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Since the dawn of time,

Christmas fairy tales have often included the wonder of a snowman coming to life,

destined to bring its magic to the right person.

But those fairy tales have never been told like this.

And it's another beautiful morning here in Hope Springs

as we remind you to grab those kiddos

and head down to the annual snow sculpture competition,

which is finally underway.

Good morning.

Good morning, Isaac.

Good morning, Kathy.

Oh, we are going to be slammed today. I hope you've had your coffee.

You get your heat fixed?

I know. I know. I'm gonna call him today.

You're not gonna make it to Christmas if you turn to ice before then.

You just worry about the bacon. I'm going to worry about my heater.

And if you freeze to death…

Who's gonna sign my checks?

Hey, it's so nice to see you. Come on in.

Good morning.

Hey, how's your mom?

Enjoy.

Can I get you some more coffee?

My favorite customer.

Good morning, Kathy.

Good morning, Jan.

Do you have any chocolate chip pancakes today?

Good morning, Miss Megan.

Well, chocolate chip pancakes are usually for Sunday brunch,

but you know what? I'll make you some if your mom says it's okay.

Okay, I guess we can make an exception.

Thank you, Miss Kathy.

Oh, of course. Have a seat.

That looks great.

Morning, Kathy.

-Hello. - Ah.

Kathy, what are you doing here?

I figured you might be so busy with the snow sculpture competition

you wouldn't have time for lunch.

So here's one turkey sandwich, no mayo,

and one turkey sandwich, a disgusting amount of mayo.

-Turkey! - Thank you.

You know me too well, Kathy.

So, how you doing, honey?

Oh, good. Yeah, doing really good. The diner's keeping me really busy.

And, um, outside of work?

Oh, you know, I'm fine.

You know, when I was younger,

my mother always wanted me to meet someone.

She always used to say,

"You'll never find the warmth unless you venture out into the cold."

So, one Christmas, I decided to do just that.

Bundled up in my favorite red scarf, went down to the local pub,

and lo and behold, met the man of my dreams that very night.

Honey, can… can you bring…

Uh-huh.

What's happening?

So, this just came in yesterday,

and it reminds me of the night that I met Theo.

The second I saw it, I knew it had come to me for a reason.

And then you walked in.

It's very sweet, but I really don't need it.

She's not gonna let you leave without it. Believe me.

Good things come to you when you're out in the cold, Kathy.

Thanks.

-Well done, you.

Well, clearly, you've been doing your push-ups.

You know what?

You keep it.

Huh?

Ah.

If this dog doesn't go in ten seconds,

I'm gonna trade it in for a goldfish.

- Hello!

Hi there.

Oh!

-Whoa! Oh… - What was that?

-I'm not sure.

Let's investigate.

Clothes!

Ah.

-Oh!

Wow.

Huh.

Hmm.

Huh.

Ahh.

Uh-huh!

And I have arms, and I can move my arms.

I can move my mouth. I can talk!

I love talking.

It is… It's amazing!

But if it can happen to me, it can happen to you.

Excuse me.

- Oh. -Hi.

Hi.

Hi. It's… It's you.

Look. Look what happened. Look what happened to me.

Sorry, what happened?

Well, I was made of snow,

and now I'm made of… not snow.

Can you believe it?

No, I really, uh, really can't believe that. Um…

Aren't you cold? You look very cold.

No, I am not cold.

I feel… good.

I have a diner right over there.

Do you wanna… Why don't you come inside, and I can get you some food?

I… I have never had food before.

Is that o-okay?

Great. I have food. Let's go.

Okay.

-Who the heck is that? -I don't know.

I found him outside, standing there without a coat on

talking to the snow sculptures.

And you brought him inside?

Well, I couldn't just leave him out there, Isaac.

I mean, he's clearly delusional.

Should I call the cops?

No, we can't tell Sheriff Hunter. He overreacts about everything.

He arrested someone at the movies once.

For what?

Excessive candy unwrapping.

Apparently it was a noise violation.

We have to keep this to ourselves.

But what if he's dangerous?

Your friend's eating the jellies.

Thank you.

I'm really not getting a dangerous vibe.

What the hell happened here?

A break-in. Seems like a smash-and-grab.

-Stolen? -Overalls, galoshes.

They weren't even the store's galoshes.

They just belonged to Theo.

Hey. Mel. Theo.

Good morning, Hunter.

I took a vow to protect and serve,

and I failed to uphold that vow last night.

- Ah… -I am so sorry.

I'm gonna establish a task force.

We are going to find the perpetrator.

Oh no. Don't do all that. It'll be fine.

I've been meaning to get new galoshes anyway.

There's nothing fine about someone smashing windows in my town.

Jerry down in Winchester is gonna bring us a big piece of plywood from his yard,

and that'll keep the heat in.

How's your family, Hunter?

You wanna grab some breakfast at Kathy's? We're buying.

You can't buy me breakfast.

It could influence the investigation.

For all I know, you broke into your shop yourself.

-Why would we do that?

Insurance fraud.

Why would insurance care about my galoshes?

That's not… I don't think you did it. I was just saying…

Well, I should hope not. We've known you for 30 years.

I'm just…

I'm on the case, okay?

There will be consequences.

Oh! Nice sheepskin.

Tell him to keep the galoshes.

What is… What is your name?

I don't know.

Oh. Okay, is it, um… Is it Jack?

Right there, like it says. Jack. Is that you?

Oh. It could be.

I love that name. Doesn't it sound cool?

Oh, that's… Yeah, really cool.

Jack, it's nice to meet you.

Right, um… What's the last thing you remember?

You. Last night.

Staring at me. Putting my scarf on.

I think that's what brought me to life.

And-and then you flashed a light in my face.

Okay. Is this a prank?

I get it. Okay, fine. Yeah, you built a snowman that looks like you.

