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-[cheery Christmas-themed score]
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-REPORTER: Chloe Anderson,
congratulations on
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your latest book,
Sally and the Christmas Angel.
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It's been a big success
across the country
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and it certainly looks
like there's going to be
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a big turnout here this evening.
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-I am incredibly grateful
to everyone
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that's picked up my book
and enjoyed
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Sally's Christmas adventures
through the years.
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-And this is the tenth book
in the Sally series.
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Can we expect another one
next Christmas?
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-I haven't quite decided yet.
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-Rumor has it
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that you're working on
your first novel.
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-It's definitely something
I've been thinking about.
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-You're known for
children's books, though.
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It's a pretty big change.
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-Uh, I... I guess. [chuckles]
I mean, it's
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it's still writing,
just longer.
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-Well, whether it's
children's books
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or a novel, I'm sure that
everyone here is very excited
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to see what adventure
you take us on next.
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Any big Christmas plans?
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-Yes. I'm heading
to Noelleville.
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I have family that just moved
out there, so I scheduled it--
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-Dad, come quick!
-...stop on my tour.
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I will be signing
at the Noelleville bookstore
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and then enjoying the rest
of the Christmas holidays
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with my family.
-Dad!
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-INTERVIEWER: Thanks again
for taking the time
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to come
to our big bustling city.
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-It's my pleasure.
-Dad!
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-What? What's wrong?
-Why are you wet?
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-A leaking pipe.
Why are you screaming?
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-Chloe Anderson.
-[score ends]
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-Who?
-Chloe Anderson.
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She was on TV. You know...
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Her.
-Oh. [chuckling] Right.
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Coolio, kiddo.
-[sighs] Come on, Dad.
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I've only been talking about
how awesome it is
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that she's coming here
for weeks now.
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-Honey, you know
I'm bad with names.
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And, honestly, I don't want you
to get too excited
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'cause no one ever
actually comes here.
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She'll probably just cancel
and I don't want you
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to be disappointed.
-She won't cancel.
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She even mentioned us on TV.
She said that
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she's signing books
at the Noelleville bookstore.
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That's our bookstore.
Isn't that awesome?
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-She did? Huh.
-[cheerful score]
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-She's coming to see her family.
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It all makes sense now.
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You should have seen the display
that the store had on TV.
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This poster is all we have.
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-Honey, the poster looks great.
She'll love it.
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-Balloons. Can we get balloons?
[excited inhale]
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-Yes, we can get balloons.
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Now, can you help me
with this leaking pipe?
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I'm trying to save
the encyclopedia collection.
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I'm not sure
the Z's are going to make it.
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-Okay, coming.
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-[score fades out]
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-It makes me so happy
to share these stories with you.
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When I was a little girl,
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my mom used to read me
special books before bedtime
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that made me
fall in love with stories.
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And now my sister
reads them to her daughter.
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So it is a privilege
for me to be here today
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reading to all of you. Now...
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who's ready to hear my new book,
Sally and the Christmas Angel?
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-[cheering]
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-[tender score]
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In a warm, cozy home
in a snow-covered valley,
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lived a nice little girl
whose first name was...
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-Sally!
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-She loved Christmas time
when all her family was near.
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They played games
and told stories.
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It was the best time of year.
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But this Christmas
felt different
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because her grandma was gone.
She was now up in Heaven.
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Her mum said,
"Life must go on."
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So to cheer herself up,
Sally went on a mission
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to find bows and wrap gifts
for their family tradition.
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But instead what she found
was something peculiar,
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a very old present
that looked unfamiliar.
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And in that dusty old box
to her wondrous surprise...
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-...wondrous surprise,
was a beautiful angel
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with sparkling blue eyes.
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Tucked in her wings was
a handwritten letter.
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Sally carefully freed it
from the pretty white feather.
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It said,
"I'm an angel of Christmas,
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a messenger of cheer."
[chuckles]
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"I bring notes up to Heaven
for loved ones to hear.
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So if there's someone you miss,
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I can help you feel better.
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Just whisper your thoughts,
and I'll bring them a letter."
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So Sally closed her eyes tight
and thought for a second.
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"Tell grandma I love her.
Merry Christmas in Heaven."
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Suddenly, Sally felt very light.
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She was happy and cheery
and hopeful and bright.
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So she thanked the kind angel
and went on her way,
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knowing her dear
loving grandma, hm,
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would smile on Christmas Day.
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Okay, time for bed now, honey.
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-I love you, Mom.
-[mom chuckles]
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-I love you, too.
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-All done your story?
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-Yeah. Hm.
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Now it's time to say
your prayers with Daddy,
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and then get some sleep.
We have a lot
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of unpacking to do tomorrow
to help Grandpa move in.
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-Will Auntie Chloe
be here tomorrow?
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-[whisper] I think so.
Goodnight, sweetie.
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-Goodnight, Mom.
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-Okay, kiddo.
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Ready? [chuckles]
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In the name of the Father,
the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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Our Father, who art in Heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
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-[keyboard clacking]
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-[sighs]
-[phone ringing]
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-Hey, Trish.
-Hey, Chloe.
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-Just checking in.
-The event went great.
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Just packing up here.
I'm going to leave
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first thing in the morning, and
I should be there before dinner.
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-That's awesome.
We can't wait to see you.
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-Me, too.
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Hey, how's Dad doing?
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-Putting on a brave face,
but [sighs]
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first Christmas without Mom
is tough.
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I think him moving in with us
will really help.
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-I'm sure it will.
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Is he all settled in?
-Getting there.
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Truck arrived yesterday.
Lots of boxes.
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-I'll be there to help soon.
And I'm going stop and pick up
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some of Dad's favorite cookies
to cheer him up.
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-Great idea.
But only a few.
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I'm trying to get him
to watch his sugar.
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-Around Christmas time?
Good luck.
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-Hey, how's the tour going?
-Good.
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My, uh, book hit the
bestseller's list this week.
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-Congrats. [soft gasp]
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Mom would be
so proud of you.
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-Yeah.
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-We're all so happy that you'll
be here for Christmas, Chloe.
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-Me, too. Give Dad, Jana,
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and Jeffrey a big hug for me,
and I'll see you tomorrow.
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-Will do. Drive safe.
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Bye.
-Bye.
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-[gentle inhale, exhale]
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-[music fades out]
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-[loud upbeat Christmas music]
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-[Christmas music
plays over speakers]
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-[door chimes ring]
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-Little help?
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-Whoa. What is all this?
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You doing Santa's shopping
for him this year?
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-You doing his decorating?
-That's fair.
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-It's for the toy drive.
Mrs. Jenkins asked me to
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pick up a few things.
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-Oh, is she coming
to the big event tonight?
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-She wouldn't miss it. And
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she handed out all those flyers
that you gave to her.
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-That's awesome.
So, what do you think?
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-Uh, it's very festive.
Did you buy up
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every red and green balloon
in Noelleville?
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-Too much?
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-[whisper] It's perfect.
-[both chuckle]
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-I still have
so much more work to do.
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-How can I help?
-Uh, you can help me finish
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decorating that Christmas tree.
-Not a problem.
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-Then we gotta
put up those signs.
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-Okay.
-Wrap the door prizes.
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-Door prizes?
-Oh, and can you get cookies?
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-What time does she get here?
-Seven.
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-We better get to work.
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[Jana's mom hums
"Deck The Halls"]
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-[stops humming]
-[tender score begins]
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-Careful with that, honey.
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That was your grandmother's.
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She used to put that angel
on her tree
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when she was a little girl.
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-We used to put it on our tree
when you were a little girl.
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How quickly the years go by.
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-She's beautiful.
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She looks like the angel
from Auntie Chloe's book.
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-Aren't you smart?
-Is she?
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-She sure is.
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-Wow. Do you think she really
takes messages up to Heaven
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like she does in the books?
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-I believe all angels do.
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Do you have a special message
that you want to send to someone
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for Christmas this year, Jana?
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-I'd like to send one
to Grandma.
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-You can whisper it
to the angel.
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-Okay.
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Merry Christmas, Grandma.
I wish you were here
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so we could wrap presents
and dance to our favorite
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Christmas songs
like we did last year.
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But I know
you're in Heaven with God
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and I just want you to know
how much I love you.
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-That was beautiful, honey.
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-Can we put the angel
on top of our tree this year?
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-Ask your grandpa.
It belongs to him.
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-Grandpa, can we?
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-I would love that.
[EMOTIONAL BREATHS]
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Now that I'm moving in,
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maybe we could make it
our tradition. Hm?
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-I'm happy that you're
moving in with us, Grandpa.
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-Me too, sweetie.
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-[phone rings]
-Oh. Let me get that.
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-[phone rings]
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Hello?
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-Hey, Trish. I just got
into town. I am picking up some
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gingerbread cookies for Dad.
Be there in about ten minutes.
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-Remember,
just one cookie.
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-Two.
-One.
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-Three?
-Okay, two. [chuckles]
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-Okay, deal.
I'll see you in ten.
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-Bye.
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-Hey, uh, can I help you?
-Yeah. Um, can I get--
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-[phone rings]
-Oh, um...
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You can go ahead of me.
I need to take this.
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Hello?
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-Chloe, did you read
The New York Times?
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Glowing review.
Sales are through the roof.
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-Heather, hi. Yeah, I did.
-How's the tour going?
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-Great. I am heading
to my last book signing
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in Noelleville tonight.
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-Still don't know why you booked
that one. What is there?
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Ten people in that town?
[laughs]
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-Every place counts, Heather.
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-Sure.
I'm calling 'cause
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I read the first few chapters
of this novel you want to write.
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-You did?
-Yeah, it's good.
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But, honey, you're known as
a children's book author
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and that's where our sales are.
-It's not about sales, Heather.
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-It's always about
the sales, Chloe.
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I just don't know if this is
something that I can
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get behind.
Can you shelve this one
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for another year
and focus on what you do best?
243
00:11:26,619 --> 00:11:28,970
-That's what you said last year.
-Yes, and
244
00:11:29,100 --> 00:11:31,233
look at the success
of this book tour.
245
00:11:31,363 --> 00:11:34,062
It's risky, honey. What if
people don't like it?
246
00:11:34,192 --> 00:11:35,803
-What if they do?
247
00:11:35,933 --> 00:11:37,630
-Take the holidays
to think about it.
248
00:11:37,761 --> 00:11:41,547
And congratulations
on the success of the book.
249
00:11:41,678 --> 00:11:43,549
-Thanks, Heather. Bye.
250
00:11:46,639 --> 00:11:49,512
[clears throat]
Oh, no. Do you have any
251
00:11:49,642 --> 00:11:52,080
gingerbread cookies left?
-I'm sorry, sold out.
252
00:11:52,210 --> 00:11:53,908
-But you had a tray full of them
like a minute ago.
253
00:11:54,473 --> 00:11:55,953
-Snooze, you lose?
254
00:11:56,084 --> 00:11:57,955
-Can you check the back?
They're my dad's
255
00:11:58,086 --> 00:11:59,870
favorite cookies
and I wanted to cheer him up.
256
00:12:00,001 --> 00:12:01,916
-Everything we have is here,
but, uh,
257
00:12:02,046 --> 00:12:05,049
Christmas tree sugar cookies --
they are delish.
258
00:12:05,180 --> 00:12:09,314
-I'm sorry to eavesdrop, um,
but I think I can help you out.
259
00:12:09,445 --> 00:12:11,490
I'm the guilty party
that bought them all.
260
00:12:11,621 --> 00:12:14,624
I got 36 here.
Uh, how many do you need?
261
00:12:14,755 --> 00:12:17,235
-Oh, um... I couldn't.
262
00:12:17,366 --> 00:12:19,455
I mean,
you snooze you lose, right?
263
00:12:19,585 --> 00:12:21,936
-You gonna order anything,
or can I take the next order?
264
00:12:22,675 --> 00:12:24,155
-I'll get out of your way.
265
00:12:24,286 --> 00:12:27,550
-I insist.
You let me cut in line, so...
266
00:12:28,638 --> 00:12:30,945
-Well, in that case,
maybe just one.
267
00:12:31,075 --> 00:12:33,991
It's for my dad.
-I've tasted these cookies.
268
00:12:34,122 --> 00:12:35,950
There's no chance
he's only gonna want one.
269
00:12:36,080 --> 00:12:37,603
-Two?
-I'll tell you what:
270
00:12:37,734 --> 00:12:39,562
Why don't you take
this box of 12 right here.
271
00:12:39,692 --> 00:12:41,956
-Really? That's so kind of you.
272
00:12:42,086 --> 00:12:44,219
-Don't worry about it.
Just pay it forward.
273
00:12:44,349 --> 00:12:47,178
You know, I help you,
you help someone else,
274
00:12:47,309 --> 00:12:49,877
and we start a wave of kindness
for the Christmas holidays.
275
00:12:50,442 --> 00:12:52,009
-I like that. Okay, deal.
276
00:12:52,140 --> 00:12:55,621
Um, thank you for the cookies
and have fun at your party.
277
00:12:56,187 --> 00:12:58,537
-Party?
-Oh. I just assumed.
278
00:12:58,668 --> 00:13:01,192
I mean, that is a lot of cookies
for just one man.
279
00:13:01,323 --> 00:13:03,107
-Oh, uh... [chuckles]
280
00:13:03,238 --> 00:13:05,109
Well, like I said,
you can't just eat one.
281
00:13:05,240 --> 00:13:07,198
-[both laugh]
No, I'm kidding.
282
00:13:07,329 --> 00:13:09,287
It's, uh,
they're for my daughter, Alex.
283
00:13:09,418 --> 00:13:11,463
Not that she's gonna
eat them all either.
284
00:13:11,594 --> 00:13:13,030
She's planning this
event tonight,
285
00:13:13,161 --> 00:13:15,380
and she's hoping
a lot of people show up, so...
286
00:13:15,511 --> 00:13:17,252
Some big shot writer's
coming into town
287
00:13:17,382 --> 00:13:18,906
and, uh, signing books
at our bookstore.
288
00:13:19,036 --> 00:13:21,996
No one ever comes to Noelleville
so it's kind of a big deal.
289
00:13:22,866 --> 00:13:24,694
And you can come if you want.
Everyone's invited.
290
00:13:24,825 --> 00:13:26,261
I would tell you who it is,
but, honestly,
291
00:13:26,391 --> 00:13:28,698
I'm terrible with names.
It's like, uh...
292
00:13:29,438 --> 00:13:32,441
Kathy or Carrie or something.
293
00:13:32,571 --> 00:13:34,225
-You own
the Noelleville bookstore.
294
00:13:34,356 --> 00:13:36,662
-Yeah.
-I'm Chloe.
295
00:13:36,793 --> 00:13:38,621
-Hey, Chloe. Ethan.
Nice to meet you.
296
00:13:38,751 --> 00:13:40,231
-It's nice to meet you, Ethan.
297
00:13:40,362 --> 00:13:41,885
I will definitely be
at your event tonight.
298
00:13:42,016 --> 00:13:44,061
-You will? Oh, that's great.
299
00:13:44,192 --> 00:13:46,803
Yeah, we put up a lot of flyers,
but I wasn't sure
300
00:13:46,934 --> 00:13:48,805
if anyone was gonna show up
so it's nice to know
301
00:13:48,936 --> 00:13:50,633
our little attempt
at publicity worked.
302
00:13:50,763 --> 00:13:52,330
I was kinda worried about that.
-[chuckles]
303
00:13:52,461 --> 00:13:54,463
-Now I just need this, uh,
304
00:13:54,593 --> 00:13:56,378
Kathy person to show up.
305
00:13:56,508 --> 00:13:58,293
You never know with these
celebrity types, right? Whoo.
306
00:13:58,423 --> 00:14:00,948
-[both chuckle]
-Yeah, so unreliable.
307
00:14:01,078 --> 00:14:03,124
-Yeah. Just don't want
my daughter to be disappointed.
308
00:14:03,254 --> 00:14:06,170
She worked really hard on this.
She's super excited.
309
00:14:06,301 --> 00:14:09,913
-I don't know about this
Kathy person, but I'll be there.
310
00:14:10,044 --> 00:14:12,655
-Great. Okay, well,
we'll see you tonight.
311
00:14:12,785 --> 00:14:14,352
-Great.
Thank you for the cookies.
312
00:14:14,483 --> 00:14:16,267
-You betcha.
313
00:14:22,883 --> 00:14:24,623
["Joy To The World"
plays as score]
314
00:14:25,581 --> 00:14:27,844
-[doorbell rings]
-I'll get it. [chuckles]
315
00:14:28,845 --> 00:14:30,542
["Joy To The World"
fades out]
316
00:14:32,153 --> 00:14:33,589
["Good King Wenceslas"
plays faintly]
317
00:14:33,719 --> 00:14:35,373
-Hello?
318
00:14:38,333 --> 00:14:40,248
-Chloe.
319
00:14:40,378 --> 00:14:42,119
I am so happy to see you.
320
00:14:42,250 --> 00:14:44,121
Dad's gonna be thrilled
you're here. Come on.
321
00:14:45,470 --> 00:14:47,864
-Guess who's here.
-Auntie Chloe!
322
00:14:47,995 --> 00:14:49,648
-CHLOE: Hey! [gasps]
323
00:14:49,779 --> 00:14:51,259
Oh, my goodness,
look how tall you got.
324
00:14:51,389 --> 00:14:52,913
-[Chloe and Jana chuckle]
Hey, Dad.
325
00:14:53,043 --> 00:14:54,740
-Hey, sweetheart.
-CHLOE: Oh.
326
00:14:54,871 --> 00:14:57,091
-DAD [whisper]: Good to see you.
-Guess what I brought you.
327
00:14:58,396 --> 00:15:01,095
-[gasps] Gingerbread cookies!
Yay!
328
00:15:01,225 --> 00:15:03,793
-You always know how
to make this old man happy.
