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- Don't worry, sir.
We'll be right with you.

Here you go, one
gingerbread latte

and one cinnamon bagel
with cream cheese.

- Oh, you are a lifesaver.

- The waiting room doubled
in the 20 minutes I was gone.

- Hmm, as you know, the week
before Christmas

is always the busiest.

- Oh, wouldn't it be nice to
work at a private wellness spa?

- You know, you always say that

but you've worked here
for how long?

- It was the first job I was
offered after I graduated.

- Exactly. You're just
not one for change.

- I can't help it if I like
the security that comes
with stability.

Although, I wouldn't
mind finding a job where
I could set my own schedule.

(phone pings)

"How are you?
I'll see you at Christmas?"

I don't know this number.

- Good, 'cause if it's Mark --

(scoffs)
- It's not Mark.

Didn't I tell you?
He has a new girlfriend.

- And you know this because?

Addie! You are gonna have
to stop doing this to yourself.

It's not healthy.

- There are patients waiting.

- Okay, this conversation
is not over.

- Okay. I can see you now.

(Christmas music on piano)

(Addie): Thank you.

Dad!

- Sweetie, how ya doin'?

- Hi!

- Oh, it's good to see you.
- You too.

- Bartender's busy making
your favorite drink.

- Ooh, thank you.

- Mm-hmm. Meantime,

here's to holiday cheer

and it's
a Christmas tradition.

- Mm-hmm.

- And as Tiny Tim famously said
in Charles Dickens'

"A Christmas Carol",
"God bless us, everyone."

- Cheers to that.

- So, how's work?

- Good. Good. Busy as ever.

- Good.
- Have you heard from Andrew?

- Yes.
- Are you ready for
your trip to Australia?

- I am so excited.

You know, your brother Andrew is
still hoping

you can join us for Christmas.
Just a week?

- I wish I could.

- He said he'll take you diving.

- That would be fun.

- And he's got kangaroos
and wallabies in the yard.

- Hmm, really?

- No. But he did say
he'd take you diving.

- Oh, you know, I would,
I would love to go

but I only get
four days off at Christmas.

- I know. We were just hoping.

- When I go to Australia,
I wanna go for at least

two or three weeks. And summers
are probably better.

- Yeah, that makes
a lot more sense.

- You know, he could have made
it easier

by picking a job
on this continent.

- I know, right? Pfff!

I-I do feel bad leaving
you alone at Christmas.

- I'll be fine.
I'll be busy working.

- I know you'll be fine.

It's... it's just the three
of us now.

- I know. But holidays have
never been a big thing,

especially since Mom passed.

- Yeah, I know. Hmm.

- I know Andrew misses you
and he's really looking forward
to your trip.

- Oh, so am I.

- That reminds me.

- Oh.

- Ta-da!

- What is that?

- An early Christmas present.

- I told you,
you didn't have to do this.

- Well, I wanted to.

- Noise cancelling earphones.

- For the plane.
- Oh! It's perfect.

(laughs)
- You're gonna love 'em.

- Thank you very much.

- You're gonna have
the best trip.

- Andrew and I are gonna
miss you.

- I know. I'm gonna
miss being there.

- Oh, you hungry?
- Yes, yes.

- All right.
- Do they still have
the lasagna?

- They do.

(cheerful music)

(honking, sirens)

(scoffs)
- Unbelievable.

Ugh!

(phone pings)

(Addie chuckles)

(camera shutter snaps)

(Addie huffs)

- Now, Zach booked our tickets
to Florida

to visit his parents
for Christmas.

- Florida sounds fun.

- And you are welcome
to join us

because they have plenty
of space

and they're always
saying the more, the merrier.

- I appreciate it but I'm sure

plane tickets last minute
are pretty expensive

and I'm trying to save
up to visit my brother
next summer.

- Right. Okay,
well what will you do?

- I'll be fine. I'll eat
a bunch of chocolate

and watch Christmas movies.

(Traci chuckles)

(phone pings)

- Oh, okay,

if that is Mark again,
I'm gonna --

- It's not Mark. My first
patient just cancelled.

Mark and I don't talk anymore,
but if you wanna see Mark...

- You are a glutton for
punishment, do you know that?

- I know.
(gasps)

- Okay.

- He's engaged?

(scoffs)
Okay, we dated for three years

and he refused to discuss
marriage

because he said he didn't
believe in it.

And now he's engaged after
dating someone for two months?

- Okay. Okay, my grandma always
said that you should build

your love on friendship
and marry your best friend.

And Mark and you were not --

- Yeah, I know, we were never
best friends.

I can see that now.

But still, two months?

- Two months.
(phone rings)

- I'm gonna take this.

- Okay, I'll take them.

- Okay.

- Hello?

- Oh, Addie, hi, it's Nana.

My name's actually Maybel,
but everybody calls me Nana.

- Hi, Nana, how are you?

- I'm good. I'm good.

I just um,
I just thought a video call

would be nicer than texting
because I wanted to thank you

for sending me that link.
I ordered the scarf.

- Oh, good. I-I hope
your daughter likes it.

- Oh, I hope so, too.
She is so hard to shop for.

Does your mother feel
the same way about you?

- Oh, uh, sadly
she is no longer with us.

- Oh, I'm so sorry.

I hope you have
other family around you.

- Yeah, yeah, my dad
and my brother.

They're actually in Australia
this year for Christmas.

- Oh. Boyfriend?

- Uh, that's a long story.

- Well, now where do you live,
if you don't mind my asking?

- New York City. What about you?

- Well, I'm in Hartford,
Vermont.

What do you do?
I'm sorry for being so nosy.

(chuckles)
- No, that's okay.

Um, I am a chiropractor
at Wellness Chiropractic.

- Oh, that's wonderful.

Well, I taught first grade
for 40 years.

I just retired
a couple of years ago.

- That's amazing.
Congratulations
on your retirement.

- Well, thank you.

Well, I don't want to keep you

but it's been lovely
chatting to you.

- Nice talking to you, too.

- Well, I do hope
we keep in touch.

- Me too. Bye.

- Bye.

- What a sweet lady.

(**)

(whistling)

- Hello?

- What? James! Oh!

- Hey, Mom.
- Oh, buddy, I didn't expect
you 'til Christmas Eve!

- Well, my assignment ended
early so I hopped on
the first flight home.

- Oh, well, bless your heart.
Can you stay awhile this time?

- I actually have to leave
for Chile on the 27th.

You know, travel doctors
are in higher demand
than usual right now.

- Well, at least you're home
this year!

And you know
my Christmas wish.
- Yeah.

- That someday you will meet
a nice girl and settle down
somewhere nearby.

- Maybe someday, but I would
have to meet a nice girl first.

- Yeah. Mwah!

- Love you, Mom.
- You too.

- Ooh, is that gingerbread
I smell?

- Fresh outta the oven!

- Ooh, yum, yum, yum!

- Nice girl.

(gasps)
- Oh no! Ugh!

Ugh!

(sighs)

(phone ringing)

Hi, Nana.

- Hi! I'm so sorry
to bother you again.

Oh, what are you doing?
- Ugh.

Baking cookies,
or at least trying to.

They're a bit burnt.

- Well you know, some people
think they might have left them
in too long,

but maybe
your oven's too hot?

- Do I get points for effort?

- Of course you do.

Anyway, the reason I'm calling,

I just keep thinking
about you not having
any family around

for the holidays,
and I was wondering if
you would like

to join us for Christmas?

- Oh!

Uh... that is so kind
of you but...

- I know, I know. But before
you say no, think about it.

It's a three-hour drive
or you could take the train.

And the whole family
will be here.

And we would love
to have you join us.

- Well, thank you
for the offer. I, I really
appreciate it.

- Great. You just let me know
what you decide dear, okay?

- I will. Thank you. Bye.

(phone pings)

(Addie chuckles)

(phone pings)

"I took a chance
on love and won."

I take chances.

(huffs)

Block.

Hmm.

Hi, Nana, it's Addie.

You know what?
I think I will take you up
on your offer

to join you and your family
for Christmas dinner.

I'm almost done packing.

