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♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Dashing through the snow ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ O'er the fields we go ♪

♪ Laughing all the way ♪

♪ Bells on bobtails ring ♪

♪ Making spirits bright ♪

♪ What fun it is to ride and sing ♪

♪ In a sleighing song tonight ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪

Hey, Hope. Is that you?

Yep. It's the first day of December,

and that means it's time.

Thank you for helping me get it to school.

You know how much this means to me.

- On my way.
- Great. I'll see you soon.

Nate.

So glad you're here.

- So very, very glad.
- Likewise.

- Please have a seat.
- Thank you.

I have to say,

it's so great
to be back in Larchmont Falls.

Oh, that's right.
You grew up here.

Yeah. It's always been my dream
to move back here.

As you know, we haven't had a city manager

for a several months now,

which is why we brought you in so fast.

I mean, the Jingle Bell Jubilee
is racing towards us

like a runaway train.

Ah. The annual
Jingle Bell Jubilee.

That was the highlight
of my childhood every Christmas.

- Ah.
- Uh, but it's December now.

You must have everything planned.

Well, um...

That's only a few weeks away.

Well, like I said, we haven't
had someone in the position

for some time.

Oh. I get it.
Yeah.

Which is why we need you to hit
the ground running on this.

Sure.

There are plenty
of jubilee planning documents

from past years on our computer network.

Ah.

You're a smart young man, Nate.

You accomplished a lot back in Arbor City.

I'm sure you can handle this.

Of course.

Ah, the first sign of Christmas.

Hope Wilson decorates her cedar chest.

Well, Allison, it's the official
kickoff day of Regiftmas.

Did you know that there are
four other teachers here

who are doing it this year?

And I even heard that there are
a couple of teachers

from the elementary school
who are doing it.

Wouldn't it be great if everyone did it?

You are the eternal optimist.

Hey. You never know.

- See you later.
- Sounds good.

Oh, hey, Brandon.
Hold up.

We need to get your school records,

which are in one of these moving boxes.

Oh, boy.

Hey, no worries.
We'll find it.

- So, Dad?
- Yeah?

I was just wondering,

'cause it's almost
Christmas break already.

I can always just
start school after New Year's.

Oh, hey.
Nice try.

But you can't miss too much school.

That's not good.

This is a new city.

You're going to make a lot of new friends,

get to know your teachers,

and get to experience
the Jingle Bell Jubilee

for the first time.

Jingle Bell Jubilee?

Oh. The Larchmont Falls
Jingle Bell Jubilee

is only the greatest
Christmas celebration

on the entire planet.

So, every year, on the week
leading up to Christmas,

City Hall opens up for this big festival.

Music, food, events and games,

and then, the Jingle Bell Jubilee dance

on Christmas Eve for the big finale.

Okay.
That sounds like fun.

Oh, oh.
It's super fun.

Just bear with me,
Mr. Albertson.

I'm entering Brandon's
information into our system.

You can call me Nate.

Okay, Nate.

I think you and your son
are going to love it here.

Oh. Uh, my dad actually grew up here.

Oh.

Yeah. My father got transferred out west

right when I was about to start
my senior year of high school.

So, I guess
I never got over leaving.

Well, I'm happy you made your way back.

What do you do for work, if I may ask?

He's the new city manager.

Really?

Yeah. I have a lot of experience
in government,

so when I saw there was an open position...

...You grabbed it.
Smart move.

We'll see.
There is a lot to do.

Well, I'm sure you'll be up
for the challenge.

I am.

Oh. I will need Brandon's
previous school records.

Oh. I think I left them on the back seat.

I will go get them.

No problem, Nate.

How about I give you
a little tour of the school

while your dad gets us what we need?

Uh, yeah.
Yeah, sure.

- Okay.
- I'll be right back.

Great.

Okay.
Uh, you almost have it.

This is much better.
You just--

You need to clean up the opening.

Give me one more example
in the middle, and...

It's really solid.

Your thesis is really strong.

But the description in the last paragraph

needs to be a little more detailed.

Okay?
See you tomorrow.

Oh, thank you.

Bye.

I thought
I recognized you.

Can I help you with something?

You're Hope Wilson, right?

That's me.

I'm Nate.
Nate Albertson.

We were in calculus together.

Right in this very school,
as a matter of fact.

Oh, yeah. Nate.
Now I do recognize you.

Actually, you look exactly the same.

Well, if you don't count
a few minor wrinkles.

Come in.

So, what brings you to my classroom?

Looking to brush up on your Shakespeare?

No. My son's starting school
here tomorrow.

I was signing him up, and
I saw you from the doorway.

Tomorrow?
So close to Christmas?

Yeah. We just came over from Arbor City.

I'm the new city manager,

so they wanted me
to get started right away,

with the Jingle Bell Jubilee coming up.

Well, it's nice to meet you,
Mr. City Manager.

Yeah.
Nice to meet you, too.

Again.

So, that's the big tour.

I think you're really going
to like it here.

Yeah. Seems like a great school.

I love all the Christmas decorations.

Me, too.

Yeah. I loved it here.

Been waiting to come back ever since.

- I think I hear my dad.
- Let's go check it out.

You moved away senior year, right?

Yep. My dad got transferred,
and that was it.

I remember.
You were like a mystery man.

Here one minute, gone the next.

But I never forgot this place.

You mean this room?

Yeah. I keep feeling like maybe
my English class was in here.

Oh, maybe.

I remember Mrs. Fitzsimmons
was in here at one point.

Yeah.

Ah, Mr. Albertson. I see you've
already met Ms. Wilson.

Sort of.
We actually know each other.

Oh.

We went to school here together.

Oh, wow.
Small world.

And now, Ms. Wilson will be
Brandon's homeroom teacher.

- Hi.
- Really? That's great.

Uh, we should get you
back home so I can get to work.

Huh. "Regiftmas"?

Uh, yeah.
It's just a little thing I do.

It's not little.

Oh. Is this cedar?
I love that smell.

Yeah.
It's my Grandmother Helen's.

She was a teacher, too.

She started it, right?

Started what?
I'm confused.

Well, when I was a little girl,
my grandmother used to say

that Christmas had become
too much about shopping,

about getting things,

when most of us had been given
so much already

and had so many things we just didn't use.

She just--
She thought there should be

more gratitude involved.

I like that.

Yeah. Well, it wasn't just talk.

There was a needy family
in her neighborhood,

and she was worried

what they would have for Christmas.

So, she started putting things
in this cedar chest,

things that she owned and loved,

but didn't use for whatever reason.

And then, at Christmastime,

she surprised the family
with all of these presents.

They were so touched that

she decided to do it
for a needy family every year.

All year long, my grandma would put things

in this chest.

And eventually, other family members

started re-gifting and contributing,

and, well, she was able to help
a bunch of families

every Christmas.

Regiftmas.

Exactly.

This is not helpful.

Hey, Dad. Do you know where
the box with my books is?

I thought maybe I should
donate some to Regiftmas.

