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♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! ♪

Right. Then it's...

♪ So bring us some drippy pudding... ♪

No no, what?

We never talked about memorizing all the words!

And if we had the sheet music.

I'm sorry, I...

It's okay, Dan, it was an accident.

Can you forget about the sheet music, please.

It's halfway to Yonkers by now.

Don't worry, I...

I'll just use my phone for the lyrics.

We're dressed for the Dickens.

Where's your integrity?

Hi!

Hi hi hi.

Oh, wow!

I love your costumes.

I'm sorry we're not taking requests just yet.

Oh, but I'm with Urban Genie.

I have a wish request from Dan.

You must have the sore throat?

Lemon, ginger and honey.

You'll be hitting those high C's in no time.

Well he won't be hitting anything without...

Songbooks?

Got you covered there.

And...

Candy canes!

- Oh! - That's not...

That's not part of my order.

Well, no. They're my treat to you!

They're festive, delicious, and they freshen your breath.

So, everyone wins with a candy cane.

Is there anything else I can do for you?

Well how about a song request for our opening carol?

Actually...

♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly! ♪

♪ Fa la la la la la la la la

♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly

♪ Fa la la la la

And how's Vermont?

It's...

Snowy.

You haven't even been outside yet, have you?

The resort has wonderful amenities.

Mom...

Build a snowman. Go for a ski.

Build a snowman?

I just, I hate to think of you

squirreling yourself away like this.

I'm not squirreling away, Mom.

I've got deadlines.

Well you've been working non-stop

for the past few years.

And as much as I love bragging about my son at the Club,

the closest I've come to seeing you lately

is your name on the Times' Best Seller list!

Yeah, well, call it the price of success.

Reconsider coming back to the city for Christmas.

For a visit.

No. I don't think... I, ah...

How am supposed to know you're okay?

I'm fine.

You don't have to worry about me.

I know this is a difficult time of year for you

without Sally Anne but she would want you to be happy.

The accident...

Okay okay. All right. I love you, Mom.

And I love you too, darling.

But I do wish you would let people into your life.

See you Christmas morning.

No, you...

I only have about a minute

before I'm supposed to pick up Peanut for Mitzy.

Eva, we've finally gotten big enough to hire people

to help deliver wishes.

Now we don't have to do it all ourselves.

I know but she was my very first client,

and she's become a friend.

Well, more than a friend actually.

She's like a mentor to me.

Besides, I like seeing the look on someone's face

when their wish is fulfilled.

Yeah, well, one of these days you're going to have to

slow down and fulfill some of your own wishes.

What? We're finally getting some traction.

Now is not the time to slow down.

I mean listening to your own heart wishes.

What happened with the Banker?

Augh!

It's over.

He never called.

Or returned any of my calls, actually.

Man, you're the sweetest person I know.

I don't get it.

He wasn't the one.

And you know, it's for the best.

This holiday is going to keep me busy enough.

Eva...

Eva, Peanut is ready for the holidays!

Oh thank you Harriet.

Hello! Don't you look so festive.

It's okay.

Christmas is our peak season.

Yeah, well, that's the catch.

We have a great business now but can't take time off.

Especially over the holidays.

And whose idea was it to do all of those Christmas promotions?

If I could deliver you a Christmas wish,

it would be romance.

Hey, maybe one of our clients can introduce you to someone.

Sure, Paige.

Except none of our clients have any time for matchmaking.

That's why they hire us!

Merry Christmas!

Eva!

How goes the Christmas rush?

Hi Mitzy!

I have someone who is very excited to see you.

Oh, look at this little boy!

Oh, come here.

And...

I got you an early Christmas present.

Oh! How thoughtful.

You always go above and beyond!

Oh it's easy.

When you love your job.

So tell me,

did Santa have a nice looking young elf helping you?

No, Santa was working alone.

Oh....

Why? Are you interested?

I can go get his number for you.

Oh! No no no!

Listen, I know it's close to the holidays

and you're already very busy, but I was wondering

if you had time for another Genie request?

I could use your help.

For you? Of course.

I was just on the phone with my Lucas.

He's up in the foothills of Vermont until Christmas.

That sounds lovely.

Yes, but he's had a bit of a rough patch the last few years.

I want to do something special for him this Christmas.

Well I would love to help.

What do you have in mind?

A penthouse?

Not just any penthouse, a penthouse on Fifth Avenue!

I'm being paid to stay on the Upper East Side.

Well, Merry Christmas to you!

It might make things a little more hectic around here.

Mitzy wants me to decorate the apartment, house-sit

and cook meals to freeze for when he returns.

Wait, what do you mean, 'he'?

It's her son's home.

-Umm... Lucas Blade. -No!

Yeah, he's out of town until Christmas.

Okay. How are you so calm about this?

Does the last name 'Blade' not ring any bells for you?

Lucas Blade!

Oh cool.

You still don't know, do you?

Not a clue.

The world-famous crime author!

I don't read that stuff.

I prefer to sleep at night.

Yeah, well, you're the only one.

On the planet.

Hey, are you sure you're okay with taking this on?

I mean, we're already running off our feet.

I'll make it work.

At least if I'm staying on Fifth Avenue,

it'll feel like I'm on vacation.

Wait. If you're not staying at your apartment

we should sublet it!

I mean, we have a wait list of requests

looking for furnished rentals.

Yeah, all right, sure, if it helps someone out.

Okay! Go home and pack.

-Are you sure. -Yes, I'm sure.

My penthouse awaits!

Could you step back?

You're fogging up the glass.

Oh!

Jason!

Hey! Lucas my man!

