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Jeremy!
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I feel that.
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Garland, Grace.
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Two tours in Afghanistan
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with the Third Marine
Expeditionary Force.
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Silver Star.
Soldier's Medal.
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I'm guessing the Marines
are sorry to see you go.
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Thanks.
I'm gonna miss them, too.
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Welcome home, Captain,
and merry Christmas.
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Hey.
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Where'd you come from?
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Hi, you.
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Okay.
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I'm okay.
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Hi...
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I'm terribly sorry to bother you,
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but I have been in an accident.
My car has just...
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Hold on. You're bleeding.
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Please, come inside
out of the cold.
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Let's make sure you're okay.
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- I hope you like earl Grey.
- Sure.
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Okay.
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Let's take a look here.
It doesn't look too bad.
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Some antibiotic cream
should do the trick.
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So, something went wrong
with your car?
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There was this terrible noise
and then tons of smoke.
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I tried to stop,
but I must have hit some ice.
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Where's your car now?
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It's stuck in a snowbank
at the edge of your field.
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How's your neck and shoulders?
Any whiplash?
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No. I'm fine.
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Any blurred vision?
How many fingers do I have up?
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Three, I think,
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or else you really
are a Boy Scout.
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So, this dog
appeared out of nowhere
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and it felt like it was
trying to help me.
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- I followed it back to your farm.
- You followed it here?
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Yeah. She ran around
the back of your house.
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- White with a brown patch?
- Over one eye?
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There you are.
There's my good girl.
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- What's her name?
- Justice.
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That's a good name.
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Yeah.
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You're just
about perfect, Justice.
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Are you a vet?
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No. I mean, yes.
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I'm a veteran,
but I'm not a veterinarian.
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I work with dogs,
though, or I did.
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I was explosive detection
and search and rescue
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for a K9 unit in Afghanistan.
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Are you home on leave
for the holidays?
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No.
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Honourable discharge.
So, I'm out.
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But... I have to admit,
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the thought of the holidays
makes my heart ache a little.
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Why's that?
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The Marines needed
to keep my dog.
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Good dogs are hard to come by
and, boy, mine was the best.
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What does that have to do
with the holidays?
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My dog's name's Christmas.
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So, now everything
from candy canes
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to reindeer remind me of him.
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Look at that.
She likes you.
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- Do you think so?
- I do,
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and Justice is a great
judge of character.
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Yeah.
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- I'm so sorry about your fence.
- I am really sorry about your car.
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Just bought it 48 hours ago.
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- You're kidding.
- Nope.
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Well, if it's any consolation,
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my uncle owns the best
auto repair shop in town.
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Come to think of it, it's the
only repair shop in town.
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- Seriously, he's very good.
- Okay.
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Well, Grace,
I've seen less trouble.
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But, then again,
I've seen a whole lot worse.
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Your engine blew
a connecting rod
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and that requires
a major teardown
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and I'm going to have to
replace the cylinder head.
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That sounds terrible.
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Well, now, the transmission was
not affected. That's good news.
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Of course, when you
went into the ditch,
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you damaged the lower control
arm on the passenger side
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and I'm going to have to
replace the shock absorber.
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But once that's done,
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you just need a front end alignment
and she'll be good as new.
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How long will all this take?
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Well, it might not be this year,
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but lucky for you, next year's
only three weeks away.
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Three weeks?
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What am I gonna do?
I can't stay here.
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I'm sorry,
it's a busy time of year.
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I might be waiting a week
just for your parts.
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- You got family expecting you?
- No, it's just me.
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I mean, I have an older brother,
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but he's a commercial
fisherman in Alaska.
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I guess you got plans
for the holidays.
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Well, no, not really.
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I have a job waiting for me
in Cincinnati that starts in February.
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Then I tell you what,
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you could do a whole lot worse
than being stuck here.
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Rivers Crossing at Christmas
is pretty special.
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And having said that,
I will put a rush on your parts
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and make sure you're in
Cincinnati by Christmas.
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Thank you. Appreciate it.
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Grace, I have a comfortable
cottage out back of my house.
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You're welcome to
stay there for the time being.
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Sure beats the motel
on the highway.
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I couldn't possibly impose.
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No. It's no problem at all,
really. I'd be happy to help.
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I don't know.
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If you'd like, just come back
and check it out, then decide.
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Okay. Thank you.
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Thanks, Uncle Roy.
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- You got it.
- Thank you.
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- It's so cute. Thanks.
- I'm glad you like it.
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Here it is,
your home away from home.
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What is all this?
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I don't get too many guests,
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so I, turned it into my
version of a man cave.
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- Are you a lawyer?
- Judge.
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I'm the municipal judge
here in Rivers Crossing.
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- You're the town judge.
- Guilty as charged.
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My mom likes to joke that,
as a baby,
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my first word was
"jurisprudence".
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Here I thought
you were a farmer.
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That's me,
sowing the seeds of justice.
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Anyway, despite the
pointy-headed decor,
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I really do hope that you find
it comfortable here.
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And I always leave the back door
to the house open,
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so help yourself to
anything in the fridge.
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Thank you.
Really, it's very generous.
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- Please, make yourself at home.
- I will.
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Well, goodnight, sleep well.
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I wouldn't worry, Your Honour.
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If I suffer from insomnia,
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I can always crack open
one of those law books.
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Right.
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Tomorrow's Sunday.
I'm wondering
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if maybe you'd like to join me
for church in the morning.
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Since you're gonna be stuck
here for awhile,
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it might be a great opportunity
for you to meet some folks,
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get a feel for the town.
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That's really kind of you,
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but I don't have anything
appropriate to wear.
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- But thank you anyway.
- No problem.
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I'll be right back
with your bags.
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Joe, I'm just curious
about the Santa suit.
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'Tis the season.
Ho, ho, ho.
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Morning.
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Good morning.
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- Sleep OK?
- I did, yeah.
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Yes. How do you
like your coffee?
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Cream or a little milk,
whatever you have.
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My sister called this morning,
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and I hope I wasn't
being too presumptuous,
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but I asked her...
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Joey! Hi.
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You must be Grace.
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- I'm Katie, Joe's little sister.
- Hi.
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I am so sorry to hear
about your accident.
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But don't worry, you are in
good hands with Uncle Roy.
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And Joe tells me you
were in the Marines?
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That is so interesting.
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I can't wait to hear
all about that.
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And thank you
for your service, really.
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Of course.
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These are for you
for church. Hmm?
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What luck. Looks like we're
almost the same size.
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Came prepared. Come on.
This'll be so much fun.
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Did I mention that I own
the hair salon in town?
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After all that time in Afghanistan,
you deserve some pampering.
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What do you say?
Breakfast?
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Me too.
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I don't know why, but my sister
never looked that good in that dress.
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I love you too, Joe.
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You can now officially
lower expectations
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for your Christmas
gift this year.
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It's getting late.
I've got to run.
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Thank you again, Katie, so much.
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It's been awhile since I got
dressed up and it feels really good.
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Well, you look amazing.
So great to meet you, Grace.
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I'm super happy you'll be in
Rivers Crossing for awhile.
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That lipstick colour
is perfect for you.
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See you in church.
And don't let Joe be late.
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Mom hates that. Bye.
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- Thank you.
- More than welcome.
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- Hey, she's lovely.
- Yeah.
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Hey, Aunt Nellie, aren't you
supposed to be in church?
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Is that my Joey?
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The good Lord will have to wait.
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I have too much to do and too
little time to do it.
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Hello.
I don't believe we've met.
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Sorry. Aunt Nellie,
this is Grace Garland.
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Grace, this is my favourite
aunt, Aunt Nellie.
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Don't listen to him.
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I'm his only aunt
He had to like me.
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- Nice to meet you.
- Pleasure is all mine.
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So, what are you doing out here
with measuring tape?
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I tossed and turned all night
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because the Christmas committee
ordered new ornaments
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and I was worried sick that they
wouldn't be the right size.
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- And what have you determined?
- They're perfect.
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Break out the eggnog.
Christmas is saved.
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You be good or you'll get
a lump of coal in your stocking.
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Hey, I'm good. I'm good.
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You know, those ornaments should
have been here two weeks ago.
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And don't forget
about Wednesday.
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Remember, you volunteered to
help finish decorating the town?
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- I will be there with bells on.
- You're invited, too.
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Practically the whole
town pitches in.
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It'll be so much fun.
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They'll be hot cocoa
and cookies.
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There's nothing like Christmas
in Rivers Crossing.
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That's what I've heard.
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But I don't think
I'll be here through Christmas.
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I'm just waiting
for my car to get fixed.
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Your car?
Something's wrong with your car?
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Well, that's a long story, Aunt
Nellie, and we should get going.
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I don't want to be late for
church, you either.
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See you later.
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- Bye.
- Bye.
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Be careful where
you're going now.
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Scoot down.
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Grace, this is my mom Fran,
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niece Addy, nephew Tyler,
you know their mom Katie,
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Uncle Roy you've met,
and there's Aunt Nellie.
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Everyone, this is Grace.
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Good morning, folks.
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I am so happy to see all of your
smiling faces on this blessed day.
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Please stand
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and open your hymnals
to page 315.
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Don't look now, dear,
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but I think your friend
might need some rescuing.
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They found out she's single,
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she's a vet and she's
staying in your guesthouse.
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It's a perfect storm.
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- Oh, boy.
- Yeah.
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Thanks, Mom.
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Joe, can you help me
unload the car?
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I have some food and clothing
for the charity drive.
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I need to get it
into the vestibule.
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Yeah. Just a minute.
I'll be right back.
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Okay.
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The choir practices
for weeks in advance.
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It's a very special Christmas
Eve service.
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Say, you wouldn't be
a soprano, would you?
247
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'Cause we could really...
248
00:16:00,296 --> 00:16:03,234
Excuse me, Reverend.
Can I borrow Grace for a moment?
249
00:16:03,269 --> 00:16:04,369
Of course, Joe.
250
00:16:04,405 --> 00:16:07,007
That's quite the impressive
young woman you found there, Joe.
251
00:16:11,953 --> 00:16:15,291
I'm sorry about the
small town inquisition.
252
00:16:15,327 --> 00:16:17,295
It's okay.
Everyone's really nice.
253
00:16:17,331 --> 00:16:20,703
I just... I'm not sure I'm ready
for so much civilian life all at once.
254
00:16:20,738 --> 00:16:22,105
I can imagine.
255
00:16:22,140 --> 00:16:24,743
Listen, I've gotta help my mom
with some stuff here.
256
00:16:24,779 --> 00:16:26,881
Do you want to just take the
Scout back to the farm?
257
00:16:26,917 --> 00:16:28,919
I can catch a ride
back with her,
258
00:16:28,954 --> 00:16:32,793
and I'm sure Justice will be
very happy to see you.
259
00:16:32,829 --> 00:16:35,466
I'll be happier to see her.
260
00:16:35,501 --> 00:16:37,014
Why don't you slip out
the side door there
261
00:16:37,038 --> 00:16:38,705
and I'll provide you a cover?
262
00:16:38,742 --> 00:16:43,215
- You'll thank everyone for me?
- Done.
263
00:16:45,354 --> 00:16:47,557
Are you aware of the deep
concern in this parish
264
00:16:47,593 --> 00:16:49,762
over your marital status?
265
00:16:49,797 --> 00:16:53,303
Don't you have someplace to be?
266
00:16:53,338 --> 00:16:56,976
Thanks again.
267
00:18:12,933 --> 00:18:14,167
Morning.
268
00:18:14,203 --> 00:18:16,071
Good morning, Officer.
Is there a problem?
269
00:18:16,106 --> 00:18:20,079
Are you aware you were travelling
35 in a 25 mile an hour zone?
270
00:18:21,485 --> 00:18:24,822
May I see some
identification, please?
271
00:18:28,465 --> 00:18:31,335
Could you take your driver's
licence out, please?
272
00:18:37,283 --> 00:18:39,118
You mind telling me why it is
273
00:18:39,153 --> 00:18:40,832
you're racing the
judge's truck through town?
274
00:18:40,856 --> 00:18:46,901
Well, maybe because Joe was
kind enough to lend me his car.
275
00:18:46,936 --> 00:18:49,239
And why would he do that?
276
00:18:49,275 --> 00:18:52,779
Because I'm stuck in this town
and I'm staying with him
277
00:18:52,814 --> 00:18:54,583
until my car gets fixed.
278
00:18:54,618 --> 00:18:56,620
You're staying at
the judge's house?
279
00:18:56,656 --> 00:19:02,532
- In his guest house.
- Is that right?
280
00:19:02,568 --> 00:19:04,771
Everything all right, Sheriff?
281
00:19:04,806 --> 00:19:08,277
Nothing I can't handle, Judge.
282
00:19:08,313 --> 00:19:10,116
You missed a good sermon
this morning, Cooper.
283
00:19:10,151 --> 00:19:12,152
Hi, Mrs. Peterson.
