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So what do you think, girls?

Best Candy Cane Lane ever!

It's just amazing.

Where's Louise McGraw's house?

I can't wait to see Santa!

Ah!

Come on, Dad! Come on!

They're not gonna run out of the candy canes, Sweetheart!

I wanna -see Santa! -Oh, my goodness!

Ah, Laurie!

Did you see the giant gingerbread house?

I know!

Hey, girls, ready to find Santa?

Phoebe, Laurie!

Mrs. McGraw! Merry Christmas!

Oh! Merry Christmas.

Have you been to see Santa yet?

Not yet.

We're going right now!

Oh!

There he is!

Oh! Wait. Don't forget your candy canes.

One for you and one for you.

Thanks so much.

Merry Christmas, Mrs. McGraw!

Merry Christmas. Bye!

Oh, my gosh! They're adorable! Hello!

Oh, Merry Christmas!

Hello, hello, hello! How are ya?

Hi, Santa.

Well, hello, Phoebe. How wonderful to see you.

Merry Christmas.

Have you been a good girl this year?

I think so.

I'd say you can definitely put Phoebe

on your nice list.

Ho, ho, ho, ho!

Well, that's excellent news.

Now you be sure and look under the tree tomorrow mornin'.

Thank you, Santa.

Ho, ho, ho, ho.

Ready?

I want to go to Candy Cane Lane every year, forever,

no matter what.

No matter what.

Yes.

Say "mistletoe"!

Mistletoe!

Can't thank you enough, Phoebe.

Thanks, Mrs. Nelson.

You're done already?

You must have worked nonstop on that.

What can I say? I love what I do.

Well, it's beautiful.

It's one of your best ones yet.

Thanks.

Ooh! Incoming.

He's here?

Yeah, pulling up now.

Great!

Joe!

Please tell me you got them.

I looked everywhere.

OK. Well, thanks for trying.

Which is how I found the best crop we have ever sold!

How?

I don't know. Christmas magic?

Joe, you may have outdone Santa this year.

Let's get these babies out front.

People have been asking for them all morning.

Thank you.

Joe! Ah!

Nailed it!

Welcome to Seeing Green Flower Shop!

Louise!

Hello, darlin'.

Oh, what a great surprise!

Well, I was out doing a little Christmas shopping

and I thought I'd pop by and say hello.

I'm so glad you did.

Hi, Mrs. McGraw.

Hi, Laurie!

Every time I set foot in here, I think about the two of you

dreaming about opening a business together.

And look at how you've made it a success.

Well, if I remember correctly, it was supposed to be

a training school for ballerina astronauts.

Oh, right.

Oh, our five-year-old selves would be so disappointed.

Well, can we help you with your decorations this year?

Actually, I was hoping you'd be willing to take a walk with me.

It's a beautiful morning.

That's a great idea.

And I can tell you about all my ideas for Candy Cane Lane

because I have a million.

You always do.

Are you sure you're OK to hold down the fort?

Sure thing.

OK. Let me go grab my coat.

OK.

See you.

Oh, I wanted to tell you.

I found a farm just about an hour outside of town

and guess what?

They have...wait for it... real reindeer!

Wow!

And, they're super gentle

so the kids can actually pet them.

Wouldn't that be amazing?

It certainly would.

Perfect! I will get them booked today.

What is it?

Well, do you remember what you used to wish for

every Christmas?

A pony!

And the other thing..

Uh...

To go to Candy Cane Lane forever.

Yeah.

What's wrong?

Well, you know, I'm not getting any younger

and I don't have anyone to fill up that big house of mine.

Well, they say it's a sellers' market,

so this is really just the right time.

You're... you're selling your house?

I already sold it, sweetheart.

So you're moving, like to an apartment or something?

Well, you remember my son Ryan lives in California?

Yeah.

He's got a lovely little mother-in-law suite for me.

So you're moving to California?

Uh-huh.

When?

Next week.

Why didn't you tell me?

Well, I didn't think I'd be able to sell so quickly.

And I thought I'd have more time.

And part of the deal we made was that

the new owner wanted to be in the house for Christmas.

Wow!

I'm so sorry, Phoebe.

It's the right thing for me.

I'm so excited about being near Ryan again.

Yeah, no. I'm, I'm really happy for you.

I just...

I'm just gonna miss you.

I'm gonna miss you, too.

Wait! But what about Candy Cane Lane?

Well, that's the other thing I wanted to talk to you about.

There isn't gonna be a Candy Cane Lane this year.

Wha...

Just be-just because you're not gonna be here?

I mean, what about the Faisons or, or the Garners?

Well, the Faisons will be away.

And the Garners, they have a new baby so they don't have time.

OK. So then I can organize it.

I, I can start today!

It's not just about the time.

The Browns have moved away.

Both of the Hunts' children are in college

and they just wanna keep it quiet this year.

And the Masters will be gone away.

There just aren't enough houses on the street to participate

to make it what it was,

so we all decided it would be better to just let it go.

You-you can't.

Isn't it better to remember how wonderful it was

than to try and continue a tradition when you know

it won't be anything like it used to be?

All right.

I guess that makes sense.

I just, I don't know what I'm gonna do

if I'm not helping out with Candy Cane Lane.

Ah, Phoebe, anyone with as much Christmas spirit as you

is gonna find a way to make this Christmas magical.

I have no doubt about that.

I have to get back.

Ryan's helping me pack.

OK. Well...

Mmm.

Call me when you get to California, OK?

I will.

And I expect to hear about what a

wonderful Christmas you're having.

OK.

Morning.

Morning.

How's your day going?

Not bad. Yours?

Not too bad.

Can I get you your usual?

Sure. Thank you.

So listen.

Can I ask you for a favor?

Yeah. What do you need?

It's a new recipe.

Will you try one for me

and then tell me if it's any good?

Everything you make here is good.

Oh, please.

OK.

This one.

So?

It's delicious. -Really?

Yeah. What is that, nutmeg?

Oh, and cloves.

Tastes like Christmas.

Here ya go.

Oh, how much do I owe you?

It's on the house.

You are my official taste tester.

Oh, I, I can't accept that.

Please, let me do something nice for my best customer.

Thank you.

See you tomorrow.

Yeah. Um, tell the puppies that I say hi.

