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♪

♪ Santa bring my
baby back to me ♪

♪ I don't need a
lot of presents ♪

♪ To make my Christmas bright

♪ I just need my baby's arms

♪ Wound around me tight

♪ Oh oh Santa, hear my plea

♪ Santa bring my
baby back to me ♪

♪ Santa bring my
baby back to me ♪

♪ The Christmas tree is ready

♪ The candles all aglow

♪ But with my baby far away

♪ What good is mistletoe

♪ Oh oh Santa, hear my plea

♪ Santa bring my
baby back to me ♪

♪ Santa bring my
baby back to me ♪

♪ Santa bring my
baby back to me ♪

♪ Well, the time
is drawing near ♪

- You're juggling presents
and presentations.

Laurel, you're amazing.

I don't know how you do it.

- I'm just trying not to wrap
Emma's doll in my pie charts.

- Well, if anyone can
multi-task, it's you.

- (sighs) I better get going.

I lose my sitter at 5:30,

and I promised Emma that
I'd help her build a snowman

for her school art project.

- Good luck, oh, incoming.

- Ready for Memphis, Laurel?

- Absolutely, Mr. Hatcher.

Leaving the day after tomorrow.

- Hard at work I see.

- Oh, sorry, just trying to
get my Christmas wrapping done,

so I can focus on my
meetings in Memphis.

- Well, I'm counting on that
Southern charm of yours.

The local touch might
be just what we need

to get them off the fence.

Acquiring Cypress
Savings and Loan

would give Chicago Financial

the foothold we
need in the South.

- I'll make sure
it goes perfectly.

- You planning any R and
R while you're down there?

- Well, I'm just
there for a week,

so when I'm not in meetings,

I'll be prepping
for the next one.

- Right answer, you
close this deal,

you might just find a promotion
in your Christmas stocking.

Oh uh, before you leave tonight,

we need to talk over the
revisions to the proposal.

I wanna review their
list of fixed assets,

and depreciation schedule.

- Or I could just maybe email
you my thoughts later tonight?

- No, I'd prefer
to go over it now.

- Yes, sir, Mr. Hatcher.

(light piano music)

Mrs. Novak, I am
so sorry I'm late.

- Oh, please, she's an angel.

I just tucked her in,

but I think she's still awake.

- Oh, you are a lifesaver.

Thank you so much.

- Oh, your welcome, dear.

I hope you get a little time
to relax over the holidays.

- Merry Christmas,
thank you so much.

Oh, before you leave, I
got you a little something.

It's not much, but
I hope you like it.

- Thank you, Merry Christmas.

(light piano music)

- Hi, Mommy.

- Hello, my little angel.

- I made a snowman.

- I know, I saw the picture.

I'm so sorry I
wasn't here to help.

- It's okay, I know you tried.

- You know what?

We're gonna have a great
Christmas in Memphis, I promise.

- Okay, Mommy, I
love you, goodnight.

- Mm, I love you too, sweetie.

(light piano music)

- Mom, will Santa be able
to find us in Memphis?

- Of course he will.

He can find good kids
wherever they are.

- Are you gonna be working?

- Yeah, just a bit, but
when I'm in meetings,

you'll be with my friend
Sally and her family.

You might not remember Sally.

She's my old college roommate.

She has a daughter
about your age too,

and if we have time,

I'll get to show you
Graceland at Christmas.

- Just like Grandma
and Grandpa showed you.

- Yeah, ah, it's lights and
Christmas everywhere you look.

- Can I bring my stocking?

- Why not?

If we can hang our
stockings here,

we can certainly hang
them in our hotel room.

All right, I'm gonna pack
you some books for the plane.

Hmm, your school had auditions
for a Christmas pageant?

Why didn't you tell me?

Emma, what's wrong, honey?

- I just didn't wanna sing
in front of all those people.

- Oh, well, it can be
fun to try new things.

Aren't you glad I talked you

into sledding with me last year?

- Yeah.

- Yeah, all right, you ready?

Let's rock and roll.

(upbeat guitar music)

- Memphis is so pretty.

Why did Grandpa move
to Arizona anyway?

- Grandpa prefers sand to snow.

- But, I love snow.

- (chuckles) Me too, honey,

and there was nothing
that Grandma loved more

than Christmas in Memphis.

Hey, I wanna show you something.

That's the house I grew up in.

The porch swing's still there.

I used to sit on that
swing with my mom.

- Looks like whoever lives
there still loves Christmas.

- Yeah, looks like they do.

(light piano music)

All right (gasps).

- Mom, can we decorate
like this at home?

- I'd love to, sweetie,

but I'm not sure where
the roof reindeer

are gonna go in our condo.

(Sally screaming)

- (screams) Sally!

- [Sally] Merry Christmas, oh!

- So good to see you.

- (screams) Oh, my gosh.

- Look!

- Hi, Emma, do you
remember me, I'm Sally.

Oh, you've grown so much
since the last time I saw you.

- I know.

- (chuckles) I can not
believe you're here.

- I know.

- Oh, how was, how
was the drive in?

- The city's still
as beautiful as ever.

We took a detour
past Shelby Farms.

- Yeah.

- They still do the most.

- [Both] Amazing
Christmas lights!

- Right.

- [Sally] Well, come on inside.

Here, watch your
step, watch your step.

- Ted, Merry Christmas.

- [Ted] Merry
Christmas, Laurel, oh.

- [Laurel] Oh, it's
so good to see you.

- Good to see you too,

and welcome back to Memphis.

- Thank you, love.

This is my daughter, Emma.

- And Merry Christmas
to you too, little lady.

Here uh, let me take your coats.

- Oh, great, Sal, these
decorations are amazing.

- Oh, that's what happens
when a graphic designer

falls in love with a
handsome electrician.

- Like a couple of turtle doves.

- Hi.

- Hi.

- Hey.

- Emma, you probably
don't remember Laney.

Since the last time
you two saw each other,

you were both elf size.

- We're making mason
jar snow globes.

- That is so cute.

- Mom, look how tiny the
Santa and sleigh are.

- You add glitter
to the mason jars,

and a drop or two of glycerine,

and before you can
say Kris Kringle,

instant mason jar
snow globes, viola.

- [Emma] Wow.

(Ted chuckles)

Can I try?

- It's okay, honey, go
have fun, go have fun.

- Give me a sec
to hang these up,

then it's eggnog all around.

- All right, I love
me some eggnog.

Laney is so sweet.

- Thank you.

- Emma can be a little shy,

so she doesn't have too
many friends back home.

- Laney will make
her feel welcome.

- Yeah, God, it's
so good to see you.

- It's so good to have you home.

- Yes, you know, if
it weren't for work,

then I don't know when I'd
been able to come back.

You know, after Mom passed,
I just, I wasn't ready,

but Emma's never seen Memphis,

and I've always wanted
to show her Graceland,

especially at Christmas.

- And to see me, of course.

- Of course.

(Sally laughs)

Oh, Sal, you've got a backyard.

I remember those.

- Couldn't you find a house
in the Chicago suburbs.

- I noticed a pattern at work.

The longer you spend commuting,

the less time you have at home.

- A shame you have to
work over the holidays.

- Yeah, but if this
week is a success,

then I'm in line for V.P.

So, that will hopefully
afford me more time

to spend with Emma.

- Yeah.

- Sal, oh my gosh, I can't
believe you kept these,

let alone framed them.

- It's my history too.

I practically went
to all of your shows.

- You know, I think the reason

Clay and I booked so many gigs

was the awesome posters
you designed for us.

- Well (laughs).

- Ah, speaking of, do
you ever see him around?

- I bump into him
every once in awhile.

- Uh huh.

- He's doing well.

- Oh, good.

- Still full of
surprises, I'm sure.

- Mm, I bet, yeah.

He always did have 20
different things going on.

Even back in third
grade, restless.

Spent more time in the corner.

- [Both] Than at his desk.

(Sally laughs)

- Oh, gosh.

- Here you are,
ladies, as promised.

- Thank you, Ted.

