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-� O, Christmas tree O, Christmas tree �

� Your branches green Delight us �

� O, Christmas tree O, Christmas tree �

� Your branches green Delight us �

� They're green When summer days are bright �

� They're green When winter snow is white �

� O, Christmas tree O, Christmas tree �

� You give us So much pleasure �

-Well, if that doesn't fill you with the Christmas spirit,

I don't know what will.

Thank you all for worshipping with us,

and I want to wish you all a Merry Christmas.

May the Lord bless you

and keep you,

and make His face to shine upon you

and give you peace.

-Bye.

-Sadie, I think

Brandon and Rachel want us to go skating with them.

-Ben, we don't have time for skating.

What about our tree?

-You're just saying that because you're terrible at it.

-No, I'm not.

-It's okay.

We all have our weaknesses.

-Hey, Dad. Ben and I are gonna hang out for a bit.

-Okay, Sadie-bug.

You just make sure you're home in time for dinner.

-Bye, Mom!

-Bye, sweetie.

-Have fun skating, okay?

-We will, Mom.

-Don't forget your gloves!

-We'd like a tree, please.

-And we want it to look like this.

Okay. We're ready.

-We gather here today

to celebrate the magic of Christmas!

-As the guardians of this forest,

we vow to come back every Christmas Eve

to plant a new tree

and create an entire Christmas forest.

-Yeah, I asked my dad about that.

He's not gonna let us plant a bunch of trees

in the church's backyard.

-Fine. Then we'll come back every Christmas Eve

and visit this tree.

-For the rest of our lives, until we die.

-Until we die.

-And now, the list!

-This Christmas, I wish for

a She-Ra, Princess of Power action figure,

a Millennium Falcon,

and to be in a Janet Jackson music video.

-And I wish for a Nintendo,

an A-Team pinball machine,

and a pair of Air Jordans.

-Everyone knows that when you make a wish

next to a magic Christmas tree,

Santa has to make it come true!

-Santa, hear our Christmas plea

and give your magic to this tree.

I know it's not part of the pact,

but I got you a present.

Here.

As your best friend and next-door neighbor,

it's my responsibility to make sure

that you listen to good music.

You can thank me later.

-I actually got something for you, too.

-This is so cool!

-Perfect.

-I'll stick it on with my gum.

-Our tree's first ornament.

-Merry Christmas, Sadie!

-Merry Christmas, Ben.

-I'll be at your house by 6:00.

-Cool! I probably won't sleep tonight.

-Me neither!

-Later, Sader!

-See you then, Ben!

-Mom, we have sold a lot of wreaths this year!

-This has been our busiest Christmas yet.

Thank you, Ben.

I'm sure you didn't want to spend

your first winter break from college

helping your Mom out at work.

-School is literally 20 minutes away, it's fine.

-I know, but still.

Ever since your Dad...

-I wouldn't have been able to run this place all by myself.

-Well, you never are by yourself.

I'm always with you, and so is Dad,

in spirit, okay?

Plus, it's been fun hanging out with you.

I'm serious! It has!

-Merry Christmas Eve!

-Hi, Sadie! -Hi, Ms. Lockwood!

-Ben told me you got a late acceptance

to that art school you wanted to go to. Congratulations!

-Thanks. Yeah, I still can't quite believe it.

-They got a pretty amazing photography department.

Hardly anyone ever gets in.

-Ooh...

-I think you should be thanking me right now.

-For what?

-Don't forget, I'm the one who got you

that first camera, that Polaroid.

I basically jump-started your whole artistic journey.

-Yeah, keep telling yourself that, okay?

-I will. -So, when do you start?

-Oh, I leave in a few days.

I'm driving across country with my parents.

-Oh- -We'll keep you in our prayers.

-Uh, Ms. Lockwood,

do you mind if I steal Ben a little early today?

We only have six hours until service,

and we have three more Christmas movies to watch.

-We've already watched nine movies this week!

-That's because it's called "The 12 films of Christmas,"

and besides, I saved the best three for last.

-The Muppet Christmas Carol is not a cinematic masterpiece!

-

-You are not getting out of this, okay?

I'm gonna need you to fall into the holiday spirit.

Fall into it.

-Well, Sadie has a point.

It is Christmas Eve.

So why are we still open?

Go ahead! I'll close up.

-Thank you! Love the bow, by the way.

-Bye, now. See you in church!

-All right.

-Let's go!

� Your boughs are green In summer's glow �

� And do not fade In winter's snow �

� O, Christmas tree... �

-Oh, Christmas movies and cupcakes...

this must be what heaven feels like.

-Mm.

-What?

-What?

-Oh.

Hold on.

-� ...For ev'ry year �

� The Christmas tree �

� Brings to us �

� Both joy and glee �

-I think I need help with the gingerbread cookies.

-Now?

-In the kitchen.

-What?

� O, Christmas tree O, Christmas tree �

-Can we make this fast?

They're just about to do the angels' dance.

Wait, you don't need help with the cookies.

-Sadie, we're not baking cookies.

We're talking about what just happened in there!

-What do you mean?

-You! Ben!

The frosting!

What is going on with you two?

-Nothing!

-Hey, man. Did I make things weird?

Me, Sadie... the frosting thing?

-Shh. It's the angels' dance.

-Dude?

-Seriously.

-Look, are you asking if anyone's noticed

you're crushing hard on Sadie?

-That's not what I asked.

-Because the answer's yes.

Everyone in Newberg knows it.

-Wait, why does everyone think I have a crush on her?

-You're seriously gonna sit there

and tell me that you don't?

-Trust me, I know these things.

Brandon used to look at me the exact same way.

Oh, you don't like-like him, right?

-Sadie!

-What? He's over there looking really cute tonight,

don't you think?

-It doesn't matter!

He's your best friend!

Do you know how weird that would be?

-Well, what about you and Brandon?

-Exactly! We were never friends.

That's why it works.

Besides,

you're leaving in three days.

-Well, yeah, that's why I was thinking,

if there's something there, maybe I should find out

before I move all the way across the country.

-No! Because you can't do anything about it

from Rhode Island.

All it will do is mess things up between you.

-Do you really think so?

-Yes.

You can't fall in love with your best friend.

-You're no fun.

-But you're not thinking about making a move, are you?

-Uh-

-Do you really want to be in a long-distance relationship?

I mean, you couldn't make it last two weeks

with the last girl you were dating,

and she only lives a block away.

-Because she had the weird sneeze.

-Do you really want to ruin your friendship with Sadie

by falling in love?

-Wouldn't falling in love make the friendship better?

-No!

I mean, look at Romeo and Juliet.

They weren't friends.

Their families hated each other,

and that's the greatest love story of all time.

-Is it?

That didn't exactly end well for them.

-That's not the point.

Dude, trust me.