I will.

Good morning, Sylvia.

Peppermint tea, one sugar.

Oh, doc, you're spoiling us.

That's the idea, right?

Hey, did Mrs. Stevens call?

Yeah. She left a

six kittens, and Whiskers is doing great.

Fantastic. I'll give them a call this morning.

Uh, do you know where Adam is?

His coffee's gonna get cold.

You don't have to keep buying us coffee every morning.

Well, I don't mind.

Yeah, I'm sure that pretty barista doesn't mind either.

Coffee again? Thanks.

It's not even Christmas yet.

You don't have to be spending all this money on us.

I actually got these for free for being a loyal customer.

Uh huh. Is that why coffee lady keeps giving you discounts.

Of course.

It's because she's interested in your loyal patronage.

Well, that's all I'm interested in.

Why? She seems so sweet!

Well, first of all, she's too young,

and I don't think I'm interested

in dating right now.

And if you meet someone who changes your mind?

We will cross that bridge when we come to it.

You know, the restaurant's having a Christmas party.

What restaurant?

The one I invested in.

So business is good?

Great, actually. The place is thriving.

I'm happy to hear that, Adam.

So you'll come?

Sure. Why not?

Great, because there's someone I'd love to introduce you to.

Adam.

She's one of the other investors and she's great.

Just give her a chance, Eric.

I don't think I'm ready.

When do you think you'll be ready?

I don't know.

It's been a year since you and Leslie split.

Don't you think it's time?

Yeah. How you gonna know if you're ready?

You work all the time. You never go out.

Give a girl a chance.

One night. If you're not into her,

you can pretend like it never happened.

Fine.

One night, one.

Trust me. You're gonna love her.

Now, can we do some work today?

Geez.

Yes!

All the holly is half off and the wreaths are made in-house

by my business partner, so you know that they're one-of-a-kind.

Oh! There she is now.

Your wreaths are selling out.

You're gonna have to make more. Chop chop!

OK. I'll get right to it.

What's wrong? You look upset.

Just my conversation with Louise.

Is she all right?

She's fine. She's just moving

to California to be with her son.

She is? When?

Next week.

Before Christmas?

She had to in order to sell.

I mean, she's really happy about it.

That's awful.

I mean, I'm glad that she's happy

but she's always been around.

It's gonna be so weird not having her here.

Yeah.

And that's what's bothering you?

That and that there's not gonna be a Candy Cane Lane this year.

What?

Yeah.

Just because Louise is moving they're just not gonna do it?

Well, apparently they all have their reasons and they just,

they don't wanna do it anymore.

Come on. I wanna show you something. Come on.

What is it?

Well, I wanted to wait for you to get here to unveil it.

OK, so go right ahead.

I know the poinsettias are usually the centerpiece,

but I thought we could try something different this year.

You don't like it.

No, it's just...

What happens when we sell them?

Well, we'll fill in the gaps with, you know, some new ones,

and we have more in the back.

It's just that, you know, Joe normally brings us

a Christmas tree for the front window.

I just thought we could try something different.

OK. Well, just, you know, talk to me about it first.

No, because if I talk to you about it,

you'll just talk me out of it.

You never want anything to change.

That's not true.

Sweetie, I love you, but you are so stuck in your ways.

No, I am not.

OK.

You have the same coffee order every morning;

you have a bagel for lunch every day,

and you would rather watch the same shows over and over again

rather than try something new.

OK. So I like what I like.

What's wrong with that?

Well, the problem is that there might be a million things

out there that you might like,

but you'll never know because you never give yourself

the chance to try, And Christmastime is the worst.

OK. I decorate the same way every year

because I know how it looks the most festive!

No, it's not just about the decorations.

What about Candy Cane Lane?

What about it?

You know, I loved it, too.

And we'll always have those great memories.

But you never bothered trying anything else.

You were so happy with those traditions

that you never looked for anything new.

So what do you want me to do?

Try something new.

Like a tree of poinsettias?

To start with.

When something ends, it makes room for something new to begin.

OK. I will give it a shot.

I will try to come up with new Christmas traditions.

That's the spirit!

Flowers?

Yeah.

We're closed.

Two minutes, please.

It's an emergency...

A flower emergency?

A Christmas emergency.

Thank you.

Let me guess.

The whole world has lost its Christmas spirit

and you're the only one who could get it back?

Yes, but not the whole world.

I mean, just like a really small but important part, to me.

She sounds pretty special.

She is.

OK. Two minutes.

Thank you.

Wow. Yeah, this place is amazing.

Thanks!

I never stop in; I've always meant to. But I'm always busy.

I do love the way you decorate it here.

It's always so cheerful and full of life.

Any time of year but, at Christmastime? Wow.

I like Christmas.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

That's what they say.

So, um, your Christmas emergency...

Right. Uh, I was hoping to get her something bright,

something colorful, you know, um, maybe these red ones here.

The poinsettias?

Yeah, I knew they were called something like that.

Um...

Well, take your pick.

I don't wanna mess with the arrangement, though.

Oh, we have more in the back.

You sure?

Yeah.

OK.

Two minutes, right?

This one.

Excellent choice.

Thanks.

All right. I'll just check you out.

Who's that?

Uh, nobody.

He's cute. What's his name?

I don't know.

You didn't ask?

He was buying a present for his girlfriend.

Mm, that's a shame.

Wanna go grab dinner?

Sure.

Oh, it's my Eric.

Hi, Aunt Maggie.

What are you doing here?

Uh, I couldn't resist bringing you these.

Well, I didn't expect to see you on Saturday night.

These are lovely! But, uh, shouldn't you be out

having some fun on an evening like this?

Who says this is not fun?

Look at that. That's one great nephew you've got there, Maggie.

Oh, he sure is.

What is wrong with these young women today?

I mean, why hasn't somebody snatched you up?

I, I don't know, Rhoda.

Maybe it's because he's spends all his evenings

with us old gals.

Look, how are you gonna meet someone

when you spend three nights a week having dinner with me?

Not you, too! I just had this conversation at work.

Oh, all you do is work and have dinner with me.

I mean, you know, I love seeing you. I do.

But, uh, I would really like to see you

start a family of your own one day.

Well, actually, I'm going out next weekend.