I was starting to think you'd been buried under a snowdrift.

Ha! Nope. Not yet.

Hey New York misses you, baaabe! When are you back?

Well, not until I finish this book.

Well that is what I like to hear!

Now listen, sales and marketing have been hounding me

for anything.

Can you send me some pages?

Any clues about the story?

Yeah, I would love to help you, but, ah,

I don't think tossing crumbs would be the way

to go with this story.

You know, I think this book is really meant to be, um,

enjoyed as a whole.

Your fans are excited about this one, Lucas.

Yeah. I am too.

All right buddy boy binda bing binda bang, boom, back to work.

No rest for the wicked.

And send me those pages A-Sap.

Yup. Soon as it's done.

As soon as it's ready.

Lu-Cas, Lu-Cas, Lu-Cas!

-Welcome! -Thank you!

Good afternoon!

I'll say!

This lobby is bigger than my whole apartment.

May I help you, Miss?

Oh, no need for 'Miss.' I'm Eva.

I'll be staying in Mr Blade's penthouse.

Ah, yes of course! Mitzy told me.

-Welcome to New York! -And you are?

Ah... Charlie.

Charlie McDean.

It's great to meet you, Charlie.

We'll be seeing a lot of each other over the next little bit.

And how long are you in New York for?

Well, I actually moved here last year, well, to Brooklyn.

Brooklyn is New York.

Yeah, but it sure feels a world away from here.

Ooh, you're going to love it on Fifth.

Let me know if there is anything I can do

to improve your stay.

Actually, I have a Christmas tree arriving

first thing in the morning.

Could you give me a call when it gets here?

Absolutely.

Good. This way.

Wow.

No wonder your mother thinks you need my help.

Who's interested in this stuff?

Oh. Maybe I'm interested.

Hello Lucas Blade.

Oww!

I'm calling the police!

I'm calling the police!

You can't call the police on someone

for being in their own home.

Really? A candy cane?

Someone with my skills can turn anything into a weapon.

Wait. You're Lucas Blade.

Yeah. And you're going to jail.

What? Do I look like a thief?

I'm here to house-sit!

Look, if I was a thief why would I threaten to call the police?

Because it's the perfect cover.

Once you realize someone was in here,

it's the best way to appear innocent.

I am innocent!

Look! Mitzy gave me keys. Hmmm!

Look, we can easily solve this. Just call your mother.

She'll explain everything.

Fine! I will!

No no no no! No don't!

Mitzy put you up to this?

Yes. She's hired me to decorate for Christmas.

I'm from an events concierge company.

Okay.

Well then just give me your boss' name and number

and I will call them and say I don't need your services.

I am the boss.

Maybe you should call your mother and explain to her

why you're here in New York City and not in Vermont.

Okay. You know what?

There's obviously been a huge miscommunication.

Just, please, leave. Okay?

Mitzy's paying me to cook and

get this apartment dressed in it's Christmas best.

What are you? Some kind of Christmas Elf?

Christmas Concierge.

Yeah, hired to decorate

and attack unsuspecting individuals?

Well, actually a lot of people

avail themselves of my help this time of year.

You know, between decorating and shopping for presents...

Well, I don't need my place to be decorated.

Look, I don't know why you're not in Vermont,

and that's none of my business.

My business is doing the job your mother's hired me to do.

I can't leave unless she tells me to.

So I will decorate for Christmas, fill your freezer,

and then I'll go.

I'm sure we can reach a compromise

we can both live with.

Now you're blackmailing me?

What are you? Some kind of super fan?

No.

I don't read books with scary covers.

Look, I don't have anywhere to go.

I've already rented out my apartment.

You don't have a boyfriend or some family

or someone else you could bother?

Well my family lives in Wisconsin, and well,

Paige's in-laws are in the city so...

Let me just stop you right there.

I don't need to hear about Paige's in-laws!

Please let me stay.

Look, I will barely be here during the day,

and when I am here,

the worst thing I'll do is offer you dinner.

Okay.

The spare room, up the stairs to the right.

Do what you do.

Just don't bother me.

Whooo... That is a lot of coffee.

Probably shouldn't recycle an invitation

to the Snowflake Ball.

You never know who might find it.

Hi Dad!

Hey Sweetie!

You're decorating your tree.

Did you get it from John Thompson's farm again?

Of course.

And we've got your little sock to put right at the top.

I wish I was there with you guys.

Why are you whispering?

I'm house sitting for work, but there's been a bit of a mix-up

and the owner is here, and he's not pleased about me staying.

You're staying with someone that you've never met before?

I don't like the sound of that, Eva.

Mom, it's okay.

He has zero interest in me being here.

I'm rooming with Scrooge.

But, not mean Scrooge. Just sad, alone Scrooge.

Do you want me to talk to him? I'll talk to him.

No Dad. I can take care of myself.

No, he's fine, I promise.

He's the son of one of my favorite clients.

He just needs a little cheering up.

So, when are you guys coming? Have you book your flights?

Sweetheart, we're sorry.

It breaks our hearts

but we just can't afford the trip this year.

But we've got

your presents all wrapped and we're taking them

to the post office today.

I'll miss you.

But it, it's okay.

You know, I'm going to be busy enough.

We'll come visit in the summer.

A picnic in Central Park.

Yes, and, don't forget.

We are calling you Christmas morning to wake you up.

Right after the reindeer leave.

Uh huh.

Well, I'll take your presents to the post office

first thing in the morning so you get them on time.

We're so proud of you running your own company.

You do such nice things for people.

If anyone can make the season bright and merry, it's you.

Love you.

Love you!

