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- "Look away now, Lex." Ugh...

Hey!
- Hey, Mom.

- I gave you a key.
You should use it.

- S... sorry. You busy?

- Always.

- Have you got anything
you wanna say, Mom?

- Me?

Oh...

Don't believe everything
you see online.

My sad face here is because
I had just ran six miles

with my son George

and I was starving!

- Training for
the half marathon.

- Woot, woot, woot!

- So, how does that make
you feel to see that?

- It makes me feel like people

are not getting the
real story about me.

I'm happy and I have a lot of
interesting things happening.

- Well, what do
you have going on?

- Wouldn't you like to know.

- Guess we'll just have
to tune in later then.

Guess you will.

- Is that what I think it is?

- Well, it's December, isn't it?

- Did you make these?
- Hmm!

I'm not gonna buy them when

I know how to make
them myself, right?

- Look at the
comments already, Mom.

People remember you.

You should share more.
- Wouldn't you like to know.

Why are you pushing this?

- You could tell your story.

Set the narrative. Not
to mention make money.

Also...

women might be inspired by
someone like you crushing life.

- I'm crushing life, huh?

- How many recognizable
women over 50 are on socials?

Like, really sharing,
not their PR team?

You could.
- Be an influencer.

Like you.

Oh, I don't know.

I've been out of the
game for so long.

And everybody's so judgmental.
- I'll help you!

- Ah!

- Come to Aspen with me?

- What?

No. No.

I can't anyway.

Your father and I
agreed, it's his year.

- I'm inviting you. And the only
reason we're going is 'cause

I have that snowboard collab and
Dad's meeting people for work.

We could do some dual content
together. You could turn to ski.

- Oh, or I could sit by a fire
with a book and some wine.

- I promise you won't
have to see Dad.

- Oh...

I wouldn't mind seeing
him stuck on a chairlift.

- Liese will be there.
- Oh, even better.

- When was the last
time you and Dad talked?

- Mm... we talk.

Mostly about you.

- Well, I just thought this
was a way I could spend

the holidays with both of you.

- Honey, I'm sorry. I know.

It's hard for you to
go back and forth.

We did spend some great
Christmas times together,

didn't we?
- Dad always to buy

the biggest tree on the lot.

- Oh, it took two days
to decorate that thing.

- But it was magical.
Every night by the fire.

The best part was
the unlimited cocoa.

- That was the best part!

- So come, drink cocoa with me.

I mean, what else
do you have planned?

- I have plans.

Actually, I have a date tonight.

- Wait... what?
- Yeah. I'm seeing someone.

- You didn't tell me!

- It's not a big deal.
- It's a huge deal, Mom!

What's his name? When do
I get to suss him out?

Okay, well, he...

also is recently divorced.

And we were just planning
on spending some...

low-key Christmas time together.

Wow.

He's early.

- You won't even know I'm here.

I'm just gonna ask him
a few questions about...

- No, no, no, no! No, no.

You're gonna go
out the back door.

Leaving. You're
leaving.

Hello, handsome!

Ooh!

- Delivery for L. Riley?

- Uh... yeah. Thank you.

- Hey, uh, have I
delivered here before?

- No, I don't think so.
- Oh, yeah! I know!

You're the wife of
that sportscaster!

Ooh, lemme get a selfie.

Hey, thanks!

Ex-wife.

Hmm, hmm.

"Sorry to cancel. I
have loved meeting you,

but I think I'm going to give
things another shot with my ex.

You're great."

I'm great.

George?

Great at cookie making.

Why not?

Aspen, here I come.

Hm!

40 minutes...

- Tremblay for
Chalet des Neiges?

- You're going to the
Chalet des Neiges?

- I am.
- So am I!

- Oh, well. Nice. Hopefully,
you got yourself a ride-share.

- Oh, they're so backed up.

- Yeah, well, there's a
big ski event at Big White.

- Maybe we could split the fare?

Or you know what?

I'll cover the whole
thing. How's that sound?

- Um, there's no space.

- There's only you.

- Me and, uh... six boxes.

- Wow!

You like your wine.

They're for the hotel.

I hand-selected them
and pre-booked a cab.

- Well, I don't mind

holding them on my lap.

- I actually do.

So...
- Oh, come on.

You're not gonna leave

a damsel in distress
stranded at the airport

at Christmas, are you?

- I'm not sure you can still
call yourself a damsel.

But have no fear.
- I...

- I'm sure a cab
will come along soon.

There's flights landing all day.
- Oh!

You don't socialize much.

Do you?

- Wait.

Are you a guest of
Chalet des Neiges?

- No. I just like taking
rides to random hotels.

Yes, I'm a guest!

- Please... take my cab.

- Are you sure? I...

- Yes.
- I mean... thank you!

We can still share!

- No, no. I insist.

- Okay!

Well, I'm confident
that another cab

will come along
shortly, you know.

There's flights landing all day.

Just...

pardon me while I...

grab my bag.

Thank you so much.

I'll get the suitcase.

Wow! Look at all that snow.

Wow.

Oh.

- Bonjour!
- Oh!

Hello!

- Do you have a reservation?
- Do you work here?

- Sort of. Do you
have a reservation?

- Well, yes, I do.

Lex Riley.

Okay.

- I don't see you.

- Do you think that there's
an adult member of the staff

I could speak with?
- I'm sorry,

but there is no
reservation for Lex Riley.

Is it under a different
name, perhaps?

- L-E-X R-I-L-E-Y.

- May I see the credit card
you made the reservation under?

- Um, are you sure there isn't
someone else I can speak with?

- There's my uncle.

Désolée, êtes-vous ici?

J'ai une dame devant
moi qui n'a pas de résa,

mais qui veut parler à quelqu'n
qui n'est pas un enfant.

Bon...

- Are you French?

- My grandma is.
- Oh.

Is someone coming?

What a pleasure.

Aw, the gentleman.

I assume another cab showed up?

- Dining room needs to be
set. She was delivered.

- Oui, merci. I got delayed.

I leave for a few days
and it all falls apart.

Can I see your confirmation
e-mail, please?

- Oh, actually, I
didn't get one, um,

but I did definitely
make the reservation

last night about 6 p.m.

- 6 p.m.

Ah, yes, we had a cancellation,

but another party reserved it.

- So... my reservation
didn't go through?

- Shall I call you a cab?

- Don't you have
any other rooms?

- The week before Christmas.
- Do you have a sister hotel?

- We're a family-run
establishment,

not a motel chain.
- Anything at all?

I could stay at your
house in a guest room.

Well, we do live here

and uh, no, thank you.

Well, unless you want to
pay me to build a new room

while you wait for
it to be finished,

I'm afraid your
money's no good here.

Now, if you'll excuse me,

I do need to take
care of some tasks

since we're a
little short-handed.

Good luck to you, Damsel.

- You can ask her.

- Ask me what?
- There is one room.