- Are you crazy?

She got a last minute
train ticket to Vermont

and she's spending Christmas
with complete strangers.

(Zach): What?

- Yes, Zach thinks
you're crazy, too.

Just buy a plane ticket
to Florida and come and join us.

- Look, I appreciate it,
I really do, but I'll be fine.

I'm going for dinner tonight
and I'm staying one night
at the local inn.

If the situation
is uncomfortable for any reason,

I'll leave early.

See? I can do change.

- Yeah, change is finding
a new job in a new city, or...

or cutting bangs.
This is lunacy!

- Maybe you're right.
But I'm going.

- Okay, well call me and
tell me how it goes.

- I will.

- Bye.

- Bye.

(cheerful music)

Hello?

(curious music plays)

- Merry Christmas.
And welcome to Hartford.

- Merry Christmas.

Uh, I'm Addie Stevens,
I'm checking in.

- Well, I'm glad to meet you.

I'm Carter, the owner here.

- Nice to meet you.

- Stevens.

Let's see.

Stevens, yeah, there you are.

- Hmm.
- This is your first
visit with us.

- It is.

This place
is quite charming.

- My father owned
this inn before me.

And his father before him.

I-I try to maintain
the original décor,

while you know, modernizing
the amenities,

so that our guests
feel that

this is their home
away from home.

(chuckling)

To quote a...
a cliché marketing phrase.

(Addie chuckles)
- Well, I think you've
succeeded.

It's the most adorable inn
I've ever seen.

- That's so kind of you to say.

We also offer a complimentary,

home-cooked breakfast
starting at 7:00.

- That sounds good.

- You're visiting family?

- Uh, well you could, you could
say that.

Um, I'm actually
having Christmas dinner

with the Granways.
Do you know them?

- Oh. Yes.

Maybel Granway...

is one of the kindest people
you'll ever meet.

(chuckles)
Though she had a hard time

when she lost her husband,
Fred,

a couple of years ago.

Terrific family.

- I'm glad to hear that.
The terrific family part.

- I've known the kids since
they were young.

They were friends
with my son.

Just good people.

- Good.

- Oh, you'll probably wanna
rest up after your trip.

- Yes, please.
- Your room is on
the second floor

and I hope you enjoy
yourself in Hartford

on this beautiful Christmas day.
- Thank you.

- And give my best to Maybel.

- I will.

- Oh, here,
let me give you a hand.
- Oh, no, no, I'm okay.

- You're sure?
- Yes, thank you.

- Okay.
- Thank you so much.
Nice to meet you, Carter.

- Nice to meet you.

(**)

- Thank you.

(sighing)

I can't believe
I'm doing this.

(knock echoes on door)

- Oh!

Addie?

- Nana!

- Oh! You made it!

- Yes, yes.
Thank you for inviting me.

It's um, it's really nice
to see you in person.

- Oh, you too. Oh my goodness.

- Oh, these are for you.

- Oh! They...
oh, New York bagels.

I hear they are the very best.

- Yes, well, it's the water.

- Oh, well come in.

- Yes.
- Oh my goodness, I'm sorry.

- Thank you.
- Let's get you in,
get you warm.

There we go.

Ah. Here you go.

- Thank you.

- Um... Cheers!
- Cheers!

You have such a beautiful home.
It's like stepping into
a Christmas painting.

- Why, thank you.
Oh, I do love it.

It's absolutely my favorite
time of year.

I just wish the kids
enjoyed it as much as I do.

- They don't like Christmas?

- No, they do, but I think they
think I overdo it a little bit.

- Well, they don't know
how lucky they are.

Oh, can I put these
under the tree?

- Oh my goodness,
you didn't have to do that.
That's so nice. Oh.

- Hey, Mom, could you set
another place at the dinner
table?

- Yeah.
- I ran into...

Uh... hi.

- This is my son, James.

- You weren't in the picture.

- Yeah, well, James didn't
make it last Christmas.

- Um, and you are?

- Uh, I'm Addie.

- Hi.
- Hi.

- Nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you, too.

- Oh sorry, yes, Addie is
my new friend

and she's going to be having
Christmas dinner with us.

- Oh, well, welcome.

- Thank you.

- So, how do you two
know each other?

- Oh, it's a funny story.
(Paige): Hello? Uncle James!

- Oh, little nugget. Ooh, geez,
you're getting big on me.

(Will): Merry Christmas!
(Molly): Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas, honey.
- How are you doing?

- Addie.
- Will. Hey.

Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas, Will.

- So, Addie, sorry, this is
my daughter, Molly,

and her wonderful husband, Will.
(Addie): Hi.

- They were high school
sweethearts.

And this is my beautiful
granddaughter, Paige.

And you've met James.
And that's it!

- It's so lovely
to meet you all.

- Well, uh, Addie, you can take
a chair there beside James.

- Okay.
- Mm-hmm.

- Oh, this is wonderful.

- Oh, uh, Christmas crackers.

They're a little Granway family
tradition.

As is eating Christmas dinner
at 4 p.m.

and turkey cranberry sandwiches
at midnight.

- That's right.

- Now, what about you, Addie?

Does your family have
any special traditions?

- Oh. Well, my brother and I

used to open one gift
on Christmas Eve.

- Oh.
- But it's been a while

since we celebrated
the holidays together.

- Oh, why's that?

- Oh, well, my brother
lives in Australia.

- Oh.
- And my dad recently retired,

so he alternates holidays
between us.

- Well, we sure are happy
to have you here with us.

- Aren't we, James?

- Absolutely. Uh, any friend of
my mom's is a friend of ours.

- Now, Molly, would you like
to say grace for us?

- Yes.

(Molly): For food that stays
our hunger,

for rest that brings us ease,
for homes where memories linger,

we give our thanks for these.

- Amen.
- Amen.

- Amen.
- Amen!

(doorbell chimes)

- You know, I'll get that.
(clears throat)

(Maybel chuckles)
- Smells so good.

- Well, I hope you're hungry.

- The stuffing is incredible.
- No, that's mine.
- Save some for me.

(Maybel): It is a good stuffing.

- Look who I found.
You all remember Violet?

- Hello, hello. Sorry I'm late.

I ran into Jamie while we were
both doing

some last minute
Christmas shopping yesterday.

We ended up getting coffee
and closed down the shop

just talking about old times.

One thing led to another,
and here I am.

- Oh, it's just lovely to see
you again, Violet.

Paige, could you uh,
get another setting

and Jamie, sorry, James, could
you just bring over a chair?

- Yeah, there's one right
behind you there, Jamie.

- Hi, I'm Addie.

- Ah, okay. There you go.

- I'm a new family friend.

(Maybel): Oh, please,
everybody begin.

- Thank you.
- Hope you're all hungry.

So, Violet, what have you
been doing since --

- Since you broke up with
Jamie all those years ago?

- Well, if you remember,
I moved out west for college
right after high school.

And you know how after
you graduate you don't know
if you'll ever see anyone again,

or if it's the final goodbye?
But I guess some things are just
meant to be.

(Maybel chuckles wryly)

And then, after we reconnected,
I told Jamie he is the one
who got away.

I compare everyone
I've ever dated to him

and no one even comes close.
(chuckling)

- Oh, now isn't that sweet?

Addie, can I get you
anything else, dear?

- Oh no, I am full,

but everything was
absolutely delicious.

- Oh!
- So, Addie, you're new in town?

- I live in New York City.
- Oh?

- Yeah, I'm-I'm staying
at the Hartford Inn.

Actually,
Carter sends his best wishes.

- Oh, how nice.
He's a very kind man.

- Wait, if you live in New York
City well, how-how do you know
my mom?

- Okay, well so,
that's a funny story.

I was texting Paige.

- Yeah, and I finally got
my own phone, Uncle James.

- All right!
- And I wasn't wearing
my glasses

when I typed in
her number.

- And she accidentally
texted me.

We've been chatting
ever since.

- You bet!
(laughing)

- Are you serious?

- So, you invited
a complete stranger

to our home for Christmas?
I mean, no offense.

- Well, she's not
a stranger anymore.

