All language subtitles for +Snowy.With.A.Chance.Of.Christmas.2024

Hmm.

Choo.

- Morning, Gwen. - Morning.

Hi! - Hi.

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Morning, Dad!

Morning, Kev.

...great ideas from our very own Don McBreen.

Don. Did you know

you can order Christmas gifts on delivery apps?

Check names off your list with zero effort?

Here's what's trending as must-haves for this holiday.

If you are heading out the door,

be sure to crank up those car seat warmers

and blast some holiday music

because the first big snow of the season

is dropping by this morning.

But be sure to get outside later today

because I see nothing but sunny skies ahead.

Temperatures in the high 30s rest of the week with...

And that's the wrong graphic!

But this is exactly

how the upper 30s will feel in your heart

because we're in the fifth season, folks.

An entire month of warm feelings

that will melt away the chilly air.

As Sir Walter Scott once wrote,

"Heap on more wood, the wind is chill,

but let it whistle as it will.

We'll keep our Christmas merry, still."

And so, for the third day of my December challenge,

25 Ways to Say Christmas,

I challenge you to get out... - Me.

...and experience this winter wonderland

by taking a hike.

I, myself, will be trekking along

the Stockton Crest Trail today.

Maybe I'll see ya there.

Can we go, Dad?

Yeah, I mean, some exercise would help you out

with hockey training, so...

maybe after school, huh?

Back to you, Mary.

Actually, I uh, do wanna do a quick challenge first.

Seeing how we are experiencing this first snowfall,

why don't you get out there,

embrace that holiday joie de vivre,

and catch a snowflake on your tongue.

Ready?

Let's go!

Coming up after the break, more of your local news on WYSH.

Hey, no, hey, Kev. Kev, jacket. Jacket!

Okay.

Hey.

We could always just sell out.

I will not be bought!

We have always been about

journalistic integrity over money.

- Yeah. - Endorsement deals

are against our DNA. - Yes.

- So, what do we do then?

Our ratings are at an all-time low.

Because of WHNR.

Even more reason to ignore them and focus on us.

Come on.

I need ideas.

Ownership is gonna shut us down

unless our December viewership goes up

or we put our budget back into the black.

- Hmm. - Paid endorsements

can buy us time.

Or they'll just turn us

into an infomercial disguised as local news like WHNR.

No, no, no.

I have a better idea.

Rather than sell out or cut...

...we go big.

No, no, no.

No, no.

I said trim costs.

We put on a highly visible December event

to prove that we are the only local,

values-driven news station.

Not some consumer hype echo chamber.

And what better way to showcase our...

our small-town ethics than to partner

with a cause for Christmas?

Our jobs are on the line, Gwen.

My 25 Ways to Say Christmas challenges

are the perfect vehicle for engagement.

The whole station can get involved.

We'll partner with a local cause,

not some brand looking for sympathy.

It's Christmas.

Plus social media viral.

Yeah, I'm in.

Who likes Gwen's plan?

Me.

Everyone brainstorm ideas

and pitch 'em to me by the end of the day.

Wow.

Hello, WYSH viewers.

Well, look at this beauty under the sun.

I'm out here completing today's challenge.

What about you?

Oh, cool.

A squirrel?

Now, you see,

even in the middle of winter, the forest is still

full of life.

Ooh.

Finally, peace.

Whoa!

Hey, you're off on the brush there.

You should stick to the main trail.

- Where's the fun in that?

Well, the fun's in not calling search and rescue.

Ah.

Clearly, you've never been carried by a firefighter.

Hmm.

Well, enjoy the trail.

And uh, thanks for watching.

You're "the" Gwen.

I am the Gwen.

What's tomorrow's challenge?

Oh, you'll have to tune in tomorrow to find out.

What's your name? - Kevin.

How do you know the weather?

I interpret meteorological data.

Cloud coverage, air pressure, temperature.

Yeah, studied it in school. - What school?

Why don't we let Gwen get stuck in the snow here

while we carry on, okay?

Uh, what's the weather right now?

It is 37 with a low of 24 tonight.

Warming air overnight with sunny skies ahead.

Hats and gloves optional

for an incoming blizzard

of holiday joy.

Kev, we've gotta keep you in shape for hockey. Let's go.

- Uh, can we take a photo? - Absolutely!

Here, come on over.

Uh, wait.

I have a better idea.

Why don't we do a video

and then I could post it to the station's social media page

for the daily challenge!

Huh?

If it's all right with your dad?

Uh, yeah. Okay.

Um...

Hmm. I am here with cool kid,

and weather enthusiast, Kevin,

who is out here hiking with his hockey dad,

and enjoying this beautiful day that we're having.

So, Kevin, do you watch WYSH?

Every morning.

And what have you found out here hiking?

You.

Ah!

Well, there you have it, folks.

Get out there and seize the day, just like Kevin.

Oh.

Oh, uh, this is WYSH, thanks for watching.

- Perfect!

You're a natural.

You want one too? - Ah, no. No, I'm good.

Thank you. - Mm-hmm.

Nice to meet you.

How cool was that, Dad?

Yeah, that was pretty cool.

That was cool times infinity.

Hi!

So, boss,

what's the plan?

Well, Mary suggested that we do ride-alongs

with investigative journalists.

Kind of like reality TV.

- Right. - And Isaac suggested

that we turn the station into a speakeasy after hours

to earn some extra income.

Which leaves your idea, or this.

This would be our first endorsement.

A... a coat rack?

It's a Christmas tree.

- It looks like a cat tree. - It's chic.

It's sacrilegious, Gus.

Yeah.

Listen, I don't like your idea.

It's risky and rushed.

Kinda like writing a college paper the night before.

But everyone else is on board.

So, 25 Ways to Say Christmas is a go.

I will not let you down.

We're all on the chopping block.

Don't forget it.

And I don't need to remind you

that weather presenter jobs are scarce.

Find a nonprofit.

We officially relaunch 25 Ways to Say Christmas in two days.

Yes!

Thank you so much.

Okay, Anna, kolaczki is in the oven.

Ah.

Americans make a holiday out of anything.

It's a bit gimmicky, but who cares?

Who am I to say it's not national cookie day?

It's your freedom to choose cookies for a day.

- Mm! - Mm.

- Hm. - Hm.

Feeling patriotic now?

Okay.

Mm.

So how was your date with Jason?

Argued a lot.

You argued with a lawyer?

- Well, it wasn't meant to be,

so...

So, you should have men lining up.

I do.

All the wrong ones.

Look, do you have any idea what it's like

being an insignificant celebrity around town?

I get at least one e-mail marriage proposal per year.

Why only one?

I just want something real.

People see me as this persona, this uh...

cheery, pixie dream weather woman.

