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[Christmas music]

♪ Happy to be around

♪ Happy to say I'm here

♪ It's Christmas,
it's Christmas ♪

♪ It's Christmas,
it's Christmas ♪

♪ Happy to fly the skies,
happy to see the world ♪

♪ It's Christmas,
it's Christmas ♪

♪ It's Christmas,
it's Christmas ♪

I smell peppermint and caffeine.

Your favorite.

You know, we have
people for this, right?

I like doing the coffee run.

The hustle, the bustle,

every assistant in the city
late for the first day.

It's like a trip down
memory lane.

You are the Art Director
of the largest magazine

in the country, be a little
less down to earth, please.

You're making me look bad.

So, how are you feeling
about our presentation?

I always get nervous
before I present our work,

you know that.

Okay, wish me luck.

Luck.

Our design team really
wanted to encourage our readers

to begin their new
year with a bold spirit

and a brave attitude.

Hmm.

This is fresh.

Oh, you're happy?

I am thrilled.

I think this may be
our best issue to date.

This new year, new me is really
going to inspire our readers.

Yeah, that was our goal,
to inspire readers

to live out their
full potential.

Well, I was kind of hoping
it might inspire them

to open up their wallets
and buy our magazine.

Right, yes, that too.

Okay, so now that's settled,
I expect a copy

of the February look book
on my desk tonight.

I'll need it before you take off

on your little
Christmas vacation.

Of course.

Oh, and Ember...

Enjoy yourself, you earned it.

Thanks, Carol.

Carol, Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas
to you too, Ember.

♪

Beauty, purpose.

[knocking]

What are you still doing here?

I thought you were taking off.

I was just working on
the February look book.

Carol's request.

Look book? More like story book.

I have never seen so many
different types of pencils.

Oh, there's my rosy pink.

You are the only
graphic designer I know

who still uses paper and pencil.

Your drawings are incredible!

Thanks.

Doing these look books is my
only opportunity to experiment.

Otherwise it's just the
same thing, month after month.

Wash, rinse, repeat.

Oh, here we go.

It's true, we find a trend,
we jump on it,

create a cover.

One that's shiny and bright,
one that sells.

And selling magazines
is what we do.

I know,

I just wish for once that our
designs could be motivated

by something more
than a bottom line.

Well, look at the bright side.

For the next ten days, you
will be free of this place

and you get to just draw
to your heart's content.

I'm not so sure...

I have a feeling there's
going to be a lot to do.

Either way, I just wanted
to come wish you luck.

I know you've had
a lot on your plate

since your grandma passed away.

Thanks.

You know, coming to New York
was a great opportunity,

but I kind of wish I
would have had the chance

to go home more.

Farm's not going to be
the same without her.

Well, maybe it'll make
it easier to let it go.

I hope so, because selling it
has been the hardest decision

of my life.

Will your parents
be there to help you?

I wish.

Now that they're retired,
they're off somewhere

in the Italian Riviera.

Oh, well, in that case,
if you need anything,

just call me, I will
be on the next flight.

Colorado, here I come.

Thanks Laura, you're the best.

Don't stay too late.

["Silent Night" plays]

My darling Ember, may
the spirit of Christmas

encourage you to
color outside the lines

and embrace the unexpected
with an open heart.

Love, Grandma.

Grandma, you were always full
of surprises, weren't you?

♪

Umm, hi.

Excuse me?

Hello, excuse me sir.

What?

Whoa, you out of your mind?

Could've knock me
off the ladder.

Well, you almost knocked me
out with all that snow.

So maybe you should
be more careful.

Well, my apologies.

No one lives here,
place isn't open till 10,

so I assumed it
was in the clear.

Well, you assumed wrong.

Well look, I'm sorry.

Come back in 30 minutes,

I'll help you pick out
the perfect tree.

That's funny, I'm not
here to buy a tree.

Well, you're barking
up the wrong ladder.

Kidding, I'm kidding.

I'm Brandon, you must be Ember.

Grace's granddaughter.

How did you know that?

Well, I'm the caretaker here.

Finished setting
this place up for you.

Grace talked about
you all the time.

You two seem really close.

We were very close,
which is why I'm surprised

I've never even heard of you.

I just moved here
earlier this year.

Okay, I'm going
to go back inside

and you are free to go home.

Actually, I don't go
anywhere until 5:00 p.m.

It's when we close
up for the day.

Listen, Brandon,
I'm sure my grandmother

would have really appreciated
you staying to help out,

but I've got it from here.

So, what exactly is your plan?

If you don't mind me asking.

Oh, I see you just
let yourself in.

Yeah, I think you're really
underestimating how much work

it takes to run this place
on your own.

Run this place?

I'm only here until Christmas,

I barely have enough time
to get it ready to sell.

I'm not running anything.

So, you're selling?

Yes, if you must know,
I am selling the farm.

Well, working here
is my livelihood.

So you can't just show up
and fire me out of the blue

'cause I got some
snow on your jacket.

You are not even
supposed to be here.

None of this was in the
inheritance letter grandma left.

All I know is that
Grace paid my salary

until the end of the
year before she passed.

She told me to make sure
this place was taken care of

and that's what
I intend on doing.

She did?

Yeah, I think she was
hoping we could work together.

Oh, of course.
"Embrace the unexpected."

What's that from?

Never mind.

Well, if you'll excuse me,
I've got a tree farm to open.

You owe it to the town
to stay open, Ember,

at least until Christmas Eve.

♪

-Hi.
-Hey.

Ha, ha, knock, knock.

There she is, welcome home.

Finally, a familiar face.

Carol really keeps
a tight leash on you.

I'm surprised you got
the time off work.

It's only 10 days, but
it's sure nice to be home.

-I see you met Brandon.
-Oh yes, I sure did.

Not exactly a strong start?

Well, I didn't even think
there'd be anybody here

and I had no idea grandma
hired a caretaker.

Well, you know your grandma,
she was always so independent.

I'm sure she knew
it would worry you

knowing that she needed
extra help around the farm.

You two will warm up
to each other,

he's a really nice guy.

And your grandma adored him.

Well, I guess it was nice
of him to stick around.

Yeah, I'm sure you just
got off on the wrong foot.

-Maybe you're right.
-I'm always right.

Remember? I'm the brains,
you're the talent.

Speaking of talent, can we
count you in for tomorrow?

We're meeting to decorate
the tree in the afternoon.

What tree?

The tree, in the town square.

For the annual
tree lighting ceremony.

Grace made sure that
the farm would donate

its prize winning
tree again this year

to keep the tradition alive.

Everyone in the town
is so excited

to see you do the countdown.

Wait, they want me
to do the countdown?

Yeah, the mayor's expecting it.

Oh, and that reminds me,
people keep coming into the shop

asking me if you're going to
host the annual Christmas Eve

farm festival this year.

