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Wow. That's really good.

Oh, thank you.

If you wouldn't mind

you're kind of blocking my view.

Oh, sorry.

Wouldn't want to get
in the way of the

creative process.

No, I actually just came over
to let you know that I think we-

I'm going to stop
you right there.

Though I'm flattered. I'm
just not really in the market for anything romantic.

I'm sorry. What?

I'm involved with someone.

Wow. Good for you.

So am I.

No, I was just coming
over to let you know that we swapped luggage.

Peter Brooks.

Tiffany Williams?

This is really embarrassing.

It is a little bit
for you, though.

Just kidding.

I'm just gonna take that.

Okay, well, if you don't mind

I'm just going to bury my shame
in my sketchbook.

So you have a merry Christmas,
Peter Brooks

And a merry Christmas to you,
Tiffany Williams.

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!

Hi! There she is.

Oh, How was your bus ride?

Oh, long and boring.

But there's nowhere I'd
rather be than Ripple Creek at Christmas.

I know.

Oh, when did Santa get so good
looking?

Oh, I'm pretty sure
that's Tom Matthews.

Wow. Little Tom Matthews
all grown up.

I haven't seen him in years.

Speaking of people
we haven't seen in years.

Guess who's finally back in
Ripple Creek for Christmas?

No way! Brett's home?
Oh my gosh!

Yeah, and that's not all.
He wrote me a letter.

No way. So he's not mad at you
anymore?

Doesn't sound like it.
This is amazing.

It'll just be like old times,
I know. Oh, yay.

And I'm going to tell him
I'm in love with him.

I'm sorry. What?
You're going to what?

Well, after much contemplation,
I have come to the conclusion

that I made a massive
mistake and that Brett is...

Brett's actually my soulmate.

Why would you think that?

Camille, I have been
on hundreds of dates,

and nothing has ever come
close to the connection I had with Brett.

Well, of course
you have a connection.

You've known him
your whole life.

Well, you just need
to read the letter

because it's clear
that he's still in love with me.

Did he actually say that?

Well, no, but-

Tiffany, come on.
It's been five years.

I'm sure he's moved on.

Then why hasn't he come
back for Christmas?

It's the Peace Corps., Tiff.

He's helping people.

You know,
spirit of giving and all that.

No, he was hurt and scared.

But now if I'm interpreting
correctly and I'm pretty sure that I am.

Yeah?

He's finally ready to come back
and give us a second chance.

And so am I.

Great.

Oh! Yup, that's dad.

Trying to play Jingle Bells
on the car horn again.

All right my gingerbread Gals.

I don't know if you
heard, but Evelyn Stanton broke her leg skiing

and moms had to step in as chair
of the Snow Ball committee.

No kidding.

After all these years,
she finally gets her shot.

Oh, you should see her. Up 'till
all hours baking and planning.

She's stressed out of her mind.

Dreams really do come true.

Cool it with the sass.

- We need all hands on deck.
- Okay.

Tiffy!

Goose!

I can't believe you're here.

Me neither.

Wow. I missed you.
I have so much to tell you!

I have so much to tell you.

Oh, Tiffy, I'd like you to
meet Matilda, my girlfriend.

Hi. Brett has told me
so much about you.

- Girlfriend?
- Yeah.

Like a serious girlfriend?

Brett! Buddy, welcome home!

And Matilda was it?

- Yes.
- Yeah, pleasure.

- Nice to meet you.
- You too.

I'm freezing. Let's go inside.

Let's go. Just keep walking.

One foot in front of the other.

You're good.

Oh, my girls are
here! Wonderful.

Now it feels like Christmas.

Here, keep mixing, sweetie.
Put those biceps to good use.

Come here, my darlings.

Okay, well, now that
we're all here, we've got a lot of work to do.

I'm sure your father
filled you in on the whole Snow Ball situation.

Yeah, we heard. Congrats, Mom.

Yeah, it's very exciting.

All right, I'll take your stuff.

Okay, kids, here's the dealio.

The theme is an old fashioned
Christmas,

which means that all
the invitations have to be handwritten.

Now, lucky for you girls,

Matilda here has volunteered her
perfect penmanship.

I mean, just look at these
things. Aren't they stunning?

Looks like our little artist
has some competition.

Yeah, I'll say.

Oh, I could never come close.

Brett's told me how talented
you are, Tiffany.

I'd love to see
your work sometime.

Ah yes, I'm sure there'll
be plenty of time for that,

but right now, we need to
finish up these envelopes.

Okay?

Okay.

I'll be in the kitchen.

Did you guys see that
new Santa at the bus station?

He's really filling
out that suit.

Yes, that was Tom Matthews.

You're kidding.
Little Tom Matthews?

- I know.
- He's all grown up.

I remember Tom-

How did you two meet?

Well, we were both stationed
in Malawi at the same orphanage.

I remember as soon as I laid
eyes on her,

I was just struck
by how gorgeous she is.

But it doesn't take
long to realize that her true beauty lies within.

Wow, Brett, that's-

So, Brett, where
are your parents?

Let me guess.

They went on the slopes
since 7 a.m..

6 a.m., actually.

But no, it's
cross-country today.

Oh, shucks. And I thought
I knew them so well.

Just checking in.
How is progress?

Mom, we just started.

Oh, Matilda, you've
done it again.

Oh, Tiffany, pick
up the pace, huh?

Just watch how
Matilda's doing it.

There you go.

Lets go, Dad.

Oh, not bad.

Oh, nice. Nice. Good job.

Oh, me?

Got some work to do. Let's go.

Three! I like three.

Okay.

Mmm. This is the best cocoa
I've ever tasted.

I insist you make
a batch for the ball.

Sure. Whatever I can do
to help Mrs. W.

I would like to make a toast.

To a Christmas reunion
with the welcome addition of lovely Matilda.

We are so happy
to have you back, Brett, dear.

And that you found someone
who complements you so well.

We never thought he'd get over
old Tiffany here.

But, things always work out
the way they're supposed to.

To Matilda. To Matilda!

Ho, ho, ho!

Welcome to Muletide,
where we put the spirits in Christmas spirit.

That's cute.

Can I interest you in
a Chrismapolitan, a mistletoe Manhattan?

Do you have anything
less festive?

No.

Christmapolitan.

Rough night?

You have no idea.

I come home for Christmas,

finally ready to tell
the love of my life how I feel,

and then poof.

Matilda.

Uh oh.

Yeah and to top it all off,
she's perfect.

And my entire family
is obsessed with her.

Yikes.

So what are you going to do?

I don't know. But I can't
spend the next five days watching them canoodle

under the mistletoe.

I'm gonna have to break them up.

Sorry, is my emotional
crisis amusing you?

