All language subtitles for A Christmas tuo Melody

Spare some change, miss

Um, I'm so sorry.
I don't have any cash on me.

You know what ?

This $5 bill was from my very first sale.

It was meaningful to me once.

Maybe it'll bring you more luck
than it brought me.

Bless you.

I like what you've done
with the place.

Haley, you are my best friend.

How could you not tell me
I've become a pack rat ?

You are a designer,

Which means you are designed
to save things,

Like this couture dress
that you designed

Out of that hideous
bridesmaids gown.

You're supposed to be helping
me pack, not unpack.

But I'm not gonna act like
I'm happy about this plan.

I don't want to see you go.

I don't want to see me go either,

But...we don't have a choice.

That little,

Little start-up was turning into a shut-down

Quicker than I knew it.

Man, I was just in over my head.

When my aunt Sarah suggested it,

How was I supposed to say no ?

My dad's house is just sitting there.

I mean, it's a free place to live.

Which is, like, a million miles away.

I just wish that we could've made it work.

Well, that would've meant
not eating or sleeping

Or seeing my daughter
for the next year.

And you know what ?

I just feel like maybe
this is for the best.

That's what people say
when they're trying to

Convince themselves of something
that they don't believe in.

Well, look at you.
You landed on your feet.

I mean, you're this amazing
wedding dress designer

For butler's department store.

Yeah, because you taught me
everything I know.

I really think this could be for the best.

You know, things haven't been easy

Since emily's father passed away.

But it's been a long time.

You're all she's really known.

Exactly. So maybe it'll be good for her

To be around some family.

You know, spending time
in my old hometown

Where, I mean, the people
really are tight-knit there.

Yeah? And if it's so great,
then why did you leave ?

To follow my dreams.

Which are...currently under
a slight revision.

Oh, hey, peanut. What you got there ?

Stuff for the recycle bin.

Why are you throwing away
your sheet music from choir ?

Everybody around here has
given up their dreams anyway.

No one is giving up their dreams.

Okay ? And people sing in silver falls, ohio.

Maybe even more so.

Your mom's right. Just because
you're moving away

Doesn't mean that you don't
get to make new friends

And keep doing the things
that you love.

I don't know. I was asking.

I'm just kidding.

You're gonna love it there
before you know it.

She's right.

Give me those.

Oh, look at you.

You were just a little,
tiny baby. You remember that ?

Yeah, you probably don't
remember that.

Hey, angel. What you doing ?

Making sure I have all my friends
e-mail addresses

So we can stay in touch
when I get to ohio.

This way, it'll almost be like
I'm not even gone, right ?

You remember that it's almost christmas ?

Have you thought about

What you want santa to bring you this year ?

Well, you still believe that

Santa grants christmas wishes,
don't you ?

But not this wish.

Listen, I know you don't
want to leave L.A.

I don't either.

But we still have each other.

And we're gonna be living
around the corner

From my aunt Sarah, who you're gonna love,

Because she's hilarious.

And for the first time ever,

You're gonna get to experience
a real white christmas.

I'm trying too hard, aren't I ?

Little bit.

Really ? Just a little ?

And a little bit of this.

And a little bit of this.
A little bit of this.

What about you, mom ?
Do you still believe ?

I think so.

I want to.

I mean, I think you're never too old

To believe in christmas wishes.

Really ?
Even at your age ?

I think I need to believe now
more than ever.

Love you, mom.

I love you more.

So much more.

Now go night-night.

Dear santa,

I know this letter's late
with christmas so near,

but I wasn't sure even you

could make my wish come true this year...

because it isn't a present
you can wrap up with a bow.

it's something more meaningful
than you'll ever know.

this year, Santa,I just want a way

for you to find mom a way
to get us back to L.A.

You're never too old to believe
in christmas wishes, ?

In that case...

Please give emily

The best, most wonderful christmas ever.

I don't want any gifts.
I just want to go home.

Mom says I'll be real happy
there, but I feel so alone.

How are you doing, em ?

Are we there yet ?

In about two days.

Oh, come on, you know what ?
Let's sing a christmas carol.

Ready ? Lead the way.

"The twelve days of christmas,"
take it away.

♪ In a pear... ♪

Silver falls diner.
This is sarah.

Can you please hold ?

Hey, how much for, two turkey
plate specials

With an extra side of stuffing ?

Baby niece, I believed you.

Just hold on, I'm gonna get
rid of this joker, all right ?

Yes, sir, a coconut cream,
lemon meringue,

And apple brown betty. Yeah ?
Betty.

No, it's Sarah.
Not betty. Happy holidays.

Are you close ? Where are you ?

Yeah, we have about an hour to go.

Oh, really ? I'm gonna close early.

I'm gonna come meet you.
No, it's fine.

I'm exhausted and Emily's already asleep.

So we'll just, we'll go to
the house and get settled.

All right, no, that's okay.
That's a plan.

I'll see you tomorrow. Love you.

So is your, niece planning
on making a visit

For her christmas holiday ?

Better than that, she's moving
into the old house.

Kristin is,

She's moving into the old house.

She's moving back to our town.

That's...wow.

Wait a minute.

Didn't you used to havea mad
crush in her In high school ?

Sarah, look, truth be told,
every guy in silver falls

From middle school
to high school, senior year,

Had a mad crush on your niece.

That's the truth. It wasn't just me.

What would you like me to ...
what are you doing ?

Look, we were, you know, we
hardly even knew each other,

Not to mention we traveled
in different circles.

She was obviously one
of the more popular girls,

And I was a band geek ?

You know, besides being a band geek...

I was the lead

In the silver falls marching band.

Not to mention, I was a lead
and led all the girls' choir.

And I'm very proud of this,
by the way,

But I wrote the school anthem.

Exactly. Band geek.

I'm a band geek.

Em, wake up. Look.

We're here.

Oh, it's so pretty.
Isn't it pretty ?

So glad we're finally here.

It's a lot of lights, ?

Come on. We're finally here.
Oh, good girl.

Look at it.

Oh, "welcome home"

That's so sweet.

We're here.

Look at this.

Aunt sarah's taking care
of us already.

Over here.

Em, this used to be my room.