- Which is wholly inappropriate.

- I'll take it.
- It's for a chalet girl.

- A chalet girl?
- Chalet person.

It doesn't have to be a girl.

They help run everything.

Cleaning, cooking,
manning the front desk.

- So you're in need
of a chalet person.

- We had two until
Helen quit yesterday.

- She didn't quit, she just had
to finish her contract early.

- So you need another one now.

- We'll manage.
- We're not managing.

- Until the temp agency
finds us someone.

- The week before
Christmas, really?

Rent me the room.

- We need it for staff only.

- Fine. I'll do it!

Chalet girl...

person's not for you.

- You need help.
I need a room.

Let's make this happen.

- No.
- We could help each other.

- You'd have to scrub toilets.

- Do I look too good
to scrub toilets?

- How do I answer that?
- Darling,

I was the head of every
one of my son's PTAs

from pre-K 'til senior year.

I ran the bake sales,
the cake walks,

the birthday parties,
the Halloween parties,

and don't get me started on
the Christmas festivities.

Do you know those hotels,

where they change
the entire decor

four times a year just
to fit the season?

- We are one of those hotels.
- That was my house.

- Your home must be nice.
- Thank you, honey.

Now you are obviously
understaffed,

resorting to child labour.

So tell me what you
need and let me do it.

- If you want to be a chalet
person, who am I to stop you?

May I show you to your room?

- Aren't you going to offer
to help me with my bags?

- May I take your bags?
- No, you may not.

It's part of my job.
- This way.

- I knew that.

Oh! This place is so lovely.

- Well, I'm afraid your
place isn't quite as grand.

Anyway, here we are.

- I crushed that run.

Charles...

Oh, no. Oh, not yet.

- You alright? You okay?
- Oh, yeah.

I just, uh, I found
this on the ground here

and I wanted to
put it back 'cause,

you know, someone could trip
on that, hurt themselves.

Look at me!

Helping out already.

It's perfect.
- Really?

- Yeah.

Oh, it's even more lovely than
the suite I thought I booked.

- Oh, glad to hear it.

Well, your first day
has officially started.

- Okay.

Well, that doesn't seem like
it's gonna take too long.

- And this is for you.

- For what?
- To wear.

- Uh... I'm going to jump

into this full throttle
like I do everything,

and I'm going to
do such a good job,

you're not even gonna notice
that I'm not wearing that.

- I really hope you
take this seriously.

I mean, this is the
most important time

of the year for us. It
cements the chalet situation,

keeps us a member of our
luxury hotel association.

I mean, without that, we...

well, we just can't compete.

- I won't let you down.
- Thank you.

Okay, so we need to prioritize
setting up the dining room,

then you can start at
the top of the list.

I'll meet you in
the kitchen in 30.

- Where is it?
- Follow the Christmas smell.

- Hi, everybody.

So, I thought you might
be up for some truth.

And the truth is, I
followed my son George

to this boutique hotel in Aspen.

I messed up my reservation.

Note to self.

Always follow through with
your confirmation code.

So, as a woman who makes
lemonade from lemons

and has worn a lot of hats,

it seems that the only way

that I get to stay
in this establishment

is by wearing the hat of
a chalet girl. Oh, person.

So stay tuned.

I seem to be able to make an
adventure out of anything.

- Oh! Okay, you must
have read my mind.

Thank you. You
are the sweetest.

- I know.
- And modest, too.

Duh.

- Mm. Good coffee.
Where should I start?

- With her.
- Are you lost?

I can show you to your room.

- She's the new Helen.

- Her?
- Me.

- You.
- Me.

- Why are you a chalet
girl? Aren't you Lex Riley?

- In the flesh.
- Is this some kind of

hidden camera reality show?

Oh, I've always wanted
to be on one of those.

- Well, no, it's not, but
now that you mention it,

that's kind of a good idea.

- So are we really gonna
be cleaning together,

like the floor and everything?

- The floor and everything.
Like I told your boss,

I was head of the
PTA, I ran the parties

and catered the luncheons,

so you don't have
to worry about me.

I have the skills.

So, are we gonna chit-chat

or should we get to work?
- It's nice to meet you.

I'm Nicola.
- Lex.

Let's go.

- Get to work, ladies.

- Yes, ma'am.

- That's the best
I've seen those look.

What's your trick?

- I sing a little
song in my head.

When my son George was little,

his dad would put
on Christmas music

and then George would
start dancing around.

And I started putting the lights
in to the beat of the music.

And George thought it was funny,

so it sort of
became a tradition.

Musical tree lighting.

Yeah, I sort of
can't remember a tree

that didn't get
lit to some song.

- Hm, really?
- Yeah. Let me show you.

Alright, like this.

- This is genius.

Can I record and send to
my mom? She'd love it.

- Oh, of course! I'd love
to make your mom happy.

- Ready? Three, two, one.

Hi, everyone! So,

I am at the beautiful
Chalet des Neiges in Aspen,

and I am reporting to you
live from my life now.

So we all know that putting
the lights on the tree

is the most difficult
part of decorating,

but I'm gonna let you
in on a little secret

that I've been using
on my tree forever,

and this one is
for Nicola's mom.

So, you're gonna use
the beats of the music,

the two and the four,

and you just end up
placing them randomly,

and it's fun, and it
comes out really pretty!

- Oh, look at you
two having fun.

Huh. Glad to see you
two are getting on.

Here, can you take
these to room 7?

- Sir, yes, sir!

- Hm.

Uh-huh...

Oh!
- Hmm.

- Do you think this will uphold
your luxury hotel rating?

I finished everything
on my list.

- Uh-huh.

Oh, great. All you have to do
is the other side of the list.

You used both sides.

Don't waste paper.

- Eric. Est-ce
que le déjeuner...

- Maman. Que fais-tu ici?
Everything is under control,

the pipe leak in room 5 is
fixed, breakfast is finished,

and I hired a new
chalet individual, Lex.

This is my mother, Céline.
Céline, this is Lex.

- Hello.

- Ah, bonjour.
- Hello.

- Ooh my, did you do this?

- Oh, well, I... I've
thrown a lot of parties.

- You're more...

experienced than our usual lot.

I needed a room.

Nice to meet you.

- Hmm... très bien.
- Mm-hmm.

- Oh, we all know that

changing bedsheets
alone is the worst.

But I have this hack.

And so you have to let me know

if this is a
commonly known thing

or if I am a
bed-changing genius.

- Don't forget to
empty the trash.

- Oh! Sounds like I've
got another job to do.

Okay, so this is
what we're going for,

for our final look, alright?

So, we folded it over to here.

So we're gonna do this
corner and this corner,

folding it here and fold here.

Then we go underneath

and we pull that
up a little bit.

And now, we've almost got it.
And we're gonna do this one.

Isn't that pretty?
- Yeah!

- That's how you
make special napkins!