Not a real human. - Well.

It makes dating frustrating.

- So?

Go somewhere where nobody knows you.

I might have to.

If 25 Ways to Say Christmas fails,

the station will probably close

and I'll have to take a meteorologist's job

at some remote airstrip somewhere.

E-mail marriage proposals are the least of my worries.

Just don't put everything on hold

waiting for the clouds to clear like...

like I did.

Hey, your parents made it work.

How are they?

Outsourcing. They are currently stuck

in Malaysia until Christmas Day.

Bridge project. Mum's the lead engineer.

And they've saddled me

with overseeing this STEM scholarship

that they've funded for my old high school.

Okay, you need some help.

Oh, no. No, no, no, no, it's fine.

- I'm still helping you

with your school projects.

Okay, so, what shape do we make next?

And since it's national cookie day,

and a warm treat is heaven in this crisp air,

I challenge you to bake cookies,

and in the spirit of the holidays, share them.

Can we, Dad?

Uh no, we're giving back today, Kev, remember?

We're live in an hour.

Right.

Uh, we're looking for a... a deeper partnership.

Not just social media posts.

We are fighting WHNR through cookies.

I, I understand that the holiday season

has already started, but...

...it's never too late to jump into something new, right?

I see.

Well, maybe next year then.

Buh-bye.

Gus, we are going around town to--

All of you?

Yes!

We are going to distribute cookies

as promotion for the station.

Yeah, just um, don't forget about the broadcast.

Heh.

All right, everyone, let's get to it.

We've got cookies to distribute.

I'm an elf making toys.

And I'm a Christmas tree.

- But you don't have lights. - Right.

Uh...

Wrap me.

Go show my dad.

One sec.

What's going on?

- It's not enough.

It's your first year.

Even one donation will make a difference.

No, but we can do so much better than this. It...

Dad, look, I'm an elf.

That's great, Kev. Hey, uh, look, can you, um...

can you help out and sort the toys in that box there?

- Yeah. - Thanks.

Hey.

It's Christmas. - I know.

Do you?

It's just my family goes so overboard

with all of this and...

And I'm excited to meet them.

No, no, like my mum,

she wears Santa pants and a hat all of December.

My brother, he just grows his beard out for months

to get into Santa mode, and my dad,

he goes so overboard with lawn decorations

that getting a cease and desist for city code violations

is basically like our... holiday tradition.

Sounds great.

Oh yeah. Yeah. No, it's...

I mean, Christmas is deeper than that. It's...

it's not just about silly stuff, right?

It's giving back.

Like this. Like, every single one of these toys,

this is a small miracle for the kids and families

that get them, and isn't that what people deserve?

Just like, miracles? Instead of just a bunch of jolly hype?

So, you're the black sheep

of the family.

- Yeah.

Yeah. - All right.

Miracles it is.

Let's do this.

- Thank you. - Yeah.

Hey, Kev?

Let's give your dad a little time to work.

Okay, I uh, I'll see you guys later.

Bye.

Happy national cookie day!

- Oh wow, thank you. - Oh, thank you!

Be sure to tune into WYSH for today's daily challenge.

- Absolutely. - Yeah.

- Thanks again. - Thank you.

Wow, that is really good.

Happy national cookie day!

- Oh, thanks. - Oh.

Hey! What...

What's the forecast? - Oh, well...

Today, we have a low-pressure system

coming down from the north that will dash away

these angelic clouds for Santa-approved clear skies.

Today's forecast is cozy,

merry, and bright.

Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

- Happy national cookie day! - Merry Christmas.

Someone can help you over at the counter.

- Are those toys? - Yeah. Uh, look.

Any donations you have, just drop them in the bin.

Thanks.

Weather lady.

Hockey dad.

You're donating cookies?

Offering an opportunity.

Are you in charge here?

I uh, yeah, this is my toy drive.

How can I help you? - What if I said

I could help boost your donations?

Make it rain toys. - How?

A little free publicity from wysh.

Um, a shoutout, yeah.

Yeah, that'd be... that'd be great. Thank you.

Good! Oh, I think that this will be such

a mutually beneficial partnership!

Wow, wait.

Partnership, what do you mean?

We are looking for a sympathetic cause

to promote alongside my daily weather challenges.

You know, we want to remind people

that we are the only local values-driven news station.

So, you want to use my toy drive as advertising.

- Helping your cause. - Hmm.

You're already partnering with the brewery, right?

Uh, no. No, they donate the space. I just work here.

Ah.

Toy drive in a brewery.

It's just one drop-off location. We've got others.

And besides, families come in here all the time.

They get food, they... it's perfect.

They uh, tell their friends about it,

we host community events. And you...

you.... you want me to help you get sympathy

for your network as the good guy.

- Mutually beneficial. - Yeah.

Like, holiday NATO.

Doesn't that seem a little disingenuous?

There's no catch here. Just a deluge of donations.

We would just have to film some challenges together

and get up to a little bit of promotional mischief

for social media. - Ah.

And maybe hang a few WYSH posters up in here.

Ah, yeah, I got you. I got you.

Just some lighthearted fun to motivate people to donate.

No, you wanna use me like you used my son

to promote your network yesterday.

I was just trying to be nice.

I will take any positive exposure I can get

for this but I'm not gonna be your little pity mascot

just to make more money for your network.

I didn't realise there was a holiday charity purity test.

- We're...

we're genuinely trying to help people here.

This isn't fluff news.

- That's the other station. - Yeah, well,

everyone's hyping something, right?

Hmm.

I will have you know, I take the weather seriously.

I just add a little love to it.

Okay, that's great.

Thanks.

This is a meaningful effort

to help people, not fluff news.

Tell me the good news.

I did find a big sibling nonprofit.

I am hopeful. I just need a bit more time.

We needed to start yesterday.

What else? - Um...

I found a toy drive.

Unfortunately, they were not interested.

- Lock something down

or we will all have to become fans of the cat tree.

Go for Gus.

Gwen. - 10 seconds.

I just pitched to corporate some of

the nonprofits you're chasing.

They were about to make us accept

the cat tree deal, so I lied.

I am live in 10 seconds.

I told them we had already locked down the toy drive

as promotional partner.

They came around and latched on to it

as the only cause they like.

Good optics. Helping kids.

- Gus, I haven't had-- - Make it happen.

Gwen Marley here with your daily weather report.

I challenge you to pay it forward.

That's what we do, Dad.

Yeah. Yeah, it is.

Like donating!

Or donating...

to a local toy drive.

In fact, there's probably a local toy drive

looking for donations right now.

There might actually be one

with a drop-off location at Railside Brewing.

How convenient!

They may just be accepting donations this afternoon.