You can't fall in love with your best friend.

-You don't know.

-Oh... it gets more beautiful every year.

-It really does.

-Coffee?

-You brought coffee?

-Mm-hmm.

-I could kiss you right now!

-Yeah, keep dreaming.

-

-All right!

-Grab one of those.

-Thank you.

-Oh! So warm!

-Ooh.

-Mm. Good call.

-Mm-hmm.

-Why didn't we do this from the beginning?

-We were eight.

-Oh, yeah. That's right.

So?

You ready to get this party started?

-You know I am!

-Great. -All right.

Santa,

hear our Christmas plea and give your magic to this tree.

-Oh, wait! Is it my turn?

-Yeah, I went first last year.

Get your head in the game, Sadie.

-Okay, Christmas police.

-Okay. Dear Santa-

for Christmas this year,

I want...

a new pair of Doc Martens-

-Oh, you'll fit right in at art school.

-...A Star Wars VHS box set-

-You're such a nerd!

-...But most of all, I want tickets to Rent!

-I don't even know what that is.

-Ben, what? It'll change your life.

Okay, I'm gonna get tickets,

and then I'm gonna make you watch it,

and you're gonna love it.

-Yeah. We'll see.

-Okay. Your turn.

-My turn. Here we go.

Dear Santa-

this year for Christmas, I want...

a Playstation-

-Okay, I'm sorry, wait. Who's the nerd here?

-I want a pair of rollerblades-

-You're making this way too easy.

-And for Sadie to not have to leave.

-I know, I know you got to go,

and I'm-I'm proud of you, I just...

gonna miss you.

-I'm gonna miss you, too.

But I'm not gonna be that far away.

-Rhode Island is literally as far as you can get

without leaving the country.

-Well, I'll come home for summer.

And for Christmas, of course.

-I know, I know.

I guess it'll just be weird not having you around.

-Gifts! Gifts.

-Gifts, gifts...

-All right.

This is to help continue your musical education

while I'm away.

-Ooh!

-Isn't it cute?

-Yeah!

I love this.

-Ooh...

pretty box!

Ben! It's beautiful!

-This way, you can take our tree with you.

-Oh!

I'm gonna put it on right now.

-Let me help.

-Yeah? -Yeah.

-Okay.

-Ooh! -Yeah?

-It looks great.

-Merry Christmas, Ben.

-Merry Christmas, Sadie.

-All right, here we go! Yo.

We are already ahead of schedule

and making great time!

-Sadie? You have everything?

-Yeah, I think so.

I am so looking forward to a week of this.

-Mm.

-I'm kind of sad

that I feel like my entire life fits into the back of a sedan.

-Well, not everything.

-Mm!

Take care of our tree while I'm gone, okay?

-I will.

-All right. Sadie, you ready?

-Yeah.

All right. I gotta go.

-'Kay. Call me when you get there, okay?

-I will!

-Later, Sader.

-See you then, Ben!

� -Merry Christmas! �

-It's still two days until Christmas, weirdo.

-I know. I'm just really excited.

-Me too. When are you getting here?

-Well, I wanted to surprise you guys...

so I'm already home.

-What? I thought you were getting in tomorrow?

-Yeah, I caught a flight a day early.

-Hang on a second.

I'm talking to Sadie, okay?

She hasn't been home for Christmas in, like, forever.

Sorry about that.

Um, anyway, we have to go out tonight.

-Oh, I'm in!

-And Ben is gonna flip when he sees you!

-Yeah, I know.

We haven't seen each other in, like, three years.

Dear?

-All right. I should probably go.

-Me, too. I'll see you tonight.

-Later!

How can I help you?

� -Out jumps Good old Santa Claus �

� Down through the chimney With lots of toys �

� All for the little ones Christmas joys �

� Ho, ho, ho Oh, who wouldn't go? �

� Ho, ho, ho Who wouldn't go? �

� Up on the housetop Click-click-click �

� Down through the chimney With good St. Nick �

� Up on the housetop Reindeers pause �

� Out jumps Good old Santa Claus �

� Down through the chimney with lots of toys �

� All for the little ones Christmas joys �

� Ho, ho, ho Oh, who wouldn't go? �

� Ho, ho, ho Who wouldn't go? �

� Up on the housetop �

� Click-click-click �

� Down through the chimney With good St. Nick ��

-Sadie!

You all were great!

And thank you for remembering that, baby.

How're you doing?

-Hey, Dad!

-Oh, hey, Sadie-bug!

-When did you get here?

We were expecting you tomorrow!

-I flew in this morning from New York.

I made my deadline a day early.

-Well, that's good, because your mother was worried

that you wouldn't make it again this year.

-I wasn't worried!

I was... cautiously optimistic.

-Yeah. Is that what they calling it now?

-Well, did I miss something?

I thought the Christmas Carnival was always on the 20th.

-Oh! Last year, the community theater

put on a production of A Christmas Carol

on the same day.

We're not trying to compete with that again.

-So now the carnival's on Christmas Eve.

-Really? Oh! That's great, you guys!

I thought I was gonna miss it again this year.

Well, do you need help with anything?

I have a few hours to kill before I see everyone.

-Yeah, you know what?

I left the, uh, staple gun in the shed.

Could you grab that for me?

-Hey, I got you. I'm on it.

-Sadie-bug!

You're looking pretty good in that tool belt!

-It's a Christmas miracle.

-Hi.

-Hi.

-Wow, you look amazing.

-Well, thank you! You don't look too bad yourself.

Did you start working out or something?

-This is all natural!

This is all those years of hauling mulch at the nursery.

They've paid off.

-Oh, please. Those are show muscles.

-Are they?

-Okay, your guns are loaded.

-You were saying?

-Hey, you know what? This is perfect timing.

I'm setting up a booth for the nursery.

Want to help me find, like, 500 pinecones?

We're making wreaths.

-Well, I know just the place.

-Yeah? All right. -Yeah. Come on.

-So, moral of the story is, don't try to hug kangaroos.

They're terrifying.

-I can't believe you were in Australia.

That's crazy. Your job is so cool.

-Well, it's not as glamorous as you think.

-Magazine pays you to travel and take photos?

That sounds pretty glamorous.

-Well, don't get me wrong, okay?

I love my job.

And living in New York is amazing,

when I actually get to be there,

but there are some major downsides.

I have no control over my schedule.

This is the first Christmas that I've been off

in the past three years.

-Well, I'm just glad to finally have you back.

Our tree missed you.

-And I've missed it.

But this helped.

-I can't believe you still have that.

-Of course, I do.

Another downside is,

it's impossible to find a boyfriend

when you have to leave every three months.

-Oh, come on.

You telling me you didn't have some whirlwind romance

with an Australian surfer?

-No, I didn't.

He was a fireman.

-Ah... course he was!

