All language subtitles for Operation Nutcracker (2024)HI

[uplifting music]

[cheerful music]

Oh, sorry!

That was a close one.

[phone ringing]

Hi, Dad.
I can't really talk right now,

but I'll call you back, okay?

Love you, bye.

Hilary, hi.

Hi, I thought I would stop in,

but obviously there is no need

because this is a winter
wonderland, which reminds me,

did you talk to the
rental company about the--

Snow machine?

Already being set up.

And I heard that the parents

of the bride will be
sitting separately.

The seating arrangement
has been adjusted.

Excellent.

Lottie Morgan, you
are a superstar,

which brings me to the
real reason I am here.

The Warby family is
looking for someone

to take over their annual
Christmas charity auction.

The Warbys?

As in the most philanthropic
family in Boston?

The very same.

That's the most anticipated
charity event of the season.

I thought Montera Events
was handling the account.

Fired.

[gasps] You're kidding.

Apparently they
weren't in sync

with Mrs. Warby's vision,

who is notoriously particular.

So I've heard.

Now they're flying in
a rare nutcracker figure

to raise money for a new wing

at the Massachusetts
Pediatric Hospital

and the entire event
revolves around it.

Got it.

Nutcracker, important.

Ooh, this is so exciting.

I'm picturing a
mountain of sugar plums,

a corridor of tiny soldiers.

And put all of
that in your pitch.

My pitch?

Yeah, we don't
have the job yet.

You are flying to
Boston to interview.

Erica Warby insists
on meeting everyone

in person before hiring.

Are you sure you want me to
be the one doing the pitching?

Lottie, do not let your
nerves get in the way,

especially if you're going
to head the Boston branch.

We have a Boston branch?

We wanna expand and I cannot
think of a better person

to lead our East Coast team.

Besides you grew up there,

and what better
excuse to go home?

Yeah, home.

Come on, repeat after me.

I got this.

- I got this.
- I got this.

- I got this.
- I've got this.

- I've go this.
- Yes.

[festive music]

Jules, I've got this.

Tristan, your flight was
supposed to land an hour ago.

Slight change of plans,
I'm on a layover in Chicago.

What?

Yeah, my original
flight was overbooked,

- so I gave up my seat.
- [Jules] Why?

This really nice
lady was trying

to get home to her
son for Christmas.

So what was I supposed to do,

stand in the way of
her one Christmas wish?

What about my
Christmas wish, Tristan?

To have your
favourite brother home

for the holidays?

[Jules] Hm, to have this charity
auction go off without a hitch.

Mom just fired her event planner

and you know how she can get,

and you're my only brother, so.

Well, I'll be home in no time.

And I am sorry that I have
not been there as backup.

[Jules] It's okay,

but if you miss this
next flight, I swear.

Jules, I will be there.

[Jules] I'm just a little
bit nervous, you know,

that you'll disappear on
me and I'll be left to deal

with mom's stress all by myself.

And here I thought you
were just missing me.

Of course, I miss you.

I'll be there, I promise.

Oh shoot, I'm being
paged, I gotta run.

Love you.

[phone beeps]

Hello?

[playful music]

[bells jingle]

[Santa] Ho, ho, ho!

[coins jingle]

- [Tristan] Merry Christmas.
- [Santa] Merry Christmas.

[bells jingle]

[festive playful music]

[Tristan] Hey, there.

You look like you
could use one of these.

Merry Christmas. [laughs]

- [both gasp]
- [both laugh]

I think that one's yours.

That was a close one. [laughs]

Classic bag swap,
just like in a romcom.

- [Lottie] Oh.
- Oh.

- You okay?
- [Lottie laughs]

I get clumsy when I'm nervous.

Why are you so nervous?

I'm going home for the
first time in a while

to interview for the biggest
opportunity in my career.

That, and I'm a terrible flyer.

I used to be a
nervous flyer too,

then I realized fear just holds
you back from your potential.

Just need to trust in
the universe and breathe.

And trust the
pilot, hopefully.

Thank you.

So what's this
opportunity of a lifetime?

Oh, I'm interviewing
to be the event planner

for the Warby Christmas
Charity Foundation.

You don't say?

Apparently, the
head of the foundation

is extremely particular.

They're auctioning off
this priceless nutcracker.

Anyway, I only found
out about it yesterday,

so I'm scrambling to
come up with a pitch

impressive enough
to land me the job.

If I may make a suggestion.

[Lottie] Mm-hmm?

Why not lean into
"The Nutcracker" angle?

You know, the whole
theme of the ballet

is about the power of
dreams and imagination.

Seems appropriate for a
children's hospital gala.

Yeah, so that was
my first instinct,

but I was worried it
would be too on the nose.

No, trust your gut.

I say the more
nutcracker the better.

Wait, I didn't say it was
for a children's hospital.

How did you know that?

It was a lucky guess.

You know, these
events are usually

for something like that, right?

[playful music]

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

That's, [laughs] I
promised not to let

this bag outta my sight.

So, it's got something
very, very valuable in it.

So if you could just make
this one exception, please.

[employee] I'm sorry, sir.

The flight is overbooked.

[bag jangling]

- Sir, please.
- Okay, okay.

[employee] Thank
you, have a nice day.

[dramatic music]

[engine humming]

[festive music]

[keyboard clicking]

[curious music]

Excuse me, miss, wait!

Miss, hey, wait.

- Lottie, right?
- Yeah.

Yeah, I think we had a
little bag mix up again.

Oh gosh, thank you so much.

We have to stop
meet-cuting this way.

Pretend I didn't say that.

Sorry, no can do.

[Lottie laughs]

Walk you out?

Sure, yeah.

[upbeat festive music]

I hope your big
pitch goes well.

Me too, and thanks again

for calming me down,
it really helped.

My pleasure.

[car honks]

Here.

Thank you.

So, I guess this is goodbye.

You know, I have a feeling

we'll be seeing each other
sooner than we think.

[door shuts]

[festive upbeat music]

[engine humming]

[door shuts]

[gentle music]

Dad, I'm home.

[door shuts]

Dad?

"Welcome home, L.

Someone called in sick at
the diner and I had to cover.

See you soon, Dad".

[gentle music continues]

[engine humming]

[door shuts]

[footsteps patter]

Welcome home, stranger.

Oh, I missed you so much, oh.

Okay, a little scruffy.

It's okay, you'll shave it off

for the big event though, right?

I wasn't planning on it.

Mom is gonna love that.

[Erica] Is that
Tristan I hear?

- Hi, Mom.
- Wonderful to have you home.

Oh, I want to hear all
about your travels.

You're still so handsome.

But the beard, it's gonna go

before the night of
the auction, yes?

[playful music]

I've got this.

[door squeaks]

Morning, sweetie.

Hey Dad, so good to see you.

You weren't working all
night again, were you?

Well, somebody's gotta
pick up the graveyard shift.

I was thinking of making
some pancakes for us.

Oh, that sounds good.

But I got this big job
interview I gotta get to.

Maybe dinner tonight?

Afraid it's gonna be
another late one from me.

Isn't there
someone else who can

take on some of your workload?

