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Maddie,

will you marry me?

- Yes! - Yes?

Yes, of course! Yes, I will.

Perfect.

- I love you. - I love you, too.

Cue the family.

All right, everyone. Thank you so much for all of your hard work.

Okay.

Zoe!

Was that it, then?

That Emma was my final bow

as part of Penny's proposal planning team.

I can't believe you're leaving me behind.

It was perfect, though, right?

It was perfect.

Good job.

Good job you.

Thank you.

It's perfect, it's perfect!

Not that I blame you. Penny does get all the credit around here.

It's always thanks to Penny for a magical proposal from the wedding announcements

and never and her hard working team.

I mean, her name is on the company.

Right.

But it's why it's time for me to break out on my own.

I mean, you're doing all the work anyway.

Well, you know my position on this, Emma.

If you want something done right, you have to do it yourself

and check it twice.

Like Santa Claus.

Exactly.

I'm so excited, though.

I mean, to keep doing proposals, but also dates and weddings

and bigger events even.

If it is romantic, I will be there making sure every moment is perfect.

I am so happy for you, really. Hire me?

I will as soon as I can, I promise.

I'm gonna get one of the newspapers.

Yeah, do it!

Hi. Can I get that one, please?

There you go.

Thank you.

Still waiting for a reply from your oracle of love?

Yes!

I love her little pearls of wisdom.

Me too. She's basically a relationship genius!

I know.

Did she get back to you?

Oh my gosh!

She did!

What did she say?

Okay. Dear unmarried in Middleton,

want him to get the hint?

Stop hinting and be upfront and honest about your wants and needs.

Well, that makes sense. I can do that.

Yeah, yeah.

But... Hmm.

But remember that not everyone's on the same clock.

You can't decide whether he's ready to get married, only if you are.

Yeah, that makes sense.

Yeah and I...

I should tell Cary what I want.

Yeah.

But...

He did say that he wants to talk about something big tonight.

So it might be a moot point.

Maybe we'll be seeing you for engagement photos. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Me too. I'm gonna be late if I don't run. I'm really gonna miss working with you.

I'll miss you more. Work won't be the same without you.

But you are going to come to my blog launch, right?

Oh, obviously. Joe and I will be there with Jingle Bells on.

Good.

Yeah.

- I love you. - I love you.

- Bye. - Bye.

Aunt Adora,

you always know the right thing to say.

Adam! Oh. You're not going to come to the holiday party?

Ah, no rest for the wicked.

Thought your last clients were at five.

The Wilsons. Yeah. They are

struggling to make ends meet, so I said I'd connect them with a few programs.

Oh. Well you should totally do that with all the free time that you have.

It's fine, okay. I said I'd do it. And I have

a few more Adora emails to answer and then I will

- probably just head home. - Adora? Adora?

Are you still doing that?

Okay, I'm not going to say anything, but

you should take some of your own advice; Get some work life balance.

You know it's important to me, okay? Besides, work life balance

would require me to have a life outside of work.

Okay. That's true.

I'm sorry I'm late.

Work was absolute insanity today.

It's okay.

I'm just happy to see you.

Have you ordered yet?

No! No, of course not.

I waited for you.

Right. All right. Good. Great.

I think we should talk.

I feel like it would be good for us to have an

open and honest line of communication here.

I've been thinking the same.

Well then I guess this is the big one.

I think we're on the same page.

- We should get engaged. - We should break up.

- Wait. What? - What did you say?

We should get engaged.

Wow. No, I wasn't thinking that at all.

Zo, you know I don't really believe in marriage.

I'm sorry.

You want to break up?

I think we're going different directions.

Different directions?

You know how you are, Zo.

You want things,

you know, just so...

I know, I fit the idea of the right guy, but I'm not an idea. I'm a whole guy.

and I...

I want to move home to California to be closer to my parents.

California?

That's what you wanted to talk about?

I am launching my blog this week

and my business where I plan romantic events.

I had Christmas dates and events lined up for us and you are supposed to be my date.

I know.

And it is so close to the holidays.

I know. I'm sorry.

Sometimes these things are like a Band-Aid.

You just got to rip them off.

I have a photo session booked

for a couples Christmas card with a non-refundable deposit.

Does this mean,

Am I single?

Sorry.

How am I supposed to prove that I can be a

good date planner, proposal planner, wedding planner?

Bigger yet, how am I supposed to prove to people that I can

help them rekindle their romance, if I have just been dumped?

I am going to be a fraud!

What am I supposed to do, Cary?

You're resourceful. I know you'll figure something out.

I should go.

Zo, I'm still fond of you.

I really wish you well.

I hope you find someone who wants all you've got to offer.

Great.

Thank you.

Okay.

Come in. Door's open.

Hi.

Hey.

Oh, there's our girl.

I'm so sorry.

Your reinforcement roommate is here with provisions.

Hey!

Oh my goodness.

Let me hug you. Are you okay?

Yeah. I'm okay. I'm okay. Really.

- Yeah? - Thanks Em.

Well, just in case we are here to overwhelm you with love.

You won't have a second to miss him.

Thanks.

You're sure you're still okay to stay over Lauren?

Are you kidding? I can walk to work from here.

Okay. My farm is great, but here I can really sleep in.

And I care about you.

I'm not even sad.

I'm just mad.

Yeah, the timing's bad, no doubt about it.

Yeah. But I've decided that I'm still going to go forward with the launch.

I'm gonna go on all the dates alone.

- Good. - Okay.

Yeah. No one needs to know.

No, absolutely.

And I don't need Cary to be happy or have fun.

You don't? Yeah.

Yeah.

I feel good.

- Yes! - I feel good.

Great! That's good.

I don't feel good.

Ooh.

I don't feel good about this.

It's okay.

Take a deep breath.

Why don't you sit back and relax and we'll take care of you?

- Okay. - Yes.

I brought wine and everything we need to mull it.

And I brought my first test batch of gingerbread cookies

for the Christmas market.

You want to try one?

- Yes. - Yes!

Although they may be a little burnt,

I don't know what happened.

This is the same recipe I use last year that sold out,

but it's just not right.

Introducing events by Zoe and the 12 dates of Christmas!

12! 12 dates of Christmas.

There's 12 dates of Christmas.

This is a terrible idea.

Aunt Adora, what would you do?

Mailing Address

Oh?

There's an idea.

You wouldn't mind, right?

This... This is an emergency.

And Aunt Adora always wants to help.

Yeah!

Okay!

Hey, I got clients in five minutes Nate, what's up?

Oh!

Oh, hi. Are you, Dawn? I'll be out-

No, no. I'm not a client. I'm Zoe, I'm here to see Adora.

Adora?

Yeah, I don't have an appointment or anything,

but I just need a couple of minutes. Just a little guidance to get myself

back on the right track. Is she not here today?