-And his name is Liam, if you must know.

So what about you?

You still dating fro-yo girl?

-Her name is Heather.

She's a shift manager,

but no, we broke up at Thanksgiving.

-Oh, what did this one do?

Did she like eating cranberry sauce from the can

or something?

-She brought a store-bought pie to Thanksgiving.

Who does that?

-Wow... yeah, you really dodged a bullet with that one.

-I know.

-Speaking of...

-Oh, no, no.

-Oh!

-You're dead.

-No, Ben, seriously.

You have a problem when it comes to women.

-I have a problem?

-Yes! You break up with them

for ridiculous reasons! You're way too picky.

-I'm not picky. I know what I want.

-No, you know what you don't want.

That's not the same thing.

-What- Okay, okay, okay. Just stop. Stop. I give up.

-You give up?

-I give up.

-Okay.

-Say it. Say it! -Oh-

-Say it! Say it!

-Okay, okay- -Say it!

-"Girls rule, boys drool."

-And don't ever forget it, honey.

-You're even meaner than when we were eight.

-And stronger. And prettier.

-Oh. Okay.

-See? This is why I love coming home.

-To annoy me?

-Well, yeah. That too.

But mostly for all our holiday traditions.

Oh! Speaking of which,

we only have two days left until Christmas Eve,

and I want to do everything.

-Well, Rachel wanted us all

to get together and go ice skating,

Told her you wouldn't be interested,

since we all know you hate it.

-I don't hate ice skating!

-Yes, you do. You always have.

Since you stink at it.

-Oh, no. It's on.

-I'm terrible at nothing. -Okay.

-I'll show you. -Okay.

-I'll show you!

-Sure you want to do this?

-Oh, what's the matter, Ben?

You nervous I'm gonna prove you wrong?

-I'm more nervous you're gonna break something.

-You guys! I can't believe we're all hanging out again.

The last time we did this was... � in high school! �

-And it looks like

Sadie's just as bad as she was back then.

-Stop being a Grinch.

Take your time, Sadie.

-Oh, I'm ready! Are you coming, slow-poke?

-Yeah.

-I have a bad feeling about this.

-So do I.

--Hey....

You did it!

-He's good.

-He's always showing off! -He's good!

-Look at him go!

-Oh, whatever.

-It must be nice to finally find a group of people

who think you're cool.

-Don't be bitter 'cause you're jealous.

-Oh, come on. You saw me out there.

Admit that you are wrong.

I am actually a fairly good ice-skater.

-Okay. You're right.

You're not the disaster I remember

from when we were kids.

-Oh...

Look at them. They are so cute.

-I could've sworn they hated each other

when we were growing up.

-Yeah, me too. Shows how much we know.

-Guess opposites do attract.

-I never understood that- "opposites attract."

Like, wouldn't you want to be someone

who likes the same things you like?

-Or more importantly, hates the things you hate?

-Exactly. Like golf.

Like, I could never be with a guy who likes golf.

-Because it's the worst!

I legit broke up with a girl once

because her favorite holiday was Valentine's Day.

-Gross! Ugh! Pick a real holiday.

...Like Christmas!

-So, what, you got another lap in you?

-I think so.

-Go get it!

-All right.

-Oh!

-Sadie! -Oh...

-You okay?

-Ugh. Yes. Ooh.

That family came out of nowhere.

-Did they, though?

-Ooh, you have nice, broad shoulders there, Ben.

-Okay.

-Get off the ice. -Okay.

-All right. -I'm good.

-Ow.

-You good?

-Yes.

-Okay.

-Thank you so much for making me go ice skating.

I had so much fun.

-Me too.

I'm glad you're home.

-Yeah, me too. It's been way too long.

-Yeah, it has.

-Well...

-Well, good night.

-Good night.

-Hey!

We're still on for tomorrow, after the carnival?

-What's tomorrow?

-Very funny.

Our Christmas pact.

Make sure you bring extra ornaments.

We have three years of tree-decorating to make up for.

-I'm on it. Later, Sader.

-See you then, Ben.

-Hi, Mom.

-Hey, kiddo. How's it going over there?

Hanging in okay there by yourself?

-Good! Good.

People are going crazy for these wreaths,

I think we might sell out.

-Okay, I admit it. The booth was a good idea.

Keep this up,

and maybe I can retire sooner than I thought.

-Yeah. Ma, I got a customer.

I gotta go check on Brandon.

I think he's having trouble at the gift-wrapping booth.

-Oh, that poor boy.

All right. Talk later. I love you, Mom.

-How's it going?

-Killing it. Obviously.

-Hey. I need, uh, some advice about Sadie.

-Wow...

Only been back a day,

and she's already got her hooks in you, huh?

-Merry Christmas.

It's like we're back in high school!

-No, this is totally different.

-Oh, is it?

-Yeah. Yes, it is.

There's a connection there,

but I can't tell if she's feeling it, too.

-Here's a question-

have you ever actually told her how you feel?

-I mean...

-Okay, that's a "no."

Ben, I love you,

you're my best friend,

but I really, really don't want to have

this same conversation with you every 10 years.

So, please, for me, either let it go...

or do something about it.

-What if she doesn't feel the same way?

-Then at least you'll know.

You can take a chance... or you can lose your chance.

It's your choice.

Now, if you'll excuse me...

I got to go take a chance of my own.

Ahh!

Watch and learn, my friend.

-You can't jump on this.

-I'll see you later.

-I can't believe how much you've gotten to travel.

I'm so jealous.

The most exotic place I've been to is...

the "Leaning Tower of Pizza"-

in Portland!

-This place must feel so small after everywhere you've been.

-No! Not at all.

I've seen so many towns just like Newberg

all around the world.

They just speak a different language.

But this place... is special.

-Yeah, because I'm here!

-No, it's true.

When I'm on the road for a long time,

it's nice to know that I have a home to come back to.

I don't think I could keep doing this without you guys.

-Aw!

Who knows?

Maybe one day you'll finally get tired

of traveling the world

and you'll come back here for good.

-You're right.

Who knows?

-Ho, ho, ho...

Merry Christmas, everyone!

It's me, Santa Claus.

-Wait. Is that Brandon?

-Yup, that's him. -Gather around, gather around.

-Don't be shy, don't be shy.

Now, some of you may be wondering

why Santa is so early on Christmas Eve.

Well...

I have a very special present for a very special girl.

-I didn't know Brandon signed up to be Santa

for the carnival this year.

-I don't think he did.

-Rachel Scott, will you please come to the stage?

-Uh... go! Go.

-Rachel...

we've known each other our entire lives...

And I know this is crazy, but...

I don't want to spend another Christmas

just being your boyfriend.

So...

-Will you make me the happiest man in Newberg...

and be my wife?

-Yes!

--Congratulations!

