

♪ Are you ready for Christmas ♪

♪ It's only just begun ♪

♪ Oh oh ♪

♪ Are you counting down the days ♪

♪ Till the holidays ♪

♪ Sleigh bells sing Ring a-ding ding ding ♪

♪ Are you ready to celebrate ♪

♪ Lights are on Can you see them shine ♪

♪ It's a party now everywhere ♪

♪ Are you ready for Christmas ♪

♪ Are you decking the halls ♪

♪ Are you ready for Christmas ♪

♪ We'll be having a ball-all-all ♪

♪ It's only just begun ♪