All language subtitles for ENCHANTING CHRISTMAS 2024

There.

What do you think?

It's perfect.

And there.

Posted.

Are you going to
do that every time?

How else is everyone
supposed to like what you make?

They can like them
all they want as long

as they buy something, too.

Iceman Carveth has
over a million followers.

I bet he sells a lot.

How many followers do I have?

Mm, not that many.

It's a good thing
I have you then.

What's uh-oh?

We went over time.

I told you to
watch the clock.

Go get your backpack.

And your gloves.

"Mr. Jacobs, I hate to
give you bad news this close

to the holidays, but with
your debt to asset ratio,

the bank is unable
to grant your loan.

Feel free to call
with any questions."

Oh, wait.

I forgot to pack
your lunch again.

I made it last night.

You're an amazing
kid, you know that?

You said you'd fix it.

What's there to fix?

Daddy, what's a loan?

What?
The bank called?

You got a text.

You should stop
reading my texts.

A loan's when someone borrows
money from someone else,

and then they got to
pay it back later.

Do we need money?

No.

Then why did the
bank message you?

Uh, a little
extra would help.

That's all.

Because of the accident?

Yeah.

I'll get the
hospital bills paid.

I'll just take a little longer.

We'll be fine.

I don't need anything
for Christmas if it helps.

Oh, honey, you don't
need to worry about that.

And I have $114.

You have-- what, how do
you have so much money?

My allowance.

You saved that
much from chores?

You can have it if you want.

Look, sweetheart, you're the
sweetest girl in the world,

but that's your
hard earned money.

- You keep it.
- Are you sure?

I'm sure.

Hey, hook 'em, fry 'em,
stick them in the eye 'em.

Love you, little miss.

Love you, too.

Have a good day.

Oh, Ben, is that it?

- That's it.
- Perfect.

I'll put it in the
freezer right away.

Thank you so much.

Yeah, good luck
with everything.

- Oh, Joe.
- The chocolates for tonight.

Great.

Uh, just put them on
the table over there.

- Truffles?
- Want one?

Always.

Is there enough?

Linda always gives
more than ordered.

Just remember, don't
tell her you had any.

- Wow.
- Right?

Heaven.

So Linda wanted me to
invite you over for dinner.

Yeah, when?

We're thinking Friday,
sort of a grown ups thing.

- Grown ups?
- Yeah.

Dinner without kids.

Linda knows this
girl from work.

- She's a realtor.
- Uh-huh.

Driven.

Tall.

You'd make a cute couple.

Cute.

That's Linda talking.

Fine.

But it doesn't
mean she's wrong.

Is that--

Yeah, Martin Chambers.

Hey, if you want
to set someone up,

Martin always seems
to be looking.

Yeah.
Linda's friend's a nice lady.

I wouldn't do that to her.

Oh, there he is.

Mr. Artiste himself.

Just the man I was looking for.

Yeah, I got your messages.

Look, I'm not going
to beat around the bush.

I just signed on to
be the main sponsor

at the Christmas festival,
and I want to make

a splash, something big.

That's where you come in.
Interested?

Not really.

I said big, but what I meant
to say was big and expensive.

I'm talking some
good money here.

Last time you
offered me good money,

I had to chase you for months
after the fact, just to get it.

Eventually, I just had to
go to your dad to get paid.

So as much as I'd
love breaking my back

to make something that makes
you look good, no, thanks.

That was just a
big misunderstanding.

Besides, it worked
out in the end, right?

Look, this time is going
to be totally different.

You have my word.

You know, Martin,
it says a lot

about a man who has a
means to pay his bills

but chooses not to.

Answer's no.

"And when the boy asked
how this was possible,

Santa said, it was
you who has done this.

Your collective spirit
brought me back.

The power of your belief made
the magic of Christmas real.

Now I'd better get
going, he said.

And with that, he waved goodbye
and flew into the night."

And we'll finish
the rest tomorrow.

This book is for babies.

Andre, you got
something to share?

It's the little kid stuff.

It's not real.

You don't know that for sure.

And even if you think something
like magic seems silly,

belief itself can
be a powerful thing.

Life takes dedication, hard
work, but it also takes belief.

A professional
basketball player

has to see the shot go
in before he takes it,

and an architect has to see the
building before she designs it.

And they both have to believe
it's possible before they

even begin to succeed.

So it's less than two
weeks till Christmas,

and you still haven't
told me what you want.

I really don't need
anything this year.

I know you don't
need anything,

but it's about what you want.

I'm fine.

Come on, there's got
to be something you want.

Would you make me something?

Like an ice sculpture?

Yeah.

I mean, I guess I could, but
it would just melt eventually.

Well, duh.

I know.

You sure don't want, like, a
new game or a toy or something?

Well, I guess if it's
what you really want.

What do you want me to sculpt?

I'll have to think about it.

OK, you'll let me know.

Dad.

Do you ever feel lonely?

Why?

Do you feel lonely?

No, it's just that Jeffrey
in my class, his mom and dad

are divorced, but he
has a new stepdad.

And Carly's mom passed away,
but she has a new step mom.

And you want to know
why I don't have someone?

It's a fair question.

You're old enough
to understand.

This is our world, and it's a
safe one when it's just and me.

I'm happy with that.

You happy with that?

Yeah, but don't you ever
want someone else again?

Nah, no need.

I got you and your stinky feet.

Hey, I'm not going to
be here forever, you know?

Oh, where you going?

College.

Oh, is that?

And then
Washington D.C. Where

I'm going to be on the news.

The news?

Well, this just in.

Little miss needs to
get ready for bed.

Dad, I'm serious.

So am I.

Fine.

"And the great red
sack came loose."

We already read
this part in class.

Oh, well, that's OK.

The point is to
make you sleepy.

"And falling from the sleigh,
a jar of Christmas magic broke

open, and clouds of gold and
silver dust swirled about

transforming Lillie Belle into
a princess of the North Pole."

Dad.

What?

Do you believe in magic?

Like pixie dust turn
you into a princess magic?

Yeah.

You know what I think?

I think you don't need
magic because you're

already a princess.

Dad.

All right.

Well, I don't know.

It's a nice idea.

I wish it were true, but--

You don't think so?

Look, in the real world
if you want something,

you can't just wish for it.

You got to go out and get it.