What should I tell them?

Oh no, no, no,
no, no, no, no, no,

no, no, no, no, no, no.

What? What do you mean no?

No.

It took my grandmother
weeks to plan that festival.

Besides, I'm meeting with
a real estate agent tomorrow

and I'm sure he's going to
give me a huge list of things

that I have to do.

Okay, what's
really going on here?

You used to love the true
lighting and the festival.

The Ember I know would
have been excited.

I guess I just didn't know
that I was going to have

to face the town this quickly.

And to be honest with you,
I haven't even come to terms

with selling this place,
myself yet.

Well, you're gonna have
to face the town eventually.

What better time?

You and I both know
that your grandma

would have wanted you
to follow your heart.

If that means selling the farm,
then that's okay.

She always wanted you
to follow your dreams.

She never wanted
to hold you back.

You do always know
the right thing to say.

Now give the town some credit,
they'll understand.

Okay.

Brandon, wait, I think we
got off on the wrong foot.

You don't say.

I'm serious.

Grandma clearly liked you
enough to keep you around

even after she was gone.

And?

And I appreciate you staying
to help out around here.

There, I said it.

While you're at it, do you
also want to maybe apologize

for almost making me
fall off the ladder?

Okay, shoveling and wearing
headphones was clearly unsafe.

So is throwing snowballs
at someone on a ladder.

Wow, the tree barn
sure got an upgrade.

Grandma was always
fixing that thing up,

but I've never seen
it look so good.

Yeah, I'll have
to finish it up.

Refinished the siding,
put a new roof, new door,

made a new sign.

You did all that?

Sure did.

Architect by trade,

but woodworking has always
been passion of mine.

What is an architect
doing in Willow Hill?

It's a long story.

Sorry, I didn't mean to pry.

No, it's okay.
So you're an artist?

Kind of, I'm a
graphic designer.

Grace told me that
you were an illustrator.

Do you still draw?

When I have the time,

but right now
it's more of a hobby.

I love to draw.

[customers arriving]

That's the first
customers of the day.

It's going to be a
steady stream from here,

so I should get back to work.

Yeah same, lots to do.

Hey. So, a Christmas tree?

I'm thinking maybe you
might want one twice as big...

♪

[gentle cough]

Willow Hill Christmas.

[soft piano music]

Okay, that is for you.

Thanks again for
doing this, Jason.

I really appreciate it.

Of course, my aunt Carol
speaks very highly of you.

So the pleasure is mine.

Are you two close?

Not exactly.
She's a busy woman.

You don't get to
the top by mistake.

You know, she's not around much.

She's always been
very supportive.

She definitely
takes care of her own.

That she does.

So, she's saying you
want a quick sale?

Yes. The faster I can sell it,

the faster I can get back
to Manhattan and back to work.

Okay, well it
shouldn't be a problem.

I already have a showing booked
for later this afternoon.

Wow, already?

Yeah.

Properties like this don't
hit the market very often.

50 acres of riverfront land,

not to mention all the buildings
on the property.

The possibilities are limitless.

About that, I really don't
want to slow down the process,

but if it's possible, I would
like to focus our efforts

on a buyer who's willing
to keep running the farm.

Okay. Well I can do my best,

but if we're looking
for a quick sale,

we'll have to be flexible.

Flexible, right.

Anyways, a couple
of details to go over.

Now, this is an important
one to know,

just off the top.

Brandon: So for the size of
the room you're thinking about,

I think this tree
would be a perfect fit.

So, as you can see,
there is a lot of opportunity

for future development.

Just excuse me for a second.

In the meantime,
unlimited hot cocoa on us.

Jason: Especially
since Willow Hill

is just a short
commute to the city.

Here, these are the property
surveys for you to reference.

And remember, the
possibilities are limitless.

He's right.
Limitless is a word

we use a lot here
at Morley Tree Farm.

Good morning.
And you are?

I'm the caretaker
of the property.

No one knows this land
better than I do.

Well, actually...

We have endless fields
filled with beautiful

old growth trees,
not to mention our farm

and several heritage buildings.

Which are all undesignated.

I mean they should be,
the farm's over 100 years old.

It's an important part
of Willow Hill history.

Has he touched on our limitless
supply of hot cocoa yet?

No, we haven't got
to that part yet.

Oh, that's a shame.

Come with me, I will show
you all of our farm's

best kept secrets.

Okay...

Go with that guy.

[front door chimes]

Hey, you're early.

I'm early because I want
to show you something.

Ooh, I love presents.

An old storybook.

Well, thanks,
you shouldn't have.

It is so much more than that.

It's a Christmas story
book that my grandma and I

were working on together.

Ooh, you are
speaking my language.

I found it in an
old box of my sketches

that my grandma's saved.

We started it when I
was just a little girl.

Oh, but you never finished it.

No, we wanted it
to be just perfect.

And then high school rolled
around and before I knew it,

I was off to college
and the rest is history.

I just can't believe she saved
it after all these years.

It must have been
very special to her.

She loved drawing, you two
are very similar like that.

I know.

When I found it last night,
I had only wished

I'd taken the time to finish
it with her, you know?

Oh, Em, it's not too late.

You should finish the book.

It's easy for you to say.

I am not a writer, I
am a graphic designer.

And a very talented illustrator.

I don't know, my grandma
was always a storyteller.

It's worth a shot.

What good's a story book
with no ending?

Spoken like a true bookworm.

Oh, and how's
this for an idea.

When you're done, you can
read it to the children

at the festival.

I told you, I'm not doing
the farm festival this year.

Can't blame a girl for trying.

[phone vibrating]

Everything okay?

Yeah, I don't know.

I should probably
go back to the farm.

I'll meet you at the
town square in a bit.

Okay.

-Our specialty.
-Oh, thanks.

Now, a Morley Tree Farm tour
would not be complete

-without--
-Brandon!

Hey, it's the woman herself.

Everyone, I would like
to introduce you to Ember.

She inherited the tree farm
from her grandmother,

Grace Morley.

It's nice to meet you all.

Brandon, can I steal
you away for a moment?

It's important.

Okay.

Enjoy the hot cocoa, everyone.

I'll be right back.

♪

-What do you think you're doing?
-Helping.

By hijacking the showing?

I know more about this place
than a guy in a suit.

Where did you even
find this guy?

He's my boss's nephew,
he's very well connected.

He's an up and comer.

To the wrong types
of people, Ember.

Listen, if you
can find someone

who wants to buy this place
and keep it open, be my guest.

But until then, you need
to stay out of Jason's way.

Fine, but could you at
least give me a heads up

when there's going
to be a showing?

It's my home too, after all.

What are you talking about?

I live here, in
the caretaker's cabin

on the north side
of the property.

I didn't know that grandma
was still renting the place out.

