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Bye. Thanks so much.

- Hey, mom. Did they check out? - Yeah, yeah

and one more guest is checking in in an hour.

Okay, I need to clean their room,

and then I need to clean room three.

It's a complete mess. Somebody left Elf ears under the bed.

Sweetie, you don't have to do everything around here.

I got it. I'm sorry, did you say elf ears?

What kind of daughter would I be

if I let you do everything?

Oh, is this the new one? Olivia, this is great!

You got the whole Christmas market here, and dad.

Yeah, well, I mean, I figured he started the market,

so he needs to stay a part of it.

Oh, he would just love it, sweetie.

He'd be so proud of you

running the market.

Listen, you get that? I'll put these in the washer, okay.

Willowcroft B&B.

Uh, yeah. Let's see.

Right before the holidays, I have Saturday the 21st.

Does that work?

Uh-uh. Yeah, yeah, yeah.

I don't have that available, but I do have the 21st.

Does that work for you? Mom!

No? Okay.

All right then. Sorry about that.

Thank you, bye!

- Mom! - My fruitcake!

No!

Don't say it. I forgot to set the timer again.

Every Christmas season, it's the same thing.

Well, no, this was a new recipe, honey.

Not the fruitcake, mom,

it's this, this balancing act that we do.

We're so busy working, we don't have a moment for ourselves.

Well, you've been working non stop.

Why don't you take a few days to yourself, sweetie?

I can manage things here.

Mom, Christmas is our busiest time of year.

It accounts for nearly half our revenue. You know this.

Plus my duties at the Christmas market,

I can't just take a few days for myself--

You can, you just won't.

And weren't you finally going to the city

for more miniature supplies?

I'm gonna go another day. I've gotta clean the rooms.

I'll get the rooms, honey. Go.

Go!

- Love you! - Love you.

Hello, sir. You will be perfect.

Another supply run already?

Hey, just grabbing some stuff for the children's workshop

that I'm running at the market this year.

Well, and just a couple things for me.

So are you working on anything new that I can see?

Actually, I just finished a miniature version

of the Christmas market my dad started.

I added some of my own personal flair.

Oh, is that your dad?

It is. I'm keeping his legacy alive

with my art as best I can.

You should sell these online.

Oh, it's just a hobby, really.

I, I don't have much time for it.

Well, it's the best I've ever seen.

Well, I think I'm all set.

All right, let's go.

- Morning. - Grayson. Come in.

Grab some peppermint bark.

You wanted to see me, Dad?

I'm almost finished decorating my office

for Christmas. There, done.

I think maybe it's time to

update the Christmas decor.

Why? It's a classic.

Yeah, I know. It's grandmas.

Son, aside from Christmas cheer,

this tree represents the values of our company.

You don't just replace something that still has relevance,

you stick with tradition.

It's a reminder of a time

when my father had this job, his father,

and a long line of family that's been designing

buildings all over this city

since the Industrial Revolution.

That one lone tree does all that?

Are those your designs?

Yeah, yeah. I want you to take a look.

Ah, yeah. Excellent.

Yeah, these are just perfect, son.

What█s this?

Oh, that wasn't supposed to be in there.

It was just an alternate design I was playing around with.

Why are you spending time on designs like these?

Well, that's technically what you asked for.

I just added my own little flair to it.

Dad, I would love to design something distinct,

like the architects I look up to,

such as Frank Lloyd Wright.

Flair.

Well, that might fly someplace else, but at our company,

we have a responsibility to our shareholders.

What's the harm in doing something

a little different, a little unique?

Unique always comes with financial risk.

We know what works. This works.

This is what makes us money. Here, eat some peppermint bark.

It'll make you feel better.

I, I, I'm actually not much of a fan of peppermint bark.

Let's finish this up quick.

One more deal before the year ends,

everybody gets a bonus.

All right.

See you soon.

Sorry, I...

Um. Sorry. After you.

Uh no, you were, you were here first.

No, no. I insist.

Thank you.

One ticket to Chestnut Grove, please.

All trains are delayed.

Any idea how long?

Could be a while.

What do you think is delaying the trains?

Ooh, uh I, I, I don't know. Ice maybe.

Or maybe someone's built

a really elaborate snowman on the train tracks.

Oh, I heard that they put a magic hat

on its head and it came to life.

Now it█s just out there wreaking havoc, delaying trains.

Did Frosty wreak havoc?

Are you kidding me? Big havoc wreaker.

Really? I don't think so.

Okay, you need to go back and listen to that song again.

He comes back to life, grabs a broom,

and wreaks havoc all over town.

I had a completely different interpretation of that song.

Really? Huh.

So do you travel much for work...

Kind of, I, I run a miniature model workshop

for kids at my dad's Christmas market.

So I needed some supplies.

Okay. Now that makes sense.

I noticed your tiny tree in there,

like interior decorator for the Mouse King

from "The Nutcracker" or something?

No, I, I make miniature displays.

- Oh. - Yeah.

What do you, what do you do?

Um, I'm in architecture, actually.

Oh, wow. So you also build things, only human-sized.

Yeah. That's, that's one way to put it.

Yeah, I'm willing to guess you have a

little more fun than I do though.

Sorry. I'm, I'm so distracted by this tree.

It's like you decorate the entire place

except for this one lonely little tree.

Yeah. It kinda looks like it's in a timeout, doesn't it?

Making me kind of sad.

Hmm. Do you, you think they'd mind if we just decorate it?

I mean, you know we just help out the employees

and they can do something else.

I think it would be a public service.

So do I. Should we?

Okay.

Decorating this tree is feeding my soul right now.

Holidays keeping you busy?

Oh, you have no idea.

Between helping my mom with her small business

and running an outdoor market,

this work always seems to get in the way

of my creative freedom.

It feels like a lot of work for one person.

Ah, well, I mean, miniatures are really more of a hobby.

Unlike you, you get to be creative for a living,

literally living the dream.

I mean, kind of. I'm not exactly living my dream.

How do you mean?

Well, the firm I work for sticks

to old-fashioned traditions.

I wanna design more unique buildings, you know,

to inspire people, build a community.

Sounds like you need a new job.

Did I fail to mention

that my father's the CEO of the company?

Conveniently left out.

Yeah, you know,

it's just so frustrating having all these ideas

in my head and not being able to use them.

Exactly, or you have just too much responsibility

to even create them.

- Yes, you get it. - Yes!

- You totally get it. - Yes.

I mean, this tree was meant to find us,

um, train station companion.

Oh, well now I feel seen, delayed stranger.

Oh, is it Miss or Mrs. Train Station Companion?

