All language subtitles for Amazing Winter Romance 2020 Hallmark 720p HDTV X264 Solar

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by VaVooM

With this next breath, we're
going to inhale the future.

And exhale the past.

Good.

The only limit to your
realization of tomorrow

is your doubts of today.

Doubts of tomorrow and
the next day and so on.

So, I take it
Darren didn't call.

Call?

The only connection that
we've had is via text.

I mean if I can't even get a
guy to commit to a phone call,

what's the point?

Well, based on your last
article, there is none,

which doesn't really work
for an inspirational column.

What are you talking about?

My article was fine.

Let's see, for your piece on
chasing dreams, you wrote...

It's time to get your
head out of the clouds.

Maybe.

And on true love, if someone
finds it, let me know.

Okay, maybe my articles haven't
been that inspired lately.

What's going on?

What happened to
your go get 'em,

seize the day spirit you had?

I mean the whole point of moving
to the city was to get inspired.

But lately it just feels like
something's been missing.

Which is why I'm
sending you back home.

How is that supposed to help?

Well, as your boss, your next
assignment is an article

on the charm of small towns.

But as your friend,
I think you need a timeout.

Okay, you sound like my mother.

Well, maybe she can help you
sort this out,

because the yoga and
the meditation aren't working.

And I'm sorry, Julie,
if something doesn't give,

I'm gonna have to find
a new writer.

No, no!

Already inspired, so inspired.

Okay.

Well, get to it.

So not inspired.

I'll be right with you.

It's incredible really.

I've been through
that maze twice,

and it still takes
my breath away.

Here we go, two cocoa lattes.

Thanks.

Well, look who it is!

Nora.

Two visits in just over a month,
what's the occasion, darlin'?

Nothing special.

I just had this crazy craving
for the best hot chocolate

in the county.

Country, don't you mean?

Whipped cream, no sprinkles?

Of course, and can I also get
a box of your brownies, please?

Thank you.

Daddy, can we go to the
snow maze again? Please?

Again? Let's see
what mom says.

So, tell me all about
this article that

they want you to write.

Well, it's supposed to be about
what makes small towns special.

You know, what makes
people want to visit them,

and what makes
people want to stay.

I sure wish you would
find a reason to want to stay.

Mom.

I get that you have to find your
own path, but I just miss you.

And seeing you over the
holidays for just a few days

just isn't enough.

I miss you, too.

It's colder than
a polar bear's toenails.

Hey, how's my girl?

- Hey Dad!
- How was the drive?

Made it in record time.

Well, of course you did
with your led foot.

Well, you done
plowing for the day?

Yeah, till the
next bout rolls in.

You guys have been bombarded
by so much snow already.

Oh, I'll say.

Your dad and his crew have been
working around the clock.

Well, you know what they say,
"Mother Nature gives you lemons,

you make lemonade".

How do you make lemonade
out of all of that snow?

You should ask Nate, he'd know.

Why?
He's... he's back?

I would have called to tell you,
but I was given strict

instructions not to.

Well that is purely
for your sake,

so you will stop hoping that
one day we will end up together.

Would that be so bad?

All right, so tell me, what
did Nate do with all that snow?

Ava, your hat!

You need that.

Okay.

Jules!

Hey stranger!

What are you doing here?

Well, you know, I was told
that you built something

that needs to be seen
to be believed.

It's true.

And mom said only Uncle Nate
would have thought of it.

Uncle Nate, so this is your...?

Niece.

This is Ava.

Ava, this is Julia, a very old
and special friend of mine.

Well, it's very
nice to meet you.

And who's that furry friend?

That's Theo.

He loves the snow.

So, did you come all the way
from Chicago to see my creation?

Sadly, I did not,
I am here on work.

But my parents said
that I needed to see

this thing for myself.

So, where is it?

It's out back.

Come on!

- Okay.
- She's showing ya.

What do you think?

Sure beats the mazes
we built as kids, huh?

Yeah, I'll say.

How do you even find
your way through it?

I can do it, watch!

- 'Cause she's a pro.
- Really?

Be careful!

- You want to go check out the fire pits?
- Yeah, sure.

So, how long is she
gonna be in there for?

Not nearly as long
as a first timer.

Ava's a pro.

Usually it takes about an hour.

But I did build a bunch of
emergency exits just in case.

She's a little
spitfire, isn't she?

Takes one to know one.

I'm just glad she
didn't lose her spirit

after my sister
and Roy split up.

It was good of you
to move in with them.

You know she'll always
have her Uncle Nate

to get her into trouble.

What is this?

Here you go. I hope
you like chocolate.

Of course I do, but
where did you get this?

From inside the maze.

It's Nora's, homemade.

This maze is truly
a community effort.

You have no idea.

Where's my ice cream?

So you dumped all the snow
from helping my dad plow

onto your field?

Yeah, and then after I drew the plan,
we started building it.

Sheldon provided the wood,
old Larry and the crew helped with

building the frame, then anyone
else who could help pitched in

with building snow walls
and all the extras,

like Nora's Burger Shack.

Ice cream, hot chocolate.

You know that is one thing
this town is great for,

everybody helps everyone.

I think it has a few more
things going for it than that,

but that's just me.

So, why did you build this?

Well you know how things slow down
around here in the winter,

even though that's one
of the best times of year

to be in Williston.

Well, I figured why not do
something to get people out here,

so they can see just how
fun the snow and ice can be.

Has it worked?

We get a few more
people through,

but it's nothing
like the summers.

Well who knows,
maybe I can help.

Really?

What? The city suck all
the fun out of you?

No, but I want my article
to feature the town,

not your goofy mug.

So is living in
the city everything

you hoped it would be?

Yeah, it's great.

I mean I've got a cool
online magazine job,

and I've got my own place
in the centre of it all.

And the people, I mean there's,
there are lots of people.

I bet they don't come
together like we do though.

No, but it's, it's
different in, in a good way.

So with all these people, have
you found someone, you know,

to share all this
awesomeness with?

No, I'm, I'm way
too busy for that.

I mean it's not like there
aren't a ton of options

in the city or anything.

Right, of course, I figured
it would be like dipping in

an ocean rather than, say,
off Fisherman's Bridge.

