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You can leave your skis on the rack outside at night

and there is a spot for your boots and other gear

by the side door.

So breakfast is served every morning from 7:00 to 10:00

and make sure you check

the daily activities board because as of tomorrow

we'll have a new activity planned every day.

We like to make a big deal out of Christmas.

We heard.

We're friends of the Talbots.

Oh.

They're checking in tomorrow.

They come every year.

This is actually where they met.

I know.

Debbie calls it a miracle.

Does she?

That's funny, 'cause so do we.

I'm Sophie Bennett, the owner, and this is Callie.

Elise.

Dan.

Nice to have you both with us.

Listen, you need anything at all you let us know, ok?

Got it.

Thank you.

So your room is just up the stairs to the left.

Ok.

Thank you.

So who else is checking in today?

Well, a bunch of the regulars.

But I also wanted to talk to you.

The Mackenzies haven't paid their deposit yet.

I talked to them about it and they're gonna get us next year.

So don't bill 'em, ok?

Ok.

Who else?

Uh, let's see.

Oh, Gary's coming in today.

Yay!

And we got a bunch of newbies.

Callie, please do not tell them about the miracle, ok?

It's true.

It's not-

It is.

Every year that I've been here somebody gets a gift.

They get exactly what they need out of nowhere.

It's not miraculous.

Gary got a job three years ago.

That was lucky.

The Talbots met, you introduced them.

That was just a thing that happens.

Every year?

Coincidence.

My version is more fun.

It is.

It definitely is.

I smell something delicious.

Of course.

Ooh! My cookies!

Oh, I gotta go.

No, I'll cover for you.

You just go have a great Christmas with your family.

Uh-huh.

Bye.

And how are you gonna double up your work?

Oh, I can, uh, take care of this new thing

and then fly to Indonesia on the 25th.

Ah, on Christmas day?

That's a perfect day to fly.

Think you can finish this new deal before then?

What sir Ian wants-

He gets.

Ah, there's a man after my own heart.

And a holiday bonus.

Happy to do it.

Oh, it is fun, isn't it?

Don't you love your job?

I do.

But I gotta ask why this property so sudden?

I saw an ad for the lodge and I had a feeling.

Like yesterday, I flew over the mountain and I knew.

Waves emanated all the way up to the plane.

Oh, I can smell it!

A perfect hidden little gem.

Out of the way.

Exclusive.

Or, it will be.

Sounds great, but uh, without more background can we just-

That's why I need you on the ground there.

I want this property, Evan.

Now, I have to fly out myself tonight

so this is your baby to deliver.

Trust your instincts.

Emma?

Trust instincts.

And get it in writing.

Emma, I need goji berries

and the satellite feed straight into...

I'll say it.

I love that man.

He should love you, too.

Nobody else would go on 10 minutes notice.

Uh, here is what I could pull so far.

I'm gonna keep digging.

The lodge was built in the early '70's.

It's a family-run business,

behind on the mortgage for months.

The mortgage is with Western Savings.

How do we know it's a private business?

Frank Dunlop, he's the loan manager there,

he was very eager to give us that info.

He wants to do a deal.

He's gonna be looking for you, so be in touch.

Well, it sounds like an easy acquisition.

Should be.

Book me on the red-eye.

Um... I should be in and out in two days.

Ok.

Meg?

Yeah.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Snow looks great up there.

Hey, Vince, thank you for stopping by.

Hey, yeah.

No problem.

I had the early shift on ski patrol.

I was on the way home.

Pass me that wrench.

Sure.

So, uh, what's the verdict?

Well, I got your engine cleaned, re-built your carburetor.

That should get you through the season,

but next year you have to look at replacing the whole unit.

What's that gonna cost?

Well-

No, don't-don't tell me.

It's Christmas.

I'll just think about it later.

Ok.

What do I owe you?

Why do you even try, Soph?

You know I've never taken a dime off you.

I know.

Thank you.

But I have to pay you back somehow.

Maybe with food?

Callie's baking.

Cal-Callie's baking?

Yeah.

Yeah, I-I could go help out.

And I think she needs a taster.

I can be a taster.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

Yeah, you're welcome.

Well, I hope it works out!

Merry Christmas.

Hello.

Hello.

Art.

Yes, that is me.

Welcome to Overton.

Are you here for the holidays?

Uh, I'm looking for the Holly Lodge?

Ah, then you are definitely here for the holidays.

Sophie does 'em right.

It's a nice place to stay?

Well, between us, it's uh...

it's my favourite place on the mountain.

You chose well.

Yeah.

Well, I'd love to find it.

My GPS gave out at exit 12.

Well, your phone did better than most.

Usually folks only make it to exit 5

so you're ahead of the game.

Alright, you ready?

You're gonna take the main road back to the highway.

Yeah.

Then you're gonna go left on the state road.

And go right at the four-way and left again on 314.

You're gonna see a little icy field.

You're gonna go past that. Way past that.

There's a duck pond past that.

You're gonna turn right at the end of that street.

It's a T, you can't miss it.

Yes.

About a mile past that you're gonna see it on your left.

Ok.

I feel like I should write it down for ya.

No, I got it.

Ok, but if you don't, I'm here.

Thank you very much.

Alright. Merry Christmas.

Nadine!

Oooh.

I am so glad you came.

Awe.

Can't let you have Christmas without me.

No, you can't.

What...?

I had to make sure I didn't forget anything.

You know Harry did all the packing.

All the planning.

All the lists.

I remember.

Merry Christmas, baby.

It is, now.

You know, there are whole lot of folks

who can't wait to see you.

They're gonna be so happy.

Are you ready for that?

I was born ready.

Let's do this.

Yeah.

Oooh.

Woah.

Just put it down right there.

Nadine, I got it.

Ok.

Whew.

Where is everybody?

Nadine!

Callie.

So good to see you.

Awe, I have missed your cooking.

Oh, good.

You can help me with the turkey gravy.

Mmmhmm, 'cause you could never get that right.

Ohh.

Nadine!

You gorgeous woman, come here.

Oh, Gary got a year younger.