You want to go somewhere, you
got to take yourself there.

Does that make sense?

Yeah, I guess.

All right.

"--transforming Lillie Belle
into a princess of the North

Pole with an emerald
green dress layered

in shimmering diamonds."

That's what I
want for Christmas.

What?
Diamonds?

Get real, girl.

No, an ice princess.

A big one.

A big one?

Life size with pale blond
hair and a green dress.

Oh, wow.

OK.

Well, it's going to be ice, so
the color is not going to show.

But will you make
it for me tomorrow?

Tomorrow is not Christmas.

That way I can
enjoy it longer.

I don't think that
reasoning works.

You sure?

You said I could
have anything.

All right.

Ice princess it is.

Good night.

Sleep tight.

Ice princess.

Ice princess!

Ice princess!

Not yet, but I'll
get to work on it.

Can I watch you work on it
instead of going to school?

Nice try.

But it's the last day
before Christmas break

and there won't be any
homework or anything.

Isn't today your
class Christmas party?

Oh, yeah.

Let's go.

Can I see it?

Nope.

Not done yet.

When?

Soon.

Why don't you go inside,
and I'll finish up?

All right.

Hey.

She's ready.

Whoa.

Dad.

You like it?

She's beautiful.

Yeah, I think so, too.

Thank you, daddy.
I love it.

Oh, you're so welcome.

Hi.

I know this is silly,
but I want to try anyway.

I wish you were real.

I believe in magic.

I believe you can come alive.

Maybe if that sounds
good to you, too.

Maybe you could be good at math
because I'm terrible at it.

And be a good listener and
creative like artistic and--

sorry.

My dad says I get
carried away sometimes.

I'm worried about him.

He says he's OK, but
I think he's sad.

So maybe if you do come alive,
you could be his friend.

And mine.

That's it.

I said it.

OK, I'll go now.

Good night.

Annie.

What happened?

I was hoping
you could tell me.

I didn't do it.

Maybe it was the storm.

It blew it over?

I guess.

I'm sorry, sweetheart.

Ah, just what I need.

Hey, Ben.

Martin.

What can I do for ya?

Thought I'd take
another shot at getting

you to take on my project.

Not now.

Wait, wait.

Before you say
anything, just consider

that this could be great
exposure for you and your work.

And I wasn't going
to say anything,

but I know you
could use the money.

What's that supposed to mean?

Come on, Ben.

It's a small town.

I'm at the bank all the time.

I heard your loan was denied.

That's none of your business.

Wait, so was your plan
to come to my house

and embarrass me into
working for you again?

No.

No.

Look, I know you've
had a rough time,

and you think I'm the worst.

Fine, fine.

Look, let me prove you wrong.

OK, I me flaunt my
wealth a little bit,

but this is the real deal, OK?

I've got a refrigerated
warehouse ready to go.

I've got tons of ice
with your name on it.

What more can I offer you?

Half my fee up front.

Cash.

All right.

Ben Jacobs, businessman.

You've got yourself a deal.

All right.
All right.

Now, come on.

Let me show you
the warehouse where

you're going to be
working, so you can

- see what you're working with.
- Give me a minute.

All right, but hurry up.

Hey, you OK here for a while?

I got to go for a bit.

Yeah.

OK.

Hey, just don't
stay out too long.

- It's cold.
- OK.

Love you.

Whoa.

Like the book.

Did I scare you?

I don't think so.

Whoa, it worked.

You're really real.

I am, right?

I-- I wasn't sure
if this was a dream.

It's not.

It-- it worked.

You can even talk
in everything.

I guess so.

What worked?

I wished for you.

How?

I don't know.

Christmas magic or something.

But it worked.

Do you know where you are?

The woods?

It's OK.

We're near my house.

This must be so strange.

Yes, but it all feels
familiar especially you.

Well, we kind of already met.

Did we?

When I wished for you.

I don't remember your name
or mine, for that matter.

I'm Annie.

Well, now that I
meet the real you,

maybe you're not a
princess after all.

Princesses have to
follow all these rules.

They do?

You're more
like a Jack Frost.

Jack Frost.

Jack.

I like it.

Well, Jack is a boy's name.

You can be Jade

I like that even better.

Because you're pretty,
and you seem pretty cool.

I'm cold, actually.

You must be freezing
or unfreezing.

I can't tell.

Yes, it's strange.

A minute ago I was fine,
and now I'm wiggling.

Come on.

Where are we going?

Trust me, you'll like it.

I do like it.

Wow.

Warm is like a hundred--

no, no, like a thousand
times better than cold.

And these white things,
they're fantastic.

Those are marshmallows.

They're my favorite.

And this is chocolate?

Hot chocolate.

It's amazing.

It makes my stomach so warm.

Thank you.

Wow.

You're polite, too.

My dad would be impressed.

Wait, who's your dad?

Ta-da.

You were serious?

Uh, yep.

I want this to show
that the Chambers

name means bold, daring.

Ironic, since you're in
the insurance business.

Well, big impressions, then.

That's where the ice comes in.

OK.

What's this going to be?

Well, I want to wow the town.

So in the spirit
of the holidays,

I figured a reindeer drawn
sleigh would be worthy enough.

I didn't know you
had any holiday spirit.

Oh, I hate Christmas,
but people will eat it up,

so it's good for business.

Same old Martin.

Well, I pay guys
like you to have

bleeding hearts so I can turn
heads and sign new clients.

Well, I guess I
better get to work.

All right.

After I get that
first half payment.

All right.

All right, all right.

Get to work, buddy.

That's my dad,
and that's my mom.

She died when I was little.

You look like her.

Really?

I always thought
she was so pretty.

She is.

And your dad, he has kind eyes.

It's my dad.

Great.

No, not great.

If he sees you, he's going
to totally freak out.

Freak out?
Why?

He doesn't know you.

He's going to think
you're a stranger.

And then I'm going to
get that talk again.

And he'll never
believe your magic.

Well, I can
just say I'm Jade.

Yeah, but who are you?

OK.

You're a teacher at my school.

A teacher.

- That sounds fun.
- Sure.

Say that.

Just give me that and
stick with what I say.

Stay here.

Are you sure?

Hey, dad.

Hey.

I am still puzzled about this.

I'm really sorry about
your Christmas present.

I can make you another
one, if you don't

mind waiting till Christmas.

