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You should get out there again. 12 00:01:20,165 --> 00:01:22,299 Yeah, so you've told me. 13 00:01:22,334 --> 00:01:23,884 What are you doing for the holidays? 14 00:01:23,919 --> 00:01:25,845 Well, I'm just, I'm really trying to make it special for Lexi. 15 00:01:25,869 --> 00:01:28,483 It's our first Christmas since the divorce. 16 00:01:28,507 --> 00:01:29,973 How's that working? 17 00:01:30,008 --> 00:01:31,975 Well, if she could box that blame 18 00:01:32,010 --> 00:01:33,955 and put it under the tree for me, she would. 19 00:01:33,979 --> 00:01:37,647 It's okay. I get it. We've had so many traditions as a family. 20 00:01:37,683 --> 00:01:39,232 It's hard for her. 21 00:01:39,268 --> 00:01:42,986 Well, how about making some new traditions? 22 00:01:43,021 --> 00:01:45,083 Next year, we're promoting a small town in Vermont called 23 00:01:45,107 --> 00:01:47,491 Briar Ridge as a Christmas getaway. 24 00:01:47,526 --> 00:01:49,137 Used to be primarily a farming town, 25 00:01:49,161 --> 00:01:51,089 but they made a real niche with Christmas tourism. 26 00:01:51,113 --> 00:01:52,779 We're putting together a full spread. 27 00:01:52,814 --> 00:01:55,248 Christmas tourism? That's a thing? 28 00:01:55,284 --> 00:01:56,416 It is there. 29 00:01:56,451 --> 00:01:58,168 And you need pictures? 30 00:01:58,203 --> 00:02:01,588 Lots of them. We rented a chalet that used to be a barn. 31 00:02:01,623 --> 00:02:05,926 How fun is that? Bring Lexi and your mom. 32 00:02:05,961 --> 00:02:08,211 It'll be good for you guys. 33 00:02:08,263 --> 00:02:09,546 Yeah. 34 00:02:17,337 --> 00:02:19,838 This is gonna be great. Okay. 35 00:02:19,873 --> 00:02:22,424 Lexi, mom. It's time to go. 36 00:02:22,476 --> 00:02:25,477 Okay, almost ready. 37 00:02:25,512 --> 00:02:27,929 Got the presents. 38 00:02:27,981 --> 00:02:31,016 Mom, you know they do have suitcases with wheels, right? 39 00:02:31,051 --> 00:02:32,734 Yeah, which break and tear. 40 00:02:32,769 --> 00:02:34,769 You know, my day we built things to last. 41 00:02:34,821 --> 00:02:37,072 There's no need to change if this baby gets the job done. 42 00:02:37,107 --> 00:02:38,273 I know, I know. 43 00:02:38,325 --> 00:02:40,659 Should we get groceries? 44 00:02:40,694 --> 00:02:41,860 I brought snacks. 45 00:02:41,895 --> 00:02:43,723 I can't cook snacks. 46 00:02:43,747 --> 00:02:45,747 Okay, well, there's stores in Vermont I'm sure. 47 00:02:45,782 --> 00:02:47,249 We'll go shopping when we get there. 48 00:02:47,284 --> 00:02:48,533 Okay. 49 00:02:48,568 --> 00:02:50,001 Lexi, come on. Let's go. 50 00:02:51,738 --> 00:02:53,716 Oh, my goodness. It's like watching Dorothy leave Oz. 51 00:02:53,740 --> 00:02:55,068 It's only a week. 52 00:02:55,092 --> 00:02:57,459 Yeah, for a teenager that's eternity. 53 00:02:57,511 --> 00:02:58,905 I was never that dramatic. 54 00:02:58,929 --> 00:03:00,240 That's true. 55 00:03:00,264 --> 00:03:01,407 You were worse. 56 00:03:01,431 --> 00:03:02,597 Please, mom. 57 00:03:02,633 --> 00:03:05,245 Lexi, come on. Let's go. 58 00:03:05,269 --> 00:03:08,053 We agreed on this. A little bit of family time. 59 00:03:08,088 --> 00:03:09,471 You're gonna be positive. 60 00:03:09,523 --> 00:03:13,475 Yeah, there it is. Well, we'll work on it. 61 00:03:13,527 --> 00:03:14,943 Let's go. 62 00:03:19,900 --> 00:03:22,618 Okay, does anyone want to play "I spy"? 63 00:03:22,653 --> 00:03:25,599 Just a second. I'm about to win this next level of Candy Crush. 64 00:03:25,623 --> 00:03:27,122 Killed it. 65 00:03:27,158 --> 00:03:28,657 What about you, Lex? 66 00:03:28,693 --> 00:03:30,471 Lexi? 67 00:03:30,495 --> 00:03:31,660 What? 68 00:03:31,696 --> 00:03:34,808 - Do you want to play "I spy"? - Does the winner get to go home? 69 00:03:34,832 --> 00:03:36,415 Suck it up, buttercup. 70 00:03:36,450 --> 00:03:38,367 Your friends will be there when we get back. 71 00:03:38,419 --> 00:03:40,419 I'm missing Ashley's Christmas party. 72 00:03:40,454 --> 00:03:42,121 Literally everyone is going. 73 00:03:42,156 --> 00:03:45,508 Well, I'm not, so not everyone is going. 74 00:03:45,543 --> 00:03:46,592 Cody is. 75 00:03:46,627 --> 00:03:48,711 There will be other parties, honey. 76 00:03:48,763 --> 00:03:50,012 Not with mistletoe. 77 00:03:52,216 --> 00:03:54,628 Well, Christmas is for family. 78 00:03:54,652 --> 00:03:57,436 We're lucky we can spend it together. Not everyone does. 79 00:03:57,471 --> 00:03:59,989 Yeah, like dad. He's family. 80 00:04:00,024 --> 00:04:01,691 Why is it okay for him to be alone? 81 00:04:01,743 --> 00:04:03,275 Your father is fine. 82 00:04:03,310 --> 00:04:05,027 He knows how much we love Christmas, 83 00:04:05,079 --> 00:04:07,130 and this town is all about Christmas. 84 00:04:07,165 --> 00:04:09,999 That's right. We are gonna have so much fun. 85 00:04:10,051 --> 00:04:11,384 Just us girls. 86 00:04:11,419 --> 00:04:15,254 Hey, I brought cards for a special Christmas blackjack. 87 00:04:15,289 --> 00:04:16,556 Amazing. 88 00:04:16,591 --> 00:04:18,758 Maybe afterwards we can play "Old Maid". 89 00:04:18,793 --> 00:04:20,143 Wait, we don't have to. 90 00:04:20,178 --> 00:04:23,479 Enough, Scrooge. 91 00:04:50,191 --> 00:04:52,241 Hi. 92 00:04:52,276 --> 00:04:53,776 Hi. 93 00:04:55,830 --> 00:04:57,446 It's Whoville personified. 94 00:05:48,716 --> 00:05:51,083 Big fan of coffee. 95 00:05:51,118 --> 00:05:54,336 Yes. I'm a writer. It's our life force. 96 00:05:54,388 --> 00:05:56,005 What do you write? 97 00:05:56,057 --> 00:06:00,926 Novels. Airport reads, mostly. 98 00:06:00,961 --> 00:06:05,264 Congrats. You qualify for a free cranberry sauce. 99 00:06:05,299 --> 00:06:06,899 That's very nice, but no thank you. 100 00:06:06,934 --> 00:06:11,603 Oh, come on. It's Christmas. Everybody loves cranberry sauce. 101 00:06:11,638 --> 00:06:12,988 Yeah, sure. Throw it in. 102 00:06:13,024 --> 00:06:15,407 Maybe I can distill it into a crantini. 103 00:06:19,280 --> 00:06:21,030 Jack Manning? 104 00:06:21,082 --> 00:06:23,644 You write the "Star Cros" series. 105 00:06:23,668 --> 00:06:25,145 Yes. 106 00:06:25,169 --> 00:06:27,130 I love how Bo Daniels keeps two candles lit in the window 107 00:06:27,154 --> 00:06:30,622 and then Amelia sees them and regains her memory. 108 00:06:30,657 --> 00:06:31,924 That's love. 109 00:06:31,959 --> 00:06:33,059 It's fiction. 110 00:06:33,194 --> 00:06:35,378 So, what brings you to our little town? 111 00:06:35,413 --> 00:06:37,691 Writing. I need a hideaway from the holidays 112 00:06:37,715 --> 00:06:40,299 to finish my next book. 113 00:06:40,334 --> 00:06:43,530 It's hard to escape Christmas around here. 114 00:06:43,554 --> 00:06:46,867 Yeah, yeah. Tell me about it. 115 00:06:46,891 --> 00:06:50,726 But I'm luckily renting a place in the country, so... 116 00:06:50,762 --> 00:06:52,022 Oh, well, then you should totally come 117 00:06:52,046 --> 00:06:53,946 to our Christmas Night of Lights. 118 00:06:53,982 --> 00:06:55,325 There's a winter dance and everything. 119 00:06:55,349 --> 00:06:57,817 Honestly, it is the most fun you will have all year. 120 00:06:57,852 --> 00:07:01,022 Well, except maybe for the Christmas Day polar bear plunge. 121 00:07:02,056 --> 00:07:04,051 I'm gonna take a pass. 122 00:07:04,075 --> 00:07:07,410 Yeah, you're not really a Christmas person are you? 123 00:07:07,445 --> 00:07:09,579 What gave it away? 124 00:07:09,614 --> 00:07:12,282 I'm gonna give you a flier anyway, 125 00:07:12,334 --> 00:07:15,752 and if you need anything come on by. 126 00:07:15,787 --> 00:07:19,567 - My name's Charlotte. - Nice to meet you, Charlotte. 127 00:07:19,591 --> 00:07:23,126 You know, I can't believe this town still has a livery. 128 00:07:23,178 --> 00:07:25,795 Yeah. Why, do you need to board your horse? 129 00:07:27,265 --> 00:07:30,077 I'm good. 130 00:07:30,101 --> 00:07:32,385 - See ya. - See ya. 131 00:07:33,972 --> 00:07:34,972 Hey. 132 00:07:37,925 --> 00:07:40,276 My weather app shows a storm's coming. 133 00:07:40,612 --> 00:07:42,411 Maybe we should have left earlier. 134 00:07:42,447 --> 00:07:44,163 Really, mom. You think? 135 00:07:44,198 --> 00:07:47,199 Well, hopefully we'll make it to the chalet before it hits. 136 00:07:47,234 --> 00:07:49,669 And what if we crash? 137 00:07:49,704 --> 00:07:53,122 - I've lived a full life. - I haven't. 138 00:07:53,174 --> 00:07:56,259 My last meal. Corn nuts and something called 139 00:07:56,294 --> 00:07:58,405 sour patch children. 140 00:07:58,429 --> 00:08:02,910 The gourmand community will not be attending my funeral. 141 00:08:02,934 --> 00:08:04,267 Now who's being dramatic? 142 00:08:04,302 --> 00:08:06,802 Well, you both come by it honestly, I figure. 143 00:08:39,804 --> 00:08:42,338 What the... 144 00:08:42,390 --> 00:08:43,422 No, no, no, no. 145 00:08:44,475 --> 00:08:46,475 No, no, no, no. 146 00:08:52,967 --> 00:08:56,402 Sorry, Santa. This place is not big enough for the both of us. 147 00:08:56,437 --> 00:08:59,800 No way. 148 00:08:59,824 --> 00:09:01,991 Not. 149 00:09:02,026 --> 00:09:03,693 Nope. Absolutely not. 150 00:09:06,581 --> 00:09:08,998 Holy Christmas. 151 00:09:11,119 --> 00:09:14,503 Is Briar Ridge this exit or the next one, mother? 152 00:09:14,539 --> 00:09:18,040 I don't know. The little wheel thing keeps spinning. 153 00:09:18,092 --> 00:09:20,676 O-M-G. It is like the blind leading the blind, 154 00:09:20,712 --> 00:09:22,472 which, frankly, is offensive, because they'd have 155 00:09:22,496 --> 00:09:25,131 the common sense to stay home in the first place. 156 00:09:25,166 --> 00:09:27,828 Okay, I'm just gonna take the next exit. 157 00:09:27,852 --> 00:09:30,386 - It stopped spinning. - Really? 158 00:09:30,438 --> 00:09:33,606 Oh, wait. It's spinning again. 159 00:09:33,641 --> 00:09:36,142 Shavin' soap. 160 00:09:39,897 --> 00:09:40,946 Hey, Steve. 161 00:09:40,982 --> 00:09:42,948 Jack, buddy. How are you? 162 00:09:42,984 --> 00:09:47,370 - How am I? I'm in Briar Ridge. - I know. Great, right? 163 00:09:47,405 --> 00:09:50,317 Tucked away from civilization, just like you asked. 164 00:09:50,341 --> 00:09:52,425 No, no, no. I asked you to get me a place away 165 00:09:52,460 --> 00:09:55,962 from civilization and Christmas, and yet, somehow, 166 00:09:55,997 --> 00:09:59,326 you've managed to imprison me in a Norman Rockwell painting. 167 00:09:59,350 --> 00:10:01,434 Best I could do on such short notice, 168 00:10:01,469 --> 00:10:03,553 besides, you should be chained to your laptop, 169 00:10:03,605 --> 00:10:06,325 banging away at that final chapter that you promised me by Christmas. 170 00:10:06,792 --> 00:10:08,236 How am I supposed to work in this environment? 171 00:10:08,260 --> 00:10:10,677 You know, I'm starting to feel like you... 172 00:10:10,712 --> 00:10:13,313 - Do you even know how it ends? - I know how it ends. 173 00:10:13,348 --> 00:10:15,042 Okay, how? 174 00:10:15,066 --> 00:10:16,210 They shoot the dog. 175 00:10:16,234 --> 00:10:18,980 Come on, please. You got to give me some credit here. 176 00:10:19,004 --> 00:10:20,754 That's worked once in literary history. 177 00:10:20,789 --> 00:10:21,816 Give me a hint. 178 00:10:21,840 --> 00:10:23,173 You're just gonna have to wait. 179 00:10:23,208 --> 00:10:26,710 Okay, how about this? The grand romantic gesture. 180 00:10:26,762 --> 00:10:28,490 You're great at that. 181 00:10:28,514 --> 00:10:30,046 Not this time. 182 00:10:30,098 --> 00:10:34,935 Jack, the publisher really wants another "Star Crossed" novel. 183 00:10:34,970 --> 00:10:36,331 This little venture of yours, 184 00:10:36,355 --> 00:10:38,688 it's making them a little nervous. Actually, a lot. 185 00:10:38,724 --> 00:10:42,442 Yeah, but see, this is gonna be a real novel, Steve, alright? 186 00:10:42,477 --> 00:10:44,711 This is gonna be the one they remember me by. 187 00:10:44,746 --> 00:10:48,048 The only thing that publishers remember are sales. 188 00:10:48,083 --> 00:10:50,133 Star Crossed sells. 189 00:10:50,185 --> 00:10:52,135 You better have a follow up on the backburner. 190 00:10:52,187 --> 00:10:53,804 A fail safe. 191 00:10:53,856 --> 00:10:56,556 Yeah, well, thank you for the faith in me as always. 192 00:10:56,591 --> 00:10:59,059 Hey, I got faith in you. You're like my Starbucks. 193 00:10:59,094 --> 00:11:00,955 All the times I've been in there, they've only screwed up 194 00:11:00,979 --> 00:11:02,213 my latte, like, twice. 195 00:11:02,465 --> 00:11:04,882 Yeah, well, this is the sound of your vanilla soy latte 196 00:11:04,917 --> 00:11:06,161 hanging up on you. 197 00:11:07,320 --> 00:11:09,854 Come on, don't be like that. Merry Chris... 198 00:11:09,906 --> 00:11:11,856 Marry Christmas, Jack. 199 00:11:21,080 --> 00:11:23,108 "The heart needed 200 00:11:23,132 --> 00:11:26,550 protection to survive. 201 00:11:26,586 --> 00:11:28,919 Room to grow. 202 00:11:28,954 --> 00:11:30,588 The abyss was full of..." 203 00:11:36,679 --> 00:11:39,897 Purpose? No. Purpose. 204 00:11:42,652 --> 00:11:46,354 The abyss was full of... 205 00:11:46,406 --> 00:11:50,441 Full of something. 