All language subtitles for Once.Upon.a.Christmas.Wish.2024

Well, good morning,
Mrs. Johnson.

Keeping warm?

I am.

And hoping you are
as well, Mr. Mayor.

Where's your scarf?

Wouldn't want you to get
windswept, after all.

I appreciate the concern.

I'll have to wrangle one up.

Oh.

Now, you just take one of mine.

Aw.

We have plenty of extras
this year at the store.

Very sweet of you.
Thank you.

And you know what?

That reminds me, I
haven't gotten my staff

anything for Christmas yet.

Would you please put a couple
of these on hold for me?

I can.

OK.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Mayor.

Merry Christmas.

Hey, Mr. Mayor.

Hey, Sadie.

How's the bakery?

The bakery is great.

Outside the bakery,
not as great.

Oh.

What's the problem?

There's a big crack
in the sidewalk.

It's only gotten
worse by the day.

Any chance--

Oh, I'm adding it to my list
of city repairs right now.

Thanks, Mr. Mayor.

I'll save you a box of
gingerbread muffins.

You spoil me, Sadie.

I got you.

Good morning, Mr. Reynolds.

What's the morning
traffic report?

Mayor Ortega, look at this.

I'm looking.

At what, I'm not sure.

The traffic lights,
they keep flickering.

We don't want it to
cause any accidents.

Well, these gorgeous
Long Grove winters

can wreak havoc on the bulbs.

Did you say "havoc"?

There's no place for
havoc in Long Grove.

You're absolutely right
about that, Mr. Reynolds.

I'll add streetlight
maintenance

to the budget inquiry.

Until then, thank
goodness you're

here to lend a helping hand.

And what about the tree?

The town tree.

It's on the docket for
today's city council meeting.

We should buy a big one
like Rockefeller Center.

Now, that's a tree!

Yes, sir!

Leigh, hey.

Did you hear from John?

Have we got the numbers yet?

He's here right
now, actually.

He says he needs
to talk to you.

And he seems-- worried.

That bad, huh?

All right, tell him
I'll be right there.

After you go to the school.

The school?

I'm headed to the
office right now.

Oh, the interview's
this morning.

You pushed it twice already.

What's this
journalist's name again?

Joey Delucca.

And he is quite insistent on
getting this time with you.

All right.

Heading to the school now.

Thank you.

Long Grove, huh?

Who knew this
place even existed?

50 miles from New
York, but a world away.

New York or not--
oh!

- Oops.
- Watch your steps.

Don't go busting anything.

You just got here.

Merry Christmas.
- Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Gami!

Nina!

Hi!

Oh.

- Oh, oh, oh, oh.
- I'm sorry.

I forgot.

Oh, I forgot, too.

I am so sorry I couldn't make
the trip to the city this year.

Oh, my goodness!

Don't be!

This is a wonderful excuse
for me to come home.

It's been way too long.

It is so good
to have you back.

- Oh, I'm so--
- Oh, oh.

Oh, wait, my bag.

Yeah.

Good one, Pop.

- Penny.
- Mr. Mayor!

Bravo.

Mrs. Colvin, I had to see
what that joyous sound was.

I thought you had a
professional choir in here.

Mayor Ortega used to stand
on those very same bleachers

when he was in the
Christmas show.

Actually, I was really
working backstage.

Uh, it looks a little
different back there.

You mind if I check it out?

Of course not.

You take a stroll down memory
lane,
while we rehearse.

Okay kids. Silent Night.

Ladies and gentlemen,
Ms. Nina Madden.

Wow.

My fourth grade
Christmas list.

"Dear
Santa, can you make

me dance like Fred Astaire?

My mom loves him."

Mr. Mayor, you must
be looking for me.

I'm Joey Delucca.

Joey Delucca?

Yes, of course.

Joey Delucca.

I was looking for you.

For our interview, right?

Yeah.

Follow me.

OK.

Oh, nice!

Have a seat.

Thank you.

So, Mayor Ortega,
I'm interested in doing

an article for our
Christmas Day edition

about what makes you, you.

Snack?

I'm an open book.

And no, thank you.

Ah, maybe some juice.

Before we begin,
I'll tell you what

I tell all of my interviewees.

It's best to speak
from the heart

and not to think too
much before you answer.

Think vulnerability.

Got it.

So, are you ready?

I hope so.

Do you believe in the
spirit of Christmas?

I believe.

Go on?

Uh, yeah.

Yeah.

I believe in the
spirit of Christmas.

And I love how this
community comes together

to really show that spirit.

So what is the
part of Christmas

that makes you the happiest?

It's making sure
that every Long

Grove resident
enjoys the holiday

season as much as possible.

If they're happy, I'm happy.

Uh, why aren't you writing?

Trust the process.

So your family has a lot of
history in Long Grove, correct?

Yep.

My grandfather opened the
very first general store here.

And my dad painted
a lot of the murals

that you see on Main Street.

As a matter of fact, he
painted that one over there.

Nice.

And my mom--

Yes?

Well, anyway, uh,
there's a lot of history.

I'm proud to be part
of this special town.

So what makes this
town so special?

What makes Long
Grove so amazing?

Um, I'm sorry.

What was the question again?

What makes Long
Grove so amazing?

Um, well--

Uh, well, because, uh--

uh--

Maybe you should think
about it and get back to me.

Wait.

It's over?

That's it?

For now.

Hey, Joey.

Last call for letters
for the big guy.

Oh, hey, Hannah.

Actually, just
throw this in there.

Thanks.

Mr. Mayor?

Um, OK, uh--

I'll be in touch.

OK.

See you soon.

Oh!

