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another time come on now

no

it's too early in the morning for this

just a few more minutes oh seriously Emma

I can't believe that

let you track me out here at the crack of dawn

what do you think you're training for the Olympics

I wanted to hang out with you

and this is the only time I could squeeze it in

first of all this is more like torture than a hangout

so meeting me at some cute wine bar is a hangout

but you never get to hang because all you do is work

as the last time you just relax

just chill forget about the last time you had a date

date

who even has time to meet anyone

you know what my work is like one slip of the boys club

believe me alive

and that's what I mean do you even like working there

I like being able to play in the big sandpit

I like it when I win the account

I know you like the chase

but there's more to life than the grind

speaking of which

I've got ball after this big meeting today

what's so important

the partners are announcing who they're promoting

before we break up for Christmas

and I think I'm gonna nail it with my presentation

plus my numbers are there

and I put in double the hours of everyone else

I just worry that you put too much pressure on yourself

don't worry

today is gonna be my day

so in conclusion as natural resources

will only continue to be further strained

companies will be forced to change

the way they do business to be profitable

we can start with a complete revision of our supply

chain

Emma

you do realize that

this is going the complete opposite direction

to profit

and I'm sure you've let Frank and the board know that

this is actually gonna increase costs

is this true initially yes I know

see the shareholders

they're not gonna like that

and I think I speak for everybody in this room

when I say

we need a better solution

I think if you look at the long time

we will take your suggestions under consideration

now for our last order of business

before we break for Christmas

which by the way just because you're not in the office

doesn't mean you can stop checking your email

now

as you know we've been looking to fill

the position of director of sales

and the board has come to a decision

tough decision lots of qualified candidates

but one of you really stood out

putting in the time in really contributing

congratulations Craig

we look forward to watching you rise in the company

thank you so much sir

hey we still don't forbid about golf this weekend

wouldn't miss it

congratulations Craig

I'm sure you'll deliver

everything I've come to expect from you

I'm Frank

consider this my notice oh

don't be so rash Emma

I'm sure another opportunity will come along maybe

maybe not I'm just not willing to wait around anymore

look I appreciate having

had the chance to work for this company

but it's time for me to go

I

need you to go out of town getting this handled

counting on you Oliver

have I ever let you down Larry

you get the owner

so sucking away the holy day in

or you might not wanna come back

holy day in what a corny

now seriously

what do you mean don't come back

what is that you're trying to say

what I'm not trying

I'm telling you flat out

this dealer's gone on way too long

investors are getting nervous

partners are looking for someone

so how exactly do I fit into this playing game

I like you

but I'm not far from retirement

and I am not gonna take the fall for this

for starters

you certainly kicked off your holiday with a bang

no kidding oh my

oh I don't know what came over me

I just had enough

for a girl that plans every second of her life

you really jumped the gun with this one

what are you gonna do

it's hardly the best time of year to be unemployed

maybe you should call Frank

ask for my job back don't you dare admit it

you hated that job didn't have time for anything

friends

romance pedicure

even letting your life pass you by

why don't you do something to clear your head

before you make any more big decisions

why don't you go see your dad

haven't been home for Christmas and years

never had time well

it would seem that you do have time now

I don't know should be looking for another job

you just said no one hires during Christmas

so you might as well

spend your time finding a job you actually like doing

what would that be

don't even know

it's been years since I've actually thought about

doing something I enjoy

yeah maybe you're right

some fresh air some time with dad

exactly it's exactly what you need

let's get away this Christmas

pack up all your trouble

away from all the fuss

let's trade it all for a tropical show and

let oh

oh no no

no no

no no

Baby Squad Baby Squad

ow

hurts

oh he's so cute

thank you for stopping you're kinda hard to miss

I just didn't know when

or if another car would come along

yeah not much traffic around here huh

yeah this is pretty much Russia

looks like you need some help

need is a strong word I'm sure I could handle it

that's up to you but you're the one that weighs me down

I mean if you feel like it

no problem

there we are good as new

I take it back I'm glad you turned up when you did