I think I caught it earlier.
284
00:19:12,187 --> 00:19:13,465
I was at the seven a.m. service.
285
00:19:13,490 --> 00:19:18,097
- It was "Christmas comes once a year".
- That's the one. Carry on.
286
00:19:18,132 --> 00:19:19,867
See you back
at the house, Grace.
287
00:19:24,946 --> 00:19:30,122
- So, you're a veteran?
- Captain Grace Garland, Third Marine.
288
00:19:32,863 --> 00:19:36,301
Have a nice day, Captain.
289
00:19:44,820 --> 00:19:48,559
- Joe?
- Hey. You made it.
290
00:19:49,998 --> 00:19:53,836
- Did you get a ticket?
- No. After you left, he let me go.
291
00:19:53,872 --> 00:19:56,543
Great. So, I'm headed
to the Army base
292
00:19:56,578 --> 00:19:58,680
with my buddy,
about an hour from here.
293
00:19:58,715 --> 00:20:02,789
- Maybe you'd like to join us?
- Why? What's up?
294
00:20:02,824 --> 00:20:05,628
We volunteered to hand out
Christmas trees to vets at the base.
295
00:20:05,663 --> 00:20:07,665
Cooper's wife Sheri
is the local coordinator.
296
00:20:07,701 --> 00:20:09,602
She served in Afghanistan, too,
297
00:20:09,638 --> 00:20:11,974
and just thought maybe
you'd like to meet her
298
00:20:12,010 --> 00:20:13,644
and see some other vets.
299
00:20:14,815 --> 00:20:16,216
Mainly, she wants to see
Justice.
300
00:20:16,251 --> 00:20:18,020
She just puts up
with me and Coop.
301
00:20:23,467 --> 00:20:25,501
Hey.
302
00:20:25,536 --> 00:20:27,172
You!
303
00:20:27,208 --> 00:20:32,348
- That's your friend, Cooper?
- Yup, for better or for worse.
304
00:20:43,975 --> 00:20:46,612
Watch out, watch out!
305
00:20:52,024 --> 00:20:54,594
Good girl!
306
00:21:00,040 --> 00:21:03,012
- Hi, hon.
- Hi.
307
00:21:03,047 --> 00:21:04,714
You look especially good today.
308
00:21:04,750 --> 00:21:05,896
But then again,
I do love a woman
309
00:21:05,920 --> 00:21:07,320
who hands out Christmas trees.
310
00:21:07,355 --> 00:21:09,102
Yeah, well, you better say that,
you're my husband.
311
00:21:09,126 --> 00:21:12,096
Sheri, this is Captain
Grace Garland.
312
00:21:12,132 --> 00:21:14,234
She's staying with the judge
for a while.
313
00:21:14,269 --> 00:21:17,074
Nice to meet you, Grace.
Is there a story here?
314
00:21:17,109 --> 00:21:19,478
Yes, but not the one
that you think.
315
00:21:19,514 --> 00:21:21,215
Well, I've love to hear
all about it,
316
00:21:21,250 --> 00:21:22,653
but right now,
we've got work to do.
317
00:21:22,688 --> 00:21:26,159
Let's go!
318
00:21:29,567 --> 00:21:33,174
I got more Christmas!
319
00:21:37,149 --> 00:21:38,762
It was my last patrol
before shipping out.
320
00:21:38,786 --> 00:21:40,989
We were looking for survivors
in a collapsed building,
321
00:21:41,024 --> 00:21:42,626
and my dog had already
helped rescue
322
00:21:42,661 --> 00:21:44,931
a 10-year-old Afghani girl,
pregnant mother.
323
00:21:44,966 --> 00:21:48,437
I mean, it was a good day.
It was a really good day.
324
00:21:48,473 --> 00:21:51,811
Then, out of nowhere,
we came under fire.
325
00:21:51,847 --> 00:21:54,416
There was an explosion, and...
326
00:21:54,451 --> 00:21:57,322
I was knocked off my feet,
there was dust everywhere.
327
00:21:57,357 --> 00:22:02,300
I was disoriented,
and I was exposed to enemy fire.
328
00:22:02,335 --> 00:22:05,405
My dog pulled me into safety.
329
00:22:05,440 --> 00:22:09,112
I think Christmas probably
saved my life.
330
00:22:09,148 --> 00:22:11,719
A week later, he was reassigned
to a different handler
331
00:22:11,754 --> 00:22:14,590
and I was shipped home.
332
00:22:14,626 --> 00:22:18,432
- Coffee?
- Yeah.
333
00:22:21,473 --> 00:22:24,912
- Can I ask you something, Grace?
- Sure, I guess.
334
00:22:24,947 --> 00:22:26,514
Why Christmas?
335
00:22:26,550 --> 00:22:28,286
Why did you name your dog
Christmas?
336
00:22:28,321 --> 00:22:30,423
Because he was delivered
to my barracks
337
00:22:30,459 --> 00:22:33,061
on Christmas Day
six Christmases ago.
338
00:22:33,097 --> 00:22:34,899
That explains it.
339
00:22:36,104 --> 00:22:37,371
He was a mistake, actually.
340
00:22:37,406 --> 00:22:38,639
I was supposed to get
341
00:22:38,675 --> 00:22:39,988
a trained nine-month-old Lab
that November,
342
00:22:40,012 --> 00:22:43,316
and instead, I got a nine-week-old
puppy on Christmas Day.
343
00:22:43,351 --> 00:22:44,886
It was a clerical error.
344
00:22:44,921 --> 00:22:47,658
It was the best mistake
the Marines ever made.
345
00:22:51,034 --> 00:22:52,535
Sorry to keep you waiting,
Captain.
346
00:22:52,570 --> 00:22:54,639
Your dog's been stationed out
in Kandahar
347
00:22:54,674 --> 00:22:56,743
with the 101st Battalion,
Eighth Marines.
348
00:22:56,779 --> 00:22:59,682
Okay.
So, he's okay?
349
00:22:59,718 --> 00:23:02,355
As far as I can tell.
350
00:23:05,930 --> 00:23:08,968
- I'm sorry about your dog, Grace.
- Thanks.
351
00:23:09,004 --> 00:23:11,006
I'm just glad to know
that he's okay.
352
00:23:11,041 --> 00:23:13,478
Look, there's a woman in town
that fosters rescue dogs.
353
00:23:13,513 --> 00:23:15,314
We could stop there
on the way home.
354
00:23:15,349 --> 00:23:18,855
Thanks, I don't think so.
Christmas wasn't just any dog.
355
00:23:18,890 --> 00:23:21,461
He was my partner,
my friend, my family.
356
00:23:21,496 --> 00:23:23,142
We worked together every day
for six years.
357
00:23:23,166 --> 00:23:25,168
I mean, he got me through
that war.
358
00:23:25,204 --> 00:23:26,904
I know some people.
359
00:23:26,940 --> 00:23:28,943
I've got friends
with military connections.
360
00:23:28,978 --> 00:23:31,314
Maybe I could help.
361
00:23:31,349 --> 00:23:34,454
I appreciate it.
I do.
362
00:23:34,490 --> 00:23:38,561
The thing is, there isn't
anything anybody can do.
363
00:23:38,597 --> 00:23:43,572
I just have to accept the truth.
Christmas isn't mine anymore.
364
00:23:54,997 --> 00:23:57,535
Oh, what do you think about
that? Huh?
365
00:23:58,839 --> 00:24:01,643
Yeah, that feels nice.
Oh, you're so pretty, huh?
366
00:24:01,678 --> 00:24:04,415
Would you want to go
for a long walk today?
367
00:24:04,450 --> 00:24:06,151
That'd be nice, huh?
368
00:24:06,187 --> 00:24:08,590
Or we could go shopping,
get you a new Christmas collar
369
00:24:08,625 --> 00:24:11,396
'cause this one's looking
a little worse for the wear.
370
00:24:11,431 --> 00:24:12,699
Yes!
371
00:24:12,734 --> 00:24:14,068
Good morning.
372
00:24:14,103 --> 00:24:17,575
- You're up early.
- Well, blame the military.
373
00:24:17,610 --> 00:24:19,278
Rise and shine.
374
00:24:19,314 --> 00:24:21,416
I made some coffee,
if you want some.
375
00:24:22,653 --> 00:24:24,957
Thanks, yeah.
I believe I do.
376
00:24:27,965 --> 00:24:31,770
You know, you're going to spoil
my dog, and then, what'll I do?
377
00:24:31,806 --> 00:24:37,048
Well, this one deserves to be spoiled.
She's a sweetheart.
378
00:24:37,084 --> 00:24:39,586
A little cream, no sugar, right?
379
00:24:39,622 --> 00:24:41,891
Thanks.
380
00:24:41,927 --> 00:24:43,494
So, I was wondering if maybe
381
00:24:43,529 --> 00:24:46,468
you would like to join me
for lunch today.
382
00:24:46,503 --> 00:24:49,774
I could drive my grown-up car
and you could drive the scout.
383
00:24:49,809 --> 00:24:51,544
You have a grown-up car?
384
00:24:51,580 --> 00:24:54,651
I do, but I keep it hidden
in the barn.
385
00:24:54,686 --> 00:24:57,323
Makes sense.
386
00:24:57,358 --> 00:24:59,093
What time for lunch?
387
00:24:59,129 --> 00:25:01,442
Well, how about we meet on the
courthouse steps at high noon?
388
00:25:01,466 --> 00:25:03,402
Will Gary Cooper be there?
389
00:25:06,310 --> 00:25:09,615
It's getting late.
I got to jump in the shower.
390
00:25:09,650 --> 00:25:11,251
I forgot to feed the dog.
391
00:25:11,286 --> 00:25:12,798
Don't worry about it.
I'll feed Justice.
392
00:25:12,822 --> 00:25:15,326
- Really?
- Yeah.
393
00:25:15,362 --> 00:25:17,330
Okay, well, her dry food
is under the sink,
394
00:25:17,365 --> 00:25:19,501
and then, I have some
canned food in the fridge.
395
00:25:19,537 --> 00:25:22,039
Now, I usually use a spoonful
of the canned food,
396
00:25:22,075 --> 00:25:23,609
and I mix it with hot water,
397
00:25:23,645 --> 00:25:25,780
and then, I add about 3/4 of
a cup of the dry food.
398
00:25:25,817 --> 00:25:29,823
What were you saying about
not spoiling your dog?
399
00:25:31,862 --> 00:25:33,396
Well, maybe a little.
400
00:25:33,431 --> 00:25:36,135
- Yeah.
- Yeah.
401
00:25:38,408 --> 00:25:39,809
Ready for some breakfast?
402
00:25:41,648 --> 00:25:43,884
I bet!
403
00:25:48,262 --> 00:25:50,096
How's that sit with you,
Dorothy?
404
00:25:50,132 --> 00:25:51,901
Does that sound like
a fair compromise?
405
00:25:51,936 --> 00:25:54,272
Yes, it does, Your Honour.
Thank you.
406
00:25:54,307 --> 00:25:57,980
For that which is equitable
seems to be just,
407
00:25:58,015 --> 00:26:02,355
and equity is justice that goes
beyond the written law.
408
00:26:02,390 --> 00:26:04,860
That's Aristotle, folks,
for those of you keeping score.
409
00:26:06,165 --> 00:26:07,933
Case dismissed.
410
00:26:07,968 --> 00:26:09,804
So, you got this speeding ticket
411
00:26:09,839 --> 00:26:11,218
on your way home
from basketball practice?
412
00:26:11,242 --> 00:26:12,476
Yes, sir.
413
00:26:12,511 --> 00:26:16,751
- Is that what you call a fast break?
- No, sir.
414
00:26:16,786 --> 00:26:19,323
Lawrence, I'm gonna give you
an early Christmas present.
415
00:26:19,359 --> 00:26:21,762
Instead of giving you
a violation,
416
00:26:21,797 --> 00:26:24,200
I'm gonna ask that you spend
your next two Saturdays
417
00:26:24,235 --> 00:26:27,239
volunteering at the food bank.
How does that sound?
418
00:26:27,274 --> 00:26:29,845
That sounds good.
Thank you, Your Honour.
419
00:26:29,880 --> 00:26:31,782
Now, do you think
you might give me
420
00:26:31,817 --> 00:26:33,986
a little Christmas present
in return?
421
00:26:34,021 --> 00:26:35,255
Yes, sir.
422
00:26:35,290 --> 00:26:36,692
Good.
423
00:26:36,727 --> 00:26:40,500
What I want from you is a promise
that you'll go to college.
424
00:26:40,535 --> 00:26:45,376
- Are you gonna play ball in college?
- I don't think so. I'm not that good.
425
00:26:45,411 --> 00:26:49,184
I see.
Well, that's okay.
426
00:26:49,219 --> 00:26:51,321
Getting a good education
is what really matters.