♪ Christmas,
Christmas, Christmas ♪

♪ Well, it's Christmas
time, pretty baby ♪

♪ And the snow is
fallin' on the ground ♪

- [Laurel] This
was Elvis's home.

- Elves lived here?

- No, honey, Elvis, the
king of rock and roll.

- Do all these other
people live here too?

- No, honey, but
Elvis always loved

having family here at Christmas.

It's just a bigger
family these days.

- What's it like inside?

- It's so beautiful.

Well, try to take a
tour later this week.

In the meantime,

I wanna get your picture

in front of those
lights, come here.

All right, all right.

Right up there, all right.

Hang on, Emma.

- [Man] Smile.

- I wanna get as much of
the mansion in it as I can.

- [Man] All right,
Merry Christmas.

- Oh, my goodness.

Oh, I am so sorry (gasps).

- Laurel.

- Clay.

- What're you doing here?

- I, I'm in town on business.

What're you doing here?

- I'm promoting the show here,

but I still live in Memphis,
and you're in Chicago.

- Chicago, yeah.

Wow, it's been years.

- Yeah, 10 of them, I think.

Well, wow, is, what is
this, a third grade reunion?

- Oh wow, look at
you wearing a tie.

- Tied it myself, yeah.

- Mom, Mom, come
and look at this.

- Oh, gotta go, mommy duty.

- Yeah, yeah, wow,
you look fantastic.

- [Laurel] Thank you.

- [Clay] And who's this?

- This is my daughter, Emma.

Emma, this is Clay.

- Hi, Clay, how
old are you, Emma.

- I'm seven.

- Did you know I was
seven when I met your mom?

(Laurel chuckles)

Pretty cool, right?

- So, a Christmas concert.

Does that mean you're
still performing?

- I'm still in music,

but on the other side
of the piano now.

I'm a concert promoter.

So, we're actually doing the
concert here at Graceland.

- That's wonderful.

- Are you a performer
like your mom was?

She was awesome.

- Oh.

- She had a voice
you'd never forget.

- Clearly, you're in promotion

- Oh, yeah.

- Clay and I used
to perform together.

I sang and played guitar,
and he played piano.

- She never told you
about her musical past?

- Huh, would you
look at the time.

Our hotel room at The
Guest House is ready.

Are you ready, baby?

- You guys mind if
I walk you over?

- Uh, sure, I guess.

Yeah, if you have time.

- Let's go.

So, Emma's first
time in Memphis, huh?

Is your husband meeting
you at the hotel?

He's not in the picture anymore.

- Oh, sorry to hear that.

- How about you, married?

- Only to my work,

and it's a pretty rocky
marriage at the moment.

These things can turn
on you in a moment.

- You in a tie is certainly new.

- It's kind of a
requirement now.

- Ah, so, a concert promoter.

I'm surprised you didn't
stay on the creative side.

- Ah, well, these
days I'm on pain side.

Organizing these things

can be like wrangling
cats in a circus.

It's where uh, dreaming
meets practicality.

- Sounds like us
back in the day.

- We were no pipe dream,
we were on our way.

- Have you already forgot
about our final performance?

- Okay, so we had one show
that didn't go so well.

- That's putting it kindly.

It was more like a train wreck.

- That was a long time ago.

How long you in town?

- Just a week.

- Okay, so you gonna take
Emma on the Graceland tour?

- I'm gonna try, but I'm
in meetings all week, so.

- Whoa, you've come
all the way to Memphis,

and you're not gonna
let her take a peek

inside the mansion when it's
decorated for Christmas?

(chuckles) You know what?

I think I can pull
a few strings,

if you can do it tomorrow
early, eight a.m.?

- Seriously?

- I'll get it done.

- All right.

- [Emma] Mom, hurry up.

- Hey, girls, wait up.

- [Emma] Okay.

Race ya back to The Guest House.

The last one back
is a rotten snowman.

(upbeat piano music)

- [Clay] Guest house, I
never would've guessed it.

- (chuckles) Thanks again
for walking us back.

- Pleasure.

(girls giggling)

- Cats to wrangle?

- Never ends.

Okay, so we're gonna meet

in the lobby tomorrow
at eight a.m.,

and you, I promise I'm gonna
get your mom to play a song.

- [Laurel] Uh huh.

- Naughty list.

- Same old Clay.

I'd say he hadn't changed a bit.

Clay could always make me smile.

- Mm hmm, all
right, we gotta go.

- Okay.

- Aw, bye.

- Oh, so you'll drop
Emma off in the morning?

- Yeah, on my way into town.

- Okay.

- So great to see you, Sal.

- I'm so glad I have
you home for Christmas.

- Bye, honey.

- Bye.

- [Emma] Bye.

- [Laurel] Come on.

My goodness.

- Wow.

- [Laurel] You can
say that again.

- Merry Christmas!

- Hi.

- Merry Christmas.

- Welcome to The Guest House
at Graceland, I'm Kathy,

and I'll be your concierge
while you're here.

- I'm Laurel Couper and
this is my daughter, Emma.

- What's a concierge, Mommy?

- It's someone who makes sure

you have everything you
need while you're here.

Emma, are you looking forward
to Christmas (giggles)?

- She's a little sad to be
away from home over Christmas.

- Oh.

- Wants to make sure
Santa can still find her.

- Are you kidding?

Santa knows this hotel like
the back of his mitten.

Hey, I think we need some
Christmas cookies here stat.

I'll go talk to the
elves in the kitchen,

and see what we can
do about that, okay?

- You have elves in the kitchen?

- Of course, all around.

You just have to
know where to look.

Y'all make yourselves at home.

I'll be right back.

- Look at that tree.

Isn't it beautiful?

- It's so big.

- Look at that one there.

- No elves in here, Mom.

- Keep looking, honey.

- It's so cool we
have our own piano.

- It's really a beautiful room,

but it's still
missing something.

To remind you of home.

- Oh yeah, we
can't forget those.

- Right.

(knocking on door)

- The cookies are here.

- Just a couple of
those, almost bedtime.

(light guitar music)

Hello!

- Hello, hello.

- Hi.

- This jarved
for you, ma'am.

- Wow, thank you.

- You ladies have a good
evening and Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

Thank you, sir.

- Merry Christmas, bye.

- Oh my, what in the world.

- A guitar?

Who's it for, Mommy?

- Actually, it's for you.

- [Emma] For me?

- Let's see.

Dear Emma, 10 years ago,
your Mom left this behind.

Maybe she'll even
play you a song?

- This is better than cookies.

Do you really know how to play?

- Yeah, but not as well
as I'm being played.

- Can you play me something?

- One short bedtime
song, all right.

♪ Joy to the World,
the Lord is come ♪

♪ And now it's time for bed

(chuckles) All right,
goodnight, baby, mm.

(light piano music)

- Clay was right though.

You played a song.

- Goodnight.

- [Emma] Goodnight, Mommy.

(light piano music)

- [Laurel] Honey,
you almost ready?

- [Emma] Just brushing my teeth.

(telephone ringing)

- Hello?

- Good morning, how's the suite?

- It's stunning actually.

Strangest thing though.

Someone delivered a
guitar to our room,

and yes, I played a song.

- Ha, I knew you would.

- So, we're almost ready.

Are you in the lobby?

- Ah no, no, in the
restaurant actually.

One of my acts just
dropped out of the concert,

so I'm a little
bit in crisis mode.

- Ah, unpredictability.

Another thing I don't miss
about the music business.

Clay, thanks for trying.

- No, I was just thinking
maybe we'd push the tour

towards the end of the day,

say, I don't know,
around seven o'clock?

- Don't be Mr. Promises.

There are kids involved.

- Think you can trust me?

Look, I have some PR work to do

at the radio studio
next to the museum,

so uh, just meet me there.

- We'll be there with bells on.

- All right, see you then.

- Yes, Mr. Hatcher,

I'm headed in to meet
with Mr. Franklin now,

and I will call you as
soon as we're through, bye.

(light piano music)

- Ooh, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, a little
Christmas help

if you please, young lady.

