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Happy holidays, everyone.

Thanks for joining us.

I'm Candace Cameron-Bure, and I'll be with you all week for

Hallmark Channel's seven-night Thanksgiving movie event.

That's right, an all-new holiday movie premiere every night this week.

And I'm so excited for you to hear the brand-new

original Christmas song in tonight's movie.

The premiere of A Christmas Duet starts right now.

See you later in the movie for more holiday fun.

I

hope he's bringing me love this Christmas Cause I deserve you here Bring me love

this Christmas Cause I've been good this year Hope he's bringing me love this

Christmas Cause I deserve you here Bring me love this Christmas

Perfect Nice work, Mrs. Tillis.

Ms. Farish, you finished four already?

What kind of coffee did you have this morning, and can I have a cup?

Afri, this was such a great idea.

Thank you.

I can't wait to hang one in our cottage door.

Me neither.

Sam and I just love this place.

You really make it feel like a home away from home.

Thanks.

We try.

New arrivals.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Welcome to the Blue Spruce Inn.

You must be the Roth family.

That's us.

I'm Mark.

This is Aaron.

And this is Emma.

Say hi, Emma.

Hi.

Hi, Emma.

I'm Avery.

Thank you for having us.

You look familiar.

I was just thinking the same thing.

I get that a lot.

I must just have one of those faces.

Anyway, it's so great to have you guys here all the way from Texas, right?

Yes, ma'am.

Emma has always wanted a white Christmas.

And this year, we could finally make it happen.

Well, you picked a great town for it, and it just so happens.

We have the best Christmas festival around.

Really?

Yeah.

Come with me.

So the Yule Tide Festival dates back to the 1940s.

It started as a way to cheer folks up when times were hard.

And now, no matter what happens during the year,

everyone comes together to celebrate and be thankful.

Ah, sounds like a wonderful tradition.

Where is it held?

Each year, the town votes on which local business has the honor of hosting this

year it's the Phillips farm oh have you ever hosted it here haven't been at luck

yet oh this is for you thank you and this is for you pick one thank you you're

welcome enjoy your stay at the blues prison oh you like that smell Yeah, I do too.

Your dog is adorable.

Yeah, he doesn't even know it.

Wait, do I know you?

Uh, no, I don't think so.

Yeah, you're that singer, right?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Jesse Collins, nice to meet you.

Oh, I loved your music.

You used to sing with that woman.

Yeah.

What's her name?

Well, it's been a while.

I've been a solo act since then.

I had a show in Brighton last night.

Oh, wish I knew.

It would have been there.

I hope it went well.

It went great.

Thanks, man.

Merry Christmas.

You too.

Oh, thanks.

Ready to hit the road, Rowdy?

Kind of starts waiting for no dog, huh?

We are out of Gingerbread Man.

New batch coming right up.

The guests love them.

They're going faster than... Hotcakes.

Got those too.

Susie, you are a whirling dervish of culinary delight.

Well, the festival has really drawn a crowd this year.

I know.

I can't wait to build a few more cottages.

I don't want to turn people away.

Oh, someone thinks that's a good idea.

I can't wait to meet her.

Me neither.

But this little angel better not make her debut

until after Christmas, like she's supposed to.

Wait.

You hear me?

After Christmas.

Avery, thank goodness I found you.

Something terrible has happened.

Hey, Arnold.

Did somebody spike the town fountain with bubbles again?

No, but there was water involved.

Philips Farms was setting up for the festival, and an irrigation pipe burst.

The whole place is flooded.

Oh, no.

That really is terrible.

Yeah.

Well, the farm's going to be fine, thank goodness.

But everything for the festival is underwater, so they can't possibly And

less than a week away, this is a complete disaster.

Can we help?

Well, actually, that's why I'm here.

Would you consider hosting the Yuletide Festival?

Here at the Blue Spruce Inn.

I know it's short notice, but... Yes!

Oh, I'm so happy you said that.

The town council, we had an emergency meeting,

and everyone voted you their top choice.

This is such an honor.

I always thought we could host a wonderful festival here.

Look, we're still assessing the cost of the flooding, but

I'm sure we'll have enough funds left to cover your expenses.

Great, and we certainly have enough space on the inn grounds.

We're gonna have all the greatest hits.

We're gonna have snowmen and horse-drawn carriage rides and fun Christmas activities.

And cookies galore.

I knew I could count on you too.

You're sure this isn't too much.

It's only six days away.

You must be busy as it is.

No.

We've got a great team here to help us.

Great.

I'll be in touch.

Six days.

There you are.

Avery.

Hi, honey.

Hi.

There's a Ms. Sally here to see you.

She says it's important.

Oh, okay.

Well, I better go.

This is so exciting.

The Yuletide Festival comes to the Blue Spruce Inn.

Wow.

Did you hear?

What?

I know.

I'll tell you all about it.

Come on, help me.

Hi.

Avery Davis.

Oh.

Phyllis Sullig from World Passage Magazine.

Oh.

Oh.

I submitted the Blue Spruce.

For a consideration for our top Winter Lodge award, yes?

That was months ago.

I never heard anything.

Well, you can now consider you're in officially in the running that's great yes

of course I did register under a nom de plume you see I didn't want to tip you off

although I do suppose I'm tipping you off now but then again I'm so unconventional

that way besides I mean who doesn't like unannounced guests over the holidays the

more the merrier that's very sweet could we sit sure now as I'm sure you already

know the top acclaim and exposure not to mention a sixty thousand dollar prize well

let's just make sure you love it here mm-hmm I will be staying for the week and

I'll assess everything the inn has to offer to ensure that it and you are worthy

well Phyllis miss Selig sorry miss Selig you picked a great week to stay here it

just so happens we're hosting the annual Yuletide festival hmm that sounds like an

awful lot of work oh no we host events here all the time what Well, you don't

want to be pulled in different directions and overextend yourself.

I can handle it.

You may find this helpful.

The former Top Winter Lodge Award winners, they had

complete dedication to the running of their establishment.

I mean, that was their entire focus.

Right.

Okay.

Well, do make sure that you continue on with your daily

routine because you will not even know that I'm here.

But if I might ask, could I have a cup of tea if it's not too much trouble?

Of course, what kind?

Green.

Great.

Oh, but not Jasmine.

Mint.

Oh, and nothing too robust.

Something maybe...spritely.

You know, I'm really not picky, so you can just surprise me.

Ooh!

One cup of Spritely green tea coming right up.

You just couldn't resist, could you?

Nope.

So you heard.

We're in the running.

I know.

And if we win, we could get a head start on those cottages.

You don't think we're taking on too much at once, do you?

With the festival and the critic at the same time?

No, I'll help plan the festival.