329
00:15:03,924 --> 00:15:06,187
-I missed you, Daddy.
-I missed you too, sweetheart.
330
00:15:06,317 --> 00:15:07,753
[Dad chuckles]
331
00:15:07,884 --> 00:15:09,407
-Good to have you here, Chloe.
332
00:15:09,538 --> 00:15:11,540
What time you need to head over
to the book signing tonight?
333
00:15:11,670 --> 00:15:14,412
-Couple of hours. I'd like to
get there early to set up.
334
00:15:14,978 --> 00:15:16,675
Are you guys coming?
335
00:15:16,806 --> 00:15:19,113
-Of course we are.
We're your biggest fans.
336
00:15:19,243 --> 00:15:20,766
Now, hand over those cookies.
337
00:15:21,419 --> 00:15:23,552
-Can the cookies wait
'til after dinner, Dad?
338
00:15:23,682 --> 00:15:26,337
-Oh, I'm afraid not, sweetheart.
It's the holidays. Right?
339
00:15:26,468 --> 00:15:27,991
-JANA: Right.
-[Dad and Jana chuckle]
340
00:15:28,122 --> 00:15:30,559
-It's a losing battle
with you guys.
341
00:15:35,825 --> 00:15:37,958
Okay, hand me one, too.
342
00:15:40,743 --> 00:15:42,223
[Christmas carol fades out]
343
00:15:44,790 --> 00:15:46,705
-I love it.
-You'll look
344
00:15:46,836 --> 00:15:49,665
so beautiful tonight.
345
00:15:49,795 --> 00:15:51,667
-That was so sweet of you
to bring me a dress.
346
00:15:51,797 --> 00:15:55,888
-Go try it on. I'll watch
the store for a few minutes. Mm?
347
00:15:56,019 --> 00:15:57,542
-Okay.
-[both chuckle]
348
00:16:02,069 --> 00:16:03,635
[doorbell chimes ring]
349
00:16:04,288 --> 00:16:06,116
-Mrs. Jenkins.
What are you doing here?
350
00:16:06,638 --> 00:16:08,379
The event doesn't start
for a few more hours.
351
00:16:08,510 --> 00:16:10,033
-Well, I wanted to thank you
352
00:16:10,164 --> 00:16:13,080
for all the shopping you did
for the toy drive.
353
00:16:13,210 --> 00:16:15,386
-Oh, please don't mention it.
-And...
354
00:16:16,039 --> 00:16:19,390
I wanted to bring a little
something special for Alex.
355
00:16:19,521 --> 00:16:21,479
It's her big day, so
356
00:16:21,610 --> 00:16:25,309
I brought her a pretty
Christmas dress. [chuckles]
357
00:16:25,440 --> 00:16:28,356
Yeah, I'm watching the desk
while she tries it on. Hm.
358
00:16:28,486 --> 00:16:30,271
-A dress? Wow.
359
00:16:30,401 --> 00:16:32,882
I haven't seen Alex in a dress
since she was a little girl.
360
00:16:33,013 --> 00:16:36,364
-It is her big day.
She needs to feel special.
361
00:16:36,494 --> 00:16:39,715
I know,
I raised three daughters.
362
00:16:39,845 --> 00:16:41,804
I remember that age.
363
00:16:41,934 --> 00:16:43,501
-Thank you. Hm.
364
00:16:44,720 --> 00:16:46,287
-[tender score]
365
00:16:46,939 --> 00:16:48,985
-It's hard, you know,
without Deb.
366
00:16:49,116 --> 00:16:51,161
A girl her age needs a mom.
367
00:16:52,423 --> 00:16:57,298
-Oh, you're a good dad, Ethan.
You're doing okay.
368
00:16:57,428 --> 00:17:00,692
-I-I know, I just...
I just worry about her.
369
00:17:00,823 --> 00:17:04,000
She's so quiet and she's
always losing herself in books
370
00:17:04,131 --> 00:17:06,829
rather than being on
adventures of her own.
371
00:17:06,959 --> 00:17:09,310
You know, when I was her age,
you couldn't keep me at home.
372
00:17:09,440 --> 00:17:12,052
-Hm. We all
come out of our shells...
373
00:17:12,182 --> 00:17:14,532
at different times.
-Mm-hm.
374
00:17:15,142 --> 00:17:19,842
-But look at all she put into
this event. Ah.
375
00:17:20,799 --> 00:17:23,106
-It is impressive. [chuckles]
-Mmm.
376
00:17:23,237 --> 00:17:25,630
-She's just so passionate
about books and writing.
377
00:17:26,240 --> 00:17:28,198
I wish I could give her
the guidance that she needs,
378
00:17:28,329 --> 00:17:31,767
but I'm just the guy
that inherited an old bookstore.
379
00:17:32,507 --> 00:17:33,943
What do I know about dreams?
380
00:17:34,074 --> 00:17:37,033
-Oh, she'll find her way, Ethan.
381
00:17:37,164 --> 00:17:38,643
-Yeah.
382
00:17:38,774 --> 00:17:40,297
-And so will you.
383
00:17:41,211 --> 00:17:42,734
-[score fades out]
384
00:17:46,869 --> 00:17:48,827
-Well?
-[sharp gasp]
385
00:17:48,958 --> 00:17:50,960
-Wow.
-Oh...
386
00:17:51,656 --> 00:17:53,136
-What do you think?
387
00:17:54,268 --> 00:17:55,791
-Honey...
388
00:17:57,097 --> 00:17:58,620
You look--
389
00:17:59,273 --> 00:18:00,796
so grown up.
390
00:18:01,362 --> 00:18:02,885
-[whisper] Beautiful.
391
00:18:03,364 --> 00:18:06,062
-Beautiful, sweetheart.
You look beautiful.
392
00:18:07,498 --> 00:18:09,196
-[tender score]
-[sighs happily]
393
00:18:15,506 --> 00:18:17,029
[squeaking]
394
00:18:26,561 --> 00:18:27,997
-Need a hand with that?
395
00:18:28,128 --> 00:18:29,607
-Uh, I think I finally got it.
396
00:18:29,738 --> 00:18:31,305
It's a tricky little thing,
though.
397
00:18:32,958 --> 00:18:34,786
Oh, hi. It's you.
398
00:18:34,917 --> 00:18:36,484
-Hi.
399
00:18:36,614 --> 00:18:38,355
-Uh, Chloe, right?
400
00:18:38,486 --> 00:18:39,965
-I thought you
were bad with names.
401
00:18:40,096 --> 00:18:42,577
-Normally I am, but for
some reason, yours just stuck.
402
00:18:45,884 --> 00:18:47,930
-I can't imagine why.
403
00:18:51,281 --> 00:18:53,283
-Let me guess:
Your last name's Anderson.
404
00:18:53,979 --> 00:18:56,156
-You're good at this.
-I was afraid of that.
405
00:18:56,286 --> 00:18:59,071
Okay, well,
this is embarrassing. [chuckles]
406
00:18:59,202 --> 00:19:01,552
I am so sorry.
407
00:19:01,683 --> 00:19:04,686
Uh, my daughter has been
talking about you for weeks.
408
00:19:04,816 --> 00:19:07,384
First big celebrity I meet
and I come across as a big fool.
409
00:19:07,515 --> 00:19:10,170
-I think you came across
very kind.
410
00:19:10,300 --> 00:19:11,954
You gave up
a dozen delicious cookies
411
00:19:12,084 --> 00:19:13,869
to help a complete stranger.
I mean, that makes you
412
00:19:13,999 --> 00:19:16,088
pretty awesome in my book.
413
00:19:16,219 --> 00:19:18,308
And you can ease up
on the celebrity bit.
414
00:19:18,439 --> 00:19:21,398
I'm just a writer. Most people
don't even recognize me.
415
00:19:21,529 --> 00:19:23,618
-[laughs]
Don't tell my daughter that.
416
00:19:23,748 --> 00:19:25,576
She thinks
you're a pretty big deal.
417
00:19:25,707 --> 00:19:27,448
-It'll be our little secret.
418
00:19:27,578 --> 00:19:29,711
-Well, you're a little early.
No one's here yet.
419
00:19:29,841 --> 00:19:32,017
-That's okay. It'll give me
some time to set up.
420
00:19:32,148 --> 00:19:33,584
-Okay, well, in that case,
come on in.
421
00:19:33,715 --> 00:19:35,630
-Great.
422
00:19:36,631 --> 00:19:38,241
-[hinges squeak]
-[doorbell chimes ring]
423
00:19:41,070 --> 00:19:44,334
Wow, this looks awesome.
Your daughter planned all this?
424
00:19:44,465 --> 00:19:46,858
-She did. I helped a little.
I did the tree.
425
00:19:46,989 --> 00:19:48,469
Most of it.
Some of it.
426
00:19:48,599 --> 00:19:50,122
-[laughs] Nice.
427
00:19:50,906 --> 00:19:52,386
Is she here?
I'd love to meet her.
428
00:19:52,995 --> 00:19:54,736
-She should be. Alex?
429
00:19:56,128 --> 00:19:57,608
It's weird.
She was here a minute ago.
430
00:19:57,739 --> 00:19:59,654
Alex!
431
00:19:59,784 --> 00:20:02,526
-Dad, come quick!
Pipe. Basement.
432
00:20:02,657 --> 00:20:04,876
This is a disaster.
Everyone's gonna be here soon!
433
00:20:06,138 --> 00:20:09,054
-I'm sorry. Make yourself
at home. Uh, I'll be right back.
434
00:20:09,185 --> 00:20:11,448
-Okay, yeah, no problem.
-Help yourself. Cookies, coffee.
435
00:20:11,579 --> 00:20:13,102
There's everything, okay?
436
00:20:20,457 --> 00:20:23,199
-Come on everyone, time to go!
We don't wanna be late!
437
00:20:23,330 --> 00:20:25,070
-Where's Aunt Chloe?
-She went over early to set up.
438
00:20:25,201 --> 00:20:27,072
We're gonna meet her there.
Now where are your shoes?
439
00:20:27,203 --> 00:20:28,813
-I don't know!
-Can you help find her shoes?
440
00:20:28,944 --> 00:20:31,033
-JEFFREY: Mm-hm.
-Dad, you coming?
441
00:20:31,163 --> 00:20:32,600
-Sorry for holding things up.
442
00:20:32,730 --> 00:20:35,298
I just can't seem to
get this tie on properly.
443
00:20:35,429 --> 00:20:37,648
-I didn't mean to rush you, Dad.
Come here.
444
00:20:37,779 --> 00:20:39,259
Let me help you with that.
445
00:20:39,389 --> 00:20:41,478
-Your mother's been helping me
fix my ties for the last
446
00:20:41,609 --> 00:20:43,219
[deep inhale] 50 years.
447
00:20:43,350 --> 00:20:44,916
-GRANDPA: Hm.
-[somber score]
448
00:20:45,047 --> 00:20:46,527
-You look very handsome.
449
00:20:46,657 --> 00:20:48,572
-Thank you, sweetheart.
-JEFFREY: Found 'em!
450
00:20:48,703 --> 00:20:50,226
Whoa-whoa-whoa-whoa.
Jacket, kiddo.
451
00:20:51,227 --> 00:20:53,273
Okay, everyone, let's get going.
452
00:20:53,403 --> 00:20:55,318
-You look great, Grandpa!
-Thanks, Jana.
453
00:21:04,588 --> 00:21:06,111
-[score fades out]
454
00:21:08,157 --> 00:21:11,378
-This night is a disaster.
It can't get any worse.
455
00:21:11,508 --> 00:21:13,162
-I'm sorry about your dress,
sweetheart.
456
00:21:13,293 --> 00:21:14,903
-What am I gonna do?
I don't have enough time
457
00:21:15,033 --> 00:21:17,732
to go home and get cleaned up
before I meet...
458
00:21:19,603 --> 00:21:21,692
Chloe Anderson?
459
00:21:21,823 --> 00:21:24,652
-Uh, I'm sorry, I meant to
tell you that she was here.
460
00:21:25,261 --> 00:21:27,785
-Okay, I was wrong.
This night just got worse.
461
00:21:27,916 --> 00:21:30,135
-Is everything okay?
-It's under control.
462
00:21:30,266 --> 00:21:31,833
It's the pipes in the basement.
463
00:21:31,963 --> 00:21:34,749
-Well, you did a beautiful job
with the store, Alex.
464
00:21:34,879 --> 00:21:37,491
-Thank you. It's such an honor
to meet you, Miss Anderson.
465
00:21:37,621 --> 00:21:40,276
-Oh, call me Chloe.
-Chloe, right.
466
00:21:40,407 --> 00:21:43,148
Wow, I can't believe
you're actually here.
467
00:21:43,279 --> 00:21:45,063
I'm sorry, I didn't want to
look like a disaster
468
00:21:45,194 --> 00:21:47,675
when I first met you.
-What are you talking about?
469
00:21:47,805 --> 00:21:50,591
You look beautiful.
-My dress is stained.
470
00:21:50,721 --> 00:21:52,375
-Well, it's nothing we can't fix
in a couple of minutes.
471
00:21:52,506 --> 00:21:54,203
Do you have any soda water?
-It's in the fridge.
472
00:21:54,334 --> 00:21:56,031
-Lead the way.
473
00:22:06,955 --> 00:22:08,478
-Thank you for helping me.
474
00:22:09,000 --> 00:22:11,002
-Well, thank you
for making the store so festive.
475
00:22:11,133 --> 00:22:13,222
It is the prettiest store
I've seen on this tour.
476
00:22:13,353 --> 00:22:14,832
-[tender score]
-I can tell how
477
00:22:14,963 --> 00:22:16,617
much thought and care you put
into it.
478
00:22:16,747 --> 00:22:18,706
-I just wanted to
make it perfect for you.
479
00:22:19,663 --> 00:22:21,491
My mom used to read to me
those books that you wrote
480
00:22:21,622 --> 00:22:24,146
when I was a little girl.
-That's so sweet.
481
00:22:24,276 --> 00:22:25,974
I would love to meet her.
482
00:22:27,149 --> 00:22:29,107
-She passed away five years ago.
483
00:22:30,108 --> 00:22:31,588
It's just me and my dad now.
484
00:22:31,719 --> 00:22:33,677
-Oh. I'm sorry.
485
00:22:34,896 --> 00:22:36,463
I just lost my mom too.
486
00:22:36,593 --> 00:22:38,116
-It's a hard thing, isn't it?
487
00:22:39,988 --> 00:22:41,511
-It sure is.
488
00:22:43,078 --> 00:22:44,558
-It gets better with time.
489
00:22:44,688 --> 00:22:46,255
[fabric rustling]
490
00:22:47,561 --> 00:22:49,258
-So have you always lived
in Noelleville?
491
00:22:49,389 --> 00:22:50,912
-We moved here
when I was a little girl.
492
00:22:51,782 --> 00:22:54,437
My mom inherited the bookstore
from her aunt and
493
00:22:54,568 --> 00:22:57,484
wanted to run it,
so we packed up and moved here.
494
00:22:58,659 --> 00:23:02,184
When my mom passed away
my dad wanted to move,
495
00:23:02,314 --> 00:23:04,186
but he saw how much
I loved the bookstore
496
00:23:04,316 --> 00:23:06,014
and decided to stay.
497
00:23:06,144 --> 00:23:07,842
-He sounds like a good dad.
498
00:23:07,972 --> 00:23:09,496
-He's the best.
499
00:23:10,627 --> 00:23:12,150
You know, I love books.
500
00:23:12,760 --> 00:23:14,762
I want to be an author, too,
when I get older.
501
00:23:14,892 --> 00:23:16,328
-What kind of books
do you want to write?
502
00:23:16,459 --> 00:23:19,680
-Adventure novels.
-Good for you.
503
00:23:19,810 --> 00:23:22,247
-I just, I don't know where
to start, you know?
504
00:23:22,944 --> 00:23:24,554
-Well, I'm in town
for the holidays.
505
00:23:24,685 --> 00:23:26,513
How about we set up some time
to go grab
506
00:23:26,643 --> 00:23:28,515
some hot chocolate and chat?
-[score fades out]
507
00:23:28,645 --> 00:23:30,691
I can give you a couple of tips
on how to get started.
508
00:23:30,821 --> 00:23:32,693
-Really?
-Absolutely.
509
00:23:33,607 --> 00:23:36,784
And look:
Stain's all gone. Good as new.
510
00:23:38,002 --> 00:23:40,091
-Thank you, Chloe.
-You're welcome.
511
00:23:41,005 --> 00:23:42,442
Do you want to head back in?
-Let's do it.
512
00:23:42,572 --> 00:23:44,052
-Okay.
513
00:23:44,182 --> 00:23:45,836
[Christmas music plays
over sound system]
514
00:23:54,628 --> 00:23:56,194
Merry Christmas.
515
00:23:57,718 --> 00:23:59,894
-[chuckling] Oh.
I'm Jean Jenkins.
516
00:24:00,024 --> 00:24:01,678
This is my gal pal, Rosie.
517
00:24:01,809 --> 00:24:03,288
-Hi.
-Hi.
518
00:24:03,419 --> 00:24:05,595
-We're so thrilled you're here.
519
00:24:06,727 --> 00:24:08,598
A little elf told us you might
520
00:24:08,729 --> 00:24:10,687
be staying in Noelleville
over the holidays.
521
00:24:10,818 --> 00:24:12,515
-That's the plan.
-JEAN: Oh!
522
00:24:12,646 --> 00:24:14,430
Well, we wanted to give you
523
00:24:14,561 --> 00:24:17,259
a little welcoming gift
from our church group.
524
00:24:17,389 --> 00:24:18,869
-[Chloe gasps lightly]
-[Jean laughs]
525
00:24:22,525 --> 00:24:24,222
It's slippers.
526
00:24:24,962 --> 00:24:27,965
Noelleville can get very cold
this time of year
527
00:24:28,096 --> 00:24:31,229
so we wanted to make sure you
got a warm welcome.