- Of course.

- Thank you.

- Yes, sir.

- Is there something I
can help you with, Miss?

- If you could point
me to MrFrin

then I'll be on my way.

- Certainly, because that's me.

- Mr. Franklin, you're Mr.
Franklin, the company president?

- One and the same.

You must be from
Chicago Financial.

- Yes, sir, I'm Laurel Couper.

- Am I'm William Franklin.

I'm delighted to meet you.

- My pleasure.

This is a lovely Christmas
display you have here.

- Well, thank you.

Since the cypress
tree's our logo,

we tend to do Christmas
big around here.

Though, my wife drew the
line at live reindeer.

(Laurel chuckles)

We've even been giving out

snowman piggy banks
for Christmas.

- Oh, how cute.

- You have kids?

- Yes, sir, I do, a daughter.

- Here you go.

- She will love it.

Thank you so much.

What next, Christmas stockings

instead of safe deposit boxes?

- You just may
have an idea there.

So, this is our main branch.

Though, there are three
others in the Memphis area.

It's just sad letting
go of the reigns.

I need a way to make sure
that all this continues

for our employees
and bank family.

- I understand.

Well, Chicago Financial
would make a great partner.

- Yes, of course,
but I need to be sure

that when I pass on those reigns

the sleigh is in good hands.

- I understand.

I brought the formal proposal
down for you to look at.

- Great, please, have a seat.

- Thank you.

- Perfect, you know, Laurel,
I'll be honest with you.

I'm a little worried
about being gobbled up

by a big corporation.

We're all about family looking
after each other down here.

- Well, that is
the Memphis spirit.

- You sound like a local.

Are you from Memphis?

- I am, born and raised, sir.

- Okay, best barbecue
here in Memphis?

- Rendezvous, of course.

- Brisket and pork ribs?

- Slaw on the side.

- Exactly, best Christmas
decorations in town.

- (sighs) Most people
say Starry Nights

or The Enchanted Forest
at the Pink Palace.

- Mm hmm.

- But Graceland has always
been my personal favorite.

- Outstanding, now
forgive all the questions,

but we do like to get to know
the folks we do business with.

So, do you have any plans
for Christmas fun this week?

- Well, just working on
this deal a hundred percent.

- How about this?

I'll look over the
proposal tomorrow,

and then maybe you
can join us Wednesday?

We're having a
Christmas gathering at
company headquarters.

It would be a great way for you

to meet the rest
of the bank family.

- Um, sure.

- And feel free to bring
a small gift if you like.

We do a gift exchange.

It's a little tradition my
father started years ago.

- Wednesday, company
headquarters, it's a deal.

- Outstanding.

- The fact of it is,

Christmas was Elvis's
favorite time of year,

so Clay, since you're heading up

this year's Christmas
concert at Graceland,

what can fans expect?

- Argo, fans can expect
an amazing lineup.

We have everyone from major
superstars to (chuckles),

with Graceland Mansion decked
out in Christmas lights,

it should be an amazing event.

- Sounds like a
Christmas celebration

the King of Rock and
Roll would approve of.

You will definitely
see me there.

Be sure to get your tickets
before they're gone.

Clay Sheppard everybody.

- Argo, pleasure.

You can always break my
concentration, but now you?

What did you do today?

- I painted Christmas plates
for Santa's milk and cookies.

- Fun.

- Sally sure knows
her Christmas crafts.

- How'd you meeting go?

- It was fine, I guess.

Mr. Franklin is
quite the character.

You know, I was armed
with facts and figures,

but all he wanted to
talk about was barbecue.

- My kind of guy.

- (chuckles) How's your family?

- Good, folks retired
to the Smokies,

and uh, I have a
sister on each coast.

- Well, they must
be proud of you.

Seems like you're doing
well for yourself.

- Hit a little bit
of a wall in Memphis,

but if you wanna move
up, you gotta move on.

- Really?

- The V.P. of Gotham Global
is flying in from New York,

and they promote concerts
all over the world,

so if this show goes well,

they might offer me a gig.

- You'd leave Memphis?

- No reason for me to stay.

To see the world,
tour with bands.

- Well, it sounds
like the perfect job.

You never were one
to settle down.

- [Clay] Hmm.

Well, ladies, welcome
back to Graceland.

Okay, who's ready to go inside?

- [Emma] Me!

- [Laurel] Wait, Clay,
where is everybody?

- Oh, it's just a little
private tour set up.

- You're kidding?

- Guess Mr. Promises delivered.

(upbeat orchestral music)

- [Emma] Wow.

- [Clay] What do you guys think?

- It's beautiful.

- Mom, look at the peacocks!

I bet the North Pole
isn't even this pretty.

- And look, it's Elvis's piano.

- [Emma] Wow.

- If those keys could talk, I
bet they'd share some stories.

- So, I mean, come on.

Just being here,

it's gotta make you miss
performing a little bit.

- Sure, I miss it when
I have time to daydream,

which is rare.

Sounds like you miss
performing plenty.

- Occasional open mic night,
but it's not the same.

- Fix your concert crisis?

- No, I still can't find
an act to fill the spot.

You and I could do it.

- (chuckles) Funny.

- Why is that funny, why?

The band that dropped
out was a local favorite,

and if you forgot, you
were a star in Memphis.

- Mom, you were a star?

- No, honey, not really.

- Bet she still
sounds fantastic.

- She does, she sings in
the shower all the time.

- [Clay] Hmm.

- Now, you two are
ganging up on me.

- Okay, we'll stop
for now (chuckles).

- I saw that.

Did you have fun today?

- It was great.

Mom?

- Yeah?

- Is it true that
people would come

to hear you and Clay sing?

- Mostly just friends
tagging along to concerts.

- Do you miss it.

- A little sometimes.

It was just a little
dream of mine.

- Then why'd you stop?

- Well, you know you have
dreams, then you grow up,

and then you have
responsibilities.

- But can't you have both?

- Not always, sometimes you
have to chose one of the other,

and my most important
responsibility is
being your mommy.

All right, it's
really time for bed.

I love you, baby.

Mm, goodnight.

- I love you too, Mommy.

- Goodnight, love.

(whimsical music)

(Laurel chuckles)

- [Desk Clerk] Front desk.

- Hey, what's your hotel
policy on Christmas trees?

- We can get anything,
even the biggest tree here?

- Well, anything that'll
fit in our hotel room.

- Mom, how does Santa get into
the hotel without a chimney?

- Same way as back home, magic.

- [Emma] And then what
do the reindeer do

while they're here?

- (chuckles) They hit
up the breakfast buffet.

(Emma giggles)

Any more questions,
little Miss Curious?

- Do you think Clay is funny?

- He has his moments I suppose.

- That's it, that's the tree.

- Ooh, not too
tall, perfect width.

I'd say it's a keeper.

- [Woman] Look at that.

- Christmas delivery,
excuse us, excuse us.

Christmas delivery.

- [Laurel] Good morning.

- [Sally] Good morning.

- What're we making today?

- Birdseed ornaments.

- [Laurel] Oh, cool.

- Emma, let's go hang
these up, come on.

- Bye, Mommy.

- [Laurel] Bye, love.

- How'd the Graceland
tour last night go?

- Clay kept trying
to convince me

we should try singing
again while I'm here.

- Why not, it's a great idea.

(phone buzzes)

- Ugh, sorry Sal, I gotta run.

See you at the Christmas
festival after work?

- Yeah.

- Thanks again for keeping Emma.

- No problem.

- He said he's
reviewing our proposal,

and in the meantime,

he invited me to some,

some kind of company
shindig tomorrow.

- Shindig?

- Oh, a company gathering.

- Okay, look, just
keep the pressure on.

One lesson I've learned

is that when it comes
to negotiations,

you've gotta keep
the clock ticking.

Stay on the offensive.

- Yes, sir.

(whimsical music)

Oh my ,

I forgot how much I love
this festival, y'all.

- Don't they have Christmas
festivals in Chicago?

- Well sure, but they can never

get the pecan pie quite right.

