All language subtitles for Christmas in Mississippi (2017) 720p WEB-DL (DDP 2.0) X264 Solar.en

Thanks for the ride.

And just who are you
trying to catch...

under the mistletoe this year?

White berries mean mistletoe,
red berries mean holly.

You of all people should
know that!

I thought I was picking you up
at the airport tomorrow.

I caught an earlier
flight, so...

I figured I'd surprise you.

Oh, that's my kind of surprise,
welcome home, Holly!

Good to see you, Momma.

I can't believe you're
really here!

I know, and for two full
weeks this time.

It's a Christmas miracle. What
are you carrying in this thing?

This cannot be good for your
back, and take that jacket off.

You're gonna cook in that
down here.

Okay, okay!

I thought I'd get more of the
tree decorated...

before you got here.

But I guess we'll just have to
finish decorating it together.

Sounds perfect.

You must be hungry.

I was just about to take
lunch...

over to the festival volunteers
at Jones Park.

You want to give me a hand?

Yeah, of course.

Got it all packed up
in the kitchen.

Sure you don't want to put this
up, just in case?

That should be the last of it.

I can't believe you still have
this pickup.

Of course I do.

It was your father's pride
and joy.

I thought I was his pride
and joy.

You were... he loved you just
as much as he loved his truck.

I cannot wait for you to see
what they've done at the park.

I'm excited.
You're gonna love it.

You ready?
Yeah, let's do it.

Okay.

Hold on.

You gotta be kidding me.

Holly?
Hey, Mr. McGuire!

It's so good to see you!

Well, your momma said you were
comin' home for Christmas.

She was real excited,
talks about you nonstop.

That does not surprise me.

I think the mailman knows
my shoe size.

You bringing your famous fruit
stand back this year?

Festival wouldn't
be the same without it.

Yep, yep, it'll be there.
Good.

I just got my location
assignment.

Right next to your momma's
stand.

Is she here?
Yeah.

Hello, Caroline.

Stuart.

Just harvested a new crop of
sweet potatoes at the farm.

Put some aside for you.

Aw... that's mighty kind of you.

Well, I did have a selfish
motivation.

You promised me a slice...

of the best sweet potato pie
in the county.

Well, then... a promise
is a promise.

What's up, Hollywood!
Benny!

Good to see you!

Nice to have you back!
We missed you 'round here!

I missed you, babe.

Hey, is that the brisket?

I am so sorry, we've been
working since 5:00 AM...

and I'm starving.

How long does it take to set
everything up?

Well, between the trees,
the stands and the lights...

I'd say about a couple of weeks.
It's a massive set-up.

Right outside, we got a bunch
of little elves.

Well, do you guys need
some help?

Oh, yes, we sure could
use some help.

I'll let the boss man know
you offered.

Mm-mm, oh, this is made
with love.

Later, Hollywood!

Are my eyes deceiving me...
or is that Holly Hart?

Hi, Mike.

I didn't know you were in town.

I didn't tell you.

It's been a long time.
Did you miss me?

Oh, I can't say that I have.

You stayin' with your momma?

Maybe.

Is uh-- is her number still
the same?

Why would you need to call it?

As soon as you ask me to.

Hah, you're delusional.

You still want to volunteer
at the festival, right?

Yeah.

Oh, lucky you... I happen to be
the project supervisor.

How about I start you off
tomorrow morning...

8:00 AM, bright and early?

Sounds great.

You know, they do say absence
makes the heart grow fonder.

You sure you didn't miss me
a little bit?

Let's give it a couple more
years.

Those boys sure do have an
appetite, cleaned me right out.

All set?

You didn't tell me the festival
was being run...

by my ex-boyfriend.

Did I forget to mention that?

I know, he broke your heart.

He didn't break my heart,
he just--

But it would do you both
a lot of good...

if you can just try to mend
fences while you're back.

Give him a chance, maybe
you'll see a new side of him.

Hm?

Let's go.

- Smile.
- I am smiling.

No, you're squinting.

Well, I'm blinded by your
beauty... and slightly the sun.

Perfect.

Did you get my good side?

They're all good.

Let me see it.
No!

Let me see it.
No! You'll shake it.

No.

You know what? Fine.
I don't wanna see it.

Oh... Merry Christmas.

Well, I figured since you'd be
joining me on campus soon...

you should start dressing
the part.

Look, I know this distance
hasn't been easy...

but once we're in the same
place...

it'll be a whole new beginning
for us.

Do you like it?

I love it.

Here... hold it up.

I want to take a picture.

Yay!
What size is this?

Stop.

I brought you some
fresh blankets.

Not that you'll need them.

Next few nights are supposed
to be some warm ones.

Thanks, Momma.

Oh, who's this?

I found Rudolph here downtown.

Hm, he's got a lot of miles
on him.

I bet he means a lot
to someone out there.

I know... I was gonna put
a picture online...

see if I could find his owner.

In fact... here, strike a pose.

One, two, three.

All right, little guy...

let's see if we can't get
you home for Christmas.

Merry Christmas to you, Uncle,
and God save you!

Bah humbug!

Christmas a humbug? You
can't mean that, I'm sure.

I do mean it!
What did I miss?

Nothing, it just came back
from commercial. You're good.

Oh, good.

No butter?

It's for the tree.

You're making me watch a movie
and not eat popcorn?

This one's for you.

Thanks, Momma.

You know, it's only the two
of us for Christmas.

It's okay if the tree doesn't
have a popcorn string.

It's tradition.

Yeah, I know, I just thought you
might want to take a break...

from decorating and just relax
and watch the movie.

