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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:04,004 --> 00:00:07,073 Hi, friends. Read-Along-Michelle here. 2 00:00:07,107 --> 00:00:09,075 And today, we are reading one of 3 00:00:09,109 --> 00:00:11,378 my favorite Christmas stories. 4 00:00:11,411 --> 00:00:13,380 Sound it out with me. 5 00:00:13,413 --> 00:00:17,150 "The Most Magical Christmas Stocking". 6 00:00:17,183 --> 00:00:19,152 And this story is about a girl who gets gifted the 7 00:00:19,185 --> 00:00:21,321 most beautiful stocking from her grandmother, 8 00:00:21,354 --> 00:00:23,223 but this isn't just any stocking. 9 00:00:23,256 --> 00:00:25,825 No, this stocking is able to make 10 00:00:25,859 --> 00:00:28,395 one wish come true on Christmas. 11 00:00:28,428 --> 00:00:29,562 So follow along with me- 12 00:00:29,596 --> 00:00:30,497 onand if you getue stuck on a word, 13 00:00:30,530 --> 00:00:32,399 don't worry about it, because just like 14 00:00:32,432 --> 00:00:34,467 the magical stocking, I am here to remind you 15 00:00:34,501 --> 00:00:36,236 that anything is possible. 16 00:00:36,269 --> 00:00:38,438 And wishes really do come true. 17 00:00:43,743 --> 00:00:44,844 Hi, Dad. 18 00:00:44,878 --> 00:00:47,847 Hey, Michi. How's your day? 19 00:00:47,881 --> 00:00:49,783 HMwah.d. Good, how are you? 20 00:00:49,816 --> 00:00:51,484 Good. You look beautiful today. 21 00:00:51,518 --> 00:00:53,420 Thank you! 22 00:00:53,453 --> 00:00:55,422 - Guess what? - What? 23 00:00:55,455 --> 00:00:57,323 - I'm in love. - Oh. 24 00:00:57,357 --> 00:00:59,359 I think I finally found the one. 25 00:01:01,194 --> 00:01:03,196 - Ain't she a beaut? - Yeah! 26 00:01:03,229 --> 00:01:04,240 But I mean, gonna be a little hard to fit her 27 00:01:04,264 --> 00:01:06,299 under the Christmas tree. 28 00:01:06,332 --> 00:01:07,767 We're gonna need a bigger tree. 29 00:01:07,801 --> 00:01:09,836 under the-Wait. tmas tree. 30 00:01:09,869 --> 00:01:11,371 Aren't you nervous though, 31 00:01:11,404 --> 00:01:13,506 buying a boat off the internet? 32 00:01:13,540 --> 00:01:16,142 I mean, it's basically gonna be your new home. 33 00:01:16,176 --> 00:01:19,179 No, no, people buy entire houses off the internet now. 34 00:01:19,212 --> 00:01:20,513 You should see some of these ads. 35 00:01:20,547 --> 00:01:22,515 People are practically giving houses away. 36 00:01:22,549 --> 00:01:24,351 - Gee, sign me up. - Yeah. 37 00:01:24,384 --> 00:01:26,553 Wish me luck, okay? If this works out, 38 00:01:26,586 --> 00:01:29,522 I'll be sailing around the world by Valentine's Day. 39 00:01:29,556 --> 00:01:31,658 Then I wish you zero luck. 40 00:01:31,825 --> 00:01:33,393 I love you too. 41 00:01:38,264 --> 00:01:42,235 I love ♪ou too. 42 00:01:42,268 --> 00:01:44,904 Hm-hm, hot chocolate for you. 43 00:01:44,938 --> 00:01:46,906 Auntie Michelle! 44 00:01:46,940 --> 00:01:48,908 - Oh, hi, baby. - Thank you. 45 00:01:48,942 --> 00:01:50,310 You're welcome.! 46 00:01:50,343 --> 00:01:51,487 Rosie, if you drink that hot chocolate, 47 00:01:51,511 --> 00:01:52,445 it'll count as dessert. 48 00:01:52,479 --> 00:01:54,447 Rk Hot chocolate for you. 49 00:01:54,481 --> 00:01:55,215 Thank you. 50 00:01:55,248 --> 00:01:56,516 If you drink that hot chocolate, 51 00:01:56,549 --> 00:01:57,617 it'll count as dessert. 52 00:01:57,650 --> 00:01:59,319 Different rules, honey. 53 00:01:59,352 --> 00:02:01,197 Plus, it can't count as dessert because I already 54 00:02:01,221 --> 00:02:02,832 have plans to stress eat a yule log in bad. 55 00:02:02,856 --> 00:02:04,624 We got bad news. 56 00:02:04,657 --> 00:02:07,193 No, baby, it's not bad news. 57 00:02:07,227 --> 00:02:08,361 This is beautiful. 58 00:02:08,395 --> 00:02:10,196 You keep working on that, okay? 59 00:02:10,230 --> 00:02:11,931 It's terrible news. 60 00:02:11,965 --> 00:02:13,933 My landlord called this morning to tell me 61 00:02:13,967 --> 00:02:15,902 they're selling our building. 62 00:02:15,935 --> 00:02:18,938 My landlOh, no! led this mornil'm sorry. me 63 00:02:18,972 --> 00:02:20,216 Although we did know that was a possibility 64 00:02:20,240 --> 00:02:21,141 when we found it. 65 00:02:21,174 --> 00:02:22,451 I mean, that's why the rent was so cheap. 66 00:02:22,475 --> 00:02:24,277 I know, and it did help me save. 67 00:02:24,310 --> 00:02:26,946 But now, we have to move, again. 68 00:02:26,980 --> 00:02:28,190 So, we'll just find you a new place. 69 00:02:28,214 --> 00:02:31,951 I know, but also, I knew this place was a bad idea, and... 70 00:02:31,985 --> 00:02:34,220 I should have listened to my gut because... 71 00:02:34,254 --> 00:02:37,390 this will be our third apartment, in five years. 72 00:02:37,424 --> 00:02:40,460 And, moving's expensive, but more so, 73 00:02:40,493 --> 00:02:41,704 I'm worried I'm not giving Rosie 74 00:02:41,728 --> 00:02:44,564 the stability she deserves. 75 00:02:44,597 --> 00:02:46,966 - Yes, you are. - Am I? 76 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:48,444 I mean, she already divides time between 77 00:02:48,468 --> 00:02:50,537 her dad's house and mine, and... 78 00:02:50,570 --> 00:02:52,238 you know, his schedule's always changing, 79 00:02:52,272 --> 00:02:53,683 so he can't be relied on, and now we're 80 00:02:53,707 --> 00:02:56,309 moving around all the time? 81 00:02:56,343 --> 00:02:58,511 So hel just want herd on, to feel secure. 82 00:02:58,545 --> 00:03:01,381 Moving around alShe does. e? 83 00:03:01,414 --> 00:03:03,516 I wish I could just win the lottery and, 84 00:03:03,550 --> 00:03:05,418 and buy you a house. 85 00:03:05,452 --> 00:03:07,320 Oh, oh, we could do, wiwe could do, um, d, 86 00:03:07,354 --> 00:03:08,431 what's it called? The crowd, crowd funding! 87 00:03:08,455 --> 00:03:11,591 No! I am not a charity case. 88 00:03:11,624 --> 00:03:14,327 And also, you're sweet, but, this is not your problem. 89 00:03:14,361 --> 00:03:17,464 Keri, if it's your problem, it is my problem. 90 00:03:17,497 --> 00:03:19,008 And also, you're sweet, but, this iSo, we will... blem. 91 00:03:19,032 --> 00:03:20,934 Figure it out, together. 92 00:03:20,967 --> 00:03:22,602 I hope so. 93 00:03:34,481 --> 00:03:36,349 But I want something on my desk later today. 94 00:03:36,383 --> 00:03:38,752 Dan, give me your pitch for a holiday article. 95 00:03:38,785 --> 00:03:41,321 Excuse me? That is not my beat. 96 00:03:41,354 --> 00:03:43,065 Dan, in the time it took you to utter that sentence, 97 00:03:43,089 --> 00:03:44,600 a dozen local newspapers were shut down, 98 00:03:44,624 --> 00:03:48,528 so everything is everybody's beat now, okay? 99 00:03:48,561 --> 00:03:51,731 Let's try this again. Gimme that pitch. 100 00:03:51,765 --> 00:03:53,700 Oh, okay, okay, how about this? 101 00:03:53,733 --> 00:03:55,044 Let's try this again. Christmas cyber-crime. 102 00:03:55,068 --> 00:03:57,070 Is Santa Claus, stealing your identity? 103 00:03:57,103 --> 00:03:59,372 Okay, back to your desks. 104 00:04:01,107 --> 00:04:04,044 ICome on, man!, I need warm and fuzzies. 105 00:04:04,077 --> 00:04:05,645 I need readers. 106 00:04:05,679 --> 00:04:09,482 I need advertising revenue so we can all keep our jobs. 107 00:04:09,516 --> 00:04:10,960 And I need to write a story with meaning. 108 00:04:10,984 --> 00:04:12,318 Well, you're the writer, Dan. 109 00:04:12,352 --> 00:04:14,988 It's your job to give a story meaning. 110 00:04:15,021 --> 00:04:18,458 I want something. I mean it. 111 00:04:18,491 --> 00:04:22,595 ♪ 112 00:04:22,629 --> 00:04:27,467 ♪ 113 00:04:27,500 --> 00:04:32,372 ♪ 114 00:04:32,405 --> 00:04:37,377 ♪ 115 00:04:37,410 --> 00:04:42,382 ♪ 116 00:04:42,415 --> 00:04:47,520 ♪ 117 00:04:47,554 --> 00:04:52,492 ♪ 118 00:04:52,525 --> 00:04:57,630 ♪ 119 00:04:57,664 --> 00:05:00,767 ♪ 120 00:05:00,800 --> 00:05:02,469 But it's the coolest story! 121 00:05:02,502 --> 00:05:04,637 This kid, over the course of two years, traded up, 122 00:05:04,671 --> 00:05:06,573 so he starts with a, a rubber band, 123 00:05:06,606 --> 00:05:09,109 and then he'd trade for a blender, and then a laptop, 124 00:05:09,142 --> 00:05:11,478 and eventually he traded up to a house. 125 00:05:11,511 --> 00:05:12,612 Amazing. 126 00:05:12,645 --> 00:05:14,481 The power of the human spirit, huh? 127 00:05:14,514 --> 00:05:15,882 Your enthusiasm is noted, 128 00:05:15,915 --> 00:05:17,817 but my point is you could do this. 129 00:05:17,851 --> 00:05:19,452 Except that kid had two years, 130 00:05:19,486 --> 00:05:22,122 and apparently a lot of energy and optimism, 131 00:05:22,155 --> 00:05:23,456 none of which I share. 132 00:05:23,490 --> 00:05:26,126 Well, then, I could do it. 133 00:05:26,159 --> 00:05:28,728 - Are you joking? - No, I mean, I want to help. 134 00:05:28,762 --> 00:05:30,630 I feel guilty. I'm partially responsible since 135 00:05:30,663 --> 00:05:32,699 I found you the apartment, and you know, 136 00:05:32,732 --> 00:05:34,076 unless you and Rosie want to move in with me? 137 00:05:34,100 --> 00:05:35,669 I found you the apartment, an, 138 00:05:35,702 --> 00:05:38,138 unlesOkay, well then, want why not just let me try? 139 00:05:38,171 --> 00:05:41,474 I found yCome on, partment, try trading for a house? 140 00:05:41,508 --> 00:05:42,952 UnlesOOkay, when you, want why say it like thattry? 141 00:05:42,976 --> 00:05:45,478 I fit does sound kindaent, try tcrazy, but... house? 142 00:05:45,512 --> 00:05:46,413 You know, I was reading the article 143 00:05:46,446 --> 00:05:48,682 and I just felt like... something clicked, 144 00:05:48,715 --> 00:05:50,483 and I know that click. It just means that- 145 00:05:50,517 --> 00:05:51,727 That it's time for one of Michelle's 146 00:05:51,751 --> 00:05:52,619 harebrained schemes? 147 00:05:52,652 --> 00:05:55,488 You say harebrained schemes, I say... 148 00:05:55,522 --> 00:05:58,625 - Imaginative solutions. - Then I guess, fine. 149 00:05:58,658 --> 00:06:01,194 Spend two years trying to trade for a house. 150 00:06:01,227 --> 00:06:02,838 But Rosie and I have to be out of our place by 151 00:06:02,862 --> 00:06:06,132 February 1st, so I'll be on the apartment hunt. 152 00:06:06,166 --> 00:06:07,476 Well, what if I can do it before then? 153 00:06:07,500 --> 00:06:08,702 Every project loves a deadline. 154 00:06:08,735 --> 00:06:10,637 Agree to disagree. 155 00:06:10,670 --> 00:06:13,773 Okay, well, what if I can do it by Christmas? 156 00:06:13,807 --> 00:06:15,742 ♪ 157 00:06:15,775 --> 00:06:17,444 This Christmas? 158 00:06:17,477 --> 00:06:18,721 The same Christmas that's ten days away? 159 00:06:18,745 --> 00:06:19,879 Why not? 160 00:06:19,913 --> 00:06:22,515 Because that kid took two years to trade for a house, 161 00:06:22,549 --> 00:06:25,485 and you're gonna do it in less than two weeks? 162 00:06:25,518 --> 00:06:27,220 If it is doable, then I will do it. 163 00:06:27,253 --> 00:06:30,590 Or I will go down trying. 164 00:06:30,623 --> 00:06:33,093 Okay, I can see, that you've really 165 00:06:33,126 --> 00:06:34,928 latched onto this, so... 166 00:06:34,961 --> 00:06:37,163 fine, you have my blessing. 167 00:06:37,197 --> 00:06:38,765 But, I don't want Rosie to know. 168 00:06:38,798 --> 00:06:40,109 I don't want her to get her hopes up. 169 00:06:40,133 --> 00:06:41,468 But, I don't want RosieDeal.now. 170 00:06:41,501 --> 00:06:42,545 And please, make it anonymous. 171 00:06:42,569 --> 00:06:44,537 I don't need people thinking I'm a charity case. 172 00:06:44,571 --> 00:06:46,639 Okay, it's not charity, it is trade. 173 00:06:46,673 --> 00:06:48,608 And I know you love an impossible project, 174 00:06:48,641 --> 00:06:51,678 but don't get your hopes up. Okay? 175 00:06:51,711 --> 00:06:53,747 I will take that as a pep talk. 176 00:06:53,780 --> 00:06:56,516 You will take anything as a pep talk. 177 00:06:56,549 --> 00:06:58,651 I w-Love you. hat Love you too. 178 00:07:01,654 --> 00:07:05,825 ♪ THIS IS THE SWEETEST SEASON ♪ 179 00:07:05,859 --> 00:07:08,661 ♪ 180 00:07:08,695 --> 00:07:13,566 ♪ I KNOW THAT LOVE'S THE REASON ♪ 181 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:15,902 ♪ 182 00:07:15,935 --> 00:07:19,272 ♪ LIGHTS ON THE TREES... ♪ 183 00:07:19,305 --> 00:07:23,276 ♪ AND YOU HERE WITH ME ♪ 184 00:07:23,309 --> 00:07:24,544 ♪ THIS IS THE ♪ 185 00:07:26,279 --> 00:07:28,782 ♪ SWEETEST SEASON ♪ 186 00:07:28,815 --> 00:07:33,787 ♪ 187 00:07:33,820 --> 00:07:38,658 ♪ 188 00:07:38,692 --> 00:07:43,663 ♪ 189 00:07:43,697 --> 00:07:46,599 ♪ 190 00:07:49,569 --> 00:07:51,538 I knew you'd forget about the 191 00:07:51,571 --> 00:07:54,574 ugly Christmas sweater party today, so... 192 00:07:54,607 --> 00:07:58,645 I consciously chose to excise this from my memory. 193 00:07:58,678 --> 00:08:00,747 Well, Kuzora wants to see you, 194 00:08:00,780 --> 00:08:04,284 and he's feeling very festive, so... 195 00:08:04,317 --> 00:08:06,019 you might want to don the sweater. 196 00:08:06,219 --> 00:08:09,122 ♪ 197 00:08:09,155 --> 00:08:11,925 Dan, Dan, come here. 198 00:08:11,958 --> 00:08:13,560 What's up? 199 00:08:13,593 --> 00:08:15,729 So, I'm up late last night doing your job, 200 00:08:15,762 --> 00:08:18,298 scouring the internet for a story... 201 00:08:18,331 --> 00:08:22,736 when what do I stumble across? 202 00:08:22,769 --> 00:08:24,904 "Trading a stocking for a house"? 203 00:08:24,938 --> 00:08:26,639 Read it. 204 00:08:26,673 --> 00:08:28,308 Ah, "This isn't just a stocking." 205 00:08:28,341 --> 00:08:31,711 It's a family heirloom my grandma made for me. 206 00:08:31,745 --> 00:08:34,147 This stocking has seen our family through ups and downs, 207 00:08:34,314 --> 00:08:35,782 loves and losses. 208 00:08:35,815 --> 00:08:37,817 "This stocking is basically our family crest." 209 00:08:37,851 --> 00:08:40,653 - Oh, that's sweet. - Mm-hm, it gets better. 210 00:08:40,687 --> 00:08:42,889 "Now I'm looking to trade the stocking for a house." 211 00:08:42,922 --> 00:08:45,792 She's trying to trade a sock for a house, hm. 212 00:08:45,825 --> 00:08:47,861 Keep reading! 213 00:08:47,894 --> 00:08:50,330 "To give the ultimate Christmas present of" 214 00:08:50,363 --> 00:08:53,366 providing a forever home for someone I love dearly. 215 00:08:53,400 --> 00:08:54,200 And no, I don't think 216 00:08:54,234 --> 00:08:55,769 you'll trade a stocking for a house, 217 00:08:55,802 --> 00:08:57,771 but maybe you can help me on my way? 218 00:08:57,804 --> 00:08:59,372 "You'll need a houseking by Christmas." 219 00:08:59,406 --> 00:09:01,174 She wants a house heby Christmas. ay? 220 00:09:01,341 --> 00:09:02,942 Is that all? Wow. 221 00:09:02,976 --> 00:09:05,345 "Many thanks. Trading Up Christmas." 222 00:09:05,378 --> 00:09:08,014 Well, as I previously stated, 223 00:09:08,048 --> 00:09:09,325 "Many thanks. Tthis is not my beat." 224 00:09:09,349 --> 00:09:11,685 Well, and as previously stated, 225 00:09:11,718 --> 00:09:14,220 you want to keep your job, right? 226 00:09:14,254 --> 00:09:16,322 Readers love this pkind of story. ed, 227 00:09:16,356 --> 00:09:18,124 So find her! 228 00:09:18,291 --> 00:09:22,696 Readers love this pkind of♪story. ed, 229 00:09:22,729 --> 00:09:24,197 ♪ 230 00:09:25,799 --> 00:09:28,401 ♪ DOO-DOO-DOO DOO-DOO-DOO-DOO ♪ 231 00:09:28,435 --> 00:09:30,837 ♪ IT'S COMING DOWN... ♪ 232 00:09:30,870 --> 00:09:32,405 ♪ ALL THE FLURRIES DANCING AROUND ♪ 233 00:09:34,407 --> 00:09:36,009 ♪ OH, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE ♪ 234 00:09:36,042 --> 00:09:39,713 ♪ BUT YOU'RE KEEPING MY HEART WARM... ♪ 235 00:09:39,746 --> 00:09:43,149 ♪ IN THIS CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND ♪ 236 00:09:45,352 --> 00:09:48,722 ♪ GOT SOME COCOA HOT ON THE STOVE ♪ 237 00:09:48,755 --> 00:09:52,425 ♪ COZY UP WITH YOU BY THE FIRESIDE ♪ 238 00:09:52,459 --> 00:09:54,394 ♪ GOT SOME COCOA HOT ON THE STOVE ♪ ♪ WE'LL WARM ♪ 239 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:58,698 ♪ IN THIS CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND ♪ 240 00:09:58,732 --> 00:09:59,933 ♪ YOU AND I DECEMBER DREAMING ♪ 241 00:10:02,369 --> 00:10:05,872 ♪ EACH AND EVERY DAY ♪ 242 00:10:05,905 --> 00:10:10,043 ♪ THAT LOVELY WINTER MAGIC'S ALL WE NEED ♪ 243 00:10:12,812 --> 00:10:16,750 ♪ MAKE A FROSTY FRIEND WITH A CARROT NOSE ♪ 244 00:10:16,783 --> 00:10:20,420 ♪ WHO KNOWS HOW TO TURN A PHRASE ♪ 245 00:10:20,453 --> 00:10:24,958 ♪ I COULDN'T BE IN BETTER COMPANY ♪ 246 00:10:24,991 --> 00:10:26,993 ♪ WHO KNOWS HOW TO TURN A PHRASE ♪ ♪ 247 00:10:27,027 --> 00:10:31,197 ♪ DA-DA DOO-DOO-DOO DOO-DOO-DOO-DOO ♪ 248 00:10:31,231 --> 00:10:34,968 ♪ WHO KNOWS HOW TO TURN A PHRASE ♪ ♪ DOO-DOO-DOO DOO-DOO-DOO-DOO ♪ 249 00:10:37,804 --> 00:10:39,706 Are you Trading Up Christmas? 