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My entire life I've dreamed of...

owning a puppy!

It's not much of a dream, I know.

But somehow it's been thwarted at every turn.

I asked for a puppy every Christmas,

starting when I was five.

First, they gave me a goldfish.

When I was six, they gave me a turtle.

When I was seven, they got me a cockatiel.

Then my parents got divorced.

You'd think the guilt alone would bring a puppy my way...

In college, we weren't allowed pets.

And let's face it, I had no time.

And do you know how hard it is to find a pet-friendly

apartment in this city?

Until...

I moved in with Todd.

...who is allergic to everything!

But other than that,

he's perfect!

Honey, no man is perfect.

Trust me.

But he is!

He's charismatic and funny, he's got a great job...

Okay, so if he's so perfect,

wouldn't you be engaged by now?

Hey!

You know what?

Get a Cockapoo!

They're hypo-allergenic.

Does hypo-allergenic really work?

We had one and Bob was allergic to everything.

Plus, maybe it'll give Todd the nudge he needs.

You wanna see his "daddy potential"?

Give him something small and cuddly.

Next thing you know he'll be "putting a ring on it!"

Well, Christmas is coming up...

You're still angling for that 'mistletoe proposal'?

It sounds silly but...

Helen! We've gotten off track...

are there any other insights you'd like to add,

on what makes a marriage last?

I don't know what kept Bob and I together,

you know we could always make each other laugh.

You must miss him terribly.

I do.

But it's been two years and trust me honey, I wore him out.

Hey.

Our "Adventure Columnist."

I could go for an adventure.

It's hardly journalism.

He basically puts himself into dumb situations and survives...

The village elder gave me this box

and he said don't open it!

Is he single?

He has a girlfriend "supposedly",

but no one's ever seen her.

He's got that rugged, "salt of the earth" look.

He's got that "I Need A Bath" look.

I can't wait to get back to work.

Well yes, me either.

- Okay good! - Alright!

Good luck with your research.

Nobody knows anything.

I'm so sorry.

It'spureAmazonian mud.

You should smell the aroma!

Great...

So,

there Jessica and I were,

knee-deep in a muddy river bank,

and then we started getting nipped at by piranhas...

So we leap outta the river

and right into this giant spider web!

With a spider, I kid you not,

thisbig.

Huge!

But we make it to the trees...

and we start climbing.

Hand over hand, over hand, until we get to the top.

And that's when we see the sunrise,

right over the Amazon.

And I proposed!

...What?!

Noelle?

A word?

You've been conducting this research

for the past three weeks now,

The 'Secret to a Lasting Marriage'.

And what have you discovered?

Information...

Lots and lots of information.

This is not one of your quizzes.

This is a feature.

I'd hate to see an opportunity wasted.

Todd...

We are celebrating!

Only the finest champagne for tonight.

Celebrating?

I know it's only a few days before Christmas but...

Yes...?

This is bigger than Christmas.

Yes?

The last holdouts finally sold!

We're going to start breaking ground next week!

Work was so thrilled,

they promoted me to, wait for it,

Managing Director!

They even got me this Swiss made, hand-crafted,

incredibly expensive watch!

I am way off schedule.

I can't take that dog anymore!!

Somebody will adopt him eventually!

You really think someone's going to waltz in here

and take this nightmare off our hands?!

Hello?

Hi!

I heard you have a Cockapoo available?

We havejustthe pup for you!

C'mon here Monster, c'mon!

Aww!

He's perfect.

Umm

I'll take him.

Yes!!

Are you excited to meet your Daddy tonight?

Yes you are! Yes you are!

You are finally here.

Aww...

N-no, no, no, no!

No!

Noelle, did you bark?

Yup! All the kids are doing it these days.

Woof woof! Hashtag dawg life!

Well, hello!

Where did you come from?

Aren't you cute? Hello!

Who's dog is that?

...mine?

If she gets to bring her dog,

then I get to bring my cats!

Pam! We have discussed this!

Noelle, it has to go home.

Darn it!

