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nd thi♪

♪ My eyes they tend to fall on you ♪

♪ And I confess ♪

♪ Nothing but you make sense ♪

♪ Let me fill my heart ♪

♪ And I can barely keep my tears ♪

(Overlapping chatter)

Aaron: "Oh Frosty the Snowman!" "White-White Christmas!"

"White Christmas!"

Okay. Is there a Christmas song called,

"It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Snowballs?"

(Small laughs)

(Timer beeps) All: Awww...

- It was "Jingle Bell Rock!"

I was drawing bells and rocks.

- I can totally see that...

in an abstract art kind of way.

- We've got this, Nate! - Yeah we do! Yeah we do!

- Okay, if you guys get this right, then you win.

- Great. - But if you get it wrong,

you'll be tied with me and Todd.

- Which means going to a tie breaker round,

so no pressure.

- Lauren. Todd: So, no pressure.

- Don't listen let them. They're just trying

to psych you out. You just--

- Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. Nate: Okay?

Yeah. Yeah. Become one with the marker.

- Okay. Category is... "Christmas movie."

Suzi: Time starts... now! (Times beeps on)

- Ah, "It's a Wonderful Life!" - Yes!

Todd: Really? Suzi: Not again.

How is that possible? - (Laughing) We did it!

- Seriously? That took you guys like two seconds!

- And that is why we are the...

Lauren: Christmas...

Christmas - wait for it -

(in unison) ...Game Night Champions

for the Third Year in a Row!

- Wow, that's a very long and specific thing

to put on a hat. Aaron: Losers get first dibs.

Todd: Oh. That's us. - (Chuckling)

(Camera clicks) - Let me see.

Aw, so cute. Nate: You know what?

I don't even want any of those because victory tastes sweeter.

- So, Miss Christmas Game Night Champ,

how did your date with the cute chef go the other night?

- Oh, I had to cancel because I've been super busy at work.

- Suzi, fact check please.

- I mean, things are pretty slow during the Holidays.

(Mumbles) I'm just sayin'.

- Maybe it's been slow in the art department,

but down the hall in marketing we've been busy.

- Okay. Well, did you reschedule the date?

- No, he wasn't really my type.

- How is cute and cooks for a living not your type?

- He doesn't get my sense of humor.

- Oh! That's a deal breaker. - Right?

- Major deal breaker.

- He asked me if I liked French food

and let's just say he wasn't amused when I said escar-no.

- (Laughing) - Thank you.

See, that's why you're my best friend.

- It's because I totally ba-guette you.

(Others groan) (Lauren laughs)

- Nate Sagar, you had me worried there for a sec.

I thought all your selfless work at the community center

had ruined your competitive edge.

- No. I've already ordered our championship hats

for next year.

- (Chuckles) So, how is work going?

- It's good. It's good.

I-I can't believe I've been running the place

for about a year now.

- And you're about to cap it off with an epic

Christmas Eve party for some deserving foster kids.

- Yeah. There's still a lot of work left to do, but...

I mean, I'll get it done.

You know, this party is gonna the hottest ticket in town.

I mean, tremendous music,

great atmosphere, wonderful décor.

It's just a great reason to get all dressed up.

So, I mean if you want,

I could let you be my plus one.

- Let me? - Yes.

And then maybe afterwards, we can go grab a drink.

- Well, I never miss a chance to wear a fancy dress.

- (Small laugh) Yeah.

- Besides, we're always each other's plus ones

when we're single. - Yes.

- And I was going to crash the party anyhow

so I could help out.

- Good. I'm glad you'll be there. Yeah.

And, and, you're gonna help me decorate

the Christmas tree tomorrow night? Right?

- What did you say about free pizza while we decorate?

(Chuckles) Of course I am.

You're quiet all of a sudden. What's up?

- Lauren, there's something I need to talk to you about.

- Okay...

♪♪

- Pepperoni and pineapple on pizza?

You know, that ain't happening.

- What do you have against pepperoni and pineapple?

- What do you have against taste buds?

- Wow. I don't even know what to say to that.

♪♪

(Bell jingles, Santa chuckles)

♪♪

Alice: Everyone take a seat please and let's get started.

Are you all familiar with Granger Bakeware?

- I'm pretty sure I've seen some of their muffin tins

at my Dad's house.

- Oh, I own this same bread pan.

- Granger Bakeware is one of the top selling bakeware brands

in the country.

However, this year they had a loss in sales,

so they're looking to rebrand.

This is a huge account and it's up for grabs,

and we're tossing our hat into the ring.

- When do they want to hear pitches?

- Next week, Christmas Eve.

(All groan and murmur) - I know.

I know. I know it's a tight deadline,

but Granger wants to hit the ground running

with a new firm at the start of the year.

- Bah humbug. So much for the Holidays.

- And since we're under such a massive time crunch,

everybody's going to need to submit

their own individual pitches

and the best pitch will be presented to Granger.

And if you need any visual aids,

the art department will help you out.

- I was this close to coasting through the Holidays.

- Just think of it as an internal bake off.

That was, that was intentional.

I-it's okay to laugh. - (Small chuckles)

- Everything you need to know about Granger,

you will find in your binders.

- Okay. - Great.

♪♪

Both: (Hushed) Ahhhh!

- Why is the Granger Grinch here to ruin Christmas?

- Ugh, I know! Right.

Are you up for eating your feelings

in the form of hand-crafted, holiday truffles

I special-ordered from Vienna?

- Do you even have to ask?

This peppermint truffle

is already taking me to my happy place.

- Oh, before I forget,

here are the Christmas card designs I came up with

for Nate's party.

- (Happy gasp) They're perfect!

Nate is going to love these. - Happy to help.

- And thank you for having us over last night.

I had so much fun and not just because

Nate and I won Christmas Game Night

for the third year in a row. - Okay.

Well, you guys make a good team.

And especially since you both have the same sense of humor...

- Uh huh... - I'm just saying,

you didn't want to go out with the cute,

humorless chef and Nate is hilarious.

You two always make each other laugh.

- That's because we're best friends.

- Well, I couldn't help but notice that your best friend

couldn't take his eyes off of you last night.

- You're reading too much into things.

And speaking of reading - I should get back to this

so I can start baking up some good ideas.

- Ohhh...

- Yeah, I shouldn't have said that out loud.

(Both laugh)

♪♪

(Notification chimes)

- Shoot, that's today.

♪♪

(Train whistles, rumbles)

♪♪

- Hi, sorry I'm late. I got held up at work,

but you have me for the rest of my lunch hour.

- Hey, thank you and I can use all the help I can get.

- You look a little lost.

- There are like 20 different lighting options

and I have no idea where to start.

You see, this is why I am a social worker

and not a party planner.

I just wanted to make this Christmas tree perfect

for these kids.

- Okay. Uh, I would go with clear lights

because it'll make the ornaments pop more.

- That's a good point.

See, that never would've occurred to me.

- Oh, before I forget,

Suzi showed me the Christmas card designs

and they look great.

Each kid is getting their own personalized card.

- And they'll be here in time for the party?

- Absolutely. - Aww... that's awesome.

You're the best.

- Thanks, but Suzi did all the work.

Although, I suppose my feedback,

like make that font smaller, made all the difference.