(Ted chuckles)

- Seems like you've
had a great day today.

Especially since you found

the perfect gift
for Mr. Franklin.

- And Sal, you're
sure you have time

to put your fancy touch on it?

- Absolutely, it
would be so much fun.

- Hey girls, what did
you ask Santa for?

- Mom, we can not tell
you or it won't come true.

- Ooh, right.

(Sally chuckles)

- And look who's here.

- Hello, how are you?

- [Laurel] Clay.

- What's happening?

How's it going?

Call your bank?

- Not yet, did you
find a new act yet?

- Not yet, you know anyone?

- Nope.

- Okay.

- We'll let you two catch up.

Are you girls ready to
go Christmas shopping?

- I am!

- [Ted] Yes, all right.

- Well, I can come with y'all.

- No, Mom, I'm sorry, you can't,

because we're shopping
for your present.

- Ooh, well, in that case.

- We're drop Emma off at the
hotel in a couple of hours.

- Y'all have fun.

- Bye, Mommy.

- Bye, honey.

- Need some cocoa?

- Let's do it.

Cheers, (sighs) my mom
always loved this festival.

Used to bring me
here every year.

- She was the best.

- She'd be so happy we're back.

- You know your mom
was your biggest fan.

Laurel, I gotta tell you,

it's not a crime to
share your voice.

You working at a bank is like
da Vinci being an accountant,

and that's no offense to
bankers or accountants.

- Well, you always did
believe in me more than I did.

- Rightfully so, I mean, we
almost had a record deal.

- Almost, success was
always around the corner,

and the corner after that,

and the corner after that,

and the corner after that.

Before long you realize you're
just running in circles.

- Or you realize that
you have to come back

to where you started from
to find those dreams.

That looks good on you.

- You know what I just realized

is that I never
properly thanked you

for the guitar or the tour,

so if you ever need
any banking advice,

you just let me know.

- My pleasure,
because you know um,

my momma did not
raise me to be elfish.

(Laurel giggles)

You know what?

Come to think about it,

there is something you
could help me with.

- What's that?

Clay, what're we doing here?

- [Clay] You'll see.

Enough little privacy for you?

- [Laurel] What is this,
your personal clubhouse?

- [Clay] Give it a try.

- You're kidding, really?

Oh my gosh.

(Clay chuckles)

It's beautiful.

- Elvis bought this in 1974
to replace the gold one

that he gave to his Aunt Nash.

Give it a shot.

- Okay, here it goes.

(light piano music)

- You're playing Elvis's piano.

- I know, it's amazing.

(light piano music)

You were right about one thing.

- What's that?

- We were great together.

- As a duo, or a couple?

- Maybe a little bit of both.

- What do you think happened?

- [Laurel] What do you mean?

- With us.

- I, I really did love
being out on the road

and living out of
a suitcase and all,

but after my mom passed away,

I just, I realized
I needed a break.

- Yeah, you know, we
can't remake the past,

but uh, we can go
out on a good note.

(light piano music)

♪ Silent night, holy night

♪ All is calm, all is bright

♪ Round yon Virgin,
Mother and Child ♪

♪ Holy infant so
tender and mild ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace

(light piano music)

- You know I had an act drop
out of the Christmas concert?

- And?

- I, I, I still think
it should be us.

- You're crazy.

I can't possibly prepare
a song by the weekend.

- Yeah, well, you can't, we can.

- If I agree, will it
get you to stop talking?

- Maybe.

- Well fine, I'll
think about it.

- I'll take a think about
it over a no any day.

(Laurel chuckles)

- [Laurel] You're
crazy (laughs).

- Clay Sheppard, the hardest
working man in music.

- Becca, thank you for
meeting me so early.

Uh, it's been a crazy
morning already.

When did you get
in from New York?

- Last night, looking forward

to the Christmas
concert this week.

- Yeah, it, it should be great.

Um, I wish I could
control the weather,

but it looks like we have a
winter storm coming our way, so.

- Well, from what I've heard,
you can handle anything.

- Likewise.

- I understand you threw
your hat in the ring

for that job opening of ours.

I think you'd be perfect for it.

- Thank you, um, yes, that
would be an amazing opportunity.

- We have a lot of resources.

Imagine not having to manage
everything on your own.

- That would certainly
have its advantages.

- Well, a few of the
execs will be in town

for the show on Saturday.

I told them to
expect great things.

- Absolutely.

(knocking on door)

- Come on inside.

- Thank you, I wasn't sure
if I had the right address.

I thought we were meeting
at the company headquarters.

- Well, exactly, which
also happens to be my home.

- Oh.

- Now, I'd like you to
meet my wife, Glenda.

- Hi, Laurel, oh it's
soe to meet you.

- My pleasure.

- Welcome.

- Your home is so lovely.

- Oh, thank you very much, dear.

Well listen, let me
take those from you.

- Oh, thank you.

- Sure, your welcome.

- And I'll have your coat.

- Thank you.

- Because I want you
to meet everybody.

- Yes,diyou have a chance

to look over the
latest proposal?

- I did, and it
is very generous,

but I flagged some of the
reducing redundancy language.

- Well, you know, in
these acquisitions,

there's always some
duplications of jobs,

so it's about finding ways
to streamline things a bit.

- True, but there
is a larger family

I feel an obligation to.

I have to know that our
employees will be protected.

- Well, I'm sure we can
put your mind at ease.

I'll try to find ways to
cut your operating costs.

- We can discuss business
later, but now it's time.

- For what?

- How good are you at pin
the nose on the reindeer?

(Laurel chuckles)

(upbeat music)
(guest chattering)

- Go straight forward,
straight forward.

(upbeat music)
(guest cheering)

- Oh, I got it.

Oh, thank you.

This is so cute.

(guests cheering)

- Okay now, I want you to
take this over to here.

Oh, would you make sure that
that gets to Miss Laurel.

She's a lovely lady.

That's a good idea.

- Thank you, baby.

(guests laughing and chattering)

That is so funny.

- Laurel, why don't
you open up yours.

- Okay, my goodness.

Oh, a reindeer wallet.

- Almost as good as a Christmas
stocking safe deposit box?

- I love it, thank y'all.

- You're very welcome.

- I have a little
something for you both.

- Oh boy (chuckles).

I can't wait to
see what this is.

Oh my goodness, honey look.

- Circa 1945, and
if I'm not mistaken,

that third building
down is your bank.

- Where on earth
did you find that?

- Oh, I still know my way around
the antique stores in town.

And my friend Sally, she
restored all the colors.

- That is outstanding, just
outstanding, thank you.

- I'm so glad you like it.

- Thank you again for coming,
Laurel, and Merry Christmas.

- [Laurel] Merry Christmas.

- Bye bye, Laurel.

(telephone ringing)

- [Laurel] Hello?

- Laurel, I've been
trying to reach you.

- Yeah well, the
meeting just wrapped up.

- And how did it go?

- Well, Mr. Franklin
wants to take things slow.

He just has some concerns

about retaining the
staff and the culture.

- (sighs) Ah, this is starting
to sound like a run around.

My guess is he's stalling.

Do you think someone
else is circling?

- No, I think we're just
getting to know each other.

- We're running out
of time for that.

We've gotta close this deal

for our end of year
earnings report.

I think it's time for
me to get involved.

I want you to set up a video
conference for tomorrow,

so I can walk him through
the value proposition.

- I'm not sure that the money's

what it's all
about for him, sir.

- Trust me, it's always
about the bottom line.

- Now, the key to
Christmas s'mores

is you gotta get your
marshmallow perfectly toasted.

It's all in the wrist.

Otherwise, it's all in
the fire (chuckles).

- It looks so yummy.

- Good evening, ladies.

- Clay.

- Hi, Clay.

- Do you mind if I join you?

- Sure.

- What're you guys doing?

- We're making
Christmas s'mores.

Do you wanna have one?

- Absolutely.

- [Emma] It has
peppermint chocolate.

- Thank you so much.

That looks fantastic.

That is so good.

- Emma, would you
like to join us?