And now it's yours.
Isn't that cool ?

Il pourrait rajeûnir tout ça.

But we can just redecorate.
We can make it yours.

You're just cranky 'cause you're tired.

Don't be like this, Em.

Try and at least give it a chance, okay ?

You know, I used to love
laying in this bed at night.

And I would stare up at the ceiling

And think about all the things

I couldn't wait to do the next day.

Oh, this one time I remember that,
there was a snowstorm,

And all I could think about
was how I wanted to build

A snowman and a snowwoman
in the morning.

And I did, and I dressed them up
in clothes

Like they were getting married.

I guess I was designing clothes
even back then, ?

Em ?

Inhales deeply , come on, Em!

You don't want to be late
for your first day of school !

Come on.

Honey, isn't this great ?
Look at this.

Here, we get to walk to school.

In L.A, We'd be in the car,
sitting in traffic.

Where here we get to
walk in the ice, cold.

Well, there's always a cloud
in every silver lining,

Is that it ?

I liked my old school.
I know you did, honey,

But just give this place a chance.

What if I don't like it ?

Well, just have an open mind
about it, okay ?

I mean, this could turn out
to be better than

Both of us ever hoped.

Can you do that for mama ?

Okay, I guess.

You guess ? I'll take it.

What do you have there ?

I wrote a letter to Santa.

You did ? Good for you.

I went on the internet

And found out it's better to send it

Because Santa has a private e-mail account.

You know what?
He probably does.

Because he probably saves
that e-mail for just,

I don't know,

Important weather stuff
and reindeer supplies.

You want me to take it to
the post office for you ?

That's okay.
I put a stamp on it myself.

I wanna make sure it
gets to him in time.

We better go. We're gonna be late.

You're gonna have so much fun
on your first day.

Tthis is Emily Parson.

Our new student.
Emily, hello.

We're been waiting for you.

All the way from L.A., California.

It's like you're a celebrity
or something.

I'll say. We rarely get students
from places so glamorous.

L.A.'s not as glamorous as you think.

Iit's more glamorous, right, Em ?

In that case, maybe I should
take you to your new classroom,

And you can tell them all about it ?

Do you want me to go with you ?

You sure ?

All right. There's my beautiful angel.

I'll see you after, okay ?

You'll be with mrs. Meltzer.

I think the two of you
will get on great.

Please tell me that mrs.
Meltzer is a teacher

That all the kids love.

She's actually one of
the more popular teachers.

Good. Good.

I mean, I don't wanna be
one of those hover moms.

I'm sorry. It's just that...

This is a big move for Emily...

For both of us.

Mrs. Parsons, I put together
some paperwork

For you to fill out
when you get home.

And if you'd like, there's a PTA Meeting

That's gonna start in a few minutes.

PTA Great.
That's definitely something

I wouldn't have been
able to do in L.A.

Wait. Kristin ?

Kristin Randall ?

It's actually Kristin Parson now.

Melissa Mckean ?

Melissa Mckean-Atkinson.
Married now.

12 Glorious years,
3 children,

Huge 4-bedroom, 3 1/2-bath,
2-story.

That's a lot of numbers.

My husband's a dentist.

10Th anniversary present.

Are...you wanting me to guess
how many karats or...

I mean, it's obvious that
he must love you a whole bunch.

But what about you ?

I mean, I don't see a ring.

Oh, good for you.

I mean, there's no point in settling.

I don't mean to be rude,

But I'm actually on my way to
the PTA Meeting, so...

Oh. Well, you're looking

At the head of the PTA right here,

So I'll just walk you on down.

Guess today's your lucky day.

It's early yet.

J'anime aussi le concours de
flocons de neige de l'école.

Of course you are.

I don't mean to brag,

But I'm, like, the to-go mom
for everything at silver falls.

I'll have to remember that.

But what about you and
your big city dreams ?

I mean, if I remember correctly,

You couldn't wait to
get out of silver falls.

That's a bit of an exaggeration.

Not really.
But...what happenedb?

Well, sometimes dreams change.

People don't.

Okay, everyone.

This is Emily Parson.
She just moved from los angeles.

Let's make her feel welcome, okay ?

Hi, Emily.

Emily, why don't you sit
next to Abigail ?

You can share her math book
for today.

Where'd you get that dress from ?

My mom made it. She's a designer.

Your mom makes your clothes ?

Isn't that a little embarrassing ?

Okay, everyone, fractions.

This commences our monthly meeting.

First off, I'd like everyone
to give a warm welcome

To our new single mom here

At silver falls elementary
Kristin Parson.

Some of you might remember her
as Kristin Randall,

Our senior class "most likely to succeed"

I actually wasn't voted
"most likely to succeed".

Oh, that's right. I did.

But you did take home
a title that night.

What was it again ?
Best dressed.

Okay, then. First on the agenda,

The silver falls snowflake pageant.

Now costumes have been covered
by team A.A.H.

Angela, april, and holly.

And our music teacher, mr. Collier,

Will be working with the kids
during music class

And after school.

And we've got a wide variety
of talent this year

Juggling, dancing, and, of course, singing.

Now because I'm the lead organizer,

I'm gonna be counting on you
to make sure that this year

Is the biggest of all in terms of

Ticket sales as well as donations. Yes ?

Our new single mom
would like to volunteer.

I didn't mean well, I mean,
I'm happy to help.

But I actually just wondered
if my daughter Emily

Could audition for the show.

'Cause she loves to sing
and she dances and

I'm sorry.
Uh, the auditions are closed.

But I just thought that...

Since we just moved here,
maybe you could...

I know. But if I make
an exception for your child,

Then I have to make an exception
for every child.

Super! Now let's talk
about the bake sale.

I'm thinking we need to offer up

Some gluten-free items this year.

Anyone object ?

I'm looking for the music
teacher, Mr. Collier ?

That would be me.

I'm Kristin Randall.

Kristin.

Kristin Randall.

It's me.

Mr. Collier ?

Danny.
No, it's Danny. It's me.

Do the teachers go by first
names at this school ?

No, no, they go, uh, by first name.

I'm sorry, obviously you don't
remember me.

We went to school together.

