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(dramatic music)

(light, peaceful music)

(Santa Claus laughing)

The season of love.

I'm over it.

It's tacky and predictable.

We're not doing it this year.

There's a reason Kriss Cross Marketing is

the fastest growing firm in the city.

We don't follow trends.

We set down.

We don't give out cards for Christmas here, Bradley.

We give out cars.

And if you want one,

I suggest you bring me some fresher material.

We give out cars for Christmas here?

No, it's a figure of speech, Mia.

No, it's not.

Bradley needed a push,

and I happen to know he's a car guy.

Speaking of car guys.

Already on it.

The Hamlin grip should be en route from O'Hare.

Can I get an ETA from Doug?

And tell Daniel not to set up the conference room

like he did for Feltzman.

It's not a show and tell.

What time is Brie coming in?

I don't want Gable on the coffee.

Did we get that Zoom with Leah Parsons scuttled yet?

Do we have the data on that DTM campaign?

This all has to go perfectly, Mia.

My future in New York depends on it.

I mean our future.

Becca.

William.

Did you get a chance to review the sound edits?

[William] For what?

For what?

The Hamlin Group ad.

You're just gonna review them yourself.

I figured I save myself the time.

Oh, how generous of you.

Whatever.

Who did them?

Murray or Wilson.

I'm not familiar with Murray or Wilson.

Did Vision X hire someone new?

No, for my fantasy lineup.

Should I start Murray or Wilson this week?

Hey, are you serious?

Deadly.

It's the playoffs.

And you wonder why I don't ask

for your help more often because-

I like Murray.

Mia, no, you don't.

Can I help you with something?

I am kind of busy.

Yes.

I'm reminding you we're in C3 at 2:30 for our pitch.

And try to be 15 minutes early.

Oh, it's our pitch now.

Mr. Kriss assigned us as partners.

You're doing the intro and the sound edits,

which shouldn't be too hard.

And I would like to have final approval on those, please.

Maybe you should recognize I'm just as good

at my job without being half as agonizing to work with.

Maybe if it weren't for your complete lack

of organizational skills and work ethic,

I would have asked for your help sooner.

I brought in the Hamlin Group,

just like I bring in every client worth having around here,

and I don't do

graphs and spreadsheets. - You are absolutely insane.

- You want to know why? - I did every single important

aspect of this pitch. - Because people actually

like me. - While I babysitted you

because you are a child.

(bouncy music)

Yeah, like the coolest kid on the block maybe.

Can I go now, Mommy?

Yeah, after you put your big boy pants on.

Planning on sticking around for this?

No, not in this lifetime, pal.

(bouncy music)

Hey, Mia?

Good call.

I'm going with Murray.

(electronic music)

(man laughing)

Yeah.

Okay, I think that will work well.

Okay, let's chat about it tomorrow.

Hello, my dear.

You and William ready for today?

Honestly, sir, I'm very concerned.

You know William and I don't work very well together.

Yes, I've noticed.

You and William, you and Carl,

you and Jennifer McKee.

Oh, please.

Jennifer McKee didn't know the difference

between a CTR and a CPL.

She was a 19-year-old intern.

Some people just aren't cut out for our business.

Yeah, you're right about that.

But you never let me down.

And now you have the opportunity to come through yet again,

to conquer your greatest challenge yet.

The Hamlin Group pitch.

No!

No.

You've always been a superstar.

You truly are a brilliant woman.

But no one does it alone, Becca.

True greatness comes from our ability to connect,

to complement and collaborate

with colleagues and compatriots,

to create a career constructed with compassion.

Now I know William isn't exactly your cup of cocoa.

Hmm, it's not that.

It's just, William is an idiot.

(man laughing)

(electronic music)

Boop.

Perhaps he just has a different way of doing things.

What better time of year than the Christmas season

to learn the value of working together

and making dreams come true?

I look forward to you and William's pitch.

(bouncy music)

Oh, um, okay, so.

What do you think of when I say diamond ring?

Proposal?

Forever.

True love?

Or do you think of something a cut above the rest?

(explosion booming)

[Announcer] How to describe her?

Elegance.

Grace.

(exciting music)

Fire emoji.

(fire roaring)

Her heels always click.

Her legs never quit.

She is supreme.

(sword unsheathing)

A cut above the rest.

[Woman] We've already invested

a lot of money in this project.

You better fix this, or we're moving our account.

[Mr. Kriss] We will get this right.

You have my word.

Becca, William?

You're up.

[William] What are those?

Nothing.

When I asked you to check the audio,

I didn't mean turn it up 10,000 notches.

The ad needs to get the viewers' attention, Becca.

Oh, it did.

Are we done?

When I was a boy, we lived on a great big ranch.

(gentle music)

But we didn't have any livestock,

until one Christmas Eve,

my father came home with not one

but two magnificent goats.

You see, the fields had grown wild.

No one maintained them in many decades.

So my father thought the goats,

if they worked together, could clear the fields,

paving a path for my father to become a real rancher.

Have you ever had a fresh spread of blueberry goat cheese

on a bagel in the morning?

No.

Hmm.

I miss the fields.

Coming into today, the two of you were

the top two candidates for lead positions

at the New York branch.

But a leader takes responsibility.

Now, I need to know what you think happened

and how you plan on fixing it.

The pitch was not Christmasy enough.

It was definitely missing a certain holiday element.