Holly, for me, decorating the
house for Christmas...

isn't a chore.

It's something I look
forward to.

It is Christmas... like when
I hang your stocking.

I remember how you'd always
sneak downstairs...

while your father and I were
asleep and open yours.

Or when I make a wreath...

takes me back to the time when
my momma first taught me how.

I cherish every moment.

Good evening, sir.

I bet it's really something
when it's all lit up, huh?

It is. People used to come from
all over to see the show.

Used to? Why did they stop?

Hurricane... almost five years
ago.

There was a storm surge, and the
entire town was underwater.

This will be the first Winter
Festival since then.

Oh my.

Huh... well, they appear to have
made quite a recovery.

Yeah.

Marvelous little town.
I've enjoyed my stay.

Are you visiting your family
for the holidays?

No, just a bit of business.

Oh, where are my manners?
Alden Kriss.

Holly.
Holly! Wow.

Aptly named for the holidays.
Yeah, nice to meet you.

I see you've met our
Santa Claus.

Mr. Kriss volunteered to be
the man of the hour...

during the light show.

Well I wish I had known sooner,
before I trimmed my beard.

I think we have a fake one
that came with your costume.

Okay.

Well, I'm looking forward to it,
and nice to meet you.

Very nice to meet you.
Okay.

Thanks, Mr. Kriss.

I didn't think you were
gonna show up.

I keep my promises.

Let's start next door.

Lead the way.

So, the town turned this place
into municipal storage...

a few years ago, we have
everything...

from Terror on the Coast
at Halloween...

sets and props for local
theater.

We did Shakespeare in the park
this summer.

We?

Hamlet needed an understudy.

And how exactly did you end up
in charge of this festival?

I work for the city now,
events coordinator.

Since when?
About a year ago.

You seem surprised.

"It's a big world, Holly. I
can't be tethered to one place."

Are you quoting me now?

Paraphrasing actually.

Yeah, I thought so, I've ever
used the word "tethered", ever.

Okay, here we go. So, this is
our staging area.

It's where volunteers are
working on lights...

and props and signs.

I kind of like to think
of it as Santa's workshop.

Does that make you an elf then?

No, that makes me head elf.

Wow, I don't remember this
festival being quite this...

big before.

Well, it's the first one
in five years...

it's kind of like our grand
return.

The town upped the budget, and
we're pretty lucky...

we had a special benefactor
chip in.

Okay, so, should I just jump in,
make myself useful?

Actually, I have an assignment
just for you.

Okay... what is it?

Nothing... yet, hopefully it's
gonna be a concession stand.

Your mom wants to use it
for her baked goods.

Ought to be a fun project
for you.

Give it the ole Hart touch.

Oh, before I forget.

Yep. Welcome to the team.

Am I supposed to wear this?
Or live inside of it?

It was first come, first serve.

Please tell me these
aren't mandatory.

You're a volunteer, you can
wear it if you like.

The other volunteers are wearing
theirs, so... no pressure.

Okay, here's your tool box--

I think I got it, wood, nails,
I can handle it.

Walking away. Good luck.

Secure legs with screws,
piece of cake.

There should be another
battery in the box.

What?

I was using the drill earlier,
so the battery might be dead.

But there should be an extra.

Oh.

Ah... thanks.

Also... you want to use
a wood screw.

That one's for sheet metal.

You can tell by the thread.
Can I show you?

Sure.

Here.
Thanks.

How'd you get to be such an
expert on this stuff?

My dad taught me.

He says that anything worth
doing, is worth doing right.

Wow, your dad sounds really
smart.

He's the best.

Hey, Jack?

I gotta go. Right here!

Jack!

I'm right here.

What're you doing?

Let's go, bud.

Okay, which do you
like better for the front door?

I'd go candy cane.

For the front door?
I've always used solid red.

Why did you ask me then?

I just wanted your opinion.

Hello?

Holly!

I bring tidings of good cheer
and better news.

You're in.

Seriously?

Officially, it's
down to you and two others...

but I've got the inside track
that you're the favorite.

But you didn't hear that
from me.

No, of course not.

Sit tight.

Final word won't come
until after the New Year.

But I thought you might
appreciate the heads up.

I do! Thank you so much!
Merry Christmas.

Bye.

Good news?
Very.

I'm up for photo editor at this
really big lifestyle magazine...

in Los Angeles, so I'd have
my own office...

and a staff, and a door
with my name on it.

Oh, honey, that sounds
wonderful.

It is! I mean, there's really
only just one downside...

I, um-- I wouldn't be behind
the camera anymore.

And... you're okay with that?

Well, I mean, I'd still working
with photographs...

it just wouldn't be mine.

I don't know, it just seems like
the next logical step to do...

in my career, and a lot
more money.

Money isn't everything.

Sure is nice, though.

I remember when you were a
little girl growing up...

got your first camera.

You just couldn't put it down.

Well, I'm not a little girl
anymore, Mom.

Yeah, don't remind me.

Love you, mom.

There you are.
Morning.

I stopped by Triplett's,
got you a little pick-me-up.

I don't drink coffee.

I know, that's why this is tea.

Two sugars, right?

Yeah... thanks.

I know we didn't end things
on the best of terms...

and I'm partially-- entirely
responsible for that.

So I was hoping
for a little truce?

It's Christmas-time, Peace on
Earth.

Good will towards exes...

Okay... truce.

Truce.

Hey... good to have you back.
Enjoy your tea.

All right, look alive, everyone.
One day closer to show time.

Well, if it isn't the handyman.
Jack, right?

Holly.

Hi, Holly.
Hi, Jack.