Oh, I wish I
could have decorated

before you got here, but--

Oh, are you kidding?

I love this.

My shoebox apartment can
barely fit a tabletop tree.

Oh, that looks nice.

Do you do this sort of thing
when you plan those events?

Sometimes.

Last week, I had a
Fortune 500 conference.

Oh.

The hours are crazy, but I'm
making really good contacts.

Do you ever find
time to sing anymore?

I barely have time
for a home-cooked meal.

I mean, I sing in the
shower, but not much anymore.

Oh, I'll help
you, no problem.

No problem.

Here we go.

OK, now take that around.

Here it is.

OK.

Sure, that's good.

Got it.

Hello there!

Oh.

Uh, hi.

Uh, I don't think
we've met before, Mr.--

Kringle.

Kris Kringle?

How'd you guess?

Ho, ho, ho, ho.

OK.

So, Kris, you, uh,
new to Long Grove?

Uh, just visiting?

Ooh, I-- I try to make a
trip here at least once a year.

Of course you do.

Well, glad you're back.

I'm Mayor Ortega.

Anything you need,
here to help.

Actually, this
trip was unexpected.

Do you know a place I could
stay for a couple of days?

Uh, yeah, the-- the
Holly Inn is a nice place.

It's right over there.

Well,
thank you, Brian.

Uh, that-- that's my alarm
for the city council meeting.

I-- I should get going.

But again, if there's anything
you need, I'm here to help.

Oh, that's funny.

I was going to say
the same thing.

He's really going
all out this year.

Did that Santa guy
put you up to this?

Hey, you guys are good.

Yes.

What just happened?

Hey, excuse me, Mr. Reynolds.

What-- what was that?

What was what?

The-- the music
and the dancing.

What-- what just happened?

What happened is I need a
place to put all these wreaths!

Should I hang them
on the new gazebo?

Uh, why don't-- why don't
you try the fence over there?

All right.

Just give us the date, and
I'll make sure I'll put it in.

Yes, I got you.

You put it in the calendar.

"Dear Santa, can you make
me dance like Fred Astaire?

My mom loves him."

Actually, this
trip was unexpected.

Ho, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho.

There's no way.

Look.

Huh?

Not a lot of guests these days.

I think those are
the same exact jars

from when I was a little girl.

Probably.

Oh, if we have
time, we should--

time.

I'm going to be late.

For what?

The city council meeting.

Oh.

I'm a business owner.

I attend every one.

Hi.

Hey, John.

Talk to me.

How bad is it?

Well, as you know, the
past two years, we've

seen a decrease in all areas.

I know, but those years were
supposed to be just a blip.

The-- the blip is still
very much still blipping.

Mr. Mayor, tourism
is down again,

and city maintenance is up.

So--

Those ads in the
upstate magazines

and tax incentive not working?

It's hard to compete
with a spa resort they

just built in Holly Falls.

Everyone loves a spa.

Does everyone
love a spa, though?

I know I do.

Look-- look, the numbers
don't lie, Brian.

We need to go in there
and turn this around and--

and reverse it.

But also-- but also go forward.

And, OK, we need to
take what we have

and make what we have
fit what we need.

So take what we have.

Make what we have
fit what we need.

Look, I don't know
what you're saying,

but the meeting's starting.

Got to get in there.

Let's not sound the alarm
until we can figure out

some solutions moving forward.

Let's put on a good face.

Let the town know
we're on top of it.

Yeah.

So, a busy year, everyone.

Let me-- uh, lots of
goings on that, uh,

um-- that continue going on.

Well, we have gotten your
requests to add to the budget

numbers upon numbers.

Do I have a fever?

You feel OK to me.

The budget is
full of fullness.

Well, no, the numbers are busy.

No, we are-- we are working.

Uh, we are-- we're stretching--

Yes, yes.

Yes, we are.

Thank you so much.

Really appreciate that, yes.

Let me translate.

I think we have a lot of budget
requests for this coming year.

Brian Ortega?

I went to elementary
school with him.

Now, with Christmas,
uh, around the corner,

I'd like to ask if we
have any volunteers who

would spearhead this
year's, uh, tree donation?

Anyone?

OK.

Thank you.

Mr. Kringle, my
assistant, Leigh,

will be in touch
with the details.

Hi.

Well, it sounds like
next year is going

to be one for the record books,
a time where we can really see

some growth in areas that--

Uh, Mr. Mayor, may I address
the town for a moment, please?

Yes.

Randall, of course.

Thank you.
Thank you.

Uh, hi there.

You all probably know me.

I'm Randall Withers
of Withers Development

Company, longtime and proud
resident of Long Grove.

By the way, I hope
you all have been

enjoying the gazebo
that I recently

installed in the town square.

Yes?

Ah, ah, please, please.

Withers Development
Company recently

bought the plot of land
just south of Main Street.

And I have a
proposal that I think

will ultimately
bring some increased

revenue into Long Grove.

And that plan is this--

a luxury outdoor
pedestrian mall

complete with mainstream brands
and chain restaurants and--

wait for it-- a spa.

Oh!

And all I would need to do
in order to achieve this is buy

the five properties along
the southernmost part of

Main Street.

Isn't the Inn on the
southern side of Main Street?

And of course,
I will enumerate

all of these shop owners
handsomely to do so, yes.

So we have all seen what
Holly Falls has done

with their outgrowth
and their expansion,

and I see no reason why Long
Grove shouldn't take a page out

of their playbook and
also make a little, uh,

moolah for ourselves, right?

Do something.

Uh, Randall, thank you.

Thank you.

Really, really
appreciate your time.

Oh, all right.

And we'll, uh--
we'll definitely

consider the possibility.