How'd you do that? How'd he do that?

All with smoke and mirrors.

I am so sorry about-

Mmm-mmm.

He is still with me.

Mmmhmm.

Nadine?

I thought I heard you.

Oh, you too.

Oh, Kyle, awe.

Baby, you're so big.

We're gonna cut down a Christmas tree!

We are?

I'm gonna pick it and you're gonna carry it.

Well that guy's deciding the rules.

Perfect.

He's got jobs for everyone.

Yes, you are.

Right.

Got it, thank you.

Welcome to Holly Lodge.

Just checking in?

Uh, I'm booked, but uh... is this a private party?

What?

Oh, no.

It's just Christmas.

Really?

Yeah, everyone's invited.

Ok.

I'm Sophie.

Uh, Bennett.

I'm Sophie Bennett.

I'm-I'm the owner here.

You're-you're the owner?

Yep.

And your name is...?

Evan.

Evan.

Right.

Ok, so, Evan-

Oh, Evan uh, sorry, Evan Hunter.

Evan Hunter. I see you.

That's me.

Last minute booking.

Yeah.

New York.

Mmmhmm.

And we only have you for two nights.

Yeah.

I guess you hadn't heard about our Christmas.

No, I didn't.

Um... I just, uh, came to get in some quick skiing

and it's a working trip, so...

We have wifi.

Great.

I love wifi.

And if you need anything else, uh, we'll-

we'll do our best.

I'm good with my laptop.

Great, perfect.

Uh...

I should show you to your room.

Yeah.

Um, I'll-uh, get the key.

Uh, we have you here.

Uh... Room 12.

It's just up the stairs.

Up here?

Yep.

Alright.

You can go first.

Oh, ok. Yeah, sure.

Just up here?

Yeah, just up the stairs to the right.

You're blushing.

I don't blush.

You're definitely blushing.

Stop it, ok.

What's the deal with Christmas?

Oh, it's kind of a thing around here.

We have a lot of regulars and, uh, we do a lot of activities.

Uh-huh.

Here's your key.

That's cute.

Thank you.

If you'd like to join us, we're gonna go tree shopping.

Oh, that's tempting but uh...

It'll only take an hour. Two hours, tops.

And then you get to meet everyone.

And then you can come back here, into your room,

and no one will bother you.

I mean, it's not like anyone would intrude...

except that that's what I'm doing right now.

No, no, not at all.

Well, we're leaving in about 15 minutes

so if you change your mind, come on down.

Will do.

Ok.

Come on down?

What am I, a gameshow host?

I just slammed the door right in her face.

Uh, so when you said "tree shopping"...

You thought I meant a tree lot?

Pretty much.

So you just pick one out, chop it down,

you don't need permission or anything?

Well, we own the land.

Wait, you own the mountain?

Not the whole thing.

But this part's been in my family for four generations.

They put it in a trust a long time ago.

Well, the lodge doesn't seem that old.

No, that was my parent's dream house.

They built it before I was born.

Hey, you want a Frasier?

Yeah, if they're tall enough.

Look at this.

Yeah.

Is this the one that you-

Yeah. I planted that.

Wow.

Well, I mean, one of these three, right?

Yeah, sure.

What do you think, Evan?

Uh, yeah. Yeah, sure.

My dad planted that whole stand.

Seriously?

Yeah.

Remember when I used to name them when I was little?

Right.

But then we can never cut those ones down.

Right.

Yeah.

But this one we can. What do you think?

There's no holes.

It looks great.

Yeah, it's a good, straight trunk.

Yeah.

I think this is the one.

This is it.

Yeah.

Let's do it.

Here, uh, let me- let me get that.

Ok.

Hiya!

Oh, Evan, no, no.

Uh, you don't have to do that.

Oh, no, no.

No, this is great.

I haven't, uh, got to chop anything down in a long time.

No, Evan, stop-it-

the axe is just to clear the lower branches.

Right.

Right.

Yeah.

It was they key, right?

It threw you that it wasn't one of those modern key cards.

It is charming.

rustic.

But now that you've seen an axe

you're gonna expect butter churning and buggies.

At least a one-horse open sleigh.

Now that I would love.

Oh, gosh, I don't know.

A long, long, long time.

Nadine, how many years you been coming here?

Hmm... Sophie was three when we first came.

Liz and David invited us.

Harry and I had just purchased our place on the eastern slope.

My husband passed away this year.

Oh, I'm... I'm so sorry.

Thank you.

All of you seem so close here.

That's because we are.

Liz and David made it that way.

Who are Liz and David?

Sophie's parents.

They're gone now.

Car accident when Sophie was in college.

She's been running this place on her own for 15 years now.

That's...

Very difficult.

But there's been a lot of love around that girl.

Always has been, always will.

So she just runs the whole place all by herself?

Yes.

She's single.

Uh...

No, I-

I didn't mean that, I was just, uh...

No, I just...

I was thinking that it must be really hard

to keep this place going.

Well, it's hard work and she works hard.

But she loves it.

Mmm.

Hey, can I, uh, give you a hand with that?

Take this candle and set it down right there.

Alright.

Hold the candle...

Just like that?

This way or this way?

Everyone, I found more ornaments!

Who wants to help me decorate?

Me!

Yeah!

Yeah, that looks great there.

Perfect.

Ah, missed a spot.

No, that's the spot we leave for the winning ornament.

We have an ornament-making contest.

Ah.

I like the idea that everybody has a little bit of themselves

on the tree.

So you have to start thinking about it.

Will do.

Ok, what about that one?

That one right there, is my very first ornament.

I got it when I was two.

Wait, you have one for every year?

Yep.

It was my mom's idea.

She um... wanted me to have this great collection

for when I moved out.

And now I have theirs.

So uh...

all the people who come here every Christmas,

they're all on their own, too?

One way or another.

Gary was a long time family friend of my parents

and he and Nadine and her husband,

they would come every year.

Then when my parents passed away I didn't have a plan.

I didn't know what to do

and they just showed up at Christmas.

And they brought all their friends.

They really saved me that year.

