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Y'all ready to try? 16 00:01:04,220 --> 00:01:07,060 17 00:01:08,430 --> 00:01:10,810 I've been practicing during my lunches. 18 00:01:10,890 --> 00:01:12,140 The other teachers are calling it 19 00:01:12,220 --> 00:01:13,390 "dinner and a show". 20 00:01:13,470 --> 00:01:15,430 You should be proud of your progress. 21 00:01:15,520 --> 00:01:16,470 You've come a long way 22 00:01:16,560 --> 00:01:17,730 in six months. 23 00:01:17,810 --> 00:01:19,140 I can't wait to see the look on my son's face 24 00:01:19,220 --> 00:01:21,520 when I pull out the guitar at our Christmas party. 25 00:01:21,600 --> 00:01:22,770 And what about you, Carly? 26 00:01:22,850 --> 00:01:24,520 What are your plans for Christmas? 27 00:01:24,600 --> 00:01:26,770 I'm heading out of state, actually. 28 00:01:26,850 --> 00:01:28,560 A town called Waterford Creek. 29 00:01:28,640 --> 00:01:30,270 I leave tomorrow. 30 00:01:30,350 --> 00:01:32,140 Wow! Wonderful. 31 00:01:32,220 --> 00:01:33,810 Do you have any family down there? 32 00:01:33,890 --> 00:01:35,350 Nope. No. 33 00:01:35,430 --> 00:01:37,930 I got offered a job, just for the holidays. 34 00:01:38,020 --> 00:01:40,600 My! Must be a very special student. 35 00:01:40,680 --> 00:01:42,640 "Students," actually. 36 00:01:42,730 --> 00:01:44,100 I'm helping a choir prepare 37 00:01:44,180 --> 00:01:46,390 for their Christmas Eve services. 38 00:01:46,470 --> 00:01:50,020 It'll be good to get out of town for a little while. 39 00:01:50,100 --> 00:01:51,890 40 00:01:51,980 --> 00:01:53,390 Okay. 41 00:01:53,470 --> 00:01:54,640 Uh, should we get started? 42 00:01:54,730 --> 00:01:56,430 We can call this the dress rehearsal 43 00:01:56,520 --> 00:01:58,020 for your big show. 44 00:01:58,100 --> 00:01:59,350 Okay. 45 00:01:59,430 --> 00:02:01,890 Now, remember, don't rush. Just nice and steady. 46 00:02:01,980 --> 00:02:04,850 Music is all about timing. 47 00:02:04,930 --> 00:02:07,270 48 00:02:10,520 --> 00:02:12,060 49 00:02:12,140 --> 00:02:14,890 50 00:02:14,980 --> 00:02:16,060 Excuse me. 51 00:02:16,140 --> 00:02:18,220 Is this the one for Waterford Creek? 52 00:02:18,310 --> 00:02:19,810 53 00:02:19,890 --> 00:02:21,930 Thank you. 54 00:02:22,020 --> 00:02:22,930 Thanks. 55 00:02:24,270 --> 00:02:27,680 I'll take a hot cocoa, please? With cinnamon. 56 00:02:30,310 --> 00:02:31,600 Thank you. 57 00:02:31,680 --> 00:02:33,810 Merry Christmas. 58 00:02:35,140 --> 00:02:37,770 You don't have any cinnamon by chance, do you? 59 00:02:37,850 --> 00:02:38,770 Mm-hmm. 60 00:02:38,850 --> 00:02:40,140 Oh. Thank you. 61 00:02:41,930 --> 00:02:42,810 Thanks. 62 00:02:51,220 --> 00:02:52,390 Oh! 63 00:02:56,890 --> 00:02:58,060 64 00:02:58,140 --> 00:02:59,520 Thank you. 65 00:03:03,180 --> 00:03:05,890 66 00:03:08,270 --> 00:03:10,220 My sister's been sending me updates 67 00:03:10,310 --> 00:03:12,060 about the family tree. Here it is-- 68 00:03:12,140 --> 00:03:13,390 after they picked it at the lot, 69 00:03:13,470 --> 00:03:15,850 and after they put it in the base... 70 00:03:15,930 --> 00:03:17,600 after they realized it was crooked. 71 00:03:17,680 --> 00:03:19,350 The star's my favorite part. 72 00:03:19,430 --> 00:03:21,600 73 00:03:21,680 --> 00:03:25,390 ♪ Snow globes sitting on the mantel ♪ 74 00:03:25,470 --> 00:03:28,350 ♪ Wreaths hanging on the door ♪ 75 00:03:28,430 --> 00:03:31,390 ♪ Red and green sweaters ♪ 76 00:03:31,470 --> 00:03:32,770 ♪ And flannels ♪ 77 00:03:32,850 --> 00:03:35,140 ♪ And eggnog being poured... ♪ 78 00:03:35,220 --> 00:03:37,180 79 00:03:37,270 --> 00:03:38,350 Oh! We're here? 80 00:03:38,430 --> 00:03:39,220 ♪ ...Mistletoe ♪ 81 00:03:39,310 --> 00:03:40,180 ♪ Lights hung up ♪ 82 00:03:40,270 --> 00:03:42,390 ♪ Stockings in a row ♪ 83 00:03:42,470 --> 00:03:44,310 ♪ But that's all just ♪ 84 00:03:44,390 --> 00:03:45,980 ♪ The star on top of the tree ♪ 85 00:03:46,060 --> 00:03:47,810 ♪ The bow on top of the gift ♪ 86 00:03:47,890 --> 00:03:48,980 ♪ It's friends and family ♪ 87 00:03:49,060 --> 00:03:51,850 ♪ That make Christmas what it is ♪ 88 00:03:51,930 --> 00:03:53,560 ♪ It's the laughter and love ♪ 89 00:03:53,640 --> 00:03:54,730 ♪ It's all you need to believe ♪ 90 00:03:54,810 --> 00:03:56,310 ♪ And all the rest ♪ 91 00:03:56,390 --> 00:03:58,980 ♪ Is just the star on top of the tree ♪ 92 00:03:59,060 --> 00:04:00,180 93 00:04:00,270 --> 00:04:02,680 ♪ The star on top of the tree ♪ 94 00:04:02,770 --> 00:04:06,100 95 00:04:06,180 --> 00:04:09,680 ♪ The smell of cookie dough and flour ♪ 96 00:04:09,770 --> 00:04:11,890 ♪ Santa's almost here... ♪ 97 00:04:11,980 --> 00:04:13,350 98 00:04:13,430 --> 00:04:14,730 Okay. 99 00:04:14,810 --> 00:04:15,730 Merry Christmas. 100 00:04:17,180 --> 00:04:20,310 ♪ ...It's the best time of the year ♪ 101 00:04:20,390 --> 00:04:24,390 ♪ Caroling and roast chestnuts ♪ 102 00:04:24,470 --> 00:04:26,770 ♪ Sleigh bells ring ♪ 103 00:04:26,850 --> 00:04:28,220 ♪ But that's all just ♪ 104 00:04:28,310 --> 00:04:30,270 ♪ The star on top of the tree ♪ 105 00:04:30,350 --> 00:04:32,270 ♪ The bow on top of the gift ♪ 106 00:04:32,350 --> 00:04:33,430 ♪ It's friends and family ♪ 107 00:04:33,520 --> 00:04:36,020 ♪ That make Christmas what it is ♪ 108 00:04:36,100 --> 00:04:37,930 ♪ It's the laughter and love ♪ 109 00:04:38,020 --> 00:04:39,680 ♪ All you need to believe ♪ 110 00:04:39,770 --> 00:04:40,890 ♪ And all the rest ♪ 111 00:04:40,980 --> 00:04:43,390 ♪ Is just the star on top of the tree ♪ 112 00:04:43,470 --> 00:04:45,100 ♪ The star on top of the tree ♪ 113 00:04:45,180 --> 00:04:46,980 ♪ The bow on top of the gift ♪ 114 00:04:47,060 --> 00:04:48,350 ♪ It's friends and family ♪ 115 00:04:48,430 --> 00:04:50,770 ♪ That make Christmas what it is ♪ 116 00:04:50,850 --> 00:04:52,730 ♪ It's the laughter and love ♪ 117 00:04:52,810 --> 00:04:54,520 ♪ All you need to believe... ♪ 118 00:04:54,600 --> 00:04:55,730 Ah! 119 00:04:56,890 --> 00:04:58,430 My big brother's home! 120 00:04:58,520 --> 00:04:59,600 Hi. 121 00:04:59,680 --> 00:05:01,390 Oh, hey, Mom. 122 00:05:01,470 --> 00:05:02,430 You're home. 123 00:05:02,520 --> 00:05:03,520 -Yep. -Mwah! 124 00:05:03,600 --> 00:05:05,560 - Hey, Riley. How you doin'? - 125 00:05:07,220 --> 00:05:08,980 126 00:05:09,060 --> 00:05:10,770 127 00:05:16,520 --> 00:05:18,850 128 00:05:37,270 --> 00:05:38,640 129 00:05:40,730 --> 00:05:41,890 Is this too loud? 130 00:05:41,980 --> 00:05:43,020 You look beautiful. 131 00:05:43,100 --> 00:05:44,470 Maybe she needs some time. 132 00:05:44,560 --> 00:05:46,140 It'll be fine. 133 00:05:47,600 --> 00:05:48,470 Hello there. 134 00:05:48,560 --> 00:05:49,640 Merry Christmas! 135 00:05:49,730 --> 00:05:51,640 Um... hello! 136 00:05:51,730 --> 00:05:53,220 I'm Susan Shepard. 137 00:05:53,310 --> 00:05:56,600 Um, we spoke on the phone, and this is my husband, John. 138 00:05:56,680 --> 00:05:58,730 Ah, from Waterford Creek Church. 139 00:05:58,810 --> 00:06:00,470 I-I'm sorry. I wasn't expecting... 140 00:06:00,560 --> 00:06:01,470 141 00:06:01,560 --> 00:06:03,140 Hi. I'm Carly. 142 00:06:03,220 --> 00:06:04,730 It's nice to meet you both face to face. 143 00:06:04,810 --> 00:06:06,890 It is very nice to meet you, Carly. Finally. 144 00:06:06,980 --> 00:06:09,560 Oh, yes. It is so lovely to meet you. 145 00:06:09,640 --> 00:06:12,100 I hope that this place i-is cozy enough, 146 00:06:12,180 --> 00:06:13,180 and if it is not, 147 00:06:13,270 --> 00:06:14,980 we can get you anything you need. 148 00:06:15,060 --> 00:06:16,640 Now, I know that you've had a really long trip, 149 00:06:16,730 --> 00:06:18,350 but if you're up for company, 150 00:06:18,430 --> 00:06:20,930 we would love to welcome you to our little town. 151 00:06:21,020 --> 00:06:23,390 And we hope you like chicken pot pie. 152 00:06:23,470 --> 00:06:25,810 Susan's recipe. It's delish. 153 00:06:25,890 --> 00:06:26,850 I love it. 154 00:06:26,930 --> 00:06:28,350 Um, come on in. 155 00:06:28,430 --> 00:06:29,810 Okay! 156 00:06:29,890 --> 00:06:31,850 157 00:06:34,470 --> 00:06:36,220 My mom was a music teacher, too, 158 00:06:36,310 --> 00:06:38,520 so I had a guitar in my hand before I could walk. 159 00:06:38,600 --> 00:06:39,730 Wow. 160 00:06:39,810 --> 00:06:41,220 I wish I could play a musical instrument. 161 00:06:41,310 --> 00:06:42,350 She's being modest. 162 00:06:42,430 --> 00:06:43,680 Susan has a lovely voice. 163 00:06:43,770 --> 00:06:44,680 Oh! 164 00:06:44,770 --> 00:06:45,730 You'll hear it soon enough. 165 00:06:45,810 --> 00:06:46,810 She's a member of our choir. 166 00:06:46,890 --> 00:06:48,930 John, hush! No shop talk. 167 00:06:49,020 --> 00:06:50,350 Carly just got in. 168 00:06:50,430 --> 00:06:51,850 I'd actually love to hear more. 169 00:06:53,180 --> 00:06:55,060 Well, typically the choir performs 170 00:06:55,140 --> 00:06:57,020 three songs on Christmas Eve, 171 00:06:57,140 --> 00:06:58,770 which we will leave to your discretion. 172 00:06:58,850 --> 00:07:00,640 We're having a Sunday service tomorrow. 173 00:07:00,730 --> 00:07:02,680 I'd love for you to join us. 174 00:07:02,770 --> 00:07:04,470 You can see our little choir in action. 175 00:07:04,560 --> 00:07:05,850 Yeah. I'd love to. 176 00:07:05,930 --> 00:07:07,770 177 00:07:11,980 --> 00:07:13,640 Ten out of ten. 178 00:07:13,730 --> 00:07:16,390 The Christmas Tree whisperer returns. 179 00:07:16,470 --> 00:07:17,520 Excellent form! 180 00:07:17,600 --> 00:07:19,430 We'll need you to help when we decorate 181 00:07:19,520 --> 00:07:21,310 for the "Christmas Eve-Eve" party. 182 00:07:21,390 --> 00:07:23,390 Oh, it's your turn to host again this year? 183 00:07:23,470 --> 00:07:25,020 I can't wait. 184 00:07:25,100 --> 00:07:26,470 185 00:07:26,560 --> 00:07:28,730 Has Riley told you? 186 00:07:28,810 --> 00:07:29,600 Told me what? 187 00:07:29,680 --> 00:07:31,560 I... joined the choir. 188 00:07:31,640 --> 00:07:33,560 It's about time! 189 00:07:33,640 --> 00:07:35,980 You can't keep a voice like yours on the sidelines. 190 00:07:36,060 --> 00:07:37,980 Wait. You've been texting me all day. 191 00:07:38,060 --> 00:07:39,350 You sent me 15 "Christmas tree" emojis. 192 00:07:39,430 --> 00:07:40,520 You didn't think to share this? 193 00:07:40,600 --> 00:07:42,600 I was excited to tell you in person. 194 00:07:42,680 --> 00:07:44,140 Well, I'm proud of you. 195 00:07:44,220 --> 00:07:45,470 Good things happen 196 00:07:45,560 --> 00:07:47,470 when you're brave enough to put yourself out there. 197 00:07:47,560 --> 00:07:48,680 Susan Shepard said 198 00:07:48,770 --> 00:07:50,730 they've finally gotten a new choir director. 199 00:07:50,810 --> 00:07:52,350 -Is that so? -A very talented musician 200 00:07:52,430 --> 00:07:53,930 from Philadelphia. 201 00:07:54,020 --> 00:07:55,060 Maybe she was on your bus. 202 00:07:55,140 --> 00:07:56,470 I wish I'd known. 203 00:07:56,560 --> 00:07:57,810 I'd have spent the last five hours 204 00:07:57,890 --> 00:08:00,680 singing the praises of her newest recruit. 205 00:08:02,060 --> 00:08:03,770 I... I talked to Dan Turner. 206 00:08:03,850 --> 00:08:05,600 He said I can 207 00:08:05,680 --> 00:08:06,810 start at the fire station 208 00:08:06,890 --> 00:08:08,100 as soon as I take the written exam. 209 00:08:08,180 --> 00:08:10,930 That's wonderful, honey. 210 00:08:11,020 --> 00:08:13,810 It'll be so nice to have you home again. 211 00:08:13,890 --> 00:08:18,100 The best Christmas gift I could ask for. 212 00:08:18,180 --> 00:08:21,180 213 00:08:29,890 --> 00:08:31,140 My pick. 214 00:08:41,350 --> 00:08:43,100 Where did it go? 215 00:08:43,180 --> 00:08:45,680 216 00:09:05,100 --> 00:09:07,560 I thought I might find you here. 217 00:09:07,640 --> 00:09:09,520 Matty! Ah! 218 00:09:09,600 --> 00:09:10,930 Come here! 219 00:09:11,020 --> 00:09:13,560 Oh! Oh... 220 00:09:14,730 --> 00:09:15,680 When did you get in? 221 00:09:15,770 --> 00:09:17,600 Today! A few hours ago. 222 00:09:17,680 --> 00:09:20,770 I helped Ma with the tree, and then you were my next stop. 223 00:09:20,850 --> 00:09:23,350 Look at you. 224 00:09:23,430 --> 00:09:25,430 Gosh, I can't believe it's been five years. 225 00:09:26,520 --> 00:09:27,850 Your mom told me you're moving home? 226 00:09:27,930 --> 00:09:29,810 Yeah. For good. 227 00:09:29,890 --> 00:09:31,520 I've even got a place lined up, 228 00:09:31,600 --> 00:09:32,850 but renos won't be done until the new year, 229 00:09:32,930 --> 00:09:34,810 so I'm staying with my mom over the holidays. 