No, it's fine.

She's too beautiful to remake.

Are you sure?

I'm sure.

You OK?

You're acting a little strange.

No, I'm not.

But I do know something
else you could

let me have for Christmas.

What's that?

A friend stay over.

What friend?

Dad, this is Jade Frost.

Miss Frost from school.

Hi.

Hi.

Annie's dad.

You can call him Ben.

She needs a place to stay
for a couple of weeks,

and I thought she
could stay here.

A couple of weeks?

Why?

She's moving.

Are you leaving the school?

Oh, um, no.

I--

She's moving apartments
because there was water.

Bad water.

A leak.

But her new place
won't be ready

until after Christmas break.

Right.

How come I don't know
you from the school?

I don't know.

She teaches music.

Mr. Kyle teaches music.

Other music.

She teaches choir.

There's a choir class?

Oh, I didn't know.
Sorry.

You don't have to say sorry.

Look, this is all just
really out of the blue.

Are you sure there's no
one else you can ask?

Another teacher, family,
maybe even stay at a hotel.

I don't have other family.

I don't know--

Dad, I told her
she could stay here.

Don't you think you
should have asked me first?

We have that couch in your
study she could sleep on.

Am I causing trouble?

I don't want that.

Would you give us a minute?

Yes, of course.

Please, dad.

She's really nice, and
I want to help her.

Annie, come on.

This is all very unexpected.

But she needs our help.

She'll be out in
the cold without us.

I'm sure she'll
find another solution.

Aren't you always saying
it's good to help each other?

This is not that simple.

You invited someone over
without my permission

to stay with us basically
for all of Christmas break.

But it'll be fine.

Not so lonely.

This is just awkward.

Especially for a woman to
stay in a house with a man

she doesn't even know.

I'm surprised she
was OK with it.

It won't be strange.

I can help her feel at home.

- Annie, no.
- But--

I'm sorry.

That's my decision.

Thanks for understanding.

Oh, sure.

I'm sorry about all this.

Oh, it's no problem.

So what do you
want to do today?

Hey, she's an adult.
She'll be fine.

Did she forget her coat?

She doesn't have a coat.

Are you sure?

Maybe she left it in her car.

She doesn't have a car.

What, she get dropped
off by a cab or something?

She really a good person?

She's super nice.

You're sure?

It's hard to
believe she's real.

Hey, hold up.

Do you need a ride somewhere?

Thank you.

Um, I'm not sure.

You really have
nowhere to go, do you?

Hey, come on.

The study is the
best we can do.

It's just down through there.

I'll get sheets
and blanket for her.

Do you need help with
any of your things?

Things?

Uh, like stuff
from your apartment,

maybe, or some clothes?

Like, something
more comfortable.

No, I don't have
any other clothes.

Her clothes got ruined.

Oh, do you need
to borrow something?

We don't have
anything that'd fit her.

Is there somewhere I
can get more clothes?

I know.

I got to stop and
get some groceries.

Can Annie and I meet you
back at the truck here

in a half hour?

I want to go to
the store with Jade,

and we'll need more
than half an hour.

Is it all right if
Annie comes with me?

I can give her my
opinion on the shopping.

Girl time.

Well, fine.

See you guys back
here in a bit?

Thank you.

Joy to the world

The Lord has come

I don't think
your dad likes me.

He'll warm up.

He's just a little suspicious.

Just stick with our
story, and we'll be fine.

Are you lying to him?

Well, not because we want to.

Maybe we should tell him.

We can't.

He'll never believe.

Look, school's over, so
it's Christmas break.

It'll give us more time
to figure things out.

Like where I can live?

Yeah.

I know this is all new,
but I won't leave you.

We'll be OK.

Thanks, Annie.

Now, come on.

So I just--

Pick out what you like.

It's all used stuff, but
that way, we can afford

more with the money I saved.

What money?

From my allowance.

I could pay for it all.

There's not enough here.

Only $96.

There's 97.

Right, 97.

Sorry.

So that'll be $0.42 back.

Wait, you know math?

Yes.

Here you go.

Have a nice day.

I wished for you
to be good at math.

I guess that worked, too.

Do people often wish
to be good at math?

Not really.

Quick, what's 837 times 3.

2,511.

Cool.

All right.

Annie, why don't you go take
a bath and get ready for bed?

It's not bedtime yet.

I know, but that way,
Jade can get settled in,

and I can put the groceries
away and get dinner made.

I'll be back real
fast so I can help.

She's little excited.

It's OK.

She's very sweet.

Something about you.

Something familiar
about your face.

There is?

Yeah.

Maybe I saw you at the school.

Maybe in the hallway on
parent teacher night.

Yeah, maybe.

Well, let's--

Let's get you set
up in the study.

Ooh.

Let me just move
some of these things.

You like to read?

Uh, yeah, just
whenever I have time.

You're welcome
to read whatever.

Oh, thank you.

There's a closet right there.

You can put your clothes in.

There's some old boxes.

You can ignore those.

But there's a shelf
and some hangers.

Great.

Um, with the sofa,
I've got to be honest,

it's not terribly comfortable.

It's so soft.

Well, I'm glad you think so.

You all right?

I'm hungry.

Oh, we didn't
have lunch, did we?

I'll get going on dinner.

Thank you.

This smells really good.

Thanks.

Just kind of a staple for us.

Uh, pass the gravy.

Yeah.

It's delicious.

Glad you like it.

So Jade, how long have
you worked at the school?

Um, not long.

It's her first year,
but everybody loves her.

So why choir?

I mean, did you choose
that from the start,

or did it just kind
of work out that way?

I don't really
know how it happened.

I can relate to that.

I mean, I never
planned on being

a sculptor, of all things.

Life's funny that way.

So tell me, you--

Why don't you tell her
how you became a sculptor?

OK.

Well, I was working a few
jobs when I was younger,

before Annie was born.

The first one was a busboy.

And the head chef
there was really

good at carving fruit
into displays and things,

so he showed me a few tricks.

The next one was working
for a tree removal company.

I got really good
with the chainsaw,

and I started bringing
home pieces of the logs

that we cut down and
just worked on them

with different tools,
got a lot of practice

and eventually, I just
tried it out on ice.

Dad made all the
sculptures outside.

That's amazing.

Yeah, I made this
ice princess for Annie,

but she got damaged and broke.

