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♪ ♪

[country version] ♪ Joy to the world! ♪

♪ The Lord has come ♪

♪ Let earth receive her King! ♪

♪ Let every heart ♪

♪ Prepare Him room ♪

♪ And heaven and nature sing ♪

♪ And heaven and nature sing ♪

♪ And heaven and heaven and nature sing ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Joy to the world! ♪

♪ The Savior reigns ♪

♪ Let us our songs employ ♪

♪ While fields and floods ♪

♪ Rocks, hills and plains ♪

[DJ on radio V.O.] Good morning Nashville!

And Merry Christmas!

Here's a holiday treat for you.

We have a living legend with us today.

[Harris V.O.] Well that just makes it sound like

I've been around too long.

[DJ chuckles V.O.] Welcome Harris Sanderson.

[Harris V.O.] Great to be here.

[DJ V.O.] Now, you're famous for your country picking

and your heartbreak ballads.

But this year you're releasing a Christmas album.

[Harris V.O.] I know. Who'd a thought?

[DJ V.O.] You got fill us in here, Harris.

How did you manage to catch the Christmas spirit?

[Harris V.O.] I call it "The Tour That Changed Everything."

[DJ V.O.] Sounds like a story.

[Harris V.O.] Yep, it's a good one.

But it doesn't begin with me.

♪ ♪

♪ Dashing through the snow ♪

♪ In a one horse open sleigh ♪

♪ O'er the fields we go ♪

♪ Laughing all the way ♪

♪ Bells on bob-tails ring ♪

♪ Making spirits bright ♪

♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪

♪ A sleighing song tonight ♪

♪ Jingle bells Jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Jingle bells Jingle Bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh ♪

[APPLAUSE]

So you have a beautiful voice.

You should sign with a label.

I work at a label.

This is just for fun. But thank you.

[Annie] That's Ryan. Ryan, Skye.

He's my friend, and a part owner of this place.

So that's the friend that let you decorate

as many trees as you wanted for the holidays.

Three, at last count.

Did you really tell Annie there's no limit?

Because you know, she'll put 20 trees in here by next week.

That's okay. The more the merrier.

[LAUGHS] Everybody ready?

You too, Ryan.

[Skye] Hark the Herald Angels Sing.

Three, four...

[BLUE GRASS VERSION] ♪ Hark the herald angels sing ♪

♪ Glory to the newborn King ♪

♪ Peace on earth and mercy mild ♪

♪ God and sinners reconciled ♪

[SKYE V.O. PHONE MESSAGE] You've reached Skye Sanderson. Please leave a message.

[SKYE'S BOSS LEAVING MESSAGE] Skye, I want Sophie Hartigan's

signed contract on my desk now!

Make it happen!

[Skye] Okay, Sophie. Show me what you got.

[SOPHIE SINGING] ♪ We've been stuck in the aftermath ♪

[Harris V.O.] Skye was one talent discovery away

from her big break at the record company.

And that discovery was Sophie Hartigan.

[SOPHIE SINGING] ♪ It never really was before ♪

♪ Can we go back? ♪

♪ Before the aftermath? ♪

♪ ♪

Yay! [SKYE CLAPS]

[Skye] Thanks Sean.

Your voice moves me every time, Sophie.

It's so pure and honest.

[Skye] I smell a hit single.

Mom, Skye loves my song!

It's perfect.

You've been working hard and it shows.

We'll release some content online,

Sophie at home, playing for fun.

And while her socials gain some momentum,

we'll get her in the studio, recording the album,

and release back-to-back singles.

Well, let's all just take a breath.

We're not interested in having Sophie's face

splashed across every screen in the nation.

We're more down home.

Okay. Well, that's refreshing.

We'll focus on songwriting and what you have to say.

So I'll send over the contract today.

Great. I'll look over every detail.

Merry Christmas.

It's just something small.

Aw. Thank you.

I got something for you too.

When I saw this it made me think of you.

Merry Christmas.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[Skye] You know...

I got into this business because I believe

in the power of music to uplift the soul,

to motivate and inspire people.

But now it's hard to find anyone

that cares about the actual music.

You should be running our company, Skye.

Your instincts keep the talent flowing at Alderson.

Not Kelly's.

I don't even think she has instincts.

I haven't learned one thing about music from her.

[SKYE'S PHONE ALERT]

[Shelby] Hey everybody!

I'm here with my daughter Sophie.

We're at the Bei Panini Cafe...

[Skye] No. No, no, no, no.

[Shelby] Where she's going to sing her first original song!

♪ [SOPHIE SINGING] ♪

Why? Why?

Don't do this now!

[Tiffany] Isn't this good?

You want organic exposure, right?

Not until after they sign the contract.

Right now this could blow everything!

Tiff, I gotta go. I'm sorry.

Oh. Okay.

[SKYE V.O. ON PHONE] Kelly, hi...

I'm on my way now.

[KELLY V.O. ON PHONE] I just saw Sophie's livestream.

Tell me you have that contract signed.

Get it done, Skye!

Get it done!

Shelby, Sophie, hi! -Skye.

Loved the video.

Well, I figured I would lift Sophie's profile and, you know,

raise the stakes a little bit.

Okay...

So, ah, let's just finalize our working arrangements.

Marketing was our last point and we settled that in my office.

Listen Skye, Sophie likes you.

But we're going to be moving in another direction.

Another direction?

You know what I discovered about you record labels?

Is that you're kind of like shoes.

Never hurts to shop around. [CHUCKLES]

And believe it or not, I found a pair that I like better.

Focus Tone! [CHUCKLES]

Fits us perfectly.

Let's go baby.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[Kelly] You're from music royalty, Skye,

but you don't have the killer instinct.

You just lost us the next Taylor Swift!

My intuition has brought in every one of

our highest-grossing artists.

Blind luck!

Over the top emotion.

Lack of business acumen.

And today, you lost us Sophie Hartigan.

You're fired.

Good luck with that.

I quit.

