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Did somebody say holidays?

Did somebody say mistletoe?

Crank up the carols and bring on the snow Did somebody say jingle

bells? You know I just can't wait

Flip the calendar page, did somebody say holidays?

String up the garland, hang the resupply.

Warm up the cocoa and the pumpkin pie.

Dust off the sleds and sleighs.

Break out the light displays.

Come on, it's Christmas time.

Did somebody say jingle bells?

You know I just can't wait.

Flip the calendar page. Did somebody say holidays?

String up the garland, hang a resupply.

Warm up the cocoa and the pumpkin pie.

Dust off the sleds and sleighs.

Break out the light displays.

Come on, it's Christmas time.

Did somebody say holidays?

Did somebody say mistletoe?

Crank up the k-rolls and bring on the snow.

Did somebody say jingle bells?

You know I just can't wait.

Flip the calendar page, did somebody say holidays?

I thought you might need a break.

Is it too early for a Christmas cookie?

Aw, is this Mom's recipe?

It is.

I can't believe we're spending our first Christmas without Mom and Dad this year.

Yeah, but those two have been dreaming about a big cross-country road trip

since they first got married.

They're out there living their best semi-retired lives.

Yes, they sure are.

Plus, just because Mom and Dad are out of town doesn't mean we still can't have

an amazing Christmas.

It's true.

It's our first Christmas without Grandpa Jacob, too.

I keep picking up the phone to call him, and then my memory's gone.

He'd be so proud of you.

He'd be so proud of you, too, Meg.

The world needs more kindergarten teachers just as warm and caring as you

are. I do what I can.

Hey, speaking of, now that I'm officially on break from school, we can

figure out what we want to do for Christmas this year.

Do you have time for a quick brainstorm?

Uh, yeah.

Sure.

Oh, will you get that? Might be another order. Oh, yeah.

Oh, it's another positive review.

Ooh, let's hear it.

Okay.

Charm and Delights Gifts is the best.

Clara's customer service is amazing. And my gift even came early.

Five stars.

That's so sweet.

Love a happy customer.

Um, where were we?

Sorry. Oh, we were right about to brainstorm some Christmas plans.

So... I was thinking we could go downtown, see the lights, maybe even go

ice skating.

That sounds good.

I don't know. I was just thinking since mom and dad aren't here for our usual

traditions that we would maybe have a quiet Christmas by the fire.

You mean you actually want to stay cooped up in this apartment the whole

time?

You go and have fun. I've got so much stuff here to do for the business.

I mean, I can redo the website. I can get started on my taxes.

Oh, well, don't have too much fun.

You know I love running this business.

It's just... I don't know. Sometimes I just wish... What?

I wish Christmas felt the same as it did when we were kids, you know?

Oh, remember these ornaments from Jingle Ball Junction? Of course.

Of course I do.

And I'd always let you go and pick your favorite.

Yeah, and then we'd run and show Grandpa in the woodshop.

Yeah. I used to love watching him in his element.

All the time and care and effort he put into all these beautiful handmade

things.

You know, he was the inspiration for the shop in the first place.

Now that I'm grown up, I know I'm blessed to have this business and my

life here in Chicago, but I do miss how Christmas felt at Silver Dollar City.

No worries and just feeling like I was exactly where God wanted me to be.

You know?

Wait, wait, Clara.

What? That's it.

We should have an Ozark Mountain Christmas.

And go to Silver Dollar City, just like the old days.

That would be nice, wouldn't it?

No, I'm serious.

I mean, that place means so much to you. You said it yourself.

That is a lovely idea, Meg. But how would we even manage it? I mean,

Christmas is only a few days away, and we're an eight-hour drive from Branson.

So, Mom and Dad aren't afraid of logging some miles this Christmas?

What's stopping us from making the drive?

Where would we even stay?

I will call the Branson Creek Lodge.

The one Mr. Peterson used to own?

Yeah, maybe there's a last-minute cancellation or a room still available.

You're really serious about this, aren't you?

You work so hard, Clara, and you deserve to have a fun break this Christmas.

Besides, I've been racking my brain on what to get you as a gift this year, so

just say you'll let me book the room.

My present to you.

I tell you this every single year, I do not want you spending your money on me.

Well, it's for both of us. And don't you think Grandpa Jacob would want his two

favorite granddaughters to celebrate Christmas the Branson way?

We're his only two granddaughters.

That's right.

So it's up to you and I to carry on his happy Christmas legacy.

Why not start now?

A trip like this would take me weeks to plan.

Sometimes a leap of faith is good.

Remember what Grandpa used to say about plants?

Any plans God has for us are bigger than those we have for ourselves.

You know what?

Alright, I'm in.

We're going to Silver Dollar City.

Yay! Okay.

We're gonna have so much fun.

Am I gonna have to take that laptop away from you this trip?

I promise I won't work too much. I just want to make sure the shop is open in

case anyone wants to squirt a last-minute Christmas gift.

Well, what happens if you sell something while we're gone?

Well, I asked Katie down the hall if she'd be able to ship something last

-minute if it comes through.

You really thought of everything.

I did.

Oh. How much is that?

Hey, you guys. How's it going?

Absolutely beautiful.

We've got a long time coming. Well worth the wait. I'm glad.

What are you girls up to?

Kind of looks like you're on a Christmas road trip yourselves.

Well, we are. And guess where we're going?

Ransom!

