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Hey! Yeah, I just landed.

Hey babe. So,
how's it being home?

Uh, so far so good.

You're still flying out
tomorrow morning, right?

I promised everyone
they'd finally get to meet you.

Yes. But there is something
else I have to tell you.

Okay. What?

Do you want the good
news or the bad news first?

Oh... jeez. I... I
don't know, bad.

I didn't land the
Kingstead Building.

What? They... they said they
weren't making any decisions

until the new year.

I know.

Well, what's the good news?

I got it.

Are you kidding me?

No. I closed this morning.

Wait. I'm on a flight for
five hours and you decide

that's an appropriate
time to poach my client?

No. It isn't personal.
It's just that they trust me

a little bit more with
this level of responsibility.

Wow.

There actually
is one other thing.

I know you really want me
to spend the whole week

out there...

but I sort of promised Laurence

that I would take him to that
really fancy sushi restaurant.

Well, you're supposed
to be my partner.

My teammate.

Not go behind my back

and steal a client I've been
working on for two months.

Ash, come on. We
can get past this.

It isn't personal, Trevor.

It's just become very obvious

that you are not ready for
this level of responsibility.

Yeah, I just landed.
I'm in Idaho Lake, or...

Idaho Creek, or... something
with Idaho and water.

That's great, Scott.

Yeah. So, hey, if I get
called up to this Boise team,

there's a game
the 24th in Tucson.

I was thinking I could drive
up to Phoenix and meet you.

You don't have to do that.

I thought you wanted me

to spend Christmas
with your family.

This... this is our chance.

I wanted you to want to
spend Christmas with us.

But it's become pretty clear
that's just not who you are.

Do you wanna come here?

We could find a nice
Chinese restaurant.

Scott, you're not hearing me.

I admire your ambition,

we just don't have
the same goals in life.

So, you're cutting me.

Hey, look on the bright side.

At least now you can
have a real, fresh start

out there in Idaho...
whatever it's called.

Yeah. Can't wait.

Bye Scott.

See ya.

Oh... um...

[bell dings]

[bell dinging repeatedly]

Okay. I think they heard you.

[cashier] Be there in a second.

Sorry. It's just, it's, uh...

it's... it's been a
bit of a morning.

Yeah, tell me about it.

Well, I've just been traded
to what I can only assume

is the fishing
capital of the world.

I just got off the phone...

You didn't mean literally.

No.

Sorry.

No, it's okay.

Look, I know this place
can be a little jarring at first

but, you know, we've got
some of the best hockey fans

in the country. So...

It's that obvious. Huh?

Yeah, well the stick
and the single duffel

kinda gave it away.

Sorry about the
wait. Cash or card?

[in unison] Card.

Thanks.

So, you on business
or something?

No, no.

I'm just here visiting
family for the week.

I grew up here but I've been
in New York the last five years.

Hmm.

You should come to a game.

Not that I'm gonna play
for them for very long.

Oh no?

Nah, it's kind of a
formality, you know.

Once they kinda see me in action

they're probably gonna
fast track me up to Boise.

And after that it's just
one stop to the NHL.

Well, it sounds like you've
got a very bright future

ahead of you.

- There you go.
- Thank you.

[phone pings]

Oh.

Oh, and that's my ride.

Welcome to Idaho Falls.

So, I'll see you
at the game then.

[gasps] Julie! and Becca! Hi!

Ash.

Oh.

You look so... sophisticated.

Is that a compliment?

You always look gorgeous!
Just a little less Idaho Falls.

Grandma knitted you a new scarf.

Oh my, she did. I love it.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Oh my gosh, you smell so good.

Do I?

Yeah. That must be
some secret shampoo

that they only sell to folks on
Saks Fifth Avenue or something.

[all laughing]

You know it's not a
real avenue, right?

Oh.

Well, doesn't matter. I'm
just so happy to see you.

Me too.

Oh hey, congrats on
your real estate license.

- Oh.
- That's awesome.

Well, I'm no big
fancy agent like you

but it sure beats waiting
tables at the Drunken Puck.

Oh yeah, do not
remind me of that place.

[all laughing]

So, how are you? How's Trevor?

Good. Great!

I'm great. Uh...
everything is really good.

Tell me what's new and
exciting in Idaho Falls.

Um... Oh!

[in unison] We got a
new water treatment plant.

Wow. That sounds important.

[all laughing]

Well, to be honest, the
most exciting thing is

is that you're here.

- We miss you.
- I miss you too.

- Yeah.
- Mm-hmm.

Come on. I'm so
glad you're here.

[Mom] We're so
happy to have you back.

You look so...

Pale.

Mom!

[all laughing]

No. That's... that's fair.

I have been holed up
in the office a lot lately.

Well, at least you've got
Trevor in the office with you.

Your father and I have been
running the store together

for 30 years now and
that's turned out pretty well.

Yeah, but it's not like
we actually work together.

I mean, it's the same
broker but it's really just...

it's everyone for themselves.

That's too bad. He
still flying in tomorrow?

Um...

Yeah. Yeah, we just
have to figure out his flight.

Well, I'm sure
he's worth the wait.

Well, he'd better be,
'cause any guy that dates

my little sister better treat
her the way that she deserves.

Like my Dave treats me.

Did someone say my name?

Hey! There he is.

Hey. Welcome home, little sis.

Thank you. Good to see you.

Oh... great fruitcake, Grandma.

Aunt Ashley!

Hey, there's my wild man.
What are you up to today?

Dad and I are going
to play some hockey.

You should come with.

Ah... well, I would but I
promised your grandpa

I'd help him out at the store.

But I hear that you're playing

in the big Christmas
game this year?

You're going to watch?

Uh, yeah.

I mean, someone's gotta
keep the ref on their toes.

Okay Parker, let's roll.

See you later.

Bye! Have fun.

Don't drink too
much hot chocolate

and don't break any bones.

He won't, babe.

I wasn't talking to him.

[all laughing]

Hey, Scott!

Assistant Coach
Gus. How you doing?

My ankle still hurts, my
girlfriend broke up with me

and I'm playing
hockey in Idaho Lake.

Um... Idaho Falls.

Idaho Lake's about
20 miles up the road.

Great fishing though.

But, uh, you gotta
use night-crawlers,

them lures ain't gonna
help you at all up there.

Okay.

Now, what else we
got for you Mr. Briggs?

Hey... you have any
relation to Wayne Briggs?

Yeah. He's my dad.

Well, ain't that something.

Two time NHL
defenseman of the year.

Stanley Cup champion.

Hey, isn't he up for the Hall
of Fame here in a few days?

Ah, somebody said something
about accommodation's

free for the first month.

Oh, got that for you
right here, here you go.

Here's this for you.

Now, there's a main
house on the property,

you got a little
cottage in the back.

Perfect.

And being as how you've
got a game in five hours,

we should get you out there
with the rest of the team.

[sighs]

[Coach] That's it,
that's it. Good job!

Come on Zetner, move your feet!

[whistle blowing]

[Coach] Alright boys,
bring it in! Bring it in!

Now this is Scott Briggs.

He just got traded here from
the East Coast Hockey League.

Hey, I played in the ECHL.
What team were you on?

It'd be a lot easier to tell you

what teams I didn't play for.