250 00:10:40,940 --> 00:10:42,676 Not me. 251 00:10:43,810 --> 00:10:46,780 - Trading Up Christmas? - No, not me. 252 00:10:50,483 --> 00:10:52,452 You must be Trading Up Christmas. 253 00:10:52,485 --> 00:10:53,653 Can you imagine 254 00:10:53,687 --> 00:10:57,424 if that was my real name? Wouldn't that be-Sorry, um... 255 00:10:57,457 --> 00:10:59,859 [Yeah, hi. Michelle Kostka. 256 00:10:59,893 --> 00:11:02,896 Dan Bautissa. 257 00:11:02,929 --> 00:11:04,030 Cool sock. 258 00:11:04,064 --> 00:11:06,833 - Ugly sweater. - Yeah, I get that lot. 259 00:11:08,802 --> 00:11:10,270 So, is this what you do for a living? 260 00:11:10,437 --> 00:11:11,838 No, ah... 261 00:11:11,871 --> 00:11:12,906 I'm a reading specialist. 262 00:11:12,939 --> 00:11:16,142 I create programs that foster literacy in schools. 263 00:11:16,176 --> 00:11:18,745 I also work with kids who have learning challenges. 264 00:11:18,778 --> 00:11:21,481 And I have YouTube channel, where I teach reading. 265 00:11:21,514 --> 00:11:23,492 I also work with kids who haVery cool, very cool.s. 266 00:11:23,516 --> 00:11:24,627 What about you? What do you do? 267 00:11:24,651 --> 00:11:26,295 I alsolt's funny yous who haVery should ask.cool.s. 268 00:11:26,319 --> 00:11:28,955 I happen to be a journalist for... 269 00:11:28,988 --> 00:11:30,824 Worcester Watch. 270 00:11:30,857 --> 00:11:32,158 Did you email me earlier today? 271 00:11:32,192 --> 00:11:33,769 Yeah, but I was hoping that we could discuss it 272 00:11:33,793 --> 00:11:35,504 a little further, you know, it's just one article. 273 00:11:35,528 --> 00:11:36,672 YeaThere's nothingping that wto discuss. cuss it 274 00:11:36,696 --> 00:11:39,165 Like I said, the person who I'm getting this house for 275 00:11:39,199 --> 00:11:40,767 doesn't want any attention. 276 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:42,535 Then we won't include them. 277 00:11:42,569 --> 00:11:45,105 But, you lied to get me here. 278 00:11:45,138 --> 00:11:46,506 I did not lie. 279 00:11:46,539 --> 00:11:47,440 You said you were coming to trade. 280 00:11:47,474 --> 00:11:49,075 I am here to trade. I'm gonna trade you 281 00:11:49,109 --> 00:11:52,479 your story for the most precious asset of all... 282 00:11:52,512 --> 00:11:53,780 publicity. 283 00:11:53,813 --> 00:11:56,783 You can keep your "publicity". 284 00:11:56,816 --> 00:11:58,284 But I'll take your sweater. 285 00:11:58,451 --> 00:11:59,819 ♪ 286 00:11:59,853 --> 00:12:01,221 The sweater off my back? 287 00:12:01,254 --> 00:12:03,990 The sweater you came to trade. 288 00:12:04,024 --> 00:12:07,861 Okay. You want it, it's yours. 289 00:12:07,894 --> 00:12:13,033 ♪ 290 00:12:13,066 --> 00:12:15,068 Thank you. 291 00:12:15,101 --> 00:12:17,504 ♪ 292 00:12:19,906 --> 00:12:22,275 Trade one, and done. 293 00:12:22,475 --> 00:12:26,546 ♪ 294 00:12:26,579 --> 00:12:28,148 Thanks a bunch. 295 00:12:28,181 --> 00:12:30,550 And good luck with whatever your story ends up being. 296 00:12:30,583 --> 00:12:32,485 I hope you find it honestly. 297 00:12:32,519 --> 00:12:37,957 ♪ 298 00:12:37,991 --> 00:12:42,962 ♪ 299 00:12:42,996 --> 00:12:46,833 ♪ 300 00:12:48,435 --> 00:12:53,873 ♪ 301 00:12:53,907 --> 00:12:59,012 ♪ 302 00:12:59,045 --> 00:13:03,917 ♪ 303 00:13:03,950 --> 00:13:08,555 ♪ 304 00:13:10,924 --> 00:13:15,995 ♪ 305 00:13:22,535 --> 00:13:27,874 ♪ 306 00:13:29,976 --> 00:13:34,381 ♪ 307 00:13:34,547 --> 00:13:38,251 ♪ 308 00:13:40,487 --> 00:13:43,623 ♪ 309 00:13:45,525 --> 00:13:46,526 Hello? 310 00:13:46,559 --> 00:13:49,062 You missed the ugly Christmas sweater party! 311 00:13:49,095 --> 00:13:51,564 I don't know if I'd say I missed it. 312 00:13:51,598 --> 00:13:53,633 YoCute. Did you ugly Chrfind Trading Up? arty! 313 00:13:53,667 --> 00:13:55,101 I did, she's not interested. 314 00:13:55,135 --> 00:13:56,936 Well, get her interested because I want 315 00:13:56,970 --> 00:13:59,506 this story in two days. 316 00:13:59,539 --> 00:14:01,975 Well, get her interested Alright, we'll see. 317 00:14:02,008 --> 00:14:04,044 ♪ 318 00:14:04,077 --> 00:14:05,655 Do you want me to break down these boxes? 319 00:14:05,679 --> 00:14:07,180 No, I'm gonna use them for packing. 320 00:14:07,213 --> 00:14:09,182 We're actually seeing an apartment later. 321 00:14:09,215 --> 00:14:09,849 Oh? 322 00:14:09,883 --> 00:14:10,717 A little out of our budget, 323 00:14:10,750 --> 00:14:12,652 but slim pickings this time of year. 324 00:14:12,686 --> 00:14:14,921 A littlMommy! Mommy! budget, 325 00:14:14,954 --> 00:14:17,090 This is the house I'm going to buy us. 326 00:14:17,123 --> 00:14:18,443 I'm going to sell hot chocolate at 327 00:14:18,591 --> 00:14:19,959 Santa's Story Village, 328 00:14:19,993 --> 00:14:21,961 and then use the money to buy us a house. 329 00:14:21,995 --> 00:14:23,663 It's going to have a room for each of us, 330 00:14:23,697 --> 00:14:25,932 and a really big backyard. 331 00:14:25,965 --> 00:14:28,668 Rosie, you are so sweet. 332 00:14:28,702 --> 00:14:31,137 But houses can cost a lot of money. 333 00:14:31,171 --> 00:14:35,008 Then I'm just gonna have to sell a lot of hot chocolate. 334 00:14:35,041 --> 00:14:37,110 BuShe's tenaciousst like her auntie. 335 00:14:38,545 --> 00:14:43,016 ♪ 336 00:14:47,053 --> 00:14:49,222 "Willing to trade your sweater for a box of 337 00:14:49,255 --> 00:14:51,358 Christmas lights." 338 00:14:51,391 --> 00:14:53,059 "Some lights work." 339 00:14:53,093 --> 00:14:55,662 Some lights work? Ugh! 340 00:14:57,330 --> 00:15:02,235 ♪ 341 00:15:02,268 --> 00:15:05,338 ♪ 342 00:15:07,273 --> 00:15:11,644 ♪ 343 00:15:11,678 --> 00:15:14,347 ♪ 344 00:15:19,352 --> 00:15:24,491 ♪ 345 00:15:26,292 --> 00:15:29,162 ♪ 346 00:15:29,195 --> 00:15:32,399 Even though I don't think it was lying... 347 00:15:32,432 --> 00:15:34,067 I want to apologize. 348 00:15:35,101 --> 00:15:37,203 It's fine. Apology accepted. 349 00:15:37,237 --> 00:15:39,039 Really? 350 00:15:39,072 --> 00:15:41,741 Doesn't sound like you accept my apology. 351 00:15:41,775 --> 00:15:43,019 Obviously, I accept your apology. 352 00:15:43,043 --> 00:15:44,210 I'm here, aren't I? 353 00:15:44,244 --> 00:15:46,312 OBesides, it's just yone article. 354 00:15:46,346 --> 00:15:48,081 And you're right, it probably will be 355 00:15:48,114 --> 00:15:50,083 Ogood for my cause, so let's get it over with. 356 00:15:50,116 --> 00:15:52,085 Oh, but first, I have a caveat. 357 00:15:52,118 --> 00:15:53,229 As I told you before, so lethe person that with. 358 00:15:53,253 --> 00:15:55,522 I'm getting the house for wants to remain anonymous 359 00:15:55,722 --> 00:15:58,491 so, no digging. Deal? 360 00:15:58,658 --> 00:16:00,060 Deal. 361 00:16:00,093 --> 00:16:02,195 As far as the trading, what's your plan? 362 00:16:02,228 --> 00:16:04,364 My plan? 363 00:16:04,397 --> 00:16:06,166 As far as the trading, whMy plan is... n? 364 00:16:06,199 --> 00:16:08,234 Not to reinvent the wheel. 365 00:16:08,268 --> 00:16:10,637 You know, people have been trading for houses before me. 366 00:16:10,670 --> 00:16:12,105 I've been reading their stories. 367 00:16:12,138 --> 00:16:14,307 - I identified a pattern. - And what is it? 368 00:16:14,341 --> 00:16:15,818 You have to trade up enough times to get a 369 00:16:15,842 --> 00:16:18,144 big ticket item- so, a laptop or 370 00:16:18,178 --> 00:16:20,313 a gaming console, and then a vehicle. 371 00:16:20,347 --> 00:16:24,050 And from there, you trade up to a house. 372 00:16:24,084 --> 00:16:26,386 Okay. And you really think this is gonna work? 373 00:16:26,419 --> 00:16:27,787 I do. 374 00:16:27,821 --> 00:16:29,489 Seems like it's gonna require a lot of... 375 00:16:29,522 --> 00:16:30,790 kindness from strangers. 376 00:16:30,824 --> 00:16:33,259 Wouldn't that be a wild news ticker for you? 377 00:16:33,293 --> 00:16:34,194 Breaking news! 378 00:16:34,227 --> 00:16:37,130 Christmas inspires kindness in strangers. 379 00:16:37,163 --> 00:16:38,798 Well, actually, I'm a print journalist, 380 00:16:38,832 --> 00:16:41,334 so it would be a headline. 381 00:16:41,368 --> 00:16:43,470 Well, actually, I'This is going well. t, 382 00:16:43,503 --> 00:16:45,238 so it would bl think so.e. 383 00:16:46,706 --> 00:16:48,308 You better get a move on. I need a story. 384 00:16:48,341 --> 00:16:49,485 Oh, well, I'll get right to it, 385 00:16:49,509 --> 00:16:51,344 since you've got a deadline. 386 00:16:52,779 --> 00:16:55,348 Oh-Dan? I, I'll get-Yeah? to it, 387 00:16:55,382 --> 00:16:58,284 You know that stocking I traded you? 388 00:16:58,318 --> 00:16:59,285 Oh-Dan? I, I'll geUh-huh. to it, 389 00:16:59,319 --> 00:17:01,855 It means a lot to me so, when I get the house, 390 00:17:01,888 --> 00:17:03,590 I'm gonna trade you back for it. 391 00:17:03,623 --> 00:17:04,834 Well, if it means so much to you, 392 00:17:04,858 --> 00:17:06,369 why would you trade it in the first place? 393 00:17:06,393 --> 00:17:09,329 It just felt right. But I'll get it back. 394 00:17:09,362 --> 00:17:11,140 I wouldn't be so sure. I kind of like that little sock. 395 00:17:11,164 --> 00:17:12,332 I might want to hang on to it. 396 00:17:12,365 --> 00:17:14,525 I wouldn't be so sure. I kind of lilt's a stocking.ock. 397 00:17:15,869 --> 00:17:18,405 Okay, well-Oh, and, just between me and you- 398 00:17:18,438 --> 00:17:20,140 off the record- You really think you can 399 00:17:20,173 --> 00:17:21,608 get a house in time for Christmas? 400 00:17:21,775 --> 00:17:23,309 Isn't it kind of like... 401 00:17:23,343 --> 00:17:26,112 trading a cow for magic beans? 402 00:17:26,146 --> 00:17:28,290 I would trade a cow for magic beans any day of the week. 403 00:17:28,314 --> 00:17:30,150 So, yeah, I do think I'm going to get 404 00:17:30,183 --> 00:17:31,351 a house by Christmas. 405 00:17:31,384 --> 00:17:33,153 So, yeah, I do think I'mWatch me. get 406 00:17:33,186 --> 00:17:38,124 a house by♪Christmas. 407 00:17:38,158 --> 00:17:40,193 So, yeah, I do think "Brimming with confidence," 408 00:17:40,226 --> 00:17:42,529 Kostka seems up to the challenge of the trades. 409 00:17:42,562 --> 00:17:46,166 And as she proudly says, 'never hesitate to trade 410 00:17:46,199 --> 00:17:48,601 "the cow for a handful of magic beans'." 411 00:17:48,802 --> 00:17:53,573 ♪ 412 00:17:53,606 --> 00:17:56,176 Excuse me. It's freezing out! 413 00:17:56,209 --> 00:17:57,610 - Hi, Dad. - Hey. 414 00:17:57,644 --> 00:17:59,312 How's the boat hunt going? 415 00:17:59,346 --> 00:18:01,147 Ah, there was a keel issue on the last one, 416 00:18:01,181 --> 00:18:02,115 so I'm back in the market. 417 00:18:02,148 --> 00:18:04,150 How's "Operation Michelle Gets You A House" 418 00:18:04,184 --> 00:18:05,552 "Before Christmas" going? 419 00:18:05,585 --> 00:18:08,388 - Grandpa! - Rosebud, hey! 420 00:18:08,421 --> 00:18:10,290 - Mwah! - Wait. 421 00:18:10,323 --> 00:18:12,225 Mommy, Auntie Michelle's getting us 422 00:18:12,258 --> 00:18:14,627 a house for Christmas? Our own house? 423 00:18:14,661 --> 00:18:16,896 M-Like a forever house? s ge-Um... us 424 00:18:16,930 --> 00:18:21,368 Yes! Ah, I mean, no. 425 00:18:21,401 --> 00:18:24,537 M-LikNo! I'm sorry. use? s I mean, maybe? 426 00:18:24,571 --> 00:18:26,439 So we're getting a house? 427 00:18:26,473 --> 00:18:28,341 I am working on it. 428 00:18:28,375 --> 00:18:30,377 Wow. That's the So webest news ever. ouse? 429 00:18:30,410 --> 00:18:32,278 That's what I asked I amSanta for. n it. 430 00:18:32,312 --> 00:18:34,481 Can you please let me down so I can call Daddy? 431 00:18:34,514 --> 00:18:36,349 That's what I asked I amSantOh.or.n it. 432 00:18:38,251 --> 00:18:39,486 We weren't telling her! 433 00:18:39,519 --> 00:18:41,588 I didn't want her to get her hopes up. 434 00:18:41,621 --> 00:18:44,190 And now she's calling Wher dad. Cover for me. 435 00:18:44,224 --> 00:18:46,359 I didn't see her there, and... 436 00:18:46,393 --> 00:18:47,460 I'm sorry! 437 00:18:49,362 --> 00:18:53,333 ♪ 438 00:18:56,236 --> 00:18:59,506 It is a stocking! 439 00:18:59,539 --> 00:19:01,474 Yeah, it's a stocking. 440 00:19:07,347 --> 00:19:11,384 It is a ♪tocking! 441 00:19:11,418 --> 00:19:13,319 Good start on that article. 442 00:19:13,353 --> 00:19:15,321 Been up an hour, already very sticky. 443 00:19:15,355 --> 00:19:16,699 Yeah, it's getting three times more traction 444 00:19:16,723 --> 00:19:18,324 than my climate piece. 445 00:19:18,358 --> 00:19:20,293 Which, by the way, I have a new pitch for... 446 00:19:20,326 --> 00:19:23,329 "Unwrapping Climate Cost: What You Need To Know." 447 00:19:23,363 --> 00:19:25,598 No. People want good news. 448 00:19:25,632 --> 00:19:27,334 This is good news. 449 00:19:27,367 --> 00:19:29,769 This will pose a solution for, for a green Christmas. 450 00:19:29,936 --> 00:19:31,371 Once again, no. 451 00:19:31,404 --> 00:19:33,373 Also, I already have you on something, 452 00:19:33,406 --> 00:19:35,608 as I've decided to turn Trading Up into a series. 453 00:19:35,642 --> 00:19:39,012 No, no, no, that wase supposed to be a one off. 454 00:19:39,045 --> 00:19:40,513 Then I guess you did too good a job. 455 00:19:40,547 --> 00:19:43,350 So, you follow Trading Up until she gets a house. 456 00:19:43,383 --> 00:19:45,885 That could be my entire journalistic career! 457 00:19:45,919 --> 00:19:48,488 And, and that's IF she gets the house. 458 00:19:48,521 --> 00:19:49,422 That's a big if. 459 00:19:49,456 --> 00:19:52,359 ACall her. Tell her shethe good news.e. 460 00:19:52,392 --> 00:19:54,761 ♪ 461 00:19:54,961 --> 00:19:58,498 ♪ 462 00:19:58,531 --> 00:20:00,033 May I help you? 463 00:20:00,066 --> 00:20:02,302 You're somehow still angry with me? 464 00:20:02,335 --> 00:20:04,471 Ah, you called it a sock! 465 00:20:04,504 --> 00:20:06,773 Family crest didn't quite have the same... 466 00:20:06,940 --> 00:20:08,408 ring to it. 467 00:20:08,441 --> 00:20:10,377 - And magic beans? - What? 468 00:20:10,410 --> 00:20:12,379 That was a direct quote. 469 00:20:12,412 --> 00:20:15,048 Look, if you didn't like the article, you're in luck. 470 00:20:15,081 --> 00:20:17,584 You get a redo. My boss just told me 471 00:20:17,617 --> 00:20:20,053 he's turning the piece into a series, so... 472 00:20:20,086 --> 00:20:20,820 I'm going to be following you around 473 00:20:20,987 --> 00:20:22,589 until you get the house. 474 00:20:22,622 --> 00:20:25,358 I'm sorry. Was that you asking for my consent? 475 00:20:25,392 --> 00:20:28,061 Michelle, may I please follow you around 476 00:20:28,094 --> 00:20:29,029 until you get the house? 477 00:20:29,062 --> 00:20:31,064 I think the coverage will be great for you. 478 00:20:31,097 --> 00:20:32,799 Well, since you asked so nicely... 479 00:20:32,966 --> 00:20:35,402 No. 480 00:20:35,435 --> 00:20:36,803 But since your article did lead to 481 00:20:36,836 --> 00:20:38,672 an uptick in responses... 482 00:20:38,705 --> 00:20:40,306 Fine. 483 00:20:40,340 --> 00:20:42,375 Actually, I'm setting up my next trade right now. 484 00:20:42,409 --> 00:20:44,544 Oh, congrats. What is it? 485 00:20:44,577 --> 00:20:47,047 It is a gift certificate to my Duke's for their now. 486 00:20:47,080 --> 00:20:49,416 Christmas eggnog tasting. 487 00:20:49,449 --> 00:20:51,785 You sure that's a trade up? 488 00:20:51,818 --> 00:20:54,020 I was until you asked me that. 489 00:20:54,054 --> 00:20:55,588 Look, the tasting serves four. 490 00:20:55,622 --> 00:20:58,491 It has monetary value. It's a good gift. 491 00:20:58,525 --> 00:21:02,562 Maybe. But if I were you... 492 00:21:02,595 --> 00:21:05,465 I'd give it a little bit Itmore thought.t. 493 00:21:05,498 --> 00:21:07,434 Okay. 494 00:21:07,467 --> 00:21:08,678 Yeah, I'm gonna pick it up tonight. 495 00:21:08,702 --> 00:21:10,503 Thank you, bye! 496 00:21:10,537 --> 00:21:13,907 Yeah, I'm gonna pick it u♪ tonight. 497 00:21:14,074 --> 00:21:15,842 Thaye! 498 00:21:16,042 --> 00:21:21,414 ♪ 499 00:21:21,448 --> 00:21:24,684 ♪ 500 00:21:24,718 --> 00:21:27,387 You?! You're here. 501 00:21:27,420 --> 00:21:29,556 That's kind of desperate. 