Hi, everyone! So I believe
it is never too late

to learn something new.

So I just picked
up all of my skis

because I'm gonna learn to ski!

And you might ask why and
I would say, "Why not?"

So if you're going to
come along for the ride,

this is a run through of
everything you're going to need.

Um, so first, you're gonna
need a helmet and some...

Oh! Oh, there goes my ski!

Ah! I gotta get it!

Oh!

- Are you okay?
- I'm fine! Thank you!

- Oh, yeah, you keep doing that,

you're gonna twist
a leg or something.

- Oh, okay, Drama Queen.

- Got a ski lesson scheduled?

- No, it's the week
before Christmas.

They're all booked up,

but I have been
watching videos online.

Oh, uh...

Yeah, no, no, no, no,
that's not gonna work.

- Oh, ye of little faith.
- Let me give you a ski lesson.

Well, don't you have, like,

tea to pour, and stringing
lights, and fluffing pillows?

- You know, normally I would,

but somebody already
did it for me.

- Oh! Who could that have been?

- I don't know. But maybe I
could give them a ski lesson.

On the house, of course.
Have some time out.

- Ah, that's an enticing offer.
- Oh, good.

Shall we go?

- Well, actually,
my break is over.

Sheets won't change themselves.

But if you could make yourself
available at my lunch hour...

What can I say?

I love my job!

- Mom!
- Hey!

I thought you were
hitting the slopes.

- I was, but I've been
seeing some of the videos

you've been posting.
- And?

- I love them! People
are loving them.

And you're racking
up the new followers.

Keep it up.

Which room are you in?

- Um, well, uh, it's...

not exactly the suite
that I booked, but...

- Mom, you know what?

You can just stay in our suite.
- With your dad and Liese?

Uh, no, thank you.

- There's lots of room.
I can sleep on the couch.

- I would rather stay here
than come face-to-face

with your father's
midlife crisis.

- Why are there cleaning
products in your room?

- Because I'm a chalet person.

- You really like
chalets now, huh?

- Did you not watch my
videos? I thought you...

Okay. You know
what? Just film me

and I will explain it to you.

Okay.

Hey, everyone, Lex Riley here

coming to you from my room

and board situation
in Aspen, Colorado.

Now, even though you
are used to seeing me

reporting from the red carpet

and now I am vacuuming them...

- Wait, you're really vacuuming?
- Yeah!

Shh...

I have fully embraced
my chalet duties

and I will be bringing you
the secrets on cleaning

and cooking and
fluffing and buffing

and... at last,

I am going to spend time

with my son George!

Oh, look at how handsome he is!

Because he's the reason I'm
here in the first place.

So!

Grab your bag of popcorn

because the behind-the-scenes
of this amazing chalet

are going to be worth watching.

- Mom, when I said sharing,

I meant, like, Christmas
how-tos and foodie tips,

not brushing toilets
and God knows what. I...

- But I'm reporting again and
I'm connecting with people.

And did you see the comments?
You told me to crush it.

Am I not crushing it?

- Mom, people are expecting
celebrity-level glamour.

How are they gonna
perceive this?

Well, this is my story, George.

I... I don't know. It's...

It's honest. It feels right.

If I was 20 years old and doing
this, nobody would bat an eye.

So what's wrong with
being a chalet person?

- What if this goes
poorly? What if they post

misleading photos of
you vacuuming lobbies?

- Then I'll be the butt
of everyone's jokes,

including your father's.

But it's okay, because my
truth will be out there

and I am having fun.

Ow.

- Aw, I love you. You go have
a good time with your dad.

Wish me luck!

- Good luck, Mom.
- Hmm.

Ugh!

Ugh!

Why are all men the same?

Oh, Lex, you're such a moron!

You did not think this through.

- Whoa!

- Hey, Charles!

- Lex? I...

Are you...?

Are you, uh...

you trying to come on to me?

- What?
- Well...

- No! No, I...

I work here. Uh,
temporarily. I'm...

Uh, it's a sort of a...

work for room and
board situation.

Um, I'm a chalet
girl... person now.

- Ch... chalet girl?
- Housekeeping, Charles.

Uh, as you know,
George invited me

and when I got here,
there were no rooms,

so you know, I
just figured it out

like I always do.
- Huh.

So... how do you like Aspen?

- Oh, well, uh, it's uh...

it's pretty nice so far.

And I hope it's
okay that I came.

I know that we agreed that this
year was your turn with George.

- No, no, it's fine.

You shouldn't miss out on
seeing him at Christmas.

Neither of us should.

- Well.

- Are you okay, Lex?

- I'm fine.
- 'Cause if you're not...

- Really.

- So are you just...
cleaning now?

Or I mean, there's
a spa in town?

- Oh, I'm... I'm actually
focusing on making content.

Like social media?

- Yeah, behind-the-scenes of
the hotel, and me doing this.

I'm actually having
a great time.

- Are you just trying to
get back at me for the...

- What? Charles, not
everything is about you.

No, I'm having an adventure.

- What will people think?

- Who cares what people think?

I mean, I think
people might actually

enjoy the transparency

and the honesty.

And speaking of
honesty, how's Liese?

- Mm. I... She...
- You know what?

It's alright. Just... you
don't have to answer that.

I... It's none of my business.

Look, I'm not here to
make trouble for you.

I will just do my own thing

and I will make sure that
you have another chalet girl

to take care of your room
'cause this is awkward.

- Would you like
to join us Friday

for a pre-Christmas brunch?

George would like it.

- Well, yeah, that
would be nice.

- Great. A group
of us are gonna ski

at the Queen's Gulch
in the morning.

I assume you'll skip the run and
just join us for brunch after?

- No, no, no, I'll...
I'll join you and George.

- Really? There's
no pressure, Lex.

No, no, I'll be there.

- Great! I will text
you the details.

Wait!

Uh, this is my room.

- Right.
- Yeah.

Sorry.

- Just, uh...

- Oh boy.

- You're welcome.

- Oh, hey.

Can Nicola clean
room 12 from now on?

- Of course.
- Thank you.

Oh! How difficult
is Queen's Gulch?

- How strong is your skiing?

- What's slightly steeper
than a bunny hill?

- Pretty much every run.

- Oh, I haven't done
it since I was a kid.

- Well, Queen's Gulch is one
of the most difficult slopes.

- No.
- Yes.

- Charles invited me to
ski with him and George.

- You want to go?
- Mm...

It wasn't that long ago

that all three of us
spent Christmas together.

It might be nice
if it was possible.

Anyway, I'll manage.

I'll just get out there
on the bunny slope

and take a couple runs.

It's probably like
riding a bike, right?

- No.

Tell me, if this
is a commonly known thing,

or if I am a
bed-changing genius.

Look at that!

Hey, I'm here!

- I can't believe so many
people are excited about beds.

- Oh, don't pretend
you're not impressed.

