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Want to grab drinks tonight?
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There's a singles jingle mingle
happening at O'Donnell's.
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Sorry, my sister just invited me
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to her Christmas Navy Ball
this morning.
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I'm kind of her
last-minute date.
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Mark had to go out of town
for work.
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Maybe you'll meet
a handsome sailor in uniform.
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Don't count on it, Sarah.
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- Morning, Maddie.
- Morning.
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So, It's a Wonderful Life
is playin' at the Rialto.
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I love that movie.
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Great! It's a date.
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"It's a date."
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You didn't even say yes.
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Wait. What exactly
are you two, anyway?
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We've been on a couple dates.
There's nothing serious yet.
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"Yet"? I don't know
what you see in him.
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I know what I'm getting
with Roger.
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It's easy conversation, and...
We have a lot in common.
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News flash. The only thing you
two have in common is the news.
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Hey, good morning, Maddie.
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Look, I just got a tip from
a friend in the DA's office.
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The president of
Norfolk Bank & Trust
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was indicted on fraud charges
this morning.
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- I'm on it, Mr. Bailey.
- This is where you shine.
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Bring me back
an exclusive, Maddie.
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Hey, what's wrong?
That's a really great scoop!
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Yeah, I know, it's just...
It's Christmastime, ya know?
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I mean, who wants to write about corruption
and bankers behaving badly?
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I would give anything
to get off the fluff beat.
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My last piece was the Moore-Bacon
wedding announcement.
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That sounds like
my kind of wedding.
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No, seriously, Sarah, I mean, come on,
you get to bring joy to people.
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I... I remind them about the harsh
realities of this world.
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Well, someone's gotta do it.
And you're so good at it.
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Oh, my. I feel like I should
be standing at attention.
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Relax. Even the most disciplined
sailors know how to have fun.
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You just wait until
this dance floor fills up.
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Okay.
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I'll go get our table number.
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- Okay. I'll get drinks.
- Right.
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- Hi.
- Hi.
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Two red wines, please.
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I told him we were together.
He's up this way.
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Thank you so much.
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- Oh, boy.
- I'm so sorry!
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We have literally
been here for three minutes.
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I'm...
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I'm gonna get your dress
dry-cleaned.
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Actually, you know what? I'm
gonna go get you a new dress.
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I'm gonna actually
go to the mall right now.
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I finally find
a flattering white dress...
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Of course this happens.
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I'm so sorry. I feel terrible.
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It's... fine.
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Accidents happen.
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If you'll excuse me,
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I am headed to the restroom.
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- I'm so sorry.
- Red wine,
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the enemy of flattering
white dresses everywhere.
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Yeah. It's a fashion emergency
if I've ever seen one.
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She'll survive.
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Although you might
want to have your date
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grab your drinks
for you next time.
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Oh, no, I'm not...
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Will do, sailor.
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It's "Lieutenant."
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Grinch!
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Long time no see, buddy.
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Not a fan of Christmas?
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It's overrated.
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I better get back to my date.
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It was nice meeting you.
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Maddie! Over here.
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Merry Christmas!
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It's so good to see you again.
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It's good to see you too,
Captain Jenkins.
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No, no, no,
you're a civilian. Call me Chet.
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I cannot believe
how grown up you are.
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I haven't seen you
since dad's funeral.
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- Yeah.
- You gave such a beautiful speech, sir.
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Thank you.
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John was one of
the finest pilots,
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and a great wingman out at sea.
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Yeah, he was the best.
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He would have been proud
of you girls.
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Your stories in the paper,
Maddie,
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and, of course,
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you following in his footsteps
on the Polaris, Amelia.
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It's my honor to serve, sir.
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It's a shame, however,
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that you didn't sign up
for the Christmas Tiger Cruise
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along with your mom this year.
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You could have seen
your sister in action.
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I just have so much work
right now.
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Big stories percolating.
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A chance to watch Amelia
launch a $65 million jet
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off the deck of a carrier,
why, that's a big story.
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Not to mention
we're gonna make a stop
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in New York City this year.
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Isn't it too late, sir?
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The cruise leaves Norfolk
day after tomorrow.
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We carry 6,000 people
on this ship.
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I think we can find
an extra bunk for Maddie.
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Maddie?
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Well, thank you,
really, for the offer,
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but it's just so last-minute
with Christmas being ten days away.
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Well, the offer is there
if you change your mind.
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Sir!
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Yes. If you'll excuse me?
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It was great catching up.
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You know Captain Jenkins
is my boss,
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- right?
- I know.
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- Like, my big boss?
- Yeah, I know.
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I'm not interested in going
on a Tiger Cruise, okay?
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I didn't want to go when we were little,
I don't want to go now.
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I get it. Now, the more
important question is,
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where are those drinks?
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Isn't that your shawl?
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Who is that, anyway?
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I don't know.
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I had a little bit
of an accident at the bar.
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Some guy actually told me to have
my date get the drinks next time.
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From the looks
of that woman's dress,
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maybe we should the Merlot?
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Affirmative.
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Come on.
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It's Mark.
I'm gonna grab this.
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Okay.
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Hi, hon.
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I know the military
can be stiff...
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But are we really that boring?
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Sorry, it's just...
It's been a long day.
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- There's your shawl.
- Thank you.
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Solo again?
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What about you?
Is your date okay?
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- She's a little traumatized.
- Seriously?
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She likes things to be...
Just right.
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Good match for you, then.
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Based on...?
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I just know most military
officers are meticulous.
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I can be pretty easygoing.
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Spontaneous, even.
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There you are.
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Your tie's a little crooked,
Billy.
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Dan's looking for us.
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All right.
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Is Mark okay?
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He's good. He'll
be back tomorrow.
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Look, I'm real glad
you came with me tonight.
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Me too.
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Ladies and gentlemen,
excuse me.
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May I have your attention,
please?
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The Captain would like
to say a few words.
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Thank you, commander.
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For those of you
who don't know me,
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I'm Captain Chet Jenkins,
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skipper of the USS Polaris,
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and I want to wish you all
happy holidays
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and thank you for coming
to the Navy Christmas Ball.
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Now, as you know,
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while the Navy
is not about self, but country,
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I look around this room tonight
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and I see so many
fine men and women
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who make incredible sacrifices
for this nation every day.
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And I'm not just talking
about the sailors,
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but those who love them,
as well.
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My apologies...
I know we're not an easy bunch.
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And I can't wait to host
your families
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on the Christmas Tiger Cruise.
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It's always exciting to me
when they get to see
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what an incredible job
you do on the ship.
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So during this holiday season,
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be thankful for family
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and for this fine country.
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Raise your glasses in a toast.
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To the Navy!
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To the Navy!
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Merry Christmas.
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Picasso diner's
two best customers.
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- Merry Christmas, ladies.
- Merry Christmas, Sharon.
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Your favorite table
is available.
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Here you go.
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- Thank you.
- So, Maddie,
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I read that story this morning
about the Bank president.
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He's been in here.
Seemed like a good guy.
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Well. Goes to show you never really
know what's going on with people.
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That's for sure. And Amelia,
I saw the photo that you posted
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of the Norfolk Christmas lights
from your jet.
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That was absolutely stunning.
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Yeah, that was
on my night hop last week.
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As always,
thank you for your service.
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So, the usual, ladies?
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- Bacon and eggs.
- Chocolate donut.
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Last one.
They went fast today.
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- Okay.
- You are so lucky.
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I know. I don't know what I'd do
without my morning sugar fix.
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No, I mean,
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'cause you love
what you do.
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What about you, though?
You've loved writing
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for as long
as I can remember.
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Yeah. Yeah, I...
It's just... I don't know,
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it's not as much fun
as it used to be.
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Remember when I was in college
and I wrote that article
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about the firefighter
who adopted the baby,
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and it was dropped off
at his fire station on Christmas Eve,
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and he named her Noel?
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Yeah, that was such
a heartwarming story.
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Now she's ten years old,
she's a straight-"a" student,
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and she just played Mary
in her Christmas play.
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- That's amazing.
- I know.
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I mean, that firefighter
changed her entire life, and...
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Just wish I could write
more stories like that.
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Especially around
the holidays.
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Yeah.
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Maybe I'm just burned out.
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But you had fun
at the ball, right?
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Yeah, of course.
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Your fellow sailors
are very nice.
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Did, did anyone, you know,
catch your eye?
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Amelia!
You are relentless!
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No! Besides,
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I mean, come on,
you remember what it was like.
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Every time David deployed
I was so worried.
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I don't know,
it's too much for me.
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Yeah, but you guys
didn't work out
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because your personalities
didn't match.
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I just don't want
to do the military thing.
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You remember how hard
it was on mom.
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Yeah, I know.
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Hey, that guy over there.
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Which guy?
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There was a guy, he just...
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He left. Never mind.
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There was a guy there,
I promise!
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Hey, it looks like
you could use a break.
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Why don't you come
on the Christmas Tiger Cruise?
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No. I told you,
I don't want to go, okay,
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and besides,
I have work.
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The chill of the fresh sea air
will help clear your head.
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The chill of the air?
You mean the freezing air.
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And honestly,
I don't even actually know
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if I could be away
from my phone that long.
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Maybe that'd be a good thing.
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Sorry, it's my boss.
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Apparently the Bank president's
brother has now been arrested.
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Look, think about it.
No breaking news,
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no annoying texts
from your boss.
251
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- We'll be in the middle of nowhere.
- I don't know.
252
00:12:14,284 --> 00:12:16,362
And you'll be without mom and me
right before Christmas,
253
00:12:16,386 --> 00:12:18,130
which is your favorite
time of year.
254
00:12:18,154 --> 00:12:20,833
Okay, now you're just
playing hardball.
255
00:12:20,857 --> 00:12:22,435
- Do it for us!
- I...
256
00:12:22,459 --> 00:12:23,459
Come on!
257
00:12:28,632 --> 00:12:30,943
Suppose I haven't taken
258
00:12:30,967 --> 00:12:34,580
even a fraction
of my vacation time.
259
00:12:34,604 --> 00:12:37,283
So, sure. Yeah.
260
00:12:37,307 --> 00:12:38,851
Yeah, okay.
I will go on the Tiger Cruise.
261
00:12:38,875 --> 00:12:40,720
I'll just tell Mr. Bailey
he has to deal.
262
00:12:40,744 --> 00:12:42,421
- It's fine.
- That's amazing!
263
00:12:42,445 --> 00:12:43,823
It's gonna be freezing.
264
00:12:43,847 --> 00:12:45,424
Extra crispy,
just like you like it.
265
00:12:45,448 --> 00:12:48,082
- Thank you!
- Thank you, Sharon.
266
00:12:53,590 --> 00:12:55,768
Okay. "Mr. Bailey..."
267
00:12:55,792 --> 00:12:58,738
Hey, Maddie!
Where you goin' in such a hurry?
268
00:12:58,762 --> 00:13:00,206
Roger, I will explain it
to you later, okay?
269
00:13:00,230 --> 00:13:03,376
I have to talk to Mr. Bailey.
Sorry.
270
00:13:04,388 --> 00:13:05,388
Hi, Mr. Bailey.
271
00:13:05,492 --> 00:13:07,927
Maddie, this Bank story
just keeps gettin' bigger.
272
00:13:08,077 --> 00:13:09,237
Well, I'm working my sources,
273
00:13:09,378 --> 00:13:12,128
and I should have you something
great for tomorrow's edition.
274
00:13:12,278 --> 00:13:13,084
Great.
275
00:13:13,234 --> 00:13:14,234
And then...
276
00:13:16,379 --> 00:13:17,657
Yes?
277
00:13:17,681 --> 00:13:19,392
I want to go on a cruise.
278
00:13:19,416 --> 00:13:21,594
To, like, Bermuda?
279
00:13:21,618 --> 00:13:23,296
No, a Christmas Tiger Cruise.
280
00:13:23,320 --> 00:13:25,798
A ship of tigers? India?
281
00:13:25,822 --> 00:13:27,600
It's a Navy thing.
282
00:13:27,624 --> 00:13:30,303
Every year the USS Polaris
hosts the families
283
00:13:30,327 --> 00:13:31,837
of the sailors
serving on the ship,
284
00:13:31,861 --> 00:13:33,806
and they call 'em tigers
and they get to see
285
00:13:33,830 --> 00:13:35,775
what life is like
on the aircraft carrier
286
00:13:35,799 --> 00:13:37,777
and, you know, be together
for the holidays.
287
00:13:37,801 --> 00:13:39,712
And why are you going
on this cruise?
288
00:13:39,736 --> 00:13:42,081
My sister's a fighter pilot,
and so was my dad.
289
00:13:42,105 --> 00:13:44,350
- I'm a Navy brat.
- How did I not know that?
290
00:13:44,374 --> 00:13:47,353
I don't talk about
my military life much.
291
00:13:47,377 --> 00:13:50,389
Learn something new every day.
When are you leaving?
292
00:13:50,413 --> 00:13:52,224
Tomorrow?
293
00:13:52,248 --> 00:13:54,360
I haven't received
a vacation request.
294
00:13:54,384 --> 00:13:58,197
I know, but I kinda promised my mom
and my sister that I would go,
295
00:13:58,221 --> 00:13:59,832
and I'll be back on the 22nd.
296
00:13:59,856 --> 00:14:01,901
- Maddie...
- If that's okay.
297
00:14:01,925 --> 00:14:03,736
It's gonna be very hard
to fill your shoes.
298
00:14:03,760 --> 00:14:06,505
This Bank story's not going
anywhere anytime soon.
299
00:14:06,529 --> 00:14:08,830
It's really
important to my family.
300
00:14:11,434 --> 00:14:12,678
All right. Go.
301
00:14:12,702 --> 00:14:14,180
Enjoy yourself.
You've earned it.
302
00:14:14,204 --> 00:14:17,483
I'll give the Bank story to...
Roger.
303
00:14:17,507 --> 00:14:19,741
Thank you, Mr. Bailey.
304
00:14:26,516 --> 00:14:28,227
You look happy-ish.
305
00:14:28,251 --> 00:14:30,162
I'm going on a vacation.
306
00:14:30,186 --> 00:14:32,865
Does it include lessons
from a cute ski instructor?
307
00:14:32,889 --> 00:14:34,333
Hot toddies by the fire?
308
00:14:34,357 --> 00:14:36,902
A warship in the middle
of the Atlantic
309
00:14:36,926 --> 00:14:38,871
with rooms
the size of a mattress.
310
00:14:38,895 --> 00:14:41,173
You really need to fire
your travel agent.
311
00:14:41,197 --> 00:14:43,876
I'm going on an aircraft carrier
with my mom and my sister.
312
00:14:43,900 --> 00:14:46,145
All I heard was "handsome
fighter pilots in uniform."
313
00:14:46,169 --> 00:14:47,980
Now, that's what
I call a vay-cay.
314
00:14:48,004 --> 00:14:49,615
I'll do some recon for you.
315
00:14:49,639 --> 00:14:52,240
I like tall, dark and single.
316
00:14:53,610 --> 00:14:54,942
Noted.
317
00:14:57,347 --> 00:15:01,193
Sensible shoes, check.
318
00:15:01,217 --> 00:15:03,763
Comfy pjs, check.
319
00:15:03,787 --> 00:15:05,453
Sleep mask.
320
00:15:15,932 --> 00:15:18,299
I miss you every day, dad.
321
00:15:29,913 --> 00:15:32,480
Look!
322
00:15:33,349 --> 00:15:36,095
Your dad used to tell me
323
00:15:36,119 --> 00:15:37,930
that they decorated the ship
for Christmas,
324
00:15:37,954 --> 00:15:40,866
but I had no idea
it was this gorgeous.