230 00:09:34,890 --> 00:09:36,470 I know. She told me. 231 00:09:36,560 --> 00:09:38,430 232 00:09:38,520 --> 00:09:40,770 I really missed you. You know that? 233 00:09:40,850 --> 00:09:43,140 I missed you, too. 234 00:09:44,140 --> 00:09:46,470 Welcome home. 235 00:09:47,680 --> 00:09:50,140 So, as Christmas approaches, 236 00:09:50,220 --> 00:09:51,520 let us remember its tenets-- 237 00:09:51,600 --> 00:09:55,220 peace on Earth and goodwill towards men. 238 00:09:55,310 --> 00:09:56,770 Let us not discard them 239 00:09:56,850 --> 00:09:59,890 with our wrapping papers and bows... 240 00:10:01,180 --> 00:10:03,890 ...but carry it with us into the new year. 241 00:10:05,140 --> 00:10:08,850 Now I would like to invite our choir up 242 00:10:08,930 --> 00:10:10,600 to perform a special selection for us. 243 00:10:15,640 --> 00:10:16,680 Well, go. 244 00:10:16,770 --> 00:10:17,560 245 00:10:22,810 --> 00:10:24,140 ♪ Hark... ♪ 246 00:10:24,220 --> 00:10:25,680 ♪ Hark, the herald... ♪ 247 00:10:25,770 --> 00:10:27,520 ♪ Angels sing ♪ 248 00:10:27,600 --> 00:10:29,930 -♪ Sing ♪ -♪ Glory to the ♪ 249 00:10:30,020 --> 00:10:32,520 - ♪ Newborn king ♪ - ♪ The newborn king ♪ 250 00:10:32,600 --> 00:10:34,730 ♪ Peace on Earth ♪ 251 00:10:34,810 --> 00:10:37,560 ♪ And mercy mild ♪ 252 00:10:37,640 --> 00:10:41,810 - ♪ God and sinners reconciled ♪ - ♪ Reconciled ♪ 253 00:10:41,890 --> 00:10:46,520 ♪ Joyful all ye nations rise ♪ 254 00:10:46,600 --> 00:10:49,220 ♪ Join the triumph ♪ 255 00:10:49,310 --> 00:10:50,850 ♪ Of the skies ♪ 256 00:10:50,930 --> 00:10:52,100 ♪ With ♪ 257 00:10:52,180 --> 00:10:55,560 ♪ Angelic hosts proclaim ♪ 258 00:10:55,640 --> 00:11:00,470 ♪ Christ is born in Bethlehem ♪ 259 00:11:00,560 --> 00:11:01,560 ♪ Hark! ♪ 260 00:11:01,640 --> 00:11:03,100 ♪ The herald ♪ 261 00:11:03,180 --> 00:11:05,470 ♪ Angels sing ♪ 262 00:11:05,560 --> 00:11:08,310 - ♪ Glory to ♪ - ♪ Glory to... ♪ 263 00:11:08,390 --> 00:11:11,980 ♪ The newborn king ♪ 264 00:11:12,060 --> 00:11:13,770 ♪ Ki-i-i-ing ♪ 265 00:11:13,850 --> 00:11:15,560 ♪ Ah-h-h-h! ♪ 266 00:11:15,640 --> 00:11:18,270 267 00:11:18,350 --> 00:11:20,640 268 00:11:22,470 --> 00:11:25,140 Thanks so much for being here. 269 00:11:26,980 --> 00:11:29,060 Tyler, you get bigger every week. 270 00:11:29,140 --> 00:11:30,770 See you next Sunday. 271 00:11:32,730 --> 00:11:34,560 Hello, Carly! 272 00:11:34,640 --> 00:11:35,930 You made it. 273 00:11:36,020 --> 00:11:37,730 How did you enjoy the sermon today? 274 00:11:37,810 --> 00:11:38,640 Yeah, it was wonderful. 275 00:11:38,730 --> 00:11:40,310 And our choir? 276 00:11:40,390 --> 00:11:41,980 They're... um... 277 00:11:42,060 --> 00:11:43,310 A little muddled? 278 00:11:43,390 --> 00:11:44,520 279 00:11:44,600 --> 00:11:46,310 Well, what they lack in direction, 280 00:11:46,390 --> 00:11:47,640 they make up for in enthusiasm. 281 00:11:47,730 --> 00:11:49,730 I was actually hoping we could have a quick word 282 00:11:49,810 --> 00:11:51,390 about what your expectations are. 283 00:11:52,930 --> 00:11:54,520 I'd like to show you something. 284 00:11:54,600 --> 00:11:56,810 285 00:11:59,560 --> 00:12:01,390 For generations, 286 00:12:01,470 --> 00:12:03,140 the choir has been a treasured part 287 00:12:03,220 --> 00:12:04,680 of our congregation. 288 00:12:04,770 --> 00:12:06,220 Wow. 289 00:12:07,980 --> 00:12:10,390 Wait. Is that-- 290 00:12:10,470 --> 00:12:11,520 Susan? 291 00:12:11,600 --> 00:12:12,890 - Mm-hmm. - 292 00:12:12,980 --> 00:12:15,520 The year we met. 293 00:12:15,600 --> 00:12:18,270 The start of my ministry. 294 00:12:18,350 --> 00:12:19,850 Voice of an angel-- my Susan. 295 00:12:19,930 --> 00:12:22,350 Boy, oh, boy, when I tell you they used to be good, 296 00:12:22,430 --> 00:12:23,730 I am not exaggerating. 297 00:12:23,810 --> 00:12:25,060 Folks from neighboring counties 298 00:12:25,140 --> 00:12:26,850 used to pile into our little chapel 299 00:12:26,930 --> 00:12:28,930 every Sunday to hear them sing. 300 00:12:29,020 --> 00:12:31,730 With all due respect... 301 00:12:31,810 --> 00:12:33,470 what happened? 302 00:12:34,930 --> 00:12:36,270 Have a seat. 303 00:12:36,350 --> 00:12:38,180 Okay. 304 00:12:38,270 --> 00:12:42,560 Well, we've struggled the last few years, Carly. 305 00:12:42,640 --> 00:12:46,680 Our, uh, former choir director, Miss Jane, she was fantastic, 306 00:12:46,770 --> 00:12:48,560 but then she moved away, 307 00:12:48,640 --> 00:12:51,220 along with some of our stronger vocalists, 308 00:12:51,310 --> 00:12:52,770 and, well, we thought 309 00:12:52,850 --> 00:12:54,140 we'd be able to swing it without her, 310 00:12:54,220 --> 00:12:56,640 but as you heard, we could use the help. 311 00:12:56,730 --> 00:12:58,980 So why now? 312 00:13:00,470 --> 00:13:02,850 Um... oh. Um, well... 313 00:13:05,560 --> 00:13:08,220 ...when we saw your post, 314 00:13:08,310 --> 00:13:10,350 it, um... 315 00:13:10,430 --> 00:13:11,680 inspired us. 316 00:13:13,730 --> 00:13:15,890 Truly, Carly, w-we thought you were exactly what we needed 317 00:13:15,980 --> 00:13:17,640 to rebuild the choir-- 318 00:13:17,730 --> 00:13:20,310 youthful energy, passion, new ideas. 319 00:13:21,520 --> 00:13:25,810 So, after Susan and I saw your profile... 320 00:13:27,270 --> 00:13:28,770 ...we wanted to meet you. 321 00:13:28,850 --> 00:13:31,810 Two weeks is not a very long time. 322 00:13:31,890 --> 00:13:34,180 You sure do have your work cut out for ya. 323 00:13:34,270 --> 00:13:36,100 324 00:13:36,180 --> 00:13:39,730 I'll try my best, but I'm no miracle worker. 325 00:13:39,810 --> 00:13:40,980 I understand. 326 00:13:41,060 --> 00:13:43,600 It's not always possible to recapture the past, 327 00:13:43,680 --> 00:13:47,810 and I didn't show you all this to burden you with expectations. 328 00:13:47,890 --> 00:13:50,470 Why did you show me? 329 00:13:50,560 --> 00:13:52,140 To inspire you. 330 00:13:54,390 --> 00:13:57,100 It never hurts to be reminded of what's possible... 331 00:13:57,180 --> 00:14:00,020 especially at Christmas. 332 00:14:04,310 --> 00:14:06,980 We appreciate any guidance you can offer, 333 00:14:07,060 --> 00:14:11,020 but, uh... you leave the miracles to Him. 334 00:14:12,180 --> 00:14:13,850 335 00:14:15,390 --> 00:14:18,220 I think that was a very spirited rendition. 336 00:14:18,310 --> 00:14:20,640 At least we were better than last week. 337 00:14:21,730 --> 00:14:22,850 Then we should celebrate. 338 00:14:22,930 --> 00:14:24,220 Eggnog pancakes at the Orchard? 339 00:14:24,310 --> 00:14:26,060 Oh, that sounds good to me. 340 00:14:26,140 --> 00:14:27,430 Oh! 341 00:14:27,520 --> 00:14:29,600 I think I left my purse in our seat. 342 00:14:29,680 --> 00:14:31,350 I'll get it. I'll meet you at the car. 343 00:14:31,430 --> 00:14:32,640 Okay. 344 00:14:33,730 --> 00:14:35,640 Bye, Matthew! 345 00:14:35,730 --> 00:14:37,270 --Oh! 346 00:14:37,350 --> 00:14:38,350 -I'm so sorry! -No, no. That was-- 347 00:14:38,430 --> 00:14:39,310 I didn't see. 348 00:14:39,390 --> 00:14:40,730 I wasn't-- I wasn't looking. 349 00:14:40,810 --> 00:14:42,020 350 00:14:42,100 --> 00:14:45,020 Have we... met before? 351 00:14:45,100 --> 00:14:46,980 I don't think so. I'm, uh-- 352 00:14:47,060 --> 00:14:48,270 Matty! 353 00:14:48,350 --> 00:14:51,140 I see you've met our fabulous new choir director. 354 00:14:51,220 --> 00:14:53,810 Oh. "The talented musician from Philadelphia." 355 00:14:53,890 --> 00:14:56,060 Most people just call me Carly. 356 00:14:56,140 --> 00:14:58,140 It's nice to meet you. 357 00:14:58,220 --> 00:14:59,600 Matty. 358 00:14:59,680 --> 00:15:01,100 -"Matthew." -Oh. 359 00:15:01,180 --> 00:15:02,640 Since when? 360 00:15:02,730 --> 00:15:05,060 361 00:15:05,140 --> 00:15:07,020 Well, I've to get to work. 362 00:15:07,100 --> 00:15:08,310 Bye, all. 363 00:15:08,390 --> 00:15:09,270 Bye, Jenny. 364 00:15:09,350 --> 00:15:10,310 365 00:15:12,430 --> 00:15:13,810 Nice to meet you. 366 00:15:13,890 --> 00:15:14,850 You too. 367 00:15:16,730 --> 00:15:18,850 -Oh. -Yeah. 368 00:15:18,930 --> 00:15:21,020 369 00:15:28,430 --> 00:15:30,680 So I watched the service on Sunday, 370 00:15:30,770 --> 00:15:33,390 and I think this group has a lot of potential. 371 00:15:33,470 --> 00:15:34,770 We're terrible. 372 00:15:34,850 --> 00:15:36,520 I wouldn't say "terrible". 373 00:15:36,600 --> 00:15:38,060 Not good at all. 374 00:15:38,140 --> 00:15:40,730 But that's why we have Carly. She's here to help us. 375 00:15:40,810 --> 00:15:41,850 Do you really think we can get better? 376 00:15:41,930 --> 00:15:43,060 377 00:15:43,140 --> 00:15:46,140 Being a choir isn't just about singing well. 378 00:15:46,220 --> 00:15:47,020 It's not? 379 00:15:47,100 --> 00:15:48,730 Lucky for us. 380 00:15:48,810 --> 00:15:51,220 It's about singing together. 381 00:15:51,310 --> 00:15:54,470 Right now, you guys are moving in all different directions, 382 00:15:54,560 --> 00:15:57,100 so we have to get you in harmony. 383 00:15:57,180 --> 00:16:00,390 Let's start with an icebreaker, so I can get to know you. 384 00:16:00,470 --> 00:16:01,560 Uh, tell me your name 385 00:16:01,640 --> 00:16:03,730 and why you decided to join the choir. 386 00:16:03,810 --> 00:16:04,930 I'll start. 387 00:16:05,020 --> 00:16:06,850 I am Carly Bridges. You can call me Carly. 388 00:16:06,930 --> 00:16:08,390 I'm a Leo, 389 00:16:08,470 --> 00:16:10,560 and I have been playing guitar and singing my entire life. 390 00:16:10,640 --> 00:16:11,890 How about you? 391 00:16:11,980 --> 00:16:14,430 Well, as you know, my name is Susan, Susan Shepard, 392 00:16:14,520 --> 00:16:18,470 and I have always loved the camaraderie it brings... 393 00:16:18,560 --> 00:16:21,390 spending time with friends 394 00:16:21,470 --> 00:16:23,180 and family. 395 00:16:25,060 --> 00:16:26,390 Hi, Carly. 396 00:16:26,470 --> 00:16:28,180 Hi, Jenny. 397 00:16:28,270 --> 00:16:29,600 Well, since Dad runs the place, 398 00:16:29,680 --> 00:16:32,680 and Mom is one of the original members, 399 00:16:32,770 --> 00:16:35,220 I didn't really have a choice in the matter. 400 00:16:35,310 --> 00:16:36,390 401 00:16:36,470 --> 00:16:38,930 Uh... I'm Tyler. 402 00:16:39,020 --> 00:16:41,850 My mom says team activities build character, 403 00:16:41,930 --> 00:16:42,980 and it was either this 404 00:16:43,060 --> 00:16:44,390 or ice hockey, 405 00:16:44,470 --> 00:16:46,850 and I can't skate. 406 00:16:46,930 --> 00:16:50,930 Well, I-I can't really sing either, but, uh... 407 00:16:51,020 --> 00:16:53,060 if you're lousy at this, you don't lose a tooth. 408 00:16:53,140 --> 00:16:54,520 409 00:16:54,600 --> 00:16:57,430 Well, nice to meet you, Tyler, and I can't skate either. 410 00:16:57,520 --> 00:16:58,560 411 00:17:00,270 --> 00:17:02,060 I'm Alice. I'm 41. 412 00:17:02,140 --> 00:17:03,930 I'm married. 413 00:17:04,020 --> 00:17:06,640 My husband and I have two wonderful children. 414 00:17:06,730 --> 00:17:08,520 I can show you pictures after practice. 415 00:17:08,600 --> 00:17:12,520 Christmas is just about my favorite time of year. 416 00:17:12,600 --> 00:17:13,980 Some folks put up their Christmas trees 417 00:17:14,060 --> 00:17:15,560 on December 1st. 418 00:17:15,640 --> 00:17:18,470 I pull out my sweaters and Christmas bling... heh! 419 00:17:18,560 --> 00:17:19,930 'Cause 'tis the season. 420 00:17:20,020 --> 00:17:21,810 You'll have to show me where I can pick up one of those. 421 00:17:21,890 --> 00:17:23,220 Oh. Well, good thing I have a catalogue. 422 00:17:23,310 --> 00:17:24,890 I'll bring it next time. 423 00:17:26,680 --> 00:17:28,100 424 00:17:34,310 --> 00:17:35,640 George. 425 00:17:35,730 --> 00:17:37,730 The strong, silent type. Well! 426 00:17:37,810 --> 00:17:39,770 You know, every group needs a mysterious one. 427 00:17:39,850 --> 00:17:41,310 428 00:17:41,390 --> 00:17:42,470 429 00:17:43,810 --> 00:17:44,890 I'm Riley Wheeler. 430 00:17:44,980 --> 00:17:46,890 Um, this is my first year, 431 00:17:46,980 --> 00:17:50,980 and I joined because I like to sing. 432 00:17:51,060 --> 00:17:52,810 Then you're in the right place. 433 00:17:52,890 --> 00:17:54,310 Okay. 434 00:17:54,390 --> 00:17:56,020 Uh, thank you, everyone. 435 00:17:56,100 --> 00:17:57,810 Shall we start with some basics? 436 00:17:57,890 --> 00:18:00,060 Just take your places in your sections. 437 00:18:00,140 --> 00:18:01,020 Okay. 438 00:18:02,470 --> 00:18:04,100 439 00:18:11,930 --> 00:18:13,140 Okay, you know what? 440 00:18:13,220 --> 00:18:15,100 Uh, raise your hand if you are a tenor. 441 00:18:16,220 --> 00:18:17,180 No. No. 442 00:18:17,270 --> 00:18:18,180 -No. -What? 443 00:18:19,180 --> 00:18:20,350 Okay. 444 00:18:20,430 --> 00:18:22,430 Um... Alice, are you an alto or a soprano? 445 00:18:22,520 --> 00:18:24,310 You know... 446 00:18:24,390 --> 00:18:26,520 I have always wondered. 447 00:18:29,100 --> 00:18:30,470 Okay. 448 00:18:35,600 --> 00:18:40,310 ♪ Do, mi, so, mi, do... ♪ 449 00:18:40,390 --> 00:18:43,640 ♪ Do, mi, so, mi, do ♪ 450 00:18:45,100 --> 00:18:48,980 - ♪ Do, mi, so, mi, do ♪ - 451 00:18:50,430 --> 00:18:55,770 ♪ Do, mi, so, mi, do ♪ 452 00:18:55,850 --> 00:19:00,060 ♪ Do, mi, so, mi, do ♪ 453 00:19:01,390 --> 00:19:02,430 ♪ ...Do ♪ 454 00:19:04,730 --> 00:19:05,980 Okay. 455 00:19:07,310 --> 00:19:09,350 456 00:19:12,810 --> 00:19:14,100 Pro tip? 457 00:19:14,180 --> 00:19:15,470 Just leave him be. 458 00:19:15,560 --> 00:19:18,850 George likes to... keep to himself. 459 00:19:18,930 --> 00:19:20,640 Thanks. 460 00:19:25,140 --> 00:19:26,980 461 00:19:28,640 --> 00:19:30,470 Now what's got you looking so pensive? 462 00:19:30,560 --> 00:19:32,430 Aw, my Christmas Eve sermon. 463 00:19:32,520 --> 00:19:33,730 Mm. 464 00:19:33,810 --> 00:19:35,560 Just waiting on a little inspiration. 465 00:19:35,640 --> 00:19:37,640 Thank you. 466 00:19:37,730 --> 00:19:38,680 So? 467 00:19:38,770 --> 00:19:40,600 How was Carly's first day? 468 00:19:40,680 --> 00:19:42,350 Wonderful. 469 00:19:42,430 --> 00:19:45,350 She's so bright and so professional. 470 00:19:47,390 --> 00:19:50,020 I know that you had your reservations, 471 00:19:50,100 --> 00:19:52,350 but I am so glad we found her. 472 00:19:54,140 --> 00:19:55,520 She reminds me of him. 473 00:20:00,060 --> 00:20:02,430 You know, I was thinking... 474 00:20:02,520 --> 00:20:03,980 we should get her a Christmas tree. 475 00:20:04,060 --> 00:20:05,560 I've already made arrangements. 476 00:20:05,640 --> 00:20:07,430 I sent in the expert. 477 00:20:07,520 --> 00:20:09,890 478 00:20:09,980 --> 00:20:13,140 ♪ Deck the halls with boughs of holly ♪ 479 00:20:13,220 --> 00:20:15,930 ♪ Fa la la la la la la, la-la ♪ 480 00:20:16,020 --> 00:20:20,390 ♪ 'Tis the season to be jolly ♪ 481 00:20:20,470 --> 00:20:23,100 ♪ Fa la la la la la la, la-la ♪ 482 00:20:24,560 --> 00:20:25,520 Hi. 483 00:20:25,600 --> 00:20:27,390 Hello again. 