Why doesn't Todd like mac n cheese?

I can cook that!

Who likes Beef Wellington anyway?

It's perfect!

Yes!

No-no-no-no-no!

What... is happening?

Um, Merry Early Christmas?

Um...

With Christmas approaching and all,

I thought we could be one big happy family...

But... you know I'm allergic.

He'shypo-allergenic.

Great...

You are going to besucha good Dad...

Now you just make sure that you're good

so that he can love you, okay?

Sweet dreams!

I can't believe I finally got a puppy!

Great!

Hey!

Come here!

Only for tonight.

Aw...

No!

No!!

No!!!

No, no, no, no, not my slippers!

No!

My autographed baseball.

This was signed by Tony Robbins!

My Tibetan vase!

My imported Parisian sofa, all busted!

Maybe we could call him "Buster"?

I can't do this.

Bad boy!

Bad! Boy!

I can train him.

No,

I mean I can't dothis!

What are you saying?

Look,

I'm not ready to have a family,

or be a 'Daddy'.

So you need more time,

I get it!

No,

I think we need a break.

A break?

What do you mean a break?

Is this because of Buster?

Nope, you'reclearly ready to take the next step.

I wasn't even sure about living together.

So you're...

dumping me?

Afterfiveyears?!

I wouldn't call it dumpingper se,

it's just, you know...

a break.

So...

What's gonna happen?

Where are you going to live?

Um...

This is my apartment.

So...

Pleasebe good.

You okay?

Yeah!

Of course!

There's a... I...

a sweet little old couple waiting by the boardroom-

Really?

Yea, they've been there for like half an hour.

A sweet little couple?

I wonder what kind ofcrappy advice they have for me today!

I guess I'll find out.

Hi!

You're just as pretty as our granddaughter!

You must feel so great,

that you have a family; and children; and agranddaughter.

Well guess what?

It's all lies.

You stick with someone forever, best possible scenario:

one of you dies!

Noelle...

Can I have a moment?

I am so sorry about what happened in there...

You keep asking for extensions,

and I'm beginning to suspect

that you haven't writtenanything.

I won't sleep, until it's done.

Noelle...

I don't think you're cut out for features.

I'm killing the story.

No, please don't!

I have worked too hard for this!

Look,

why don't you take the rest of the week off.

Half of the office is away anyway.

No pets allowed!

Buster...

What have I done?

You work so hard...

but what's the point?

You're better than therapy, you know that?

I always wanted a puppy for Christmas.

Now you're all I have.

Rise and shine!

What are you doing here?

What amldoing here?

What areyoudoing here?

Gram was quite the artist, she used to make these,

and Jessica's coming to visit for Christmas,

I wanted to give her one.

Well if it isn't the little sandwich thief!

Hey!

What's this guy's name anyway?

Buster.

Because he keeps busting up my life.

I have no boyfriend, no home, and soon, no job.

Todd broke up with me.

Well could you not head to your parents place?

For some holiday cheer?

Yeah.

You mean with my Mom and her racist boyfriend?

Or my Dad and his new family that hates me?

Yeah, I know this is gonna sound strange but,

why don't you come with me?

We've got plenty of room at the farm.

Are you asking me to go to your family's place?

Well, it's only four days till Christmas

and you can't stay here.

Well...

Hey, maybe some fresh air would do you good, you know?

There's plenty of room for this little guy to run around.

Could help you train him.

Well...

He does need some training...

You know we're going to a farm?

Maybe...

maybe some jeans?

I'm not gonna wearjeans.

Suit yourself.

Wow, we are reallyout here.

So when is Jessica coming up?

Well, her trip to Peru got extended

so she'll be coming up tomorrow.

I cannot wait to show her all of this.

I can't wait to meet her.

You'll love her!

She she stole my heart.

I knew the minute I met her that I...

I'm sorry, is this hard for you?

I didn't even think before I started talking...

No, it's okay.

Honestly it's...

kind of nice to talk to someone at thebeginning

of their marriage instead of the end of it.

That research of yours has got you pretty stumped?