Exactly.

Hey, look, I'm, I'm sorry
I kind of lost touch.

Hey, you know me,

I'm not into the whole
video texting thing,

and I could have made an effort
when you came into town, too.

No, but I understand, like,
you have the new farm to take

care of, and I'm only ever
in for a few days, so.

What about this time?

You sticking around?

Well that depends on if...

Theo!

I got to go.

- Yeah, go.
- I'll see you later?

I'll see you later.

Dad's asleep.

I'm not surprised.

They've been calling him
in every hour of the day

and night all winter.

Does he have a big enough crew?

Yeah, he does, including Nate.

You know, what Nate is
doing with that snow maze

is incredible and it's
all so people can enjoy

our little town.

I know what you're doing.

And yes, I agree,
Nate is a great guy,

but I was best friends
with him for 15 years,

so it's kind of hard
for me to see him as,

you know, anything else.

Well, I think your father would
have something to say to that.

Like, better to be
friends before lovers.

That's really good.

What's his favorite one?

I can't change the
direction of the wind...

But I can adjust my sails
to reach my destination.

...but I can adjust my sails
to reach my destination.

Good old Jimmy Dean.

Nora, let me help you.

Still using real cream, I see.

Is there any other way to
make ice cream, darlin'?

So, have you been out to
see Williston's own wonder.

I have and it
is quite something.

But be real nice if we
got some folks out here.

Lord knows summers are busy,
but come first snowfall, that's it.

I just wish the snow
didn't keep people away.

I mean winters in Williston
are truly the best.

Amen to that.

Julia, Skye, Skye, Julia.

I'll let you two ladies
get acquainted

while I put these in the back.

Hi, it's nice to meet you.

Oh, no, that's too formal.

We like to hug it out
here in Williston.

We do?

Oh, we do.

Nora, I have got
another piece of my art

for you to display.

Really feel like this
particular piece is gonna

connect with the clientele,
so I think it would look great

right by the cash.

Absolutely.

Oh, and did you hear I'm
designing the fliers

for Nate's maze?

He and I were hanging
out, you know,

spit balling ideas about how
to get people to come out and.

Oh, my gosh, I have to go.

It was so nice to
meet you, and Nora,

I will be back
with those fliers.

- Great.
- Great.

Yeah.

Poor girl, moved to
town a few months ago and

fancies herself not just
a local, but an artist.

What that one lacks in talent,

she makes up for in spirit.

What is it though?

I think it's pastry.

Hey Dad, you going in?

Yeah, we, we got two inches,
and that's our marker, so yeah,

it's time to go play
with some trucks.

You want to come?

Yeah.

- Let's go.
- Yes!

All right, guys gather around.

Now listen, I don't know
how long this is gonna take,

but we got a little
extra help today.

You all know my little girl.

Dad.

All right, all right,
enough of the mushy stuff.

Glen, Pete, you guys
are on the west end.

Nate, Julia, you guys are gonna
take the lots on the east side.

Bundle up guys, it's as cold
as a penguin's hind out there.

And Julia, watch the led foot.

Of course.

All right, drive safe.

Well, this doesn't look so bad.

I'm sure we can
knock it down in 30.

Actually, I say I could probably
do the whole thing myself in 20.

Really Nate?

What are we, like,
five years old?

You ready?

I was born ready.

Three, two.

Eighteen minutes, not bad.

The kids are gonna love
this at school on Monday.

Just the kids?

I'm on top of the world!

Come on, get up here.

You are such a dork.

- Need some help?
- I'm good.

No.

They built a new
jungle gym for the kids.

Yeah, my sister
actually headed up

the fundraiser for that.

Do you remember that old metal
slide and the merry-go-round?

I fell off that thing more
times than I can count.

But at least they kept
the old swing set.

And I used to wait in line
every single day for that.

Well, there's no one there now.

Let's go.

- Okay.
- Come on.

Yeah, you can go higher.

Not too high though.

Oh, come on, who are you?

I'm an adult.

Hey, you remember
the twist thing?

You're doing it.

- Okay.
- Yeah.

Okay, twist.

You ready?

Okay.

Okay, watch your hair.

- Okay.
- There.

- All right.
- Okay.

Go!

- Hey Skye.
- Hi.

Don't tell me you're bringing
me some more of your hot soup.

Not this time, but I've got
something else to keep

you nice and warm.

Nate!

Sorry.
Are you okay?

I'm sorry, I thought you
were working alone today.

This is Jules, Julia.

Yeah, we've met.

Of course, I just
didn't realize you guys

knew each other.

Yeah, Jules and I,
we go way back.

Really?

I thought you were
from the city.

Yeah, but I moved to
the city after high school,

but I am born and
raised Williston.

Great.

I don't know why anybody
would ever want

to move away from here.

I couldn't agree more.

Well, here you go.

- I brought you some of my homemade tea.
- Thank you.

It's got ginger in it to
keep you nice and toasty.

I would have brought you some,

but I didn't realize
you were a snow plower.

Oh no, that's okay.

I mean I'm not.

I sometimes work for my
dad, but I'm a writer,

a journalist actually.

But she really knows
her way around third gear.

That I do.

Wonderful.

Well, thank you so much
for bringing me the hot tea.

You're always so thoughtful.

And I'll make sure to
share it with Jules.

Great.

I will not keep you from your
work, but between you and me,

I've got some really
good ideas for your maze.

Really?

Well, come by anytime,
I'd love to hear them.

You bet I will.

- Well, you keep warm now, all right.
- I will.

- Stay cozy.
- You have a good one.

- Bye.
- Bye. Thank you for the tea!

You're welcome.

Well she sure lays it on thick.

What do you mean?

Come on, the whole
I'm such a townie,

but I've only been
here for a few months.

So, she likes Williston,
what's wrong with that?

I think she likes a whole
lot more than just Williston.

Okay, now you sound like you
did when Jemma Cooper used

to chase me around here.

Yeah, that's because
you wouldn't admit

that she liked you.

She complained all the time
that it wasn't fair

that I got
all of your attention.

Well most of the time you did.

Still, you know she
didn't need to dump paint

on my favorite shirt
because of it.

That was a nice
shirt, too, it was.

