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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,653 --> 00:00:04,482 [instrumental music] 2 00:00:11,576 --> 00:00:14,362 [instrumental music] 3 00:00:18,670 --> 00:00:21,499 [vocalizing] 4 00:00:23,284 --> 00:00:25,547 [scatting] 5 00:00:27,462 --> 00:00:30,030 ♪ There's something in the air ♪ 6 00:00:32,119 --> 00:00:34,512 ♪ That says Christmas is near 7 00:00:36,906 --> 00:00:39,387 ♪ Maybe it's the peppermint scent ♪ 8 00:00:39,430 --> 00:00:45,219 ♪ From the candle that's sitting in the windowsill ♪ 9 00:00:45,262 --> 00:00:47,743 ♪ Snow is finally fallin' 10 00:00:47,786 --> 00:00:50,354 ♪ Children are-are all bundled up ♪ 11 00:00:50,398 --> 00:00:56,012 ♪ Makin' snowmen and angels and all is well ♪ 12 00:00:56,056 --> 00:01:00,756 ♪ We're caroling in the jingle bells... ♪ 13 00:01:00,799 --> 00:01:03,454 Happy holidays. Two for the price of one. 14 00:01:03,498 --> 00:01:08,546 ♪ And it's the perfect time of year to get to know you... ♪ 15 00:01:08,590 --> 00:01:10,461 I'd never be able to make my mind if I had to pick 16 00:01:10,505 --> 00:01:12,637 just one. I'll take those. 17 00:01:12,681 --> 00:01:16,076 ♪ I'll pick you up 'round six and we'll wear... ♪ 18 00:01:16,119 --> 00:01:17,947 -Good book? -Yes. 19 00:01:17,990 --> 00:01:20,602 It's her newest, and I can't put it down. 20 00:01:20,645 --> 00:01:23,126 This author knows romance. 21 00:01:23,170 --> 00:01:26,173 Or perhaps she just has a very good imagination. 22 00:01:26,216 --> 00:01:28,175 It was probably easier to fall in love back then. 23 00:01:28,218 --> 00:01:31,265 -There weren't so many... -[cars honking] 24 00:01:31,308 --> 00:01:33,528 Distractions. [chuckles] 25 00:01:33,571 --> 00:01:35,530 So you know her books, too? 26 00:01:35,573 --> 00:01:37,967 -[cell phone beeps] -You could say that. 27 00:01:38,010 --> 00:01:40,230 -Thanks again. -Enjoy. 28 00:01:40,274 --> 00:01:41,710 [Diana] Merry Christmas! 29 00:01:41,753 --> 00:01:44,104 [instrumental music] 30 00:01:44,147 --> 00:01:46,280 [Diana] Happy holidays. [man] Happy holidays. 31 00:01:48,325 --> 00:01:49,457 [gasps] 32 00:01:58,205 --> 00:02:01,338 So? What do you think? 33 00:02:01,382 --> 00:02:03,775 -Holland, I-- -Fabulous, right? 34 00:02:03,819 --> 00:02:07,388 Diana, I am so excited to be re-releasing your first book. 35 00:02:07,431 --> 00:02:10,391 You make my work look so good. 36 00:02:10,434 --> 00:02:12,393 Our frontier stallion's looking better than ever. 37 00:02:12,436 --> 00:02:15,439 -Don't you think? -Who, Greg? 38 00:02:15,483 --> 00:02:17,789 I didn't notice. 39 00:02:17,833 --> 00:02:21,271 -He looks the same. -Don't be coy with me. 40 00:02:21,315 --> 00:02:23,534 His perfect jawline and washboard abs 41 00:02:23,578 --> 00:02:26,189 have sold millions of copies. 42 00:02:26,233 --> 00:02:30,193 And your excellent writing, of course! 43 00:02:30,237 --> 00:02:33,196 But seriously, Diana, when are you finally gonna make a move? 44 00:02:33,240 --> 00:02:35,459 I've been a little busy. 45 00:02:35,503 --> 00:02:37,853 And, besides, I don't think Greg sees me that way. 46 00:02:37,896 --> 00:02:41,378 He is intimidated by a talented, beautiful, 47 00:02:41,422 --> 00:02:44,207 extremely successful woman. 48 00:02:44,251 --> 00:02:48,472 Trust me, it's time you took a lesson from your own heroine. 49 00:02:48,516 --> 00:02:52,084 Suzette St. James is a woman fulfilled. 50 00:02:52,128 --> 00:02:54,565 I'll have you know I'm very fulfilled. 51 00:02:54,609 --> 00:02:57,089 You hide behind your work, Diana. 52 00:02:57,133 --> 00:02:59,483 I can't even get you to do a book tour, for goodness sake. 53 00:02:59,527 --> 00:03:02,399 I'm not having this discussion again. 54 00:03:02,443 --> 00:03:05,315 If you don't do it for me, then at least do it for your fans. 55 00:03:07,317 --> 00:03:09,624 If my readers find out I've never been in love, 56 00:03:09,667 --> 00:03:12,366 well, they'll think I'm a fraud. 57 00:03:12,409 --> 00:03:15,369 It's time to be the heroine of your own life. 58 00:03:15,412 --> 00:03:18,285 Go get the guy. 59 00:03:18,328 --> 00:03:21,549 Now? I leave for Maple Creek tomorrow. 60 00:03:21,592 --> 00:03:23,507 Invite him to go with you. 61 00:03:23,551 --> 00:03:27,381 Christmas together in a romantic, beautiful setting. 62 00:03:27,424 --> 00:03:29,992 Sounds like the perfect getaway 63 00:03:30,035 --> 00:03:32,037 for you to finally confess your feelings. 64 00:03:32,081 --> 00:03:35,127 -Do you really think that-- -Tell you what... 65 00:03:35,171 --> 00:03:38,261 If you invite Greg with you to Maple Creek for the holidays, 66 00:03:38,305 --> 00:03:41,612 then the first chapter of your new series is due in January. 67 00:03:41,656 --> 00:03:44,441 If not, I'll need it by Christmas. 68 00:03:44,485 --> 00:03:46,617 Uh, but that's three weeks away. 69 00:03:46,661 --> 00:03:49,359 I only seem heartless. 70 00:03:49,403 --> 00:03:51,666 Your advance. 71 00:03:51,709 --> 00:03:54,103 We're banking on another hit series. 72 00:03:54,146 --> 00:03:58,629 So let's kick it off with a scintillating first chapter. 73 00:03:58,673 --> 00:04:00,414 I guess I better get writing. 74 00:04:02,546 --> 00:04:05,157 Oh, wait. 75 00:04:05,201 --> 00:04:08,509 -What cover did you decide on? -Neither. 76 00:04:08,552 --> 00:04:10,598 The pose works, but the background should be 77 00:04:10,641 --> 00:04:13,601 the maple grove where they had their first stolen kiss. 78 00:04:15,603 --> 00:04:17,126 [gasps] Diana? 79 00:04:18,345 --> 00:04:19,911 Don't over-think it. 80 00:04:19,955 --> 00:04:22,958 Just be honest with Greg about how you feel. 81 00:04:23,001 --> 00:04:25,787 [instrumental music] 82 00:04:33,011 --> 00:04:38,060 She awaited her love, ready to confess her deepest desires. 83 00:04:38,103 --> 00:04:39,104 No. 84 00:04:41,759 --> 00:04:45,720 As the sun beats down on the steamy plains of... 85 00:04:45,763 --> 00:04:48,113 No. People will just wonder if she's wearing deodorant. 86 00:04:49,245 --> 00:04:51,160 Maybe she's dreaming. 87 00:04:52,335 --> 00:04:55,077 Maybe she's... 88 00:04:55,120 --> 00:04:57,688 Wearing completely the wrong thing! 89 00:04:57,732 --> 00:04:59,473 No wonder I can't write today. 90 00:05:00,865 --> 00:05:03,651 [instrumental music] 91 00:05:10,353 --> 00:05:11,659 [sighs] Okay. 92 00:05:14,270 --> 00:05:16,446 That's better. Okay. 93 00:05:16,490 --> 00:05:20,189 Now calm down and let the romance flow. 94 00:05:21,233 --> 00:05:23,366 [doorbell buzzing] 95 00:05:23,410 --> 00:05:25,673 -[sighs] -[doorbell buzzing] 96 00:05:28,066 --> 00:05:30,460 -Yes? -Hey, it's Greg. 97 00:05:30,504 --> 00:05:33,594 Greg? I thought we were getting coffee in the morning. 98 00:05:33,637 --> 00:05:35,378 Yeah, but I was in the neighborhood 99 00:05:35,422 --> 00:05:37,119 and I've got some big news. 100 00:05:37,162 --> 00:05:38,860 You mind if I come up for a minute? 101 00:05:43,865 --> 00:05:45,693 Diana? Hello? 102 00:05:45,736 --> 00:05:49,174 Okay, but walk up slowly. 103 00:05:49,218 --> 00:05:50,872 -All right. -[doorbell buzzes] 104 00:05:50,915 --> 00:05:53,701 [instrumental music] 105 00:06:14,548 --> 00:06:16,550 -[knocking on door] -Coming! 106 00:06:26,690 --> 00:06:29,519 Ah, hello, Greg. What a nice surprise. 107 00:06:29,563 --> 00:06:32,174 Diana Darrows, you look amazing as always. 108 00:06:32,217 --> 00:06:34,481 Stop. I've just been writing all day. 109 00:06:34,524 --> 00:06:35,569 No mas. 110 00:06:39,399 --> 00:06:41,575 -Diana? -Yes, Greg? 111 00:06:42,880 --> 00:06:46,014 -May I come in? -Come in? 112 00:06:46,057 --> 00:06:47,755 Oh, yes, yes, of course! Come in. 113 00:06:54,109 --> 00:06:55,763 [Greg] Looks nice. [Diana] Thank you. 114 00:06:55,806 --> 00:06:59,027 -This is my house. Yeah. -Yeah. 115 00:06:59,070 --> 00:07:02,465 -Oh. -That's you. 116 00:07:02,509 --> 00:07:06,121 Um, may I get you something to drink? A wine? 117 00:07:06,164 --> 00:07:09,777 W... No, it's, uh, it's 2 o'clock in the afternoon. 118 00:07:09,820 --> 00:07:11,779 Oh, is it only 2:00? 119 00:07:11,822 --> 00:07:14,129 I lose track of time when I'm writing, so... 120 00:07:15,826 --> 00:07:17,567 Why don't we take a seat? 121 00:07:17,611 --> 00:07:18,786 -Yeah. -Hm. 122 00:07:29,057 --> 00:07:31,712 Diana, are you okay? 'Cause y-you're acting kind of weird. 123 00:07:31,755 --> 00:07:34,497 [sighs] I'm sorry. Um, my head's a mess. 124 00:07:34,541 --> 00:07:37,892 Holland gave me this crazy new deadline and, well... 125 00:07:37,935 --> 00:07:39,894 Okay, well, that's not it, um, 126 00:07:39,937 --> 00:07:44,681 I'm just a little nervous because... This is really hard. 127 00:07:44,725 --> 00:07:46,204 Well, it should be 'cause I benched 128 00:07:46,248 --> 00:07:48,206 over 300 pounds today, so... 129 00:07:48,250 --> 00:07:49,947 -Oh, no, not your bicep. -Oh? 130 00:07:49,991 --> 00:07:51,775 -Uh, it is hard, though. Yeah. -Yeah? 131 00:07:51,819 --> 00:07:54,865 Way to go, for you. Um, but that's not what I meant. 132 00:07:54,909 --> 00:07:58,521 Okay. Diana, what is it? 133 00:07:58,565 --> 00:08:00,828 Uh, is this about the new covers? 134 00:08:00,871 --> 00:08:03,613 Because I was not feeling myself at the shoot that day. 135 00:08:03,657 --> 00:08:05,746 No. No, you're gorgeous. 136 00:08:05,789 --> 00:08:08,139 The covers are gorgeous. They're the best ones yet. 137 00:08:08,183 --> 00:08:10,402 -Actually. -Great. 138 00:08:10,446 --> 00:08:14,232 Save the best for last. Or is it the first again? Or... 139 00:08:14,276 --> 00:08:16,234 Does that make that a reboot? 140 00:08:16,278 --> 00:08:18,019 Greg, listen. 141 00:08:18,062 --> 00:08:23,285 Um, I have this crazy idea about you and I and... 142 00:08:23,328 --> 00:08:25,156 Well, I wanted to ask you about Christmas-- 143 00:08:25,200 --> 00:08:26,810 That's, that's what I wanted to talk to you about. 144 00:08:26,854 --> 00:08:28,116 -No way. -Yeah. 145 00:08:28,159 --> 00:08:29,770 I've been invited to the 23rd 146 00:08:29,813 --> 00:08:31,989 Annual Adonis Multi-Triathlon. 147 00:08:32,033 --> 00:08:35,863 I leave tomorrow night, and it's all thanks to you. 148 00:08:35,906 --> 00:08:39,562 -Me? What did I do? -Your books, of course. 149 00:08:39,606 --> 00:08:44,045 I mean, no one knew who I was until I appeared on your books, 150 00:08:44,088 --> 00:08:47,788 and now I'm getting all kinds of amazing offers. 151 00:08:47,831 --> 00:08:51,226 Can you imagine spending Christmas on the beach 152 00:08:51,269 --> 00:08:53,576 in the Caribbean? 153 00:08:53,620 --> 00:08:55,883 No. I guess I can't. 154 00:08:57,841 --> 00:09:00,017 Uh, sorry, what was it you wanted to ask me? 155 00:09:00,061 --> 00:09:02,193 It's nothing. 156 00:09:02,237 --> 00:09:04,674 Well, I was just thinking if you didn't already have plans, 157 00:09:04,718 --> 00:09:06,415 that maybe you might want to experience 158 00:09:06,458 --> 00:09:08,025 Christmas in Maple Creek. 159 00:09:08,069 --> 00:09:10,637 Just because so much of my books are inspired by it. 160 00:09:10,680 --> 00:09:12,464 Wow. 161 00:09:12,508 --> 00:09:16,773 Um, that's so nice of you. 162 00:09:16,817 --> 00:09:19,341 But this competition sounds great. 163 00:09:19,384 --> 00:09:21,778 And I'm so happy for you. 164 00:09:21,822 --> 00:09:25,216 -You better send me a postcard. -Thanks. Yeah, and I will. 165 00:09:25,260 --> 00:09:29,264 But, but, hey, um, I'd love to see what Maple Creek is like. 166 00:09:30,787 --> 00:09:32,615 Hey, how about, how about I, 167 00:09:32,659 --> 00:09:34,835 I give you a ride tomorrow morning? 168 00:09:34,878 --> 00:09:37,228 Greg, Maple Creek is three hours away. 169 00:09:37,272 --> 00:09:39,274 I'm sure you have better things to do with your time. 170 00:09:39,317 --> 00:09:42,669 Uh, no. 171 00:09:42,712 --> 00:09:45,454 No. I picked out all my favorite swimsuits. 172 00:09:45,497 --> 00:09:49,589 Oh? Okay. Uh, if you don't have anything else to do, then... 173 00:09:49,632 --> 00:09:52,026 -Yeah? -Yeah. 174 00:09:52,069 --> 00:09:54,942 Well, what else are friends for? Right? 175 00:09:54,985 --> 00:09:56,900 -Friends. Right. -Yeah. 176 00:09:56,944 --> 00:09:58,467 -Right. -Yeah. Oh! 177 00:09:58,510 --> 00:10:01,296 [both laughing] 178 00:10:01,339 --> 00:10:03,037 -Okay. -[indistinct chatter] 179 00:10:03,080 --> 00:10:04,299 Oh, yeah. 180 00:10:04,342 --> 00:10:07,128 [instrumental music] 181 00:10:11,915 --> 00:10:15,615 ♪ November days turn gray in the middle ♪ 182 00:10:15,658 --> 00:10:18,139 ♪ Being alone makes you feel so... ♪ 183 00:10:18,182 --> 00:10:21,359 [Greg] So how long has Maple Creek been a real town? 184 00:10:21,403 --> 00:10:23,448 Well, it was one of the first Frontier settlements 185 00:10:23,492 --> 00:10:25,581 in the west, some of the original buildings 186 00:10:25,625 --> 00:10:29,106 date back to the 1860s. 187 00:10:29,150 --> 00:10:31,195 When my parents were alive, they helped turn the site 188 00:10:31,239 --> 00:10:32,936 into an open-air museum. 189 00:10:32,980 --> 00:10:34,808 And now my best friend Kayla and her mom Lynda 190 00:10:34,851 --> 00:10:36,157 run the place together. 191 00:10:36,200 --> 00:10:39,595 Oh, so they're like the mayors? 192 00:10:39,639 --> 00:10:42,424 More like curators. 193 00:10:42,467 --> 00:10:44,469 I just wish you could stay and meet everyone. 194 00:10:44,513 --> 00:10:46,602 You would love Uncle Timothy. 195 00:10:46,646 --> 00:10:48,604 So your uncle works there, too? 196 00:10:48,648 --> 00:10:50,214 Well, we're not actually related, 197 00:10:50,258 --> 00:10:51,694 but everyone calls him their uncle 198 00:10:51,738 --> 00:10:53,783 because he makes you feel like family. 199 00:10:53,827 --> 00:10:56,525 He's been the town blacksmith for decades. 200 00:10:56,568 --> 00:10:59,615 Hey. A real-life blacksmith? 201 00:10:59,659 --> 00:11:01,661 -Get out of here. -[laughs] 202 00:11:01,704 --> 00:11:03,706 Turn right here, and we're at Maple Creek. 203 00:11:03,750 --> 00:11:06,535 [instrumental music] 204 00:11:10,060 --> 00:11:12,541 [Diana] Welcome to Maple Creek. [Greg] Thank you. 205 00:11:16,458 --> 00:11:21,071 ♪ If I could have one wish I would... ♪ 206 00:11:21,115 --> 00:11:22,377 Oh, there's a chapel. 207 00:11:22,420 --> 00:11:24,640 ♪ With you 208 00:11:24,684 --> 00:11:30,385 ♪ And wash away these Christmas blues ♪ 209 00:11:32,517 --> 00:11:36,521 ♪ If I could make it snow 210 00:11:36,565 --> 00:11:40,525 ♪ Pass presents to people I know ♪ 211 00:11:40,569 --> 00:11:47,228 ♪ Help wash away these Christmas blues ♪ 212 00:11:51,232 --> 00:11:53,713 -Isn't it beautiful? -Like your books come to life. 213 00:11:53,756 --> 00:11:56,498 Diana, I can't believe I've never been here before. 