427
00:26:51,357 --> 00:26:54,094
At any rate,
keep up the good work,
428
00:26:54,129 --> 00:26:58,169
keep up the good grades,
and go out and make us proud.
429
00:26:58,205 --> 00:27:01,342
Thank you, Your Honour.
I will.
430
00:27:01,378 --> 00:27:02,979
Case dismissed!
431
00:27:09,327 --> 00:27:12,999
It must be hard on you being away
from your family for so long.
432
00:27:13,035 --> 00:27:14,603
Well, it's just me
and my brother now,
433
00:27:14,638 --> 00:27:16,740
and he's got his own life
in Alaska.
434
00:27:16,776 --> 00:27:19,078
We exchange a lot of email, though.
435
00:27:20,584 --> 00:27:23,197
I can't tell you how impressed I am
with how you run your courtroom.
436
00:27:23,221 --> 00:27:25,258
Well, thank you.
437
00:27:25,293 --> 00:27:27,696
I've never seen a judge
like you, not even on TV.
438
00:27:27,731 --> 00:27:30,200
I'm gonna hope that
that was a compliment.
439
00:27:30,235 --> 00:27:32,138
It was!
440
00:27:33,743 --> 00:27:36,381
I'm curious, how do you become
the judge in your hometown?
441
00:27:36,416 --> 00:27:40,154
Well, I didn't plan it that way.
It just kind of happened.
442
00:27:40,190 --> 00:27:41,825
But I hope I'm not staying
much longer.
443
00:27:41,860 --> 00:27:43,428
What do you mean?
444
00:27:43,464 --> 00:27:46,868
I've applied for an appointment
to the district court in Chicago.
445
00:27:46,903 --> 00:27:50,476
- I'm expecting news any day now.
- Fingers crossed!
446
00:27:50,511 --> 00:27:55,285
- You must be excited.
- I am. It's been a long time coming.
447
00:27:55,321 --> 00:27:58,526
I'm pretty sure River's Crossing
is going to miss you.
448
00:27:58,561 --> 00:28:01,231
- You think so?
- I do.
449
00:28:01,266 --> 00:28:05,039
I also get the feeling that you're
going to miss River's Crossing.
450
00:28:05,074 --> 00:28:09,748
- Thank you so much.
- Thank you.
451
00:28:12,055 --> 00:28:13,956
Thanks, hon.
452
00:28:13,992 --> 00:28:17,998
Hey, Joe!
How's my favourite judge?
453
00:28:18,034 --> 00:28:21,172
Still banging the gavel.
How about you, Colonel?
454
00:28:21,207 --> 00:28:24,078
You know, trying to stay
out of trouble, but it's not easy.
455
00:28:25,583 --> 00:28:27,852
Hey, did you hear Marnie's
coming home for Christmas?
456
00:28:27,887 --> 00:28:30,323
No, I hadn't heard.
457
00:28:30,358 --> 00:28:32,595
Yeah, yeah, Margaret and I
are thrilled.
458
00:28:32,630 --> 00:28:34,599
Better yet, she's coming alone.
459
00:28:34,634 --> 00:28:37,672
Apparently, she and David
called it quits.
460
00:28:37,707 --> 00:28:42,148
You should stop by, Joe.
I'm sure she'd love to see you.
461
00:28:42,183 --> 00:28:46,189
Thank you very much for the invite.
I appreciate that.
462
00:28:46,225 --> 00:28:49,797
Colonel, I would like to introduce
you to Captain Grace Garland.
463
00:28:49,832 --> 00:28:51,666
She's recently back from
Afghanistan,
464
00:28:51,702 --> 00:28:54,206
and visiting River's Crossing
for a few days.
465
00:28:54,242 --> 00:28:57,411
Grace, this is my good friend
Colonel Mike Radcliffe.
466
00:28:57,447 --> 00:28:59,216
Pleasure to meet you, Captain,
467
00:28:59,252 --> 00:29:03,323
but, don't let him pull your leg
with that "good friend" nonsense.
468
00:29:03,359 --> 00:29:06,030
The judge here was supposed
to be my son-in-law.
469
00:29:07,601 --> 00:29:10,071
I better get Margaret her lunch
before she starves to death.
470
00:29:10,107 --> 00:29:12,509
Come by the house, Joe, huh?
471
00:29:12,545 --> 00:29:15,917
- We'll share some Christmas cheer.
- Sure.
472
00:29:15,952 --> 00:29:18,556
- And welcome home, Grace.
- Thank you, sir.
473
00:29:18,591 --> 00:29:21,528
- You bet. See you, Joe.
- Good to see you, Mike.
474
00:29:21,564 --> 00:29:23,899
All the best.
475
00:29:35,458 --> 00:29:39,932
You know, I feel like I should explain
that encounter with the Colonel.
476
00:29:39,968 --> 00:29:42,583
That's okay.
You don't have to explain anything.
477
00:29:42,607 --> 00:29:46,779
I was engaged to his daughter, and well,
he was pretty happy about that.
478
00:29:46,815 --> 00:29:49,318
But then, last summer,
she broke up with me
479
00:29:49,354 --> 00:29:52,257
and she ran off to Chicago with
the town's former prosecutor.
480
00:29:52,293 --> 00:29:59,238
- I'm sorry, that's awful.
- It's okay, I'm over it now.
481
00:30:01,044 --> 00:30:04,348
Oh, darn, I'm gonna be late.
I gotta run.
482
00:30:04,384 --> 00:30:05,618
I'll see you tonight!
483
00:30:05,654 --> 00:30:08,290
Thanks for lunch!
484
00:30:20,650 --> 00:30:24,523
Here comes my specialty.
485
00:30:24,558 --> 00:30:30,501
- Triple cheese, double-baked eggs.
- Can't wait.
486
00:30:30,537 --> 00:30:32,039
You want some orange juice?
487
00:30:32,075 --> 00:30:34,911
Yes, ma'am!
488
00:30:34,946 --> 00:30:38,886
So, how did you end up with
a career in the military?
489
00:30:38,922 --> 00:30:43,128
Well, it's a long story and
it's not all that interesting.
490
00:30:43,163 --> 00:30:45,499
Try me.
491
00:30:45,534 --> 00:30:51,344
Well, the military offers a great
opportunity to get an education,
492
00:30:51,380 --> 00:30:53,415
so I applied for an ROTC
scholarship.
493
00:30:53,450 --> 00:30:56,589
- What'd you study?
- I studied engineering.
494
00:30:56,624 --> 00:30:58,659
And then, after graduating,
I worked for two years
495
00:30:58,695 --> 00:31:00,730
creating and maintaining
a geospatial database
496
00:31:00,766 --> 00:31:03,135
for the Marines at Camp Lejeune
in North Carolina.
497
00:31:03,170 --> 00:31:06,877
- Sounds interesting.
- It was... a great experience,
498
00:31:06,912 --> 00:31:11,820
and it was challenging work.
But ultimately, it wasn't for me.
499
00:31:11,855 --> 00:31:15,527
I realized I didn't want to be
sitting behind a desk.
500
00:31:15,562 --> 00:31:17,164
I always loved dogs,
501
00:31:17,200 --> 00:31:20,036
so I got myself transferred
to Search and Rescue.
502
00:31:20,072 --> 00:31:22,742
Then, the Marines sent me
to Afghanistan.
503
00:31:22,777 --> 00:31:24,679
And how was that?
504
00:31:24,714 --> 00:31:27,719
Loved Search and Rescue.
505
00:31:27,755 --> 00:31:32,294
Explosive detection,
not so much.
506
00:31:32,330 --> 00:31:34,700
Is that why you left?
507
00:31:37,774 --> 00:31:41,981
One day of soldiering is like
ten days of civilian life,
508
00:31:42,016 --> 00:31:47,225
and after six years,
it changes you.
509
00:31:49,532 --> 00:31:52,503
It was time, but...
510
00:31:54,040 --> 00:31:58,548
leaving my unit was one of the
hardest decisions I ever made.
511
00:32:01,322 --> 00:32:05,061
I can only imagine.
512
00:32:05,097 --> 00:32:09,370
- I'm starving. Let's eat.
- Me too!
513
00:32:12,245 --> 00:32:13,779
Okay, you ready?
514
00:32:13,814 --> 00:32:16,217
Where is it?
Where's it gonna be?
515
00:32:16,252 --> 00:32:20,226
Okay, find it, find it!
Good job!
516
00:32:20,261 --> 00:32:23,365
Good girl, good girl.
You did it.
517
00:32:24,704 --> 00:32:26,004
What a good girl.
518
00:32:26,040 --> 00:32:28,944
That's, that's impressive.
519
00:32:28,979 --> 00:32:30,781
We're just having fun,
520
00:32:30,816 --> 00:32:32,328
and it's good for the dog's
concentration.
521
00:32:32,352 --> 00:32:35,056
Maybe I should try that
sometime.
522
00:32:35,091 --> 00:32:38,597
Hey, I'm gonna head into town
and meet with Aunt Nellie.
523
00:32:38,632 --> 00:32:41,002
We're putting up Christmas
decorations today,
524
00:32:41,037 --> 00:32:43,138
you want to come along?
525
00:32:44,277 --> 00:32:46,279
I think I'll pass.
526
00:32:46,314 --> 00:32:48,216
You do realize that Aunt Nellie
will disown me
527
00:32:48,252 --> 00:32:49,553
if I show up without you?
528
00:32:49,588 --> 00:32:54,328
Normally, I would say that's hyperbole,
but in this case, I believe you.
529
00:32:55,634 --> 00:32:57,702
All right, Justice.
530
00:32:57,738 --> 00:33:00,107
I guess that means fetch
is gonna have to wait
531
00:33:00,142 --> 00:33:02,078
'cause I'm being summoned
to a higher purpose.
532
00:33:03,316 --> 00:33:05,886
You have no idea.
533
00:33:05,921 --> 00:33:08,291
This is the time of year
that we get River's Crossing
534
00:33:08,326 --> 00:33:11,297
- all gussied up for the big event.
- Big event?
535
00:33:11,332 --> 00:33:14,536
The Winter Wonderland Festival.
It's the highlight of the year.
536
00:33:15,807 --> 00:33:17,476
The whole thing culminates
right here
537
00:33:17,512 --> 00:33:20,983
with the annual Christmas Eve
potluck party.
538
00:33:21,018 --> 00:33:23,021
In the barn?
539
00:33:23,057 --> 00:33:25,158
Trust me.
540
00:33:25,194 --> 00:33:27,864
You'll barely recognize this
place come Christmas Eve.
541
00:33:29,302 --> 00:33:31,771
Well, I guess that would explain
all the decorations.
542
00:33:31,807 --> 00:33:33,843
You don't know the half of it.
543
00:33:33,878 --> 00:33:37,116
We better get going, though.
Aunt Nellie hates it when I'm late.
544
00:33:37,151 --> 00:33:38,585
Lead the way.
545
00:33:51,214 --> 00:33:52,748
You're late!
546
00:33:52,783 --> 00:33:54,651
I know, I know,
but I brought reinforcements.
547
00:33:54,687 --> 00:33:56,255
Look who's here to help.
548
00:33:56,290 --> 00:33:58,559
Hi, Grace!
I'm so glad you're here.
549
00:33:58,595 --> 00:34:01,132
This is quite the operation
you have going.
550
00:34:01,167 --> 00:34:03,837
Well, we like to think that we're
second only to Santa's workshop.
551
00:34:05,409 --> 00:34:06,877
You ready for your assignment?
552
00:34:06,912 --> 00:34:08,647
Yes, ma'am.
Ready, willing and able.
553
00:34:08,682 --> 00:34:10,395
Same as last year,
light bulbs on Main Street?
554
00:34:10,419 --> 00:34:11,719
Bingo!
555
00:34:11,755 --> 00:34:14,893
So, the guy shows up
in my courtroom
556
00:34:14,928 --> 00:34:17,900
wearing his Santa costume.
557
00:34:17,935 --> 00:34:21,072
White beard, big belly,
the works.
558
00:34:21,108 --> 00:34:23,778
I mean, it's like a scene out of
Miracle on 34th Street.
559
00:34:23,814 --> 00:34:26,984
- No way!
- Yes way!
560
00:34:27,020 --> 00:34:30,992
And then, he looks me square
in the face, and he says,
561
00:34:31,028 --> 00:34:34,266
"But Your Honour, I swear,
Santa didn't do it!"
562
00:34:36,138 --> 00:34:39,108
- He didn't.
- He did!
563
00:34:39,144 --> 00:34:41,247
And then, you're not gonna
believe this.
564
00:34:41,282 --> 00:34:44,753
He insists that he has elves
that will corroborate his story.
565
00:34:46,626 --> 00:34:53,137
Yeah, sitting on the bench in River's
Crossing can be rather entertaining.
566
00:34:53,173 --> 00:34:54,406
Apparently.
567
00:34:55,644 --> 00:34:57,280
So, what about you?