Peter Brooks.

Tiffany Williams.

As I live and breathe.

What are you doing here?

Same thing as you,
it would seem.

Wallowing in self-pity.

What about?

Oh, I came all the way up here
to win back my ex-girlfriend,

only to discover that she's
brought some new schmuck home for the holidays.

Well at least you're not
competing with a supermodel with a heart of gold.

At least you didn't leave
your business behind at the busiest time of the year

to chase a girl who's only
interested in being with your small town doppelganger.

At least you're not stuck in a
house with the two of them.

At least you're not stuck,
heartbroken and alone in some insane Christmas town

waiting for the next bus
to get out of here.

Can I get another Mistletoe
Manhattan, please.

Thank you.

Wow. Look at us.

We're pathetic.

Thanks. That helps.

So, what are we going to do
about it, Peter Brooks?

There is no we. I am going
to go back to the city

with my tail between my legs.

What? So you're just
going to give up?

What did she say when
you talked to her?

I didn't. I showed up
to surprise her, and

when I saw her there
with that guy, I just knew it was too late.

No, it's never too late.

What do you want me to do?

Convince her to break up
with him and take me back?

Exactly.

Doesn't that seem
a little cruel?

Hey, all's fair in love and war.

Okay?

I'll indulge.

How?

I don't know. I just-

I know I can't spend
another Christmas

looking around at all
these happy little couples in their cute

little matching sweaters,
making cute little snowmen

and cute little snowball fights.

It's turning me into
this jealous, bitter,

Jealousy.

That's it.

What's it?

You and me pretend to be a
couple and make them jealous.

Yeah, I don't think
Lorraine would-

Lorraine Stanton?

Yeah.

Lorraine Stanton is your ex.

This is going to
be a piece of cake.

The Stanton's are a pillar
of this community.

We're going to see
them everywhere.

I mean, think about it. You, me,
the snowmen, the sweaters.

I know Lorraine. She's going to
be back in your arms in no time.

So what do you think?

Two candy cane coladas please.

Nice.

Oh no, he'll be here any minute.

Peter, it's Tiffany.

Listen, I know you're probably
already on your way over,

but, I've been thinking
and maybe it's best if you don't come.

Empty handed.

Don't come empty handed
because it's rude.

But if you don't have anything,
that's okay too.

Alright, I'll see you soon.

You made it.

Yeah. Hi.

Look, I was going to
call. I'm not sure this is such a great idea.

What? No, no. This
is a foolproof plan.

Is it? Are you sure? Because
we barely even know each other.

What if-
What if everyone finds out?

I'm just not sure
it's worth the risk.

True love, Peter?

True love isn't worth the risk?

I thought I heard
people out here.

And who might this handsome
gentleman be?

Mom, this is Peter.

My...

Her boyfriend.
I'm her boyfriend.

It's so great to meet you. Hi.

Yeah my boyfriend!
I have a boyfriend! Surprise.

Oh Tiffany, why
didn't you tell us?

Well, this is a
pleasant surprise.

You don't know how long
we've been waiting for

one of our girls to
bring someone home.

Mom.

Come in!

- Alright.
- Okay.

- We're going in.
- Come on in.

Well, you must really
be something, Peter.

Tiffany is very selective
over who can join our little Christmas crew.

Can I take your coat?

Yeah. Thank you. Thank you.

Thank you.

He's so cute.

I can't believe you
kept him a secret.

You hear that? She
thinks I'm cute.

Must be the scruff.

Whatever it takes.

Hello. Who's this?

Brett, this is Peter.

Peter, my boyfriend.

Peter, this is my-
Brett, this is-

This is Brett.

Brett was it? Hi.

Nice to meet you.
Boyfriend, huh? That's great.

I know, right?

You're not the only
one with a plus one for Christmas this year.

Take it down a notch.

So, Peter, will you be staying
with us for the holidays?

Oh no, no. See, I
wouldn't want to impose.

Oh, nonsense. The
more the merrier.

Give us a chance
to know you better.

Besides, I'm up to my ears
in Snow Ball prep and I can use all the help I can get.

- Snowball?
- Yeah.

Our annual Christmas Eve Ball.
I told you about it, right?

Snow Ball. That Ball.
That's the Snow Ball.

I would love to help
in any way I can.

- Great. Here's a list.
- Wow.

Now it doesn't need to
get done all at once.

You settle in, but, you know,

the sooner the better.

Where's Camille?

Matilda convinced her
to go put in a volunteer shift at the soup kitchen.

There's a soup kitchen
in Ripple Creek?

If there's volunteer
work to be done, Matilda is going to find it.

She's great.

- She sounds great.
- Yeah.

- I'll show you around.
- Okay.

She'll be here. Don't worry.

How do you know?

She wouldn't miss it?
Tradition is big around here.

You know, I'm starting
to pick up on that.

How long have your family's
been coming here?

Ooh, good question. A
real couple would have spoken about this.

Not why I asked.

My whole life, really.

Brett's and my parents
met in Ripple Creek when they were kids. Hi.

This place meant so much
to them that they bought the cottage together,

and they've been
coming here ever since.

We've been coming for
every Christmas, too, so...

Thanks.

Peter?

Lorraine?

What are you doing here?

What do you mean, what am
I doing here? This is where I spend every Christmas.

What are you doing here?

What am I doing here?
I'm- I'm

I'm here with my Tiff-
With my girlfriend, Tiffany.

Sorry, what?

So hold the phone.
You two know each other?

I can't believe it.

Me neither.

Hi I'm Samuel,
Lorraine's boyfriend.

Hi.
Nice to meet you, Samuel.

Well, isn't this nice?
Just both of us...

Moving on.

Uh huh. And you with
someone who just so happens

to spend Christmas
in the same small town as I do.

Yeah.

Hey, sorry I'm late.

Did you know
Ripple Creek has a soup kitchen?

Who is this?

Camille you're so funny.

She's always teasing.
You know, Peter, my boyfriend?

Yeah.

Petey Pie. Your boyfriend.

Well, I mean, these trees aren't
going to decorate themselves.

Goodbye, Peter.

It's really nice to see
you, Lorraine. Maybe lets- Catch you later.

Catch you on the flip!

Catch you on the flip?

I don't know. Who am I?

Funny, I was about to ask
the same thing. Who are you?

What is going on?

Let's walk.

You won't even have to do
anything. Just go along with it.

And if asked, Peter and I
are madly in love.

This isn't going to work.

Why not?

Because it's a stupid plan.

Just letting you know timer
starts in T minus ten.

Also wanted to check in on
how things are going?

So far, so good.

So long as someone
agrees to play along.

Fine. But I don't like it.
Especially now because I've been left partner-less.

I'll be your partner.