Ah, great! [SCOFFS]

♪ [MUSIC STARTS] ♪

[FEMALE SINGING] ♪ It's not far to fall ♪

♪ If you don't look down ♪

♪ Don't have to sink too low ♪

♪ Before you drown ♪

♪ Takes a leap of faith to land on solid ground ♪

♪ It's not far to fall ♪

♪ If you don't look down ♪

♪ ♪

Skye, is that you? Hey...

Yeah.

It's Ryan, right?

Yeah, that's right.

Are you planning on staying to play tonight?

No, I actually just came by to let Annie know I can't make it.

I'd love to though.

Ah man, that's too bad.

Um...

What is all this?

I... left my job today.

Wow!

At Christmas time, eh?

Yeah. Me and the boss, never really saw eye-to-eye.

And today I lost a big client.

It's been a banner day at Alderson Records.

You work at Alderson Records?

I did. Until about an hour ago.

When a lovely young artist who I discovered and nurtured for

months, up and walked over to Focus Tone Music.

Focus Tone? Um...

Please tell me you're not talking about Sophie Hartigan?

How do you know Sophie?

I'm with Focus Tone.

I just signed Sophie.

Wow!

Please. Skye.

Shelby said we were the first people

she had spoken to in Nashville.

Oh! Good! That's great.

-Best of luck to you. -No, no, no, no, no.

I wanna talk.

What you did with her was amazing.

Yeah, I know.

I trained her all up for another label.

♪ [SAD MUSIC] ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Around the bend ♪

♪ You might find something that you didn't expect ♪

Hi! I'm Skye Sanderson!

♪ And it could be wonderful In the end ♪

♪ You'll find what you weren't looking for ♪

♪ Imperfect beautiful Around the bend ♪

Hi!

I'm just dropping off a resume.

And, uh...

♪ ♪

♪ Close your eyes ♪

♪ And you'll find your way ♪

♪ Take a deep breath ♪

♪ And a leap of faith ♪

♪ It's out of your hands ♪

♪ There's a bigger plan ♪

♪ Around the bend ♪

♪ You might find something that you didn't expect ♪

♪ And it could be wonderful ♪

♪ And in the end ♪

♪ You find what you weren't looking for ♪

♪ Imperfect beautiful Around the bend ♪

♪ ♪

[PHONE RINGS]

Oh, please be a job offer!

Skye Sanderson.

[Ryan] Okay, promise you'll hear me out.

It's Ryan Avery from Focus Tone.

Don't hang up just yet.

Skye? You there?

Yeah, I'm a little busy right now.

I know.

You're on the job hunt.

Listen. We should talk.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[KNOCKS] Okay, Oscar.

Yup. Is that it?

Great.

Yup. Call you back soon. Bye.

Hi. Thank you so much for coming.

Thanks for having me.

I'd love to pretend I'm fielding offers but

so close to the holidays, who am I kidding?

Listen, um...

I think that you may think I did something unethical...

No, you were in the right place at the right time.

I'm sure you're very persuasive.

You seem charming.

But, I discovered Sophie Hartigan the old school way.

I flew across the country

to watch her high school talent show because

my mom's hairdresser insisted that she was some big talent.

So, I took a risk and she really was that good.

So I gave her everything I had.

And now she's poised to break radio.

And that was all my hustle.

I didn't know all that.

So that's who I am.

Someone who cares more about the music

than going in for the kill.

I understand.

So... Why did you bring me in here?

Did you want me to teach you about my old school methods?

[CHUCKLES] As tempting as that sounds, no.

See, I need a new road manager for a very special talent.

Sorry. I'm not interested.

I spent my childhood on the road.

I know you did actually.

That's why this is a special talent.

You see, I need a new road manager for your dad,

Harris Sanderson.

Are you okay?

Yeah, ah, I don't know what you've heard,

but I'm not close with my father.

I've heard a little. From him. Yeah.

How's he doing?

He's good.

His holiday tour got started and he's seemed a little bit...

[BOTH SAY TOGETHER] Lonely.

Yeah. And if I'm being honest,

my boss is having a hard time finding

a replacement for his current road manager.

Me.

You've been tour managing for my...

For Harris?

Yeah.

He is a legacy client so we try to go the extra mile.

His Christmas tour's had a hard start.

And of course he's being very...

[BOTH SAY TOGETHER] Stubborn.

[THEY BOTH CHUCKLE]

See, I knew you would get that part.

I do get it.

I haven't seen my dad since a few Christmases ago.

Listen, this is going to be the last Christmas tour

I'm going out with Harris.

And, well you need a job, right?

How many people have you asked?

[CHUCKLES]

Everyone.

I've asked everyone.

[LAUGHS] Thought so.

Listen, this is the number I'm thinking. Okay?

And on top this we can add some per diem and some little

extra 'walking around money' if it helps close the deal.

I'll think about it.

Okay.

And, um, maybe you should ask my dad first?

Yeah, probably be a good idea.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

♪ [MUSIC BOX PLAYS "TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS"] ♪

♪ [MUSIC BOX PLAYS "TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS"] ♪

♪ [MUSIC BOX PLAYS "TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS"] ♪

♪ [MUSIC BOX PLAYS "TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS"] ♪

[MUSIC STOPS ABRUPTLY]

♪ ♪

[Harris V.O.] Now, Skye loves her mama...

[DJ V.O.] You're talking about The Meg Sanderson now.

The other half of Harris & Meg.

[Harris V.O.] Right.

Meg's place in West Virginia is truly heaven on earth.

And no matter where Skye might be,

she always comes home for Christmas.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[MEG SINGING AND PLAYING PIANO] ♪ How lovely are your branches ♪

♪ O Christmas tree O Christmas tree ♪

♪ How lovely are your --- ♪

[Meg] Oh honey!

That foolish woman, letting you go right before Christmas.

Well, I'm sure she's on the 'naughty' list.

Well, look at the bright side.

Now you can help me with the best Christmas light display

in the state.

You know, with social media

we really are competing on a national level.

I know!

You put so much love into it.

Are you sure you're doing okay?

Yes, I'm just,

you know, a little lonely with the holidays coming up.

Did you see the announcement for dad's annual Christmas tour?

No, no.

My mood is not your father.

Are you sure? I know these things get under your skin.

[MEG CHUCKLES]

All right. It was hard to miss.