Silver falls high school
class of 1998.

You don't remember ?

We were in english class together.

As a matter of fact,
we were in senior biology,

And you and I dissected a frog together.

The frog.

Yes, of course. Yeah, I

I mean, I think I probably
blocked that memory

Out of my brain for obvious reasons.

I won't blame you.
How are you ?

I'm great. No, I'm good. Yeah.
I'm still single, you know.

But, you know, loving the
single life, you know.

Listen, I really hate to,
um, I hate to bother you,

But can I ask a favor ?

Of me ?
Yeah, of course. Shoot.

My daughter emily and I

We just moved back to town and...

Well, I found out about
the snowflake pageant

About an hour ago,

And she loves to sing
and she writes poetry,

And I listen, I know
the auditions are closed.

And I'm not she may not
get a spot in the show,

But could you I just wanted
to give her a chance.

I know what you're trying
to say, and you know what ?

You're right.
I mean, technically,

The auditions are over,
and they ended a few days ago.

But you know what ?
Emily wasn't here.

So how was she supposed
to know, right ?

Yes, that's exactly what I said.
But you know what ?

Melissa Mckean-Atkins ?
Is that her name now?

Yeah, melissa Mckean-Atkins.
Yeah, she's a peach.

You know what ?
She hasn't changed since.

She said that she wouldn't be
fair or something like that.

She hasn't changed since high school.

You gotta just forget about Melissa.

No, I think she's actually worse.

She might be. Anyway, look, um...

I'm obviously the music teacher, so, look,

I'm gonna decide who auditions
for my show and who doesn't.

Why don't you do me a favor ?

Tell me what is your daughter's talent ?

She loves to sing. Really ?

Yes, and again, I'm not asking
you to give her a spot. Just...

If you could let her audition.

You had me at, "she loves to sing"

Okay ? Of course I will.

I mean, I don't want to step
on your toes or anything.

Hey, step away.
Just bring emily down

After school and have her
audition for me.

Just give me a chance
to see her and

And hear her and see what's she's got.

You're welcome. Anytime.

In the flesh.
Long time.

Great seeing you.

Thank you so much.
No worries.

First days are the worst,
aren't they ?

How did you know it's my first
day of school ?

Pretty obvious from that
look on your face.

You haven't made any friends yet, ?

Yet ? More like ever.

Well, people always sell
themselves short

Back where you come from ?

It's all in the approach.

If you act negative,

You can't expect a positive result, right ?

Thomas. Thomas Dunning.

Nice to meet you, Thomas.

Nice to meet you, Emily Parson.

How do you know my name ?

I know every child's name.

Every child at this school,
of course.

I also know that you had
a bumpy start

With Abigail Atkinson.

You know her ?

So you're having a hard time
fitting in, ?

Yeah, but today's only my first day.

It can only get better
from here, right ?

Look what you just did.

You took a negative and turned
it into a positive.

You also made your first new friend.

See what happens ?

So what are you gonna do now ?

Stand here and keep me
from doing my job ?

Or head out to that playground
and give it another try ?

I'll see you around ?

Sounds good.

There she is !

There's my favorite girl.
How was your first d ?

Okay, I guess.

Did you make some friends ?

One, for sure.

Well, one is better
than none, right ?

I have a surprise for you.
Look at this.

I pulled some strings, and I got
you an audition for the show.

You can show everyone
how much you love to sing.

But what if they're better than me ?

Who cares ? It's not a competition.

It's just about meeting
some new friends

And doing something that you love.

You're right.
I wanna go for it.

You impress me.

Well, if you act negative,

You can't expect
anything positive to happen.

That's true.

You better hurry because Danny's
waiting for you to audition.

Who's Danny?

Mr. Collier, the music teacher.

We actually went to school
together back in the day.

If I could just remember
who he was back in the day.

So what would you like to sing ?

I don't know. I only heard about
the audition three minutes ago.

Okay, um, how about
something christmassy ?

"Deck the halls"
Do you know the song ?

Okay. On three.

That's fantastic.

So what do you think ?

I think, Emily, you're in...

As far as I'm concerned.

Listen, can you come by
tomorrow after school

For our first rehearsal ?

I think we can clear our schedules.

Perfect !

We'll see you then.

Want some background music ?

I'm kidding. Good job, kiddo.

Guess who made the christmas pageant ?

Oh! Well, if it isn't a christmas miracle ?

Or is it my favorite grandniece ?

Aren't I your only grandniece ?

Doesn't matter.

If I have a thousand,
you'd still be my favorite.

Look how was the first day
of school ?

this was her first day of school, everybody.

She's a genius.
You know what ?

To celebrate, I want you to
go over to that dessert case

And get anything your heart desires.

Yeah, go for it. You deserve it.

Hi, honey. How are you?

It's so good to see you.
You, too.

You are a sight for sore eyes.

Boy, so...

Small town girl returns from big city.

How is it to be back ?

It's like I never left.

Really, the house it looks
exactly like it did

When I was a kid even the school.

We were there today and, I ran
into Melissa Mckean.

C'est une peste.

We kind of got off on the wrong foot,

And I feel like it's been
in my mouth ever since.

You know what ?

I'm sure she has a big heart
deep, deep down.

So who else did you see ?
Anybody ?

You know what ?
I saw, um...

Do you remember Danny Collier?

Danny is here every day.
You remember danny.

He had such a huge crush
on you in high school.

Why it is painfull remembering
him from back then ?

Maybe because you were
so obsessed with boy bands

And frantically trying
to escape this town.

Okay, why does everyone
keep saying that ?

I loved growing up here.

I just was excited to get out

And explore something
beyond my own backyard.

Well, now that you're back
in your own backyard, dorothy,

What do you wanna do ?

I mean, closing down the boutique

And then moving here...

It's just kind of overwhelming.

Oh, honey.
Tu dois avoir la tête qui tourne.

I'm so sorry. We're happy to have you.

I could always use an extra hand
around here if you haven't

You probably don't want to.

Well, I mean, I haven't
waited tables since high school,

But I would love to, just to
have something to do.

You would ?

Yeah, I'll take you up on that
if you're serious.

Can I have cookies and cake ?
I can't decide.