You will?

Yeah. I was just volunteering
at the welcome table, but this looks like fun.

What do you say?

Yeah, okay.

I'm Brie.

Camille. Nice to meet you.

I think they look cute together.

But they're not together.

She's just going to
end up disappointed.

Is she? Or are you the one
who is disappointed that

your sister has abandoned you?

What, are you a therapist?

Close enough. I'm a bartender.

Okay, well, maybe you're right.

I just got used to
the way things were.

You know, Brett brought
Matilda, and now Tiffany's got this stranger.

It could just as easily
happen to you, right?

Haven't you ever brought a
guy home for Christmas?

No.

Hey, it's always tough when
someone new comes into the fold.

Especially if that
someone is a random guy

your sister's pretending to date
to make some other guy jealous.

Yeah, right.

Okay so I'm thinking maybe
some tinsel vertically to subvert expectations.

And...

Well, we need to go
with the bow topper.

Uh huh.

No, angel.

No bow.

Oh, I don't know.
What do you think?

Huh?

Angel or bow?

What's wrong with a star?

Everyone's going
to go with a star.

Sounds like a tried
and true formula.

Okay can you please pay
attention? Some of us actually take this seriously.

Yeah, I take my job seriously
so just give me a second, okay?

Thank you.

Oh, you know, Lorraine
and Samuel seem to be doing pretty well.

They're actually
pretty cute together.

Give me that.

What does she see in this
guy, anyway? He's such a dork.

Takes one to know one.

What's that supposed
to mean? I mean-

We're not that similar.

You're literally
wearing the same jacket.

Maybe she does have a type.

Woah!

Ah!

Oh, babe get the tree!

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

What hurts?

Shoulder.

Your shoulder?
Okay, can you sit up?

This is going to help
until we get you to the emergency room, okay?

Think you can stand?

I think so.

Okay, let's go.

Wow. Now that is the
kind of person you want around in a crisis.

That's Matilda.

Ooh, tough break.

I still can't believe we won.

Well, I guess decorating all
those orphanages together

really worked in our favor.
And the kids, of course.

You were incredible today.

The way you saved
that man's shoulder?

It was probably just
a minor fracture.

But still, you were amazing.

Okay, well, let's get you
settled in, shall we?

Oh, I can-
You don't have to-

Oh, wow. Strong and chivalrous.

What did I do to deserve you?

So I figure, you take my room
and I'll bunk with Camille.

Cozy.

Could you not snoop.

What?

Figured if we're going to
pretend to be dating,

we should probably know
something about each other.

If you have any questions,
you can just ask.

Wow these are really good.

What did I just
say? No snooping.

I was just saying you were a
really good artist. I'm sorry.

Thanks. Give me a hand here?

Sure.

So what's your favorite color?

Blue. Noted. Mine too.

We have so much in common.

Almost like the perfect couple.

What's your favorite cuisine?

Indian.

Mine too.

So, did you happen to
get a glimpse of Brett and Matilda's tree?

It's pretty good.

They might make a nice tree,
but Brett and I have history.

Yeah what happened
there exactly anyway?

Are we not making
the bed? I thought-

It all started
when we were born.

Going back that far are we?

Like I said, history.

As long as I can remember,
the highlight of my year was

being reunited with my best
friend, Brett, at Christmas.

I mean, we were
pen pals all year

but it was never the same
as when we were together.

It's always been
so easy with Brett.

We just get each other.

Anyway, as we got older,
things started to change.

Ah, hormones.

Ew, no, it was more than that.

We were falling in love.

Just, he was the only
one who realized it.

Right, yeah. Wait. What?

Our families were so close,
and our Christmases

were always so perfect
that I just- I didn't want anything to change.

So when he confessed his
love for me one Christmas Eve, I rejected him.

He was so heartbroken.

He joined the Peace Corps,
and I haven't seen him since.

Until now.

Wait, so you two
never even dated?

Did you miss my heart
breaking story about two star crossed lovers

trying to find their way back to
one another after years apart?

All I heard was a story
about two confused friends who lost touch over time.

Okay. It is so much more than
that. You clearly don't get it.

Well, at least
Lorraine and I dated.

Oh, yeah? How did that work out?

Ok that's- No, no, no, no, no.

See, that's not fair. Yes,
we have had our problems in the past, but things have

changed. Okay, I- I've changed.
I'm going to be different.

And Lorraine has told me
what she needs and I think

I'm finally ready
to give it to her.

And what's that?

Well, that's personal.

Oh come on.

I mean, if I'm going to help
you win her back

I should probably know
what I'm working with here.

Hey, we're in this
together, right?

If you must know

I have a bit of an issue

opening up.

You don't say?

Apparently, I dive into
my work to avoid things when really, I just-

I just love my job.

But, no she's-

She's right.

I need to start prioritizing
my relationships

and that's what I'm here to do.

Well I think that
sounds really mature.

You do?

Yeah.

Well, thanks.

Oh, you put up the tree?

Yeah. Isn't it perfect?

Yeah, Brett and I used to
do that every year.

Sorry, Tiffy, I just,
uh, it's Matilda's first Christmas with us,

so I figured I'd
show her the ropes.

Oh, yeah, no, that's-

Yeah, that's great.
That's totally fine.

Speaking of which...

Weren't you going to show me
where the decorations are?

Mhm.

Hey, you okay?

Yeah, yeah. I know it
seems silly, but it's just

the tree was our
thing, you know?

It feels like he's replaced me.

Not for long, right?

Yeah.

Yeah. Okay.

Do you think I should
go cheer her up?

Like as her boyfriend?

Trust me, when she's
in one of these moods

it's best you just
let her sketch it out.

Oh, and who might this
unfortunate young creature be?

That's Tiffany.

She went through a bit of
an awkward phase.

Do you remember when you
showed up to the Snow Ball in that homemade elf costume?

She had the ears and everything.

The theme was the North Pole.

I'm just teasing. It was good!

Oh, you know what, Brett?
I wouldn't go throwing stones just yet, buddy.

Is that headgear?

Hey, you can thank that headgear
for these perfect pearly whites.

Yeah, you should see the
photos of the peroxide incident of 2001.

Admittedly not my best look.

Camille, is that you?

It is. I've always been
the best looking one.

Puberty's tough, right?

Yeah.

That was, you.

It's perfect.

Yeah, yeah almost.

Shall we?

We don't have to do that.

Yeah we do.

It's tradition.

Come on, Tiffy.

Okay.

Touch that first, yep. There
we go. Get that out of the way.

All right, okay, eyes closed.

Okay. Okay.

Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Sorry.

There. Now it's perfect.

You alright there, sweetie?
You look a little flushed.

Yeah, because it's warm in here.
The fire's hot.

