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(bright jingling bells)

(train horn blaring)

(bright upbeat music)

(bright upbeat music continues)

(chickens clucking)

(Victoria clears throat)

Hello! And welcome to The Front Porch.

Well, you'll learn how to make your porch beautiful,

whether you're decorating for...

(chickens clucking)

What?

A chicken?

(chicken clucking)

Move! Go, go, go, go!

(chicken clucking)

Go!

Go!

(chicken clucking)

(insects buzzing)

Hello! And welcome to The Front Porch.

I'm Victoria Stevens,

and I am so grateful for all of you out there

who love decorating for the holidays just as much as-

(saw buzzing)

Gotta be kidding me. What?

Hey!

Excuse me? Hi!

Hey!

It's a beautiful day, huh?

Yeah!

I'm trying to do a post over here

and between your rooster

and the machine thing that you have going, it...

Oh, the circular saw?

Sure! Yeah!

I can't get anything done.

Oh, I'm sorry. I'm on a deadline.

Do you mind posting inside?

Ah, no! No, I can't.

My handle's called, "The Front Porch."

You know what?

I'll just do it, I'll do it later. It's okay.

Look, no.

I'll take a coffee break

and you can do your My Harmony thing.

What?

Your My Face?

My Harmony? I don't...

I don't know.

My Harmony is a dating app from a really long time ago.

Oh! I mean, it's all the same to me.

(rhythmic festive music)

And I love using seasonal plants native to Texas

in my wreaths.

Here in our small town of New Hope,

we have lots of access to plants growing everywhere,

even on the side of the road.

I made this wreath for $4 and 20 cents.

But it looks like something you would pay 125 for

at Home to Heart's fancy store.

No matter where you live,

you can create something beautiful and inexpensive

that really reminds you of-

- Mom! Mom!

Look what I made.

Hey, honey?

Remember what Mom said about interrupting her

while she's working?

I'm so sorry, Mom.

It's okay.

Oh! Just hang on.

Can you just give me five more minutes?

Oh, I made this for our new neighbor.

Can you guess what it is?

Um... (clears throat)

Yeah! It's a...

Rooster for our new neighbor.

For Mr. Gavin, huh?

[Charlie] Yep!

Hmm! (clears throat)

I had other plans for that rooster.

Like what exactly, Mom?

Nothing. Nothing.

(phone rings)

Hey, honey?

[Charlie] Yeah?

Why don't you go give it to him now?

I'll stay here and watch to make sure that you're safe.

I'm 10!

I'm being decisive just like you.

I think you mean independent.

That's what I said, Mom!

Okay! You go on.

(rhythmic festive music continues)

(phone swooshes)

What do you want?

Hello to you too.

Why are you calling?

How's Charlie?

A year older than the last time we heard from you.

You know what? Maybe this is why I don't call, Vicky.

(Victoria sighs)

Hello, Buddy.

That's better!

Is Charlie there?

You know, it's taken her years to get over the fact that

you're not coming back.

Imagine we got some seed in our hand and it's eating.

I'm barely scraping by as it is.

I wish I had some money I could send you both,

but my EP is doing great in Germany, so maybe soon.

That's what you said about France two years ago.

I really need my guitar back.

My guitar got stolen last night after the gig,

and I'm devastated about it.

Buddy, I had to sell all of your stuff years ago

to get by.

(Buddy sighs)

It would be really nice if sometimes you just called

to say, "Hi" or check in on us

instead of only when you need something.

I remember when you believed in me, in my dreams.

That's why I left, Vicky.

The only thing that loved me back was my music.

Buddy, that is not fair and you know it!

Look, I gotta go.

(somber music)

Are you happy, Charlie?

Yes. Why?

You know I love you very much, right?

Mommy, yes, you're scaring me!

Who was that on the phone?

It was Dad, wasn't it?

Yeah.

(door clicks)

(foot stomps)

I hate this place.

Don't say that! This was Nana's house!

It's just like she's with us.

(visitor knocks)

What now?

Good morning!

Oh, good morning, Pastor Tiffany.

Look, I just wanna let you know, I am so excited that

Charlie's gonna be in the Christmas pageant this year.

Oh, we have rehearsal right after service.

Oh, thank you, Charlie! Is this for me?

[Charlie] It's the church.

Oh, I love it!

I'll add this to my collection.

We'll be back by lunchtime.

Thank you so much.

I heard you got a new neighbor.

Yeah. Yeah, a very loud new neighbor.

Is he playing music?

I heard through the New Hope grapevine

that it's Gavin Gardner.

Should I know who that is?

Girl! Popular Texas artist originally from Australia.

You need to give him a listen!

A musician, huh? Figures.

Okay, you guys have fun today, okay?

Thank you so much again.

(gentle festive music)

(group laughing)

[Friend] Charlie!

[Helper] Charlie!

(group chattering)

Can I hang out with y'all? I'm not a little kid anymore.

No, you go on and hang out with them.

This is our Mama time, right?

Mm-hmm. Happy hour.

(glasses clink) Cheers!

So, Charlie was telling us about your new neighbor.

It was Mr. Gavin this and Mr. Gavin that.

She's a little smitten.

What about you?

Oh, no. And please!

He is the last person

I wanna waste this beautiful night talking about.

I mean, he is so loud all of the time.

And he has chickens!

Why does he have chickens?

And he's constantly doing work on his house.

It just seems like it never ends.

And the noise! It's just all the time.

And, you know, I'm also pretty sure that

his rooster is either evil or possessed, or both.

I thought you didn't wanna talk about him.

I don't. Ah, let's just change the subject.

Well, I did see him working on the yard.

Sonia, oof! He looks good without his shirt on.

- Oh! - Mm-hmm!

Oh, baby! Baby, I couldn't help overhearing.

He looks good without his shirt on?

Hey, hun! (giggles)

I'll take my shirt off right now.

You understand? I'm not worried.

Oh, no, I think we're good.

- Yeah. - Right, ladies?

You can do whatever you want. It's your house.

That's right, Victoria.

Actually, baby, I have a question for you.

What keeps the party going longer?

A six pack or that keg, baby?

Oh, my gosh.

(group laughs)

Jill knows.

♪ Jolly old Saint Nicolas ♪ Sorry about that. (laughs)

You know, I forgot the worst part on top of all of it

is that he is a musician.

Your never would you ever again?

Exactly.

And you know,

Charlie just stopped asking about her dad finally.

You know,

I think kids bounce back quicker than we do, though.

You know, they don't have mortgages or bills to pay.

They can just be.

Oh, how is The Front Porch gram thing going?

Are you guys doing okay?

Yeah! Yeah, it's going great.

We're fine. Yeah!

Because you know, if you ever want a part-time job,

I'm always looking for another makeup artist

to come join us on our team.

I appreciate it, but we are fine.

And if I ever need help with anything,

I will just ask for it, okay?

I promise.

Mom, look at the Christmas tree I made.