Honey, have both.

Takes after her auntie.

You know what? I'm gonna take
the employee discount.

There must have been some magic

In that old silky cap they found.

For when I placed it on my head...

It was the greatest snowstorm
the town had ever seen.

That was fantastic.

It was very, very nice, Lewis.

When you put the cap on your head...

You gotta pick up the pace
a little bit, okay ?

Say that next line really, really quickly.

It's the joke.
It's gotta be done faster.

But other than that, it was fantastic.

You're doing great.

Look, you're the best.

I want you to shine.
Got it ?

I didn't spend all that money
on dance lessons for you

To just fade into the scenery.

I can do this.

That's my little superstar.

Now get out there and kill it for mommy !

Okay, who's next ?

We're ready to go, Mr. Collier.

Fantastic.
Whenever you're ready.

I'm sorry we didn't get to
your performance today, Emily,

But you know, we were kinda
just ran out of time.

You know ?
That's okay.

You know, I was thinking,
rather than a solo,

Maybe you could just add me
to a group performance ?

Oh, I see.

So...strength in numbers,
is that it ?

You getting a little...

Anxious getting up onstage
all by yourself ?

Maybe a little.

You know, there's a funny thing
about stage fright, Emily.

It's perfectly normal.

And if you weren't so good,

I would not be putting you
in that position.

Sure you're not just being nice ?

It's true. Adults do that
sometimes, don't they ?

I'm telling you the truth.

You are a real talent.

Thank you, Mr. Collier.

You're welcome. What are you,

What are you working on your notebook ?

What are you writing down ?
Nothing. Just some homework.

So...you used to go to school
with my mom when she was a kid.

It's crazy,

What was she like back then ?

Your mom, what was she

She was a great student.

When I met your mom,
she loved art and fashion.

What did you think of her ?

What did I think of your mom ?

Putting me on the spot here.

I thought she was amazing.

As a matter of fact,
when I first met her,

She had this fearlessness
about her.

And I knew that she could achieve

Anything she set her mind to.

Yeah, and you are a lot
like your mother.

Tell me more.

I don't think so.

Anyway, can we zip that up,

Meet your mom at the diner ?

There you go.

I gotta tell you, kiddo,

If this music thing
ever gets stale,

You should be a psychologist,
and I'll call you for therapy.

Okay, so, welcome to silver falls diner,

May I take your order, please ?

I am going to have the meat loaf.

Oh, good choice.
And you, madam ?

Fries.
Okay. And you ?

I think I'll have the chicken
pot pie. No peas.

No peas ? Oh, come on.
Give peas a chance.

Here's my angel.

So how was your first rehearsal ?

Mr. Collier thinks I'm good
enough for my own solo.

What do you think of that ?

I think I need to thank Mr. Collier

For taking you under his wing.

Em, come and have dinner
with your cousins.

How you doing ?

I really don't know
how to thank you.

Come on, don't worry about it.

I mean, I practically
eat here, like, every night.

So it's no big deal.

I don't mean just for the drive.
I mean for everything.

I wanna say I was half expecting her

To come home from school in tears

Blaming me for ruining her life,
which would've been true.

You're too hard on yourself.

I mean, from my perspective,
you're a terrific mom.

I mean it.

I just don't remember
parenting being this tough

For my mom and dad.
Oh, amen, sister.

Oh, duty calls.
Right, the infamous bell.

Anyway, thanks so much.

No, don't men

Hey, "danny on the spot," right ?

What's that ?

That was your nickname
in high school, wasn't it ?

Because you would always
raise your hand first,

And you always knew the right answer.

I haven't been called that
in over 15 years.

And you know what ?
That frog we dissected ?

You did all the work
'cause it made me queasy.

And you knew that.

You did it, and I still got
an "a" thanks to you.

That's me, Danny on the spot.

That's right. Well, thanks.

She remembered.

Yeah, she remembered.

See you, Emily.

Em, you forgot your back

Kristin Parson ?

You're emily's mom, right?

I'm Thomas. I recognized her backpack.

She was so excited to get into class

That she literally just
left it sitting outside.

Well, why wouldn't
she be excited ?

I hear this year's snowflake pageant

Is going to be one
of the best shows ever.

That's what I hear, too.

You must be very proud.

We just might have a star
in the making here

At silver falls elementary.

That is very kind of you to say.

I'm just so happy she has
a spot in the show.

Listen, Thomas, could you
tell me the best way

To get the backpack back to Emily ?

Annie in attendance will make
sure to get it back safely.

If you don't mind...

I found this out in the play yard,

And I was going to turn it in
to annie as well.

I thought it might be Emily's.

Have I returned it
to its rightful owner ?

You have.

This means a lot to her.

Well, you better tell annie
to put a rush on it.

What are we doing here ?

This is your surprise.

Listen, I know you've been
having a hard time,

Missing your friends from L.A.

And, you know, Mmr. Collier told me that

You're also having a hard time

Picking a song for the
christmas spectacular.

Just want it to be perfect.

I know. That's why I thought
that maybe we would come get

A christmas tree, and it'll
put you into the spirit.

I get to pick out the tree ?

Any one you want.

Great. I want a big one
so big we have to get

On a ladder to put the star on.

We're starting a new tradition

Where we need a tree
as tall as Santa?

A tree as tall as Santa.

This one's too skinny.

Maybe this one.

Well, this one could be perfect.

You know what ?
I think that one's perfect.

Mr. Collier ?

Looks like we had the same
after school plan, ?

Did you pick the tree ?

Wow. I gotta tell you,

That is a nice tree.
It's a scotch pine.

You know what's pretty cool
about a scotch pine ?

It's native to the state of Ohio.

This is your first Ohio tree

For your very first ohio christmas.

Seems fitting, right ?
Then this is the one I want.

Okay, well, I don't know how
we're gonna actually

Get this tree into the house.

Come on, look, I'll just
load it up in my truck.

I'll take it over.

I couldn't let you do that.

You've been way too kind already.

Well, to be honest, I really
wasn't gonna do it for free.

I mean, I was hoping for
a small delivery fee.

Say, oh, I don't know.

