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(joyful music)

(bell ringing)

(cellphone chimes)

- Huh.

Sis, this single is quite happy
not to mingle.

Take 2 Heart.

(■■)

(cellphone vibrating)

(cellphone chimes)

It's not until 9:30.

I'll be there with plenty of
time to spare.

(cellphone chimes)

(sighs)

I'll be there in five.

(■■)

(elevator chimes)

Can you pass these out? The
names are on the tags.

Ah. Hello, everyone.

Ah, merry almost Christmas.

I must've missed the 9:30

actually means 9:00 memo in the
chat group.

- Uh, Nora,

we felt this board meeting was
of particular importance

given the current state of the
company.

- Well, that is quite cryptic,
Christine.

I mean, our readership has
dipped a bit.

- Oh, not a dip, a major drop.

- Well, usually Christmas is our
biggest reader season

and our biggest advertising
season.

- Well, that may have been true
in the past,

uh, but it has been brought to
our attention

that Level Eleven has taken a
bite out of our audience.

We are missing out on a key
demographic

that our advertisers are very
interested in reaching,

people aged 18-39.

- Ha! Oh. Um...

- Max... - Nora...

- I know that you feel you have
a certain stature on the board

because of your recent move to
chairperson but--

- My father handed over

a multi-million dollar hedge
fund to me

and I nearly doubled its value
in less than a year.

It's that same hedge fund

that allowed you to build this
company.

People, the board, me.

I am thirsty for a Nora Winters
column.

Now look, we have run all of the
online data

and we have found a partner with
some stellar potential.

One that's gonna help bring
readers

into this new target
demographic.

Have you ever heard of "Take 2
Heart"?

Oh, Nora, get out from under
that rock.

It's a revolutionary new dating
app

that pushes people out of their
comfort zone

and into situations

they wouldn't normally find
themselves in,

to meet people the old-fashioned
way,

face to face.

- What does this have to do with
Prism?

- Oh well, you know,

Christmas is the most romantic
time of the year.

- Oh, it is. - What about
Valentine's Day?

- It's too cliché. Christmas is
magical.

It's cozy.

- Hmm.

- The program on Take 2 Heart's
app

will be used to prove that
Christmas is

the best time of year to fall in
love.

And the person who is gonna test
out this theory will be...

Drum roll, Christine. Nora
Winters!

- Excuse me?

- So, you are gonna follow Take
2 Heart's multi-step plan

on how to fall in love.

And while doing so, you're gonna
create a series of columns

to be posted on the Prism site,

with some exclusive content
along the way.

Romance and Christmas poll very
high

with this new demographic

and you poll very high with the
current demographic,

so it's a win-win for everyone.
- Hmm.

Except me.

(laughs awkwardly)

Oh!

I'm not doing a dating app

and I'm not writing a dating
column.

- You don't really have a
choice.

- It's my company.

- No, it's a public company,

of which my hedge fund owns the
majority of voting shares.

(clicks tongue)

Okay, look, this-this is a fun
and engaging idea,

however, if you really do wanna
go after this new demographic,

I'm sure that there are other
ways.

- Nora, your way is costing us.

- And if I don't do this?

- Hypothetically, the board
could vote you out

as CEO and put in someone else
who's willing

to do what it takes to ensure
the future of Prism.

- Are you serious, Max?

- Your way is not working, Nora.

- Let's put it to a vote.

All those in favor of me doing
this silly,

likely momentary dating app.

- All opposed?

I'm gonna send over everything
you need to get started.

Take 2 Heart would like to start
publishing articles

by Wednesday.

- That's two days!

- Well, Christmas is only two
weeks away!

Time is of the essence. I, for
one, am looking forward

to seeing what you create. Come
on, Christine.

(sighs)

(chuckles)

(soft music)

The Take 2 Heart steps for
success.

(joyful music)

- Okay, so you just stand like,
right like that. Good?

- You do realize I can't sing,
right?

- That's okay, that's okay.

Sandy will balance out the
altos.

You're just here to sort of
balance out visually.

- Okay, thanks. Ugh...

This Take 2 Heart thing is just
so much!

Adley, they want me to stage my
own meet cute.

That's insane!

- Well, how else are you
supposed to fall in love?

- I'm gonna write a great
article

and make everyone think I'm
falling in love.

I'm just gonna write it.
Nobody's gonna know.

- Or you could actually put
yourself out there again.

- No. - Just saying.

- What I need to do is I need to
find someone

to fake fall in love with.

- You seen a romantic comedy.
All you have to do

is spill your hot cocoa on
someone, and boom,

you got a meet cute. - Or a
second-degree burn.

- Ah, shoot. It's Clark.

He's just running things down at
the bakery.

Hi, honey! Yeah. Oh.

(sighs)

- Hey, Reader, so I know it's
been a while

but I think this is all insane

and what did I get myself into?

Ah! What am I doing?

(light music)

Okay, it's not real. None of
it's real.

Just do the meet cute.

Make the board happy and keep
your job

from a whiny little nepo baby.
Hmm.

Oh! Oh, I can't...oh...(sighs)

(hands clap slowly)

- Wow, I mean uh, that's... you
nailed that.

- Excuse me?

- That meet cute

that you just tried to stage for
yourself?

- I don't know what you're
talking about.

- Right, no, it's a, it's a
classic.

I've only ever seen it in
movies, though.

I've never actually seen it in
real life.

- Again, I don't know what
you're talking about.

- So you were just trying to
pour piping hot cocoa

on some poor, unsuspecting
stranger?

That's... that's almost worse! -
No! It was... for work.

(laughs) - Why is that funny?

- No, I just... Ah, that's good.

- Well, it's too bad I didn't
choose you.

- Hmm, yeah. Yeah. Huge, huge
bummer.

Look, whatever it is you were
trying to do meet someone there,

I hope it works out for ya.

- Okay, I wasn't. I wasn't
trying... I'm not...

Oh, whatever.

- Is everything okay? - Oh.

- What happened to you? (gasps)

Wait, did you?

- Yeah. Yeah, I did, and it was
a huge fail.

- Oh, by the way, (clears
throat)

Lola wanted to come straight to
you from college,

so would it be okay if you
brought her

to dinner tonight? - Oh! Of
course,

I can't wait to see her. - Okay,
great. Okay!

- Okay. - It's go time.

There you go, first page.

- Hmm, well you remember I'm
miming.

- Yes.

■ A merry Christmas ■

■ We wish you a merry Christmas
■

■ We wish you a merry Christmas
■

■ And a happy new year ■■

(Lola): Hey, Nora?

Hello? (Nora): Lola!

I didn't hear you come in! -
Hey!

(Nora laughs) Oh!

- Oh, oh! - Okay, wait, wait,
wait.

- I hope nothing in there was
breakable.

(screaming excitedly) I missed
you so much!

- I missed you too, aunt Nora.
Wait.

So this thing with Take 2 Heart
seems cool.

- What?

- You dating, using their
program...

- Wait, how do you know that?

- Oh, I mean, it's all over the
socials.

I was just looking at it. Right
here.

- Huh!

"Nora Winter trust Take 2 Heart

to fall in love before
Christmas."

Wow.

- There's something wrong?

- Uh... No, nothing.

Okay, we should go. - Yes.

- Your mom will not be thrilled
if we are late for dinner.

- No, especially giving your
track record

of family dinners recently. -
Okay, don't bring that up.

I'll help you carry these
presents.

- Okay. Thank you.

- Oh! You got it? - Yep!

(laughing softly)

(Clark): Wait, you're doing
what?

