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MARRY ME AT CHRISTMAS

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Why does it seem like

we have more and more Christmas decorations

every single year?

Because they're pretty.

You love Christmas just as much as you did when you were a kid.

Well, that's because there is no better place

for it than Fool's Gold.

Year after year...

What's wrong?

It's just "year after year"

isn't a guarantee anymore, Maddie.

I mean, we don't even know

if we can stay open past January first,

when the rent goes up.

Iz, we're expanding the store

to jewelry and accessories,

and you're doing more social media.

What if it doesn't make up the difference?

We will have no choice but to close the store.

Let's finish decorating,

and then we can

brainstorm ways to bring in more income.

Yes! Thank you.

I love Fool's Gold at Christmastime.

Look how beautiful it is.

Isn't it magical?

It's my favorite time of year.

Hey, Daddy.

Hey, kiddo!

Hey, Maddie!

All done decorating the shop?

Almost, except a couple of strands of lights.

Do you have any to spare?

Yeah! Of course.

Hey, you know what you may want to try?

Syncing up the lights to music.

I'm not sure we have that in the budget, Daddy.

Yeah.

Maybe next year.

I'm sure everything's gonna work out just fine

at the store, honey.

I am doing everything I can to make that happen.

Please stop being so adorable.

You're gonna find your "adorable"

one of these days, honey.

You just have to get out there, you know?

It has been three years since Ted left.

Loretta!

Please don't go there, Mom.

I'm just saying.

I know what you're saying,

but you know what I'd really love for Christmas?

Yeah, your mom not "just saying" anything else?

Tch! We have a winner.

Yeah. Ding-ding-ding.

Hi. Welcome to Paper Moon.

Hi.

That's a lot of poof.

We also carry a wide selection of "poofless" options.

Do you have an "express" section?

Well, every dress needs to be altered to fit you perfectly,

but we can make that happen.

When's your big day?

Christmas Eve.

Okay, that's... soon.

I know. It's not enough time, right?

It's plenty of time.

I'm Maddie, by the way.

Ginger Blake. And this is my fianc�, Oliver.

Hi.

Hi.

We just found out that Oliver got accepted

to a medical residency program in London.

We want to get married before we go.

Congratulations. What's your specialty in?

Cardiothoracic surgery.

I'm a heart guy.

Okay.

Where's your ceremony being held?

Right here in Fool's Gold.

I designed the town's website a few months ago,

and just fell madly in love with the place.

That happens a lot.

And since I'm back in town to help Mayor Marsha

with all the website's Christmas content...

And I have a month off before my program starts...

We thought we could do everything here at once.

I can work, Oliver can study,

and we can plan our wedding.

Sounds like you two have it all figured out.

Yep!

Okay, no.

I need help. So much help.

Give me a minute.

How does 11:00 a.m. tomorrow sound?

Thank you.

No problem.

Johnny! Over here.

Hey, Barb.

-How's my favorite... -Client?

Good.

So, what'd you want to talk about?

Wait!

Before you answer...

here is the script

for Fire's Edge 3.

I...

I wanted to talk about...

Hi.

Hello.

So? You were saying?

Right. Your next project.

You are holding it in your hands.

Barb, about Fire's Edge...

I'll have to read it later.

I'm heading out of town first thing in the morning.

Johnny, you've got a photo shoot tomorrow,

and a meeting with

the Fire's Edge director.

I'm sorry, but I need some time to get away from all this.

I'll buy you a massage.

Barb, this is important.

So is this movie!

I actually never said I wanted to do another Fire's Edge.

Johnny.

It's a small town

in the Northern Californian mountains

called Fool's Gold.

I already had your assistant rent me a house up there.

What? No, no, no, no.

Johnny, this is not a good time to leave.

-I'll call you. -No. Johnny? Johnny!

Good talk, Barb.

Johnny! Can I get your autograph?

Ginger! Hi.

Hey!

I was just gonna get a peppermint mocha

and take a little walk before our appointment.

I was about to do the exact same thing.

There's nothing better

than Main Street at Christmas.

Hey! Are we waiting for anyone?

Your mom, or a sister?

Nope. It's just me today.

Okay, well, let's talk about

what you were thinking for a dress.

Already established nothing too poofy.

Or frilly. Or blingy.

You want refined.

You want elegant.

You want...

Gingerbread!

What?

I didn't know they'd started already. Come on!

Hey, Shelby!

Hey!

This is Ginger.

She's getting married here in a few weeks.

Great. Okay, you two are on roof duty.

Shelby, I don't know if Ginger has time.

I have time. This is awesome.

Okay.

So, how about you tell me what you have planned so far?

Where is the ceremony, your reception?

I don't have anywhere booked yet.

Okay...

How many bridesmaids do you have?

None?

This was kind of last-minute

and I didn't want anyone

to feel obligated to change their plans for the holidays.

You don't, by any chance, have a color scheme, do you?

It's not just white?

You did not think this through very well, did you?

I know.

Hey! Why don't you plan it for her?

Yeah, right.

Well, why not?

I mean, you're smart, you've got great taste,

you know everything about weddings in this town.

Wait. I thought you were a wedding planner?

No, sorry, I just do dresses.

But you could do it, right?

Of course she could do it!

The thought has crossed my mind

as a way to expand my business,

but it is a big leap

to go from dresses to entire weddings.

But there's no one else here that can help me.

There's really not.

I guess we can get married at the courthouse.

Not exactly the wedding of my dreams.

It... It's really not.

Okay, I'm not gonna let that happen.

It won't, if you help me.

I'll text Isabel,

my business partner.

What did she say?

She thinks it's a great idea.