well lucky for you

one of my specialities is rescuing damsel's in distress

I don't think I needed to be rescued

I'm sure I'd have figured it out eventually

I'm sure you were perfectly capable

but there's nothing wrong with letting someone help you

if you need it guess I'm not used to asking

sometimes it takes more courage just to ask

okay

well anyway

um thanks for everything

and I better be hitting the road

but seriously I do appreciate it my pleasure

Merry Christmas

oh yeah

that's right Merry Christmas to you too

Emma

you're home

I've missed you dad

oh you too

Mr Jingle and we've missed you too

I can't remember the last time I spent Christmas

without a little girl I should have been back more

I'm sorry oh no

I didn't mean it to sound like that

I'm just happy that you're home

it means the world me too

um is that all we got

I can't stay long

I've got to get back and find a new job

oh right

well at least

stayed long enough to unwind from the stress of work

and the big city

you don't slow down and smell the roses

well I can't say that change of pace won't be welcome

that's for sure

dad

what happened to the snowman out the front

well I

I don't put everything out like I used to it

well it's a lot of work for one old man

used to love that kid

all right

let's see if we can find it in the attic come on

here we

are it's so good to be home

dad

where's the train

oh I thought I'd skip it this year

beautiful Christmas used to do it up so big

what's going on is everything okay

well like I said

it didn't get around too much decorating this year

I didn't dream you'd be coming

it seemed brother

pointless just for myself

what about the guests they used to come every year

just to see what new decorations she'd added

where are the guests

um

well you see the um

the thing is business has been rather

down this last couple of years how down

but the moment

it's just you and me look

why don't you go and settle into your old room

then come down and we'll have a talk

okay I want the whole story

here we are

yeah you always made the best hot chocolate haha

well it's your mother's recipe

yeah but you always get me extra marshmallows

sometimes it's the little things that count

speaking of little things

what's been going on

are there really no other guests

well it's not exactly like the good old days

sometimes I think

one of those computer sites might be a good idea that

do you still not have a website

we need to get an online presents for the inn

maybe I can help you whilst I'm home

you think it would help

hardly any Christmas decorations

you always went over the top with that

not ever since your mom

it's been hard I'm sorry

your mother brought such joy to the festivities

and I haven't exactly been around

something else I ought to tell you

I've been struggling with the work clothes here

I can't fill the rooms can't pay the bills

sometimes

it's hard enough just to keep my head above water dad

no

it's not all bad

I love this place but

maybe I should retire find somewhere less demanding

this is your life what would you do

there's a property developer

wants to buy the land

and build a resort and conference centre

well they keep pushing

but I'm not sure

that's the worst idea I've ever heard of

The Holiday Inn will be gone forever

oh they're coming with a low offer

but so far I've said no

but I'm not sure how long I can hold out dad

we can't let this happen well

I might have no choice I haven't got the money

or the energy to keep the place going

I love this place too

I'll think of something I promise

let's get that Christmas spirit back into you

what come on

I'll get you coat oh oh

I haven't been down here for ages

why haven't you back so lovely

wow

I used to love this place

we used to come nearly every day after school

as I recall most of your pocket Molly ended up in here

it was the perfect hangout

cause Molly made the best coffees

wonder what ever happened to her

I hang out to her she's still here huh

but dad we have to go in and say hi we

I do pump into Molly occasionally

but I definitely have to go

come on I'll buy you a coffee

I don't know anything about these fancy coffees

don't worry I'll look after you

oh oh

Emma oh

what a lovely surprise it's been way too long

I know Molly

how you doing Ben

haven't seen you in a while

oh you know Molly

it's the same as always

good to see you both of you

now what can I get you

do you remember my usual how could I forget

you'd order the same thing everyday

pumpkin spice latte

but if you're feeling adventurous

I've got something new do you wanna try

is it good really good

caramel apple spice with cinnamon dolce

topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce

that sounds amazing it's like childhood in a cup

I still do this I used to love going to the festival

it was so much fun well

if you liked it before come and see what we've added

brings in quite the crowd compared to the old days

maybe I'll go and check it out tomorrow

then stop by the baked goods stand

it's a fundraiser for the library

and I've got a few of my prize winning cakes there