- It's called "How to Fall in
Love by Christmas".

- That sounds like so much fun.

And you've been so focused on
your work.

- You haven't dated anyone

for like, as long as I can
remember.

- I have been a tiny bit busy.

- This will be really good for
you.

Get you out of your shell, into
new experiences.

- Yeah, and if you really do
fall in love--

- Okay, it's just the name of
the series.

- But it wouldn't be the worst
thing.

I mean, just have a little fun,
sis. It's Christmas.

- I saw the invites to the
fundraiser

and they look great.

- Well, Lola designed it.

- Oh. How's the foundation
doing?

- Well, uh, the invites

for the charity event all went
out.

- What was that? - What?

- That look?

- There was no look.

- Okay, you always play with
your earring

when you're not telling the
truth.

- Just tell her, Mom. - Tell me
what?

(chuckles nervously)

Well, I don't know if you've
seen

the foundation's financial
report.

- I have been preoccupied.

- We've been a little
overextended this year

and uh, you know,

with the after school baking
classes.

- And the free seniors'
programs.

- And other charity donations,
we might be in the red.

- How much in the red?

- From what I've gathered,
redder than a poinsettia.

- But we always find a way to
bounce back.

And the bakery is humming along

and I'm not gonna let this stop
us

from making as much money as
possible

at the charity fundraiser. -
Which we will.

- Okay.

So, your mom tells me

that you have been taking a
patisserie class.

- Oh my gosh! Yes! Yes!

(soft music)

- Okay, so cool news. Did you
see the photos

from that recent billionaire's
space trip?

Amazing, right?

The guy who shot it just moved
to town,

like literally just got here,

and we hired him to photograph
this series.

- What? Why?

- Because his fans are a totally
different demo

than the readers of Prism and
the users of Take 2 Heart,

so it's kind of like this
perfect Venn diagram

of new potential readers. -
Okay,

do we really need a
photographer?

I mean, I think my writing
speaks for itself.

- No, not in this day and age of
short attention spans

and visual media. We need pics.

But like cool, edgy, shareable
pics,

that are likely to get stellar
impressions.

Plus, Take 2 Heart wants to make
sure

you're actually going for it

and really holding up your end
of the bargain.

Hey, uh Jack, can you come in
here, please?

This photographer's incredible.
You're gonna love him.

- Uh...

(light music)

- You.

- And you.

- You two know each other?

- Uh, no. No, we-- - We met.

Yesterday.

When she tried to stage her own
meet cute.

- Okay, no uh, we kinda met. We
didn't really meet, meet.

- We definitely met.

- What's my name?

(sighs) See, we didn't meet.

- What is your name?

- Nora. - Ah, cute.

- What a weird thing to say.
Especially to a CEO.

- This is kinda stellar, right?

You guys already have natural
chemistry.

- Oh, no, no, we don't. - No, I
try

to have chemistry with everyone
I meet, so.

- Right. Uh, okay, so, Jack,

you are going to capture Nora's
journey to love

by showing the magic of the
season.

People love love and people love
Christmas.

People love Nora Winters.

- I think that we should keep my
dates anonymous.

I mean, if we keep the guys
anonymous

then I think there's a higher
probability

that I will make a connection
with someone

who isn't dating me for the
wrong reason.

- Yes, that is why we pay you
the big bucks. I dig it.

Okay, so Jack you are going to
capture Nora's face,

in that stellar style of yours,

and keep the guys obscured and
anonymous.

All right!

I am very excited to see what
you two cook up.

- Hmm, I'm free now. You wanna
get started?

- Uh, yeah. Yes.

I just, I have to um...

Find my wallet.

Uh, so I will see you back here
soon.

- I got a signed Sammy Sosa
rookie card.

You wanna see it?

- Uh, sure.

- What do I do?

He saw me stage my own meet
cute.

- You're blowing this way out of
proportion.

- Adley, he slow clapped.

- All right, it's not ideal.

Oh shoot, I gotta run.

Baking for the fundraiser is in
full swing.

I love you. I'll talk to you
later, okay?

- Oh. Ugh. Oh!

- You find it?

- My wallet. Uh...

No, it's probably in my purse.

We uh, have a lot of work to do.
We should probably get started.

- Sure.

(jazzy music)

- So, the way I see it, I will
meet someone,

we will go on a few festive
dates,

get in the holiday spirit, and
then we can end

with this fundraiser that my
family does every year

that benefits my mother's bakery
and her charitable foundation.

The fundraiser could serve as
the climax to our column.

Wrapping up our magical love
story with a bow,

and call it a day.

- I think that sounds perfect.

Unrealistic, but perfect.

- Perfect's what I'm going for.

- Okay. We'll come back to that.

Um, my vision for this series is
high art.

Raw, alter-realism.

- We need it to feel romantic.

We want the reader to really
believe

that I am actually falling in
love.

- Do you plan on not actually
falling in love?

- No one has to know. We just
need them to feel

like I'm falling in love.

- It feels a bit deceptive.

- Think of it like writing
beautiful fiction.

And now, the way I see the style
is say,

frame it like a classic romance
movie.

Give the people something
aspirational.

- Hmm. We need real, not fake
aspiration.

- Well, it's not fake.

- But you just said you don't
actually plan

to fall in love, which, for the
record,

I don't support. (sighs)

- So, I say we go in the
opposite direction.

We go for drama, high impact.

You put yourself out there, you
get hurt. Real. Raw.

- You actually think I could
fall in love?

- I think you have a better
chance at doing so

if you come at it with an open
mind.

I mean, what are you afraid of?
- I'm not afraid of anything.

Except sharks. Uh, and storm
drains.

- Right. So...

We follow the "Back to Square
One" plan

from Take 2 Heart and we should
be set.

- What is that?

- It's for people who wanna put
themselves out there

but haven't dated in a while.

- What makes you think I haven't
dated in a while?

Oh.

(chuckles)

- Anyway, I-I have an idea.
Should we get started?

- We are on a tight deadline but
I uh, am sure that I...

Yes, I have back-to-back
meetings today

so, how about tomorrow morning?

- Great. - Great.

- Fine. - Fine.

(sighs)

(joyful music)

(cellphone chimes)

- Hey, Sara.

This is huge for both you and
the agency.

- Yeah. Yeah, we'll see.

Not sure how real this is gonna
be.

on the proposed exhibition at
the Smithton White Gallery?

with this announcement, I do
have some news.

Prism's rival, Level Eleven,

- Why?

- Because they're super
competitive with each other.

And Level Eleven is looking to
bring on someone full time.

Ever since they saw the post
about you

working with Nora Winters,

they have been chomping at the
bit.

You crush this and you could
have

more offers than you know what
to do with.

- Then maybe Smithton White will
give us a second look.

I will follow up with them soon.

(soft music)

- "Dear Reader,

Christmas is the most wonderful
time of the year.

But what if it was also

the most wonderful time of the
year

to fall in love?"

Blech.

Stay tuned to see

if the holiday meet cute

is true

or a work of fiction.

(sighs)

(soft music)

(Nora sighs)

Well, just --

(elevator chimes)

You're late. - Oh, time is just
a construct.

- And infuriating. - One of my
better qualities.

- Right. - Look, I'm sorry.

My nephew is staying with me for
the holidays.

He lost his shoes.

(scoffs) - Anyway, you're right.

I should've let you know I was
running,

literally, running behind.

- Hmm.

- Name's Kyle. He's my
half-sister's son.

He loses everything.

Do you wanna know where his shoe
was?