But look, Ginger...

you are placing a lot of trust in me,

and I don't want to let you down.

You won't.

How do you even know that?

You just met me.

I just know.

My gut feelings are never wrong.

I bet they really aren't.

Okay.

Let's do it.

Yay!

Hi. Can I get a large dark roast

with room for cream, please?

Sure thing. Name?

S... Steve.

Okay... "Steve."

Thank you.

You're welcome.

They have an amazing section of wedding magazines and books

in here I'm gonna show you.

My gosh. Is that Johnny Blake?

He's here?

That's definitely him.

My goodness. He's so gorgeous.

Wonder what he's doing in Fool's Gold.

His sister's getting married.

Johnny!

Hey!

Hey!

I can't believe you're here.

Yeah! I, came down early.

Why?

To help with the wedding, of course.

Well, then there's someone you need to meet.

This is my wedding planner, Maddie Krug.

Hey. Johnny Blake. Nice to meet you.

Ginger didn't tell me she had a brother.

Or that her brother was you.

You're you.

Well, I am me.

I think. Yep...

Definitely me.

I probably should've mentioned this earlier.

That would've been great.

Johnny came early to help with the wedding.

Isn't that sweet?

But I still feel weird about you paying for all of it.

You are out of your mind

if you think I'm gonna let you spend a dime, Ginge.

Sky's the limit. Tch.

Okay. Sky is the limit. Got it.

Excuse me.

It's just my business partner. I'll be one minute.

Hello?

Hey, can you stop

at the office supply store on the way back?

Yeah, but I don't know how long I'm gonna be,

because I'm having coffee

with Ginger and her brother... Johnny Blake.

Johnny Blake?

Yeah, well I am having tea with George Clooney.

Anyways, we need printer paper.

-No, no, Isabel, I'm serious. -Bye!

Hi. Ahem.

So. Where were we?

That's right. You were being you.

So...

Ginger just told me

that you own the local wedding dress shop,

but you've never actually planned an entire wedding?

Yeah.

Is that something you think you can handle, Maggie?

It's Maddie.

And, yeah, I do.

Johnny, she knows everything about weddings.

She also knows my name will

bring her tons of free publicity

to her store.

Actually, I agreed

to do this wedding before I knew who you were.

It's true, Johnny.

I'm sorry. It's just...

you know, usually, people want something from me.

Well, I don't.

So, back to my wedding planning.

Ginger, I'm not sure

I'm really the right person for this job.

You are.

She is!

Please do it.

Look, if you're who Ginger wants,

then...

I'm not gonna stand in your way.

All right.

Then there are

some wedding magazines over here we should look at...

"Jimmy."

It's Johnny.

I see what you did there.

You realize

you're acting like you robbed a bank, right?

Ahem.

Force of habit.

He doesn't get a lot of privacy in L.A.

Look, Johnny, no one in this town is gonna bother you.

It's a safe space.

Hello, Maddie, honey.

Doing a little Christmas shopping?

Actually, no, Gladys, I am planning a wedding.

Finally.

Ahem. No. Not mine.

This is my client, Ginger,

and her brother, Johnny.

I know who he is!

Can I get a selfie?

I don't think Johnny wants to take pictures right now.

You know what? That's okay.

Come on. Come on!

Come on in here, Gladys.

Thank you!

-Ready? -That's quite a camera.

And quite the flash, too!

Cool! I can't wait to post this.

Let's respect his privacy

and not post anything online.

I meant on my refrigerator.

"Online."

What do I look like, a hipster?

So why don't you take a look at these,

and tell me what you like?

I don't need a magazine.

I got an idea up here.

Great, okay. Let's hear it.

"Christmas in Scotland."

Everything is red, green, and white plaid.

What? Come on, you love Scotland.

I also love pugs,

but I don't want that to be the theme of my wedding.

How about this?

I'm thinking muted wintry tones,

something that evokes a fresh snowfall,

that symbolizes

a new start, a new beginning

with your life with Oliver.

I love that.

So, I guess this means no bagpipes either?

He is joking, right?

Sadly, he is not.

I was also thinking that maybe

you could pull up to the ceremony

in a sleigh. Can you get a reindeer?

If you can't, I can call my animal guy

and fly one in.

Johnny...

this doesn't need to be a Hollywood production.

I know. I know, I know.

I'm sorry.

I'm just really excited for you.

Since Mom and Dad aren't here,

I kinda feel like I'm doing it for them, too.

I know.

I love you.

Love you too, Ginge.

Maddie!

I thought you were coming back to the store.

I am dying!

I cannot believe you are planning

Johnny Blake's sister's wedding!

This is huge for us!

We are going to be in every wedding magazine

and website in the country.

You did it.

Except...

Except...?

I may have told him

we wouldn't use his name for publicity.

Why would you do that?

Well, I didn't want him to think we were using him.

We are using him!

That's how it works.

Look, I'm sorry,

but you can't tell anyone about this right now.

But hey! I am going to be bringing in

extra money at the end of the quarter.

How much money?

I haven't exactly settled on a price.

Maddie...

Well, I wanted to see

how much wedding planners make first.

Well, it depends on how much the client has...

He has a lot.

I'll take care of it.

Don't worry.

Thank you.

So, that's a "no" to the manly man-lodge venue?

Unless my gown is made of flannel.

And a "no" to the art gallery?

It's too...

What's the word I'm looking for?

Artsy?

Yes. That.

Okay.

Couldn't we just set up one of those tents outside?

In every wedding movie,

what happens when there's a tent?

It rains?

And then?

Splash!

I don't want a tent.

Yeah, me neither.

Whose terrible idea was that, anyway?

