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[train whistle]

Hi, sweetie.

-Hey. -Sorry I'm late.

How late am I?

You're not. I told you 12:00 instead of 12:30.

Just in case.

What would I do without you?

Oh, look at this display.

Oh, look at the train.

Wow.

It's so adorable.

You're adorable.

What? It's Christmas.

I mean, look at all the little lights and the sparkling snow.

And the air is so crisp.

Take a deep breath.

Yeah?

Yeah. Do it.

[exhales]

Bus exhaust.

Okay, I get it, I do.

It's the most wonderful time of the year.

Yeah.

Wait, since when are you so into Christmas?

I mean, I guess I've always been fascinated by Christmas.

Don't get me wrong, Hanukkah is the best.

But, I guess, I'm just like the nosy neighbor

peeking inside the next door garden.

Christmas. It's just so magical.

All the carols and the lights, and I mean the tree.

It's all that and more.

Yeah.

Oh, you know what? We should get going.

Maddie's always early.

All right.

Is it weird that I'm nervous to meet your sister,

even though we've been texting for weeks?

No, no.

-Yeah? -Maddie's cool.

-Okay. -You'll like her.

She was really annoying as a kid, but...

like, really annoying.

But she's cool now.

Okay.

[cheerful music]

-Leah!!!! -Hi!!!

Hi.

Leah, this is Maddie. Maddie, this is Leah.

Obviously, this is Leah.

I already have a table, so let's go.

-Okay. -After you.

So I ordered fish heads.

Fish heads?

How do we feel about that?

You know, I've never had it before.

I'm also not scared.

So I know an embarrassingly

little amount about you because of Graham.

But the internet tells me you made an app?

Yeah, it's called Veg Fleet.

So we're a food delivery network,

and we partner with eco-friendly restaurants

and transport options.

So cool.

Okay. But enough about work.

Tell me the entire story of how you two met.

And spare no details.

Well, we sort of met at work.

Well, we kind of met more after work.

We got drinks with coworkers.

But I already knew who she was.

I'd seen her in the third floor kitchen.

And what floor do you work on?

Six.

But the third floor kitchen

has one of those really cool Italian latte machines.

Yeah, because that's why he was going.

He was really just going for the latte machines.

-Lattes, right. -Yeah, of course.

But we were just like adventure buddies at first.

And Graham would just come with me

on all my fun expeditions.

And the best one was New Year's Eve when we kissed.

Finally.

We did.

And then... And then we shared locations.

This is serious.

So, has she met the parental units yet?

Not yet.

Graham, what are you waiting for? Hello?

It's not... it's not Graham's fault.

They keep making plans to come into the city

to see friends or a show, but then they end up canceling.

Yeah, that sounds familiar.

I mean, I don't blame them.

It's a really big trek,

and I'm sure they're very busy people.

I mean, my parents, they have such crazy social lives,

I could never keep a schedule like theirs.

Do you see them a lot?

I mean, I try to.

We're actually gonna see them tonight.

First night of Hanukkah. Can't wait.

I'm so excited for your first Hanukkah.

Also, you can finally see my mom's belief

that if you don't go home with leftovers,

then there wasn't enough food.

[chuckles]

Don't look.

Guys, I said don't look!

You know, the human brain can only respond

to a phrase like that by looking, right?

Who is she?

A girl I dated in junior year. Things didn't end well.

She's leaving, she's leaving. She's gone.

She left.

How did she look?

So sad and lonely and overall uninspired.

Thank you.

Leah...

Graham.

Would you like to come spend Christmas with our family?

Are you serious?

I am.

Are you serious-serious?

Because you can't play with me about Christmas, Graham.

I'm absolutely serious.

I want my parents to meet you.

Because I really, really am in love with you.

I love you.

Leah? What have you done to my brother?

Because he has never expressed an outward emotion

in his entire life,

and now he's kissing in a restaurant.

I'm speechless.

Guys, sorry.

Can I circle back to the Christmas thing, though?

Like, are your parents gonna be fine with it?

Of course.

It's just that they are... they are--

Very specific.

Do you mean particular?

Sure.

Idiosyncratic.

Also good.

Mmhmm. Well I mean

I'm sure they're great, you guys.

They made you.

Yeah.

They are something.

[notification alert]

Hold on.

Oh my mom's asking can we pick up Challah on the way.

I thought Hanukkah was all about the latkes.

Well every Jewish holiday is kind of everything

except for Yom Kippur which is nothing

and then everything.

[peaceful music]

[doorbell]

Oh, don't forget the napkin.

Mom.

Hi. We rang the bell like, three times.

No one answered.

What, you think we're gonna hear the doorbell?

Hello, sweetheart.

-Hi. Happy Hanukkah. -Happy Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah.

Mrs. Goldberg. Happy Hanukkah.

Cookie! You're here.

Hi, Dad.

You're just in time to help me shred more potatoes.

My arm is going to fall off.

Dad, why do you always do this to yourself?

Just use a food processor.

That's cheating. Right, Graham?

Absolutely.

Graham knows the value of doing hard work by hand.

[chuckles]

Your dad knows I'm a software designer, right?

Soft is literally in the name.

I know, thank you for playing along.

Um, Mom, is Sarah here yet?

Oh, yes she is and she has some great news.

Well, cuz... what do you think?

Sarah, it's gorgeous.

Isn't it?

Yeah.

Zach did a great job.

I may have dropped a subtle hint.

Not that subtle.

I love you.

I love you, too.

Oh, my gosh.

Look at my little mensch shredding potatoes by hand.

He's so cute.

You think you and Graham are next?

It would be so fun to be engaged together.

-Sarah, shh... no. -It's been a year.

It's been almost a year. It was New Year's Eve.

And you love him. He loves you.

What's the hold up?

We're kind of like a weird match, if you think about it.

If by weird you mean perfect, then yes.

Have you even talked about it?

Like, obliquely.

Okay, so...

I haven't even met his parents yet.

Although...

He did ask me to come home with him for Christmas.

-I know. - Like Christmas, Christmas?

Like actual, real, snow-covered, mulled cider,

stockings hung by the fireplace with care Christmas.

What, Hanukkah isn't enough for you anymore?

Sarah, stop. I'm not converting.

I just, I don't know, I really want to see Christmas

from the inside, you know,

like how it is in the movies.

Oh, I get that.

White Christmas paints a real pretty picture.

Or the airport scene from Love Actually.

Yes.

Can you believe Graham doesn't like that movie?

Travesty.

I know.

-Okay. Let's focus. -Okay.

What are you gonna wear?

I don't know. What do people wear?

Plaid, Christmas sweaters?

Antlers and a red nose. [laughs]

But you know what?

I'm not gonna be able to go to family dinner

at Egg Foo Yum on Christmas Day.

Egg Foo Yum isn't going anywhere.

What's important is that you get to go have fun

and experience Christmas.

And when Graham's family meets you,

they are gonna fall instantly in love with you.

Just like Graham did.

Okay, let me see this ring again, please.

Oh, my gosh, it's really beautiful.

The key to Latkes is to fry them very fast.

Otherwise the potatoes turn gray.

Because of oxidation.

Yes, exactly. Food is science.

Oh, Leah. There you are.

I made you a plate. You haven't eaten all night.

Wait, Mom, can I talk to you for a sec?

Yeah. Of course. Is everything okay?

-Mmhmm. -Are you sick?