That way you can focus on Ms. Selig in the end.

I don't know.

You're so...

I feel fine.

Healthy as a horse.

Plus, I'll delegate.

Don't forget, my husband is our handyman.

That's true.

Well, there goes nothing.

Oh, wait!

Oh, right.

The tea.

Thank you.

Got a feeling it's gonna be another great show.

You know what, me too.

You know, it feels good to get back to my roots with these small-town tours.

I'm gonna drum up a little enthusiasm with sales.

Show the label you still got it.

Exactly.

And, you know, it's a good promotion for when I turn in my new album.

Still writing up a storm?

Yep.

You know, it looks like I'm gonna meet the top of the year deadline after all listen

Jesse um look you've been working non-stop might not be such a bad idea to take a

little R&R for the holidays oh you're serious uh-huh no no why would I do that

well you're cooped up on a bus all day long with me and the dog how you gonna

write songs about life and love if you aren't out there

experiencing it well did that once You know how that turned out.

Ready.

Besides.

Listen to that.

I've got their love to get me through.

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome Walmart with the morning star,

Mr. Jesse Collins!

There she is!

Hey guys, sorry I'm late.

Marshall, thank you so much for helping out.

Kidding?

When Susie told me about you guys hosting, I couldn't wait to get started.

Six days isn't much, but we can get started.

it done.

Okay, so we laid everything out so you can see where it can go.

This is great.

And I made a list of everything that needs to be done so we can keep track.

Horse-drawn carriages, snowmen, and snow women and children.

Speaking of which, I thought of a way how we could jazz things up.

Instead of just snowman building, we could have a snowman decorating contest.

The best good surprise.

Cookies!

Of course.

Okay, so, snowmen can go here.

Then we can put the hot chocolate station, ornament

painting, and stocking and embroidery over here.

Concessions over here.

The horse-drawn carriages.

Santa's Village?

Santa's Village.

Of course.

With sleighs and presents.

Presents?

Whoa.

Susie.

I think I just got a little carried away.

Are you okay?

You look a little flushed.

I'm fine.

There's nothing to worry about.

You just got a little overexcited.

Thanks, Doc.

So I can get back to planning?

Not so fast.

Now you're due right after Christmas, and you're already busy at the inn.

But... Doctor's orders.

Thank you.

I'm sorry, Avery.

I really wanted to help.

You already have.

Don't worry, babe.

I'll be there.

Exactly.

We got this.

Well, running the inn and impressing the critic.

No worries.

Leave it to me.

Okay.

Then you'll need the list.

I mean, pass me the list.

It details all the to-dos for the festival.

And you won't even have to check it twice because I already have.

Thanks, Susie.

Yeah, and I've got a couple of construction guys.

I'd be happy to help.

I'll start on the stage tomorrow.

What stage?

Oh.

Did I not mention that?

It's on the list.

How about we have some live holiday musical entertainment?

That's a great idea.

Who'd you have in mind?

Well, I do know this great singer.

Here, you need to see her in action.

Oh, no, not this.

You're kidding, right?

Avery, you had a number one holiday hit years ago.

But you're still so good.

Look, I stepped away from all that for a reason.

Honey, help me out of here.

I am not getting involved.

Oh, come on.

I think all special it would be if Avery Davis took the

stage for one night only and sang wouldn't be Christmas.

Wouldn't be Christmas is a duet.

Then sing something else.

You guys were all over the radio.

Look, you've said yourself, you sometimes

wonder if you shouldn't have given music up.

It doesn't matter anyway.

I'm not singing.

And Jesse Collins is the last person I want to think about this Christmas.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

You've been an amazing crowd.

Thank you for having me.

Sing it.

Wouldn't be Christmas.

What was that?

It wouldn't be Christmas.

Oh.

No, I can't do that one.

That's a duet.

But what if I sang you a Christmas classic instead?

Hang all the mist on toe, I'm gonna get to know you better, better This Christmas,

and as we trim the tree, how much fun it'll be together, together This

Christmas, fireside is blazing bright, oh We're caroling through the night,

yeah, and this Christmas will be... Christmas lights.

Check.

Susie can't honestly think I'll sing.

Hey.

I made something for the festival.

What is it?

Follow me.

See?

You can change the numbers as we get closer to the day.

Marshall, this is great.

Now everyone can count down to Yeah.

Hey, how's Susie doing?

I finally got her to take a break and lie down for a while.

That'll last about five minutes.

You're telling me.

Um, how's the planning going?

There's so much to do on this list.

And only five days to do it.

When I have a big project, I just start with the essentials.

Like with a building, I'd start with the foundation.

Well, Christmas trees.

You can't have a Yuletide festival without Christmas trees.

There you go.

Oh, this is my parents.

Do you mind?

No.

I'll give Mr. Hutch's Christmas tree farm a call.

Thanks.

Hi, Mom.

Hi, Dad.

Hey.

Hi, honey.

We are just thrilled that you're going to be hosting the festival.

Wait.

Where'd you hear that?

Susie just texted us.

I knew she wouldn't last five minutes.

Angie told us about the award.

Congratulations, honey.

That's huge.

Well, I haven't won it yet.

I still have to impress the critic they sent.

Wait, what's that noise I'm hearing?

Oh, it's just your father trying to shut the suitcase.

You can't very well bring the Florida beach weather with us.

Guess what your father heard at the grocery store.

Move your cart, you're in my way.

What?

No!

Wouldn't be Christmas.

Patty, I wasn't supposed to say anything.

You know Amy doesn't like to talk about the song?

It's fine, Rob.

Amber's fine with it.

Aren't you, honey?

You're fine with it.

Not as if I mentioned Jesse.

You guys know I can hear you, right?

Well, we don't want to keep you, honey.

I hope you're not too overwhelmed with all the work.

No, I can handle it as long as nothing else arrives to distract me.

Oh, new guests.

I gotta go.

But call me when you get to the airport, okay?

Love you.

Love you, too.

Love you, sweets.

Love you.

Hi.

Jesse?

Avery?

What are you doing here?

When did you... How did you... What?

Let's start over.

Hi, Jesse.

Hi, Avery.

What are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

I asked first.

Right.

No, I'm on tour.

I have a show in Richfield tomorrow.

I guess my team booked me here.

What about you?

How long are you staying?

Oh, I'm staying for a while, actually.

Through the holidays?

Like forever.

I own the place with my... My partner Susie.

You own this place?

Hold on.

Little Miss stopped the bus.

I need to bask in the rays to, what, Swiss Chalet?

People change.

I always pictured what you might be up to, but I never thought this.

Beats chasing the spotlight.

Cool.

Yeah, I mean, maybe for you, give me the open road.

I did.

How's that going for you?

I'm sorry.