On the ceiling fan. How does a
5th grader

get his shoe on a ceiling fan in
the first place?

- Okay, I believe you. Kind of.

Let's go. - After you.

(light music)

- This is the surprise? I love
this place.

- You've been here before?

Well, then it doesn't fit the
brief.

- Oh, I think it's perfect. -
Huh.

Let the mingling begin.

(jazzy music)

- And you have how many cats?

(camera shutter snaps)

- Uh no, I-I don't think I could
see myself

living in a bunker full time.
Hmm.

(camera shutter snaps)

And that's um...

whose hair?

(■■)

This isn't working. - I don't
disagree with you.

How many times have you been

at this Christmas market over
the years?

- Quite a few. - Exactly.

The Take 2 Heart step says

to meet someone outside your
comfort zone.

This is, well, it seems to be
well within your comfort zone.

- You think that's the reason

that I'm not meeting anybody
here.

- I think you're not following
the instructions on the app.

Look, I know you said you're
gonna write fiction

but isn't fiction better if it's
based in reality

just a little bit?

- What would you suggest?

(soft rhythmic music)

- Ha, I didn't know they had
skating in here.

This is the same place that my
family

holds their Christmas fundraiser
every year.

- Okay. We need a new place. -
Oh, no.

No, I can confidently say

that skating is outside of my
comfort zone.

- Perfect. And the light's great
in here.

Well, go rent some skates and
get out there.

You only have a few days left to
fall in love, right?

- Uh-huh.

(■■)

- Are you gonna be okay?

- Yeah. Yeah, just uh, ha, need
to get my sea legs.

- Huh.

(rhythmic music)

(Nora): I got this. Ha. - You
sure?

- Just get your shot.

(■■)

Huh, you've got great technique.

(camera shutter snaps)

(indistinct chatter)

(sighs)

(■■)

Hey, those are some serious
skates.

- I totally agree.

- Are they custom? - Yes.

- Oh, neat. Where'd you get 'em?

- Uh-huh.

I'll meet you guys later.

(sighs)

Oh! - Oh!

- Oh, I'm... I'm so sorry. - No,
it's fine. Are you okay?

- I am. - Great.

(light music)

Ooh! Sorry. - Ooh! I got you.

(camera shutter snaps)

(Nora): Oh, we're doing good.

Thanks for skating with me.

(Steve): It's not bad. (camera
shutter snaps)

(laughs)

- That was surprisingly fun.

I'd love to do it again
sometime.

- Well, I'm actually seeing
someone.

So, have a merry Christmas.

(Jack): Well, that could've gone
better.

- Yeah, right? Ouch.

- Yeah, he was never into you. -
Why did he skate with me then?

- 'Cause he was just trying to
be nice.

You were kinda desperate.

- I am not desperate.

I'm not that desperate.

- But the photos look great.

I'm gonna grab something from
the snack bar.

You want anything? - No.

I'm just gonna return these
skates.

I'll meet you back here.

(light music)

- Is this seat taken?

- Oh, no not taken in the
slightest.

- Have you been here before?

- Uh, first time. You? - First
time.

- Yeah, not as brave as I was as
a kid.

- Right? - Yeah. Fear of
falling.

- None at all. - Oh, no.

(both laugh)

- Leo.

- Oh, uh, Nora. Nice to meet
you.

- This might sound a little
crazy,

but it's the holidays, right?

Would you like to get a drink
sometime?

- That doesn't sound crazy at
all.

Um, I would love that.

My number's on the back.

Um, just text me and we'll set
something up.

- Cool. It was nice to meet you.

- Nice to meet you too, Leo.

Ah!

- Now, that's what I'm talking
about.

- Oh! What? - Is that him
already?

Ah, that's a good sign.

- Yeah, he asked me out for
tomorrow.

- Great! Still think you need
backup.

- What? Why? He just...

He just asked me out.

- You need insurance this series
will work, right?

So, humor me.

A former colleague of mine

is having a Christmas mixer
tonight.

Come by, have a drink.

Meet someone who could be your
backup

in case option one here isn't
actually the one.

- Okay, well, I don't believe in
the one.

- Says the woman famous for
writing a dating column.

Huh.

I'll pick you up at 8:00.

(gentle music)

- Dear Reader,

I am surprised to report

that the holiday meet cute might
have worked.

I met someone out of my comfort
zone.

We'll call him Mr. L.

Will he be the romantic
connection

that this writer is seeking this
holiday season,

or will he be

the proverbial lump of coal in
my stocking?

(chuckles)

(Olivia):

- It's going fine. I mean,
you've signed the kid up

for enough holiday activities to
fill his whole winter break.

- Well, that's the idea to keep
him entertained

and you sane.

I know how hard it can be moving
to a new city.

- And how are things at the
hospital, Superwoman?

- Chaotic and short-staffed.

- Well, they're lucky to have
you.

- Oh, I'm sorry. They're paging
me.

I gotta run. But um...

I'm gonna text you my Christmas
plans

and I'll let you know if I can
make it, okay?

- Sounds good. - I love ya, bye.

(joyful music)

(sighs)

(Adley chuckles) - What?

- Did you forget how to roll out
dough?

- It's been a while since
rolling dough

is part of my day-to-day
activities.

- Uh-huh, I can tell.

So, I went online and I saw
Jack,

and he is cute!

And single.

- And mildly infuriating and
full of himself.

- But I saw the post. You said
you met someone.

- Yeah, in theory.

As long as the board and Take 2
Heart

believe I'm really falling in
love,

who cares if I fluff it up a
little bit.

They want a good story, I'm
gonna give 'em a good story.

(cellphone vibrating) Ugh.

Hey, Max, what can I do for you?

- Take 2 Heart just sent notes
on your article.

That roller rink bit, that was
cute, on brand,

and they loved that fail with
the first guy.

But they do have some tweaks.

- Oh, do they?

I know that you and I don't
always see eye to eye,

but I am on your team here.

and for the crossover of users
to happen,

I need to know what you're
feeling.

Not just what's happening.

Give me the old Nora Winters.

Okay? I gotta bounce.

- Oh.

- I agree with him.

I think you really gotta open up
if this is gonna work.

- How many of these snowmen
cookie

do we have to make?

- For the fundraiser, about 100.

- Hmm.

- What, are you getting soft on
me?

- I admit, I am a bit out of
practice.

(rhythmic music)

(Jack): Hey, guys! - Hi!

- Hey!

(scoffs) - Uh.

- Oh!

- Hey, how you doing?

(phone buzzes)

(cellphone chimes)

(clicks tongue)

(exhales)

Hey, uh, I just need to do a
quick lap.

- Uh, sure, yeah. Yeah.
Whatever.

Do you whatever you need to do.
- Are you sure?

I just don't wanna bail on you
since you don't know anyone.

- You're not bailing. Not at
all.

- Why are you acting weird? -
I'm not acting weird.

Not, not me, no. Not weird.

- Okay.

Meet back here in 20?

- 10-4, good buddy.

(chuckles) - Yeah, that was
weird.

(light music)

- Oh! Oh, I'm so sorry.

Um, I-I didn't know anybody was
in here.

- I'm Geoffrey.

(soft music)

- Nora.

(chuckles)

- And I never played another
game

of mini golf again in my life.

(both laugh)

It just flew right out of his
hands.

It was incredible.

(laughing)

(gentle music)

(chuckling)

(cellphone chimes) Excuse me.

Uh, I am so sorry.

I'm gonna have to go. - Okay.

- But I would love to take you
out sometime.

You know, if you'd like.

- I would love that.