325
00:15:40,890 --> 00:15:44,003
Hi, tigers! I'm Amelia,
I'll be your cruise director.
326
00:15:44,027 --> 00:15:46,005
Get over here!
327
00:15:46,029 --> 00:15:48,062
- Hey, honey.
- Hi.
328
00:15:49,232 --> 00:15:51,210
- I'm so glad you came.
- Thanks.
329
00:15:51,234 --> 00:15:53,546
So, where's my little fruity drink
with the umbrella on it?
330
00:15:53,570 --> 00:15:56,048
Would you be okay
to settle for eggnog
331
00:15:56,072 --> 00:15:58,192
and a Christmas feast
with all the trimmings?
332
00:16:00,076 --> 00:16:01,420
Contino family!
333
00:16:01,444 --> 00:16:04,156
Chet. Thank you so much
for hosting us.
334
00:16:04,180 --> 00:16:05,725
It's an honor, Elizabeth.
335
00:16:05,749 --> 00:16:07,793
I'm so glad you changed
your mind.
336
00:16:07,817 --> 00:16:10,429
Thanks for making it happen.
337
00:16:10,453 --> 00:16:13,566
Here he is. Just the man
I wanted you to meet.
338
00:16:13,590 --> 00:16:15,401
Lieutenant Billy Jenkins.
339
00:16:15,425 --> 00:16:17,470
One of my finest F-18 pilots,
340
00:16:17,494 --> 00:16:21,040
and I don't say that just because
he happens to be my son.
341
00:16:21,064 --> 00:16:23,476
Billy, this is Elizabeth
and Maddie.
342
00:16:23,500 --> 00:16:25,578
You remember,
I served with John Contino.
343
00:16:25,602 --> 00:16:26,879
Yes, of course.
344
00:16:26,903 --> 00:16:28,314
I knew you
when you were this high.
345
00:16:28,338 --> 00:16:31,784
Well, nice to see you again.
346
00:16:31,808 --> 00:16:34,186
And nice seeing you.
Again.
347
00:16:34,210 --> 00:16:35,888
Didn't know our fathers
flew together
348
00:16:35,912 --> 00:16:38,190
and that you're Amelia's sister.
349
00:16:38,214 --> 00:16:40,459
- You two know each other?
- You two know each other?
350
00:16:40,483 --> 00:16:42,150
We met at the Christmas Ball.
351
00:16:43,720 --> 00:16:45,553
The wine incident.
352
00:16:47,090 --> 00:16:49,401
Would you ladies like
to join us for dinner tonight?
353
00:16:49,425 --> 00:16:51,470
Yes, thanks!
We'd love to!
354
00:16:51,494 --> 00:16:54,406
Great. I'll see you
at 1800 hours.
355
00:16:54,430 --> 00:16:56,664
- Billy?
- Enjoy the cruise.
356
00:16:57,967 --> 00:17:00,679
Let's get you checked in,
get you to your stateroom.
357
00:17:00,703 --> 00:17:02,303
Okay.
358
00:17:06,876 --> 00:17:08,788
This is it.
359
00:17:08,812 --> 00:17:09,922
Watch your head.
360
00:17:09,946 --> 00:17:13,025
I don't even touch!
361
00:17:13,049 --> 00:17:16,295
Call sign "daddy's girl."
362
00:17:16,319 --> 00:17:17,329
Yeah.
363
00:17:17,353 --> 00:17:19,431
Honey, that is so sweet!
364
00:17:19,455 --> 00:17:21,634
Call signs aren't supposed
to be sweet, mom.
365
00:17:21,658 --> 00:17:23,402
The other pilots choose 'em.
366
00:17:23,426 --> 00:17:24,770
But I got pretty lucky.
367
00:17:24,794 --> 00:17:26,739
They can call me
daddy's girl any day.
368
00:17:26,763 --> 00:17:28,729
He's the whole reason
I became a pilot.
369
00:17:29,966 --> 00:17:31,710
And there's the Grinch.
370
00:17:31,734 --> 00:17:34,313
He's a mean one,
that Grinch.
371
00:17:34,337 --> 00:17:36,482
Attention, tigers.
372
00:17:36,506 --> 00:17:38,751
The USS Polaris
is now departing.
373
00:17:38,775 --> 00:17:40,286
Happy sailing, everyone!
374
00:17:40,310 --> 00:17:41,520
Too late to turn back now,
375
00:17:41,544 --> 00:17:43,845
unless you got
one heck of a backstroke.
376
00:17:45,315 --> 00:17:46,681
See you at dinner.
377
00:17:47,717 --> 00:17:49,595
Come on,
I'll show you the rest.
378
00:17:49,619 --> 00:17:52,019
I just want to touch it!
379
00:17:57,026 --> 00:17:58,771
Ladies, welcome.
380
00:17:58,795 --> 00:18:00,272
Please, have a seat.
381
00:18:00,296 --> 00:18:02,241
Oh, my gosh,
it looks so beautiful!
382
00:18:02,265 --> 00:18:06,145
Thank you. We take our Christmases
very seriously on the Polaris.
383
00:18:06,169 --> 00:18:07,613
Obviously.
384
00:18:07,637 --> 00:18:09,181
How do you decorate something
385
00:18:09,205 --> 00:18:11,150
that looks like
a rhino in a rainstorm?
386
00:18:11,174 --> 00:18:13,619
Not to mention its size.
I'm guessing, what...
387
00:18:13,643 --> 00:18:15,221
Thank you...
388
00:18:15,245 --> 00:18:18,791
125 maybe eight-foot
Christmas trees laid end to end?
389
00:18:18,815 --> 00:18:22,161
Well, I've never quite
heard it put that way before.
390
00:18:22,185 --> 00:18:24,864
Maddie has quite a way with words
sometimes, don't you, darling?
391
00:18:24,888 --> 00:18:27,132
Well, the senior chief
who runs the post office
392
00:18:27,156 --> 00:18:29,134
is in charge of
all things Christmas,
393
00:18:29,158 --> 00:18:30,703
and he's been here forever.
394
00:18:30,727 --> 00:18:33,038
Waste of time if you ask me.
395
00:18:33,062 --> 00:18:35,641
Ships are for combat...
Not Christmas.
396
00:18:35,665 --> 00:18:38,043
And that is why
they call him the Grinch.
397
00:18:38,067 --> 00:18:41,113
Great fighter pilot, but a bit
of a Christmas curmudgeon.
398
00:18:41,137 --> 00:18:43,616
Forgive my manners.
Charlotte, welcome.
399
00:18:43,640 --> 00:18:45,918
Thank you for the invite,
Captain.
400
00:18:45,942 --> 00:18:47,486
This is Elizabeth,
401
00:18:47,510 --> 00:18:49,255
Maddie, Amelia.
402
00:18:49,279 --> 00:18:50,990
I flew with the girls' father.
403
00:18:51,014 --> 00:18:53,447
Nice to meet you all.
404
00:18:54,450 --> 00:18:57,029
Charlotte is
a successful writer.
405
00:18:57,053 --> 00:18:59,164
What do you write about?
406
00:18:59,188 --> 00:19:01,367
Romance.
I'm a big traveler,
407
00:19:01,391 --> 00:19:04,270
so I find amazing love stories
from around the world
408
00:19:04,294 --> 00:19:05,771
and turn them into novels.
409
00:19:05,795 --> 00:19:07,740
How interesting.
410
00:19:07,764 --> 00:19:09,708
You know,
411
00:19:09,732 --> 00:19:12,077
I met Billy's mother on
a Christmas Tiger Cruise
412
00:19:12,101 --> 00:19:13,779
about 35 years ago.
413
00:19:13,803 --> 00:19:15,481
Really?
414
00:19:15,505 --> 00:19:17,182
I was a young Lieutenant
at the time,
415
00:19:17,206 --> 00:19:18,984
and Barbara was
a college student
416
00:19:19,008 --> 00:19:20,352
visiting her brother.
417
00:19:20,376 --> 00:19:23,144
How's that for a unique
love story?
418
00:19:24,847 --> 00:19:27,748
Without the happy ending.
419
00:19:31,854 --> 00:19:38,304
So your father was looking
for Christmas presents for you girls
420
00:19:38,328 --> 00:19:40,572
at a flea market in Japan.
421
00:19:40,596 --> 00:19:43,575
And he asked the vendor
for a doll...
422
00:19:43,599 --> 00:19:46,912
Using his best Japanese,
of course.
423
00:19:46,936 --> 00:19:50,182
Well, she thought he said...
424
00:19:50,206 --> 00:19:51,750
"Cat."
425
00:19:51,774 --> 00:19:53,674
Well, your father,
he was so confused.
426
00:19:57,480 --> 00:19:59,525
I remember those little
Japanese dolls.
427
00:19:59,549 --> 00:20:02,561
Yeah. He bought you...
428
00:20:02,585 --> 00:20:04,697
A kimono, Elizabeth.
429
00:20:04,721 --> 00:20:07,655
Pink with flowers, if I recall.
430
00:20:08,558 --> 00:20:10,524
Yeah. He did.
431
00:20:11,828 --> 00:20:14,206
It was always
your father's mission
432
00:20:14,230 --> 00:20:18,310
to find you girls something
new and exciting for Christmas.
433
00:20:18,334 --> 00:20:20,079
I used to do the same for Billy.
434
00:20:20,103 --> 00:20:23,849
Most kids find their presents
under the tree.
435
00:20:23,873 --> 00:20:26,874
Found mine in the mailbox
every year.
436
00:20:28,878 --> 00:20:31,056
Dan, hey. You made it.
437
00:20:31,080 --> 00:20:32,458
Sorry I missed dinner.
438
00:20:32,482 --> 00:20:33,726
I was airborne.
439
00:20:33,750 --> 00:20:35,327
Dan's a pilot,
440
00:20:35,351 --> 00:20:36,628
and Charlotte's brother.
441
00:20:36,652 --> 00:20:39,331
Yeah, they're,
old family friends.
442
00:20:39,355 --> 00:20:42,267
Mom said Dan and I needed
more quality time together,
443
00:20:42,291 --> 00:20:45,026
so here I am on a military ship.
444
00:20:46,295 --> 00:20:48,273
So you're not...
445
00:20:48,297 --> 00:20:50,598
Not what?
446
00:20:51,734 --> 00:20:53,012
Together?
447
00:20:53,036 --> 00:20:57,249
No, no. I love Billy
like my own brother.
448
00:20:57,273 --> 00:20:58,484
Dan, that reminds me.
449
00:20:58,508 --> 00:21:00,352
We promised mom
we'd call her after dinner.
450
00:21:00,376 --> 00:21:02,254
I hope you don't mind
if we sneak out.
451
00:21:02,278 --> 00:21:03,889
No, not at all, not at all.
452
00:21:03,913 --> 00:21:05,357
Looks like we're
finished up anyway.
453
00:21:05,381 --> 00:21:07,326
Yeah, I have to work
the night shift.
454
00:21:07,350 --> 00:21:09,962
Can I come watch you
for a bit? Please?
455
00:21:09,986 --> 00:21:12,431
- I want to see you in action.
- I'd love that, mom.
456
00:21:12,455 --> 00:21:16,001
I'll get some coffees to go.
Maddie, you want to come?
457
00:21:16,025 --> 00:21:18,237
- No, I'm kind of tired.
- Okay.
458
00:21:18,261 --> 00:21:20,039
Thank you so much.
459
00:21:20,063 --> 00:21:21,907
It was just perfect.
460
00:21:21,931 --> 00:21:23,197
You're welcome.
461
00:21:26,436 --> 00:21:27,880
Billy,
462
00:21:27,904 --> 00:21:31,617
why don't you walk Maddie
to her stateroom.
463
00:21:31,641 --> 00:21:35,042
It's very easy
to get lost around here.
464
00:21:38,781 --> 00:21:41,160
Okay. Well...
465
00:21:41,184 --> 00:21:43,918
Looks like it's just
the two of us.
466
00:21:48,296 --> 00:21:50,969
Can't believe you thought
Charlotte was my girlfriend.
467
00:21:50,993 --> 00:21:54,740
Well, I mean, first there was the ball,
then she showed up at dinner.
468
00:21:54,764 --> 00:21:56,408
I think it's
a natural assumption.
469
00:21:56,432 --> 00:21:58,577
That makes sense.
It's just funny
470
00:21:58,601 --> 00:22:00,479
'cause my dad's always
telling me
471
00:22:00,503 --> 00:22:02,448
that if I don't meet someone,
I'm gonna be alone forever.
472
00:22:02,472 --> 00:22:04,783
My sister
tells me the same thing.
473
00:22:04,807 --> 00:22:07,886
He say he wants me
to find lasting love.
474
00:22:07,910 --> 00:22:10,522
Amelia wants me
to date an officer,
475
00:22:10,546 --> 00:22:12,658
which is not gonna happen.
476
00:22:12,682 --> 00:22:15,894
Sorry, it's just military life
is not for me.
477
00:22:15,918 --> 00:22:17,596
It's not for everyone.
478
00:22:17,620 --> 00:22:20,099
It's pretty amazing, though,
that your dad met your mom
479
00:22:20,123 --> 00:22:22,501
on a Christmas Tiger Cruise.
Does that happen often?
480
00:22:22,525 --> 00:22:25,070
Wouldn't know. I'm not really
focused on that kind of thing.
481
00:22:25,094 --> 00:22:27,339
I'm just here to fly my jet
and serve this country.
482
00:22:27,363 --> 00:22:28,540
You said something at dinner
483
00:22:28,564 --> 00:22:30,409
about it having
an unhappy ending.
484
00:22:30,433 --> 00:22:31,643
What did you mean?
485
00:22:31,667 --> 00:22:34,546
Nothing.
It's not important.
486
00:22:34,570 --> 00:22:36,303
Here we are.
487
00:22:41,611 --> 00:22:43,722
You might want to...
488
00:22:43,746 --> 00:22:45,757
You're facing the wrong way.
489
00:22:45,781 --> 00:22:48,360
- Right.
- Yeah.
490
00:22:48,384 --> 00:22:49,628
Forgot.
491
00:22:49,652 --> 00:22:51,530
Man, these stairs are steep.
492
00:22:51,554 --> 00:22:53,632
They're actually called ladders.
493
00:22:53,656 --> 00:22:56,969
It can be a little tricky
navigating an aircraft carrier,
494
00:22:56,993 --> 00:22:58,804
but you wanna use both hands
on both railings
495
00:22:58,828 --> 00:23:00,506
with your back to the steps.
496
00:23:00,530 --> 00:23:02,329
Got it. Thanks.
497
00:23:12,542 --> 00:23:14,953
This place is like a giant maze.
498
00:23:14,977 --> 00:23:19,258
Twenty stories high and almost as long
as the empire state building is tall.
499
00:23:19,282 --> 00:23:21,660
Thanks for helping me get back.
500
00:23:21,684 --> 00:23:25,230
Just call me
a top gun tour guide.
501
00:23:25,254 --> 00:23:27,432
- Staterooms are in here.
- Okay, thanks.
502
00:23:27,456 --> 00:23:29,723
- See you tomorrow.
- See you tomorrow.
503
00:24:09,465 --> 00:24:10,898
Captain?
504
00:24:12,868 --> 00:24:14,680
It's Chet.
505
00:24:14,704 --> 00:24:16,848
And come on in, please.
506
00:24:16,872 --> 00:24:18,817
- Good morning, Chet.
- Maddie, hi.
507
00:24:18,841 --> 00:24:20,919
Now what can I do
for you today?