[all laughing]

Hey. How old are you, Grandpa?

You looking for a fight, son?

Maybe. You wanna
start something or what?

Ah, ah, ah...
settle down Pierre.

Back it up.

Alright. Let's give Briggs here
a big Fighting Trout welcome.

[sticks clacking on ice]

Let's get back to practice

and, uh, Pierre... how about
you lead us in the drills? Let's go.

Have fun out there.

[door bells chime]

Dad! Hi.

Hey. There she is.

Oh, it's so good
to see you, kiddo.

It's good to see you too.

Mom said that you could use
some help with the Christmas stuff?

Well you know me, I never could
turn down a set of extra hands.

So how's the job going?

You sell the Empire
State Building yet?

Ah, you know I'm still
working on that one.

Well, we all need to stop
and smell the pine cones

every now and then.

Or every day if you work here.

Your mom said the boyfriend
had some kind of a delay?

Uh, yeah. Something like that.

Well, silver lining, that means
you have tonight wide open.

Dad, I don't know.

Oh, I know it's not
a fancy NHL game...

but tonight's should
be a good one

and the whole
family's gonna be there.

I was just hoping to
stay home and relax a bit.

What's not relaxing
about a hockey game?

[both laughing]

Okay, I'll be there.

You know I can't pass
up a night with the family.

Mm-hmm. That's my girl.

Oh, I almost forgot.

Your mom wants a fresh
wreath for the front door.

You mind picking one up from
Chuck's while I close up here?

Of course.

Thanks.

Aren't you a little old

to still be chasing
the dream still, pops?

Hey, you didn't hear?
32 is the new 22.

I'm just coming into my prime.

Now that's what
I'm talking about,

great practice today, boys.

We'll see you
all in a few hours.

Oh, uh... right. One more thing.

As most of you already
know, tomorrow starts

the long-standing
Fighting Trout tradition.

We'll be hosting a
series of holiday events

for the community, leading
up to the big jamboree.

Gus is handing
out the schedules.

And as always I expect
all of you to be your kindest,

most courteous selves,

and hopefully we'll have
a little fun in the process.

Uh, hey Coach.

Um... no offense, I'm... I'm
not much of a holiday guy.

Any chance I could just get more
rink time while you guys are out

singing carols and handing
out candy canes to the locals?

Those locals come out
and support us all year long.

And they happen to be paying
your salary at the moment.

So, I don't think
it's too much to ask

to show a little gratitude.

I just wanna show gratitude
by playing my tail off

out on the rink.

Briggs...

every player who
walks through my door

has the exact same goal as
you, to get the heck outta here.

But guess what?

Nobody gets to Boise
unless I put 'em on the ice

and I don't put
nobody on the ice

unless they can act
like a part of this team.

I don't care who their dad is.

Now... do you wanna be
a part of this team or not?

Yes.

Good answer.

Now hit the showers,
you guys stink!

After tax that
will be... $57.23.

Oh, sorry.

I can help pay for that
if you're struggling, dear.

Oh, uh... no. No, that's okay.

I... I promise I'm very
financially responsible.

Is that why you're using
a card with the name

Scott Briggs on it?

What? Let me see that.

Sorry. Since it's not your card

I have to hold
onto this for now.

Uh... okay. Well
look, I... I'm sorry.

I have no idea
who Scott Briggs is.

Yes, I do.

Yeah. I do. It's the
guy from the airport.

It's the guy from the airport.
The woman switched our cards.

She switched our cards.

Great. That'll be $57.23.

I have $1.50.

Can any of you help out
this poor, young woman?

You know what? It's fine.

Who's next?

Hi.

Wow, you guys...

you guys really like to fill
up before a big game, huh?

Thanks for buying, Scott.

Yeah.

Well, you know, I
didn't really make

the best first
impression back there.

So I wanna show you all

that I am in fact a
stand-up, decent guy.

This isn't your debit card.

What?

It says Ashley Derrieux on it.

I don't know an Ashley Derrieux.

And yet you have her debit card.

The woman!

Uh, the woman at
the airport must've...

she must've mixed up the cards.

Ah.

Can any of you
boys pay for this?

Well, hold on. I... guys...

Well, maybe I... guys, don't...

Okay, you know, well
I'll get the next one.

How about that, huh?

I'll... I'll... I'll get
the next one.

It's on me next time.

Could happen to anybody.

It should be a fun game tonight.

[hockey organ music playing]

[applause and cheers]

[organ Christmas music]

[Announcer] Here
comes... he's cutting in.

... oh, struck down by Cairns.

That's going to be a replay
at center ice, a penalty shot.

Cairns get's a penalty shot with
59 seconds left in the third period.

This is a big moment for
Idaho. Let's see what happens.

[whistle blows]

[crowd cheering]

[Announcer] And it's no
good. No goal for the Trouts.

[hockey organ music playing]

Briggs. Your line's up.

Let's go.

Well... how's it feel to be back

in the old Trout pond, honey?

You know, it's actually not bad.

I've been dealing with real
estate sharks for so long

that it's just nice to be
around kind, normal people.

Hey! Come on, ref!

I've got cataracts in both eyes

and I could see that
high stick from here!

[both laughing]

Phew. I had to go to three
different concession stands

but here are your
peppermint teas.

Oh, you didn't have to do that.

Well... it's not every night

I get to watch a game
with the whole family.

Um... where's mine?

Honey, I'm pretty sure
Dave's got you covered there.

Oh, thanks Dave.

Oh, did you guys
want something too?

Yeah.

So, Mom says you lost
your debit card at the airport?

No, no, no.

I didn't lose it, it got
switched with a guy

at the gift shop.

Well, did you get his name?

Yes, Briggs. Scott Briggs.

In fact, he said he's
playing for the Trouts.

[fighting grunts]

Wait. Wait, that's him!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

You have my debit card!

Hey, you have my debit card!

Meet me after the game!

What?

Meet me after the game!

I can't hear you!

[thud] [audience gasps]

Oh!

Ooh. Yup, I think
he got the message.

[organ music playing]

[Pierre] Obviously it's
not the result we wanted.

Uh... we need to get the
pucks in the net and, you know,

I need to be better on
the breakaways, you know.

It's just, it is what it is.

Oh, hi.

Oh...

Uh... I'm so sorry that I
distracted you back there.

How's my face?

I've seen better.

Thanks.

I'm Ashley, by the way.

- Scott.
- Hi.

Sorry about the mix up.

Yeah.

[in unison] So where's my card?

[both chuckling]

Ah, it's at the Drunken Puck.
Yeah, they kept your card.

Oh.

- So...
- Okay.

Give me mine.

Are those comfortable shoes?

Why?

We have to go for a little walk.

[sighs]

Ow.

Okay. One card down, one to go.

Next stop is Chuck's
Christmas tree lot.

So... what do you
think of your new town?

Uh, my very temporary new town.

Ah, yes.

So sorry, I forgot it's just a
pit stop on your way to Boise.

You got it.

Well, what did you
think of your first game

as a Fighting Trout?

Well, besides the jet lag
and learning that I have

to volunteer for an entire
week of Christmas...

Christmas activities, I'd
say I played pretty well.

Really?