-

-See? I know what I'm talking about.

Take your chance, Ben.

-Aw, Brandon!

Santa, hear our Christmas plea

and give your magic to this tree.

-Ben, will you read your list, please?

-My list? -Mm-hmm.

-Dear Santa-

this year for Christmas, I want-

-Insert "game console" here.

-Okay, Miss Know-It-All.

I was actually gonna say "coffee maker,"

because I'm an adult.

-Uh-huh. What's the next one?

-Nintendo Wii.

-Exactly what I thought!

-And to adopt "Keyboard Cat."

-Wait, that's the video online,

where the cat's playing the piano, right?

-That's the one.

-Oh! Truly a deserving wish.

Okay. It's my turn.

All right.

Dear Santa-

this year for Christmas, I want...

an iPhone-

-What's wrong with your RAZR?

-...A copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-

Nerd!

-...And for Britney just to get help.

-Oh, I think we all want that.

-Yeah. -Yeah.

-Okay. Gift time.

-You go first.

-Okay.

-Here you go.

-It's a box!

-It's a karakuri puzzle box.

I got it last year

when I was doing a shoot in Japan.

It's a crazy Rubik's cube.

You have to figure out how to open it.

And... the real gift is inside.

If you can solve it.

-That's really cool. Really cool.

-I knew you would like it.

I've been waiting a year to give it to you.

-Thank you.

-Okay.

-Now my gift's gonna seem kind of lame.

Don't get too excited.

-Are you kidding? It's huge!

My expectations couldn't be higher.

-Just keep in mind that some of us didn't have

a foreign country to source a gift from, so you gotta...

-Oh. Um...

It's, uh...

-It's for your camera.

-Like, a camera bag?

-Like a camera bag.

-Oh, it's kind of... large.

-Well, no, it's, like, it's carry-on.

You can carry it on...

-Okay. Yeah. I can... use this.

I love it. Thank you.

-I knew you would.

-Sadie...

I want to tell you something.

-What?

-Well, it's not the best time,

with you headed to New York...

Oh...

Sadie...

-Sadie, I love you!

-Liam?

-I've been wanting to tell you that for six months.

I never should've let you get on that plane.

-Liam, what are you doing here?

-Liam? Like, the...

"the Australian surfer-dude," Liam?

-Uh, fireman, actually.

-Ben. Hi.

-Nice to meet you, mate.

Sadie, I can't stop thinking about that night in Melbourne.

What you said about living in the moment,

sharing an adventure...

I was a fool to want to stay in Australia,

but I'm ready now!

I've flown across the world to prove it to you.

-Liam, this is crazy.

I know it's crazy,

but I knew if I didn't take my chance,

I was gonna lose it.

Should we give it a shot, see the world?

-Oh, well... I have to go home,

and once I get there,

I don't know where they'll send me.

-Well, I've always wanted

to spend New Year's Eve in Times Square.

Whatever comes next, we can go there together.

What do you say?

-Yes!

Yes!

Oh, my gosh.

Oh, my gosh! This is crazy!

I-I have to tell Rachel.

I have to tell my parents.

This is unbelievable.

-Yeah, it really is!

-Ben, do you mind if I show Liam around the carnival?

-Sure. Sure. Have fun.

-Oh, why don't you tag along, mate?

There's plenty of games for everyone.

-Yes, and Liam should definitely get to know my best friend.

-No, I'm good, mate.

-No, come on! It'll be fun!

-What, you afraid of a little friendly competition, are you?

-All right. You're on.

You're on.

-You ready?

-Wait, wait, wait, wait!

-Let's go!

-Maybe next time.

-That was amazing!

-Aw. Thank you.

Very sweet.

Oh, wow!

Oh! Thank you.

-� We wish you A Merry Christmas �

� We wish you a Merry Christmas �

� We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year �

-May I?

-� Good tidings we bring To you and your kin �

� Good tidings for Christmas �

� And a Happy New Year �

� We all know That Santa's coming �

� We all know that Santa's coming �

� We all know That Santa's coming �

� And soon will be here �

� -Good tidings we bring To you and your kin �

� Good tidings for Christmas �

� And a Happy New Year ��

-Oh! It's beautiful!

Okay, take it in this way.

Now, bring it in. Watch the decorations.

Okay, watch the walls.

-We're not going to hit the walls.

-What was that?

-Nothing.

-It's perfect.

I can't believe what great shape it's still in.

-I'm surprised your Mom kept your old crib for so long.

-Well, her mom's kind of a hoarder.

-Thank you for doing this, Ben.

The crib would've never fit in Brandon's car.

-Aw, please. You guys aren't even an hour away.

Besides, I love coming to the city.

-Uh, no, you don't.

-No, I don't.

-Who's ready to party?

-Oh! You made it!

-Yes. Oh! Merry Christmas!

Hey!

Aw. here's Liam?

-Oh, he decided to go home for Christmas.

-Hey!

-Wow, you're, like, really glad to see me.

-Just shut up and hug me!

-You sure have a lot of pom-poms, Ben.

-Brandon? -Mm?

--Every time.

-Well, some of us are taking this seriously.

-Well, I am taking this seriously. Look!

Okay, fine. I'll work a little longer.

Pass me the glitter.

-You guys better hurry up and get done.

We need to clean up.

Everyone's getting here in an hour.

-Wait, "everyone"?

-Yeah, my whole office is coming over.

-I thought when you said "ugly Christmas sweater" party,

you meant, like us and a few couples, tops.

Maybe a festive playlist.

-Oh, no.

This is our last Christmas before becoming parents.

We're goin' all out.

-All out?

I'm gonna need more glitter.

-So, Sadie, where are they sending you this Christmas?

-Mexico City.

-Feliz Navidad!

Hey, I'm sorry, babe,

but I forgot the Christmas pie

when I was at the farmer's market.

-They're still open till 4:00.

-I'll go get it.

-Yeah. I'll come with.

-Okay. Great.

-But...

...under one condition.

-Yeah.

Okay.

-Thank you.

I just can't wrap my head around

Rachel and Brandon becoming parents.

-Right?

I mean, could you imagine Brandon as your dad?

-Oh...

Ooh!

Farm-fresh and organic.

Now, this is the good stuff.

-Better be, 15 bucks a pop.

-You gotta love Portland, right?

-Yeah.

Liam go home for Christmas?

-Yep.

-Come on, Sadie.

I-I know when you're not telling me something.

What's going on?

-Well, Liam did go home for Christmas...

but he's not coming back.

We broke up, like, a week ago.

-I'm sorry, Sader.

What happened?

-I don't know.

I mean, at first, it was kind of romantic,

him dropping his entire life to be with me,

but after a while,

it just kind of felt like

neither one of us knew where we were going.

-You broke up with him?