508
00:24:20,943 --> 00:24:24,456
Well, I was thinking about something
you said at dinner last night,
509
00:24:24,480 --> 00:24:27,025
about meeting your wife
on a Christmas Tiger Cruise?
510
00:24:27,049 --> 00:24:29,161
Christmas 1984, yeah.
511
00:24:29,185 --> 00:24:32,231
But I should tell you,
Barbara and I got divorced a long time ago.
512
00:24:32,255 --> 00:24:35,634
I'm sorry. Billy alluded
to something at dinner.
513
00:24:35,658 --> 00:24:39,304
The divorce was tough
on him as a kid.
514
00:24:39,328 --> 00:24:43,442
Well, military life is hard
on any family.
515
00:24:43,466 --> 00:24:45,177
I hear you.
516
00:24:45,201 --> 00:24:46,678
But, you know,
517
00:24:46,702 --> 00:24:48,280
some couples do figure it out.
518
00:24:48,304 --> 00:24:50,682
Barbara and I,
we weren't the first ones
519
00:24:50,706 --> 00:24:52,584
to fall in love
on a Tiger Cruise, you know.
520
00:24:52,608 --> 00:24:55,654
Do you happen to know anyone
that I could maybe talk to about that?
521
00:24:55,678 --> 00:24:57,489
I'd have to ask around.
522
00:24:57,513 --> 00:25:00,792
Everybody's kind of
all over the place these days.
523
00:25:00,816 --> 00:25:02,327
Thanks. There must be
524
00:25:02,351 --> 00:25:04,162
such rich history on this ship.
525
00:25:04,186 --> 00:25:06,598
Well, if you're interested,
we do have an archives room.
526
00:25:06,622 --> 00:25:09,868
Photos, records. You might
find something in there.
527
00:25:09,892 --> 00:25:11,303
I'd love to take a look.
528
00:25:11,327 --> 00:25:12,604
What's this for, anyway?
529
00:25:12,628 --> 00:25:14,428
A story?
530
00:25:15,364 --> 00:25:17,442
Maybe, I...
I don't really know yet.
531
00:25:17,466 --> 00:25:20,612
Well, I'd find it interesting.
532
00:25:20,636 --> 00:25:22,948
Tell you what,
I'll have Billy take you for a look around.
533
00:25:22,972 --> 00:25:24,449
He can help you
with anything you need.
534
00:25:24,473 --> 00:25:27,185
Sir, do you think
he's gonna be okay with that?
535
00:25:27,209 --> 00:25:29,921
Romance and Christmas?
536
00:25:29,945 --> 00:25:32,713
Honestly... no!
537
00:25:34,550 --> 00:25:37,195
But it might do him some good.
538
00:25:37,219 --> 00:25:39,231
No. I have flight ops,
539
00:25:39,255 --> 00:25:40,895
and we're trying to finish
all the maintenance logs
540
00:25:40,919 --> 00:25:42,768
before the end of the year.
I'm too busy, pop.
541
00:25:42,792 --> 00:25:43,969
I'll clear your schedule.
542
00:25:43,993 --> 00:25:46,171
You get Maddie
whatever she needs.
543
00:25:46,195 --> 00:25:48,962
That's an order,
Lieutenant Jenkins!
544
00:26:03,179 --> 00:26:07,693
Look at all this old stuff.
545
00:26:07,717 --> 00:26:10,128
I have never been here.
546
00:26:10,152 --> 00:26:11,385
Oh, yeah?
547
00:26:16,225 --> 00:26:18,570
Check this out.
548
00:26:18,594 --> 00:26:21,573
Cool. B29.
549
00:26:21,597 --> 00:26:24,565
Found some Christmas photos.
550
00:26:28,070 --> 00:26:30,082
These look like
fun performances.
551
00:26:30,106 --> 00:26:33,118
Yeah, you know,
we've had all kinds of dancers,
552
00:26:33,142 --> 00:26:35,354
singers, celebrities...
553
00:26:35,378 --> 00:26:36,655
Presidents, even.
554
00:26:36,679 --> 00:26:37,923
Yeah?
555
00:26:37,947 --> 00:26:39,925
You never went on
a Tiger Cruise as a kid?
556
00:26:39,949 --> 00:26:42,928
I didn't want to give up
even one day at home.
557
00:26:42,952 --> 00:26:45,931
All the baking,
decorating the tree...
558
00:26:45,955 --> 00:26:48,734
I remember driving around looking
at all the neighborhood lights.
559
00:26:48,758 --> 00:26:51,269
Christmas is the best.
560
00:26:51,293 --> 00:26:53,338
I'm just surprised
we never met as kids.
561
00:26:53,362 --> 00:26:57,542
Well, I never went
to military functions as a kid.
562
00:26:57,566 --> 00:26:59,177
I was always buried in a book
563
00:26:59,201 --> 00:27:01,747
or writing stories...
It's kind of my escape.
564
00:27:01,771 --> 00:27:04,549
You cover corrupt bankers
committing fraud, right?
565
00:27:04,573 --> 00:27:09,109
That and some other...
Questionable people.
566
00:27:12,081 --> 00:27:15,026
Did someone look up
my latest story?
567
00:27:15,050 --> 00:27:17,062
Yeah. Yeah, I mean...
568
00:27:17,086 --> 00:27:18,930
I do read the paper.
569
00:27:18,954 --> 00:27:21,266
You should write about
the pilots on the Polaris.
570
00:27:21,290 --> 00:27:23,101
We're the best of the best.
571
00:27:23,125 --> 00:27:24,770
That's inspiring.
572
00:27:24,794 --> 00:27:27,461
Yeah, an ego as big
as a fighter pilot's.
573
00:27:31,267 --> 00:27:33,000
Look, an old journal.
574
00:27:35,337 --> 00:27:37,682
It was written by...
575
00:27:37,706 --> 00:27:41,008
A pilot named Sam in 1965.
576
00:27:43,813 --> 00:27:45,290
She's beautiful.
577
00:27:45,314 --> 00:27:47,659
Looks like a dancer.
578
00:27:47,683 --> 00:27:50,896
Great artist, if he drew this.
579
00:27:50,920 --> 00:27:53,331
What's the journal say?
580
00:27:53,355 --> 00:27:54,966
"We returned home from Vietnam
581
00:27:54,990 --> 00:27:57,436
"just in time for
operation Tiger Cruise.
582
00:27:57,460 --> 00:28:00,172
"December 18th, 1965.
583
00:28:00,196 --> 00:28:02,741
"It was the first time our families
are allowed to stay with us...
584
00:28:02,765 --> 00:28:06,011
"...to see what we do
every day for this country.
585
00:28:06,035 --> 00:28:07,913
"I've missed everyone so much.
586
00:28:07,937 --> 00:28:11,583
"Today the most beautiful
woman I've ever seen
587
00:28:11,607 --> 00:28:15,720
boarded the ship,
and I helped her with her bag."
588
00:28:15,744 --> 00:28:18,990
He only got her first name.
Dorothy.
589
00:28:19,014 --> 00:28:21,426
"I can't explain.
The moment I saw her
590
00:28:21,450 --> 00:28:23,628
"I felt like I was looking
into my future.
591
00:28:23,652 --> 00:28:26,097
There was just
something about her."
592
00:28:26,121 --> 00:28:27,599
It's so...
593
00:28:27,623 --> 00:28:29,223
Undisciplined.
594
00:28:30,459 --> 00:28:31,592
Romantic.
595
00:28:33,362 --> 00:28:35,140
You know, there actually
might be a story here,
596
00:28:35,164 --> 00:28:36,775
maybe a Christmas story.
597
00:28:36,799 --> 00:28:38,376
You mind if I borrow this?
598
00:28:38,400 --> 00:28:40,612
Yeah. You heard
what my dad said.
599
00:28:40,636 --> 00:28:42,013
Anything you need.
600
00:28:42,037 --> 00:28:45,272
Great. I want to see
how Sam's story ends.
601
00:28:51,914 --> 00:28:54,181
Is that a Santa suit?
602
00:28:56,619 --> 00:28:57,863
Let's see.
603
00:28:57,887 --> 00:28:59,264
Billy, you know,
604
00:28:59,288 --> 00:29:01,500
I think this looks like
it's just your size.
605
00:29:01,524 --> 00:29:03,735
Yeah,
if I wore two life preservers under it.
606
00:29:03,759 --> 00:29:05,770
I think that you should
dress up as Santa
607
00:29:05,794 --> 00:29:07,372
for the kids on the ship.
608
00:29:07,396 --> 00:29:09,908
- It's not gonna work.
- What?
609
00:29:09,932 --> 00:29:12,777
Look, I'm sure my dad wants me
to get in your love story
610
00:29:12,801 --> 00:29:14,846
and suddenly discover
the spirit of the holidays,
611
00:29:14,870 --> 00:29:16,948
but I'm just not
a Christmas guy.
612
00:29:16,972 --> 00:29:18,650
Fourth of July.
613
00:29:18,674 --> 00:29:21,853
Ten thousand pounds
of crackling explosives up in the air.
614
00:29:21,877 --> 00:29:25,657
Now, that is way better
than caroling and candy canes.
615
00:29:25,681 --> 00:29:27,859
Who doesn't like candy canes?
616
00:29:27,883 --> 00:29:30,795
You're not gonna change me.
The military is my life.
617
00:29:30,819 --> 00:29:33,798
Christmas on a ship
is a distraction.
618
00:29:33,822 --> 00:29:34,988
End of story.
619
00:29:43,666 --> 00:29:44,809
Fred Bailey.
620
00:29:44,833 --> 00:29:46,344
Mr. Bailey, it's Maddie.
621
00:29:46,368 --> 00:29:48,947
Maddie! Are you on the carrier?
622
00:29:48,971 --> 00:29:52,183
Yeah! It's really cool...
And cold.
623
00:29:52,207 --> 00:29:53,718
So why are you calling me?
624
00:29:53,742 --> 00:29:55,253
You're supposed to be
enjoying your vacation.
625
00:29:55,277 --> 00:29:58,156
I know, but I think
I have an idea for a story
626
00:29:58,180 --> 00:29:59,724
from here on the ship.
627
00:29:59,748 --> 00:30:01,993
What, like a war story?
628
00:30:02,017 --> 00:30:05,163
More like love in a war.
629
00:30:05,187 --> 00:30:08,767
What do you think about finding
love on a military ship at Christmas?
630
00:30:08,791 --> 00:30:11,503
I thought it was
supposed to be a Tiger Cruise,
631
00:30:11,527 --> 00:30:13,071
not a singles cruise.
632
00:30:13,095 --> 00:30:14,706
Yeah, well, some of the tigers
633
00:30:14,730 --> 00:30:16,908
have actually
come onboard over the years
634
00:30:16,932 --> 00:30:20,245
and they ended up getting married
to sailors they met while on the ship.
635
00:30:20,269 --> 00:30:22,247
I mean, think of it like...
636
00:30:22,271 --> 00:30:24,950
Duty, honor... romance.
637
00:30:24,974 --> 00:30:26,117
Isn't that the army?
638
00:30:26,141 --> 00:30:28,386
I wasn't being
literal, Mr. Bailey.
639
00:30:28,410 --> 00:30:30,021
The point is,
if I can find a couple
640
00:30:30,045 --> 00:30:31,556
with a love story for the ages,
641
00:30:31,580 --> 00:30:33,525
I think it would make
a really compelling article
642
00:30:33,549 --> 00:30:35,126
for the Christmas edition
of the paper.
643
00:30:35,150 --> 00:30:37,662
Love stories aren't
really your lane, Maddie.
644
00:30:37,686 --> 00:30:40,320
And besides, I got plenty
of Christmas stories...
645
00:30:41,590 --> 00:30:43,123
Maddie, you there?
646
00:30:44,226 --> 00:30:46,404
- Maddie?
- Sorry, Mr. Bailey,
647
00:30:46,428 --> 00:30:48,506
130 decibels flying overhead.
648
00:30:48,530 --> 00:30:50,075
It's really loud on this ship.
649
00:30:50,099 --> 00:30:53,044
Listen, could I just...
650
00:30:53,068 --> 00:30:54,479
Maybe look into it a little?
651
00:30:54,503 --> 00:30:56,047
Maybe it'll lead to something.
652
00:30:56,071 --> 00:30:58,617
Well, it's your vacation.
653
00:30:58,641 --> 00:31:00,452
So is that a yes?
654
00:31:00,476 --> 00:31:03,154
Well, if you find something,
I'll look at it.
655
00:31:03,178 --> 00:31:05,156
But no guarantees, all right?
656
00:31:05,180 --> 00:31:08,426
And just remember, the two main
ingredients for stories like this:
657
00:31:08,450 --> 00:31:10,595
Heart and emotion.
658
00:31:10,619 --> 00:31:12,330
Of course.
659
00:31:12,354 --> 00:31:13,854
Thank you, Mr. Bailey.
660
00:31:25,968 --> 00:31:27,579
There they are!
661
00:31:27,603 --> 00:31:29,102
Look. Right there.
662
00:32:06,575 --> 00:32:08,753
"Last night I ran into Dorothy
663
00:32:08,777 --> 00:32:10,488
"in the mess eating dinner.
664
00:32:10,512 --> 00:32:13,324
"I finally had the courage
to talk to her.
665
00:32:13,348 --> 00:32:15,827
"She lives in New York City
666
00:32:15,851 --> 00:32:17,429
"and works as a dance teacher.
667
00:32:17,453 --> 00:32:20,131
"She's as sweet as can be.
668
00:32:20,155 --> 00:32:23,301
"But her brother told me
Dorothy has a fellow back home.
669
00:32:23,325 --> 00:32:26,471
"I hope it's not serious,
because...
670
00:32:26,495 --> 00:32:28,973
"...there is something
about her smile
671
00:32:28,997 --> 00:32:32,744
that gives me hope
for the first time in years."
672
00:32:32,768 --> 00:32:34,279
Hey!
673
00:32:34,303 --> 00:32:36,147
Your mom said I could
find you here.
674
00:32:36,171 --> 00:32:38,416
Yeah. Nice flying today,
it was pretty awesome.
675
00:32:38,440 --> 00:32:42,153
Thanks. So, any update
on our Christmas couple?
676
00:32:42,177 --> 00:32:43,722
Oh, curious, huh?
677
00:32:43,746 --> 00:32:48,059
Look, I'm interested
in the historical aspect of it.
678
00:32:48,083 --> 00:32:50,462
Okay. Well,
679
00:32:50,486 --> 00:32:52,397
I ended up reading the journal
from the beginning,
680
00:32:52,421 --> 00:32:54,332
and it turns out
that Sam did talk to Dorothy.
681
00:32:54,356 --> 00:32:56,434
But he just found out
she has a man back home,
682
00:32:56,458 --> 00:32:59,270
so not really sure how it ends.
683
00:32:59,294 --> 00:33:01,106
Well, I went down
to the archives room
684
00:33:01,130 --> 00:33:02,941
to see if I could
find anything else,
685
00:33:02,965 --> 00:33:04,409
and take a look at this.
686
00:33:04,433 --> 00:33:08,146
"To Dorothy, 1965."
687
00:33:08,170 --> 00:33:09,948
Wonder if Sam made this for her?
688
00:33:09,972 --> 00:33:11,349
Makes sense.
689
00:33:11,373 --> 00:33:13,485
Your dad said
there's a senior chief
690
00:33:13,509 --> 00:33:15,553
who handles all things Christmas,
maybe he could help us.
691
00:33:15,577 --> 00:33:18,790
Yeah. But the post office
closes at 1800.