I don't know, let's go, I don't
want to be here past sunset.

Morning sunshine.

Did you have fun?

Despite only four
hours of sleep, I did.

Well your dad was grinning
from ear to ear this morning.

He kept going on and on about
having his little girl

part of the crew again.

Dad is already awake?

Up and out at the yard,
tinkering with the salt truck.

He gave me these.

Apparently Nate left
them in his plow.

Dad wanted to know if you would
drop them off at his house.

- I'm on it.
- Good, great.

Thank you.

All right, class, so
remember we're counting

steps and keeping time, okay.

Well if it isn't
little Julia Miller.

Hey Brook.

- Is this your class?
- Yeah, it is.

They've been begging me to take
them on a field trip to

the maze, and I just started
coming up with ways

to use it as a learning tool.

So, today's math.

Snowball fight!

Well, it looks like
they're hard at work.

That's my brother for ya.

Hey, Nate, stop
distracting them,

or I'm gonna give
you a detention.

I see he still lights up
with the sight of you.

We just, we haven't seen
each other in a while.

I know, I saw how
much he missed you.

Well, I just, I came
to drop these off.

- So, can you make sure that he gets them?
- Sure.

Will I see you again?

I hope so.

- Have fun with math class.
- Thanks.

So, what did you think?

I think it's a good
article, Julia.

I mean the bit about
this maze, wow!

Who is this guy who built it?

He's an old friend of mine.

Just a friend?

Yes, just a friend.

Too bad, he looked kind of
cute in that photo you sent me.

Oh, no, I didn't mean
to send that one to you.

It's okay, you sent me plenty,
although I would love a couple

more of the maze
for the article.

Maybe some aerials or something,

just so we can really
get the scope of it.

And maybe a little
bit more about

what makes small
town so special.

Draw from experience,
something from the heart.

Yeah, no, I can do that.

Okay.

Okay, I'll talk to you soon.

Something from the heart.

Nate!

Nate!

Nora, have you seen Nate?

Sorry darlin'.

But if you see Sheldon,

- let him know the grill's warmed-up.
- Will do.

Nate!

So, you want to toboggan?

No, I just need to get an
aerial photo of the maze.

That's too bad, we used to
have a lot of fun tobogganing.

Yeah, I remember.

Where did all this
extra snow come from?

This is all the snow we
never used for the maze.

So, you want to do it?

No, do you see how
steep and icy this is?

It's like a luge.

I'm just gonna walk down.

I dare ya.

Really Nate?

- Yeah.
- Well you're so keen on it, I dare you.

No, I double dog dare you.

- Oh, you're on.
- Do it.

You guys played really well at
your practice this morning.

What's Uncle Nate doing
on the snow pile?

Oh no.

Are you ready?!

What are you doing?

Something you were told
not to do.

It's fine, Julie and I used to tackle
some serious toboggan hills

back in our day.

Plus, she dared me.

If Julia told you to jump off a cliff,
would you do it?

See, even your niece
has more sense than you.

I mean you don't
have to do the dare.

Ava, close your eyes.

- No, no, no, Nate, are you okay?
- I don't know.

Let me help you.

Really?

I can't believe I fell for that.

And that's why this
hill is so dangerous.

You got me again.

All right, it's time for a shower
after your practice.

But, if your mom says
it's okay afterwards,

we could get hot chocolate.

Can I, mom?

Of course.

Now giddy up on
into that shower.

So, are you going up?

No, I'm good.

Okay, 'cause I want
to show you something.

Okay.

Oh fun.

So, I was thinking after
people finish the maze,

they can write something
about their experience.

Like a guest book?

Kind of, but deeper, you know.

I just don't want them to forget
about the journey they went

on when they find
their way through.

I heard once when you
write something down,

- it stays with you.
- That's true.

But, you know, I don't think
that this place will have

any problem staying with anyone.

That's the hope.

How about that hot
chocolate, you game?

You know I never
say no to Nora's.

But you have a little bit of
snow still right over here.

And at school we were
learning all about how

to make ice lanterns out
of balloons and water.

I know how to do that.

Really?

Then maybe we can make
one together some time.

I would absolutely love that.

Well if it isn't my
three favorite kids.

Do you think we could get
three hot chocolates?

Always.

Ava, why don't you go into
the back and sample some of

my new chocolate creations?

They're cooling on the counter.

Thanks Nora!

I'll bring them out to you.

Go have a seat.

- Thanks.
- Okay.

Prepare to be a-mazed.

Skye's been making those.

She's putting them up all over town
in the neighbouring county.

- What?
- Nothing.

It's clever.

But?

But it's just a little weird,
you know, how invested she is.

I mean it's like
she's trying so hard,

and she's not even from here.

My hometown is
Interlaken, Switzerland,

and I still call Williston home.

Yeah, but that's
different, Nora,

you've been here for 20 years,
and you brought your Swiss

chocolate expertise, so you are
an automatic special citizen.

Thank you.

Well, maybe she's just got small
town in her blood like I do.

And I don't?

I didn't say that.

You're the one who couldn't
wait to get out of here.

I mean I never want
to leave the county.

Maybe you should.

Why? I have everything
I need right here.

Really, everything?

Yeah, even sprinkles.

You know, you two sound
just like you did sitting

in my shop as kids, like
an old married couple.

I still think it's weird.

You're weird.

Here we go.

All right, where to, home?

You know, I think
I'm gonna take a walk.

Okay, well, call me
if you need anything.

I will, thank you.

And today it was fun, so
thank you guys so much.

- Bye Julia.
- Bye.

How long is Julia staying?

'Cause I like her.

I don't know.

Well you should ask her to stay
'cause you like her, too.

Okay, home time.

Thank you so much!

Next stop.

Oh, my gosh!

Skye, I'm so sorry!

- It's my fault, it's my fault.
- Here, let me help.

Junior's New York Bakery?

Yeah, it's just my parents.

They sent me a care package.

You know how it is when
you move away from home.

I know.

So your parents,
they're still in New York?

That's right.

You know, but I am so over
the big city, the people,

the cars, the
shopping, you know.

I mean there's so many stores
in New York you could shop

for days, but who would
want to do that?