568
00:34:57,315 --> 00:34:59,027
Now that your military career
is over, what are your plans?
569
00:34:59,051 --> 00:35:03,259
Well, I have been offered a job
at an engineering firm
570
00:35:03,294 --> 00:35:04,928
in Cincinnati, where I grew up.
571
00:35:04,963 --> 00:35:06,900
It's entry-level, but you know,
572
00:35:06,935 --> 00:35:08,904
after working Search and Rescue
for a few years,
573
00:35:08,939 --> 00:35:10,339
I feel lucky to have the job.
574
00:35:10,375 --> 00:35:13,847
- So, back behind a desk, then.
- Yup, but after combat duty,
575
00:35:13,882 --> 00:35:16,685
I'm ready for a little less
excitement.
576
00:35:16,720 --> 00:35:18,523
And where would you like these,
Your Honour?
577
00:35:18,559 --> 00:35:20,994
Those just go down the street.
578
00:35:21,030 --> 00:35:25,504
Here, let me take that from you,
and... follow me!
579
00:35:25,539 --> 00:35:28,878
- Hey.
- Hey!
580
00:35:28,913 --> 00:35:33,587
I can hardly believe it.
Last year this time, I was in Bagram.
581
00:35:33,622 --> 00:35:37,494
No way! I was in Bagram
last Christmas, too!
582
00:35:37,530 --> 00:35:40,969
Feels like another lifetime ago.
583
00:35:41,004 --> 00:35:44,208
Yeah, I can relate.
584
00:35:44,243 --> 00:35:46,580
It's been a big adjustment
being back stateside.
585
00:35:46,616 --> 00:35:47,816
I really miss it.
586
00:35:47,851 --> 00:35:49,686
Well, if you need a dose
of the military,
587
00:35:49,722 --> 00:35:51,223
you can always join me
at the base.
588
00:35:51,258 --> 00:35:53,427
We're delivering trees
for at least another week,
589
00:35:53,463 --> 00:35:55,999
and we can always use
volunteers, especially a vet.
590
00:35:56,034 --> 00:35:57,737
Someone who's been there.
591
00:35:57,772 --> 00:36:02,313
- I might just take you up on that.
- Good, and bring Justice if you do.
592
00:36:02,348 --> 00:36:04,751
I just heard you used to be
Search and Rescue.
593
00:36:04,786 --> 00:36:06,387
I can't believe nobody told me!
594
00:36:06,422 --> 00:36:08,825
We used to have a very active
Search and Rescue program
595
00:36:08,861 --> 00:36:10,228
by the sheriff's department,
596
00:36:10,263 --> 00:36:13,970
but Ike Monrow, the head of our SARS
department, retired last year.
597
00:36:14,005 --> 00:36:15,417
We're still looking for
a replacement, though.
598
00:36:15,441 --> 00:36:19,414
Don't look at me.
I'm out of that line of work.
599
00:36:19,449 --> 00:36:22,931
Come on, never say never.
We should at least talk about it, right?
600
00:36:22,955 --> 00:36:24,491
Have dinner with Sheri and I
tonight.
601
00:36:24,527 --> 00:36:26,205
You can even let Joe tag along
here, if you'd like.
602
00:36:26,229 --> 00:36:28,699
No, no.
We've got plans tonight.
603
00:36:28,734 --> 00:36:31,839
- We do?
- Yup.
604
00:36:31,874 --> 00:36:33,520
That is, if you're down for a
little Christmastime tradition.
605
00:36:33,544 --> 00:36:39,053
- I will need your shoe size, though.
- My shoe size?
606
00:36:46,905 --> 00:36:49,842
I think I'm the only person
in this town that can't skate.
607
00:36:49,877 --> 00:36:51,747
What do you mean?
You're doing great.
608
00:36:51,782 --> 00:36:53,015
Yeah!
609
00:36:53,051 --> 00:36:55,086
Well, at least there's room
for improvement.
610
00:37:09,919 --> 00:37:11,653
Who's that?
611
00:37:16,298 --> 00:37:17,933
Hi, Joe.
612
00:37:17,968 --> 00:37:21,373
- I was hoping I would see you here.
- Hey, Marnie. How are you?
613
00:37:21,409 --> 00:37:24,078
I'm great.
Back home for the holidays.
614
00:37:24,114 --> 00:37:27,018
I heard.
I ran into your dad.
615
00:37:27,053 --> 00:37:30,793
Marnie, this is my friend Grace.
Grace, this is Marnie.
616
00:37:30,829 --> 00:37:32,196
Hi, Grace!
So nice to meet you.
617
00:37:32,231 --> 00:37:36,839
Sorry.
Just a little, wobbly.
618
00:37:36,874 --> 00:37:38,675
Don't worry, you'll catch on.
619
00:37:38,710 --> 00:37:41,113
Do you mind if I steal Joe
for a quick skate?
620
00:37:41,149 --> 00:37:44,988
Well...
I'll be right back.
621
00:37:49,031 --> 00:37:52,503
She won the Junior Olympics
figure skating in high school,
622
00:37:52,539 --> 00:37:55,610
but you could play hockey
with her Christmas cookies.
623
00:37:57,081 --> 00:37:59,684
Can't bake a lick.
624
00:38:08,271 --> 00:38:11,542
Okay, I'm heading to the concession.
You want anything?
625
00:38:11,578 --> 00:38:15,017
- Some hot chocolate, please.
- One hot chocolate, coming up.
626
00:38:15,052 --> 00:38:19,726
- With whipped cream!
- You got it!
627
00:38:26,441 --> 00:38:28,777
Joe, can I talk with you?
628
00:38:28,812 --> 00:38:30,125
Because I think I'm going
to fall to pieces
629
00:38:30,149 --> 00:38:31,417
if I don't say something.
630
00:38:31,452 --> 00:38:35,657
- What do you mean?
- About what happened between us.
631
00:38:35,693 --> 00:38:38,998
Seeing you again,
skating together,
632
00:38:39,033 --> 00:38:42,005
it made me remember just how
much we've shared,
633
00:38:42,040 --> 00:38:44,476
and how much I've missed you.
634
00:38:44,511 --> 00:38:46,915
I know I don't deserve it,
635
00:38:46,950 --> 00:38:49,988
but I hope you can forgive me
for what happened with David.
636
00:38:50,023 --> 00:38:51,890
I was so confused.
637
00:38:51,926 --> 00:38:53,996
Marnie, you left me
for another man.
638
00:38:54,031 --> 00:38:56,767
I know, and I am so sorry.
639
00:38:56,803 --> 00:38:59,507
I think I just wanted to get out
of River's Crossing.
640
00:38:59,542 --> 00:39:01,845
I couldn't see myself staying
here the rest of my life,
641
00:39:01,880 --> 00:39:06,086
but honestly, I thought about you
the whole time I was in Chicago.
642
00:39:37,152 --> 00:39:42,628
You know, that was a lot of fun.
Thanks for being such a good sport.
643
00:39:42,664 --> 00:39:45,033
I'm afraid I got more bruises
than I can count.
644
00:39:45,068 --> 00:39:46,937
Do you need some ice?
645
00:39:48,275 --> 00:39:51,546
No, I think I've had enough ice
for one night, thank you very much.
646
00:39:55,123 --> 00:40:00,331
- Thank your sister for the skates.
- I will.
647
00:40:00,366 --> 00:40:06,409
- How was it seeing your fiancée?
- Ex-fiancée,
648
00:40:06,445 --> 00:40:10,418
and to tell the truth,
it was bittersweet.
649
00:40:12,892 --> 00:40:15,662
At one point, I thought I was
going to spend my life with her.
650
00:40:15,697 --> 00:40:18,066
That's over now.
651
00:40:20,173 --> 00:40:23,711
Relationships are complicated,
aren't they?
652
00:40:23,747 --> 00:40:27,620
Yeah, I guess they are.
653
00:40:30,160 --> 00:40:34,801
How about you?
Are you in a complicated relationship?
654
00:40:34,836 --> 00:40:40,145
I was, but he was transferred
to the base at Okinawa.
655
00:40:40,180 --> 00:40:45,590
We tried to make it work,
but long-distance is really hard.
656
00:40:45,625 --> 00:40:49,464
Yeah.
657
00:40:51,637 --> 00:40:54,909
Would you like to stay
for a cup of tea?
658
00:40:54,944 --> 00:41:01,990
No, thanks, I'm pretty tired.
Thanks again, that was really fun.
659
00:41:50,958 --> 00:41:54,041
Don't you think you might be overdoing
this Christmas thing a little bit?
660
00:41:54,065 --> 00:41:57,269
Overdoing?
Didn't I tell you my motto?
661
00:41:57,305 --> 00:41:59,908
No, I don't believe you did.
662
00:41:59,944 --> 00:42:03,115
You can never, ever have
too much Christmas.
663
00:42:06,223 --> 00:42:10,028
- Is that right?
- Absolutely. As a matter of fact,
664
00:42:10,064 --> 00:42:12,968
I am on my way to my mom's
to decorate her house.
665
00:42:13,003 --> 00:42:15,539
You want to join?
666
00:42:28,101 --> 00:42:30,670
Seriously, Joe,
what's with all the decorations?
667
00:42:30,705 --> 00:42:34,144
Well, probably because
my dad loved Christmas.
668
00:42:34,180 --> 00:42:36,649
It was by far
his favourite holiday,
669
00:42:36,684 --> 00:42:39,656
and he always did up the house
in a major way.
670
00:42:39,691 --> 00:42:44,532
And now that he's gone,
I try to carry on that tradition.
671
00:42:44,568 --> 00:42:47,070
And it makes my mom happy.
672
00:42:49,144 --> 00:42:52,014
I hope you two are hungry!
Lunch is ready.
673
00:43:00,133 --> 00:43:02,302
Sorry about the mess.
674
00:43:02,338 --> 00:43:05,609
Grace, I hope you're okay
with tuna melts and tomato soup.
675
00:43:05,644 --> 00:43:07,145
This looks perfect.
676
00:43:07,181 --> 00:43:09,583
Well, Joe will have to bring you
back some night for dinner
677
00:43:09,619 --> 00:43:11,153
so I can make you a proper meal.
678
00:43:11,189 --> 00:43:12,489
Are you kidding me?
679
00:43:12,525 --> 00:43:15,228
I dreamed about eating meals
like these when I was in Afghanistan.
680
00:43:15,264 --> 00:43:16,832
Well, I hope it's okay.
681
00:43:16,867 --> 00:43:19,236
And thank you again for helping
this guy decorate my house.
682
00:43:19,272 --> 00:43:20,605
Happy to help.
683
00:43:20,641 --> 00:43:24,313
So, you must be a proud mom
having a judge for a son.
684
00:43:24,348 --> 00:43:28,756
Doesn't do me any good.
I still had to pay a traffic ticket.
685
00:43:28,791 --> 00:43:31,160
Mom, I didn't want to set
the wrong precedent.
686
00:43:31,195 --> 00:43:32,496
She still hasn't forgiven me.
687
00:43:32,531 --> 00:43:36,271
He knows I'm just kidding!
I couldn't be prouder.
688
00:43:36,307 --> 00:43:39,979
You know, he graduated
Northwestern Law, Order of the Coif.
689
00:43:40,014 --> 00:43:43,485
That's just a fancy way of saying
that I graduated top of my class.
690
00:43:45,024 --> 00:43:47,293
All of the best Chicago firms
made offers,
691
00:43:47,329 --> 00:43:51,068
and he turned them all down
to come back to River's Crossing.
692
00:43:51,103 --> 00:43:53,339
Joe gave up a lot
when his dad died.
693
00:43:53,374 --> 00:43:55,577
Instead of starting a career,
694
00:43:55,613 --> 00:43:58,149
he came home to help me through
a really tough time,
695
00:43:58,185 --> 00:43:59,619
and I love him for it!
696
00:44:01,157 --> 00:44:05,564
Now, who wants coffee and
fresh-baked cookies for dessert?
697
00:44:05,599 --> 00:44:08,570
Grandma!
We got here as soon as we could!
698
00:44:08,605 --> 00:44:09,985
Have you made
the snowman cookies yet?
699
00:44:10,009 --> 00:44:11,810
No, I haven't.
I was waiting for you two!
700
00:44:11,846 --> 00:44:15,384
I get to put the noses on the reindeer.
That's my job every year!
701
00:44:15,419 --> 00:44:17,022
Yes!
702
00:44:17,057 --> 00:44:19,493
Uncle Joe.
Do you want to help us decorate?
703
00:44:19,528 --> 00:44:20,828
Grace can help, too.
704
00:44:20,864 --> 00:44:23,367
Does Santa live
at the North Pole?
705
00:44:23,403 --> 00:44:25,905
You bet he does!
706
00:44:32,154 --> 00:44:34,857
- What's the big hurry?
- Believe me.
707
00:44:34,893 --> 00:44:36,538
You do not want to be late
for the Christmas tree lighting.