It's a bit run down,
but I offered to fix it up.

I am the caretaker after all,

which is why I should know
what's going on around here.

Fine, but you need to
stay out of Jason's way.

It's a deal.

Deal.

♪

Where should I put it?

Right there.

Hey.

Sorry I'm late, I had another
little caretaker situation.

Oh, speaking of caretaker.

Hey kiddo, I have someone
I want you to meet.

Oh, okay.

This is my best friend, Ember.

Ember, this is Emily.

-Hi Ember.
-Hi Emily.

Emily is one of the stars
in the Christmas pageant

that I'm directing this year
for the elementary school.

She's also Brandon's daughter.

Oh, you're Brandon's daughter.

Wow, it's really nice
to meet you, Emily.

Do you want to help me
with popcorn garland?

Sure, I'd love to.

Dad always says
to be very careful

not to poke the finger.

Okay.

Hey.

I didn't have lunch.

He tells me to
stick in popcorn

and then you need
to get in and pull it.

-Like this?
-[Brandon yelps]

Oh, hey!

Hey, what are we making?

We're making popcorn garland.

Oh, those look so yummy.

We can eat them later.

Oh, yeah? Okay.

That's my dad.

Yes, that's right.

-Hi.
-Hi.

Unfortunately, no.

Due to circumstances...

My decision--

Oh my goodness!

Why would you sneak
up on me like that?

I'm going to pretend
you didn't say that.

Oh yeah, okay.
Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

This guy? Not so much.

What's with the cue cards?

Oh, nothing, I just
get a little nervous

when I speak publicly.

Are you open to some
unsolicited advice?

Don't worry about
saying the wrong thing,

just speak from the heart.

And maybe loosen
that scarf a bit,

it's kind of intimidating.

Thank you for
the fashion advice,

but if you'll excuse me,

I have some breathing
exercises to do.

Suit yourself.

♪

Where have you two been?

You're about to
miss Ember's feast.

Sorry honey, Jack needed
help carrying in extra cookies

from the bakery.

They were a hit,
what can I say?

They are delicious.

Oh, whoops.

Speaking of...

Hey you, thank you so much.

Oh, you're welcome.

Brandon: Come over here.

You're getting big.

♪ Oh Christmas tree,
oh Christmas tree ♪

♪ How lovely are your branches

♪ Oh Christmas tree,
oh Christmas tree ♪

♪ How lovely are your branches

[audience applauding]

Thank you, that was beautiful.

And thank you everyone
for joining us tonight.

Now I'd like to bring on
stage someone who I know

you're all very excited to see.

So without further ado,
Ember Morley!

[audience applauding]

Good evening, everyone.

I'm so pleased to be back
in Willow Hill tonight.

As many of you may know,
six months ago,

my grandmother, Grace,
passed away.

I am honored to be here
and take her place.

Morley Tree Farm was so
special to my grandmother

and to my parents and myself.

And I know so many
of you as well.

Which is why my decision
to sell the farm

has not been an easy one.

I know this is not
what you want to hear...

But I want to be as transparent
with you all as possible.

The farm will remain open
for this season,

thanks to Brandon.

And I hope that you
can all understand

and that we can make
this last Christmas

at Morley Tree Farm
a really good one.

Oh, we have a question, Emily.

What about the festival?

That's right.

Grace always loved hosting

the annual Christmas Eve
festival.

It'd be a shame not to have one.

I just have so
much on my plate

and it's only two days
till Christmas Eve.

I don't think I
could pull it off.

Emily.

What if we all helped?

We could make it
the best festival ever.

The biggest festival
Willow Hill has ever seen.

Grace would have wanted
us to go out with a bang.

She did so much for this town,

it's the least we could do.

We could all pitch in to help.

Yeah, I'll pass
around a sign up sheet

and anyone who wants to
participate can add their names

to the list.

Well, it would have
to be okay with everyone,

because I know Christmas
can be really busy.

Well, who's up for the most
epic Morley Tree Farm Festival

in the history of Willow Hill?

[crowd cheering]

Okay, everyone leave
your email addresses

and phone numbers
and I'll be in touch.

Now, what do you say
we light up this tree?

[audience agreeing]

Let's do it.

All right, three, two, one.

[crowd cheering]

Thank you so much.

How's that list looking?

Wow, I can't believe
this many people signed up

around the holidays.

Yeah well, when it
comes to community,

nothing compares to Willow Hill.

Oh wow, Ernie signed up.

That guy barely
leaves his house.

And that Jack's
making his signature

ginger snap cookies, and, huh?

Uh-oh.

What is it?

Well, see for yourself.

Wait, you signed
us up for decorating?

I thought that you were
going to be setting up

and I was going
to be coordinating.

I did not sign us up,
but I think I know who did.

Oh, I see.

Looks like you
got a new friend.

You're not going to disappoint
a little girl, are you?

I guess you have to
take one for the team.

You know, she's not normally
this sneaky about things.

She must really like you.

Honestly, ever
since Grace passed,

I've been really
worried about her.

She doesn't have
many women in her life.

Where's her mother, if
you don't mind me asking?

She passed away
a few years back.

Oh Brandon, I'm so sorry.

No, it's okay, we're fine.

Moving to Willow Hill
has been good for us.

Why Willow Hill?

Well, I worked at an
architectural firm in Boston

and when Emily's mom passed,

I just realized
something was missing.

I wanted to work with my hands

and I wanted to spend a lot
more time with her.

Plus, I wanted her
to grow up around

these gorgeous mountains
and be in nature.

Well then this is
definitely the right place

if that's what you wanted.

How did you find Willow Hill?

Actually, my uncle owns
the bakery on main street.

So when I was a kid,
we visited.

Wait, Jack's Old Town Bakery?
Jack is your uncle?

Yeah, Jack is my uncle.

Anyway, enough about me.

I should probably get
this little matchmaker home.

Sugar's going to wear off soon.

Yes, that's
probably a good idea.

Great, so I'll
see you tomorrow.

I guess so, I'll
see you tomorrow.

-Good night.
-Good night.

You a little monkey.

Once upon a time in
a magical hill far away...

A little girl lived in
the forest she'd play.

♪

[phone rings]

Hi.

Ember, are you sitting down?

Yeah, why?

We're postponing your cover.

Uh, why?

Kara Jennings just
dropped a new clothing line

and we've been
given the exclusive.

But the deadline is
on the 23rd for print.

How are you going
to get it in on time?

Well, that's just the thing.

I'm not, you are.

I know that you thought
you'd have this holiday time

all to yourself and
I really wish things

could have gone as planned,
but I need my star player.

You know how these
things go, Ember,

we've got to stay on top.

Your last cover was incredible

and now we need
something next level.

Of course, anything you need.

Great.

I'll have my assistant
send over the photos

after the shoot tonight

and I need a mock up
on my desk ASAP.