But she was really
beautiful, wasn't she, Annie?

Yep.

Here's a towel and
stuff to shower.

Oh, thank you.

You do know about
showering and bathing

and all that, right?

Yes.

Any questions you have?

I hope this isn't too confusing
and that you're happy.

I am.

It's nice here.

And you're my friend.

I'm glad you're here.

Sleep well.

You too.

Morning.

Morning.

Cheerios for breakfast.

We're not fancy here.

Thank you.

Um, there's milk
if you want it.

Oh, thank you.

What's that?

Oh, just part of my process.

I sketch different
ideas for the sculptures

until I decide how I
want to carve them.

A deer in a wagon?

Uh, it's a-- it's a
reindeer in a sleigh.

Like Santa's sleigh.

Why?

Uh, just for this Christmas
party thing the city

is throwing.

Oh, I see.

You've been to it
before or did you

move here for the school job?

No, I haven't been
to the party before.

It happens every year?

Yeah.

What do you like to
do at Christmas time?

I don't know.

I haven't celebrated much.

OK.

I was going to see
if Annie wanted to go

to this holiday activity.

It's like a craft
thing with Santa.

You could join us,
see what it's like.

I'd like that.

OK.

I better wake her.

Winter came
in a gust of brisk wind,

blowing snowflakes
from the north

Shining stars and downtown
lights are turning on

To bring you warmth

Frosty crystals
from the rooftops

Bells along the way

What do you think, Annie?

I love it.

Let's get started.

us on
a Christmas Day

Bring some garlands,
bring some tinsel

It's time to decorate the roof

So what do we do?

Take some of
these and decorate

your stocking with them.

Then we can hang it up on
the fireplace for Christmas.

Want some glue?

Glue?

Yeah, put those
on your stocking.

Oh, I haven't decided
what I'm going to put on it.

Well, there it is
when you need it.

Thanks.

What?

Nothing.

Do you know him?

Yeah, from school.

Do you recognize him?

Oh, um, I don't
know his name.

That's Andre.

Want to go talk to him?

No.

All right.

There's some stuff to make a
Christmas card right there,

too, if you want to do that.

Wow, that's really good.

Thank you.

Oh, Annie, do you want
to use this ranger sticker

for the Christmas card?

Sure.

That looks great.

Now, looky here.

Those are some amazing
looking stockings.

Thanks.

What's your name?

I'm Annie.

Fantastic to meet you, Annie.

Do you want to talk about
what you want for Christmas?

Nope, I'm set.

Well, all right.

Uh, Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

We all set to go, then?

Yep.

I'll go pull
the truck around.

OK.

We should clean up our stuff.

Great idea.

Here, give it to me.
I'll throw it away.

Thanks.

Thank you.

You have enough to do.

We can all help.

I always say I've
got the best job.

It's a great way to tell
people's true character.

And I can see that you're
living up to yours.

She is special,
don't you think?

Who?

Annie.

And you're Jade.

Jade Frost, right?

That's the name she gave you.

How did you--

- are you, Santa?
- Shh, shh.

Don't give it away.

I'm trying to keep
a low profile.

It was you.

You used Christmas
magic to make me.

It was Christmas
magic, but it wasn't me.

Annie's responsible
for making you real.

I haven't seen this
level of magic before.

And magic is a
tricky, mysterious,

unpredictable thing.

To work properly,
it requires belief.

And Annie's got that in spades.

You make it sound
unusual for someone

to believe like she does.

It is.

Unfortunately, Annie's belief
alone might not be enough.

Why not?

Let me ask you this.

Do you like being here?

Yes.

I don't mean
just being alive,

I mean living here
in their lives.

I do.

I know I don't have
much experience here,

but how I feel being around
them is, well, warm like--

like hot chocolate but in my
heart instead of my stomach.

That's a good
way to explain it.

Do you want to keep
them in your life?

I don't know if
that's my decision.

But if it were.

Jade, you ready to go?

I'll be right there.

Could I hang up my stocking?

Yeah, go for it.

You wanna do mine, too?

Sure.

That was really fun.

You do that every year?

Yeah, we try to go to as
many of these things as we can.

What's this?

Oh, I used one
of your papers.

Sorry, I should have
asked you first.

That's really good.

You drew this?

Yeah, it's-- wow.

Really.

Thank you.

Could I hang up
your stocking, too?

Oh, sure.

Thanks.

You know, I was
thinking you're

probably pretty far from
family to not be celebrating

with them.

I don't have any family.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I guess that explains
why you're here.

Do you spend time with
your family at Christmas?

Not every year.

My parents are pretty
far away, so it

doesn't always make sense.

Annie his other grandparents
just moved to Canada,

so we see even less
of them, although they

do send gifts and call.

So it's just you and Annie?

Yeah, just the two of us.

Or three this year.

I didn't realize I'd be
intruding on Christmas.

I don't have to stay.

No, it's fine.

Is it?

Yeah.

I mean, you're a lot
different than I expected,

but Annie really loves
having a friend here.

And I haven't seen her
this excited in a while.

So while I'm sorry, your
apartment and your things all

got ruined in the--

Leak.

Yeah, that.

Despite that, we're
really happy you're here.

Thank you.

So am I.

All right.

Warm enough?

Yeah.

Today was fun.

It was.

So that kid you
saw today, Andre.

What about him?

Is he pretty cool?

Dad.

I'm just asking.

Just kind of seemed
like you like him.

Maybe.

That cards for him, isn't it?

Maybe.

Are you going
to give it to him?

Well, what if he
doesn't like it?

Well, it's a beautiful card.

I'm sure he'll see that.

But you never know unless
you give it to them.

I'm scared.

Well, it's OK to be
scared, sweetheart.

But if it's important enough to
you, you got to take the risk

and go for it.

Hey, hook 'em, fry 'em,
stick them in the eye 'em.

Good night, miss.

Sleep good.

Good night.

Great.

Thank you.

Yeah, we'll leave shortly.

We'll see you soon.

Bye.

Good morning.

Hi.

Uh, so I've got an
interesting day ahead.

OK.

I'm going to a reindeer farm
or caribou, actually to sketch.

I haven't really been liking
what I've been sketching,

so I thought it'd be helpful
to see them in real life.

That's a great idea.

Yeah, I'm going to see if
Annie wants to come along.