- Hey listen, a twenty-point Helvetica font

has been known to ruin many a Christmas card.

- Are we really making font jokes?

- Yeah, you know, I think we passed

the dork threshold a long time ago.

(Chuckles) - We totally did.

So, are you ready for the toy drive tomorrow?

- Oh, getting there.

Luckily, I have a terrific group of teen volunteers

helping me out.

- It's so nice seeing the younger generation

wanting to give back.

- Did you just say "younger generation"

like we're senior citizens or something?

- We're right on the cusp of retirement.

- Early bird specials.

(Both laugh)

Oh, ah, speaking of dinner,

I went ahead and decided to commit a crime against pizza

and ordered it the way that you like it.

And I also got us a bottle of your favorite pinot.

- Um, should we really be drinking wine around the teens?

- No, yeah, no, they, they won't be there.

It'll just be us.

You okay?

- Yeah, I,

I was just thinking about work,

which suddenly got busy today.

Ah, we have this new client that we're trying to land

and I'm under all this pressure to deliver

this amazing pitch.

It's due in a few days.

So, I really should be working on it after work,

but I have plans with my Dad and then with you--

- Yeah, it's all good. It's all good.

You don't have to ah... come to the community center tonight.

- I'm sorry. If it weren't for the pitch--

- No, don't worry.

I just don't want you to be stressed at work.

- I promise I'll be at the toy drive tomorrow night.

- You better bring the best toy ever.

- Oh, trust me, I've got it covered.

♪♪

- I smell delicious things coming out of the kitchen.

- Hmm. Yong is cooking your favorites -

gimbap and bulgogi.

- She is? - Mm-hmm.

- But we didn't have dinner plans tonight.

- We do now.

- Yong must've have been cooking all day.

Did you help at all?

- Agh... you know the pact when it comes to meals -

Yong does the cooking. I do the dishes.

That's the secret to our happy marriage

and digestive systems.

Lauren You definitely passed your lack of culinary skills

down to me. (Both laugh)

- (Sighs) So, you talk to your Mom lately?

- Yeah, um...

she called me last week on her way

to her hiking retreat in Machu Picchu.

I think she'll be gone for a month.

After that, she's off to New Zealand.

- Hmm. That sounds like her.

- Yeah, you know how she is -

never in one place for too long

and always off to next adventure.

- Ah, the tree looks beautiful!

- Thanks to me.

Luckily, I was able to pick up some of Lauren's slack.

- I know what you're doing.

You're angling for extra gimbap.

(Feigns innocence) - Never.

- (Laughing)

Don't worry, this is why I always make extra -

to keep the peace. - (Chuckles)

- Yong, everything is so delicious.

- Compliments will always get you a plate

of leftovers to take home. - Yes.

- So, is Nate going to be joining us this year

for our Christmas potluck dinner?

- Yep, he'll be here.

And since I don't want to ruin Christmas dinner

with my terrible cooking,

I'm bringing a case of soju like I always do.

(Relieved sighs, laughing) - By the way,

thank you for always making Nate feel welcome

during the Holidays. - Of course.

He always has an open invitation.

- My heart goes out to Nate.

I can only imagine how hard it was for him growing up

in the foster care system.

- Hm, that's why he became a social worker -

so he could help other foster kids like him.

And now that he's running the community center,

he's determined to give those kids

the kind of Christmas he never had.

- Still, no one should go through life without a family.

- But we're happy to have him be a part of ours.

- I know he appreciates that.

- You know, you're really lucky to have someone like Nate

in your life. - Yes, Appa,

I know I'm lucky to have a friend like Nate in my life.

I saw that.

- I wanted you to.

♪♪

- (Sighs)

♪♪

Speak to me, muffin tin.

What will make people want to buy you?

(Phone rings)

Hey Nate, how's it going?

- Ah, pretty good I think.

I just hung the last ornament. Do you wanna see?

- I'm sorry I couldn't be there to help you.

- No. Don't, don't be.

Ah... it looks pretty good I think.

- Wow, it looks fantastic!

See, you didn't need me there at all.

- Yeah, yeah,

I guess you were right.

Um, how is the rest of the pitch coming along?

- Ugh, it hasn't been easy. You know me,

I don't know anything about baking or bakeware.

I use my oven to heat up takeout.

- Well, technically that is a skill.

- (Chuckles)

I definitely have a long night of work ahead of me.

- Yeah. I figured that might be the case.

And so I sent you a little moral support.

- What do you mean? (Doorbell rings)

Okay, talk about perfect timing.

Hold on a sec.

- Hi. - Merry Christmas!

- Thanks.

Mmm.

Nate: Well, did it arrive okay?

- (Laughs)

You remembered my favorite Christmas treats -

gingerbread and hot chocolate! - How could I forget that?

Honestly, that's what got us through winter finals.

All right. I'm going to let you get back to work

and I'll see you tomorrow night.

- See you then. Bye.

(Wrapper crinkles, small chuckle)

(Wind howls)

(Big gust of wind)

♪♪

(Paper flutters) (Jolts awake)

♪♪

(Skateboard rattles)

Tyler: Dude, I love gingerbread!

(Startled scream)

- Whoa! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey, whoa!

Hey, hey, that's not cool.

- Who are you? How did you get in here?

- Lauren, chill, it's all good.

- Wait, how do you know my name?

- You don't recognize me? - That would be a no,

stranger with a skateboard. - Fine.

Well, I'll give you a few hints.

Lake Forest High School,

Algebra class...

Winter Formal...

- Tyler Mirsky?

No way!

- Yeah. Well, I'm glad you remembered me.

I guess people never forget their first boyfriend.

- How exactly are you here right now?

- The details aren't important.

Look, I know this must be like a late night shocker for you,

but it's good to see you. It's been a while.

(Scoffs) - A while?

I haven't seen you since we teenagers,

which you apparently still are!

How is that possible? Why haven't you aged?

- Well, since we haven't seen each other since high school,

it would make sense that you see me

how you last remembered me.

- Sure, that makes sense...

except that it doesn't!

- Hey, try to not to overthink things. It is what it is.

- You're right.

I um, should just accept the fact that ah,

my high school boyfriend

has somehow magically appeared in my apartment

in the middle of the night. - Exactly.

- I must be having some sort of gingerbread

eating induced dream. That's a thing, right?

- Nice Christmas tree by the way.

Reminds of the time we went to our Winter Formal together.

Remember how I got you that poinsettia corsage?

- Uh, sure.

- And then how you dumped me at the end of the night?

- How about we just fast forward to the part

where you tell me what you're doing here?

- Right. Well, as your very first boyfriend

and definitely the coolest,

I felt that I should help you out.

- Help me with what?

- Stuff related to your dating life.

- Seriously?

You're here to talk to me about my dating life?

- Look, I'm not gonna be the one

to break things down with you, I'm only 15.

But I will give you a heads up that before Christmas Eve,

you'll be visited by three more ex-boyfriends--

- Wait, more ex-boyfriends are coming here?

Like who? I mean,

I don't know if I'm okay with that.

- As I was saying,

you'll be visited by three more ex-boyfriends...

who will...

- Will what?

I'm kind of on the edge of my seat here.

- Um... give me a sec, sorry.

I'm so glad I texted this to myself.