528
00:24:31,360 --> 00:24:32,927
[chuckles]
-It is so thoughtful.
529
00:24:33,057 --> 00:24:34,798
Thank you, I love them.
530
00:24:34,929 --> 00:24:37,409
-Our pleasure, dear. Oh...
531
00:24:37,540 --> 00:24:40,978
Would you please make it out
to my granddaughter, Freya?
532
00:24:41,109 --> 00:24:45,330
-Absolutely.
-It's F-R-E-Y-A.
533
00:24:45,461 --> 00:24:47,768
-She's come a long way
since selling her homemade books
534
00:24:47,898 --> 00:24:49,639
at our annual yard sales,
hasn't she?
535
00:24:49,770 --> 00:24:52,990
-Mm-hm. I'm so proud of
both my girls.
536
00:24:53,121 --> 00:24:54,688
-Oh.
-Mm-hm.
537
00:24:54,818 --> 00:24:56,820
-[tender score]
-[Mrs. Jenkins laughs]
538
00:25:02,565 --> 00:25:04,698
-Thanks so much
for coming tonight.
539
00:25:04,828 --> 00:25:06,787
This night meant a lot to Alex.
540
00:25:06,917 --> 00:25:09,877
-It was my pleasure.
She's a sweet kid.
541
00:25:10,486 --> 00:25:12,009
-Yeah, she is.
542
00:25:12,793 --> 00:25:14,621
So, how long
are you in town for?
543
00:25:14,751 --> 00:25:16,405
-Couple of weeks.
I'm gonna spend the holidays
544
00:25:16,536 --> 00:25:18,102
with my family.
545
00:25:18,712 --> 00:25:21,149
-Well, I hope to see you around.
-[chuckles] You will.
546
00:25:21,758 --> 00:25:23,281
I have a date
with your daughter.
547
00:25:24,108 --> 00:25:25,588
-You do?
-Yeah.
548
00:25:25,719 --> 00:25:27,198
Turns out she wants to be
a writer, so I offered
549
00:25:27,329 --> 00:25:29,244
to give her
a little bit of guidance.
550
00:25:29,374 --> 00:25:31,333
-It's really nice of you.
551
00:25:31,463 --> 00:25:33,204
-Well, a kind guy did something
nice for me today,
552
00:25:33,335 --> 00:25:35,032
so I'm just paying it forward.
553
00:25:35,163 --> 00:25:38,035
Starting a wave of kindness,
I think he called it.
554
00:25:38,166 --> 00:25:40,690
-[chuckles]
-Hey, we're gonna head out.
555
00:25:40,821 --> 00:25:42,344
Get Jana to bed.
556
00:25:42,953 --> 00:25:45,390
You coming?
-I'll be right behind you.
557
00:25:48,306 --> 00:25:49,873
Well, it was nice
to meet you, Ethan.
558
00:25:50,004 --> 00:25:51,962
-It was really nice to meet you,
Chloe Anderson.
559
00:25:52,702 --> 00:25:54,486
-You're getting better
with names.
560
00:25:54,617 --> 00:25:57,054
-Well, like I said,
this one just sticks.
561
00:26:00,362 --> 00:26:01,972
-Goodnight, Chloe.
-Goodnight.
562
00:26:02,103 --> 00:26:03,539
-Can't wait for
our hot chocolate date.
563
00:26:03,670 --> 00:26:05,193
-[gasps] Me too.
564
00:26:11,199 --> 00:26:12,635
[doorbell chimes ring]
565
00:26:12,766 --> 00:26:14,637
-Isn't she amazing?
566
00:26:14,768 --> 00:26:16,291
-Yeah, she's okay, I guess.
567
00:26:17,074 --> 00:26:18,815
-She's amazing.
568
00:26:20,251 --> 00:26:21,731
-[laughs]
569
00:26:21,862 --> 00:26:23,646
-[Christmas song as score]
570
00:26:25,300 --> 00:26:26,867
♪ I'm counting down the days
571
00:26:26,997 --> 00:26:30,348
♪ Christmas time is here again
Everybody's coming to town ♪
572
00:26:32,002 --> 00:26:33,613
♪ Santa I've got
someone special ♪
573
00:26:33,743 --> 00:26:37,225
♪ A lot to figure out
I'm hoping you can help me out ♪
574
00:26:37,355 --> 00:26:39,270
♪ You want it wrapped [unclear]
575
00:26:39,401 --> 00:26:41,708
♪ Love brought me
some [unclear] ♪
576
00:26:42,578 --> 00:26:45,886
♪ I can see I'll be
At the top of your list ♪
577
00:26:46,016 --> 00:26:47,539
♪ Every year after this
578
00:26:47,670 --> 00:26:49,933
-Did you sleep okay?
-Like a log.
579
00:26:50,064 --> 00:26:51,543
So, what's on tap for today?
580
00:26:51,674 --> 00:26:53,241
I can move boxes,
set up furniture.
581
00:26:53,371 --> 00:26:55,722
You name it, I will do it.
-How about we start
582
00:26:55,852 --> 00:26:57,332
with a healthy breakfast?
583
00:26:57,462 --> 00:26:59,334
Jeffrey's making us
omelets downstairs.
584
00:26:59,464 --> 00:27:01,466
-Ooh, I like that plan.
-[Trish laughs]
585
00:27:02,859 --> 00:27:05,427
-And then, do you think
that you could take Dad and Jana
586
00:27:05,557 --> 00:27:07,429
to pick out a Christmas tree?
587
00:27:07,559 --> 00:27:10,345
I have to teach a yoga class and
Jeffrey needs to get to work.
588
00:27:10,475 --> 00:27:12,695
The move and everything,
we're a little late
589
00:27:12,826 --> 00:27:14,305
on getting a tree this year
590
00:27:14,436 --> 00:27:16,438
and I don't think Jana can wait
another day.
591
00:27:16,568 --> 00:27:18,745
-Of course. I would love to.
592
00:27:18,875 --> 00:27:20,442
-Thank you.
593
00:27:21,356 --> 00:27:23,010
This the novel
you've been working on?
594
00:27:23,967 --> 00:27:25,577
-Yep.
595
00:27:25,708 --> 00:27:27,667
-I'm happy you're finally
moving forward with it.
596
00:27:27,797 --> 00:27:30,234
-Mm. I don't know that I am.
597
00:27:30,365 --> 00:27:32,193
My publisher's still not
thrilled about the whole thing
598
00:27:32,323 --> 00:27:35,065
and she thinks that I should
"stick to what I'm good at."
599
00:27:35,196 --> 00:27:37,285
-So, find another publisher.
600
00:27:38,242 --> 00:27:40,027
-It's not that easy, Trish.
601
00:27:40,680 --> 00:27:42,203
-It can't be that hard.
602
00:27:43,291 --> 00:27:44,945
You're Chloe Anderson.
603
00:27:46,511 --> 00:27:47,991
-[upbeat folk guitar score]
604
00:27:52,430 --> 00:27:53,954
-[grunts]
605
00:27:56,783 --> 00:27:58,523
-How many more trees do we need?
606
00:27:58,654 --> 00:28:01,265
-Mrs. Jenkins wants
as many as we can gather.
607
00:28:01,396 --> 00:28:02,919
Oh.
608
00:28:04,094 --> 00:28:06,009
She wants the church
to look beautiful.
609
00:28:06,488 --> 00:28:08,490
-That seems like a lot
of decorating.
610
00:28:08,620 --> 00:28:10,448
We may need to
recruit some help.
611
00:28:10,579 --> 00:28:12,973
-Yeah, tell me about it.
Oh.
612
00:28:13,582 --> 00:28:15,497
-Oh, fancy meeting you two here.
613
00:28:15,627 --> 00:28:17,238
-Chloe, hi.
-Hi.
614
00:28:17,368 --> 00:28:19,066
-Are you guys picking up
your Christmas tree?
615
00:28:19,196 --> 00:28:20,807
-Yes, we wanna find the biggest,
616
00:28:20,937 --> 00:28:22,722
tallest, best tree ever
this year.
617
00:28:22,852 --> 00:28:24,593
-Did you leave any trees
for the rest of us
618
00:28:24,724 --> 00:28:27,117
or is this a gingerbread cookie
kind of situation?
619
00:28:27,248 --> 00:28:30,686
-We left some trees, but we did
try to pick the best ones.
620
00:28:30,817 --> 00:28:32,906
It's for the church.
-Oh, that's nice.
621
00:28:33,036 --> 00:28:35,517
-They have the most beautiful
Midnight Mass ever.
622
00:28:36,170 --> 00:28:38,433
You guys should come.
-Well, sounds lovely.
623
00:28:38,563 --> 00:28:40,740
-Any chance you wanna help
decorate Christmas trees?
624
00:28:40,870 --> 00:28:42,742
-I love decorating trees.
625
00:28:42,872 --> 00:28:45,135
-It sounds fun.
What about you, Dad?
626
00:28:46,049 --> 00:28:47,529
-Why not? Count me in.
627
00:28:47,659 --> 00:28:50,706
-Great. Maybe we can do our
hot chocolate date tomorrow
628
00:28:50,837 --> 00:28:52,273
and then we can
go to the church.
629
00:28:52,403 --> 00:28:54,579
-I'll run it by Trish
but her and Jeffrey
630
00:28:54,710 --> 00:28:56,625
are working this week,
so I don't see why not.
631
00:28:56,756 --> 00:28:58,235
-Can we go see Santa?
632
00:28:58,366 --> 00:28:59,976
-Sure thing.
-I can bring her.
633
00:29:00,107 --> 00:29:01,761
-Okay, thanks.
-Alex, do you wanna come?
634
00:29:01,891 --> 00:29:03,675
-Dad, can I go?
635
00:29:03,806 --> 00:29:05,329
-Um, sure.
636
00:29:08,506 --> 00:29:12,119
And here I thought Alex
was too old for Santa this year.
637
00:29:12,249 --> 00:29:13,947
-You can never be
too old for Santa.
638
00:29:14,077 --> 00:29:17,037
-[chuckles]
So, are you all settled in?
639
00:29:17,167 --> 00:29:21,041
-I travel light. You know, pen,
paper and warm, cozy socks.
640
00:29:21,171 --> 00:29:22,782
The necessities of any writer.
641
00:29:24,044 --> 00:29:26,960
-Alex told me about your mom.
My condolences.
642
00:29:27,525 --> 00:29:29,527
-Yeah, it's been
a difficult year for us,
643
00:29:29,658 --> 00:29:32,704
but being together
for the holidays is nice.
644
00:29:33,575 --> 00:29:35,185
-It was really nice meeting
645
00:29:35,316 --> 00:29:37,274
your entire family
at the book signing.
646
00:29:37,405 --> 00:29:41,061
-And what a turnout.
-Yes. We needed that.
647
00:29:42,105 --> 00:29:43,759
-Does the bookstore do okay?
-[quiet score]
648
00:29:43,890 --> 00:29:45,892
-It's a small town.
There's really not that much
649
00:29:46,022 --> 00:29:48,546
business here. Most people just
read their books on tablets
650
00:29:48,677 --> 00:29:51,027
so we're a bit of
a dinosaur that way.
651
00:29:51,158 --> 00:29:52,724
-Things really have changed,
haven't they?
652
00:29:52,855 --> 00:29:54,509
It's a shame.
653
00:29:54,639 --> 00:29:56,119
I love books.
654
00:29:56,250 --> 00:29:58,948
How they feel in your hands,
turning the pages.
655
00:29:59,906 --> 00:30:01,472
Tablets just aren't the same.
656
00:30:02,560 --> 00:30:04,258
-I wish more people
felt that way.
657
00:30:05,128 --> 00:30:07,217
-Auntie Chloe, do you wanna
go take a photo with Santa?
658
00:30:07,348 --> 00:30:09,176
-[excited gasp] Absolutely.
659
00:30:09,306 --> 00:30:11,178
-Are you coming, Ethan?
-Me too?
660
00:30:11,961 --> 00:30:13,745
-You can never be too old
for Santa.
661
00:30:13,876 --> 00:30:15,878
-I would love to.
-[Jana and Chloe laugh]
662
00:30:16,009 --> 00:30:18,489
-[Ethan, imitating Santa]
Oh, ho, ho, ho, ho, ho!
663
00:30:18,620 --> 00:30:20,361
[slow instrumental
"O Tanenbaum"]
664
00:30:20,491 --> 00:30:24,582
-Cute Santa photo.
How exactly did this come about?
665
00:30:25,148 --> 00:30:26,584
-We ran into him
at the tree farm.
666
00:30:26,715 --> 00:30:28,543
-Interesting.
667
00:30:28,673 --> 00:30:30,588
See, I run into acquaintances
all the time,
668
00:30:30,719 --> 00:30:33,461
and I don't take
family photos with him.
669
00:30:33,591 --> 00:30:36,203
-Stop it.
-What? I'm just saying
670
00:30:36,333 --> 00:30:37,987
he seems nice.
-[Chloe sighs softly]
671
00:30:38,118 --> 00:30:39,641
-And you guys seem to click.
672
00:30:40,642 --> 00:30:42,644
-He is nice.
-And...?
673
00:30:42,774 --> 00:30:44,951
-And maybe we click a little.
-[Trish chuckles]
674
00:30:45,560 --> 00:30:47,301
-Can I have the Santa ornament?
675
00:30:47,431 --> 00:30:48,911
-[Jana, whisper] Here you go.
676
00:30:49,738 --> 00:30:51,392
That sounds promising.
677
00:30:51,522 --> 00:30:54,612
-Stop it. I live far away
and he's just a nice guy.
678
00:30:55,135 --> 00:30:57,311
Plus, you know me, I don't have
time for that kind of stuff.
679
00:30:58,703 --> 00:31:00,792
What? I have tight deadlines.
680
00:31:00,923 --> 00:31:03,534
-You have thick walls
is what you have.
681
00:31:03,665 --> 00:31:05,362
-[soft sigh] That's fair.
-[Jana chuckles]
682
00:31:07,103 --> 00:31:08,583
I think that you need to
take a little break
683
00:31:08,713 --> 00:31:10,280
from all those deadlines.
684
00:31:10,802 --> 00:31:13,675
And you need to bring
a few of those walls down.
685
00:31:13,805 --> 00:31:15,416
Live a little, Chloe.
686
00:31:15,546 --> 00:31:17,070
Are you gonna see him again?
687
00:31:17,766 --> 00:31:19,202
-We promised
to help him decorate
688
00:31:19,333 --> 00:31:20,900
the Christmas trees at church.
689
00:31:21,030 --> 00:31:22,771
-And he volunteers
to help the church.
690
00:31:22,902 --> 00:31:25,469
-[Chloe laughs quietly]
-Ha! Hm-hm-hm. [laughs]
691
00:31:25,600 --> 00:31:27,123
-How does it look, Mom?
692
00:31:28,124 --> 00:31:30,213
-It's beautiful, Jana.
693
00:31:31,084 --> 00:31:32,607
-I think it's time
to put the angel up.
694
00:31:32,737 --> 00:31:34,391
What do you think?
-Yes.
695
00:31:46,969 --> 00:31:49,493
I gave the angel
a special message for Grandma.
696
00:31:49,624 --> 00:31:51,234
-Oh, that's so sweet.
697
00:31:51,365 --> 00:31:53,497
She will be so happy to get it.
-[Jana laughs quietly]
698
00:31:54,716 --> 00:31:56,196
-You ready, kiddo?
-I'm ready.
699
00:31:56,761 --> 00:31:58,328
-[touching score]
700
00:32:24,876 --> 00:32:27,140
-My mom used to read me
these incredible stories
701
00:32:27,270 --> 00:32:28,750
before bedtime.
702
00:32:28,880 --> 00:32:30,839
They transported me
to other worlds and made me
703
00:32:30,970 --> 00:32:32,449
fall in love with writing.
-[score fades out]
704
00:32:33,494 --> 00:32:35,583
She was really good at
making me follow my dreams.
705
00:32:36,105 --> 00:32:38,281
She even helped me publish
my first book when I was 12.
706
00:32:38,934 --> 00:32:40,892
-Twelve?
-Yeah.
707
00:32:41,502 --> 00:32:44,461
It was a ten-page homemade book.
708
00:32:44,592 --> 00:32:46,594
We even started
our own publishing company
709
00:32:46,724 --> 00:32:48,422
called Angel Wish Publishing.
710
00:32:49,031 --> 00:32:50,902
And we gave them out
as presents for Christmas
711
00:32:51,033 --> 00:32:53,253
and sold the rest
at a yard sale that summer.
712
00:32:53,383 --> 00:32:55,559
-I love that. [laughs]
-And as I got older,
713
00:32:55,690 --> 00:32:57,257
I just kept writing.
714
00:32:57,387 --> 00:33:00,086
Y'know, eventually, I submitted
to every publisher in the city.
715
00:33:00,216 --> 00:33:03,350
And this one small publisher
actually agreed to meet with me.
716
00:33:03,915 --> 00:33:07,354
And after several more
submissions, she finally agreed
717
00:33:07,484 --> 00:33:10,705
to publish my first book,
A Time for Christmas.
718
00:33:10,835 --> 00:33:12,794
-I don't think
I've ever heard of that one.
719
00:33:12,924 --> 00:33:15,492
I thought I had all your books.
-It's a hard one to find.
720
00:33:16,058 --> 00:33:18,756
It had a very limited release
and it didn't do too well.
721
00:33:18,887 --> 00:33:21,542
But I just kept writing.
722
00:33:22,325 --> 00:33:24,936
And eventually my writing caught
the eye of a big publisher
723
00:33:25,067 --> 00:33:27,330
and that's when my career
really took off.
724
00:33:29,767 --> 00:33:31,508
So why do you
want to be a writer?
725
00:33:33,510 --> 00:33:36,165
-I guess I love
getting lost in stories.