-Yeah, well, I didn't think it was fair

to keep dragging him along

when I knew we didn't have a future together.

-When's your flight leave?

-Tomorrow. Why?

-I got an idea.

-Where are we going?

� O'er the fields we go �

� Laughing all the way... �

-I know it's not our tree,

but since you're not gonna be here for another Christmas Eve,

it has to- has to do.

-It's perfect!

Let the Christmas pact commence.

-Wait, wait. Before- before we do this...

I just want to apologize.

-For what?

-For not being there for you these last couple of years.

I just thought it was best to kind of, you know,

let you and Liam do your thing.

-No. I'm sorry, too.

I could have just as easily picked up the phone.

Look, Ben, you're my best friend,

and I don't want to worry about losing you

just because I have a weakness

for over-the-top romantic gestures.

-Well...

-In fact...

For Christmas this year,

all I want is...

no matter what happens,

no matter who comes into our lives,

from this point on,

we don't let anything come between us.

-You ready?

-Always.

� -Jingle bells Jingle bells �

� Jingle all the way �

� Oh, what fun it is to ride... �

-Hold on.

-� ...One-horse open sleigh ��

-All right, guys, it's time.

Remember? Remember what to do?

Start playing.

� O, Christmas tree O, Christmas tree... �

-This is just too perfect. Hold this.

Ready?

� O, Christmas tree O, Christmas tree �

� Your lights are shining brightly �

-It's perfect.

-All right. You ready?

-Mm-hmm.

-He's your seventh-grade crush.

-Mark-Paul Gosselaar!

-Yes!

-Next one.

He's a rapper, record producer...

I was obsessed with him in college!

-Jay-Z!

-Yes!

-It's not fair!

It's like- It's like you're two nerds with the same brain.

-Come on. One more, one more!

-S... star of the greatest Christmas movie ever.

-Muppet Christmas Carol!

Michael Caine!

-Yes! -Yes! Yes!

-In your face!

-I'm gonna take a break and check on Rachel.

-Yeah!

-Huh?

-Wow, that was really impressive.

-Yeah, we make a great team.

-Yeah, we're basically undefeated at "Celebrity".

-I can see that.

Brandon's team didn't stand a chance.

Hi, I'm Hannah.

-Oh, I'm Sadie.

-Hi.

-Ben. Nice to meet you.

-Yeah, you too.

So, how long have you two been together?

-Oh, no, we're not together. -Sadie and I are just friends.

-Oh. Interesting.

-Yeah.

-Maybe I should go get us some drinks.

-I can come help you.

-Oh, no. I got it.

-Okay.

-Hello.

-Nice sweater.

-A little something I-

-Did you make that yourself?

-I tried to, yeah.

-I like the sparkles.

-Thank you. I did what I could.

-Did you do that yourself?

-Yeah, I was just kinda making that up.

-Help me. -It's happening!

-Sadie! I'm having the baby!

-What? Right now? -Yes, now!

-The party's over! Everybody out!

-All right, everybody. This way! Come on. I'll get the truck.

-What do I do? What do I do?

I'll get the baby bag! I'll get the baby bag!

I'll get the baby bag!

Baby- where-

Oh, there it is!

I got the baby bag!

I got it!

-As you know,

next week will be my last service as minister

before Nadia and I retire to Palm Springs.

We're gonna miss you.

We're gonna miss all of you.

But I can say that...

we're not gonna miss

shoveling that driveway this time of year.

Apparently, in the desert, that's not an issue.

But I take comfort

in knowing that

our congregation

will be in the capable hands of Reverend Simmons.

So, please,

join me and stand

as we sing our final hymn.

� -O, come O, come, Emmanuel �

� And ransom captive Israel �

� That mourns in lonely exile here �

� Until the Son of God appear �

� Rejoice, rejoice, Emmanuel �

� Shall come to you O, Israel �

� Shall come to you O, Israel �

-Oh! She's so big!

-Ava, say hi to your Aunt Sadie!

-Hi, honey. Aw!

-How long have you been back?

-Oh, I got in late last night.

-I can't believe you're here a whole week before Christmas.

-Yeah. Honestly, it's kind of weird.

-I told you that she quit.

Sorry- that you're taking some time off,

to figure things out.

-No, it's okay, it is a weird time,

and I needed to take a break,

and with my parents moving and everything,

it just- it seemed like the right time.

-Oh, I think it's somebody's lunch time.

-Okay. I'll grab you, my love.

--We'll catch you later.

-Okay. Bye-bye, honey. -Buh-bye!

-How long are you guys in town?

-Just up visiting Grandma and Grandpa for the day.

We're heading back to the city tonight.

-But, wait, you're coming back for Christmas, right?

-Actually, no, our parents are coming to the city this year.

Life just keeps marching on.

Uh, speaking of which,

did you see who Ben brought to church?

Things must be getting pretty serious.

-You think so?

-Trust me, I work with Hannah.

Taking that girl out of the city is nothing short of a miracle.

-Hey! -Hannah!

-It's so good to see you, Sadie!

-Hey!

-Well, you too, Rach,

but I see you basically every day.

-Hi. You got a hug for me over there?

-Always.

-Aw! You two are so cute.

You guys, this town is adorable.

I'm so glad I get to see it at Christmastime.

Oh, my gosh, what are you doing tonight?

-Oh, Brandon and I are having dinner with our parents.

-Oh. Um...

-You're coming over for dinner at Ben's house!

-Unless you're too busy.

-No, no. Um, I can come.

-Great! I have a recipe for a vegan chickpea curry

that will literally make you cry.

-Oh. Sounds... fun?

-Yeah! We'll see you tonight.

-All right. -See you later.

-Wow.

You're in for quite the night.

-So, Sadie,

are you being whisked away

on another exotic travel assignment this Christmas?

-Actually, I'm kind of in between things at the moment,

though I'm being considered for a new job in London.

-Really? You didn't tell me that.

-Yeah, it's the editor for a new lifestyle magazine.

-Editor? Wow. That's incredible.

-Yeah, well, it's a long shot,

and I'd have to move to London, so.

-So, what are you- what are you thinking?

-I'm trying not to think about it.

Honestly, I'm just happy just to be able to take a breath

so I can help my parents with the move.

I just want to make sure

I'm able to enjoy my last Christmas here.

-Right.

-So, um, how's everything with the nursery?

-It's good.

Since my mom moved to Washington to be closer to family,

I'm running the place myself now.

And with the new landscaping business,

we hardly see each other.

-It is so strange seeing all those

"Lockwood Landscaping" trucks driving around town.

You're, like, a legit businessman.

-Who would've thought?

-I always knew you had it in you.

Ben, I need some advice.

With this being my parents' last Christmas here,

I wanted to get them something special,

so I was thinking about

making a photo album of Newberg.

What do you think? Is that too cheesy?