And-and is that what this is?

I feel strange.

How'd you know I took a photo? Were you following me?

-Is this part of the joke? -I feel hot.

Really hot?

No, really cold.

Okay, so you probably have hypothermia.

-Let's go. -Let's go.

-Let's get up. Let's go. -Where?

Across the street, there's a doctor. She's gonna know exactly what to do.

Okay.

I'm sorry. Can you speak up, please?

No, we're…

Okay.

-Boss! Boss!

-You like it? -I love it.

-Another crime last night. -Another?

Streaking.

A man running naked in the plaza around one.

Old Mortimer and Ethel Jennings saw him while walking their dog.

Description?

Small, fluffy, pointy little nose.

-The streaker, Ed. -Oh.

Morty went out without his glasses, couldn't get a clear view.

And Ethel?

No, she wouldn't say.

Just kept insisting that he was doing a public service.

Hmm.

What's the number one way people would describe me, Ed?

Aggravating? Power-hungry?

Paranoid? Dramatic?

Hard on crime.

People respect that.

For months, we haven't needed to write so much as a parking ticket.

And now…

…six weeks before my reappointment as sheriff,

we have a crime spree on our hands?

Coincidence or conspiracy?

What are you saying, Nate?

I felt the Mayor's had it in for me since I had his car towed.

Which time?

Third time.

When he was dropping gifts at the children's hospital?

Charity is no excuse for parking in a loading zone.

I don't think the Mayor went streaking. He's got a bad hip.

A man is defined by his actions, Ed.

And now, it's time to take action.

Bring this man to justice.

So what's the… Oh.

Who's your friend?

This is Jack. Um, I met him this morning.

I actually found him talking to the snow sculptures.

Yeah. I don't know how long he's been out there.

Hmm.

-Hi, Jack. -Hi.

-How you feeling? -Fine.

Wow. You're… cold.

So he says he doesn't remember anything before last night.

That's not good.

I was a snowman.

That's definitely not good.

Just hold this… for a moment.

Oh, this tastes funny.

Don't eat it. Just hold still.

Weird.

-What is it? -Just a malfunction.

Maybe it needs new batteries. I don't know.

It's okay.

Both thermometers say that he's below 30 degrees.

He's ice-cold, but appears to be sweating.

Maybe he's melting.

I was kidding. You cannot be serious.

Excuse us a sec.

Psst…

So he's saying this is him? And he came to life?

Yes. And that snowman is gone now.

-Maybe he's telling the truth. - Sure. Right.

And I'm the queen of Aldovia.

Come on, Dottie. You're a doctor. What do you actually think?

Look, everything about Christmas, Santa, elves, flying reindeer,

the scientist in me knows they shouldn't exist.

But wouldn't the world be a little bit better if they did?

I cannot believe you.

What is the simplest explanation?

That he is a drifter with severe memory loss.

And the missing snowman?

He… He trashed it. Right? He stole the scarf.

What about the picture?

Coincidence.

His subhuman temperature?

No, factory-wide defects at the thermometer company.

Or…

He's a snowman.

And how cool would that be?

Look, either way, we can't just let him find his way on the streets alone.

It is freezing. He needs help. Can you do anything?

-Jack, look at me.

How would you like to stay with me, Jack? I could take care of you.

As a medical professional.

I wanna stay with Kathy.

What? Wait, no. Uh-uh. No, no, that's… Absolutely not.

Kathy can't take care of you. She can barely take care of herself.

-No offense. -None taken.

But I trust her.

Come on. How could you possibly trust me?

Because you put the scarf on me.

And I'm pretty sure that's what's keeping me alive.

So technically, I've known you for my entire life.

Mm. Right. Right, right, right.

You know, wouldn't you prefer, like, a nice hospital bed?

Why is he looking at me like that?

Ugh.

Fine.

Thank you. I love you.

-You do not. -I do. I love you.

No, you don't.

I do. I love you.

So, here we are. This is my house.

You can stay here in the spare bedroom.

Um, there's food in the fridge.

And you can watch TV.

There you go.

What is this?

Well, it's a…

You… you really…

You know what? Just have a seat.

Yeah. You can sit right there.

Um, here. Okay.

Tell her to let me out of here.

Miss, we'd love to be able to do that,

but first we need to figure out who you are.

What do you mean, who I am? I know who I am.

That is so funny. That looks like a girl I went to high school with.

-Huh. - My name is…

…with big, bold, original flavors, you'll take…

Okay. So there's the remote.

That's the power, on and off.

If you want to change the channel, just push this button.

You want to turn the volume up or down, right there.

And there's pause and rewind, and…

This is what you do.

Oh, cooking.

Oh, you mean… Yeah, I, um…

Yeah, I used to.

When my husband and I opened the diner, I used to help the chef all the time.

I even wrote some recipes.

There's this sweet potato casserole we make every Christmas Eve.

Everyone loves it.

Yep. That one was all me.

I want to work at the diner. I want to help people like you do.

Okay, but no, not… Not today. You need to stay here for now.

No idea what we'll do, but we'll figure it out when I get back. Okay?

-Okay. -All right.

I'm just… I'm so excited to be here with you.

I love this house,

and I love you.

You don't love me.

Yes, I do. I love you.

No, you don't.

Look, when you say you love a house or soup, those are things, that's fine,

but when you say you love a person, it means way more.

Okay? You can't go around telling everyone you love them,

because it doesn't make it special anymore.

And it doesn't work like that, you don't just love someone right away.

It's something that… It's something that takes a long time to realize.

Oh.

Sorry.

That's okay.

Just watch TV and, um…

Yeah, you know what? You can learn a lot from TV.

Can I say something?

Yes?

It's very hot in here.

Can I change that with this?

Oh. Oh.