502 00:21:29,589 --> 00:21:31,524 - Desperate for eggnog. - Ha-ha. 503 00:21:31,558 --> 00:21:34,127 See what you did there. ThaSeriously, though.ate. 504 00:21:34,160 --> 00:21:36,129 Come to plant more seeds of doubt? 505 00:21:36,162 --> 00:21:37,530 Well, if by that, you mean 506 00:21:37,564 --> 00:21:41,134 perform my duty as journalist, then yes. 507 00:21:41,167 --> 00:21:43,136 And I'm here for the eggnog. 508 00:21:43,169 --> 00:21:48,441 ♪ 509 00:21:48,475 --> 00:21:52,912 ♪ 510 00:21:53,113 --> 00:21:55,081 ♪ 511 00:21:55,115 --> 00:21:56,716 Yeah, it's got a certain charm. 512 00:21:56,750 --> 00:22:00,553 Do you just refuse to be impressed by anything? 513 00:22:00,587 --> 00:22:03,490 This place is a town staple. 514 00:22:03,523 --> 00:22:04,667 I've been coming here my entire life. 515 00:22:04,691 --> 00:22:07,727 Well, I just moved here a year ago, so... 516 00:22:07,761 --> 00:22:09,162 Where were you before? 517 00:22:09,195 --> 00:22:10,539 WWell, I grew uped here in Madison. so... 518 00:22:10,563 --> 00:22:12,432 I went to college Wherein Chicago, efore? 519 00:22:12,465 --> 00:22:13,299 And I stayed there for a little while. 520 00:22:13,333 --> 00:22:17,537 - Why move here? - My brother lives here. 521 00:22:17,570 --> 00:22:20,874 Oh, that's so sweet. I totally, totally get it. 522 00:22:20,907 --> 00:22:22,776 I'm very close with my sister. 523 00:22:22,809 --> 00:22:24,544 She's the best. I mean, 524 00:22:24,577 --> 00:22:26,055 who else would I be trying to get a house for? 525 00:22:26,079 --> 00:22:28,748 Wow. 526 00:22:28,782 --> 00:22:30,192 I think that might be the worst kept secret 527 00:22:30,216 --> 00:22:31,718 in all history. 528 00:22:31,751 --> 00:22:33,987 I, I'm not so great with secrets, but please, please, 529 00:22:34,020 --> 00:22:35,164 please don't put her in your article. 530 00:22:35,188 --> 00:22:36,499 You promise? You promise? You promise? 531 00:22:36,523 --> 00:22:38,525 I promised, and I stand by that. 532 00:22:38,558 --> 00:22:41,194 Thank you. 533 00:22:41,227 --> 00:22:42,929 So, all of this is... 534 00:22:42,962 --> 00:22:44,631 this is for your sister? 535 00:22:44,664 --> 00:22:47,100 Yeah. She's my everything. 536 00:22:47,133 --> 00:22:48,735 We're like best friends. 537 00:22:48,768 --> 00:22:51,571 Our dad raised us on his own, and now he might be 538 00:22:51,604 --> 00:22:54,441 moving away, so it'll just be us and my niece. 539 00:22:54,474 --> 00:22:56,509 They could really use the stability, and I just, 540 00:22:56,543 --> 00:22:57,911 I really want to help. 541 00:22:57,944 --> 00:22:59,522 They cAnd she can'tse the stabafford a house? st, 542 00:22:59,546 --> 00:23:01,781 Well, she does own Kostka Home, on Main.. 543 00:23:01,815 --> 00:23:03,917 Oh, yeah, I know that place. It's very busy. 544 00:23:03,950 --> 00:23:05,685 Yeah, she does well, but she just expanded, 545 00:23:05,719 --> 00:23:08,221 and then that coincided with her divorce, which, 546 00:23:08,254 --> 00:23:10,557 Yyou know, ran into, buta financial hit. ed, 547 00:23:10,590 --> 00:23:12,201 But she's always dreamed of owning her own home. 548 00:23:12,225 --> 00:23:14,694 Just never had the down payment. 549 00:23:14,728 --> 00:23:17,797 - Anthem of a generation. - Mm-hm. 550 00:23:17,831 --> 00:23:19,733 Hi, I'm Duke. 551 00:23:19,766 --> 00:23:21,735 Oh, are you Michelle with the ugly sweater trade? 552 00:23:21,768 --> 00:23:23,703 - That's me. - Ain't that hideous? 553 00:23:23,737 --> 00:23:26,006 Ah, I love it. I'll take it. 554 00:23:26,172 --> 00:23:28,241 - Yeah. - Great. 555 00:23:28,274 --> 00:23:29,843 - And I like your posts. - Thank you. 556 00:23:29,876 --> 00:23:32,012 Yeah, I'm always looking online at those posts and 557 00:23:32,178 --> 00:23:33,689 And I like your posts. Yours struck a chord. 558 00:23:33,713 --> 00:23:34,547 Thank you. 559 00:23:34,581 --> 00:23:36,716 And thank you for the support and... 560 00:23:36,750 --> 00:23:38,918 and for my second trade in the books. 561 00:23:38,952 --> 00:23:40,912 - Mind if we get a photo? - Yeah, yeah, of course. 562 00:23:44,624 --> 00:23:48,561 Dan, get in here. He's doing my PR. 563 00:23:48,595 --> 00:23:49,562 ♪ 564 00:23:49,596 --> 00:23:52,265 He's Ha-ha. my PR. 565 00:23:52,298 --> 00:23:54,601 All right, so do you two have to... 566 00:23:54,634 --> 00:23:56,879 run right away, or can I treat you to a flight of our best? 567 00:23:56,903 --> 00:23:59,272 I would love some eggnog. That's why we came. 568 00:23:59,305 --> 00:24:01,941 Would you like a Christmas beverage? 569 00:24:01,975 --> 00:24:03,810 Yes, thank you. 570 00:24:03,843 --> 00:24:05,712 Alright, follow me. 571 00:24:05,745 --> 00:24:09,983 Yes, th♪nk you. 572 00:24:10,150 --> 00:24:12,752 ♪ 573 00:24:12,786 --> 00:24:14,621 Mm, yeah, I think my favorite 574 00:24:14,654 --> 00:24:16,756 is the straight vanilla eggnog. 575 00:24:16,790 --> 00:24:19,192 Except you're drinking the sugar cookie eggnog. 576 00:24:19,225 --> 00:24:22,295 I figured a journalist might be more attuned to details. 577 00:24:22,328 --> 00:24:23,797 Okay, well, one, 578 00:24:23,830 --> 00:24:25,965 what's the dominant flavor in sugar cookie? 579 00:24:25,999 --> 00:24:28,635 Vanilla. And two... 580 00:24:28,668 --> 00:24:32,005 I guess that's why journalism is going the way of the dodo. 581 00:24:32,038 --> 00:24:33,640 Are you worried about that? 582 00:24:33,673 --> 00:24:36,309 Yeah, yeah, I am. I mean, you see what's happening 583 00:24:36,343 --> 00:24:38,678 with small news outlets, and I believe in local news. 584 00:24:38,712 --> 00:24:40,847 I think if we're going to unify a divided country, 585 00:24:40,880 --> 00:24:42,658 with it's going to come, and I bthrough developingws. 586 00:24:42,682 --> 00:24:44,818 I thia shared senseing to unifof community. ountry, 587 00:24:44,851 --> 00:24:47,921 Well said. And I agree, totally. 588 00:24:47,954 --> 00:24:50,090 ♪ 589 00:24:50,123 --> 00:24:51,658 What about you? 590 00:24:51,691 --> 00:24:53,093 What inspired you to becoming a... 591 00:24:53,259 --> 00:24:55,061 a reading specialist? 592 00:24:55,228 --> 00:24:57,764 Um, well... 593 00:24:57,797 --> 00:25:00,900 I had dyslexia that went undiagnosed until I was ten. 594 00:25:00,934 --> 00:25:03,603 So, growing up, I kind of felt like... 595 00:25:03,636 --> 00:25:05,338 something was wrong with me... 596 00:25:05,372 --> 00:25:07,741 Sand learningp, I kwas impossible.e... 597 00:25:07,774 --> 00:25:11,344 But then I got help, and it changed my life, so... 598 00:25:11,378 --> 00:25:13,346 now I want to help kiddos, and that's why 599 00:25:13,380 --> 00:25:15,582 I have my program and my channel and... 600 00:25:15,615 --> 00:25:16,959 I do a book donation fair every year called 601 00:25:16,983 --> 00:25:18,918 Santa's Story Village, sorry. 602 00:25:18,952 --> 00:25:22,088 IOh, hey! We got a trader efor the eggnog! d 603 00:25:22,255 --> 00:25:23,823 Ha! 604 00:25:23,857 --> 00:25:25,792 All right, ah... 605 00:25:25,825 --> 00:25:28,361 "This eggnog and that wreath," 606 00:25:28,395 --> 00:25:31,664 it's kind of like a sideways trade at best. 607 00:25:31,698 --> 00:25:35,335 We need to trade up, up and out. 608 00:25:35,368 --> 00:25:37,337 "We"? 609 00:25:39,906 --> 00:25:44,678 ♪ 610 00:25:47,414 --> 00:25:51,151 Okay, we need to find Mary. Do you need a tree? 611 00:25:51,184 --> 00:25:53,153 Need is not the word I would use. 612 00:25:53,319 --> 00:25:54,254 Let me rephrase. 613 00:25:54,287 --> 00:25:56,156 Do you currently have a tree in your home? 614 00:25:56,356 --> 00:25:59,159 I do not. 615 00:25:59,192 --> 00:26:00,960 That one's cute. 616 00:26:00,994 --> 00:26:02,696 This one? I-Mm-hm.. 617 00:26:02,729 --> 00:26:05,932 Oh, yeah. It's also the price of my heating bill. 618 00:26:05,965 --> 00:26:07,667 What's the point? 619 00:26:07,701 --> 00:26:09,412 I mean, nothing says holiday cheer like finding 620 00:26:09,436 --> 00:26:11,338 pine needles in your sock until June. 621 00:26:11,371 --> 00:26:12,906 You really don't like Christmas. 622 00:26:12,939 --> 00:26:15,008 Why are you writing this series? 623 00:26:16,876 --> 00:26:19,379 - You didn't want to. - I had my reservations. 624 00:26:19,412 --> 00:26:20,747 Like what? 625 00:26:20,780 --> 00:26:21,924 I got this funny thing about me where 626 00:26:21,948 --> 00:26:23,883 I want to write stories that have meaning. 627 00:26:23,917 --> 00:26:27,721 - Gee, thanks. - No, what I meant was... 628 00:26:27,754 --> 00:26:29,823 I want to write stories that could change the world. 629 00:26:29,856 --> 00:26:31,758 Well, changing the world starts at home. 630 00:26:31,791 --> 00:26:34,427 And happy stories have meaning too. 631 00:26:34,461 --> 00:26:37,897 I just feel like your expectations are unrealistic 632 00:26:37,931 --> 00:26:39,331 and your goal is next to impossible. 633 00:26:39,432 --> 00:26:40,734 There, I said it. 634 00:26:40,767 --> 00:26:42,007 Well, lucky for you, I try to do 635 00:26:42,035 --> 00:26:43,970 something impossible nearly every day. 636 00:26:44,004 --> 00:26:45,972 WelFor example, you, today's impossibility 637 00:26:46,006 --> 00:26:48,141 was to try and find you charming. 638 00:26:48,174 --> 00:26:50,010 How's that working out? 639 00:26:50,043 --> 00:26:52,045 Day's not over yet. 640 00:26:52,078 --> 00:26:54,023 But it doesn't matter what you think because I believe 641 00:26:54,047 --> 00:26:56,783 in myself, and I know that I will get a house. 642 00:26:56,816 --> 00:26:57,860 Despite the fact that your last two trades 643 00:26:57,884 --> 00:26:59,452 have done next to nothing? 644 00:26:59,486 --> 00:27:02,055 Despite the fact that yYes, despite that... 645 00:27:02,088 --> 00:27:04,424 I'll get a house. 646 00:27:04,457 --> 00:27:06,092 In fact, why don't we make this 647 00:27:06,126 --> 00:27:07,927 a little more interesting? 648 00:27:07,961 --> 00:27:09,929 More interesting than conjuring a house 649 00:27:09,963 --> 00:27:11,140 out of thin air in the a litnext seven days? ting? 650 00:27:11,164 --> 00:27:12,966 I gotta hear it. 651 00:27:12,999 --> 00:27:15,969 If I get a house, I want my stocking back. 652 00:27:16,002 --> 00:27:19,205 And if I don't, you can have the gift of your choice. 653 00:27:19,406 --> 00:27:21,908 If I get a house, I want my stock♪ng back. 654 00:27:21,941 --> 00:27:25,011 Alright, bet. Fair warning: 655 00:27:25,045 --> 00:27:27,747 Ifmy gift might be toant keep that little sock. 656 00:27:29,082 --> 00:27:30,884 - Hi! - Hi! 657 00:27:30,917 --> 00:27:32,452 - You must be Mary. - I am! 658 00:27:32,485 --> 00:27:33,887 And you're Michelle! 659 00:27:33,920 --> 00:27:35,922 I've never traded something online before, 660 00:27:35,955 --> 00:27:39,159 but I read that article, and loved the idea. 661 00:27:39,192 --> 00:27:42,062 - I wrote it. - Well... 662 00:27:42,095 --> 00:27:44,497 but I read that article, This is the wreath! 663 00:27:44,531 --> 00:27:46,232 And it feels fitting for you to have it. 664 00:27:46,399 --> 00:27:47,400 Thank you. 665 00:27:47,434 --> 00:27:49,045 When I first moved to town and was just getting 666 00:27:49,069 --> 00:27:52,038 on my feet, a stranger gifted me a wreath and, 667 00:27:52,072 --> 00:27:54,774 that little kindness made all the difference. 668 00:27:54,808 --> 00:27:56,176 It's perfect. Thank you. 669 00:27:56,209 --> 00:27:57,410 Here's your certificate. 670 00:27:57,444 --> 00:27:58,278 Do you mind if we get a photo? 671 00:27:58,445 --> 00:28:01,247 - Mm-hm. - Yay. Okay. 672 00:28:01,448 --> 00:28:05,785 ♪ 673 00:28:07,053 --> 00:28:10,123 Perfect. Oh, Mary, one more thing. 674 00:28:10,156 --> 00:28:11,257 Mm-hm? 675 00:28:11,291 --> 00:28:14,260 Dan here, he needs a tree. 676 00:28:14,294 --> 00:28:16,930 - A big one. - Hm, okay... 677 00:28:23,069 --> 00:28:24,804 ♪ 678 00:28:24,838 --> 00:28:27,240 Okay... 679 00:28:28,575 --> 00:28:30,910 Hey, look! Look, look! Look what I got. 680 00:28:30,944 --> 00:28:34,047 Oh! It's so beautiful! 681 00:28:34,080 --> 00:28:36,916 Is this my new house? Lo-Hilarious.ot. 682 00:28:36,950 --> 00:28:39,019 Does everybody doubt me? 683 00:28:39,052 --> 00:28:42,088 I don't doubt you. Really, I don't. 684 00:28:42,122 --> 00:28:43,399 But actually, I did want to talk to you about 685 00:28:43,423 --> 00:28:44,591 the house thing. 686 00:28:44,624 --> 00:28:47,894 BI feel like you're takingo this a little more seriously 687 00:28:47,927 --> 00:28:48,862 than I thought you would. 688 00:28:48,895 --> 00:28:51,264 And I don't want you to put in all this time 689 00:28:51,297 --> 00:28:53,033 and then be disappointed. 690 00:28:53,066 --> 00:28:54,834 And plus, I don't want you to feel like 691 00:28:54,868 --> 00:28:56,312 you have to take care of us all the time. 692 00:28:56,336 --> 00:28:58,271 I don't feel like I have to. 693 00:28:58,304 --> 00:28:59,806 I want to, and... 694 00:28:59,839 --> 00:29:00,940 it's kind of fun. 695 00:29:00,974 --> 00:29:03,410 Okay, well, thank you. 696 00:29:03,443 --> 00:29:04,944 But since you're doing all this and 697 00:29:04,978 --> 00:29:06,980 Santa's Story Village, I thought I could 698 00:29:07,013 --> 00:29:08,357 host Christmas Eve dinner this year. 699 00:29:08,381 --> 00:29:09,458 But I always host Christmas. 700 00:29:09,482 --> 00:29:12,952 I- You have the store to run, and you're packing. 701 00:29:12,986 --> 00:29:16,022 - I can take care of it. - Are you sure? 702 00:29:16,056 --> 00:29:18,558 Yeah! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy. 703 00:29:20,293 --> 00:29:25,065 ♪ 704 00:29:25,098 --> 00:29:30,337 ♪ 705 00:29:30,370 --> 00:29:33,173 Dan Bautissa. Thank you. 706 00:29:33,206 --> 00:29:36,876 ♪ 707 00:29:36,910 --> 00:29:38,878 Dan Bautissa. Small world. 708 00:29:38,912 --> 00:29:40,246 I swear I'm not following you. 709 00:29:40,280 --> 00:29:42,882 I've been coming here long before I met you. 710 00:29:42,916 --> 00:29:45,285 It's fine. Nice to see you. 711 00:29:45,318 --> 00:29:47,620 Ditto. 712 00:29:47,654 --> 00:29:50,957 So, any bites on the wreath? 713 00:29:52,125 --> 00:29:54,394 It's received a lot of responses. 714 00:29:54,427 --> 00:29:56,329 Your article definitely helped. 715 00:29:56,363 --> 00:29:59,165 Oh! "Thank you, Dan." 716 00:29:59,199 --> 00:30:01,234 Thank you, Dan. 717 00:30:01,267 --> 00:30:05,171 However, none of these responses are particularly... 718 00:30:05,205 --> 00:30:07,173 great, ah... 719 00:30:07,207 --> 00:30:09,409 I've got a reindeer lawn set that that 720 00:30:09,442 --> 00:30:11,344 may or may not still inflate. 721 00:30:11,378 --> 00:30:13,046 I've got a reindeer Okay, that's a pass. 722 00:30:13,079 --> 00:30:15,281 A handmade elf costume that self-admittedly 723 00:30:15,315 --> 00:30:17,283 smells like mothballs. 724 00:30:17,317 --> 00:30:19,052 A You know, I thinkume tyou need to startly 725 00:30:19,085 --> 00:30:20,920 thinking outside the box. 726 00:30:20,954 --> 00:30:22,922 That's your advice? 727 00:30:22,956 --> 00:30:23,923 I don't know if you've been paying attention, 728 00:30:23,957 --> 00:30:25,925 but thinking outside the box is kind of my thing. 729 00:30:25,959 --> 00:30:27,293 Well, what I mean is, 730 00:30:27,327 --> 00:30:28,962 maybe you need a second set of eyes. 731 00:30:28,995 --> 00:30:30,139 Do you mind if I take a look at these emails? 732 00:30:30,163 --> 00:30:32,932 - Knock yourself out. - Okay. 733 00:30:32,966 --> 00:30:35,368 Do you mind if I take Ooh, this is intriguing. 734 00:30:35,402 --> 00:30:38,071 - Knock -Yeaself out. - But unhygienic. 735 00:30:39,673 --> 00:30:41,941 Do you mind if I take Ooh, Oh, here we go.uing. 736 00:30:41,975 --> 00:30:43,910 - You got a bite? - Definitely. 737 00:30:43,943 --> 00:30:46,179 Do y-What is it? take Ooh-Do you trust me? ing. 738 00:30:46,212 --> 00:30:49,082 Not sure yet, but mostly no. 739 00:30:49,115 --> 00:30:51,418 Do y-Okay, well, take Othis is a great trade.. 740 00:30:51,451 --> 00:30:53,219 And if you don't like it... 741 00:30:53,253 --> 00:30:55,231 Wait, you're seriously not gonna tell me what it is? 742 00:30:55,255 --> 00:30:56,365 I think it's better if I just show you. 743 00:30:56,389 --> 00:30:58,491 Wait, yo-Come on. ously not gonna t-Wha... Oh. it is? 744 00:30:58,692 --> 00:31:00,393 ♪ 745 00:31:00,427 --> 00:31:03,096 - Come on! - Okay, okay! 746 00:31:03,129 --> 00:31:04,240 - Oh! - You dropped your hat. 747 00:31:04,264 --> 00:31:06,366 I'm coming! Oh, my goodness. 