I'm sure she'll love that.

I think so, too.

You're welcome to
come with us or not.

Or, I mean, whatever
you want to do.

I'd like to come.

Great.

They're so cute.

Don't the--

Antlers?

Yeah.

Wouldn't those be bothersome?

I imagine they get
in the way sometimes.

Those are going to
be tricky to carve.

Can I take some pictures?

Sure.

Thanks.

Here.

Really?

Yeah, if you want.

Thanks.

Whoa.

What?

You're fast.

Putting me to shame.

No.

So you like art, huh?

Yeah.

You're really talented.

I am?

Yeah.

There's a lot of motion here.

And this pose you
draw is really unique.

It's really different from
the way I keep seeing it.

I like this better.

So how'd you get into art?

I don't know.

You say that a lot.

I do.

You ever sculpted before?

No.

Do you like
sculpting more than--

Other types of art?

Yeah.

I guess.

Otherwise, I'm making
my life really hard.

How do you do it?

Oh, just a
combination of patience,

luck, tools and frostbite.

Do you think--

well, would it be OK for me
to watch you work sometime?

Yeah.

Actually, I got to go start
the sculpture after this

if you want to come along.

Yeah, I'd like that.

It's just right around there.

You OK, Annie?

Um, could I go to that
candy shop over there?

What do you want?

I'll just look around,
maybe get a treat.

- You and Jade go ahead.
- But we're--

I'll just be a few minutes.

OK.

Well, we'll just be
at the warehouse.

I know where it is.

Be right back.

Ooh.

It's colder than
outside in here.

Yeah, for now.

Got to make sure
the ice stays solid.

So now what?

Now, I sketch on the ice.

Everyone saw it.

He ran out of the room crying.

What a baby.

Did you see what Kyle
did to Blake's desk?

Oh, yeah.
I didn't--

Hi, Andre.

This is for you.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas
and a happy new--

So lame.

Yeah, pathetic.

How do you do it?

I mean, drawing is one thing,
but to carve into the ice

and make art.

I don't know.

I guess I just see
the shapes in the ice.

Like Michelangelo.

Michelangelo?

Yeah.

He said he just carved away
everything that wasn't David.

David.

Right.

Of course.

I'm not comparing
myself to him.

I know how pretentious
that sounds.

But how do you
make them come alive?

Alive?

Well, I guess it's helpful
to not think of it so

much as a sculpture and more of
like a-- like a slice of time.

Like, each layer I cut away
is a new gesture or movement.

Why ice?

I made a modest living
carving bears and other animals

out of tree stumps but those
were crude and rudimentary.

With the ice,
it's the opposite.

It's fragile.

Delicate.

Requires patience
and precision.

Two things I've had to learn.

Is your hand all right?

Oh, yeah.

It just gets sore sometimes.

Did something happen to it?

Yeah.

About a year ago, I was carving
a rather large sculpture.

One of my cuts went
off the wrong way,

and the whole thing came
down, and I reached out

to try and catch it, and
it just pinned my hand

and broke a bunch of bones,
so I had to get surgery on it.

That sounds serious.

It was expensive, too.

So I took this job.

You know, I was
afraid I wouldn't

be able to do any of this
anymore, but it healed up.

Now it just hurts sometimes.

Sorry.

But I'm glad you can still--

Me too.

Hey, get your treat already?

I decided not
to get anything.

You OK?

Fine.

Hey.

Help with the socks?

You've been quiet all evening.

Anything you want
to talk about?

I saw Andre at
the candy store.

You give him your card?

He and his stupid
friend just laughed at me.

They laughed at you?

Oh, sweetheart.

I'm so sorry.

That-- that was
not cool of them.

Nobody deserves that,
especially not you.

I guess I told you to
go for it, didn't I?

I'm sorry.

It's OK.

I don't like him
anymore anyway.

He's a jerk.

Plenty of those
around, unfortunately.

Daddy, am I pretty?

You're beautiful.

You have to say that.

No, no.

Pretty doesn't even
begin to describe you.

It's not a strong enough word.

You are beautiful.

You're going to grow to
be a beautiful woman.

I can see it.
I know it.

Really?

Yeah.

If you look hard enough,
you'll see it too.

I'll try.

More importantly,
you're a good person.

Thanks.

Come here.

I love you, sweetheart.

Love you, too.

So Christmas is coming.

Anything you still want to do?

Mm, something Christmassy
with Jade, you and me.

Deal.

Hey.

Do ghosts usually appear
to people at Christmas?

No, I think that's just
Dickens' imagination at work.

You read that one before?

No.

It's-- it's charming.

I think I goofed up.

I gave Annie some bad advice.

What did you say?

Well, something about taking
risks to avoid missing out.

It kind of backfired.

That boy she likes
was mean to her.

Andre?

Oh, no.

Yeah, I just
wonder if I should

have said something different.

Oh, you know her best.

What you said sounded
like good advice.

And there's so much
to experience in life.

Yeah, but shouldn't
I protect her more?

You do.

I wish I could protect
her from all the bad.

We can see good
and bad everywhere.

Take ice, for example.

It's cold and uncomfortable.

But then there's the good.

You take ice and turn it
into something beautiful.

So you're saying she
should see both sides?

You're right.

Thanks.

You know, it's kind of
weird me giving her advice,

especially regarding
someone she has a crush on.

Why?

But I just haven't put
myself out there at all just

as far as dating and all that.

Not since my wife passed away.

What was her name?

Clara.

She got sick, and
after a while,

there wasn't
anything we could do.

Missing her must be hard.

Yeah, but I got a
great reminder of her

in that little girl.

Speaking of Annie, she
asked if we could do more

Christmassy stuff together.

That OK with you?

Yes.

All right, then.

Ben.

Joe, get out here.

Hi, Linda.

Stop eating that.

That's for the customers.

I saw you sneak some earlier.

What can I get for you, Ben?

Hurry before Joe eats it.

We just wanted
to see if we could

decorate some caramel apples.

Yeah, perfect.

How about right over here?

Oh, hi.
I'm Linda.

This is Jade.

Nice to meet you.

And you.

Well, let's get you some
apples and all the fixings

- to make them fabulous.
- Thanks.

You want to start with
caramel or chocolate?

Both.

We can put anything on these?

Yeah.

Yeah, but not everything.

I did that last year.

And got sick.