Here. I'll just…

All right. So I'm going to go now, and please don't rob me blind.

Thank you.

Kathy?

Mm-hmm?

I still don't understand how all of this is happening, but…

…I am so glad that you were the one who found me.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Hey, Dottie. You got your tea?

Yes.

And I want you to spill it.

He's at my house. He's watching TV.

At lunch, I'll run across the street to Mel and Theo's

and just get him some new clothes.

-Morning, ladies. -Hey. Hey, Nate. Want some coffee?

Sorry, Kathy. Official police business.

Last night, we got reports of a strange man on the prowl.

Went streaking in front of poor Ethel Jennings.

And broke into Reclaimed Rags and stole some clothes.

-Huh. -Whoever did this must be new in town.

Otherwise, he'd know the strictness

with which I enforce the law in Hope Springs.

I do not tolerate funny business.

We know, Nate. There's nothing funny about you.

Damn straight.

So, if you ladies see any strangers, do the right thing,

report them to my office ASAP.

Do… Do you think this criminal is, like, dangerous?

There's nothing more dangerous

than blatant disrespect for law and order.

There's nothing to worry about. He didn't hurt anybody or take any money.

Probably just some guy who did a naked mile to impress his buddies.

I mean, we've all been there. Am I right?

-Sure.

Schatz!

I gotta go.

Welcome, folks. I'm gonna show you how to make

some easy, creamy, delicious eggnog, perfect for the holidays.

Ah! Ah!

Now place the pepperoni in a circular fashion,

spiraling right around into…

-Ahh!

Wow.

Hello! I'm back.

Hello?

Jack?

Did you steal my TV?

Jack?

Are you here?

-Ahh!

That was very, very, very scary.

-You almost gave me a heart attack. -Sorry.

You okay?

-Sorry. I did not mean to yell like that. -Sorry.

Okay.

What's in the bag?

I got you some clothes from, um, Mel and Theo's.

You know, I thought you could use some clothes.

But you'll have to try 'em on, 'cause I wasn't sure about the size…

-Okay. -…and, you know, there's different…

Oh, whoa. No, not right now. Like, not…

We don't change in front of people. We wait until no one's around.

Got it.

Great.

Uh, I actually have something to show you in the kitchen.

Yeah. No, I just have a question.

The first night, Jack, were you wearing clothes?

Of course. I had on this scarf you gave me.

Right. But the coveralls and the-the boots, did you…

Did you steal 'em?

Okay. Did you…

Did you streak past old Mortimer Jennings?

Streak?

Yeah. You know, did you, like, run by with no pants on?

Yes.

You did? Great. Okay, so we can't do that.

Oh.

Yeah. Okay. So, uh, the sheriff came to see me today,

and, well, the clothes you stole, he's…

He's looking for you.

Oh, well, that's no problem. I'll just give them back.

And I'm sure he'd appreciate that, but that's not what it's about.

Not for him. We gotta just keep you off his radar.

I'm on his radar?

Yeah, I need you to just lay low.

-Now? -Yes.

Just lay low…

No, no.

I just mean don't draw attention to yourself.

That's what "lay low" means.

Okay? And if he doesn't know who you are,

he doesn't know where you are,

then you're safe.

Okay.

Are you mad at me?

No. I'm just, um… Just trying to keep my story straight.

Okay. Kitchen?

-Yes. -Okay.

I'm gonna put this in your room.

Okay.

All right. So what's the big…

What's happening?

What is this?

I'm making you dinner. Pizza.

I got the recipe off this lady from TV,

except you didn't have pepperoni, but you did have ham.

I hope that's okay.

How in the world did you do all this?

I'm a fast learner. Oh.

What's that?

Eggnog.

There's a whole show just about Christmas treats that I watched.

I have no idea what a nog actually is, but it tastes great.

Mmm!

This is very, um…

It's just… It's very weird.

Oh no. Did I not make the nog right?

No, your nog is… It's a fantastic nog.

But you're standing here in my kitchen,

you could barely function this morning, and you're making me drinks and dinner,

and, I mean, let's not even mention the snowman part.

When was the last time somebody made you dinner?

Isaac at the diner.

He makes me dinner almost every night.

I can't actually remember the last time I cooked for myself.

Can I ask you a question?

Of course. Yeah.

Okay, so, earlier today, I was checking the house for vampires.

Okay.

And I went downstairs…

What's cancer?

Jack, it's, um…

It's not a nice thing that happens to some people.

And that's what happened to Paul?

Yeah.

And it just happened so fast. You know?

Which I'm grateful for, because he didn't have to suffer, but…

Man, I just… You just think there's more time.

I'm sorry, Kathy.

And all that stuff down there, that's all his too?

It is. He, uh, did home repairs.

That must be why this house is so beautiful.

That's also why it's…

It's why it's falling apart since he's been gone, but…

You know, like everything else.

Well, hopefully this pizza doesn't fall apart,

'cause I worked really, really, really hard on it.

Do you mind putting it in the oven? 'Cause I turned on the oven earlier today,

and I do not like the oven.

Great. This looks fantastic.

Let me cut you a piece.

No, thanks. I tried a bite of my practice pizza earlier,

it made my mouth feel like it was melting. But I did do this.

Not sure how it's going to taste, but…

Cold pizza's delicious. I had a ton of it in college.

-Wow.

Hawaii is a tropical paradise that offers an unforgettable vacation.

- Isn't this so amazing?

So, let's go.

-To Hawaii? -Yeah.

Okay. Here's the thing.

People who just met don't really go on vacation together.

Why not?

Well, because they just don't.

And it's really expensive, and…

I mean, you say you're a snowman, right? Hawaii?

It's, like, really warm. Super warm, even at Christmastime.

Mm…

But I'm sure you're gonna get there someday, somehow.

You're a fast learner.

