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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:14,492 --> 00:00:17,104 ♪ It's in the air, it's in the air ♪ 2 00:00:17,147 --> 00:00:21,586 ♪ It's in the new-hung mistletoe ♪ 3 00:00:21,630 --> 00:00:24,589 ♪ I feel it here, I feel it there ♪ 4 00:00:24,633 --> 00:00:32,633 ♪ I feel it everywhere I go 5 00:00:32,771 --> 00:00:37,298 ♪ ♪ Christmas is coming, did you know? ♪ 6 00:00:37,341 --> 00:00:41,084 ♪ Flying faster than fresh snow ♪ 7 00:00:41,128 --> 00:00:45,088 ♪ Creeping up on me and you 8 00:00:45,132 --> 00:00:51,399 ♪ Christmas is coming soon 9 00:00:52,356 --> 00:01:00,356 ♪ Christmas is coming soon 10 00:01:02,758 --> 00:01:05,674 ♪ The little boys, the little girls ♪ 11 00:01:05,717 --> 00:01:10,418 ♪ They close their eyes, but not too tight ♪ 12 00:01:10,461 --> 00:01:13,290 ♪ To catch a glimpse of Old Saint Nick ♪ 13 00:01:13,334 --> 00:01:21,081 ♪ He's slipping down the chimney tonight ♪ 14 00:01:21,124 --> 00:01:25,955 ♪ Christmas is coming, did you know? ♪ 15 00:01:25,998 --> 00:01:29,654 ♪ Falling faster than fresh snow ♪ 16 00:01:29,698 --> 00:01:33,745 ♪ Creeping up on me and you 17 00:01:33,789 --> 00:01:40,709 ♪ Christmas is coming soon 18 00:01:41,449 --> 00:01:49,449 ♪ Christmas is coming soon ♪ 19 00:01:52,503 --> 00:01:58,248 ♪ Lights are shining up ahead ♪ 20 00:01:58,292 --> 00:02:02,513 ♪ Oh, sparkling green and red 21 00:02:05,821 --> 00:02:09,433 ♪ It's in the air, it's in the air ♪ 22 00:02:09,477 --> 00:02:14,177 ♪ It's in the new-hung mistletoe ♪ 23 00:02:14,221 --> 00:02:17,137 ♪ I feel it here, I feel it there ♪ 24 00:02:17,180 --> 00:02:24,840 ♪ I feel it everywhere I go 25 00:02:24,883 --> 00:02:29,758 ♪ Christmas is coming, did you know? ♪ 26 00:02:29,801 --> 00:02:33,414 ♪ Falling faster than fresh snow ♪ 27 00:02:33,457 --> 00:02:36,982 ♪ And oh, there's so much left to do ♪ 28 00:02:37,026 --> 00:02:44,207 ♪ Christmas, don't come and go too soon ♪ 29 00:02:47,036 --> 00:02:48,472 Hi! 30 00:02:48,516 --> 00:02:50,735 If it isn't my favorite sister. 31 00:02:50,779 --> 00:02:53,608 Well, I'm your older sister, but I'll take it. 32 00:02:53,651 --> 00:02:55,175 So you're down there already? 33 00:02:55,218 --> 00:02:56,611 And in the Christmas spirit, I see. 34 00:02:56,654 --> 00:03:00,049 Yeah, I just walked in. 35 00:03:00,092 --> 00:03:01,412 - How does the place look? - Good. 36 00:03:01,442 --> 00:03:03,835 The same. A little dusty. 37 00:03:03,879 --> 00:03:06,229 Look. 38 00:03:06,273 --> 00:03:08,797 Can't believe I didn't get down here once last year. 39 00:03:08,840 --> 00:03:10,929 Oh, really? Wow. 40 00:03:10,973 --> 00:03:14,019 It's been probably a couple of years since I've been there. 41 00:03:14,063 --> 00:03:16,239 Really? 42 00:03:16,283 --> 00:03:18,023 Kind of bittersweet, huh? 43 00:03:18,067 --> 00:03:20,939 I'm not sure I can taste the sweet part of this. 44 00:03:20,983 --> 00:03:23,725 Come on, Margs. Come on. We talked about this. 45 00:03:23,768 --> 00:03:25,988 It's the right thing to do. Is it? 46 00:03:26,031 --> 00:03:28,991 Yes. It's too expensive to keep. 47 00:03:29,034 --> 00:03:30,862 Well, if Tom would just pull his weight... 48 00:03:30,906 --> 00:03:33,038 Hey, come on, now. Come on. 49 00:03:33,082 --> 00:03:34,842 It's the season of the year to be charitable. 50 00:03:34,866 --> 00:03:36,999 Besides, we've already made this decision, right? 51 00:03:37,042 --> 00:03:38,827 I know, but then I got down here 52 00:03:38,870 --> 00:03:44,006 and this place is filled with so many memories. 53 00:03:44,049 --> 00:03:46,748 Well, I'll be there in a couple of days. 54 00:03:46,791 --> 00:03:49,098 At least we'll be able to say goodbye together. 55 00:03:49,141 --> 00:03:53,798 - Yeah. - And cheer up! It's Christmas. 56 00:03:56,845 --> 00:03:58,803 Okay. 57 00:03:58,847 --> 00:04:01,284 - Bye. - Bye. 58 00:04:31,967 --> 00:04:34,448 "It was then that Caroline realized" 59 00:04:34,491 --> 00:04:37,102 that it didn't matter if her house was big or small 60 00:04:37,146 --> 00:04:38,887 or not much of a house at all. 61 00:04:38,930 --> 00:04:40,802 A home is more than bricks and blocks 62 00:04:40,845 --> 00:04:42,543 and windows and locks. 63 00:04:42,586 --> 00:04:46,155 A home is more than a bed or where you rest your head. 64 00:04:46,198 --> 00:04:48,331 They say that home is where the heart is, 65 00:04:48,375 --> 00:04:50,028 and Caroline knew that to be true. 66 00:04:50,072 --> 00:04:52,335 But what she didn't realize 67 00:04:52,379 --> 00:04:55,164 "is that your home is within you." 68 00:04:59,342 --> 00:05:01,388 Thank you all so much for coming. 69 00:05:01,431 --> 00:05:05,305 It's such a pleasure to read in a place that I love so much, 70 00:05:05,348 --> 00:05:09,657 and in a place that I call home. 71 00:05:09,700 --> 00:05:12,268 I'm going to be sticking around for a little bit 72 00:05:12,312 --> 00:05:15,315 if anybody would like to get a copy of their book signed. 73 00:05:23,235 --> 00:05:25,194 Hey, Jackie. Thanks again. 74 00:05:25,237 --> 00:05:27,544 Are you kidding me? You're really getting good. 75 00:05:27,588 --> 00:05:29,720 - Think so? - Yeah, I know so. 76 00:05:29,764 --> 00:05:32,810 Did you see those kids faces? They loved it. 77 00:05:32,854 --> 00:05:34,377 You know, you pull in more customers 78 00:05:34,421 --> 00:05:36,094 than most of the other authors I have in here. 79 00:05:36,118 --> 00:05:38,860 It's the local draw, but it did feel nice. 80 00:05:38,903 --> 00:05:41,384 Great message, too. 81 00:05:41,428 --> 00:05:42,733 Mm. I wish I believed it. 82 00:05:42,777 --> 00:05:45,388 Shh. Your fans. 83 00:05:45,432 --> 00:05:47,912 Yeah, right. 84 00:05:47,956 --> 00:05:50,175 Hey, what's going on? 85 00:05:50,219 --> 00:05:53,048 You look like you saw a ghost. N-Nothing. 86 00:05:53,091 --> 00:05:54,242 I'll tell you about it later. 87 00:05:54,266 --> 00:05:55,790 You better. 88 00:05:55,833 --> 00:05:58,053 In the meantime, your adoring public awaits. 89 00:05:58,096 --> 00:05:59,620 Mm. 90 00:05:59,663 --> 00:06:01,186 Hi, guys. What's your name? 91 00:06:01,230 --> 00:06:03,101 Do you want me to sign this for you? 92 00:06:03,145 --> 00:06:04,886 - Yes, please. - Okay. 93 00:06:10,370 --> 00:06:12,067 Is your family here yet? 94 00:06:12,110 --> 00:06:16,288 No, Meredith, Jeff, and Ace get in on Thursday. 95 00:06:16,332 --> 00:06:20,423 - What about Tom? - Mr. Reliable? 96 00:06:20,467 --> 00:06:22,425 He's probably in the Caribbean somewhere. 97 00:06:22,469 --> 00:06:24,427 Good for him. 98 00:06:24,471 --> 00:06:27,909 He's supposed to come, but I'll believe it when I see it. 99 00:06:27,952 --> 00:06:31,695 He'll settle down someday. Or maybe he won't. 100 00:06:31,739 --> 00:06:35,220 So what's your plan while you're here? 101 00:06:35,264 --> 00:06:36,744 Oh... 102 00:06:36,787 --> 00:06:39,355 This is actually our last Christmas here. 103 00:06:39,399 --> 00:06:40,574 We have to sell the house. 104 00:06:40,617 --> 00:06:42,793 - What? - Yeah. 105 00:06:42,837 --> 00:06:45,187 How long have we known about this? 106 00:06:45,230 --> 00:06:49,147 A few months now, but it didn't seem final until I got here. 107 00:06:49,191 --> 00:06:52,412 Meredith and Tom hired a realtor who evidently has a buyer 108 00:06:52,455 --> 00:06:54,718 that wants to close before the end of the year, 109 00:06:54,762 --> 00:06:57,199 sight unseen. So what does that mean? 110 00:06:57,242 --> 00:06:59,723 You won't come down here anymore? 111 00:06:59,767 --> 00:07:02,596 - I guess not. - How do you feel about that? 112 00:07:02,639 --> 00:07:04,554 Terrible. 113 00:07:04,598 --> 00:07:05,879 I mean, it makes sense with Mom and Dad gone, 114 00:07:05,903 --> 00:07:09,037 but the Cape is part of me. 115 00:07:09,080 --> 00:07:12,606 Oh, Margot, I'm so sorry. 116 00:07:12,649 --> 00:07:14,061 Well, if this is your last Christmas, 117 00:07:14,085 --> 00:07:15,783 then you better make it a good one. 118 00:07:15,826 --> 00:07:17,456 See, that's exactly what I was thinking. 119 00:07:17,480 --> 00:07:20,135 I want to make this the most special Christmas ever. 120 00:07:20,178 --> 00:07:21,702 That's the spirit. 121 00:07:21,745 --> 00:07:24,139 And then maybe I can convince Tom and Meredith 122 00:07:24,182 --> 00:07:26,663 that this place is so great, they shouldn't sell. 123 00:07:26,707 --> 00:07:28,056 How likely is that? 124 00:07:28,099 --> 00:07:30,624 At this point, not very. 125 00:07:35,324 --> 00:07:37,587 - Ahh. - You need to take that? 126 00:07:37,631 --> 00:07:40,372 - No, that's my agent. - Then answer it. 127 00:07:40,416 --> 00:07:43,027 No, she's just calling to see if I have any new pages. 128 00:07:43,071 --> 00:07:44,159 And I take it you don't. 129 00:07:44,202 --> 00:07:46,335 No. 130 00:07:46,378 --> 00:07:48,313 I've been feeling pretty stuck the last few weeks. 131 00:07:48,337 --> 00:07:50,382 My mind's been on other stuff. 132 00:07:50,426 --> 00:07:53,081 Well, that's understandable. 133 00:07:53,124 --> 00:07:57,389 Hey, I'm sure you'll figure it out. 134 00:07:57,433 --> 00:07:59,479 I hope you're right. 135 00:09:29,133 --> 00:09:30,744 Christian. 136 00:10:44,165 --> 00:10:46,341 Hey, can I help you something? 137 00:10:46,384 --> 00:10:47,821 Yeah, this gallery. 138 00:10:47,864 --> 00:10:49,605 I haven't seen it before. Is it new? 139 00:10:49,649 --> 00:10:51,215 Yeah, we just opened. 140 00:10:51,259 --> 00:10:52,845 Let me know if you have any other questions. 141 00:10:52,869 --> 00:10:56,743 I was just looking at these beautiful paintings. 142 00:10:56,786 --> 00:10:59,267 They capture the feel of the Cape so well. 143 00:10:59,310 --> 00:11:00,660 Who's the artist? 144 00:11:00,703 --> 00:11:02,444 It's a local artist, actually. 145 00:11:02,487 --> 00:11:06,361 I think his name is Christian something? 146 00:11:06,404 --> 00:11:08,189 - Christian? - Yeah. 147 00:11:08,232 --> 00:11:11,366 Do you know him? 148 00:11:11,409 --> 00:11:15,892 I... We were k... 149 00:11:15,936 --> 00:11:17,938 - Christian? - Yeah. 150 00:11:17,981 --> 00:11:19,853 I am Christian, the artist. 151 00:11:19,896 --> 00:11:22,464 I just... I don't like to lead with that. 152 00:11:22,507 --> 00:11:25,423 I don't want to taint people's opinions of the work. 153 00:11:25,467 --> 00:11:29,340 Christian, it's Margot. 154 00:11:29,384 --> 00:11:31,299 Bradford. 155 00:11:31,342 --> 00:11:33,431 I know. I'm so sorry, I'm messing with you, 156 00:11:33,475 --> 00:11:35,085 I saw you at your book reading. 157 00:11:35,129 --> 00:11:37,392 What? You...? 158 00:11:37,435 --> 00:11:39,916 I thought I recognized you. Yeah. 159 00:11:39,960 --> 00:11:42,136 Wow, how long has it been? 160 00:11:42,179 --> 00:11:44,268 It must be 20 years. 161 00:11:44,312 --> 00:11:48,446 My gosh, you look exactly the same 162 00:11:48,490 --> 00:11:50,927 Taller. 163 00:11:50,971 --> 00:11:52,363 Yeah. 164 00:11:52,407 --> 00:11:54,365 - And you're... - Not a ponytailed tomboy? 165 00:11:54,409 --> 00:11:57,064 Hardly. 166 00:11:57,107 --> 00:11:59,066 Wow. 167 00:11:59,109 --> 00:12:01,111 The last time I saw you was right before 168 00:12:01,155 --> 00:12:02,765 your family moved to Michigan. 169 00:12:02,809 --> 00:12:06,900 Yeah, that's right. Grand Rapids. You remember. 