- Dad?
- Huh?

- My books?
- Uh, oh, no.

I don't know, buddy.

But they've got to be somewhere
over there.

What are you doing?

I am going through the old jubilee plans

on the city's database.

Where I also found the menu

for the Chamber of Commerce's
spring get-together.

Fruit cup appetizer.

Yeah? Wow.
That's, uh... healthy.

Yeah.

Just not very helpful.

This looks so good.

Just wait until you try it.

Mmm!

- Right?
- Dark hot chocolate.

Greatest thing about winter.

- Besides Christmas, of course.
- Obviously.

Oh. So, what should we go see?

Mmm... Oh. How about
"Christmas at the Drive-In?"

It just came out.
I heard it's really good.

Got it.
It's playing at 9:00.

Great.

But first, there's something
I want to talk to you about.

What's that?

How well do you know Nate?

Nate?

Nate Albertson?

The new dad who came into
your class after school.

Oh, right. That Nate.

A little bit.
We had some classes together.

Oh.

Why?

Well,
I heard that he's a widower,

and it's been a few months already

since Adam and I broke up,

and Nate is really, really handsome.

And?

And, well,

I wanted to first see if--

I mean, you're not interested
in him or anything?

No.
Of course not.

It's just, I know you.

And if you want something,

and you think someone else
wants the same thing,

you always just let them have it.

You never go after what you want.

I am not interested in Nate.

I promise.

But I take it you are?

Well, uh, maybe.

Are you sure?

Yes. I'm sure.

I am so sure that if I see him again,

I'll try to set you two up.

How are you going to do that?

You said the two of you
hardly know each other.

I know.
But he just got here,

so he probably doesn't know
a lot of people.

Wait. Do you remember my friend Andy?

- The hockey player?
- Yeah. That's the one.

Oh, yeah. You guys went out
a few times, right?

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

So, we're still friends, and he called me

and wanted to know if I wanted to go

pick out a Christmas tree with him.

He says I have some sort of expert eye.

Anyway, we're going Wednesday night.

What if you came with, and then maybe

I can invite Nate to come along, too?

It'll be fun and Christmassy,
and who knows?

Maybe there'll be
some sparks between you two.

Are you sure you feel okay
about doing this for me?

Of course.

You're the best.

Hey.

- Hey.
- Coming to second period?

I wish.
Brandon forgot his gym stuff.

Oh, and you get a break from the office.

Yeah, except I don't really
have time for one

until December 26th.

'Tis the season.

Uh, here.
I can bring it for you,

and make sure that he gets it.

Oh, thanks.
That would be great.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

Wait. Uh, the vice-principal,
my friend Allison?

Well, we're going to help my friend Andy

pick out a Christmas tree tomorrow.

You should come with us.
It'll be fun.

We can all do dinner first.

Thanks for the offer, but I'm building

this annual Jingle Bell Jubilee
brick by brick.

So, I will be burning the midnight oil.

Well, don't burn yourself out.
It's almost Christmas.

Thanks.
I'll do my best.

- Yeah.
- Yeah.

But seriously, it might be nice for you

to get out and start reconnecting

with people here, right?

After all, you are a public servant.

You kind of got to meet the public.

Okay, okay.
Uh, yeah. I could use a break.

Brain overload.

How about...

Here's my number,
and you just text me the deets.

Okay. So, the Christmas
charity drive is over there.

That's that area, right near the entrance.

And then, instead of having a Santa booth,

I put Santa in the middle of it all.

They're just mocking it up
to give us a feel for it.

Well, it's a new arrangement,
but you know what?

I think might work better than
what we had before.

Great.

I've been reconnecting with the vendors,

and they're going to tell me what's what.

Help me piece the rest together.

Excellent.
Then I'll be, uh--

Oh, oh. About the Christmas charity drive.

Um, the donated gifts,
where are they being stored?

I haven't been able to find them.

Uh, well, um--

Okay. Please don't tell me that
there's no donations.

No. There are some.

From what I've heard, a lot of
people depend on the drive

to have a good Christmas.

Well, of course.
There are some.

Just, you know, not nearly enough.

Again, nobody has really had the time

to publicize this.

- Okay.
- But you know what?

You're a capable
and a creative individual.

We just need to jump-start the donations,

and you're just the man to do it.

But how am I possibly going to get

that many donations in time?

Where there's a will, there's a way.

Hope springs eternal.

Ah. Hope.

Hope.

Oh, Hope.

Oh, hey.
You're here early.

Thank goodness you are, too.

Well, what's going on?
Is everything okay?

I need to talk to you about something,

it's really, really important.

What?

So, if the whole school loves
your annual Regiftmas tradition,

then why not the whole city?

I mean, that could be the spark

that the Christmas gift drive needs.

Wow, Nate.

Uh, I'm speechless.

So, you like the idea?

I love the idea.

Okay.
Then we got to go fast.

Um, can you make it to City Hall tomorrow?

We can pitch it to the mayor.

Me?

And me.
What do you say?

Uh... I say
I'll come on my lunch hour.

Okay. Thank you.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Hey, Allison. Andy.

- Hey, hey.
- Hey.

Yeah. I spotted him in
the parking lot on the way in.

Oh, I watch a lot of the games.

Oh. The games?

Uh, yeah.
This is my friend Andy.

- He's a semi-pro hockey player.
- Oh.

He's really good.

Andy, this is Nate.

- Good to meet you, Nate.
- Likewise.

Hi, Nate.

Hi, Allison.
Good to see you again.

So, hockey, huh?
That can get a little rough.

Well,
I haven't lost a tooth yet.

Ah. Well, that's good for you
and your dentist.

Uh, yeah.

Nate just had the greatest idea.

Well, I hope it is.

We are going to try to do
Regiftmas

for the Jingle Bell Jubilee
Christmas charity drive.

Wow.

Wow. That'd be awesome.

That's the thing with your
grandmother's cedar chest.

- Right?
- Yeah, yeah.

- Nice.
- Where did this come from?

Well, it's kind of a Hail Mary.

Sorry to pivot sports there,
Andy.

Hmm.
I'll allow it.

But the thing is, I've been so
focused on the nuts and bolts

of getting the jubilee going

that I didn't even realize
the gift drive was in trouble.

Basically, we have next to
nothing in terms of donations.

- Oh, no.
- Yeah.

So, I got to find a way
to generate all the donations

in the next couple of weeks,
or else there's going to be

a lot of families missing out
on Christmas this year.

So, maybe Regiftmas is the answer.

I hope so.

I feel your pain.

It's really hard to pull off
these big events.

And people have no idea
how much work goes into it.

But in the end, it's really fun being able

to put all the pieces together, isn't it?

You know what? It is.
Hey. I like her.

Well, what's not to like?

Yeah. I've been coming
to this tree lot for years now.

- This is really fun.
- It is. Yeah.

I don't normally get a tree
until a little later,

but I don't know.

Maybe I should get one tonight, too.