Olivia's fine.

Now is it subtle or unsubtle delayed stranger?

Call me Grayson.

Unsubtle delayed stranger is my father's name.

Okay.

- Ooh! - Oh.

You okay?

Yeah. Thank you.

Oh, there.

Ha.

Well, you know, for two creatively stifled people

who are given the gift of a fortuitous train delay,

I think we nailed it.

I think you're right.

You know, I would love to see some of your work.

I would really like that too.

I mean, maybe you could show me

some of your bottled up designs?

Uh, yeah, maybe we could--

Okay.

Sorry.

You just hold that thought? Just gimme a minute.

Hold that thought please.

Holding the thought.

- Holding the thought. - Okay. Hello, dad.

Can you hear me, Dad?

Miss, your train is boarding.

Oh, wait um, how much time do I have?

Oh, a couple minutes.

You better get going 'cause the track

is all the way at the end.

Also, really nice job with the tree.

Okay.

- Morning. - Hey.

New soap?

Yeah, but they messed up my order.

I wanted Christmas pine

and they sent me a box of something called Smoky Chestnut.

Oh, this smells like candy canes left in an old desk.

Oh, come on! That's not even a smell.

Oh, smells like candy canes left in an old desk. Aw.

Okay. I gotta head to the market.

Okay.

No luck with the reindeer?

A team of engineers working a week straight

couldn't untangle that thing,

but I guess that's what you get

for leaving it in a box for years.

I think we should just put it up like that.

We'll call it Christmas after too many egg nogs.

Just put it in your workshop for me, sweetie.

We'll take it out again next year.

Thank you.

Okay.

I heard something about rezoning. What does that mean?

They can't rezone this place just like that.

Oh, thank gosh you're here.

I've been looking all over for you.

What's going on?

Archie requested a rezoning application.

Okay, we don't know all the details yet,

but he might be trying to sell.

What? Sell?

Why would he sell? We've been here for 20 years.

Oh, he can't sell.

My December sales keep me afloat until summer.

Yeah, the honey I sell here

keeps me going until the farmer's market.

I sell fudge, Janice.

It's not like I can put a lemonade stand

at the end of my driveway that says

artisanal fudge written in crayon.

Olivia, you run the market. You have to talk to him.

- Like you could-- - Please!

Guys, look.

Archie knows how much this market means to our community.

He was my dad's best friend. I will talk to him.

We're not going anywhere.

- Okay? - Okay.

Can I talk to you? Not here.

Yes.

Hi, ladies.

Hey, Eddie. How are you?

Oh, you know, Christmas time. Busy, busy.

Looking forward to the market ball this year.

Got my hot chocolate stand ready and waiting.

- Eddie! - Be right there.

Hey, look, if Archie wants to sell,

there's not much we can do to stop him.

I work at city hall. I'll talk to the zoning officer.

But when a big company wants

to buy and develop, it's hard to stop.

So you're saying this could already be over?

No, I'm just saying the city probably won't help.

There's still plenty that we can do though,

like talk to Archie!

Right! Yes! I,

I can talk to Archie. I'm gonna call him right now.

- I'm gonna set up a meeting. - Excellent. Oh, w-w-w-w-wait.

I haven't seen this one before.

It's really just, it's a work in progress.

Girl, this is amazing.

When are you gonna stop messing around and start selling these?

You're a real artist.

Wait, is this train station guy?

Did he finally call?

No.

Okay, well, then I'm offended.

He gets to be in one of your miniature designs

and I, lifelong friend and generally amazing person,

still haven't been carved into a teeny version of myself?

Okay, listen,

you help me convince Archie not to sell that lot,

I will create an entire world full of tiny Zoeys.

Deal.

But one of the tiny Zoeys

has to have a tiny throne to sit on.

There has to be one royal Zoey

to rule over all the other Zoeys.

- Okay. - Oh! okay.

I gotta get to work.

But remember, call me if you need anything.

Dad?

Come in, son.

I was just about heading out for lunch.

I have something for you. Final assignment for the year.

Empty lot. Perfect for what we're looking to build.

Great foot traffic and the city is very excited

that we wanna build there.

What does this have to do with me?

Well, this is the Christmas bonus.

I'm gonna be stuck here all week trying

to close this Zelinsky deal.

So you're gonna go down there and get the contract signed,

and then you're gonna design something quick

and easy that the board will approve

and see that you're part of this team.

You mean something streamlined:

optimizing rental revenue,

every floor maximizes the number of cubicles for workspaces.

Something in a gray hue with more windows

than you need for one office building?

I couldn't have said that better myself.

You get the deal done,

you're one step closer to succeeding your Pop.

What do you say?

I say, let's do it.

All right, let's get it done.

Yeah.

Hey, what do you got there?

Oh um, just something I can't get off my mind.

How did I know I'd find you here?

What's the word?

He's selling. And he's already found a buyer.

Are you serious?

The paperwork came in an hour ago.

I wanted to tell you myself.

Ooh, it's the infamous binder.

What's your dad got to say about this?

Um, absolutely nothing.

I mean, he kept a record of everything,

maintenance reports, food licenses, all of it.

Except what to do if Archie decided to sell.

Zoey, I can't lose the market.

I mean it█s everything that my dad worked for.

He's only been gone for four years, and

if I lose it, then his legacy's gonna be gone forever.

Hey, we're not gonna lose it, okay?

Zoey, what am I supposed to do?

I don't know, but I'll be right there to help you.

- Yeah, yeah. - Thanks.

This was one of the most difficult decisions

I've ever had to make.

I know how much the Christmas market means to our community,

but I'm about to become a grandpa

and I think it's time for me to step back from work

and to retire with my family.

But there's gotta be another way.

We have nowhere else to go!

Look, I'm, I'm sure everything's gonna be just fine.

The new buyer, he seems very nice.

Oh, there he is now.

Olivia?

Grayson?

Wait, what are you doing here?

What are you doing here?

Is this train station guy? It is, isn't it?

Uh, am I who?

Grayson, Archie Weaver.

I believe you are here to buy my land.

Yes.

Wait a second. So that, that is why you're here.

You're here to tear down our Christmas market?

Your Christmas market? No, no, I--

You got some nerve!

- Okay. - Alright.

Look, I, if I could just explain?

Yes, please. We would love to hear your handsome plan.

I don't know anything about your market.

And I was told about an empty lot this morning.

Clearly it's not an empty lot.

So now that you know that, you'll be rescinding your offer.

- Well... - Uh, Grayson, please,

let's, let's discuss this elsewhere.