214 00:11:56,541 --> 00:11:58,587 Oh, well, I would have invited you earlier, 215 00:11:58,630 --> 00:12:01,285 but I didn't think you were into any of this history stuff. 216 00:12:01,329 --> 00:12:03,766 I'm not. I mean, I wasn't. 217 00:12:03,810 --> 00:12:06,203 You just have a way of making everything more interesting. 218 00:12:09,598 --> 00:12:11,252 Right, well, I should probably hit the road. 219 00:12:16,997 --> 00:12:18,738 -Hm. -Merry Christmas, Diana. 220 00:12:24,395 --> 00:12:28,051 Wait! Greg, I have something to tell you. 221 00:12:29,444 --> 00:12:30,880 -Yeah? -Um... 222 00:12:32,752 --> 00:12:33,927 Go get 'em! 223 00:12:41,586 --> 00:12:42,631 [car engine starts] 224 00:12:49,290 --> 00:12:51,727 [sighs] "Go get 'em?" What am I, his gym coach? 225 00:12:51,771 --> 00:12:52,641 [scoffs] 226 00:12:54,599 --> 00:12:55,775 Kayla! 227 00:12:57,341 --> 00:12:59,779 Kayla, we need to talk! 228 00:13:02,303 --> 00:13:03,478 Kayla? 229 00:13:07,917 --> 00:13:08,962 Kayla? 230 00:13:15,272 --> 00:13:18,145 [hammering] 231 00:13:20,625 --> 00:13:23,324 Uncle Timothy! Thank goodness! 232 00:13:24,891 --> 00:13:27,676 [hammering] 233 00:13:30,766 --> 00:13:32,463 Are you here? 234 00:13:33,900 --> 00:13:36,685 It's Diana. Really need to talk. 235 00:13:40,732 --> 00:13:42,343 [Carter] Under here! 236 00:13:45,520 --> 00:13:47,609 Your voice sounds off. Are you coming down with a cold? 237 00:13:47,652 --> 00:13:49,045 [hammering] 238 00:13:49,089 --> 00:13:50,525 Can I hand you anything? 239 00:13:52,222 --> 00:13:55,443 Uh, no, no. I'm almost done. 240 00:13:55,486 --> 00:13:57,401 Good, 'cause you've always helped me out 241 00:13:57,445 --> 00:13:58,968 when I didn't know what to do. 242 00:13:59,012 --> 00:14:00,448 [Carter clears throat] 243 00:14:00,491 --> 00:14:03,320 When did you know you were in love? 244 00:14:03,364 --> 00:14:05,627 'Cause there's this guy I may be in love with. 245 00:14:05,670 --> 00:14:09,196 Well, maybe not in love, but very much in like. 246 00:14:09,239 --> 00:14:13,417 The thing is, I freeze up every time I try to tell him. 247 00:14:13,461 --> 00:14:15,898 I don't know what my problem is, 248 00:14:15,942 --> 00:14:17,726 if I'm more afraid of rejection 249 00:14:17,769 --> 00:14:23,123 or of Greg actually being my happily ever after. 250 00:14:23,166 --> 00:14:24,646 Does all that sound crazy, or is that what 251 00:14:24,689 --> 00:14:26,387 love is supposed to feel like? 252 00:14:28,215 --> 00:14:30,173 Depends. What kind of car does he drive? 253 00:14:30,217 --> 00:14:32,697 -[gasps] -Whoa, whoa, whoa! Hey, easy! 254 00:14:32,741 --> 00:14:36,005 [groans] Oh! Oh! 255 00:14:36,049 --> 00:14:38,965 -Oh! Ow... -What is all the yelling about? 256 00:14:39,008 --> 00:14:41,271 Diana, you made it! 257 00:14:41,315 --> 00:14:43,317 -Oh. -What happened to Uncle Timothy? 258 00:14:43,360 --> 00:14:44,753 I don't know what happened to your Uncle Timothy, 259 00:14:44,796 --> 00:14:47,538 but my Uncle Timothy retired last month. 260 00:14:47,582 --> 00:14:50,019 I'm Carter Macintosh, his nephew. Hi. 261 00:14:50,063 --> 00:14:52,892 -Carter is our new blacksmith. -Part-time blacksmith. 262 00:14:52,935 --> 00:14:55,633 By day I'm a history professor at the college in town. 263 00:14:55,677 --> 00:14:57,897 Now that the semester's over, I spend most of my time 264 00:14:57,940 --> 00:14:59,637 helping out around here. 265 00:14:59,681 --> 00:15:01,030 What kind of history do you teach? 266 00:15:01,074 --> 00:15:03,685 Uh, Old West. Post-Civil War mostly. 267 00:15:03,728 --> 00:15:05,948 Ah. What a coincidence! 268 00:15:05,992 --> 00:15:08,559 That is what Diana specializes in, too. 269 00:15:08,603 --> 00:15:10,866 You're also a history professor? 270 00:15:10,910 --> 00:15:14,435 I'm a novelist. Historical fiction. 271 00:15:14,478 --> 00:15:18,091 Diana is too modest. She is one of the top romance novelists. 272 00:15:18,134 --> 00:15:22,747 A romance novelist scared of falling in love. How ironic. 273 00:15:22,791 --> 00:15:25,272 How does Carter know about your commitment issues? 274 00:15:25,315 --> 00:15:26,926 I don't have commitment issues. 275 00:15:26,969 --> 00:15:28,753 -Well, does Greg know that? -[Kayla gasps] 276 00:15:28,797 --> 00:15:30,103 Greg? Did you finally ask Greg out? 277 00:15:30,146 --> 00:15:31,147 Personally, I think you two 278 00:15:31,191 --> 00:15:32,322 would make a great couple. 279 00:15:32,366 --> 00:15:34,629 You don't even know who Greg is, 280 00:15:34,672 --> 00:15:37,284 or who I am, and you should have made your presence known 281 00:15:37,327 --> 00:15:39,025 before I blabbered on to a complete stranger. 282 00:15:39,068 --> 00:15:41,375 And miss all the gossip? Nah. 283 00:15:41,418 --> 00:15:42,767 Can we go somewhere that's private? 284 00:15:42,811 --> 00:15:44,508 Sure, yeah. You can leave your things. 285 00:15:44,552 --> 00:15:46,815 We'll get it later. What did you do? 286 00:15:49,035 --> 00:15:50,906 Hey, my office is open any time you need to talk. 287 00:15:50,950 --> 00:15:52,690 Shut up! 288 00:15:52,734 --> 00:15:54,954 Although I charge extra for relationship advice! 289 00:15:57,652 --> 00:15:59,654 Romance novelist. 290 00:16:00,872 --> 00:16:02,613 [Kayla] Don't mind him. 291 00:16:02,657 --> 00:16:05,007 Carter's been a great help, you'll get to know him. 292 00:16:05,051 --> 00:16:07,923 He already knows one of the most intimate details of my life. 293 00:16:07,967 --> 00:16:09,881 Yes, catch me up, please. 294 00:16:09,925 --> 00:16:12,319 So are you and Greg a couple now? 295 00:16:12,362 --> 00:16:15,191 -Ish. Almost? -Ugh! 296 00:16:15,235 --> 00:16:16,932 -Well, so close. -Mm. 297 00:16:16,976 --> 00:16:19,326 So he doesn't know anything about how you feel. 298 00:16:19,369 --> 00:16:21,458 No. I didn't get a chance. 299 00:16:21,502 --> 00:16:23,765 -Lynda! -Hey! 300 00:16:23,808 --> 00:16:25,593 You got here just in time 301 00:16:25,636 --> 00:16:28,639 for a special kick-off Christmas picnic. 302 00:16:28,683 --> 00:16:33,166 And for the one true love of my life, bacon. 303 00:16:33,209 --> 00:16:35,429 Maple Creek Christmas bacon. 304 00:16:35,472 --> 00:16:37,997 Your combo of brown sugar, cayenne pepper, 305 00:16:38,040 --> 00:16:40,086 and whatever else you fry this in should be illegal. 306 00:16:40,129 --> 00:16:42,131 Hm. 307 00:16:42,175 --> 00:16:44,568 I shouldn't. This is way too decadent. 308 00:16:44,612 --> 00:16:46,570 But these are Christmas calories. 309 00:16:46,614 --> 00:16:49,051 -Yeah, so they don't count. -Hm. 310 00:16:49,095 --> 00:16:50,444 I better eat quickly before your visitors 311 00:16:50,487 --> 00:16:52,663 snag it all for themselves. 312 00:16:52,707 --> 00:16:54,970 I saw a few guests in the town square. 313 00:16:55,014 --> 00:16:57,016 When do the big crowds usually roll in? 314 00:16:59,322 --> 00:17:01,368 These are the big crowds. 315 00:17:03,500 --> 00:17:04,588 Hm. 316 00:17:04,632 --> 00:17:07,374 [instrumental music] 317 00:17:13,206 --> 00:17:15,773 Attendance has been dropping steadily for a while now. 318 00:17:15,817 --> 00:17:17,297 We had to sell off the horses. 319 00:17:17,340 --> 00:17:19,603 You sold the horses? All of them? 320 00:17:19,647 --> 00:17:22,084 Had to. Upkeep was too expensive. 321 00:17:22,128 --> 00:17:24,608 And this is the first Christmas that we haven't even rented out 322 00:17:24,652 --> 00:17:26,132 one of our cabins. 323 00:17:26,175 --> 00:17:28,177 But we're hoping that the Christmas festival 324 00:17:28,221 --> 00:17:30,484 will help bring in the holiday crowds. 325 00:17:30,527 --> 00:17:33,878 A Christmas festival is a great idea. What do you have planned? 326 00:17:33,922 --> 00:17:35,619 You're looking at it. 327 00:17:35,663 --> 00:17:37,491 Maybe we should've spent more money. 328 00:17:37,534 --> 00:17:40,015 But I didn't wanna spend the money if I wasn't 100% 329 00:17:40,059 --> 00:17:42,148 guaranteed that we would make back the revenue. 330 00:17:42,191 --> 00:17:46,891 The truth is, if we don't get enough visitors or donations, 331 00:17:46,935 --> 00:17:48,850 we may have to close. 332 00:17:48,893 --> 00:17:52,201 -For the winter? -For good. 333 00:17:52,245 --> 00:17:54,682 Face it, Diana, people just aren't interested 334 00:17:54,725 --> 00:17:56,466 in coming to Maple Creek anymore. 335 00:17:56,510 --> 00:17:58,555 Not like when we were kids. 336 00:17:58,599 --> 00:18:01,036 So let's make them interested. 337 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:03,647 Okay, but we need money to do that, so... 338 00:18:03,691 --> 00:18:05,736 Did the settlers who built Maple Creek have a lot of money 339 00:18:05,780 --> 00:18:08,609 when they arrived? No. 340 00:18:08,652 --> 00:18:10,132 So let's use that same gumption 341 00:18:10,176 --> 00:18:13,222 and create an authentic Maple Creek Christmas. 342 00:18:13,266 --> 00:18:15,094 It wouldn't take much. 343 00:18:15,137 --> 00:18:17,226 We can make snowmen out of the hay bales, 344 00:18:17,270 --> 00:18:20,142 and I'll dress someone as Father Christmas, 345 00:18:20,186 --> 00:18:23,363 and turn the museum into an old-fashioned candy shop. 346 00:18:23,406 --> 00:18:26,148 Well, are you coming or not? 347 00:18:26,192 --> 00:18:27,541 -Yes! -[laughter] 348 00:18:27,584 --> 00:18:29,804 [Lynda] We can get a lot of ideas. 349 00:18:29,847 --> 00:18:32,633 [instrumental music] 350 00:18:41,772 --> 00:18:43,383 And we could recruit some singers 351 00:18:43,426 --> 00:18:45,036 from the nice church up the street to dress 352 00:18:45,080 --> 00:18:46,951 in authentic clothes and sing Christmas carols. 353 00:18:46,995 --> 00:18:48,997 And what about you? Didn't your new book just come out? 354 00:18:49,040 --> 00:18:51,042 -Two weeks ago? -Yeah. 355 00:18:51,086 --> 00:18:53,349 You could do a signing right here. 356 00:18:53,393 --> 00:18:56,483 You always said Maple Creek is what inspired you to write. 357 00:18:56,526 --> 00:18:58,789 Listen, I'm glad to sign books for you to sell. 358 00:18:58,833 --> 00:19:01,401 Yes, but it will be an event if it happened in person. 359 00:19:01,444 --> 00:19:04,012 Think of the crowds you would draw. 360 00:19:04,055 --> 00:19:07,363 -Lynda, I'm hardly Santa Claus. -No, you're not. 361 00:19:07,407 --> 00:19:11,498 Although I'd love to see you try to climb down a chimney. 362 00:19:11,541 --> 00:19:14,631 Right now I would like to go to my cabin and unpack. 363 00:19:14,675 --> 00:19:17,112 Ooh, I meant to make up your bed. Ooh, sorry. 364 00:19:17,156 --> 00:19:19,854 Oh, just give us a minute to finish in there. 365 00:19:19,897 --> 00:19:23,162 Oh, we're so happy that you're back, sweetheart. 366 00:19:30,691 --> 00:19:33,041 -Hm... -Hey, uh... 367 00:19:39,352 --> 00:19:42,355 Excuse me. Excuse me. 368 00:19:43,965 --> 00:19:46,402 I have a message for a Diana Darrows. 369 00:19:46,446 --> 00:19:47,969 -Yes? -Oh, is that you? 370 00:19:48,012 --> 00:19:50,537 Hm. It's from a guy named Greg. 371 00:19:50,580 --> 00:19:53,453 I believe his last name is, uh, Happily Ever After. 372 00:19:53,496 --> 00:19:55,585 -Why is Greg calling you? -Well, he wasn't. 373 00:19:55,629 --> 00:19:57,065 He called the office and I picked up. 374 00:19:57,108 --> 00:19:58,632 Why didn't he call my phone? 375 00:19:58,675 --> 00:19:59,763 Probably 'cause you can't get a cell signal 376 00:19:59,807 --> 00:20:01,200 around here for like five miles. 377 00:20:01,243 --> 00:20:02,897 Nice handwriting. 378 00:20:02,940 --> 00:20:05,378 I think you missed your calling as a doctor. 379 00:20:08,381 --> 00:20:10,383 Sorry. 380 00:20:10,426 --> 00:20:12,385 I'm a bit messy. Let me see. 381 00:20:12,428 --> 00:20:16,780 Greg says, "Glad I got to see a bit of Maple Creek." Hm. 382 00:20:16,824 --> 00:20:19,392 "And don't worry, I made it to the airport in record time. 383 00:20:19,435 --> 00:20:21,394 See you in the new year." 384 00:20:21,437 --> 00:20:23,396 -Fine. Thank you. -Oh! 385 00:20:23,439 --> 00:20:25,833 And he also wants to know if you wanna get married. 386 00:20:25,876 --> 00:20:27,530 -What? -I made that last part up. 387 00:20:27,574 --> 00:20:29,228 But, hey, if you play your cards right, I bet he'll pop 388 00:20:29,271 --> 00:20:30,664 the question before you know it. 389 00:20:30,707 --> 00:20:31,578 The only thing about to get popped 390 00:20:31,621 --> 00:20:33,101 around here is... 391 00:20:33,144 --> 00:20:34,755 Listen, if he calls again, 392 00:20:34,798 --> 00:20:36,147 I would really appreciate 393 00:20:36,191 --> 00:20:37,279 you coming to get me. 394 00:20:37,323 --> 00:20:38,628 And miss all this fun? 395 00:20:38,672 --> 00:20:40,108 I also appreciate how amusing 396 00:20:40,151 --> 00:20:41,370 you find my personal life. 397 00:20:41,414 --> 00:20:42,415 Now if you'll excuse me, 398 00:20:42,458 --> 00:20:43,459 I've a lot of work to do. 399 00:20:43,503 --> 00:20:45,940 Cabins are that way. 400 00:20:45,983 --> 00:20:48,334 -I knew that. -Hm. For sure. 401 00:20:48,377 --> 00:20:49,378 -Just around the, uh... -Thank you. 402 00:20:49,422 --> 00:20:50,423 Mm-hmm. 403 00:20:54,383 --> 00:20:56,733 This is going to be the perfect place to write. 404 00:20:56,777 --> 00:20:58,561 I need to come up with an idea fast. 405 00:20:58,605 --> 00:21:01,390 Are you sure you don't wanna stay in town with us? 406 00:21:01,434 --> 00:21:03,131 The last thing you and Jake need is me camped out 407 00:21:03,174 --> 00:21:04,741 in your living room. 408 00:21:04,785 --> 00:21:07,309 Besides, I want to embrace the rural lifestyle 409 00:21:07,353 --> 00:21:08,310 I'm always writing about. 410 00:21:08,354 --> 00:21:09,442 [Kayla chuckles] 411 00:21:12,749 --> 00:21:15,578 I will have the handyman fix that in the morning. 412 00:21:15,622 --> 00:21:19,190 Maple Creek got a handyman? Can't wait to meet him. 413 00:21:19,234 --> 00:21:20,975 You-you kind of already have. 414 00:21:22,846 --> 00:21:24,587 Uh, from the... 415 00:21:24,631 --> 00:21:26,372 -Sorry. -Yeah. 416 00:21:26,415 --> 00:21:28,287 Well, okay. 417 00:21:33,857 --> 00:21:35,163 [instrumental music] 418 00:21:49,699 --> 00:21:51,179 Ow! 419 00:21:53,877 --> 00:21:57,533 Ow! Oh! 420 00:21:57,577 --> 00:21:59,579 -Are you okay? -Yeah, no. 421 00:21:59,622 --> 00:22:03,365 -I'm-I'm fine, totally fine. -Hm. 422 00:22:03,409 --> 00:22:05,715 You know, I've spent most of my summers and Christmases here 423 00:22:05,759 --> 00:22:07,674 since I was little. 424 00:22:07,717 --> 00:22:09,980 I'm surprised we never ran into each other. 