Have you ever been to Gregson's
Christmas Market?

- No. But it sounds magical.

- Oh, it is.

(chuckles)

(camera shutter snaps)

(Nora laughs)

(jazzy music) (indistinct
chatter)

- It is so nice to meet you. -
Oh, you too.

(chuckles)

(sighs happily)

Jack.

Jack!

- Oh, excuse me.

So, it looks like you found

a very photogenic insurance
policy, I see.

(Nora): Oh, aren't you sneaky.

That's fantastic. We can
definitely use that.

Which leads me to, I should go
home.

- I'll walk you. - I am all the
way across town.

- Ah, I love the subway.

- Okay.

(soft music)

(Jack): So, this fundraiser
thing.

- Oh, well, my parents started
it, um,

to raise money to give back to
the community.

Uh, they offered all these free
programs,

baking lessons for kids, senior
events.

And so now, my sister,

she still does the thing once a
year,

and the funds that they raise,
well,

it pretty much covers the whole
thing.

I used to be really involved but
as Prism grew,

I just couldn't juggle it all.

- Sounds important. Look, I have
some ideas

for dates that I wanna run by
you

and I think they're fully Take 2
Heart approved.

How about bowling?

(laughs)

- No.

I do not think bowling is on
brand for Prism.

How about... volunteering at a
soup kitchen?

- Ugh, terrible idea.

But I do fully support the
cause.

- Hmm. - What about Christmas
karaoke?

- Absolutely not.

(sighs)

We are gonna have to settle this
like adults.

- All right.

(laughs)

- That's your version

of settling something like an
adult?

- Yeah. Isn't it yours? - On
three?

- On three.

- One, two, three.

A-ha! (chuckles)

Christmas market it is. It's
festive,

it has amazing lighting, so
you'll like that.

Plus, we already know our way
around the place.

It'll be the perfect date.

This is me.

(soft music)

Thank you for getting me home.

- Happy to.

- Meet me tomorrow morning at
the bakery?

- Sounds like a plan.

(■■)

- Who is that?

- That's a woman I'm working
with.

- She's pretty.

I like...

That one.

- Yeah, me too, little man.

- Can I call Mom before bed?

- Oof, she's probably still at
work

but we can give her a try.

- Adults are always at work.

- How about this?

I have to visit a Christmas tree
farm tomorrow.

What do you say you play hooky
and come with me?

We could even start the day with
all you can eat

pancakes at the diner.

All right.

(soft music)

(lips smacking) - Dear reader,

this writer can confirm for you
that, yes,

people are way more willing to
be open to you

if you put yourself out of your
comfort zone.

But is it the holiday season
or...

is it just that I am finally

putting myself out there for the
first time

in a very long time?

Hmm.

(cellphone pings)

(cellphone chimes)

(sighs)

(bell on door jingles)

- So, I have a plan. - Okay.

- I might have told everyone

that you were working with the
space photographer guy

and that he's gonna be at the
fundraiser.

And that Prism is gonna do a
write-up on the bakery.

And that if people come to the
Christmas charity event

that they could maybe get a
chance

to be featured in your column.

- Well, that is not a bad plan,

I just wish you'd asked me
before you told the whole town.

(Jack): Okay, yes, thank you.

And if anything changes, please
just let us know.

- Hey. Hi! You must be Kyle.

I'm Nora. Nice to meet you.

- Hi. And you must be Jack, the
famed Jack.

- Uncle Jack and I went for
pancakes this morning

before the apartment went under
water.

- What?

- It was a small leak turned
into a literal flood.

Yeah, we don't know when we can
get back in.

And I am currently on the hunt
for a hotel room for us,

but as it's close to Christmas--

- You can stay with us. - Adley.

- What? I mean, we're just up
the road

and we've got plenty of room at
the metaphorical inn.

- Do you have a Christmas tree?
- A big one.

- I'm sure they have other
offers.

- Well, actually, we don't.

- Uncle Jack, can we? Please?

- From what I've read online,

you're relatively new to the
city, so...

- Are you a stalker now?

- I am new to the city

and my family's all out west,
so...

- No one should be without their
family

during the holidays.

I insist. Okay?

Plus, I could use some help
baking cookies for Santa.

It was very nice to meet you,
Kyle and Jack.

Nora will give you my address
and I'll see you soon.

- Well, your sister is very
generous.

- That she is.

We should go.

(light music)

(Jack): Well, that looks like
fun.

You wanna join them?

All right.

So, where's your guy, Option A?

- His name is Leo and he is no
longer an option.

- So, I was right. You did need
insurance.

Wait, does that mean no one is
coming?

- Geoffrey was gonna come

and he asked for a raincheck
too.

- Can we at least look at the
trees, please?

- I do still need content.

- But your date's not here.

- I don't have to actually go on
a date to write about a date.

Fiction, remember?

What do you say we try to find
the tallest Christmas tree?

(Nora chuckles)

(light music)

- Flash cards? Oh, you did not!
- They help me stay organized.

- For a date? - For the column.

(sighs mockingly)

- How is a woman like you
single?

I mean, you are incredibly
successful,

conventionally attractive. - Oh,
thanks.

- I meant that as a compliment.
- Okay.

Um, well, actually, I was
married.

Briefly. Long time ago.

To a fantastic guy.

But it was right when Prism was
getting some traction

and I wanted to grow that,

and he wanted to move to a farm,

and have a big family, and live
off the land and yeah,

we really loved each other, but
we just weren't a good fit.

So, after that,

Prism started to take off and...

And what about you? Have you
ever been married?

- Uh, no. No.

Engaged, twice. - Hmm.

- Yeah, both times, I literally
put everything ahead of her

and it cost me everything.

It's part of the reason for the
career change.

- I mean, life's too short.

I uh, I want to experience as
much love and joy as I can

while I'm here.

Do you miss writing?

- Uh, sometimes, I guess.

But I don't miss bearing my soul
on the internet,

only to be trolled for it.

- Says the woman writing a
dating column.

- No, that was not my choice.

I just... I need the readers to
believe

that I am falling in love,

and then, the board won't vote
me out of CEO.

- Whew, no pressure. - Ha, no,
none at all.

- Isn't it perfect? We need it.

- Kyle, why did you pick this
tree?

- 'Cause it's tiny and funny
looking.

And I was worried everybody
would want

the big, fluffier trees.

And I didn't want this one to be
lonely.

So, I think we should take it
home.

Do you think you sister would
like this Christmas tree?

- Kyle, I think she would love
it.

- Yes!

(laughs)

How long is he staying with you?

- Uh, until the new year. My
half-sister, Olivia,

she's a single mother ER doctor
back in Boston,

and uh, well, she needed a
little help this season,

so I offered to take Kyle for a
few weeks.

- Oh, that's nice of you.

- Well, it's the least I can do.
She's the one saving lives.

- Well, if she comes to town,

she is more than welcome to the
fundraiser.

- I'll extend the invite. Thank
you.

- Uncle Jack,

can we get hot cocoa after this?

- I would never turn down hot
cocoa.

- Yes.

(joyful music)

- All right, I just finished my
last gift

for the Michaelson family.

Anyone need help?

- I just started on the Smiths'
gifts.

- Well, give me one.

- So, do you guys do this every
year?

Sponsor this many families?

- Well, Nora actually started
the tradition.

- Oh, we started it together.

- So, Jack, why don't you tell
us about yourself?

We know you're a photographer
and your photos are wonderful.

- Thank you.

Uh, it was actually quite a
career change.

- Well, what did you do before?
- Corporate finance.