I'm out of cider.

Ginge, you want a refill?

-I'll go with you. -All right.

Look, I'm sorry about yesterday.

I know I was being a little rude.

More than a little.

You got to understand,

Ginger's the only family I have.

I just want what's best for her.

Ginger will have the wedding of her dreams.

I promise you.

And don't worry about the venue.

We are just getting started.

When you get back to L.A.,

we will video call you from every location.

Ginger didn't tell you?

I'm not leaving until after the wedding.

I figured a little,

you know, change of pace might do me good.

Well, doesn't get much more slow-paced than here.

It must be really weird,

having people stare at you all the time.

Sometimes, it's a little much.

I guess it's kind of what you signed up

for though, right?

Yeah, I never really thought it'd be like this.

Well, you know, like they say...

Life is what you make it.!

Okay, your turn.

For what?

It's a town tradition,

and all the money benefits Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Well, I would, but I don't have any cash on me.

Does the gazebo take credit cards?

I'll put it on your tab.

You know, we should probably talk about that.

Your fee.

Right. Of course.

I made a list of what wedding planners make.

Priced low to high.

I figured somewhere in the middle would be fair.

That doesn't seem like enough.

No, it's okay.

Are you sure? I can pay you more.

Yeah. I'm making a profit. It's fine.

You are literally the worst negotiator

I've ever met in my entire life.

I know. I think I paid twice as much for my first car

as it was worth.

So... deal?

Deal.

Your turn.

Okay.

Did you wish for an Academy Award?

What makes you say that?

Isn't that what all actors wish for?

What'd you wish for?

If I tell you, it won't come true.

Excuse me.

Looks like Ginger's got to do

some troubleshooting for Mayor Marsha.

She wants to know if we can meet up later.

Yeah.

I should probably get back to my store, anyway.

Well, my car's parked out in front.

I'll walk with you.

Okay.

Okay. I can't do this.

You're, like, walking in slow-motion.

It's called "strolling."

Right, but I'd like

to make it to the end of the street

before I hit retirement age.

Hey.

Who's that?

It's my second-grade teacher.

So you basically

know every single person in this town?

Yeah.

In L.A., I don't even know my next-door neighbor.

-Really? -Nope.

I was engaged to mine.

What happened?

We had different goals.

Sorry.

It was a long time ago.

Is there a gym nearby?

I haven't worked out in a while.

No, we don't have a gym here.

How is that possible?

You just hike up the mountain,

do pull-ups on the tree branches,

swim in the lake.

Boom! There's your gym.

Right.

I'm kidding!

The gym's down the block.

We're not cavemen.

Okay, this is me.

All right, well...

Hi! I'm Isabel.

I'm Maddie's business partner.

You must be Johnny Blake!

I mean, what am I saying?

Of course you're Johnny Blake!

Hey!

You know, I was thinking...

maybe you would want to take a photo

for our wall of fame?

We don't have one of those.

We can start one.

Run.

Nice to meet you, Isabel.

Yes! Yes. Bye, Johnny Blake.

Maddie! You are a genius.

I am?

Yes! You start dating him,

and then the publicity for the store

happens naturally!

You are out of your mind.

He's Johnny Blake.

Hey! Hey.

Give yourself some credit.

You are funny, and smart and beautiful.

Look, even if he was a regular guy,

I would not date him.

He's outta here

in, like, three weeks. What would be the point?

He's Johnny Blake!

No.

You ready to try on some dresses?

Yes! I can't wait.

It feels too... princess-y.

Maybe I should just wear a pantsuit.

Ginger. Do not stress.

This is all a part of the process.

And now that I've seen you in a few dresses,

I have a better idea of what you need.

I'll call in some favors

and get new dresses sent here A.S.A.P.

Thanks, Maddie.

I'm so happy I walked in here.

Me too.

Barb.

So you do have cell service?

Yeah, it's a little spotty.

So did you read the Fire's Edge script yet?

I'm gonna have to get back to you.

I'm only about halfway through.

So what did you think about

the Hawaii scene at the beginning?

Loved it.

There is no Hawaii scene.

Then have the writer put one in.

Johnny.

I gotta go, Barb. Bye.

Hey!

Sorry if there was some confusion,

but Ginger is not coming for another hour.

No, I came down early.

I got gloves!

I'm happy for you.

I forgot what it feels like to actually be cold, you know?

Kinda reminds me of when I was a kid.

Where did you grow up?

Florida.

Brr-r-r?

Well, every year, my parents would rent

a snow machine and build a hill out in front of our house.

Whole neighborhood would show up.

The snow would melt in about an hour,

but... best hour of the whole year.

That's really sweet, Johnny.

Yeah.

Well, I'm really happy

that Ginger is getting married here.

She will have a white Christmas for her wedding.

Even if it wasn't already snowy,

I'd hire a guy to make some.

You have a "guy" for just about everything, don't you?

Pretty much.

Well, I'm going to go see my "tree guy".

I want a tree guy!

Come with.

Thanks for helping me take this home.

Well, you know, you could've had it delivered,

like mine was.

I would've paid for it.

Thank you,

but dragging a tree home

is half the fun.

Well, then I guess it's a good thing

I was here to help you then?

Actually...

I was just humoring you.

Okay.

I always wanted to do that.

Okay.

Why don't I show you how it's really done?

Yeah?

Okay.

You got to get some deep snow, so it's warmer.

Wanna get about a half-a-cup in each hand...

and gradually apply pressure

until you start to feel resistance.

Then, you place it aside...

give it a couple of minutes

until it settles into the right consistency...

Johnny?

Johnny?

How's that?