Well, yesterday if possible.

You've got it.

And hopefully
that nephew of mine

can get a quick sale
on that property,

I need you back here.

No offers yet.

Okay, I'll keep you posted.

Ciao.

There, all done.

You are officially the most
Christmasy shop on the block.

Oh, thanks for your help, son.

-Your favorite.
-Thank you.

Speaking of your favorite,

Grace's granddaughter
was in here this morning.

Guess what she ordered?

Jack no, no, not again.

What?

Just because a beautiful
girl comes in here,

orders a peppermint mocha
and some ginger snaps.

It doesn't mean we're soulmates.

Why not? You have
something in common.

It's a start.

I appreciate you
trying to set me up,

I really do.

Okay, I'll admit,
I made a mistake

with the Pilates instructor
and the dog walker, but--

I just want things
to happen naturally.

If it's meant to be, it'll be.

Suit yourself, but she
certainly has fabulous taste

in baked goods.

Well, I will give her that.

[satisfied noises]

-I know.
-You're the best.

♪

[doorbell rings]

You made it!

Of course I did.

We have decorations to make
and I brought art supplies.

Come on, dad made cookies.

Okay.

Hey, welcome to
our humble abode.

This place looks incredible.

Yeah thanks, the house
took a new roof, a little TLC.

And what about you?

Are you in charge
of the decorating?

I sure am.

It's our first Christmas here
in Willow Hill,

so we wanted it
to be extra special.

Come on, I'm going
to show you my room.

Oh, okay.

Okay.

Whoa, look!

Wow, that one is really good.

Mine is, uh, not so good.

Mine is...

Unique.

We need to work
on your cut ratio.

Come on guys,
let's make some more.

Hey, what's this?

That's my sketchbook.

I take it everywhere with me
in case I come up with an idea.

Emily, don't be nosy.

No, it's okay.

Are you sure?

Wow, these are really good.

How'd you learn to draw so good?

Grandma Grace taught me

and then I went and studied
illustrating in college.

To become a graphic designer?

I switched to graphic design.

There's more work in that field.

I wish I could draw like you.

How about this, you teach me
how to make a proper snowflake

and I will teach you
how to draw a snowman.

Really?

Okay, it's deal.

And I will focus on
adding some glitter.

I think that's a
really good idea.

Whoa, that is low.

You know how hard
that stuff is to get off.

♪ It's time for Christmas

Wow, can you guys
believe we made those?

And all it took
was a little paper

and some teamwork.

They are going to look
so good at the festival.

They really are.

I sure hope it snows
on Christmas Eve.

I love the snow.

Me too.

You know, my grandmother
used to say

that every time a
snowflake hit your skin,

it delivered a little bit
of Christmas magic.

-Really?
-Yeah.

She said that the
snowflake's job

is to deliver Christmas spirit.

What about after Christmas?

Well, the snowflake
was there to remind you

to keep that spirit alive.

And to enjoy the moment.

I overheard Grace telling
that to some visiting kid once.

Well, I hate to say it kiddo,
but it's past your bedtime.

Okay, fine.

You got another rehearsal
for the pageant tomorrow.

It's going to come
before you know it

and you need your beauty sleep.

Oh, exciting!

And nerveracking.

I'm playing
the lead Christmas elf.

I have so many lines
to memorize.

I'm sure you're going
to do a great job.

You seem like you learn
things really fast.

You're already better than
I am at drawing snowmen.

Thanks Ember, I hope so.

Well kiddo, my little elf,
it is time for bed.

Off we go.

Good night, Ember.

Good night, Emily.

It's pretty cool that
Emily is starring

in the Christmas pageant.

Yeah, I was really surprised
when she asked to audition.

She said she wanted
to try something new.

How's she feeling about it?

She seemed a little nervous
when you brought it up.

Well, I mean, their
auditioning was great,

she's a natural.

But getting up on stage
in front of all her friends

and family.

Stage fright, I know it well.

I bet she'll feel better
by the time

the pageant rolls around.

At the end of the day,
I'm just really proud of her

for trying something new.

You know, she really enjoyed
having you here tonight.

And so did I.

Even though I'm going to be
washing glitter out of my hair

for the next week.

Well, at least it's Christmas.

So you'll just look festive.

Maybe I can be a decoration
in the festival.

Listen, thank you so
much for coming tonight.

Thanks for having me.

Get your bag.

That'll have to do.

Morley Tree Farm Festival.

Hey, that's their door knob.

How are they supposed
to get inside now?

Oh, you are ruthless.

Dad, can I ask you something?

Yeah sure sweetie,
what's on your mind?

When are we going to live
when Ember sells the farm?

Honey, you don't need
to worry about that.

I like our house.

You know, I have got
some money set aside

and we are going to find the
perfect house for you and me.

I promise.

Can't we just buy this house?

I wish it was that simple.

Can you try?

I will try, but I can't
make any promises, okay?

But just know that
no matter where we are,

as long as we're together,
we're home.

Thanks dad, I
know you can do it.

Let's decorate
this house, huh.

What do you want to do?

Where should we put these ones?

I think if we put
them in a garden,

they'd be nice rocks.

-Okay.
-Yeah.

Donate.

Who needs this many ribbons?

[Emily playing in the garden]

Brandon: En garde!

Oh, oh, you got me.

What are you guys doing?

We're going to make
Christmas wreaths.

We thought we'd use the
falling branches to make them.

We're selling them around town

to raise money for
the community toy drive.

Do you want to help us?
I can teach you how, it's fun.

I was just in the middle

of going through
my grandma's stuff.

I should probably get back.

Oh, come on, I'll help
you finish packing up

when we're done.

Well, there are some pretty
heavy boxes in the attic

I could use some help with.

Yay, first step is cutting
branches like this one.

This one's perfect.

Okay, got it.

Come on, let's go.

Here we go, grandma
sure loved her bows.

Wow, these are perfect.

So these are actually
really simple to make.

Just grab an assortment
of fruit branches like so,

make them into a bundle,
and then you place them

on the frame and then just wrap
some wire around it, tightly.

Okay, like this?

Yeah, kind of.

Here, I tell you what,

I got all the branches
for you to wrap them.

Thanks.

Don't worry, you'll
get the hang of this.

Yes, she will.

Well, especially since we
have 15 of these to make.

So that's five each,
we better get moving.

♪

I would love that!

♪

We can wrap that.

Who knew building wreaths
could be so much fun.

And it's a great way
to use up old branches.

Hey kiddo, you
ready to get going?

Hey, Meg.

Thank you so much for
taking her rehearse for me.

Not a problem, looks like
you guys have been busy.

Is my wreath ready?

It sure is.

That one's for me.

This is going to look
so great at the store.

All right, let's get going.

Perfect, bye guys.

Bye, Emily.

Bye.