Are you?

On a date?

Yes.

Um, the restaurant that Adam invested in,

it's their Christmas party and he invited me.

Who are you taking?

Uh, Adam thought I'd hit it off with one of the other investors.

Ah, sounds fun.

It could be.

Hm! Well, then I do not feel guilty

inviting you to stay for dinner.

Well, I would love to.

Good!

Have you started decorating your own house yet?

Ah, you know I don't do the Christmas decoration thing.

Well, you are going to be here for Christmas this year so, uh,

maybe you should start.

I hadn't thought about that.

Maybe I should.

So! What's for dinner?

Roast beef.

Mm.

Dad! Hi!

Hi, sweetheart.

Oh, what a wonderful surprise!

I was in the area so I thought I'd bring you some cocoa.

Hope that's OK.

Of course!

Ah.

Wow!

The place looks great.

Thanks.

Uh, we decided to change it up a bit.

And business has been good?

Yeah, you know.

I assumed.

I mean, you've been so busy.

I'm sorry.

It's just been the Christmas rush but it,

it should be over soon.

No, no, no, no.

I'm just glad everything is going so well.

Yeah.

Hmm. Is everything going well?

I talked to Mrs. McGraw yesterday and apparently...

she's moving.

I heard.

You did?

She came by, told your mother and I,

made us promise not to tell you.

She wanted to do it herself so she could explain.

Oh.

I hope you're not too disappointed.

No. I mean, I'm really happy for her.

I know that she's really excited to be moving closer to her son.

I just...

Well, it sounds like there's not gonna be

a Candy Cane Lane anymore.

OK. Well, you've been the brains

behind Candy Cane Lane for years.

If you wanted to take it over,

I'm sure the neighbors would continue the tradition.

Well, apparently, most of them are gonna be out of town.

And Louise says that most of them are ready to move on.

Well, Christmas is about more than Candy Cane Lane.

I know you've always poured your heart and your soul into it,

but now you can put all that energy somewhere else.

Laurie says that I should start some new Christmas traditions.

That's a great idea.

You could organize a toy drive or volunteer for charity.

That's a good idea.

Uh, why don't you help your mother

with the cookie baking this year? She, she's

been saying how behind she was.

OK. I could give it a shot.

There you go. Not so bad, huh?

And don't worry.

We'll have a merry Christmas, no matter what.

Mmm. Thanks, Dad.

OK, dear.

OK.

OK. We got it.

Yeah.

Come on, buddy.

Oh, come on.

OK.

All right.

Ah.

OK.

Chocolate chip cookies.

Chocolate chips.

We've got the brown sugar, the white sugar,

salt, vanilla.

Where's the vanilla?

No vanilla.

All right.

Ah!

Hm.

Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't see you there.

No, please. It's all yours.

No, you were there first.

Hey, don't you work at that flower shop?

The Christmas emergency.

Yeah. I had another one.

So how did the poinsettia work out for you?

Great. It's, it's all she can talk about.

I'm glad she liked it.

Yeah.

Well, I have, I have you to thank for that so...

Well, any time.

Christmas is kinda my thing.

Actually, I'm trying to make Christmas more my thing

this year, too.

Every year, I travel for the holidays

and I never really put up a tree or decorate or anything.

Ah, hence the lights?

Yeah. I, I had some but I think they're broken now.

I guess my decorations have been in the box so long,

I'm actually surprised Santa hasn't taken them back.

Anyway, it's, it's hard to break old habits, I guess.

Yes, it is.

Actually, I'm not doing what I normally do

for Christmas this year either.

Oh. I'm sorry.

Mm. I am too.

But you know what? Maybe it's a good thing.

Uh, try out new stuff and maybe I'll actually find something

that I like even more.

Um, well, since there's a shortage of hot cocoa,

maybe you and I could go somewhere else and grab some.

My treat.

I probably should get back to my baking but, uh,

maybe some other time?

Sure. Of course. Absolutely.

Uh, another time.

OK.

Um, sorry. Here.

OK.

Uh...

Oh.

That's my name and right there is my phone number.

OK. Name and phone number. Got it.

It was nice to meet you.

Phoebe.

Phoebe. Yeah.

It was nice to meet you too, Eric.

Um, bye.

Bye.

I actually forgot the shortbread stickers? Uh ...

OK.

So he gave you his number?

He wrote it on a little cup.

Are you gonna call him?

Of course not!

I sold him a plant for his girlfriend.

I can't go out to cocoa with him.

Well, then better to just move on.

You found one cute guy and you'll find another one.

This year is not supposed to be about finding a new guy.

It's supposed to be about finding new

Christmas traditions.

And don't you think spending it with someone

counts as a Christmas tradition?

Hi! Welcome to Seeing Green!

What can I help you with?

Hi, little puppy. Shh.

How'd it go?

Ah, he's gonna be fine.

It was just an allergic reaction.

Ah, thank goodness.

I wanna let him rest awhile,

give the medication time to work.

You know, most vets would have told Webster

to go to the emergency clinic,

but you come racing down here at the crack of dawn.

He's my patient.

Right?

Hey.

Morning.

You're here early.

Ah, it was just a minor emergency but everyone's OK.

Right?

Glad to hear it.

Yeah.

The barista lady asked about you.

No, she didn't.

OK. Maybe she didn't, but I could tell that she wanted to.

Right.

Would it be so terrible to have someone interested?

Actually, I gave my number to a woman.

You're kidding. Who?

Uh, the lady I bought the poinsettia from for my aunt.

I saw her again at the grocery store.

Fantastic!

When are you gonna see her?

I'm not sure.

Waiting to see if she calls.

Awesome.

What did you talk about?

Uh, the plant, Christmas stuff.

I don't know.

I actually think we hit it off.

But you didn't get her number?

You really are out of practice.

Thank you, Adam.

So, are you excited to meet Haley?

Uh, who?

The other restaurant investor?

Oh, yeah, sure, I guess.

I don't wanna pressure you, but it's been a year already.

I don't wanna see you hung up on Leslie

for the rest of your life.

I'm not hung up on her. I, I promise you.

It's just... you know.

Which is why you should try to have a little fun.

Haley doesn't have to be your soulmate,

but maybe have a couple of nice dinners with her.