Okay! I'll be right back.

So how long have we been doing this support group

with our kids?

[Sonia] Two years.

[Jill] And how many times has she hosted?

Zero.

Every time I go to pick up Charlie for a play date

or anything, she just meets me on the front porch

and she never invites me inside.

[Sonia] I hope she's okay.

So what are we talking about now?

Gavin.

Please, no. Can we move on?

Do we have to?

He's kinda cute.

Please. Please.

(somber tense music)

(paper rustling)

(paper rustling)

(phone clicking)

(phone dings)

(phone clicking)

Jackie Zinn.

Jackie Zinn.

(keyboard clicking)

(phone clicking)

[Nick] Shannon, I have a question for you.

Who is Frosty the Snowman's favorite ant?

Who?

Antarctica.

Oh!

[Both] We're back! Season three!

[Nick] It's gonna be more excitement!

[Shannon] More stories, more human stories.

[Nick] Yeah!

[Shannon] And we're expanding even to outdoors.

[Nick] Home is where my heart is at. She's my heart.

And we just wanted to share that with the world.

Absolutely!

Especially those who, you know,

can't make these dreams come true.

Well, this is our newest line of ornaments.

Home to Heart, which every year we select

a specific ornament that's special.

[Nick] Yes! (visitor knocking)

And every ornament has a story behind it.

(door squeaks)

Hey, Victoria.

Hi!

Oh!

I just wanted to apologize for all the noise and suffering.

(upbeat festive music)

I'm more of a tea drinker, but thank you.

Well, I'm almost done with my construction project,

so the noise should get better.

(rooster crows)

Is your rooster gonna be off the job too?

(Gavin laughs)

Hi, Mr. Gavin. I'm making something new for you.

Oh! You know, I love the rooster that you gave me.

You know what? It's actually in my kitchen.

It is?

Yeah, definitely.

Yeah! You could come check it out sometime.

Well, not without me, okay?

I'd love to have you both over.

Get to know the neighbors, kinda thing.

[Victoria] Mm-hmm.

I could show you my Home to Heart's Fix It Up Competition.

[Charlie] She does not like Home to Heart.

Um...

That's because they charge way too much

for something I can make for way less.

I thought they just did TV shows.

Oh, yeah. It's a local competition.

You fix up one area in your house

and the angle is eco-friendly.

And the winner gets $25,000,

and a chance to be featured on an episode.

Maybe you should do the competition.

No! No.

Yeah! I could help.

I don't, I don't want random people in my personal life.

I thought that's what you do on social media,

tell people about your life.

That's because I'm an influencer.

It's different.

It's curated.

I can decide what I put up and what I do.

You know, actually,

I have to get back to work right now anyway,

so thank you so much for stopping by.

I appreciate this.

- [Charlie] Bye! - Gesture!

Bye! Bye.

(door clicks)

(gentle bright music)

I told you I can do it by myself, Mom.

I know you can!

But you know,

sometimes it doesn't hurt to ask for a little help.

Well, you never ask for help, Mommy.

So do you know what you want for Christmas yet?

I can't tell my Christmas wish.

It won't come true, you know?

Okay! Well, maybe you can tell Santa.

I'm telling Jesus every Sunday.

I'm giving him a try first.

Okay.

Well, Jesus better hurry up then

because Christmas is only a few weeks away. (laughs)

That's not funny, Mom!

My Christmas wish is cereal!

I think you mean serious.

That's what I said!

God, please help my Mom see I'm a big girl now

and not worry about the broken boards in our house.

It's given us constitution!

Character.

That's what I said.

And thank you for my Christmas wish.

Amen.

Amen.

Well, let's get you to sleep, okay?

Take those from you.

There.

(rhythmic guitar music)

Oh!

(rhythmic guitar music continues)

(blinds clatter)

(bright festive music)

(phone clicking)

(phone clicking)

(phone swooshes)

(blinds click)

(gentle music)

(rooster crowing)

(door squeaks)

(rooster cooing)

Go away! Shoo!

Rooster, go! Go!

Go! Get!

Go away! Why are you here?

(rooster cooing)

(saw buzzing)

Are you kidding me?

(rooster crowing)

(upbeat festive music)

(Victoria knocking)

Hello!

Gavin! (saw buzzing)

Do you know what time it is?

Ah, yeah! It's like 10:29 to be exact.

[Charlie] Mom, you're up!

Charlie, what are you doing here?

I didn't wanna wake you.

I just wanted to say hi to Mr. Gavin.

You know you're not allowed to leave without telling me.

Oh! But Mr. Gavin gave us these eggs.

Yeah, she's been such a good helper.

I'm sorry. I thought you knew she was here.

I wouldn't have let her hang around if...

You can't be using these power tools

with a child running around.

I'm not a child, Mom!

I was just cutting the last board

and I've been keeping an eye on her, I promise.

Did you come through my bushes?

No. No.

Mom, look. It's all self...

Yeah, the whole garden is self-sustaining

and eco-friendly, right?

Yes!

The chicken poop feeds the garden.

And, oh, what feeds the fish?

Well, the algae feeds the fish. You're doing a great job.

Yes!

[Gavin] And what else do you remember?

The plants feed each other.

Cool!

Why don't you run home

and I'll make us some breakfast, okay?

With these eggs, Mom?

Sure. We can use those eggs.

Best morning ever.

Look, there are a few things.

I'm really sorry. I thought you knew she was here.

And, you know, I don't have any kids,

so I don't know what the rules are.

Okay. Thank you.

You know,

she just thinks she can do a lot more than she can.

And I just,

I wanna keep her safe.

And thank you for the eggs.

That's very nice of you.

Welcome.

And she's welcome anytime.

Anytime that you give her permission.

Okay!

And use the archway on the way out. (laughs)

Uh-huh! Keep going.

- Yep! - [Gavin] Through the archway.

[Victoria] Got it!

(bell dinging) (group cheering)

Here we are. Thank you, Lori.

Thank you. Thank you. (group cheering)

Whoa! Well, hey, y'all!

Hey! Hit me!

Gimme some! Gimme some!

Gimme some love! Hey! (group chattering)

Oh, sure! Sure!

Here we go!

All right, say, "Home to Heart!"

[Group] Home to Heart! (laughs)

Thank you. Thank you, guys, for coming!

(bright guitar music)

♪ Joy to the world ♪

♪ The Lord is come ♪

♪ Let Earth ♪

♪ Receive ♪

♪ Her King ♪

♪ Let every heart ♪

♪ Prepare him room ♪

Oh, stop me if Lewis and I

ever start wearing matching sweaters.

Oh, I think it's cute.

Hey, you!

Oh! Hi! How are you?

- It's been so long. - Good to see you.

Say, how are you?

Whoa!

This should be interesting.

- [Victoria] Charlie, hey! - Hey, Charlie!

[Victoria] Mr. Gavin's working.

Let's not bother him.

Victoria! It's so good to see you.

Hey.