- Not me.
- Right.

Right.

So, what's so
special about Junior's?

The New York cheesecake,
of course, it is the best,

if you ask me, but not as
good as Nora's croissants,

of course, you know.

- Great, so I have to go.
- Okay.

Well sorry again.

Yeah, I'll see you.

Bye.

Hey Dad!

Hey.

The plow operating okay?

Yeah, I'm just giving a little
love and oil to the one

you took out the other night.

What? I was
easy on her.

Right.

Next time, I'm gonna
sign you up with Pete,

because you and Nate get in
too much trouble together.

Well, I can't promise that
I'll be here for next snowfall.

I do have to get back to
the city at some point.

I know.

Wait, come here,
I want to show you something.

Whoa, Dad!

She's something, huh?

- Oh, my gosh, you've taken her out?
- Yeah, a few times.

What does Mom think?

She doesn't know!

She'll only worry
about me on it.

Yeah, that's because this
led foot of mine is genetic.

So when do you think
you have to go back?

Sometime after
this article runs,

but first my boss wants me to add
a little bit of heart to it,

you know, what gives small towns
like Williston their charm.

That can't be hard.

Is it?

I mean it shouldn't be,
but I don't know,

maybe I've been gone too long,
maybe I'm just not inspired

anymore, which is crazy because
I write inspirational pieces.

I just, I don't know why
it's been so hard lately.

Well, look, I'm not a
writer by any means,

but maybe you want to think about
the things you miss about this place,

like Nora and Sheldon's
annual pancake breakfast,

which is gonna
be at the maze tomorrow.

Maybe it's the, the little things
that'll help you find your heart.

Yeah.

Yeah!

Want to get on?

Yes.

Oh, Dad, she's beautiful.

Isn't she?

Now I remember when Nate
first asked Bob to dump

the snow in his backyard.

I don't think you had
any idea just how much snow

there actually was.

So, how exactly
did you build it?

Well, your Dad brought the plows
out and started dumping all

the snow on the wood frames, and
then pretty much everyone else

you see here, they
helped with packing it

and smoothing it over.

You know what they say,
it takes a village.

Or a small town.

Cheers to that.

I will cheers that.

Julia, come on, I want
to show you something.

Okay.

Am I allowed to come?

Maybe.

- I'll be back.
- Have fun.

Look.

It's beautiful, Ava.

It's a snow angel!

Do you know how to make one?

Are you kidding me?

We left our mark
all over this place.

Then you have to make one.

Okay, here we go.
Ready?

Yeah.

Hey, you're on my angel.

You're on my wing.

Perfect!

Yeah, good.

She's talking about mine.

Oh no, she's definitely
talking about mine.

No, I'm talking about Julia's.

What?

Your wings are touching,
that means you'll always

be together, even
when you're angels.

Well you know what?

I'll bet I'll fly faster then
as well.

Really?

Well you better fly pretty fast.

Run! Run!

Hey, so what did you think?

Julia, the article is great.

All that stuff about how in
small towns the community always

comes together, that was gold.

So be happy, 'cause it seems
like you're getting some

of that mojo back.

I think so, too.

Which is why you probably
should just stay a bit longer.

I mean there's nothing pressing
bringing you back here at all.

You know, maybe you're right.

This town has been good for
me, so thank you, Selena.

I'll talk to you soon, okay.

Well something smells good.

Fresh cut fries.

Of course.

It sounds like Theo's a fan
of your cooking.

Dog's got good taste.

Well, I hope that you're ready
because my article is going to run,

so that means that there
might be a little more traffic

through here sooner than later.

Well, I hope so,
'cause it would be a shame

if folks didn't get
to experience all this.

Hey, do you mind keeping an eye
on the place for a minute?

I forgot some supplies
in the truck.

Yeah, sure.

I don't think you're
supposed to have fries.

Wait, where did you go?

Theo! Theo!

Wait Theo!

Theo.

No, no, no, no, no, no!

Okay, okay, Theo!

A trail of french fries will
help me find my way back.

Theo!

Come on, buddy, shush.

You didn't.

Theo, hey.

Oh boy, where is home?

Okay, here you go, Theo.

Hello?

Hello?

Oh, Ava, oh, my gosh,
I'm so excited to see you.

Theo ran away and I have no idea
how to get out of here.

Here, follow me.

Okay.

Thank you, Ava,
you are a life saver.

Hey, are you here
on another school field trip?

Miss Rosen said we could hang
our art in the maze today.

She's been helping
the teachers at the school

with our art classes.

Okay, everybody,
come and get your paintings.

We're gonna hang
them in the maze.

Isn't it great?

They're gonna make the
maze into an art gallery.

Yeah.

What have you been doing?

Long story.

Who did the alien?

Okay, now remember, art is meant
to be seen, so spread out,

find a good wall, and remember
we want the viewing public

to appreciate your talents.

Nate, we are going to
have a painting class

in the warming barn.

Do you want to try your
hand at some painting?

I think I'll leave that
to the kids.

Can you hear that?

Their laughter is so inspiring.

Probably a lot better
than those car horns

that you're stuck hearing
every single day.

Actually it's not as bad as,
you know, say maybe New York,

but I wouldn't know, I mean it
never really appealed to me.

What about Chicago?

Well, every city's different.

I'd have to agree.

New York is truly one of a kind.

It's unlike any other city.

That is my Dad calling.

- One sec.
- Okay.

Hi Dad.

So, are you sure you
don't want to try your hand

at some painting?

I'm really not an artist.

That's just not true.

Look at this maze,
it is a work of art,

and you did it because
art comes from in here.

I got to go.

My Dad's plowing road 40,
and he asked if I could

help clean out the salt
truck over at the shop.

Do you want me to help you out?

Yeah, that would be great.

Okay, sure.

Well, Skye,
thanks for bringing the kids here.

Great, my pleasure.

- Yeah.
- And maybe if you're home later,

I could come by and tell you
my great idea for the maze.

Sure, so I'll see you later.

See you.

- Sure.
- Okay, great.

Bye Skye.

Well that truck is as clean
as it's gonna get.

Well, I hope he isn't doing
all the work himself out on 40.

I'd be happy to go do it
for him.