No, no.

I'm sorry.

Um, we shouldn't do this here.

Maybe this is to...

Avery?

Dan!

Woo!

I remember when you were a puppy we rescued you, you still looked like a puppy!

Yeah, makes one of us haven't had that Avery Davis energy around to keep me young.

Well, you look great.

I can't believe you guys are still touring together.

Yeah, I know, right.

So, what are you doing here?

Well, actually, she owns the place.

Well, what a happy coincidence.

Is that how we we describe it?

Maybe a little differently.

I'll take that.

I'm gonna go get the rest of our stuff, but after that, you're gonna tell me how

in the world you ended up running an in out here.

Come on, Rattie.

Come on.

Good boy.

So, show me around.

Sure.

And this is the kitchen.

Avery, I just got a call from Jesse Collins.

I love you.

Loved you, past tense.

I mean, I still love you.

Love your music, that is.

I was your biggest fan.

I am.

Present tense.

Not biggest because I'm pregnant.

Susie.

This is Susie, our baker and co-owner of the Blue Spruce.

And I believe she has a message for me.

Oh, right.

The Christmas tree farm called.

They're ready for you to go pick out whichever trees you want.

Great!

Okay, I have to run, but you're welcome to stay here if you want.

Well, I can stay somewhere else if this is too...

Everywhere else in town is booked up because of the Yuletide Festival,

which I am now hosting.

Long story.

But, yeah.

Wait!

Jesse, you have to go with her.

She'll need help carrying the trees.

So heavy.

No, look, I'm fine.

Um, Jesse's busy.

He has a gig tonight.

Right, no, I...

Huge deadline with the album, label, got to turn it in.

Only here for one night.

You know, honestly, I should probably get to my room.

That's for the... But you can't!

The room.

The room isn't ready yet.

Yeah.

Just wall-to-wall mess.

And mice.

So many mice.

Mice.

There are mice in this hotel?

Miss Selig.

No.

Susie was just kidding.

It's all a big joke, right, Susie?

Yes, a joke.

I'm joking.

I wasn't joking about those Christmas trees being heavy.

I would help carry them, but in my condition.

All right.

Looks like I'm going to be hauling some Christmas trees.

Great.

Too skinny, too small.

This tree is perfect.

And this tree?

Uh, you know, might I suggest maybe smaller trees since I am your muscle?

Don't tell me you've gone soft.

What?

No.

No, you know what it is?

Really?

I'm having flashbacks of me carrying all of

your suitcases in our first cross-country tour.

It was one suitcase.

I remember it being a little bit more.

Okay, well, maybe it was packed a little heavy,

but a girl's got to have a costume change.

So, uh, where are you spending Christmas?

Uh, on the road.

Just been too busy the past couple of years for it, honestly.

But you always loved Christmas.

You look, I gotta ask, why an inn?

I'm like, why this town of all places?

What'd you imagine me doing?

Parasailing in Argentina, tracking the Serengeti.

Or, you know, sneaking into my concerts, hiding out in the crowd.

You wish.

You know, funny thing.

Uh, sometimes I would look out into the crowd and think that I saw your face.

But then I realized that it wasn't you.

So I hear you've been having fun since going solo?

Me?

No.

Wait, from who?

Oh, you know, pops up on the internet.

Well, you know, one of the perks of not having a hit single in a while,

people tend to leave you alone.

Yeah, that's true.

It's nice being under the radar, not having people pick your life apart.

So what about you?

You find someone to settle down with?

Oh, no.

I've just been busy.

Just like...

Right.

And what about you?

Me?

Yeah, just busy.

Just...

Plus, I don't like to be in one place too long.

Hmm.

Tell me everything.

Is it as romantic as I'm imagining?

We're picking out Christmas trees.

A can-a-girl dream.

I know this isn't why you called me.

Oh, right.

The critic, Miss Selig.

She's in the lobby.

She looks displeased.

I offered her snickerdoodles, but she didn't want any.

What kind of person doesn't want snickerdoodles?

Oh, no.

I forgot I told her I'd give her an interview at noon.

Okay, tell her I'll be right there.

I have to go.

Uh, but we need a dozen more trees.

Oh, no, no, go.

Go.

I got this.

Really?

I got this.

Pick big ones.

The biggest.

Ooh.

Do you have anything a little less, brightly?

Perhaps something calm, like tall grass on a summer's evening.

Tall grass.

Of course.

Can you work cut out for you at that one?

I am so sorry.

I'm late.

I imagine you were pretty busy with in-requests.

Actually, I was picking out trees for the festival.

Ah, I see.

So, tell me, how did you come up with the name The Blue Spruce for your inn?

The Blue Spruce is my favorite tree.

Not just because they're beautiful, but they're unique.

They have shallow roots, but they can withstand strong winds.

It reminds me of when I was performing, and then I moved here, and I found my roots.

Oh, what a beautiful story.

And what about the inspiration for your inn?

Well, when I was touring, I would stay in one hotel after another.

So I wanted to create a place that reminded me of what

I missed, a place that felt like a home away from home.

That's lovely.

And I want you to feel that too.

Avery!

Avery, a terrible thing has happened.

Terrible things, more than one.

My friend here loves to exaggerate.

Excuse us a moment.

Arnold?

What's wrong?

Well, I know I said we'd have enough funds left, but there's been a miscalculation.

What kind of miscalculation?

Well, there's less money than we thought.

How much less?

None.

What?

How?

Well, there were a lot of unexpected costs due

to the flooding, and we might have to cancel.

We can't cancel the festival.

Well, I've talked with the town council.

They've looked at the budgets, and unfortunately they agree.

I just don't see any of your option.

Do you?

Five days to pull this off and no way to pay for it?

I just don't want to let people down.

You know, when I was singing, what I loved about

the music was that it brought people together.

That's what I love about the festival.

together.

Look at them.

They would have been perfect to sing on the stage.

Yeah, but you would have been better.

And you and Jesse together, he would have been the best since he's here after all.

Here for one night.

Besides, I'm sure that singing with me is the last thing on Jesse's mind.

Hey, Jesse.

Uh, just writing.

Yeah, that's writing.

I was gonna head into town for the tree lighting.

You wanna come with?

Uh, can't.

I really gotta get this done.

Okay.

How's it coming along?

Not my best work.

You need to replenish the well.

I get some fresh air, take a little walk.

Somebody like that idea.

Besides, I bet Avery will be there.

All right.

Let's do this thing, Brody.

It's a nice little town.

Yeah.

No, it's charming, I suppose.

Jesse, look at this.

Your old buddy, Micah Cameron.

Yeah.

You know, I heard he was doing a huge stadium tour on the East Coast.

I'll reach out to his team.