You deserve a break.

Look, I appreciate
your concern,

but we're short
staffed for Christmas.

I gotta pick up the slack
and none of my employees

are ever gonna be as detail
oriented as you were.

All right, whatever
you say, boss.

We'll try again tomorrow?

Love you.

Love you, too.

- Good luck today.
- [Lottie] Thanks!

[upbeat festive music]

[engine humming]

Thank you.

[door shuts]

Oh no.

Oh.

Oh, no.

[door squeaks]

[romantic music]

You must be Lottie
Morgan, of Lexington Events?

You.

What are you doing here?

Well, my mom was kind enough

to let me stay with
her over the holidays.

[Lottie laughs]

Your mom

is Erica Warby.

- Mm-hmm.
- Which makes you--

Tristan Warby,
pleased to meet you.

How could you not
tell me who you are?

You just let me
ramble on like that?

Well, I couldn't exactly get--

I am so humiliated.

No, you shouldn't be.

Wait, does this
make you my boss?

No, that would be my mom.

Well, now I'm
completely thrown off.

You are mean.

[playful music]

Deep breaths.

No, they have some great ideas

and I know people who've been
very pleased with their work,

but, but look, I
like Tip Top Events,

but they are missing heart.

I agree, absolutely.

Hey, Mom.

Let me introduce Lottie
Morgan of Lexington Events.

Hello, Lottie,
pleased to meet you.

- Oh.
- Here.

Thanks, so nice to
meet you, Mrs. Warby.

Is it okay if I
call you Mrs. Warby?

I don't know what
else I would call you.

Sorry, I'm a bit nervous.

Oh, don't be, sweetie.

This is my daughter Julia.

She's a surgeon at the
children's hospital

that we'll be raising money
for, as was my husband.

So needless to say,
this is a cause

that is very near and
dear to our hearts.

And this is my son Tristan.

Yes, yes, we've met.

He's been traveling
for the past year,

expanding our
foundation's efforts

in developing communities.

It is my hope that he will take
over the foundation someday.

Lottie was just telling
me some of her ideas

and I think you'll
be very impressed.

Well, I can't
wait to hear them.

So, why don't you two skedaddle.

Of course.

[whispers] You got this.

Sit, please.

Oh.

Okay.

[Lottie laughs]

Let me just start off by
saying what an honor it is

to be even considered
for a position like this.

We at Lexington Events believe
that it's the little details

that make an evening
special, but the true heart

of the event lies in the cause.

I remember the first time
I saw "The Nutcracker."

I left that theatre brimming
with Christmas magic.

I would escape to that
world in my imagination

whenever times were tough.

To me, "The Nutcracker"
symbolizes hope and resilience.

Something I think the children

at the hospital are
in dire need of.

I want your guests so
immersed in this experience

that by the time that
nutcracker is up for auction,

there will be no price too high.

I know how much this
new wing at the hospital

must mean to you
and your family.

And I promise you
that with my help,

you will raise the money for it.

[upbeat festive music]

Hilary, I think it went well.

No, I, I didn't
talk too fast, no.

Okay, I'll talk to
you later, okay, bye.

[Lottie yelps]

Why are you always here
when I do stuff like this?

You only do this
when I'm around, huh?

You're making me feel
bad about myself.

[Lottie chuckles]

So, how'd the meeting go?

Um, okay,

I think.

You know, once the shock
of seeing you wore off.

Sorry, again.

[Lottie laughs]

Your mom is sort
of hard to read.

So I hear.

Well anyway, I
should, I should go.

It was nice seeing you again.

You don't wanna see

where you'll be working
for the next week?

[curious music]

What do you mean, "where I'll
be working for the next week?"

Tell me.

My mom loved your pitch.

You got the job.

What?

Are you serious? Why
didn't you lead with that?

I like to have a little fun.

I, I'd jump, but I don't
wanna break anything.

My mom's been
looking for someone

who understands the heart
of this event for ages.

Well, hey, it was your
insight that inspired me.

I never would've got
this job without you.

I'm sure you would've
got there on your own,

but I'm happy to help.

[Lottie laughs]

So does that mean
you forgive me?

Consider it water
under the bridge.

I'll show you to your office.

So, any questions?

Can I see it?

See what?

This infamous nutcracker.

Considering this whole
event is centered around it,

I should probably take a look.

I'll go grab it.

[footsteps patter]

Now, it's extremely valuable.

So if you don't mind,

[curious music]

I'll be the one handling it

to avoid any
potential disasters.

Fair enough.

[zippers hissing]

Huh.

Well, that's not really
what I was picturing.

Where is it?

What happened to it?

[tense music]

This isn't my stuff.

Well, you gave me my suitcase
back at the airport, so.

Someone else has my luggage
with the nutcracker in it.

My mother's going to disown me.

It was an honest mistake,
I'm sure she'll understand.

Oh, she can't find out.

What do you mean?

You have to tell her.

Do I?

Yes.

Or we can just
find the nutcracker

and she'll be none the wiser.

Explain this logic to me?

That nutcracker
is irreplaceable

and you just pitched an event,

which entirely
revolves around it.

We have to find it.

Yeah, I don't think I'm
comfortable with this.

Please, we both have a lot

to lose if this event
doesn't go perfectly.

I'm just on my way out.

Lottie?

Hi.

I just wanted to
say how thrilled I am

to have you on board.

And Tristan, I'm glad you're
here because I was thinking,

because we're in
such a time crunch,

it would be splendid if
you gave Lottie a hand.

I think that's a great idea.

Oh, with all due respect,

I'm more of a one
woman operation.

Oh, nonsense.

If Tristan is gonna take
over the foundation someday,

he has to learn what it
takes to throw an event.

Mm-hmm.

So it's settled, off
you go, get to work.

[Tristan laughs]

Oh, before I go, I
would really love

to see this precious nutcracker.

[tense music]

Oh?

[Tristan stammers]

You can't.

- Oh, why not?
- It's...

Actually a crazy story.

I accidentally swapped luggage
with Lottie at the airport.

[Lottie laughs]

Yeah, yeah, we were
on the same flight

with virtually the same luggage.

[Tristan] Isn't that
unbelievable?

Yeah, it certainly is.

Yeah, we'll, we'll
get it from Lottie's.

Hmm, I look forward to it,
sooner rather than later.

- Absolutely.
- Of course.

- Yeah.
- We're on it.

There, are you happy?

Now I'm all wrapped
up in your mess.

Okay, of course I'm not happy,

but at least this buys us
some time so we can find it.

Okay, Lottie think.

If event planning has
taught me anything,

it's that there's a
solution to every problem.

[nails click]

What?

Well, the contents
of this suitcase

could tell us a lot about
the owner's whereabouts.

But is it wrong to go
through someone's stuff

without their permission?

I mean, if it's
any consolation,

this guy probably wants
his stuff back too.

Good enough.

Oh, here we go, an agenda.

I'll just flip to
the contact page,

and he didn't fill
it out, great.

Oh, someone did.

We know his name's
Dave and he's a dad.

I'm pretty sure the handwriting

belongs to this
little one right here.