Merry Christmas to me.

♪ Good King Winnifred blasted out ♪

♪ on the feast of Stephen!

♪ When the snow lay round about ♪

♪ Deep and crisp and da da!

♪ Brightly shine the moon that night... ♪

I would appreciate it if...

♪ Low the da da. And we're cruel and da da da da... ♪

Oh!

Good morning!

What are you doing, sneaking around like that?

I'm not sneaking around!

I'm trying to get your attention.

Oh. Noise-canceling headphones.

I didn't want to bother you with my music.

So you decided to bother me with your off-key singing.

You know, I hear Christmas music and I can't help myself.

It's just impossible not to sing along.

Well I can't work if I can't hear my own thoughts.

So please, no more Christmas music.

Understood.

Good.

I'm Eva, by the way.

I know we got off on the wrong foot last night

but we might as well be civil.

Here. I have a peace offering!

Well, you didn't have anything fresh in your fridge.

So I thought some, yumm, festive berries might be nice.

I don't eat breakfast, but thank you.

Well, these aren't to go with breakfast,

they're to go with peppermint scones,

and they're an anytime treat.

Right, well, I am morally opposed

to festively themed foods.

Come on! Look, they're fresh out of the oven.

-They're still warm. -All right. Okay.

If you're going to stay here, that's one thing,

but you can't just be cooking and and and...

Okay. What if I did a big turkey dinner spread,

with mashed potatoes, and stuffing, roasted carrots,

gravy, the works.

You wouldn't have any, not even a little bit?

I don't know how to be more clear about this.

I do not want the fuss of Christmas.

Good morning, Charlie.

Yes! Please! Send it on up!

You're already on a first name basis with my doorman?

Of course!

The tree is here!

The tree?

Well! It's a little bigger than I expected.

But, the more tree, the merrier!

No no no no no. It's too big.

Look, you have this big empty space,

you need a big tree to fill it.

And it's leaving needles everywhere!

Well, I will clean them up.

It's really not that hard.

Hey, psst.

I'm going to pay you double

and I'll double your fee to take this and leave...

Ah! And I promised your mother that I would send her pictures

of the apartment dressed in a classic Christmas style.

If there is no tree, she's going to know something is up.

You know what? Don't mind me, I just live here!

You know, there are far worse things in the world than a tree.

Okay.

Just take a breath.

You know, when I was little,

before I met my forever parents, I used to dream of

a real Christmas tree just like this one.

There's something just magical about it. You know?

So, your mother told me that

this is a difficult time of year for you.

Yeah, you know, I was doing just fine until you showed up here

and changed this whole place into...

A winter wonderland.

Looks great, Ken.

Could I have it a little bit more to the right?

Good morning, Charlie!

How was the tree?

Aw! Perfect!

Well, Lucas hates it,

but he'll change his mind once it's all decorated.

I didn't realize Mr Blade was at home.

Uhhh...

Well, um...

You know he keeps...

I know he keeps a low profile,

but he hasn't been up or down for weeks.

Really?

Well... He was away!

And he popped back for a bit.

And he'll be off again soon.

So, you certainly don't need to tell anyone about it,

particularly Mitzy.

You really haven't seen him come up or down in weeks?

Nope.

The Grand Ballroom is nice, but do you have anything bigger?

I really want to sweep Laura off her feet!

You're late.

Who did you stop and help this time?

She had three children and one of them was having a tantrum.

So, I just held her bag for a few minutes, that's all.

Okay, well I might have taken them to see the Christmas tree.

Stop looking at me like that.

That's okay. I'm glad you're here.

We need your magic touch.

Oh no. Is he still stuck on...

No turtledoves!

It's Christmas. Ergo, turtledoves.

Arthur, to be fair, we already had this conversation.

Four calling birds, three French hens, two turtledoves...

That's my vision! It'll be perfect.

Why propose at the St. James?

Just take your girlfriend to the zoo!

-Oh. -Arthur! Um...

"Twelve Days of Christmas" is a very clever idea,

but it might not get you the happy-ever-after

that you're looking for.

I've already put the down payment on the Pipers Piping!

And my cousin's girlfriend's brother

can lend us the geese-a-laying.

It's obvious that you love Laura very much.

You don't need five golden rings and birds of several

nationalities for your proposal to be memorable.

Laura's been dreaming about getting engaged

since she was a little girl.

I bet she's spent more time dreaming about

the person she wants to spend her life with.

So, let's set the partridge in a pear tree aside

and focus on the day that you knew Laura was the one for you.

It was the day we met in Central Park.

Well why not take her back there?

Propose to her in the Park?

Ohhhh, now that's romantic.

Great! Okay.

remember from that day.

Change of plans.

No one does romance better than Eva.

Double shot.

Breakfast of champions.

Thank you.

Has Arthur sent his proposal speech yet?

No, not yet.

What are you doing?

Uh... just research for a client.

-Eva... -What?

You're stalking that dreamy writer!

No!

I just want to know something about

the stranger that I'm staying with.

What? I thought he was out of town.

Oh, yeah, there was a mix-up and he's home.

And so I'm staying in the guest room.

Is he as smoking hot in real life

as he is on his book covers?

He's handsome...

He's obviously a brilliant writer,

but his social skills could really use an edit.

You've been employed to fix up his apartment,

not fix his personality.

No, I've heard of authors being moody and socially awkward,

but he's just, he just so shut off.

Didn't his wife pass away around Christmas?

She died?

No wonder this is a difficult time of year for him.

I made chicken pot pie.

I thought you might like one before I freeze it.

I haven't had pot pie since I was twelve.

