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Growing up, this was our Christmas.

Me, my mom, and her red convertible.

Driving through town, delivering gifts to those who needed them the most.

It was our tradition.

You ready, Ashley?

And it made it the most special time of the year.

Okay, Angel Bell, where are you?

I didn't... Seven, six, eight, five.

I'm so sorry. I was just looking for something.

Looks to be in pretty good condition. It does.

Except that I think I maybe see a dent.

A dent?

What do you see there?

Well, it's hard to see unless you're at the right angle. But, you know, that

does depreciate the value.

Well, it says right here in the description, mint condition.

Well, I mean, all it takes is one clumsy hand setting it down on the table

and... Right.

Ladies and gentlemen, please take your seats so the bidding can commence.

Good luck.

Do I hear $600?

$600. How about $650?

$650. $650 going once.

$650 going twice.

Sold for $650.

All right, our next item up for bid is an 1875 vintage Christmas angel bell.

And I'm going to start the bidding at $100.

$100. $120.

$150.

$150. $150.

$160.

$200.

$250.

$250. Okay, $250 going what?

Going... $500.

$500. Do I hear $510?

5 -10? 5 -10, anyone?

Okay, going one, twice, sold for $500.

Congratulations.

Oh, thank you. I assume you've got some sort of sentimental connection to the

bell? Oh, gosh, no, no.

It'll double in value in a couple of years, so it was worth the price.

So you're a collector?

No, it's state law.

Here, you should give me a call if you ever need anything appraised.

Well, anyway, I got to run.

Enjoy your day.

This is a bell for Pat.

So is that bell for you or for a client?

Well, does it even matter?

Clearly gone to someone who doesn't know that there's so much more to it than

just its dollar value.

That bell has such a great story behind it, which I'm willing to bet he knows

nothing about.

Come on, Ashley.

We've been working together in this industry for, what, five years?

I know what a hard time you have letting go of some of the Christmas antiques

you find.

Well, I'm just collecting them. You know, for my shop, which may be

soon because there's a perfect space that might be opening up for lease soon.

Oh, that's great.

You let me know when you're ready to make the move, and I'll have my crew

and transport all your pieces for you. Thanks so much, Gabby.

Of course.

Hey, Charlotte, how are you? Is everything okay?

Um, it is, except your uncle broke his foot.

What? What happened?

Oh, he tripped over a violin case.

He'll be fine, but I'm just so busy this time of year, I can't be home to help

him out.

Say no more. Tell him I'll drive out tomorrow.

Actually, um, could you surprise him?

Maybe just show up and say you came home for Christmas.

Oh, um...

You need me to come home for all of Christmas?

Oh, that would be great, Ashley. Thank you.

It'll be so good to see you. And it'll be great to see you both, too.

All right, I'll see you guys tomorrow.

Great. Bye.

Coming. Coming.

Uncle Tony!

Surprise! I'd say it is.

Come in. Come in.

So what brings you back to Robbinsville?

Well, I figured since I'm always away at these Christmas auctions, I thought

maybe it was time.

And it had nothing to do with my little accident.

Oh, wow. No, I just... Notice that. What happened?

Just a little music lesson mishap.

Well,

then you should probably open up my Christmas present a little early. Your

present is the greatest present I could ask for, but I do love presents.

Now this is a walking stick.

Yeah, it was used by a distinguished British general after he returned from

First World War.

And clearly, now you could probably use it to help you get around. Not that you

should be getting around too much.

Well, how about... No, he should not. Uh -huh. Uh -huh.

And there she is.

Should I be asking how Ashley might have known that I would possibly need a

walking stick? Don't be so suspicious.

It is so good to see you. You too.

Let me just put the casserole in the oven to warm up, and then you can tell

all your news. Sounds good.

Look at this.

Very nice.

That's drawing on me. See, I could be dancing. Okay, well, take it easy. Take

easy. Coming around.

Oh, oh.

I'm all right.

I am all right.

Okay, good.

Charlotte,

I wish you had a shop in Seattle.

Oh, I haven't expanded yet.

Speaking of which, aren't you two celebrating 10 years together?

Yes, we are.

December 23rd marks the anniversary of when we first met.

So why haven't you made it an official anniversary yet?

Because it's been a perfect 10 years.

So why change a good thing?

Oh, no, no, no. Don't you go anywhere. That's what I'm here for.

Ah, I knew it.

Hey!

You?

What are you doing here?

Well, I can see you again, too.

Is that Duncan? Yes, it is. Get on in here.

Duncan,

this is my lovely niece, Ashley.

Your niece?

Mm -hmm. Oh.

Ashley, this is Duncan Morris.

He is my estate lawyer.

Yeah, we've met, actually.

Yeah, at the auction.

Oh, well, actually, Duncan's here to appraise a few things.

Oh, well, then you definitely have the right man.

So what are you here to appraise? Is it this clock, maybe?

Uh, no, I don't think that's on the list.

Good, because it's been in our family for three generations, so you really

put a price on it, but I'm guessing you probably could.

Or maybe is it this piano?

I mean, this thing will probably double its value in the next few years, huh?

Well, not unless it hasn't been played, which I'm pretty sure it has.

Well, how about my mom's car?

I mean, that's been driven before, obviously, but really it's priceless.

Actually,

the car's not here anymore.

What? Why? Where is it? It was falling into neglect, sweetheart.

I asked you.

You told me to do whatever I thought was best.

I did say that. You're right. I just didn't think it would happen this fast.

Well, you know me. I know my way around any musical instrument, but...

Not cars.

So when this collector showed up, he offered to take great care of it, so I

him up on his offer.

I'm sorry.

No, it's okay. I understand.

You know what? I'm going to get out of here.

Why don't I come back and we can discuss what we have to go over.

Ashley, it was nice seeing you again. You all have a lovely evening.

Good night, Duncan.

Here, let's just sit down, have our dessert, and I'll make some coffee.

I'm actually pretty full. I'm just going to go grab my bag from the car.

