1 00:00:01,740 --> 00:00:04,178 [lively holiday music] 2 00:00:23,371 --> 00:00:25,590 [gasping, laughing] 3 00:00:25,634 --> 00:00:29,072 Thank you. Wow. 4 00:00:30,334 --> 00:00:31,292 Thank you. 5 00:00:32,380 --> 00:00:34,730 - Oh! - This town loves Christmas. 6 00:00:34,773 --> 00:00:38,864 So many people donated. - They sure did. 7 00:00:38,908 --> 00:00:42,346 But sometimes, even people with the best intentions 8 00:00:42,390 --> 00:00:44,435 can forget what the season's all about. 9 00:00:44,479 --> 00:00:47,743 A little reminder can do wonders. 10 00:00:48,918 --> 00:00:50,789 Everything okay, Pam? 11 00:00:50,833 --> 00:00:52,965 Well, the truck still isn't here to pick up the toys yet, 12 00:00:53,009 --> 00:00:55,533 and I'm worried. Maybe I'll call and complain. 13 00:00:55,577 --> 00:00:58,971 All these beautiful toys are going to make the children so happy. 14 00:00:59,015 --> 00:01:02,932 You know, worrying doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles, 15 00:01:02,975 --> 00:01:06,327 it just takes away today's peace. Don't you think, Pam? 16 00:01:06,370 --> 00:01:09,678 I think that truck will show up any second. 17 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:12,724 [sighing] - I hope you're right. 18 00:01:12,768 --> 00:01:15,336 Woo! [laughing] 19 00:01:19,035 --> 00:01:21,342 [indistinct chattering] 20 00:01:27,261 --> 00:01:29,176 [indistinct PA announcement] 21 00:01:29,219 --> 00:01:30,568 [laughing] 22 00:01:31,352 --> 00:01:33,484 Congratulations, Dr. Morgan! 23 00:01:33,528 --> 00:01:35,834 I'm gonna miss our dance parties in the hallway! 24 00:01:35,878 --> 00:01:37,662 I'm gonna miss our dance parties too! 25 00:01:37,706 --> 00:01:39,403 [laughing] Thank you for coming! 26 00:01:39,447 --> 00:01:42,145 Ah, can't believe you're leaving me, Ally. 27 00:01:42,189 --> 00:01:44,887 Don't worry, I'm only gonna be two floors away. 28 00:01:44,930 --> 00:01:48,760 Yeah, but who's gonna take my 3 am coffee and donut break with me now? 29 00:01:48,804 --> 00:01:50,284 [laughing] 30 00:01:50,327 --> 00:01:52,024 You know, believe it or not, 31 00:01:52,068 --> 00:01:54,157 I am actually going to miss working nights. 32 00:01:54,201 --> 00:01:56,203 Well, don't tell Dr. Chan that. 33 00:01:56,246 --> 00:01:58,509 He's been asking everyone to cover for him on Christmas Eve. 34 00:01:58,553 --> 00:02:00,990 Wait. Kevin got assigned my shifts? 35 00:02:01,033 --> 00:02:02,426 But he has daughters. 36 00:02:02,470 --> 00:02:04,385 Ah-ah-ah, that is no longer your problem, 37 00:02:04,428 --> 00:02:06,082 Ms. Hospital Administrator. 38 00:02:06,126 --> 00:02:08,345 Plus, you actually have plans this year. 39 00:02:08,389 --> 00:02:11,174 [laughing] Talk about a Christmas miracle. 40 00:02:11,218 --> 00:02:15,135 Hello. Ah, there's the woman of the hour. 41 00:02:15,178 --> 00:02:17,267 - Dr. Winchester! - Dr. W! 42 00:02:17,311 --> 00:02:19,269 - It's so good to see you! - It's been too long! 43 00:02:19,313 --> 00:02:21,402 I'm gonna grab some eggnog, do you guys want some? 44 00:02:21,445 --> 00:02:23,317 - Thank you, that'd be lovely. - That'd be great, thanks. 45 00:02:23,360 --> 00:02:26,058 I'm so glad you came. - Of course! 46 00:02:26,102 --> 00:02:28,452 It seems like it was just yesterday that you were my star intern 47 00:02:28,496 --> 00:02:31,020 putting all those other students to shame, and now look at you. 48 00:02:31,063 --> 00:02:33,065 Well, I learned from the best. 49 00:02:33,109 --> 00:02:34,850 Oh, your dad would be so proud of you. 50 00:02:34,893 --> 00:02:37,374 I don't know. Hospital Administrator's a long way off 51 00:02:37,418 --> 00:02:39,898 from Chief Medical Officer. - Well, he didn't get there overnight. 52 00:02:39,942 --> 00:02:41,683 When's your last shift in the ER? 53 00:02:41,726 --> 00:02:44,294 Technically it's today. My boyfriend is going to be very happy 54 00:02:44,338 --> 00:02:45,484 that I got my nights free. 55 00:02:45,534 --> 00:02:47,511 These hours can take a toll on relationships. 56 00:02:47,561 --> 00:02:49,647 My wife was thrilled when I left the ER, 57 00:02:49,691 --> 00:02:53,042 and she's even more thrilled now that I'm retiring. 58 00:02:53,085 --> 00:02:55,958 Wait, you are? Congratulations, that's amazing. 59 00:02:56,001 --> 00:02:58,743 Thank you. I finally found a buyer for my practice. 60 00:02:58,787 --> 00:03:01,224 So, I'm leaving tomorrow to meet up with Mrs. Winchester 61 00:03:01,268 --> 00:03:04,184 and the kids for a sunny Christmas in Palm Springs. 62 00:03:04,227 --> 00:03:05,576 - Oh! - Cheers! 63 00:03:05,620 --> 00:03:07,230 - Cheers! Thank you. - Thank you, Dawn. 64 00:03:07,274 --> 00:03:08,579 Now, I know it is your party, 65 00:03:08,623 --> 00:03:10,233 but don't you have to get going pretty soon? 66 00:03:10,277 --> 00:03:11,930 Uh, right. Yeah, I just wanted to make sure 67 00:03:11,974 --> 00:03:13,497 that Mrs. Solace's labs came back alright. 68 00:03:13,541 --> 00:03:15,673 Dr. Spencer is taking care of Mrs. Solace. 69 00:03:15,717 --> 00:03:16,841 She's in good hands. 70 00:03:16,891 --> 00:03:20,027 Doc, did you forget to teach her what change of shift is for? 71 00:03:20,077 --> 00:03:21,592 [chuckling] She's got a point, Ally. 72 00:03:21,636 --> 00:03:24,029 And speaking of getting going, I should go pack for my trip. 73 00:03:24,073 --> 00:03:26,031 It's nice to see you both. - Nice to see you. 74 00:03:26,075 --> 00:03:27,946 Thank you so much for coming. - You take good care. 75 00:03:27,990 --> 00:03:30,993 - Enjoy Palm Springs! - Okay, now I'm really late. 76 00:03:32,168 --> 00:03:33,387 [scoffing] 77 00:03:33,430 --> 00:03:35,171 [sighing] 78 00:03:37,173 --> 00:03:42,004 Hi! Ugh, I'm so sorry I'm late. 79 00:03:42,047 --> 00:03:44,746 You are actually right on time. 80 00:03:44,789 --> 00:03:46,182 I thought you said six. 81 00:03:47,879 --> 00:03:50,142 And you knew I'd be half an hour late. 82 00:03:50,186 --> 00:03:54,930 But, it's only 6:24, so technically, you're early. 83 00:03:55,583 --> 00:03:57,106 [chuckling] 84 00:03:57,149 --> 00:03:59,021 [popping] - Oh! 85 00:03:59,064 --> 00:04:01,023 [laughing] That scared me. 86 00:04:01,066 --> 00:04:03,243 - Madame. - Thank you. 87 00:04:06,376 --> 00:04:11,468 To you, Ally. I could not be more proud. 88 00:04:11,512 --> 00:04:12,861 Cheers. 89 00:04:24,089 --> 00:04:27,354 I love you so much. - I love you too. 90 00:04:29,356 --> 00:04:32,315 [chuckling] So, I made us reservations 91 00:04:32,359 --> 00:04:36,972 at Scopa, and I thought maybe we could go ice-skating after? 92 00:04:37,015 --> 00:04:39,453 - Ice-skating? - Too Christmassy? 93 00:04:39,496 --> 00:04:42,891 What? No, I don't have a problem with Christmas. 94 00:04:42,934 --> 00:04:46,373 Uh-huh. Says the girl whose favorite Christmas character is Scrooge. 95 00:04:46,416 --> 00:04:48,200 Because I think he's misunderstood. 96 00:04:48,244 --> 00:04:50,115 Perhaps, but for the record, 97 00:04:50,159 --> 00:04:52,422 you have turned down every Christmas-related activity 98 00:04:52,466 --> 00:04:54,511 I have ever invited you to. - No, I have not! 99 00:04:54,555 --> 00:04:56,557 - Uh, yes you have. - No! 100 00:04:56,600 --> 00:04:59,081 I let you put your decorations up in my house! 101 00:04:59,124 --> 00:05:01,301 Yeah, and it was like pulling teeth. 102 00:05:01,344 --> 00:05:03,999 [laughing] - Yeah, it was. 103 00:05:04,042 --> 00:05:05,827 - But you know what? - Hmm? 104 00:05:05,870 --> 00:05:08,612 None of that matters, because we finally get to spend 105 00:05:08,656 --> 00:05:10,310 our first Christmas together. 106 00:05:11,485 --> 00:05:14,139 First of many, I hope. 107 00:05:14,183 --> 00:05:15,750 Mm-hmm. 108 00:05:20,145 --> 00:05:22,539 - The thing is, is I'm... - Starving, yeah. 109 00:05:22,583 --> 00:05:25,716 Don't worry, I ordered appetizers ahead of time. 110 00:05:25,760 --> 00:05:27,936 No, it's not... 111 00:05:27,979 --> 00:05:29,633 A cheese plate? 112 00:05:29,677 --> 00:05:31,983 No Gouda, sub brie, extra bread, 113 00:05:32,027 --> 00:05:34,072 just like you like it. - Ooh... 114 00:05:36,161 --> 00:05:37,467 Shall we? 115 00:05:40,905 --> 00:05:42,951 I'm thinking maybe the gnocchi. 116 00:05:42,994 --> 00:05:44,648 Josh, I have something to tell you. 117 00:05:44,692 --> 00:05:46,433 I'm working Christmas Eve. 118 00:05:47,521 --> 00:05:50,393 I thought you had the whole week off before you start the new job. 119 00:05:50,437 --> 00:05:52,743 Dr. Chan needed someone to cover for him 120 00:05:52,787 --> 00:05:54,484 so he could spend time with his kids. 121 00:05:54,528 --> 00:05:57,835 I already told my family you'd be coming. 122 00:05:57,879 --> 00:06:01,404 I know, and I'm sorry. I'm sorry, but I... 123 00:06:01,448 --> 00:06:04,189 will make it up to you. I promise. 124 00:06:04,233 --> 00:06:07,149 I realize that Christmas is tough for you, 125 00:06:07,192 --> 00:06:09,281 and I want to be sensitive to that. 126 00:06:09,325 --> 00:06:12,720 And I appreciate that so much, but I'm fine. 127 00:06:13,634 --> 00:06:15,157 It's just... 128 00:06:15,897 --> 00:06:19,814 I'm not sure I'm ready to trade in the ER for a desk job. 129 00:06:19,857 --> 00:06:21,990 Wait, you're not taking the promotion? 130 00:06:22,033 --> 00:06:25,515 Oh no, no. I mean, part of my ten-year-plan is just... 131 00:06:26,777 --> 00:06:28,694 I thought maybe... 132 00:06:28,744 --> 00:06:32,460 I could pick up a couple extra shifts in the ER a few times a week. 133 00:06:32,510 --> 00:06:34,698 We barely have enough time to spend together, 134 00:06:34,742 --> 00:06:37,962 and you only have one job. - We will make it work. 135 00:06:39,747 --> 00:06:42,880 You know that my career has always been... 136 00:06:42,924 --> 00:06:44,273 Your first priority. 137 00:06:46,362 --> 00:06:47,581 You just... 138 00:06:49,017 --> 00:06:51,062 You don't get it. - What don't I get? 139 00:06:51,106 --> 00:06:53,064 Being passionate about my job? 140 00:06:53,108 --> 00:06:55,893 Listen, I didn't say that. I didn't mean to. 141 00:06:55,937 --> 00:06:58,330 I am passionate about my career, okay? But... 142 00:06:59,331 --> 00:07:01,551 I'm also passionate about us. 143 00:07:01,595 --> 00:07:04,032 I know. I know you are, and so am I. 144 00:07:04,075 --> 00:07:06,600 I mean, I brought you flowers, didn't I? 145 00:07:07,905 --> 00:07:09,298 [Ally chuckling] 146 00:07:10,038 --> 00:07:11,605 [phone vibrating] 147 00:07:12,780 --> 00:07:14,695 Sorry. 148 00:07:16,740 --> 00:07:20,570 Uh, it's my replacement in the ER, 149 00:07:20,614 --> 00:07:22,746 and I will call him back. 150 00:07:22,790 --> 00:07:24,618 Thank you. [chuckling] 151 00:07:24,661 --> 00:07:26,271 [soft piano music] 152 00:07:27,664 --> 00:07:29,274 It could be an emergency. 153 00:07:29,318 --> 00:07:31,494 Just please let it go to voicemail. 154 00:07:31,538 --> 00:07:32,713 You're not even on-call. 155 00:07:34,105 --> 00:07:35,542 [phone vibrating] 156 00:07:35,585 --> 00:07:38,762 I-I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I will be right back. 157 00:07:41,373 --> 00:07:44,246 [soft piano music continues] 158 00:07:51,166 --> 00:07:53,342 [indistinct chattering] 159 00:07:53,385 --> 00:07:55,562 I'm sorry, I have to go back in. 160 00:07:55,605 --> 00:07:57,085 Don't worry, I'll get the check. 161 00:07:57,128 --> 00:07:58,521 My patient was supposed to be discharged, 162 00:07:58,565 --> 00:08:00,784 but Dr. Spencer's having trouble reading the labs. 163 00:08:01,959 --> 00:08:05,006 - I love you so much, Ally. - I love you too. 164 00:08:05,049 --> 00:08:07,225 I don't know how we're going to make this work. 165 00:08:08,357 --> 00:08:10,359 [sighing] 166 00:08:11,229 --> 00:08:13,014 What are you... What? 167 00:08:13,057 --> 00:08:14,842 We talked about things finally changing. 168 00:08:14,885 --> 00:08:17,932 About finally being able to have a stable relationship. 169 00:08:17,975 --> 00:08:20,543 I thought you wanted that too. - I do! 170 00:08:20,587 --> 00:08:23,024 I do, I'm just trying to juggle everything. 171 00:08:23,067 --> 00:08:26,070 That's the problem, there isn't room for all of it. 172 00:08:26,114 --> 00:08:30,205 I hoped that one day, our priorities would align. 173 00:08:31,685 --> 00:08:35,166 I don't... I'm not sure they will. 174 00:08:42,652 --> 00:08:46,395 I'm not sure they will... either. 175 00:08:48,136 --> 00:08:51,879 I wish you could see that there's more to life than just work. 176 00:08:55,056 --> 00:08:57,319 [gentle chiming music] 177 00:08:57,362 --> 00:09:01,889 And I wish you could see that there's more to work than just work. 178 00:09:03,717 --> 00:09:05,632 [gentle chiming music] 179 00:09:15,598 --> 00:09:17,252 Merry Christmas, Ally. 180 00:09:21,430 --> 00:09:23,519 Your patients are lucky to have you. 181 00:09:24,607 --> 00:09:27,044 [soft music] 182 00:09:34,661 --> 00:09:37,707 Looked like you were in a hurry, so I wrapped this up for you. 183 00:09:37,751 --> 00:09:40,710 One cheese plate, no Gouda, sub brie with extra bread. 184 00:09:42,146 --> 00:09:43,365 Thanks. 185 00:09:47,499 --> 00:09:49,632 Seems like a perfect night for ice-skating. 186 00:09:49,676 --> 00:09:51,068 Do you have any plans? 187 00:09:53,027 --> 00:09:54,332 Uh, just work. 188 00:09:56,421 --> 00:09:58,598 Thanks again. - Oh, you're welcome. 189 00:09:58,641 --> 00:10:00,164 Merry Christmas. 190 00:10:01,426 --> 00:10:02,863 Merry Christmas. 191 00:10:13,743 --> 00:10:16,441 Yoo-hoo! Ally! 192 00:10:18,095 --> 00:10:20,968 - Good morning, Mrs. Blake. - Happy Holidays. 193 00:10:21,011 --> 00:10:24,493 Although, doesn't look very happy over here, does it? 194 00:10:25,450 --> 00:10:28,845 Once again, you're the only neighbor who hasn't decorated their yard. 195 00:10:28,889 --> 00:10:31,021 They can fine you for that, you know? 196 00:10:31,065 --> 00:10:33,502 I'm pretty sure that's not a thing. 197 00:10:34,721 --> 00:10:36,853 Since you could clearly use some holiday cheer, 198 00:10:36,897 --> 00:10:39,464 I brought you over some homemade Christmas cookies. 199 00:10:39,508 --> 00:10:40,814 [sighing] - Thanks. 200 00:10:40,857 --> 00:10:44,774 No tree? Oh my goodness. 