You had six shots on nets,

scored zero goals and you had
a plus/minus of negative three.

I mean, call me crazy
but I don't think the boys

up in Boise would call
that playing pretty well.

Why don't you tell me
what you really think?

Oh, I'm sorry.

No, it's fine. I... I
appreciate the honesty.

I just, I'm surprised you cared
that much to pay attention.

Don't flatter yourself too much.

It's just something I picked up
after years of going to games

with my dad.

The plus/minus?

I mean, nobody tracks that.

Oh, I disagree.

It shows how well the team
does when you're in the game,

whether you make
them better or worse.

And for me, that's the
most important stat there is.

Alright, you know your hockey.

Yeah, I used to
have time to be a fan.

I mean, not so much anymore.

It did look like you
were having fun to me.

No.

I was having fun with my
family but I can assure you,

I was not enjoying a
single second of the game.

Even when I smashed
my face in the ice?

[laughs] No. Yeah, that
was rather enjoyable.

I promise you, it's his card.

But how do I know it's his card
unless I see some photo ID?

I told you, I left my
wallet in my locker.

I know. It's quite a conundrum.

Oh! Wait a second.
Here. This is his photo ID.

Right here. That's him. See?

See?

I didn't know you were a
Trout. My apologies, Mr. Briggs.

Welcome to Idaho Falls.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

What was all that about?

Well, what can I say?

For some crazy reason,
people in this town

actually respect
their hockey players.

What do you do
in New York again?

Uh... it's not that interesting.

Or you just don't think

I'm gonna think
it's that interesting.

I sell commercial real estate.

Interesting.

Like hotels and office
buildings, things like that?

Exactly.

And for the last two months
I've spent all my time and energy

trying to land this client
with one of the biggest

shopping centers in the city.

Sounds cool.

It would've been very cool.

But at the last minute
they decided to hire

my now ex-boyfriend.

- Ouch.
- Yeah.

I'm sorry if I haven't
been exactly cheery,

it's just that it's been a
stressful couple of days.

It's fine. Yeah.

You know, it's
a lot like my life.

Oh yeah? Try me.

Well, for the last six months
I've been playing hockey

for this team in Michigan.

Mm-hmm.

Trying to get called
up to the Red Wings.

Some of the best hockey
I have played in my life.

Week after week, some
kid with half the talent

gets called up
because he's younger.

So why don't you quit?

I've been playing
since I was four.

My dad was in the NHL
but it's never been an option.

How do you keep yourself going?

Well, you take the hit,

you shake it off and
you get back out there.

If you do that over
and over again,

eventually you're gonna
get where you wanna go.

That was a good pep talk.

It helps when you say it
every morning in the mirror.

[laughs]

Oh.

Well... it's been a very
interesting evening.

I'm glad you got your card
back and good luck in Idaho Falls.

- Thanks.
- Yeah.

Hey. Um...

You mind if we share the cab?

It's... it's kinda late. You
do kinda owe me one.

I do? How do I owe you?

I humiliated myself in front of
my teammates using your card.

I humiliated myself

trying to use your
card in my home town!

Yeah. Sure. Yeah. Yeah.

Thank you. Here.

Thank you.

[in unison] 845 Deerfield
Court. Wait. That's where I live.

[in unison] Are
you following me?

That's my parents' house.

I'm staying in
the guest cottage.

[in unison] You're paying!

That's right, just take
the hit, shake it off...

get back on the ice.

Take the hit, shake it
off, get back on the ice.

Okay.

You got this.
You got this, girl.

Hi!

Donna, this is Ashley Derrieux
over at Atlas Real Estate.

How are you?

I am looking at your
property on East 37th.

Brian! Hi. Listen...

Anyway, just thought
I'd call and see if you had

any irons in the fire.

Call me when you get
this, I'll be around any time.

Well, if anything comes up,

please don't hesitate
to give me a call. Okay?

Happy holidays.

Yeah, happy holidays.

[long exhale]

Well, you certainly
got up early.

Yeah, I'm sorry
if I was too loud.

Not at all.

You look very nice.
What's the occasion?

It's my Cider Social dress.

Oh, right. Getting ready.

Good.

[instrumental
"Jingle Bells" playing]

[indistinct conversations]

Can I help you?

Uh, yeah. I'm... I'm one
of the hockey players.

Briggs, right?

Yeah, that's right.

You're staying at
our guest house.

I'm James Derrieux,
nice to finally meet you.

Nice to meet you too.

No one told me that I
had to dress up for this.

Listen, you don't happen to
sell sports goods here, do you?

Follow me.

This place is basically
my second home.

I'm sure I'll be able to
find something for you.

Ah... let's see.

No, no.

Ah!

This hasn't fit me for years
but I'm sure it'll work for you.

Thank you.

Hey, you're a part of
the Fighting Trout family.

That makes you a part of
the Derrieux family now too.

Oh. Don't forget your hat.

Uh...

[chuckles] Merry Christmas.

Okay. What'd I miss?

[chuckles] Oh, well...

they just crowned
little Abigail this year's

Cider Social princess and little
Annie-Sue is not happy about it.

[laughs]

What am I supposed to do?

Oh! Well, you
pick up the cider...

Yeah.

Like this.

And then you politely
approach the table

and you pour it into their cups.

Okay. I can do that.

Ah, what... what table?

Oh.

And always remember to smile.

Okay.

Good morning, ladies.

Mr. Briggs, looking
rather dapper today.

Thank you, Miss Derrieux.

So, this is the famous
debit card thief.

[all laughing]

Pleasure to meet you.

Can I offer anyone
here some cider?

Yes please.

Alright.

There you are.

Don't forget Mr. Wiggles.

How could I forget
Mr. Wiggles? There we are.

Now, can you do me a favor?

And can you let Mr. Wiggles
know that this cider is hot

and it should sit for a
moment before he drinks it.

Thank you.

Um... are we all good?

Mm-hmm.

Perfect, thank you.

Well... he seems sweet.

He's wearing Dad's jacket.

[laughing]

So? Dave used to borrow
Dad's clothes all the time.

Yeah, and Dave gave you
rubber worms for your anniversary.

Because he knows I don't
like to put the real ones

on the hook.

Mm-hmm.

[all laughing]

I think what Ashley is
trying to say is that she has

a perfectly suitable
man in her life

that we will all be
meeting very soon.

Isn't that right?

Yup.

So, now we can all
enjoy this rare time

that we get to spend together.

[mugs clink]

Looks like someone's finally
got that warm and fuzzy feeling.

Huh?

What?

Well, you said you're
not a holiday guy,

but I can see that
Christmas twinkle in your eye.

It's not a twinkle.

It's a tear because
the longer we're here,

the less time we're at practice.

We can practice any time.

This only comes
around once a year.

My time's running out.

So if I want to get moved up,

it has to happen,
like... yesterday.

- [scoffs] - I'm behind
schedule, okay?

So... if we could just
get these crumpets out,

we could get back to work.

[sighs]

Wow.

You sure know how
to ruin a cider social.

[sighs]

[laughter]

Well, that was lovely.

I have some last-minute
shopping to do.

Anyone interested in joining me?

Oh...

I told Becca that I would
go see her new office

but I'll see you guys later.

Oh. Have fun, sweetie.