- Well, we didn't know
that before today.

- But I have a sense
about people.

Besides, we have been
told not to neglect.

To show hospitality
to strangers

for thereby some have
entertained angels unawares.

- Ang... are you an angel?

- Oh, well, I had
to take off my wings.

They make it hard
to move around.
- Oh.

- Thank goodness for that.
I'm actually allergic
to feathers, so.

- Dad, I told you no dad jokes.

- Oh. Okay.

- Oh, I think we should
open presents now.

- Good idea.

(**)

- Thank you.

- Oh! Nice.

- Thanks, Uncle James.
- Ah, you're welcome, kiddo.

- There's a bike that goes
with that at home.

- Next year.
(all chuckle)

- Is-is there a bike?
- Yes.

- Aw. Well, Addie,

what are you waiting for?
Go ahead, open it.

- Okay.

It's beautiful.

- It's an ornament from me.
Everybody gets one.
It's tradition.

- Whether you want one
or not.

(all chuckle)

- Now, see the thing is, when
you're looking at your tree,

every ornament brings back
a memory.

- It's a beautiful Christmas
tradition. Thank you.

- Thank you.
- This is for you.

- Ooh.
- Thank you.

- My goodness.

Oh, oh my goodness, Addie,

that's beautiful.

Honestly,
you shouldn't have.

- You invited me into your home
for Christmas.

It's the least
I could do.

(Maybel): Well, I will always
treasure it, my dear.

It's beautiful.

Okay, so who's up for dessert.

- Me!
- I am.
(Addie): I'll help.

- Okay, thanks.
- Oh no, Mom, you sit, relax.

We'll uh... Addie and I
will go get it.

- Sure.
- Oh, thanks.

- Does your family celebrate
Christmas?

- That's a tactful way
of asking

why I'm with
your family and not my own.

(laughs)
- Well?

- Uh, my brother is a marine
ecologist in Australia.

- Mm-hmm.
- It's summer there,
it's his busy time,

and my dad's with him.

It's just the three of us,
so holidays are pretty low-key.

- What about your mom?

- She passed away when I was 15.

- Oh, I'm sorry.

We lost my dad
two years ago, so.

- I'm sorry.

- Since we're getting apologies
out of the way

I'll add mine for accusing you
of being a stranger.

(chuckles)
- That's okay,

I did have an escape plan
just in case.

- Well you know, our house
is filled with old photo albums
and family videos,

so the only peril
you'd be subjected to

is really sheer boredom if you
were forced to watch 'em all.

(laughs)

Is there a significant other
in the picture?

- Oh, I um...

I recently got out
of a long-term relationship.

I guess I knew he wasn't the one

but it's only been two months
and he's already engaged.

- Oh. Ouch.

- Hmm. So, after
that bombshell,

I figured why
not come here for Christmas
and risk it all?

- Well you know what?
Glad you did.

- Me too.

- So, how long are you staying?

- My train leaves
in the morning.

- That's too bad.
I thought maybe we could --

Hey.

- Hey.
Need some help?

- Sure.

- Come on, Jamie,
everyone's waiting.

- I suppose we should
probably...

- I'll grab the plates.

(Maybel): Bye honey.
Merry Christmas. I love you.

- Bye, Uncle James.

- It was great
to see you, kiddo.
- It was wonderful.

- Your food was fabulous.
- Oh, thank you.

- Bye, love you, bye.
- Merry Christmas, bro.

- Love you.
- Safe trip!

- Really good
to see you. Be well.
- You too, man. All right.

- Oh dear.

Where's Violet?

- Washing up.

- Oh, okay.

- Thank you guys, so much.

I... I haven't had a Christmas
like this since,

well, since I was a kid.

- Oh, we are so glad
you joined us.

It's like you've always
been a part of the family.

Isn't that right?

- Yeah, it's nice to finally
have someone around here

who appreciates
my sense of humor.

- I know, yeah.

Uh-oh. Look at that.

The mistletoe.
Well, it's tradition.

- Oh.
- It's bad luck not to kiss
under the mistletoe.

- Mom. Just for me, go ahead.

Eh. Yeah, excellent.

There you go.

- Hmm.

(laughs)

- Oh Violet, it was so
nice having you.

So lovely to see you again.

- Thank you for having me.
(James chuckles nervously)

- Thank you again.
We'll talk soon.

- Yeah, yeah. You take care
of yourself.

You're okay?
- You as well.

- Okay, great.
- Nice to meet you both.

- You too. And uh, safe travels
back to New York.

- Thanks.

(Maybel): Hmm.

(cheerful music)

I loved seeing your pictures
from Australia.

I'm really glad
you had a nice visit.

- Yeah, it was really nice
visiting with my brother.

Andrew's always trying
to convince my dad and me
to move there.

- Is Bruce moving? Are you?

- No! No, no, no.

Although, it would be nice
if we were all together.

(oven beeping)
Luc and I are actually doing
dinner with my dad tonight.

(gasps)

You were right!
Lower temperature worked.

- Oh, way to go!

There's nothing
like a warm Christmas cookie
for breakfast.

(chuckling)

Oh, there's somebody here
who would like to say
hello to you.

(James): Hey there, Addie.

- James!

When did you
get back from Chile?

- The other day.

I heard you were in Australia
not long ago. How was it?

- It was great if you don't
mind poisonous wildlife

lurking
around every corner.

- Koala bears
are pretty cuddly.

You didn't sneak one
outta the country for me,
did you?

- You know, I tried,
but they don't really like that.

- Aw...
- Where are you off to next?

- Uh, Ecuador. I leave tomorrow.

- So soon.
Are you back for Christmas?

- I doubt it but uh,
I'm gonna try.

- Well, nice to see you.
Safe travels.

- Thanks.

Take care of yourself.
- You too.

(Maybel): Goodbye, Addie.
- Bye!

(sighs)
- Now, that's a nice girl.

- That she is.

Don't think I don't know
what you're trying to do, Mom.

- I have no idea what
you're talking about.

- Uh-huh.

Didn't you tell me she has
a new boyfriend, a Duke?

- Luc.
- Luc. Luc, right.

A server
at a restaurant?

- Chef and he owns
his own restaurant.

- There you go.
- But you know what?

They haven't been dating
for very long

and I really don't
think it's serious.

- I gotta go do laundry
and start packing.

- Nice girls are hard to find.

- Believe me, I know.

- Yeah.

(Addie): I'm so sorry Luc
couldn't make it.

- Yeah, what happened with that?
- There's this big New York
food critic

who once wrote this piece
about his air-fried duck confit

and millefeuille and
he's coming in tonight.

- Well, it does sound
pretty important.

- Yeah, I mean, the review
could make or break
his restaurant,

so he has to be there.

- Well, that is perfectly
understandable

and I wish Luc
all the best.

- Thank you. I will tell him.
- Thank you.

- He did give me a little grief
we weren't eating at
his restaurant.

- Do you wanna go? We haven't
ordered any food yet.

- No! No, we always come here.

This is like our one
holiday tradition.

- Yes. I did wanna speak
to you about Christmas, uh...

- Okay. Yeah, I messaged Andrew
about his flight but I missed
a call.

- Right, right. Well,
slight change of plans.

- Is he okay?
- Yep, your brother's fine.

He's leading a new project
in Queensland and he only gets
a couple days off this time, so.

- Okay. I mean,
I understand that.

- Right.
- So, he's just gonna do
Christmas with Madison's family?

- Well, here's the other thing.
Uh, he and Madison have decided
to end things.

- What?

- Yeah, I mean this,
it was mutual.

So, they both decided
it was the right thing to do.
It's just...

- Okay, so...

are you thinking you wanna
go back for Christmas again?

- Well, your brother
is pretty upset.

- No, I'm sure he is.
You should, you should go.

- I just, you know, this is
the year I'm supposed to spend
with you.

That was the deal I --
- It's okay.

I get to spend
the rest of the year with you.

I don't wanna be selfish. We can
celebrate when you get back.

- Yeah. Here I go leaving
you alone at Christmas.

- I won't be alone.
Luc promised that he would take
the day off.