206 00:12:09,712 --> 00:12:11,329 I'm so excited. 207 00:12:11,364 --> 00:12:14,332 We are here, ladies. It looks nice, huh? 208 00:12:16,870 --> 00:12:19,365 It's gonna be a very Merry Christmas. 209 00:12:19,389 --> 00:12:21,923 There's supposed to be a key under the mat. 210 00:12:21,975 --> 00:12:23,853 Are you sure you've got the right address? 211 00:12:23,877 --> 00:12:25,288 Oh, well. Guess we're gonna have to go home. 212 00:12:25,312 --> 00:12:28,146 A-ha, see? They left it open for us. 213 00:12:28,181 --> 00:12:31,033 Wait, that seems strange. What if there's a burglar? 214 00:12:31,068 --> 00:12:32,262 Really, mom? You saw the downtown. 215 00:12:32,286 --> 00:12:33,485 It looks like Mayberry. 216 00:12:33,520 --> 00:12:36,205 - Yeah, it could be a squatter. - Maybe we should call the police. 217 00:12:36,240 --> 00:12:38,707 Would you two stop thinking the worst? It brings bad luck. 218 00:12:38,743 --> 00:12:41,043 Caution never got anyone killed. 219 00:12:41,078 --> 00:12:43,662 Neither did central heat during a storm. 220 00:12:43,697 --> 00:12:45,192 Come on. It's freezing out here. 221 00:12:45,216 --> 00:12:49,168 - Gran, is that mace? - Never leave home without it. 222 00:12:53,207 --> 00:12:55,341 See? It's empty. 223 00:12:55,376 --> 00:12:56,870 Thought you said there'd be decorations. 224 00:12:56,894 --> 00:12:58,872 There's supposed to be. That's what Nancy said. 225 00:12:58,896 --> 00:12:59,896 Do you smell coffee? 226 00:12:59,931 --> 00:13:02,314 Ted Bundy liked coffee. 227 00:13:02,350 --> 00:13:04,316 Burglars don't make coffee during a heist. 228 00:13:04,352 --> 00:13:05,517 Hello? 229 00:13:05,552 --> 00:13:08,715 What is that mace? 230 00:13:08,739 --> 00:13:10,884 What the... What is wrong with you? 231 00:13:10,908 --> 00:13:13,492 Well, it didn't break the skin. So, no chance of scarring. 232 00:13:13,527 --> 00:13:15,172 Really? Because Roger Clemens over there 233 00:13:15,196 --> 00:13:16,412 put a lot of heat on it. 234 00:13:16,447 --> 00:13:17,830 Your gram's still got it. 235 00:13:17,865 --> 00:13:21,033 Alright, sorry about this, but you startled us. 236 00:13:21,068 --> 00:13:23,397 - I startled you? - Yes. 237 00:13:23,421 --> 00:13:25,315 I'm the one who should be calling the police to report 238 00:13:25,339 --> 00:13:26,400 a home invasion. 239 00:13:26,424 --> 00:13:28,586 I don't, I don't understand. Aren't you with the leasing company? 240 00:13:28,610 --> 00:13:29,954 No, I'm not with the leasing company. 241 00:13:29,978 --> 00:13:31,673 I rented this place. 242 00:13:31,697 --> 00:13:34,008 Who are you? What are you doing in my chalet? 243 00:13:34,032 --> 00:13:36,010 Grace Olson. Mitcham. 244 00:13:36,034 --> 00:13:38,318 This is my mother, Helen, my daughter, Lexi. 245 00:13:38,353 --> 00:13:40,098 There has to be some kind of mix-up, because the company 246 00:13:40,122 --> 00:13:42,822 I work with leased this place for the three of us. 247 00:13:42,857 --> 00:13:44,352 318 Mountain Drive? 248 00:13:44,376 --> 00:13:47,410 Yes. I've got to make a phone call. 249 00:13:47,462 --> 00:13:49,379 Be my guest. There's a phone upstairs 250 00:13:49,414 --> 00:13:51,025 and the leasing company is on speed dial. 251 00:13:51,049 --> 00:13:52,694 Great. 252 00:13:52,718 --> 00:13:54,217 And... and do me a favour. 253 00:13:54,252 --> 00:13:56,533 Keep the sharp objects away from your grandmother, please. 254 00:13:58,622 --> 00:13:59,622 Thank you. 255 00:14:01,875 --> 00:14:03,491 Yes, I will hold again. 256 00:14:10,133 --> 00:14:12,083 Yes, yeah. 257 00:14:14,170 --> 00:14:17,617 No, I'm sorry, that is completely unacceptable. 258 00:14:17,641 --> 00:14:19,481 You're gonna have to fix it. It's your mistake. 259 00:14:21,094 --> 00:14:22,271 You're in in the morning? Great. 260 00:14:22,295 --> 00:14:24,295 We will handle this in person. Thank you. 261 00:14:26,350 --> 00:14:27,350 Oh, brother. 262 00:14:38,278 --> 00:14:42,480 Okay, turns out they leased the chalet to both of us, 263 00:14:42,515 --> 00:14:44,260 and on top of that, everything else is booked. 264 00:14:44,284 --> 00:14:45,284 Marvellous. 265 00:14:45,318 --> 00:14:46,462 Well, since he was here first, 266 00:14:46,486 --> 00:14:48,503 I guess that means we have to go home. 267 00:14:48,539 --> 00:14:51,590 Hold on, not so fast. We have the same claim that he does. 268 00:14:51,625 --> 00:14:52,986 Besides, I have work to do here. 269 00:14:53,010 --> 00:14:55,844 I... I... I have work to do. 270 00:14:55,879 --> 00:14:57,362 I have a lot of work to do. 271 00:14:57,397 --> 00:14:59,164 Can we talk for a second? 272 00:14:59,199 --> 00:15:02,117 - Are we doing that now? - Over here, please. 273 00:15:05,089 --> 00:15:06,872 Okay, hear me out. 274 00:15:06,907 --> 00:15:08,757 I really, really need this for my family, okay? 275 00:15:08,792 --> 00:15:10,186 We've been through a rough time lately, 276 00:15:10,210 --> 00:15:12,043 and this, this Christmas getaway, 277 00:15:12,078 --> 00:15:15,046 it may be the healing that we, that we need. 278 00:15:16,416 --> 00:15:18,100 Look, guys, I'm sorry. 279 00:15:18,135 --> 00:15:20,385 Really, I am, but I was here first. 280 00:15:20,420 --> 00:15:22,749 I've already unpacked. I got groceries. 281 00:15:22,773 --> 00:15:26,558 Looks like you raided a gas station. Slim Jims? 282 00:15:26,593 --> 00:15:29,277 - They still make these? - Yes. 283 00:15:29,313 --> 00:15:31,007 Can't you do your creative writing somewhere else? 284 00:15:31,031 --> 00:15:34,533 Creative... creative writing. I would hardly call 285 00:15:34,568 --> 00:15:37,252 a 50,000 initial print run "creative writing". 286 00:15:37,288 --> 00:15:40,005 Okay, tell me what you wrote. 287 00:15:40,040 --> 00:15:42,402 It's a series, actually. 288 00:15:44,378 --> 00:15:45,544 It's called "Star Crossed". 289 00:15:46,430 --> 00:15:48,013 You're Jack Manning. 290 00:15:48,048 --> 00:15:49,298 What? 291 00:15:49,350 --> 00:15:52,412 The Jack Manning. 292 00:15:52,436 --> 00:15:54,080 I thought you looked familiar. 293 00:15:54,104 --> 00:15:57,272 You're right, it is him. 294 00:15:57,308 --> 00:15:58,974 You look thinner on the jacket cover. 295 00:15:59,026 --> 00:16:00,525 Mom. 296 00:16:00,561 --> 00:16:04,229 I had a lot of salt for lunch. It's nice to meet you both. 297 00:16:04,264 --> 00:16:06,448 I am such a huge fan. 298 00:16:06,483 --> 00:16:10,535 I mean the way you make Bo so human is so good. 299 00:16:10,571 --> 00:16:13,372 Especially after he does all those horrible things, 300 00:16:13,407 --> 00:16:15,240 but he's doing them for the right reasons. 301 00:16:15,275 --> 00:16:16,586 Yes, yes. He's doing them for, for... 302 00:16:16,610 --> 00:16:18,104 - Love! Right. - For love. You got it. 303 00:16:18,128 --> 00:16:20,237 Bo Daniels is a dream. 304 00:16:21,332 --> 00:16:24,366 You know, so is Sam Steed, but I am so Team Bo. 305 00:16:24,418 --> 00:16:26,418 That's what you say right? Team? 306 00:16:26,454 --> 00:16:27,648 Yup, Team Bo, you got it. 307 00:16:27,672 --> 00:16:30,956 And the reunion in the Rose Garden with Amelia? 308 00:16:30,991 --> 00:16:34,093 When he thought that he had lost her forever. 309 00:16:34,128 --> 00:16:36,323 - Yeah. - I mean, it's magical. 310 00:16:36,347 --> 00:16:38,630 And when they danced barefoot in the grass? 311 00:16:38,665 --> 00:16:41,050 The two candles to light the way. 312 00:16:41,102 --> 00:16:42,279 - The twin flames. - Twin flames, yes. Yes. 313 00:16:42,303 --> 00:16:43,664 Everybody, read them. Great. 314 00:16:43,688 --> 00:16:47,167 So romantic, but they really messed up 315 00:16:47,191 --> 00:16:48,824 with casting Zac Efron in the movie. 316 00:16:48,860 --> 00:16:50,304 He was far too young for the role. 317 00:16:50,328 --> 00:16:52,194 I agree, it should have been Tom Hardy. 318 00:16:52,246 --> 00:16:54,497 Yes! Thank you. 319 00:16:54,532 --> 00:16:57,032 I'm sorry. You wrote those novels she loves? 320 00:16:57,084 --> 00:16:59,251 Yes, guilty. 321 00:16:59,287 --> 00:17:03,706 You see, guys, you see why it's so important for me to be here? 322 00:17:03,758 --> 00:17:04,774 To work? 323 00:17:04,809 --> 00:17:08,394 Well, we could all stay here together. 324 00:17:08,429 --> 00:17:09,395 What? 325 00:17:09,430 --> 00:17:11,147 There are three bedrooms. 326 00:17:11,199 --> 00:17:13,177 I mean, you could take one, and Lexi and I could take 327 00:17:13,201 --> 00:17:14,367 the one with the bunk beds, 328 00:17:14,402 --> 00:17:16,486 and Jack could have the upstairs bedroom. 329 00:17:16,538 --> 00:17:17,787 I'd prefer the couch. 330 00:17:17,822 --> 00:17:19,872 No, no, no. We don't even know this man. 331 00:17:19,908 --> 00:17:24,105 Excuse me, excuse me. This man rented this chalet 332 00:17:24,129 --> 00:17:25,606 for the peace and quiet, and I'm sorry, 333 00:17:25,630 --> 00:17:29,465 but if three's a crowd, then four's a stampede. 334 00:17:29,501 --> 00:17:32,117 Well, looks like nobody's going anywhere in that storm. 335 00:17:34,354 --> 00:17:37,939 Okay, fine, fine. Then, I get the upstairs. 336 00:17:37,974 --> 00:17:40,141 That's mine. Off limits, okay? 337 00:17:40,193 --> 00:17:42,310 Okay, and we will visit the leasing company tomorrow 338 00:17:42,362 --> 00:17:43,706 and try to figure out this whole mess. 339 00:17:43,730 --> 00:17:46,364 - Fine. - Okay, let's go get our stuff. 340 00:17:46,399 --> 00:17:50,285 I can't believe we're gonna share this place with Jack Manning. 341 00:18:12,826 --> 00:18:15,393 Perfect, except you take the top bunk. 342 00:18:15,428 --> 00:18:17,362 I go to the bathroom too many times. 343 00:18:17,397 --> 00:18:19,664 Every two hours. Up, down, up, down. 344 00:18:19,699 --> 00:18:21,978 Okay, too much information, grandma. 345 00:18:22,002 --> 00:18:23,952 Jack. 346 00:18:23,987 --> 00:18:26,004 I know this situation is a little bit strange, 347 00:18:26,039 --> 00:18:29,152 but we don't have any food, just corn nuts and candy. 348 00:18:29,176 --> 00:18:32,460 Well, according to, grandma? 349 00:18:32,495 --> 00:18:33,595 Helen. 350 00:18:33,630 --> 00:18:35,630 Helen. My food selection isn't much better. 351 00:18:35,665 --> 00:18:38,550 Well, you're just lucky I'm a great cook. 352 00:18:38,602 --> 00:18:41,352 I'll treat it like a bit of a mystery box challenge. 353 00:18:41,388 --> 00:18:45,273 I mean, I've always wanted to work with hot pockets. 354 00:18:45,308 --> 00:18:47,358 - Knock yourself out. - You won't be disappointed, 355 00:18:47,394 --> 00:18:48,927 and we will pay you for the groceries. 356 00:18:48,979 --> 00:18:50,729 Don't worry about it. 357 00:18:50,764 --> 00:18:53,042 There's, some wine there, as well, if you like. 358 00:18:53,066 --> 00:18:54,649 Okay. 359 00:18:54,684 --> 00:18:57,069 So, what kind of work brings you to Vermont at Christmas? 360 00:18:57,121 --> 00:18:59,871 I'm a photographer. I work for a travel website. 361 00:18:59,907 --> 00:19:03,353 They are putting together packages to visit Briar Ridge next season. 362 00:19:03,377 --> 00:19:06,828 Well, hopefully they don't advertise the chalets 363 00:19:06,863 --> 00:19:08,391 because the customer service is terrible. 364 00:19:08,415 --> 00:19:09,415 That's true. 365 00:19:09,851 --> 00:19:11,800 Well, I'm not gonna get any shots. 366 00:19:11,836 --> 00:19:13,363 I mean, they were supposed to decorate this place 367 00:19:13,387 --> 00:19:14,503 for Christmas, and nothing. 368 00:19:14,538 --> 00:19:17,473 Well, maybe you're in the wrong chalet. 369 00:19:17,508 --> 00:19:19,842 - How long did you book for again? - New year's. 370 00:19:19,877 --> 00:19:21,521 And you don't miss family over the holidays? 371 00:19:21,545 --> 00:19:24,208 No, no. It's... 372 00:19:24,232 --> 00:19:27,850 It's just my mom and her fourth... 373 00:19:29,219 --> 00:19:32,187 Fifth. Her fifth husband, 374 00:19:32,222 --> 00:19:34,889 and to be honest, I could be alone with them or without. 375 00:19:34,924 --> 00:19:37,253 - I didn't mean to pry. - No, that's okay. 376 00:19:37,277 --> 00:19:38,860 I'll spare you the details, though. 377 00:19:38,895 --> 00:19:41,040 But if you really want to know about it, I'm sure you can find it 378 00:19:41,064 --> 00:19:43,281 in some form or another in one of my books. 379 00:19:43,317 --> 00:19:45,617 You know, my daughter, Lexi, is like that. 380 00:19:45,652 --> 00:19:49,371 She got this assignment in fifth grade to keep a journal. 381 00:19:49,406 --> 00:19:51,156 She has been doing it ever since. 382 00:19:51,208 --> 00:19:53,419 In fact, I think those notebooks know her better than I do. 383 00:19:53,443 --> 00:19:55,939 - How old is she? - She is fifteen. 384 00:19:55,963 --> 00:19:58,847 That's a fun age, for her anyway. 385 00:19:58,882 --> 00:20:02,350 Tell me about it. She went from crayons to lip gloss over night. 386 00:20:02,386 --> 00:20:05,053 I mean, she used to cling to my leg, and now I spend, 387 00:20:05,088 --> 00:20:07,083 well, half my time trying to talk to her through the bedroom door. 388 00:20:07,107 --> 00:20:08,107 So. 389 00:20:08,142 --> 00:20:10,182 Well, we all need our space. 