Well, when you try this one, you'll be wondering why.

It's the ultimate comfort food.

And that's tea.

Not Christmas spiced or anything,

just straight, herbal tea.

-Well I drink coffee. -So I've seen.

But tea is calming. So, better for sleep.

Thank you. Sleep's overrated.

You have to eat something.

This might help with those creative juices.

And coffee is not in any of the suggested food groups.

Please let me put this down.

It's getting heavy.

Please.

I was thinking of going for a walk later.

Maybe you'd like to join?

I have work to do.

Okay. Well, maybe tomorrow.

It must be difficult crafting such dark and twisted stories.

No. Actually, human nature is dark and twisted.

You should read a newspaper.

Well, the news only shows the dark side of life.

You know, it doesn't talk about the millions of

unreported acts of kindness that take place on a daily basis.

Like Urban Genie.

We'll do anything to help.

For a price.

I mean, you're not doing it out of the kindness of your heart.

Yes I do.

Always out of the kindness of my heart.

Otherwise what's the point?

You charge for your kindness.

Well, I wish I could afford not to,

but I still have to feed myself and scrape together rent.

Right. So that's ulterior motive.

Life is not a crime novel, Mr Blade!

Well, if you're looking for a happy ending,

it's not going to be here.

Well, but maybe you could find something if you ever actually

left this apartment.

You know, the Christmas lights in the park look amazing

this time of year.

Did my mother put you up to this?

Come in here and cheerfully

annoy me until I stop being grouchy?

Well, grouchy is as grouchy does.

Eva, I'm happy alone. I don't need your help.

Your mother is worried about you,

and after meeting you and understanding you more, so am I.

Right.

Well writing is a solo venture and carries huge expectations.

It demands determination, focus and commitment.

But how can you write about life

if you're not actually living it?

Do you hear yourself?

Have you ever stop to think that you have unrealistic

and perky views on life?

You know, you might be a good writer,

but you are a terrible judge of character.

Okay.

Eva! Can I call you a cab?

No thank you. I'm going for a walk.

I really can't recommend that.

Going out without a hat and a scarf on a night like this.

This is never going to work!

How is it possible to feel so alone

in a city with millions of people?

You're never alone in New York.

Well I will be on Christmas Day.

Why don't you come and spend it with me?

Here.

You're working on Christmas Day?

Yes.

The other doormen all have families.

I take a little time for myself,

and then I come back here.

I would usually have my dog Luna to pass the morning with,

but she passed away this summer.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

You must miss her.

I do.

But I have a little reminder.

It's not so bad working here at Christmas.

I mean, how lucky am I

helping to make people's day a little brighter.

Would you like to have breakfast together on Christmas?

Oh, that would be wonderful!

There must be other people too.

I mean, I could organize something, a brunch,

for anyone who'd rather not be alone on Christmas.

That's a brilliant idea.

You know what? I'll get to work, write some ideas down.

Thank you, Charlie.

You're still up?

I had an idea for work.

So I just wanted to get some notes down.

Did you want to work out here? I can...

Oh, no, no no no. You're fine.

I just came back for some more pot pie.

Well, I'm glad you like it.

I'm glad you're using the fireplace.

In all the time I've been here, I've never used it once.

So. It's good to know it works.

Really?

If I lived here, I'd have it on every night.

There's something about a fireplace

that makes a house feel like a home.

Listen, um...

I know I've been short with you for the past couple of days

and you don't deserve any of it.

I'm sure me being here isn't what you expected either.

So... I'm sorry.

I get it.

This is your home.

And you weren't expecting a visitor

barging into your personal space.

And spreading her Christmas cheer all about the place.

Are you always this understanding?

Would you rather I be upset?

Do you get upset about anything?

Yes! Plenty of things upset me.

Animal cruelty.

And cabdrivers who lean on their horns.

And people who cough without covering their mouths.

Do you want me to go on?

No. No.

It's good to see that you're human.

Well, it's good to know you can still laugh.

Okay.

You know, I'm not some kind of a Scrooge.

Look, I'm not going to apologize for who I am

and I don't expect you to either.

I love my job,

and well, I have to assume that you love writing,

despite how torturous your process is.

The thing is...

I don't know how to conjure up the magic

that shot me up the bestseller lists.

I wrote my manuscript before Sally Anne died, and now...

Now I have an agent who wants pages.

I have a publisher that wants a bestseller.

I have readers that want twists they've never expected.

And my mind is just...

Blank.

Why do you write?

Because I have contracts, and deadlines, and readers...

No no no. Before that.

What made you start writing in the first place?

I remember, reading bedtime stories with my mom

when I was a kid.

I used to get so excited

about coming up with new twists and turns to surprise her.

You know.

I love that.

Well, maybe pretend that you're writing for your mother.

For Mitzy.

And try focusing on a few words instead of

thinking of the whole book.

Like, ah, making grilled cheese instead of a gourmet meal.

Grilled cheese?

You're a really positive person, you know that?

Well, I prefer to be the sunshine, not the rain.

And you're definitely not a thief.

Although...

A perfect criminal is always someone you least suspect.

Anyway, I should probably...

Yeah.

Good night.

Good night.

Eva?

It's to bring people together.

Anyone who wants to come.

Eva, Christmas is only a week away.

There are a lot of things that need to fall into place

to make this work.

Well then I'll make it more simple.

Um, coffee, pastries, and bacon,

because you need to have bacon at Christmas.

Come on, it's not about the food, it's about the people.

And where are you getting the money for this?

I'll use the cash I'm getting for renting my apartment.

The keys to the cafe are yours if you want them.

