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Um... Cheryl?

Almost done.
Just checking the connection.

You have people for that.

Ah, there you go.

You know I can't help it.

I'm hands-on.

Oh! Deputy Director!

Merry Christmas, Senator!

Merry Christmas.

And this must be
- your granddaughter, Josie!
- Yes, it is.

Josie adores science.

Ah! You remind me of me.

You're an astronomer?

Well, I used to be.

How did you end up here?

Well, I'll tell you.

You see, I bumped into Cheryl
while I was visiting family

in Wellsboro a few years back.

And I read her
very impressive resume, and...

And here I am...
And here I go, I'm afraid.

Director Phillips,
maybe you would like
to show the Senator and Josie

the visitor's center?
And I'll sneak off
and finish my work,

All right.
- Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.
Merry Christmas!

Yes, and I've never
seen him before.

Cheryl, where are you going?

I haven't finished
reviewing the grant proposals

and I need to finish it
by the end of the year.

But you'll miss the party!

Story of my life.

I'll meet you upstairs.

At least let me help
with the grant proposals.

You've already gone
above and beyond, Janice.

I can handle the rest.

I just wish
I didn't have to reject so many.

I can only play Santa once

for every 99 times
playing Scrooge!

Sounds like Christmas
couldn't come soon enough.

You still heading
to your parents' tonight?

If I can make my bus
in an hour.

Why not drive?
Wellsboro's not far.

But if I drive,
I can't review
next year's budget,

return Senator Mihara's
emails--I see your point.

How about that...

My comet.

You have a comet?

Almost.

In grad school,
I was trying to prove

a comet exists
behind Pluto's orbit.

Looks like a team in Norway
just confirmed it.

Sorry.

But this might
lift your spirits.

What's this?

A Christmas present.

For someone
who's always short on time.

Thank you.
Janice, you're the best.

Hey! Trish!

Merry Christmas!

Cheryl! Welcome home!

I didn't think you were
gonna be able to get away.

And miss a hometown Christmas?

Not a chance.

Has work lightened up at all?

It's more like a black hole.
Nothing escapes

its gravitational pull.

It's because it's so important.

You fund cutting-edge research!

Like that bio-fuel thing
you were telling me about
last year.

That has
major breakthrough potential,

it could lead
to sustainable energy!

Well, I am just happy
that you are here,

and Mom and Dad
can't wait to see you.

Me too.

Fold-out couch in the den,
here I come.

They stored most of
the Christmas decorations,

so it won't be like old times.

What's this?

What's what?

"Trish's Bistro"?

I took the plunge.

I signed the lease yesterday.

I open my restaurant
in two weeks.

Congratulations!

You have been talking
about that for years.

Are you sure you're ready?

Okay, go on.
You might as well say it.

I can tell you have
something on your mind.

It's just
opening a restaurant is risky.

And you've already
tried it once.

That was a snack shack,
and I learned a lot
from that experience!

Exactly, so why repeat it?

You're big-sistering me again.

It's called
looking out for you.

Restaurants have
a lot of competition,

and a really slim margin,

and it's just--
it's such a big risk.

Well, my restaurant
has to succeed,

'cause I already bought
500 fondue forks!

So fingers crossed.

I really miss it here.

In the city,
you can barely see any stars.

The Christmas Carnival
starts tonight, right?

Yep. Runs all five days
till Christmas.

You wanna check it out
after dinner?

Absolutely! I'm there.

And it brings back
such great memories.

Nothing changes here.

Hey, plenty changes.

For instance, we finally
finished the new city hall,

thanks to the youngest mayor
in town history.

Terrence finally
got what he wanted...

Mm-hmm.

I still haven't gotten used to
the idea of someone else
living in their house,

but the new owners
are really nice.

You should meet them.

I'm sure they are.

I would just rather keep
my memories of our house
as it was.

Mom and Dad needed to downsize.

I know. Time moves on,

no matter what I have
to say about it.

They may have downsized,
but I see the snowman
did not get the memo.

Do not get in the way of Mom
and her Christmas decorations.

Okay.

It's such a nice surprise.

We missed you so much.
Sweetheart,

we're so happy you're home.

Well, I couldn't miss
another Christmas

and by all the decorations,
neither could you!

These were just the ones
I could squeeze in.

Most of our lawn reindeer
are in storage

till we figure out
what to do with them.

Well, the best thing
about your new place

is it brings all of us
closer together.

I know it takes
some getting used to.

Like not seeing

Grandma's crystal angel
on top of the tree.

I miss that, too.

I put your luggage in the den.

Honey, are you sure
you don't mind sleeping
on the fold-out couch?

Of course not, Dad!

Okay, dinner will be ready
soon, guys.

Perfect.

Look what I found
going through boxes today.

Look, that's the year
that we went caroling
with the church choir.

Ms. Nelson.

That's the day
I won the Science Fair.

Remember?

It's hard to believe
she's been gone for five years.

I just wish I'd seen her more.

Well, you did
always make a point

to drop in on her
at Christmas.

Except for the last one.
I was too busy.

If only I'd known.

Oh, honey,

no one could have known
about her heart condition.

She was my inspiration.

And look who's is in that photo.

Is that George Campbell
photobombing your victory shot?

Oh, that's George,
all right.

He got runner-up.

He never missed a chance
to try to outdo me.

Science fair, spelling bee,

student body selections,

George always had to prove
he was better.

Dinner's ready, guys!

And I hope you're hungry!

I am.

Just remember to save room
for dessert at the Carnival.

97 years,
and the Carnival's
still going strong.

I love the Carnival.

It's our own little snow globe,
frozen in time...

Over there's

where I ran into Dr. Phillips
five years ago...

sent my life spinning
in a whole new direction...

Five years ago?
That was the year

the freak snowstorm hit, right?

I remember.

Closed all the roads
out of Willoughby.

We've had the most
amazing volunteers this year...

Speaking of the past,
look who's here.

...and so, I'd like
to thank everyone

for making this new city hall
a reality.

And now,

as Mayor of Wellsboro,

it is my pleasure to declare

this year's Christmas Carnival
officially open!

I still can't believe
Terrence Fletcher is the mayor.

Mayor or not,
he's still cute.

And still single.

You should ask him out?

Oh, we went on a date once,

that same Christmas
I ran into Dr. Phillips.