708
00:44:36,563 --> 00:44:37,908
I thought you were late
for everything.
709
00:44:37,932 --> 00:44:39,167
Not for this!
710
00:44:39,202 --> 00:44:40,547
It's the start of the Winter
Wonderland Festival.
711
00:44:40,571 --> 00:44:42,138
How old are you again?
712
00:44:42,174 --> 00:44:45,312
You'll see.
713
00:45:08,962 --> 00:45:14,471
Welcome, everyone, to the official
start of the Winter Wonderland Festival!
714
00:45:17,781 --> 00:45:21,852
As your Christmas chairperson,
I am delighted to tell you that this year,
715
00:45:21,888 --> 00:45:26,495
River's Crossing is fortunate to have
a very special guest in town.
716
00:45:26,531 --> 00:45:31,640
She is a decorated veteran,
recently returned from Afghanistan,
717
00:45:31,675 --> 00:45:34,612
a friend of our own Judge Joe's,
718
00:45:34,648 --> 00:45:39,657
and soon to be this year's
Santa's Special Helper!
719
00:45:42,965 --> 00:45:46,771
Give a warm River's Crossing welcome
to Captain Grace Garland!
720
00:45:46,806 --> 00:45:48,040
Come on up!
721
00:45:51,683 --> 00:45:53,283
Come on up!
722
00:45:57,895 --> 00:46:02,536
Now, it's time to take the River's
Crossing Christmas pledge.
723
00:46:02,571 --> 00:46:05,375
- Are you ready?
- I guess I am.
724
00:46:06,780 --> 00:46:10,085
Do you promise to light
the town's Christmas tree,
725
00:46:10,120 --> 00:46:14,026
thereby lighting the spirit of
Christmas in the hearts
726
00:46:14,061 --> 00:46:18,035
of every single soul
in River's Crossing?
727
00:46:20,675 --> 00:46:22,409
It's not difficult
a question, dear.
728
00:46:24,483 --> 00:46:26,919
I do!
729
00:46:28,725 --> 00:46:33,766
Yes, I now appoint you
Santa's Special Helper!
730
00:46:36,106 --> 00:46:38,409
Let the countdown begin!
731
00:46:38,444 --> 00:46:41,349
Ten, nine, eight!
732
00:46:41,384 --> 00:46:44,154
Seven, six, five!
733
00:46:44,189 --> 00:46:48,330
Four, three, two, one!
734
00:47:13,349 --> 00:47:15,685
So, this guy gets all of his
trees from a local farm
735
00:47:15,720 --> 00:47:17,989
that donates over a thousand
Christmas trees
736
00:47:18,025 --> 00:47:19,393
to veterans every year.
737
00:47:20,598 --> 00:47:22,132
So, I always get mine here.
738
00:47:22,167 --> 00:47:24,437
Are you a blue spruce
or a Fraser fir kind of guy?
739
00:47:24,472 --> 00:47:28,244
It all depends.
I let the trees speak to me.
740
00:47:28,279 --> 00:47:30,015
We'll know the right one
when we see it.
741
00:47:32,355 --> 00:47:34,992
This'll be interesting.
742
00:47:36,663 --> 00:47:39,600
I really enjoyed lunch with
your mom and the kids yesterday.
743
00:47:39,636 --> 00:47:44,744
Well, they certainly like you.
But then, you are pretty likable.
744
00:47:47,185 --> 00:47:50,489
My mom went through a pretty
rough patch after my dad passed,
745
00:47:50,524 --> 00:47:53,128
but she made it out
the other side,
746
00:47:53,163 --> 00:47:56,067
and now she's pretty much back
to her old self again.
747
00:47:56,103 --> 00:47:57,604
She seems happy.
748
00:47:57,639 --> 00:48:00,477
Yeah, I think she is.
749
00:48:00,512 --> 00:48:03,116
I finally feel like
I can leave River's Crossing
750
00:48:03,151 --> 00:48:05,353
and resurrect my career.
751
00:48:05,388 --> 00:48:07,758
What are you hoping
to accomplish?
752
00:48:07,794 --> 00:48:11,599
District court judge would be
a nice place to start,
753
00:48:11,634 --> 00:48:13,770
but I hope to go further.
754
00:48:13,806 --> 00:48:15,908
Really?
755
00:48:15,943 --> 00:48:21,186
Yeah, once I get to Chicago,
the sky's the limit.
756
00:48:24,093 --> 00:48:25,494
I know you can't compare
757
00:48:25,530 --> 00:48:27,172
serving a small town
like River's Crossing
758
00:48:27,200 --> 00:48:29,067
with being a district court
judge in Chicago,
759
00:48:29,103 --> 00:48:31,607
but from my perspective,
you've got it pretty good here.
760
00:48:31,643 --> 00:48:35,115
I know, but I've always wanted
to do more important work.
761
00:48:35,150 --> 00:48:37,553
You are doing important work.
762
00:48:37,588 --> 00:48:38,955
I've been to your courtroom,
763
00:48:38,990 --> 00:48:40,905
and you make a real difference
in people's lives.
764
00:48:40,929 --> 00:48:42,996
Yeah, but I want to weigh in
on the big issues.
765
00:48:43,032 --> 00:48:45,267
And I would like to be able
to get a cappuccino,
766
00:48:45,303 --> 00:48:47,372
or eat some sushi,
go to the opera.
767
00:48:47,408 --> 00:48:50,345
The grass isn't always
greener, you know,
768
00:48:50,380 --> 00:48:54,053
especially in a big city where
I'm pretty sure it's mostly cement.
769
00:48:56,826 --> 00:49:00,733
- Wait a sec, what about this one?
- You think so?
770
00:49:00,768 --> 00:49:02,002
Yeah!
771
00:49:02,037 --> 00:49:05,175
- It reminds me of someone.
- Really, who?
772
00:49:05,210 --> 00:49:10,519
- Isn't it obvious?
- Beautiful, complex.
773
00:49:10,555 --> 00:49:12,289
"Grace-ful".
774
00:49:12,325 --> 00:49:18,335
- Good one.
- Thank you, thank you very much.
775
00:49:21,176 --> 00:49:24,749
All right,
let get this baby home.
776
00:49:24,784 --> 00:49:27,387
Let's do it.
777
00:49:32,266 --> 00:49:35,503
Hi.
778
00:49:35,538 --> 00:49:39,010
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
779
00:49:41,318 --> 00:49:44,422
Told you.
780
00:49:44,457 --> 00:49:47,194
And you would give this up
for $6 coffee and cold fish.
781
00:49:55,447 --> 00:49:58,384
It's looking pretty good.
782
00:49:58,419 --> 00:50:02,024
I think it's even better
than last year's tree.
783
00:50:02,059 --> 00:50:05,231
What do you think about
the angel? Do you like it?
784
00:50:05,266 --> 00:50:08,972
- I love the angel.
- Yeah, me too.
785
00:50:09,007 --> 00:50:14,450
That's it, we're done!
This is our tree.
786
00:50:14,486 --> 00:50:18,157
You know, I think we make
a pretty good team.
787
00:50:21,032 --> 00:50:23,602
Are you okay?
788
00:50:27,712 --> 00:50:30,349
What's wrong, Grace?
789
00:50:32,756 --> 00:50:36,896
I can barely remember
my parents, but...
790
00:50:36,931 --> 00:50:41,304
it was okay because Gramps
took care of me and my brother,
791
00:50:41,339 --> 00:50:46,214
and he was kind and sweet
and generous,
792
00:50:46,249 --> 00:50:50,223
and he made Christmas
so special.
793
00:50:53,732 --> 00:50:58,004
He would make these snowman
pancakes on Christmas morning
794
00:50:58,040 --> 00:51:02,013
with marshmallow eyes
and chocolate buttons.
795
00:51:06,157 --> 00:51:09,462
You see, the thing about
this holiday,
796
00:51:09,498 --> 00:51:13,437
especially now with my dog.
797
00:51:18,082 --> 00:51:21,954
I am just so grateful for
the warmth and hospitality
798
00:51:21,990 --> 00:51:25,127
that you and your family
have shown me,
799
00:51:25,162 --> 00:51:27,366
especially this time of year.
800
00:51:42,298 --> 00:51:43,531
Yes!
801
00:51:50,314 --> 00:51:52,482
Grace, you have a phone call.
It's Katie.
802
00:51:52,518 --> 00:51:55,188
She wants to talk to you.
803
00:52:12,025 --> 00:52:15,397
- Hello?
- Hey, Grace! How are you?
804
00:52:15,432 --> 00:52:18,435
Your brother's a sweetheart.
He's taking such good care of me.
805
00:52:18,472 --> 00:52:19,639
Oh, he better be.
806
00:52:19,674 --> 00:52:21,409
Hey, look, I'm calling to see
807
00:52:21,444 --> 00:52:23,566
if you can help me with some
Christmas shopping today.
808
00:52:24,851 --> 00:52:28,223
Don't worry, I promise the shops
in River's Crossing are adorable,
809
00:52:28,258 --> 00:52:30,193
plus there will be lunch
involved.
810
00:52:30,229 --> 00:52:32,966
- Are you sure?
- Sure I'm sure!
811
00:52:33,001 --> 00:52:37,776
- You do remember how to shop, right?
- Well, you might have to hold me back.
812
00:52:37,811 --> 00:52:41,182
I haven't been outside a PX
in quite a while.
813
00:52:41,217 --> 00:52:43,854
Okay, see you there.
814
00:52:57,818 --> 00:53:00,489
Now, Grace, I want you to know
my offer still stands.
815
00:53:00,524 --> 00:53:03,227
Like I said, you'll head
the entire department
816
00:53:03,262 --> 00:53:05,032
and oversee everything,
what do you say?
817
00:53:05,067 --> 00:53:06,568
It's a very generous offer,
sheriff,
818
00:53:06,603 --> 00:53:08,148
but I've got a job waiting
for me in Cincinnati.
819
00:53:08,172 --> 00:53:10,743
Don't make me arrest you.
820
00:53:12,915 --> 00:53:15,384
- Merry Christmas, Cooper.
- Merry Christmas, Grace.
821
00:53:15,420 --> 00:53:19,694
- Just think about it, all right?
- Yeah.
822
00:53:19,729 --> 00:53:21,766
What was all that about?
823
00:53:21,801 --> 00:53:23,936
He wants me to head the Search
and Rescue department
824
00:53:23,972 --> 00:53:25,373
for the county in River's Crossing.
825
00:53:25,407 --> 00:53:28,780
No kidding!
That sounds pretty amazing.
826
00:53:28,815 --> 00:53:32,254
- Yeah, it would be if I lived here.
- Well...?
827
00:53:35,862 --> 00:53:37,965
He's never had a glass
of eggnog since.
828
00:53:38,001 --> 00:53:39,201
Yeah, I bet!
829
00:53:40,605 --> 00:53:43,944
Look at this one!
Isn't it gorgeous?
830
00:53:43,979 --> 00:53:50,256
I just love the colours.
What do you think, Grace?
831
00:53:53,198 --> 00:53:55,467
Grace?
832
00:53:57,407 --> 00:53:59,944
I'm sure it's nothing.
833
00:53:59,979 --> 00:54:01,713
Do you think he still loves her?
834
00:54:01,748 --> 00:54:06,223
I don't know.
I don't think so.
835
00:54:06,258 --> 00:54:10,264
Enough about that.
Let's get back to shopping.
836
00:54:10,299 --> 00:54:11,868
I've got a better idea.
837
00:54:11,903 --> 00:54:14,672
Consider it a little
early Christmas present,
838
00:54:14,708 --> 00:54:17,212
and a foolproof way
to lift your spirits.
839
00:54:17,248 --> 00:54:19,650
Come on.
840
00:54:21,121 --> 00:54:24,894
After Peter left, I had to
adjust to being a single mom.
841
00:54:24,929 --> 00:54:29,136
It wasn't easy, but I was lucky
because my mom helps a lot,
842
00:54:29,171 --> 00:54:30,972
and Joe stepped up big-time.
843
00:54:31,008 --> 00:54:34,246
He's become a real father figure
to Addie, and Tyler too.
844
00:54:34,282 --> 00:54:36,684
She sure seems to love
her Uncle Joe.
845
00:54:36,719 --> 00:54:39,691
Oh, yeah. The sun rises
and sets with Uncle Joe.
846
00:54:41,730 --> 00:54:44,134
So, what about you?
847
00:54:44,169 --> 00:54:46,571
Are you happy to be
out of the military?
848
00:54:48,343 --> 00:54:52,550
It might sound a little strange,
but I actually miss the Marines.
849
00:54:52,585 --> 00:54:55,791
Yeah, I had great friends.
Family, really.
850
00:54:55,826 --> 00:55:00,200
And I had a job that was important.
People's lives were at stake.
851
00:55:00,235 --> 00:55:04,407
Now, I don't know what I feel.