What can we do to help?

Yes!

So, you can put an angel on top, a star,

or even a lucky hat.

Whatever makes you smile.

Create your own traditions

and it will keep you feeling close to home.

Even when you can't be.

The first Christmas that I spent with my forever parents,

they let me choose the tree topper.

And I chose...

My sock!

Now, growing up in foster care I didn't have a Christmas

stocking so I didn't really understand the tradition.

So when they asked me what should go up at the top of the

tree, I decided it should this!

And they agreed,

and we've put a sock up on top of the tree every year since.

So, this one is for you, mom and dad.

So, that's all for now, Genies.

If you enjoyed the video,

please like and subscribe to Urban Genie.

And I'll be back soon with more Christmas Magic

and also information about our Christmas Brunch.

A Christmas sock?

I can take that down.

That was just for my blog.

No. No no no.

Leave it. I appreciate the originality.

Your adoptive parents sound nice.

They are.

I had great foster parents growing up but just,

nowhere really felt like home.

I just didn't belong.

And Ron and Dara gave me that.

So, they are my true parents.

You gave them something special, too.

Thank you?

I actually owe you a thank you.

I took your advice about starting small

and I wrote ten thousand words.

-Since last night? -Uh huh.

That's amazing. Congratulations.

Thank you.

And I was just thinking I wanted to take a break

and make some grilled cheese.

You want to join?

Ah, yes! Yes.

If I ever say no to food, please, call the paramedics.

There's something wrong with me.

Right!

Do not touch the cheese!

If you keep eating it,

I will not have enough for the sandwiches.

I was just making sure that it hasn't gone off.

Yeah.

You know, I knew you could cook.

Well, the spices in your cupboard were your give away.

Yeah, I used to cook a lot. I just...

Lost interest, you know.

So I noticed you had an invitation

to the Snowflake Ball.

I mean, that's exciting!

Yeah, I won't be going.

But the proceeds all go to the Children's Charity.

I mean, it's a wonderful organization.

You know, now that you're on a roll with the writing,

it might be fun to have a night out.

Emmm, I'd rather stay in.

I'm not saying paint the town red.

Small steps.

'Grill cheese' your life.

You know, contrary to what you might think, I'm not going to be

spending the rest of my life in this apartment.

I just, I just can't keep pretending

like everything is okay. Like I'm okay.

Well, you shouldn't have to pretend.

That's why I stay away.

Even from Mitzy?

You know, you're very lucky to have your mother so close.

I'd give anything for my parents to be here at Christmas.

Well, why aren't they?

Well, my concierge business is growing

and I need to work through the holidays.

And they can't afford to come to New York this year.

So they'll come in the summer, instead.

It will be much better.

We can go to Central Park and picnic

and go to Coney Island...

Summer's still a long way off.

Am I that much of an open book?

More like an audio book.

Hi. I'm calling to RSVP on behalf of Lucas Blade.

Yes, plus one.

♪ I see you around everywhere I go ♪

♪ At every Christmas party house ♪

♪ With all the people we both know ♪

♪ When I'm walking about at the shopping malls ♪

♪ It seems I see you more ♪

♪ Than all the elves and Santa Claus ♪

♪ At Christmas time ♪

♪ What if we decide to meet ♪

♪ Let's pick an hour, let's pick a street ♪

♪ Instead of letting Rudolph drive ♪

♪ Let's take the reins this silent night ♪

♪ If all the bells are jingling ♪

♪ We'd better both start listening ♪

♪ You and I were meant to be ♪

♪ It's more than just Christmas serendipity ♪

♪ At Christmas time ♪

♪ It's Christmas time ♪

♪ What if we decide to meet ♪

♪ Let's pick an hour, let's pick a street ♪

♪ Instead of letting Rudolph drive ♪

♪ Let's take the reins this silent night ♪

♪ If all the bells are jingling ♪

♪ We'd better both start listening ♪

♪ You and I were meant to be ♪

♪ It's more than just Christmas serendipity ♪

I didn't expect you out here.

Well, I thought I'd try something different.

Besides, the lighting in here is somewhat inspiring.

Why thank you.

I take it the writing's going well then?

Very well.

I thought of the perfect ending today.

I'd love to hear more,

but I'm just here to drop off groceries.

Well, cheese, mostly.

Oh, I saw Mitzy today.

You know, she asked a lot of questions,

but I don't think she suspects anything is up.

Thank you.

How is she?

Well, she's fine.

I think she's a little lonely.

She's not lonely.

She's got a busier social life

than most of the mavens in this town.

Well, she certainly has more of a social life than you do.

Ha! Very funny.

What I mean is, sure, she does stuff, but you know,

that's different from companionship,

someone to talk to at the end of the day.

You know?

Yeah. I do.

Okay, well, I'm off soon.

Is there anything you want me to pick up?

Actually, yes.

I was wondering if you could help me

with my mother's Christmas gift.

I want to get her something really special.

I mean, she did go above and beyond for mine.

Well...

Come with me.

I can take you to some great stores.

And you can choose something for yourself.

Oh, I don't know.

There's going to be too many people.

And I hate being recognized.

Small steps.

Step one - coffee.

No one is going to recognize you.

And wearing your hat like that

is going to draw even more attention.

You look ridiculous.

Hi. Can I get two mochas, please,

with extra whipped cream on mine.

I'm good.

-Of course. -Thank you.

I'm sorry to do this. But, I'm a huge fan.

I've watched all the videos on your blog.

Oh, that's so lovely. I'm so glad that you like them.

Can I make a request for a gingerbread house demo?

Absolutely!

I'll have it up by the end of the week.