- Yeah?
- Yeah.

- Okay. I don't know.

- Dad, I'll be fine.
Go see Andrew.

But what happened?
- I know!

- Oh, thank you. I need
an after lunch pick me up.

- Mm-hmm.

- So, are you going back
to Vermont for Christmas?

- No. I have plans with Luc.

- Oh, right, Luc.

- He's great, right?

- Hmm, all that matters
is that you are happy.

- Yeah.

- So, how is James?

- He's in South America.

- Hmm, it's too bad
it's so far away.

- We are just friends.

Besides, he's with Violet
and I'm with Luc.

- Uh, from what you told me
about last year,

I am telling you right now,
this thing with Violet,

this is not gonna last.
I'm surprised that it has lasted
this long.

- Really?
- Mm-hmm.
(Addie's phone pings)

- It's from Luc.
- Oh, speak of the...
I mean, boyfriend.

- Bad news.
- What's wrong?

- Luc's manager took a new job.

He says it will be "impossible
to find a new manager
during the holidays."

Which means he can't leave
the restaurant.

- Oh, and let me guess,
he has to cancel your plans
for Christmas.

- Good guess.

- You don't seem
that mad about it.

- I'll make plans.

- Hmm. So...

is James gonna
be home for Christmas?

(Addie chuckles)
What? I am just asking
for a friend.

- I don't know.

But I should call Nana.

(**)

- Oh!

Merry Christmas, Addie!

- Merry Christmas to you, too!

- Welcome back to Hartford.

- Oh, thank you.
I'm so happy to be back.

- And we're happy to have you.
(Addie giggles)

How's that old New York City?

- Busy as ever.

- Uh-huh.
So you've had a good year?

- Yeah, yeah. It went by in
a bit of a blur.

I can't believe
it's Christmas already.

- It'll happen.
My mother used to say

the time goes faster as
you get older,

so be sure
to cherish each moment.

- She's right.
That's good advice.

- I expect I'll be seeing you
later today

at the... Granways.

- Yeah. Yeah, I'll be there
for dinner.

Are... are you coming?
- Yeah.

Maybel heard that my son
deployed last week.

It's hard to have him away,

especially during the holidays.
But I'm so proud of him.

- I bet you are.
Thank him for his service.

- I will. Thank you.

And knowing that
I was all alone,

Maybel graciously invited me
to join her

and her family
for Christmas dinner.

- She's just wonderful,
isn't she?

- Oh, she...

lives the Christmas spirit.

Oh yeah.

Maybel's...
(chuckles)

...one of a kind, all right.

- She speaks very highly
of you, too.

- Oh, indeed? Oh.

(stammers)
You don't say?

- I only speak the truth.

- Oh, uh, um you're in the,
in the same room on
the second floor.

- Great.
- Do you need some help
with your bags?

- No. No, I got it.
I'll see you tonight.

- Yeah. See ya.

(**)

(knock echoes on door)

(Maybel): Oh, oh, come in!

- Hello?

Hi, Nana!

- Oh, Addie! Oh, hi!

I'm sorry, we had an emergency
in the kitchen,

but everything's
all better now. And hi!

- It is so nice to see you.
And you look fantastic.

- Oh, thank you.
And so do you, of course.

(Addie giggles)
Well, I'm very sorry your plans
with Luc didn't work out.

Actually, I'm not,
because I'm thrilled
that you're here with us.

(laughing)

- James?

- Hey there, stranger.

- Hi!
- Oh, this is great
to see you again.

- You too!
When did you get to town?

- Couple days ago.

- And how's Violet?
Where is she?

- We broke up over the summer.

- Oh. I-I didn't know that.

- Yeah.
- I thought I texted you when
you were in Australia?

- Oh, okay, that makes sense.
I didn't have great service.

- Oh, I wondered why
you didn't reply.

(chuckling)
- I'm sorry.

- Are you? 'Cause no
one else seems to be.

- Oh. Yeah, well, I just, I
wanna make sure you're okay now.

- Oh, no, no, no, I'm good.
I'm good.

We both changed way
too much since high school

and to tell you the truth,
I probably should've ended it
sooner than I did.

Long distance relationships
never really work out.

- I'm sorry, I just want you
to be happy.

I want all my children
to be happy.

And you Addie, too, I want you
to be happy, too.

- Aw.

(Will): Hello, hello.
(Maybel): Hi, kids!

(all): Merry Christmas.

- Hello!
- You too.
- Hi.

- You have got
to stop growing up.

- Ah, tell me about it.
My little baby's already
in middle school.

They grow up so quick.
Should we have another?

(stammers)

I think that's a yes.

(laughing)
Do you want kids?

- I-I don't know.
We haven't even discussed
marriage, let alone kids.

- Well, I tell you what,
I want a bunch myself,

and I'm gonna name them all
Paige, the boys and the girls.

- Can't do that.
- Sure I can.

Then I just have
to call one name and they all
come a-runnin', including you.

- You'll make a fabulous father.

(Addie and Paige giggle)
- Mom, are-are you expecting
someone else?

- Yes, I've invited --
(doorbell chimes)

Oh! That must be him.

- Who'd you invite?
- I don't know.

- It's probably Carter.
He owns the Hartford Inn.

- And she told you?
- He mentioned it
when I checked in.

- Oh.
- Oh, look who's
come for dinner.

- Oh!
- Carter! Merry Christmas.

- Oh, thank you.
Merry Christmas, everyone.

- So glad you could join us.
- Hi.

- Yeah.
- Ooh, and such beautiful
flowers. Thank you.

Oh, my, they're so beautiful,
thank you.

Here you go.

Oh, thank you, sir.
(giggles)

And you can take a seat
right there.

- So, what could we get
you to drink, Carter?

- Oh, well, a glass of that
would be great, thank you.

- Well, James, I think it's
your turn to carve the turkey.

- Yes, it is. Okay.

Here we go.

- I bet ya Luc carves
a mean turkey.

- Luc is Addie's boyfriend,

and he has his own
French restaurant.

- Luc has his own
French restaurant?

- Mm-hmm. C'est Délicieux.
It's on the Upper East Side.

- Wow.
- What kind of foods
are French foods?

- Fries.
- And snails.

- Ha-ha, Uncle James.

- And chocolate souffle.

- Mm.

- And didn't you tell me
he actually has a Michelin star?

- Yes, he does.
- Oh, that's very impressive.

- Too bad he couldn't make it
with you.

I'd love to have
a professional chef
cook us dinner.

(all chuckle)
- I don't know, personally,

I think there's nothing better
than a home-cooked
Christmas dinner,

made with Nana's love.

- Thank you, sweetie.

Addie, would you like
to say grace this year?

- Sure. I would love to.

- For food that stays
our hunger,

for rest that brings us ease,

for homes where memories linger,

we give our thanks
for these. Amen.

(all): Amen.

(Maybel): Well,
let's begin, shall we?

(all chatter indistinctly)

- Are you hungry?
- I'm starving.

- Good, good, good.

- My mom mentioned
your boyfriend cancelled
Christmas plans last minute.

I'm sorry.
- Are you?

- No, not really.

So, are you two pretty serious?

- Yeah, I mean, we're still
getting to know each other.

Between our two jobs, we don't
really get to spend that much
time together.

- Ah. That's tough.

Do you know, from
what I've heard,

Duke doesn't really sound --
- Luc.

- Luc. Doesn't really
sound like your type.

- Well, I was surprised
Victoria was your type.

- Violet. And uh, touché.

- You know, I really don't have
a type.

Truth is, I've never
actually been in love before.

And that's the look I usually
get when I say that.

- You've never been in love?

- Well, I've cared about women
I've dated in the past
of course,

and I've been infatuated
more than once, but uh,

I don't know, I feel like
when I finally find the woman

whose happiness is more
important than my own,

that's when
I'll know I'm in love.

- Wow, okay.

- Pretty profound, right?

(both chuckle)

Oh, oh.
(winces)

- Are you okay?

- Uh, I was just moving
a patient the other day

and I felt a little pop.
- Well, even doctors
have back problems.

- Yeah.