Okay, so we know
his name is Dave.

He's a fan of festive knitwear
and he has a daughter.

And...

Where he'll be
every day this week.

We can just track him down.

It'll be like
a scavenger hunt.

We'll call it
Operation Nutcracker.

I'll draw up a map.

While you do that,

I'll call the airport.

[upbeat festive music]

Dad, the reindeer
need to go at the top,

like they're flying.

- [Dave laughs]
- All right.

All aboard the Dad Express.

Dad, I'm too big for that now.

No way, you are
still my little girl.

Now hop on, let's go.

All right, no, oh. [groans]

Okay, no, wait, oh, okay.

You know, you're right,
you are too big, come on.

Okay, cocoa's ready.

[phone buzzing]

Here you go, sweets.

You know, Joey, why don't you
go upstairs and get ready.

Thanks, sweets.

- Hey.
- Hmm?

I think Joey was
looking forward

to having your
undivided attention.

You're right, I'm
sorry, no more phones.

Speaking of work,

I got a booth at the
Christmas Market this year.

Oh, Pam, that's amazing.

Which means I'm gonna
have my hands full

the next few days.

Don't worry, I have got
you covered this Christmas.

I'm going to be Super Dad.

Oh, I even managed to snag one

of those collectible
Brenna ballerina dolls.

- What?
- [Dave] Yeah.

They're sold out everywhere.

Look at you, Super Dad.

Well, it was the
only thing on her list.

Oh, I better go wrap
it before she finds it.

[curious music]

[Joey] Dad, Dad.

Dad.

[Lottie] Are you still
on hold with the airline?

You telling me you can't hear

the stimulating conversation?

Ha-ha.

Well while you wait,

why don't you check
his bag for more clues?

[phone attendant] Thank
you for continuing to hold.

What can you really
decipher from a bunch

of suit jackets
and a novelty doll?

Lots.

I mean, he is obviously
a working dad

who's trying to make
up for lost time

with his daughter
over the holidays.

Wow, Sherlock, how'd
you put that together?

Well, he only packed suits,

which means he's a
business traveler.

His personals are
meticulously organized

in airport-approved bags, which
means he travels often.

Every activity in his agenda
centers around his kid.

And let's not forget the
Brenna ballerina doll

with a limited-edition tutu.

I'd say he's trying to
make up for something.

Maybe he's just
a great father.

Mm, trust me.

I know a workaholic
dad when I see one.

Done.

That's incredible, you did
that while you were also--

I'm a multitasker.

So these are the
spots we need to hit.

First, the Christmas Market,
then Santa's Workshop,

followed by Millie's Bakery,

then the Merry Lane
Christmas tree lot.

And finally, Santa forbid if
we haven't found it by then,

the West Boston Ballet's
production of "The Nutcracker."

Wow, you are,
this is very good.

[phone attendant] Thank
you for continuing to hold.

Your call is very
important to us.

An agent will be
with you shortly.

[Joey] Dad, where are you?

Ah, you ready to hit the road?

You know I actually need
to make a quick phone call.

Do you mind taking her?

But you said you were going
to take me to rehearsal.

I know, sweetie.

But this is really important.

I promise after this I am done

and then I'll pick
you up from ballet

and we can go straight to the--

Christmas market, right.

[playful music]

[Pam] Come on, Joey.

[Rhonda] Hello, anybody there?

Hi, yes, I'm here, I'm sorry.

I need to report a lost bag.

Has anyone called in about

a forest green
hard carry-on case?

Oh, forest green, how festive.

Yeah, I'll have to
keep an eye out for it.

Yes, please.

That's what I was hoping you
could help me with right now.

Listen, you sound
like a nice guy,

so I'm gonna level with you.

I don't think you're
gonna get your bag

back before Christmas.

But my daughter's Brenna
ballerina doll is in there.

I hear those have
been sold out for weeks.

Yes.

Which is why I need
your help with this.

Your best bet to
go on our website,

fill out the FP21 form

and hope for a Christmas
miracle, good luck.

But if you could
just please help--

[phone beeps]

[Rhonda] Lost luggage,
this is Rhonda speaking.

How may I help you?

Hi, yes.

I was on flight 373 to Boston

and I seem to have
found myself in a bit

of a suitcase swap situation.

Classic.

Is it?

Yeah, we have a record number

of lost bags this
holiday season.

Oh, great.

Well, I'll tell you
what I told our last guy.

Go online, fill
out our form, FP21

and hope for a
Christmas miracle.

Okay, thanks for your help.

Merry Christmas.

Where are these coming from?

Well, looks like
Operation Nutcracker

might be our only hope.

Only five days
until Christmas Eve.

We better get a move on.

[upbeat festive music]

Don't wait up.

Yeah, I can take the bag.

Yep.

[festive music]

Just trying to come up with
the most efficient route

so that each stop on
Operation Nutcracker lines up

with my vendors for
this fundraiser.

[traffic rumbling]

I grew up here.

Right.

I'm sure your
family must be happy

to have you home
for the holidays.

It's actually
just my dad and I,

and we've barely
seen each other.

We both work a lot,
it's kind of our thing.

We're like two
ships in the night.

That's a shame.

It is what it is.

[gentle festive music]

Okay, keep your eyes peeled
for a man and his daughter.

Hopefully, wearing
matching scarves.

Might help if you looked
up from your phone.

I'm just putting out feelers
for some alternative auction

items just in case
we don't find it.

Hey, have a little faith.

Incredible things happen
around this time of year.

Potential Dave at 12 o'clock.

Oh no, I've got him over here.

[dramatic music]

Hey, hey Dave, plaid ensemble!

Sorry, I thought you
were someone else, hi.

Merry Christmas.

[festive music]

Huh.

Oh wow, these look great, this
is some really nice stuff.

Oh, thank you so much.

How long you been doing this?

It's relatively new.

May as well do
what makes you happy.

- Exactly.
- [Tristan] Yeah.

I'm really hoping this market
gives me the exposure I need

to help get my business
off the ground.

Do you have a website?

I do, just right here.

Right in front of me. [laughs]

[Pam laughs]

I was wondering
if you have seen--

[customer clears throat]

Ma'am, I'm so sorry
to keep you waiting.

Do you mind?

No, no, not at all.

It's, it's nice
meeting you, good luck.

[curious music]

I lost sight of the target.

This might be harder
than we thought.

We should just tell your
mom before it's too late.

We still have time and
Christmas magic on our side.

You don't believe
what they say

about the nutcracker, do you?

That it leads
you to your fate?

Of course I do.

Oh.

Okay, so I'm paragliding
in a remote corner

of the Swiss Alps.

When I come across this
man nearly frozen to death,

I rescue him--

Very impressive, but
what does this have to do

with the nutcracker?

Patience, Lottie,
I'm getting there.

While visiting Petrov
in the hospital,

he tells me he's the great
grandson of Nadezhda von Meck.

Tchaikovsky's patroness?

Anyway, he inherits a
fortune and the nutcracker,

which completely
turns his life around.

So Petrov's fate was to
nearly die on ski hill?