852
00:55:04,443 --> 00:55:08,516
A little lost, I guess.
853
00:55:09,988 --> 00:55:12,057
Have you thought about
what you want to do
854
00:55:12,093 --> 00:55:13,493
now that you're a civilian
again?
855
00:55:13,528 --> 00:55:15,864
Yeah.
856
00:55:15,899 --> 00:55:17,869
Stop having dreams about
the war,
857
00:55:17,904 --> 00:55:22,312
and not feel like an alien
when I do ordinary things
858
00:55:22,347 --> 00:55:23,748
like go to the grocery store.
859
00:55:23,783 --> 00:55:26,352
I can't imagine.
860
00:55:26,388 --> 00:55:29,760
You know, I never thought what
life would be like
861
00:55:29,795 --> 00:55:34,002
after I got out,
or how alone I would feel.
862
00:55:34,038 --> 00:55:37,942
Well, maybe you should consider
Cooper's offer,
863
00:55:37,978 --> 00:55:40,048
stay in River's Crossing.
864
00:55:40,083 --> 00:55:41,650
It's a friendly place,
865
00:55:41,685 --> 00:55:43,721
and I can introduce you
to a lot of friends.
866
00:55:43,756 --> 00:55:45,993
That's super sweet, thank you.
867
00:55:46,028 --> 00:55:49,934
I'm just, I'm passing through.
868
00:55:52,407 --> 00:55:54,643
They're gorgeous.
869
00:55:54,678 --> 00:55:57,983
- Thank you.
- Merry Christmas.
870
00:56:06,236 --> 00:56:08,305
Hey.
871
00:56:08,340 --> 00:56:10,342
Hey, there you are!
How'd it go?
872
00:56:10,377 --> 00:56:12,647
It was fun, Katie's great.
873
00:56:12,683 --> 00:56:16,254
- How was your day?
- Better now that you're here.
874
00:56:16,289 --> 00:56:18,359
I did a little shopping
of my own today,
875
00:56:18,394 --> 00:56:20,697
and now I'm getting a head-start
on my wrapping.
876
00:56:20,732 --> 00:56:23,636
I'm usually not doing this
until Christmas Eve.
877
00:56:23,671 --> 00:56:27,409
Good for you.
I saw you in town today.
878
00:56:27,445 --> 00:56:30,083
You did?
879
00:56:30,118 --> 00:56:33,356
Yeah, you were with Marnie.
880
00:56:33,391 --> 00:56:36,061
We were in the shop
across the street.
881
00:56:36,097 --> 00:56:37,464
Oh, yeah?
882
00:56:37,499 --> 00:56:40,538
It's funny, we just happened
to run into each other.
883
00:56:40,573 --> 00:56:42,875
It's a small town.
884
00:56:45,349 --> 00:56:47,785
Katie gave me an early
Christmas present.
885
00:56:47,820 --> 00:56:49,388
Nice!
886
00:56:49,423 --> 00:56:51,359
Hey, you want to help me
cook dinner?
887
00:56:51,395 --> 00:56:53,864
I've got some chops
and some greens in the fridge.
888
00:56:53,899 --> 00:56:57,806
No, I don't think so.
I'm not very hungry,
889
00:56:57,841 --> 00:57:00,979
but I was wondering if we could
stop by Uncle Roy's tomorrow
890
00:57:01,014 --> 00:57:02,516
and check on my car.
891
00:57:02,551 --> 00:57:07,526
- Yeah, of course.
- Great.
892
00:57:07,561 --> 00:57:11,266
Good night.
893
00:57:11,301 --> 00:57:13,871
Night.
894
00:57:21,623 --> 00:57:24,126
Uncle Roy, you have a visitor.
895
00:57:24,161 --> 00:57:27,499
Hey, there she is!
How are you, Grace?
896
00:57:27,534 --> 00:57:29,638
Have you been enjoying your time
in River's Crossing?
897
00:57:29,673 --> 00:57:32,677
I really have.
Everyone's been really welcoming.
898
00:57:32,712 --> 00:57:34,247
Well, word might have got around
899
00:57:34,283 --> 00:57:36,396
that you haven't had a real
Christmas in quite some time.
900
00:57:36,420 --> 00:57:38,021
I don't understand. How...
901
00:57:38,056 --> 00:57:40,499
Let's just say that Nellie is
very good at spreading the word.
902
00:57:41,730 --> 00:57:44,768
And we appreciate the sacrifice
you made for our country.
903
00:57:44,803 --> 00:57:46,538
Thank you.
904
00:57:46,573 --> 00:57:49,544
I hope we're not disturbing you,
but I just wanted to check
905
00:57:49,579 --> 00:57:51,226
and see when you think my car
might be ready.
906
00:57:51,251 --> 00:57:53,118
I have good news
on that front...
907
00:57:53,154 --> 00:57:57,194
and some bad news.
It's good and bad news.
908
00:57:57,229 --> 00:58:00,867
Okay, I'll take
the good news first.
909
00:58:00,903 --> 00:58:02,671
I was able to rebuild
your engine,
910
00:58:02,707 --> 00:58:04,809
and replace the cylinder head
and the shock absorber.
911
00:58:04,844 --> 00:58:08,718
Well, that all sounds great!
Can I get the car now?
912
00:58:09,988 --> 00:58:11,155
What?
913
00:58:11,191 --> 00:58:13,928
Nothing, just... right!
914
00:58:13,963 --> 00:58:16,032
There's bad news, as well,
915
00:58:16,067 --> 00:58:19,539
which is that the control arm
has not arrived yet,
916
00:58:19,575 --> 00:58:21,710
and so, I really tried,
917
00:58:21,746 --> 00:58:27,722
but unfortunately, your car will not
be ready until after Christmas.
918
00:58:27,758 --> 00:58:29,994
Oh, really?
919
00:58:30,029 --> 00:58:32,599
There is a silver lining.
920
00:58:32,634 --> 00:58:35,171
At least you'll be here
for the Christmas festivities.
921
00:59:03,096 --> 00:59:07,002
- Are you ready for the big festival?
- As long as no elf hats are involved.
922
00:59:07,038 --> 00:59:10,108
- I can't make any promises.
- Oh, well.
923
00:59:11,781 --> 00:59:13,783
I do, however,
need my Santa suit.
924
00:59:13,818 --> 00:59:16,255
The North Pole requires
my services tonight.
925
00:59:16,290 --> 00:59:19,061
I've got three separate shifts
at Santa's village.
926
00:59:20,833 --> 00:59:23,001
Will you be okay
with Katie and the kids
927
00:59:23,036 --> 00:59:25,875
while I make like a jolly old fella?
928
00:59:25,910 --> 00:59:27,277
Of course.
929
00:59:27,312 --> 00:59:31,151
- What do you think?
- I think red's your colour.
930
00:59:33,726 --> 00:59:38,467
Hey, Judge!
You ask Santa for a new gavel?
931
00:59:38,502 --> 00:59:40,705
Merry Christmas, Judge!
932
00:59:40,741 --> 00:59:43,677
Is there anyone in this town
you don't know?
933
00:59:45,449 --> 00:59:48,053
This is amazing.
934
00:59:55,236 --> 00:59:58,908
- You can go talk to her, you know.
- Oh, no, thank you.
935
00:59:58,944 --> 01:00:01,714
I'm very happy right here
where I am.
936
01:00:01,749 --> 01:00:02,984
Uncle Joe!
937
01:00:03,019 --> 01:00:04,954
- Uncle Joe!
- Hi, Grace.
938
01:00:04,989 --> 01:00:07,793
- Did I die and go to heaven?
- Very funny.
939
01:00:09,198 --> 01:00:10,765
You look adorable.
What's it for?
940
01:00:10,801 --> 01:00:12,480
She's the lead in this year's
Christmas play.
941
01:00:12,504 --> 01:00:15,141
It's called "Heaven Can't Wait".
It's pretty funny.
942
01:00:15,177 --> 01:00:17,012
Well, we can't wait to see it,
but right now,
943
01:00:17,047 --> 01:00:19,551
I have some Christmas business
that I need to take care of.
944
01:00:19,586 --> 01:00:22,155
Do you think you guys can stay
out of trouble while I'm gone,
945
01:00:22,191 --> 01:00:23,959
especially my little angel here?
946
01:00:23,995 --> 01:00:27,734
It might help if we had some
caramel corn to keep us occupied.
947
01:00:27,769 --> 01:00:32,477
Oh, yeah, Uncle Joe!
Caramel corn is an excellent idea.
948
01:00:32,512 --> 01:00:34,381
Caramel corn, all around.
949
01:00:34,416 --> 01:00:38,455
I hear Caramel Christmas Crunch
is the way to go.
950
01:00:38,491 --> 01:00:44,100
- Okay, see you later!
- See you guys later.
951
01:00:56,261 --> 01:00:59,331
- You don't get dizzy, do you?
- I don't think so,
952
01:00:59,367 --> 01:01:01,502
but I haven't been on one of
these since I was a kid.
953
01:01:01,538 --> 01:01:03,507
Last Christmas for me.
954
01:01:03,543 --> 01:01:06,312
- Are you warm enough?
- Perfect.
955
01:01:06,347 --> 01:01:09,820
I think I'm the one
who's going to get dizzy.
956
01:01:09,855 --> 01:01:12,357
But maybe it's just the company.
957
01:01:15,467 --> 01:01:17,469
You know, your face lights up
when you smile.
958
01:01:17,504 --> 01:01:21,009
- You think so?
- I know so.
959
01:01:21,045 --> 01:01:22,479
What are the odds?
960
01:01:22,514 --> 01:01:25,218
I mean, what are the chances
you would knock on my door
961
01:01:25,253 --> 01:01:27,656
and the two of us
would end up here?
962
01:01:27,692 --> 01:01:30,194
Maybe it's just dumb luck.
963
01:01:30,230 --> 01:01:31,731
You could talk to Justice.
964
01:01:31,767 --> 01:01:33,367
She did have something
to do with it.
965
01:01:33,402 --> 01:01:35,571
I guess I'm gonna
have to thank her, then.
966
01:01:35,607 --> 01:01:38,110
I already did.
967
01:01:54,212 --> 01:01:55,980
Hey, there you two are.
968
01:01:56,016 --> 01:01:57,483
Did you have a good time
on the ride?
969
01:01:58,721 --> 01:02:01,392
- Joe got a little dizzy.
- It was all her fault.
970
01:02:01,427 --> 01:02:03,549
She kept telling the reindeer
to go faster and faster!
971
01:02:04,333 --> 01:02:06,235
Can I get you some hot cider,
warm you up?
972
01:02:06,270 --> 01:02:07,470
Yes, please.
973
01:02:07,506 --> 01:02:10,410
Hey, I'll be right back.
974
01:02:10,445 --> 01:02:12,147
You know, Joe?
975
01:02:12,182 --> 01:02:14,083
I don't think I've ever seen you
this happy.
976
01:02:14,118 --> 01:02:19,929
I know it's none of my business
but if you ask me, she's a keeper.
977
01:02:22,770 --> 01:02:25,173
So, don't screw it up.
978
01:02:25,208 --> 01:02:29,147
You know, you are just
full of great advice.
979
01:02:29,183 --> 01:02:30,350
Yup.
980
01:02:31,689 --> 01:02:34,325
Hey, Joe! Aren't you due
at Santa's village?
981
01:02:34,361 --> 01:02:37,331
Five minutes ago!
I got to go.
982
01:02:37,367 --> 01:02:39,469
I'll see you at the big
Christmas tree in an hour?
983
01:02:39,504 --> 01:02:40,604
Okay.
984
01:02:40,640 --> 01:02:44,713
I swear that boy was born a week
past his mother's due date,
985
01:02:44,749 --> 01:02:46,182
and he's been late ever since.
986
01:02:46,218 --> 01:02:48,821
- Ready for that cider?
- Yes, please.
987
01:02:48,857 --> 01:02:50,659
Hey, Grace!
Have you seen Joe?
988
01:02:50,694 --> 01:02:52,273
You just missed him.
He went to Santa's village.
989
01:02:52,297 --> 01:02:54,300
Oh, darn.
I was hoping he could help.
990
01:02:54,335 --> 01:02:55,602
What's the matter?
991
01:02:55,637 --> 01:02:57,739
Addie is struggling with a bout
of stage fright.
992
01:02:57,775 --> 01:02:59,054
She doesn't want to be
in the play now.
993
01:02:59,078 --> 01:03:02,249
- Oh, no! After all that practice?
- I know!
994
01:03:02,284 --> 01:03:05,355
I thought maybe Joe could talk to her.
She always listens to him.
995
01:03:05,391 --> 01:03:07,092
Could I be of any help?
996
01:03:07,127 --> 01:03:10,800
I don't know, maybe.
It's worth a try.
997
01:03:10,835 --> 01:03:12,537
Okay.