I wouldn't miss that for the world

go and have a look around the shop

you might find a few new goodies

it's really have expanded dad

would you mind waiting for the order

I wanna see what cool gifts Molly's got in the shop

okay

I'll be right here trying to work out what to order

oh sorry

I forgot don't worry

I'll take good care of your dad you go shop

well there's quite a long there isn't there

toto macchiato macchiato macchiato good yes yes

hey

excuse me sir sorry I'm so sorry

you again what are you doing here

you following me I could ask you the same question

no stalking today I'm just here visiting my dad

how about we start this whole thing over

hi I'm Oliver

Emma

so are you from around here

yeah I grew up here

I moved out after college

I take it you're not from around these parts

no I'm just here for a few days on a work assignment

seems like a nice place to grow up

yeah I mean

you know what it's like when you're a kid

you wanna be so exciting this place can be sleepy

doesn't seem all that quiet to me

I think

the definition of quiet changes when you're an adult

now I'd call it charming plus

everyone's coming in for the Christmas festival

oh that

it's good to know

why is that good tonight

like I said it's a working weekend for me

it's good to know a little bit more about the area

well I can give you some pointers

where are you staying

still working out the details on that

well you should stay at my dad's place

it's practically historic landmark at this point

it's called the Holiday Inn

sorry sorry

that's your dad's place have you heard of it

um yeah

well it's um yeah

it's kind of on my radar

are you one of those travel writers

oh you should definitely come and experience in

get a feel for the place

a good writer would be great for business

we could really do with the press

I don't think you understand that please

my dad would be so grateful if you're doing a story

call it a favor for the help of the tire

let me think about it okay

okay I promise you

you won't find a more charming place that looks antique

are you gonna get it

maybe another time

what's all this for we're making cookies

cookies oh

there goes my diet it's Christmas

you have to have cookies have to it's tradition

hmm

where's your mixer

um mixer

yeah Merry Christmas

hey Larry

just checking in on your progress

no time to waste have you located our target yet

actually you're not gonna believe it

I've met the daughter of the owner

you kidding hey

how'd you swing that long story

obviously she doesn't know what I'm here for

she thinks I'm a travel writer

great cover yeah

well

pom pom for information and then spring the papers on

ah I don't know

I don't think I should stay there it seems wrong

that's why I sent my best shark to get the job done

she she seems like a nice person

I didn't send you there to make friends

get the job done and then get back here

to celebrate the bonus you're about to earn

this is always my favorite

the best bit was decorating

with all different colors of icing and sprinkles

oh

I remember watching you and your mother making cookies

used to love eating the dough

so I recall you ate more dough than actual cookies

guilty as charged

are you scratching anyone

yeah I'm in need of a room

I heard that you might have a spare

ah

I will check the reservations

see if we have in it

I thought you said this place was empty

just go with it Dad's got his pride

another favor

well you can take your chances finding somewhere else

miles away on such short note to this

you're in Luxor we have a cancellation

oh great

I'll take it thank you

Mr um Oliver

please just call me Oliver

Oliver go upstairs suckling

come down and join us by the fire for some refreshments

oh no

I wouldn't want you to get to any trouble

no I insist

you're a guest

please treat this place as if it's your home

yes you can

Oliver come in sit down sir thank you there

what's that mold cider

it's been a holiday tradition at the inn since

since I can remember

mom used to keep a pot warming on the stove for guests

and there's one thing that goes extremely well

with the side dad

you're supposed to wait until the decorated

just one or two won't do any harm besides

you made enough for an army

if you don't careful

I'll end up looking even more like Santa Claus

Ho ho ho

consider it quality control

I mean you

don't seem like

the type of girl that wants to be known

for a sub standard vacant besides

this one is defective it's missing a like

fine I give up you win this one

but you should know I'm used to getting my way

why am I not surprised by the way

you've already made three batches

why are you making so many

remember

when Molly was telling us about the Christmas festival

yeah well

I wanted to contribute some cookies to the fundraiser

for the library oh

that's really nice of you well

the library is all the help you can get

but there's a catch in order to get them decorated

so I can bring them tomorrow

let me guess that's right

I'm gonna need some volunteer cookie labor

to get them decorated heaven Sebastian

is that the time oh come on dad

it'll be fun you remember