I was planning on telling you.

I was just waiting for when I would see you again.

I get it.

And you did ask me if I wanted the car, and I told you to do what you wanted

with it, so... Well, I hung on to it for as long as I could.

Because I knew it had so many memories of your mother.

It was like her very own Santa's sleigh.

She'd get behind the wheel so happy and excited.

And then off we'd go, delivering charitable gifts all over town.

It made Christmas pretty special.

It still is very special.

Listen, I should probably grab my stuff from the car. And you shouldn't be out

here hobbling around. Come on. No, but maybe... Maybe we could get the car

Let's just leave it as a memory.

Come on.

You're still lighting up the town, are you?

Ashley? Hi.

Oh my gosh, what are you doing home?

Well, my uncle broke his foot, so I came home to help him out. I saw that big

boot of his when Beatrice had her singing lesson.

Come here, give me a hug.

Oh, it's been way too long. You know that, right?

I know.

So are you still in the lighting business?

I am, except the city also contracted me to help put up the decorations.

You and Clayton?

Just me.

Clayton's overseeing a construction site out of town right now, but he'll be

back in time for Christmas.

What about you? Staying for the holidays, I hope?

Uh, well, I told Charlotte I would, so here I am.

But, uh, what is going on with these decorations?

Triangle trees?

What happened to all the traditional greenery and bows and tinsel?

It's our new mayor.

It's her way of bringing the town into the 21st century.

But Robbinsville was built in the 19th century. That's its charm.

I know, but here we are.

Look, I've got to wrap up a job in selling lights at the market, but you

will make a plan?

Absolutely. Good, because I've missed you. I've missed you, too.

I'll see you later. Bye.

I think they're supposed to be Christmas trees.

Really? I don't see it.

Yeah, neither do I, to be honest.

Christmas shopping?

Getting a gift from my mom.

Hey, I'm sorry I interrupted dinner the other night. You obviously have business

with my uncle.

Hey, for the record, he had a hard time selling that car.

Man's got a big heart.

Runs in the family.

So as his family, you gonna forgive me for outbidding you?

We'll see.

Oh, my God.

What? I think that's the car.

Well, Ashley.

Ashley, hold on.

Hey, I was trying to tell you that's the mayor's car.

You've got to think for flashy new things.

Yeah, I'm beginning to see that.

You know, I helped your uncle sell the car. I drove the bill itself.

I can track it down for you.

No, no, it's fine.

I just thought this was it, but it's okay. Really. Well, why don't I pull it

and I'll drop it by Tony's later tonight.

Don't go chasing after the car.

Gregory lost and that's where the car.

Chestnut Lane. That's out in Perth County though, isn't it? It is.

It's a couple hours out, but it's really not that hard to get there. Yeah, but

why would this Mr. Lawson let me see what's clearly now his car?

I'm sure he's a reasonable guy.

Take Duncan with you.

They've already met, so he might be more inclined to show it to you.

That's a good point. It's a two -hour drive.

I could go as early as today tomorrow.

All right.

Then tomorrow we go see the car.

Okay.

All right, I got my car gassed up and ready to go.

Actually, do you mind if we take my car? I mean, your car is a Mini, and I'm not

so... I get it. Don't worry.

All right, hop in.

Oh, festive.

Yeah, I keep those in all year round. I just love the smell of Christmas trees.

Oh, your engine looks like it's running a little hot.

Oh, I wouldn't worry about that. I have an appointment for a tune -up this week.

Let's hit the road. Okay.

This guy collects fleas in our cars.

Hey, Mr. Lawson. I'm Duncan Moore. I help facilitate the sale of the car you

bought from...

Tony Warren a few months back. Do you remember that? Of course. Nice to see

again. Nice to see you. And who's this?

Hi, I'm Ashley Warren. My uncle's the one who sold you the car.

Ah.

We were wondering if we could maybe talk to you about that.

Please, come in.

Here we are.

Please, join me in some hot cinnamon cider.

Thank you.

You are most welcome.

For a car collector, you seem to have a lot of sleighs.

I'm not a car collector.

I'm a sleigh or sled collector.

You see, I'd heard rumors about a car that had been used to deliver toys at

Christmas, just like Santa's sleigh.

So I did a little research, and I tracked it down to your uncle.

I just thought it would be a unique addition.

To my sleigh collection.

Well, you're right.

It really was like Santa's sleigh.

Oh, were you part of the gift deliveries?

I was, yeah, for many years.

It's why I was hoping to be able to see it, since I didn't really get a chance

to... Say goodbye?

Something like that.

Well, I wish I could oblige, but I don't have it anymore.

It seems no matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get it to start.

And then one day, this fellow driving past saw it, and I tell you, the look of

joy on that man's face.

Turns out he remembered it as a boy.

So I surrendered the keys to him, and he brought a flatbed the next day and took

it away.

You just gave him the car? No paperwork or exchange or anything?

Nope. I just gave it to him.

The look of joy on that man's face sparkled in his eyes. It lit up as soon

saw it.

I knew it was better off with him.

Oh, but I do recall his name was Marcus.

No, it was Marcus.

Marcus. I think, no, no, it wasn't Marcus.

No, it was. It was Marcus. I think it was Marcus.

Okay, that's a weed.

It wasn't Mark. It was Martin.

That's what it was. It was Marvin.

You know what?

Thank you so much, Mr. Lawson, for taking the time and for the delicious

Oh, well, my pleasure.

Listen, if you do end up thinking about that guy's name, please give me a call.

Oh, of course, I will.

Thank you again, and Merry Christmas.

Well, thank you. Merry Christmas to you, too.

That's a great apple cider. Oh, good.

Well, that was a butt.

Okay, unless you remember that name.

Yeah, no, you're right. That was a butt.

Uh,

do you smell something, Sonny? Nope. Just the sweet smell of my Christmas

freshener.

That's not good.

Yeah, we should, uh, find a gas station. Yeah, you should definitely pull over.

Okay.

When was the last time you had a tune -up?