So, when the right woman does come along,

you're ready for her.

Did you hear that?

He's such a romantic.

That's what I'm here for, buddy.

Actually, I thought we were both here to do some work.

What have you got to lose, hm?

This Christmas can't possibly be worse than last year, right?

I guess not.

At least be open to the possibility.

That's all I ask.

I'm sorry, what?

Yeah, I think he's nosy, too.

Hm?

I'm gonna be taking a long lunch today.

What are you up to?

Well, I am going around to all of the businesses around town

and seeing if I could drop off these boxes so they can collect

toy donations for the toy drive for the local foster kids.

That's a really good idea, Phebes.

Thanks.

See, we'll just put this box back here so that

it'll collect toys for all of our customers.

And then we can drop off the toys

for the kids on Christmas Eve.

That's awesome. Good for you.

Between this and the cookies, it seems like

you're really finding plenty to keep you busy.

I'd love to find more, but it seems like

everyone already has their volunteers for Christmas.

I have something you can help with.

Really? -Yeah.

I help decorate the senior center every year

and we could always use another set of hands.

I had no idea that you volunteered

at the senior center.

Yeah. Uh, every Christmas, this nursery I deliver for,

they donate flowers and plants, and I take all the stuff

over to the senior center and help set things up.

That's really cool, Joe.

Yeah. It's a lot of fun.

Plus, you get all the gingerbread cookies

you could possibly eat.

Sounds perfect.

Great! So I'll send you the details?

Yeah! Thanks, Joe.

OK. I'll see you then.

All right.

-Bye. -Bye.

Hm!

[car door close s]

Ah, ah, yeah.

Oh, the teeth look good.

Mm-hm. For sure. Yeah.

And they're working well.

Oh, hi there.

Oh, hi.

Can I help you?

Um, yeah. Oh, can I say hi?

Yeah.

Hi.

Sorry.

I'm volunteering for an organization called

Jingle All The Way

and we're making sure that the local foster kids

get presents for Christmas.

So I was wondering, is there any chance that I could

leave this box for your customers to donate toys?

I don't see why not. Sounds like a great cause.

Thank you.

Hey, Syl.

Hi.

Hi.

What are you doing here?

Um, I was just wanting to see if I could leave a box

for donations for toys for foster kids.

That's a really good idea.

Thank you.

Uh, sorry. This, this is Phoebe.

Hi.

Nice to meet you, Phoebe.

Nice to meet you.

Can I take this for you?

Thank you.

I think actually I owe you a hot cocoa.

Uh, technically, I got the last sample, so I think I owe you.

Well, um, I'm just getting ready for lunch

and there's a great coffee shop across the street.

Oh, uh, I have some more deliveries to make so...

They're really great over there

and I'm sure you could collect a few donations.

Hm?

OK. Uh, let's do it.

[indistinct conversations[

So you're a vet?

I am, yeah.

How is that?

I love it, actually.

I mean, people come to me and they're upset.

They're worried about their furry little friends

and I get to make it all better so...

That's amazing.

Do you have any pets?

I have a cactus.

Well, if it ever comes down with kennel cough,

you can let me know. -Ha, I will!

So, uh, how's it going getting into the Christmas spirit?

Any more Christmas emergencies?

None so far, thankfully.

Um, how 'bout you?

Have you found any new traditions that you love?

So far, so good.

I think it's great what you're doing for those kids.

I mean, it must be so hard for them not having their families

this time of year.

I can't even imagine.

Speaking of which, I have more deliveries to do

and I have to get back to the shop.

But I will be by a few days before Christmas

to pick up the toys.

Well, I will, uh... I'll see you then?

-OK. -OK.

Thank you.

Yeah. -OK.

Hey, Joe!

Hey! Right on time!

Ready and raring to go. How can I help?

Uh, here. Uh, take these inside and I'll be right behind you.

OK. All right.

Oh! You're not gonna hang that up yourself, are you?

Of course I am!

Please, let me do that for you.

That's very sweet.

OK.

Hi. All right.

OK.

All right.

How's that?

It's a bit crooked!

Huh.

OK.

Better?

Hm. Maybe just a bit to the right.

Uh, all right.

How's that?

Hmm. Uh, just a, a teensy smidgen to your left.

OK. Uh... OK.

I don't know.

Good?

It's not quite...

No good.

Ah! I know what the problem is! It's the wrong tree.

It should be on the one behind.

Really?

Maggie Webster! You are just terrible!

She's kidding!

She's playing with you! The star is perfectly fine where it is.

Oh!

So sorry. I just couldn't resist.

You really had me going there for a second.

You should have seen the look on your face!

Ha ha!

OK. I am Maggie and this is my friend, Rhoda.

Hi.

Hi. I'm Phoebe. Nice to meet you both.

We really appreciate you helping us out like this.

Well, I'm here to help. And you guys really go all out here.

Come on, Phoebe.

The least I could do for you now is get you

one of my homemade gingerbread cookies. Ah!

So... how do you know Joe?

He delivers flowers to my shop.

Oh, what shop?

Seeing Green.

I know that shop. We love your flower displays.

Ah, thank you.

The displays are one of my favorite things to do,

especially during Christmas.

We also sell custom wreaths and holly and poinsettias.

Well, what are the odds?

Excuse me?

Well, some of us are getting together

and trying to make our own wreaths.

Ah! That's so much fun.

Ah, only if you're not all thumbs.

Oh, well, I would be happy to swing by

and give you some pointers.

You'd do that?

I'd love to.

Well, that, that's wonderful. Thank you.

I'm gonna go tell the others.

Are you sure you're not too busy?

No, trust me. I am looking forward to it

as much as you are.

Good, you made it.

Who?

My nephew.

Phoebe! Hi.

Hi! This is...

serendipitous.

How are you?

Good, and you?

I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm good. Hi, Aunt Maggie.

Hi, sweetheart. Come, take a seat.

Wait. Uh, this is your aunt?

You two know each other?

Yeah. Uh, I mean...

Kinda.

Phoebe owns the flower shop that I got your poinsettia from

and we can't seem to stop running into each other.

Ah! Poinsettia was for you.

Yes. Isn't he a sweetheart?

Uh, yes, he is.

So is there a gingerbread cookie somewhere with my name on it?