726
00:33:36,296 --> 00:33:39,168
And I want to be able to
write my own characters and...
727
00:33:39,777 --> 00:33:41,823
have adventures
through their eyes.
728
00:33:41,953 --> 00:33:44,173
I've written a lot
of short stories.
729
00:33:44,304 --> 00:33:46,610
I just don't know
what to do with them.
730
00:33:47,176 --> 00:33:48,786
-Well, I'd be happy
to read them sometime.
731
00:33:48,917 --> 00:33:50,484
I mean once I have a better idea
of where you're at,
732
00:33:50,614 --> 00:33:53,095
maybe we can come up with an
action plan for your next steps.
733
00:33:53,226 --> 00:33:54,662
-That would be amazing.
734
00:33:54,792 --> 00:33:56,316
-All right. Deal.
735
00:33:56,925 --> 00:33:58,709
["Oh Come All Ye Faithful"]
736
00:33:58,840 --> 00:34:03,062
♪ Oh come all ye faithful
737
00:34:04,106 --> 00:34:08,763
♪ Joyful and triumphant
738
00:34:09,938 --> 00:34:11,505
-Can I ask you something?
739
00:34:12,027 --> 00:34:14,812
-Sure, but only one thing.
-[both chuckle]
740
00:34:15,900 --> 00:34:17,424
-Do you help everyone you meet?
741
00:34:17,989 --> 00:34:19,643
It's like every time I see you,
you're doing something nice
742
00:34:19,774 --> 00:34:22,255
for someone.
-You caught me on a good week.
743
00:34:23,082 --> 00:34:24,605
-I doubt that.
-[chuckles]
744
00:34:25,127 --> 00:34:26,694
'Tis the season, right?
745
00:34:27,173 --> 00:34:28,739
-I guess. [laughs]
746
00:34:29,610 --> 00:34:31,307
-Now it's my turn
to ask a question.
747
00:34:31,438 --> 00:34:32,917
-Okay, shoot.
748
00:34:33,048 --> 00:34:35,311
-What does a big shot writer
do in her downtime
749
00:34:35,442 --> 00:34:38,575
when she's not touring
or visiting family?
750
00:34:38,706 --> 00:34:42,710
-That's a good question.
Um, I mostly write,
751
00:34:43,493 --> 00:34:46,061
watch terrible reality shows.
-[Ethan laughs]
752
00:34:46,496 --> 00:34:48,063
-And, um...
753
00:34:50,935 --> 00:34:52,676
Try to keep my mind busy
these days.
754
00:34:54,243 --> 00:34:55,679
-You know he's going to
be fine, right?
755
00:34:55,810 --> 00:34:58,160
He's got a great family.
He has lots of support.
756
00:34:58,291 --> 00:35:01,598
-I know. It's just
hard not to be here to help.
757
00:35:02,773 --> 00:35:04,471
My mom was his whole world,
you know?
758
00:35:04,601 --> 00:35:06,125
-Oh, I can relate.
759
00:35:10,303 --> 00:35:12,653
-How did you do it?
After Deb?
760
00:35:14,263 --> 00:35:16,222
-Well, it takes time to heal,
but eventually,
761
00:35:16,352 --> 00:35:18,485
you start finding joy
in the little things again.
762
00:35:20,530 --> 00:35:23,054
Had all these big plans
for a big life, and...
763
00:35:24,012 --> 00:35:26,057
Life changes.
You can't stop it.
764
00:35:26,797 --> 00:35:29,191
Worrying about it doesn't
change the outcome, so...
765
00:35:30,453 --> 00:35:31,976
what's the point?
766
00:35:32,107 --> 00:35:33,935
-It's a great way
to look at life.
767
00:35:35,241 --> 00:35:37,112
Don't you ever worry
about the future?
768
00:35:37,243 --> 00:35:39,288
-Oh, I can't think
that far ahead.
769
00:35:39,419 --> 00:35:42,117
I take it one year at a time,
sometimes one day at a time.
770
00:35:43,336 --> 00:35:44,859
Pipe bursts, I fix the pipe.
771
00:35:44,989 --> 00:35:47,905
Alex, uh, needs help with her
math homework, I help her out.
772
00:35:48,471 --> 00:35:49,951
We're short on sales one month?
773
00:35:50,081 --> 00:35:52,171
Uh, I tile
Mr. Jones' bathroom floors.
774
00:35:52,301 --> 00:35:53,781
-The church
needs Christmas trees
775
00:35:53,911 --> 00:35:55,870
and you offer to decorate them.
776
00:35:56,000 --> 00:35:57,915
-Something like that.
-[Chloe chuckles]
777
00:35:59,003 --> 00:36:01,267
-Sometimes it feels like there's
not enough hours in the day.
778
00:36:01,397 --> 00:36:02,964
Or money in the bank.
779
00:36:03,965 --> 00:36:06,707
But somehow, some way,
we make it work.
780
00:36:06,837 --> 00:36:08,665
-You should try
selling your books online.
781
00:36:08,796 --> 00:36:10,276
I mean,
you have a great collection.
782
00:36:10,406 --> 00:36:12,669
If you open up your sales
to a worldwide audience,
783
00:36:12,800 --> 00:36:14,671
imagine the potential growth.
784
00:36:14,802 --> 00:36:17,152
-Hm. I wouldn't even know
where to start.
785
00:36:17,805 --> 00:36:19,676
-It's a lot easier
than you think.
786
00:36:19,807 --> 00:36:21,852
I can teach you in an afternoon
and we can take it
787
00:36:21,983 --> 00:36:23,506
one hour at a time.
788
00:36:24,725 --> 00:36:26,205
-Okay, I'd like that.
789
00:36:28,990 --> 00:36:30,644
-Auntie Chloe, look at our tree.
790
00:36:32,254 --> 00:36:35,736
-Wow. It's perfect.
[tender laugh]
791
00:36:35,866 --> 00:36:39,000
-It's almost perfect.
Wait one second.
792
00:36:40,175 --> 00:36:41,742
-It's beautiful, Jana.
793
00:36:43,657 --> 00:36:45,136
-I paid attention
when you read your book,
794
00:36:45,267 --> 00:36:48,270
and I thought it would be nice
for each of us
795
00:36:48,401 --> 00:36:51,491
to have our own angel,
put 'em on top of the tree
796
00:36:51,621 --> 00:36:53,014
and send them
with a special message.
797
00:36:53,144 --> 00:36:54,929
Come on, everyone.
Grab an angel.
798
00:36:56,713 --> 00:36:58,976
-Is there a special way
to do this?
799
00:36:59,542 --> 00:37:01,109
-I'll ask the expert.
800
00:37:02,066 --> 00:37:04,243
-Well, you whisper a message
that you want sent to Heaven
801
00:37:04,373 --> 00:37:07,376
for Christmas, and you put
your angel up on the tree.
802
00:37:07,507 --> 00:37:09,291
She'll make sure
that it gets there.
803
00:37:10,031 --> 00:37:11,859
-MRS. JENKINS: Oh.
-Okay. Let's go.
804
00:37:11,989 --> 00:37:13,469
[Christmas carols play softly]
805
00:37:28,441 --> 00:37:30,225
-Having a hard time
finding the words?
806
00:37:33,010 --> 00:37:35,099
-A little.
-I had a hard time, too,
807
00:37:35,230 --> 00:37:37,014
the first Christmas
without my mom.
808
00:37:37,145 --> 00:37:38,668
-You were young.
809
00:37:38,799 --> 00:37:40,714
I'm old enough that I should
be able to accept things,
810
00:37:40,844 --> 00:37:44,065
but the truth is that
she left so fast
811
00:37:44,195 --> 00:37:45,849
I didn't get a chance
to say goodbye.
812
00:37:47,068 --> 00:37:49,766
And I am
embarrassed to say that...
813
00:37:51,768 --> 00:37:54,467
been a little distant
ever since.
814
00:37:54,597 --> 00:37:56,164
-It's okay.
815
00:37:56,730 --> 00:37:58,732
I gave God
the silent treatment, too,
816
00:37:59,646 --> 00:38:01,169
after my mom passed away.
817
00:38:02,301 --> 00:38:03,824
My dad said that's okay.
818
00:38:04,433 --> 00:38:05,956
God can take it.
819
00:38:06,609 --> 00:38:08,611
And when you're ready,
820
00:38:08,742 --> 00:38:10,265
He'll be there.
821
00:38:12,441 --> 00:38:13,964
Losing family is hard,
822
00:38:15,096 --> 00:38:16,924
no matter how old you are.
823
00:38:18,969 --> 00:38:21,058
-You're a special young woman,
you know that?
824
00:38:21,972 --> 00:38:24,714
-And remember, there's no rush
in sending a message.
825
00:38:25,585 --> 00:38:27,108
There's still time
before Christmas.
826
00:38:27,848 --> 00:38:29,328
-Yeah.
827
00:38:29,458 --> 00:38:31,025
-Why don't I help you
put this up?
828
00:38:31,155 --> 00:38:32,809
-Okay.
829
00:38:38,162 --> 00:38:39,686
[tender score]
830
00:38:44,560 --> 00:38:46,301
It's the last of the boxes.
831
00:38:46,432 --> 00:38:48,738
-[Dad sighs quietly]
All moved in.
832
00:38:49,391 --> 00:38:51,654
-[soft gasp]
This what I think it is?
833
00:38:51,785 --> 00:38:54,004
-[laughs] Your very first book.
834
00:38:55,092 --> 00:38:57,225
-You kept it.
-Of course I did.
835
00:38:57,356 --> 00:38:59,096
[laughing]
836
00:38:59,227 --> 00:39:00,794
Oh...
837
00:39:04,711 --> 00:39:08,323
-I remember how excited I was
when Mom and I officially named
838
00:39:08,454 --> 00:39:10,586
our first
home publishing company.
839
00:39:12,022 --> 00:39:14,024
-Angel Wish Publishing. Huh.
840
00:39:14,851 --> 00:39:16,940
I was so proud of you. Huh.
841
00:39:19,726 --> 00:39:21,292
-Mom really was good
at pushing us
842
00:39:21,423 --> 00:39:23,425
towards our dreams, wasn't she?
-Oh...
843
00:39:24,165 --> 00:39:25,732
She was the dreamer. [chuckles]
844
00:39:26,428 --> 00:39:28,256
I was the plumber.
-Mm.
845
00:39:28,387 --> 00:39:30,040
-We made a good team.
846
00:39:39,789 --> 00:39:42,270
I wonder if this still fits.
-[both laugh]
847
00:39:42,401 --> 00:39:44,098
-CHLOE: Aw.
-Oh.
848
00:39:44,620 --> 00:39:46,883
-So many memories
in one small box.
849
00:39:47,014 --> 00:39:49,320
-Oh, wonderful memories.
850
00:39:49,451 --> 00:39:50,974
-[tender whisper] Yeah.
851
00:39:52,541 --> 00:39:54,761
-You know, honey,
your mom always knew
852
00:39:54,891 --> 00:39:56,980
you were going to make it.
She had this way
853
00:39:57,111 --> 00:39:59,156
of looking at life
that was an inspiration
854
00:39:59,287 --> 00:40:00,854
to everybody around her.
855
00:40:01,420 --> 00:40:02,856
-What do you think Mom
would say about
856
00:40:02,986 --> 00:40:04,945
me taking a chance
and writing my first novel?
857
00:40:06,207 --> 00:40:08,122
-I think you know exactly
what she would say.
858
00:40:09,297 --> 00:40:11,865
-Even if it's risky?
-Follow your heart.
859
00:40:11,995 --> 00:40:13,997
Don't worry about
what other people think.
860
00:40:14,128 --> 00:40:16,739
And if your heart is telling you
to write a novel,
861
00:40:16,870 --> 00:40:18,349
I think you should do it.
862
00:40:18,480 --> 00:40:21,657
-I wish that I was as brave now
as I was back then.
863
00:40:23,354 --> 00:40:24,791
Why does it get so much harder
864
00:40:24,921 --> 00:40:26,706
to take risks
when you get older?
865
00:40:26,836 --> 00:40:30,057
-Well, honey, when we're young,
we got nothing to lose.
866
00:40:30,187 --> 00:40:33,277
So we jump all in
and start building a life.
867
00:40:33,408 --> 00:40:34,975
And if we're lucky,
we build a good one.
868
00:40:37,456 --> 00:40:40,197
But as we get older,
we get more cautious
869
00:40:40,328 --> 00:40:41,982
and we don't want to risk
any of it.
870
00:40:42,112 --> 00:40:43,897
We just want to hang on to
what we have.
871
00:40:44,027 --> 00:40:45,594
The truth is...
872
00:40:46,639 --> 00:40:48,467
we can't really hang on
to anything in this life.
873
00:40:49,293 --> 00:40:51,687
Best we can do
is to enjoy the moments
874
00:40:52,645 --> 00:40:54,211
and follow our hearts.
875
00:40:55,778 --> 00:40:57,258
-How did you get so wise?
876
00:40:57,388 --> 00:41:00,217
-[chuckles]
I traded my youth for wisdom.
877
00:41:00,348 --> 00:41:02,742
-[both laugh]
-[score fades out]
878
00:41:06,572 --> 00:41:09,226
-[doorbell chimes ring]
-Good morning, Ethan.
879
00:41:09,836 --> 00:41:11,707
-Hey, Mrs. J.
How are you doing?
880
00:41:11,838 --> 00:41:13,361
-Good.
881
00:41:13,883 --> 00:41:16,930
Don't often see your nose
in the computer.
882
00:41:17,060 --> 00:41:18,888
What are you so focused on?
883
00:41:19,019 --> 00:41:21,848
-Did you know
that these big chain bookstores
884
00:41:21,978 --> 00:41:24,241
sell books online
to anyone in the world?
885
00:41:24,372 --> 00:41:27,375
-Of course.
-It's amazing.
886
00:41:27,506 --> 00:41:30,160
No wonder they thrive.
-Uh, yes, dear. Uh...
887
00:41:30,900 --> 00:41:33,294
You have heard of the internet,
haven't you?
888
00:41:33,424 --> 00:41:35,862
-Yeah, yeah. Yes.
-[both laughing]
889
00:41:36,384 --> 00:41:40,127
-Oh, the world
keeps getting smaller, Ethan.
890
00:41:40,257 --> 00:41:41,781
We're all connected.
891
00:41:41,911 --> 00:41:45,567
I order my yarn online one day,
and the next day,
892
00:41:45,698 --> 00:41:47,482
it's right there at my door.
893
00:41:48,265 --> 00:41:49,789
Books are no different.
894
00:41:50,920 --> 00:41:52,661
-Maybe Chloe's right.
An online store
895
00:41:52,792 --> 00:41:54,358
would be really good for us.
896
00:41:55,055 --> 00:41:57,623
-Chloe's helping you
with the online store?
897
00:41:58,537 --> 00:42:00,190
That's exciting.
898
00:42:00,321 --> 00:42:02,062
-Yeah.
A little overwhelming, too.
899
00:42:02,192 --> 00:42:06,762
-Oh, that's nice to see you two
getting on so well together.
900
00:42:07,284 --> 00:42:11,854
And it's great for Alex to have
a fellow writer to talk to.
901
00:42:12,551 --> 00:42:14,074
-Yeah, they really hit it off.
902
00:42:15,466 --> 00:42:17,686
-My Spidey senses
are telling me
903
00:42:18,252 --> 00:42:21,821
that Alex isn't the only one
hitting it off with Chloe.
904
00:42:22,735 --> 00:42:25,651
-[laughs]
Well, she's nice.
905
00:42:26,434 --> 00:42:27,914
-And beautiful.
906
00:42:28,044 --> 00:42:30,177
-Yeah. And smart.
907
00:42:31,308 --> 00:42:32,832
-And, uh...
908
00:42:34,050 --> 00:42:35,574
single.
909
00:42:36,879 --> 00:42:40,056
-No. Yes...
But, uh, no, it's not like that.
910
00:42:40,187 --> 00:42:42,015
-And why not?
911
00:42:42,145 --> 00:42:44,104
Ethan Carter.
912
00:42:44,234 --> 00:42:49,283
When a beautiful, kind woman
walks into your life,
913
00:42:49,413 --> 00:42:51,024
don't ignore it.
914
00:42:51,154 --> 00:42:52,634
-Yeah, she's pretty incredible.
915
00:42:54,244 --> 00:42:55,898
But I can't. Uh,
916
00:42:56,029 --> 00:42:58,118
I just don't have time
for anything like that.
917
00:42:58,248 --> 00:43:00,990
I-I got to look after Alex.
I have to look after the store.
918
00:43:01,121 --> 00:43:02,731
-Oh, honey.
919
00:43:03,558 --> 00:43:05,691
It's also important
to look after yourself.
920
00:43:05,821 --> 00:43:08,781
-Hm.
-Alex isn't a little girl
921
00:43:08,911 --> 00:43:12,306
anymore and she just wants
to see you happy.
922
00:43:12,436 --> 00:43:14,569
-[tender score]
-[whisper] Yeah.
923
00:43:17,703 --> 00:43:19,574
-Anyhoodle...
924
00:43:19,705 --> 00:43:22,838
I came in to ask you
a little bit of a favor.
925
00:43:22,969 --> 00:43:26,494
My daughter was at
a charity auction last week
926
00:43:26,625 --> 00:43:28,801
and she won two tickets
927
00:43:28,931 --> 00:43:31,368
for a private
ballroom dance lesson.
928
00:43:31,499 --> 00:43:34,415
She can't go, [zipper] so she
offered the tickets to me.
929
00:43:34,545 --> 00:43:37,766
Oh, I think it would be a hoot.
930
00:43:38,767 --> 00:43:40,290
But I don't have a date.
931
00:43:41,465 --> 00:43:44,468
I know it's short notice,
but would you be willing to
932
00:43:45,034 --> 00:43:48,124
take this old gal dancing? Hm?