Only to be rescued by me.

He was so grateful,

he donated the nutcracker
to the foundation.

See? It's fate.

And your fate was to

immediately lose
said nutcracker?

What are the chances,

you and I have
virtually the same bag,

are on the same flight,

and both of our futures
rely on that nutcracker?

I wasn't even meant
to be on that flight.

Face it, Lottie, we
were meant to be.

Huh, so this ulcer
forming in my stomach

is happening for a reason.

Look.

[upbeat festive music]

This looks just
like the real one.

I'm pretty sure trying to
auction off a $50 nutcracker

to pass as the real thing
would be considered fraud.

Okay, we'll just use
it as a placeholder

until we find the real one.

Fine, I hope it works.

How do you expect to
pull off this big event

if you can't tap
into your inner child

and believe that
anything's possible?

Especially this time of year.

Not everyone's Christmas is
like something out of a movie.

For some people it's just a
reminder of what you don't have.

I get that.

But Christmas is about so
much more than just stuff.

It's about helping
the less fortunate.

I guess Christmas spirit

just doesn't come
naturally to me.

Maybe it's time
we change that.

[gentle festive music]

I can't wait to see
all of Mommy's flowers.

Yeah, and I can't wait

to see you dancing
"The Nutcracker Ballet"

this Christmas.

[upbeat festive music]

- [door shuts]
- So we didn't find Dave.

At least we
accomplished something.

[Jules] What gift did you
end up wrapping?

Stop.

Tristan!

Oh, it's been so long.

[Tristan] Great to see you!

- How's Harvard?
- Graduated.

Starting at the firm
in the new year.

- Congrats.
- Yeah.

It was always the dream, huh?

Vanessa, this is Lottie Morgan,

event planner extraordinaire.

[Vanessa] Hi, nice
to meet you, Lottie.

Lovely to meet you.

Well, we have a lot to
do before the big event,

so we better get back to it.

Well, don't forget about
the annual Christmas tree

decorating party with
Vanessa's family.

My family is planning on
making a significant bid

on this famous nutcracker, so,

I'm sure we'd love a sneak peek.

Okay, you got it.

[footsteps patter]

Bye.

Good thing we got that decoy.

Yeah, I'm starting to
think it's not gonna cut it.

What?

You said it was identical.

Well, except for one detail.

The red emblem on its hat.

Oh, that's easy, I got it.

[gentle music]

And that should do it.

Do you travel everywhere

with a "Mary Poppins"
bag full of art supplies?

You never know when you're
gonna have an emergency.

You know when we met
you were all nerves?

Now look at you.

This?

This is easy.

This I can control.

So, what do you think?

[Tristan laughs]

How did you?

I don't think anyone's gonna

be able to tell a difference.

Like I said, it's
all in the details.

I'll see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

[gentle music]

[upbeat festive music]

[Santa chuckling]

So, what are you
gonna ask Santa for?

Are you sure I'm not too
old to sit on Santa's lap?

Nah, I mean, look
at these other kids.

They're giants, but if you want,

you can just sit on
the arm of his chair.

It just feels silly.

Christmas wishes
don't come true.

What?

What do you mean?

Last year I asked for
you to get a new job

so you can stay home more
and that didn't come true.

Well, I'm here now, aren't I?

And we're having fun, right?

I guess it couldn't
hurt to remind him

about Brenna ballerina.

Yeah, yeah,

but maybe you can
come up with a couple,

you know, backups or?

Why?

You know what?

Nevermind, Santa has
plenty of helpers

working overtime to
help special kids'

Christmas wishes come true,
and that includes you.

[Joey sneezes]

- Daddy?
- Hmm?

I really don't think I
should meet Santa today.

I'm not feeling so well.

[somber music]

Okay, let's, let's
get you home, okay?

Yeah.

Ugh, my florist
double booked me.

So much for your faith theory.

Okay, not so fast.

I actually met a florist
at the Christmas Market.

I think we should
give her a chance.

I don't know, does she
have enough experience?

We have an opportunity to help

the children's hospital
and a small business owner.

Come on, Lottie, take a chance.

- I don't take chances.
- Why not?

When you're as
accident prone as I am,

you can't leave
anything to chance.

I can't afford to just
blindly trust in fate.

Sometimes it's the
things you least expect

that have the biggest
impact on your life.

And sometimes it's
things you least expect

that disappoint you the most.

Well, that's
rather pessimistic.

I'm a realist.

Not all of us got to
grow up in a fairytale.

Trust me, my life hasn't
always been a fairytale.

Come on, just look at her stuff.

Fine, but if I see
one wilted poinsettia.

You won't.

Besides, it's not gonna affect

how much money we
raise for the children.

But you know what will
affect how much money we raise?

Not finding the nutcracker.

Which reminds me.

I made these posters.

Seriously, do you have a
team of elves working for you?

No time for questions, okay?

You take half.

[festive music]

- [wind whooshing]
- [papers rustling]

Oh, oh, no!

[dramatic music]

Okay, that's unfortunate.

But, what if Dave's
walking along

and one of those flyers happens

to hit him in the face?

Let's just have faith--

If you say Christmas
magic, I swear.

[festive music]

We'll just post
these everywhere.

Eventually he's
bound to see them.

- [Lottie] That's it.
- [Tristan] What's it?

The Russian dance
from "The Nutcracker."

You have to incorporate these.

We could use 'em for
our centerpiece game.

They could be our version
of pass the parcel.

It's perfect.

But what's pass the parcel?

It's a classic Christmas game.

You pass around a wrapped gift,

and whoever unwraps the
final layer wins the prize.

You've really never
played pass the parcel?

No, we didn't play
too many Christmas

activities growing up.

[Tristan] What kind
of stuff did you do?

Just, you know, stuff.

Hmm.

For someone so detail oriented,

you sure leave some out.

Come on, Lottie, open up.

[Lottie laughs]

Okay, if you must know,
my dad owns a 24/7 diner.

So instead of hanging
stockings by the fireplace,

I was usually
working on Christmas.

- I'm sorry.
- It's all right.

That's what gave me such
a strong work ethic.

Maybe this year you
can change all that.

It's like you said,

Christmas is about
spending time with family

and my dad and I
are as busy as ever,

so I've made my peace with it.

Have you?

Start filling that basket.

Yeah.

[doll cracks]

You're gonna have
to pay for that.

[Tristan] Deny it all you want.

But everything seems to
be happening for a reason.

[girls laughing]

Oh.

Oh, Tristan!

What are you two doing here?

I, I run a reading circle
for inner-city youth.

So I'm just picking
up some extra books.

It's great that
you still do that.

Yeah, it's been
going on eight years.

I just love how literature
can change a life.

- It's amazing.
- Yeah.

We should make sure
to catch up later.

Yeah.

Yeah, well, good luck
with your adventures.

- Okay, okay.
- [Lottie] Bye.

- Bye, sorry.
- Okay.

[Jules] You okay?

Vanessa's really something.

Our parents go way back.

I think it was always their hope

that we'd end up
together one day.

She definitely
seems like your type.

She's great.