I can't believe this is happening.

Oh, well, we can talk to him.

He had kind eyes and the way he was looking at you,

you should talk to him.

You're right. We could totally figure this out, yeah.

I'm sorry, Olivia.

I, I, I didn't mean to blindside you,

but this market was always meant to be temporary.

Yeah, maybe at first, Archie,

but after 20 years, it feels pretty permanent.

Yeah, a-and if I could continue

for another 20 years I would. But--

Archie, think about what my dad did for this place.

All of my money is tied up in this lot.

I'm sorry, but selling is the only option.

That's not how I pictured us meeting up again.

Oh, so, so you did picture us meeting again.

Well, yeah.

You, you're the one who left the train station.

No, my train was leaving.

You know what? It doesn't matter what happened in the past.

What matters is what's happening now.

And I will not let you tear down our Christmas market.

Okay? I will fight you on this.

So, so don't get in my way.

Well, this is awkward.

Room three, top of stairs, second door on the left.

Can we just talk about this for a moment?

Extra towels and blankets are in the armoire,

breakfast is at 7:30 and checkout's at 11.

Do you need help with your luggage? No? Great.

Got it.

Okay, read it back to me.

Okay.

We, the undersigned, hereby petition

the Chestnut Grove County Board of Supervisors

to disallow the sale of the land that the Christmas market

currently resides and operates on.

Great. Okay.

Um, could you also add something like,

please don't steal Christmas

from all The Whos down in Whoville?

Um, okay,

but I think saying that the market is

a valuable part of the community

will be a bit more effective.

That sounds great. I'm good either way.

Thank you so much for helping me out with this.

Of course.

Even if the board can't do anything,

it might make Archie change his mind.

Just get the signatures.

Okay.

Roanne, I love the colors you use!

Celeste, this is beautiful.

Katie, what a beautiful house. Hey, check this out.

If you sprinkle just a little bit of glitter,

it looks like fake snow.

Hey, thanks for doing this, Olivia.

Katie gets so excited for these workshops.

Oh, well, it is my pleasure, Katie.

I'll see you guys later.

Well, everybody's signing the petition.

So I hope this works.

Could you help me get this straight?

The guy from the train station

is staying at our B&B right now?

That's what you got from everything

I've told you is happening right now?

No, no! I heard everything. It's just, it's a...

It's a little bit serendipitous, isn't it?

I knew there was something up with you

when you came back from Philadelphia.

You were, I don't know, you were sunnier.

Yeah, because I thought we had a moment.

That doesn't really matter anymore.

Okay. Hey, why don't you let me talk to Archie.

Mom, I don't know if it's really gonna make a difference.

I think this petition is our best bet.

I mean, we can't lose the market, right? For dad?

Honey, I love the Christmas market

and I, I, I can't imagine losing it,

but there are so many other ways that I hold onto your dad.

You're one of them, the best one actually.

This is how I hold onto him.

I know.

And he'd be so proud of everything

you're doing for the community.

But sometimes the universe has a different plan

and, I just want you to be open to that.

I love you, mom.

I love you.

Back to work. I'm gonna go get some more signatures.

What are you doing here?

Hi, good morning. And how are you?

Is this the workshop you told me about?

Yep. Yes it is.

It looks like a lot of fun.

Yeah, well, the kids like it and I really like doing--

Are you trying to distract me? What are you doing here?

No, I'm just here to sign the papers with Archie.

I see.

Well, for your information,

we're not going down without a fight.

'cause this entire place,

everyone signed a petition to save this market.

- Katie! - Olivia,

can you help me? My star won't stick to my tree.

Oh no. Okay, well, you know what we're gonna do?

We're gonna put a little bit of glue in there

and just stick 'em together because that's what we do,

when things get tough, we stick together.

I'll be right over to help you, okay? Okay.

Look, I had no idea this was your market.

It's not my intention to shut this down or hurt anyone.

I'm just doing my job.

What happened to inspiring people and building community?

I'm sorry.

- How did we do? - Oh.

367 signatures.

Oh! What is this?

I'm gonna take a wild guess

and say a petition to stop the sale.

And that's just from this morning. You give me a week,

I'm gonna get half the town to sign that.

Look, this is an admirable gesture, Olivia,

but I already know what the market means to this town.

I just, I don't have any other options.

Wait, isn't there another space

in the town the market can move to?

It's unlikely.

Most available property is either too small

or lacks the necessary infrastructure

or accessibility required.

I mean, couldn't you incorporate

the market into your build?

Maybe a couple stalls, or,

designated space? Brings in so much foot traffic.

My company has a, a signature style, let's say.

So it█s become part of the brand.

Even if we reiterate how much it means to this town?

It's not just a seasonal market.

It's part of our identity.

Olivia, I'm sorry, but the deal's done.

Give me until Christmas Eve!

I'm gonna come up with something.

Archie, come on. Think about the merchants.

I don't know. I...

I really wanna move forward with this.

You were my dad's best friend.

You guys started this market together.

I mean, do it for him, please.

All right, all right.

You have till noon on Christmas Eve, but if your plan is--

I won't press it any further.

Okay. You have a deal, kid.

Look, you don't mind sticking around

- for a few more days, do you? - I mean...

Olivia's gonna need some help with the market ball.

What? No, no, I don't.

Oh, come on. Why not?

Let's give Grayson here a chance

to get to know the town a little bit better.

Well, clearly Grayson's not very interested in getting

- to know this town. - Okay, run along, you two.

There's lots of work to be done.

Yeah um, one question, what is the market ball?

All right, so the market ball

is not in the Christmas market?

No, the market ball is what happens

on the last day of the Christmas market.

We stay open all night as a fundraiser

for the community food bank.

You know, give back to the community

- instead of taking from it. - Yeah.

Outside, there are the vendors,

but inside, we have an auction with prizes,

and there's, there's music, there's dancing.

It's an annual tradition that everyone loves.

All right, so you set all this up alone?

No other merchants help out?

Well, it's the biggest event of the year

and they need time to prepare it.

I just can't believe it might be the last one.

Oh.

So why didn't the market stay open year round?

That would've increased revenues

and Archie wouldn't have had to sell.

Uh, well, if you hadn't noticed, these stalls are ancient.

Like they predate the chisel.

I spoke to Archie last year about upgrading them,

but this is gonna shock you, he didn't have the budget, so.

Sounds like you need a real building.

I know, you know, if only somebody could build

that for us and let us stay.

Believe me, if I could, I would.

Are you looking for a secret password or something?

No, I am looking for who has the keys.

I always forget who has them.