You know, when I hit a road block,

I just start writing without thinking.

I bet.

I write from the heart and just keep on going.

So your last "hang gliding" article,

that was from the heart?

That wasparasailing, okay?

And I wrote that one from my soul.

Wow.

Anyway...

back to you and Jessica.

How did you meet?

We were doing one of these outdoor adventure courses,

and we were both crawling on our hands and knees

through mud - it was one of the obstacles in the race, and

you know I think when you see someone else go through sort

of that much physical pain...

Okie dokie.

I just gotta pop it into 4 wheel drive here.

Gets a little bit bumpy up ahead, hold on.

Whoa - there we go!

Wow.

It's so peaceful.

Wait until you see inside.

- Y-

Surprise!!

My gosh!...

We have heard so much about you!

Guess you didn't tan much in Peru!

Yeah, do they eat guinea pig down there?

Or is that not true?

You're even prettier in person!

Merry Christmas tome!

Did'ya git to birth a llama?

One moment, please!

Okay...

Excuse me.

Why didn't you call ahead to tell them

youweren'tcoming with Jessica?

I'm sorry about that,

the reception is really bad out here.

And how did those people get here anyway?

That road we drove up, looked like it hadn't been used

in a hundred years!

In fact - I don't think it was a road!

There's a paved driveway in the front.

The back road's faster.

Look everybody!

This is all so unexpected,

but there's something I should really clear up, look...

You're under the mistletoe!

Kiss! Kiss! Kiss!

What're ya chicken?

Kiss the girl!

OK, whoa, whoa!

Everybody calm down okay

this is not Jessica!

This is Noelle from work.

Hi!

What're you a swinger now?

Gramps?! Whoa!

Easy! No!

Jessica's flight got delayed, she'll be here tomorrow!

And

Noelle just got dumped and she had no place to go, so...

My god, I'm sorry.

No I didn't - that came out wrong...

Moonshine?

Yes, please!

Models and bottles baby!

Whoa! Do you...

Do you need some help?

Nah, I've been putting this angel on the

tree for almost fifty years now.

Did Liam's grandma make it?

She did!

Remarkable woman.

You must miss her.

Not a day goes by that I don't think of her.

Especially over the holidays.

But with this on the tree,

it kind of feels like she's still here.

That's beautiful...

Well...

at least for this last year.

Last year?

We've been running this Christmas tree farm

for over forty one years now.

I used to do all the chopping,

but she was the brains.

Just got too expensive to maintain.

Sometimes, life throws you curve balls.

That moonshine sure was good!

Whoa, I think I got drunk

smelling your breath!

Why am I Santa?

Well, you insisted on trading outfits with my sister.

I bet she loved that.

Okay Mrs. Claus,

it's time for you to dream of the North Pole.

Hey Liam?

Thanks for inviting me.

Your fiancé's going to love it here.

Goodnight.

I wanna be a fiance!

You up, candy cane?

Yeah!

Just getting my life back on track!

Wow, you sure are chipper this morning!

That moonshine is magical!

I'm not even hungover!

Yeah, you passed out at like eight o'clock.

- What is this?

My Life Plan!

Reach Second Base with JTT?

That was a while ago...

I amnotgoing to stay down!

I'm the girl who won the library contest!

I read three hundred books over the summer,

and guess what I won?

A book?

Five books!

I-am-Noelle, and I don't need Mr. Stupid Perfect Face!

You don't need any man!

In kindergarten,

I rallied the class against nap time!

In high school, I was Editor in Chief of two newspapers!

And I didn't even go to the other school!

In college I wrote an exposé about the football coach

and got him fired!

As well you should have!

I am Noelle Baker - journalist extraordinaire!

Yes you are!

I get up at 6am to do yoga!

And I'm a fighter!

I am going to get my life back on track!

Where's Buster?

He's...

downstairs...?

My-GOSH-I-am-SO-SORRY!

Not to worry, sweetie.

It's nice to have a puppy around again.

Don't sweat it. This is what puppies do.

We've had plenty of chewed destruction.