So, I need to tell you.

I actually may have a new job already.

Honey!

That's great!

Does that mean you have to go back to Nashville tomorrow?

No. Um...

Focus Tone Music has a gig that's close to here.

Your dad's label?

Yeah. Dad's label.

The man who hired me is named Ryan.

Ryan, huh?

Is he cute?

Mom! Really?

I'm hearing yes.

Ryan has been on the road with dad

but he needs to get back to the office.

He's just been filling in since the last tour manager left.

You're tour managing your father?

If he agrees, yes.

Are you sure about this?

I know it's awkward.

Neither of us has seen him since that Christmas.

You're not mad?

Oh honey, you need a job. I understand.

Thank you.

To be honest, I don't even know what to say to him.

He's your father. You'll find the words.

♪ ♪

[APPLAUSE AND CHEERING]

I love this time of year.

It comes with its own song catalogue!

[CROWD LAUGHS]

♪ [HARRIS STARTS PLAYING GUITAR] ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Hark! The herald angels sing ♪

♪ Glory to the newborn King ♪

♪ Peace on earth and mercy mild ♪

♪ God and sinners reconciled ♪

I haven't seen him play in years.

♪ ♪

Let me guess.

Probably about the time he signed on with me at Focus Tone.

Yeah exactly.

He was supposed to spend the holidays with me

but Nashville called.

I'm sorry.

It's not your fault.

Ruining Christmas is kind of his thing.

When I was a kid, he split with my mom on Christmas,

a few hours after our big family dinner.

Kind of took the joy out of music, for awhile.

♪ ♪

So that's why you're not chasing the spotlight then.

I could never.

I'd always be living in their shadow.

One of the best selling music acts of all time.

And a tragic love story to boot.

♪ Joyful all ye nations rise ♪

♪ Join the triumph of the skies ♪

I don't know anything about love stories.

But I do know music.

And I do know that you have an amazing voice.

It's kind of my job to know that.

Yeah, at a small, sort of well known record label.

Wow!

-Way to kill the mood. [CROWD APPLAUSE]

There was a mood?

Oh you know there was a mood.

[CROWD APPLAUSE]

Thank you all.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

Man, you had them with that Christmas carol at the end.

[SCOFFS]

'Tis the season to make 'em cry.

Yeah, that's the truth.

Somebody wants to meet me?

Skye?

Hey.

You're more beautiful than ever.

Thanks.

You were great up there tonight.

[SNIFFS] These old bones keep rolling somehow.

How's life?

It's good.

I'm still living in Nashville.

I've been working in the business.

Sorry to hear that.

[CHUCKLES]

Actually, it's a funny story.

So I met Skye when I was on the road in Nashville,

looking for your new road manager.

It just made sense.

I thought she'd be the perfect fit.

Ah... Sorry kids.

[SNIFFS] No can do.

You two can reconnect. Okay.

The holiday tour is the perfect time to do that.

She's here, she's come a long way.

Talk to her for a few minutes.

Catch you inside after?

♪ ♪

[DJ V.O.] What did you say to her?

[Harris V.O.] All the wrong things.

And now they had something in common.

Complaining about me.

We just don't have anything to talk about anymore.

It's been too long.

He's just surprised to see you.

We threw him off.

Yeah, that may be it.

The man does love his routine.

So there had to have been some fun times, growing up, right?

Well, yeah.

I was just reminding him of this time that

we found a puppy on a side road in South Carolina.

I bet you he stopped and scooped it up, didn't he?

Of course.

It took hours to find that puppy's home.

Long enough that I'd already named him Renegade.

Mom and dad liked Houdini.

And he would help me with my English homework.

We'd write poems all the time.

"Songs are poems," he'd tell me.

-Smart man. -Yeah.

You know, earlier I was telling him how doing homework together

are some of the happiest memories I have.

And he barely remembered it.

It meant everything to me.

And...

And nothing to him.

And then he changed the subject.

Starts talking about that time he was on stage in LA,

playing the hits,

and Johnny Cash walks in!

Asked dad to sign his guitar case.

Skye, let me at least try to talk to him.

You know, I appreciate you trying to make this work.

I really do.

But it definitely doesn't feel right.

Merry Christmas.

Skye.

Skye.

Skye! Don't go!

I can't be around the Harris Sanderson celebrity persona.

It sucks up all the air.

Believe me. I know. Okay? I get it.

He's not an easy person to be around.

Ryan, there's a reason why we don't talk.

There's a reason why my mom sits at her piano

singing to keep herself company.

It's always been the Harris Sanderson show.

He's the star.

There's no room for us on his stage.

Everyone needs family.

Don't get me wrong. I love my dad.

We're just not meant to be in each other's lives.

Not like this, anyway.

He spends every holiday alone.

That's his choice.

Not mine.

He knows where our home is.

[DIALING]

Harris, open the door. I'm walking over.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[Skye] How do you remember where everything goes?

[MEG LAUGHING] I don't.

It's always a new mix.

Keeps it fresh. Just help me.

We'll pull everything out and get it separated.

You're pretty quiet.

Are you going to tell me why you're not on the road

with your dad?

I don't really want to talk about it.

I'm just going to start looking for a new job.

I won't lie. It's disappointing.

Not just because of dad.

Something tells me you're missing Ryan.

Just a little?

I guess I am.

And you can admit that you still miss dad?

Even after all these years. Yeah.

Me too.

[Skye] Now let's decorate your porch.

♪ [FUN CHRISTMAS MUSIC] ♪

♪ Up on the housetop reindeer pause ♪

♪ Out jumps good ol' Santa Claus ♪

♪ Down through the chimney with lots of toys ♪

♪ All for the little ones' Christmas joys ♪

♪ Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go ♪

♪ Ho ho ho, who wouldn't go ♪

[Skye] I honestly think this is your best display yet.

♪ Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick ♪

[Skye] You really outdid yourself this year, mom.

[Meg] Phase 2 starts tomorrow.

You know, I started doing this to remind myself

there's always light in the world.

Everyone needs a little light and happiness

especially during the holidays.

I really think your dad's sacrifice of our family time

was because he knew how much joy he was bringing

to so many people on tour.