And, um, it just grew from there, you know?

Word of mouth.

What were your Christmases like?

I had a lot of freedom as a kid.

Really?

What did you do with all that freedom?

I explored.

We traveled a lot.

I still do, actually.

What was the best Christmas trip ever?

Hmm.

Oh, Roatán was nice.

I don't know it.

Oh, it-it's this beautiful little island

off the coast of Honduras.

For a long time only divers knew about it,

but now I mean, there's a ferry that goes out to the island,

there's an airport, resorts.

So you mean they ruined it?

No, no. It's great.

It's just easier to get to.

How about you?

Do you travel?

I don't much.

I mean, not that I wouldn't want to but I'm busy here,

you know.

Hmm.

You know, it's snowing tonight.

Yeah.

So, um, there's gonna be great skiing tomorrow.

Yeah.

Unfortunately I have work to do.

Well, you did say you came here to ski, too.

I did say that.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Um, you know what?

I'm gonna take the morning off, call it research.

Yeah.

Good idea.

But you should take the day.

I mean, it's your one full day here.

Yeesh. One day.

That sounds very wrong.

Very.

Hey.

You think maybe the management

will let me stay on through Christmas?

I think I have some connections here.

Hey, what do you think about Evan?

Seems like a good guy.

Mmmhmm.

Look at Sophie this morning.

Yeah, look at Sophie work.

I think he meant you are glowing.

That's sweat.

Relax, everyone.

Really, he's a great guy.

But he's leaving in a week.

Wait, wait, wait.

A week?

You mean he's not leaving tomorrow?

No.

He decided he wants to stay through Christmas.

Oh.

Huh.

Put those looks away.

Both of you.

Somebody has a crush.

Mmm.

Mmmhmm.

Hey!

Lucia and Zoe!

Welcome back to Holly Lodge, you two!

Thank you.

I was afraid we wouldn't make it through

but the driver followed the snow plough.

Zoe, you have gotten so big just since last year.

Yeah, thanks.

I hope it's a phase.

Listen, I'm so glad you both are here,

but I know it means that you're on your own this Christmas.

I'm sorry.

Francisco's stationed somewhere in the Helmand province

and it's the third Christmas in a row.

I think it's why Zoe's been so...

Well, listen.

You're here with us now.

You're gonna have a fantastic holiday, I promise.

I put you in room 11 so you have plenty of space.

That's what you wear to ski?

I'll find my own room.

Ok.

Um... no, I-I have work to do.

So you convinced me to play hooky

but now you're just gonna stay here?

Really?

You excite people to go have tons of fun

while you mind the store?

Yes.

That is actually my job description.

Nope.

Nope, I'm not buying it.

Wait, wait, I know what it is.

You're scared that you can't keep up with me.

Yes, you've figured out my secret shame.

Yep.

I grew up on a ski slope and yet...

I can't ski.

Don't worry, we'll find something your speed.

Hey, guys.

Fresh powder. Let's go.

Come join us.

See?

You're out-numbered.

You're out-voted.

Resistance is futile.

Come on.

One run.

Alright.

Ok.

Ok.

Just give me a chance to change.

Ok.

Are you ready?

What is this, a race?

Of course not.

Ok.

Yew!

Oh, hey!

Well, not bad for a weekend skier.

Seriously though, I'm just relieved

that I could keep up with you.

You did great.

Ah...

I'll see you later.

Wait, wait, wait.

Wait, that's all the fun for today?

Go find the family.

Try to keep up with them.

So, about those late notices that you keep sending me...

It breaks my heart.

You've beaten the odds a long time, Sophie.

Times have been tough for everyone in this town.

No snow, no customers.

But this is a great season and I'm gonna make it back.

I just-I just need a little more time.

I'll see what I can do.

Thanks.

Pack it in there.

Yeah. Great.

Wow. These look great!

Alright, keep- keep packing that in.

Looking good.

Hey.

Hey.

Can you help me out with, uh, with that one there?

What, that one right there?

You can't tell what that is?

No.

No, that's not how this works.

Tell me about your snowman, Evan.

Kyle and I are making a superhero Santa.

Oh.

I mean, the cape is... it's a bit abstract,

but if you squint, right?

Yeah, totally.

Hey! Kyle!

Great superhero!

You're really good at this.

Yeah. Who knew?

Hey, listen, they were out of asparagus

but I they did have plenty of broccoli,

which the kids love anyway, so I...

Callie?

Callie.

What is wrong- did something happen?

Ok, first of all, I want you to know

that I did not go looking for this.

I just went into his room and I lift up his laptop

to dust underneath it and then it turned itself on

and there it was.

Wait, no.

Wait, who's laptop?

And... what?

Evan's.

And... this.

I'm sorry, I didn't wanna touch anything

so I only got a screen cap of the first page.

"Initial research didn't show it but owner had title

"to significant mountain acreage,

"now held in trust do a name search

"and research usage rights.

"No assessment yet of owner's willingness to sell."

"Proximity to slopes but enough shelter

"from the ski lodge makes the location

"perfect for the elite brand."

Elite brand?

Elite resort.

I did a search as soon as I found it.

It's a privately-held company

owned by this Brit named Sir lain Somersby,

who kite surfs and owns an island

and builds space shuttles.

Anyways, their speciality is buying boutique properties

and turning them into elite, upscale resorts.

So that's why he's here.

That's why he's being so...

It's business.

I'm sorry, Sophie.

I could see how much fun you were having.

Please don't be sorry.

I'm glad I know.

I'm not gonna let some clowns take my home

and turn it into an elite resort.

Yeah. Good.

You go and give him a piece of your mind.

Ooh, and I will throw all his clothes out the window!

Wait, unless you wanna throw his clothes out the window.

No.

No, I can't afford to-

You can't afford to what?

Let Evan know that we're on to him, right?

And that gives us an advantage.

What advantage?

Why don't you just go out there and give him a piece of your-

No, I can't.

I can't lose this place.

I just need time to figure this out.

Ok.

Soph, what do you wanna do?

I don't know.