484 00:20:27,470 --> 00:20:30,430 You have a really nice voice. 485 00:20:30,520 --> 00:20:32,850 Have you ever thought about joining the choir? 486 00:20:32,930 --> 00:20:34,680 Oh, my choir days are long over. 487 00:20:34,770 --> 00:20:36,430 So you have experience. 488 00:20:36,520 --> 00:20:37,930 That's what you got out of that answer? 489 00:20:38,020 --> 00:20:39,310 Mm-hmm. 490 00:20:39,390 --> 00:20:40,680 Okay. What do you think of this one? 491 00:20:40,770 --> 00:20:42,270 Uh-- 492 00:20:42,350 --> 00:20:43,270 You're right. We can do better. 493 00:20:43,350 --> 00:20:44,680 It's your Christmas tree. 494 00:20:44,770 --> 00:20:47,060 Actually, it's yours. 495 00:20:47,140 --> 00:20:49,180 Mrs. Shepard asked me to pick one up for you. 496 00:20:49,270 --> 00:20:51,560 I'm kind of an expert in the Christmas tree department. 497 00:20:51,640 --> 00:20:52,560 Oh, really? 498 00:20:52,640 --> 00:20:54,220 Really. 499 00:20:54,310 --> 00:20:57,390 Hmm. Well, thank you, but you don't have to do that. 500 00:20:57,470 --> 00:20:58,310 -I'm here now. -Nonsense! 501 00:20:58,390 --> 00:20:59,980 I made Mrs. Shepard a promise, 502 00:21:00,060 --> 00:21:02,680 and I need evergreen branches anyway. 503 00:21:02,770 --> 00:21:04,730 My mom makes Christmas wreaths every year. 504 00:21:04,810 --> 00:21:07,730 Hmm. So were you just planning on sneaking it into my house, 505 00:21:07,810 --> 00:21:09,470 like some reverse-Grinch? 506 00:21:09,560 --> 00:21:11,390 I'd probably try the doorbell first. 507 00:21:11,470 --> 00:21:12,850 Yeah. 508 00:21:14,140 --> 00:21:16,890 Well, since you're here, come on, you can help. 509 00:21:21,310 --> 00:21:24,350 So you and the Shepards seem pretty tight. 510 00:21:24,430 --> 00:21:25,850 Definitely. Jenny and I grew up together. 511 00:21:25,930 --> 00:21:28,100 We've been best friends since preschool. 512 00:21:28,180 --> 00:21:29,930 Wow. That's a lot of history. 513 00:21:30,020 --> 00:21:32,560 Any romantic history? 514 00:21:32,640 --> 00:21:34,060 -No. -No? 515 00:21:34,140 --> 00:21:34,930 Nope. 516 00:21:35,020 --> 00:21:36,220 Hmm. 517 00:21:36,310 --> 00:21:37,470 What? 518 00:21:37,560 --> 00:21:39,310 Nothing. 519 00:21:39,390 --> 00:21:42,980 I just wonder if she knows that you have feelings for her. 520 00:21:43,060 --> 00:21:45,390 521 00:21:45,470 --> 00:21:47,770 Why haven't you told her yet? 522 00:21:47,850 --> 00:21:49,850 I-- It's just-- 523 00:21:49,930 --> 00:21:50,930 524 00:21:51,020 --> 00:21:52,520 It's never been the right time. 525 00:21:52,600 --> 00:21:53,980 When I joined the Army, 526 00:21:54,060 --> 00:21:55,470 it didn't seem right to say something, 527 00:21:55,560 --> 00:21:56,930 only to follow it with a goodbye. 528 00:21:57,020 --> 00:21:58,810 Mm. 529 00:21:58,890 --> 00:22:02,430 There was a moment before I left 530 00:22:02,520 --> 00:22:04,730 where I thought maybe she was-- 531 00:22:04,810 --> 00:22:06,640 That was a long time ago! 532 00:22:06,730 --> 00:22:08,390 W-What do you think of this one? 533 00:22:08,470 --> 00:22:10,140 Uh, hold it straight. Let me check. 534 00:22:10,220 --> 00:22:11,470 "Check"? 535 00:22:11,560 --> 00:22:13,680 Well, I gotta see if I can put the angel on top. 536 00:22:13,770 --> 00:22:15,520 --What's the verdict? 537 00:22:15,600 --> 00:22:17,180 We have a winner. 538 00:22:17,270 --> 00:22:18,980 You got bulbs? Tinsel? 539 00:22:19,060 --> 00:22:20,640 Oh, I don't use tinsel. 540 00:22:20,730 --> 00:22:21,770 Why not? 541 00:22:21,850 --> 00:22:23,560 Uh, because it gets everywhere 542 00:22:23,640 --> 00:22:25,310 and you still find pieces of it in January. 543 00:22:25,390 --> 00:22:26,470 No tinsel in January. 544 00:22:27,730 --> 00:22:29,220 Matthew, I really think 545 00:22:29,310 --> 00:22:31,060 you should consider joining the choir. 546 00:22:31,140 --> 00:22:32,770 547 00:22:32,850 --> 00:22:34,390 So many great people involved! 548 00:22:34,470 --> 00:22:37,680 Your sister, Jenny, Jenny's mom... 549 00:22:37,770 --> 00:22:40,060 all of us together, having so much fun... 550 00:22:40,140 --> 00:22:42,640 and also, I desperately need a tenor! 551 00:22:42,730 --> 00:22:45,060 Wait. Are you even a tenor? 552 00:22:45,140 --> 00:22:47,100 Guess you'll never know. 553 00:22:47,180 --> 00:22:50,100 554 00:22:55,560 --> 00:22:58,390 555 00:23:00,310 --> 00:23:02,430 Well, the tree will go a long way 556 00:23:02,520 --> 00:23:04,430 to making this place feel a little more festive. 557 00:23:04,520 --> 00:23:06,140 Mm, and now we have ornaments, too. 558 00:23:06,220 --> 00:23:08,640 Oh. 559 00:23:08,730 --> 00:23:10,770 That one's mine. 560 00:23:10,850 --> 00:23:12,270 I brought it from home. 561 00:23:12,350 --> 00:23:13,850 A cardinal? 562 00:23:13,930 --> 00:23:15,980 It was a gift from my mom. 563 00:23:16,060 --> 00:23:19,520 She used to call me her "little songbird". 564 00:23:19,600 --> 00:23:21,390 And how does she feel about you spending Christmas 565 00:23:21,470 --> 00:23:22,600 so far from home? 566 00:23:22,680 --> 00:23:24,890 She, um... 567 00:23:24,980 --> 00:23:27,350 she passed away in June. 568 00:23:27,430 --> 00:23:28,930 I'm so sorry. 569 00:23:30,100 --> 00:23:31,600 Thanks. 570 00:23:31,680 --> 00:23:33,600 That's why I took this job. 571 00:23:33,680 --> 00:23:35,980 We used to spend Christmas together. 572 00:23:37,390 --> 00:23:40,180 What about brothers? Sisters? 573 00:23:40,270 --> 00:23:42,270 No. It was just us. 574 00:23:44,560 --> 00:23:45,890 Your dad? 575 00:23:45,980 --> 00:23:49,730 Uh, he left, when I was one. 576 00:23:49,810 --> 00:23:51,470 He wasn't ready to be a father. 577 00:23:51,560 --> 00:23:53,350 My mom said he tried, 578 00:23:53,430 --> 00:23:56,850 but he couldn't be what we needed him to be, so... 579 00:23:56,930 --> 00:23:58,430 It's okay. 580 00:23:58,520 --> 00:24:00,560 I made peace with that a long time ago. 581 00:24:02,100 --> 00:24:03,980 Now with my mom gone, 582 00:24:04,060 --> 00:24:07,640 and my dad's side of the family tree clipped... 583 00:24:08,810 --> 00:24:10,770 ...it's just me. 584 00:24:12,270 --> 00:24:14,980 You know, family doesn't have to mean blood. 585 00:24:15,060 --> 00:24:17,980 The men I served with, I consider them brothers. 586 00:24:19,560 --> 00:24:21,810 We have each others' backs. 587 00:24:21,890 --> 00:24:24,100 Family can be chosen, too. 588 00:24:25,350 --> 00:24:27,520 589 00:24:30,850 --> 00:24:32,890 590 00:24:34,520 --> 00:24:37,600 Um, I guess everyone's here, 591 00:24:37,680 --> 00:24:38,980 so let's get started. 592 00:24:39,060 --> 00:24:41,430 We're gonna start with some scales. 593 00:24:41,520 --> 00:24:42,640 Sorry I'm late. 594 00:24:43,890 --> 00:24:45,470 You're right on time. 595 00:24:45,560 --> 00:24:47,810 Um, everybody, meet our new tenor. 596 00:24:47,890 --> 00:24:50,430 You are a tenor, right? 597 00:24:50,520 --> 00:24:51,730 Yeah. 598 00:24:51,810 --> 00:24:54,100 - Okay! - 599 00:24:54,180 --> 00:24:56,640 Gosh! 600 00:24:56,730 --> 00:24:58,270 I'm glad you're here. 601 00:24:58,350 --> 00:24:59,310 We can share. 602 00:24:59,390 --> 00:25:01,310 Thank you. 603 00:25:02,730 --> 00:25:04,560 604 00:25:10,770 --> 00:25:15,100 ♪ Hark The herald angels sing ♪ 605 00:25:15,180 --> 00:25:17,560 ♪ Glory to ♪ 606 00:25:17,640 --> 00:25:21,350 ♪ The newborn king ♪ 607 00:25:21,430 --> 00:25:23,850 ♪ ...King ♪ 608 00:25:26,100 --> 00:25:27,600 Okay. 609 00:25:27,680 --> 00:25:31,850 Uh, well, I think we are good to go for today, guys, 610 00:25:31,930 --> 00:25:33,600 but, um, please practice your individual parts at home. 611 00:25:33,680 --> 00:25:34,890 Okay? Promise? 612 00:25:34,980 --> 00:25:36,470 -Promise. -Good! 613 00:25:36,560 --> 00:25:37,770 Oh. Before we go, 614 00:25:37,850 --> 00:25:40,220 I do have an announcement I would like to make. 615 00:25:40,310 --> 00:25:42,600 I have been evaluating all of your individual strengths, 616 00:25:42,680 --> 00:25:45,930 and I think this year's solo should go 617 00:25:46,020 --> 00:25:46,980 to Riley. 618 00:25:47,060 --> 00:25:48,470 --Riley! 619 00:25:48,560 --> 00:25:49,730 620 00:25:49,810 --> 00:25:51,310 -Congratulations! -Congratulations. 621 00:25:51,390 --> 00:25:53,350 That's great. 622 00:25:54,560 --> 00:25:56,100 Bye, George. 623 00:25:57,310 --> 00:25:58,430 624 00:25:58,520 --> 00:26:00,520 I think he's warming up to me. 625 00:26:00,600 --> 00:26:02,100 He's more bark than bite. 626 00:26:02,180 --> 00:26:03,560 Mm. 627 00:26:06,810 --> 00:26:07,890 Carly? 628 00:26:07,980 --> 00:26:09,980 Um, about the solo... 629 00:26:10,060 --> 00:26:11,980 maybe you should give it to someone else. 630 00:26:12,060 --> 00:26:13,470 Alice, or Jenny? 631 00:26:13,560 --> 00:26:16,430 You have a beautiful voice, Riley. Truly. 632 00:26:16,520 --> 00:26:18,470 I'm just not sure I can sing in front of all those people 633 00:26:18,560 --> 00:26:19,600 alone. 634 00:26:19,680 --> 00:26:21,430 Then we can work on it together, 635 00:26:21,520 --> 00:26:23,810 if you want, outside of group rehearsals. 636 00:26:23,890 --> 00:26:24,770 You'd help me? 637 00:26:24,850 --> 00:26:26,270 Of course! 638 00:26:26,350 --> 00:26:28,310 I won't have you do anything that you're not ready for, 639 00:26:28,390 --> 00:26:30,270 but I think you should try. 640 00:26:30,350 --> 00:26:32,890 Okay. Thanks so much. 641 00:26:32,980 --> 00:26:34,470 Hey! 642 00:26:34,560 --> 00:26:37,100 What made you decide to dust off your robes? 643 00:26:37,180 --> 00:26:38,140 644 00:26:38,220 --> 00:26:39,560 Well, I'm home now, 645 00:26:39,640 --> 00:26:41,470 and it just so happens 646 00:26:41,560 --> 00:26:44,060 some of my favorite people are in this choir. 647 00:26:44,140 --> 00:26:45,350 648 00:26:45,430 --> 00:26:47,680 We still need to catch up. Pie at the Orchard? 649 00:26:47,770 --> 00:26:50,560 I'm off gluten, but yes, of course. 650 00:26:51,770 --> 00:26:52,930 When? 651 00:26:53,020 --> 00:26:55,770 I'll drop off Riley and then meet you there. 652 00:26:55,850 --> 00:26:57,770 You got it. 653 00:26:58,930 --> 00:27:02,640 654 00:27:07,140 --> 00:27:11,930 655 00:27:20,180 --> 00:27:21,810 Mint tea. 656 00:27:21,890 --> 00:27:23,770 With honey. It's good for your voice. 657 00:27:23,850 --> 00:27:25,770 Oh... 658 00:27:25,850 --> 00:27:27,180 So... 659 00:27:27,270 --> 00:27:29,100 are you excited for Christmas? 660 00:27:29,180 --> 00:27:31,270 Why? It happens every year. 661 00:27:31,350 --> 00:27:33,220 Does that make you the town Scrooge? 662 00:27:36,980 --> 00:27:38,350 I suppose it might. 663 00:27:39,730 --> 00:27:42,060 Sorry! I just notice 664 00:27:42,140 --> 00:27:43,980 that you don't seem to like socializing very much 665 00:27:44,060 --> 00:27:45,890 with the rest of the group, 666 00:27:45,980 --> 00:27:47,600 but they're a really fun bunch. 667 00:27:47,680 --> 00:27:50,140 Yesterday, Alice even brought homemade snickerdoodles. 668 00:27:50,220 --> 00:27:51,930 I know! She snuck two into my pocket. 669 00:27:52,020 --> 00:27:53,350 There were crumbs everywhere. 670 00:27:53,430 --> 00:27:54,810 Now, see? 671 00:27:54,890 --> 00:27:56,390 There's another reason to stick around after practice. 672 00:27:56,470 --> 00:27:57,810 Saves on the dry-cleaning bill. 673 00:27:57,890 --> 00:28:00,180 674 00:28:01,350 --> 00:28:03,810 I still would like to know... 675 00:28:03,890 --> 00:28:05,980 why you joined the choir, 676 00:28:06,060 --> 00:28:07,390 if you want to share? 677 00:28:09,930 --> 00:28:11,430 My wife. 678 00:28:11,520 --> 00:28:13,100 She, um... 679 00:28:13,180 --> 00:28:15,640 she used to sing with the choir. 680 00:28:16,890 --> 00:28:19,180 She passed last winter. 681 00:28:19,270 --> 00:28:21,310 How long were you two married? 682 00:28:21,390 --> 00:28:23,640 53 years. 683 00:28:23,730 --> 00:28:25,890 I'm so sorry, George. 684 00:28:28,140 --> 00:28:30,100 Now tell me about your wife. 685 00:28:30,180 --> 00:28:31,810 Lovely singer, I bet. 686 00:28:31,890 --> 00:28:33,890 She couldn't carry a tune in a bucket! 687 00:28:33,980 --> 00:28:35,470 688 00:28:35,560 --> 00:28:37,060 But she loved it! 689 00:28:37,140 --> 00:28:39,390 Christmas was always her favorite time of the year-- 690 00:28:39,470 --> 00:28:40,850 the lights and the decorations-- 691 00:28:40,930 --> 00:28:43,020 but the thing she looked forward to the most 692 00:28:43,100 --> 00:28:43,980 was caroling. 693 00:28:44,060 --> 00:28:45,850 -Mm. -And we'd go every year. 694 00:28:45,930 --> 00:28:47,020 Just you two? 695 00:28:47,100 --> 00:28:49,100 Well, it was our tradition. 696 00:28:49,180 --> 00:28:51,640 We'd walk for blocks till our feet were sore 697 00:28:51,730 --> 00:28:52,850 and our voices gave out, 698 00:28:52,930 --> 00:28:55,310 but she'd always say, 699 00:28:55,390 --> 00:28:58,310 "One more house. 700 00:28:58,390 --> 00:29:02,220 Can't keep all this Christmas cheer to ourselves." 701 00:29:04,060 --> 00:29:05,930 702 00:29:08,350 --> 00:29:11,520 And when I sing with the choir... 703 00:29:11,600 --> 00:29:14,680 I can feel that old connection to her. 704 00:29:16,640 --> 00:29:19,470 705 00:29:27,560 --> 00:29:29,930 ♪ Ding dong merrily on high... ♪ 706 00:29:30,020 --> 00:29:31,430 -Oh. -Thank you. 707 00:29:31,520 --> 00:29:32,980 Ahem. 708 00:29:33,060 --> 00:29:35,180 Did your Mom tell you that Barkley's Drugstore closed down? 709 00:29:35,270 --> 00:29:36,310 What? 710 00:29:36,390 --> 00:29:37,520 No! 711 00:29:37,600 --> 00:29:40,390 Yes, unfortunately-- about six months ago. 712 00:29:40,470 --> 00:29:41,600 713 00:29:41,680 --> 00:29:43,390 I hear it's becoming a seafood restaurant. 