998
01:03:14,208 --> 01:03:16,645
Sweetie, I thought you were
excited about the play?
999
01:03:16,680 --> 01:03:19,116
I was, but I don't want to
anymore.
1000
01:03:19,151 --> 01:03:21,388
I'm afraid I'm going to forget
all my lines.
1001
01:03:21,423 --> 01:03:22,992
Sweetheart.
1002
01:03:23,027 --> 01:03:24,728
You have been rehearsing
for weeks now.
1003
01:03:24,763 --> 01:03:26,344
You know your lines
backwards and forwards.
1004
01:03:26,368 --> 01:03:28,937
My stomach hurts.
1005
01:03:34,517 --> 01:03:38,323
You know, Addie,
everybody's afraid sometimes.
1006
01:03:38,358 --> 01:03:42,932
I mean, I was afraid every single
day when I was in Afghanistan.
1007
01:03:42,968 --> 01:03:47,574
But I thought you were brave.
That's what everybody says.
1008
01:03:47,610 --> 01:03:49,011
Soldiers are brave.
1009
01:03:49,047 --> 01:03:51,649
They say that because we do
our job for our country,
1010
01:03:51,684 --> 01:03:54,923
but that doesn't mean
we're not afraid.
1011
01:03:54,958 --> 01:03:58,396
- Really?
- Absolutely.
1012
01:03:58,432 --> 01:04:01,202
Bravery is doing
what you're afraid to do,
1013
01:04:01,238 --> 01:04:03,473
what you think you can't do.
1014
01:04:03,508 --> 01:04:08,149
There isn't any courage at all
if you aren't scared.
1015
01:04:08,185 --> 01:04:12,125
What do you think?
You want to try being brave?
1016
01:04:15,032 --> 01:04:17,502
Yeah? Good.
1017
01:04:22,080 --> 01:04:25,017
Merry Christmas, boys and girls!
1018
01:04:25,053 --> 01:04:27,991
I bet they don't make Santas
like that in Cincinnati.
1019
01:04:29,128 --> 01:04:30,529
No, they don't.
1020
01:04:30,564 --> 01:04:34,203
Come on, let's find out
what you want for Christmas.
1021
01:04:34,239 --> 01:04:37,242
You could stay, you know?
1022
01:04:37,277 --> 01:04:41,718
I have to admit it's hard not
to fall in love with this place.
1023
01:04:41,753 --> 01:04:44,992
Do you see Rudolph
flying up there?
1024
01:04:53,477 --> 01:04:56,549
Merry Christmas, everybody!
1025
01:05:00,025 --> 01:05:02,594
So good!
1026
01:05:05,168 --> 01:05:06,870
Was I brave?
1027
01:05:06,905 --> 01:05:08,974
You were very brave,
and you were very good.
1028
01:05:09,009 --> 01:05:12,013
Unbelievable.
You were amazing!
1029
01:05:12,049 --> 01:05:15,286
- Did you like it?
- More than words can say.
1030
01:05:15,322 --> 01:05:17,091
I am so, so proud of you.
1031
01:05:17,126 --> 01:05:19,094
I love the part
when you sang the solo.
1032
01:05:19,129 --> 01:05:21,901
And the part when she was
bumping into the other angels?
1033
01:05:21,936 --> 01:05:25,374
Yes! I was laughing so hard tears
were running down my cheeks.
1034
01:05:25,409 --> 01:05:28,046
- Really?
- Really. Congratulations.
1035
01:05:30,988 --> 01:05:32,990
I should take this.
1036
01:05:33,025 --> 01:05:35,327
Addie...
1037
01:05:35,363 --> 01:05:37,031
Hello.
1038
01:05:37,066 --> 01:05:40,805
Yes, this is Judge
Joseph Peterson.
1039
01:05:40,841 --> 01:05:43,143
Yes.
1040
01:05:43,178 --> 01:05:49,189
Thank you.
This is an incredible honour.
1041
01:05:49,225 --> 01:05:52,529
January 5th?
Yes, I can make that work.
1042
01:05:52,564 --> 01:05:57,172
Absolutely, of course.
1043
01:05:57,207 --> 01:06:01,181
Thank you again,
and Merry Christmas.
1044
01:06:04,422 --> 01:06:06,558
That was Chicago.
1045
01:06:06,593 --> 01:06:08,462
I just got appointed
to the district court.
1046
01:06:08,497 --> 01:06:13,706
Congratulations.
That's amazing news.
1047
01:06:13,741 --> 01:06:15,743
My first day on the bench
is January 5th.
1048
01:06:15,778 --> 01:06:18,415
This is incredible.
1049
01:06:18,451 --> 01:06:21,021
I didn't expect this
to happen so soon.
1050
01:06:21,056 --> 01:06:22,958
I got a lot to do.
1051
01:06:22,993 --> 01:06:24,695
Don't worry,
you'll get it all done.
1052
01:06:24,731 --> 01:06:27,200
But Uncle Joe,
Chicago's so far away
1053
01:06:27,235 --> 01:06:29,038
and you already have a job.
1054
01:06:29,073 --> 01:06:30,640
I'm sorry.
1055
01:06:30,676 --> 01:06:32,243
I didn't want you
to find out like this.
1056
01:06:32,278 --> 01:06:34,782
Call him back and tell him
you have to stay here.
1057
01:06:34,818 --> 01:06:37,821
Tell him you have to be a judge
here in River's Crossing.
1058
01:06:37,857 --> 01:06:42,131
I am so sorry.
I really am.
1059
01:06:42,166 --> 01:06:45,103
I'm gonna miss seeing you
every day, too.
1060
01:06:45,139 --> 01:06:47,441
But it's gonna work out,
you'll see.
1061
01:06:47,476 --> 01:06:50,114
I'll come and I'll visit
whenever I can,
1062
01:06:50,150 --> 01:06:52,919
and you can come visit me
in Chicago.
1063
01:06:52,954 --> 01:06:57,862
- I don't want you to go.
- Addie, I am so sorry.
1064
01:06:57,898 --> 01:06:59,666
Let's not let this ruin
your big day.
1065
01:06:59,701 --> 01:07:01,014
Let's go see your mom
and your grandma.
1066
01:07:01,038 --> 01:07:02,417
They're waiting for us
in the lobby.
1067
01:07:02,441 --> 01:07:04,476
Yeah.
1068
01:07:04,511 --> 01:07:06,448
It's okay.
1069
01:07:13,931 --> 01:07:16,633
- What's the matter, Addison?
- Is everything okay?
1070
01:07:16,669 --> 01:07:18,516
I just learned I got
the appointment in Chicago.
1071
01:07:18,540 --> 01:07:20,542
She was there when the call
came in.
1072
01:07:20,578 --> 01:07:23,682
Sweetie.
This a big deal for your uncle.
1073
01:07:23,718 --> 01:07:25,752
Come here, let Grandma
give you a big hug.
1074
01:07:25,788 --> 01:07:28,593
We all know how much
this girl loves her uncle,
1075
01:07:28,628 --> 01:07:30,062
but you know what, pumpkin?
1076
01:07:30,097 --> 01:07:31,531
He's gonna come back and visit,
1077
01:07:31,566 --> 01:07:33,803
and right now, we have to be
very happy for him
1078
01:07:33,838 --> 01:07:35,406
because it's important
to Uncle Joe.
1079
01:07:35,442 --> 01:07:37,711
Can you try? Okay.
1080
01:07:37,746 --> 01:07:42,052
How about this talented niece of mine?
Was she terrific, or what?
1081
01:07:42,088 --> 01:07:46,262
I am so proud of you!
You remembered all your lines.
1082
01:07:46,297 --> 01:07:49,635
And these are for you,
Addison. Congratulations.
1083
01:07:51,474 --> 01:07:56,316
Mom, is it okay if Grace helps
me change out of my costume?
1084
01:07:56,351 --> 01:07:57,985
Of course.
Do you mind?
1085
01:07:58,021 --> 01:08:00,791
I'd love that.
1086
01:08:00,826 --> 01:08:03,397
Come on.
1087
01:08:06,705 --> 01:08:08,607
You know, for such a smart guy,
1088
01:08:08,642 --> 01:08:10,811
sometimes, Uncle Joe
can be pretty dumb.
1089
01:08:10,846 --> 01:08:13,785
He thinks being a judge
in Chicago is more important
1090
01:08:13,820 --> 01:08:16,656
than being a judge here,
but he's wrong about that.
1091
01:08:16,692 --> 01:08:18,761
Why do you think that?
1092
01:08:18,797 --> 01:08:22,268
Because he's the smartest,
best judge you've ever seen,
1093
01:08:22,303 --> 01:08:24,873
and people here really
appreciate him.
1094
01:08:24,909 --> 01:08:29,550
Everybody in River's Crossing
knows him, everyone loves him,
1095
01:08:29,585 --> 01:08:31,621
but I love him most of all.
1096
01:08:33,258 --> 01:08:35,562
I know this is really difficult,
Addie.
1097
01:08:35,597 --> 01:08:37,866
But your Uncle Joe has worked
really hard for this,
1098
01:08:37,901 --> 01:08:40,271
and sometimes,
when you love someone,
1099
01:08:40,307 --> 01:08:42,877
you have to try to be
happy for them,
1100
01:08:42,912 --> 01:08:45,182
even though it might hurt
on the inside.
1101
01:08:45,218 --> 01:08:49,189
Are you going to miss him too,
Grace?
1102
01:08:51,330 --> 01:08:54,501
Yeah, I think I am.
1103
01:08:54,536 --> 01:08:56,038
I thought so.
1104
01:08:56,073 --> 01:08:59,344
My mom says you're the best thing
that ever happened to Uncle Joe.
1105
01:08:59,379 --> 01:09:01,449
Did she?
1106
01:09:01,484 --> 01:09:05,156
I mean, I'm only 12,
1107
01:09:05,191 --> 01:09:09,097
but isn't love more important
than a job in Chicago?
1108
01:09:10,869 --> 01:09:13,940
You're pretty smart yourself
there, kiddo.
1109
01:09:13,975 --> 01:09:16,311
Do you think some hot cocoa
would make us feel better?
1110
01:09:16,346 --> 01:09:19,452
I think that's the best thing
I've heard all day.
1111
01:09:19,487 --> 01:09:22,123
Let's do it.
1112
01:09:25,399 --> 01:09:28,636
What a wonderful night
this has been.
1113
01:09:28,672 --> 01:09:31,677
Congratulations, son.
1114
01:09:31,712 --> 01:09:35,050
I am so, so proud of all of your
accomplishments, and now this.
1115
01:09:35,085 --> 01:09:38,623
- I couldn't be happier for you.
- Thanks, Mom.
1116
01:09:38,659 --> 01:09:42,799
Hey, come here, you!
Give me a hug.
1117
01:09:42,834 --> 01:09:44,903
- Uncle Joe?
- Yeah.
1118
01:09:44,938 --> 01:09:46,718
Grace and I talked about
you leaving for Chicago,
1119
01:09:46,742 --> 01:09:48,377
and I want you to know
1120
01:09:48,412 --> 01:09:50,392
that if that's what you really,
really, really, really want,
1121
01:09:50,416 --> 01:09:52,787
then I'm gonna try hard
to be happy for you.
1122
01:09:52,822 --> 01:09:57,262
Thank you, Addison.
And Grace.
1123
01:09:57,298 --> 01:09:59,032
It really means a lot to me.
1124
01:09:59,067 --> 01:10:02,773
That's about the best Christmas
present I could ever wish for.
1125
01:10:02,809 --> 01:10:05,479
Well, there might be a tie, too.
1126
01:10:11,560 --> 01:10:15,934
You have no idea how much
I'm going to miss all of you.
1127
01:10:18,575 --> 01:10:19,942
I'd better go.
1128
01:10:19,977 --> 01:10:22,179
Aunt Nellie and Uncle Roy
are going to need help
1129
01:10:22,215 --> 01:10:24,151
coaxing Tyler off the carousel.
1130
01:10:55,516 --> 01:10:58,353
Did I mention how sharp
you look in that red suit?
1131
01:10:58,389 --> 01:11:01,426
- You think so?
- Absolutely.
1132
01:11:01,461 --> 01:11:03,330
It's very becoming.
1133
01:11:03,365 --> 01:11:07,305
The white beard, the big belly,
it somehow works for you.
1134
01:11:08,710 --> 01:11:13,016
Well, I can tell you one thing.
It's been one heck of a day for old Santa.
1135
01:11:13,052 --> 01:11:14,653
I don't know.
1136
01:11:14,689 --> 01:11:17,258
It seems to me like your dreams
are finally being realized.
1137
01:11:17,293 --> 01:11:20,665
Yeah, but now my dream
seems kind of different
1138
01:11:20,701 --> 01:11:23,303
now that it's become a reality.
1139
01:11:23,339 --> 01:11:29,683
Well, Santa's a wise old fella.
I'm confident that he'll figure it out.