You had a date with Terrence?

What happened?

It would have gone great,

but...

I spilled my latte on him,

tripped him on the ice rink,

and to top it off,

he was allergic
to my angora scarf...

No wonder he never
- called me back.
Tree coming through!

Hey!

Look out!

I'm so--

Cheryl Jenkins!

George Campbell.

I should've known it was you.

Why, 'cause I'm still
bowling you over?

No, because you're still
causing me pain.

I'm sorry.

Hey, Trish!
- How you doing?
- Hi, George.

You two catch up
while I grab some popcorn.

So, you in from D.C. for a bit?

Just visiting the fam'
for a week.

Think this town's
big enough for the both of us?

I guess we'll find out.

Let me guess.

You're a lumberjack these days?

No, no, no. I still teach
over at the junior high.

I just got this
for the science club.

Fitting you work with kids...

since, clearly,
you still are one.

You still mad 'cause I let you
win the science fair
senior year?

You "let" me win?

You finally admitted it.

You know, that's the first step
to moving forward, right?

Actually, the first step
starts with my left foot,

then my right.

Then I let momentum
carry me off.

Merry Christmas, George.

I'd say that
your dynamic with George

hasn't changed much
since school.

Friendly competitors,
or competitive friends.

If he only knew the truth.

What, that
you're a big success?

On paper, maybe.
In reality, not so much.

You'll get back
to your own work someday.

It's too late.

Somebody already found my comet.

And besides, science moves
at a gallop,

and I'm five years out of date.

But you are so good
at your job!

I only took it
because I was waiting

for an astronomy job
to open up!

Sometimes, I wonder
what would've happened

if I'd never
run into Dr. Phillips.

I wish I could live
that week over again.

Oh! Snafu with a delivery
to the bistro.

I'll be back
- in a couple of minutes.
- Okay.

Hello?

Anyone here?

What?

Whoa.

- What's his name?
His name's Brigs.

Hi, Brigs.

Take care. Bye.

Cheryl? You okay?

Yes, I'm--

I just got dizzy
from the carousel, but...

I'm fine.

What carousel?

Right up there.

At the end of the Carnival.

There's a carousel here?

Okay, I have to run.
Time for caroling,

but take it easy, will you?

Hey, Cheryl!

Looking forward to Friday!

What's happening Friday?

Our date!

Don't tell me
you had second thoughts.

No-- I--

hold on a second, Mr. Mayor--

Mayor?

You know I'm only running
for City Council.

But thanks
for your vote of confidence.

I'll see you Friday.

Mayor...

What is happening here?

Wait, what are those posters?

But...

New Year's Ball?

That poster's
five years out of date.

Yeah, I thought
I heard your voice.

What is it now, Cheryl?

The font doesn't meet
with your approval?

George!

Look at the poster!

Looks fine to me.

You should buy a ticket.

The money goes
to a new science lab
at the high school.

But you don't understand... Oh, hey, I spoke
to your Mom last week.

She says you just got
your Master's.

Congratulations.

Just got it?

Now, don't go getting
all big-headed about it.

I can still
beat you at Scrabble.

Excuse me. I have to go.

This doesn't make any sense.

It can't be.
Ms. Nelson?

George?

What are you doing here?

I was asking myself
the same question.

You passed out.

And--

you carried me here?

Yeah.

The nurse should be back
any minute.

You all right?

I think so.

Maybe some sugar will help.

Technically,
these are for the kids,

but I'll grant an exception
for an old friend.

George...

something's not right!

I saw Ms. Nelson,

here,

at the carnival!

Well, I think
she's entitled to a break,

she's been grading papers
non-stop!

And the date
on the poster.

Wanna fill me in,
or you wanna play 20 questions?

Look, I know
this might sound crazy,

but I have to tell you
something important!

And you have to swear
not to laugh!

- Okay.
- No, seriously.

Promise?

I do solemnly swear
not to laugh.

Okay, so I got on the carousel,

and everything was fine,

but ever since I stepped off,

things are really odd.

It's almost like...

Like?

I'm back in time?

You said
you were not gonna laugh!

Why am I wasting my time
talking to you?

Wait, where are you going?

To find the carousel!

Have you seen the carousel?

Why are you following me?

Well, a mixture
of curiosity and concern.

And when the guys
with the white coats show up,

they might need a hand.

You sure you're all right?

Yes. No.

I'm not sure. But finding
the carousel is gonna help.

There's no carousel
at this carnival.

Why does everyone keep
telling me that? I was on it!

Well, I'm a volunteer
this year,

and I assure you,
there's no carousel.

It had moving horses
and bright-colored lights!

Like a carousel?

Look, have you been hanging out
at the eggnog booth, huh?

Please!

Okay.
Here's another hypothesis.

You've been working very hard
on your thesis.

Probably in need
of some sleep?

Let me drive you home
to your parents' place.

No... The night air is going
to help me clear my head.

Good night!

Merry Christmas!

This can't be.

I just saw the new city hall.

- Can I help you?
- I'm sorry.

I must've knocked
on the wrong door.
Do you know which unit

Jeanette and Robert Jenkins
live in?

Sorry.
No one here by those names.

But I'm--
I'm sure this is their complex.

I head the HO8, miss.

I assure you, there are
no tenants named Jenkins here.

I-- I'm sorry.

- Good night.
- Good night.

Oh, hey, honey.

Honestly, I don't know
what I'd do

if this yard was any smaller.

I just found Blitzen
behind the old mower.

What do you think, Cheryl?

Um...

it's great, Dad.

I think so, too.

Hey, how was opening night
at the carnival?

I think it's safe
to say this year,

it really stands out.

Nice!

Maybe we can go
together tomorrow.

I know you got to get back
to Boston in the next few days.

Boston?

Don't you mean D.C.?

Mm, the last I heard,
you were living in Boston.

Unless M.I.T. suddenly moved.

Robert,
I found some more lights!

Oh! Cheryl, honey.

Do you want to come in
for some mulled cider?

No...

I'm okay--

All right.

Do you want to ask Ms. Nelson
if she'd like some?

Ms. Nelson?

Yeah.

Down the street?

Yes.

In the same house she's lived
in for the past 30 years?

Yes!

Yes! I will!

Good.

Cheryl!

Ms. Nelson?

Merry Christmas
to you, too!