Oh, I, uh, I'm afraid you're too late.

Phoebe just had the last one.

Do you have any idea how much I look forward

to my aunt's gingerbread cookies every year?

I am so sorry and I, I will, I will make it up to you.

I promise.

I am gonna hold you to that.

OK.

That was so much fun.

They're a lively bunch around the holidays.

Especially your aunt. She is quite the character.

Always has been.

You two seem really close.

I lost my parents in a car accident

when I was six years old.

I am so sorry.

No. My, my aunt took me in.

She raised me like I was her own, did everything for me.

She got me through it.

Even helped put me through veterinary school.

I don't know what I would have done without her.

She is a wonderful woman.

Yeah. Yeah, she is.

Maybe you wanna grab hot cocoa again some time or something?

I mean, if you want.

Honestly, I didn't think you were interested.

I thought you were buying those flowers for your girlfriend,

not your aunt.

Oh! I didn't even consider that.

Oh, and I saw this in the kitchen and I swiped it for you.

Once again, you have saved Christmas.

Uh, not quite. But here. Now, we are even.

Good night, Eric.

Good night, Phoebe.

Oh!

Oh.

I'll get that for you.

Thank you.

Poinsettias are very sensitive to overwatering.

But if you read the label and you follow the instructions,

you'll be fine.

Great. Thank you.

You're welcome.

So? Any word from cocoa guy?

His name is Eric and it's only been a couple of days.

I've been out of circulation for a while.

What's the statute of limitations

on first phone calls?

I don't know. I mean, he's a veterinarian

so he's probably busy doing animal stuff.

Or, he's waiting because he doesn't wanna seem over eager.

Or, maybe he just won't call.

Sounds like you need a distraction.

Do you have dinner plans?

Uh, does ordering takeout

and staying home watching Christmas movies count?

Uh, definitely not. Come over. Have dinner with us.

Is Pete cooking?

Yes. He's making his meatloaf.

Hm. Then I'll definitely come over.

Good.

Hey. That's good. Let me check this one.

Nice boy.

Let me feel.

This is good.

Good boy.

Let's see those teeth.

Time to call it a day, Doc.

Those are beautiful. Look at those.

Those are beautiful.

Right there. Good boy, Jack!

Oh, my goodness. Oh, hello.

I'm all done with him. Just if you can get me the paperwork.

And then you can, uh, you can take off.

I've got a few things to do here.

OK. Don't stay too late.

I won't. Bye, Jack.

Good night.

Good night. Bye, buddy.

Come on, buddy, Come on.

Hello?

Uh, hi. It's, uh, it's Eric.

It's me, um, Eric Kelton, the veterinarian.

Eric, I remember. Hi.

Yeah. Sorry. I just, I'm, I'm...

It's, it's been a little while since I've done this.

I'm a little out of practice, too.

Sorry I didn't call before.

You would think a vet's office wouldn't be so busy

before Christmas, but with travelling

and pets needing their shots

and their documents and-

That's not why I called you.

Um, I know this is last-minute, but I was wondering

if you'd like to go for dinner tonight?

Oh, I... I already have plans with friends

and I was actually just headed out the door.

Oh, no, no, no. Of course. I, I understand.

Um, maybe some other time.

Another time.

OK. Um, all right. Well, uh, bye.

Bye.

Phebes, welcome. Come in! Come in!

Laurie?

The guys are in the living room.

Guys?

Yeah. Come.

Hey, Phoebe!

Hi, Pete.

How are ya?

Oh, Phoebe, this is our friend, Greg.

Greg, this is Phoebe.

Hi. It's nice to finally meet you.

Hi.

Why do I suddenly get the feeling that, uh,

Laurie didn't tell you I was coming?

Laurie? You didn't tell her?

What? No. I, I, I must have told you. I...

Remember? Greg and Pete play basketball together at the gym?

I must have forgotten. It's really nice to meet you, Greg.

Can I get you something to drink?

Oh, you know what? Laurie and I can get it. Right, Laurie?

Oh! Um-hm.

Yeah, we'll be right back.

OK.

Since when do you set me up?

Uh, well, since cocoa guy didn't call.

His name is Eric and he did call, right after you left!

Uh, but I told him I couldn't go out with him

because I was coming over here to have dinner with you!

Oh, well, why didn't you say anything?

Because you blindsided me with basketball guy!

OK. Look, Greg's a nice guy, OK. It's just dinner.

OK. No big deal.

And you can call cocoa guy and set up something

on Saturday or something.

OK. But just dinner.

Just dinner.

So, Phoebe, you work at Laurie's flower shop.

Try it the other way around. She's the brains of the outfit.

Uh, we actually own it together.

They make a great team.

Owning your own place. That takes guts.

You know that most businesses go under in the first few years?

Uh, well, we've made it well past the first few years

so we're doing just fine.

Hm.

You know, Phoebe, Greg's a cartoonist for the newspaper.

Um-hm.

Oh, I love comics.

-Actually, -I draw political cartoons.

They run on the editorial page.

Oh, that's different.

Yes, it is.

I'll take a look next time,

although I must admit I'm more of a funny-pages gal myself.

Well, there's nothing wrong with that.

Never thought there was.

Hm.

Uh, more meatloaf, Greg?

Yeah.

Hey, Aunt Maggie.

Oh, nothing. I'm just calling

to say hey, see how your night's going.

You really don't have to walk me out.

No. Actually, I think I kinda did so I could apologize.

Why?

You came in the house tonight, you had no idea I was there.

You didn't have a chance.

That's true.

Not to mention, uh, I was pretty nervous

and I think I came on a little too strong.

Eeee...

What do you say we give it another shot?

Are you free on Saturday night?

I'm an investor at a restaurant.

They're having a Christmas party and I think it could be fun.

I, I don't know.

Neutral territory.

We'll just hang out, have some food, not even a date.

Really, just good food and holiday cheer as friends.

I'm a nice guy, honest.

OK. Let's do it.

Great.

This is the place.

Looks like somewhere you'd like.

Hey, you said you'd give it a chance.

Come on.

Aw man! Isn't this great?

Uh, yeah. It's great.

Hey! I hope you weren't waiting long.

Come on inside. We'll get a table.

OK.

So, uh, how'd you become a political cartoonist?