748 00:31:06,399 --> 00:31:09,102 You're really not even going to give me a little hint? 749 00:31:09,135 --> 00:31:11,404 I... 750 00:31:11,438 --> 00:31:14,074 Is that? Are you? 751 00:31:14,107 --> 00:31:16,376 Yeah, that's my brother. 752 00:31:16,409 --> 00:31:18,978 The real estate king of this town is your brother 753 00:31:19,012 --> 00:31:21,081 and you just failed Yeato mention that? ther. 754 00:31:21,114 --> 00:31:23,125 Why would I mention it if it doesn't come up organically? 755 00:31:23,149 --> 00:31:24,117 Well, I don't know. Maybe because 756 00:31:24,150 --> 00:31:26,052 he could help me get a house. 757 00:31:26,086 --> 00:31:28,321 Wouldn't that interfere with your trading up integrity? 758 00:31:28,355 --> 00:31:33,226 ♪ 759 00:31:33,259 --> 00:31:37,530 ♪ 760 00:31:37,731 --> 00:31:43,236 ♪ 761 00:31:43,269 --> 00:31:46,106 Michelle! Dan! Hi, I'm Chloe. 762 00:31:46,139 --> 00:31:48,174 - I'm a hugger. - Hi. 763 00:31:48,208 --> 00:31:51,111 And actually kind of a fangirl of yours, Michelle. 764 00:31:51,144 --> 00:31:53,213 I'm a hugger. I love this trading up idea. 765 00:31:53,246 --> 00:31:56,249 When my family immigrated to the States, we had nothing. 766 00:31:56,282 --> 00:31:59,185 Everything we owned was either found for free or... 767 00:31:59,219 --> 00:32:02,122 traded so, kind of keeping the family traditions alive. 768 00:32:02,155 --> 00:32:03,289 I love that. 769 00:32:03,323 --> 00:32:06,059 TradAnd thank you foreping thesupporting my cause... ve. 770 00:32:06,092 --> 00:32:08,528 With... coo... cookies? 771 00:32:08,695 --> 00:32:10,163 ♪ 772 00:32:10,196 --> 00:32:13,099 - Cookies? - My fault. 773 00:32:13,133 --> 00:32:15,235 I wanted to surprise Michelle. 774 00:32:15,268 --> 00:32:19,172 Stay right here. I will go get him. 775 00:32:19,205 --> 00:32:20,273 Him? 776 00:32:20,306 --> 00:32:23,009 Oh, you're gonna love this. You're gonna love this. 777 00:32:23,043 --> 00:32:25,478 One sec, just a little cranky. 778 00:32:27,047 --> 00:32:28,348 Oh. 779 00:32:28,381 --> 00:32:30,216 - Okay, there we go. - Haha, huh? 780 00:32:30,250 --> 00:32:32,452 - Oh! - Ooh, there we go. 781 00:32:32,485 --> 00:32:34,220 One of these, and... 782 00:32:34,254 --> 00:32:36,189 Nick was a part of my holiday display for years 783 00:32:36,222 --> 00:32:37,557 until he broke down on me. 784 00:32:37,590 --> 00:32:39,059 But he's very well-loved. 785 00:32:39,092 --> 00:32:41,628 Until he broke Sure is... something. 786 00:32:41,795 --> 00:32:44,297 Right? He's something. 787 00:32:45,498 --> 00:32:46,433 You know what? 788 00:32:46,466 --> 00:32:48,268 I'm gonna let the three of you get acquainted. 789 00:32:48,301 --> 00:32:50,603 Make sure that this is the right trade. 790 00:32:50,770 --> 00:32:52,572 Ah! 791 00:32:52,605 --> 00:32:55,041 Appreciate it, Chloe. 792 00:32:55,075 --> 00:32:56,443 - Nick. - What?! 793 00:32:56,476 --> 00:32:58,144 How about this? 794 00:32:58,178 --> 00:33:00,480 I'm sorry, but my last few trades were sideways, 795 00:33:00,513 --> 00:33:04,117 but festive night at Freddy's here is a trade up? 796 00:33:04,150 --> 00:33:05,385 Who is gonna want that? 797 00:33:05,418 --> 00:33:08,121 Ah, I know, I think I know exactly 798 00:33:08,154 --> 00:33:09,723 who's gonna want this guy right here. 799 00:33:09,756 --> 00:33:12,392 We got to be more proactive about how we go about this. 800 00:33:12,425 --> 00:33:13,769 You know, if we're going to trade up to a house 801 00:33:13,793 --> 00:33:15,228 before Christmas, you can't just 802 00:33:15,261 --> 00:33:16,629 wait for people to come to you. 803 00:33:16,663 --> 00:33:18,331 BefoWe have toas, yseek them out. 804 00:33:18,365 --> 00:33:20,166 Give the people what they want. 805 00:33:20,200 --> 00:33:22,335 So you're saying you have someone who wants this, 806 00:33:22,369 --> 00:33:25,805 and is willing to trade something of value? 807 00:33:25,839 --> 00:33:29,175 Yeah. Yeah, I think I do. 808 00:33:29,209 --> 00:33:31,511 So, do we have a verdict? 809 00:33:31,544 --> 00:33:34,247 ♪ 810 00:33:34,280 --> 00:33:37,117 Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on! 811 00:33:37,150 --> 00:33:38,418 - We'll take him. - Awesome! 812 00:33:38,451 --> 00:33:39,595 Oh, you're going to love him, I promise. 813 00:33:39,619 --> 00:33:42,222 Okay, well... here you go. 814 00:33:42,255 --> 00:33:43,466 Oh, You know whileto lyou guys are here, . 815 00:33:43,490 --> 00:33:46,393 You two should decorate some cookies. 816 00:33:46,426 --> 00:33:48,161 You know, 'cause I'm lso into holidays, ,. 817 00:33:48,194 --> 00:33:49,338 I would love to decorate some cookies. 818 00:33:49,362 --> 00:33:50,296 I don't know about Michelle. 819 00:33:50,330 --> 00:33:51,607 She's a little bit of a stick in the mud. 820 00:33:51,631 --> 00:33:53,233 Wet blanket, if you will. 821 00:33:53,266 --> 00:33:54,543 Nothing that cookies can't solve. 822 00:33:54,567 --> 00:33:57,404 This way. 823 00:33:57,437 --> 00:33:59,339 Cookies. 824 00:33:59,372 --> 00:34:01,207 ♪ 825 00:34:01,241 --> 00:34:03,143 I'm not sure about this trade. 826 00:34:03,176 --> 00:34:06,346 I told you, I'm going to help you. Trust me. 827 00:34:06,379 --> 00:34:10,150 Wouldn't that interfere with your journalistic integrity? 828 00:34:10,183 --> 00:34:12,152 Well, then I guess there goes my Pulitzer. 829 00:34:12,185 --> 00:34:14,521 Hm, probably went to a story with meaning. 830 00:34:14,554 --> 00:34:17,123 I'm sorry I said that. 831 00:34:17,157 --> 00:34:18,234 Hm, probably went to a storylt's okay.ing. 832 00:34:18,258 --> 00:34:20,393 It means something to me and that's all that matters. 833 00:34:20,427 --> 00:34:22,462 I think it has meaning to a lot of people. 834 00:34:22,495 --> 00:34:25,165 You know, if you're so willing to help me 835 00:34:25,198 --> 00:34:26,409 with this trade, why won't you just 836 00:34:26,433 --> 00:34:28,301 call your brother and ask for help? 837 00:34:28,335 --> 00:34:30,170 He might know of, why of, like, just 838 00:34:30,203 --> 00:34:31,447 an abandoned property or something. 839 00:34:31,471 --> 00:34:33,473 I'm not going to talk to my brother. 840 00:34:33,506 --> 00:34:36,509 I haven't spoken to him in almost a year. 841 00:34:36,543 --> 00:34:38,178 Our mom passed away. 842 00:34:38,211 --> 00:34:40,180 I havWe got into ao him dispute over the... 843 00:34:40,213 --> 00:34:42,549 estate. And, ah... 844 00:34:42,582 --> 00:34:45,185 I don't know. Things got really tense between us. 845 00:34:45,218 --> 00:34:48,521 - I'm sorry. - That's okay. 846 00:34:48,555 --> 00:34:51,191 I don't know how things got so bad so fast. 847 00:34:51,224 --> 00:34:53,226 You know, I started to feel like... 848 00:34:53,259 --> 00:34:54,470 he would put money over family, like, 849 00:34:54,494 --> 00:34:56,196 he'd put money over anything. I mean, 850 00:34:56,229 --> 00:34:57,340 I moved out here so I could be close to him. 851 00:34:57,364 --> 00:34:59,199 Now I don't know why I'm still here. 852 00:34:59,232 --> 00:35:02,335 I moved out here so Have you told him this? 853 00:35:02,369 --> 00:35:03,403 No. 854 00:35:03,436 --> 00:35:06,306 Well, then how is he supposed to know, or change? 855 00:35:06,339 --> 00:35:08,475 I don't think he can change. 856 00:35:08,508 --> 00:35:10,443 You don't know if you don't try. 857 00:35:10,477 --> 00:35:13,213 ♪ 858 00:35:13,246 --> 00:35:14,848 Wow, look at these cookies! 859 00:35:15,215 --> 00:35:17,650 Murdered by icing. 860 00:35:17,684 --> 00:35:20,620 I will trade you these cookies for my stocking back. 861 00:35:20,653 --> 00:35:23,556 I kind of like the stocking. Yeah, it keeps my foot warm. 862 00:35:23,590 --> 00:35:26,359 I will trade you these cookies for mEw! tocking back. 863 00:35:26,393 --> 00:35:27,970 I kYou just worry aboutking. Yeagetting that house... arm. 864 00:35:27,994 --> 00:35:31,531 And the stocking is all yours. 865 00:35:31,564 --> 00:35:34,434 You can still have the cookies. 866 00:35:34,467 --> 00:35:37,370 You know, that was actually kind of fun. 867 00:35:37,404 --> 00:35:39,539 Oh, did you actually enjoy something festive? 868 00:35:42,542 --> 00:35:44,377 Dan... 869 00:35:47,547 --> 00:35:50,583 You're sure you have this next trade lined up, right? 870 00:35:50,617 --> 00:35:52,652 Because... 871 00:35:52,686 --> 00:35:55,255 I'm kind of exactly where I was at the beginning of this, 872 00:35:55,288 --> 00:35:57,357 only now I have less time.. 873 00:35:57,390 --> 00:35:59,359 And I really want to come through 874 00:35:59,392 --> 00:36:02,328 for Keri and Rosie here. 875 00:36:02,362 --> 00:36:05,832 I am pretty confident the next trade will be vertical. 876 00:36:05,865 --> 00:36:07,000 Okay. 877 00:36:07,033 --> 00:36:09,536 I am And, if we don't the next tget the house... tical. 878 00:36:09,569 --> 00:36:11,604 You still tried. 879 00:36:11,638 --> 00:36:13,740 Yeah, ah... 880 00:36:13,773 --> 00:36:16,009 Except trying doesn't really give my sister 881 00:36:16,042 --> 00:36:17,677 and my niece a place to live. 882 00:36:17,711 --> 00:36:20,246 ♪ 883 00:36:20,280 --> 00:36:23,650 But... it's going to be great. 884 00:36:23,683 --> 00:36:25,285 Forget I said anything. 885 00:36:25,318 --> 00:36:27,554 But... it's going tGood night. 886 00:36:27,587 --> 00:36:29,622 Good night... 887 00:36:29,656 --> 00:36:34,694 ♪ 888 00:36:34,728 --> 00:36:39,399 ♪ 889 00:36:39,432 --> 00:36:44,037 ♪ 890 00:36:44,070 --> 00:36:49,642 ♪ 891 00:36:49,676 --> 00:36:55,782 ♪ 892 00:36:55,815 --> 00:36:59,486 Hey, Jack... It's me. 893 00:37:05,692 --> 00:37:09,329 ♪ 894 00:37:09,362 --> 00:37:12,065 - Hey, Michi. - Hi, Dad. 895 00:37:12,098 --> 00:37:14,601 Look at the news ticker. 896 00:37:14,634 --> 00:37:17,404 "Christmas inspires kindness in strangers." 897 00:37:17,437 --> 00:37:19,506 Well, it's print, so it's a headline. 898 00:37:19,539 --> 00:37:21,408 "And that's just Dan kinmaking fun of me.s." 899 00:37:21,441 --> 00:37:23,476 WNo, no, no, no, , so he's sincere.ne. 900 00:37:23,510 --> 00:37:25,545 Let me read you my favorite part. 901 00:37:25,578 --> 00:37:29,816 "Armed with determination and indefatigable optimism," 902 00:37:29,849 --> 00:37:31,685 Michelle is determined to 903 00:37:31,718 --> 00:37:33,553 "bring Christmas miracles to life." 904 00:37:33,586 --> 00:37:35,522 Stop. 905 00:37:35,555 --> 00:37:38,458 Anyway. How's it going with the boat? 906 00:37:38,491 --> 00:37:39,325 Well, good, good. 907 00:37:39,359 --> 00:37:41,728 I got a lead on a strong contender. 908 00:37:41,761 --> 00:37:43,430 And inspired by you, 909 00:37:43,463 --> 00:37:45,665 they might even be sopen to trading. 910 00:37:45,699 --> 00:37:48,802 - What are you gonna trade? - TBD, as the kids say. 911 00:37:48,835 --> 00:37:50,570 They might even be soOh, and, ah... 912 00:37:50,603 --> 00:37:53,440 I wanted to check in about Santa's Story Village. 913 00:37:53,473 --> 00:37:55,508 I mean, I'm happy to oversee the book donation. 914 00:37:55,542 --> 00:37:56,752 No, I've got everything handled. 915 00:37:56,776 --> 00:37:58,745 You just focus on being the best Santa ever. 916 00:37:58,778 --> 00:38:00,547 Oh, I will. 917 00:38:01,715 --> 00:38:03,783 Hey, Michelle. 918 00:38:03,817 --> 00:38:06,886 Hi. 919 00:38:06,920 --> 00:38:10,423 Um, Dan, this is my dad, Eli. 920 00:38:10,457 --> 00:38:11,624 Oh, hey, nice to meet you. 921 00:38:11,658 --> 00:38:13,560 I've been enjoying your articles. 922 00:38:13,593 --> 00:38:15,595 Oh, I'm glad somebody in your family does. 923 00:38:16,696 --> 00:38:18,698 Actually, your latest one was shockingly sweet, 924 00:38:18,732 --> 00:38:20,500 even for you. 925 00:38:20,533 --> 00:38:22,635 - Thank you. - Did you get a lead on the... 926 00:38:22,669 --> 00:38:24,404 On the next trade? Is that why you're here? 927 00:38:24,437 --> 00:38:25,705 No, I haven't yet. 928 00:38:25,739 --> 00:38:27,841 I'm actually here to meet somebody. 929 00:38:27,874 --> 00:38:30,877 Oh... great. Yeah. 930 00:38:30,910 --> 00:38:32,579 Ah, well... 931 00:38:32,612 --> 00:38:34,014 Have fun. 932 00:38:35,815 --> 00:38:36,616 Have fun. 933 00:38:36,649 --> 00:38:38,551 - You keep these coming. - All right. 934 00:38:38,585 --> 00:38:41,821 - Good meeting you. - Yeah, yeah, you too. 935 00:38:41,855 --> 00:38:44,124 - Hey, man! - Hey. 936 00:38:44,157 --> 00:38:46,493 How are you doing? It's good to see you. 937 00:38:47,827 --> 00:38:49,462 Long time no see. 938 00:38:49,496 --> 00:38:50,573 Actually, I see you all the time. 939 00:38:50,597 --> 00:38:51,564 Don't remind me, I feel ridiculous. 940 00:38:51,598 --> 00:38:53,600 Is that why you chose this as a meeting spot? 941 00:38:53,633 --> 00:38:56,436 Ha-ha. I couldn't help myself. 942 00:38:56,469 --> 00:38:58,104 But it seems business is good. 943 00:38:58,471 --> 00:38:59,272 Business is great. 944 00:38:59,305 --> 00:39:01,408 Yeah, we have expanded the office, 945 00:39:01,441 --> 00:39:02,481 took on a few new realtors. 946 00:39:02,509 --> 00:39:03,610 Yeah, yeah. 947 00:39:03,643 --> 00:39:04,754 And you're still at The Watch? 948 00:39:04,778 --> 00:39:07,514 Yeah, yeah, you know, journalism is a sinking ship, 949 00:39:07,547 --> 00:39:08,824 but I'll happily go down with it. 950 00:39:08,848 --> 00:39:10,583 Ah. 951 00:39:10,617 --> 00:39:12,852 Also, I wanted to meet with you 'cause... 952 00:39:12,886 --> 00:39:15,488 holiday season. 953 00:39:15,522 --> 00:39:17,857 Also, I wanted to meet Easy to be sentimental. 954 00:39:17,891 --> 00:39:21,628 And you're my brother, you're my only family. 955 00:39:21,661 --> 00:39:24,064 I moved out here so I could be close to you. 956 00:39:24,230 --> 00:39:25,699 Still live here. 957 00:39:25,732 --> 00:39:27,901 So I'm just hoping that we could... 958 00:39:27,934 --> 00:39:29,536 fix this whole thing. 959 00:39:29,569 --> 00:39:31,204 - Yeah, me too. - Good. 960 00:39:31,237 --> 00:39:33,873 Yeah... 961 00:39:33,907 --> 00:39:36,576 So, should we continue to stand awkwardly by 962 00:39:36,609 --> 00:39:37,853 my bench ad, or do you want to go get a cup of coffee? 963 00:39:37,877 --> 00:39:39,555 - 'Cause I'm freezing. - Let's get a coffee. 964 00:39:39,579 --> 00:39:42,015 - Yeah, cool, let's do it. - I got it. 965 00:39:42,182 --> 00:39:47,754 ♪ 966 00:39:47,787 --> 00:39:49,989 ♪ 967 00:39:52,959 --> 00:39:56,596 ♪ 968 00:39:56,629 --> 00:39:58,498 - Code red. - Hm? 969 00:39:58,531 --> 00:39:59,933 What's, what's a code red? 970 00:39:59,966 --> 00:40:01,768 - Cute guy. - What? Oh. 971 00:40:03,970 --> 00:40:06,539 W-Dan?, wh-You know him? d? 972 00:40:06,573 --> 00:40:08,675 - Yeah, that's the reporter. - Go! 973 00:40:08,708 --> 00:40:11,011 - Go talk to him. - Okay. 974 00:40:11,044 --> 00:40:14,547 - Yeah, th-Dan, hi.reporter. - Hi, Michelle. 975 00:40:14,581 --> 00:40:16,483 Ah, Dan, this is my sister, Keri. 976 00:40:16,516 --> 00:40:18,651 - Yeah, th-Dan, hi.reporter. - HKeri. Dan.e. 977 00:40:18,685 --> 00:40:21,888 Very nice to meet you. My-Likewise.eri. 978 00:40:21,921 --> 00:40:23,857 How was your date? 979 00:40:23,890 --> 00:40:25,859 I didn't have a date. Why would you think that? 980 00:40:25,892 --> 00:40:27,527 Michelle has quite the imagination. 981 00:40:27,560 --> 00:40:28,628 Oh, I know that about her. 982 00:40:28,661 --> 00:40:31,698 She's also terrible at keeping smoking hot secrets. 983 00:40:31,731 --> 00:40:35,068 Oh, okay. Anyway, I got good news. 984 00:40:35,101 --> 00:40:36,069 I heard back about the trade. 985 00:40:36,102 --> 00:40:37,604 - We got the green light. - Yeah? 986 00:40:37,637 --> 00:40:39,272 I -Mm-hm. ack about-Yes! trade. 987 00:40:39,305 --> 00:40:40,740 What are we trading for? 988 00:40:40,774 --> 00:40:42,876 Do you trust me yet? 989 00:40:42,909 --> 00:40:43,910 ♪ 990 00:40:43,943 --> 00:40:44,844 Yes. 991 00:40:44,878 --> 00:40:47,047 I'm gonna go check it out. You wanna come? 992 00:40:47,080 --> 00:40:48,682 - All right. - Okay. 993 00:40:48,715 --> 00:40:51,117 He's a solid code red. 994 00:40:51,151 --> 00:40:52,552 - All right. - OSh! 995 00:40:52,585 --> 00:40:53,987 Nice meeting you. 996 00:40:54,020 --> 00:40:55,822 ♪ 997 00:40:55,855 --> 00:40:57,724 Bye, Dan. 998 00:40:57,757 --> 00:41:01,528 ♪ 999 00:41:01,561 --> 00:41:02,705 - No, I got it. - Are you sure? 1000 00:41:02,729 --> 00:41:04,664 Yeah, no... finesse it. 1001 00:41:04,698 --> 00:41:07,233 Oh, oh, careful. 