201 00:10:44,818 --> 00:10:47,777 How can you celebrate Christmas without a tree? 202 00:10:47,821 --> 00:10:50,475 This is my first week off in years, 203 00:10:50,519 --> 00:10:52,739 and I have a lot more important things to do 204 00:10:52,782 --> 00:10:55,567 than to get a tree that I'm going to have to just throw out in a week, 205 00:10:55,611 --> 00:10:58,266 along with all these silly decorations that Josh put up. 206 00:10:59,441 --> 00:11:01,791 Alrighty, dear. I'll leave you to it. 207 00:11:03,010 --> 00:11:04,533 [sighing] - Wait, sorry. 208 00:11:06,796 --> 00:11:08,537 Josh and I broke up. 209 00:11:09,669 --> 00:11:10,844 Oh no. 210 00:11:12,149 --> 00:11:14,108 He was such a wonderful boy. 211 00:11:14,151 --> 00:11:17,415 Always helping me in with my groceries. Poor thing. 212 00:11:17,459 --> 00:11:20,723 It must be extra depressing with the lack of a tree. 213 00:11:20,767 --> 00:11:23,813 Don't worry, I have some extra tinsel I can bring over when you get one. 214 00:11:23,857 --> 00:11:25,728 - Oh, you don't have-- - I'll bring it by! 215 00:11:25,772 --> 00:11:30,080 Now, dry those eyes and go eat those Christmas cookies. 216 00:11:32,126 --> 00:11:34,476 [distant dog barking] 217 00:11:34,519 --> 00:11:37,218 [bright Christmas music] 218 00:11:37,261 --> 00:11:38,436 [sighing] 219 00:11:51,058 --> 00:11:54,104 [rhythmic Christmas music] 220 00:12:02,809 --> 00:12:05,028 [gentle music] 221 00:12:42,805 --> 00:12:43,980 [sighing] 222 00:12:49,029 --> 00:12:52,162 - Hi, Dr. Morgan, you're back! - Hey, Stacy! 223 00:12:52,206 --> 00:12:54,469 How was your celebratory dinner last night? 224 00:12:54,512 --> 00:12:56,514 You two are the cutest couple. 225 00:12:56,558 --> 00:12:58,168 I would do anything to have a relationship-- 226 00:12:58,212 --> 00:13:00,214 Girl! Unless you're here to drop off 227 00:13:00,257 --> 00:13:02,825 an early Christmas present for me, you need to go home! 228 00:13:02,869 --> 00:13:05,262 I had some free time on my hands, 229 00:13:05,306 --> 00:13:07,874 so I figured I would come and see if anyone needed a hand. 230 00:13:07,917 --> 00:13:11,225 Mm-hmm. You do realize we had a "Leaving the ER" party 231 00:13:11,268 --> 00:13:12,879 for you yesterday, right? 232 00:13:12,922 --> 00:13:14,576 - Yeah. - Isn't Josh off work? 233 00:13:15,707 --> 00:13:16,796 Okay, come here a second. 234 00:13:18,536 --> 00:13:21,191 Josh and I broke up. - What?! 235 00:13:21,235 --> 00:13:25,369 Oh my gosh, Ally, I'm so sorry. Are you okay? 236 00:13:25,413 --> 00:13:27,502 I don't know. Yeah, no... 237 00:13:27,545 --> 00:13:29,634 I-I just need to be here. I need to work. 238 00:13:29,678 --> 00:13:33,856 Okay, listen. Are you sure that it's a breakup and not just a fight? 239 00:13:33,900 --> 00:13:35,771 Maybe you two just need a little bit of space. 240 00:13:35,815 --> 00:13:38,600 He said he doesn't think our priorities are ever going to align. 241 00:13:38,643 --> 00:13:40,254 I'm pretty sure that's a breakup. 242 00:13:40,297 --> 00:13:41,559 [sighing] 243 00:13:41,603 --> 00:13:43,605 Well, you know, I'm off in five minutes. 244 00:13:43,648 --> 00:13:45,955 Why don't you come with me to the Christmas tree lighting? 245 00:13:45,999 --> 00:13:47,435 Yeah, that's gonna be a big no. 246 00:13:47,478 --> 00:13:49,306 Listen, it'll take your mind off things, 247 00:13:49,350 --> 00:13:50,873 plus I have your gift in my car, 248 00:13:50,917 --> 00:13:53,528 and it may or may not be new orthopedic shoes. 249 00:13:54,137 --> 00:13:56,139 Shoes? [laughing] 250 00:13:56,183 --> 00:13:57,532 Yeah! 251 00:13:57,575 --> 00:13:59,490 [joyful Christmas music] 252 00:13:59,534 --> 00:14:01,710 [indistinct chattering] 253 00:14:04,321 --> 00:14:06,628 [laughing] 254 00:14:12,764 --> 00:14:16,159 This is the perfect place to start the healing process. 255 00:14:17,291 --> 00:14:20,207 Too soon? Sorry, I'm just trying to lighten the mood. 256 00:14:20,250 --> 00:14:23,427 No, I'm good. It's just, I got a lot of stuff on my mind. 257 00:14:23,471 --> 00:14:26,213 Of course. Do you want to talk about it? 258 00:14:26,256 --> 00:14:28,868 I'm good, I'm good. Promise. 259 00:14:30,173 --> 00:14:32,088 [indistinct chattering] 260 00:14:33,829 --> 00:14:36,484 You know, I really don't understand tree-lightings. 261 00:14:36,527 --> 00:14:39,400 We just stand around waiting for someone to flip a switch. 262 00:14:39,443 --> 00:14:41,315 Well, the tree-lighting is only one part. 263 00:14:41,358 --> 00:14:44,100 Come on, look around! Yummy treats, Christmas carols, 264 00:14:44,144 --> 00:14:46,233 kids making crafts. 265 00:14:48,365 --> 00:14:51,847 Every year, my parents and I would sit at the craft table and make an ornament. 266 00:14:51,891 --> 00:14:53,936 That sounds so special. 267 00:14:53,980 --> 00:14:56,983 Yeah, it was actually one of my last memories I have with them. 268 00:14:57,984 --> 00:14:59,855 If only I'd kept those ornaments. 269 00:14:59,899 --> 00:15:01,639 I'm so sorry, Ally, I didn't realize. 270 00:15:01,683 --> 00:15:03,598 You know what? Let's just go back to my place 271 00:15:03,641 --> 00:15:05,774 and make some brownie sundaes. - No, I'm fine. 272 00:15:05,817 --> 00:15:07,994 They were happy memories, and... 273 00:15:08,037 --> 00:15:11,388 besides, I am actually having a lot of fun. 274 00:15:11,432 --> 00:15:14,130 Ally Morgan having fun at a Christmas event? 275 00:15:14,174 --> 00:15:16,263 Who would've thought? This guy! 276 00:15:16,306 --> 00:15:17,960 Not Josh, that's for sure. 277 00:15:18,004 --> 00:15:19,527 Well, see? You're proving him wrong. 278 00:15:20,876 --> 00:15:22,660 Yeah. Good point. 279 00:15:23,923 --> 00:15:25,620 I have to prove him wrong. 280 00:15:25,663 --> 00:15:27,448 No, that's not what I was saying. 281 00:15:27,491 --> 00:15:29,972 Yes! He thinks I'm this workaholic 282 00:15:30,016 --> 00:15:31,887 with no Christmas spirit, when in actuality, 283 00:15:31,931 --> 00:15:35,673 I am a workaholic with tons of Christmas spirit. 284 00:15:35,717 --> 00:15:38,024 Okay, I feel like you missed the point there a little bit. 285 00:15:38,067 --> 00:15:40,287 Uh, would you like a paper and a pencil? 286 00:15:40,330 --> 00:15:41,766 What's the paper for? 287 00:15:41,810 --> 00:15:43,377 It's to write your Christmas checklist. 288 00:15:43,420 --> 00:15:45,031 All the activities that you're going to do 289 00:15:45,074 --> 00:15:47,250 in the next week to get in the Christmas spirit! 290 00:15:47,294 --> 00:15:49,078 Perfect, I will take one. 291 00:15:49,122 --> 00:15:50,819 [laughing] 292 00:15:51,602 --> 00:15:56,520 You know, maybe I don't have to make an actual list, you know? 293 00:15:56,564 --> 00:15:58,479 I could just wing it. - Just wing it? 294 00:15:58,522 --> 00:16:00,829 You've never "just winged" anything in your entire life. 295 00:16:00,872 --> 00:16:03,310 Don't think I forgot about that improv class you took 296 00:16:03,353 --> 00:16:05,703 where you prepared all of your scenes ahead of time! 297 00:16:05,747 --> 00:16:08,576 Yeah, and it worked... kind of. 298 00:16:08,619 --> 00:16:10,882 - Did it? - Fine! 299 00:16:17,063 --> 00:16:20,283 Are you... copying off a child? 300 00:16:20,327 --> 00:16:21,937 I don't know what to write. 301 00:16:21,981 --> 00:16:25,419 Just think about all those happy memories with your family, 302 00:16:25,462 --> 00:16:30,163 and all the activities Josh always wanted to do with you. 303 00:16:30,946 --> 00:16:32,992 [chuckling] 304 00:16:33,775 --> 00:16:35,820 Alright, everyone! 305 00:16:35,864 --> 00:16:38,562 It's time for the lighting of the tree! 306 00:16:41,087 --> 00:16:43,437 If this doesn't prove to Josh that I have Christmas spirit, 307 00:16:43,480 --> 00:16:45,047 I don't know what will. 308 00:16:45,091 --> 00:16:47,789 In ten, nine... 309 00:16:47,832 --> 00:16:50,792 [all]:...eight, seven, six, 310 00:16:50,835 --> 00:16:56,058 five, four, three, two, one! 311 00:16:56,102 --> 00:16:59,322 [laughing] - Yes! Haha! 312 00:16:59,366 --> 00:17:01,759 Done. [applause] 313 00:17:01,803 --> 00:17:04,023 Oh! [gasping] 314 00:17:05,633 --> 00:17:07,765 [wind howling] 315 00:17:10,594 --> 00:17:12,248 Where is it? 316 00:17:14,598 --> 00:17:16,035 [man]: Is this yours? 317 00:17:28,090 --> 00:17:30,919 I think you lost this. - Uh, yes. 318 00:17:30,962 --> 00:17:33,095 This is my Christmas checklist. 319 00:17:33,139 --> 00:17:36,620 I'm really, really into Christmas. 320 00:17:37,795 --> 00:17:40,146 Deck the halls, am I right? [chuckling] 321 00:17:40,885 --> 00:17:42,583 Well then, I'm glad I found it. 322 00:17:42,626 --> 00:17:45,803 By the way, I'm Gabe. - I'm Ally. This is Dawn. 323 00:17:45,847 --> 00:17:48,850 It's nice to meet you, Ally. Dawn. 324 00:17:49,633 --> 00:17:52,984 Gabe! I found your size in the back. 325 00:17:53,028 --> 00:17:55,291 Just return it back to me when you're done. 326 00:17:55,335 --> 00:17:58,338 Do you two ladies also need to rent a pair? 327 00:17:58,381 --> 00:18:01,080 Skating is always more fun in a group. 328 00:18:01,123 --> 00:18:02,385 Ah. 329 00:18:02,429 --> 00:18:04,518 Weren't you my server the other night? 330 00:18:04,561 --> 00:18:08,478 I was! You decided to go ice-skating after all. 331 00:18:08,522 --> 00:18:11,046 Oh, well, I think we're actually gonna head, 332 00:18:11,090 --> 00:18:13,483 'cause it's not the best weather for ice-skating. 333 00:18:13,527 --> 00:18:14,615 Oh, please. 334 00:18:15,442 --> 00:18:17,096 [enchanted chiming] 335 00:18:17,705 --> 00:18:19,359 The snow... 336 00:18:19,402 --> 00:18:22,797 Well, doesn't the new-and-improved Ally 337 00:18:22,840 --> 00:18:26,670 want to go skating with our... charming friend? 338 00:18:27,236 --> 00:18:29,804 It would check an item off your list. 339 00:18:31,414 --> 00:18:35,244 You know what? Sure. Let's do it. 340 00:18:35,288 --> 00:18:37,203 Great, well, follow me, I'll get you ladies set up. 341 00:18:39,205 --> 00:18:41,250 [bright Christmas music] 342 00:18:43,557 --> 00:18:45,167 [panting] 343 00:18:45,211 --> 00:18:47,909 Oh! Okay, I think I've had enough. 344 00:18:47,952 --> 00:18:50,999 I am going to go get some hot chocolate before I do some damage. 345 00:18:51,042 --> 00:18:53,784 - I'll come with you. - No, no! Stay. Have fun. 346 00:18:57,092 --> 00:18:59,399 [♪ The First Noel playing] 347 00:18:59,442 --> 00:19:01,662 Ooh! I love this song. 348 00:19:01,705 --> 00:19:04,186 My dad used to listen to the Elvis version. 349 00:19:04,230 --> 00:19:05,448 Hmm. 350 00:19:06,232 --> 00:19:07,929 It's one of my favorites too. 351 00:19:07,972 --> 00:19:10,714 I'd say it's in my Top 20 Christmas songs. 352 00:19:10,758 --> 00:19:12,281 Top 20? 353 00:19:13,021 --> 00:19:15,589 Well, between all the different renditions of all the classics, 354 00:19:15,632 --> 00:19:18,244 there are over one million Christmas songs. 355 00:19:18,287 --> 00:19:20,333 Top 20 is very high on the list. 356 00:19:20,376 --> 00:19:23,423 - Big Christmas music fan, huh? - Aren't you? 357 00:19:23,466 --> 00:19:27,296 Didn't you just say you were really, really into Christmas? 358 00:19:27,340 --> 00:19:31,692 To be honest, this whole loving Christmas thing is pretty recent. 359 00:19:31,735 --> 00:19:34,260 Tonight, to be exact. 360 00:19:34,303 --> 00:19:38,394 Well, I'm glad you're finally in the Christmas spirit. 361 00:19:38,438 --> 00:19:41,702 That usually doesn't happen 'til the end of the movie, when all hope is lost. 362 00:19:41,745 --> 00:19:45,184 Yeah, well, maybe I just lost it all a little sooner. 363 00:19:48,056 --> 00:19:49,884 Is everything okay? 364 00:19:50,711 --> 00:19:54,018 Yeah, I'm sorry. That was very dramatic. 365 00:19:54,062 --> 00:19:57,805 It's just, my boyfriend and I, we recently broke up. 366 00:19:57,848 --> 00:20:00,851 Hence the whole new-and-improved Ally thing. 367 00:20:01,809 --> 00:20:04,203 Hmm. I'm sorry. 368 00:20:05,116 --> 00:20:07,554 But I am glad-- - No, no, no. 369 00:20:07,597 --> 00:20:10,252 I'm not telling you this because I want you to date me. 370 00:20:10,296 --> 00:20:14,909 I was trying to say I'm glad that you were inspired to improve yourself. 371 00:20:14,952 --> 00:20:19,653 You see, I believe we could all use a little inspiration like that sometimes. 372 00:20:19,696 --> 00:20:23,178 Right, uh, yeah. Well... [clearing throat] 373 00:20:24,527 --> 00:20:26,007 It's getting late. 374 00:20:26,790 --> 00:20:29,532 And the wind looks like it's picking up, so... 375 00:20:31,665 --> 00:20:33,667 [indistinct chattering] 376 00:20:38,411 --> 00:20:41,892 Thank you for helping me cross another thing off my list. 377 00:20:41,936 --> 00:20:43,633 Have a wonderful Christmas. 378 00:20:44,373 --> 00:20:45,940 Bye, now! 379 00:20:47,637 --> 00:20:50,249 [gentle Christmas music] 380 00:20:52,207 --> 00:20:54,340 - Morning, Ally! - Morning, Bill! 381 00:20:55,166 --> 00:20:56,690 Could I get a... - Ally. 382 00:20:56,733 --> 00:20:58,735 - Ah! - What a nice surprise. 383 00:20:58,779 --> 00:21:01,216 Do you come here often? - I do. 384 00:21:01,260 --> 00:21:04,437 Although, I've never seen you here before. 385 00:21:04,480 --> 00:21:06,569 Gabe only started a few weeks ago, 386 00:21:06,613 --> 00:21:08,528 but it's like he's been here forever. 387 00:21:08,571 --> 00:21:10,747 The customers love that smile. [chuckling] 388 00:21:10,791 --> 00:21:13,489 And I haven't been here for a few weeks, right. 389 00:21:13,533 --> 00:21:16,884 Uh, well, I'm sorry for making that weird. 390 00:21:16,927 --> 00:21:19,974 Well, you weren't making it weird at all. What can I get you? 391 00:21:20,017 --> 00:21:22,498 Can I recommend my most favorite drink? 392 00:21:22,542 --> 00:21:26,676 A delicious peppermint hot cocoa, 393 00:21:26,720 --> 00:21:28,243 extra marshmallows. 394 00:21:28,287 --> 00:21:30,506 You know, I'm not the biggest hot chocolate fan, 395 00:21:30,550 --> 00:21:32,116 so I will just take a latte. 396 00:21:33,335 --> 00:21:35,424 Who doesn't like hot chocolate? 397 00:21:35,468 --> 00:21:38,340 - Me. - Okay, Ebenezer. 398 00:21:38,384 --> 00:21:42,083 One latte coming up. - Thank you. 399 00:21:43,171 --> 00:21:45,173 So, how's the list coming along? 400 00:21:45,216 --> 00:21:47,480 You know, it's actually a little too ambitious 401 00:21:47,523 --> 00:21:49,177 to do it all before Christmas, 402 00:21:49,220 --> 00:21:52,267 so my new idea and new plan was to go to the hospital 403 00:21:52,311 --> 00:21:53,660 and pick up a couple more shifts, 404 00:21:53,703 --> 00:21:55,139 but there's none of those available either. 