390 00:20:10,882 --> 00:20:11,987 Yeah. 391 00:20:13,680 --> 00:20:15,346 What does her dad think? 392 00:20:15,382 --> 00:20:18,550 Well, my ex-husband sees none of it. 393 00:20:18,602 --> 00:20:19,934 Lexi thinks he walks on water. 394 00:20:22,505 --> 00:20:25,023 Is that why you're here? 'Cause of the divorce? 395 00:20:25,058 --> 00:20:29,811 Tom was a lousy husband, but he was an excellent father, 396 00:20:29,846 --> 00:20:31,290 and it's just been really hard on Lex, 397 00:20:31,314 --> 00:20:33,398 and I was... I was hoping that this Christmas getaway 398 00:20:33,450 --> 00:20:36,951 could make things easier for the two of us. 399 00:20:36,987 --> 00:20:38,486 It can only go up from here. 400 00:20:43,192 --> 00:20:45,315 I will let you know when dinner's ready. 401 00:20:46,730 --> 00:20:50,432 Actually, I... I'm not gonna eat. 402 00:20:50,467 --> 00:20:53,351 - I got some work to do, so... - Of course. Your deadlines. 403 00:20:53,403 --> 00:20:57,823 Yes, deadlines. I'll be upstairs. Enjoy. 404 00:21:03,313 --> 00:21:05,530 Well, at least the plates are festive. 405 00:21:05,582 --> 00:21:07,582 See? Things are looking up. 406 00:21:07,618 --> 00:21:10,252 It's just the three of us. 407 00:21:10,287 --> 00:21:13,455 - No Jack? - He had to work. 408 00:21:13,490 --> 00:21:15,652 You two are becoming fast friends. 409 00:21:15,676 --> 00:21:17,292 What? 410 00:21:17,327 --> 00:21:19,044 Saw you by the fire. 411 00:21:19,096 --> 00:21:20,962 We were discussing the food situation. 412 00:21:20,997 --> 00:21:22,297 Sure. 413 00:21:22,332 --> 00:21:25,267 Alright, get your taste buds ready to take a walk 414 00:21:25,302 --> 00:21:26,968 on the wild side. 415 00:21:27,003 --> 00:21:29,165 That's a fancy grilled cheese. 416 00:21:29,189 --> 00:21:32,357 No, it's better. It's an improvised Monte Cristo. 417 00:21:32,392 --> 00:21:33,558 What's in it? 418 00:21:33,610 --> 00:21:36,027 Slim Jims, Swiss cheese, and cranberry. 419 00:21:36,063 --> 00:21:37,195 Sounds so good. 420 00:21:37,231 --> 00:21:39,232 - Where's Jack? - He had to work. 421 00:21:39,283 --> 00:21:42,846 - No, no, no. That won't do. - Mother, please don't do this. 422 00:21:42,870 --> 00:21:45,036 No. Not happening. 423 00:21:45,072 --> 00:21:46,988 I wanted to eat. 424 00:21:47,023 --> 00:21:50,599 - Jack! Dinner is ready. - No thanks. I'm good. 425 00:21:50,661 --> 00:21:53,745 Oh, dear. You are too good a writer to be 426 00:21:53,780 --> 00:21:56,286 punishing yourself at that nonsense. 427 00:21:56,617 --> 00:21:57,983 But it's what I do. 428 00:21:58,018 --> 00:22:01,700 Not tonight you don't. You need the kind of brain food 429 00:22:01,900 --> 00:22:04,957 only a Slim Jim Monte Cristo can provide. 430 00:22:07,093 --> 00:22:10,678 - Really, I have to work. - Not on an empty stomach. 431 00:22:10,730 --> 00:22:13,648 I mean, besides, what self-respecting author 432 00:22:13,683 --> 00:22:16,851 would turn down a sandwich based on an Alexandre Dumas 433 00:22:16,903 --> 00:22:19,437 classic literary tale? 434 00:22:19,472 --> 00:22:22,323 You're not gonna leave even if I ask you to, are you? 435 00:22:22,359 --> 00:22:25,160 I am not. 436 00:22:25,195 --> 00:22:28,246 Alright, I will celebrate my love of Dumas 437 00:22:28,281 --> 00:22:29,531 by joining you for dinner. 438 00:22:29,583 --> 00:22:31,166 I was hoping you would. 439 00:22:35,789 --> 00:22:36,838 Evening, everyone. 440 00:22:36,873 --> 00:22:37,873 Evening. 441 00:22:41,011 --> 00:22:42,978 Looks delicious. 442 00:22:43,013 --> 00:22:47,849 Thank you, Helen, and congrats on finding a proper use 443 00:22:47,901 --> 00:22:49,434 for the cranberry sauce. 444 00:22:49,469 --> 00:22:51,353 Well, I was only brought along for my cooking. 445 00:22:51,405 --> 00:22:52,771 Have to earn my keep. 446 00:22:52,806 --> 00:22:56,241 That is so not true, although it certainly helps. 447 00:22:56,276 --> 00:22:58,610 It's an important skill to have. 448 00:22:58,645 --> 00:23:01,246 The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. 449 00:23:01,281 --> 00:23:04,449 That's how I snagged your grandpa, God rest his soul. 450 00:23:04,484 --> 00:23:06,918 You keep that in mind with your friend Cody. 451 00:23:06,953 --> 00:23:08,336 Okay, sure thing, gram. 452 00:23:08,388 --> 00:23:12,557 And Jack, you're too thin. Is no one cooking for you? 453 00:23:12,593 --> 00:23:13,758 Mom. 454 00:23:13,793 --> 00:23:16,794 No, no, but, thank you for saying I'm thin. 455 00:23:17,714 --> 00:23:19,993 So, this is your family Christmas vacation? 456 00:23:21,268 --> 00:23:22,662 That was the idea. 457 00:23:22,686 --> 00:23:24,886 Well, the best laid plans of mice and men. 458 00:23:24,938 --> 00:23:26,771 Often go awry. 459 00:23:26,807 --> 00:23:30,475 Did you know that Steinbeck didn't coin that phrase? 460 00:23:30,510 --> 00:23:32,171 He stole it from a Scottish poet. 461 00:23:32,195 --> 00:23:34,696 "To a mouse" by Robert Burns. 462 00:23:34,731 --> 00:23:39,150 So, what's it like being the king of ya novels? 463 00:23:39,185 --> 00:23:43,349 Not that exciting. I'm not as sappy as my stories. 464 00:23:43,373 --> 00:23:44,823 Quite the opposite, actually. 465 00:23:44,858 --> 00:23:51,024 Really? So, what do you consider a romantic gesture? 466 00:23:51,048 --> 00:23:52,664 A romantic gesture. 467 00:23:54,701 --> 00:23:56,801 Shoveling someone's snow. 468 00:23:56,837 --> 00:23:59,365 Hah, I don't remember reading that in your books. 469 00:23:59,389 --> 00:24:02,891 Well, because it doesn't sell, but when you think about it, 470 00:24:02,926 --> 00:24:06,978 shoveling someone's snow is a selfless act that says, 471 00:24:07,013 --> 00:24:08,563 "I'll make a way for you". 472 00:24:08,598 --> 00:24:10,982 It's symbolic. 473 00:24:11,017 --> 00:24:12,211 Yeah. 474 00:24:12,235 --> 00:24:15,270 And here I was thinking Paris. 475 00:24:15,322 --> 00:24:16,738 No, Paris, that's overrated. 476 00:24:16,773 --> 00:24:20,442 If you shovel someone's snow or scrape the frost off 477 00:24:20,494 --> 00:24:23,222 their windshield, or warm up their car. 478 00:24:23,246 --> 00:24:25,947 They say that life is in the details, 479 00:24:25,999 --> 00:24:28,476 but I think you can find love there, too. 480 00:24:29,070 --> 00:24:30,235 Can we keep him? 481 00:24:31,906 --> 00:24:35,435 You know, maybe put up a sign that says, "lost writer", 482 00:24:35,459 --> 00:24:39,161 and if no one comes to claim him in a few weeks, he's ours. 483 00:24:39,213 --> 00:24:40,613 No one will claim me, I promise you. 484 00:24:41,999 --> 00:24:45,612 Well, he talks a good game. 485 00:24:45,636 --> 00:24:47,503 So, what's a romantic gesture for you? 486 00:24:47,555 --> 00:24:50,951 Easy, one word. Respect. 487 00:24:50,975 --> 00:24:52,925 Respect, please. 488 00:24:52,960 --> 00:24:55,144 You only brought us here so you could punish dad, 489 00:24:55,179 --> 00:24:59,348 but you were talking about love so I stand corrected. 490 00:24:59,400 --> 00:25:00,627 Lexi. 491 00:25:00,651 --> 00:25:01,934 What? Okay, it's true. 492 00:25:01,969 --> 00:25:03,279 You're the one that broke up our family. 493 00:25:03,303 --> 00:25:04,303 That's enough. 494 00:25:07,490 --> 00:25:08,940 I'm not hungry anymore. 495 00:25:15,949 --> 00:25:17,915 - Wine, anyone? - Yes. 496 00:25:17,951 --> 00:25:18,951 Please. 497 00:25:23,840 --> 00:25:27,153 Yeah, I wanted to apologize for that little episode earlier. 498 00:25:27,177 --> 00:25:29,844 Lexi's a good kid, she's just, like I said, 499 00:25:29,879 --> 00:25:31,129 she's having a rough time. 500 00:25:31,164 --> 00:25:33,159 Well, adolescence is a rough time, 501 00:25:33,183 --> 00:25:37,185 but maybe you shouldn't be the one apologizing. 502 00:25:37,220 --> 00:25:39,804 Why do you say that? 503 00:25:39,839 --> 00:25:43,524 I just feel like people coddle their kids too much these days, 504 00:25:43,577 --> 00:25:45,652 and the kids don't face real consequences. 505 00:25:45,852 --> 00:25:46,883 Coddle? 506 00:25:47,614 --> 00:25:50,482 Okay, I didn't mean to use the word "coddle". 507 00:25:50,517 --> 00:25:53,818 How about protect? 508 00:25:53,853 --> 00:25:57,122 She is my daughter. That is my job. 509 00:25:57,157 --> 00:25:59,875 Hey, I didn't mean to offend you. 510 00:25:59,910 --> 00:26:01,459 I'm so used to being blunt in my head, 511 00:26:01,495 --> 00:26:02,794 that sometimes I forget... 512 00:26:02,829 --> 00:26:04,746 When we're not in your head? 513 00:26:04,798 --> 00:26:06,025 Yeah. 514 00:26:06,049 --> 00:26:08,583 Real person here, not one of your characters. 515 00:26:08,635 --> 00:26:09,635 I know. 516 00:26:11,505 --> 00:26:15,640 It's just that I'm an observer. That's how I write, 517 00:26:16,092 --> 00:26:19,420 and sometimes I see people and they're hearing 518 00:26:19,620 --> 00:26:22,120 and not listening, or they're viewing others 519 00:26:22,320 --> 00:26:25,104 the way they want them to be as opposed to how they are. 520 00:26:26,619 --> 00:26:28,281 Okay, yeah, I get that. 521 00:26:28,305 --> 00:26:30,922 It's easy to say that when you're not in the game. 522 00:26:30,957 --> 00:26:34,726 But when you're in the game you just do the best that you can. 523 00:26:34,761 --> 00:26:36,394 How many kids did you say you had again? 524 00:26:36,429 --> 00:26:38,791 Okay, you know what? You're right. It's not my place. 525 00:26:38,815 --> 00:26:40,648 No, it's not. 526 00:26:55,081 --> 00:26:56,497 Of course. 527 00:27:03,456 --> 00:27:05,456 Hey, there's my girl. 528 00:27:06,492 --> 00:27:07,492 Hey, dad. 529 00:27:19,037 --> 00:27:21,888 She makes breakfast too. 530 00:27:21,940 --> 00:27:25,425 Nothing fancy, just french toast. Coffee? 531 00:27:25,461 --> 00:27:26,706 Yes, please. 532 00:27:34,236 --> 00:27:35,903 So, did you get any writing done? 533 00:27:35,938 --> 00:27:38,922 What can you tell me about Bo and Amelia? 534 00:27:38,958 --> 00:27:40,819 Please tell me that jerk Tucker Casey 535 00:27:40,843 --> 00:27:43,043 hasn't broken them up. 536 00:27:43,095 --> 00:27:46,847 Actually, I'm not working on a "Star Crossed" novel. 537 00:27:46,899 --> 00:27:50,985 Really? Well, what are you working on? 538 00:27:51,020 --> 00:27:55,406 Well, it's this story about 539 00:27:55,441 --> 00:27:59,910 a son reconnecting with a father he though abandoned him. 540 00:27:59,945 --> 00:28:02,232 Does it have a happy ending? 541 00:28:03,951 --> 00:28:05,107 I don't know yet. 542 00:28:06,219 --> 00:28:09,087 See, the son blames the father for the failures 543 00:28:09,122 --> 00:28:13,591 in his own life, and he's emotionally cut off, 544 00:28:13,626 --> 00:28:18,062 very aloof, in a word, selfish, 545 00:28:18,098 --> 00:28:21,232 and he has a tendency to sabotage relationships. 546 00:28:21,267 --> 00:28:26,688 - He's terrified. - Okay, he's not terrified. 547 00:28:26,740 --> 00:28:28,573 It's a little bit more complex than that. 548 00:28:31,194 --> 00:28:35,196 Well, maybe he learns how to trust family again. 549 00:28:36,315 --> 00:28:39,417 - At Christmas. - Maybe. 550 00:28:39,452 --> 00:28:41,669 You know, I'm actually striving for a little bit more 551 00:28:41,705 --> 00:28:43,338 complexity in this one. 552 00:28:43,373 --> 00:28:48,376 Well, I'm not a writer, but I sure like simple. 553 00:28:48,428 --> 00:28:51,012 Yeah, you and 20 million other people. 554 00:28:51,047 --> 00:28:53,047 Well, good morning. 555 00:28:53,099 --> 00:28:55,600 Hey, your mom made breakfast. 556 00:28:55,635 --> 00:28:58,636 Oh, no. I'm good. Just having a coffee. Ready to go? 557 00:29:00,523 --> 00:29:02,523 Okay. Yeah, sure. 558 00:29:02,559 --> 00:29:04,809 Okay. 559 00:29:04,844 --> 00:29:06,144 I'll have this later. 560 00:29:08,264 --> 00:29:11,215 Unbelievable. It's closed because everyone has the flu? 561 00:29:11,250 --> 00:29:12,883 Is this a joke? 562 00:29:12,918 --> 00:29:15,553 Well, it is a small town. What did you expect? 563 00:29:17,056 --> 00:29:19,307 I... I... I needed this. 564 00:29:21,678 --> 00:29:26,681 You keep saying that but you haven't actually told me why. 565 00:29:26,733 --> 00:29:28,733 I am a photographer. I have a job here. 566 00:29:28,768 --> 00:29:30,963 My family hasn't been on a vacation in forever. 567 00:29:30,987 --> 00:29:34,272 I'm not talking about that. Those are just details. 568 00:29:34,307 --> 00:29:38,493 I'm asking for the reason. The real reason. 569 00:29:38,528 --> 00:29:40,528 Because I'm afraid that I'm losing her to him 570 00:29:40,580 --> 00:29:43,673 and I can't lose her, okay? 571 00:29:45,068 --> 00:29:46,846 You think you're gonna lose her over one day? 572 00:29:46,870 --> 00:29:48,953 I mean, Christmas is one day. 573 00:29:48,989 --> 00:29:50,655 I know that, but I gotta try. 574 00:29:50,890 --> 00:29:52,857 You know, I gotta start somewhere. 575 00:29:57,230 --> 00:29:58,230 Okay, fine. 576 00:29:59,499 --> 00:30:01,582 I'll pack up. I'll hit the road. 577 00:30:01,618 --> 00:30:05,870 And, I hid the Christmas decorations in the basement. 578 00:30:08,241 --> 00:30:12,043 Jack, what about your novel? 579 00:30:12,078 --> 00:30:14,240 I should be able to write anywhere. 