I don't know, a year, maybe more.

I didn't even know his delay was on until you did. Well, now I know why your

radiator's overheated.

Maybe someone in here might be able to sell some coolant.

Yeah, good idea.

Closed for the holidays.

Ho, ho, ho.

Oh,

no, no, no. You're going to... Burn yourself.

Are you okay?

I'll live.

Well,

do you have any water?

Are you thirsty?

For the car.

Oh, yeah. I think I got it.

Well,

it's not quite a gallon, but hopefully it'll get us home.

And we can't touch anything until the engine cools down.

The pressure alone would make this radiator cap pop right off like a

cork.

You know a thing or two about cars, huh?

I do.

Why, is that surprising?

It's surprising, though.

Did you teach yourself?

No, my mom taught me.

She told me every woman should know how to change a tire, do an oil change, and

fill up a radiator.

Well, that's two more things I know about cars.

Well, now you know not to touch a radiator cap when it's overheated.

And on that note, we should probably sit this out until this engine cools off.

Too bad the shop's closed, or else we could get some snacks.

Well, I figured we'd get hungry on the drive, so...

Pack some sandwiches. Oh.

I hope you like turkey. I love it. Thank you.

Hmm.

You know, you see, holly and bows, those are traditional Christmas decorations.

You really do like old things.

I'm not just old. I mean...

More like antique or vintage.

And anyway, that's besides the point, because Christmas should be about

tradition.

Like the Christmas on wheels toy drive? Isn't that what it's called?

Yeah.

So tell me, I mean, how do you spend Christmas?

Well, that depends.

A couple of years ago, my mom and dad moved overseas so they could be closer

their only grandchild. I think they gave up on the idea that I'd meet somebody

and settle down, so every other year, I fly out there.

Hmm. And what's this year?

This is a Robbinsville year.

What about you?

Hmm, well, I work for a company that typically sends me out to Christmas

auctions at this time of year, so I'm usually traveling.

No family in the city?

No family in the city.

But I am trying to open up my own shop.

Oh.

So I guess the city is where you plan on staying.

Yeah, that's the plan.

How does the city work?

My dad got a job out there when I was a kid. I was eight years old.

Stayed out there until after I got my law degree and I came back here.

Hmm.

And antiquing, how does that fit in with the law degree?

Well, assessing estates taught me that antiques were like good investments.

The value keeps going up, so I started collecting.

Hmm.

Sentimental.

Well, considering how cold it is out here, we're probably good to top it up

Oh. Oh,

yeah. No.

We're going to need every last job of it.

Oh. Sorry.

All right.

Okay. Thank you for the sandwich.

You're welcome. Anytime.

We made it.

We sure did.

Hey, look, I'm sorry we didn't find that car.

That's all right.

I guess it just wasn't meant to be.

But thank you for coming with me.

Oh, and get your tire pressure checked. It feels a little bit off.

You sure you didn't miss your calling?

Good night, Duncan.

Good night, Ashley.

Good lesson, William.

See you next week.

Hey, sounded great.

Okay, so I think I figured out how I could find the car.

Mr. Lawson said the man he gave it to lit up when he saw it, just like the

of the people we would deliver the gift to.

So, what if the man who had the car was a recipient of the charity drive?

That's possible.

Very possible.

And, if he was, his family name would be in some of my mom's old logbooks.

So maybe if I place a few phone calls... No, no, say no more.

Let's get to work. Let's find that car.

Thanks, Uncle Tony.

I could have carried that. No, come on.

All right, well, it was really nice speaking with you, Mrs. Henderson.

Merry Christmas to you, too.

Well, that's 50 calls we've made, and so far no one has the car.

Well, we still have one more logbook to get through.

We're in here.

Oh, what is all this?

We're trying to track down the car.

Oh, any luck?

None so far.

But, Tony, don't forget, you've got choir practice in 30 minutes.

Oh, I'm sorry. I just totally lost track of time.

It's my fault. I got him into this. Oh, we better be off.

And, Ashley, it looks like you could use a little rest, too.

Don't worry.

We'll find it.

Yeah.

Have fun.

So your uncle must be thrilled you're home because every time I take Beatrice

for her singing lesson, he always has a story to tell about you.

I think Uncle Tony probably has a story to tell about everything. And you don't?

What I'm saying is, we've all missed you.

And the charity drive, it's a big part of this town's Christmas tradition.

I know.

I'm sorry I didn't keep it up.

I know.

My uncle decided to give up the car.

Oh, no, really?

Yeah. But I am trying to track it down.

His lawyer's been helping me. Duncan Morris.

Do you know him?

Ring the bell.

Funny that you say that, actually.

That's how we first met.

Yeah, bid me on an angel bell at a Christmas auction.

Well, sounds like he's trying to make up for it.

I'm sorry, I cannot get over the fact that these are supposed to be Christmas

trees. Yeah, they'd be pretty hard to decorate.

Exactly. Come on, sweetie.

So, no luck yet?

Still no luck.

Well, my next student has just decided that he wants to learn recorder, so...

So, time for a break.

I read you loud and clear. Okay.

I'll see you later. All right.

Good luck with that.

Thank you.

What are you doing here?

I'm here to drop something off for your uncle.

Oh, he's actually inside teaching a lesson.

Oh. Yeah.

Oh, sorry. One sec.

Hello?

Yeah, this is she.

Oh, my gosh. Really? Are you sure?

Of course you're sure.

Yeah.

Yes, that would be great.

Thank you. Thank you so much.

I think I just found the car.

Where's it at?

At Griffin's Tree Farm.

Okay, come on. I'll take you out there.

Oh, in your car?

Oh, no. Not this time. If you're coming, we go in my car because I keep that

thing tuned up.

Wow.

I haven't been here in years.

My first time, actually.

Really?

Where'd you guys get your Christmas tree when you were living in town? Because

for Robbinsville folk, this is the place to come.

Well, when I was a kid, we would go on country drives and chop down our own

tree. Huh.

Is that Ashley Warren?