405 00:21:55,183 --> 00:21:57,185 You don't seem like the kind of person 406 00:21:57,228 --> 00:21:58,752 who gives up on things that easily. 407 00:21:58,795 --> 00:22:00,841 Well, I'm not. I've actually never given up 408 00:22:00,884 --> 00:22:02,190 on anything in my life. 409 00:22:02,233 --> 00:22:04,845 So, what happened to the new-and-improved 410 00:22:04,888 --> 00:22:06,542 Christmas-loving Ally? 411 00:22:07,238 --> 00:22:10,546 You know, this celebrating the holiday thing, 412 00:22:10,590 --> 00:22:12,331 I haven't done in many years, 413 00:22:12,374 --> 00:22:14,245 so, I don't even really know where to start. 414 00:22:14,289 --> 00:22:16,335 Hmm. May I? 415 00:22:17,597 --> 00:22:20,556 The list. - Oh, yeah. 416 00:22:20,600 --> 00:22:21,862 Ambitious, here. 417 00:22:23,472 --> 00:22:24,734 Hmm. 418 00:22:25,431 --> 00:22:27,389 "Ice-skating. 419 00:22:27,433 --> 00:22:30,000 Christmas party, build a gingerbread house, 420 00:22:30,044 --> 00:22:32,786 buy a Christmas tree and decorate it. 421 00:22:33,569 --> 00:22:35,397 Bake Christmas cookies, go caroling, 422 00:22:35,441 --> 00:22:37,312 decorate a Yule log." Hmm... 423 00:22:37,356 --> 00:22:40,402 - Too ambitious, right? - Actually... 424 00:22:40,446 --> 00:22:43,274 I have some friends throwing a Christmas party tonight. 425 00:22:43,318 --> 00:22:45,886 And we're decorating gingerbread houses. 426 00:22:45,929 --> 00:22:49,063 What do you say, hmm? - I appreciate the invite, 427 00:22:49,106 --> 00:22:51,761 uh, it's just... Like I said before, 428 00:22:51,805 --> 00:22:54,416 I'm really not looking to date. - Neither am I. 429 00:22:54,460 --> 00:22:56,592 Oh, you sure you don't want peppermint in this? 430 00:22:56,636 --> 00:22:59,856 It just seems so boring. - Ugh, no, I'm good. Thanks. 431 00:22:59,900 --> 00:23:02,990 I know what'll spice it up. Excuse me. 432 00:23:03,033 --> 00:23:05,906 [bright music] 433 00:23:07,864 --> 00:23:09,344 [sighing] 434 00:23:09,388 --> 00:23:11,215 [humming] 435 00:23:14,523 --> 00:23:16,003 Voila. 436 00:23:18,309 --> 00:23:21,225 Wow, that's actually really impressive. 437 00:23:22,270 --> 00:23:26,535 Gabe... could you go grab us some more almond milk from the back? 438 00:23:26,579 --> 00:23:27,884 Of course. 439 00:23:31,453 --> 00:23:33,412 God, I love that guy. 440 00:23:33,455 --> 00:23:35,414 You should go to the party with him. 441 00:23:35,457 --> 00:23:37,372 He invited me too, but I have to work. 442 00:23:37,416 --> 00:23:38,808 - He did? - Mm-hmm. 443 00:23:39,766 --> 00:23:40,941 Gabe! 444 00:23:42,116 --> 00:23:44,771 You know, if your friends wouldn't mind having me there, 445 00:23:44,814 --> 00:23:46,903 I would love to come to the party with you. 446 00:23:46,947 --> 00:23:48,470 That's great! 447 00:23:48,514 --> 00:23:51,952 You are gonna love them. It starts at 4:30 p.m. sharp. 448 00:23:51,995 --> 00:23:55,695 Wow, 4:30? That's kind of on the early side. 449 00:23:55,738 --> 00:23:59,786 But I'm excited! - Alright. Christmas cookie? 450 00:24:01,614 --> 00:24:04,138 [bright Christmas music] 451 00:24:05,226 --> 00:24:07,141 [indistinct chattering] 452 00:24:08,708 --> 00:24:10,405 These are your friends? 453 00:24:10,449 --> 00:24:12,189 Not who you were expecting? 454 00:24:13,364 --> 00:24:16,193 It's even better than I imagined. 455 00:24:21,764 --> 00:24:25,464 So, Ally, how long have you and Gabe known each other? 456 00:24:25,507 --> 00:24:27,466 Uh, we just met yesterday. 457 00:24:27,509 --> 00:24:29,946 Whoa! You are moving fast. 458 00:24:29,990 --> 00:24:32,383 Now, Elanor, Ally and I are just friends. 459 00:24:32,427 --> 00:24:35,517 Oh yeah, that's what Paul and I used to tell people. 460 00:24:35,561 --> 00:24:37,563 Isn't that right, Paul? - Huh? 461 00:24:37,606 --> 00:24:39,869 We used to tell people that we were only friends. 462 00:24:39,913 --> 00:24:41,915 Ah, yes! [laughing] 463 00:24:41,958 --> 00:24:43,482 That's right, mamacita. 464 00:24:44,570 --> 00:24:47,094 He is so romantic. 465 00:24:48,095 --> 00:24:49,879 So, Ally, what do you do for work? 466 00:24:49,923 --> 00:24:52,447 - I am a doctor. - A doctor! 467 00:24:52,491 --> 00:24:54,362 Wow, did you hear that, Paul? 468 00:24:54,405 --> 00:24:57,757 - What? You have to speak up. - I'm almost yelling! 469 00:24:57,800 --> 00:24:59,672 Is your hearing aid on? 470 00:24:59,715 --> 00:25:01,064 Ah. 471 00:25:02,239 --> 00:25:03,937 [laughing] 472 00:25:03,980 --> 00:25:06,809 I don't know what I would do without this woman, huh? 473 00:25:06,853 --> 00:25:10,509 56 years, and she's just as gorgeous as the day I met her. 474 00:25:11,858 --> 00:25:13,424 [laughing] 475 00:25:13,468 --> 00:25:15,122 [jazzy music playing] 476 00:25:15,165 --> 00:25:16,602 - Oh! - Hey. 477 00:25:16,645 --> 00:25:18,691 What do you kids say, you wanna dance? 478 00:25:19,343 --> 00:25:23,434 - Uh... sure! - I'd love to. 479 00:25:23,478 --> 00:25:26,394 - Paul can teach you the rhumba! - Yeah! 480 00:25:26,437 --> 00:25:28,352 It's much more than just a vacuum. 481 00:25:28,396 --> 00:25:30,006 [laughing] 482 00:25:30,050 --> 00:25:31,007 Okay! 483 00:25:31,704 --> 00:25:33,575 [jazzy music continues] 484 00:25:42,192 --> 00:25:43,367 There we go. 485 00:25:44,194 --> 00:25:45,544 [laughing] 486 00:25:47,894 --> 00:25:49,286 Whoa! 487 00:25:58,992 --> 00:26:00,602 Sorry for the mess. 488 00:26:01,298 --> 00:26:03,649 We're currently understaffed, 489 00:26:03,692 --> 00:26:08,436 and my boss is spending the holidays in Barbados, so... 490 00:26:08,479 --> 00:26:10,786 please bear with me. 491 00:26:11,700 --> 00:26:14,007 I don't usually do the interviews. 492 00:26:14,050 --> 00:26:17,271 - Oh, you're doing great. - Thanks. 493 00:26:17,314 --> 00:26:18,751 [phone ringing] 494 00:26:18,794 --> 00:26:21,449 So, uh, the agency didn't send me much. 495 00:26:21,492 --> 00:26:23,233 What experience do you have? 496 00:26:23,277 --> 00:26:25,192 Oh, I've done a little bit of everything. 497 00:26:25,235 --> 00:26:27,107 But mostly, I'd say I'm a teacher. 498 00:26:27,150 --> 00:26:32,112 Wow. That's great, I used to want to be a teacher. 499 00:26:32,155 --> 00:26:34,854 Oh, there's nothing like having the privilege 500 00:26:34,897 --> 00:26:37,378 of helping someone reach their full potential. 501 00:26:37,421 --> 00:26:39,554 Yeah. Couldn't agree more. 502 00:26:40,773 --> 00:26:44,167 Well, this job isn't quite as rewarding as teaching. 503 00:26:44,211 --> 00:26:47,823 It's a lot of scheduling... 504 00:26:47,867 --> 00:26:50,217 [slurping] ...and filing... 505 00:26:51,871 --> 00:26:54,525 ...handling the phones. [phone ringing] 506 00:26:54,569 --> 00:26:56,658 Do you have any experience answering calls? 507 00:26:56,702 --> 00:27:00,531 Oh, I've been answering calls since long before you were born. 508 00:27:02,708 --> 00:27:04,666 Here's the thing, Maureen. 509 00:27:04,710 --> 00:27:07,364 We really need someone who will thrive 510 00:27:07,408 --> 00:27:09,715 in a fast-paced environment 511 00:27:09,758 --> 00:27:11,978 and not let anything fall through the cracks. 512 00:27:12,021 --> 00:27:14,633 Oh, well, I don't miss much, Josh. 513 00:27:14,676 --> 00:27:17,723 For example, at the rate you're drinking that coffee, 514 00:27:17,766 --> 00:27:20,334 you clearly didn't sleep well last night, 515 00:27:20,377 --> 00:27:23,816 which is why you just put the athlete's foot campaign materials 516 00:27:23,859 --> 00:27:26,209 into the floss campaign folder. 517 00:27:26,253 --> 00:27:28,037 [playful music] 518 00:27:34,783 --> 00:27:37,481 Oh, and that phone call that you're waiting for, 519 00:27:37,525 --> 00:27:40,136 I'd recommend that you just call them yourself. 520 00:27:40,180 --> 00:27:43,139 You know, behind every fear, there's a miracle happening. 521 00:27:43,183 --> 00:27:47,143 Now, I know I'm a little bit older than your other candidates, 522 00:27:47,187 --> 00:27:51,887 but I'm a fast learner, and I can do a lot here. 523 00:27:51,931 --> 00:27:53,628 Christmas cookie? 524 00:27:53,672 --> 00:27:55,238 [playful holiday music] 525 00:28:03,638 --> 00:28:05,335 When can you start? 526 00:28:05,379 --> 00:28:07,468 You know, that was actually one of my favorite 527 00:28:07,511 --> 00:28:09,035 Christmas parties I've ever been to. 528 00:28:09,078 --> 00:28:11,167 Plus, it saved me from eating way too much cheese 529 00:28:11,211 --> 00:28:13,039 and blubbering through '90s rom-coms. 530 00:28:13,082 --> 00:28:16,433 Well, I'm glad I could get your mind off things. 531 00:28:16,477 --> 00:28:20,133 And check two items off your list. 532 00:28:20,176 --> 00:28:23,223 Wow! We only have six left to go. 533 00:28:23,832 --> 00:28:25,399 "We"? 534 00:28:25,442 --> 00:28:28,054 Yeah, I think we make a good team, don't you? 535 00:28:29,577 --> 00:28:31,231 I guess we do. 536 00:28:32,493 --> 00:28:34,321 What's next on the list? 537 00:28:34,364 --> 00:28:37,585 Tomorrow is Christmas tree shopping. 538 00:28:37,628 --> 00:28:39,108 Care to join? 539 00:28:39,152 --> 00:28:41,154 I do love Christmas tree shopping. 540 00:28:41,197 --> 00:28:44,418 Nothing like the smell of fresh pine on a Christmas tree lot 541 00:28:44,461 --> 00:28:46,028 to put you in the holiday spirit. 542 00:28:46,072 --> 00:28:48,248 Oh, no, I was thinking of getting one of those 543 00:28:48,291 --> 00:28:50,337 tabletop tree things from the store. 544 00:28:52,121 --> 00:28:55,690 When was the last time you were actually at a Christmas tree lot? 545 00:28:55,734 --> 00:28:57,823 A very long time ago. 546 00:28:58,911 --> 00:29:00,303 Okay. 547 00:29:01,304 --> 00:29:05,700 I see it as my duty as your recently appointed Christmas list partner 548 00:29:05,744 --> 00:29:07,397 to take you to one. 549 00:29:07,441 --> 00:29:09,660 [bright music] 550 00:29:10,966 --> 00:29:13,577 [indistinct chattering] 551 00:29:13,621 --> 00:29:15,710 You don't like any of these? 552 00:29:16,624 --> 00:29:19,105 What about this one? Picture perfect! 553 00:29:19,148 --> 00:29:21,237 No, that's not the one. 554 00:29:21,281 --> 00:29:23,370 You know, for someone who had their heart set 555 00:29:23,413 --> 00:29:26,503 on a tabletop tree less than 24 hours ago, 556 00:29:26,547 --> 00:29:28,897 you sure have a specific vision! 557 00:29:28,941 --> 00:29:31,900 Now, that is a tree! 558 00:29:34,120 --> 00:29:35,774 That pink thing? 559 00:29:36,731 --> 00:29:38,733 Is that even a real tree? 560 00:29:38,777 --> 00:29:40,648 Yes! It's called a flocked tree. 561 00:29:40,691 --> 00:29:42,171 It's just like the real ones, 562 00:29:42,215 --> 00:29:43,956 except it's covered in pink powder. 563 00:29:46,436 --> 00:29:50,658 I didn't take you for a pink-flocked-tree type of girl. 564 00:29:50,701 --> 00:29:54,009 We had this tradition in my family, and every year, 565 00:29:54,053 --> 00:29:55,881 someone different got to choose the tree. 566 00:29:55,924 --> 00:29:59,275 My dad would always choose the picture-perfect classic one, 567 00:29:59,319 --> 00:30:02,452 and then my mom would choose the smaller, more sparse one 568 00:30:02,496 --> 00:30:03,976 that she thought no one was gonna buy. 569 00:30:04,019 --> 00:30:08,415 And you chose this... pink thing. 570 00:30:09,459 --> 00:30:11,505 My parents hated it. 571 00:30:11,548 --> 00:30:15,291 They'd practically beg me just to find a normal, green tree. 572 00:30:15,335 --> 00:30:19,513 But then I'd throw a little tantrum, and they eventually gave in. 573 00:30:19,556 --> 00:30:21,645 Sounds like they were great parents. 574 00:30:21,689 --> 00:30:23,082 They were. 575 00:30:24,910 --> 00:30:26,085 They were. 576 00:30:32,482 --> 00:30:35,921 So... going for the normal tree? 577 00:30:35,964 --> 00:30:37,270 Absolutely. 578 00:30:38,271 --> 00:30:40,664 - Hurry up, Daddy! - Oh, slow down, Michaela! 579 00:30:40,708 --> 00:30:43,798 There has to be a way to make it work! I love her too much. 580 00:30:43,842 --> 00:30:46,453 Right, but again, which tree were you thinking? 581 00:30:46,496 --> 00:30:48,977 Sorry, sorry, I don't mean to keep talking about her. 582 00:30:49,021 --> 00:30:50,718 Nah, you can talk about her all you want. 583 00:30:50,761 --> 00:30:52,981 After everything you've done for me, I'm happy to listen. 584 00:30:53,025 --> 00:30:54,374 I appreciate it. 585 00:30:55,723 --> 00:30:58,682 Do you know what? Maureen's right. I need to call her. 586 00:30:58,726 --> 00:31:01,033 - Who's Maureen? - Oh, she is this-- 587 00:31:01,076 --> 00:31:02,861 Alright, alright, look. Josh? 588 00:31:02,904 --> 00:31:06,038 I love Ally, I do, but I also think you guys 589 00:31:06,081 --> 00:31:08,214 clearly have some things to work through, okay? 590 00:31:08,257 --> 00:31:10,738 We both said things in the heat of the moment that we didn't mean. 591 00:31:10,781 --> 00:31:12,348 I don't know, in my experience, 592 00:31:12,392 --> 00:31:14,176 sometimes, the things we say in the heat of the moment 593 00:31:14,220 --> 00:31:15,917 tend to have a little bit of truth to them. 594 00:31:15,961 --> 00:31:17,223 Uncle Josh! 595 00:31:17,266 --> 00:31:19,007 Just don't sweep it under the rug. 596 00:31:19,051 --> 00:31:20,791 Okay? That's all I'm saying. Learn from it. 597 00:31:20,835 --> 00:31:23,142 It's Ally! Can I go say hi? 598 00:31:23,185 --> 00:31:24,795 Oh, she looks a little busy, honey! 599 00:31:24,839 --> 00:31:26,362 Alright! 600 00:31:26,406 --> 00:31:28,103 Um, maybe next time. 601 00:31:28,147 --> 00:31:29,713 [Ally laughing] 602 00:31:32,891 --> 00:31:34,588 Maybe he's a friend? 603 00:31:34,631 --> 00:31:36,416 That I've never met before? 604 00:31:37,504 --> 00:31:40,072 [indistinct chattering] 605 00:31:40,115 --> 00:31:43,858 Hey, uh, I think I saw some hot cider back there, who wants some? 606 00:31:43,902 --> 00:31:46,252 - Me! - Ooh, hot cider! 607 00:31:46,295 --> 00:31:48,123 [car starting] 608 00:31:48,167 --> 00:31:50,082 [bright music] 609 00:31:51,126 --> 00:31:52,475 [sighing] 610 00:31:52,519 --> 00:31:54,260 One more item checked off! 611 00:31:54,303 --> 00:31:55,957 Well, I should get going. 