[Mr. Kriss] Are you sure that's what went wrong?

[William] Yes.

I don't know.

The Hamlin pitch is only a symptom of what went wrong.

The real problem is is that the two of you aren't

in touch with the spirit of Christmas.

What does that mean?

We can put more reindeer or buy more snow machines.

I would prefer not to do the carolers

with their creepy little-

It means that the two of you need

to find out the true meaning of the season.

Find out whatever it's all about.

Because despite all of your awards,

your accolades, your accomplishments,

the two of you are woefully lacking

in what is the most important season in our industry.

And it's a necessity.

And it's certainly a necessity

if you plan on running my offices in New York.

Hold up.

I think we can all agree that Becca could use

a little holiday cheer.

I, on the other hand, am practically an elf.

A troll maybe.

I am serious.

Christmas is in my blood.

Do you know who I am?

Do you know where I come from?

Michigan?

Kringle Lake, Michigan,

which just happens to be the most Christmasy place on earth.

So I think I'm pretty much set.

And how often have you visited since I've hired you here?

You haven't visited your family in five years?

And how long has it been for you, Becca,

since you celebrated Christmas?

So I think we've established what's wrong.

The two of you don't have it.

Now, how do you plan to get it?

Maybe we can spend Christmas in Kringle Lake.

Wonderful!

- No, I was- - Yes.

Oh no, the two of you finding the holiday spirit

at Kringle Lake?

Ah, I like it!

No, I don't think that's what she meant, sir.

I really cannot.

- I'll check in on you - I have plans.

here and there.

See how you're doing.

How you're getting along.

Yeah.

And when you return, then we'll talk about New York.

I'll think about it.

(cheerful music)

[Mr. Kriss] Oh, yes, I like it!

(bouncy music)

He's always been eccentric,

and usually I find it endearing,

but this is really out there even for him.

I mean, Mr. Kriss actually expects me to spend

a few weeks, plural, in William Dyer's hometown.

Yeah, I'll get right on that.

Mia, come on.

What?

How am I supposed to find the Christmas spirit anyway?

What does that even mean?

I don't know.

It's a feeling.

You know what I mean.

No, not in the slightest.

All I know is I better figure it out before William does,

even though he's from the place.

Good thing he's still in idiot.

Well, sounds like you've made up your mind

about going anyway.

I can't risk losing New York,

especially not to that guy.

Next time you see me,

I will be a fricking Christmas fairy.

Really?

Yes.

(light bouncy music)

(William sighs)

(phone buzzes)

(phone buzzing)

Merry Christmas.

Wow, your tree is so,

so nice.

What yuletide we're having out there.

What Yuletide we're having out...

Forget it.

Wow, this house

is festive.

Wow, this house is festive.

(gentle music)

(lips blowing)

You're late.

Good morning.

Is it still even morning?

(William scoffs)

(light tense music)

You look very...

[William] Very?

Normal.

I look very normal?

Do I normally look abnormal to you?

No, it's just that I've

never seen you in jeans.

Thanks?

And you look the same as you always do.

Not that it's a bad thing,

but you do know where we're going, right?

Is this not suitable for Kringle Lake?

Here.

Now we're talkin'.

It looks good.

Thank you.

[William] Let me help you with this.

Yeah.

Coming.

(peaceful music)

Here's the deal.

I have no interest in winning this race

to find the Christmas spirit without fair competition.

So I've made an agenda on the most strategic way

to find and implement the holiday spirit

once we arrive in Kringle Lake.

When did this become a race?

It was implied.

(scoffs) Okay.

And how exactly can you make an agenda

for a place you know nothing about?

That's a great question.

Have you ever heard of an itinerary?

The most efficient vacations are meticulously planned.

That's the approach I'm taking here.

It's called the mati method.

Oh, the mighty method?

Big tree hunt on there.

I'm sorry, what?

Anyways, if you would like me to share this material

with you so we're starting on a level playing field,

I will.

I am a team player.

Appreciate that.

Don't really need it.

Suit yourself.

And good luck.

Don't need it.

I already have the Christmas spirit.

(chuckles) Is that so?

(William whistling)

♪ Tis the season to be jolly ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la ♪

Shut up!

♪ Don we now our gay apparel ♪

♪ Fa-la-la-la-la la-la-la-la-la ♪

[Becca] Oh my God!

- Never. - How have you never

listened to a podcast?

I try to avoid the news.

No, they have comedy ones and sports ones.

Here.

You'll like this one.

[Woman On Podcast] And I say to the guy,

hold my beer. (Becca laughing)

[Man On Podcast] Oh, really?

[Narrator On Podcast] After the war,

John Morgan - He didn't even get

to say goodbye.

I know.

Uh, snacks?

(light cheerful music)

And.

How's that for Christmas spirit, huh?

It was a retooled commentary - Turns out the Hamlin Group

- on a classic noir. - wanted a traditional

holiday campaign. - And we certainly didn't

set the tone, - Not a 12-minute

art deco drama. - not with your horrible s

ound edits and inability to work

a simple projector, Will. - Okay.

A simple.

Seriously?

I think you've had enough sugar for the day.

(tinkling music)

(phone buzzing)

Hello?

What?

I'm sorry, this must be a mistake.

Can I please talk to your manager?

Well, can you at least point me

in the direction of where I can make my reservation?

They can't all be booked.

Okay, fine.

Unbelievable.