-Thanks, Kathy. -Sure.

Uh…

-Sorry, I'm just not much of a hugger. -Oh.

Sorry. I… I didn't know.

No. Of course. You don't have to say sorry.

-Let me pick this up. I'll clean this up. -No, that's okay. I'll do it.

-Really? -Yeah. Yeah.

Thanks. Good night.

Night.

Uh, so, what should I do tomorrow?

Uh…

Just watch some TV and…

Honestly, do whatever you want, but stay in the house and lay low.

-Okay. -Right?

-Yeah. -All right. Thanks.

Night.

In this video, we will show you step-by-step how to repair your own roof.

We'll be showing you how to replace and install the damaged plywood decking,

the asphalt shingles

-and the leaking attic vent.

-Oh!

Jeez. Oh!

Ma'am!

Ma'am.

Ma'am.

Ma'am, are you all right?

Oh, I think I'll be fine.

Well…

I mean, you're stuck in there pretty bad.

You want me to get behind you and push?

Huh?

Yeah.

Yes.

All right.

You ready for me?

I'm ready.

-Here I go. -Okay.

-Yeah. -How's that?

It's working.

Okay, great. Good.

Oh, if the girls could see me now.

All right. Try driving now.

Okay. Yes.

There you go!

Whoo!

Okay.

- Whoo! -Whoo!

-Wow.

I am out of breath.

Oh yeah. Me too.

Well, I guess drive safe, and I'm going to get back to work.

-You're a friend of Kathy's? -I am. Yeah.

I'm just staying with her as long as she'll let me.

Wow. Lucky Kathy.

Listen, how are you with electricity?

Well, if it's on TV, I can learn it.

Oh. I have this new light that I need installed.

I live close by,

and you seem… very good with your hands.

If you could come by and hang it,

I'd be very grateful.

Oh, well, I'm not really supposed to leave the house.

I've known Kathy since she was born.

Anyone welcome in her home is welcome in mine.

Besides,

I'm an older lady who just had an accident.

You should see to it that I get home safe.

You don't seem that old.

Oh, you are definitely coming home with me.

Okay, sure. Let me just go put on a shirt.

Oh. Oh…

Gah, darn it.

Oh, I should have taken my blood pressure medication this morning.

Nice scarf, Jack.

Thanks.

Okay.

Uh, okay, so anything else I can do for you ladies?

Well…

Actually, my son Brendon is principal at the middle school.

They just lost their maintenance staff,

and they could really use help with the Christmas dance.

That'd be great. But it would have to be tomorrow

because I have to get back to Kathy's and finish up there.

Oh.

She is lucky to have you.

Thanks. Actually, I feel like I'm the lucky one.

Oh, speaking of Kathy, would any of you be able to give me a ride to the diner?

-Yes. Great. -Absolutely.

No problem!

Thanks so much.

Come on.

I told you you needed to stay home.

Well, I was at home, most of the time.

But then Jane crashed her car,

and then she needed a light installed, and then they made egg salad… Oh, and…

Oh!

Ah!

It's kind of hot in here, right?

You think we could open a window? And could I get some more ice, please?

Thank you.

Listen, you cannot be running around like this.

There are people in town looking for you.

Like who?

Like the sheriff.

Oh.

Like that sheriff?

-Wha… -Hello, stranger.

You should speak up. He can't hear you through the glass.

Okay, um, follow me.

Okay.

Wait…

No, follow my lead.

-Okay. -Okay, just…

Everything I say is true, okay? Just pretend it's all true.

Hey, Nate.

Ed, how are you, boys?

Oh, doing well, Kathy. Yourself?

Good, Yeah, no, I'm totally fine.

It's true, she's fine.

Gonna introduce us to your friend?

Uh, my friends call me Jack.

Oh. Pleasure to meet you. I'm Ed.

I love that scarf.

Is that a seed stitch or a rib stitch?

- Schatz. -Yeah.

Someone has shattered the peace I brought to this town.

Much like he shattered that poor store window.

-Here's your ice, Jack. - Thanks, Nicole.

You know, I gotta take Jack to that appointment, so…

maybe you could see if the boys want something to eat.

Got a nice meatloaf today.

Oh. Sure, sign me up. Meatloaf sounds great. Thank you, Nicole.

Why is there no beverage for that ice, Jack?

Because I like to eat the ice, Sheriff.

You seem sweaty.

Little hot in here for you?

Yes.

See? He gets it.

-I know, we are running so late. - Nice meeting you, Jack.

-Oh, I didn't even get your full name-- -We're gonna see you both soon, I'm sure.

Always a pleasure. Truly, a true pleasure.

A pleasure.

He seemed nice.

Do nice guys sweat through their shirts while questioned by the cops, Ed?

If they have a gland condition, yes.

Ah! Feels so nice.

I don't think you realize how much trouble you're in.

Remember the guy I told you about? That is him.

You do not want to be on his bad side.

The stuff you did, streaking through the plaza, taking the clothes,

he wants to find the person who did that and put them in jail.

Oh.

But if I did all those things, maybe I should go to jail?

You can't handle jail.

You can't handle ten minutes in a lukewarm diner.

Wait, are you saying that I'd melt in there?

Listen, this is a very small town. Everyone knows everyone.

- Hi, Kathy. -Hi.

-Hi. -You cannot… No, stop saying hi.

-I need you to lay low. -Okay, yeah, lay low. Got it, got it.

And tomorrow, when I say stay home, I mean it.

Oh, but I can't because I got a job doing maintenance at the middle school.

How did you…

I have so many questions.

And they don't matter.

You'll have to cancel.

-What?

I can't do that. I promised.

-Who cares? -Well, I care. They need my help.

Well, they'll have to find someone else.

-Why are you so mad?

I'm just trying to help people. I'm trying to do what you do.

It's different.