That's one way of looking at it.

[HORN HONKS OUTSIDE]

Ha ha!

Our first 'thank you' of the season.

We've brightened someone's day.

[KNOCKING AT THE DOOR]

What in the world?

[Ryan] Hello?

Harris!

Meg...

You look good.

Still your favorite?

Yes.

I'll find somewhere to hang it.

Skye...

Hey dad.

[reading] Little Raven by himself in the big crow's nest.

Thinking about all the things that he likes best.

Shiny beads and peanuts, and a crisp French fry.

Sipping from a water puddle after it's been dry.

But when his mom and dad flew home

and kissed his feathered head...

He realized the best thing of all...

was getting tucked into bed.

I can't believe you remember that.

Every word.

Come on the road with me, please.

Okay. Why not?

Two weeks of the finest honky-tonk bars in the Smokies.

That's the same line you used on me back in the day!

Come on.

Hey.

Is that Cindy out there in the driveway?

The original Meg and Harris tour bus?

Yeah. That's her.

Same blankets and heaters, too.

Okay.

Well, I know where I'm spending the night tonight.

[SKYE LAUGHS]

That's a lot of enthusiasm for a vehicle that doesn't even run.

It fuels the imagination.

Um, did you tell him to do that?

I said a few things. Yeah.

But to be honest I did not see all this going on.

♪ [PIANO PLAYING "COUNTRY ROADS TAKE ME HOME"] ♪

[HARRIS SINGING] ♪ Country roads ♪

♪ Take me home ♪

[HARRIS & MEG SINGING TOGETHER] ♪ To the place I belong ♪

♪ West Virginia, mountain mama ♪

♪ Take me home country roads ♪

Did you get a good video there, fanboy?

Cut me some slack.

It's the first time I've ever heard them together.

And they ain't legendary for nothing!

In their own home, singing during the holidays...

That isn't legendary.

That's just a regular evening.

Wow.

You two sound amazing together.

It's a great song from a great songwriter.

Yes it is.

[Skye] You're bubbly this evening.

Do you think your dad's eating okay while he's on the road?

Oh, um... I think so

If I still had a key,

I'd put some meals in the freezer for when he got home.

He always loved your pot roast.

He's just in those clubs every night

playing his fingers to the bone.

Maybe, but mom,

don't forget it's been a while since you've seen him.

Time has passed. People change.

Well, I'm glad you're taking care of him because maybe you'll

get him to eat something green every once in a while.

How do you know I took the job?

The Little Raven poem? Please.

I almost got on the bus myself.

That was a smooth move. I'll give him that.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

Oscar.

Ah! [LAUGHS HAPPILY]

Now you are a sight for sore eyes, young lady!

I've missed you too, Oscar.

Mom's famous shortbread cookies?

Oh!

I should've gotten you some of those candy necklaces

that you used to love.

I still love those.

And I'm assuming you haven't given up cheesy popcorn.

Never.

I'm going to need you to play me some music on this bus.

Any song you want.

I want to hear the songs nobody's heard yet.

Not even your dad?

Well. He's just the voice. You're the brains.

Everybody knows that.

[LAUGHS HEARTILY] Well...

You buy the snacks and it's a deal.

All right.

It's good to have you here, Skye.

Welcome back to the Christmas tour, Ryan.

It's good to be back, Oscar.

♪ ♪

[Ryan] So your dad's got the whole back of the bus here.

Full disclosure, I sleep in motels.

I love your dad and Oscar, but a man needs his own space.

Good. Cause I'd really rather not sleep on the bus.

I need a real bed and preferably my own bathroom.

Skye, I got to tell you.

Seeing your mom and dad sing together yesterday, that was,

that was amazing.

Yeah, that was nice.

They sound so good together.

It felt a little bit like a reunion moment, maybe?

Don't get any big ideas, Ryan.

What are you talking about?

I see those wheels spinning.

You want to set a parent trap and

get Meg and Harris back on stage together.

Never had the thought!

But now that you mention it, it's not a bad idea.

♪ ♪

[Ryan] So tell me...

What happened with your mom and dad?

You mean why did they split up?

Uh huh.

Well, my dad ate his Christmas dinner, packed a suitcase

and then left my mom for LouAnne Mayer.

LouAnne Mayer?

Now there's the fanboy.

You want me to get her to write on the back of your hand

so you can never wash it again? -Yeah, yeah.

I didn't grow up with country music royalty like you did.

Okay.

I did meet Loretta Lynn once.

Really?

She asked me if I wanted to be a country music star.

What did you say?

I said yes!

And also a large animal veterinarian.

Apparently, I don't really remember it but I do remember

she smelled really good.

That's too cool.

I got to tell you though...

Your mom and dad, they really are great together though.

Like, wow!

Ryan, I don't think a reunion tour

is even a remote possibility.

Everyone gets a Christmas wish, right?

I guess they do.

Well that's mine.

♪ ♪

Hey, dad.

Just checking on you.

Oh, Skye.

Come on in.

Wow.

You're really all set up in here.

Huntington, huh?

Uh huh. Ticket sales are really good.

If we can trust what the promoter says.

Never...

[BOTH SAY TOGETHER] Trust a promoter!

So you did learn something all those years on the road.

Do you want me to pick out your wardrobe or is that your thing?

Be my guest.

I like this.

Me too.

It's got an itchy tag.

Drives me nuts!

You know, I can fix that for you, right?

Nobody deserves an itchy tag.

♪ Now there's a honky tonk holiday ♪

♪ in all the pubs across ♪

So, what song's up first tonight, H?

Well, well. She looks like you.

Poor kid.

[THEY ALL LAUGH]

Why don't you decide how we open tonight.

Well you already know which song I'm going to pick.

You remember what you used to say to me

every night before I went on stage?

"It's show time, Daddy-O."

Yeah!

[SKYE GIGGLES]

[APPLAUSE AND CHEERING]

[Ryan] I don't know what it is,

but he has a pep in his step since you've came along.

[HARRIS ON STAGE] Y'all know this one?

[AUDIENCE MEMBER] 'Unpolished Dreams'!