We're having an Ozark Mountain Christmas, just like the old days.

Girls, you just made my day.

And I'm sure your Grandpa Jacob is smiling down on you.

Yeah, thanks, Mom.

Alright, you guys be good, okay?

Speak soon.

Love you. Bye.

there's six five and dine oh yeah i love getting candy there as kids right oh

that was the best

it's

like a joy

Well, this place looks exactly the same as it used to.

That's just what I was thinking.

Well, clearly someone's been keeping it up.

Good evening. Welcome. Come on in.

And welcome to the Branson Creek Lodge.

Thank you.

This place looks amazing.

Are you the owner?

I am. Yeah, Oliver.

Meg.

Pleasure.

Oh, and um, this is my sister, Clara.

Pleasure to meet you.

Likewise.

Sorry for the last minute booking. Our travel plans came together at the last

minute. Oh, not a problem at all. No, we're more than happy to have you.

Well, we are happy to be here.

But you have no idea how much we've missed this place.

Oh, you've been to the lodge before.

Many times.

We used to spend Christmases in Branson as kids with our parents.

But this year, it's just us two.

You know, I...

I used to rehearse Christmas songs for the Silver Dollar City Christmas party

with my grandpa.

Oh, did he work there?

Jacob Walker used to run the woodcarving shop.

Mr. Walker, of course. Yeah, lovely guy. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

He'd play guitar, and Mr. Peterson, the former owner, he would play piano right

there. Did you know Mr. Peterson before you bought the lot? Yeah, I've lived

here all my life, so I knew him well. He actually gave me a great deal on the

property.

You should have heard Clara back in the day.

Voice of an angel, that one.

Oh? Well, you're more than welcome to use the lobby to sing as much as you

want now that you're back in town.

Oh, that's very kind of you, thank you. I don't sing anymore, though. That was a

long time ago.

Well, maybe this Christmas is the perfect time for a comeback.

Oh, let me show you both to your rooms.

Thank you.

Just follow me.

Silver Dollar City.

Come on, what are we waiting for?

This really was a good idea.

And we haven't even gotten to the footstep yet.

Well, before we hit all the shops and the rides, you know, I do want to say

thank you again.

Oh, Clara.

No, really, getting me out of my routine and encouraging me to take a trip like

this is not nothing, Meg.

I appreciate it.

There's no one I'd rather be with than you.

You're gonna make me cry. No!

Don't do that.

No crying at Silver Dollar City, remember?

So look, Jingle Bell Junction, we have to go in.

This is amazing.

Okay,

I'm gonna look around.

Oh, no.

If you break it, you buy it.

Thanks. How clumsy of me. I'm sorry.

At least it's not broken.

I guess you're off the hook, then.

Well, listen, if you need anything else, just give a shot.

Thanks.

Yeah.

Actually, excuse me. I was hoping you'd help me.

I'm really interested in...

Ornaments? No, I mean, yes, yes.

Just this one in particular.

It really caught my eye, so I'm... I'm a big fan.

I have my own online shop that sells handmade gifts just like these, and I

don't know if I could let this one go.

I'm thinking maybe you'd have an idea of how old it is, or maybe when it was

made?

Can I see it?

Oh, sure.

Yeah. Yeah, I finished making this one about six hours ago.

You, um, you made this?

I'll take that as a compliment?

Is that so surprising?

No.

Uh, you know what? I would like to purchase this.

You know what? Don't worry about it.

Just take it. It's on me. I couldn't possibly do that.

Please. I like to do my part to support craftsmen.

So from a craftsman to a patron, I insist.

I'll just let Nancy at the front know.

So when you take it, security doesn't stop you. That'd be an awful way to

spend Christmas.

It would.

Well, that's very kind of you.

I'm Clara.

I'm Jack.

Well, I guess I'll see you around.

Yeah.

Nice meeting you, Jack.

You too. Merry Christmas.

Same to you.

You want that little guy in the bag, too?

You know what? I think I'll keep this one on me.

He's a dear, you know.

Jack McKay?

He's one in a million.

Jack McKay. You know he makes repairs to all the shops around here from the

goodness of his heart.

He really spoils us.

Oh, look at me just blathering on.

It's a gorgeous day out there.

I'm sure you have places to go and people to see.

Thank you so much.

And, uh, please thank Mr. McKay for me if you see him again.

Okay, I may have went a little overboard at the gift shop.

You better be careful. They're gonna make you the Silver Dollar City official

mascot. Huh.

Dream gig, honestly.

Uh, what'd you get?

Aw.

Wow, it, uh, reminds me of the ones Grandpa used to make for us. Doesn't it?

For a minute, I thought it could be one of his originals, but I think I was just

missing him.

You hear that?

Fancy a ride?

Oh, yeah?

Let's go.

Aw, hey, look at this photo Mom and Dad just sent.

Aw, so cute.

Where's that sweater you got her?

Aw.

Welcome,

folks, to the Frisco Silver Dollar Line. My name is Conductor Paul and I will be

your guide today as we ride the rails together.

So sit back, relax, and let's get ready to roll.

Oh, let's take a selfie for Mom and Dad.

Thank

you.

Mm-hmm.

Mm.

I swear, I could eat Clara Ball cinnamon bread for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Well, you're on your way to proving it.

It's not a challenge.

What's this?

I thought we said no presents and that this trip would be our gift to each

other this year. I know, but this ties into the trip. I couldn't resist.