-No. -Did you lose your job?

-No. -Is it bedbugs?

It's bedbugs, isn't it?

I knew it, I never liked that apartment building.

It is so dingy.

You can move back in with your father and I

any time you need to.

Mom.

Wait. Do you have a fever?

No, Mom, I don't have a fever. I don't have bedbugs.

I just wanna tell you that, um...

Graham invited me to have Christmas with his family.

Oh, you're finally gonna meet

the mysterious Westwood family.

I guess so.

Well, that is big news.

Mmhmm.

So you're not mad

that I'm not gonna be with you guys for the holidays?

Mad? I'm not mad.

I don't get mad. Why would I be mad?

You're mad.

We don't even celebrate Christmas.

We go to Egg Foo Yum every year.

I am sure they're going to make you

a standing rib roast

with the little white paper booties.

And the thing with the little ladyfingers

that Martha Stewart makes.

Trifle.

Exactly.

They live in Connecticut, not Downton Abbey.

I know.

Do you love him?

Mmhmm.

I do. I really, really do.

I want what you and Dad have.

[whispering]

Well, then that's all that matters.

I just hope that they like me.

Like you? They're gonna love you.

And if they don't, they have me to contend with.

Now, can you eat?

I have food.

[fire alarm buzzing]

[woman] Oh, so loud!

Broom.

Latkes aren't really latkes

unless you set off the smoke detector.

Maimonides?

Julia Child.

**[laughing]

Okay. Taste test.

Ooh. Okay.

Your dad made these.

Okay.

Mmm!

Gail Simmons from Top Chef

would say that those eat really well.

Those are a good fry.

Okay, okay. And I made these.

Okay.

Let's do it together.

All right. Cheers.

Mmm! Mmm!!! Those are perfection!

You... you are Top Chef.

Do you have, um any other hidden talents

I don't know about.

No. This is my only one.

-Flipping latkes. -Mmhmm.

Also applies to pancakes, French toast, grilled cheese.

Mm.

Question.

What were you and my dad talking about over there?

Nosy lady.

What? You guys were having

a very intense conversation.

Well, he was answering

some questions I had about, uh, blintzes.

Hmm. Right. They're not dinner.

They're not dessert.

What are they?

Are you sure about me going back for Christmas

to meet your folks?

Eleanor, you are not leaving

without taking some food. Jonathan!

I mean, they can't be any nuttier than my family.

Well, let's just say my family's

very different than... this.

Well, I'm really excited to meet them.

[knocking] Hello.

Hi. Come in, come in.

Okay. I have something for you.

I was gonna wait to give it to you later for Hanukkah

but I just... I wanna give it to you now.

Ta da!

Wow.

Isn't it amazing?

It's something.

I got myself a matching one, too.

-Really? -Yeah.

I mean, you said that your parents like to dress up

for Christmas at their house, so...

Yeah, I... I think I... I kinda meant it's fancy.

Yeah.

Did I go overboard?

No, no, no.

I love that you're bringing your A-game to Christmas,

I really do.

I just want to make sure that, you know,

Christmas with my parents lives up to your expectations.

No, I mean, I want to get Christmas right.

You can't really get Christmas right.

Yeah. No, I know.

I'm just, I'm really excited for my first Christmas.

And also to see where you grew up and, you know,

get to know your family.

Okay.

Well, in that case, do you want to know

one of my mom's favorite holiday traditions?

Yeah.

Writing letters... -Mmhmm.

--to Santa.

Oh, cute.

This was serious business when we were kids.

We still do it every year, actually.

Want to try one?

Yeah.

Um...

What does one write in a letter to Santa?

Well, I'm sure there's something you can think of.

No?

Sleep on it.

I'll get this to the big guy in red tomorrow.

Okay.

Did you ever think when we first met

that we would be here now...

in love and sharing our family's traditions?

Only in my wildest dreams.

It's gonna be great, right?

Yeah. Yes. Yeah.

But that's a tomorrow adventure.

Okay.

First, we celebrate the last night of Hanukkah.

Oh, yeah.

Should we light the menorah?

Yes. Let's do it.

What do you call this one again?

The shamash.

-The shamash. -Mmhmm.

Okay.

[Jewish prayer] Baruch atah Adonai,

*Eloheinu Melech ha-olam,

*asher kid’shanu b-mitzvotav,

*v-tzivanu l’hadlik ner

*shel Hanukkah.

Amen. Happy Hanukkah.

Happy Hanukkah.

Okay, so, Mitch and Barbara.

Yes, but don't call her Barb.

Noted. Any other topics that are off-limits?

Um, just the usual.

Like politics, culture, change, technology...

Sports.

Sports. Yeah, she hates sports.

She kind of goes, like, dead behind the eyes.

Copy that.

Oh, and maybe don't tell them

that you're not going to business school,

even though you definitely said that you were

going to buckle down and get serious

after your year of backpacking across Asia was finished.

Is that true? You're not going to business school?

No, I am not.

But I am starting an artisanal pickle company

with some of my friends.

That's pretty cool.

And I will wait

until they're both in good moods to tell them.

In good moods at the same time?

Good luck with that.

Oh, Mom likes to talk about gardening.

Oh, Graham mentioned that, actually.

I actually said she likes commenting

on other people's gardens.

I think the word you're looking for is criticizing.

Okay, what about your dad?

What does he like to talk about?

[together] Apps.

Like appetizers?

No, more like applications.

Well, does he know that I design apps for a living?

No, but I can't wait for you to tell him.

Okay.

[cheerful music]

Looks nice, huh?

Nice? It's... it's beautiful.

Oh, my gosh, is this even real?

It looks like a postcard.

It's real. I can assure you.

It's very, very pretty on the outside.

Yoo-hoo! Over here!

But very, very weird on the inside.

Hello!

The ornaments are not going to hang themselves, you know.

Come on.

Did she just say ornaments?

Yep.

Am I dreaming?

Oh my gosh, look at this. Look at this Graham.

This little goat.

Is it a goat or is it a lamb?

Yeah, I think that's a lamb. Okay.

Mom, this is Leah.

Hello.

Hi, Mrs. Westwood.

It is so nice to meet you!

Oh, okay.

Welcome to our home. We are thrilled to have you here.

Grahamlin.

Good to see you.

Oh, honey, I have missed you.

Now, I want you to go put your bags down,

because we have to get this big tree decorated by 3:00.

Okay.

And Madeline.

Mom.

Oh, that's new.

Mitchell!

I'm gonna put my stuff away.

Yeah.

Grahamlin?

Oh. Like gremlin.

Yeah. No, I got it.

Hey, what's happening at 3:00?

I don't know, but we're about to find out.

-Oh. -Dad!

Hello there.

[laughs]

Hey, this is my girlfriend, Leah.

Leah, this is my dad.

Oh, hi.

Sorry, I'm a hugger.

It's okay. Welcome, welcome.

Hey. So I hear you two work together.

Yeah, kind of.

Well, he works in software design,

and I'm app development.

App development? That's fantastic.

Anything I would have heard of?

Uh, Veg Fleet?

Veg what?

[together] Fleet.

Yeah, it's efficient and sustainable food delivery.

And we use biodiesel converted vehicles

and partner with eco-forward establishments.

I didn't understand a single word you said,

but it sounds amazing.

She's smarter than you, I can tell.

It's true, it's true.