your mother never let me anywhere near the decorating

he called me that bad no

he's right I'd forgotten that

end up looking more like a Picasso

than a gingerbread man

so I'm off the hook and off to bed

you can stick around and watch if you want

no no no

you too stay

I'll see you in the morning

good night Emma

oh it's lovely to have you back

me too good night Oliver

nice

so what I'm hearing is that you're asking for help

I prefer to think of it as an exchange

how do you feel well

if you're writing a travel article on the town

in the Eton you're gonna need a tour guide

someone who really knows the place and the people

basically me

pretty got this all figured out

don't you if you think about it

it's more like I'm doing you the favor

not them kicking score or anything

oh of course not

so do we have a deal

you drive a hard bargain

fine it's a deal

why do we stop

so what kinds of Christmas traditions

does your family have nothing much really

you've never decorated the trees together nope

my mom did have this artificial tree

that she never undecorated

what yeah

she strong it relies and put all the decorations on it

and then wrapped in a blanket

and kept in a cupboard under the stairs

every year she just bring it out and plug it in

Tada

New Year's Day should wrap it back up

in the blanket and put it straight back in the covers

well I suppose that was a practical approach

so you've never

gone in search of the perfect Christmas tree

or any of the real traditions

not for me

Christmas has always just kind of been another day

we got a couple of presents there

can't imagine that it was okay

I guess

you can't really miss something you've never had

besides

it appears the Holiday Inn is missing a Christmas tree

kind of you to notice

and I plan to remedy that as soon as I can

I can't say becoming a professional bakers in my future

but overall not bad

you did great

and I'd never have gotten finished in time

if it wasn't for you so thanks

happy to trade some cookie labor

for personal tour in the town okay

well to sweeten that deal

got an idea got something special I want to show you

oh I don't know

it is kind of getting late

you sound like an old mom I'm getting your coat

yes mom felt bad for me to argue with such conviction

what's that

you'll see

I didn't know

stargazing was a typical Christmas tradition

when I was a little girl

every Christmas Eve dad would take me out

and we'd watch for hours

hoping for a glimpse of Father Christmas on his sleigh

in summer you teach me about the constellations here

may take a look

pretty cool right

yeah see

three stars in a row

that's Orion's belt

two of the brightest stars in the sky

are in the Orion constellation

I didn't know that

you really know your stuff

I've got dad to thank for that

it took me years to work out that

all those years of teaching were just

his way of spending time with me

oh hey

you've got to see this quick

close your eyes make a wish oh I just do it

so what did you wish for

I can't tell you that otherwise it won't come true

oh it's freezing

I'm gonna head back in

but hey thanks

I'll put this on my list

what list new Christmas traditions

I love you

ah morning everyone

ah good morning

how did you sleep um

like a rock yeah

yeah thank you

must be all the fresh air

haha

it's a good thing cause you got a busy day ahead of us

Emma tells me you're writing an article about the town

and the inn

that could have helped to attract more tourists

yeah I um

it's definitely a working vacation

well it couldn't come at a better time

we need to publish it

to get this place back on his feet

you're a good man thank you whatever

actually I'm

I'm not really so cookies are done it

would you be ready in five

sure thing boss

boss kind of like

that Dad's

you sure you don't want to come with us

no I'll see you at the festival later

I've got some errands to run okay

well do you want to meet us somewhere

I'll find you how are you gonna find us

it's not a big place well

wouldn't it just be easier

to find a time and place to meet

if you have to know

I should be at Molly's helping her to set up Molly hey

she talked me into it yesterday

when we were at the shop

you know she's got a crush on you don't don't be silly

I've known her for years

we're just friends I know a crush when I see one oh

I'm far too old I'm far too old for this sort of thing

you're really too old if you believe it

you might find out you like it too

if you give it a chance what's that harm as they say

if it isn't broke don't fix it

what's a city boy like you doing with the truck

like that oh

is it a present to myself on my first race yeah

I was used to be driving around in one of the kid

so something brings back memory

so that we drop the cookies first

and then go full festival mode

so does that involve well

the festival is one of the biggest tourist drawers

we have the town really pulls out all the stops

let's do everything

everything by what

like every single thing sounds like an adventure

you don't know what you meant for it

I love

you I love

you

haha bye

what have you got there just some cookies