I will. I love you.

Love you.

- Ready?
- Yeah.

Let's go.

Uh huh. Oh, perfect.

Okay, I'll be there
in 20 minutes.

Bye.

Hey! Look at you. Making
deals, taking names.

Hi.

Um... okay.

I am so sorry, I know
this is last minute

but I have to go show
this house real quick.

That's okay, that's fine.

Okay.

Hey... you wouldn't wanna
come with, would you?

Oh...

It's... it's just that I get so
nervous at these showings

and I know how
experienced you are.

Christmas manis
on me if you come.

Well, you've clearly got
the negotiating part down.

I'm sold.

You are the best.

- Lead the way.
- Okay.

[Becca] And, uh,
this is the family room.

This is charming, Becca. How
many bathrooms does it have?

Um... 35.

Wait! No. Uh...
three point five.

There's a period.

You know, it's a good size.

I just wish you could see the
lake as soon as you walked in.

Um... yes. Uh...
that would be great.

You know, there's a
really easy fix for that.

Is that so?

Oh yeah, yeah.

If you take out this wall here,

it would open everything
up and then you would have

this beautiful view as
soon as you walk in.

I mean... look at
those mountains.

That would be perfect actually.

And, you know, I love

the original hardwood
floors out here.

I just wish it
matched the kitchen.

Um... you know,

my uncle actually has a
flooring business in town.

Uh, he could match any
hardwood you find here

and we could get
you a great price too.

I think this could
work for us, Rex.

I think so too.

[both chuckle]

[sticks slapping the ice]

[puck thuds]

[puck thuds]

Sorry.

Hey, Zetner.

Maybe if you aim for the
stands you'd hit the net.

Hey!

You want some
unsolicited advice?

At this point I'll
take anything.

You're holding
the stick too tight.

Loosen up a bit, yeah.

Now with your wrist I
want you to turn the blade.

[Scott] Yeah.

Now shoot.

Here goes nothing.

Hey!

Thanks Scott.

Alright, boys.

We've got two days to turn this
place into a winter wonderland.

Let's get to it.

Hey pops.

Yeah, what do you want, Pierre?

Can I, uh... talk to
you for a second?

I saw what you did with
Zetner and I was, um...

wondering if...

If you could get some
help on your breakaways.

You know?

Yeah, everyone knows.

That's why you haven't
been called up to Boise yet.

It's those one-on-ones. I
always seem to miss high.

That's 'cause you're
full of adrenaline.

You freeze up.
You need to breathe.

I think I know how to breathe.

Well then try it but
slowly. Through your nose.

Okay. Thanks.
I'll give it a try.

Guys! Come on, back to work.

Um...

I think you might've just
helped me sell my first house.

This is the perfect
way to celebrate.

Teamwork makes the dream work.

Oh yeah.

No wonder you're
doing so well out there.

Eh... it's really not as
exciting as you think it is.

What? I thought
you loved it out there.

I did. At first.

I really loved the people
and the sounds of the city

and the thrill of being
anywhere but here.

Oh, that makes sense.

Yeah, but lately I don't know.

I keep getting
passed over by clients

who would rather be wined
and dined at a golf course.

What about Trevor?

Trevor...

I broke up with him.

What?

When did this happen?

The day I landed.

Why?

I... I thought everything
was going great.

And then as soon as I
invited him home for Christmas

to meet my family he turned
into every other self-centered jerk

I've dated in the
last five years.

Jeez. What did your parents say?

I haven't told them.

Ashley, you have to tell them.

I know, I will.
I will tell them.

Mmhmm.

It's just, I always do this.

I... I make a big
deal about a guy,

thinking that he's perfect and
how he could be the one, and...

I just really hate feeling
like I'm letting them down.

Please. Your parents
aren't gonna care.

They're, like, the sweetest
people in Idaho Falls.

They are the sweetest people

and that is what makes it so
hard to give them bad news.

Look...

You broke up with your
boyfriend and you lost one client.

You will bounce back.

How do you know?

I just do.

You know, any day now
some new client is gonna call

looking for the
amazing Ashley Derrieux

and you won't even remember
what you were down about.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Come on. With these sparkly
beauties on your fingers...

I would say you're
bouncing back already.

Yeah.

Do they bring out the
sparkle in my eyes?

They really do, you're glowing.

[both laughing]

[stick slapping the puck]

Briggs! Hey, Briggs!

I'm locking up here.

Gus! Come on, 30 more minutes.

I'm trying to get to Boise.

And I'm trying to get
home to get my wife's

homemade Christmas fudge
before the grandkids eat it.

[sighs] Look, there's a
public rink on the edge of town

if you need to get your fix in.

[sighs]

[Dalton] I pick Cameron.

Oh man, you always pick Cameron.

And we always kick your butt.

I pick him.

Hey you!

What?

Hey. Do you know
how to play hockey?

According to the head coach
of the Grand Rapid Griffins...

No.

Well, you're on
our team. Come on.

What?

I'm Parker. I picked
you for my team.

If you don't know how to
play, just follow my lead.

Just follow your lead?

Come on!

[kids cheering]

You're going down again, Parker.

Is that all you got?

Yeah!

[laughter]

Next one wins, which
means you lose again.

- [Scott] Yeah!
- [Parker] Woohoo!

Yeah!

[cheering]

[laughing]

I get him tomorrow.

Alright. So what you're gonna do

is present the puck to the
defender, then drag it around.

- Put it in.
- [Parker] Can I try?

[Scott] Yeah. Yeah.

Like this?

[Ashley] Nice!

Yeah.

Hey, where was that
move in last night's game?

Hey! What are you doing here?

I'm picking up my nephew.

Aunt Ashley, come for a skate.

Alright, fine. I'm coming out.

But if I break a
nail, you're buying.

[instrumental "Joy
to the World" playing]

- So, Parker's a pretty good kid?
- Yeah.

Great hockey player.

Yeah, he's really sweet.

And Julie and Dave,
they never miss a game.

It's kind of a... a big
to-do in the family.

Lucky kid.

Did your parents not
come to your game?

Well, my mom did.

But she passed when I was
10 so it was just me and my dad.

When you're in the NHL

your career sorta
takes your priority.

So, he never coached
your team or anything?

Those that can't play,
coach. His favorite saying.

Okay.

Well still, he must've
taught you something.

Yeah. He taught me
that to make it in hockey

you can't be
distracted by anything.

Mm.

Even your family.

Yeah, I relate to that.

Why, what do you mean?

Yeah. I mean,

I've spent the last five
years trying to build this

perfect life and career in New
York and I have not given myself

a lot of spare time to
come back home and visit.

So then why don't
you just move back?

[sighs]

To Idaho Falls?

Yeah.

I mean, can't you just
sell real estate here?

It might not be as
prestigious as New York

but I'm sure you
could make a living.

I wish it were that simple.

Why isn't it?

I... I don't know.

[sighs]

I mean, my parents
sacrificed a lot

just for me to get
out of this town.

You know, while all of
their friends were busy going

on big cruises and
buying luxury RVs,

they spent their entire
savings on my college fund.

They even paid for
my first apartment

before the commission
checks were coming in.

That's all good and well, but
I mean, if you're not happy...

What about you?