However, I don't
think we need to make

any decisions right away.

We have Christmas ahead and--

and--

And I am proposing
a big bonanza,

a Christmas town festival.

Well, I'm glad
I'm here for this.

Yes, yes, it could be
a fundraiser of sorts,

but also a way to get
some publicity out

there for all Long Grove
already has to offer.

The money from the ticket sales
will be a nice little boost,

and it's a great way
to celebrate this town.

We can have festive
food, uh, holiday games,

and that thing you hammer
and it hits the bell?

The High Striker!

Yes, the High Striker.

Nina?

Nina Madden?

Yes, the-- the High Striker.

Thank you, Nina Madden.

Look, we have a lot to
plan, but I hope you're as

excited as I am for the, uh--

the-- the Claus
for Celebration.

Great name!

Thank you, everyone.

Oh, thank you.

Good to see you.

All right.

Oh, Mr. Mayor, I think
we should talk soon.

Yeah, why don't you come by
my office tomorrow afternoon?

Right, excellent.
Progress--

Yeah, that'd be great.

equals profits.

Brian.

Nina.

Sorry to catch you
off guard up there.

I was more caught off
guard that anyone knew

the name for the High Striker.
- Oh, yeah.

You, uh, home for long?

I'm visiting my
grandmother at the Inn.

I was overdue for a Long
Grove Christmas, so.

Oh, that's great.

So you'll be in town
for the new festival?

Yes, and I love
the name, by the way.

Oh, the Claus
for Celebration?

Yeah, that just
sort of came to me.

Mayor Ortega, I need
your signature on these.

Oh, sorry to interrupt.

Oh, no worries.

I have to get back to
my grandmother anyway.

I just wanted to say hello.

Glad you did.

- Mr. Mayor.
- Yes?

I didn't hear
anything in the city

council meeting about those
flickering traffic lights.

It could be they just
need replace the bulbs,

or-- or maybe it's just
some grime and gunk

that got back there over time.

Hi again.

Hannah.

Are you looking for Joey?

Actually, I was
looking for you.

Today, you had that box,
that Letters to Santa box?

Right, I painted that myself.

The stripes took forever.

Do you want me to make you one?

No.

Thank you, though.

I mean, it was
lovely, but, um, I--

what did you do with
the letters in the box?

I put them in the mailbox and
sent them to the North Pole.

The North Pole?

How else would
Santa get them?

You can't just make a wishlist.

You have to send it off.

It's a two-step process,
from what I understand.

True.

Merry Christmas, Mr. Mayor.

Let me know if you change
your mind about the box.

Merry Christmas, Hannah.

Once you're 30, you
can't even remember

what you had for breakfast.

Reminder, you have dinner
with your dad tonight.

And we need to track down that
Kris Kringle for the Christmas

tree donations.

Sorry, I didn't
realize I had an audience.

Please, don't stop
singing on my account.

You sound amazing.

Thanks.

Uh, let me help you.

It's, uh-- it's kind of a
strange thing to brag about,

but I'm actually really good
at Christmas decorations.

The key is you gotta
twist the branch.

And then they, boom,
pop up like that.

See?
- Nice.

Well, it's amazing to
see the talents you've

learned since I've
been gone, never

mind the whole mayor thing.

Ah, never mind that.

So what have you been
up to for the last--

Oh, please do not
calculate the year

since the fourth grade.

Way too many to count.

Good point.

What have you been up to the
last few years since you moved?

Uh, let me guess-- uh,
lead singer in a band?

Married?

Dog named Hamilton?

No, not even remotely close.

Single.

I gave up singing
a few years ago,

and I primarily focus
on event planning

and a cat named Hamilton.

Seriously?

No.

His name is Romeo.

You haven't changed.

A little help?

Oh.

Thank you.

I gotcha, Rotha.

Whatcha doing
here, Mr. Mayor?

Oh, I'm just grilling
your granddaughter

about her beautiful voice.

I say the same thing.

How's your dad?

I haven't seen him in ages.

He's good.

I'm on my way there
after this, actually.

Oh, please tell
him I said hi.

I will.

Now, uh, how's your arm?

What do you need?

Well, after today, I need
all the strength I can find

after hearing Randall's plans.

Just try to take
the Inn from me.

Oh, you tell him, Gami.

Mm.

You have nothing
to worry about.

He can have all the
big plans he wants,

but ultimately,
it's your choice.

We may not be
full every night,

but as long as we have guests,
I'm not going anywhere.

Actually, uh, that's
why I came by to see you.

I had a question about a
possible guest of yours.

Oh, not to help me decorate?

That, too.

What guest?

Uh, this may sound kind
of funny, but is there

a Kris Kringle staying here?

Who?

Room 21.

Wait, really?

He's a lovely guest.
Very tidy.

Big fan of my cookies.

Oh.

Well, he volunteered a
Christmas tree for the town.

Wait.

If-- if you need
a tree, you are

welcome to check the back
property here at the Inn.

That's where we
got this beauty.

Oh, that's a
good-looking tree.

Oh, we've got three
acres of woods back there.

Glen and I always
talked about adding

some hotel amenities
at some point,

but we never got around to it.

Uh, are you free tomorrow,
perhaps, for a Christmas

tree adventure?

Sure, yeah.

Tomorrow morning?

Uh, I'll bring some hot
chocolate for your troubles.

Hmm.

Extra marshmallows.

See you tomorrow morning.

Extra marshmallows.

Don't forget.

Hey, Dad, it's me.

I got cheeseburgers.

I'm in the studio!

Wow.

You've been busy, huh?

Yeah, lots of
commissions this time of year.

People love giving paintings as
Christmas presents, you know.