I didn't know you know each other.

Well, since our cheerleading days.

You dropped my mom and broke her ankle.

Oh, I'm sure that was a long time ago, Charlie.

Actually, I told Victoria

that she should do your competition.

Oh! That would be so fun.

But I'm sure you're too busy with that gram thing of yours.

How's that going?

Great. Great.

She works on it all the time. I'm very proud of her.

(group chuckles)

Well, the competition would be incredible exposure

for The Front Porch.

The winners are chosen from our 2.4 million

Home and Heart followers.

We had an influencer on our last show

that now has over a hundred thousand followers.

Well, not everyone has those results.

But, sweetie, it could happen!

[Shannon] Honey! Charlie just said that she's busy.

[Victoria] I'll do it!

Really, Mom?

Yeah. Yeah.

All right! Well, gimme some.

Talk to it. Talk to it.

All right!

Yeah!

(gentle festive music)

(liquid spraying)

Okay!

So now we just have to let that sit for a few minutes

and hopefully should peel right off.

Fingers crossed.

(camera thuds)

Oh, shoot!

Oh, that board!

Okay. Okay.

Okay. Here we go.

Big moment.

(wallpaper rustling)

Hmm! All right, well, some of it's peeling off, but...

I fixed my day so I can help you now.

Sorry, Mommy.

It's...

It's okay. It's okay, pumpkin.

I'm not mad at you.

That stupid stuff didn't work anyway.

You said stupid!

I did. My bad.

- [Charlie] It's okay. - Come here.

(upbeat festive music)

Need some help?

Ah, no. No.

I'm good, really.

This? This is magic. Trust me.

I wore mine out stripping the paper at my house.

Uh-huh.

Oh, and start with this one.

Okay, well, great. Thanks!

You sure you don't want me to, like, come in?

Show you how it's done?

We can turn on some music and make it a party!

Yeah!

Ah, I appreciate the offer, but thank you.

Really, I got it.

(birds chirping)

(upbeat festive music continues)

Yeah!

Now I got it. (chuckles)

(playful festive music)

[Charlie] Still working on the house?

I am! Sorry, pumpkin.

But I promise I'll be at church on Christmas Eve

to see your pageant.

(visitor knocking)

[Charlie] Pastor Tiffany!

Hey!

Oh, wow! You got a big project going, girl! (laughs)

Yeah. Yeah.

I kinda wish you weren't seeing it like this.

I fixed up plenty of houses in my day.

You ready, Charlie?

Yes!

Um, I almost forgot.

The deposit is due today for the costumes.

Right! Yeah. Yeah.

I meant to tell you.

I decided to make Charlie's costume.

Oh! Hmm!

Really, Mom?

Can I see it?

When it's done. Yeah!

Don't make pastor Tiffany late, okay?

Also, I was hoping that Charlie will provide us with

some ornaments for our Christmas tree down at the church.

Sure! Yeah.

So these ornaments, they'll go on the tree Christmas Eve

right before service.

I really love that idea. Yeah.

Well, I look forward to Charlie's costume.

Me too.

Okay, let's go.

(door clicks)

(gentle music)

All done!

I learned this amazing super easy trick

on how to get your wallpaper off in just one try.

It's perfect.

(phone dings)

(gentle music continues)

(phone swooshes)

(phone swooshes)

(gentle music continues)

(wheelbarrow thuds)

(birds chirping)

Oh!

Oh!

Oh! Ow.

You okay?

Yeah. Yeah.

It's just...

Kinda twisted my weak ankle.

It's just this old injury.

Cheerleading, I heard.

Yeah.

(birds chirping)

Thank you.

(gentle festive music)

How's the wallpapering coming along?

Good! It worked.

Thank you for the tip.

Welcome. Anytime.

It's a...

It's a bigger project than I expected it to be.

Well, first time doing a reno can be overwhelming,

and having a little help helps.

Yeah.

My dad was always really good at fixing things

and I used to love helping him around the house.

In a weird way, you kind of remind me of him a little bit.

Is he still alive?

Oh, no, no, no.

It's just me and Charlie and an ex who shall not be named.

Oh, I know Buddy.

What?

We're in the same business.

Buddy would tell us that he was gonna be a star in Europe,

but we all knew we had a family in New Hope.

I heard you yelling on the phone to Buddy the other day

and put two and two together.

No! Really, I got it.

I can! I'm happy to help.

No! Please!

Stop, please. Gavin!

Just rest your ankle.

It's fine! It's fine.

You aren't breaking any rules.

Neighbors are allowed to help you.

Let's go.

(upbeat festive music)

Good job. That's it.

Hey!

[Gavin] That's for you.

- Oh, thank you. - Tea, just like you like.

(upbeat festive music continues)

(rooster crows)

(rooster clucking)

(upbeat festive music continues)

(group chattering)

(hammer banging)

[Gavin] Hey!

Hey!

Woo!

Jibbity, jip, jip, yep, yep, yep!

Woo!

Yes! (laughing)

(upbeat festive music continues)

Good job!

Yeah. Yes!

(upbeat festive music continues)

(phone dings)

(relaxing jazz music)

I'm gonna win.

(paper ripping)

(relaxing jazz music continues)

(thunder rumbling)

(gentle guitar music)

(phone beeping)

(phone ringing)

(thunder rumbling)

(phone ringing)

Hello?

Look out your window.

Are you spying on me?

No! No, no.

I saw you there.

Not like watching you or anything.

Mm-hmm!

Did you fix my floorboards?

Maybe. (thunder rumbling)

Thank you.

You're welcome.

So what are you gonna do with your time

now that you've finished the project?

I don't really know.

What are you gonna do with all your time?

Well, I was hoping that maybe you and Charlie

would come over for dinner.

Oh!

Yeah. Neighborly, you know? Of course.

Of course. Yeah.

Yeah, we would...

We would love to.

Tomorrow.

Okay.

All right.

Well, would you mind closing the blinds

and stop peeking on me?

I wasn't! I wasn't watching.

Night!

Goodnight.

(thunder rumbling)

(phone clicking)

♪ I'm gonna love you forever ♪

♪ Don't cry, don't be afraid ♪

♪ Not even death could separate us ♪

♪ Our love was Heaven made ♪

[Charlie] Wow! I need lights in my room!

Ha, ha! Well, I think we could probably work on that.

This is spectacular! Wow!

Glad you like it.

You're my first official guests.

Smells pretty amazing too.

Oh, I've lived here long enough

to know how to make a brisket.

You know, this accent might be funny Australian accent,

but I'm Texan through and through.

Come on, sit down.

You are the head of the table, my friend.

[Victoria] Okay! So special. Wow!

Have you come up with your Christmas list yet, Charlie?

'Cause I remember when I was your age,

I would circle everything in the Toys For Me catalog.

What's Toys For Me?

You know, they actually closed years ago.

Isn't that so sad?

What? No!

[Victoria] I know!

They had the best jingle!