What better way to pay it forward?

These are for the toy drive.

- Thank you so much.

- Of course. - And enjoy these holiday ales.

- Oh, nice. - Thank you.

Cheers.

Ah? - Thank you.

So...

was there a downpour of donations?

Steady showers.

Wouldn't it be nice if it rained toys every day?

You're pretty confident in that forecast of yours.

100% chance of showers.

- Nothing is 100%. - I am.

You're asking me to be your prop.

I am asking you to pay it forward

to my station by having a little bit of fun on camera.

Come on!

I will get my station staff to volunteer here.

- What you... - I will help you.

Wow, you're reminding me of my family.

- Thank you. - No, see,

that's what I'm worried about.

How many toys is your pride worth?

So we have to agree upon everything.

This is mutually beneficial. - Mm-hmm.

I'm serious about Christmas.

I like your holiday ambition.

I'm Adam, by the way.

Gwen.

Well, I will be back later, Adam.

Make sure you bring your most brilliant

holiday challenge ideas.

Okay? - Mm-hmm.

And merry Christmas.

Well, credit goes to my parents

for the scholarship. I'm just helping out.

You were a good student.

- Mm-hmm. - You mean a nerd.

Your parents were the nerds.

Oh, don't tell them I said that.

Well, nerds do run the world these days.

Your mum was the local legend

winning every regional science fair.

And your father was always second.

Nothing's changed.

Actually, my dad did tell me

that it was the egg experiment in your science class

that got him interested in becoming an engineer.

My first year of teaching.

Your father spent so much time in the library researching.

And he shows up with this complicated contraption,

using rubber bands and popsicle sticks.

Your mum strides in

with the eggs suspended with panty hose in a jug.

Oh.

And she wins.

Your father was in awe.

Humpty Dumpty fell in love.

Um, do you work in engineering as well?

Oh no.

I crack eggs.

Anna was my nanny growing up.

Oh. How lovely.

Well, no, she is lovely.

I'm strict.

Me too.

Oh!

Well, we did move around a lot growing up.

But Anna always made it feel like home.

And we did live here the longest,

to be near my grandparents,

so this always did feel the most like a home town for me.

Now you're the hometown hero on TV.

Oh, I don't know about that.

Oh yes. Come on.

So, the scholarship.

Yes, um...

Done your hockey reps yet?

Hey, look, I just want you to be prepared, Kev. Okay?

- I will. - Okay.

Wow, looks great!

So colourful.

I wanna do another one.

What?

What do you think of mine?

- The icing's all messed up.

So, um...

WYSH wants to promote

the toy drive. - That's great!

- Yeah. - Right?

No, I... They're asking me to do

all these promotional videos

and assist, it seems. - It sounds fun.

But what if it turns into a thing?

Well, what if you get more donations?

No, but a thing. And it could turn into, like,

a bigger thing and snowball into a really big thing...

Whoa, whoa, whoa. Say that in English.

Okay, look, any time, any...

Any time a brewery I worked for expanded

or got taken over or sold out, they just...

they lost their soul.

It's a toy drive, Adam.

Yeah. Yeah.

My icing got a little messed up.

No, it looks like a cookie to me.

Hey!

Cookie saboteur!

No, I'm a cookie sampler, not some...

mm... 7.5 out of 10.

Okay, give me a bite.

Okay.

Okay, so we can film the key challenges on air

and the rest, we'll livestream on social media.

Oh, and for the weather challenge announcement,

we could do that outside, like reporters in a weather hot zone.

They don't let you out much, huh.

I'll handle the weather.

You just have to stand there and smile.

Why do I even need to be on camera then?

To show that the toy drive and the station are a team.

Oh, so what, like stand there like a mascot?

You could be a dancing mascot.

Okay.

All you really have to do

is be charming and smile

like you know a smile is worth a thousand donations.

Okay. How's this?

Good enough.

Did you get the ideas I sent over?

Um, yeah. Yeah, the uh, the 22nd,

that delivery makes sense. - Great.

And I was thinking, since you're the founder,

it might be a nice touch to deliver

a deeply personal speech on stage?

It could be really inspirational.

Uh, no. No, this is not about me.

- Right.

So, how did you come up with the toy drive idea?

Uh... huh.

I um...

That was a dream of my late wife and I.

We uh... her family, they always donated toys

as a tradition, and then they'd just...

they'd get new ones and then...

give the old ones to those who need.

Adam, that's really beautiful.

Why don't you share that?

No, look, I'm not guilting people into donating.

It's not guilting people.

It's taking hearts

and baking them in an oven of Christmas grace.

And shouting to the world, "Tonight we feast on joy!"

What about a gingerbread house challenge

with a hand tied behind your back?

- No. Uh... - Okay.

How about a...

flash mob nativity scene challenge?

You are so desperate for likes.

I am trying to save my station

and I need eyeballs for that.

And I'm trying to keep my charity

from turning into a sideshow.

Eyeballs equal donations.

The more fun we have on camera, the more we can pay it forward.

I mean, what is your problem? - Standards.

Dad?

Look, Christmas is about action.

It's not about showboating.

You're above the holiday spirit.

I get it. You don't like any of my ideas,

what do you wanna do? - Dad!

I... I gotta go. But...

why don't we just do these first challenges

and then we can figure out the rest as we go. Okay?

Okay, you guys ready? And action.

It is a toasty 32 today, folks!

That's more than half the heat in Hawaii right now.

Right, Adam? - Yeah.

Folks. I would love to introduce you

to my smiley cohost, Mr. Adam Docker,

founder of the local toy drive, Miracle of Toys.

And we at WYSH are partnering with him

to give back this holiday season.

We at WYSH are a values-driven station.

Not motivated by pushing Christmas holiday products

like some other local stations.

And so, Adam and I

will be doing my daily challenges together.

What do you say, Adam? Are you down?

Uh, can I say something?

Absolutely.

Gah, uh, please donate. Thank you.

Please.

- Yes. - Ahem.

- What's that? - It's...

"A good conscience is a continual Christmas."

Benjamin Franklin said that. - Okay!

Hah!

The Miracle of Toys donation drop-off will be

at Railside Brewing,

and it will be hosted

by your talent from WYSH.

So, come on down in the spirit of Christmas.

And now, without further ado.

Today's challenge

inspired by the weather is...

Express your holiday spirit!

Express your holiday sp-- Ahem. Hmm.

Supposed to be at the same time.

I tried. I'm sorry. We didn't really practise that.

Uh no, just all stop touching everything, please.

Best in snow smile!

Oh, what is this?

This is the holiday makeover challenge for socials.

You have to pick a Christmas outfit.

I have Santa pants in here. - You sound like my mum.

You should probably take that up with your therapist.