Ah! Let's, let's not talk about work.

OK. It just sounded like a fun job.

You'd think so, right?

But it's a lot more complicated than it sounds.

There's politics and deadlines.

You've gotta be topical, but not too topical, you know?

Right. Yeah, I guess it's kind of like the flower business.

You know, you stock a lot of petunias

and everybody wants daisies.

Go figure, right?

Well, I wouldn't put politics and flowers in the same basket,

so to speak, but it sounds like you've got

a fine little business there.

So, uh, what do you like to do for Christmas?

That's right.

Laurie said you really like the holidays.

Favorite time of the year.

Don't you ever, you know, sometimes feel like

Christmas is kinda like "been there, done that?"

What?

I mean, don't get me wrong.

I mean, I'm sure it's fine for kids.

And for families, I suppose.

But you kinda get to a point in your life

where you've gotta ask yourself

"How many more times can I listen to Silver Bells?"

I love that song.

Then call me a cynic.

You're a cynic.

Hayley's here.

Cool.

Hey, uh, I'm kinda tired.

Do you mind, uh, running up front

and showing her where we're sitting?

Since you're so tired, maybe we should just go home.

She's wearing a black dress and a white jacket.

Can't miss her.

I know what you're doing.

Great. I'll stay here and guard our drinks.

So... Do you have a favorite flower?

I'm at a blank.

Flowers weren't really a thing in my house growing up,

you know.

Got it. Different taste.

Mm hm.

Here.

Uh, just follow me.

We're just over here

OK, yeah.

Eric!

Phoebe. Hey.

Hi.

Wow. This is...

We keep doing this.

No kidding.

Oh, Phoebe, this is Hayley.

Hi.

Nice to meet you.

Oh, and this is, uh, Greg.

How's it going?

Good. Yeah.

You're here for the party?

I'm an investor. You too?

No. My friend is, though, and Hayley is too.

Small world.

We should go find Adam.

Right, Yeah.

It's really good to see you.

It's good to see you too. Enjoy your evening.

You too.

Adam! Hey!

How's it going?

Are you two...? Is there something that I should know?

What? Uh, no. Um, no.

He just, he bought a poinsettia from my shop for Christmas.

So just a customer?

Uh, yeah. Looks that way.

What about next weekend?

Uh...

I think we are just about done.

Do you think you could stick these into the mail tomorrow?

I'm sorry. Yeah, sure.

You are a million miles away.

It's just... you know, it's, it's the first Christmas

since Leslie and I broke up.

I'm trying, I'm trying to get into the spirit.

I am. I just ...m... I'm having trouble.

So how was that party last night?

It was OK, I guess. It was loud.

So, uh, how was the young lady?

Hayley? She was, she was nice.

We didn't have a lot in common, though.

Adam, he meant well.

I just- she's, she's not my type.

Hm. I think your friend Phoebe is very sweet.

Yeah.

That doesn't sound overly enthusiastic.

I just-I don't think she's as interested in me as I am in her.

That's sort of hard to judge.

I saw her last night at the party.

Did you?

She was with another guy.

Well...

From her perspective, weren't you there with another woman?

Yeah. I, I guess it could have looked like that.

Last time you thought he had a girlfriend,

it turned out he was buying a gift for his aunt.

Any chance this time it's his sister?

None. No.

The way they were talking and leaning in close, I mean,

it was loud, but not that loud.

OK.

Uh, it doesn't even matter.

I mean, I, I barely know the guy.

But you like him.

I don't know. I think I was starting to. It's just...

What?

Well, you know, I, I'm doing all of this Christmas stuff

and it's good and, and I love helping people,

but it just doesn't feel like Christmas.

Because of Candy Cane Lane?

Well, I mean, today would have been opening day,

and I know it sounds silly and I'm an adult

and I shouldn't be hung up on a Christmas thing for kids,

but it just feels like something's missing.

It's not silly.

You've been to Candy Cane Lane your whole life.

I miss it too.

Yeah.

You, you have Pete.

It's like the whole world is moving on and I'm just stuck.

I mean, but when Eric and I started running into each other,

it just felt like, like the stars were aligning

and it was the start of something new.

But at least you had fun with Greg.

Greg?

Uh... He was interesting.

Interesting as in you'd like to see him again

or interesting as in four hours at the opera.

Let's just say the fat lady sang loud and clear.

That bad?

I'm sure he's great for someone...

just not for me.

Yeah.

You know, we are all getting together tomorrow

to try to make Christmas wreaths.

You should drop by.

You ladies are doing some DIY, OK.

Well, Rhoda saw this article on the website and, um,

she said it doesn't look hard.

That's so classic Rhoda.

OK. All right, I'm in.

Good. Then that's settled.

Yeah. Are these all set?

Yeah.

Good.

You know, I understand how difficult it was,

your split with Leslie, but please,

do not cut yourself off from the possibility

that there is someone else out there for you.

You're right. Thank you.

And I will make sure these get there safely.

Oh, I love you.

I love you too.

See ya tomorrow.

Yeah.

I can't seem to get the ornament to stay on.

Oh, OK. Um, well, you just, uh, put a dab of glue-

excuse me

and then just hold it in place

and make sure it dries completely.

Ah!

Perfect. There you go.

Yep.

Oh, nice.

I can't believe I've been buying wreaths all these years!

How did you get so good at this?

Uh, I have been making wreaths with my family

since I was a little girl.

We used to go out and collect all the evergreens

and buttons and bows and whatever else we could find.

Well, I wish I'd thought to do this with Eric

when he was a boy.

Well, he said that you always made Christmas

pretty special growing up.

Well, I'd say he's a pretty special guy.

Yeah, he is.

Ah! Speaking of Eric...

Hey. Sorry I'm late.

Well, it's plenty of time. Phoebe is a quick teacher.

Hi.

I didn't know -you'd be here. -Really?

Did I forget to tell you that Phoebe is teaching this class?

You might have.

Well, at my age sometimes things just slip by me.

Uh, but since you are late, I suppose Phoebe will just have to

give you a private lesson to get caught up.

Oh, really?

Well, otherwise you'll be behind.

You don't have to give me a private lesson.

No. You're here for the class.

I'd be happy to show you how to make a wreath.

I've got a spare wreath right over here.