170 00:12:06,943 --> 00:12:08,858 Of course I did. Yeah. 171 00:12:08,902 --> 00:12:11,252 Wow. 172 00:12:11,295 --> 00:12:14,211 So are you here now for good or...? 173 00:12:14,255 --> 00:12:15,647 Uh, for now. 174 00:12:15,691 --> 00:12:17,214 Yeah, after Michigan, 175 00:12:17,258 --> 00:12:20,087 my dad got transferred to Sydney, Australia. 176 00:12:20,130 --> 00:12:22,045 - You're kidding. - No, it was great. 177 00:12:22,089 --> 00:12:24,439 We spent about 10 years Down Under 178 00:12:24,482 --> 00:12:28,008 and then we went to Europe, 179 00:12:28,051 --> 00:12:29,836 studied there for a couple of years, 180 00:12:29,879 --> 00:12:33,361 traveled around a lot, and landed back here on the Cape. 181 00:12:33,404 --> 00:12:36,364 - Wow. - How about you? 182 00:12:36,407 --> 00:12:39,106 I live in Boston. I have since college. 183 00:12:39,149 --> 00:12:41,325 Seems very boring compared to your world travels. 184 00:12:41,369 --> 00:12:44,372 And you write children's books. That's not boring at all. 185 00:12:44,415 --> 00:12:46,635 Well, I guess that's true. 186 00:12:46,678 --> 00:12:48,332 How's the family? 187 00:12:48,376 --> 00:12:51,292 Oh... they're good. 188 00:12:51,335 --> 00:12:54,686 Yeah, my mom and dad died a few years back. 189 00:12:54,730 --> 00:12:59,387 My mom from cancer and my dad from a broken heart. 190 00:12:59,430 --> 00:13:00,954 Yeah, they say that happens. 191 00:13:00,997 --> 00:13:02,694 I'm sorry. 192 00:13:02,738 --> 00:13:05,262 I remember them well. They were great people. 193 00:13:05,306 --> 00:13:06,873 Thanks. 194 00:13:06,916 --> 00:13:09,353 So are you here alone or...? 195 00:13:09,397 --> 00:13:11,094 - Yeah, it's just me. - Oh. 196 00:13:11,138 --> 00:13:13,618 My sister and her family and hopefully my brother 197 00:13:13,662 --> 00:13:15,248 are coming next week to celebrate Christmas. 198 00:13:15,272 --> 00:13:16,708 Oh, like the good old days. 199 00:13:16,752 --> 00:13:18,275 Yeah. 200 00:13:21,191 --> 00:13:25,979 It is so great to see all of your artwork. 201 00:13:26,022 --> 00:13:28,677 You always were such an incredible artist. 202 00:13:28,720 --> 00:13:32,376 Yeah, I guess it just kind of stayed with me. 203 00:13:32,420 --> 00:13:33,987 It sure did. 204 00:13:39,688 --> 00:13:42,256 It was such a nice surprise running into you. 205 00:13:42,299 --> 00:13:45,389 Yeah, it was a wonderful surprise. 206 00:13:45,433 --> 00:13:47,783 Come back in anytime. 207 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:50,960 - Bye. - Bye. 208 00:13:51,004 --> 00:13:53,006 Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. 209 00:13:55,660 --> 00:13:58,011 Oh, you, uh... you've got to really push it. 210 00:13:58,054 --> 00:14:01,057 It gets stuck. 211 00:14:01,101 --> 00:14:03,668 Bye. 212 00:14:43,708 --> 00:14:46,407 ♪ There's a place I'd like to take you ♪ 213 00:14:46,450 --> 00:14:49,149 ♪ For the holidays 214 00:14:49,192 --> 00:14:52,152 ♪ Far away from here 215 00:14:52,195 --> 00:14:54,894 ♪ A little getaway 216 00:14:54,937 --> 00:14:57,635 ♪ I'll pack a picnic basket 217 00:14:57,679 --> 00:15:01,030 ♪ Champagne and caviar 218 00:15:01,074 --> 00:15:06,383 ♪ All we need is a telescope and a fast car ♪ 219 00:15:06,427 --> 00:15:09,473 ♪ Come on, baby, grab the wheel ♪ 220 00:15:09,517 --> 00:15:12,389 ♪ Point it at the moon 221 00:15:12,433 --> 00:15:14,957 ♪ Take me into your arms 222 00:15:15,001 --> 00:15:22,051 ♪ Kiss me till I swoon 223 00:15:29,189 --> 00:15:32,192 ♪ Once we get there, baby 224 00:15:32,235 --> 00:15:34,977 ♪ I know a place to park 225 00:15:35,021 --> 00:15:37,719 ♪ Up upon the crater's edge 226 00:15:37,762 --> 00:15:40,461 ♪ We'll wait until it's dark 227 00:15:40,504 --> 00:15:43,159 ♪ We'll climb into the back seat ♪ 228 00:15:43,203 --> 00:15:46,467 ♪ And watch Saturn rise 229 00:15:46,510 --> 00:15:51,428 ♪ Gaze into the galaxy and each other's eyes ♪ 230 00:15:51,472 --> 00:15:54,388 ♪ And we'll never come down to Earth ♪ 231 00:15:54,431 --> 00:15:57,652 ♪ But ever will remain 232 00:15:57,695 --> 00:16:05,695 ♪ Up on the moon, down on Lover's Lane ♪ 233 00:16:06,052 --> 00:16:09,098 - Hello. - Hi. 234 00:16:09,142 --> 00:16:11,405 - Fancy seeing you here. - Oh, not really. 235 00:16:11,448 --> 00:16:14,190 There's only a couple of coffee shops in town. 236 00:16:14,234 --> 00:16:16,236 Do you wanna join me? 237 00:16:16,279 --> 00:16:18,455 Sure. 238 00:16:18,499 --> 00:16:19,891 Um... 239 00:16:19,935 --> 00:16:22,329 you sit and I'll grab you a coffee. 240 00:16:22,372 --> 00:16:24,853 Thanks. 241 00:16:24,896 --> 00:16:27,029 Oh, regular coffee, 242 00:16:27,073 --> 00:16:28,988 or are you like a sophisticated, urban author 243 00:16:29,031 --> 00:16:30,685 that only drinks lattes now? 244 00:16:30,728 --> 00:16:33,905 Regular coffee, black, strong, unadulterated. 245 00:16:33,949 --> 00:16:37,083 Okay. I remember that decisive quality about you. 246 00:16:37,126 --> 00:16:38,693 Can I get another coffee, please? 247 00:16:47,658 --> 00:16:50,574 It is so weird seeing you. 248 00:16:50,618 --> 00:16:51,836 Good weird or bad weird? 249 00:16:51,880 --> 00:16:53,664 Good weird. 250 00:16:55,666 --> 00:16:57,320 Yeah, I feel like I know you so well, 251 00:16:57,364 --> 00:16:59,496 but I missed the whole growing-up part, 252 00:16:59,540 --> 00:17:01,846 and I'm just wondering if you're the same guy. 253 00:17:01,890 --> 00:17:05,502 - I'm the same guy. - Just with facial hair. 254 00:17:05,546 --> 00:17:07,635 Yeah. 255 00:17:07,678 --> 00:17:10,681 So I woke up this morning and something occurred to me. 256 00:17:10,725 --> 00:17:13,162 - What was that? - Well... 257 00:17:13,206 --> 00:17:15,469 this is actually our last Christmas on the Cape. 258 00:17:15,512 --> 00:17:17,558 - You're kidding. - I wish I was. 259 00:17:17,601 --> 00:17:21,170 We have to sell the house. Why? 260 00:17:21,214 --> 00:17:23,279 Well, my siblings don't want to keep it up anymore, 261 00:17:23,303 --> 00:17:27,089 and I don't have enough money to buy the other two out. 262 00:17:27,133 --> 00:17:29,657 - It's far too common a scenario. - But I was wondering 263 00:17:29,700 --> 00:17:33,443 if maybe I could commission you to paint a picture of our house. 264 00:17:33,487 --> 00:17:34,986 I want to give it to my sister for Christmas. 265 00:17:35,010 --> 00:17:36,794 I think she would love it. 266 00:17:36,838 --> 00:17:39,797 Sorry, you can't commission me. 267 00:17:39,841 --> 00:17:41,582 Oh, why, are you booked? 268 00:17:41,625 --> 00:17:47,979 - I don't do commissioned work. - Oh, okay. 269 00:17:48,023 --> 00:17:50,634 But I will make you a deal. 270 00:17:50,678 --> 00:17:52,767 What kind of deal? 271 00:17:52,810 --> 00:17:58,033 Do you remember years ago, I drew a portrait of you? 272 00:17:58,077 --> 00:17:59,382 Yeah, I still have it. 273 00:17:59,426 --> 00:18:01,776 You do? 274 00:18:01,819 --> 00:18:05,345 Okay, well, I will paint your house 275 00:18:05,388 --> 00:18:08,130 if you'll let me draw you again. 276 00:18:08,174 --> 00:18:09,697 I don't think a picture of me 277 00:18:09,740 --> 00:18:12,134 would warrant a place on your gallery wall. 278 00:18:12,178 --> 00:18:15,746 I disagree. 279 00:18:15,790 --> 00:18:18,314 Really, you'll paint a picture of our house? 280 00:18:18,358 --> 00:18:20,838 Yeah. I'd be honored. 281 00:18:20,882 --> 00:18:23,189 Okay, you have a deal. 282 00:18:23,232 --> 00:18:26,322 Great. How long do I have? 283 00:18:26,366 --> 00:18:30,196 - Until Friday, Christmas Eve. - Oh. Oh, okay. 284 00:18:30,239 --> 00:18:32,850 My sister and her family get in on Thursday. 285 00:18:32,894 --> 00:18:34,504 Is that enough time? 286 00:18:34,548 --> 00:18:36,071 Uh, it's going to be tight. 287 00:18:36,115 --> 00:18:39,727 I'd have to come over every day to work on it. 288 00:18:39,770 --> 00:18:42,164 - Okay. - That works for you? 289 00:18:42,208 --> 00:18:44,949 Yeah, that'd be great, catching up. 290 00:18:44,993 --> 00:18:46,647 And what will you be doing? 291 00:18:46,690 --> 00:18:48,562 Oh, I will be busy 292 00:18:48,605 --> 00:18:50,477 providing you with snacks and drinks 293 00:18:50,520 --> 00:18:52,087 and anything else you might need. 294 00:18:52,131 --> 00:18:53,697 Yeah, that'll be helpful. 295 00:18:53,741 --> 00:18:55,177 And I'll be decorating the house 296 00:18:55,221 --> 00:18:57,223 and getting ready for the Christmas Eve feast. 297 00:18:57,266 --> 00:18:59,050 That sounds nice. 298 00:18:59,094 --> 00:19:02,184 Well, unfortunately, my motives aren't quite so selfless. 299 00:19:02,228 --> 00:19:03,664 I'm hoping to make it so special 300 00:19:03,707 --> 00:19:05,666 that my sister reconsiders selling. 301 00:19:05,709 --> 00:19:09,322 Gotcha. 302 00:19:09,365 --> 00:19:13,282 - So I'll see you tomorrow? - Yeah. Bright and early. 303 00:19:13,326 --> 00:19:15,850 - Thanks for the coffee. - You're welcome. 304 00:20:58,300 --> 00:20:59,954 Hey, Jackie. 305 00:20:59,997 --> 00:21:01,317 I'm kind of in Christmas overload. 306 00:21:01,347 --> 00:21:03,174 What time are you done with work? 307 00:21:12,183 --> 00:21:15,535 Mm. I so needed this. 308 00:21:15,578 --> 00:21:18,146 So, any progress on the new book? 309 00:21:18,189 --> 00:21:19,626 Uh... no. 310 00:21:19,669 --> 00:21:21,323 I've been too distracted. 311 00:21:21,367 --> 00:21:22,977 What's it going to be about? 312 00:21:23,020 --> 00:21:24,737 I'm thinking it's going to have a Christmas theme. 313 00:21:24,761 --> 00:21:26,676 So you haven't even started it yet? 314 00:21:26,720 --> 00:21:28,461 Well, uh... no. 315 00:21:28,504 --> 00:21:30,854 But I ran into a Christmas angel this morning 316 00:21:30,898 --> 00:21:32,508 and it sparked an idea. 317 00:21:32,552 --> 00:21:34,771 A Christmas angel, huh? 318 00:21:34,815 --> 00:21:36,860 Do you remember Christian Williams? 319 00:21:36,904 --> 00:21:38,471 Of course I do. 320 00:21:38,514 --> 00:21:40,560 He just opened up the new gallery right next door. 321 00:21:40,603 --> 00:21:43,563 He's who I thought I saw the other day at the book signing. 322 00:21:43,606 --> 00:21:45,956 He's your Christmas angel? 323 00:21:46,000 --> 00:21:48,829 He's painting our house for me, for my sister. 324 00:21:48,872 --> 00:21:50,502 It's going to be the best Christmas present. 325 00:21:50,526 --> 00:21:52,006 You're kidding me. 326 00:21:52,049 --> 00:21:54,487 And he's not even charging. 327 00:21:54,530 --> 00:21:56,140 What... 328 00:21:56,184 --> 00:21:58,969 Oh, you guys had a little something, right? 329 00:21:59,013 --> 00:22:04,105 Oh, no. Come on. We were just kids. 330 00:22:04,148 --> 00:22:05,846 But he was my first kiss. 331 00:22:05,889 --> 00:22:08,065 Well, now. 332 00:22:08,109 --> 00:22:10,546 Any rekindled feelings there? 333 00:22:10,590 --> 00:22:12,940 I don't know. Maybe. 334 00:22:12,983 --> 00:22:14,811 He's ridiculously cute. 335 00:22:14,855 --> 00:22:16,291 It probably won't even matter. 336 00:22:16,335 --> 00:22:17,858 In all likelihood, I won't be spending 337 00:22:17,901 --> 00:22:20,774 very much time down here in the future anyway. 338 00:22:20,817 --> 00:22:22,689 I believe in angels, you know. 339 00:22:22,732 --> 00:22:24,473 Please. 340 00:22:24,517 --> 00:22:26,345 We're getting way too ahead of ourselves. 341 00:22:26,388 --> 00:22:28,956 A girl can dream, can't she? 342 00:22:28,999 --> 00:22:30,523 Oh, 343 00:22:30,566 --> 00:22:33,134 I had such a crush on him when we were kids. 344 00:22:33,177 --> 00:22:36,311 I think I cried for a week when he left. 345 00:22:36,355 --> 00:22:39,793 Well, just be careful. 