Amazing. Thank you so much.

Maybe you want the hat.

Ah! Look at that.

It's gorgeous!

Yeah. You would look...

I mean, if you like it, you should get it.

Ah.

Maybe next year.

It's okay.

I have something else I can wear to the Snowflake Ball.

You're going to the Snowflake Ball?

I am.

I told the organizer that you were going too.

And why would you do that?

Well, how can you stay inspired

within the walls of your penthouse?

That's a big step from grilled cheese.

Come on! You're doing so well! I mean...

Aren't we having fun?

Lucas, there is more to life than work.

It's one night!

It will be fun.

I'll be right beside you.

Your, ah, your wingman to save you from awkward encounters and

keep the conversations light, and festive and impersonal.

You know, I'm very good at small talk.

Oh, I don't doubt that you are.

Plus, I've never been to a glamorous ball.

Pleeease!

-Fine. -Oh yes!

Any woman would love a gift from Bella Mia Diamonds.

Back for one of those engagement rings?

Ahh... No. No.

No, we are looking for a brooch.

What was that about?

It's not a crime to admire a ring through a window!

That's what they're there for!

Uh huh.

So, I'm thinking she would like something classic.

Eva?

Arthur! Is today ring day?

Oh! It's beautiful. Perfect choice.

Now I just need a hiding spot where Laura won't find it.

Don't put it in the recycling.

Nothing's safe in there.

Arthur, this is my friend, Lucas.

So very nice to meet you, Lucas.

My girlfriend and I are such big fans!

Ah, thank you.

We're actually just shopping for a gift for Lucas' mother, so...

Oh, then I won't keep you.

I can't wait for the next book.

Shouldn't be too long now.

And I'll have the final mood boards and the schedule

for the big day to you first thing in the morning.

Sounds good. Nice meeting you.

That wasn't so bad, was it?

I'm telling you, I'm a pretty stellar wingman.

Indeed you are.

Which one you want to look at?

-That one? -Yeah.

So why get engaged in the park?

Well, Arthur and Laura met in Central Park.

She was building a snowman, and he...

Thank you.

Offered his scarf to complete the look.

And the rest is history.

And so he's hiring you to come up with his proposal?

Arthur just needs some help focusing all of his love

into one sweet, non-wild bird gesture.

It's a long story.

I have some ideas,

it's just nothing that I'm completely in love with.

Well, how about they go to the park to build a snowman.

And then he hands her different things, like clothing,

vegetables, branches.

And then in the end, hands her is the ring.

Okay. That's perfect!

Well, who knew there was a romantic

buried in there, deep down somewhere?

No, I'm just a humble writer with a knack for predicting

human nature and plotting inevitabilities.

See, you plan for when they can't live without each other.

I write for when they can't live with each other anymore.

Oh, please!

You know, I never understood why people

spend so much energy on the proposal.

When the most important thing

is every step of the relationship.

Well, it's a grand gesture.

Oh okay.

How has your optimism about love

remained unscathed for so long?

Well, no. I am not unscathed.

No, I've dated some serious losers.

Okay. So...

That hasn't changed your view on happily-ever-afters?

No.

I can still believe in true love

without believing all relationships are perfect.

The same way I still believe in Santa.

Okay, well, Santa aside...

Have you ever been in love?

No.

But it's on my bucket list.

Ah!

Well, the type of love you're looking for, doesn't exist.

And I will prove you wrong.

Oh, well I hope that you do.

Arthur loves your proposal!

You're good to go for Friday.

Oh great!

Actually it was Lucas' idea.

You talked to Lucas about Arthur's proposal?

Well, we bumped into Arthur when we were Christmas shopping.

You two went Christmas shopping together?

I thought he was a bit of a scrooge.

You know, he's starting to come around.

We went to Bella Mia Diamonds.

You went Christmas shopping

with Lucas Blade at Bella Mia Diamonds?

It was nothing.

We both had things we had to buy, so why not go together?

What is going on?

You like him!

It doesn't matter if I like him.

He's completely uninterested in romance and,

I get it, he's been through a lot.

So we are just friends.

Mmm hmm. Just friends.

Come in.

Merry Christmas.

But it's not Christmas.

You're supposed to say that

when you give someone a Christmas gift.

Well, you shouldn't have.

I don't think there's anything I need.

Well, that's a matter of opinion.

Oh! You got me a Jane Austen?

You need to discover another side of reading.

Not all relationships end in death and misery

like in your books.

The story is emotionally complex and, most importantly,

it has a happy ending.

And it's all fiction.

Jane Austen herself never actually married.

The mere fact that Jane Austen never found a Mr Darcy

does not mean she never found love.

Not everything has to be doom and gloom.

So let me get this straight.

You want me to write happy thrillers?

It could be a whole new genre.

Your next big hit!

Okay so the icing is a little thinner

than I would have hoped for, but I think we'll be okay.

So, uh...

This is a disaster.

Help!

Help!

Help!

Yes. Could you just...

Can you just put some icing on the corner there?

-There? -Yeah.

Okay.

A bit more. Perfect. Perfect.

And, we're going to put it around here now.

There?

And grab a jujube.

And eat it.

So, remember, not everything goes according to plan,

but it's still edible.

So, moment of truth!

Ta-da!

-I see what you did there. -Uh hmm.

Where you expecting something?

Yup.

It's addressed to you.

What is it?

I don't know. You have to open it.

You did this?

You said you liked the dress. So...

I do.

I love the dress!

-Lucas... -Come on.

You got me a Christmas gift, this is mine to you.

You know, ah, for a cynic, you can be pretty thoughtful.