612 00:31:56,001 --> 00:31:58,351 Unless you want to stay and bake Christmas cookies with me. 613 00:31:58,394 --> 00:32:00,353 It's the next thing on the list. 614 00:32:02,007 --> 00:32:04,835 Never mind, I'm sure you have a million things to do 615 00:32:04,879 --> 00:32:07,012 other than bake Christmas cookies with me. 616 00:32:08,143 --> 00:32:10,450 I'd love to make Christmas cookies with you. 617 00:32:11,451 --> 00:32:13,975 Great! Although, I should warn you, 618 00:32:14,019 --> 00:32:16,195 I'm out of almost every ingredient. 619 00:32:16,238 --> 00:32:19,633 The recipe calls for two eggs, and I only have one. 620 00:32:19,676 --> 00:32:22,288 I'm not sure we can mess up Christmas cookies. 621 00:32:22,331 --> 00:32:25,117 You clearly haven't tried my macaroni and cheese. 622 00:32:26,770 --> 00:32:29,512 Alright. Now that we've let the flaxseed powder soak 623 00:32:29,556 --> 00:32:34,039 to create a good gelatin, we can use it as a substitute for the second egg. 624 00:32:34,082 --> 00:32:37,390 How I had flaxseeds, I have no idea. 625 00:32:40,262 --> 00:32:43,222 Now, we mix all the ingredients together. 626 00:32:44,005 --> 00:32:47,574 Never can use too much sugar, am I right? 627 00:32:47,617 --> 00:32:50,359 I gotta say, I'm really impressed with your baking skills. 628 00:32:50,403 --> 00:32:54,973 I'm more of a friend at the house taste-tester type, if you will. 629 00:32:55,016 --> 00:32:58,019 Well, as someone who loves to cook, 630 00:32:58,063 --> 00:33:01,196 I very much see the value in people like you. 631 00:33:04,069 --> 00:33:05,984 Josh would love this. 632 00:33:07,724 --> 00:33:10,031 Sorry. It's just, Christmas and cookies 633 00:33:10,075 --> 00:33:11,946 are two of his favorite things. 634 00:33:13,121 --> 00:33:15,645 - Did he cook for you often? - All the time. 635 00:33:15,689 --> 00:33:18,039 He was obsessed with those cooking competitions, 636 00:33:18,083 --> 00:33:21,042 and he would follow all the challenges that the contestants had, 637 00:33:21,086 --> 00:33:25,177 and it was my job to taste everything and give my critiques. 638 00:33:25,220 --> 00:33:28,049 And most of the time, my notes were that I wanted more, 639 00:33:28,093 --> 00:33:30,312 because everything was so delicious. 640 00:33:31,313 --> 00:33:34,273 He would be shocked to know that I was making Christmas cookies. 641 00:33:37,232 --> 00:33:39,147 I'm so sorry, Ally. 642 00:33:39,191 --> 00:33:41,410 I know how much you must miss him. 643 00:33:43,717 --> 00:33:45,893 I do. Thank you. 644 00:33:46,546 --> 00:33:47,808 [door closing] 645 00:33:48,548 --> 00:33:50,289 Yoo-hoo! Anybody home? 646 00:33:50,332 --> 00:33:52,378 I'll be right back. 647 00:33:53,553 --> 00:33:54,989 I brought tinsel! 648 00:33:56,251 --> 00:33:58,949 - Mrs. Blake! - I see you got a tree! 649 00:33:58,993 --> 00:34:00,342 I saw all these ornaments, 650 00:34:00,386 --> 00:34:02,214 I thought someone must've broken in! 651 00:34:02,257 --> 00:34:04,216 Santa. [laughing] 652 00:34:04,259 --> 00:34:05,434 Oh, Ally, Ally. 653 00:34:05,478 --> 00:34:07,871 Always overreacting. 654 00:34:08,872 --> 00:34:12,180 Hello. I'm Gabe. 655 00:34:13,703 --> 00:34:15,618 It's very nice to meet you, Gabe. 656 00:34:15,662 --> 00:34:17,577 And it's nice to meet you too, Bernadette. 657 00:34:17,620 --> 00:34:19,405 Have we met before? 658 00:34:21,059 --> 00:34:23,104 Your name is on your bag. 659 00:34:23,800 --> 00:34:26,194 Oh! [laughing] 660 00:34:26,238 --> 00:34:28,022 Of course! Silly me! 661 00:34:28,066 --> 00:34:29,589 [chuckling] 662 00:34:29,632 --> 00:34:31,460 I just put the cookies in the oven. 663 00:34:31,504 --> 00:34:32,983 I'm gonna go clean up. 664 00:34:34,855 --> 00:34:36,291 [exhaling deeply] 665 00:34:36,335 --> 00:34:38,119 That was fast, but good for you, 666 00:34:38,163 --> 00:34:39,686 getting back on the horse. 667 00:34:39,729 --> 00:34:42,254 Oh, no, no, he's just my friend. 668 00:34:42,297 --> 00:34:44,560 Oh, just friends? I doubt that. 669 00:34:44,604 --> 00:34:47,998 Uh, well, we are actually really busy baking cookies, so-- 670 00:34:48,042 --> 00:34:50,914 Oh, of course! In addition to the tinsel, 671 00:34:50,958 --> 00:34:54,179 I put in some lights. You might need something to fill up that gap. 672 00:34:54,831 --> 00:34:57,660 Thank you, that's very kind. 673 00:34:57,704 --> 00:34:59,227 Nice to meet you, Gabe! 674 00:34:59,271 --> 00:35:00,924 I'll be back later for some of those cookies. 675 00:35:00,968 --> 00:35:03,144 Please do! Oh! 676 00:35:03,188 --> 00:35:06,104 And I should mention, there are walnuts in them. 677 00:35:06,713 --> 00:35:09,846 I'm glad you said something. I'm allergic to walnuts. 678 00:35:09,890 --> 00:35:12,153 You never can be too careful. 679 00:35:14,155 --> 00:35:16,766 What a gentleman! 680 00:35:16,810 --> 00:35:19,291 You two enjoy those cookies. 681 00:35:22,946 --> 00:35:27,168 Sorry about that. She doesn't really understand boundaries. 682 00:35:27,212 --> 00:35:29,127 Sorry about what? 683 00:35:29,953 --> 00:35:31,825 I always love meeting new people, 684 00:35:31,868 --> 00:35:34,480 and she sure seems to be an interesting one at that. 685 00:35:34,523 --> 00:35:37,265 Not sure that's the word I would use to describe her, 686 00:35:37,309 --> 00:35:40,747 but... sure! Interesting works. 687 00:35:42,314 --> 00:35:44,011 She means well. 688 00:35:45,099 --> 00:35:48,450 I find that when people are overly critical of others, 689 00:35:48,494 --> 00:35:52,019 it's because they're actually quite unhappy themselves. 690 00:35:52,062 --> 00:35:55,022 I'll bet there's more to her than she lets on. 691 00:35:55,892 --> 00:35:57,416 Maybe. 692 00:35:58,199 --> 00:36:00,810 Wow, those cookies smell amazing. 693 00:36:00,854 --> 00:36:03,378 Good, I'm glad you think so. 694 00:36:03,422 --> 00:36:06,555 'Cause we made a lot. We have a lot of frosting to do. 695 00:36:06,599 --> 00:36:09,819 Actually, we don't. I have a plan. 696 00:36:10,864 --> 00:36:13,519 [bright Christmas music] 697 00:36:13,562 --> 00:36:16,609 [overlapping chatter] 698 00:36:16,652 --> 00:36:18,263 What are you gonna draw? 699 00:36:18,306 --> 00:36:23,006 You're gonna draw a heart? Oh, that looks so cool. 700 00:36:23,050 --> 00:36:26,053 [laughing] Here, wanna use some green? 701 00:36:27,315 --> 00:36:29,361 You guys are so talented! 702 00:36:29,404 --> 00:36:31,189 Yours looks way better than mine! 703 00:36:31,232 --> 00:36:32,973 These look really good! 704 00:36:33,016 --> 00:36:34,801 And they smell really good too. 705 00:36:34,844 --> 00:36:36,324 Did you make all these, Ally? 706 00:36:36,368 --> 00:36:38,848 Yeah, I mean, Gabe helped a little bit. 707 00:36:40,067 --> 00:36:42,461 [laughing] - Okay, you two. 708 00:36:42,504 --> 00:36:44,202 I'm gonna go and finish my rounds. 709 00:36:47,030 --> 00:36:49,468 - He's just a friend. - No judgment here. 710 00:36:49,511 --> 00:36:50,730 I promise. 711 00:36:50,773 --> 00:36:52,906 I'm just happy to see you smiling again. 712 00:36:52,949 --> 00:36:55,256 And I'll come check on you guys later. 713 00:36:56,039 --> 00:36:58,259 Save me a cookie, okay, guys? 714 00:36:58,303 --> 00:37:00,043 Bye. 715 00:37:00,087 --> 00:37:02,263 I'm starting to understand why everyone loves Christmas. 716 00:37:02,307 --> 00:37:05,310 You know, the smell of pine, baking cookies... 717 00:37:05,353 --> 00:37:08,835 Maybe you're not as devoid of Christmas cheer as you once thought. 718 00:37:08,878 --> 00:37:10,663 [chuckling] - Just wish I would've 719 00:37:10,706 --> 00:37:12,317 realized that before my breakup. 720 00:37:13,840 --> 00:37:15,276 It's not too late, you know? 721 00:37:15,885 --> 00:37:18,410 You should call him. - There's no point. 722 00:37:18,453 --> 00:37:21,761 He made it very clear that this relationship is not working for him. 723 00:37:21,804 --> 00:37:23,545 From everything you've told me, 724 00:37:23,589 --> 00:37:25,330 Josh seems to be a really good guy. 725 00:37:26,026 --> 00:37:28,202 Don't give up on him just yet. 726 00:37:28,246 --> 00:37:31,510 I never gave up on him, I gave up on us. 727 00:37:32,554 --> 00:37:35,209 Well, I thought Ally didn't give up on anything. 728 00:37:35,253 --> 00:37:36,341 [chuckling] 729 00:37:37,298 --> 00:37:39,387 You know, for not being in a relationship, 730 00:37:39,431 --> 00:37:42,260 you sure have a lot of relationship advice. 731 00:37:42,303 --> 00:37:44,871 Hmm, I still have a lot of relationships, 732 00:37:44,914 --> 00:37:47,003 just not romantic ones. 733 00:37:47,656 --> 00:37:49,049 I'm sorry. 734 00:37:49,789 --> 00:37:51,791 Your breakup sounds like it was really bad. 735 00:37:52,531 --> 00:37:54,315 [laughing] 736 00:37:54,359 --> 00:37:56,883 Who said anything about a breakup? 737 00:37:56,926 --> 00:37:59,015 Well, I just assumed. 738 00:37:59,059 --> 00:38:01,583 I mean, usually, after a bad breakup, 739 00:38:01,627 --> 00:38:04,238 people are afraid to fall in love again. 740 00:38:04,282 --> 00:38:05,587 True. 741 00:38:06,849 --> 00:38:08,416 Hold that thought. 742 00:38:08,982 --> 00:38:11,680 Look, sometimes, 743 00:38:11,724 --> 00:38:15,902 a breakup only happens because people are afraid to stay in love. 744 00:38:15,945 --> 00:38:19,340 I never doubted my love for Josh. I still love Josh. 745 00:38:19,384 --> 00:38:21,473 I just can't give him what he wants. 746 00:38:21,516 --> 00:38:23,126 - Like what? - Like marriage. 747 00:38:23,170 --> 00:38:24,780 That's not something you want? 748 00:38:24,824 --> 00:38:28,175 No, of course it is. But why rush? 749 00:38:28,218 --> 00:38:32,266 You know, marriage just makes everything seem so serious. 750 00:38:32,310 --> 00:38:35,400 You said you'd been together three years? Seems serious to me. 751 00:38:35,443 --> 00:38:37,097 [chuckling] 752 00:38:37,140 --> 00:38:39,926 Yeah, but it gets really serious 753 00:38:39,969 --> 00:38:41,710 when you're married and living together, 754 00:38:41,754 --> 00:38:43,016 and then next thing you know, 755 00:38:43,059 --> 00:38:44,234 you're having your first argument 756 00:38:44,278 --> 00:38:45,410 about who unloaded the dishwasher last, 757 00:38:45,453 --> 00:38:46,802 and then whose sibling 758 00:38:46,846 --> 00:38:47,977 is going to be the first godparent 759 00:38:48,021 --> 00:38:48,978 to your firstborn. 760 00:38:49,892 --> 00:38:51,503 That's oddly specific. 761 00:38:51,546 --> 00:38:53,505 I've had some time to think this through. 762 00:38:54,070 --> 00:38:55,289 Fair enough. 763 00:38:57,770 --> 00:39:01,382 But don't you think that part of the reason 764 00:39:01,426 --> 00:39:03,558 that your relationship didn't work out 765 00:39:03,602 --> 00:39:07,214 is because you were afraid of what might happen if it did? 766 00:39:08,258 --> 00:39:10,260 Why would I be afraid? 767 00:39:10,304 --> 00:39:13,786 Sometimes when we lose people we love, it can be scary. 768 00:39:15,048 --> 00:39:18,704 No. No, I just think our lives are not matched up. 769 00:39:18,747 --> 00:39:20,662 It's that heartbreakingly simple. 770 00:39:20,706 --> 00:39:22,272 Nothing is ever that simple. 771 00:39:24,405 --> 00:39:25,841 How did you do this? 772 00:39:25,885 --> 00:39:28,278 How are we talking about my love life again? 773 00:39:28,322 --> 00:39:30,542 - Call him. - Fine. 774 00:39:30,585 --> 00:39:31,847 Fine. 775 00:39:31,891 --> 00:39:33,501 Now, what's next on your list? 776 00:39:35,068 --> 00:39:37,897 Next thing on the list, caroling. 777 00:39:37,940 --> 00:39:40,682 I actually found a group online that's going tomorrow night. 778 00:39:41,422 --> 00:39:43,468 And out of all the things on this list, 779 00:39:43,511 --> 00:39:45,426 please don't make me go alone. 780 00:39:45,470 --> 00:39:48,516 I've been told I have an angelic voice. 781 00:39:50,388 --> 00:39:52,825 [indistinct PA announcement] 782 00:39:53,782 --> 00:39:57,046 - Hi, Josh! Happy Holidays! - Happy Holidays, Stacy! 783 00:39:57,090 --> 00:40:00,223 Let me guess, an early Christmas present for Dr. Morgan? 784 00:40:00,267 --> 00:40:02,530 Uh... Actually-- 785 00:40:02,574 --> 00:40:05,272 - I'll make sure she gets it. - Hey, Dawn. Good to see you. 786 00:40:05,315 --> 00:40:07,840 It's good to see you too, Josh. Stacy, can you put that behind the desk, 787 00:40:07,883 --> 00:40:09,450 I'll grab it at the end of my shift, okay? 788 00:40:09,494 --> 00:40:12,018 - Of course, Dr. Jackson. - Do you have a second to chat? 789 00:40:12,061 --> 00:40:13,672 [sighing] - We gotta make it fast, 790 00:40:13,715 --> 00:40:16,283 I got 15 minutes and a Cubano sandwich with my name on it. 791 00:40:16,326 --> 00:40:17,893 Literally, the people here are ruthless. 792 00:40:20,592 --> 00:40:23,116 I really appreciate you getting that box to Ally. 793 00:40:23,159 --> 00:40:24,944 I was gonna drop it off at her place, 794 00:40:24,987 --> 00:40:27,599 but I wouldn't want to interrupt her with anyone. 795 00:40:27,642 --> 00:40:29,557 Interrupt her with anyone? 796 00:40:29,601 --> 00:40:31,516 I saw her at the Christmas tree lot. 797 00:40:31,559 --> 00:40:35,041 She was buying a Christmas tree. She never gets a tree. 798 00:40:35,084 --> 00:40:37,130 So, you didn't want to interrupt her with a tree? 799 00:40:37,173 --> 00:40:39,001 She wasn't alone when I saw her, 800 00:40:39,045 --> 00:40:42,309 she was with some... extremely good-looking guy. 801 00:40:42,352 --> 00:40:43,832 That smile... 802 00:40:43,876 --> 00:40:45,921 Oh, yeah, you mean Gabe. 803 00:40:45,965 --> 00:40:49,055 Wow, so she's moved on already? 804 00:40:49,098 --> 00:40:51,840 Where did she even find this guy, a cologne ad? 805 00:40:51,884 --> 00:40:53,712 Okay, I can't get in the middle of this, 806 00:40:53,755 --> 00:40:55,496 you know that, because Ally is my best friend. 807 00:40:55,540 --> 00:40:57,977 I know, I'm sorry. I just... 808 00:41:00,283 --> 00:41:03,199 But... between us, 809 00:41:03,243 --> 00:41:05,854 as far as I know, there's nothing romantic going on between them. 810 00:41:05,898 --> 00:41:08,074 But if there were, you already made that decision 811 00:41:08,117 --> 00:41:09,510 when you walked out of that restaurant! 812 00:41:09,554 --> 00:41:11,033 What decision, Dawn? 813 00:41:11,077 --> 00:41:13,079 I was just looking for a little balance! 814 00:41:13,122 --> 00:41:15,429 Balance and Ally don't go together. 815 00:41:15,473 --> 00:41:17,213 You and I know that better than anyone. 816 00:41:17,257 --> 00:41:19,912 I also know it's not healthy for her to never take any time off. 817 00:41:19,955 --> 00:41:21,217 Everybody needs a break. 