- Uh, do-do you want
me to have a look?

- Um, yeah, sure.

- Okay.

- You know, the pain's not
excruciating,

so I don't think
it's a herniated disc, but...

- It doesn't look like
a herniated disc.

You are a mess.

- So I've been told.

- You're tight.
- Yep.

- Here, hold still.

- Huh. That feels
a little better.
- Ahem. What's this?

- Uh, nothing,

it's strictly professional.
- Chiropractic treatment.

- She's a chiropractor, so.

(both chuckle nervously)

- Can we open presents now?

- Y-yes! What a good idea.

- Huh.

- I'll put your bill
in the mail.
- Perfect.

- Let's go.
- Okay.

- Aw.

- Beautiful.
(Maybel): Everybody gets one.

- Ah, thanks Mom.

- Ah, I'm honored.

- Oh!

Oh. Sneakers.

- Those are the ones
you wanted, right?

- Very practical.

(all laugh)

- Addie, why don't you
open that one from me?

- Oh, okay.

Did you make this?

- Yes, I did.

- Wow, I love it. Thank you.

- Well, thank you for
my beautiful bracelet.

- Look it!
- Oh.

- Oh, it's beautiful.

- Thanks, Addie.
- You're welcome.

- Here, let me help you.

- Aw, this is so cozy.

Oh, this is for you.

- Oh, what have we got here?

(laughs)

You did it.

You brought me a koala
from Australia.

- I did.
- Adorable, thank you.

- You're welcome.
- So cool.

All right, and for you.

- Really? You shouldn't have.

- Come on. Open it up.

- Okay.

Wow, James, I --

- What's... what's
the charm, is it a bird?

- A bird?

- Thought you'd appreciate it.

Now you don't have to hide
your wings.

- It's an angel.

- Angel, yeah.

- Is that an emerald?

- That's my birthstone.

Thank you.

- You're welcome.

- Okay, so let's watch
the movie now?

- I gotta walk off that amazing
meal. Anybody up for a walk?

- A walk?
That sounds good to me.

- What?
- Eh.

- Oh, um...
um on second thought,

...uh maybe later.

After the movie.

- I'll go.
- Great, I'll go grab our coats.

- Great.

- Hi, Santa.
- Hi, Santa. Merry Christmas.

- This town is adorable.

- Yeah, you know, they say you
can't go home again

because it just won't be
the same

but every time I come back,
I appreciate it more and more.

- Wow, and you've been to some
pretty amazing places
in the world.

- Yeah.

Yeah, I have.
I am grateful

for all those opportunities
but you know,

I'm even more grateful for being
able to help the people I have.

- They're lucky to have you.

- Thank you.
Sweet of you to say.

No, I just,
I feel very fortunate.

Try not to take
anything for granted.

- You're right.
We are very fortunate.

- Yeah. And thank you so much
for walking with me

'cause I needed the extra steps
to walk off that...

those two pieces
of pumpkin pie.

- I think you had three.

- You caught me.

- So, do you have
any plans in the new year?

- Yeah, I leave
for Brazil next week.

- Brazil, wow!
How long is the assignment?

- A year, maybe more.

- That's a long time.

- Yeah. Yeah, it is.
I'm looking forward to it.

Although, my dream job
is Jamaica.

- Jamaica would be
a dream job location.

Have you applied?
- Oh yeah,
I've applied several times,

but there just hasn't been
any openings in the past
three years.

You know, it's a pretty
popular choice.

- I can imagine why.

- Yeah.
(phone ringing)

- You?
- Yeah.

- If you need to take that...
- Um, it's okay,
I'll call him back.

- When I was... I was in Tokyo
three years ago

and they talked about this
saying Koi no Yokan.

- Koi no Yokan?

- Yeah, oh nice work.
(both chuckle)

It translates to the feeling
of knowing

that you will soon
fall in love with the person
you just met.

- I like that.

- Yeah. Kinda takes the
pressure off, doesn't it? Hmm.

- Hi, James!

- Merry Christmas!

You know, that's another great
thing about growing up

in such a small town,
you know almost everyone.

- It's definitely a plus.
- Yeah.

- And the opposite of growing up
in a big city.

I mean,
you're lucky if you even know
two of your neighbors.

- Ah, yeah. I can imagine.

Ooh, well, it looks like
the family's getting ready
to leave.

We should probably
go say bye.
- Okay.

(laughing, chatting)

- Oh, sweetie pie, I love you.

- Oh, Merry Christmas.
- Oh, it was a wonderful
Christmas. Wasn't it fun?

- I love you.
- You're amazing.
And so are you.

- Bye.
- Merry Christmas.
Nice to see you guys.

- You too.
- We'll see you very soon, huh?

(Will): So good to see you.
- Bye, thanks.
- Safe trip. Merry Christmas.

(Maybel): Well.
- Merry Christmas. I love you.

- You too,
I love you too, honey.

Will you call me when
you get back to New York?

- I will.
- Okay, great. Great,
great, great.

Oh, you know, I wanted to give
you some shortbread.

You can't
go home empty-handed.

- Oh, okay,
I'm ready for shortbread.

- Yeah.

- Well, good luck in Brazil.

- Oh, thank you.

- If you're ever
in New York City...

- You'll be the first
one I'd call.

- Good.

(soft music)

- Good night.

- Good night.

(cheerful music)

(Addie): We'll see you next
week, Karen. Have a good night.

- Hey, are you free Friday?

- For you? Yes.

If you're trying to set me up
on a blind date, no.

- Well, Zach and I
will be there, too.

- I appreciate it
but no thank you.

- Come on. Come out!
You have been mopey ever since
you ended it with Luc.

- No, I mean, that was
the easiest breakup
I've ever had.

I told him the relationship
wasn't working and he said
"C'est la vie."

And then he went back
to his coq au vin.

- So, is all of this
about James?

- How could it be about James?

He's in Brazil.

Also, James is the one
that said long distance
relationships never work.

- One of these days,
you are gonna have to look
at why

you're only attracted
to emotionally stunted
or unavailable men.

- That is not true.
- Mark? Luc?

I mean, you keep
on opening yourself up

to the wrong guys because
you think they're safer.

But you still get hurt.

- Didn't you mention earlier
you had something you wanted
to tell me?

- Yes! Actually uh, Zach and I
put in an offer on a house

in the suburbs,
and it was accepted.

(gasps)
- Congratulations!

- Thank you. Thank you.
We're excited

but the commute
is really long

so I've started looking
for something closer to home.

- What?
- I put in my two weeks'
notice this morning.

I know, I know, it's a shock,

and I didn't wanna say anything
until we knew for sure.

- I'm really happy for you guys.

But I am gonna miss you.

- Well, there is a spare room

so you can come and stay
anytime and...

and it's only
an hour away.

- I will.

- So, have you heard from James?

- I don't know.
I got a few postcards.

I don't think he's coming home
for Christmas this year.

- You didn't answer
my question.

What are you afraid of?

- I'm not afraid.

- Well then, call him and tell
him that you can't stop
thinking about him.

- That you wanna see him
so much that you bought a ticket

and you'll be in Rio next week.

Or-or show up and tell him
in person.

- I can't do that.

- What are you so afraid of?

- Three interviews
and no callbacks.

I mean, maybe
I should just stop looking
and stay here.

Ugh, but with Traci gone.

- You keep looking, Addie.
Something will come up.

(sighs heavily)

So uh, is there anything
on the dating front?

- No.
- No?

- No. No one worth
a second date with.

- Addie, I know nothing's
more painful

than losing someone
that you love so completely.

And I know nothing's scarier
than opening up again

and risking being hurt.

But love's worth it, honey.

- First Traci, now you.
What is this?

Psychoanalysis therapy day
for Addie?

- Your mother loved with
all her heart

and she wouldn't want you
to miss out on that
in your life,

especially because of her.

- I miss her.
- Yeah, me too.

It's... it's tough.

And it hurts, but true love,

whenever you find it,
oh Addie, it's worth it.

This is really good.
- Yeah, it is good.

- You booked those train tickets
for Christmas yet?