I just thought, since we're going to the Snowflake Ball,

we may as well look good.

I got my tuxedo cleaned.

Wait, are you, are you telling me you're actually

looking forward to going out for the evening?

No. No. But I know you are.

Your ride is waiting for you.

Thank you.

Now all I need is my date.

I wonder what could possibly be taking her so long?

Patience, Mr Blade.

She is well worth the wait.

You look incredible.

Well look at you!

You clean up well.

Hey, let yourself go a little.

You might be surprised how fun it is to talk to other humans.

Look, I know that you're scared...

I'm not scared. I'm just taking it all in.

Well, I'm right here beside you.

Your wingman.

All of the ladies are looking at you.

It's the tuxedo.

Lucas!

We're so thrilled you could join us this evening.

Thank you so much for your generous donation.

My pleasure.

We'll have you set up over there

for the book signing after the performance.

Great. Thanks.

You're signing books?

It's for the Children's Charity.

Someone told me it was for a wonderful cause.

Shall we?

You better be careful.

You're enjoying Christmas music.

Well well well.

I couldn't possibly let another minute go by without

introducing myself to the most beautiful woman here.

Well thank you.

What's your name?

-I am Jason. -Jason.

Keep that card. You're going to be glad you have it.

-And you are? -Eva.

Eva. Pleasure to meet you.

A beautiful name for a beautiful woman.

Well, thank you very much.

So what brings you here tonight?

Well, he's the good looking one and I'm the brains

and I'm the money, so...

Hey hey hey! No way, Lucas!

I didn't think you'd be back from Vermont.

He just come home for the evening.

I assume the book is coming along then?

All thanks to Eva.

Oh!

Are you two...?

No.

Great to see you signing books, man.

That's great press.

I didn't do it for the press.

He didn't do it for the press!

I can't wait to read it, man.

I'm gonna get a drink.

Eva, I'll see you later.

See you... later.

Lu-Cas! Lu-Cas! Lu-Cas!

Yuck!

He seems like a nice guy.

Oh he's a fine agent, but he's not ah, nice.

He's not your knight in shining armor.

Why do you care so much?

I just don't want you being taken advantage of.

Well, I can take care of myself.

Thank you very much.

You're home early.

Yeah.

Well, you were right.

Jason is not a gentleman.

He's certainly not the man for me.

And those canapes do not add up to a single full meal

no matter how many you eat.

I'm sorry to hear that.

You know what? Maybe you're right about love too.

You know maybe I do have an unrealistic view of the world.

-Eva, maybe I was wrong... -You know what, Lucas.

You might be okay on your own,

but I want to share my life with someone.

I want to find love.

The kind of love that my parents have.

Why doesn't it want to find me?

You know what? Excuse me!

I have a Christmas wedding proposal

to prepare for tomorrow.

I can't believe it's actually time.

This is your moment, Arthur.

You can do this.

And if you get nervous, just...

Look to Laura.

And you'll know what to say.

Do you have the ring?

Okay!

Well go on! Get engaged!

-It's looking good. -It is looking good.

One more thing...

Oh, wait!

This isn't for the snowman.

Yes!

Even I have to admit that was pretty sweet.

They look really happy together.

I think you forgot this.

Thank you!

Well, I'm about ready to curl up in front of the fire

and not move until New Years.

Actually, I have a different idea.

How about you and I walk this way for a bit?

What about your draft?

I finished it.

And I need some space from it so I can tackle it again.

-You finished it? -Yeah. Oddly enough.

Wow.

This time you must have been well fed.

Well, this time I was inspired.

Listen, I was bothered by what you said last night.

I think of all people

you really deserve love in your life.

I would hate it if anything I said changed your views.

It was probably the champagne.

But I wonder who I do it all for sometimes, you know?

Well, I know it's your job to bring joy during Christmas,

but I think you deserve to be happy too.

You did this?

Yeah. I got you a driver.

He'll drive you around to sightsee...

Oh, thank you! Thank you.

Thank you. If it wasn't for you,

I'd probably still be stuck in my penthouse.

Staring at a blank screen.

Go.

Go ahead. Be happy.

'Tis the season.

Hey!

I can't thank you enough.

We had the most wonderful day.

We went skating at the Rockefeller Center.

And had lunch at the Plaza, top of the Empire State Building.

They're resting at the hotel now.

But, thank you.

I'm glad to hear that.

I was thinking of making some hot chocolate

and sitting by the fire.

Oh, I can't tonight.

It's Christmas Eve.

Yeah, I have, I have a lot of work to do.

What? Someone has to read those pages?

Tomorrow? On Christmas Day?

I don't think so. Come and take a break with me.

I don't think that's a good idea.

Why did you fly my parents here?

Because, as I said, I think you deserve to be happy.

So why are you avoiding me?

Eva, we spent the last several days together,

doing everything, side by side.

I'm plenty distracted.

I just need to focus on the second draft of my manuscript.

So I'm just a distraction to you?

No, that's not what I said.

Eva! Eva!

Okay. Where are you going?

You know what? I've decorated for the holidays.

Check.

There's food in your freezer.

Check.

And your writer's block is gone.

So my work here is done!

Pretend like I don't know how to read people.

Why are you so upset?

This is your favorite time of year!

Because...

I like you, Lucas.

I like you a lot.

I might even be falling in love with you.

I don't know what to do with that.

My life's been more surprise twist endings

than happy fairy tale ones...

I don't know how to give you what you need.

All I want is to love someone.

And for them to love me back.

To me, that's the fairy tale.

I'm sure that I'm falling in love with you and...