We'll get you back to that level, Jesse.

I know he was.

Hey.

Thought you'd be in all night writing.

Yeah, just replenishing the well.

Such an artist.

Where do you find the inspiration?

I'm Marshall.

Susie's husband.

Jesse Collins.

Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you, Jesse.

This is Dan.

Friend slash manager extraordinaire.

Hey, Dan.

This is Rowdy.

Can you shake Rowdy?

Shake him off.

Good boy.

Hey, thanks for helping with the trees earlier.

I don't need my back for anything, you know.

Another round, everyone, for our annual Christmas tree lighting.

Now, as some of you may know, our Yolteite Festival has had a couple of hiccups.

And, well, Avery and Susie of the Blue Spruce Inn had

generously agreed to save the day and help host the festivities.

But, well, it seems that after almost 80

years, our Yuletide Festival is going to be...

Better than ever.

That's right.

This year's going to be extraordinary.

There's something special about our town, right?

We come together to help each other out.

Well, after what happened at the Phillips Farm, we lost all of our funding.

So we're asking that people donate decorations or supplies if you have them on hand.

We've got some extra lumber down at the yard if you need to build anything.

The community players have a bunch of set pieces

and props left over from our Santa's spectacular.

Oh, that's great.

Thank you all so much.

This is what the Christmas spirit is all about.

Avery, I knew you were the right person to host.

And so, for keeping the lights on, Why don't you do the honors?

Thank you all so much for helping.

We've got to work fast.

I think we're actually gonna pull this off.

Thank you, Avery.

We're just we're just happy asking just get involved.

Well, let me show you the plans.

This will be Santa's Village, and...

Could you?

Actually, Marshall will walk you through the plans.

I'll be back in a moment.

Ms. Selig, did you sleep well?

Wonderfully.

The bed was very comfortable.

But I was hoping to have my breakfast tea on the porch listening to my favorite

classical station, Oh, we're just beginning construction for the festival.

The whole town is shipping in.

Why don't I have our kitchen whip you up a special breakfast?

Susie is famous for her Boise and Berry buttermilk flack.

And I'm just not sure.

They're not even on the menu.

I could have them made specially for you and brought straight to your cottage.

Have the fireplace lit up.

Doesn't that sound lovely?

I suppose it does.

Thank you.

Hey!

Headed off already?

Yeah.

Uh, I was looking for you, actually.

Gotta head out if I'm gonna make it to my next show.

Of course.

I wish I had more time, but I don't.

I mean, you know how it is, guitars and gigs.

No.

Don't I know it.

Do you really not miss it?

Do you really still love it?

Merry Christmas, Avery.

Merry Christmas, Jesse.

Hear my favorite song, come on, and everyone reminds me this is true, me and you.

All right, focus, Jess.

Focus.

I just wanted to check and see how you're doing since Jesse left.

Well, it was great to have him here.

But it's best that he left because I need to focus.

Where were you watching that video?

I heard it from outside.

It's just something Jesse said.

He asked if I miss performing, and I don't.

So after Ridgefield tonight, we've got a tight turnaround before Sims brewing,

but we can make it work, and then we're off to... Hey, Jesse.

You listening?

Oh.

What's on your mind?

It's nothing.

It's just something every set.

She asked if I still love performing.

And do you?

Of course.

Music's my dream.

Well, my dream used to be Christy, then Margaret.

We know how those turned out.

Well, you know what they say?

There are times of charm.

I'm holding out hope.

Hi, mom.

Hi, dad.

Are you in DC?

Hi, Mr. Mrs. Davis.

Are you ready for the cold weather?

Hi, Susie.

Hi, honey.

We sure are.

But there's a really big storm rolling into the Northeast.

All flights are grounded.

No.

Any word on when it's going to clear up?

No, nothing yet.

But we'll figure something out.

We wouldn't miss Christmas with you.

Okay.

Well, call me if you hear anything else.

Of course, honey.

We will.

Muah.

Bye.

Bye.

Hey.

Don't worry.

I'm sure they'll make it.

Not if it heads our way.

All right, let's go chase those dreams.

Well, your dreams may not be changing, but our travel plans might be.

What do you mean?

Roads are closed.

Storm rolled in just south of us.

We're not going to make it to the next town, let alone the next show.

That's great.

Okay, Santa's Village, let's bring you to life.

Oh, Mr. and Mrs. Roth from Texas.

I see Marshall's taking good care of you.

Oh, yeah.

Yes, this basket is wonderful.

I can put it in your room for you.

They were just asking me why you look so familiar.

It's going to come to me.

I know it.

We're just off to town for some Christmas shopping.

Does the inn have a daycare?

I'm as with Susie right now.

We can definitely arrange something.

I think I have a better idea.

Have you seen our Santa's village?

Not yet.

I think the elves may need help decorating.

Oh, she would love that.

And there's a special way to get there.

They're very tall.

I've only ever been on a pony.

Well, just think of them as big ponies.

Besides, look at that sweet face.

Hey, he nibbled me.

That means he likes you.

Come on.

It's like Ron's dad's swing.

That's the idea.

See?

It's fun.

Just wait till the kids back in Texas hear about this.

Mikey's gonna be real jealous.

Who's Mikey?

He's a boy in my class, and he left a ladybug

on my desk and said I was his girlfriend.

And that's gross.

Well, relationships are complicated.

Hey, Avery, hold up.

What are you doing back?

The snowstorm blocked the roads, so...

Does that mean he can help us decorate Santa's village?

You bet I can.

The only way to get there is to carriage ride.

Right.

I happen to be a natural around horses, so... Careful.

Sorry.

That's okay.

Are you Avery's boyfriend?

Uh, well, I haven't introduced you to.

Emma, Jesse, Jesse, Emma.

Hi.

So, Emma, which way to Santa's village?

That way.

Okay.

Looks like a village fit for Santa himself.

Mr. Venue, thank you.

Thank you so much for donating all of this.

Well, this was all just gathering dust in theater storage, and not the good kind of

dust where it floats through the spotlight

to set the scene of a dark and stormy night.

No, just the filthy kind of dust we had to clean.

Oh.

So, I was wondering if Dan and I could stay here until the storm blows over.

You're in luck.

Your cottage just so happens to still be available.

Great.

One condition.

Well, seeing as how you're so good at decorating trees, I can only imagine how

good you are at all kinds of Christmas decorating.

The festival's in four days.

Well, it is four days like it's been writing.

But who will help Emma decorate her snowman for the snowman decorating competition?

Please.

Well, how can I say no to that?

Deal.

Relationships are complicated.

You're enjoying this way more than I expected.

Yeah, I don't know.

I guess I forgot how much fun Christmas can be.

It used to be all about it.