Open.

I saw they had these at Jingle Bell Junction and I just had to get them for

us. Clara, our ornaments.

Wow, I I love them. Thank you.

I knew you would So I think maybe we get going soon I was hoping we could

head back to the lodge drop our bags off What if we make a quick pit stop first

We absolutely cannot in the day without some good old Russians homemade

wouldn't be Christmas without it

Oh, those look good.

Oh, Justin.

Yeah, what's over there?

There's so much to choose from. What are you thinking?

Oh, I think I'm going to go with some of these almond clusters.

Can't go wrong with that.

Clara. Hmm?

Who's that?

Who?

That guy over there that you just looked at when he walked in.

No one.

Oh, well, heads up. No one is headed this way.

Hello again.

Ah, hi.

Clara, right?

Jack. McKay.

That's it.

Um...

Sorry. This is my sister, Meg.

Meg, this is Jack.

He is a woodcarver here. I met him at Jingle Bell Junction. This is my sister.

It's a pleasure to meet you.

Hi, Jack.

He gave me the ornament I told you about.

Oh.

So this is your first time here?

I'm sensing that's a no.

Yeah, no, we were obsessed with this place when we were kids.

I mean, we would have moved in if our parents let us, right?

Hey, Jack, you have got to try the toffee. It is life-changing.

I love the clusters. I mean, everything's so good here, though.

I wish I knew their secret.

Clusters are the best, but you want to see how it's made?

You can do that?

Follow me.

Vincent? Jack McKay, what do I owe the honor?

That sweet tooth of yours acting up again?

Well, I just stopped by to see how that seal I put on that front window is

holding up. Looks pretty good. Hey, thanks to you, my brother.

Oh, I ran into some new friends. This is Meg and Claire, and they're visiting

from... Chicago.

Just until Christmas.

Well, welcome!

Have you been to a beautiful silver dollar city before?

Oh, yes. We came here all the time. Our grandfather was the master craftsman at

the wood carving shop.

Well, what a coincidence. You got the new master craftsman of the wood carving

shop right here.

No way.

Your grandfather is Jacob Walker?

Yeah. Did you know him?

Yeah. Yeah.

You know, from his incredible reputation, of course.

He was a great man.

My sincerest condolences to you both, really.

Thank you.

So, Vincent, what kind of candy are you making today?

Ah, this here is some peanut brittle.

Want to try some?

Oh, yeah, I thought you'd never ask.

Vincent,

you have outdone yourself.

Well, thank you.

How do you make it?

Well, first, heat up your sugar.

Stir in the peanuts, the butter, some vanilla, and a couple of other things.

Smells amazing.

Feels just like it did when I was a kid. Well, you know, you're only as young as

you feel, I like to say.

Well, so after all that's done, what's next?

Well, then you spread it thin, let it cool, and then you break it into pieces.

You make it sound so easy.

I mean, like anything worthwhile, it takes time and focus.

Hey, if you're a daydreamer like me...

Anybody can do it. Ah, Vincent is being incredibly humble. He's a master candy

maker. Uh, I just do it for the joy it seems to bring people around here.

I know exactly what you mean.

Sometimes when people leave good reviews on things they buy from my shop, I write

them down so I'll never forget them.

Reminds me what I do it for.

You're making people feel special, right?

Um, so you're a business owner, I take it?

Yeah, yeah, I mean, it's just a little online shop.

Hey, now, don't sell yourself short. Running the business, big or small,

takes passion and grit.

They're right.

That's right, Vincent.

That's right.

You again. That was delicious.

Thank you.

Thank you.

It's just as good as I remembered.

So,

unfortunately, this is where we part ways. I have to get back to the

woodcutting shop.

Oh, well, thank you so much for the backstage tour. It was cool.

I'm still waiting.

Until next time.

Until next time.

We'll see you, Clara.

What?

I know chemistry when I see it.

And you and Mr.

Woodcarver have got it.

A jack is very nice, but we're just here until Christmas, right?

It's not like he's interested.

Clara. And even if he were, I don't have time for a jack anyway. I have the shop

to run.

Then why are you smiling?

I am smiling because I am here in Silver Dollar City with my sister, about to

have the best Branson Christmas ever.

Well, just saying.

Anyone who can get a spree candy this good has got a thumbs up in my book.

I left New York to rescue a lodge, not wage war on a thermostat.

Sorry, what was it you were saying?

Just, you know that woman who has the online shop out in Chicago?

Mm-hmm.

I ran into her at Jingle Bell Junction, and then I saw her again at the candy

shop.

Wait, are you telling me you actually are interested in someone?

I mean, I didn't...

Her name is Clara. I didn't say I was interested.

I'm just... You know, I looked up her shop and... I'm just saying I appreciate

the products that she sells online. That's all.

And you like her.

Yeah, what's not to like about her?

I mean, all of her. She's beautiful. Obviously, everyone can see that. But

the way she lights up like a Christmas tree when she talks about her online

shop. And how she writes her listings. Oh, her listings, yeah. Those must be

great. Yeah, she really appreciates craftsmanship as much as I do.

Well, it certainly sounds like you two have a lot in common.

Yeah, we do.

Yeah, it's just never going to happen.

I found out yesterday she's the granddaughter of Mr. Walker.

So?

Jack, what happened between you and Mr. Walker was like forever ago.

Doesn't matter.

You know what?