You're here!

Yes, last time
I checked.

Yes, I'm here.

Everything okay?

It's just been
a crazy evening, but...

I'm better now.

It feels like
I haven't seen you in years!

Well, you did see me
last night

when you were caroling.

I, um...

guess that time flies
when you're having fun?

Ms. Nelson,

can I ask you a crazy question?

Of course!

It's not like
you haven't done it before.

Besides, scientific inquiry
demands asking odd questions.

- I got a doozy.
- Okay.

Do you think...

maybe...

time travel could be possible?

Theoretically...

yes,

but "how"--
that remains to be seen.

Crazy as it sounds,

I think I might've stumbled
onto a breakthrough!

And I want to hear
all about it,

but, honestly, right now,

I am late for the faculty
Christmas party at school, so...

why don't we have some coffee
and catch up tomorrow,

and you can tell me
all about it?

That is if you have the time?

Time? Oh, yeah.

I've got about five years,
give or take.

Okay, so...

I'm going to be marking papers
all morning in my classroom,

so why don't you just
stop on by?

Great.

- Yeah.
- I'll see you tomorrow!

Tomorrow.

Okay. Okay.

Can I have my hands back?

- Of course.
- Yes.

- Ms. Nelson.
- Yes, Cheryl.

- Good night.
- Good night. Good night.

Oh, my gosh!

Wow.

Remember the Christmas morning

Trish and I
brought the snowman inside?

We put it right here!

Yeah. As I recall,

you didn't want it
to catch a cold.

The carpet you
weren't so worried about.

And Grandma's crystal angel.

Before it shattered.

There's so many
amazing memories here.

Do you remember the Christmas
you stayed up all night?

Most kids stay up to see Santa,

you stayed up to see
the Ursid Meteor shower!

You always were
naturally curious
about everything!

Are you okay, sweetheart?

Yes. I'm just--

I'm just happy to be home.

I'd forgotten
- how nice it is here.
- Forgotten?

You were just here
a month ago for Thanksgiving.

You know how quickly
the holidays go.

That's so true.

Nothing makes time go faster
than Christmas.

Whenever I look at
that staircase,

I still half-expect to see
you and your sister

racing down in your jammies
on Christmas morning.

Mom...

What would you do...

if you could go
back in time?

What a question.

Well,

I suppose I would spend
more time with friends
and loved ones.

Maybe fix a few old mistakes.

And do the things
I'd always regretted not doing.

What an interesting idea.

A chance...

to change everything
for the better.

Oh!

♪ Christmas Eve

♪ The lights are glowing ♪

♪ In the hallway
And in my dreams ♪

♪ Somewhere in my heart
It's snowing ♪

♪ In the place
That still believes ♪

Ah, what's this?

Oh, just in time, hon'.

I made pancakes for your dad.

And not just any pancakes...

- Santa pancakes.
- Santa pancakes.

Mom, how do you manage

to always make
Christmas so special?

It's just a matter
of managing your time right.

And that...

is exactly what I plan to do!

You're in a fine mood today.

What can I say?

I feel like I have
a whole new lease on life!

One thing.

Promise not to leave
the cat alone in here

with the tree on Christmas.

Mr. Tibbles?

Why do you say that?'Cause he might
knock the tree down

and break
Grandma's crystal angel.

Just trust me, okay?

Okay. If you say so.

Oh, by the way,

my friend, Sally, called.

Her brother's in town this week
for Christmas.

He's the Director
of the Federal
Science Association!

She thought the two of you
might want to have a chat.

There might be a job opening.

I don't suppose his name is
Dr. Phillips, by chance?

Why, yes! Do you know him?

Not yet.
And let's keep it that way.

Good morning!

Hey, Trish.

Are you working
at the cafe today?

What?

I've been at the bakery
since September.

Today's my long shift.

Right.

Then can we meet

for our pre-Christmas brunch
tomorrow?

Sure.

Oh, you're taking off early.

Yes.

I'm off to get something.

And what's that?

A fresh start!

Good morning, Mr. Johnson!

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas, Cheryl.

Oh, you might want to fix
those rain gutters.

Something tells me
it's gonna be a wet spring!

Thanks. I will.

Hi, Terrence!

Fancy meeting you here!

- Yeah.
- I have a feeling
your run for councilman

- is gonna go great.
- Thanks, Cheryl.

I like your positive outlook.

And I'm sorry
I wasn't myself last night.

So you didn't forget our date?

Of course not!

I am definitely
looking forward to it...

this time around.

Great, uh,

then Friday at 7:00?

Perfect.

By the way,

are you allergic to anything
other than angora?

No, no other allergies.

I'll be sure to leave
my angora scarf home.

See you then.

Cheryl, I am so proud of you.

So tell me what's next?

Well, there aren't any
job openings

at the big observatories
right now,

but this time around,

I am going to wait
as long as it takes.

Well, when one
becomes available,

I know that you will be

at the top
of their Christmas list.

Well, if I am,

it's because
I learned from the best.

I really hope we can spend some
time together this Christmas.

Let me lighten the load
so you can enjoy yourself more.

Well, I have been pretty busy.

I haven't even had time enough

to take off
to go get my own Christmas tree.

What's that? I thought that
classes were done
for the semester.

Oh, they are, but George teaches
the after-school science club.

Oh!

That's surprisingly nice of him.

Well, actually,
I'm supposed to be helping him,

but he's taken on
most of the work.

Let's go and peek in
- and say hello.
- Oh...

He won't mind.

Come on.

So while you might think

a white Christmas takes place
only here on Earth,

NASA has discovered ice

in craters on the moon
and beyond!

Sorry.

Don't let us disturb you.

Uh. And then there's
Saturn's moon, Enceladus.

And Mars has ice on it, too.

But a snowball fight there
would mean putting up

with temperatures
over a hundred below.

No.

There... there would not be...

Uh. What's that
in the back there?

- You were saying?
Nothing at all!

Sorry. Carry on.

You sure?

I mean, if you have something
you want to say,

you should share it
with the rest of the class.

Oh...

well... uh...

the ice on Mars

is carbon dioxide,

not water.

So if there were
a snowball fight,

it would feel more like
tossing dry ice.

Ouch.

I think you're overthinking it.

Maybe you're underthinking it.

Class, we have
a celebrity in our midst.