Okay, but can you stop them? What are they doing?

We are bringing up the temperature in here

from like, a zero to Christmas.

It's not a zero. I had--

there was poinsettias and I...

What? - Put on that Christmas spirit.

Mmm!

Hello, WYSH viewers.

I have a question for you.

What are you thankful for?

I know I am thankful for you all

because every day I come to work,

I feel like I'm with family.

What are you thankful for, Adam?

I'm thankful for um...

for perspective.

Because Christmas gives you a chance to take the whole year

into stock and just... and appreciate what you have.

Because it can all be gone in a flash.

Huh.

Uh...

I also wanted to ask,

what is everyone's best

and worst Christmas gift?

Ah, Gus!

Uh... turkey frying kit?

Also the worst 'cause I burned my lawn.

That's good!

Adam?

Uh, my best, best Christmas gift is the...

is the miracle of giving.

'Cause when you're... when you're a part of something

that's so much bigger than yourself, it's just,

it's... that's better than any superficial gift, right?

- Hmm. - And then the worst gift

would be... indifference.

Are you holiday joy celibate?

What? No.

'Cause...

your holiday gravitas is killing us here.

You're asking the questions here.

This whole thing is supposed to be uplifting, not gloomy.

I'm gloomy? No, I'm...

Look, I'm giving you heartfelt answers here and you...

Okay, look, you need me, right?

So, maybe what your station could use

is a little less whimsy and a little bit more

holiday gravitas.

Your holiday cheer is hibernating, mister.

Don't, don't touch the--

Ah...

- No, he's... like,

he doesn't hate Christmas, he just...

takes it too seriously.

Christmas means different things to different people.

When your family moved around,

your parents made us try different Christmas traditions

to be as multicultural as possible.

Some were just silly

but others more religious-based, more thoughtful,

and... and you need to respect that.

Yeah, but it's not that. It's...

it's something else.

Well, maybe his Christmas gravity will deepen

your weather motivation.

Or... or...

- Or? - It will kill my station

and deepen my career's grave.

Seriously, our views are pitiful so far.

Come on. Be patient.

You have enough Christmas spirit to melt anything.

Mmm. - Hmm. Mm.

Even, uh... - Hmm.

Like, Mr. Bah-humbuggy?

He looks normal.

Oh, okay.

- Hmm.

Well, he can be normal the other 11 months of the year,

but right now, I need a razzle-dazzle.

Razzle-dazzle, okay.

So...

how about you

and Principal Liam? - What do you mean?

I saw you two eye-flirting.

Eye cake and eye sauce

and winky facing. - Oh, come on!

I'm too old for the winky face.

Oh, stop! No. - No, you're not.

I'll show you, look. - Okay, okay, okay, here.

Here, open this. Come on.

- What? No!

- Yes. - Anna...

I'm not a little kid anymore.

You'll always be to me.

But come on, it's for the Day

of St. Nicholas. Come on.

Excuse me, I have not been naughty this year.

Keep going.

Oh, Anna.

Mm-hmm.

It's... it's for when you present the weather.

I love it.

I love that we have these traditions together.

- Me too.

And that's the moment I realised

that the holidays were a barometer of grace.

Of not thinking about me, but of thinking of others.

Of us. Of... society and what we--

Of giving back.

So, come on down and donate!

Christmas is in the house.

And so, today's challenge is...

are you ready, Adam? - So ready.

Blindfold tree decorating.

Eh? Huh?

Mm-hmm.

Okay.

This is ridiculous.

It's the right amount of ridiculous to go viral.

Hmm.

Okay. Oh, uh, do we have a safe word

in case things go wrong? - Uh, pfft, I don't know.

Uh, plum pudding.

- Perfect. - Okay.

Ahem.

All right, WYSH viewers,

welcome to blindfold tree decorating.

Let's do this!

Okay.

I feel something.

Whoop!

- Ow. - Oh no, I-- oh, are you okay?

- Yeah, we're good. I'm good. - Are you sure?

Just a little...

Oh, something's coming down.

- Okay. Are you okay?

We almost lost the tree.

It's okay. Keep going, keep going.

Okay, no, plum pudding. Plum pudding.

- Keep going. - This... no. No, no.

- Just keep going. - Ah, okay, cool.

Great, just go.

- Oh, okay! I'm...

Uh, plum pudding! I'm done.

Plum... pudding!

I uh... - But...

I didn't sign up for this, okay?

Hey, hey!

What'd that ball do to you?

Are you having fun?

"Hard work is necessary to achieve excellence."

Ah.

Your dad is a lot like my dad.

Do you even like practice?

My dad says I just have to do it.

Right.

You know, I used to play a bit of hockey

when I lived in Sweden.

- Really? - Yeah.

Look, the thing about drills is they have to be fun.

If you're having fun, you'll be consistent

and consistency is so important.

What do you do to make it fun?

Have you ever tried blasting your favourite music?

When I was your age, I used to watch a hockey game

while I practised for inspiration.

Because it...

if you're having fun, it won't feel like work.

Can I help you with some drills? - Yeah.

Great.

Okay.

Good. Increase your speed

as you get comfortable.

Hey, don't worry about it.

Who cares? Who cares? No pressure here.

You got this.

Good, confidence, right? Confidence.

Yeah, okay.

Okay, here we go.

Focus on the tiny moves this time.

Be the boss of the tiny moves.

Yeah, boss Kevin.

- Yes! - Nice!

There ya go!

Hey.

Video got the highest views.

Hmm.

We are not here to look foolish. Not you.

Not my station.

Can we talk it out?

Okay.

All right, one more.

One more!

Nice!

Hmm.

A little crooked. - It's a 7 out of 10.

Okay, I have to ask,

why the chip on your shoulder when it comes to holiday cheer?

Just think that all the meaningfulness of Christmas

got lost in the hype. Just...

sip this, buy that.

And do what we want or we'll call you Scrooge.

It's like a holiday mob.

Hmm.

So, so what's Christmas to you?

It's miracles.

It's having everything you love and recognising it.

It's the miracle of appreciation

because it's not always gonna be there.

- You know,

joy is a miracle, too.

That's what I try to instil in my viewers.

Christmas was sacred to your family.

- Kind of. - Ah.

Every little holiday thing turned into this giant affair.

It was...

And my birthday was on the 26th so...

- The 26th? - Yeah.

Okay, so...

so you're jealous. - Well, I...

I uh... I mean, I was a kid.

So yeah, I...

Ah, but then, I grew to like it.

I really appreciated it. It was...

it's like the whole world was decorated for my birthday.

- Hmm. - We all shared this one day.

Made me appreciate things.

Wanna give back.

Hmm.