But I do know that we are gonna throw Mr. Hunter off his game.

And if we're lucky

he'll be sorry he ever heard of Holly Lodge.

Hello?

Good morning, this is your wake-up call.

Good morning-

Good morning, this is your wake-up call.

Really?

We haven't had a problem with our wake-up system before.

I'm so sorry.

I'll have Vince check it out.

Since I'm up early I was thinking

about hitting the slopes.

Want a re-match?

Oh, I have so much to do here.

I can't.

Have fun.

It worked.

He's a blurry-eyed mess.

I see that.

Wait, so what happens if he's tired?

I don't know.

I mean, you know, it slows him down.

Oh.

And buys me time to figure out what to do.

Yeah.

Or do you just wanna see him miserable?

Because I could totally go with that.

Doesn't hurt.

You're still there and I'm not gleefully staring

at signed contracts.

Yes, and yes.

It's just more intricate than I thought.

Look, Evan, we need action on this now, ok?

Yeah, um... I'm gonna send you the report right now

and take more site photos, ok?

Good.

Uh... missed a spot.

I found more popsicle sticks, and look at this,

we have more tinsel.

Hey.

I know you'd rather be skiing right now

but I bought you that five-day pass and it starts tomorrow

so for today why don't we just go back

to the table and enjoy ourselves?

Zoe, didn't you win the ornament contest

when you were eight?

Yeah.

Can you look at people when you speak to them?

Yeah.

Phone.

As I recall, you have a way with melancholy tweens.

I don't think Zoe wants to hear anything

from a boring old lady.

I know, that's why I asked you.

I'm so sorry.

You have nothing to apologize for.

Some days she's so proud of what he's doing.

I'm proud of Francisco every day.

He's serving his country.

But, for Zoe, he really has been gone half her life.

Why don't you stay through New Year's, Luce?

I'd love to have you here as my guest.

Your rooms aren't booked.

Please?

This week you got back-up.

Come on.

You know, that fit much better when you were eight.

Yeah.

Nadine, do you have a phone?

I do.

But I don't carry it.

It's too nosy.

Always asking can it help me,

and then asking what I just said.

You know, you can turn that voice off.

Just get your phone and I can show you.

Maybe later.

So you're not into the ornaments this year, huh?

Maybe it's an age thing.

Oh, well, you've got to be inspired at any age.

I've always loved it.

But to tell you the truth,

I'm not feeling it this year, either.

Is it because...

Mmmhmm.

Harry would hate that.

A lot.

He was fun.

Yes, he was.

Oooh, it looks icy out there.

Come on.

Give me an arm, baby girl.

Come on, let's go get your coat.

What?

It slipped.

Let's go!

Oh, wait, everyone, coats!

You're gonna need coats!

Snowball fight!

Oh, come on kids!

Yeah, we got this!

Get her!

Come on everybody!

So, this is what work looks like today, huh?

Come on, everybody!

Let's get him!

No prisoners!

Surrender.

Never.

Come on kids!

Let's get them!

Let's get them, kids, come on!

Hey, there's a man down!

You sure about this?

Callie found it on his laptop.

Ok, so you confront the guy.

You don't mess with him, you just run him out of town.

And then he could just go ahead with his take-over.

I need time.

Soph, all-all you gotta say is,

no, I don't wanna sell.

You've been saying that to the ski lodge for years, right?

Right.

What aren't you telling us?

It's gonna be fine.

But, you know, I had to spend some money a couple years ago

fixing this place up and then we had some bad seasons

and I got behind on the mortgage.

Why didn't you tell me?

Because I didn't wanna worry you,

and there's nothing you can do about it

and it's my responsibility.

But I figured everything out.

I had it all budgeted,

so we were gonna be caught up by summer.

How behind are you?

Six months.

So if Evan knew you were behind on your payments,

he could get bank of Frank to sell your note.

Exactly.

And I couldn't stop him.

But this is a private business

so Frank shouldn't be telling him that, right?

If he's being professional?

So we're fine.

I don't wanna talk about it anymore 'cause it's Christmas

and nothing is gonna ruin this holiday, ok?

Everything is gonna be perfect.

Perfect.

What...?

Hi.

You didn't have to come down here and keep me company.

I'm not.

Evan's pipes are right next to mine.

Hand over the wrench and step away from the vehicle.

This isn't working.

I know, I'm just desperate, ok?

I haven't figured out what to do yet.

I promise you, we will think of something.

Ok, please go to bed.

For all of our sakes.

Hey, Zoe.

You ok?

It's 3:30 in the morning.

It's 3:00 in the afternoon somewhere.

Yeah?

It's an 11 and a half hour difference in Afghanistan.

Why the half hour?

What's that about?

I don't know.

But your dad's coming home soon, ok?

And then you can bring him here, introduce him to all of us.

You know, we can fix that with some glue.

Some uh, glitter glue.

But monster trucks don't have glitter.

That's true, but um, this one's been under cover

in the North Pole.

So it can fly?

Well, it's back-up for Santa, right?

In case it breaks down or a reindeer gets cold.

And yes, absolutely it can fly.

Now, let's um, let's see what we can do for a-

a jet engine.

Give me a second.

Hey.

Hey.

I'm just on my way out to go shopping.

Do you want company?

Callie's coming with me, but thank you.

Ok.

You have a jet engine you're building.

Well, thank you so much for your time, ok.

Merry Christmas.

So?

How did it go with the lawyer?

Ugh.

I thought I might know some investors but no luck.

I just wish I knew if Evan knew about the debt.

We need more information.

Maybe you're playing it wrong.

Maybe instead of avoiding him you should get closer.

Like the saying.

You mean like friends close, enemies closer?

Mmmhmm.

I can't believe I'm calling Evan an enemy.

Did you see him with Kyle this morning?

Yeah.

I can't believe he's trying to take my lodge from me.

Art, you here?

All day, every day, my friend.

Oh, hey.

Hey.

I need a one-horse open sleigh.

Sure. Yeah, you might also find some turtle doves

down at the Jasper farm.

Uh-huh.