346 00:22:39,836 --> 00:22:41,534 Rumor is, he's got a reputation. 347 00:22:41,577 --> 00:22:44,363 Reputation for what? 348 00:22:44,406 --> 00:22:46,930 It's just what people say about him. 349 00:22:46,974 --> 00:22:48,497 Be careful, you hear me? 350 00:22:48,541 --> 00:22:50,978 Oh, thanks, Mom. 351 00:24:02,266 --> 00:24:05,487 - Good morning, sunshine. - Hi. 352 00:24:05,531 --> 00:24:07,620 I... I fell asleep on the couch. 353 00:24:07,663 --> 00:24:09,578 Good thing you had your Santa hat on. 354 00:24:11,798 --> 00:24:14,714 - It was for inspiration. - Ah. 355 00:24:14,757 --> 00:24:16,846 Come in. I'll put on some coffee, 356 00:24:16,890 --> 00:24:19,022 I actually brought you some. 357 00:24:19,066 --> 00:24:21,285 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 358 00:24:21,329 --> 00:24:24,027 And I brought you a breakfast sandwich. 359 00:24:24,071 --> 00:24:26,639 Gosh, thank you so much. The house doesn't have any food. 360 00:24:26,682 --> 00:24:28,051 I haven't had a chance to go to the store yet. 361 00:24:28,075 --> 00:24:31,948 - Yeah, I figured. - What time is it? 362 00:24:31,992 --> 00:24:35,996 - 7:00. - You do start early. 363 00:24:36,039 --> 00:24:38,346 Yeah, I've always been a bit of an early riser. 364 00:24:38,389 --> 00:24:40,455 I like to walk on the beach first thing in the morning. 365 00:24:40,479 --> 00:24:41,784 Best time of day. 366 00:24:41,828 --> 00:24:44,221 - Have you been already? - Yep. 367 00:24:44,265 --> 00:24:45,938 Maybe I'll take you with me one of these mornings. 368 00:24:45,962 --> 00:24:48,356 Yeah. 369 00:24:48,399 --> 00:24:51,054 Oh, wow. 370 00:24:51,098 --> 00:24:53,361 You have a fake Christmas tree? 371 00:24:53,404 --> 00:24:54,754 Yeah. 372 00:24:54,797 --> 00:24:57,626 Like, in the box. It's... 373 00:24:57,670 --> 00:25:00,542 That's not not going to do. 374 00:25:00,586 --> 00:25:02,370 Of course it will do. 375 00:25:02,413 --> 00:25:05,547 I mean, not if you're trying to impress anyone. 376 00:25:05,591 --> 00:25:08,115 What are you talking about? It's completely practical. 377 00:25:08,158 --> 00:25:10,117 You set it up and then when Christmas is over, 378 00:25:10,160 --> 00:25:12,312 you stuff it back in the box and you're good to go for next year. 379 00:25:12,336 --> 00:25:13,729 It's what we've always done. 380 00:25:13,773 --> 00:25:17,037 Okay. Suit yourself. 381 00:25:17,080 --> 00:25:18,778 Are you getting self-righteous right now 382 00:25:18,821 --> 00:25:20,562 about a Christmas tree? 383 00:25:20,606 --> 00:25:24,087 I'm just saying, it's... you know. 384 00:25:24,131 --> 00:25:25,848 I don't have time to go get a real tree anyway. 385 00:25:25,872 --> 00:25:28,527 Okay, well, I'd better to get to work. 386 00:25:28,570 --> 00:25:31,181 I wanted to see the house in the morning light. 387 00:25:31,225 --> 00:25:34,054 - Thank you for the coffee. - You're welcome. 388 00:25:39,450 --> 00:25:43,280 Mm. 389 00:26:18,141 --> 00:26:19,403 Hmm. 390 00:26:19,447 --> 00:26:21,101 Painter's block? 391 00:26:21,144 --> 00:26:25,409 - Something like that. - I can relate. 392 00:26:25,453 --> 00:26:28,978 Blank canvas is probably as intimidating as a blank page. 393 00:26:29,022 --> 00:26:31,720 I actually can't get over how big the red beech has gotten. 394 00:26:31,764 --> 00:26:34,418 I remember being like half the size. 395 00:26:34,462 --> 00:26:37,857 Yeah, it's my favorite tree. 396 00:26:37,900 --> 00:26:39,641 Secret fort in the cedar bushes? 397 00:26:39,685 --> 00:26:41,512 Still there. 398 00:26:41,556 --> 00:26:45,212 Hmm. 399 00:26:45,255 --> 00:26:47,277 Listen, I know you said you wanted a painting of the house, 400 00:26:47,301 --> 00:26:48,998 but... 401 00:26:49,042 --> 00:26:50,739 as I was sitting there, I started thinking, 402 00:26:50,783 --> 00:26:55,570 is it really the house or is it this? 403 00:26:55,614 --> 00:26:59,008 I hadn't considered that. 404 00:26:59,052 --> 00:27:01,663 What is your absolute favorite memory of this place? 405 00:27:38,091 --> 00:27:42,008 My favorite memories are down on the beach. 406 00:27:42,051 --> 00:27:43,705 I thought so. 407 00:27:43,749 --> 00:27:46,316 But without the house, no beach. 408 00:27:46,360 --> 00:27:48,057 Exactly. 409 00:27:48,101 --> 00:27:49,885 C'mere. 410 00:27:54,629 --> 00:27:59,547 Okay. Here, sit down. 411 00:27:59,590 --> 00:28:01,157 This is what I'm saying. 412 00:28:01,201 --> 00:28:06,859 You see, it is this view framed in by the porch. 413 00:28:06,902 --> 00:28:09,209 It's special. 414 00:28:09,252 --> 00:28:11,385 You're so right. 415 00:28:11,428 --> 00:28:13,126 "Home is more than bricks and blocks" 416 00:28:13,169 --> 00:28:15,258 and windows and locks. 417 00:28:15,302 --> 00:28:20,220 "A home is more than a bed or where you rest your head." 418 00:28:20,263 --> 00:28:23,571 Somebody very wise once wrote that. 419 00:28:23,614 --> 00:28:28,228 "Your home is within you." 420 00:28:28,271 --> 00:28:29,708 I'm gonna bring my stuff up here. 421 00:28:33,407 --> 00:28:34,713 Hey, so how did you get into 422 00:28:34,756 --> 00:28:38,586 writing children's books, anyway? 423 00:28:38,629 --> 00:28:40,196 I don't know. 424 00:28:43,025 --> 00:28:46,899 I guess I've always loved the way that children see the world. 425 00:28:46,942 --> 00:28:50,250 Naive, but inquisitive and honest. 426 00:28:50,293 --> 00:28:52,034 That makes sense. 427 00:28:52,078 --> 00:28:53,969 Plus, reading's always been such an escape for me. 428 00:28:53,993 --> 00:28:56,082 Anne of Green Gables, right? 429 00:28:56,125 --> 00:28:57,779 I can't believe you remember that. 430 00:28:57,823 --> 00:29:00,608 Yeah, I have that book upstairs in my room. 431 00:29:00,651 --> 00:29:02,479 - No way. - Yeah. 432 00:29:02,523 --> 00:29:04,612 That's the book that made me want to be an author. 433 00:29:04,655 --> 00:29:06,092 Not that my children's books 434 00:29:06,135 --> 00:29:07,876 hold a candle to Lucy Maud Montgomery, 435 00:29:07,920 --> 00:29:11,793 but least I can give back a little bit. 436 00:29:11,837 --> 00:29:13,142 Here, let me help you. 437 00:29:13,186 --> 00:29:15,928 Oh, thanks. 438 00:29:15,971 --> 00:29:17,886 So do you want kids of your own one day? 439 00:29:17,930 --> 00:29:20,280 Yeah, if the right person comes along. 440 00:29:20,323 --> 00:29:21,716 - Hmm. - You? 441 00:29:21,760 --> 00:29:23,979 Definitely, as long as they're boys. 442 00:29:24,023 --> 00:29:27,417 No, I'm kidding. 443 00:29:27,461 --> 00:29:29,482 I've been meaning to ask, where are you living now? 444 00:29:29,506 --> 00:29:31,267 I actually got a little place down by the water. 445 00:29:31,291 --> 00:29:33,815 - Oh. - Next to a lighthouse 446 00:29:33,859 --> 00:29:34,990 that you might remember. 447 00:29:35,034 --> 00:29:37,732 - Oh, yeah. - Yeah. 448 00:29:37,776 --> 00:29:39,647 Is it just you, or...? 449 00:29:39,690 --> 00:29:44,870 It is just me, but I do have a special lady in my life. 450 00:29:44,913 --> 00:29:47,437 - Oh. - Yeah, her name's Maggie. 451 00:29:47,481 --> 00:29:51,050 - What's she like? - Well, she's got brown hair. 452 00:29:51,093 --> 00:29:55,315 She's about 80 pounds and she drools a lot. 453 00:29:55,358 --> 00:29:59,406 - She sounds lovely. - Maggie is my chocolate lab. 454 00:29:59,449 --> 00:30:01,234 I was in a relationship not too long ago, 455 00:30:01,277 --> 00:30:03,714 but we wanted different things. 456 00:30:03,758 --> 00:30:05,629 Is that why you moved back? 457 00:30:05,673 --> 00:30:07,346 I'd rather not talk about it, if that's okay. 458 00:30:07,370 --> 00:30:10,504 Just... old relationships are super boring. 459 00:30:10,547 --> 00:30:13,420 Yeah, you're right. 460 00:30:13,463 --> 00:30:15,161 Hey, do you remember when we were kids 461 00:30:15,204 --> 00:30:18,468 and you gave me that little compass? 462 00:30:18,512 --> 00:30:19,861 Of course. 463 00:30:19,905 --> 00:30:21,230 I was just about to move to Michigan, 464 00:30:21,254 --> 00:30:23,256 and you told me that I could use it 465 00:30:23,299 --> 00:30:25,040 to find my way back home. 466 00:30:25,084 --> 00:30:27,347 Exactly. 467 00:30:27,390 --> 00:30:28,957 I guess it worked. 468 00:31:03,470 --> 00:31:05,080 I guess it did. 469 00:31:52,084 --> 00:31:54,956 Hey, sorry I'm late. I was cutting this thing down. 470 00:31:55,000 --> 00:31:57,480 - Christian! - What you think? Is it too tall? 471 00:31:57,524 --> 00:31:58,873 If it is, I can trim the bottom. 472 00:31:58,917 --> 00:32:00,962 I told you I didn't need a real tree. 473 00:32:01,006 --> 00:32:02,616 Yeah, and I think you do, 474 00:32:02,659 --> 00:32:04,072 because Christmas is not the time for practicality. 475 00:32:04,096 --> 00:32:05,662 It's the time for authenticity, 476 00:32:05,706 --> 00:32:08,404 especially if you want to impress your siblings. 477 00:32:08,448 --> 00:32:10,319 - I don't know what to say. - Say "thank you." 478 00:32:10,363 --> 00:32:12,800 Thank you. 479 00:32:12,843 --> 00:32:15,890 You're welcome. Come on, let me help you set it up. 480 00:32:15,934 --> 00:32:17,718 I cannot believe this. 481 00:32:17,761 --> 00:32:20,982 It was just sitting there, begging to be cut down. 482 00:32:23,158 --> 00:32:25,117 Okay, how's that? Is it straight? 483 00:32:25,160 --> 00:32:26,770 Hang on. Uh, nope. 484 00:32:26,814 --> 00:32:28,772 - No? - This way. 485 00:32:28,816 --> 00:32:29,924 Okay, right there. Tighten that up. 486 00:32:29,948 --> 00:32:32,037 Okay. 487 00:32:32,080 --> 00:32:33,429 Got it. 488 00:32:33,473 --> 00:32:36,955 - Oh. - Wow. 489 00:32:36,998 --> 00:32:38,478 Thanks. 490 00:32:38,521 --> 00:32:40,306 Tell me again why practical is bad? 491 00:32:40,349 --> 00:32:41,785 Oh, come on. 492 00:32:41,829 --> 00:32:43,526 You got to admit, 493 00:32:43,570 --> 00:32:46,225 a real tree is way more Christmas-y. 494 00:32:46,268 --> 00:32:47,748 Can't beat that smell. 495 00:32:47,791 --> 00:32:50,446 It does smell wonderful. 496 00:32:50,490 --> 00:32:52,622 It'll make a difference, even if it only 497 00:32:52,666 --> 00:32:56,931 elevates your Christmas spirit a degree or two. 498 00:32:56,975 --> 00:33:00,021 It was very thoughtful of you. I really appreciate it. 499 00:33:00,065 --> 00:33:03,198 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 500 00:33:26,569 --> 00:33:28,310 Hey, sis! 501 00:33:28,354 --> 00:33:29,766 I'm just unloading the car from the grocery store 502 00:33:29,790 --> 00:33:31,289 I'm making Grandma's pot roast for dinner. 503 00:33:31,313 --> 00:33:33,141 Alright. 504 00:33:33,185 --> 00:33:34,684 I guess we sort of have to have the pot roast, don't we? 505 00:33:34,708 --> 00:33:36,120 Of course you have to make the pot roast. 506 00:33:36,144 --> 00:33:38,407 We always make the pot roast. 507 00:33:38,451 --> 00:33:39,887 Alright, well, we'll be down there 508 00:33:39,930 --> 00:33:41,758 sometime around noon day after tomorrow, 509 00:33:41,802 --> 00:33:43,804 so hopefully we'll be there in time for dinner. 510 00:33:43,847 --> 00:33:46,247 Cool, I was thinking we could just have Chinese that night. 511 00:33:46,285 --> 00:33:49,114 Oh, that sounds great. Anything else you need? 512 00:33:49,157 --> 00:33:53,814 - Mm, some wine. - I'm on it. 513 00:33:53,857 --> 00:33:56,338 Hey, do you remember Christian Williams? 514 00:33:56,382 --> 00:33:59,776 Oh, my gosh, wow. Course. 