Of course he's doing
all the work by himself,

you know him, he loves it.

You know, he once told me
that operating the salt truck

and the plow was like playing
with toys in a sandbox.

That sounds like him.

Speaking of toys,
check this out.

Is that a Switchback XCR?

Now that's a nice toy.

Are you taking it out
for a spin?

Are you kidding?
My Dad knows better.

I'm sure he does, but do you?

No, no, no, no, I will not
be goaded into a dare.

Fine, but the Jules I knew
would have rode this out

the first chance she got.

But I guess you've tamed,
conformed, which is fine,

maybe boring, but it's fine.

I am not tamed.

If you say so.

And definitely not boring.

Here.

Oh really, so are we?

Oh, we so are.

I mean unless you don't
think that we should.

Oh no, let's punch it.

Fisherman's Bridge,
same as it always was.

You still drop a line in here?

I haven't in a while.

Ava's not really into fishing.

She gets bored and would rather
catch tadpoles along the shore.

And fishing by yourself,

you can only spend so much
time in your own head.

Yeah.

Hey, remember that time
that we caught that pike,

how huge it was?

And nasty, that thing had teeth.

Yeah, and we put it back 'cause
we thought anything

that has that much fight
deserves a second chance.

Yeah, and as far as I know,
no one's ever caught it.

- Good.
- Yeah.

I hope it's still out
there eating lures.

Our own little Loch Ness.

So you ever miss all this or...?

I'm doing, I guess.

But I mean not more than anybody
else misses their hometown.

So, Chicago isn't home?

I don't know.

I mean and I
thought it would be.

I've got some friends
and a boss, Selena,

who's really great, but...

But what?

No, no buts.

I just... I think I just need to spend
a little more time there.

If your chosen path
isn't working out,

you can always make
a different turn.

And I know you, Jules,

you're the strongest headed
woman I know.

You calling me stubborn?

No, of course not.

I guess what I'm trying to say
is if you're in a bad situation,

don't feel like you have to stay
in it because you think you need

to make it, especially when you
have all this to fall back on.

Well, we should get
back before my Dad does,

otherwise we are going
to be in big trouble.

We? I didn't know you
weren't supposed to take

this snowmobile out.

Oh really, you think
he'll believe that?

Yeah, we better hurry back.

- Yeah, that's what I thought.
- Yeah, you're right.

What if I were to write
the article just on the maze?

I mean I don't think
any other towns are doing

anything like it.

If you think it would help
get the word out, why not?

Yeah, I just, I want
to publicize it.

I feel like it's more
than just a maze.

You missed a spot.

Dad, we were just
cleaning it for you.

Nate really wanted
to take it out.

No, no, no, Jules
was itching, but...

- You dared me.
- No, I did not.

Kids, kids, just go, and be
lucky I can't tell your mother.

Right, so we're, right, we're
kind of in this together.

- Okay, no, we have to go now.
- Okay.

How long do you think
it'll take him to get over it?

How long did it use to take him?

Right.

Well, why don't you come over
to my place for a bite to eat then?

Yeah, that sounds good,

- and I can make those lanterns with Ava.
- Perfect.

Cool.

That look on mom's face when
you two flooded the fridge,

thinking you could store those
snowballs until the spring,

that was absolutely priceless.

- It was a good idea.
- His idea.

- It was a good idea.
- No, it's not.

I have an idea.

Why don't we all go
in the maze after dinner

and make smores
out on the bonfire pits.

But there's a
bonfire in the maze?

Yeah, you haven't seen them?

Julia hasn't been
through the maze yet.

That is not true,
I went with Theo.

Theo?

It's a long story,
but she didn't make it far.

Because you see
when Julia was 12,

she got lost in one of
the corn mazes we made,

and now she's scared.

Yeah, for, like, over an hour.

I could take you, 'cause I
know where all the exits are.

A little safety patrol for ya.

I'll get it.

Saved by the bell.

I didn't say yes.

You two are adorable.

Sure, Miss Rosen,
we're all here.

- Hey Skye.
- Hi Nate, Brook and, Julia.

Oh yeah, townie hug.

Do you want some chicken?

No thank you, but
it smells amazing.

I just came by to share my
bright idea for the maze.

Which is...

...lights, you know, that way
people can come in the evening

as well as the daytime.

That's a great idea, Skye.

Isn't that a good idea?

Yeah, and Ava and I are
gonna make ice lanterns,

and I'm gonna write the
article only on the maze,

so I'm sure that will really
help bring people to it, too.

That's a good idea, too.

Great, maybe she can write
about how it's open

in the day and the night.

You could.

Do you want to help
me put these up?

Yeah, let's do it.

Here, I got it.

Bye.

Bye everyone.

- Thanks for dinner.
- Bye.

Okay, let's do another one.

Here we go.

How long do you think it
will take them to freeze?

Well, as my Dad says, it is
colder than a polar bear's

toenails out here, so I think
in a few hours we'll be able

to put candles inside of them.

Maybe I can bring one
to school tomorrow,

as long as Jamie Mason doesn't
ask me a million questions.

He's always bugging me.

Bugging you how?

He just talks too much.

Well, it sounds like maybe
he's interested in you,

like he likes you.

Really?

Did Uncle Nate bug you?

Well, yeah, but
that was different

because we were
always just friends.

Yeah, but I see him
bugging you now.

Yeah, he does talk to me,
like, way too much, right.

- Way too much.
- Like so much.

That's true.

It's beautiful.

Where do you think
we should put these?

I think the entrance to
the maze will be great.

I think that
that is a great idea.

I'm sorry, monkey, but it's
way past your bedtime

and you still have
school tomorrow.

But that is okay, because
I will put them exactly

where you want them.

- Thanks Julia.
- Good night.

Good night, Uncle Nate.

Good night, Miss Rosen.

Good night, monkey.

I'll see you at school, Ava.

So, how's it going?

Good, we're ready to
start lighting the inside.

Great.

We could use an extra hand.

No, I am staying outside.

You know, put a couple
of more lights maybe

around the entrance.

Are you sure?

One hundred percent positive.

- Come on.
- Go.

Hey, you coming?

Right behind ya.

So, where did you get the
inspiration for the maze?