1002 00:41:07,600 --> 00:41:10,737 Alright. You ready? 1003 00:41:10,770 --> 00:41:12,005 Yep. 1004 00:41:12,038 --> 00:41:13,840 - Let's do it. - Okay. 1005 00:41:15,075 --> 00:41:16,910 - Otis! - Oh! 1006 00:41:16,943 --> 00:41:18,912 Hey, Otis! 1007 00:41:20,580 --> 00:41:21,815 Probably in the back. Otis! 1008 00:41:21,848 --> 00:41:23,750 Sorry. Who are we meeting? 1009 00:41:23,783 --> 00:41:26,019 Oscar the Grouch? What is this place? 1010 00:41:26,052 --> 00:41:28,088 Sorry. WhoAnd who is... ng? 1011 00:41:28,121 --> 00:41:29,789 Who is Otis? 1012 00:41:29,823 --> 00:41:30,933 A colleague of mine wrote an article about him 1013 00:41:30,957 --> 00:41:32,992 about a year ago. He's a fixer. 1014 00:41:33,026 --> 00:41:34,127 Oh! 1015 00:41:34,160 --> 00:41:36,029 Otis! He-Oh! Oh! er. 1016 00:41:36,062 --> 00:41:37,797 Otis! 1017 00:41:39,799 --> 00:41:42,135 - There he is. - Hey, there. 1018 00:41:42,168 --> 00:41:44,637 - Hi! - You must be Michelle. 1019 00:41:44,671 --> 00:41:45,872 - Yes. - I'm Otis. 1020 00:41:45,905 --> 00:41:47,674 Hi, nice to meet you. 1021 00:41:47,707 --> 00:41:48,575 - How you doing? - Hey. 1022 00:41:48,608 --> 00:41:50,677 What do you, what do you do here, Otis? 1023 00:41:50,710 --> 00:41:52,979 Well, this is? My repair cafe. 1024 00:41:53,013 --> 00:41:55,849 I take broken things and I fix them. 1025 00:41:55,882 --> 00:41:57,951 I like to see possessions in a new light. 1026 00:41:57,984 --> 00:42:00,020 You know, find new value in them. 1027 00:42:00,053 --> 00:42:02,956 So when Dan showed me your post, I thought... 1028 00:42:02,989 --> 00:42:06,659 hm, there's someone after my own heart. 1029 00:42:06,693 --> 00:42:08,928 Also, I have a stocking like yours. 1030 00:42:08,962 --> 00:42:10,630 My mom made it. 1031 00:42:10,663 --> 00:42:11,931 Oh, my grandma made mine. 1032 00:42:11,965 --> 00:42:14,901 - What's she like? - She was the best. 1033 00:42:14,934 --> 00:42:16,736 Nothing could keep her down. 1034 00:42:16,770 --> 00:42:18,805 She said to me when she gave me the stocking that, 1035 00:42:18,838 --> 00:42:20,674 whoever's stocking hung next to mine 1036 00:42:20,707 --> 00:42:23,677 better love me as much as she did. 1037 00:42:23,710 --> 00:42:27,614 So let's make Grandma happy, huh? 1038 00:42:27,647 --> 00:42:29,082 Let me show you the snowmobile. 1039 00:42:29,115 --> 00:42:30,684 - Yes! - Snowmobile? 1040 00:42:30,717 --> 00:42:32,619 Then y'all can introduce me to Santa. 1041 00:42:32,652 --> 00:42:36,690 - Mm-hm. - Purrs like a kitten. 1042 00:42:36,723 --> 00:42:38,792 Just had the engine tuned up last week. 1043 00:42:38,825 --> 00:42:43,029 - Are you sure? - Positive. 1044 00:42:43,063 --> 00:42:45,265 I'm happy to help. 1045 00:42:45,432 --> 00:42:47,801 Yeah, you've got a deal. 1046 00:42:47,834 --> 00:42:50,704 Wow. I just need to figure out how to get it home. 1047 00:42:50,737 --> 00:42:53,139 Oh, I can drop it off. Tell me where. 1048 00:42:53,173 --> 00:42:55,117 Wow. I just need to figure out howThank you! home. 1049 00:42:55,141 --> 00:42:57,644 - All right. - Well... 1050 00:42:57,677 --> 00:43:01,848 Look at this guy. 1051 00:43:01,881 --> 00:43:03,783 ♪ 1052 00:43:05,752 --> 00:43:08,054 - I was wrong. - About what? 1053 00:43:08,088 --> 00:43:11,057 About your story not having meaning. 1054 00:43:11,091 --> 00:43:14,661 You inspire people. It has a ripple effect. 1055 00:43:14,694 --> 00:43:16,062 You should read the comments. 1056 00:43:16,096 --> 00:43:17,964 Oh, I do. 1057 00:43:17,997 --> 00:43:20,000 No, I mean, the good ones. 1058 00:43:20,033 --> 00:43:21,835 I do. 1059 00:43:21,868 --> 00:43:24,738 People are doing things they thought they couldn't. 1060 00:43:24,771 --> 00:43:29,009 - You're contagious. - Thank you. 1061 00:43:29,042 --> 00:43:31,778 It does feel like a lot of pressure, though, I mean... 1062 00:43:31,811 --> 00:43:33,680 I know I've made some progress, 1063 00:43:33,713 --> 00:43:35,015 but I only have a few days left, 1064 00:43:35,048 --> 00:43:37,150 and now people are following a series about it? 1065 00:43:37,183 --> 00:43:39,886 But I mean, have what if I fail?, 1066 00:43:39,919 --> 00:43:41,755 Well, failure is always a possibility, 1067 00:43:41,788 --> 00:43:42,898 bbut as you'vee whshown me... l?, 1068 00:43:42,922 --> 00:43:45,759 so is achieving the impossible. 1069 00:43:45,792 --> 00:43:47,460 Bbut as you'vee Says the serial doubter. 1070 00:43:47,494 --> 00:43:49,763 What do I know? 1071 00:43:49,796 --> 00:43:50,764 I have no idea how this whole thing is 1072 00:43:50,797 --> 00:43:54,100 going to come together, but... 1073 00:43:54,134 --> 00:43:57,971 But I hope you succeed. Wh-Thank you. s 1074 00:43:58,004 --> 00:44:01,007 ♪ 1075 00:44:06,212 --> 00:44:08,381 But I hope you succeed. Wh-Than♪ you. s 1076 00:44:08,782 --> 00:44:12,819 ♪ 1077 00:44:13,887 --> 00:44:16,089 I got us a snowmobile! It's huge! 1078 00:44:16,122 --> 00:44:17,991 A working snowmobile, by the way. 1079 00:44:18,024 --> 00:44:18,992 I mean, do you know what we could 1080 00:44:19,025 --> 00:44:21,127 trade up to you for that? 1081 00:44:21,161 --> 00:44:23,963 Michelle, I know you've put a lot of time and energy 1082 00:44:23,997 --> 00:44:27,334 into the trading, but I need you to stop. 1083 00:44:27,367 --> 00:44:28,935 Why? I just- 1084 00:44:28,968 --> 00:44:30,236 Rosie read The Watch articles. 1085 00:44:30,270 --> 00:44:31,471 And? 1086 00:44:31,504 --> 00:44:33,239 And now she's really convinced that 1087 00:44:33,273 --> 00:44:36,142 this is going to happen. Her hopes are sky high. 1088 00:44:36,176 --> 00:44:38,154 She's gonna be crushed when you can't get us a house. 1089 00:44:38,178 --> 00:44:39,946 Well... 1090 00:44:39,979 --> 00:44:41,290 wouldn't she be more crushed if I just gave up, 1091 00:44:41,314 --> 00:44:43,883 and then you definitely don't get a house? 1092 00:44:43,917 --> 00:44:45,318 I want to be positive here. 1093 00:44:45,352 --> 00:44:46,986 There's no chance of this. 1094 00:44:47,020 --> 00:44:48,855 No one is going to just give us a house. 1095 00:44:48,888 --> 00:44:52,025 Not give! Trade. 1096 00:44:52,058 --> 00:44:54,828 I love you, I'm grateful. 1097 00:44:54,861 --> 00:44:56,396 Thank you. 1098 00:44:56,429 --> 00:44:59,299 I need you to stop, I'm okay? ful. 1099 00:44:59,332 --> 00:45:04,237 ♪ 1100 00:45:08,274 --> 00:45:09,876 ♪ 1101 00:45:09,909 --> 00:45:12,178 "With a big ticket item on the horizon," 1102 00:45:12,212 --> 00:45:16,182 it increasingly seems that nothing can stop Michelle. 1103 00:45:16,216 --> 00:45:18,051 The community is rallying behind her efforts, 1104 00:45:18,084 --> 00:45:20,053 as Kostka makes a strong attempt to prove that 1105 00:45:20,086 --> 00:45:23,089 creativity and holiday spirit can make even 1106 00:45:23,123 --> 00:45:25,191 the loftiest dreams come true, 1107 00:45:25,225 --> 00:45:27,327 "and inspire the most fervent of disbelievers." 1108 00:45:27,360 --> 00:45:30,397 Dan, you see the traction on your last piece? 1109 00:45:30,430 --> 00:45:33,133 - Readers love it. - But? 1110 00:45:33,166 --> 00:45:34,968 They want to know who the house is for. 1111 00:45:35,001 --> 00:45:36,212 No, no, no, no, no, I made a promise. 1112 00:45:36,236 --> 00:45:37,003 They want to know who I can't tell.for. 1113 00:45:37,037 --> 00:45:38,080 But you can ask her at the end. 1114 00:45:38,104 --> 00:45:40,306 Look, a, a big reveal would make a great finish. 1115 00:45:40,340 --> 00:45:43,043 A great finish would be me finishing this series 1116 00:45:43,076 --> 00:45:45,245 with a little bit of integrity still intact, so... 1117 00:45:45,278 --> 00:45:47,347 Unfortunately, no can do, my man. 1118 00:45:47,380 --> 00:45:49,949 Fine, for now. 1119 00:45:49,983 --> 00:45:52,285 Oh, also, really strong writing. 1120 00:45:52,318 --> 00:45:54,954 There's been a shift in you. What's changed? 1121 00:45:54,988 --> 00:45:56,222 Just writing in my usual tone. 1122 00:45:56,256 --> 00:45:58,425 Only now I'm taking out any sense of logic 1123 00:45:58,458 --> 00:46:00,994 Just writing in or serious journalism. 1124 00:46:01,027 --> 00:46:03,263 Only Well, keep upg out anythe good work. c 1125 00:46:03,296 --> 00:46:06,032 ♪ 1126 00:46:07,901 --> 00:46:12,105 ♪ 1127 00:46:12,138 --> 00:46:16,543 ♪ 1128 00:46:16,910 --> 00:46:19,045 ♪ 1129 00:46:19,079 --> 00:46:21,081 I just can't understand her wanting to stop. 1130 00:46:21,114 --> 00:46:23,983 I mean, ou're actually close to a house. 1131 00:46:24,017 --> 00:46:26,019 I know, but... 1132 00:46:26,052 --> 00:46:28,455 Look, she's just, she's trying to protect Rosie, so... 1133 00:46:28,488 --> 00:46:31,024 I have to respect that. 1134 00:46:32,158 --> 00:46:34,527 I'm sorry if this ruins your story. 1135 00:46:34,561 --> 00:46:36,996 Don't worry about the story. 1136 00:46:37,030 --> 00:46:39,132 Ah, I got it. 1137 00:46:39,165 --> 00:46:43,536 ♪ 1138 00:46:43,937 --> 00:46:49,275 ♪ 1139 00:46:49,309 --> 00:46:52,278 Well, it was nice meeting you. 1140 00:46:52,312 --> 00:46:54,347 Yeah, you too. 1141 00:46:54,381 --> 00:46:56,349 Hey, ah... 1142 00:46:56,383 --> 00:46:58,151 ♪ 1143 00:46:58,184 --> 00:47:00,420 I'm going to miss seeing your face. 1144 00:47:00,453 --> 00:47:03,590 ♪ 1145 00:47:03,923 --> 00:47:06,159 Ditto. 1146 00:47:06,192 --> 00:47:11,131 ♪ 1147 00:47:11,164 --> 00:47:16,436 ♪ 1148 00:47:16,469 --> 00:47:20,240 ♪ 1149 00:47:20,273 --> 00:47:22,275 Hi, Dan. Michelle isn't here. 1150 00:47:22,308 --> 00:47:25,145 Oh, no, I'm actually here to see you. 1151 00:47:25,178 --> 00:47:28,114 Oh, you're here to convince me to change my mind. 1152 00:47:28,148 --> 00:47:30,283 No, no, not really. 1153 00:47:32,185 --> 00:47:34,454 Oh, Michelle, she's, she'sce mea force of nature.. 1154 00:47:34,487 --> 00:47:36,056 That she definitely is. 1155 00:47:36,089 --> 00:47:38,324 You don't meet too many adults with her... 1156 00:47:38,358 --> 00:47:40,326 spirit. 1157 00:47:40,360 --> 00:47:42,062 You know, somebody who believes that 1158 00:47:42,095 --> 00:47:44,264 dreams can still come true. 1159 00:47:44,297 --> 00:47:45,574 I know I don't, I don't know her so much, 1160 00:47:45,598 --> 00:47:48,068 but I know that she loves you. 1161 00:47:48,101 --> 00:47:51,071 And she gets so much joy out of being your sister 1162 00:47:51,104 --> 00:47:52,405 and trying to help you. 1163 00:47:52,439 --> 00:47:54,074 I know that. 1164 00:47:54,107 --> 00:47:56,209 And I think this whole antrading up thing is... 1165 00:47:56,242 --> 00:48:00,280 just as much for her as it is for you. 1166 00:48:00,313 --> 00:48:03,183 Because she needs to believe that she could do something. 1167 00:48:03,216 --> 00:48:06,353 She needs to believe that anything is possible. 1168 00:48:06,386 --> 00:48:08,188 Think about it. 1169 00:48:08,221 --> 00:48:13,026 ♪ 1170 00:48:13,059 --> 00:48:16,496 Think a♪out it. 1171 00:48:18,064 --> 00:48:22,168 ♪ 1172 00:48:24,471 --> 00:48:29,342 ♪ 1173 00:48:29,376 --> 00:48:33,613 ♪ 1174 00:48:33,646 --> 00:48:36,182 I'm so happy this is back on. 1175 00:48:36,216 --> 00:48:38,251 And your article must have been very well read 1176 00:48:38,284 --> 00:48:41,121 because I have, like, 100 responses. 1177 00:48:41,154 --> 00:48:42,465 Oh, yeah, everybody wants a snowmobile. 1178 00:48:42,489 --> 00:48:44,124 But we've got to pick the right one. 1179 00:48:44,157 --> 00:48:45,125 We've only got four days 'til Christmas. 1180 00:48:48,461 --> 00:48:50,506 It's nice to see you're not feeling the pressure at all. 1181 00:48:50,530 --> 00:48:52,966 Hm? Not at all. 1182 00:48:53,133 --> 00:48:55,168 Oh, read this one. 1183 00:48:55,201 --> 00:48:58,571 "Willing to trade Christmas vacation for snowmobile." 1184 00:48:58,605 --> 00:49:01,474 All expenses paid trip for four to Hawaii. 1185 00:49:01,508 --> 00:49:02,242 "Airfare included." 1186 00:49:02,275 --> 00:49:04,310 See, now, that's a good trade! 1187 00:49:04,344 --> 00:49:05,278 Right? 1188 00:49:05,311 --> 00:49:07,213 Although, I don't know if it's good enough 1189 00:49:07,247 --> 00:49:08,181 to get me a house. 1190 00:49:08,214 --> 00:49:10,250 No, but it'll boost our number of responses, 1191 00:49:10,283 --> 00:49:12,161 and something in there might be a big enough trade 1192 00:49:12,185 --> 00:49:15,221 for a house. You see? 1193 00:49:15,255 --> 00:49:18,525 Since when did you become such an optimist? 1194 00:49:18,558 --> 00:49:19,459 Is that what this is? 1195 00:49:19,492 --> 00:49:21,170 Since when did you become ptimist? 1196 00:49:21,194 --> 00:49:23,196 I kinda like it. 1197 00:49:25,432 --> 00:49:26,633 Thank you. 1198 00:49:26,666 --> 00:49:29,169 A couple of things I wanted to go over about your booking! 1199 00:49:29,202 --> 00:49:30,437 How exciting! 1200 00:49:30,470 --> 00:49:33,239 Oh, just excuse me one moment. 1201 00:49:33,273 --> 00:49:36,076 Hi, hon, you must be Michelle. 1202 00:49:36,109 --> 00:49:37,477 Yes. And this is Dan. 1203 00:49:37,510 --> 00:49:39,212 Hi. Well, I'm just finishing up, 1204 00:49:39,245 --> 00:49:40,556 and then I will be right with you. 1205 00:49:40,580 --> 00:49:42,449 Why don't you help yourselves to some cider? 1206 00:49:42,482 --> 00:49:44,317 Okay? 1207 00:49:48,355 --> 00:49:52,258 These look fun! Oh, sunset picnics. 1208 00:49:52,292 --> 00:49:54,327 Rose petals on the pillows! 1209 00:49:54,361 --> 00:49:55,595 No, it looks like fun. 1210 00:49:55,628 --> 00:49:57,697 I'm sure you and your significant other 1211 00:49:57,731 --> 00:49:59,432 would have a great time. 1212 00:49:59,466 --> 00:50:02,202 Are you asking if I'm single? 1213 00:50:02,235 --> 00:50:04,471 No, just making wouldconversation. time. 1214 00:50:04,504 --> 00:50:06,239 You're a journalist, so I imagined you 1215 00:50:06,272 --> 00:50:07,607 should have done your background. 1216 00:50:07,640 --> 00:50:09,209 But yes, I'm single. 1217 00:50:09,242 --> 00:50:11,478 Wow, how is that possible? 1218 00:50:11,511 --> 00:50:13,179 I'm not sure if you've noticed, 1219 00:50:13,213 --> 00:50:15,348 but I can be a lot. 1220 00:50:15,382 --> 00:50:18,218 Kind of an acquired taste, I guess. 1221 00:50:18,251 --> 00:50:19,753 - You don't say? - What about you? 1222 00:50:19,786 --> 00:50:22,322 - Heartbreaks? Exes? - Nope. 1223 00:50:22,355 --> 00:50:24,190 How's that possible? 1224 00:50:24,224 --> 00:50:25,558 Here's a fun fact about me... 1225 00:50:25,592 --> 00:50:28,495 I've never been in a long-term relationship. 1226 00:50:28,528 --> 00:50:30,363 Based off your expression... 1227 00:50:30,397 --> 00:50:32,332 it's not such a fun fact after all, I guess. 1228 00:50:32,365 --> 00:50:34,734 - I'm sorry. - No, it's okay. 1229 00:50:34,768 --> 00:50:36,445 Itl don't usuallyun factlead with that.uess. 1230 00:50:36,469 --> 00:50:38,238 So, you just Ndon't date? y. 1231 00:50:38,271 --> 00:50:39,472 No, I, I date. 1232 00:50:39,506 --> 00:50:41,274 Just never past six months. 1233 00:50:41,307 --> 00:50:43,576 - Why? - I have a rule. 1234 00:50:43,610 --> 00:50:47,380 Nothing sticks past six unless she is the one. 1235 00:50:47,414 --> 00:50:49,482 Thank you both for coming in. 1236 00:50:49,516 --> 00:50:52,552 You enjoy your vacation. UnlessBon voyage. one. 1237 00:50:54,287 --> 00:50:55,531 You eHey, you two, ation. Unlesscome on in. one. 1238 00:50:55,555 --> 00:50:56,723 Sure, thank you. 1239 00:50:56,756 --> 00:50:59,693 I love this. And I love you. 1240 00:50:59,726 --> 00:51:01,661 - And I love the articles. - Dan wrote them.. 1241 00:51:01,695 --> 00:51:04,264 Ah, Dan, they reminded me 1242 00:51:04,297 --> 00:51:07,133 of my family. Made me cry. 1243 00:51:07,167 --> 00:51:09,269 Full on waterworks. 1244 00:51:09,302 --> 00:51:12,272 Oh, I am rooting for you the whole way. 1245 00:51:12,305 --> 00:51:14,474 So, obviously, this is all online, 1246 00:51:14,507 --> 00:51:16,543 but I've collated the info for you here: 1247 00:51:16,576 --> 00:51:18,611 flight, hotel, transport, etc.. 1248 00:51:18,645 --> 00:51:20,413 Thank you so much. 1249 00:51:20,447 --> 00:51:22,349 - For your snowmobile. - Thank you. 1250 00:51:23,717 --> 00:51:25,428 You know, I get these free trips once in a while, 1251 00:51:25,452 --> 00:51:29,422 and I thought, ah, I should do something good for someone. 1252 00:51:29,456 --> 00:51:31,296 I mean, unless you two want to go off together. 1253 00:51:33,326 --> 00:51:35,428 Right. 1254 00:51:35,462 --> 00:51:37,330 ♪ 1255 00:51:37,364 --> 00:51:39,332 Hawaiian vacation posted for trade. 