♪ I don't wanna grow old ♪

♪ I wanna stay young ♪

♪ Forever young and free ♪

♪ Be more toys for me ♪

I do wanna grow up, but my wish isn't for a toy.

Oh!

Oh! Well, okay.

Well, can you tell me what your Christmas wish is?

I can't tell you my Christmas wish. It won't come true.

(birds chirping)

Hey, Charlie,

do you wanna give Gavin the gift that you made him now?

Yeah.

(gentle festive music)

Wow!

Did you make this out of the leftover scraps of my wood?

Yes! And Mom helped me cut out the letters.

It is beautiful. Thank you.

Okay, well we should get going.

It's almost someone's bedtime.

Mom, I don't want this night to end.

Me too.

And you know what?

I actually have something that I've been saving for you.

I changed the strings of my guitar last night

and I thought you could put them in your craft supply.

Wow! Thank you.

[Gavin] Oh!

Aren't you a hit?

(Gavin laughs)

Okay, pumpkin, let's go. I'll take that for you.

Thank you to Mr. Gavin for having us over.

You're welcome.

[Victoria] Thank you again.

Yeah.

[Victoria] That was really nice.

(Charlie and Victoria chattering)

(upbeat festive music)

(group chattering)

(upbeat festive music continues)

(group chattering)

You took off the lid?

You know there's...

Yeah!

[Charlie] Oh, wait I think you go like this!

[Friend] No, not the lid!

[Sonia] I'm so happy Pastor Tiffany included our kids.

Yeah, our babies with superpowers

are gonna have the best ornaments on the tree.

(Victoria laughs)

You know, Charlie has made so many crafts for Gavin

at this point, it's getting a little bit embarrassing.

So?

So?

When are you gonna tell us?

There's not really a whole lot to tell.

I mean, he's great.

He's talented and he cooks really well. (chuckles)

You know, I actually like his music.

You like his music?

He cooks?

What?

I wouldn't have done the competition without him.

He's been really helpful, so that's a great thing.

Oh! Oh, right!

Home to Heart announces the winners next week, right?

Jill, focus.

Sorry.

We wanna hear about the romance.

Don't you think it's time

you did something for your love life?

End the drought!

(Victoria clears throat)

Well, I appreciate your concern on that front,

but I'm good.

We live next door.

I think I don't want things to get messy.

(decorations splatter)

Oh! Okay. Okay.

I got this. Got this.

I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to.

It's okay, hun.

Yeah! Go get the broom.

Okay guys, come and help!

Everybody come and help.

Nice work! See? (laughs)

Yeah!

See? Messy can be beautiful sometimes.

Okay!

(gentle festive music) (insects chirping)

Oh! Hi! (chuckles)

Hey!

Ah, I just wanted to return these tools.

I didn't think you'd be back here.

Thanks. And did you wanna stay for a drink?

Um...

Charlie can come over if you want.

Oh, I just, I just put her to bed.

Oh, well it's actually perfect.

If you've got a second, take a seat and I'll...

I wanna show you something.

I got that one.

(lid clicks)

Thanks for sticking around. Cheers.

Thank you.

To us.

To us?

Yeah! That one of us wins the competition.

Oh, yeah. I do hope one of us wins.

Cheers.

So I just wanted to get your thoughts on this song

that I wrote for Charlie.

You wrote a song for Charlie?

Yeah!

♪ This world needs more of who you are ♪

♪ You shine when the day is gray ♪

♪ More of who you are ♪

♪ You laugh all the clouds away ♪

♪ You light the night of this dark soul ♪

♪ With everything you do ♪

♪ Can't get enough, need more of you ♪

What do you think?

I think she's gonna love it.

Thanks.

I was thinking I could give it to her

for her Christmas present.

Just if she'd tell us what she wanted on her Christmas wish,

I'd...

I'd get it for her.

But maybe she'll like that.

Yeah, I think it's perfect.

Beautiful actually.

(crickets chirping)

Well, thank you for this.

Welcome.

- [Victoria] Oh! - Ooh!

You okay?

(gentle music)

Next time maybe you can also show me

which room in your house you fixed up for the competition.

You're standing in it.

(door creaks)

(door slams)

(floor creaks)

(gentle music continues)

That's not good enough.

How do I build a self-sustaining fireplace?

(phone ringing)

This is Victoria.

Hello! Hey, darling!

This is Jackie Zinn calling.

How are you?

I'm sorry I'm calling so late,

it's just that I work all the time.

Oh, that's no problem, Miss Zinn.

No, no, no, no. Call me Jackie, sweetheart.

So listen, I have been following you for the last month

and I am very impressed with The Front Porch.

And your posts for the Home 2 Heart competition,

simply divine.

Wow! Thank you so much.

So I am going to be in Dallas next week,

and I was thinking we could get together

just for a little bite

and we can discuss how I'm going to make you

Queen of the Influencers.

Huh? What do you say about that?

That would be great. Yes!

I look forward to it.

All right. Call you soon.

(gentle bright music)

So you don't cut down the tree?

No, we decorate it.

And then you leave it here?

(Victoria laughs)

Yeah! It's a New Hope tradition.

You decorate a tree in honor of a loved one.

And you can do that anywhere?

Pretty much. Yeah!

[Charlie] Yeah!

But we like this spot, right?

[Charlie] Yes!

Why don't you hand me some of the tinsel,

so I'll get started.

So this year we're decorating this tree in honor of Nana,

and she loved her silver.

I can see that.

[Victoria] I'll take that!

Well, thanks for including me.

It was Mom's idea.

(gentle bright music continues)

Mr. Gavin, can you help me get up there?

[Gavin] Sure!

Wow. It's so beautiful.

[Victoria] It looks so good!

You did such a good job!

Yes! [Victoria] Yeah!

Hey, can you take a picture of us?

Oh, sure! Yeah!

It's part of the tradition.

I like to post a picture as a Christmas card on the gram.

Of course!

Okay! Ready?

(camera snaps)

That's it!

Mom, can we take a photo with Mr. Gavin, please?

Ah?

Sure! Yeah, of course. Yeah!

Okay! Yeah, sure.

Okay. Ready?

Let's do a selfie then.

Ready?

One, two, three.

- Ah! - Cheese!

Cheese.

Cheese!

Okay, a funny one, maybe?

Oh!

(camera snaps)

(Victoria laughs)

Oh, these are so cute!

Mom, I wanna get my own gram.

Ah, you're not old enough yet, so maybe a little while.

But Mom, I wanna host pics just like you.

Well, you can post pics when you're older.

What is this behind your ear?

Oh! (laughs)

♪ O Christmas tree ♪

♪ O Christmas tree ♪

♪ How lovely are thy branches ♪

♪ In summer height ♪

Come on!

♪ And winter snow ♪

♪ A coat of green ♪

♪ You always show ♪

♪ O Christmas tree ♪

♪ How lovely are thy branches ♪

(gentle upbeat music)

[Gavin] This is so fun!