Bye dad.

You weren't kidding.

Some of these boxes
are kind of heavy.

I had no idea art supplies
could weigh so much.

That one's cute.

Is this Grace's?

Wow, the farm really
inspired her work, huh?

Oh, I remember her
drawing that one.

When I was a little girl,
I used to follow her around

and just look over her shoulder

and try to do
exactly what she did.

But my lines were never
as straight as hers.

I get frustrated and
try to erase my work.

And she'd say, nope,
accidents are a good thing.

They can turn into something
beautiful and unexpected.

Happy accidents.

Exactly.

Well, I would say that
she taught you very well.

Your work's incredible.

I had no idea you were
working on a story book.

It's nothing, it's
something we started

when I was really little.

No, this is not nothing,
this is gorgeous.

Yeah, you like it?

Yeah, Emily would love this.

I thought that drawing
was a hobby for you.

It is, but I mean,
I love drawing.

I miss the feeling
of pencil and paper

and creating something
out of nothing.

But I got promoted
about a year ago

and I haven't had time
for anything but work.

I get that.

That's why, when I
moved from the city,

I made a vow to myself
that I would always make time

for the things that I love.

♪

[phone buzzes]

[sighs]

Tell me again
what Carol said.

She said, and I quote,

"Our competition is
going to eat us alive

if this goes to print."

I worked for months
on that cover.

There is no way I can create
something better overnight.

I know, I'm sorry.

I wanted to give you a heads up.

Great, now I have
to start from scratch.

Unless you want to take
the lead on this one.

What, me?

I kind of, I mean,
I do have some ideas.

But Carol would never let me.

She doesn't have to know.

We'll work together on it
and if she likes it,

I will make sure you
get the credit you deserve.

Maybe I'd finally
get in her good books.

If you can impress Carol,
you deserve a gold medal

as far as I'm concerned.

Oh, I like it.
Farm life has changed you.

For the better, I hope.

I'll get a
mock-up to you ASAP.

Thank you so much, Laura.
You're a life saver.

Okay.

Oh, Brandon, good morning,
what are you doing here?

I, uh, the sink wasn't working.

So Jack asked me to
come by and take a look.

Thank goodness, it's working.

Morning, Ms. Morley.

Morning Jack, I just
brought some posters

for the festival.

Oh, thanks Ember.

Can I get you both a couple
of peppermint mochas,

on the house?

Well, I really do
have to get going,

but you know I can't turn down
one of your peppermint mochas.

Coming right up.

So, where are you off to next?

I told Meghan
that I'd helped her

with the dress rehearsal.

Oh, that's great.

Emily's going to be
so happy to see you.

Hopefully she's
feeling a bit better.

What's wrong?

She's still pretty
nervous about the play.

Maybe I can help her.
Give her a few pointers

of things that help me
when I'm anxious.

Would you? That would
mean so much to me.

Of course.

Thanks, Jack.

All right, I better get going.

See you guys later.

Yeah, I'll catch up in a bit.

I told Meghan and Craig
I'd help fix the bell

on the shop door and then
I'll swing by right after.

Okay, well I guess
I'll see you soon then.

Okay.

You two seem very friendly.

Oh God, Jack,
don't even get started.

Look, she's heading out
of town in a couple of days.

Yeah, whatever you say.
Thanks for your help.

You're welcome.

You don't have
anything else around here

that needs fixing up, do you?

Why, are you short of cash?

You know, you can
always come to me

if you and Emily need--

I'm trying to buy the farm.

Oh, wow!

I'll have to fix a lot of
sinks to make that happen.

Well, have you booked
a meeting with Shirley

at the bank yet?

I have and I've applied
for a preapproval mortgage

and she said she'd called
in a couple of days.

Have you told Ember?

Oh no, I can't put
that on her.

She has so much on her plate.

And she promised to let me
know if there's an offer

on the farm.

Brandon...

Look, if the loan is approved,
I'll let her know.

I just don't want to
cause any more drama.

Plus, it's going to
pretty much take a miracle

to pull this off.

Well, Christmas in
Willow Hill's the right time

for a miracle and your
secret's safe with me.

Thanks Jack.

Hi, Emily.

Hey.

Everything okay?

I guess.

Is this about the show
tomorrow night?

Well, Meghan's
really counting on me.

I'm playing head elf,

but every time I think of
getting up on stage, I blank.

You're going to
do great, I promise.

You know what? Come on.

We have a little bit of time

before the dress rehearsal
starts and I have an idea.

When I was your age, I
couldn't bear the thought

of getting up on stage.

And if I would, I would blank.

Really? But
you're so confident.

Well that's because I
came up with a few tricks

to help myself out.

First of all, I would make
sure that I would pick

a point in the back of the room,

or find a person to look at
when I would walk out.

Shouldn't I look at everyone?

Well that's the beauty of it,
it'll look like you are.

Perfect.

But what if I come out
and forget all my lines?

Everyone will laugh.

Well, that's the next trick.

You need to remember
that nobody in the audience

knows the lines except for you.

What do you mean?

Well, if you make a mistake,
you just have to keep going

and pretend it was all
a part of the plan.

Are you sure that works?

Yeah, acting is
kind of like drawing.

If you make a mistake,
you can use the opportunity

to turn it into something
even better,

like a happy accident.

Okay, now we need to talk
about before you come out

on stage, you have
to engage your body.

If you look anxious, then
you're going to be anxious.

So you have to do a
power pose like this.

Or this!

Or you can even dance like this.

Woo!

[bouncy pop song]

Okay, so things
are looking good.

We've had several inquiries.

But no offers?

I'm surprised, I thought
we priced for a quick sale.

Well, it's priced competitively,

and it is the
holiday season after all.

That's right, maybe now's
not the best time to sell.

Well, let's not
jump to conclusions.

It's only been on
the market for a week.

And listen, I wasn't
going to mention this

because I don't want us
to get ahead of ourselves.

But I did have a call
from a developer in Maine.

Oh, a developer?

What did they say?

He's interested.

I wouldn't get your hopes up,
these kind of buyers

tend to come and go,
but it's something.

Yeah.

[phone rings]

Hey Brandon.

Hey, Mayor Wanda just called.

She's wondering what time
the festival planning meeting

is tomorrow.

Oh, I'll be meeting
you there at two o'clock.

-Can you let her know?
-Sure.

Oh, hey, I also heard
that you had a meeting

with the real estate
agent today.

You did?

Yeah, word travels fast
when you live in a small town.

Yeah, you know, I just
didn't want to worry you,

but I promise I'll let you
know if I get any offers, okay?

Okay, so it's still nothing.

Nada, but I better let you go.

I got to talk time
with the craft vendors

and coordinate all
the volunteers.

Okay, before you do,
Emily was wanting me to...

I, I was wanting to ask.

Ask me what?