580 00:30:14,264 --> 00:30:17,048 What am I talking about? I'm doing it right now. 581 00:30:17,083 --> 00:30:19,078 I think it's really admirable you want to do something nice 582 00:30:19,102 --> 00:30:21,769 for your daughter, Grace. 583 00:30:21,805 --> 00:30:25,189 I hope it works out for you. 584 00:30:25,225 --> 00:30:27,859 I know something that might help. 585 00:30:27,894 --> 00:30:30,695 - What's that? - You. 586 00:30:30,730 --> 00:30:34,031 If you stayed, I mean. Lexi wants to be a writer 587 00:30:34,067 --> 00:30:36,234 because of you, and I think she uses the writing 588 00:30:36,269 --> 00:30:37,452 to process her feelings. 589 00:30:37,487 --> 00:30:40,899 It would really be good for her if you stayed. 590 00:30:41,975 --> 00:30:46,094 You want me to stay with you? With, with all of you? 591 00:30:46,146 --> 00:30:50,482 All of us together? I don't know. 592 00:30:50,517 --> 00:30:53,068 Why should the rental company be the only one to benefit from 593 00:30:53,103 --> 00:30:56,335 this mix-up, and nobody should be alone on Christmas. 594 00:30:59,024 --> 00:31:00,641 I do like the view. 595 00:31:03,062 --> 00:31:05,112 You'd have to respect my boundaries. 596 00:31:05,147 --> 00:31:08,065 - I'm on as deadline. - Of course. 597 00:31:08,100 --> 00:31:10,317 Alright, how does this work? 598 00:31:10,369 --> 00:31:12,736 Paint me a picture. I get the upstairs, 599 00:31:12,771 --> 00:31:14,705 your mother still cooks, I'll buy the groceries, 600 00:31:14,740 --> 00:31:16,401 but no Christmas decorations. 601 00:31:16,425 --> 00:31:18,459 Yes on everything except the Christmas decorations. 602 00:31:18,511 --> 00:31:19,771 You can have your Grinch's lair upstairs, 603 00:31:19,795 --> 00:31:21,389 but we get to decorate the rest of the house. 604 00:31:21,413 --> 00:31:22,463 Fine, but no tree. 605 00:31:22,515 --> 00:31:24,798 Definitely a tree, and we split groceries. 606 00:31:24,850 --> 00:31:27,301 You can have a tree, but no Christmas music, 607 00:31:27,353 --> 00:31:28,385 and I'm firm on this one. 608 00:31:28,420 --> 00:31:30,270 Christmas music until 5:00 pm, 609 00:31:30,306 --> 00:31:32,751 because my mother needs it to bake the cookies. 610 00:31:32,775 --> 00:31:34,252 This is a negotiation. You're supposed to actually 611 00:31:34,276 --> 00:31:35,609 give me something. 612 00:31:35,644 --> 00:31:37,604 I am giving you something. I'm giving you cookies. 613 00:31:39,982 --> 00:31:40,982 Deal. 614 00:31:42,702 --> 00:31:44,952 I guess we should get some groceries. 615 00:31:44,988 --> 00:31:47,571 Great, I'm just gonna get my camera. Get some pictures. 616 00:31:49,492 --> 00:31:52,076 Have you always loved photography? 617 00:31:52,111 --> 00:31:55,913 Yeah, it was a hobby that became more in the last year 618 00:31:55,948 --> 00:31:59,111 of my marriage. An escape, I guess. 619 00:31:59,135 --> 00:32:00,779 What do you love about it? 620 00:32:00,803 --> 00:32:02,803 It's easy. You can make the perfect frame. 621 00:32:04,057 --> 00:32:07,725 And what if reality doesn't live up to the expectation? 622 00:32:07,760 --> 00:32:09,271 Well, you make it so. You construct it. 623 00:32:09,295 --> 00:32:12,013 You build the perfect picture. 624 00:32:12,065 --> 00:32:13,981 You manufacture the ideal. 625 00:32:14,017 --> 00:32:15,399 That's about right. 626 00:32:15,435 --> 00:32:16,984 It's a lot like writing YA novels. 627 00:32:18,938 --> 00:32:22,189 Oh, my goodness. There's a town livery. 628 00:32:22,241 --> 00:32:24,775 Okay, I love horses. I gotta go over there. 629 00:32:24,810 --> 00:32:27,862 I'm... I'm gonna take some pictures, okay? 630 00:32:27,914 --> 00:32:29,475 Look, just like your book. 631 00:32:29,499 --> 00:32:31,082 Thought you didn't read my books. 632 00:32:31,117 --> 00:32:33,417 Lexi told me. 633 00:32:33,453 --> 00:32:37,061 Sadly, it's just one. You need two candles for twin flames. 634 00:32:38,305 --> 00:32:39,601 Aren't they sweet? 635 00:32:39,819 --> 00:32:42,947 Yeah, I think this guy likes me. 636 00:32:46,849 --> 00:32:48,983 Just have to be gentle. Show no fear. 637 00:32:49,018 --> 00:32:50,351 They pick up on it. 638 00:32:50,403 --> 00:32:51,735 Not scared. 639 00:32:53,823 --> 00:32:55,990 Maybe a little. 640 00:32:56,025 --> 00:32:57,858 Did you grow up on a farm or something? 641 00:32:57,910 --> 00:33:01,495 No. We used to take Lexi riding when she was a little girl. 642 00:33:01,530 --> 00:33:05,582 She loves horses too. Those were good times. 643 00:33:05,618 --> 00:33:08,619 Family outings. I can't say I know much about those. 644 00:33:10,539 --> 00:33:13,374 My dad left when I was really young 645 00:33:13,426 --> 00:33:16,655 and my mom had a different boyfriend every month 646 00:33:16,679 --> 00:33:20,464 who she preferred over me. 647 00:33:20,499 --> 00:33:22,828 I find that hard to believe. 648 00:33:22,852 --> 00:33:24,099 No, I'm serious. 649 00:33:25,038 --> 00:33:29,790 This one time, she cancels a trip to Disneyland 650 00:33:29,826 --> 00:33:33,711 to cart me off to Augusta, Georgia, so her boyfriend, Clyde, 651 00:33:33,746 --> 00:33:35,913 could watch the masters. 652 00:33:35,948 --> 00:33:39,574 Let me tell you, that is a thrilling trip for a seven year old. 653 00:33:40,103 --> 00:33:43,321 What about Christmas? 654 00:33:43,356 --> 00:33:47,525 I got gifts I guess, but it was just another day. 655 00:33:47,560 --> 00:33:51,946 I never really saw the magic in the season. 656 00:33:51,998 --> 00:33:53,559 Well, we are gonna change that. 657 00:33:53,583 --> 00:33:55,917 Oh, you are, are you? 658 00:33:55,952 --> 00:33:57,502 You're not that powerful. 659 00:33:57,537 --> 00:33:59,871 Three generations of Mitcham women and this town? 660 00:33:59,906 --> 00:34:02,874 You don't stand a chance, Mr. Grinch. 661 00:34:02,909 --> 00:34:04,959 Do you think you've seen Christmas? 662 00:34:05,011 --> 00:34:06,105 Because you ain't seen nothing yet. 663 00:34:06,129 --> 00:34:07,373 Really? 664 00:34:07,397 --> 00:34:08,646 Come with me. 665 00:34:08,682 --> 00:34:10,181 Bye, horses. 666 00:34:10,216 --> 00:34:11,683 Lead the way. 667 00:34:16,388 --> 00:34:18,155 What did I tell you? 668 00:34:21,494 --> 00:34:23,410 Pretty perfect. 669 00:34:28,084 --> 00:34:30,084 Hi. Thank you. 670 00:34:31,120 --> 00:34:33,087 You coming in? 671 00:34:38,544 --> 00:34:39,510 Hello, again. 672 00:34:39,545 --> 00:34:42,546 Hi. 673 00:34:42,581 --> 00:34:45,516 Your store is amazing. How old is it? 674 00:34:45,551 --> 00:34:47,134 We opened in 1901. 675 00:34:47,186 --> 00:34:49,720 There's been several renovations since then, 676 00:34:49,755 --> 00:34:53,585 but the original owner used to live in a room above the store. 677 00:34:53,609 --> 00:34:55,192 Where the candle is? 678 00:34:55,227 --> 00:34:56,788 Yes, ma'am. It's our way of honouring him. 679 00:34:56,812 --> 00:34:59,563 It's just... we're getting it. 680 00:34:59,598 --> 00:35:01,031 Here. 681 00:35:01,066 --> 00:35:03,762 Would you mind if I take a picture 682 00:35:03,786 --> 00:35:06,453 of your Christmas display? It's for a travel website. 683 00:35:06,489 --> 00:35:08,155 Well, no. Go ahead. 684 00:35:08,207 --> 00:35:09,490 Thank you. 685 00:35:10,609 --> 00:35:12,659 Looks like you caught a little Christmas spirit. 686 00:35:12,711 --> 00:35:14,661 I wouldn't go that far. 687 00:35:14,713 --> 00:35:18,665 More like the chalet rental double booked. 688 00:35:18,717 --> 00:35:20,384 Lucky you! 689 00:35:20,419 --> 00:35:22,085 Is there a tree lot nearby? 690 00:35:22,120 --> 00:35:23,398 You don't waste any time, do you? 691 00:35:23,422 --> 00:35:24,721 It was part of the deal. 692 00:35:24,757 --> 00:35:27,114 Yes, right next to the llama farm. 693 00:35:27,643 --> 00:35:28,692 The... 694 00:35:28,728 --> 00:35:30,561 The llama farm. We're going. 695 00:35:32,782 --> 00:35:33,926 It's gonna be fabulous. 696 00:35:33,950 --> 00:35:35,594 Great, great, great. 697 00:35:35,618 --> 00:35:36,817 Merry Christmas. 698 00:35:45,611 --> 00:35:47,878 Hi, excuse me. I see you're sold out. 699 00:35:47,913 --> 00:35:49,608 Are you getting any other trees in? 700 00:35:49,632 --> 00:35:54,446 Boss says it's our last day. Sorry. Merry Christmas, folks. 701 00:35:54,470 --> 00:35:56,971 Merry Christmas. 702 00:36:00,309 --> 00:36:01,309 Oh, well. 703 00:36:04,475 --> 00:36:07,415 It's still Christmas. Even without a Christmas tree. 704 00:36:08,015 --> 00:36:10,966 I know, it's just... Well, never mind. 705 00:36:11,001 --> 00:36:12,268 What? 706 00:36:12,303 --> 00:36:14,987 Lexi and I, the popcorn garland thing was... 707 00:36:15,022 --> 00:36:17,189 Well, it was special to us. 708 00:36:17,241 --> 00:36:19,158 It's stupid. 709 00:36:19,193 --> 00:36:21,360 It's not stupid. 710 00:36:21,412 --> 00:36:22,973 Do you ever feel that no matter what you do 711 00:36:22,997 --> 00:36:26,198 you are never gonna win? 712 00:36:26,250 --> 00:36:28,084 I won't pretend to know about parenting, 713 00:36:28,119 --> 00:36:31,003 I'm not gonna make that mistake again, 714 00:36:31,038 --> 00:36:34,732 but I know what it's like to be an angry kid. 715 00:36:34,926 --> 00:36:36,893 I punched a hole in my bedroom wall once. 716 00:36:36,928 --> 00:36:39,779 Great, is that what I have to look forward to? 717 00:36:39,814 --> 00:36:42,031 I don't know, probably not, 718 00:36:42,067 --> 00:36:45,096 but I broke four bones. 719 00:36:45,120 --> 00:36:48,621 Eventually it healed and now I'm stronger than ever. 720 00:36:48,656 --> 00:36:52,103 I got a grip like a superhero. 721 00:36:52,127 --> 00:36:53,993 She's gonna come out of this, 722 00:36:54,045 --> 00:36:57,914 and she's gonna come out this stronger. 723 00:36:57,949 --> 00:36:58,962 I hope so. 724 00:37:00,218 --> 00:37:01,685 Hey, can I ask you something, 725 00:37:01,720 --> 00:37:04,404 and you don't have to answer if you don't want to, 726 00:37:04,439 --> 00:37:08,553 but did you find someone else in your marriage? 727 00:37:08,577 --> 00:37:10,944 Is that why she's so angry? 728 00:37:10,996 --> 00:37:13,363 I did wake up next to someone else. 729 00:37:14,783 --> 00:37:16,166 My husband. 730 00:37:16,201 --> 00:37:18,730 The man that I thought I knew, I didn't know at all. 731 00:37:18,754 --> 00:37:21,454 He'd been cheating on me with our dental hygienist. 732 00:37:21,506 --> 00:37:23,623 I am a walking cliché, right? 733 00:37:23,675 --> 00:37:26,292 No, no. 734 00:37:26,345 --> 00:37:27,465 A cliché would be the nanny. 735 00:37:30,215 --> 00:37:31,731 Lexi doesn't know about the affair. 736 00:37:31,767 --> 00:37:34,234 She's gonna find out eventually. 737 00:37:34,269 --> 00:37:37,270 I know, and it's gonna break her heart. 738 00:37:40,576 --> 00:37:43,577 I suppose that's why I'm delaying the inevitable. 739 00:37:46,565 --> 00:37:49,166 That's love. Take the hits. 740 00:37:49,201 --> 00:37:50,367 So she doesn't have to. 741 00:37:57,026 --> 00:37:59,476 Hit or stay? 742 00:37:59,511 --> 00:38:01,728 Stay. 743 00:38:03,033 --> 00:38:05,079 You're getting too good at this. 744 00:38:05,852 --> 00:38:07,268 We're here. 745 00:38:07,320 --> 00:38:11,605 They return with groceries. 746 00:38:11,657 --> 00:38:12,718 Is that bridge? 747 00:38:12,742 --> 00:38:15,159 - Gram's teaching my blackjack. - Are those chips? 748 00:38:15,194 --> 00:38:17,189 Well, a girl's gotta learn sometime. 749 00:38:18,665 --> 00:38:22,027 So, are we staying? We all are. 750 00:38:22,051 --> 00:38:24,385 - As in Jack? - Yup. 751 00:38:24,420 --> 00:38:26,837 Look, I know this was supposed to be a girl's trip, 752 00:38:26,872 --> 00:38:29,056 but if it's any consolation, I've been told 753 00:38:29,092 --> 00:38:31,058 that I'm very, very sensitive. 754 00:38:31,094 --> 00:38:33,894 And Christmas is for sharing. 755 00:38:33,930 --> 00:38:36,375 Well, it doesn't really feel like Christmas. 756 00:38:36,399 --> 00:38:38,733 When are we getting out tree? 757 00:38:38,768 --> 00:38:41,953 Yeah, about that, honey. 758 00:38:42,089 --> 00:38:44,222 The lot is sold out of trees. 759 00:38:44,257 --> 00:38:48,643 So, no tree, no friends, no dad. There isn't even cable here. 760 00:38:48,678 --> 00:38:50,729 This is officially the worst Christmas ever. 761 00:38:53,516 --> 00:38:55,232 Hey, I taught you blackjack. 762 00:39:19,244 --> 00:39:20,290 Hey. 763 00:39:22,678 --> 00:39:25,095 You're not coming out here for a smoke are you? 764 00:39:25,131 --> 00:39:28,015 I'm fifteen and no, I don't smoke. 765 00:39:28,050 --> 00:39:30,717 Too bad. Gram, you smoke? 766 00:39:30,770 --> 00:39:35,105 No, no. It's terrible for you. 767 00:39:35,141 --> 00:39:37,669 Although, I have been known 768 00:39:37,693 --> 00:39:40,005 to do a few terrible things now and then. 769 00:39:40,029 --> 00:39:41,395 Really? 770 00:39:41,447 --> 00:39:44,576 Yeah, like, like the time I... 771 00:39:44,617 --> 00:39:46,945 I told your mother that if she didn't start listening to me, 772 00:39:46,969 --> 00:39:50,171 I was gonna return her to the adoption agency. 773 00:39:50,223 --> 00:39:51,505 Mom's not adopted. 774 00:39:51,557 --> 00:39:55,309 I know, I was angry. 