- Yeah, Maybel invited me to
stay for a few days this year.

- Did she? What is that,
three times in three years?

- Mm-hmm.
- Yeah, you thinking
of turning us in?

- No. But they are like
extended family now.

And it's only
four hours to Hartford.

- Mm-hmm.

Yeah. You know um...

Andrew's been asking us
to move to Australia.

- Yes.
- Yeah.

Well, he was thinking,
when I go this time
for Christmas

that um...
maybe I should stay.

- What?
- Yeah.

- Wow!

You're thinking of moving.

- Well, I would never
wanna leave you alone.

- That's sweet of you,
but I'm-I'm fine, Dad.

What do you, what do you want?
I mean, what...

what would make
you happy?

- Well, uh, you know I love you
and your brother equally.

- Yes, I love you too.

- Right. Um...

I had such fun
last time I was there.

I was working with
the Ecological Marine Society.

It was... it just felt so good
to feel useful again.

- Dad, I think you should do it.

- Yeah?
- Yeah!

I mean, what are you doing
in your retirement here?

Sitting around,
worrying about me.

- The only thing that would
make it better, of course,

is if you moved out
to Australia with us.

(chuckles)
Turns out that Andrew,

he's got a friend,
he owns a clinic. They're
looking for chiropractors.

- Wow, you guys have
this all planned out.

- Yes, we do. You know why?

Because family, no matter
how you define it,

it's really
the most important thing.

- Yeah.

Tell Andrew to send
me the application.

- Really?
- Yeah, I'll look at it.

- He'll be delighted.

- You're moving to Australia?

- Yeah, it's crazy, right?
- What?

(laughs)

Nana, how are you?

- Well, I'm-I'm great, but um,

I just wanted to let you know
that I've been outvoted

and it's been decided
that I'm not hosting
Christmas this year.

- Oh no! I mean, I understand.
I'm sure it's a lot of work.

So, I guess I'll see you
in the new year?

- Oh no, Addie,
we're not cancelling Christmas,
I'm just not hosting it.

- Oh. Okay, good.

It's become one of
my new favorite traditions.

- Yeah, mine too.

- So, if you're not
hosting, uh, who is?

- James.

- James? I thought
he wasn't home 'til January?

- Well, his plans changed.
I-I thought I told you?

- Nope.

- Oh. Well, okay then,
we'll see you really soon. Bye!

- Okay, bye.
- Hugs!

- Hmm.

(**)

You were right, this year
went by even faster than
last year.

How are you?
How was your year?

- I have to say, it's one
of the best years

I've had in a long time.
Maybe ever.

- Really? I'm so happy
to hear that.

- It's so good of you
to come over and say hello.

- Yeah! And I'm checking in.

- What? You're not
in the system.

And when I saw there
was no reservation, I assumed --

- No, no, I... I went online
and made a booking about
a month ago.

I... I have my confirmation
receipt if you wanna see it.

- No, no. We upgraded
the system and I'm...

I'm afraid we lost
several reservations.

- Oh no. Um... okay.

Well, is there any availability?

- I'm so sorry.
We're completely full.

- Oh. Well,
is there a B&B or a hotel?

- No. Um,
why don't you phone Maybel?

- Good idea.

- Hi, it's Addie.
Yes. Yeah, I've made it.

Um, but my reservation
has gone MIA, so...

- I'm sorry.

- Really? Okay, thank you. Bye.

She said I can stay with her.

- I knew she wouldn't leave
you out in the cold.

- By the way, I wanted
to ask, how's your son doing?

- Good. I spoke with him
earlier today.

He's hoping to get home
this summer.

I can hardly wait to see him.
Thank you for asking.

- I'm really glad to hear that.

(inn phone rings)
- Oh, oh, just um...

- Sure.
- Let me get it.

- James!

- Hey, Addie.

- Hi!

- Uh, my mom had a few things
to take care of

so I offered to pick you up.
Hope you don't mind.

- No, not at all. It's great
to see you. I wanna hear all
about Brazil.

- Rio was incredible. I'll tell
you all about it later.

- I look forward
to hearing them.

How does it feel
being back after a year?

- Happy to be home. Um, it was
beautiful, people were amazing,

but the job itself was
a little exhausting.

I may need you to take
another look at my neck.

- Happy to. Free of a charge
as a thank you for picking me up
today.

- Oh, fair deal. Is this it?

- That's it.
- So, when's
your next adventure?

- My next adventure is in
the exhilarating world

of do-it-yourself
home repairs.

- What?

You bought a house?

- I've actually owned it
for a few years.

Tenants moved out last month
so it's perfect timing.

- That's great.
- It's a little small,
but it's home.

- Are you kidding? This is like,
a mansion in New York City.

And the yard is great.

- To be honest, I actually had
an ulterior motive in bringing
you here first.

- Really, and what is that?

- I've never actually hosted
a Christmas dinner

so I could use
all the help I can get. Hmm?

- I'd be happy to help.
- I was hoping you'd say that.

So, I'll give you the VIP tour

and then you can get to
scrubbing the chimney, the oven.

(both laugh)

Oh, did my mom tell you
about my girl, Lily?

- Uh, no.

You'll have to meet her before
I take you to my mom's house.

- Can't wait to meet her.

- Come on!

- Here it is.

I plan on redoing
both the bathrooms and putting
in new flooring, but --

- He's a carpenter.
- With a degree from YouTube.

(laughs)
- Is there anything
you can't do?

- Lily!

Lily!

(barking)
Oh, there she is.

There she is.
There she is.

Ah, who's a good girl?

- I thought... never mind. Hi!

- Oh, she's usually pretty shy
with new people.

- She's so sweet.
When did you get a dog?

- My neighbors didn't wanna
kennel her while they're
on vacation,

so I offered to look after her.
She's going to be joining us
for Christmas.

- Add pet sitter extraordinaire
to your resume.

- Oh, it's on there.

(laughs)

You know, the real selling
points of this place
is the in-law suite.

I have my boxes to unpack
in there right now

but someday when keeping up
her own house becomes too much,

my mom can live here.
- You're a good son.

- Well, she's a great mom.
It's the least I could do.

So, ready to get started?

- I'm ready.

- Good. Because...

- Oh, you weren't kidding.
You do have a lot to do.

- Yeah, you have no idea.

- We have two days
'til Christmas. We can do this.

- I'm holding you to it.
- But I'm not sweeping.

- Deal.

- Do you know that the number
one cause of fires
over the holidays

are people not watering
their trees?

- I did not.

- Mm-hmm.

- Your tree is looking
a little sparse.

- Ah, don't worry, the ornament
queen is on her way.

(car horn toots)

Oh, the ornaments are here.

- Great.

(sighs heavily)

- Oh, where's Addie?

- Well, hello to you, too.

- Oh, honey, you know
my darling, handsome son,

I love you. Oh, there she is!
- Hi, Nana.

- Oh, it's so good to see you.
And two days early!

- You too. Hi, Carter.
- Hello, hello.

- And you look gorgeous
as usual.

- Thank you.
- Doesn't she look gorgeous?

- That she does.

- You, you look fantastic.
How are you doing?

- Well, I feel fantastic.

Carter helped me bring over
the decorations you wanted,
so here you go.

- Let me grab that from you.

Would you guys like
to come inside?

Addie was just about
to make her world-famous
eggnog from scratch.

- Is that right?
- Yes! But then James said

that his recipe
was so much better.

(Maybel and Carter laugh)
- Well, actually, we can't stay

because we're on our way
to the grocery store to get
pumpkin pie ingredients.

- Yeah, she doesn't know this
yet but pumpkin pies are
my specialty.

- I did not know that.
I'll see you two later.

- Bye.
- Bye, guys.
- Thank you for helping me

down these stairs
that don't have a railing.

- Okay, Ma,
I'll put in a railing.

- It's looking better already.

You know, I'm going to have
to apologize to my mom

for giving her such a hard time
about buying so many ornaments
over all these years.

- Your mom seems really happy.
She and Carter are adorable
together.

- He's a good man.
He's really good to her
and she's happy. I'm happy.