Nice ski suit.

- Thank you.

- Would it kill ya to
wear a little colour?

- Oh, well, see, I think
you failed to notice

my Christmas pin.

- Oh, wow! Oh,
that's just glaring.

Wow, you are pushing
the boundaries.

- Well, colour's
not really my thing.

No offence.
- Come on.

With your love of food and
wine and every little detail,

I don't believe that.

- Well, maybe black just gives
me a blank canvas to work from

without getting distracted.

- Hmm. I can appreciate that.

Where's the car?
- We walk.

Everything's close in Aspen.
- Oh, okay.

- Always look forward,
not down at your skis.

- Never look down.
Okay, I think I'm ready.

- Wait, wait, wait. That stance
isn't quite... Hop up and down.

- Hop up and down?
- Like a bunny.

- Are you joking?

- Well, it doesn't
have to be high.

Your feet actually have

to lift off the ground.
- My feet have two big sticks

strapped to them.
- Trust me.

Hop up, land, and don't move.

Ah! There!

Exactly the right stance.

- Is that why they call
it "the bunny slope"?

- I have no idea.
- Well,

I think we should
try to get moving.

- Yeah, just flex your ankles,

keep the weight
centred over your feet.

- Okay, you're gonna have to
shush 'cause I have it in control.

- Pizza! French fries!
- Pizza!

Ooh!

I think that's going to take a
little longer than I thought.

- Yeah, maybe next time...

don't shush me.

- Shh!

Thank you so much
for helping me today.

- You were making some really
good progress at the end.

- You want to say
that on camera?

- Are you kidding?
- No, I am not.

Hi, guys! Um, I have
been having a ski lesson

with the lovely Eric,

and he's gonna tell you
an update on my progress.

Oh, uh...

We still got a long way to go.

Eric!

He just said I did a good job.

- I'm not gonna lie on camera.
- Well, I wouldn't want you to.

Okay, but it doesn't
matter. I am not giving up.

I am gonna get this one
bunny hop at a time!

You!

- I have you all checked in.

Thank you for choosing
Chalet des Neiges.

Enjoy your stay. Bye.

Hmm. Hm.

Hi.

- So, who's the silver fox?

- A ski instructor.

- Is there an après-aprs-ski?

- George, what do you want?

- You look like you're
having fun, that's all.

- I am.
- Good.

I'm happy you came to Aspen.
- Me too.

- And this hotel BTS
stuff might actually work,

especially with
Mr. Salt and Pepper.

What's his name?

- Eric. And thanks to him,

I now have two hours
of turndown service.

- Turndown for what?

- Hotel turndown
service. For the guests.

Those little chocolate mints
don't just magically appear

on your pillow, George.

I'll see you later, honey.

I have finished everything on
my list, front and back sides.

- Oop. Except for
the afternoon tea.

- What? The afternoon tea?
- Mm-hmm.

- Christmas tea.

We serve our guests
tea and cake.

- Bonjour, maman.
- Bonjour, petit.

Why don't you get a
lunch together for us

while we set up tea?

Unless, of course,
you've already eaten.

- No. Uh... Do chalet
girls get to eat?

- Sure. Strict 30 minutes.

- Ah, why don't you
fold some napkins?

- Okay.

So, how long have you, uh...

had the chalet open?

- Almost a century.

- Wow!
- Yeah.

Mom really put it on the map
after moving here in the 1960s,

after she left Paris.

- What made you move from Paris?

- Uh, a boy.

- Oh.

Ah, the chalet had been

in the Tremblay family for...

well, since it opened.

It made sense to come back
here with Eric's papa.

- Yeah, I remember
hiding behind a desk,

just like Aurélie
does right now,

watching everybody
come in from skiing.

I think that's where I first
developed my love of wine.

You know, just watching
everybody laughing and smiling,

drinking their Beaujolais,
Burgundy, Bordeaux,

so many good memories.

But ever since then,

all I've wanted to do is
travel to those regions.

- Oh! He covered his walls
with maps of wine regions

from all around the globe.
- Really?

I would have guessed
race car wallpaper.

- Oh, don't get me wrong. I
love race cars too and cars,

but Mom really did put
this place on the map.

Excuse me.

- It was a great place to
raise Eric and his sister.

It became my passion.

Sometimes I think it's a...

And I wonder if it's
Eric's passion too.

Ah... He's been such
a great help to me.

His sister passed
in an accident,

and there was no one here
to look after Aurélie, so...

- Wow.

- He worked so hard to
keep this beautiful place

to respite from
reality that it is. Hm.

But enough about us.

What brought you to Aspen?

- Oh, that's a long story.

Hmm... The best
stories are.

- I was supposed to spend
the holidays with a man,

but that didn't work out.

- Oh, I'm sorry.
- Oh, don't be.

No, I'm just testing the waters.

I only got divorced a year ago.

- Were you together long?

- 21 years.

- Oh... May I ask
what happened?

- Yeah... Charles and
I, uh, met at work.

We were young,
ambitious, in journalism.

That's something we shared.

And we got married,
we had our son,

and I stopped working.

We thought that was
best. I love being a mom.

But Charles, he just didn't
wanna give up that big life

and... I just wanted to
be in bed with a book

and the baby monitor.

Yeah, so he didn't want
to curb his own desires

and he didn't.

- Hmm.

- So now, I'm an empty nester

and single again and, uh...

trying to figure
out my next move.

You seem like you have
done it all so gracefully.

What's your secret?
- Move.

Move?

- Really. Moving, oh,

opened up my heart and mind.

Replant your strength.

Find your value.

- Well, I used to think
my value was my career.

But I might have
aged out of that.

- Hmm. I think our value
is tied to what we love.

- Hmm. I love people.

I love hosting them and meeting
them and connecting with them.

Actually, my son,

he's really into this
whole social media thing,

and he thinks that's
what I should do.

Pivoting on my
recognizability, I guess.

- It's your second act.

I'd listen.

Ah!
- Lunch is served.

- Merci, mon petit.

- 30 minutes,
you're on the clock.

I know, I'm going to eat fast.

Ooh, hey! Beautiful lady!

- Whoa, what's going on here?

- Age.
- Well, that's enough of that.

Let's get a shot of coffee
in your bloodstream.

- Oh, no, no, no. I've got
a bed with my name on it.

Come on.

What's the point of
being a chalet girl

if we can't have a little
fun? We earned this.

Ladies' night!

- Okay, I guess... I guess
a little fun can't hurt.

Plus, I think you
need a wingman.

- I do. See you soon!

Wait.

What?
- I was hoping she wouldn't be here.

- Why?
- She'll never let me in.

She's mean to everyone.

- Oh, it's gonna be fine.

Just smile. You'll see. Hi!

- No.

No, no, no, no.

Absolutely not.

You know the policy.

- Policy?
- No chalet girls.

- Oh, chalet people.