1140
01:11:33,159 --> 01:11:37,232
Well, here we are,
safe and sound.
1141
01:11:40,407 --> 01:11:42,410
Do you want me to hang that up
for you?
1142
01:11:42,445 --> 01:11:45,048
Thank you.
1143
01:11:47,489 --> 01:11:49,824
Grace, can I ask you something?
1144
01:11:49,860 --> 01:11:52,765
Sure.
1145
01:11:52,800 --> 01:11:56,705
What do you think I should do?
1146
01:11:56,740 --> 01:12:00,546
I can't tell you
what you should do, Joe.
1147
01:12:00,581 --> 01:12:03,219
I think you have to search
your heart,
1148
01:12:03,255 --> 01:12:07,260
and figure out what's most
important to you.
1149
01:12:09,634 --> 01:12:12,704
Right.
1150
01:12:12,740 --> 01:12:15,577
I should let you get some sleep.
1151
01:12:15,612 --> 01:12:19,252
Don't worry.
Things have a way of working out.
1152
01:12:19,288 --> 01:12:21,857
I hope so.
1153
01:12:28,071 --> 01:12:31,076
Night, Grace.
1154
01:12:33,616 --> 01:12:37,789
Good night, Joe.
Sleep well.
1155
01:12:57,130 --> 01:13:00,502
That is wonderful news, Marnie.
1156
01:13:02,308 --> 01:13:04,577
I am so excited.
1157
01:13:04,613 --> 01:13:06,915
Have you spoken
to your dad about it?
1158
01:13:06,951 --> 01:13:10,122
Does he know?
What does he say?
1159
01:13:10,157 --> 01:13:12,126
Really?
1160
01:13:12,161 --> 01:13:15,867
I love you so much
for this, Marnie.
1161
01:13:15,902 --> 01:13:18,639
I am... I am so excited
1162
01:13:18,675 --> 01:13:21,845
that I am over the moon
about this.
1163
01:13:21,881 --> 01:13:24,518
Yes, of course.
1164
01:13:56,718 --> 01:13:59,923
Hey there, sleepyhead.
Want some coffee?
1165
01:13:59,959 --> 01:14:03,163
No, thanks. I'm...
Maybe I'll get some later.
1166
01:14:03,198 --> 01:14:05,869
- Are you okay?
- Yeah, I'm fine.
1167
01:14:05,904 --> 01:14:07,673
I just, I'm feeling...
1168
01:14:07,708 --> 01:14:10,578
I'm feeling a little off
this morning.
1169
01:14:10,614 --> 01:14:15,155
- Can I get you anything?
- No, I'm fine.
1170
01:14:15,190 --> 01:14:18,261
Gee, I hope so.
I mean, it's Christmas Eve.
1171
01:14:18,296 --> 01:14:19,630
Yeah.
1172
01:14:19,665 --> 01:14:21,178
And we have the big party
in the barn tonight.
1173
01:14:21,202 --> 01:14:22,870
How did it get to be so late?
1174
01:14:22,906 --> 01:14:25,375
I got to run.
1175
01:14:25,410 --> 01:14:29,383
If you need anything,
please call me.
1176
01:15:39,094 --> 01:15:40,863
Merry Christmas, Justice.
1177
01:15:40,898 --> 01:15:45,539
You take care of Joe now,
do you hear me?
1178
01:15:45,574 --> 01:15:49,247
You sweet dog.
1179
01:16:05,715 --> 01:16:08,486
- Hey.
- What's up, Grace?
1180
01:16:08,521 --> 01:16:11,492
- Can you do me a favour?
- Oh, it depends.
1181
01:16:11,527 --> 01:16:13,195
Can you give those keys to Joe
1182
01:16:13,231 --> 01:16:15,076
and tell him that the scout's
parked out front of the cafe?
1183
01:16:15,100 --> 01:16:17,037
I guess, sure.
1184
01:16:17,072 --> 01:16:19,041
You heading off somewhere?
1185
01:16:19,076 --> 01:16:21,446
Back to Cincinnati
where I belong.
1186
01:16:21,481 --> 01:16:25,219
- What, like now?
- Yeah.
1187
01:16:25,255 --> 01:16:28,159
- Bus leaves in ten minutes.
- Well, no, no, no.
1188
01:16:28,194 --> 01:16:29,629
Grace, what about Joe?
1189
01:16:29,664 --> 01:16:31,310
I mean, tonight's the big party,
tomorrow's Christmas.
1190
01:16:31,334 --> 01:16:32,501
You can't just leave.
1191
01:16:32,537 --> 01:16:35,274
- Come on, what about your car?
- I don't know.
1192
01:16:35,309 --> 01:16:37,410
I don't care.
I'll get it some other time.
1193
01:16:37,446 --> 01:16:39,449
This is crazy, Grace.
You can't just leave!
1194
01:16:39,484 --> 01:16:41,264
I'm really sorry about
the Search and Rescue program.
1195
01:16:41,288 --> 01:16:43,133
What you were offering me
was a dream come true.
1196
01:16:43,158 --> 01:16:44,526
Then, don't leave.
1197
01:16:44,562 --> 01:16:46,441
Okay, you're the perfect person
to head the department.
1198
01:16:46,465 --> 01:16:49,102
I can't.
I don't belong here.
1199
01:16:49,137 --> 01:16:52,074
You're wrong about that, Grace.
You do belong here,
1200
01:16:52,110 --> 01:16:54,913
and I'm not the only one
who thinks so.
1201
01:16:56,352 --> 01:16:59,489
Please give Sheri
a big hug for me.
1202
01:16:59,524 --> 01:17:01,394
I don't know how you got
so lucky,
1203
01:17:01,429 --> 01:17:02,807
but you have
an incredible woman there,
1204
01:17:02,831 --> 01:17:05,201
and please tell Katie
and Addie and Fran,
1205
01:17:05,237 --> 01:17:06,905
and Nellie and everybody,
1206
01:17:06,940 --> 01:17:08,675
please tell them all
thank you so much
1207
01:17:08,710 --> 01:17:11,448
because I'm going to miss them
more than they could ever know.
1208
01:17:14,422 --> 01:17:16,992
Grace!
1209
01:17:21,938 --> 01:17:24,641
Please excuse me.
1210
01:17:24,676 --> 01:17:27,012
This better be good, Coop.
You know where I am.
1211
01:17:27,047 --> 01:17:29,362
Joe, did you know that Grace is
heading back to Cincinnati?
1212
01:17:29,386 --> 01:17:32,523
- Yeah, sometime after Christmas.
- No, today!
1213
01:17:32,559 --> 01:17:35,429
What do you mean?
Why would she do that?
1214
01:17:35,465 --> 01:17:36,843
I don't know,
but for some reason,
1215
01:17:36,868 --> 01:17:38,314
she feels that she doesn't
belong here.
1216
01:17:38,338 --> 01:17:39,616
She's getting on a bus
right now.
1217
01:17:39,640 --> 01:17:43,479
- You got to stop her, Coop.
- How am I supposed to do that?
1218
01:17:43,514 --> 01:17:45,517
I don't know, but you gotta
help me out here.
1219
01:17:45,552 --> 01:17:48,857
Under no circumstances is Grace
to leave River's Crossing.
1220
01:17:48,892 --> 01:17:52,498
- Well, Joe, it's not like...
- I'm counting on you, Coop.
1221
01:17:52,533 --> 01:17:56,038
Just make it happen.
1222
01:17:56,074 --> 01:18:00,012
We're gonna pick this up on
Monday, folks, after Christmas.
1223
01:18:00,047 --> 01:18:01,282
Court is adjourned.
1224
01:18:25,433 --> 01:18:28,138
Just be a minute,
looking for someone.
1225
01:18:33,650 --> 01:18:36,654
- Grace, I'm sorry to disturb you.
- What are you doing here?
1226
01:18:36,690 --> 01:18:38,893
I'm here to bring you back
to River's Crossing.
1227
01:18:38,928 --> 01:18:40,829
Why?
1228
01:18:40,866 --> 01:18:42,833
I can't exactly say,
but it's important.
1229
01:18:42,869 --> 01:18:45,105
It's really, really important.
1230
01:18:45,140 --> 01:18:48,678
- You can't be serious.
- I'm asking you as a friend.
1231
01:18:48,714 --> 01:18:50,595
Because if you don't,
I'm pretty much guaranteed
1232
01:18:50,619 --> 01:18:53,088
to have the worst Christmas
of my life.
1233
01:18:53,123 --> 01:18:55,326
So, what do you say?
1234
01:18:55,362 --> 01:18:57,898
Please?
1235
01:19:22,282 --> 01:19:23,985
Cooper, what are we doing here?
1236
01:19:24,020 --> 01:19:26,690
It's Christmas Eve, Grace.
1237
01:19:26,725 --> 01:19:28,962
Come on.
1238
01:19:41,121 --> 01:19:43,691
Here she is.
1239
01:19:47,368 --> 01:19:48,534
Thanks, Coop.
1240
01:19:48,570 --> 01:19:50,271
Merry Christmas, Grace.
1241
01:19:53,246 --> 01:19:54,713
What is all this?
1242
01:20:16,627 --> 01:20:21,101
Grace, the truth is
I am crazy about you,
1243
01:20:21,136 --> 01:20:23,540
and I want to assure you
that I'm not going to Chicago
1244
01:20:23,575 --> 01:20:25,677
or anywhere else.
1245
01:20:25,712 --> 01:20:26,879
You're not?
1246
01:20:26,915 --> 01:20:29,218
No, and between you and me,
1247
01:20:29,253 --> 01:20:31,388
I don't like sushi that much,
anyway.
1248
01:20:31,424 --> 01:20:34,562
I don't understand, Joe.
1249
01:20:34,597 --> 01:20:36,165
I heard you on the phone
with Marnie.
1250
01:20:36,201 --> 01:20:38,803
I'm getting to that.
1251
01:20:48,592 --> 01:20:49,792
Christmas!
1252
01:20:51,198 --> 01:20:55,137
Christmas! Hi!
Christmas!
1253
01:20:58,679 --> 01:21:03,754
My sweet!
You're really here!
1254
01:21:03,789 --> 01:21:08,230
I can't believe you're here!
That's my good boy.
1255
01:21:08,266 --> 01:21:10,535
Yes!
1256
01:21:12,274 --> 01:21:14,176
How did you do this?
1257
01:21:14,211 --> 01:21:18,017
Thank you, Joe!
Thank you so much.
1258
01:21:18,052 --> 01:21:19,720
I'm sorry for the subterfuge.
1259
01:21:19,756 --> 01:21:21,991
I didn't want to tell you
until I was absolutely sure
1260
01:21:22,027 --> 01:21:24,497
that we could get Christmas
to River's Crossing.
1261
01:21:24,532 --> 01:21:26,279
It was Marnie and the Colonel
who made it happen.
1262
01:21:26,303 --> 01:21:27,836
Thank you!
1263
01:21:27,872 --> 01:21:30,475
I can't tell you how much
this means to me.
1264
01:21:34,452 --> 01:21:36,054
Whoa!
At ease, Marine.
1265
01:21:37,258 --> 01:21:39,093
I don't know how you did this.
1266
01:21:39,128 --> 01:21:41,398
I didn't think I'd ever see
Christmas again.
1267
01:21:41,434 --> 01:21:43,936
I pulled some strings,
called in some favours,
1268
01:21:43,972 --> 01:21:46,342
and got her qualified
for early retirement.
1269
01:21:46,377 --> 01:21:50,282
No mission too difficult,
no sacrifice too great.
1270
01:21:50,317 --> 01:21:52,487
I found out this morning
that Christmas had arrived
1271
01:21:52,522 --> 01:21:53,856
from Afghanistan
1272
01:21:53,891 --> 01:21:55,538
with a representative
from American Humane,
1273
01:21:55,562 --> 01:21:57,464
and I called Joe right away
1274
01:21:57,500 --> 01:21:59,112
to let him know
that he was safe and sound.
1275
01:21:59,136 --> 01:22:01,438
He's all yours now.
1276
01:22:06,417 --> 01:22:08,020
Your car's been ready for days.
1277
01:22:11,227 --> 01:22:15,534
- I can't believe you did all this.
- This is River's Crossing.
1278
01:22:15,569 --> 01:22:18,072
People care here.
1279
01:22:18,107 --> 01:22:20,912
And they love a good
Christmas party.
1280
01:22:24,019 --> 01:22:27,425
Welcome to River's Crossing,
Christmas.
1281
01:22:27,460 --> 01:22:32,134
- Hey, that job offer still good, Cooper?
- Job's yours, Grace,
1282
01:22:32,170 --> 01:22:35,141
as long as Christmas is part
of the deal.
1283
01:22:40,286 --> 01:22:43,257
Merry Christmas, Grace Garland.
1284
01:22:43,293 --> 01:22:46,431
Merriest Christmas ever,
Joe Peterson.
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