775 00:39:55,344 --> 00:39:58,123 Like you are now. 776 00:39:58,147 --> 00:39:59,814 I don't know why she's punishing me. 777 00:39:59,849 --> 00:40:04,402 Honey, nobody is punishing you but yourself. 778 00:40:04,937 --> 00:40:07,738 You know, you give this stink eye long enough, 779 00:40:07,774 --> 00:40:09,824 that's all you see. 780 00:40:09,859 --> 00:40:12,243 Come on, let's change the view. 781 00:40:12,278 --> 00:40:16,664 I want to show you something cool I found. Come on, okay? 782 00:40:25,458 --> 00:40:28,125 It's just around by here. 783 00:40:28,160 --> 00:40:30,845 It's a little mucky so watch your feet. 784 00:40:30,880 --> 00:40:32,096 Watch you footing. 785 00:40:37,019 --> 00:40:40,666 Okay. Here it is. 786 00:40:40,690 --> 00:40:43,808 This is it. 787 00:40:43,843 --> 00:40:45,443 What is it? Like, a wagon? 788 00:40:45,478 --> 00:40:48,446 No, it's an old sleigh. 789 00:40:48,481 --> 00:40:50,008 Hey, it's seen better days, 790 00:40:50,032 --> 00:40:53,178 but, remember, this used to be a barn, 791 00:40:53,202 --> 00:40:56,954 and I'm sure that there were horses. 792 00:40:56,989 --> 00:41:00,407 Did your mum ever tell you about the Christmas 793 00:41:00,460 --> 00:41:03,577 that your grandfather took us on a sleigh ride? 794 00:41:03,629 --> 00:41:04,261 No. 795 00:41:04,330 --> 00:41:06,762 Your grandfather had just been laid off from the plant, 796 00:41:06,966 --> 00:41:09,111 and it looked like it was gonna be a pretty slim Christmas, 797 00:41:09,135 --> 00:41:13,466 but he was determined to make it special for his little girl, 798 00:41:13,490 --> 00:41:17,575 and he knew how much your mom loved horses. 799 00:41:17,610 --> 00:41:22,780 So, on Christmas morning, your mom wakes up to the sound 800 00:41:22,815 --> 00:41:24,810 of a neighing horse, 801 00:41:24,834 --> 00:41:27,835 and she looks out the window, 802 00:41:27,871 --> 00:41:30,538 and there is a horse-drawn sleigh. 803 00:41:31,675 --> 00:41:33,859 And we rode all day. 804 00:41:33,894 --> 00:41:35,076 Laughing all the way? 805 00:41:35,112 --> 00:41:37,913 Yeah. We absolutely did. 806 00:41:37,948 --> 00:41:40,832 One of the best days ever. 807 00:41:40,868 --> 00:41:43,752 Dad was always promising he'd get mom a horse. 808 00:41:43,787 --> 00:41:46,922 Yeah, well your dad made a lot of promises he didn't keep. 809 00:41:46,957 --> 00:41:49,291 Never broke a promise to me. 810 00:41:49,343 --> 00:41:53,907 Well, you're his little girl and always will be. 811 00:41:53,931 --> 00:41:56,409 You know, being a father and a husband, 812 00:41:56,433 --> 00:41:59,050 it's two different things, 813 00:41:59,085 --> 00:42:03,188 and your dad is a really good father to you. 814 00:42:03,223 --> 00:42:05,285 You're lucky to have that special bond. 815 00:42:06,809 --> 00:42:08,670 I just don't know why things have to suddenly change 816 00:42:08,694 --> 00:42:10,460 after all these years. 817 00:42:10,495 --> 00:42:12,963 Lexi, if something falls apart, 818 00:42:12,998 --> 00:42:17,829 trust that something stronger is coming together. 819 00:42:17,853 --> 00:42:19,331 I'll try, gram. 820 00:42:19,355 --> 00:42:21,324 And be kind to your mother. 821 00:42:21,840 --> 00:42:27,728 This isn't easy for her. You are her world. 822 00:42:27,780 --> 00:42:30,842 We don't even have a Christmas tree. 823 00:42:30,866 --> 00:42:33,066 We can't make the popcorn garlands. 824 00:42:33,118 --> 00:42:36,119 Hey, it's Christmas. 825 00:42:36,155 --> 00:42:38,956 Anything can happen. It's not over yet. 826 00:42:55,223 --> 00:42:57,190 Gram said dinner's ready in ten minutes. 827 00:42:57,225 --> 00:42:59,726 Thanks, sweetie. 828 00:43:07,102 --> 00:43:09,035 I don't know how you do that. 829 00:43:09,070 --> 00:43:13,706 You just, you find the beauty, and the rest is background. 830 00:43:16,411 --> 00:43:18,578 They have horses. 831 00:43:18,613 --> 00:43:21,359 Yeah, a mare and her colt, isn't that great? 832 00:43:21,383 --> 00:43:23,883 They're really good. 833 00:43:23,918 --> 00:43:25,134 Thank you. 834 00:43:26,171 --> 00:43:29,867 Sorry, for the stink eye. 835 00:43:29,891 --> 00:43:32,870 You've been talking to grandma. 836 00:43:32,894 --> 00:43:35,561 Are you still mad at me? 837 00:43:35,597 --> 00:43:36,846 Honey. 838 00:43:38,350 --> 00:43:39,732 I'm never mad at you. 839 00:43:41,219 --> 00:43:44,187 You are the most important thing in the world to me. 840 00:43:49,244 --> 00:43:51,411 Then why did you get divorced? 841 00:43:51,446 --> 00:43:53,079 Oh, honey. 842 00:43:54,666 --> 00:43:57,200 I'm sorry. 843 00:43:57,235 --> 00:43:59,730 I just... 844 00:43:59,754 --> 00:44:02,205 I don't know, a million different reasons. 845 00:44:05,009 --> 00:44:08,544 And you know what? None of them are gonna be good enough for you. 846 00:44:08,579 --> 00:44:10,680 Gram said he broke promises. 847 00:44:10,715 --> 00:44:13,599 Yeah, well, when two people are unhappy, 848 00:44:13,635 --> 00:44:17,081 a lot of things get broken. 849 00:44:17,105 --> 00:44:19,555 That's how you know it's time to move on. 850 00:44:24,095 --> 00:44:28,247 You do seem happier working as a photographer. 851 00:44:28,283 --> 00:44:29,549 Yeah! 852 00:44:29,584 --> 00:44:31,095 Well, you know what? 853 00:44:31,119 --> 00:44:33,035 I am, because I love it. 854 00:44:33,071 --> 00:44:35,988 It's my little creative outlet. 855 00:44:36,040 --> 00:44:37,800 Do you think I could get paid to be a writer? 856 00:44:37,826 --> 00:44:39,292 Of course you could! 857 00:44:39,327 --> 00:44:43,579 If you work hard enough and never give up, absolutely. 858 00:44:43,614 --> 00:44:46,582 Ashley says I wouldn't make any money. 859 00:44:46,617 --> 00:44:48,050 Ashley? 860 00:44:49,753 --> 00:44:53,788 It's just as important to make a life as it is a living, 861 00:44:53,823 --> 00:44:55,818 and if writing is what you want to do, 862 00:44:55,842 --> 00:44:58,677 then you go for it, my girl. 863 00:44:58,712 --> 00:45:00,345 And look at Jack! 864 00:45:00,380 --> 00:45:02,047 I mean, he's on the bestseller list. 865 00:45:02,099 --> 00:45:03,765 You think he'd look at my work? 866 00:45:03,800 --> 00:45:06,801 Maybe, if you ask him. 867 00:45:06,836 --> 00:45:08,386 Dinner's ready! 868 00:45:08,438 --> 00:45:09,721 But Jack shooed me in here. 869 00:45:09,773 --> 00:45:11,723 He says he's got a big surprise. 870 00:45:11,775 --> 00:45:13,169 - Really? - Really. 871 00:45:13,193 --> 00:45:15,143 All right, everybody. Close your eyes. 872 00:45:15,178 --> 00:45:16,361 Okay. 873 00:45:16,396 --> 00:45:18,947 Come on! 874 00:45:18,982 --> 00:45:20,343 Eyes closed, no peeking. 875 00:45:20,367 --> 00:45:22,734 Eyes closed, please, no peeking! 876 00:45:22,786 --> 00:45:24,119 What are you up to? 877 00:45:24,154 --> 00:45:26,621 Just a thing, it's just a thing. 878 00:45:26,657 --> 00:45:28,685 And we're walking, we're walking. 879 00:45:28,709 --> 00:45:29,991 Okay. 880 00:45:30,026 --> 00:45:31,626 We're walking, we're not peeking. 881 00:45:31,662 --> 00:45:32,877 No. 882 00:45:32,913 --> 00:45:34,462 But we're still walking, we're walking. 883 00:45:34,498 --> 00:45:36,025 Just a little bit farther. 884 00:45:36,049 --> 00:45:37,527 This way, this way, this way. 885 00:45:37,551 --> 00:45:39,634 Okay, keep going, just a couple more steps. 886 00:45:39,670 --> 00:45:41,886 All right, and... 887 00:45:41,922 --> 00:45:43,254 Open your eyes. 888 00:45:44,708 --> 00:45:45,708 Is that... 889 00:45:45,776 --> 00:45:48,043 I mean, I know it's not a real tree. 890 00:45:48,078 --> 00:45:49,228 I love it. 891 00:45:49,263 --> 00:45:50,896 It is missing one more thing. 892 00:45:50,931 --> 00:45:52,397 Popcorn garlands? 893 00:45:52,433 --> 00:45:53,649 Yeah. 894 00:45:53,684 --> 00:45:57,380 Popcorn is in my culinary repertoire. 895 00:45:57,404 --> 00:45:59,938 Oh, Jack! 896 00:45:59,990 --> 00:46:01,406 You done good. 897 00:46:01,442 --> 00:46:02,941 Thank you. 898 00:46:02,993 --> 00:46:06,896 Come on, Lexi. Help me get the dinner up. 899 00:46:15,839 --> 00:46:19,007 Thank you. 900 00:46:20,410 --> 00:46:22,291 It's just a ladder with lights. 901 00:46:23,975 --> 00:46:25,672 It's our Christmas tree. 902 00:46:29,213 --> 00:46:30,297 I'll get it! 903 00:47:00,585 --> 00:47:02,635 - Bravo! - Yay! 904 00:47:04,222 --> 00:47:06,472 Not only do you sell Christmas, but you deliver it, too. 905 00:47:06,524 --> 00:47:08,140 Yeah, we'll hit every home in Briar Ridge 906 00:47:08,192 --> 00:47:11,277 before the night is through, isn't that right, Andrew? 907 00:47:11,312 --> 00:47:14,063 Yup. 908 00:47:14,098 --> 00:47:16,482 I feel your pain. She drags me everywhere, too. 909 00:47:16,534 --> 00:47:18,067 - I heard that. - Yeah, me too! 910 00:47:18,102 --> 00:47:19,263 We'd better go. 911 00:47:19,287 --> 00:47:20,953 Merry Christmas, everyone. 912 00:47:20,989 --> 00:47:22,249 - Merry Christmas! - Merry Christmas! 913 00:47:22,273 --> 00:47:24,073 Thank you! 914 00:47:26,077 --> 00:47:28,578 Good night! 915 00:47:31,215 --> 00:47:32,443 Yeah, okay. 916 00:47:32,467 --> 00:47:33,833 I'll hand it to you now here. 917 00:47:33,885 --> 00:47:35,134 All right. 918 00:47:35,169 --> 00:47:36,502 Okay, now here, give me this side. 919 00:47:36,554 --> 00:47:37,887 Okay, okay! 920 00:47:37,922 --> 00:47:40,222 Are you sure this is all the decorations? 921 00:47:41,792 --> 00:47:44,727 I mean, there might be some more somewhere. I'm not sure. 922 00:47:44,762 --> 00:47:46,479 It's a big house. 923 00:47:46,514 --> 00:47:47,464 I have an idea! 924 00:47:47,499 --> 00:47:50,000 Remember when I was younger and you had us write down wishes, 925 00:47:50,035 --> 00:47:51,562 and then, put them in the glass ornaments? 926 00:47:51,586 --> 00:47:52,836 We should do that. 927 00:47:52,871 --> 00:47:54,087 I'm already on it! 928 00:47:54,139 --> 00:47:56,301 I love it, and then, we can paint them like we used to. 929 00:47:56,409 --> 00:47:58,020 That means another trip to the north pole, 930 00:47:58,044 --> 00:48:00,093 aka the general store. 931 00:48:00,293 --> 00:48:01,377 Sounds good. 932 00:48:02,565 --> 00:48:03,839 Here we go. 933 00:48:09,128 --> 00:48:10,580 Here you go. 934 00:48:11,022 --> 00:48:13,740 No, that's a family thing. You guys go ahead. 935 00:48:13,792 --> 00:48:16,042 It's Christmas, you're family! 936 00:48:16,077 --> 00:48:18,294 Come on. 937 00:48:20,545 --> 00:48:21,609 Okay. 938 00:48:26,304 --> 00:48:29,505 I'll think of a really good wish. 939 00:48:29,540 --> 00:48:31,924 Everybody's ready? 940 00:48:33,261 --> 00:48:35,227 All right, ladies first. 941 00:48:45,940 --> 00:48:47,823 Where to go, where to go? Where to go? 942 00:48:47,859 --> 00:48:49,775 I'm gonna go right here. 943 00:48:49,827 --> 00:48:51,160 Perfect. 944 00:48:51,195 --> 00:48:52,411 Look at that! 945 00:48:52,446 --> 00:48:53,696 Very good. 946 00:48:53,731 --> 00:48:56,665 Well, it's time for bed. Come on, bunkmate. 947 00:48:56,701 --> 00:48:58,951 Night night, everyone. 948 00:48:59,003 --> 00:49:01,003 Good night! 949 00:49:01,038 --> 00:49:02,733 See, that was fun. 950 00:49:02,757 --> 00:49:04,206 Yeah, it really was. 951 00:49:04,241 --> 00:49:06,069 And I didn't even expect it to be. 952 00:49:08,129 --> 00:49:10,240 I'm sorry, are you sure you're feeling all right? 953 00:49:10,264 --> 00:49:11,931 You're really optimistic right now. 954 00:49:19,644 --> 00:49:21,640 Sorry, I got to take this. 955 00:49:21,692 --> 00:49:24,026 Yeah, yeah. 956 00:49:25,036 --> 00:49:26,908 - Hey. - Hey, buddy! 957 00:49:26,998 --> 00:49:29,410 Sorry to call you so late, but I know you're a night owl. 958 00:49:29,434 --> 00:49:30,733 Yeah, it's okay. What's up? 959 00:49:30,768 --> 00:49:33,269 Hey, I am sorry to call so late. Something happened. 960 00:49:33,304 --> 00:49:35,071 The publishers have been interviewing 961 00:49:35,106 --> 00:49:36,822 potential ghostwriters for "Star-Crossed". 962 00:49:36,858 --> 00:49:38,269 - What? - Why? 963 00:49:38,293 --> 00:49:40,293 I just, I couldn't leave him alone at Christmas. 964 00:49:40,328 --> 00:49:41,577 Don't be reactive. 965 00:49:41,612 --> 00:49:43,441 I'm not being reactive. 966 00:49:43,465 --> 00:49:45,443 - Just focus on the present. - Lexi... 967 00:49:45,467 --> 00:49:46,927 - The rest... - ...Will sort itself out. 968 00:49:46,951 --> 00:49:48,501 - Okay. - Thanks. 969 00:50:01,031 --> 00:50:03,999 I don't mean to be greedy, but I hope you can deliver. 970 00:50:31,395 --> 00:50:33,239 Hey, where did all of that come from? 971 00:50:33,331 --> 00:50:35,114 From under Jack's bed. 972 00:50:35,166 --> 00:50:37,283 He said it didn't fit in the closet. 973 00:50:37,335 --> 00:50:40,064 The Grinch's heart grew three sizes last night. 974 00:50:40,088 --> 00:50:42,788 Yeah, he was actually very cute about it. 975 00:50:42,841 --> 00:50:44,568 He's Jack Manning. 976 00:50:44,592 --> 00:50:46,959 You'd think he was cute if he was reciting the alphabet. 977 00:50:47,011 --> 00:50:49,462 Well, I think you have me confused with yourself. 