692
00:33:18,814 --> 00:33:21,192
- That's ten minutes from now.
- Yeah.
693
00:33:21,216 --> 00:33:22,649
Okay.
694
00:33:28,257 --> 00:33:29,635
Senior chief,
695
00:33:29,659 --> 00:33:31,203
I found this old ornament
696
00:33:31,227 --> 00:33:32,337
in the archives room.
697
00:33:32,361 --> 00:33:33,805
We know it's a longshot,
698
00:33:33,829 --> 00:33:35,507
but we were wondering
if you might know
699
00:33:35,531 --> 00:33:37,543
who Dorothy is...
Her name's on the back.
700
00:33:37,567 --> 00:33:41,480
Well, 1965, that was the very
first Christmas Tiger Cruise.
701
00:33:41,504 --> 00:33:44,483
Looks like it could be
from the ornament decorating station.
702
00:33:44,507 --> 00:33:46,585
It's a tradition on the cruise.
703
00:33:46,609 --> 00:33:49,788
Gosh, I have no idea
who Dorothy is, though.
704
00:33:49,812 --> 00:33:53,158
We think a pilot named Sam
made it for her.
705
00:33:53,182 --> 00:33:55,594
We're looking for him too.
706
00:33:55,618 --> 00:33:58,363
You know, my brother has access
to military records.
707
00:33:58,387 --> 00:34:00,365
He works for the VA.
708
00:34:00,389 --> 00:34:02,234
He just went on vacation today,
709
00:34:02,258 --> 00:34:05,804
but he does owe me a favor
for decorating his house
710
00:34:05,828 --> 00:34:07,839
- last year for Christmas.
- Great.
711
00:34:07,863 --> 00:34:09,508
What's Sam's last name?
712
00:34:09,532 --> 00:34:12,299
Unfortunately, we don't have it.
713
00:34:13,336 --> 00:34:15,914
Well, that's a tall order
of eggnog,
714
00:34:15,938 --> 00:34:17,316
but I'll see what I can do.
715
00:34:17,340 --> 00:34:19,251
And this is Sam's journal.
716
00:34:19,275 --> 00:34:23,455
There's a picture he drew
in here, we think...
717
00:34:23,479 --> 00:34:26,091
It might be Dorothy.
718
00:34:26,115 --> 00:34:27,826
A dancer.
719
00:34:27,850 --> 00:34:29,127
You know, some years
720
00:34:29,151 --> 00:34:31,563
the USO performers come
on the ship for Christmas.
721
00:34:31,587 --> 00:34:33,498
You think she might
have been one of them?
722
00:34:33,522 --> 00:34:36,201
Maybe. There's a bunch of
photographs and memorabilia...
723
00:34:36,225 --> 00:34:38,303
Down on the quarterdeck. I saw
them when we boarded the ship.
724
00:34:38,327 --> 00:34:39,972
Yeah, exactly.
You could check there.
725
00:34:39,996 --> 00:34:41,506
Meanwhile, I'll give
my brother a buzz.
726
00:34:41,530 --> 00:34:44,732
- Thanks, Nick.
- Senior chief.
727
00:34:47,703 --> 00:34:49,136
Merry Christmas.
728
00:34:50,506 --> 00:34:52,918
These photos are great.
729
00:34:52,942 --> 00:34:54,608
This ship has so much history.
730
00:34:55,645 --> 00:34:57,511
President Johnson.
731
00:35:04,453 --> 00:35:06,053
This could be Dorothy.
732
00:35:12,194 --> 00:35:14,206
Sure looks a lot like her.
733
00:35:14,230 --> 00:35:16,008
You know, there's
a historical building
734
00:35:16,032 --> 00:35:17,309
for the Navy in New York City.
735
00:35:17,333 --> 00:35:18,844
Yeah? Any chance
you want to go with me?
736
00:35:18,868 --> 00:35:21,446
I mean, we're docking there
tomorrow anyway,
737
00:35:21,470 --> 00:35:22,648
so I could call ahead.
738
00:35:22,672 --> 00:35:25,050
Four years at the naval academy
739
00:35:25,074 --> 00:35:28,475
to serve on the Christmas
version of The Love Boat.
740
00:35:29,512 --> 00:35:31,223
Not funny?
741
00:35:31,247 --> 00:35:34,426
You know my dad'll throw me
in the brig if I don't go with you.
742
00:35:34,450 --> 00:35:35,683
Great!
743
00:35:50,299 --> 00:35:52,277
Look at this!
744
00:35:52,301 --> 00:35:54,346
I can't wait
to see the Rockettes
745
00:35:54,370 --> 00:35:57,182
and the Rockefeller
Christmas tree,
746
00:35:57,206 --> 00:35:58,450
the decorations on Fifth Avenue,
747
00:35:58,474 --> 00:36:00,352
but first, we gotta
get New York pizza.
748
00:36:00,376 --> 00:36:01,853
Okay, she's gonna wear me out.
749
00:36:01,877 --> 00:36:03,255
Have fun, you guys!
750
00:36:03,279 --> 00:36:06,625
Now, the ship leaves
at 8 P.M. on the dot.
751
00:36:06,649 --> 00:36:07,859
Don't be late.
752
00:36:07,883 --> 00:36:10,162
2000 hours. Roger that.
753
00:36:10,186 --> 00:36:13,298
I think the historical building
is right up here.
754
00:36:13,322 --> 00:36:16,735
Do you keep records
of all the performances?
755
00:36:16,759 --> 00:36:18,470
We sure do.
756
00:36:18,494 --> 00:36:23,075
The older ones haven't
been transferred to the computer, though.
757
00:36:23,099 --> 00:36:28,180
We've had all kinds of personalities
to perform for the troops.
758
00:36:28,204 --> 00:36:31,383
- You said 1965?
- Yes.
759
00:36:31,407 --> 00:36:34,019
- The Polaris, right?
- Yes.
760
00:36:34,043 --> 00:36:36,443
Do you see a Dorothy in there?
761
00:36:37,346 --> 00:36:39,591
Here it is.
762
00:36:39,615 --> 00:36:42,461
It looks like Dorothy Milne.
763
00:36:42,485 --> 00:36:46,231
It lists her employment
as a dance instructor.
764
00:36:46,255 --> 00:36:47,833
Just like the journal says.
765
00:36:47,857 --> 00:36:51,103
She actually worked
at the Ovation Dance Studio
766
00:36:51,127 --> 00:36:53,105
right here in the city.
767
00:36:53,129 --> 00:36:55,596
I could hug you right now.
768
00:36:58,534 --> 00:37:00,145
I can't believe it!
769
00:37:00,169 --> 00:37:03,014
The Ovation Dance Studio
is actually still around!
770
00:37:03,038 --> 00:37:04,950
Wonder if Sam
tracked her down there.
771
00:37:04,974 --> 00:37:10,055
I remember the last passage
in his journal said...
772
00:37:10,079 --> 00:37:13,458
"I saw Dorothy perform
last night with the USO."
773
00:37:13,482 --> 00:37:15,694
"She's breathtaking.
774
00:37:15,718 --> 00:37:17,863
"It was like
she was floating on air.
775
00:37:17,887 --> 00:37:20,098
"I got to talk to her again
after the show,
776
00:37:20,122 --> 00:37:23,001
"and she's truly
everything I imagined.
777
00:37:23,025 --> 00:37:25,537
"Sweet, smart...
778
00:37:25,561 --> 00:37:27,639
"But when I went to find her
this morning,
779
00:37:27,663 --> 00:37:30,075
"her brother said Dorothy left
on the cargo plane.
780
00:37:30,099 --> 00:37:33,378
"It's crazy, but I feel like
I've known her forever.
781
00:37:33,402 --> 00:37:37,249
I have to find her
after we dock in Norfolk."
782
00:37:37,273 --> 00:37:40,040
We might just solve this
Christmas mystery after all.
783
00:37:51,387 --> 00:37:53,832
- They are so sweet.
- Aren't they?
784
00:37:53,856 --> 00:37:56,802
Today's the dress rehearsal
for our big Christmas show.
785
00:37:56,826 --> 00:37:58,770
Can I help you with something?
786
00:37:58,794 --> 00:38:00,338
Yes. Hi, I'm Maddie Contino
787
00:38:00,362 --> 00:38:01,840
of the Norfolk Register
newspaper.
788
00:38:01,864 --> 00:38:03,842
- This is Lieutenant Jenkins.
- Nice to meet you both.
789
00:38:03,866 --> 00:38:05,243
- Nice to meet you.
- What's this about?
790
00:38:05,267 --> 00:38:06,645
We're looking for a woman
791
00:38:06,669 --> 00:38:08,246
who might be a military spouse.
792
00:38:08,270 --> 00:38:09,781
Her name is Dorothy Milne.
793
00:38:09,805 --> 00:38:12,050
Apparently she worked here
years ago.
794
00:38:12,074 --> 00:38:15,520
Yes. Dorothy was my teacher
as a girl.
795
00:38:15,544 --> 00:38:18,490
I eventually bought the studio
from the owner.
796
00:38:18,514 --> 00:38:20,425
Could you tell us
more about her?
797
00:38:20,449 --> 00:38:22,494
She moved to New York
to be a Rockette,
798
00:38:22,518 --> 00:38:26,531
but her dreams never quite panned out,
so she worked here instead,
799
00:38:26,555 --> 00:38:28,600
and would sometimes perform
for the troops with the USO.
800
00:38:28,624 --> 00:38:30,202
Any idea where she was from?
801
00:38:30,226 --> 00:38:32,337
Kansas City, I believe.
802
00:38:32,361 --> 00:38:36,441
Do you have any idea
if she was married to a pilot named Sam?
803
00:38:36,465 --> 00:38:40,445
I remember there was a pilot
she met on an aircraft carrier.
804
00:38:40,469 --> 00:38:43,315
He came to find her
after the ship docked.
805
00:38:43,339 --> 00:38:45,917
Surprised her with roses
right here in the studio
806
00:38:45,941 --> 00:38:47,519
in the middle of class!
807
00:38:47,543 --> 00:38:49,721
But she had a boyfriend
at the time
808
00:38:49,745 --> 00:38:51,756
who she said was planning
to propose,
809
00:38:51,780 --> 00:38:54,659
so I'm not sure
who she ended up with.
810
00:38:54,683 --> 00:38:58,697
Any idea what
Sam's last name is?
811
00:38:58,721 --> 00:39:00,665
It was so long ago.
812
00:39:00,689 --> 00:39:02,133
After that Christmas,
813
00:39:02,157 --> 00:39:04,436
we were told Dorothy
moved to California.
814
00:39:04,460 --> 00:39:05,737
But that's all I know.
815
00:39:05,761 --> 00:39:07,594
I'm sorry I couldn't
be more help.
816
00:39:12,501 --> 00:39:14,646
I think we could
use a snack right now.
817
00:39:14,670 --> 00:39:17,082
Have you ever had
roasted chestnuts?
818
00:39:17,106 --> 00:39:18,606
No, actually.
819
00:39:19,709 --> 00:39:21,453
We'll take two.
820
00:39:21,477 --> 00:39:23,855
I got this.
821
00:39:23,879 --> 00:39:25,490
Thank you.
822
00:39:25,514 --> 00:39:28,682
All right.
Let's see what this is.
823
00:39:30,253 --> 00:39:33,632
Lot sweeter than I thought.
824
00:39:33,656 --> 00:39:36,802
Kinda how I feel about you.
825
00:39:36,826 --> 00:39:39,004
I'll take that as a compliment.
826
00:39:39,028 --> 00:39:40,606
So, have you ever been
to New York before?
827
00:39:40,630 --> 00:39:43,408
When I was six my parents
brought me here for Christmas.
828
00:39:43,432 --> 00:39:45,010
- Before the divorce?
- Yeah.
829
00:39:45,034 --> 00:39:47,312
It was our last Christmas
as a family together.
830
00:39:47,336 --> 00:39:48,847
That's bittersweet.
831
00:39:48,871 --> 00:39:52,384
Yeah,
but it was the best Christmas I ever had.
832
00:39:52,408 --> 00:39:55,887
Well, I think it's nice
that you have those memories.
833
00:39:55,911 --> 00:39:58,257
Whenever my dad would be
home for Christmas,
834
00:39:58,281 --> 00:40:00,592
we'd always go
to the Picasso diner
835
00:40:00,616 --> 00:40:02,728
and we would get
extra crispy bacon.
836
00:40:02,752 --> 00:40:03,895
It was kind of our thing.
837
00:40:03,919 --> 00:40:05,264
Extra crispy is
the only way to go.
838
00:40:05,288 --> 00:40:06,431
- I know, right?
- Yeah.
839
00:40:06,455 --> 00:40:08,622
- Here you go.
- Thanks.
840
00:40:11,560 --> 00:40:14,373
That looks really familiar.
841
00:40:14,397 --> 00:40:16,275
New York model train museum?
842
00:40:16,299 --> 00:40:17,876
Annual Christmas show!
843
00:40:17,900 --> 00:40:20,512
I went there when
I was here with my dad.
844
00:40:20,536 --> 00:40:23,015
Yeah? Come on,
you wanna go? It'd be fun!
845
00:40:23,039 --> 00:40:26,018
I don't know.
846
00:40:26,042 --> 00:40:29,810
Oh, come on! You said it yourself,
best Christmas you ever had.
847
00:40:31,447 --> 00:40:32,824
All right, yeah.
Let's do it.
848
00:40:32,848 --> 00:40:34,848
Okay. Perfect.
849
00:40:51,400 --> 00:40:53,734
This really brings me back.
850
00:40:55,938 --> 00:40:57,237
You okay?
851
00:40:58,641 --> 00:41:00,385
Yeah, it's just...
852
00:41:00,409 --> 00:41:03,121
I remember my dad
taught me how trains work
853
00:41:03,145 --> 00:41:04,423
when we were here.
854
00:41:04,447 --> 00:41:06,892
And after the divorce,
that's pretty much
855
00:41:06,916 --> 00:41:10,429
all we talked about...
Trains, planes...
856
00:41:10,453 --> 00:41:12,986
Pretty much anything
with a motor.
857
00:41:16,092 --> 00:41:18,570
You know,
we never went too deep.
858
00:41:18,594 --> 00:41:20,739
Stiff upper lip, you know?
859
00:41:20,763 --> 00:41:23,108
My mom was
the complete opposite.
860
00:41:23,132 --> 00:41:25,944
I think after my dad died
she was just so heartbroken
861
00:41:25,968 --> 00:41:30,282
all she wanted to do was talk about him,
but... I couldn't do it.
862
00:41:30,306 --> 00:41:33,418
- Why not?
- It was too painful.
863
00:41:33,442 --> 00:41:35,109
I'm sorry.
864
00:41:36,812 --> 00:41:39,680
He died in
a training exercise, right?
865
00:41:42,618 --> 00:41:45,197
I was 17...
866
00:41:45,221 --> 00:41:46,787
The day everything changed.
867
00:41:47,623 --> 00:41:49,601
My dad says he was a great man.
868
00:41:49,625 --> 00:41:51,291
He was.
869
00:41:52,461 --> 00:41:54,962
And he loved us very, very much.
870
00:41:59,301 --> 00:42:01,480
So all the times he invited me
871
00:42:01,504 --> 00:42:04,571
to go on the Christmas
Tiger Cruise, I should have.
872
00:42:05,441 --> 00:42:07,486
Well, I'm sure he understood.
873
00:42:07,510 --> 00:42:09,888
It's not easy being a Navy brat.
874
00:42:09,912 --> 00:42:13,191
Yeah, well, it's something
I still regret to this day.