-[HARRIS LAUGHS] -[APPLAUSE]

♪ [HARRIS STARTS PLAYING HIS GUITAR] ♪

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

-So, two days, in between here. -Uh huh.

It's going to be a little tight.

[Skye] Yeah.

[STRUGGLING SOUNDS, DOOR CLOSES]

-Hey! -Hey!

Whatcha got there?

Christmas pudding.

Charleston Diner's holiday special.

Is that where we are right now?

Pro tip: Always know what town you're in. Right?

Other than geography, how's my new road manager doing?

She's doing good.

I'll have her trained up by Christmas,

and I'll be back in the office by New Year's.

Right on schedule.

That's my girl.

He got one for you too!

♪ There's a great big world to see ♪

♪ We can go look at it you and me ♪

♪ Even when your sky is gray ♪

♪ Together we'll always find our way ♪

♪ ♪

♪ Whatever you want you can have it ♪

♪ Beautiful life full of magic ♪

♪ If it gets heavy I will carry your load ♪

♪ So you can let it go ♪

♪ There's a great big world to see ♪

♪ We can go look at it you and me ♪

♪ Even when the sky is gray ♪

♪ Together we'll always find our way ♪

[Harris] I mean it! I'm fine, I'm fine.

I'm fine. Just a bit dizzy.

It must've been the heat.

They had the hot white spotlight on for most of the set.

What've you eaten today?

I hope it was more than a donut and some coffee.

I just need to sit down.

♪ ♪

[Skye O.S.] I really don't think he's okay.

[Ryan] I keep telling him,

he needs to take better care of himself.

[Skye] My mom told me to do exactly that.

Now I understand why.

[Ryan] He needs more exercise

than going from the bus to the stage every night.

That's all he gets.

All I see him do is eat, sleep and work.

That's pretty much it. Yeah.

I might book him in to see his doctor.

He should probably get some blood work done.

I bet he hasn't gone in forever.

And when was the last time he went to see a dentist?

He's up to date on all his wellness checks. Okay.

'Wellness checks'?

That doesn't sound like him.

Well, no. He calls them 'pokes and prods'.

[SKYE CHUCKLES] Of course he does.

Of course he does.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[TIFFANY ON PHONE] Wow, where are you?

It's beautiful behind you.

That is the wonderful wilds of West Virginia.

But I miss Nashville. I miss you.

How's your new job?

[Skye] I'm getting used to it.

Dad is more stubborn. If that's possible.

-Oh no. -Yeah.

This is a hard life even when you're younger.

It's even harder when all you do is work, eat, sleep, repeat.

True. Even if you love your work.

I'm right here with him, but I still feel like we're

so far apart.

[Tiffany] You should try opening up to him.

You never know, it might help you both.

Yeah. We'll see about that.

[TIFFANY'S DOORBELL RINGS] Oh, I gotta go, Skye.

Food delivery is here.

Okay. Love you!

Love you. Merry merry. Mwah, mwah, mwah!

♪ [HARRIS STRUMMING GUITAR] ♪

♪ ♪

[HARRIS SINGING] ♪ Fall on your knees ♪

[HARRIS & SKYE SINGING TOGETHER] ♪ O hear the angel voices ♪

♪ O night divine ♪

♪ O night when Christ was born ♪

Was it worth it, dad?

Was what worth it, sweetheart?

All those years on the road.

The fame.

The fans.

That took your time, from me and mom.

When all that stuff went down with mom...

It felt like you were at a fork in the road.

And we just weren't your path.

I knew a long time ago,

that it was better for me to be alone.

For all of us.

I don't think that was the case.

You deserve better.

We missed you.

Your mom wasn't happy.

She still cares for you.

[Harris V.O.] I don't care how much of a loner cowboy you are,

there's nothing worse than seeing your baby girl cry.

Something changed for me backstage that night.

I realize all this time, I've been wrong.

And now, more than ever,

I wanted Skye to find her happiness.

[Skye] Do you think he'll try to eat

any of the healthy stuff we ordered him?

[Ryan] He'll probably eat those

cheese and eggs we got him.

Do you think we're trying a little too hard with him?

What do you mean?

I mean, it's a steep ask to go from eating biscuits and gravy

to eating salad for every meal, in just a few days.

Yeah, but he's got to get some vitamins in him.

Right.

Skye, he's not going to eat salad for breakfast.

That was a fruit salad!

There was juicy Florida oranges, crunchy California almonds...

Kale.

Okay there was some kale in there.

Then tell me how to get him off the French fries.

Slowly.

And no kale. Cowboys don't eat kale.

Okay, so...

Broccoli? Collard greens?

You're getting warmer. But try a different color.

Purple!

Purple it is.

[CHUCKLES] Purple food...

[MEG'S PHONE RINGS]

Hey honey.

[Skye quietly] Hey mom.

Oh oh. What's wrong?

[Skye] It's dad.

What's he done now?

He's just not taking very good care of himself.

A body can only handle that for so long, right?

[Meg] Well, he loves his work and his work loves him.

It just doesn't leave a lot of time or energy for self-care.

Small steps, honey. Small steps.

It works for everyone.

I'm trying.

I think he's trying too.

[KNOCKING AT SKYE'S DOOR]

Hey, mom. I got to go.

Ryan's outside. We got to head to the venue.

I love you.

Love you too, honey.

[Harris onstage] I'd like to end with a Christmas song for y'all.

I know it's sentimental...

But this is the time of year

to really cherish the ones you love.

[Harris] And on that note...

I'd like to invite my beautiful daughter

Skye Sanderson for this next number.

[WHOOPING, APPLAUSE]

[Harris] I think she's going to need

a little more encouragement, folks.

[LOUDER WHOOPING, APPLAUSE]

Come on, honey. They won't bite.

[CHEERING, APPLAUSE]

♪ [HARRIS STARTS PLAYING GUITAR] ♪

♪ ♪

♪ O holy night the stars are brightly shining ♪

♪ It is the night of our dear Savior's birth ♪

♪ Long lay the world in sin and error pining ♪

♪ Till He appeared and the soul felt its worth ♪

♪ A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices ♪

♪ For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn! ♪

[SKYE AND HARRIS SING TOGETHER] ♪ Fall on your knees ♪

♪ O hear the angel voices ♪

♪ O night divine! ♪

♪ O night when Christ was born ♪

-Man! They're amazing. -Uh huh. Yup.