I think they're pretty good

are you confirm them

they're very good

Emma oh Harley

I haven't seen you in forever

I always ask your father about you

hi Jen

yeah I'm back to see my dad for Christmas

and who's this I hadn't heard that you had a boyfriend

in fact I specifically remember someone saying

how sad that you don't have a husband

or boyfriend or anything wow

didn't realize

that was such a relevant topic of conversation

around here you know how it is

we know everything about the ones that still live here

you're a little shooting star that made it out

hi I'm Jen

nice to meet the leading man of the former senior

have a girl we're not actually

hi I'm Oliver

hi heck girl

maybe never told me that

what are the secrets have you been keeping from me

anyway Jen

these are my cookies our

our cookies

so good to see you

maybe hopefully bumping cheap for life

that would be so amazing

why did you do that

why did you let me

I don't know

I guess I just didn't want it

to think that you didn't have a boyfriend

I mean I really don't care about that

so why then

it just

seemed easier than getting into a big discussion

this is a small town and Jenna's a big dog

let me guess she's the equivalent of a town crier

I should probably go and straighten this out

oh no

words gonna be all over town

it probably already is you're only here for a few days

right yeah

then give them a better story than your solitary life

all right it's not that fast just work a lot

yes I did

yeah I quit my job

long story look

I'm insane by the Emma

I don't have much time for personal life either look

we don't have to make a big deal of it

just go along for the right

fine

but I'm in charge of this fake relationship

never doubted that for a second okay

first stop this way

yes boss

you ready to get your skates on

oh I don't know

I asked you since I was a kid

I'm really not very good are you chickening out

wouldn't have expected that from you

what exactly call it chickening out or damage control

come on it'll be like riding a bike

it will come back fine but I'm holding you personally

responsible for my well being

I bet he never miss ya

Christmas on the run it's Christmas time

Santa's shaking is wasting on I was gonna check

it once

take a deep home

take it slowly

get your balance

I don't know about balance

I'm just trying to face by the ice

hold on to my arm

and get through

you didn't break it

promise me one thing what's that

you go down cannot say anything

can't make any differences

okay I think we've got it

show off what oh

I used to be so much better

I'm so out of practice oh

well right now

you're just a blatant reminder of my lack of ability

stick around long enough

you might get some ice skating skills of your own

I'm not sure I'll be able to get there

in just a couple of days

you seem like the kind of guy who do anything

to put your mind to it

I'd like to think so but this challenge seems uh

a bit out of my comfort zone

oh it's good to get out your comfort zone

guess I'm the one out my comfort zone now

Time's up please make your way off the ice

did you hear anything

I need my pride

let's see what's left of it and get out of here

nothing

do you want to go in and warm up with a coffee

that's an idea

you're not having fun

no no

I'm kidding

today's been amazing

I just thought it'd been asked to sit down for a minute

and that's my bruise Dega

you're tough lady to keep up with

I'm just really excited to be here

after you

oh you finally showed up

I told Ben you'd be here sooner or later

speaking of Daffy seen him

he was supposed to meet us

been here all day just as well too

we've been really busy I couldn't manage without him

he actually seems like he's enjoying himself

he is now

what can I get you two something

peppermint tea I've got just the thing

what about you

today's all been about getting out of my comfort zone

so why don't you surprise me

oh who doesn't love a surprise eh

what you up to dad got a new job

well I can think of worse ideas

mind you the boss is a bit of a task master

hey

mind you I'm enjoying myself enormously

well maybe I'll hire you back for another day

hire give me

this job pays all the coffee and pastries you want

along with my excellent company

where do I sign up

here you go

sorry

not a problem at all

but it shouldn't be a problem

what does that mean I've been here all day

what a lovely couple you two make

see I told you where to be around town

this is Jens doing worry about it Emma

have you talking about something else tomorrow

so you said you're only here for a couple of days

takes too much energy to put out a gossip fire

sometimes it can make it worse

suppose you're right

we'll be going our separate ways in a few days anyway

so no one will know the difference

let's get going

I thought we're gonna hang out here for a bit

you know sit down yeah

but there's something that I wanna show you besides

I think Dad's break might be over

and she's right back to work

you and no more muffins no

we can't have that see you two at home bye

oh bring them back

they're cute here too

your dad and mine oh

just think yesterday