875
00:42:13,215 --> 00:42:16,395
Look, don't beat yourself up
over it.
876
00:42:16,419 --> 00:42:18,397
Believe me, I get it.
877
00:42:18,421 --> 00:42:20,899
All the moving around,
the uncertainty...
878
00:42:20,923 --> 00:42:24,102
Our dads were gone
for months at a time.
879
00:42:24,126 --> 00:42:27,072
Well, you're lucky
yours is still around.
880
00:42:27,096 --> 00:42:29,474
You should cherish that.
881
00:42:29,498 --> 00:42:31,465
I do.
882
00:42:33,002 --> 00:42:36,548
You know,
he... he bought me this little red train...
883
00:42:36,572 --> 00:42:39,151
- Yeah?
- ...At the gift shop here.
884
00:42:39,175 --> 00:42:42,888
I drove that thing around
on every surface of our house
885
00:42:42,912 --> 00:42:44,423
until the wheels fell off.
886
00:42:44,447 --> 00:42:45,991
That's really sweet.
887
00:42:46,015 --> 00:42:50,128
I'll never forget that moment
we picked it out together.
888
00:42:50,152 --> 00:42:52,798
Cost five dollars, but...
889
00:42:52,822 --> 00:42:55,267
Nothin' meant more to me
than that train.
890
00:42:55,291 --> 00:42:56,768
Do you still have it?
891
00:42:56,792 --> 00:42:58,670
Got lost in one of the moves.
892
00:42:58,694 --> 00:43:00,672
I'm sorry.
893
00:43:00,696 --> 00:43:03,074
It's the memory
that matters, right?
894
00:43:03,098 --> 00:43:04,409
Yeah.
895
00:43:04,433 --> 00:43:07,579
Hey. Let's go check out
the North Pole train.
896
00:43:07,603 --> 00:43:09,815
You know what? I'm gonna
get us some hot chocolate,
897
00:43:09,839 --> 00:43:11,349
but I'll meet you over there?
898
00:43:11,373 --> 00:43:14,274
- All right.
- Okay.
899
00:43:16,345 --> 00:43:19,091
This is flight 747 to JFK tower,
900
00:43:19,115 --> 00:43:20,959
comin' in for a landing.
901
00:43:20,983 --> 00:43:23,295
Copy, flight 747.
902
00:43:23,319 --> 00:43:25,430
Proceed to runway one-zero-niner.
903
00:43:25,454 --> 00:43:27,599
And wait for clearance.
904
00:43:27,623 --> 00:43:29,701
Copy.
905
00:43:29,725 --> 00:43:31,336
I brought Teddy here
for the trains,
906
00:43:31,360 --> 00:43:32,704
but he's obsessed with flying.
907
00:43:32,728 --> 00:43:34,239
Smart kid.
908
00:43:34,263 --> 00:43:36,575
You know, Billy is actually
a fighter pilot
909
00:43:36,599 --> 00:43:37,876
in the Navy.
910
00:43:37,900 --> 00:43:40,634
At your service.
911
00:43:41,704 --> 00:43:44,049
Do you fly off
aircraft carriers?
912
00:43:44,073 --> 00:43:45,851
Sure do.
913
00:43:45,875 --> 00:43:47,953
But flying off the carrier
is the easy part.
914
00:43:47,977 --> 00:43:49,921
Landing, that's the hard part.
915
00:43:49,945 --> 00:43:51,890
That's so cool!
916
00:43:51,914 --> 00:43:53,692
I want to be a Navy pilot.
917
00:43:53,716 --> 00:43:56,962
Well, you can
if you put the work in.
918
00:43:56,986 --> 00:43:58,385
Here.
919
00:43:59,288 --> 00:44:03,769
This... whoosh!
Is for you, eh?
920
00:44:03,793 --> 00:44:06,138
No take-backs?
921
00:44:06,162 --> 00:44:09,374
No take-backs, buddy.
Promise.
922
00:44:09,398 --> 00:44:11,376
You just made his Christmas.
923
00:44:11,400 --> 00:44:13,912
Thank you so much.
Have a great holiday.
924
00:44:13,936 --> 00:44:15,302
Merry Christmas.
925
00:44:16,372 --> 00:44:18,583
You know, you were
really good with him.
926
00:44:18,607 --> 00:44:21,720
And did I just hear you say,
"Merry Christmas"?
927
00:44:21,744 --> 00:44:24,323
Yeah, well,
don't tell my shipmates,
928
00:44:24,347 --> 00:44:26,058
they might change
my call sign to "Santa."
929
00:44:26,082 --> 00:44:28,415
No, they'd never believe me.
930
00:44:29,685 --> 00:44:31,463
Hey, we should probably
go get something to eat,
931
00:44:31,487 --> 00:44:33,165
and I know a place
that's gonna actually
932
00:44:33,189 --> 00:44:34,833
change the way you see
Christmas forever.
933
00:44:34,857 --> 00:44:36,301
Mind games, huh?
934
00:44:36,325 --> 00:44:38,570
It'll definitely
mess with your brain.
935
00:44:38,594 --> 00:44:40,461
Come on.
936
00:44:46,602 --> 00:44:48,680
Brain freeze!
937
00:44:48,704 --> 00:44:51,583
They don't call it the colossal
Christmas cocoa for nothing.
938
00:44:51,607 --> 00:44:53,552
You don't mess around here.
939
00:44:53,576 --> 00:44:55,654
We take Christmas
very seriously.
940
00:44:55,678 --> 00:44:59,057
- Two burgers coming up.
- Thank you.
941
00:44:59,081 --> 00:45:02,527
I feel like I don't have
a care in the world right now.
942
00:45:02,551 --> 00:45:05,330
Honestly, that's not
happened very often.
943
00:45:05,354 --> 00:45:08,133
That's how I feel when I'm
flying my jet over the ocean,
944
00:45:08,157 --> 00:45:11,169
those moments when
I'm at total peace.
945
00:45:11,193 --> 00:45:13,772
Until I realize
I have to land on a ship
946
00:45:13,796 --> 00:45:17,642
that feels like it's the size
of a postage stamp.
947
00:45:17,666 --> 00:45:19,611
Does that ever scare you?
948
00:45:19,635 --> 00:45:21,880
I love every second
of what I do.
949
00:45:21,904 --> 00:45:24,416
The adrenaline and the rush...
950
00:45:24,440 --> 00:45:27,552
I don't think
I'm scared of anything.
951
00:45:27,576 --> 00:45:29,154
Not even Christmas?
952
00:45:29,178 --> 00:45:30,989
Christmas?
953
00:45:31,013 --> 00:45:33,058
I'm just sayin', it...
954
00:45:33,082 --> 00:45:35,727
Kind of seems like you've
been running away from it.
955
00:45:35,751 --> 00:45:37,262
What do you mean?
956
00:45:37,286 --> 00:45:38,663
Based on what
you told me earlier,
957
00:45:38,687 --> 00:45:41,566
it seemed like
maybe your parents got divorced
958
00:45:41,590 --> 00:45:43,301
shortly after your trip here.
959
00:45:43,325 --> 00:45:45,470
Yeah, well, after that,
960
00:45:45,494 --> 00:45:47,739
it was mostly mom and me
at Christmas.
961
00:45:47,763 --> 00:45:50,776
Just wasn't the same
without my family together.
962
00:45:50,800 --> 00:45:54,980
Just couldn't really see the
magic in the holiday anymore.
963
00:45:55,004 --> 00:45:57,104
- I'm sorry.
- Yeah.
964
00:45:58,441 --> 00:46:02,587
And I'm also sorry
'cause I totally judged you.
965
00:46:02,611 --> 00:46:04,589
It's okay.
I know I can be
966
00:46:04,613 --> 00:46:06,658
a bit of a Christmas curmudgeon.
967
00:46:06,682 --> 00:46:08,315
A bit?
968
00:46:11,687 --> 00:46:12,998
Well, it's okay.
969
00:46:13,022 --> 00:46:17,436
If I wave my Merry magic wand,
970
00:46:17,460 --> 00:46:20,505
maybe you'd think about embracing
some new Christmas memories.
971
00:46:20,529 --> 00:46:22,474
Like what?
972
00:46:22,498 --> 00:46:25,177
Like, you know, today, we...
973
00:46:25,201 --> 00:46:26,978
You made the little boy smile
974
00:46:27,002 --> 00:46:28,713
at the train show, right?
975
00:46:28,737 --> 00:46:30,949
He met his hero.
976
00:46:30,973 --> 00:46:35,587
And we saw the world's
most adorable dance troupe,
977
00:46:35,611 --> 00:46:37,889
and I wasn't gonna say anything,
978
00:46:37,913 --> 00:46:41,193
but it appears that you actually
took a bite of your candy cane.
979
00:46:41,217 --> 00:46:44,196
I don't know what
you're talking about.
980
00:46:44,220 --> 00:46:46,798
Okay.
981
00:46:46,822 --> 00:46:50,035
Yeah,
I haven't had this much fun in a long time.
982
00:46:50,059 --> 00:46:51,492
Good!
983
00:46:52,561 --> 00:46:54,539
You're amazing.
984
00:46:54,563 --> 00:46:56,041
Why?
985
00:46:56,065 --> 00:46:58,977
The way you made me imagine
our day like a living scrapbook.
986
00:46:59,001 --> 00:47:01,746
You really have
a way with words.
987
00:47:01,770 --> 00:47:04,416
Well, I'm a writer. So...
988
00:47:04,440 --> 00:47:06,473
You're much more than that.
989
00:47:12,147 --> 00:47:14,214
It's my mom.
990
00:47:15,718 --> 00:47:18,163
Oh, my gosh, we have to go.
It's 7:30.
991
00:47:18,187 --> 00:47:20,332
Sorry!
Forget the burgers!
992
00:47:20,356 --> 00:47:22,901
Sorry. Here you go!
Merry Christmas.
993
00:47:22,925 --> 00:47:25,392
Yeah, Merry Christmas! Sorry!
994
00:47:28,497 --> 00:47:29,875
Taxi!
995
00:47:29,899 --> 00:47:31,031
Taxi!
996
00:47:34,103 --> 00:47:35,369
Pier 90.
997
00:47:37,640 --> 00:47:39,985
- We're almost there.
- We're never gonna make it.
998
00:47:40,009 --> 00:47:40,919
Maybe we should run.
999
00:47:40,943 --> 00:47:42,687
- Run?!
- Yeah.
1000
00:47:42,711 --> 00:47:45,012
- What?!
- We can do it. Come on!
1001
00:47:47,216 --> 00:47:49,194
Go, go, go, go!
1002
00:47:49,218 --> 00:47:52,063
You're crazy!
1003
00:47:52,087 --> 00:47:53,954
Excuse us! Sorry!
1004
00:47:55,824 --> 00:47:57,591
It's this way!
1005
00:47:58,594 --> 00:47:59,938
Hi, Santa!
1006
00:47:59,962 --> 00:48:01,072
Wait.
1007
00:48:01,096 --> 00:48:02,607
Wait, wait, wait, wait.
1008
00:48:02,631 --> 00:48:04,609
Merry Christmas!
1009
00:48:04,633 --> 00:48:05,966
Wait!
1010
00:48:21,550 --> 00:48:23,317
You barely made it, Lieutenant.
1011
00:48:28,857 --> 00:48:31,269
I can't believe
we just ran 15 blocks.
1012
00:48:31,293 --> 00:48:32,837
I know.
1013
00:48:32,861 --> 00:48:35,440
Thank you for today.
1014
00:48:35,464 --> 00:48:37,676
You know, for all the memories.
1015
00:48:37,700 --> 00:48:38,910
The new ones.
1016
00:48:38,934 --> 00:48:40,834
You're welcome, Billy.
1017
00:48:44,975 --> 00:48:46,252
Sarah? It's Maddie.
1018
00:48:46,276 --> 00:48:48,655
Hey, girl. Are you surviving
the high seas?
1019
00:48:48,679 --> 00:48:50,290
Yes. I'll be back tomorrow.
1020
00:48:50,314 --> 00:48:51,958
How's Mr. Maverick?
1021
00:48:51,982 --> 00:48:54,527
How's the research going?
1022
00:48:54,551 --> 00:48:56,195
You're no fun.
1023
00:48:56,219 --> 00:48:58,931
Okay, so I have good news
and bad news.
1024
00:48:58,955 --> 00:49:00,033
The good?
1025
00:49:00,057 --> 00:49:01,467
I found Dorothy Milne.
1026
00:49:01,491 --> 00:49:02,769
Really? Where?
1027
00:49:02,793 --> 00:49:05,405
She moved to San Diego in 1966.
1028
00:49:05,429 --> 00:49:06,806
And the bad?
1029
00:49:06,830 --> 00:49:08,107
I can't find her after that.
1030
00:49:08,131 --> 00:49:09,509
She probably got married
1031
00:49:09,533 --> 00:49:11,077
and changed her name.
1032
00:49:11,101 --> 00:49:13,079
The question is, to whom?
1033
00:49:13,103 --> 00:49:14,547
Thanks for the info, Sarah.
1034
00:49:14,571 --> 00:49:16,015
Anytime. And you owe me
1035
00:49:16,039 --> 00:49:18,051
a mistletoe Martini
when you get back.
1036
00:49:18,075 --> 00:49:19,908
Can't wait.
1037
00:49:22,446 --> 00:49:25,591
And you need to dish.
I want to hear
1038
00:49:25,615 --> 00:49:27,293
all about this mystery man.
1039
00:49:27,317 --> 00:49:29,629
The only thing I will be
dishing is Christmas dinner.
1040
00:49:29,653 --> 00:49:31,731
Can you transfer me
to Mr. Bailey?
1041
00:49:31,755 --> 00:49:33,232
Sure. Yeah.
1042
00:49:33,256 --> 00:49:35,101
Maddie again?
Can I talk to her?
1043
00:49:35,125 --> 00:49:37,737
I had to transfer her
to Mr. Bailey. Sorry.
1044
00:49:37,761 --> 00:49:40,373
Maddie,
1045
00:49:40,397 --> 00:49:41,641
did you get the story?
1046
00:49:41,665 --> 00:49:43,443
Well, there's a man and a woman
1047
00:49:43,467 --> 00:49:46,679
who met on the very first
Christmas Tiger Cruise in 1965.
1048
00:49:46,703 --> 00:49:48,348
It's all in his old journal
I found.
1049
00:49:48,372 --> 00:49:50,750
He was a pilot,
she was a dancer,
1050
00:49:50,774 --> 00:49:53,553
performed on the ship,
and then he tracked her down to New York.
1051
00:49:53,577 --> 00:49:56,689
It's such a great story
if it has a happy ending.
1052
00:49:56,713 --> 00:49:58,324
Wait. "If"?
1053
00:49:58,348 --> 00:50:00,360
I hit a bit of a snag.
1054
00:50:00,384 --> 00:50:01,527
I can't find the couple.
1055
00:50:01,551 --> 00:50:03,596
Well, that is a problem...
1056
00:50:03,620 --> 00:50:05,865
Because I need that article
after all.
1057
00:50:05,889 --> 00:50:07,767
Excuse me?
1058
00:50:07,791 --> 00:50:10,703
Well, my feature Christmas story
fell through.
1059
00:50:10,727 --> 00:50:13,940
Okay. Okay,
I'll try my best, Mr. Bailey.
1060
00:50:13,964 --> 00:50:15,708
All right.
Only five days left.
1061
00:50:15,732 --> 00:50:17,844
Find me that ending, Maddie.
1062
00:50:17,868 --> 00:50:19,200
Okay.
1063
00:50:27,344 --> 00:50:29,322
Hey, Nick?