My dad used to take care of all this and I did the creative,

but he left this sort of like a manual

for whoever was gonna take over his jobs.

Now I'm letting it slip away.

You know, it's not your fault, right?

Mrs. Banks. To the market.

But we just came from the market.

Thank you, Mrs. Banks.

We'll be sure to return these when we get

the decorations out of storage.

Your father had me hold these so he wouldn't forget

to collect my annual gift to the market ball.

I remember. You always remind me.

Oh, and speaking of which...

Ah! Oh.

Oh, it's beautiful.

It always is. Thank you.

So Grayson,

you're staying here a little longer than you anticipated.

Did you pack enough clothes?

No, Olivia. I don't believe I did.

Yeah, well, it gets really cold here.

So you should know, one scarf is

definitely not gonna cut it, unfortunately.

I would love to buy one of your scarves, please.

All right.

You know what? Give him a hat too.

- Oh. - And a hat please.

Can you hold this box for me? Thank you. That's for you.

Thanks, Mrs. Banks.

Oh, a pleasure. Thank you.

- Here. - Oh.

Shawn, these are gorgeous.

Hey, Grayson, are you a fan of fudge?

Uh, yeah. A huge fan of fudge.

- Yeah? Well then, - Yeah.

you simply must try

Shawn's famous cherry vanilla fudge.

- It's-- - Oh, let me guess.

Legendary, world-renowned, award-winning?

I was gonna say delicious,

but clearly you, wanna try some, so.

I'll take one of whatever fudge thing

that you want me to buy.

Oh. But Shawn doesn't just do fudge, do you, Shawn?

- Soup in a jar. - Soup in a jar!

Isn't that the most adorable thing you've ever heard of?

No, I...

Yes, yes, I will. I will take a soup in a jar.

All right.

Get your cash.

- I'll get you stacked. Okay. - Thank you very much.

Lots to see you, little time.

- Bye-bye, Shawn. Later! - Bye!

Janice, this might be your best year yet.

Thank you. I was so worried.

It's difficult to craft under duress.

Yeah.

Duress? Why were you under...

Oh. Because of me again.

I'll take a jar of honey, please.

They make great gifts for family and friends.

I'll take five jars of honey.

Oh, you know what? Why don't I hold onto this.

We've got lots more stops to make.

Okay, honey for you and money for you.

Thanks so much, Janice. You keep the change.

Thank you. Merry Christmas!

That's it, right?

No more stops we have to make?

Yeah. I have tortured you enough for one day.

Great.

Hey, you wanna have some fun?

Sure.

Okay! Three, two, one, go!

You already got one?

- Ah! Got one! - How'd you do that?

What's the secret, guys?

Oh, man. He█s like a helpless fish.

Hey, I wanted to see if you needed

any help setting up market ball,

or I can help with your duties

at the Christmas market, whatever you need.

You're so sweet. Thank you.

This is just getting sad. I'll be right back.

Hey, there, little guy. You need a hand?

- Hi, I, sure. - Here, let me.

- You have to go slow. - Okay.

- Easy. - Uh huh.

- Nope. - A-ha!

Whoa.

You're good.

We better get back.

Okay, sounds good. Good luck, guys.

You know as much as you wanted to give me a hard time today,

- I had fun. - Oh.

I haven't had fun like that in a while.

- Can I ask you something? - Yeah, sure.

Why are you helping me?

Ah, I mean, I'm stuck here

and I guess I feel a little responsible.

Oh, a little bit responsible?

It's like a hurricane saying it's only

a little bit responsible for flash floods.

Oh, wait, what am I? A talking hurricane?

That is actually a perfect description for you.

- Oh. Okay. - Yeah.

Well, come on there, windy.

This place isn't gonna decorate itself.

Right. Right, of course.

Woo! This box smells like 1989.

Hey, so just so you know,

today wasn't only about giving you a hard time,

it was so you could meet the people of this community

and see how much the market means to all of us.

And partially to give you a hard time.

Ah.

Look, I know you probably don't believe me,

but if I could find a way

to help you save the market, I would.

I'm just doing my job.

Yeah, yeah. You, you keep saying that.

Oh. Probably not this one.

Okay. Come on in.

Wow. This is where the magic happens, huh?

You can just put that on the desk.

Wow, look at the detail. You know, you really have a gift.

People would pay a lot of money for these.

Well, thank you.

Between both my jobs and trying to vanquish your evil plan

to destroy the town, I really don't have the time.

Oh, careful! That's uh, the only one my dad got to see.

Oh. Well, what did he say when he saw it?

Uh, that he was proud of me.

Um, that I was a dreamer, just like him.

Well, what's stopping you

from making this dream a reality?

Because I'm way too busy trying to keep his dream alive.

You know what I'm talking about. You wanna be creative,

but you have an obligation to your dad.

Yeah, but the difference is I want to be creative,

but I'm not allowed to be.

You're allowed to be creative, but you are choosing not to.

I'm not choosing not to. It's a huge gamble.

Yes, this is my happy place, but it's just a hobby.

If I let go of my responsibility to my dad

to do this full time and then I failed,

I█d never forgive myself.

Or you could be wildly successful

and just live in your happy place all the time.

And after what I saw today, you're surrounded by people

who only wanna see each other's dreams come true.

I wish I had that.

Well, I should probably get back to this, so...

Okay, well, I should, I should get going then.

Goodnight.

Goodnight.

Yes, I know, dad.

They assured me I'll have the papers in hand

and signed by Christmas Eve.

Yes, I'm working on the designs.

I appreciate you going out on a limb for me.

Yeah, I understand what's at stake.

More than you know.

Have a great day, guys. Here you are.

Oh, you didn't have to...

Everyone's a guest here no matter what your agenda is.

How are your drawings coming along?

Oh, they're, they're just fine.

It's okay. I know you have a job to do.

I'm gonna try this.

Mm-mm.

- That is really good. - Of course it is.

It's made with only locally sourced

and organic ingredients from vendors

at the Christmas market.

I know I haven't had a chance to say this yet,

but I really love the architecture of this place--

Oh, thank you. Yeah.

It-it was in pretty rough shape when we bought it,

but we fell in love with it.

So we put our hearts and souls into fixing it up.

- Yeah, I can tell. - Thank you.

Now that is a beautiful picture.

- Is that Olivia's father? - Yep. That's my Nathan.

Olivia mentioned he was the one

who started the Christmas market?

He did. Yeah, Nathan was always dreaming up ways

to bring people together.

He believed that if you build a place for people to gather,

people will gather and create their own magic there.

You know, that's the exact reason I got into architecture.