- I'm having a hard time
picturing you as a contented
homeowner.

- Well, truth is, I was offered
a position in Jamaica.

- Your dream job.
- Well, I asked to defer
to a later date.

- What? You didn't accept it?

- A couple days before
I was offered the position,
my mom slipped on some ice.

- What?
- She's fine, just a little
bruised, but you know,

it made me realize she needs
family nearby.

I wanna be close
in case she needs anything.

- I'm glad she's okay.

And I understand wanting
to be nearby family.

I really miss my dad
and my brother.

- Well, I hear you may be
moving to the Gold Coast.

- I haven't figured it out yet.

There's nothing really
keeping me in New York.

- All right, pros and cons.

- Pros, my dad and brother
are there,

I have somewhere to stay,
it's beautiful.

- Cons?
- Poisonous wildlife.

(laughs)
- What else?

- I don't know, I... I've always
lived in the same borough.

I work at my first job,
I-I see my childhood doctor.

I get to go to the same deli
and bakery I've always
gone to.

- So, the fear of change
is on the list.

- Maybe?

And I need a job.

I've applied to a clinic and
I haven't heard back.

That's one of
the two big deciding factors.

- What's the other one?

You don't have a special someone
in your life I'm not aware of,
do you?

- Yeah. No, not uh, well...

You should put this up.

- Okay.

There. How's that look?

- Perfect.

- Hmm.

Um, so, what's, uh what's
next on the list?

- You tell me.

- My grandma used to make these
after the first snow fell
every year

to feed the birds and
the squirrels during the winter.

Just wanted to surprise my mom.

- Aw, that's really sweet.

So uh, what do we do?

- You've never decorated
pinecones?

- No, never.

- Bird feeders?

- New York City, remember?

- Oh, you are in for a treat.

All right, start by
picking a pinecone.

- Mm-hmm.
- Get it covered with a bunch
of peanut butter.

Dip it in the birdseed,
then voila, ready to hang.

- Okay, sounds easy enough.

Let me try.

Peanut butter.

- There you go.

Get it all over.

- I got a lot. Okay.

- Perfect.
- Bird seed.

Voila!

- A Christmas masterpiece.

- A masterpiece?

I think someone's
been into the eggnog.

- All right, let's see.

(Lily barks)

- I bet she smells
the peanut butter.

- Yeah, you know what?
I should probably let her out.

- Okay. I'm gonna make
a few more of these.

- All right. Have fun!
- How cute.

- Adorable.

(**)

(doorbell rings)
It's open!

(Addie): Good morning.
- Hey, Addie.

- Ooh, it is freezing out there.

- My mom give you a ride?

- Nope, I walked.

It's six blocks.

- Ah. City girl.

- And I stopped for coffee
along the way.

- All right, thank you.

- He cooks!

- One of your top qualifications
in a man, if I recall.

- Yeah, well that quality's
gone slightly down the list
since last Christmas.

But I love
a home-cooked meal.

- Good to hear because I could
use all the help I could get.

I have no clue what to do
with these. Any ideas?

- Yes. Do you have
a recipe book?

- Um... I think so.

Let's see. Yep. Here is it.

- Okay. Uh, we could do mashed,

roasted, smashed, scalloped,

loaded, wedges, pancakes,
or salad?

- Hmm.
Quite the versatile vegetable.

- I vote traditional mashed.

- Traditional mashed
is my favorite, too.

All right,
well, let's get started.

- You need to peel it first.

- Right, peel first,
then mash. Okay.

- Sink.
- Wash. Got it. Okay.

Oh, that is looking good.
Nice work.

- Thank you.
- You have earned yourself
some hot cocoa.

- I would love some.
But what's next on the list?

- Defrost the turkey.
- Good.

- Here you are.

- Yum. You even added
marshmallows.

- Yeah, a little bonus
for all your help today.

(giggles)

- We make a good team.

- Yeah, we do.

Did you see that?
A shooting star.

- Wow, yeah. Make a wish.

- What'd you wish for?

- I wished for Christmas dinner
to be a success.

How 'bout you?

- Yeah, yeah,
something like that.

- Ooh, that reminds me,

it's your tradition to open
a gift on Christmas Eve, right?

- You remembered that?

- Of course. From your first
Christmas with us.

- Wow.

That means so much.
Thank you.

- You're welcome.

- James...
(James' phone rings)

Do you need to get that?

- It's my sister. She's already
called three times

to remind me to defrost
the turkey and set my alarm

to wake up early enough
to put it in the oven.

Think I'd never cooked
a turkey before.

- Have you cooked
a turkey before?

- No. That's not the point.

- It's getting late.

You have to get up early
with the turkey, so,

I should probably go.

- Yeah. I'll grab my keys.

(**)

Merry Christmas. Love you, Dad,
and Andrew.

Talk soon. Bye.

(phone rings)

Traci! Merry Christmas.
How's Florida?

(Traci): Oh, it's sunny
and amazing.

I love our Christmases
at the beach.

My mother-in-law, Kathy,
she goes all out.

It's her new tradition.

- That's great.

- So, did you tell James
how you feel?

What did he say?

- Uh, well, I haven't found
the right moment yet.

- Right, 'cause you've
only had three years.

- It's been three Christmases.
Technically, only two years.

- You can't risk two more
or even one more.

- I know.

I know, you're right.
I'm...

I'm gonna tell him today.

- Good for you.

- What if he doesn't
feel the same?

- Well then, you'll know
for sure.

And you can move on.

And you won't waste the rest of
your life wondering what if.

- Okay, you're right.
You're right.

I am going to tell
him today.

Hmm. I see that
Santa was here.

- Yeah, and the proof
is all over the table.

- I didn't know reindeer
were such messy eaters.

- Right? Though, in all
fairness, they were probably
in a bit of a hurry

having to visit
half a billion households.

- Hmm, good point.

(Paige): Anybody home?
- Yep, come on in.

- Oh, it looks like Santa
was here.

Aunt Addie.
- Hi!

- And Uncle James.
- Hey there, nugget.

Where's your mom and dad?

- Oh, they forgot the green bean
casserole,

so they dropped me off
and went back home to get it.

- Oh.
- And Nana said that she's
waiting for her bread rolls

to rise so she's gonna be
a little late.

- Okay, that's fine, we can --
- Is something burning?

- The turkey. Oh no!
Oh no, no, no, no.

- Oh, that's not good.

- No! Oh, no, no, no.

- Oh, that's burnt.

- Ah.
- That definitely does
not look edible.

- I don't understand.
I did everything right.

It's a brand new oven. What
would make it smoke like that?

- Did you use a dripping pan?

- What's a dripping pan?

- Maybe it's salvageable.

- Hmm, unfortunately,
I don't think it is.

- No.
- Can we order pizza?

- We are not ordering pizza,
okay?

Um, let's see, what do we
got, hmm?

Let's see. We've got
hot dogs and fish sticks?

- No and no.
How about a frozen pizza?

- Where's the nearest
deli or grocery store?

- Unfortunately, this is
Hartford, not New York City.

Any grocery store within
a 50-mile radius is gonna be
sold out of turkey by now.

- Yeah, that could be a problem.

- Ah, this is such a disaster.

- Because you burnt the turkey.

- Because you burnt the turkey.

- Because I burnt the turkey.

(all laugh)

I'm never gonna hear the end
of this

if I serve hot dogs and
fish sticks the first time

I host
a family Christmas dinner.

- Seriously.

- You said the stores
are out of turkey,

but I think I have a solution.

- I'll set the table!
- Thanks, Paige.

- Thank you, kiddo.

- Is that everything?

- Yeah, I think
we've got all of it.

- Okay.

- Where'd you come up with this?

- Oh, Luc mentioned it once.

- Well, thank you, Luc,
for being a great chef

and for also
not being a great boyfriend.

- What?

- Or you'd be dining on crepes
in the city

instead of helping us
do turkey damage control.

(laughs)
- Okay, well,

I've always preferred
a home-cooked meal to
a fancy restaurant.

- Same.

Wow, it looks great. Addie,
thank you for everything.

I mean, especially today.
You're a great person to have
around in a crisis.