You know, I mean, don't
you get tired of moving around

all the time?

Chasing big dreams but never
having a place to call home?

I'm different.

Why?

Because I never
had what you have.

Our family was never together.

No, this... this has always
been my safe space.

I always felt at
home on the ice.

[fans cheering]

Just breathe.

[Announcer] And Pierre Chaison
will take the penalty shot for the Trouts.

[whistle blows]

[Announcer] Can he
put the Trout in the lead?

[cheering]

That's how you do it?

[cheering]

Hey.

Nice shot, kid.

Thanks pops.

I overheard Coach on the phone.

I think someone
in Boise got hurt.

They're gonna
bring one of us up.

No, we'd have
heard about an injury.

Gus!

Yeah?

Did somebody in Boise get hurt?

Yeah, Walker,
about two hours ago.

Separated his shoulder, he'll
be out for a couple of months.

Walker plays right wing.

You play right wing.

I remember.

Briggs. Come see
me in my office.

- [knocking]
- Scott.

Hey.

Ty Walker in Boise
separated his shoulder

against the Bobcats.

Yeah. I... I heard.

They need a new right wing.

Coach, um...

I just wanna say how
much I appreciate this.

I am...

They're calling up Zetner.

What?

Zetner is moving up to Boise.

Zetner?

Mmhmm.

I had to teach him
how to keep the puck

from killing half our fan base.

What... why, why Zetner?

Because he's a
lot faster than you.

Look, I know it's disappointing

but the big club isn't looking
for 32-year-old rookies.

But I want you to
know that I see the way

you've been helping
out the younger guys.

Yeah. So I can
help them move up.

There's one more thing.

You're cutting me.

No.

Zetner was supposed to coach

the kids' Christmas
hockey game tomorrow.

I need you to step in.

- Seriously?
- Mmhmm.

Uh... I don't know anything
about coaching a bunch of kids.

You taught Pierre
how to actually score

on the penalty shot.

I'm sure you can handle
a pee-wee hockey game.

Wow. Are these all for Parker?

No, no. Just some
donations for the jamboree.

Oh. Oh!

Grandma's donating
a family scarf?

Oh, no. She made
that for Trevor.

Did he get his
flights figured out?

We only have a few
days 'till Christmas.

Uh...

Oh honey, what's the
matter? Is the coffee too bland?

No! No, no, no.
No, the coffee's fine.

Um...

No, it's Trevor.
He's not coming.

Oh. Well that's
alright, sweetie.

I mean, there's
always next year.

No, he probably won't
come next year either.

Oh.

I'm so sorry, I should've
told you guys sooner.

I just...

I don't know. Julie has Dave,
and you two have each other,

and I just thought that
this would finally be

a perfect Christmas where I
bring someone home and...

and when it all fell apart, I...

I don't know, I just
felt very embarrassed.

Oh, Ashley.

We don't need some hot shot,
who clearly is not good enough

for our daughter, to make
it a perfect Christmas.

Well, to tell you the
truth, I'm a bit relieved.

You are?

I didn't like this Trevor
fellow from the beginning.

Dad, you never even met him.

That's why I didn't like him.

You ask me, you dodged
a real bullet with this one.

Thanks guys.

[Announcer] As
always a big shout out

to our hometown
heroes the Fighting Trout

for sponsoring these
developing young players.

Hey, you made it!

Yeah, I made it.

Where's Dave?

He's not allowed within 50
feet of the referee anymore.

[laughter]

Forget Dave.

It's the new coach you
should be worried about.

What? Scott's coaching?

More like nervously pacing.

Hey, rookie!

Hey!

How are you doing?
You look a little pale.

Well, they threw me
into this last minute.

I... I have no idea
what I'm doing.

Okay.

You remember how you told
me your dad was never around

to coach you?

Bringing up my absentee
father right now, is...

it's not helping.

Just be the coach
you wanted him to be.

You got this.

[announcer] On my left,
we have the green team,

coached by our Trout's own
sharp shooter Pierre Chaison.

[crowd cheering]

And on my right
it's the red team

coached by our newest recruit
from the east, Scott Briggs.

[crowd cheering]

Yeah! Let's go Coach Briggs!

[laughing] Yeah!

- [Scott] Get back on defense!
-

Come on team!

It's my favorite
time of year

Doorbells ring...

[crowd yelling]

Hey ref, come on.

Fifty feet, Dave.

Sorry Brent.

No problem.

[whistle blows]

[Ashley] Okay, alright. Okay.

You got it, Parker. You got it!

You got this, honey!

[crowd cheering]

... Love and laughter
up to the rafters, alright

Heads up! Heads up!

[cheering]

There's no place
that I'd rather be

Than with my
friends and family

'... are so much brighter

Being with the ones
you love by the fire

[crowd cheering]

Whoooo!

Nothing is better than all
of us together at Christmas

I don't know what you
said to Scott but it worked.

You know, now
that you're single,

maybe you ought to
invite him to dinner tonight.

You heard about that, huh?

I didn't have to hear anything.

I knew something was
wrong the moment you landed.

I just wish you were comfortable
enough to tell me about it.

I just don't want you to worry.

I'm your big sister, I'm
always gonna worry,

because I know how great you
are and what kinda man you deserve.

Thanks, big sis.

There's no place
that I'd rather be

Than with my
friends and family

[whistle blows]

Time out, time out.

Thank you. Oh,
that smells delicious.

I knew you'd get back
on your feet, dear.

Oh... no. I was never...
Okay, she doesn't care.

Alright guys, tie game.

This is when we gotta really
reach down deep and bring it.

Arlo, Brad, great job
on defense. Keep it up.

Allie, I want you
to get the puck,

I want you to feed it to Parker.

Parker, I want you to
take it hard to the net.

Remember the move.

Got it, Coach.

Alright. Shut 'em down.

Team on three.
One, two, three...

[all together] Team!

[crowd cheering]

Whoa, whoa, whoa...

Let's go, let's go.
Heads up, heads up!

Let's go guys, hustle. Come on!

Come on, defense!

There's no place
than I'd rather be...

[both] Go Parker!

... than with my
friends and family

[crowd cheering]

...even the ones that
you love by the fire

Nothing is better
than all of us together

at Christmas, yeah

Nice shot!

Nothing is better than all
of us together at Christmas

That was a great game, Scott.

Yeah, must have something
to do with the coach.

Pretty easy when you
got a player like Parker.

He's quite the athlete.

Yeah, he gets his natural-born
athletic ability from me.

[Julie laughs]

Okay, we're gonna grab Parker
and head back to the house.

See you there?

Mm-hmm.

So, um...

I know you, you said that you
feel more at home on the ice.

But we're... we're headed back

to our actual home to have
dinner if you'd like to join?

Might be more fun than reading
old copies of Sports Illustrated

in the guest house.

Have you been spying on me?

Well... it was either that

or old Stanley Cup
highlights on YouTube.

So, do you wanna
come to dinner or what?

Sure.

You do?

Yeah.

I mean, a guy's gotta eat.

Yeah. Yeah.

Okay, so... just a heads up.

After dinner my grandma
is going to offer you eggnog.

Just say no.

Why? I love eggnog.

Oh, I love eggnog too
but this is no eggnog.