It is.

A few years older than I remember you sitting in that car you called about.

And you're a few years older than I remember you binding up those trees for

And here we are, all grown up. Well, for the most part.

And you are?

Oh, I'm sorry. This is Duncan. He's my uncle's lawyer.

And friend of the family.

Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Well, my husband's in the field right now, but trust me, he knows all about

car of yours from the stories I told him.

Well, thank you for letting us come out and see it.

Oh, you haven't seen it yet? Come on, I'll grab my coat and I'll take you out

the barn.

Thanks.

Nice guy?

Very nice guy.

I'm excited.

Well, now keep in mind...

It's been weathering in the elements a while, and I haven't had a chance to

it the once -over.

Duncan, do you mind? Yeah.

Now, I have to say,

when I was a boy, I was struggling after a couple of pork crops.

Well, the sight of this car...

Pulling up to the farm on Christmas Eve was like watching Santa's sleigh land on

the roof.

It's really something special.

So, is everything you remember?

Yeah.

Well, here, hop in.

Thanks, Dad.

Oh, and I brought the keys in case you want to try starting it up, but I have

warn you.

I haven't been able to get it to turn over since I got it.

Nope. No, I can't tell what it is. I've worked on tractors and all sorts of farm

machinery, but... I think it needed some TLC a ways back.

But thank you for letting me try.

You know, the gentleman who gave me this car said he knew I should have it. Just

by the look of joy in my face.

Kind of like the look you gave when you first saw it.

Except I think your joy goes a little deeper.

Merry Christmas.

Are you giving me the car?

No, I wouldn't say that, considering it was yours to begin with.

Wow.

Thank you. I'm speechless.

You know, you gifted a lot of happiness back in the day.

I'm just happy I could pay it forward.

But now we've got to get it home, and I don't think that little puddle jumper

you showed up in is going to be able to tell this baby.

We're going to need something bigger.

Yeah, she's secure.

Good to go.

Great job, Matt. Thank you.

Matt, I don't have the words. Enough said. I'm just happy she's back with her

rightful owner.

Thanks.

And hey, thanks for the trees.

Yeah, though I'm not sure what someone needs 12 trees, but hey.

I've got a little something up my sleeve.

So we'll see you back at the house. Yeah.

Ready?

I'm ready.

Good thing you like pillow Christmas trees.

I'll be.

Christmas just came home to Rub and Phil.

Thanks, Matt.

There she is.

Just like she always was.

Yeah, only she won't start.

And she's in need of some serious restoring.

All details of that can be worked out. Starting with a good cleaning. I think I

still have some wax and some leather polish here somewhere. Oh,

gosh. Are you okay?

Yes.

I promise, Uncle Tony, I can manage.

All right.

I, uh... I know she's a good aunt.

So I'm going to leave the two of you, or I should say the three of you, alone.

Please, you don't have to stand clean.

You've done so much already.

Are you kidding? I love the process of bringing antiques back to their original

glory. Oh, yeah?

Yeah. Anything that means that much has got to shine.

Agreed. Why don't you fill that bucket up with some water and I'll grab some

cleaners. Yes, ma 'am.

Wow. Now it looks like it always did.

Yeah. Almost like new.

Except the missing spot.

What? Where?

Right there.

Where?

You gotta look real... Okay, all right. I'm not falling for that trick.

All right.

You smell that?

Ginger snap.

Come on. I have a feeling Charlotte's baking.

Was I right? Are those ginger snaps I smell?

Yep.

I figured we needed something to celebrate.

That's right. To the return of the car and my niece this Christmas.

All right, I should head home and leave you to your festivities.

Not so fast.

You, my friend, have been a big help with this whole car search, so stay.

Have a glass, in case you know that.

Besides, now we have a fourth for the Christmas game.

Oh, I haven't played that game in years.

I figured this would be a great time to bring back old traditions, wouldn't you

say? I hope you guys brought your game, because I have the luck of the dice.

Well, I don't mean to boast, but I got my own little four -game win streak

on right now.

Oh, I sense this is going to get rowdy. All right, so what are we playing for?

Ginger snaps, of course.

Okay, let's do this.

Okay, not bad.

Oh, you get a card from the candy pile.

Ah, what would you get in your stocking if you were naughty and not nice?

A lump of coal, of course.

You got it. Not that you ever had any coal in your stocking. Oh, all right,

Duncan, you're up.

Okay.

Come on, Santa.

All right. Now, if you get this right, you've got a whole lot of ginger snaps

take home.

I'm ready.

Ready? Okay.

What would you traditionally put on top of a Christmas tree?

A piece of fruit, a reindeer, or an angel?

Fruit. Fruit.

It's an angel, of course.

And I'll even tell you why.

Angels are considered to be protectors.

And if you're lucky, I'll bring you a message of joy that you won't ever

forget.

Uh, yeah, that's right. I think you won.

Well, Duncan, you're winning.

Well, I'll let the house keep the winnings, but I will have one for the

Okay, go.

Thank you. And thank you again for a beautiful night.

Good night.

Night.

Okay, great. Thank you so much, Ben.

Hey, how was the singing lesson?

Your uncle says she has the voice of an angel. I think it's a voice only a

mother could love.

So what did the mechanic say?

He didn't find any major work other than replacing a rusted tailpipe.

What's not so great is that he couldn't figure out why it won't start.

Then I'd start with that tailpipe. That's easy enough, right?

Not if I want to restore her to her former glory.

But finding vintage is kind of my thing, so I'll find it.

Yes, you will.

Okay. Yep.

Yep. Thanks so much.

I can't believe it.

I can't find a single one. What about Duncan?

If there's an antique in this town, he's probably raised it.

Besides, I need something delivered.

What is it?

It's a secret.

You'll find out soon enough.

The address on the envelope.

All right.

I'll see you later.

Oh, hey, Ashley.

Hey. I'm just dropping this off for my uncle. It's the, um... Yeah, what is it

again?

I see what you're up to.

It's not going to work.