I heard him say that they're just old friends

no chance of romance

and now now they're acting like a couple of teenagers

I'm not sure I'd go that far

but

who'd have thought

those kind of feelings could develop so fast

must be some sort of Christmas miracle

do you really believe in that kind of saying

stop

wow

you are witnessing

the annual parade of Christmas trees

people around here get super into it

I can see that

it's how the festival started

just few people with a few trees

and every year it kept growing

and now I had no idea when I came here

that this town was gonna surprise me like this

this is my favourite place in the world

I used to come here when I was a kid

when I wanted to be alone think

the guy had broken up with me or hadn't passed a test

my mum died

this park has got me through

some of the hardest times in my life

some of the most important too

I can see why this place is so special

it's more than that

it's like my touchstone

the place that lets me know everything's gonna be okay

what's this

Jen's not here

don't have to put on an act

you never know who's watching

consider it practice in case we run into her again

besides it's kind of nice right

that is kinda nice

thanks for sharing this place with me

I added to that list of Christmas traditions

I've never experienced you don't live here

maybe I'll have to come back

sorry

oh it's my boss editor

he'll just keep calling if I don't answer

I'll just be a minute

Larry

I thought you're gonna

give me some space to handle this

are you haven't heard from you all day

thought you'd have this thing signed

sealed and delivered by now and be on your way back

it's a little more complicated than I thought

I need more time times are one thing you don't have

look these are good people

people who else besides the old man

I told you his daughter's here and no

no no

it's it's not what you think

you still haven't told her who you are

have you

it's not exactly

the easiest thing to drop into conversation

you need to remember what you're there to do

and it's not to complicate things

because you develop some little crush

get the deal done by tomorrow

it's Christmas seems like pretty cold

time in to shake down the family business

then don't get soft on me

you've got one job to do just do it

look at that one isn't it the cutest

yeah I I guess

hey what's up

something happened is it work

yeah but I

right here's the thing I'm gonna stop you right there

it's Christmas

we're having a pretty great time right

pretty great

so one phone call he is my boss

isn't allowed to take away from

the great time that we've been having

whatever that call was just forget about it

let's just have a good night can you do that

for me

I'll do it but just remember I did it for you get

now

shake it off

come on come on

okay

yeah I actually feel better

that's the Christmas spirit

don't let anybody or anything take that away

Fred Jen somewhere hider

no

like you said

it's kinda nice glad you agree

sticking with the theme of traditions

you haven't experienced

I've got a great idea for us tomorrow

I'm afraid to ask trust me you're gonna love it

why did you let me sleep so late dad

I've got so much stuff to do oh wow

didn't expect to see this haha

I have many hidden talents

and when did you last sleep past the crack of dawn

what you've told me at your fancy gym of yours

most days before you start your 15 hour workday

is that true

it was being gainfully unemployed hasn't been so bad

thank you

if you don't mind me asking what happened

let's just say it was a matter of principle

I've got tired of other people calling the shots

especially when I thought they were the wrong shots

I thought it was very brave of her

maybe not the smartest move

but honestly I do feel free

I just hope it was the right thing

these things have a way of working themselves out

here we are

so you decided what your next career move should be

not yet

but I do know I want it to be something I used to me

if I know my little girl

she'll land on her feet

I can't believe you're going back to work for Molly

again after calling such a tough boss

yes who just thought it

I must be glutton for punishment

well whatever you are

I'm glad you're doing something you enjoy

you know I really am

just don't tell her that I think it's too late for that

right

you and I have a mission by where we are

well I promised you a Christmas full of new traditions

right I do recall that promise

look at this place does it look Christmasy to you

um the answer's no

but we're gonna change that

starting with going up into the attic

and finding all the decorations

then we're gonna get the Holiday Inn

the royal treatment

sounds like a lot of work for one day it'll be worth it

quickly

chop chop

let's go

find anything not yet

maybe there's some sort of system to storage

you've met my dad does that sound like him

oh yeah right

look at this

cute were you always an overachina

yeah pretty much I could figure

um

oh

here he is

Jackpot

oh this is great

what's wrong

we have a problem we don't have a tree

I did mention that

the excitement of finding the decorations