How did your stand turn out?

Lopsided... but I think there's
still some time to save it.

Maybe you could give me
a hand later.

Sure.

Did you draw this?

Yep.
Wow.

You're really talented.

You must get that from your dad.

You know my dad?
I do, yeah...

and he's very artistic...

he used to doodle all day
long in his notebooks.

Really?
Yeah.

I've never seen him draw
anything.

He told me I took after my mom.

Hey, you.

Oh, what's all this?

You brought lunch. I figured
I'd bring dessert.

Pecans... candied them myself.

Oh, thank you, Stuart.
These look so delicious.

Don't they?

Oh, sorry.

Here. I'll get the spoon.
Oh, Great.

Okay, here you go.

Here you are, there you go.

I know! I know! I know...

How excited are you?
I'm so excited.

Oh, I can't wait.

So good.

I, uh... I had a question
for you, Caroline.

Mm-hm.

I was wondering if you'd like
to accompany me...

to the Winter Festival.
Oh.

I know you're running
the concessions and all...

but I thought-- I hoped I could
convince you...

to sneak away to watch
the lights, with me.

Aw... I'm so sorry, Stuart.

I just don't think that's
such a good idea.

You see, I'm just gonna
be so busy--

Of course. No, I understand.

I just thought I'd take a shot.

Hey, do you guys need help
with anything?.

Ah, no, I think she's got
this under control.

You ladies have a great
afternoon.

Same to you.

Up a little.

- Here?
- No, to the right.

- Here?
- Yeah, perfect.

Okay.

Okay, what's next? Tinsel?

That box right behind you.

Okay.

New York City. 2006.

My first Christmas being
away from home.

I can't believe you kept
all of these.

Of course, I did.

Even if you were a world away
at Christmas...

it was like having a little
piece of you back home.

I cherished every one
you sent.

Ah, Paris... of course,
I must admit...

I'm not too disappointed
about skipping this year.

Hold that thought.

I figured I could deliver
this one in person.

This maybe my favorite.

Okay, where do I put it?

Right there.

Here? Aw...

Perfect.

I'm so happy you're home.

Eggnog.

Careful, it may have a bit
of a kick.

Oh, really?

Mm-hm, I added extra cinnamon.

You're a wild one, Mom.

Cheers.

You know, this is my favorite
tradition...

after decorating the tree
with your father?

Eggnog on the porch.

Look at him.

He was so handsome
in his dress blues.

You know, he was wearing them
the first night we met?

I laid eyes on him
and I was a goner.

I can't believe it's been
three years.

Mom... have you ever considered
dating again?

Oh, Holly... your father was
the love of my life.

I can't imagine being
with anyone else.

Yeah, I know, but... Dad would
want you to be happy.

I am.

Mr. McGuire seems nice.

Stuart?

You never told me you
guys were so close.

I mean, you know, he makes
weekly deliveries from the farm.

He seems awfully fond of you.

Holly, we're just friends.
I'm just teasing, Mom.

But... if you were more
than that...

you know that'd be okay,
right?

I'm gonna go to bed.

Okay, I'm just gonna spend
a little more time...

with my eggnog...
if you don't mind.

I miss him, too, Mom.

Goodnight.

Goodnight, sweetheart.

Well, if I did not know any
better...

I would say that's a concession
stand.

Well, that's what I'm making,
isn't it?

Well, yesterday it was looking
like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Yeah, well, I fixed it.

Actually... Jack helped me out.

Makes sense, he's a whiz
at stuff like this.

He's a-- he's a really
great kid.

Thank you, it's all my
influence.

I'm sure.

You know, I am a good guy.

I'm like a ray of sunshine in
the lives of all around me.

In fact, I want to show you
something.

What is it?

You trust me?

No.

Follow me anyway.

Can I get a drum roll?
Want to do a drum roll?

No.
How about a high hat? No? Okay.

Three, two, one, tah-dah.

It's the spitting fish,
we just got done with it.

It's your favorite.

This was your favorite, right?

You remember that?

Of course.

Have you been to Murky Waters
yet?

No, I haven't had a chance yet.

Oh... maybe we should go.

The two of us?

Yeah, my buddy's band is playing
tonight actually.

Like a date?

I meant to be strictly
platonic...

but if your heart is set
on a date, you can twist my arm.

Are you seriously asking me
out right now?

Okay, are you with someone?

Am I with someone?

Okay... not interested, can't
blame a guy for trying.

You know what? Everyone told me
to give you a chance.

Try to be friends, but this
is a new low, even for you.

Find a new volunteer.

Holly!

You remember Betty Escher...

she was a few years behind
you in school.

I think the last time
you saw me, I was in braces.

No! Yeah! Uh, of course,
I remember you.

Sorry, I didn't mean
to interrupt.

I was just going to my room
to grab my camera.

Oh, no! Come sit down!
You're not interrupting at all.

I'll pour you some tea.

Betty's helping with the
concession stand.

We were going to finalize
the menu...

but kind of got sidetracked
with the wedding planning.

Wedding planning?

You're engaged.

As of a two nights ago,
he proposed at the park.

When they were testing
out some of the lights.

Drops down to his knee right in
front of the shooting stars.

Isn't that just the most
romantic thing...

you've ever heard?

Yeah.

I'm hoping to convince your mom
to cater for me.

Oh, Betty, it's your big day.

You should have a professional
handle all that.

Holly, please tell your momma...

that no one makes a better
peach cobbler.

Holly could take pictures!

Could you, Holly?

I, uh--
Of course, she could.

You are the best!

Oh, I'm just the luckiest girl
in the whole world!