Buster!

You're a bad boy!

Bad boy!

Ya know, Liam here knows a thing or two

about dog training.

That's right...

In fact, you meet me outside in twenty.

Outside?

Why are we outside instead of being cozy and inside again?

You'll see.

You know, I'm going to get back on track

with my research.

If I have a killer article on Felicia's desk,

I know I can save my feature!

It's good to you see you motivated again.

Purebred huskies!

After you.

Alrighty! All tucked in?

You ready, buddy?

You ready?

Yup.

Alright!

Okie dokie.

Alright boys!

Hike, hike hike hike!

This should be interesting.

No.

So we've got a bit of a family tradition,

you'll know the right tree when you see it!

Can't we just pick one and get it over with.

NO, no, no - you gotta pick the right one!

Trust me - family traditions are overrated!

That one!

Do we really have to chop it down?

Well, Joyce is the lumberjack in the family.

We mark it and she comes and picks it come later.

But it's so beautiful...

Don't worry, for every tree we cut down,

we plant two in the spring.

Circle of life and all that.

There we go!

Alright.

Well, this little guy looks pretty cold,

you wanna go for a run?! Come on!

C'mon Buster!

Let's go! C'mon Buster! C'mon!

C'mon Buster! C'mon!

- Good boy!

Sit.. Buster...

Sit.

Wait for me!

Sit..

Good boy!

There you go!

Alright, let's go! C'mon!

C'mon!

C'mon Buster!

Man...

Hey!

Pretty wild night last night?

I haven't been this hungover since college.

Yeah, we're both single again.

Pretty great?

Are your kids coming today?

Yeah, I haven't seen them in like, a month.

I think I've made a terrible mistake.

Yeah...

Yeah...

It was only in the tranquility of the countryside...

that a realization materialized.

The secret to a lasting marriage is the...

Buster!

I'm trying to work!

No! Hey!

Noo..

Okay, where was I?

The secret to a lasting marriage is the effort...

Wooo!!!

I was born to ride!

What the...?

Let's do this!!

Joyce, to the rescue!

WOO HOO!

Yay!

WOO!

Hey Liam!

Hey!

Joyce just roared in with that tree we picked out.

Well let's go help her!

My parents.

I remember you said that they're...

Not around anymore?

Car accident, yeah.

Thank God for Gran and Gramps, though.

Wow...

Easter Island?

Are these all the places you've been?

Yeah.

There's still so much more to explore.

Jessica sounds like she'd be all about that.

She is.

It's just...

getting her to sit still, that's the problem.

Well,

she'll be here soon.

Yeah, hopefully tomorrow.

She got delayed again.

There's just not much time left here, ya know?

Why are you guys selling?

This place is so magical.

Yeah it is...

Gran used to keep the books for the Christmas tree farm.

She kept us afloat.

But Gramps hasn't been able to pay the property taxes

the last couple years.

We all thought Gran had a rainy day fund saved up

but, there's no record of it at the bank.

Gramps has no choice but to sell.

They're turning this whole area into a ski resort.

Maybe we could come visit one day...

All that travelling must really make you miss this place.

You know, I'm actually thinking of giving up the

adventure articles and writing about nature on the farm...

Your adventure column is so popular.

Cover pagepopular.

My heart's just not in it anymore.

You know,

I haven't decorated a Christmas tree in years.

Really?

Yeah!

Todd is allergic to pine trees.

And polyvinyl chloride.

It's what they make fake trees out of.

Um, instead we usually put a big Christmas bulb

on his interior bamboo garden.

That's the saddest thing I've ever heard!

You know what?

It is kind of sad.

Well,

let's go decorate a Christmas tree!

Okay.

Eggnog?

Extra cream!

Thanks!

It really is the perfect tree.

Awww, will ya look at this!

Liam made this when he was in kindergarten!

Gramps...

Aww, it's so cute!

So how should we attack this?

Um, is there a specific color coordination?

Or a spatial orientation between ornaments?

It's been awhile since Noelle's decorated a Christmas tree.