What am I supposed to do?

What happened?

The inn double-booked me.

You know, the one you recommended to me?

Why don't we just look at your agenda?

Surely it knows what to do.

Will, can you not right now?

Sorry.

You know, I'm sure my mom would open up her guestroom.

Not if it were the last room

in the entire state of Michigan.

Look, I'm not crazy about this either.

My mom would probably love it.

Okay, I get what you're trying to do here,

but I did not need your help, William.

Okay.

What are you going to do then?

Research plan, problem solve.

There's a solution here,

and I'm gonna find it.

(speaking nonsense)

[Girl] Magician!

- Oh, ah- - Abe Lincoln.

- No. - What?

[Becca] I told you, I would've been fine at the Inn.

There was a raccoon on the front desk.

It was cute.

A little mascot.

- No, no, no. - Ta da da da da.

- A stretcher. - Yes!

Yes!

It's why we came late.

Will, it's so good to have you home.

Oh boy, handsome, let me look at you.

You're wearing my favorite shirt.

It's good to see too, Mom.

And you must be Becca.

Oh, we're so happy to have you.

I have the guest room all set for you upstairs.

Great.

Thank you for having me.

I really appreciate it.

I'm so sorry about the inconvenience.

Oh, honey, don't worry about it.

Come here. - Oh.

Come on, meet the rest of the family.

- Oh. - This is my husband Mark.

[Becca] Pleasure to meet you.

Welcome.

Our nephew, Delaware.

Delaware.

Hey.

This is Will's younger brother, Alex.

That's his husband, Oliver. - Hey.

- Hi. - And their daughter Maggie.

Great.

Um, so it's just?

Just.

Princess Maggie.

Oh, well it's a pleasure to meet you, Princess Maggie.

Thank you for the cookies.

And all of you, thank you for having me in your home.

Well, now that you're acquainted with everyone,

you can take some time to get settled in.

We'll have dinner in probably about an hour.

Will, why don't you grab her bags,

and then you can lead the way. - Oh, no, no, that's fine.

I got it, Will.

Are you sure?

Yeah, yeah, I should be great.

Okay, well, it's the second bedroom on the left.

- Yeah, right up the stairs. - Okay.

(suitcase banging)

- She seems lovely. - She's great.

All right, let's go.

Let's get back to it.

[Alex] Glad to have you back, big brother.

- Heyo! - Heyo!

Heyo!

Missed it again.

- What are you playing? - Alex, you're up.

Oh, it's my turn?

[Mother] Let's see what you got.

(melancholy music)

You roll a one, you're pretty much an epic fail,

but if you roll a 20,

that means like you're gonna be completely successful

at whatever you do.

- Right. - Yeah.

- Head of the table as always. - So, that's all it is.

I'm developing it's called - D-d-dinner is served

everybody! - Like strategy

is that you get like a 15 - Uh, I brought

a few things with me.

I'm actually on a cleanse.

I hope that's okay.

That just means more food for me. (chuckling)

Well, feel free to eat whatever you like,

and help yourself to anything in the fridge.

[Becca] Thank you.

A cleanse over Christmas, huh?

Bold move.

You sound like Oliver.

I'm not about cleanses.

I'm about a lifestyle.

Really?

Here you go, sweetheart.

Thanks, Daddy.

Alex and Oliver have an amazing bakery in town.

They make cakes, cookies, quiches,

all kinds of great stuff.

We use all natural local ingredients.

Oliver is really passionate about health nutrition.

We lead a very healthy lifestyle.

Just not always around the holidays.

So were those cookies Maggie gave me from your bakery?

Yeah, they are.

Thought it might be a good welcome present for you.

Although, I guess I should have brought

my vegan carrot cookies.

That sounds amazing.

Well, come by with Will this week,

we'll get you a few.

Yeah, enough.

Hey, when you do go,

can you bring back some of those scones?

Will do, Dad.

("Jingle Bells" slow instrumental)

(Oliver sighs)

[Delaware] It's time.

What?

Faced the wrath of Gorgodom!

I got this.

What he's trying to say,

and we're all wondering,

is why are you now finally coming home?

And who's the girl?

What do you mean?

As I said in the group text,

Becca works with me at Kriss Cross.

We bombed our big holiday pitch,

and our boss sent us to Kringle Lake

to find the Christmas spirit,

whatever that means, so.

After all these years,

the prodigal son returns home.

- Yes, Will- - To help us reclaim

our rightful place atop the mountain.

No question for Will

To help us conquer old man Barber once and for all.

(drum music)

Yes!

The tree.

It's about the tree.

[Mark] Son, glad to have you back.

Training starts tomorrow.

I'm gonna use the restroom.

("We Wish You a Merry Christmas" instrumental)

Well, Kringle Lake is the perfect place to do it, Becca.

Find the holiday spirit, I mean.

Yeah, that's what we're counting on.

And he was really looking forward to seeing you all.

I could tell when he picked me up.

He was excited about it.

[Delaware] Floor roll.

[Mark] You know, we've got plenty of other rolls.

(light, curious music)

(Becca chuckles)

Breaking and entering.

I didn't take you for the type.

No breaking.

It's just entering if the door's already open.

(laughing) Care to explain this?

That is the coolest picture of me in the entire room,

so thanks for that.

You're very welcome.

I used to be gamer before it was a cool thing

hipsters in Brooklyn did.