Oh, you're precious.

Betty? Hey, hold up a second.

What is it?

Uh... I can't-- I can't
go to your wedding.

Oh, well, that's okay, I know we
kinda put you on the spot.

No, I mean, I can't go
because...

your fiancé made a pass at me.

What?

I-- I'm sorry, I didn't know
if I should say anything.

But I just didn't feel right
keeping it from you.

Um, when did this happen?

Today... at the park.

Maybe he was just being
friendly?

He's a real friendly guy.

He asked me out on a date.

Oh.
I'm sorry.

I don't know, I mean, maybe
he just, uh...

got caught up in the moment.

I mean, we do have a past
together, so--

A past? You dated Benny?

Benny?

Aren't you engaged to Mike?

Wha-- Mike? No!

He's like a brother to me.

But I saw you two yesterday,
he was spinning you around...

and you guys were hugging.

I was letting him know
Benny proposed.

He's the one who introduced us.

Then who is Jack?

That's Mike's nephew,
Steve's little boy.

Oh, Holly, you gave me
quite a scare.

Oh, and just so you know...
Mike's as single as they come.

If you need a
date for the wedding.

Huh.

Oh, crap.

Okay. These need to be taken
outside.

Yeah, that's the right box.

Thank you.

Good morning.
Hi.

What's that?

Uh... an apology...

And sticky buns, apology
sticky buns.

Hm... I didn't think you were
coming back.

Yeah, about that, I, uh...

I may have assumed you had
a wife and child.

What?

Look, I misread the situation,
and I'm really sorry.

Well, makes me feel a little bit
better about the rejection.

You want to start over?

Can we?

Holly?

Holly? I didn't know
you were in town.

I didn't tell you.

Oh, of course, you can have
my number.

Don't beg, it's embarrassing,
there's people around.

That's not how that happened.

It's how I remember it.

Okay, you're what, a day
behind on your project?

You need some help?

That would be great.

Ooh, nice shirt, by the way.

I've been to Russia, France,
Brazil...

and last year I spent
Christmas in Ukraine.

Wow.
Yeah.

Do you know, they don't decorate
their trees with tinsel?

They use spider webs.

Cool!
Right?

Hey, Holly?
Yeah?

Do you like mac and cheese?

Yeah, why?

Hey, Uncle Mike?
Yeah.

Can Holly come over for mac
and cheese tonight?

You should.
Okay, I'll be there.

Excuse me.

Hey, Mike, you know
where the ladder is?

Yes, it's on Billy's truck,
and he's at lunch.

There's a light out
on the shooting star...

and the bulbs are all the way
at the top.

I can't climb that high.

Who needs a ladder? Let's show
'em how it's done, bud.

Those two are pretty close, huh?

Oh, yeah... Steve's real lucky
it worked out the way it did.

What do you mean?

He's overseas, you didn't
know that?

No.
Well, he's in the Army.

Mike's looking after Jack
while he's deployed.

What happened to Jack's mother?

She was in the service, too.
Heck, that's how they met.

She passed a few years ago.

That's awful.

Mike had a life out
in Nashville...

but he dropped it all to come
back here and look after Jack.

That's what family does...
that's a good man.

Oh, wow!

Betty, these look so good!

Really? You're not just sparing
my feelings, right?

Have Holly try.

I never spare feelings.

Mm, mm-hm, yeah.

See?

Oh, by the way, Betty and Benny
have invited...

us to dinner tonight.

If you're not busy.

Actually, um, can I have a rain
check? I have plans.

Plans?

Yeah, I'm going to Mike's.

It's not like that.

I did not say a thing.

Uh, she didn't, but I will.
I love this!

It's just dinner.

But dinner can lead to more.

We tried more, that--
that did not work out.

Well, what happened?

It's a long story.

Well, I don't have anywhere
to be. Do you, Caroline?

No, I live here.

Okay, um, we graduated
high school...

and I went off to college.

Holly was at the top
of her class.

Would you like to tell this?

Sorry.. continue.

Mike decided that he was gonna
take a year off...

and then follow me.

Except, when it was time to go,
he changed his mind.

Oh.

Said he didn't know what
he wanted...

and that he needed to go
out and find it.

And, apparently, that didn't
include me.

Well, you're both here.

Maybe this is your second
chance.

You're here!
I'm here.

Follow me! I want to show
you something in my room!

Okay.

Whoa.

He's excited that you're here.

Come on, Holly!

Hi.
Hi.

These are fighter planes...

this one's a Mustang and this
one's a Tomcat.

I also have a few bombers
and some Army tanks...

I'm trying to grow my
collection.

Wow, did you build
all these?

With my dad.

You know, my dad used to fly
in one of these.

Really?

Yeah, he was in the Air Force.

He was stationed
at Keesler Airbase.

It's not far from here.
That's cool.

Yeah.

This is what I'm working on now.
It's Santa's sleigh.

I'm gonna surprise my dad
for Christmas.

Ssh, you can't tell.
Scout's honor.

So, the cob webs were
in the same box...

as the Halloween decorations.

Yeah, not exactly how they
do it in Ukraine...

but I like whatever's
happening here.

If you'll follow me,
dinner is ready.

You kept this?

Yeah, it was a gift.

Food's getting cold.

You remember the time we went
swimming after church...

down behind McGuire's farm?

Oh, my gosh, what were we,
nine, ten?

Ten... yeah, remember you
rode on my bike...

that I got for my birthday.

Yeah, the one with the wobbly
handlebars.

They were not wobbly,
you didn't sit on them right.

Because they were wobbling.