I knew I'd never be able to remember the whole thing.

(reads) "who will help you see a pattern of behavior

in your past relationships."

Whoa, that sounds pretty intense.

- Pattern of behavior?

- Yeah, so you can change your ways before it's too late.

- Too late for what? - You'll find out soon enough.

Lauren: Wait. When exactly?

Tomorrow night? The night after?

(Plate crashes) - Answer me, Tyler!

♪♪

Lauren: I had the craziest dream last night.

Nate: Oh?

- I dreamt that my high school boyfriend, Tyler,

came to visit me,

but the dream seemed so real that it freaked me out.

He even ate some of the gingerbread you sent me.

- No, that nerve of this guy!

- I haven't thought about Tyler in years,

so why was I dreaming about him?

- Well, I mean, it could've just been a random dream

that meant nothing. - Sure.

- Or... maybe you miss being in a relationship.

What made you think that?

- Well, I mean, it's, it's been a few years

since you were with Logan.

- Well, what about you?

When are you going to start dating again?

It's been over a year since you and Ama broke up.

Yeah, I know, I just...

I've put dating on hold

just while I set up the community center and...

- And now it's finally open. What are you waiting for?

- Nothing, I guess.

To be fair, I love what I do,

but I don't want my whole life to be about work.

- Then you need to start putting yourself out there again

so you can meet the right person.

- Yeah.

- By the way, my Dad was asking

if you're still coming over on Christmas.

- Yeah, definitely.

You know I love the legendary,

Kim family Christmas potluck dinner.

- Do you know what you're bringing?

- Yeah, a case of soju. - Don't you dare,

unless you want me to cook something

that you'll actually have to eat.

- Yeah, on second thought, the soju is all you.

- Mm-hmm.

(Keys clack)

♪♪

Okay Tyler, let's see what you've been up to.

(Keys clack)

(Pensive exhale)

Okay, Tyler,

you're definitely all grown up and not frozen in time

and breaking into my apartment to deliver cryptic messages

in the middle of the night.

Good to know.

- Who are you talking to? - Hi. I was just--

(Laughs) Nothing.

Um, what's going on?

- Ah, I just wanted to check in and see

If you needed any artwork to go with your pitch.

- Thanks, that would be great if I had, you know,

an actual pitch.

Or even a nugget of an idea for one.

- Don't be so hard on yourself.

You still have plenty of time

to come up with something brilliant.

- How are you doing? Are you ready for the Holidays?

- Not at all. Aaron and I finally convinced his parents

to come here for Christmas this year

and I am starting to regret it. - Why?

- Because they have incredibly high standards for Christmas.

Their house is like Santa's Village

meets Martha Stewart.

- Your house is totally festive and beautiful.

- Thank you, but not like theirs.

(Sighs) Maybe I'll get them some lavish Christmas gifts.

- Always an option.

- (Chuckles) Speaking of gifts...

can I give you this to bring to the toy drive?

Aaron and I can't make it tonight.

We have his Holiday office Christmas party.

- Sure. No problem. - Thank you.

Please tell Nate I said hi

and sorry we couldn't be there. - I will.

- Don't worry; you're going to come up with something amazing.

- (Worried exhale)

♪♪

(Low hum of chatter)

Max, all right, pro effort. - Thanks.

- I think my corners are more precise.

- Wow, Max. I think she's challenging you

to a rap battle. You guys know how a rap battle would go?

(Thumps a beat)

(rapping) ♪ My name is Nate ♪

♪ It's a name you should know ♪

♪ Cuz I know my way around paper and a bow ♪

- What is happening? - Oh oh!

You guys thought I meant... wrap battle.

Now that would be corny. - (Kids laugh)

- Hey there. - (Embarrassed laugh)

Oh Laur'! I'm so glad to see you.

- Uh, this place looks amazing! - Right? Thank you.

- And that's quite the haul. - I know, right?

I, I'm just... I'm blown away by everyone's generosity.

Just way more than I was expecting.

By the way, this is from Suzi and Aaron.

- Thank you. - This guy is from me.

I know he's probably too big to wrap,

but I couldn't resist. - It's perfect.

It's perfect. Thank you.

Um, you know what?

Why don't you grab a seat at that table

and start wrapping and I'll be with you in a second.

- Sure. Here. - Perfect.

Yeah. Thank you. - Switch back.

- Ah... hi.

Can I help you?

- Hi, I just wanted to drop off this toy.

- Oh great. I can take that.

I'm Nate, by the way. - Lily.

I'm guessing you work here.

- Yes, I do and once I get some more funding,

I'll finally be able to hire a few people to help me out.

But until then,

yes I am just relying on the generosity of volunteers.

- Well, I think that this community center

is just what this city needed.

I'd love to get involved somehow.

- Okay. Well, if you're free Friday night,

we're decorating the town square

for our Winter Wonderland fundraiser.

All the proceeds are going to a party we're throwing here

on Christmas Eve for some local ah, foster kids.

- Sure, I'd love to help, - Great.

- But only if I get one of those awesome hats.

- Yes! (Chuckles) Right.

- Well, seems like a fair trade for some free labor.

- Ahem.

How do I look? - Great.

I mean, that hat looks great on anyone.

- (Laughs)

It was great to meet you, Nate.

I'll ah, see you Friday night.

- Yeah. See you then.

- Who were you just talking to?

- Oh, that was Lily.

Don't be jealous. - What?

Why would I be jealous?

- I promise your toy is definitely better than hers.

- I wasn't worried. - Oh. Oh, okay.

- Can you hand me that gold ribbon?

That one? - Hmm.

(Laughing)

- Hey, Nate! Come check this out!

- Okay. I'll be right there.

You want to come say hi to the kids?

- Sure, I would love to.

- Okay, what's up?

- I made the snowflakes. Top that, Max.

- That looks so beautiful. - Thank you.

- Ah, Lauren, these are my amazing Christmas elves.

And everyone, this is my friend, Lauren.

All: Hi. Hey.

- Ohhh, Lauren.

- She's your girlfriend, right?

- What? No! - No, no. No.

- Not at all! - Not at all. Um...

Where'd you get that idea?

- Because you talk about her all the time.

- Um, well, you guys talk about fro-yo all the time,

and you're not, you're not dating fro-yo, right?

- That's what friends do, they talk about each other.

- Exactly. (Skateboard thud and rumbles)

(Startled) Tyler?

- No. That's Daniel.

He skateboards.

♪♪

- How's it going? - Amazing.

No one else should even bother submitting a pitch

because I came up with something pretty amazing.

- Really? - Yeah, it's right here.

(Feigns shock) Where did my mind blowing idea go?

But it was so good.

I got nothing.

- Don't worry; you always work well under pressure.

- Not this time. I can't relate to this.

Baking just isn't my thing. Alice: Lauren!

- Which is the mindset of a lot of potential customers.

- Oh, exactly.

Figuring out how to make this product appeal

to a wide base is the key to this pitch. Right?

- I completely agree. - Great.

I can't wait to see what you come up with.

- Me, too.

Okay, then. I refuse to leave my office

until I come up with something great.

- No, that is the worst thing you can do.

Whenever I have a creative block,

I give myself a break from whatever I'm working on

and that gives me a lot of clarity.

- Does that really work for you?

- Absolutely.