It doesn't have to be perfect.

Just pick an ornament andfeelwhere it should go.

How's that?

That's it!

Ho ho...

That's it!

Hi!

Alright, let's get this tree decorated

for crying out loud.

I don't have a bow but I've got aboa.

Hey, what's this one?

A souvenir from England?

That's an ornament that Gram made

for our 30th anniversary.

We used to talk each other in fancy British accents.

He was Lord Farthington and

she was Lady Primrose.

Well when you're with the one you love,

you can always be yourself.

And we're all a bit daft

sometimes, aren't we, luv?

That's the most relatable piece of advice on marriage

I've gotten so far...

Could I interview you?

Su... Sure!

Yeah.

Martha's office.

...What happened?

Things got a little disorganized after she passed.

A little?

I've never been interviewed before,

kind of feel like a celebrity.

Okay let's get started!

Alright!

So you and Martha were married for how long?

Forty three years.

It would've been forty six this past August.

Would you say your marriage was happy?

Functional?

Definitely happy.

And definitely not functional

but in the best way.

We were both passionate people.

We fought loud and we fought hard.

But there'd come a point in every argument

where we'd just look at each other and laugh.

What difference did it make who dragged mud into the house?

Or who set the barn on fire?

We loved each other.

Todd and I never fought.

I always thought that was a good thing.

Either, one of you didn't care enough,

or one of you cared too much

Are you okay, honey?

I don't know what went wrong with Todd.

I tried really, reallyhard.

You can't change who you are

to make someone love you, Noelle.

But if you let yourself

beyourself,

the right man will love you for who you are.

Would you say she made you a better person?

Let me put it this way...

when you spend a lot of time with someone,

they have an effect on you.

Some people bring out the worst in us,

some people bring out the best.

Both are equally true.

But with Martha,

not only could I be myself,

I was thebest versionof myself.

Hi.

There's a signature missing

on the resort development file!

Thesignature.

Okay - I'm on it!

You'd better be

or you can kiss that new office of yours goodbye!

At least I still have you.

And that's why I always say,

if you've got a grievance with a beaver -

Don't climb a pine tree!

Can you believe this is my first time camping?

Yeah, I can.

This isn't camping.

Yeah, the bedrooms and the toilets

are right behind you.

I guess this is my first time

around an outdoor fire.

And wearing flannel!

It looks fantastic on you.

And it's so comfortable.

I could get used to this!

Glad you like it.

I had a gas fireplace in my old apartment,

but you couldn't roast marshmallows there.

You guys have a fork?

Kidding!

You're funny!

Do you want me to roast you another?

Yeah.

Hey!

Ohhhhh

Yeah!

Nice throw!

Okay, thank you.

Noelle...

Goodnight everyone!

No!

No! Buster!!

Buster, why?

That's not very nice.

This little fur ball needs to go to doggy boot camp!

TheNAVY SEAL versionof training!

Look, I will never finish my article if I can't

get my computer to turn on!

You think this is funny?

Yeah, a little.

I guess it's kind of funny.

Don't worry, Stanley McGibbons can fix anything.

He's one of Gramps' best friends.

"Inter-webs"?

Yeah, anything.

C'mon Buster!

Well, hullo there, Liam!

Stan Stan the milk man!

Former milk man!

Good to see you!

So we have a liquid damaged laptop for ya!

A computer book!

I'll have it fixed for ya in a jiffy!

Are you sure he knows what a computer is?

Technical support has nothing on old Stanley.

He's been fixing things for decades.

Well, in the meantime,

I need to check Jessica's flight info.

I'm going to check my emails.

What the...?

Buster!

Buster, mommy really needs to check

her email...

Darn it!

Let me try.

Buster, come.

Good boy.

Sit...

There you go.

Wow Liam, that, that was really great.

Thanks.

Umm, I'm just gonna check my email!

Yeah.

I'll...

I'll be across the street, I just

have a couple of errands to run.

Um, I'm just gonna make a phone call!

Hey girl!

How's life on the farm?

It's fun and frustrating.