[Jackie] It is so great to see

where you make all your magic.

- [Victoria] Mm-hmm. - Yeah!

I do appreciate you coming.

[Jackie] Hmm!

So do you really think

I can make six figures that quickly?

Oh, absolutely.

I have the perfect sponsors for your brand.

You do a couple posts for them each month,

you're gonna be sitting pretty.

Wow. This is...

It's very exciting.

Mom, can I come out now?

Yeah, honey.

We're done with all the boring business talk now.

(Jackie laughs)

You're gonna make my mom lots of money

so we can keep Nana's house?

What was that, sweetheart?

Hi!

- Hi! - Oh!

Am I? Am I, am I, am I late?

Oh, depending if that's what you're wearing

to the barn dance or not.

Ah, yep! I am ready when you are.

Jackie, this is Gavin.

Yes! Gavin Gardner. So nice to meet you.

- Hi. - Mm-hmm!

Jackie flew in from New York

to talk to me about The Front Porch.

Yes. Well, because I know a star when I see a one.

You know, I would love to get my mitts on your social media.

Ooh! That's not my style, but thank you.

(Jackie laughs)

Well, you know that Vicky's video post

with you and Charlie, that's what gave me the shove

that I needed to come down here

and check out what was going on in Little New...

New Hope? New, New Hope.

New Hope.

I didn't know that.

Oh, yeah!

Oh, the three of you dancing around.

Gavin's music is wonderful.

I thought you were supposed to get people's permission

to post.

(Jackie laughs)

No, no. That's not how it works.

I didn't know it would get so much attention.

No worries.

Mr. Gavin, can you help me put my boots on?

Of course! Come on.

[Victoria] She knows how to do that on her own.

She's such a lovely girl.

My little angel. Yeah.

So, you know, my biggest client is only 12 years old.

Have you ever considered possibly

letting Charlie have her own account?

No!

Well, you know,

I would be willing to take her on along with you.

Just try it out.

I just, I don't think she's ready for that.

Well, there are several sponsors looking for

the right child influencer living with disabilities.

It could mean more income.

I'll think about it.

- [Jackie] Mm? - Yeah.

[Jackie] Mm-hmm!

(upbeat music)

♪ Up on a housetop reindeer pause ♪

♪ Out jumps good old Santa Claus ♪

♪ Down through the chimney with lots of toys ♪

♪ All part of the little ones' Christmas joys ♪

♪ Ho, ho, ho ♪

♪ Who wouldn't go ♪

♪ Ho, ho, ho ♪

♪ Who wouldn't go ♪

♪ Up on a housetop, click, click, click ♪

♪ Down through the chimney with good Saint Nick ♪

(upbeat music continues)

Play it, Santa!

Everyone, get back! Huh, huh, huh, huh!

Oh! Un, un, un, baby!

I mean, I literally can't take him anywhere.

(group laughs)

♪ Look in the stocking with little Bill ♪

Baby! ♪ Oh, just see ♪

Baby! ♪ What a glorious fill ♪

I don't know, guys. It's embarrassing.

Excuse me, ladies,

I just need to check if Victoria can dance the two-step.

♪ Ho, ho, ho ♪

♪ Who wouldn't go ♪

Have fun! ♪ Ho, ho, ho ♪

♪ Who wouldn't go ♪

♪ Up on a housetop, click, click, click ♪

♪ Down through the chimney ♪

Do you really think this Texas girl

can't dance the two-step?

I wasn't sure.

Right. ♪ Good Saint Nick ♪

I thought you were gonna talk to your friends all night.

So, you were a little bit jealous, then?

♪ Of little Nell ♪

No? (laughs)

♪ Oh, dear Santa fill it well ♪

♪ Give her a dolly that laughs and cries ♪

♪ One that can open and shut its eyes ♪

Pretty good!

♪ Ho, ho, ho ♪

♪ Who wouldn't go ♪ I read a book.

♪ Ho, ho, ho ♪ (Victoria laughs)

♪ Who wouldn't go ♪

♪ Up on a housetop, click, click, click ♪

♪ Down through the chimney ♪

♪ With good Saint Nick ♪

♪ Good Saint Nick ♪

(Victoria giggles)

(gentle festive music)

Excuse me, kind sir.

Do you mind if I cut in?

I was here first.

I'm so sorry, but it's kind of our song.

I'll dance with you later.

Thank you.

[Sonia] Hmm!

He can dance.

Mm-hmm! Mm-hmm!

(gentle festive music continues)

So tomorrow night?

Maybe.

- Maybe. - Maybe.

If I'm gonna take Charlie for a sleepover,

you better make good use of your time. (laughs)

Woo!

I would.

(both laugh cheerfully)

(upbeat music) (group chattering)

(upbeat music continues)

(group chattering)

(crickets chirping)

(both laughing)

Um... (gentle music)

This isn't a one time thing for me.

No?

No.

My old life wasn't conducive to settling down.

My music was everything.

You don't have to talk about that.

I, I, I want you to know.

I spent most of my life on the road

and then I got married,

and I wasn't a good husband.

And family, even the notion of family,

was something I ran away from.

And then I met Charlie and you.

I had the chance for family once and I lost it,

and I don't wanna screw this up.

We don't have to talk about this.

(gentle music continues)

Come inside?

Mm-hmm.

(phone dings)

You agreed to that?

I thought you said that she was too young.

I changed my mind.

Look, I know it's probably not my place,

but Charlie is too good-hearted for that.

So, so what does that make me then?

Cold-hearted hearted?

No, no, no. That's not what I'm saying.

Are you sure?

Yes!

I think this may have been a mistake.

No, no. I just want what's best for Charlie.

And you think I don't?

Well, of course you do!

No, you don't understand how many pressures I have

and how difficult it is!

Well, then tell me! Let me in.

I don't have to do that, Gavin.

We were fine before we met you.

(gentle music continues)

(tea kettle squealing)

(friends chattering)

[Victoria] Mm! Yeah!

[Friend] Think he did it?

[Victoria] Probably not. (laughs)

Not surprising.

[Sonia] Seriously worried,

that I'm gonna lose all my exotics.

Oh! I don't want it to be like the last freeze.

Remember we didn't have water

and electricity for about a week?

I remember that.

Ugh!

Vicky, you okay?

(somber music)

Oh, I think somebody didn't get much sleep last night.

- That's right. - Do tell!

[Jill] Yes, we are dying to hear all about it.

Uh-oh. What happened?

Gavin seemed like such a great guy!

Yeah! He comes across that way.

Oh, and he's wonderful with Charlie.

That's kind of the problem.

He seems to care more about her than he does about me.

Oh, I doubt that.

It doesn't matter.

You know, Charlie and I have been fine on our own.

We don't need a man.

We know! We just, we thought you might want one.

Why would I want one?

All men are exactly the same.

Oh! Oh, Victoria, I heard that.

All right. Let me tell ya.