They could probably help you out with six gees a-layin', too.

Oh, and for a non-livestock options there's five gold rings

at Clifton's which are great.

Nice, but I-I just need the one-horse open sleigh.

Today.

Oh.

Yeah.

Ok, so not just any grand holiday gesture.

This is specific.

Very.

Is there a woman involved?

Yeah.

Oh boy.

Yeah.

Ok. Let me make some calls.

Great.

I think I know a guy.

Yeah?

I feel, like, excited about this.

Me too.

Alright.

Ok, so does anything here inspire you?

Nothing pops.

Can I help you?

Is it that voice?

Or the fact that there's a voice at all?

You mean I can have a different voice?

There's options.

Oh, ok.

Mick Jagger.

No, James Brown.

No, William Shatner.

On it.

Ok.

Push this button.

I'm William Shatner.

I'm here to help you explore the universe.

Will you be my tech guru for life?

Sure.

Are those love beads?

No.

What do you know about love beads?

I watch old movies.

Mmm.

Just when I thought I liked you.

No, they're vintage.

I'm into a retro phase.

Well, they're nice.

You think that Evan's gonna wanna come

to the tree-lighting tonight?

Oh, well, we should probably count on it.

I can always push dinner back an hour.

Vince can help us.

He'll be here.

'Cause he's such a great guy?

I know.

Don't start.

It's obvious.

You should give him a chance.

Come on, Callie.

You two could be the Christmas miracle this year.

Ok, how did you do that?

'Cause I said your name and Vince's and "Christmas miracle"

in the same sentence.

You should re-think.

I am.

I'm re-thinking this whole miracle business right now.

Hmm.

Wha-What have you done?

You said you'd love a one-horse open sleigh.

Come on.

Uh... uh, I can-I can't.

Uh, I have to...

Friends close, enemies closer.

Ok.

But, you know, just to gather intel.

Oh, yeah. Of course.

Ok.

Ho.

Ho.

Ho, ho, ho.

Ok, let's go now.

Let's go.

Giddy-up.

Giddy-up.

I- I don't think that's how it works.

Oh.

Oh.

Giddy-up.

Giddy-up.

Giddy-up-up-up.

Hup, hup, hup...

Are you whispering to him?

Ok, painful confession.

I have no idea what I'm doing.

Would you mind?

No, please.

Please.

A-ha.

That's how you do it.

I'm still impressed.

How did you do it?

There's no one-horse sleigh in this town.

I know. I know.

Art from the feed and tack store,

he found one two counties over.

It's through here.

Oh.

Here it is.

Woah.

Look at that.

This is my place.

Did you know that?

Your place?

Yeah, since I was a kid.

I had no idea.

I just walked around and tried to look for a spot

that I thought you'd love.

I've spent thousands of hours up here

just watching the mountain breathe.

What?

It all has a story.

Your story.

But everyone's life is like that, isn't it?

Not like yours.

Most of us just... observe, collect, visit.

I guess I try to leave a place better than I found it.

And do you?

I don't know.

Maybe that's just what I tell myself.

Where's home for you?

Well, I'm based in New York

because it's a little bit of everywhere and that fits me.

But really, that could change any time.

So I-I guess no home.

I always felt it was the journey that mattered, you know?

It is.

But sometimes you find everything you're looking for

in one place.

Or one person.

I should probably get back.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah, me too.

Here.

You really think this is, what, all an act?

It has to be.

I think Evan is just after my assets.

He could be doing his job and be into you.

That would be even worse.

But it's not a problem, right?

'Cause you're on to him?

Can you just please agree to help me here?

I- I want you to stall, alright?

Distract him for, like, an hour after the tree lighting,

keep him away from the lodge.

I'm gonna check his computer.

See what he knows about my finances.

Aaah.

Ok.

Thank you.

You owe me.

I know, forever.

Hey, how's everybody doing?

Who's ready to have an amazing Christmas?

Yeah!

Wait, you and Art bonded?

Oh, yeah.

Yeah, he's the guy you have to talk to in this town, right?

Yeah.

How did you figure-

Alright, I wanna thank you all for coming out

and decorating this tree tonight.

And a special thinks to Clifton's for donating

these amazing ornaments again this year.

And now I wanna bring up

the best mayor in town, Mayor Fletcher!

Judy, come on up.

Thanks, Art.

And thanks to all of you for coming out on this brisk evening

to help us...

Ah, yeah.

This whole trip has been... unexpected.

Yeah, it has.

Alright, are you ready? Let's count it down.

Five, four, three, two, one.

You know, I go to a lot of little towns

all around the world and I love it,

but I've never felt this... compelled.

Compelled?

Yeah.

Yeah, I... I feel like I could stay here.

Hey.

Hey.

So, uh, your in for that beer, or what?

Oh, yeah. Yeah.

Let's do that.

Alright.

Uh, you gonna come with?

Oh, I can't.

I have, um, stuff.

Alright.

Yeah.

See you later?

Yeah.

After you.

What was that?

Oh, I know.

He's so great.

So Vince is gonna keep him occupied

so that I can figure out what he knows

about my mortgage.

Ok.

I'll keep everyone here as long as I can so you can snoop.

Investigate.

Yeah. Totally.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Yeah, I like the rockies in the winter and Australia in summer.

But then a few years ago

I decided to move back to Overton.

I'm sensing there's a woman in this story.

Yeah, well, maybe.

All I knew is I'd never find someone serious

if I kept running all over chasing snow.

Hmm.

What?

Nah, I'm just trying to imagine what it's like staying

in one place all the time.

Well, it's not-I mean, it's not all the time,

it's just I have somewhere to call home.

What about you?

Oh, I love the road.

Yeah.

Yeah, I get that.

How long have you known Sophie?

Uh, all my life, I guess.

I spent more time at the lodge than I ever did at my house.

Sophie's parents were, uh, they were really good to me.

Her dad especially.

He's the one who showed me how to use tools,

how to ski...

Sounds like a great guy.

Yeah, yeah. He was.

The lodge has always been a, uh... a generous place.

Sophie's kept it that way.