No matter what city we were in over the holidays, what changed.

I don't know.

Just, I got busy.

Focused on other things.

Right.

Music.

How's your album coming along?

Good.

Just, you know, writing a lot.

Any hits in there?

No.

No.

I don't think so.

Why not?

It's just... The songs are all scattered.

There's not really anything tying them together.

Let's keep that between us and the snowman.

Scouts on her.

But you, on the other hand, never had a problem writing.

In fact, you were great at it.

You could do it all.

I could do the music.

And it started to be all about touring and getting bigger and doing more.

Yeah, all the stuff that I loved about it.

The unpredictability, the hustle.

That's when it stopped being fun for me.

And then we kind of lost touch.

running right next to each other.

Hey, I'm being attacked right now.

You two?

What is it?

Wait, I surrender.

I surrender.

Oh, okay.

Avery, there's been a terrible emergency in the kitchen.

You have to come back.

A terrible emergency.

Miss Ehrlich, I was just... bringing you a complimentary gift basket.

Oh!

Okay, what's wrong?

What's going on?

Jesse, is that you?

I'd recognize that voice anywhere.

Yeah, no, it's me.

Roads are shut down.

Oh, thank goodness.

I mean, not about the roads.

Thank goodness you're back.

Not that I was hoping you'd be back or anything.

Susie.

You called about a terrible emergency in the kitchen?

for the Yuletide Festival?

I didn't realize how much flour and sugar and spices we'd gone through.

I'm out of practically everything.

I wouldn't call that an emergency.

I haven't got a single vanilla bean to extract.

All spice, try no spice.

I don't have convection or sugar or turbanado

sugar or demerero sugar or masacobado sugar.

I was saying that three times fast.

And I need to make all the cookies for Christmas Day.

Shouldn't you be resting anyway?

Huh.

Tell her that.

It's like she's running a judo class in there.

Okay.

I'm going to send a runner to town to get you everything you need.

Great.

Wait, but not Alan.

Last time he got artificial vanilla instead of the real thing.

Got it.

Oh, and not Lena.

She confuses baking powder and baking soda.

Okay.

Oh, definitely.

Not Armando.

He always gets-Hello!

Hello!

Oh!

Miss Selig.

Hi.

Oh, hello.

Hey.

That was a lovely basket, Avery.

Thank you so much.

And I also wanted to compliment the chef on those amazing pancakes.

yesterday.

Thanks.

Now, what's this I hear about you running out

of ingredients and the staff running a mile?

Oh, no.

It's just the holiday festivities have us a little low on stock.

It's nothing.

Right.

You know, a well-run kitchen is the mark of a well-run property.

I have to go to town to pick the hot chocolate.

I will go run and get everything you need.

I know exactly what you want anyway.

But you're so busy as it is.

Fine.

I'll go with you.

Oh, thanks, but you don't have to.

Did I hear you mention something about hot chocolate?

You know, I checked and the storm was supposed to skirt us, but look at those clouds.

What is Susie doing feeding the whole town?

Basically, yes.

Susie grew up here, so she wants everything to be perfect.

So she's from here, but she still haven't told me why you've decided to move here.

Can't I just love living in a quaint little town?

Yeah, so?

Kind of mysterious.

Although it is kind of odd.

I feel like I've been here before.

Avery.

Oh, Avery.

Hey.

Avery, I've heard excellent things about how everything is coming along.

Thanks.

Yeah, we're right on schedule.

Oh, and a great show in Brighton the other night, Jesse.

Sounds like you still got it.

Thanks.

Have you ever considered doing breathing

exercises, though, to extend your vocal range?

I happen to be an excellent singer myself, so...

Arnold, you wouldn't want to overwork your voice

with all the festival speeches you'll be giving.

Right, of course.

Well, I'll see you later.

Bye-bye.

Oh no, it's starting to snow.

We need to get to Miss Edith's.

Well, shouldn't we just head back to the inn?

No, we'll be quick.

Miss Edith makes the best hot chocolate.

You're in for a treat.

You caught me right in time.

I was just about to close up.

Thank you for donating the hot chocolate.

Mm-hmm.

I think we're going to go with the semi-sweet.

That's my favorite too.

I'll make it up fresh the day of the festival.

Great.

Can't have Christmas without hot chocolate.

This is amazing.

Yeah, well that has to be cold coffee from a gas station.

That, it definitely does.

And in fact, if you really wanted to give the people a kick.

All right, hear me out.

To let them personalize it.

So not just a hot chocolate station, but a hot chocolate bar.

with mix and match flavors.

That's a great idea, Jesse.

I know.

Hey, Miss Edith.

Would you mind changing the station?

But it's your song, hun.

Yeah.

Heard it one time, too many.

This time of beer, that's putting it mildly.

I don't blame you.

Wouldn't be Christmas is still the most requested song at all, concerts.

I avoid our song as much as I can.

Wait, really?

Yeah, I don't listen to our music.

Like any of them?

Well, no.

Do you?

They don't mean anything to you?

I assume that you'd feel the same way I do.

Our music just brings up old history.

Right.

Our history favorite right but it's fine we should we should get back to the end oh

my would you look at it come down oh no festival decorations I have to go oh best

wait till the storm lets up and here's a little chestnut we

never get tired of from Our favorite holiday duo, Avery and Chef.

You've got to be kidding me.

Stop breathing.

You're breathing too heavy.

You're trying to knock it over.

It's not going to work.

Here we go.

Looks like I'm knocking things down left and right today.

Look, about earlier, uh, maybe I overreacted.

No, I... No, I get it.

It's easier to start over when you're not dwelling on the past.

I didn't forget, though.

I just chose to focus on something else.

Oh, thank goodness.

It's letting up.

Shall we?

I hope the Storm Gang do too much damage.

No, it's all good.

We've already got the pathways cleared, and there was no wind out here,

so everything stayed put.

Great.

Now that's a woman on a mission.

Okay, now that the cleanup is done, let's have some fun.

Christmas cookies are next up on the list.

You better watch out.

You better not cry.

You're better not out.

I'm telling you why.

Because Santa Claus is coming to town.

oh he's taking a risk he's taking a risk you're

gonna find out Santa Claus is coming to town

okay okay Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus is coming

Not bad if I do say so myself.

Now that's what I call teamwork.

Well, thanks to our fearless leader.

Move aside, Willy Wonka, there's a new confectioner in town.

Honey, those are for later.

That is the tastiest mouse I've ever had.

And now, for the annual Davis tradition.

Do you have a tradition?

It's annual.

It's annual.

So every year before we would decorate the tree, we would

gather around and share our favorite Christmas memories.

Whoever had the sweetest memory would win.

The treasure chest.

Well, what's the treasure?