Not all men are exactly the same.

I'm an original.

Jill, drop the beat. Nevermind.

♪ I am one of a kind ♪

♪ Baby, baby, baby ♪

♪ Oh ♪

♪ One of a kind ♪

Can you feel that?

♪ One of a kind ♪

Mixed company, babe. Mixed company.

Jill knows.

[Jill] Bye!

Okay, I will admit that one is pretty special.

Yes. He sets the bar real high.

But the fact is, men need us.

They don't come put together.

I mean, it took me, what?

Five years to get Lewis trained.

♪ Go New Hope Pugs ♪

♪ Go, go, go, go ♪

♪ Go New Hope Pugs ♪

♪ Go, go, go, go, go, go ♪

♪ Onto victory ♪

Fight, fight! Go!

Never got mine trained.

Mm! Least he can sing.

He can. (glasses clink)

But seriously, we thought Gavin was one of the good ones.

Mm-hmm. Kind heart.

Oh, hot body.

You've gotta give him another chance.

Right?

(gentle guitar music)

[Gavin] Hi. How's it going?

Good. Come on in!

Hey!

Oh! It's nice to see you again.

Everything good?

(gentle guitar music continues)

Hey, brother. Good to see you.

Yeah. Welcome!

Hey! Nice to see you too.

I'm glad you made it. Hi!

Hi, Mr. Gavin!

Hey, I wanna talk to you.

(insects chirping)

Hey, Charlie.

Who was that lady carrying a big instrument?

Well, she's a musician.

We're gonna jam to some Christmas music tonight.

It might get a little loud,

but let your mom know that it won't be too late, okay?

Okay. Can I come though?

I wish you could.

Okay.

Gotta go. I'm sorry.

(upbeat banjo music)

(group chattering)

(upbeat banjo music continues)

(group chattering) (group laughing)

♪ Once again for this lonely drifter ♪

♪ Don't close the door ♪

♪ Door to your heart ♪

♪ Let me inside ♪

♪ Side ♪

(birds chirping)

(footsteps clomping)

(Buddy knocks)

(Buddy knocks forcefully)

Buddy?

Hey, Vicky.

Hey! No, no, no!

Okay.

[Victoria] What are you doing here?

Well, you said not to call unless I had money.

So...

Thought I'd bring it by in person.

Hey, peanut!

Look what I got for you!

Thanks!

Look, I got a crap box.

[Victoria] It's craft, Charlie.

Wanna come and see it?

No, Charlie! No!

Oh, gosh.

(gentle music)

Oh, hi.

Look at what I got!

Wow. That's so cool!

That's awesome.

Hey, it's been a while.

Yep! Small world.

Hey, you're living next to my family?

He's the best neighbor ever, okay?

Is that so?

[Charlie] Yep!

Okay.

Moving in on my girls?

Mean the ones you abandoned?

Ha! You'd know a lot about that!

No, no. Don't you dare!

Ugh!

[Victoria] Gavin!

[Charlie] How did you do that?

It was an accident.

You okay? You okay?

Yeah. Yeah.

Think I pulled a muscle.

Well, let's just get you inside.

We'll put some ice in it.

Okay.

(birds chirping) (footsteps scuffling)

[Victoria] I didn't think you were ever coming back.

Told you I just needed some time.

Tell Charlie that her dad's single

is number one in Germany?

Wow!

I know, right?

Tell ya, seeing your posts of another guy

with his arms around you two, it hurt me.

I miss you.

Why did you say that?

Because I do miss you.

No. Why did you say that to Gavin outside?

Oh!

You don't know?

What?

Well, he left his wife in...

In a delicate situation.

No! No, he wouldn't do something like that.

Look it up.

(somber music)

Mom, we need to ask Mr. Gavin.

Look, I just want a fresh start.

I wanna make our family my priority.

Just gimme a chance, Vicky.

I don't know what to say right now.

Don't say anything.

Just keep your mind open to it, okay?

When I saw what you have going with that agent,

it really opened my eyes,

that maybe I can get the same thing going for me

right here in New Hope.

You mean you would stay?

Let's just say that money is just the start.

(somber music continues)

(crowd chattering)

[Announcer] Welcome to our

Home 2 Heart Christmas Festival.

We will be announcing our Fix it Up contest winner

very soon.

(jazzy guitar music)

I'm a little bit nervous.

Why?

What if I don't win?

I can spin a win or a loss so that you end up on top.

Really?

It's what I do!

(crowd chattering)

Well, I've been looking for you!

Hi! (laughs)

Look, I think what you did with your living room

was really impressive.

Thank you so much, Shannon.

- Yeah. - So nice of you.

This is my agent, Jackie Zinn.

Hi!

Hi. Big fan of your show.

Big fan. Thank you!

Thank you very much.

Well, I gotta set up for the announcement, but good luck.

Thank you.

- Yes! - Appreciate it.

It's nice meeting you.

You too. She's tall!

Mom! Mom! Mom, can I have some hot chocolate, please?

Yes, of course you can.

I'll go get it right now.

Ah, three hot chocolates?

Oh! When in Rome.

Okay. I'll be right back.

Hey, Charlie!

Would you like to see your new social media account?

- Yes! - Huh?

Look at that. You're getting a lot of new followers.

Good for a newbie.

And check out the craft,

what you did with the pieces of wood.

That's got a lot of comments.

Jackie Zinn!

I have heard a lot about you.

Oh! Oh, yes, the long lost husband.

Yes, I've heard so much about you.

Well, ex-husband for now.

Really?

(Buddy laughs)

Mm-hmm!

I'd like to pick your brain for a sec.

Give me some social media advice.

So now, I'm on the gram.

Mm!

And the Punam Tone,

and I'm wondering if I should get on the Splish Splash.

You couldn't be cuter if you tried.

(phone clicking)

(somber music)

(crowd chattering)

[Charlie] Mr. Gavin!

(crowd chattering)

(bell ringing)

(Buddy laughs)

Where's Charlie?

Oh! She was checking out her gram page.

(somber music continues)

(phone clicking)

Did you show her this?

Hey!

Did you show her this?

Yes, dear!

Whoa! Um, rude!

(crowd chattering)

[Victoria] Have you seen Charlie?

No. She was just playing with the kids a little bit ago.

Are you okay?

[Victoria] I can't find her anywhere.

How did the ornament party go?

Have you seen Charlie?

No, I'm sorry!

Where would she have gotten to?

[Shannon] Hey, y'all!

Hey, y'all!

So good to see you!

Thanks for coming out!

If you're having a good time, can I hear a, "Yep, yep?"

[Audience] Yep, yep!

Yeah, that was so loud.

Yeah! (hands clapping)

Welcome to our annual Home 2 Heart Christmas competition

in New Hope.

We are so proud to be a part of this community.

Yeah, we are.

When we started renovating houses 10 years ago,

we had no idea our little TV show

would put New Hope on the map.

That's right!