The people that come here every Christmas,

they... well, they need it.

I can see that.

You can.

That's good.

Yeah.

You really look out for Sophie, don't you?

Yeah, you better believe it.

Hey, let me get this.

You sure?

Yeah.

Thanks, man.

See you around.

Yeah, you have a good night.

He knows everything.

How did he find out?

Evan!

Uh... Evan.

Uh, we are doing Secret Santa.

Did you wanna join us?

Yeah, sure.

Uh, I'll just be right back.

Yeah, don't-

Sir lain, happy Christmas.

What time is it there?

Oh, who can sleep?

It's a mountain.

A mountain, Evan!

A bloody mountain!

Yeah, but you don't have the full picture yet.

How full does the picture have to get, man?

It's a little lodge with a big mountain.

The lodge is a... a family-run business.

You know how messy that can be, right?

Evan, hello?

lain?

Lain, I-

Evan, hello? Hello?

I'm losing you.

Hello? Are you there?

Lain, you need to read my whole report.

There's an ordinance against any new construction

on the mountain,

so whatever you were planning to do you probably couldn't.

It's a challenge.

Come on, Evan.

We can do this.

Now, find the banker, get the ball rolling, ok?

Hello, Evan? Hello?

Yeah, yeah.

I'll... I'll do my best.

Good man. Merry Christmas.

Bye.

Santa?

It's Santa!

Santa's on the roof!

It's Santa!

Santa's on the roof right now!

Sorry, kid.

Wrong night.

Where is he, Kyle?

Kyle, do up your coat.

Over here.

Oh, uh...

Sophie.

What're you doing up there?

Oh, hey, everybody.

What's going on?

Hi.

What're you doing?

Uh...

Repairs.

Right. Repairs.

Yes.

The lights went out, um, yesterday,

and so I wanted to fix them.

That couldn't wait?

Look at you.

Oh, I've been up here loads of times.

You know, it's not a problem.

You need any help?

No, no.

Uh, thank you.

Actually, I fixed it.

Then why aren't the lights on?

There you go!

Wow!

It works.

Ok, let's go on in before we freeze.

Hot chocolate's almost ready.

Come on, let's go, let's go.

Let's go.

Just head on in, we'll be right there.

Wow.

That was close.

Super close.

We can call that the Christmas miracle this year.

I think I'm holding out for something a little... better.

Oh, uh... thank you.

I can't believe you were up there working in just a vest.

I- I didn't expect to be up there so long.

Come on, let's get you inside.

Ok...

Hey.

I uh, wanted to talk to you about something.

Yeah.

Uh, hold that thought.

Don't do anything.

Uh, we'll be back in a little bit.

Sure.

I'm gonna find Rudolph this year.

Yeah, reindeer tracking is serious business.

Come on, everyone, let's go.

Why don't you go ski or something for a bit?

Uh... see you later?

What animals do we want to find today?

Abominable snowman!

Ok, besides reindeer and yeti,

do we think that all animals hibernate in the winter?

No.

No. Of course not.

You guys are too smart for me.

What else do you think we're going to find?

Yeah, this is Evan Hunter for Frank Dunlop.

He's expecting my call.

Woah.

Nadine, are you sure?

Do you wanna make something that pops?

Well, yeah, but-

No "well, yeah, but".

I am inspired and you need a win.

Time to put this collection to good use.

So hop to it, baby girl.

Last night at the pub the bank of Frank was looking for Evan

and he saw me and he ducked.

Today I saw him in the square with Evan,

they were shaking hands.

Well, let's not jump to conclusions.

Evan knows about the mortgage.

He knows about the late payments.

He said that we were a distressed asset,

an easy acquisition.

He tried to talk to me about it.

I managed to put him off and I'll just keep doing that.

How can we help?

I've got some equity in my parent's old house.

Let me-

Vince.

I'm not taking your inheritance.

It's gonna be ok.

But you know what you could do?

You could start enjoying Christmas.

And you both could do me a favour and stop wasting time.

Huh.

Well, that was...

Super subtle.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Loretta, set Mr. Hunter up with everything he needs.

Thanks, Frank.

Here you go.

Let's see here.

This is it? Really?

That's the current loan on Holly Lodge.

Loretta, my boss wants me to be very, very thorough

and I'm gonna need to see all the agreements,

every single lien on Holly Lodge in its history.

Yeah, I-I know Frank wants to make things easy for me

but I can handle the paper.

I promise.

Hmm?

One moment.

I understand, but isn't there a way you can get

a message to him?

I know you have satellites everywhere.

Please.

I'm sorry, Mrs. Montoya.

Our communication links are down and we don't know

when they'll be back up.

It's the weather.

Hey.

Mr. Jingle Bells.

So did the sleigh do the trick?

You know, I thought so.

Now... I'm not so sure.

So what're you doing holed up here

with this pile of papers instead of being with her?

I'm looking for the needle in the haystack

that's gonna save her from her worst nightmare.

Which is...?

Me.

Or... not me.

My old self.

So what, you're not yourself anymore?

I don't... what?

I don't know.

Maybe I'm completely myself for the first time.

Ok, I'm just gonna stop you right there

'cause this conversation is

But I will leave you with this, though.

You know who first looked for needles in haystacks?

No, who?

Don Quixote.

You would kill at pub trivia.

Oh yeah. Tri-city champ three years in a row.

Bit of a curse, though.

Uh-huh.

The old noodle.

Don Quixote.

Uh-huh.

Didn't end well.

No, it didn't.

So you have to re-write that story.

Good luck.

Hey, Nadine.

I came up with the choreography for our Christmas number

but it's hard to get the little kids to do the moves.

It's Jingle Bells, right?

Well, you're lucky it's not funk.

Some kids never learn how to drop it on the one.

I don't know what any part of that means.

Really?

Seriously. Not one word.

Oh, you got a lot to learn, kid.

We'll figure something out.

Ok, you're right.

Hey, what're you kids talking about

You tried again, didn't you.

Yeah, they said they'd get the message to him

when they can get through.

Don't worry, mom, he'll be alright.