I couldn't feel frustrated if I tried.

Yeah, I saw your selfie.

You thinking about settling down again?

You know, the young one's are good for a night or two,

but...

I nearly threw my back out

trying to shave my legs.

Plus what's-his-name

doesn't get any of my pop culture references.

I can't be myself around him.

You can't be yourself?

Nope, he's Felix to my Oscar.

Yeah... I don't get that reference either.

How's the hunky cowboy?

That's the thing, he's...

great.

Really, really great.

Yeah, so far he's thrown me in a dog sled,

and we even decorated a realChristmas tree...

It's been fun.

A lot of fun.

Sounds divine.

Honestly, it's...

been more confusing than anything else.

I don't really feel like myself anymore!

Well at least you're learning how to have fun!

Where is Mr. Hunky now?

Running errands?

Is everything okay?

Jessica's not coming.

What can I get you?

Um,

a glass of champagne.

Did her flight get delayed again?

Maybe she...

She...

'lost her passport' this time.

I know what it's like

to have the perfect idea

of how things are supposed to work out, but...

life isn't always like that.

Come in!

I'm going home to change my relationship status!

She's just gonna break your heart.

You're not "Big Spoon Searching For Little Spoon."

No...

I'm Todd.

Todd...

Todd... Todd...?

Noelle's boyfriend?

Don't you meanex-boyfriend?

I know she was close to you.

I'm just trying to find her, I...

I want to set things right.

I really, really don't want to end up

40 years old living in a bachelor pad,

eating I don't even know what kind of take-out

wallowing in my own filth,

while my friends are coaching little league

and I'm just the creepy uncle that shows up

- and everyone's like... - Alright!

Hang on.

Noelle said she could be found here,

in case I needed her.

Seriously thank you Heather.

You know, I get it.

Caged bird wants to sing.

But I just, I don't wanna cage anybody!

You know?

I just wanna hold her tight, close, you know?

- Can we get another... - No, no, no, okay

Okay...

Whoa

Okay cowboy, you are cut off!

Come on, grab your jacket, let's go!

I'm so sorry, yup mhmm Okay, you take...

Where's Buster?!

He's right here!

He's ready to go, let's go!

Hey Buster! Hey Buster!

Who turned the sun on?

Have we been out all night?

Nope!

You just got an early start.

One step at a time.

Okay Liam, where are your keys?

In my pocket, in the back pocket.

Okay!

Let's get you in the car...

Okay..

- Sorry.

Stay!

C'mon Buster!

You're gonna feel much better than him.

Okay!

I can do anything.

Including drive shift.

You mean 'stick'.

Okay...

not bad.

Hold up!

That was fast!

"Fast" is my middle name.

It's on the house.

Thank you Stanley!

Just get him home safe.

I'll try!

Here.

Okay!

Everything's backwards!

Alright, alright...

I'm sorry about this.

I know what it's like to wait for something.

There's a lot of history here, isn't there?

After Mom and Dad died,

she's the only home I had.

I just...

I just want to show Jessica how amazing this place is.

It is amazing.

Goodnight.

Buster! Here, sit...

Buster, Buster, Buster.

Sit!

Good boy!

Good boy, Buster!

Aww, that's so great!

You're a natural!

Well, I've had a lot of practice.

Spent years working with the dog sleds.

I can't get this guy to stay though.

You and me both.

Give me a hand with the kibble?

Okay.

Wow.

That's a lot of dog food.

Well when it came to the dogs,

Martha always kept the place well stocked.

Grab an end?

Yeah sure.

Buster, you already had dinner!

It's important to set rules when you're training dogs,

but Grams and I were always softies.

How did you know she was "the one"?

Back in the day, I was no innocent.

A regular man-about-town if you will.

But she could see right through me.

To the real me.

Do you think you could ever love again?

You're sweet, Noelle.

But I'm a little old for you.

You still got it, Gramps.

There you are.

I haven't seen you in days.

I'm proposing.

To Noelle.

Moose Feed?

Noelle you in there?

Whoa...