If you'd like to be my date
for the pageant tonight.

I would love to.

Great, I'll pick
you up at seven.

Okay, I'll see you then.

[door knocking]

Hi.

Let me get my purse and
we can get out of here.

You look beautiful, Em.

Thanks.

Too beautiful.

What?

Yeah, I'm sorry but I can't
let you go dressed like that.

Oh, everyone dresses up
when they go to the theater.

I just wanted to blend in.

It's a bit of a tradition
around here

to wear ugly Christmas sweaters
to the pageant, huh.

Darn, I forgot mine at home.

That's okay,
because I've got spares.

Stockings, or reindeer?

-Hey.
-Hi.

I thought you said
it was a tradition

to wear Christmas sweaters.

Yeah, it's kind of a new
tradition, they'll catch on.

Brandon?

What, traditions
need to start somewhere.

It's starting.

Good evening everyone.

We are so happy you could
all be here with us tonight.

The kids have worked
really hard to prepare

for tonight's performance.

So without further ado,
I present to you

The Littlest Elf.

[audience applauding]

[instrumental music]

You got this.

I demand to speak to Santa.

[audience laughing]

I may be the littlest elf,

but I'm certainly
not the quietest.

[audience laughing]

Oh, there's my little superstar.

You were incredible up there.

I couldn't have done
it without you, Ember.

No, you had it
in you all along.

Santa's got nothing
on you, kiddo.

Thanks, Uncle Jack.

Whoa, did we miss the
ugly Christmas sweater memo?

It's kind of a new tradition.

What'd you guys think?

It was amazing,
you did so good.

Aren't the kids great
and lucky to have

such an amazing director?

I can't wait until next year.

Well, you won't have to.

The principal loved
the performance.

They want me to revive the
after-school theater program.

Wow.

Yeah, our next play is
going to be Valentine's Day.

Auditions are the
first week of January.

Yay.

Looks like the beginning
of a long journey

for you, little lady.

Sure is, but first let's get
you out of that elf costume.

We'll be right back.

She's amazing.

And that part where the elf
and Santa switched spots.

That was my favorite part.

Emily was so good.

Do you think she got her
acting chops from you?

Oh, no way,
that was probably her mother.

She was a big personality.

Never afraid of anything.

You guys must really miss her.

We do, especially
at Christmas.

It must be really hard.

It is.

But we have each other.

Though Jack, he seems to think
I need to get back out there.

Keeps trying to
set me with people.

I may have noticed that
with the peppermint mochas.

Yeah, anytime when a
woman comes into the shop,

orders my favorite drink,

he thinks that we're
meant to be soulmates.

If only love were that simple.

At first I thought
it was worth the shot,

but these things, I think
they just have to happen

in their own time, naturally.

Exactly.

You know, I think that's what
I've always been waiting for.

But working at
the magazine so much,

I'm just scared that
it's never going to happen.

Well, maybe sometimes
you just need to get away

from it all.

Watching Emily today
was really special.

I'm glad I was here for it.

Watching her come out of
her shell was incredible.

You know what else
was pretty special?

Sharing it with you.

♪

Did you hear that?

Was that your stomach?

Don't be silly.

Maybe we should get going?

Yeah, you're right, we
should probably get going.

Where's that little elf?

Laura, this is incredible.

Don't play with me like
that Em, I can handle it.

Be ruthless.

No, I'm serious,
this is the one.

I hope Carol agrees.

Otherwise you're going to have
to rethink selling the farm.

Is there an extra bedroom for me
when we both lose our jobs?

Wow, that escalated quickly.

When did you become so talented?

Can you blame me? I guess
I just learned from the best.

Uh-oh, I know that look.

What?

Don't what me, I know when
your heart's all a-flutter.

Spill the beans, who is it?

It's the caretaker,
isn't it? Brandon?

Yeah okay, maybe you're right.

One peppermint mocha.

Uh-oh, I know that look.

What look?

Don't what look me,
you're smitten.

No.

Who are you
trying to fool, son?

You are telling me that you
both wore Christmas sweaters

to his daughter's
Christmas pageant?

Sounds like you two
are hitting it off.

We are, but I don't know,
it's complicated.

I'm going back to Manhattan
soon and he has a daughter,

and I just don't want
to hurt either of them.

Stop overthinking it.

If you like this guy
and it's meant to be,

you'll make it work,
you always do.

Okay, so two days
till Christmas Eve,

how's everyone doing
on their contributions?

I got my entire team
baking around the clock.

And I'll be hosting

a gingerbread
house-making contest.

First prize of course,
will be a gift card to Jack's.

We made loads of decorations.

Meg and I are going to set up
a Christmas story time booth.

Okay, we've got a
craft table, games,

and of course, local vendors

for all those
last minute shoppers.

That's right, I reached
out to all the local potters,

jewelers, craft vendors.

There will be
something for everyone.

Oh, and I almost forgot.

Brandon, you'll be
dressing up as Santa

and handing out gifts.

I'm doing what now?

I thought I was
helping with set up.

That's what it
says right here.

Something tells me I
know who's behind that.

You'll be booth 11.

-[door knocking]
-Yeah.

We'll be setting up tomorrow.

Okay, I will see you then.

Buh-bye.

Hey, I was just
wrapping things up.

Saw you left the clipboard.

I thought you
might want that.

Thanks! Where's Emily?

She's having a sleepover
with Meghan right now,

though I doubt they're
going to be sleeping much.

Pretty sure she's more
excited about the festival

than she is about Christmas.

Oh, I love that.

Kids have such an
excitement for life.

What about you?
You excited about the festival?

Yeah, of course.

I'm just feeling a
little overwhelmed.

I've got a lot to do,
to be honest.

Well, it sounds like
you need a break then.

A break?

Yeah, I know just the place.

Wait, right now?

Yeah now, come on, let's go.

Come on!

Okay, okay, okay, fine.

All right.

You promise no
Christmas sweaters this time?

I promise.

I can't believe we have this
entire place to ourselves.

How did you score this?

I did some work for the rink
back in the spring.

Wow, you really are the
town's handyman, aren't you?

I do what I can to help out.

So you have skated before,
right?

Yeah, of course.

I'm just a little bit rusty.

Right.

Wow, I have not
been here forever.

Forgot how peaceful skating is.

I always loved skating.

I spent hours on the ice.

That's where I come
when I want to just...

Escape?

Yeah, exactly.

What about you?

You got some place in
the city you go to escape?

Yeah, there's this
pizza shop in Brooklyn.

I do love pizza.

Yeah, but...

But what?

I don't know, I'm just
not ready to start thinking

about going back
to the city yet.

To be honest with you,
I didn't see myself there

and working for
a big corporation.

Where did you see yourself?

I guess in a job
that had more freedom.

But with every promotion
came more responsibility

and less time for my family

and doing the
things that I love.