But it never felt
quite right with us.

Like it wasn't natural.

Like, I like to think
that fate would lead me

to my person one of these days.

So what exactly do
you think my type is?

Oh, you know, she's beautiful.

Philanthropic, well
educated, poised, perfect.

I think it's
people's imperfections

that make them special.

[gentle music]

Ah, hmm, thought
it would be heavier.

What are you doing?

Just wanted to
see it in the flesh,

or glittery wood,
as it turns out.

Okay, okay, that's enough.

- Give it back.
- [Jules] Why?

[Tristan] That's enough,
here, give it back.

I don't think so.

Yeah, can you please be
careful, can I please have?

No, you cannot,
what are you, five?

What are you doing,
stop! [gasps]

[tense music]

Well, I see what you
guys would like as kids.

Mom is going to kill me.

No, she's not.

This nutcracker is
all she talks about

and I just broke it.

I'll be cursed for all eternity.

- It's not real.
- What, the curse?

No, the nutcracker,
that's just a decoy.

I may have lost the real one.

I'm sorry, I must
have misunderstood.

I thought you just said
you lost the nutcracker?

Tristan, how could you?

We'll find it,
we've got a plan.

It's a long story, but

you're just gonna
have to trust us.

- Trust you?
- Yeah.

How am I supposed to
trust either of you?

Lottie, this is a
fireable offense.

If my mom was to find out--

Don't blame Lottie, okay?

She's put her career at risk

to help me get that
nutcracker back.

Fine, sorry, Lottie.

You, on the other hand,

have until the 23rd to find it.

Otherwise I will have no choice
but to tell mom about this.

Understood.

[footsteps patter]

Thanks for standing up for me.

[gentle music]

You don't have to thank me.

You've been helping me
fix my stupid mistake.

I, I don't think I
properly thanked you.

I couldn't do this without you.

Well, you're welcome.

I should go.

It's getting late, and I still
have a lot of stuff to do.

Hey, maybe work a
little less tonight

and make some time for your dad.

Yeah.

[upbeat festive music]

[Lottie] Hi, Hilary.

[Hilary] So, how's
it going over there?

Is everything under control?

As much as it can be.

Ooh, good.

Because I am hoping
to sign a lease

on an amazing office
space downtown.

Oh, so it's really happening.

Oh yeah, yeah, this
is all really happening.

So have you seen this
legendary nutcracker yet?

Not yet, but
hopefully really soon.

[Hilary] There's a lot of
buzz about this event.

I'm counting on you, Lottie.

I won't let you down, Hilary.

[upbeat festive music]

Dad, I'm home.

[door shuts]

Got Chinese.

Oh, I would've love to, hun,

but I'm hosting a
private holiday dinner

at the diner tonight.

Maybe tomorrow?

Hmm, tomorrow might be tricky,

but at least we have
Christmas together.

Absolutely.

I will definitely be home in
time for Christmas dinner.

You're working Christmas day?

Well, just the early shift.

Sorry, sweetie, it's
a 24-hour diner.

You know how it is.

Of course.

[Jerry] I love you, hun.

Love you, too.

[door shuts]

[upbeat festive music]

- Looks like you've been busy.
- You know,

despite not actually
having the nutcracker,

I think the event's
in pretty good shape.

I thought of this adorable
idea for the name cards.

These frosted pine cones.

Lottie hard at work, I see.

I take it everything
is going well.

[Lottie] Yes.

Why don't I walk
you through some

of our ideas that
we've come up with.

I was thinking a candy
cane arch for the entryway.

Charming.

[playful music]

And our table game
is pass the parcel

with these gorgeous
Russian dolls.

You know, like
the Russian dance.

Oh, I get it, yeah,
oh, cute. [laughs]

And finally, I came
up with these little

frosted pine cones
for the name cards.

Hmm, not exactly on theme.

You're right.

There's no dance
of the pine cones,

Back to the drawing board.

But it seems to be coming
along nicely, overall.

Oh.

Let's just not forget

what the meaning of
this event is, okay?

You know that I hired you

because I felt
that you had heart.

Let's just be sure that
we see that, all right?

Of course.

Oh, Tristan, before
I go, I really would

finally like to
see the nutcracker.

Oh, shoot.

We brought it

to the auctioneers yesterday
to have it appraised.

But you knew that I
wanted to see it. [scoffs]

Well though, I suppose
it's in safer hands.

Yeah. [laughs]

We certainly wouldn't want
anything happening to it.

No, we wouldn't.

[Lottie laughs]

Well, carry on.

This is a disaster!

We should have just come
clean from the start

so I could have spent
more time on the event

and less time chasing
down some lost antique.

And what did she mean,

"Don't lose sight of
what the event's about?"

I know it's about raising
money for the kids.

It's more personal
than that for her.

When Jules was seven, she
was diagnosed with leukemia

and she spent years in
and out of the hospital.

And when she was
finally cancer free,

my parents made it their
life's mission to support

the incredible staff
who help families going

through some of the toughest
times of their lives.

Tristan.

I had no idea.

I feel like I owe
you an apology.

For what?

Well, I sort of assumed that

life was somehow easy on you,

but it turns out we all
have our own struggles.

Thanks.

Now we just need to
breathe and regroup.

You need a seven second hug.

- I do?
- Yeah.

Studies show
that a seven second hug

releases serotonin, which has
a calming effect on the brain.

Oh, okay. [laughs]

[Tristan] One, two.

Is the counting necessary?

Sorry, I'll count in my head.

[both laugh]

[gentle music]

And seven.

So, you feeling any better?

Yeah, actually.

Thanks.

Now, a wise woman once told me

that there is a solution
to every problem.

We'll find new place card
holders and the nutcracker.

Everything will be fine.

[romantic music]

- [phone ringing]
- [phone vibrating]

[Lottie clears throat]

Well, I guess it's
time for step three

of Operation Nutcracker.

Okay.

[Lottie laughs]

[upbeat festive music]

[radio plays festive music]

Excuse me, Willy?

I was wondering if
you've seen this man?

Yep.

- When did you see him?
- Two hours ago.

Ordered a dozen marzipan mice.

Okay.

Okay, do you happen
to know where he went?

His address, maybe
even his last name?

It would be on his order.

Well, can we take a look?

Because he has something very

important that we
need to get back, so.

You'll have to ask my manager.

Great, can we speak to them?

He left this morning to go
see his family for Christmas.

Okay, well thanks anyway.

Wait, did you say marzipan mice?

Yeah, here, take a look
at these little guys.

This is like the mice
from the marzipan dance

with the mouse king. [gasps]

We should use these as
the name card holders.

I mean they're on theme and
they're edible, so zero waste.

Maybe Christmas magic is real.

I'm sorry, I couldn't
quite hear that.

Could you say that
just a bit louder?

Willie, I'm gonna need you

to make at least 200
more of these mice.

Just fill this form out with
your name and your address.

While she's doing that,
how about you give me

that cell phone number
for your manager?

[gentle festive music]

Okay, tiny Tim, I am
back from Millie's Bakery.

Hmm?

Marzipan mice!

They're perfect.