714 00:29:43,470 --> 00:29:44,770 I spent the last few days 715 00:29:44,850 --> 00:29:47,430 dreaming of one of their peppermint egg creams. 716 00:29:47,520 --> 00:29:50,350 Yeah. Well, my mom cornered Mr. Barkley 717 00:29:50,430 --> 00:29:51,560 until he gave her the recipe, 718 00:29:51,640 --> 00:29:53,180 so I'll have her send it to you. 719 00:29:53,270 --> 00:29:55,220 Yeah. Well, you know I won't be able 720 00:29:55,310 --> 00:29:57,140 to make anything like the original, but thanks. 721 00:29:57,220 --> 00:29:59,020 Oh, right. I forgot. You can't cook. 722 00:30:00,220 --> 00:30:01,770 I have other skills. 723 00:30:01,850 --> 00:30:02,980 724 00:30:03,060 --> 00:30:05,390 How are things at the shop? 725 00:30:05,470 --> 00:30:08,100 Actually, it's my last month. 726 00:30:08,180 --> 00:30:10,270 Really? Why? 727 00:30:11,390 --> 00:30:13,220 I applied to Dobson Virginia University. 728 00:30:13,310 --> 00:30:14,890 I got into their MBA program. 729 00:30:14,980 --> 00:30:16,640 W... 730 00:30:16,730 --> 00:30:18,220 Th-That's amazing! 731 00:30:18,310 --> 00:30:19,220 Congratulations. 732 00:30:19,310 --> 00:30:20,560 Thank you. 733 00:30:20,640 --> 00:30:22,560 I'm still wait-listed for a few courses I need, 734 00:30:22,640 --> 00:30:23,680 so we'll see. 735 00:30:23,770 --> 00:30:25,600 Your parents must be proud. 736 00:30:25,680 --> 00:30:27,430 They are... now. 737 00:30:27,520 --> 00:30:30,020 Mom was a little disappointed 738 00:30:30,100 --> 00:30:32,680 because we'd always talked about me taking over the shop one day. 739 00:30:32,770 --> 00:30:33,930 You can do that with a business degree, right? 740 00:30:34,020 --> 00:30:36,470 That's not why I applied. 741 00:30:37,730 --> 00:30:40,980 I've spent my entire life in Waterford Creek, 742 00:30:41,060 --> 00:30:42,640 and I started to wonder 743 00:30:42,730 --> 00:30:45,430 if maybe there was more for me out there. 744 00:30:47,470 --> 00:30:49,100 You must know what that's like, right? 745 00:30:50,470 --> 00:30:54,730 Well, I... I-I loved serving my country. 746 00:30:54,810 --> 00:30:57,770 It was the honor of my life, but... 747 00:30:57,850 --> 00:31:01,730 I spent most of my quiet moments thinking of home. 748 00:31:03,730 --> 00:31:06,310 749 00:31:09,850 --> 00:31:12,850 750 00:31:12,930 --> 00:31:14,600 ♪ Decorating ♪ 751 00:31:14,680 --> 00:31:16,810 ♪ Reindeer gaming ♪ 752 00:31:16,930 --> 00:31:18,430 ♪ Baby ♪ 753 00:31:18,520 --> 00:31:21,850 ♪ It must be Christmas ♪ 754 00:31:23,310 --> 00:31:27,430 ♪ 'Cause every day's a holiday in the season of love ♪ 755 00:31:27,520 --> 00:31:31,600 ♪ Christmas brings out the joy in all of us ♪ 756 00:31:33,100 --> 00:31:35,850 ♪ If you feel this good inside ♪ 757 00:31:35,930 --> 00:31:37,770 ♪ That's when you know, baby ♪ 758 00:31:37,850 --> 00:31:39,730 ♪ It must be Christmastime... ♪ 759 00:31:39,810 --> 00:31:41,680 Hmm. We meet again. 760 00:31:41,770 --> 00:31:43,430 761 00:31:43,520 --> 00:31:45,520 I'm actually glad you're here. 762 00:31:45,600 --> 00:31:47,520 That Christmas Feeling 763 00:31:47,600 --> 00:31:49,140 or... Christmas Time's Coming ? 764 00:31:50,350 --> 00:31:52,020 Are you buying a gift for someone? 765 00:31:53,220 --> 00:31:54,810 Every Christmas, 766 00:31:54,890 --> 00:31:56,890 my mom and I would go to the record shop in town 767 00:31:56,980 --> 00:31:58,310 and try to find a holiday album 768 00:31:58,390 --> 00:32:00,350 that we'd never, ever heard before. 769 00:32:00,430 --> 00:32:02,850 I mean, anyone can put on Bing or Ella, 770 00:32:02,930 --> 00:32:06,560 but have you ever trimmed a tree to... 771 00:32:06,640 --> 00:32:08,560 Accordion To Steve's Christmas Polka ? 772 00:32:08,640 --> 00:32:10,430 773 00:32:10,520 --> 00:32:11,980 She'd get one for me, 774 00:32:12,060 --> 00:32:13,520 I'd get one for her, 775 00:32:13,600 --> 00:32:15,850 we'd swap, kind of like a secret Santa. 776 00:32:15,930 --> 00:32:18,640 It was always my favorite tradition. 777 00:32:18,730 --> 00:32:20,180 And what if you don't like it? 778 00:32:20,270 --> 00:32:23,640 What's life without a little bit of risk, right? 779 00:32:23,730 --> 00:32:24,980 Besides, I have yet to meet 780 00:32:25,060 --> 00:32:27,810 a Christmas song that I did not like. 781 00:32:27,890 --> 00:32:29,220 Give me a horn section and some sleigh bells, 782 00:32:29,310 --> 00:32:30,390 and I'm happy. 783 00:32:30,470 --> 00:32:31,680 --What about you? 784 00:32:33,560 --> 00:32:35,470 My favorite... Christmas tradition? 785 00:32:35,560 --> 00:32:37,600 Mm-hmm. 786 00:32:37,680 --> 00:32:38,640 Being home. 787 00:32:40,060 --> 00:32:42,350 I mean, nothing gets me in the spirit 788 00:32:42,430 --> 00:32:45,890 like a peppermint egg cream from Barkley's Drugstore... 789 00:32:45,980 --> 00:32:48,770 but I just heard... they shut down. 790 00:32:48,850 --> 00:32:50,310 Oh. 791 00:32:50,390 --> 00:32:52,180 Well, I've never tried one, but it sounds interesting. 792 00:32:52,270 --> 00:32:54,520 No... more than "interesting". 793 00:32:54,600 --> 00:32:55,730 It's life-changing. 794 00:32:57,140 --> 00:32:59,810 795 00:33:01,310 --> 00:33:02,470 Riley told me 796 00:33:02,560 --> 00:33:04,600 that you offered to help her out with her solo. 797 00:33:04,680 --> 00:33:05,980 That's really nice of you. 798 00:33:06,060 --> 00:33:07,560 Well, solos can be intimidating. 799 00:33:07,640 --> 00:33:09,600 She's very talented. 800 00:33:09,680 --> 00:33:11,680 She's wanted to join the choir for the longest time. 801 00:33:11,770 --> 00:33:12,930 She just now worked up the courage. 802 00:33:13,020 --> 00:33:15,310 Well, I'm glad she did. 803 00:33:17,470 --> 00:33:20,270 You know, I could use some new Christmas music. 804 00:33:20,350 --> 00:33:22,310 Swap? 805 00:33:23,520 --> 00:33:24,730 Do you trust me? 806 00:33:25,890 --> 00:33:27,020 Should I? 807 00:33:27,100 --> 00:33:28,390 808 00:33:30,270 --> 00:33:31,270 No peeking. 809 00:33:31,350 --> 00:33:33,180 Oh! Right. 810 00:33:33,270 --> 00:33:36,020 ♪ ...Babe it must be Christmas... ♪ 811 00:33:43,140 --> 00:33:45,310 Hey! Not until you get home. 812 00:33:45,390 --> 00:33:46,430 That's the rule. 813 00:33:46,520 --> 00:33:48,180 Is that so? Well... 814 00:33:48,270 --> 00:33:49,810 I always play by the rules. 815 00:33:49,890 --> 00:33:52,020 I got that about you. 816 00:33:53,350 --> 00:33:56,020 817 00:34:06,890 --> 00:34:08,390 Mm. Smells good. 818 00:34:08,470 --> 00:34:09,980 What have you got there? 819 00:34:11,140 --> 00:34:13,020 Uh... 820 00:34:13,100 --> 00:34:14,520 821 00:34:14,600 --> 00:34:17,470 Oh, no. 822 00:34:17,560 --> 00:34:19,520 The record player was broken, so we got rid of it. 823 00:34:19,600 --> 00:34:20,560 Sorry, honey. 824 00:34:20,640 --> 00:34:22,350 Oh, that's okay, Mom. 825 00:34:22,430 --> 00:34:24,140 Love you. 826 00:34:24,220 --> 00:34:26,470 827 00:34:30,560 --> 00:34:32,060 828 00:34:33,730 --> 00:34:36,850 829 00:34:46,390 --> 00:34:49,020 830 00:34:49,100 --> 00:34:51,140 831 00:34:51,220 --> 00:34:53,600 ♪ There's music in the city ♪ 832 00:34:54,850 --> 00:34:57,640 ♪ And the lights are on display ♪ 833 00:34:59,100 --> 00:35:02,850 ♪ There's a big old tree for all to see ♪ 834 00:35:02,930 --> 00:35:05,980 ♪ Where the children Run and play ♪ 835 00:35:06,060 --> 00:35:09,730 ♪ I look out through my window ♪ 836 00:35:10,850 --> 00:35:14,220 ♪ Somethin' just don't seem right ♪ 837 00:35:14,310 --> 00:35:16,220 ♪ Until I said "Hello" ♪ 838 00:35:16,310 --> 00:35:18,060 ♪ I heard her voice ♪ 839 00:35:18,140 --> 00:35:21,890 ♪ On the other end of the line ♪ 840 00:35:21,980 --> 00:35:24,060 ♪ Now, it's Christmas ♪ 841 00:35:24,140 --> 00:35:25,930 ♪ Christmas ♪ 842 00:35:26,020 --> 00:35:29,020 ♪ I'm hurryin' on my way ♪ 843 00:35:30,270 --> 00:35:33,680 ♪ Christmas Christmas ♪ 844 00:35:33,770 --> 00:35:37,060 ♪ Like I'm riding in a one-horse sleigh ♪ 845 00:35:37,140 --> 00:35:41,560 ♪ Well, I don't need to hear no jingle bells ♪ 846 00:35:41,640 --> 00:35:44,930 ♪ Just the ringing on my phone ♪ 847 00:35:45,020 --> 00:35:47,930 ♪ Well, Mama just called ♪ 848 00:35:48,020 --> 00:35:49,430 ♪ And said it's time ♪ 849 00:35:49,520 --> 00:35:53,100 ♪ For me to come on home ♪ 850 00:35:58,810 --> 00:36:02,180 ♪ Ooh, ooh ♪ 851 00:36:04,930 --> 00:36:07,640 "Joyful all ye nations rise, 852 00:36:07,730 --> 00:36:10,930 join the triumph of the skies." 853 00:36:11,020 --> 00:36:12,850 What's the song about? Tyler? 854 00:36:12,930 --> 00:36:16,680 Um, herald angels singing? 855 00:36:16,770 --> 00:36:18,220 Yes. Absolutely. What else? 856 00:36:19,310 --> 00:36:21,020 It's about rejoicing in good news, 857 00:36:21,100 --> 00:36:22,430 coming together in celebration. 858 00:36:22,520 --> 00:36:23,810 Exactly. 859 00:36:24,980 --> 00:36:27,680 Songs aren't just words and notes. 860 00:36:27,770 --> 00:36:31,180 They are expressions of emotions, 861 00:36:31,270 --> 00:36:34,430 and if we want the audience to feel something, 862 00:36:34,520 --> 00:36:36,270 then we have to feel it first. 863 00:36:36,350 --> 00:36:38,430 So, everybody... 864 00:36:38,520 --> 00:36:39,680 close your eyes! 865 00:36:39,770 --> 00:36:42,350 --Close 'em! 866 00:36:42,430 --> 00:36:45,730 Now, I want you to think about a time in your life 867 00:36:45,810 --> 00:36:48,980 when you were truly happy... 868 00:36:49,060 --> 00:36:54,430 when you were filled with joy and bliss... 869 00:36:54,520 --> 00:36:56,180 and wonder. 870 00:36:56,270 --> 00:36:58,220 Yeah. Feel those feels. 871 00:36:58,310 --> 00:36:59,730 Smile! 872 00:36:59,810 --> 00:37:01,730 Now hold on to that feeling... 873 00:37:01,810 --> 00:37:03,770 and keep your eyes closed. 874 00:37:06,640 --> 00:37:07,640 875 00:37:07,730 --> 00:37:09,890 Just the refrain... 876 00:37:09,980 --> 00:37:12,890 and now you want to share that happy time. 877 00:37:12,980 --> 00:37:14,770 You are bursting to share it 878 00:37:14,850 --> 00:37:17,180 with the people you love the most. 879 00:37:17,270 --> 00:37:20,390 And one... and two... 880 00:37:20,470 --> 00:37:25,470 ♪ Joyful all ye nations rise ♪ 881 00:37:25,560 --> 00:37:29,600 ♪ Join the triumph of the skies ♪ 882 00:37:29,680 --> 00:37:34,520 ♪ With angelic hosts proclaim ♪ 883 00:37:34,600 --> 00:37:39,100 ♪ Christ is born in Bethlehem ♪ 884 00:37:39,180 --> 00:37:44,060 ♪ Hark The herald angels sing ♪ 885 00:37:44,140 --> 00:37:48,060 ♪ Glory to the newborn ♪ 886 00:37:48,140 --> 00:37:52,020 ♪ King ♪ 887 00:37:56,060 --> 00:37:58,390 All right, singers. 888 00:37:58,470 --> 00:38:00,310 Open your eyes. 889 00:38:01,770 --> 00:38:03,930 I think we're ready to take it from the top. 890 00:38:05,430 --> 00:38:07,890 891 00:38:07,980 --> 00:38:10,140 892 00:38:17,640 --> 00:38:20,140 893 00:38:25,560 --> 00:38:28,390 894 00:38:30,730 --> 00:38:32,770 895 00:38:38,640 --> 00:38:39,640 Hi! 896 00:38:39,730 --> 00:38:41,680 Hi. Carly, I'm so silly. 897 00:38:41,770 --> 00:38:44,350 I realized that I forgot to give you your ticket. 898 00:38:44,430 --> 00:38:45,270 Ticket? 899 00:38:45,350 --> 00:38:46,980 Yes, to the Christmas dance. 900 00:38:47,060 --> 00:38:48,220 It's a Waterford Creek tradition. 901 00:38:48,310 --> 00:38:49,350 Not to be missed. 902 00:38:49,430 --> 00:38:51,600 For tonight? Okay. 903 00:38:51,680 --> 00:38:53,930 Um, I've never been to a Christmas dance before. 904 00:38:54,020 --> 00:38:55,850 Oh, you're gonna have a wonderful time. 905 00:38:55,930 --> 00:38:56,980 I'll see to it personally. 906 00:38:57,060 --> 00:38:59,180 Now, I'm not sure what you packed, 907 00:38:59,270 --> 00:39:02,220 but Jenny thought perhaps one of these might work. 908 00:39:02,310 --> 00:39:04,520 These are great. Thank you! 909 00:39:04,600 --> 00:39:06,730 You're welcome. 910 00:39:06,810 --> 00:39:07,980 911 00:39:09,220 --> 00:39:10,270 Do you want to come in? 912 00:39:10,350 --> 00:39:12,470 Oh, thanks, Carly, but, um... 913 00:39:12,560 --> 00:39:13,980 I'm behind on making my Christmas candles. 914 00:39:14,060 --> 00:39:15,770 Oh. 915 00:39:15,850 --> 00:39:17,810 Actually, I could sure use your help. 916 00:39:19,640 --> 00:39:20,850 Would you care to join? 917 00:39:21,980 --> 00:39:24,430 Sure. Uh, let me just put these down. 918 00:39:24,520 --> 00:39:26,220 Okay. 919 00:39:27,430 --> 00:39:28,810 920 00:39:30,890 --> 00:39:33,220 The key to the perfect Christmas candle 921 00:39:33,310 --> 00:39:35,220 is three drops of cardamom essence, 922 00:39:35,310 --> 00:39:36,600 two drops of vanilla, 923 00:39:36,680 --> 00:39:38,060 and two drops of cloves, 924 00:39:38,140 --> 00:39:39,680 with a dash of cinnamon. 925 00:39:39,770 --> 00:39:42,100 I usually make my own cinnamon blend too, 926 00:39:42,180 --> 00:39:44,060 but that's a recipe for another time. 927 00:39:44,140 --> 00:39:46,180 Well, it smells great. 928 00:39:46,270 --> 00:39:47,390 Mm-hmm! 929 00:39:47,470 --> 00:39:49,560 I only started making these a few years ago, 930 00:39:49,640 --> 00:39:51,810 but since then, I've been hooked. 931 00:39:51,890 --> 00:39:54,850 It's like there's something meditative about it. 932 00:39:54,930 --> 00:39:57,100 Oh, I'm sorry. 933 00:39:57,180 --> 00:39:59,140 I feel like I've just been talking your ear off. 934 00:39:59,220 --> 00:40:00,470 Not at all. 935 00:40:00,560 --> 00:40:02,350 I love hearing these stories. 936 00:40:02,430 --> 00:40:04,810 Okay. What's next? 937 00:40:04,890 --> 00:40:07,470 So, next, we add... 938 00:40:07,560 --> 00:40:09,850 the scent. 939 00:40:09,930 --> 00:40:12,520 Are you sure you want to trust me with this? 940 00:40:12,600 --> 00:40:14,890 I believe in you, Carly. 