I sort of forgot and there's only one thing for it

what about this one no

not gonna work

why not

look at that flat spot

check out this one

it's okay some people like a tall skinny tree

I'm just a more is more kind of girl

let's keep looking

I tried

ah

can't believe it

finding a tree like this

so close to Christmas is like finding a unicorn

so this is the one this is the one

just a few more things then we can hit the road

this is just a few more things

it's my epic Christmas dream

I wanna surprise dad by doing it

or bake like we used to I for one

definitely can't wait to experience a very

Emma Christmas

I know huh

how about I run across the road

and get a couple hot drinks

yeah it's like you read my mind

here you go

thanks

actually there's something else I'd like to get

just take a second do you need any help finding it

thanks I know exactly what I want

what's he up to I have no idea

but he's got that look in his eyes

what look like a man on a mission

and I suspect it involves your daughter

everyone needs a purpose

speaking of which would you be open to my

continuing to help out around the shop

well I don't want to impose

you've already helped so much

well I don't know it's been kind of fun

I think we make a really great team

well

that might be a good idea to be a teen

it's not even Claire died

I well

I didn't think I'd feel anything for anyone ever again

I've enjoyed spending time with you

and I want to keep on doing it

then

I've had a crush on you since college

maybe I should have told you sooner

better late than never

the next bit is the best part

there's more

take Me Home

no

oh oh oh

oh oh

oh

sorry did you go ahead

well isn't this something

I hope you don't mind

but we decided to spruce up the pace

it's just beautiful

oh it feels like Christmas

that was the plan

cause it might be the last one we spend here dad

I've told you I'm not gonna let some

soulless corporation

erase everything that you've built here

I'll do everything that I can to save this place

all I can say is seeing the INF like this

makes me remember the good old days anyway

enough talking of selling for the moment

just look at what you have done you 2 Oliver

this is the best Christmas gift ever

sorry it's work

I've got to take this don't you know it's Christmas

it's my boss

yeah such an enthusiastic greeting

I take it from your lack of communication

that there hasn't been any problem

look I think we should pull out the deal

not your call to make

I'm just not comfortable doing your dirty work anymore

never seem like a problem before

that's because I never saw the people that it affected

told you this wasn't about making friends

this is more than that Larry

this place this town it's special

The Holiday Inn

shouldn't be bulldozed for some conference center

they don't make them like this anymore

do you have any idea how much we've already spent

on plans hmm

architect studies look

if you could just see the place

oh I will

from a penthouse view when the resort is built no

no if I can help it

I'm gonna come clean and tell her everything

and then

then I'm gonna figure out a way to save the inn

you know this is career suicide

you'll be blacklisted so hard

you'll never work again in this industry

or maybe that's a good thing

you do understand what you're saying

never more clear than this moment

goodbye Larry

the world

but

what

what is it

take a walk with me

what is it it's just a little Christmas present

I haven't got you anything

here Oliver

please just just open it

oh Oliver is too much

Emma you've given me so much in these past few days

you shared with me who you are

your family's memories and traditions I

I just wanted to give you something back

you really didn't need to but thank you

this is probably one of the most thoughtful gifts

anyone's ever given me

you just you deserve good things all the time

look I

I can't believe I'm saying this

but I

I didn't think it was possible

to feel like this about someone

so quick it's a connection

I really I don't want it

don't want it to end

neither do I I

I don't wanna go back to my real life

maybe this could be a new real life

and how do you mean look

I've been thinking you said

you want your next career

move to be something you love right

yeah

and you really seem to love the Holiday Inn so much

and Ben has said on more than one occasion

there's become too much for him to handle

are you thinking that I should yes

take over the Holiday Inn

that's exactly what I'm thinking

I didn't even thought about that

I just been trying to find ways to save it

is a way to save it think about it

you're so smart and you're good with people

and I see the way you light

up when you talk about this place

but if dad can't keep it afloat with all his experience

how am I supposed to do it on my own

Emma Holly I've never met such a positive

more determined person in all my life

I know you can do anything you set your mind to

and this one other thing

maybe you wouldn't have to do it alone

maybe if it's okay with you

I could stick around and help run it with you

what do you say

I say yes