I mean, what's the point

in wasting time coming back here, right?

Hey. Efficiency.

That's another point in your favor.

Hmm. Looks like your setup is working out.

Well, it's not a setup.

It's not even a date, really.

Oh, come on, Hope.
It's totally a date now.

And first dates are usually disasters.

Remember ours?

You didn't even know what the biscuit was.

Yeah.

Come on.
Hope, you don't remember?

That's what we call the puck.

Right.
The puck.

To be fair, it's been a while, Andy.

Okay. Let's put that expert eye
of yours to work.

You overestimate my gifts.

Uh, not at all.
You are a tree-whisperer.

All right.

All right.

Not too tall.
Not too small.

- Good branch distribution.
- Mm-hmm?

And not dried out.

This is the one.

Awesome.

And I left my wallet in the truck.

Oh.
As you always do.

Well, everybody's got a skill.
I'm reliable.

So, I've decided I'm going to
get my tree tonight.

Oh, great.

And I have decided

that I'm going to get some cookies

for me and Brandon to split.

But I was wondering,

Hope, could I talk to you about something?

I have an idea about
pitching Regiftmas to the mayor.

Sure.

Okay.

I think if you explain it

the same way you did to me,
he'll jump right on it.

I don't know.
He's the mayor.

Yeah, but at this point,
he'll jump on anything.

Oh, it's not just anything.

I know, no, it's a...
It's an incredible idea.

And that's why
I want to convince him

to let me run with it.

So, um...

...Are you having fun tonight?

Yeah. Actually, I am.
Yeah. You were right.

It's nice to get out
and not think about work

for a few hours.

- Hmm.
- Yeah.

And, um...

What do you think of Allison?

- Allison?
- Yeah.

Wait. This-- This isn't a--

Oh, come on.

Really? Oh.

I'm sorry.

I should have asked.

Are you dating anyone in Arbor City?

Oh, no, no.
It's nothing to do with that.

Oh. Well, are you open to dating anyone?

Honestly? Um...

...I don't know.

This is none of my business.

No, it's fine.
It's, uh--

Even Brandon tells me the same thing,

that I need to get out more,

and I know he's right.

It's been three years
since my wife Shelly passed,

and I just haven't seen anyone at all.

I can't believe
I'm telling you this. Uh...

Oh, it's okay, Nate.

When you're ready, you're ready.

You'll know.

You know, I suppose
it wouldn't hurt to try.

It doesn't have to be serious.

Hey, Nate?

Would you come look at this tree?

I could use a second opinion.

Yeah, yeah.
Of course.

I don't have the expert eye
of Hope, but sure.

So, I kind of had my eye on this one.

- Yeah?
- What do you think?

- All right.
- Oh.

- Ready to pay.
- Okay.

Now, you're sure this tree
you picked me out is the one?

Are you questioning the tree-whisperer?

Of course not.

I would never.

I miss you.

We should do something after this.

Oh. Um...

Well, I'm kind of tired, Andy.

I have more grading to do.
I should probably just get home.

No problem.

They... make a pretty good couple.

- This is why asked you to come.
- Well, thank you.

- Yeah.
- Uh, yeah.

Yeah. They do.

Okay,

but that's around double
what you charged us last time.

Yes, I know Santa suits
don't grow on trees,

not even Christmas trees.

Uh...

You know what?

There's a great place in Arbor City

that can send me one
for a much lower price, so--

Okay. Yeah.
That works much better.

Let's consider it a done deal

and thank you for serving our city.

Wow. I'm happy I at least have
the line budget

for last year's jubilee.

Some of these vendors
are getting pretty tricky.

Such a busy time of year.

Well, I can imagine.

Uh, have a seat.

I've got so much work to do

they gave me the conference room.

Actually, my lunch hour
is really only 45 minutes,

so I only have about
ten minutes to do this with you.

Okay. Uh, well, let's go
see the mayor now, then.

Okay.

I assure you the Jingle Bell Jubilee

will take place as it has every year.

We've got Nate Albertson,
our new city manager,

working hard on it.

And he's just here
for a meeting, so I have to go.

Bye-bye.

We may have a problem.

What's that?

That was a reporter
from the Larchmont Gazette.

She's been hearing rumors

that the Jingle Bell Jubilee
isn't going to happen.

Well, we will just have to
prove her wrong, sir.

That's just what I like to hear.

I'm sorry.
Who are you?

Uh, Hope.
Hope Wilson.

I teach at the high school.

Well, it's a pleasure to meet you.

The children are our future, you know.

That's what I've heard.

Uh, we are here
on some urgent business, sir.

Well, talk to me.

Sir, seriously, you don't have
to worry about the jubilee.

Everything's under control
except one thing.

What's that?

The Christmas charity gift drive.

But Hope here has an amazing idea

that I believe will turn things around.

Okay. Let's hear it.

Well, it all started with
my grandmother's cedar chest.

She found that Christmas had become

too much about shopping,

and thought that we all have
lost the real meaning of it.

That's what people love about Regiftmas.

It's the idea of gratitude.

That because they've been given so much,

they're able to pay it forward
to people who really need it.

It's just such a huge win-win.

And to think it all started with
your grandmother's cedar chest.

It is an amazing idea.

And people won't have to spend
all that time shopping.

With our time frame,
that's a huge advantage.

That's what
I was thinking, sir.

Regiftmas it is.

- Run with it.
- Okay.

We'll have to promote this
with everything we have.

I have to say, you've impressed me, Hope.

You have a wonderful heart.

Indeed she does, sir.

Well, you're lucky to have her.

- No.
- Oh, no. We're not, uh--

Well, just keep me apprised
of your progress, Nate.

Hope, it was nice to meet you.

Thank you, sir.

And, uh, let's get you back to the school.

Okay.

Regiftmas. Hmm.

Well, I finally got
all the vendors lined up

for the jubilee, which is a minor miracle.

So, everything seems to be
coming together.

Well, thanks for letting
Regiftmas be a part of it.

Oh, thank you for introducing it
to me in the first place.

You really were great in there.

I was?

Yeah. You didn't only explain it
to the mayor;

you made him feel what it's all about,

and not everyone can do that.

It's just 'cause I know what Regiftmas is.

I think there's more to it than that.

So, how are we going to get
the message out about Regiftmas?

I mean, we have to communicate
a whole new idea to people,

and we have, like, no time.

Well, that's mission one this afternoon.

Awareness campaign.

- Awareness campaign?
- Mm-hmm.

Yeah. Double up the signage around town.

Double up social media.
Talk to the community leaders.

Sounds like a lot of work.

I wish I could stay and help,
but fifth period is calling.

Well, if you're around tonight,

maybe I could come by, and we
could talk about the campaign.

Your input would be valuable.

Uh, sure.

Oh, Allison will be there.

She's coming over to help me finish

decorating my Christmas tree.

But she's really good
at community relations stuff.

Great.
It'll be nice to see her again.

Hmm.