That's the policy?
- That's her policy.

She doesn't think
that chalet people

should mingle with tourists.

- This is an exclusive
establishment.

With standards.
- Mm.

- Who are you? Her mom?

Um, uh, no,

I'm not her mom. Although, I
would be lucky to be her mom.

No, I am...

Lex Riley, and we
are live from a club

where she won't let us in
because we clean for a living.

Or was it my age?

Yeah, she asked
me if I was a mom.

She must have something
against mothers.

Um... I didn't realize.

- Oh, she didn't realize. Oh.

I think we're gonna get in.

- Oh, yeah. I'm sure we
can work something out.

- Aw, thank you,
dear. Go ahead in.

- Thanks.

- Here, this is for you.

Merry Christmas.

We'll just step right over this.

- If you...

- Hmm, thank you.

- Thanks.
- Ooh! Pretty.

Cheers!

- Mm!
- We did it.

It was right.

You are amazing.
- Aw.

- Thanks for getting me in here.

- I'm just glad it worked.

What do we think? Does
it live up to the hype?

It kind of does.

So, what's the
deal with room 12?

- Mmm...

My ex-husband is
staying in there

with his 30-year-old girlfriend.

- Well, if it's any consolation,

you're much nicer
than his girlfriend.

- You met her?
- She demanded

a total change of
scent for the suite

when they first arrived,
and didn't understand why

I couldn't immediately go
and buy her new candles.

- Oh, well, empathy is
not her strong suit.

- So, why are you here
then, if they're here?

- My son is here too.

And I guess I kind of thought

that maybe there'd be
some way for us to have

some little family
Christmas time together.

- Mom! Hey!
- Oh! Hi!

Sweetheart! Um...

George, this is Nicola.
Nicola, this is George, my son.

- How's it going?
- Uh, it's, uh...

Um...

it's going, uh, so good. Yeah.

Yeah.

- So, Nicola
recommended this place.

Isn't it cute?
- Yeah, it's great.

- I was saying to your mom that

this is my third season,
and I've never made it past

the hostess's angry
stares before.

- Well, that's probably just
'cause she's jealous of you.

- Jealous?

- You know, 'cause, I mean...

- Oh, um, someone tell me,

how long do you think it will
take me to learn how to ski?

- You? No time at all.

You'll have it
cracked in 24 hours.

- Nicola, that is
the correct answer.

Why didn't you say that?

Mom, I...

Give me a break.

Hey, everyone!

So I promised you
some behind-the-scenes

at this luxury
Chalet des Neiges,

so let's do it.

Here are some insights
of how you can bring

a little bit of this Aspen
magic right into your own homes.

Let me know what you
wanna see in the comments.

It's rolling.

Now you may not
know this about me,

but I am a passionate cook.

But George here...
- Is not.

- Until today.

This is George's festive
little showstopper.

- I did have a little help
from our glamorous assistant.

This is Aurélie,

and she is gonna help
you learn how to make it.

- Hi, guys! You're gonna
need these ingredients.

Some holly and a yogurt pot.

- Baby, if I can
do it, so can you!

So, essential oils are good.

But if you don't have that,
you can use cut up apples

and oranges, I've got
some cinnamon sticks here,

and we're gonna dump
cloves right into the pot.

Oh, it's like I
could eat the air.

So, for storage management,

you are going to need to
invest in one of these.

I just used this label maker

to organize this
entire ski room.

I had one of these when my
son George was growing up,

but I lost it. Mom brain!

So I'm gonna put this
one in my suitcase.

Ho, ho, ho!

- Are you being Santa now?

- Well, aren't we all?

What's the matter? Am
I embarrassing you?

Always.

Do you want us to
add your name marks?

- Add my name to what?

- Secret Santa.
- Oh.

- It's a Chalet des
Neiges tradition.

- Just don't tell Uncle
Eric. He hates it.

- I don't hate it.

- You just think it's a massive
waste of time and money.

- Well, I just think there's
enough pressure on everybody

at Christmas to buy gifts. They
don't need more pressure at work.

- Well, I think
you're forgetting

that people like
little surprises.

And it's one way
to show affection.

- I know how to show affection.
- I didn't say you didn't.

- Are you playing or not?
- Fine, I'm playing.

But $20 max for everybody.

I don't want anyone
to feel pressured.

- I love a challenge.
- Of course you do.

But whoever I pick is
getting a $20 gift card.

- Wow, Eric!

Way to bring your
Christmas spirit.

And no big public

gift exchanges, young lady.

- Oh, fine.

It's Secret Santa. People
can do it secretly.

You wanna pick
first? - Sure.

Uh... got one.

- Alright, let's
make our rounds.

- Oh, it's so beautiful.

You must love living here.

- Could be worse,
that's for sure.

Can I make a...
slight suggestion?

Yeah, what is it?

- Try putting the phone down.

I always say you could
photograph something

or you can experience it.
Very difficult to do both.

- No, no, you're right.

I'm just trying this new thing

where I'm reconnecting with
people on social media.

Trying to reinvent my career.

- How so?

Uh, well...

I mean, 25 years ago,
I was a reporter.

And then I had my son,

and so I stopped working

and basically took care
of him and my ex-husband.

And now that there's
room for me again, I...

I don't know who I am.
I don't know what to do.

I don't know what's next.

- I actually understand that
more than you might think.

- Really?

- Mm-hmm.

- Yeah, it's like...

it's just not as easy
as I thought it would be

to jump back in.

It's like a ship sailed

and I'm not on it.

But I mean, I'm not sorry.

I wouldn't do
anything differently.

- I guess we're not always
in control of our journey.

I mean, life offers
up situations,

and sometimes, it
just doesn't turn out

the way you think it will.

- Mm-hmm.

But the sun's coming out.
- It really is.

- And that's a perfect
time for a picture. Smile!

It's relentless.

- Is that it?
- Yes, this is the company

that gave me the board. I
gotta get some action shots.

- Nice, congrats.
- Yeah.

- And hey, uh, what's with
this new girl you're seeing?

Wouldn't you like it to know?

- Here you go.

- Oh, Lex!

Hey! Hey!

- Thank you for another
great lesson today.

- Oh, you are so welcome.
And I'm so sorry if

I was a little hard
on you up there.

It's only because I
see so much potential.

No, I appreciate it.

- Eric? Can I please
borrow you for a second?

- Absolutely.

I'm so sorry. Would you just
excuse me for one second?

Hey, Lex. I know you're
not scheduled this evening,

but would you mind helping us
out in the kitchen tonight?

- Oh! No, sure.

- I promise I'll make it up to you.
- No need.

Lex!

- How do you keep doing that?

Practise?

I have a surprise for you

in the living room later.

- You do? Well, I can't wait.

You wanna help me pass
out these candy canes?

Sure.

Do you like my surprise?

I sure do.

- It's really pretty, isn't it?