Maybe emily can look around the lot

And try to find me a perfect tree,

Just like the one you picked out ?

What do you say, Emily ?
Can you do that for me?

You still are just

The good old guy you were
in high school, ?

I guess old habits die hard.

Is that the one ?

All right.
Oh, I love it.

Stick it up here.
This is beautiful,

All right, you ready ?

little bit to my left. To your right.

To my right?
Just a little bit.

A little bit more.

Okay, that's good.
How's that ? Is that good ?

Yeah, no, that's really good.

I think that's perfect.
Let's see.

Yeah, that looks pretty good, actually.

That was close ?

I got it, I got it.

Mom, these are just the lights.

Where are the ornaments?

Oh. Yeah, you found the christmas
decorations, ?

Oh, you know what ?

I think maybe I packed
the ornaments separately.

How about after dinner,
I'll help you look, okay ?

Does that sound good ?

Can mr. Collier stay?
Yeah.

Are you sure ?
I mean, I don't wanna impose.

No, I mean, we're still unpacking,

So we're gonna be eating on paper plates

And plastic utensils, but no,
you're welcome to stay.

Great, sounds like a, christmas
picnic, right ? I'm in.

Let's go.

I gotta tell ya, that was incredible.

You know, I didn't know
you were such a great cook.

Mm, it looks like someone's
not a big fan of my lasagna.

Oh, come on,
Emily is just excited.

She's looking for some decorations

To put up on the christmas tree,
that's all.

You're starting to know
my daughter really well.

Well, you know,
from my perspective,

It looks like she's settling in nicely.

You think so ?

I'm just so worried that

She's putting on a happy face for me.

Can I ask you a question ?

Whatever happened to Emily's dad ?

He passed away when she was 2 years old.

I'm sorry, I shouldn't even,
I mean, I was just...

Honestly, it's part of the
reason that I moved back.

I just feel like she should have family,

More family than just me.

You know, but I feel like her head

And her heart are still back in L.A.

I was looking in her journal and...

she's been writing in her journal

About how much she misses her friends.

Well, it's understandable.

I mean, come on, kristin,
it'd be totally abnormal

If she didn't miss her friends
and her life back home, right ?

Yeah, but that's the thing.

I'm trying so hard to make this home.

And she'll get here.
Trust me, she will.

You just gotta be more patient.

Okay, we gotta talk for a second.

You told me that she likes to write poetry.

But you never mentioned
she was this talented.

Have you read these ?
I mean, this is

I mean, this is unbelievable.
They're really good.

I know. I think she's gifted.
I really do, and...

her favorite subjects are...

Her favorite subjects are...

Are music and writing.

I have an idea.

Would emily be interested
in, uh, combining the two ?

Do you mean like writing a song ?

But that's very sweet...

And I think she's...

[ Chuckles ] really bright,
but come on, she's 9 years old.

No, look, I will come,
obviously, with the music.

All she's gotta do is
come up with lyrics.

Are you sure you know
what you're getting into ?

BeCause my daughter is, she's
a bit of a perfectionist.

I don't know if you're
prepared for this.

Well, that being said,
I guess I'll find out.

No, I'm excited. I think
we have something here.

Well, cheers. Cheers.

So Emily had a little spring
to her step today, ?

She was all scribbling something
on her secret notebook.

She didn't even look up at me.

Oh, she is so excited.

BeCause danny's letting her
write her own lyrics

To the song she's gonna perform
at the snowflake pageant.

That's fantastic.

I know. He's really just
so wonderful to emily.

To Emily.

What no, really. I mean, he's...

Helped turn her whole attitude around.

That's not the only thing
that's been turned around.

I'm just saying.

Mom, look at us.

We look like a bunch of
christmas piñatas.

No, sweetie, it's not that bad.

It just needs a little bit of tailoring.

I measured twice and cut once.
Maybe she'll grow into it.

In two weeks ?

I don't know what we were thinking.

I mean, team A.A.H.
Has become team ugh.

There's no use in complaining about it.

You'll just have to start over.

I mean, I could help,

But I don't think Melissa
would even allow that.

Mrs. Atkinson ? Is there a problem ?

No problem, principal webber.

Just, a little setback,

But we've got it under control.

I'm sure you remember, mrs. Atkinson,

That the money we make from the
tickets and donations

For this show help fund
the school's music program

For an entire year.

I know.

We need something fun
with some pizzazz.

So you want these costumes to be
a little bit more bedazzling ?

L'Etat d'Ohio ne brille guère.

To save these outfits.

Why not let my mom take
over the costumes ?

I mean, she is a fashion designer.

Ms. Parson ?
Do you think you'd be willing

to help us out of this mess ?

- She certainly couldn't do any worse.
- I second the motion.

Hold on. This is not a democracy.

I'm in charge, remember ?

I think we should at least
ask mrs. Parson

If she'd be interested
in volunteering.

Sure. But, principal Webber,

There's just no way one person

Can solve this whole problem in
time for the school's pageant.

- Good point.
- I'd be willing to help out, Kristin,

If you'd show me what to do.

I know we have a limited skill set.

Then it's settled.

Sure. Of course I'll help.

You ready to work on your song ?

Mom just asked that
we stay out of her hair.

I didn't say that.

I'm just on a mission,

And I can't afford any interruptions.

She's a little cranky.

Better be quiet ?

I heard that, and I am not.

Here's what I got so far.

So I wrote this letter to Santa.

And I mailed it and everything,

But now I think I might
want to change my wish.

But you just told me you already
sent it out there, right ?

Yeah, but I thought santa
would totally hear it

If I sang a song to him, right ?

I mean, even if he wasn't,
like, at the school

Because that's not possible,

But, you know, he hears everything.

Can I see what you wrote ?

It's just a couple lines.

It's not a great poem.

Doesn't really rhyme yet.
I have to redo it.

Let's decide together.

"Santa, if you get this letter,
won't you help me out ?

I know you're kinda busy
with your elves right now."

I love this. This is fantastic.

But it's not a song.

Why not ?

How'd you do that ?

Christmas magic.

That's perfect.

That's the third.
Let's do it together.

Hold that. Oh, actually,
we'll just put this right here.