You know, I've got a couple ideas myself

that I would love to share with you.

-Oh yeah? -Yeah.

I would love to hear them.

-Fantastic. -Mitchell!

Ooh. Duty calls.

Okay.

See you.

Okay.

Oh my gosh.

Okay.

-Up the stairs we go. -Okay.

Let's go.

Oh, my gosh, there's another Christmas tree.

Just back here.

Okay.

Here it is.

Oh, my gosh, it's so cute.

Oh, apologies Leah,

my gift wrapping has overtaken the guest room.

No, no. It's okay.

It's wonderful.

Oh, it's wonderful.

I'm so happy you're here.

Me too.

Hey, are you hungry? We didn't get lunch.

Yeah, I could, uh...

[Mrs. Westwood] Where is everybody?

I guess we got to go.

You, uh... you take a minute

and come down when you're ready, okay?

Okay.

[exhales]

Now here is everyone's Christmas schedule.

Oh.

My gosh. This is amazing.

Okay, what do we have? Decorate tree.

Gingerbread house contest.

This sounds so great.

Well, I'm delighted that you think so.

And just so you know,

we do things a little differently here

regarding presents.

We each just do one present on Christmas Eve

and then the rest on Christmas Day.

It's tradition.

Great.

Uh, Mom, there is, like, no down time in here.

Oh, no. That's where you're wrong.

Last page.

You will have a whole eight hours to sleep every night.

Oh.

Great.

Okay.

Oh, and speaking of sleeping,

here are this year's Christmas pajamas.

Oh, nice.

Christmas pajamas.

For you.

Stop. Oh my gosh.

Oh!

Uh...

Mom doesn't like it when you rip the wrapping paper.

Oh!

That's my bad. I should have told you.

Sorry. Beautiful paper.

Oh, I love... them.

They're beautiful.

Mom, these are huge.

-No. -I said medium.

They're... they're perfect.

Thank you so much.

We wear them on Christmas Eve

and also again together on Christmas morning.

Got it.

Well, all righty then. Shall we start decorating?

[laughing]

Oh, my gosh, a sugarplum fairy.

I have had visions of this dancing in my head all week.

Looks like you.

Oh, and I almost forgot.

I also ordered us personalized Santa hats

for snowman making with The Hempsteds.

Yay!

Oh. Who are the Hempsteds?

Oh, our dear, dear friends.

Right, Graham?

Oh, boy.

Yeah. They're, uh, good friends.

Oh.

The bunny, my favorite.

You remember when Bunny gave me this bunny?

Every year about the bunny.

It's just an ornament, Mother.

It's special.

Oh, I forgot, I have something for you.

Oh, Leah.

Why thank you.

Is this mold?

No. It's moss.

It's a terrarium.

It's a terrarium.

-Oh, a terrarium. -Yeah.

Graham mentioned that you're an avid gardener.

I am.

Yeah, it's actually also an ornament.

So you can hang it on the tree.

And it's a self-contained ecosystem

so it doesn't even need water.

You can... you know what?

You can put it wherever you want

because you know, it's... it's, uh... it's your tree.

I think it's really cool, Mom.

It's unique.

Thank you, Leah.

Mmhmm. You're welcome.

It's nice.

Does she hate it?

She loves it.

You know what would be a really cool idea?

*-Huh?

Is an app that could help you map out

how to hang ornaments on a tree.

-Mitchell. -Yeah.

How can an app do that any better than I can?

Leah. Come here.

I am going to teach you our ornament hanging system.

Okay. That's a good idea.

Thank you.

Go get 'em.

Voila.

Now imagine the tree is divided into quadrants.

-Yeah. -Yes.

Here we go with the quadrant.

And each quadrant should contain

an equal number of types of ornaments,

all hung in exactly four-inch intervals.

Okay, I got it, I got it.

Four inches. Okay.

I have jingle balls.

Here. Ha, ha, ha!

This is so fun.

Um, okay.

What time is dinner?

Are you hungry?

No.

Would you like some seaweed?

Oh, yeah. Do you have sushi?

Ah, even better.

Oh.

I live on this stuff.

You do?

Cheers.

Mmm.

It's delicious.

Thank you.

Where's the restroom?

Just up the stairs and to the left.

[Sarah] Hey, how's it going?

Is it everything you hoped for?

Is it like a real live Christmas carol?

Yes. It's beyond.

Does it smell like freshly cut pine trees and mulled wine

like you're inside a Williams-Sonoma?

Yes. All of the above.

I'm in the bathroom right now,

and there is literally Santa Claus toilet paper.

Leah, are you hiding in the powder room?

No! Yes.

No.

Mrs. Westwood didn't like my hostess gift.

[Sarah] The terrarium!

It was so cute.

[Leah] That's what I thought.

Also, this is so weird. There's no food.

What?

Like, just snackies and chips and stuff.

No, no. Like nothing.

I mean, other than a really upsetting bite of seaweed.

But we got here at 1:00, right?

Dinner isn't until 6:00,

and we have been decorating the tree the entire time.

Not one person has offered a bowl of pretzels

or nuts or anything.

There's been no snacks, Sarah. No nosh.

[Sarah] I'm sure there will eventually be some kind of meal,

but for now, can you sneak out and grab something to eat?

There's gotta be a gas station or something close by.

I mean, you're still in America.

And of course they like you.

Just give them a chance to get to know you.

After all, you might be a permanent fixture

at their table.

Sarah.

[Sarah] What? I bet he's going to pop the question

before the holiday is over.

Okay, I'm calling you later.

-Oh! -Oh.

Hi.

-Hello. -Hi.

I was just, uh, seeing a man about a horse.

Of course.

Well, we thought we were done decorating,

but Mitchell just found the box

of porcelain snowflakes. Can you believe that?

I cannot.

No.

Come down and join us when you're ready, hm.

Okay.

Yeah.

Oh, we'll be having dinner soon, dear,

if you want to change your clothes.

Right. Of course.

[Mrs. Westwood] Okay. This is upper quadrant...

Psst! Graham.

[Mitchell] This is... this is good.

[Mrs. Westwood] Yeah.

Hey. Does your mom hate me?

What? No, of course not.

Did something happen?

I mean, she told me to change my sweater for dinner.

Is this is not a good Christmas sweater?

This is a terrific Christmas sweater.

It's very festive.

Thank you.

I mean, it's baby's first Christmas.

I know, hey, you're doing great.

Come here.

You're doing great.

Thank you.

Hey, is dinner soon?

Oh, I hope so. I'm starving.

I think my mom said she's making roast beef,

all the fixin's.

Oh, yum.

Cheer up, little elf.

Santa's coming so soon.

Let's go.

Okay, you go first.

Ah!

Ah.

Right there my darling.

Thank you.

I didn't know everybody was going to be so dressed up.

I said it was going to be fancy.

I thought you meant fancy like this.

No, I just meant, like, the regular kind of fancy.

Oh.

Can I help you with the rest?

Oh, no.

That's everything.

Oh, I forgot the rolls. I'll be right back.

Leah.

Mm. Yeah.

I forgot to mention Mom's a terrible cook,

but we make sure she doesn't know we think that.

Okay.

Thank you.

Food looks delicious, Mom.

-So good. -As usual.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

Can I have some salt?

That is... please pass the salt.

Please pass the salt.

Remember your manners.

[chuckles]

Thanks.

Mmm. Amazing. Thank you.