- Hmm. - Yeah, I uh,

worked for the same company for
three decades.

But my grandfather, Franklin
Peterson,

he was a photographer.

- He did wildlife photography,
right?

- Taught me everything I know.

- But you went to corporate
finance anyway?

- I took a safer route.

But one day, it was like I woke
up

and I realized that my life was
flying by

and I hadn't done all the things

that I really wanted to do.

I was too afraid to do.

So, I quit.

I packed my bags, I bought a new
camera,

and I travelled around the world
taking photographs

of all those places I'd seen in
screensavers.

- Hey, that's pretty
adventurous.

- You wouldn't recognize me in
my finance days.

- You like this version better?

- Most of the time. - Hmm.

- More so now.

- And the column is going well?

- It's uh...

- Off to... - A start.

(both laugh)

It's a solid start. - Okay.

- Um, I mean, I met a guy, and
it's...

(cellphone pings) It's going
well.

(chuckles)

(cellphone chimes)

(cellphone chimes)

- Oh, Nora, don't forget to stop
by the train museum

to drop off the deposit for our
space.

We have to get it in by 4:00
p.m.

or we lose the location. - Okay.

- Thank you.

(chuckling) (Lola): Night, Aunt
Nora.

(soft music)

- So, what's the plan? 'Cause
your guys keep bailing.

- My guys don't keep bailing,
they keep rain-checking,

which based on my column, nobody
would know.

So, well, kind of.

- What have you got to lose?

I mean, if you really put
yourself out there?

- Nothing other than being
mocked, ridiculed,

never taken seriously again.

- Well, I'm here to help. If you
need me.

I mean, I know how much this
series means to you,

so if I can help then I want to.

- You're gonna help me lie to my
readers?

- I read that piece you wrote on
Kyle and the tree.

That wasn't a lie.

And you encouraged us, dear
readers...

(chuckles)

...to do a small act of kindness
this holiday season.

So, consider this mine.

It is the most wonderful time of
the year after all.

- Well, that is very kind.

Thank you.

And have a good night at my
sister's house,

which will never not be weird.

(soft music)

(soft music)

(Nora): Dear Reader, Christmas
is a few days away

and there is a new candidate,
Mr. G.,

who after a bumpy start,

I am finally going to get to
spend

some one-on-one time with.

Now, I'm not saying that this
writer

is no longer a skeptic, because
I can assure you,

I still am, but...

(sighs)

Be honest. Okay.

Christmas can be a challenging
time.

For me, it is.

(sighs)

This experiment has offered me
more bites of the apple,

if you will,

than I have had in a long time.

Well, will that lead to love?

That is yet to be determined.

(soft music)

- Okay, everybody, listen up,
all right?

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen,

to the annual Winters Family
snowman building contest!

Unfortunately, Clark got stuck
at the bakery,

so Kyle, you and Lola

are gonna be against Jack and
Aunt Nora,

and I am gonna be the ref.

Whoever builds the best snowman,

with full facial features, wins.

- And for the record, I never
lose.

- Ooh! I like that attitude.

- Okay, on your mark, get set,
go!

(all giggling)

(Adley): Perfect. (Kyle): All
right.

(grunts)

- Hmm, pretty good, pretty good.
- Let go. Right here.

- Perfect. On the top? (Kyle):
Uh, yeah.

- I think we have buttons in
here somewhere.

- Looking good, guys.

(overlapping excited chatter)

- Uh...

(Kyle): Okay, okay, look.
(Lola): Don't touch it.

(laughing)

- Nice try. - Nice try.

Gotta stable it, too.

(Kyle): Yeah. - Aunt Nora's a
thief!

(Kyle): Uh-oh, oh, where's the
other--

Oh, there it is.

- Ah! (Adley): You lost your
hat!

- No! - Okay, I think I'm set,
okay.

- And...

Time's up.

- Yeah!

- Hmm.

The winner is...

...Kyle and Lola. - Yes! Yes!

- Good job!

- You two are the winners, you
get to open

the Christmas presents first on
Christmas morning!

- Yeah!

- You just picked it 'cause it's
a baker.

- No, no. - You know what?

You guys only won because we let
them.

- Yeah, okay.

(all laughing)

- Can we call it even?

(Nora): I got her this time. -
You totally got me!

- I'm going low. You go high. -
Okay, I'm going high.

(all cheering indistinctly)

(Nora): Right in the chest. Oh!

- Really well. See for yourself.

- High five! - Oh, she's done!
She's done!

- Oh, that looks fun.

Listen, I don't think I'm gonna
be making it down tonight.

- Come on, we still have a few
days left until Christmas.

- Yes, and I'm gonna try to make
it work

but we're gonna need a Christmas
miracle.

We're really short staffed.

- Well, don't worry.

Kyle's in good, very festive
hands.

- Switch. - Oh that's it.

- Can we call it even?

- You look happy.

- You know what? I am.

And I think I wanna make this a
family tradition.

- What, sleeping over

at your co-worker's sister's
house?

- Uh, no.

Us spending family time
together.

I feel like we're seriously
lagging

in the family traditions
department.

- Yeah, I would like that.
(cellphone pings)

Oh, listen, I gotta go. Love ya.
Bye!

- Come on, Sis.

Oh, nice one.

- Winning snowman! - Cheese!

Hey, Kyle, uh, do you wanna come
with me to the bakery?

We're meeting my dad to finish
up some baking

for our booth at the fundraiser.

(cellphone chimes)

- Uncle Jack, can we go too?

- Uh...

- Oh, um, I've got something
else I've gotta do.

- Nora, don't forget to drop off
the deposit at the train museum.

Larry is gonna meet you there at
4:00.

- Okay, I'll see you later. -
Come on, kiddo.

- Bye.

- She cares, Mom. - I know.

I just wish she'd be a bit more
present, is all.

You know, holidays are about
spending time with family.

Not trying to cram in as much as
work as possible.

- I know.

(soft music)

- Okay, Max, what is going on?

- You might wanna sit down for
this.

- Oh.

- I know this whole

how to fall in love by Christmas
thing

is kinda your worst nightmare. -
Uh-huh.

- But I think it's kinda great.

You and Jack, you're creating
something that's unique,

compelling, and kinda beautiful.

(light music)

- Why do you look like you're
gonna pass out?

- Because I don't think it's
enough.

It's the board, Nora.

CEO evaluation.

They're putting measures in
place to vote you out.

I guess the Take 2 Heart deal is
a bit shaky

after the low engagement.

- Why are you telling me this?

- Because I don't agree with the
direction

they wanna take Prism in.

- Yeah, of course. So, what do
you think?

- These are just phenomenal.

Some of your best work yet,
Jack.

- Well, I'm glad the
photography's authentic

because not everything is.

- What do you mean?

- This whole falling in love
thing.

I don't know how real it is.

- Well, with work like this,
there is no doubt

Prism is gonna be offering you
that photography contract.

Get you that home base.

- When I said that, I meant a
gallery,

not another website.

- Another website pays quite a
lot of money.

- I don't wanna give up on the
gallery.

- I'm gonna keep working on it.

In the meantime,

you keep killing it like this
and you are going to have

with Level Eleven right now.
Talk soon.

Hi. Yeah, this is Sara Miller.

Look, I have some information

I would just love to share with
you

about Jack's assignment with
Nora Winters over at Prism.

Apparently, there is some
fabrication going on.

- Hmm. So, what do we do?

- We find a way to prove to the
board

that their motion shouldn't go
forward.

- Haven't they already made up
their minds?

- They still need a majority
vote.

Christine, she's on the fence.