425 00:22:10,024 --> 00:22:13,810 I know. I'm sure we would've been best friends. 426 00:22:13,854 --> 00:22:16,073 -Are you almost done? -Nope. 427 00:22:16,117 --> 00:22:18,946 Actually, I'm all the way done. 428 00:22:18,989 --> 00:22:22,253 I repaired the window and fixed the door. 429 00:22:22,297 --> 00:22:24,517 What's that? 430 00:22:24,560 --> 00:22:26,954 It's an ornament that's been in my family for years. 431 00:22:26,997 --> 00:22:29,217 Every year I put it on top of my Christmas tree. 432 00:22:32,568 --> 00:22:36,180 Wow. Great craftsmanship. 433 00:22:36,224 --> 00:22:37,834 I thought I would display it somewhere 434 00:22:37,878 --> 00:22:41,360 before I get a Christmas tree to put it on. 435 00:22:41,403 --> 00:22:42,752 I want this cabin to look the way it did 436 00:22:42,796 --> 00:22:43,971 when it was first built. 437 00:22:44,014 --> 00:22:46,408 For an authentic Pioneer Christmas? 438 00:22:46,452 --> 00:22:48,018 -Precisely. -Well... 439 00:22:48,062 --> 00:22:49,455 Then you better toss that thing in the forge 440 00:22:49,498 --> 00:22:51,935 and melt it down for tools. 441 00:22:51,979 --> 00:22:54,677 When settlers first came to Maple Creek, materials like this 442 00:22:54,721 --> 00:22:56,940 were too sparse to waste on something as frivolous 443 00:22:56,984 --> 00:22:58,333 as a Christmas tree. 444 00:22:58,377 --> 00:23:00,770 This isn't frivolous. 445 00:23:00,814 --> 00:23:02,468 Maybe the family who lived in this cabin 446 00:23:02,511 --> 00:23:06,123 saw a decoration like this as uplifting, 447 00:23:06,167 --> 00:23:08,169 something essential to embody 448 00:23:08,212 --> 00:23:09,823 the spirit and soul of Christmas. 449 00:23:09,866 --> 00:23:12,434 The spirit and soul of Christmas? 450 00:23:12,478 --> 00:23:14,567 -Mm-hmm. -Oh, I forgot. 451 00:23:14,610 --> 00:23:18,135 -You write historical fiction. -Historical romantic fiction. 452 00:23:18,179 --> 00:23:20,442 So who cares what people really did as long as it looks good? 453 00:23:20,486 --> 00:23:23,010 -Yeah. -Gotcha. 454 00:23:23,053 --> 00:23:25,099 -Excuse me. -Okay. 455 00:23:28,537 --> 00:23:31,758 I don't ignore history, I enhance history 456 00:23:31,801 --> 00:23:33,716 with modern details and sensibilities 457 00:23:33,760 --> 00:23:36,545 that make it more accessible for my readers to enjoy. 458 00:23:36,589 --> 00:23:39,069 Which explains why my students have no clue 459 00:23:39,113 --> 00:23:41,463 what real history is, because they're probably 460 00:23:41,507 --> 00:23:42,812 confusing your books for the real thing. 461 00:23:42,856 --> 00:23:44,423 How is that my fault? 462 00:23:44,466 --> 00:23:46,207 I'm a novelist, not a historian. 463 00:23:46,250 --> 00:23:48,688 Look, you screw with people's ideas of the past 464 00:23:48,731 --> 00:23:52,126 by turning historical figures into bodice-ripping lovers. 465 00:23:52,169 --> 00:23:55,390 [scoffs] I bet you don't even know what a bodice is. 466 00:23:55,434 --> 00:23:57,000 Oh, please. I know what a bodice is. 467 00:23:57,044 --> 00:24:00,351 Mm. Why are you in my kitchen? 468 00:24:00,395 --> 00:24:01,918 Kayla asked me to make sure 469 00:24:01,962 --> 00:24:04,225 you have enough supplies to cook with. 470 00:24:04,268 --> 00:24:06,140 Well, I don't need much. 471 00:24:06,183 --> 00:24:08,534 A kettle to boil water, 472 00:24:08,577 --> 00:24:11,624 a spoon, a fork and a pot for my oatmeal. 473 00:24:11,667 --> 00:24:12,712 [clatters] 474 00:24:12,755 --> 00:24:13,974 Oh. 475 00:24:20,981 --> 00:24:22,635 -And maybe a new pot. -Yeah. 476 00:24:26,639 --> 00:24:28,728 [clanking] 477 00:24:35,038 --> 00:24:36,953 Give it time to cool down, but it'll get the job done 478 00:24:36,997 --> 00:24:38,259 on your oatmeal. 479 00:24:41,349 --> 00:24:43,786 What's with the tribute to Montana? 480 00:24:43,830 --> 00:24:46,746 -Are you from there? -No, but I'm moving there soon. 481 00:24:46,789 --> 00:24:49,444 I'm saving to buy my own horse ranch. 482 00:24:49,488 --> 00:24:52,316 When are you going? 483 00:24:52,360 --> 00:24:54,536 Why? You wanna make a donation so I can leave today? 484 00:24:54,580 --> 00:24:57,104 [scoffs] The only donations anyone should be making 485 00:24:57,147 --> 00:24:59,976 are to keep Maple Creek going. 486 00:25:00,020 --> 00:25:03,066 [sighs] I have no idea how I'm gonna do this. 487 00:25:03,110 --> 00:25:06,026 Yeah. Well, whatever you do, make sure you use the chapel. 488 00:25:06,069 --> 00:25:08,289 Lynda just refinished it. 489 00:25:08,332 --> 00:25:10,770 She's been working on that for years. 490 00:25:10,813 --> 00:25:13,555 Come on, oatmeal. Let's go see what else you have to work with. 491 00:25:13,599 --> 00:25:16,384 [instrumental music] 492 00:25:25,611 --> 00:25:27,177 [Carter] So what are you thinking? 493 00:25:27,221 --> 00:25:29,005 I know we'll draw in new visitors if we make 494 00:25:29,049 --> 00:25:31,486 Maple Creek look just the way it did in the 19th century. 495 00:25:31,530 --> 00:25:32,835 [Carter] Do you have a year in mind? 496 00:25:32,879 --> 00:25:35,490 Mm, probably 1870. 497 00:25:35,534 --> 00:25:38,711 Nice. You know, 1870 is the year-- 498 00:25:38,754 --> 00:25:42,802 America officially recognized Christmas as a national holiday. 499 00:25:42,845 --> 00:25:44,151 Not all the history I studied in school 500 00:25:44,194 --> 00:25:45,674 was fiction, Mr. Macintosh. 501 00:25:45,718 --> 00:25:47,502 Touche,Ms. Darrows, do this right, 502 00:25:47,546 --> 00:25:50,418 and I may have to ease up on you. 503 00:25:50,461 --> 00:25:52,899 A Pioneer Christmas. That's what we'll call it! 504 00:25:52,942 --> 00:25:55,684 -Just like my book. -What? Who will call what? 505 00:25:55,728 --> 00:25:58,121 Holland, my publisher, says the title of a novel 506 00:25:58,165 --> 00:26:00,036 is as important as what's in it. 507 00:26:00,080 --> 00:26:02,038 We could do an entire week of Maple Creek festivities 508 00:26:02,082 --> 00:26:03,823 in their authentic time. 509 00:26:03,866 --> 00:26:05,607 -Sounds like a lot of work. -Not really. 510 00:26:05,651 --> 00:26:07,566 Everything is already set up for us. 511 00:26:07,609 --> 00:26:10,003 We could do a Christmas pageant in the chapel and... 512 00:26:10,046 --> 00:26:11,482 Come on, you can teach your blacksmithy workshop. 513 00:26:11,526 --> 00:26:12,614 Can't wait. 514 00:26:12,658 --> 00:26:13,920 [Diana] And I know 515 00:26:13,963 --> 00:26:14,964 Lynda makes very good bacon. 516 00:26:15,008 --> 00:26:17,053 It's a little burnt, but good. 517 00:26:17,097 --> 00:26:20,230 And we can do a Christmas bacon fest in the general store. 518 00:26:20,274 --> 00:26:23,103 And we have to turn the stable into a Pony Express station. 519 00:26:23,146 --> 00:26:24,931 Uh, could you make a Pony Express sign? 520 00:26:24,974 --> 00:26:28,238 Maple Creek never had a Pony Express station. 521 00:26:28,282 --> 00:26:31,241 But the Maple Creek I write about in my books does. 522 00:26:31,285 --> 00:26:32,242 That's where Suzette and Thorne met. 523 00:26:32,286 --> 00:26:34,027 Sorry, Thorne? 524 00:26:34,070 --> 00:26:35,158 Is that even a real name? 525 00:26:35,202 --> 00:26:36,986 Yes, it's a real name. 526 00:26:37,030 --> 00:26:38,466 And if you knew everything Thorne had been through, 527 00:26:38,509 --> 00:26:41,077 you wouldn't be making fun. 528 00:26:41,121 --> 00:26:43,210 He was an orphan when the Pony Express took him in. 529 00:26:43,253 --> 00:26:45,386 [gasps] Thorne was an orphan? 530 00:26:45,429 --> 00:26:47,388 It was love at first sight for Suzette and Thorne 531 00:26:47,431 --> 00:26:49,869 when they met at the Pony Express station. 532 00:26:49,912 --> 00:26:53,350 Wow. And then what happened? 533 00:26:53,394 --> 00:26:56,005 Oh, wait, these people aren't real. 534 00:26:56,049 --> 00:26:58,747 No, but if my fans show up, they'll want to see 535 00:26:58,791 --> 00:27:00,662 the Pony Express station Thorne worked at. 536 00:27:00,706 --> 00:27:04,579 Look, this is a historic site, okay, not an amusement park. 537 00:27:04,623 --> 00:27:06,189 I agreed to help you because I thought you wanted 538 00:27:06,233 --> 00:27:08,670 to recreate Christmas in 1870. 539 00:27:08,714 --> 00:27:11,934 Well, how authentic do you want this celebration to be, Carter? 540 00:27:11,978 --> 00:27:14,458 Should we serve everybody brown drinking water 541 00:27:14,502 --> 00:27:16,112 and, oh, take away a woman's right to vote 542 00:27:16,156 --> 00:27:18,027 as soon as she walks through the door? 543 00:27:18,071 --> 00:27:21,640 Merry Christmas! By the way, your barber's also your dentist. 544 00:27:21,683 --> 00:27:22,728 Enjoy the eggnog. 545 00:27:24,817 --> 00:27:26,906 Eggnog was considered an aristocratic drink. 546 00:27:26,949 --> 00:27:28,864 It was definitely not served at Christmas in the Frontier 547 00:27:28,908 --> 00:27:31,562 until the dawn of the 20th century. 548 00:27:31,606 --> 00:27:34,696 -Fine, you win. -Yes! 549 00:27:34,740 --> 00:27:38,178 I may not know what people were drinking in 1870 or 1970 550 00:27:38,221 --> 00:27:40,528 or yesterday at noon, but what's happening today 551 00:27:40,571 --> 00:27:42,835 is me making a success of this Christmas celebration 552 00:27:42,878 --> 00:27:44,358 with or without your help. 553 00:27:46,882 --> 00:27:49,189 So mark today down in your history book and remember it. 554 00:27:54,411 --> 00:27:55,891 It was a pretty good comeback, actually. 555 00:27:55,935 --> 00:27:58,677 [instrumental music] 556 00:28:03,682 --> 00:28:07,250 "A Pioneer Christmas Celebration at Maple Creek." I like it. 557 00:28:07,294 --> 00:28:09,992 Yeah, every day of the week leading up to Christmas Eve 558 00:28:10,036 --> 00:28:11,994 we can focus on a particular landmark in town. 559 00:28:12,038 --> 00:28:13,430 And what happens on Christmas Eve? 560 00:28:13,474 --> 00:28:15,476 I haven't decided yet, I was 561 00:28:15,519 --> 00:28:17,043 hoping you'd help me come up with an idea. 562 00:28:17,086 --> 00:28:18,871 [chuckles] Wait a minute, Maple Creek never had 563 00:28:18,914 --> 00:28:22,135 a Pony Express station. 564 00:28:22,178 --> 00:28:25,051 -I'm just kidding. -[scoffs] 565 00:28:25,094 --> 00:28:28,141 But I'm sure Carter will have a lot to say on that. 566 00:28:28,184 --> 00:28:29,533 That man is impossible. 567 00:28:29,577 --> 00:28:32,232 -That man is single. -Big surprise. 568 00:28:32,275 --> 00:28:34,713 And he's been single for over a year, which means you don't 569 00:28:34,756 --> 00:28:36,758 have to worry about the rebound situation. 570 00:28:36,802 --> 00:28:39,500 There is no situation as far as Carter is concerned. 571 00:28:39,543 --> 00:28:40,719 I like Greg, remember? 572 00:28:40,762 --> 00:28:44,070 -Hm. -What? 573 00:28:44,113 --> 00:28:47,551 Do you like Greg or do you like the fantasy of Greg? 574 00:28:47,595 --> 00:28:49,379 You two have known each other for years now 575 00:28:49,423 --> 00:28:51,338 and you still can't tell him how you feel. 576 00:28:51,381 --> 00:28:55,559 So? My feelings needed time to marinate. 577 00:28:55,603 --> 00:28:58,171 You marinate a steak, not a relationship. 578 00:28:58,214 --> 00:29:00,564 -Speak for yourself. -[laughter] 579 00:29:00,608 --> 00:29:02,784 -Come on. -I do love the idea, though. 580 00:29:02,828 --> 00:29:05,091 I think it'd be fun to start off in the church and... 581 00:29:05,134 --> 00:29:06,309 [Kayla] Ooh, and then we could wear costumes. 582 00:29:06,353 --> 00:29:09,095 [instrumental music] 583 00:29:13,969 --> 00:29:16,450 [Kayla] I'm telling you, I think it would be a great idea. 584 00:29:16,493 --> 00:29:18,757 Well, Kayla, you know I'm not gonna do that. 585 00:29:18,800 --> 00:29:20,323 Well, he's really cute and I think-- 586 00:29:20,367 --> 00:29:22,978 You two! It's like high school all over again. 587 00:29:23,022 --> 00:29:25,111 -[Kayla giggles] -What's so funny? 588 00:29:25,154 --> 00:29:28,027 I was telling Diana that Carter is single and available. 589 00:29:28,070 --> 00:29:30,725 He's also stubborn and irritating. 590 00:29:30,769 --> 00:29:32,292 Besides, I don't have time for men right now. 591 00:29:32,335 --> 00:29:33,728 I have a new book to write 592 00:29:33,772 --> 00:29:36,383 and Maple Creek to help save. 593 00:29:36,426 --> 00:29:38,298 Now do you like this idea or not? 594 00:29:38,341 --> 00:29:39,473 I love it. Let's do it! 595 00:29:39,516 --> 00:29:40,648 -Really? -Yes! 596 00:29:40,691 --> 00:29:42,955 Hey, what are we doing? 597 00:29:42,998 --> 00:29:45,827 The Pioneer Christmas idea we discussed. 598 00:29:45,871 --> 00:29:48,438 With a special guest appearance by the Pony Express. 599 00:29:48,482 --> 00:29:50,092 -Thank you very much. -Kayla. 600 00:29:50,136 --> 00:29:51,964 Do you have enough money in your budget to pull this off? 601 00:29:52,007 --> 00:29:54,618 I can juggle the numbers and figure it out. 602 00:29:54,662 --> 00:29:56,882 Well, include this in your juggling. 603 00:29:56,925 --> 00:29:58,535 Absolutely not. This is too much. 604 00:29:58,579 --> 00:30:00,059 It's the advance for my next book, 605 00:30:00,102 --> 00:30:02,452 so it's money I wasn't expecting anyways. 606 00:30:02,496 --> 00:30:04,411 And besides, every year I donate to Maple Creek. 607 00:30:04,454 --> 00:30:06,805 Oh, so you're donating for the next ten years in advance? 608 00:30:06,848 --> 00:30:09,372 -Is that against the law? -Uh, we... 609 00:30:09,416 --> 00:30:12,245 I... I don't know what to say. 610 00:30:12,288 --> 00:30:14,247 Say thank you and show me where you keep 611 00:30:14,290 --> 00:30:16,118 the authentic clothing so we can start dressing people up. 612 00:30:16,162 --> 00:30:17,685 Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 613 00:30:17,728 --> 00:30:19,687 It's just back here, the stuff. 614 00:30:23,604 --> 00:30:25,911 Wow, she really puts her money where her mouth is. 615 00:30:25,954 --> 00:30:29,349 She is an extraordinary woman. 616 00:30:29,392 --> 00:30:32,787 Carter, that popcorn is three days old. 617 00:30:32,831 --> 00:30:35,137 It's easier to string garland when it's stale. 618 00:30:35,181 --> 00:30:37,052 -I knew, I knew that. -Mm. 619 00:30:37,096 --> 00:30:38,837 I like it better this way. 620 00:30:40,142 --> 00:30:41,274 Yum. 621 00:30:54,853 --> 00:30:56,028 [instrumental music] 622 00:30:58,726 --> 00:31:00,946 Oh, I used to love dressing up in these outfits 623 00:31:00,989 --> 00:31:02,469 for old-timey photos. 624 00:31:02,512 --> 00:31:03,600 Oh, we should do a photo booth again, 625 00:31:03,644 --> 00:31:05,124 but holiday it up. 626 00:31:05,167 --> 00:31:06,908 So then people can dress up 627 00:31:06,952 --> 00:31:08,692 and make their very own Maple Creek Christmas cards! 