Anyone want to hear a joke?

Yes.

Yeah, sure.

Yeah, sure.

-Yeah. -Sure.

So, um, there's this older couple,

and they go to London for a trip,

and they come home

and they have their friends over for dinner,

and they're telling them, you know

how great the trip was and how much fun they had.

And the friend asks the older guy,

where did you guys stay in London?

And the older guy stops and, you know,

he thinks for a moment and he says,

what's the name of that flower,

the one that's really beautiful,

smells amazing, has thorns.

And the guy says, a rose.

And the older guy says, right.

Rose, what's the name of that hotel

we stayed at in London?

[all laugh]

So how old was this older couple?

Um, old.

Just really old.

Like, um, one hundred... and ten, 110 years old.

This marinade is so good. Thank you.

Delicious.

Mmhmm.

Mmm.

It's A1 sauce.

Oh.

So, Leah, um... what does your family do for the holidays?

Oh, um, well, the whole family,

we all get together and we have this big

Hanukkah celebration.

We have latkes, which are just potato pancakes.

-They're amazing, by the way. -Yeah.

I made them.

Graham ate so many of them.

And then we have sufganiyot, which is just jelly donuts.

And all the kids, they play dreidel and they get gelt,

which are these little chocolate coins.

Um, yeah.

And then we usually just all get

Chinese food on Christmas Day.

That sounds cool.

You... you what?

Uh, Chinese restaurants are usually open on Christmas day.

So...

Leah's actually been to China.

Yeah, I went to the World Conference

on applied engineering.

Um, and, you know, I never thought that I would try

a blowfish, but I did and it was delicious.

Wow, that does sound exciting.

I thought blowfish was poisonous.

Oh, only the ovaries, Dad.

Oh.

[laughs]

Well, well...

you learn something new every day, don't you?

You know, that is the kind of global knowledge

that we could use down at the bank, you know.

Let me tell you.

[Mrs. Westwood] Mmhmm.

I'm just saying that the option

is always there for you

to join the old family biz, as they say.

Yep, that's what they say.

Oh, you know what would be a clever idea?

Is an app that would tell you

where all the mailboxes are in the entire world,

and they don't have that, you know.

Don't you just hate having to drive around

looking for mailboxes? Crazy.

Billion dollar idea, Dad.

Thank you, son.

Meat, broccoli and rolls.

[Sarah] That was the whole dinner?

The whole thing.

[Sarah] That is violent.

Does Graham know you left the house?

No.

Everyone went to sleep at like 7:30,

so I slipped out the back like a thief.

Why is nothing open?

[Sarah] Where are you?

Oh, you know what?

Hold on a second. I think I found something.

I'll call you back.

[Sarah] Good luck.

Hi.

Hi.

Oh.

-Hi. -Hi.

Just these please.

Thanks.

Oh. Hungry?

Mmm.

Those are my favorite too.

Right?

Mmm. So good.

Mmm.

I'm spending Christmas with my boyfriend's family

and there's no food.

Like no snackies or no food at all?

Like very little.

In my family, snacking at Christmas

is like an Olympic sport.

Right.

What's wrong with these people?

I do not know.

Maybe they're one of those families

who only shops for and cooks one meal at a time.

Sorry. What is that sweet, sweet aroma?

Gingerbread loaf. Freshly baked.

Want a slice?

Yes, I absolutely do.

Mmm.

This is the first time that I'm meeting Graham's family.

My cousin thinks that he's gonna propose on Christmas,

but I'm not really sure.

I don't really think his mom likes me.

And what if he's like,

I can't marry someone that my mom doesn't like?

And, I mean, I can't change who I am.

I don't think you have to.

You just have to be you and trust that it's enough.

Mmm. Thanks.

I'm Leah, by the way.

Tricia.

Nice to meet you, Tricia.

This is the best thing I've ever eaten in my life.

I always say there isn't much in life that can't be solved

with a little something to eat.

You get it.

All right.

I should probably go before they realize that I'm gone.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Leah.

[peaceful music]

[door opens]

Graham, what are you doing?

I'm starving.

Me too!

Shh! Come with me.

Okay. So what... what is it that you're making?

My emergency mac and cheese.

Oh. Okay.

I always keep a stash for moments like these.

Can you pass me the can opener?

I think it's in that drawer.

Yes.

Thank you.

Mmhmm.

You okay?

Your mom took my ornament off the tree.

She's finicky about the tree.

Don't read too much into it.

Okay.

But do admit that it's strange?

Okay. It's strange.

But has your mom never done anything strange?

Well, yeah. Of course.

See, moms are strange.

Look, Christmas has a funny way

of bringing out everyone's quirks.

And my parents have a lot of them,

especially my mom.

She thrives on routine.

Having you here has shaken things up.

Not in a bad way, not in a bad way.

But it takes some adjusting for her.

I mean, I get it, I'm kind of like that too.

Kinda?

Okay, here's the thing.

Can't forget the panko crust.

Look at that. Don't be shy.

She's gonna love you.

She's gonna love me.

And you're gonna love this.

She's gonna love me.

She's gonna love me.

[oven timer dings]

This will make everything better.

Thank you.

Of course.

Much better.

Shall we dig in?

Absolutely.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Welcome to my video on how to decorate gingerbread houses.

Follow along and you'll look like an expert overnight.

[peaceful music]

Morning.

Oh! Leah.

I'm sorry, but you missed breakfast.

Oh. No problem.

I already sent Graham and Madeline out

to do some last-minute Christmas prep

for our gingerbread house activity,

and I have to do some things for the Christmas pageant

and I cannot find my phone.

Well, do you... do you want me to call it?

Oh, honey, now, how is that going to help?

I don't have it.

Well, um... It would ring.

Oh.

Yes. Please.

[telephone ringing]

[telephone ringing nearby]

Hello?

Oh.

This is embarrassing.

No. It's not.

I'm... I'm always like, where are my sunglasses?

And then they're on top of my head.

Right.

Hey, can I do anything else to help you?

No. Thank you.

You have solved my biggest problem of the day.

And later tonight,

we are going to make some gingerbread houses.

Okay. Yay!

-Okay. Bye. -Bye.

Actually--

Yeah.

If you don't mind,

could you please drive me into town

so I can type out a list on the way?

Yes, for sure.

Well hurry, please. I am so late.

Come on.

Yeah.

Oh my goodness, what am I thinking?

Thank you, Leah.

This is so helpful.

Yeah.

I'll just be at the hall for about 20 minutes.

*Uh-huh.

I guess you won't be going into any stores

in your pajamas.

Well, it's actually a lounge set, but...

I shall meet you right back here.

Oh. I'm not...?

Well, okay.

Oh.

How fun.

Hi.

Hi!

Welcome into Mrs. Rabbit's Hutch.

It's a pop up from our main store a few blocks down.

It's all so beautiful.

I know.

Can I offer you a warm cinnamon beverage?

Yes, please. Thank you.

Oh, my gosh, these are so cute.

You know I actually think I'm gonna get this mug.

[both gasp]

[glass smashing]

Not sure I like the sound of that.

I'm so sorry... Mrs. Rabbit?

I, of course, I will pay for everything.

If you insist.

They're $150.

Total?

Each.

Wow.

Plus the mug.

Right. Sure.

Shall I pack up the pieces for you?

Um... I'm okay. But thank you.

We appreciate your business.

Yeah, well, merry Christmas, I guess.