Now you're toast.

Okay! Okay! I surrender! I surrender! I surrender!

You throw hard!

All-state champion... softball.

Four years in a row.

This is all so cool.

[laughs If you think that this is cool,

wait till you see the official tree lighting

a couple days from now.

This place really doesn't mess around

when it comes to Christmas?

No, we don't.

Johnny... these are my parents,

Loretta and Ed.

-Hi! -This is Johnny.

-Hey, nice to meet you. -Nice to meet you.

Hi! You look really familiar.

Did you used to work at the Stop'n'Shop?

Mom, Johnny is an actor.

"Johnny Blake"?

Well, would you have been in anything I've seen?

Yeah, he was in that Fire's Edge one.

The one you hated.

Sorry, it was just really loud.

No need to apologize. You know what?

I totally agree.

So...

what brings you to town, Johnny?

You didn't tell them?

You told me to keep it quiet.

I know, but... people usually don't.

Well, maybe you're hanging out with the wrong people.

Maybe so.

-Hey, Maddie! -Hey!

Mom, Dad, this is Ginger,

Johnny's sister, and her fianc�, Oliver.

-Hey, nice to meet you. -Gee, you're pretty.

Are you an actress, too?

No, I do coding and web design.

I'm doing the Fool's Gold website.

That's... you know, I have no idea what coding is...

But good for you.

-You've got a catch here. -I know.

You know what all of this reminds me of?

Yeah. I know.

There's Santa.

I love how excited

all the kids get when Santa comes.

Well, all of you should come back to the house.

We're having our annual dessert potluck.

Mom, I think that they have

better things to do than hang with the locals.

No, I think the locals are starting to grow on me.

Me too.

Well, then it's settled!

Come on.

Johnny, you can walk with me.

Okay, then.

Let's go.

What is happening?

Someone's not happy.

No. Well, she had...

Mom.

That's adorable.

What are you showing him?

Just all the photos with you and Santa.

Not the one where I got nervous...

Yeah.

Mom, seriously?

I'm sorry, honey.

I forgot it was here.

I'll be right back.

Hey, buddy. What's your name?

Connor.

Connor? You like action movies?

Only the battles.

I'm awesome at karate! I'm an orange belt now!

Really?

Think you could take me?

Yeah!

Bring it on.

Boy.

Okay. No! No!

I give up!

I defeated Alpha One! I defeated Alpha One!

That was very nice of you.

Best part of the job.

I hope my Mom didn't

ask you too many personal questions.

She doesn't really understand boundaries.

Yeah, are you sure she's not a plant for the tabloids?

Yeah, she's been lying in wait

for, like, 30 years

on the off-chance

a celebrity would come to her potluck.

You know, I'm kidding about your mom, but...

people haven't always turned out to be

who I thought they were.

Well... that is a quality

that is not exclusive to celebrities.

Johnny! Try this fruitcake I made.

I...

Do you like it?

That's another Christmas tradition...

Trying to convince Gladys you love her fruitcake.

So you're basically a local now.

Cool.

Get some water.

Some fruitcake?

Water.

So did you have a good time, Johnny?

I did.

You sound surprised.

Well, it's been a long time

since I've been to a party that wasn't... work.

Well, you're welcome back any time.

Thank you.

Take it easy, JB.

Thanks again, Ed.

Okay.

So, goodnight.

'Night.

Hey! Maddie?

Yeah, Dad?

Is that Johnny's?

If you hurry, you can catch him.

He can get it tomorrow.

Honey, he probably needs this tonight.

Okay.

Johnny!

Sorry.

You just forgot your bag.

Thanks.

What's wrong? Are you okay?

Yeah. It's just...

I've never seen snowflakes this big,

where you can actually

see the patterns of the crystals.

It's just...

beautiful.

It's sort of like

little tiny pieces of artwork

only you can see.

Yeah. Exactly.

Okay.

Goodnight.

Maddie?

Yeah?

My bag?

Yeah.

Goodnight.

Like I was saying, you can pick formal invitations,

but because the wedding is so soon,

I think you might also have to do one online.

Isn't doing it online tacky?

Either that, or no one shows up.

Tacky it is.

Hey, Johnny.

Oliver, you're like a ninja studying over there.

I don't think ninjas have to study this hard.

Good morning.

Morning.

What are those?

Invitations.

No, no, no.

This...

is an invitation.

It's a reclaimed-wood box.

When you open it...

Pine! The smell of Christmas.

The invitation

is actually attached

to this hand-blown glass ornament...

which becomes a wedding keepsake.

Pretty cool?

It's... incredible.

I was thinking

something more like this.

That's, that's nice.

It's the cheapest.

Don't you want the best?

Johnny...

you have no idea how grateful I am

that you're paying for my wedding, but...

You're the bride.

I'd like to pick out my own invitations.

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to push.

I just... I want your wedding to be perfect.

And it will be.

Okay. Okay.

So I think we have to stay seasonal,

but we can maybe get some tuberose

or calla lilies.

Or I could have my flower guy

fly in tulips from Holland.

I'm joking.

Unless, of course, you want 'em.

No?

Excuse me, I gotta... I gotta take this.

Yep?

Must be his agent.

He only paces like that when she calls.

Why's that?

She's a very intense woman.

Yes! Got it on video.

This'll be a great addition to the website.

This town brings in the real pros?

No. these guys are just volunteers.

We have a dental hygienist,

grocery store manager,

dog trainer, and car repair man.

Do you think they'd be willing

to sing something when I walk down the aisle?

Maybe,

but I don't think "Jingle Bells" is gonna cut it, guys.

You're hired.

I'll call you guys later.