Lower your client confidentiality and all that. He also mentioned that you

be able to help me find a vintage tailpipe.

Oh, I don't know about that, but, um... I'm looking at my books to see if I have

any estates with old cars.

Thanks. Is this thing temperature controlled?

Yes, it is. Keep everything in mint condition.

Keep your hands off the glass. Thank you.

Do you even know the story behind this bell?

No, I don't, actually.

It belonged to the wife of the farmer.

He spent his days herding sheep with his sons.

And then one Christmas Eve, a winter storm blew in, and they got lost trying

find their way home.

So the farmer's wife stayed up all night ringing this bell until finally the

sound of the ringing led her boys home on Christmas morning.

That definitely makes you see it in a different light.

Yeah.

That's why

I love

antiques, for the stories behind them.

Is that the only reason?

That, and that we get to hold on to these precious few objects that mean so

much. Even when so many other things in life just leave us.

Any luck with that tailpipe?

Yeah, um... No, I'm not seeing anything here.

I'll just keep searching.

Why don't we have it made?

There's a metal worker down at the Christmas market.

We can see if they'll do it.

Yeah, that sounds great.

Okay, let's go.

It's the middle of the day.

These are holiday hours. Going to the tailpipe?

Yeah. Okay.

After you.

What is that?

And where are all the carolers that usually serenade the shoppers?

Well, that sounds like a question for the new mayor.

Ah, more out with the old, in with the new, huh?

Something like that.

Here we are.

Wow, these are amazing.

Thank you. And all made from old scrap.

So, is there anything in particular I can help you find? Uh, there is,

I have this old 1960s car that needs a new, well, rather an old tailpipe.

Is that our famous old red convertible that's rolled back into town? That's the

one. Although it's not really doing much rolling around at the moment.

Leave it with me.

I'll get it done.

Great. Okay, great, thanks. I mean, I can leave you a deposit or... Don't you

worry about that. I know all about that car and the good it did.

So you just come back here in a couple of days to pick it up.

Thank you so much. My pleasure.

Can you believe that? Well...

It's like the car is bringing out its, like, amazing Christmas spirit in

everyone. I haven't noticed.

I have an idea.

I think I know how to get her attention.

Do you want to help me?

It involves grabbing your car and waiting until nightfall.

That sounds covert.

Very.

All right, I'm in. Okay, let's go.

Perfect. Nice and quiet.

Yeah, I still don't know what for.

All I know is we got a couple of cars full of treats.

Rob and Phil used to have real Christmas trees decorating the streets. All these

weird triangular things.

I mean, I get that they're new, but that doesn't mean that they're better.

As Charlotte says, why change a good thing, right?

All right, let's get to it. Do you want to help me with this one? Yeah, let's do

it.

Okay, well, let's do it.

You're right.

This is the way Main Street should look.

The only thing that's missing is a red convertible coming around that corner

over there.

Hey, listen, I noticed the last name Morris in one of my mom's old logbooks

had the names of the families that we used to visit on Christmas Eve.

Was that your family?

Yeah, that was us.

Hey, listen, I got some...

The paperwork I bailed on earlier, I should probably get back to that. Of

course. And thank you for humoring me.

Yeah, I had fun.

I wish I could see the look on the mayor's face when she sees all this.

Me too.

But she's kind of like Santa Claus. I can't seem to catch her.

Well, don't wait by the fireplace.

I doubt she's coming down the chimney.

Good night, Ashley.

Good night, Duncan.

You know how to install this now.

I will figure it out. Well, in case you're having some trouble, I added some

wings.

Oh, that's perfect.

Thank you. And Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. And I hope I get to see that

car again.

We'll see.

Bye. Take care.

Uncle Tony? Nothing.

What are you two up to?

We're just talking about paperwork.

Fantasy draft. Yeah, paperworkable football.

What are you doing?

Yeah, what are you got there?

This is the brand new yet vintage tailpipe.

I'm dying to get it on the car, but my mechanic's all tied up on another job.

Well, that's not a problem for you. You know your way around four wheels.

Well, I know some things.

Why don't we do it?

We?

Yeah, you know, you just tell me what tool you need, and I'll hand it to you.

Great idea.

Okay. Let's give it a shot.

Yeah, okay.

Come on.

Okay. Now grab your coat.

Rent.

Thank you.

Almost.

Almost.

Okay, one more pull, I think.

Okay, I think I got it.

All right, let's see if this tailpipe brings us any luck.

Well, so much for angel wings.

Anything? Nothing.

I just, what could it be? I mean, Vince said that...

There didn't seem to be anything wrong.

Don't give up.

Give it another try.

I don't believe it.

Well, you know what this means, right?

Take this baby for a ride. Yeah, buckle up.

Wow, she drives smooth, like a sleigh through snow. Just like Santa's sleigh.

You know, you look right at home behind that wheel.

Yeah, it feels pretty good.

Think you'd let me drive this sleigh one day? I don't know. I've driven with you

before, remember?

You gonna hold me to that forever?

I don't know.

We'll see. We'll see.

Still has the same peps to her.

Hey, you really missed this car, didn't you?

There's a lot I missed.

Is that why it had been so long since you came home for Christmas?

Just didn't feel the same after my mom passed.

And I mean, my uncle did keep the charity alive with a toy drive through

church, but I never took the car out again.

And then after I moved to the city, I would come home for the holidays and it

was just a reminder of what Christmas used to be.

I guess the stories behind some antiques are harder than others.

When I was about five, my dad lost his job.

And it was tough for a few years, but not during Christmas, because every

Christmas, a car would come rolling down our street, full of gifts.

It would bring me, my sisters, my entire family so much joy.

But it wasn't the car that I was watching for, but a girl sitting in the

next to her mother.

She looked just like an angel to me.

And when we moved, I thought I'd never see her again, but here she is.

So as hard as some stories might be, maybe they're not over.

Maybe they're still unfolding.

And eventually, maybe they'll have a happy ending.

How did that just... I don't know.