Oh.

Hasn't really worked out that way for me yet though.

You know, some people think that doing your job

and being happy are two separate things.

They don't have to be.

Hmm, easier said than done.

I don't even know how to begin.

Well, you could start here.

So how's the plan coming?

Ah, well, I'm still at the,

I really hope I get struck by lightning

and then wake up with the perfect idea, phase.

- You? Hi. - I thought I had

a great idea last night where the town would lease

Archie's lot and you could rent it out,

but I crunched the numbers and it's just not in our budget.

No?

Zoey, I have four days and my mind is literally blank.

You'll come up with something, you always do.

You know, just take that bold creativity you use

with your miniatures and apply it to this.

If anyone can save this place, it's you.

Now, how's it going with Mr. Gorgeous?

Uh, fine? Zoey, why did it have to be him?

I mean, when I met him, I literally never would've guessed

he'd be the guy to say things like, "I'm just doing my job."

Besides, I don't even think he tried to contact me.

There was no phone call, no text.

I don't think he tried to stalk my social media.

Ugh. If I had a moment

like that with you at the train station

and his chiseled jawline,

I wouldn't wait to internet stalk you.

Maybe it just wasn't the spark I thought it was.

- Maybe I made it up. - Okay, I know I wasn't there,

but you definitely didn't make it up.

There was a spark. It was fate.

I saw the way he looked at you.

You mean the combination of shock and then regret?

No! there was something there.

I was lost in his eyes and I saw it.

Also I understand why you made a miniature of him before of me.

Like, I know he's supposed to be the enemy,

- but... - Okay, we get it.

He's good looking.

Gosh, I need a boyfriend or a hobby.

Anyway, I have to get going.

- I will continue to brainstorm. - Okay.

Don't let his charming personality make you lose focus.

Right.

I feel like hanging a mistletoe off the mantle

would be a lot easier.

Yeah, well, this is a last-minute request from

- the notorious Mrs. Banks. - Oh.

I'm not entirely surprised though.

I feel like there may be some ulterior motives at play.

At least four couples are married 'cause of her meddling.

Huh. Has the market always been here?

Well, Archie inherited the lot

right around when my dad was feeling

really burnt out and unhappy at work.

So when Archie asked him for some advice

and something just sparked in him. He quit his job.

He, he convinced my mom to buy the B&B

and he came up with the idea for the Christmas market.

It was always supposed to be temporary, of course,

but two decades later, here we are.

Okay, I have an idea. Hear me out.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Let me guess.

You've decided not to buy our land

and you are going to quit your job

and rent a booth at the market offering pet therapy.

- Ah, close, but no. - No.

I was thinking how you obviously don█t wanna end

the market and I don't wanna be the one to take it from you.

If I just leave, then they're just gonna

send someone else in to do it for me.

And you don't have any ideas how to stop the sale.

Yes, I do. I, I have so many ideas, I...

Well, I will, I will have lots of ideas when the time comes.

Why don't we come up with a plan together?

A plan that saves the market

and one that makes my dad happy and the company happy.

- What's the catch? - No catch.

I just don't want my dad to end this.

I see how magical this market is.

I think it's something worth saving.

Okay. I mean, if it won't put you into hot water

with your dad and it saves the market, I'm in.

- Great. - What do you have so far?

Nothing. How about you?

Nothing.

Cool.

Oh.

Oh, we could downsize the market

and create a seasonal festival in front of the building.

I mean, that would generate foot traffic and revenue.

This looks fantastic!

You guys are doing such a great job.

- It is all her. - Oh, yeah?

Oh, could you hold those for me, honey?

- Sure. - Thank you.

Wow. Kayaking, camping.

These, these prizes are awesome!

Yeah, you don't want friends with cheap prizes.

No bath bombs here.

Mom, that's the wrong one.

- What? - It█s the market ball.

What is that? I don't understand, honey.

You know what? I-

I think that maybe I forgot something--

- Olivia! - Would you guys just

excuse me for a moment?

She's very good, isn't she?

She is amazing.

Yeah. I keep telling her to take it further,

to turn it into something more

so that she can do what she loves full time.

She said she's too busy.

Oh, I'll tell you something.

She's only too busy because she chooses to be.

I think that being too busy

makes it easy to miss possibility.

But ultimately, it's her decision.

Hey, do you recognize somebody?

Is that...?

Oh my gosh! Look at that.

Hey Archie, it's Olivia.

I think I might have an idea for you.

The shipyard is giving away two dozen shipping containers.

We would just have to put a little bit

of work into fixing them up,

but you could have three times the amount of tenants

with very little capital investment.

And if you rented them year round,

it would render you a full salary.

Well, I don't get it. What does it have to do with my lot?

We would move them here and turn them

into real businesses.

They would be trendy but professional.

Shipping container markets

are super popular all around the country.

Okay, but how do we get 'em here?

We would have to pay to move them here, but that's it.

I know that I could get local businesses

to donate painting supplies and tools.

We could get volunteers to do the electrical work

- and the installation. - Okay, but who

is going to pay for transportation?

It sounds very expensive.

So I haven't completely worked it out yet, but I will.

I just need a little bit more time.

Okay, I mean, I think it's probably a wonderful idea,

but I really don't have extra time to give.

Look, I need to sell the lot now.

We said Christmas Eve. Look I'm not saying no,

but I'd like to see a,

a full proposal laying out all the costs.

Okay, yeah. I'll, I'll work out all the details.

I think this could be really great for everyone.

Everyone? What does our property development

friend think about it?

So I haven't told him about it,

- yet. But... - Ah, okay.

We'll talk soon, kiddo. All right, good night.

What happened to coming up with a plan together?

One that helps both of us?

I know. I'm sorry.

It's just, I didn't wanna waste any more time.

I mean, I already don't have enough time as it is.

See, if Archie goes for this

and my dad doesn't get the lot,

then I put him in a really difficult position

with the board and I can't do that.

Okay. What if we pitch him the idea?

Archie still gets to sell to your dad,

we get to do the shipping containers

and your company makes all the profit.

He'll never go for it.

Come on! You don't know what he's gonna say.

I know exactly what he's gonna say.

Excuse me.

Weren't you the person who had big dreams

of creating unique spaces that brought people together

and made them feel inspired?

Okay, okay, fine. But don't get your hopes up.

I think he's gonna be more receptive than you think.

Absolutely not. Shipping containers?

No, no. Grayson, what are you doing out there?

Dad, I think it could be a really cool idea.

It's just a little bit outside the box is all.

Grayson, I want you inside the box.