It's ok.

Come on.

We missed you at the tree lighting.

Oh, I had to rest.

I just couldn't...

No one's heard you sing.

I'm waiting for the spirit to hit me.

You do what you need.

You sure are good with Zoe.

Oh, I understand heartsick kids.

You bear that in mind.

I'm fine.

I mean, I will be... fine.

What's wrong with you?

You get to fall in love.

Not this time.

What is it?

I just have things I have to do.

And Evan is not who or what I thought and...

I just need to stay away from him.

You know, I have to keep my wits about me.

Wits are highly overrated.

You know what Harry used to say?

He said that I would lose anything that was not velcro-ed

onto me or written on my hand.

Ok, he was right.

But you know what I will never lose?

Ever?

How I feel.

I remember every day we spent together.

The good and the bad.

And that counts for something.

I saw the way you looked at Evan.

Even more, I saw the way he looked at you.

I felt it, too.

From across the room.

Well, that's why this stinks so much.

Honey, it is not over.

I know this has been a bad day for all of us,

just kicking us in our behind.

Bad day, two, Christmas, zero.

So I say we move on.

Or eat cookie dough.

Why not both?

Oh, that's my girl!

Come on.

Hey.

Hey.

You must be part polar bear.

What?

Oh, no, I'm just used to the cold

and I like how crisp the air is.

So what did I miss tonight?

Well, the kids are busy practicing their musical number

for Christmas Eve.

Mmm.

And, uh, Nadine is showing Zoe my old family photo albums.

What've you been up to?

Well, the better question is "Evan, what's in the box?"

Oh, uh, if this is your Secret Santa you're supposed to wait.

Just... it isn't.

Open it.

Go ahead.

Ok.

Oh, what is this?

Ok, so that one, is from Peru.

And, uh, this one I got at the casbah in Marrakech.

I watched the guy cut and stamp it right there.

Wow.

Yeah.

It's supposed to give you protection and good luck.

Huh.

This one, it's from Venice.

I watched the guy finish it right there.

Wow. It's beautiful.

I see a theme.

Mmm.

They're all something you watched being made.

That's my rule.

They have to be handmade, authentic.

It matters.

It does.

You just carry these all around with you?

No, I-I sent for it.

It's the closest thing that I have to an ornament collection.

You... you said that you wanted everyone to have a-

a piece of themselves on your tree.

I want to be there, too.

Just, whichever one you want.

Evan, I want them all on the tree.

I'm freezing cold.

I need to go inside.

I'm sorry. Of course.

Will you, uh, will you help me put them on the tree?

Yeah. I would love that.

Great.

Uh, just give me one second.

I'll be right there, ok?

Sure.

Nadine, what're you looking for?

Talking to Zoe reminded me of something and someone-

well, William Shatner- told me how to find him.

And this just might make someone's Christmas.

Can I help you?

Back up off me, now.

Let me work.

Hey.

Hey.

I saved this one for you.

It's beautiful.

Right?

I think I finally figured out why I bought them all

in the first place.

Hey.

Dance with me.

Is this your dream?

Is what?

This place.

Being here.

It's better than a dream, because it's real.

You're curious about the world.

I can see it.

Why are you always trying to convince me to leave my home?

Maybe because I'm tired of being alone.

What?

What?

Uh, there's just work, uh, I have left to do tonight.

Right now?

Yeah.

That's what happens when you're running

a messy family business.

Hey, Callie.

Is Sophie around?

Uh, no.

I haven't seen her in a while.

Sophie.

Merry Christmas.

Frank.

Glad to run into you. Saves me a call.

Have you got a minute?

Sure.

I have a bidder who wants to buy your notes

so as a fiduciary of the bank...

Ok, stop.

If I pay two months right now

then I'm not officially considered in arrears, right?

I was reviewing my copy of the mortgage.

I... yes.

Uh, technically that's true.

Great.

Well, then I will have a payment on your desk

when you open for business on the 26th.

Uh, we're still open today.

We're closing lift three for a couple hours this afternoon

for maintenance-

That would be perfect.

I mean, I just need to get rid of Evan

for a couple hours today

so his shiny company doesn't buy my place out

from underneath me before I have a chance

to pull together this payment.

It'll buy me two months.

Yeah, alright.

Thank you.

Alright.

Meet me here right after lunch, ok?

Thank you.

Thank you.

Evan.

Evan, hey.

Hey.

I've uh... I've been wanting to talk to you.

Oh, no. No talking.

I have a surprise and you have to, uh, change

into ski related clothing.

Ok.

Hurry, hurry.

Alright, alright.

So we have our own private slope today?

Yeah, yeah.

The lift has been under maintenance

so we're gonna be the first ones back up the mountain.

Nice.

Sophie, uh, there's something

I've been wanting to talk to you about.

Oh, I have to deal with this. You enjoy the run.

Ah, ah, ah, no. One run.

Evan!

What? Good.

Now we can finally talk.

I should call Vince.

I think you're avoiding me.

You think?

And I think that maybe you heard something

and got the wrong impression.

No, I know exactly what I heard, Evan.

I know why you're here.

Maybe you've been making fun of us this whole time,

you know, the traditions and our guests and my friends.

What?

But you have to understand.

These people have cobbled together a family.

It's a family that... that we cherish.

That we chose.

And they need it,

and I'm not gonna let your company change it.

I don't wanna change a thing.

That's not true.

I know that you made a bid.

Yeah, Sophie, I had to get your paperwork.

If you just listen to what I'm trying to-

I have been listening.

That's the problem.

I actually thought that...

I thought that we had something special happening here and I...

There was.

There is.

No, you've been working me the entire time.

Assessing the owner's willingness.

Wait, did you read what was on my computer?

Don't say that like I'm the sneaky one.

I only came for one reason but that's not why I stayed.

I'm not selling.

What?

That's the bottom line.

I will never sell.

What're you-

Sophie!

Sophie, what're you doing?

Just...

Sophie, come on!

How short are you?

I mean, maybe if we pulled everyone together-

No, no, no.