That's true.

Yeah.

Well, now that the
tree's officially done,

I think that means
it's time for-

Karaoke at Muletide!

Yes! I'll go get my coat.

I'll see if mom wants to come!

Let's go!

- Karaoke?
- Karaoke.

Everything okay in here?

Oh, yeah. Fine, dear.
Why do you ask?

Is something on fire?

No, no, it was,
but it's out now.

Oh, okay. Well, the tree's
up so we're going to head over to Muletide.

Oh, okay. Good. Yeah.
You kids have fun.

Unless you could use some help?

Oh, well, if you're
going into town,

you could hand-deliver
these invitations.

Couldn't we just mail them?

Oh yeah, but no, unfortunately,
it's an old fashioned

Christmas, and we have to
stick with the theme.

Okay.

Thanks.

Love you!

Love you.

If we split up I think we should
get this done really quickly.

Divide and conquer.

Just like when we were
delivering those vaccines

to the townspeople in Malawi.

Yeah, just like that.

Why don't we make
it interesting?

Split into teams.

Whoever finishes their stack
last buys the first round.

Make it first two rounds.

Deal.

This doesn't really seem fair.
Camille doesn't have a partner.

It's fine. I'll probably be
faster on my own. Bye.

I hope you brought your wallet.

Hope you brought your pen so
you can write down my drink.

Okay. Ready, set, go?

After you.

I mean, did you see the way
he looked at me?

It's finally starting to feel
like it did before.

You know, like we're us again.

Hello? Are you even listening?

Yeah. No, he looked
at you, that's great.

Peter, get off your phone.

Woah.

You just sounded a
lot like Lorraine.

Oh, you mean like the woman
you're trying to win back

by proving you can
step away from work.

Touche. Touche.

Holly Elfman.

That can't be her real name.

Oh, it is. And get this...

Her sister's name is Mary.

What, do you know
everyone in this town?

Pretty much. I've been
coming here my entire life.

These people are
basically extended family

Oh, hi, Mrs. Marigold.

She makes the best shortbread,

and one year at the snowball,
Camille, ate the entire tray,

and then she blamed
it on the dog.

Ah, that old chestnut.

She would've gotten away
with it too, had there actually been a dog.

Hope Camille's doing
okay on her own.

Camille is the most independent
woman I've ever known.

She's probably grateful
for the alone time.

What do you mean?

She's a solitary person.

Meanwhile, for the
past five years,

I've been desperately searching
for my other half.

I've been in several
relationships with lovely guys and-

Peter!

Sorry. Sorry. It's going away.

It's going away.

Can I get three North
Pole mules, please.

Yeah, coming right up.

Thank you.

So, how's my
favorite third wheel?

Oh, I'm actually a
fifth wheel tonight.

Thank you very much.

Oh, well, if you need an escape,

you can always hang
with me at the bar.

So, are they in love yet?

What? No, no, It's a fake
relationship, remember?

Have you never seen a rom com?

No, it's not exactly
my genre of choice.

Well, allow me to
enlighten you then.

Okay.

Girl meets boy.

Girl convinces boy
to pose as her fake boyfriend

in order to make her ex jealous.

Mm hmm.

Along the way, Girl
and boy fall in love.

Right.

It's a classic.

That's ridiculous.

Mark my words.

Come Christmas Eve, those
two will be smooching under the mistletoe.

Laughing all the way.

Ha, ha, ha.

Bells on bobtails ring,
making spirits bright,

what fun it is to ride and sing

a sleighing song tonight!

Ohh, jingle bells,
jingle bells...

Oh my gosh.

I've never been so nervous
in my entire life.

I hope I didn't
embarrass myself.

Are you kidding me, babe?

You should have your own
Christmas album.

Tiffany, could you help me with
something at the bar?

You wanna do another one?

Yeah, lets do another one.

Okay.

Mind if I grab this?

Oh, go ahead.

What?

You need to cool
your jets, okay?

Okay, Dad.

I'm serious. You know
what's not going to make Brett want you back?

Being a pouty brat.

I actually think you might
actually like Matilda if you gave her a chance.

Fine.

You're right. I'll behave.

Okay, great.

Lorraine! Hi!

Peter, honey, look
at who I found.

Hey, Lorraine.

Hey! How's Samuel's shoulder?

Not great. He's Resting.
I feel terrible.

Well hey, don't be too
hard on yourself. I mean, accidents happen.

I still can't believe
you're here and that you're dating Tiffany Williams.

Hold on. You two
know each other?

Peter and I dated.

You're joking. Man,
what are the odds?

I've been asking myself
that same question all day.

Ha! Yeah, It's a
small world, right?

Very small.

How did you two meet?

We met at a...

Bus station.

- Right.
- Yeah.

We had the same luggage,
and I'd accidentally taken his.

Swip swap. It was a
classic meet-cute.

I'm shocked you were able to
get away from work for so long.

Isn't this your busy season?

What is it you do, Peter?

I own my own shop.
I'm a florist.

You are?

You are...

You are the best
florist in the world.

What is it that Tiffany does?

Tiffany does... so many things.

Tiffany, she is...

She's a great artist, for one.

She is, isn't she?

Yeah.

It always drove me
crazy when you chose accounting over art school.

Accounting!

Well yes, because
she's an accountant.

That's why she went
to account school

to answer your
question, Lorraine.

Next up we have
Tiffany and Peter.

There we go.

Oh sweetie it's us.

Lets go get 'em.

Prepare to be amazed.

Let's go, Tiffy!

So I should warn you
that I'm a terrible singer,

so you're going to need
to take the lead on this one.

What? I'm a terrible singer.
I was relying on you.

Wait, so neither one
of us can carry a tune? Why are we doing this?

I don't know. Why did you bring
me here? What are we doing?

Uh, okay.

Weeeee-

wish you a merry Christmas.

We wish you a merry Christmas.

We wish you a merry Christmas
and a happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring

to you and your kin.

Good tidings for Christmas

and a Happy New Year.

We wish you a merry Christmas.

We wish you a merry Christmas.

We wish you a merry Christm-

aaas

and a happy new year!

Hey, that was really something.

Oh, thanks. Yeah, we, uh.

We made it work.

Look, I just wanted to say

I'm impressed
that you took the time off.

It shows real growth.

Tiff's a lucky girl.

Tiff- Yeah.

Yeah, no she's-

She's great.

And Samuel, he seems

nice.

Right, Samuel...

Hey, do you want to
come by tomorrow?

We're making gingerbread houses.

Maybe I will.

Was that what I think it was?

A charged encounter
between two exes?

Yes. Yes, it was.

Mom, what are you
still doing up?