818 00:41:21,261 --> 00:41:22,567 - I agree. - Exactly. 819 00:41:22,610 --> 00:41:24,351 And I want to be in a relationship 820 00:41:24,394 --> 00:41:27,441 where both people are fighting to make it work, not just me! 821 00:41:28,268 --> 00:41:30,400 Maybe I'm foolish to think she'd change. 822 00:41:30,444 --> 00:41:32,751 Well, hey, she did buy a Christmas tree, didn't she? 823 00:41:32,794 --> 00:41:34,100 [man over PA]: Dr. Jackson to the nursing... 824 00:41:34,143 --> 00:41:35,754 Ugh, already? I gotta go. 825 00:41:35,797 --> 00:41:37,407 The new nurse, Zeke, doesn't know how to put vitals 826 00:41:37,451 --> 00:41:38,887 in the computer yet. - Thank you, thank you, 827 00:41:38,931 --> 00:41:41,542 for talking to me. I know how much you love Ally, 828 00:41:41,586 --> 00:41:43,849 and I'm really glad she has you. 829 00:41:43,892 --> 00:41:45,807 I love you both. 830 00:41:46,634 --> 00:41:50,246 Take care of yourself. Let's go. Come on. 831 00:41:51,334 --> 00:41:53,336 [bright music] 832 00:41:53,380 --> 00:41:55,077 Ugh! 833 00:41:56,644 --> 00:41:58,385 Okay... Whoa! 834 00:42:00,996 --> 00:42:02,868 [phone ringing] 835 00:42:04,347 --> 00:42:05,523 Oh! 836 00:42:08,177 --> 00:42:09,657 Okay, okay... 837 00:42:13,879 --> 00:42:15,402 Okay... 838 00:42:16,708 --> 00:42:17,883 Ah! 839 00:42:21,800 --> 00:42:24,846 Ha! Looking good, Ally! 840 00:42:24,890 --> 00:42:26,587 Need any help here? 841 00:42:26,631 --> 00:42:28,458 Oh, I'm good. I'm good. 842 00:42:29,285 --> 00:42:31,723 [indistinct chattering] 843 00:42:31,766 --> 00:42:33,594 [phone ringing] 844 00:42:33,638 --> 00:42:35,378 I thought you could use a little pick-me-up. 845 00:42:35,422 --> 00:42:37,337 Oh, wow. Thanks, Maureen. 846 00:42:37,380 --> 00:42:38,947 Mmm, it smells incredible. 847 00:42:39,992 --> 00:42:44,039 Mm... Oh, that's delicious. What is in that? 848 00:42:44,083 --> 00:42:45,780 Just lots of love. 849 00:42:45,824 --> 00:42:47,608 And sugar, there's lots of sugar in there. 850 00:42:47,652 --> 00:42:50,002 [laughing] Is there anything else? 851 00:42:50,045 --> 00:42:51,481 No, thanks. 852 00:42:51,525 --> 00:42:53,571 Actually, can I ask you a question? 853 00:42:53,614 --> 00:42:55,485 Oh, of course. 854 00:42:56,486 --> 00:43:00,099 Do you think people can really change? 855 00:43:01,230 --> 00:43:04,625 I think that's one of the best things about humanity. 856 00:43:04,669 --> 00:43:06,932 Every moment is a gift, 857 00:43:06,975 --> 00:43:09,848 a second chance to be the best version of yourself. 858 00:43:10,936 --> 00:43:13,503 I don't think people can change. 859 00:43:14,069 --> 00:43:16,028 I know they can. 860 00:43:17,507 --> 00:43:19,640 [soft music] 861 00:43:23,688 --> 00:43:25,559 [indistinct chattering] 862 00:43:25,603 --> 00:43:27,605 [woman]: It was nice to see you! 863 00:43:27,648 --> 00:43:29,694 Have a good one. Merry Christmas! 864 00:43:29,737 --> 00:43:32,871 [sniffing] 865 00:43:33,436 --> 00:43:35,047 Mm. 866 00:43:37,527 --> 00:43:38,790 [clearing throat] Excuse me. 867 00:43:40,748 --> 00:43:41,967 Maureen? 868 00:43:42,010 --> 00:43:44,012 I knew you couldn't resist a hot chocolate. 869 00:43:44,056 --> 00:43:46,667 With peppermint, please, and extra marshmallows. 870 00:43:46,711 --> 00:43:48,451 Oh... 871 00:43:49,714 --> 00:43:51,933 Is everything okay? - Oh, yeah. 872 00:43:51,977 --> 00:43:53,369 Just checking up on you 873 00:43:53,413 --> 00:43:54,849 and just seeing how everything's going. 874 00:43:54,893 --> 00:43:56,677 Fantastic, actually. 875 00:43:57,330 --> 00:43:59,941 Yesterday, Ally and I were making cookies. 876 00:43:59,985 --> 00:44:01,856 Well... 877 00:44:01,900 --> 00:44:03,466 I was making cookies. 878 00:44:03,510 --> 00:44:05,686 Ally was sitting there pretending to help me. 879 00:44:05,730 --> 00:44:07,775 [laughing] 880 00:44:07,819 --> 00:44:09,647 I guess you had to be there. 881 00:44:10,517 --> 00:44:12,780 Well, I'm glad to hear that you're making progress. 882 00:44:12,824 --> 00:44:15,653 But please don't forget 883 00:44:15,696 --> 00:44:17,219 that we can't stay past Christmas. 884 00:44:17,263 --> 00:44:18,699 That's not an option. 885 00:44:19,526 --> 00:44:21,789 Why would I stay past Christmas? 886 00:44:21,833 --> 00:44:24,052 I just told you, everything's moving along quite well. 887 00:44:24,096 --> 00:44:27,055 Remember, it's good to be generous with your love, 888 00:44:27,099 --> 00:44:28,753 but be careful with your heart. 889 00:44:28,796 --> 00:44:31,190 No matter how much you grow to love it here, 890 00:44:31,233 --> 00:44:32,887 this is not your home. 891 00:44:32,931 --> 00:44:34,410 Maureen, 892 00:44:34,454 --> 00:44:36,108 would I be having my halo polished 893 00:44:36,151 --> 00:44:38,284 if I wasn't planning on returning ASAP? 894 00:44:39,938 --> 00:44:41,417 That thing was starting to turn green. 895 00:44:42,418 --> 00:44:43,768 Thank you. 896 00:44:43,811 --> 00:44:45,465 Mm. 897 00:44:48,511 --> 00:44:51,471 So, what did he say? 898 00:44:51,514 --> 00:44:53,734 - Who? - Josh. 899 00:44:53,778 --> 00:44:55,431 You called him, right? - I did. 900 00:44:55,475 --> 00:44:57,695 And it went straight to voicemail. 901 00:44:57,738 --> 00:44:59,958 Well, did you leave a message? 902 00:45:00,001 --> 00:45:01,829 If you count panicking, dropping the phone, 903 00:45:01,873 --> 00:45:04,266 and then hanging up with my foot, then yes, I did. 904 00:45:04,310 --> 00:45:05,441 [laughing] 905 00:45:05,485 --> 00:45:07,400 But in my defense, he hasn't called me. 906 00:45:07,443 --> 00:45:10,359 So I think it was actually a pretty big move on my part. 907 00:45:10,403 --> 00:45:11,883 I'm proud of you. 908 00:45:12,579 --> 00:45:14,712 Are you excited for caroling? 909 00:45:14,755 --> 00:45:17,540 I am. I used to go with my mom. 910 00:45:17,584 --> 00:45:19,760 Was she a good singer? 911 00:45:19,804 --> 00:45:21,196 She was. 912 00:45:22,110 --> 00:45:24,852 What about you? Any caroling experience? 913 00:45:24,896 --> 00:45:26,332 Oh... 914 00:45:26,375 --> 00:45:28,464 I leave the singing for the choir. 915 00:45:28,508 --> 00:45:30,162 I play the harp. 916 00:45:31,163 --> 00:45:32,773 You play the harp? 917 00:45:32,817 --> 00:45:34,775 They say I'm pretty much a pro. 918 00:45:34,819 --> 00:45:36,646 [laughing] No big deal. 919 00:45:39,127 --> 00:45:41,651 Oh, there we go. There you go. 920 00:45:41,695 --> 00:45:43,088 Thank you. 921 00:45:44,002 --> 00:45:45,743 [joyful Christmas music] 922 00:45:47,527 --> 00:45:50,008 I could've sworn they said 9 p.m. 923 00:45:51,618 --> 00:45:53,489 Could you hold this for a sec? 924 00:45:56,536 --> 00:45:59,321 And it's cancelled because of the snow. 925 00:45:59,365 --> 00:46:01,106 Huh. 926 00:46:01,149 --> 00:46:02,716 Well... 927 00:46:03,543 --> 00:46:06,415 That doesn't mean you and I can't still go caroling. 928 00:46:07,068 --> 00:46:09,505 I'll bet the weather is going to clear up any moment. 929 00:46:09,549 --> 00:46:11,290 [wind howling] 930 00:46:17,818 --> 00:46:20,299 I'm freezing. Can we go? 931 00:46:20,952 --> 00:46:22,301 Come on, now. 932 00:46:22,344 --> 00:46:24,738 Just because the Noel-it-All is cancelled, 933 00:46:24,782 --> 00:46:27,132 and there's a giant storm coming through, 934 00:46:27,175 --> 00:46:28,916 doesn't mean that we should just give up. 935 00:46:29,874 --> 00:46:32,180 I think that's exactly what it means. 936 00:46:32,224 --> 00:46:33,486 Mm. 937 00:46:34,443 --> 00:46:36,184 Follow me. 938 00:46:36,228 --> 00:46:38,491 But... [sighing] 939 00:46:39,709 --> 00:46:42,060 [soft music] 940 00:46:42,103 --> 00:46:45,280 ♪ Nothing beats Christmas 941 00:46:45,324 --> 00:46:47,979 ♪ In a small town 942 00:46:48,022 --> 00:46:51,025 ♪ Streets full of shoppers 943 00:46:51,069 --> 00:46:53,854 ♪ Snow on the ground 944 00:46:53,898 --> 00:46:56,857 ♪ Town Square red and green 945 00:46:56,901 --> 00:46:59,817 ♪ Stock full of life 946 00:46:59,860 --> 00:47:04,865 ♪ Yes it's just as good as it sounds ♪ 947 00:47:06,127 --> 00:47:11,089 ♪ Nothing beats Christmas in a small town ♪ 948 00:47:13,308 --> 00:47:15,789 [applause] 949 00:47:16,834 --> 00:47:18,487 Everybody, give it up for Joey, 950 00:47:18,531 --> 00:47:20,925 visiting us all the way from Albuquerque, New Mexico. 951 00:47:20,968 --> 00:47:23,710 What a decent rendition of a beautiful classic. 952 00:47:23,753 --> 00:47:25,712 How's everybody doing out there? 953 00:47:25,755 --> 00:47:27,453 Let's keep this show moving. 954 00:47:27,496 --> 00:47:30,195 Coming up next to the stage, we have... 955 00:47:32,153 --> 00:47:34,939 Ally Morgan. Ally Morgan, come on up. 956 00:47:36,027 --> 00:47:38,986 - Wait... How is that possible? - I know a guy. 957 00:47:40,118 --> 00:47:42,598 Don't worry. It's just like caroling, 958 00:47:42,642 --> 00:47:45,079 just alone, in front of an audience. 959 00:47:45,123 --> 00:47:47,081 What?! No. No, absolutely not. 960 00:47:47,125 --> 00:47:48,604 I am not going up there. - Ally Morgan? 961 00:47:48,648 --> 00:47:50,955 Is that you back there? Get on up here! 962 00:47:50,998 --> 00:47:52,347 [crowd cheering] 963 00:47:52,391 --> 00:47:53,871 That's your cue. 964 00:47:53,914 --> 00:47:57,048 Okay, but no. No, if I'm going up there, 965 00:47:57,091 --> 00:47:59,354 you're going up there. - No, you know I just haven't 966 00:47:59,398 --> 00:48:00,790 warmed up my fingers yet. 967 00:48:00,834 --> 00:48:03,141 Look, there's an extra guitar. You said you played. 968 00:48:03,184 --> 00:48:05,621 - The harp. - There's string on it. 969 00:48:05,665 --> 00:48:07,797 How different could they be? 970 00:48:07,841 --> 00:48:09,799 I don't know. Just, look... 971 00:48:10,800 --> 00:48:13,064 Something has been a little bit off for me today, 972 00:48:13,107 --> 00:48:16,937 and I just don't know how well I'd perform right now. 973 00:48:16,981 --> 00:48:18,678 [laughing] - Please! 974 00:48:18,721 --> 00:48:21,115 Please don't make me go up there alone. 975 00:48:22,638 --> 00:48:25,076 Please? - Okay. 976 00:48:26,512 --> 00:48:28,383 - Okay? - Let's go. 977 00:48:28,427 --> 00:48:30,908 [applause] 978 00:48:30,951 --> 00:48:33,562 Can he use the guitar in the next song? 979 00:48:33,606 --> 00:48:36,130 - Absolutely. - Perfect. 980 00:48:36,174 --> 00:48:38,350 - Here you go. - Thanks. 981 00:48:39,307 --> 00:48:41,048 Godspeed. 982 00:48:44,356 --> 00:48:48,012 By the way, what song did you sign me up for? 983 00:48:48,055 --> 00:48:49,404 Don't worry, you'll love it. 984 00:48:53,756 --> 00:48:55,280 [sighing] 985 00:48:56,107 --> 00:48:58,500 [soft music] 986 00:49:06,769 --> 00:49:09,337 [gentle guitar melody] 987 00:49:14,255 --> 00:49:18,085 ♪ The first Noel 988 00:49:18,129 --> 00:49:22,089 ♪ The angels did say 989 00:49:22,133 --> 00:49:26,006 ♪ Was to certain poor shepherds ♪ 990 00:49:26,050 --> 00:49:30,097 ♪ In fields as they lay 991 00:49:30,141 --> 00:49:33,971 ♪ In fields where they 992 00:49:34,014 --> 00:49:37,931 ♪ Lay keeping their sheep 993 00:49:37,975 --> 00:49:42,022 ♪ On a cold winter's night 994 00:49:42,066 --> 00:49:45,808 ♪ That was so deep 995 00:49:45,852 --> 00:49:50,204 ♪ Noel Noel 996 00:49:50,248 --> 00:49:54,600 ♪ Noel Noel 997 00:49:54,643 --> 00:49:58,169 ♪ Born is the King 998 00:49:58,212 --> 00:50:02,738 ♪ Of Israel 999 00:50:03,870 --> 00:50:07,004 [soft music] 1000 00:50:09,354 --> 00:50:12,009 Give it up for Ally Morgan and her guitar player. 1001 00:50:12,052 --> 00:50:15,621 Great job, guys. Thank you. Off you go. Thanks so much. 1002 00:50:15,664 --> 00:50:17,536 [applause] I'm your host, Angelina. 1003 00:50:17,579 --> 00:50:19,190 We're going to take a brief intermission, 1004 00:50:19,233 --> 00:50:21,322 but before we do, I have a few quick announcements 1005 00:50:21,366 --> 00:50:24,064 to the owner of a sled with a red-nosed reindeer, 1006 00:50:24,108 --> 00:50:25,718 you left your nose light on. 1007 00:50:25,761 --> 00:50:27,633 [crowd]: Aw. [laughing] 1008 00:50:27,676 --> 00:50:28,938 [man]: Good one! 1009 00:50:28,982 --> 00:50:30,592 [soft music] 1010 00:50:34,901 --> 00:50:37,599 Perfect. Now, just add a new column. 1011 00:50:38,731 --> 00:50:42,561 Great! And you just successfully created a spreadsheet. 1012 00:50:42,604 --> 00:50:45,172 Wow! You're a great teacher. 1013 00:50:45,216 --> 00:50:46,478 And I should know. 1014 00:50:46,521 --> 00:50:48,523 Yeah, well, you make it easy. 1015 00:50:49,350 --> 00:50:51,091 Why did you stop teaching, anyway? 1016 00:50:51,135 --> 00:50:52,832 Oh, I didn't. 1017 00:50:52,875 --> 00:50:55,052 I might not be teaching in a school right now, 1018 00:50:55,095 --> 00:50:58,707 but teaching is a calling. You never really stop. 1019 00:50:58,751 --> 00:51:01,623 Wouldn't you agree? - Huh... Yeah. 1020 00:51:01,667 --> 00:51:05,279 I used to think that, but you know, life happens. 1021 00:51:05,888 --> 00:51:07,673 What happened to your life? 1022 00:51:11,851 --> 00:51:13,679 I was... 1023 00:51:13,722 --> 00:51:16,986 two semesters away from finishing my masters 1024 00:51:17,030 --> 00:51:19,511 when my little brother got laid off 1025 00:51:19,554 --> 00:51:22,905 a week after he found out he was having a baby. 1026 00:51:22,949 --> 00:51:27,127 So, this job offer came along and it felt like a sign, 1027 00:51:27,171 --> 00:51:29,738 and I made a sharp turn into advertising. 1028 00:51:29,782 --> 00:51:32,437 Planning to only work here for a year to help Seth 1029 00:51:32,480 --> 00:51:34,613 and my sister-in-law get up on their feet. 1030 00:51:35,440 --> 00:51:37,224 That was very selfless of you. 1031 00:51:37,268 --> 00:51:38,660 Oh, he would've done it for me. 1032 00:51:38,704 --> 00:51:41,446 Anyway, somehow, a year turned into seven. 1033 00:51:41,489 --> 00:51:43,100 [chuckling] 1034 00:51:43,143 --> 00:51:45,667 You know, it's never too late to take another sharp turn. 1035 00:51:45,711 --> 00:51:47,408 Oh... [scoffing] 1036 00:51:47,452 --> 00:51:49,149 I've put so much time into this job, 1037 00:51:49,193 --> 00:51:51,151 I'd be lost if I had to start over. 1038 00:51:51,195 --> 00:51:53,110 Well, sometimes, you have to get lost 1039 00:51:53,153 --> 00:51:55,112 to find the path that you were meant to be on. 1040 00:51:56,113 --> 00:51:59,116 Well, it's getting late. I'd better let you get going. 