Oh, it's gotta be something with the electrical, right? Yeah, that's gotta be

electrical.

Okay, well, just in case, I think we probably should get it back to the

Uh -huh.

Okay, well, I'll have Vince come and take a look at the wiring.

Okay. Let me help you with that. Thanks.

Well, I'm honored to have been able to go on the inaugural rides. The car's

back.

Well, I'm honored that you shared your family story with me.

Yeah, well, to be honest, those few years we struggled is probably the

why I value things in a more material way.

You're doing a good job of changing all that.

I'm happy to hear that.

I'll see you later, Ashley.

See you.

Hi, Ashley.

How was the drive?

Amazing, actually.

You know, I was thinking.

Maybe I should do it again.

The toy drive.

What do you think?

I think if you do...

Robbinsville will be the most joyful place around this Christmas.

There is one problem, though.

My mom would start fundraising for all the gifts we needed to buy right after

Thanksgiving, and we only have a few days.

What should we do?

We can have a Christmas bake sale.

That's how we'll do it.

We can get the whole town into it. Charlotte, this is incredible. Thank

No need to thank me, because just like everybody else in Robbinsville, I was

hoping for the day that car would get back on the road.

Now, I'm going to get going, and when I get back, I want you to have some help

here to get baking.

Sorry,

this is a friend from work. I've got to take this. Oh, yeah, sure.

Gabby, hi.

Ashley, I'm standing right outside of that shop you've been eyeing, and it's

just gone up for lease.

Do you want me to send you the realtor info?

Yeah, sure. Why not?

Okay. I'm sending it right now, and if I were you, I would get on it because

it's not going to be available for long.

Yeah, no, I will definitely look into it.

Thanks. And hey, I'll see you when I get back.

Okay. Bye.

Bye.

We have our hands full here.

Oh, there she is. I wasn't sure if you'd pull yourself away from that car.

I'm just making sure it's in good shape.

Oh, let's be honest. You love tinkering around in that garage, just like your

mother did.

And that's okay, but today we have about eight dozen curlers to make, so I'm

putting you on glazing. So Beatrice and I saw what you and Duncan did on Main

Street. Was that you?

It might have been.

Duncan and Ashley are a couple of little elves.

Really? Your uncle told me you two took the car out for a drive.

Oh, a drive.

Actually, we did.

It was nice.

He told me all about his family and... And what?

It inspired me.

You know, to get the Christmas drive going again.

Well, did it inspire you to maybe think about staying here in Robbinsville?

Well, I don't know about that. I mean, I just got a call about that shop I'm

hoping to lease and it just became available, so... So maybe you'll find

something here to convince you to stay.

Well, it looks like the last batch of curlers is ready to be bought. Oh, no,

Charlotte, you've already done so much. Please, I can take it from here.

The coolers are ready. Yes, they are, but they're not for you.

Now, we have another really big day tomorrow, so I think we should get some

rest. Good night, Ashley. Good night. Good night, Angel. Good night.

Oh, great. Can you put those on the table, and I'll put them on a tray.

Okay. Hey,

have you seen the petition going around? What petition?

The petition to bring back all the traditional decorations to Robbinsville.

Almost half the town has signed it already.

Yeah, I just signed it. Thanks to you two, the town's going to be kicking it

school again.

I'll see you later.

See you.

Wow, I didn't know we'd start all that.

Yeah, I hear that's not the only thing starting up again.

You heard about the drive already?

It's a small town, remember?

Right.

Well, I guess it's a good thing word gets out so fast around here, because if

this drive is going to happen, we're going to need to do some serious

fundraising. If I can help you keep track of the numbers.

That'd be great. Thanks.

Okay. Well, then let me buy one of these crullers so that we'll have something

to eat while we tally it all up.

Take these.

I glazed them myself.

I might have gone a little overboard, but that just makes them better, right?

Yeah, more sugar is always better. That's what I say.

I mean, that's a decent number.

Yeah, but it's still not enough to fund the drive.

We'll figure it out.

Hey, so I noticed that my uncle got my great -grandmother's ring appraised.

Well, he may have had it appraised, but you should know that that ring is

priceless. I'll say.

Did he ever tell you that she got married on Christmas?

He also said it was her favorite time of the year, that she was the reason why

your Uncle Tony...

And your mom loved the holidays, which I guess got passed on to you because I

saw that in you when we first met.

What do you mean?

I saw the look in your eye when I outbid you for the Christmas bell.

I like the story behind it.

Oh, so if it was just a regular old teapot, you would have been just as

disappointed? Well, I don't know. It depends on the teapot. Okay, what if it

a fancy teapot or a snowflake teapot or a Christmas tree teapot? Okay, all

right. I might have a thing for festive antiques.

But I mean, honestly, who doesn't love a Christmas auction?

Oh my gosh, that's it.

That's how we'll raise the rest of the money.

An auction.

Okay, I'm sorry, I can't say, but I gotta make some phone calls, I gotta get

Uncle Tony to book the auditorium. Do you think you could give me a hand

it up? Where are we gonna find the items we need for an auction? Don't worry

about that. I got it covered.

Okay, but we gotta get the word out.

Um... Christmas on Wheels, Charity Oxygen, December 23rd.

Oh my gosh, it's going to be so great. I'll see you later.

Hey, Gabby, it's Ashley.

Remember when you told me you could help me pack up my Christmas antique?

Well, I actually need them all shipped to Robbinsville ASAP.

Thank you.

Great. Merry Christmas.

Good, yeah.

It's not for the auction?

It is.

So we better get cracking.

Well, where'd these all come from?

They are mine, actually.

I told you I might have a thing for festive antiques.

Just a thing?

Bravo. That was fantastic, though.

Coming along quite well, wouldn't you say, Ashley? Yeah, it sounds great.

See? There's no need for you to have any jitters at your site.

But if you do...

This is a

German nutcracker that was built about 100 years before you were born.

They're thought to bring good luck.

So here, take it. And remember to have it with you for your recital. For luck.