933
00:43:48,255 --> 00:43:49,778
-[Ethan chuckles softly]
934
00:43:50,518 --> 00:43:53,608
-Do I need rhythm?
-Oh, it wouldn't hurt.
935
00:43:53,739 --> 00:43:56,263
But I'm tight on time
and short on options.
936
00:43:56,393 --> 00:43:58,308
-Well, in that case,
how can I say no?
937
00:43:58,439 --> 00:43:59,962
-Oh, good.
938
00:44:00,876 --> 00:44:02,486
See you at 8 p.m.
939
00:44:04,271 --> 00:44:06,142
Wear your best suit.
940
00:44:21,810 --> 00:44:23,943
-[soft gasp] Ah...
941
00:44:24,073 --> 00:44:27,207
So cute.
She's going to love that.
942
00:44:27,337 --> 00:44:28,774
-[phone rings]
-Good.
943
00:44:28,904 --> 00:44:30,427
-One sec.
944
00:44:32,212 --> 00:44:33,735
Hello.
945
00:44:34,867 --> 00:44:36,738
Yeah, she's right here.
946
00:44:37,478 --> 00:44:39,872
[whisper] It's for you.
It's Mrs. Jenkins.
947
00:44:41,482 --> 00:44:43,005
[score fades out]
948
00:44:44,093 --> 00:44:45,573
-CHLOE: Hello.
-Oh!
949
00:44:45,704 --> 00:44:47,314
-Chloe?
-Jean?
950
00:44:47,444 --> 00:44:49,272
-Hi, honey. Oh.
951
00:44:49,403 --> 00:44:52,058
I hope you don't mind
me reaching out like this.
952
00:44:52,188 --> 00:44:54,408
-Of course not.
-How are you doing?
953
00:44:55,104 --> 00:44:57,628
-I am doing great. I am just
spending the day with Trish
954
00:44:57,759 --> 00:44:59,456
and we are wrapping presents.
955
00:44:59,587 --> 00:45:01,937
-Oh. How are those slippers?
956
00:45:02,068 --> 00:45:04,853
-Cozy.
I am wearing them right now.
957
00:45:04,984 --> 00:45:06,942
-I know it's a bit of
short notice, but
958
00:45:08,291 --> 00:45:10,946
I have a bit of a favor to ask.
959
00:45:11,077 --> 00:45:13,775
-Sure. What's up?
-I have two tickets
960
00:45:13,906 --> 00:45:17,170
for a private ballroom
dancing lesson for tonight.
961
00:45:17,300 --> 00:45:19,868
My daughter won them
at a charity event.
962
00:45:19,999 --> 00:45:22,349
I promised to go with Ethan,
but oh,
963
00:45:22,871 --> 00:45:25,961
my darn hip
is acting up again.
964
00:45:26,092 --> 00:45:28,703
[sucks teeth; gasps softly]
Anyway, Ethan was
965
00:45:28,834 --> 00:45:31,575
so excited,
I don't want to disappoint him.
966
00:45:32,533 --> 00:45:37,103
Would you do me a huge favor
and go in my place tonight?
967
00:45:38,060 --> 00:45:40,019
-You want me to go
ballroom dancing with Ethan.
968
00:45:40,802 --> 00:45:42,325
Tonight?
969
00:45:42,456 --> 00:45:43,979
-What?
970
00:45:45,676 --> 00:45:47,678
-[splutters] For me.
971
00:45:47,809 --> 00:45:49,506
-For you.
-Oh!
972
00:45:49,637 --> 00:45:51,378
And the charity, of course.
973
00:45:52,466 --> 00:45:54,163
-Jean, why does it feel like
I'm being set up?
974
00:45:54,773 --> 00:45:56,557
Does Ethan know about this?
975
00:45:56,687 --> 00:45:59,690
-About the dancing lessons?
Well, of course.
976
00:46:00,474 --> 00:46:02,519
I told you I told him first.
977
00:46:03,042 --> 00:46:04,826
-Okay, I will be there.
978
00:46:04,957 --> 00:46:06,872
-[soft gasps] Oh, perfect.
979
00:46:07,960 --> 00:46:11,659
Thank you so much, honey.
Eh, it starts at eight.
980
00:46:12,355 --> 00:46:14,183
Dress code is formal.
981
00:46:15,358 --> 00:46:16,925
-Okay, bye.
982
00:46:19,014 --> 00:46:20,450
I may need to borrow a dress.
983
00:46:20,581 --> 00:46:22,148
-Yes!
984
00:46:22,278 --> 00:46:23,889
[Trish giggles happily]
985
00:46:39,643 --> 00:46:41,341
-You are not who I expected.
986
00:46:42,124 --> 00:46:43,647
-I kind of figured.
987
00:46:45,649 --> 00:46:47,390
-Where's Mrs. Jenkins?
988
00:46:47,521 --> 00:46:49,262
-Probably at home
patting herself on the back
989
00:46:49,392 --> 00:46:50,916
for pulling this off.
990
00:46:51,830 --> 00:46:54,571
-Wow, you look
absolutely beautiful.
991
00:46:54,702 --> 00:46:56,835
-Oh, um, thanks.
992
00:46:57,400 --> 00:47:00,316
It's Trish's.
I forgot to pack my gown.
993
00:47:00,447 --> 00:47:02,753
Ballroom dancing
wasn't exactly on my itinerary.
994
00:47:02,884 --> 00:47:05,191
-I remember.
You pack light.
995
00:47:05,321 --> 00:47:06,845
-[laughs]
996
00:47:07,454 --> 00:47:08,934
I have to warn you:
997
00:47:09,064 --> 00:47:11,675
I have two left feet, no rhythm,
and there's an 87% chance
998
00:47:11,806 --> 00:47:13,329
I step on your foot.
999
00:47:13,460 --> 00:47:15,027
-Thirteen's my lucky number.
1000
00:47:15,636 --> 00:47:17,768
-Is that a math joke?
-I think it is, yeah.
1001
00:47:17,899 --> 00:47:19,422
[both laugh]
1002
00:47:20,771 --> 00:47:23,122
-Um, this place is gorgeous.
1003
00:47:23,644 --> 00:47:25,167
-It's pretty stunning, yeah.
1004
00:47:27,126 --> 00:47:29,171
-Hi, I'm Marilyn.
1005
00:47:29,302 --> 00:47:30,825
-Hi, Marilyn. I'm Ethan.
1006
00:47:30,956 --> 00:47:32,435
This is Chloe.
-Hi.
1007
00:47:32,566 --> 00:47:35,264
-Welcome to your private
ballroom dance lesson.
1008
00:47:35,395 --> 00:47:36,831
Should we get started?
1009
00:47:36,962 --> 00:47:38,528
-Sure. [chuckles]
-MARILYN: Yeah.
1010
00:47:39,051 --> 00:47:42,576
Okay, so the most important
thing in ballroom dancing
1011
00:47:42,706 --> 00:47:45,274
is the connection
between you and your partner.
1012
00:47:45,840 --> 00:47:47,973
Now, you want to
face each other.
1013
00:47:49,670 --> 00:47:52,455
Make sure to keep eye contact.
1014
00:47:53,413 --> 00:47:56,546
Now, you want to put your hand
in the small of her back
1015
00:47:56,677 --> 00:47:59,332
and pull her close, like this.
1016
00:48:00,507 --> 00:48:02,204
-Is that okay?
-Yeah.
1017
00:48:02,944 --> 00:48:04,859
-Now we just need some music.
1018
00:48:08,471 --> 00:48:09,908
[score fades out]
1019
00:48:10,038 --> 00:48:15,130
♪ It's been a long, hard year
1020
00:48:15,870 --> 00:48:18,394
♪ There's no doubt about it ♪
1021
00:48:21,267 --> 00:48:24,705
♪ So let's lay it down
1022
00:48:26,185 --> 00:48:30,015
♪ And rest for a while
1023
00:48:31,755 --> 00:48:36,673
♪ Feels like we lost our cheer
1024
00:48:37,587 --> 00:48:40,329
♪ Can't go on without it
1025
00:48:43,245 --> 00:48:46,248
♪ But it's all around
1026
00:48:47,989 --> 00:48:51,427
♪ It's in every smile
1027
00:48:54,865 --> 00:48:59,218
♪ And just as the snow
starts to fall ♪
1028
00:48:59,348 --> 00:49:04,745
♪ Let's listen in close
to the night ♪
1029
00:49:05,920 --> 00:49:10,969
♪ For all of our voices
so bright ♪
1030
00:49:12,666 --> 00:49:16,931
♪ Sing your joy
1031
00:49:17,062 --> 00:49:22,284
♪ And I'll sing my joy
1032
00:49:22,806 --> 00:49:25,635
♪ And wherever you're singing ♪
1033
00:49:26,158 --> 00:49:31,076
♪ We'll send it up
ringing tonight ♪
1034
00:49:33,643 --> 00:49:39,040
♪ When you glimpse the hope
1035
00:49:39,171 --> 00:49:43,262
♪ Try to hold on
with that sacred spark ♪
1036
00:49:44,480 --> 00:49:46,743
♪ And that's when
1037
00:49:46,874 --> 00:49:48,354
-That was fun.
1038
00:49:48,484 --> 00:49:50,312
-And you didn't even
step on my feet.
1039
00:49:50,443 --> 00:49:52,488
-I guess 13
is your lucky number.
1040
00:49:52,619 --> 00:49:55,013
-[Ethan laughs] I'm glad I came.
1041
00:49:55,143 --> 00:49:58,799
I usually don't venture out and
do stuff like this on my own.
1042
00:49:58,929 --> 00:50:01,236
-Think it's harder to take risks
and do things like this
1043
00:50:01,367 --> 00:50:03,108
as we get older, doesn't it?
-[tender score]
1044
00:50:03,891 --> 00:50:06,459
I mean, I remember
being fearless as a kid.
1045
00:50:07,155 --> 00:50:08,678
What happened to that girl?
1046
00:50:09,940 --> 00:50:12,030
-You still seem
pretty fearless to me.
1047
00:50:12,160 --> 00:50:13,770
-Well, I guess
I have you fooled.
1048
00:50:13,901 --> 00:50:17,122
Literal buckets of fear.
[chuckles]
1049
00:50:17,861 --> 00:50:20,734
-Do tell, Chloe Anderson.
What are you so afraid of?
1050
00:50:20,864 --> 00:50:23,780
-Mostly, um,
snakes and alligators.
1051
00:50:23,911 --> 00:50:26,087
I don't trust reptiles.
I think it's their eyes.
1052
00:50:27,001 --> 00:50:28,655
-Totally legit.
-[Chloe laughs]
1053
00:50:30,091 --> 00:50:32,137
-But also some life stuff.
1054
00:50:33,529 --> 00:50:36,184
I guess lately I've been
worried about my career.
1055
00:50:36,967 --> 00:50:38,447
-Your career?
1056
00:50:38,578 --> 00:50:40,406
You're a bestselling author
and you just finished
1057
00:50:40,536 --> 00:50:42,582
an incredibly successful
book tour.
1058
00:50:42,712 --> 00:50:44,540
What could you possibly
be worried about?
1059
00:50:46,412 --> 00:50:47,978
-You know when you
just feel like you're not on
1060
00:50:48,109 --> 00:50:49,632
the right path anymore?
1061
00:50:51,547 --> 00:50:53,158
Make a change.
1062
00:50:53,288 --> 00:50:54,811
I want to write a novel.
1063
00:50:55,421 --> 00:50:57,118
-So write a novel.
1064
00:50:57,249 --> 00:50:59,468
-Yeah, I mean that's
what my heart says, but...
1065
00:51:00,252 --> 00:51:02,080
my publisher isn't thrilled
about the idea.
1066
00:51:02,210 --> 00:51:04,082
And, honestly,
I don't know if I could do it
1067
00:51:04,212 --> 00:51:05,822
without her backing me.
1068
00:51:06,910 --> 00:51:08,695
-You don't seem like
the type of person
1069
00:51:08,825 --> 00:51:11,393
that needs permission
to do something that she loves.
1070
00:51:11,524 --> 00:51:13,091
-At some point,
I guess I didn't.
1071
00:51:13,221 --> 00:51:14,962
-And now?
1072
00:51:15,093 --> 00:51:17,747
-Buckets of fear.
1073
00:51:17,878 --> 00:51:19,662
-[both laugh]
1074
00:51:19,793 --> 00:51:21,664
I mean,
if I go against my publisher,
1075
00:51:21,795 --> 00:51:23,536
what if she stops repping me?
1076
00:51:23,666 --> 00:51:25,233
If I write the novel,
what if it fails?
1077
00:51:25,364 --> 00:51:27,235
And then if I go back
to children's books,
1078
00:51:27,757 --> 00:51:29,672
what if
my audience has moved on?
1079
00:51:30,499 --> 00:51:32,458
-That's a lot of what-ifs.
-Hm.
1080
00:51:35,765 --> 00:51:38,681
-Is that why
you're still single?
1081
00:51:38,812 --> 00:51:40,988
-[scoffs] Excuse me?
1082
00:51:41,119 --> 00:51:44,034
-I just mean that
you're beautiful,
1083
00:51:44,165 --> 00:51:45,645
you're funny, you're smart,
1084
00:51:45,775 --> 00:51:47,429
you're talen--
-Complicated?
1085
00:51:47,560 --> 00:51:49,649
-We're all complicated.
-[Chloe chuckles]
1086
00:51:52,478 --> 00:51:55,829
-I think that relationships
are just tough for me.
1087
00:51:55,959 --> 00:51:58,223
I'm always lost in my thoughts.
1088
00:51:59,180 --> 00:52:02,183
Sometimes I'm in the past,
sometimes I'm in the future.
1089
00:52:02,314 --> 00:52:04,968
And as a writer, I'm observing
everything around me
1090
00:52:05,099 --> 00:52:06,840
all the time.
People, places...
1091
00:52:08,233 --> 00:52:10,539
And that can make it
very difficult
1092
00:52:10,670 --> 00:52:12,454
to connect with
what's right in front of me.
1093
00:52:13,542 --> 00:52:15,109
I don't know...
1094
00:52:15,762 --> 00:52:17,633
I guess the mind of a writer
is a difficult thing
1095
00:52:17,764 --> 00:52:19,244
to understand or get used to.
1096
00:52:20,419 --> 00:52:22,464
But when you're constantly
coming up with
1097
00:52:23,161 --> 00:52:25,641
infinite possibilities
and potential outcomes,
1098
00:52:26,903 --> 00:52:30,124
it makes it easy to get scared
and to run away
1099
00:52:30,255 --> 00:52:32,257
from a relationship
before it even gets started.
1100
00:52:33,867 --> 00:52:35,651
-I understand
more than you think.
1101
00:52:36,739 --> 00:52:39,829
I have an aspiring young writer
in Alex,
1102
00:52:39,960 --> 00:52:42,310
wise beyond her years,
but she's often lost
1103
00:52:42,441 --> 00:52:44,225
in books and in thought.
1104
00:52:45,531 --> 00:52:47,054
But she has this...
1105
00:52:48,534 --> 00:52:51,014
Mm, unbridled joy
for the present.
1106
00:52:52,015 --> 00:52:55,149
She sees the world
in ways and colors that
1107
00:52:55,280 --> 00:52:56,803
truly amaze me.
1108
00:52:59,632 --> 00:53:03,201
Just because a person isn't
the easiest to get close to
1109
00:53:04,419 --> 00:53:06,465
doesn't mean that
it's not worth trying.
1110
00:53:07,683 --> 00:53:09,163
That being said,
1111
00:53:09,294 --> 00:53:12,079
would you like to go to dinner
with me on Monday night?
1112
00:53:14,212 --> 00:53:15,648
-Oh.
- I'll cook.
1113
00:53:15,778 --> 00:53:17,302
[both laugh]
1114
00:53:18,868 --> 00:53:20,609
-I would love to.
1115
00:53:21,741 --> 00:53:23,221
-It's a date.
1116
00:53:24,265 --> 00:53:25,788
-It's a date.
1117
00:53:28,269 --> 00:53:32,012
Um, I was wondering
if I could bring my dad over.
1118
00:53:34,188 --> 00:53:35,668
-On our date?
1119
00:53:35,798 --> 00:53:37,322
-Oh, um...
-[tender score]
1120
00:53:38,018 --> 00:53:41,456
No, different thought.
Um, Saturday.
1121
00:53:41,587 --> 00:53:45,112
If you guys are around.
He's a plumber.
1122
00:53:45,243 --> 00:53:46,940
-Oh.
-Anderson Plumbing. The best!
1123
00:53:47,070 --> 00:53:48,594
-[Chloe chuckles]
-Whoa. [chuckles]
1124
00:53:48,724 --> 00:53:50,552
-Maybe he could help you out
with that pipe.
1125
00:53:51,379 --> 00:53:54,730
And at the same time, I could
help you open that online store?
1126
00:53:54,861 --> 00:53:59,169
-Okay. I-I-I'd love that. Um...
we're free Saturday afternoon.
1127
00:53:59,909 --> 00:54:02,260
-Okay. Saturday afternoon.
1128
00:54:14,402 --> 00:54:15,925
She's pretty good.
1129
00:54:17,492 --> 00:54:19,015
[score fades out]
1130
00:54:19,146 --> 00:54:21,148
-So, how was it?
[gasps dramatically]
1131
00:54:21,279 --> 00:54:23,498
Did you have fun?
Did he love your dress?
1132
00:54:26,501 --> 00:54:27,981
[laptop clatters onto table]
1133
00:54:28,111 --> 00:54:30,505
Chloe! It was my bedtime
two hours ago
1134
00:54:30,636 --> 00:54:33,160
and I have to teach
Christmas yoga in the morning.
1135
00:54:33,291 --> 00:54:36,468
You better stop playing and
start giving me all the details.
1136
00:54:36,598 --> 00:54:39,601
-Did you wait up for me?
-Yeah, of course I did.