So, wait, where is all this candy from?

Oh, I wouldn't eat it.

Oh...

Mom's been collecting it since, like, the late '90s.

All right, all right.

It's time we explain the parameters

of gingerbread house building to Leah.

Oh, well, I actually have a master's

in fluid engineering, so.

Well, Mr. Westwood was referring to the parameters

of the contest.

It's a what now?

Contest.

It's a contest?

That's what makes it fun.

Hm.

Hm.

I mean, it is intrinsically fun

to build houses out of cookies, but.

You're gonna do great.

All right. Everyone will have one hour

from the time that I start this clock.

And I will be the roving assistant and also the judge.

And in keeping with tradition,

the winning design will be displayed

at the Christmas pageant, Christmas Eve.

And the time starts... now.

Madeline. Piping.

*

-Hey. -[Maddie laughs]

I'm gonna need more glue.

I'm gonna need more glue. Big ball!

So what are we going with here?

Swiss chalet.

Austrian gasthaus.

So I was going for a Jingle Bells theme,

but now I'm pivoting to Santa's workshop.

How are we on timing?

Oh, 24 minutes and 30 seconds to go.

Twenty-four minutes and 30 seconds, people!

Don't crowd me.

That's time.

Oh!

All right. Icing bags down.

Hands up!

Ohhh!!!!

Good effort, son. Yeah.

Whoa!

Leah, this is... incredible.

Thank you.

Like, Dad. Look at this.

Like the chimney is smoking, like individual shingles.

The attention to detail is just...

There's like breeze and the shingles are...

Oh my gosh, it's Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Did you travel with your own dry ice?

I have my ways.

Pretzels, Marshmallows.

Pretzels for the walkway. That's ingenious.

Nicely done. That's a 5.5.

You know what I think?

I think it's better if we don't judge

the gingerbread houses.

What? Why not? You did such a good job.

No, no, no.

I think it's... I think it's a four-way tie.

No.

We always judge the gingerbread houses,

and the best one goes to the pageant.

That is our tradition.

Well, if we're going on merit.

Just judge them as if you did not know who made which one.

But, uh... I do know.

Mitchell.

Okay. Scoring all across the categories.

Design. Precision.

Imaginative candy usage.

Color story.

Uh... yeah.

Leah has scored...

Um... pretty... pretty top mark.

-Okay. -In all.

So... her's wins?

I... I... I think that's obvious.

Mmm. Well then...

that's that.

[applause]

No. We don't... we don't... we don't need to clap.

Congratulations.

Thank you.

Where did you learn such sophisticated technique?

Just watched some YouTube videos.

Oh.

YouTube?

Well you will have to show me those videos sometime.

Okay.

Well, I think I shall go to bed early.

We have a big day tomorrow.

Good night everyone.

-Good night. -Good night.

-'Night, mom. -Good night.

Oh! App idea. Glue tube.

Mitchell!

Right. I'll be joining her.

Excuse me.

-Goodnight Dad. -Good night.

Good night.

Good night guys.

'Night Madd.

Why didn't you tell me?

Tell you what?

To throw the contest.

First of all, it's so weird it's a contest.

Second of all, it was not fun to win.

But your house turned out great.

I know it did because I studied.

I'm someone who likes to study and you know this about me.

So again, I ask you,

why didn't you tell me to let your mom win?

Maybe I didn't want her to win.

I don't know.

Oh, I didn't realize you were an agent of chaos.

I didn't know you were a gingerbread house savant.

Okay, so tell me, what are we-- what are we doing tomorrow?

Oh, right.

Um, we are building snowmen with the Hempsteds.

Oh, fun. Who are they again?

They're family friends.

Uh-huh.

Yeah, we've known them forever.

They have a daughter who, uh, was...

Was she your girlfriend?

Uh, we were kids, you know.

We went out, but, uh, it's nothing.

Okay, well, I mean, I'm sure they're great,

and I look forward to meeting them.

Yeah.

-Hey, you know what? -Huh.

This whole thing has been a lot.

Mmhmm.

You've been such a good sport

about all this crazy family activity stuff.

Mmhmm.

I was thinking maybe you and me

could go for a little walk tomorrow.

Yeah.

Just me and you.

We can exchange those oversize pajamas.

Mmhmm.

Check out some Christmas stuff.

Yeah, that sounds really fun.

It's a date.

It's a date.

[Instrumental "Joy to the World"]

Yeah. I love this place.

*

Ooh!

Wow, that's stunning.

Look how cute these are!

Wow.

Oh my God!

These could be like earrings.

[Santa chuckles]

[camera clicks]

All right. Any other rules I should know about?

Uh, yes.

You're never fully dressed without a smile.

So don't leave home without one.

Okay, Annie. I'm serious.

No, no, it's smooth sailing from here.

Just keep being your wonderful self.

Okay.

My sister and I, we used to be obsessed with this thing.

We used to say it was the Polar Express

and play train conductor and passengers.

Oh, you guys must have been such cute little kids.

I was 14.

Oh, not as cute.

Wow. Oh.

Oh.

[toots horn]

Okay, so... what was... what was your favorite

Christmas memory growing up?

I don't know. I guess it was the anticipation.

Like, it was almost better not knowing

what the gifts were than opening the gifts themselves.

Right. Like it could be anything.

The possibilities were endless.

Right.

And then every so often,

you'd get something that was just exactly perfect.

The perfect thing.

Mmhmm.

And you wouldn't think about

any of the other possibilities

because it was just exactly right.

Mmm.

Hold on a sec.

Last piece.

Gum?

No, thanks.

You sure?

Yeah.

We should go.

Yeah.

I don't want to be late for snowman building.

Hope you got coal in your stocking, Mrs. Rabbit.

What was that?

What? No, nothing.

[doorbell]

Well, hello there, Graham.

Who is it?

Say it's carol singers.

Love Actually. Nice.

*-Yeah. -It's carol singers.

What?

Never mind.

See, I told you, it's a classic.

Come in, come in.

Thank you.

Make yourselves at home.

Thanks so much.

Wow.

Graham.

Mrs. Hempsted, lovely to see you.

Oh. You too.

This is Leah.

Leah, this is Mrs. Hempsted.

[in unison] So nice to meet you.

Thank you for having us.

No problem.

Graham, there's someone here who's very anxious to see you.

-Oh. -Graham?

[gasps]

[under her breath] Oh, my.

Graham cracker.

Oh, I'm so happy to see you!

Hi.

Hi, I'm Leah.

Julia Hempsted. Nice to meet you.

Nice to meet you.

Wait, I know you.

Yeah.

You broke my vases.

Or your vases broke when they hit my arm.

Hard to say.

It was an accident.

When I took your mom into town,

I stopped at a pop-up store

and there were a couple of vases.

Is it vases or-- -- it's vases?

Vases?

There were a couple of vases that were, some might say,

precariously placed on the edge of a table.

And I... I broke them.

Oh, I'm sorry about that.

Well, we don't get many bulls running around our china shop.

[laughing awkwardly]

Well, let's let bygones be bygones, right?

It's Christmas.

'Tis the season.

Oh, I'm so happy to see you, Grammy.

Yeah.

Graham was my first love.

Yeah.

I'm sure he's told you about me.

-Yeah. -It was a long time ago.

Not that long ago. We dated for three years.

-Oh. -Off and on.

Mostly on.