We're gonna read The
Night Before Christmas.

- Can I, Mommy?

- Absolutely, thank you, Kathy.

So, guitar in hand, huh?

- Yes.

- Thought you would've
forgot about it.

- Oh no, no, no, no such luck.

(Laurel chuckles)

I remember your favorite
was Silent Night.

Mine was Silver Bells.

Which should we try?

- Both.

- Both.

♪ Silent night

♪ Silver bells

♪ Holy night

♪ Silver bells

♪ It's Christmas
time in the city ♪

♪ All is calm, all is bright

♪ Round yon Virgin

♪ Ring a ling

♪ Mother and child.

♪ Hear them ring

♪ Holy infant so
tender and mild ♪

♪ Ring a ling

♪ Hear them ring

♪ Sleeping heavenly, peace

♪ Soon it will be
Christmas day ♪

♪ Sleeping heavenly, peace

♪ Soon it will be
Christmas day ♪

- [Man] All right.

(crowd applauding)

- That was great, Mommy.

- Oh, thank you, baby.

- I agree, but
would did you think?

- I love it.

- Oh, what am I sitting on?

Well, that was
just randomly here.

(whimsical music)

- My name's already in
the concert program?

- That is amazing,
congratulations.

- Can you please do it, Mommy.

It would be the best, best,
best Christmas present ever.

- And probably the craziest
thing I've ever done.

(Clay chuckles)

Why not, if I'm gonna do this,

you're gonna have to help
us out with something.

(light piano music)

(light piano music)

There, strung with
microwave popcorn

and the hotel sewing kit.

Whatcha think?

- I think it looks great.

- Yeah?

- I think this is the nicest

hotel Christmas
tree I've ever seen.

Did you know she
was this creative?

(knocking on door)

- [Laurel] Let me get that.

- Room service again?

- Gingerbread cookies.

- [Laurel] Kathy.

- Ho ho ho.

- Come on in.

- Special delivery.

- [Clay] Whoa.

- Hey!

- [Clay] Hello.

- My goodness, what is all this?

- Well, I always buy
way too many ornaments,

and this year is no exception.

- Yeah?

- I thought you could use some.

- Thank you, Kathy.

- [Clay] Wow.

- You are most welcome and
y'all have fun decorating.

- Thank you so much.

- Bye, Miss Kathy.

- Oh, thank you.

- Thank you.

- All right, are you
gonna help me with this?

- [Emma] Uh huh.

- All right, let's
do it, come on.

What should we do first?

- This one.

- This one, all right.

I haven't decorated
a tree in years.

- But, don't you like Christmas?

- I love Christmas.

My family used to
do huge Christmases,

and your mom, she's come
to a couple of them too.

But, my family moved away and
I don't do Christmas anymore.

- Why?

- Because I think
Christmas is more fun

when you have someone
to share it with.

- Well, you're with us.

- (chuckles) That's
a good point.

You like that one?

- [Emma] Yeah.

- Awesome.

One more.

- Yep.

- All right, it's
time for the lights.

- Let's see it.

- All right, three, two.

(light orchestral music)

- Not bad.

- It's so pretty.

- Yeah.

Oh, thanks so much for the help.

- My pleasure.

- You know, for someone
who never wanted

to be tied down with family,

I'd say you've got
a knack with kids.

- (chuckles) Doesn't hurt
you have an exceptional one.

(light orchestral music)

Well, I have a, I have a
show to put together, so.

- Clay?

- [Clay] Yeah?

- Why are you so set on us
performing together again?

- Maybe I'm not ready
to give up on the past.

Why did you say yes?

- Honestly, I'm trying to
raise a girl who's fearless,

and chases her dreams,

and yet I realize that I'm the
one who's been holding back.

Maybe it's time I put
myself on the line.

- (chuckles) It's
kind of ironic,

you showing up in Memphis
when I'm about to say goodbye.

- Well, timing was never
your greatest strength.

- (chuckles) That's true.

- (scoffs) Oh, no.

- [Clay] Hmm?

- Sally has a new project
that fell in her lap tomorrow.

- [Clay] Really, hmm.

(whimsical music)

- Clay Sheppard, did you have
anything to do with this?

- She might be doing the
Christmas concert posters.

- What?

- She's the best
designer in Memphis,

and then she found out you
were doing the concert.

What's the problem?

- The problem is she's supposed

to be watching the
girls tomorrow.

- Look, I'm just juggling
a few phone calls tomorrow,

so if you'd like,

I can watch the girls.

You said I have a
knack with kids, so.

- Well, if you think
you're up for it.

- I handle showbiz
types all the time.

I can, I can do this.

Now, how hard would that be?

- Well, you better get
a good night's sleep.

- You get a good
night's sleep (laughs).

(Laurel humming)

- What?

I got a spring in my step
and a song in my heart.

- I like how happy
you are when you sing.

- Baby, there's pretty
houses here, yeah?

- And big yards too.

- [Laurel] Mm hmm, hey.

- [Sally] Hey.

- Sal, are you sure about Clay

watching the kids
while you're at work?

- Sure, I just need a couple
hours to finish up the posters,

and then pop out
to the printers.

- Yeah, but you'll
be mostly in earshot

in case you hear crying?

- Oh, I'm sure the
girls will be fine.

- I meant Clay.

(both laughing)

- See you later.

- Thanks, Sal, bye girls.

- [Emma] Bye, Mommy.

- [Laurel] Morning.

- Good morning.

- You sure about all this?

- No problem.

- Well, gotta run, thanks again.

(whimsical music)

Come on, guys, seriously?

I have a big meeting to get to.

- (chuckles) All
right, let's go in.

- Bullseye, ha
(laughing loudly)!

(Clay mumbles)

(upbeat guitar music)

All right, I'm pulling
up the presentation now.

Whoops, sorry, my bad.

- (chuckles) Not at all.

I'm glad to see you're
having a little fun

while you're in town.

- I took Emma to Graceland.

We had the best time,

and I was able to catch up
with some old friends too.

- Outstanding, oh, by the way,

we rented the local ice rink
for our employees tonight,

and everyone's welcome.

Why don't you bring your
daughter and your friends?

- Oh well, I don't know.

- Now, if you're going to help

preserve our company's culture,

shouldn't you experience
it first hand?

- (chuckles) Good point.

All right, let's see here.

Let me get this right.

There, showtime, I mean,
we're on (clears throat).

- Greetings from Chicago.

- [William] Good morning.

- Glad we could all
meet to work this out.

- Well, sir, if your company

is as good as the
emissary you sent,

I think great
things are in store.

Although, we do
have some concerns

when it comes to this
eliminating redundancies.

The language is fairly vague.

- And I've been looking for ways

to cut costs without layoffs,

so perhaps we should discuss.

- We can talk about
that in a minute,

but uh first, Mr. Franklin,

I wanna make sure
you fully appreciate

the value proposition here.

Of course, we're offering a
very generous stock package,

but I think there's
several other items

you're gonna find
very attractive.

We could start by looking
at the operations side.

- Mm hmm, right.

Yeah, perfect, perfect.

So, the flight should be on time

as long as they avoid
the snowstorm in Denver.

(girls giggling)

You know, I'm gonna
call you back.

I think the snowstorm just hit.

(girls giggling)

- So, as you can see from
the tax benefits alone,

you stand to make a huge profit.

- Yes, that is impressive,

but I don't think we're quite
reaching each other here.

- Hang on, hang on, I have
saved the best for last.

(Laurel laughing)

I haven't even touched on how

our stock is projected to spike.

Perhaps, Laurel
can run you through

some of the projections
for our profits next year.

Laurel, are you with us, Laurel?

- Sorry, yes, sir.

Um, next year's profits.

I have them right here.

("Deck the Halls")

- How's it going down there?

- Great, just making
Christmas Krispies by myself.

Girls, where'd you go?

Kinda need a hand in here.

Well, you don't wanna
help Santa Clay?

You'd help me if
I was Santa Claus.

(telephone ringing)

("Deck the Halls")

- (grunts) Clay
Sheppard speaking.