She is...

Yeah, she's unavailable.

Oh, it's just kind of urgent. I know she's very private,

but I saw this address listed, and it's not far from my house, so I just-

Sorry, where was the address listed?

In the paper.

Of course it was.

Well, she helped me with a problem recently. I'm unmarried in Middleton.

Ah yeah, well see she has a lot of fans. Look, if you want to leave a note I could-

I know barging in isn't great, but I'm supposed to start my company

as a romantic event planner.

- I could get her to email you if... - And I just had

all of these things planned for me and my boyfriend, and

he's not my boyfriend anymore because I was open and honest with him,

as per her advice.

Well look, it sounds like you're in a really tough spot, but-

Maybe just a phone number?

I hate to be pushy, I really do, but I really need her help right now.

I am single and unemployed and dreading this week when I was supposed to be on

cloud nine, engaged and launching something I love for people in love.

- Miss, please. - It's Zoe.

Zoe.

Sorry, it's Zoe. It's just Adora is so sweet and wise, and I just

know she would want to help.

Yeah, she would, but-

Okay, you must know how to get a hold of her, because all of her mail is here.

And you have all of her books.

Is this her handwriting?

It's nice in a kind of masculine way.

Right. Well-

I mean, she must come in here sometimes, all of these are signed?

Look, this is not the best way to get in touch with her. If you want-

You know, come to think of it, I didn't see her name on the door outside

or anything.

Yeah, the thing about that is that she is very...

private.

Oh, no. I am so stupid.

Don't see that. Please.

Please don't. Don't say that.

It's you!

You write the column!

At the moment...

Yes.

But Adora talks about her husband and her children.

I mean, she uses examples from her actual life. Are you even married?

Technically single.

Single!

Look! The readers know that's not all strictly true.

Yeah well, they don't know it's this untrue.

Hey, I might not look like the picture, but the advice that I give is sound, okay?

I am a licensed couples counselor.

Well then I should expose you.

What am I going to do?

You can help me.

You can help me the way that Adora would have if she were real.

I am real.

I am going to launch a company this week that is doomed to fail because of your

shoddy advice. You can publicize it. You could even stand in as my ex!

What? No-

This is getting a little out of hand. I don't think that's such a good idea.

Oh yes. And in exchange,

I'll keep all of this information about Adora between us.

I'm sorry. Are you blackmailing me?

No!

No. No. No, no, no.

It's just an exchange of help for the communal withholding of information.

That sounds like blackmail.

Listen...

You like giving advice, right?

I want your help!

Please. Please.

Keeping this secret is very, very important to me, okay?

The people need Adora.

Then it sounds like we have a deal.

Look,

I have clients to see, but...

This is my phone number. Let's talk.

Okay...

Adam.

I will be in touch.

So you made a deal with this lady to be her stand in boyfriend and

basically promised her you would help her business succeed?

Well, it sounds bad when you say like that.

Yeah, because it is bad! Look Adam, you are great at your job.

Everybody at the office loves you. You always go above and beyond-

I'm sensing a "“but"” coming...

But,

personally?

I'm worried about you, man.

I'm doing great!

You are keeping it together. That is different and you know that.

Look, counseling is a full time gig.

You always take on more than you have to. Plus the advice column and now?

Now you're going to recreationally problem solve on the side. It's too much!

I am good at too much. Besides, you know I would hate to disappoint someone.

Yeah. I'm not going to say it, but you should know I have thoughts about that.

Therapist thoughts.

It'll be fine.

I'm just worried you're going to burn out that big heart of yours

if you spread yourself too thin.

And maybe don't tell the licensing board about all the extracurricular therapy.

It's not illegal to help somebody.

She was struggling and she came to me.

Aunt Adora, technically.

Look... I want to help, okay?

I'll just give her a little nudge in the right direction.

Oh, healthy.

Okay and I'm helping myself.

I mean, she could expose the truth about Adora.

All right but just know, I think you're playing a very dangerous game.

It'll be fine.

Hmm.

Let me introduce you to the 12 Dates of Christmas.

The blog and business launch of events planner, Zoe Sampson.

12 solo dates of Christmas. That's not very catchy.

Okay.

Short on time?

Busy couples can still squeeze in a little romance,

make time for each other while doing your holiday shopping.

I can't do that by myself.

Need a hand?

Hey! What are you doing here?

Oh, trying and failing miserably at picturing a date here.

Oh...

Yeah, I don't miss Carry.

I'm just having trouble picturing it by myself.

Well, I wish I could help. But we're short-staffed for the cookie cart and

we're slammed inside.

Oh, no no. That's okay.

I do have one idea. It's just like, really crazy.

You know I'm crazy all the time, right? And I have a blast.

True.

Okay, put me to work while I wait?

Yes. Please.

Yes, you absolutely do need to feel heard in your relationship.

That is very, very important. Now, I will put together some exercises,

and...

You know, I'll see you next week, okay?

Thank you.

Hey, do you have a second?

Always.

So, I had this great meeting with Cheryl about our relationship with the psychiatry

office at Saint Mary's and I don't feel very heard in this relationship.

Are you even listening to me at all?

Sorry.

Look at you. You're buried in emails and in paperwork.

Let me help you.

I'm fine, okay? I'm getting everything done.

This is just another problem to solve.

Is that the girl?

With the break up and the business?

Yes.

Look, Adam.

Give her a confidence boost and then toss her out into the sea.

You need to learn to let go, my friend.

What I need is a 25th hour in the day. Okay?

I can come by after work.

I will see you in an hour.

And a half.

Oh, great.

I will have this wrapped up quickly and efficiently, okay?

And I will move on to the next thing. You'll see.

Right.

Now if you'll have to excuse me, I have a video chat with some new clients. So...

New clients?

Oh... Okay.

Oh, over here.

Hi. Sorry I'm late.

You buzzed, how can I help?

I'm going to talk to you as if you were Adora,

and you just do your best to be her, okay?

Fine by me.

Great.

A little context...

After years of being overworked and underpaid, I decided it was time to

strike out on my own. I was working as a proposal planner-—

Wait. Sorry, sorry... Like,

wedding proposals? That's a thing?

Adora would have known that.

Oh, well...

Hypothetically, what if the person said, no?

We didn't take on possible no's.

Anyway...

I was hoping to use that experience to expand upon it. I was going to start

planning dates, engagement parties, anniversary parties, and wedding parties-—

Romantic stuff. No, I got it. Hey... Do you want to get a cider donut?

Maybe just walk along-—

No. No, I have snacks listed for later in the date.

Ah. Yeah well, nothing says romance like meticulous planning. So...

To launch the company, I was going to share date ideas tested by yours truly.

The 12 dates of Christmas.