1041 00:51:59,159 --> 00:52:02,293 Yeah. Got a big day with the niece tomorrow. 1042 00:52:02,336 --> 00:52:04,033 Better get some rest. 1043 00:52:05,034 --> 00:52:07,863 Hey, thanks for the chat. 1044 00:52:07,907 --> 00:52:09,126 You always give the best advice. 1045 00:52:09,169 --> 00:52:10,431 Of course. 1046 00:52:11,519 --> 00:52:14,479 Oh, by the way, have you heard from Ally? 1047 00:52:15,175 --> 00:52:16,220 Nope. 1048 00:52:16,263 --> 00:52:17,873 All signs are pointing towards 1049 00:52:17,917 --> 00:52:19,701 that not working out. 1050 00:52:19,745 --> 00:52:22,051 I'm sorry to hear that. 1051 00:52:22,095 --> 00:52:23,444 But you know, 1052 00:52:23,488 --> 00:52:25,359 signs can only point in the direction 1053 00:52:25,403 --> 00:52:26,621 that humans place them. 1054 00:52:28,057 --> 00:52:29,450 Have a good night. 1055 00:52:34,063 --> 00:52:36,631 [hubbub] 1056 00:52:38,416 --> 00:52:41,854 Wow, you are a very impressive Yule log decorator. 1057 00:52:41,897 --> 00:52:43,769 You should see macramé Christmas ornaments. 1058 00:52:43,812 --> 00:52:45,031 Ha! 1059 00:52:47,599 --> 00:52:49,166 Shall we? 1060 00:52:51,255 --> 00:52:55,215 - Ally! - Ah! Michaela! 1061 00:52:55,259 --> 00:52:57,609 I've missed you so much. 1062 00:52:57,652 --> 00:52:59,437 Ah, and somehow, you've grown 1063 00:52:59,480 --> 00:53:01,003 since the last time I've seen you. 1064 00:53:01,047 --> 00:53:02,309 Hey. 1065 00:53:02,353 --> 00:53:04,224 It's... it's good to see you. 1066 00:53:04,268 --> 00:53:05,834 Hi. 1067 00:53:06,574 --> 00:53:08,750 It's really nice to see you too. 1068 00:53:08,794 --> 00:53:10,535 And you made a Yule log, wow. 1069 00:53:10,578 --> 00:53:13,799 Believe it or not, I am trying to get better 1070 00:53:13,842 --> 00:53:15,670 at enjoying the holiday season. 1071 00:53:15,714 --> 00:53:16,845 That's great, Al. 1072 00:53:18,020 --> 00:53:19,239 [clears throat] 1073 00:53:19,283 --> 00:53:20,893 Oh, of course. I'm sorry. 1074 00:53:20,936 --> 00:53:23,635 Uh, Josh, this is my friend Gabe. Gabe, Josh. 1075 00:53:23,678 --> 00:53:24,592 Hi. 1076 00:53:26,290 --> 00:53:28,640 I love your Christmas ornament. 1077 00:53:30,076 --> 00:53:32,557 Thanks! Uncle Josh just got it for me. 1078 00:53:32,600 --> 00:53:34,994 I almost chose a stegosaurus in a Santa hat. 1079 00:53:35,037 --> 00:53:36,430 But I like the angel more. 1080 00:53:36,474 --> 00:53:38,824 You have very good taste. 1081 00:53:38,867 --> 00:53:41,783 Well, we don't want to keep you guys. 1082 00:53:41,827 --> 00:53:43,959 It was good seeing you. 1083 00:53:44,003 --> 00:53:45,613 [woman, on loudspeaker]: Alright, everybody. 1084 00:53:45,657 --> 00:53:47,180 It's that time! 1085 00:53:47,224 --> 00:53:49,574 We'll be starting our annual wreath-making contest 1086 00:53:49,617 --> 00:53:51,097 in five minutes. 1087 00:53:51,140 --> 00:53:54,274 So, if you signed up, please head on over. 1088 00:53:54,318 --> 00:53:56,407 Uncle Josh, it's time! 1089 00:53:56,450 --> 00:53:59,497 Ally, are you going to stay and cheer Uncle Josh and me on? 1090 00:53:59,540 --> 00:54:02,804 Please! - We should stay, Ally. 1091 00:54:02,848 --> 00:54:04,284 Maybe I'll sign up. 1092 00:54:04,328 --> 00:54:07,244 Oh, adults don't usually compete on their own. 1093 00:54:07,287 --> 00:54:08,810 It's more for the kids. 1094 00:54:09,507 --> 00:54:11,509 Somebody sounds scared. 1095 00:54:11,552 --> 00:54:13,641 Feeling a little rusty? 1096 00:54:13,685 --> 00:54:16,383 Well, I can't say I've ever made a wreath before, 1097 00:54:16,427 --> 00:54:18,342 but I'm not too worried about it. 1098 00:54:18,385 --> 00:54:20,257 Well, I hope this goes better than that 2003 1099 00:54:20,300 --> 00:54:22,563 sledding competition where you broke your arm. 1100 00:54:22,607 --> 00:54:25,000 What?! You... 1101 00:54:25,044 --> 00:54:26,306 You told him about that? 1102 00:54:26,350 --> 00:54:29,266 Uh, I don't think so. 1103 00:54:29,309 --> 00:54:31,398 Uh, really, we should get going. 1104 00:54:31,442 --> 00:54:33,444 No, trust me, 1105 00:54:33,487 --> 00:54:35,576 this is going to be a lot of fun. 1106 00:54:35,620 --> 00:54:36,795 I'm gonna go sign up. 1107 00:54:36,838 --> 00:54:39,493 May the best man win. 1108 00:54:42,496 --> 00:54:44,324 [chuckling] 1109 00:54:46,413 --> 00:54:48,110 On your marks! 1110 00:54:49,808 --> 00:54:51,636 Get set... 1111 00:54:51,679 --> 00:54:53,246 Go! 1112 00:54:53,290 --> 00:54:55,596 [indistinct cheering] 1113 00:54:57,032 --> 00:54:58,599 [Ally]: Woo! You got this! 1114 00:54:59,383 --> 00:55:01,036 [Josh]: Oh, this is perfect. Yes! 1115 00:55:01,080 --> 00:55:02,821 Okay, you grab it. 1116 00:55:02,864 --> 00:55:04,692 Michaela! Woo! 1117 00:55:04,736 --> 00:55:05,911 [indistinct chatter] 1118 00:55:05,954 --> 00:55:07,173 [laughing] 1119 00:55:07,216 --> 00:55:08,696 We should put the angel on top. 1120 00:55:08,740 --> 00:55:10,002 [cheering] 1121 00:55:10,045 --> 00:55:11,395 [bright holiday music] 1122 00:55:11,438 --> 00:55:12,961 [Michaela]: Come on, hurry! [Ally]: You got this! 1123 00:55:13,005 --> 00:55:14,441 Come on, get the ornament! 1124 00:55:14,485 --> 00:55:15,877 Is that Santa? 1125 00:55:15,921 --> 00:55:18,576 Only ten seconds left, everyone! 1126 00:55:18,619 --> 00:55:20,621 [cheering] 1127 00:55:21,970 --> 00:55:23,102 [bell ringing] 1128 00:55:23,145 --> 00:55:24,843 And that's time! 1129 00:55:24,886 --> 00:55:25,931 [cheering] 1130 00:55:25,974 --> 00:55:28,150 Hands up, pine cones down. 1131 00:55:29,500 --> 00:55:31,763 [soft music] 1132 00:55:42,469 --> 00:55:45,951 Scores are in and the winning team this year is... 1133 00:55:45,994 --> 00:55:49,520 Michaela and Josh with their angelic wreath. 1134 00:55:49,563 --> 00:55:51,217 [cheering] 1135 00:55:51,826 --> 00:55:53,437 - Thank you so much! - This is for you. 1136 00:55:53,480 --> 00:55:55,830 Thank you. That's alright! 1137 00:55:55,874 --> 00:55:59,530 Michaela! First place, good job! 1138 00:55:59,573 --> 00:56:01,140 Yeah, what I never told you 1139 00:56:01,183 --> 00:56:02,837 was that all those nights you were working late, 1140 00:56:02,881 --> 00:56:04,752 I was actually sneaking off to practice 1141 00:56:04,796 --> 00:56:06,667 my wreath-making skills. 1142 00:56:07,625 --> 00:56:09,322 Good job, Gabe. 1143 00:56:09,366 --> 00:56:11,759 Yeah, hope you had some fun. 1144 00:56:11,803 --> 00:56:13,239 No. 1145 00:56:13,282 --> 00:56:15,372 Not at all, actually. 1146 00:56:15,415 --> 00:56:17,156 I've no idea what happened. 1147 00:56:17,199 --> 00:56:19,114 Wait, Gabe, what happened to your hand? 1148 00:56:19,158 --> 00:56:20,159 Huh? Oh. 1149 00:56:20,202 --> 00:56:21,639 Looks like you must've scraped it 1150 00:56:21,682 --> 00:56:22,857 on a pine cone or something. 1151 00:56:22,901 --> 00:56:24,598 What is that? What? 1152 00:56:24,642 --> 00:56:26,252 I would go get that checked out. 1153 00:56:26,295 --> 00:56:27,558 You don't want it getting infected. 1154 00:56:27,601 --> 00:56:29,124 There's a first aid table right over there. 1155 00:56:29,168 --> 00:56:30,952 No. 1156 00:56:30,996 --> 00:56:32,867 It's nothing. 1157 00:56:32,911 --> 00:56:36,523 I didn't get a pine cone. In your dreams. 1158 00:56:41,049 --> 00:56:43,443 It probably wouldn't hurt to get it checked out. 1159 00:56:46,751 --> 00:56:49,449 Ally, are you coming to Christmas Eve this year? 1160 00:56:49,493 --> 00:56:51,886 You said you were definitely coming this year. 1161 00:56:51,930 --> 00:56:53,192 Remember? 1162 00:56:54,280 --> 00:56:56,761 I wish I could, but I'm working. 1163 00:56:58,545 --> 00:57:00,547 Well, we should get going. 1164 00:57:00,591 --> 00:57:02,854 Michaela and I have a ton of cookies to bake. 1165 00:57:03,594 --> 00:57:05,465 I hope you have a great Christmas, Ally. 1166 00:57:05,509 --> 00:57:07,249 I hope you do too. 1167 00:57:07,293 --> 00:57:11,166 By the way, he's just a friend. 1168 00:57:12,037 --> 00:57:14,300 [soft music] 1169 00:57:14,343 --> 00:57:15,867 Come on. 1170 00:57:15,910 --> 00:57:17,521 [Santa]: Merry Christmas! 1171 00:57:22,351 --> 00:57:24,441 [children laughing] 1172 00:57:27,618 --> 00:57:29,663 Gabriel! 1173 00:57:29,707 --> 00:57:32,013 Okay, if you want to go this way... 1174 00:57:32,057 --> 00:57:33,493 Maureen? 1175 00:57:33,537 --> 00:57:35,147 Hello, Gabriel. 1176 00:57:35,190 --> 00:57:36,583 Hey. 1177 00:57:37,366 --> 00:57:39,804 I thought that was you on the loudspeaker. 1178 00:57:39,847 --> 00:57:41,240 What are you doing here? 1179 00:57:41,283 --> 00:57:42,546 I needed to talk to you 1180 00:57:42,589 --> 00:57:45,070 and you already went ice-skating. Okay! 1181 00:57:45,113 --> 00:57:46,680 Good. I need to talk to you too. 1182 00:57:46,724 --> 00:57:49,466 You know, lately, 1183 00:57:49,509 --> 00:57:51,946 my powers have been acting a little weird. 1184 00:57:51,990 --> 00:57:54,688 First, when I tried to change the weather for caroling. 1185 00:57:54,732 --> 00:57:56,211 And then, today... Look at this. 1186 00:57:56,864 --> 00:57:58,475 At the wreath-making contest. 1187 00:57:58,518 --> 00:58:01,869 Whoa. Who knew wreath-making was such an extreme sport. 1188 00:58:01,913 --> 00:58:04,132 I didn't even know I could get hurt. 1189 00:58:06,004 --> 00:58:08,876 Do you know what's going on? - Well, think about it, Gabriel. 1190 00:58:08,920 --> 00:58:11,575 What makes an angel lose their powers? 1191 00:58:12,184 --> 00:58:13,490 I don't know! 1192 00:58:13,533 --> 00:58:14,839 It's never happened to me before. 1193 00:58:15,796 --> 00:58:19,147 Your powers only work when you use them in a selfless manner. 1194 00:58:19,191 --> 00:58:20,801 Are you? 1195 00:58:21,889 --> 00:58:24,152 It must just be a glitch or something. 1196 00:58:24,762 --> 00:58:26,198 I also wanted to remind you 1197 00:58:26,241 --> 00:58:28,722 that we're leaving promptly Christmas Day. 1198 00:58:28,766 --> 00:58:30,594 I hear you. 1199 00:58:31,464 --> 00:58:32,900 Nice ears. 1200 00:58:32,944 --> 00:58:35,729 A little ticklish. [Gabe laughing] 1201 00:58:36,469 --> 00:58:37,862 [indistinct chattering] 1202 00:58:39,298 --> 00:58:42,040 - Oh, hey. Let me see. - Mm. 1203 00:58:43,824 --> 00:58:45,260 Good. 1204 00:58:45,304 --> 00:58:47,741 And you got a candy cane for being such a good patient. 1205 00:58:48,437 --> 00:58:50,527 This is incredible. [clattering] 1206 00:58:51,223 --> 00:58:53,486 [crowd murmuring] 1207 00:58:58,230 --> 00:59:00,188 Sir, sir! 1208 00:59:00,232 --> 00:59:01,755 Sir, it's gonna be okay. [man groaning] 1209 00:59:01,799 --> 00:59:03,844 It's gonna be okay. What happened? 1210 00:59:03,888 --> 00:59:06,804 [speaking in foreign language] 1211 00:59:06,847 --> 00:59:08,719 What? I don't understand. 1212 00:59:08,762 --> 00:59:11,069 [speaking in foreign language] 1213 00:59:11,112 --> 00:59:13,158 He's saying his blood sugar's too low. 1214 00:59:14,159 --> 00:59:17,249 Okay. Here. Sir, eat this. 1215 00:59:22,210 --> 00:59:25,518 [speaking in foreign language] 1216 00:59:26,911 --> 00:59:28,477 He's gonna be fine. 1217 00:59:28,521 --> 00:59:31,437 Go find some juice or anything with sugar in it. 1218 00:59:31,480 --> 00:59:34,875 - I'm on it. - Sir, it's okay, just breathe. 1219 00:59:35,746 --> 00:59:38,052 You're gonna be okay. 1220 00:59:38,096 --> 00:59:39,837 You're gonna be okay. Just breathe. 1221 00:59:40,925 --> 00:59:42,796 [indistinct chattering] 1222 00:59:42,840 --> 00:59:44,711 You were amazing back there. 1223 00:59:44,755 --> 00:59:46,800 Me? I'm still shocked 1224 00:59:46,844 --> 00:59:48,410 that you knew how to speak Portuguese. 1225 00:59:48,454 --> 00:59:51,196 Just something I picked up along my travels. 1226 00:59:54,678 --> 00:59:56,593 Is everything okay? 1227 00:59:56,636 --> 00:59:59,900 Uh, yeah, I'm okay. It's just... 1228 01:00:01,728 --> 01:00:03,817 That scene back there just brought up some stuff 1229 01:00:03,861 --> 01:00:06,515 that I hadn't had to think of for a while. 1230 01:00:06,559 --> 01:00:08,256 Your parents. 1231 01:00:09,910 --> 01:00:11,608 Yeah. 1232 01:00:13,435 --> 01:00:16,308 They died in a car crash when I was eight years old. 1233 01:00:16,830 --> 01:00:18,440 And... 1234 01:00:18,484 --> 01:00:21,661 the other driver fainted because he had low blood sugar. 1235 01:00:22,619 --> 01:00:24,664 I can't even imagine. 1236 01:00:24,708 --> 01:00:28,276 I am so sorry, Ally. 1237 01:00:29,713 --> 01:00:31,932 It was the worst Christmas ever. 1238 01:00:32,759 --> 01:00:35,849 So much weight. So much weight. 1239 01:00:35,893 --> 01:00:38,286 What a challenge for someone so young. 1240 01:00:39,505 --> 01:00:41,333 But look at you. 1241 01:00:41,376 --> 01:00:44,292 Look... at the life 1242 01:00:44,336 --> 01:00:46,381 that you have created for yourself. 1243 01:00:46,425 --> 01:00:47,513 [chuckling] 1244 01:00:47,556 --> 01:00:49,254 All on your own. 1245 01:00:49,297 --> 01:00:52,170 Well, not all on my own. 1246 01:00:52,213 --> 01:00:54,651 After the crash, I moved in with my grandmother. 1247 01:00:55,564 --> 01:00:58,829 My life has consisted mostly of... 1248 01:00:59,394 --> 01:01:03,442 frozen dinners and work, until I met Josh. 1249 01:01:04,399 --> 01:01:06,837 He convinced me to move into my grandmother's house 1250 01:01:06,880 --> 01:01:08,577 and make it my own. And... 1251 01:01:09,274 --> 01:01:12,233 ...finally sit down for a home-cooked meal. 1252 01:01:14,061 --> 01:01:15,672 He showed me what I needed 1253 01:01:15,715 --> 01:01:17,543 without me even knowing I needed it. 1254 01:01:20,546 --> 01:01:23,505 Twice in one week. How lucky am I? 1255 01:01:23,549 --> 01:01:24,855 Dr. Winchester, what are you doing here? 1256 01:01:24,898 --> 01:01:26,813 I pulled over when I saw the ambulance, 1257 01:01:26,857 --> 01:01:28,597 but they told me everything's been taken care of 1258 01:01:28,641 --> 01:01:31,383 by a Dr. Morgan. Why am I not surprised? 1259 01:01:31,426 --> 01:01:34,125 Well, we were just here. It was nothing. 1260 01:01:34,168 --> 01:01:36,257 Nothing?! She was amazing. 1261 01:01:36,301 --> 01:01:37,824 I don't doubt that for a second. 