Sometimes an idea comes to you when you least expect it.

- Hm. Want to grab lunch?

- I wish I could.

I have to leave early and help Aaron set up these life-size,

German nutcrackers we found online.

- Are you trying to impress your in laws or scare them?

- (Laughing) I know, right?

(Keys clack, massages chime)

♪♪

- So, how's work going?

- This pretty much sums it up

since it's been an entire day of coffee,

brainstorm, repeat. And I still have nothing.

- Oh, I'm sorry.

Is there anything I can do to help?

- Share a Christmas kringle with me

so I'm not eating my feelings by myself?

- Oh, I think I can manage that.

- One kringle please.

Nate: Okay. Here we go. - All right.

- First... - Oh, you want to take a photo?

- Of course. - All right.

Here. You're just using me for my long arms.

- (Laughs)

(Camera clicks)

- This looks so good. - Oh man, like crazy.

I can't wait.

- Oh! (Awkward chuckle)

- Oh my god,

it's been so obvious this entire time.

- What has?

Coffee, brainstorm, repeat...

I think I finally just had a breakthrough with my pitch!

Oh wait.

- That's amazing. - Yeah. Hold on a second.

Um...

Bake, eat, repeat.

(Relieved exhale) I'm so relieved that

I finally have an idea that might actually be good.

- I mean, I wasn't worried.

And once your boss picks your pitch

and you go and you win that account,

I am taking you to Mariano's.

- I appreciate the vote of confidence

and the promise of a free meal,

but isn't Mariano's like super romantic?

I think Suzi and Aaron went there for their anniversary.

- Oh... I didn't, I didn't know it was romantic.

Nah, I just suggested it because... um,

they have like a really,

a world famous lasagna.

And it's like last meal worthy.

- You know, I don't-- (Small laugh)

I'm not a lasagna person. But um...

burger and fries,

I'll take that any day of the week.

- Yes. You get whatever you want. It's totally up to you.

- What if my pitch bombs?

- If your pitch bombs, we have boxed wine.

- Cool. As long as I get my own box.

- Wow. I thought you were going,

would have gone a different way with that.

(Wind howls, twinkling sound)

(Plays "Auld Lang Syne")

♪♪

(Waking exhale)

Did I leave the TV on?

♪♪

(Screams, muffin tin clatters)

- Hey, Lauren. - Jake?

- Ow! What was that for?

- Just checking to see if you're real.

(Panicked) Oh my gosh.

Oh, this is actually happening.

I haven't seen you since-- - College.

- Right... - Yeah.

Which is why you look so young. - Exactly.

- What are you doing here?

- Well, that's what I'm about to show you.

Follow me.

- Follow you? - Mm-hmm.

- Where? (Twinkling sound)

♪♪

What just happened?

Where are we?

- You don't recognize this place?

- The campus library?

- Yep. Junior year.

- Let me get this straight.

Are you saying we just traveled back in time

to our junior year of college?

- Well, if you really want your mind blown,

look over there.

- (Laughs)

How is that even possible?

I look so young.

Remind me to never get bangs again though.

- We had been dating for about a month,

and I was meeting you for a study session.

- Hey. - Hi.

What's in there?

- Homemade Christmas cookies.

My Mom loves Christmas and sent me this giant care package.

She even buys our family matching Christmas sweaters

every year.

What about your Mom?

Does she have any wacky Christmas traditions?

- Um, she's not really that kind of Mom...

never has been. - Oh.

What kind of Mom is she?

- It's really not worth getting into.

- Hey, it's okay,

we don't have to talk about it.

♪♪

How about we start our own Christmas tradition?

- Like what?

- Like eating Christmas cookies for dinner?

- (Small laugh)

(Twinkling sound)

- Wait. Where are we now?

- It's a year later.

- Why are we outside of the library now?

- Well, It's our senior year

and I was playing you a song I had been working

on for my music composition final.

Look over there.

- Jake, that was so amazing!

- Thank you.

But I think to really sell the song,

I need to wear something that screams Christmas.

(Lauren laughs)

- Oh don't you laugh, don't you laugh,

because I've got one for you, too, okay.

Merry Christmas from my Mother.

- Mm-hmm.

(Laughing)

That's so nice of her... I think.

- Well, I mean, she insisted on sending it to you.

She already considers you to be a part of the family.

Whoops, I shouldn't have said that.

- No, um...

don't forget to thank her for me

when you see her over winter break.

- Actually, what if you thanked her in person?

Which you could do if you came home with me

for Christmas this year.

- I... don't you think it's too soon for that?

- No, I mean, we've been dating for over a year now

and I'm ready for us to spend Christmas together.

- I, I'm sorry, Jake, but I don't know if I am.

- Lauren,

I love you and I want you to meet my family.

- Wait, you... what?

Wow! Um... really?

- Not exactly what you want to hear when you say I love you

to your girlfriend.

- I care about you, Jake,

but I'm not ready for the L word

or to go home with you for Christmas.

- I don't get it. Why are you pushing me away?

- I'm not.

I just have a lot on my plate.

We're graduating next semester,

and I need to start applying for marketing jobs and...

uh...

I think we should break up.

- What?

Wha? - I should go.

- Ah, Lauren, wait.

("We Wish You a Merry Christmas" plays)

- (Panicked) Uh...

I'm sorry. - Lauren! Lauren!

- Watching that that still hurts.

Did you really want to break up

because you had a lot on your plate?

- Why are you asking me that?

- I don't know, because it...

it kind of seemed like a made up excuse.

- It wasn't. - Hm.

- Can we please go now?

(Twinkling sound)

- I have one more thing to show you.

- Is this my old dorm?

(Knock on door)

(Door clicks open)

- Laur'... - Hi, Nate.

- I thought you could use some cheering up.

A little ah, late-night study snack.

Gingerbread,

hot chocolate! Thank you!

I'm so lucky to have a best friend like you.

- Yeah well, I'm pretty great.

You okay? - Eh, I guess.

It's been hard to focus on finals after the whole breakup.

(Frustrated exhale)

I can't wait for this semester to be over.

I'm so excited for winter break

and spending some time at home with my Dad.

- Yeah.

Any chance you're going to see your Mom too?

- Hm. No. You know how she is -

Holidays aren't really her thing.

Probably for the best,

considering that she left me and my Dad

right before Christmas.

- Right. Right. Sorry, I...

I shouldn't have asked.

- Oh, it's fine.

Besides, my Dad is amazing,

and he goes all out for Christmas.

- Yeah. He's a fun guy.

You know, when he came for Parent's Week,

he told me he would buy me a shot of soju

on my twenty-first birthday.

- That totally sounds like my Dad.

Hey, are you still going to Michigan

with your roommate's family for Christmas?

- Actually, I'm, I'm just gonna...

ah, stay here on campus.

Their guest list keeps growing

and I think it's gonna be cramped.

- You can't spend Christmas here alone.

Come home with me! - Thanks, but no.

I-I don't want to impose. - You're not!

Trust me, you haven't truly experienced the Holidays

until you've attended a legendary,

Kim family Christmas potluck.

- Well, I guess if it's legendary,

then I don't wanna pass that up?

- Huh, interesting.

- What do you mean?

- Well, when I asked you about your Mom,

you totally shut me out. - No, I didn't.