Just so I know how much effort I need to put out.

That is for me to know and for you to find out, but it is very valuable.

Well what are we waiting for?

Come on.

Well, shouldn't we wait for your parents?

Flights are still grounded, but I promised them that

we wouldn't decorate the tree till they got here.

I'm sure they'll make it here in time.

Fingers crossed.

So, who wants to go first?

I've got a good Christmas memory.

Oh, yeah?

Think you can out-sweet your sweetheart?

Oh, someone's getting competitive.

Okay, honey, let's hear it.

Okay, so I was an army brat.

Always moving around, barely unpacking.

My father got stationed overseas where we couldn't go with him.

But, late December that year, I came home, and

our entire house was strung with Christmas lights.

My dad was back.

For good.

That was the first place it really felt like home.

Top that.

Oh.

Okay, I'll try.

My favorite part of Christmas is the homemade desserts.

Well, no surprise there.

Right.

Growing up, my mom had to work away from home a lot, but every Christmas she made

time to teach me how to bake her family recipes, the ones her mother had passed down.

I loved spending that time together.

It's the reason I became a baker.

Well, my favorite part of Christmas was not having to go to school.

No, really.

On snow days, my brother would take me out sledding.

But one Christmas, my brother's in the hospital.

I was sick to go outside, but it wasn't that serious.

But I did the next best thing.

I brought the sled to him.

And the nurses, they let me drag him up and down the hallways.

Jesse, what about you?

So I was 13 years old.

My family gathered around the tree.

And that's when I saw it.

Presence shaped like a guitar.

I'll tell you, I played my first concert that Christmas night.

And I wasn't very good.

This is tough, but I think I'm going to have to go with Marshall.

Wait, what?

This is a fix.

Blue Spruce.

Seeds of the Blue Spruce tree.

Pick a place and plant it for the little one on the way.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Is there a runner-up prize or anything?

Come on, Jesse.

You stopped making a big deal about Christmas a long time ago.

Do you ever tell you why?

Because when I ask him, he just changes the subject.

You know, I think there's a guitar that might need some tuning somewhere.

I think I left the oven on.

Yeah, I should help.

Okay.

Yeah.

Okay.

Oh, Jesus.

Very smooth, guys.

Very smooth.

So... Do you remember when we finally called to quit?

We just finished the winter tour.

You wanted to add dates to take us through the new year.

And you couldn't wait to get back home to recharge.

A huge fight on the bus.

I tried to storm off, but...

Yeah, you got about 50 feet out before you were knee-deep in snow.

That was the week before...

Christmas.

I have no idea.

It's okay.

The most important thing is that we're here right now.

What are you doing with this?

Oh, I must have grabbed the wrong box from storage.

Wow.

What is that jacket?

Okay, first of all, we were playing at the Orpheum, and I had to play the part.

You know what?

I'm pretty sure that there's a very embarrassing picture of you wearing some

certain leopard pants and I'm gonna find it.

Oh, nope.

No, no.

Come here.

Thank you.

You know, I gotta say, I'm proud of you for what you've been able to build here.

You know, you asked me why this town and why it looks familiar.

once on tour, and I thought it was the most beautiful place I'd ever seen.

I've been here before.

You were always just so focused on the road ahead.

You really don't miss it at all.

I miss parts of it.

Sometimes.

So, which parts do you miss?

Oh, Jesse.

Mr. and Mrs. Davis.

Avery.

Mom, Dad.

Let's go inside.

It's cold.

Yeah, sure.

Hi.

You made it out of D.C.

Why didn't you let me know?

Oh, sorry, honey.

We knocked, but...

Are you two back to...

I thought flights were ground-They cleared

the roads in us, so we made the drive instead.

Surprise.

Great.

Although it looks like you have a surprise for us.

Jesse, what are you doing here?

I'll explain everything, but first let's get you two settled in.

Yeah, you know, I'm gonna let you guys catch up.

It's good to see you, Mr. Davis.

Jesse.

I always knew you'd come to your senses.

Yeah.

Baby, how are you?

All of them.

Jesse, you got a second?

Marshall, yeah.

Anything to keep me out of sight?

What's going on?

I came up with an idea for a Christmas present for

Susie, but there's one thing I could use your help with.

Yeah, of course.

Marshall, this is great.

You build this?

Susie is going to love it.

What did you need from me?

Well, every mobile needs a lullaby.

I'd be honored to record something.

Oh, man.

Thanks, Jesse.

is gonna flip she is such a huge fan of yours yeah you know i hadn't noticed she

seems pretty enthusiastic about everything yeah you know susie's the reason i moved

to this town oh yeah yeah we met in new york she was leading a baking seminar i

was working on a construction project next door and she came storming over to tell me

the jack hammering and made her chocolate soufflés fall we've been together ever

since until as old as time yeah right I dreamt of building skyscrapers and she

convinced me to settle down here you gave up when you dream oh no no dreams change I

never dreamed I'd have a wife and a kid on the way this is my dream now

hey I heard your parents made it last night sure

did and they are hungry after they're a long trip.

Is there something that... Already one step ahead of you.

Susie, you are a lifesaver.

Oh, uh, did your parents see Jesse yet?

Not only did they see him, they walked in on us almost kissing.

What?

Ooh, that's a development I totally didn't see coming.

Right, your exits were so discreet last night.

So are you guys getting back together?

One interrupted kiss doesn't mean we're getting back together.

That's about as likely as a singing together again.

You should have seen Evie when she was little.

She used to line up a doll.

And assigned them rooms based on their personalities.

Mom, Dad, I don't think Miss Selig wants to hear this.

Besides, Susie just finished making some of her famous flat jets.

On the contrary, finding out more about you provides

a window into what's beyond the windows of your inn.

now you were saying a dollhouse yes she was so cute she used to tell his dad how

would you like to help me set up the poinsettia display oh honey absolutely

would you excuse us yes of course enjoy all right lead the way nice to see you and

you okay let me just adjust this last one there

I'm sure we don't need to tell you that I was so proud of you Avery pulling all this

together at the last minute well I have a lot of help oh well did Jesse help you I

was wondering how long it would take you to bring him up I know I have been

bursting to know how are things going with you too I don't know our worlds are so

different now I have my life here he has his on the

road well You never know where a road may take you.

Well, I do know that after this, my road needs to take

me to see the carolers to give them the song list.

You want to come?

Yeah, sure.

Great.

Yes, this way.

This girl.

Okay, I'll get some lozenges.

Oh, Avery.

Hi.

What a surprise.

What are you doing here?

I was just hoping to check on the carolers.

Oh, and who are these two fine people?

Mom, Dad, this is Arnold.

He oversees all the town events.

Oh, oh, sorry, cold and flu season.