1137
00:54:41,081 --> 00:54:42,561
Now dish.
1138
00:54:42,691 --> 00:54:45,651
-Okay, okay, um, it was...
[exhales]
1139
00:54:47,087 --> 00:54:48,654
Amazing.
1140
00:54:49,437 --> 00:54:51,134
-I'm gonna need you
to be more specific.
1141
00:54:51,744 --> 00:54:54,268
-It was really, really fun.
1142
00:54:54,877 --> 00:54:56,879
He looked amazing in his tux,
and he was sweet
1143
00:54:57,010 --> 00:54:59,055
and kind and funny.
1144
00:54:59,839 --> 00:55:02,015
And we danced until I thought
my feet were gonna fall off.
1145
00:55:02,145 --> 00:55:03,582
-Please tell me
you kept your shoes on.
1146
00:55:03,712 --> 00:55:05,584
-Only because it was
a first date.
1147
00:55:05,714 --> 00:55:09,588
-So it was a date!
-I don't know.
1148
00:55:10,240 --> 00:55:11,764
I mean... [sighs]
1149
00:55:12,330 --> 00:55:14,070
Maybe. [sighs]
1150
00:55:14,201 --> 00:55:16,029
But he did ask me out again.
1151
00:55:16,682 --> 00:55:18,379
He's gonna cook for me
on Monday night.
1152
00:55:19,075 --> 00:55:21,774
-So, he's kind...
-Mm-hm.
1153
00:55:21,904 --> 00:55:23,428
-Funny...
-Mm-hm.
1154
00:55:23,558 --> 00:55:25,081
-And he cooks?
1155
00:55:25,212 --> 00:55:26,692
-Apparently.
-[Trish sighs]
1156
00:55:26,822 --> 00:55:29,477
Wow! [gasps, sighs]
-[Chloe giggles]
1157
00:55:32,001 --> 00:55:33,829
-[tender score]
-I miss this.
1158
00:55:33,960 --> 00:55:35,483
-Me too.
1159
00:55:36,136 --> 00:55:37,790
Reminds me of old times.
1160
00:55:39,269 --> 00:55:40,793
I really wish you could stay.
1161
00:55:41,750 --> 00:55:43,491
-You know I can't.
1162
00:55:43,622 --> 00:55:45,232
-Why not?
1163
00:55:45,363 --> 00:55:47,190
-Um, because...
1164
00:55:47,669 --> 00:55:49,236
I don't live here.
-Mm.
1165
00:55:49,367 --> 00:55:52,195
-And I have a life
I need to get back to.
1166
00:55:53,283 --> 00:55:55,895
-But you could. [sighs]
Especially if you plan on
1167
00:55:56,025 --> 00:55:58,767
writing a novel.
I mean, what better place
1168
00:55:58,898 --> 00:56:02,292
to be creative than surrounded
by people that love you?
1169
00:56:03,642 --> 00:56:05,992
-I haven't even decided
if I'm gonna write it yet.
1170
00:56:09,212 --> 00:56:10,736
-Haven't you?
1171
00:56:11,389 --> 00:56:13,434
I'm just saying,
[deep inhale]
1172
00:56:13,565 --> 00:56:17,656
I haven't seen you smile
like this in a really long time.
1173
00:56:18,700 --> 00:56:20,876
Maybe spending
a little more time with us,
1174
00:56:21,007 --> 00:56:23,009
wouldn't be the worst thing
in the world.
1175
00:56:24,663 --> 00:56:28,101
Well, I gotta catch some Z's
because this
1176
00:56:28,231 --> 00:56:30,669
family Christmas yoga
will not teach itself.
1177
00:56:32,888 --> 00:56:35,630
-Family Christmas yoga?
-8 a.m. sharp!
1178
00:56:35,761 --> 00:56:38,198
And before you ask, yes,
it is mandatory.
1179
00:56:38,328 --> 00:56:41,157
-You're gonna make Dad do yoga?
-Mark my words, by Easter,
1180
00:56:41,288 --> 00:56:43,333
that man will be doing
a downward dog
1181
00:56:43,464 --> 00:56:44,900
like no other
70-year-old around.
1182
00:56:45,031 --> 00:56:46,554
-[laughs]
1183
00:56:47,903 --> 00:56:49,992
-Goodnight, Chloe.
-Goodnight, Trish.
1184
00:56:50,123 --> 00:56:52,430
-Love you.
-Love you.
1185
00:57:19,239 --> 00:57:21,415
Hi, Heather.
It's, uh, Chloe.
1186
00:57:21,546 --> 00:57:23,809
Look, I know it's Friday night
and it's late,
1187
00:57:23,939 --> 00:57:26,681
but I just wanted to call you
and tell you that I...
1188
00:57:27,900 --> 00:57:29,423
I decided to write my novel.
1189
00:57:30,250 --> 00:57:32,426
I'm gonna focus on that
this year and I really,
1190
00:57:33,035 --> 00:57:34,602
really hope
that you support me.
1191
00:57:35,908 --> 00:57:37,605
Anyway, um...
1192
00:57:37,736 --> 00:57:39,564
just give me a call on Monday
when you get a chance.
1193
00:57:40,652 --> 00:57:42,088
Bye.
1194
00:57:42,218 --> 00:57:43,698
[score fades out]
1195
00:57:43,829 --> 00:57:45,352
[upbeat acoustic guitar]
1196
00:57:49,225 --> 00:57:51,445
♪ Home, home, home
1197
00:57:52,054 --> 00:57:54,013
♪ Holidays at home
1198
00:57:54,840 --> 00:57:59,671
♪ Nothing like
holidays at home ♪
1199
00:58:00,367 --> 00:58:02,500
♪ Home, home, home
1200
00:58:03,239 --> 00:58:05,503
♪ Holidays at home
1201
00:58:07,417 --> 00:58:09,507
-Wow, you guys weren't kidding.
1202
00:58:09,637 --> 00:58:12,553
No breakfast, no coffee,
just... diving right in.
1203
00:58:12,684 --> 00:58:15,991
-Who needs caffeine
when you can downward dog?
1204
00:58:16,122 --> 00:58:18,080
Right? [laughs]
1205
00:58:18,820 --> 00:58:20,561
-I got you a water bottle
for proper hydration.
1206
00:58:20,692 --> 00:58:22,998
-[gasps] Thank you. Hey, Dad,
1207
00:58:23,129 --> 00:58:24,870
any chance you're hiding
some cookies back there?
1208
00:58:25,000 --> 00:58:27,176
-Sorry, sweetie.
Your sister runs a tight ship.
1209
00:58:27,307 --> 00:58:30,223
-[Chloes sighs]
-Okay, enough chitter-chatter.
1210
00:58:30,353 --> 00:58:32,660
Family, join me on your mat
1211
00:58:32,791 --> 00:58:35,707
and show me
your best Christmas tree pose.
1212
00:58:35,837 --> 00:58:37,883
-Christmas tree pose?
-Yeah.
1213
00:58:38,013 --> 00:58:40,189
It's festive.
-[Trish and Chloe laugh]
1214
00:58:40,320 --> 00:58:41,800
You just do a tree pose
like this.
1215
00:58:41,930 --> 00:58:43,410
-Mm-hm?
1216
00:58:43,541 --> 00:58:45,717
-And then you add
some blinking lights.
1217
00:58:52,462 --> 00:58:53,986
-[song fades out]
1218
00:58:56,379 --> 00:58:57,903
-Got all of her receipts ready.
1219
00:58:58,773 --> 00:59:00,949
And there you go.
Merry Christmas. [chuckles]
1220
00:59:01,602 --> 00:59:03,125
[doorbell chimes ring]
1221
00:59:06,651 --> 00:59:08,522
-Hi.
-Hi.
1222
00:59:09,088 --> 00:59:11,133
-[cheery] Hi.
Hey, look at that.
1223
00:59:11,264 --> 00:59:13,135
We've finally got a real plumber
in the building.
1224
00:59:13,266 --> 00:59:15,311
-Well, it's been a while,
but I believe
1225
00:59:15,442 --> 00:59:16,965
it's like riding a bike.
-Hm.
1226
00:59:17,096 --> 00:59:19,489
-I can't believe my uniform
still fits. [chuckles]
1227
00:59:19,620 --> 00:59:22,014
-Thanks for doing this, Clark.
-Nice to see you.
1228
00:59:22,144 --> 00:59:23,668
And how are you doing,
young lady?
1229
00:59:23,798 --> 00:59:27,149
-I'm great. So excited to learn
how to put the store online.
1230
00:59:27,280 --> 00:59:28,760
-I'm very excited to teach you.
1231
00:59:28,890 --> 00:59:30,588
-I already started
a social media account
1232
00:59:30,718 --> 00:59:32,546
for the store,
just like you suggested
1233
00:59:32,677 --> 00:59:34,200
and it already has
a ton of followers.
1234
00:59:34,330 --> 00:59:36,506
-Well, there's a lot more we
can do to bring traffic there
1235
00:59:36,637 --> 00:59:39,161
and increase sales.
-Okay, we'll let you two chat.
1236
00:59:39,292 --> 00:59:41,294
I'll show your dad
the issue with the basement.
1237
00:59:41,990 --> 00:59:43,601
-Okay.
-Okay.
1238
00:59:44,253 --> 00:59:46,038
Clark, follow me.
1239
00:59:49,215 --> 00:59:52,261
-You know, my dad really likes
spending time with you.
1240
00:59:53,306 --> 00:59:55,134
He smiles a lot
when you're around.
1241
00:59:55,700 --> 00:59:58,703
-I really like spending time
with him, too. With both of you.
1242
00:59:59,225 --> 01:00:00,705
-Thank you for
helping us out, Chloe.
1243
01:00:00,835 --> 01:00:02,663
This is like the best
Christmas present
1244
01:00:02,794 --> 01:00:05,797
you could have ever given us.
-It's my pleasure, Alex.
1245
01:00:05,927 --> 01:00:08,103
And speaking of
Christmas presents,
1246
01:00:08,234 --> 01:00:11,019
I have an idea.
-Really? What is it?
1247
01:00:11,150 --> 01:00:12,673
-Well, I read
your short stories last night
1248
01:00:12,804 --> 01:00:14,327
and I think they're really good.
1249
01:00:15,720 --> 01:00:17,330
-You think so?
1250
01:00:17,460 --> 01:00:19,637
-I do. And I think it would be
really nice
1251
01:00:19,767 --> 01:00:21,290
for your dad
to have a copy of all of them.
1252
01:00:21,421 --> 01:00:23,553
So, do you remember when
I told you my mom helped me
1253
01:00:23,684 --> 01:00:25,860
publish my first book and we
handed out copies for Christmas?
1254
01:00:25,991 --> 01:00:27,993
-Yeah, you sold the rest
at a yard sale.
1255
01:00:28,907 --> 01:00:31,083
-I think that we should do
the same thing for you.
1256
01:00:31,823 --> 01:00:33,302
We can send them to my printer.
1257
01:00:33,433 --> 01:00:35,609
We can publish them
under Angel Wish Publishing
1258
01:00:35,740 --> 01:00:38,090
and then you can give 'em
to your dad for Christmas.
1259
01:00:38,873 --> 01:00:41,006
We can even print
extra copies and sell them here
1260
01:00:41,136 --> 01:00:42,660
or sell them online.
1261
01:00:43,791 --> 01:00:45,314
What do you think?
1262
01:00:45,445 --> 01:00:47,882
-I think that's
the best idea ever.
1263
01:00:48,013 --> 01:00:49,841
-Okay, I'll send you
a layout of your book tonight
1264
01:00:49,971 --> 01:00:51,538
and you can review it.
All you need to do
1265
01:00:51,669 --> 01:00:53,148
is come up with a title.
1266
01:00:53,279 --> 01:00:54,846
It'll only take
a couple days to print,
1267
01:00:54,976 --> 01:00:56,499
so you should have it
by Christmas Eve.
1268
01:00:57,283 --> 01:01:00,634
-Thank you so much, Chloe.
He's gonna love it.
1269
01:01:00,765 --> 01:01:02,244
-You're very welcome.
1270
01:01:02,375 --> 01:01:04,899
Now, should we figure out
this online store?
1271
01:01:05,030 --> 01:01:06,553
-Let's do it.
-Hm.
1272
01:01:06,684 --> 01:01:08,424
-[score fades out]
1273
01:01:08,555 --> 01:01:09,991
-[gentle score]
And just like that,
1274
01:01:10,122 --> 01:01:11,993
you are officially open
for online business.
1275
01:01:13,038 --> 01:01:14,561
-Wow.
1276
01:01:15,823 --> 01:01:19,000
I can't believe it's that easy.
[scoffs]
1277
01:01:19,566 --> 01:01:22,525
I really don't know how to
thank you for all of this.
1278
01:01:22,656 --> 01:01:25,659
-You don't need to.
It's been really good
1279
01:01:25,790 --> 01:01:27,617
for me to spend some time
with you and Alex.
1280
01:01:27,748 --> 01:01:30,229
-It's been great
having you here.
1281
01:01:31,012 --> 01:01:32,535
Do you think that you could
1282
01:01:32,666 --> 01:01:35,887
extend your stay a little while,
maybe do some writing from here?
1283
01:01:36,496 --> 01:01:39,238
-You know, Trisha asked me
the same thing last night.
1284
01:01:39,847 --> 01:01:42,850
And to be honest,
I'm thinking about it.
1285
01:01:43,329 --> 01:01:44,809
-Well, that'd be cool.
1286
01:01:45,374 --> 01:01:47,159
Cool?
1287
01:01:47,289 --> 01:01:49,378
Am I dating myself?
Is cool not cool anymore?
1288
01:01:49,509 --> 01:01:51,076
-[Chloe laughs]
-Fine. It's fine. I don't know.
1289
01:01:51,206 --> 01:01:53,339
I can't tell.
-Cool is still cool in my book.
1290
01:01:53,469 --> 01:01:55,210
-Okay. Good.
1291
01:01:55,341 --> 01:01:57,082
-I, um...
1292
01:01:57,212 --> 01:01:58,866
I also talked to my publisher
last night.
1293
01:01:58,997 --> 01:02:00,825
-Mm.
-I told her that
1294
01:02:00,955 --> 01:02:03,044
I'm gonna write the novel
with or without her support.
1295
01:02:03,697 --> 01:02:05,568
So, technically...
1296
01:02:07,135 --> 01:02:09,268
there's no reason why I couldn't
stick around for a little bit.
1297
01:02:10,878 --> 01:02:14,012
-Chloe Anderson, I believe
that makes you fearless again.
1298
01:02:14,142 --> 01:02:16,101
-Well, I think I'm finding
a little bit of strength
1299
01:02:16,231 --> 01:02:17,755
from all the support here.
1300
01:02:18,320 --> 01:02:20,061
My dad, my sister...
1301
01:02:21,367 --> 01:02:22,890
And you.
1302
01:02:25,588 --> 01:02:27,808
-Well, we all love
having you here.
1303
01:02:29,418 --> 01:02:30,898
I love having you here.
1304
01:02:32,030 --> 01:02:33,553
Very much.
1305
01:02:34,902 --> 01:02:36,425
-I love being here.
1306
01:02:37,731 --> 01:02:39,254
Very much.
1307
01:02:40,125 --> 01:02:42,257
-You should see their
thriller section...
1308
01:02:44,129 --> 01:02:46,174
Oh, I'm sorry.
Am I interrupting something?
1309
01:02:46,305 --> 01:02:48,307
-No, no, not at all.
-No. Not at all.
1310
01:02:48,960 --> 01:02:50,483
But we should really get going.
1311
01:02:50,613 --> 01:02:52,790
I mean, Trisha's gonna be
wondering where we are.
1312
01:02:52,920 --> 01:02:55,357
And I'm sure she has a very
healthy dinner waiting for us.
1313
01:02:55,488 --> 01:02:57,272
-Think maybe we could
stop for cookies on the way?
1314
01:02:57,403 --> 01:03:00,232
-I won't tell if you don't.
[soft laugh]
1315
01:03:00,798 --> 01:03:02,451
-Thank you so much
for everything this afternoon.
1316
01:03:02,582 --> 01:03:04,976
Clark, what do I owe you?
-Absolutely nothing.
1317
01:03:05,106 --> 01:03:06,847
It was just so good
to feel needed again.
1318
01:03:06,978 --> 01:03:09,197
-Thank you so much.
-My pleasure.
1319
01:03:09,850 --> 01:03:11,896
Bye, Alex.
-See you later, Mr. Anderson.
1320
01:03:12,505 --> 01:03:14,072
-Bye.
-Bye.
1321
01:03:14,855 --> 01:03:16,378
[score fades out]
1322
01:03:18,511 --> 01:03:20,034
["Silent Night" on piano]
1323
01:03:25,692 --> 01:03:32,307
♪ Silent night
Holy night ♪
1324
01:03:32,438 --> 01:03:39,967
♪ All is calm
All is bright ♪
1325
01:03:40,098 --> 01:03:47,235
♪ Round yon virgin
Mother and child ♪
1326
01:03:47,366 --> 01:03:54,329
♪ Holy infant
So tender and mild ♪
1327
01:03:54,460 --> 01:04:01,249
♪ Sleep in heavenly peace
1328
01:04:01,902 --> 01:04:07,299
♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪
1329
01:04:08,648 --> 01:04:11,390
- That's always been a favorite
Christmas song of mine.
1330
01:04:11,520 --> 01:04:14,306
Just a reminder that tickets are
still available but going fast
1331
01:04:14,436 --> 01:04:15,916
for the Stars Align
Christmas Special
1332
01:04:16,047 --> 01:04:17,570
coming live to you
from New York City.
1333
01:04:17,700 --> 01:04:19,137
This event promises to be
the best one yet...
1334
01:04:19,267 --> 01:04:21,574
-Great title.
-...with added musical guests
1335
01:04:21,704 --> 01:04:24,011
and promises
even more surprises.