I was going to host pop-up events, and it was all going to culminate in one

beautiful event, which I was hoping would be my engagement party,

but we both know how that turned out.

Spoiler alert.

Do you mind if I take a look at the binder for a second?

Oh, be my guest.

- Great. - So...

As you can see, the first item on the list is browsing your local crafts market,

so you can get everything for your festive needs.

See? I mean, wouldn't something like this be perfect for a host gift?

Yeah. Yeah, maybe.

Listen, perhaps you should take a bit more of a...

Relaxed approach.

Hmm. And perhaps you should consider that you're on thin ice.

Okay... Retracted.

Look, not to rock the boat, but simply because you asked for advice...

If planning dates isn't for you right now,

not all of these plans need to be romantic.

How do you mean?

Well, I mean, single people can go caroling.

Friends could take a cooking class together.

Why limit your audience?

It's an interesting thought, but I want to be romantic.

And besides, I'm hoping that eventually Cary and I will get back together-

Sorry, sorry, sorry.

The guy that dumped you over dinner?

We are perfect together. He just can't see that.

Okay. No, I'm so sorry. But,

look, my professional opinion is that you need to move on.

Oh, I'm sorry... Whose professional opinion?

Why don't we go get that donut now?

Yeah, absolutely. That'd be great.

Great, because I think we can probably skip

the holding hands and picking out essential oils part.

I agree.

It's not the worst idea...

Dates with friends.

Dates with yourself, even.

There you go.

I just don't know that I'm ready to completely pivot my entire business.

I mean, I only gave myself until New Year's to prove that I can do this.

Okay. I mean, is it too much to say I kind of hate that?

Absolutely.

Look, I do write a column, okay? And if you want me to publicize this,

I'm sorry, but the content needs work.

Hmm. And what would you suggest?

Well,

I mean give me some time to chew on it, but I promise I can come up with something

a little better than this.

Hey! I...

Brought you a gift.

Some homemade salted caramel cider.

Oh, you didn't have to do that, but I'll take it.

Oh, good. Well, I am trying to stay on you're good side and,

look, I'm sorry if I overstepped yesterday.

Well, this is a good start.

So when does your missive about our day at the market come out?

Oh, and what are we doing for our second date of Christmas?

I posted this morning. Read it and weep.

Ahh.

Wow. Yeah. This is...

This is definitely...

very detailed and organized description of a possible event.

Thank you.

I wanted to make sure people knew that you can still make time for celebrating love,

even with a busy schedule.

Right, yeah.

And I really like your...

your photos. You know,

I've always said that hand models don't get the respect they deserve, so.

So you think you're funny, too.

Charming.

Aren't I?

Okay so, second date?

Well, I thought my clients might enjoy getting a little festive.

So...

I'm going to leave these here. Thank you.

Spreading a little Christmas cheer with some

bum-ba-da-bum!

Same day holiday photos.

Okay! I like it.

Right? Okay, so I thought we could just pose...

If you just want to stand over here,

and then we'll just put sample on it. And if anybody asks, you're my assistant.

Or a hired model.

Sure.

Okay.

Okay, okay. I...

I like this. I really like this.

But what if we got a little more creative with it?

Creative how?

Oh.

Yeah.

Ta-da!

No? Come on. You could really use these.

You could send them out, I could direct.

I don't know.

Come on.

A real couple would have fun, right? So you need to find the fun.

Demonstrate properly.

True.

And people are going to ask about Cary anyway, right?

Yeah. By that time, I'd like us to be back together, so.

Zoe you don't need to get back together.

What you need to do is learn to have fun on your own.

I bet you, by the time we're done with this, you won't even remember his name.

If you say so.

How's this?

Not bad, but...

I got another idea.

Okay.

Come on. There you go.

All right, throw those on.

Okay.

These are actually really fantastic.

All credit to you. It was your idea.

No,

it was a joint effort. I just really hope people see them.

Was the launch not off to a rip roaring start?

Not exactly. There's only been a few views so far.

Well listen...

As a writer, maybe a little advice?

I'm listening.

Okay, you might want to

put a little more of yourself into what you're sharing.

Well, that's rich coming from you.

Okay fair. But look, Adora does

share a lot of herself. She uses anecdotes

and she definitely has a voice. Just...

You know, not my voice.

You are so profoundly weird.

Thank you.

Look, just stick with it and make it your own.

If you make something great, people will come.

I hope you're right.

I am right.

Oh, I like that one.

That one's really silly.

So Zoe, we're dying to know-

How's the business coming?

And more importantly, who was that guy?

Guy?

Yeah, there was a guy.

- What?! - A cute guy!

At the market. With Zoe.

- Ooh. - You think he's cute?

Oh, yeah.

Nice.

There are not enough bookings yet, Em. And he is just a guy,

who's helping me with my business.

I'm actually seeing him again later today.

Oh, mysterious.

And twice in a day? Okay.

So is he, like, a consultant or a personal assistant? Or...?

Okay. I'm going to tell you guys the truth, but you have

to promise me that you do not tell anybody, that includes Joe.

Okay.

He's aunt Adora.

What?

He's THE Aunt Adora?

Shh!! Emma!

Oh my- She's...

He's a she?

She's a cute, young single he?

I know, right?

The world is Topsy-Turvy, and I know not, how to go on.

Is that Shakespeare?

I don't know.

Guys, I'm worried about Joe.

What? What about him?

Well, he's been acting off lately. You don't think...

Breakups are contagious, do you?

Oh my gosh, no. You and Joe are perfect together.

Well I thought you and Cary were perfect together and look how that turned out.

Well, I was trying to put Cary into a box that he didn't fit into.

The man wanted to move to the beach and I had no idea. That's not you and Joe.

And if it is, we can all be single together for Christmas,

which is almost like not being single at all!

Hey, stop.

Okay. You're fine.

- Deep breath, deep breath. - I'm kidding. I'm kidding. Okay?

Joe, is not breaking up with you.

Don't worry.

To be honest,

launching this business hasn't gone exactly to plan.

I never thought I'd be trying to rethink dates for a newly single me,

but it's changing my plans for the better.

After all, why should the best things at Christmas

or any time be reserved just for those in love?

Turns out, same day holiday card is great for spreading cheer regardless

of your relationship status, especially with a hot new guy by your side.

Hey Santa baby.

Okay...

Here we are.

Oh... Oh, is this?

Is this dancing?

I...

Look, I'm sorry... I don't dance.

Oh come on, please?

This one I actually need you for. It's for people with partners only.

Right...

Okay. Okay, fine.

It'll be fun...

Okay and then step together.

Yeah.

You pick your feet up. Don't slide.

- Oh. I'm sorry. Okay. - It makes it easier.

So step out.

Right.

And then together.

Okay.

Yeah.

Okay, so we're going to go at the same time.

Oh, okay.