Oh, okay.

Very nice to meet you.

I'm Patty.

And Rob.

Ah, well, lovely to meet you both.

Um, I actually just wanted to go over the song list with the carolers.

Right, the carolers.

Yes, well, some of them are, um... on a vocal rest.

Yes, you don't want them to overdo it.

They have to save that vocal energy for all that parumpapump-pumping...

whatever you say all right okay anyway here is the list of songs you should see

the end it looks better than you can imagine everyone is putting in 110% oh

well if that's the case then you have time to come to my ugly sweater party tomorrow

night oh yeah that sounds like fun it's a tradition I keep every year so far no one

has been able to beat me at ugliest sweater of them all but we all have our

talents so you'll come absolutely oh and invite Jesse

to well I should be back to her, uh, to vocal resting.

Carrots for noses, sticks for arms, silly hats, sunglasses, and feather boas.

Check, check, and check.

Hot chocolate bar, check.

Hey, Marshall, stage Looks great.

Do you need anything?

Nope.

I think we're about done.

Hey, Dan.

Hey.

What you up to?

Just checking out the festival.

It's all really coming together.

It is, isn't it?

Hey, have you seen Jesse?

Yeah.

Yeah, he just took Rowdy out for a walk a couple of minutes ago.

Well, you two are both invited to Arnold's ugly sweater party later.

Sounds like fun.

Okay.

Oh, and Avery, um...

I know things that end so great with Jesse all those years ago, but ever since we've

been here, he's got a certain bounce in a step that I haven't seen in a long time.

What about you, Dan?

Me.

Well, you know, it's hard to find someone who wants to spend half their life on the

road traveling, someone with a sense of adventure.

You are one of a kind, too.

You know what?

I think I'm gonna check out the carriage ride.

Oh, great.

Have fun.

Hello there.

Miss Selig, isn't it?

Care to join me?

I was just going to take a ride.

Oh, no.

No, I'm not very comfortable.

With heights.

Well, life's all about stepping outside our comfort zones.

Yes.

And perhaps another time.

Okay.

Avery, that is a perfectly hideous sweater.

Thank you.

Oh.

Oh, wait.

You might want to... I think our antlers, I mean... I... I...

I got it.

Sorry, but, um... I just want to talk to you about what happened last night.

Oh, yeah.

Um, about that.

Yeah, so I was thinking.

Jesse, Jesse, Jesse.

Jesse, I've got the biggest fans I want you to meet.

I'll bring him back.

Come on.

Hey, have you talked to Jesse about the kiss yet?

No, um, I'm not going to.

Why not?

I don't want to get hurt again.

So you do have feelings for him?

I don't know.

I feel like I have a little extra bounce in my step.

Mmm, well, then bounce on over there and find out if he feels the same way.

Actually, I just realized that Avery's parents

are here, which means the roads are clear.

I mean, we could just leave.

It's up to you.

What's going on over there?

I don't know.

I'm hoping she talks to him.

Avery, what's wrong?

Honey?

What happened?

I don't know.

Cold night.

But this fire is sure nice and toasty.

It is.

Would you like to join me?

Thank you.

I want to apologize for the festival interfering with your time here.

I know I've been torn between so many things.

I may have one thing that will hold your attention.

I was going to make myself a special treat we can share.

Thank you.

There we go.

You don't get tired of traveling all the time, especially during Christmas?

No.

I actually enjoy it.

You see, I do it for William, my late husband.

I'm so sorry.

No, no, don't be.

William was a wonderful man.

But life got in the way.

It has a way of doing that.

So now I travel during Christmas to honor him.

Christmas at home was lovely, though.

It's his favorite holiday.

He always decorated the house so beautifully, just like you've done here.

More than anything, though, he loved to roast chestnuts.

The scent would just fill the house.

Oh, it was wonderful.

Hey.

Don't mean to interrupt everything we could talk for a little bit?

Yeah, I didn't realize the time.

I think I'm going to call it a night and hand over the duties.

Good night, Miss Salug.

Tell me, Phyllis.

Are you okay?

It's nothing.

Sure doesn't seem like nothing.

I overheard you talking to Dan.

What did you hear?

I heard you tell Dan the roads were clear so you could leave.

Well, you didn't hear the rest of what I told Dan.

I said, although we could leave, I didn't want to.

Oh.

Oh.

Well, I can't believe I...

I don't want to spend Christmas on the road again.

I want to spend it here.

With you.

If you'll have me.

I'm sorry.

Avery!

Let me guess something terrible.

Yeah, how did you know?

Just a punch.

Like, half the carolers have come down with a cold.

What?

How?

I had them on a strict regimen of vitamin C and hot

tea, but you know how these things spread at rehearsal.

And well, a lot of the others, they've had to make

changes to their holiday plans are because of the storm.

But they're performing tomorrow.

I can't have a stage with no singers.

Yes, I know.

I asked.

Oh, Avery?

Oh, darn.

What's the problem?

I don't have any carolers for tomorrow.

What am I supposed to do?

Well, you need a singer.

I happen to be one.

You do that?

Yeah.

But on one condition.

There's always a catch.

Sing with me.

Ha!

No, I don't do that anymore.

Not even for the festival?

Jesse, no, it's been so long.

I don't know.

Picture this.

Avery and Jesse reunion.

Did you picture it?

What do you say?

I just don't know if I want to start things up again.

Jesse, or with the music?

Both.

Okay, honey, we can't tell you what to do,

but we can support you in whatever you decide.

You know, I just think that chapter of my life is closed.

I'm going to tell Jesse no.

Meet me in five minutes in my cottage to decorate the tree.

Sure.

You got it.

We'd love to.

Okay.

Jesse?

Jesse?

Wouldn't be crazy.

Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without you.

Evenings by the fireside.

All I'm really thinking about is you.

It's you.

I'll take that as a yes.

Hi.

No, keep playing.

You still got it, Avery.

Sing with me.

present to me.

And you don't even have to wrap it and put it under a tree.

Just one last night.

Ugh, okay, I just need a little more time to think about it.

But right now I have to go decorate a Christmas tree with my parents.

You want to come?

Sure.

Done.

Look at that.

It's... It's perfect.

That's the word I was looking for.

So what now?

Well, the big day is tomorrow, and Susie and I

couldn't have done all of this without your help.

So, thank you so much for making this the best Christmas anyone could ask for.

Full of unexpected surprises, surprise arrivals, soon-to-arrive bundles of joy.

And thank you, Avery.

You're the reason this has all come together.

Yeah.

Well, now that we're done decorating the tree... Actually, there is one more thing.

What do you say?

All right.

All right, like, you'll sing with me?

Yes.

I'll sing with you.

She said yes.