You're right.

Doesn't matter. You know what? Just give up.

It'll never work.

No, Oliver.

Oliver, come on.

Wait, you're doing that thing again where you're, like, not saying stuff but

saying stuff.

Just say it.

You were a kid, okay?

You know, she actually might listen to you and offer some grace and

understanding. And why would she do that? Oh, I don't know. Maybe because

her and her sister seem really nice.

Her sister?

I didn't say anything about her sister.

Yeah, no, no, I think you did.

You said, oh, Clara and her beautiful sister Meg. Beautiful sister Meg. Do you

have a thing for her sister?

I mean, do you?

Yes! Wow, it sounds like somebody won the lottery in here.

Meg! Miss Meg, hey!

Look who it is, Jack McCary. Yeah, it's Jack.

Hey. Yeah, good to see you again, Meg.

It is so funny seeing you here. You know, I actually had a really quick

question for you.

You said you're the new master craftsman at the wood carving shop, right?

He is. Yeah, yeah. No, he's really good.

Wow, wow. So, my sister really appreciates the art of woodworking and

all the hard work that comes from it.

Oh, how about that? We used to spend a lot of time at the shop with our

grandfather when we were kids.

And, you know, I was thinking it would...

It would mean a lot if she could stop by and see what you've done with the place.

You know, that is such a great idea, Meg. It would mean so much to her.

You know, and Jack's door is always open.

Oh, that's great.

That's great.

Wow.

Okay, well, I'm going to get going, but I hope you have a great day, boys.

You have a great day, Meg.

What are you... What?

Don't say a word. Nothing to them about Mr. Walker.

Just please, please.

Nothing.

You're welcome.

Hi, Meg.

Hey.

So, I was chatting with Oliver at the front desk just now.

And guess who I ran into?

Santa Claus.

Better.

Jack McKay.

Oh, nice.

Yeah.

Yeah, it is. So we got to chatting, and I was telling him how

much you love working with other artists.

And then out of the blue, he just invited you over to the show. Yeah, he

said you could pop on over whenever you're free.

See where the magic happens.

Jack said that.

I could be paraphrasing.

Slightly. But he did say his door was always open.

Okay, maybe once I finish all these emails.

No, emails can wait. Meg, and you said you wouldn't spend too much time working

this trip anyway.

So take a break and go to the woodshop.

Claire? Oh, Jack. Hi.

Hi.

I'm sorry. Maybe I should have called first.

Is this a bad time?

No. No, no. Not at all. I was just putting the finishing touches on.

Oh.

That's some really nice work.

So Meg said you spent some time here as a kid.

Oh, yeah.

As much time as I could.

I used to love watching my grandfather work.

I mean, I'm still kind of fascinated with artists and their processes.

No, I don't know if it's all that fascinating.

Don't sell yourself short.

It's boring to you, might be fascinating to somebody else.

Wow.

It's just a thrill being here.

You really made it your own.

Still smells the same.

Does it?

Hopefully not in a bad way.

No. Not at all. I love the way it smells.

Sawdust and pine.

It's funny how a smell can take you right back to a certain moment in time.

What do you mean?

Well, when I came in here today, I couldn't help but think about the day

that my grandfather finished making his guitar.

It was just the two of us.

He just put the strings on, and he wanted me to be the first one to hear it

play.

If I close my eyes, I can...

Still smell the sawdust and the resin.

Sorry.

You know, I can go for days without thinking about them, and then it just

hits you all at once, you know?

Yeah, I understand. Me too.

You lost someone too?

Uh, yeah, I did my parents, but that was a long, long time ago. Oh, Jack, I'm so

sorry.

I shouldn't have brought it up. Don't worry about it.

Talking about them reminds me they're looking down on me.

It must be hard this time of year, though, right?

Yeah, but it's okay.

The people of Silver Dollar City, they've become my family now.

Seems like it, doesn't it?

You're a little bit of a local hero around here, huh?

I don't know about that.

Well, according to Vincent and the nice lady at Jingle Bell Junction... Nancy?

Nancy.

Everybody's got good things to say about craftsman Jack McKay.

Oh, come on.

Listen, Clara, I...

I was thinking about taking a break.

Do you want to join me? I can introduce you to some of my friends that work

around here.

Yeah, I'd love that.

Yeah? All right, let me get my jacket.

It's just in here.

Okay.

Hey,

Cameron. Hey, Jack.

How you doing?

Good, good.

Good. This is my friend, Clara. I'm just showing her around.

Clara, nice to meet you.

A lot of people will come in here and think we just blow blast like some kind

of balloon.

But really, you can't do just that.

You have to pay attention to it and it'll kind of tell you what it needs.

What do you mean?

If I get this bubble here way too hot, it's going to start to fold up and drip

like honey.

And if I get it too cold, it's just going to crack and break.

So how do you get everything to come out looking so perfect?

Well, art isn't perfect.

It takes a lot of patience and a whole lot of practice.

But eventually, with more work, it becomes what it's destined to be. After

that, everything else just starts to fall in place.

Hey,

Beck.

How you doing? This is my good friend, Claire.

Pleasure to meet you.

Pleasure's all mine.

That heat's looking mighty good right now.

Should have been here in July. It was free.

We're gonna get going, but I'll catch up with you later. Nice to meet you.

You having a good time?

I'm really young.

You know, Remember what Cameron said back there about becoming what you're

destined to be?