Right here?

Yeah. -OK.

All right. so how 'bout we start with a wire to secure?

Wrap it around.

OK.

Mm. Yeah, and here.

Put that in there.

Um, like this?

Uh, yeah. Put this in there.

OK. All right.

Right down there. Yep.

Thanks. Right here.

Perfect.

OK.

How's this?

Uh, it looks good.

Got lots of decorations that you can use, so you can just, um,

add that to it.

Uh, what are these for?

Uh, just wrap it in.

OK, uh, where?

Wherever you'd like.

OK.

I, I think I did it wrong.

How did you tie up your fingers?

It, it just-it's stuck a little.

OK. Um... All right.

Do we have any glue sticks or something?

I don't think I'm old enough to be trusted with wires.

And do all teachers laugh at their students?

Ah, only when they do something especially funny.

OK. That's fair.

Here. Maybe you'd do better with bows?

These are more my speed.

OK.

So how'd you like the party the other night?

Uh, it was nice.

It's, uh, a little loud for my taste.

Mine too.

Your date, he was an investor too, right?

My what?

Greg, right?

Oh! Oh, no, no. No. Not at all.

That, that was not a date.

But you were out with him?

That doesn't make it a date.

Uh, it was more of an apology dinner for a very bad attempt

at a date, not like you and Hayley.

Me and Hayley?

You two seemed cute together.

I, I barely know her.

Adam set us up.

She seems nice though, I guess.

So not a match?

Not even close.

UhI thought that...

Me too.

Wow.

Should we start over?

Phoebe.

Eric.

Single.

I can't seem to figure out

how to attach the Christmas lights.

Uh, OK. I'll, I'll be right over.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Thank you so much for doing this.

I very much enjoyed it.

So, uh, will you be spending Christmas with your family?

Yeah, with my parents.

Nice.

Eric and I will be spending, uh, Christmas together as well.

Oh, that's great.

Of course, there's plenty more than just Christmas Day.

There are parties and events, volunteer opportunities

that can be done with anyone.

You know, you know, family or, or, uh, or,

or someone who isn't your family who maybe you, uh,

wanna get to know better.

I can take it from here.

Oh, good, cause I am exhausted.

Would you be OK finishing up here if, uh,

we all went up to bed?

I think we'll manage.

Good night, Aunt Maggie.

Good night... to you both.

Good night.

This place looks amazing.

You guys did a great job.

You think so?

I've never seen it look so beautiful.

Oh!

I was pretty sad when my Aunt Maggie

moved here a few years ago.

I bet.

You know, she sold the family home that I grew up in

and there were so many memories,

you know, like Christmases and birthdays

and I just didn't think celebrating here

could be as special as at home.

That's the way I felt about Candy Cane Lane.

What's Candy Cane Lane?

Back in the neighborhood where I grew up,

there is this little street and all the neighbors come together

and create this Christmas wonderland, you know,

with all the bright lights and the decorations

and the way everyone came together

to make it so magical.

Santa was even there.

That sounds perfect.

It was.

I have a photo album of all of my memories there

from every year.

Have you gone back there yet this year?

It's gone.

Oh, no.

Yeah.

The old neighbors moved out and the new neighbors moved in

and they're not into it.

So, no more Candy Cane Lane.

I'm sorry.

I know I need to move on

and I know that it's not that big of a deal

but I am just having a hard time getting into

the Christmas spirit this year.

So how do you feel about Christmas here now?

Look at it.

I mean, growing up, it was just my Aunt Maggie and I

and I never got to really experience Christmas

with a big family.

But the people here, they're like my family,

and I wouldn't want it any other way.

Well, maybe, maybe I'll get used to it too.

Maybe you'll find the right people to spend Christmas with.

Maybe.

Are you hungry?

I think there are some leftovers in the kitchen.

Are we allowed to eat them?

Of course. I do it all the time.

Come on.

Great!

This way.

Coffee?

Sure!

I don't see any leftovers.

Are you sure this is where they would be?

They are right over here.

You sure?

No.

I found this earlier.

I wanted to stand under it if you wanted to, you know,

stand under it with me too.

Oh, really?

Merry Christmas, Phoebe.

It's not Christmas yet.

Merry almost Christmas, Phoebe.

Merry almost Christmas, Eric.

Coffee's ready.

Yeah.

Seeing Green Flower Shop.

I am so sorry.

We are actually all out of mistletoe.

Thank you for calling.

Merry Christmas.

We are going to have to up our order for mistletoe next year.

We're out of holly, too.

Are you sure that you're gonna be able to handle this

if I leave early tonight?

Yep.

I don't have to go to this dinner.

Yes, you do.

The stars aligned, remember?

You can't miss this.

That's incredible.

Aunt Maggie, hi.

Good, good, good.

Listen, do you remember the name of the guy that delivers

flowers to the residence every year at Christmas?

Perfect. Thanks. No. I'm good. OK.

I will, uh, I'll see you tonight.

Bye.

May I?

Hi. You must be Joe.

Yeah. Hi. Uh, is Eric here?

Yeah. He'll be out in a sec.

Great.

Oh wow. That looks like a great success.

Yeah. Isn't it amazing?

The kids are gonna be so happy.

Yeah. They sure are.

Joe.

Hey!

Hi. Thanks for coming on such short notice.

Oh, no worries.

Uh, I already finished all my deliveries.

I was wondering if you'd be up for one last job

before Christmas.

It's a big one and it's kind of a rush.

Sure, yeah.

Uh, what is it?

Hey.

Hi!

I'm sorry I'm late.

No, it's OK.

I, I was early.

This place looks like it's doing really well.

Yeah. It's nice to have a new place in town.

I'm just excited that I actually get to enjoy it this time.

And I'm just glad that it's you and me this time.

Feels right.

Yeah.

So, uh, is there anything special here?

Uh, I, I don't know.

OK. So you've got the candy canes, the Christmas cookies.

We've got the poinsettias.

All we're missing is the holly.

I can check with my supplier, see if we can get a good deal

because it's near the end of the season.

Great. Ah, this is gonna be so amazing.

I cannot wait to see her face.

Thank you.

Appreciate it.

That was so good.

I'm thoroughly impressed.

Ah!

This was really fun.