I'll walk you out.

Merry Christmas.

And hey, break a leg.

Oh, that's Charlotte. She's here to pick me up for my choir practice.

I'd really love to help you both with all of this, but have fun.

Did you see the look of joy in that little girl's face?

Now, after a look, you're going to inspire all over town this Christmas.

I got to tell you, this is actually a lot more than I remember.

Yeah.

But all we have to do is go through everything, and then I'll write a short

description for each item, and we'll be good to go.

Okay. Do you want to take a little break?

Maybe go for a car ride?

I'd love to.

One sec.

Now we can go.

You sure you're okay giving up all your Christmas antiques?

Yeah. I think the reason that I was collecting them was to fill this void,

now I don't feel the need to do that.

And sharing them makes them feel more alive because of all the new stories

that'll be created.

Oh my gosh, Mr. Cooper's train set!

It's still here!

This was my very most favorite memory of the charity drive.

Coming to Mr. Cooper's toy store and buying up all the gifts we would

I still have a toy train from one of those years.

You do?

Yeah. It's my most prized with antique.

That's sweet.

I could probably get home and start writing up those descriptions.

Yeah, I've got some work I've got to wrap up.

I thought you said you were working holiday hours.

Or were you just playing hooky?

Maybe a little bit of both.

That's weird.

The headlights are on.

Oh, great, and a bulb's out.

That's got to be an easy fix. Well, you'd think, but it's got to be one of

old bulbs.

Maybe we can find one in town tomorrow.

I hope so, because I can't be riding around like this on Christmas Eve.

Or now. Although I have a feeling that if you got a ticket, this car would

its way out of it.

Just the car, huh?

I guess it'd be pretty charming, too.

Okay, Vince, thanks so much for looking into it for me.

So, any luck? Nope.

No old bulbs at the car lot or the scrap yard.

You? No, the dealership says they won't be able to get one in time.

Okay, uh, bulbs. Who would have a collection of old bulbs?

Oh my gosh, of course.

I can't believe I didn't think of this already.

I know exactly who would have one. Come with me.

There's my lighting lady.

There's the two of you again.

Yeah, we were just getting a thing for the car.

Which is why I tracked you down. I actually need a headlamp bulb for my

car.

Wait, hold on. Give me a sec.

Okay.

So Clayton thought I was nuts for hanging on to all of these, but he did a

garage run over a couple who bought a house in Pembroke, and this guy, you

he never threw anything out. I mean, his garage was full of old things. You

would have loved it.

He just, you know, had all these bulbs, and this might work for an early 60s

model. Hannah, this is incredible.

Thank you.

Well, I knew there was a reason I should have hung on to these.

So do you need a hand installing it?

No, I think we got it. Yeah.

But I think we should probably run because the Christmas Eve countdown is

Don't worry. We'll all be watching.

Thanks so much. Take care. See ya.

All right. Should we try it out? Yeah.

All right. Thank you, Hannah.

Looks like she's good to go.

You just called the car a sheath.

Yeah, the sheath felt sleek and stunning.

Ain't one of a kind.

You know, I should probably, um, charge this

battery one more time, just in case.

Oh, okay. Yeah.

Um, maybe I'll go by the auditorium.

Make sure it's ready for tomorrow.

Great. Thanks.

Good night, Ashley.

See you tomorrow.

All right. Black box.

Oh, great.

Wait, but these are your antique.

I know.

But all the proceeds go to the charity drive. I know that, too, and I'm okay

with that.

Only I didn't bring the angel bell. That's just way too valuable.

This is really generous. Thank you.

That car has a way of making people pay it forward.

This is my way of doing that.

Who's going to leave the auction?

I will.

I didn't realize you had any experience being an auctioneer. I don't, but I know

how to address a room, at least a courtroom.

Why don't we hold a mock auction? We'll see how you both do.

I'm okay with that.

We could pretend to auction off this Santa.

I love games.

Let the bidding start at $20.

And go.

All right, the bidding is starting at $20. Do I hear $20?

20. I hear 20. How about 22?

22.

There's a little bit more love than that. Can we get a 25?

25 right over here. Guys, we can do better. Come on. 27. Do I hear 27? 27.

You got money in your pockets and I know you want to spend it. Can I get a 30?

30 over here. 30 going once. 30 going twice.

30 sold.

Hey,

why don't you do it together?

It'd be more fun that way.

She's right. That might be kind of fun.

I'm game.

Sold.

We'll see you tomorrow, Duncan.

Bye, Ashley.

Okay, now we're done.

So what are your plans?

You know, after Christmas.

Uh, well, I guess I'll go back to Seattle.

I mean, Robbinsville is great and holds a lot of memories for me, but I think

I'd better get back to the present, right?

Yeah, right.

Somebody in there?

That's weird. I mean, how does that just happen?

I don't know. You know more about cars than I do.

I tell you, this car sure has a mind of its own.

I'll go around the back. I'll go around the back.

Well,

I think I'm going to head home because I have a feeling tomorrow's going to be a

long day.

But listen, thank you for helping, and thank you for being my lucky charm, and

thank you for... Ash, you don't have to keep thanking me.

I'm enjoying this.

Okay.

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

I'm doing it.

I'm getting us back out there for Christmas.

I don't know what else you want from me.

A little. Any tips?

Yeah, let's just have fun with it.

Hi, everyone.

Thanks so much for coming out to support the return of the Christmas on Wheels

charity drive.

Now, for any of you who aren't aware, all of the proceeds from today's auction

will go towards providing gifts.

Our first item up for bid is this beautiful vintage 1950s sleigh.

Can we get $50 on this beautiful vintage play?

$50. $50. Do we hear $55?

Going once.

$50 going once. $50 going twice.

Sold to Mr.

Lawson. Thank you for coming out, kind sir. Now can I get $40 for this festive

hand -stitched ensemble from 1952? $40. $40. All right. Can I get $45?

$50. $50.

$50 going once.

$50 going twice.