Well, Nancy Koontz decided to go
on a last minute trip to Cancun.

So guess who gets to pick
up all the slack with the toffee making? Me!

Well, maybe I can be of
service. I just so happened to have inherited my

my grandmother's prize winning
toffee making recipe.

Wow. You're just
full of surprises.

You don't have to do that.

It would be my pleasure.

Consider it a thank you
for your amazing hospitality.

Oh, handsome and helpful.

Tiff, you got yourself
a real winner.

Don't I know it?

All right, so you two work
on that, and I'm going to start on these cookies.

Oh, okay.

So what makes this
recipe so special?

Oh, it's all on the
preparation. You see, the trick is you cannot rush it.

Slow and low.

Plus a little extra
syrup doesn't hurt.

Of course.

Hey, Mom, do you hear that?

Poor thing.

Well, it looks like you've
got that covered. So why don't I put my skills

to good use and take
over decorating duty?

Ah, deal!

I don't think she's taken a
break since we got here.

Yeah, is she always
this full on with everything?

Not everything.

But when she's passionate about
something, she goes all in.

I get that.

I'm kind of that
way about what I do.

I wish I could relate.

What? You're not passionate
about what you do?

No, it's hard to be passionate
about accounting.

Well then why do you do it?

Too personal?

No, it's okay. It's just-

never gave it much thought.

I guess I do it because
it's safe, it's stable,

everybody needs an accountant.

Wow. I can really hear the
enthusiasm in your voice.

Okay not everyone can be
passionate about what they do.

Why not?

Come on. What did you want to be
when you were a kid?

An accountant.

Both my parents were
accountants. It's just- It's what I knew.

Before that.

I don't know.

You've never shown
a tremendous talent

for something that you enjoyed
doing in your past time.

What? Art?

Please. That's not a job.
That's a pastime. A hobby.

Come on.

Tell that to the person who...

Tell that to the person
who painted this.

Okay, I get your point. But...

Art is just personal to me.

I don't want to blur the lines
between my self care and my job.

Why can't it be
both? It is for me.

Working with plants is-

I don't know. It's therapeutic.

It grounds me.

Well, how did you discover that?

That's a story for another time.

Or now. You call
this a pep talk?

The gingerbread men!

They are cooling
off as we speak.

Oh, good. Okay.

Well, that little catnap
left me feeling all refreshed,

so maybe now
I can start on... something-

I think we'll start on
getting ready for bed.

Oh.

I love him.

Don't you just love him?

Okay. Bye, Mom.

Well, sun is going to
be up soon, so maybe we should get some sleep.

Yeah.

Hey, thank you for everything.

I know this is way
more than you signed up for.

What do you mean?

The tree decorating, the
hand-delivering mail, the baking until all hours

of the night. It's a lot.

If I'm being honest,

we didn't have a lot of
Christmas traditions

growing up, so this
has been kind of nice.

Well, good.

I'm glad.

Okay, Good night, then. Night.

Where's Tiff?

Oh, she's just sleeping in.
It was a bit of a late night.

Hello?

Lorraine!

Come in, come in,
come in, come in.

Hey, please. Join us.

Hey, Lorraine. I didn't know you
were coming. Where's Samuel?

He's still resting.

So when Peter invited me,
I figured Why not?

That's so funny. Tiff's
resting, too. So..

I mean, maybe we
should just pair up?

Alright, so...

Take a white, you take red.

Babe, watch your cookie
to icing ratio here.

You know how important
grouting is to the integrity of your structure.

Sorry, babe. I'm just, uh...

Just a little distracted.

Why?

I think there's something fishy
going on there.

You know, they used to date?

Now he's inviting her over
to his girlfriend's place

to build gingerbread houses?

He's just being nice.

I don't know.

I think there's
more to that story.

Why don't we get Tiff down here?

Well, I mean, she's sleeping.

Hey, Tiff!

I'll be down in a minute!

Okay.

Hey, have you guys seen Camille?

Good morning to you too, Sweets.

I think Camille's just out
running errands with your dad.

Oh, good.

Peter, sweetie, can I see
you upstairs for a minute?

Can it wait? Just kind of
in the middle of something.

Nope. It can't.

It can't wait?

Nope.

Okay.

You finish the roof
and I'll be right back

What are you doing?
We were having a moment.

I'm sorry. It's an emergency.

Well, what could possibly
be such an emergency that-

Okay. Congratulations.
Who's the lucky guy?

Shh!

I can't get it off.

Whose is it?

It's Brett's.

He's gonna propose.
This is a disaster.

How? You know what?

Just, okay, deep breaths.

We'll go to the kitchen,
get some olive oil, it'll slide right off, right?

Okay.

Oh, sweetie!

What? Mittens in the house?
Are you cold?

Do you want me to get your dad
to put another log on the fire?

Uh, no, no.

We were just about to head
outside, Hence the mittens.

Now we just need
coats. Okay, bye.

All right.

Okay.

Okay.

What are we supposed to do now?

It's going to be fine.
Okay? Just think.

Here, just relax
and think. Okay?

I can't get it off.

Oh, here, try this.

Oh! Uh, brr?

Just give it a minute,
everybody knows that the cold makes your hands shrink.

I don't think everyone knows it.

Ahh! They're engaged!

Okay, we gotta sneak it back in.

Oh! You're engaged!

Ah! I can't believe it!

Let's see the ring!

Nope, no, can't.

Why not?

It doesn't fit.

And actually, it's bad luck
to show the ring

before it's been properly sized.

I've never heard that before.

Well, look it up. It's a thing.

Hey, what's going on?

Your sister is engaged!

That's funny.

That's good.

Well, then let's go inside
for a celebratory cup of cocoa!

What the heck?

Not the time, Peter.

Not the time? Not
the time right now?

When's the right time to talk
about our fake engagement?

Is it later? Is it
night time? Is it-

Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay.

This has gone too far.

I know, I'm sorry, but what
were we supposed to do?

Tell everyone I stole
Brett's engagement ring?

I don't wanna look crazy!

I think that ship has sailed.

Call it what you want,
the plan is working.

Did you see Lorraine's face?

She was so jealous.

Okay.

And now that you've
supposedly proposed,

Brett's not going
want to overshadow us,

which means he puts off his
proposal giving me more time to-

Convince him that he's still
in love with you. Okay, I see where you're going.

Then we stage a massive
breakup and find solace in the arms of our respective loves

That was easy.

Let's just put this back
before anyone notices, okay?

Okay.

Okay, so we will just find a
cheap ring to act as a decoy,

and tell everyone
we got it resized.

Sure. It's no more ridiculous
than any of our other plans.

We're heading out.
See you later.

Bye.

Oh, good.
You're going out. Excellent.