Why?

Why? Why?

Because I am not wanted for breaking and entering.

Because I don't claim to be made of ice. A dozen reasons!

I'm sorry, Kathy.

I'm going to that school tomorrow.

You know what? Fine. You can go melt in a jail cell.

What do I care? I've known you a day and a half.

Imagine all the stars in the sky.

The countless constellations.

-Come in.

You fixed the roof. Why?

Needed fixing.

And the step and the Christmas decorations?

Was just doing what I saw on TV.

Jack.

Thank you.

I don't know what's happening any more than you do, Kathy.

I could wake up tomorrow and be a puddle.

So…

I just want to make the most of the time that I have while I'm here.

Okay.

Okay…

Okay.

"Okay" okay?

"Okay" okay.

Okay!

-Okay, but there are some ground rules. -Okay.

I drop you off, I pick you up. You don't leave the school.

You don't tell anyone you're a snowman.

And you certainly don't tell anyone you're the guy the sheriff's looking for.

Lay low. Got it?

- Ooh-- -Uh…

Got it.

Do you want to help us out? Kady, do you know Matthew?

Matthew, Kady. Kady, Matthew.

Okay, you guys work on that together, all right? Thank you.

It's looking so good.

Oh, hey.

- All right! See you later, Emma.

Bye, Todd. Bye, Tina.

Hey, Doug, Daryl, no running until you get outside the door.

Then run all you want.

Bye! Bye!

Sure you don't want to say bye to her cousin or her cousin's cousins?

-I haven't met them yet. Are they nice? -What?

What? What's so funny?

This… It's just so ridiculous. What am I doing here?

You're picking me up from school.

No, I mean, what am I doing here?

I'm really asking the universe for clarification.

I mean, I should be at work, instead I'm hanging out with a guy

who thinks he's a snowman come to life,

and, you know, maybe I should run for the hills.

-But he's nice, he's good-looking-- -Wait!

You think I'm good-looking?

Well, everyone does. I mean, the whole town loves you.

The whole town loves me? No, but they haven't known me that long,

and you said it takes a really long time to fall in love.

So if the whole town loves me,

and you're in town…

Stop! Stop right there.

Okay, sorry, I used the wrong word.

What… Look.

Do I think you're nice? Yes, of course.

Do I love seeing… like seeing you helping everyone out?

Absolutely. But the word "love" is just not in my vocabulary right now.

Why not?

Because. That's why.

Well, that's not a reason.

You want a real reason?

Because my life is a mess right now.

I haven't been taking care of myself, my house, my personal life,

since Paul.

And everyone knows it.

Dottie and the staff, they've been on me about it for months.

Look, even if you were the person I loved… Which you're not, you're my tenant.

Just so we're clear.

…I am not convinced that I can really love someone right now, because…

I'm not convinced I have figured out how to love myself without Paul.

I know, I know it sounds really…

real bad when I say it like that out loud, but I just…

I haven't found my way forward yet.

You know, I've got to think that

Paul saw the same amazing person that I see.

And I've got to think that he wouldn't want this amazing person to think that

she is anything less than amazing.

I'm getting grief counseling from a snowman.

No. You're just talking to a friend.

Or a tenant, sorry.

No.

No.

You were right the first time.

Use your knees, Theo.

Stop! Stop, stop, stop, stop, stop!

The new glass is here!

Wait. Jack!

Come here.

Did you have something to do with that glass?

Yeah, so there's this site on the computer

where you can just order anything you want for people. It's great.

Okay. How did you pay for it?

They didn't ask, so it must have been some kind of giveaway or something.

I don't know, but it's a good thing, because that glass was not cheap.

Okay, here's the thing, my computer has my credit card information,

so when you use my computer…

Oh no.

-Yeah. -I owe you. I am sorry.

No, it's really okay. It's fine. Know what? You fixed the roof. We're even.

But that is the only thing you ordered, right?

Gotta go.

Wait! Remember…

No, I know, I know, I know. Lay low.

I did it.

I broke your window, and I stole your clothes,

and I was alone,

and I was naked.

I thought that you should know.

So, I'm sorry about the damage.

And I hope that the glass helps. I'll install that for you and everything.

-You brought us the glass? - I did.

Well, sort of.

I didn't pay for it, but I helped.

Sort of. And I'll return the clothes tomorrow.

Keep them.

So you're not mad?

Nobody can be mad at Christmas.

You needed help, you did what you had to,

and now you're making it right.

You okay now?

I am. Kathy's taking care of me.

Okay, now let's get up in there.

-Hi, Kathy. -Hey, Ed.

-Hi. -Hi.

Listen, I got a police artist to draw a sketch of the streaker

based on Mortimer's description.

Ethel couldn't describe him?

Oh, she could, but we needed a description of his face.

Uh, I feel compelled to point out the resemblance to your friend here.

Eh… I mean, come on, I don't… Do you not believe me, Ed?

I do, Kathy. I do. I do. Sure.

-But Nate, he's on a tear. You know him. -Sure.

The sheriff thinking that Jack had anything to do with this, right?

-Well, I mean, I… Yeah.

I… I feel like I have to say, Kathy,

if Jack did do it, you know, you can tell me that.

You know that's okay, right?

I appreciate that so much. How does a bowl of soup sound?

How does a bowl of soup sound? Let's see. Maybe, um…

If it's thick, it might go…

Would you like a bowl of soup, Ed?

Oh! I see what you're getting at. Sure.

Yeah. Nothing too creamy, I've got a lactose thing.

-Let's see what's on the menu. -Ooh! Got any chowders?

-Have a bowl of soup. -I'd arrest a baby for a good beef barley.

New glass looks good.

Don't worry. We'll find who broke in.

Because you can replace the glass,

but you can't replace the pain.

We did replace the pane. A whole new pane of glass here.