941 00:40:14,980 --> 00:40:16,470 Now, nice and easy. 942 00:40:16,560 --> 00:40:17,680 Okay. 943 00:40:17,770 --> 00:40:19,810 Mom, are you up here? 944 00:40:19,890 --> 00:40:21,220 Come on up! 945 00:40:22,770 --> 00:40:24,730 Sorry to bother you up here, but... 946 00:40:24,810 --> 00:40:26,430 Oh! Hi, Carly. 947 00:40:26,520 --> 00:40:27,850 Hey, Jenny. 948 00:40:27,930 --> 00:40:29,640 Your mom's showing me how to make Christmas candles. 949 00:40:29,730 --> 00:40:31,390 Really? 950 00:40:31,470 --> 00:40:34,180 Mom usually doesn't let people into her studio. 951 00:40:34,270 --> 00:40:35,430 Well, I, uh... 952 00:40:35,520 --> 00:40:37,020 I have to make six dozen of these 953 00:40:37,100 --> 00:40:38,270 for the Christmas dance, 954 00:40:38,350 --> 00:40:40,270 so it is all hands on deck. 955 00:40:40,350 --> 00:40:42,220 I'm pretty sure I have two left hands, 956 00:40:42,310 --> 00:40:43,850 but I'm trying my best. 957 00:40:43,930 --> 00:40:45,680 Come, join us, honey. 958 00:40:45,770 --> 00:40:48,270 Sure. 959 00:40:48,350 --> 00:40:49,850 Here. 960 00:40:49,930 --> 00:40:51,640 Thank you. 961 00:40:53,100 --> 00:40:54,980 Mm. Oh! That's starting to smell really good. 962 00:40:58,430 --> 00:41:00,390 963 00:41:00,470 --> 00:41:02,060 Good to see you. 964 00:41:03,680 --> 00:41:04,730 Excuse me for a second. 965 00:41:08,470 --> 00:41:09,770 Hey! 966 00:41:13,680 --> 00:41:16,430 967 00:41:18,270 --> 00:41:19,560 What do you think? 968 00:41:20,890 --> 00:41:22,060 Smells good enough to eat. 969 00:41:22,140 --> 00:41:23,980 Thank you. 970 00:41:24,060 --> 00:41:25,350 You made these? 971 00:41:25,430 --> 00:41:28,600 With a great deal of help from Susan, but yes. 972 00:41:28,680 --> 00:41:29,890 I'm impressed. 973 00:41:31,350 --> 00:41:32,470 You know... 974 00:41:32,560 --> 00:41:34,520 I think I am finally getting the hang 975 00:41:34,600 --> 00:41:36,350 of this smalltown Christmas thing. 976 00:41:36,430 --> 00:41:38,930 Making candles, attending time-honored events. 977 00:41:39,020 --> 00:41:40,600 Carly! 978 00:41:41,770 --> 00:41:43,350 -Can I steal you for a hot sec? -Sure. 979 00:41:43,430 --> 00:41:44,930 So I heard 980 00:41:45,020 --> 00:41:47,770 that eating prunes is good for relaxing the vocal chords, 981 00:41:47,850 --> 00:41:48,930 or was it pineapple? 982 00:41:49,020 --> 00:41:49,980 I can't remember. 983 00:41:50,060 --> 00:41:51,060 I know water's good... 984 00:41:52,220 --> 00:41:53,430 Susan was saying 985 00:41:53,520 --> 00:41:55,140 that the Christmas dance was your first date. 986 00:41:55,220 --> 00:41:56,560 No. 987 00:41:56,640 --> 00:41:58,140 Our first date was the library. 988 00:41:58,220 --> 00:42:00,310 Oh, that was not a date. 989 00:42:00,390 --> 00:42:01,600 I thought it was. 990 00:42:01,680 --> 00:42:03,560 Our "first date" is when I put on a pretty dress 991 00:42:03,640 --> 00:42:05,730 and dab some perfume behind my ear. 992 00:42:05,810 --> 00:42:07,770 Well, I think you can find romance anywhere, 993 00:42:07,850 --> 00:42:09,060 in the little things. 994 00:42:09,140 --> 00:42:10,770 Like a trip to the library. 995 00:42:10,850 --> 00:42:12,100 Okay, fine! 996 00:42:12,180 --> 00:42:13,890 So then the Christmas dance was our second date. 997 00:42:13,980 --> 00:42:15,600 Actually, it was our third. 998 00:42:15,680 --> 00:42:17,980 You forgot about the coffee shop. 999 00:42:18,060 --> 00:42:19,430 Oh! 1000 00:42:19,520 --> 00:42:21,600 1001 00:42:25,430 --> 00:42:26,850 Dance with me? 1002 00:42:26,930 --> 00:42:30,180 I would love to. 1003 00:42:31,430 --> 00:42:34,100 ♪ ...The sky is such a beautiful sight ♪ 1004 00:42:34,180 --> 00:42:38,140 ♪ And when we walk along the icy lane ♪ 1005 00:42:38,220 --> 00:42:41,270 ♪ You'll be holding me so tight ♪ 1006 00:42:42,980 --> 00:42:44,220 ♪ And when we see that fire ♪ 1007 00:42:44,310 --> 00:42:45,980 ♪ With the flames getting higher ♪ 1008 00:42:46,060 --> 00:42:47,220 ♪ We'll... ♪ 1009 00:42:47,310 --> 00:42:48,220 You know what this reminds me of? 1010 00:42:48,310 --> 00:42:49,980 Junior prom. 1011 00:42:50,060 --> 00:42:52,020 Does that mean I can expect you to step on my toes? 1012 00:42:52,100 --> 00:42:53,310 1013 00:42:53,390 --> 00:42:54,930 What? I got some fresh moves. 1014 00:42:55,020 --> 00:42:56,430 Oh. 1015 00:42:56,520 --> 00:42:59,310 1016 00:43:01,140 --> 00:43:03,100 I thought I just saw Ben Hubbard. 1017 00:43:03,180 --> 00:43:04,270 Ben? 1018 00:43:04,350 --> 00:43:06,640 I didn't know he was back in town. 1019 00:43:06,730 --> 00:43:09,350 Yeah. He said he might be here tonight. 1020 00:43:09,430 --> 00:43:11,100 ♪ ...The bells on the tree ♪ 1021 00:43:11,180 --> 00:43:13,060 ♪ We'll be wrapping up tonight ♪ 1022 00:43:13,140 --> 00:43:14,100 Are you two... 1023 00:43:14,180 --> 00:43:16,430 Mm. I'm not sure. 1024 00:43:16,520 --> 00:43:19,220 He travels a lot for work, but he visits all the time, 1025 00:43:19,310 --> 00:43:21,810 so... 1026 00:43:21,890 --> 00:43:23,180 You should go say hi. 1027 00:43:23,270 --> 00:43:24,730 It can wait till the end of our dance. 1028 00:43:24,810 --> 00:43:25,890 No. No. 1029 00:43:25,980 --> 00:43:27,270 Absolutely not. Listen. 1030 00:43:27,350 --> 00:43:30,770 I-I have to make the rounds anyways and... 1031 00:43:30,850 --> 00:43:32,850 a lot of people I have to say hi to. 1032 00:43:32,930 --> 00:43:34,100 Are you sure? 1033 00:43:34,180 --> 00:43:35,850 -We'll catch up later. -Okay. 1034 00:43:35,930 --> 00:43:38,600 1035 00:43:39,770 --> 00:43:41,980 Hi. 1036 00:43:42,060 --> 00:43:43,310 Thank you. 1037 00:43:53,980 --> 00:43:55,730 Nice night, huh? 1038 00:43:55,810 --> 00:43:57,680 Yeah. Pretty magical. 1039 00:43:57,770 --> 00:44:01,100 The stars... the perfectly clean air. 1040 00:44:01,180 --> 00:44:03,980 This place is incredible. 1041 00:44:07,180 --> 00:44:09,270 George has some pretty good moves, huh? 1042 00:44:09,350 --> 00:44:11,060 I could barely keep up. 1043 00:44:11,140 --> 00:44:13,060 1044 00:44:19,020 --> 00:44:22,220 So... how are we doing? 1045 00:44:23,680 --> 00:44:26,100 You and me? 1046 00:44:27,430 --> 00:44:28,270 The choir. 1047 00:44:30,560 --> 00:44:32,640 Uh, well... 1048 00:44:32,730 --> 00:44:35,930 we are a little over a week away from Christmas Eve, 1049 00:44:36,020 --> 00:44:38,980 and... 1050 00:44:39,060 --> 00:44:42,270 I just want it to be special. 1051 00:44:42,350 --> 00:44:44,270 It means a lot to you, this performance. 1052 00:44:44,350 --> 00:44:46,730 Yeah. 1053 00:44:46,810 --> 00:44:50,020 The Shepards have been so nice to me... 1054 00:44:50,100 --> 00:44:52,140 from finding my teacher profile online 1055 00:44:52,220 --> 00:44:54,390 to bringing me out here, 1056 00:44:54,470 --> 00:44:57,350 inviting me to fun events like this. 1057 00:44:57,430 --> 00:44:58,640 1058 00:44:58,730 --> 00:45:00,730 Alice said that the chapel 1059 00:45:00,810 --> 00:45:03,310 hasn't had the money to hire a choir director, 1060 00:45:03,390 --> 00:45:06,560 so Pastor John is paying me out of pocket. 1061 00:45:08,850 --> 00:45:11,390 I don't know how I got so lucky. 1062 00:45:11,470 --> 00:45:15,020 Huh. That is really special. 1063 00:45:15,100 --> 00:45:17,350 I'll miss them when I go home. 1064 00:45:19,930 --> 00:45:22,140 Do you... 1065 00:45:22,220 --> 00:45:24,390 believe in fate? 1066 00:45:24,470 --> 00:45:27,520 Like, there's a bigger plan that we can't see? 1067 00:45:27,600 --> 00:45:29,520 Yeah. 1068 00:45:29,600 --> 00:45:31,060 I don't know. 1069 00:45:31,140 --> 00:45:32,430 Maybe. 1070 00:45:32,520 --> 00:45:34,980 Since my mom died... 1071 00:45:35,060 --> 00:45:39,770 I've just felt a little... lost. 1072 00:45:41,140 --> 00:45:44,470 And fate, the idea of it... 1073 00:45:45,680 --> 00:45:48,220 ...the promises that it holds... 1074 00:45:50,560 --> 00:45:54,390 ...it just seems a little rocky right now. 1075 00:45:56,140 --> 00:45:58,770 I understand what you're going through. 1076 00:46:01,730 --> 00:46:02,680 You do? 1077 00:46:02,770 --> 00:46:04,600 Yeah. 1078 00:46:05,770 --> 00:46:07,850 1079 00:46:21,520 --> 00:46:23,270 You're up late. 1080 00:46:23,350 --> 00:46:24,980 Oh, did I wake you? 1081 00:46:25,060 --> 00:46:26,810 No. 1082 00:46:26,890 --> 00:46:28,810 Eggnog! 1083 00:46:28,890 --> 00:46:31,430 Looks like we had the same idea. 1084 00:46:31,520 --> 00:46:36,560 Oh... oh, I remember that night. 1085 00:46:36,640 --> 00:46:39,470 You made the cutest Wise Man. 1086 00:46:41,890 --> 00:46:44,430 And you were up all night, making me that little hat. 1087 00:46:44,520 --> 00:46:46,390 Uh-huh. 1088 00:46:46,470 --> 00:46:48,520 Because... 1089 00:46:48,600 --> 00:46:51,310 accessories make the outfit, dear. 1090 00:46:51,390 --> 00:46:54,140 1091 00:46:58,770 --> 00:47:00,140 Is everything all right? 1092 00:47:00,220 --> 00:47:04,060 I had these hopes... 1093 00:47:04,140 --> 00:47:05,680 I'd come home, 1094 00:47:05,770 --> 00:47:08,060 buy that little farmhouse on Maple, fix it up. 1095 00:47:09,600 --> 00:47:12,560 And now I hear that Jenny's leaving... 1096 00:47:12,640 --> 00:47:14,770 just as I arrive. 1097 00:47:14,850 --> 00:47:16,020 She was my best friend. 1098 00:47:16,100 --> 00:47:18,600 I feel like I... hardly know her. 1099 00:47:18,680 --> 00:47:20,390 People change... 1100 00:47:20,470 --> 00:47:22,560 grow apart. 1101 00:47:22,640 --> 00:47:24,560 Others grow together. 1102 00:47:26,390 --> 00:47:28,850 Sometimes, you need to let go of a dream 1103 00:47:28,930 --> 00:47:31,810 so another one can take its place. 1104 00:47:33,020 --> 00:47:34,730 That's pretty deep, Mom. 1105 00:47:34,810 --> 00:47:37,180 I have my moments. 1106 00:47:38,390 --> 00:47:40,730 1107 00:47:45,680 --> 00:47:47,270 1108 00:47:48,890 --> 00:47:50,850 1109 00:47:55,680 --> 00:47:58,220 1110 00:48:01,100 --> 00:48:02,640 1111 00:48:02,730 --> 00:48:05,430 Thank you for letting us do this for her. 1112 00:48:05,520 --> 00:48:06,680 You've done a good thing. 1113 00:48:06,770 --> 00:48:08,430 What a blessing. 1114 00:48:08,520 --> 00:48:10,680 Meeting her-- that's the real blessing. 1115 00:48:10,770 --> 00:48:12,890 1116 00:48:17,680 --> 00:48:19,850 Hello, and good morning, everybody. 1117 00:48:19,930 --> 00:48:21,140 Uh, keep your coats on! 1118 00:48:21,220 --> 00:48:22,600 We're doing something a little different today. 1119 00:48:22,680 --> 00:48:24,020 We're not singing today? 1120 00:48:24,100 --> 00:48:26,520 We are going caroling. 1121 00:48:26,600 --> 00:48:28,850 1122 00:48:29,890 --> 00:48:31,890 Come on! Come. 1123 00:48:31,980 --> 00:48:33,310 1124 00:48:33,390 --> 00:48:36,310 1125 00:48:36,390 --> 00:48:38,470 1126 00:48:38,560 --> 00:48:40,520 1127 00:48:41,680 --> 00:48:43,310 ♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪ 1128 00:48:43,390 --> 00:48:45,100 ♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪ 1129 00:48:45,180 --> 00:48:47,390 ♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪ 1130 00:48:47,470 --> 00:48:50,100 ♪ And a Happy New Year ♪ 1131 00:48:50,180 --> 00:48:54,600 ♪ Good tidings we bring to you and your kin ♪ 1132 00:48:54,680 --> 00:48:56,890 ♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪ 1133 00:48:56,980 --> 00:48:59,140 ♪ And a Happy New Year ♪ 1134 00:48:59,220 --> 00:49:01,600 ♪ We all like our figgy pudding ♪ 1135 00:49:01,680 --> 00:49:03,640 ♪ We all like our figgy pudding ♪ 1136 00:49:03,730 --> 00:49:05,980 ♪ We all like our figgy pudding ♪ 1137 00:49:06,060 --> 00:49:08,140 ♪ With all its good cheers ♪ 1138 00:49:08,220 --> 00:49:10,600 ♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪ 1139 00:49:10,680 --> 00:49:12,770 ♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪ 1140 00:49:12,850 --> 00:49:15,310 ♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪ 1141 00:49:15,390 --> 00:49:19,520 ♪ And a Happy New Year ♪ 1142 00:49:19,600 --> 00:49:21,850 1143 00:49:21,930 --> 00:49:23,220 1144 00:49:23,310 --> 00:49:24,980 Oh, what fun! 1145 00:49:25,060 --> 00:49:26,770 Did you see their faces? 1146 00:49:26,850 --> 00:49:28,310 We made their day! 1147 00:49:28,390 --> 00:49:29,470 Well, who doesn't like being wished Merry Christmas, right? 1148 00:49:29,560 --> 00:49:31,100 And a Happy New Year. 1149 00:49:31,180 --> 00:49:32,980 So, George, what do you think? Should we keep going? 1150 00:49:33,060 --> 00:49:34,470 - One more house. - 1151 00:49:34,560 --> 00:49:35,980 We can't keep all this Christmas cheer 1152 00:49:36,060 --> 00:49:37,060 to ourselves, right? 1153 00:49:37,140 --> 00:49:38,430 Let's do it! 1154 00:49:38,520 --> 00:49:41,140 1155 00:49:41,220 --> 00:49:42,600 Thank you, Carly. 1156 00:49:42,680 --> 00:49:43,560 One more house. 1157 00:49:43,640 --> 00:49:46,180 1158 00:49:52,810 --> 00:49:54,600 Just repeat after me. 1159 00:49:54,680 --> 00:49:57,060 1160 00:49:57,140 --> 00:50:01,220 ♪ Mi, mi, mi, mi, mi, mi, mi, mi, mi-i-i-i ♪ 1161 00:50:01,310 --> 00:50:04,980 ♪ Mi, mi, mi, mi, mi, mi, mi, mi, mi-i-i-i ♪ 1162 00:50:05,060 --> 00:50:07,020 You are singing for the rafters! 1163 00:50:07,100 --> 00:50:08,220 Just give it a little more power. 1164 00:50:08,310 --> 00:50:09,980 What if I make a mistake? 1165 00:50:10,060 --> 00:50:11,980 We all make mistakes. 1166 00:50:12,060 --> 00:50:13,600 1167 00:50:13,680 --> 00:50:16,270 I just don't want to let everyone in the choir down. 1168 00:50:16,350 --> 00:50:17,470 My mom used to tell me 1169 00:50:17,560 --> 00:50:19,640 it takes two things to make great music-- 1170 00:50:19,730 --> 00:50:21,020 a guitar in your hands 1171 00:50:21,100 --> 00:50:22,810 and joy in your heart. 1172 00:50:22,890 --> 00:50:24,390 Your mom sounds awesome. 