I still get to be the boss though right

obviously let's go and tell dad

dad

dad

forgot something in town back in a jiffy what

you bet that

what he forgot was just an excuse to see Mommy

wouldn't surprise me he's pretty smitten

seems to be going around

oh did your dad have any more of that mould cider

yeah there should be some warming on the stove

where are the glasses

1 sec

here are two modesiders

not what it looks like okay

it's exactly what it looks like but not anymore

what do you think it looks like

because I think it looks like you came here to spy

and then pull the rug out from under us

was that your plan

get close find out everything you can

and then get my dad to sign his life's work away no

yes yes

at first it was just about getting the deal done

not bit about being a travel writer

I never actually said that

you just assumed oh right

yes or no that's my fault

no I'm not saying that

I'm just why didn't you correct me

I don't know

I don't know

it just seemed easier to go along with it

so this is just one big lie

all part of your little plan

I should have known you seem too good to be true

I mean

it started out like that

but when I got to know you and care about you

things changed

and I'm supposed to believe that

I trusted you

I thought we had something special

but it's all just a trick

to get your soulless company's hands on the in no

this is real

I fell just as hard

and I was serious about staying here

sure

as part of the resort

is gonna bulldoze this place to the ground

no everything's changed

what we have

apart from that small detail you forgot to mention

you're a fraud

I'm sorry I wasn't honest

I was just afraid that if you knew who I was

that what we have it would it all be over

how did you think this was gonna end

well I hope you're happy

I'm sorry dad

so yeah

giving up so soon

look Ben

I truly am sorry

you were just doing your job I get it

well I've just quit my job

so that's not a problem anymore

I'm talking about not being honest

I should have been straight with you

and Emma from the start

I can't argue with that

let's talk

the festival decorating the tree

the inn never experienced anything like this

and I didn't want it to end

I can understand that

I really did start to care about you and the end

and Emma

especially Emma

I was just trying to find a way to dig myself out

I was in too deep

now

now I've ruined everything

I'm sure you really are giving up

what else can I do

she hates me

in my experience anger is just a symptom of hurt

and no doesn't open up to most people

when she finally did

you made her wish that she hadn't

look

I've only known you a short time but

I've been watching you

I think you're a good man that made a bad decision

not only that

I know my daughter

you lit up a spark in her that

I haven't seen in a long while

do you think there's any way I can make it right

with her

depends how badly you want it more than anything

then go and find her

tell her what you told me

then you might stand a chance

thank you I'll give you everything I've got

back so soon

I just realized I have no idea where she is

I'm sure you'll figure it out

I'll do my best

this has been the most unconventional Christmas ever

don't you agree Mr Jingles

yes you are

happy Christmas happy Christmas

Emma

I don't wanna talk to you Emma

please give me a chance to explain

explain

what are you even doing here

I understand you got what you wanted

I'm so sorry I hurt you

I made a mistake a terrible

terrible mistake

I should have been straight with you from the start

but you would have shut me out

and we never would have gotten to know each other

I lied and that was wrong

you made me care about you

and that's not something I do easily

I believed in this thing between us

I believed in you all I've ever cared about was the job

the deals the money

until you

you showed me that there's so much more

I'm not the same guy that showed up here

being with you

it makes me wanna be a better man

you really hurt me

and that was the last thing I ever wanted to do

but if you give me a chance

I will spend the rest of my life

proving to you that what I'm telling you now

is the truth

I promise with all my heart

you are everything

but if you give me the chance

and I wanna spend the rest of my life with you

do you really mean that

so just to confirm that's a yes right

a definite yes

so I guess that's another Christmas tradition

I'll add to my list

what's that I'm gonna bring you back to this park

every year at Christmas and kiss you again

Christmas

has always had a special place here at the Holiday Inn

but the memories we've made over the years

and the laughter and joy we've shared but

somehow I managed to lose all of that

but somehow you three have managed to bring it back

and give it meaning for the first time in a long while

I have hope

so here's to

you love

new beginnings and the new owners of the Holiday Inn

I'm looking forward with great expectations

to see what the next year will bring

so

oh Merry Christmas

cheers

haha

haha

Merry Christmas cheers

and it will be

oh

I am absolutely cute with it