Hey, Annie.

Oh, hi.

This is for you.

Merry Christmas.

Really?

I love it.

Thank you.

Will you be at the
Christmas festival?

Yeah, my dad's making
a nice sculpture for it.

Great.

Then I'll see you there.

See ya.

We are going to
eat these, right?

- Yeah.
- Good.

Could you pass
me those candies?

- Sorry, my fault.
- No, no, not at all.

Clumsy.

Sorry.

No, I mean me.

Oh, I wouldn't.

What?

Uh, five second
rule, I guess.

What's the five second rule?

It's just something
falls on the ground,

you got five seconds to eat
it or else it's really dirty,

I guess.

Oh, um, maybe we can
ask Linda for some more.

Good idea.

I better throw these away.

OK.

All right.

So do you like her?

What?

Yeah, she's nice enough.

Dad, you know what I mean.

I mean, she's--

Pretty and amazing and nice?

Yes, but--

You should ask her out.

Sweetheart, I'm
thrilled you have

a nice boy asking after you,
but I'm just not there yet.

Well, you'll never be
there unless you try, right?

Hop in.

That is so unique.

No wonder--

Right.

How did you even
come up with that?

I don't even know.
I just--

Morning.

You slept late.

Yeah.

So we were talking about
what we want to do today.

I got to go finish
the sculpture,

but I was thinking
maybe we could--

I know.

Yeah?

Why don't you two go out?

Out?

On a date.

A date?

Oh, she wouldn't--

I mean, you don't have to.

Dad, take her out.

I mean, would you want to?

Yeah.

OK, great.

Like, uh, tonight?

Sure.

All right.

Well, I've got to get
back to the warehouse.

I'll be back soon.

See ya.

Come on.

We got to get you something
nice to wear from the store.

Why?

I have clothes.

Yeah, but you
got to dress up.

Aren't I already?

Yeah, but nicer, though.

It is a date, after all.

What is a date exactly?

You'll like it.

It's like a fancy dinner
with flowers and stuff.

And just and my dad.

That does sound nice.

Ooh, what about this?

Couldn't I just
wear my green dress?

Hmm, that is pretty
fancy but so is this.

Maybe something
simple, but nice.

Hello.

Go, go, go.

Hi.

Hi.

Wow.

I better go change.

- Give me a minute.
- Sure.

It's so unfair.

What?

We spent hours
getting you ready,

and he's going to spend
five minutes changing.

Men.

This place has good food.

What?

I said this place
has good food.

Oh, OK.

Jingle all the way

Jingle all the--

Oh, what fun it is to ride
on a one-horse open sleigh

Menus.

Here you go.

Thanks.

There are specials inside,
a soup and a fish dish.

Oh, soup.

Sounds--

Special?

I hear the ribs are good.

Is Ben Jacobs
finally on a date?

Martin.

And who is this
mystery woman?

This is Jade.

Well, it's a
pleasure to meet you.

Hey, let me treat you guys.

I've got it, Martin.

Oh, no, it's all right.

I know things are tight, OK?

Look, if you'll
excuse us, we're

trying to have a nice meal.

And you took her here?

Why not take her to
Rodolfo's or Marguerite's?

Come on.

All right.

Well, have a pleasant evening.

And seriously, if you're
looking for a classier date,

look no further than
Martin Chambers.

- Martin.
- OK.

OK, hey.

Jeez.

What was that?

He pushed me.

Are you OK?

Give me a towel.

I'll see you later, Jade.

Sorry.

He's--

Yeah.

You want to go someplace else?

Yeah.

- This is much better.
- Yeah.

Thanks.

Sorry.

Martin is and that place was--

Loud?

Yeah.

Shall we try again?

I'd like that.

Me too.

Maybe there's a quieter
cafe around here.

What's that?

Churros.

Oh, they smell really good.

Warm and what is that?

That's cinnamon.

Can we get two
churros, please?

Have you had these before?

Yeah.

- Have you?
- No.

A lot of firsts
for you lately.

Yes.

So where did you live
before Stonebridge?

Kind of nowhere.

Like, more rural than here?

I thought Stonebridge
was small enough.

Sorry.

You don't need to apologize.

There's nothing
wrong with that.

All right.

Here you go.

Thank you.

And for you.

Thanks.

Oh, wow.

Good?

Delicious.

Yeah, wait till
you try it with this.

I just dip it?

Yeah.

Better?

I didn't think
it was possible.

Do you ever wish your
life was different?

How so?

You know, like
where you grew up,

something different
about your childhood,

different career choice.

That's a good question.

In some ways, my
life feels so short.

I don't think I can wish
for something different.

I mean, would it be better?

Would I be happier right now?

Surprising.

You don't agree?

No, I do.

I just wouldn't have
answered so wisely.

I mean, obviously there are
some things I would change,

like still having Clara
with us, but you're right.

It would change other things
like who I am now, for example.

You're a wonderful person.

As a father, I can see how you
make the world shine for Annie.

Everything you've been through,
it's brought you two together.

Thanks.

You know, when I
injured my hand,

I was really worried I wouldn't
be able to provide for Annie

or even take care of her,
but she was fearless.

She took charge.

She made sure I
didn't do anything

to set back my recovery.

And pretty soon I knew I was
going to get better for sure.

And so I did everything I
could to start sculpting again.

And I guess you're right.

Everything has
made us stronger.

Definitely.

You're pretty
spectacular, too, you know?

No, I mean it.

You lost your home
and all those things,

and you didn't mention that
as something you'd change.

And even if you had,
you've just been so light

about the whole situation.

It's really admirable.

It's amazing.

Thank you.

Your hand's freezing.

They always are.

Should we get some hot cider
or hot chocolate to warm us up?

Hot chocolate?

Yeah.

I'll be right back.

Quite a fellow, huh?

I can tell that you're happy.

I am.

My heart, it's--
it's beating so fast.

Even though my hands
are cold, I'm not.

Hi.

What happens after Christmas?

Ben thinks I'm moving into a
new home, but I don't have one.

I don't have a
job like he does.

Annie says we'll
figure it out, but--

It's not up to her.

No, and it's not fair to Ben.

Why not?

I haven't told him the truth.

Do you want to tell him?

Yes, but--

What if he
doesn't believe you?

For you to stay, it'll
take more than Annie's

acceptance and love.