628 00:31:08,736 --> 00:31:09,998 Oh, I love it! 629 00:31:10,042 --> 00:31:11,521 What if we take a few photos now 630 00:31:11,565 --> 00:31:13,045 and use them for an online promotion? 631 00:31:13,088 --> 00:31:15,047 Yes! And you would look great in this gown. 632 00:31:15,090 --> 00:31:16,918 We can style your hair and everything. 633 00:31:16,962 --> 00:31:19,486 Good luck! I'm a novelist, not a model. 634 00:31:19,529 --> 00:31:21,444 You'll have to call in a favor elsewhere. 635 00:31:21,488 --> 00:31:22,750 We'll see. 636 00:31:22,793 --> 00:31:23,838 And you'll have to try on 637 00:31:23,882 --> 00:31:26,362 this hat. Oh, it's perfect. 638 00:31:26,406 --> 00:31:27,973 -Can I be the model? -Please! 639 00:31:28,016 --> 00:31:29,888 Oh, we need to get a camera. 640 00:31:31,237 --> 00:31:32,673 [Kayla laughing] 641 00:31:36,590 --> 00:31:38,505 What time are the models supposed to get here? 642 00:31:38,548 --> 00:31:40,899 -It's almost noon. -I hope they didn't get lost. 643 00:31:40,942 --> 00:31:42,378 Carter's theater professor friend assured me 644 00:31:42,422 --> 00:31:44,380 they'd send over a few students. 645 00:31:44,424 --> 00:31:46,121 Maybe we should give her a call. 646 00:31:46,165 --> 00:31:48,210 Don't bother. I just got off the phone with her. 647 00:31:48,254 --> 00:31:50,430 The students who agreed to model got stuck in dress rehearsal 648 00:31:50,473 --> 00:31:52,345 for their holiday show. 649 00:31:52,388 --> 00:31:54,216 I guess we have to reschedule the shoot for another day. 650 00:31:54,260 --> 00:31:55,696 There no time! 651 00:31:57,437 --> 00:31:58,786 Good thing I know two people, 652 00:31:58,829 --> 00:32:00,135 and they happen to be very photogenic. 653 00:32:00,179 --> 00:32:02,616 -Oh, that's great! -Who are they? 654 00:32:04,313 --> 00:32:07,316 -It's you two. Yes. -No. Th... I... 655 00:32:07,360 --> 00:32:09,101 [Kayla] You look great in this light. I promise. 656 00:32:09,144 --> 00:32:11,016 -[Carter] Really? -Yeah. 657 00:32:11,059 --> 00:32:13,192 [Carter] No, Kayla, let me see that. I wasn't ready. 658 00:32:13,235 --> 00:32:15,542 [instrumental music] 659 00:32:17,848 --> 00:32:21,069 Stop struggling or else I won't be able to loosen this bodice. 660 00:32:21,113 --> 00:32:23,071 This is what it feels like to wear a bodice? 661 00:32:23,115 --> 00:32:25,595 No wonder my heroines always want this ripped off. 662 00:32:25,639 --> 00:32:26,945 It's torture! 663 00:32:26,988 --> 00:32:27,946 Here, pass me a few bobby pins 664 00:32:27,989 --> 00:32:28,903 so I can put up my hair. 665 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:31,253 [instrumental music] 666 00:32:31,297 --> 00:32:33,038 Kayla, are you... 667 00:32:33,081 --> 00:32:34,865 Oh! 668 00:32:34,909 --> 00:32:36,824 Um, I wasn't sure if I should wear the bowler hat 669 00:32:36,867 --> 00:32:38,565 or the cowboy hat. 670 00:32:38,608 --> 00:32:40,871 People will probably be expecting the cowboy hat, 671 00:32:40,915 --> 00:32:44,658 but the bowler hat was actually still in fashion out here, so... 672 00:32:47,617 --> 00:32:49,010 Oh, I look stupid, don't I? 673 00:32:49,054 --> 00:32:50,751 [Diana and Kayla] No! [CHUCKLES] 674 00:32:50,794 --> 00:32:52,057 I told you, I'm not a model. 675 00:32:52,100 --> 00:32:54,798 No, Carter, you misunderstood us. 676 00:32:54,842 --> 00:32:57,279 -Then why did you both laugh? -We weren't laughing. 677 00:32:57,323 --> 00:32:59,368 We're... 678 00:32:59,412 --> 00:33:02,850 I've never truly understood the word dashing until right now. 679 00:33:04,634 --> 00:33:08,160 Yeah? You're smooth. 680 00:33:08,203 --> 00:33:11,380 Okay, Annie Leibovitz, where do you want us? 681 00:33:11,424 --> 00:33:15,254 ♪ Oh I can't wait another day 682 00:33:15,297 --> 00:33:18,866 ♪ There is something I gotta say ♪ 683 00:33:18,909 --> 00:33:21,216 ♪ I can't get you out of my mind ♪ 684 00:33:21,260 --> 00:33:26,352 ♪ And it's about time to say I think I'm fallin' in love ♪ 685 00:33:26,395 --> 00:33:29,485 ♪ Fallin' in love with you 686 00:33:29,529 --> 00:33:33,185 ♪ There's no one else I'm thinkin' of ♪ 687 00:33:33,228 --> 00:33:36,579 ♪ Nothing else I wanna do 688 00:33:36,623 --> 00:33:39,365 ♪ I think I'm fallin' in love 689 00:33:39,408 --> 00:33:42,890 ♪ Oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh 690 00:33:42,933 --> 00:33:46,285 ♪ Oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh 691 00:33:46,328 --> 00:33:50,593 ♪ Oh-oh oh-oh oh-oh-oh-oh ♪ Oh oh oh 692 00:33:50,637 --> 00:33:54,162 ♪ I think I'm fallin' in love 693 00:33:54,206 --> 00:33:57,078 Oh. Oh, I need to post one of these on my fan page. 694 00:33:57,122 --> 00:33:59,124 Just don't use the ones where we're wearing the Santa hats. 695 00:33:59,167 --> 00:34:01,604 They didn't wear Santa hats in 1870. 696 00:34:01,648 --> 00:34:03,519 These are great, but if anything, they would have worn 697 00:34:03,563 --> 00:34:07,219 holly in their hair which is how Father Christmas, not Santa, 698 00:34:07,262 --> 00:34:08,829 was depicted back then. 699 00:34:08,872 --> 00:34:10,352 Oh, why didn't you say something earlier? 700 00:34:10,396 --> 00:34:12,746 I'd love to wear holly in my hair. 701 00:34:12,789 --> 00:34:14,574 -Good to know. -Hey. 702 00:34:14,617 --> 00:34:17,881 -I've got some bad news. -What's wrong? 703 00:34:17,925 --> 00:34:19,666 Well, our accountant double-checked the projections 704 00:34:19,709 --> 00:34:22,234 on how much we need to raise to keep Maple Creek afloat. 705 00:34:22,277 --> 00:34:25,498 And even if we hit our target attendance, uh, 706 00:34:25,541 --> 00:34:27,630 we're still off by a pretty large amount. 707 00:34:27,674 --> 00:34:30,416 Oh, honey, unexpected donations might come in. 708 00:34:30,459 --> 00:34:32,244 Yeah, I'm sure my colleagues will throw in a few bucks 709 00:34:32,287 --> 00:34:33,636 when they see what we've done with the place. 710 00:34:33,680 --> 00:34:35,247 That's all really nice to think about, 711 00:34:35,290 --> 00:34:37,858 but nothing we can bank on. 712 00:34:37,901 --> 00:34:39,294 If we don't raise the money then, 713 00:34:39,338 --> 00:34:41,905 this could be our last Christmas at Maple Creek. 714 00:34:46,388 --> 00:34:47,998 [Diana] Since our festival ends on Christmas Eve, 715 00:34:48,042 --> 00:34:50,218 we need to devise something grand. 716 00:34:50,262 --> 00:34:51,741 Something that will attract people 717 00:34:51,785 --> 00:34:53,917 and get them to pay big money. 718 00:34:53,961 --> 00:34:56,442 -A dance marathon? -Uh-uh. 719 00:34:56,485 --> 00:34:58,444 -A quilting marathon? -Huh? 720 00:34:58,487 --> 00:35:00,272 -A real marathon? -Mm. 721 00:35:00,315 --> 00:35:03,492 How's it going in here? Any ideas yet? 722 00:35:03,536 --> 00:35:06,278 We've talked and re-talked about so many ideas, 723 00:35:06,321 --> 00:35:07,757 and my head is throbbing. 724 00:35:07,801 --> 00:35:09,759 And we've eaten all the fudge. 725 00:35:09,803 --> 00:35:11,761 But Uncle Timothy always said that the key to unlocking 726 00:35:11,805 --> 00:35:15,548 any problem is to remain optimistic. Think positive. 727 00:35:15,591 --> 00:35:17,245 This will work out. 728 00:35:17,289 --> 00:35:19,334 [Diana] Yeah, but we have to be realistic. 729 00:35:19,378 --> 00:35:21,597 We're talking facts, not fiction. 730 00:35:21,641 --> 00:35:24,252 What about a big lunch or dinner on Christmas Eve? 731 00:35:24,296 --> 00:35:25,688 Mm. We went over that already. 732 00:35:25,732 --> 00:35:28,213 A meal is cumbersome and too expensive. 733 00:35:28,256 --> 00:35:31,433 No, we need something that's already here in Maple Creek. 734 00:35:31,477 --> 00:35:33,261 Something that won't cost much to organize, 735 00:35:33,305 --> 00:35:35,524 but will draw in a big crowd. 736 00:35:35,568 --> 00:35:37,309 Come on, everybody, think. 737 00:35:39,876 --> 00:35:42,444 -You. -Yeah. I'm trying to think, too. 738 00:35:42,488 --> 00:35:45,491 No. You. 739 00:35:45,534 --> 00:35:48,407 -You are the big idea! -No, he's right! 740 00:35:48,450 --> 00:35:51,018 Oh, see, I told you, I have been trying to get her for years 741 00:35:51,061 --> 00:35:52,367 to come and do a signing. 742 00:35:52,411 --> 00:35:55,631 -Nobody wants to see me. -Why not? 743 00:35:55,675 --> 00:35:57,416 The only reason we're making the stables look like 744 00:35:57,459 --> 00:35:59,113 that historically-inaccurate Pony Express 745 00:35:59,157 --> 00:36:00,288 station is because of your books. 746 00:36:00,332 --> 00:36:01,420 And if your fans come and see 747 00:36:01,463 --> 00:36:02,943 a fake Pony Express station, 748 00:36:02,986 --> 00:36:04,249 then they will definitely come and see you. 749 00:36:04,292 --> 00:36:06,076 More will come and see you. 750 00:36:06,120 --> 00:36:08,601 -But I don't do that. -Do what? 751 00:36:08,644 --> 00:36:10,298 Meet people. 752 00:36:10,342 --> 00:36:13,214 I have a reputation for being hidden away. 753 00:36:13,258 --> 00:36:14,824 Remaining aloof is part of my brand. 754 00:36:14,868 --> 00:36:17,131 Oh, I didn't realize we were in the presence 755 00:36:17,175 --> 00:36:18,741 of the great Greta Garbo 756 00:36:18,785 --> 00:36:21,004 of the local literary intelligentsia. 757 00:36:23,093 --> 00:36:25,052 N... Oh, no, it was a joke. 758 00:36:28,534 --> 00:36:29,970 Who's Greta Garbo? 759 00:36:31,101 --> 00:36:33,626 She's so famous, Kayla. 760 00:36:38,152 --> 00:36:40,546 Okay, one thing history has taught me 761 00:36:40,589 --> 00:36:42,287 is that the public loves a celebrity. 762 00:36:42,330 --> 00:36:44,506 -I'm hardly a public icon. -Right. 763 00:36:44,550 --> 00:36:49,032 -But to your fans you are. -There has to be a better idea. 764 00:36:49,076 --> 00:36:50,425 Why? Because you don't want to? 765 00:36:50,469 --> 00:36:55,343 No! No, it's not that. It's just that... 766 00:36:55,387 --> 00:36:57,389 [sighs] I can't believe I'm admitting this 767 00:36:57,432 --> 00:37:00,914 to you of all people, but I'm scared, okay? 768 00:37:02,089 --> 00:37:04,265 I'm scared, too. 769 00:37:04,309 --> 00:37:05,745 Maple Creek isn't just special to you. 770 00:37:05,788 --> 00:37:07,616 It means a lot to me, too. 771 00:37:07,660 --> 00:37:10,924 What if nobody shows up and I end up disappointing everybody? 772 00:37:10,967 --> 00:37:12,752 Or worse, what if my fans do show up, 773 00:37:12,795 --> 00:37:15,320 and I'm a huge disappointment to them? 774 00:37:15,363 --> 00:37:18,061 What would my uncle say to you right now? 775 00:37:18,105 --> 00:37:21,282 "Diana, suit up and show up." 776 00:37:21,326 --> 00:37:24,677 -Yeah. [chuckles] -Fine. 777 00:37:24,720 --> 00:37:26,418 But there has to be more than just me... 778 00:37:26,461 --> 00:37:27,854 -For the price of the ticket. -Fine! 779 00:37:27,897 --> 00:37:29,986 Let's do this the right way. 780 00:37:30,030 --> 00:37:31,466 What do your fans wanna see? 781 00:37:31,510 --> 00:37:35,514 What Suzette St. James would do if she was here. 782 00:37:35,557 --> 00:37:38,734 And she would host a Christmas Eve gala. 783 00:37:38,778 --> 00:37:40,736 We can encourage everyone to come dressed as their favorite 784 00:37:40,780 --> 00:37:43,130 Hearts Of The Wild Frontier characters. 785 00:37:43,173 --> 00:37:44,305 It will be as if they're stepping into 786 00:37:44,349 --> 00:37:45,872 one of my novels for real. 787 00:37:49,310 --> 00:37:50,529 -Oh, you want me to follow? -[Diana] Yes. 788 00:37:50,572 --> 00:37:51,747 [Carter] Okay. Yeah. 789 00:37:59,625 --> 00:38:03,281 We can hold a dance in here. Nothing too fancy. 790 00:38:03,324 --> 00:38:06,762 Suzette may be dramatic, but she is also humble. 791 00:38:06,806 --> 00:38:09,069 What about auctioning off a dance with the novelist herself? 792 00:38:09,809 --> 00:38:10,897 Perhaps. 793 00:38:10,940 --> 00:38:13,726 [instrumental music] 794 00:38:24,650 --> 00:38:27,261 These cabins are perfect for a writer's retreat. 795 00:38:27,305 --> 00:38:28,915 We could sell packages. 796 00:38:28,958 --> 00:38:30,786 And I could even host a workshop or two. 797 00:38:30,830 --> 00:38:33,311 Wait, hold up, a minute ago you didn't even wanna be seen 798 00:38:33,354 --> 00:38:36,357 in public, and now you're scheduling more appearances? 799 00:38:36,401 --> 00:38:39,404 -You sure you're up for this? -Yes, I think I am. 800 00:38:39,447 --> 00:38:42,363 Good, it's about time you saw yourself 801 00:38:42,407 --> 00:38:43,364 the way everyone else does. 802 00:38:43,408 --> 00:38:45,192 Like you know me so well. 803 00:38:45,235 --> 00:38:47,150 We just met. 804 00:38:47,194 --> 00:38:48,935 Well, I can't believe I'm admitting this to you 805 00:38:48,978 --> 00:38:52,678 of all people, but I'm glad we did. 806 00:38:55,768 --> 00:38:57,422 [telephone ringing] 807 00:38:57,465 --> 00:38:58,510 Oh. 808 00:39:01,426 --> 00:39:04,211 [telephone ringing] 809 00:39:08,650 --> 00:39:11,436 -Hello? -Hey, Diana. 810 00:39:11,479 --> 00:39:14,264 -How's the wild west? -Greg? 811 00:39:14,308 --> 00:39:16,876 Hi! Hold on. Let me just say goodbye to Carter. 812 00:39:18,181 --> 00:39:20,532 [Greg] Who's Carter? 813 00:39:20,575 --> 00:39:23,883 Oh, he's just a guy I met. 814 00:39:23,926 --> 00:39:27,408 Well, not a guy. Well, yes, in a physiological sense. 815 00:39:27,452 --> 00:39:29,192 [Diana] I mean, I'm assuming all the parts are there. 816 00:39:29,236 --> 00:39:31,325 But, wait, why are we talking about Carter? 817 00:39:31,369 --> 00:39:32,631 You brought him up. 818 00:39:34,328 --> 00:39:37,418 Um, so how's the Caribbean? 819 00:39:37,462 --> 00:39:42,423 Well, you know, I'm a little nervous about the competition. 820 00:39:42,467 --> 00:39:44,207 [Greg] Figured I'd call you to feel better. 821 00:39:44,251 --> 00:39:45,426 [woman 1] He is.. [woman 2] Oh, my God! 822 00:39:45,470 --> 00:39:48,211 Really? Why me? 823 00:39:48,255 --> 00:39:50,866 'Cause you're always so encouraging. 824 00:39:50,910 --> 00:39:53,652 Maybe I just need another, uh, "Go get 'em." 825 00:39:53,695 --> 00:39:56,742 [Diana] You're gonna be great. Greg, I know it. 826 00:39:56,785 --> 00:39:59,309 So how's the new book coming along? 827 00:39:59,353 --> 00:40:01,442 I'm having my first ever book signing. 828 00:40:01,486 --> 00:40:04,880 -Right here in Maple Creek. -Oh, what? 829 00:40:04,924 --> 00:40:06,665 I thought you were doing the whole unknown mysterious 830 00:40:06,708 --> 00:40:08,623 private life of the writer thing. 831 00:40:08,667 --> 00:40:11,017 I was, but Carter helped me realize 832 00:40:11,060 --> 00:40:13,976 how silly and contrived that was. 833 00:40:14,020 --> 00:40:18,067 Carter? He sounds so convincing. 