I have two ready to be shipped.

I mean, if you want to swing
by the post office for me?

Of course I'll
take them, Dad.

I just thought maybe
you'd like to get out.

Decorations are going up.

The town looks
beautiful right now.

I'll take your word for it.

Once I get in the zone
with my work, I just--

just want to hunker
down, you know?

Yeah.

I know, Dad.

Hey, you know, I was at
the elementary school

earlier today, and I saw the
festival painting of yours.

When did you donate that?

Yeah, a couple of years
ago when I was cleaning

stuff up after your mom--

She always liked that one, too.

Said she wanted to just jump
in there and dance forever.

Something
you want to tell me?

Well, uh, remember, uh--

remember when Mom and I used
to watch those old Fred Astaire

dance movies when I was a kid?

Yeah, of course.

All right, well,
let's start there.

Randall!

Just the man I wanted to see.

I thought we were
meeting this afternoon.

You bringing me
some wrapping paper?

Not exactly.

Uh, I just thought we
could get a headstart.

Future of Long Grove
can't wait, after all.

Huh.

Is that coffee I smell?

Let me get you a cup.

Thanks.

Oh.

So what is all this?

Thank you.

Well, uh, after your
very timely announcement

of the festival the other
day, something interesting

has come up.

I went down to the
surveyor's office

and had Long Grove's
lot lines rechecked.

OK.

Were you aware that this
piece of land right here,

my recently purchased
land, has been

used as Long Grove's unofficial
events grounds for years?

It-- it's true.

You can see it right there.

See?

No, I--

I wasn't aware.

Hmm.

And I'm-- I'm just assuming
that's where you're planning

on having the festival, right?

Yeah?

Hmm.

Brian, look, we're on the
same team here, right?

We both grew up in Long Grove.

I want people to enjoy
this town for generations

to come as much as you do.

And I think this will help.

Just-- just take a look.

Yeah?

Mm.

Wow!
- Yeah?

Told you.

This is good.

Hal's has the best in town.

Mayor's not supposed
to choose favorites,

so you didn't
hear that from me.

Ah.

You know, I'm not
surprised, by the way.

That I chose the
best hot chocolate?

- That you're the mayor.
- Hmm.

You're always the
first one to raise

your hand to collect the lunch
trays or wash the chalkboard.

Ah, what can I say?

I like to help out.

I didn't realize there was
so much property back here.

I know, right?

I played out here all the
time when I was a little girl.

A cool place to be a kid.

You know, my
grandparents bought this

the week they got married?

She's not gonna give it up.

I got a visit from
Randall this morning.

He thinks he has a plan that
can really help Long Grove,

but I'm not so sure.

He's trying to derail
our festival plans.

Is there anything
that you can do?

I'm working on
it, but getting

new permits for the rides
for a new location is--

Who needs rides?

I mean, we could bring in
gorgeous ice sculptures

or hundreds of poinsettias or--
or maybe even one of those--

I think you may be misjudging
our budget just a bit.

So we'll get creative.

OK?

I love a challenge.

Well, we need a venue first.

Hey, Brian!

What about this one?

Yeah, well.

Has-- has this
always been here?

It's perfect, actually.

Yeah, good-- great find.

It's sort of my thing.

Kris Kringle.

It's good to see you again.

Do you want me to get this
tree into town for you?

By yourself?

Not a problem.

I do it all the time.

Well, that would
actually allow us more time

to go look for another venue.

Yeah, OK.
Uh, great.

Well, you kids run along.

Enjoy the ride.

I'm sorry?

I said, enjoy your time.

- Oh, watch it!

- Oh, thank you.
- Sorry.

Pothole.
- Better move that.

It's on the list.

Well, I
guess you'd better

add this to the list as well.

Unbelievable.

Yeah.

What's one more thing?

I'll call a tow.

- Yo, Brian.
- Yeah?

Your alternator is messed up.

I can get it back
to you two days, tops.

Days?

Not exactly what I
was hoping to hear.

I'm not gonna
leave you hanging.

I got you covered.

I got you a loaner.

Let me get those keys.

All right.

Did you hear that?

The doorbell?

Oh, I thought it
was something else.

All right, check it out.

Just got her in today.

A little paperwork
nonsense, but I think

it's going to do just fine.

A '57 Chevy Corvette?

Ooh, I love the
candy cane red!

This is my
childhood dream car.

Like, exactly.

What a coincidence.

"Drive a '57
cherry red Corvette."

Wow.

Ah, OK.

Seeing how it feels?

You don't care if I
drive it first, do you?

I've never driven
a classic car.

Yeah, sure.

You can go first.

Hey, what's another 15 minutes
after I've waited 30 years?

Have I mentioned how
much I miss Long Grove?

Once or twice.

Why is this so good?

'Cause it's Christmas,
and everything

tastes better at Christmas.

Do you know
that Christmas morning

feeling when you open a gift?

It's like a mixture
between curiosity and--

Exhilaration.

Yes.

I'm sorry our search
for a venue today

turned into a total
greasy garage.

You mean you're
sorry I got to hang out

with you in an
awesome car and have

the best fudge I've ever had?

Don't be.

I should
get you back to the inn.

However, this
time, I'm driving.

Oh.
OK, we'll see.

No, no, no, no,
no, no, no, no.

I'll make sure you get
in the passenger side.

After you, miss.

Wait, is that--

No way.

He got that here
all by himself?

Hey, Kris!

That looks great!

OK, well, that's one less
thing we need to worry about.

Now we just need a venue.

Randall.

My late husband and
I built this business

from the ground up.

It's an amazing offer.

It really is.

But the Inn means
too much to me.