978 00:50:49,514 --> 00:50:51,170 - Mom! - Calm down. 979 00:50:51,233 --> 00:50:52,593 He went to town early this morning, 980 00:50:52,618 --> 00:50:54,067 and Lexi's still in bed. 981 00:50:54,419 --> 00:50:57,587 Hey, help me decorate. I've already got the garland up. 982 00:50:57,623 --> 00:51:00,624 I think we could use a few more ornaments up there. 983 00:51:00,659 --> 00:51:02,292 All right, and just for the record, 984 00:51:02,327 --> 00:51:03,677 Jack and I are just friends. 985 00:51:03,712 --> 00:51:05,428 Well... 986 00:51:05,464 --> 00:51:07,013 You can say that, 987 00:51:07,049 --> 00:51:08,598 but you can't hide that chemistry. 988 00:51:08,634 --> 00:51:11,885 I haven't seen you look this radiant since you were pregnant. 989 00:51:11,937 --> 00:51:13,353 Mom! 990 00:51:13,388 --> 00:51:14,688 Wait, you're not... 991 00:51:14,723 --> 00:51:17,891 No, I am definitely not radiant. 992 00:51:17,943 --> 00:51:19,609 This trip has nothing to do with me. 993 00:51:19,645 --> 00:51:22,312 It's about Lexi, period. 994 00:51:22,347 --> 00:51:25,148 Well, I think she'd understand crushing. 995 00:51:25,183 --> 00:51:26,983 I am not crushing, 996 00:51:27,018 --> 00:51:28,763 and since when did you start saying "crushing"? 997 00:51:28,787 --> 00:51:31,655 I'm hip. I like to keep up. 998 00:51:31,690 --> 00:51:34,457 I think the very fact that you say "hip" 999 00:51:34,493 --> 00:51:36,276 means that you're not keeping up. 1000 00:51:36,311 --> 00:51:38,195 Wait a minute, are you talking about Cody? 1001 00:51:38,230 --> 00:51:40,898 Well, she's texting someone all night. 1002 00:51:40,933 --> 00:51:42,260 Don't tell me that. 1003 00:51:42,284 --> 00:51:43,929 I mean, I remember when she used to fall asleep 1004 00:51:43,953 --> 00:51:45,369 with her Etch a Sketch. 1005 00:51:45,404 --> 00:51:47,248 Relax, I don't think she's rushing into marriage. 1006 00:51:47,272 --> 00:51:49,206 Don't be so sure, she has our DNA. 1007 00:51:49,241 --> 00:51:50,874 I was 21 and you were 18. 1008 00:51:50,910 --> 00:51:53,327 We had no idea who we were yet. 1009 00:51:53,379 --> 00:51:56,942 Well, maybe if you're more honest with her about divorce, 1010 00:51:56,966 --> 00:51:58,882 she won't jump into marriage. 1011 00:51:58,918 --> 00:52:00,634 When does a mother stop judging? 1012 00:52:00,669 --> 00:52:03,115 When she's six feet under. 1013 00:52:03,139 --> 00:52:05,305 It's a mother's prerogative! You have it, too. 1014 00:52:05,341 --> 00:52:07,474 But my opinion doesn't matter. 1015 00:52:07,510 --> 00:52:10,811 Your happiness does, it always has and always will. 1016 00:52:12,646 --> 00:52:15,731 Is this your way of giving my divorce your blessing? 1017 00:52:15,766 --> 00:52:17,366 Maybe. 1018 00:52:17,401 --> 00:52:19,952 Is this your way of asking for it? 1019 00:52:19,987 --> 00:52:21,904 Maybe. 1020 00:52:23,157 --> 00:52:25,741 Oh, Grace. 1021 00:52:25,776 --> 00:52:28,877 You're raising Lexi with care and love, 1022 00:52:28,913 --> 00:52:34,211 sometimes at your own detriment, which is so admirable. 1023 00:52:34,502 --> 00:52:36,613 I'm proud of you. 1024 00:52:36,637 --> 00:52:39,755 In awe, actually. 1025 00:52:39,790 --> 00:52:41,924 - Really? - Yeah. 1026 00:52:41,959 --> 00:52:44,260 Thank you. 1027 00:52:44,295 --> 00:52:46,145 You know, I think there should be a sign. 1028 00:52:46,180 --> 00:52:47,513 "Parent at your own risk". 1029 00:52:47,565 --> 00:52:49,982 If there were, there'd be no more children. 1030 00:52:50,017 --> 00:52:51,462 That's true. 1031 00:52:51,486 --> 00:52:52,963 And then, what would Santa Claus do? 1032 00:52:52,987 --> 00:52:55,404 Not to mention all those elves he employs. 1033 00:52:55,440 --> 00:52:57,189 Mom, I love you. 1034 00:52:58,576 --> 00:53:00,025 Okay. 1035 00:53:00,078 --> 00:53:02,194 I am going to find Lexi, 1036 00:53:02,246 --> 00:53:04,308 see if she wants to go take pictures with me. 1037 00:53:04,332 --> 00:53:05,976 Maybe she'll talk to me about Cody. 1038 00:53:06,000 --> 00:53:09,201 Maybe you can talk to her about Jack, too. 1039 00:53:09,253 --> 00:53:10,920 Goodbye, mother. 1040 00:53:14,849 --> 00:53:16,366 What do you even want to take pictures of? 1041 00:53:16,390 --> 00:53:17,457 It's just a bunch of snow. 1042 00:53:17,547 --> 00:53:19,835 We're gonna take a ride, enjoy the scenery. 1043 00:53:20,035 --> 00:53:20,679 Give me that. 1044 00:53:20,715 --> 00:53:21,964 Mom! 1045 00:53:21,999 --> 00:53:23,277 Let's promise each other something. 1046 00:53:23,301 --> 00:53:25,829 Two hours, no screens. Can you give me that? 1047 00:53:25,853 --> 00:53:27,770 It's my Christmas wish. 1048 00:53:28,005 --> 00:53:29,471 Fine. 1049 00:53:29,507 --> 00:53:31,090 Yay. 1050 00:53:31,142 --> 00:53:32,424 This is gonna be fun! 1051 00:53:32,976 --> 00:53:34,559 This town is cute. 1052 00:53:34,595 --> 00:53:36,011 It is, right? 1053 00:53:37,314 --> 00:53:39,709 I hear that it was founded in the 1700s. 1054 00:53:39,733 --> 00:53:43,318 So, tell me about Cody. 1055 00:53:43,353 --> 00:53:46,238 You don't like segues, do you? 1056 00:53:46,273 --> 00:53:48,073 Not when it comes to you, honey. 1057 00:53:48,108 --> 00:53:50,242 I... I don't know. 1058 00:53:50,277 --> 00:53:51,277 I like him. 1059 00:53:52,131 --> 00:53:54,607 Okay, like, more than like. 1060 00:53:55,232 --> 00:53:57,583 Do you know how he feels about you? 1061 00:53:57,618 --> 00:54:00,063 I don't know. 1062 00:54:00,087 --> 00:54:02,338 I mean, I think he likes me. 1063 00:54:02,373 --> 00:54:04,840 But I'm not sure. 1064 00:54:04,875 --> 00:54:06,508 I mean, we talk all the time, 1065 00:54:06,544 --> 00:54:09,294 but to be honest, I'm too scared to ask him. 1066 00:54:09,347 --> 00:54:11,885 Why were you hoping for your mistletoe moment? 1067 00:54:12,583 --> 00:54:14,634 Is this your first kiss? 1068 00:54:14,686 --> 00:54:16,519 Mom, it's not a big deal! 1069 00:54:16,554 --> 00:54:18,938 You only get the first one once. 1070 00:54:18,973 --> 00:54:20,723 You have to make sure that he is worth it. 1071 00:54:20,758 --> 00:54:22,275 Well, was yours worth it? 1072 00:54:22,310 --> 00:54:24,255 Definitely not! 1073 00:54:24,279 --> 00:54:26,946 I mean, his gum ended up in my mouth, I gagged on it. 1074 00:54:26,981 --> 00:54:29,031 I can't even chew grape gum to this day. 1075 00:54:36,875 --> 00:54:38,124 Sweetie. 1076 00:54:38,159 --> 00:54:40,243 I totally have whipped cream all over my nose. 1077 00:54:40,278 --> 00:54:41,711 Yeah. 1078 00:54:45,500 --> 00:54:46,832 There we go. 1079 00:54:46,885 --> 00:54:48,384 Cheese! 1080 00:54:49,787 --> 00:54:53,089 Now, that is like the Tom Hardy of snowmen. 1081 00:54:53,124 --> 00:54:55,452 Really? I was thinking Zac Efron. 1082 00:54:55,476 --> 00:54:57,454 Oh, Jack! 1083 00:54:57,478 --> 00:54:58,895 Where have you been all day? 1084 00:54:58,930 --> 00:55:01,013 I just went into town to do some writing, 1085 00:55:01,065 --> 00:55:02,398 a change of scenery. 1086 00:55:02,433 --> 00:55:04,295 Yeah? See or hear anything interesting? 1087 00:55:04,319 --> 00:55:05,930 No, no, not like our trip. 1088 00:55:05,954 --> 00:55:09,089 - Hey, less talking, more sticks! - Yes, ma'am. 1089 00:55:09,141 --> 00:55:10,473 How is your book coming along? 1090 00:55:10,509 --> 00:55:12,453 I'm almost finished, but I don't want to force it. 1091 00:55:12,477 --> 00:55:14,010 The characters are gonna lead me there. 1092 00:55:14,045 --> 00:55:15,261 Sounds good. 1093 00:55:15,314 --> 00:55:16,541 Here, mom. 1094 00:55:16,565 --> 00:55:17,814 Great, great. 1095 00:55:17,849 --> 00:55:19,566 Let's give this gentleman some arms 1096 00:55:19,601 --> 00:55:21,651 so he can swing around lampposts and stuff. 1097 00:55:21,687 --> 00:55:23,047 Right? Isn't that what they do? 1098 00:55:23,071 --> 00:55:24,321 Yeah, of course. 1099 00:55:24,356 --> 00:55:26,356 Thank you very much. That's what they do. 1100 00:55:27,743 --> 00:55:29,909 - Okay. - Yeah. 1101 00:55:29,945 --> 00:55:31,194 It still needs something more. 1102 00:55:31,229 --> 00:55:32,445 Jack? 1103 00:55:32,497 --> 00:55:33,747 What do you think? 1104 00:55:33,782 --> 00:55:35,248 Need that? 1105 00:55:35,283 --> 00:55:36,833 Scarf, no, of course not. 1106 00:55:36,868 --> 00:55:38,301 You know what? 1107 00:55:38,337 --> 00:55:39,836 It's gonna look much better on him. 1108 00:55:41,206 --> 00:55:43,201 Perfect! There we go, what do we think? 1109 00:55:43,225 --> 00:55:44,925 I think it's great. Let's take a picture. 1110 00:55:44,977 --> 00:55:46,538 Yes, let's take a picture. 1111 00:55:46,562 --> 00:55:48,373 Picture time. Time, yes. 1112 00:55:48,397 --> 00:55:49,646 Cheese! 1113 00:55:49,681 --> 00:55:51,042 Snowman! 1114 00:55:51,066 --> 00:55:52,599 Okay, okay, one for Instagram. 1115 00:55:52,651 --> 00:55:54,100 I need my phone. 1116 00:55:54,153 --> 00:55:55,936 Fine, but I get it back. 1117 00:55:55,988 --> 00:55:57,821 Thank you. 1118 00:55:57,856 --> 00:55:59,856 Okay, selfie time. 1119 00:56:02,343 --> 00:56:03,676 Honey, what's wrong? 1120 00:56:06,070 --> 00:56:07,079 Cody. 1121 00:56:07,498 --> 00:56:10,349 He and Ashley... 1122 00:56:10,384 --> 00:56:12,885 Never mind. 1123 00:56:18,659 --> 00:56:20,776 So, did Lexi want a plate? 1124 00:56:20,811 --> 00:56:22,973 She is locked away. 1125 00:56:22,997 --> 00:56:25,497 Whatever she saw on that phone really took its toll. 1126 00:56:27,150 --> 00:56:28,834 Do you think she'd talk to me? 1127 00:56:28,869 --> 00:56:30,752 No offense, mom, but when I was her age 1128 00:56:30,788 --> 00:56:32,537 and you gave me advice, it never helped. 1129 00:56:32,590 --> 00:56:34,985 Never have kids, Jack. 1130 00:56:35,009 --> 00:56:37,376 You go through labour for 36 hours, 1131 00:56:37,428 --> 00:56:39,761 and they repay you with brutal honesty. 1132 00:56:39,797 --> 00:56:42,097 I'm sorry, but it's true. 1133 00:56:42,132 --> 00:56:44,327 Well, nuts to you. 1134 00:56:46,503 --> 00:56:49,054 I got a brandy and a game of Candy Crush calling. 1135 00:56:49,106 --> 00:56:51,857 Wait, you bought brandy? 1136 00:56:51,892 --> 00:56:54,309 Yep, and I'm not sharing. 1137 00:56:54,344 --> 00:56:57,479 So, you may want to bring your daughter some cookies, 1138 00:56:57,514 --> 00:57:02,234 and you know, gently remind her that I like to go to bed early. 1139 00:57:02,286 --> 00:57:03,568 Okay, mama. 1140 00:57:03,621 --> 00:57:04,848 - Okay? - All right. 1141 00:57:04,872 --> 00:57:06,488 Night. 1142 00:57:09,726 --> 00:57:12,110 She won't talk to me. 1143 00:57:12,162 --> 00:57:13,578 The heart breaks alone. 1144 00:57:13,614 --> 00:57:16,364 I disagree. 1145 00:57:16,399 --> 00:57:19,701 The problem is that we can't hear it, 1146 00:57:19,736 --> 00:57:22,504 so we don't always know. 1147 00:57:23,573 --> 00:57:26,842 I'm probably the worst person to give advice on love. 1148 00:57:26,877 --> 00:57:30,462 I think you're the best person. 1149 00:57:30,514 --> 00:57:33,131 Right, I could just say, "don't worry, honey. 1150 00:57:33,183 --> 00:57:35,411 "At your absolute best, 1151 00:57:35,435 --> 00:57:37,969 you'll never be right for the wrong person". 1152 00:57:38,021 --> 00:57:42,641 Or, "even at your absolute worst, 1153 00:57:42,693 --> 00:57:46,194 you'll always be perfect for the right one". 1154 00:58:06,133 --> 00:58:09,045 You know, I think I'm just gonna check on Lexi. 1155 00:58:09,069 --> 00:58:11,946 - Right, yes, good idea. - Cookies. 1156 00:58:22,432 --> 00:58:25,183 Lex? 1157 00:58:25,218 --> 00:58:26,935 I brought you cookies. 1158 00:58:26,970 --> 00:58:29,252 Your favourite, red and green M&Ms. 1159 00:58:30,640 --> 00:58:33,274 Oh, honey, you want to talk about it? 1160 00:58:33,309 --> 00:58:34,812 Not much to say. 1161 00:58:38,148 --> 00:58:40,999 Ashley posted a video of... 1162 00:58:41,034 --> 00:58:44,202 her and Cody kissing under mistletoe. 1163 00:58:45,539 --> 00:58:48,123 I guess he liked her all along. 1164 00:58:48,158 --> 00:58:50,842 I'm so stupid. 1165 00:58:50,877 --> 00:58:52,677 You are not stupid. 1166 00:58:53,997 --> 00:58:56,464 Move over, mama's coming up. 1167 00:59:00,721 --> 00:59:04,973 My sweet girl. 1168 00:59:05,008 --> 00:59:07,559 Hey, talk to me. 1169 00:59:08,946 --> 00:59:10,312 It really, really hurts! 1170 00:59:10,347 --> 00:59:12,447 I know. 1171 00:59:12,482 --> 00:59:14,482 I know it does, honey, 1172 00:59:14,517 --> 00:59:17,819 but you know, that's why they call them crushes. 1173 00:59:17,854 --> 00:59:19,487 They were never meant to be easy, 1174 00:59:19,522 --> 00:59:23,241 but they do make us stronger. 1175 00:59:24,962 --> 00:59:26,911 Is that how you and dad felt? 1176 00:59:29,916 --> 00:59:34,030 Multiply that by a hundred, maybe a million, 1177 00:59:34,054 --> 00:59:36,054 and we survived. 1178 00:59:38,308 --> 00:59:41,343 I know that it feels like your world is ending, 1179 00:59:41,378 --> 00:59:42,872 but it is just beginning 1180 00:59:42,896 --> 00:59:44,813 and there will be many more Codys, 1181 00:59:44,848 --> 00:59:47,432 only ones that won't break your heart. 1182 00:59:49,936 --> 00:59:52,798 - You sound so sure. - I just know that there will be. 1183 00:59:56,877 --> 00:59:59,962 Guess I need a new Christmas wish. 1184 00:59:59,997 --> 01:00:04,850 Well, Christmases are full of surprises. 