- Don't you wanna film it?

- This is for us.

- Okay!

What are we doing?

- It's a Chalet des Neiges
pièce de résistance.

Which you know nothing about
because we haven't told you.

The eight-course
Christmas tasting menu.

It's why everybody
books to stay here.

Once you've tried Celine's food,

you'll beg for 10 courses.

- Taste this for me.
- What is it?

- Chestnut stuffing.
An old family recipe.

- Hmm!

Like I ate a Christmas village.

- Oh, bon, I'll take that.

Ah, you know your way around
the kitchen. Assist me.

Uh, batonnet those carrots.

So... Aurélie showed
me the videos.

- Oh, what do you think?

Hmm... it's cute.

Young people will love it.

- Why does that not
sound like a compliment?

- You have more to offer, Lex.

Emotional wisdom.

Not just the journey.

How.

Hm.

- We could really use an
extra pair of hands serving.

- Ugh... Do you mind?

- Wow.

Lex Riley!

Charles told me you were here.

- You remember Liese
from my management team.

- Oh, we never really met.

Lovely to connect.

Isn't this place spectacular?

- Yes, it is.

- Good evening, everybody.

Hope you're having
a nice evening.

Our next course will be

a wild-caught
pepper-crusted salmon,

with chestnut stuffing,
herb emulsion,

and Parmesan foam.
Hope you enjoy.

You know Liese and I
aren't serious, right?

- You do realize she's
sitting right beside you?

- Yeah.

I just wanted to let you
know that... we aren't.

- Why would I want to know that?

- Looks good.

Thank you.

- Help!
- You got this, Mom.

- Do you wanna
grab a drink later?

Oh!

- Ooh, that's...
- Oh! Pardon me.

I hope it didn't burn.

- No worries.

- Not the first time.
- It's...

That is warm.

- Take care, guys. Good night.

- Great to meet you,
Lex. What a treat.

You too.

- We should grab a family
drink or meal later.

Wouldn't that be nice?
- Oh, that'd be sweet.

Uh, well...

goodnight, Lex.

Everything okay?

- Why wouldn't it be?

- Well, I'm not blind, that
couldn't have been easy

having to, you
know, with your ex.

- Yeah...

- Maybe I could
make it up to you.

Meet me by the fireplace
tomorrow after Christmas tea.

- This is
uncharacteristic of you.

- Mm. I have my moments.

Have fun cleaning up.

Hey, everyone.

So, I am having a wonderful time

sharing with you my newfound
grab-life-by-the-skis approach,

but something happened
tonight. Um...

I know that most of you know

that I'm divorced
and empty nesting,

looking forward to
whatever's next in life,

but things, um...

they haven't been
always easy lately.

And I know that's
meant to be and...

I'm happy.

But tonight, I found
myself at a holiday dinner

with my ex-husband and
his new girlfriend.

Guess what?

It wasn't that bad.

I survived.

Well, my feet didn't survive,

'cause they were in
these all night long.

I mean, obviously, it was...

it was a little awkward,

but it just... it made
me think about how

we're all really going
through something.

And so, I don't wanna
be here just to give you

cooking and cleaning tips.

I want to talk about
something that's real.

So tonight,

let's talk about
interacting with your ex.

Hey, guys!

So, I've had a great day
today, mostly spent cleaning,

did a little bit of skiing,

and now I'm getting
my first real break.

So what does a girl
wear for her downtime?

This is too formal,
right? Yeah, too formal.

And this...

probably... too skimpy.

I think too skimpy. So...

I'm down to blue and
cream, blue and cream.

So let me know which
one you like best.

And just for context, I am
a single woman in her 50s

and I like to keep it classy...

which, all of that is a
subject for another day.

Alright.

I'm glad to see someone
else did a costume change.

Whoa. I thought blue won.

- Are you spying on me?
- Well, for what it's worth,

I voted for cream.
- Ah!

- I thought maybe
I could show you

some bottles of
wine that we have.

- Ooh, I love that idea.

I love this one.

- It's criminally underrated.

- All this knowledge about wine,

is this a hobby or...?
- Well, like my mom said,

as a kid, I was
absolutely obsessed.

So the moment I turned
18, I moved to Europe.

Every varietal, every note,

every region a wine
could have or come from.

It's pretty much my first love.

So I became a sommelier.

I had some big plans for wine.
- Oh...

Where did you do that?
- Mm.

I settled in Bordeaux.
- Oh. I've never been.

- Oh, it's a magical place.

Dream job, winemaking.
You'd love it.

- And you gave that all up

to come back and
care for your family.

Wow.

- That was the
right thing to do.

- Sorry about your sister.

That must have been so hard.

You know, most people
wouldn't be able

to manage that kind
of sacrifice and loss.

You really think you have to
give up your dreams completely?

I mean, maybe
there's a way back.

- Not everybody gets that.

- What about when Aurélie
gets a little older?

Maybe you could start
again. It's never too late.

- Until it is.

- Well, I for one
am not giving up.

I know that youth
has the opportunity,

but age has wisdom.

And I am wise enough to know
a good heart when I see one.

And I am looking
at one right now.

- Sorry to interrupt, but I
have a huge group of guests

that just arrived
and need some help.

I... it's my cue.

- It's my cue. You're
taking the night off.

- No, no, no, I...
- I insist.

- Okay, well, I'll just...

drink all of these, then.
- Please do.

- You're very sweet.
- Well, not that sweet.

Tomorrow's your last
chance for a ski lesson.

I want you to get some rest

because I am not
taking it easy on you.

- Mm-hmm.

Wine! Why?

Oh!

Oh!

Um... oh...

Okay, yes. Okay.

Hey! You two are both here.

We just arrived
here at the same time.

- And you're both
wearing purple.

Cool. I gotta go.
- Uh...

So... purple.

- Yeah.

- George?

- Wow.

- Just ask her out.

- It's a nice day, isn't it?

- Are you ever gonna ask me out?

- I'm trying.

Want to go to dinner tonight?

- I would love to.
- Thank you.

- I don't know how
you get anything done

with all of this right
outside your front door.

- Oh, responsibilities.

But sometimes, I forget
how much I love this.

- Really?

- Well, with our
discriminating guests,

there's always some urgent need

that's the most pressing
thing in the world.

- Am I one of those guests?

You're one of us.

- Ah! Okay, not to be
insultingly obvious,

but maybe you need
to hire more help.

- Well, my mom can
do it. So can I.

- Well, Celine has had you.

- We manage. You're seeing us

at our peak season
of guests and stress.

But the preview Christmas
dinner tomorrow,

that's the most
important thing for us.

- Yeah?
- Travel bloggers,

luxury hotel association,

they're all there making
their yearly judgments,

you know, making
sure we're keeping up

with the excellence
that we're known for.

- Am I pulling you
away from the chalet?

'Cause we can go back.