Yeah, very much off in between the ons.

Oh.

Oh, Bonnie.

Oh.

Oh, Mrs. Westwood, merry Christmas.

Oh, Bunny, Bunny.

Oh. It's good to see you.

Let's talk.

Okay.

[laughing]

Good ol' Mrs. Rabbit.

I'll take your coat.

*

You didn't tell me you guys were together for three years.

Off and on, I said.

Hey, we're just friends now. I promise.

You know what?

They have a lot more food here than at my parents' house.

Nice.

You want to ransack the pantry?

Yeah.

[Mrs. Westwood]...exactly.

Graham, come and look at our old yearbook.

It's a scream.

Do you remember that kid Angus,

who, like, never went to class?

He's a literal brain surgeon now.

Come and see. Please.

Oh, I don't know.

No, no, no. It's fine.

I'm gonna get some food and... [coughs] a drink.

Can I get you that drink?

No, no, I'm good.

...thrilling opportunity.

Clever Julia. You must be so proud, Bitsy.

She did it all herself.

We were just talking about Julia opening her boutique

on Main Street right here in town.

Oh, Mrs. Rabbit. Yeah, it's adorable.

It is so adorable.

I get all my hostess gifts there.

Oh.

Retail, it's such an exciting business.

Risky, though, because, you know,

you can really lose it all, but exciting.

Good luck to her.

This is her third location.

Is it now?

She has two stores in Boston

where she lives, for the moment.

She's been enormously successful.

Now all she needs is a husband.

[coughs and clears throat]

-Sorry. -Are you okay?

Yeah.

Yeah. I'm okay.

I just went down the wrong pipe.

-Okay. -Oh.

Would you--

No. I'm okay.

Guys, are we gonna do that snowman building thing?

I'm so excited for it.

Yes, let's do it, shall we?

I am just gonna go upstairs and change,

and then we can get to it.

Great.

Yeah. Let's go.

Now, as always,

there is a theme to our snowman making extravaganza.

Since Julia has opened her new store,

we thought it would be fun if the snowmen were

an homage to the classic elegance,

that is Mrs. Rabbit.

Classic elegance.

Thank you, Mitchell.

You may use any of the supplies provided here.

As well as the snow.

Of course.

That's so funny, Bitsy.

Now break into teams of two.

You have exactly one hour, starting... now.

Mitchell! Come here.

[Mrs. Westwood] Bring the boxes.

Come on, Grammy, for old time's sake.

Oh, I don't know.

No, no, no. It's okay.

Go on. Have fun.

[Mrs. Westwood] I want that one.

Don't worry, we will have much more fun without him.

Yeah.

May I offer you some snow, madame?

Sure.

Okay, let's get started.

You got it?

Yeah.

Last one.

Oh, perfect. Oh, you are so strong.

-Me? -Yeah.

Yeah.

Thanks.

[laughs]

She is in fine form today.

I didn't realize they dated for three years.

Hey, I know this is a lot,

but I've really never seen Graham so happy

as he is with you.

Thanks.

Can't make it too good, because then I don't

wanna risk beating your mom again.

Well, no, it's a little bit different.

Fifteen, fifteen minutes!

Thank you.

Okay. Fifteen minutes.

I'm gonna go get the ears.

No...

Okay.

And snow down. Hands up!

Oh!

Oh, well done, everyone.

[all clap]

Oh, girls, you, uh, didn't quite hit the mark.

Nope. I guess we didn't.

But yours, Mrs. Westwood, yours looks... amazing.

So beautiful.

And I feel like we can all agree,

clear winner over here. Right?

It's not a contest, honey. It's an exhibition.

They're all part of a display.

A display of our families coming together through art.

This one...

Doesn't fit in.

I tried to tell you.

You guys, you guys.

Come on.

You know what this snowman is just perfect for?

A snowball fight.

Oh, no.

Stop it.

Graham!

No.

Mitchell!

-No. -Game on.

-Oh! -Stop it!

-No! -Stop it!

Okay.

-Come on, Maddie. -*You're getting in there.

Come on.

[laughs]

Oh!

Oh!

[gasps]

I am so sorry, Barb.

...ara.

...ara.

Mitchell, I think this is a very good moment

to go inside, don't you?

Yeah, sure.

I have to go.

Leah.

Leah, wait!

Leah!

Leah, where are you going?

I don't know, I don't know.

Easy, slugger.

Is something wrong?

Is something wrong?

I just assaulted your mom with a snowball.

Your ex is in love with you.

And I'm clearly just bad at Christmas.

Leah, you're not bad at Christmas.

It's not even a thing.

My mother, she'll be fine.

She's a lot tougher than she looks.

And I told you, I don't have feelings for Julia.

I never really did.

It's just something my parents pushed on me.

Yeah, because your mom loves her.

She didn't take her ornament off the tree.

Graham, I feel like an outsider around your family.

I feel like everything I do is the wrong thing.

Okay, okay, I hear you.

I feel like an outsider almost anywhere I go,

unless I'm with you.

And for the record,

I did just start a snowball fight in your honor.

True, true sacrilege.

I did appreciate that.

Did you know that she charged me $300 for those vases?

Sorry, vases.

It actually is vases.

That's what I thought.

Hey, guys.

Um, everyone's about to go home, and I think I'm going

to tell them about business school tonight.

Really?

Now, after all that?

Yeah.

Okay, well, I mean, we support you.

Whatever you want.

Okay.

[laughs]

[both singing] * Christmas is coming. *

* The goose is getting fat. *

* Please to put a penny *

* in the old man's hat. *

* If you haven't got a penny, *

* a ha'penny will do. *

* If you haven't got a ha'penny, *

* then God bless you. *

[laughs]

Bravo.

So is this... is this turkey?

Goose for Christmas Eve eve.

and turkey for Christmas Day.

Yeah, tradition.

Mmhmm.

-Oh, Mitchell. -Yeah.

Did you bring up the carving set from the basement?

Oh, well, was I supposed to?

Oh... well, I distinctly remember asking.

Maybe someone could invent an app

that would remind someone to bring in the carving set.

[Maddie] Yeah, that'd be a good one.

You know what? I'm gonna get the carving set.

Thank you.

* The carving set is coming. *

* Our son will be right back. *

* When he brings it to me *

* then I will hack. *

Oh, no.

No, no.

Okay.

You know, it's funny.

Ebenezer Scrooge always makes goose sound like

it would be so rich and delicious,

but really, it's quite lean with its own distinct odor.

[small laugh]

Is something wrong, Madeline?

She might be nervous starting the MBA program.

You know how she gets.

Oh, yes, I do.

Well, someone better figure out a way to perk up

a little bit,

or she'll get coal in her stocking.

[laughter]

I'm not going to business school.

Yet.

Ever.

[cutlery drops]

What are you saying?

I'm saying I don't need an MBA because I am starting

my own artisanal pickle company in Brooklyn.

None of those words make any sense to me.

I think that's awesome, Mads.

Hmm.

What? I love pickles.

Well, at least I can count on my Grahamlin

to stick to the plan.

What? What plan is that?

Oh, to come back to Connecticut

and work for me at the bank.

Oh, right. Yeah. That plan.

You know, it's okay, Mom, if Maddie wants to take

a couple more years to figure out

what she wants to do with her life,

power to her.

Let's just enjoy Christmas, okay?

-Mmhmm. -Yep.