Thank you!

Those carolers were incredible.

You know what?

We should hire them to sing that

when you walk down the aisle.

That is a great idea.

Really? You're...

You're not gonna cut me down?

As long as you don't fly in

a symphony orchestra to back them up.

Fine.

So, is Johnny coming tonight?

I invited him, but I don't know if he's coming.

Well, all I'm saying is you are a lot happier

when he's around.

I noticed that, too!

Right?

Okay, you two

need to take the crazy somewhere else. Thank you.

It is the most romantic night of the year.

Yeah.

I know that couple just got engaged.

I am going to make sure

she is not buying her dress in San Francisco.

Go get 'em!

Hi! I heard you guys just got engaged!

Isn't that Johnny?

He's looking a little lost.

Is he looking for Ginger and Oliver?

I don't think so.

They went into San Francisco for the night.

Well, if he's all by himself,

I'm gonna invite him over.

-Mom, I don't want him... -Hey, Johnny!

Johnny! Come on over!

Hey, guys.

Hey, JB! Want some hot cocoa?

No, thanks, Ed, I'm good.

Since this is not official wedding planner business,

don't feel obliged to hang out with us.

I don't. Unless...

Unless you don't want me to?

No, I d...

It's fine.

Hi, everyone!

And welcome

to the 67th Annual

Fool's Gold Christmas Tree Lighting.

And what a gorgeous night it is to light this beautiful tree!

So are you ready?

Yes!

Here we go!

Five!

Four!

Three!

Two!

One!

I'm sorry.

No photos tonight, please.

Thanks.

What?

I'm really good with fans.

It's just sometimes I'm not in the mood.

Yeah, they're not taking photos of you.

Think we can pretend that that never happened?

No. No, we can't.

Didn't think so.

Just admit it.

Holding his hand meant something.

He was probably just excited about the Christmas tree.

You just want it to mean something

for publicity.

You know I do.

And you know I told him we wouldn't.

Maddie...

I still don't understand

why Johnny's demands are more important

than our store.

You don't need him for the website.

Yes, but do you know what every website needs?

Attention.

I.e., Johnny Blake.

I can't do that to him.

Even if you like him?

Which we both know you do!

Even if I did like him, which I don't...

I have no intention of being with someone

who isn't gonna be here.

Hey.

Hi. Ahem.

Hey.

Good morning.

Morning.

We should get going,

if we're gonna make it to the caterer's on time.

More food?

I'm still in a carb coma from your parents' party.

That's okay. You don't have to come.

Thought we had this same conversation last night.

It seemed to work out pretty well.

Look, Johnny,

you just do whatever you have to do,

and that's why I'm here, so you don't have to be.

Can you believe this?

So many people logged on

to replay the Christmas tree lighting,

that the website crashed.

You know what?

Just narrow the food down to the best stuff

and I'll pick from that.

I gotta go.

Looks like it's just you and me, then.

Should we...

Should we go?

I'm just gonna get my coat.

You're awfully quiet today.

Is something wrong?

Is this about what happened between us last night?

What happened last night?

When I was holding your hand, we almost kissed.

Right. That.

I just figured we got caught up in the romance of it all.

That happens here at Christmas all the time

I just don't want you to think

that I thought it meant anything.

Good. That's...

That's a relief.

Because, then, how could that work, right?

My life is so insane,

I'm never... rarely in one place for very long.

I'm practically like a nomad.

And I love my life here.

And a slow,

quiet life is not for everyone.

Well...

at least we cleared the air, right?

Yeah.

Clear mountain air.

Let's try these wedding appetizers.

Yeah. Ahem.

-Merry Christmas, Maddie! -Hi, Maddie!

Hi.

So, where's Johnny?

I thought he was coming by today.

Yeah, I didn't want to bug him

about the cake stuff until we'd narrowed it down.

So you're not just trying to avoid him?

No. Why would I do that?

You tell me.

We should talk about the groom's cake.

Oliver, why don't you tell Maddie

what you had in mind for the cake?

A cake shaped like a heart.

That's actually really sweet.

A biologically-accurate human heart.

'Cause how awesome would that be, cutting into it?

That would be really awesome.

Traitor.

We'll talk later.

Hey.

Hi.

Been a few days.

Yeah.

So, what have you been up to?

Still planning Ginger's wedding.

Right. That.

You?

You know, just, puttering around the house.

"Puttering"...

that sounds like one step closer to "strolling."

Be careful. You might actually slow down.

Ahem.

Okay, I'm gonna get back to shopping.

Yeah. Yeah. Me too.

I can't seem to find

the right Christmas gift for Ginger.

Well, what do you have so far?

It's a "Fool's Gold Christmas" key fob.

That's...

The lamest gift ever?

-Yeah. -I know. I know.

I usually have my assistant do the gift-buying for me,

but, this...

I wanted to do it myself for once.

Come with me.

Come on.

'Kay.

I just saw something I think would be great.

This is it.

It's a pine tree.

"The pine tree represents

"a family's strength and resiliency,

"and reminds us,

"that even when conditions change around us,

we have strong roots."

It's perfect.

Thank you.

What?

Nothing. Just...

You keep surprising me.

Shelby, what's wrong?

Well...

Santa has the flu!

Just didn't show up.

Kids have been waiting for two hours!

No.

Do you still have the suit?

Sure. Why?

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

Hi! What's your name? Merry Christmas!

What's your name?

What's your name?

Okay, what would you like for Christmas?

Like that?

One of those?

Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas!

And what's your name?

Brody.

Brody? And what would you

like Santa to bring you for Christmas, Brody?

I want my daddy to come back.

Where is he?