Being here has
made me realize that

there's more to life
than just work.

Well, this place has
that effect on people.

You and Emily,
you are thriving.

And seeing you together,
day to day...

I don't know, for the
first time in a long time,

I just feel like I'm...

Feel like you're what?

Part of a family.

And it makes me wonder if
I'm making the wrong decision.

You can't think
that way, Ember.

Emily and I, this town,
your parents, Meghan and Craig.

Farm or not, this
community will carry on.

and your life will, too.

What is it that you really want?

Once you answer that,

you'll know if you're
making the right decision.

How did you know
what you wanted?

I followed my heart.

You can be really cheesy,
you know.

As cheesy as your
favorite pizza?

Almost.

-Oh. Whoa!
-Oh.

♪

I should probably
get these skates off

before it's too late.

Yeah, good idea.

♪

♪ Finally dreaming again

♪ This is Christmas
we love, we love ♪

For...

...the...

...whole town...

♪ You're the reason
we build a love ♪

...to see.

♪ This is Christmas,
love I remember ♪

♪ This is Christmas,
with light of the fire ♪

♪ This is Christmas again

[computer chimes]

Carol, good morning.

Ember, hi.
Do you have a moment?

Hi, Ember.

Yes, is this
about the new cover?

It is. I've just
finished reviewing it.

It's absolutely fantastic.

We've approved it for print.

Ember, you really
outdone yourself again.

Well actually, Carol, I
have to tell you something.

Laura helped me
design this cover.

In fact, Laura took the lead.

Laura, who's Laura?

That'd be me.

Laura helps me in
the graphics department

and she is very, very talented.

Well, I'll keep that in mind.

In the meantime, I've
sent a contract to you

for when you return home.

We're opening a London office
and I'd like to send you

so that you can
show them the ropes.

London, what about New York?

Well, you've proven to me
that working remotely

is not a problem for you.

Who better than my MVP
to get them up and running?

The contract is in your inbox.

Ciao.

Okay, let's get this off
to the print department.

Right, I'm on it.

Oh, and Laura?
Ember's lucky to have

someone like you in
her corner. Well done.

Thank you.

♪

Are you finishing up
your Christmas shopping?

Yep, this one's for my dad.

Did someone say dad?

Hey, no peeking.

This one's for Ember.
Do you think she'll like it?

I think she'll love it,
especially since it's from you.

[phone ringing]

Hey Shirley, how's it
going with that loan?

I'm sorry Brandon,

but I've tried
every possible route.

-Oh...
-We can't approve a loan...

...for you at this time.

Are you sure there's
nothing else that we can do?

Without a larger down payment,

we can't just
can't make this happen.

I wish there was a way.

Okay.

-Again, I'm so sorry.
-Yeah, thanks.

Jason: It is fantastic, yeah.

Oh, there she is,
the woman of the hour.

Jason, what's going on?

Well, I'd like to introduce
you to Aaron Braxton.

An out of state buyer
I was telling you about.

How nice to meet you.

Hi. This is my wife, Alexa.

Nice to meet you, Ember.

We were visiting family
just a few towns over

and thought what better time

to take a walk through
the property.

Well, feel free to
take a look around.

Oh, I think we've seen enough.

This place is exceptional.

It's perfect plot
for what we had in mind.

Plenty of room for growth.

Yeah.

We were actually just going
to draft up a contract

over lunch, if you'd
like to join us.

I'd love to, but everyone
is working so hard

getting ready for the
farm festival tomorrow.

So I should probably stay
and help.

Oh, so that's what's
going on around here.

Darling, we should
come back tomorrow

and we could bring the family.

Looks like it's settled then.

We'll be seeing you
tomorrow evening.

I look forward to it.

Oh, by the way, I'm going
to email you that contract

in an hour, I'm going to
need your signature ASAP.

Congratulations, Ember.

Hey, wait for me.

[door chimes]

Brandon!

The usual?

No, I think this is a
cinnamon bun type of night.

Uh-oh, I know what that means.

One cinnamon bun coming up.

Think that cinnamon bun
can solve all my problems?

A cinnamon bun can
fix almost everything.

Okay, so why the long face?

Is everything okay with Ember?

Yeah, we're fine.

I just came up short
on my loan application.

Oh Brandon, I'm so sorry.

It's okay, I knew
it was a long shot.

I'm just worried about
how Emily's going to take it.

Well, you promised her
you'd try and you did.

You're a good father, Brandon.

Yeah.

♪

Oh, Jack, this cinnamon
bun is delicious.

I should bring one to Emily
to share the bad news.

Here.

What's this?

It's for you, I
want you to have it.

Jack, I--

No, no, we're family!

And it's what Grace
would have wanted.

There's no one better
to continue

the Morley Tree Farm
legacy than you.

But Jack...

I've already got everything
I want here and more.

And then some.

I've got a great space,
supportive community,

you and Emily.

I'm sorry, I... as much as
I want to buy the tree farm,

I just cannot take your charity.

Charity?

Consider me your silent partner.

There's plenty of things
for you to fix up around here

till you paid me back.

Really?

Really.

[phone chimes]

That's Ember, I, I,
I cannot wait to tell her.

I got to get out of here.

Jack, you're a life saver.

What about your cinnamon bun?

Ember, hey, I'm sorry
I'm late to set up.

No, it's okay.

I got your text, I actually
need to talk to you too.

I think maybe I
should go first.

No, no, no way, I cannot
hold this in any longer.

I want to buy the farm.

What? I didn't know you
were interested.

Yeah, no, it was a long
shot with the bank at first.

I didn't want to mention it to
anyone and get their hopes up.

You got approved?

Yeah, I got the down payment.

Oh, no...

What Ember, what?

What's wrong?
This is good news.

I sold the farm.

I... I don't understand.

I thought you hadn't
had a single offer.

I hadn't, but then
Jason mentioned

that there was an
out-of-state buyer interested

a few days ago and I
didn't say anything to you

because he said not
to get my hopes up

and that he'd probably
lose interest.

And then he showed up here
this morning with the buyer

and he gave me an offer
and I couldn't turn it down.

Why didn't you tell him
what was going on?

You promised to tell me
if you had another offer,

let alone sign it
over to somebody.

I didn't want to worry you.

You knew that I
was selling the farm.

It's the 23rd, I have to
get back to Manhattan.

Right, you got to
get back to the city.

I'm glad you could finally
leave this all behind you.

Brandon, come on, you
know it's not like that.

♪

I just can't believe
he didn't tell me

that he wanted to buy the farm.

Well, maybe he didn't
want you to feel bad

if he couldn't come up
with the money in time.

Yeah, but I just wish he
would have told me sooner.

None of this would
have happened.

Have you spoken to him
since last night?

No, he doesn't want to
have anything to do with me.