RBG board games.

You'd dress up and act out all the parts.

A whole thing.

Ah, so the wrath of Gorgodom suddenly makes sense.

Gorgodom never stood a chance against me.

Well, good night, Sir William.

Uh, the bathroom is the other way, my lady.

(funny music)

All right, I forgot how you take your eggs.

- Scrambled. - Scrambled.

I knew it, I knew it. - Just like you had them

every day as a kid.

[William] I know, I know.

But I remember the bacon, extra crispy,

- Yes, extra crispy. - Dad too.

That is correct.

Wow, what's going on in here?

William's cooking up a storm.

You want to take a chance and try some?

No, thanks, I'm all set.

William, meet me at the community center in an hour.

You got it.

You get to see what all the fuss is about.

Gotta find the Christmas spirit somewhere.

Have a nice day.

Thanks, hon.

Let the games begin.

(upbeat music)

♪ It's December again ♪

[Announcer] And the winner

of the ugly sweater contest is Becca.

♪ Whatever happened to the rest of the year ♪

♪ It went by so fast I barely could see it ♪

♪ Now I'm calling all angels high ♪

Okay.

- Tszuj? - Yeah, the head looks good.

Hey, look, up, down?

Down, definitely down.

♪ Help me find the Christmas spirit again ♪

- Good? - I think she's ready.

Ooh, ooh.

I think she's ready to go up there.

- Ugh! - Come on.

Come on, that looks great.

- Okay, it looks good. - Good job.

Seriously?

Will, are you kidding me?

I told you glue, not a toothpick.

You put a toothpick.

Well, that's all we had.

You didn't bring glue. - No, I...

It's fine.

It's gonna work. - I.

I am done with this.

It's good, look, look, look.

♪ I want that Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ I find myself wandering downtown window shopping ♪

♪ Listening to the sound from some street crier ♪

♪ Caroling through the air ♪

♪ And the smell of the big Christmas tree in the square ♪

♪ Here comes the Christmas spirit again ♪

Here you go.

Enjoy.

- Mm, mm, mm, mm. - I know.

[Man With Glasses] Cinnamon dump cake.

Mm, mm mm.

Just came up with it this morning.

Brand new recipe.

(woman coughing)

- Miss, are you? - Ugh!

♪ Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ A warm place in my heart ♪

♪ Never strays from the start ♪

♪ You know I'm glad to tell you my friend ♪

♪ I found the Christmas spirit ♪

♪ The Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ I found that Christmas spirit ♪

♪ The Christmas spirit again ♪

I am telling you Ruth should be named a ruthless.

She's too fast with those knitting needles.

I don't trust her.

You're just intimidated by strong women.

With the needle skills of a hibachi chef?

Yes.

Hey, you two.

We come seeking cookies and scones.

My gosh, you guys, this place is amazing.

It's just so...

I don't know.

Well, thank you kindly.

That's yours right over there.

Great, thank you.

(cheerful Christmas instrumental music)

What's this?

That is our town's big annual event.

We set up the bakery with some gaming tables

and sell some sweet treats.

It's a blast.

Count me in.

We'll need our best gamer.

Why does it say last ever?

Uh.

That question requires a drink.

(melancholy music)

- Oh, hi. - Thank you so much.

Merry Christmas, thank you.

We got a great deal.

Month-to-month leases for the place

while we got the business going.

We knew it would take awhile to start making a profit,

but, actually, things went better than expected.

But then a couple months ago,

Mrs. Harley passed away,

and the building got left her kids.

They don't live in town.

They're selling.

So we either have to buy the building or close up shop,

and we just don't have enough for the down payment.

How much are we talking about here?

We need at least 15,000.

I can help you out.

How much would you need to get started?

No.

I appreciate it,

but we knew the risks in starting our own business.

This is how it goes.

But you can't just give up.

I can give you at least a couple thousand-

Will, stop.

We've already made the decision.

All right?

And what do you care anyway?

I don't remember you flying into town

when we opened the place up. - Hey.

(melancholy music)

Sorry.

It's just hard to see it ending.

This was a place we poured our hearts into.

And we're gonna give it a really fun and fitting farewell.

Speaking of farewells,

we have a small child to get to bed.

Yeah.

[Alex] We'll see you soon?

- Yeah. - Yeah, good night.

Thanks for drinks.

- Yeah. - Yeah, thank you guys.

[Becca] Good night.

Drive safe.

Seriously, you've dumped every holiday client,

skipped office holiday parties.

Didn't you accidentally show up to work

on Thanksgiving Day 2019?

Anybody could've made that mistake.

Uh.

How you guys doing?

Good.

Get you anything else?

Time for a drink?

- Dr. Joan, founder of - Heart- - Healthy Holiday Cleanse

would say there is never a good time for a drink.

I'm so sorry, but I say now is a great time.

Do you have a Pinot Grigio?

[Waitress] Sure do, yeah.

I'll just take your Winter Spiciest Christmas Ale on tap.

Ah, Will, we are looking for the Christmas spirit,

not spirits.

I don't see a difference.

Good point.

I'll take one too.

- Good choice. - Thank you.

So?

Tell me the scoop.

Why does it seem like you never let yourself have any fun?

Look, Will, my family isn't like yours.

We never had game nights or fancy breakfast.

My dad died when I was 10.

And my mother, God bless her,

she did the best she could,

but holidays were a luxury we couldn't afford.