Thank you for bringing me here.

Yeah.

I have an idea. Maybe this could be

one of your new Christmas traditions.

What is it?

You could do something extra for the foster kids.

What do you have in mind?

A little party.

Nothing big.

But my aunt said that Manotick Place would be willing to host

and we could have the kids over there, open their presents,

some hot cocoa, cookies, that kind of thing.

That's an amazing idea.

I'm glad you like it and I would love to help too.

Absolutely.

Well, I will get to work on it in the morning and I will come

by to pick up the toys so that I can get them all wrapped.

OK. Great.

The kids are really gonna love it.

What?

Oh, I, uh...

It's just finally starting to feel like Christmas.

The stars are aligned.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

What happened here?

Oh, just a huge run after you left yesterday.

Are you serious?

I, I only left you a few hours before it closed.

I know. You should have seen it.

It was a madhouse.

I am so sorry.

I, I should have been here to help.

Oh, please.

I had it under control.

Don't worry about it.

Tell me about your dinner.

It was good.

Yeah?

It was better than good, actually.

Oh, yes!

Tell me everything!

Well, I guess I'll have plenty of time to tell you

because we don't have anything left to sell!

Wait! So no poinsettias are left?

Nope.

Not even in the back?

Nope.

This is so unbelievable.

Let's go!

OK. So I am going to bring all the toys

back here when I get them

and maybe we can close up early and you can help me wrap them?

Actually, do you think you could wrap them on your own?

Why? What are you doing?

I just have some last-minute Christmas stuff to take care of.

You haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet?

I know.

I thought I had but I forgot something.

OK.

Well, do you want company, because we could swing by

on our way to pick up the toys?

Well, it's actually something I need to do on my own.

All right. Well, I like a Christmas surprise

as much as anyone.

I didn't say it was for you.

I'll see you tomorrow when we give the presents out.

OK. See you then.

Eric seems awfully happy.

Yeah. He's back to his normal self.

It's all because of that toy-box girl.

What's her name?

Phoebe.

That's right.

I haven't seen him this happy since he and Leslie broke up.

Speaking of which, Leslie called him this morning.

Really?

What did she want?

She said she just wanted to say hi.

He was nice but he seemed uninterested.

He hung up and he smiled.

Hello?

I can't believe Leslie called this morning, though.

After all this time, just out of the blue like this,

knowing that Eric had such a hard time getting over her.

I'm just so glad that everything's working out.

It's like Christmas magic.

It really feels like it.

Oh, I, I just came to pick up the box of toys.

Oh, great.

I'll just grab them on my way out.

Here, let me help you.

No, no, thanks.

I, I can get it.

How can I be so stupid?

Phoebe?

Hi, Laurie.

Hey.

I have been calling you.

Everyone's been calling you.

You were supposed to be at Manotick Place an hour ago?

Well, I'm glad you're here.

The gifts are all wrapped so, um,

I would love for you to just take them over.

OK. Why can't you?

I'm not going.

Why not?

Eric and I are not on the same page.

What? Uh, why would you say that?

Look, I just, I really need you to take these gifts.

I, I need the kids to have a good Christmas.

Phebes...

I overheard that Eric is back together with his ex-girlfriend

so it's...

What?

I, I just, I don't wanna talk about it.

Could you just please just take the gifts.

The kids are gonna be there soon and just...

Wait, wait, wait. How do you...

I just really wanna be alone right now so just please, just,

just take, take the presents.

OK.

If that's what you want.

Hey. How's it goin'?

Uh, I'm not sure.

You're not sure?

There you are.

Hey. Uh, I've got the toys...

But, uh, Phoebe isn't coming.

Why not? Is she OK?

I don't know.

What could have happened?

I, I just saw her.

She looked kind of upset at the clinic earlier.

What did she say?

Nothing.

Sylvia and I were just talking and she just...

We were talking about you and Leslie

and the fact that she called you this morning.

What?

She must have heard us and thought you were back

with Leslie.

I gotta go. I'll be back.

We're closed.

Even for a Christmas emergency?

Look, I get it.

You're back together with your girlfriend

and I was just the rebound.

That's not what this is.

That's not what Adam was saying.

He said how great it was that you and Leslie were working out.

No, not great about Leslie and I working out,

about you and I working out.

You never told me about Leslie.

You could've told me.

OK, that's fair.

We were engaged.

I cared about her a lot.

But she took a job in New York City

and we did long distance for over a year.

Last Christmas, I went to see her and we'd changed.

We were different people, so we ended it.

And ever since then, I haven't been dating because I just...

No one ever made me feel the way she did...

until now.

Really?

Really.

And I'd like to show you how much you mean to me...

if you'll let me.

I wanna show you something.

Come with me.

Oh! Not that way. This way.

Come on.

You did this?

I thought we could turn your old tradition into something new

for the foster kids.

Do you like it?

It's wonderful.

Come on.

-Hi. -Phoebe!

I was so worried you weren't gonna come.

I cannot believe you kept this a secret from me.

It's the hardest thing I've ever had to do.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Pete.

Isn't it just wonderful the way things turn out sometimes?

Yeah, it really is.

Come on. There's more to show you.

Bye.

Bye.

Hi, hi, hi, Rhoda.

Joe, you knew about this?

Merry Christmas.

Oh! Cotton Candy!

Oh, I'm so glad you came!

Didn't you have something to tell her?

I'm really sorry about the whole misunderstanding.

You two are great together.

And?

And I'll keep my mouth shut from now on.

Very good.

I'm just glad it worked out.

Not as glad as I am.

Should we test the snowballs?

Yes!

Fire!

Oh!

OK.

Come on!

Merry Christmas.

I'm sorry!

Merry Christmas.

Ah.

Hey.

Hi, Eric.

I'm glad you made it.

Oh, thank you.

I'll be right back.

Excuse me.

This is a wonderful thing this young man did for you.

Trust me. I know.

Oh, he's a good one, sweetheart.

Yeah, he really is.

Oh look. They have hot cocoa.

Go get some!

OK, see you soon.

OK. Bye, guys.

Just one last thing.

Come. This way.

Just right in here.

Where are we going?

Yeah, this is it.

OK. Open it.

What's this?

Take a look.

Mistletoe.

I stole it from inside.

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