1173 00:50:25,560 --> 00:50:27,640 I usually have my favorite pick with me, 1174 00:50:27,730 --> 00:50:30,520 but I lost it on my way here. 1175 00:50:30,600 --> 00:50:32,520 Had the word "joy" written on it. 1176 00:50:32,600 --> 00:50:33,890 It was a gift from my mom. 1177 00:50:33,980 --> 00:50:35,060 Oh, no. 1178 00:50:35,140 --> 00:50:37,810 Sadly, I think it's gone for good. 1179 00:50:37,890 --> 00:50:38,980 But listen. 1180 00:50:39,060 --> 00:50:42,270 It's normal to get lost in your nerves. 1181 00:50:42,350 --> 00:50:44,600 You just have to remember why you're doing this. 1182 00:50:44,680 --> 00:50:45,810 Do you love to sing? 1183 00:50:45,890 --> 00:50:47,310 I do. 1184 00:50:47,390 --> 00:50:49,730 Then share that love with everyone in that chapel 1185 00:50:49,810 --> 00:50:50,930 on Christmas Eve. 1186 00:50:51,020 --> 00:50:53,980 Or we could always give the solo to George. 1187 00:50:54,060 --> 00:50:55,140 I mean, he loves the spotlight! 1188 00:50:55,220 --> 00:50:56,270 1189 00:50:56,350 --> 00:50:57,930 I'm sorry to interrupt. 1190 00:50:58,020 --> 00:51:00,140 Um, wondering if you guys are almost finished. 1191 00:51:00,220 --> 00:51:01,890 We're about to start with the wreaths. 1192 00:51:01,980 --> 00:51:03,220 Yeah. I think we're done for today. 1193 00:51:03,310 --> 00:51:04,270 Great job, Riley. 1194 00:51:04,350 --> 00:51:05,850 Carly, can you stay? 1195 00:51:05,930 --> 00:51:09,600 I don't want to impose on your family time. 1196 00:51:09,680 --> 00:51:10,770 Do you have a wreath on your door? 1197 00:51:11,730 --> 00:51:12,850 No. 1198 00:51:12,930 --> 00:51:14,180 Then you should stay. 1199 00:51:15,430 --> 00:51:18,140 1200 00:51:18,220 --> 00:51:20,220 I've always made my own bows. 1201 00:51:20,310 --> 00:51:22,060 I think it adds a personal touch. 1202 00:51:22,140 --> 00:51:23,470 Carly, if you pick which ribbon you like best, 1203 00:51:23,560 --> 00:51:25,350 -I can make you one. -Okay. 1204 00:51:25,430 --> 00:51:28,470 But you might want to spread these branches out. 1205 00:51:28,560 --> 00:51:29,890 They're looking a little lopsided. 1206 00:51:29,980 --> 00:51:31,850 Hey! I'm not telling you how to make your wreath. 1207 00:51:31,930 --> 00:51:33,350 Because mine's actually round. 1208 00:51:33,430 --> 00:51:36,350 Is there a law that says wreaths have to be round? 1209 00:51:36,430 --> 00:51:37,600 It's not about the finished product-- 1210 00:51:37,680 --> 00:51:39,680 it's about the experience. 1211 00:51:39,770 --> 00:51:41,100 Thank you, Diane. 1212 00:51:41,180 --> 00:51:43,020 Although we will be hanging the finished product up 1213 00:51:43,100 --> 00:51:45,850 around the house on the Christmas Eve-Eve party. 1214 00:51:45,930 --> 00:51:47,100 Speaking of-- 1215 00:51:47,180 --> 00:51:49,270 I don't know if anyone has said, Carly, 1216 00:51:49,350 --> 00:51:51,430 but you are absolutely invited. 1217 00:51:51,520 --> 00:51:54,220 Thanks. I'd really like that. 1218 00:51:55,430 --> 00:51:57,890 1219 00:52:00,930 --> 00:52:03,600 I think it has a lot of personality. 1220 00:52:03,680 --> 00:52:05,560 No arguments here. 1221 00:52:07,930 --> 00:52:10,640 You know, I realize that I've never heard you sing. 1222 00:52:10,730 --> 00:52:11,730 Oh, well, that's not true. 1223 00:52:11,810 --> 00:52:13,060 We went caroling. 1224 00:52:13,140 --> 00:52:15,850 Oh, that was with a group. I barely heard myself. 1225 00:52:15,930 --> 00:52:17,390 Would you? 1226 00:52:17,470 --> 00:52:19,060 Sing? 1227 00:52:19,140 --> 00:52:21,430 Actually, I could use an unbiased opinion 1228 00:52:21,520 --> 00:52:22,470 on something. 1229 00:52:22,560 --> 00:52:23,430 Take a seat. 1230 00:52:24,980 --> 00:52:28,310 I have been working on this arrangement... 1231 00:52:28,390 --> 00:52:30,310 and I want the choir to sing it. 1232 00:52:30,390 --> 00:52:31,810 Don't you think it's a little late 1233 00:52:31,890 --> 00:52:32,930 to add a new song? 1234 00:52:33,020 --> 00:52:36,430 Maybe, but... it would mean a lot to me. 1235 00:52:36,520 --> 00:52:38,350 What's the song? 1236 00:52:38,430 --> 00:52:41,430 Well, I, uh, recently got this gift 1237 00:52:41,520 --> 00:52:42,930 from a friend of mine... 1238 00:52:43,020 --> 00:52:44,470 1239 00:52:44,560 --> 00:52:46,770 ...the first track is called "Time For Me To Come Home". 1240 00:52:46,850 --> 00:52:49,020 And it just spoke to me. 1241 00:52:51,220 --> 00:52:52,850 1242 00:52:52,930 --> 00:52:55,100 1243 00:52:55,180 --> 00:52:58,020 1244 00:53:01,730 --> 00:53:04,600 ♪ Now, it's Christmas ♪ 1245 00:53:04,680 --> 00:53:06,140 ♪ Christmas ♪ 1246 00:53:06,220 --> 00:53:09,640 ♪ I'm hurryin' on my way ♪ 1247 00:53:11,220 --> 00:53:14,310 ♪ Christmas Christmas ♪ 1248 00:53:14,390 --> 00:53:17,350 ♪ Like I'm ridin' in a one-horse sleigh ♪ 1249 00:53:18,520 --> 00:53:22,430 ♪ Well, I don't have to hear no jingle bells ♪ 1250 00:53:22,520 --> 00:53:25,310 ♪ Just the ringin' of the phone ♪ 1251 00:53:26,930 --> 00:53:29,470 ♪ Mama just called ♪ 1252 00:53:29,560 --> 00:53:31,810 ♪ And said it's time ♪ 1253 00:53:31,890 --> 00:53:34,020 ♪ For me ♪ 1254 00:53:34,100 --> 00:53:36,220 ♪ To come home ♪ 1255 00:53:41,430 --> 00:53:42,980 I forgot the next line. 1256 00:53:44,430 --> 00:53:45,890 It was beautiful. 1257 00:53:45,980 --> 00:53:47,390 It's a work in progress. 1258 00:53:47,470 --> 00:53:48,310 We should add it. 1259 00:53:48,390 --> 00:53:49,560 Yeah? 1260 00:53:49,640 --> 00:53:50,680 Definitely. 1261 00:53:50,770 --> 00:53:52,100 1262 00:53:52,180 --> 00:53:55,180 I forgot to ask. Why did you choose that album? 1263 00:53:55,270 --> 00:53:56,350 Happy accident, I guess. 1264 00:53:56,430 --> 00:53:57,430 Mm. 1265 00:53:57,520 --> 00:54:00,020 I guess sometimes the things we need 1266 00:54:00,100 --> 00:54:01,810 just have a way of finding us. 1267 00:54:03,640 --> 00:54:05,310 Yeah, I guess they do. 1268 00:54:05,390 --> 00:54:07,850 1269 00:54:12,140 --> 00:54:15,310 I would like to add a song to the program. 1270 00:54:16,600 --> 00:54:18,680 I've been working on the arrangement. 1271 00:54:18,770 --> 00:54:21,470 Thank you. 1272 00:54:21,560 --> 00:54:24,020 Does anyone know where Tyler is today? 1273 00:54:24,100 --> 00:54:25,980 No. I haven't seen him this morning. 1274 00:54:26,060 --> 00:54:27,060 Oh. 1275 00:54:27,140 --> 00:54:28,310 I can text him. 1276 00:54:28,390 --> 00:54:29,850 -Yeah, that would be great. -Okay. 1277 00:54:29,930 --> 00:54:32,430 Okay. Well, let's get started. 1278 00:54:34,270 --> 00:54:37,270 So, you had one of your creamy peppermint-drink thingies? 1279 00:54:37,350 --> 00:54:39,060 Peppermint egg cream? Not yet. 1280 00:54:39,140 --> 00:54:40,770 Well, I thought it was your favorite tradition. 1281 00:54:40,850 --> 00:54:42,220 I'll get there eventually. 1282 00:54:42,310 --> 00:54:45,220 Jenny sent Mr. Barkley's famous recipe over to my mom. 1283 00:54:45,310 --> 00:54:46,600 Good things come-- 1284 00:54:46,680 --> 00:54:47,890 ...to those who wait, yeah, yeah. 1285 00:54:47,980 --> 00:54:49,430 But have you ever considered 1286 00:54:49,520 --> 00:54:51,430 that maybe better things come to those who seize the day? 1287 00:54:51,520 --> 00:54:52,810 Oh, hey! 1288 00:54:52,890 --> 00:54:54,180 We missed you at rehearsal. 1289 00:54:54,270 --> 00:54:56,060 I'm so sorry. 1290 00:54:56,140 --> 00:54:57,270 I-I completely forgot. 1291 00:54:57,350 --> 00:54:58,600 Well, that's okay. 1292 00:54:58,680 --> 00:54:59,930 We just wanted to make sure that you're all right. 1293 00:55:00,020 --> 00:55:02,100 We got snow last night, 1294 00:55:02,180 --> 00:55:03,560 and I wanted to make sure 1295 00:55:03,640 --> 00:55:05,470 that the driveway was clear for my mom, 1296 00:55:05,560 --> 00:55:07,140 and I always help the neighbors out 1297 00:55:07,220 --> 00:55:08,140 with their firewood. 1298 00:55:09,430 --> 00:55:10,270 You want some help? 1299 00:55:10,350 --> 00:55:11,730 Sure. 1300 00:55:11,810 --> 00:55:12,640 Here. 1301 00:55:15,180 --> 00:55:17,310 So you were gonna do all of this by yourself? 1302 00:55:17,390 --> 00:55:19,390 My mom's been working really hard. 1303 00:55:19,470 --> 00:55:22,470 She just picked up extra shifts at the Orchard, 1304 00:55:22,560 --> 00:55:24,430 and I don't want her to worry about all this. 1305 00:55:24,520 --> 00:55:25,680 That's very thoughtful. 1306 00:55:25,770 --> 00:55:28,180 Tyler's father's serving overseas in the Marines. 1307 00:55:28,270 --> 00:55:29,850 And we just found out 1308 00:55:29,930 --> 00:55:31,770 he won't be home for Christmas this year. 1309 00:55:31,850 --> 00:55:33,270 I'm sorry, Tyler. 1310 00:55:34,770 --> 00:55:36,390 Hey, Tyler. I'm sure your dad 1311 00:55:36,470 --> 00:55:38,730 would be real proud of how you're stepping up, 1312 00:55:38,810 --> 00:55:40,890 but it's okay to ask for help. 1313 00:55:40,980 --> 00:55:42,770 You don't have to do this all alone. 1314 00:55:42,850 --> 00:55:44,980 1315 00:55:47,980 --> 00:55:49,350 All right. 1316 00:55:49,430 --> 00:55:50,810 Okay, give me a hand with this. 1317 00:55:50,890 --> 00:55:52,100 Yeah. 1318 00:55:59,980 --> 00:56:02,220 Are these your decorations? 1319 00:56:02,310 --> 00:56:05,060 I got them down from the attic last week, 1320 00:56:05,140 --> 00:56:07,180 but we haven't had a chance to put them up. 1321 00:56:08,730 --> 00:56:10,520 You know what? 1322 00:56:10,600 --> 00:56:12,680 I think it's time we call in the reinforcements. 1323 00:56:19,430 --> 00:56:20,930 Put me in, Coach! 1324 00:56:21,020 --> 00:56:24,770 I have never been more ready to spread some Christmas joy. 1325 00:56:26,020 --> 00:56:27,390 Here. Let me help. 1326 00:56:27,470 --> 00:56:28,560 They're amaryllis. 1327 00:56:28,640 --> 00:56:29,930 Poinsettias are tradition, 1328 00:56:30,020 --> 00:56:31,890 but amaryllis have always been my favorite. 1329 00:56:31,980 --> 00:56:34,140 Susan and Jenny said to water it twice a day, 1330 00:56:34,220 --> 00:56:35,680 and you'll have it all through the year! 1331 00:56:35,770 --> 00:56:36,980 And... 1332 00:56:37,060 --> 00:56:38,850 George sent you one of his ornaments. 1333 00:56:38,930 --> 00:56:39,980 Ah. 1334 00:56:40,060 --> 00:56:41,640 Pom-whatters? 1335 00:56:41,730 --> 00:56:43,890 "Pomanders". 1336 00:56:43,980 --> 00:56:45,310 Tell me you've heard of them! 1337 00:56:45,390 --> 00:56:46,430 First for me. 1338 00:56:46,520 --> 00:56:47,890 Well... 1339 00:56:47,980 --> 00:56:50,770 you place whole cloves into these oranges. 1340 00:56:50,850 --> 00:56:52,220 and then when you hang them, 1341 00:56:52,310 --> 00:56:54,060 they fill the whole house with the most wonderful scent. 1342 00:56:54,140 --> 00:56:55,310 When my girls were little, 1343 00:56:55,390 --> 00:56:57,350 we used to make these every Christmas. 1344 00:56:57,430 --> 00:56:59,770 Yeah! Well, where do we put the cloves? 1345 00:56:59,850 --> 00:57:01,520 Well, in any pattern you like! You can just get creative. 1346 00:57:01,600 --> 00:57:02,930 They are so easy, 1347 00:57:03,020 --> 00:57:06,560 and guaranteed to put a little happy in your holidays. 1348 00:57:06,640 --> 00:57:07,520 -Okay. -Wow. 1349 00:57:07,600 --> 00:57:08,730 Um, I'm gonna grab... 1350 00:57:08,810 --> 00:57:10,350 Oh. 1351 00:57:10,430 --> 00:57:11,390 Hold your horses! 1352 00:57:11,470 --> 00:57:12,810 Safety first! 1353 00:57:14,560 --> 00:57:16,020 Okay, um... 1354 00:57:16,100 --> 00:57:17,930 1355 00:57:18,020 --> 00:57:19,890 She really is one of a kind. 1356 00:57:19,980 --> 00:57:21,930 Some people come into our world 1357 00:57:22,020 --> 00:57:24,020 and make things a little brighter. 1358 00:57:24,100 --> 00:57:26,310 1359 00:57:30,770 --> 00:57:31,810 -Oh, yeah. -Yeah. 1360 00:57:31,890 --> 00:57:33,470 So, uh... 1361 00:57:33,560 --> 00:57:35,890 back to the hotly-debated topic of fate-- 1362 00:57:35,980 --> 00:57:39,180 and you can disagree, though I wouldn't recommend it-- 1363 00:57:39,270 --> 00:57:40,810 it seems to me like 1364 00:57:40,890 --> 00:57:42,770 there's some Christmas magic happening right now. 1365 00:57:43,980 --> 00:57:45,390 Go on. 1366 00:57:45,470 --> 00:57:48,060 Well, if Tyler hadn't missed rehearsal today, 1367 00:57:48,140 --> 00:57:50,270 we never would have known what was going on with him, 1368 00:57:50,350 --> 00:57:52,020 and we wouldn't be here... 1369 00:57:52,100 --> 00:57:52,980 together. 1370 00:57:54,180 --> 00:57:55,680 I don't disagree. 1371 00:58:02,640 --> 00:58:05,680 1372 00:58:09,350 --> 00:58:10,730 I like this deal. 1373 00:58:10,810 --> 00:58:12,730 You cook, I wrap. 1374 00:58:12,810 --> 00:58:15,730 Well, if you call reheating my mom's famous ginger soup 1375 00:58:15,810 --> 00:58:16,770 "cooking", 1376 00:58:16,850 --> 00:58:18,890 I'm in. 1377 00:58:18,980 --> 00:58:20,390 You know, it's too bad 1378 00:58:20,470 --> 00:58:23,310 that Tyler won't get to spend Christmas with his father. 1379 00:58:23,390 --> 00:58:26,640 Soldiers aren't the only ones who sacrifice for this country. 1380 00:58:26,730 --> 00:58:28,560 We ask a lot of their families as well. 1381 00:58:28,640 --> 00:58:31,730 Well, I'm glad we could help lighten his load a little. 1382 00:58:31,810 --> 00:58:34,060 It was nice to see everybody chipping in. 1383 00:58:34,140 --> 00:58:36,140 Even George sent an ornament. 1384 00:58:36,220 --> 00:58:37,390 Most people want to help. 1385 00:58:37,470 --> 00:58:38,730 They just need to be asked. 1386 00:58:38,810 --> 00:58:40,100 This is me asking. 