Thank you.

(somber music)

Before my dad died,

my grandmother would come home every year

for the whole season.

She would take me ice skating

and tell me everything she knew.

Her and I would skate together every Christmas Eve

before my dad and my mom would come and join us.

You know something about the ice and the lights

and being with my family altogether in that moment,

it felt perfect.

Anyways,

as I got older,

those things stopped,

and for awhile, the holidays were really hard for me.

So I just decided to,

I don't know, ignore it all.

I don't know what to say.

It's fine.

So what's your secret?

What?

I'm not the only one here on a mission

to find the Christmas spirit.

Why haven't you been back

to see this wonderful family in so long?

All right then.

I thought I would never leave this place.

(melancholy music)

There's always been a Dyer in Kringle Lake.

I figured after I graduated high school,

I'd get a decent job, married, kids.

I'm sorry, you married with kids? (laughing)

Kids?

Yeah, I had it all mapped out by the time I was 16.

[Becca] All right.

Even had the girl.

Oh, I see.

This is about a girl.

What can I say?

I was young and completely confused.

She broke my heart.

So you just ran away?

Yeah.

Guess so.

But being back here, I can see how much I've missed.

I wish we could do something for them.

Who?

Alex and Oliver, their bakery?

It's not right, what's happening to them.

Alex is never going to accept my help.

At least, not in time to save the bakery.

Yeah, but he might accept our help.

What?

Yeah.

Oh God.

What's your plan?

(cheerful music)

Hmm.

I like that.

Whatever.

Nope, too far.

Okay.

Way too far.

(both laughing)

One last hurrah.

If it's going to be the last dance.

You might as well go for it.

Yes.

Hey, babe, what do you think?

Where are you gonna get a dunk tank?

Actually, we found a guy locally.

And service too.

He'll be over to install it after the tree hunt.

This is gonna be simple.

Delaware and I developed a whole new system this time.

(military music)

The Barbers screw me every year.

Not this year.

Do you think we could set up some time

to work on the bakery thing after this?

[Delaware On Walkie Talkie] Jackson team have arrived.

We got 44 alpha headlight on the blue spruce.

Everything sittin' pretty here.

10-4, Django.

We have one a lot of good work.

It'll be fun to take the night off.

Besides, it's a big night for my family.

For my dad.

The thing is-

The Barbers always screw him?

Yeah that.

Yeah.

Do you hear that gentlemen?

Everything is going according to plan.

(military music)

Where's Del?

He's onsite.

[Delaware] Onsite but not in sight.

Over.

Don't tell me he's wearing

that ridiculous ghillie suit again.

What?

Son, this ghillie's been in my family

for four generations.

I could spend three weeks out here,

and the birds wouldn't notice.

Over.

Why don't you prove it?

[Delaware] I heard that.

Over.

As I was saying,

old man Barbers' never gonna see us coming.

Will, Alex, you need to take the high ground.

Right?

We need your speed.

Delaware has got a visual on the prize as we speak,

but we're gonna need a distraction.

Oliver!

Becca! - Oh!

This is where you come in.

Okay.

Don't you already have a Christmas tree?

Yeah, that's the holding tree.

We put that up after Thanksgiving

until Dad gets the real tree just before Christmas.

I've never heard of a holding tree.

Well, welcome to Kringle Lake.

Now, I'm gonna need 110 percent tonight from everyone.

Right? - Okay.

This year is our year.

[Mother] Introducing Princess Maggie

With a special little camo flourish.

Thank you for inviting me to this beautiful tree hunt.

Good luck to you and you and you and you and you.

I like your costume.

Thank you, princess.

All right, my dear.

Good luck, guys.

Time for bed, you.

Goodnight.

- Goodnight, Maggie. - Goodnight.

- Goodnight. - Goodnight.

We roll out in oh 15.

Wear your mittens.

It's cold out.

(walkie talkie beeps)

You in position?

Yeah, Dad.

How much longer do you think this'll be?

[Mark] Refer to me by my call name, please.

Roger that, Viper.

Hi, hello?

Huh?

[Delaware] Send in the seagull, Viper.

[Mark] Copy that, Django.

Hello, ma'am.

What are you doing here this fine eve?

[Woman] I'm taking this tree.

Is that Becca?

Maybe.

You know, I like her.

You like-like her?

[Father] Help, help, this woman from the city

has no tree lot permit.

She is taking the mighty spruce.

[Becca] No one can stop me.

I don't know.

I haven't really have feelings to anyone since...

You gonna see Trista while you're in town?

[Delaware] You guys ever think about

if these trees have feelings?

I don't see why I would.

Well, for what it's worth,

I think you should go for it, with Becca.

[Becca] The goose is in the gander.

Move in.

[Mark] That's a six feet hoto.

Six feet hoto!

Move in, move in!

Nobody knows what that is, Dad.

[Mark] Let's go!

- Oh, they got it. - We did it.

[Becca] Nice.

Sorry, Mom.

- Need help? - Yeah.

Don't you worry.

You stand right there.

Be careful of the cabinet.

(peaceful jazz music)

(Mark snoring and muttering)

It really is a great tree, isn't it?

(Mark snoring)

The war, the war!

Foxtrot, Django, 43!

Hi.

Yeah, let's get you to bed, honey, okay?

You guys can handle this, right?

We'll finish it, Mom.

Thank you.

Congratulations, baby.