1064
00:50:29,346 --> 00:50:32,658
Maddie! How's it goin'
with your Christmas quest?
1065
00:50:32,682 --> 00:50:34,794
Made a little progress.
1066
00:50:34,818 --> 00:50:36,262
I learned Dorothy's last name.
1067
00:50:36,286 --> 00:50:37,930
But unfortunately,
I haven't been able
1068
00:50:37,954 --> 00:50:40,199
to get anything on her
past 1966.
1069
00:50:40,223 --> 00:50:42,135
Did your brother
call you back yet?
1070
00:50:42,159 --> 00:50:44,470
Yes. He told me unless
you're next of kin
1071
00:50:44,494 --> 00:50:47,540
you have to file a freedom of information
request for military records.
1072
00:50:47,564 --> 00:50:49,942
That could take weeks.
I don't have that kind of time.
1073
00:50:49,966 --> 00:50:51,010
I'm sorry.
1074
00:50:51,034 --> 00:50:52,812
No, hey, don't apologize.
1075
00:50:52,836 --> 00:50:54,380
You've been wonderful.
1076
00:50:54,404 --> 00:50:56,404
- Thanks, Nick.
- See ya, Maddie.
1077
00:51:00,343 --> 00:51:02,388
Maddie, how
is the article coming along?
1078
00:51:02,412 --> 00:51:05,458
Unfortunately,
it's not coming along
1079
00:51:05,482 --> 00:51:06,792
as easily as I had hoped,
1080
00:51:06,816 --> 00:51:10,129
but it's been
a fun adventure and...
1081
00:51:10,153 --> 00:51:12,665
Billy's been amazing.
1082
00:51:12,689 --> 00:51:13,988
Billy?
1083
00:51:15,125 --> 00:51:17,002
Wonderful.
1084
00:51:17,026 --> 00:51:20,495
It's been...
Enlightening.
1085
00:51:22,365 --> 00:51:24,276
Well, I'm glad to hear it.
1086
00:51:24,300 --> 00:51:27,668
And I hope everybody
enjoyed the cruise.
1087
00:51:29,806 --> 00:51:32,852
And this time with my girls...
1088
00:51:32,876 --> 00:51:36,255
Was just the best
Christmas gift.
1089
00:51:36,279 --> 00:51:38,446
That makes me happy.
1090
00:51:39,415 --> 00:51:41,582
Family is everything.
1091
00:51:47,023 --> 00:51:48,567
Apologies.
1092
00:51:48,591 --> 00:51:50,236
I need to excuse myself.
1093
00:51:50,260 --> 00:51:51,492
Work?
1094
00:51:52,629 --> 00:51:55,329
Just a few lists
I need to double-check.
1095
00:51:56,499 --> 00:51:57,799
Excuse me.
1096
00:52:00,270 --> 00:52:01,981
A toast.
1097
00:52:02,005 --> 00:52:03,949
To friends...
1098
00:52:03,973 --> 00:52:06,218
Family...
1099
00:52:06,242 --> 00:52:08,087
And Christmas!
1100
00:52:08,111 --> 00:52:11,412
Cheers.
1101
00:52:31,434 --> 00:52:32,878
Merry Christmas.
1102
00:52:32,902 --> 00:52:34,669
Merry Christmas.
1103
00:52:36,406 --> 00:52:37,805
Merry Christmas.
1104
00:52:41,244 --> 00:52:42,721
Merry Christmas!
1105
00:52:44,547 --> 00:52:48,260
- Santa's here!
- Merry Christmas!
1106
00:52:48,284 --> 00:52:51,163
Come on, kids, line up
in a single-file line,
1107
00:52:51,187 --> 00:52:52,598
everyone can see Santa.
1108
00:52:52,622 --> 00:52:55,968
- You are a miracle worker.
- Me?
1109
00:52:55,992 --> 00:52:57,970
What happened on that trip
to New York?
1110
00:52:57,994 --> 00:53:02,408
We just talked a lot
about the past and the future,
1111
00:53:02,432 --> 00:53:06,278
and... I reminded Billy
what makes Christmas so special.
1112
00:53:06,302 --> 00:53:07,479
Well...
1113
00:53:07,503 --> 00:53:10,115
He seems very happy.
1114
00:53:10,139 --> 00:53:12,373
Thank you.
1115
00:53:15,178 --> 00:53:16,744
You too, kiddo.
1116
00:53:22,919 --> 00:53:25,786
Merry Christmas, young man!
1117
00:53:31,294 --> 00:53:34,540
I told you that first night
I met you I can be spontaneous.
1118
00:53:34,564 --> 00:53:37,576
Yeah, you did.
And I was wrong about you.
1119
00:53:37,600 --> 00:53:40,312
Where'd you get
that belly, anyway?
1120
00:53:40,336 --> 00:53:42,081
Two life preservers, remember?
1121
00:53:45,141 --> 00:53:47,920
Good use of a flotation device
1122
00:53:47,944 --> 00:53:50,623
and... sparkles.
1123
00:53:50,647 --> 00:53:52,358
Yeah, sparkles.
1124
00:53:52,382 --> 00:53:56,584
Tons and... tons
of sparkles.
1125
00:53:57,854 --> 00:53:59,553
VoilĂ .
1126
00:54:01,691 --> 00:54:03,557
Not too shabby, huh?
1127
00:54:17,273 --> 00:54:19,184
Is... is it...?
1128
00:54:19,208 --> 00:54:21,242
Snow.
1129
00:54:24,380 --> 00:54:27,092
It's the perfect night.
1130
00:54:27,116 --> 00:54:28,894
Absolutely...
1131
00:54:28,918 --> 00:54:30,451
Perfect.
1132
00:54:41,664 --> 00:54:44,665
Billy, this isn't a good idea.
1133
00:54:48,204 --> 00:54:50,449
Why not?
1134
00:54:50,473 --> 00:54:52,284
I think you're so great,
1135
00:54:52,308 --> 00:54:55,387
but whatever this is
here on the ship, it's...
1136
00:54:55,411 --> 00:54:58,958
It's not gonna work
back home. I...
1137
00:54:58,982 --> 00:55:01,860
I'm so sorry.
I should go.
1138
00:55:01,884 --> 00:55:03,451
Maddie, don't...
1139
00:55:08,091 --> 00:55:10,169
Tigers, thank you for joining us
1140
00:55:10,193 --> 00:55:12,371
on our 4-day cruise
of the eastern seaboard.
1141
00:55:12,395 --> 00:55:14,440
It's been a pleasure
having you onboard,
1142
00:55:14,464 --> 00:55:17,176
and we wish you the merriest
of Christmases.
1143
00:55:17,200 --> 00:55:20,145
Sayonara, ladies.
Have a wonderful Christmas.
1144
00:55:20,169 --> 00:55:22,147
I'm off to Aspen to meet
the rest of my family.
1145
00:55:22,171 --> 00:55:26,140
- It's been real, Charlotte.
- Real fun.
1146
00:55:28,411 --> 00:55:31,790
We just had the best time,
Chet. Thank you.
1147
00:55:31,814 --> 00:55:35,861
You're welcome. And I hope I wake
up to your article Christmas day.
1148
00:55:35,885 --> 00:55:37,251
I hope so too.
1149
00:55:38,287 --> 00:55:39,898
I thought Billy
1150
00:55:39,922 --> 00:55:42,801
would have shown up
to say goodbye, but...
1151
00:55:42,825 --> 00:55:45,270
Well, Merry Christmas, ladies.
1152
00:55:45,294 --> 00:55:46,872
You too, Chet.
1153
00:55:46,896 --> 00:55:48,062
Merry Christmas.
1154
00:55:49,265 --> 00:55:51,977
Maddie! I'm so glad
I caught you before you left.
1155
00:55:52,001 --> 00:55:53,445
We'll get the bags to the car.
1156
00:55:53,469 --> 00:55:54,480
Do you have the keys?
1157
00:55:54,504 --> 00:55:56,582
My brother found
a Samuel William
1158
00:55:56,606 --> 00:55:58,517
who was a pilot
on the Polaris in 1965.
1159
00:55:58,541 --> 00:56:00,152
That's amazing!
What about the records?
1160
00:56:00,176 --> 00:56:02,488
I thought we needed
a freedom of information request.
1161
00:56:02,512 --> 00:56:05,891
Turns out he was awarded the Navy
cross for extraordinary heroism.
1162
00:56:05,915 --> 00:56:08,027
He shot down three enemy
aircraft in Vietnam,
1163
00:56:08,051 --> 00:56:10,929
and that makes him a person
of exceptional prominence,
1164
00:56:10,953 --> 00:56:12,931
which is an exception
to the rule
1165
00:56:12,955 --> 00:56:15,134
of releasing records to the public
without a formal request.
1166
00:56:15,158 --> 00:56:17,002
That's so amazing.
So where is he now?
1167
00:56:17,026 --> 00:56:19,938
He went back to Vietnam in 1967
1168
00:56:19,962 --> 00:56:21,607
and, sadly,
went missing in action.
1169
00:56:21,631 --> 00:56:23,776
Did they ever find him?
1170
00:56:23,800 --> 00:56:26,678
It's complicated.
While Sam was MIA,
1171
00:56:26,702 --> 00:56:29,048
there was a fire at
the VA storage facility
1172
00:56:29,072 --> 00:56:30,716
in Missouri which
houses the records.
1173
00:56:30,740 --> 00:56:32,084
The strange part is,
1174
00:56:32,108 --> 00:56:34,253
after the fire,
the trail goes cold.
1175
00:56:34,277 --> 00:56:36,755
My brother couldn't find
any more from military records.
1176
00:56:36,779 --> 00:56:39,914
So we don't even know
if he's alive?
1177
00:56:41,784 --> 00:56:44,229
Okay. Well, I have his name,
I can do my own search.
1178
00:56:44,253 --> 00:56:46,865
Yeah. Well,
I hope it works out.
1179
00:56:46,889 --> 00:56:48,333
Good luck.
1180
00:56:48,357 --> 00:56:49,657
Thanks.
1181
00:56:52,261 --> 00:56:53,872
Hey.
1182
00:56:53,896 --> 00:56:55,741
Thanks for everything.
1183
00:56:55,765 --> 00:56:56,997
Same to you.
1184
00:57:07,944 --> 00:57:09,721
Merry Christmas, Billy.
1185
00:57:09,745 --> 00:57:11,479
Merry Christmas, Maddie.
1186
00:57:13,950 --> 00:57:16,061
You stay safe, okay?
1187
00:57:16,085 --> 00:57:17,651
Yeah.
1188
00:57:44,547 --> 00:57:46,892
Merry Christmas.
1189
00:57:46,916 --> 00:57:48,482
Merry Christmas.
1190
00:57:49,919 --> 00:57:52,164
So... Maddie told me
1191
00:57:52,188 --> 00:57:55,033
that you had a great day
in New York.
1192
00:57:55,057 --> 00:57:57,136
Yeah, it was nice.
1193
00:57:57,160 --> 00:57:59,605
We ended up at the train show.
1194
00:57:59,629 --> 00:58:02,141
The same one
I took you to as a kid?
1195
00:58:04,033 --> 00:58:08,714
Yeah. Brought back a lot
of memories of Christmas.
1196
00:58:08,738 --> 00:58:11,438
And memories of the divorce.
1197
00:58:13,809 --> 00:58:16,588
You know, we never really
talked about you leaving, pop.
1198
00:58:16,612 --> 00:58:19,458
One day you just moved away
and it was...
1199
00:58:19,482 --> 00:58:21,782
The code of silence after that.
1200
00:58:23,085 --> 00:58:25,252
I regret that.
1201
00:58:26,556 --> 00:58:28,567
Somehow it just seemed easier
1202
00:58:28,591 --> 00:58:31,336
to act like nothing happened.
1203
00:58:31,360 --> 00:58:36,008
I just... I didn't understand,
especially at Christmas.
1204
00:58:36,032 --> 00:58:38,544
I just wanted my dad.
1205
00:58:38,568 --> 00:58:40,179
I failed you.
1206
00:58:40,203 --> 00:58:42,036
I failed your mom.
1207
00:58:43,372 --> 00:58:46,407
But I want you to know
how much I missed you.
1208
00:58:48,678 --> 00:58:50,489
When you got older,
why do you think
1209
00:58:50,513 --> 00:58:52,746
I wanted you
to be a pilot so bad?
1210
00:58:54,684 --> 00:58:57,629
To follow in your footsteps?
1211
00:58:57,653 --> 00:58:59,364
To...
1212
00:58:59,388 --> 00:59:01,455
To be close to you.
1213
00:59:02,725 --> 00:59:06,104
You are the most important thing
to me in my entire life,
1214
00:59:06,128 --> 00:59:08,762
more important than any career.
1215
00:59:09,732 --> 00:59:11,577
Your career is
everything to you.
1216
00:59:11,601 --> 00:59:14,134
And I'm proud
of what I've accomplished.
1217
00:59:15,371 --> 00:59:17,816
But nothing...
1218
00:59:17,840 --> 00:59:21,842
Nothing holds a candle
to my only son.
1219
00:59:26,182 --> 00:59:27,781
Thanks, pop.
1220
00:59:34,257 --> 00:59:36,768
Maddie, how's my
Christmas story coming?
1221
00:59:36,792 --> 00:59:38,437
I'm still working on it,
1222
00:59:38,461 --> 00:59:40,906
but I'm honestly not sure
if it's gonna be done in time.
1223
00:59:40,930 --> 00:59:43,575
Well, I'm counting on this.
You have till end of day,
1224
00:59:43,599 --> 00:59:45,866
then I'm gonna have to go
with something else.
1225
00:59:47,203 --> 00:59:50,182
I can't believe this.
1226
00:59:50,206 --> 00:59:52,684
I finally have a heartwarming
story worth telling,
1227
00:59:52,708 --> 00:59:55,020
and I don't even know
how to tell it. I...
1228
00:59:55,044 --> 00:59:56,622
I don't know what else to do.
1229
00:59:56,646 --> 00:59:59,024
Go get hot chocolate with me?
1230
00:59:59,048 --> 01:00:02,294
With marshmallows?
Lots of marshmallows?
1231
01:00:02,318 --> 01:00:03,762
As many as you want.
1232
01:00:03,786 --> 01:00:07,165
- Okay.
- Lets go.
1233
01:00:07,189 --> 01:00:10,369
So you can't find any record
1234
01:00:10,393 --> 01:00:11,737
on Sam William?
1235
01:00:11,761 --> 01:00:13,739
No, I found plenty,
but none that match
1236
01:00:13,763 --> 01:00:15,507
the age and profile
of our pilot.
1237
01:00:15,531 --> 01:00:18,443
So frustrating. It's like he's
a ghost or something.
1238
01:00:18,467 --> 01:00:20,812
I can't believe it's this
hard to find someone.
1239
01:00:20,836 --> 01:00:23,081
I know.
It's a mystery.
1240
01:00:23,105 --> 01:00:26,885
Sounds like you've had quite
the adventure on that ship.
1241
01:00:26,909 --> 01:00:31,990
By the way,
whatever happened to Mr. Maverick?
1242
01:00:32,014 --> 01:00:34,026
We...
1243
01:00:34,050 --> 01:00:35,727
We kissed.
1244
01:00:35,751 --> 01:00:37,095
What?!
1245
01:00:37,119 --> 01:00:38,463
But it's not going anywhere.
1246
01:00:38,487 --> 01:00:42,467
Wait. A romance grounded
before taking flight?
1247
01:00:42,491 --> 01:00:44,002
- Do you like him?
- Yes.