Nora, we can fix this.

And the way we're gonna do it is
through your column.

(sighs)

(soft music)

(sighs)

(cellphone pings)

- Hmm.

I need some advice.

Can you meet me at the Christmas
market?

Hot cocoa's on me.

(soft music)

So, Take 2 Heart

isn't thrilled with the content
and the Prism board

is actively talking about
replacing me.

- Okay.

Have you ever done a SWOT
analysis before?

- Uh, strength, weaknesses,

opportunities, threats.

Um, yeah, I've done one for my
business

but I've never done it for
myself.

- Okay. Strengths as a CEO.

- Uh...

I...

am hardworking, trustworthy,
independent.

I founded a company and grew it
to what it is today.

- And your weaknesses?

- Uh...

I can be...

...narrow-minded,

to a fault.

(sighs)

You know,

we spend our whole lives

trying to be something,

trying to do something,

trying to achieve something.

And I mean, in the end...

...this is all that matters.
This...

This old-fashioned human
connection.

- Which, I would say, is your
opportunity.

- And my threat?

Hmm.

If I don't do this,

everything I built, my lifestyle
brand,

by women, for women, to empower
women,

is just gone.

You know?

I wouldn't even mind bringing in
the younger readers,

I just don't wanna lose the
connection

we have with the ones that are
already there.

- Well, I think we're looking at
another opportunity here.

I know it's scary to put
yourself out there

but think of all the women who
could relate

to your journey of opening up
your heart again.

Partnership with Take 2 Heart,
or not.

- Uh.

So, I dug a little deeper on
your work.

- Oh yeah? - Hmm.

- What'd you think? - Hmm.

You have a very unique eye.

- Was that a compliment?

- It was more of a statement.

(laughs) - Was that a laugh?

- Um, more of a positive
emotional reaction.

(both laugh)

Oh.

- Look, I... I know this isn't
easy

but you're embracing the
challenge.

And I think if you lean into the
Christmas spirit

just a little bit more, you
might find

exactly what you're looking for.

(soft music)

Hmm. Whoa, that's, that was...

- Oh. (laughs)

Oh, no. - Yeah.

- No way. - Nope.

- That's like, I mean,

I didn't wanna kiss you and
yeah,

I mean, you don't wanna kiss me.

- No, it -- - No, right. Gross.

- Gross.

(both chuckle)

What do you say, do you wanna,

do you wanna get outta here and
grab a bite to eat?

- Oh, I, I'd love to

but I am having dinner with
Geoffrey in an hour.

- A real date, huh?

Well, do you think I should
photograph it?

Get some actual photos with the
actual guy

for this new non-fiction
version?

- Actually, I think I should fly
solo on this one.

- You won't even know I'm there.

And this is kinda the reason for
the series, after all.

(sighs)

- Okay. Okay, fine.

We're gonna be at Zini's at
8:00.

And um...

I-I won't see you there.

(laughs)

(sighs)

Oh, man.

(clears throat) Hey...

Thank you again for your help.

- Happy to.

- Hmm. All right. See ya soon.

- See ya.

(chuckles)

(soft music)

(sending a text)

(cellphone pings)

(sending a text)

(joyful music)

(Nora sighs)

(sighs)

(sighs)

- Dear Reader,

I wanna tell you a story about a
person in my life.

We will call him Space.

Now, Space has really stepped it
up for me

this holiday season

but he really helped me see

that the people that I always
thought

were so much happier than I was
during the holidays

were just letting themselves be
happy.

They were leaning in to the
magic of the season.

Which, dear reader,

is something I am going to try
to do.

For real, this time.

(sighs)

Hmm.

Ahh.

(joyful music)

(Nora): Are you kidding me?

- I would never kid about
something as serious

as radio show contests.

- It's just so wild. You won
multiple prizes on air.

- Well, what can I say, I'm a
lucky guy.

- Oh. - In more ways than one.

- Aw.

It was fun tonight. (Geoffrey):
Yeah, I agree.

(camera shutter snaps) (Nora
chuckles)

- Listen, my sister is having

this dinner thing at her house
tomorrow

and I know we just started
seeing each other but I was --

- I would love to go. - You
would?

- Yes, I would.

(camera shutter snaps)

(soft music)

- Okay, so according to Adley's
list,

we need to make custom ornaments

for all of the silent auction
winners,

and she gave me a rough sketch
of what they should look like.

- Do you guys always do this
level of detail?

- We try to.

Actually, the last few years,

Adley really has had to shoulder
most of it.

But she has done a fantastic job

keeping my mother's vision
alive.

(cellphone vibrates) Oh.

Shoot. Sorry. - No, no, go
ahead.

- Hello?

- Okay, so, good news and bad
news.

I feel like you and Jack

are really starting to find your
groove.

But Take 2 Heart wants to avoid
any potential

girl falls in love with a guy
right under her nose angle.

It's a little too convenient.

I'd stick with Mr. G., if I were
you.

Lean into that. - Yeah, okay.

Um, I'm... I don't have feelings
for Jack.

I mean, I mean, Space.

- Sorry, I can't really talk
right now.

Chat soon. Bye.

- But...

Sorry about that.

- Should I uh, stick to
photography?

(laughs)

You might wanna not quit your
day job.

- Okay. I mean, it's -- - It's
cute.

- It's like a tr-- - Oh, now
it's a,

I see it's a tree. - There you
go,

there's the tree. - Yeah,
there's the tree.

(joyful music)

- We'll take care of it. We'll
take care of it.

- I got the fancy ornaments.

(sighs) - You forgot.

- What? I... I forgot?

(gasps) Oh, the form!

Oh, Adley, I'm sorry. You know
what?

I'll go talk to him. I've got my
checkbook.

- No, no, no, I handled it.

- Oh. Okay, then we're good?

- No. No, we're not good, Nora.

(sighs) Look,

I know that Prism is important
to you,

but you and I, we made a promise
to Mom

to run this foundation together.

And sometimes it feels like I am
the only one

who takes that promise
seriously.

- Okay, Adley, you do this. You
do this every time.

It's every time this idea that I
abandoned the family,

or whatever, because didn't take
over the bakery.

- That's kinda exactly what you
did.

- You know what? You're right.

I did follow my passions and my
dreams,

and they didn't involve making
cookies.

But I am always there for you.

- Actions speak louder than
words, Nora,

and your actions speak loud and
clear.

(sighs)

- Everything okay? - Uh, no.
Apparently not.

- She's just stressed. - Yeah,
okay.

You should take those.

I should go. - No, hey, no.

I think quite the opposite.

I think you're very wanted here.

Come on.

(soft music)

- And I told him, "No, there's
no way

we're gonna take that deal. My
client deserves better."

Excuse me, pass the potatoes,
please.

- You know, that reminds me of
the time--

- And they did, they came up on
their offer,

which of course, I always do.

You know, I say the client comes
first.

That's my motto.

And then, of course, there was
another time,

ooh, hold on here for a second,
they got away,

and then, there was another
time,

a client comes in from out of
town...

...and you know, he says,

"Hey, I need you to do
something, right?"

He comes in completely
unannounced.

And you know. He says,

"I need you to take care of
XYZ."

And I can't tell you what XYZ
is, of course,

'cause that's completely
confidential, but he says,

"Need it to be done, ASAP." So,
and-and I did it.

You know, what can I say? I'm
good at what I do.

You know what I mean? Client
comes first.

(Nora): I'm glad you liked the
potatoes.

- Oh, everything was wonderful.