And then just step together.

Oh... Sorry.

Sorry.

We'll go slow, okay?

We'll try with this foot first.

Okay.

Ohhh!

See? You're not so bad.

You're not so bad yourself.

With the whole dancing thing, I mean.

Yeah, that's... That's what I meant.

Oh, okay.

It's very close.

So did you...

Did you take my advice and share a little bit more of yourself

with your latest blog post?

I did, actually.

And?

And I got a few new followers and some more likes.

Ahh.

People like the Santa card.

See what'd I tell you?

You know speaking of, I have not forgotten, you owe me a little shout out.

Ah, yeah. Well you see,

the thing about that is that this first version of your post

wasn't really on brand for me, but this latest version...

I think I can give a little nudge.

Oh?

Yeah.

Should we keep dancing?

What about, one of these? Ooh.

Where have you been hiding those moves?

Well my confidence is growing.

On the third date of Christmas, I was reminded that while a dance class

can be a romantic date for two, moving your body is also a great way to get over

whatever's getting you down.

Hey. These look great!

Yeah? I think they're cool enough to try now. Want to do the honors?

Aye-aye, Captain.

Hmm.

Oh. Hot! Hot!

Hot? What?

Oh no, I'm so sorry. They've been out of the oven for 20 minutes-

Spicy!

Spicy?

What?

Oh my gosh...

Oh, yeah.

Cayenne.

That was supposed to be nutmeg.

Oh, gosh.

It's okay. You'll get it next time.

I better. My customers keep asking for my gingerbread, and I...

I don't even know... What even is my gingerbread?

Oh...

That's going to be Adam.

Adam? Is that-—

Mhm.

Is that three times in one day?

Don't say it.

Don't say it!

- Hey! - Hey.

Come on in.

Yeah, thanks. Look, I won't stay long, I just... I had an idea.

Oh, okay.

I hope it's okay to drop by on short notice.

Oh, of course.

This is my best friend, Lauren. Lauren, this is Adam.

- Hi. - Hi.

Oh, you guys are baking?

Yes.

I was...

kind of baking, too. I was inspired by all the Christmas things

we've been doing lately. So...

Cookie?

Yeah.

Sure!

Mmm.

Mmm. And you can bake!

I do my best.

Do you want a job at the pop up market?

Or a wife? Maybe?

Oh, she does not mean that.

I don't, not mean it though.

I mean it.

So, what's up?

Yeah. Look, I...

I love what you wrote about the dance class, and

I really like all your date ideas.

Thank you. I'll take it.

Yeah, and I know that I said that I'd only give you a small shout out, but...

Go on?

Well stop me if you don't want this, okay? But I had a couple write in, and they were

talking about some of the struggles that they've been going through.

And I thought it might be the perfect opportunity to write this week's column

all about how I would recommend your services as a solution.

Really?

Are you sure?

Only if you want me to...

I mean, of course I just-—

I'd only hoped that I would be a part of your

weekly roundup of businesses, but

an entire column?

Yeah! It's what I want to do.

I mean, it's what Adora would want to do if she saw a smart, capable woman

starting a business that might be relevant to the Column's readership.

You're sure?

Yeah, absolutely.

Thanks.

Have you ever thought about adding cayenne to these?

Little spice?

It would be spicy.

Could be good.

So, I'll see you tomorrow?

Yeah, yeah.

- Sounds good. - Okay. Goodnight.

'‘Night.

Thank you. By the way.

Zoe!

Oh!

What? It's just totally voluntary mutual assistance.

I don't care about that. Okay? Aunt Adora is a hunk.

What? No.

Oh, he is. Don't lie to yourself.

He is.

Just come watch a Christmas special with me.

Sure, If we can talk about him.

No, we cannot.

Oh, come on.

So will this be a tight turnaround for your blog? Or?

No, I think it'll be fine. I'm a fast writer.

How was your day?

You seem a little frazzled.

Sorry. Yeah, honestly busy. I mean,

holidays are a big time for people in the couples counseling industry and

the column's getting more emails than I can handle.

Well, I mean, don't you just have to write one for the newspaper every week?

Yeah, but I like to get back to everyone that writes in. You know, even if it

doesn't get printed.

Wow, that is a lot.

Yeah, but it's the right thing to do.

If people ask for help,

you help them.

Whether you've been with someone for years,

have just started dating someone new,

or have found yourself suddenly single for the holidays,

trying new things and starting new traditions can breathe life into a season

that's so often marked by the same songs, same foods, same old routines.

While the classics are great, trying something fresh can help you break

old habits and find even more Christmas cheer.

I bought everything I need for my Christmas hot chocolate holiday

pop up, if you're in need of some hot cocoa and want to come over?

Oh...

It's okay to say no, too.

I just...

I kind of have a lot of work to do.

So, no, is not your strong suit.

Very astute.

You know, when I was considering leaving my old job, I made a vision board so that

I could picture what my life could look like.

Oh yeah?

Maybe you should make one.

You don't seem like you're very happy in your job.

No I...

I love my job,

I really do, I just...

I may have taken on too much.

Yeah, you wanna make everybody happy. I get it.

We're the same, just different.

Oh?

Well...

I think we both feel like we have to do everything ourselves in order to make

everybody happy. We just do it in different ways.

I may or may not be a little bit of a control freak.

And you can't share the load.

But either way, we're both just people pleasers essentially.

Woah.

Too deep?

No...

No, just deep enough.

I guess you have been reading those psychology articles I've been sending you.

Of course!

I've read everything you've sent me.

You know, you're pretty wise as far as guys pretending to be

sweet little old ladies go.

Hey, maybe you can help me with the Adora inbox thing?

I would love that.

Come on.

Okay.

Okay, so Adora got an email from a kid whose parents are fighting.

And he's worried that they might split up, and he wonders what that could mean

for the holidays.

Right, okay. Aunt Zoe is here to help.

So...

When my parents got divorced-

Wait. Your...

Your parents are divorced?

Oh, yeah.

Yeah.

When it happened, I was really scared.

And I was really sad.

But in the end, it was what was best for all of us.

They were happier

apart.

Yeah. I mean,

that happens. You know, sometimes we're better apart, better for ourselves and

better for the people that we love.

Exactly. And even though

how we celebrated changed,

Christmas stayed the same.

That's the beauty of the magic of Christmas.

Always comes back.

You're good.

Thank you.

I mean, we are both romance professionals.

I just help people's relationships blossom while you...

Try desperately to hold them together with all my might.

Yeah.

You know, I never thought I would be close with a couples counselor.

Oh?

I kind of blamed the one my parents saw back in the day for their divorce.

Wow.

I am sensationalized.

Don't worry. I know it's not how it actually works.

No, I just...

Even though it was for the best, it really hurt.