No, no. Pain.

Like p-a-i-n.

The pain.

Why would I want to replace pain?

It's a metaphor.

For what?

Maybe he means it's a pun.

No. It's not a pun. It's a metaphor. A metaphor…

I know what I meant. That's what's important.

You leave the metaphors around here to me, okay, Mel?

By the way, who did the installation?

Jack. Kathy's friend.

Now, why would he do that, I wonder?

Because he's nice.

Because some people listen to other people in need

and ask them what they want

instead of using unfortunate situations to advance their own personal agendas.

Or maybe he's got something to hide.

Boss.

Oh.

Or maybe…

he's got something to hide.

Wow. Oh wow.

This looks so good.

Look at the icicles on the ceiling.

Yeah, that was my idea.

So, um, I was wondering if anyone has…

Are you going to the dance with somebody?

Oh, great. Wait, no, not great.

Would you maybe be interested in going with me?

I'd really like that, yeah.

Cool. Cool, cool, cool, cool.

So, wanna walk back to class?

I've got to eventually.

Yeah, right, totally.

Cool. Cool, cool, cool, cool, cool.

Hmm.

-What's all the yarn about? -It's a tangled web, Ed.

I need to see the bigger picture.

Just wish I had a photo of Jack. Just…

He's in this somehow, I know it.

Hey, guys, good to see you both.

Jack, hey, how you doing?

What? You shouldn't be back here. This is the inner sanctum.

Cool art project.

You just taking photos of everybody in town?

I am.

Would you like me to take your picture?

-I would love that. - Oh!

Where should I stand? Oh! Oh, oh. Right here.

That is perfect.

-Thank you. - Thank you.

So I actually came here to talk to you while Kathy was wrapping up at the diner.

-Do you have a minute? -Uh, yes, I do.

I sure do. Let's go. Yeah.

Got you right where we want you.

- Did you say something? - Nope. Nope.

-Who were you talking to? -Uh, just… Christmas.

I need some advice.

I have a date.

Or I want to have a date with Kathy.

And I'm pretty sure I know how I want to ask her,

but here's the thing…

I've actually never been on a date before.

How have you never been on a date before?

You're like a 10, man.

A… 10?

Like in attractiveness. Out of 10, you'd be a 10.

Top marks. Way up there.

Thanks, Schatz. I mean, you are not so bad yourself.

Oh.

Stop. Please.

I am not on your level, okay?

What? Are you kidding me?

With that smile,

and how you have your mustache, but it's like just the bottom half.

-Confident. -I worked on that.

-Yeah. Thank you. -And not to mention your uniform.

Oh, it is a pretty good uniform.

-Yes, it is. -Yeah, I helped pick it out.

-What? Seriously? -Yeah.

Oh yeah. These dark brown pocket lapels? That was me.

Those dark brown pocket lapels

are the perfect thing to accentuate your lower chest.

That's what I said. That's the exact thing I said.

Any girl in town would be lucky to have you.

And that's why I need your help with Kathy.

Look, I'm no Don Juan or nothing, okay?

But if you're having fun

and you're paying attention to make sure she's having fun,

you'll be golden.

Okay.

And, um, what about, uh… kissing?

How do I know she wants to kiss me?

All right, look, it's been a minute for me too, okay?

I mean, kissing the ladies. But here's what happens, all right?

She's gonna… She's gonna lean in a bit, okay?

All right? She's gonna make a face.

-That's the face? -That's the face.

It's "I want to make out with you" face. Okay?

And then…

And then you'll know it when you see it. You'll know exactly when to make the move.

Okay. Yeah. I just… I just hope I'm good at it.

You're going to be good at it, okay? You're fine.

Okay. Oh, there was one more thing I was hoping you could show me.

Anything.

What in the name of God?

Jack?

I have the funniest story to tell you. Where are you?

-Hey. Hey, hey, hey. How was work? -You're not gonna believe what happened.

So Mrs. Johnson orders today's lunch special--

Okay, sorry for interrupting, but I have to ask you a question,

and I thought I knew how I was gonna ask it,

but I'm just too nervous, I'm just gonna say it.

Kathy, will you please go to the school's Christmas dance with me?

Wait, what? You're-you're going to the dance?

Yeah. I'm a chaperone.

It's, like, my job.

Oh, that's so sweet. I…

-Jack, I… -Oh.

Of course. You're already going with someone else, huh?

I just haven't been asked to a school dance in a really long time

and I… I mean, I'm…

Kathy.

I have been trying to lay low like you wanted this whole time, but…

for once, I just want to stand tall.

With you.

Even if it's just for one night.

Please?

Yes.

Yes?

-Yes. -Yes!

-I will go. -You will?

Yeah. I mean, as crazy as going to a middle school Christmas dance sounds…

It's a date.

-A date. It is a date. -Yes.

-Okay, great. -But what are we gonna wear?

I mean, I probably have a dress, but what about you?

What do you think about going on a shopping trip?

Tying a bow tie can seem tricky at first.

But with some practice, you'll be able to master it.

-Here's a step-by-step method.

-Step one…

You ready?

Wow.

Thanks. It's just a dress.

It's probably warmer outside than it is in here.

-Mm, sorry, do you want me to… -Uh, yeah, thanks.

Of course.

Go.

Ready?

Uh, not quite. Remember you asked if there was anything else I bought online?

Yes.

There is another thing that I bought online.

Jack.

I just figured it might be nice to commemorate our time together.

It's a snowflake, because I am a snowman.

I… I got that part.

-Yeah.

I… It's…

Oh, uh… it was pretty expensive, so if you want me to return it, I--

Stop, I'm keeping it.

Really?

This is…

It's really beautiful, thank you.

-Do you mind helping me? -Yeah.

Oh, may I, uh, just…

-Here.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

Shall we?