Hey!

Hey, good morning... Noelle...

I'm writing!!!

Man, I must've fallen asleep...

Wow, that looks great!

It's the only thing I know how to make.

Well, thatand mac n cheese.

Really?

Mac n cheese is the only thing I can cook too!

Did you do all this?

You know me, I can't stand a mess.

Hey I want to apologize for yesterday.

I was an idiot.

Don't worry about it.

And I also wanted to say thank you for everything.

Are you kidding?

My dogruined your Christmas tree,

peed on your blanket

and you're basically hosting a homeless person.

Don't worry about it honestly.

I woke up this morning and

I decided to write my first nature article:

'Simple Pleasures on the Farm.'

Now it's, it's rough, but I would love it

if you looked it over.

Yeah, of course! I'd love to.

And I know you've got your own paper to write and everything,

but it is Christmas Eve...

...Yeah?

...and I thought maybe we could have a little fun.

Hey!

Santa needs some little helpers!

You are so lucky that there is a beautiful

ham in there that needs immediate glazing!

Okay!

Now, my rule of thumb is the more cheese the better.

That's my kinda girl.

Not likemy girl.

Like a friend.

A girl friend.

But not like...

That smells great!

Hot ham coming through.

Ooh!

Good job!

Thank you.

I wanna thank you guys for being here.

You've made this last Christmas on the farm very special.

And wherever life takes us,

I want you all to know

that Gramps is only a phone call away.

I'd like to say,

that this has been the best Christmas ever.

I never thought in a million years that

I would ride a dog sled,

or build a campfire,

or...

learn to sew.

Would you look at that...

Thank you,

all of you.

For everything.

Cheers!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

That's nice.

Now, as Grandma always used to say,

Let's have supper, guv'na!

Those potatoes were absolutely creamy and delicious!

Well instead of water I boil them in whipping cream.

The ham was heavenly.

Thanks Gramps!

I think I know your secret though...

A little bit of moonshine...

Hey Noelle? There's one last thing

I wanna do with you.

Aw Gramps, yeah... I was pretty heavy

with the pour today.

Weren't there more of us?

I think they left.

Is he cold?

Okay!

You have to close your eyes from here on.

Trust me.

Give me your hand.

Keep 'em closed!

Woah, hey watch your step.

Is this where you kill me?

Alright.

Open your eyes.

...It's incredible!

M hmm.

Sorry! I know you have a fiancé.

I broke it off.

Liam... I am so sorry.

Don't be.

I was always second in her life.

Second to work,

second to travel...

I don't want to be someone's 'second'.

I'm actually starting to realize it was for the best.

We are two very, very different people.

I

I was going to share this with her,

but I'm happier I get to share it with you.

Thanks.

Looks like she showed up after all.

Noelle!

Todd?

What are you doing here?

I came to find you.

You're really roughing it?

Well, it is the holidays

and Liam invited me after youkicked me out!

About that...

I'm really sorry.

Everything happened so fast.

I just got spooked.

But I was wrong.

I need a good woman behind me, Noelle.

Smart, sophisticated,

perfect.

Really?

I was awful.

But I want to make it up to you.

I've got a surprise.

Noelle,

I love you.

Let's just be in the moment.

Okay.

Don't forget to get Buster!

Of course...

Easy boy...

It's me, your 'daddy'.

Congratulations.

This surprise is going to beBIG.

I'm finally making her dream come true.

We'll be back in an hour to pick up her things.

Thanks!

So...

where are we going exactly?

Let's not spoil the surprise.

What's this?

Just some papers I need what's his name to sign.

Happy coincidence?

Two birds with one stone.

Wait, what?

It's just finalizing the transfer of ownership.

Thisis the property that got you that big promotion?

Yep.

Look at all this wasted potential.

We'll fix that.

Don't worry!

We'll get you back to civilization soon enough.

That guy is finally going to ask her to marry him, isn't he?

I think you're right Gramps.

Liam.

Youlovethis girl, don't you?

Get on!

Right this way m'lady.

What are we doing here?