1256 00:51:39,366 --> 00:51:42,402 Fingers crossed. 1257 00:51:43,603 --> 00:51:45,438 So, what are you doing now? You want to, 1258 00:51:45,472 --> 00:51:46,682 you wanna get dinner or something? 1259 00:51:46,706 --> 00:51:48,441 Huh? Dinner? 1260 00:51:48,475 --> 00:51:50,577 You w-Oh, um... inner It's just dinner. 1261 00:51:50,610 --> 00:51:52,679 I'm not asking to run away together. 1262 00:51:52,712 --> 00:51:55,315 Ah... 1263 00:51:55,348 --> 00:51:58,551 That-I mean, of course, yeah, I eat, you eat. 1264 00:51:58,585 --> 00:52:00,487 We could get- I would love to, 1265 00:52:00,520 --> 00:52:02,722 but I have to help set up for Santa's Village,. 1266 00:52:02,756 --> 00:52:05,392 So, um, rain check? 1267 00:52:05,425 --> 00:52:07,327 Yeah, yeah, okay, sure. Rain check. 1268 00:52:07,360 --> 00:52:09,662 - Great, I'll see ya. - See ya. 1269 00:52:09,696 --> 00:52:14,467 Yeah, yeah, okay, sure. Rain ♪heck. 1270 00:52:14,501 --> 00:52:19,539 ♪ 1271 00:52:19,572 --> 00:52:24,644 ♪ 1272 00:52:30,684 --> 00:52:35,221 ♪ 1273 00:52:35,255 --> 00:52:36,565 Sorry we had to audible the breakfast. 1274 00:52:36,589 --> 00:52:38,358 My agent called in sick, 1275 00:52:38,391 --> 00:52:40,427 and I have an open house here today. 1276 00:52:40,460 --> 00:52:42,462 Third open house, but no offer, 1277 00:52:42,495 --> 00:52:44,431 so I'm hoping decorating will move the needle. 1278 00:52:44,464 --> 00:52:45,365 Well, I'm happy to help. 1279 00:52:45,398 --> 00:52:46,876 It actually brings back memories of Mom. 1280 00:52:46,900 --> 00:52:50,437 The hours she spent decorating. 1281 00:52:50,470 --> 00:52:51,971 Bribing us with fudge to help her. 1282 00:52:52,005 --> 00:52:53,673 You know, she would have liked 1283 00:52:53,707 --> 00:52:55,809 your Trading Up Christmas story. 1284 00:52:55,842 --> 00:52:57,410 You knoYeah? e would You read it? 1285 00:52:57,444 --> 00:52:59,379 Of course. I read all your work.y. 1286 00:52:59,412 --> 00:53:00,747 Well, then why did you say... 1287 00:53:00,780 --> 00:53:02,749 "You still working at The Watch?" 1288 00:53:02,782 --> 00:53:05,685 I don't sound like that. 1289 00:53:06,686 --> 00:53:08,888 But, yeah, I've always read all your articles. 1290 00:53:08,922 --> 00:53:10,590 I dig Trading Up. 1291 00:53:10,623 --> 00:53:11,834 Yeah, it's a bit of a departure from the, 1292 00:53:11,858 --> 00:53:14,694 you know, shelving my whole cynicism and... 1293 00:53:14,728 --> 00:53:17,364 just believing things will work out. 1294 00:53:17,397 --> 00:53:21,534 Yeah, you can feel it in the reading and in the writing, 1295 00:53:21,568 --> 00:53:23,503 and I'm happy to help. 1296 00:53:23,536 --> 00:53:25,572 Ask other agents, put an ear to the ground. 1297 00:53:25,605 --> 00:53:28,008 - Thanks, man. - Yeah. 1298 00:53:28,041 --> 00:53:30,577 Ask And, Jack, ts, put ayou know, I'm... und. 1299 00:53:30,610 --> 00:53:33,013 I'm sorry about what happened between us. 1300 00:53:33,046 --> 00:53:35,482 Me, too. I'm also confused. 1301 00:53:35,515 --> 00:53:36,916 What did happen between us? 1302 00:53:36,950 --> 00:53:38,785 Well, it just seemed like with Mom's estate, 1303 00:53:38,818 --> 00:53:41,488 everything became about money with you. 1304 00:53:41,521 --> 00:53:43,623 All right, that kind of hurts to hear, I... 1305 00:53:43,656 --> 00:53:45,692 never knew you felt like that. 1306 00:53:45,725 --> 00:53:47,627 And I thought you were angry with me for 1307 00:53:47,660 --> 00:53:49,496 taking on the caregiver role. 1308 00:53:49,529 --> 00:53:51,007 What? No, I wasn't angry. I was grateful. 1309 00:53:51,031 --> 00:53:52,732 But you never expressed that. 1310 00:53:52,766 --> 00:53:55,769 Wit sounds like we needy. To come together and... 1311 00:53:55,802 --> 00:53:57,904 have a deeper conversation. 1312 00:53:57,937 --> 00:53:59,839 Sounds like we do. 1313 00:53:59,873 --> 00:54:02,742 ♪ 1314 00:54:04,644 --> 00:54:06,880 ♪ 1315 00:54:06,913 --> 00:54:08,515 What a lovely surprise! 1316 00:54:08,548 --> 00:54:09,516 Here, I can take your jacket for you. 1317 00:54:09,549 --> 00:54:11,551 Oh, thank you. 1318 00:54:11,584 --> 00:54:13,095 Okay, I'm sorry to pop in on you like this, 1319 00:54:13,119 --> 00:54:16,790 but I have some really good news. 1320 00:54:16,823 --> 00:54:18,625 Brother Jack... 1321 00:54:18,658 --> 00:54:20,527 he's gonna help us find a house. 1322 00:54:20,560 --> 00:54:21,928 - Really? - Mm-hm. 1323 00:54:21,961 --> 00:54:23,773 Oh, that's amazing! Wait, you're talking again? 1324 00:54:23,797 --> 00:54:24,864 Yeah, I reached out to him. 1325 00:54:24,898 --> 00:54:26,075 We're sorting through some things. 1326 00:54:26,099 --> 00:54:28,702 - Communicating. - I love that. 1327 00:54:28,735 --> 00:54:30,804 That's exactly what siblings are supposed to do. 1328 00:54:30,837 --> 00:54:33,073 Communicating. Or at least try. 1329 00:54:33,106 --> 00:54:35,975 ThWell, thank youat siblinfor your advice. to do. 1330 00:54:36,009 --> 00:54:37,544 You're welcome, anytime. 1331 00:54:37,577 --> 00:54:38,912 No, really, I mean... 1332 00:54:38,945 --> 00:54:42,449 before we met, I was ready to give up on Jack. 1333 00:54:42,482 --> 00:54:44,851 And, and my writing was... 1334 00:54:44,884 --> 00:54:46,686 Anyway... 1335 00:54:47,687 --> 00:54:51,691 Thank you. y It means a lot. 1336 00:54:51,725 --> 00:54:55,061 So, what's with all the books and decorations? 1337 00:54:55,095 --> 00:54:57,564 It's for Santa's Story Village. 1338 00:54:57,597 --> 00:55:00,700 It's my book donation fair, bowhich I also may or? 1339 00:55:00,734 --> 00:55:02,802 May not have signed you up to volunteer at. 1340 00:55:04,571 --> 00:55:06,039 Oh, wow. 1341 00:55:06,072 --> 00:55:07,912 You're just the gift that keeps on giving, huh? 1342 00:55:07,941 --> 00:55:10,110 I'll take that as a compliment. 1343 00:55:10,510 --> 00:55:15,682 ♪ 1344 00:55:15,715 --> 00:55:18,585 ♪ 1345 00:55:18,618 --> 00:55:20,920 - So, this is it? - This is it. 1346 00:55:20,954 --> 00:55:22,856 Pretty cool, huh? 1347 00:55:22,889 --> 00:55:24,591 Yeah, it's got a certain charm about it. 1348 00:55:24,624 --> 00:55:26,693 You and the "certain charm"! 1349 00:55:26,726 --> 00:55:28,595 Yel don't thinka certhat's a negative.t. 1350 00:55:28,628 --> 00:55:30,430 It'll be great. You'll see. 1351 00:55:30,597 --> 00:55:32,065 Here. 1352 00:55:32,098 --> 00:55:34,701 - Here we go. - Thank you. 1353 00:55:34,734 --> 00:55:36,736 Alright, I'm gonna clean things up. 1354 00:55:36,770 --> 00:55:38,838 - Oh, I'll be right back. - Yeah, yeah. 1355 00:55:40,640 --> 00:55:42,776 Ooh, I can't wait to try your hot chocolate! 1356 00:55:42,809 --> 00:55:47,013 Try? I think the word you're looking for is buy. 1357 00:55:47,047 --> 00:55:49,015 Ooh, I can't wait to try your Rosie! ocolate! 1358 00:55:49,049 --> 00:55:50,150 What? 1359 00:55:50,183 --> 00:55:52,752 I'm saving up money to buy a pool for our new house. 1360 00:55:52,786 --> 00:55:55,021 Hm. Why don't you go find Grandpa? 1361 00:55:55,055 --> 00:55:56,790 He's right over there. 1362 00:55:56,823 --> 00:55:58,058 Okay. 1363 00:56:00,560 --> 00:56:01,828 There she is! 1364 00:56:01,861 --> 00:56:02,729 You gonna get into Santa's lap? 1365 00:56:02,762 --> 00:56:05,965 Hey, you little monkey. Get up here, ah! 1366 00:56:05,999 --> 00:56:08,001 So, what's going on with you and Dan? 1367 00:56:08,034 --> 00:56:09,836 There's some serious flirting going on. 1368 00:56:09,869 --> 00:56:11,805 So, what's going on You think there's flirting? 1369 00:56:11,838 --> 00:56:12,539 Mm-hm. 1370 00:56:12,572 --> 00:56:14,507 Not flirting, we're just... 1371 00:56:14,541 --> 00:56:16,910 two grownups who, ah, get along. 1372 00:56:16,943 --> 00:56:19,612 So, I can see how that could be mistaken for flirting. 1373 00:56:19,646 --> 00:56:21,648 But I don't, I don't think it has legs. 1374 00:56:21,681 --> 00:56:23,917 Why? He's so great, and... 1375 00:56:23,950 --> 00:56:25,685 I mean, you are in a quest to trade up. 1376 00:56:25,719 --> 00:56:27,654 Oh, cute. Thank you. 1377 00:56:27,687 --> 00:56:30,990 Ah, no, I just- He told me that he 1378 00:56:31,024 --> 00:56:32,892 has never been in a long-term relationship. 1379 00:56:32,926 --> 00:56:34,728 And that's kind of a red flag. 1380 00:56:34,761 --> 00:56:36,038 Ah, you're scared and that's not in your range of safe 1381 00:56:36,062 --> 00:56:37,902 emotions, so you don't know what to do with it. 1382 00:56:37,931 --> 00:56:40,900 I'm not scared, I'm... cautious. 1383 00:56:40,934 --> 00:56:42,678 Emol mean, being aon't knowcommitment-phobe it. 1384 00:56:42,702 --> 00:56:43,879 I'm not scared, lis a red flag.. 1385 00:56:43,903 --> 00:56:45,047 Yeah, I mean, anything can be a red flag 1386 00:56:45,071 --> 00:56:46,806 when you're scared. 1387 00:56:46,840 --> 00:56:48,675 Thank you for the support. 1388 00:56:48,708 --> 00:56:49,819 Oh, I have to go save him from Dad. 1389 00:56:49,843 --> 00:56:51,811 - Oh. - Yeah, mm-hm. 1390 00:56:51,845 --> 00:56:55,849 ♪ 1391 00:56:55,882 --> 00:56:57,717 - Hi, Dad! - Hey, Michi. 1392 00:56:57,751 --> 00:56:58,718 Hey, could you do me a favor? 1393 00:56:58,752 --> 00:57:00,720 I want to buy Dan one of your hot chocolates. 1394 00:57:00,754 --> 00:57:02,155 Can you go make him a special one? 1395 00:57:02,188 --> 00:57:04,724 - Of, course. - Thank you! 1396 00:57:05,925 --> 00:57:07,003 Your dad was just telling me how 1397 00:57:07,027 --> 00:57:08,862 he plays Santa Claus every year. 1398 00:57:08,895 --> 00:57:09,696 He does. 1399 00:57:09,729 --> 00:57:11,064 I put on a suit, I sit in a chair, 1400 00:57:11,097 --> 00:57:12,065 and I read to the kids. 1401 00:57:12,098 --> 00:57:15,802 I think I look forward to it more than they do. 1402 00:57:15,835 --> 00:57:17,804 Hey, what are we reading this year? 1403 00:57:17,837 --> 00:57:20,206 Well, I think apropos of everything: 1404 00:57:20,240 --> 00:57:22,509 "Magical Christmas Stocking". 1405 00:57:22,542 --> 00:57:23,786 WelThat was one ofpos Michelle's favorites 1406 00:57:23,810 --> 00:57:25,078 from when she was a little girl. 1407 00:57:25,111 --> 00:57:26,713 Oh, I almost forgot. 1408 00:57:26,746 --> 00:57:28,081 Frl might havewas amade a trade. 1409 00:57:28,114 --> 00:57:30,050 My truck for a sailboat. My truck's at 1410 00:57:30,083 --> 00:57:31,785 the mechanic right now getting checked out. 1411 00:57:31,818 --> 00:57:32,952 - Amazing! - Yeah. 1412 00:57:32,986 --> 00:57:34,688 Okay, we need some of that energy for 1413 00:57:34,721 --> 00:57:37,190 my Hawaii trip because... 1414 00:57:37,223 --> 00:57:38,692 I only have three days. 1415 00:57:38,725 --> 00:57:39,492 I'm so sorry, baby. 1416 00:57:39,659 --> 00:57:40,727 I got to take this call. 1417 00:57:40,760 --> 00:57:41,961 I'm sorry, it's the mechanic. 1418 00:57:41,995 --> 00:57:43,205 Great. I -It's the mechanic.ll. 1419 00:57:43,229 --> 00:57:44,864 - Yeah. - Sorry, excuse me. 1420 00:57:44,898 --> 00:57:46,199 - You mind if I? - Yes. 1421 00:57:46,232 --> 00:57:49,135 Okay... 1422 00:57:49,169 --> 00:57:51,004 ♪ 1423 00:57:51,037 --> 00:57:52,748 You know, I was watching some of your reading videos 1424 00:57:52,772 --> 00:57:54,708 online the other day. 1425 00:57:54,741 --> 00:57:56,009 - You were? - Yeah. 1426 00:57:56,042 --> 00:57:58,111 And I came across your Magic Stocking video, 1427 00:57:58,144 --> 00:57:59,112 and I said... 1428 00:57:59,145 --> 00:58:02,749 Anthat, right there, ur Mathat is Michelle. o, 1429 00:58:02,782 --> 00:58:03,983 How do you mean? 1430 00:58:04,017 --> 00:58:05,251 You're one of the only people, 1431 00:58:05,285 --> 00:58:07,921 if not the only person I know... 1432 00:58:07,954 --> 00:58:10,757 who can will their dreams into existence. 1433 00:58:10,790 --> 00:58:12,759 If not the only pelt's, ah... 1434 00:58:12,792 --> 00:58:15,161 it's incredible. 1435 00:58:15,195 --> 00:58:16,996 Thank you. 1436 00:58:17,030 --> 00:58:18,832 ♪ 1437 00:58:18,865 --> 00:58:21,067 Goodbye, traffic and hello, high seas. 1438 00:58:21,101 --> 00:58:22,802 I got the green light from the mechanic. 1439 00:58:22,836 --> 00:58:24,738 - Hey, congrats. - That's awesome. 1440 00:58:24,771 --> 00:58:25,915 - Congratulations. - Thank you. 1441 00:58:25,939 --> 00:58:28,108 But that's not the best part. 1442 00:58:28,141 --> 00:58:29,843 - No? - No. 1443 00:58:29,876 --> 00:58:31,578 My mechanic knowse Nick Spear, 1444 00:58:31,611 --> 00:58:33,179 the guy with all the car dealerships, 1445 00:58:33,213 --> 00:58:34,881 and he wants to make a trade with you. 1446 00:58:34,914 --> 00:58:36,316 Really? For what? 1447 00:58:36,683 --> 00:58:39,319 For an RV. 1448 00:58:39,686 --> 00:58:41,921 And Michi... 1449 00:58:41,955 --> 00:58:43,890 You can trade an RV for a house. 1450 00:58:43,923 --> 00:58:46,993 ♪ 1451 00:58:47,027 --> 00:58:48,328 You can trade an RV e. 1452 00:58:52,365 --> 00:58:54,034 ♪ 1453 00:58:54,067 --> 00:58:55,969 What do you think of this? 1454 00:58:56,002 --> 00:58:58,038 It reminds me of the car my dad used to drive. 1455 00:58:58,071 --> 00:58:59,606 - It's cute. - It's a cream puff. 1456 00:58:59,639 --> 00:59:02,642 Michelle! Dan! Nick Spear! 1457 00:59:02,676 --> 00:59:04,911 Spear Automotive. It'SP-E-A-R.puff. 1458 00:59:04,944 --> 00:59:06,012 Mi-Wow, hi. an! Nic-Hi.ear! 1459 00:59:06,046 --> 00:59:08,148 Nice to meet you, and thanks for the potential trade. 1460 00:59:08,181 --> 00:59:10,283 - Yeah, yeah. - Yeah, it's quite the trade. 1461 00:59:10,316 --> 00:59:12,986 Oh, you're wondering what my angle is, hey? 1462 00:59:13,019 --> 00:59:14,954 All right, I'll tell it to you plain. Follow me. 1463 00:59:14,988 --> 00:59:16,956 So, it's about love and money. 1464 00:59:16,990 --> 00:59:18,334 My wife, she had a very tough year. 1465 00:59:18,358 --> 00:59:20,360 And her best friend, she's been a rock, 1466 00:59:20,393 --> 00:59:24,230 and they love Hawaii, so I thought I would take her and 1467 00:59:24,264 --> 00:59:26,399 her best friend, and her best friend's husband 1468 00:59:26,433 --> 00:59:28,034 on a thank you trip. 1469 00:59:28,068 --> 00:59:30,203 So that's the love. Where's the money? 1470 00:59:30,236 --> 00:59:33,073 Well, yeah, Dan here can attest that, ah... 1471 00:59:33,106 --> 00:59:34,274 your news story, it's, ah, 1472 00:59:34,307 --> 00:59:35,709 really popular around these parts. 1473 00:59:35,742 --> 00:59:37,077 You'll get free publicity. 1474 00:59:37,110 --> 00:59:38,654 Yeah, I don't mind looking like a good guy. 1475 00:59:38,678 --> 00:59:40,980 Hey, look! Oh, my! What? 1476 00:59:41,014 --> 00:59:42,282 Are you sure? 1477 00:59:42,315 --> 00:59:44,884 This is-This seems very valuable. 1478 00:59:44,918 --> 00:59:46,252 So is what I'm getting for it. 1479 00:59:46,286 --> 00:59:47,787 So it's in pretty good shape? 1480 00:59:47,821 --> 00:59:49,098 Yeah, yeah, it's got a lot of miles, 1481 00:59:49,122 --> 00:59:50,090 but it all checked out. 1482 00:59:50,123 --> 00:59:51,967 She's got a lot of life it'sstill in her... iles, 1483 00:59:51,991 --> 00:59:54,661 but it -...left.ed out. 1484 00:59:54,694 --> 00:59:56,262 - May I? - Sure, go! 1485 00:59:56,296 --> 00:59:58,431 Wow... 1486 00:59:58,465 --> 01:00:01,334 Yeah. 1487 01:00:03,036 --> 01:00:05,005 - I-yes, yes! - Okay, great, good! 1488 01:00:05,038 --> 01:00:06,940 Good, good! You're gonna shout out to Spear. 1489 01:00:06,973 --> 01:00:09,342 Spear Automotives. S-P-E-A-R! 1490 01:00:09,376 --> 01:00:11,244 - Yeah, I got it, Spear. - Good, good. 1491 01:00:11,277 --> 01:00:12,212 - Do you do a selfie? - Yes, can we? 1492 01:00:12,245 --> 01:00:14,347 - Can we do a selfie? - Yes! 1493 01:00:14,381 --> 01:00:15,248 - Do you Ah.a selfie? - Y? 1494 01:00:15,281 --> 01:00:17,717 Ah! 1495 01:00:17,751 --> 01:00:19,319 Do Great. Okay, fie? Let's go inside! 