That's the whole point of this deal,

which by the way, should have been done by now.

Do you know what would happen if I went

to the board with this idea?

I know. It's just, it's complicated.

Well if it█s so complicated maybe you should just come back.

I'll send somebody else out there to get it done.

No, no, I got it handled dad.

Stick to the original plan?

- Yes, I will. - Good.

You got one more chance.

Get the papers signed. Come back home.

Okay I'm not an “I told you so” kind of guy, but--

Why can nobody see what I'm trying to do here?

Look, the thing is, my dad is a great businessman,

but when it comes to innovative ideas,

it just scares him, so.

Okay. Why don't we just do two designs?

We'll do the traditional one and then we can do our idea.

We'll video call your dad into my meeting with Archie

and if he doesn't go for it,

you have your backup design and I will accept defeat.

You will accept defeat?

I will behave in a manner

of someone who has accepted defeat, yes.

Can you please, can you please just help me with this?

Okay, all right, under one condition though:

you make a miniature version of your idea

and we pitch it at the meeting.

No, no, no, I can just explain it to you,

and then you can draw it.

No, they need to see it!

Your pieces are so incredible

because your passion shines through.

But we still have the problem of the cost

of moving the shipping containers.

Uh no, we█ll figure it out.

I have a feeling once you'll blow them away

at the presentation, that'll be a, a minor detail.

Okay, okay. Yes.

I will make a mini and you'll do the drawings

and we'll work together.

- Great. - Great.

- When do we start? - Five hours ago.

Five hours ago.

- Yeah. - Yeah. Um.

- You start sketching. - Okay.

I cannot believe how late it is.

Yeah. Time flies when you're creating.

Wait.

Why haven't you set this one up yet?

Uh well, that's why.

We have been trying to untangle that thing since my dad passed.

There are government encrypted codes

that are easier to crack than that reindeer.

Okay.

What is it like seeing one of your designs come to life?

Ah, honestly, exhilarating.

I felt the same way when you decorated that Christmas tree.

Why didn't you call me?

Me? Well, you're the one that just booked it

when I took my phone call.

I didn't book it. My, my train was leaving.

I thought it was pretty obvious that I wanted you to call me.

I left a card with my phone number on it. I mean...

There was no card.

There was a card. I left it on your satchel.

No, there was no card.

I, I mean, if there was a card,

you wouldn't have made to the next city

without me calling you.

- Really? - Yeah, that...

That day at the train station,

it was, it was one of the best days of my life.

And then you were gone and...

I thought I misunderstood the moment.

I thought I misunderstood it.

Well, I, I guess I should have known

once I saw the miniature train station.

Ah, yes. You, you were, you were not supposed to see that.

I actually, I like seeing me three inches tall.

I just wanted to remember the moment.

It's exactly how I remember it.

Um, well, I've just got a couple more things to do

and we're done.

- Really? - Yeah.

- Here, watch this. - Okay. Huh.

Oh.

Wow. That is really impressive.

Thanks.

I can't find any way the town

could absorb the cost of moving containers.

Oh, you've gotta be kidding me.

They're committed to a bunch of other projects.

I'll propose your idea to them,

but it could take months to even bring to a vote.

Wait, months? Months, I do not, I do not have months.

I, Zoey, I really thought this was gonna work.

Don't give up.

I will keep asking around

and see if there's any other answer.

I mean, I have transport workers on payroll

so I could pledge our support,

but I don't know that that's gonna make anything

- go faster. - Okay...

You know how slow they move.

Thank you for trying.

Freshen you up?

Thank you, Eddie.

Can I just say,

I think it's great you're fighting for the market.

Everyone in town is rooting for you.

Thank you. I appreciate it.

I thought I had a really great idea,

but I just, I can't get over this one hurdle.

What's the hurdle?

Well, I thought moving a bunch of shipping containers

and turning them into a year-round market

would be an attractive proposal.

That would be great for our town.

Right? But I have no way of moving them.

The cost is way too high and I just,

I don't think I have enough time

to come up with an alternative solution.

You know, your dad came in here for many years,

sat in the same booth, drank this same coffee,

problems just as difficult as yours,

and he always came up with the right answer.

So, you will too.

- It's in your genes. - I hope so.

Oh. Um.

Oh no. It's on the house.

- Cover me for five minutes? - Sure.

I have to go talk to some people.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

What are you two up to?

- Everybody ready? - Yeah!

Santa can see us now.

When I was a little kid,

I was worried Santa couldn't see our house.

And every year, your dad made sure he could.

Thank you.

I don't think I follow.

Why is the zoning approval taking this long?

Well, I agreed to let our market manager

draw up a proposal

and present it at noon on Christmas Eve.

Yes, I heard.

Well, I really do feel I owe it to her

to at least hear her out.

I spoke with Grayson earlier.

We agreed to go with the approved plan.

Really? Uh,

it seemed to me that he was fine with waiting

to hear the alternative pitch.

Oh he was, was he?

I am shocked that that reindeer is on the roof right now.

I think I'm more shocked than if it was an actual reindeer.

My mom has been wanting to put that up for years.

I mean, you made her so happy.

Well, I mean, well, uh, us. Uh...

Uh, both of us. You made, you made me really happy.

Good. I mean, making you happy makes me...

Happy. I don't know what I'm saying right now.

It's okay.

Listen, if you want any help taking it down,

I might know a guy that, you know,

could come back and help you do that.

Oh, oh, you, you, you know a guy. What's he like?

Oh, he's charismatic, charming.

Mm. Sounds promising.

Mm. He's uh tall, rugged, wears a red coat,

has a long gray beard, has a really funny laugh.

It's weird because I thought

you were talking about somebody else,

- but, yeah. - Oh, really?

Would you really come back?

I mean, if you want me to, I could.

Yeah. I, I think that I, I would.

- Oh. - You should

probably get that.

- Yeah, uh. - You know what? I,

better go to bed anyways.

- Big day tomorrow. - Yeah.

Well, great. I█ll see you at the market tomorrow?

- Yeah, see you. - Okay.

Tomorrow, okay.

- Good night. - Yeah.

You don't know any really rich people

who just love giving their money away, do you?

I don't know anyone who fits the bill

to either part of that sentence.

What am I gonna do?

You are going to show everyone your beautiful diorama

that you made and the sketches that handsome made.

- Grayson. - I said Grayson.

Show them what you guys did

and they will perfectly see your vision.

They'll be so overwhelmed

with the sheer brilliance of it all,

that no one's even gonna talk about the cost

of moving the containers.

You're gonna have an amazing time tonight.