834 00:40:18,111 --> 00:40:19,939 Has he swept you off your feet yet? 835 00:40:19,982 --> 00:40:22,507 What? No, of course not! I just met him. 836 00:40:22,550 --> 00:40:25,379 [laughs] I'm-I'm joking, I'm joking. 837 00:40:25,423 --> 00:40:28,730 Well, I'm really proud of you. 838 00:40:28,774 --> 00:40:31,080 Just wish I could be there for your big event. 839 00:40:31,124 --> 00:40:34,040 -I wish you could, too, Greg. -Yeah, yeah. 840 00:40:34,083 --> 00:40:38,044 I do, really. Before you left, I wanted to tell you that-- 841 00:40:38,087 --> 00:40:41,482 Oh, they're calling us to the line. I gotta run, literally. 842 00:40:41,526 --> 00:40:43,615 Wait. What did you wanna tell me? 843 00:40:43,658 --> 00:40:46,661 Um, it's nothing. 844 00:40:46,705 --> 00:40:48,315 But good luck today. 845 00:40:48,358 --> 00:40:49,751 [chuckles] Thank you. 846 00:40:49,795 --> 00:40:52,145 [crowd cheering] 847 00:40:59,892 --> 00:41:01,763 [Diana] This should be good here. 848 00:41:01,807 --> 00:41:02,895 [Carter] Mm-hmm. 849 00:41:05,941 --> 00:41:08,596 -[Carter] What do you think? -Hey! 850 00:41:08,640 --> 00:41:11,207 -Here, look! -All the job's been assigned? 851 00:41:11,251 --> 00:41:12,731 Mm-hmm, and we have more help now 852 00:41:12,774 --> 00:41:14,472 than I ever thought possible. 853 00:41:14,515 --> 00:41:17,605 Calling in your fans with that post was brilliant. 854 00:41:17,649 --> 00:41:19,564 As president of the West Coast branch 855 00:41:19,607 --> 00:41:21,217 of the Diana Darrows Fan Club, 856 00:41:21,261 --> 00:41:24,351 I consider it an honor to be your Santa Claus. 857 00:41:24,394 --> 00:41:26,135 I mean, Father Christmas. 858 00:41:26,179 --> 00:41:28,181 That's my man. 859 00:41:28,224 --> 00:41:29,574 The honor's all mine, Jimmy. 860 00:41:29,617 --> 00:41:31,924 I can't believe I'm meeting you in person. 861 00:41:31,967 --> 00:41:35,667 You're younger than I imagined, full of so much wisdom. 862 00:41:35,710 --> 00:41:39,409 That's the beauty of words, they speak for themselves. 863 00:41:39,453 --> 00:41:42,021 Would it be too much if we serve hot cider, cocoa 864 00:41:42,064 --> 00:41:43,892 and buttered rum? 865 00:41:43,936 --> 00:41:46,591 Just don't serve eggnog, or Carter will have an aneurysm 866 00:41:46,634 --> 00:41:48,506 since only aristocrats drank that in 1870. 867 00:41:48,549 --> 00:41:51,552 -[Carter] I can hear you. -I know you can. 868 00:41:51,596 --> 00:41:54,163 Look, I don't wanna jinx anything, but I think 869 00:41:54,207 --> 00:41:55,861 everything's going to work out. 870 00:41:57,253 --> 00:41:58,341 I think it'll be great. 871 00:41:58,385 --> 00:42:00,518 [bells jingling] 872 00:42:02,607 --> 00:42:05,392 [thunder rumbling] 873 00:42:07,612 --> 00:42:09,396 I think we're gonna have a wet Christmas 874 00:42:09,439 --> 00:42:10,658 instead of a white one. 875 00:42:10,702 --> 00:42:12,573 [gasps] 876 00:42:12,617 --> 00:42:15,402 [thunder rumbling] 877 00:42:18,274 --> 00:42:20,712 [Holland] I know you, Diana. You'll make it work. 878 00:42:20,755 --> 00:42:23,062 Holland, thank you for your generosity, 879 00:42:23,105 --> 00:42:25,673 donating the proceeds from the novels sold on site. 880 00:42:25,717 --> 00:42:28,154 [Holland] Of course! This is momentous. 881 00:42:28,197 --> 00:42:32,245 The first ever public appearance by my number-one novelist. 882 00:42:32,288 --> 00:42:34,639 Oh, by the way, how's the new book? 883 00:42:34,682 --> 00:42:37,206 I'm revisiting the first chapter tonight. 884 00:42:37,250 --> 00:42:40,122 -It's very clean. -Hopefully not too clean. 885 00:42:40,166 --> 00:42:41,907 -[knocking on door] -Uh, hold on. 886 00:42:41,950 --> 00:42:44,562 I think there's a wild animal trying to get me. 887 00:42:44,605 --> 00:42:47,260 -[thunder rumbling] -Hey, the storm's getting worse. 888 00:42:47,303 --> 00:42:49,523 I wanted to make sure you had enough firewood for the night. 889 00:42:49,567 --> 00:42:51,264 Kayla and Lynda already went home. 890 00:42:53,396 --> 00:42:54,702 Holland, I better go. 891 00:42:54,746 --> 00:42:56,138 [Holland] Oh, before you go, 892 00:42:56,182 --> 00:42:57,879 Greg called the office today 893 00:42:57,923 --> 00:42:59,925 and he wanted to know if it'd be a good idea for him 894 00:42:59,968 --> 00:43:02,449 to make an appearance at your event. 895 00:43:02,492 --> 00:43:04,407 But Greg's in the Caribbean. 896 00:43:04,451 --> 00:43:06,235 [Holland] Just think of the publicity we'd get 897 00:43:06,279 --> 00:43:08,237 if fans saw the two of you together. 898 00:43:08,281 --> 00:43:11,327 It will be like Van Gogh with his Mona Lisa. 899 00:43:11,371 --> 00:43:14,853 Da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa, Van Gogh cut off his ear, 900 00:43:14,896 --> 00:43:16,681 which is what I feel like doing right now. 901 00:43:16,724 --> 00:43:19,379 [Holland] I thought you liked Greg. 902 00:43:19,422 --> 00:43:22,730 No, I do like Greg, but I'm nervous enough with the signing. 903 00:43:22,774 --> 00:43:24,602 I don't need the added pressure of having him here. 904 00:43:24,645 --> 00:43:26,560 You know, if you need help dealing with Greg, 905 00:43:26,604 --> 00:43:27,953 I can give you a few pointers. 906 00:43:27,996 --> 00:43:29,519 Thanks, Holland, but I... 907 00:43:29,563 --> 00:43:31,870 -[line beeping] -Hey, Holland? 908 00:43:33,306 --> 00:43:34,612 Diana? 909 00:43:34,655 --> 00:43:37,615 [Diana] Hello? Are you there? 910 00:43:41,749 --> 00:43:45,057 Is Mr. Biceps coming for a visit? 911 00:43:45,100 --> 00:43:48,408 I don't know. Perhaps. 912 00:43:48,451 --> 00:43:52,499 -That's a good thing, isn't it? -Perhaps. 913 00:43:52,542 --> 00:43:55,676 Why do you have this look like you're about to be audited? 914 00:43:55,720 --> 00:43:57,635 -I do not. -Do, too. 915 00:43:57,678 --> 00:44:01,726 I do not. In fact, I do hope Greg comes for a visit. 916 00:44:01,769 --> 00:44:03,597 Great! I can't wait to meet him. 917 00:44:03,641 --> 00:44:06,078 -He's a tremendous guy. -A prince among men. 918 00:44:06,121 --> 00:44:08,471 He is! Very kind and charming. 919 00:44:08,515 --> 00:44:09,734 Which explains why you're panicked at the thought... 920 00:44:09,777 --> 00:44:12,432 -Of him showing up. -Exactly! I mean... 921 00:44:13,955 --> 00:44:16,915 Oh, just get out and leave me alone. 922 00:44:16,958 --> 00:44:19,004 Nothing would give me more pleasure. 923 00:44:22,572 --> 00:44:25,184 [thunder rumbling] 924 00:44:25,227 --> 00:44:27,665 [Diana] Maybe you should wait here until the storm blows over. 925 00:44:29,579 --> 00:44:32,278 Believe me, the storm in here is much worse 926 00:44:32,321 --> 00:44:33,627 than what's out there. 927 00:44:49,817 --> 00:44:52,559 -[thunder rumbling] -[gasps] 928 00:45:18,280 --> 00:45:19,499 [knocking on door] 929 00:45:24,286 --> 00:45:27,072 [thunder rumbling] 930 00:45:29,901 --> 00:45:34,079 My truck got stuck. It's like a river of mud out here. 931 00:45:34,122 --> 00:45:35,689 Is that invitation to wait out the storm 932 00:45:35,733 --> 00:45:38,170 with you in here still open? 933 00:45:38,213 --> 00:45:42,261 I promise, no more talk about Mr. Muscles. 934 00:45:42,304 --> 00:45:44,611 In fact we don't, we don't have to talk at all 935 00:45:44,654 --> 00:45:45,743 if you don't want. 936 00:45:52,488 --> 00:45:53,751 [thunder rumbling] 937 00:45:53,794 --> 00:45:54,839 [Carter] Do you have any marshmallows to, uh-- 938 00:45:54,882 --> 00:45:58,233 I thought we agreed. No talking. 939 00:45:58,277 --> 00:46:01,454 -Seriously? -It was your suggestion. 940 00:46:01,497 --> 00:46:02,629 Besides, I'm behind on my writing 941 00:46:02,672 --> 00:46:04,239 and I need to concentrate. 942 00:46:04,283 --> 00:46:07,242 Okay, sorry. Won't bother you. 943 00:46:07,286 --> 00:46:09,810 In fact, I'll stay on my side of the cabin over here 944 00:46:09,854 --> 00:46:13,118 and you can stay on your side over there. 945 00:46:13,161 --> 00:46:15,642 But your side has the fire. 946 00:46:15,685 --> 00:46:18,210 But I gave you the kitchen. 947 00:46:18,253 --> 00:46:20,081 The kitchen and fire are neutral. 948 00:46:21,126 --> 00:46:22,388 Fine. 949 00:46:23,911 --> 00:46:24,956 Fine! 950 00:46:28,307 --> 00:46:31,136 [water dripping] 951 00:46:32,964 --> 00:46:35,401 -Where is that coming from? -Shh! 952 00:46:35,444 --> 00:46:36,924 Shh at you. 953 00:46:40,362 --> 00:46:41,624 [sighs] 954 00:47:16,834 --> 00:47:18,270 Hey, I think I found it. 955 00:47:18,313 --> 00:47:20,011 [groans] 956 00:47:20,054 --> 00:47:21,534 Why are you standing behind me? 957 00:47:21,577 --> 00:47:23,884 -Why are you Macing me? -Oh. 958 00:47:23,928 --> 00:47:26,365 Um, let me get some water for your eye. 959 00:47:26,408 --> 00:47:28,280 Oh, I think I may be blind. 960 00:47:31,196 --> 00:47:33,241 -[groaning] -Don't be a baby. 961 00:47:33,285 --> 00:47:34,808 It's just a little perfume. 962 00:47:34,852 --> 00:47:36,375 Why are you wearing perfume? 963 00:47:36,418 --> 00:47:38,116 You got a big date later? 964 00:47:38,159 --> 00:47:42,598 No, it's part of my routine when I have writer's block. 965 00:47:42,642 --> 00:47:45,384 -Can you open your eyes? -Oh, God! 966 00:47:45,427 --> 00:47:48,778 -Oh, God! -Oh. 967 00:47:48,822 --> 00:47:51,172 Can I borrow that stuff sometime? It smells really good. 968 00:47:51,216 --> 00:47:53,348 Oh. You scared the heck out of me. 969 00:47:53,392 --> 00:47:55,742 What, me? I'm the one who should be scared of you. 970 00:47:55,785 --> 00:47:57,831 -You macer. -[laughs] 971 00:47:57,875 --> 00:47:59,746 I was just trying to find the leak. 972 00:48:01,791 --> 00:48:04,533 Okay, I can't get any writing done now. 973 00:48:04,577 --> 00:48:06,361 Call a truce and make dinner? 974 00:48:13,542 --> 00:48:15,066 What are you doing? 975 00:48:15,109 --> 00:48:16,371 Just making sure you're not concealing 976 00:48:16,415 --> 00:48:18,591 any other weapons. 977 00:48:18,634 --> 00:48:19,592 -You're clean. -Okay. 978 00:48:19,635 --> 00:48:22,160 [thunder rumbling] 979 00:48:22,203 --> 00:48:25,076 [instrumental music] 980 00:48:28,601 --> 00:48:33,258 ♪ Stay inside won't you... ♪ 981 00:48:33,301 --> 00:48:34,999 [Diana] At least the power's back on 982 00:48:35,042 --> 00:48:37,566 and we're not cooking in the dark. 983 00:48:37,610 --> 00:48:38,785 ♪ Don't let 984 00:48:38,828 --> 00:48:40,613 [Carter] Mm.... 985 00:48:40,656 --> 00:48:43,224 I'm sure it will taste better than it looks. 986 00:48:43,268 --> 00:48:45,923 I'm working with what's available. 987 00:48:45,966 --> 00:48:48,055 Besides, aren't you supposed to be setting the table? 988 00:48:48,099 --> 00:48:51,493 -No peaking. -I know. Huh. 989 00:48:51,537 --> 00:48:54,540 ♪ We're both scared 990 00:48:54,583 --> 00:49:00,154 ♪ Drinking all the wine missing our friends ♪ 991 00:49:00,198 --> 00:49:04,724 ♪ Slowly going insane 992 00:49:04,767 --> 00:49:09,947 ♪ But it's all same I'm home again ♪ 993 00:49:13,689 --> 00:49:17,476 ♪ And I... 994 00:49:17,519 --> 00:49:20,479 Now you don't have to like it, but you at least have to try. 995 00:49:22,307 --> 00:49:24,265 You said to make it Christmassy. 996 00:49:26,354 --> 00:49:31,359 ♪ And I think 997 00:49:31,403 --> 00:49:35,146 ♪ I might go crazy if I don't see you ♪ 998 00:49:39,063 --> 00:49:40,281 ♪ But again 999 00:49:40,325 --> 00:49:41,804 Okay. 1000 00:49:41,848 --> 00:49:43,937 ♪ We'll hold on 1001 00:49:45,069 --> 00:49:47,158 ♪ One more day 1002 00:49:50,161 --> 00:49:52,598 -You first. -No way. You made it. 1003 00:49:52,641 --> 00:49:55,122 ♪Say it again ♪ 1004 00:49:55,166 --> 00:49:57,472 Let's take a bite together. Okay? 1005 00:49:59,344 --> 00:50:02,869 One, two, three. 1006 00:50:02,912 --> 00:50:06,655 ♪ Have to get up just stay 1007 00:50:06,699 --> 00:50:10,790 -Mm! This is good! -[chuckles] It really is! 1008 00:50:10,833 --> 00:50:12,879 -It's really good! -Wow! 1009 00:50:12,922 --> 00:50:15,882 -What do you call this? -Frontier hash pie. 1010 00:50:15,925 --> 00:50:18,537 I found the recipe while researching one of my novels. 1011 00:50:18,580 --> 00:50:21,366 -Which one? -Hearts Of The Passion Trail. 1012 00:50:21,409 --> 00:50:23,890 It's the book where Suzette gets snowbound on a wagon train... 1013 00:50:23,933 --> 00:50:27,024 And Thorne gets amnesia and she helps him remember who he is 1014 00:50:27,067 --> 00:50:29,939 by cooking his favorite meal. 1015 00:50:29,983 --> 00:50:31,724 So you have been reading my novels. 1016 00:50:31,767 --> 00:50:35,206 Yes, but only out of morbid curiosity. 1017 00:50:35,249 --> 00:50:36,859 I've been giving you such a hard time about your books 1018 00:50:36,903 --> 00:50:37,904 being historically inaccurate. 1019 00:50:37,947 --> 00:50:39,340 That's putting it mildly. 1020 00:50:39,384 --> 00:50:43,475 But now I'm completely hooked. 1021 00:50:43,518 --> 00:50:45,390 You gotta tell me, do Suzette and Thorne 1022 00:50:45,433 --> 00:50:47,174 finally end up together or not? 1023 00:50:47,218 --> 00:50:49,350 You'll have to read the last book. 1024 00:50:49,394 --> 00:50:51,787 Oh! Wait, the last book? 1025 00:50:51,831 --> 00:50:54,573 -So the series is over? -Yeah. 1026 00:50:54,616 --> 00:50:57,793 Hearts Of A Pioneer Christmas is the end. 1027 00:50:57,837 --> 00:50:59,882 I already miss writing about Suzette and Thorne. 1028 00:50:59,926 --> 00:51:03,364 Hm. I'm going to miss reading about them. 1029 00:51:03,408 --> 00:51:06,280 You're a good writer. 1030 00:51:06,324 --> 00:51:10,110 Did you just compliment me or are pigs flying outside? 1031 00:51:10,154 --> 00:51:12,765 I'm serious. 1032 00:51:12,808 --> 00:51:15,507 What made you want to become a writer? 1033 00:51:15,550 --> 00:51:18,597 I love words, I always have, 1034 00:51:18,640 --> 00:51:22,470 and the power they have to move us. 1035 00:51:22,514 --> 00:51:24,124 And the Heartsseries, I mean, 1036 00:51:24,168 --> 00:51:29,086 why Suzette and Thorne on the frontier? 1037 00:51:29,129 --> 00:51:31,914 I suppose writing the Hearts series let me live out a life 1038 00:51:31,958 --> 00:51:34,395 that's always eluded me. 1039 00:51:34,439 --> 00:51:37,485 -Romantically? -[Diana] Well, yeah. 1040 00:51:37,529 --> 00:51:40,097 Don't we all want a romance like Suzette and Thorne's? 1041 00:51:45,754 --> 00:51:48,192 Well, that's not it. 1042 00:51:48,235 --> 00:51:51,369 I'm an only child and I lost my parents when I was young, 1043 00:51:51,412 --> 00:51:54,502 so Suzette's close relationship with her family 1044 00:51:54,546 --> 00:51:57,766 has always been wish fulfillment for me. 1045 00:51:57,810 --> 00:52:00,639 You know, everyone living together under one roof. 1046 00:52:02,858 --> 00:52:05,426 I'm sure your readers connect to that. 1047 00:52:09,300 --> 00:52:11,954 And what about your family? Are you close? 