Of course.

Of course, Rotha.

I understand.

But you do have to remind
yourself of what this place is

going to feel like when
you go from virtually

no guests to no guests at all.

Is everything OK, Gami?

Anything we can help
you with, Randall?

No, but thank you very much.

I'm just talking to
my friend Rotha here.

Oh, have you had a
chance to consider

that proposal I mentioned?

Actually, I've been a little
too busy with the festival,

finding ways to celebrate this
town rather than change it.

The-- the festival,
your little thing.

Count me in for
several tickets.

Anything for Long Grove, right?

Just, uh-- just let me
know where and when.

Emphasis on the
where, of course.

It's going to be here.

The Claus for Celebration
is going to be here.

Hey, there we go.

Location handled.

How many tickets would
you like there, Randall?

Uh, I'll-- I'll get
back to you on that.

Offer still stands, Ms. Madden.

Have a good one.

You too.

Hey!

That's awesome.

We have the room,
and I'm a good cook.

Yeah.

OK.

OK, I've started a list.

So you'll get the
permits in order.

And I will work with Gami to
get the property ready to host.

And then--

You don't have
to do this, Nina.

I-- I appreciate it, but I
know you're here to visit

your grandmother, not help me.

I may have moved
to the city, but Long

Grove will always be my home.

So, like I was saying,
let's make a list.

List.

Nina, do you by chance happen
to remember your fourth grade

Christmas list?

Fourth grade?

Uh, I'm sure it had
something to do with singing.

Did that ever
come true for you?

Yeah, it did for
a little while.

But then I became an adult,
and I had to get a real job.

So you started
planning events.

It's a much different
life than I had imagined.

But it is what it is.

You still sing?

Only when I'm happy.

What about you, Mr. Mayor?

What's on your fourth
grade Christmas list?

This is crazy, but, uh--

Wilson, hey.

Oh, that was quick.

Uh, all right.

Thanks.

I'll, uh-- I'll
see you in a few.

Huh.

My car is ready.

What is it?

Nothing.

It's-- it's nice
to see you again.

Same.

I have an elementary
school thing tomorrow.

We host this annual
Christmas toy drive.

You should come.

I would love to.

Perfect.

All right, then.

Well, you go enjoy your
last drive in my car.

Right, your car.

I'll
see you tomorrow.

Hey.

It's like you drove it out
of the poster in your room.

I know, right?

I'm on my way to return it, but
I wanted you to see it first.

This is from the
list again, yeah?

I think so.

Wish number 2.

You know, with great power
comes great responsibility.

Isn't that from Spider-Man?

Winston Churchill, but close!

Well, don't worry, Dad.

I've already got
some inspiration.

We're moving the festival
to Rotha's property.

You seem to be excited.

Glad to see you
having some fun.

Well, come on.
Hop in.

We'll go for a little spin.

I want to show you the houses
with the best decorations.

No, no, I--

I've gotta get back.

OK, maybe real quick.

Come on.

See the
decorations and maybe

a little coffee and, you know.

- There you go.
- I got that.

You ready?

Yeah.

Winston, hi.

Thanks for coming.

Ah, it's a great
day for giving.

Oh, it's good to see you.

Eh, a stuffed animal.

A reindeer is my guess.

There's a lump of
coal or a game system.

I'm hoping this is an
instrument of some kind.

Ho, ho, ho, everyone.

Hey.

Welcome to the Long
Grove charity toy drive.

Man, this guy is everywhere.

We appreciate
your generosity.

And all donations
from today will

go to help families in need.

Hey.

Sorry I'm late.

Hey, you made it!

I wouldn't miss it.

Mrs. Colvin?

Nina Madden?

You remember me?

Oh, ho!

I can't believe you're back.

And of course I remember you.

Your voice was unforgettable.

- Aw.
- See?

I'm not the only one.

While you're
in town, you should

stop by during rehearsal.

I would love that.

Oh, great.

Yes, for sure.

Hi.

Nice to meet you.

I'm Joey Delucca, Long Grove
school newspaper editor

and Mayor Ortega's friend.

So nice to meet
you, Joey Delucca.

I'm Nina Madden.

I used to go to this school
forever ago with Brian.

Oh, really?

So you probably have
some great insight

into how Brian was as a kid.

Oh, yeah, yeah.

Don't get any
ideas there, Joey.

We'll talk later.

Hey.

Whoa!

Mr. Mayor, take a shot.

Uh, no, no, no, no.

No one wants to see that.

Mr. Mayor, I'll
tell you what.

If you can make it
from half court,

I will donate $5,000 to your
favorite Long Grove charity.

Huh?

Oh.

Hey, this isn't a good idea.

Aw, come on.

Do it for Long Grove, huh?
- Yeah!

Yeah.

You have to do it.
Come on.

I believe in you.

You gotta do it.

All right.

Take the shot.

So much charity for one day.

Isn't it wonderful?

All right,
settle down, everyone.

Shoot your shot, Brian.

Yeah!

Look at that, Brian.

Let's hear it for Mayor Ortega
and a $5,000 donation to?

Uh, the Anna Ortega
Dance Foundation.

Whoa!

What was that?

A little Christmas
spirit, I guess.

Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo-hoo, yeah!

Oh, my gosh.

"Make a basket from half court
in front of the whole school."

Hey, you disappeared.

I just kind of had to
soak that up for a minute.

That was wild!

- I know, right?
- Yes!

Wait a second.

Is that the--

Oh.

How does it smell
the exact same?

Like piano keys and--

Painted plywood.

Hey, here we go.

That's better.

Ah.

You know, my parents used to
sit right there, front left.