- Well, like you said, we make
a great team.

- We sure do.

Wow.

- James...

- Mm-hmm?
- I um...

(Maybel): Merry Christmas!
- Hey. Merry Christmas, Mom.

(all): Merry Christmas.

- Oh, my goodness.

- Should I put these
under the tree?

- Sure, yeah.

(all chatting indistinctly)

- I would never have thought
to air fry prime rib, James,

but it looks incredible.
It is for us though, right?

- Yeah.
- What happened to the turkey?

(Paige): Don't ask.

- Well, you know,
Addie and I thought that

we would change things up
this year and try something
a little different.

- Well, I think it's marvelous.
I, myself, love prime rib.

- James, when were
you gonna tell us?

- Tell you what?
- Well, we heard that you got
a medical assignment in Jamaica.

Congrats.

- Well, you know, there are no
secrets in a big family. Sorry.

- Well um, nothing's actually
been decided yet, so...

- Well, you wouldn't turn it
down on account of me,
would you?

- Yeah, isn't Jamaica
your dream job?

- Yes, it is.

- Huh.

You know, I think
it's time to eat.

- Um, before we uh, sit down
at the table, I...

I wanna say something.

Maybel, I never believed
that I'd find again

the kind of happiness that
you brought into my life.

And if you'll have me,

I wanna spend the rest
of my life making you
just as happy.

- Uh...
- If you'll marry me?

(Maybel): Oh! Any objections?

(all): No.
- Yes!

Yes, my darling,
I will marry you.

- Help me up so I can
give you a kiss.

- Okay! Okay! Mwah!

Oh! Oh!

(Addie): I'm so happy for you.

- Thank you and it'll be your
turn soon enough, Addie.

I have a sense
about these things.

(Addie): Congratulations!

- Congratulations, Mom.

- Thanks.
- Isn't that something?

Oh my goodness.

- Welcome to the family, Carter.
Congratulations.

- Thanks, James.
Thank you so much.

Oh darling, I'm so happy.

Here, look at that.

(indistinct chatter)

- I am so stuffed I could burst.

- Everything was perfect.

(Maybel): That was
a wonderful dinner.

Thank you James
and Addie.

- It was all Addie.
- Oh, no, I definitely
can't take all the credit.

(phone pings)

Weird. I missed a call.

I have a voicemail.
I should take this.

Sorry, excuse me.
- Oh, sure, sure.

(Dr. Yorkie): Hi Addie, this is
Dr. Rick Yorkie with Reef Coast
Chiropractic.

My apologies for calling you
over the Christmas holidays

but we reviewed your application
and I have some good news.

We'd like to offer you
a position with our practice.

Please let me know at
your earliest convenience

so we can get
the paperwork started.

We'd like to get you here
as soon as possible.

Merry Christmas.

(Addie sighs)

- Hey, congratulations.

There's your deciding factor.

- Yeah. And congrats to you.

Now you're free
to go to Jamaica.

- What do you mean?

- Well, with your mom getting
married, she'll have Carter,

she won't be alone. You won't
have to look after her.

- Yeah.

Hey, if you need any client
testimonial, five stars.

(laughs)
- Okay.

Make sure you send me
a postcard from Jamaica.

- Only if you send me one
from Australia.

- Deal.

(Maybel): Isn't it funny how
a wrong text three Christmases
ago led to all of this?

- I know. I'm so grateful
you texted the wrong number.

- So am I, dear.
(laughing)

- I'm so happy for you guys.

- We appreciate it.

- Thanks.

Good night. Mwah!
We'll meet you in the car.

- Yeah.
- Bye, sweetie.

- Thanks, Uncle James.

- Ah, you're welcome, nugget.

- Well uh, safe travels back
to the Big Apple, Addie,

and we all wish you
good luck in Australia.

When do you move?
- They want her
to start January 9th.

- So soon?

Well, you have a lot
to do between now and then,
packing and everything.

- Yeah. Yeah, it's a... it's
a lot to wrap my head around.

- Well, keep us posted.

- I will. Good night.

- Night.
- You are family now.

- Oh, thank you.

- Great Christmas, James.

- Thanks.
- You should do it every year.

- Ah, yeah,
we'll see about that.

(laughing)

Hey, so you wanna grab coffee
in the morning

before you leave
for the train station?

- I won't have much time.

But I would love that.

- Great, it's a date.

- Great.

Good night.

- Night.

(exhales deeply)

- Is James on his way over?

- Oh, he uh, he messaged me
a few minutes ago

and he forgot
the café doesn't open
until noon.

- Oh.
- So, I'm gonna go to his house
for a quick cup of coffee.

- Wait, he's not picking
you up?

That's not very chivalrous
of my son.

I might have
to have a word with him.

- No, no, he offered,
but I prefer to walk.

- Oh, well, that's fine then.

Oh, don't let me keep you.
You go. I'll see you.

- I'll be back.
- Mm-hmm.

- You know, despite the turkey,
this was a great Christmas.

- One I will never forget.

- Me either.

You're wearing the necklace.

- Yeah. Yeah, I uh... I wear
it a lot.

It's my favorite.

- Um, how are uh,
how are we doing on time?

I don't wanna let you
miss the train.

- Oh yeah. I-I should go.

- Okay. Uh, all right well,

let me know when you get home
and uh...

- Okay.
- ...good luck with everything.

- Thanks. You too.

I'll be looking for that
postcard from Jamaica.

- Oh right. I'll be looking
for one from Australia.

Are you sure I can't take you
to the train station?

I'd be glad to.
- Yeah. Yeah, it's okay.

Carter offered
and you have Lily.

It's easier this way.

- Okay. Um, well,

guess this is it.

- I guess so.

(Addie chuckles lovingly)

- Um, so I'll uh, I'll call you?

- Yeah, we'll talk.
- Okay. Great.

- Okay. Bye.

- Bye.

- Oh, how'd it go with James?

- Good.

- Well, have you got
everything you need?

- Uh yeah, that's it.
Thanks for dropping me off.

- Oh, not a problem.
I have to stop
at the inn afterwards

and you're on the way.

- Oh, Australia seems so far.

I liked it so much better when
you were just a train ride away.

- I know, me too.

I never expected to be moving
but we'll keep in touch.

- You better.
- Of course. Come visit?

- Yeah.

Life's funny sometimes,
isn't it?

I mean, I never expected
at my age

and stage of life to find
love again.

This wonderful man

has given me a second chance

at love and happiness.

- And you, my darling,
bring me more joy

than I ever
knew possible.

- All right. What I'm trying
to say

is it's never too late
for true love.

- She's right you know.

Now I couldn't imagine life
without her.

- Oh.

- Well, we'd better get you to
the train station, young lady.

(sighs)

- Hmm.

The house feels so empty
with everyone gone.

Couple days your mom and dad
are gonna be back

and you're gonna be gone, too.

Hey, wanna go for a ride?

Wanna go for a ride?

(doorbell chimes)

Who's that? Come on.

Don't go too far, Lily!

Addie.

- Going somewhere?

- Did-did you forget something?

- Okay. Two Christmases ago,

I took a chance on a stranger's
text and it...

...it changed my life.

I don't wanna look back
in two, or three,

or five years
and regret not taking
this chance when I had it.

- Okay.

- From the moment I first saw
you, I... I knew.

Koi no Yokan .

(both laugh)

(keys jingle)

- I was on my way to the train
station to find you.

- Really?

- Addie, if moving to Australia
is what I need to do

to be with you,
then that's what I'm gonna do.

- What about Jamaica?

- I wanna be where you are.

Being with you,
your happiness...

...means more to me
than anything.

Wow, so I guess this is what
falling in love feels like.

- Yeah.

I love you, too.

- Thanks for taking
a chance on me.

(romantic music)

- Just one thing.

- Anything.

- Every year, we come back
here for Christmas.

- Deal.
(both chuckle)

You know when we saw that
shooting star,

I wasn't wishing
for a Christmas dinner.

- Me neither.

- Yeah.
- And my wish just came true.

(cheerful music)

(Lily barks)

(both laugh)

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