You wouldn't sit still.

They weren't wobbly.
Yes, they were.

My mama was furious. She'd just
bought me that new dress...

and there I was,
splashing in the creek.

So... you guys used to be
friends?

Yeah... yeah, we were.

Cool.

Okay... okay... oh!

Yes! Holly is amazing!
That's a goal!

Let's go again,
best two out of three.

Hello?

Hey, little brother.

Hey, man! Got your bags packed?

Yeah, look, look, about that.

Something's come up.

Come on, Jack, you
got this. Go for it!

He scores!

Jack, your dad's on the phone.

Dad, guess what! We almost have
the whole light show set up!

I helped with the banner and
Holly-- wait, do you know Holly?

Holly said I draw really well.

Is everything okay?

Steve's stuck at the base.

Storms are rolling in and
they're grounding flights...

for the next few days.

Oh, no.

He's trying to make arrangements
when they settle down, but--

He's gonna miss Christmas.

Jack! Jack.

Hey, Jack!

Jack, I'm really sorry.

I know how much you were looking
forward to your dad...

coming home for Christmas.

Look, bud, it's only
gonna be a few more days.

We can have our own
celebration when he gets home.

Come on, Jack, will you
open the door for me?

Can I try?

Yeah.

Hey, Jack? It's Holly,
can we talk?

Thanks for letting me come in.

I know how hard it can be to
keep saying goodbye to your dad.

I had to do that a lot
growing up.

Did your dad ever miss
Christmas?

A couple of them, yeah.

Really? What did you do?

Can I show you something?

One Christmas, just before he
was scheduled to be deployed...

again, my dad took me outside,
he told me to choose a star.

He said that whenever
I missed him...

I should look up at that star,
and he'd do the same.

We picked that one.

The world's a big place, but
knowing that he was looking...

at the same star, suddenly he
didn't seem so far away.

Maybe when my dad gets back,
we can do the same thing.

I think that'd be a really
good idea.

Come here.

Sorry, Dasher. No luck yet.

Oh good, you're up!

Good morning!

Hi. What are you doing here
so early?

You up for a field trip?

Wow, when did they build
this place?

About four years ago,
after the hurricane...

this town was in really
rough shape.

A lot of businesses
were forced to shut down.

They didn't want to,
of course...

but the insurance money
doesn't cover everything.

When the businesses go,
the people aren't far behind.

They built this resort,
created a lot of jobs...

and really helped Gulfport
bounce back.

And in a stroke of good luck...

the developer was gonna build
this in New Orleans...

but at the very last minute,
moved construction to here.

Excuse me, we're picking up
the lights for the festival.

Could you help us out?
Point us in the right direction?

Oh, yeah, of course, follow me.

So when Island View found out
that the city was gonna...

resurrect the light show...

they not only gave us
a big donation...

they gave us all of their
lights.

We are coming to collect.

All right, here we are.

Whoa.

Go check it out.

Wait a minute... so this
is my surprise?

Helping you carry cardboard
boxes?

No, this is your surprise.

Is that...?
Ship Island? Yup.

Best view of it in the city.

Holly's dad used to take us
fishing there.

Yeah, and every Christmas,
we'd go hunt for oysters.

Yeah, we'd spend all morning
out on that skiff.

He said other than home,
it's his favorite place to be.

Can I see?
Yeah.

Here, I'll set it up
for you again.

Yeah, it's right there.

Wow.

Hey, Jack, take this quarter...

and go-- go check out the view
from over there.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you... for taking
me here.

Thought you might like it.

You know, sometimes I wonder
if he'd be proud of me.

Of course, he would.

He dedicated his life
to something.

What have I ever done?

You show people things they've
never seen before.

I find that important.

Maybe.

Do you have time for one
more stop?

Uncle Mike!
Yep.

Can I go see Benny?
Yeah.

What's up, man?

How's he doing?

He's put on a brave face,
but he's disappointed.

Yeah, well, we'll just have
to give him...

the best Christmas ever, then.

We?

Yeah, we.

Triplett's has my photos up?

Yeah, that's why I took
you here.

A lot of places do.

Why?

A reminder... that there's
a lot of good in this world.

When I look at these photos,
I don't see flooded streets.

I don't see broken glass.

I see the volunteers who handed
out drinking water.

I see fishermen spending hours
on skiffs...

searching for people stranded
on their roofs.

I see friends, I see family.

I see strangers...
I see neighbors.

All coming together looking
to help.

Your pictures, they mean
something to this town.

So do you.

Well, come on! Let us see it!

Well, it's a little
big in the belly!

I think it looks great.

Though you may need some
extra padding to fill it out.

There was a time that this would
have fit me perfectly.

My wife convinced me
to skip the cookies.

There... now you look
like Santa.

Oh...

All right, the look's great, but
we'd have to hear the vocals.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

No, no, wait, wait.

Ho, ho, ho! No, no--

It should be deeper,
so your stomach shakes...

like a bowl full of jelly.

A bowlful of jelly?

Hoo-hoo-hoo.

Ho-ho-ho.

All right, I'll work on it.

This is so itchy.

Hey.
Hey.

Can I help you with something?

Yes... information.

Oh, I don't know much
about the whole operation.

I just make the stand,
but I think I saw Benny--

Not about the festival...
about you and Mike!

There is no me and Mike.

So you didn't ride
in together today?

Well, no, we did--

And you weren't at his house
until almost 10:00 o'clock...

the other night?

What are you a lawyer?

Actually, I am, but right now,
I'm just being nosy.

Oh... well, in that case,
I plead the fifth.

Come on.