My mom would always wink and
wave at me through the crack

in the curtain.

I bet she's so proud of you.

You know, I've been
back here for two days,

and all I see is how much
you take care of others.

It kind of comes
with the job.

No, it comes with the person.

You know, I didn't get a
chance to ask you yesterday,

what is something
that makes you happy?

Real Cokes, classic cars,
classic Christmas movies,

putting away my cell phone
and putting on some music

and, uh, watching my dad paint.

Oh, good stuff.

You know, being
here on stage with you

makes me pretty happy also.

Cue the spotlight.

Actually, I think it might
have went a little more like--

Turn, and stop.

OK, stage crew.

You learn
a thing or two after

watching so many rehearsals.

Dance with me.

No no, I couldn't keep up.

Yeah, you can.

Come on.

Just try.

Sorry, I got carried
away a little bit.

You should have
tried out for the show.

Yeah, no, I like
to be backstage.

Yeah, always taking
care of others.

Brian, they're waiting
for you to take photos

with the student council.

Right.

Coming.

They just don't make
them like that anymore.

They sure don't.

They just don't
make them like Fred

Astaire anymore either.

Oh, come on.

He was one of a kind.

So, what's next on the list?

I wish I knew.

Mm.

Oh, Dad, I wanted
to ask you a favor.

What's up?

Well, we need a local artist
for the ornament station

to help people
paint the ornaments

and hang them on the tree.

You know.

Well, let me think
about that a little bit.

I mean, that's--
that's a lot of people.

Take your time.

It's all good.

By the way, I forgot to tell
you that I went to the school

auditorium yesterday and
saw the-- the backdrop

that they had in the corner
for the Christmas show.

And, oh, man, it--

it didn't look good.

It was-- oof.

What do you mean?

The-- the snow wasn't
right, and-- and the painting

was cracked.

And it just looked real
rundown, like they'd been

using the same one for ages.

Rundown, huh?

Mm.

Well, I'm almost finished
with my commissions

for the end of the year.

Maybe-- maybe I could
see if Mrs. Colvin

could use a little help.

That's a great idea.

I never thought of that.

Yeah.

I'm on to you, pal.

Hey, Nina.

Are you down for some crepes?

Who's Nina?

All right, I'll pick you up.

Now, who's Nina?

See you later, Dad.

Who's Nina?

Here you go.

Ooh, thank you.

Huh?

Mm!

Seriously?

Better than New York.

I mean, maybe because
I'm not eating on the go.

I'm sitting and
savoring each bite,

appreciating the atmosphere,
enjoying my company.

You forget how
great Long Grove is.

You've been in New
York for too long.

It was just a matter of time.

Are you OK?

Yeah.

No, not really.

Are you worried
about the festival?

Not just the festival.

Beyond the festival.

I love this town.

It's just that
these other towns,

they have these big
spas and these--

these brand new
shopping centers.

And it's just getting
hard to keep up.

I'm not sure I'm
doing what's best.

I get it.

You want to keep Long
Grove as it's always been

and how it should always be.

Just trust yourself.

And don't give in to--

Randall?

Yes, Randall.

No, Randall.

Is he coming?

Good morning.

We'd really love to
get you on board, too.

Enjoy your breakfast.

It's time to make
this festival great.

We need to get the word out.

Joey.

OK.

So this is where
you come to think.

I have a little brother.

And he needs a
Christmas present.

Don't read too much into it.

Could you, um, print this
flyer in your school newspaper?

Trying to get the word out
to all the families in town.

Of course, but
it doesn't get you

out of your Christmas piece.

Hey, you scratch my
back, I scratch yours.

Deal?

Deal.

So where's this
shindig gonna be held?

The Holly Inn.

It's the perfect place
to host a festival

for this amazing town.

And?

What makes Long
Grove so amazing?

Well--

The only place in the world
that has a sock monkey museum?

Exactly.

Mr. Mayor, I'll be in touch.

Well?

How'd it go.

Joey is going to get the word
out to the kids and parents.

And we can distribute
the rest of these.

Great.

I'm doing the
right thing, right?

Yes.

I'm not going to let Withers
take over this town, right?

No.

OK.

Good.

This town is
lucky to have you.

I am the mayor.

I've already told
you, it's the person.

Now come on, stage crew.

We've gotta get this town
excited for a festival.

Thank you, and you
have a glorious day.

Mr. Mayor!

How's the peppermint
soap feeling?

Like Christmas morning.

Hey, Winston, would
you be willing to put

up a soap booth for the Claus
for Celebration Festival?

Your homemade soaps
are next-level.

I'd love to.

Nice!

I have to try and
figure out what scents

the festivalgoers would like.

Oh, maybe Cinnamon Ginger.

That's a good one.

I'll leave you
to it, Winston.

Thanks for the suds.

Vanilla Sugarplum.

Ooh, maybe some
Winterberry Bubble Bath.

Brian.

Here to collect your scarves?

That, and to see if you'd
be interested in setting up

a booth for the store
at the festival.

Maybe really get some of
this inventory moving?

I love that idea.

We're in!
- Nice!

Thank you.

Sure.

I'll take this one
in red if you have it.

Good choice.

Oh, what a day.

Sounds like you
could use this.

Ah.

OK.

Oh.

So you can always keep Long
Grove close after you leave

and go back to New York.

Yeah.

You OK?

Yeah.

No, not really.

I'm just thinking
what life would have been

like if we hadn't moved.

Yeah.

I've thought about that, too.

I wanted to tell
you something.

I have something
to tell you, too.

You can go first.

I just found out we're
moving at the end of the year.

My dad got a job in New York.

Oh.

What did you want to tell me?