This is, um... this is delicious, Mrs. Westwood.

Well, thank you.

I'm so glad that someone appreciates all the hard work

that went into this.

Yeah, and you know what would be great with this?

Artisanal pickles.

Mmm!

Right?

Gen Z.

Did you know?

[whispering] Mom, I think Grandma would be really happy.

Oh, Leah.

Oh, you don't need to clear the table.

-It's fine. -No, please.

You're our guest.

I'll get it.

Okay.

What was that about?

What? Am I not allowed to talk to my mom?

No, no. Of course. I...

Never mind.

You know, you never told me

that your plan was to move back here

and work with your dad

and lead this, like, perfect life.

Well, they're not perfect. They're my family and I--

But they are perfect, okay?

And everything has to be perfect.

It's why she took down my ornament

because it didn't fit.

Okay. I don't fit.

I'm like Alice in Wonderland. Too big, too small.

Except at least she had cake.

All I had were little shreds of goose.

Okay, I understand. I do.

Graham.

Um, will you come help me, please?

Yes, Mother. I'll be right there.

Just so you know, this... this whole thing with my dad,

the whole thing he does,

trying to get me to come back and work for him at his bank.

He does it every single time I see him.

It's... it's nothing.

Oh, we're hanging the stockings.

-With care. -[sarcastic laugh]

I got one for you, too, Leah.

Oh.

With your name on it.

Oh, that's so... cute.

All they had left at the store were novelty stockings.

Well, you know, they say the best gifts

come in small packages, so.

Like diamonds.

Oh, no, I didn't... I didn't mean it like that.

I just meant, um...

I don't... I don't know what I meant.

[yawns] I am tired. Are you tired?

Yeah, I think I could go to sleep, too.

Thank you so much for today, Mrs. Westwood.

'Night.

Don't forget about your Christmas Eve gift.

And the PJs!

Really?

Sorry.

Thank you for standing up for me.

I really appreciate it.

Of course. And they'll come around.

Well, that's what I asked Santa for this year,

so we'll see.

And they're gonna come around to you, too.

Thank you.

Oh, I know it.

Hey, guys.

Well, good night.

Good night.

-Hey. -Hey.

Sorry about downstairs.

Look, I play along with my dad

because it's easier than telling him

I'm not coming back here to work at his bank.

Let's just say it's not always them

canceling plans to see me.

Got it.

Well, I'm sorry, because I didn't...

I didn't realize that--

That I was protecting you from my family?

No, that you were protecting yourself from your family.

It's not just you that feels like you can't measure up.

Well, I see you measuring up, and maybe it's time for you

to give them the chance to see it, too.

Yeah.

You're right.

Good night.

Good night.

[sighs]

[Instrumental "O Christmas Tree"]

All right, everybody, remember, just one special gift.

And no peeking for tomorrow.

Let's get started.

Madeline.

Pencils.

Big ice cubes.

I love them.

Those are gonna look so good on you, Mom.

And I got something from me to Leah.

What?

Here, have a seat.

I got you something small for tomorrow, too.

What did you do?

Oh, wow.

Yum. Thank you.

It's, um, a gift basket.

It's from a catalog.

-Yeah. -Yeah.

Thank you.

Open it.

There's something special in there.

Here, let me help.

Ta da!

Some candied violets.

Yeah, remember you always said you loved them

when you were little.

Yeah, yeah. Yes, yes, I did say that.

Um, when I was little.

Thank you.

Oh, Graham, sweetheart, you haven't opened a gift yet.

I guess not.

What about this one from Leah.

Oh, no.

You know what, you don't have to

because I didn't... I didn't know about the tradition,

and it's the only one that I brought.

That's okay. I can open it tomorrow, if you want.

No. You know, it's fine.

Yeah, you can open it.

-Sure? -Yeah.

Okay.

You can rip it.

Oh, right.

[emotional music]

Wow.

Leah, this is... this is beautiful.

It's, um, it's every date we've ever been on.

Um, chronologically.

I mean, it's...

I don't really...

It's...

You know, it's... it's silly.

Um, I'm gonna go change into, um... not this.

[Sarah] Merry Christmas Eve, sugarplum.

-Sar... -What?

He got me a food basket.

Like a Harry and David fruit with

the cute little jackets on?

No, the kind of food basket with summer sausage

and aged cheddar.

The kind of food basket that you send to the person

who does your taxes.

Well, at least it's food.

Mmm. That's true.

But I got him a photo album

of every date we have ever been on.

And he looked at it like, like...

I don't know, like he was scared.

And Sarah, you know how people are always like,

the signs were there, I just didn't notice them.

What if this is the sign that I should have noticed?

What... what if he's trying to tell me something

without actually having to tell me?

Summer sausage is a weird way to say it.

Do you need me to come get you?

Oh, no.

No, you know what, I'll be okay.

Oh, Leah.

I just... I didn't know Christmas would be this hard.

I know.

It's so weird, it's like suddenly

Graham and I don't know each other at all.

Ugh!

Ooh! Taffy.

Are you eating in the bathroom?

Yeah.

We have to go to this Christmas pageant, too.

The theme is dress as your favorite

Christmas movie character.

Well, maybe he's just really bad at buying gifts.

Ehh. Could be.

Look, if you and Graham aren't in it

for the long haul, it's better to know now, right?

[upbeat music]

Oh ho ho ho!

It's Mitchell.

**Pretty good, right?

Yeah, let's go see.

This was constructed by Graham's girlfriend, Leah.

She's kind of a genius.

Okay, you're embarrassing me.

You know what, don't even... don't even listen to her.

I'm just saying, she's really good.

Stop.

Well, if you weren't so-- don't look!

-What? -Ex-Girlfriend.

10th grade.

Cute.

She looks like she's straight out of a Christmas Carol.

I'd love to be the ghost of her Christmas future.

Well, can I ask why we're avoiding her?

I don't have a reason.

Well, that's your reason.

Okay...

-Go, go. -Okay.

I just don't understand those people

in grimy tank tops.

Well, at least they're not in bare feet.

Mom, I can't argue with you about this anymore.

Die Hard is a Christmas movie.

This is all just not what I had in mind.

I know, I know.

Maybe it's not. And maybe that's a good thing.

Change can be a good thing, Mom.

What are you saying?

Leah.

Leah's good for me.

I just...

I want you to try to be a little more...

flexible with her, okay?

Of course.

Hm... hm.

We can be more flexible, son.

It's great to hear Dad,

because I've been meaning to tell you--

Mmhmm.

I can't come back and work at the bank.

I know. I've always known.

But you can't fault a guy for trying, right?

I appreciate you saying that.

I know you love me, son.

Listen, I got to say hi to some people,

but, uh, I want to run some ideas by you later.

Can't wait.

Oh. Well, then I was thinking I could--

Oh. Not now.

All right.

Hey.

-Hey. *-Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Whoa!

What are you?

An angel.

Can't you just see me on top of a tree?

Who's Carol Singer?

No, it's, um... it's from Love Actually.

Oh, I don't watch reality TV.

No. It's not...

You know what?

I've had a very long day

and the summer sausage was very distressing.

So I'm just going to go check out some decorations.

Leah, wait.

Actually, Graham, um, some friends from high school

wanted to say hi.

Yeah. Go, go say hi.

It'll be fun. Go.

[woman] Julia!

*Hi.

[sighs]

Mrs. Westwood.