(telephone ringing)

- Hi, Mr. Hatcher.

- Laurel, what
happened back there?

- I'm sorry, my mind just
wandered for a minute.

- Look, you've gotta
call Franklin right now,

and remind him this is
a limited time offer.

The clock is ticking.

- I really don't think
pressuring him will help, sir,

but I will.

- Laurel, I'm counting on you.

(Laurel sighs)

(light piano music)

- Merry Christmas,
enjoy your cocoa.

- Ah, hot cocoa stand.

What a great idea.

Think you ladies could
set me up with a tall one?

I need it.

- Here you go, Mommy.

- Thank you, baby.

- Hope you enjoy it.

- Thank you, girls.

- Hey, stranger, how'd it go?

- Frustrating, but I survived.

More importantly, did Clay?

- He left about an hour ago,

but yes, Clay survived.

Actually, the girls
had a great time.

- Good, good, it's funny,

I never pictured
Clay with kids, but.

- [Sally] Yeah.

- I guess it figured he'd be
good, given that he is one.

(Sally giggles)

(telephone ringing)

My boss is relentless.

- Mommy, Mommy, Mommy,
we sold all our cocoas.

Come make snow angels with us.

(telephone ringing)

- You know what?

- I'll call him back in 10.

We got some snow angels to make.

Let's go, baby.

- You can blame me
if you get fired.

(whimsical music)
(all giggling)

(light piano music)

- These are old
programs and photos

of when Clay and I used
to perform together.

This one right here was
from a show at Shelby Farms.

This one here was one that your
grandma and grandpa came to.

- Grandma looks really pretty.

- Yeah, Grandma lived
her life to music.

She was the reason I fell
in love with singing.

She'd be so happy that we're
back in Memphis for Christmas.

- [Emma] What's that one?

- The Orpheum Theater.

That was my last concert.

- Why?

- Well, Clay told me he'd booked
us a show in a small club.

Come to find out it was a
lot bigger than I expected.

3,000 people in the audience.

- That's a lot.

- Yeah, I got scared.

- You did?

- Lost my voice and Clay had
to finish the show by himself.

- That's how I felt about
the school Christmas pageant.

I didn't want all the
people staring at me.

- Sometimes facing our fears,
best way to conquer them.

That's exactly what I'm
gonna do on Saturday.

- Ho ho ho, whew!

- [Emma] Clay!

- My favorite elf, mm!

What're you doing?

- Momma's showing
me old pictures

of when you guys
performed together.

- Oh, she did?

- Sally kept everything.

There's even a picture in here

of you and I rehearsing
in your dad's workshop.

- Well, speaking of rehearsing,
who's up for some caroling?

- I am!

- Uh, wait, now?

We don't have time, Clay.

We're supposed to
go skating remember?

- Oh, I think we'll
be okay, trust me.

- All right.

I don't know how you
talked me into this.

- [Clay] It's a gift (chuckles).

- Mom.

- What, baby?

- Can I stand here and watch?

- Why, are you a little nervous?

It's okay.

- Hey, Em, you know the number
one rule is I'm performing?

Picture everyone in the
audience wearing elf hats.

(Emma giggles)

♪ The First Noel,
the Angels did say ♪

♪ Was to certain poor shepherds
in fields as they lay ♪

♪ In fields where they
lay keeping their sheep ♪

♪ On a cold winter's
night that was so deep ♪

♪ Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

♪ Born is the King of Israel

♪ Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel

♪ Born is the King of Israel

- That was lovely, thank you.

- Thank you.

- And Merry Christmas.

- Bye, Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

That was great, honey.

- Thanks, Mommy.

On to the next house.

(light violin music)

Come on, Mommy!

- Emma, I'll be
right there, honey.

- I am so glad
you could join us.

- Well, an ice rink is a
unique place to talk business.

- Well, it's the perfect
place to talk business.

It's hardly slippery when
you're already on ice.

- Good point (chuckles).

- So, tell me, you like
your job in Chicago?

- The people are great.

- [William] Uh huh?

- Really friendly.

- Uh huh, but you didn't
answer my question.

- Well, I wish I had more time
to spend with my daughter,

that's for sure.

- Yeah, look, Laurel, your
boss's offer is generous,

but he won't rule out
layoffs and branch closings.

I would happily give
up some of my equity

in exchange for some
ironclad promises.

- Why don't you make
a list for Hatcher

with all your must haves
and a counter offer,

and in the meantime,

I'll look for ways to cut
costs in your operations.

- That sounds perfect.

Now, I'm gonna try to do a
little skating with my family.

(Laurel laughs)

- [Clay] Hey.

- Hey.

- Everything okay?

- (sighs) Just
trying to figure out

how to get Franklin and
Hatcher on the same page.

They're so different.

- Have a good time.

- Yeah, two instruments can
always sound good together

if the music's right.

- I like how you put that.

Do you remember this rink?

- Oh, you mean our first date?

It was just an excuse
to hold your hand.

Too bad it was unnecessary.

You were so graceful.

♪ I said Merry Christmas, baby

- You always were a showoff.

♪ Sure do treat me nice

- Well, I could always count
on you for an honest opinion.

I miss that.

- Really, I thought
that annoyed you?

- Well, you know what's funny?

The uh, qualities you come
to appreciate in people.

Clay, thank you.

- For what?

- For pushing me to
perform this week.

You know, after Mom
passed away, it was tough,

and you know, I
needed stability.

I got it, but I was
missing something else

that I didn't even realize.

Make sense?

- It does make sense.

Something was
missing with me too.

Thank you for this week.

I haven't had any family around
Christmas in a long time.

I miss it.

- Even with that
restless spirit of yours?

- (chuckles) I'm
trying to figure out

how to settle down
without settling.

You know, get the
best of both worlds.

- Hey, we managed to
combine two carols together.

I think anything's
possible (screams)!

(Clay laughs)

Woo, oh my gosh!

- [Clay] You having fun yet?

- Oh, so much fun.

I did not expect to be doing
this on a business trip.

- Right?

I always wondered what it'd be
like if you hadn't have left.

- I wonder that too sometimes.

- Woo hoo, come on,
Clay, let's go skate!

- All right, you wanna
do a quick selfie?

- Okay.

- Here, you ready?

Okay, one, two, got it.

All right, let's go.

- [Emma] Come on, let's go fast.

- Look how happy she is.

- Look how happy you are.

(light piano music)

- Hey, you were
supposed to be sleeping.

- I was thinking how
pretty you sound.

- Thank you, baby.

- Clay said I should make sure

you rehearse for the
Christmas concert.

- Thanks, coach.

- You need help with the words?

- Of course, come here, baby.

All right.

(light piano music)

♪ Silent night, holy night

♪ All is calm, all is bright

♪ Round yon Virgin,
Mother and Child ♪

♪ Holy infant so
tender and mild ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace

♪ Sleep in heavenly peace

- That means you.

- Goodnight, Mommy.

- Goodnight, love, mm.

I love you so much.

- I love you too.

- Sleep tight.

(light piano music)

- Come on, Laurel,

we can use some more
frost on these cookies.

- Suits me, because I could
sure use a Christmas diversion.

(telephone ringing)

Oh, gosh.

Hello!

- [Mr. Hatcher] Hello, Laurel?

- Mr. Hatcher, sorry
about the noise.

- Okay, I've got Franklin's
counter proposal here.

It is ridiculous.

There's not layoffs,
no forced retirement.

There's no reduction
of employee benefits.

- Yeah, but he said he's willing
to give up stock in return.

- If they don't play ball,
the deal's not worth it.

- But I found other
ways to cut costs.

There's uh, unused space
in three of their branches

they could sublet out,

and I could boost revenue

with online banking to
millennial customers.

- Look, these are
all good ideas.

They don't change
the big picture.

- I have two more days.

I can finesse this.

- [Mr. Hatcher]
Well, I hope you do.

- Everything okay?

- (sighs) It's like
juggling glass ornaments.

- Take a break, relax a little.

Maybe you should go for a walk.