Okay, so here's my slogan for Regiftmas.

"Give again, and enjoy Christmas again."

Oh, wow, you even made charts.

Mm-hm.

Uh, what does this all mean?

Well, this shows where we're
placing the signs and the ads

and the number of people
we could potentially reach.

This, with our internet ads,

we will be able to reach a lot of people.

You certainly know your stuff.

But is it going to reach people?

Oh, absolutely.

I used to build
campaigns just like this one

when I worked in Arbor City,
and they were very effective.

All right, what's wrong?

When I said "reach people"
I meant is it gonna touch them,

so they feel motivated to give?

Regiftmas is kind of a new concept.

I just don't think a simple ad
is going to do the trick.

But, hey, you know what
you're doing, and I don't, so.

Just tell me what you're thinking,

because if I'm missing something
I want to know.

Okay, well, take our
high school for instance.

Mm-hm.

People really connected
with the Regiftmas idea

and ran with it, but that's
because they understood

what it meant to
the families that it helped,

and how that--
How that felt.

If that makes any sense.

Nate, the thing that gets
people excited about Regiftmas

is the way Hope explains it.

Oh, it doesn't have to be me.

Just someone to put some...

Some heart into it.

But that is you.

The way you talk about it, it's like...

I don't know.
You're just so full of love.

Like something's
lighting you up from within.

Okay, that's a little much.

No, I'm serious.

When you lead with your heart,
it's really powerful.

You move people.

Okay, okay,
I get it,

but it's not like we can ask
Hope to go door-to-door

just telling people about her
grandma's cedar chest, right?

No, obviously not,

but we still need to get them
to feel what this is all about.

Why it's so in the spirit of Christmas.

She makes a good point, Nate.
Not that you don't.

If we deliver the right message
people will get it.

The most important thing is
just getting the message out

to as many people as possible.

Of course, you're the professional, so.

Very professional.

Ah, well, it's getting pretty late.

Yeah.

I've got more work to do
and I gotta make sure

Brandon gets his homework done.

Oh, I wouldn't worry about him.
He's a really good kid.

He said that you were
a really great teacher, too.

Oh, that's really kind of him.

But, yeah, we should wrap this up,

because I have more grading to do,

and Christmas break is
only a couple days away.

All right.

Hey, do you want to go see
the ice sculptures in the park?

They do them every year,
and they're gorgeous.

Uh, sure, if we can be pretty quick.

Sure. Wonderful.

Have fun, you two.

Bye.

Yes, Ms. Wilson.

So, you at least have,
like, 20 minutes, right?

Well, that depends if
there's a hot chocolate bar.

There definitely will be.

Ooh.

Very impressed, Nate.

You have done a lot, quickly and well.

Sir?

I've seen online ads all over the place.

Oh, and the wife and I
went out last night.

Guess what? Lo and behold,
in the restaurant window

was a Regiftmas sign.

I bet those donations are just pouring in.

Well, it always takes a little
while to get these things going.

So, they're not pouring in?

Oh, it's still very early.

Not according to the calendar,
there are only ten days left.

No worries.
I got it covered.

Good.
Counting on ya, Nate.

Thanks for helping me
with those donation boxes.

Yeah, no sweat. Happy to help.

So, is my dad in here?

Oh, well, remember,
he moved away after junior year.

Yearbook pictures are
mostly from senior year.

Nope.
No, there he is.

Let me see.

Oh, yeah, that is him.

That's probably from homecoming,
the year before.

There's me, right behind him.

What a weird haircut.

Him or me?

Um... Definitely him.

Oh!

- Hey!
- Hey.

Whoa, is that one of our old yearbooks?

Yeah, Dad, out of all
the weird haircuts in here,

I'm going to say
you're the clear champion.

Oh, wait.
I'm actually in there?

I'd call it more of a cameo.

Oh, wow. Nice.

So, you kidnapped my son.

He volunteered to help me bring some boxes

of regifts home for wrapping,

and then he found
our yearbook on my shelf.

Oh, and here we are.

You could have called.
I would have brought him home.

I know how busy you are.

Oh, no, I needed the break.
I've been sampling food

for the Jubilee.
Too much funnel cake.

No such thing as too much funnel cake.

See before today,
I would have agreed.

Um, actually, there's something else

- I wanted to talk to you about.
- Yeah, what is it?

Well, we've been running our Regiftmas ads

for the last two days,
posted up all the extra signs

- around town.
- And?

But hardly anything's coming in.
Barely even a trickle.

Well, Dad, that doesn't sound good.

Well, maybe we just need to leave them up

for a couple more days.

Unfortunately, I don't have
another couple of days though.

We're running out of time.

I think you and Allison were right.

Right about what?

I need you.

I need you to tell people your story.

It's true.

I've seen you talk about it
a couple times at school,

and you know exactly what to say.

But I thought we all agreed

that there's no practical way to do that.

Actually, there is.

What are you doing tomorrow?

I can't believe we're
going to be on the news.

This way you'll be
able to explain Regiftmas

in your own way.

Well, it sure beats
having to go door-to-door.

I think you'd lose your voice

by the time you finished the first block.

I think this is going to work.

Allison is right, you're the secret.

The secret?

The secret to Regiftmas.

If people hear you
explain what it's all about,

that will motivate them to donate.

Well, I will give it my all, trust me.

You always do.

I think this is going
to turn things around.

Oh, and I wrote up a bit of a script.

I know it's last minute, but...

- Oh. Oh.
- He's just micing you up.

Sorry. I've never done
anything like this before.

Oh, wow, this is a lot to memorize.

Oh, I know. Sorry.

I wrote it last minute,

but it doesn't need to be word-for-word.

"Regiftmas is just like Christmas,

only with regifting."

Yeah, um, I don't know...

Again, this isn't the kind of language

I would use to explain it.

I know, but this is going on TV,

so it's gotta be
polished and professional.

Of course, and I so appreciate
your doing this, it--

It doesn't sound like me.
Maybe I--

It's a clear and direct message.

Trust me, I've done it before.
You'll be great.

Okay.

Well, hello, everybody.

Oh, uh, sir,
I didn't know you were coming.

Well, I couldn't help myself.

I'm so excited about this idea,
I thought that I'd come watch.

Oh, is that a script?
May I?

Hm.
Uh-huh.

Uh-huh.

Is everything all right?

Well, uh, it reads like a...

A commercial.

Well, it is in a sense,
so that's a good thing, right?

Nate, uh, you're a great communicator,

but, uh, this is
a different kind of marketing.

You need to explain it
like you explained it to me.

It doesn't matter if
the wording is imperfect.

It's better if it's, uh,
uh, what's the word? Um...

Unprofessional.

Exactly!

Are you ready?

Definitely. I've been
telling the story a lot.

I just need to stay focused.

That's why I thought
a script might be good,

but maybe we could rehearse?

No, no, no.
Let's just do it.

The less time I have to
think about it, the better.

Okay.
Let's get rolling, everyone.