Yeah.

Sometimes I feel so lost in the city, you know?

I mean, I'm proud of my online shop. I really am.

But it doesn't compare to what you showed me today.

I'm going to be just a little nostalgic back in Silver Dollar City after this

long, but gosh, it really feels like home here.

Yeah, we have the Lake Silver Trading Company.

That's brand new, the opera house.

Not before.

Oh, what about the saloon? We do a Christmas party there every year for all

the employees of Silver Dollar City. It's coming up in a few days.

I'm familiar with it.

Grandpa Jacob used to invite me and Meg every year. He looked so good to it,

especially the dancing.

Well, I can invite a few people.

Oliver's coming, if you'd like to join.

I mean, you know.

You have nothing else to do.

I don't know.

What, you don't dance anymore?

No, it's not that. It's just, you know, the Christmas party was kind of Grandpa

Jacob and my thing.

He used to have a little act. He'd play that guitar I told you about, and we'd

sing Christmas carols.

I'm sure it was great. I wish I could have heard you sing.

Oh, it's too late for that now.

When he still ran the wood shop, it got broken into.

The place was a wreck.

And they sold the guitar.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Yeah, it still bothers me to this day. I mean, who would do something like that?

Steal something that someone put their heart and soul into.

I mean, he picked out every piece of wood and saws.

But with him gone and the guitar gone, I don't see anyone.

So I'm pulling all of this clay that's at the bottom up into the pot.

Your work is really amazing.

Thank you so much.

Did you always know you wanted to be a potter? My high school had a really nice

ceramics program.

Looking back on it now, I know that it was the Holy Spirit tugging on me when I

was walking down the hallway.

I never knew anything about clay or pottery. I didn't know what it was, but

I knew I had to be in that classroom. It was like a physical thing.

It's incredible. I know the feeling.

If you do change your mind about the party, Vincent's the guest of honor. I

mean, I'm sure he'd love to see you.

He's getting awarded 25 years of being here at Silver Dollar City.

Well, his candy's delicious, so he deserves all that recognition.

The mayor's gonna be there.

It's a big deal.

He's getting his own wood frame sign and everything.

Impressive. That you'll never guess who made it.

Oh, a wood frame sign.

I have a sneaking suspicion.

Listen, Claire.

I need to tell you something.

What is it?

I've been working up the courage all day.

To, uh... To invite you to my workshop.

you know to see my process really yeah and you said you might be interested uh

no i am i i really am actually i'm honored i'd be honored great yeah

now oh sure yeah yeah okay

So what's your big secret?

What?

Most artists that I know, they never let anyone behind the scenes to see their

process. You know, they keep their methods close to the chest.

Oh, right, yeah.

But that's not me. I don't... They're... No.

I mean, not with my work. I mean, I don't... No secrets.

No secrets. I like that.

Cool, yeah.

What is the first step in your process?

Well, before I pick up any tools, I first look at the wood

and I try to see what we can do together.

Because for me, good art is about a partnership.

Like for you, what makes a good partner?

Uh, you're asking me?

Yeah, just play along.

Um, I guess good partnership is two pieces that complement each other well.

What else? Give me more.

Uh, perseverance, patience, and, uh, trust.

Trust is, I guess, the most important thing in a relationship, right?

Yeah, so picking out a good piece of wood is like picking out a good partner.

So, trust the wood?

Um, no. I mean, that, what I mean is you have to choose well, that's all. It

takes two to take.

Anyway, don't get hung up on that.

But go ahead, pick one up.

You want me to pick any piece of wood?

Yeah. You didn't think I was going to talk your ear off about all this stuff

and not let you try it, did you?

So anyone at all?

Whatever you want.

How about this one?

It's a good choice.

So keep testing it.

Put that here.

And push with the thumb here.

You know, nice work.

You should try to sell this in your own shop.

I don't think it's charm and delight material.

Claire, it's great.

It was a lot worse when I first started.

Just don't let anyone in the park see that. I'll get stripped of my title as

Master Woodcarver.

You keep it.

You gave me one of yours, and now you'll have something to remember me by.

Art is a partnership.

What are you doing?

Just go over there and ask her.

Hi, yes, this is the Ozark Creek Lodge. Oliver speaking.

Quick question.

Could you check and see if I got any mail while I was here?

Yeah, no problem.

Oh, you do?

How about that?

Take two.

You look like you've been deep in thought back here.

Was there something you wanted to get off your chest, or maybe ask me?

You noticed that.

You've been giving me the longing gaze of a man about to ask me something since

breakfast.

There's this event that happens every year, the Silver Dollar Saloon, and I

was just thinking that maybe if you weren't busy... Oliver, I accept your

very humble and very kind invitation to take me out on a date.

Oh.

Wow. Okay.

Yes, yes. Good.

Then it's settled.

Huh. Huh.

Oh,

wait, let me make sure I have this straight.

Jack spent the entire day with you, then he brought you back to the shop for a

woodworking lesson.

But when he asked you to the Christmas party, you said no?

He didn't exactly ask me to the party. He just made it seem like he wouldn't

mind if I was there.

That's all.

Clara.

What?

I know you're focused on the shop, but it's doing better than ever. so I don't

see why you can't at least admit that you and Jack are... We're not anything,

okay? Stop pushing it.

I'm worried if I don't, you might let yourself miss out on an opportunity to

be really happy with someone.