1336
01:04:24,142 --> 01:04:26,753
After the break, we have
more Christmas songs lined up,
1337
01:04:26,884 --> 01:04:28,886
including some classics
that you probably haven't heard
1338
01:04:29,016 --> 01:04:30,888
in quite some time.
-[gentle guitar score]
1339
01:04:34,152 --> 01:04:35,675
[floorboards creaking]
1340
01:04:40,506 --> 01:04:43,248
-Did you decide?
-This one?
1341
01:04:43,901 --> 01:04:45,337
-This one.
-No.
1342
01:04:45,467 --> 01:04:47,339
-No.
1343
01:04:47,469 --> 01:04:48,993
-This one.
-Are you sure?
1344
01:04:50,777 --> 01:04:52,257
-I think so.
1345
01:04:52,387 --> 01:04:54,476
-Sweetheart, you are
way more nervous than me
1346
01:04:54,607 --> 01:04:57,001
about this date. I'm the one
who's supposed to be nervous.
1347
01:04:57,131 --> 01:04:58,828
-I just want it to go well.
1348
01:04:58,959 --> 01:05:02,049
And let's be real, Dad,
you're a little out of practice.
1349
01:05:02,180 --> 01:05:03,833
-How about some
encouraging words for
1350
01:05:03,964 --> 01:05:05,835
your dear old dad like,
"Dad, you'll do great."
1351
01:05:05,966 --> 01:05:09,883
-Dad, you'll do great.
Just go easy on the dad jokes.
1352
01:05:10,014 --> 01:05:11,580
-They're good icebreakers.
1353
01:05:12,799 --> 01:05:16,063
-Maybe for a PTA meeting.
But for a date,
1354
01:05:16,585 --> 01:05:18,152
a good icebreaker is,
1355
01:05:18,283 --> 01:05:19,849
"You look beautiful."
1356
01:05:19,980 --> 01:05:22,113
-I already used that one.
1357
01:05:22,243 --> 01:05:23,723
-What? When?
1358
01:05:23,853 --> 01:05:25,725
-When we went ballroom dancing.
1359
01:05:26,508 --> 01:05:29,947
-You went ballroom dancing
with Chloe Anderson?
1360
01:05:30,077 --> 01:05:31,557
-Yeah.
1361
01:05:31,687 --> 01:05:33,863
-So, this is more like
a second date.
1362
01:05:33,994 --> 01:05:36,170
-Well, not really,
because ballroom dancing
1363
01:05:36,301 --> 01:05:38,738
was sort of a surprise
for the both of us, so...
1364
01:05:38,868 --> 01:05:40,783
-A second date is
so much more pressure.
1365
01:05:40,914 --> 01:05:42,437
-It is?
-Yes, Dad.
1366
01:05:42,568 --> 01:05:45,266
She likes you enough
to say yes to a second date,
1367
01:05:45,397 --> 01:05:48,269
so that means the dad jokes
didn't totally scare her away.
1368
01:05:48,400 --> 01:05:49,967
But the bad news is
1369
01:05:50,097 --> 01:05:52,360
you probably used up
all your good material.
1370
01:05:52,491 --> 01:05:55,581
Okay, just calm down
and be funny.
1371
01:05:55,711 --> 01:05:58,018
-Okay.
-But not too funny.
1372
01:05:58,671 --> 01:06:00,499
And smile. [exhales]
1373
01:06:00,629 --> 01:06:02,501
But with no teeth.
1374
01:06:04,372 --> 01:06:06,070
I never thought that
I'd be getting dating advice
1375
01:06:06,200 --> 01:06:09,334
from my daughter.
-Life is full of surprises.
1376
01:06:09,464 --> 01:06:11,423
-Sure is.
-Now let me see.
1377
01:06:11,858 --> 01:06:13,338
-[whisper] Okay.
1378
01:06:13,468 --> 01:06:15,514
-Hm. This could work.
1379
01:06:16,341 --> 01:06:19,692
-So, thumbs up.
-Nobody does that anymore, Dad.
1380
01:06:20,388 --> 01:06:23,957
-So, no thumbs and no teeth.
1381
01:06:24,871 --> 01:06:26,351
Hm.
1382
01:06:26,481 --> 01:06:28,309
-[gentle Christmas-themed score]
1383
01:06:37,014 --> 01:06:39,929
-Whoa. [soft laugh]
You look pretty tonight.
1384
01:06:40,060 --> 01:06:42,845
-Thanks, Dad.
-Are you excited?
1385
01:06:42,976 --> 01:06:45,196
-It's just a date. [sighs]
1386
01:06:45,326 --> 01:06:47,850
Okay, maybe a little nervous.
-[Clark and Trish laugh]
1387
01:06:47,981 --> 01:06:50,027
-Just have fun, sweetheart.
-Thanks.
1388
01:06:50,157 --> 01:06:52,116
-[phone ringing]
Oh! Mm.
1389
01:06:52,638 --> 01:06:54,118
It's Heather.
1390
01:06:54,248 --> 01:06:56,207
-CLARK: Mm-hm.
-[score fades out]
1391
01:06:56,772 --> 01:06:58,209
-Hello?
-Hi, honey.
1392
01:06:58,339 --> 01:07:00,124
I heard your message
and here's the deal:
1393
01:07:00,254 --> 01:07:03,083
I want you to push the novel
for one year.
1394
01:07:03,214 --> 01:07:05,520
-Heather, I made up my mind.
I'm not pushing it.
1395
01:07:05,651 --> 01:07:08,132
-Give me a moment to explain.
-Explain what?
1396
01:07:08,262 --> 01:07:09,785
-You know
that Christmas special,
1397
01:07:09,916 --> 01:07:12,440
that Stars something
that airs worldwide
1398
01:07:12,571 --> 01:07:14,268
with all those celebrities
and artists?
1399
01:07:14,399 --> 01:07:16,923
-You mean the Stars Align
Christmas Special?
1400
01:07:17,054 --> 01:07:18,533
-That's the one.
1401
01:07:18,664 --> 01:07:21,058
Well, this year,
they want to add an author,
1402
01:07:21,188 --> 01:07:24,235
and they want you to read
from one of your stories live
1403
01:07:24,365 --> 01:07:26,541
on Christmas Eve
for all the world to see.
1404
01:07:27,151 --> 01:07:28,630
-What?
- The caveat is
1405
01:07:28,761 --> 01:07:32,199
they want an exclusive
to announce your next book
1406
01:07:32,330 --> 01:07:33,853
so it looks like you're
going to have to give me
1407
01:07:33,983 --> 01:07:35,898
another Christmas.
-Heather,
1408
01:07:36,029 --> 01:07:37,987
I don't even have
my next book lined up yet.
1409
01:07:38,118 --> 01:07:40,033
-Honey, you've been
doing this for years.
1410
01:07:40,164 --> 01:07:42,253
Come up with a title
and a premise and I'll have
1411
01:07:42,383 --> 01:07:45,386
you on a flight to New York
by tomorrow night.
1412
01:07:47,258 --> 01:07:49,608
-Can I think about it?
-Chloe, you can't say no.
1413
01:07:49,738 --> 01:07:52,437
This is the greatest opportunity
that you'll ever have.
1414
01:07:53,046 --> 01:07:54,874
Sleep on it
and call me in the morning
1415
01:07:55,004 --> 01:07:56,919
with your booking info.
1416
01:07:57,050 --> 01:07:59,705
-Okay.
-I'm so very proud of you.
1417
01:08:05,189 --> 01:08:07,365
-Well? What did she say?
1418
01:08:08,583 --> 01:08:10,019
-They want me
to read my book on the next
1419
01:08:10,150 --> 01:08:11,847
Stars Align Christmas Special.
1420
01:08:11,978 --> 01:08:14,676
-TRISH: What? That's huge.
1421
01:08:15,764 --> 01:08:18,332
-As long as I announce
my next children's book.
1422
01:08:18,463 --> 01:08:20,943
-Oh.
-And the event is live
1423
01:08:21,074 --> 01:08:22,597
on Christmas Eve, so...
1424
01:08:23,990 --> 01:08:25,383
I'd have to leave tomorrow.
-[Clark sighs]
1425
01:08:25,513 --> 01:08:27,080
-Oh.
1426
01:08:27,385 --> 01:08:30,039
-Aw, honey, that's okay.
1427
01:08:30,170 --> 01:08:31,780
-But I'd miss Christmas.
1428
01:08:31,911 --> 01:08:33,434
-Chloe,
1429
01:08:33,565 --> 01:08:36,872
you know that we'll support
any decision you make.
1430
01:08:37,525 --> 01:08:39,484
We're just glad we were able
to spend some time with you.
1431
01:08:41,703 --> 01:08:43,227
-Thanks, Dad.
1432
01:08:45,359 --> 01:08:48,014
Oh, okay. I gotta go.
I'm gonna be late.
1433
01:08:48,145 --> 01:08:49,581
-Okay, we'll talk
when you get back.
1434
01:08:49,711 --> 01:08:52,061
-CLARK [whisper]: Yeah.
-And... [CLARK/TRISH] have fun!
1435
01:08:52,192 --> 01:08:54,325
-Okay. [laughs] I love you.
1436
01:08:55,500 --> 01:08:57,110
-[tender score]
1437
01:09:09,731 --> 01:09:11,342
Hi.
1438
01:09:12,386 --> 01:09:13,909
-Hi.
1439
01:09:14,301 --> 01:09:17,478
Wow. You look incredible.
1440
01:09:19,437 --> 01:09:21,134
I love your dress.
1441
01:09:21,265 --> 01:09:22,831
-Thanks.
1442
01:09:23,484 --> 01:09:25,704
I wasn't sure
I had the right address.
1443
01:09:26,661 --> 01:09:28,446
I thought you were going to
cook for me tonight.
1444
01:09:28,576 --> 01:09:30,361
I didn't expect
a restaurant date.
1445
01:09:30,970 --> 01:09:33,973
-Yeah. I, um, I helped the owner
with the renovations,
1446
01:09:34,103 --> 01:09:35,627
so he owed me a favor.
1447
01:09:36,367 --> 01:09:37,933
Got a great kitchen.
I love to cook.
1448
01:09:38,064 --> 01:09:39,587
-[Chloe chuckles]
1449
01:09:40,371 --> 01:09:41,937
They have a beautiful view.
1450
01:09:42,764 --> 01:09:44,549
-They sure do.
1451
01:09:47,160 --> 01:09:48,683
Um...
1452
01:09:48,814 --> 01:09:50,685
Uh, this is for you.
1453
01:09:54,123 --> 01:09:57,779
Make yourself comfortable,
and, uh, I'll go get dinner.
1454
01:09:57,910 --> 01:09:59,433
-Okay. [quiet laugh]
1455
01:10:06,962 --> 01:10:09,095
Thank you, Ethan.
That was delicious.
1456
01:10:09,226 --> 01:10:10,792
-You're very welcome.
1457
01:10:10,923 --> 01:10:12,403
-Consider me surprised.
1458
01:10:13,752 --> 01:10:16,624
-You mean you didn't predict
any of this in any of your
1459
01:10:16,755 --> 01:10:18,931
infinite possibilities? Hm?
1460
01:10:19,061 --> 01:10:20,976
-I guess I didn't.
-Hm.
1461
01:10:21,760 --> 01:10:25,154
-But to be fair, I was really
trying to be present tonight.
1462
01:10:26,199 --> 01:10:28,114
Enjoy the company.
1463
01:10:29,158 --> 01:10:31,857
-I'm glad.
I really enjoy the company, too.
1464
01:10:33,467 --> 01:10:35,513
It's been a long time
since I...
1465
01:10:36,296 --> 01:10:38,298
felt a connection
with someone like this.
1466
01:10:41,954 --> 01:10:43,477
-Since Deb?
1467
01:10:46,263 --> 01:10:47,786
-Yeah.
1468
01:10:49,788 --> 01:10:51,572
-Can you tell me about her?
1469
01:10:52,225 --> 01:10:54,053
-No, we don't have to do that.
-[overlap] No, I'd...
1470
01:10:54,183 --> 01:10:55,750
I'd like to know.
1471
01:11:00,625 --> 01:11:02,148
-Okay.
1472
01:11:04,498 --> 01:11:06,065
Deb was kind.
1473
01:11:07,545 --> 01:11:09,416
She was a dreamer. [laughs]
1474
01:11:10,243 --> 01:11:12,027
But she was also
really down to earth.
1475
01:11:13,159 --> 01:11:14,900
And she loved books.
1476
01:11:15,030 --> 01:11:17,337
Like Alex.
Uh, she liked being transported
1477
01:11:17,468 --> 01:11:19,339
to other worlds,
other lifetimes.
1478
01:11:20,471 --> 01:11:21,994
I miss her.
1479
01:11:23,691 --> 01:11:25,606
I know
Alex really misses her, too.
1480
01:11:28,609 --> 01:11:30,132
But there is...
1481
01:11:31,395 --> 01:11:33,179
There's no benefit
in looking back.
1482
01:11:35,224 --> 01:11:37,183
[softly] Just hurts too much.
1483
01:11:38,053 --> 01:11:40,665
-Ethan, I'm sorry.
I didn't mean to--
1484
01:11:40,795 --> 01:11:42,319
-No, no, no. That's okay.
1485
01:11:42,971 --> 01:11:44,408
It's important
that we talk about this.
1486
01:11:44,538 --> 01:11:46,627
Especially if you and I are...
1487
01:11:49,021 --> 01:11:50,501
I want you in my life, Chloe.
1488
01:11:51,545 --> 01:11:53,112
I want you in Alex's life.
1489
01:11:54,679 --> 01:11:57,769
Uh, it's the first time
since Deb that I've seen her
1490
01:11:57,899 --> 01:11:59,553
light up around someone.
1491
01:12:00,467 --> 01:12:01,990
You really inspire her.
1492
01:12:03,252 --> 01:12:04,863
You spark something
in both of us.
1493
01:12:12,653 --> 01:12:14,089
-[score fades out]
1494
01:12:14,220 --> 01:12:16,483
Did I say something wrong?
1495
01:12:17,615 --> 01:12:19,181
-No.
1496
01:12:19,921 --> 01:12:21,401
Nothing at all.
1497
01:12:23,882 --> 01:12:26,406
Ethan, I have to go.
-Chloe!
1498
01:12:27,320 --> 01:12:29,627
-Ethan, I want to do this.
1499
01:12:29,757 --> 01:12:31,237
I do.
1500
01:12:31,368 --> 01:12:33,108
But I can't.
1501
01:12:33,239 --> 01:12:35,154
You are kind,
and you're wonderful,
1502
01:12:35,284 --> 01:12:37,591
and your daughter is incredible.
1503
01:12:37,722 --> 01:12:40,072
And she deserves somebody
that could be present.
1504
01:12:40,202 --> 01:12:41,726
Always.
1505
01:12:42,379 --> 01:12:43,902
You both do, and...
1506
01:12:45,077 --> 01:12:46,557
I'm...
1507
01:12:46,687 --> 01:12:48,210
-Afraid.
1508
01:12:50,952 --> 01:12:52,476
-Trying.
1509
01:12:53,738 --> 01:12:56,131
But there's so much
that can go wrong.
1510
01:12:56,654 --> 01:12:58,873
-There's so much
that can go right.
1511
01:13:00,309 --> 01:13:02,311
-Ethan, my publisher
called today with an offer
1512
01:13:02,442 --> 01:13:03,965
that I can't turn down.
1513
01:13:05,402 --> 01:13:07,142
I'm leaving tomorrow.
1514
01:13:07,969 --> 01:13:09,623
-What about Christmas
with your family?
1515
01:13:11,451 --> 01:13:12,974
-Next year.
1516
01:13:16,674 --> 01:13:18,719
I'll still check in on the
online store and make sure that
1517
01:13:18,850 --> 01:13:21,679
it's running smoothly and I'll
stay in touch with Alex.
1518
01:13:21,809 --> 01:13:24,377
I will answer any question
she has on her writing journey.
1519
01:13:25,030 --> 01:13:27,467
I know how important it is
to have a mentor at her age.
1520
01:13:30,775 --> 01:13:32,298
-Okay.
1521
01:13:33,168 --> 01:13:34,692
-Thanks for dinner.
1522
01:13:37,129 --> 01:13:39,479
I really did enjoy
our time together.
1523
01:13:41,350 --> 01:13:42,874
I just...
-[softly] No, I...
1524
01:13:43,004 --> 01:13:44,528
I understand.
1525
01:13:46,878 --> 01:13:48,445
-Can you tell Alex
I say goodbye?
1526
01:13:49,620 --> 01:13:51,143
-I will.
1527
01:13:52,579 --> 01:13:54,146
Goodbye, Chloe.
1528
01:13:54,973 --> 01:13:56,496
-Bye, Ethan.
1529
01:14:14,296 --> 01:14:15,820
[score fades out]
1530
01:14:30,312 --> 01:14:33,228
-You all packed up?
-Almost.
1531
01:14:35,013 --> 01:14:36,710
I'm sorry, Dad.
1532
01:14:36,841 --> 01:14:39,408
I really wanted to be here
for Christmas this year.
1533
01:14:39,539 --> 01:14:41,236
-Oh, sweetheart,
1534
01:14:41,367 --> 01:14:44,109
never apologize
for living your life.
1535
01:14:44,762 --> 01:14:47,373
Your mother and I raised you
to be an independent woman.
1536
01:14:47,504 --> 01:14:49,157
To follow your dreams.
1537
01:14:49,288 --> 01:14:50,985
I would never fault you
for doing something
1538
01:14:51,116 --> 01:14:52,770
that you loved.
1539
01:14:52,900 --> 01:14:54,336
You gotta follow your heart.
1540
01:14:54,467 --> 01:14:56,034
-That's just the thing, Dad.