No, no, no. No,
this is a witch's brew.

I'm no expert for family
dinners but if somebody

offers me something, I
think it'd be rude to say no.

Trust me. If you drink
it, you will regret it.

I'll be fine.

Okay.

I used to play a little
puck back in the day.

If they ever need a right winger
to slap 'er like a rocket-ship,

you tell them to
give old Dave a call.

Oh!

Oh, easy there Gretzky.

Who's ready for some eggnog?

Not me.

I have to clean up.

I'll help.

Dave?

Uh... sorry Stella,
I'm on a diet.

Scott...

You have to try my
homemade recipe.

Um... okay.

Ow!

Uh... yow, yeah.
I'll try it, I mean.

It's not like it's gonna kill
me to have a little taste, right?

You drink up now,
there's plenty more

where that came from.

Okay.

[chokes]

Well?

[strained] It's really
good. It's really good.

Finally someone around here
who doesn't get all paranoid

about that salmonella.

Oh God.

[slurping]

[laughter]

I remember when Dave
first came to dinner.

I thought I was gonna
have to take him to the ER.

[laughter]

Same thing happened
with your father.

I gave him fair warning,

it's not my fault he was
afraid to offend Grandma.

Aw, I thought it was sweet.

This always makes
Dave feel better.

Okay.

Perfect.

It's great. Thank you.

Well... how do I look?

I'm sorry, you don't have to
wear that if you don't want to.

Why?

You don't think I can pull off
the whole Derrieux family look?

Oh, is that how we look?

[both laughing]

You know, I don't think I
have ever been given anything

that somebody's
actually made before.

It's kinda nice.

Well here, I brought
you some pie.

It'll help wash that really
good eggnog outta your mouth.

I've got the decorations
for your tree out front.

Uh, my back's a little sore.

Since we got him here,

maybe Scott wouldn't
mind lending a hand?

Oh, yeah.

You up for it, Briggs?

Happy, happy... happy to help.

What do I say?

You can always count
on a Fighting Trout.

Mm-hmm, mm-hmm.

I... I know I'm kinda
new to this whole thing

but isn't a Christmas
tree, like, inside the house?

No, I've never heard of that.

So... explain this to me again.

So when I was little,

I loved decorating the
Christmas tree so much

that when we had
to throw it away,

I would have a full-on meltdown.

Just... temper tantrum for days.

You? No. I don't believe it.

[laughing]

Anyway... one day
my dad comes home

with a little, itty-bitty tree.

And he tells me that
if I help him plant it,

we will have a Christmas
tree all year long.

And that was... gosh,
that was 20 years ago.

And we still
decorate it to this day.

The only thing my
dad ever got me

was a bunch of
used hockey pucks.

I think what you
have's really sweet.

It's, um... it's really special.

I should get, um...

- I should get going.
- Yeah.

I gotta get up early tomorrow

and help decorate for that
whole Christmas jamboree.

Right. Right.

And I promised Becca
that I would wake up early

and help her show another house.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

You're gonna come...

you and your family are
gonna come tomorrow.

Yeah. Yeah, we'll be there.

Okay. Good.

Well... I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey. What book are you reading?

Diary of a Christmas Elf.

I thought so. You
know, I loved that book.

She loves all books.

Honestly, we can't keep
up with her reading habit.

Oh yeah? Well,
you'll be able to here.

There's a library
two minutes away.

Is that so?

Oh yeah.

We used to spend hours
in there after school.

[laughs] Yeah.

She would absolutely love it.

Well, that's what's important.

I really think that we
can be happy here.

[laughing]

Thank you.

Oh, you're welcome.

You are so welcome, sweetie.

See you guys.

- Bye.
- Bye.

Oh my gosh. That was so sweet.

Adorable.

Yeah.

You know Becca,
you're a natural at this.

[scoffs]

You know, I think
this is the first job

I've ever had where
I actually feel...

really good about
what I'm doing.

I love that.

Yeah.

But I have to admit,

it's really nice to see
someone who's actually happy

about what they're
buying for a change.

What? 'Cause your
clients aren't happy?

Oh no, they're happy about
the deal that I get them.

But it's not like
they're starting families

or making memories.

You know...

I was thinking about how you
were looking for new clients.

Yeah.

I just found out that Wendy
Vaughn, who sells, like,

half the houses in
this town, is retiring.

That means a lot
more potential clients.

I see.

I know it's crazy,
I just thought...

maybe, if things weren't
working out in New York,

you and I could start a team.

Well I have to admit,

you're a lot more fun to work
with than my current colleagues.

Agreed.

I don't know. That's just...
that's a really big change.

You know, I'm not...

I'm not sure that I'm
quite ready for that.

No, no, of course.
It's just an idea.

Think of it as a backup
plan in case you decide

you wanna come back
to this crazy little town.

- Thanks.
- Okay.

Nice hustle out there
boys, even you Pierre.

Good work.

Briggs, hang back.

I need to talk to
you for a minute.

Now, I know it's a little early

for Christmas
presents but, um...

there's something
I wanna give you.

You got me a...
you got me a book?

A book that smells
surprisingly like our locker room.

[chuckles]

It's not just any book, that's
the book that changed my life.

I don't understand.

I know you got your heart
set on making it to the bigs,

but I heard you did
a pretty great job

coaching those
kids the other day.

Oh. That, uh... that
was... that was just for fun.

No, I... I don't wanna
become a coach.

A coach isn't something
you just become.

The way you helped Zetner,
the way you helped Pierre.

It's already who you are.

[sighs]

Listen, I am... I
appreciate this.

I do, but I... I have been
trying so hard to get called up.

I... I can't throw that away.

Okay. But let me
ask you something.

When you put on that
jersey on Friday night,

are you still having any fun
or maybe you're just doing it

to prove something
to somebody else?

Coach, I...

Look, finish out the season.

Hopefully you get picked up by
some team from who knows where.

But if you're
still interested...

we'll have a home
for you right here.

I'll think about it.

[instrumental "Deck
The Halls" playing]

[indistinct conversations]

Ooh!

Hey Scott.

Come on, Scott.

You gotta keep your head
up, you should know that.

Solid advice.

Well, the team sure did
a bang-up job this year.

Yeah, everything looks amazing.

You know, you've really
outdone yourselves.

Well, it's worth it to
show a little gratitude

to such great
fans like you guys.

Scott, come be on my team.

Um... I should...

I should probably get you guys
some drinks or something first.

Oh, come on! You've
worked hard enough.

It is time for you to have a
real Idaho Falls experience.

Um... you know, I think
this is where I draw the line.

Alright, well we could have
Dave take you real fishing

with his buddies.

Trust me, this is
getting off easy.

[sighs]

I'll take your word for it.

You're going down, buddy.

Okay.

Alright folks, welcome
to Merry Fishmas.

Now the rules of
the game are simple.

First team to have every
member pull up a trout

within the 60-second time
limit will be crowned victorious.

Team one, are you ready?

- Yes!
- Yeah!

Team two, are you ready?

[all] Yeah!

Let's get fishing.

Whoo!

You got this, Parker!

Oh, you got this, Parker!

[Ashley] That was almost in.

Oh, oh, oh!

[Julie] Slow and
steady wins the race.

I almost got it. Oh man.