1262 01:01:37,868 --> 01:01:40,131 Wait, aren't you supposed to be in Palm Springs right now? 1263 01:01:40,174 --> 01:01:42,394 There were a few hiccups with the sale of my practice, 1264 01:01:42,437 --> 01:01:44,048 so I delayed the trip. 1265 01:01:44,091 --> 01:01:45,614 I'm George Winchester, by the way. 1266 01:01:45,658 --> 01:01:47,094 Gabe. Nice to meet you. 1267 01:01:47,138 --> 01:01:50,489 - Have we met before? - I don't think so. 1268 01:01:50,532 --> 01:01:52,796 Although, I have been told I have a familiar face. 1269 01:01:52,839 --> 01:01:55,929 So, how does it feel to finally have some time off? 1270 01:01:55,973 --> 01:01:57,888 It was tough at first, 1271 01:01:57,931 --> 01:02:00,542 but... I gotta say, I'm enjoying it. 1272 01:02:00,586 --> 01:02:01,848 - Hmm! - I've also decided 1273 01:02:01,892 --> 01:02:03,850 to pick up a couple shifts in the ER each week. 1274 01:02:03,894 --> 01:02:06,113 It's hard to leave patient care for a desk job. 1275 01:02:06,157 --> 01:02:09,116 I was never able to do it. When's your next shift? 1276 01:02:09,160 --> 01:02:11,553 - Christmas Eve. - Christmas Eve?! 1277 01:02:11,597 --> 01:02:13,860 You're young! You should be out celebrating with friends, 1278 01:02:13,904 --> 01:02:15,253 not pulling an all-nighter. 1279 01:02:15,296 --> 01:02:17,690 What can I say, I'm my father's daughter. 1280 01:02:17,734 --> 01:02:19,736 Well, your father always prioritized 1281 01:02:19,779 --> 01:02:21,563 time with family over work. 1282 01:02:21,607 --> 01:02:23,348 He'd arrange his schedule like crazy 1283 01:02:23,391 --> 01:02:24,958 so he never missed a Christmas with you. 1284 01:02:25,002 --> 01:02:27,787 Made all of us doctors appreciate the work-life balance 1285 01:02:27,831 --> 01:02:29,484 a bit more too. 1286 01:02:29,528 --> 01:02:32,357 Let an old man with nothing to do cover your shift. 1287 01:02:32,400 --> 01:02:34,228 - Really? - Absolutely. 1288 01:02:34,272 --> 01:02:37,014 And then, you two can spend Christmas Eve together. 1289 01:02:37,057 --> 01:02:40,234 - That's very nice of you. - But one condition. 1290 01:02:40,887 --> 01:02:41,975 What's that? 1291 01:02:42,019 --> 01:02:43,890 Think about whether this promotion 1292 01:02:43,934 --> 01:02:46,153 is actually what you want. 1293 01:02:47,502 --> 01:02:49,026 I promise. 1294 01:02:49,069 --> 01:02:50,679 Then, it's settled. 1295 01:02:50,723 --> 01:02:52,899 Nice to see you, Ally. - Nice to see you. 1296 01:02:52,943 --> 01:02:56,207 And it's nice to finally meet Ally's boyfriend. 1297 01:02:56,250 --> 01:02:57,817 [chuckling] - Oh, uh... 1298 01:02:57,861 --> 01:03:00,385 - It's nice to meet you too. - Take care. 1299 01:03:03,562 --> 01:03:07,261 Okay, so why am I here? It sounded serious on the phone. 1300 01:03:07,305 --> 01:03:09,960 Wait, did you and Gabe elope? 1301 01:03:10,003 --> 01:03:11,657 No! Not even close. 1302 01:03:11,700 --> 01:03:13,833 I wanted to be the one to tell you in person, 1303 01:03:13,877 --> 01:03:16,140 that I turned down the promotion. 1304 01:03:16,183 --> 01:03:18,229 - Ah, thank goodness! - What?! 1305 01:03:18,272 --> 01:03:20,709 I knew you wouldn't be happy in a desk job. 1306 01:03:20,753 --> 01:03:22,537 You're meant to be with patients. 1307 01:03:22,581 --> 01:03:24,104 Why didn't you say anything? 1308 01:03:24,148 --> 01:03:27,151 I tried. You needed to realize that on your own. 1309 01:03:27,194 --> 01:03:28,630 Yeah. 1310 01:03:28,674 --> 01:03:30,894 Okay, well, that's enough about me. How are you? 1311 01:03:30,937 --> 01:03:32,156 Good. 1312 01:03:32,678 --> 01:03:34,898 My brother is in town. 1313 01:03:34,941 --> 01:03:36,943 We're gonna volunteer down at the soup kitchen together. 1314 01:03:36,987 --> 01:03:38,553 He does it every year. 1315 01:03:39,467 --> 01:03:41,600 - Hmm. - What? 1316 01:03:43,471 --> 01:03:44,951 Just say it. 1317 01:03:44,995 --> 01:03:46,823 Josh volunteers there every year. 1318 01:03:47,954 --> 01:03:50,435 I've never seen you this distressed. 1319 01:03:50,478 --> 01:03:53,133 Josh is such a good guy. - Yeah. 1320 01:03:53,177 --> 01:03:55,092 But speaking of Josh... 1321 01:03:57,834 --> 01:04:00,184 He brought this. - Wait, you saw him? 1322 01:04:00,227 --> 01:04:02,229 How did he look? Sad? 1323 01:04:03,622 --> 01:04:06,364 [chuckling] Wow, this is really light. 1324 01:04:06,407 --> 01:04:09,758 For a three-year relationship, I sure didn't leave much behind. 1325 01:04:10,977 --> 01:04:12,587 It's weird. I always told Josh 1326 01:04:12,631 --> 01:04:13,937 that I didn't want to get married 1327 01:04:13,980 --> 01:04:15,895 because I was waiting for my schedule to change. 1328 01:04:15,939 --> 01:04:17,462 That makes sense. I mean, you were working 1329 01:04:17,505 --> 01:04:18,506 almost all overnights. 1330 01:04:18,550 --> 01:04:19,899 Yeah, but now, I realize 1331 01:04:19,943 --> 01:04:21,727 that was just an excuse. 1332 01:04:21,770 --> 01:04:23,772 I love him so much 1333 01:04:23,816 --> 01:04:25,731 and I want to marry him. I just... 1334 01:04:26,993 --> 01:04:28,516 I'm scared. 1335 01:04:28,560 --> 01:04:30,083 Ally. 1336 01:04:30,127 --> 01:04:34,696 Josh loves you so much. 1337 01:04:34,740 --> 01:04:36,698 Just call him. 1338 01:04:38,004 --> 01:04:39,527 Please. [laughing] 1339 01:04:39,571 --> 01:04:42,356 Josh, anything you need, we're here for you. 1340 01:04:42,400 --> 01:04:44,097 Hey, thanks, guys. 1341 01:04:44,141 --> 01:04:46,099 [jazz music] 1342 01:04:48,058 --> 01:04:49,624 You know, I've been meaning to ask you 1343 01:04:49,668 --> 01:04:51,322 for a new book recommendation. 1344 01:04:51,365 --> 01:04:54,238 Oh, ah! I'm actually re-reading A Christmas Carol. 1345 01:04:54,281 --> 01:04:56,240 Scrooge? Misunderstood. 1346 01:04:56,283 --> 01:04:58,329 In many ways, he actually inspires me. 1347 01:04:58,372 --> 01:04:59,634 - Really? - Seriously, yeah. 1348 01:04:59,678 --> 01:05:01,506 I mean, he starts out bitter and greedy, 1349 01:05:01,549 --> 01:05:03,682 and in a matter of days, he totally transforms. 1350 01:05:03,725 --> 01:05:05,379 Dickens has this great line, he says, 1351 01:05:05,423 --> 01:05:07,991 "He became better than his word." 1352 01:05:08,034 --> 01:05:10,558 And at this time of year, isn't that what we're all, 1353 01:05:10,602 --> 01:05:12,691 you know, striving for? 1354 01:05:12,734 --> 01:05:14,084 Okay, you've convinced me. 1355 01:05:15,346 --> 01:05:16,521 So how's work? 1356 01:05:16,564 --> 01:05:18,479 Got any big projects coming up? 1357 01:05:18,523 --> 01:05:20,264 Yeah. A big campaign 1358 01:05:20,307 --> 01:05:23,310 for a new high-end dog clothing line. 1359 01:05:23,354 --> 01:05:25,443 Wow. That's great, Josh. 1360 01:05:25,486 --> 01:05:26,748 Doggies gotta stay fashionable. 1361 01:05:26,792 --> 01:05:28,663 No, no. It's pointless. 1362 01:05:28,707 --> 01:05:30,709 I mean, don't get me wrong, who doesn't love a golden doodle 1363 01:05:30,752 --> 01:05:32,624 in a teddy bear costume? - So cute. 1364 01:05:32,667 --> 01:05:36,845 I'm not passionate about my job. Ally's right. 1365 01:05:38,586 --> 01:05:40,110 Have you heard anything from her 1366 01:05:40,153 --> 01:05:41,328 since you ran into each other? 1367 01:05:41,372 --> 01:05:42,590 No. Nothing. 1368 01:05:42,634 --> 01:05:44,462 I'm sure she's having tons of Christmas fun 1369 01:05:44,505 --> 01:05:46,377 with Gabe. 1370 01:05:47,117 --> 01:05:49,075 Didn't she say Gabe is just a friend? 1371 01:05:49,119 --> 01:05:51,991 Well, of course she did. What was she supposed to say? 1372 01:05:52,513 --> 01:05:54,080 Before your fight, wasn't Ally telling you 1373 01:05:54,124 --> 01:05:55,690 how in love she is with you? 1374 01:05:55,734 --> 01:05:57,475 Well, yes. But it obviously wasn't enough 1375 01:05:57,518 --> 01:05:58,998 to fight for our relationship. 1376 01:05:59,042 --> 01:06:00,565 I mean, she wouldn't even come to Christmas Eve. 1377 01:06:00,608 --> 01:06:02,219 That is not a lot to ask. 1378 01:06:02,262 --> 01:06:03,785 Maybe not to us. 1379 01:06:03,829 --> 01:06:05,787 Christmas is some of the best memories from my childhood 1380 01:06:05,831 --> 01:06:08,181 and yours. But for Ally, 1381 01:06:08,225 --> 01:06:09,791 it's some of the worst. 1382 01:06:11,358 --> 01:06:14,883 You're right. I should've been more sensitive to that. 1383 01:06:14,927 --> 01:06:18,670 And she's right. I've been putting my dreams to the side. 1384 01:06:18,713 --> 01:06:21,803 But you know what? That ends now. 1385 01:06:21,847 --> 01:06:24,589 It's time to make a huge change. 1386 01:06:24,632 --> 01:06:27,287 A huge change? What's that mean? 1387 01:06:27,331 --> 01:06:31,683 It's time for me to become as good as my word. 1388 01:06:36,427 --> 01:06:39,212 Man, it's slow, even for Christmas Eve. 1389 01:06:39,256 --> 01:06:41,214 Can I have my jacket? I'm gonna take ten. 1390 01:06:42,041 --> 01:06:43,521 Of course. 1391 01:06:45,218 --> 01:06:46,828 Thanks. 1392 01:06:49,962 --> 01:06:51,616 Oh, hello. 1393 01:06:52,399 --> 01:06:55,402 Maureen. Happy Christmas Eve. 1394 01:06:55,446 --> 01:06:57,578 Peppermint hot chocolate? 1395 01:06:57,622 --> 01:06:59,406 Absolutely. 1396 01:07:00,016 --> 01:07:01,887 Ooh. - There you go. 1397 01:07:02,931 --> 01:07:05,325 So, how are things with Ally? 1398 01:07:05,934 --> 01:07:07,414 Not great. 1399 01:07:07,458 --> 01:07:08,981 I hate to say it, 1400 01:07:09,025 --> 01:07:11,810 but I don't think it's gonna work out with her and Josh. 1401 01:07:11,853 --> 01:07:13,638 You seem devastated. 1402 01:07:13,681 --> 01:07:16,119 They're clearly not meant to be together. 1403 01:07:16,162 --> 01:07:17,946 She passed on the promotion 1404 01:07:17,990 --> 01:07:20,210 and she's going to work back in the ER. 1405 01:07:20,253 --> 01:07:22,429 - Is that so? - Mm... 1406 01:07:22,473 --> 01:07:25,215 You know, I think that my mission 1407 01:07:25,258 --> 01:07:28,653 was actually just to get Ally in the Christmas spirit. 1408 01:07:30,568 --> 01:07:32,918 Which I've done. - Great. 1409 01:07:32,961 --> 01:07:34,180 We leave tomorrow morning. 1410 01:07:40,795 --> 01:07:42,362 Maureen. 1411 01:07:43,146 --> 01:07:45,974 I've decided to... 1412 01:07:46,758 --> 01:07:48,586 continue my stay through Christmas 1413 01:07:48,629 --> 01:07:51,067 and continue my relationship with Ally. 1414 01:07:51,676 --> 01:07:54,374 I told, that's not an option. 1415 01:07:55,201 --> 01:07:57,769 I don't care if I'm stripped of my wings. 1416 01:07:57,812 --> 01:08:00,032 Or if I lose all of my abilities. 1417 01:08:00,598 --> 01:08:04,167 I am willing to sacrifice whatever I must... 1418 01:08:04,210 --> 01:08:05,603 for Ally. 1419 01:08:05,646 --> 01:08:07,648 Giving up all your gifts 1420 01:08:07,692 --> 01:08:10,129 that allow you to help thousands of people 1421 01:08:10,173 --> 01:08:13,828 in order for you to pursue an unattainable relationship? 1422 01:08:13,872 --> 01:08:15,961 Tell me, is that a sacrifice 1423 01:08:16,004 --> 01:08:19,312 that comes from a place of love or a place of pride? 1424 01:08:19,356 --> 01:08:22,141 We have an undeniable connection between us. 1425 01:08:23,099 --> 01:08:24,839 What am I supposed to do? 1426 01:08:24,883 --> 01:08:27,233 Walk away from that? - My sweet Gabriel. 1427 01:08:27,277 --> 01:08:30,932 There's no doubt that there is a connection. 1428 01:08:30,976 --> 01:08:33,065 But that's not why you're here. 1429 01:08:33,109 --> 01:08:36,590 Your purpose is to help Ally, not fall in love with her. 1430 01:08:36,634 --> 01:08:38,636 I knew you wouldn't understand. 1431 01:08:39,463 --> 01:08:42,335 I've had my fair share of ups and downs. 1432 01:08:45,947 --> 01:08:49,777 I'm telling you right now, to open your eyes. 1433 01:08:49,821 --> 01:08:52,476 - To what? - To what's in front of you. 1434 01:08:52,519 --> 01:08:54,391 Do you think it's a coincidence 1435 01:08:54,434 --> 01:08:57,133 that Ally keeps running into Dr. Winchester? 1436 01:09:00,440 --> 01:09:03,661 Sometimes, a coincidence is just that. 1437 01:09:04,966 --> 01:09:07,447 We both know that that's not true. 1438 01:09:07,491 --> 01:09:09,232 We are constantly being presented 1439 01:09:09,275 --> 01:09:11,321 with unexpected opportunities. 1440 01:09:11,364 --> 01:09:13,018 What opportunities? 1441 01:09:13,061 --> 01:09:16,108 Dr. Winchester sold his practice already. 1442 01:09:16,152 --> 01:09:17,501 Did he? 1443 01:09:17,544 --> 01:09:19,590 I think you're so wrapped up in your emotions 1444 01:09:19,633 --> 01:09:21,766 that you forgot to listen. 1445 01:09:22,767 --> 01:09:24,638 Doesn't matter. 1446 01:09:24,682 --> 01:09:28,076 There's nowhere Ally would rather work than the ER. 1447 01:09:28,120 --> 01:09:30,470 I'm not so sure about that. 1448 01:09:31,123 --> 01:09:32,516 And how do you think she'll react 1449 01:09:32,559 --> 01:09:35,258 when she finds out what you do for work? 1450 01:09:35,301 --> 01:09:37,564 When she learns the truth? 1451 01:09:38,391 --> 01:09:40,219 Your mission is not complete. 1452 01:09:40,263 --> 01:09:43,266 And it won't be until you accept the truth. 1453 01:09:44,136 --> 01:09:46,660 It's not you that Ally loves. 1454 01:09:47,879 --> 01:09:49,924 [chuckling] 1455 01:09:53,363 --> 01:09:55,321 Wrong. 1456 01:09:58,237 --> 01:09:59,978 [hubbub] 1457 01:10:00,021 --> 01:10:03,068 [Santa]: Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! 1458 01:10:03,808 --> 01:10:06,027 Merry Christmas, children! 1459 01:10:07,942 --> 01:10:10,206 [chuckling] 1460 01:10:11,294 --> 01:10:15,036 Merry Christmas! Ho, ho, ho! 1461 01:10:20,390 --> 01:10:22,566 [soft Christmas music playing] 1462 01:10:38,059 --> 01:10:40,236 Merry Christmas! 1463 01:10:42,890 --> 01:10:45,110 [phone ringing tone] 1464 01:10:50,376 --> 01:10:53,858 The number you have reached is disconnected. 1465 01:10:54,641 --> 01:10:56,295 [dial tone] 1466 01:11:01,692 --> 01:11:03,302 Hey, Mrs. Blake. 1467 01:11:03,346 --> 01:11:04,608 Hello, Ally. 1468 01:11:04,651 --> 01:11:06,305 I just came to drop your tote off. 1469 01:11:06,349 --> 01:11:07,480 Oh. 1470 01:11:08,829 --> 01:11:12,572 Wow! Christmas decor and music. 1471 01:11:12,616 --> 01:11:14,531 Someone's mixing it up. 1472 01:11:14,574 --> 01:11:16,359 It was my dad's favorite album. 1473 01:11:16,402 --> 01:11:18,491 Hmm. My daughter's too. 1474 01:11:19,492 --> 01:11:21,842 Used to play it for her when she was a baby. 1475 01:11:21,886 --> 01:11:24,584 Elvis could always get her to stop crying. 1476 01:11:25,281 --> 01:11:27,021 You have a daughter? 1477 01:11:30,373 --> 01:11:32,113 Mrs. Blake? 