1541
01:14:56,948 --> 01:14:59,472
I'm not sure that this is
what my heart wants anymore.
1542
01:15:00,604 --> 01:15:02,170
I'm so confused.
1543
01:15:02,649 --> 01:15:04,956
I wish somebody could just
tell me what to do. [laughs]
1544
01:15:06,218 --> 01:15:09,221
-Sweetheart, that's one of the
hardest parts of being an adult,
1545
01:15:09,351 --> 01:15:11,397
is you gotta make
all your decisions for yourself.
1546
01:15:11,528 --> 01:15:13,268
-[Chloe sighs, chuckles]
-Just know that
1547
01:15:13,399 --> 01:15:15,967
we will always be there
to support your decisions.
1548
01:15:16,097 --> 01:15:18,012
Okay?
-Thanks, Dad.
1549
01:15:20,014 --> 01:15:23,365
-Oh, do you think you'd
have time tomorrow morning to
1550
01:15:23,496 --> 01:15:26,020
go for breakfast with your dad?
Good cup of coffee
1551
01:15:26,151 --> 01:15:28,893
and a gingerbread cookie
before you go?
1552
01:15:29,023 --> 01:15:30,721
-I would love that.
1553
01:15:30,851 --> 01:15:32,461
-I'll see you
in the morning then.
1554
01:15:35,160 --> 01:15:37,292
Sleep well, sweetheart.
I love you.
1555
01:15:37,423 --> 01:15:38,946
-I love you, Dad.
1556
01:15:43,342 --> 01:15:45,083
Hey, Dad.
-Mm-hm?
1557
01:15:45,213 --> 01:15:47,346
-Can you tell Trish that I'm
gonna be gone for a little bit?
1558
01:15:47,476 --> 01:15:49,000
-This time of night?
1559
01:15:51,002 --> 01:15:52,830
-There's something that
I want to do before I go.
1560
01:15:55,441 --> 01:15:56,964
-[church organ playing]
1561
01:16:14,503 --> 01:16:16,114
-[organ music fades out]
-[tender score]
1562
01:16:37,135 --> 01:16:38,615
-[heels clack
on wooden stairs]
1563
01:17:04,118 --> 01:17:05,642
Merry Christmas, Mom.
1564
01:17:07,382 --> 01:17:09,820
I want you to know
how much we love you
1565
01:17:09,950 --> 01:17:11,473
and miss you.
1566
01:17:13,258 --> 01:17:14,868
It's been hard without you.
1567
01:17:15,956 --> 01:17:18,002
And I could really use
your guidance right now.
1568
01:17:20,221 --> 01:17:22,136
I don't know what to do
about anything.
1569
01:17:23,616 --> 01:17:25,270
About my novel.
1570
01:17:25,400 --> 01:17:26,880
The show. [faint sigh]
1571
01:17:27,576 --> 01:17:29,361
Christmas.
1572
01:17:30,275 --> 01:17:31,798
Ethan.
1573
01:17:34,409 --> 01:17:35,846
If you get this message,
1574
01:17:35,976 --> 01:17:37,499
do you think
you could give me a sign?
1575
01:17:38,457 --> 01:17:39,980
A little nudge
that I'm on the right track
1576
01:17:40,111 --> 01:17:41,634
like you used to.
1577
01:17:48,728 --> 01:17:50,251
[rustling]
1578
01:17:56,083 --> 01:17:58,303
I know it's
not Christmas Eve yet, but
1579
01:17:58,433 --> 01:18:01,088
if there's any way
you can expedite that message,
1580
01:18:01,698 --> 01:18:04,352
I'd really appreciate it.
-[score fades out slowly]
1581
01:18:04,483 --> 01:18:08,052
-Honey, what are you
doing up there?
1582
01:18:08,835 --> 01:18:10,358
Do you need a hand?
1583
01:18:12,273 --> 01:18:14,711
-I'm sorry. Uh, I'm okay.
1584
01:18:15,450 --> 01:18:16,974
I feel so silly.
1585
01:18:17,670 --> 01:18:19,454
I was just, um...
1586
01:18:20,499 --> 01:18:22,327
-Sending a message.
1587
01:18:23,023 --> 01:18:26,070
-[softly] Yeah.
-Oh, honey,
1588
01:18:26,200 --> 01:18:30,291
there is nothing silly
about that at all. [chuckles]
1589
01:18:32,076 --> 01:18:33,599
-Oh, Jean.
1590
01:18:35,035 --> 01:18:37,516
Whispering a message to an angel
on top of a tree
1591
01:18:37,646 --> 01:18:39,126
with the hopes that
it gets to Heaven.
1592
01:18:41,085 --> 01:18:43,130
It's just a kid's story
that I made up.
1593
01:18:44,784 --> 01:18:46,307
-Chloe,
1594
01:18:46,873 --> 01:18:48,396
you have a gift.
1595
01:18:50,485 --> 01:18:53,575
Your stories touch
people's hearts,
1596
01:18:53,706 --> 01:18:55,882
whether you made them up or,
1597
01:18:56,013 --> 01:19:00,191
or were inspired by something
far greater than us. [chuckles]
1598
01:19:01,105 --> 01:19:04,761
Your stories help people
understand the world
1599
01:19:04,891 --> 01:19:07,459
a little bit better.
[soft laugh]
1600
01:19:09,243 --> 01:19:14,031
Oh, you mustn't underestimate
the power of their truth.
1601
01:19:23,257 --> 01:19:25,564
Life can be hard sometimes.
1602
01:19:26,260 --> 01:19:28,132
And it can be messy.
1603
01:19:29,002 --> 01:19:32,789
But just know
you are surrounded by love.
1604
01:19:34,007 --> 01:19:35,879
-Thank you, Jean.
1605
01:19:36,009 --> 01:19:39,404
I appreciate your kind words.
And your hugs.
1606
01:19:39,534 --> 01:19:41,972
-And I appreciate you.
[chuckles]
1607
01:19:42,102 --> 01:19:44,278
And your stories.
-[Chloe laughs gently]
1608
01:19:44,409 --> 01:19:46,367
-Speaking of which...
1609
01:19:48,195 --> 01:19:50,023
I came to thank you.
1610
01:19:50,154 --> 01:19:51,895
-For what?
1611
01:19:52,025 --> 01:19:55,420
-For all you do for Alex.
-[emotional score]
1612
01:19:55,550 --> 01:19:59,598
You've inspired that little girl
so much. [chuckles]
1613
01:19:59,728 --> 01:20:04,168
And printing and sharing
her stories. [laughs]
1614
01:20:04,298 --> 01:20:06,692
I haven't seen anything so sweet
1615
01:20:06,823 --> 01:20:09,086
[laughing] in a long time.
1616
01:20:09,869 --> 01:20:12,829
-She told you.
-Oh, yeah.
1617
01:20:12,959 --> 01:20:14,482
Better yet,
1618
01:20:15,614 --> 01:20:19,661
I got the first advanced copy.
1619
01:20:19,792 --> 01:20:21,446
-Oh.
-[Mrs. Jenkins laughs]
1620
01:20:22,229 --> 01:20:25,015
Yeah, they arrived
at the bookstore this morning.
1621
01:20:31,630 --> 01:20:33,458
When Alex met you,
1622
01:20:34,154 --> 01:20:37,157
that was her sign
that she was on the right track.
1623
01:20:38,724 --> 01:20:40,987
-I guess we're all looking for
a sign we're on the right track.
1624
01:20:41,118 --> 01:20:44,730
-Oh...
And God sends them to us.
1625
01:20:44,861 --> 01:20:47,472
We just have to open our eyes
to see them.
1626
01:20:59,963 --> 01:21:02,661
-Thank you, Jean.
I have to go.
1627
01:21:03,314 --> 01:21:05,229
-What? I-Is everything okay?
1628
01:21:06,099 --> 01:21:07,666
-Yeah.
1629
01:21:08,362 --> 01:21:09,886
I just got my sign.
1630
01:21:10,582 --> 01:21:12,105
Merry Christmas.
-Oh!
1631
01:21:12,845 --> 01:21:14,716
Merry Christmas, Chloe.
1632
01:21:27,860 --> 01:21:29,427
[keyboard clacking]
1633
01:21:38,218 --> 01:21:39,741
[score fades out]
1634
01:21:41,004 --> 01:21:43,049
-[quiet conversations]
-[plates, cutlery clinking]
1635
01:21:47,488 --> 01:21:49,055
-One for you...
-[plate clatters]
1636
01:21:49,186 --> 01:21:50,665
and one for me.
1637
01:21:50,796 --> 01:21:53,016
-You are definitely my daughter.
-[tender score]
1638
01:21:53,146 --> 01:21:55,932
-Don't tell Trish.
-Some days require yoga,
1639
01:21:56,062 --> 01:21:59,065
some days require cookies.
Life is all about balance.
1640
01:22:01,633 --> 01:22:04,027
-Dad, I did
a lot of thinking last night
1641
01:22:04,157 --> 01:22:06,768
and I have some news.
1642
01:22:07,508 --> 01:22:09,597
-You sound serious.
What is it, sweetie?
1643
01:22:10,859 --> 01:22:12,296
-I'm going to stay
for Christmas.
1644
01:22:12,426 --> 01:22:14,385
-And what about
your Christmas show?
1645
01:22:14,515 --> 01:22:16,517
-I gave them full permission
to read my book on air
1646
01:22:16,648 --> 01:22:18,258
by one of the celebrities
already attending.
1647
01:22:18,867 --> 01:22:20,608
They loved the idea.
1648
01:22:20,739 --> 01:22:23,611
And I also gave them
the title of my next book,
1649
01:22:24,482 --> 01:22:26,266
Sally's Family Christmas.
[chuckles]
1650
01:22:26,397 --> 01:22:28,051
-So, you're pushing the novel?
1651
01:22:28,877 --> 01:22:30,401
-No.
1652
01:22:30,531 --> 01:22:34,666
I did a lot of thinking and
so much became clear last night.
1653
01:22:35,623 --> 01:22:37,886
I want to write my novel,
but I also
1654
01:22:38,017 --> 01:22:39,627
want to keep writing
children's books.
1655
01:22:40,585 --> 01:22:43,240
Just want to
do them on my terms.
1656
01:22:44,067 --> 01:22:45,633
-And your publisher's okay
with this?
1657
01:22:45,764 --> 01:22:47,331
-She doesn't have to be.
1658
01:22:48,723 --> 01:22:52,031
I decided that I'm going to open
my own publishing company.
1659
01:22:53,598 --> 01:22:55,208
Angel Wish Publishing.
[soft sigh]
1660
01:22:56,122 --> 01:22:57,602
I'm going to make it real.
1661
01:22:57,732 --> 01:22:59,821
-Chloe, that's wonderful.
[laughs]
1662
01:22:59,952 --> 01:23:02,172
-It's just going to be a small
publishing company at first,
1663
01:23:02,302 --> 01:23:03,956
for my own books,
but eventually,
1664
01:23:04,087 --> 01:23:05,610
I'm going to
publish other authors.
1665
01:23:06,480 --> 01:23:07,960
I realized that
1666
01:23:08,091 --> 01:23:10,745
I don't need Heather to tell me
what I can or can't do.
1667
01:23:11,485 --> 01:23:13,357
I'm going to follow my heart.
1668
01:23:13,922 --> 01:23:16,577
-Oh, sweetheart,
I'm so proud of you.
1669
01:23:16,708 --> 01:23:18,275
-Thanks, Dad.
1670
01:23:18,884 --> 01:23:21,017
-Angel Wish Publishing. Huh.
1671
01:23:22,279 --> 01:23:24,455
I only wish
your mother was here to see it.
1672
01:23:26,283 --> 01:23:27,806
-She is.
1673
01:23:30,374 --> 01:23:32,202
-[joyous score]
1674
01:23:32,332 --> 01:23:35,031
- Hey, Trish, have you seen
my jacket? Trish?
1675
01:23:35,814 --> 01:23:37,381
-It's in the kitchen.
1676
01:23:37,946 --> 01:23:39,470
-Thank you.
-[Trish chuckles]
1677
01:23:40,253 --> 01:23:43,039
-A little help, Trish?
-I got it, Dad. Follow me.
1678
01:23:43,865 --> 01:23:45,476
-I'm so happy that
you're staying with us,
1679
01:23:45,606 --> 01:23:47,130
Auntie Chloe.
-Me too, Jana.
1680
01:23:47,260 --> 01:23:49,697
-This is the best
Christmas gift ever.
1681
01:23:49,828 --> 01:23:51,395
-Aw.
-TRISH: I agree with Jana.
1682
01:23:51,525 --> 01:23:53,701
This isthe best
Christmas gift ever.
1683
01:23:54,833 --> 01:23:57,444
-Thank you so much for letting
me stay here for a while.
1684
01:23:57,575 --> 01:24:00,317
-Our home is your home
for as long as you want.
1685
01:24:01,013 --> 01:24:02,841
-Now, isn't there some place
you need to go
1686
01:24:02,971 --> 01:24:04,756
before we head out
to Christmas mass?
1687
01:24:05,539 --> 01:24:07,672
-There is.
-Good luck.
1688
01:24:11,023 --> 01:24:12,546
-I love you guys.
1689
01:24:14,505 --> 01:24:15,941
-[score ends]
1690
01:24:16,072 --> 01:24:17,595
-[doorbell chimes ring]
1691
01:24:21,425 --> 01:24:22,948
-[tender score]
1692
01:24:26,169 --> 01:24:27,692
Hi.
1693
01:24:29,128 --> 01:24:31,913
-Chloe. [soft laugh]
I thought you left.
1694
01:24:32,784 --> 01:24:35,091
-[Alex exclaims happily]
-I decided to stay.
1695
01:24:35,221 --> 01:24:37,919
-I'm so happy. Are you coming
to the midnight mass?
1696
01:24:38,050 --> 01:24:39,486
-I'll be there.
-That's awesome.
1697
01:24:39,617 --> 01:24:41,662
And you get to meet
my grandparents.
1698
01:24:41,793 --> 01:24:43,316
Dad, isn't that great?
1699
01:24:44,578 --> 01:24:46,711
[whisper] Smile.
-[faint sigh]
1700
01:24:46,841 --> 01:24:48,756
-[Chloe laughs quietly]
-[whisper] Teeth, teeth.
1701
01:24:51,150 --> 01:24:53,500
Okay, well,
I'll give you guys a minute.
1702
01:24:53,631 --> 01:24:56,373
Dad, I'll be in the truck.
Merry Christmas, Chloe.
1703
01:24:56,503 --> 01:24:58,114
-Merry Christmas, Alex.
1704
01:25:04,685 --> 01:25:06,905
-So you decided to stay?
1705
01:25:08,036 --> 01:25:10,126
-Mm-hm.
-What about your work?
1706
01:25:10,256 --> 01:25:12,476
-I made other plans.
-Your novel?
1707
01:25:13,868 --> 01:25:15,914
-I'm gonna write it.
1708
01:25:16,044 --> 01:25:19,657
-That's, uh, really cool.
1709
01:25:19,787 --> 01:25:21,354
[both laugh]
1710
01:25:23,313 --> 01:25:25,706
Chloe, I--
-Ethan... [measured inhale]
1711
01:25:25,837 --> 01:25:28,405
I can imagine an infinite
amount of reasons why
1712
01:25:28,535 --> 01:25:30,058
I shouldn't be here right now.
1713
01:25:30,842 --> 01:25:33,366
But the truth is
all of those reasons
1714
01:25:33,497 --> 01:25:35,194
are borne out of fear.
1715
01:25:36,500 --> 01:25:38,154
I don't want to be
scared anymore.
1716
01:25:40,939 --> 01:25:42,506
When I'm with you and Alex,
1717
01:25:42,636 --> 01:25:44,595
there's only one thing
that I feel.
1718
01:25:47,206 --> 01:25:49,121
Love.
1719
01:25:49,252 --> 01:25:50,992
And that love is powerful.
1720
01:25:52,994 --> 01:25:55,432
It makes me believe
that I can achieve anything
1721
01:25:55,562 --> 01:25:57,085
and I want that.
1722
01:25:57,216 --> 01:25:59,697
I want to be brave
and fearless.
1723
01:26:00,741 --> 01:26:02,265
And I want to take chances.
1724
01:26:03,135 --> 01:26:05,920
Stop living in the past and...
[measured inhale]
1725
01:26:06,051 --> 01:26:07,618
stop worrying about the future.
1726
01:26:08,793 --> 01:26:10,795
And I want
to live in the present.
1727
01:26:12,492 --> 01:26:14,799
I want to see where
this story goes.
1728
01:26:36,908 --> 01:26:38,431
-[kiss sounds]
1729
01:26:40,041 --> 01:26:42,435
-I'm really glad
you decided to stay,
1730
01:26:42,566 --> 01:26:44,089
Chloe Anderson.
1731
01:26:45,438 --> 01:26:47,397
-I'm really glad
my name stuck, Ethan.
1732
01:26:47,527 --> 01:26:49,921
-Hm.
-Merry Christmas.
1733
01:26:50,051 --> 01:26:51,618
-Merry Christmas.
1734
01:26:51,749 --> 01:26:54,186
♪ Won't you believe in this?
1735
01:27:01,280 --> 01:27:03,413
♪ Won't you believe in this?
1736
01:27:10,594 --> 01:27:17,035
♪ And the light of lights
Gather once again ♪
1737
01:27:19,080 --> 01:27:20,604
♪ Won't you believe in this?
1738
01:27:20,734 --> 01:27:26,653
♪ And the light of lights
Gather once again ♪
1739
01:27:28,525 --> 01:27:30,788
♪ Won't you believe in this?
1740
01:27:53,158 --> 01:27:54,638
-[song fades out]
1741
01:27:54,768 --> 01:27:56,422
-[brass band rendition
of "Deck the Halls"]
1742
01:27:56,422 --> 01:28:01,422
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01:27:56,422 --> 01:28:06,422
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