1496 01:00:19,352 --> 01:00:21,721 I got heating in here, it's nice. 1497 01:00:21,755 --> 01:00:23,023 - You have TV. - Wow, okay. 1498 01:00:23,056 --> 01:00:24,324 - You got TV in there? - Yeah! 1499 01:00:24,357 --> 01:00:27,060 ♪ 1500 01:00:27,093 --> 01:00:29,362 Yo♪ I'VE BEEN GOODe? ALL YEAR LONG ♪ 1501 01:00:29,396 --> 01:00:33,867 ♪ DONE NOTHING WRONG SO GOOD TO SANTA! ♪ 1502 01:00:36,036 --> 01:00:39,406 ♪ BEEN OH SO NICE SO GOOD TO SANTA! ♪ 1503 01:00:39,439 --> 01:00:41,374 ♪ I'VE BEEN WRAPPING ALL YOUR FAVORITE GIFTS ♪ 1504 01:00:41,408 --> 01:00:43,176 ♪ BEEN OH SO NICE S♪ 1505 01:00:43,209 --> 01:00:46,446 ♪ ...EVERYTHING ON YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST ♪ 1506 01:00:46,479 --> 01:00:48,481 Yo, Dan! 1507 01:00:48,515 --> 01:00:50,483 Hey! You made it! 1508 01:00:50,517 --> 01:00:53,453 - Thanks for the invite. - Good to see you, man. 1509 01:00:53,486 --> 01:00:57,223 Man, every year I say I'll come to this, but never do. 1510 01:00:57,257 --> 01:01:00,060 What a great place to tell you the good news... 1511 01:01:00,093 --> 01:01:02,729 We might have some progress coon finding a new house.o. 1512 01:01:02,762 --> 01:01:04,330 - You're kidding me! - No! 1513 01:01:04,364 --> 01:01:06,308 Listen, I've been searching for properties that have 1514 01:01:06,332 --> 01:01:07,743 been sitting for a while, and I've got a lead- 1515 01:01:07,767 --> 01:01:08,735 and nothing definite. 1516 01:01:08,768 --> 01:01:10,070 - Oh. - But we'll see. 1517 01:01:10,103 --> 01:01:11,247 That is great news. AndThank you, man.te. 1518 01:01:11,271 --> 01:01:13,807 Ha! Right? Don't thank me yet. 1519 01:01:13,840 --> 01:01:15,075 It's still in early stages, 1520 01:01:15,108 --> 01:01:16,252 and I know you have a timeline. 1521 01:01:16,276 --> 01:01:19,045 Three days 'til Christmas, Itso I'm trying to hurry. s, 1522 01:01:19,079 --> 01:01:22,082 So, where's the trade up? 1523 01:01:22,115 --> 01:01:24,784 Oh, yeah, ah... 1524 01:01:24,818 --> 01:01:27,087 There she is, in the green. 1525 01:01:27,120 --> 01:01:30,457 Wow. OhWho's that? 1526 01:01:30,490 --> 01:01:33,259 Yeah, that's her sister. You want to meet her? 1527 01:01:33,293 --> 01:01:34,961 Yeah. 1528 01:01:34,994 --> 01:01:37,097 Gotta give Grandpa his refill. 1529 01:01:37,130 --> 01:01:40,800 Okay! 1530 01:01:40,834 --> 01:01:43,103 So, have you talked to Dan? 1531 01:01:43,136 --> 01:01:44,838 Why do you keep asking me about Dan? 1532 01:01:44,871 --> 01:01:45,705 Oh, sorry, do you not enjoy 1533 01:01:45,739 --> 01:01:47,507 my unsolicited meddling in your life? 1534 01:01:47,540 --> 01:01:49,242 Oh, sorry, do yTouché.enjoy 1535 01:01:49,275 --> 01:01:51,311 Did I tell you I talked to Dan? 1536 01:01:51,344 --> 01:01:53,179 Oh, sorry, do No. When? njoy 1537 01:01:53,213 --> 01:01:55,024 Remember when I told you I wanted you to stop trading? 1538 01:01:55,048 --> 01:01:56,249 Yeah. 1539 01:01:56,282 --> 01:01:59,386 Well, after that, Dan came to talk to me... 1540 01:01:59,419 --> 01:02:03,123 And, he gave the sweetest speech about you. 1541 01:02:03,156 --> 01:02:05,125 It was everything I've ever wanted a man 1542 01:02:05,158 --> 01:02:06,860 to think about you before. 1543 01:02:06,893 --> 01:02:09,229 And honestly, the only reason I changed my mind 1544 01:02:09,262 --> 01:02:10,339 about the trading, was so you would 1545 01:02:10,363 --> 01:02:12,165 spend more time with him. 1546 01:02:12,198 --> 01:02:15,135 Well, if it means I still can get you a house, 1547 01:02:15,168 --> 01:02:16,136 spend more time I'll take it. 1548 01:02:16,169 --> 01:02:18,371 Wow. Who's the fox? 1549 01:02:19,439 --> 01:02:22,275 SpendWait, time is that bench ad guy? 1550 01:02:22,308 --> 01:02:25,278 Michelle, this is my brother, Jack. 1551 01:02:25,311 --> 01:02:27,180 - Hi, nice to meet you. - Hi. Nice to meet you. 1552 01:02:27,213 --> 01:02:29,282 This is her sister, Keri. This is my brother, Jack. 1553 01:02:29,315 --> 01:02:30,984 I recognize you from your bench ad. 1554 01:02:31,151 --> 01:02:33,119 Oh, no, that's... 1555 01:02:33,153 --> 01:02:34,287 That's embarrassing. 1556 01:02:34,320 --> 01:02:37,157 No, I like them! They're cute. 1557 01:02:37,190 --> 01:02:38,825 - Yeah? - Mm-hm. 1558 01:02:38,858 --> 01:02:41,227 Okay. 1559 01:02:41,261 --> 01:02:43,005 I think your father needs some help over there. 1560 01:02:43,029 --> 01:02:45,107 We should go over there to see your father for some help. 1561 01:02:48,401 --> 01:02:50,570 So, you own the Kostka Home? 1562 01:02:52,072 --> 01:02:53,273 I've been to your shop before. 1563 01:02:53,306 --> 01:02:55,175 And I've sat on your face before. 1564 01:02:55,208 --> 01:02:57,210 - Excuse me? - I meant the bench ads! 1565 01:02:57,243 --> 01:02:59,579 Oh! Yeah, the bench. 1566 01:02:59,612 --> 01:03:00,914 - Okay. - Yeah. 1567 01:03:00,947 --> 01:03:03,416 - That's right. - Yeah. 1568 01:03:03,450 --> 01:03:04,551 Hey, can you do me a favor? 1569 01:03:04,584 --> 01:03:06,219 Can you make me another one of these? 1570 01:03:06,252 --> 01:03:07,587 I'm gonna put it on your tab. 1571 01:03:07,620 --> 01:03:10,156 Can you make me another What? f these? 1572 01:03:10,190 --> 01:03:11,057 I thought these were free. 1573 01:03:11,091 --> 01:03:12,425 Ugh. 1574 01:03:12,459 --> 01:03:14,361 - Is it time to read? - Yes. 1575 01:03:14,394 --> 01:03:16,262 - Let's do it. - Okay... 1576 01:03:17,497 --> 01:03:19,265 Story time, everybody! 1577 01:03:19,299 --> 01:03:20,500 Come gather around. 1578 01:03:20,533 --> 01:03:22,469 There's seats for Stoall you kiddos! ody! 1579 01:03:23,503 --> 01:03:25,905 Before we start, I just want to thank you all 1580 01:03:25,939 --> 01:03:27,607 so much for your donations. 1581 01:03:27,640 --> 01:03:30,510 And these will all be delivered to the hospital, 1582 01:03:30,543 --> 01:03:32,312 the foster homes, and the shelter 1583 01:03:32,345 --> 01:03:34,614 where they will bring so much joy. 1584 01:03:34,647 --> 01:03:37,417 And I just want to thank you for bringing me so much joy, 1585 01:03:37,450 --> 01:03:39,352 for supporting this entire event, 1586 01:03:39,386 --> 01:03:42,422 and for supporting my dreams. I mean, 1587 01:03:42,455 --> 01:03:46,326 however magic beans they may seem. 1588 01:03:46,359 --> 01:03:47,460 So without further ado, 1589 01:03:47,494 --> 01:03:49,429 my absolute favorite Christmas story, 1590 01:03:49,462 --> 01:03:51,598 "The Magical Christmas Stocking." 1591 01:03:51,631 --> 01:03:53,366 Yay! 1592 01:03:54,701 --> 01:03:57,370 Yay! Thank you, Michi! 1593 01:03:57,404 --> 01:04:00,540 "The Most Magical Christmas Stocking." 1594 01:04:00,573 --> 01:04:02,242 Yay! Thank yo♪, Michi! 1595 01:04:02,275 --> 01:04:04,310 "Two weeks... 1596 01:04:04,344 --> 01:04:06,613 until Christmas." 1597 01:04:06,646 --> 01:04:08,214 "On one snowy eve..." 1598 01:04:08,248 --> 01:04:09,215 Now look at this. 1599 01:04:09,249 --> 01:04:11,918 Look what you did, you and your magic beans. 1600 01:04:11,951 --> 01:04:13,353 How do you feel? 1601 01:04:13,386 --> 01:04:17,323 This could be it. One more trade and... 1602 01:04:17,357 --> 01:04:19,492 that might be it. 1603 01:04:19,526 --> 01:04:22,262 Maybe for the house, but... 1604 01:04:22,295 --> 01:04:24,931 this experience taught me that everything in life 1605 01:04:24,964 --> 01:04:27,267 is kind of a trade... 1606 01:04:27,300 --> 01:04:30,670 Friendships, relationships... 1607 01:04:30,704 --> 01:04:32,405 Love. 1608 01:04:32,439 --> 01:04:34,574 ♪ 1609 01:04:34,607 --> 01:04:37,277 I just, I feel like you're trading 1610 01:04:37,310 --> 01:04:39,612 the fear of heartbreak... 1611 01:04:39,646 --> 01:04:44,284 for the possibility of a deeper connection. 1612 01:04:44,317 --> 01:04:48,054 - Worthy trade. - Yeah? 1613 01:04:48,088 --> 01:04:50,390 Is it a trade that you would be... 1614 01:04:50,423 --> 01:04:53,259 interested in making? 1615 01:04:53,293 --> 01:04:55,695 Is itYeah... e that Yes, it is, yeah. 1616 01:04:55,729 --> 01:04:57,430 Okay. 1617 01:04:57,464 --> 01:05:01,101 Okay, you want to talk about it? 1618 01:05:01,267 --> 01:05:02,602 You and I? 1619 01:05:02,635 --> 01:05:04,504 - Yeah. - Sure. 1620 01:05:04,537 --> 01:05:07,440 ♪ 1621 01:05:07,474 --> 01:05:09,309 - Yeah. - Now? 1622 01:05:09,342 --> 01:05:12,078 - Sure! - Ah... 1623 01:05:12,112 --> 01:05:14,581 Yeah, of course. 1624 01:05:17,350 --> 01:05:19,419 I guess cue the intimacy, huh? 1625 01:05:19,452 --> 01:05:22,355 Ah..-What? tering] 1626 01:05:22,389 --> 01:05:24,758 I'm sorry, this is not exactly my field of expertise. 1627 01:05:24,791 --> 01:05:27,627 Talking about my emotions. 1628 01:05:27,660 --> 01:05:29,329 Hey, hey, hey, hey. Guess what? 1629 01:05:29,362 --> 01:05:30,296 - We found a house! - Oh! 1630 01:05:30,330 --> 01:05:32,332 - You did? - Yeah! 1631 01:05:32,365 --> 01:05:34,267 Yay! 1632 01:05:34,300 --> 01:05:36,436 - Okay! - This guy, am I right? 1633 01:05:36,469 --> 01:05:39,472 ♪ 1634 01:05:45,578 --> 01:05:48,648 - Okay! - This guy, ♪am I right? 1635 01:05:48,682 --> 01:05:49,516 I can't believe it! You did it! 1636 01:05:49,549 --> 01:05:52,719 - You found us a house. - I mean, maybe. 1637 01:05:52,752 --> 01:05:54,654 Jack said the RV still needs to get checked out, 1638 01:05:54,688 --> 01:05:56,489 so we shouldn't get excited. 1639 01:05:56,523 --> 01:05:58,625 What? You're the queen of negetting too excited. ut, 1640 01:05:58,658 --> 01:05:59,993 I know. 1641 01:06:01,361 --> 01:06:02,729 What is it? 1642 01:06:02,762 --> 01:06:05,765 Ah, I just spoke to Dan, and... 1643 01:06:05,799 --> 01:06:08,034 I think he just told me he doesn't like to 1644 01:06:08,068 --> 01:06:09,602 talk about his feelings? 1645 01:06:09,636 --> 01:06:12,439 I Did you try to talkme about your feelings here? 1646 01:06:12,472 --> 01:06:15,675 Yeah. Talk abl just... eelings? 1647 01:06:15,709 --> 01:06:18,545 I feel like it might not be a great idea to be falling for 1648 01:06:18,578 --> 01:06:21,147 a guy who has told me that he doesn't like commitment, 1649 01:06:21,181 --> 01:06:22,682 and now communication. 1650 01:06:22,716 --> 01:06:25,618 A guBut you haven't goneat he don a date yet, so... nt, 1651 01:06:25,652 --> 01:06:27,487 maybe do that before you start worrying about 1652 01:06:27,520 --> 01:06:30,156 his capacity for eternal commitment. 1653 01:06:30,190 --> 01:06:31,701 Maybe do that before you starGood point. about 1654 01:06:31,725 --> 01:06:33,226 I don't know, I just... 1655 01:06:33,259 --> 01:06:34,661 I don't want to get my hopes up. 1656 01:06:34,694 --> 01:06:38,198 Michi, getting your hopes up is your whole thing. 1657 01:06:38,365 --> 01:06:41,601 I don't want to get my ♪opes up. 1658 01:06:41,634 --> 01:06:43,837 Yeah. You're right. 1659 01:06:43,870 --> 01:06:45,505 Thank you. 1660 01:06:45,538 --> 01:06:47,240 And listen, I can finish cleaning up here. 1661 01:06:47,407 --> 01:06:49,275 You go home. 1662 01:06:49,476 --> 01:06:52,345 And, from Rosie... 1663 01:06:52,512 --> 01:06:53,680 it's on the house. 1664 01:06:53,713 --> 01:06:56,182 Finally. 1665 01:06:56,216 --> 01:06:58,251 - Thank you. - Get some sleep. 1666 01:06:58,284 --> 01:06:59,819 - Good night. - Good night. 1667 01:06:59,853 --> 01:07:04,624 ♪ 1668 01:07:04,657 --> 01:07:07,127 We haven't gone in yet. Jack hasn't had the keys. 1669 01:07:07,160 --> 01:07:09,662 This is more just a first impression pass to 1670 01:07:09,696 --> 01:07:12,532 see if this is something Keri wants to pursue. 1671 01:07:12,565 --> 01:07:15,101 I've already expressed that a free house is... 1672 01:07:15,135 --> 01:07:17,837 absolutely something I want to pursue. 1673 01:07:17,871 --> 01:07:19,873 I'vSorry, not sorry. ed tl'm getting emotional. 1674 01:07:19,906 --> 01:07:21,541 It's just... 1675 01:07:21,574 --> 01:07:22,852 I'vSI've wanted thised tl'm gfor so long, onal. 1676 01:07:22,876 --> 01:07:25,645 And I'm so grateful to all of you. 1677 01:07:25,679 --> 01:07:27,690 I'm a little embarrassed I couldn't get there on my own. 1678 01:07:27,714 --> 01:07:28,858 Well, maybe this isn't something 1679 01:07:28,882 --> 01:07:31,518 you're supposed to do on your own. 1680 01:07:31,551 --> 01:07:33,153 Well, that sounds like a Michelle-ism. 1681 01:07:35,188 --> 01:07:38,692 Well, there are still terms to discuss. 1682 01:07:38,725 --> 01:07:41,528 Paperwork to get going. RV to be inspected. 1683 01:07:41,561 --> 01:07:42,829 Most importantly, 1684 01:07:42,862 --> 01:07:44,564 the seller's family to get on board. 1685 01:07:44,597 --> 01:07:46,533 So, the ink isn't dry yet. 1686 01:07:46,566 --> 01:07:48,702 But it's promising. 1687 01:07:48,735 --> 01:07:50,813 So, I will just get the appropriate amount of excited. 1688 01:07:50,837 --> 01:07:54,674 Michi, take note. 1689 01:07:54,708 --> 01:07:57,577 Is it possible to get a tour aof the rest of the property? 1690 01:07:57,610 --> 01:07:58,812 Yeah, I'll give you a tour. 1691 01:07:58,845 --> 01:08:01,281 Is it possible to get a tour aof the restOkay. he property? 1692 01:08:01,448 --> 01:08:03,783 ♪ 1693 01:08:03,817 --> 01:08:07,220 Well, I guess, thank you 1694 01:08:07,253 --> 01:08:10,156 for the free PR... 1695 01:08:10,190 --> 01:08:12,859 and for enlisting the help of your brother. 1696 01:08:12,892 --> 01:08:14,761 It really wouldn't have happened without you. 1697 01:08:14,794 --> 01:08:16,272 I would have never reconciled with Jack 1698 01:08:16,296 --> 01:08:19,165 if it wasn't for you. 1699 01:08:19,199 --> 01:08:21,267 I would have never This has been, ah... 1700 01:08:21,301 --> 01:08:24,204 It was special. 1701 01:08:24,237 --> 01:08:26,840 Yes, it WASspecial. 1702 01:08:26,873 --> 01:08:30,243 Well, I don't mean that in past tense. I... 1703 01:08:30,276 --> 01:08:32,746 I mean, I'd really like to get to know you better. 1704 01:08:32,779 --> 01:08:35,215 I thought you didn't do that. 1705 01:08:35,248 --> 01:08:37,250 I mean, I'd really like to get tl'd like to try... 1706 01:08:37,283 --> 01:08:40,186 'cause I really like you. 1707 01:08:40,220 --> 01:08:42,222 I really like you too. 1708 01:08:42,255 --> 01:08:44,758 'Cause I rea♪ly like you. 1709 01:08:51,765 --> 01:08:53,967 - I told you, right? - Yeah, you're right. 1710 01:08:55,001 --> 01:08:56,636 Oh, gosh! 1711 01:08:59,572 --> 01:09:01,408 Sorry. 1712 01:09:01,574 --> 01:09:03,309 - It's so pretty. - So? 1713 01:09:03,343 --> 01:09:04,944 - It's really pretty. - Oh. 1714 01:09:04,978 --> 01:09:07,681 - Yeah. - Good. 1715 01:09:09,883 --> 01:09:12,786 ♪ 1716 01:09:16,022 --> 01:09:18,725 "It seems Michelle will prevail and get the house." 1717 01:09:18,758 --> 01:09:20,960 But what about the other gifts she gave along the way? 1718 01:09:20,994 --> 01:09:22,962 The reminders that everything has value, 1719 01:09:22,996 --> 01:09:25,999 that people are genuinely good... 1720 01:09:26,032 --> 01:09:28,668 and that even the most shut down hearts... 1721 01:09:28,702 --> 01:09:30,804 "can be touched." 1722 01:09:30,837 --> 01:09:35,875 ♪ 1723 01:09:35,909 --> 01:09:40,680 ♪ 1724 01:09:40,714 --> 01:09:42,682 Hey, Dan, how's it going? 1725 01:09:42,716 --> 01:09:44,684 I'm almost done. 1726 01:09:44,718 --> 01:09:47,721 And no, I have not changed my mind. 1727 01:09:47,754 --> 01:09:49,856 I am not going to tell you who the house is for. 1728 01:09:49,889 --> 01:09:51,758 I think you're making a mistake. 1729 01:09:53,059 --> 01:09:54,994 Just sent it to you. 1730 01:09:56,029 --> 01:09:58,031 Give me a half hour 1731 01:09:58,064 --> 01:10:00,800 All right. I'm gonna get a coffee. 1732 01:10:00,834 --> 01:10:05,305 ♪ 1733 01:10:05,338 --> 01:10:06,906 All right. I'm gonna 1734 01:10:06,940 --> 01:10:11,811 ♪ 1735 01:10:11,845 --> 01:10:16,816 All right. I'm gonna 1736 01:10:16,850 --> 01:10:21,955 ♪ 1737 01:10:21,988 --> 01:10:26,860 All right. I'm gonna 1738 01:10:26,893 --> 01:10:32,732 ♪ 1739 01:10:32,766 --> 01:10:35,735 What's up? Everything okay? 1740 01:10:35,769 --> 01:10:37,871 Bad news. The house fell through. 1741 01:10:38,805 --> 01:10:41,841 What? What happened? 1742 01:10:41,875 --> 01:10:44,044 The property's in a trust, and the seller's family 1743 01:10:44,077 --> 01:10:45,812 had to unanimously accept the deal. 1744 01:10:45,845 --> 01:10:46,813 Then, oddly, in the 11th hour, 1745 01:10:46,846 --> 01:10:48,782 a buyer showed up and took it off the market. 1746 01:10:48,815 --> 01:10:49,783 Wait, so you sold the house instead of 1747 01:10:49,816 --> 01:10:50,550 a following throughnd took on the trade? rket. 1748 01:10:50,583 --> 01:10:52,752 It wasn't my decision to make. 1749 01:10:52,786 --> 01:10:53,753 You sure about that? 1750 01:10:53,787 --> 01:10:54,754 What are you trying to say? 1751 01:10:54,788 --> 01:10:57,357 That I used this opportunity to make a sale? 1752 01:10:57,390 --> 01:10:58,801 - That's who you think I am? - I don't know. 1753 01:10:58,825 --> 01:10:59,902 I just know whenever opporit comes to money, ale? 1754 01:10:59,926 --> 01:11:01,704 That's things getink I am? Complicated with you. 1755 01:11:01,728 --> 01:11:03,763 - What about you? - What about me? 1756 01:11:03,797 --> 01:11:05,799 I don't hear from you for a year, and then 1757 01:11:05,832 --> 01:11:07,901 suddenly you reach out when you need something. 