I just need you to pick up
a few things for me.

Sure. What do you need?

All the decorations
for the hall.

What? Don't they have
decorations in storage?

Oh, no, no, no, those are
modern. They're new. We need classic. Vintage.

Mom, that's-

- We got to covered, Gale.
- Oh, please.

Call me Mom.

And while you two are out

I'm going to need
you to represent

the family at the
Yule log ceremony.

Oh, that's today!

Wait, you guys aren't coming?

No, no. There's way
too much to do around here.

Now, you two just scoot!

See you later, Dad.

Bye.

Actually, Peter,
can I have a word?

Uhh, yeah...

You didn't feel it necessary

to receive my blessing before
asking for my daughter's hand?

Oh, um, I...

I'm just messing with you.

She's a grown woman.
She can make her own decisions.

And for what it's worth,

I think she's made
the right one.

Thank you, sir.

You've raised an
incredible woman.

It's an honor to be
joining this family.

First words of advice,

never keep a Williams
girl waiting.

What mom doesn't seem
to realize, is that some of those decorations

are so old they
basically are vintage.

Hello, earth to Peter?

Sorry. Sorry.

You worried about work again?

No, I'm actually worried
about lying to your parents.

They've been so welcoming, the
guilt is starting to get to me.

Yeah, I know. I've-
I've let this get out of hand,

but there's no turning back now,

so just focus on how
happy you'll be when you're back with Lorraine.

Yeah.

Right.

That is what you want, right?

Yeah,

yeah, yeah, of course.

Hey, what do you think
the chances are

that vintage store has vintage
Christmas decorations?

I would say pretty high.

I'd say pretty high.

Ah, this is what
your mom had in mind?

Uh, no, I don't-
I don't think so. Not quite.

Oh, wow! Nothing says Christmas
like a one-eyed elf. Hello, sir.

Ah, very nice.

Old friend?

Huh?

You're just staring at that
bird like you know him from a past life or something.

It kind of feels like I do.

Growing up, Brett was
really into birds,

so every year we'd
exchange bird ornaments

Just another one of
our little traditions.

- And that's why you call him...
- Goose.

Exactly.

Got it.

Very sweet.

What about you?

I feel like I'm always on
about my Christmas traditions,

so what are some of yours?

I don't really have any.

Wait, what? None?
How is that possible?

Just, it's kind of a long story.

Oh come on. No, I'm curious.

I want to know what
little Peter was like.

Was he a shortbread
or a gingerbread guy?

Eggnog or cocoa?

Well first of all, gingerbread,
hands down, but-

Oh shoot. Sorry. It's my mom.

Probably needs us to
track down three French hens and a partridge

in a pear tree. Hi!

I'll get those.

And uh,

that.

Can I see that one, please?

Thanks.

I'll get that, too.

Thanks.

Uh huh. I-

Okay, Mom. We got it
covered. Okay, bye.

Well it's a start.

Is it enough to transport
people to another era?

My mom has a very
specific vision.

We'll figure something out.

Oh, there's no time. We have to
get to the Yule log ceremony.

Come on!

Okay, so...

we just take a log, write a wish
and throw it in the fire?

Oh, no, it is so much
more than that, Peter.

First, you have to-

and then you-

It's a ceremony.

Burning a Yule log brings
luck to you and your family

for the coming year. So,

that's why you have to
be very intentional about which log you choose.

What about... this one.

No, you can't just
pick the first-

Oh, no, that's perfect.

How did you-

I got an eye for
this kind of thing.

Now what?

Now, we adorn it
with our intentions.

Alright, ta-da.

It's really beautiful.

What is all that?

Right. Okay, so every symbol
represents an intention that I have for my family.

So the snowflake is for my mom.

Snow ball. Got it.

The mountain is for my dad

because he's always wanted
to walk the Camino Trail.

The Cupid's arrow
is for Camille.

So she can follow her heart.

Of course.

The bird represents Brett.

So, obviously,
that one's for me.

What is that one?

Oh, that one, Peter Brooks,
is for you to find love

with Lorraine, of course.

What?

I thought it was sweet.

No, it's a very sweet sentiment,
and I appreciate it, but

Can I see it for a second?

Yep.

There.

Uh, what is that...

- ... supposed to be?
- Be nice.

It's a paintbrush.

It's supposed to,

you know, encourage you
to keep exploring your art.

But I already did mine.

Well that was about Brett.

This should be about you.

All right.

This is nice.

What, no!!

What?

I can't believe you just burned
that.

That's kind of the point!

Yeah, but after
we did the whole-

and it just seems like such a
waste of your beautiful art.

Yeah, but the wishes don't
come true if you don't burn it.

I guess.

Not that
that's going to help my mom much

with our three
measly decorations.

I can't believe I didn't think
of it sooner.

Didn't think of what sooner?

You know, I just
so happened to have

a very specific set
of skills that might solve all your problems.

Okay, that's great!

Do you also have a set
of skills that will solve this little problem?

Ah! Once again, you
underestimate me.

Ta, da!

Now the kid at the cash
register said he couldn't be sure it was real,

but you got to admit,
it's pretty good.

Plus I kinda thought
it suited you.

Peter, it's...

It's perfect.

Here.

Oh, uh...

You know, If we're gonna do it,
might as well do it right.

Yeah.

Okay, so about
that set of skills?

- Jeez. Nice.
- Yeah.

Homemade wreaths and garlands.

It's brilliant! It'll be like
we're in a Dickens novel!

Why didn't I think of this?

Well, I'm a florist,
it's kind of what I do.

So you do a lot of these
over the holidays?

40% of my yearly revenue.

- Whoa. Go Peter!
- Yeah.

I kind of feel bad
making you work on your holiday.

No, please.

This is my happy place.

You know, I might
sound a little sappy.

Sorry, I couldn't help myself.

But walking through nature
like this, it inspires me.

I mean, I look around
and all I see are possibilities.

My job is to capture the beauty

that nature inspires
and to give it meaning.

That might be a bit
much, I'm sorry.

I kind of geek out
about this stuff.

No, don't apologize.

I'll never
look at a plant the same way.

So how did you find Floristry?

It's kind of a long story.

I got time.

Okay. But I'm warning you, it's

kind of a heavy beginning.

Does have a happy
ending, though.

Obviously.

Noted.

My dad died around Christmas
when I was 15 years old,

and needless to say,

it kind of put a damper
on the spirit of the season.

With him gone, my mom and
I struggled financially,

so to help pick up the slack,
I got a job

at the florist
around the corner.

It was run by this

sweet old guy named Jerry.

Kind of took me in,

made me like his
little apprentice.

I just. I loved it.

Working with plants
helped me get through the hardest time of my life.

Grab that one.