He's in heaven.

I see.

Well, I'm so sorry, Brody,

I wish I could bring your daddy back.

You must miss him very, very much.

Do you talk to him every night, before you go to sleep?

Never stop doing that, okay?

Because he can hear you.

As long as you keep talking to him,

he'll always be with you.

Thank you, Santa.

You're welcome.

Merry Christmas, Brody.

Merry Christmas, Santa.

Merry Christmas. What's your name?

This is it?

This is the dress you picked out for me?

With a week to spare for alterations.

I have to be honest, Maddie,

This isn't exactly what I was looking for.

It's kind of the opposite, actually.

Yeah, yeah, I'm so sorry, Ginger.

This is not the dress I ordered.

I don't know what happened.

I know this dress.

It's designer. It's, like, $10,000.

Johnny.

Good!

It came.

Johnny. You had this sent?

I called my stylist in L.A.

the day you couldn't find a dress,

and this is the one everyone wants.

I'll go try it on.

Are you sure?

It's okay.

Okay! Here I come.

Can't wait to see it.

Ginger, that dress is-is...

It's awful.

I'm so sorry.

Thank goodness.

What a relief.

Is this the box that you were looking for?

It was under a desk.

The cleaners must have moved it.

Yes, it is!

I'm gonna go take this off.

I think that's a good idea.

Okay, let's do this.

All right.

This is it.

Those are happy tears, right?

Absolutely.

Thank you, Maddie.

Does anyone want to go to Jo's

and celebrate?

They have a Christmas "Candy Cane martini"

I have been dying to try.

Say 8:00?

I'm in.

I would totally go,

but, I have plans

to go to the Italian restaurant with Oliver.

And I am watching Christmas movies all night, so.

I guess I'll see you there at 8:00.

Or I could stop by your place and we could walk there.

I don't think that's a really good idea,

you know, 'cause we said

that we wouldn't go on a date, remember?

I remember. So it's not a date. It's an "outing."

It's just two people walking together

to a place where they will proceed to hang out.

Together.

An outing?

An outing.

Okay, that's... I like that.

Later.

Green?

Or red?

No. That one.

So tell me again...

How this not a date?

We are not talking about this again.

Yeah, sure, we won't talk about the fact that you're passing up

a golden opportunity for P.R.

Seriously.

Honey, I'm also saying this as your best friend.

If you really like him,

what's the harm in seeing where it goes?

I have to protect myself, Isabel.

Even if I do have feelings for him,

this is all it can be right now.

Unless you let him in.

Don't you have some Christmas movie marathon to watch?

Fine. I'll leave.

Have fun on your date.

It's an outing!

Whatever.

You clean up pretty well yourself.

Thank you.

After you.

There's door-to-door caroling tonight.

Do you want to go?

No one wants to hear me sing.

Trust me.

I would ruin Christmas.

Mistletoe.

What do friends do when they stand under mistletoe?

I believe, traditionally,

it's a...

it's a high-five.

Okay.

What?

There is no manly way to drink this.

Well, it's either this or...

"Santa's Little Helper."

"Candy Cane Martini" it is.

Good choice.

I'm sorry. I got to take this.

-No problem. -I'll be right back.

Ted?

Maddie!

Hi!

You... You look great.

You...

look like you went back to college.

Yeah, all the Silicon Valley guys

dress like this.

The sloppier you look, the more money you have.

So you're rich?

Marigold, this is Maddie,

the one I told you about.

Of course. Nice to meet you.

I guess it must be a shock

to see Ted again after all these years.

No. Not really.

Give it up, Mare. He's not here.

Who are you looking for?

Johnny Blake.

Ted's parents said he was in town.

Have you seen him?

We've crossed paths.

I bet all you local girls

just freak out when he walks by.

We really do. Just a lot of screaming.

Sorry about that.

Hi.

I'm Johnny Blake.

Ted.

Nice to meet you.

Sorry. This is Marigold.

Hi-lo.

I mean hello or hi.

Hi-lo is, is fine.

So... Johnny.

What brings you to town?

I just came up to help plan my sister's wedding.

Bet you can't wait

to get back to civilization?

I'm in no rush.

Come on, Ted. Our table's ready.

Ted?

Better go.

Good to see you, Maddie.

You too.

That's the guy that broke your heart?

Who told you that?

I never said that.

I saw him in one of the photo albums

at your mom's house.

She may have mentioned it.

And called him a name that I can't repeat,

but, fully agree with.

I appreciate your concern...

but I'm fine now.

Really.

Well, I think you're great.

Really.

I don't think I can do the friend thing, Maddie.

I don't want to.

I don't think we can be anything more.

Look, seeing Ted

is a great reminder

of what happens when peoples' lives

are on different paths.

Maddie, you're over-thinking it.

And you're not thinking.

I love these.

Me too.

They're actually turning out great.

So... are you not telling me

about your date with Johnny

because I'm his sister and it's weird?

Because, as your friend,

I just want to know if you had fun.

And if you like him.

And if you kissed.

Okay, that is weird.

Ginge,

it was not a date,

and nothing happened

except me realizing that nothing can happen.

I'm sorry.

I know that's not what you wanted to hear.

But you two are so...

Ginge, stop.

Fine.

Maddie...

when this wedding is over,

we'll still keep in touch, right?

No matter what?

Of course we will. No matter what.

Just try and get rid of me.

So I was wondering...

because it's the holidays

and a lot of my friends aren't able to make it,

will you be my Maid of Honor?

What?

Yeah!

Yeah?

Yeah! Of course!

Of course I will.

Thank you.

Maddie...

I didn't expect to see you today.