-Yes, it's too cheesy.

But they'll love it.

-Yeah?

-Besides, you've got, like, a billion photos

you've taken over the years.

Now they can actually be useful.

-Sadie, that is the sweetest thing

I've ever heard.

Ben always says how special Christmas is here.

-Yeah, it really is.

-Well... to Christmas in Newberg.

-Christmas in Newberg.

-It's crazy this is actually your house now.

-I know.

Homeowner and businessman.

I'm like a real adult, huh?

-That's the last of them.

Are you sure I can't help?

-Oh, no. You cooked up a storm.

We got this.

-Sadie, you're an angel.

I can see why Ben likes you so much.

Well, then, how does coffee sound?

Ben has an adorable

coffee machine I've been meaning to break in.

-Yes, please.

-Perfect.

I'll go start a pot.

-Thank you.

-Well, things seem to be going well with Hannah.

-Yeah, almost a year now.

It's the longest relationship I've ever had.

-Um, excuse me?

-You know what I mean.

Yeah, things are going great with Hannah, except...

Except our relationship has a one-hour commute.

She's probably gonna want to move in together soon, right?

-That would explain the sudden interest in Newberg.

So?

-So, that's probably the next step.

-Wow! I'm impressed.

Wanting to move in together?

That would've been more than enough

for the old Ben to break up with someone.

-Yeah. Well, maybe it was time for the old Ben to grow up.

-Thank you so much for inviting me over.

This was a lot of fun.

-It was our pleasure.

Get home safe.

-Later, Sader.

-See ya then, Ben.

-Aw, you guys are so cute.

-Oh.

-Hey.

I think I need your help.

Yeah.

-Again? Every year. Okay.

-

-Yeah that one.

You've got to jiggle the left side, though.

-Well, I know. It is my house.

-Move over, Sadie.

All right.

-Oh, you know what this reminds me of?

When we broke in the house that year after prom.

Except it was a lot warmer,

and you were a lot dorkier.

-Okay, whatever, corn rows.

-Oh, come on!

I got it!

-You got it?

Oh, my knight in shining armor!

-Get inside, please. -Okay, okay.

-Okay, just don't let 'em drop.

-I'm not, I'm not.

-Ouch!

-All right, I'm gonna head back.

-Wait! No. Come in.

-For what?

-'Cause I want to show you something.

-Hold this.

-Okay.

-That was definitely not as smooth as high school, but...

-Definitely not.

-Wait. Why didn't you...

Why didn't you just open the front door?

-What's the fun in that?

Come on.

-Where are we going?

-Just come on!

Quit asking questions all the time.

Shh. Be quiet.

You are not gonna believe what I found

while packing up my room.

-All right.

� -Ta-dah! �

-No way!

-I gave that to you, like, 20 years ago.

-You ready?

-Yep.

-There's still film in there?

-Shaking it actually do anything?

-No.

-Huh. Okay.

-Man, I'm gonna miss this place so much.

You remember when you made me paint your room purple

during your "Prince" phase?

-Yes!

Remember when we almost set the room on fire

doing your science fair project?

-Yup.

-We spent a lot of time up here over the years.

Guess once your parents are gone,

you won't have much reason

to come back to Newberg every year.

-Yeah, I've been trying to not think about it.

-I don't want to, either.

-Hey. Look.

Even though we haven't been able to do it every year...

I'm glad that we kept the pact going for so long.

Means a lot to me.

-It means a lot to me, too.

-Oh, look.

-It's getting late. -I better get...

...going.

-Yeah, um, well, thanks for helping me break in.

-Any time.

-Later, Sader.

-See ya then, Ben.

-Okay, family.

It's only a week until Christmas

and we still don't have a tree.

-I don't even care what kind it is.

I can barely see, I'm so tired.

--Oh.

-Hey, Sadie.

-Hey, Rach. Do you got a sec?

-Take the baby.

-Oh.

Oh...

-What's up?

-Hey, buddy.

-Do you got a minute?

-Yeah. What's up?

-Okay, so something strange happened.

-It's, like, one minute, we're having fun,

the next, we're, like, practically-

-...Practically kissing!

-Practically kissing?

So nothing actually happened?

-Because it sounds like nothing happened.

-But something almost happened!

-I don't even know what happened!

-Okay, so now I'm confused.

-What are we even talking about?

-There's something there!

-It's, like, for the first time,

I saw Ben as more than just a friend.

-It sounds like you were just caught up in the moment.

Going through all that old stuff.

-But what if it wasn't just a moment?

What do I do?

-Mess things up with the girl you've been dating for a year

just because your best friend might have "almost" kissed you?

-It sounds crazy when you say it like that.

-Am I crazy?

-No, you're not crazy.

You're just confused.

-I'm so confused, I've been trying to call her for days.

It's like she's avoiding me.

-I don't know how much longer I can keep avoiding him.

Like, I just don't want to talk to him

until I've had time to process all of this.

-You have to tell him how you feel, Sadie.

What does your heart say?

-Well, my heart says I don't want to lose Ben.

-The last thing you want to do is lose Sadie, right?

-Right.

-Well, maybe the fact that you didn't kiss

is the universe's way of telling you

you're meant to just be friends.

-No matter what happens,

you guys will always be friends.

-Hey, I really got to go.

Yeah, Rachel's gonna lose her mind

if we don't pick out this tree ASAP.

Good luck.

-I'm sorry I can't help more, Sades.

I need to get back to Brandon before he loses the baby.

I'll call you later.

Bye! Love you!

-But wait! What if...

Dang.

-Hey, Sadie-bug, want to come hang your stocking?

-Everything all right?

-Yeah. I'm sorry. I'm just a little distracted.

-Oh... yeah.

I think we know what's going on.

-You do?

-Of course we do. We're your parents.

-You're worried about the big move.

Last Christmas in Newberg.

Your mother and I feel the same way.

This place has been our home since before you were born.

-The thing about life

is you have to know when to move on.

-Yeah. You're right.

I mean, it's not like he's-

Newberg is going anywhere.

Guess I'm just realizing how important it is to me.

-The good news is, if you do miss him- it...

you can always visit.

-Yeah, it just will never be the same.

I'm- I'm gonna go get some fresh air.

-Hey...

-Hey.

Can I come in?

-Of course.

-First of all,

I want to say

that the past few days have been really weird

and I'm sorry.

-I'm sorry, too.

I should've taken the hint that you don't want to talk.

-No, but that's the thing.

I do want to talk.

I hate not talking to you,

especially when we're both in town.

It just- it doesn't feel right.

-I know.

-Ben, about the other night.

You're in a relationship, and-

-Look, Sadie- it's okay. Nothing happened.

-Yeah, but then why are things so weird between us?

-I don't know.

-Well, we made a Christmas wish together,

that we won't let anything come between us,

and I just don't want to lose what we have.