And if I'm being honest, I think that's probably why I'm

so afraid of being alone for the holidays.

Well, that's not gonna happen.

No, I mean, worst case scenario

come over to my place.

If, you know, if you...

if you have nowhere else to be, or to go.

I'm flying to my mom's. But, thank you.

Ah. Yeah.

Okay, next problem.

You know, Adora was my aunt.

Your Aunt?

Yeah. That photo hanging in my office, that's her.

So she wasn't always a single, 30-somethings, know-it-all-guy?

No. Not...

Not exactly. But...

She was really incredible.

She raised me.

And she's the reason I became a counselor.

She was so...

So wise. And so kind. And she ran the column for decades.

She was so good at it.

And she really cared about people. And their problems.

And she always knew exactly what to say.

And...

When she got sick,

she would dictate the columns, and I would transcribe them for her.

And when she got sicker, I just, I would write a little more and...

And when she was gone, I just knew what she would say.

And I didn't have the heart to tell all the readers that loved her.

You know, it felt like ending the column would somehow mean losing her again.

You're a good guy, you know that?

Not such a fraud, after all?

Maybe not.

Okay, give me the next one. I'm helping you get this inbox to zero.

Okay.

Sorry, I just have one more email.

Oh, please. Busy is good.

Tell me everything. How's it going at Zoe's Event Planning for All Planning?

- It's going well. - Good.

It's going really well, actually.

So Adam or Adora, shared my services in one of the columns and my traffic just

shot up overnight. And now I have all of these new requests and

before it was just like old clients and one of my cousins.

- That's great. - Yeah.

Any business is good business, cousin or not.

- True. - Yeah.

I got cookies!

- Oh! - Ooh.

Third time's a charm. I hope.

Are these good for the market stall?

Mmm...

What? What is it?

I just think maybe it's a little too much salt.

Okay, you know what? I'm just going to help with the hot chocolate mixes instead.

How many marshmallows do you want in the peppermint ones?

I don't know, just however many feels right.

What?

Have you been captured by aliens? Body snatched and replaced? Like-

Relaxed Zoe... Did you try acupuncture?

No-

No, no. This is all Adam.

No.

Yeah.

No, it's not! And I'm being normal.

How many spreadsheets did you make for this hot chocolate pop-up?

Just the one.

No fever?

Her pulse is okay.

Guys! Guys. I'm fine. Really. I'm just happy.

Cary was right. We weren't good together. And...

The pressure of working for Penny was a lot. And...

This business launch is actually going well.

And?

And...

I have been having fun doing the 12 Dates of Christmas with Adam.

Well not with but, you know, thanks to Adam.

I wish.

Joe's been weirder than ever. I think he's avoiding me.

He didn't tell me where he was in the middle of the day for two hours!

Emma, Joe loves you

so much. I am sure that there is a perfectly reasonable explanation for this.

And don't eat any more of that. Just...

Just give it to me.

Everything else you make is so good.

Yeah, just not these gingerbread cookies.

I'm gonna try again.

- You got this. - Yeah, you can do it.

Thanks.

- We believe in you! - You're so close!

Deck the halls with boughs of holly.

Fa la la la la la la la la.

Tis the season to be jolly.

Fa la la la la la la la la la.

Don we now our gay apparel.

Fa la la la la la la la la.

Troll the ancient yuletide carol

Fa la la la la la la la la.

Come sing with us.

Oh.

What's next?

We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

Never heard of it.

We wish you a merry Christmas. We wish you a merry Christmas.

We wish you a merry Christmas.

And a happy New Year.

Good tidings we bring to you and your kin.

Good tidings for Christmas

and a happy New Year.

Bye guys. See you later.

That was fun.

Yeah, right?

You know, you kind of remind me of good King Wenceslas.

Wow! That is a huge compliment.

I mean, you do help people.

And lie to them about Adora's identity, but.

Well, not everybody is perfect.

Listen, I was wondering how you might talk about this one, for your blog?

Oh, intriguing?

Yeah, and I thought it might be nice

to talk about how it's good to use your voice, you know?

Like how you're using your voice to help people get through the holidays

and to spread cheer.

Thank you.

And how it's good to use your voice to say what you need in a relationship.

Oh, like how I did that? And then, Cary broke up with me?

Which was the first step to putting you on your true path.

Yeah.

I like it.

Consider your idea stolen.

I'm honored.

So the night is young. What, is next on the date list?

I don't know.

I'm sorry?

Originally, I was thinking skiing, but that's more of a Cary thing.

Escaping to the mountains for the winter.

Why skiing?

Well, I thought it would be nice to talk about rekindling childhood memories.

Cary's family is from California, and they're big skiers.

But, not you?

No.

My family and I were not outdoorsy.

So what did you do as a kid?

Spa days?

Movie nights?

Skating?

Actually...

Yeah, we...

We did go skating.

I loved skating.

Well, that makes it easy.

We'll go skating.

Okay.

Come on.

Are you okay?

Yeah, yeah, yeah. No, I'm just...

Just a little rusty, that's all.

Okay... Why did you suggest skating, if you can't skate?

Well honestly, I thought I could. And you said you really loved it, so...

I did. But I would never want you to risk your life?!

I'm fine. I'm fine. Really, watch.

See?

I used to go skating on the lake with my grandparents.

Oh, yeah? Sounds magical.

Yeah, it was.

You don't go so much anymore?

No, no, I was afraid it would remind me of my family before my parents broke up.

And it does.

But, in a nice way.

Woah!

And there is no time for melancholy when I am working so hard to keep you alive.

Okay, okay. Maybe this wasn't my most brilliant plan, but

I promise, I was a good skater at one point.

Really? When?

Before I turned six and my family moved to Florida.

I haven't had a lot of practice since then.

So you're not rusty, you rusted away.

- Hey now. Woah! - Woah!

You know what? Do you want to go grab a snack, or something?

Yeah.

Yeah?

Yeah, sure.

Okay. '‘Cause I don't know if the world can handle losing its most dedicated

couples counselor.

Zoe, I...

I'm just really glad that, you know, things are going well for your business.

Right. Yeah. Me, too.

Thank you.

For everything.

It wouldn't have been the same without you.

No. It would have been. I mean, you would've

found your audience eventually, with or without Adora. Trust me.

What you're doing is incredible. You've really found your niche.

It's not just that, I...

I genuinely don't know that I could have found my way if...

if you hadn't shown up when I asked you to.

Yeah, well it's...

It's been my pleasure.

Thank you.

This post was supposed to be about how recapturing memories from your youth,

can be a beautiful way to spend a day at Christmas, and that's true...

But, I also want to talk to you about letting go and going with the flow.

Hey.

Hi.

Look at this. She's really doing it. Look at how many likes she has.

She said she's already getting event bookings.

Look at that smile.

What?

Well, it's obvious you really like her.