Just smile at the camera.

And here we go.

Hello, everyone, in Larchmont Falls.

We've got some exciting
news about this year's

Jingle Bell Jubilee.

I'm Nate Albertson, the new city manager,

and over here is Hope Wilson,
an English teacher

over at Larchmont High.

Hello, and don't worry,
I won't be grading anyone today.

We would like
to tell you all about Regiftmas.

It has a very special meaning to me,

and I'd like to tell you all why.

My grandmother found
that Christmas had become

too much about shopping,

and worried that we had all lost
the real meaning of Christmas.

So, she decided to do something about it.

First, she led by example,

then all her neighbors joined in.

And when my grandmother
brought over the presents

on Christmas Eve,
the families were so grateful.

They couldn't believe
that someone cared enough

to make sure that they had
a real merry Christmas.

I just-- I loved the tradition
so much that I started doing it

in my own classroom,
uh, with my grandmother's

very own cedar chest.

My students bring their presents
a month before Christmas,

and then we donate them all
to the Jingle Bell Jubilee

charity drive.

So, we're asking you to do the same thing.

I want to be honest, we
desperately need donations

this year, otherwise--

Though I have faith that
there won't be an otherwise.

Yeah, I have faith that
everyone watching right now

has that special present
just waiting to be

regifted to the right person.

This is an opportunity
to show our gratitude

for everything that we've been given,

and pay it forward to
people who really need it.

So, please, open your hearts and donate.

Please bring your
regifts down to City Hall,

where we already have a special
kiosk set up for Regiftmas.

And, by participating,
you'll show these families

that they are loved.

'Cause after all, isn't that
what Christmas is all about?

Just spreading the love
from one heart to another?

And letting the love
in from a higher place.

A love that warms and lights up the world.

Merry Christmas, everyone,
and please remember

to bring your donation down
to the regift kiosk

inside the City Hall ballroom
by December 20th.

And please give.

Good job.

Great work, really.
Hey, thanks, everyone.

Many thanks to you and to Hope.

You knocked it out of the park
and you spoke from the heart,

which makes all the difference.

Thank you, sir.

I'm so happy to have
the opportunity to do this.

Well, I'm glad you did it.

See you back at the office, Nate,

and great job as always.

Thank you, sir.

Bye-bye.

You know what? I think
we make a pretty good team.

Uh...

We do.

Uh, I'm going to go help with the pack up.

- Hey.
- Hey.

I guess a few people saw us on the news.

I just came down to see
if anyone would show up,

but I can't believe this.
How is this even possible?

Well, because we didn't use my script.

Oh, no.
Nate, don't do that.

There was nothing wrong with your script.

I disagree.
You were right.

And there was one big thing wrong with it.

It didn't have heart.

And that's just something
I couldn't get down on paper.

Well, you have it in there.

I know you do.

Well, speaking of having a heart,

do you think you could
apologize to Allison for me?

What for?

Well, I feel like I didn't
really connect with her,

and I don't want her to think that I was

avoiding her or something.
I just didn't have the time.

Well... you've been a little busy.

Oh, yeah, with the Jingle Bell Jubilee

less than a week away,
and then doing all this,

you can tell that my hands are full.

Is that what
I think it is? Oh!

The Mr. and Mrs. Santa photo board!

Yeah, I found it in storage.

Honestly, I don't know why
we ever stopped using it.

My family used to
love that when I was a kid.

We have all these photos lined up

of us poking our heads through.

Yeah, so did we, except Dad always managed

to have his eyes closed in,
like, every photo.

Oh, yeah.

Well, should we do it?

Oh, well, there's no one to work it.

Oh, we don't need that.

We updated the tech, so now people

can take the photos themselves.

Yes, please.

I'm assuming you know how it works?

Uh, well, I'm not sure if I remember...

Step right up, lovely lady,

and celebrate the Christmas spirit

with a magical
Yuletide photo.

All you need is a handsome gentleman

to be in the photo with you.

Oh, goodness, but wherever shall I find

this handsome gentleman?

Well, confidentially, now,

I'm not supposed to be doing this,

but I might be willing to help you.

Oh, well, that's nice.

But are you handsome enough?

Mm...

I suppose you'll do.

She's in.
Let me take your coat.

Thank you.

Okay, I'm ready for my close-up!

Hurry up, this offer doesn't last long!

Okay, how does my hair look?

Don't look at me, look at the camera.

What was that?

That means our photo's ready.

Oh, wow. Like father like
daughter with the eyes closed.

It's a good look.

You know, uh,
you really managed to bring back

the spirit of the Jubilee.

Well, thank you.

It's honestly been
really nice to rebuild it,

make it special, the same way
it was for me when I was a kid,

and now for everyone in town.

And you.

Oh, there you are!

Nate, oh, you two really did it.

Our Regiftmas chest runneth over.

That's the Mr. and Mrs. Clause
photo board.

That was my favorite.

Hey, ours too!

Whoa, you two need a retake.

Oh, we'll get right on that, sir.

This is great. Yeah.

Yeah, well,
I'm glad we did a retake.

Yeah, this is cool.

But I'm sorry, no matter
how well we fit these roles,

I am not moving to
the North Pole with you.

Hey, I'm just impressed I got
you out of the office for lunch.

Oh, yeah, I have definitely been
living off of energy bars

lately, so not the healthiest
time, but this is on me.

My way of saying
thanks again for everything.

Thank you.

Hey, how's Brandon doing?

Is he enjoying
Christmas break?

Oh, yeah, he's made
a bunch of new friends already

he's hanging out with.

I'm surprised at how well he's adjusted.

It's tough switching towns
during high school, you know?

Yeah, well, he's a great kid,

which means that you must be a great dad.

Oh, I do what I can.

It's a lot easier now that he's older.

I'm, uh, I'm not hanging on for dear life.

Yeah.

Yeah.

Oh.

Oh, this is my assistant.
Can I take--

- Yeah. Of course.
- Thanks.

Yeah, AJ?

Oh, no. Um...

I don't know why
I didn't think about that.

Yeah, you know what?
Yeah.

Okay, okay.
Uh, let me figure that out.

Okay, thanks.

Is everything okay?

Uh, yes,

but the plan was to wrap the donations

after we inspected them,
make them look like gifts.

Of course, it's Christmas.

Um, yeah, but we never
imagined we would receive

so many donations so quickly.

So, now my staff can't possibly
wrap them all in time.

Uh, yeah, I don't know why
I didn't think that through.

Well, how could you possibly have known?

Besides, this is a good problem to have.

I-- Yeah, that's true.

What about a wrap party?

A wrap party?

Yeah, a gift wrap party.

Okay, my mom used to
hold one for all the parents

in the neighborhood,
and they would all come over

and wrap their presents at this
big long table that we'd set up,

and there would be eggnog
and then Christmas carols

and, um, when I was
old enough I got to help,

and it was a lot of fun.

Um, that could definitely work.

How about this weekend?