♪ O night O night divine ♪

[CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]

[Harris] Skye Sanderson, ladies and gentlemen!

[CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]

Thanks y'all.

Good night. And Merry Christmas.

[Harris V.O.] Singing with my little girl again,

well that touched my heart.

But after that, the road got rocky.

Skye was heading to Meg's, but me...

I didn't belong anywhere.

[Ryan] So I saw Raspberry White Hot Chocolate

on the board and I thought of you.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

You know,

there's no real chocolate in white chocolate, right?

I meant regular hot chocolate with extra marshmallows.

How much extra?

-A lot. -Perfect.

[HARRIS YAWNS LOUDLY]

Hey Dad.

How about you take me on a walking tour

of your hometown today?

Um...

I was just thinking about having some coffee,

write some lyrics maybe.

For old times' sake.

This place is like an hour from mom's

but I haven't been here since...

I don't know when.

All right. Invite that boyfriend of yours?

[SKYE LAUGHS] He's not my boyfriend.

Don't think your dad doesn't see the way you two light up

when you look at each other.

He's all right.

Although you could do better.

He could not do better.

He'd be lucky to have you. And he knows it.

[LAUGHING] Okay. That's good. Thank you.

Go get ready.

Hey! We're going on a walk. You're coming.

Okay.

Where can I find the key to your place?

Honey...

Dad. I'm not going to judge your messy house.

I just want to get your walking shoes.

You're not going to be comfy walking around

in your boots all day.

I don't have a house anymore.

What do you mean?

I sold it... a while back.

You sold grandma's house?

And everything in it?

So where've you been living?

Right here.

You live on the tour bus?

[Harris] It's not how it sounds.

Then enlighten me.

My walking shoes are here now.

[Meg] I'm not surprised.

I tried calling the house once last year

when the furnace went out here.

I couldn't remember the name of the service company we used.

I just thought he got rid of the landline.

People don't use them much anymore.

Nobody seems to be alarmed that my father is homeless!

Who lets that happen to someone

they're supposed to be taking care of?

[Ryan] To be fair, he does love it on the bus.

It's like living on a boat.

Everything he needs. Just a little smaller.

A lot smaller.

He had a garden, a real bathroom, dignity.

We doubled the tour budget whenever we went out full time.

So that takes care of everything.

He had roots!

He got rid of everything from our past.

Grandma's jewelry, our record collection.

It's like none of it mattered to him.

I thought the whole family knew about this?

That's what he told me.

It's not your fault Ryan. Harris is a grown man.

If he wants to sell the house, he's going to do it.

There's nothing you could do to stop him.

Well, I'm bringing him here in the morning.

Oh. Does he know that?

Good luck, sweetheart.

[Harris] More pancakes!

They're delicious.

More coffee!

You come get the coffee, Harris.

[HARRIS CHUCKLES]

So you're just going to brush over the fact

that you've been living on a bus?

That's not a home, dad.

It's one step away from being homeless.

Music is my life and that life is on the road.

You know that.

It's a bus.

It's a short commute to work, right across the parking lot.

That's great. Joke about it.

Another wonderful 'Harris Sanderson' decision

that you can blame on your career.

Skye, please.

I'm worried about you!

You don't need to be.

You happy now?

I told you I didn't want her touring with me.

But you went on and on and on

about contractual obligations.

Only because you shut down

when I said you should spend Christmas with your family.

Have a heart, it's the holidays.

She got fired. She needs a paycheck.

So that's what this was. -No!

You didn't really want to spend Christmas with me, did you dad?

Or any day, really.

-Sweetheart, I... -Stop!

I've gotten pretty use to your rejection by now.

Don't even get me started on you.

You're one stubborn guy.

Come on, Skye.

At least let me explain.

I already understand. Completely.

[DOOR SLAMS CLOSED]

[PLUCKING CHORDS ON GUITAR]

[KNOCKING]

Am I interrupting?

Actually, I can't find it in my heart to care.

[HARRIS GROANS]

I can't think straight.

I don't even know what to say to her.

Well you could start by coming inside

and not hiding out here in the driveway.

Of course I want to spend Christmas with my daughter.

Pushed her away all these years.

I know she'll be happier without me.

Oh, you know that, do you?

You are as stubborn as a mule.

So I've been told.

I didn't know you got rid of the house.

I didn't need it.

Everything's here on the bus.

You don't need a home?

Home is where the heart is.

Well you better decide where your heart is because it's been

rolling down the highway with no sense of purpose or direction.

Don't be so stubborn that you don't see

the hand you've truly been dealt.

Well, I always was a terrible poker player.

[THEY BOTH LAUGH]

Do you remember that card shark in Memphis?

Oh, he took you for a ride! [HARRIS LAUGHS]

Thank goodness you walked in when you did.

I was about to lose my wedding ring!

[HARRIS LAUGHS]

Coming in?

Yeah.

[Skye] How did it not bother you

that he didn't have a roof over his head?

I know how this may look,

but in my defense, your father is not the kind of guy

who is going to be told what to do,

even by the person who sign his paychecks.

I get it. He's been working non stop.

A label likes to keep their earners earning.

Oh, so you think that somehow I've abandoned

your father's well being and health?

See, you don't know that I send him and Oscar

down to the Gulf Coast three, four times a year for fishing,

a little R&R, on my dime.

But how would you know that?

You hadn't been here.

I know that you lied to me.

I know that you forced him to spend time with me

so that you could go back to Nashville.

[Harris] All those years ago...

I owe you an explanation.

No, Harry. Don't.

I could see the road was wearing on you and Skye.

She needed a normal life and

I wanted to let you get off the ride

without feeling like you'd let me down.

You didn't have to cheat.

Nothing happened with LouAnne.

I slept on her couch and listened to her snore

more nights than I can count.

How was I supposed to know that?

You brought her as your date to Christmas dinner.

The two of you seemed so happy on tour.

LouAnne's a friend.