So, why are you so obsessed with Christmas?

I am not obsessed with Christmas.

Oh yeah? Hmm.

Okay.

I suppose...

I had the opposite experience.

- Hmm. - We moved around a lot

because of my parents' work.

My nanny, Anna,

always made sure that Christmas felt special.

But... we just didn't really

have any traditions of our own. - Hmm.

We kind of just adopted

the holiday traditions of whatever country we were in.

Well, that's unique.

It's lucky.

Hmm.

You know, I know it's silly

but these challenges...

they're kind of my way of making my own traditions.

Hmm.

You know,

we can have fun and be meaningful, right?

Well, we can try.

What if we do the help a stranger challenge

but we make it fun with a dress code?

Uh, so black-tie optional.

Decorating for those in need.

Bound to trend on social media.

- Hey, Kevin! - Hey, Kev!

Idea.

What do you think about helping strangers with tasks

but we dress all fancy like we were going

to a Christmas ball? - Awesome!

- He likes all your ideas.

- He's our barometer of fun.

What's a barometer?

It means you tell us what to do.

Can I be a barometer all the time?

Hmm.

Well, I mean, my family would love it.

Ooh! How about we try

making maple lollipops in the snow?

Bound to trend as a DIY.

Yeah, but how does that link to our theme of giving back?

Well, it's giving back if people share them.

- Kev? - Kevin?

Maple lollipops? - Yeah.

Okay, okay!

These cards are clearly stacked.

We are gonna settle this the way our family settles it.

- Oh - Oh, yes!

Ah!

Nice!

Lollipops it is.

And after lollipops,

speed gift wrapping. - Wait, what?

- It's giving back. - Huh? Uh, no. Veto.

Veto. - Come on, hockey dad.

Best outta 10?

- Oh. - Yeah!

My mum and uncle used to make

these when they were young.

You pour the maple syrup

and they become...

Lollipops.

December magic.

Just like today's weather.

And once you finish making these,

we challenge you to share them in the spirit of giving.

Just like donating Christmas toys to spread joy.

Okay. Oh, uh, just...

that's a big pour. - I got it, Mr. Plum Pudding.

Slow it, slow it down. Hey, wait, wait!

No! No, no, no!

- Okay.

- Uh... - That was... That was...

- Okay. - Uh...

Ta-da!

Um...

Yum!

Oh, okay. Okay.

Christmas can't always be perfect.

Ah.

Well, perfectly imperfect.

That is so good.

- It's really good. - It's really good.

It's really, really good.

The plan was to do the toy drive in Chicago

but doing it here to start.

Hmm.

Why'd you leave?

I uh... I needed to change things up.

They had a guest brewmaster residency here, so...

Does Kevin miss it?

Ahem. So, this dry bitter holiday stout,

that's my favoUrite right now.

Pairs perfectly with some chocolate bark.

Ooh.

A pairing. Fancy.

Well, yeah. People take beer as seriously as wine now.

I do. - hMm.

It's good. - Now don't forget

the chocolate bark.

So, I mean,

why all the Christmas challenges?

Why not?

'Cause you're a weather woman.

I don't know. I...

I guess I just like...

promoting that holiday optimism for my viewers.

- So, okay, here's a question. - Hmm.

If you could do anything you wanted

with that weather show, what would you do?

Uh...

No, but someone's like, "Hey, Gwen,

sky's the limit, you've got unlimited funds."

No one's holding you back. No Adams, no...

no, like, need for views. What do you do?

- You are not holding me back. - Oh yeah?

Much.

Mm.

You know this tastes like I'm drinking gingerbread.

Mm-hmm.

No, but seriously, you're on a nationally

broadcasted morning show. What's your plan?

Well...

I guess I would try

to make people's mornings a little brighter

by being their daily motivational weather presenter.

First thing in the morning, what do you say?

Uh...

Okay, we don't actually do that.

Okay, well there, there.

We're live, we're live, Gwen.

Hi, I'm Gwen Marley.

Welcome to the show.

I will be speaking to you every morning

from your breakfast table, like you were my family.

And today's forecast

is Christmas hope.

I don't know, too much? - No, no, you gotta...

you gotta speak the truth of your own forecast, right?

True.

You have to embrace the temperature.

You can't hide from it. - Yeah.

You are... you are the queen of weather puns.

You want another one?

Um...

Views are plateauing.

I mean, the video just went up.

Should... It'll be fine.

Hmm.

I should probably get back

and work on the evening broadcasts.

Um, yeah. I got, look, I've got stuff to do.

The thing. Yeah. - Yeah, okay.

- Uh, okay. - Okay.

Do you miss Chicago?

Mm-hmm.

Well, I think we've got a great life here.

You know, we get to go on adventures together

all the time.

I can make my residency permanent.

It gets kinda lonely sometimes.

You know, I...

I miss my friends.

Miss Nana and Papa. Uncle Jason.

Well, we're gonna see them all at Christmas.

We used to see them all the time.

Miss getting red hots.

Come on, we got the best hotdogs here, franks.

It's not the same.

After hockey, down by the lake.

What do you think of Andrea?

Hey, what is that?

- What? - Right there, on your face.

What is that?

- What? - No, right there.

What is that? - Ah!

You missed a spot shaving,

you old man. - Dad!

So, how's the holiday tornado coming?

Um, well, arguing is way down

and toy donations are shoo, way up.

Looks like you guys had fun with the maple lollipops.

Yeah. How was that? How'd I look?

Hey, you're finally having silly holiday fun.

It's great.

Well, I mean, I am, like,

holiday jolly hype personified, right?

Ho, ho.

That you are.

Uh, but no, no we should do that sometime, huh?

Make those lollipops? - Ah, it's fine.

No, it'd be fun. I um, I...

Okay.

Cheers.

Aw.

Anna, thank you for this.

I know we're not supposed to decorate your tree

until Christmas Eve but look!

Well, we're not in Poland anymore, Toto.

How is Adam?

It looks like things are much better.

At least, that's what I see on the TV.

Well, it won't matter much

if the station closes.

Mum, hi.

Merry Christmas!

Hang on, let me put you on speaker.

Mum, guess who's here right now.

- Anna? - Merry Christmas, Miriam!

Merry Christmas!

Wish I was there.

Oh, well then, join us.

Yeah, Mum, why don't you come back early?

We can leave some branches open on the tree for you to decorate.

Thanks, but we can't.

Work. You know.

So, is it finalised?

Yes. Do you wanna go over

the scholarship details while we decorate the tree?

Yes, please.

Great.

Why is WHNR here?

Come on, guys. We need a soundcheck.

Tape! Dolly trucks.

I'm losing patience. Need a board here.

Hair and makeup, please.

Okay, where's the clapper?