1185 01:00:06,103 --> 01:00:08,437 Maybe you will get something better. 1186 01:00:08,472 --> 01:00:12,474 Honey, save those kisses for someone who deserves them. 1187 01:00:12,509 --> 01:00:15,527 Not somebody that chews gum! 1188 01:00:17,314 --> 01:00:20,010 'Cause I'm pretty sure that Cody is a big-time gum-chewer. 1189 01:00:20,034 --> 01:00:24,202 Yeah, me too. 1190 01:00:25,739 --> 01:00:28,573 I called dad earlier. 1191 01:00:28,626 --> 01:00:30,075 You don't mind? 1192 01:00:30,127 --> 01:00:31,855 Not at all, you talk to him. 1193 01:00:31,879 --> 01:00:33,412 Okay, thanks, mom. 1194 01:00:35,165 --> 01:00:36,548 I love you. 1195 01:00:36,583 --> 01:00:38,133 I love you, sweetie. 1196 01:00:38,168 --> 01:00:40,002 My sweet girl. 1197 01:00:57,754 --> 01:00:59,270 Hey! 1198 01:00:59,306 --> 01:01:03,308 What is with your family and sneaking up on people? 1199 01:01:03,343 --> 01:01:04,776 How's it going? 1200 01:01:04,811 --> 01:01:06,756 I'm done. 1201 01:01:06,780 --> 01:01:08,446 I sent a draft off to my agent. 1202 01:01:08,481 --> 01:01:09,814 Congrats! 1203 01:01:09,866 --> 01:01:11,316 How do you celebrate? 1204 01:01:11,368 --> 01:01:12,595 With wine. 1205 01:01:12,619 --> 01:01:14,263 Just a glass, though. 1206 01:01:14,287 --> 01:01:16,421 Hemingway would be very disappointed. 1207 01:01:18,208 --> 01:01:19,602 What are you doing up so late? 1208 01:01:19,626 --> 01:01:20,959 Writing. 1209 01:01:20,994 --> 01:01:22,827 Hard to sleep with grandma snoring. 1210 01:01:24,497 --> 01:01:25,880 Is that... 1211 01:01:25,916 --> 01:01:27,382 I thought it was the radiator. 1212 01:01:29,970 --> 01:01:31,252 No. 1213 01:01:31,287 --> 01:01:33,655 Could I ask you a writing question? 1214 01:01:33,690 --> 01:01:36,374 Yeah, sure! 1215 01:01:38,645 --> 01:01:42,263 Where do you get your inspiration? 1216 01:01:44,267 --> 01:01:45,425 Inspiration... 1217 01:01:47,454 --> 01:01:48,716 The fall. 1218 01:01:49,780 --> 01:01:51,114 The fall. 1219 01:01:51,675 --> 01:01:54,105 - Like the season? - No, no, not the season. 1220 01:01:54,661 --> 01:01:57,946 Like, from pain. 1221 01:01:57,981 --> 01:01:59,747 You know, going through hard times. 1222 01:01:59,783 --> 01:02:01,027 'Cause when you think about it, 1223 01:02:01,458 --> 01:02:03,146 what do you really know about yourself 1224 01:02:03,170 --> 01:02:05,814 unless you've been through something really dark, right? 1225 01:02:05,914 --> 01:02:09,624 I mean, that's what it means to be human, 1226 01:02:09,659 --> 01:02:11,562 and that's storytelling. 1227 01:02:11,995 --> 01:02:14,350 - Like heartbreak. - Yes! 1228 01:02:14,815 --> 01:02:18,728 That's number one on life's crappy hit list. 1229 01:02:18,752 --> 01:02:20,752 Yeah, it sucks. 1230 01:02:20,788 --> 01:02:22,232 Don't I know it. 1231 01:02:23,774 --> 01:02:24,774 Really? 1232 01:02:26,022 --> 01:02:27,022 Yeah. 1233 01:02:27,378 --> 01:02:30,796 I've had my heart broken, many times. Badly! 1234 01:02:32,448 --> 01:02:35,634 And it's not just... girlfriends. 1235 01:02:35,686 --> 01:02:39,331 I mean, family can be... 1236 01:02:41,303 --> 01:02:42,390 Brutal. 1237 01:02:44,395 --> 01:02:46,796 Yeah, harsh. 1238 01:02:46,981 --> 01:02:50,749 But you got a good one, you're lucky. 1239 01:02:54,788 --> 01:02:57,188 One of the traps a lot of writers fall into 1240 01:02:57,224 --> 01:02:59,891 is they think what's in here 1241 01:02:59,943 --> 01:03:03,840 is the same as what's out there. 1242 01:03:04,164 --> 01:03:07,832 What's out there is messy 1243 01:03:07,867 --> 01:03:09,700 and... and complicated, 1244 01:03:09,752 --> 01:03:12,703 and painful and beautiful, 1245 01:03:12,755 --> 01:03:16,207 and... 1246 01:03:16,259 --> 01:03:20,178 If you have the courage to embrace that, 1247 01:03:20,213 --> 01:03:23,714 that amazing chaos, 1248 01:03:23,766 --> 01:03:28,269 that's gonna elevate your writing. 1249 01:03:29,005 --> 01:03:32,390 It's gonna make your characters come to life. 1250 01:03:34,811 --> 01:03:37,673 Yeah, well, nothing I write 1251 01:03:37,697 --> 01:03:40,481 is gonna get my parents back together. 1252 01:03:42,902 --> 01:03:45,903 Maybe not. 1253 01:03:45,955 --> 01:03:49,407 But if you let it, 1254 01:03:49,459 --> 01:03:53,211 maybe it'll bring you back together. 1255 01:03:55,331 --> 01:03:58,861 Would you read some of my stories? 1256 01:03:58,885 --> 01:04:00,952 They're super short, and... 1257 01:04:01,004 --> 01:04:03,504 I'd really love some advice from a pro. 1258 01:04:03,540 --> 01:04:05,540 Yes, I'd be honoured. 1259 01:04:05,575 --> 01:04:09,794 Absolutely, thank you. 1260 01:04:09,846 --> 01:04:12,347 Well, I better get to bed. 1261 01:04:12,382 --> 01:04:13,870 - Thanks, Jack. - Night. 1262 01:04:14,503 --> 01:04:15,503 Hey... 1263 01:04:17,220 --> 01:04:19,654 There's this... 1264 01:04:19,690 --> 01:04:21,022 Christmas thing in town. 1265 01:04:21,057 --> 01:04:22,907 I'm sure my mom would love to go. 1266 01:04:22,943 --> 01:04:26,444 Well, I was thinking all of us maybe. 1267 01:04:26,496 --> 01:04:28,079 Yeah, sure, that'd be fun. 1268 01:04:28,115 --> 01:04:29,998 Cool. 1269 01:04:32,753 --> 01:04:34,869 Hey, Jack? 1270 01:04:34,904 --> 01:04:37,706 If you and my mom ever... 1271 01:04:37,741 --> 01:04:40,737 You know... 1272 01:04:40,761 --> 01:04:43,878 Don't break her heart, okay? 1273 01:04:43,913 --> 01:04:46,381 She's not a writer. 1274 01:04:48,802 --> 01:04:51,636 And don't chew gum, either. 1275 01:04:53,031 --> 01:04:54,310 Chew gum. 1276 01:04:54,624 --> 01:04:58,059 - Trust me. We good? - We good. 1277 01:04:58,094 --> 01:04:59,455 Night. 1278 01:04:59,479 --> 01:05:00,594 See ya. 1279 01:05:10,157 --> 01:05:12,769 Hi, Charlotte. It's Jack Manning. 1280 01:05:12,793 --> 01:05:16,044 I need a little assist with something. 1281 01:05:26,673 --> 01:05:28,389 You know, you were right. 1282 01:05:28,425 --> 01:05:30,008 This... this is fun. 1283 01:05:30,060 --> 01:05:31,287 I told you. 1284 01:05:31,311 --> 01:05:32,644 But you want real fun, 1285 01:05:32,679 --> 01:05:34,145 there is dancing at the pavilion. 1286 01:05:34,181 --> 01:05:35,625 Really? 1287 01:05:35,649 --> 01:05:37,126 Oh, by the way, 1288 01:05:37,150 --> 01:05:39,017 your surprise is all set for tomorrow. 1289 01:05:40,066 --> 01:05:41,787 Thank you for your help with that. 1290 01:05:44,992 --> 01:05:46,196 Smile! 1291 01:05:47,089 --> 01:05:49,385 - It's Christmas. - Yeah! 1292 01:05:49,546 --> 01:05:51,041 - Hey. - Hi. 1293 01:05:51,065 --> 01:05:52,732 Andrew wants to show me a night walk. 1294 01:05:52,767 --> 01:05:54,433 Can I catch up with you guys later? 1295 01:05:54,485 --> 01:05:58,487 Of course, we'll be at the pavilion. 1296 01:05:59,123 --> 01:06:02,924 Well, goodbye, Cody. Hello, Andrew. 1297 01:06:05,162 --> 01:06:07,161 - Shall we? - Well, yes, let's... 1298 01:06:07,265 --> 01:06:08,514 Lead the way. 1299 01:06:08,549 --> 01:06:09,765 Pavilion, right? 1300 01:06:09,801 --> 01:06:11,050 Yep, the pavilion. 1301 01:06:46,653 --> 01:06:49,030 Before this goes any further, Jack, 1302 01:06:49,054 --> 01:06:51,388 I have to ask you a question. 1303 01:06:51,423 --> 01:06:53,340 Okay. 1304 01:06:53,375 --> 01:06:56,037 Grace is strong, but she's still vulnerable, 1305 01:06:56,061 --> 01:06:58,874 and I need to know, 1306 01:06:58,898 --> 01:07:02,649 are you Bo Daniels or Tucker Casey? 1307 01:07:02,685 --> 01:07:06,270 Those are characters in my books. 1308 01:07:06,322 --> 01:07:08,822 Are you a saint or a scoundrel? 1309 01:07:08,858 --> 01:07:11,575 Because if you're a player, 1310 01:07:11,610 --> 01:07:14,556 I am kindly asking you to skip this turn. 1311 01:07:17,416 --> 01:07:19,499 A player? 1312 01:07:19,535 --> 01:07:22,870 Helen, I'm not even in the game. 1313 01:07:29,428 --> 01:07:32,930 You want to know the truth? 1314 01:07:32,965 --> 01:07:36,433 I like your daughter. 1315 01:07:36,468 --> 01:07:39,603 I really do. 1316 01:07:39,638 --> 01:07:41,860 And every moment I spend with her... 1317 01:07:44,042 --> 01:07:46,940 I understand why you named her Grace, 1318 01:07:52,126 --> 01:07:55,342 because she is. 1319 01:07:56,774 --> 01:07:59,275 What are you waiting for, Jack? 1320 01:07:59,310 --> 01:08:01,694 Ask her to dance! 1321 01:08:09,970 --> 01:08:11,673 - Hey. - Hey. 1322 01:08:16,023 --> 01:08:18,064 - I noticed you weren't dancing. - No. 1323 01:08:18,111 --> 01:08:19,539 And you know, I'm not dancing either. 1324 01:08:19,563 --> 01:08:21,396 So, maybe you'd like to... 1325 01:08:22,519 --> 01:08:24,260 - I would love to! - Dance? 1326 01:08:24,284 --> 01:08:27,702 All right, yeah, I'll just... 1327 01:08:30,842 --> 01:08:33,360 I haven't done this in a long time. 1328 01:08:36,979 --> 01:08:38,676 Me neither. 1329 01:08:43,027 --> 01:08:44,166 Should we... 1330 01:08:45,651 --> 01:08:47,073 Talk about last night? 1331 01:08:48,825 --> 01:08:51,159 I don't know what to say. 1332 01:08:52,412 --> 01:08:55,580 You could say it was nice. 1333 01:08:55,615 --> 01:08:58,895 It was nice. 1334 01:08:58,919 --> 01:09:02,670 It was better than nice. 1335 01:09:03,506 --> 01:09:06,708 So, Lexi tells me that you're reading some of her stories. 1336 01:09:06,743 --> 01:09:11,129 Yeah, she's... 1337 01:09:11,181 --> 01:09:14,599 She's really talented. 1338 01:09:14,634 --> 01:09:16,517 I hope she sticks with it. 1339 01:09:16,553 --> 01:09:19,354 Well, whatever you said to her last night, 1340 01:09:19,389 --> 01:09:22,857 it definitely encouraged her. 1341 01:09:23,893 --> 01:09:27,611 What did she say that we talked about? 1342 01:09:30,262 --> 01:09:31,563 Heartbreaks... 1343 01:09:31,667 --> 01:09:34,761 and how they fuel the writer's imagination. 1344 01:09:38,908 --> 01:09:41,625 Yeah, it's true. 1345 01:09:42,060 --> 01:09:45,445 But you know, 1346 01:09:45,480 --> 01:09:48,454 I'm learning that the opposite is true, too. 1347 01:09:51,262 --> 01:09:52,344 Well... 1348 01:10:11,741 --> 01:10:14,575 Okay, keep your eyes closed, everybody. Eyes closed. 1349 01:10:14,610 --> 01:10:16,410 Eyes closed, watch your step! 1350 01:10:16,446 --> 01:10:17,695 Watch your step. 1351 01:10:17,747 --> 01:10:18,974 This feels familiar. 1352 01:10:18,998 --> 01:10:20,948 Here we go, one more step. Here we go, okay. 1353 01:10:20,983 --> 01:10:24,085 Eyes closed, no peeking, no peeking and... 1354 01:10:24,120 --> 01:10:25,836 Surprise! 1355 01:10:25,872 --> 01:10:27,788 Would you look at that! 1356 01:10:27,823 --> 01:10:29,457 It was a wreck before! 1357 01:10:29,492 --> 01:10:30,958 Anybody up for a sleigh ride? 1358 01:10:33,880 --> 01:10:35,880 We used to do this as a kid. 1359 01:10:35,932 --> 01:10:37,131 My father... 1360 01:10:37,167 --> 01:10:39,167 How did you know? 1361 01:10:39,202 --> 01:10:41,335 I overheard Lexi and Helen talking about it, 1362 01:10:41,370 --> 01:10:43,866 so I made some calls. 1363 01:10:43,890 --> 01:10:46,758 This town is incredibly helpful when it comes to surprises. 1364 01:10:46,810 --> 01:10:48,871 I don't know what to say. 1365 01:10:48,895 --> 01:10:50,511 You don't have to say anything. 1366 01:10:51,848 --> 01:10:53,434 - Shall we? - Yeah. 1367 01:11:16,765 --> 01:11:19,608 Oh, my god! Look at that! It's amazing! 1368 01:11:53,493 --> 01:11:55,493 Well, my mom is firmly ensconced 1369 01:11:55,528 --> 01:11:57,578 in front of "It's a wonderful life", 1370 01:11:57,613 --> 01:12:00,114 and I don't think wild horses or a sleigh pulled by them 1371 01:12:00,149 --> 01:12:02,116 could drag Lexi away from texting Andrew. 1372 01:12:02,151 --> 01:12:04,980 Well, it's their loss, 1373 01:12:05,004 --> 01:12:08,422 because I think that fire is the best fire 1374 01:12:08,458 --> 01:12:10,374 I've ever made in my entire life. 1375 01:12:10,426 --> 01:12:13,377 Lucky me! 1376 01:12:13,552 --> 01:12:14,684 That's good. 1377 01:12:14,724 --> 01:12:15,952 It's from a can. 1378 01:12:17,000 --> 01:12:19,662 It's just how I like it. 1379 01:12:20,387 --> 01:12:24,055 You know, the sleigh ride earlier really took me back. 1380 01:12:24,107 --> 01:12:27,025 It was from another lifetime. 1381 01:12:27,060 --> 01:12:30,194 Your dad seems like he was a great guy. 1382 01:12:30,990 --> 01:12:33,926 He was, and... 1383 01:12:35,695 --> 01:12:37,356 So are you. 1384 01:12:38,692 --> 01:12:39,815 No. 1385 01:12:40,824 --> 01:12:42,240 I'm a plagiarist. 1386 01:12:42,292 --> 01:12:45,627 I mean, that was his idea. I just stole it. 1387 01:12:45,662 --> 01:12:48,858 No, you made it happen. 1388 01:12:50,754 --> 01:12:53,001 I just thought it was time 1389 01:12:53,036 --> 01:12:55,336 somebody did something nice for you. 1390 01:12:57,307 --> 01:12:59,816 Well, thank you. 1391 01:13:03,846 --> 01:13:05,679 Dad's here! 1392 01:13:05,714 --> 01:13:07,181 What? 1393 01:13:07,216 --> 01:13:09,044 Your ex is here? 1394 01:13:09,068 --> 01:13:10,734 I have no idea why, 1395 01:13:10,770 --> 01:13:12,486 and I should maybe... 1396 01:13:12,522 --> 01:13:15,022 I'm gonna have to take care of this. 1397 01:13:15,057 --> 01:13:17,553 Yeah, sure. 1398 01:13:17,577 --> 01:13:19,110 Sorry. 