But we wanted to give back to y'all

with our first Christmas Fix It Up Competition,

only for New Hope residents.

Only for y'all.

(audience applauds)

(audience chatters)

Now, all the projects this year

have been absolutely amazing.

Yes! And you voted for them.

We tallied up all the votes via social media

and we have a winner.

This is very exciting, okay?

Who won?

The winner of our first annual competition is...

[Both] Gavin Gardner!

(audience applauds)

Congratulations!

- So proud of you. - [Nick] Congratulations!

Thank you.

Ah, gosh!

Wow! I'm honored.

And it's been amazing getting to know this town

and all of you have been so welcoming.

And I can just tell that this is going to be...

Victoria, are you okay?

I can't find Charlie!

Okay. Wait, everyone, Charlie's missing.

You might know her.

She's a 10-year-old girl living with Down Syndrome.

She's wearing a red coat and glasses.

Please help us find her,

and spread out and look for her, please.

[Shannon] Yes, please help.

[Nick] We'll help!

(crowd chattering)

Charlie?

(door slams)

Charlie?

(bell dinging)

(somber tense music)

(bell dinging)

(door slams)

[Searcher] Charlie?

Charlie!

Charlie!

Charlie!

Charlie!

Charlie?

(somber tense music continues)

Charlie!

Charlie?

(door clicking)

Charlie?

(door slams)

(somber tense music continues)

My daughter is missing

and I need any help I can get right now.

Her name is Charlie

and she is the sweetest 10-year-old you would ever meet.

You've seen her in a lot of my recent posts.

Actually, foolishly just gave her her own gram page.

Jackie, if you're watching, you are fired.

If anyone has seen Charlie or knows where she might be

or has any, any, any information at all,

please send me a message.

Did she just fire me?

Ah, I have never been fired.

(phone dings)

(phone dings)

Charlie!

Mom!

Oh, I'm so glad you're okay. Oh!

Mom, I need some air.

Oh, sorry.

Oh, honey, I was so worried about you.

I didn't mean to get lost. I was scared.

That's okay.

Did you read that comment on your post?

I'm so sorry.

I don't wanna do social media.

Okay. I know.

You don't have to, okay?

I promise never again.

(footsteps clicking)

(gentle music)

Scary, huh?

I'm gonna tell you my Christmas wish now.

My Christmas wish is to have a dad.

Oh!

Honey, that's, that's not how it works.

It's the perfect time for you

to print pose to my mom, Mr. Gavin.

Print pose?

Propose!

Yeah, I...

Charlie, Gavin decided a long time ago

he doesn't wanna be a dad.

I made this for you from your old guitar strings.

Mom, me, and Dad.

Well, it's a beautiful ornament, Charlie.

Look, I can't accept this how you would like me to,

but at least we're friends.

I made it for you. I want you to have it.

It means a lot, Charlie.

[Charlie] Not enough!

Whatever you've heard, it's not true.

Gavin. Stop, okay?

(mournful tense music)

(door squeaks)

(door slams)

(mournful tense music continues)

Did you find her?

Yes. Thank you.

Thank goodness!

What a crazy day!

Congratulations, by the way.

Thank you.

[Shannon] Congrats!

Merry Christmas.

[Gavin] Merry Christmas.

(gentle music)

(phone clicking)

[Reporter] Do it, man?

[Fan] Hey, I love you, man.

[Reporter] Why'd do it?

I heard you left your wife and kids!

Was it drugs? Alcohol?

It's none of your business.

[Reporter] Oh, it's definitely our business.

You write all these love songs, but you're a poser!

You're a fraud!

It's not my child, all right?

Why don't you check the facts instead of making up trash?

[Reporter] Oh, did you catch that?

[Gavin] Because she got pregnant while I was on tour.

(gentle guitar music)

(phone ringing)

You said, and I quote,

"I wanna make my family a priority."

I know. I'm a jerk.

(horn honks)

[Victoria] Yeah, you are.

Is she there?

Where are you?

I, ah, I thought I could do it.

I did.

I got a last minute gig in NYC,

so I took the first flight out.

You left when Charlie was missing?

[Buddy] Jackie and I looked for her. We did.

But we saw on your post that you found her,

so I thought it would be okay that I left.

It would be okay if you left.

It's Christmas Eve tomorrow, Buddy!

I know. Is she there?

Did you know that Gavin's wife cheated on him

when he was on tour?

Is that the story?

Did you know that?

I heard rumors.

So you intentionally misled me?

Isn't that your thing?

Not telling the whole truth,

pretending everything is perfect?

(somber music)

Buddy, I'm not mad.

I don't hate you.

I just...

I just really, really wanna laugh again.

I hope you find what you're looking for.

(somber music continues)

Hey, everyone.

I really, really wanna thank all of you

who helped me find Charlie today.

She's back home safe. Thank God.

You know, I...

I like to think that I can fix everything on my own,

and I'm starting to realize that

that really is part of the problem.

I put so much energy into making everything look perfect

and creating this perfect image.

But the truth is my life,

my life is falling apart.

I'll show you.

Of course the front porch always looks great,

but the second you walk in,

you'll see that I'm sleeping here.

That's my bed, and it's in the living room.

The only usable bedroom is the one Charlie has.

And in fact,

none of my friends have even been into this house

because I'm just, I'm so embarrassed,

and I don't want them to know how we're living.

This bathroom is the one that we use.

It's...

I mean, it's barely functioning.

It just barely works.

And that bathroom isn't even the worst one in the house.

This one is.

But the truth is, this house is so beyond repair

in every single room that I was,

there's no way I could possibly get all of it.

And this is my kitchen.

This is Nana's stove from the '70s.

I think only one of the burners works now.

Our cabinets are all falling apart.

They don't close anymore.

The kitchen is just,

it's barely functioning just like everything else.

And the worst part about all of this is that

I can't even afford to keep this place, let alone fix it up.

This, it absolutely breaks my heart,

but there isn't anything I can do.

So for now on, what I'm gonna do is I'm gonna be real.

I'm not gonna pretend that everything is perfect

because it clearly isn't.

And a lot of you might not like this real version of me.

And if you don't, you can feel free to unfollow.

After everything that happened today, I...

This is just what I have to do.

Merry Christmas.

(somber music continues)

(insects buzzing)

I'm so proud of you. We saw your live stream.

Yeah? Thank you.

So when are you having us over?

I was thinking maybe next year.

So like a week?

(both laugh cheerfully)

Put it on that one with the light.

Santa's coming tonight.

I'm not getting my Christmas wish tonight.

Oh!

Well, my mom told me that it might snow.

That's exciting.

Yeah, I guess.

Hey, girls, come on. Let's go!

Everyone's heading in. (church bell tolling)

Let's go! [Sonia] Hurry up!

(church bell tolling)

(festive organ music)

A bright star lit the heavens

to light the wise men's way to the baby born this manger,

born on this Christmas day.

(congregants chatter)

Charlie, you're up.

[Child] Mama!