And you're not gonna worry about what happens tomorrow.

Now, the most important question,

have you decided on what you're going to wear yet?

No. I mean what do you think?

Well, it depends on what you're trying to say.

- Okay. - This one is

romantic and elegant and says, Grayson,

won't you dip me under the moonlight stars?

And this one is fun and flirty and says,

oh my gosh, Grayson, you're here.

It's so random. How random is that?

Is it bad that I just sort of wanna burn both of them now?

Okay, then what do you want the vibe to be?

I don't know what the vibe is.

You like him, don't you?

Yeah, I really do.

Go with the red.

We keep having these moments though where I think

something's gonna happen and then it doesn't.

Hmm. Go with the silver.

He's been so nice and so helpful,

which is weird considering the circumstances, so.

Don't overthink it. Fate brought him here!

Fate? I don't know about that.

Come on, what are the odds that the guy of your dreams

who you meet at a train station

is the same person who's going to buy your lot?

- That's fate. - That's terrible.

No. You know what else is fate?

A handsome city planner walked into my office a few days ago

and is now accompanying me to the market ball.

- Ah! You have a date? - Yeah.

I didn't wanna distract you, but I'm so excited.

- Hey dad. - Son.

How nice of you to take my call.

Sorry, I, I've been busy,

Busy building the design we agreed on?

Yeah, yeah, of course.

I've never known you to take this long with a design.

Is there something else distracting you perhaps?

Something like shipping containers again?

Dad, yes, yes.

I, I, I did what you asked,

but I'm also helping someone out with an alternative idea.

Look, these people, they,

they deserve a chance to save their market.

And we want you to video chat in on the next meeting.

Just, just please just hear her out.

Grayson, this is just how we do things.

This is how we've always done things.

Think of the dedicated employees at the company.

They all get their Christmas bonus

if we close this deal now.

Dad, just because we've done something one way forever,

it doesn't mean we have to keep doing it like that.

I mean, it's not all about corporate duty, is it?

Well, tell me what I'm up against.

You're not up against anything.

She just wants a chance to explain her idea in detail

so everyone can see the value in it.

Then give me the gist.

Don't let me go in there and get blindsided.

Let me at least plan something from my end.

Come on, Grayson. I'm your dad.

Okay.

♪ I see a snowflake melt on the deck ♪

♪ I█m awful cold

♪ And longing for the holiday

♪ Counting days until you're here ♪

♪ I've been waiting this whole year ♪

♪ Dear Christmas, Christmas, Christmas night ♪

♪ I know you may, suffer light ♪

Hello.

♪ Together we█re alright

♪ You'll know

You look stunning.

You also look, also good also.

I'm feeling a little bit outta my element right now,

so I'm gonna stop talking.

♪ Jingle them bells

- Do you wanna? - Of course.

♪ My gosh, I'm stalling

♪ Eggnog, gin and tonic

♪ May yuletide

You know, I think we did okay here.

You should be very, very proud.

I literally could not have done this without you.

Hmm.

♪ A toast to him, that red-nosed deer ♪

♪ Jingle them bells ♪

I'm so sorry to interrupt, Olivia,

but I wanted to give you something.

What is it?

Your family has always done so much for our community

and you never ask for anything in return.

So I canvased all the downtown store owners

and well, this is our way of saying thank you.

I, I, I don't know if it's enough

to move all the containers you need to move,

but I hope it's a good start.

I, I, I literally don't know what to say.

- Thank you so much. - Thank you.

And Olivia, Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Wow.

Can you believe this?

I sure can, yes. And you deserve all of it.

Olivia, now about tomorrow, I, I just need you to--

Hi, so sorry. Can I steal you away for a second?

- Sure, sure... - But I need to talk

- to you after, okay? - I'll be right back.

Grayson's dad is here to close the deal.

- Like, here here? - Yes!

What are you doing here? We said video chat, remember?

Well, I had to come in person

to see this famous pitch tomorrow.

My son filled me in on some of the details,

but I was curious how you felt about a bunch

of shipping containers piled on your lot.

Well, I don't have all the details yet,

but I assure you Olivia can fill us in tomorrow.

This must be the famous Olivia now.

I█m Bill.

I, I know who you are. Um, what's going on?

Well, I just came to get this whole situation

resolved quickly.

If you sign now, everybody can enjoy Christmas and move on.

But I still get until tomorrow, right?

Yes, but there's still the issue of the cost

of transporting all those shipping containers to the lot.

You told him?

And for your information,

that's not going to be a problem

because I have the money right here.

Wow, this is a formidable effort,

but that won't pay half the cost of moving those things.

The rest is gonna have to come out

of Archie's pocket, or mine.

This actually could lose money.

I'm sorry. Olivia, it was a noble effort.

Wait, so that's it? It's just, it's just over?

I don't even get to tell you my idea?

I'm gonna take his offer.

So we can put all of this behind us.

Excuse me.

How could you? So much for fate.

Why can't you see I'm trying

to build on the company's legacy?

Archie, have you forgotten why you

and Nathan started this whole thing?

He came to you with a wild idea and you embraced it

and you created something so, so special to the whole town.

Do you remember the year we had that big snowstorm

and our families all hunkered down together for days?

We shared all of our meals and we played

way too many games, remember?

With the kids while we were waiting

for them to clear the roads?

We're family, Archie.

Give Olivia the chance to show you her plan.

I'm sorry, dad.

I can't help but notice something missing

from your market display.

I wish he was here.

Hey, do you remember the woman we bought this place from?

Hmm? No?

Her name was Magda Willowcroft.

Isn't that fabulous?

She didn't wanna sell,

but needed a lot of work and she couldn't afford to do it.

So, and we didn't have much money.

So our offer was the lowest one that she got,

but the higher bids were from people who wanted

to tear it down and build something new,

and oh, he loved this house.

So your dad,

he went to Mrs. Willowcroft and he told her

if she were willing to sell to us,

that he would restore her house to its original glory

and turn it into a B&B so that people could

enjoy the magic at this place for decades to come.

I didn't know that.

I guess what I'm saying is sometimes people will consider

more than money if there's a bigger picture.

Sweet girl, you have a bigger picture.

You just need to let them see it.

But,

it doesn't matter anymore 'cause Archie accepted the offer.

He didn't.

- What? - I have known

Archie a very long time. Believe me when I tell you,

that meeting is still on.

- It is? - Yes.

And you're gonna blow them away

because your idea is creative and innovative and personal.

And when they see it, they won't be able to say no.

I think you have given me a brilliant idea.

- I did? - Yeah.

Great.

I love you, mom.