Can we move this tree?

'Cause they don't have a single original idea.

Hmm.

We're live in 30, guys.

And action.

Exercise is great.

For health and mental wellbeing. Especially around the--

Test, test, test. Levels.

Levels. Levels.

Check, hey, hey.

Looks like a party moved in.

As I was saying...

...exercise is great--

- Puddles, pity, pizza, party. - I've got sound.

Ca-caw!

- Ah, that's rude.

No, Adam. Adam, don't!

- Well, I don't work

for the news.

Huh. Uh, yes.

So.... ahem.

This is Don McBreen from whnr.

What, are you kidding me?

Somebody fix this.

You wrap the resistance band

around yourself, like so.

And then... - Ahem.

They're taking a little break.

Where were we? - Lunges.

- Lunges. - As I was saying,

you wrap the resistance band

around yourself, like so.

And let's burn off

that holiday fudge, people!

Whoa! - Whoa!

- Did you...? - I'm sorry.

No, hey, I'm alive. I'm good.

You good? You're good? You're good.

- Yes. - We're good!

The unexpected heavy snowfall will continue

for at least the rest of the afternoon.

The high pressure was supposed to send this south.

- Maybe the radar lied? - No.

No, no, no, this is me messing up.

I've been too distracted thinking about views.

Oh, so what do we do about the challenge?

- We can't exactly

encourage people to go outside and get frostbite.

This weather was made for an at-home spa day.

So, we challenge you

to try our exquisite recommendations.

- Challenge? - It was a figure of speech.

They even have a sponsor.

Look, they're copying my idea

like some kind of cheap knockoff.

Well, it doesn't look that cheap.

- Hey, Gus. - Thought this was moving south?

- Radar lied.

Got the numbers.

Viewership has barely increased.

Okay, we just need a bit more time.

You're almost halfway.

How are the donations, Adam?

Those are great, actually, thank you.

Uh, you know, we just need to be a little bit

more visible to the public.

We could go door-to-door if we have to.

We are the station with heart.

Yeah, heart doesn't keep the lights on.

Now that WHNR is copying us,

we have to give people an exclusive reason to tune in.

Something they can't copy, like a spa day challenge.

I'm pulling the plug on this

unless you can turn it around in the next few days.

Maybe I can cut enough staff to convince ownership.

I don't know.

I got nothing left.

Sorry.

Talk soon. - Wait, Gus--

So, what do you do when you're stuck inside?

Oh, I go full hygge.

Cozy Christmas comfort.

Okay, so maybe we do that.

Yeah, but how is that any different

from what WHNR is doing? Or even meaningful?

Guys, I made a new drill.

- Yourself? - Can I show you?

- Uh... - Sure!

Yeah, yeah.

You are so much faster!

Don't.

Wow, he's really owning his practice.

Yeah.

It's not just about ambition,

it's about how you achieve it.

Great job!

Nicely done, Kev!

- I made another one. - Ah, I would love to watch it

but we gotta get back to work. - Why?

'Cause our challenges need to get better.

Why don't you just have fun?

Like Christmas?

Having fun is what Gwen taught me.

Just have fun like it's Christmas.

I mean, I don't have any better ideas.

But hey, what do you think we should do

for the exercise challenge? - Snowball fight.

Can't go outside.

But we could do a sock snowball fight.

Yes!

We used to do those

when you were little.

A hygge snowball fight!

Hygge!

Kevin the Barometer!

You and Adam looked pretty cute in that video today.

- Hmm. - Oh, come on, it's obvious.

It doesn't matter.

- Sometimes it's the only thing

that does matter. - No, because at this rate,

I am probably gonna end up being a weather forecaster in Siberia.

And I'm pretty sure

that someone like Adam, who has a child,

won't want to move to Siberia.

I think you're jumping the gun.

Is it real?

I don't know.

Well, then, let their hearts decide.

Hmm? - No.

I am not going to lead on a single parent.

Plus, I owe it to my station to see this thing through.

I sold them on my idea and their families,

their jobs depend on me.

- If you wait too long,

opportunity vanishes.

Come on.

Oh, Principal Liam! Please, come in.

The scholarship's official. Congrats!

Oh, well, thank you.

You did not have to come all this way.

Oh, I was just passing through.

Oh, hi. Uh...

lovely to see you, Anna.

Oh, good evening, Principal Liam.

- Call me Liam. - Oh!

Wait, why don't you join us?

- Oh, no, thank you. - We have Belgian ale,

we have cocoa. - I don't want to impose.

- No, no, no. - I have an early day tomorrow.

Kids, you know.

Oh, um, made these.

- Thank you. - Hope you like them.

- And I hope to see you soon. - Me too.

- Oh! Oh! - Oh!

- Yes! - M-Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas!

- "Hope to see you soon"? - Shh!

He'll hear you. - Well, like you said,

time and tide await for no woman.

Also, he made science cookies.

Oh, he's such a good man.

Wow.

Wow back.

Thanks for letting me borrow

your brewmaster belt. - Hmm.

Solves the old pocket problem.

What are you keeping in there?

Chapstick, brush, staple gun.

Solid choice.

Uh, so what's next?

- Got it? - Yeah.

Okay. Woo!

Perfect.

Okay.

When I was younger, I'd always help a neighbour

put up decorations. Um, usually it was someone

who was older or didn't have the time.

Like, they had multiple jobs or other circumstances.

So, we challenge you

to help someone with a holiday task

while looking Christmas fabulous.

Be sure to take a photo and tag WYSH so we can share.

And then help a child by donating toys.

Oh, and...

watch out for needle showers.

One hiding under there.

- Ooh. - Hey.

Every house should have mistletoe,

inside and out.

Because you never know when you might share a holiday kiss

with that special someone at a Christmas party.

You always have to be prepared.

In...

in case sparks fly.

Christmas is miracles.

It's having all that you love around you.

And... And realising it.

It's...

holiday joy as miracles.

It's, uh, it's hope on the calendar.

So, be sure to tag us

and join us

so that we can share in that joy too.

Like one big family.

Hello, Adam.

- Anna. - I heard so much about you.

- Oh, really? - Hmm.

So, tell me something.

Can you work anywhere there's a brewery?

Um, yeah. Uh, yeah, I guess I can.

Even in Siberia?

If, if there's a brewery in Siberia, yeah.

Okay, think we're ready to get started.

- We're live. - Great.

For the Christmas Your Way challenge,

we encourage you to create a dish or dessert

from your own family traditions.

Don't forget to share and tag WYSH.

And we wanna share something with you, our viewer family.

Growing up, I experienced a lot of Christmas traditions

because we moved around a lot.

But none of them quite felt

like my own except for my nanny

Anna's traditions.