The roast was a little dry,

but a trick my mother used to
use,

she'd put just a little bit of
water in the base of the tin.

Keeps everything nice and moist.

- Oh, well, I'll make sure I
pass along the tip.

(chuckles)

Ooh.

(chuckles awkwardly)

- So, I will see you tomorrow.

I'm excited for the fundraiser.

- Oh, I'll see you there. -
Okay.

(door opening)

(sighs)

- Don't say anything.

- It's late.

You should probably just stay
here for the night.

Your room's already made up.

- You know what?

I should uh, I should put Kyle
to bed.

- I don't know, I think I
should--

- I just miss you.

I know that you have so much
going on.

It's honestly so impressive.

- Well, look at you.

You have this beautiful family,

and this business that people
love.

And every year, you throw this
event

that actually makes a difference

in people's lives.

I mean, you're the one that's
impressive.

And I'm sorry I don't tell you
that enough.

And I miss you, too.

I love you.

(sniffs)

(sniffs)

- Don't cry. (laughs)

I guess you should just uh, stay
the night, then?

- Can I borrow some pajamas? -
Yeah, I got lots.

So, Geoffrey...

He seems nice.

- Yeah, he is, I think.

I mean, we have a lot in common.

- Jack... he's a lovely guy.

- He's just a friend.

- I always thought that was a
funny saying.

- What do you mean?

- I think a soulmate

is just a friend

you happen to have deeper
chemistry with.

You know, the kind of friend
your soul just knows.

- That is so cheesy.

- I know, I know, but I'm just
saying, you know,

there's a lot of people out
there that you'll have

a deeper chemistry with in your
lifetime.

But not everyone will make you
feel like home.

- Hmm.

(soft music)

(sighs)

(cellphone chimes)

- Sara? -

Level Eleven is sending over a
job offer.

and they absolutely love it.

- Is that legal?

I mean, my work for Prism is
owned by Prism, right?

- It's not like they're
publishing it,

they're just using it to
evaluate you.

Anyhow, there should be an offer
coming soon.

Keep an eye on your email.

Gotta go. Bye.

(both sigh)

(sighs)

(groans)

(soft music)

(Nora): Ooh! What are you doing
up?

- What are you doing up?

- I asked you first. (giggles)

Oh, I was having trouble
sleeping.

Thought I'd get a midnight
snack.

- Hmm. Chestnut?

- Don't mind if I do.

(breathes deeply)

- I wanted to edit some of the
new photos.

This is one of my favorites.

- Hmm.

- I love how alive you look in
these.

- You always shoot in black and
white?

- It was my grandpa's style.

Said it got rid of anything
superfluous.

- I like that.

- And this gallery placement
that I'm trying to land,

it was the first gallery to
feature his work

all those years ago.

Yeah, he loved that place.

- Hmm. I think it's really brave
that you went for it.

- I just got tired of feeling
like I wasn't doing

everything I could to live the
life I loved.

- Hmm.

Life you love. Hmm.

I'm gonna take another chestnut.

(chuckles)

I'll see you in the morning?

- Night, Nora. - Night.

(soft music)

(■■)

So, Adley and Clark finished all
the baking last night.

And they are at the museum
setting up

and they want us to finish
stuffing these gift boxes.

- You got it, boss.

- We wanna put one Christmas
tree

and one gingerbread in each box.

- Okay. - Here's a glove.

- Thanks.

(cellphone pings) - Oh!

I've been waiting for this.

Oh.

- What's up? - It's from Max.

The board has scheduled a call
for later today.

- That's not such a bad thing,
is it?

- No, but the fit of that
glove's a bad thing.

Um, why don't you take the boxes
and I will touch the cookies.

- Deal. So, are you, are you
really worried?

- I feel like this whole thing
is manufactured.

Love can't be rushed.

I mean, if you plant a seed,

you don't get a plant the next
day.

It has to grow. It takes time.

- Nora Winters, are you a
romantic?

- No. No, of course not.

I just...

I don't know why I thought I
could get away

with faking the whole thing.

No wonder the board's not happy.

I never used to write like this.
- And why is that?

- Well, I used to be a different
person.

You know, when I started
writing,

I didn't think about what was
gonna be

in the comments section, I just
wrote what I felt

and pushed publish,

and never gave it a second
thought.

We need more boxes.

- Well, that's what made you so
successful.

- Yeah. But at some point,

as the site grew and grew and
grew,

then you know what?

The scrutiny on me grew and grew
and grew.

- I think you're admitting that
you're afraid of something.

Before I took this assignment,

I went back and I read all your
old writing.

And you're right, you're not the
same.

You're better.

You, you're more thoughtful.

You come at things from a
stronger point of view.

And look, I understand your
concerns

but I don't think you actually
have anything to be afraid of.

- I just don't wanna be a fraud.

- So, don't be.

If they want honest,

give them honest.

Look, tell the board and your
readers

that Mr. Haircut,

or whatever anonymous name you
gave Geoffrey,

is handsome and charming,

but you just don't feel it with
him.

I mean, who cares if you don't
actually

fall in love before Christmas?

- Well, that is the title of the
series.

It would literally ruin it.

- Not if you're real.

What are you really feeling,
Nora Winters?

(soft music)

- Because if, I mean, if you
write about that,

I think you'll get your stellar
content.

(chuckles)

Which I need.

- Cheers. (both laugh)

(soft music)

(cellphone chimes)

- Hey.

(Sara):

just offered you the full-time
position!

They want you

at their holiday company party
tonight

so they can introduce you to the
team.

- But I'm in the middle of the
assignment for Prism.

- Yeah, but you're finished that
tomorrow

so you can just sneak out a few
hours early.

- Well, who'd finish shooting
Nora's series?

- Jack, did you hear the words
that I'm saying?

Level Eleven.

Full-time position.

Big deal.

- Okay, well, where are we at
with the gallery?

- Jack, you are being offered
more money

than any client I've ever had in
my entire career.

Why are you still thinking so
small?

- You knew a gallery exhibition
was always the goal.

- And it will be.

While you're crushing it at
Level.

What time can I tell them you'll
be there?

(soft music)

- No, I'm not going.

- Jack, don't be silly.

you took a chance on me all
those years ago,

and I'll be forever grateful but
I think...

I think it's time for me to
focus on other things.

- Like what?

- A gallery exhibition. Time
with loved ones.

Look, I just, I need a change.

Thank you for everything but I'm
not bailing on Nora.

She need me.

This series means too much to
her.

I'm not going.

- Wow.

- Whew.

(sighs happily)

(soft music)

- Look at you. That looks
stunning.

- Thank you!

I actually just learned this new
makeup tip.

You put the white in your water
line

and then just like, a dash of
glitter in your corner,

and it makes your eyes pop.

And then, you use this primer to
smooth out your pores,

which you literally don't have,
but I do.

- I didn't realize

that you knew so much about
makeup.

- Hmm, trial and error.

- Listen, I know that you still
have

another semester at school

but would you have any interest
in writing for the site?

I mean, maybe doing a monthly
roundup

of makeup products, tips you've
learned,

that kinda thing? - Are you
serious?

I'd love to. Writing for Prism

has been my goal since I was
like, eight.

- Why didn't you ever say
anything?

- I... I mean...

I guess I didn't think I had
anything to say.

I mean, you're such a legend. -
Oh.

- And I know you took a break
from writing,

but this thing that you're doing

with Take 2 Heart, it's so cool.

And plus, you and Jack are like,
the ultimate creative duo.

- Oh. (chuckles)

Well, he is... Talented.

- Hmm, and he definitely has a
crush on you.