Well, let's hear it for Avery and Jesse.

Oh,

my goodness, Avery.

Roasted chestnuts?

So it feels like home.

Thank you so much for your kindness.

William, what a love.

it here.

Well, I better try them.

Yeah, please, let us know.

Go for it.

You know, I did listen to your music and it's

no rock mononauts, but it is very appealing.

Well, I'll take it.

Hi.

Hey, Marshall.

The baby's on her way.

What?

Susie thought it would be another week.

Well, clearly this baby's an overachiever.

Let's go!

Very careful.

There's no rush.

I'll get the door.

You're alright.

Oh, honey.

Careful.

Be careful.

Okay.

There you go.

We'll see you at the hospital.

No.

No, no, no, no.

You get on that stage and you sing your heart out.

Oh, and film it for me.

Of course.

You're going to be great.

You're going to be great.

Bye.

Bye.

Hello.

Hey, it's great to hear from you.

Wow, that would be amazing.

Oh, that soon, huh?

You know what, let me get right back to you.

Who's that?

That was Micah Cameron.

Oh, cool.

What do you want?

You remember how I reached out to his team?

Well, he heard good things about your small town gigs.

Okay, and?

And he wants you to join him for his last show for the holidays.

And if all goes well, we can join him for the rest of his tour.

What?

Big arenas again.

This is exactly what we've been working for.

Are you kidding me?

When?

When is it?

Look, I have my job as your manager, but as your friend...

It's tonight, isn't it?

The festival.

You can always turn it down.

Hey, hi.

Ah, Avery, you did it.

The festival is a total success.

Ah, well, it was a team effort.

Ah, speaking of team efforts, people tell me

they're very excited about a certain duet.

Can't wait myself.

I'll see you later.

Bye.

You see, it's not so bad.

No, it's not.

Look in this, you're still here.

Yeah, that's what I say to my hair every morning when I look in the mirror.

Oh, I'm sorry.

You don't mind, do you?

No, I don't mind one then.

Good.

We knew we recognized you from someplace.

Avery and Jesse, right?

Ah, you got me.

I can't believe I didn't realize it.

We are such big fans.

Thank you.

Hey, Avery.

How you folks doing?

Can we talk for a moment?

Sure.

I know it's bad timing, but...

It's kind of the chance I've been waiting for.

Then you should take it.

You're okay with me leaving?

I never wanted to keep you from your dream.

Not then, not now.

Yeah?

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Hey, Ray.

So he left, just like that?

He wasn't gonna make him stay.

I'm sorry, honey.

I know this must be hard.

I'll be okay.

I just don't want to let everybody down with him not singing.

No, you're not.

Well, everybody here is expecting Avery and Jesse.

Are you still gonna sing?

Yes.

I can't let this be the Yuletide festival that disappoints everyone.

I'm proud of you.

Okay, we're gonna go back to the... And then you come in, ready?

My word reminds me, this is true, me and you.

It's just another reason my feelings about this

season don't mean much if you're not here, right?

I gotta do better this off.

Do better.

Yeah.

Okay.

Arnold, I'm so sorry.

But this is terrible, what happened?

He just had other plans and couldn't be here.

But you'll still sing.

Wouldn't be Christmas.

That's a duet.

I can't sing it alone.

You're not alone.

Jesse?

You're back.

I never left, Avery.

I'm gonna give you guys a minute.

I imagine being on stage.

And the crowd's cheering.

But you...

You're not being there.

I realized I don't want to be a one-man band anymore.

No, you were right.

Dreams do change.

And my dream is you.

What do you say?

We go give them what they've been waiting for?

Thank you.

Thank you all so much for being here tonight.

And I just want to thank you for making today such a special day.

to you.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas everybody.

It wouldn't be Christmas, it wouldn't be Christmas without you.

Even it's by the fireside.

All I'm really thinking about is you.

Yes, you.

Hear my favorite song, come on, and every word reminds me this is true.

Me and you.

It's just another reason You gotta keep believing There's a magic in the air Oh,

it wouldn't be Christmas It wouldn't be Christmas Without you Cause all the

treasures that this world can offer Can never equal up to what's not from you From

you Santa puts a smile on my face something still just can't replace only

you only you oh if i could somehow find this so tall all year i'd make a way to

have you near oh and when the snow is falling down here's my heart just filled

with love for you for you for you it's just another

reason my feelings by the season if you're not there.

It's just another reason.

You gotta keep believing there's a magic in the air.

Oh, it wouldn't be Christmas.

It wouldn't be Christmas.

Without you, it wouldn't be Christmas.

Thanks, guys.

Hey,

take care of you.

Oh my God.

than we ever could have hoped for.

She's not the only present.

Marshall, you made this.

Yeah.

I love it.

Listen.

It is so beautiful.

Thank you.

Well, I have an announcement to make.

After careful consideration, I have decided that

the blue spruce is not going to win the blue spruce.

the top Winter Lodge Award.

Oh, jeez.

Instead, it gives me great pleasure to announce that the Blue Spruce Inn is the

winner of the brand new Home Away From Home Award.

And it comes with a comparable monetary prize.

Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

We can finally build those new cottages.

Well, if you are expanding the inn, how do you

feel about me adding your recording studio?

I like that.

We could have an artist in residence.

Yeah, or two.

Wait, so you're staying here?

The place I live also?

Well, I could cook for you.

Okay.

I mean, I think you and Rowdy will make a great addition to the inn.

Thank you.

Also, I have an announcement about my next album.

I'm going to scrap the old one.

Then I do a Christmas album instead.

The label loves the idea.

Oh, okay, so my advice to enjoy yourself worked.

Well, maybe it might take a little time off before I find another tour.

Hmm.

How about a grand tour of Europe?

It just so happens that I have to do some reviewing.

Very fine luxury resorts across the continent, and,

well, it would be such a shame to have to go by myself.

Europe.

It's been a while since I've been outside of the States.

Oh.

Well, then I guess you had better read your passport.

Okay.

Let's eat.

Yes.

Okay.

This is straight.

Oh, there we go.

Let's see.

Let's never spend Christmas apart again.

It wouldn't be Christmas without you.

It wouldn't be Christmas without you.

The evening's by the fireside, but all I'm really thinking about is you, yes you.

I hope you enjoyed tonight's movie.

That song is going to be stuck in my head all night.

Thanks for kicking off Hallmark Channel's

Seven Night Thanksgiving movie event with me.

The fun continues with all new original holiday

movie premieres and surprises all week long.

Can Rachel Boston and Wes Brown put their competitive

differences aside to save their family businesses?

And the town they love?

Check into Christmas.

Premiers tomorrow night at 8, only on Hallmark Channel.

I can't wait to watch.

See you then.

Happy holidays.