- Making time for this
lesson, that's important,

especially with
Queen's Gulch tomorrow.

- Okay, since it's
almost Christmas,

and I know you don't like
the Secret Santa thing,

and it's not a gift card,
but I couldn't resist.

George helped me.

I thought you could
do with an upgrade.

- Oh, wow, I love
them. Thank you!

Oh. And they change colours!

- Okay, if you don't like them...
- They're perfect.

If I would've known that
we were exchanging gifts...

- You... I didn't
expect you to...

We picked each other's names?

- I actually picked Aurélie,

but she and I saw
these and thought

you should have them.

Yeah. Yeah!

They may come in
useful tomorrow.

You just... fit
them in your gloves.

- Okay, well, I'm gonna...

I'm gonna use them right now.
- Alright.

Yeah, sorry about the shape,

but they are effective
and rechargeable.

- Help me with this one.
- You got it.

There you go. Slip it in.

How's that feel?

- I feel like someone's
holding my hand.

- Oh, love it.

- Merry almost Christmas, Eric.

Merry almost Christmas, Lex.

Want some help with that?
- Nope, I got it, boss.

- Wow, you don't
need me anymore.

Oh, I wouldn't go that far.

- Alright.
- Race you to the bottom?

- What? Alright.

Deal!

You're actually
incredible today.

- You are complimenting
my skiing.

- You should be proud. I mean,
the progress you have made.

You'd never know that you
hadn't skied in 50 years.

- You have a way with
words, Eric Tremblay.

- I am being serious, though.
Queens Gulch is a tricky one.

I want you to remember
everything I said.

- Yes, coach.
- Stick to the group.

- I will.
- Nothing crazy.

- Yes, sir.

- You're gonna be golden.

- You sure?

- I'm sure.

What? You want me
to say it on camera?

Would you?

Yeah, I would.

- Actually...

I think I'm gonna keep this
little victory just between us.

At least I won't be embarrassed
in front of Charles tomorrow.

- Yeah...

- What?

- I... I just don't
think you should go.

- Well, you just
said you thought I...

- It's not about your scheme.
- No, I promise

I'll make it back to help
you with the big dinner.

- I just think it's beneath you.

Standing there watching him
fawn all over another woman.

- Oh!

I don't think there's
gonna be fawning. I...

And I'm a grown woman.

- Forget I said anything.
- No, I...

I think it's sweet that
you wanna protect me.

- I think you need to be
treated with more respect.

- Well, I don't disagree.

- You have plans tonight?

- Other than turndown service.

- Got a little surprise for ya.

- Okay.

I like surprises.

- Hey.
- Hey!

What are these for?

- They put you in
staff quarters?

- Well, I am staff.

- Huh.

- Thank you.

- I want to apologize
for the way that

I dealt with the
whole Liese situation.

I should have called and
given you a heads up.

- A heads up?
- I owe you that.

- You don't.
- I respect you, so yes, I do.

And I won't make
that mistake again.

I miss you.

- Charles, I don't know
what you want me to say.

- I don't want you
to say anything.

But seeing you this week...

I don't know. I don't know
what it is I'm asking,

but I do know that I wanna
try to say sorry to you

for everything.

- You don't have to
say you're sorry.

- I've messed up,
over and over again.

I took you for granted, Lex,
and I realized it too late.

And I miss holidays together.

Just the three of us.

- Yeah, um...

That's what makes
divorce so hard.

Things change.

- I remember Christmas morning
pancakes and champagne.

And how George would make us

guess the gift
before opening them.

- Why are you doing this?

- Can I take you
to dinner tonight?

Maybe we can just talk.

It would be nice to
catch up... properly.

- Yeah, I could...
do dinner, I guess.

Oh, wait, no.

No, I can't. No, I have plans.

Wait,
wait, wait. Wait.

They're not with that
receptionist, are they?

- Eric? Yeah,
actually, they are.

- Figures.
- What does that mean?

- I see the way
he fawns over you,

like a goldfish interested

in the new shiny thing that
traipses through his chalet.

- Am I the shiny thing?

- Of course not, that's
not what I meant.

- Listen, he has
helped me a lot,

and that's been
nice for a change.

- Lex, I'm pretty sure
it's his job to be nice.

Everyone here works for tips.
This whole town runs on tips.

It's transactional.

You're just the latest
guest to come through.

And wait...

the two of you don't have
plans that are gonna get

in the way of our
date tomorrow, do you?

- No. And if George wants me
there, I'm gonna be there.

- Great.

And for the record,

it's not just George
who wants you there.

- It won't be a very good date

if you spend all
night getting ready.

- What are you
talking about? Date...

What? We're friends.
There's no pressure.

- Uh-huh. You go for candlelit
dinners with all your friends?

- Aurélie, don't
tease your uncle.

Everything is perfect.
- Merci, maman.

What do you think?
Should I lose the tie?

- Eh, too stuffy.
- I thought so.

- Aurélie, come on.

Let's get things
started in the kitchen.

- How about... now?

- You look great.
- Are you sure?

- You got this.
- Aw, thank you.

See you later.

Thank you.

- Everything okay? You
seem a little reserved.

- Oh, yeah, um, I'm fine.

I ran into Charles
earlier and...

I guess he just
got me stirred up.

You know, I think the holidays
always bring up feelings.

- What kind of feelings?
- Mm...

Melancholy, confusion,

the desire to eat an
entire box of chocolate.

- That's understandable.

What if he's showing
you his true colours?

- What do you mean?
- Well, personally,

I see a narcissist.

An arrogant, selfish person.

- Yeah, I get that.

He wasn't always like that.

That's the confusion.

I'm just being real.

- Hmm.

- Mm. You know your wine.

So... what do you want?

- What do you mean?

- Uh, out of life...

This... this candlelight
dinner with me.

What is it that we're doing?
- Truthfully,

I haven't wanted to date or
even put any effort into it

in a very long time,

but I have to admit that...

you've changed that for me.

- Hmm, hmm.

- The last time I was
in love, I lost that

because I chose to come home.

She just couldn't handle the
long-distance relationship.

Not that I blame her.

- It's hard to open your
heart again, I get that.

- Mm. Maybe.

I'd like to think that I'm open

to doing that for
the right person.

- Well, if you wanna
find the right person,

you have to be willing
to let someone in.

And let go of some
control and compromise.

- Uh, I think you
might be overstepping.

- Oh.

Uh, I'm... I'm sorry.

Eric, I...

I have really
enjoyed meeting you

and well, everybody
here has been so helpful

in me finding myself and getting
my head in a better place.

I don't know if I'm the
right person for you.

- Well, I don't know if

you're the right person
for me either yet.

- Oh!

Okay.

- Yeah, I just thought we'd
have a beautiful dinner

and have a little fun.

- Dinner and fun. Okay, yeah.

We should have dinner and fun.

- It's not what I meant.
- This Malbec is perfect.