1048 00:52:11,998 --> 00:52:17,438 Yeah, but we moved around a lot for my dad's work. 1049 00:52:17,482 --> 00:52:21,312 When I was a kid, we never had that one-roof thing, 1050 00:52:21,355 --> 00:52:23,314 you know, a real home, except when I was here 1051 00:52:23,357 --> 00:52:25,403 visiting Uncle Timothy. 1052 00:52:25,446 --> 00:52:28,580 I guess that's part of why Maple Creek is so special to me. 1053 00:52:28,623 --> 00:52:31,148 I'll toast to that. 1054 00:52:31,191 --> 00:52:35,064 To Suzette and Thorne. 1055 00:52:35,108 --> 00:52:39,156 May the romance they've always wanted finally come true. 1056 00:52:41,984 --> 00:52:44,857 [instrumental music] 1057 00:52:52,038 --> 00:52:53,431 How was the couch? 1058 00:52:53,474 --> 00:52:56,260 Eh. How was the bed? 1059 00:52:56,303 --> 00:52:58,218 [Diana] Probably better than the couch. 1060 00:52:58,262 --> 00:53:01,003 I didn't mean to wake you. 1061 00:53:01,047 --> 00:53:04,311 I was ready to make a clean getaway. 1062 00:53:04,355 --> 00:53:06,879 If I could only find my other boot. 1063 00:53:06,922 --> 00:53:10,187 -Here, I'll help. -Go back to bed. It's early. 1064 00:53:10,230 --> 00:53:12,711 No, I should have been up hours ago. 1065 00:53:12,754 --> 00:53:15,061 I still have no idea what I'm writing about. 1066 00:53:15,104 --> 00:53:17,324 I don't know why I'm having such a hard time. 1067 00:53:17,368 --> 00:53:20,109 It's not like I'm writing the sequel to War And Peace. 1068 00:53:20,153 --> 00:53:21,763 Well, maybe that's it, maybe you're struggling 1069 00:53:21,807 --> 00:53:24,331 because you don't believe your writing is special. 1070 00:53:24,375 --> 00:53:27,465 You should value your talent. 1071 00:53:27,508 --> 00:53:29,293 Well, I appreciate the sentiment, 1072 00:53:29,336 --> 00:53:33,210 but my books don't exactly change lives. 1073 00:53:33,253 --> 00:53:35,560 -Ah! -[Diana] Are you okay? 1074 00:53:39,651 --> 00:53:42,088 [sighs] Wait, isn't this yours? 1075 00:53:42,131 --> 00:53:46,135 -Oh, it broke last night. -It's actually not that bad. 1076 00:53:46,179 --> 00:53:48,268 I think I can weld this back together. 1077 00:53:48,312 --> 00:53:51,358 -You'd do that for me? -Yeah. 1078 00:53:51,402 --> 00:53:52,751 As long as you tell me if Suzette and Thorne 1079 00:53:52,794 --> 00:53:54,666 get their happy ending. 1080 00:53:54,709 --> 00:53:57,756 Go read it! I'm not spoiling the ending for you. 1081 00:53:57,799 --> 00:53:59,497 Well, fine, then I guess I don't have time to fix 1082 00:53:59,540 --> 00:54:02,369 broken ornaments, you know, with so much reading to do. 1083 00:54:02,413 --> 00:54:03,588 Okay. 1084 00:54:06,112 --> 00:54:08,984 Fine. Then you're never getting this back. 1085 00:54:09,028 --> 00:54:12,379 I see, you can play dirty, too. Are you serious? 1086 00:54:12,423 --> 00:54:14,468 ♪ Stars twinkle at night 1087 00:54:14,512 --> 00:54:19,647 ♪ Hot chocolate Rudolph leading the skies ♪ 1088 00:54:19,691 --> 00:54:25,087 ♪ All I need is you 1089 00:54:28,787 --> 00:54:30,571 This is really beautiful work. 1090 00:54:32,573 --> 00:54:34,923 Thanks, part of me is kicking myself for agreeing 1091 00:54:34,967 --> 00:54:37,317 to auction it off at the gala. 1092 00:54:37,361 --> 00:54:40,494 I planned on taking it with me when I move to Montana. 1093 00:54:40,538 --> 00:54:44,324 -Why Montana? -Uncle Timothy's out there now. 1094 00:54:44,368 --> 00:54:47,109 And a buddy of mine is the dean at a nearby college. 1095 00:54:47,153 --> 00:54:49,764 He's been begging me to come out and revamp the departments. 1096 00:54:51,766 --> 00:54:54,813 And frankly, it's time for me to move on. 1097 00:54:54,856 --> 00:54:57,946 Kayla mentioned you had a breakup last year, and so... 1098 00:54:57,990 --> 00:55:01,602 -Oh, jeez, sorry, I'm prying. -No! No, it's okay. 1099 00:55:01,646 --> 00:55:04,170 Yeah, we split summer of last year. 1100 00:55:07,826 --> 00:55:11,786 For a long time I felt really brokenhearted over it, 1101 00:55:11,830 --> 00:55:13,484 that I wasn't enough for her. 1102 00:55:16,878 --> 00:55:20,012 Eventually, I realized she wasn't enough for me either. 1103 00:55:21,753 --> 00:55:23,450 It's probably why I'm a bit guarded. 1104 00:55:27,106 --> 00:55:28,499 If you don't let anyone get too close, 1105 00:55:28,542 --> 00:55:30,022 you don't get hurt, right? 1106 00:55:36,855 --> 00:55:39,901 Um, the way to make sure this never gets broken again 1107 00:55:39,945 --> 00:55:42,948 is to put it on top of a tree, where it belongs. 1108 00:55:42,991 --> 00:55:45,516 Yeah, there, uh, there are some great trees in the meadow 1109 00:55:45,559 --> 00:55:49,476 behind the chapel, all sizes. We should go. 1110 00:55:49,520 --> 00:55:52,610 Right, but you have writing to do today. Hm. 1111 00:55:52,653 --> 00:55:54,307 Carter, do you wanna know what the secret is 1112 00:55:54,351 --> 00:55:55,352 to writing a good novel? 1113 00:55:55,395 --> 00:55:56,831 What? 1114 00:55:56,875 --> 00:55:59,617 Putting it off as long as possible. 1115 00:55:59,660 --> 00:56:02,489 [instrumental music] 1116 00:56:12,151 --> 00:56:14,371 What's your ideal number of horses? 1117 00:56:14,414 --> 00:56:16,982 -My ideal number of horses? -Mm-hmm. 1118 00:56:17,025 --> 00:56:21,639 Uh... Do I have to say it? I'm just, just unlimited horses. 1119 00:56:21,682 --> 00:56:25,251 [Diana] Out with it. [Carter] We're almost there. 1120 00:56:27,906 --> 00:56:31,083 Okay. Take your pick. 1121 00:56:32,476 --> 00:56:33,868 They're all so beautiful. 1122 00:56:35,392 --> 00:56:37,437 -But I think that one. -This one? 1123 00:56:37,481 --> 00:56:39,744 -Yeah. -Good choice. 1124 00:56:41,441 --> 00:56:43,965 And how can I properly thank you? 1125 00:56:44,009 --> 00:56:45,358 Don't worry about it, I just 1126 00:56:45,402 --> 00:56:47,012 want you to enjoy your Christmas. 1127 00:56:51,320 --> 00:56:53,410 Okay, fine. I'll tell you. 1128 00:56:53,453 --> 00:56:55,890 Yes, they do. 1129 00:56:55,934 --> 00:56:57,457 "Yes, they do?" 1130 00:56:57,501 --> 00:56:59,111 In the final book, Suzette and Thorne 1131 00:56:59,154 --> 00:57:00,721 finally get their happily ever after. 1132 00:57:00,765 --> 00:57:03,420 -Wow! -And then that's it. 1133 00:57:04,551 --> 00:57:06,466 Is that a bad thing? 1134 00:57:06,510 --> 00:57:09,208 In a way, because I can't write about them anymore. 1135 00:57:09,251 --> 00:57:11,079 And I can't think of anything new to write about, 1136 00:57:11,123 --> 00:57:12,907 because I keep wanting to write about them. 1137 00:57:12,951 --> 00:57:14,735 So do it. 1138 00:57:14,779 --> 00:57:17,085 Just because two people get their happily ever after 1139 00:57:17,129 --> 00:57:19,087 doesn't mean their story's done. 1140 00:57:19,131 --> 00:57:21,481 The rules of romance novels are very strict. 1141 00:57:21,525 --> 00:57:24,179 You get your happy ending, and then that's it. 1142 00:57:24,223 --> 00:57:27,008 No more. The end. Goodbye. 1143 00:57:27,052 --> 00:57:29,054 Right, but that's not how life works. 1144 00:57:29,097 --> 00:57:32,361 Yes, it is. Take you and I for instance. 1145 00:57:32,405 --> 00:57:34,842 After Christmas you'll move to Montana 1146 00:57:34,886 --> 00:57:36,931 and I'll be back in San Francisco. 1147 00:57:36,975 --> 00:57:39,630 -End of story. -Hm. 1148 00:57:39,673 --> 00:57:43,198 I didn't know you and I had a story. 1149 00:57:43,242 --> 00:57:45,287 No, we don't. I was just using us as an example. 1150 00:57:45,331 --> 00:57:49,291 Ah. I see, so the rules of a romance novel don't apply to us? 1151 00:57:49,335 --> 00:57:51,293 -No. -Good. 1152 00:57:51,337 --> 00:57:54,296 Because I always thought rules were overrated. 1153 00:57:57,865 --> 00:58:01,303 You are both alive! Ugh! That storm last night was awful! 1154 00:58:01,347 --> 00:58:03,610 Carter, did you know your truck is stuck in the mud? 1155 00:58:03,654 --> 00:58:04,829 You don't say. 1156 00:58:06,352 --> 00:58:07,788 Was I interrupting something? 1157 00:58:07,832 --> 00:58:08,746 -Yes. -No. 1158 00:58:08,789 --> 00:58:11,400 No. 1159 00:58:11,444 --> 00:58:15,361 I'm just gonna just go that way. 1160 00:58:15,404 --> 00:58:16,928 Uh, let me come with you. 1161 00:58:16,971 --> 00:58:18,582 Oh, but the tree... 1162 00:58:18,625 --> 00:58:20,801 No sweat. I got it. 1163 00:58:25,589 --> 00:58:26,851 [sighs] 1164 00:58:29,114 --> 00:58:31,029 What happened with you two last night? 1165 00:58:31,072 --> 00:58:32,813 -Nothing. -Oh. 1166 00:58:32,857 --> 00:58:34,641 I love it when that kind of nothing happens. 1167 00:58:34,685 --> 00:58:37,514 Kayla, your mind is more twisted than a Jackie Collins novel. 1168 00:58:37,557 --> 00:58:40,168 -Who's that? -[Diana sighs] 1169 00:58:40,212 --> 00:58:42,954 [upbeat music] 1170 00:58:51,484 --> 00:58:54,574 ♪ It is a day coming right round the corner ♪ 1171 00:58:54,618 --> 00:58:57,664 ♪ When we wake up from a dream and then I'll show you ♪ 1172 00:58:57,708 --> 00:59:02,364 ♪ All the things that will be under the tree ♪ 1173 00:59:02,408 --> 00:59:04,453 ♪ For you and me 1174 00:59:04,497 --> 00:59:07,326 ♪ Why not treat it just like we used to? ♪ 1175 00:59:07,369 --> 00:59:10,285 ♪ When we were little it was all that we could do ♪ 1176 00:59:10,329 --> 00:59:14,812 ♪ Santa comes just as soon as you fall asleep ♪ 1177 00:59:14,855 --> 00:59:17,945 [inaudible] 1178 00:59:17,989 --> 00:59:20,600 ♪ It's your Christmas magic 1179 00:59:20,644 --> 00:59:23,647 ♪ It's still automatic 1180 00:59:23,690 --> 00:59:26,606 ♪ It's a day coming right round the corner ♪ 1181 00:59:26,650 --> 00:59:29,870 ♪ When we wake up from a dream and then I'll show you ♪ 1182 00:59:29,914 --> 00:59:34,222 ♪ All the things that will be under the tree ♪ 1183 00:59:34,266 --> 00:59:36,137 ♪ For you and me 1184 00:59:36,181 --> 00:59:39,358 ♪ Why not treat it just like we used to? ♪ 1185 00:59:39,401 --> 00:59:42,622 ♪ When we were little it was all that we could do ♪ 1186 00:59:42,666 --> 00:59:46,670 ♪ Santa comes just as soon as you fall asleep ♪ 1187 00:59:49,542 --> 00:59:52,763 ♪ It's your Christmas magic 1188 00:59:52,806 --> 00:59:55,853 ♪ It's still automatic 1189 00:59:55,896 --> 00:59:57,942 ♪ And this is the time of the year ♪ 1190 00:59:57,985 --> 01:00:01,206 ♪ That's just been disbelief ♪ 1191 01:00:01,249 --> 01:00:05,950 ♪ So let go of all your grief and you make amends ♪ 1192 01:00:08,692 --> 01:00:09,606 ♪ This is the time 1193 01:00:09,649 --> 01:00:11,390 Is it everything you imagined? 1194 01:00:12,826 --> 01:00:14,915 The Pony Express station! 1195 01:00:14,959 --> 01:00:18,963 It's exactly the way you described it in your book. 1196 01:00:19,006 --> 01:00:21,008 Does that answer your question? 1197 01:00:21,052 --> 01:00:23,054 I know I look silly, a guy like me, 1198 01:00:23,097 --> 01:00:24,925 gushing about your romance books. 1199 01:00:24,969 --> 01:00:27,058 No. My books are for everyone. 1200 01:00:27,101 --> 01:00:29,582 My wife, Amy, she got me hooked. 1201 01:00:29,626 --> 01:00:32,411 She always talked about Suzette St. James 1202 01:00:32,454 --> 01:00:34,239 like it was her best friend. 1203 01:00:34,282 --> 01:00:37,503 I love that. Where's she? I wanna meet her. 1204 01:00:37,546 --> 01:00:41,333 Ah, that's not possible, ma'am. Uh, Amy died two years ago. 1205 01:00:43,204 --> 01:00:47,078 Oh. I'm so sorry. 1206 01:00:47,121 --> 01:00:50,647 It was real hard for her when the cancer got into her eyes 1207 01:00:50,690 --> 01:00:53,345 and she couldn't see to read. 1208 01:00:53,388 --> 01:00:56,261 One day I started to read the stories 1209 01:00:56,304 --> 01:01:00,134 about Thorne and Suzette to cheer her up... 1210 01:01:02,310 --> 01:01:05,574 I still read the stories out loud every night, 1211 01:01:05,618 --> 01:01:08,621 hoping that wherever Amy is, she can hear them. 1212 01:01:10,667 --> 01:01:12,756 'Cause they made her so very happy. 1213 01:01:14,975 --> 01:01:18,152 Thank you, Jimmy, for sharing that with me. 1214 01:01:18,196 --> 01:01:21,329 It really means so much to me. 1215 01:01:21,373 --> 01:01:23,505 It's my pleasure, Diana. 1216 01:01:23,549 --> 01:01:24,898 I mean, thank goodness there are stories like yours 1217 01:01:24,942 --> 01:01:27,379 that we can all escape into. 1218 01:01:27,422 --> 01:01:30,034 It's those little escapes that, 1219 01:01:30,077 --> 01:01:32,471 they give us the strength to face another day. 1220 01:01:45,136 --> 01:01:47,660 I'm sorry... 1221 01:01:47,704 --> 01:01:51,882 for giving you such a hard time about the Pony Express station. 1222 01:01:51,925 --> 01:01:54,493 It's very real to your readers. 1223 01:01:54,536 --> 01:01:56,974 I guess my books do have meaning after all. 1224 01:02:01,282 --> 01:02:03,720 [Kayla] Diana, Carter, come on, you have to see this. 1225 01:02:03,763 --> 01:02:04,851 [Kayla laughs] 1226 01:02:14,339 --> 01:02:14,382 [Kayla] Come on. 1227 01:02:17,908 --> 01:02:19,039 Whoo! 1228 01:02:20,388 --> 01:02:21,607 You like it? 1229 01:02:26,046 --> 01:02:27,744 Now just wait for this, though. 1230 01:02:30,747 --> 01:02:33,924 Now, Carter, before you get on me about how Maple Creek 1231 01:02:33,967 --> 01:02:37,275 didn't have electricity in the 1870s, keep in mind, 1232 01:02:37,318 --> 01:02:40,669 it also did not have a fire marshal, so I had to improvise. 1233 01:02:40,713 --> 01:02:43,629 I'm willing to make an exception. 1234 01:02:43,672 --> 01:02:47,372 Are you still doing the auction, to dance with you at the gala? 1235 01:02:47,415 --> 01:02:49,504 I suppose, but it won't be much of a prize. 1236 01:02:49,548 --> 01:02:51,332 -With my two left feet. -Hah. 1237 01:02:51,376 --> 01:02:54,161 Well, maybe you should practice. 1238 01:02:54,205 --> 01:02:56,816 -With him! -Hm. 1239 01:02:56,860 --> 01:03:00,341 -Um, if you're not too busy. -[instrumental music] 1240 01:03:00,385 --> 01:03:03,214 [chuckles] You wanna dance with me? 1241 01:03:03,257 --> 01:03:04,563 Oh, I'd ask Fred Astaire, 1242 01:03:04,606 --> 01:03:06,304 but he doesn't seem to be around. 1243 01:03:15,574 --> 01:03:18,185 -Your hand is trembling. -Sorry. 1244 01:03:18,229 --> 01:03:21,362 I'm a bit nervous. I haven't danced with anyone since... 1245 01:03:21,406 --> 01:03:22,581 Uh, maybe this isn't a good idea. 1246 01:03:22,624 --> 01:03:25,714 Uh... no. 1247 01:03:25,758 --> 01:03:27,673 I think we both need the practice. 1248 01:03:27,716 --> 01:03:29,153 [footsteps approaching] 1249 01:03:31,111 --> 01:03:32,939 -[Greg] May I cut in? -Greg, what are you... 1250 01:03:32,983 --> 01:03:35,724 Ta-da! 1251 01:03:35,768 --> 01:03:38,466 -Hi. I'm-- -Carter. I figured. 