This is Cheryl Jenkins,
a former student here.

Would you like
to step to the front in class

and share a few words
with the students?

Please, go ahead, Cheryl.

I'm sure the class
would love to hear from you!

Yeah.
- Go on.

Come on.

Floor is yours.

Well...

I...

have a degree in astronomy,

and science offers
so many careers--

about as many
as the stars in the sky...

So cherish this time
in your life

because it goes by so fast,

and you still have choices.

One choice can set you on a path
towards your passion,

or down the wrong path,

and you do not want that.

Uh. Well...

all I'm saying is...

choose wisely.

All right. I...

I'm sure you definitely
inspired the students.

To what, I have no idea.

Next time, I'll speak more
slowly so you can keep up.

Oh, no, I heard what you said.
It's just I didn't get
the point.

Wouldn't be the first time.

Students, what we have
just experienced here

is a perfect example

of the scientific term
"friction".

And I have a wonderful idea.

George, what do you think about

Ms. Jenkins
assisting you this week

with science club?

You want us to work together?

Yeah, I... I don't think so.

- Finally, we agree.
- Cheryl...

didn't you say you wanted me

to have more time
for my Christmas?

Yeah, but I--

It's settled. Thank you.
Thank you, and carry on.

Uh. Talk amongst yourselves.
Cheryl!

You just had to outdo me.
You had to outdo me.

You're blaming me for this?

Of course!

You know, we've got
to work with one another, so...

why don't we figure out
a game plan?

I've got to run an errand later.
You want to come with?

Fine.

So, how are you
enjoying the past?

I was hoping
you'd forgotten all that.

What do you do
in the future anyway?

Are you asking
because you believe me?

Of course not.

Well, if you must know,

I happen to be Deputy Director

of the Federal
Science Association.

Wow!

When you have a delusion,
you really go big.

So who else have you talked to
about this crazy time-traveling
story?

Only you, and after how that
went, my secret goes no further.

Wise choice.

But now that
you're stuck in the past,

what are your plans?

I know you don't believe me,
but fine.

I'm on a mission
to make positive changes.

- Such as?
- If you must know,

spend more time with Ms. Nelson,

avoid a job I do not want,

and help my sister
get her life on track.

Oh!

I also have a date with Terrence
the day after tomorrow.

Terrence Fletcher?

He was my secret crush
in high school,

and I think he liked me, too.

And why's that?

He asked to borrow
my stapler once.

That it?

It was the way
he asked to borrow it.

Mm-hmm.

And what's so great
about Mr. Fletcher?

Well, for starters,

he's handsome, successful,

and well-mannered.

Well, if that's
the kind of thing you're into.

George,

I'll say this for you.

You always
could get me to laugh.

Hmm.

So can we focus
on the matters at hand?

Like science club?

Yes.

As a favor to Ms. Nelson,
I will allow you to assist me.

I'll text you
what we need to go over,

so you can share
your vast knowledge.

And then we'll see
who does it best.

So we're competing again, huh?

Just like old times.

Then game on.

Hey, perfect timing.
I just finished my shift.

I'm taking you to brunch,
remember?

So I heard you're doing
science club with George
this week?

Not by choice, I assure you.

I always thought
George was cute.

Like a puppy dog.

Yeah-- the kind that barks
too much and eats your slippers.

But let's talk about
something happier.

Oh, my gosh.
That's him!

That's who?

Dr. Phillips!

The guy Mom's friend
wants me to meet!

Well, for goodness sake,
let's say hi!

Shh!

He doesn't know
what I look like,
so let's just keep it that way.

Shall we?

And here I was thinking
I was the crazy sister.

Thanks again for brunch.

Now...

do you want to tell me
what's going on here?

I always know
when something is up with you,

and something is definitely up.

What?

We're here to enjoy ourselves.

Just some sisterly brunch.

Okay...

and why do I feel
some sisterly advice on the way?

Why would I be
giving you advice?

You are naturally gifted.

As a matter of fact,

you could thrive
if you tried something new.

Thanks, I agree.

The bakery is okay for now,

but the truth is

I'm thinking about opening up
a restaurant.

I've already started saving!

Yeah, about that...

What?

It's awesome
you're thinking ahead...

but the thing is...

most new restaurants fail
by the first year.

I just sent the links.

That was quick.

But--

I never told you
about my restaurant plans.

Chalk it up to us being
on the same sister wavelength.

Okay,

if you're looking
to change careers,

why not play to your strengths?

You're a people person
after all.

So what about a career

that leverages around
your circle of friends?

Like real estate
or insurance?

But, Cheryl--

Just promise me you'll take
a look at the links?

I have to get back
to science club.

See you later.

Ho, ho, ho.

So as the temperature decreases,

the sugar comes
out of the solution,

and that's
how crystals are formed--

or better yet...

red and green rock candy!

- Now, who wants some candy?
Yeah!

All right.
Pass these around.

Top that.

Moving on,

I'll be explaining electrons.

Christmas lights
work by a simple idea.

Particles called "electrons"
travel through a wire,

causing the filaments
in the lights to glow.

What's a "filament"?

A filament

is a conducting wire
with a high melting point,

which conveys electrons

via thermionic emissions.

It's simple, really.

Let me show you the equation.

The Bohr model

in Newton's
second law of motion...

Cheryl!

So, tell me,
how did science club go today?

Honestly?

Kind of a trainwreck.

Well, you want to come in
and tell me all about it?

Over a glass of merlot?

Yes.

And Santa-size it, please?

Step into my lab.

So things didn't work out
so good with science club, huh?

I don't know how you do it.

The secret to teaching...

is making it fun.

Easier said than done.

Oh, well, it's not as difficult
as you might think.

For example...

instead of me giving you
a long chemistry lecture,

what if I asked you...

to make cookies?

Every recipe
is a chemical formula.

You've got the sugar

bonding to the gluten
in the flour.

There's the chocolate
and the vanilla

mixing together when you add
just the right amount of heat.

Chemistry.

Hmm.

You know...

people can have
chemistry, too...

like you and George.

Oh, please.

What's the chemical formula
for oil and water?

You know,
when you first moved away...

George asked me about you
all the time.

Keeping tabs
on the competition, I guess.

You know,

I really hope the two of you
are enjoying working together,

because from where I sit,

you are very entertaining.