1248
01:00:44,026 --> 01:00:46,238
But it's not that simple, Sarah.
1249
01:00:46,262 --> 01:00:48,006
Just imagine the wedding!
1250
01:00:48,030 --> 01:00:51,943
All those handsome groomsmen
in uniform? With their swords?
1251
01:00:51,967 --> 01:00:55,180
Your bridesmaids in peach?
That is my color palette, by the way.
1252
01:00:55,204 --> 01:00:58,317
- A wedding announcement.
- I'm convincing, but...
1253
01:00:58,341 --> 01:01:01,653
No, maybe there's a wedding
announcement for Sam and Dorothy.
1254
01:01:01,677 --> 01:01:03,021
I like it.
1255
01:01:03,045 --> 01:01:04,990
I don't know why I haven't
thought about this before.
1256
01:01:05,014 --> 01:01:07,514
- You're on to something.
- Come on.
1257
01:01:12,121 --> 01:01:13,921
Billy.
1258
01:01:15,558 --> 01:01:17,458
Can we talk?
1259
01:01:19,161 --> 01:01:21,940
I hope it's okay
I came to see you.
1260
01:01:21,964 --> 01:01:23,442
Yeah, of course.
1261
01:01:23,466 --> 01:01:24,943
Is everything okay?
1262
01:01:24,967 --> 01:01:26,845
Yeah, everything's good.
1263
01:01:26,869 --> 01:01:30,148
I... I brought this for you.
1264
01:01:30,172 --> 01:01:32,184
You know, just in case
you find him.
1265
01:01:32,208 --> 01:01:36,321
I... I can't believe
you came all this way
1266
01:01:36,345 --> 01:01:38,457
just to give me this.
1267
01:01:38,481 --> 01:01:42,761
You know, I... really didn't want
to say goodbye to you yesterday.
1268
01:01:42,785 --> 01:01:46,531
When you left, it felt...
It felt wrong.
1269
01:01:46,555 --> 01:01:50,958
You know? Like I was
losing something.
1270
01:01:54,663 --> 01:01:56,641
I've fallen for you, Maddie.
1271
01:01:56,665 --> 01:01:58,443
And before you say anything,
1272
01:01:58,467 --> 01:02:01,046
I know how you feel
about what I do.
1273
01:02:01,070 --> 01:02:03,637
The military life. But...
1274
01:02:05,007 --> 01:02:08,553
I was just hopin' maybe
I could take you out on a date.
1275
01:02:08,577 --> 01:02:10,778
We can see where things go.
1276
01:02:11,881 --> 01:02:13,280
Billy.
1277
01:02:14,450 --> 01:02:16,562
What if one date turns into two,
1278
01:02:16,586 --> 01:02:21,400
and then two dates
turns into three, and...
1279
01:02:21,424 --> 01:02:23,202
Look, if...
1280
01:02:23,226 --> 01:02:26,271
If this goes somewhere,
it's not gonna end well.
1281
01:02:26,295 --> 01:02:30,664
So is it even worth
taking that risk?
1282
01:02:33,703 --> 01:02:36,748
Remember when you asked me
if I was ever scared when I'm flying,
1283
01:02:36,772 --> 01:02:39,751
and I told you that
I'm not scared of anything?
1284
01:02:42,044 --> 01:02:44,478
Well, the truth is...
1285
01:02:45,515 --> 01:02:47,515
I'm scared of falling in love.
1286
01:02:50,653 --> 01:02:53,487
But I'm willing
to take that chance.
1287
01:02:58,761 --> 01:03:01,228
Billy... I'm so sorry.
I can't...
1288
01:03:02,465 --> 01:03:04,076
So is that it?
1289
01:03:04,100 --> 01:03:08,180
Maddie, what if our whole lives
have led up to this point?
1290
01:03:08,204 --> 01:03:12,006
What if you and I found each
other just like Sam and Dorothy?
1291
01:03:14,277 --> 01:03:16,822
I have to go back to work.
1292
01:03:16,846 --> 01:03:18,045
Maddie...
1293
01:03:21,250 --> 01:03:24,163
I'm not gonna hurt you.
1294
01:03:24,187 --> 01:03:26,687
You don't know that.
1295
01:03:42,205 --> 01:03:44,082
He seems sweet.
1296
01:03:44,106 --> 01:03:48,242
Yeah, he is,
but romance grounded, remember?
1297
01:03:50,780 --> 01:03:52,291
Look. That's them.
1298
01:03:52,315 --> 01:03:56,717
They were married
on Christmas day in 1974.
1299
01:03:57,753 --> 01:03:59,831
But their last name
isn't William,
1300
01:03:59,855 --> 01:04:01,400
it's Williams.
1301
01:04:01,424 --> 01:04:03,735
They must have gotten it wrong
on his military file
1302
01:04:03,759 --> 01:04:05,437
before the fire.
1303
01:04:05,461 --> 01:04:08,273
Fire? Whatever.
You're a genius. Keep going.
1304
01:04:08,297 --> 01:04:11,510
Last known address...
1305
01:04:11,534 --> 01:04:14,335
Veterans home in Norfolk.
1306
01:04:19,842 --> 01:04:23,488
Yes, hi, this is Maddie Contino
of the Norfolk Register.
1307
01:04:23,512 --> 01:04:26,525
I was calling about a couple
who lives at your home.
1308
01:04:26,549 --> 01:04:29,116
Samuel and Dorothy Williams?
1309
01:04:30,786 --> 01:04:33,065
No, I'm not.
1310
01:04:33,089 --> 01:04:35,867
I understand. Thank you.
1311
01:04:35,891 --> 01:04:37,302
What did they say?
1312
01:04:37,326 --> 01:04:39,171
They moved out
a couple of years ago
1313
01:04:39,195 --> 01:04:42,207
and they can't give me
any information unless I'm family.
1314
01:04:42,231 --> 01:04:43,275
So close!
1315
01:04:43,299 --> 01:04:45,777
Wait. Look at that.
1316
01:04:45,801 --> 01:04:48,213
The call sign
painted on his plane.
1317
01:04:48,237 --> 01:04:50,349
What does it say?
1318
01:04:50,373 --> 01:04:55,020
"Picas... so"?
1319
01:04:55,044 --> 01:04:56,677
Picasso.
1320
01:04:58,080 --> 01:04:59,524
- That's funny.
- What?
1321
01:04:59,548 --> 01:05:01,360
There's a diner
I've been going to
1322
01:05:01,384 --> 01:05:03,895
since I was a little girl,
the Picasso's diner.
1323
01:05:03,919 --> 01:05:05,497
Do you think there
could be a connection?
1324
01:05:05,521 --> 01:05:08,634
It would be a Christmas
miracle if there is.
1325
01:05:08,658 --> 01:05:11,225
Go get 'em, Maddie.
1326
01:05:15,398 --> 01:05:17,609
Hi. Sharon.
1327
01:05:17,633 --> 01:05:19,745
Maddie!
Your sister joining?
1328
01:05:19,769 --> 01:05:21,847
No, no, I'm not here to eat.
1329
01:05:21,871 --> 01:05:24,283
No, I actually have a question
about a story that I'm working on.
1330
01:05:24,307 --> 01:05:26,184
- Is it about that Bank president?
- No, not him.
1331
01:05:26,208 --> 01:05:29,554
It's a man named Sam Williams,
he was a pilot for the Navy,
1332
01:05:29,578 --> 01:05:30,922
he married a woman
named Dorothy?
1333
01:05:30,946 --> 01:05:32,791
Yes, Sam, he owned the diner.
1334
01:05:32,815 --> 01:05:34,793
He sold it about 25 years ago.
1335
01:05:34,817 --> 01:05:36,261
I worked for him as a teenager.
1336
01:05:36,285 --> 01:05:37,929
Any idea where he is now?
1337
01:05:37,953 --> 01:05:40,632
No, but I do believe that he has
a daughter in Virginia beach.
1338
01:05:40,656 --> 01:05:41,800
Lily is her name.
1339
01:05:41,824 --> 01:05:43,402
Sharon, you are amazing.
1340
01:05:43,426 --> 01:05:44,903
Okay, I'll see you
on Christmas day!
1341
01:05:44,927 --> 01:05:46,727
- Okay!
- Thanks!
1342
01:05:52,601 --> 01:05:55,480
Look! You've had
that bear forever!
1343
01:05:55,504 --> 01:05:59,951
Okay, that sounds great.
I'll see you tomorrow.
1344
01:05:59,975 --> 01:06:02,087
You guys, I did it.
1345
01:06:02,111 --> 01:06:03,255
I found Sam and Dorothy.
1346
01:06:03,279 --> 01:06:04,890
They live with
their daughter now.
1347
01:06:04,914 --> 01:06:06,591
My gosh, that's amazing!
1348
01:06:06,615 --> 01:06:08,882
I'm gonna call Mr. Bailey,
okay? Okay.
1349
01:06:39,683 --> 01:06:42,061
- Maddie?
- Yeah! Hi! Merry Christmas.
1350
01:06:42,085 --> 01:06:44,030
Merry Christmas.
They're on the back porch.
1351
01:06:44,054 --> 01:06:46,688
- Come on in.
- Okay, thank you.
1352
01:06:50,827 --> 01:06:52,872
Come on in. Mom, dad,
1353
01:06:52,896 --> 01:06:54,907
this is Maddie from
the Norfolk Register.
1354
01:06:54,931 --> 01:06:57,209
- I'll get you some tea, Maddie.
- Thank you. Hi!
1355
01:06:57,233 --> 01:07:00,613
Lily told us about
this story you're working on.
1356
01:07:00,637 --> 01:07:04,417
Yeah. Yes, it's just,
your life, it's so exciting.
1357
01:07:04,441 --> 01:07:06,018
Do you mind if I record this?
1358
01:07:06,042 --> 01:07:07,420
By all means.
1359
01:07:07,444 --> 01:07:09,422
But I don't know what
all the fuss is about.
1360
01:07:09,446 --> 01:07:12,458
Well, from what I could tell,
Mr. and Mrs. Williams,
1361
01:07:12,482 --> 01:07:15,717
you just have such
an incredible story.
1362
01:07:17,287 --> 01:07:19,799
Now, tell me...
1363
01:07:19,823 --> 01:07:22,568
What happened after the Tiger Cruise,
how did you win over Dorothy?
1364
01:07:22,592 --> 01:07:25,404
Well, her brother told me
where the dance studio was,
1365
01:07:25,428 --> 01:07:28,207
so after we docked,
I drove seven hours
1366
01:07:28,231 --> 01:07:29,976
to find her in New York City.
1367
01:07:30,000 --> 01:07:32,078
Sam made it in the nick of time.
1368
01:07:32,102 --> 01:07:35,648
Practically had to duel
the doctor I was seeing.
1369
01:07:35,672 --> 01:07:37,783
I wasn't sure about that guy.
1370
01:07:37,807 --> 01:07:41,120
But there was something
about Sam.
1371
01:07:41,144 --> 01:07:43,122
So I ended my relationship,
1372
01:07:43,146 --> 01:07:46,492
and after a few dates, I knew.
1373
01:07:46,516 --> 01:07:48,194
He was the one.
1374
01:07:48,218 --> 01:07:50,196
We got engaged shortly after,
1375
01:07:50,220 --> 01:07:51,864
and we were gonna wait
to get married
1376
01:07:51,888 --> 01:07:53,532
until after I got out
of the service.
1377
01:07:53,556 --> 01:07:56,469
But then I got called back
to Vietnam.
1378
01:07:56,493 --> 01:07:59,639
I told him I would wait
as long as it took.
1379
01:07:59,663 --> 01:08:03,009
I just didn't realize
how long it would be.
1380
01:08:03,033 --> 01:08:06,879
My plane got shot down
in Vietnam and,
1381
01:08:06,903 --> 01:08:10,449
well, the next seven years
I was a POW.
1382
01:08:10,473 --> 01:08:13,653
I had kept hope alive.
1383
01:08:13,677 --> 01:08:16,255
But then when the war ended,
1384
01:08:16,279 --> 01:08:18,758
two officers
walked up the driveway,
1385
01:08:18,782 --> 01:08:23,696
and I thought for sure
Sam had died.
1386
01:08:23,720 --> 01:08:27,033
Instead they said he was alive!
1387
01:08:27,057 --> 01:08:30,058
I fell on the ground crying.
1388
01:08:31,061 --> 01:08:34,073
It was the greatest moment
of my life.
1389
01:08:34,097 --> 01:08:37,309
What gave you the strength
to not give up on him?
1390
01:08:37,333 --> 01:08:41,113
I prayed every night
that he'd come home.
1391
01:08:41,137 --> 01:08:43,449
He had to.
1392
01:08:43,473 --> 01:08:47,175
He's my one true love,
after all.
1393
01:08:47,977 --> 01:08:49,789
Okay, and, let's see.
1394
01:08:49,813 --> 01:08:51,390
How did you end up at the diner?
1395
01:08:51,414 --> 01:08:52,892
Well, I was an artist.
1396
01:08:52,916 --> 01:08:55,728
That's why the guys gave me
the call sign "Picasso."
1397
01:08:55,752 --> 01:08:57,697
They were always teasing me
1398
01:08:57,721 --> 01:09:00,499
because whenever I wasn't flying,
I was sketching.
1399
01:09:00,523 --> 01:09:05,504
But I couldn't make any money
in art, so I opened the diner.
1400
01:09:05,528 --> 01:09:10,643
But it's amazing that
you figured this all out.
1401
01:09:10,667 --> 01:09:12,211
Well...
1402
01:09:12,235 --> 01:09:15,548
It was tricky with your last
name having two spellings.
1403
01:09:15,572 --> 01:09:18,317
Yeah.
The Navy messed that up.
1404
01:09:18,341 --> 01:09:21,854
They left off the "s,"
and I just left it as "William."
1405
01:09:21,878 --> 01:09:25,891
I finally got it corrected to Williams
when I came home from Vietnam.
1406
01:09:25,915 --> 01:09:28,227
And do you two
have any more children?
1407
01:09:28,251 --> 01:09:30,830
We have two older sons
in the marines corps,
1408
01:09:30,854 --> 01:09:32,565
five grandchildren.
1409
01:09:32,589 --> 01:09:34,889
And they're coming
to visit today!
1410
01:09:35,992 --> 01:09:37,703
How were you okay
1411
01:09:37,727 --> 01:09:39,972
with just uprooting
your life like that
1412
01:09:39,996 --> 01:09:42,475
for Sam, for the Navy?
1413
01:09:42,499 --> 01:09:45,277
Easiest decision of my life.
1414
01:09:45,301 --> 01:09:48,647
Sure, but it's...
An uncertain one.
1415
01:09:48,671 --> 01:09:50,449
It didn't matter.
1416
01:09:50,473 --> 01:09:51,717
Sam was my home.
1417
01:09:51,741 --> 01:09:55,121
Wherever we went,
all I needed was him.
1418
01:09:55,145 --> 01:09:57,757
And I had the kids
and my dance career,
1419
01:09:57,781 --> 01:10:00,726
which always kept me very busy.
1420
01:10:00,750 --> 01:10:03,863
You know, the USS Polaris
is named after the north star.
1421
01:10:03,887 --> 01:10:08,400
It's the way sailors have
been finding their way home for centuries.
1422
01:10:08,424 --> 01:10:12,160
And in this case,
it led me to Dorothy.
1423
01:10:13,163 --> 01:10:15,563
Actually, I have
something for you.
1424
01:10:17,534 --> 01:10:20,168
Let's see...
1425
01:10:24,107 --> 01:10:26,174
I think this belongs to you.