Sold. Next up, we have the vintage Christmas tree from the 1950s. We'll

the bidding at $60.

We hear $60. $60.

$60 in the back. We hear $65.

$65 in the back. How about $70? $70.

$70 there.

$70 going once, going twice, and sold to Matt Griffin. A lovely addition to your

tree collection.

Now we have this lovely porcelain Santa Claus from 1942.

We'll start the bidding at $30.

Do I hear $30? $30.

We hear $40 in the front.

$45.

45. How about 50? 50. 50 in the back. 55?

55. Do I hear 60?

55 going once.

55 going twice. And sold.

Our next item up for bid is this delightful set of Christmas cookie

1963.

Do I have a starting bid of $20?

$30. $35. Do I hear $35?

$35. Okay.

Christmas cookie cutters going once. Christmas cookie cutters going twice.

Christmas cookie cutter, go!

Now for our last item up for bid. A 19th century Christmas clock built in the

same year that Robbinsville was named an official town.

We will start the bidding at... The bargain price of $100.

$100. $120.

$130. I'll gladly pay $150 for this clock.

I'll bid whatever's required to make the Christmas drive complete.

Isn't that the mayor?

Sold to the mayor of Robbinsville.

To a successful fundraising auction.

Cheers. Cheers, everyone.

Cheers. Now, before we commence with our pre -drive tradition, I have one more

toast to make.

Oh. To our anniversary.

May I? Thank you.

These have been the best ten years of my life. And you're right.

I wouldn't change a thing.

As much as I would like to take a knee, would you, Charlotte Walton,

marry me?

Yes, of course I'll marry you.

Oh, it's beautiful.

It was my grandmother. She was married on Christmas Day. So I thought that this

would be fitting.

So I guess it would be fitting if we made wedding plans for next Christmas.

That would be perfect.

Congratulations. Thank you.

You've known about this the whole time, yeah?

I'm not at liberty to discuss that information.

Yeah, yeah.

Now, for the pre -drive tradition. To the piano.

Another tradition.

Yes, another tradition. Come on.

Deck the halls with boughs of holly. Fa la la la la la la

la.

Bye. Bye. Bye.

This year may go down as one of the best Christmases this family has seen in a

while. I'd have to agree.

And the big day hasn't even arrived.

Oh, but it'll get here soon enough.

And there's all that last -minute Christmas shopping to do tomorrow.

Exactly. So I think we should all get some rest. I'll get my coat.

Charles, that ring.

It was beautiful in there.

Commercialese.

Hey, Duncan.

Speaking of the big day, why don't you spend it with us?

I mean, unless, of course, you have something else planned.

Actually, I was thinking about taking a last -minute flight out to my sister's.

Really? I thought this was a Robinville year.

Well, yeah, I did too, but I think it's best I flew out, you know, do the family

thing. Okay, well, let me walk you to the door.

Good night. Good night.

Merry Christmas.

So does this mean you're not going to be at the drive?

I guess not, but the drive, that's your moment. You should enjoy every minute of

it. Yeah, it's just you've been such a big part of it up until now.

Yeah, you'll do great.

Just don't forget to get that toy train tomorrow morning.

Of course.

So, I guess this is it. I might not see you before I go.

I guess not, but Merry Christmas, Ashley. It's been a good one.

Merry Christmas, Duncan.

Ah, there's Mr.

Belk. Hey.

That was a beautiful proposal.

Charlotte was just glowing.

It was, wasn't it?

Maybe. What about you? Are you excited for tomorrow?

Yeah. Actually, I am.

It's just... What?

This void I've always felt at Christmas.

I realize that I'm the one who created it by running away from spending the

holidays here at home.

Because the last few weeks, I've felt more fulfilled than I have in a really

long time.

Something's still missing.

I don't know. Maybe I'm just too caught up in it and feeling a little

overwhelmed.

Just remember that sometimes change is for the best, even if it means

revisiting the past along the way.

Good night.

Good night.

Is that everything?

That's everything.

All right. Hey.

I think we're good. Yeah.

I can't believe we got it all in.

Somehow we always do.

I'm surprised Duncan wasn't here helping. Where is he?

Oh, uh...

Duncan's actually trying to find a flight to his sister's overseas, and I

expect him to stay. I mean, look at me.

I've got to get back to Seattle, right?

If that's what you want.

Hey, it's almost time.

I should go. Clayton should be home any minute, and Beatrice can't wait to catch

a sighting of this car.

Have fun. Thank you. I'll see you soon.

Okay, should we warm it up?

You go right ahead.

You're not coming with me?

No. I think this is your time. But I'll be watching for you.

Now get in there.

Start her up.

Thank you.

What is going on with this car?

What the dickens?

I think I know what's wrong.

What? This car.

It's missing something, too.

And I know what it is.

What's that?

Our good luck charm.

I just hope it's not too late to find it.

Thank goodness you haven't left yet. I wasn't able to catch a flight out. What

are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be on the road?

I should, but I can't because the car won't start.

But it's okay because I figured out why.

It's the same reason why I've been feeling that even though this has been

the best Christmases I've had in a really long time, something's still

And it's not a tailpipe and it's not an electrical issue.

It's you.

You're what's missing.

The car won't go anywhere without you, and I don't want to either.

I already left Robbinsville once with a broken heart.

I don't want to do that again.

I'm not going to let that happen.

What is that?

Oh, this?

Yeah.

Let's talk about that later. We need to get you on the road. Yeah, let's go.

Okay, should we take my car? We should definitely not take your car. Come on.

All right, ride with you.

You got that list?

Checked it twice.

Let's do that.

Merry Christmas!

We did it.

We delivered them all.

Actually, there's one last gift.

It's for me.

Well, then you should open it.

Angel Bell.

I was on my way to drop it off when you headed out for the drive.

Well, then I guess I'll never lose my way home again.

Merry Christmas, Ashley.

Merry Christmas, Duncan.

May I have this dance?

Of course.

This time I promise you I'll be there for Christmas.

I'll be there for Christmas.