515 00:33:59,820 --> 00:34:00,951 You two were inseparable. 516 00:34:00,995 --> 00:34:03,258 - He's here. - What? 517 00:34:03,302 --> 00:34:05,043 Yeah, it's kind of a long story. 518 00:34:05,086 --> 00:34:06,150 I'll tell you all about it later. 519 00:34:06,174 --> 00:34:08,872 No, no, no. Margot, spill it. 520 00:34:08,916 --> 00:34:11,223 Jeez, I bet he grew up to be incredibly hot. 521 00:34:11,266 --> 00:34:12,572 Times ten. 522 00:34:12,615 --> 00:34:14,878 Margot! 523 00:34:14,922 --> 00:34:16,762 Alright, I got to go. I'll talk to you later. 524 00:34:16,793 --> 00:34:18,665 - Margot... - Bye! 525 00:34:18,708 --> 00:34:22,016 Don't... did you just hang up on me? 526 00:34:22,060 --> 00:34:23,974 You did, didn't you? 527 00:34:24,018 --> 00:34:25,585 You're unbelievable. 528 00:35:57,590 --> 00:36:00,636 - Hey. - Hi. 529 00:36:00,680 --> 00:36:02,203 How long you been standing there? 530 00:36:02,247 --> 00:36:04,249 Not long. How's it going? 531 00:36:04,292 --> 00:36:07,077 Oh, no, you don't get to see until it's done. 532 00:36:07,121 --> 00:36:09,732 - Come on. - No, stop. Uh-uh. 533 00:36:09,776 --> 00:36:12,431 Okay, well, I could use some help 534 00:36:12,474 --> 00:36:15,085 decorating that gorgeous Christmas tree you brought me. 535 00:36:15,129 --> 00:36:16,609 - Oh, yeah? - Yeah. 536 00:36:16,652 --> 00:36:18,611 You want to take a break and give me a hand? 537 00:36:18,654 --> 00:36:20,178 Sure. 538 00:36:20,221 --> 00:36:22,745 We've got about an hour until sunset. 539 00:36:22,789 --> 00:36:24,182 I don't wanna miss that light. 540 00:36:24,225 --> 00:36:26,488 - Okay. - Okay. 541 00:36:30,188 --> 00:36:33,887 Oh, hey, it's starting to look pretty good. 542 00:36:33,930 --> 00:36:35,845 Yeah, we still have a long way to go. 543 00:36:35,889 --> 00:36:39,719 Yeah. 544 00:36:39,762 --> 00:36:43,810 Oh. I know this girl. 545 00:36:43,853 --> 00:36:45,725 No. No, no! Give me that. Give me that. 546 00:36:45,768 --> 00:36:48,815 Oh, come on. 547 00:36:48,858 --> 00:36:50,338 You were adorable. 548 00:36:55,691 --> 00:36:57,258 So are you going to help me or what? 549 00:36:57,302 --> 00:36:58,781 Yeah. Yeah, sorry. 550 00:36:58,825 --> 00:37:01,044 - Okay. - Okay, what do you need? 551 00:37:01,088 --> 00:37:02,872 - Hand me the box. - Box. 552 00:37:11,098 --> 00:37:15,668 ♪ Oh, Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree ♪ 553 00:37:15,711 --> 00:37:19,889 ♪ All aglow, your branches 554 00:37:19,933 --> 00:37:23,893 ♪ Christmas tree, oh, Christmas tree ♪ 555 00:37:23,937 --> 00:37:28,158 ♪ With tinsel ropes and candles ♪ 556 00:37:28,202 --> 00:37:33,251 ♪ Silver bows and golden light 557 00:37:33,294 --> 00:37:38,038 ♪ Shine so brightly in the night ♪ 558 00:37:49,789 --> 00:37:54,010 I can see that it's a chocolate bar now. 559 00:37:58,798 --> 00:38:01,801 Yeah. You got it? 560 00:38:01,844 --> 00:38:03,933 Thank you. 561 00:38:09,374 --> 00:38:13,813 ♪ All aglooooow 562 00:38:13,856 --> 00:38:17,643 ♪ Glooow 563 00:38:17,686 --> 00:38:21,647 ♪ Your branches 564 00:38:25,955 --> 00:38:28,131 - Hey. - Hey. 565 00:38:28,175 --> 00:38:29,655 I made us some hot chocolate. 566 00:38:29,698 --> 00:38:34,224 Oh. 567 00:38:34,268 --> 00:38:36,749 Ooh, that is good. Thank you. 568 00:38:36,792 --> 00:38:38,664 Well, thank you for all of your help. 569 00:38:38,707 --> 00:38:40,448 I could not have done this without you. 570 00:38:40,492 --> 00:38:42,363 It's my pleasure. 571 00:38:42,407 --> 00:38:44,974 Sorry I didn't leave you very much time to paint. 572 00:38:45,018 --> 00:38:47,063 That's okay. I'm making mental notes. 573 00:38:47,107 --> 00:38:49,327 I'll get back to it tomorrow. 574 00:38:49,370 --> 00:38:53,896 You know, seeing the place like this, 575 00:38:53,940 --> 00:38:56,986 I have no idea how I'm going to let it go. 576 00:38:57,030 --> 00:38:58,379 Do you have to let it go? 577 00:38:58,423 --> 00:39:00,468 Yeah, I don't really have a choice. 578 00:39:00,512 --> 00:39:03,558 My siblings want to sell it, particularly my brother, 579 00:39:03,602 --> 00:39:07,257 - But you don't want to sell. - Are you kidding? No. 580 00:39:07,301 --> 00:39:10,565 Well, it sounds like you might have some thinking to do. 581 00:39:10,609 --> 00:39:13,220 Yeah, I guess you're right. 582 00:39:13,263 --> 00:39:15,048 You have been so incredibly helpful. 583 00:39:15,091 --> 00:39:17,833 Can I take you to dinner tonight? 584 00:39:17,877 --> 00:39:19,531 Ahh... 585 00:39:19,574 --> 00:39:25,275 I'm... I'm sorry, I can't, but maybe some other time. 586 00:39:25,319 --> 00:39:27,365 Okay, sure. 587 00:39:27,408 --> 00:39:30,193 But I will be back tomorrow to paint. 588 00:39:30,237 --> 00:39:33,109 Okay. Yeah, yeah. 589 00:39:33,153 --> 00:39:34,850 I should work on my book anyway. 590 00:39:34,894 --> 00:39:36,983 It's not going to write itself. 591 00:39:37,026 --> 00:39:39,028 Yeah. 592 00:39:42,336 --> 00:39:45,905 Here you go. Thank you. 593 00:39:45,948 --> 00:39:47,254 Um. 594 00:39:47,297 --> 00:39:48,777 I'll see you tomorrow. 595 00:39:48,821 --> 00:39:50,621 Oh, and please don't look at the painting yet, 596 00:39:50,649 --> 00:39:52,302 'cause it's not ready. 597 00:39:52,346 --> 00:39:54,435 Promise? 598 00:39:54,479 --> 00:39:55,828 I promise. 599 00:39:55,871 --> 00:39:58,787 Okay. Have a nice night. 600 00:40:44,180 --> 00:40:47,662 Margot, sweetheart, where have you been? 601 00:40:47,706 --> 00:40:48,924 Hey, Judith. 602 00:40:48,968 --> 00:40:50,883 Sorry, I go away for the holidays. 603 00:40:50,926 --> 00:40:53,973 Holidays, schmalidays. Where are my pages? 604 00:40:54,016 --> 00:40:56,454 Publishing waits for no one. I know. 605 00:40:56,497 --> 00:40:58,412 I promise I'll have something brilliant for you 606 00:40:58,456 --> 00:40:59,979 in the next few days. 607 00:41:00,022 --> 00:41:01,371 Mm, okay, doll. 608 00:41:01,415 --> 00:41:02,938 Where do you go again every year? 609 00:41:02,982 --> 00:41:04,331 Nantucket? 610 00:41:04,374 --> 00:41:08,378 - Cape Cod. - Right. 611 00:41:08,422 --> 00:41:10,337 That's... that's actually one of the things 612 00:41:10,380 --> 00:41:12,295 that I wanted to talk to you about. 613 00:41:12,339 --> 00:41:13,732 What do you need? 614 00:41:13,775 --> 00:41:15,603 I was wondering if it might be possible 615 00:41:15,647 --> 00:41:18,258 to get an advance on my next book. 616 00:41:18,301 --> 00:41:20,826 I've decided I want to buy my family's Cape house 617 00:41:20,869 --> 00:41:23,655 and my brother and sister don't really want to sell it, 618 00:41:23,698 --> 00:41:26,266 and some extra money could help me figure it all out. 619 00:41:26,309 --> 00:41:30,226 Honey, you know I'd love to negotiate in advance for you, 620 00:41:30,270 --> 00:41:32,881 but... The sales on your last book 621 00:41:32,925 --> 00:41:35,188 weren't quite what the publisher expected. 622 00:41:35,231 --> 00:41:37,103 I'm really not sure I can get approval 623 00:41:37,146 --> 00:41:38,757 for something like that. 624 00:41:38,800 --> 00:41:40,280 I can barely get advances on 625 00:41:40,323 --> 00:41:41,760 our established children's authors. 626 00:41:41,803 --> 00:41:43,588 Right. 627 00:41:43,631 --> 00:41:46,852 I guess I'll just reason with my unreasonable siblings. 628 00:41:46,895 --> 00:41:48,960 Do you know, we've come here every year since I was a kid? 629 00:41:48,984 --> 00:41:52,858 Hmm. Sounds darling. 630 00:41:52,901 --> 00:41:54,555 How could they want to sell this place? 631 00:41:54,599 --> 00:41:55,991 What, dear? 632 00:41:56,035 --> 00:41:57,689 Nothing. 633 00:41:57,732 --> 00:42:01,606 So what's your next book? How far into it are you? 634 00:42:01,649 --> 00:42:05,044 Oh, about halfway. 635 00:42:05,087 --> 00:42:09,048 Um, it's about a... family tree at Christmas. 636 00:42:09,091 --> 00:42:11,050 Mmm. 637 00:42:11,093 --> 00:42:13,594 Why don't you write another book because your character Caroline? 638 00:42:13,618 --> 00:42:15,576 People love a series. 639 00:42:15,620 --> 00:42:17,752 Or I could do that. 640 00:42:17,796 --> 00:42:20,494 I'm sorry I can't get you that advanced, Margot. 641 00:42:20,538 --> 00:42:24,237 Maybe if you or a little more well-known internationally. 642 00:42:24,280 --> 00:42:26,282 Let's try to get you there, okay, doll? 643 00:42:26,326 --> 00:42:27,980 Okay. 644 00:42:28,023 --> 00:42:30,852 Hey, merry Christmas. You too, kiddo. 645 00:43:08,020 --> 00:43:10,283 Good morning. 646 00:43:10,326 --> 00:43:11,782 Is everything okay? What time is it? 647 00:43:11,806 --> 00:43:14,156 Oh, yeah, everything's okay. It's early. 648 00:43:14,200 --> 00:43:16,768 Do you want to go for that walk on the beach with me? 649 00:43:16,811 --> 00:43:18,813 Wow, you are a morning person, aren't you? 650 00:43:18,857 --> 00:43:22,774 Yeah. Coffee? 651 00:43:22,817 --> 00:43:24,950 Plus, I want to show you something. 652 00:43:24,993 --> 00:43:27,474 Go get dressed. I'll meet you out front. 653 00:43:37,049 --> 00:43:39,007 I've never seen it like this. 654 00:43:39,051 --> 00:43:42,663 Something about it, right? 655 00:43:42,707 --> 00:43:44,360 Magical. 656 00:43:46,841 --> 00:43:51,324 We get so caught up in our busy lives and our cellphones, 657 00:43:51,367 --> 00:43:54,849 we forget to stop and take in where we are. 658 00:43:54,893 --> 00:43:57,722 I think this might be my favorite place on Earth. 659 00:43:57,765 --> 00:44:00,681 Me too. It's why I came back. 660 00:44:00,725 --> 00:44:03,597 Maggie! Come here. 661 00:44:03,641 --> 00:44:05,599 Come here. 662 00:44:05,643 --> 00:44:07,862 Hi. What's up? 663 00:44:10,473 --> 00:44:12,060 What are you going to do if you have to sell the house? 664 00:44:12,084 --> 00:44:14,129 I don't know, 665 00:44:14,173 --> 00:44:16,262 but I think it's going to break my heart. 666 00:44:20,745 --> 00:44:24,400 Do you remember when we used to dig up quahogs under the dock? 667 00:44:26,315 --> 00:44:28,515 Do you remember when we carved our initials under there? 668 00:44:31,103 --> 00:44:32,539 I'll race you. 669 00:44:32,582 --> 00:44:34,541 Oh, like the good old days. 670 00:44:34,584 --> 00:44:36,021 - On three? - Mm-hmm. 671 00:44:36,064 --> 00:44:37,675 Okay. 672 00:44:37,718 --> 00:44:39,285 - One. - Uh-huh. 673 00:44:39,328 --> 00:44:41,156 Two. 674 00:44:46,248 --> 00:44:47,728 You're such a cheater! 675 00:44:47,772 --> 00:44:50,470 Maggie, come on! 676 00:44:53,212 --> 00:44:54,735 Do you see it? 677 00:44:54,779 --> 00:44:57,042 - No. - Ahh. 678 00:44:57,085 --> 00:45:00,306 Oh, hey, here it is. 679 00:45:00,349 --> 00:45:01,916 Wow. 680 00:45:04,005 --> 00:45:06,442 So many years have gone by. 681 00:45:06,486 --> 00:45:08,096 It's still there. 682 00:45:10,011 --> 00:45:12,057 Yeah. 683 00:45:15,974 --> 00:45:18,977 We should probably get going. 684 00:45:19,020 --> 00:45:21,066 Why, what's the rush? 685 00:45:24,330 --> 00:45:25,679 My family's coming, 686 00:45:25,723 --> 00:45:28,726 and you need to finish your painting, 687 00:45:28,769 --> 00:45:32,077 and I don't want to hurt you when I leave. 688 00:45:32,120 --> 00:45:35,645 Yeah. Right. 689 00:45:40,825 --> 00:45:42,827 Maggie, c'mon. 690 00:46:04,762 --> 00:46:06,415 Hey, how's it going? 691 00:46:06,459 --> 00:46:08,374 Uh, pretty good. 692 00:46:08,417 --> 00:46:11,725 Do you want some tea? 693 00:46:11,769 --> 00:46:14,032 No, thank you. 694 00:46:14,075 --> 00:46:16,140 Listen, I'm going to take the painting home with me tonight 695 00:46:16,164 --> 00:46:18,819 and then work on the finishing touches there. 