No-no-no-no-no-no-no.

Okay, the deal was that I help get her back on her feet and

help her launch her business and get her life moving forward again.

In exchange, I get to keep writing as Adora without her interference.

Come on, though. Go sweep her off her feet!

She broke up with the man that she thought she would marry two weeks ago.

Adam.

We both know in this business, love is...

mysterious.

Sometimes, it shows up when you least expect it.

And sometimes it shows up when it's inconvenient.

Okay, Ebenezer Scrooge.

Oh, hey!

Look, she announced she's doing her first public event later today.

It's a pop up hot chocolate bar.

Come with me?

No.

No. You know I hate that Christmas winter, stand outside stuff in the cold.

Plus I got to go to my sister's for dinner anyway.

Sorry.

You might like it?

Maybe...

If it gets unseasonably warm out in the next hour.

I gotta get you a warmer coat.

Aw, you're a good guy, Adam.

Don't be so good you let something great pass you by.

I'll take the coat, though.

One, two...

Yeah. Oh.

Mr. Aunt Adora, I presume?

Oh shush, you!

He's practically part of the business.

Uh-huh.

Oh. I have to remember to post a reminder on social media.

- Okay. - I really hope people come.

They will. Your following has gotten kind of substantial.

People love what you're doing.

Festive holiday dates for everyone. I mean, it's great. Come on.

It's not exactly revolutionary, but

-—but it's relatable.

Who wants aspirational couples content in this day and age?

- Right? So passé! - I don't. Yeah.

And your pictures have been so cute!

I'm getting those solo Santa Christmas cards done.

- You are? - Yes.

- I love that! - I'm so excited.

Oh, thank you guys for coming.

Merry Christmas.

Zoe?!

Hi!

This is magical.

I'd hire you in a heartbeat.

Oh, Emma, thank you so much for coming.

Hi, Joe.

Looks good, very festive.

- Thank you. - Okay.

Is you know who here? Because I need to get a look at him.

Adam?

Yeah!

Oh, he will be here in a couple of minutes. He just went to go get

some candy canes because our peppermint hot chocolate is almost sold out.

Well, I better go get one now then.

Okay.

It's not fair that Lauren's gotten all this time seeing him

and spying on you two.

I promise you're not missing anything.

Okay.

Do you think Joe's been acting a little off?

Emma,

I think Joe is always a little off.

But it's one of the things I love about him.

Right.

Where'd he go?

Oh, he...

He literally just went inside to get a hot chocolate.

Oh, right.

Why don't you go get one with him?

- Okay. - Okay.

Look at this!

It's hopping!

Yeah, I guess people are really liking what we're doing.

Well what you're doing.

And congratulations, by the way.

Thank you.

Yeah.

Oops, sorry.

- Hi. - Hi, hey! Just...

You know, I'll go give these to Lauren.

- Okay. Thanks. - Okay.

I thought you were gonna grab a hot chocolate?

Oh, Emma's in line.

Oh, okay.

I...

Can...

Can I talk to you for a second?

Yeah! Of course!

Oh, yeah. Okay. Let's...

Why don't we go in here?

And we'll find a spot.

For all my talk of love and romance and self-discovery,

I think the best part of the holiday season is gathering together

with the people we care about.

Thank you to everyone who came out to our little pop up event.

You lit up my day.

And to those of you who missed it,

don't worry, there will be many more coming soon.

And...

Post.

Okay.

Hey.

Oh, Zoe, hi!

Hey!

Congrats on last night.

Thank you.

Closer and closer to poaching me from under Penny's nose. Right?

Speaking of which, I have five minutes for my break.

So, do you mind if I eat while we talk?

Oh, not at all. No. And that actually might be happening sooner than we think,

because my inbox was flooded with requests this morning.

Exciting! So, should I quit now or tomorrow?

- Oh. No, no, no. No, no. Just... - When? When?

I want to make sure I can pay you first.

Okay, fine.

I saw you talking to Joe last night.

You did?

Is he leaving me?

Emma... You seriously think that I could know something like that

and not tell you immediately? Of course not.

Okay. I just love him so much.

Okay, Emma.

You have nothing to worry about.

Deep breath. Okay?

Better?

Yeah.

- Okay. Good. - Thank you.

You're welcome.

Is music Terry working today?

Oh, mhmm.

He's by the weird tree, at the creek, where he takes his breaks, you know.

Of course. Okay. I have to go talk to him, but enjoy your sandwich.

- Thank you. - See you soon.

- Bye! - Okay, bye.

Yeah, Penny. I'll be right there. I just need 74 seconds.

It's freezing tonight.

I know you're telling me.

Hey...

Listen,

I was wondering if you might be able to help me with another

Adora column, since you're so good at it?

Well, I have been reading her for, like...

Well not forever, but it feels like it.

So...

Someone wrote in and

they don't know how to tell a friend, how they really feel about them.

Well, how does this person really feel?

Well, I think that they...

They're playing, "“It's a Wonderful Life"”!

What's that?

Wait, are you serious?

"“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets it wings."”

Okay. That's it. We're going.

Is this what we're doing for date number eight?

It is now. You're constantly telling me to be more spontaneous,

and it's freezing.

Okay. Anything to get out of this cold.

"“Every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings."”

It's amazing. Right?

Yeah. Honestly, it was.

It really makes you think, you know?

Life is precious.

You get it.

Oh, man. I really forgot how cold it was out here.

You know what, here...

Oh no, no-no, no-no. Keep that.

Thank you, though.

Yeah.

So are you...

Are you still gonna walk?

Yeah, I think I might. I'm just... I'm so close.

Yeah. Well I should walk you then. You know, just to make sure you don't

freeze.

It's what a good friend would do.

Yeah, friend. Yeah.

So anyway-—

This was really-—

You go first.

No, you.

Nothing, this...

This was just really fun.

Yeah, it was.

So what are you going to write about it?

I don't know?

I think I might need to take tonight to think about it.

May I?

For the warmth.

Yeah.

I'm just this way.

Bye. Goodnight!

Oh!

Hey, you!

Hi!

You're glowing!

Yeah, it was fun!

It's nice to have a friend.

You have friends, okay?

I'm a friend. That's not a friend.

We're friends!

Zoe...

Be honest, okay?

Okay. I've been trying to suss him out, but

I really don't think he likes me like that.

He definitely does. All right, I know the look...

And he has the look. And so do you, by the way.

Yeah.

You have it.

Okay... if you want me to get into this then you need to make me a hot chocolate

because it is cold outside.

Okay. All right. I can do that. All right? But you...

You get your jam-jams on, and it's movie night.

Jam-jams?

- Yeah, jam-jams. Yes! - Jam-jams! Okay!

Adam is great, I just...

I don't know, am I ready to fall in love again, so soon?