I mean it's got so
many wonderful parts.

Just the past, you
know, experience.

Where do you get
inspiration for your art?

The same.

You can find that in New York?

Well, maybe, but my parents
haven't exactly been supportive

of my artistic endeavour, so
I decided to go out on my own,

you know, forge my own path.

Well do you ever miss it?

I mean New York's one of a kind.

It is, but just like Williston,

the people of New York are
really, really special,

not that I'm saying that
this town isn't special, too.

I mean it's sweet and it's warm
and it's got a lot of heart,

and it's really
starting to grow on me.

Where are you going?

We're going this way.

Hey guys.

What are you doing?

I was just looking at the tops
of the maze and I was, like,

how cool would it be if we
put, like, windmills, or, like,

a solar panel to charge
the lights or something?

I don't think that would
work with all the snow.

No, you're right,
that's a bad idea.

So are you guys done?

Not even close.

I have a feeling we're gonna
be here for a few hours.

But together, we will prevail.

I should probably go write my
article and leave you two to it.

Thanks for all the help.

Yeah, and, Skye, Nate was right,

this was a really great idea.

- See you later.
- Get out.

See ya.

Hey Mom, where's Dad?

He's probably tinkering with
that skidoo he's hiding from me.

Do you know about that?

Of course.

Love may be blind, but
marriage is a real eye opener.

I just hope he's careful.

You know Dad, he's like
Yogi Behr with the rules

- of the road, any road.
- I know.

Hey, so has Nate dated
anyone since I've been gone?

Nothing serious
that I can think of.

Well, there was this one gal
who was just here for a summer,

but yeah, that was it.

I think if Nate ends
up with someone,

it'll probably be with a woman
who has ties to this town,

like he does.

I thought you didn't want
to know what Nate was up to.

I'm just curious.

You know as his friend, I want
to see him happy, settled.

All right, well, I am gonna
go get some work done.

Love you.

Love you, too.

Hey, where are the ladies?

Julia went home early to work
on her article, and Skye just left.

So, Julia waved the white flag.

What does that mean?

You didn't catch that
back and forth between

the two of them earlier?

Of course you didn't.

What was it about?

You, you doofus.

- Me?
- Yeah, you.

It's so obvious
that Skye likes you.

Okay, now you sound like Jules.

Because she picked up on it,
and she's jealous.

- There's no way that Julia is jealous.
- Yes, she is.

Brook, she's never thought of me
as anything more than a friend.

Maybe when you guys were
kids, but not anymore.

I think you're off
base on that one.

I think that you don't want to
get your hopes up, but trust me,

from the eyes and ears of
a woman, she's jealous.

The twists and turns
of Williston's maze

will simply amaze you.

No, it's too much
like Skye's thing.

The dizzying turns of
this maze will what?

What will they do?

So will you put the farm
that you bought up for sale?

I don't know, it depends how
long Brook and I can keep living

with each other before we
drive each other crazy.

Yeah.

Hey.

Hey.

How did it go last night?

Good, we got all the lights up.

Good.

It looked real good.

Yeah, how about you,
how's the article coming?

It's not.

I mean I just, I can't figure
out the words to explain

the maze, you know, to really
get people to want to come out

and see it with their own eyes.

Build it and they will come.

Good one, Dad.

Well maybe you could
use a little time out.

What do you have in mind?

I don't know, maybe a little
winter tradition we used

to endeavor at the rink,
maybe clear your head,

inspire you a little.

You had me at endeavor.

Now who's quoting?

Okay, I have to get my
jacket and skates, come on.

See ya.

- Have fun.
- Bye.

You notice anything
about those two?

Are there two peas in a pod?

And how one looks at the other
when the other isn't looking.

And you've seen this 'cause?

Wide open, all the time.

This is still here.

- Why wouldn't it be?
- I don't know.

I mean I feel like if this
was in a city or something,

they'd make a parking
lot out of it.

See, that's why I love it here.

When was the last time you
were on skates, anyways?

The last time I was on skates
was our little league hockey team.

Hey, you know what?

You were good.

You feeding me
all those assists.

I think it was
the other way around.

Either way, we made a good team.

All right, well, let's do this.

You good?

Yeah, no, I'm fine.

You just, I'll, I have to
get my skate legs going.

Maybe just hang on for a little
bit till you get them back.

For a second, I don't need
you for a long time though.

- Okay, you got it.
- I got this, it's fine.

Okay, okay.

- Those kids.
- Those spitfires.

Yeah.

All I can do is spin now.

I'm gonna figure skate,
not hockey.

So, did that clear up any
of your writer's block?

No, but what I can tell you
is that this was super fun.

Did you see the look
on those kids' faces?

I saw it, especially
when you volunteered

to be at the other end
of the whip.

Because that's the best place,
you go so fast.

You know, there's not much
I've seen you be afraid of except...

I know where you're going
with this, Nate Perry.

Look Jules,
you got to go through.

Why?

Because it's like you said,
it's different than any other maze.

When you're inside, there's
no noise, there's no sound,

it's just you and your thoughts,
and before you know it,

you find your way through.

That's it, that's how we get
people to come see it.

What do you mean?

Everything you just said.

That was perfect, thank you.

Where are you going?

To go write while I'm inspired.

I'll see you later.

Good luck!

"Surrounded by pure
white snow with nothing

but your own thoughts.

Not even a single sound
or a breath of wind,

the maze will quiet the
noise that normally drowns

out our thoughts.

As you wind your way
through its corridors,

take a moment to warm
yourself by the fire,

or sip on a cup of hot cocoa
that reminds us of another time.

And as you journey
to find your way,

the maze will see you through
whatever troubles you may have

had, whatever questions
you needed answers to.

Until you reach the end and
you step out enlightened by the

journey you've just completed".

So is it working?

Working?

Julia, that is incredible.

Everyone in yoga
is talking about it.

And have you seen this new
hashtag snow maze movement?

It's like everyone wants
to experience this new

Zen you've created.

Not me, this is Williston.

Well, get ready, 'cause
Williston is about to get

a whole lot of visitors.

Hey.

Hey, grab a brush.

So, I just got off the
phone with my editor,

and turns out there is
some major buzz about

this maze in Williston.