That's really nice of you to say, but that's not the plan.

This trip is about you and me. God's plans for us are better than any plans

we have for ourselves, remember?

Mm-hmm.

Oh, I'm so sorry. You okay?

Just get one of you looking at it. All amazing.

Oliver, what's happening?

Oh, um, just... Meg Walker.

I asked her to go to the party with me, and she said yes.

You are as giddy as a teenager.

Wait, we're allowed to bring plus ones, right?

Yes. Yes, of course we are.

You know what? I think it's great that you're bringing Meg.

It'll be good for you.

And I don't suppose...

You and Clara might go together.

Nope.

Why? Oh, no particular reason.

Oliver, no.

No, don't, don't, don't do that. What, just, come on, out with it. What? I know

it's coming. Hey, you're a grown man.

Look, working on your wit. Like, I'm sure you can figure out your feelings

for her without my advice. Yet I feel like you're going to give it to me

anyway.

Just tell her how you feel, Jack.

There's no point.

She told me the most important thing to her in a relationship is trust.

How is she ever going to trust me after she finds out what I did?

Listen, I'm about to go out in the park, meet up with Meg and Clara.

Why don't you join us?

You can try telling her about it.

Because if you don't try, you'll never know.

Look, you don't have to put the pressure on yourself to make the perfect

decision.

Just go with Jack to the Christmas party. Dance, have fun, let's learn.

You mean like a date?

Why not?

I've got a date. You have a date? With who?

Oliver. Oliver? When did that happen?

Well, while you were out touring the town with Jack, I just started chatting

with Oliver at the lodge. He brought up the party and boom, he just asked me.

It's just that easy for you, isn't it?

It could be that way for you too, Clara.

Trust me, Jack is totally into you. And it's just one date. It's the Silver

Dollar City Christmas party.

Still fits in our nostalgia trip.

I guess you're right. One date. What's the harm in that?

No excuses.

It's happening.

Boba Joes! Ooh!

That's ice cream. Let's get it.

Set out to pep up this old sleepy town.

Knowing that the season's rolling in.

Come on.

So, which one do you want to go on next?

Oh, fire in the hole.

You have tons of rides.

Hey, you okay?

You don't seem as excited about the rides as your sister.

Well, I think too many rides just made me a little woozy. I think I'm going to

sit this next one out.

You just want to go for a walk?

Yeah, I'd like that.

Okay, yeah, let's walk it off. The rides aren't going anywhere.

Hey, guys, just meet us at Santa's Cottage after.

Come on.

So in here, we do a nativity scene every single day.

Wow. That's really impressive.

It is.

Hey, so I was thinking about the party.

Oh, the Christmas party?

Yeah. I know you said you...

didn't really want to go but i would just i would love to bring you you would

i would you mean like go together not like a date well

actually i was you know kind of thinking like a date you were i i mean unless

unless that doesn't make you comfortable in which case you know if we scratch the

whole no i'm uncomfortable i'd love to go

I mean, that's good.

It's great.

And if it does become a little too much for you, like if you do start getting

sad thinking about your granddad... It's really sweet of you, but... No, I want

to go to the party.

With you.

Pick you up at the lodge, Ronnie?

Yeah, perfect.

Meg will be excited.

You believe everything happens for a reason.

Yeah, you mean like everything's a part of God's plan?

Of course I do. Yeah.

I do too.

Hey, what are you two talking about? You know, it's a big picture.

You all want to go get some pie?

I know the perfect place.

Oh, you are speaking my language, Jack.

That's a great idea. That sounds good.

Right, this way.

Blueberry.

No, I want that apple. Hey, Santa.

Oh, hey, Jack.

I mean, hey, Jack.

Apple crumble.

Enjoy.

Wait, wait, wait.

Are we going to eat these or take pictures of them? I'm sending it to Mom

and Dad.

Well, they're probably going to service anyway. You know they are not tech

savvy. I can't help it. I miss them. Me too.

Invite them to stop by.

We have another room open at the lodge someone just canceled.

Are you serious?

Why not?

The more the merrier.

Uh, okay. Yeah, let me check their route. I'm pretty sure they'd be close

enough to make it by Christmas Eve.

That's really kind of you, Oliver. Thanks.

I'm going to step outside and call them really quick. Sure. How about I join

you? In case they have any questions on accommodation.

Right.

Those two are getting pretty close.

Hey, something wrong?

Uh, no.

No, no, no.

Everything's fine. I was just thinking.

Oh.

Well, look, I know you said that the people at Silver Dollar City are like

your family, but you're always welcome to join Christmas with the Walkers.

Thank you.

It's actually really nice, but I wouldn't want to intrude on family time.

I couldn't do that. No, of course.

I mean, besides, grampies love inviting friends over for Christmas Eve. I mean,

it's part of our tradition.

Gosh, I wish you knew him.

Clara, there's something that I've been wanting to say.

They didn't answer, so I guess I'll try them again later.

But to give me the opportunity to get some pecan pie.

My favorite.

Okay. Oh, yeah? Get your hands on it.

It's heavenly.

Incredible. Wait, I don't know which one to try.

You show that.

There, and we'll go clockwise. Okay, okay. That sounds good.

Is that it? Yeah.

Let me in.

Is that you coming in for a cocoa, Jack?

No. No, no, not tonight.

What? Not even one?

You can have it for me.

There's something at the shop that's calling my name. I gotta work on it.