Oh. Hello, Leah.

Hi. Are you... are you okay?

Do you need anything?

No, thanks.

I'm fine.

You're hiding in a coat check. You don't really seem fine.

Yeah, well, that's just it, isn't it?

Sometimes everything looks fine

and underneath all the trappings,

is just not fine at all, is it?

Oh, I'm so sorry, I...

Oh, honey, it's not your fault.

It's not?

No.

I thought that I ruined your Christmas.

Ruined?

How?

Well, you have this whole perfect system

of the way you like to do things.

And then I came in like a fly in the ointment

and just made everything messy.

Oh, Leah.

I like you.

But more than that, I admire you.

You are accomplished and you are independent.

And Graham is absolutely gaga for you.

You may have noticed that I am just not the best with change.

I thrive on consistency and predictability and rules.

I cling to tradition.

You know, I even make the same meals

my mother used to make.

Although, to be honest, I don't even like cooking.

I just do it because my kids rave about my food.

Yeah, I mean, of course.

-Mmhmm. -[Leah chuckles]

But maybe I've been clinging a little too hard.

I should have been more welcoming to you.

I'm sorry.

I just put so much pressure

on these small windows of time with my kids.

You're bringing something new and fresh to our family.

I'm just afraid of losing my son.

No, no, I...

I really understand,

but you don't have to worry about that.

I mean, he's... he's always going to be your son.

I'm just trying to figure out

how I can fit into all of this, and...

look, I know that change is really hard,

but I'd really like to get to know you better.

Oh.

Well, I would really like to get to know you better, too.

Oh.

Can I ask one thing?

Mmhmm.

How come you took my ornament off the tree?

Hmm?

Sorry. The terrarium.

Oh, it was so beautiful, I just...

Can I be honest with you?

-Please. -Okay.

I appreciate it, but, honey, it's just not my style.

[both laugh]

But I do love that you thought of me, though.

Yeah.

It's not very Christmassy, is it?

Well. Ehh.

Call it even for the PJs.

Even.

Leah, you make my son very happy.

And that is the best Christmas gift I could ever get.

Oh, sweetheart.

I'm gonna, um... I'm gonna go find Graham.

Okay. Okay.

Leah...

I overstepped.

I've made a fool of myself,

and it's just really hitting me now.

As I have a halo circling my head.

Look, you know, you and Graham, you have a history,

and I... I get it.

It's in the past, way in the past.

Okay, well, for the record,

I think that the halo is very cute.

Merry Christmas, Leah.

Merry Christmas, Julia.

Hey, you haven't seen Graham, have you?

Uh, yeah, I think he went outside.

Okay. Thank you.

Oh, look, it's Carol Singers.

Finally. Thank you.

Hey Tricia, have you seen my boyfriend?

He's about like, yay high dressed like Scrooge.

This is the only general store in town.

How can you be so sure?

Mom? Dad?

Cookie, what are you doing here?

What am I doing here? What are you doing here?

We came to ask for directions.

To where?

Sorry. Tricia, these are my parents.

Guys, this is Tricia.

Hi.

Hey. Hi.

Leah, what are you doing here?

Well, I was coming-- I was looking for you.

But how did you know I--

Well, I have your location.

Oh.

Why weren't you more surprised to see them?

Oh. What? What are you guys doing here?

Um, Sarah called us,

and she said that Leah was very hungry.

Naturally, we panicked.

So we just jumped in the car right away

to head over to the Westwoods.

And then we got lost

because your father doesn't like that lady's tone.

She is so condescending, that GPS person.

Honestly, who does she think she is?

So we just stopped to ask for directions

and look who we ran into.

[both] You.

It's a two-hour drive.

Oh, there's no traffic on Christmas Eve.

We made very good time.

Hour and a half without traffic, they always say.

They say that?

You know what?

Now that you guys are here,

why don't we go back to the house?

That is a great idea!

Super idea. Oh my goodness.

What is going on? This is weird.

You're being weird.

No, everything's totally cool.

Everything's totally normal.

What is going on, you guys?

Okay, well, um, first off, let me just say

I loved the photo album.

I feel like I didn't express the appropriate level

of enthusiasm because, well...

I was thinking about how I was going to pull this off.

Secondly, I'm sorry.

I'm sorry for not standing up for you in the right moments.

But I promise you,

from here on out, I will be your rock.

'Cause you never gave up.

Not on them, not on us, or on the magic of Christmas.

You're my adventure buddy, my teammate... my love.

That is the most words he has said his entire life.

Shh!

And thirdly, I didn't get you a food basket for Christmas.

I mean, technically, I guess I did,

But that wasn't the main present.

Th--

Hang on.

-Oops. -My bad.

Okay.

I'm sorry.

*[gasps]

Leah Bernadette Goldberg.

I want to spend the rest of my life with you.

Rain or shine.

Christmas and Hanukkah.

I'm in it for the long haul, if you are.

It's so beautiful.

It was my grandmother's.

My mom gave it to me to give to you.

She did?

Well, he did ask very nicely.

[laughs]

Oh, no the letter.

[laughter]

"Dear Mom and Santa.

"You always said I could have grandma's ring

"to give to the person I fell in love with

"and wanted to marry."

Well...

"I love Leah Goldberg very much,

"and I want to ask her to marry me.

"Can I please have grandma's ring to give to her?"

"Love, Grahamlin."

The ring, right.

Fits perfect.

Leah...

let's make Christmas even more special

by making it our engagement anniversary.

Will you marry me?

Yes, yes, yes, of course, a thousand times yes.

[clapping]

I love you so much.

I love you so much.

Oh, look.

[Mitchell sobbing]

Oh, honey.

It is a very emotional time.

You did good, honey.

Oh, we're gonna be mishpocha.

What?

Family.

Oh.

Let me see the ring.

Yeah.

I can't wait for my first Christmas turkey tomorrow.

Oh.

I forgot the turkey.

I... I forgot the turkey.

I am so sorry.

Don't worry. We have a very good idea.

It's a bit of a drive, but it's worth it.

Well...

This is a perfect mistake.

Perfect.

Thank you.

Welcome to the family, sweetheart.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

[both] Shh!

[whispering] Merry Christmas.

Why are we whispering?

We're supposed to be in our rooms until they're ready.

Hey, what would happen if we just went downstairs?

Like, would... would Christmas be canceled?

Or is Santa really down there?

[together] We don't know.

It's over here.

Kids. We're ready.

[all] Okay.

Oh, my gosh, where did you guys get those cute Hanukkah PJs?

Barbara got them for us.

Overnight delivery.

Well, kids, come on. It is Christmas!

Let's go!

Okay. Come on.

Whoo!

* When the snowflakes start to fall. *

* It's the family decorations*

* making memories for all. *

* It's a mistletoe in winter blizzard. *

* Perfect place to share a kiss. *

* It's the greatest time of year. *

* Oh, joy. Oh, joy. *

* You're a smile and a gift. *

* Oh, joy. Oh, joy. *

* You're on everybody's list. *

So... your evaluation of Christmas.

Is it everything you wanted it to be?

You know, I was trying so hard to get it right.

But I realized that Christmas will always be perfect.

As long as I'm with you.

* It's the songs that we're all singing. *

* And how we all know every word. *

* It's the staying up for nothing more *

* than to hear the stories we've heard before. *

* You're the reason we're all here. *

* You're my only Christmas wish. *

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