We shall.

Look at this. This is amazing.

It's beautiful.

Remind you of anyone you know?

Hey, Jack.

Brendan. Hey. Hey, Clare.

Ready for tonight?

Uh, yeah, yeah, no, I'm-I'm-I'm ready.

Ready for what?

What? Oh, uh, nothing.

There's just a normal dance thing.

Hey, do you want some punch?

-Sure. -Okay, great.

Would you look at this place? I couldn't have pulled it off without him.

He's a godsend. And the kids love him.

I can see that.

You've got punch on your face.

Oh, thanks.

-You okay?

Yeah, I'm just, uh…

I'm a little nervous 'cause I brought a date to the dance.

Nice. Which one is she?

She's right over there, the adult.

Nice.

Did you bring a date?

Yeah, she's over there.

Hey, are you gonna ask her to dance?

I would, but I don't know how to dance with somebody.

Oh, well, I just had my very fashionable mustached friend teach me, so,

why don't we go ask them together, and then I'll show you as we go.

-Yeah? Okay. -All right. Yeah.

I totally agree.

Kathy, would you like to dance?

I'd like that.

Yeah., yeah, yeah. Go. Yeah.

So are we supposed to talk when we dance, or…

You don't have to. We can just enjoy the moment.

You can hold me closer if you'd like.

Oh, I don't want to melt. You're giving off a lot of heat right now.

-Oh, am I? -Yeah.

I don't want to put you in danger.

I think it's worth the risk.

-Thank you for the dance. -No, no, we're not done yet.

Okay, okay, you guys ready? No? Yeah? Good to go? All right, we're gonna do it!

Oh!

Oh no.

Let's go outside and get some air.

Yeah, I think we'll get some air.

-Bye! Bye! Bye! -Let's go.

Bye, everybody. Let's go.

There's the door right over here, okay?

Oh!

How much fun was that?

You need to be careful though. You were soaking wet.

No, I know, I just, I never had that much fun before.

I mean, dancing is so… great.

Just with the music and the lights and…

And you.

You look so beautiful.

No, I probably look very cold.

Well, here.

Does that help?

It would, if you…

you know, had a normal body temperature.

Do you want me to stop?

I didn't say that.

What?

Uh…

Let's… Let's get you inside.

Was it something I said?

Jack.

No.

No, I… I, um…

This has been the best night of my life.

But the truth is, I don't know how much more time that I have left.

And even though I want to fill every minute of it

with you,

I just…

I can't help but feel like I'm being selfish.

How so?

Because you know the pain of being left behind.

And the more I fall in love with you…

the more I know I could never hurt you like that.

Sorry, I said "love."

It just slipped out. I…

It's okay.

You know, for someone who has no relationship experience,

you're one heck of a romantic.

I thought you weren't a hugger.

I'm making an exception.

Who are you?

Some youthful prankster?

Or are you a deviant,

stimulated by the freezing cold on your naked flesh,

longing to see the faces of the elderly

horrified by your exposed nether regions?

Sorry. Merry Christmas.

Oh, you like that, don't you? You monster.

Does that have a camera on it?

Does this bank machine have a camera on it?

I got you now, you son of a…

All right, ready for the eggnog.

Oh, can I please take it out there myself?

It's a steam bath out there.

I know, but I just really want to say hi to everyone.

All right. Fine. But just for a minute.

Everyone, if I could just say something really quickly.

Thanks.

I just want to say thank you so much for coming out,

because this has become my favorite tradition,

getting to see so many of you the night before Christmas.

You know, we have family and friends, co-workers.

Criminals.

We've all been wondering who committed the crimes.

Was he wearing sunglasses in the bathroom?

-How long you been in the bathroom? -He wanted to make an entrance.

-Enough!

You guys,

I'm out there every day working for you.

Keeping you safe. And what do I get?

Never a "thank you."

Always… some giggles.

Hee-hee-hee-hee!

A patronizing remark.

Since I've been sheriff, we haven't had a single murder in Hope Springs.

We haven't had a murder in Hope Springs in 100 years.

You're welcome!

Our friend over here, Mr. New-in-Town,

went streaking two weeks ago.

-Oh, he was careful. -Streaking?

Dodged all the security cameras,

but forgot the ATM.

I got footage of you naked in the streets, amigo.

Ooh!

You're under arrest.

-What? No! Come on, Nate. - No, Nate!

This doesn't have to be done right here, right now.

It's Christmas Eve.

-Crime doesn't take a holiday, Kathy.

Neither do I.

No, come on!

This is ridiculous.

- Come on. -Come on, Nate.

Hey, hey, hey, hey.

It's okay.

Me saying sorry, it's not enough.

I broke the law and…

I have to accept the consequences.

Jack, don't do this. You don't have to do this.

I'll be fine, Kathy.

He's different from us, Nate.

What do you mean, "different"?

He's a snowman that magically came to life.

Remember that muscular snowman from the snow sculpture festival?

I thought he looked familiar.

Explains why he's so comfortable without a shirt on.

So, you-you-you all…

You just…

You just… You just buy that he's a snowman?

It's Christmas.

A man that sweet has just got to be magic, don't you think?

Yeah.

Yeah. I think I do.

It's kinda hot in here. You think maybe we could open a window?

-Please?

Hmm?

No prints.

That could only mean one thing.

You burned them off.

Oh, no, I was born like this.

You've been well-trained, I give you that.

You almost slipped through the cracks too.

But you can't slip through my crack, amigo.

If we could just… just turn the temperature down.

Oh, you'd like that, wouldn't you?

To keep your cool under pressure

so you don't blow your cover.

But here, in my house?

-We like it hot.

Nathan Aloysius Hunter, what are you doing?

You really gonna interrupt my finest interrogation work like that?