Anyways, after I graduated
from high school,

I decided to shift gears and
pursue investment banking.

My idea was to not only
set myself up financially, but my mom too.

We didn't have a lot of
money growing up, but I just-

I really wanted her
to be comfortable.

But after years of chasing
the money,

I realized I was miserable.

And at my lowest point,
who should I run into,

but, Jerry.

Turns out he was about to retire
and sell the shop.

So I took his assign.

I bought the shop
and the rest is history.

That's really brave.

Risking your stability
to follow your dreams.

Yeah.

Yeah, I guess so.

It paid off, too.

Now I'm just as comfortable
as I was before.

Plus, I have the added bonus
of actually being happy.

You okay?

Yeah.

Sorry. I'm just...

reevaluating my entire life.

Good.

You deserve to be happy.

You are so talented.

The only way you lose
is by not trying.

Thank you for
sharing your story.

I know it's not easy for you.

You make it easy.

We should get a move on.

Right!

- Back to work.
- Mhmm.

Oh, hey, hey, careful.

You, uh- It's actually-

It's all about
equal distribution.

You don't want to
crowd it too much.

You got to let each and every
branch speak for itself.

Okay.

And you, actually. Just

for the record, you want to use

a long needle pine
on the top layer.

That way, it'll
stay fresher longer.

Okay, you know what? I think I'm
just going to leave this to you,

and I'll work on designing
the banner.

Come on, I don't wanna
have all the fun.

Consider it my gift to you.

Check out my drawing of Santa.

- Hunky.
- Mhmm.

How's that banner coming along?

Good.

Can I see it?

Nope!

Come on, let me see it.

No, it's not finished yet.

Come on, let me see it.

Let me see it.

- No.
- I want to see it!

Come on...

No. No, listen, we got to get
serious about these wreaths.

We got to get serious
about this banner!

No. Don't you worry
about the banner!

Oh!

Hey, stranger.

Hey you.

Couldn't sleep?

Nah. What are you making?

Just our secret recipe.

What else?

You got enough for two?

Oh, I think so.

Thank you.

I miss this.

You mean this?

or this?

Both.

I've been meaning to
thank you for sending that letter, by the way.

It meant a lot.

I've wanted to send
it for a long time.

I'm sorry for how I
reacted to everything.

I shouldn't have run away.

You're just being honest.

No, no, I.
I need to get this out.

The Peace Corps really gave
me a lot of perspective.

I learned a lot
about myself, and

I thought I would
never get over you.

Oh, Brett.

But then... then I met Matilda.

Right.

I believe everything
happens for a reason.

But I was still really nervous
to see you again.

You were?

Yeah.

What if all those old feelings
came rushing back?

And they didn't?

Well, the fact that you were
in a relationship really helped.

I mean, maybe if you were
single, it might have been a different story.

But you're not.
You're with Peter.

Right.

I'm with Peter.

Like I said

everything happens for a reason.

Well,

thank you for all that.

The idea that I had
lost you forever

has haunted me for
the past five years.

I'm glad you're back.

Let's never go that long
without talking again.

Promise?

I promise.

I still cannot believe
you're engaged.

Congrats again, by the way.

Thank you.

Well, I think this
has worked its magic.

I'm gonna head to bed.

Goodnight, Goose.

Goodnight, Tiffy.

Peter.

Peter!

Peter?!

What? Are you watching me sleep?

We need to break up.

What?

I talked to Brett last night
and turns out if I were single,

he would still love me.

Are you sure that's
what he said?

Pretty much.

Anyway, get dressed.

Can't wait to break up today.

Okay, so how are we going to
stage this break up?

I'm sure we'll butt heads
eventually, why don't we let it happen organically.

Surprise!

What's all this?

It's your engagement brunch,
isn't that nice?

You really shouldn't have.

Oh, nonsense. Here,
take these mimosas.

Congratulations! Cheers!

Tiffany, it's stunning.

I know. He really
picked a good one.

I know it's still early
days, but have you given any thoughts to wedding plans?

Oh, no, no.

We were just thinking
a nice, long engagement.

Better get on it Tiffy.
Wouldn't want us beating you to the altar.

What mom?

Wha- Excuse me. I better-

Huh?

Congratulations, Tiffy.

If it wasn't going to be Brett,
I'm glad it's him.

Lorraine. Hey, you came.

Sorry I'm late.

What is it?

Samuel and I broke up.

Oh, I'm so sorry.

It's for the best. Anyway,
I don't want to get into it.

It's your day.

It's your day.
Well, no, no, we could-

We can talk about
it if you want.

We just weren't compatible.

And seeing you and
Tiffany together,

it's just.

What do you mean?

This isn't the time or place.

It's one of the biggest
regrets of my life

that I didn't encourage her
to go to art school.

Well, it's not too late.

I keep encouraging her to go.

You're a great guy, Peter.

I can tell you'll
be good for her.

You know, I couldn't
love my girls anymore, but

it'll be nice to have
another guy around.

I always wanted a son.

You know, I'm not sure if
Tiffany told you, but

my dad died when I was young,

so it's been a long time
since I've had a father figure.

Hey, Peter,
can I talk to you for a minute?

We were actually
in the middle of-

Never keep a Williams
girl waiting, right?

What are you doing?

What do you mean?

You're making everyone
fall in love with you!

I can't help that I'm charming.

Okay. Peter, this is serious.

We're supposed to
be breaking up,

and you're over there
hugging my dad?

I'm sorry, okay?

I'm sorry.

This is all just getting
a little too real for me.

What are you talking about?

We're talking about breaking up
a perfectly happy relationship.

You're telling me
you're okay with that?

Well, that's easy for you
to say, because your newly

single ex-girlfriend is here and
she's clearly still into you.

We don't know that.

Oh, please. Lorraine Stanton
is incapable of being single.

She's brought home a
boyfriend every Christmas for the past ten years.

Wait, what?

All that I'm saying is that
you're probably going to end up

with what you want,
and Brett is going to propose to

Matilda unless I
become single stat.

I don't know what
I want anymore.

Pardon?

Your parents! Okay,
We need to- We need to consider their feelings.

So what? You just-

You want to stay fake,
engaged forever?

Where does it end, Peter?
We have a fake wedding?

A fake honeymoon?

We buy a fake house?!

That's not what
I'm saying, okay?

It just seems like you've
written this narrative about

how your life is supposed to go
without considering anyone else.

I mean, Brett and Matilda
are happy together.

If you love him so much, don't
you want him to be happy?

I mean, maybe you take this
as an opportunity to reevaluate.

Maybe it's not, Brett.
Maybe it's not accounting.

Maybe go to art school!

Peter, stop. Please.

What's going on here?

Nothing. It's fine.