Oh yeah, who do I have
to thank for that?

I think it was a joint
effort, don't you?

You lit the light bulb and
I just put pen to paper.

Well if things are gonna
get busy around here,

we might as well get
these horses exercised.

Want to go kick up some snow?

Yeah, I do.

So, what are you
going to do, Nate,

if all these people really do
come to little old Williston?

I mean I know how much you
like your small town pace.

You know, I think I'll
be able to handle it.

Besides, if the maze
does get busy enough

everyone's gonna
turn out to help,

and Skye even offered
to sell tickets, so...

Well that's not a surprise.

Are you jealous?

Of Skye?

Why would I be jealous?

I don't know,
that's why I'm asking.

No, I'm not jealous.

Skye seems like
a real go-getter.

You should ask her out.

Like on a date?

Yeah, on a date.

Okay, I don't even know
why we're talking about this.

I dare you.

You really want me to
go on a date with Skye?

Really?

No, I'm not gonna dare you
to go on a date.

I mean what kind of wingman
would I be?

But I mean if you
want to, you should.

Okay.

Okay.

It's cold.

A little something
to keep you warm.

- Thank you, Mom.
- You're welcome.

I do love this view.

So, now that the
article is done,

are you gonna go
back to the city?

That was always the plan, Mom.

Well, plans can change.

Have you found what you're
looking for there in the city?

Yeah, I mean I have some
friends, and I've got my job.

That's not what I asked.

I don't know.

When you were living back here,
hardly a day went by when you

didn't burst through
those doors just glowing.

I mean you and Nate were always
having one adventure or another,

whether it be finding a new
jump off spot into the lake,

or a new hill to toboggan down.

And I have seen that exact same
glow ever since you've been

back here, and it suits you.

Don't stay out too
long, you'll freeze.

Thanks Mom.

Hey, you're working late.

Thank you.

So, Ava said all of her
friends were talking about how

people are gonna come
from all over to see us.

Well if Julia's article
works, they might.

So, how are things with Julia?

Fine.

No, they're not, 'cause
I haven't seen that face on you

since she left 10 years ago.

She told me to go on a date
with Skye.

What did you say?

I said, "Do you really
want me to do that?"

And then she did
the regular Jules thing

and called herself my wingman.

Do, do you know
what a wingman is?

It's what a friend calls themselves
when they're looking out for you.

So, she was just saving face,
whether she realizes it or not,

it's because she doesn't want you
to be with anyone else.

Okay, say that were true,
how do I make her see that?

Because she is the most
stubborn woman I know.

You tell what you should have
told her all those years ago

before she left,
that you don't want her to go.

And if I do and it's not
what she wants to hear,

then I've spoiled it
and spoiled us and everything

we've built together
through the years as friends.

Well, that's just a risk
you have to decide

if you're willing to take.

Well, at least
I have hot chocolate.

What's going on?

Looks like traffic.

In Williston?

Well, maybe Dad's in the plow
holding things up.

No, no, he went
to get a part for the salter.

What's with this commotion?

Mom, do you think it could be?

Yes.

There she is,
the maze whisperer.

Darlin', it is so busy,
I don't know if I need to set up

an information booth
at the shop.

I mean look at all these plates,
Utah, Iowa, Missouri.

Folks are coming from all over,

and they are coming
to see one thing.

Well, I better get back
to the shop.

Sheldon's got to get
to that Burger Shack.

Bye Nora.

Well it looks like you did it,
maze whisperer.

Maze whisperer.

Nate, we actually
just ran out of tickets

to hand out to people.

Oh don't worry, there's more
in the kitchen junk drawer.

Thanks.

Hey.

It seems like business
picked up.

Have you been to town yet?

Nora sold out of her croissants,
she's taking orders,

and there is a line out the door
for her hot chocolate.

No way.

Everything all right?

Yeah, it's just my boss.

Excuse me, are you Nate Perry?

Yeah, I am.

I'm with KNDP,
the 24 hour news broadcaster.

Can we get an interview?

Sure thing.

So you're the man
behind the maze?

Well, I'm the one
that came up with the design,

but I couldn't have
done it without the help

of the good people of Williston.

And we in Williston
love winter here,

and this is the best time to come.

We've got ice skating.

Some of the best
toboggan hills around.

Great ice fishing,
and our own Swiss chocolatier,

who makes the best croissants
and hot chocolate

in the entire country.

They're the best.

Sounds like a great place
to visit.

Any plans on bringing back
the snow maze next year?

Well every year
there's snow, I will,

which is pretty much
a sure thing.

- Thanks a lot, folks, really appreciate it.
- Thank you.

Thank you and make sure
you take a turn in the maze.

Absolutely.

We got everything, John?

Did it.

I didn't do anything, Nate.

Yes, you did.

You, you created this,
and I just did what I always do,

I come in for a few days,
I do my thing

and now it looks
like I have to head back.

Yeah.

Yeah, my boss, she's thrilled
about everything that's

happened with the maze piece,
so she wants me to come back

and do a piece
on a venue in the city.

Good, good, that's great.

Yeah.

Hey, this was fun,
you know, like old times.

Yeah, just like old times.

Okay, well, I should
probably get packed.

- Yeah.
- So, till next time?

Till next time.

Hey Julia.

Thanks for everything.

No thanks required,
that's what us townies do.

Hey there, you almost packed?

Almost.

So that's it, mission
accomplished, now you're off.

Dad, that's always
been the plan.

I know, I just don't know why.

Because I live there.

Yeah, well if I
remember correctly,

you went there to get inspired
and to become the best writer

you could be, and the
funny thing is that,

well since you've been back
here, that piece on the maze,

I just can't see anything
more inspiring than that.

So, what are you saying,
I should just give it all up,

quit, come back home?

Ever since you were this high,
you have wanted to show

that you could it, and you did it,
you're not giving up on anything.

But if I come back,
what would I do here?

You're gonna have to figure that out,
but you know what they say,

I can't change the direction
of the wind,

but I can adjust my sails
to reach my destination,

whatever that might be.

That actually worked this time.

Really?

I've been practicing it, walking
around the house, you know.

You used it in the
appropriate space, Dad.