Ginger said you were handling the party favors,

so I came to drop off the samples.

Thanks.

This is really awkward. I'm gonna go.

Wait.

Want to come in a minute?

I just took some cookies out of the oven.

You bake?

Well, if you call opening a package of pre-made dough

already cut into squares "baking".

-No, I don't. -Hey...

A cookie comes out of my oven, I'm a happy man.

Ahem. I actually have a lot to do for the wedding,

so I'm gonna go.

How about this...

Come in for a couple minutes,

have a cookie, I promise,

we'll only talk about the wedding.

Okay.

But the moment you start being charming,

I'm leaving.

I mean, that's always, right?

Help yourself.

These actually look pretty good.

Well, you know,

everything's better when you're in good company.

Okay, cut it out.

What?

I told you not to be charming.

I'm not.

"Everything's better when you're in good company."

I didn't say it like that.

You did! And you did the little eyebrow thing!

What eyebrow thing?

You just did!

I know your game.

I'm taking one of your cookies.

My goodness.

What?

This is sadder

than Charlie Brown's Christmas tree!

At least that had an ornament.

I know, I bought a bunch,

I just, didn't get around to putting them up.

Well, let's do it.

Now?

Yes! Now.

This is a Christmas emergency.

Ay-yi-yi.

Okay. All right.

This is for you.

Love it.

Let's do this.

Voila!

Looking good.

Yeah, I can't remember

the last time I did this myself.

I usually just...

Hire a guy.

I forgot how much I love doing this.

Why'd you stop?

Well, when my parents died,

it was just... it was too hard.

That was our favorite time together as a family,

and then it was... it was just gone.

Ginger mentioned it was just the two of you,

but I didn't want to pry.

Johnny, I'm really sorry.

It's okay.

No, they died just after I graduated high school.

I was 18, and all of a sudden,

I was responsible for everything,

including Ginger.

That's why you connected with that little boy

when you were Santa.

I knew just how he felt.

I really wish they were here

to see Ginger get married.

They are.

You really believe that?

Absolutely.

I really didn't care much about Christmas

after they died.

At least, not until Ginger decided to get married

on Christmas Eve.

I came up here...

now I care about all sorts of things.

What's wrong?

Maddie is still at Johnny's!

That's... terrible?

No, it's awesome!

I can't keep up.

You realize you just ate my patient?

Sorry.

This is what it's all about, isn't it?

Absolutely.

Did it get darker earlier tonight?

Well, it is 8:00.

What? Are you serious?

I'm supposed to be at my parents' house right now.

Are you sure you're not just running away again?

I'm sure.

Okay.

There you go.

Thank you.

What are these?

Nothing.

Did you draw those?

I was just doodling.

Johnny, those aren't just doodles.

You're an artist.

I'm not. I'm an actor.

I just do this for fun,

you know, between takes, that sort of thing.

What are you so afraid of?

Same thing as you.

Trusting someone.

You know...

you can trust me.

I was gonna say the same thing.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Yeah. Absolutely.

-I'll walk you out. -Okay.

Hey.

What's going on with you two?

Excuse me one sec.

So?

So nothing.

Today is about you.

I don't get any details?

Ginger.

Stop the interrogation.

I love this church.

I still can't believe they're letting us use it.

They don't have any services on Christmas Eve?

No, there are too many people, so we use the high school gym.

But we are lucky to get it,

because it is perfect.

Everything is.

I am so sorry, you guys.

I gotta leave for L.A.

for a last-minute meeting.

Now?

Right now.

But the wedding is in three days.

I don't really have a choice. It's for work.

But I'll be back first thing in the morning on the 23rd,

it's only for a day. I'll be back in plenty of time.

We'll pick up the slack.

What about studying?

It can wait.

I really wish I didn't have to go.

Me too.

I'll be back before you know it.

That was delicious, kiddo.!

Maddie, you haven't stopped smiling

since we got here.

I can't help it.

Well, it's nice to see.

Ed, no!

I'm just checking the football score.

No sports tonight.

It'll just take a second.

Okay, you two.

Hey, that's Johnny!

Johnny Blake and Fire's Edge co-star

Natalie Fernandez

sharing an intimate meal in Hollywood tonight.

Could Johnny finally be off the market?

He said he had a meeting.

He didn't say that.

Maddie...

Turn it off.

Honey.

I knew this was gonna happen.

I should've trusted my gut.

I'm such an idiot.

Why did I do this to myself?

You're probably overreacting.

Did you see the way that he was smiling at her?

It was just easier when I was

his sister's wedding planner,

and he was the checkbook.

And that was it.

Okay, okay.

Hey, can I please come in?

There's a group of paparazzi following me.

They're gonna be here any second.

What's going on?

Why are there paparazzi in Fool's Gold?

I was about to ask you the same question.

Maybe they want to hear about your new relationship.

Well... here we are.

All over social media.

You promised

you wouldn't do this to me.

I didn't!

I wasn't talking about our relationship,

I was talking about your relationship

with Natalie Fernandez.

What does Natalie Fernandez have to do with any of this?

You didn't hear that your romantic date

was all over national TV?

It wasn't a date!

It was a dinner set up by the producers of Fire's Edge.

They wanted Natalie to sweet-talk me

into doing another sequel.

Do you really think I would've said all those things to you

and then just gone and dated someone else?

Do you really think that I would post

photos of us online for free publicity?

You really don't trust me.

I guess about as much as you trusted me.

I guess my first instincts were right.

Why don't we just get through Ginger's wedding,

and then you can go back to your real life...

and I'll go back to mine.

Fine.

Once this wedding is over,

we are splitting up this business.