It'll take Ben's
also, and he'll

have to find that on his own.

He'll have to discover
who you are and decide

if he's willing to believe.

Not just in magic, but in you.

He hardly knows me.

And yet you feel something
for him, don't you?

Yes.

Who's to say he doesn't
return those feelings?

What if he doesn't?

Would you want to
go somewhere else,

live without Annie and Ben?

It's hard to imagine.

Believe it or not, this
is all a bit new to me, too.

Annie's hope alone was
enough to bring you to life.

But to stay, Ben has
to believe and love.

I'd say he has until
midnight on the night

of the Christmas festival.

That's in two days.

Can't-- can't you just
tell him what happened?

Believing isn't about
hearing the words.

It's about what you
feel in your heart.

And he feels something.

He just has to
discover what that is

and see how priceless this is.

Good luck.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Hey, you.

So?

So what?

How was the date last night?

It was good.

You have to tell
me more than that.

I am busy.

Dad.

All right.

I had a good time, and
I think she did, too.

And that is all I have
time for because I

got to go put some finishing
touches on that sculpture.

All right.

Thanks for coming.

Are you kidding?

I'm looking forward
to seeing you.

The biggest thing
you've ever sculpted.

Yeah.

Hey, so the woman
at Linda's shop, Jade.

Uh, here it comes.

I'm just curious.

How's that going?

Nah, she just needed
a place to stay.

Damage to her
apartment or something.

But it's been good
for Annie, you know?

Come on.

What?

From what I saw,
Annie's not the only one

who likes having Jade around.

Yeah, I do, too.

Some odd things about
her, but endearing.

OK, good.

Something about her just
kind of speaks to me, you know?

Her soul to yours?

That's why I don't tell
you about these things.

OK.

It's good seeing
you happy, though.

Ha, ha.

Wait a second.

What?

How?

I don't know.

It's warm in here.

It is.

They turned the heat on.

It's at 85.

Why would anyone turn
the heat on that high,

especially in here?

Had to be intentionally.

Vandals?

At least.

I'm sorry, Ben.

Luckily, we found it
before it got any worse.

What do you think
Martin's going to say?

I don't know.

Will this become real if
we leave it when we're done?

I don't think so.

So dad said the date went well.

He did?

He seemed so happy.

If he only knew
the truth, though.

Don't worry about it.

Annie, he deserves to know.

But he'll--

I know.

You think he won't believe.

But we won't know for
sure unless we try.

Please, you don't have to.

I met someone.

Santa.

Really?

He didn't look like
the man in the red coat,

black boots and hat.

Are you sure it was him?

He knew who I was.

How you wished for me.

He might have looked different
in his green overalls,

simple red cap and white
beard, but it was him.

What'd he say?

He said Ben has to
know who I really am.

I don't know if I can
stay if I don't tell him,

if he doesn't believe me, but
I have to try before midnight

tomorrow, he said.

This isn't fair.

He'll never believe.

You shouldn't be
punished because of that.

And I don't want you to go.

Me neither.

This is all my
fault, isn't it?

What?

Why would you say that?

Because I wished for you
to be here, to be our friend

and to be good at math.

I never thought about
what you might want.

What if you only came
to be, like, let down?

Oh, Annie.

No matter what
happens, I count myself

fortunate to have been
here, especially to have you

and your dad as my friends.

All right, I'm here.

What's the issue?

Someone broke
into the warehouse.

Oh, don't tell
me somebody stole

our statue because
honestly, I'd applaud

them if they could move it.

No, they-- they
turned the heat on.

It melted.

Melted?

Melted?

Are you serious?

Look, I'm just as
upset as you are.

Probably even more so.

No, Ben, how is
that even possible?

OK, I'm supposed to make a big
splash with my sponsorship,

and now you are making
me look like an idiot.

It's not like that's
my fault, Martin.

I hope you didn't
spend all that cash,

because I will get it back.

I am not paying for
puddles of water.

Now, hold on a second.

If you want to
discuss the merits

of taking a fee for
unfinished work,

you can do so with a lawyer.

It's what I'm
trying to tell you.

We caught it before
it melted too much.

I see.

I know it's a little smaller,
but I think I can make it work.

A decent client
would offer me

more money for the extra
labor I'm about to incur.

Or is that something I should
discuss with your lawyer?

All right, Ben.

Fine.

Fine.

But a deadline is a deadline.

You've got a lot of
work to do and only

till tomorrow to get it done.

You know, Martin,
it occurs to me

that if someone had
broken in here last night,

there'd probably
be a busted window

or an unlocked door somewhere.

So?

So I'm saying
whoever was here

last night probably had a key.

The downfalls of renting
a shared space, I suppose.

You know someone with a key
who might have had a grudge

last night?

You let me know if you
find who fits that bill.

Sorry.

Didn't mean to wake you up.

I didn't mean to fall asleep.

Annie in bed?

Thanks for staying with her.

Something happened to the
sculpture, and I had to fix it.

Really?

Yeah.

Is everything OK now?

Yeah, mostly.

How was Annie tonight?

She was fine.

A little worried.

About what?

Um, I think with Christmas
and the festival coming up,

she's concerned about, well,
that something she wants

might not happen.

Has she been
looking under the tree

again because I got more
stuff stashed away for her,

if that's--

No, I-- well, maybe
that will set her at ease.

Yeah.

You all right?

Has something ever happened
that you couldn't explain?

What?

Like UFOs, crop circles?

No, not exactly.

Could you ever believe?

Excuse me.
Sorry.

That's OK.

It's late, and
you've had a bad day.

Just long.

It's better now.

We can talk tomorrow.

You sure?

Oh, hey, would you like to
go out with me again maybe

sometime after Christmas?

I'd like that.

I'd like that, too.

Morning.

Hi.

Um, I got to get
back to the warehouse

and finish up before
Joe and a couple

of others come to move it.

Oh, when does
the festival start?

Just after dark.

I'm really going to have to
hustle to come get you guys.

If it's easier, we
could just meet you there.

That'd be great.

Could you?

- Thanks.
- Sure.

Tell Annie to bundle up.

It's going to be cold.

I will.

All right, all right.

Let's get this thing loaded.

Delicately.

You break it, you buy it.

Mr. Artiste, I'll
have to admit,

I didn't think you'd
get it done in time.

I know.