You have always had
a sense of humor.

I just wish...

I had your gift.

You make teaching effortless.

Okay.

Well, here's another tip.

If you can link an idea...

to a happy memory...

it'll stay with you forever.

Ms. Nelson.

You are more irreplaceable
than you know.

Thank you.

Are you gonna sample these?

- We must.
- We must!

We must.

Oh, yes.

And afterwards, I...

I think I have
a quick errand to run.

Thank you for meeting me.

Ms. Nelson still doesn't have
a Christmas tree and...

I...I have a truck

and you need someone
to drop it off, right?

Ah! You know your future!

So do you think I got through
to any of the students today?

It's hard to tell.
I think you lost a few of them

around the
"thermionic emissions" part.

Well, I admit it,
I'm not much of a teacher.

Now you tell me!

But I do have a great idea
for science club tomorrow.

You gonna go back in time and...

keep yourself
from delivering that lecture?

I know
you still don't believe me,

but isn't the foundation
of science

to have an open mind?

Science is about proof.

You want proof?

If I remember right,

this week, a freak snowfall

closed a main road
between here and Willoughby.

This week's forecast

is nothing but
clear, sunny skies.

We'll see.

This one's
pretty nice.

That's a way better tree
over there.

You're doing it again.
Huh?

Every single time
I do something,

you always have to try
to outdo me.

No, that's all in your head.

The academic decathlon,

the 4-H competition.

Oh, I could go on...

You remember all of that?

That's just proof
that you've been jealous of me
ever since back in high school.

What?

You've always been
jealous of me!

Please.

I love my life.

Do you?

Okay, fine. I admit it.

My life is far from perfect.

But this week,
I have a second chance.

And I'm gonna make a difference.

Starting with getting
Ms. Nelson that tree--

Oh, watch out!
- Oh!

Ah!

I'd say...

the weather has changed.

Well, that's hardly proof.

Time will tell.

Thank you.

All right, follow me.

We're having science club
at the carnival?

Yeah, my thoughts exactly.

Watch and learn.

A carnival is a perfect example
of science in action.

The centrifugal force
of the Ferris wheel,

and over here...

the Berry-Go-Round

may seem just like
a carnival ride,

but it illustrates
Newton's laws in action...

A berry in motion
stays in motion

unless acted on
by an external force.

Now,

give me an example
of the third law.

Like in football,
For every action,

there's an equal
and opposite reaction?

Maybe when two players collide,
the ball flies loose?

You've got it!

Okay, notepads out.

I want all of you
to write down

every kind of motion
you see around you!

Okay? Go for it!

Phew!

Seems like somebody's improved
her teaching skills a bit.

Why do your compliments always
sound like you're teasing?

Maybe you just
hear it that way.

Well then, thank you.

Maybe I just wish
I was in their shoes,

being a student again and having
time to gaze up at the stars.

I guess somehow I lost my way.

So how goes your mission
to change the future?

And yes, I'm humoring you.

Fine then, I'll play along.

The future's looking up,
thank you.

I've been inspiring
my sister with career ideas,

and I have my big date
with Terrence tonight.

And how about me,
how's my future look?

Oh, I think it's safe to say
you haven't changed a bit.

I don't know if that's
a compliment or an insult.

Maybe a little bit of both.

You know, I always felt like
our competition brought out
the best in each other.

- Seriously?
- Yeah. I love
competing against you.

Why? It was exhausting!

Maybe I needed
a kick in the pants.

When I was in first year
of high school,

I was barely getting
passing grades.

Then they stuck us
in a class together,

we were off to the races.

But of all people,
why choose me to compete with?

Because you were the best.

Really?

Don't let it go to your head.

How about we settle
this lifetime of competition

once and for all?

And how do you suggest
we do that?

Okay.

Two, please?

You first.

All right, you asked for it.

Ooh.

Yes!

- All right.
- That one, please.

Just to show no hard feelings,
I'll share my prize.

Cheryl Jenkins,
you are generous to a fault.

Excuse me. Cheryl Jenkins?

I've been leaving you messages.

I'm Dr. Phillips!

- Nice to meet you.
- This is my niece, Emma.

She's been giving me
the grand tour of your carnival.

I'm so sorry.
I've just been busy.

Uh...

this is George.

- Nice to meet you, doc.
And you.

Well, Cheryl, you know,
I was starting to think

that you and I were destined
to keep missing one another.

You know, I've heard
some wonderful things about you.

I'd really appreciate it
if we could sit down
sometime soon and talk.

Oh, really?

I'll tell you what, how's
tomorrow at Holly's Cafe?
Say 10:00 a.m.?

I wish I could, but

I'm lending a hand
at the junior high and--

No, no, no.
That's okay.

We can spare the time if you
guys need to grab a coffee.

Perfect.
Well then, until tomorrow.

- See you then.
- You bet.

What-- what did I do?

It's okay,
you were just trying to help.

I'd better head out.

For your dream date
with Terrence?

Have fun.

Yeah, I'll hold down the fort.

Here, try this one on.

Thanks, sis.
- That's gorgeous.
- Mm-hmm.

Wow. Thanks.

You know, I'm impressed.

Only in town a few days

and you've already got
dates and a job interview.

Not bad.

How did you know
I have an interview?

Mom says you have a meeting
with that science guy

about a job.

We'll see about that.

Did you see the snowman
I built out front?

You mean the one
holding brochures

for a real estate workshop?

It's the season
of giving!

Just promise me
you'll give it some thought.

Fine.

You look great.

All ready for your big date?

You bet.

I'm not leaving
anything to chance.

This time when destiny calls,

I am not letting it
go to voicemail!

Okay.

You look fantastic.

And this place is great...

Yes, the chef here's amazing.

People wait months
for a reservation here.

Didn't they just open
last week?

I just meant--

I sense good things
for this place.

Well, it does seem like
the perfect choice for tonight.

And it's got a no-slip floor,

so, less chance of falls.

No open flame.

And no nuts on the menu.
So, it is risk-free.

I... uh...

- called ahead?
- Oh.

A bottle of your best
unoaked Chardonnay, please.

- Right away.
- You do like Chardonnay, right?

Sure. That's fine.

It's so funny,

us, together.

I feel like

we never got a chance
to talk back in high school.

Well, I always wanted
to talk to you,

but you were always off,
hiding in the lab!