There's an extra
one in there for you,

but don't tell Mom, okay?

What are you two up to?

- Nothing.
- Nothing.

Listen Joey, I was just
speaking with your dance teacher

and with you being sick,

she unfortunately has to
pull you from the show.

Oh sweetie, don't cry.

I'll never get to be Clara.

Oh, that's not true, honey.

You know what?

Sit tight, I will be right back.

[suitcase rattles]

[playful music]

[Pam] I'm so sorry.

Now with your
very own nutcracker,

you can be Clara right here

and I'll even dress
up as the mouse king.

- This is awesome.
- Yeah.

- He is very fancy.
- Very fancy.

Do I even wanna know
where you got that from?

I don't even know
where I got it from.

Okay.

[upbeat festive music]

There you go, tie
it nice and tight.

Merry Christmas.

Well, now that
you're done helping

everyone else in the world,

shall we get back
to finding Dave?

[phone ringing]

[Lottie] And finding
the most breathtaking

tree for the ballroom?

[Tristan] You
should take that.

[Lottie] Oh, it's
fine, it's just my dad.

[Tristan] I'm
starting to think

you're trying to avoid him.

Why would I avoid him?

I don't know, you tell me.

Okay.

I guess I'm worried that
once we do make time

for each other,
we won't connect.

After my mom passed away,

he buried himself in
his work to distract

from the heartache and I
guess I just followed suit.

Now so many years have gone by

and it feels like we don't
really know each other anymo.

So yeah, I guess I am
avoiding him a little.

Work brought you all the
way out here at Christmas.

Kind of feels like the universe

is trying to tell you something.

You wouldn't understand.

I'm sorry about your mom.

I can actually relate.

I come from this very
respected family.

My mother's the head of
the Warby Foundation.

My sister's becoming a
surgeon like my father.

Me? I chose to spend my
time traveling the world.

Running away.

But in doing so, I missed out on

what little time I
had left with my dad.

I'm sorry about your dad.

I appreciate
you being so open.

I know it's not easy.

No, vulnerability has
never come naturally to me.

But somehow you
make it feel easy.

I think this is
it, a perfect tree.

What do you know?

Another Christmas miracle.

[Lottie laughs]

You know, I had my doubts,

but it seems like we always
find what we're looking for.

Yeah, we do.

I should give these to him

and hopefully he can
put them up everywhere,

and then if Dave comes by,
he will see them and call us.

Or he's already
coming and gone.

I mean, if he were here,

don't you think we
would've seen him by now?

I'm sorry, what happened
to Mr. Optimistic?

Oh, I'm optimistic
about something.

[playful music]

[Lottie] Pam, these
arrangements are beautiful.

I don't know how
I'm gonna choose.

Oh, my daughter was going

to be in the
nutcracker this year,

so I am well acquainted
with the theme.

Was?

Yeah, she got sick,

and we had to pull
her from the show.

Aw, she must be devastated.

You have no idea.

Tristan, can I
steal you for one sec?

- Mm-hmm.
- Hmm.

[curious music]

So, have you found it?

No, but we're still on time.

You have two days
left until the event.

We cannot keep this from Mom
forever, she will find out.

Give us one more day
and if I can't find it,

I'll tell Mom myself.

I'm sorry, Jules.

Last thing I want to do
is let you and Mom down.

You could never let me down.

I only want you to succeed

and take over this foundation
for selfish reasons.

I missed you, I want you home.

I missed you too, I
promise, I'll make this right.

I know you will.

Break.

This is tricky, but let's go

with the sugar palm arrangement.

[phone ringing]

Oh, I have to take this.

[Tristan] Sure.

Hi.

Okay, okay.

Yeah, sure, I, I
will be right there.

[phone beeps]

Everything okay?

[Pam] I'm so sorry.

But my daughter's fever spiked

and we have to take
her to the hospital.

Oh gosh, I'm so sorry.

Go, go, go.

Everything will
be done in two days.

You can trust me with this.

Thank you so much
for the opportunity.

Poor girl, I hope
everything's okay.

So do I.

We're not gonna find
this nutcracker, are we?

We have one more opportunity

to find Dave tonight
at the ballet.

If we don't, I'll tell my mom
first thing in the morning

and I'll make sure she knows
you had nothing to do with it.

It's all on me.

Just hate to let her down.

Me too.

I was just starting
to look forward to

moving back home to Boston.

[upbeat festive music]

That'd be nice.

[upbeat festive music continues]

[people chatting indistinctly]

[Tristan] Pardon me.

Huh, looks like we're seeing
Clara's understudy tonight.

These seats are great.

You and your family
do this every year?

We used to when we were kids,

that's the one time a year
we could all slow down.

I saw "The Nutcracker"
once with my family.

It was one of my
happiest memories.

Maybe this year's
an opportunity

to make some new
ones with your dad.

Sometimes I feel like
he's the one avoiding me,

like seeing me just
reminds him of my mom

and just makes him sadder.

She was the glue that
held us together.

I'm sure she'd
want you to try.

Binoculars, seriously?

They're for looking for Dave.

Come on Tristan, look.

I'd rather be looking at you.

[Lottie laughs]

[audience applauds]

[upbeat festive music]

[upbeat festive music continues]

[romantic music]

[phone buzzing]

[Lottie] Well, no Dave.

I might as well call my
boss right now and resign.

Don't do that.

Oh, I have a missed
call from the airline.

[voicemail] This is the
airport lost and found.

We've located a green carry
on matching the description--

What?

[voicemail] Please call
back at your earliest--

They think they
found your bag.

You're kidding.

[Lottie] No.

Let's go.

Well, they're
closed right now,

but I'll call first
thing tomorrow.

I'll call, it's my
luggage, my responsibility.

I can't believe it.

Just when we're about
to throw in the towel.

I can't believe I'm
about to say this,

but maybe "The
Nutcracker" is fated.

[kiss smacks]

Well, thank you for this.

This was fun.

You're welcome.

I guess I'll see
you tomorrow when all

of our problems have
magically gone away.

[curious festive music]

[phone ringing]

Lost luggage department,

this is Rhonda speaking,
how can I help you?

Hi, hello.

I, I got a call last night
about my missing luggage.

It's a forest green--

Smythson carry on.

Yes, a very sweet man
dropped this off last night.

Can you describe some
of the items in it?

Namely a one of a kind,
priceless antique nutcracker,

with a red emblem on its hat.

Sorry, sugar plum,

all I've got here
is a collection

of very questionable sweaters.

No nut cracker then?

Unless you're talking about
this one on the sweater.

No, terribly sorry, good luck!

Thanks, have a Merry--

[phone clicks]

Yeah, those, those sweaters
definitely aren't mine.

Thanks anyway.

Merry Christmas.

How's she doing?

Oh, she's hanging in.

How are you?

Not great.

Listen, I have to come
clean about something.

My luggage got swapped
at the airport,

and I don't have
Brenna ballerina.

Okay.

What, you're not upset?

Our daughter's
Christmas is ruined.

She couldn't play Clara,
she's in the hospital,

and now she's not even gonna get

what she wanted
most for Christmas.