1426
01:10:27,510 --> 01:10:30,990
I don't believe it!
1427
01:10:31,014 --> 01:10:34,693
Sam, it's the star
you made for me.
1428
01:10:34,717 --> 01:10:36,829
Where did you find this?
1429
01:10:36,853 --> 01:10:41,100
A pilot I know, he found it
in an old box on the ship.
1430
01:10:41,124 --> 01:10:44,837
It's a symbol of
our everlasting love.
1431
01:10:44,861 --> 01:10:46,639
Thank you.
1432
01:10:46,663 --> 01:10:49,341
Did this pilot help you
track us down?
1433
01:10:49,365 --> 01:10:50,810
He did.
1434
01:10:50,834 --> 01:10:53,712
Well, please... thank him.
1435
01:10:53,736 --> 01:10:55,347
For us.
1436
01:10:55,371 --> 01:10:59,106
I will. He's...
He's a wonderful man.
1437
01:11:54,464 --> 01:11:58,010
Looks so good.
I'm starving.
1438
01:11:58,034 --> 01:11:59,700
Would you wait, please?
1439
01:12:02,305 --> 01:12:04,950
- Maddie, you made it!
- Yeah! No article's gonna
1440
01:12:04,974 --> 01:12:07,353
keep me away from my family
on Christmas Eve.
1441
01:12:07,377 --> 01:12:09,955
- How'd it turn out?
- Beautifully,
1442
01:12:09,979 --> 01:12:11,190
thanks to the Williams.
1443
01:12:11,214 --> 01:12:12,791
I am proud of you.
1444
01:12:12,815 --> 01:12:14,159
Thanks, mom.
1445
01:12:14,183 --> 01:12:16,161
Okay. Let's dig in
before it gets cold!
1446
01:12:16,185 --> 01:12:17,463
Okay
1447
01:12:17,487 --> 01:12:21,634
did you tell Billy
about the article?
1448
01:12:21,658 --> 01:12:22,668
No.
1449
01:12:22,692 --> 01:12:26,005
But he came by my work
the other day.
1450
01:12:26,029 --> 01:12:27,573
Really?
1451
01:12:27,597 --> 01:12:29,008
What'd he want?
1452
01:12:29,032 --> 01:12:31,577
To see me again.
1453
01:12:31,601 --> 01:12:34,135
I think you should.
1454
01:12:35,371 --> 01:12:37,449
Mom, can I ask you something?
1455
01:12:37,473 --> 01:12:38,984
Did you ever think about
1456
01:12:39,008 --> 01:12:40,753
what your future
would be like with dad?
1457
01:12:40,777 --> 01:12:42,187
In the beginning?
1458
01:12:42,211 --> 01:12:43,756
No.
1459
01:12:43,780 --> 01:12:46,892
I just knew that
I really liked him.
1460
01:12:46,916 --> 01:12:51,085
Pretty soon...
I loved him.
1461
01:12:53,690 --> 01:12:56,335
You know, I never
told you this before,
1462
01:12:56,359 --> 01:12:59,705
but I broke off my engagement
with your father.
1463
01:12:59,729 --> 01:13:02,063
What?
1464
01:13:03,099 --> 01:13:06,812
The military thing.
It scared me too.
1465
01:13:06,836 --> 01:13:09,014
Really?
1466
01:13:09,038 --> 01:13:13,240
But as hard as I tried to fight it,
I knew he was the one.
1467
01:13:14,644 --> 01:13:17,823
So... I flew to Japan
1468
01:13:17,847 --> 01:13:19,925
to surprise him.
1469
01:13:19,949 --> 01:13:21,527
Are you serious?
1470
01:13:21,551 --> 01:13:25,119
And he proposed again.
1471
01:13:26,222 --> 01:13:28,467
In front of
this beautiful temple.
1472
01:13:28,491 --> 01:13:31,403
And it was perfect...
1473
01:13:31,427 --> 01:13:33,561
Romantic...
1474
01:13:34,897 --> 01:13:37,710
Mostly, I think,
because that time...
1475
01:13:37,734 --> 01:13:39,867
I knew it was forever.
1476
01:13:41,804 --> 01:13:43,615
I had no idea.
1477
01:13:43,639 --> 01:13:45,884
It was hard being apart.
1478
01:13:45,908 --> 01:13:49,021
But we had this... connection,
1479
01:13:49,045 --> 01:13:51,657
whether he was
a thousand miles away
1480
01:13:51,681 --> 01:13:53,993
or next to me
at the dinner table.
1481
01:13:54,017 --> 01:13:56,829
Yeah, but all his deployments,
1482
01:13:56,853 --> 01:14:00,199
I mean, it was hard on us, I can
only imagine what it was like for you,
1483
01:14:00,223 --> 01:14:02,468
raising two girls
practically alone.
1484
01:14:02,492 --> 01:14:04,992
Yeah. It was hard.
1485
01:14:06,462 --> 01:14:08,640
But honey, don't you get it?
1486
01:14:08,664 --> 01:14:11,510
He gave me you girls,
1487
01:14:11,534 --> 01:14:14,513
and you were the best thing
that ever happened to us.
1488
01:14:14,537 --> 01:14:17,549
And you, Maddie...
1489
01:14:17,573 --> 01:14:21,075
You were the light of his life.
1490
01:14:23,579 --> 01:14:27,481
He lost his life too soon
because of his job, though.
1491
01:14:28,751 --> 01:14:31,864
A job that he loved.
1492
01:14:31,888 --> 01:14:34,333
He cared so much about
protecting this country.
1493
01:14:34,357 --> 01:14:37,703
A life of service, Maddie.
1494
01:14:37,727 --> 01:14:41,095
That's something to be proud of.
1495
01:14:52,041 --> 01:14:53,419
Hello?
1496
01:14:53,443 --> 01:14:56,055
Hi, Captain Jenkins.
It's Maddie.
1497
01:14:56,079 --> 01:14:59,158
Maddie!
Hey, Merry Christmas.
1498
01:14:59,182 --> 01:15:00,526
Everything okay?
1499
01:15:00,550 --> 01:15:02,027
Yeah,
1500
01:15:02,051 --> 01:15:03,495
sorry to bother you,
1501
01:15:03,519 --> 01:15:06,465
but I was calling to see
if Billy was there?
1502
01:15:06,489 --> 01:15:09,835
Billy, yeah, he's...
1503
01:15:09,859 --> 01:15:14,061
He's... well, actually,
he's... he's not available at the moment.
1504
01:15:19,469 --> 01:15:21,980
Well, can you tell him
to read the paper tomorrow
1505
01:15:22,004 --> 01:15:24,950
and that I'll be at
Picasso's diner at 10:00
1506
01:15:24,974 --> 01:15:26,752
if he wants to talk?
1507
01:15:26,776 --> 01:15:29,254
I'll pass that along, hon.
1508
01:15:29,278 --> 01:15:32,012
You enjoy your Christmas,
Maddie.
1509
01:15:32,982 --> 01:15:34,181
You too.
1510
01:15:37,553 --> 01:15:39,431
He's... not available?
1511
01:15:39,455 --> 01:15:41,422
Mom, what does that even mean?
1512
01:15:42,225 --> 01:15:45,637
Well, maybe he's just busy.
1513
01:15:45,661 --> 01:15:47,239
It is Christmas Eve.
1514
01:15:47,263 --> 01:15:48,863
Yeah, maybe.
1515
01:15:50,566 --> 01:15:53,234
Mom, you want to tell me
some more stories about dad?
1516
01:15:54,871 --> 01:15:56,570
I'd love to.
1517
01:16:02,612 --> 01:16:03,744
Bye!
1518
01:16:06,015 --> 01:16:07,481
Thanks!
1519
01:16:08,417 --> 01:16:10,484
And Merry Christmas!
1520
01:16:23,166 --> 01:16:24,510
Mom?
1521
01:16:24,534 --> 01:16:27,134
I'm in here!
1522
01:16:31,807 --> 01:16:33,886
Hey, Merry Christmas!
1523
01:16:33,910 --> 01:16:36,088
Merry Christmas, sweetheart.
1524
01:16:36,112 --> 01:16:38,690
Look. Here it is.
1525
01:16:38,714 --> 01:16:42,628
That's it? Maddie!
I can't wait to read it.
1526
01:16:42,652 --> 01:16:44,963
- Okay.
- Where's my glasses?
1527
01:16:44,987 --> 01:16:47,199
- They're right here.
- Thank you.
1528
01:16:47,223 --> 01:16:49,334
I'll get the coffee started.
1529
01:16:49,358 --> 01:16:53,327
Maddie.
"By Maddie Contino."
1530
01:17:06,476 --> 01:17:09,422
- Hi.
- Merry Christmas, son.
1531
01:17:09,446 --> 01:17:11,557
Merry Christmas, pop.
1532
01:17:11,581 --> 01:17:14,315
I think you need to read
her article.
1533
01:17:16,152 --> 01:17:19,420
She may have had a...
Change of heart.
1534
01:17:25,328 --> 01:17:27,395
- Thanks, pop.
- Sure.
1535
01:17:35,038 --> 01:17:38,050
"I grew up as a Navy brat,
and I loved my father,
1536
01:17:38,074 --> 01:17:40,853
"but I always resented that
his job took him away from us.
1537
01:17:40,877 --> 01:17:44,557
"Last week I took
an unexpected cruise of a lifetime.
1538
01:17:44,581 --> 01:17:45,958
"There were no midnight buffets
1539
01:17:45,982 --> 01:17:48,094
"or pool parties
on the lido deck.
1540
01:17:48,118 --> 01:17:51,363
"It was a chilly Christmas Tiger
cruise aboard the USS Polaris.
1541
01:17:51,387 --> 01:17:53,999
"While I was there,
I discovered a special couple
1542
01:17:54,023 --> 01:17:56,869
"who changed
the way I see love and family
1543
01:17:56,893 --> 01:17:58,504
and the military."
1544
01:18:05,835 --> 01:18:09,115
Maddie, you have really
outdone yourself.
1545
01:18:09,139 --> 01:18:11,506
Thanks, mom.
1546
01:18:14,844 --> 01:18:16,856
- Hello?
- Maddie.
1547
01:18:16,880 --> 01:18:18,157
It's Mr. Bailey.
1548
01:18:18,181 --> 01:18:20,659
Mr. Bailey, hi!
1549
01:18:20,683 --> 01:18:23,028
- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.
1550
01:18:23,052 --> 01:18:25,731
Look, I just wanted to personally
thank you for this story.
1551
01:18:25,755 --> 01:18:29,268
It was powerful, emotional,
1552
01:18:29,292 --> 01:18:31,270
and, well, personal.
1553
01:18:31,294 --> 01:18:33,105
You should be proud.
1554
01:18:33,129 --> 01:18:34,874
Thank you, Mr. Bailey.
1555
01:18:34,898 --> 01:18:39,645
Listen, I've been thinking
a lot about my career lately,
1556
01:18:39,669 --> 01:18:44,950
and I was wondering...
1557
01:18:44,974 --> 01:18:47,686
Do you think I could cover
the military beat?
1558
01:18:47,710 --> 01:18:51,123
I just think there are so many
important stories to tell,
1559
01:18:51,147 --> 01:18:52,725
powerful stories,
1560
01:18:52,749 --> 01:18:55,995
and our sailors are what make
this community so special.
1561
01:18:56,019 --> 01:18:59,031
I think we might be able
to arrange that.
1562
01:18:59,055 --> 01:19:01,700
Let's talk after the holiday.
You need a real break.
1563
01:19:01,724 --> 01:19:04,603
Okay, I... I look forward to it.
1564
01:19:04,627 --> 01:19:06,405
Thank you so much.
1565
01:19:06,429 --> 01:19:08,407
Have a wonderful Christmas.
1566
01:19:08,431 --> 01:19:10,231
You too.
1567
01:19:11,067 --> 01:19:12,611
So, what'd he say?
1568
01:19:12,635 --> 01:19:14,880
I think he's gonna go for it.
1569
01:19:14,904 --> 01:19:17,171
Maddie!
1570
01:19:39,829 --> 01:19:41,907
Good article, right?
1571
01:19:41,931 --> 01:19:43,943
Amazing article.
1572
01:19:43,967 --> 01:19:45,744
I gotta hand it to Maddie,
1573
01:19:45,768 --> 01:19:48,903
she found an incredible
love story.
1574
01:19:50,340 --> 01:19:53,007
And what about your own story?
1575
01:19:58,348 --> 01:20:01,282
- Pop, you mind if I...?
- Go.
1576
01:20:08,858 --> 01:20:13,272
Christmas cappuccinos
on the patio. Perfect.
1577
01:20:13,296 --> 01:20:16,275
This is the perfect Christmas.
We're all together,
1578
01:20:16,299 --> 01:20:19,111
and your future award-winning
story has just been published.
1579
01:20:19,135 --> 01:20:22,236
Thanks, Amelia.
1580
01:20:24,540 --> 01:20:27,052
Honey, if it's meant to be.
1581
01:20:27,076 --> 01:20:30,356
All right, shall we
get this show on the road?
1582
01:20:30,380 --> 01:20:31,913
Yeah, let's go.
1583
01:20:38,655 --> 01:20:40,488
Billy.
1584
01:20:44,127 --> 01:20:45,726
Merry Christmas, Billy.
1585
01:20:46,529 --> 01:20:47,895
Merry Christmas.
1586
01:20:54,637 --> 01:20:57,816
So I read your article.
1587
01:20:57,840 --> 01:21:00,452
You learned a lot from
your time in the Navy.
1588
01:21:00,476 --> 01:21:02,855
Four whole days.
1589
01:21:02,879 --> 01:21:04,323
But, you know,
with the tight quarters,
1590
01:21:04,347 --> 01:21:07,059
it was more like
four weeks, military time.
1591
01:21:07,083 --> 01:21:09,561
You know, I knew there was
something special about you
1592
01:21:09,585 --> 01:21:12,464
from the time I laid
my eyes on you at the ball.
1593
01:21:12,488 --> 01:21:13,921
Spilling wine?
1594
01:21:16,859 --> 01:21:18,604
Billy, I...
1595
01:21:18,628 --> 01:21:21,440
I've never met anyone like you.
1596
01:21:21,464 --> 01:21:24,209
You're... meticulous,
1597
01:21:24,233 --> 01:21:26,812
spontaneous...
1598
01:21:26,836 --> 01:21:30,749
Serious, but fun, and...
1599
01:21:30,773 --> 01:21:33,341
And so handsome in a uniform.
1600
01:21:35,311 --> 01:21:36,588
Handsome?
1601
01:21:38,915 --> 01:21:41,515
And I got something for you.
1602
01:21:47,256 --> 01:21:48,522
I...
1603
01:21:49,625 --> 01:21:52,571
I got it at
the Christmas train show.
1604
01:21:52,595 --> 01:21:55,696
Thank you.
1605
01:21:58,601 --> 01:22:02,670
Feel like I'm six years old
again back at that train show.
1606
01:22:04,474 --> 01:22:08,042
You know, you've made me happier
than I've been in years.
1607
01:22:10,813 --> 01:22:13,214
I have something for you too.
1608
01:22:18,888 --> 01:22:20,021
Here.
1609
01:22:22,125 --> 01:22:24,225
It's perfect.
1610
01:22:43,413 --> 01:22:46,647
- Wanna dance?
- I'd love to.
1611
01:23:05,535 --> 01:23:07,602
Merry Christmas, Lieutenant.
1612
01:23:08,638 --> 01:23:10,550
Merry Christmas, Maddie.
1613
01:23:15,551 --> 01:23:21,550
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