We would just have to get started ASAP,

especially since donations keep coming in.

Yeah, uh, Saturday night.
I'll host.

I can even invite Allison.

Oh, and Andy.
That guy's got a ton of energy.

We could put it to use.

Yeah, yeah.
Good idea.

And now we sprinkle.

I am going to eat way too many of these.

Discipline! There's a lot
more Christmas eating to come.

Hey, thanks for coming early to help.

Thank you for getting me
together with Nate again.

I didn't think I'd see him
'til after the new year.

So, you really like him.

Yeah! Actually...

I haven't spent enough
time with him, to be honest.

I mean, he's certainly everything I want,

at least on paper.

Ticks all the boxes, as they say.

Yeah.

Okay.

In about 20 minutes

we'll have more
Christmas deliciousness.

Now, onto the eggnog.

I will say, though,

Nate seems like a bit of
a tough nut to crack.

He's a little distant.

Yeah, well, don't give up on him.

He told me that he hasn't dated anyone

since his wife passed away,
and he just isn't sure

if he's ready to be
serious about someone yet.

I didn't know it was like that.

Well, it doesn't have to be a bad thing.

Just look at it like
he's taking baby steps.

But he'll get there.

It's good advice.
Thanks, Hope.

Oh, I guess the eggnog will have to wait.

They're here.

Come on.

Come in, it's open.

Okay. Gift wrap, scotch tape,

ribbons, extra scissors,
we've got it covered.

Yeah, we bought out
the store down the street,

and this is just
the first round of donations.

- Wow.
- Wow, good for you,

my overgrown elves.

Hey, Andy. Hi, Nate.
It's good to see you again.

You, too.

Uh, so, why don't you guys get started,

and eggnog and cookies
in just a few minutes.

Cookies.
Great, I'm starving.

Okay, where should we get set up?

Oh, uh-- Oh!

Thank you so much.

Uh, gift wrapping central will
be right over there.

- Okay.
- This way, come on.

I'm going to grab the rest of
the donations out of the car.

Nate and I had to caravan.

- Okay.
- Thanks, Andy! Okay.

Wow, you really do have it covered.

Oh, yeah, we got a lot of stuff.

Ribbon, tape.
It's so cute.

It is so cute.
This is going to be great.

This one's my favorite.
Aww!

Come on, Andy.
There's one snowman left.

It's your favorite.

Coming!

Yeah, I'm having some
trouble with this one.

Oh, Andy...

Yeah, I'm not really a crafts person.

Yeah, maybe I should just redo this one.

Yeah. Thanks.

I'm a better skater than
I am wrapper, I promise.

Hey, don't sweat it,
we're getting a lot done.

There is no way we could have
done this all at the office.

Thank you so much for all your help.

Yeah, it's been really amazing
seeing Regiftmas come to life

for the whole city.

My hands are tired.

But I'm glad we weren't playing
tonight so I could help out.

Well, we are so close to done.

Why don't I start clearing some
of this stuff out of the way?

Oh, let me help you.
I'll grab some paper towel.

Do you need some help?

Oh, it's okay.
I got this.

You still watching our games?

Oh, I wouldn't miss 'em.

You guys are on a real winning streak.

Yeah, we've been lucky.

I gotta tell you, I don't meet
a lot of women who watch hockey.

Neither do I,

but, honestly, I would go
to every single game in person

if I could afford it.

You know, you don't
have to worry about that.

What do you mean?

I could leave a pass
for you at the box office.

We get free tickets to every game.

You know, why should they go to waste?

You would do that for me?

Well, it's honestly
not that big of a deal.

I would love that.
Thanks, Andy.

Yeah. Cool.

Okay, we are going to
make this place spotl--

- Oh!
- Oh!

I will get some more paper towel.

It's okay.

Uh...

Nate knocked over some nog.

Oh.

Oh, I got it. You're in
the middle of all that.

What?

It's just, um...

You're really nice,

and so, um, understanding

about everything.

I just wanted you to know
that I really appreciate you.

Oh, um...

Thanks, Andy.

I appreciate you, too.

Why don't I help you with that mess?

Yeah.

What's going on with you?

Sorry, I'm just, uh...

I'm lost in my own head.

You know how it is.

Yeah, sure I do.

Um... uh...

Let's go mop up that nog, why don't we?

- Yes, after you.
- Okay.

Sorry, my bad.

Nate, it's Christmas.
All is forgiven.

Hey, Andy's going to be playing

in a special
Christmas tournament.

He can get us free passes.
Would you want to go?

You'll be done with
the Jingle Bell Jubilee by then.

Oh, sure.

I can probably get
a ticket for Brandon, too,

if he was interested.

He'd probably love that.
I'll let him know.

Hope?

Oh, it's very sweet of you, Andy,

but hockey's not really my thing.

I remember.

Here, why don't
I finish this off?

- Oh.
- Oh, nice.

That'll do it.

That's about it.

Now we just have to load
the presents into the vehicles.

Yeah, we got a lot done tonight.

We sure did.

We are a lean, mean gift-wrapping machine.

I'll go throw these out for you.

Sorry.

No, no. I'll help.

Thanks again for hosting this.

My staff was dreading

trying to put all this together
on their own.

You're going to make me
look like a hero at work.

Well, I feel like you already do

with everything you did with
the Jubilee and Regiftmas.

Nate, it really means a lot to me.

It means a lot to me, too.

You really saved the charity drive.

Oh.

Um...

I-- I should go help with the gifts.

Okay.

Knock, knock.

Oh. Hey, Andy.
Come on in.

I, uh, unloaded the presents
where you told me to,

so you're good to go, bro.

Good to go!
Thank you.

Is-- Is everything else okay?

Oh, yeah.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.

You know, just Christmas.
It's right around the corner.

Yeah, right around the corner.

So, Hope's really awesome.

I love having her around.

Yeah, yeah. It's great getting
to catch up with her again

after all these years.

Oh, I bet.

Yeah.

How are, uh,
you and Allison getting along?

Oh, uh, we're good.
I mean...

We're just getting to know each other.

So, like, no big deal, or...

Oh, yeah.
Yeah, I guess.

Okay.

Hey, Andy is something
else on your mind or?

I, uh...

I need to talk to Hope
about something important,

and I, uh...
I don't know how to do it,

I don't know what she's going to say.

Okay, about what?

Uh, I don't want to say.

Is that cool? I just need
to talk to Hope first.

Uh, yeah. Yeah.

Yeah, okay.
Well, uh...

Gotta get to practice.

Well, if you do want to
talk about whatever, you--

Yeah, I know where to come.

City Hall.

Yeah.

Um, well, thanks again
for bringing the gifts,

not to mention all
the wrapping you've done.

It's been a big help.

It's no problem.
Have a good day, boss.

Yeah, you too.

I thought some hot tea might be nice.

Well, you thought right.

Thank you, sir.

Oh, that is the least I could do

after you helped fix the great
gift wrapping catastrophe.

Andy tried his best.