We know it, right ?

Eve ? Is it eve ? Okay,
let's do it one more time,

And we'll try to catch up.

So how goes the progress ?

I was about to ask you
the same thing.

My little sleeping angel
decided to take five, ?

She went back and forth from,
working on her song

To trying to get me to help her
decorate the christmas tree.

But we couldn't find the box
of ornaments, so...

I know I packed them.

So they have to be here
somewhere. I just...

I mean, unless they were
lost in the move.

Did you unpack all the boxes ?

Yeah, except for those boxes
of books in the pantry.

Maybe they're there.

Let's see...

Light.

They're there.

- Okay, let me get this here.
- Finally.

- You got it ?

Oh, she's gonna be so excited.

I'll put these back.

Aunt Sarah gave this to me
the year that emily was born.

They're broken.

They're not all broken.

Hey, look, you can salvage this one.

There's a few here.

I'm sorry.
It's silly. They're just

They're just ornaments.

No, listen to me. Hey.

There's no need to be sorry.

These are part of your past, right ?

You know what ?
You can make new memories.

You can create a new future.

That's the problem.

I don't know where my future is going.

I mean, I thought I did.
But...

Look where it got me.

It got you back to people
that care about you.

Kristin, you gotta give yourself
a break, all right ?

You're doing the best you can.

And what if that's not good enough ?

Then you wait patiently
for circumstances to change,

And you stay the course.

You're a good guy.

You're a good guy.
You know that, danny ?

Maybe.

But you make it easy.

It's getting late, right ?
I mean, it's like...

Yeah, I mean, it is a school night. So...

Yeah, we should probably get rested up.

Just, you know, if we don't,

This snowflake pageant's
not gonna have a chance.

Sorry. No, I'm fine.
No, don't be sorry.

I'll see you tomorrow, okay ?

Your mom is so cool.

I can't wait to see
what she makes for me.

You and me both.

I'm doing a magic act.

What do you have in mind
for my costume ?

Well, we could go with
traditional coat and tails.

Or...what would you think
of performing your act

As a magical elf ?

Mrs. Parson, I like the way you think.

All right, now, ladies,

Since you guys are performing
as a group,

I was thinking that you should
probably have matching outfits,

I thought we already decided.

My mom decided to buy me
a store-bought costume.

She wants me in something
simple, but tasteful,

That will really make me pop.

I'm sure she does.
You know what ?

That's why I'm working
extra hard to make sure

That everyone's outfit pops.

So I had a really cute idea for you.

So if you change your mind,
you let me know, okay ?

Hey, Emily. Where's Danny ?

I thought you were supposed
to be rehearsing your song.

Oh, he had a lighting check
in the auditorium.

He asked me to head over
after the costume fitting.

Then, you can go.

Even though I was really hoping

That I would get to hear the song.

Mom ! Not until the night
of production.

It's a surprise.

Oh, well, if it's a surprise,
then, okay.

All right, let's look at this princess.

Do you like it ?
I love it.

Okay, we just need to take it in

A little tiny bit at the waist.

A little bit higher.

Oh, that's perfect.

Emily. Have you decided
what song you're gonna sing

At the snowflake pageant yet ?

Yes, as a matter of fact.

Well, don't tell me.
Let me guess.

"winter wonderland."

"Frosty the snowman"?
"Silent night"?

You'll never guess it in a million years

Because I wrote it myself.

Well, me and mr. Collier.

An original song.
Very impressive.

What's it about ?

It's kind of a letter to Santa.

It's my christmas wish.

I see. Sounds pretty special.

Yeah, but I changed it.

It's not just for me anymore.
It's for my mom.

That's certainly selfless.

And if anyone can help you,
it's Santa.

That's what I thought.

So are you going to be there
at the snowflake pageant ?

To hear my song ?

Well, I do have someplace
to be after the show.

You know, big christmas eve plans.

But, trust me, I wouldn't
miss it for the world.

So I'll see you...

Did I get you in the face right now ?

No, it's okay. I'm fine.

So were you doing some last minute, uh...

Oh, shopping.

Yeah, my aunt Sarah was
nice enough to,

Watch Emily for a little bit.

Well, that was nice of her.

So how's it going withall the
outfits and everything ?

They are good.

Je veux dire, j'ai des mères
qui coupent des patrons.

So I kinda feel like we're okay.

How about you ?

Emily has made me take
a vow of silence.

And I can't mention to anybody

Anything about her performance,
so it's been fantastic.

Yeah, but are you...

Are you happy with the way
everything's turning out or...

Let me see.

Oh, so you're not gonna be
helpful at all ?

Can't tell you anything, I told you.

You know, I wanted to ask you
how you got into teaching.

BeCause you're just so good
with the kids.

It's really inspiring.
Oh, thank you. That's too kind.

I mean, my career took a zigzag,

And that's really how
I got into teaching. So...

so you weren't teaching
right out of college ?

Actually, once upon a time,

This danny collier had a dream
to become an american rock star.

What ? You're looking at me
like you're surprised.

Hey, I was in a legit band here,
and we were pretty good.

We actually opened up

For a few bands across the country,

We did the club circuit,
colleges, the whole thing.

I'm impressed.

I mean, this is a whole nother side of you

I just didn't know existed.

So what happened ?

Tu sais, les heures éreintantes,

Les voyages en voiture m'ont épuisé,

And I just didn't wanna
do it anymore. So...

but what about the dream ?

The dream, I discovered one evening,

When I realized I got
a bigger thrill

Out of teaching music
than I ever did performing.

It's the truth.
That became the dream.

Yeah. I get that.

You do?

Yeah, I do understand,
because for the longest time,

All I ever really hoped for
was being a fashion designer.

You know, and having my own
line, my own store.

So what's it been like making
up for lost time, though ?

Oh, this is...

This has been better than I've

Than I could've hoped for,
honestly.

I mean, I'm not gonna lie.

There are moments where I do
wish that maybe I still

Have a chance to design...
The next best thing. Wow.

I guess, life is all
about balance, right?

It's snowing.

Has it been that long you forgot
what it looks like ?

I just forgot what it feels like.

You know what? Now Emily

Emily gets to experience
this thrill for herself.