Guilty as charged.

And anyways, you were always
off with your buddies.

Right!

Though it was really just

building a network of friends
and supporters that I have
today, so.

Of course.
I didn't mean to--

The point is we never
really had time to talk.

Until now.

All the time in the world.

Finally. No distractions.

No distractions at all.

Hey, they have crab cakes!

Oh. um...

great!

So...

any plans for Christmas?

Oh, of course, I'll be
at the carnival every day.

You know, to me,

the carnival is like
one big Christmas banquet

that brings
the whole town together.

I love how you put that.

And that's what makes it
so great for networking.

Instead of going door to door,
everybody's right there!

Bingo!

Right.

Bingo.

So, how about you?

How have you been
spending Christmas?

I've been helping out

the junior high school
science club.

And finding it
surprisingly fun.

Well, like I always say,
children are the future.

And after all, every child's
a future constituent!

Am I right?

No. I haven't thought
of them that way.

Oh, hey.

That's the editor
of the Wellsboro Times.

I should go say hi.

How do I look?
I'll be right back.

Hey! Bobby!

Would you care to hear
any more about our specials?

Thanks,

but I think I've heard
enough already.

Hey! There she is.

- Hey.
- Heading home?

Yes, but I took the long way.

I always love seeing
how the store windows

are decorated
for Christmas here.

Yeah. Me too.

You want some company?

Honestly,
I could use some.

Okay.

So, don't hold out on me.

How'd your date
with Terrence go?

Kind of a disaster.

No matter where I steered
the conversation,

Terrence just...

steered it back to himself!

Yeah.

I never thought much
of Terrence.

You dodged a bullet.

I always thought
Terrence and I would click.

Such a waste of a good chin.

Life loves surprises.

What do you mean?

Well, like for me,
after college,

I always figured I'd be
headed off to Med school,

and then I accidentally

found a job I loved
right under my nose.

I always wondered why you
never followed through
on your plans.

Well, in a way, I did.

I only got into teaching
'cause...

it gave me time
to study for the MCATs.

Then something clicked
teaching the kids.

You're still helping people,
just in a different way.

I wish I felt that good
about my job.

Speaking of which,
I'd... I'd better head home.

I have that job interview
with Dr. Phillips tomorrow.

You want to nail it.

No, I need to botch it!

If I take that job, it takes me
away from everything I love.

This town,
science, my dreams.

Well, in that case,
I wish you the worst of luck.

Thanks,

because I'm gonna need it.

Hi.

Cheryl.

- Nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you.

Thanks for finding the time
to meet with me.

To be perfectly honest with you,

when my sister first asked me
to talk to you about this job,

I agreed, really,
more as a favor.

Most of
my other interviews in D.C.

have been with top specialists
in their field.

Sure, I understand.

You probably want an experienced
professional for this job.

I do. Yes.

But then I asked around

and I've read the papers
that you published,

including the oneabout the comet.

You have this wonderful
and unique ability

to combine math,
physics, chemistry,

even philosophy.

You clearly have
a very broad range of knowledge.

I guess I'm naturally curious
about everything.

It's exactly that quality

that makes you
a perfect candidate

for a new job opening that we
have at the Science Association.

Let me guess.

A job in grant evaluation?

With a chance of advancement
in a couple of years?

You have clearly
done your homework.

You know, you are every bit
as sharp as I've heard.

To be fair,
I may have gotten a hint.

But I should warn you,
Dr. Phillips,

some of my colleagues
say I can be stubborn.

Well, to get things
accomplished, one must be,
at times.

Some might even say
I don't work well with others.

Well, that's perfect,

because in this position,

you're going to have to get used
to saying no to people a lot!

And what would you say
if I take long naps at work?

Well, I guess I would say

you have got
a wonderful sense of humor.

I'm honored

you think I'm right
for the Association.

I think that you would be
absolutely perfect for this job.

I am just not a fit.

Now, why am I not surprised
that negotiation

is just another one
of your many talents?

But I am not negotiating.

- Really!
- Of course.

Look, let me look into this
a little bit more,

and see what I can do
to sweeten the offer.

But you don't have to--

Ms. Jenkins, I always say
as scientists,

we know that even the impossible
is possible,

with a little creative thinking.

I've taken care of the check.
Cocoa's on me.

But you will definitely
be hearing from me again soon.

Cheryl.
That was fast.

I'm surprised to see you.

Someone looks deep in thought.

Job interview didn't go well?

Actually, kind of the opposite.

But that's great. Right?

You would think so,

but the truth is not exactly.

I'm late for work.

Speaking of work,
did you check out

the real-estate pamphlets
I left for you?

No, I haven't had time.

But what's with all
the career counseling lately?

Your future
is important to me,

and I know what it means
to make a mistake.

But the thing is
I'm not you.

Cheryl, it's up to me to choose
what's right for my future,

and if you can't see that,
then I'm...

I'm sorry.

But Trish,

I'm just trying to help!

Thanks for meeting me here.

I'm not much of
a holiday shopper,

and I need to get
a gift for Ms. Nelson.

Honestly, I could use
a good distraction,

and I always loved
this old place.

Treasures from
a different time.

Yeah.

Well, you know what good
ol' Einstein said about time.

"There's never enough time

to finish
all of my holiday shopping."

He never said
- anything of the sort.
- What, were you there?

No, don't answer that.
You probably were.

Speaking of which,

how's your mission
to change the future going?

About as smoothly
as the Big Bang.

I just--

I thought Trish always wanted
my advice,

and it turns out
she doesn't at all.

The more I try to help her,
the more she pulls away!

Not so easy, huh?

That's putting it mildly.

Trish is upset, my date
with Terrence went south,

and now Dr. Phillips

wants to sweeten an offer

for a job
that I don't even want!

I thought I could change things.

It seems like I'm fighting fate.

I...

I guess I have to try harder.

Or you could stop trying.

But if you can change
the future,

wouldn't you try?

The way I see it...

why fight fate?

Whatever's gonna happen
is gonna happen.

Not if I can help it.

What about this?

This is really special.

Ms. Nelson will love it.

Oh, yeah, that's perfect.

Yeah. Thank you.

At least somebody
can use my help today.

There's that smile.

You're feeling better already.

Let's get this wrapped.

You know, you have a kind side

that I never
fully appreciated before.