There's a nice house
across the street

that has great Christmas lights.

- You mean the cute little house

with the for sale
sign out front?

- For sale sign, does
it really (laughs)?

I have always dreamed

that we could live next
door to each other one day,

and when I saw
the for sale sign,

my heart skipped a beat.

I mean, just imagine.

The girls could play.

We could alternate dinners.

You can babysit.

- You're missing
one thing, my job.

I mean, I worked for years
to get where I am in Chicago,

and I can't just walk away now.

(sighs) I just, I really
hope this deal goes through.

- You're you, you'll find a way.

- Thanks, Sal.

All right, I'm gonna run,

and remember, dinner's
on me tonight.

I'm gonna roast a turkey.

- Oh, why don't you drop
off a care package for Clay.

I just made too many cookies.

- Somebody trying to
play Christmas cupid?

- Well, I am your biggest fan.

I mean, why wouldn't I try

to get the band back
together (chuckles)?

- [Laurel] Maybe living across
the street isn't a good idea.

You are hungry.

- Starving, okay, guess what?

- [Laurel] What?

- We have a show in 48 hours.

(Laurel sighs)

(chuckles) You ready?

- Getting there.

Emma's been helping me practice.

- (laughs) I bet she has.

- How about you, everything
okay on this end?

- The talent's
stranded in Denver, 70%
chance of a blizzard,

and all the Gotham music execs

are gonna be there
to witness it.

So, if I could pull this off,

I write my own ticket,

and if not, back to square one.

- Might not be a bad thing.

- What (chuckles)?

- Clay, I was thinking that
if this deal goes through,

then maybe I could ask my boss

for a transfer here in Memphis.

- Seriously?

- I mean, if it's possible.

You know, coming back here,

it's like coming back home,

and, and I really feel
like this is a place

where Emma would be happy,

and I found a dream house
for my imaginary dream life

right down the street
from Sally, crazy, right?

- No, not at all.

I mean, the past couple days
getting to enjoy Christmas

with you and Emma
back in our hometown.

I mean, it's like
that old saying,

you don't really know
what you've missed.

- Until it's gone.

- Exactly.

- It's not gone yet.

- I've been wanting to get
back on the road so bad,

but I realized what made the
road really great was you.

- There's just so
much to figure out.

- I think sometimes these
obstacles are a blessing.

- How so?

- It inspires us
to dream bigger.

Wanna see the view
from the stage?

- How many people are
gonna be here again?

- You'll do fine.

- [Laurel] I'm back.

- [Emma] Hi, Mommy!

- [Sally] Hi!

- Hi, honey, I got the turkey.

And pine cones elves?

Sally, you never seize to amaze.

- I know a joke.

What do snowmen like
to do on vacation?

- What?

- Chill out.

(all giggling)

- Emma really came out
of her shell this trip.

- [Sally] Oh, and made a
new friend along the way.

(telephone ringing)

- Let's see, sorry.

I gotta take this.

Mr. Hatcher, I found few more
ysstreamline costs.

- Laurel, is there anything
you'd like to share with me?

- About the deal, I'm sorry.

It's just been a little
more tricky than I imagined.

- Well, I think
I might know why.

Helen in finance just
noticed a uh, Laurel Couper,

on the website performing in
the Graceland Christmas Show.

Wouldn't happen to
be you, would it?

- Um, I, it is, but
please let me explain.

I was just doing a
favor for a friend.

- I see, well, we'll discuss
it tomorrow when you're back,

with or without the deal.

- Tomorrow, but we're
staying through Christmas.

- I don't mean to be the
Scrooge to your Christmas plan.

Sometimes the only
hope for a deal

is to walk away from the table.

You get on a plane today,
tomorrow at the latest,

and get back here.

That'll send Franklin a clear
message that we mean business.

- Sir, I understand,
but don't you think.

- Laurel, you've done
great work for us.

Maybe you just got caught
up in things down there,

but I still see a
big future for you,

and I'll see you tomorrow.

(mellow music)

(knocking on door)

- [William] Well, Laurel, hello.

- Hey, wasn't sure
dropping by was okay,

but then I remembered you
said that your home is--

- Company headquarters,
that's right, come on in.

- Thank you.

- Oh my, excuse
the reindeer games.

- [Laurel] (chuckles) I'm
so sorry for intruding.

- No.

- Mr. Hatcher called,

and he wants me back
in Chicago tomorrow.

- Oh.

- Yeah, he feels that our
talks are not advancing,

so it leaves us no other choice.

- [William] Mm hmm.

- But is there
anything we can do

to come to some
sort of agreement?

I know it's not everything
you wanted, but--

- Look, Laurel, I, I, I know

that you have fought
hard to make this work,

but there'd still be layoffs,

and even a few is too many.

Come here, I wanna
show you something.

Now, you see that painting?

That's the cypress tree

my grandpa planted
on our family farm

over 80 years ago.

- Wow.

- [William] That's how
our bank got its name.

- It's beautiful.

- Mm hmm, and every year someone
says we oughta cut it down.

Maybe use it for
a Christmas tree.

I prefer to see that
tree keep growing.

Now, I realize it
may not last forever,

but I know it'll be growing
even after I'm gone.

- So, your decision, it's final?

- Somethings just
don't have a price,

and I'll just make due until
I find another solution.

- Well, I'm disappointed.

- Mm.

- But to tell you the truth,

if I were you, I'd
do the same thing.

- You would?

- Yes, sir.

It was such a
pleasure to meet you.

- You too.

- Thank you so much,
Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

- William, you can't forget
this little item we picked up.

- Oh, that's right,
I almost forgot.

Now, I'm sorry we
can't send you home

with a victory, Laurel,

but Glenda and I did get you
a little Christmas present.

- Oh, you shouldn't have.

- Well, go ahead, open it.

- Thank you.

Oh, barbecue sauce, I love it.

All I need is a little
slaw on the side.

- That's right.

- And I have a little
something for you as well.

- Well, you already
gave us a present.

- Yes.

- It's just a few ideas

to help cut costs
and boost revenue,

so that Cypress Bank
can continue to grown
into the future.

- Thank you, above and beyond.

(light piano music)

- [Clay] Hey, it's Clay,
you know what to do.

- Clay, it's Laurel again.

I know you're busy,

but will you please call
me when you get this?

It's important.

t stay
but will you please call
and have Christmas here?

- No, no, babe, we have
to fly back tomorrow.

We'll have a good Christmas
in Chicago, I promise.

- But Laney won't be there.

- I know, baby,
but we have to go.

It's Mommy's work.

- And what about the
Christmas concert?

- I'm afraid the show's gonna
have to go on, but without us.

(telephone ringing)

(sighs) Clay?

- A-S-A-P as in when?

- Tomorrow, he thinks
leaving the table

is the only way to
make this deal happen.

- So, that, that's it?

- Clay, I'm struggling
to keep my job,

and everything I've worked for,

and performing in this concert

is the last thing I need to do

to convince my boss
that I'm committed.

- It's fine, I
just don't know why

I expected anything different.

- But, what's that mean?

- Does this not seem
familiar to you at all?

This is history
repeating itself.

- This isn't my choice,
please understand.

- I do, I was just hoping it
would be different this time.

A little bit older, maybe
even a little wiser,

but in the end it's
just fool me twice.

- That's not fair.

I, I think we just, we
both took on too much.

- At least stay for the show.

It's Christmas Eve.

We can go out on a great note.

- I'm sorry, I can't.

The last flight we can
get is tomorrow afternoon.

- Not sure what
else to say then.

You would've been great.

We would've been great.

Um, could you just
do me one favor?

Tell Emma I said goodbye
and Merry Christmas.

- [Laurel] Clay.

♪ I'll have a blue
Christmas without you ♪

♪ I'll be so blue just
thinking about you ♪

♪ You'll be doin' all right,
with your Christmas of white ♪

♪ But I'll have a blue,
blue, blue, blue Christmas ♪

♪ You'll be doin' all right,
with your Christmas of white ♪

♪ But I'll have a blue,
blue, blue, blue Christmas ♪

- We're so sorry to see you go.