-I don't either.

-We were just caught up in the moment. Right?

-Right. -And like you said-

-...Nothing happened. -Nothin'.

-Nothing!

All right, um... anyway, I just...

I just came over to talk to you

to make sure we were good.

-Sadie, yeah. -Yeah?

-We're good.

-Okay. We're- We're good.

Yeah.

-Okay. Um...

All right, maybe I should just...

-Yeah. Yeah, of course.

-I'll talk to you tomorrow?

-Definitely.

-Okay.

-Later, Sader.

-See ya then, Ben.

-Hi there!

-Hey, baby!

-I can't get over this town.

-Oh, hey, Hannah.

-I knew Christmas here was gonna be magical,

but this is almost too much.

Look at that Santa.

He is perfect.

Where do they even find people like him?

-That's actually my dad.

-Get out!

-Hey, Dad!

-Hey!

-I can't believe Ben is willing to give this up.

-What do you mean?

-Sadie, what do I mean?

Ben loves this small-town vibe.

-Yeah, but what do you mean by Ben giving this up?

-He didn't tell you?

He's moving in with me.

I honestly thought you might've had something to do with it,

because I have been dropping hints for months,

and thought he just wasn't getting it,

and then out of the blue, he says...

"Let's give Portland a try."

I thought you guys talked about everything!

-Yeah, uh, so did I.

-I'm sure he was gonna tell you soon.

It's been a crazy couple of days.

-Yeah. Yeah, I'm sure.

-Speaking of which, I should probably go.

It's two days until Christmas,

I'm not even done shopping yet.

But I'll see you on Christmas Eve, right?

-Uh, you will?

-Yeah, we're all going

to the Christmas Carnival together, silly!

-Right! Right.

-I can't wait. Bye.

-Bye.

-Goodnight.

Merry Christmas.

-So when were you gonna tell me?

-I take it you ran into Hannah?

-Portland?

You're moving to Portland?

-Is it really that hard to imagine?

-Yes!

-Oh, come on! You've moved away from this place plenty of times.

You're up for a job in London.

-Well, that's because I'm adventurous and impulsive,

and you're...

-What?

-...Not!

-Okay, is this even really about me moving?

-This is about you not telling me.

-I do not need to run everything by you, Sadie.

If I'm gonna take this relationship serious,

this is what I need to do.

Moving on.

-Why is everyone moving on?

-Because it's time.

I finally see that.

The universe has spoken.

-What?

-Nothing. Never mind.

-Well, what about your house?

Your store?

-I'm selling the nursery.

I'll find plenty of work in the city

with my landscaping business.

And the house...

I wasn't really looking forward

to living next to new neighbors anyway.

-So that's it?

This is gonna be the last year of our pact?

-Actually...

I-I don't...

think we'll be able to do it this year.

-What?

-Yeah, I'm sorry.

Hannah's parents are in town for Christmas Eve, so-

-Ben! We made a promise to each other

that we wouldn't let anything come between us.

Between our pact.

-Come on, Sadie. We're not kids anymore.

The pact had to end eventually.

-So what?

Just like that, it's over?

-I think it's- I think it's time we let it go.

-Sadie?

-Okay.

I think I should just go.

-Okay.

Later, Sader.

-Bye.

-Merry Christmas Eve.

-Hey, Mom. -Hey, good morning, Sadie-bug.

You just getting up?

-Yeah, I didn't really sleep very well last night.

-Well, you better hop to it, we leave in 15.

-But I thought the Christmas Carnival

wasn't for another two hours.

-I know, but I just learned that there may be

a slight emergency with the Winter Wonderland scene.

Apparently, Ms. DeWeese has lost Frosty.

-Oh... yes, that is an emergency.

-So we'd better be going, then. See you later.

-I'll text you when we find Frosty.

-Okay, Daddy.

-Thank you.

-Okay, is this the cutest thing you have ever seen, or what?

-Dude, I'm so pumped

you're gonna be my neighbor again.

-There's so much cool stuff to do in the city.

There's a pop-up happening next week

that only sells fro-nuts.

-What's a fro-nut?

-Sweetie...

it's a frozen yogurt-filled donut.

-Huh.

-How have you not heard of it?

This is definitely gonna be a transition.

-Baby steps, bro.

-Okay, bro.

-Hey, can you get me a hot chocolate?

-Of course.

-Cute!

-Hi.

-Oh. Hey.

-Hey, Sadie.

About last night-

-No, it's okay.

I should be the last person to get upset about you moving.

I'm happy for you.

In fact, it helped me figure out something for myself.

-Oh, yeah?

-Yeah, you're not the only one moving on.

I have nothing anchoring me to Newberg anymore.

All I have now are memories.

So...

I've decided I'm moving to London.

-Wait. You got the job?

-Yeah, I got the job.

I fly back home to New York tomorrow to pack up my life.

-Wow. Congratulations, Sadie.

That's great.

-I'm excited.

-That's great.

-There you are! I thought I'd lost you.

Oh. Hi, Sadie.

-Hi, Hannah.

-Finally! -Where have you been?

You were supposed to meet up with us, like, an hour ago.

-Sorry, I got a little caught up taking pictures.

I'm doing a Christmas present for my parents.

-You're really going down to the wire.

-Well, it's pretty much done.

I just wanted to take some final photos, you know,

just so they can remember how special this place is.

-Speaking of which,

we have a lot of ground to cover.

I want to play some games, take some cute photos,

and then eat deep-fried everything.

-Well, you've got the right people

to show you around.

-Yeah, Ben and Sadie are basically

the king and queen of the Christmas carnival.

-So what do you say?

Another victory lap for the king and queen?

I want to make sure my last Christmas here

is everything.

-Let's do this.

-All right.

-Christmas Carnival!

-Hey, so...

Ben told us about moving in with Hannah.

You okay?

-Yeah, yeah. I'm okay.

Rach, seriously.

I'm happy for him.

Besides, it's like you said-

what we had was... just a moment.

He's finally found what he's been looking for.

-Come on. Let's go have some fun.

-My house is epic!

-Brandon, what are you doing?

-Trust me, guys, this is art!

-My gingerbread house is...

-Mine is perfect.

-Oh, my goodness, what is happening?

-Yay!

-Smile.

-Okay! -All right. Ready?

-Hey...

-Is that a nose?

-Okay, I need somebody else.

-Look at that!

-It's super-cute!

-Hey!

-Guys...

we are literally roasting chestnuts

over an open fire.

-Well, sorry, guys,

as much as I would love this to last forever,

I promised my mom I would help her close up her booth,

so I should get going.

-Okay.

-I'll see you guys tomorrow to say my goodbyes.

-Let's meet up first thing in the morning,

make sure our wishes came true.