There's nothing to tell.
I've been back for six days.

But you and Mike dated
for four years.

Yeah, but I haven't seen him
in like, almost ten years.

Ugh, I can't wait that long.

You're really invested
in this.

I love Mike, everyone does!

When he was put in charge
of the festival...

the whole town lined up
to help out.

Incidentally, I was really happy
to be teamed up with your mom...

and the concession stand.

She has the best gossip in town.
Yeah, it's true.

Mike's one of my absolute
favorite people.

And if anyone deserves
happiness, it's him.

Yeah, I want that for him,
too...

but this is just two friends
catching up, that's all.

Does he know that?

All right.
Come on, let's go!

I can beat you, I'll beat you.

All right, you guys ready
to light up Mr. Kriss...

a.k.a. Malibu Santa?

Ready!
All right, three, two--

They're not on.

Okay... uh, don't tell Benny
I was touching this.

Okay, I'll figure it out,
give me a second.

Well, we're getting close
to Christmas.

Are you excited?
I guess.

You guess?

My dad was supposed to come home
for Christmas... but he's stuck.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Well, maybe-- maybe
he could get unstuck.

Do you really think that
could happen?

You know, Jack, I've learned to
never count out a miracle...

especially at Christmas.

Whoa!

I got it!

Thanks for the ride.
Anytime.

Bye, Jack.
Bye.

Hey, Holly?
Yeah?

Are you doing anything later?

I don't think so.

Do you want to maybe...
grab some dinner?

Sure.

Great! It's a date.

Sure you don't mind
watching Jack tonight?

Oh, of course not!
Okay.

This little boy is a dream.

Careful, that goes to his head.

I heard that.

Hey, what are you two doing
tomorrow night?

Since we'll all be working
the light show...

Christmas Eve, I'm having
a little "Christmas Eve Eve"...

dinner here at the house.

You know, we had the same
thought.

I was gonna attempt a turkey.

We bought a fire extinguisher
last week, just in case.

Jack... bro code, dude.

You two have to come here!
It's just gonna be Holly and me.

And Lord knows, I'll have too
much food.

She will.

You should come.

Sounds good.

You look beautiful.
Thanks.

Uh, Caroline. I promise to have
her back before curfew.

After you.

- Bye, Momma.
- Bye.

Have fun.

So, Jack, do you like
gingerbread?

Yeah.

Boy, do I have a surprise
for you.

Ms. Caroline?
Yes, Jack?

Do you believe in miracles?
I do.

So... it's not silly to wish
for them?

Things may not always turn out
the way you want them to, Jack.

But there's nothing silly
about having faith...

that hard times are gonna
get better.

Now how about some icing?

Here we are. I found it!

I was hoping you could help me
with something.

It's kind of a... secret
mission.

What is it?

Open it and see.

Some have chimneys, but all
have locks...

the key to entry is in this box.

It's a key.
A master key.

What does it open?

Every house in Gulfport.

In the South, not many houses
have chimneys.

So how is Santa supposed
to deliver all of his toys?

With this?

It was given to my family many
years ago for safe keeping.

Holly used to be in charge of
it, but now that she's older...

I was hoping you
could take the job.

What do I do?

When you get home, put
the key in your mailbox.

Santa will take it and use it
on Christmas Eve.

When Santa's finished...

he'll find a way to get
it back to you.

So what do you think?

I'll do it. You can count on me.

I knew I could.

Got it.

Got what?

Are you taking pictures of me?

I wanted a spontaneous photo.

Of the back of my head?
That's not my good side.

Okay, fine, then strike a pose.
That's my good side.

Got it.

Let me see it. No, yeah,
I don't want to see it.

No.

All right, where to next?

I don't know, it's getting
late...

so maybe we should just
head back.

It's 9:00, city girl.

Okay, well then,
what do you suggest?

Dessert.

Okay.

It was nice of Benny to give you
the keys to this place.

He owes me a favor.

Okay, you ready?
Yes.

We have strawberry, chocolate,
vanilla.

D... all of the above.

Stop. Good answer.

You know, most people
only get two scoops.

I've always made yours
with three.

Well, no wonder I fell for you.

Three.

You've still got it.
Thank you, thank you very much.

I've had some practice.

Benny lets me and Jack come
over here on Sundays.

I get to make him one.
You're really good with him.

He's my buddy.

No, I'm serious.

What you're doing for your
brother, that's...

that's really special.

Well, he's the one defending
our country.

It's the least I could do.

No, it's not.

Not many people would make
that kind of sacrifice.

Yeah... you know, for a while...

I didn't really know what
I wanted to do with my life.

I was bouncing around
a little bit.

I had a bartending gig
in Nashville.

I got a guitar, played a few
open mic nights.

Were you any good?

No.

But it was starting to feel
comfortable...

starting to feel like home.

But that's when Steve called
and I knew I had to come back.

Do you ever miss it?
Your old life?

No.

I finally feel like I'm where
I'm supposed to be.

I guess you don't always have
to go looking for what you need.

Sometimes it finds you.

How's that shake?
It's really good.

Not bad.

Here?
Absolutely.

Why not?

There's tables in the way.

You're right.

There's another one.

Now, I know you didn't
miss me...

but... you can't tell me
you didn't miss home.

I have.

And I may have missed you
a little, too...

despite my better judgment.

Of course, of course.

Delivered safe and sound
just like I had promised.

I had a really nice night.

You mind if I get
that in writing.

What do you know?

Oh, sorry! I saw headlights.

It's okay, we were just
about to head in.

How's Jack?

Out like a light on the couch.

I'll grab him.