Yes, but his unique approach to
gift wrapping didn't go over

too well with my staff,
which is why I asked you quietly

to come over and fix his more...
Challenging attempts.

I didn't want to hurt his feelings.

Could have asked Allison.

No one wraps like you do,

and I didn't want to take any chances.

Well, you're right. All our
regifts need to look beautiful

for everyone who's getting them.

And basically, never let Andy
near a roll of gift wrap again.

Oh, don't be so hard on him.

Maybe it was meant to be.

With great regifting
comes great rewrapping. Hm?

You might be on to something.

Huh.

So, what's the deal with you two?

With who two?

You and Andy.

Me and Andy? Uh...

Nothing, we're just friends.

Oh, so you two never dated?

Oh.

Yeah, well, we went out a couple of times,

but it never went anywhere.

You know, he's a hockey player,
always on the road and...

- What?
- Nothing.

It's just, we had a very strange
conversation earlier.

First, he asked how things were
going with me and Allison.

Oh?

Mm-hm. At which I said
things were going fine.

Yeah, she does really like you,

and you guys seem to have
a lot of fun together.

Honestly, it's just fun getting
to go out with adults again

after being a single dad for so long.

Yeah, I bet.

I know this is new territory for you.

So, good for you for taking it on.

So, um, what was the other thing?

Uh, what other thing?

What else did Andy say?

Nothing. He just started
talking about how great you are.

Oh, okay.
That's odd.

In what way?

Well, when we were in
the kitchen yesterday,

he told me he appreciated me,

and then he just kind of
stared at me for a few seconds.

Really?

Yeah. I feel like he was
trying to get at something.

I shouldn't have said anything.

Never mind.

Never mind what?

- I shouldn't--
- Shouldn't what?

He said he wanted to ask you something.

Something, and I quote, "important."

Well, did he say anything else?

No, he just seemed serious.

No. No.
Andy is never that serious.

I know, but he was definitely serious.

I mean, he's been spending
a lot of time with you,

helping out for Regiftmas.

Maybe he realized something.

Could you possibly be
a little bit more vague?

Oh, maybe Mister Hockey Star
wants another shot.

With you.

♪ Ding, dong, merrily on high ♪

♪ In Heaven the bells are ringing ♪

♪ Ding dong, merrily on high ♪

♪ Come hear the people singing ♪

Nate really did a great job

putting this whole thing together.

Yeah, he sure did.

Shows what hard work can do.

Or, correction, hard work and heart.

Your heart.

Thanks for coming with me today.

Oh, yeah.
Sure, Andy.

That's what friends are for.

Oh, look!

That's the coolest hat.
Great hat.

Oh, hi, Ms. Wilson.

Hey, Brandon.
Hi, Brandon's dad.

Hey. Can you believe it?
People are still donating.

We're going to have to
have another wrapping party.

It's beyond my wildest dreams.

Yeah.
How are you guys doing?

Doing good?
Having fun?

Yes. Yeah.
We're-- We're good.

Nate, you did an amazing job.

Thank you.

Hey, uh, we'll pop back
by in a little bit.

Come with me.

I want to buy you a Santa cupcake

at the hot chocolate kiosk.

His hat... all icing.

Oh, okay. Well, that's a sugar
high waiting to happen.

Bye.

Bye.

Andy, uh, is something going on?

Did Nate tell you?

Tell me what?

That I wanted to ask you something.

He was looking at us
like something was going on.

He did tell me that you had
something important to ask me.

I wish he hadn't.

I know.
I'm sorry, but look,

I'm good to just let the whole thing go.

But there is something
that I want to ask you.

Okay. Just ask it.

I'm just hoping that
you're going to be okay

with what I'm about to say.

Andy, just ask it.

It's just it's really hard.

Why?

Well, you and I went out
a couple of times,

and I don't know how
you feel about me, but--

I feel that--

That you are a really great...

...Friend.

Yes, exactly,

and it's good to keep it that way.

Uh, yeah?

Okay, this is maybe going to
be easier than I thought.

I wanted to ask you about Allison.

Allison?

I kinda have a crush on her.

You do!?

I've been wondering for a little while.

I think that she may
have a crush on you, too.

She does?

Well, what about Nate?

I mean, I would ask her myself,
but if they're getting along

then I don't want to interfere.

I'm not really sure.

Could you find out?

Andy, that's kind of a big ask,

but Allison and I do
tell each other everything,

and she's supposed to drop by here soon.

So, I can't make any promises--

Yes, thank you!
Thank you, Hope!

Easy, big guy.

I wish my house was this delicious.

Yeah, but then it would slowly
disappear piece by piece.

Oh, well, not slowly,

and then I'd just bake another one.

You know, Nate insisted on
bringing this booth back, too.

He remembered it from when we were kids.

Well, he is one smart cookie.

He sure is.

I just wish that, uh...

What?

I thought you two had a lot in common.

No, we do, but...

I just think that's the problem.

The other night, when we
were out for hot chocolate--

Yeah?

--We ended up talking about
management theories for an hour.

Not very romantic.

No.

Yeah, and to be honest
it didn't really feel

like we had much else to talk about.

Our get-togethers are
starting to feel more like...

Staff meetings.

- Ouch.
- Mm-hm.

So, we talked it out,
and we decided no more dates.

Oh.

Yeah.

I-- I'm sorry.

I thought you two would really hit it off.

Well, it's okay.
You tried.

I tried and even
Nate tried.

So, no harm no foul.

Well, then, I guess
I should tell you, um...

Well, I found out what
Andy wanted to ask me about.

Okay?

Turns out the person he wanted
to ask about was...

You.

- Me?
- He likes you.

- What?
- Like, a lot.

- Really?
- Really.

Oh, this is the best Christmas present

a girl could ever ask for.

Aww.

Hey.

- Oh, hi.
- Hey.

Who's watching the Regiftmas booth?

Oh, Brandon and some of his buddies.

Uh, but listen, the mayor
is making his speech soon,

and he wants us to
stand on stage with him.

Us?
Us, like me and you?

Yeah, like me and you.

Okay.

Oh.

Hey, um, can you two give us a minute?

Uh, yeah.
Sure. Yeah.

We'll catch up with you guys later.

Don't they make such a great couple?

Wait, what?

I thought Andy was
going to ask you out again.

Uh, no. Turns out Andy just
wanted to know if it was okay

if he could ask Allison out.

That's a twist.

So, you and Nate,

that's more of a friendship thing?

Yeah.

So, would it be okay,
if we went out sometime?

Like, you and me?

Andy, I would love that.

Me, too.

Great.

Hey, do you want to go
get some hot chocolate?

I would love that.

Plus, I heard they have
those Santa cupcakes.

Even better.

Hey, it's them.
There they are!

I saw them on TV.

What, are we celebrities now?

Yeah, exactly.

I think it's the news report.

You wouldn't believe
how many people came up to me

in the booth and thought
we were, like, um...

Like, um, what?

Uh, a couple or something.