1387 00:58:40,180 --> 00:58:41,270 Help! 1388 00:58:41,350 --> 00:58:43,930 Can I get a hand? 1389 00:58:44,020 --> 00:58:45,810 Thank you. 1390 00:58:47,930 --> 00:58:50,600 Ooh. I think I got ya. 1391 00:58:51,850 --> 00:58:55,020 1392 00:59:01,930 --> 00:59:06,350 ♪ Hark, the herald angels sing ♪ 1393 00:59:06,430 --> 00:59:10,730 ♪ Glory to the newborn king ♪ 1394 00:59:10,810 --> 00:59:15,470 ♪ Peace on Earth and mercy mild ♪ 1395 00:59:15,560 --> 00:59:18,640 ♪ God and sinners reconciled ♪ 1396 00:59:18,730 --> 00:59:20,180 That's it! 1397 00:59:20,270 --> 00:59:24,600 ♪ Joyful All ye nations rise ♪ 1398 00:59:24,680 --> 00:59:29,470 ♪ Join the triumph of the skies ♪ 1399 00:59:29,560 --> 00:59:33,930 ♪ With angelic hosts proclaim 1400 00:59:34,020 --> 00:59:36,270 ♪ Christ is born ♪ 1401 00:59:36,350 --> 00:59:38,640 ♪ In Bethlehem ♪ 1402 00:59:38,730 --> 00:59:43,220 ♪ Hark The herald angels sing ♪ 1403 00:59:43,310 --> 00:59:48,140 ♪ Glory to the newborn king ♪ 1404 00:59:48,220 --> 00:59:49,430 Oh, I almost forgot! 1405 00:59:49,520 --> 00:59:51,560 While we're all together, I'd like to get a photo. 1406 00:59:51,640 --> 00:59:52,680 - Oh! - 1407 00:59:54,430 --> 00:59:56,140 Okay. 1408 00:59:57,560 --> 00:59:58,770 Well, you need to get in here, too! 1409 00:59:58,850 --> 01:00:00,310 No, oh, no. I just meant the choir. 1410 01:00:00,390 --> 01:00:01,680 Well, you're a member of the choir! 1411 01:00:01,770 --> 01:00:03,270 Face it, you're one of us now. 1412 01:00:03,350 --> 01:00:05,350 That's seven against one. Come on. Majority rules. 1413 01:00:05,430 --> 01:00:06,890 Okay. 1414 01:00:06,980 --> 01:00:10,600 Um, on the count of three, say, "deck the halls!" 1415 01:00:11,560 --> 01:00:12,850 All right? 1416 01:00:12,930 --> 01:00:14,890 One, two, three-- 1417 01:00:14,980 --> 01:00:16,930 Deck the halls! 1418 01:00:17,020 --> 01:00:18,930 1419 01:00:20,680 --> 01:00:22,310 You know, we're only a few days away 1420 01:00:22,390 --> 01:00:23,430 from Christmas Eve. 1421 01:00:23,520 --> 01:00:26,140 You should all be so proud 1422 01:00:26,220 --> 01:00:27,390 of everything that you've accomplished. 1423 01:00:27,470 --> 01:00:28,430 Thanks to you! 1424 01:00:28,520 --> 01:00:30,600 And I was thinking-- 1425 01:00:30,680 --> 01:00:32,470 I mean, if you're not in a rush to get home, 1426 01:00:32,560 --> 01:00:35,810 it would be really nice to celebrate our last rehearsal. 1427 01:00:35,890 --> 01:00:37,470 -Great! -Yeah! 1428 01:00:37,560 --> 01:00:38,640 As the kids say-- 1429 01:00:38,730 --> 01:00:39,730 I'm into it. 1430 01:00:39,810 --> 01:00:41,470 1431 01:00:41,560 --> 01:00:43,220 Sure. What's everyone feel like? 1432 01:00:43,310 --> 01:00:46,560 Well, there happens to be a special event at the Orchard, 1433 01:00:46,640 --> 01:00:48,600 and... they're waiting for us. 1434 01:00:48,680 --> 01:00:50,770 I'll get the chapel van! 1435 01:00:52,390 --> 01:00:53,730 1436 01:00:53,810 --> 01:00:55,600 A special event? 1437 01:00:55,680 --> 01:00:57,350 What have you been up to, Ms. Bridges? 1438 01:00:57,430 --> 01:00:59,600 You'll have to wait and see. 1439 01:00:59,680 --> 01:01:02,390 1440 01:01:04,930 --> 01:01:05,980 Is this what I think it is? 1441 01:01:06,060 --> 01:01:07,520 You got it. 1442 01:01:07,600 --> 01:01:09,730 We are making Mr. Barkley's famous peppermint egg creams, 1443 01:01:09,810 --> 01:01:13,270 which, by the way, contain zero eggs, oddly enough. 1444 01:01:13,350 --> 01:01:14,640 Okay. Everybody grab a seat. 1445 01:01:14,730 --> 01:01:15,640 Oh! 1446 01:01:15,730 --> 01:01:17,180 How did you-- 1447 01:01:17,270 --> 01:01:19,100 I have my ways. 1448 01:01:19,180 --> 01:01:20,430 ♪ Christmas ♪ 1449 01:01:20,520 --> 01:01:23,220 ♪ Is my favorite time of year ♪ 1450 01:01:24,640 --> 01:01:29,060 ♪ Christmas is my favorite time of year ♪ 1451 01:01:30,270 --> 01:01:31,520 ♪ I'm keepin' out of trouble ♪ 1452 01:01:31,600 --> 01:01:32,930 ♪ Till the big guy's here ♪ 1453 01:01:33,020 --> 01:01:35,430 1454 01:01:35,520 --> 01:01:38,980 ♪ Santa is my favorite kind of guy ♪ 1455 01:01:40,060 --> 01:01:41,140 Very chocolatey! 1456 01:01:41,220 --> 01:01:44,180 ♪ Santa is my favorite kind of guy ♪ 1457 01:01:46,310 --> 01:01:49,770 ♪ Christmas is my favorite time of year ♪ 1458 01:01:49,850 --> 01:01:51,680 1459 01:01:51,770 --> 01:01:55,220 ♪ I'm keepin' out of trouble Until the big guy's here ♪ 1460 01:01:56,600 --> 01:01:58,060 Okay, should we cheers? 1461 01:01:58,140 --> 01:01:59,140 Yeah! 1462 01:01:59,220 --> 01:02:00,850 ♪ ...Until the big guy's here ♪ 1463 01:02:00,930 --> 01:02:02,350 1464 01:02:02,430 --> 01:02:09,930 ♪ 'Cause Christmas is my favorite time of year ♪ 1465 01:02:10,020 --> 01:02:10,980 We did it! 1466 01:02:12,430 --> 01:02:14,470 This was such a fun idea. 1467 01:02:14,560 --> 01:02:17,930 I'm so glad you suggested it and made it all happen. 1468 01:02:18,020 --> 01:02:19,980 It means a lot to all of us 1469 01:02:20,060 --> 01:02:22,350 that you came here to help with the choir. 1470 01:02:22,430 --> 01:02:25,270 Well, it's been a really nice escape. 1471 01:02:26,390 --> 01:02:28,980 I'm so sorry... about your mom. 1472 01:02:29,060 --> 01:02:30,430 Oh. 1473 01:02:30,520 --> 01:02:31,930 Did Matthew tell you? 1474 01:02:32,020 --> 01:02:35,020 No. Uh, my dad mentioned it. 1475 01:02:35,100 --> 01:02:36,770 Oh. 1476 01:02:36,850 --> 01:02:38,770 I don't even remember telling him, 1477 01:02:38,850 --> 01:02:40,850 but I must have, over lunch. 1478 01:02:44,270 --> 01:02:46,310 You know, you're really lucky, 1479 01:02:46,390 --> 01:02:48,390 for having a father like John. 1480 01:02:48,470 --> 01:02:49,930 You're not close with your dad? 1481 01:02:50,020 --> 01:02:52,520 Uh, he passed a few years ago, 1482 01:02:52,600 --> 01:02:55,470 and he was out of my life well before then. 1483 01:02:55,560 --> 01:02:57,100 Did you stay in touch? 1484 01:02:57,180 --> 01:02:58,430 Did he ever try to contact you? 1485 01:02:58,520 --> 01:03:00,100 Once. 1486 01:03:00,180 --> 01:03:02,680 He sent me a letter when I turned 18. 1487 01:03:02,770 --> 01:03:05,220 I never even opened it, to be honest. 1488 01:03:05,310 --> 01:03:08,180 He didn't know anything about me or my life. 1489 01:03:08,270 --> 01:03:09,890 He even wrote the wrong name. 1490 01:03:09,980 --> 01:03:12,180 Wrong name? 1491 01:03:12,270 --> 01:03:13,980 After he left, 1492 01:03:14,060 --> 01:03:15,770 my mom reverted back to her maiden name, 1493 01:03:15,850 --> 01:03:17,390 so I took it-- "Bridges", 1494 01:03:17,470 --> 01:03:19,100 but my dad's last name was "Fernie". 1495 01:03:20,270 --> 01:03:21,600 Fernie? 1496 01:03:21,680 --> 01:03:23,100 Mm-hmm. 1497 01:03:23,180 --> 01:03:24,680 1498 01:03:24,770 --> 01:03:26,560 Did he have any family? 1499 01:03:26,640 --> 01:03:28,060 I don't know, 1500 01:03:28,140 --> 01:03:30,850 but if he does, I haven't met them. 1501 01:03:30,930 --> 01:03:34,470 My mom gave me a really great life. 1502 01:03:34,560 --> 01:03:36,390 She was all the family I ever needed. 1503 01:03:38,640 --> 01:03:39,770 Seconds? 1504 01:03:39,850 --> 01:03:41,310 Oh... no, thanks. 1505 01:03:43,310 --> 01:03:45,640 1506 01:03:50,810 --> 01:03:53,100 1507 01:03:57,060 --> 01:03:58,560 Hey. What's that? 1508 01:03:59,810 --> 01:04:02,180 Oh, I found this on the bus ride here. 1509 01:04:02,270 --> 01:04:04,770 I was kind of nervous, being back after all this time, 1510 01:04:04,850 --> 01:04:06,390 and I saw that on the ground. 1511 01:04:06,470 --> 01:04:09,350 It reminded me this is where I belong. 1512 01:04:09,430 --> 01:04:11,220 I think this is Carly's. 1513 01:04:11,310 --> 01:04:13,770 She mentioned losing one just like it. 1514 01:04:13,850 --> 01:04:14,810 It means a lot to her. 1515 01:04:14,890 --> 01:04:15,850 Isn't that funny? 1516 01:04:15,930 --> 01:04:17,220 You have been carrying it around 1517 01:04:17,310 --> 01:04:18,930 for weeks, and had no idea. 1518 01:04:20,020 --> 01:04:21,930 1519 01:04:29,270 --> 01:04:30,270 Hi, Mom. 1520 01:04:30,350 --> 01:04:32,220 Oh, hi, sweetheart. 1521 01:04:32,310 --> 01:04:34,470 I'm making pies for tomorrow night. 1522 01:04:34,560 --> 01:04:36,350 -Any requests? -Cherry? 1523 01:04:36,430 --> 01:04:38,730 Of course. It's already on the list. 1524 01:04:38,810 --> 01:04:40,470 That's Carly's favorite, too. 1525 01:04:40,560 --> 01:04:41,520 1526 01:04:41,600 --> 01:04:43,390 It's been great having her here. 1527 01:04:43,470 --> 01:04:44,520 Hasn't it? 1528 01:04:44,600 --> 01:04:45,850 And the choir's never sounded better. 1529 01:04:45,930 --> 01:04:47,930 Yeah. Well, it's lucky you found her profile. 1530 01:04:48,020 --> 01:04:50,430 Mm-hmm. 1531 01:04:50,520 --> 01:04:52,640 What about it stood out to you? 1532 01:04:52,730 --> 01:04:54,470 To bring her all the way from Philadelphia, 1533 01:04:54,560 --> 01:04:57,180 there must have been something that caught your eye. 1534 01:04:57,270 --> 01:04:59,310 Something... more? 1535 01:04:59,390 --> 01:05:00,930 1536 01:05:01,020 --> 01:05:02,930 Mom? 1537 01:05:03,020 --> 01:05:05,180 What aren't you telling me? 1538 01:05:05,270 --> 01:05:06,930 1539 01:05:07,020 --> 01:05:08,930 1540 01:05:12,060 --> 01:05:14,390 1541 01:05:24,270 --> 01:05:26,680 1542 01:05:26,770 --> 01:05:28,310 1543 01:05:31,350 --> 01:05:33,100 Ahem. 1544 01:05:43,100 --> 01:05:45,600 I've been thinking about her a lot lately. 1545 01:05:46,890 --> 01:05:48,140 Well, Christmas is a time for reflection. 1546 01:05:50,270 --> 01:05:52,390 I wish you could've had a chance to meet her. 1547 01:05:53,810 --> 01:05:56,680 You would've really liked my mom. 1548 01:05:56,770 --> 01:05:58,680 Well, if she was anything like you, 1549 01:05:58,770 --> 01:06:00,770 I'm sure I would have. 1550 01:06:05,560 --> 01:06:09,560 I've felt so lost 1551 01:06:09,640 --> 01:06:11,020 ever since she died. 1552 01:06:11,100 --> 01:06:13,310 1553 01:06:13,390 --> 01:06:18,390 I mean, I-I know we all feel a little bit lost sometimes, 1554 01:06:18,470 --> 01:06:23,520 but she was always the person that I turned to... 1555 01:06:23,600 --> 01:06:25,430 you know? 1556 01:06:28,730 --> 01:06:31,310 I don't know how to do this without her. 1557 01:06:32,640 --> 01:06:35,980 Carly, your mother gave you a beautiful gift... 1558 01:06:36,060 --> 01:06:40,850 and you keep her memory alive with every student you inspire. 1559 01:06:42,560 --> 01:06:44,600 We're alike, you and me. 1560 01:06:46,020 --> 01:06:47,430 How? 1561 01:06:47,520 --> 01:06:50,390 We do what we do to reach people... 1562 01:06:50,470 --> 01:06:52,600 move them, 1563 01:06:52,680 --> 01:06:54,270 touch their hearts. 1564 01:06:56,470 --> 01:06:59,810 We are following a calling. 1565 01:06:59,890 --> 01:07:02,140 1566 01:07:02,220 --> 01:07:03,430 1567 01:07:07,430 --> 01:07:08,890 Thank you. 1568 01:07:13,180 --> 01:07:16,770 1569 01:07:21,020 --> 01:07:22,680 1570 01:07:23,850 --> 01:07:24,980 1571 01:07:25,060 --> 01:07:27,220 Pardon the interruption, everyone! 1572 01:07:27,310 --> 01:07:29,730 I just wanted to thank Diane 1573 01:07:29,810 --> 01:07:33,640 for hosting this year's Christmas Eve-Eve party. 1574 01:07:36,060 --> 01:07:37,680 But I also think 1575 01:07:37,770 --> 01:07:40,180 we should have a few words 1576 01:07:40,270 --> 01:07:43,140 from our fearless leader, Carly! 1577 01:07:43,220 --> 01:07:44,520 Come on! Whoo! 1578 01:07:44,600 --> 01:07:46,890 1579 01:07:46,980 --> 01:07:47,980 Thank you, Alice. 1580 01:07:48,060 --> 01:07:49,600 Um, first of all, 1581 01:07:49,680 --> 01:07:52,060 thank you all for your hard work, 1582 01:07:52,140 --> 01:07:55,680 and for letting me into your lives. 1583 01:07:55,770 --> 01:08:00,390 These past few weeks have been so special, 1584 01:08:00,470 --> 01:08:02,640 and you are all the reason why. 1585 01:08:02,730 --> 01:08:06,270 I-I thought that this was going to be 1586 01:08:06,350 --> 01:08:10,180 my first Christmas without any family... 1587 01:08:10,270 --> 01:08:11,770 but I was wrong. 1588 01:08:11,850 --> 01:08:13,270 1589 01:08:13,350 --> 01:08:14,310 So... 1590 01:08:14,390 --> 01:08:16,060 to family-- 1591 01:08:16,140 --> 01:08:18,100 wherever you find them. 1592 01:08:18,180 --> 01:08:19,890 -Hear, hear! -Cheers! 1593 01:08:19,980 --> 01:08:21,220 The best. 1594 01:08:21,310 --> 01:08:24,730 1595 01:08:31,600 --> 01:08:32,560 You're the best. 1596 01:08:32,640 --> 01:08:33,560 -Cheers. -Cheers! 1597 01:08:40,060 --> 01:08:41,930 So here's where you ran off to. 1598 01:08:44,100 --> 01:08:45,850 You remember? 1599 01:08:45,930 --> 01:08:47,350 How we used to sneak out during the party 1600 01:08:47,430 --> 01:08:49,270 and look at the stars? 1601 01:08:49,350 --> 01:08:51,390 You mean try and spot Santa? 1602 01:08:51,470 --> 01:08:52,930 1603 01:08:53,020 --> 01:08:56,520 Feels like a lifetime ago. 1604 01:09:09,680 --> 01:09:12,220 It's been nice, having you home, 1605 01:09:12,310 --> 01:09:14,470 if I haven't said that before. 1606 01:09:14,560 --> 01:09:16,060 Yeah, it's been nice being home. 1607 01:09:17,390 --> 01:09:19,180 Want to know something funny? 1608 01:09:19,270 --> 01:09:22,430 The day I dropped you off at the bus station, 1609 01:09:22,520 --> 01:09:23,890 I was gonna kiss you. 1610 01:09:23,980 --> 01:09:25,100 -You were? -Yeah! 1611 01:09:25,180 --> 01:09:26,390 I had it all planned out. 1612 01:09:26,470 --> 01:09:27,600 I was gonna tell you I had a crush on you, 1613 01:09:27,680 --> 01:09:30,100 and that we should date long distance. 1614 01:09:31,220 --> 01:09:32,430 Uh, and why didn't you? 1615 01:09:32,520 --> 01:09:34,850 Cold feet, I guess. 1616 01:09:34,930 --> 01:09:36,890 I didn't want to ruin our friendship, 1617 01:09:36,980 --> 01:09:38,770 in case it didn't work out. 1618 01:09:38,850 --> 01:09:42,390 I used to wonder how things would be different 1619 01:09:42,470 --> 01:09:44,020 if I had, 1620 01:09:44,100 --> 01:09:46,390 and I wondered if maybe you had the same regrets. 