- What about you? What
are you looking for?

- Well, I was looking
to find myself

and I figure if I find myself,

I'll find the right
person for me.

- Well, is that why you're
looking into the past?

And coming here for Charles?

- I came here for George.

- Is that why you're going
skiing with Charles tomorrow?

- Now I think you
are overstepping.

- I just don't understand how
a wonderful woman like you

with so many great qualities,

would even consider putting
up with a guy like that.

- Well, I don't think
that you know what I do

or do not put up with.
And I don't think you,

a man who has basically buried
his heart and his passion

behind some big
wall of family duty

is in any position to tell me
how to have a relationship.

- Hmm.

Well, if that's what
relationships are these days...

that's not what I'm looking for.

- Uh...

I think I should go.

- What? No, no, no.

Lex!

- Do you... want
to talk about it?

Oh... I don't know.

I don't know, maman.

You know, people come and
go through here, but...

I stay.

- You've been part of something
the world appreciates.

The chalet, Aurélie...

I'm so grateful for you.

It's never bothered you before.

- I've never met
someone like her before.

- Hm.

Then she's the right one.

- What could I
possibly offer her?

- An honest heart.

- Hm. Ce n'est pas assez, maman.
- Ugh...

Of course it is enough.

Ah... the chalet
was my passion.

I'm sorry if you thought
it had to be yours.

An honest heart
is... also patient.

- Peut-être.

Je ne sais pas.

- Oh!

More than maybe.

- What I do know is that we need

to start focusing on
Christmas as a family.

Mm-hmm.
- Did somebody say Christmas?

- Yeah!
- Because I've been having

some thoughts about presents.
- What a surprise!

- You come here because I
want to tell you something.

I think you are so special.

We're going to get you
whatever you want to have.

What do you think about that?

Is that the best?

- Tell you what, last
one to the kitchen

gets to make the
hot chocolate! Argh!

- Okay, let's get this
show on the road, shall we?

- Where's George?

- Oh, didn't you get the
text? He's gonna meet us

at the bottom.
- No, no, I didn't...

I didn't get any text.
- Oh, well,

that's what he's doing.
Oh, and the brunch,

it's more of an early dinner
thing now, but don't worry.

We'll have plenty to
hold us over until then.

- Okay, well, I have to be at
the Christmas preview dinner.

Hey! Guys, good to see
you! - Oh, shoot!

Let's go!

Wait up!

Uh, come on, hey!
Hold the door!

No, wait, Charles!

You're kidding me!

Oh!

Can I come with you guys?

Thanks for waiting.

- Sorry, Lex, but I'll
be right behind you.

- Okay...
- Okay?

Oh, come on, guys,
it's not a race!

- Okay...

- Okay, fine.

Fine!

- Just remember
what he taught you:

stay with the group.

You gotta be kidding.

Oh boy...

Okay.

You got this.

Okay.

Okay. Here we go.

- First time?
- Oh!

Is it that obvious?

- You should probably
stick with the group

while you're in the trees just
for safety if you're a beginner.

- Yeah, I wasn't supposed
to be alone. Thanks.

I came, I skied,

I am still walking.

- Okay, so, there we are, all
of us trapped in this room,

nowhere to get out. I
swear, that's exactly

how it happened.
- You're right.

- Right? Couldn't go anywhere.
- Charles!

- Hey, Lex! You made it!

- Barely! What happened
to being right behind me?

- Oh, now, don't get mad.

- Did you even
wonder where I was?

I mean, I could have been hurt.

- But you're not, so
what's the big deal?

- Well, the big
deal is that you...

you don't stick to your
word. You say things,

and you don't mean them.
- Come on.

I knew you could do it. I
mean, you can do everything.

- I can't do everything, and
I can't do everything alone,

and I don't want to.

- Lex, I... I don't
know what you expected.

I can't be there holding your
hand every single moment.

- Yeah, I know,
Charles. I know.

You're right. I
knew that about you.

You can't be there holding
my hand every single moment.

Oh, come on. I do.

I mean, I came here today

because I hoped you
could be different.

And even though we're
not married, I thought...

maybe we could
still be a family,

for old time's sake,

for George.

Where... where is
George, by the way?

- He stayed behind
for some girl.

Nicola?

- Yeah. I think
that was her name.

I have to go.

But... wait!

Lex, it's Christmas! It...
- You know, Charles...

We're always gonna
be George's parents.

And I'm always going
to wish you well,

but we're not a family.

I know where my family is,

and I'm gonna go to them.

Lex!

- But Merry Christmas!

You too, ladies!
Merry Christmas!

- Honey, tell us about that time

that you were in the
group with the explosion.

Well, right. That uh...

that was crazy. So
we're in the airplane...

Hey, guys! Okay.

So, I just realized that
family can be anything.

Family can be what you make it,

and when you find your family,
you don't ever let them go.

I got a preview dinner
to get ready for!

- Looks like my snowboard
company sponsored me

for the rest of the season.

- So does this mean
you're gonna be spending

more time in Aspen?
- Oh, I'm definitely gonna be

spending a lot
more time in Aspen.

A lot.
- This is my third season

in Aspen and it's
been by far the best.

And I can't wait...

to school you on the slopes.
- Bring it.

- Oh, you two!

I can't stand it, you're
such a cute couple!

- We missed you!
- Oh, I'm sorry I'm late.

How can I help?
- Ah. Soup. Stir soup.

- Where's Eric? I
need to speak to him.

- Um... he was pretty
broken up after your dinner.

I'd never seen him like this.

I'm not sure what's going on

but he promoted me
to assistant manager

and said something about
Bordeaux, and he left.

- For France?

- I overheard him
calling the taxi.

- Oh? Oh, oh...

Eric! Eric!

Oh!

Oh!

Eric!

- Oh!
- Oh!

- What are you doing?
- I was trying to stop you!

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

- You don't have to apologize.

I was rude.

I was pushy.

And you don't deserve that.

You've done nothing but help me.

- And put you to work.

- Well, yes, that too.

The other night, I...

I think I was just scared.

Meeting you, I think
I felt right away

like we could be
something together.

I felt that too.

- It's been a long
time since I fell...

- Fell?

- I think you know
what I'm trying to say.

- I think I do.

- Please.

Please don't go to France.

I mean, yes. Go
back to Bordeaux

at some point, but just not now.

- What?

France?

Oh, no, I'm not
going to Bordeaux.

I'm going to pick up
a case of Bordeaux.

- Really?
- Yeah!

- You're not leaving?
- Leaving?

Lex...

No, I... I'm not leaving here.

I'm not leaving you.

Oh, wow...

I think maybe, um...

From now on, I'm just gonna stay

wherever you're
at, at Christmas.

- Well, if everything goes well,

maybe we can spend one
Christmas in Bordeaux.

- Maybe we could share a cab.

- Or we could just
keep sharing this.

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