Got it!

[Ashley] Yes, Parker.
Coming in quick!

[applause]

Oh, I got one! I got one!

[cheering]

[overlapping excited chatter]

[Julie] Oh, my god!

[Coach] Not much time left.

Come on, it's all
up to you, Dave.

Thank you. Thank you very much.

- Go, come on!
- I need one more.

Time's ticking down.

[Julie] Come on,
Dave. You got this.

[overlapping chatter]

Stop!

It's all you, Dave.
Remember what I taught you.

You can do it.

[Julie] Slow and
steady wins the race.

[overlapping chatter]

[cheering]

Oh!

- [Ashley] Very nice!
- [Scott] Whoo!

Well, team Briggs comes
through in the clutch

and takes home the championship.

[cheers and applause]

Admit it, you had fun.

Ah... I wouldn't go that far.

Although it was kinda
nice to take down Dave.

Mm-hmm. I think we
make a pretty decent team.

Yeah.

Hey, can I ask you
a serious question?

Sure.

You grew up here so you've seen
a bunch of players come and go.

Mm-hmm.

Do you think I have what
it takes to get to Boise?

Are you serious?

Yeah.

Yeah, it's just...

I have pursued
this my whole life

and sometimes I wonder
if I'm being delusional.

You know, like if I should
start considering other options.

What other options?

Coaching.

Coach Jensen said
that there might be...

there might be an
assistant coaching position

for me next year.

[sighs]

You wanna coach the Trouts?

I don't know.

Maybe.

It'd be nice to settle
down somewhere.

[phone ringing]

Sorry.

Oh... I should really
see who this is.

I'm sorry.

Can... can I just meet you
over by the gingerbread table?

Yeah. Yeah, I'll just be
over at the gingerbread table.

This is Ashley Derrieux.

Hi Ashley.

This is Bonnie Sullivan
from Main Financial.

You left us a message
the other day?

Bonnie, yes. The
West Village Hotel.

That's us.

That property is so beautiful.

Yeah, we think so too.

And going over
your recent sales,

I think you might be the
right agent for the job.

Well, I'd hate to
disagree with you on that.

[chuckles]

Listen, there's one catch.

Okay.

I have these heavy hitters
in from out of the country

and they've been hounding
me to go see the place.

You already have
potential buyers.

Mm-hmm.

When do you need me by?

I know it's a lot to ask, but
can you be here by the 23rd?

So... I'm actually in
Idaho Falls right now.

I... I really don't know if
I can even find a flight.

I'll tell you what, if you can
make this deal happen for me,

I have three more buildings
coming up in the new year.

Okay. Let me look at some
flights, see what I can do,

and I will get back to you
as soon as possible. Okay?

Sounds good.

Okay.

[sighs]

How's everybody doing?

- Hey Dad.
- Dad.

Have, uh, you seen Parker?

Yeah, he's over there playing
a game with Coach Gus.

Alright. Come on,
come on, come on.

- You got it, you can do it.
- You got it.

Oh, you got it. There you go.

- That's it.
- Well, he's got it.

There you go.

There she goes, there she goes.

[laughing]

I swear, sometimes I feel
like I have two children.

I agree.

[sighs] Hey.

This is my first
gingerbread house ever,

so... don't judge.

Mm-hmm.

Is everything okay?

Yeah. That was just a
very unexpected phone call.

Ex-boyfriend?

No.

No, it's this mid-century
hotel in New York

that I've had my
eye on for years

and they called wanting
me to represent it.

So... that doesn't sound so bad.

Well, they want me
there in two days.

- Oh.
- Yeah.

I mean, it's a great
opportunity. I...

I... just don't know that I
wanna rush back there right now.

Well, do you have
to decide this second?

No.

Good.

Because this house
is about to fall over

unless it gets some
serious assistance.

[laughs] Okay, I
think I can handle that.

Please, help me.

Oh brother. What'd you do?

I don't know.

[snowball thuds]

- It was him!
- It was her!

Oh yeah? Is that how
you guys wanna play it?

Oh boy.

Well, that just means...
you both are going to get it.

[all laughing]

Got him!

[laughing] Get him, Parker!

[all laughing]

That's enough fun. It's
time for serious business.

Oh yeah.

Scott, are you gonna help?

Uh... I'd love
to but I've, uh...

I gotta get to practice.

Wait, wait, wait.

Have you ever built
a snowman before?

Uh...

Okay. Alright.

This is way more
important than hockey.

Okay.

Hey Parker.

Did you know that you
might be building a snowman

with a future Fighting
Trout assistant coach?

You're gonna be
coaching the Trout?

That would be so cool.

Well, nothing is
official yet. Alright?

I have a whole other
season playing on the ice.

It's just... something to think
about in the future, that's all.

Well, take it from me...

you could do a lot worse

than making a home
here in Idaho Falls.

It's always done right by us.

And on that note,
Dad... carrot please.

Thank you.

I think you should
do the honors. Right?

Alright.

[laughing]

Let's see if I can
figure this out.

It can't be that hard.

Uh... what do you think?
Right, uh... right about here?

Maybe on the face?

[all laughing]

Okay. Like, uh... here?

Hmm, a bit higher.

A bit higher? Right around here?

A bit...

Right around... just say when.

Perfect.

- If you say so?
- There you go.

Nice.

Anyways, welcome.

Who was that?

That is the new right wing.

Wait, you play right wing.

I remember.

The new guy's here.

There's 24 guys
on the roster max.

Someone's getting cut.

Maybe they're
moving one of us up.

Hey Gus.

Yeah?

Anybody in Boise get injured?

Uh... no, no.

Anyone there get
moved up to Seattle?

Hmm... no.

Briggs. My office, 15 minutes.

Scott...

So sorry.

Yeah, sorry man.

It's... it's fine.

I... you know, I...

I've been cut before, guys.

Best thing to do
is just walk in there

and face the music like a man.

[knock on door]

Listen, um... before
you say anything.

I've been thinking
about the coaching offer.

[sighs]

I know you're gonna cut
me. So if the offer still stands...

Who said anything
about cutting you?

Well, you didn't
have to say anything.

My... my replacement's
standing outside the locker room.

Oh, that's right.

While he's replacing you,
you're replacing Zetner.

Well, Zetner's in Boise.

Was in Boise.

Some guys move up too fast.
They can't handle the pressure.

Uh...

Zetner wasn't ready.

So he's gonna take some time off

but Boise's gonna hold
his spot when he returns.

Until then...

You... you're saying that...

You're going to Boise.

I'm...

I'm... I'm... I'm...
I'm going to Boise.

Yes, you are.

I'm... I'm... I'm
going to Boise.

Thank you, uh... so much, sir!

I'm going to Boise, so...

Alright. Hey, guys!
Guys! I'm going to Boise!

[team cheering]

Wow, okay.

[Julie] So, have you decided
whether you're going back

for that big hotel deal?

[sighs] No, I have
to call her today.

Well, I know it's a
great opportunity.

I just hate the idea of
spending Christmas without you.

Do you ever regret staying here?

We're different, Ash. You
were always the smart one.

Oh, please!

It's true, even when
we were little kids.

Everyone used to say
you'd go off and do big things.

Well, you were
always a lot braver.