Nothing as exciting
as your news.

I'll miss Long Grove, though.

I'll miss you.

Brian, the curtains.

Nina, you're on.

Ladies and gentlemen,
Miss Nina Madden.

Hi, Leigh.

I'm not sure I can hold
down the fort without you

much longer.

Yeah, I'm so sorry.

We've just been busy with
Claus for Celebration stuff.

Well, I had about
12 calls today adding

to the list for maintenance.

All right, I'll
be right there.

Sorry, but--

It-- it's OK.

Go ahead.

I have to go see
Mrs. Colvin anyway.

See you later.

The most famous
artist to come

out of Long Grove, and my
family's favorite painter.

I have a Michael
Ortega original hanging

in my apartment right
now in New York City.

Every time I look at it,
it reminds me of home.

Art always seems to
do that, doesn't it?

I mean, it's beautiful.

I love how you captured
the Long Grove bridge,

but you can't forget
about the new town tree.

You know, I don't
think I've seen it yet.

I'm Nina Madden.

Young Nina Madden, most
famous singer to ever

come out of Long Grove.

Mm.

And you're my family's
favorite artist.

Well, I didn't have
quite the same success.

I'm successful because
I get to paint every day,

no matter where or for whom.

It's what I am.

And without it,
I wouldn't be me.

You're a singer.

You love to sing.

Success is finding a way to do
it, no matter where you are.

Oh!

Yay, Nina's here.

Yay, Nina's here.

Well, I think that's my cue.

Get a better look at
that town tree, huh?

Our
friend, Nina, is here

today to help us sing and get
our voices in great shape.

OK, let's warm up.

Repeat after me.

La, la, la, la, la, la, la.

La, la, la, la, la, la.

Good!

And just, uh, sign.

There.

Perfect.
All right.

Thank you.

All right.

Hey, there it is.

You've got other
things to do.

Let me finish up here.

You sure about that?

Trust me.

Thank you.

He's doing it.

It's like a movie.

"Wish number four, a white
Christmas dance solo."

The light looks great.

It's-- it's like a movie.

Make a wish.

What'd you wish for?

If I tell you,
it won't come true.

I'll take my chances.

Here you go.

Thank you.

You know, Joey's actually
a really good writer.

Hey, I knew my
boy could write.

I feel like we're in a really
good position for the festival.

Now we just need
the town to show up.

Oh, Mayor Ortega.

What's up, John?

Uh, may I have a word?

Sure.

Oh, you can speak freely.

Ok.

Um, I tried everything, OK?

The numbers are not numbering
the way we want them to.

There are several
numbers which are truly--

Whoa, whoa.

Slow down.

We still have hundreds
of tickets left.

This-- this fundraiser,
it's not even

gonna be able to cover the
cost of the maintenance budget

for the next year.

And we're nowhere near that.

So none of the
outreach to Holly

Falls, Redmont, Hammond,
Greenwood, none of that worked?

It's gonna take more than a
festival to fix our problems.

We need some-- we need
something drastic to change.

We are out of options.

What are we gonna do?

Am I the only
one in this town

that wants to keep it as it is?

Maybe I'm the one
that needs to change.

Brian.

I just--

I just need to think right now.

I'll see y'all later.

Even when he's sad, he's
really handsome, you know.

Do it for Long Grove.

Brian?

Hello.

I was pleasantly surprised
to get your call.

Thank you, Leigh.

Hi.

I was on my way home, but I
feel like we need to talk.

Is this about your
meeting with Randall?

Please tell me you did
not make a deal with him.

It's not as
simple as it looks.

If you sign those papers
and the last shop agrees,

it'll just be Rotha
against all of you.

Actually, it'll be Rotha
and me against all of you.

I don't know what to do
other than embrace the reality.

This town's not going
to be able to keep up.

Even with the Claus
for Celebration,

even if I fix every
streetlight by myself,

it's-- it's not gonna work.

So that's it, huh?

Well, Mr. Mayor, you
do what you gotta do.

Hi.

This young man wanted to
interview me because he's

doing a story on you.

I suggested we all talk.

I don't think
this is a good time.

Let's talk about why.

Because I'm in way
too honest a mood.

Yes!

So you're telling
me Santa is here,

and your fourth grade
wish list is coming true?

Item by item.

And even though it's fun
and exciting and even

a little crazy, it's not really
giving me what I want anymore.

And worst of all, the
woman I love is mad at me.

So if you can make your
wishlist now, as a grown-up,

what would be on it?

Good question.

First of all, I'd wish that
everyone could see the charming

gem that Long Grove is
before it becomes another

high-end shopping center.

It's-- it's quaint and
unique and beautiful.

And the people here are some
of the best you'll find.

I know the hot chocolate
isn't from France.

And-- and the scarves
aren't cashmere,

and we don't have a spa.

But I wish there
was a way to remind

people that bells
and whistles aren't

what makes something special.

We're so much more
than all that,

especially during the holidays.

We're like that warm, happy
Christmas feeling all

year long.

That is a great wish.

And next, I'd make the
town's Clause for Celebration

a success without stretching
the town's non-existent budget.

I wish these people could see
that they don't need to have

a big festival for others.

They alone are reason
enough to celebrate.

It's-- it's all the love
they pour into everything

and into everyone they meet.

That's enough reason to
celebrate right there.

This community deserves so
much more than I can give it.

And I just--

I just wish I
would have figured

it out in time for Christmas.

And finally, I wish
I had the courage

to tell Nina Madden how
I really feel about her

before she leaves again.

- Great!
- Great!

Great?

That was awesome.

This is what I was
talking about when I

said to speak from the heart.