Artists, am I right?

And the inspiration hits.

Yeah, yeah.

Okay, if you insist.

Night, Jack.

Bye.

Wow, big day tomorrow, huh?

Yeah. Yeah, and today was fun.

Yeah, have a good night, Claire.

Jack, is there something the matter? You seem... I don't know.

Uh, no, just tired.

I'm tired.

That's it.

Get some rest.

Thanks, you too.

Good night.

Good night.

What is up with you? You've hardly touched your breakfast.

Uh... Oliver invited me to stay in my own room at the lodge until New Year's.

And you want to, right?

I... I do.

I... I really like him.

So what's the problem?

I just don't want you to drive all the way back to Chicago by yourself after a

Christmas day.

Don't you worry about me. I'll be okay.

No way.

What?

It's Katie. You know, the neighbor I told you was going to help out with the

store while we were gone.

And?

And it finally happened.

We sold out.

Wait. Clara, that's amazing.

We totally sold out of all of our Christmas items and there's a... A dozen

new sign-ups on the shop's newsletter.

Clara, this is major.

And you were so worried about this trip interrupting business, but it all worked

out.

That's not all.

A ton of orders are from folks here in Branson.

Most of them are from Silver Dollar City.

But how?

Meg, I recognize all of these names. They're the artists that Jack introduced

me to.

They must have visited the store and told their friends, too.

Do you think Jack encouraged them to?

You must have.

It's just, I mean, this means so much that the people here were worked

together to support me like this.

They're all his friends. I wouldn't have known any of them if it weren't for him.

Oh, and they all wrote the sweetest reviews.

Jack knows that's my favorite part of running the show.

Having everyone share how much they love their gifts.

Clara.

Nobody would go through all this trouble to support you and your dreams if they

didn't really care about you.

I have to find a way to thank him.

I think I have just the thing.

Hey, think fast!

Nice.

Wait, Claire's not coming? Where is she?

Uh, she has a little work to catch up on.

Dear Jack, What do you get for the local craftsman that already has it all? An

abundance of talent, the patience to make a piece of wood into something

breathtaking, and a big heart that follows you everywhere you go.

I'll never forget the grace and kindness you've shown me this Christmas or the

way you helped me remember the true spirit of the season.

With love, Clara.

Oh, time traveler always gets me.

Where to next?

Oh, no, for me, that's it.

I need to head back to the shop, take care of a few things.

You sure? I mean, Claire said she might meet us later when she's done with the

pie safe.

Whatever happened to that alleged top-secret mission?

All right, we're going to catch you later, though, right? Yes, you kids have

fun. Okay. Bye.

All right, we've got to do Thunderation.

Let's go, let's go.

Sure, go. I'm alive.

Excuse me, Clara?

Hey. I promise I won't take up too much of your time.

I was just hoping to catch you before you left town to tell you how much your

grandfather meant to me.

Oh, you knew my grandfather?

He was like a mentor to me.

To both me and Jack.

Jack?

Of course, Jack was much closer with Mr. Walker than I was, you know, at least

until the break-in and... The break-in?

Oh, you mean the break-in?

I shouldn't have said that. I'm sorry. I thought that Jack would have told you

and... Thank you so much for your kind words about my grandfather. Really, it

means the world to me.

But I do really have to go.

Lucky.

Hi, everybody.

Time for the world to see you.

Jack?

Why didn't you tell me you knew my grandfather?

Who told you?

I ran into your friend Jordan at the pie safe.

Look, I'm sorry, okay? I should have said something earlier. You're sorry?

I had to find out from a complete stranger that you were like a son to

him?

Why did you lie to me? I trusted you.

Because I just needed a little bit more time before it... Before what?

Before I told you something that you'd never forgive me for.

So tell me now.

I loved Jordan and I. We grew up rough.

And Mr. Walker found us one day when we were skipping school and he took us

under his wing.

Me especially because I had just lost my parents in the accident and I was lost

and I was really angry at the world.

And your grandfather, he was the best.

He really was.

And he taught me wood carving.

And he took me to church. And he really, he really brought me out of my shell.

And then I, I really messed up.

What did you do?

There were, uh, there were a couple older kids in our school.

Jordan and I, we didn't even really know them. We weren't friends.

And they convinced me to let them into the shop.

Mr. Walker, he had given me a key so I could practice carving when he was out

somewhere. He really trusted me. The break-in.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait, wait.

Yes, I let them in.

And then they broke the windows. They emptied the drawers. They destroyed

everything.

And I was scared. And then they dared me to take the guitar.

And look, I'm...

I'm not blaming them. It's not their fault.

It's mine.

I take responsibility for it, and I regret it every single day of my life. I

do.

And then Mr. Walker came back that day, and he asked for his keys back, and he

told me not to come around anymore, and I was so ashamed that I never did.

I never came back. And then he passed away.

I felt like I could finally make things right, or at least try.

And so I took over the shop, and I became a master woodcarver, and I have

been trying to be the man that this community can rely on, just like he was.

Look, I should have told you sooner. I'm sorry.

Can you please say something?

Thank you for telling me.

Claire, I don't expect you to forgive me.

I just didn't mean to ruin your Christmas.

Hey Meg!

What's up?

Just seeing if you and Jack wanted to meet us at the lodge, then the four of

us can go to the party together.

Jack, we're not going to the party together anymore.

What?

Why? What's going on?