Dave, all she wants
is time with you.

[gentle music]

You're right, I'm sorry.

[gentle music]

My my, what's all this?

Just some samples
from the caterer

to serve your guests tonight.

Well, if this is a preview
of tomorrow's gala, Lottie,

colour me impressed.

You really do go
above and beyond.

Thank you, Mrs. Warby.

Call me Erica.

Erica. [laughs]

I'm curious,

what drew you to event
planning in the first place?

Well, I,

I've always loved bringing
people's dreams to life.

One tiny detail at a time.

You remind me of myself.

I know that I have a reputation

for being a stickler
for details.

But you know, when
my daughter got sick,

it really shifted
my perspective.

It helped me to see
the big picture.

You know that I hired you
because your vision has heart.

Mrs. Warby, Erica,

you have no idea how
much that means to me.

Hey, Mom.

[phone ringing]

Oh, I, I actually have
to take this, excuse me.

I just had a moment
with your mom there.

It was kind of a breakthrough.

Did you get the bag back?

It, it was the wrong one.

Oh no, the event's tomorrow.

I know.

We have to tell her.

I know we do.

Well,

maybe we'll still raise enough
money without the nutcracker.

Uh-huh.

Would that even be enough?

Way ahead of you.

I reached out to your sister

and she put me in touch with
the head nurse at the hospita.

I'm gonna arrange to have the
kids write thank you cards

to the donors to
remind them just

how much the funds mean to them.

We'll put the cards in the tree

at the event for
everyone to read.

By the way, I was hoping
you could pick up the cards

from the hospital tomorrow?

You're incredible.

It's just part of the job.

Right. [laughs]

Well, I should go.

You have guests coming.

Mm-hmm.

But more importantly,
you have to tell her.

I will.

I promise, after
the guests leave,

I don't wanna ruin
this night for her.

It'll be fine.

- Will it?
- Yeah.

I'll walk you out.

Yes, we're very
excited for tomorrow.

You need to pick up the
nutcracker for appraisal?

No, Tristan already dropped
it off at the auction house

that he said...

Is that so?

Well, there must be
some misunderstanding.

[tense festive music]

Lottie, Tristan,
I'd like a word.

Mom, I can explain.

No need, I think
I've got the idea.

We were hoping that we
would find it in time.

I'm so sorry we
kept this from you.

Blind hope is a risky
thing to hang your hat on,

especially when you're dealing
with a priceless antique.

I'm sorry Lottie, but this
is grounds for dismissal.

Wait, Mom, don't put
this on Lottie, okay?

This had nothing to do with her.

It was all my fault.

I'll deal with
you later, Tristan.

Thank you again for the
opportunity, Mrs. Warby.

I'm sorry I let you down.

[somber music]

[door squeals]

Lottie, don't leave,
please, don't leave.

Why?

I don't have a job here anymore.

I'll explain
everything to her.

And what?

You'll get a slap on the wrist

and still have a million
opportunities at your feet.

So will you, okay?

You're so talented.

You can do anything you put
your mind to, I've seen it.

You think it's so easy.

I've worked my whole life
to get to where I am.

And here I have this
huge opportunity

and I blow it to protect you.

Please don't give up, you
can move back to Boston.

This was make or break for me.

I can't believe I fell
for your, your, you.

What do you mean?

Your whole Christmas
magic fate nice guy act.

I went against all my instincts
and risked everything.

All because I met someone

who made me feel confident
enough to blindly trust.

Like I didn't have to
control everything.

Well, lesson learned.

It wasn't an act.

Don't stand there
and tell me that

letting go and believing
didn't feel good.

You can't just shut yourself off

because you're scared
of getting hurt, Lottie.

I'm not listening
to you anymore.

Fate brought us together
for a reason and you know it.

Tristan.

I think this whole situation

is just proof that
fate isn't real.

But my feelings for you are.

Please, just give me a chance.

I will talk to my mother,
I will make her understand.

Goodbye, Tristan.

[emotional music]

[gentle music]

[coffee trickling]

Nurse said she'll
be good to go

as soon as she wakes up.

Oh, thank goodness.

No one should spend
Christmas in the hospital.

I'm sorry, I know you had a
whole week planned with her.

No, it's all right.

We've got the rest of our lives.

Like I said, I am
not going anywhere.

Don't make promises
you can't keep.

No, I mean it this time,

Pam, I'm gonna take that
new position at the firm.

No more life on the road.

What's it all worth If I
can't be with my family?

This is going to turn
Joey's Christmas right around.

I hope so.

I'm just sorry she
won't get her time

in the spotlight or
her Brenna ballerina.

Honestly, I think
she's more excited

about her new nutcracker.

You think so?

Nutcrackers are all
the rage this year.

The event I'm doing
centres around one

that looks exactly like it.

Who knows?

Maybe you found one in
your suitcase for a reason.

Maybe.

[gentle music]

[utensil rattling]

Oh, mornin' hun.

I was just making some eggs.

Do you got a minute?

For you, I'll make time.

[gentle music]

After all that,

I doubt I'll ever be hired
in this industry again

never mind be head
of the Boston branch.

This was more than
just a job, Dad.

This was about helping
people, making a difference.

Yeah, focus your
energy on that.

Dedicate to yourself
to what's important

and the rest will
fall into place.

That's what your
mother would say.

You're right.

And personally,

I wouldn't mind having
my daughter back in town.

I guess I just didn't realize

how much I needed my dad.

Yeah, I feel like
that's my fault.

I haven't always been
the most present father.

Well, you're busy,
you run a business.

Oh, that's no excuse.

And a father should be
there for his daughter.

Especially after
everything we went through.

You know, when we lost your mom,

I didn't handle it too well.

I see a lot of her in you

and sometimes the memories
got to be too much.

But now I realize
what a gift it is

to have a piece of
her still with me.

I miss her every day.

So do I.

We still have each other.

I think she'd want
us to be closer.

Well, you better go
find that nutcracker

so you can pull off
the event of the season

and move back home.

[Lottie laughs]

You're right.

Thanks, Dad.

[upbeat festive music]

Hi there.

I was wondering if you could
help me with something.

I'm trying to track
down a man named Dave.

Does he look familiar?

No?

Well, thanks so
much, happy holidays.

Does this man look
familiar to you?

You haven't seen him?

Well, thanks anyway,
happy holidays.

This guy.

No?

Happy holidays.

Please, it's really important.

Can I just take a look
at your sales record?

I really can't do that, ma'am.

Can I get one of your
candy cane shortbreads?

That'll be three fifty.

I'm just gonna get my wallet.

[intense festive music]

It's her! [laughs]

Merry Christmas,
keep the change.

[Erica] Tristan,
we need to talk.

[curious music]

So, how'd it go with Mom?

Not great.

Maybe I should just stick with

what I know and
hit the road again.

I don't think you
should run away.

What's here for me?

I mean, I came back to
prove I could contribute

to this family and look
how that turned out.

No, you do contribute.

[gentle music]

You got me through some of my
hardest times when I was sick.

This family needs you,
the foundation needs you.