I know that this has been fast and maybe it's crazy

to say these words after such a short time, but,

you make me happy.

I've never once had to put on an act

or hide how I felt with you.

This feels honest. And real.

You say I make you happy, but how?

By being you.

So just...

Admit that you have feelings for me too and

we can spend the rest of our lives making each other happy.

I'll leave you alone then.

I'll be at the Plaza with my parents...

In case you change your mind.

♪ Put on a fire And our favorite song ♪

♪ Cause all I can think of is you ♪

♪ Left some presents Underneath the tree ♪

♪ And there's one waiting there for you ♪

♪ I wanna pretend That I'm doing fine ♪

♪ But I can't be happy no matter how hard I try ♪

Can you just put some icing on the corner there?

Just do... Yeah.

-There? -Yeah.

Okay.

Uh huh. Yeah. Bit more. Perfect. Perfect.

And we're going to put it right here now.

- Right there? - Uh huh. Perfect.

And grab a jujube.

And eat it.

Remember, not everything goes according to plan...

♪ It don't feel like Christmas Without your love ♪

♪ Without your love ♪

♪ Don't feel like Christmas ♪

♪ Without your love ♪

I always thought falling in love was supposed to be easier.

Nothing in life is easy.

And love is not an exception.

I love him.

And I'm sure that he loves me.

This should be so simple.

I'm going to kill him!

With love, of course.

Dad!

You can't force someone to love me.

Anybody who doesn't love you is a nitwit.

We love you, sweetheart.

I know that.

Peanut!

Lucas!

Oh darling, what a wonderful surprise!

How was Vermont?

We both know I wasn't in Vermont.

Oh?

You look pale, honey.

Have you been working through the night again?

Okay, Mom. I'm not stupid.

Stubborn and occasionally wrong, but never stupid.

So why'd you do it?

Well, if you have to ask the question, then evidently,

you didn't spend much time talking to Eva.

So she's gone...

And presumably that's what you wanted?

So what's the problem?

I'm, ah, madly in love with her.

I mean, how can I be in love with someone who has her

portrait taken with Santa Claus and a dog?

Eva loves life, darling, and she's not afraid to live it.

Yeah, but it can't be that simple.

Your father and I married quickly.

Yeah, but that was different times.

And we were together for several decades.

He proposed to me after two weeks.

When you find a love like this you can't let it go.

Love is a gift, Lucas, it's not a curse.

Listen, I was just about to step out.

I've got a Christmas Brunch I have to go to.

Eva's brunch?

Yes.

Would you like to come with me?

I don't know.

I just feel like I messed everything up.

I don't know if I can fix it.

Darling...

There's an app for that! Yes.

Charlie meet Simon.

Simon meet your new forever home.

Ho ho ho! Simon!

Hello!

Congratulations Charlie.

Hello! What a good dog.

This is wonderful!

How are you holding up?

You know nothing can break my Christmas spirit.

Not with all these cute pups about.

-But... -But what!

Look at what you did!

Look at this place!

You brought everybody together.

They're having a wonderful Christmas.

And I'm trying to as well.

I'm so happy that my parents are here.

And you.

You're like family to me.

But?

But there's someone missing.

Who falls in love after just a few weeks?

I mean, that's crazy, right?

Is it?

There's no timeline to fall in love, Eva.

The client needs help picking a present

for the love of their life.

-A-Sap. -What?

Why would they leave it until now?

It's already way beyond last minute to buy a Christmas gift.

They're willing to pay triple the holiday rates.

They requested you.

Fine.

There better be bacon for me when I get back.

I'll take care of everything until you get back.

And then, we're going to really going to celebrate.

Okay.

You're leaving? Is everything okay?

I just have to zip out and fulfill a wish.

I'll be back in no time.

I'll fetch a car.

Charlie, you're not working today.

You don't have to do that.

For my favorite Christmas Genie?

I insist.

Don't worry. He'll be back.

No. No no no no no.

Your ride.

And I was asked to give you this.

You gave me a book,

and now I'm returning the favor.

Thank you Charlie.

Go!

Uh. Let me just double-check the address

because Bella Mia Diamonds isn't open on Christmas Day.

Go on. They're expecting you.

Lucas.

Did you get my manuscript?

I did.

I wrote it for you.

You said you wanted me to write something

where everyone lives happily ever after.

I thought I was here for a Genie Request.

That was me.

One last Christmas wish.

Listen, Eva. I...

I was living in the dark for three years,

and then you burst into my life with your full wattage smile,

your sunbeam personality and impeccable decorating skills.

You brought light into every dark corner of my life.

I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

I love you, Eva.

My heart is yours.

Forever.

If you'll have it.

Of course I will!

I love you, Lucas. I love you.

Should we go back to the brunch? Everyone's back there.

We'll go back there in just a bit.

Your ring awaits!

Is she kidding?

You opened Bella Mia Diamonds for me on Christmas Day?

Yeah.

I hope you can go in there and pick one you'd like to wear

for the rest of your life.

Merry Christmas, Eva.

Merry Christmas, Lucas.

♪ It's busy on these winter streets ♪

♪ People rushing everywhere ♪

♪ The steps of many busy feet ♪

♪ But there's quiet in the air ♪

♪ And though it never seems to snow ♪

♪ There's a choir and a band ♪

♪ With every note I think I hear your voice ♪

♪ Singing “Winter Wonderland ” ♪

♪ And even though your miles and miles and miles away ♪

♪ I'm waiting for a sign ♪

♪ I know I'll get to see your smile on Christmas Day ♪

♪ If only in my mind ♪

♪ If only in my mind ♪