Can't express how twisted
it is you seem disappointed.

All right.

Hey, let's get moving.

Festival will be starting soon.

Let's get a truck in here.

Mr. Jacobs.

Mrs. Harris.

Merry Christmas.

Is this your
creation back here?

Yeah, Martin Chambers is
going to unveil it pretty soon.

Oh, good.

I can't wait to see it.

Is Annie coming?

Yeah, she's coming with Jade.

Miss Frost.

Who?

Jade Frost, the
choir teacher.

We don't have
a choir teacher.

Just Mr. Kyle for music.

You sure?

Jade Frost.

She's new this year.

The only new teacher we got
this year was Charlie Bennett.

Hey, Michael.

- I'm going to go say hi.
- OK.

I'm going to keep
looking for your dad.

- Good luck.
- Thanks.

Annie.

Hey, dad.

I'll see you later.

Where's Jade?

She went to look for you.

What's wrong?

Annie, Jade's not
who she says she is.

She's not really a
teacher at your school.

Dad, it's not what you think.

You know, don't you?

Yeah.

You know who she really is?

We wanted to
tell you, honest.

I think you better tell
me everything right now.

She's the ice princess.

Annie.

She is, dad.
She's magic.

What?

Did she tell you that?

She didn't have to tell me.

I know it.

No, honey, she's
not an ice princess.

Yes, she is.

She came alive because
of Christmas magic

and if you don't believe,
she'll be gone forever.

She came alive because
of Christmas magic?

Like-- like in your book?

No.

Well, yeah.

But--

Annie, listen to
me carefully, OK?

- Jade is a liar.
- No.

She's what they call
a con artist, which

is someone who tricks
people into thinking

they're someone they're not.

That's not true.

The truth is, honey, we
just don't know who she is

or what her intentions
are, but I'm going

to put a stop to it right now.

No, you can't.

She's magic.

Don't you recognize
her from the sculpture?

Jade.

Hi.

We need to talk.

Annie told you, didn't she?

I've heard enough.

We can start with the fact that
you're not actually a teacher

at my daughter's school.

No.

So you admit you lied to me?

I didn't want to, but
Annie just thought that--

Don't put this on her.

Annie's a child.

My child.

Whatever you've got
going on in your life

that you felt compelled
to lie your way into ours

is not fair to her
because she believes you

and whatever story
you told her.

And you don't?

I don't know
who you even are.

Are you even a teacher at all?

Are you in trouble?

You know what, this,
you are not my problem.

Wait.

Look, I'm sorry that I wasn't
truthful with you, Ben,

but I never lied to Annie.

What about calling
yourself an ice princess?

What do you call that?

What if it were true?

Well, if that's
really what you believe,

then you are clearly not well.

That's what you think?

I don't know what to think.

I try to understand, but
I can't because you've

kept things from me.

We need stability in our lives.

Annie needs that.

And this is about the
furthest thing from it.

So I'm not going to allow you
to stick around and break our--

her heart.

You need to get your things
and move on before Annie

and I get home tonight.

I never meant to hurt you.

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And just to show you just
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I would like to present
you with Santa's sleigh.

Ha-ha.

Yes!

It's amazing.

Crafted by our very
own Ben Jacobs,

who, in spite of all
odds, has crafted this--

Goodbye.

Jade.

She left.

Who are-- wait.

You're him.

I'm a friend.

Please let her stay.

Oh, Annie, it's not up to me.

Then come with me.

Together, we can
convince my dad.

At least, we have to
try for Jade's sake.

She can't go.

Your father's belief in
your wish and Christmas magic

won't change anything.

But I thought he had
to believe by tonight,

so she can stay.

That's what Jade said.

His belief doesn't
affect the magic in Jade,

but it will help her decide
if she wants to stay.

I have to get my dad.

We have to make sure she stays.

Do we still have till midnight?

She will decide by then,
but you've got to hurry.

Good luck, dear Annie.

It's amazing.

Thank you.

They seem so real.

How do you get
them to come alive?

How do you make
them come alive?

Alive.

What happened?

I was hoping
you could tell me.

She's magic.

Don't you recognize
her from the sculpture?

Hi.

She was the sculpture.

Um, what?

Sorry.

Excuse me.

Can't be.

You need help with
any of your things?

Things?

Like stuff from
your apartment,

maybe, or some clothes?

Like something
more comfortable.

Oh, no.

I-- I don't have
any other clothes.

The dress.

Dad.
Dad.

- Annie.
- Quick.

We don't have much time.

You have to believe me and even
if you don't, Jade needs us.

The ice princess sculpture.

It wasn't the storm
that broke it, was it?

No, it was her becoming real.

Let's go find Jade.

I think she'd go home.

We'll go there then.

Dead.

It can't be dead now.

What are we going to do?

Car trouble?

Yeah.

Who's this?

Hello, Benjamin.

Hi.

Looks like you could
use a little help.

Well, unless you know how
to fix this, it's not much

you can do.

Oh, I don't know.

Try it again.

I don't know you, do I?

I've got one of those faces.

Go ahead and try the engine.

OK.

But how did you--

You've got to hurry.

- Jade needs you.
- Dad, come on.

OK.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Can't you go any faster?

Not in one piece.

We'll make it, sweetheart.

Dad, hurry!

No.

No.

We were too late.

You can't be gone.

You just can't be.

Hey.

I want her back.

Me too.

But you believe now.

But you didn't know
that, and I was too late.

What difference does
it make what I believe

and reaching you in time?

I'm not magic.

I never was.

Whatever magic
there exists in you.

It always has.

And not me or anyone else or
any clock can take that away.

It's your right to stay.

Not for me or Annie,
but for yourself.

I was content with
just me and Annie.

It was easier.

Simpler.

I was afraid to
change anything.

And now I'm just
afraid of losing you.

I don't know how any
of this was possible,

but I know it's real.

You have to be because what
I feel for you is real.

Dad.

Yeah, I know.

Dad.

Jade.

You came back.

I did.

Oh, you're freezing.

You're so warm.

Here.

Thanks.

You're back.

Really back?

I think so.

And this time, if it's
all right with you,

I'd like to stay a while.

I wouldn't mind that at all.

Is that all right?

All right?

It's perfect.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, I have one question.

Just one?

Is it too late
for hot chocolate?

Never, right?

Right.