You know, a lot of people --
they're sick of this snow.

Not me.

I totally agree with you.

I love you, Silver Falls !

I love you, Silver Falls !

She's just really happy to be home.

- I love it.
- Okay, let's get you out of here...

Before you slip and die.

There you go. High five.
You deserve it.

Okay, listen, I have to
talk to you about something.

I, uh, promised you that
I would take a vow of silence.

And I've kept my end
of the bargain.

But you haven't kept your end
of the bargain.

You haven't shared with me
your whole song.

Some of the verses are a work in progress.

So I guess I'll take
your word for it.

But you know, Emily,

I'm confident when you're confident.

Do you know what that means ?

I can't keep changing the lyrics.

What if I choke ?

You're not gonna choke.
I promise.

You don't know that.
I'm just a little kid.

It's entirely possible.

Oh, you're adorable.
Okay, I have an idea.

What if we taught all the rest
of the kids the chorus ?

Just the chorus, not your song.

I mean, your song is yours.

It's your moment. It's your wish.

Just the chorus.

That way, they will become
your backup singers.

So when you get up on stage,

They will be your backup singers,

And you will feel more confident
being out there by yourself.

Okay, let's try. You and i.

I want you to start, okay ?

And then I'm gonna come in
as the chorus, okay ?

Let's see how it goes.

Thank you so much for bringing her home.

You know it's no problem.

Mom, are those...

No, these are actual ornaments I had
when I was growing up.

Aunt Sarah saved them for us
up in the attic.

Can you believe that ?
What happened to ours ?

Well, a lot of them were
broken during the move.

But I managed to save a ton of 'em.

And then I bought all these extras

- So that we could fill out the tree.
- Nice, right, Emily ?

Mr. Collier, will you stay
and help us hang them ? Please ?

That's a lot to ask for right now, Emily.

I mean, I gotta be honest with you.

I look at this beast in your living room.

It'll take me days to get this job done.

I don't know.

But if you don't stay,
no one will be able to help us

Put the star on the top.

Oh, okay. You know what?

I'm gonna stay, but under one condition.

You gotta stop with the puppy dog eyes.

Don't give me that. Stop.

Oh, now you're doing it ?

That's great.

Like mother like daughter.

- That's great. Okay. All right.
- All right, let's get started.

I'm in. What do you want me
to do first ?

I think lint makes everything
look better.

Tinsel ?

Ou est-ce une peluche ?
Il y a des peluches sur ma veste.

Tinsel's on the tree.

Sorry, that's terrible.

Really ? You know what ?
You look better with it, too.

Now you're like an '80s rock star. Come on.

You guys, come on. We still
have to put the star on top.

You know what?
I have a great idea.

I think you should do the honors.

But I'm too little.
Really ? I have a solution.

Can you reach ?

Atha girl.

All right. Oh!

Looks amazing ?

Quick, turn on the lights !
Turn on the lights !

What do you think about that ?

Oh, it's so pretty, isn't it ?

Oh, I think it's amazing.

We did a good job.
You know what ?

It is getting late, though,
and you should probably,

Start getting ready for bed ?

That wasn't really a question, but...

fine, 10 more minutes.

I'm tired.
Should I go to bed ?

Who's that ?

- Doorbell.
- Oh, you know what ?

Aunt Sarah said...

- That she was making christmas cookies.
- Okay, you can put...

- Two or three more things on.
- That's probably her.

Oh, my goodness !
What a surprise !

What are you doing here ?

Come in. Come in.

...than that ?
It's small.

Look who's...

Hey, peanut!
I missed you.

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'm interrupting.

Hi. I'm Haley Tillman.
Hi. How you doing ?

I worked with Kristin back in L.A.

- I'm Danny Collier. Nice to meet you.
- So what are you doing here ?

I mean, it's not like you were
just in the neighborhood.

No, I decided that I had to come down here

Because I have some great news...

So great that I bit the bullet
and bought a plane ticket

And came down here to tell you
both in person.

So when the boutique closed,

I might have taken a couple lookbooks,

And last week, I showed them,

Plus every piece of the Kristin
Parson collection

That I own to the bosses
at the department stores.

But... why ?

Because you are a designer,
and you need a place to design.

And, Kristin ?
They're gonna give you one.

I don't understand.

Butler wants to bring
your line to their stores.

They're offering you
your own collection.

I mean, that's unbelievable.

Yeah, well, you better believe
it, because it's true.

It's what you've always
wanted, right ?

That's fantastic.
Congratulations.

And they're gonna pay for

all of your moving costs back to L.A.

L.A.?

Yeah, you guys get to move back.
Isn't that great ?

You know what ?
I actually...

I totally forgot. I have to...
I have to get home.

- Ladies, I'm sorry.
- No, please stay.

No, you guys spend some time together.

Congratulations, all right ?

You should be very proud of yourself.

It's all about finding
the right balance, right ?

It's nice to meet you.

Pleasure, all the best.
Yeah. You, too.

I will see you tomorrow,
all right ? Bright and early.

How excited are you guys ?

But we live here now.
Right, mom ?

Yeah, Haley, this is actually, ...

This is just a lot to take in at once.

Well, what's there to think about ?

I mean, all you guys
have to say is, "yes."

But we just got settled, and ...

So what ? You'll just get
settled all over again.

I mean, what's the big deal ?

Maybe she's just overwhelmed.

Em, wait !

Well, if it isn't Emily Parson from L.A..

Yeah, exactly, that's the problem.

Did I miss something ?

You said it was okay to change
my christmas wish,

But...it feels like you're
granting the first wish...

The one I don't want anymore.

I'm granting your wish ?

It's okay, Thomas.

I think I finally figured out
who you really are.

Oh, have you ?

Well, you look just like him,

And you were my only friend
when I was all alone.

Okay, then. If you really
think I'm Saint Nick,

Pourquoi est-ce que je travaillerais
comme gardien ?

Haven't figured that out yet.

But...I'm more worried about
the christmas wish I made.

Oh, how so ?

When I moved here, I wrote
a letter to Santa

Asking him to help me go back to L.A.

But then I started writing a new wish.

With your song ?