Besides, this is different. Nate's my best friend.

- Mm-hmm.

(Twinkling sound)

("Auld Lang Syne" plays)

♪♪

(Taps to turn off song)

(Exhales, then sighs)

♪♪

Lauren: After the Tyler dream I thought...

this is random, but not a big deal.

But two ex-boyfriend dreams in a row

is starting to freak me out.

- They're just dreams. - I guess.

Did you like Jake?

What did you think about us as a couple?

- Uh... yeah, I don't really remember,

it was so long ago.

I mean, I thought he was a good guy,

uh, you two seemed happy together.

- Do you think I made a mistake breaking up with him?

- Yeah. I, I, I have no idea.

I think I'm not really the right guy to ask.

- C'mon, I know you have an opinion.

- I guess it always seemed like you were holding back

in the relationship. - How so?

- Why are you questioning breaking up with Jake

after all these years?

- I'm not. I guess...

I'm just weirded out by the dream.

I have to admit, I kind of looked him up this morning.

- Oh, kind of or full-on cyberstalking?

- Just a harmless little search.

- Just a harmless... Okay, and?

- He's doing great.

He's engaged, living in New York,

working on his music. - That's great.

Oh, you know what? I gotta go to work.

Um, so I'll see you tonight.

- What's tonight?

- Really? The ah, we're decorating the town square,

for Winter Wonderland.

You, you didn't forget, did you?

- Of course not. It's on my calendar.

- Just for that, I'm putting you on clean-up duty.

- Good.

Now I just need your help with some artwork.

Suzi: Mm-hmm.

- What do you think of Bake. Eat. Repeat.

- (Sighs)

- Oh no, you hate it. - Actually, I love it.

- Then why the face?

- Because someone else already submitted that same idea

to the art department last night.

- Seriously?

- I'm afraid so. I'm sorry.

- Okay, I'm not going to panic.

The pitch is due in a few days

and I'm back to square one.

But I'll just come up with something else,

even though it took me forever to come up with this idea.

Definitely not panicking.

- Okay. You kind of seem like you're panicking.

- Oh, that's because I totally am.

(Stressed sigh)

I just need to figure out

how to get into the minds of people who bake

since those are the same people who buy bakeware.

- That makes sense.

- It's so obvious! Why didn't I think of this earlier?

I know exactly where I need to go.

♪♪

Lauren: Yong, you're my baking guru.

Thank you so much for helping me out.

- My pleasure.

- What did you make? - Bundt cakes,

but with a Korean twist.

I used sweet rice flour and sweet, red bean paste.

- I swear, sweet, red bean paste

is like Nutella for Koreans.

- (Laughs) Pretty much.

- Can I ask you why you love baking so much?

- Hmm. My Mother taught me how to bake

and it was a wonderful way for us to spend time together.

I always loved baking with her,

especially at Christmas.

- I wish I had Christmas traditions

and memories like that with my Mom.

- You never baked with her?

- No, um, baking wasn't really her thing

and I guess Christmas wasn't either since,

well... you know.

- Aw. It's a shame to associate Christmas

with such a painful memory.

- It's fine.

I'm just glad that my Dad was lucky enough to find you.

You two are perfect for each other.

- And what about you?

Anyone special in your life?

- Not at the moment.

- Are you at least open to the idea?

(Lauren hears "Auld Lang Syne" playing)

- Hi. I thought a little Christmas music might be nice.

- Hi, Appa. How convenient of you to show up

right when the Bundt cakes are ready to eat.

- Well, I'm just here to help clean up the kitchen.

Oh, you missed a spot.

Oops, now I touched it,

I guess I'm going to have to eat it.

Oh! Oh, no. What a mess.

Oh, come to Appa. - (Laughing)

♪ We wish you ♪

♪ A Merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you ♪

♪ A Merry Christmas ♪

♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a Happy New Year! ♪

(Jazz "We Wish You (a Merry Christmas" plays)

♪♪

♪ We wish you ♪

♪ A Merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a Happy New Year! ♪

All: Three, two, one...

(Clapping, cheering) Wooo! Yeah!

- Woo-hoo!

- We did it! Thank you all so much

and I'll see you tomorrow night.

Volunteers: We did it! We did it!

- We did it.

- Big dog! Great work.

I'll see you tomorrow.

Hey. - Hey.

Um, this was so much fun.

Thanks for letting me be a part of it.

- No, are you kidding? I should be thanking you.

We could not have pulled this off

without amazing volunteers like you.

And fingers crossed

we make our fundraising goal tomorrow night.

- After the Holidays, um,

I would really love to hear more about your plans

for the community center.

Maybe we could even meet for coffee.

- Coffee sounds good.

We'll talk after the Holidays and we'll set something up.

- Sure, just let me know.

Oh, here's my number.

Good night.

(Footsteps recede)

- Wow, look who has a date.

- It's not a date. It's coffee.

- Coffee date.

- (Chuckles) I think you're reading too much into this.

- I know flirting when I see it and trust me,

she was flirting with you.

Why should take her out to dinner instead of coffee?

Oh, you should take her to Mariano's!

- Why do you care

whether it's a date or not or...

where we go?

- I don't care.

I-I mean, I care about you but...

I just want to see you happy.

♪♪

- Yeah.

(Tired sigh)

I really need to sleep,

so no crazy ex-boyfriend dreams tonight.

♪♪

(Tired exhale)

(Wind howling)

(Twinkling sound)

♪♪

(Sleigh bells jingle)

If this is another ex-boyfriend

visiting me in the middle of the night,

let's reschedule!

(Sleigh bells jingle)

(Tired exhale)

(Sleigh bells jingle)

♪♪

(Realizing exhale) Henry?

(Beeps off phone) - Hey, Lauren.

- Why are my ex-boyfriends haunting me before Christmas?

What's up with the sleigh bells?

- It's an app I downloaded.

I thought it was a more soothing way to wake you up

instead of this... (Ear-piercing alarm buzzing)

- (Shouting) Okay, okay! Turn it off!

I get it! (Beeps the alarm off)

(Sighs) Thank you.

So, what do you think about doing the cliff notes version

of this visit?

Like skip the whole traveling through time part

and you just tell me what I need to know.

- Yeah, it doesn't quite work that way.

After you.

- (Lauren sighs)

(Twinkling sound)

- Any idea where we are now?

- Well, this place was clearly designed

by a very talented architect with a love

for minimalism and mid-century modern furniture -

so I guess we're in your apartment.

- This was our second Christmas as a couple

and the first dinner party

we ever hosted together for our friends.

- It was also the first and last time

you ever let me in your kitchen.

- Yeah. - (Both laugh)

- You know what other firsts this night reminds me of?

You were my first boyfriend after college.

I was working my first marketing job.

And... (Happy chuckle)

this was the first time I started feeling like an adult.

- For me, this was the first time

I thought you could be the one.

(Loud clang, laughter)

- I'll get it.

You okay? - Yes.

- You know, I was thinking...

I could easily redesign my bedroom closet

to be twice as big. - Why?

Are you planning on going on a massive shopping spree?

- No, but I figured the extra space would be good...

if you wanted to move in with me.

- (Shocked gasps)

(Doorbell rings, knocking)

- Ah... - Just think about it.