And all who gathered around him rejoiced

and praised his birth, named the babe,

the King named Jesus.

He's our Savior on this Earth.

(congregants applaud)

♪ Fall ♪

♪ On your knees ♪

♪ O, hear ♪

♪ The angel's voices ♪ (gentle guitar music)

♪ O, night ♪

♪ Divine ♪

♪ O, night ♪

♪ Divine ♪

(congregants applaud)

Thank you, Aaron! Thank you, Brother Aaron!

Amen! Amen!

I know you all are ready to get outta here,

but before we go, I was hoping that we could all sing

one of my favorite Christmas carols.

"Silent Night," can we do that? Okay?

Y'all take your candles out for me, would you please?

♪ Silent night ♪

♪ Holy night ♪

♪ All is calm ♪

♪ All is bright ♪

♪ Round yon virgin ♪

♪ Mother and child ♪

♪ Holy infant ♪

♪ So tender and mild ♪

♪ Sleep in heavenly ♪

♪ Peace ♪

♪ Sleep in ♪

♪ Heavenly ♪

♪ Peace ♪

[Pastor] Amen!

(congregants chattering)

(church bell tolling)

Have you seen Gavin Gardner?

No, I haven't.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas! Honey, I'll be right back, okay?

Victoria!

Hi!

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas!

Sorry to bother you with business on Christmas Eve.

Is this yours?

I made it from Mr. Gavin's old guitar strings.

Wow! So you made that?

Well, it's very special.

Oh, well, I'm sure Charlie's very happy to have it back.

No, I'm not!

Okay. Sorry.

Merry Christmas.

Actually, we'd like to talk to you about the ornament.

Home to Heart designs an annual Christmas ornament

inspired by unique stories.

We saw Charlie's crafts

and we'd like to use her design next year.

If you would allow us.

And we'll pay, of course.

I...

What do you mean you'll, you'll pay?

Well, does 15% of sales work for y'all?

15?

But you, you must sell a lot of ornaments, right?

[Nick] We do. You're at the bullseye.

[Victoria] Yeah?

I mean, I think we did around 1.5 million last year.

Right, babe?

[Nick] Mm-hmm!

Oh!

Well, y'all think about it and get back to us.

All right. Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

[Nick] Merry Christmas.

Honey, your ornament is gonna save Nana's house!

[Charlie] But Mr. Gavin didn't like it!

Charlie!

(festive piano music)

(festive piano music continues)

(bright festive music)

(birds chirping)

(doorbell ringing)

(bright festive music continues)

I wanted to give you your Christmas present.

I didn't just write a song for Charlie.

♪ When I look into your eyes ♪

♪ I see you tomorrow ♪

♪ Thought these dreams were dead and gone ♪

♪ What have you done ♪

♪ Hope's alive once again ♪

♪ For this lonely drifter ♪

♪ Don't close the door to your heart ♪

♪ Let me inside ♪

(both laugh)

Sorry. It's cold out here. Come in.

I should have told you the whole story about my ex-wife.

I should have just asked you.

I'm better when I'm with you.

But not like perfect or anything,

but definitely better.

I need you.

Need me?

Well, I want you.

(gentle guitar music)

This is really nice, but I worked really hard on my song.

Can I play it for you?

Yes, of course.

Hi, Charlie!

Good morning, honey. Merry Christmas.

♪ I wanna come home ♪

♪ It's all I want for Christmas ♪

♪ To have you in my arms ♪

♪ Is my wish come true ♪

♪ Baby, can I stay ♪

♪ Let's make this forever ♪

♪ Because at the end of the day ♪

♪ I wanna come home to you ♪

(gentle upbeat music)

♪ I believe again that love can last a lifetime ♪

♪ Girl, you got ♪

A rooster!

Yeah! (family laughs)

- Thank you, Gavin! - Oh!

♪ My heart's got scars, but it's yours ♪

Yes, she does!

♪ For the taking ♪

♪ It's not much ♪

♪ But all I am, I give to you ♪

♪ And I don't care ♪

♪ How long it takes ♪

Put that on!

♪ I wanna be ♪

Woo!

♪ With you on Christmas day ♪

♪ Family gathered round ♪

♪ The fireplace ♪

♪ I wanna come home ♪

♪ It's all I want for Christmas ♪

♪ To have you in my arms ♪

♪ Is my wish come true ♪

♪ Baby, can I stay ♪

♪ Let's make this forever ♪

♪ 'Cause at the end of the day ♪

♪ I wanna come home ♪

♪ To you ♪

(enchanted jingling)

Holiday crafts are so fun to do with the kids,

so tomorrow I'm gonna show you more crafts you can do

with your eight to 11 year olds.

Thanks for joining me on...

(hammer pounding)

My Messy Life.

(bright music) (birds chirping)

(rooster clucking)

(bright music continues)

(door slams)

(bright music continues)

(hammer pounding)

Wow!

Isn't it cool, Mom?

It's very cool. Yeah!

Sorry. That too loud?

No, not at all.

Mom, Max asked if I can come over.

Ah, sure, yeah!

I'll just grab my coat and we'll walk over together.

Can I go by myself this time, Mom?

Don't know. You've never done that before.

We counted seven blocks. We counted it!

Um...

No.

Why don't you ask your Dad?

Can I?

Yes! (laughs)

(gentle music)

♪ When I look into your eyes ♪

♪ I see you tomorrow ♪

♪ Thought these dreams were dead and gone ♪

♪ What have you done ♪

♪ Hope's alive once again ♪

♪ For this lonely drifter ♪

♪ Don't close the door ♪

♪ To your heart ♪

♪ Let me inside ♪

♪ I wanna come home ♪

♪ That's all I want for Christmas ♪

♪ To have you in my arms ♪

♪ Is my wish come true ♪

♪ Baby, can I stay ♪

♪ Let's make this forever ♪

♪ 'Cause at the end of the day ♪

♪ I wanna come home to you ♪

♪ I believe again that love can last a lifetime ♪

♪ Girl, you got a way of making all things new ♪

♪ My heart's got scars ♪

♪ But it's yours for the taking ♪

♪ It's not much, but all I am I give to you ♪

♪ I wanna come home ♪

♪ It's all I want for Christmas ♪

♪ To have you in my arms ♪

♪ Is my wish come true ♪

♪ Baby, can I stay ♪

♪ Let's make this forever ♪

♪ 'Cause at the end of the day ♪

♪ I wanna come home to you ♪

♪ And I don't care ♪

♪ How long it takes ♪

♪ I wanna be with you on Christmas day ♪

♪ Family gathered round ♪

♪ The fireplace ♪

♪ I wanna come home ♪

♪ It's all I want for Christmas ♪

♪ To have you in my arms ♪

♪ Is my wish come true ♪

♪ Baby, can I stay ♪

♪ Let's make this forever ♪

♪ 'Cause at the end of the day ♪

♪ I wanna come home ♪

♪ To you ♪