1621 01:09:48,770 --> 01:09:51,890 I'd be lying if I said I didn't... 1622 01:09:51,980 --> 01:09:55,770 wonder if we had missed our shot at something. 1623 01:09:55,850 --> 01:09:59,270 I think we're exactly where we're supposed to be. 1624 01:10:01,390 --> 01:10:02,640 Friends for life? 1625 01:10:02,730 --> 01:10:04,430 Friends for life. 1626 01:10:04,520 --> 01:10:05,600 1627 01:10:05,680 --> 01:10:08,020 1628 01:10:13,390 --> 01:10:14,600 Friends for life. 1629 01:10:26,560 --> 01:10:28,640 1630 01:10:33,770 --> 01:10:36,060 1631 01:10:42,770 --> 01:10:44,680 Hey! You leaving? 1632 01:10:46,100 --> 01:10:49,640 Uh... clock strikes 10:00, and I turn into a pumpkin. 1633 01:10:49,730 --> 01:10:52,140 Somehow, I doubt that's true. 1634 01:10:53,390 --> 01:10:55,270 Um, I have something for you. 1635 01:10:56,560 --> 01:10:57,770 I believe this belongs to you. 1636 01:10:58,770 --> 01:10:59,730 My gosh! 1637 01:10:59,810 --> 01:11:01,730 My pick! 1638 01:11:01,810 --> 01:11:03,810 Where did you get this? 1639 01:11:03,890 --> 01:11:06,890 Turns out we were on the same bus. 1640 01:11:06,980 --> 01:11:08,730 I've been carrying this around for weeks. 1641 01:11:09,640 --> 01:11:11,060 Wow. 1642 01:11:11,140 --> 01:11:14,470 I was worried that that was gone forever. 1643 01:11:14,560 --> 01:11:17,730 I guess the right person found it. 1644 01:11:22,930 --> 01:11:25,850 That was a beautiful speech you made in there. 1645 01:11:27,180 --> 01:11:29,890 I meant it. 1646 01:11:29,980 --> 01:11:32,730 It's gonna be really hard to say goodbye to the choir 1647 01:11:32,810 --> 01:11:34,100 when this is all over. 1648 01:11:34,180 --> 01:11:37,810 I thought maybe you'd stay around for a little while. 1649 01:11:39,390 --> 01:11:42,310 I did what I came here to do, so. 1650 01:11:46,020 --> 01:11:48,770 I should really get going. Tomorrow's the big day. 1651 01:11:48,850 --> 01:11:50,140 Yeah. 1652 01:11:50,220 --> 01:11:52,470 I-Is-- Is everything okay? 1653 01:11:52,560 --> 01:11:56,220 Yeah. I'm just tired. 1654 01:11:56,310 --> 01:11:59,520 Okay. I-I'll let you go, then. 1655 01:11:59,600 --> 01:12:00,930 Goodnight. 1656 01:12:01,020 --> 01:12:02,390 'Night. 1657 01:12:02,470 --> 01:12:04,850 1658 01:12:22,270 --> 01:12:23,180 1659 01:12:23,270 --> 01:12:25,060 Come in. 1660 01:12:27,770 --> 01:12:29,730 What is this? 1661 01:12:29,810 --> 01:12:31,350 A gift. 1662 01:12:31,430 --> 01:12:32,810 You didn't need to get me a gift. 1663 01:12:32,890 --> 01:12:35,520 Well, nobody needs to get anybody a gift. 1664 01:12:35,600 --> 01:12:36,520 Open it. 1665 01:12:40,390 --> 01:12:41,640 Tsk. 1666 01:12:43,560 --> 01:12:46,310 I thought you might like to add it to the wall. 1667 01:12:46,390 --> 01:12:48,770 It is certainly a choir worth remembering. 1668 01:12:48,850 --> 01:12:50,770 Thank you. 1669 01:12:50,850 --> 01:12:52,770 I'm gonna find something to hang it. 1670 01:12:52,850 --> 01:12:53,600 Okay. 1671 01:12:53,680 --> 01:12:55,520 I'll be right back. 1672 01:13:11,770 --> 01:13:13,350 "Fernie"? 1673 01:13:13,430 --> 01:13:14,810 1674 01:13:14,890 --> 01:13:16,140 Hi, Carly. 1675 01:13:16,220 --> 01:13:17,390 Hi. 1676 01:13:17,470 --> 01:13:18,980 Oh. Are you sure you don't want 1677 01:13:19,060 --> 01:13:20,560 to just swap out one of the old photos? 1678 01:13:20,640 --> 01:13:21,640 Mm, there's room. 1679 01:13:21,730 --> 01:13:22,770 Okay. 1680 01:13:22,850 --> 01:13:24,470 Your maiden name was "Fernie"? 1681 01:13:24,560 --> 01:13:27,890 1682 01:13:30,730 --> 01:13:31,680 Yes. 1683 01:13:31,770 --> 01:13:33,430 It was. 1684 01:13:33,520 --> 01:13:36,600 My father's last name was "Fernie". 1685 01:13:36,680 --> 01:13:38,640 I know. 1686 01:13:41,980 --> 01:13:44,930 Ahem. 1687 01:13:45,020 --> 01:13:46,310 He was my brother. 1688 01:13:47,600 --> 01:13:49,350 Uh... 1689 01:13:49,430 --> 01:13:51,020 I-I don't understand. 1690 01:13:52,730 --> 01:13:54,470 How could you not tell me? 1691 01:13:54,560 --> 01:13:56,680 We didn't want to disrupt your life. 1692 01:13:56,770 --> 01:13:58,220 We heard about your mother... 1693 01:13:59,520 --> 01:14:01,470 ...and we couldn't bear the thought 1694 01:14:01,560 --> 01:14:03,390 of you spending a Christmas alone. 1695 01:14:03,470 --> 01:14:05,020 We just wanted you to have a nice holiday... 1696 01:14:06,390 --> 01:14:08,930 ...but you have given us so much more. 1697 01:14:09,020 --> 01:14:11,850 We're sorry we didn't tell you. It was a mistake. 1698 01:14:11,930 --> 01:14:13,350 --Uh, I need some air. 1699 01:14:15,350 --> 01:14:16,270 Oh! 1700 01:14:16,350 --> 01:14:17,270 It's okay. 1701 01:14:19,140 --> 01:14:21,430 1702 01:14:32,980 --> 01:14:35,060 1703 01:14:40,350 --> 01:14:41,980 1704 01:14:42,060 --> 01:14:43,350 1705 01:14:43,430 --> 01:14:45,470 1706 01:14:51,980 --> 01:14:53,060 Carly... 1707 01:14:54,810 --> 01:14:57,020 ...we understand if you need to go. 1708 01:14:57,100 --> 01:14:58,060 And we completely understand 1709 01:14:58,140 --> 01:14:59,980 if you're upset with us. 1710 01:15:00,980 --> 01:15:02,640 I'm not upset. 1711 01:15:02,730 --> 01:15:05,770 I have a million questions... 1712 01:15:07,060 --> 01:15:09,600 ...and I do wish that you would have told me... 1713 01:15:11,430 --> 01:15:13,270 ...but I don't regret coming here. 1714 01:15:17,140 --> 01:15:18,140 1715 01:15:19,350 --> 01:15:22,310 So... 1716 01:15:22,390 --> 01:15:23,560 you're my aunt? 1717 01:15:25,020 --> 01:15:26,640 Yes. 1718 01:15:26,730 --> 01:15:29,140 1719 01:15:33,020 --> 01:15:34,810 Uh... 1720 01:15:34,890 --> 01:15:36,270 what do you want to know? 1721 01:15:36,350 --> 01:15:38,220 Uh... 1722 01:15:38,310 --> 01:15:39,520 Everything? 1723 01:15:39,600 --> 01:15:41,980 1724 01:15:43,850 --> 01:15:46,470 1725 01:15:54,980 --> 01:15:58,470 You still haven't learned how to tie one of those things? 1726 01:15:58,560 --> 01:16:00,810 Aren't you supposed to be doing your fancy warm-ups? 1727 01:16:00,890 --> 01:16:02,430 This is an emergency. 1728 01:16:02,520 --> 01:16:03,680 What's an emergency? 1729 01:16:03,770 --> 01:16:05,640 You! 1730 01:16:05,730 --> 01:16:08,350 I hardly think my tie constitutes an emergency. 1731 01:16:08,430 --> 01:16:09,890 I'm not talking about the tie. 1732 01:16:09,980 --> 01:16:11,680 I'm talking about Carly. 1733 01:16:11,770 --> 01:16:13,470 What about Carly? 1734 01:16:13,560 --> 01:16:15,180 Oh, brother. 1735 01:16:15,270 --> 01:16:17,220 Number one, she's going home. 1736 01:16:17,310 --> 01:16:19,060 Number two-- 1737 01:16:19,140 --> 01:16:21,850 you need to go after the life that you want now, 1738 01:16:21,930 --> 01:16:23,060 not tomorrow. 1739 01:16:23,140 --> 01:16:25,180 Today. 1740 01:16:25,270 --> 01:16:27,220 She saw you and Jenny on the porch last night. 1741 01:16:28,640 --> 01:16:31,020 Go. Fix it. 1742 01:16:31,100 --> 01:16:33,730 Maybe you can give her a reason to stay. 1743 01:16:35,100 --> 01:16:37,430 1744 01:16:43,430 --> 01:16:46,180 1745 01:16:50,220 --> 01:16:52,140 1746 01:16:55,980 --> 01:16:58,430 1747 01:17:07,890 --> 01:17:09,140 Hey. 1748 01:17:09,220 --> 01:17:11,060 Hi. 1749 01:17:13,220 --> 01:17:15,430 I just want you to know... 1750 01:17:15,520 --> 01:17:18,020 Jenny, we're just friends. 1751 01:17:19,930 --> 01:17:22,350 You're a good man, Matthew. 1752 01:17:22,430 --> 01:17:26,980 One of the kindest that I've ever known, 1753 01:17:27,060 --> 01:17:29,060 and I guess 1754 01:17:29,140 --> 01:17:31,680 what I'm trying to say is... 1755 01:17:33,890 --> 01:17:36,220 ...I like you, too. 1756 01:17:38,520 --> 01:17:39,520 1757 01:17:42,140 --> 01:17:44,270 1758 01:17:45,600 --> 01:17:47,850 You brought your mom's snow globe. 1759 01:17:49,140 --> 01:17:50,600 Yeah. 1760 01:17:50,680 --> 01:17:53,060 Best seat in the house. 1761 01:17:53,140 --> 01:17:54,390 She's here, you know. 1762 01:17:54,470 --> 01:17:57,640 You have family here. 1763 01:17:57,730 --> 01:17:59,930 I do... actually. 1764 01:18:01,770 --> 01:18:03,560 More than you know. 1765 01:18:03,640 --> 01:18:05,730 Christmas reminds us 1766 01:18:05,810 --> 01:18:09,310 of the very best we have to offer... 1767 01:18:09,390 --> 01:18:12,270 kindness, 1768 01:18:12,350 --> 01:18:13,270 charity, 1769 01:18:13,350 --> 01:18:15,600 community... 1770 01:18:15,680 --> 01:18:16,810 hope. 1771 01:18:16,890 --> 01:18:19,100 Tomorrow morning, we'll wake up, 1772 01:18:19,180 --> 01:18:20,390 and we'll head to our Christmas trees 1773 01:18:20,470 --> 01:18:21,730 and we'll exchange our gifts. 1774 01:18:21,810 --> 01:18:24,600 But there will be one gift exchanged 1775 01:18:24,680 --> 01:18:27,850 more precious than the rest... 1776 01:18:27,930 --> 01:18:28,890 time. 1777 01:18:30,350 --> 01:18:33,270 Each moment that we share with each other 1778 01:18:33,350 --> 01:18:37,140 creates a ripple that extends much, much further 1779 01:18:37,220 --> 01:18:39,220 than we ever pause to consider. 1780 01:18:39,310 --> 01:18:41,850 Even the briefest encounter 1781 01:18:41,930 --> 01:18:44,850 has the potential to shape a life. 1782 01:18:47,930 --> 01:18:49,140 1783 01:18:49,220 --> 01:18:52,680 Now, it is my privilege to introduce our choir 1784 01:18:52,770 --> 01:18:55,140 to sing in celebration of this night. 1785 01:18:55,220 --> 01:18:58,640 They are a wonderful reminder 1786 01:18:58,730 --> 01:19:00,100 that our song is most beautiful 1787 01:19:00,180 --> 01:19:02,680 when we sing it with others. 1788 01:19:12,680 --> 01:19:13,770 Take a deep breath. 1789 01:19:15,890 --> 01:19:17,890 Sing for each other. 1790 01:19:17,980 --> 01:19:19,890 You got this. 1791 01:19:23,470 --> 01:19:27,310 ♪ There's music in the city ♪ 1792 01:19:27,390 --> 01:19:30,310 ♪ And the lights are on display ♪ 1793 01:19:30,390 --> 01:19:34,470 ♪ There's a big ol' tree For all to see ♪ 1794 01:19:34,560 --> 01:19:38,680 ♪ Where the children run and play ♪ 1795 01:19:38,770 --> 01:19:39,770 --♪ Ooh... ♪ 1796 01:19:39,850 --> 01:19:42,310 ♪ I look out through my window ♪ 1797 01:19:42,390 --> 01:19:45,680 ♪ Somethin' just don't seem right ♪ 1798 01:19:45,770 --> 01:19:49,930 ♪ Till I said hello And heard her voice ♪ 1799 01:19:50,020 --> 01:19:53,220 ♪ On the other end of the line ♪ 1800 01:19:53,310 --> 01:19:54,220 ♪ Now it's-- ♪ 1801 01:19:54,310 --> 01:19:55,350 ♪ Christmas ♪ 1802 01:19:55,430 --> 01:19:57,270 ♪ Christmas ♪ 1803 01:19:57,350 --> 01:20:00,930 ♪ I'm hurryin' on my way ♪ 1804 01:20:01,020 --> 01:20:04,930 ♪ Christmas Christmas ♪ 1805 01:20:05,020 --> 01:20:08,560 ♪ Like I'm riding in a one-horse sleigh ♪ 1806 01:20:08,640 --> 01:20:12,020 ♪ Well, I don't have to hear no jingle bells ♪ 1807 01:20:12,100 --> 01:20:16,430 ♪ Just the ringing of the phone ♪ 1808 01:20:16,520 --> 01:20:19,850 ♪ Mama just called and said it's time ♪ 1809 01:20:19,930 --> 01:20:23,980 ♪ For you to come home ♪ 1810 01:20:24,060 --> 01:20:26,730 ♪ Mama just called and said ♪ 1811 01:20:26,810 --> 01:20:29,270 -♪ It's ti-i-i-ime ♪ -♪ It's time ♪ 1812 01:20:29,350 --> 01:20:30,680 ♪ For you ♪ 1813 01:20:30,770 --> 01:20:34,180 ♪ To come ho-o-o-ome ♪ 1814 01:20:34,270 --> 01:20:35,520 1815 01:20:37,180 --> 01:20:39,100 1816 01:20:45,680 --> 01:20:47,430 You were wonderful, sweetheart. 1817 01:20:47,520 --> 01:20:48,470 Thanks, Mom. 1818 01:20:48,560 --> 01:20:51,060 Oh... wow! Wow! 1819 01:20:51,140 --> 01:20:54,060 -Yeah, you were pretty good. -Yeah, you too. 1820 01:20:54,140 --> 01:20:56,020 1821 01:20:57,520 --> 01:20:58,980 I'm so proud of you. 1822 01:21:01,350 --> 01:21:04,810 1823 01:21:04,890 --> 01:21:06,140 Your mom was good, too. 1824 01:21:07,850 --> 01:21:09,560 Next year, we should expand the program 1825 01:21:09,640 --> 01:21:10,810 to four or five songs. 1826 01:21:10,890 --> 01:21:11,890 What do you think? 1827 01:21:11,980 --> 01:21:14,020 Next year, as in January? 1828 01:21:14,100 --> 01:21:16,100 Well, if you stay, 1829 01:21:16,180 --> 01:21:17,350 we would love 1830 01:21:17,430 --> 01:21:19,980 to have you continue working with the choir. 1831 01:21:20,060 --> 01:21:22,270 1832 01:21:22,350 --> 01:21:24,470 Can you excuse me for a second? 1833 01:21:24,560 --> 01:21:29,470 1834 01:21:36,810 --> 01:21:39,930 Mom, I don't know how you did this. 1835 01:21:41,850 --> 01:21:43,680 Thank you. 1836 01:21:43,770 --> 01:21:45,810 1837 01:21:54,930 --> 01:21:58,140 Ever since I've been back... 1838 01:21:58,220 --> 01:22:01,810 I've been thinking about-- 1839 01:22:01,890 --> 01:22:04,100 ...all the choices I've made in my life. 1840 01:22:05,980 --> 01:22:10,220 Things I've done in the past maybe I'd do differently, 1841 01:22:10,310 --> 01:22:13,020 all the "might've beens". 1842 01:22:13,100 --> 01:22:15,600 We all have regrets. 1843 01:22:17,850 --> 01:22:19,060 I don't. 1844 01:22:23,640 --> 01:22:25,850 The way you care about people... 1845 01:22:28,020 --> 01:22:30,470 ...your generosity, your passion, 1846 01:22:30,560 --> 01:22:32,680 the way you brought this community together-- 1847 01:22:32,770 --> 01:22:35,220 I've never felt more at home in my life. 1848 01:22:36,560 --> 01:22:38,770 It's all because of you. 1849 01:22:42,060 --> 01:22:44,430 I don't have a single regret, Carly, 1850 01:22:44,520 --> 01:22:47,390 because every choice I've made has led me to this moment... 1851 01:22:47,470 --> 01:22:50,390 1852 01:22:50,470 --> 01:22:51,680 ...with you. 1853 01:22:53,140 --> 01:22:55,270 1854 01:23:05,350 --> 01:23:07,350 1855 01:23:07,430 --> 01:23:09,140 Midnight. 1856 01:23:09,220 --> 01:23:11,270 It's Christmas. 1857 01:23:11,350 --> 01:23:13,600 Merry Christmas, Carly. 1858 01:23:13,680 --> 01:23:15,600 Merry Christmas. 1859 01:23:16,980 --> 01:23:19,430 123210