Goodnight, you two.

Goodnight, Margaret.

Will?

Can I ask you something?

Sure.

Is it a secret?

Can I sneak some of that tiramisu?

What?

So much for the Happy Holiday Cleanse.

What would Dr. Joan say?

Dr. Joan may or may not have been named

a suspect in a high-profile, fraudulent scheme.

It turns out she's just Joan.

Never trust a Joan.

Last one.

Let's light it up, shall we?

[Becca] Yeah.

Ooh!

- Are you okay? - Ow.

No.

[Will] (laughing) Come here.

[Delaware] Well, this is uncomfortable.

(bells jingling)

I think I've proven my point.

Don't question the ghillie.

Smoke bombs.

- ♪ Gra-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Ba-Da- - Da ♪

(peaceful jazz music)

Tiramisu?

Definitely.

Just one more.

(tool whirring)

This bad boy is ready to go.

How about that, little brother?

I'm sure I'll come around when I see it in action.

You guys need anything else?

It looks like we're all set.

Come on.

It's for you, man. - What is this?

- It's for you. - For me?

- Yes. - It's really?

- Why are- - Why you gotta hit me though?

I love this idea, Becca.

I'm so glad.

You can repay me by giving me

your vegan cookie dough recipe.

It's the only one I've had that's actually-

Edible?

Yes.

That recipe, I'm afraid, can never go digital,

too many hackers.

But maybe I can mail it to you.

You're such a jerk.

Smile sometimes.

(scoffs) Please.

I really enjoyed having you here for the holidays.

Hope you've been having a good time.

I have.

No one does Christmas quite like the Dyers.

No, that's true.

[Will] Come on.

What's with the hair?

Oh, don't touch the hair.

Yeah, that pretty hair.

Oh, you got heavier.

Oh.

Is this normal?

No, it's not.

Guys, not in the store.

Not in the.

Oh my God.

(cheerful music)

Come on, Margaret.

Okay.

Come on, you're up.

Hi, how's it going over there?

Okay.

How's it over here?

Ho, ho. (coughs)

Give me a cookie.

Rah!

(girls screaming)

Ho, ho, ho.

Ho, ho, ho.

Ho, ho.

Overtime.

I am in overtime.

Mr. Kriss, I didn't expect to see you here.

Just checking out my list twice.

Well, I'm glad you'll get the chance

to see what Will and I have been working on.

Please, enjoy yourself,

and don't forget to try the cookies over there.

They are incredible.

(cheerful music)

Come on, guys.

Oh, come on.

This is my day job?

Try it.

Really.

Oh come on, come on, come on.

(Santa laughing)

Oh, man.

Ho, ho, ho, you are cut out for this.

You paid money for that sweater?

How can you be so bad at something?

Is your mom single?

Did we make the target too hard to hit?

I don't know,

but somebody's got to put that Santa on his place.

I know a guy.

What are you doing?

You still got it?

Hold this.

Oh, come on.

You got an arm?

Oh, you're calling that an arm?

(Santa sputtering)

Ho, ho, ho.

All about the wrist.

Yeah, I got it, yeah.

Okay.

All right already.

Jeez!

Now, we have to reach $20,000 by the 24th

in order to stay open.

I think we're about at 15, but.

Oh.

Did you just?

Oh, big man, huh?

Can throw it at the defenseless Santa.

I thought we were friends.

Huh, huh?

No, no, no, no, no, no.

(bell rings)

(people cheering)

[Becca] The man can throw a ball, huh?

[Alex] He was an all-state pitcher for three years.

I figured he'd give that Santa intruder what he deserved.

(concerned music)

Becca, merry times.

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I was hoping we could talk about my future-

Oh, I have to get going,

but I'd be more than happy to meet with you

and hear everything you have to say

when we get back to Chicago.

Okay, I understand.

Good.

Until then, rest well and enjoy the holidays.

I will.

[Mr. Kriss] Gentlemen, do you have any carrots by chance?

Uh, no.

Ah, baked tarts.

Right, bye.

Hi. - Hi.

What was it about with Kriss?

Nothing.

Are you sure?

It looked serious.

You can tell me.

He just said he wishes

he could have seen me play baseball when I was younger.

Okay.

- Ready? - Um hmm.

So?

I'm fighting the urge to make it rain.

(all laughing)

Well, please do resist.

We have enough sweeping to do as it is.

What's this?

The community supports you more than you know, Alex.

(gentle music)

Is this for real?

Oh my god.

How, how did you do this?

Becca put together the campaign online

and spread the word.

There's enough there for the down payment.

Kringle Lake has spoken.

They want this bakery here for a long time.

Will, Becca, thank you.

I don't know, how can we repay you?

You don't need to repay us, Alex.

It wasn't us.

It was everyone.

It's amazing what can happen

when people come together for something they really love.

Just embrace it now.

Oliver.

I think it's time to make it rain.

Yes!

(all laughing)

(happy music)

(dreamy music)

(Spanish guitar music)

(Becca gasps)

I never imagined I would see you like this.

So you come here to skate,

or are you just here to talk to me?

No, no, no skating was the one sport

I did not excel at.

There is no way you're getting me out there.

So what you're saying is, I win.

Come on, man.

All right.

All right, all right, you win.

Come back.

That's better.

Hey.

What's up?

I know it's stupid, and I already asked you,

but did Mr. Kriss say something to you about New York?