Thank you.

Okay.

- Can you get by?
- Yeah, okay.

Got it.

Well that was a long day.

Yeah, it was.

I don't know about you,
but I could really use

one of Nora's almonds croissants
and a hot tea.

That'd be good.

Would you care to join me?

- Yeah, why not?
- Really?

- Sure, I'll just go let Brook know.
- Okay.

I'll just go get my stuff.

- Perfect.
- Great.

Hello, is anybody in there?

Okay, see if I find my way.

- Hey Julia.
- Hey Brook, is Nate here?

What are you doing here?

I thought Nate said
you were leaving.

Yeah, I was, but then
I went through the maze,

and I figured everything
out, and I just,

I need to talk to Nate.

I'm sorry, he's not here.

Is he working with my Dad?

No, he's out with Skye.

But they were just going to
Nora's for some dessert

or something, it's
nothing, I'm sure.

Yeah, no, for sure.

If it's important though,
I'm sure you can call him.

No, no, it can wait.

I can let him know you came by.

That's okay, I'll see
you later, Brook.

Okay, sorry.

What a day.

Yeah.

I mean you must be just
thrilled with that turnout.

Oh yeah, it's better than
anything I could have expected.

Yeah, well, we have
to hand it to Jules.

If she didn't
write that article,

people would never have come.

So, I guess now that it's done,
she's gonna be heading out?

She is.

Well, small town living
isn't for everyone.

I guess not.

So, I take it you'll be staying?

Yeah, this is where my home is.

You know what they say,
home is where the heart is.

Listen, Skye, I think you're
great and you've done

so much to help with the maze
and the town, it's just...

I understand, it's okay.

You know, I was just thinking
that maybe you can help me

feel happier here.

But to be honest,

I think I've been trying
really hard to make this work,

because I really do miss
New York.

I mean I know it's loud and
it's crazy and everything,

but the cheesecake is awesome,
and, you know, the people,

they're, like, well
they're New Yorkers,

and as much as I try to not be
like them, I am one of them.

So, you know what?

Thank you, Nate, for
accepting me and thanks.

Thank you.

Williston's been
lucky to have you.

Well, I'm not sure about that.

- We have.
- Okay.

Hug it out?

Get in here.

Yeah.

Good luck, Nate.

Good luck to you, too.

And maybe next year,
I can bring my parents

and they can see the
maze for themselves.

It's gonna be a
Williston tradition.

Well, I'll see you then.

- See you around.
- Bye.

Thanks Nora!

See ya Skye.

I guess she didn't have
small town in her blood after all.

More tea?

No, I think I'm
gonna go for a drive.

I'll see you later.

Okay, so I packed you a sandwich
for the road and a few muffins,

and do you have enough water?

Mom, you've already
given me three bottles,

if I have anymore, I'll
have to stop every hour.

Yeah, I know, I know,
but it's a long drive

and I just want to make
sure you have enough.

I know.
Thank you.

I just filled your wiper fluid.

Thank you, Dad.

Now listen, you know
to pull over in bad weather.

I know, but there's not even
any snow in the forecast

between here and Chicago.

You know what, it can just
whip up out of nowhere.

I know, and I will call you
guys right when I get there.

No, don't call, don't call,
you got to, you got to focus.

I won't even have my phone on.

I miss you already.

- You drive safe, okay.
- Of course.

- I love you.
- I love you, too.

Dad.

- All right, drive safe, okay.
- Of course.

- Do you promise?
- Of course.

- Okay, all right.
- Promise.

- Love you.
- All right, love you, too.

And no texting.

Of course!

Hey, I didn't hear
you get in last night.

I went for a drive.

Ava, do you want
to go to the car

and I'll be right behind you.

Okay.

- Bye Uncle Nate.
- Have a great day, monkey.

So, did you tell her?

She made the decision to leave
and I'm not gonna stop her.

She's looking forward to
coming back and hanging out

just like old times,
so there you go.

Then why did she seem
so disappointed last night

when I told her you
were out with Skye?

Julia was here?

Yeah, she stopped by, she said
she went through the maze and

figured it all out, and
she was looking for you.

I'm telling you, Nate, you
have to tell her

before it's too late, or
you're never gonna move on.

"The journey through the maze
showed me

my destination is right here
in Williston,

where my heart is
and where it always has been".

It's so quiet here
with her gone.

I know.

This empty nesting
doesn't get any easier.

No, it doesn't.

Sweetheart, did you call Nate
for something?

No, why?

Hey, Bob, Maggie, is Julia here?

I tried to call but no answer.

Is everything all right?

No, I need to talk to her.

I need to tell her not to leave.

She just left.

But she couldn't have gone far.

I know how she drives, she's
probably out on road 40 by now,

but I know how we can stop her.

Hey, what's going on?

Just a bit of snow removal
going on up ahead.

We're working on it,
so just bear with us.

- Okay.
- All right?

Yeah.

Hey, you get called
to work this?

No, 'cause there's no snow
blocking the road.

Wait, but the guy
just said that it's...

I had to stop you,
because if I didn't,

I would be right back
where I was 10 years ago

and I can't do that.

When I told you I had everything
I needed right here,

I was lying, 'cause I need
you Jules, I always have.

I mean I can't remember a time
when I ever wanted to be

with anyone else,
not even on a dare.

So, I'm telling you what
I should have told you

when you first left, don't go,
stay here, and stay here with me.

That's the thing, Nate, I did it,

I did the maze and it helped me
sort where I need to be,

which is here with you.

But then I saw you
with Skye and then...

It's only you, Jules.

It's only ever been you
and always will be.

I guess we can reopen the road.

Let's get out of here.

Let's roll!

All right, so today we're
having our gym class out here,

and the idea is to see who
can race through the maze

the fastest
and get to the centre.

You guys here
on another school trip?

You know it.

We're having a race today.

Really?

Okay, come on you guys,
line up, come on.

Hey, can anyone join?

- I don't see why not.
- Okay, ready?

- I'm just gonna go over there.
- Are you just gonna go over there?

I'm going first!

Hey, you're gonna make us lose.

I think we won.

Yeah, I think we did.

RIP-FIXES-SYNC
by VaVooM