He wasn't the person I thought he was, Meg.

Clara, okay. Stay where you are. I'll be right there. No, it's okay.

I'm driving. I can come to you.

Okay?

I'll see you soon.

Thank you.

Alright.

What do you think?

You look beautiful.

I'm really sorry about what happened between you and Jack.

That's okay.

Well, it's still gonna be a beautiful night.

It will.

Ready to go?

Sorry, I'm no fun tonight.

Well, thank you for still coming to the party.

I know Grandpa wouldn't want you to miss it just because... Hey, you are

beautiful.

You're kind and you're living your dreams.

And I know you're hurting now, but... God has plans for me, I know.

Come here.

I think I know something that'll cheer you up. Come on.

I have to keep my eyes closed. I feel like I'm going to trip over my feet.

Okay, just a little further.

Okay, now open.

Surprise!

I was afraid we weren't going to make the Christmas Eve service, but we ended

up making really good time.

That's great.

Now it really is an Ozark Mountain Christmas, just like the old days.

Oh, honey, don't look so sad. This is supposed to be a happy surprise.

I'm just really glad to see you.

Us too.

Let's go.

After you, sweetie. Vincent,

is there anything you want to say?

Oh, man.

I'm not one for speeches, Paul, but if there's anything I've learned...

My wonderful 25 years making candy here in Silver Dollar City is that happiness

is the sweetest thing.

Serving all the great folks who've come to Silver Dollar City these past 25

years, it's sharing in all the laughing and the memories.

It's been an honor.

Congratulations, Vincent.

You're the man that proved a good heart.

is the best ingredient of all thank you mary milton all right everyone let's

dance hit it boys

we've

been waiting all year long

She doesn't want to see me, Oliver.

Just come for a few minutes.

At least to celebrate Vincent.

I'll congratulate him later.

For now, I just want to give Claire the space.

To enjoy the party without seeing me.

I've already ruined her Christmas and all. Oh, come on. There's got to be some

way you can explain it to her.

Don't give up.

There's still time for a Christmas miracle. You didn't see her face.

She's never going to trust me again. I just want to go home.

I'm telling you, man.

She doesn't want to talk to me.

It's done.

It's over.

You sure about that?

What's that?

Found it in the lodge.

Got your name on it.

If you change your mind, you know where to find us.

Thanks for asking me to dance, Conductor Paul.

When I'm off duty, it's just Paul.

And really, I don't think I'm your first choice as a dance partner.

But I'm more than happy to stand in until Jack shows his face.

Oh, I don't think... Oh, sure you do.

All of Silver Dollar City has been watching you two fall in love right

before our very eyes.

Things didn't work out.

Oh, you don't think so?

Or is your love story just not over yet?

He betrayed my trust. I don't know what to do.

You want my advice?

Forgive him.

Jack has beat himself up with his stolen guitar for years now.

I think he's atoned enough.

He knew.

Oh, of course. All of Silver Dollar City knew. But we love Jack for the man he

is.

And not some mistake he made years ago as a mixed-up kid.

Excuse me. Oh, no.

Holy night,

all is calm, all

is bright, from young

virgin, mother and child.

Heavenly Father, in the still of this moment, I come to you with an open

heart.

Fill me with wisdom to make the right choice.

Courage to walk in faith every day and may every choice I make be made closer

to you.

You're really going to make me say it, aren't you?

Clara, go get it.

Go get him.

Holy infant so tender and mild

My grandfather's guitar.

Yeah.

After I took it from the shop, those kids destroyed it so I could never give

it back.

It took me a few years to restore it, but I think I did all right.

You know what? I think it's about time it goes back to its wife, Laura.

Thank you.

Miss Jaffa.

You first.

I came here to tell you that I forgive you.

Really? Why?

Well, I've been thinking about it, and I think you've more than made up for the

mistakes that you've made.

And now that I know that my grandfather's guitar still exists, it's

the best Christmas present you could have ever given me.

I should have given it to you sooner. John, God's plans for us are better than

any plans we have for ourselves.

And I truly believe in the bottom of my heart that my grandfather, this guitar,

the break-in, was all part of his plan to lead me to you.

And you to me.

You're really incredible, you know that?

You're not so bad yourself.

I've been praying for a chance to make things right with you.

So do it.

Merry Christmas.

Let heaven, heaven, and nature sing.

Joy to the earth, the Savior reigns.

Let men their songs employ.

Walks hills and floods,

walks hills and plains.

Repeat the sounding joy. Repeat the

sounding

joy. He rules the world with truth

and grace and makes the nations prove

the glories of his righteousness.

Twinkling lights illuminate the sky.

You know, none of this would have happened if you hadn't convinced me to

come back here.

I'll never forget this Christmas, Meg.

Thank you.

I have a feeling we'll be back in Branson and Silver Dollar City next

Christmas.

I have a feeling we'll be having an Ozark Mountain Christmas from here on

out.

And that's okay with you.

That's okay with me.

But there is one more thing that I have to tell you.

What?

Merry Christmas, Clara.

New Christmas jacket.

As the spirit abounds in an Ozark Mountain Christmas

Every cup is full of your tight cheer It's an

Ozark Mountain Christmas No better place to be this

time

The cities are packed with, with silver

dollar smiles.

As bad as I imagined,

it mingles all the while. It's an orzo

mountain Christmas.

Every cup is full of your type shit.

No better place to be this child