Let me know how much bail is

so we can get on with whatever you're trying to prove.

Two thousand dollars.

Two grand? Are you kidding me?

He's a sleeper agent.

-A what? -He's got no fingerprints, Kathy.

No name. No wallet.

-Come on. -No credit cards.

Know what? I'm gonna go to the restaurant, I'll see if I have two grand in the safe.

I'm going home. You can bail him out on the 26th.

But that's two days from now.

-He has extreme sensitivity to the heat.

He won't make it till the 26th.

You knew all along he was the criminal.

Lucky I don't lock you up for obstruction of justice.

You're lucky I don't punch you in the face.

Be mad at me all you want, Kathy.

You let a damn spy into Hope Springs.

I'm getting the FBI down here ASAP.

Look at me. Hi.

Hell, they might even make a podcast out of this.

-Can we get some water, please? -There's a sink over there.

No, he needs ice water. He's sweating.

Sleeper agents are trained to regulate body functions.

He is not a spy!

He's dying.

Listen. I need you to hang in there, okay?

I'm going to go, but I'm coming right back. I promise.

Kathy, I don't think I thought this through.

But in case I don't make it…

No. No, you listen. You save your just-in-cases, okay?

I'll be right back.

Excuse me.

Come on.

What's going on?

Nate set the bail at two grand, and I…

-I don't have enough.

Hey. I just heard.

I figured I'd come in and check on you.

He's in really bad shape. He won't make it until the 26th. Please!

Does he have some kind of condition?

He's made of snow.

Is that a metaphor?

I saw him, okay?

And I just need you to help me get him out of there.

Okay. Yeah, come with me. Let's talk to Nate.

What's this with the bail, Nate?

You're doing this on Christmas Eve?

He's got no past, no fingerprints. He's a dangerous individual.

You saw him in there. He is melting.

Criminals sweat when they get caught.

It's called guilt.

Come on, Nate. This is all I got. Please.

Come on, Nate.

Please.

What is this? A posse?

It's everyone in town, Nate,

hoping you decide to do the right thing.

I'm happy to let him go free tonight.

But my hands are tied.

I can't let a suspect free without bail.

-Come on.

Okay.

All right, Nate. I can't believe I'm doing this.

I've got 80 bucks.

Really, Ed?

-Pass it around. -There you go.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

-Thank you so much. - Keep it going.

Thanks, guys.

- Thank you. -Okay.

Thank you so much.

Here. Take this.

This is your town,

these are your constituents,

asking you to accept this.

Bail him out, Nate. Please.

Do you think we could let him out while you're counting?

You're making me lose count.

Great.

You're still, like, ten shy.

Matthew, what are you doing here?

Helping, Dad.

This man did a bad thing. Why are you helping him?

Because he's my friend.

How is it so many people decided to waste Christmas

on a guy who just got here less than two weeks ago?

Because ever since he got here,

he's been working to make our lives better.

A man is defined by his actions.

Here's the opportunity for you to be defined by yours.

Give everybody their money back.

I'll let him go.

Attaboy, Nate.

Hey, kid, I gave your dad $200.

Oh, shut up, Morty. You gave him a buck.

Jack? Jack? Jack?

Jack.

No, no, no, no. Jack. The snow. We've got to get him out to the snow.

- Hang in there. - Careful.

- He's dripping bad. - Just let us out.

Here. Get him here.

Here.

Oh, Jack.

Come on, you're a doctor. Do something.

Do what?

You can't defibrillate a snowman.

I'm so sorry.

I didn't believe it. I'm so sorry.

Jack.

Look… I know you didn't ask to come alive.

But I didn't ask you to make me care either.

I mean, it's crazy, it's been two weeks,

and I know I'm a rational person.

But I am…

I am falling in love with you.

I don't care how long it lasts, I don't care how fleeting it is.

I just want to make the most of it while you're here.

Kathy, he's gone.

Come.

Come on.

Let's go, honey, let Sheriff Hunter take care of this.

Kathy?

Jack.

Jack.

I thought you were dead.

No. No, I'm not.

But I feel kinda…

…funny.

Did you just shiver?

I don't know what's going on.

It's like my skin's numb, but it also kind of hurts. Like I'm…

You're…

You're cold.

You're cold.

It's magic.

He's cold.

He's cold.

-He's cold. -I'm cold.

Shut up, Mortimer.

I'm cold. You believe it?

Does this mean…

I… I don't know. I…

I think it means that… I'm real.

Thank you.

I know just where to start.

Okay, try it now.

It worked.

I did it.

We did it!

Nice work.

Oh.

What?

Your turn.

Hawaii?

For both of us? Together?

Merry Christmas, Jack.

Merry Christmas, Kathy.

You ready?

Ready.

-We tell everybody a little story. -A little story about our town, yeah.

The town of Hope Springs. Yeah, I like that idea.

Let's do it.

- Final mark. -You're doing this on New Year's Eve?

-Not New Year's Eve. Christmas Eve. -Christmas.

What if it was New Year's? It'd be a whole different movie.

You're doing this on Christmas Eve?

You think I didn't plan that?

Otherwise, he'd know the strictness

with which I enforce the law on Hope Streams. Damn.

Almost had it.

-What happened to it? Hope Springs.

I'm so sorry. I messed up the lines real bad.

Can we take it from that line, Jer?

What is the line? Lori?

-Thank you, Lori.

And he came to life?

Yes, and now…

Trust.

It was a gnat. I'm so sorry.

Uh-huh. They sure do.

Uh!

I don't know what's going on with you…

-Ay!

Okay.

Nice meeting you, Jack. Oh, I didn't get your…

Boss?

Mm.

I can't do it. I can't. I'm sorry.

That's a giggle. That was a giggle.

Everybody!

Hope Springs.

I think we gotta go again, okay?

Ugh.

Jerry!

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