Hi! Come in! Good to see you, Divya.

- You, too. Thanks for having us.

- Yeah. Sure. - For you and Henry.

Merry Christmas. - Thanks.

I'm going to go take this to the kitchen.

- Okay. - I'll go with you.

I wanna ask Henry about renovating my bathroom.

- I think I'll tag along to make sure

his tips are budget friendly.

- Um, do you wanna go put that under the tree?

- Yeah.

- Everything okay?

- Uh, Henry just asked me

to move in with him.

- Oh!

Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

- It's too soon.

- I guess you didn't need time to think about things.

- I was in shock.

We were doing fine and then all of a sudden

you sprung this huge question on me.

- You made it sound like the thought of moving in with me

was this terrible thing.

- It wasn't, but I didn't understand

why you were trying to rush things.

- And I didn't understand why you were so afraid

to take the next step. - I mean, who wouldn't be?

It was a huge step.

(Twinkling sound)

- Awww, I love this place!

I haven't been ice skating in forever.

- I brought you here a few days after our dinner party.

There we are.

Have you given any thought to what I asked you

the other night? - Yeah, I did.

- And?

- I'm sorry, Henry,

but I'm not ready to move in with you yet.

- Then when?

- I don't know. - In a year?

Two years? - I have no idea.

Why do we need to be on a specific timeline?

- We don't, but I love you,

and I'm excited to plan our future together.

- But I'm not sure I see a future with you.

- Wow. - I'm sorry.

I'm just trying to be honest.

- Are you?

- Uh, what is that supposed to mean?

- It means I think you're running away

from this relationship. - I'm not.

But I'm gonna skate away,

which technically isn't running away,

I know you meant running away in a figurative sense, but...

(Hard thud) Agh!

Henry: Ouch.

- Yeah, that definitely hurt.

- I was talking about the break-up,

which came out of nowhere.

It seemed like we had zero problems in our relationship

until I was ready to take the next step.

- I think ah,

you pressuring me to live with you

before I was ready qualified as a problem.

- Somehow you saying that doesn't surprise me.

And neither did this.

(Crying) Hey, Nate.

Are you free to talk?

- What? I was upset and needed someone to talk to.

- You could've called any other friend,

you chose Nate.

I think you're kind of missing the whole point here.

- I'm not sure what you're talking about.

- I know. And unfortunately,

you don't have much time to figure it out.

♪♪

(Twinkling sound)

(Ear-piercing alarm buzzes)

- (Groans)

(Sighs)

Yep, sleigh bells are definitely better.

(Sighs)

- To be honest,

I was definitely surprised when you broke up with Henry.

You two were a terrific couple.

- Henry and I had our issues.

- I feel like the main issue was that you freaked out

when he asked you to move in with him.

- I didn't freak out. It was too soon.

(Not convinced) - Okay.

- You think these gingerbread houses

will pass the in-law test? - I hope so.

Aaron and I just have to find a way to cram Christmas

into every corner of this house.

- Oh, I feel that you've managed to do that already.

Just ask your two, new, strapping bodyguards.

- (Suzi laughs)

- They're seriously giving me Mona Lisa vibes.

It's like their eyes are constantly following me.

- I know.

it's interesting that you've been having dreams

about your ex-boyfriends lately.

Sometimes our dreams are trying to tell us something.

- What do you think my dreams are trying to tell me?

- That perhaps, you have a problem with commitment.

- That's not true. I...

I've been in plenty of committed relationships.

- That have always come to an end.

And in all of those relationships,

you were the dumper and not the dumpee.

You've broken a lot of hearts.

- That's not fair.

- I'm just trying to be honest.

Look, sometimes I worry about you.

You haven't had another relationship since Logan.

- I'm fine. I just haven't met the right person yet.

- Or, maybe you have, but you just haven't realized it yet.

Perhaps he's someone who makes up the other half

of a winning Christmas Game Night team? Hm?

Seriously? Haven't you ever considered

even the possibility of dating Nate?

I mean, it's pretty obvious how he feels about you.

So all you have to do is take him out of the friend zone.

- I can't.

He's my best friend. I could never risk hurting him.

- But he's perfect for you.

- Hardly...

we have too many differences.

For starters, he's not a morning person.

- Most people aren't.

- He has terrible taste in movies.

- It's funny...

you haven't actually denied having feelings for Nate.

- You know what?

I think my gingerbread house could use a few more of these.

Suzi: (Sighs)

(Jazz "Joy to the World" plays)

(Horse snorts, hooves clomp)

♪♪

- Merry Christmas. - Let me help you with that.

- Thanks, Appa. - Thank you.

- Mmm. - Mmm.

That taste like Christmas. - (Chuckles)

- Hi. - Well, well, well,

look who's here.

Todd: We're heading to the photo booth. Come join us.

- Sure, only if my Dad promises not to hog the camera.

- I can't help it if I'm naturally photogenic.

The camera is just drawn to impeccable bone structure.

(Everyone laughs) - Appa!

♪♪

- Nate! Come join us! - Okay. Bye.

♪ Repeat the sounding joy ♪

♪ Repeat the sounding joy ♪

♪ Repeat the sounding ♪ (Camera shutter clicks)

♪ The sounding joy ♪

- By the way, you have a serious problem.

No, I know that this is your second cup.

And you stole an extra marshmallow.

- What can I say? I'm a hot choco-o-holic.

That didn't quite work, did it?

- No, I don't think so.

What do you think? - Um...

- Come on, it'll be fun.

- Sure, let's do it.

- Ah, Max.

- Can you help me, kind sir?

♪♪

- Okay, we're good?

Ready to go?

♪♪

(Hooves clomp)

- Congrats on tonight.

You really brought the whole town together.

- Thanks. I'm so thrilled with the turnout

and we made plenty of money

to throw these kids a great Christmas Eve party.

- That's wonderful. I'm so happy for you.

- Now all that's left is we have to turn

the community center into party central.

- That reminds me,

I'll bring the Christmas cards for the stockings.

- Oh, that's perfect. That's perfect.

Hey, how's work going by the way?

- Hm. I'm hoping I to turn one of my back up ideas

into something great.

Fingers crossed for a Christmas miracle.

Oh!

- You don't need a miracle.

You pour your heart into everything that you do.

Laura, there is something I've wanted

to talk you about for a while.

- (Gasps) Wait!

That's it!

You just said I pour my heart into everything I do.

- Yeah, I did...

- That's been the missing ingredient

in my pitch this whole time!

I've been approaching this whole thing wrong.

The Granger campaign isn't about the technical aspects

of baking - it's about baking with your heart.

- Yeah. That makes sense. - Baking with your heart...

Bake your heart out!

That's it!

(Laughs)

Now I know what my pitch will be thanks to you!

- Yeah, you're welcome. Glad I could help.

- Okay, I need to go home and start working

on this right away. Thank you again!

- Uh... um... - Bye.

(Birds chi)

(Alarm chimes)

- (Waking moans)

(Sighs) Finally,

a good night's sleep with no ex-boyfriend visits.

(Happy exhale)

♪♪

- Good luck.

- Thanks, I stayed up late working on my pitch

and turned it in at the last minute.

- Good morning, everyone.

First of all, let me say, I was really impressed

with the work everyone was able to do

in such a short amount of time.