It's what I told you, baseball chatter,

and he said we'd talk when I got back.

What did he say to you?

He just said he'd talk to me when we got back.

So what's the problem?

No problem.

What is up with these mittens?

Actually their gloves.

Why?

You like 'em?

You want 'em?

(romantic music)

[Delaware] We gotta stop finding ourselves

in these situations.

Del?

Is that you?

I volunteer for the neighborhood watch.

Followed you two in.

You aware of the curfew here in Kringle Lake?

No.

Well, it's more of an unspoken rule.

Either way, I called the cop

before I knew it was you two,

so you better skedaddle.

- Okay. - Come on.

Hey?

Can I get a ride?

(funny music)

It's a yes?

That's a yes.

[Will] Thank you so much for your help.

It turned out really well.

The truck almost here?

Let me help you.

My wife's bringing it around.

("Deck the Halls" instrumental music)

Here she is now.

(Alex chuckling)

(bell rings) (door opening)

Will!

I heard you were running around here.

I didn't think I'd get to see you.

I need a...

Yeah.

Hey.

Yeah, sorry I didn't call.

How have you been?

Well, I'm married.

Crazy, right?

Yeah.

Crazy.

And

his name is Isaac Thomas Warren.

He's nine months.

Wow.

(Trista giggling)

Look at that.

So what about you?

How have you been?

I figured you'd be all settled down by now.

No, just living the bachelor life in the city, actually.

It's funny how things change huh?

Yeah.

It is.

Well, I better go help Blake with the truck.

It was really good to see you, Will.

Hey, Trista.

I'm glad everything worked out.

Thanks, Will.

And Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

(melancholy music)

Hey, I was thinking...

Oh.

Okay.

(Margaret humming)

Hey kiddo, come on in.

Grab a seat.

You want some coffee?

Yeah, sure, thank you.

[Margaret] Black okay?

Sure, that's great, thanks.

I'm still doctoring mine.

So Delaware told me about the little break-in

at the ice arena last night.

(gentle music)

Delaware seems to be everywhere these days.

Gotta watch out for that one.

Mom, I need to tell you something.

What's on your mind?

[Will] You know that job I've been talking

about the last few months in New York?

Yeah, I recall reading an email.

Mom, I got the job.

Mr. Kriss told me yesterday at the bakery.

Will, that's fantastic.

The thing is,

I don't want to move.

Yeah.

And I know that sounds crazy.

I wanted this job for months.

It's the only thing I've put any amount

of effort or care into recently.

And I haven't even told her.

I have to be responsible, right?

I have to take the job.

This isn't about a job.

Nor even about a girl, really.

It's about you, William.

Growing up, you were a sweet boy,

and you weren't athletic one.

But it's like in never learned how to balance that.

(sweet music)

You were the kid who would rather be home playing games

all night with your family

than going out to whatever party your friends were throwing.

Not coming home in five years,

that's not you.

The nightlife, the women.

I'm not judging.

That too cool attitude.

That wasn't my son.

The last time I watched you give your heart to someone

you've loved like someone should,

you got hurt.

That's just how it goes sometimes.

But when you ran away from that pain,

you ran away from everyone and all of us.

I don't know who you've been trying to be since then,

but I do know that when I see with that girl upstairs,

I see my son again.

And I've really missed him.

It's like you come running back home, Will.

(suitcase bumping)

[Will] What's going on?

Oh, the inn called.

It's been 10 days,

so my room's ready. - What?

I figured I'd get out of your hair.

[Will] No, you...

Tell your parents I'm so grateful

for their hospitality.

Becca, what are you doing?

I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

See you in Chicago or New York.

Wait, look, I was gonna tell you.

Tell me what?

I'm just a fellow coworker.

You don't owe me anything.

Come on, Becca, don't do this.

You should be happy, Will.

You win, I lose.

It's what I get for taking my eye off the prize.

Come on, let's just go back inside.

You lied to me.

You played me,

and it's my fault for thinking

you weren't the same lazy, arrogant,

two-timing jerk you were in Chicago!

(melancholy music)

How do you fix a broken one?

How do you fix a broken pizza?

With tomato paste!

(family laughing)

I win again.

I thought you said you were a gamer.

Not that kind of gamer.

You want anything?

More cookies, please.

Okay.

No more cookies, please, young lady.

A girl's gotta try.

Hey, Will, you want another game?

Uh uh.

I'm good. - All right.

(sad music)

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Thank you.

No, I get what you're saying.

I just think this campaign could use a little.

I know it's a quick turnaround,

but I think we can boost the CTR with a better graphic.

Well, if this designer's not gonna be Johnny on the spot,

then he's gonna be Johnny in the unemployment line.

We need a 12-hour turnaround.

Perfect.

I'll be in touch.

(gentle music)

(hand knocking)

Come in.

Hey, you're back!

Earlier than I expected,

but I'm glad we have a chance to talk.

Look, there's something I want to tell you

about the New York position.

Sir, If I could.

In my time here at Kriss Cross,

I'd like to think I've become somewhat of an expert

on client and campaign management.

Scratch that.

I know I've become an expert.

The truth is Mr. Kriss,

this New York job is new and exciting and overwhelming.

You need someone who will put their whole heart into it.

You need someone who is competitive and kind

and sees the best in every person and every opportunity.

I believe that William Dyer is that person.