That's all.

It just...

seemed easier to have you mad at me than

to talk about the truth.

I'm sorry.

I thought you didn't love me anymore.

I love you Meg.

I've only ever loved you.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

And yeah, I'm sorry,

I didn't tell you that he needed a little push.

But he loves you. Surely you know that by now.

Ryan, nothing that my dad says or does

shows me that he loves me.

That little poem.

He looked at you like you were his whole world.

Oh you believed that performance, did you?

I think you should go.

Back on tour, back to Nashville. It doesn't matter.

Skye. I know you're mad.

But I care a lot about you.

I'm just asking you to trust me.

I don't trust you.

[Meg] I've been doing a lot of thinking.

And I have something to tell you too.

I'm lonely.

And I'm not going to beat around the bush, Harris.

Will you come home?

Uh, look...

I don't want your life to be on that bus.

I want my husband back.

I want you beside me for life's big events, and small moments.

For everything.

You gave Skye a stable life.

But are you just going to continue to give up on us?

I'm on the road all the time.

It's who I am.

You said you love me.

I've loved you since the day we met.

But I'm not going to burden you with this life.

Your love is not a burden, it's a blessing.

Don't you know that?

You love your life.

I love mine.

But we can compromise.

We can find a balance.

♪ ♪

[Harris V.O.] I swear on my oldest Martin guitar,

I had no idea Meg would ever want me back.

♪ ♪

Hey, have you seen my parents?

No.

Your dad was supposed to cook breakfast. But, no.

Well, they're not in the house.

They're not outside.

Neither one of them is answering their phones.

-I'm actually getting worried. -[RYAN DIALS HIS PHONE]

The car's still here so I don't know

where they would have got to.

Ryan. What are you doing calling?

We left you a note on the fridge.

[Meg] You stay at the farm over the holiday with Skye.

Work it out.

Skye doesn't want me here.

You need to come get me.

Harris is going to finish the last few dates on the tour.

He and Oscar know what to do.

What? No. Absolutely not.

That's an unbreakable Focus Tone rule.

No one goes anywhere without a manager.

You have to have someone there to be...

Responsible.

[Meg] They have a very responsible tour manager.

She was tough to book right before the Christmas holiday.

And this mystery manager...

She's been on tour before, I'm guessing?

[Meg] Of course I have.

I even know the words to the songs

because I co-wrote half of them.

And you never know.

I might be rusty but maybe I'll get up on stage.

Bye, Ryan!

I found your parents.

Thank you.

For finding them.

Not bad for someone who doesn't care. Right?

♪ ♪

[HORSE SNORTS]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

So I read my mom's note.

She actually used the words 'second honeymoon'.

It's kinda sweet, though, right?

Giving each other a second chance.

What are you so angry about?

I'm not angry.

That hay begs to differ.

It just bothers me

that you actually think I let your father go 'homeless'.

From the time I signed him everyone said he was washed up.

Said he was a has-been.

For weeks, I'd be on the phone with promoters trying

to convince them that he was the one who could fill their rooms.

And guess what?

He wasn't.

Not at first.

I had to eat a lot of crow in those days.

But I kept working, I kept promoting, getting press.

First it was the old timers.

They remember his old tunes.

But then the radio picked up his music again.

Carved out a whole new audience.

A loyal audience at that.

Skye, I care.

About your family.

And I care about you.

♪ ♪

Thank you.

Yeah, you're welcome.

♪ [HAPPY MUSIC BEGINS] ♪

♪ In the magic of December ♪

[Harris V.O.] Being on the road again with Meg

was like a dream I never thought would come true.

But there was one more stop on the tour.

I had a few more things to make right.

I felt bad leaving the kids in the dark.

But then again,

something was bound to push those two together. ♪ And that someone lets you in ♪

♪ In their heart you are invited ♪

♪ Feels like coming home again ♪

♪ Light the tree and make a memory ♪

♪ And raise a glass or two ♪

♪ This Christmas wish ♪

♪ Has brought me here to you ♪

♪ Light the tree and make a memory ♪

♪ And raise a glass or two ♪

♪ This Christmas wish has brought me here to you ♪

[Harris] Hey Oscar...

Been thinking about how to make things right with Skye.

I was wondering...

If I were to quit the road for awhile...

What would you do?

I'd go to that place that

Carmen and me have on the coast in Mexico.

What would you do down there?

[LAUGHS] Retire, Harris.

Retire?

You mean, like, when people stop working?

That's when people like me

start spending those big songwriting royalties,

and stop worrying about life.

That sounds nice.

[Oscar] You're finally tired of the road.

I get it.

Maybe there's more to life, you know?

More than sleeping, singing, and scratching?

More Meg.

More Skye.

More life.

You should try it.

At least for a while.

It's been a good ride, hasn't it?

Yeah! [LAUGHS]

The best.

[APPLAUSE]

Umm...

I want y'all to do something for me.

You remember it's Christmas Eve, right?

Take that warm feeling inside you right now.

Bring that feeling home to your family.

Bring it to the one you need to make things right with.

The one you love more than anything else in the world.

[Harris] Can y'all do that for me?

[CROWD CHEERS AND CLAPS]

Thank you.

Merry Christmas!

[APPLAUSE]

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

Well, that's the last stop.

Your rental car's waiting.

You going to drive this baby all the way to Mexico?

[LAUGHS] You're kidding me, right?

Once I drop this off in Nashville,

Carmen is doing all the driving.

I'm putting my feet up for a change.

We're going to miss you.

[Oscar] We'll miss you too.

We'll wait for you on the beach.

I'll build you a guesthouse.

We'll be there.

[Oscar] You better be.

[Harris] Megan Caroline Sanderson.

[Meg] Harris Alfred Sanderson.

You are more beautiful now

than the day we met at the county fair.

All these years on the road

I thought that was the only life for me.

I told reporters I didn't have a home.

It fit the image, you know.

But getting close with you again...

You remembered you have a home.

I remembered where my heart is.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

Merry Christmas, sweetheart.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[RADIO TURNED ON]

♪ [SONG ON RADIO PLAYING] ♪

[HARRIS SINGS ALONG] ♪ Country roads take me home ♪

[PHONE RINGING]

[Harris V.O.] I finally found my way home again.