Oh, I love you, sweet thing.

- Cocoa? - Always.

Hmm.

Hmm. Delicious, hmm.

If only there was a way to offset transport costs.

I don't have time right now, Grayson.

Just hear me out, please?

You sold me out and you left me looking foolish.

Look, I had no idea my dad was gonna show up like that.

Look, he asked me to tell him what we're up to.

It's hard for me to see my dad as an adversary. He's my dad.

He always justifies his actions as,

"It's not personal, it's just business."

But tonight, I realized it's always personal

to those who lose everything.

I don't think I'm cut out to, to take over his business.

I'm so sorry. I also want to give you these.

You had this the whole time?

Yeah, meeting at the train station was

more than just a moment to me.

Grayson, wait. Is this what I think it is?

- Yeah. - But what about the cost?

Oh, there is no cost. Take a look.

Is this really gonna work?

Yeah.

Okay. Well, then where are you going?

No matter what happens tomorrow,

you know, I still truly believe

you can do this professionally.

I mean, if your dad could see what you just built,

I'm sure he'd be so proud.

Yours would too, if he could just see

the value that you bring.

Thanks.

Hey, nice scarf, by the way.

Oh, yeah. I got talked into buying it.

Hmm. Well it really suits you.

Hmm.

Goodnight.

Bye.

It's wonderful. Oh, bon apetite, enjoy.

Excuse me. Are you ready?

You look ready, honey.

Yeah. Grayson's not in his room and his stuff is gone.

He was supposed to help me with this meeting.

Well, I'm sure he just went for a walk

or something, honey, just to clear his head.

Okay, but what if he doesn't come back?

I cannot do this alone, mom.

Yes you can. Honey, you were born to do this.

Everything's gonna be all right.

First rule of business, never let him see us sweat.

- Is that the first rule? I-- - It's a rule.

Uh, top five maybe.

- Okay - Hey, show me your game face.

There she is. I'm gonna wait outside, okay?

I got this.

Thank you everyone for, for coming.

When I was a kid,

my dad would bring me to the market while he was running it

and I got to see him in his happy place.

I got to see all of these amazing vendors

selling their items with such joy on their faces.

Bill, this is the place where I learned

that having a job and being happy,

they don't have to be completely different ideas.

I found my happiness building miniatures.

But when my father passed away,

I had to put that aside in favor

of running this market for him.

And it wasn't until I met your son

that I finally realized that my sense of duty,

it did not need to come before my happiness.

I could do both.

Which is why we came up with this.

We'd like you to build a co-working office space

with a shipping container market incorporated on site.

Now not only would this provide significant space

for businesses, but the container market would allow

for workshop spaces for kids,

oh, and a cafe to host community events.

Look, before you mention money,

you would be eligible for a significant tax subsidy

from the state only available to new builds,

which incorporate community spaces right into the design.

In other words, you'd be making money

on this deal and saving it.

Here.

Archie, you've been just as much a part

of this market as my dad was.

And I would absolutely love nothing more

than to carry it on in your honor.

That's why we're gonna call it The Arch,

because it's personal, it's not business.

This is incredible.

It's better than I could have ever imagined.

What do you say, Bill?

My son helped you with this?

Yes. We came up with it together.

We wanted to show you that creative spaces,

they do have commercial value, and clearly the state agrees.

You just need to think a little bit outside of the box.

When I took over this business from my father,

he taught me to stick to tradition, to what works.

What has always worked is building places

that promote productivity.

I don't embrace change. Change comes with financial risk.

The board has actually been talking about co-work spaces,

but I couldn't actually see it until now.

It's interesting that you brought up the fact

that business and happiness

don't have to be mutually exclusive.

You might be right because nothing would make me happier

than to build this in Archie's lot.

Oh, really!

Yes!

Weaver, we have a deal.

Not yet.

The only way I will sign this

is if Olivia gets a space to start selling her miniatures

and running that amazing workshop

more than just at Christmas.

Archie.

It's okay with me.

But I have, I have the B&B to run and I have the market.

Oh honey, I can handle the B&B.

And I can take over your duties at the market.

And we'll help him.

Olivia, you are much too talented

not to take this further.

What do you say?

Uh, I, I say you have a deal.

I did not expect to be saying yes to you today,

but how could I say no?

I'm very proud of my son. He is a talented designer.

Where is he? He was supposed to help me with this.

Oh, he's headed to the train station

on his way back to Harrisburg.

Grayson resigned from the company this morning.

But before he did,

he made me promise to listen very carefully

to what you had to say, and I am glad I did.

He did?

I have to see him.

Well, his train's got a layover in Philadelphia.

If you hurry, you could still make it.

We will take care of the paperwork. Go!

Go!

- Okay. - Go, go, go, go!

Okay, I'm going. I'm good to go.

Wait.

- This is yours now. - Thank you.

Okay!

Wait. Oh, Zoey, Zoey, Zoey.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

Bye, baby.

Oh!

It's a tiny Zoey.

A tiny Zoey.

- Hey. - I made the deal.

You did? Which one?

Olivia's. You were right, I was wrong.

I got so caught up in what used to work

I couldn't see the future, but more importantly,

I forgot to put my son before business.

I'm sorry. I should have listened to you.

Thanks, Dad.

I know you have to move on, do your own thing,

but even though we won't be working together,

I'll still be your biggest supporter.

- I love you, dad. - Love you too, son.

I guess there was a card after all.

You know this tree has a serious plan

- to bring us together. - Mm-hm.

Like I guess congratulations are in order.

I spoke to my dad. You really blew him away.

Well. I mean, you helped, a little.

I█m sorry I didn't show up,

but I knew this was something you needed

to do on your own and I knew you'd be great.

Well, you were right.

I didn't realize it at the time, but,

I did need to do it on my own.

Um, why are you quitting the company now?

Grayson, the deal's done. Everyone is so happy.

Well, what we did together convinced me

that I can follow my own path.

You know, design spaces that can make a difference.

And while I liked working with my dad,

wasn't so nice working for him.

You know, I realized that my dad's legacy

is gonna live on in the hearts

of everybody who loved him.

It's not my responsibility to hold it anymore.

I need to focus on my passions.

So, what do we do now?

I don't know. I mean,

I've heard that there's a shipping container office

being built that could use a creatively-minded architect.

- Really? - Yeah.

- Interesting. - I know.

I'm gonna look into that.

Who knew when we decided

to decorate this random Christmas tree

it was gonna change our lives like this?

I didn't, train station companion.

Me neither, delayed stranger.

You know, I think you just gave me

an idea for a new display.

Great.