Well, that's probably because we
were always trying to outdo
each other.

You've always been
one-of-a-kind.

I remember in school,
when I was struggling,

and I saw this curious dynamo
with a pink backpack...

you lived and breathed learning,

and I...

that made me feel
like I could, too.

Even after you left,
I missed--

Competing with me?

Yeah.

Or maybe I just missed you.

After you left,
I tried to forget about you,

but...

easier said than done.

I also have
a confession to make.

Okay.

Maybe I missed you, too.

Really?

What can I say? There's...

no one in the world I like
arguing with more than you.

Well, that makes two of us.

That storm front
should be on its way.

No. I saw the weather report.

Sun and warm temperatures
are coming our way.

So, you still don't believe me
about predicting the future?

Well, think about it.
If the snowshoe was
on the other foot,

would you?

Probably not.

I just got a news alert.

"The cold front heading north
has changed course."

"Wellsboro will get dusted,

but expect major flurries
tonight in Willoughby."

How about that?

To celebrate
our last meeting of the term,

it's time
for a Christmas party

with a little holiday science
thrown in.

Over there, you can observe

how dipping candy canes
in hot water

causes them
to dissolve faster.

- Want to pass these out, Jake?
- Or you could just
eat the experiment.

I think you might be
a teacher after all.

Couldn't have done it
without you.

Speaking of which,

I could use your help
with something after this, too.

Okay.

Sure.

Thank you both so much

for coming over
to help me decorate!

Happy to...

though someone seems
to not know the main rule--

first come the lights,

second comes the ornaments?

Wow. See, this is how it is
in the classroom,

I stand still while
she runs circles around me.

And I get to sit here and relax

and thank you both

for helping me out
with science club.

Oh, it was a blast.

Once I started channeling
my favorite teacher,

it went great.

All right, everybody ready
to see how it looks?

You bet.
- Oh, yes.

Oh!

It's beautiful.

It sure is.
- Oh, I just about forgot...

got you a little
Christmas present.

Oh... It's a little something
me and Cheryl got for you.

Thank you, both.

Oh! It's precious!

I love it!

- Thank you!
- You're welcome.

I should check on dinner.

You sure you don't need
help in there?

I don't mind
sharing the classroom with you,

but I draw the line
at sharing the kitchen.

You and George
make a great team.

And who'd have predicted we'd be
able to get along so well?

Hmm.

It's important to hold onto

the good people
you meet in this life.

Are those some of the students
you've taught science to?

Just a few
of my thousand little stars.

I had my hands full
doing this for a week.

But doing it for years?

It has to be exhausting.

On the contrary.

Teaching, molding young minds,

introducing them
to the magic of science.

Oh, that never seemed like
work to me, never.

And if I had my life
to live all over again...

I wouldn't change
not one thing.

Funny.

That's a question
I have been thinking
a lot about this week.

- Mm-hmm.
- Ms. Nelson,

if someone knew the future,

if, by chance,
you could go back in time,

would you want to know
what's in store?

Well...

if all of that could happen...

here's what I'd say...

The future...

is like a big present
underneath the Christmas tree.

Why ruin the surprise?

But if it was
really important...

Cheryl...

let's just be present...

and enjoy today.

Oh!

I was doing a little shopping,

you know, buying
a few new ornaments...

and I got...

this one for you.

Just a little something
to help you remember this week.

"Teachers help us grow."

Ms. Nelson, thank you.

And when you look at that...

remember me,

and it's gonna be
like I'm right there with you.

I'll treasure it.

Always.

Great job
with the tree back there.

I don't know,
I thought we were starting
to get a little carried away.

No such thing when you're
decorating a Christmas tree.

It's a beautiful night.

What is it about winter nights

that make the stars so clear?

Cold air doesn't hold
as much moisture,

so there's less interference.

Right.

I almost forgot I was speaking
to an actual astronomer.

You know, I went into science

because I loved
looking at the stars

but seeing the students
so excited this week it...

it reminded me
of how I used to be.

Yeah. I was hoping
you'd get to see how
the kids' eyes light up.

You know, you've got a real
knack for this teaching thing.

Add that to my list
of surprises this week.

I never thought
I'd enjoy teaching so much.

You know...

these past few days have
definitely been eye-opening.

Did you ever think your path
would lead you home?

On a more permanent basis?

Stranger things have happened,
and...

I do love it here.

Well...

maybe the question is...

what do you want to have
in your life?

You figure that out,

you'll know
where you want to end up.

♪ Silent Night♪

♪ Holy Night

♪ All is calm... ♪

I tried to put you
out of my mind after you left.

Here we are.

This week has been
full of surprises.

And how's that?

Well...

maybe everything I assumed
about my life was wrong.

I was wrong about Terrence...

teaching, and... Hmm.

...my sister as well, but...

most of all,

I couldn't see what was
right in front of me all along.

What was that?

You.

♪ Silent Night ♪

♪ Holy Night... ♪

I should...

- I should get that.
- Yeah. Of course.

Dr. Phillips
wants to meet ASAP.

He's headed back for D.C.

for Senator Mullins'
Christmas Eve party.

You know what
you're gonna tell him?

You know...

I think I finally know
exactly what I want.

Want to meet me after?

At the carnival?

I'll be there.

Well, she still hasn't given me
an official answer,

but I'm hoping
I'll get one soon, yeah.

Dr. Phillips?

Let me call you right back.

Cheryl,

thank you so much
for coming to meet with me.

Of course.

I just want to say
how much I appreciate
you wanting me for this job,

but I--Before you say anything else,

I've been doing
some thinking as well,

which is why I've managed
to pull a few strings,

move some budget items around,
and get you a higher salary.

It isn't the money.

I assure you, it's just--

with this job,

I won't have enough time
for my own research.

I understand. I do.

You need to figure out what
it is that makes you happy.

It's just such a shame.

I mean, I really believe
that you could make
a real difference.

- What do you mean?
- Well, all the other candidates
for this position

are either bureaucratic types,
or specialists in their field,

but none of them...

none of them possess

the wide range of knowledge
that you have,

or the keen eye for research

that I believe could
one day change the world.

I'm sure they can evaluate
the merit of projects.

It's more a case

of which ones have
powerful backers behind them.

To be perfectly honest,
I'm afraid that

important research
could fall through the cracks.