Mom knows that.

It's her dream and your fate
for you to take over someday.

She will come around, I know it.

It's a done deal, finished,
it's gonna happen.

Thanks Jules.

But what about the fundraiser?

We'll make do
with what we've got.

You know, people
will donate anyway.

It is about the kids after all.

[upbeat festive music]

Right, kids.

I've gotta go.

I'll see you at the event.

Oh yeah.

Oh. [laughs]

- Thank you.
- [Jules] Always.

Airport lost and found,
how can I help you?

Hi, I'm hoping for a
Christmas miracle here.

Has anyone named Dave
LeMoyne reported a lost green

Smythson carry-on?

I would absolutely
love to look into that

for you on this
fine Christmas Eve.

Oh, yeah, David LeMoyne,
Boston, Massachusetts.

Are you serious?

I have his bag!

Hallelujah, finally
a Christmas miracle.

Well, I have his contact info.

Do you have a pen?

Yay.

[fist thumping]

Oh, hi, are you
looking for Dave?

Yes, I am.

Do you happen to
know where he is?

Oh, yes.

Poor Dave is at the children's
hospital with his daughter.

Bless her heart.

He's at the
children's hospital?

Mm-hmm.

Thank you so much for
collecting these letters.

I know hearing from the kids

is gonna go a long
way with our donors.

Aren't you glad to be out?

- Yep.
- Yep.

Dave?

- [Lottie] Tristan.
- Lottie?

Dave!

- Lottie?
- Pam?

Joey!

What is happening?

Lottie, how did you
know where to find me?

Is everything okay
with the flowers?

Yeah, everything's
great with the flowers.

You know Dave!

How do you know me?

What, what is happening?

[both] Well.

[Lottie laughs]

There was a bit of a
baggage mix up at the airport.

And we think you might
have our nutcracker.

Yeah.

Oh.

You mean this nutcracker?

Yeah.

I don't wanna give him back.

Yeah, I know kiddo.

This nutcracker has to
help with other sick kids,

just like he helped you.

Really?

Yeah, just like
the ballet, right?

The nutcracker saves the day.

[emotional music]

Thank you.

We really appreciate
your help with this.

And if you're feeling better,

we might have a way
to make it up to you.

[upbeat festive music]

- It's perfect.
- It really is.

Tristan, any developments?

Before you say
anything more, Mom.

I think there's someone
you might like to meet.

Oh, [gasps] is that,

it's perfect.

But how did you?

It's a long story.

Well, no time for that now.

I, I should get
this somewhere safe.

Oh, I knew I could count on you.

It was all Lottie, really.

Oh, Lottie, I think
I owe you an apology.

Tristan explained everything.

And while I do value honesty,

I am very grateful
for your loyalty.

You've done just a wonderful job

and, and I would

highly recommend your
services to anyone.

- Thanks, Mrs. Warby.
- Wonderful.

[gentle music]

So, looks like we might
actually pull this off.

Yeah, just one more
thing left to do.

[upbeat festive music]

I'm sorry for yelling
at you last night.

You got fired for
something I did.

I kind of had it coming.

Yeah, but you were right.

I do need to trust my
feelings and instincts more.

So, I saw my dad this morning

and we're gonna try to make
more time for each other.

I'm really happy to hear that.

So, I know you're gonna
be super busy tonight

throwing the biggest event
of your career and all,

but I was wondering if

maybe you could save me a dance?

I'd love that.

[upbeat festive music]

[guests chatting indistinctly]

[Erica] Tristan,

I'd like you to give
everyone the good news.

Okay, I got this.

Good evening, everyone.

If I could have your
attention please.

I'm thrilled to announce
that we've managed

to secure an anonymous bid

on Tchaikovsky's
nutcracker so substantial,

that altogether we've
exceeded our fundraising goal.

[audience applauds]

Thank you all so much.

You'll find thank you cards
hanging on the tree over ther.

Please, take a moment to read

these special notes
from the children

you're helping with
your generous donations.

And I'd also like to thank
my mother, Erica Warby,

who's dedicated her life
to helping those in need.

[audience applauds]

And thank you to our event
planner, Lottie Morgan.

Who's shown true
Christmas spirit

helping in more ways
than she even knows.

[audience applauds]

Now without further ado,
allow me to introduce

the future prima ballerina
of the West Boston Ballet,

Josephine LeMoyne.

[audience applauds]

[festive music]

Darling, it's
absolutely perfect.

I just want you to know
that when you are ready

to really come home and I'm
actually ready to step down,

nobody could do a
better job than you.

Thank you, Mom.

I don't know what to say.

Don't say anything, just
watch the performance.

[festive music continues]

[audience applauds]

[upbeat festive music]

Dad, what are you doing here?

Oh, your friend
Tristan invited me.

Is that so?

But what about the diner?

Well, I wanted to see the
payoff on all your hard work.

Can't believe you did all this.

Your mom would be so proud.

I'm really glad you came, Dad.

It means a lot to me.

And I thought maybe I'd
close the diner tomorrow,

so we could have all
Christmas day together.

- But I thought you said--
- I changed my mind,

and none of the staff
were complaining,

who wouldn't want to spend
Christmas with their families?

[Erica] There you are.

I wanted to thank you again

for pulling all this off.

[Lottie] Thank you,
it was my pleasure.

And who's this?

Oh, Dad, this is Erica Warby.

This is my dad, Jerry.

Nice to meet you.

You too, Jerry.

- Quite the event.
- Yes.

You should be very
proud of your daughter.

Why don't I show you around?

That would be lovely.

[phone ringing]

Lottie, the buzz
about your event

is circulating like wildfire!

I cannot wait to see you
take Boston by storm.

- Does that mean I got the--
- Yes, you got the job.

Of course, congratulations!

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Hilary.

May I have this dance?

You realize you're taking

your life into your own
hands dancing with me.

You're worth the risk.

[gentle music]

Thanks for inviting my dad.

I thought he should see what
a roaring success this is.

That's the word on the street.

I just got the call.

You're looking at the
head of Lexington Events,

east coast branch.

That's amazing, Lottie.

Boston's lucky to have you back.

Hey, feeling dangerous?

[Lottie] Maybe.

I was going to
attempt a twirl.

Oh, well I have a feeling
luck's on my side today.

[both laugh]

Look at that, no twisted
ankle, didn't break a vase.

You know, sometimes
you just have to breathe

and trust the universe.

Having a good dance
partner doesn't hurt either.

Hey, who ended up
winning the nutcracker?

That guy.

- He kind of looks like--
- I know.

[Pam] Sweetie, I don't
think those gifts are for you.

Then why does this
one have my name on it?

What?

"To Joey LeMoyne, love Santa?"

Well, I guess open it.

Whoa, oh my gosh.

Best Christmas ever, yes!

Dave, please tell
me you did not spend

our life savings on
a very expensive toy.

That belongs in a museum!

I swear I had nothing
to do with this.

Thank you so much.

Merry Christmas, sweetie.

Thank you.

I hope the nutcracker
gives its next owner

something special as it did me.

And what would that be?

Isn't it obvious?