I will do wedding planning.

You will do dresses.

I just can't work with you anymore.

Wait. Maddie, wait!

Wonderful. Just put it right here.

Thank you.

I brought the veil.

Thanks.

Maddie...

you've created magic in here.

This is the most beautiful Christmas wedding

I've ever seen.

I can't really talk, Iz.

Okay, then I'll talk.

I just came to tell you in person...

how sorry I am.

I was just trying to save the business,

and I... I panicked.

Iz...

you lied to me.

I know, and I am...

I am so, so sorry.

I've already apologized to Johnny,

if that makes a difference.

So he knows it was you?

I called him last night.

I hated the idea that you guys

weren't together because of me.

It wasn't gonna work out anyway.

You just sped up the inevitable.

We didn't even need Johnny for the publicity.

I've been posting your idea boards

all over our social media,

and we have gotten so much more traffic

just based on that alone,

but Maddie...

When people see what you've done here,

you're gonna be huge.

You really think so?

I know so.

This is all you.

Well, none of this would've been possible

if you had not laid the foundation.

Thank you for that.

So, what do you say?

Can we stay business partners?

But more importantly,

can we stay friends?

One breakup is enough.

Come here.

Hey there, JB!

Hi, Ed.

Is that for the wedding?

Yep. It's Oliver's groom's cake.

-May I? -Yep.

Is... Is that a heart?

Yep.

I love that guy.

Okay. Why don't you have a seat?

You know, I should probably get going.

Okay.

Yeah.

You know, I never had a son,

so I'm probably gonna stink at this,

but I know your dad's gone,

so, can I offer you

a little unsolicited fatherly advice?

No.

Tough.

Good start!

Yeah.

Listen.

Don't give up on Maddie.

She's just afraid of having her heart broken.

Who can blame her?

You can see how much I care about her, Ed.

But if she doesn't trust me,

then how can it work?

From what I hear,

you could use a little work

in the trust department yourself.

I know, I know.

I was gonna apologize to Maddie

the next time I saw her,

but what difference would it make?

She still thinks I'm with someone else.

Well, you gotta look at things from Maddie's perspective.

I mean, she sees you here in Fool's Gold,

and you're this nice, normal guy,

then all of a sudden, on TV,

there's "Johnny Blake" doing "Johnny Blake" things.

I know. That's not really me.

I don't even want that life anymore.

You know, after that dinner in L.A.,

I made a decision.

Told my agent it was time to make some changes,

start heading down a different path.

And what path is that?

The path that leads here.

This is the first time in my life

that I've actually felt whole.

You know, I don't want to lose that.

And I think I've made enough money

to where I don't have to.

I could actually live here,

and work when I want to work.

Well, sounds like you found

a little something called "balance."

Yeah, but if Maddie's not with me,

then what's the point?

I don't want to be here without her.

I got one question.

Why aren't you telling her all of this?

I can't even get her to talk to me one-on-one.

Wait a minute.

I know where she's gonna be

standing right next to you,

with no escape.

"I now pronounce you man and wife."

I think you're rushing things just a little bit, Ed.

Not you, fool!

No, after Ginger and Oliver walk back down the aisle,

who you are you gonna be standing right next to?

All alone.

Right.

You know, you're...

pretty good at this father/son stuff, Ed.

Stick around awhile,

I'll show you how to fish and change a tire.

-Yeah? -Yeah.

I'd like that.

So would I.

You look beautiful, Ginger.

Everything is perfect, thanks to you.

I wouldn't change a minute of it.

I just wish you would talk to Johnny

before the wedding.

We are not gonna talk about that today.

Today is about you.

But you're meant to be!

We're not.

It's too hard.

Who ever said it was supposed to be easy?

If you care about each other, and I know you do,

you find a way.

Are a few misunderstandings

worth giving up on happiness?

It's not just the misunderstandings

themselves.

It's the fact

that we immediately thought the worst.

We aren't ready.

You were ready.

You were both just scared.

Hey, isn't the Maid of Honor

supposed to help the bride today?

Not vice-versa.

Since when do we do anything by the book?

That's a good point.

Okay.

It's time to get you married.

I can't believe how many friends showed up.

I can.

It's you.

I know Dad would've loved to do this...

but he's here with us.

I can feel it.

I know.

Mom too.

Thank you for all of this, Johnny.

I love you.

I love you too, Ginge.

With this ring, I thee wed.

With this ring...

I now pronounce you husband and wife.

You may kiss your bride.

Now talk to each other.

You don't have to do this, I'm fine.

I'm not.

You will be.

Maddie, don't shut me out.

You shut me out

the minute you accused me of betraying your trust.

You did the same thing,

and neither of us did what we were accused of.

Clearly, neither of us is ready for this,

so let's just celebrate Oliver and Ginger,

and move on with our lives.

Maddie. Wait.

I am so sorry that I thought

you had anything to do with those pictures of me.

I just... I freaked out.

It was my worst-case scenario come to life.

Mine was seeing you on TV with Natalie Fernandez.

So it was a test.

Yeah.

And we failed.

No.

We're still standing here.

Let's give ourselves one more chance,

let's take a big leap of faith, together.

What if it doesn't work out?

What if it does?

I have something for you.

Johnny...

These are amazing.

You really captured the soul of this place.

It's because of you.

You taught me how to appreciate

the little things...

open up, slow down.

To "stroll".

When I was back in L.A., just for one day,

I was miserable...

because everything that makes me happy

is right here.

Right...

here.

You have made quite the impression here.

What's wrong?

I just realized...

it's going to be really hard when you go back to L.A.

Maddie, I bought the house.

You did?

I'm home.

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