Mr. Mayor, I can't
solve your problems,

but I can say that
are doing a great job,

and I wish that you saw that.

Thank you for taking the time
to speak with the Long Grove

Elementary School Newspaper.

Wait, I-- I kind
of blacked out.

What'd I say?

It sounds like you
finally figured out what

makes Long Grove so amazing.

Like you said, the
people of this town

are the best there is.

Go talk to your people.

They'll understand.

Dinner at my house, one hour.

Joey!

Hi.

I made copies.

I'm sorry?

Brian's interview.

We finished, and I thought
before I published it,

you would want to see it first.

Hey, these are cool.

Oh, hey.

Maybe I'll take them
to the festival.

You know, sell them at
the ornament station.

That'd be great.

I've been
thinking a lot about you

and your mom this Christmas.

I can see why you like being
involved in the community.

I've really gotten a lot out
of the small amount I've given.

Dad, I don't know what I'm
going to do about this Claus

for Celebration.

We don't have
enough attractions.

We haven't sold enough tickets.

We don't--

Let me stop you right there.

What do you mean by saying
that you don't have?

What do you have?

We got Hal Bakery's
gingerbread muffins

and hot chocolate, a cup
of Grove coffee, and--

It's a great start.

We basically have everything
that Long Grove has to offer.

Exactly right.

That's enough.

Oh, my god.

Hey.

I need a favor.

Are you familiar with
the town of Long Grove?

Well, have I got
a story for you.

Nina!

Nina!

Gami, are you OK?

We're fully booked.

What?

The Inn is fully booked.

The papers all
have this article.

You won't-- you won't
believe what it says.

Well, I saw a sneak peek.

So many bookings.

So many bookings.

Nina.

You were right, Nina.

I can't wish away
these problems

or take them on myself.

I need to tell everyone
what's going on.

Look at this.

It looks like the story
got out about Long Grove.

Joey's story went national.

Wow.

I guess I underestimated Joey.

He had a little help.

The best part about
being an event planner

are all the contacts
that you make.

So, if you've read the
article, then you know--

Yeah.

I'm kind of crazy
about you, too.

But right now,
we need to figure

out how we're going to fit all
these people into Long Grove.

There's people coming?

Yes, for the Claus
for Celebration.

The Inn is booked from
Christmas through New Year's.

And 4th of July
is booking up fast.

Brian, you did it.

Not yet.

Hey, Leigh, we need to call an
emergency City Hall meeting.

That's right.

So I'm sure you've
all seen the papers.

Well, first of all, I'd
just like to apologize.

I haven't exactly been honest
with you on how much trouble

this town has been in.

And-- and that was wrong.

What makes Long
Grove so amazing?

A really talented journalist
and close friend of mine

has been asking me why I
think it's so special, and I--

I couldn't really
answer that until today.

I realized that what makes
this place special is

the love within the community
and the authenticity

of our town.

This-- this is the place
that people go to take

a break from the daily grind.

And it took all of you
to remind me of that.

People want to get back to
the simple, happy pleasures

that Long Grove
is so abundant in,

and that's what
we're going to remind

them of with this festival.

And you know what?

They're going to come
back the next time they

need to feel that connection.

And they're going to
tell their friends

that Long Grove is the town
that isn't trying to keep up.

We may be 50 miles
from New York,

but we are very
proudly a world away.

However, I'm gonna
need your help.

I could bring my new litter
of kittens for people to pet.

Yeah, I love that.

I could decorate my tractor
like a sleigh and give rides.

That'd be great.

All right.

Who's with me?

Was all this
on your wishlist?

Oh, you read
about my wishlist?

Yeah.

Yeah, it's true.

Hey, how you doing?

Please.

Please come in.

Merry Christmas, everyone.

As promised, your favorite.

Oh, thank you, Sadie.

Mm!

Yes.

This is great.

What's your story?

Ooh, you got a nice
coloring going.

Yeah.

Have a fun time.

- Hey there.
- Yeah.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Brian.

Merry Christmas, Randall.

You know, I see a lot of
faces here I don't recognize.

I like it.

Well, word must have
got out that Long Grove is

the perfect Christmas town--

as is

Yes.

Oh, which reminds
me, at some point,

I would love to bend your ear
about how to best use my lot.

Hmm.

Oh, well, my grandmother
has always wanted to expand--

tennis court, pool.

That's interesting.

Or maybe an art gallery.

Ah, I like the sound of that.

I wouldn't even mind
helping get it off the ground.

Withers Galleria d'Arte.

Ortega's.

Eh, spitballing.

Either way, we'll
be talking soon.

Lots of exciting
things to discuss.

Yeah?

Absolutely.

Have a good night, guys.

Hey there, Mr.
Journalist of the Year.

Hey there, Mr.
Mayor of the Year.

I don't know
what to say, Joey.

Uh, thanks for
getting it out of me.

A good writer knows.

The story will always
reveal itself in time.

Couldn't have done
it without you, kid.

Stop it already.

I gotta go find Hannah.

She promised me to do
that thing with the, uh--

the hammer, the, uh--

Hey, Joey.

Come on.

The High Striker.

Have fun.

This is better than I
could have ever imagined.

The numbers are happy.

Very happy.
- Great.

Do you want to do the
cotton candy with me?

- I'd love to.
- OK.

Come on.

No, wait.

OK.

Congratulations, Brian.

Thank you for all your help.

I don't know if you're--

if you're, uh--

I don't know how much
you had to do with--

Oh.

I, uh, found this.

Is this yours?

I don't need that anymore.

All my wishes came true.

Well, almost all.

Ladies and gentlemen,
Ms. Nina Madden.

This is for you, stage crew.