And after reviewing all of your pitches,

I feel confident that we're going to be presenting

the winning idea to Granger tomorrow.

And that's gonna be...

"Bake your heart out." Congrats, Lauren.

(Applause)

- Thanks!

- Congrats! You did it!

- (Relieved exhale) Thank you!

I can't believe I pulled it off.

And after tomorrow, I'll finally be able to relax

and enjoy the rest of the Holiday Season.

- You seemed like you were enjoying yourself last night.

In fact, you looked pretty cozy with Nate

on that carriage ride.

- We were having a nice time

until Nate was about to confess his feelings for me.

- Why didn't he?

- I already told you, I can't risk hurting Nate.

- You can't risk hurting Nate

or you can't risk getting hurt?

- I already told you why we're not right for each other.

Besides, Nate has these other options like this woman, Lily,

he just met.

- Well, if you don't want to date him, then why would Lily?

- Just because Nate's not right for me

doesn't mean he's not a great catch.

You know Nate. He's smart and funny

and doesn't take himself too seriously.

He's also thoughtful and supportive

and the kind of friend you can always count on

to be there for you.

He's just an amazing guy.

Which is why Lily would be incredibly lucky

to have him in her life.

- Have you got everything you need for your pitch tomorrow?

- Actually, I wanted to talk to you about that.

I was thinking of adding some additional visual aids

to really capture the idea of Bake Your Heart Out.

- Hmm. Be more specific.

- I wanna take a few photos that depict

how people show their love through baking

and how baking brings people together.

And Suzi, I was hoping you could help me integrate them

into the presentation. - Sure, whatever you need.

- Well, I think all of that sounds like a recipe

for a winning pitch.

♪♪

Lauren: That looks so... are you kidding me?!

- Right? oh let's see do some of the heart photos.

That one is nice.

Nice. Nice.

And then the finger hearts.

- Like this? It's gonna go over there.

- Oh, yeah, yeah. Oh, yeah, I like that one.

- No, it's little hearts. - I know, I know.

Thank you. That was perfect.

- Well, I'm glad we could help.

- Yong, are you wearing a new ring?

- Ah... an early Christmas gift from your father.

- Ooohhh! - It's the same ring -

I just upgraded the sparkly bit.

- Wow, that ring reminds me of...

I mean, it's beautiful.

- Would you like to stay and have some cake?

- Yeah. - Oh, I wish I could,

but I have to get back to work.

- Then I insist on wrapping up some cake for you

to take with you.

- Well, I could never say no to cake,

and it would be rude of me, so...

- That's because I raised you right.

(All laugh)

♪♪

- Hi.

♪♪

(Keys clack)

♪♪

♪♪

(Laptop thuds shut)

♪♪

- This is for tomorrow.

It's your entire pitch, with all of the graphics

and photos included.

All you have to do is point and click

and say thank you once you've won the account.

- Thank you, you are the best.

So, are you ready for Christmas with your in-laws?

- I was, but you'll never believe what happened.

Aaron's dad sprained his ankle this afternoon,

so now we're flying to North Carolina to see them instead.

- No! - Yeah.

- And now you're stuck with those nutty nutcrackers.

- Actually, they're coming with us.

I bought them seats on the plane.

(Laughing)

- Anyway, I have to get home and start packing for our trip.

- I'll walk out with you.

- Oh, don't forget the Christmas cards.

I dropped them off while you were out taking photos.

- (Gasps) I was so focused on my pitch

that I totally forgot about tonight.

What time is it? - Almost eight o'clock.

I was supposed to be there hours ago.

Sorry, I have to run. - Okay.

Merry Christmas! - Merry Christmas.

♪♪

- Nate!

Hi. Sorry.

Don't worry, I have the Christmas cards.

My boss picked my idea and I've been scrambling all day

to get my pitch ready for tomorrow.

- Congrats.

Look, it's been a long day,

so I'll catch up with you later.

- I'm sorry. I know I screwed up.

- You couldn't be bothered to, to call

or...

respond to a text message?

- I haven't checked my phone all day.

I didn't mean to bail on purpose, I just forgot.

- Well, that's worse, isn't it?

You know what this party means to me.

- Of course I do.

I had no idea I'd be working on this pitch

a week before Christmas. The timing was awful

and there was nothing I could do about it.

- Yeah well, I really feel that I prioritize our friendship

no matter how busy I am.

So... it's fine.

I get it. I get it.

It's kind of obvious what you've been doing.

- I have no idea what you're talking about.

- I think you've been putting up walls left and right.

- Oh, come on. That's not fair. Why would I do that?

- Because... because you don't want to hear

what I have to say, Lauren.

But I have to say it.

Lauren, I'm in love with you and...

Yeah. Okay.

I know, you don't feel the same and t-that's okay.

I'm okay with that.

I can't let you off the hook for tonight.

I think I deserve better than that.

So I hate to do this to you, but I,

I can't spend Christmas with you.

- Wait. What? - No. Um...

just please, yeah, give my apologies to Leo and Yong.

- Nate... - No.

- Nate.

(Mournful exhales)

gh, TV)

♪♪

(Keys clack)

♪♪

♪♪

(Clicks TV off)

FYI, I'm in no mood for a visit tonight!

Okay.

I just need to stay up until Christmas Eve.

(Sighs)

(Wind howls)

(Twinkling sound)

♪♪

(Startles awake)

Why is it so cold?

♪♪

Logan?

- Hi, Lauren.

Still here.

- (Sighs)

Hi.

- It's good to see you.

- Good to see you too.

Although I'm surprised you're glad to see me.

We haven't spoken since...

- Pretty much...

All right. Ah...

let me get my boots and coat.

Knowing you I doubt you'll be taking me somewhere warm

with central heating.

♪♪

(Twinkling sound)

♪♪

And my instincts were spot on.

I knew the destination would require a passport,

a compass or a water purifying kit.

- Do you recognize this place?

- Ah, this was our vacation to Washington state, right?

- Mm-hmm.

- You brought me here for the Zip Line and Mulled Wine event

just before Christmas a few years ago.

- Yep, I did.

And you were less than thrilled about it at first.

- I don't think I can do this!

I'm serious, Logan. I can't.

- You're going to be fine.

- I know I stepped outside of my comfort zone

when I went white water rafting in Costa Rica--

- And... and you survived.

- Yes, but I'm terrified of heights.

- Can you give us a minute? - Sure.

- (Stressed exhale) - Hey...

trust me, okay?

Once you get over the initial fear,

you're gonna have a blast.

And when you get to the end,

there's going to be a nice delicious mug of mulled wine

waiting for you at the other end of this zip line. Okay?

When I first met you at Tunlaw Books,

I should've known that you weren't much of uh...

an outdoorsy person.

- What gave it away? - I don't know.

Maybe the fact that you were buying a book called,

"Luxury Travel on a Budget." - (Lauren chuckles)

You definitely brought out my adventurous side.

I'll never forget our trip to Iceland

and how we saw the Northern Lights...

- And we said I love you to each other for the first time.

- I could really go for some of that mulled wine

right about now.

- Okay, (Nervous exhales)

I'm ready to take the leap.

If I don't do this,

I know I'm going to regret missing out

on an amazing experience...