696 00:46:18,863 --> 00:46:21,822 Oh, okay. 697 00:46:21,866 --> 00:46:23,781 Do you think you're going to be done in time? 698 00:46:23,824 --> 00:46:27,741 Yeah, absolutely. 699 00:46:27,785 --> 00:46:30,178 But you won't be coming by tomorrow? 700 00:46:30,222 --> 00:46:34,922 Uh, no, I think you should probably be with your family. 701 00:46:34,966 --> 00:46:37,490 Let them know how you feel about selling the house. 702 00:46:37,533 --> 00:46:40,623 - Yeah, sure. - I don't wanna be in the way. 703 00:46:40,667 --> 00:46:42,712 Plus, it'll ruin the surprise. 704 00:46:45,367 --> 00:46:47,456 Yeah. Yeah, I guess you're right. 705 00:46:47,500 --> 00:46:49,850 Yeah, but... 706 00:46:49,894 --> 00:46:54,855 you could call me or text me and let me know how it's going. 707 00:46:54,899 --> 00:46:57,815 Okay, I'll do that. 708 00:46:57,858 --> 00:47:01,427 Okay. 709 00:47:01,470 --> 00:47:04,212 So I guess I'll see you Christmas Eve? 710 00:47:04,256 --> 00:47:07,259 Yeah, I'll see you Christmas Eve. 711 00:47:09,870 --> 00:47:11,480 Don't look at it. 712 00:47:41,946 --> 00:47:44,296 - Hey! - Hi! 713 00:47:44,339 --> 00:47:47,212 - Merry Christmas! - Merry Christmas! 714 00:47:47,255 --> 00:47:49,475 - How was the drive? - Not too bad. 715 00:47:49,518 --> 00:47:51,390 So how are you? You look great. 716 00:47:51,433 --> 00:47:52,695 I'm so glad you're here. 717 00:47:52,739 --> 00:47:54,088 - Hey, Margot. - Hey, Jeff. Hey! 718 00:47:54,132 --> 00:47:55,655 Hi, Aunt Margot! 719 00:47:55,698 --> 00:47:57,439 I'm so glad you could make it! 720 00:47:57,483 --> 00:48:00,442 I'm going to go check out the fort in the cedar bush. 721 00:48:00,486 --> 00:48:03,010 - Can you believe this wind? - Oh, my gosh. 722 00:48:38,002 --> 00:48:40,613 What is it? 723 00:48:40,656 --> 00:48:43,442 Uh... deja vu. 724 00:48:43,485 --> 00:48:46,532 Christian and I were that exact same age when we... 725 00:48:46,575 --> 00:48:47,968 Have you seen him? 726 00:48:48,012 --> 00:48:49,883 Yeah. 727 00:48:49,927 --> 00:48:51,319 Well? 728 00:48:51,363 --> 00:48:53,495 Enough already. Spill it! 729 00:48:53,539 --> 00:48:56,368 - Not right now. - Come on. 730 00:48:56,411 --> 00:48:59,545 - Hey, Ace, honey! - What? 731 00:48:59,588 --> 00:49:01,242 Come on, let's wait till we unpack, okay? 732 00:49:01,286 --> 00:49:03,288 Aw, Mom! 733 00:49:03,331 --> 00:49:05,812 Come on. 734 00:49:05,855 --> 00:49:07,640 Don't worry. I got these. 735 00:49:13,602 --> 00:49:15,300 Whoa. 736 00:49:15,343 --> 00:49:19,173 - Margot, you did all this? - Yep. 737 00:49:19,217 --> 00:49:22,785 It's mostly our old decorations mixed in with a few new ones. 738 00:49:22,829 --> 00:49:25,353 Yeah, and all the poinsettias on Cape Cod. 739 00:49:25,397 --> 00:49:27,225 It looks really wonderful. 740 00:49:27,268 --> 00:49:29,923 Boy, if Mom and Dad could see this. 741 00:49:29,967 --> 00:49:33,492 Oh, Grandma's Santas! I always loved these. 742 00:49:33,535 --> 00:49:35,059 What's the big deal? 743 00:49:35,102 --> 00:49:37,191 Well, Grandma Mary used to collect Santas, 744 00:49:37,235 --> 00:49:40,934 and then she passed them down to our mom, your grandma, Angie. 745 00:49:40,978 --> 00:49:44,024 Oh, we should continue that tradition. 746 00:49:44,068 --> 00:49:47,636 Whoa. Am I in the wrong place? Is this the North Pole? 747 00:49:47,680 --> 00:49:49,508 - Very funny. - Lame joke, Dad. 748 00:49:49,551 --> 00:49:51,814 Looks great, Margot. Nice job, really. 749 00:49:51,858 --> 00:49:53,425 Thanks. Your rooms are all set up, 750 00:49:53,468 --> 00:49:54,619 if you want to take your luggage up. 751 00:49:54,643 --> 00:49:56,819 Alright, thanks. 752 00:49:56,863 --> 00:49:59,997 You've become quite the hostess, haven't you? 753 00:50:00,040 --> 00:50:02,042 Just trying to make a good impression. 754 00:50:02,086 --> 00:50:05,002 Oh, I've been meaning to read your last book. 755 00:50:05,045 --> 00:50:07,308 We've just been so busy with Ace's hockey. 756 00:50:07,352 --> 00:50:08,720 Oh, that's okay. Don't worry about it. 757 00:50:08,744 --> 00:50:11,486 - Is something burning? - The cookies! 758 00:50:13,619 --> 00:50:16,535 No, no, no, no, no! 759 00:50:16,578 --> 00:50:18,493 Ahh! 760 00:50:18,537 --> 00:50:21,235 - Everything okay? - I burned the cookies! 761 00:50:21,279 --> 00:50:22,628 Don't worry about it. 762 00:50:22,671 --> 00:50:24,978 No, I want everything to be perfect. 763 00:50:25,022 --> 00:50:27,589 Everything's great. 764 00:50:27,633 --> 00:50:29,635 You okay? You seem off. 765 00:50:31,593 --> 00:50:32,768 Yeah, everything's fine. 766 00:50:32,812 --> 00:50:34,640 I just... 767 00:50:34,683 --> 00:50:36,598 I'll tell you about it later. It's okay. 768 00:50:36,642 --> 00:50:38,687 You go up, get settled. 769 00:50:38,731 --> 00:50:40,733 Okay, well, don't worry about the cookies. 770 00:50:40,776 --> 00:50:42,213 I like mine a little crunchy anyway. 771 00:50:42,256 --> 00:50:43,736 Me, too. 772 00:50:50,308 --> 00:50:52,092 Have you heard anything from Tom? 773 00:50:52,136 --> 00:50:53,789 No, nothing. 774 00:50:53,833 --> 00:50:57,967 He's supposed to arrive tomorrow, but who knows? 775 00:50:58,011 --> 00:51:01,754 But forget about him. Tell me about Christian. 776 00:51:01,797 --> 00:51:04,409 I haven't heard that name in years. 777 00:51:04,452 --> 00:51:06,367 Boy, did you have a crush on him. 778 00:51:06,411 --> 00:51:09,066 - Was it that obvious? - Obvious? 779 00:51:09,109 --> 00:51:11,459 The whole town knew it. Oh, get out of here. 780 00:51:11,503 --> 00:51:13,113 So what's he doing now? 781 00:51:13,157 --> 00:51:15,463 He's an artist. He just opened a gallery in town. 782 00:51:15,507 --> 00:51:17,074 Wow. 783 00:51:17,117 --> 00:51:19,685 Is he single? 784 00:51:19,728 --> 00:51:21,687 Yeah. 785 00:51:21,730 --> 00:51:23,515 So... 786 00:51:23,558 --> 00:51:25,647 what are you waiting for? 787 00:51:25,691 --> 00:51:27,301 It's not that simple. 788 00:51:27,345 --> 00:51:29,825 We were just kids. You can't relive the past. 789 00:51:29,869 --> 00:51:32,176 Why not? 790 00:51:34,091 --> 00:51:35,962 Oh, must be the Chinese food. 791 00:51:38,747 --> 00:51:41,359 - Hong Kong Cafe. - Hi, thank you. 792 00:51:41,402 --> 00:51:44,666 Thanks. Have a good night. 793 00:51:44,710 --> 00:51:46,059 Dinner is here! 794 00:51:56,200 --> 00:51:57,897 This looks great, Margot. 795 00:51:57,940 --> 00:51:59,942 - It's really good. - Yeah, this is awesome. 796 00:51:59,986 --> 00:52:02,423 I slaved. 797 00:52:02,467 --> 00:52:04,512 Here, I'll pass that down to you. 798 00:52:06,297 --> 00:52:07,689 I'd like to make a toast. 799 00:52:07,733 --> 00:52:11,432 - Ooh, okay. - Okay. 800 00:52:11,476 --> 00:52:13,782 I would like to propose a toast to Margot, 801 00:52:13,826 --> 00:52:15,523 for putting this all together 802 00:52:15,567 --> 00:52:19,788 and making our last Christmas here so special. 803 00:52:19,832 --> 00:52:22,269 This is really a great tribute to Mom and Dad. 804 00:52:22,313 --> 00:52:23,662 To Margot! 805 00:52:23,705 --> 00:52:24,924 - To Margot. - To Margot. 806 00:52:24,967 --> 00:52:27,796 Cheers. 807 00:52:33,150 --> 00:52:34,716 Margs, what is it? 808 00:52:38,242 --> 00:52:40,524 I came here knowing that this would be our last Christmas 809 00:52:40,548 --> 00:52:44,422 at this house and here on the Cape. 810 00:52:44,465 --> 00:52:47,729 But after I got here and saw how final all this was, 811 00:52:47,773 --> 00:52:51,124 I realized how much I really don't want to sell this house. 812 00:52:51,168 --> 00:52:53,126 Margot. 813 00:52:53,170 --> 00:52:57,783 We have so many memories here. I don't want to let that go. 814 00:52:57,826 --> 00:53:01,265 Well, Jeff, you want to chime in? 815 00:53:01,308 --> 00:53:05,182 It's not really my place. 816 00:53:05,225 --> 00:53:07,401 I thought you knew this was for the best. 817 00:53:07,445 --> 00:53:09,098 Is it though? 818 00:53:11,840 --> 00:53:13,538 Margs, we could really use the money. 819 00:53:13,581 --> 00:53:17,672 I mean, we have college to think about. 820 00:53:17,716 --> 00:53:21,241 Right, but it's not just about the money for me. 821 00:53:21,285 --> 00:53:24,636 This place will fall apart if no one's here to maintain it. 822 00:53:24,679 --> 00:53:27,726 Who's going to take care of it when you go back to Boston? 823 00:53:27,769 --> 00:53:30,207 I don't know. I haven't got that far in my thinking yet. 824 00:53:30,250 --> 00:53:31,314 Well, it sounds like you haven't 825 00:53:31,338 --> 00:53:32,905 thought this through at all, 826 00:53:32,948 --> 00:53:34,994 that you're just basing it on emotion. 827 00:53:35,037 --> 00:53:36,952 And what's wrong with that? 828 00:53:36,996 --> 00:53:40,608 It's too expensive to keep. The property taxes alone. 829 00:53:40,652 --> 00:53:44,264 I mean, look, the realtor already has a buyer lined up. 830 00:53:44,308 --> 00:53:47,441 All we have to do is sign the papers. 831 00:53:47,485 --> 00:53:50,792 I love this house and I don't want to sell it. 832 00:53:50,836 --> 00:53:53,012 Margot. 833 00:53:53,055 --> 00:53:54,753 We already lost Mom and Dad. 834 00:53:54,796 --> 00:53:57,712 How can you let this place go too? 835 00:53:57,756 --> 00:53:59,758 Of course I miss Mom and Dad, 836 00:53:59,801 --> 00:54:02,674 but I was really hoping not to have this kind of conversation. 837 00:54:02,717 --> 00:54:07,026 Avoiding a conversation is not the way to solve a problem. 838 00:54:07,069 --> 00:54:08,941 Okay, think practically. 839 00:54:08,984 --> 00:54:12,031 Both Tom and I believe that this is the best thing for all of us. 840 00:54:12,074 --> 00:54:13,380 You know what? 841 00:54:13,424 --> 00:54:15,295 Christmas isn't the time for practicality. 842 00:54:15,339 --> 00:54:17,689 If you'll excuse me, I'm going for a walk. 843 00:54:22,433 --> 00:54:26,915 ♪ Oh, come all ye faithful 844 00:54:26,959 --> 00:54:31,050 ♪ Joyful and triumphant 845 00:54:31,093 --> 00:54:39,093 ♪ Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to Bethlehem ♪ 846 00:54:40,059 --> 00:54:45,064 ♪ Come and behold him 847 00:54:45,107 --> 00:54:48,937 ♪ Born the king of angels 848 00:54:48,981 --> 00:54:53,202 ♪ Oh, come, let us adore him 849 00:54:53,246 --> 00:54:58,033 ♪ Oh, come, let us adore him 850 00:54:58,077 --> 00:55:06,077 ♪ Oh, come, let us adore him, Christ, the Lord ♪ 851 00:55:06,912 --> 00:55:11,569 ♪ Sing, choirs of angels 852 00:55:11,612 --> 00:55:15,790 ♪ Sing in exultation 853 00:55:15,834 --> 00:55:23,834 ♪ Sing, all ye citizens of heaven above ♪ 854 00:55:24,495 --> 00:55:29,369 ♪ Glory to God 855 00:55:29,413 --> 00:55:33,373 ♪ Glory in the highest 856 00:55:33,417 --> 00:55:37,899 ♪ Oh, come, let us adore him 857 00:55:37,943 --> 00:55:42,077 ♪ Oh, come, let us adore him 858 00:56:20,159 --> 00:56:21,813 Margot? 859 00:56:21,856 --> 00:56:23,771 Hey. 860 00:56:24,990 --> 00:56:26,426 Oh, honey. 861 00:56:26,470 --> 00:56:28,036 Come on in. 862 00:56:39,831 --> 00:56:41,441 Hey, you still awake? 863 00:56:41,485 --> 00:56:43,443 Yeah. 864 00:56:43,487 --> 00:56:44,966 What you reading? 865 00:56:45,010 --> 00:56:46,794 Aunty Margot's book. 866 00:56:46,838 --> 00:56:50,929 Cool. What do you think? 867 00:56:50,972 --> 00:56:53,148 Why was she so upset tonight at dinner? 