Is this about Lorraine?

What?

Yes, it is.

And I've had enough.

What was I thinking?

I come up with this insane plan

and all for what?

To break up a happy couple
and attempt to ruin the life

of someone I care about?

Am I a monster?

No. You're just a romantic.

By the way, do you mind
settling a little bet?

Sure.

Okay, Brie has this
crazy idea that you and Peter are going to end

up falling for each other.

Wha- What? No.

I- What?!

I barely even know him.

I mean, you have spent the last
few days attached at the hip.

Okay, let's go through
the Rom-Com compatibility checklist, shall we?

Does he make you laugh?

Yes.

Do your differences
complement each other?

Yeah, I guess they do.

Does he challenge you to become
a better version of yourself?

I'll take that as a yes.

Not to mention, our entire
family is in love with him.

What do I do?

I would start by telling him!

Now?

- Yeah!
- Yes.

- Yes. Yes. Go!
- Get out of here! Go!

Hey.

Hey.

Where is everyone?

They're all setting
up for Snow Ball.

Brett told me what
happened. Are you okay?

Oh, yeah, I'm fine.
I just need to-

Is Peter with them?

No, I think I saw him
leave with Lorraine.

With Lorraine?

Seriously?

Yeah.

Tiffany, I'm really sorry.

Okay.

Yeah. Thank you for
cleaning up here.

I should get to the hall.

Hey, Tiff?

I know it must feel
a little different with me here,

but you mean so much to Brett,

and Brett means so much to me,

so I really hope that
we can be friends.

I know I've been kind of

tense this week,

but I think you're amazing. And
I'd be lucky to be your friend.

And that whole Brett
confessing his love for me all those years ago.

That's in the past, really.

Yeah. Right.

I got to go, but this was great.

You sure you don't
want to stay at my parents?

There's plenty of room.

That's nice of you to offer,
but I'm just going to catch the first bus out of town.

Or you could just stay.

Why should we both be
alone on Christmas?

Lorraine, I don't
know what to say.

Say yes. I've seen how
much you've changed

and I don't know. Maybe I
called it quits too soon.

See the thing is, I don't think
you actually want me.

What do you mean?

I think you just want someone.

I am never going to be the man
that you need me to be.

Okay?

I know myself.

And I actually really like
myself and Tiffany,

she made me feel
like that's okay.

If Tiffany really makes
you feel that way,

don't let her go.

Merry Christmas, Lorraine.

Merry Christmas, Peter.

Um, can I-

Can I have everyone's
attention, please?

I thought I could wait
until tonight, but

Matilda Cameron.

From the moment I first saw you,
I knew I was done for.

You are kind.

You're brilliant.

You're the most generous soul
I've ever met.

And nothing would make
me prouder than to walk into that snowball

tonight as your fiancee.

Will you marry me?

I can't.

What? Why?

I don't understand. I thought
everything was going great.

I may have had
something to do with it.

What?

Okay, so this is kind
of embarrassing...

but after I read your letter, I

got it in my head that
you still loved me,

and we were supposed
to be together,

and I was going to
tell you how I felt,

but then Matilda was there,
and she was perfect.

So I thought if I could
make you jealous with Peter,

that you would break up
and we could be together.

Wow, when I say it all
out loud it sounds kind of nuts.

I thought it was Peter
with the hidden agenda.

Well, he kind of was.

What?

Okay so, we met at Muletide
five days ago, and he was heartbroken over Lorraine,

and I was heartbroken over you.

We kind of made an arrangement.

This is...

It's a lot.

So wait, you love me now?

No! No.

Yes.

Yes, I do.

I do love you.

I will always love
you as a friend.

I think I just-

I got really confused because
I really did miss you a lot.

Hey, I missed you, too.

I mean, really, I should be
thanking you because you've set the bar so high for men

that I've just avoided
dating a lot of losers.

That's good at least.

Wait, there's nothing going on
between you and Peter?

I swear I sense chemistry.

Well,

as it turns out,
I do have feelings for Peter...

Which kind of
complicates things.

Well, go get him!

No. You saw. He
left with Lorraine.

It's over.

Merry Christmas to us, huh?

Well, you know, it's
not going to help us?

Wallowing in self-pity.

Plus my mom will actually
kill me if I don't go to the ball, so-

That's true.

What do you say?

All right.

Sorry, Goose.

She loves me too.

She loves me too.

She loves me too.

What do you say we go
to the buffet table and eat our feelings?

Lead the way.

What we got here?

I think I'm going
for the cannoli,

- this all looks great!
- Get it. Yeah.

Nice work, Mom.

Yeah.

Hi.

Sorry I don't want to-

I don't wanna interrupt. I just-

It's alright. I'm not going
to get in the way.

I'll just be over there.

You came.

I came.

Where's Lorraine?

I think she's going to take
some time to be alone.

So you're not back together?

No. After all, it turns out
I have feelings,

for you.

I realized in just a few
days, it's pretty easy to open up, when someone

accepts you for who you are.

And I don't want to get
in between you and Brett, if that's what you-

No, no, no, no, I-
That's not what I-

Brett and I are nothing.

No, we're not nothing.
We're friends.

Turns out we're
better off that way.

I thought that I wanted someone

who knew who I was.

When really, I needed someone
to show me who I could be.

That's-

That's you.

I have something to say to you!

Matilda, I'm so
happy to see you-

I know that you and
Brett have history.

I've been trying to ignore
your inside jokes and your cute little nicknames

but what we have is bigger
than that. I'm not gonna let you stand in the way

of my happiness.
Of our happiness.

Matilda, stop. I know.

And I'm sorry.

I'm not going to stand
in the way of true love.

You two are meant
to be together.

We are?

Yes.

Besides, I want
to be with Peter.

You do?

Yeah, I do.

Well good!

Because I want to be with Brett.

Oh, Brett!

I'm so sorry
that I rejected your proposal.

But I hope this makes up for it.

When I first met you,

I thought you were
too good to be true.

I had never met anyone
with a bigger heart

a brighter smile,

and a more infectious laugh.

See? You shine your light on
everyone you meet,

and you leave them
better for it.

I can't wait to watch you
change the world.

And I hope to be
by your side along the way.

Brett Stevenson,

will you marry me?

Yes.

Oh, Peter! Thank goodness
you two are back together.

You are back together, right?

Definitely.

Oh, good.

You know, I have been
giving that whole art school thing some thought.

Yeah? Really?

Well, I mean, off the
top of my head, I hear Pratt is pretty good.

That's in Brooklyn, right?

Where your shop is?

Is it?

Mhmm.

It is, isn't it? Wow. See,
that didn't even occur to me.

But that would be
pretty convenient.

You know what else
is convenient?