-I'll be there at 6:00 a.m.

-Bye, Hannah.

-Is Sadie really coming over at 6:00 tomorrow morning?

-They have all kinds of weird stuff like that.

Like, you know, like their Christmas pact.

- Brandon... -"Christmas pact"?

-You know, that secret tree ceremony they do every year?

-What tree?

-The one right behind the church.

-What is he talking about?

-Nothin'. Just something Sadie and I

used to do when we were kids.

It's not a big deal.

-No. It... It sounds sweet.

I want to see it.

-We should probably get going, too.

My parents have been watching Ava all day.

-Okay.

-Come on, Brandon.

-Babe, the chestnuts aren't ready.

-Honey? Forget the chestnuts.

We have to go.

-Right. Okay.

Merry Christmas.

-Bye.

-Ho, ho, ho.

-Wow.

Ben, this is beautiful.

You guys have been coming here every year since you were eight?

-Yeah.

-I mean, I knew you and Sadie were close, but...

-Look, I know it might seem...

unusual, but, uh...

it started out as a silly pact that we made as kids,

and kind of, you know... kept going.

-Ben, it's not just a "silly pact".

You guys...

really have something special.

-Yeah, well, that's- that's all in the past now.

I'm going to get ready for dinner.

We're meeting my parents there in an hour.

Do you have the key?

Yeah.

-Hey, everything okay?

-I don't know. Is it?

-What do you mean?

-Ben, y-you hardly said a word at dinner.

It's like you weren't even there.

In fact,

ever since you told me you wanted to move in together,

you've been distant.

-Look, Hannah, I'm sorry.

I've just been thinking about how everything's gonna change.

I'm really gonna miss this place.

-Ben, moving in was your idea.

Is it the town you're going to miss, or...

is it Sadie?

I don't want to be the girl

that takes you away from the life that you really want.

-I really want this to work, Hannah.

-But it won't...

not if you're in love with her.

Are you in love with her?

-"But I heard him exclaim, 'ere he drove out of sight...

'Happy Christmas to all,

and to all a good night!'"

-It gets better and better every year!

-Aw, stop.

-Aren't you getting a little old for this?

-I will never be too old for this!

-Where you going, Sadie-bug?

-Well, I'm getting your gift.

I have something special for both of you.

-Now? What about tomorrow?

-Well, tomorrow's gonna be kind of crazy.

I still have to finish packing,

plus, saying goodbye to everyone

before I fly off to New York, so...

right now just feels kind of perfect.

-Hmm.

-I want to enjoy this with you

as our final, magical Christmas Eve moment,

just between the three of us.

-Well, since you put it like that...

-Hey! She said both of us.

-Wow.

-I know we're gonna have some new Christmas traditions,

but no matter where we celebrate-

whether it be Palm Springs or London-

I just want us to remember how Christmas was here.

-Hey! That's the first picture I took

of you and Ben at your Christmas pact.

-Yes, that is the second picture

to come from that camera.

The first one is still out there on our tree.

-Hey. What's going on with you and Ben?

Come here, honey.

-Mom, I'm trying to act like everything is fine,

but it's not.

And- And Rachel was right.

I mean, you can't fall in love with your best friend.

It just won't work, and now...

now I've lost Ben.

-Hey. Hey-hey.

Look at this.

You see this?

You will never lose Ben. Huh?

What you have is too strong.

Time can't even keep you apart!

-And this is beautiful...

but it's not for us.

This is for Ben.

It's Christmas Eve.

Why aren't you both at the Christmas tree?

-Well, Ben said he couldn't make it this year.

-Listen.

I've watched over that tree since you planted it,

and I know you've missed a few Christmases

over the years, but Ben?

Never missed one.

-Well, there's a first time for everything.

Besides...

I don't even know if I could say goodbye to him right now.

-Well...

whatever's going on between you and Ben,

I think you should give him this before you fly away.

And just remember...

...your Daddy...

was my best friend.

-You're late.

I was hoping you'd come.

-But, Ben, I thought you said you weren't going-

-Sadie, we made a pact.

Did you really think you were getting out of it that easily?

-Okay.

Santa, hear our Christmas plea

and give your magic to this tree.

-I have a gift for you.

-Oh, you do? -Mm-hmm.

-And although this may seem like re-gifting...

I don't care.

Because this says everything I could ever hope to say to you.

-I thought this photo album was the story of Newberg,

but...

it's the story of us.

And whatever happens...

I'm just glad we got to share this.

-I have something for you, too.

-You gotta come with me somewhere so I can show you.

Yeah?

-Okay.

-All right.

-All right.

You know when we first started the pact,

how we originally wanted to plant a new tree every year?

-But my dad said no more planting Christmas trees

in the church parking lot?

-Yeah. I kinda found a way around that.

Every year since we were eight years old,

I've come out here and planted a new tree on Christmas Eve,

making the same wish-

for us to always be together.

-Hey, you remember that farmer that sold us our first tree?

-Yeah.

-Well, this land used to be his.

When he found out that

I was planting all these trees on his property

over the years,

he asked me if I wanted to buy it.

So I did!

-Oh! What?

Ben...

This is all mine now.

-Oh...

-Well, ours, actually, but...

You're the reason I came here every year.

And as these trees grew, so did my...

my feelings for you.

-Oh, my gosh!

-What started as a friendship...

of a thousand different variations...

and it finally ended up... as love.

-Well... what about Hannah?

-We both realized we want different things.

I think I always knew how I felt about you.

Today, I finally pieced it all together.

-You solved it!

-You were right...

the real gift was inside.

-Dear Santa-

this year for Christmas...

...I only want one thing.

-Merry Christmas, Sadie.

-Merry Christmas, Ben.

I love you!

-Bye, Grandma. I'm going to George's house.

-Okay, Abby.

Have fun.

-Hey, George!

I'm ready! Let's go!

-Which tree do you want to get?

-I think we should let our daughter decide.

-Oh, yeah. That's right. Come on, boss.

Let's show these young folks how to pick a tree.

-Hi, Mom!

-Oh, hey, baby.

-Hi, Dad!

-Hi, Abby.

-George didn't believe me.

Isn't it true

that all these are from a magic Christmas tree farm

in the woods?

-It's true, but it's a secret, so don't tell anyone.

-I'd like one magic tree, please.

-Think I know just the one.

-You sure this is the right tree?

-Oh, I'm sure.

Let me show you something.

-See that tree right there?

-Well, it started out no bigger than your tree right there.

Your Mom and I planted it 30 years ago...

Look at it now.

-And we promise you, that with enough time

and care...

and Christmas magic...

yours will grow to be just as tall and beautiful.

-� O, Christmas tree O, Christmas tree �

� Your lights Are shining brightly �

� O, Christmas tree O, Christmas tree �

� Your lights Are shining brightly... ��