1478 01:11:32,157 --> 01:11:33,724 I did. 1479 01:11:33,767 --> 01:11:36,248 She passed away some years ago. 1480 01:11:37,380 --> 01:11:40,121 I am so sorry. 1481 01:11:41,384 --> 01:11:42,994 I had no idea. 1482 01:11:43,037 --> 01:11:44,865 I never talk about her to anyone. 1483 01:11:45,823 --> 01:11:49,914 I figure, less people know, the easier it is. 1484 01:11:52,656 --> 01:11:55,789 Well, if you ever do wanna talk about her, 1485 01:11:57,269 --> 01:11:59,227 I'd love to listen. 1486 01:12:01,926 --> 01:12:03,623 I lost my parents when I was young, 1487 01:12:03,667 --> 01:12:06,060 so I know how lonely it can be. 1488 01:12:09,890 --> 01:12:12,763 Oh... Ally. 1489 01:12:14,025 --> 01:12:16,506 I think I may have misjudged you. 1490 01:12:17,420 --> 01:12:20,292 There's just something about you that... 1491 01:12:21,902 --> 01:12:26,211 - Reminds you of her? - No, it's not that. 1492 01:12:27,952 --> 01:12:30,824 You remind me of the person she could've become. 1493 01:12:35,263 --> 01:12:37,701 I think your parents would be very proud 1494 01:12:37,744 --> 01:12:39,137 of the woman you've become. 1495 01:12:42,488 --> 01:12:44,360 Thank you. 1496 01:12:45,317 --> 01:12:48,886 Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 1497 01:12:50,844 --> 01:12:52,846 So, did you get a tree-topper? 1498 01:12:52,890 --> 01:12:56,241 An angel, perhaps? - They were all out. 1499 01:12:56,284 --> 01:12:59,331 I used to have one around here, but I can't find it anywhere. 1500 01:12:59,375 --> 01:13:00,854 But I thought you didn't own any ornaments. 1501 01:13:00,898 --> 01:13:03,204 It's actually the one thing I kept of my parents. 1502 01:13:04,467 --> 01:13:06,773 Every year, Josh would make me 1503 01:13:06,817 --> 01:13:08,384 throw it up on one of my houseplants 1504 01:13:08,427 --> 01:13:10,124 just so that the place wasn't entirely 1505 01:13:10,168 --> 01:13:11,778 devoid of Christmas cheer. 1506 01:13:11,822 --> 01:13:13,040 [chuckling] 1507 01:13:15,129 --> 01:13:16,696 Okay. 1508 01:13:18,002 --> 01:13:19,743 We are done. 1509 01:13:21,701 --> 01:13:23,834 You think your parents would like it? 1510 01:13:23,877 --> 01:13:25,662 I know they would. 1511 01:13:26,663 --> 01:13:30,406 Now, we just need some presents. 1512 01:13:32,364 --> 01:13:33,844 How about this? 1513 01:13:33,887 --> 01:13:35,672 Oh, that's just a box 1514 01:13:35,715 --> 01:13:37,891 that Josh dropped off at the hospital. 1515 01:13:37,935 --> 01:13:39,850 It's a box. It'll do. 1516 01:13:39,893 --> 01:13:42,287 You just gotta wrap it up. [laughing] 1517 01:13:42,330 --> 01:13:44,594 Actually, you know what, I think the tree-topper 1518 01:13:44,637 --> 01:13:46,117 might be in here. 1519 01:13:49,990 --> 01:13:51,905 [soft music] 1520 01:13:54,952 --> 01:13:57,650 There it is. - Beautiful. 1521 01:14:19,280 --> 01:14:21,152 My parents. 1522 01:14:34,644 --> 01:14:37,037 All he ever did was love me. 1523 01:14:41,868 --> 01:14:43,566 I'm sorry. 1524 01:14:49,963 --> 01:14:53,140 You are the most determined woman I have ever met. 1525 01:14:53,184 --> 01:14:54,707 If you want something, go and get it. 1526 01:14:54,751 --> 01:14:56,361 No. No, it's too late. 1527 01:14:56,404 --> 01:14:58,102 It's never too late for a Christmas miracle. 1528 01:14:58,145 --> 01:14:59,973 He deserves someone better. 1529 01:15:00,017 --> 01:15:02,236 Someone who will make ornaments with him 1530 01:15:02,280 --> 01:15:05,022 and go to his family's house for dinner. 1531 01:15:05,065 --> 01:15:07,677 And maybe the old Ally wouldn't have done either. 1532 01:15:08,504 --> 01:15:11,028 But the Ally I know, would. 1533 01:15:11,071 --> 01:15:12,856 He didn't even give me his number. 1534 01:15:12,899 --> 01:15:14,553 Then, maybe you do it the old-fashioned way. 1535 01:15:14,597 --> 01:15:16,207 Everyone loves a grand gesture. 1536 01:15:16,250 --> 01:15:17,948 Oh, what if he doesn't want to see me? 1537 01:15:17,991 --> 01:15:19,427 Ally... 1538 01:15:19,471 --> 01:15:21,212 There is no one 1539 01:15:21,255 --> 01:15:25,956 in the whole world who wouldn't be thrilled to see you. 1540 01:15:28,088 --> 01:15:30,482 [Gabe sighing] 1541 01:15:30,526 --> 01:15:32,310 This last week with you... 1542 01:15:34,747 --> 01:15:37,576 ...has been one of the best in my whole life. 1543 01:15:40,579 --> 01:15:43,495 And selfishly, I want to hold on to that. 1544 01:15:44,757 --> 01:15:47,934 But it's time for you to take this next step on your own. 1545 01:15:57,030 --> 01:15:58,684 Uh... 1546 01:16:01,121 --> 01:16:02,601 I don't know what to say. 1547 01:16:06,823 --> 01:16:09,434 This week has been so special to me. 1548 01:16:10,870 --> 01:16:12,393 And... 1549 01:16:12,437 --> 01:16:16,267 I wouldn't have been able to do any of this without you. 1550 01:16:18,835 --> 01:16:20,706 Yes, you could. 1551 01:16:21,446 --> 01:16:22,708 You did. 1552 01:16:24,405 --> 01:16:26,538 And you deserve to be happy. 1553 01:16:31,282 --> 01:16:33,197 You do too. 1554 01:16:38,550 --> 01:16:40,813 Are you busy next week? 1555 01:16:42,249 --> 01:16:45,252 Could I take you for lunch and let you know how it went? 1556 01:16:47,472 --> 01:16:49,343 Uh... 1557 01:16:51,084 --> 01:16:53,217 I'm leaving town tomorrow. 1558 01:16:53,260 --> 01:16:55,132 For how long? 1559 01:17:00,790 --> 01:17:02,835 Will I ever see you again? 1560 01:17:02,879 --> 01:17:05,272 I guarantee it. 1561 01:17:13,498 --> 01:17:15,239 Thank you. 1562 01:17:16,719 --> 01:17:18,590 For everything. 1563 01:17:20,897 --> 01:17:23,247 I know I might not have it all figured out yet, 1564 01:17:23,290 --> 01:17:25,728 but I know I can make it work. 1565 01:17:27,991 --> 01:17:30,123 Sometimes, 1566 01:17:30,167 --> 01:17:32,648 the answers are right in front of us. 1567 01:17:33,649 --> 01:17:37,174 We're constantly being presented with unexpected opportunities. 1568 01:17:38,915 --> 01:17:41,700 You sure have been running into Dr. Winchester a lot lately. 1569 01:17:41,744 --> 01:17:45,748 Yeah. Well, that's... just a coincidence. 1570 01:17:45,791 --> 01:17:47,140 Ah... 1571 01:17:47,967 --> 01:17:50,230 I don't believe in those. 1572 01:17:51,144 --> 01:17:53,669 [soft enchanted music] 1573 01:17:56,628 --> 01:17:58,804 [joyful Christmas music] 1574 01:18:04,984 --> 01:18:07,683 [indistinct chattering] 1575 01:18:12,165 --> 01:18:15,038 [soft music] 1576 01:18:18,694 --> 01:18:20,652 [indistinct chattering] 1577 01:18:31,924 --> 01:18:34,710 - Hi. - Hi. 1578 01:18:36,799 --> 01:18:39,932 I tried calling. Your phone was disconnected. 1579 01:18:39,976 --> 01:18:44,067 Yeah, the agency doesn't let you keep your company phone 1580 01:18:44,110 --> 01:18:45,590 after you quit. 1581 01:18:46,504 --> 01:18:47,984 What are you talking about? 1582 01:18:48,027 --> 01:18:49,725 You were right. 1583 01:18:49,768 --> 01:18:52,510 I wasn't passionate about my career. 1584 01:18:52,553 --> 01:18:56,601 I'm going back to UVM to finish my degree and start teaching. 1585 01:18:57,341 --> 01:18:58,777 Josh, that's amazing. 1586 01:18:58,821 --> 01:19:00,518 And I've already got some job interviews lined up 1587 01:19:00,561 --> 01:19:02,694 for the fall, thanks to this new friend at work. 1588 01:19:02,738 --> 01:19:04,696 She used to be a teacher, so... 1589 01:19:04,740 --> 01:19:06,393 How's that for a coincidence? 1590 01:19:08,308 --> 01:19:11,050 Yeah, there's no such things as coincidences. 1591 01:19:11,703 --> 01:19:14,662 I am so sorry about everything. 1592 01:19:16,752 --> 01:19:18,754 I was scared with how much I loved you, 1593 01:19:18,797 --> 01:19:21,017 and how much it would hurt if I ever lost you. 1594 01:19:21,060 --> 01:19:22,801 You'll never lose me. 1595 01:19:22,845 --> 01:19:25,325 And I'm sorry too. 1596 01:19:27,458 --> 01:19:29,895 I always say that I have no family. 1597 01:19:29,939 --> 01:19:31,810 That's not true. 1598 01:19:32,724 --> 01:19:34,813 You... 1599 01:19:34,857 --> 01:19:37,033 You are my family. 1600 01:19:37,076 --> 01:19:38,861 I never should've made you choose 1601 01:19:38,904 --> 01:19:40,514 between me and your career. 1602 01:19:40,558 --> 01:19:43,343 I would gladly give up all Christmases 1603 01:19:43,387 --> 01:19:45,563 and nights together if it meant 1604 01:19:45,606 --> 01:19:48,784 not having to live one more day without you. 1605 01:19:50,742 --> 01:19:52,918 Well, you might not have to. 1606 01:19:53,571 --> 01:19:55,965 I spoke with Dr. Winchester, and I asked him 1607 01:19:56,008 --> 01:19:58,489 what he thought about me taking over his practice. 1608 01:19:59,577 --> 01:20:02,188 It's still really early and we're figuring things out, 1609 01:20:02,232 --> 01:20:05,496 but it's looking promising. 1610 01:20:06,236 --> 01:20:09,326 Wow! Ally, that's... 1611 01:20:09,369 --> 01:20:11,197 Congratulations. 1612 01:20:12,285 --> 01:20:15,767 So, I'm assuming this means you'll stay for dinner? 1613 01:20:15,811 --> 01:20:18,814 [laughing] - Absolutely. 1614 01:20:18,857 --> 01:20:22,339 Oh, and I'm free tomorrow. And the day after that. 1615 01:20:22,382 --> 01:20:23,993 [chuckling] 1616 01:20:24,036 --> 01:20:26,473 - Our first Christmas together. - Our first Christmas. 1617 01:20:26,517 --> 01:20:28,519 I missed you. 1618 01:20:35,091 --> 01:20:37,571 [indistinct chattering] 1619 01:20:40,183 --> 01:20:42,533 [soft Christmas music playing] 1620 01:20:43,490 --> 01:20:46,450 [Josh]: Hey, Mom. Mom. 1621 01:20:47,364 --> 01:20:49,192 I'm sorry. 1622 01:20:49,975 --> 01:20:52,848 I should probably listen to your guidance more often. 1623 01:20:54,937 --> 01:20:58,201 But I'm glad Josh and Ally have their happy ending. 1624 01:20:59,463 --> 01:21:01,073 I'm pretty sure things are going to get 1625 01:21:01,117 --> 01:21:03,293 a whole lot happier. 1626 01:21:03,336 --> 01:21:04,903 What do you mean? 1627 01:21:04,947 --> 01:21:07,123 I think we'll know soon. 1628 01:21:10,387 --> 01:21:12,432 How are you doing? 1629 01:21:14,304 --> 01:21:16,262 I'm okay. 1630 01:21:17,698 --> 01:21:19,439 But, man, I... 1631 01:21:19,483 --> 01:21:22,660 finally understand what all those breakup songs are about. 1632 01:21:24,531 --> 01:21:25,663 Love hurts. 1633 01:21:26,446 --> 01:21:30,320 Just remember that time heals all wounds. 1634 01:21:34,585 --> 01:21:38,850 I'm grateful for the time we spent together. But... 1635 01:21:40,504 --> 01:21:42,462 Seeing Josh and Ally together, 1636 01:21:42,506 --> 01:21:46,814 it's clear to me that this is how it's supposed to be. 1637 01:21:47,641 --> 01:21:50,209 I'm sorry I was harsh with you the other day. 1638 01:21:50,993 --> 01:21:52,820 But I was scared that you were going to make 1639 01:21:52,864 --> 01:21:54,779 an irreversible mistake. 1640 01:21:55,649 --> 01:22:00,176 But it might've been part of someone's plan all along. 1641 01:22:00,219 --> 01:22:03,135 [soft music] 1642 01:22:03,962 --> 01:22:05,224 [sighing] 1643 01:22:05,268 --> 01:22:07,096 I guess there's only so much guidance 1644 01:22:07,139 --> 01:22:08,619 I could give about human love 1645 01:22:08,662 --> 01:22:10,969 if I hadn't experienced it firsthand. 1646 01:22:11,013 --> 01:22:15,017 The ultimate act of love is to put aside pride 1647 01:22:15,060 --> 01:22:18,281 and giving everything to the other person. 1648 01:22:20,631 --> 01:22:23,808 Which is exactly what you just did. 1649 01:22:26,289 --> 01:22:28,944 I couldn't have done it without you. 1650 01:22:33,252 --> 01:22:35,602 [indistinct chattering] 1651 01:22:37,909 --> 01:22:41,695 Now, who was this person you fell in love with? 1652 01:22:41,739 --> 01:22:44,350 Uh, it was a very long time ago. 1653 01:22:44,394 --> 01:22:46,483 Early Bronze Age, Mesopotamia. 1654 01:22:46,526 --> 01:22:48,615 Things were a lot different back then. 1655 01:22:48,659 --> 01:22:51,488 Well, why don't we go grab a peppermint hot chocolate 1656 01:22:51,531 --> 01:22:53,011 and you can fill me in? 1657 01:22:53,055 --> 01:22:55,100 Well, that story will have to wait for some other time. 1658 01:22:55,144 --> 01:22:57,320 We're actually meeting someone any second now. 1659 01:22:57,363 --> 01:22:59,061 [footsteps approaching] - Hi, guys. 1660 01:22:59,104 --> 01:23:01,802 So, so sorry I'm late. 1661 01:23:01,846 --> 01:23:04,762 I didn't realize you can't ride a bicycle on a freeway. 1662 01:23:04,805 --> 01:23:07,678 I know you. [sighing] 1663 01:23:07,721 --> 01:23:10,333 You're the MC from the open mic. 1664 01:23:10,376 --> 01:23:12,552 Someone had to stop you two from kissing. 1665 01:23:12,596 --> 01:23:13,945 It's so embarrassing. 1666 01:23:13,989 --> 01:23:15,381 That was my first day on the job. 1667 01:23:15,425 --> 01:23:16,730 Angelina, right? 1668 01:23:16,774 --> 01:23:18,558 That's what it says on my halo. 1669 01:23:18,602 --> 01:23:20,299 Well, you should've seen me on my first day. 1670 01:23:20,343 --> 01:23:22,301 I put petroleum jelly on my toast. 1671 01:23:22,345 --> 01:23:24,086 [laughing] - Instead of in your car? 1672 01:23:24,129 --> 01:23:25,783 That's hilarious. 1673 01:23:26,523 --> 01:23:29,004 Gabe, you've graduated to middle management. 1674 01:23:29,047 --> 01:23:33,399 And you'll be helping Angelina with her first solo assignment. 1675 01:23:33,878 --> 01:23:35,532 This has everything that you need 1676 01:23:35,575 --> 01:23:37,012 for your next mission. 1677 01:23:37,925 --> 01:23:40,363 Everybody, it's time. 1678 01:23:41,886 --> 01:23:44,062 [indistinct chattering] 1679 01:23:44,106 --> 01:23:46,151 [Josh]: Uh, everyone, 1680 01:23:46,195 --> 01:23:47,892 can I just have your attention for a second? 1681 01:23:47,935 --> 01:23:52,462 There's something I just wanna say. Uh... 1682 01:23:54,507 --> 01:23:56,640 Ally Morgan, 1683 01:23:57,336 --> 01:23:59,425 you've helped me 1684 01:23:59,469 --> 01:24:02,428 become the best version of myself. 1685 01:24:02,472 --> 01:24:06,041 And I never want to spend another moment without you. 1686 01:24:07,477 --> 01:24:09,870 Will you make me 1687 01:24:09,914 --> 01:24:12,525 the happiest man on the planet... 1688 01:24:12,569 --> 01:24:14,484 [laughing] 1689 01:24:14,527 --> 01:24:16,573 ...and become my wife? 1690 01:24:16,616 --> 01:24:18,444 [laughing] - Yes. 1691 01:24:19,619 --> 01:24:21,621 Of course I will. 1692 01:24:21,665 --> 01:24:24,015 [soft music] 1693 01:24:30,152 --> 01:24:33,416 [applause, cheering]