- Okay. - Mm-hmm.

(chuckling)

- So, tell me

whatever other magic makeup
tricks you have.

- Oh! Okay.

(joyful music)

(Adley): Oh no! - Whoa, whoa! I
got it!

- Oh no! Oh, gosh.

- Okay. - Oh, sorry.

I thought I was tall enough to
reach the top.

- Oh, well, allow me. - Thank
you.

- There you go.

- Look,

I know that Nora didn't
intentionally invite you

to our little fundraiser

but we are all so glad that you
and Kyle are here.

- Are you kidding? I'm honored
to be here.

And you have a really special
family.

And Nora, well, she's -- - She's
pretty great.

(soft music)

Look, I don't mean to overstep,

but in my experience,

telling someone how you feel,

it's always a good idea.

- Hmm.

(■■)

- Oh, hey. Looks good.

(sighs) (cellphone pings)

(soft music)

What?!

- Everything is set up. - Wow!

Great set-up! (Clark): Nice
work, Jack.

(Jack): Hi, guys.

- Yeah, looks good.

(Lola): Okay, Winters family,
let's get this party started!

- Yeah! - Bye, see ya.

- So exciting!

(orchestral music)

(camera shutter snaps) - Magic.
And you know what?

Here's a donation slip in case
you wanna contribute

to the bakery's free programs
that give--

Hey.

Uh, sorry, give back to the
community.

In addition, I'll be giving away
a free photography class

to all donors, thank you.

Hi, guys.

Yeah, if you can just... a
little closer.

There we go.

- Hi. Thank you for coming.

- Oh, my pleasure. - Good to see
you.

- Yeah, you too. Oh.

- Oh... yeah.

We're getting there, but you
know...

It could be better. - Mm-hmm.

- Uh, well, let me show you...
Oh, you remember.

(Geoffrey): Yeah, hi.

(Adley): Nice to see you.
(Nora): Let me show you

the rest of the-- (Geoffrey):
Certainly.

(surrounding chatter)

- Hey, Katy, it's Jack Paxton.

Yeah, it's been a while.

Hey, listen, is your company
still looking to make

some donations before the end of
the fiscal year?

Well, I think I might have the
perfect charity for you.

Yeah.

That's so generous, thank you.

- I am telling you, it is wild,
man.

Yeah. Well, that Nora Winters

is actually writing about me.

Well, yeah, because I'm Mr. G.

Well, yeah, of course, she's
nice,

she's great, but you know,

but her name next to mine, this
is huge.

Hey, tell you what,

see if you can get me an
interview with The Post

and I can do one of those kinda
you know,

tell-all kinda things.

Oh yeah.

Yeah, 'cause this'll be great
for my business.

And you know what? They will eat
this stuff up.

- Looks good, right? - Oh!

(cellphone pings) - Yeah, couple
more down here.

- Max, hi. -

to call you on Christmas Eve but
I wanted you

to hear it from me.

- Oh, is this about Jack and
Level Eleven?

- Yeah, no, I heard,

but this is about you and the
column.

I'm so sorry.

I just heard from the board.

thrilled with some recent
developments.

I just sent you an email.

- "Nora Winters'

How to Fall in Love by Christmas
series

was completely fake, an inside
source says."

Wow.

- Any idea who the source is?

- Well, Jack, right? Who else
could it be?

- I'm sorry, Nora. Merry
Christmas.

- Hey, I was looking for you. -
Oh, you were?

Were you gonna tell me?

What is this?

- I don't know but listen,
Geoffrey, he's using you.

- Geoffrey's using me.

Ha, you would say that because
you used me.

- That's not true.

- Oh, so you didn't basically
rat me out

with the work that we did for my
column

by selling it to a rival site
for more money?

- That was my agent.

- And you didn't know that she
was doing that?

So, you're just basically
motivated by money

and this was all a lie.

- Says the woman totally
comfortable

faking falling in love.

- Well, at least I'm trying to
change.

Unlike you.

- You know what? Forget it.

This was a waste of time. -
Yeah, it was a waste of time.

Why don't you just go have a
great,

fun Christmas party at your new
company.

(soft music)

- Everything all right?

- Uh, yeah.

(soft music)

- How're we doing?

- Um... might have to cut back a
little.

- The foundation,

that's not what Mom would've
wanted.

- Sometimes you just have to
face the facts

that things don't always go your
way.

- What's with you?

(sighs)

This whole silly thing,

this partnership with Take 2
Heart,

I just... I shouldn't have let
myself get pushed into it.

- But you started writing and...

And you have real feelings for
someone, yeah?

- Hey, there you are.

I have been looking for you
everywhere.

Did you wanna go do the photo
booth?

- Um... I...

Are you... Are you recording
right now?

- Well, uh...

Well, yeah. I mean, but can you
blame me?

Well, because you're Nora
Winters

and I just thought it would be a
good idea

if I had some proof.

- Proof?

- That I'm Mr. G.

- Why would you need proof?

- Because I am getting so much
more investors

interested in my company

by mentioning you in the
interviews.

- Interviews? - Yeah.

And I've got another one
tomorrow.

I just wanna make sure I can,
you know,

quote everything factually.

- Okay, wow. Um, uh...

I don't... I don't think this is
gonna work out.

- What about your column?

- Uh...

- Nora, hold on. Wait!

- Geoffrey, um, I think...

I think it's time we excuse
ourselves.

I'll just...

Just, just come this way, okay?
- Ah...

- It's okay.

- Hey, buddy.

I think it's time to pack up our
things and head out, okay?

Here.

(indistinct chatter)

- I was totally wrong about
everything.

I mean, Geoffrey was so obvious.

I should've known what was going
on there,

right away. - Sure, but Jack?

I mean, I've seen the way you
two look at each other.

- Adley, he used me as a
bargaining tool.

- No, he didn't.

No, Nora, last time I saw him,

he was doing everything he could
to fundraise.

He did it.

Apparently, he knew people

who wanted to donate to that
cause.

We're good.

- He left to go

to Level Eleven's Christmas
party tonight.

- No, he didn't.

He fired his agent,

he turned down the job at Level
Eleven.

I heard him. I heard him do it
with my own two ears.

(exhales)

- Listen.

He lights you up in a way I
haven't seen in years.

You two have something really
special.

And I would think twice about
letting it go.

(soft music)

(sighs)

(paper crinkling)

(gentle music)

(sighs)

- Hey, Max, um...

I'm gonna go live with one more
piece.

- Yes, hi, I'd like

to book a hotel room for a few
nights.

- Hey, where are you two headed?

Santa's coming here in a few
hours.

This is the address I told him
to go to.

- Mom! - Sorry,

I'm gonna have to call you back.

- It's a Christmas miracle. -
But how?

- I had a little help from Nora
and a little bit of luck.

The hospital was fully staffed.
They didn't need me tonight.

(cellphone pings) - Sorry, one
sec.

- Nora Winters, I think you just
saved your job.

- What are you waiting for? Go!

- Yeah? - Yeah, go.

- Okay.

(hopeful music)

(cellphone pings)

- Did you read my post?

- I'm very impressed.

- Impressed enough to forgive
me?

(soft music)

- It's bad luck not to kiss
under the mistletoe.

- It's gross.

(laughs)

So, Jack Paxton,

in your professional opinion,

do you think that you can fall
in love by Christmas?

- Absolutely.

Do you?

- Absolutely.

(■■)

Oh, look!

(chuckling) (Adley): You guys!

Look how beautiful. Aw.

You look very handsome together.

(soft music)

(joyful music)