Oh.

Well, hey, maybe we should
hold hands once in a while.

Give the people what they want.

I think my experience with
Allison has taught me something.

That is...
I'm definitely not ready.

Uh, how do you know that?

Oh, well,

while Allison and I were hanging out...

...I just kept avoiding
anything that would make it

more of a real relationship,
and I think that is a red flag.

Maybe I'll never be ready.

Doesn't happen twice and that's
just how it's supposed to be.

But it's your life, Nate.

It can be whatever you want it to be.

Yeah, I know, I just...

But it has been nice
spending time with you.

You make it sound like we'll
never see each other again.

Oh. Oh, no.
Like, it's just...

Regiftmas, Christmas,

the whole
Jingle Bell Jubilee.

I mean, it'll all be done,

and soon the Christmas
glow will all be gone,

and we just gotta get back to reality.

I...

Yeah, yeah. We will...

Yeah.

You, uh, ready to take the stage?

Yes, sir.

You know, maybe it should just be Nate,

'cause I wasn't that involved.

Hope, your Regiftmas idea
has made this a Christmas

to remember for a lot of needy families.

I'm not getting up on
that stage without you.

Come on.

And I hope you've all enjoyed
this year's Jingle Bell Jubilee.

Personally, I think it may
be the best we've ever had.

Now, on that note,

I'd like to introduce you to two people

that you may already be acquainted with.

Our new City Manager
Nate Albertson

and one brilliant
school teacher, Hope Wilson.

What you all may not know is
just a little while ago

our annual Christmas Charity
Drive was in deep,

deep trouble.

Then these two young people found a way

to turn it around by introducing all of us

to the concept of Regiftmas.

Result?

A record number of donations this year,

far surpassing past efforts!

Oh, wow! Wow!

Which is why Nate and Hope

will each be receiving
special recognition medals

from the City of Larchmont Falls

to honor everything they've
accomplished for our town!

Take a bow, you two!

Oh! Oh! One more thing!

Don't forget about our annual
Christmas Eve Jingle Bell Dance

tonight at seven right here in City Hall

and I want to wish each and
every one of you

a Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas!

Thanks again, you two.

I'll see that you get those
medals as soon as possible.

Nate, who looks after the medals?

I do, sir.

Well, we're in good hands.

Now, I expect to see both of you back here

at the Jingle Bell Dance tonight.

- Oh, I really don't think...
- I don't...

Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no.

This is one of the high points
of the Jubilee

and I will not take "no" for an answer.

You two represent the best this
city has to offer.

Ergo, you will both be there.
Hmm?

I'll see you later.

Well, he is the boss,

or my boss at least.

Are you gonna come?

Uh...

No.
No, I don't think so.

I'm pretty wiped out.

Yeah.

I get it.

But still, it might be nice to...

I don't know.

I, yeah, you should, um,

you should go home and rest.
You did your part.

Are you sure?

Because...

I could--
I could come.

Uh, no.

No, that's okay.

You have done more than enough.

Well, if that's how you look at it...

Have a good
Christmas, Hope.

Yeah, you too, Nate.

See you guys tomorrow.

Hey! Aren't you coming to the dance?

Yeah, 'cause...
Guess what?

What?

We're going together!

Oh! That's-- That's so great, you guys.

But no. I'm gonna sit this one out.

But you guys have fun.
Okay?

What?

I-- I don't know.

We just thought since the two of
us are going together.

Yeah, you and Nate would come with and...

I don't think so, Andy.

It's not what he wants.

You don't that.

No, I-- I do.

Yeah, he told me that after
everything that happened

with you, it just kind of proved
to him that he's not ready.

Okay, but, and this is just a theory.

What if the reason Nate didn't
want to be with me

is because he actually
wants to be with you,

but he just can't see it?

Maybe, but...

- No, I.
- Hope!

When we're out on the ice and
things are getting hairy,

sometimes we need to push one of the guys

to do the thing that he needs to do.

Maybe that's what Nate needs.
A little push.

Maybe you could use one, too.

I really appreciate the advice, you guys,

but I need to respect
Nate's wishes.

Regiftmas is behind us now and--
And it was amazing

and I am so lucky,

but I just, I need to move on
with my life.

But you guys have fun, okay?

Really!

Hope.

- Ha. Look at you two.
- Yeah!

It all kind of worked out,
I guess.

Thanks to you and Hope.

Great party, by the way.

Uh, well, you'll have to give the credit

to the Chamber of Commerce.

They handle the
Jingle Bell Dance.

Which was good for me, because
I had enough on my plate.

So, Hope didn't show?

Uh, no, no.

Yeah, she said she wasn't going to,

but we were kind of hoping that maybe...

Yeah, yeah,
I sort of was too,

but I can't blame her.

Well, you look like you could
use a dance partner.

Ah, no, no. That's okay.

You two go ahead.

After all, you just got together.

Oh, come on.
It's just one dance, Nate.

- Do you mind?
- No!

He's gonna be better at not
stepping on your toes anyways.

I'm gonna go get some punch.

Come on.

Okay.

I've wanted to tell you,
Allison,

I'm sorry you and I didn't click.

I just don't think
I was ready.

Nate.

Did you ever think that maybe
you weren't ready,

because I'm not the right person for you?

And maybe if you were with
the right person...

You're not talking about
a specific person, are you?

I'm talking hypothetically.

Hypothetically?

Okay, not hypothetically.

I'm talking about Hope.

Yeah, I mean, I just...

I think I pushed her away one
too many times

and now I can't stop thinking about her.

What do you mean?

I mean, Regiftmas is over.

This whole time I was able to be with Hope

without admitting to myself
how much it meant to me

and, uh, I could just tell
myself I was doing my job.

Nate, everybody knew you weren't
just doing your job.

Yeah, except the one person
that mattered the most.

Sorry, Allison,
I think I need to cut in.

Yeah, you do.

You showed up.

Yeah, I did.

What changed your mind?

Well...

I went home and I saw my
grandmother's cedar chest

right back in my living room

and I just thought about how she
was so unselfish.

She always cared so much about
other people.

Not about herself and I always
tried to be like that.

What makes me happy is making
other people happy.

That's why I love
Regiftmas so much.

- I know.
- But I realized that...

I was making myself pretend that
I didn't have feelings for you.

First, because Allison wanted to date you

and then because you told me you
weren't ready

and I wanted to respect that,

but then, I couldn't help but
think about how sad you looked

when I left the ceremony and
I just started to wonder...

...What if what I want
is really what you want.

What if those two things,
they just, they line up?

I started thinking a lot after you left.

And I think, Ms. Wilson,

you might be on to something.

Really?

Really.

I guess it's not just what we want.

What they want.

So, you know what they say.

Let's... let's give the people
what they want.

♪ Happy Christmas,
Happy Christmas ♪

♪ Happy Christmas, everyone ♪

♪ Happy Christmas ♪

♪ Happy Christmas ♪

♪ Happy Christmas, everyone ♪