868 00:57:01,635 --> 00:57:05,334 She loves this house and doesn't want to sell it. 869 00:57:05,378 --> 00:57:08,033 Do you want to sell it? 870 00:57:08,076 --> 00:57:11,471 Well, it's not really up to me. 871 00:57:11,515 --> 00:57:15,257 It's up to your mother and her siblings. 872 00:57:15,301 --> 00:57:18,086 I don't have to go to college, Dad. 873 00:57:18,130 --> 00:57:19,958 I want to keep the house, too. 874 00:57:24,005 --> 00:57:25,592 Did you read all the way to the end of the book? 875 00:57:25,616 --> 00:57:27,182 Yeah. 876 00:57:27,226 --> 00:57:28,749 Read me the last couple of pages. 877 00:57:31,099 --> 00:57:32,797 "A home is more than bricks and blocks" 878 00:57:32,840 --> 00:57:35,016 and windows and locks. 879 00:57:35,060 --> 00:57:37,758 A home is more than a bed or where you rest your head. 880 00:57:39,934 --> 00:57:41,588 They say that home is where the heart is, 881 00:57:41,632 --> 00:57:43,503 and Caroline knew that to be true. 882 00:57:43,547 --> 00:57:48,595 "What she didn't realize is that your home is within you." 883 00:57:48,639 --> 00:57:51,468 And what does that mean to you? 884 00:57:51,511 --> 00:57:53,078 I guess that no matter where you go, 885 00:57:53,121 --> 00:57:54,688 you take your home with you? 886 00:57:54,732 --> 00:57:57,256 That's right. 887 00:57:57,299 --> 00:58:01,390 We'll always have the memories of this place in our hearts, 888 00:58:01,434 --> 00:58:03,088 and we'll always have each other, 889 00:58:03,131 --> 00:58:05,394 no matter where we go, 890 00:58:05,438 --> 00:58:07,396 especially at Christmas time. 891 00:58:10,095 --> 00:58:14,055 I still don't want to sell the house, Dad. 892 00:58:14,099 --> 00:58:17,537 I know. 893 00:58:17,581 --> 00:58:19,147 You get some sleep. 894 00:58:26,894 --> 00:58:30,202 - Good night, champ. - Good night, Dad. 895 00:58:43,694 --> 00:58:45,739 - Hey. - Hey. 896 00:58:47,045 --> 00:58:49,613 Can we talk? 897 00:58:49,656 --> 00:58:51,310 Sure. 898 00:58:56,533 --> 00:58:58,273 Why don't you sit down? 899 00:59:05,542 --> 00:59:08,327 - So I... - Look... 900 00:59:08,370 --> 00:59:11,809 I shouldn't have run out on you like that. 901 00:59:11,852 --> 00:59:13,724 I did a lot of thinking while you were gone. 902 00:59:13,767 --> 00:59:16,422 No, no, no. 903 00:59:16,465 --> 00:59:18,598 You were right. 904 00:59:18,642 --> 00:59:21,819 I've decided to agree to sell the house. 905 00:59:21,862 --> 00:59:23,734 It's the practical thing to do. 906 00:59:23,777 --> 00:59:25,649 What? 907 00:59:25,692 --> 00:59:27,868 It's just a house. 908 00:59:27,912 --> 00:59:30,436 It's not my family. You are my family. 909 00:59:30,479 --> 00:59:34,179 That's right, we are, and we love you. 910 00:59:34,222 --> 00:59:36,007 We can have Christmas anywhere. 911 00:59:39,793 --> 00:59:42,013 But why the sudden change? 912 00:59:46,887 --> 00:59:49,411 I think that the House 913 00:59:49,455 --> 00:59:53,241 helped me to feel connected to Mom and Dad, 914 00:59:53,285 --> 00:59:54,765 but you can't relive the past. 915 00:59:54,808 --> 00:59:56,767 I know that now. 916 00:59:56,810 --> 01:00:00,858 You can remember it fondly, 917 01:00:00,901 --> 01:00:03,774 but you can't relive it. 918 01:00:03,817 --> 01:00:05,471 Well, you have us, 919 01:00:05,514 --> 01:00:07,604 and we're your connection to Mom and Dad 920 01:00:07,647 --> 01:00:10,215 and all the amazing memories that we have. 921 01:00:14,306 --> 01:00:16,177 I'm just having a hard time letting go. 922 01:00:18,310 --> 01:00:21,008 It's totally understandable. 923 01:00:21,052 --> 01:00:22,836 But I'll be okay. 924 01:00:25,926 --> 01:00:30,278 Well, while you were gone, I read your book "Homesick," 925 01:00:30,322 --> 01:00:35,675 and you talk about a home not defining you, 926 01:00:35,719 --> 01:00:37,416 that your home is within you. 927 01:00:40,071 --> 01:00:44,989 I guess it's hard to practice what you preach sometimes. 928 01:00:45,032 --> 01:00:47,513 You have given us such an amazing 929 01:00:47,556 --> 01:00:51,865 Christmas gift this year, just making it all so special. 930 01:00:54,172 --> 01:00:57,958 Hey, let's... Let's not spoil it, okay? 931 01:00:58,002 --> 01:01:00,439 Okay. 932 01:01:00,482 --> 01:01:03,268 In my head, I know you're right. 933 01:01:03,311 --> 01:01:06,140 It's just my heart, you know? 934 01:01:08,534 --> 01:01:10,971 Yeah, I know. 935 01:01:11,015 --> 01:01:13,931 I want you to have that money for Ace and his college 936 01:01:13,974 --> 01:01:15,236 and for your family. 937 01:01:15,280 --> 01:01:17,499 It's important. 938 01:01:21,721 --> 01:01:25,072 I'm going to head off to bed. It's been a long day. 939 01:01:25,116 --> 01:01:27,814 Okay, sleep tight. 940 01:01:27,858 --> 01:01:31,122 Love you, sis. I love you, too. 941 01:01:54,536 --> 01:02:01,935 ♪ The streets are a little emptier this time of year ♪ 942 01:02:01,979 --> 01:02:04,851 ♪ The wind is blowing cold 943 01:02:07,027 --> 01:02:11,815 ♪ But even though it's quiet, there's still magic here ♪ 944 01:02:13,512 --> 01:02:17,472 ♪ Love is making its way home 945 01:02:19,518 --> 01:02:22,173 ♪ And maybe we can find it 946 01:02:22,216 --> 01:02:25,567 ♪ Love is in the air 947 01:02:25,611 --> 01:02:33,053 ♪ It's you and me on Christmas Eve this year ♪ 948 01:02:33,097 --> 01:02:39,581 ♪ And we'll fly, oh, fly 949 01:02:39,625 --> 01:02:43,368 ♪ Looking at the lights like little kids ♪ 950 01:02:43,411 --> 01:02:45,979 ♪ Just you and I 951 01:02:46,023 --> 01:02:51,985 ♪ Tonight, so high 952 01:02:52,029 --> 01:02:57,034 ♪ And we're falling, really falling in love ♪ 953 01:02:57,077 --> 01:03:02,387 ♪ At Christmas time 954 01:03:14,703 --> 01:03:18,229 ♪ Oh, suddenly, you're all I need ♪ 955 01:03:18,272 --> 01:03:20,927 ♪ It's all so clear 956 01:03:20,971 --> 01:03:28,630 ♪ It's you and me on Christmas Eve this year ♪ 957 01:03:28,674 --> 01:03:36,674 ♪ It's you and me on Christmas Eve this year ♪ 958 01:03:44,559 --> 01:03:46,910 Here we go. 959 01:03:46,953 --> 01:03:48,737 - Oh! - Oh, big five! 960 01:03:48,781 --> 01:03:51,088 One, two, three, four... ohh! 961 01:03:51,131 --> 01:03:52,872 - On Vienna? Ace? - Yes! 962 01:03:52,916 --> 01:03:54,787 How did you do it? Alright. 963 01:03:54,831 --> 01:03:56,049 - So good. - $2,000. 964 01:03:56,093 --> 01:03:57,746 You got me. I'm out. 965 01:03:57,790 --> 01:04:02,751 You did it! Alright, your turn. 966 01:04:09,715 --> 01:04:11,673 - Hi. - Hi, is Margot here? 967 01:04:11,717 --> 01:04:14,024 - I'm... - Christian Williams. 968 01:04:14,067 --> 01:04:17,592 - Yeah. How'd you know? - I remember you. 969 01:04:17,636 --> 01:04:18,898 - Come on in. - Thanks, 970 01:04:18,942 --> 01:04:20,291 Margot. 971 01:04:22,467 --> 01:04:24,164 Hey. 972 01:04:24,208 --> 01:04:25,794 I brought you guys some Christmas cookies 973 01:04:25,818 --> 01:04:27,124 from that new bakery in town. 974 01:04:27,167 --> 01:04:29,082 - Oh, thank you. - Best on the Cape. 975 01:04:29,126 --> 01:04:31,998 So nice of you. 976 01:04:32,042 --> 01:04:33,870 Thanks. 977 01:04:36,437 --> 01:04:39,005 Ace, why don't you you come help me get lunch organized? 978 01:04:44,968 --> 01:04:47,579 So it's, uh, it's all done. 979 01:04:47,622 --> 01:04:51,104 I think you're really gonna like it. 980 01:04:51,148 --> 01:04:53,846 Thank you. Really. 981 01:04:53,890 --> 01:04:55,543 So how'd dinner go last night? 982 01:04:55,587 --> 01:04:58,503 Did you get her to agree not to sell the house? 983 01:04:58,546 --> 01:05:03,073 I changed my mind. I decided I'm going to let them sell it. 984 01:05:03,116 --> 01:05:07,164 - Really? - Yeah. I was being selfish. 985 01:05:07,207 --> 01:05:08,750 They could use the money, and I was just 986 01:05:08,774 --> 01:05:10,297 holding on to old memories. 987 01:05:10,341 --> 01:05:12,386 Surprised to hear you say that. 988 01:05:12,430 --> 01:05:15,476 I think reality finally set in. 989 01:05:15,520 --> 01:05:17,478 Hey, did I... 990 01:05:17,522 --> 01:05:20,960 do something to upset you, because you seem angry with me. 991 01:05:21,004 --> 01:05:23,441 No. 992 01:05:23,484 --> 01:05:25,443 Margot. 993 01:05:25,486 --> 01:05:27,314 Talk to me. 994 01:05:36,933 --> 01:05:38,369 What? 995 01:05:38,412 --> 01:05:41,111 - I saw you. - You saw me what? 996 01:05:41,154 --> 01:05:43,940 Last night, at the restaurant, I saw you. 997 01:05:43,983 --> 01:05:45,419 That. 998 01:05:45,463 --> 01:05:47,639 And I mean, I have no right to be mad. 999 01:05:47,682 --> 01:05:49,617 It's your life, you've traveled all over the world, 1000 01:05:49,641 --> 01:05:51,686 and it would be naive to think that you and I 1001 01:05:51,730 --> 01:05:53,384 could even possibly... 1002 01:05:53,427 --> 01:05:55,864 I mean, what we had was when we were kids. 1003 01:05:55,908 --> 01:05:57,214 - It's so long ago. - Margot. 1004 01:05:57,257 --> 01:05:58,955 And it's none of my business. 1005 01:05:58,998 --> 01:06:01,392 It's just that I was caught by surprise 1006 01:06:01,435 --> 01:06:02,959 - and I was hurt. - Margot! 1007 01:06:03,002 --> 01:06:05,396 - But I'm fine. - Margot, that was my sister. 1008 01:06:08,051 --> 01:06:10,444 - What? - Yeah, that was my sister. 1009 01:06:10,488 --> 01:06:13,186 She's in town for a few days before Christmas. 1010 01:06:13,230 --> 01:06:16,233 She leaves for New York to see her fiance today. 1011 01:06:16,276 --> 01:06:18,757 Oh. 1012 01:06:18,800 --> 01:06:21,586 I feel like an idiot. 1013 01:06:21,629 --> 01:06:26,417 Listen, there is no other woman in my life, 1014 01:06:26,460 --> 01:06:30,116 and ever since I saw you a few days ago at the bookstore, 1015 01:06:30,160 --> 01:06:34,033 I haven't been able to think about anybody but you. 1016 01:06:34,077 --> 01:06:36,253 - Really? - Really. 1017 01:06:36,296 --> 01:06:39,734 But it is kind of cute. 1018 01:06:39,778 --> 01:06:42,128 - What? - You were jealous. 1019 01:06:42,172 --> 01:06:43,956 Yeah. 1020 01:06:44,000 --> 01:06:45,479 That means you care. 1021 01:06:47,090 --> 01:06:49,353 - I do. - Yeah. 1022 01:06:51,572 --> 01:06:53,487 - Christian. - Hmm? 1023 01:06:53,531 --> 01:06:56,186 Would you like to join us for dinner tonight? 1024 01:06:56,229 --> 01:06:58,057 We're going to the Christmas stroll after. 1025 01:06:58,101 --> 01:07:01,060 I would love to. 1026 01:07:01,104 --> 01:07:02,496 Did I interrupt something? 1027 01:07:02,540 --> 01:07:05,064 Kinda. 1028 01:07:05,108 --> 01:07:06,587 Okay, we'll see you later then. 1029 01:07:06,631 --> 01:07:08,850 Okay, what time should I be back for dinner? 1030 01:07:08,894 --> 01:07:12,941 - 5:00. - Yeah, 5:00 is great. 1031 01:07:12,985 --> 01:07:15,509 Okay. Thank you for the invite. 1032 01:07:18,121 --> 01:07:20,012 Are you sure you want me to come back for dinner? 1033 01:07:20,036 --> 01:07:22,995 - Yes, absolutely. - Okay. 1034 01:07:23,039 --> 01:07:25,128 I just have to take care of a few things. 1035 01:07:25,171 --> 01:07:27,695 - Okay. - Okay. 1036 01:07:27,739 --> 01:07:30,785 And I am really sorry for the misunderstanding. 1037 01:07:30,829 --> 01:07:32,613 I never meant to hurt you. 1038 01:07:32,657 --> 01:07:36,965 No, I'm the one who should be apologizing to you. 1039 01:07:37,009 --> 01:07:39,055 I'm not normally like this, I swear. 1040 01:07:39,098 --> 01:07:41,666 I just... I have a lot going on right now. 1041 01:07:41,709 --> 01:07:45,104 I know. I hope you like the painting. 