I...

I didn't think of that.

Look, Cheryl, I'll need
an answer by tomorrow morning

at the latest

and I really hope
it'll be a yes.

Hey...

Hey.

So...

what did Dr. Phillips say
when you turned down the job?

He didn't say anything
because...

I didn't say no.

I'm going to take the job.

So you're going to D.C.?

I can't tell you why,
but I have to.

Okay.

So that's it, then?

Weren't you the one
who told me you don't believe
in trying to change fate?

Yeah, but, you know,
that was before--

Try as I might, maybe I
can't change the future at all.

I get it.

Hey, Trish.

I thought I could find you here.

The bakery made
extra goodies for Christmas.

The candy-cane cookies
are my creation,

but to you, I suppose
I'm just wasting my life.

I'm sorry, Trish.

So, are you here
to give me more advice?

How can I? I think I'm the one
that needs to hear some.

My big sister needs my advice?

I've made so many mistakes...

and...

I'm only seeing things
clearly now,

and I want to say...

I'm sorry.

For what?

For trying to change you.

We're sisters.

Who knows what our future holds
for either of us,

and God knows,
my life isn't perfect.

And going forward,
I can promise one thing...

I will support you

in whatever dreams you go after.

So please just let me know
how can I do that for you?

You just did.

- Ms. Nelson?
- Hmm?

I brought you some
candy-cane cookies,

courtesy of Trish.

Oh! You're so thoughtful.

- Thank you.
- I just needed
an excuse to see you.

You never need an excuse
to see me.

What's wrong?

I think I may have made
the biggest mistake of my life.

If I don't take the job in D.C.,

all the projects
I'll help launch

may never happen.

What projects?

I'm sorry.
I can't explain more,

but just...
just trust me on this.

Well, I can't say
that I completely understand,

but, um...

I get the feeling that there's
a secret ingredient to this

formula that you
are not sharing.

You know me so well.

George is...

so funny, and smart,
and great to hang out with...

And it's easy to see

he feels the exact same way
about you.

I never noticed
how wonderful he is,

before now.

I...

I don't know what to do.

I don't even know if George has
the same feelings that I do.

Well, have you told him
how you feel?

- Not completely, no.
- Well, then there's no time
like right now.

If you do not want
to have regrets,

then you have got
to seize the day!

You've got to tell people
how you really feel.

And don't waste another minute.

You know, you're right.

Hmm.

Starting with you.

Thank you for everything.

For who I am.

Who I will be.

Thank you.

And you're welcome.

Cheryl...

you are my brightest star.

Now I just need
to find George.

He did tell me
that he was headed
to the carnival.

You know, it's the last night.
I think you could
find him there. Go.

But I--Go.

Mm-hmm.

Have you seen George?

Yeah, I just saw him
in the food court.

Thank you.

George!

I need to talk to you!

Cheryl, what's going on?

I have to tell you something!

Something I should have
realized years ago!

Okay, I just ordered
some ice cream.

Can you hold that thought?
Make it two?

George!

Look!

It's here!

Come on! Follow me!

George!

Come see!

It's here!

This is what I was telling
you all along!

Oh, no, it's happening!

It's happening again!

No! It's too soon!

George!

George!

I think I'm falling
in love with you!

Excuse me.

Is this the Jenkins' house?

They moved to a condo
over on Third Street.

Right, I know
where they are now.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas.

I'm back.

Hello?

Sorry to bother you, but--

Janice, is this you?

It's so good
to hear your voice.

But I just saw
you this afternoon.

Then it's the same day...

Listen, I just wanted
to make sure

you got home okay.

Yes!

And...

I had a little time
to think things over.

In the new year,

we're going to talk about you
getting a well-deserved
promotion.

You can do so much more.

But...

Cheryl...

I'm not sure I have your gift
for spotting talent.

Why not?

I found you,

and if you're game,

I want you to take on
a bigger role.

Wow! Really?

- I'd love that!
You deserve it.

We'll talk later, but for now...

Merry Christmas!

Mom? Dad?

You here?

Of course!

- Mom, Dad!
- Oh!

- It's so good to see you!
Oh, honey,

you're squeezing
the air out of me.

It just feels like
it's been ages.

Honey, let me get you
some hot cider.

You look cold.

Hey. Where'd you go?

You look different.

I guess you can say I...

wandered off for a while.

Well, you are just in time

because we are about to sample
my restaurant's new menu!

Trish!

Everything looks incredible!

And you better save me a seat
on opening night,

'cause it is going to be
a huge success.

Mm-hmm.

Let's eat!

Good job, Terrence.
New city hall.

Just as it should be.

And I'll be first in line.

Beautiful night.

George?

Is this a dream?

Not yet.

You forgot your scarf.

I've been holding onto it
for five years.

You mean,
you were waiting for me?

Yeah. Well, you know
what they say...

time flies
when you're having fun.

But what happened!

You heard me?

I heard enough.

And...

I think I'm falling in love
with you, too.

I just had to wait
for you to catch up.

But I thought you didn't believe
in changing fate.

I was wrong.

- You were?
- Yeah.

You made me realize

that some things
are worth fighting for.

Yesterday's the past,

tomorrow's the future,

today is a gift.

That's why
they call it the present.

Just got off the phone
with Dr. Phillips.

He is down with my plan.

Five years was enough.

- You didn't quit, did you?
No, I just

reminded Dr. Phillips
of something he said
a long time ago...

even the impossible is possible,

with a little
creative thinking.

And I'm staying here!

So, wait,
you're going to be able
to work from Wellsboro?

Three days a week,

and Dr. Phillips
is recommending me

for a position in
the astronomy department

at Wellsboro College,

spending half of my time here,

and having
the best of both worlds.

Oh, honey!

Honey, that is wonderful!

And I know Ms. Nelson
would be so happy for you
if she were here.

Maybe she is.

Thank you.

You know...

the carnival's going to be open
for another hour tonight.

You wanna go?

That is,
if you can spare the time?

Hmm. Well, the way I see it...

I've got all the time
in the world.

♪ Lights on the trees
Under fallen snow ♪

♪ You get a bit closer
When the winter's cold ♪

♪ Wherever you go
You light up the room ♪

♪ I hope that you'll make it
Back home soon ♪

♪ 'Cause it won't feel like
Christmas without you ♪