It's been a pleasure
having you here.

- I wish we could stay.

- Well, the sign of a good trip

is when you hate for
it to come to an end,

but the way I see it,

anyone who loves
Christmas so much

they put a Christmas
tree in their room,

well, that's my kind of guest.

This is for you, Miss Emma.

Go ahead, open it.

- [Emma] A snow
globe of Graceland.

- [Kathy] So you'll
remember us (chuckles).

- Thank you, Miss Kathy.

- You're welcome, and
when you get to Chicago,

don't you forget all your
friends here in Memphis.

- I won't, I promise.

- Okay (chuckles).

I'll have the valet
pull your car up front.

- Thank you.

- [Kathy] This way, please.

- All right, how sweet.

Thank you, honey.

All right, you ready?

- [Emma] I guess so.

- All right, come on.

Oh my gosh, what're
you guys doing here?

- Laney wanted to wish you

one more Merry
Christmas in person

before we went over
to the concert.

- I'm sorry you're going.

- So am I.

- Is Chicago closer
to the North Pole?

- I guess so, Santa finds
us every year, so probably.

- I'm so glad y'all came by.

- We're gonna miss you, roomie.

- I'm gonna miss you too, oh.

Hey, my Christmas promise
is that it won't be years

before we see each other again.

- I'm gonna hold you to that.

- I know you will.

(both laughing)

- [Emma] I'll miss you too.

- All right, let's go, baby.

- [Emma] Let's go.

- It'll be great to
be home in Chicago

for Christmas, won't it?

You'll have your own room again.

We'll even hang
our stockings up.

- Mom.

- What, honey.

- I just wish we could
he Chstmas.

- Me too, angel.

How about a little music?

- Okay.

♪ O come, all ye faithful

- I like this one.

♪ Joyful and triumphant

- This was one of your
grandma's favorites too.

Everyone has a favorite carol.

♪ O come ye to Bethlehem

- What is it, Mommy?

- I just need to
make a quick call.

(upbeat guitar music)

(crowd cheering and applauding)

- Shockley and Fields,
ladies and gentlemen.

Just a couple more
friends of Elvis here

to ring in Christmas Eve

at The Graceland Christmas
Concert Spectacular.

- I gotta say, Clay, this
is going really well.

The execs are gonna
be awfully pleased.

- Thank you, appreciate it.

- I'll catch you after the show.

(light guitar music)

- We'll put some country
into this one for ya.

(light guitar music)

♪ O come, all ye faithful

♪ Joyful and triumphant

♪ O come ye, O come
ye to Bethlehem ♪

- [Man] Say, Clay,
we're almost done.

You ready to wrap it up?

Clay, hey, you with me, buddy?

- Hey yeah, sorry, um,
stand by to wrap things up.

- [Laurel] Clay?

- [Emma] Clay!

- I know the show
is almost over,

but we, we were driving,

and something just
guided us back here.

- You look beautiful.

- Quick change in the
car before a concert.

Reminds me of old times.

Maybe we're going
our separate ways,

but how about one last
song for the road?

- Let's do this.

(crowd cheering and applauding)

Guys, thank you so much.

Um, I wanna leave with
a special thank you

to the people of Graceland

for allowing us
to be here tonight

for such a wonderful event,

but before we close the show,

we have one last addition.

Please give a warm
Christmas welcome

to Memphis's own Laurel Couper.

(crowd cheering and applauding)

- Mom, just remember, picture
them all wearing elf hats.

(both giggles)

- Thank you, baby.

- I believe in you.

- I love you.

- I love you too.

(crowd cheering and applauding)

- The last time I performed
in front of so many people,

it didn't end so well.

All those folks looking
at me and whatnot,

I just kind of froze
like a Christmas snowman.

(crowd laughing)

When I was a little girl,

my parents brought me here
every Christmas to Graceland,

and now I get to be here
with my own daughter tonight.

(Emma giggles)

So, I'd love to share a
song with y'all, Clay.

(light piano music)

♪ Silent night, holy night

♪ All is calm, all is bright

♪ City sidewalks,
busy sidewalks ♪

♪ Dressed in holiday style

♪ In the air there's a
feeling of Christmas ♪

♪ Silent night, holy night

♪ All is calm, all is bright

♪ Round yon Virgin,
Mother and Child ♪

♪ Strings of streetlights,
even stoplights ♪

♪ Blinking bright
red and green ♪

♪ As the shoppers rush
home with their treasures ♪

♪ Hear the snow crunch,
see the kids bunch ♪

♪ This is Santa's big scene

♪ And above all this
bustle you hear ♪

♪ Silver bells, silver bells

♪ Silver bells, silver bells

♪ It's Christmas
time in the city ♪

♪ Ring a ling, ring a ling

♪ Hear them ring

♪ Hear them ring

♪ Soon it will be
Christmas day ♪

(crowd cheering and applauding)

- What do you guys say

we kick this up a
notch, Memphis style?

(upbeat piano music)

♪ We all gather
'round, oh yeah ♪

- Come on, come on.

Come on, y'all, here we go.

♪ Joy, joy, joy, joy

♪ Joy to the world,
the Lord is come ♪

♪ Let earth receive her King

♪ Let every heart
prepare Him room ♪

♪ And Heaven and nature sing

♪ And Heaven and nature sing

♪ And Heaven and nature sing

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

(upbeat piano music)

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh,
oh, oh, oh, oh ♪

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ To the world

♪ To the world

♪ To the world

♪ To the world, oh yeah, yeah

(crowd cheering and applauding)

- That was great, angel,
I'm so proud of you, oh.

- [Emma] Ah, thank you.

- [William] Laurel.

- Mr. And Mrs. Franklin,

thank y'all so much
for being here tonight.

- Now, if there
was ever evidence

that you are still
a local, young lady,

that performance just proved it.

- Well, you can't beat
Christmas at Graceland.

- Now, Laurel, I know
that you're still planning

on going back to Chicago.

- That's the plan, sir.

- I'm looking for somebody
with your kind of smarts

to be on our team.

- [Becca] That was
an incredible show.

- Somebody who fights
for what they believe in,

and who knows that not every
extra penny really is a profit.

You know anyone like that?

- I think I might, sir.

- Well, I'm not sure
I can match the pay

of some hotshot Chicago firm,

but we never work weekends,

and we leave everyday at
five to be with our families.

- Mm hmm, that's right.

- How does that sound?

- Sounds perfect to me, sir.

- Great, then we'll talk about
it the first of the year.

- Merry Christmas, thank you.

- Merry Christmas, Laurel.

Welcome to the
family (chuckles).

- [Becca] You did it,
you pulled it off.

- Thank you, I appreciate that.

- I'd say after
what I saw tonight,

you're a shoe-in for
that job in New York.

Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas.

- [Becca] Thanks
for a great show.

(light piano music)

- You are amazing.

- You too, it was
just like old times.

Hey, you like surprises, right?

- Eh.

- Franklin offered me a job.

- You serious.

- Yeah, and I'm gonna take it.

- (chuckles) You
know, it's funny,

I was thinking about
sticking around too.

- But I thought you said

you were more than ready
to leave this town?

- Well, it took almost leaving

to realize what's
been here all along.

- Oh, hey, the snow
held off till now.

- Oh, that's good
timing (chuckles).

- So, no New York for you?

- New York has it's pluses,
but um, my heart's in Memphis.

Are you, you really moving back?

- Everything I want is
here, especially you.

(light piano music)

- I love you and I always have.

- I love you too, always will.

- You know, I might have
booked us a little gig.

I hope you don't
mind, New Year's Eve.

Does that work for you?

- (chuckles) What?

(Clay laughs)

Just like old times (giggles).

- Yes, it is.

- Hey.

- Where did you come
from (chuckles)?

(light orchestral music)

♪ Please have snow and
mistletoe and presents ♪

(upbeat guitar music)

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ Joy to the world

♪ To the world

♪ To the world

♪ To the world

♪ To the world, oh

(dramatic orchestral music)