- Ah...
- You were!

I mean, you did whatever
you wanted to do,

and you never cared
what anyone else thought.

Sure, I made my mind up
about how I wanted my life to be.

But that doesn't mean there
aren't days where I wonder

if the grass isn't
greener on the other side.

You do?

Of course. You have
so much freedom.

You get to travel, you
wear fancy dresses,

go out for expensive dinners.

But whenever I talk to you...

I don't know, the stress.

Constantly running
from meeting to meeting,

these boyfriends who don't
know how to treat you right.

I just don't want
you to miss out

on the things you love the most.

Like what?

Like... this.

Sipping hot chocolate
in a cozy home,

surrounded by
people that you know

will always be there for you.

We're home.

Hey, you two.

Everything okay, buddy?

I'm fine.

[sighs]

Where'd he get that jersey from?

Scott gave it to him.

He did? Why?

I guess you didn't
hear the big news.

He got called up!

[in unison] You're kidding.

Well, don't act so surprised.

The man's practically turned
the whole team around in a week.

Sure gonna miss him
around here, but if you ask me,

it couldn't happen
to a better guy.

Yeah. So when does he leave?

I'm taking him to the
airport in a couple hours.

So you'd better hop to it if
you wanna say your goodbyes.

[reporter on TV] Among
the 12 potential inductees

into this year's NHL Hall of
Fame class is Wayne Briggs.

The former
defenseman led his team

to two Stanley
Cup championships.

And in my opinion, is the
most deserving of the bunch.

[knock on door]

- Hi.
- Hi.

Do, uh... do you wanna come in?

Thank you.

Hey. I... I, um... I
heard you got promoted.

Yeah, I did.

I was actually just
about to call you.

Wow. That's amazing.
I'm... I'm so happy for you.

Well, Boise's not too far away.

If you wanna come
down for the first game

I can probably get you tickets.

Well I would, but...

I'm flying back to New
York for that client.

It's everything I've been
working towards, so...

Um... congratulations.

Looks like we're both
finally having our big break.

Yeah.

Well, I got you something.

It's a little early, I know,

but I'm not sure
when I'll see you again.

I know it's sentimental,
I just thought...

It's perfect.

[Ashley] This way you'll always
have a family on Christmas.

It's perfect. Thank you.

You're welcome.

I, uh... I actually got
you something too.

- Oh, you did?
- Yeah.

Oh.

I was gonna put it
under your tree, but...

seeing as how you're
here, why don't you open it?

Hmm. Okay.

It's a plastic fish?

It's not just a plastic fish,

that's the plastic fish
you helped me catch.

I thought you could
hang it on your tree.

Just something to
remember me by.

I like it.

Hey, I wanna say something
to you before you go.

Okay.

I know that you wanna
make it in the NHL

and I know that you wanna prove
you're just as good as your dad.

But I want you to
know how special

this week has been for me.

How special you are.

And no matter where you end
up, nothing can take that away.

Okay?

I, um... I appreciate that.

Mmhmm.

And... I appreciate
you letting me act

like I was a part of the family.

Even if that eggnog
almost killed me.

Oh... woof.

[both laughing]

Seriously though,
I had a great time.

Yeah, me too.

And you know, if I, uh...

if I ever play Madison
Square Garden.

Mmm.

You bet there'll be a front
row seat with your name on it.

Oh, there better be.

[laughs] Yeah, it's a deal.

Well, I should go.

- I'll see you around.
- Yeah, I'll see you.

[emotional music]

[emotional music]

[sighs]

[energetic music]

[phone ringing]

Hey Scott.

Parker. Hey.

Scott, guess what?

We played the Grizzlies
today and we won.

I used the grip that you taught
me and I scored two goals.

[Scott] Wow! That's so great,
buddy. I'm so proud of you.

Listen, is, uh... is your
Aunt Ashley still around?

I think she's outside.
You want me to get her?

No. That's... that's alright.

I, um... I... I want
you to tell everyone

I just called to say
Merry Christmas.

And that you're all welcome
to come up and see a game,

whenever you want.

Cool. Thanks.

Alright. I'll talk to you later?

Later.

Bye.

[call ends]

Hey kiddo.

Are you all packed up?

Yup, I sure am.

Scott was trying
to give you a call.

Must be quite an adjustment
being up there all by himself.

Yeah.

Oh sweetie.

I know you two had
something special.

Yeah. But it's not just Scott.
I mean, yes he's great, but...

it's all of you guys.

I mean, I wanted
this client so bad,

but now I'm not even
gonna be here on Christmas.

Well, maybe it's okay to take
a step back for a little while.

I'm sure they can
find another agent.

Well, it's not
really that simple.

I mean, if I bail on this deal,

word will get around
real fast and then...

And you guys sacrificed so much

just for me to get
outta here that...

I mean, it
wouldn't be fair if...

if I threw that all away.

Ashley, we are so proud of you
and what you've accomplished.

You don't have to
do anything for us.

And you wouldn't
be disappointed?

The only thing we'd
be disappointed in...

is if you weren't living the
life that truly makes you happy.

What if I don't
know what that is?

Well, sometimes we don't
know what makes us happy

until it's standing
right in front of us.

But no matter what,

we're always here
to support you.

Thank you.

- I really love you, guys.
- Baby...

Love ya, hon.

[reporter on TV] We're
here with the newest member

of the NHL Hall of Fame.
Congratulations Wayne Briggs.

Your family must
be proud of you.

Well, you know, in this business

your teammates are your family.

So I'd like to give a big
shout out to my family,

especially that great goalie
we had on the Stanley Cup team,

Victor Zalapski.

Not to mention my boys who
could take a hit, shake it off,

and get back out on the ice.

I couldn't have
done it without them.

[reporter on TV] You're
talking about the team

you helped lead to two
Stanley Cup champion...

[TV shuts off]

[emotional music]

[sighs]

You know, I've
read that one too.

It turns out being
alone at Christmas...

isn't something I
wanna survive anymore.

What are you doing here?
I thought you were in Boise.

I was.

You know, I couldn't stand the
thought of spending Christmas

with 23 guys I barely know,

when I already have the
perfect team right here.

Yeah, but that was your dream.

You know, I think my dream
was to prove to myself that I'm...

I'm just as good as my dad.

Because of you,
and your crazy family,

I realized that I don't have
to play hockey to do that.

So what are you going to do?

I took the coaching
job. And I was thinking...

if I stuck around
Idaho Falls, maybe...

maybe I could see you
again next Christmas.

You took a... a coaching job...

just on the off-chance
that you might see me

one week out of the year?

Well... maybe that
wasn't the only reason.

They have pretty
great medical insurance.

Yeah.

Full physio.

A dental plan.

Yeah.

Those are really good benefits.

Yeah.

[chuckles] So...
what happens now?

Okay. First thing in the
morning I am calling Becca.

We have a real
estate office to set up.

Sounds great.

And actually, I have no clue
where I'm gonna stay tonight,

so maybe you could
find me a place.

Well, I may know
of a cute little cottage

that just opened up.

How are the neighbors?

A little goofy.

But their youngest
daughter is delightful.

You should really
get to know her.

I can't wait.

[Ashley laughs]

[in unison] 845 Deerfield Court.