Mm... yeah. Well, that's... That's up to you.

I just- I don't want to stumble into something that has the potential

to be wonderful and then mess it up.

Yeah. That's totally fair.

Hey, don't listen to me. Okay? You can take your time.

Just don't let waiting for the perfect moment in your life, be the enemy

of a very good thing, that's right in front of you.

Okay?

Very, very good thing.

Lauren!

Like, so good. Okay? Like it's...

A friend! A fr- Well that's not a good sign.

No. A close friend.

Just keep reading.

While romance was in the air...

Okay!

It was wonderful to take the pressure off, what would traditionally be a

perfect setting for a date.

Yeah.

A great reminder that romance is fantastic, but not the only thing that

matters at Christmas.

Well, that settles it.

Wait, no-no. No-no-no. Settles what?

She doesn't feel the same!

Or she doesn't know how you feel. Maybe she doesn't want to take

a leap of faith, in a blog, without hearing a peep from you!

Didn't she also announce her big finale, on Tuesday, the 12th date of Christmas?

What? How do you know that? Did you read that already?

Just scroll down. I like what she does. Sue me.

She's charming and I feel all warm and fuzzy inside when I read the blog.

You old softie.

Oh! Look at the time. Just getting started and

I'm already behind. I have so many Adora emails to get to.

Don't let me hold you up.

And I think that's our time for today.

It's your office so, I'll go.

Yeah, thanks for coming in. Bye!

I learned an important lesson last night.

And not the one I expected to learn.

I put together a lovely evening for two. That turned out to be a dinner for one.

But, faced with my worst fears, alone at the holidays,

not in control of my own destiny,

I found that actually a little unexpected alone time, isn't so bad.

Perfect. It's perfect.

Okay.

Zoe! Hey. Finally...

Listen... about last night-—

It's okay. Really.

I am so, so sorry. Okay? I lost track of time. It looks like you had a great night.

I saw the blog post. Look, I messed up.

No. It's okay. It's okay. I mean, it's not like we're actually dating, right?

Right.

Look, I've been thinking, Adam. You've done so much for me...

I feel like you've, you know, done enough. So...

You can just keep writing as Adora as long as you'd like.

Zoe...

I really just don't want to rely on you and have a wrench thrown in my plans.

And you've taught me that I can do the 12 dates of Christmas on my own.

So, thank you.

Zoe just wait, please?

Oh, Adam. I'm sorry. I'm getting another call. I have to go. Goodbye.

Emma?

Hey, is everything okay?

Okay, I'll meet you there.

Okay.

Hey!

He's going to break up with me!

Emma...

You're being paranoid.

Zoe! He keeps saying weird things, and he's sweating so much!

It's been warm for December?

It just snowed!

Remember when Cary wanted to break up with you and he said he had something important

- to tell you? - Yeah, that can mean, a lot of things.

What of Joe means that?

He doesn't.

How do you know?

Because he told me.

Told you what?

How much he loves you.

He did?

It just came up naturally in conversation.

Aw.

Emma why are you really worried about this?

You and Joe are solid.

You're right.

I'm sorry.

It's just that

since you left,

I've taken on a lot of responsibility at work. And Penny is so tough.

How did you do this?

Yeah, she can be really challenging.

I'm so tired. I'm working so much.

Maybe a snack?

Yes, please! I'm starving. Thank you.

Always kept one in my bag. Breaks could be hard to come by.

See, this is why, you're such a great event planner.

You think of everything.

Emma,

if there's anyone on this planet who can do this, it's you.

Thank you.

Come here. You're going to be okay.

And you're still going to come to the party on Tuesday right?

Oh, yeah. I wouldn't miss it for the world.

Okay, good.

Yeah.

Okay. And then I'm thinking, we'll do the bows all the way along there.

Oh. That's gorgeous.

Yeah.

Oh, this is so exciting. Our baby girl's getting married!

I know! But we cannot let on until Tuesday.

Oh, yeah. You were right not to tell me sooner.

It's already eating away at me.

Oh, speaking of eating...

Oh. Not done yet. But, if these cookies are finally right,

I'll make you a gingerbread spread that would make Mrs. Claus weep with pride.

Yay!

Where's Adam?

Oh. Yeah, after he didn't show up for the date, I told him he'd done enough.

Zoe. No! What's your blog for day 11, then?

I-— I forgot.

I don't-—I don't know. What should I do?

You could buy yourself something nice? That's usually my go to for a '‘me' date.

I mean, you've earned it.

Okay.

I should probably go.

Okay.

Yeah. Get out of here.

I'll see you in a little bit?

- Yeah. Yeah. - Okay.

The Adora inbox is getting out of hand.

Let me help you!

No. It is my problem.

Which you could end. You can end at anytime.

The people need Adora.

I think you need Adora.

Well, you might be right, but people definitely keep emailing her.

Yeah, see? That is why I hate this time of year.

It's family stuff and people falling in love and big feelings.

How can you hate this time of year? It's so wonderfully cold.

And the beautiful snow and... the cookies! The cookies!

Never met a cookie I liked more than an ice cream.

And the cold? Not at selling point.

Zoe loves the holidays.

And?

Did you ever take any of your own advice? Tell her, how you feel, honestly?

No.

No, I kind of chickened out. I had an opportunity and I just let it pass me by.

Well, what's meant to be will be.

Or, you could do something about it.

Isn't she having that party on Tuesday?

Yeah.

Adam?

Zoe! Hey, I...

I'm just really sorry, again. I never meant to let you down.

Thanks. It's okay.

No. So, what do you have in mind for date number 11?

What can I do to help?

Adam look, I know you didn't mean to let me down, but you did.

But, it was important.

I know. And I get it. But that's part of the problem.

You never want to let

anyone down, so you end up letting everyone down just a little.

What do you mean?

You're always running late. You're always spread too thin.

I mean, you tell people to be open and honest, but you can't even be

open and honest with yourself.

People don't need Adora, Adam.

You do.

By constantly living in her world,

you're stopping yourself from living in your own.

It's true.

But, at least it's better than being Miss Perfect.

Excuse me?

You are so planned.

And you say it's because it's the only way to get things done. But really,

it's because you are afraid of getting hurt

and you don't let anyone in, so that no one can let you down.

Usually that works for me.

Does it? Because you're the only person that I know that could be in a

relationship with someone for years, and not know them at all.

Wow. Next time, tell me how you really feel.

Zoe, no I'm sorry.

No. It's fine.

It's the truth, right?

Good night, Adam.

What I came here to say was...

I think I love you.

Don't stop believing in love.

Bad days. Good days.

Single or married for 60 years.

Sometimes you don't see it, when it's right under your nose.

That one could work.

It could work.

Yeah. Oh, what? No gingerbread?