I am not going full George Bailey on everyone.

Even if I felt ok about that, which I don't,

it wouldn't be enough.

Oh, hey.

It's been a good run.

And who knows?

Maybe we'll be able to work together again.

Don't-I can't even stand to think that I-

Well, me neither.

So we're not going to.

We're just gonna think about Christmas

and we're gonna have a great holiday.

And we're gonna just soak up every moment, ok?

Everyone, guess what?

We have a very special show for you tonight.

Zoe?

Ladies and gentlemen, Jingle Bells.

♪♪♪

Hey. You're missing it.

Yeah, I just-I just have a couple more things.

It's gonna be alright.

Evan didn't come back last night.

I let him down off the chair lift.

I swear.

Come on. We're up.

Ok.

That is a perfect candy cane award.

What's the next award, judges?

Well, I think this one- let me see that.

This one gets the Frosty award.

Oh, best use of snowflakes?

Definitely.

There we go.

Nice work, little one.

And... monster truck?

And it's back up for Santa's sleigh.

That's why the glitter.

Right? Evan?

Where is that guy?

I don't know.

Oh, that one.

It's gotta get the Road Rally award.

Yes.

Yeah. Alright.

There you go. Alright.

Oh.

Oh.

Wow.

Oh, wow. Zoe.

That really pops.

Yes.

Callie, I'm thinking special jury prize.

Yes. Definitely.

Here we go.

Well done, Zoe.

Thank you.

Way to go, Zoe!

Nice job.

Congratulations to all our winners.

Now you get to put the ornaments on the tree,

'cause dinner's gonna be ready in...

An hour?

An hour?

Yeah.

Woah. We have work to do.

Ok, enjoy.

You need any help?

Oh, no.

I'm um, just doing some math.

Go on and be nice to your mother.

Here.

Thank you.

Is this the Holly Lodge?

It's Santa!

Ho, ho, ho!

Merry Christmas!

Are there any uh, good little boys and girls here, huh?

Emily, for you.

Sunny boy. That's for you.

Casey, that's for you.

And of course, Kyle.

Santa's here! Santa!

He knows their names.

And what they all want.

And... and, uh, Santa has one last present.

Open it!

Yeah, open it!

Time to make your call.

Time to make your call.

William Shatner really is talking to Nadine.

Um...

Nadine, is that it?

William Shatner says it's time.

Lucia.

Five minutes.

Oh, ok. Great.

I gotta go.

Come on.

Hey, kids.

Come on over to the tree and let's see what Santa's

got for you.

Are you having a good Christmas?

Sure.

Well, I bet you Santa's gonna bring you

everything on your list.

Almost.

What, you don't think you've been a good girl?

Honestly, I'd give myself like a six out of ten.

Six point five, tops.

Well... I'm sure Santa gave you a better score than that.

Come on.

What's going on?

Papa!

Zoe, baby, sweetheart, how are you?

I miss you so much.

Tell me everything.

Have you been skiing? Having fun at Holly Lodge?

It's the best Christmas now!

I love you so much, Zoe.

You know that?

You and your mom.

Well, it seems I've got friends in places

I never even knew about before.

But it's sheer luck that the weather cleared up

enough for him to get through.

Nadine, you made the Christmas miracle this year.

Yes, I did.

It's good. Sometimes I try.

Wonderful.

Santa said you dropped this?

Sophie, just... hear me out.

I'm begging you.

Evan, we just want our holiday.

Your big take-over can wait a few days.

I'm asking you to go.

Give me a chance?

Five minutes.

That's all I'm asking.

Ok.

No.

But it better be good.

Or else.

Do you think we should go out there and see if she's ok?

No.

No, Sophie's a big girl.

She knows how to call us if she needs reinforcements.

You're a good man, Vince.

Yeah. Yeah, you too.

I mean not-no, you're not a man.

No. I'm not a-

You're a good person, though.

Yes.

Such a good person.

Hey, listen, uh...

next week once this all, you know, calms down,

do you wanna maybe get out of here with me sometime?

A date is what I'm asking you on. Callie,

do you wanna go on a date with me?

Yes.

Yeah?

I would love to.

Ok.

Ok.

Open it.

What is this?

Go ahead.

What's this certificate?

Sophie, your parents bought a life insurance wrapper

for the mortgage of the lodge.

I've never seen this.

You know what?

That's exactly what Frank Dunlop said.

He had no idea about this because it was buried

under a pile of old documents.

Anyway, he's very apologetic and, um,

I spoke to the lawyers, double checked.

It's valid.

Wait, it says it should have paid off the mortgage

after my parents died?

That's right.

But I kept making payments.

Yeah.

Yeah, and you're gonna get

all of that money back with interest.

Which the bank will pay back quickly.

Frank doesn't wanna cause trouble.

So my parents...

They-they took care of you.

And the lodge is mine?

I mean, this...

It's all yours.

Yeah, free and clear.

And you know what?

You're gonna have a nice little nest egg to take care of

all the banging pipes and whatnot.

Oh.

Evan, I just can't believe that you did this for me.

It was the right thing to do.

You risked your job.

Nah, I saved Sir lain a whole pile of trouble.

I'll find him another mountain.

They don't exactly grow on trees, you know.

Whatever happens, thanks to you I...

I finally have a place that I wanna be every Christmas.

Maybe... during the off-season you could come travel with me.

Wow.

You're really going for the miracle trifecta here.

You wanna show me the world?

Why not?

♪ Joy to the world, ♪

♪ The Lord has come, ♪

♪ Let Earth receive her king, ♪

♪ Let every heart prepare him room, ♪

♪ Let heaven and nature sing, ♪

♪ Let heaven and nature sing, ♪

♪ Let heaven and nature sing, ♪

♪ Joy to the world, ♪

♪ The Lord has come, ♪

♪ Let Earth receive her king, ♪

Can you sing?

♪ Let every heart prepare him room, ♪

♪ Let heaven and nature sing, ♪

Let me hear you.

♪ Let heaven and nature sing, ♪

Yeah!

♪ Let heaven and nature sing ♪