1758 01:11:07,934 --> 01:11:10,904 - It wasn't like that. - Really? Are you sure? 1759 01:11:10,937 --> 01:11:12,739 Because it seems to me you're only my brother 1760 01:11:12,772 --> 01:11:14,107 when you want something. 1761 01:11:14,140 --> 01:11:16,743 I'm not giving up on finding a house. 1762 01:11:16,776 --> 01:11:19,913 But I'm doing it for Keri, not for you. 1763 01:11:19,946 --> 01:11:23,416 ♪ 1764 01:11:25,151 --> 01:11:29,489 ♪ 1765 01:11:29,656 --> 01:11:34,494 ♪ 1766 01:11:34,661 --> 01:11:37,697 ♪ 1767 01:11:37,731 --> 01:11:40,934 Hey. What is this? 1768 01:11:40,967 --> 01:11:43,036 How could you do this? I promised anonymity. 1769 01:11:43,069 --> 01:11:44,804 I'm sorry. This is your job. 1770 01:11:44,838 --> 01:11:47,807 My job, as you told me, I was to find meaning. 1771 01:11:47,841 --> 01:11:50,377 In this story, and I have. 1772 01:11:50,410 --> 01:11:52,154 MAnd then you come in, , Iwasand you just-ing. 1773 01:11:52,178 --> 01:11:54,080 - The readers- - I don't care about readers. 1774 01:11:54,114 --> 01:11:55,882 I don't care about advertising, 1775 01:11:55,915 --> 01:11:57,393 and I don't care about social media likes. 1776 01:11:57,417 --> 01:11:59,819 I care about Michelle. 1777 01:11:59,853 --> 01:12:02,155 And II, I made a about sopromise to her.s. 1778 01:12:02,188 --> 01:12:06,026 I care abo♪t Michelle. 1779 01:12:06,059 --> 01:12:08,895 ♪ 1780 01:12:08,928 --> 01:12:10,764 Michelle, it wasn't me. I It was my editor.le. 1781 01:12:10,797 --> 01:12:12,832 - Sure it was. - Michelle, here. 1782 01:12:12,866 --> 01:12:13,833 No, seriously. 1783 01:12:13,867 --> 01:12:16,169 Just... stop. 1784 01:12:16,202 --> 01:12:19,139 You know, maybe it's better this way. 1785 01:12:19,172 --> 01:12:21,408 Clearly, we don't want the same things. 1786 01:12:21,441 --> 01:12:23,076 And what do you want? 1787 01:12:23,109 --> 01:12:25,178 Clel want to be't wanclose to people.s. 1788 01:12:25,211 --> 01:12:28,848 Look, I might not be perfect, but at least 1789 01:12:28,882 --> 01:12:30,483 I can be honest about my failings. 1790 01:12:30,517 --> 01:12:32,419 And I can't? 1791 01:12:32,452 --> 01:12:33,987 I think you believe 1792 01:12:34,020 --> 01:12:36,523 that only happy stories have meaning. 1793 01:12:36,556 --> 01:12:38,591 And that's just not true. 1794 01:12:38,625 --> 01:12:40,560 I think you should leave, Dan. 1795 01:12:40,727 --> 01:12:42,462 ♪ 1796 01:12:42,495 --> 01:12:44,064 Here. 1797 01:12:44,097 --> 01:12:49,469 ♪ 1798 01:12:49,502 --> 01:12:54,107 He♪e. 1799 01:12:54,140 --> 01:12:58,978 ♪ 1800 01:13:01,247 --> 01:13:04,217 ♪ 1801 01:13:04,250 --> 01:13:06,953 ♪ 1802 01:13:06,986 --> 01:13:08,922 How you doing? 1803 01:13:08,955 --> 01:13:10,466 How do you think I'm doing with people looking at me 1804 01:13:10,490 --> 01:13:12,134 like I'm a mom who can't provide for my child? 1805 01:13:12,158 --> 01:13:14,994 - Pitying me. - No one's pitying you. 1806 01:13:15,028 --> 01:13:16,939 The article's wrong. We didn't even get the house. 1807 01:13:16,963 --> 01:13:18,898 Well, we'll just find you another one. 1808 01:13:18,932 --> 01:13:20,176 The aNo, we won't, g. We didn't eMichelle. he house. 1809 01:13:20,200 --> 01:13:22,669 Maybe I will, but we won't. 1810 01:13:22,802 --> 01:13:24,004 What? 1811 01:13:24,037 --> 01:13:25,505 I know you're only trying to help, 1812 01:13:25,538 --> 01:13:28,908 but I am tired of you always trying to save us. 1813 01:13:28,942 --> 01:13:32,178 - I'm not. - It feels like you are. 1814 01:13:32,212 --> 01:13:33,480 And the more you try to save me, 1815 01:13:33,513 --> 01:13:35,448 the more it feels like I am failing. 1816 01:13:37,684 --> 01:13:39,686 Why didn't you say anything? 1817 01:13:39,719 --> 01:13:40,963 Because everything always has to be 1818 01:13:40,987 --> 01:13:42,155 happy and positive with you. 1819 01:13:42,188 --> 01:13:44,524 There's no room for my feelings. 1820 01:13:44,557 --> 01:13:47,060 And honestly, I can see how Jack and Dan might need a 1821 01:13:47,093 --> 01:13:49,929 break, because sometimes I feel that way with you. 1822 01:13:49,963 --> 01:13:52,999 So, I guess... 1823 01:13:53,033 --> 01:13:54,668 let's just take some time. 1824 01:13:54,868 --> 01:13:58,672 ♪ 1825 01:13:58,872 --> 01:14:04,010 ♪ 1826 01:14:12,952 --> 01:14:18,158 ♪ 1827 01:14:18,191 --> 01:14:20,760 ♪ 1828 01:14:23,263 --> 01:14:28,268 ♪ 1829 01:14:32,038 --> 01:14:34,240 Hello? Anyone home? 1830 01:14:34,274 --> 01:14:36,576 - Oh, Hey, Michi. - Hey, Dad. 1831 01:14:38,611 --> 01:14:41,047 Oh, no... 1832 01:14:41,081 --> 01:14:42,749 That bad, huh? 1833 01:14:42,782 --> 01:14:46,052 Dan gave me my stocking back. 1834 01:14:46,086 --> 01:14:48,588 But, you, you wanted it back, right? 1835 01:14:48,621 --> 01:14:50,156 Yeah, but... 1836 01:14:50,190 --> 01:14:53,193 Butnot like this. ted it I just... ht? 1837 01:14:53,226 --> 01:14:56,663 I kind of thought that maybe it... 1838 01:14:56,696 --> 01:14:58,832 What? 1839 01:14:59,032 --> 01:15:01,067 Nothing, nothing. 1840 01:15:01,101 --> 01:15:03,603 What about you? How's the boat? 1841 01:15:03,636 --> 01:15:07,173 Oh, ah, enh, I'm not gonna keep it. 1842 01:15:07,207 --> 01:15:09,776 Really? Dad, I'm sorry. 1843 01:15:09,943 --> 01:15:11,344 ♪ 1844 01:15:11,378 --> 01:15:14,180 Christmas fail for both of us, I guess. 1845 01:15:14,214 --> 01:15:17,884 Oh, I don't know. Maybe less of a fail, 1846 01:15:17,917 --> 01:15:21,087 and more of a detour, you know, I... 1847 01:15:21,121 --> 01:15:22,298 guess we're both just gonna have to make a wish 1848 01:15:22,322 --> 01:15:25,125 on a magical stocking this year. 1849 01:15:25,158 --> 01:15:27,627 I feel like I might be out of wishes. 1850 01:15:27,660 --> 01:15:32,599 ♪ 1851 01:15:32,632 --> 01:15:37,837 ♪ 1852 01:15:38,004 --> 01:15:39,239 Thank you. 1853 01:15:39,272 --> 01:15:40,640 Hey, thanks for meeting me, man. 1854 01:15:40,674 --> 01:15:42,208 Thanks for calling. 1855 01:15:42,242 --> 01:15:43,352 Although this isn't the best sign, n. 1856 01:15:43,376 --> 01:15:45,111 We've only been talking a few days, 1857 01:15:45,145 --> 01:15:46,713 and we're already fighting again. 1858 01:15:46,746 --> 01:15:49,115 Well, see, 1859 01:15:49,149 --> 01:15:50,259 we weren't fighting at all before.. 1860 01:15:50,283 --> 01:15:51,384 That was the problem. 1861 01:15:51,418 --> 01:15:53,053 We just assumed we understood how the 1862 01:15:53,086 --> 01:15:55,255 other person felt, what they needed. 1863 01:15:55,288 --> 01:15:57,190 I'm sorry for what I said. Me, too. 1864 01:15:57,223 --> 01:15:58,734 Even though I feel like a lot of what I said was true. 1865 01:15:58,758 --> 01:16:00,160 Me too. 1866 01:16:00,193 --> 01:16:01,270 But we got to be able to argue with one another 1867 01:16:01,294 --> 01:16:02,829 without the other person stomping off 1868 01:16:02,862 --> 01:16:04,130 and we're never talking again. 1869 01:16:04,164 --> 01:16:05,174 I don't want to spend another Christmas 1870 01:16:05,198 --> 01:16:07,233 without my brother. It's lonely. 1871 01:16:07,267 --> 01:16:09,402 Yeah. Me too. 1872 01:16:09,436 --> 01:16:13,073 But there's something else I need to tell you. 1873 01:16:13,106 --> 01:16:14,674 We might have found a house. 1874 01:16:14,708 --> 01:16:16,276 You found a house?! 1875 01:16:16,309 --> 01:16:18,912 We might have found ♪ house. 1876 01:16:19,112 --> 01:16:20,413 - Mommy? - Mm-hm? 1877 01:16:20,447 --> 01:16:21,681 Yes, sweetie? 1878 01:16:21,715 --> 01:16:23,683 Why isn't Aunt Michi here helping? 1879 01:16:23,717 --> 01:16:25,652 Oh, um... 1880 01:16:28,121 --> 01:16:28,955 Come here, you little gooser. 1881 01:16:28,988 --> 01:16:32,659 Let's have a talk. 1882 01:16:32,692 --> 01:16:33,460 Come here, you What's up? ser. 1883 01:16:33,493 --> 01:16:35,362 Is it because you're in a fight? 1884 01:16:35,395 --> 01:16:38,298 I see all, and I know all. 1885 01:16:38,331 --> 01:16:41,768 We're not in a fight. It's just sometimes... 1886 01:16:41,801 --> 01:16:43,203 people need space. 1887 01:16:43,236 --> 01:16:44,280 But shouldn't you be happy that 1888 01:16:44,304 --> 01:16:46,139 she tried to get us a house? 1889 01:16:46,172 --> 01:16:47,450 But shouldn't you Well, I am happy. 1890 01:16:47,474 --> 01:16:49,442 I just didn't want you to get your hopes up. 1891 01:16:49,476 --> 01:16:52,278 I didn't want you to be disappointed. 1892 01:16:52,312 --> 01:16:55,315 But I'd rather be excited and try to do something 1893 01:16:55,348 --> 01:16:58,184 and get disappointed than never try at all. 1894 01:16:58,218 --> 01:17:01,187 Aunt Michi taught me that. 1895 01:17:01,221 --> 01:17:04,290 You are my love. Mm! 1896 01:17:04,324 --> 01:17:06,326 Oh, I love you, baby. 1897 01:17:06,359 --> 01:17:07,727 You are my love. M♪! 1898 01:17:09,829 --> 01:17:13,900 ♪ 1899 01:17:14,067 --> 01:17:19,305 ♪ 1900 01:17:19,339 --> 01:17:24,344 ♪ 1901 01:17:24,377 --> 01:17:29,349 ♪ 1902 01:17:29,382 --> 01:17:32,852 ♪ 1903 01:17:34,788 --> 01:17:38,158 ♪ 1904 01:17:39,793 --> 01:17:41,895 Michi? 1905 01:17:41,928 --> 01:17:43,763 What are you doing here? 1906 01:17:48,268 --> 01:17:50,236 I came to say I'm sorry. 1907 01:17:50,270 --> 01:17:51,237 No, I should apolo- 1908 01:17:51,271 --> 01:17:54,240 Mich, you worked day and night 1909 01:17:54,274 --> 01:17:55,809 trying to get us a house. 1910 01:17:55,842 --> 01:17:57,210 You saw us struggling, 1911 01:17:57,243 --> 01:17:59,779 and you did whatever tryiyou could to help.se. 1912 01:17:59,813 --> 01:18:02,482 - Who does that? - But I overstepped. 1913 01:18:02,515 --> 01:18:05,952 No. You do that sometimes. 1914 01:18:05,985 --> 01:18:08,355 But I still need you. 1915 01:18:08,388 --> 01:18:11,224 Not always, not as my... 1916 01:18:11,257 --> 01:18:13,293 therapist, or my... 1917 01:18:13,326 --> 01:18:16,029 mother, or my savior. 1918 01:18:16,196 --> 01:18:18,398 But I need my sister. 1919 01:18:18,431 --> 01:18:21,034 And I know it's hard for you to see me struggle, 1920 01:18:21,201 --> 01:18:23,837 but I'm okay. 1921 01:18:23,870 --> 01:18:25,405 I know you are. 1922 01:18:28,508 --> 01:18:32,846 - Dan gave it back? - Yep. 1923 01:18:32,879 --> 01:18:35,982 Remember when I told you Dan came into the store 1924 01:18:36,016 --> 01:18:38,284 and he was talking about you? 1925 01:18:38,318 --> 01:18:42,522 Remember when I told you Dan Well, he said... ore 1926 01:18:42,555 --> 01:18:45,258 that you're a force of nature. 1927 01:18:45,291 --> 01:18:48,995 Remember when I told you That you're a rare spirt. 1928 01:18:49,029 --> 01:18:51,831 It's not so much what he said... 1929 01:18:51,865 --> 01:18:54,968 Remember when I told you Thait's how he said it.t. 1930 01:18:55,001 --> 01:18:56,903 It's not so much He really sees you. 1931 01:18:56,936 --> 01:18:59,439 ♪ 1932 01:18:59,472 --> 01:19:01,274 Wait. Shouldn't you be at the store? 1933 01:19:01,307 --> 01:19:02,509 It's probably a zoo. 1934 01:19:02,542 --> 01:19:04,444 Actually, I took the rest of the day off 1935 01:19:04,477 --> 01:19:06,880 so I could host Christmas Eve dinner. 1936 01:19:06,913 --> 01:19:09,282 - Oh- - No arguments. 1937 01:19:09,315 --> 01:19:10,850 So-Can I help? t Christmas-No. dinner. 1938 01:19:10,884 --> 01:19:13,319 - Oh- - No Okay.ents. 1939 01:19:13,353 --> 01:19:15,588 So-Can I help? t You can make dessert. 1940 01:19:15,622 --> 01:19:17,557 But one dessert. 1941 01:19:19,225 --> 01:19:21,561 Hey, do you have any more of those sugar cookies left? 1942 01:19:21,594 --> 01:19:23,396 Yes, I do. 1943 01:19:24,497 --> 01:19:26,533 That does not count as your dessert. 1944 01:19:26,566 --> 01:19:28,535 I know, I'll make something else. 1945 01:19:28,568 --> 01:19:32,972 ♪ 1946 01:19:33,006 --> 01:19:34,574 I know, I'll make 1947 01:19:34,607 --> 01:19:39,579 ♪ 1948 01:19:39,612 --> 01:19:43,550 ♪ 1949 01:19:43,583 --> 01:19:46,419 ♪ 1950 01:19:46,453 --> 01:19:49,322 Keri! What is going on? 1951 01:19:49,356 --> 01:19:50,890 You haven't figured it out? 1952 01:19:50,924 --> 01:19:53,360 Why, Michi! 1953 01:19:53,393 --> 01:19:56,596 This is my new house! 1954 01:19:56,629 --> 01:20:00,100 - Come on! - What?! 1955 01:20:00,266 --> 01:20:01,968 What?! 1956 01:20:02,002 --> 01:20:06,473 ♪ 1957 01:20:06,506 --> 01:20:10,443 ♪ 1958 01:20:10,477 --> 01:20:13,913 - Auntie Michelle! - Hi! 1959 01:20:13,947 --> 01:20:15,248 Look at our house! 1960 01:20:15,281 --> 01:20:17,951 Isn't it the best house you've ever seen? 1961 01:20:17,984 --> 01:20:19,919 - Yes! - Come on! 1962 01:20:19,953 --> 01:20:23,156 ♪ 1963 01:20:23,289 --> 01:20:26,359 Tah-dah! 1964 01:20:26,393 --> 01:20:28,628 Great, she made it. 1965 01:20:28,661 --> 01:20:31,498 Tah♪dah! 1966 01:20:31,531 --> 01:20:34,401 So, what do you think? 1967 01:20:34,434 --> 01:20:37,337 I mean, is this really your house? 1968 01:20:37,370 --> 01:20:40,173 Yeah. The owner wanted an RV... 1969 01:20:40,340 --> 01:20:42,275 and a sailboat. 1970 01:20:42,308 --> 01:20:44,411 Dad! 1971 01:20:44,444 --> 01:20:46,613 There'll be lots of other boats, but... 1972 01:20:46,646 --> 01:20:48,515 when will I get to do this again? 1973 01:20:48,548 --> 01:20:52,419 ♪ 1974 01:20:52,452 --> 01:20:54,454 WAre you gonnat tgive me a tour?? 1975 01:20:54,487 --> 01:20:56,556 Well, why don't you... 1976 01:20:56,589 --> 01:20:58,425 give yourself a tour? 1977 01:20:58,458 --> 01:21:00,026 - What? - Come on, let's eat. 1978 01:21:00,060 --> 01:21:04,564 ♪ 1979 01:21:04,597 --> 01:21:09,569 ♪ 1980 01:21:09,602 --> 01:21:12,572 ♪ 1981 01:21:12,605 --> 01:21:15,442 What are you doing here? 1982 01:21:15,475 --> 01:21:17,577 Finishing our story. 1983 01:21:19,512 --> 01:21:20,723 Well, maybe not finish our story. 1984 01:21:20,747 --> 01:21:22,515 Hopefully, continue our story. 1985 01:21:22,549 --> 01:21:25,552 That sounded better in my head. 1986 01:21:25,585 --> 01:21:27,587 ♪ 1987 01:21:27,620 --> 01:21:29,456 That sounded better Hi.my head. 1988 01:21:29,489 --> 01:21:32,692 Michelle, I told you I liked you... 1989 01:21:32,726 --> 01:21:34,461 because I couldn't say all the things that 1990 01:21:34,494 --> 01:21:38,098 I really feel for you. 1991 01:21:38,131 --> 01:21:40,500 You make me feel more at home and more alive 1992 01:21:40,533 --> 01:21:43,436 than I've ever felt before in my life. 1993 01:21:43,470 --> 01:21:44,981 You make me feel more at hWhen I'm with you, 1994 01:21:45,005 --> 01:21:47,607 I feel like anything is possible. 1995 01:21:47,640 --> 01:21:50,577 Even the most impossible things seem possible. 1996 01:21:50,610 --> 01:21:53,179 ♪ 1997 01:21:53,213 --> 01:21:55,248 Even the Yeah, impossible tl feel the same way. 1998 01:21:55,415 --> 01:21:57,751 ♪ 1999 01:21:57,784 --> 01:21:58,618 Well... 2000 01:21:58,651 --> 01:22:02,455 you fulfilled your side of the deal. 2001 01:22:02,489 --> 01:22:03,499 Did you steal my stocking? 2002 01:22:03,523 --> 01:22:05,492 Technically, your sister did. 2003 01:22:05,525 --> 01:22:08,094 Did yl want to trade. king? 2004 01:22:08,128 --> 01:22:11,164 Trade for what? 2005 01:22:11,197 --> 01:22:12,098 A chance to be the person 2006 01:22:12,132 --> 01:22:13,643 your grandma talked about when she said, 2007 01:22:13,667 --> 01:22:16,703 "Whoever hangs their stocking next to yours... 2008 01:22:16,736 --> 01:22:19,039 yobetter love youed aas much as I do."d, 2009 01:22:19,072 --> 01:22:22,575 ♪ 2010 01:22:22,609 --> 01:22:24,511 So, I trade you... 2011 01:22:24,544 --> 01:22:27,080 your stocking... 2012 01:22:27,113 --> 01:22:29,649 for the possibility of hanging my stocking... 2013 01:22:29,683 --> 01:22:33,753 next to yours, forever. 2014 01:22:35,689 --> 01:22:38,525 ♪ 2015 01:22:38,558 --> 01:22:41,127 Solid trade. 2016 01:22:41,161 --> 01:22:43,063 I'll take it. 2017 01:22:43,096 --> 01:22:47,667 ♪ 2018 01:22:47,701 --> 01:22:51,471 ♪ 2019 01:22:53,773 --> 01:22:55,742 ♪ 2020 01:22:58,178 --> 01:23:02,782 ♪ 2021 01:23:02,816 --> 01:23:07,787 ♪ 2022 01:23:07,821 --> 01:23:11,691 ♪ 2023 01:23:14,127 --> 01:23:18,765 ♪ 2024 01:23:18,798 --> 01:23:23,770 ♪ 2025 01:23:23,803 --> 01:23:28,808 ♪ 2026 01:23:28,842 --> 01:23:33,713 ♪ 2027 01:23:33,747 --> 01:23:38,785 ♪ 142983