You'll see.

Isn't... Buster coming?

We should probably just leave him in the car.

For

safety purposes.

Surprise!!

Helen?!

I told you the dog would work.

What are you doing here?

You'll see.

Joyce to the rescue!!

Woo hoo!

Whoa whoa whoa, look out!

Noelle, my love...

I can't believe you set all of this up!

No, my interns did.

Good job!

You're both not fired!

We do have fun.

Don't we?

What... is all of this for?

This is part of your surprise.

Did somebody saysurprise?

Mr. McGibbons?

I'm also the town jeweler!

Todd...

I couldn't decide on one, so...

I just got them all.

My gosh...

Noelle,

we've been together for five years,

and those have been the happiest of my life.

You're the perfect girl for me and with you by my side,

I can do anything...

So,

Noelle Baker,

will you marry me?

I...

Buster!

No!

I thought I locked that little mutt in the car!

What do you mean, "little mutt"?

That flea bag ruins everything!

Did you guys ever have a moose?

No...

We need to et to the farm!

What is going on?!

I've driven shift!

I can do anything!

You heard the lady!

Let's jet!

You're riding with me, cowboy!

C'mon Buster!

Hey Gramps!

H-Hi!

What the?

Buster, what's going on here?

My goodness...

my goodness.

Noelle! What's going on?

Okay, "Moose Feed"

Moose feed?

Does that mean anything to you?

Gram always said the Huskies

had a moose-sized appetite.

My...

THE BARN!

You see anything out of the ordinary in there?

Not yet!

SPIDER WEB!

Moose Feed.

I got it!

What are you going to do?

It was so beautiful!

Kids these days...

Where is everyone?

What is that?

When I was organizing Gram's papers,

I noticed that every month over five hundred dollars

was marked under "Moose Feed".

That's when it clicked!

Thiswas her rainy day fund!

She's been doing this for over forty one years.

There's gotta be hundred of thousands of dollars in here!

We can keep the farm!

It's a Christmas miracle!

What is happening?

Son,

we're keeping the farm!

Noelle...

how could you do this to me?

They're going to repossessmy watch.

Todd...

When you broke up with me,

I was devastated.

It felt like everything I ever dreamed of

was ruined.

In our time apart,

I got to knowme.

You're a perfect guy, Todd.

You're smart,

driven,

you still have all your hair.

You're just not the perfect guy for me.

Are you...

breaking up with me?

Don't do it, Todd!

Erica?!

Who are you?

I'm Todd'srealgirlfriend!

I...

I retract what I said about you beingperfect.

Guys I have a confession to make.

When I said we lost the box of tinsel this year.

That wasn't entirely true.

Yeah...

Cause... because you put it on the vest?

- I put it on the vest. - Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Yeah. It's working!

Aww Buster!

Look at him go!

Norman!

Your hot chocolate is ready!

Coming!

Woo hoo!

Hot chocolate!

I got you something.

Aw you shouldn't have...

A frame?

It's for when you get that first cover story.

We're gonna frame it.

Liam...

Thank you.

Come here.

I've spent a lifetime searching

for the 'perfect' key to make a relationship last...

I've learned that the greatest relationships

are the ones you never expected

and through life's triumphs and heartaches...

The one person you'll always have, is yourself.

So be kind to yourself...

And if you choose to share your life,

do it with someone who makes you happy,

not someone you have to impress.

When the person you're with not only lets you beyourself,

but helps you be the best version of yourself...

I realized that there is no 'perfect key' to a relationship.

It doesn't have to be perfect.

It just has to be true.

I'm so proud of you!

Well, a great journalist once told me,

to write from the heart.

That is good advice.

That guy must have been a genius.

Next up is 'Simple Pleasures on the Farm' by Liam Swift.

Buster!

- Hi Buddy! - Hey Buddy!

Here's your new sister Holly!

There she is!

Go get her!

You're so cute.

No, that's my magazine!

Hey Buster!

Are you guys getting along?

Do you love him as much as I do?

Yeah?

Puppies.

The best.