Come on! - Oh, okay.

Hello.

Anna always made it feel like Christmas,

even when working over the holidays

created a challenge for my family.

Lucky us,

Anna is going to show us how to make...

- Makowiec. - Makowiec.

A Polish Wigilia, Christmas Eve dessert.

My family's tradition.

Hmm.

Ready?

Ahem, Makowiec!

Oh.

He's punching his like a caveman.

Uh, um...

yeast is a living, delicate thing.

- Okay. - You have to be firm

but gentle.

- Okay. - Can you handle that?

Uh, yeah. Um, I can handle that, yeah.

- Show me. - Okay.

- Adam. - Yeah?

You've got something.

Like, there's a little bit of a...

- Where, what? - Right, hang on.

- Where? - No, right...

- You're so... - Told ya.

Just have to stand there and smile.

Uh-huh. I'm getting you back.

- Are you? - I'll get you back.

- Getting me back? Oh. - Mm-hmm.

- Hey. - Hey.

I thought you were coming later. - Listen, I...

No, you go.

I'm looking for something more.

It just doesn't feel like

it was meant to be between us.

And I don't know why I don't feel more.

We have fun together and I love Kevin, but...

I've been feeling this way for a while now.

Look, you are... you're amazing.

You're gorgeous. And I just, I was hoping

that with some time, it...

I don't wanna settle.

Me neither.

Say goodbye to Kevin for me?

Yeah, of course.

Okay.

You trying to copy my homework?

- Uh, no.

- You okay? - Uh, yeah.

Yeah, I'm fine. I just, um...

got a lot on my mind. - Ah.

Yeah.

Well, why don't we share what good we've done with Santa

and then we will share our letters with our viewers?

- I've done a lot of good. - Ah.

Look, writing letters isn't just for kids.

It's a good way to reflect on the year that passed

and think about what ambitions you have for the year ahead.

It's like a mindfulness journal and a vision board

all wrapped up into one letter to the North Pole.

- What's a vision board?

It's like a wish list for the future.

I know what I want next year.

Uh, what do you want, Adam?

- Um...

happiness all around. - Ah, ambitious.

Yeah. What about you?

A Christmas happiness forevermore.

- Okay.

But what about... you?

A real Christmas miracle.

Me too.

Gwen, you're great.

Oh.

Why am I great?

Because you...

you really like Christmas.

For real. You don't pretend.

I try.

Keep on being Christmas.

Huh?

Don't worry about the views.

Just follow whatever feels right.

Is something wrong?

You are never this positive.

Negative.

Nothing's wrong.

Now you are officially scaring me.

Don't freak out

but WYSH's viewership has just edged out WHNR.

- What?

Yes, they're copying us and they're failing.

Okay, well, what are you doing? What's this?

Oh, everybody's commenting

on how WNHR's Christmas joy feels fake.

And I'm enjoying the schadenfreude.

I did not know that came with a dance.

We're what people wanna wake up to in the morning.

You are. I'm not.

You crazy blizzard of a person.

- You just might save

the station.

Wow.

Sorry, you are just joking and laughing and dancing,

and it's a little weird.

And also wonderful.

Ownership's gonna be at the delivery this evening.

Don't mess it up.

Hmm.

Gwen Marley, WYSH.

Hi, Laura from Channel 3 Chicago.

- Hello. - So, the reason I'm calling is

we've been following your challenges

after they started trending and well,

frankly, we love them.

Oh.

Wow. Thank you.

We're looking for someone with genuine appeal

and we're hoping you might be that person.

I'd like to shortlist you, if you're interested.

Wow. Uh...

uh, yes. Yes, of course.

Wonderful.

We'll just need a reel of your regular segment

and we'll have you come in and audition here

as soon as possible.

My assistant will reach out with details.

Thank you.

Okay, WYSH viewers,

stay tuned for more adventures from the great indoors.

Ah, perfect.

Oh. I forgot to tell you.

I got shortlisted for a job in Chicago.

Channel 3.

Uh, that's um... that's amazing.

Congratulations. - Thanks.

Yeah, I still have to audition and everything

but I'll make sure that I schedule that

around the challenges. - No, I mean,

it's your dream job. I hope you get it.

Does this mean you have to move away?

Uh, look, Gwen needs to do what's best for her career

and in Chicago, there's so many more people

who can see her on TV.

Would we?

I could definitely send you clips.

See?

We could move back to Chicago.

Um, you know what?

Why don't we talk about that one later, okay?

Are you gonna watch my hockey tryouts?

Gwen has her own life, Kev,

and she is really, really busy.

But it can be, you know, just the two of us again.

Why can't we move back to Chicago?

- Hmm. - Um, I, it's, um...

not yet. - Why?

Because there's just too much.

There's room for more people there, Dad.

Um... no. Hey. No, Kev. Kev.

- Oh. - Kev, come on.

I am so sorry.

Just give me a minute.

Of course.

Okay.

What is the problem?

I spoke with her assistant and it sounds like

all of the on-air talent has built-ins.

- Uh... - Endorsement deals.

Oh. So, you're going to just pass?

No. No, no, no, I'm not, I just...

it breaks the trust with my audience.

Like, they are like family to me.

Hey, I'm your family.

And you never compromised taking care of me.

- Okay. - I am with these people

every morning, in their homes.

Don't they deserve some sincerity?

But you would be finally reaching the audiences

that you've always dreamed of.

And no more thinking, "Oh, is my station

going to stay afloat another year?"

Come on, this is ridiculous.

You will do your career a disservice.

And what would your parents think?

I am so proud of you.

Look at this! Donations through the roof.

Well, it's thanks to you.

- So?

Are you gonna do this again next year in Chicago?

Ah, no. No, I mean, like,

not without you or the station,

we're gonna have a tough time matching this, so...

WYSH will help.

And who says I'm leaving? - Oh, come on, you're going.

I'll still help.

No, you're gonna be down there, you're gonna be...

you're gonna be sharing your challenges,

traditions with a whole new viewer family.

That's your dream, right?

What about doing this again next year?

In Chicago. Isn't that your dream?

Uh, no, I um...

Look, I wanna spend some time with Kevin,

just the two of us, here.

You know, I mean, I'm not gonna have

that opportunity when he's older.

Plus they offered me a full-time position here.

- Wow. - Yeah.

I would have to do endorsement deals at Channel 3.

Uh, like push products?

Yeah.

But what happened to being honest with your audience?

It's a huge opportunity.

But no, that's what Kev loves about you, is you being you.

You're... that's what makes you special.

Well, who I am on camera is just a part of me.

Right? I have ambitions.

I really wanna make a difference.

You're better than that.

Huh.

What about you?