Oh Em, I'm sure that's not true.

When our paths crossed,

I knew things weren't
going to work out.

But aren't you
glad that they did?

You two seem to
have really enjoyed

the last few weeks together.

Now I feel terrible.

I'm not sure I made the right
decision in selling the farm.

Brandon and Emily's
Morley Tree Farm journey

was just beginning and
I've taken it away from them.

Oh Em, their journey
isn't ending here.

When one door closes,
another one opens,

you have to believe that.

It's kind of like in your book.

And the little girl realized

that there was more to Christmas
than just a fancy tree.

It was who you got
to spend it with.

There's more to life
than just the tree farm, Em.

♪

Hey dad.

Hey kiddo.

Are you okay?

Yeah, yeah, I'm fine,
what makes you ask that?

You've been staring at
that gingerbread house

for awhile.

You can eat it if you want,
I don't mind.

I'm not too hungry.
I was just thinking.

I am so sorry that I
couldn't make things

work out with the farm.

It did work out.

What do you mean?

Well, we may not get to stay,
but we made a new friend.

I hope we can visit Ember
someday in the city.

I'm really going to miss her.

Me too, me too.

You are so smart, you know that?

Of course you know that.

Thank you, thank you.

♪

Santa: Why hello there!

And who are you?

Hey Em, you ready
for story time?

I don't know, maybe this
wasn't such a good idea.

The kids are going to love it.

And what better way to
say goodbye to the farm?

Promise me you'll try
to enjoy yourself tonight.

I'll try, I don't know,
I just--

Don't let tomorrow ruin today.

Enjoy the moment.

Your grandma would be
just so proud of you.

Thanks Meghan.

Come on guys, it's story time.

You heard the girl,
your audience awaits.

Okay, here goes nothing.

♪

"Here it is," said the girl.

"The star on the ground.

"It's finally time for
our tree to be crowned."

And as the star found its way
to the top of the tree,

it finally shone for
the whole town to see.

And when the little girl stopped
and looked up at the tree,

it was more than the star
she was able to see.

It was friends and family
all gathered around,

joining in singing
a beautiful sound.

The end.

[audience applauding]

That's so sweet.

Woo!

Thank you ladies and gentlemen
for being here tonight

and making this year's
festival a huge success.

[applause]

Well deserved.

And before we all go home
tonight to wait for Santa,

I'd like to bring Ember up
here to just say a few words.

[applause]

Thank you everyone and
thank you so much for coming.

My grandmother would
have been so happy

to see everybody here
enjoying themselves tonight.

My grandmother used to say
that the best things in life

are unexpected.

And I have to say that
never in my wildest dreams

would I have expected that any
of this would have happened.

I came here to sell the farm.

But what I found was
so much more than that.

I found community and family

in each and every one of you.

And although I came
to sell the farm,

I was welcomed with open arms.

You taught me what it meant
to belong and to be supported.

Morley Tree Farm is more
than just a plot of land.

It's a community.

And that community lives on

no matter what
the future might bring.

So, thank you
and Merry Christmas.

[audience applauding]

Ember!

Before we head out,
I wanted to thank you

for inviting us
and congratulate you

on that beautiful
speech you gave.

Your grandmother would
have been very proud.

You're a well-spoken
young woman.

Thank you, I was just
speaking from my heart.

Well, now it's my turn.

I came to Willow Hill
with a vision.

I wanted to build a subdivision
on a plot of land

and start a new community.

But what I didn't realize
from the real estate listing

was that the community
already exists

here at Morley Tree Farm.

This place is the heart
of Willow Hill.

Ember, I know we
have a contract,

but I'm sorry to say I can't
with any good conscience

subdivide this farm.

It just wouldn't be right.

But, I mean...

I hope we can settle on
some sort of agreement

for the inconvenience.

I'm sure we can
work something out.

Maybe this might help.

Braxton and Co?

It's my publishing company,
you may have heard of us.

Yeah, you're only the
biggest publishing company

in New York.

I heard you reading
the book to the children

and Meghan told me
that it was your work.

My grandmother and I wrote it.

Well, it is truly incredible.

And the illustrations
are like nothing

we've ever seen before.

I would love to
present it to my partners.

I think this is exactly
the kind of story

that would resonate
with our family of readers.

Alexa, this is incredible.

I don't even know what to say.

Good, then it's settled.

I will set up a meeting
for us in the new year.

I envision us working
very well together.

Would you just
excuse me for a moment?

There's someone who I
have to talk to first.

-Absolutely.
-Of course.

Okay.

Brandon wait up, there's
something I have to tell you.

Before you do,
I want to say I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for
getting upset with you,

I should have told you about
my plan to try to buy the farm.

I was just afraid.

I knew that coming up with
the money was near impossible

and the thought of
disappointing Emily was just--

Oh, stop! You shouldn't
have to apologize.

I should be the one who's sorry.

I shouldn't have rushed
into selling the farm

without telling you first.

We're really going to miss you
when you head back to Manhattan.

Well, that's the thing.

What is?

I quit my job.

You did?

Carol wanted to send me
to London to open up

the new European office and
being here has made me realize

there's nowhere else
that I'd rather be.

Spending time with you
and Emily has made me see

that that's what was
missing all along.

I...

I was just thinking
the same thing.

Is that what you
wanted to tell me?

I wanted to tell you
that the farm

is yours if you want it.

Wh-what do you mean, how?

Let's just call
it a happy accident.

Well, I'll say Jack was right.

About what?

I got my Christmas
miracle after all.

So does that mean
you're sticking around?

That's exactly
what that means.

But do you think Santa
will know where to find me?

I am pretty sure
that he will.

♪

♪

♪ Hear the bells
in Christmas town ♪

♪ In Christmas town

♪ And Santa Claus
he's coming down ♪

♪ He's coming down

♪ Don't you worry
about the time ♪

♪ About the time

♪ 'Cause Santa Claus
is coming down ♪

♪ He's coming down

♪ The Christmas lights
are glowing bright ♪

♪ Are glowing bright

♪ And Santa Claus
high in the sky ♪

♪ High in the sky

♪ The thrill of hope,
a season bright ♪

♪ A season bright

♪ And Santa Claus
high in the sky ♪

♪ High in the sky

♪ Somebody waits for you

♪ You can feel you can fly

♪ Reach for the sky

♪ Somebody waits for you

♪ You can feel you can fly

♪ Reach for the sky

♪ Somebody waits for you

♪ Reach for the sky

♪ Somebody waits for you

♪ The Christmas lights
are glowing bright ♪

♪ Are glowing bright

♪ And Santa Claus
high in the sky ♪

♪ High in the sky

♪ Somebody waits for you

♪ You can feel you can fly

♪ Reach for the sky

♪ Somebody waits for you

♪ You can feel you can fly

♪ Reach for the sky