I just want you to know that I look forward

to continuing my work here

and contributing to this team

with everything I've got.

Well then, wonderful pitch, Becca, as always.

But as I was saying,

there's something I need to tell you

about the position in New York.

There were always two positions,

one for William and one for you.

(gentle music)

(phone ringing)

(phone buzzing)

Um, hi!

Did those invoices come back?

Ugh!

I told those guys 6 p.m. Eastern time!

I should have followed up with an email.

What was I thinking?

Jeez- - Mia, Mia, chill.

I was wondering if you'd like to go shopping

with me tonight?

Like for work?

No.

As friends.

Um, yeah!

That sounds fun.

What are you wearing?

I don't know what to wear.

- Okay. - What is this for?

I'll meet you there then.

Okay.

I like fun.

That's great.

I'm coming now.

(gentle music)

Here you go.

I think that's the last of it.

- Thanks, hon. - Thank you.

You gonna get off the couch today?

Got any plans?

Nope.

Alex and Oliver are coming over

with Maggie in a little bit,

so why don't you get changed and cleaned up?

It's Christmas Eve, Mom.

I'm already in the pajamas.

Cheer up, Will.

Just think about how fun

and exciting New York's gonna be.

He's not happy,

and he's not gonna be happy until he talks

to what's her name.

[Will] Becca.

I know her name.

I don't think she wants to talk to me, especially now.

No, she wants you to talk to her.

Express your feelings.

Is this blue spruce sitting in this living room

because I waited for it to come to me?

Really, Dad?

I'm just saying, son.

You could sit here

and hope that things magically work out.

You could run away from it all to New York,

but we all know how that works out.

Or you can go tell her what became obvious

to the rest of us,

that you love her.

So what's it gonna be?

(light music)

It's a great tree, Dad.

Merry Christmas, Mom.

I love you.

I have to go.

I love you.

Go get her.

Nicely done, Dad.

Oh, thank you.

I'm proud of you.

[Mark] It is a great tree, isn't it?

[Margaret] It sure is.

(exciting music)

(phone ringing)

Becca, it's me.

Please call me back.

I am sorry, please.

Just call me back, please.

I'm coming back to Chicago.

Please, just pick up the phone, please.

All right?

I hope that I see you soon.

Call me back.

Bye.

Come on!

(horns honking)

You are enough.

I will get that promotion.

Mia.

Ooh.

(phone ringing)

You know, I really hate saying this,

but you got a lot of nerve calling me, William Dyer.

I'm looking for Becca.

I don't know where she's at.

It's Christmas Eve, dude.

I'm about to head to my sister's place.

I just need to talk to her.

About?

Becca!

Becca, I really need to talk to you!

Becca!

(gentle music)

I can't believe you weren't gonna tell me.

[Becca] I can't do this right now, Will.

Congratulations on New York.

Come on, Becca, we're both going to be moving to New York.

We can have the same relationship we did in Chicago.

No, we can't.

Can you just come over here so I can tell you how I feel?

Oh, that one's got it bad.

Mm hmm.

How do I know you're telling the truth?

If you would relax for a little bit

and just get over this.

You would love that, wouldn't you?

Relax, what does it matter anyway?

I should've known you didn't really care about me

because you don't care about anyone or anything!

That's not true.

Okay.

Just let me enjoy my Christmas Eve, please.

I will see you in New York.

Just tell her how you feel, man!

Here, son.

You're gonna need these.

Go figure.

What are you doing here, Will?

(light music)

I'm doing what I should have done the last time

I saw you on the ice.

What's that?

I should have said that I am sorry I lied.

(romantic music)

I shouldn't have,

and I won't do it again.

Okay.

And I love you, Becca.

But what if I don't love you?

What if I can't even trust you?

What if you're just the next person to leave me?

I'm not.

I'm here.

And you know it.

And you love me anyway, so it doesn't even matter.

And how do you know that?

'Cause you're wearing my scarf.

Yeah.

You've got me, Dyer, and you better not let me go.

(romantic music)

It looks better on you anyway.

I know.

I feel it, don't you?

The Christmas spirit?

No, a cold front coming in.

You better get inside, kids.

What are you doing, Mr. Kriss?

You want to come out and celebrate with us?

Yeah, come on.

Oh no, you two go on.

I gotta get a move on.

This is the busiest night of the year for me.

Merry Christmas.

[Both] Merry Christmas.

(romantic music)

(energetic music)

♪ It's December again ♪

♪ I can't believe it ♪

♪ Whatever happened to the rest of the year ♪

♪ It went by so fast ♪

♪ I barely did see it ♪

♪ Now I'm callin' all angels high ♪

♪ If you are there ♪

♪ Help me find the Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ The Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ That warm place in my heart ♪

♪ That was there from the start ♪

♪ I want that Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ I find myself wandering downtown window shopping ♪

♪ Listening to the sound from some street crier ♪

♪ Caroling through the air ♪

♪ And the smell of the big Christmas tree in the square ♪

♪ Here comes the Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ That Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ That warm place in my heart ♪

♪ That was there from the start ♪

♪ From the start ♪

♪ Here comes that Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ That Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ The warm place in my heart ♪

♪ That was there from the start ♪

♪ You know I'm trying to tell you my friend ♪

♪ I found the Christmas spirit ♪

♪ The Christmas spirit again ♪

♪ I found that Christmas spirit ♪

♪ The Christmas spirit again ♪