- What about me? - Kevin hates it here.

No, he-- look, he just, he misses his friends.

I think it's more than that.

I just don't see why you can't go back to Chicago.

You have no idea what we went through.

You're right.

I don't.

But you said it yourself

that Christmas is about being

around everything you love and realising it.

So, if you don't have everything,

it's not Christmas, and that's not living for you or for Kevin.

I uh... I know what's best for my son.

Thank you. So, why don't you just go?

Chase your limelight.

And I'll take care of my priorities here.

I think it's best if we just

finish this and move on. - I agree.

Yeah.

Think you'll be more than happy with us.

Uh...

the mandatory built-ins. - Mm-hmm.

Standard for all our on-air talent.

I can't.

I'm sorry, it's not non-negotiable.

It's part of our bottom line and it's what pays for all this.

The journalism, sets, your salary.

I mean, people know what it is, recommendations, that's all.

You told me your dream was to reach a bigger audience.

This is it, Gwen.

WYSH is about values.

And it's probably closing.

It's not a secret.

Affiliates are being cut across the country.

It's the times.

This is survival.

But what if...

what if doing a really good job meant something?

Connecting genuinely with audiences.

Couldn't that pad the bottom line?

Listen, we love you

but if this is a no, then we'll just move on

to the next person on our list.

Yeah.

What are those?

Oh, fan mail.

Letters to Santa from our kid viewers.

Hmm.

A wise person once told me that I don't pretend.

I can't change who I am.

And as much as I want this job,

I think I would be doing a disservice to your viewers.

Like, how can I

influence audiences if I can't be honest?

This destroys that trust. - Hmm.

I would just be a smile with nothing behind it.

Gwen, I hear you,

but this is ridiculous.

This isn't a big deal.

I would really love to make this work

but I have some conditions.

I would want to finish my Christmas challenges

with WYSH, and I won't do endorsement deals.

And if that's a deal breaker, then so be it.

You're gonna walk away

because you won't simply mention

a product recommendation.

Not everything can be bought.

This would solidify your career.

You could get a job anywhere if you just compromised a little.

You'd be crazy to walk away.

I hope that you will consider my terms.

Thank you for your time.

And merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Okay, that is the one, yes.

Ooh. You know,

Chicago is only a couple of hours away.

I could take the train.

Look, I very likely did not get this job.

And if by some miracle I did,

I will be the one taking the train to you.

- I am so happy for you.

Don't jinx it.

- No. - Anna.

Did I just sabotage my entire career

by making some silly, foolish--

They saw something different.

And it's worth way more than any endorsement deal.

Maybe Adam will move back to Chicago for you.

- I think he has to follow

his own forecast. - Oh, honey.

Christmas reveals what's true to the heart.

What really matters.

And that's the greatest gift of all.

For me, that's staying true to who I am.

And a young boy reminded me of that.

Me.

And I thank him for that wonderful Christmas gift.

I promise I won't ever change.

Um, hey, everyone,

if I can just have your attention

for a quick second. I know you're busy.

What I wanted to say is merry Christmas.

And you know, every one of those toys being loaded up right now

will be distributed on time,

and will be sitting under a tree in time for Christmas morning.

Aw. - And just wanted to say

thank you so much.

So, um,

in the spirit of fifth season...

...let's do this.

- Did you speak to Adam yet? - No, I've been busy.

- What's new?

What do you have to lose? Just go.

- Come on. - Excuse me.

Ugh!

Hello?

Gwen, hi. Laura.

So, we showed our morning's broadcast to a focus group

and you killed it.

So, we've agreed to your terms.

But we'll need you here to start prepping immediately.

Like, tomorrow immediately.

Our temp weather presenter is terrible.

- I will be there!

- Wonderful. - Thank you.

Congratulations.

You saved the station.

- Uh... - Our jobs.

- Gus, I-- - You know I wasn't a big fan

of your challenges

but you have proven me wrong.

I took a job at Channel 3 Chicago.

Oh.

Well, I always knew you were going places.

WYSH will always be home for you.

You know that, right?

Oh.

1,126 toys found homes

thanks to Adam Docker and all the volunteers

for the Miracle of Toys.

And uh, on a personal note,

I wanted to say thank you

for allowing me and WYSH

to be a part of this... Christmas miracle.

And I have some news.

I will be starting my new job

at Channel 3 Chicago tomorrow.

Hey, good for you!

I also have to thank Adam and Kevin.

Because they really showed me

what I'm missing in my life.

Um, what I want.

And they really helped prove to me

why these values are important.

And I hope that they'll follow their hearts, too.

So, thank you.

Good night.

And merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

- Gwen. - Thank you. I...

Kevin.

Look, thank you for everything.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Gwen.

Listen, I...

Uh...

I really hope that you expand to Chicago next year

like you planned.

So, good luck.

And take care.

You, uh, you...

Anna, why are there six place settings here?

Well, I've told you this.

It's Polish tradition to have one extra setting

to symbolise a place for a lonely wanderer

who might be in need of food. - Right.

Right. - Mm-hmm.

But that's still three settings too many.

Ha, is it?

Ooh!

Go.

Okay.

Oh, hi!

Come in!

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

Uh, please!

Thank you so much for coming.

- Anna?

I am a little confused.

Oh yeah, there's more. Just wait.

One more. Come on.

- Okay.

What?

Mum!

You came back early.

Your father lands in an hour.

When we saw your segment about how Anna's

holiday traditions felt like your own, well,

I'm sorry.

It's time we spend more time with you going forward.

Oh.

- Okay, come on.

Let's get ready. The soup is ready.

Come on. Come in!

Oh, hey.

- I have something to say. - Okay.

We both know you're not happy here.

What, how? What?

Kevin deserves better.

You deserve better, frankly.

I mean, I deserve better.

And you need to be in Chicago. So, go.

Merry Christmas.

Okay.

Go get 'em.

- Kevin? - Yeah?

- Pack your bags. - All right!

Gwen. Gwen.

- What are you doing here? - Hey, look, I know you're on

in like, 30 seconds so I'm gonna keep this quick.

But you, you are amazing.

You helped me find joy again.

You um...

you woke me up.

I'm done hiding from my life.

I'm moving back to Chicago.

I wanna be the dad

that Kevin deserves and I...

I wanna be with you.

Adam...

that's all I've wanted to hear.

You know, all I've ever wanted is to be true

to myself and my audience, and you understood that.

You and Kevin inspired me to be who I'm truly meant to be.

Are you back from commercial?

Yeah, it happened about 30 seconds ago.

Oh. Oh.

Oh. Um... - Ahem.

Well, I... I told you I could do better.

Well, it's nothing

but snowy skies ahead, folks.

Yeah!