Yeah, I'm leaving you in suspense for tomorrow.

Did I hear you talking to someone last night?

Yes. Adam stopped by.

Oh. Big romantic gesture?

Oh, hardly. No.

He came by to apologize, and he ended up telling me

that I am so concerned with being perfect,

that I am blind to what's right in front of me.

Ah.

Oh...

Weird.

Okay. Don't the two of you start!

Oh? Oh!

I have to take this.

Yep.

That's the third call she's left to take today.

Hm. Haven't noticed.

Call me crazy, I think she's hiding something from me, too.

You know something!

- No, no, no, I don't. Don't push me... - You know! Tell me Lauren.

- I'm so bad at secrets. - Tell me Lauren, please!

Stop digging. You're going to find out soon enough, I promise you.

Oh my gosh!

Is Joe going to propose?

Oh. Thank you. Thank you for figuring that out!

I was going to explode!

Lauren!

Okay, I'm sorry, I'm sorry.

Oh!

Oh, no no no no no.

Keep these emotions in. We need these for tomorrow.

Just keep them-—keep them in.

Hold them in.

It's okay. Don't worry! I'll be just as thrilled when he actually asks!

Thank you so much for trying to hide it from me.

And how dare you try to hide anything from me?

- Oh, Sorry. - Sorry

What are the plans?

Can you tell me? Tell me everything!!

No, you... Can decorate a cookie!

Okay.

Here.

I'm going to say something controversial:

I like Adam. And I think you should give him another shot.

I don't know.

What did he do?

He didn't show up to our last date.

Did he say why?

Yes. He called and he left a message and said that he was gonna be running late.

And then he had an emergency. He had to cover for a coworker.

That sounds reasonable.

Yes. I know,

but I expected that at some point he would actually show up.

And you told him that?

Well, no. Not in so many words.

But he never showed up.

Exactly!

But, I mean, he did try to call. But...

But what? He didn't show up.

Okay. Yeah, I'm feeling a little bit ganged up on...

No! No-no-no.

We love you! We're just asking.

I might have fallen asleep on the couch.

Zoe!

It was really cozy!

Okay, I'm not going to say anything because

I don't want you to feel ganged up on, but

I am going to look at you and think it.

Okay!

Okay, fine! I will think about it.

Yes!

Grab a cookie.

Someone very kind helped me so much with the launch of this business.

They made all the difference, even if I didn't always appreciate that.

And they reminded me:

You can always find a little sweetness.

Even on the bad days.

Even when you feel alone.

Okay.

Instead of a date today...

That looks great!

Take time to look around and see all the love that's already there in your life.

Guys, this is looking amazing!

You're doing great! Thank you!

The best kind of love,

real love, is never perfect.

Woah, wait. She said love?

She did.

Well, that means I have a chance, right?

Yeah, more than a chance.

I have to go.

Yeah!

Can you cover my appointments?

Yeah. Go!

Go, go, go! Go!

Go get the girl!

Zoe.

Adam?

What are you doing here?

I...

I saw your latest blog.

And I just thought that maybe there was still a chance.

A chance?

Yeah?

That...

Well, that you needed me for...

Well, for anything.

Well, I could use some help figuring out these lights

before the guests arrive?

Great. Yeah.

Great.

Listen, before the party starts I-

Adam, I want to talk to you, too-

I'm sorry the shrimp went where?

Handle it.

Okay?

I will be here

whenever you're free.

Okay.

Thanks!

No... Terry, it should come in later.

That's great, thanks.

Okay, everyone! This is our first big event.

I know it's going to go spectacularly.

I trust you all.

Thank you so much.

- Hey! - Hey!

Would you like to try one?

Okay.

Oh, Lauren.

What now?

No, this is the best cookie I've ever tasted. I could eat a million of these.

Wait...

Are those ice cream sandwiches with gingerbread?

Oh, yeah.

You think I didn't know what you like?

I could eat a mountain of you.

Little mans!

But first,

I'm going to go get our girl engaged.

Go get '‘em, tiger!

Or second. I want more.

Hi!

Hey, Joe.

Hey!

It's time.

You ready?

- Okay. - Okay.

Hi, everyone!

I just wanted to say a huge thank you

for coming to the launch of my new business,

Zoe Sampson events.

Thank you so much.

Thank you.

But I've been thinking...

What would the first event for an event company that's focused on

finding romance or

something like that,

be without a little romance?

So,

without further ado...

Joe?

Let me not...

Emma,

I don't really have a way with words, but

I thought I'd give you the best ones that I know.

You're my sun,

my moon,

my gravity,

my summer's breeze,

my fireplace in the winter.

And I need you more than my own beating heart.

Emma,

Will you marry-—

YES!

Yes, yes I will.

Of course, I will!

Yes!

Yes. Yes! Yes.

Look!

Oh my gosh, it's amazing. Here.

I feel like you need this. You did so good!

Thank you!

Congratulations!

Oh, thank you!

I mean, who knew Joe was such a romantic?

Right?

And you...

Really went all out.

I mean, it might have been a bit much, but...

Emma deserves it.

Yeah.

To Emma and Joe!

The best of the best.

Cheers.

- Aw. - Cheers.

Say... I saw Mr. Wonderful, over there.

Did you get a chance to read Dear Adora today.

No?

I missed it. Why?

Her last column.

You're kidding?

I'll leave you to it.

I've got to make sure those ice cream sandwiches don't melt.

See you.

It was a good run.

She's retiring.

Yeah.

It's too bad. I was kind of hoping I'd find out what she said to that person who

couldn't figure out how to tell their friend how they really felt.

Yeah, well. You know, it was time to let her go and move on with my life.

You helped me see that.

Listen... About the other day-

Adam, you don't have to say anything. I was the one who overreacted and

I am so sorry.

You have nothing to apologize for, okay? Especially when I was the one who...

I didn't come here to say any of this, what I came here to say was-—

You're not moving to California, are you?

No.

Okay, good.

Good.

Do you think I could ask for Adora's advice one last time?

Sure. Yeah.

Okay. So, I know someone

who has very recently realized that she has feelings for a friend.

What would you say to her?

I would tell her...

that

she is beautiful

and she is smart,

and she is perfect

just the way that she is.

That's kind of a weird thing for me to say to my friend, but I will pass that along.

What I was going to say the other day,

and...

I know the timing is not good, but

I don't know, sometimes...

love just shows up when you least expect it.

I think that I love you, Zoe.

Adam-

And I know that you've already done your 12 dates of Christmas, but

do you think maybe you could go on one more?

Well...

I'm going to be very busy with work.

But I also believe in scheduling in the things that matter most.

As long as you're willing to play it by ear.

That sounds perfect.

More than perfect.

I think I love you too.

It might not come the way you wanted or expect it, but

love, like the magic of Christmas, will always be there.