Is the problem that I wasn't totally honest ?

What do you mean?

I said that I wanted mom
to fall in love with mr. Collier

Because she would be happy, and I do.

I mean it. But also,

I don't want to move back to L.A.

The longer I'm here, the more I like it.

I have a solo in the snowflake pageant.

Mr. Collier's the best
singing teacher I've ever had,

And mom and me have dinner
together every night.

You know what ? I think I know
what your problem is.

You mailed that first letter, right ?

But you haven't sung your song yet.

Until you do, you haven't
really made your new wish.

So you mean when I do...

Well, I'm not making any promises, Emily.

Wishes are special

And have to be carefully considered.

But deep down, you have a very
important decision to make.

What is it you really want ?

I have a feeling that
once you sing your song,

Everything's gonna work out
just the way you want.

Thanks, Thom --

Kristin, hi.

Everyone looks so good.

Not everyone.

Hi, Melissa.

Hi, principal Webber.

Thank you so much for the
work you've put in.

these past couple weeks, mrs. Parson.

Mrs. Atkinson is concerned that perhaps

There was an oversight with
her daughter abigail's costume.

It wasn't an oversight.
She didn't make her a costume.

She's right. I didn't,
because abigail insisted

She didn't want one because
her mother was getting her

A store-bought costume.

She's a child. You're the adult.

And now all the other girls
are gonna upstage my daughter

Because of the costumes you made.

I was never gonna let that happen, melissa.

Someone would have to be
completely heartless

To want to outshine a 9-year-old...

Which is why I made an extra one...

Just in case Abigail had a change of heart.

You did what ?

Isn't it nice ? The christmas
spirit is alive and well

Here in silver falls.

Look, mommy, it's even prettier

Than the one that we bought
from the store.

Thank you, sweetheart.

And what do we say to mrs. Parson, sweetie,

For all her hard work ?

Thank you, mrs. Parson.
You're welcome, sweetheart.

Kristin, really, you didn't have to.

Y-you did a great job.

Thank you, Melissa.

I mean, considering you only
had rayon to work with.

Take what you can get.

perhaps you can persuade mrs. Parson

to become a permanent member
of the PTA Team ?

I mean, I'm sure we can

talk about it and come up with something.

Baby steps.

Hi, Emily. Break a leg.

Hi, Emily ! Break a leg.

Your mom she's pretty awesome.

I know, but thanks for saying it.

Abigail, would you mind if I

talk to Emily alone for a second ?

Are you still mad at me ?

Is Haley here ?

Yeah, she's coming to watch you sing.

Because that's the only thing
that matters tonight,

Is this show and your big song.

And after ?

And after, we're gonna sit down

And we're gonna talk
about everything.

Okay, but I promise you,

I'm not making any more
big decisions without you

Ever again.

Promise ?

Promise.

We're in this together no matter what.

I love you more than life itself.

You know that, right ?

Because if not, I have to
tickle you, like, a whole lot.

Everyone, welcome.

You can all take your seats.

The show will be starting
in just a few minutes.

You go knock them dead, okay ?

Hey there.

Well, you must be the notorious Haley

Who's here to steal my niece and my grandniece.

Technically, I'm just the messenger.

No, she's just kidding.
This is my aunt Sarah.

So, Haley, what do you think
of our very little town ?

Oh, you know, I love it.

It's everything Kristin said it was, so...

I'll be right back.

I just I wanna go talk to Danny.

All right, baby.

It's that guy she had over last night.

Last night ?

Do tell. You must dish.

I knew I was gonna like you.

Join the crowd.

Kristin, hey, what's what's going on ?

I just wanted to wish you good luck.

Tell you to break a leg or, I don't know,

- A combination of the two of them.
- Thank you. I appreciate.

I'll break 'em both for you.

I appreciate that.
I mean, we wouldn't be here

Without your help.
I just want you to know that.

Listen, I know we haven't gotten
a chance to talk about it.

Hold on. We're getting started here.

I'm sorry, Kristin.
I'm gonna have to go.

Yeah, the show's gonna enjoy the show.

You look great, by the way.

Principal Webber : hello,
silver falls elementary.

Welcome to the 25th annual

Silver falls elementary
snowflake pageant.

Let's all thank Melissa Atkinson,

The head of our PTA, who organized the show.

And a very special thanks
to the newest member

Of our parent community,
Kristin Parson,

Who designed and made the best
costumes you've ever seen

In a silver falls elementary production.

And without further ado,

Let's start the show with a dance number

From Chloe James, Hannah Finley,

And Abigail Atkinson.

So dDnny was over again last night ?

Again ?

So this wasn't the first date ?

Not that she's willing to admit.

will you guys stop ?

There's nothing to talk about.
We'll be the judge of that.

He thinks I'm moving to L.A.

So there's nothing to talk about.

He likes you.

He really, really likes her.

He thinks you're moving to L.A.

So he's doing that mean boy thing.

She's right.

Where he pretends like he doesn't care

Because he knows you're leaving.

There's not a mean bone in his body.

Oh, I see.

She likes him, too.

I called it day one.

And with that, we will
take a brief intermission.

I just wish I could explain everything to him.

Well, go now, since you have the chance.

Now or never.

Hi, Kristin, hey. What are you doing ?

- I wanted to explain.
- No, no, don't explain anything.

I get it.
I understand you're not

cut out for small-town life.
All right ? It's fine.

Plus you've got this great
opportunity back home.

No, you don't get it.

I don't ?

I'm turning down the job.

Emily is finally happy here.

I can't uproot her again.

I can possibly start my own
business right here,

In the home that I grew up in.

I never thought I could
feel this way again...

About someone...

Until I met...

Met you.

I'm sorry that I didn't
know you when we were kids.

But I see you now.

You know...

I almost thought I lost you

Before I got the nerve
to even ask you out on a date.

Well, now's your chance.

And next up,

- I want to congratulate the PTA.
- Fantastic.

For their very successful
gluten-free bake sale.

People are looking at us.

Now the newest member

Of our silver falls
elementary student body

Will be singing a song

An original song, at that Emily Parson.

Here's your present !

Isn't he cute ?
He's very excited.