1042 01:08:21,271 --> 01:08:23,142 Oh, wow. 1043 01:09:06,751 --> 01:09:08,709 Hi, you've reached Judith! 1044 01:09:08,753 --> 01:09:12,191 Unlike most people, I still listen to voice messages, 1045 01:09:12,235 --> 01:09:14,062 so why don't you leave me one? 1046 01:09:15,716 --> 01:09:17,283 Hey, Judith, it's Margot. 1047 01:09:17,327 --> 01:09:19,503 You mentioned that I needed 1048 01:09:19,546 --> 01:09:22,419 some more international recognition as an author. 1049 01:09:22,462 --> 01:09:25,291 I'm not saying it's a done deal, but I might have the opportunity 1050 01:09:25,335 --> 01:09:28,164 to have Christian Williams illustrate my next book. 1051 01:09:28,207 --> 01:09:29,750 I was just wondering what that would mean 1052 01:09:29,774 --> 01:09:31,428 in terms of an advance. 1053 01:09:31,471 --> 01:09:33,256 Thanks. 1054 01:09:33,299 --> 01:09:35,258 Oh, and merry Christmas. 1055 01:09:41,960 --> 01:09:43,546 I can't believe you guys are leaving tomorrow. 1056 01:09:43,570 --> 01:09:45,006 I know. 1057 01:09:45,050 --> 01:09:46,747 Jeff's parents are dying to see Ace. 1058 01:09:46,791 --> 01:09:49,446 I bet. He's the best. 1059 01:09:49,489 --> 01:09:52,449 Hey, thanks for making this so special. 1060 01:09:52,492 --> 01:09:55,060 Let's enjoy our last night here as a family, though, okay? 1061 01:09:55,103 --> 01:09:56,757 Deal. 1062 01:09:56,801 --> 01:09:59,891 It's been so great hanging out with you. 1063 01:09:59,934 --> 01:10:01,632 We shouldn't let it go so long next time. 1064 01:10:01,675 --> 01:10:03,677 - Yeah. - Once we sell the house, 1065 01:10:03,721 --> 01:10:05,742 I'll be able to afford to come visit you more in Boston. 1066 01:10:05,766 --> 01:10:08,073 That'd be great. 1067 01:10:08,116 --> 01:10:12,338 So... what was going on with you and Christian? 1068 01:10:12,382 --> 01:10:15,298 Well, nothing. I just made a total idiot of myself. 1069 01:10:15,341 --> 01:10:16,864 - How? - Well... 1070 01:10:16,908 --> 01:10:19,171 I saw him out last night with another woman. 1071 01:10:19,215 --> 01:10:21,652 Turns out, it was a sister. Oh boy. 1072 01:10:21,695 --> 01:10:24,220 - And you thought... - Yeah. 1073 01:10:24,263 --> 01:10:26,134 You're such a drama queen. 1074 01:10:34,578 --> 01:10:36,057 - Hi. - Hi. 1075 01:10:36,101 --> 01:10:37,407 - Come in. - Merry Christmas. 1076 01:10:37,450 --> 01:10:39,887 - Merry Christmas. - I brought you guys wine. 1077 01:10:39,931 --> 01:10:43,891 Oh, awesome. Wow. 1078 01:10:43,935 --> 01:10:44,999 I'm going to go let this baby breathe. 1079 01:10:45,023 --> 01:10:47,678 Okay. 1080 01:10:47,721 --> 01:10:49,549 Do you want to take off your coat? 1081 01:10:49,593 --> 01:10:51,377 Yes, please. 1082 01:10:55,686 --> 01:10:59,559 Wow. You look amazing. 1083 01:10:59,603 --> 01:11:01,474 You don't look too bad yourself. 1084 01:11:01,518 --> 01:11:03,911 - Thanks. - Come on. 1085 01:11:09,439 --> 01:11:10,894 Christian, it's a pleasure having you here. 1086 01:11:10,918 --> 01:11:13,269 Oh, thank you. This all looks delicious. 1087 01:11:13,312 --> 01:11:14,724 Margot really stepped up to the plate this year 1088 01:11:14,748 --> 01:11:16,446 with all the cooking and decorating. 1089 01:11:16,489 --> 01:11:18,622 Hello! 1090 01:11:18,665 --> 01:11:20,580 - Tom! - Whoa! 1091 01:11:20,624 --> 01:11:22,669 Merry Christmas! 1092 01:11:22,713 --> 01:11:24,105 Oh, my gosh! 1093 01:11:24,149 --> 01:11:25,803 We didn't think you were coming! 1094 01:11:25,846 --> 01:11:27,370 I couldn't not show up 1095 01:11:27,413 --> 01:11:29,328 on our last Christmas in this house. 1096 01:11:29,372 --> 01:11:31,722 Come on, Uncle Tom. Dinner's getting cold. 1097 01:11:31,765 --> 01:11:33,985 - Whoa. - Merry Christmas, Tom. 1098 01:11:34,028 --> 01:11:36,335 Merry Christmas, everyone. 1099 01:11:36,379 --> 01:11:39,469 - Hey, I know this pot roast. - Mm-hmm. 1100 01:11:39,512 --> 01:11:41,253 Let me do the honors. 1101 01:11:47,433 --> 01:11:49,957 It's so good to see you, Tom. 1102 01:11:50,001 --> 01:11:52,830 I can't believe all you've done to this place. 1103 01:11:52,873 --> 01:11:54,503 I haven't seen the house look this Christmas-y 1104 01:11:54,527 --> 01:11:56,137 since we were kids. 1105 01:11:56,181 --> 01:11:58,096 I can't believe you came. 1106 01:11:58,139 --> 01:12:01,360 Wow. My reputation's that bad, huh? 1107 01:12:01,404 --> 01:12:03,406 I'm just glad to see you. 1108 01:12:03,449 --> 01:12:05,451 Well, I canceled the last leg of my trip 1109 01:12:05,495 --> 01:12:06,689 and hopped on a flight standby. 1110 01:12:06,713 --> 01:12:08,193 I would have called, 1111 01:12:08,236 --> 01:12:10,761 but I thought a surprise would be more fun. 1112 01:12:10,804 --> 01:12:13,851 Yeah, it was a great surprise. 1113 01:12:13,894 --> 01:12:17,724 Christian, what a blast from the past. 1114 01:12:17,768 --> 01:12:21,380 I think the last time I saw you, 1115 01:12:21,424 --> 01:12:24,078 Margot was all gaga, chasing you around. 1116 01:12:24,122 --> 01:12:26,342 I was not gaga. 1117 01:12:26,385 --> 01:12:31,259 What was that old Paul Anka song, "Puppy Love." 1118 01:12:31,303 --> 01:12:33,392 Stop it. 1119 01:12:33,436 --> 01:12:37,962 No, it's been really nice getting reacquainted. 1120 01:12:38,005 --> 01:12:40,399 Oh, so I brought the papers from the realtor 1121 01:12:40,443 --> 01:12:42,314 for everyone to sign for the house. 1122 01:12:42,358 --> 01:12:45,839 - We can deal with that later. - Excuse me for a moment. 1123 01:12:47,450 --> 01:12:50,017 Uh, what'd I say? 1124 01:12:50,061 --> 01:12:53,456 She's just taking it harder than the rest of us. 1125 01:12:53,499 --> 01:12:56,894 - Hmm. - Is she okay? 1126 01:12:56,937 --> 01:12:58,591 I don't know. 1127 01:12:59,984 --> 01:13:02,465 So, Christian, 1128 01:13:02,508 --> 01:13:04,075 how long have you been back on the Cape? 1129 01:13:04,118 --> 01:13:05,946 A couple of months. 1130 01:13:05,990 --> 01:13:08,427 Is it the same as you remember? 1131 01:13:08,471 --> 01:13:13,954 With age comes perspective, so I have to say it's better. 1132 01:13:18,785 --> 01:13:21,135 I just wanted to say that this has been 1133 01:13:21,179 --> 01:13:22,485 one of the best Christmases 1134 01:13:22,528 --> 01:13:26,880 that I've had in a really long time. 1135 01:13:26,924 --> 01:13:28,621 Ever since Mom and Dad died, 1136 01:13:28,665 --> 01:13:32,756 I got so focused on my career and then this house 1137 01:13:32,799 --> 01:13:36,412 that I didn't take any time to focus on all of you, 1138 01:13:36,455 --> 01:13:39,023 my family. 1139 01:13:39,066 --> 01:13:40,851 I came back here and I ran into Christian 1140 01:13:40,894 --> 01:13:43,027 and found out that he was an artist. 1141 01:13:43,070 --> 01:13:46,160 Well, actually, you've been an artist your whole life, 1142 01:13:46,204 --> 01:13:48,511 ever since we were kids. 1143 01:13:48,554 --> 01:13:53,341 But it turns out that you're quite the famous artist. 1144 01:13:53,385 --> 01:13:54,778 But of course, you being you, 1145 01:13:54,821 --> 01:13:57,737 you didn't say anything about that. 1146 01:13:57,781 --> 01:13:59,609 Anyway, 1147 01:13:59,652 --> 01:14:03,351 I had Christian paint you a Christmas present, Meredith. 1148 01:14:05,571 --> 01:14:08,922 Wow. 1149 01:14:08,966 --> 01:14:12,230 Wow! 1150 01:14:12,273 --> 01:14:15,494 - It's beautiful, Christian. - That's... that's incredible. 1151 01:14:15,538 --> 01:14:18,715 I want you to know I'm okay with selling the house. 1152 01:14:18,758 --> 01:14:20,780 I wasn't initially, but I'll sign whatever paperwork 1153 01:14:20,804 --> 01:14:23,415 you need me to sign before you go. 1154 01:14:23,459 --> 01:14:24,566 I just wanted you to have something 1155 01:14:24,590 --> 01:14:26,462 to remember the place by. 1156 01:14:26,505 --> 01:14:28,333 It's so lovely. 1157 01:14:30,422 --> 01:14:32,990 Really. Thank you, Margot. 1158 01:14:33,033 --> 01:14:35,775 But I really feel like you should keep the painting. 1159 01:14:35,819 --> 01:14:40,171 Absolutely not. It's yours. 1160 01:14:40,214 --> 01:14:41,955 Margs, 1161 01:14:41,999 --> 01:14:44,088 I had no idea he didn't want to sell, 1162 01:14:44,131 --> 01:14:47,657 but I'm glad you're okay with it. 1163 01:14:47,700 --> 01:14:50,137 Me, too. 1164 01:14:50,181 --> 01:14:55,316 Okay, so I know I haven't been around much, 1165 01:14:55,360 --> 01:14:59,582 but I'm going to make it my Christmas promise 1166 01:14:59,625 --> 01:15:02,367 to try and make you guys more of a priority. 1167 01:15:02,410 --> 01:15:04,412 You better. 1168 01:15:06,502 --> 01:15:07,957 Who's ready for the Christmas stroll? 1169 01:15:07,981 --> 01:15:10,375 - Yeah! - Yes, let's roll. 1170 01:15:18,905 --> 01:15:23,170 ♪ Hark, the herald angels sing ♪ 1171 01:15:23,214 --> 01:15:27,523 ♪ Glory to the newborn king 1172 01:15:27,566 --> 01:15:31,614 ♪ Peace on Earth and mercy mild ♪ 1173 01:15:31,657 --> 01:15:35,748 ♪ God and sinner reconciled 1174 01:15:35,792 --> 01:15:40,187 ♪ Joyful, all ye nations rise 1175 01:15:40,231 --> 01:15:44,365 ♪ Join the triumph of the skies ♪ 1176 01:15:44,409 --> 01:15:48,369 ♪ With angelic hosts proclaim 1177 01:15:48,413 --> 01:15:52,635 ♪ Christ is born in Bethlehem 1178 01:15:52,678 --> 01:15:56,813 ♪ Hark, the herald angels sing 1179 01:15:56,856 --> 01:16:01,165 ♪ Glory to the newborn king 1180 01:16:01,208 --> 01:16:05,082 ♪ Hail the heavenly Prince of Peace ♪ 1181 01:16:05,125 --> 01:16:07,345 You know, you really are quite the artist. 1182 01:16:07,388 --> 01:16:09,652 And you are quite the writer. 1183 01:16:09,695 --> 01:16:11,523 No, I mean it. 1184 01:16:11,567 --> 01:16:14,265 Even before I knew it was you, I was drawn to your work. 1185 01:16:14,308 --> 01:16:16,441 And then Jacklyn said that you had a reputation 1186 01:16:16,484 --> 01:16:20,053 and I was worried you were a ladies man, a Casanova. 1187 01:16:20,097 --> 01:16:21,489 Hardly. 1188 01:16:21,533 --> 01:16:23,753 But that does explain a lot. 1189 01:16:23,796 --> 01:16:25,208 Well, then I looked you up and it turns out 1190 01:16:25,232 --> 01:16:27,017 that you do have a reputation... 1191 01:16:27,060 --> 01:16:29,236 A worldwide reputation. 1192 01:16:29,280 --> 01:16:31,369 - You didn't know that? - Mnh-mnh. 1193 01:16:31,412 --> 01:16:34,372 Not before last night. You're kidding. 1194 01:16:34,415 --> 01:16:36,635 I thought that's why you wanted me to paint your house. 1195 01:16:36,679 --> 01:16:38,724 No, I wanted you to paint the house 1196 01:16:38,768 --> 01:16:42,946 because I like your work and I kind of like you. 1197 01:16:45,862 --> 01:16:50,736 - Where are we going? - Come with me. 1198 01:16:52,085 --> 01:16:53,957 - Thank you. - You're welcome. 1199 01:17:01,486 --> 01:17:02,855 The carolers were really good this year. 1200 01:17:02,879 --> 01:17:04,707 They were. 1201 01:17:06,839 --> 01:17:08,798 What are we doing? 1202 01:17:08,841 --> 01:17:11,975 Oh, well, it is time to make good on your end of the bargain. 1203 01:17:12,018 --> 01:17:14,238 - What? - Oh, I want to draw you again. 1204 01:17:14,281 --> 01:17:17,371 I don't know what to do. I feel so awkward. 1205 01:17:17,415 --> 01:17:20,810 No, you're just going to sit right over here. 1206 01:17:20,853 --> 01:17:23,160 Yep. Perfect. Down there. 1207 01:17:23,203 --> 01:17:26,642 And then talk to me. 1208 01:17:26,685 --> 01:17:29,645 - I look a mess. - No, you look beautiful. 1209 01:17:36,129 --> 01:17:38,392 This is so uncomfortable. 