1252 01:03:38,510 --> 01:03:41,774 -Diana told me all about you. -Um, Carter, this is-- 1253 01:03:41,818 --> 01:03:44,168 The Adonis on your book covers. 1254 01:03:46,126 --> 01:03:48,172 -I recognize the chin. -Mm. 1255 01:03:50,348 --> 01:03:51,523 [Carter chuckles] 1256 01:03:55,832 --> 01:03:58,835 [Diana] Greg, what are you doing here? 1257 01:03:58,878 --> 01:04:01,881 You said you wished I could be here. 1258 01:04:01,925 --> 01:04:04,579 And I started thinking, maybe Christmas in the Caribbean alone 1259 01:04:04,623 --> 01:04:07,191 might be a little, well, lonely. 1260 01:04:08,801 --> 01:04:11,630 -Is it okay that I came? -Of course. 1261 01:04:11,673 --> 01:04:14,415 I've just been so busy getting ready 1262 01:04:14,459 --> 01:04:16,722 for tomorrow night's gala. 1263 01:04:16,765 --> 01:04:19,116 Holland needs a new chapter by tomorrow. 1264 01:04:19,159 --> 01:04:21,858 -I'm a mess. -[scoffs] Please! 1265 01:04:21,901 --> 01:04:25,252 If anyone can do it, it's you. Plus I'm here to help. 1266 01:04:25,296 --> 01:04:26,558 -With my book? -No. 1267 01:04:26,601 --> 01:04:28,908 No, with the, with the gala. 1268 01:04:28,952 --> 01:04:30,823 I thought maybe I could pose for some pictures with the fans, 1269 01:04:30,867 --> 01:04:32,956 raise some money for Maple Creek. 1270 01:04:32,999 --> 01:04:36,307 Greg, that's genius! The fans will go nuts. 1271 01:04:36,350 --> 01:04:38,004 You know, I would have come earlier, but, uh, 1272 01:04:38,048 --> 01:04:40,224 I had to stay for the, uh, award ceremony. 1273 01:04:40,267 --> 01:04:43,531 [gasps] You won? 1274 01:04:43,575 --> 01:04:47,013 Wait, don't let go. Unless you wanna go dance with Carter. 1275 01:04:47,057 --> 01:04:48,754 You know, he's not a bad-looking guy, but I don't think 1276 01:04:48,797 --> 01:04:50,408 he can bench as much as me. 1277 01:04:50,451 --> 01:04:52,758 Oh, that's a very smug thing to say. 1278 01:04:52,801 --> 01:04:56,762 What can I say? That's how I am when I'm jealous. 1279 01:04:56,805 --> 01:04:59,199 Ah. Do you want a tour? 1280 01:04:59,243 --> 01:05:00,548 Everyone who comes to Maple Creek for the first time 1281 01:05:00,592 --> 01:05:02,246 gets a horseshoe. 1282 01:05:02,289 --> 01:05:04,248 -It's pretty cool. Yeah. -Yeah? 1283 01:05:11,037 --> 01:05:12,952 Make sure you hang it with the prongs up 1284 01:05:12,996 --> 01:05:15,085 so your luck doesn't fall out. 1285 01:05:15,128 --> 01:05:18,044 Thank you. 1286 01:05:18,088 --> 01:05:20,264 Diana, I didn't come here for a horseshoe. 1287 01:05:20,307 --> 01:05:24,137 Although, this is, this is awesome. I came here for you. 1288 01:05:24,181 --> 01:05:26,052 The whole time I was in the Caribbean, I was thinking 1289 01:05:26,096 --> 01:05:27,706 about your invitation for me to come here 1290 01:05:27,749 --> 01:05:29,926 and spend Christmas with you. 1291 01:05:29,969 --> 01:05:32,406 I spoke to Holland, talked to me about your book singing 1292 01:05:32,450 --> 01:05:34,756 and she did more than hint at the fact 1293 01:05:34,800 --> 01:05:37,846 that maybe all you wanted for Christmas was me. 1294 01:05:37,890 --> 01:05:41,807 -She what? I... -Diana, it's okay. 1295 01:05:41,850 --> 01:05:45,506 I didn't have the guts to do it myself. I'm glad she did it. 1296 01:05:45,550 --> 01:05:48,248 Actually, I never thought that I was good enough for you. 1297 01:05:48,292 --> 01:05:51,991 What? You not good enough for me? 1298 01:05:52,035 --> 01:05:54,298 -Greg, that's crazy! -Yes, you. 1299 01:05:54,341 --> 01:05:56,735 A woman who can create worlds for others to see, 1300 01:05:56,778 --> 01:05:58,650 simply by reading the words that you write... 1301 01:05:58,693 --> 01:06:03,263 You're, you're inspiring. 1302 01:06:03,307 --> 01:06:06,440 And to be honest, hearing you talk about Carter, 1303 01:06:06,484 --> 01:06:09,748 I got worried, when I saw the guy was gonna snag you 1304 01:06:09,791 --> 01:06:11,489 before I ever got the chance to tell you... 1305 01:06:11,532 --> 01:06:14,405 Greg, I don't know what to say. 1306 01:06:14,448 --> 01:06:17,060 Don't say anything. 1307 01:06:17,103 --> 01:06:20,193 Listen, tomorrow night, after the gala, 1308 01:06:20,237 --> 01:06:22,413 I'm driving back to San Francisco. 1309 01:06:22,456 --> 01:06:23,849 I want you to come with me. 1310 01:06:25,155 --> 01:06:26,330 Think about it? 1311 01:06:28,027 --> 01:06:29,507 -Hm. -Okay. 1312 01:06:33,076 --> 01:06:34,338 Thanks. 1313 01:06:48,091 --> 01:06:51,964 Oh, hey. Did I catch you at a bad time? 1314 01:06:52,008 --> 01:06:55,837 No, um, I was just reflecting on how quickly 1315 01:06:55,881 --> 01:06:57,839 these past few weeks have gone by. 1316 01:06:57,883 --> 01:07:00,190 Yeah, time flies when you're having fun. 1317 01:07:02,931 --> 01:07:05,717 So Greg's here. That's good. 1318 01:07:07,153 --> 01:07:08,198 Right? 1319 01:07:14,378 --> 01:07:17,120 Diana! Diana! 1320 01:07:17,163 --> 01:07:18,208 Wait. 1321 01:07:19,948 --> 01:07:21,211 Tell me I don't have a chance with you 1322 01:07:21,254 --> 01:07:22,908 and I'll leave you alone. 1323 01:07:27,608 --> 01:07:29,436 I'd be lying if I said you haven't come 1324 01:07:29,480 --> 01:07:31,047 to mean a lot to me. 1325 01:07:32,744 --> 01:07:34,311 -So I do have a chance? -Look. 1326 01:07:34,354 --> 01:07:35,877 I've only known you for a couple of weeks 1327 01:07:35,921 --> 01:07:37,618 and we've spent most of that time arguing. 1328 01:07:37,662 --> 01:07:40,099 No, we spent most of that time talking. 1329 01:07:40,143 --> 01:07:41,796 Is that supposed to be a compliment? 1330 01:07:41,840 --> 01:07:43,711 It is. You don't take my crap! 1331 01:07:43,755 --> 01:07:48,020 Just when I became jaded with everything, I met you. 1332 01:07:48,064 --> 01:07:49,935 You reminded me how beautiful and special 1333 01:07:49,978 --> 01:07:51,676 and fun Maple Creek is. 1334 01:07:51,719 --> 01:07:55,636 And not just Maple Creek, but life in general. 1335 01:07:55,680 --> 01:07:57,508 For the first time I've met someone 1336 01:07:57,551 --> 01:07:59,118 I can truly be myself with, 1337 01:07:59,162 --> 01:08:01,990 who seems to actually like who I am. 1338 01:08:02,034 --> 01:08:05,864 I do, so much. 1339 01:08:05,907 --> 01:08:08,084 So what do you think, can we give this a shot? 1340 01:08:13,219 --> 01:08:16,744 Are you still set on Mr. Calendar Man? 1341 01:08:16,788 --> 01:08:21,009 There's more to Greg than his biceps. We have history. 1342 01:08:21,053 --> 01:08:22,446 And I've only known you for two weeks! 1343 01:08:22,489 --> 01:08:24,491 Oh, come on, you forgot all about Greg 1344 01:08:24,535 --> 01:08:26,145 until he came out of nowhere and asked you to go back 1345 01:08:26,189 --> 01:08:29,540 to San Francisco with him... 1346 01:08:29,583 --> 01:08:31,585 And that was a very private conversation. 1347 01:08:31,629 --> 01:08:34,153 In a very public place, which I did not interrupt. 1348 01:08:34,197 --> 01:08:38,375 Y-you stayed and listened, didn't you? I feel so stupid. 1349 01:08:38,418 --> 01:08:41,421 Diana, please don't leave like this. 1350 01:08:41,465 --> 01:08:45,599 Carter, these are my decisions to make, not yours. 1351 01:08:45,643 --> 01:08:48,124 If you don't mind, I just need a little space. 1352 01:08:48,167 --> 01:08:49,516 Diana, Carter? 1353 01:08:49,560 --> 01:08:51,083 Kayla, it's really not a good time. 1354 01:08:51,127 --> 01:08:53,259 [Kayla] They're gonna close us down. 1355 01:08:53,303 --> 01:08:55,305 An inspector from the state came by today. 1356 01:08:56,697 --> 01:08:58,525 What's the problem? 1357 01:08:58,569 --> 01:09:00,745 Well, uh, we're being rezoned 1358 01:09:00,788 --> 01:09:02,964 and so we need new heating, and plumbing. 1359 01:09:03,008 --> 01:09:05,967 And basically, the entire infrastructure has to... 1360 01:09:06,011 --> 01:09:09,362 Even if we were to make twice as much at the gala, 1361 01:09:09,406 --> 01:09:13,018 we can't, we can't do that. We... 1362 01:09:13,061 --> 01:09:15,325 So what happens after tomorrow? 1363 01:09:17,414 --> 01:09:19,329 We have to close down Maple Creek. 1364 01:09:23,115 --> 01:09:24,856 How much more do you need? 1365 01:09:28,251 --> 01:09:29,687 I'm sorry. 1366 01:09:31,558 --> 01:09:33,865 I tried so hard to make a miracle happen. 1367 01:09:42,569 --> 01:09:43,527 I... 1368 01:09:53,754 --> 01:09:54,886 -[instrumental music] -[indistinct chatter] 1369 01:10:07,072 --> 01:10:08,552 [music continues] 1370 01:10:10,206 --> 01:10:11,294 [footsteps approaching] 1371 01:10:15,298 --> 01:10:18,301 -Carter? -[Lynda] Only me. 1372 01:10:18,344 --> 01:10:21,434 You've got quite a crowd out there. 1373 01:10:21,478 --> 01:10:23,436 -You're not bailing, are you? -No. 1374 01:10:23,480 --> 01:10:25,046 I just can't seem to get my hair right. 1375 01:10:25,090 --> 01:10:27,266 -Oh. -It's this stupid holly. 1376 01:10:27,310 --> 01:10:30,313 Sit. I'm a professional at this. 1377 01:10:34,360 --> 01:10:37,320 -Have you seen Carter? -Not since this morning. 1378 01:10:37,363 --> 01:10:40,018 He had a bit of business to take care of in town. 1379 01:10:41,411 --> 01:10:43,326 I need to talk to him. 1380 01:10:43,369 --> 01:10:45,415 I said some things last night that I regret. 1381 01:10:45,458 --> 01:10:48,069 I'm sure he'd be happy to hear you out. 1382 01:10:48,113 --> 01:10:50,550 I see the way Carter looks at you. 1383 01:10:50,594 --> 01:10:52,813 And then there's Greg 1384 01:10:52,857 --> 01:10:55,816 who seems to be enamored of you also. 1385 01:10:55,860 --> 01:10:58,819 [sighs] I'm gonna screw it all up. 1386 01:10:58,863 --> 01:11:02,258 I should stick to writing about romance. 1387 01:11:02,301 --> 01:11:05,261 And Holland needs a chapter by tomorrow. I can't do this. 1388 01:11:05,304 --> 01:11:08,742 Yes, you can. You've always been able to see both sides. 1389 01:11:08,786 --> 01:11:12,311 That's what makes you such a great writer. 1390 01:11:12,355 --> 01:11:15,923 This isn't fair, two of the most wonderful men 1391 01:11:15,967 --> 01:11:18,752 I've met in my entire life, both want to be with me. 1392 01:11:18,796 --> 01:11:21,973 [laughs] There are worse problems to have. 1393 01:11:25,281 --> 01:11:28,240 I won't pick either one. That way no one gets hurt. 1394 01:11:28,284 --> 01:11:29,981 Except you. 1395 01:11:30,024 --> 01:11:33,724 I can handle it. My parents gave me a thick skin. 1396 01:11:33,767 --> 01:11:36,117 I'm sure your mom and dad would be thrilled 1397 01:11:36,161 --> 01:11:38,468 with the woman you've become. 1398 01:11:38,511 --> 01:11:42,428 -You think? -Absolutely. 1399 01:11:42,472 --> 01:11:45,518 You know what's great about the times we live in? 1400 01:11:45,562 --> 01:11:48,260 We get to choose who we want to be with, 1401 01:11:48,304 --> 01:11:51,698 who to build a life with. 1402 01:11:51,742 --> 01:11:54,266 And what if I can't make up my mind? 1403 01:11:54,310 --> 01:11:58,618 Well, it's not always about what's in your mind. 1404 01:11:58,662 --> 01:12:01,795 You're no longer the little girl who hides behind her books. 1405 01:12:01,839 --> 01:12:06,017 You're a woman who writes all about hearts. 1406 01:12:06,060 --> 01:12:08,715 You have a chance to make your dream come true 1407 01:12:08,759 --> 01:12:10,326 if you choose. 1408 01:12:10,369 --> 01:12:13,677 So, remember your heart. 1409 01:12:17,637 --> 01:12:20,292 -You ready? Let's go. -Let's go. 1410 01:12:27,168 --> 01:12:28,431 Ugh. 1411 01:12:31,651 --> 01:12:32,870 [instrumental music] 1412 01:12:32,913 --> 01:12:34,393 Go for a ride on that horse. 1413 01:12:34,437 --> 01:12:37,222 [indistinct chatter] 1414 01:12:59,200 --> 01:13:00,637 -Thorne, too? -Yes. 1415 01:13:00,680 --> 01:13:02,813 -No way! I wanna sit... -Oh, my God! 1416 01:13:02,856 --> 01:13:05,685 [indistinct chatter] 1417 01:13:10,037 --> 01:13:11,474 [woman] Where'd you go? 1418 01:13:13,258 --> 01:13:15,521 Thank you. Take two minutes. 1419 01:13:18,045 --> 01:13:20,265 Hey. How's it going? 1420 01:13:20,308 --> 01:13:21,484 -Um, busy. -Yeah? 1421 01:13:21,527 --> 01:13:24,487 Hope we have enough copies. 1422 01:13:24,530 --> 01:13:27,359 -How are things with you? -Good, good. Yeah. 1423 01:13:27,403 --> 01:13:29,187 Three ladies already asked me out, so... 1424 01:13:29,230 --> 01:13:32,582 Oh! And what did you say? 1425 01:13:32,625 --> 01:13:36,934 I told them that I had an inquiry out 1426 01:13:36,977 --> 01:13:39,502 for someone else. 1427 01:13:39,545 --> 01:13:42,069 Did I use the word inquiry right? 1428 01:13:42,113 --> 01:13:43,810 Yeah. 1429 01:13:43,854 --> 01:13:46,552 ♪ Ha-ha-ha bells on bobtail ring ♪ 1430 01:13:46,596 --> 01:13:48,859 ♪ Making spirits bright 1431 01:13:48,902 --> 01:13:51,078 ♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪ 1432 01:13:51,122 --> 01:13:53,907 ♪ A sleighing song tonight oh jingle bells... ♪ 1433 01:13:53,951 --> 01:13:55,561 I just, I wanted to impress you, 1434 01:13:55,605 --> 01:13:57,694 I got a word-of-the-day app on my phone, so... 1435 01:13:57,737 --> 01:13:59,652 Greg, do you mind if we talk later? 1436 01:13:59,696 --> 01:14:01,175 We just have so many fans waiting. 1437 01:14:01,219 --> 01:14:02,786 Yeah, I just, I just need to know if you're coming 1438 01:14:02,829 --> 01:14:04,701 to San Francisco with me tonight. 1439 01:14:06,833 --> 01:14:09,619 -Oh! -[Holland] Hah! 1440 01:14:09,662 --> 01:14:13,666 [gasps] A perfect picture of a picture-perfect couple. 1441 01:14:13,710 --> 01:14:15,581 The trades will go wild for this one. 1442 01:14:15,625 --> 01:14:17,583 Holland, I was getting worried you wouldn't show up. 1443 01:14:17,627 --> 01:14:19,846 And miss all of this? No way. 1444 01:14:19,890 --> 01:14:23,850 Besides, I'm also here for my Christmas present. 1445 01:14:23,894 --> 01:14:26,810 You promised me the first chapter of our new book. 1446 01:14:26,853 --> 01:14:29,073 But it's only Christmas Eve. 1447 01:14:29,116 --> 01:14:31,815 So tomorrow. I said by Christmas. 1448 01:14:31,858 --> 01:14:34,470 Hm, you sound exactly like my father 1449 01:14:34,513 --> 01:14:37,777 who wouldn't let us open any gifts until Christmas morning. 1450 01:14:37,821 --> 01:14:41,389 Oh, Greg, the Caribbean sun looks good on you. 1451 01:14:41,433 --> 01:14:42,782 We need to talk. 1452 01:14:48,353 --> 01:14:50,964 Kayla, why are you hauling all those books by yourself? 1453 01:14:51,008 --> 01:14:52,575 Hey, Carter can help. 1454 01:14:52,618 --> 01:14:54,533 Ooh. He's still not here. 1455 01:14:54,577 --> 01:14:56,317 -Do you know where he is? -Uh... 1456 01:14:56,361 --> 01:14:58,232 My guess is now that Maple Creek is folding, 1457 01:14:58,276 --> 01:15:00,539 he's packing his bags to Montana. 