[PHONE CONTINUES RINGING]

[Harris V.O.] But a big part of Skye's journey

was just beginning.

[Tiffany] Hey Skye.

Merry Christmas Eve!

[Skye] Merry Christmas Eve!

Umm, any chance you have something to drink nearby?

Will hot cocoa work?

[LAUGHS] Yes!

Anything chocolate definitely works.

We're celebrating my new job. [SQUEALS WITH HAPPINESS]

[Skye] That's amazing!

Who finally stepped up?

Viva? Strikers?

Alderson!

You've got to be kidding me!

Nope.

Kelly's chair is really comfortable.

[LAUGHS] I'm so happy for you!

You're going to take the music world by storm!

Actually, I think you'll be taking the music world by storm.

I want you to be my first artist.

What do you think?

I don't think I'm ready.

[Skye] I only play for small crowds

like tonight at my mom's Christmas display.

Skye Sanderson! Stop doubting your talent.

You were born ready.

Tiff...

I don't know what to say.

Say you'll help your best friend

launch her career as a music exec.

[Tiffany] Say you believe in me.

[Ryan] You seem really chipper.

Good news?

Yeah, um, I wasn't expecting this,

but my friend Tiffany just got promoted

to head of Alderson Records.

So she's better than Kelly Kain? Am I right?

Yeah. Definitely.

And she's always been my biggest supporter.

She wants to sign me

and she wants me to start in the studio next week.

So you'll be gone next week?

You're going to do great!

The world needs to hear that voice of yours.

Thank you, Ryan.

I got a little surprise.

Stay right there.

♪ ♪

New addition to the Christmas light display.

In honor of the most amazing woman I've ever met.

[Ryan] And who has truly lit up my heart.

You like?

I love it.

And I love you, Ryan Avery.

I love you, Skye Sanderson.

Thank you...

For getting my family back together.

It was really a selfish act.

Why is that?

Because I plan on being part of that family.

Are you sure you know what you're getting into?

I got a pretty good idea. Yeah.

Well, a house ain't a home without some music, right?

That's right!

[Harris V.O.] Every year Meg sings

for the neighborhood folks at Christmas.

But since the two of us skipped out like a couple of runaways,

this year was up to Skye to hold down the tradition.

And good ole Ryan, he was there to help.

Not that outlet, Ryan!

[Ryan] Oh yeah. Copy that!

Hey y'all.

How about that Christmas light display?

[CHEERING AND APPLAUSE]

So, there's someone who's very important to me.

This song's for you Ryan.

♪ [STARTS PLAYING GUITAR] ♪

♪ ♪

♪ This year for Christmas I don't need a thing ♪

♪ Just your love ♪

♪ My heart flutters when you say my name ♪

♪ It's enough ♪

♪ I don't need no gifts under my Christmas tree ♪

♪ All that I want is you here with me ♪

♪ Just to hold for Christmas ♪

♪ You in my arms ♪

♪ It's where you belong ♪

♪ Just to hold for Christmas ♪

♪ All that I need is you here with me ♪

[APPLAUSE]

♪ ♪

[MESSAGE NOTIFICATION]

Tiff just texted me.

A video of my performance tonight is going viral.

Yes it is!

Well I guess everyone likes a little taste of home.

I feel lucky that I can being some light into their lives.

[Ryan] I'm lucky that you're in my life.

I never actually got a full walk thru

of the Christmas tree display.

You want to do me the honors?

After you!

[Ryan] I want to always be by your side.

♪ ♪

You're so beautiful.

I'm so happy right now.

I want you to be happy every day.

So what would you say...

I'll partner up with Tiffany, help manage your career.

I'd say that's sounds too good to be true.

The label would still be Alderson

and Focus Tone will handle the management.

We can hammer out the details, but it'll work.

I think that's genius.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

♪ ♪

♪ ♪

[Harris V.O.] Things were coming out pretty good

for the Sandersons.

But I needed one more thing for Christmas.

Forgiveness.

[HARRIS SNIFFLES]

[Harris] It was your first almost Christmas.

Your mother was so beautiful.

You made us wait a whole another week.

[THEY BOTH LAUGH]

Good things take time, right?

[Harris] Your Star of Bethlehem.

First grade art class.

I never knew a child could love glitter so much.

I remember I got it all over my hands, my clothes, the tour bus.

I never cared.

No, I didn't think you did.

You would just tell me to be creative and get messy.

You got it all over the back of my favorite guitar.

I like to see it there.

Keep you close.

I love you, Skye.

I made such a mess of things

because I just wanted you to have a normal life.

But you didn't deserve to feel rejected.

This Christmas, I still had to come to you.

I hurt you so much over the years.

How could I come back from that?

I told myself you're better off without me.

But I'm not, though.

I'm really not.

Well, I'd like to spend every Christmas with you from now on.

Me too.

[LAUGHING] You're such a sap.

♪ Ain't it amazing ♪

♪ How everything changes ♪

♪ Hearts just seem to be more tender ♪

[Harris V.O.] Listen to your loved ones.

If you can.

Learn from my stubborn mistakes.

No matter how far you stray,

you can always come back home.

♪ Somewhere with the ones you love ♪

[Harris V.O.] Merry Christmas.

♪ Loving the ones you're with ♪

♪ I'll tell you what it is ♪

♪ It must be Christmas ♪

♪ That candlelight service ♪

♪ Where we all sing Silent Night ♪

♪ About a baby in a manger ♪

♪ Puts a tear drop in your eye ♪

♪ As you stand so close ♪

♪ To what matters most ♪

♪ Ain't it amazing ♪

♪ How everything changes ♪

♪ Hearts just seem to be more tender ♪

♪ 'Round about mid-December ♪

♪ Yeah you get the good stuff ♪

♪ 'Cause you always wind up ♪

♪ Somewhere with the ones you love ♪

♪ Loving the ones you're with ♪

♪ I'll tell you what it is ♪

♪ It must be Christmas ♪

♪ ♪

♪ It must be Christmas ♪

♪ It must be Christmas ♪