1399 01:13:19,162 --> 01:13:20,694 Should I... 1400 01:13:20,729 --> 01:13:22,163 Maybe I'll just give you some time. 1401 01:13:22,198 --> 01:13:23,414 Okay, yeah. 1402 01:13:23,449 --> 01:13:25,249 I'll be... here. 1403 01:13:25,284 --> 01:13:26,867 Oh, my god, okay. 1404 01:13:30,840 --> 01:13:32,089 Hey, dad! 1405 01:13:32,125 --> 01:13:33,924 There's my girl. 1406 01:13:35,244 --> 01:13:36,927 Tom, what are you doing here? 1407 01:13:36,963 --> 01:13:38,379 It's Christmas. 1408 01:13:38,414 --> 01:13:39,880 I want to be with my family. 1409 01:13:39,915 --> 01:13:43,017 Well, you shouldn't have with all the gifts and... 1410 01:13:43,052 --> 01:13:45,603 Please, I want to spoil my girls. 1411 01:13:45,638 --> 01:13:47,938 Hey, I even got something for Helen. 1412 01:13:47,974 --> 01:13:49,857 Well, I didn't get you anything. 1413 01:13:49,892 --> 01:13:52,393 Just being here is enough. 1414 01:13:53,646 --> 01:13:56,981 Honey, your father and I need to speak for a moment, okay? 1415 01:13:57,033 --> 01:13:58,699 Tom, please? 1416 01:14:05,374 --> 01:14:07,769 Why are you here? 1417 01:14:07,793 --> 01:14:10,461 Because I love you. 1418 01:14:10,496 --> 01:14:12,163 Because I love my family. 1419 01:14:12,215 --> 01:14:13,464 You made your choice. 1420 01:14:13,499 --> 01:14:15,082 Look, I was stupid, okay? 1421 01:14:15,117 --> 01:14:17,718 I was so stupid, and I am... 1422 01:14:17,753 --> 01:14:19,136 I'm so sorry. 1423 01:14:19,172 --> 01:14:21,005 If I could take it all back, I would, 1424 01:14:21,057 --> 01:14:22,923 but I'm not giving up on 18 years, Grace, 1425 01:14:22,958 --> 01:14:24,425 not for one mistake. 1426 01:14:24,460 --> 01:14:26,677 Please, don't give up on me. 1427 01:14:26,729 --> 01:14:29,930 Look, I'm here now, 1428 01:14:29,965 --> 01:14:34,768 and that is what is important. 1429 01:14:55,708 --> 01:14:58,320 Tom! 1430 01:14:58,344 --> 01:14:59,716 Well, I'll be. 1431 01:14:59,880 --> 01:15:02,765 Who says the devil doesn't celebrate Christmas? 1432 01:15:02,800 --> 01:15:04,967 I miss that wit. 1433 01:15:05,002 --> 01:15:07,102 Christmas is about being with the family, 1434 01:15:07,138 --> 01:15:10,667 and I am very lucky to have such special ladies in my life. 1435 01:15:10,691 --> 01:15:12,836 Where's Jack? 1436 01:15:12,860 --> 01:15:14,393 He's upstairs. 1437 01:15:14,445 --> 01:15:16,478 Who's Jack? 1438 01:15:16,513 --> 01:15:18,614 Jack Manning. 1439 01:15:18,649 --> 01:15:20,616 He's our daughter's favourite author. 1440 01:15:20,651 --> 01:15:22,618 There was a mix-up at the leasing office, 1441 01:15:22,653 --> 01:15:24,653 and he ended up sharing the chalet with us. 1442 01:15:24,688 --> 01:15:26,800 Yeah, he's the one that wrote the "Star-Crossed" series. 1443 01:15:26,824 --> 01:15:30,242 Handsome as he is charming. I'll go get him. 1444 01:15:30,294 --> 01:15:32,044 Well... 1445 01:15:36,882 --> 01:15:40,551 You're leaving? 1446 01:15:40,703 --> 01:15:42,135 I can't stay. 1447 01:15:42,170 --> 01:15:44,833 Yes, you can. Tom knows you're here. 1448 01:15:44,857 --> 01:15:48,692 It's not just about this really awkward situation. 1449 01:15:48,977 --> 01:15:50,811 Then, what? 1450 01:15:51,591 --> 01:15:53,441 My dad left us, 1451 01:15:53,465 --> 01:15:56,176 and every Christmas, I only had one wish. 1452 01:15:56,868 --> 01:16:01,029 That he'd come back, say he was sorry, 1453 01:16:03,634 --> 01:16:05,679 and that he would love us again. 1454 01:16:09,113 --> 01:16:10,618 I never got my wish. 1455 01:16:11,219 --> 01:16:13,223 So, if that means that I have to leave 1456 01:16:13,619 --> 01:16:16,748 in order for a family to stay together, then that's what I'm gonna do. 1457 01:16:21,082 --> 01:16:25,372 Now I know where Bo Daniels gets his nobility from. 1458 01:16:27,156 --> 01:16:28,931 I'm nothing like him. 1459 01:16:29,039 --> 01:16:32,603 No, you are far better! 1460 01:16:39,294 --> 01:16:42,263 Would you make sure that Grace gets this? 1461 01:16:43,648 --> 01:16:44,928 You know, when the time is right. 1462 01:16:46,969 --> 01:16:51,215 I just wish things were less complicated. 1463 01:16:52,674 --> 01:16:53,775 Me too. 1464 01:17:06,909 --> 01:17:07,937 Merry Christmas. 1465 01:17:36,483 --> 01:17:38,810 - Where's Jack? - His agent called. 1466 01:17:39,623 --> 01:17:41,706 He said he had to go back to the city. 1467 01:17:41,741 --> 01:17:43,207 Really? On Christmas? 1468 01:17:43,242 --> 01:17:44,737 What a shame. 1469 01:17:44,761 --> 01:17:47,056 I was really looking forward to meeting this charming writer. 1470 01:17:47,080 --> 01:17:49,547 I'm sure he's got some fancy parties to attend. 1471 01:17:49,582 --> 01:17:51,883 You know, they lead these adventurous lives, 1472 01:17:51,918 --> 01:17:54,385 like Hemingway, Kerouac, Hunter S. Thompson. 1473 01:17:54,420 --> 01:17:58,061 Yeah, Jack's nothing like them, though, dad. 1474 01:17:58,775 --> 01:18:00,608 He asked me to give this to you. 1475 01:18:04,909 --> 01:18:06,476 I just need a minute. 1476 01:18:13,314 --> 01:18:14,326 Jack! 1477 01:18:50,911 --> 01:18:52,611 So, what you and your mom been up to? 1478 01:18:52,811 --> 01:18:55,931 - We went on a sleigh ride! - A sleigh ride, really? 1479 01:18:56,131 --> 01:18:57,385 Yeah, Jack took us. 1480 01:18:57,658 --> 01:18:59,764 Yeah, your mother always loved horses. 1481 01:18:59,964 --> 01:19:04,037 Yeah, weren't you, gonna get her one? 1482 01:19:04,089 --> 01:19:06,317 Lexi, we live in the middle of Manhattan. 1483 01:19:06,341 --> 01:19:08,875 What are we gonna do with a horse? 1484 01:19:09,745 --> 01:19:14,485 Let me just clarify something, Jack who just left, he is just... 1485 01:19:15,017 --> 01:19:16,631 just a friend, right? 1486 01:19:17,169 --> 01:19:19,280 What does it matter to you? 1487 01:19:19,787 --> 01:19:23,604 Well, Helen, it matters because it's Christmas, 1488 01:19:23,743 --> 01:19:26,943 and it's not exactly a great time to parade a new boyfriend 1489 01:19:26,979 --> 01:19:28,039 in front of our daughter. 1490 01:19:28,063 --> 01:19:30,647 What would be a better time, Tom? 1491 01:19:30,683 --> 01:19:32,902 Maybe at Lexi's next dental appointment. 1492 01:19:35,721 --> 01:19:37,972 With, what was her name, Chelsea? 1493 01:19:38,024 --> 01:19:39,241 Mama, don't. 1494 01:19:39,925 --> 01:19:41,559 What does that mean, dad? 1495 01:19:47,283 --> 01:19:49,283 Did you cheat on mom? 1496 01:19:49,318 --> 01:19:50,684 Lexi... 1497 01:19:50,720 --> 01:19:53,387 Did you cheat on mom?! 1498 01:19:53,423 --> 01:19:54,531 Dad! 1499 01:19:55,555 --> 01:19:56,564 Yeah. 1500 01:19:58,555 --> 01:20:00,563 I made a huge mistake, 1501 01:20:00,763 --> 01:20:02,630 which I deeply regret. 1502 01:20:04,234 --> 01:20:06,985 This whole time, I... 1503 01:20:07,020 --> 01:20:09,320 I blamed you. 1504 01:20:09,355 --> 01:20:11,489 I'm so sorry. 1505 01:20:11,524 --> 01:20:12,852 I... I'm so sorry! 1506 01:20:12,876 --> 01:20:15,043 Sweetie, sweetie, it's okay. 1507 01:20:15,078 --> 01:20:17,462 Your father and I love you very much. 1508 01:20:17,497 --> 01:20:19,464 Yeah, that'll never change. 1509 01:20:19,499 --> 01:20:23,217 Lexi, look at me. Look at me. 1510 01:20:23,253 --> 01:20:25,720 Hey, we're just the background. 1511 01:20:25,755 --> 01:20:28,172 You're the beauty. 1512 01:20:35,148 --> 01:20:36,042 Yeah. 1513 01:20:36,066 --> 01:20:39,484 When you're... when you're ready to talk, 1514 01:20:39,519 --> 01:20:44,022 you know where to find me. 1515 01:20:44,057 --> 01:20:46,524 I'm sorry. 1516 01:20:49,412 --> 01:20:50,995 Oh, sweetheart. 1517 01:20:56,735 --> 01:20:59,202 Charlotte? 1518 01:21:01,457 --> 01:21:02,839 Charlotte! 1519 01:21:02,875 --> 01:21:05,208 Up here! 1520 01:21:06,979 --> 01:21:09,262 Do you know of any other places around here to rent? 1521 01:21:10,954 --> 01:21:13,711 It's the holiday season. Everyone's booked solid. 1522 01:21:13,735 --> 01:21:15,342 Why, what happened? 1523 01:21:15,904 --> 01:21:18,057 Grace's ex-husband. 1524 01:21:19,334 --> 01:21:22,192 Even a room, I just need it for a couple nights. 1525 01:21:22,828 --> 01:21:24,692 We have the room above the store. 1526 01:21:24,892 --> 01:21:27,058 Yours, no charge, what do you say? 1527 01:21:28,297 --> 01:21:30,961 I'll take it, thank you. 1528 01:21:31,203 --> 01:21:32,873 Can't leave, huh? 1529 01:21:33,073 --> 01:21:34,740 This place has a way. 1530 01:21:34,940 --> 01:21:36,665 I can leave, just... 1531 01:21:38,109 --> 01:21:39,871 Not at Christmas. 1532 01:21:43,498 --> 01:21:47,500 Grace, please don't take my leaving as an escape, 1533 01:21:47,536 --> 01:21:50,854 but more of a concession. 1534 01:21:50,889 --> 01:21:54,357 I never equated love with Christmas, 1535 01:21:54,393 --> 01:21:57,713 but you and your family have proven otherwise. 1536 01:21:57,737 --> 01:22:01,661 In return, I want to give you the respect that you deserve. 1537 01:22:02,306 --> 01:22:05,208 Maybe we were always destined to be Star-Crossed. 1538 01:22:05,871 --> 01:22:08,210 Yours, Jack. 1539 01:22:16,999 --> 01:22:18,017 Jack! 1540 01:22:19,301 --> 01:22:20,756 Powerful stuff. 1541 01:22:21,083 --> 01:22:23,879 You know, I thought I had seen your best heart stuff, too. 1542 01:22:24,139 --> 01:22:25,835 If only it were mine. 1543 01:22:26,619 --> 01:22:28,512 You think it'll give you any leverage? 1544 01:22:28,712 --> 01:22:29,762 And then some! 1545 01:22:29,812 --> 01:22:32,095 But I do have just one suggestion. 1546 01:22:33,406 --> 01:22:34,259 What? 1547 01:22:34,283 --> 01:22:35,313 Just hear me out. 1548 01:22:35,568 --> 01:22:38,752 We've been on this roller-coaster, this emotional roller-coaster 1549 01:22:38,788 --> 01:22:40,704 for this whole time with the father and son. 1550 01:22:40,739 --> 01:22:43,498 Don't you just think they should reconcile in the end? 1551 01:22:43,598 --> 01:22:46,443 I mean, the son's been looking for the father this whole time! 1552 01:22:46,643 --> 01:22:48,038 Don't you want him to find him? 1553 01:22:49,774 --> 01:22:51,165 Life doesn't always work out. 1554 01:22:51,200 --> 01:22:53,412 Okay, but something to restore the family, 1555 01:22:53,436 --> 01:22:55,284 metaphorically at least. 1556 01:22:55,449 --> 01:22:58,128 I mean, otherwise, Jack, it's a bit of a downer. 1557 01:22:58,328 --> 01:23:00,524 Okay, look, I'm feeling like 1558 01:23:00,560 --> 01:23:03,244 we need a little epilogue, 1559 01:23:03,279 --> 01:23:06,030 a little saving grace for the reader to walk away with. 1560 01:23:06,065 --> 01:23:09,261 It's in there, trust me. 1561 01:23:10,719 --> 01:23:13,217 Okay, not convincing you. 1562 01:23:13,417 --> 01:23:15,524 Let's run it up the flagpole with the publishers. 1563 01:23:15,941 --> 01:23:17,825 Merry Christmas, Steve. 1564 01:23:18,348 --> 01:23:20,167 Merry Christmas, Jack. 1565 01:23:27,753 --> 01:23:29,655 Saving grace... 1566 01:23:59,466 --> 01:24:00,513 You okay? 1567 01:24:01,368 --> 01:24:03,213 Yes, of course! 1568 01:24:03,237 --> 01:24:06,235 Honey, I'm with you, and it's Christmas! 1569 01:24:07,212 --> 01:24:08,887 I'm talking about Jack. 1570 01:24:10,287 --> 01:24:12,245 Oh, honey, you know, sometimes 1571 01:24:12,873 --> 01:24:15,142 happy endings only happen in books. 1572 01:24:16,467 --> 01:24:19,463 Besides, crushes make us stronger, right? 1573 01:24:19,487 --> 01:24:22,522 All is not lost. 1574 01:24:22,574 --> 01:24:24,390 What is it? 1575 01:24:24,425 --> 01:24:26,259 Andrew said the store is closed. 1576 01:24:26,294 --> 01:24:28,361 Why are they burning candles? 1577 01:24:28,396 --> 01:24:29,890 They always keep a candle in the window 1578 01:24:29,914 --> 01:24:31,230 to honour the original owner. 1579 01:24:31,266 --> 01:24:34,166 Yeah, but there are two! 1580 01:24:34,202 --> 01:24:35,618 Just like... 1581 01:24:35,653 --> 01:24:37,370 Like Jack! 1582 01:24:40,625 --> 01:24:42,959 Jack! 1583 01:24:44,328 --> 01:24:46,212 Jack! 1584 01:24:49,217 --> 01:24:52,101 Jack! 1585 01:25:07,702 --> 01:25:10,736 Jack! 1586 01:25:13,825 --> 01:25:15,057 What are you doing here? 1587 01:25:16,465 --> 01:25:19,785 Well, we went for a hot chocolate, and... 1588 01:25:21,596 --> 01:25:23,535 I saw the candles. 1589 01:25:25,371 --> 01:25:26,807 It's like your book. 1590 01:25:27,472 --> 01:25:30,518 - What about Tom? - Tom went back to the city. 1591 01:25:32,577 --> 01:25:35,712 Jack, I'm not much of a writer, 1592 01:25:35,747 --> 01:25:39,299 but I know how I want this story to end. 1593 01:25:39,351 --> 01:25:41,768 And how's that? 1594 01:25:41,803 --> 01:25:44,247 The girl tells the boy that she loves him. 1595 01:25:46,593 --> 01:25:47,643 And... 1596 01:25:48,655 --> 01:25:51,601 They fall into a kiss that's only for a moment, 1597 01:25:53,901 --> 01:25:55,997 but that lasts for a lifetime. 1598 01:25:57,591 --> 01:25:59,171 You're one hell of a writer. 1599 01:26:00,335 --> 01:26:03,960 Well, I think I'm learning from the best. 1600 01:26:05,591 --> 01:26:06,991 So, what do you say? 1601 01:26:08,194 --> 01:26:10,287 Will you come back to the chalet with me? 1602 01:26:10,345 --> 01:26:12,149 I never left. 1603 01:26:31,494 --> 01:26:33,799 Sockies! 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