1210 01:17:38,436 --> 01:17:40,786 No, this is perfect. 1211 01:17:42,614 --> 01:17:44,616 Tell me a story. 1212 01:18:39,018 --> 01:18:41,368 Tilt your chin just a little bit up. 1213 01:18:44,458 --> 01:18:46,025 Can I look yet? 1214 01:18:46,069 --> 01:18:47,592 It's almost done. 1215 01:18:47,635 --> 01:18:49,768 Ugh, the anticipation is killing me. 1216 01:18:49,812 --> 01:18:51,944 Patience. 1217 01:18:55,992 --> 01:18:58,124 - Oh, one sec. - Yeah, go ahead. 1218 01:18:58,168 --> 01:18:59,691 Hi, Judith. 1219 01:18:59,735 --> 01:19:02,955 - Margot, it's Judith. - I know. 1220 01:19:02,999 --> 01:19:04,870 Who else is working at 9:00 on Christmas Eve? 1221 01:19:04,914 --> 01:19:07,525 - It's my agent. - Oh, okay. 1222 01:19:07,568 --> 01:19:10,484 I got your message and I ran your idea about 1223 01:19:10,528 --> 01:19:12,660 Christian Williams illustrating your new book 1224 01:19:12,704 --> 01:19:14,184 up the flagpole. 1225 01:19:14,227 --> 01:19:16,969 - And? - The publishers love it. 1226 01:19:17,013 --> 01:19:19,624 Christian's global fan base could mean big business for us. 1227 01:19:19,667 --> 01:19:21,495 It's a whole different audience. 1228 01:19:21,539 --> 01:19:24,107 Wow, that's fantastic. 1229 01:19:24,150 --> 01:19:30,026 And they're willing to offer you a six-figure advance. 1230 01:19:30,069 --> 01:19:32,942 What? That's incredible. 1231 01:19:32,985 --> 01:19:36,641 I figured that was news worth sharing on Christmas Eve. 1232 01:19:36,684 --> 01:19:39,600 Is it ever? W... Thank you, Judith. 1233 01:19:39,644 --> 01:19:41,994 We'll sort out the details after the holidays. 1234 01:19:42,038 --> 01:19:44,344 Yes, of course, yeah. 1235 01:19:44,388 --> 01:19:47,652 That is one heck of a Christmas gift. 1236 01:19:47,695 --> 01:19:52,048 - Merry Christmas, doll. - Merry Christmas. 1237 01:19:52,091 --> 01:19:53,832 What? 1238 01:19:53,876 --> 01:19:56,835 Come on, now the anticipation is killing me. 1239 01:19:56,879 --> 01:19:58,682 I think I have a way of buying out my siblings 1240 01:19:58,706 --> 01:20:00,012 and keeping the house. 1241 01:20:00,056 --> 01:20:02,232 How? 1242 01:20:02,275 --> 01:20:06,149 Oh, my gosh. This is unbelievable. 1243 01:20:06,192 --> 01:20:08,020 Um... 1244 01:20:08,064 --> 01:20:09,630 Christian, that was my agent. 1245 01:20:09,674 --> 01:20:11,632 Yeah, I know. You said that. What did she say? 1246 01:20:11,676 --> 01:20:14,113 I sort of bounced the idea off of her 1247 01:20:14,157 --> 01:20:19,684 about the possibility of you illustrating my next book. 1248 01:20:19,727 --> 01:20:22,992 I see. 1249 01:20:23,035 --> 01:20:24,796 And she just told me that the publishing company 1250 01:20:24,820 --> 01:20:26,343 loves that idea 1251 01:20:26,386 --> 01:20:29,389 and they'd be willing to give me... us... 1252 01:20:29,433 --> 01:20:31,739 They'd be willing to give us a big advance. 1253 01:20:36,353 --> 01:20:38,398 If you're interested, of course. 1254 01:20:40,400 --> 01:20:42,011 I don't know, uh... 1255 01:20:42,054 --> 01:20:45,362 I've never illustrated a children's book before. 1256 01:20:45,405 --> 01:20:48,756 I know, but you're going to be amazing. I know it. 1257 01:20:48,800 --> 01:20:51,672 It's... 1258 01:20:51,716 --> 01:20:54,458 That's beautiful. 1259 01:20:54,501 --> 01:20:58,331 Yeah, do you think I have the chops? 1260 01:20:58,375 --> 01:21:00,812 You definitely have the chops. 1261 01:21:03,032 --> 01:21:04,860 And... 1262 01:21:07,297 --> 01:21:10,648 I'd be honored to illustrate your children's book with you. 1263 01:21:13,651 --> 01:21:16,088 - Really? - Really. 1264 01:21:16,132 --> 01:21:18,961 - Really? - Really. 1265 01:21:19,004 --> 01:21:21,267 - Oh. - Thank you. 1266 01:21:21,311 --> 01:21:25,054 Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you. 1267 01:21:25,097 --> 01:21:27,317 You've no idea how much this means to me. 1268 01:21:27,360 --> 01:21:29,754 Oh, I think I have an inkling. 1269 01:22:10,926 --> 01:22:12,884 This has been the most wonderful Christmas, 1270 01:22:12,928 --> 01:22:15,582 but I have one more gift for both of you. 1271 01:22:15,626 --> 01:22:17,933 No more gifts. You've given us enough already. 1272 01:22:17,976 --> 01:22:19,760 You sure have. 1273 01:22:19,804 --> 01:22:23,939 This has been the perfect goodbye to this place. 1274 01:22:23,982 --> 01:22:26,985 And now I don't have to leave Harbour Island anymore 1275 01:22:27,029 --> 01:22:29,292 when it's freezing cold up here. 1276 01:22:29,335 --> 01:22:32,512 I'm kidding. I'm kidding. 1277 01:22:32,556 --> 01:22:34,906 - Hey, am I too late? - No, no, no. 1278 01:22:34,950 --> 01:22:38,040 I just gave them their presents. Come in. 1279 01:22:38,083 --> 01:22:40,607 Open them up! Open them up! Margs. 1280 01:22:40,651 --> 01:22:43,871 What's going on? Open your present. 1281 01:22:49,877 --> 01:22:51,662 I want to buy the house. 1282 01:22:51,705 --> 01:22:56,145 I'll give both of you full market value for your third. 1283 01:22:56,188 --> 01:22:58,277 Christian and I just got 1284 01:22:58,321 --> 01:23:00,453 quite a lucrative deal for a new children's book, 1285 01:23:00,497 --> 01:23:02,542 which I'll write and he'll illustrate. 1286 01:23:02,586 --> 01:23:04,588 It's called "The Family Tree," 1287 01:23:04,631 --> 01:23:07,199 and it's about a giant red beech tree 1288 01:23:07,243 --> 01:23:11,203 that grows in the yard of a very special Cape Cod home. 1289 01:23:11,247 --> 01:23:14,337 The tree, in its quiet wisdom, is the guiding force 1290 01:23:14,380 --> 01:23:18,167 for the generations of family that live in this house. 1291 01:23:18,210 --> 01:23:22,171 My Christmas wish is that you'll allow me 1292 01:23:22,214 --> 01:23:25,870 to be the steward of this place and keep it in the family 1293 01:23:25,913 --> 01:23:29,917 because we, this family, are what make a house a home. 1294 01:23:32,224 --> 01:23:34,661 Jeez. Wow. 1295 01:23:36,707 --> 01:23:38,796 Does this mean we're keeping the house, Dad? 1296 01:23:38,839 --> 01:23:40,469 It means Auntie Margot's keeping the house, 1297 01:23:40,493 --> 01:23:42,930 but I'll bet she'll let us visit. 1298 01:23:42,974 --> 01:23:45,977 Anytime you want. 1299 01:23:46,021 --> 01:23:47,500 So is that a yes? 1300 01:23:47,544 --> 01:23:49,372 - Yes! - Yes! 1301 01:23:54,246 --> 01:23:55,943 You better come back next year, Tom. 1302 01:23:55,987 --> 01:24:00,383 I wouldn't miss it. Hey, I'm proud of you, sis. 1303 01:24:00,426 --> 01:24:02,863 You made it happen, and nothing makes me happier 1304 01:24:02,907 --> 01:24:05,127 than keeping this house in the family. 1305 01:24:05,170 --> 01:24:07,433 - I love you. - Love you, too. 1306 01:24:12,003 --> 01:24:15,398 See you, Tom. 1307 01:24:15,441 --> 01:24:17,182 You better take good care of this house. 1308 01:24:17,226 --> 01:24:20,707 - You hear me? - I will. You know I will. 1309 01:24:20,751 --> 01:24:22,946 Well, actually, go ahead and trash it. It's yours now. 1310 01:24:22,970 --> 01:24:24,929 No, it's still all of ours. 1311 01:24:24,972 --> 01:24:27,627 I'm just paying the mortgage now. 1312 01:24:27,671 --> 01:24:29,325 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 1313 01:24:29,368 --> 01:24:32,023 Thanks, Margot. That was wonderful. 1314 01:24:32,067 --> 01:24:33,764 Happy New Year, Aunt Margot. 1315 01:24:33,807 --> 01:24:35,046 I'm glad you're keeping the house. 1316 01:24:35,070 --> 01:24:37,550 Me, too. 1317 01:24:37,594 --> 01:24:39,770 - Nice to meet you, Christian. - See you. 1318 01:24:42,164 --> 01:24:45,036 Drive safe, guys. 1319 01:24:45,080 --> 01:24:47,082 - Hey, you. - Hey. 1320 01:24:51,651 --> 01:24:53,740 C'mere, I have something for you. 1321 01:24:53,784 --> 01:24:56,178 - What, why? - 'Cause it's Christmas. 1322 01:24:56,221 --> 01:24:58,441 No, you've given me so much already. 1323 01:24:58,484 --> 01:25:00,530 Come on. 1324 01:25:11,715 --> 01:25:16,676 - What is this? - Just sit. 1325 01:25:23,379 --> 01:25:25,163 Merry Christmas. 1326 01:25:27,992 --> 01:25:29,559 You kept it, after all this time? 1327 01:25:29,602 --> 01:25:31,343 Of course I did. 1328 01:25:31,387 --> 01:25:34,781 And it led me home, just like you said it would. 1329 01:25:38,785 --> 01:25:40,787 It led me home, too. 1330 01:26:10,382 --> 01:26:14,169 ♪ Took a reindeer off the village green ♪ 1331 01:26:14,212 --> 01:26:17,172 ♪ Covered Santa Claus in Silly String ♪ 1332 01:26:17,215 --> 01:26:21,263 ♪ Made off in a beater built like a tank ♪ 1333 01:26:21,306 --> 01:26:24,657 ♪ A broken heater, but the radio cranked ♪ 1334 01:26:24,701 --> 01:26:28,139 ♪ The snow is falling down 1335 01:26:28,183 --> 01:26:30,750 ♪ The bells are ringing out 1336 01:26:30,794 --> 01:26:34,363 ♪ Just a couple of misfits 1337 01:26:34,406 --> 01:26:37,409 ♪ On the night before Christmas ♪ 1338 01:26:43,720 --> 01:26:47,071 ♪ It's been a minute since we kicked up some dust ♪ 1339 01:26:47,114 --> 01:26:50,596 ♪ We're wrapping presents and we're catching a buzz ♪ 1340 01:26:50,640 --> 01:26:54,165 ♪ Kids all fast asleep 1341 01:26:54,209 --> 01:26:57,516 ♪ Hey, mama, now it's just you and me ♪ 1342 01:26:57,560 --> 01:27:00,171 ♪ The snow is falling down 1343 01:27:00,215 --> 01:27:01,694 ♪ The snow is falling down 1344 01:27:01,738 --> 01:27:03,783 ♪ Bells are ringing out 1345 01:27:03,827 --> 01:27:07,657 ♪ Now we're Mr. and Mrs. 1346 01:27:07,700 --> 01:27:13,271 ♪ On the night before Christmas ♪ 1347 01:27:13,315 --> 01:27:16,927 ♪ Christmas time comes and goes so fast ♪ 1348 01:27:16,970 --> 01:27:20,626 ♪ Wrap the presents, then the wrapping's in the trash ♪ 1349 01:27:20,670 --> 01:27:28,670 ♪ When it's here, I wish that it would last ♪ 1350 01:27:42,039 --> 01:27:45,999 ♪ Snow is falling down ♪ Snow is falling down 1351 01:27:46,043 --> 01:27:48,263 ♪ Bells are ringing out 1352 01:27:48,306 --> 01:27:51,701 ♪ Yeah, we went the distance 1353 01:27:51,744 --> 01:27:55,095 ♪ On the night before Christmas ♪ 1354 01:27:57,402 --> 01:28:00,797 ♪ Christmas time comes and goes so fast ♪ 1355 01:28:00,840 --> 01:28:05,062 ♪ Wrap the presents, then the wrapping's in the trash ♪ 1356 01:28:05,105 --> 01:28:12,069 ♪ When it's here, I wish that it would last ♪ 1357 01:28:26,736 --> 01:28:30,348 - ♪ Snow is falling down - ♪ Snow is falling down 1358 01:28:30,392 --> 01:28:32,568 ♪ Bells are ringing out 1359 01:28:32,611 --> 01:28:36,093 ♪ Yeah, we went the distance 1360 01:28:36,136 --> 01:28:38,965 ♪ On the night before Christmas ♪ 1361 01:28:45,407 --> 01:28:49,106 ♪ My younger son has had a couple of kids ♪ 1362 01:28:49,149 --> 01:28:52,196 ♪ Out in Chicago, and they're all flying in ♪ 1363 01:28:52,239 --> 01:28:55,591 ♪ We used to run around this town ♪ 1364 01:28:55,634 --> 01:28:59,377 ♪ Now it's grandkids gathered around ♪ 1365 01:28:59,421 --> 01:29:03,468 - ♪ Snow is falling now - ♪ Snow is falling now 1366 01:29:03,512 --> 01:29:05,731 ♪ Bells are ringing out 1367 01:29:05,775 --> 01:29:09,213 ♪ Just a family of misfits 1368 01:29:09,256 --> 01:29:17,256 ♪ On the night before Christmas ♪ 1369 01:29:19,005 --> 01:29:21,878 ♪ Night before Christmas 1370 01:29:21,921 --> 01:29:26,361 ♪ Snow is falling, snow is falling down ♪ 1371 01:29:26,404 --> 01:29:28,667 ♪ The night before Christmas 1372 01:29:28,711 --> 01:29:33,759 ♪ Snow is falling, snow is falling down ♪ 1373 01:29:33,803 --> 01:29:36,022 ♪ The night before Christmas 92984