1458 01:15:00,583 --> 01:15:02,889 Don't say that. I mean, look around. 1459 01:15:02,933 --> 01:15:06,327 Maple Creek is more popular than ever. 1460 01:15:06,371 --> 01:15:09,069 I love your enthusiasm, but this isn't one of your novels 1461 01:15:09,113 --> 01:15:12,246 where we can write a happy ending. 1462 01:15:12,290 --> 01:15:14,901 But if this is the end of Maple Creek, 1463 01:15:14,945 --> 01:15:17,556 I'm happy I'm here with my best friend. 1464 01:15:17,600 --> 01:15:20,472 Whoo-hoo-hoo-hoo! Yes! Yes! 1465 01:15:20,516 --> 01:15:22,430 Diana, I did it! I-I... You did it! 1466 01:15:22,474 --> 01:15:24,955 -We-we-we all did it! -[Holland] Greg, shush! 1467 01:15:24,998 --> 01:15:26,434 We haven't even inked the contracts yet. 1468 01:15:26,478 --> 01:15:30,177 -Right. Right. -Uh, contracts? For what? 1469 01:15:30,221 --> 01:15:33,572 Exercise books, online videos, and if everything goes well, 1470 01:15:33,616 --> 01:15:36,967 my very own line of exercise equipment. 1471 01:15:37,010 --> 01:15:39,926 They're gonna call it The Cardio Casanova. 1472 01:15:39,970 --> 01:15:41,537 -[laughs] -And it's all because of you. 1473 01:15:41,580 --> 01:15:44,235 Because y-you put me on your books, and... 1474 01:15:44,278 --> 01:15:46,759 [sighs] What would I do without you? 1475 01:15:46,803 --> 01:15:47,978 -[instrumental music] -[gasps] Oh. 1476 01:15:48,021 --> 01:15:50,110 The gala is about to start! Mm, mm. 1477 01:15:50,154 --> 01:15:52,939 Will you two please lead us off in the dance? 1478 01:15:52,983 --> 01:15:55,551 -Yeah, of course. Let's go. -Mm-hmm. 1479 01:15:59,946 --> 01:16:02,079 Uh, Greg, I think you might be forgetting something. 1480 01:16:02,122 --> 01:16:04,211 -Huh? -Your jacket. 1481 01:16:04,255 --> 01:16:05,343 -Oh, right. -Yeah. 1482 01:16:05,386 --> 01:16:06,910 Right, I'll... Yeah. 1483 01:16:09,216 --> 01:16:11,697 You are the Grinch who steals all my Christmas fun. 1484 01:16:11,741 --> 01:16:12,742 [Diana chuckles] 1485 01:16:16,920 --> 01:16:19,531 -[instrumental music] -Mm. 1486 01:16:30,411 --> 01:16:33,110 [indistinct chatter] 1487 01:16:35,721 --> 01:16:36,853 Oh. 1488 01:16:41,684 --> 01:16:44,469 [instrumental music] 1489 01:16:57,830 --> 01:17:00,050 I'm sure he'll show up. 1490 01:17:00,093 --> 01:17:02,574 Who? 1491 01:17:02,618 --> 01:17:05,621 Come on, Diana. I'm not that naive. 1492 01:17:05,664 --> 01:17:08,145 I need to talk to him. 1493 01:17:08,188 --> 01:17:10,887 The way we left things last night... 1494 01:17:10,930 --> 01:17:12,845 I said all the wrong things. I... 1495 01:17:12,889 --> 01:17:14,673 I'm sure he'll understand. 1496 01:17:14,717 --> 01:17:18,242 How? I barely understand it myself. 1497 01:17:20,897 --> 01:17:23,900 You know, Diana, before I met you, 1498 01:17:23,943 --> 01:17:27,294 I thought all my dreams were just fantasies. 1499 01:17:27,338 --> 01:17:31,298 But now all those dreams are reality. 1500 01:17:31,342 --> 01:17:33,083 And I want that for you, too. 1501 01:17:35,694 --> 01:17:38,088 You know what I think? 1502 01:17:38,131 --> 01:17:42,092 I think everything you ever wanted is right here. 1503 01:17:42,135 --> 01:17:44,485 I mean that literally, right here in Maple Creek. 1504 01:17:44,529 --> 01:17:46,183 [chuckles] 1505 01:17:51,362 --> 01:17:52,798 There you go. 1506 01:17:55,845 --> 01:17:58,586 Carter! You missed the bacon. 1507 01:17:58,630 --> 01:18:01,285 Ah, sorry. Everything took longer than I expected. 1508 01:18:01,328 --> 01:18:04,418 -Where were you all day? -Ah, not important. 1509 01:18:04,462 --> 01:18:07,030 How is it going with the fundraising? You make any more? 1510 01:18:07,073 --> 01:18:10,337 Kayla did more than anyone ever expected. 1511 01:18:10,381 --> 01:18:12,688 -I am so proud of you. -Thank you. 1512 01:18:15,038 --> 01:18:17,040 Kayla, the reason I was gone today-- 1513 01:18:17,083 --> 01:18:19,303 Is because you're mad at Diana. 1514 01:18:19,346 --> 01:18:20,913 Why would I be mad at Diana? 1515 01:18:20,957 --> 01:18:24,395 Uh, well, that's what she thinks. 1516 01:18:24,438 --> 01:18:28,007 She's been out of her mind with worry wanting to see you today. 1517 01:18:28,051 --> 01:18:29,661 -She has? -Yes. 1518 01:18:31,228 --> 01:18:33,621 -Where is she? -She just... 1519 01:18:33,665 --> 01:18:35,928 And I've been thinking long and hard about us. 1520 01:18:35,972 --> 01:18:37,060 I've been thinking long and hard about 1521 01:18:37,103 --> 01:18:39,018 what I asked you yesterday. 1522 01:18:39,062 --> 01:18:40,150 [both] I don't want to be with you. 1523 01:18:40,193 --> 01:18:41,717 Wait, what? 1524 01:18:43,936 --> 01:18:45,895 I mean, you're in love with Carter. That's clear as day. 1525 01:18:45,938 --> 01:18:49,855 Yes. You're right. But wait, why don't you want to be with me? 1526 01:18:49,899 --> 01:18:52,640 Don't get me wrong, I thought I wanted to be with you, 1527 01:18:52,684 --> 01:18:55,078 but now that this whole Cardio Casanova thing 1528 01:18:55,121 --> 01:18:58,081 is really lifting off, I-I think I need to focus on my passion. 1529 01:18:58,124 --> 01:19:00,779 -You know? -That's wonderful! 1530 01:19:00,823 --> 01:19:03,260 I like us as friends. We're better that way. 1531 01:19:03,303 --> 01:19:05,697 -I agree. -[laughing] 1532 01:19:05,741 --> 01:19:07,177 Oh. 1533 01:19:07,220 --> 01:19:10,006 [instrumental music] 1534 01:19:12,878 --> 01:19:15,185 [Greg] Wanna dance? [Diana] Yes. 1535 01:19:15,228 --> 01:19:17,491 [indistinct chatter] 1536 01:19:17,535 --> 01:19:19,537 -What are they so happy about? -Ah. 1537 01:19:19,580 --> 01:19:22,801 Looks like those two finally got together. Took long enough. 1538 01:19:22,845 --> 01:19:25,412 -[chuckles] -I'm so sorry, Carter. 1539 01:19:28,459 --> 01:19:31,375 No. Don't be. 1540 01:19:31,418 --> 01:19:33,725 She finally got her happily ever after. 1541 01:19:38,338 --> 01:19:40,123 Isn't that what we all want? 1542 01:19:44,388 --> 01:19:46,085 I think it's time for me to head out. 1543 01:19:46,129 --> 01:19:48,000 You can't leave. It's Christmas. 1544 01:19:48,044 --> 01:19:50,829 Which is why I should be with family. 1545 01:19:50,873 --> 01:19:52,788 If I leave now, I could be at Uncle Timothy's 1546 01:19:52,831 --> 01:19:54,180 by tomorrow night. 1547 01:19:54,224 --> 01:19:55,965 There's nothing here for me anymore. 1548 01:19:58,576 --> 01:20:01,100 But I'm glad she found what she was looking for. 1549 01:20:06,062 --> 01:20:09,761 Oh. I almost forgot. This is for you. 1550 01:20:09,805 --> 01:20:12,198 What is it? 1551 01:20:12,242 --> 01:20:14,766 A happily ever after for Maple Creek. 1552 01:20:20,076 --> 01:20:22,818 [laughing] 1553 01:20:22,861 --> 01:20:25,298 I can't believe this. 1554 01:20:25,342 --> 01:20:27,431 Should I go tell her? Oh. Okay. 1555 01:20:29,389 --> 01:20:31,261 Diana, I have the best news. 1556 01:20:31,304 --> 01:20:32,349 You won't believe what just happened. 1557 01:20:32,392 --> 01:20:33,698 Oh. We have good news, too! 1558 01:20:33,741 --> 01:20:35,091 Yeah. We're not gonna see each other. 1559 01:20:35,134 --> 01:20:36,788 What if we'd actually gone through with it? 1560 01:20:36,832 --> 01:20:37,876 It would have ruined the friendship. 1561 01:20:37,920 --> 01:20:39,922 To think we almost kissed. 1562 01:20:39,965 --> 01:20:41,837 Diana, you're not making any sense right now. 1563 01:20:41,880 --> 01:20:44,187 Then again, neither did Carter just make any sense. 1564 01:20:44,230 --> 01:20:46,493 Anyway, here it is. Look! 1565 01:20:46,537 --> 01:20:48,539 This money will help us cover 1566 01:20:48,582 --> 01:20:50,236 the expenses that Maple Creek needs. 1567 01:20:50,280 --> 01:20:52,108 It'll help us thrive for years to come. 1568 01:20:52,151 --> 01:20:56,155 [whistles] He give you all his life savings? 1569 01:20:56,199 --> 01:20:59,855 No. That money was for his horse ranch in Montana. 1570 01:20:59,898 --> 01:21:02,858 Oh. I can't believe he'd give all that up for this. 1571 01:21:02,901 --> 01:21:05,034 I can. 1572 01:21:05,077 --> 01:21:06,600 Where is he? I need to see him. 1573 01:21:06,644 --> 01:21:09,516 -Oh, Diana, I'm so sorry. -What? 1574 01:21:09,560 --> 01:21:11,344 When he saw you and Greg just now, 1575 01:21:11,388 --> 01:21:12,955 he thought you two decided to be together. 1576 01:21:12,998 --> 01:21:15,174 -[scoffs] -But we're not. 1577 01:21:15,218 --> 01:21:18,134 Well, I know that, but he didn't. He left for Montana. 1578 01:21:18,177 --> 01:21:19,700 [gasps] Oh. 1579 01:21:19,744 --> 01:21:20,963 [mellow music] 1580 01:21:22,965 --> 01:21:24,575 Excuse me. Sorry. 1581 01:21:34,672 --> 01:21:37,805 ♪ Hang the light slipping on ice ♪ 1582 01:21:37,849 --> 01:21:39,851 ♪ The world is covered in sugar ♪ 1583 01:21:39,895 --> 01:21:42,158 Carter? 1584 01:21:42,201 --> 01:21:48,077 ♪ Tonight as we lay by the fire ♪ 1585 01:21:48,120 --> 01:21:50,340 Carter? 1586 01:21:50,383 --> 01:21:53,691 ♪ Family's walking hand in hand ♪ 1587 01:21:53,734 --> 01:21:57,303 ♪ Or should I say glove in glove? ♪ 1588 01:21:57,347 --> 01:21:59,958 ♪ The world is covered in love... ♪ 1589 01:22:00,002 --> 01:22:02,830 [bells jingling] 1590 01:22:02,874 --> 01:22:06,791 ♪ All of us we come together 1591 01:22:06,834 --> 01:22:09,315 I caught this guy as he was about to leave. 1592 01:22:09,359 --> 01:22:12,101 Now, Kayla said you wanted to see him. 1593 01:22:12,144 --> 01:22:15,887 ♪ Christmas time has come 1594 01:22:15,931 --> 01:22:18,324 Merry Christmas, you two. 1595 01:22:18,368 --> 01:22:20,631 -Merry Christmas. -Merry Christmas, Jimmy. 1596 01:22:22,676 --> 01:22:25,984 Kayla told me what you did. 1597 01:22:26,028 --> 01:22:29,988 I can't begin to fathom what that means for you. 1598 01:22:30,032 --> 01:22:32,251 You saved for that ranch for so long. 1599 01:22:32,295 --> 01:22:37,039 I'll still have my ranch. It just won't be in Montana. 1600 01:22:37,082 --> 01:22:41,391 It's time Maple Creek had horses roaming around here again. 1601 01:22:41,434 --> 01:22:42,827 You're staying here? 1602 01:22:44,960 --> 01:22:46,700 For good? 1603 01:22:46,744 --> 01:22:50,139 Dreams change. Some come true, and some don't. 1604 01:22:53,185 --> 01:22:54,578 Greg's a lucky guy. 1605 01:22:57,929 --> 01:23:00,497 -I'm not with Greg! -You're not? 1606 01:23:00,540 --> 01:23:01,802 No! 1607 01:23:01,846 --> 01:23:04,588 I confused my romantic fantasies 1608 01:23:04,631 --> 01:23:06,851 for the real thing. 1609 01:23:06,894 --> 01:23:09,854 I'm not in love with Greg. 1610 01:23:09,897 --> 01:23:11,682 Well, how could I be when I'm falling in love with-- 1611 01:23:11,725 --> 01:23:15,468 Careful! Do you know what you're getting yourself into with me? 1612 01:23:15,512 --> 01:23:19,429 -You? I can be quite grumpy. -You can be so grumpy. 1613 01:23:19,472 --> 01:23:22,649 But I am way more stubborn than you are. 1614 01:23:22,693 --> 01:23:24,912 Yes, you are. 1615 01:23:24,956 --> 01:23:27,263 And that's probably the last thing we'll ever agree on. 1616 01:23:27,306 --> 01:23:29,526 I guess that means we'll be doing 1617 01:23:29,569 --> 01:23:32,007 a lot of kissing and making up. 1618 01:23:32,050 --> 01:23:34,009 We may as well start now then. 1619 01:23:35,010 --> 01:23:36,794 [instrumental music] 1620 01:23:36,837 --> 01:23:40,145 ♪ Hang the lights slipping on ice ♪ 1621 01:23:40,189 --> 01:23:45,107 ♪ The world is covered in sugar tonight ♪ 1622 01:23:45,150 --> 01:23:49,589 -What is it? -I see it. I see all of it. 1623 01:23:49,633 --> 01:23:51,330 I know what my next book is about. 1624 01:23:54,768 --> 01:23:55,900 [instrumental music] 1625 01:23:55,943 --> 01:23:58,381 [indistinct chatter] 1626 01:24:06,171 --> 01:24:07,042 Hi. 1627 01:24:07,999 --> 01:24:09,174 [music stops] 1628 01:24:11,133 --> 01:24:14,527 Everyone, thank you for coming. 1629 01:24:14,571 --> 01:24:15,746 [all cheering] 1630 01:24:15,789 --> 01:24:18,009 -Yeah! -Whoo-hoo! 1631 01:24:18,053 --> 01:24:20,794 -Diana! -Awesome! 1632 01:24:20,838 --> 01:24:22,492 I know Hearts Of A Pioneer Christmas 1633 01:24:22,535 --> 01:24:24,885 was supposed to be the end for Suzette and Thorne 1634 01:24:24,929 --> 01:24:27,192 since they got their happy ending. 1635 01:24:27,236 --> 01:24:29,107 But when I was little, 1636 01:24:29,151 --> 01:24:31,544 I always wanted to know what happened to Cinderella 1637 01:24:31,588 --> 01:24:34,895 and Sleeping Beauty and all of the others 1638 01:24:34,939 --> 01:24:38,247 after they found their prince. 1639 01:24:38,290 --> 01:24:40,553 To me, happy endings didn't seem so happy 1640 01:24:40,597 --> 01:24:43,208 if that's when all the fun stopped. 1641 01:24:43,252 --> 01:24:46,733 I never wanted the dream to end. 1642 01:24:46,777 --> 01:24:49,736 But what if nothing really ends? 1643 01:24:49,780 --> 01:24:53,523 What if it's just more beginnings? 1644 01:24:53,566 --> 01:24:55,525 So if all of you are up for reading 1645 01:24:55,568 --> 01:24:57,483 about what happens to Suzette and Thorne 1646 01:24:57,527 --> 01:24:59,920 after their happily ever after... 1647 01:24:59,964 --> 01:25:01,226 -[indistinct chatter] -Come on. 1648 01:25:01,270 --> 01:25:02,575 I'm up for writing it. 1649 01:25:02,619 --> 01:25:04,621 -[woman] Yes! Yes! -[applause] 1650 01:25:06,927 --> 01:25:10,148 That is, if my publisher thinks it's a good idea. 1651 01:25:10,192 --> 01:25:13,412 -I don't think it's a good idea. -What? 1652 01:25:13,456 --> 01:25:15,806 I think it's a fabulous idea! 1653 01:25:15,849 --> 01:25:18,069 -All right! -[all cheering] 1654 01:25:18,113 --> 01:25:19,766 [indistinct chatter] 1655 01:25:19,810 --> 01:25:21,159 All right! Whoo! 1656 01:25:21,203 --> 01:25:24,336 [cheering] 1657 01:25:24,380 --> 01:25:26,599 Hey, Kayla, does that check I gave you 1658 01:25:26,643 --> 01:25:29,559 cover the winning bid on who gets to dance with Diana? 1659 01:25:29,602 --> 01:25:30,995 Just barely. 1660 01:25:35,086 --> 01:25:38,611 -Wait. About our first kiss... -What about it? 1661 01:25:38,655 --> 01:25:41,919 Well, I think it needs a do-over. 1662 01:25:41,962 --> 01:25:43,790 How do they do it in your novels? 1663 01:25:44,748 --> 01:25:46,010 Like this? 1664 01:25:46,053 --> 01:25:48,926 [music continues] 1665 01:25:51,320 --> 01:25:54,149 [crowd cheering] 1666 01:26:00,329 --> 01:26:01,765 It's snowing. 1667 01:26:03,593 --> 01:26:05,508 You couldn't have written a better ending. 1668 01:26:07,814 --> 01:26:10,687 [instrumental music] 1669 01:26:28,183 --> 01:26:31,055 [instrumental music] 1670 01:27:01,303 --> 01:27:04,088 [music continues] 1671 01:27:34,336 --> 01:27:37,121 [music continues] 120232