Subtle.

I believe it was your
suggestion.

Thank you, Caroline.
Mm... anytime.

Well, see you tomorrow.

I don't know, it was... nice.

Nice is good.
Nice is strange.

Why strange?

I just never thought
I'd consider...

opening that door again.

And you're considering it now?

Maybe?

I don't know... it felt...
right.

Hello.

Holly! Turns out the race is a
little tighter than I thought.

Lopez was in the office today...

I think she impressed a lot
of people.

Okay, is there anything
I can do?

Bates is leaving town the day
after Christmas...

to go on vacation.

If you can get back here
in the next few days...

I can get you some face
time with him...

I think it could seal the deal.

On Christmas Eve?

If you really want the job,
I think the smart thing...

to do is to get on the next
flight out.

The window is closing,
let me know.

Why don't I get us
some more pie.

So, what are you going to do?

I have to go back, right?

You're asking me?

I'd miss Christmas...
and the light show.

And then there's Mike and
Jack... I don't know.

You need to do whatever it takes
to make sure they choose you.

That is... if it's still
what you want.

Mom, I'd be crazy
to turn this down.

Well then, sounds like you've
made up your mind.

Yeah.

Hey.

Hey.
I didn't know--

I meant to tell you, I talked
to Benny and I got him...

to reserve you and Jack two
of the best seats...

for tomorrow night's show...
right in there front.

Actually, I-- I need to talk
to you about that.

What's up?

Okay, well--

So, last night, I got a call--

Mike! I'm sorry, Holly.

I need to steal this guy
for a second.

Look, we need you down
at festival site.

I think the gingerbread house
got unloaded...

in the wrong spot,
that's one heavy cookie.

Okay, uh...

Go, take care of it.

You sure? I'm sorry.

No, it's okay, we'll talk
tonight at dinner.

Okay.

Ready?
Yes.

Okay, knives, you're gonna chop.
Okay.

Perfect.

Hi.
Hi.

Hi! Merry Christmas Eve-Eve!

Well, don't you look festive.
Come on in.

Holly's father always started
dinner with a prayer...

so, Jack, would you like
to do the honors?

Thank you for this meal
we are about to receive.

Thank you for Uncle Mike...
thank you for Holly...

and thank you for Miss Caroline.

And please watch over my dad
until he gets home.

- Amen.
- Amen.

Amen. This looks fantastic.

Oh, Holly helped.

Holly mostly watched.

How are things going
down at the festival?

Well, your daughter built the
world's greatest...

concession stand.

I mean, I'd deny it,
but that would be a lie.

Well, everyone I've talked to
is so excited for the show.

I can't wait to see it again
after all these years.

It's gonna be really
special, Mom.

I hope so, this town needs it.

Hey, Holly, guess what?

What?

My dad said whenever
he gets home...

he's gonna take me
to Ship Island.

Really?

Yeah, Steve's buddy is out
of town until the New Year...

said we could use his boat, pack
a lunch, make a whole day of it.

Oh, that's so cool,
I'm so jealous.

You don't have to be.

We'd like you to come along.

How could I say no?

Wondering where you snuck
off to.

Everything okay?

Yeah, I'm just trying to figure
out how I tell you this.

Tell me what?

I have to leave tomorrow...
to go back to Los Angeles.

Like an assignment?

This magazine that I've done
some freelance work for...

in the past is hiring a new
photo editor...

and they're considering me
for the job.

Wow. That sounds like a pretty,
big deal.

It would be, yeah.

Hey, bud.
Uncle Mike!

Yeah.
Can I give it to her?

Absolutely.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you. I love it.

You're welcome.

Hey! I brought you some turkey,
stuffing and some extra cobbler.

You're the best, thank you.
Aw...

Goodnight!
Goodnight.

Are you leaving?

Yeah, gotta get this guy to bed,
we have a big day tomorrow, so--

Right.

Hey, Jack, do me a favor, bud,
will you take this to the truck?

I'll be there in a second, okay?
Yes, sir.

Thank you for my present.
You're welcome.

So no light show.

No light show.

I really wanted to be there.

I know you did.

Sounds like a great opportunity.

I'm really happy for you...
congratulations.

I guess this is goodbye.

I'm gonna miss you.

Stay in touch this time.

I will.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Do you have everything?

I think so.

Could you hang on to Prancer for
me? In case someone claims him?

Of course, kinda grown attached
to the little guy.

Come on.

You know, Mom, you don't have
to drive me to the airport.

I know you have a lot
of work to do for tonight.

It's Christmas Eve and I am
going to spend every second...

that I can with you and that's
the end of it.

Oh.

Hello?

Sure. Yeah, of course!

Yes! I can meet you there.

Okay, bye-bye.

Slight change of plans.

Hey, have you seen Holly?

We're getting ready to move her
stand out into the park.

Should we wait?
Nah, it's crunch time.

You mind setting it up? I don't
think she's gonna mind.

All right, you got it,
boss man.

Thank you.

Excuse me, I think this guy
may belong to you.

Thank you.

Thank you so much
for coming down here.

You have saved my
granddaughter's Christmas.

I'm just glad it actually
worked out.

It was kind of a shot
in the dark.

Can I buy you lunch?
It's the least I can do.

I have a plane to catch,
but thank you.

Okay, then next time
you're in town.

You own this place?

I do, have you stayed with us?

No, I haven't, but I heard all
about what you did...

for Gulfport, after the
hurricane.

Well, this town is close to my
heart. I grew up here.

Really?

Yeah, I was halfway around the
world when the storm hit and...

tell you the truth, I hadn't
thought of this little town...

in ages, but when I saw those
pictures of what had happened...

I knew I had to do something.

There was one in particular
of this-- of this mother...

holding her little baby and
she's about the age...

of my granddaughter at the time
and, well, she had this look...

of determination in the middle
of all this destruction.

I won't forget that.

I called our developer
that night.

All because you saw a photo?

Well, even though I was halfway
around the world...

for that moment, it just took
me back home...

and now I am here to stay.

All right, what do you want
to do first, man?

I wish my dad was here.

Yeah, me, too.

... and Holly.

Me, too.

What did you want me to do,
ask her to stay?

You're right, I should have
asked her to stay.

Come on.

Evening, everyone.

Hi, Mr. McGuire!

Didn't Caroline do
a fabulous job?

Aw...
Of course, knew she would.

So, uh, any recommendations?

Well, the sticky buns seem
to be a big hit.

Those do look good.

Listen, Caroline, I feel like
I've made you uncomfortable.

No... no, you didn't do
anything wrong.

I was-- I was flattered.

Well, I hope we can
still be friends?

Sure would hate to lose
my best customer.

Of course.

Great.

No... it's on me.

Thank you.

Well... enjoy the show.

You, too.

Alright. Hello Gulfport.

I just want to welcome everyone
to the annual...

Harbor Lights Festival.

First, a huge round of applause
for all of our volunteers.

Without their hard work,
we can't do this.

And a huge thank you
to Mayor Billy Hughes...

and the city for all
of their support.

I think we all know why this
year's festival is so special.

Five years ago, our community
was thrown quite a curveball...

and we didn't let it beat us...

and we got through it
side-by-side...

Holly!
Hey!

...because we're a family.

And what better time
to celebrate family...

than at Christmas?

So, if you haven't already,
please grab a spot on the lawn.

Grab a chair, and since it's
actually a tad chilly tonight.

Cozy up with your loved one,
sit back and relax.

Enjoy the show.

Let there be light.

Great show, captain.

Shouldn't you be on an airplane?

Yeah, well, I uh,
I turned down the job.

Really?
Yeah.

I uh... I decided I didn't
want to give this up.

The security would have
been nice...

and the money would have been
nicer, but...

I'm meant to be behind
the camera.

You know, all I've ever wanted
is to make a difference...

a real difference, and this
is how I can do it.

I talked to my old editor and I
pitched him a new series...

about Gulfport's recovery,
and he loved it.

This town can inspire a lot
of people...

and I want to be a part of that.

And I want to do that...
with you.

Uncle Mike! Holly!
Santa's here! Come on!

Ho! Ho! Ho!
Merry Christmas!

Everyone, please, please
gather around.

Hello, hello. Nice to meet you.
How are you?

Excuse me. Excuse me!
Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!

Excuse me, excuse me. Thank you.

Oh! Well hi there.

Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!

He gets quite a lot of volume.

I think his ho-ho-ho might
put mine to shame.

Mr. Kriss? Wait, if you're
here...

Who's in the suit?

Hey! You're not Mr. Kriss.

No, Jack... I'm not.

Dad!

Steve? How did he get here?

I may have called in a favor.

Hey, man, how you doing?

I've got some great news, Jack.

I've been reassigned
to a base nearby.

So you're staying? For good?

For good, Jack.

Not bad, huh?

Yes, dear.

Oh, ho, no, I'm on my way now.

I uh-- I had an early gift
to deliver.

Well... it's gonna be
a wonderful night!

Uh-huh, but you don't have
to wait up, as usual.

I'll see you then.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

That one wasn't so bad.

Ho! Ho! Ho!

So, you glad you stayed?

Yeah. I am.

What now?

Well, I was planning
on kissing you.

Here, let me.

Thanks, sweetie.

Uh-uh, I got it,
I got it.

I can carry one.

I know, but you don't
have to.

Well, it looks like you've run
out of hands, so--

I'll just take this one, thanks!
Wait, is it too heavy?

You can rest if you need to!

Whew! This one?

Yep... thanks.
There you go.

Any special requests
for Christmas dinner?

Hm... peach cobbler.

Ah! You got it.

My dad bought the turkey
last night.

He says that I can help him
whenever he deep fries it.

Do me a favor? Will you guys
grab these bows...

and hit the concession stand
with them? Thank you, thank you.

Hey, Allison? Yeah, yeah,
right by the tree.

Thank you.

Guess who?

Betty?

I'm never gonna live that down,
am I?

You're not supposed to be back
for three hours.

What are you doing?

Oh, I gave you a conservative
estimate.

Helps with the whole surprise
thing.

How was Paris?

It was great! But I'm really
glad to be home.

Oh... I got you something.

Please be croissants.
Please be croissants.

Sadly, they don't travel well.

Holly!
Hey, Jack!

So, Jack has been working
on the banner.

No better man for the job.
Thanks.

Should we show her?
Now?

Why not?
Okay.

Oh--

Um, it's a miscommunication...

we didn't have time
for a trial run.

This has been the best year
of my life.

And I know there's a person
out there for everyone...

and for me, it's you.

Of course, had you been here
two hours later...

there'd be a string quartet
and six dozen roses.

The second I saw you, I knew I
couldn't wait one more moment...

to ask you to be my wife.

So, will you?

Yes.

Come here.

I love you.
I love you.

I can't believe you
did all this.

All I got you is
an Eifel Tower tie.

I can wear it for the wedding.

Welcome to the family!

Hey, bud.
Yes!

Congrats.

You gettin' married.

Yeah.

Love is beautiful.

You guys, we got a show to do!
Back to work!