It still counts if I... I'm screaming at the top

of my lungs the entire time, right?

- (Chuckles) It totally does.

- Actually, I changed my mind.

I don't think I can do this.

- Okay.

I wanna try something.

But first, you gotta close your eyes.

- (Calming exhale)

- Now, I want you to visualize

gliding down the zip line,

(Logan chuckles)

the wind blowing through your face

as you fly through the forest.

It's freeing and exhilarating

and when you reach your destination,

you realize...

that you're about to begin a brand new journey.

♪♪

- What's this?

- Just a little something to make this experience

that much more memorable.

Lauren,

I know we're about to take a big leap

off the side of this mountain together,

but I'm ready to take an even bigger leap with you...

in life.

Will you marry me?

- (Nervous gulps)

(Nervous laughter) - Lauren?

- I'm not ready to get married.

- No-no-no. You're just scared.

This is always your first reaction

when you get out of your comfort zone.

But you, you can't spend your entire life

second guessing yourself or living, living in fear.

- No. I'm not afraid, I'm just not ready to get married.

- Next month is our, our three-year anniversary.

If you're not ready now, then...

then when?

- I don't know.

- I love you, Lauren,

and I'm ready to take a leap...

Oh-oh. Whoa!

Faaaaaaaaith! - Logan!

Are you okay?!

- I hope you know I really did love you, Logan.

(Twinkling sound)

(Sad sigh)

Okay, I guess that was the last ex boyfriend visit.

Tyler: Not exactly.

- What are you guys doing here?

There was no mention of a group visit.

- We wanted to see if you learned anything.

- I learned that I should invest

in a high-end sleep machine so I don't wake up

in the middle of the night.

- You really didn't learn anything

about your past relationships?

- I guess I learned that

I always panicked and ended things

whenever we got too close

in each of our relationships.

Henry: Anything else?

Perhaps something to do with the timing of these break ups?

- What do you mean?

- You broke up with each of us at Christmas.

- Mm-hmm. - And it seems like Christmas

is some sort of emotional trigger for you.

- All I have to say is

I'm incredibly sorry for hurting you guys.

I never meant to do that.

Oh, before you go,

I have a question for Tyler.

What did you mean when you said

I needed to change my ways before it's too late.

- I did?...

Oh right, yeah, my bad.

I totally did!

- Too late for what?

- (Sighs)

(Twinkling sound)

♪♪

- Mariano's!

- If you want answers,

you're gonna have to get them yourself.

- This is where Nate wanted to take you to celebrate

if you won the Granger account.

- But you said it was too romantic.

- And you told him to bring Lily instead.

- Guys, I've never been here before,

I don't get why we're here. - Oh, this isn't the past,

this is the future.

- (Mind blown) Poof.

- It is? - Yep.

And even though you shot down the idea

of having dinner here with Nate, he ended up here anyhow -

just not with you.

- What do you mean?

(Twinkling sound)

- Oh, Nate asked Lily out on a date after all?

Henry: Are you really that surprised?

You pushed him away.

- What is he doing?

- Lily,

nothing would make me happier

than to spend the rest of my life

with my best friend.

- (Happy, surprised gasps)

- Wait, I-I'm his best friend!

- Will you marry me? - Yes! Yes!

(Patrons applaud) Yeah!

- This can't be happening!

Are you seriously trying to tell me

that Nate and Lily get engaged?

They haven't even been on a date yet!

How can he get engaged to her when he's in love with me?

- You're the one who said he wasn't right for you.

- And that you were just friends.

- And how you didn't want to risk hurting him.

- And how you said he has terrible taste in movies?

Which by the way, would be a total deal breaker for me, too.

- Is this what you meant when you said,

before it's too late?

I just need to know if this is what you meant!

Can someone please just answer me?

(Twinkling sound)

(Panicked breaths)

Nate can't marry Lily!

♪ We wish you a Merry Christmas ♪

♪ And a Happy New Year ♪

(Low hum of patron chatter)

- Thanks for meeting me before work, Appa.

- Of course. Everything okay?

- Uh... I've just had a lot on my mind lately.

I've been thinking about

some of the relationships I've had

and why they didn't work out.

And uh...

I've realized it's because of me.

- Why do you say that?

- Every time I had a boyfriend

who tried to get close to me around Christmas,

I... panicked

and ran away.

I think I was just trying to protect myself

from getting hurt,

the way Mom hurt us when she left.

Now I'm worried I'm becoming just like her.

♪♪

- I understand how you feel.

When your Mom left us,

I felt a lot of the same things you did.

- Really? - Absolutely.

(Sighs)

But eventually I realized

that going through a big heartbreak

didn't mean I had to stay heartbroken forever.

Ever since I met Yong (Happy exhale)

all that pain became a distant memory.

But I'm not afraid of those memories.

They're a reminder of how lucky I am

to be with Yong.

- But how did you find the courage

to put yourself out there in the first place?

You weren't scared to get hurt again?

(Chuckles) - Of course I was scared.

But I also realized

that the possibility of finding love

was worth the risk of being hurt.

Even though your Mom broke my heart when she left,

I don't regret loving her.

It was worth it,

because we ended up with you.

- I'm so glad that you found Yong.

You deserve that kind of happiness.

- And so do you.

- (Tearful exhale)

Thanks, Appa. - (Leo laughs)

(Birds chirp)

(Notification chimes)

♪♪

(Pensive exhale)

(Keys clack)

♪♪

(Approaching footsteps)

Alice: Lauren,

it's time.

- Great, I'm ready.

(Readying exhale)

Granger Bakeware has long been the industry standard

when it comes to all things bakeware.

Now your most recent campaign focused on the quality

and durability of your bakeware.

But those campaigns depict your bakeware

as a functional item in one's kitchen.

See, baking should be about more than just making

the perfect pie crust

or Instagram-worthy cakes.

Baking should be about bringing people together.

When you use Granger Bakeware,

it's a way of saying,

you're ready to bake your heart out.

When you bake for someone, it's a way of saying,

I care about you

or I appreciate you.

Or...

thank you for being an amazing friend.

Or...

I should've been there for you

the way you've always been there for me.

Or...

I don't want to lose you or...

(Realizing exhale)

I love you.

Alice: Um, Lauren?

- I'm sorry,

I have to go.

♪ Every time I look around this room ♪

♪ My eyes they tend to fall on you ♪

♪ And I confess ♪

♪ Nothing but you make sense ♪

♪ Is it too late, too late ♪

♪ To open up I'm dying to say ♪

♪ Oh how I love you ♪

♪ You're walking towards me now ♪

(What am I gonna say)

♪ Push my pain aside ♪

♪ When I close my eyes ♪

♪ It's just you and I ♪

(Feel the love in the Mistletoe)

♪ It just fills the air ♪

♪ Spending Holidays ♪

♪ Santa hear my prayer ♪

(Song plays in the background, footsteps thud)

♪♪

♪♪

- What are you doing here?

- I never pass up the chance to wear a fancy dress.

Can we talk?

- It's not really as good time right now.

I'm in the middle of this party.

- Please. It'll only take a sec.

- Okay.

What's going on? Wait. Shouldn't you be at work?

- I felt like it was more important for me

to be at this party.

- Wait... no. Today's your big pitch day?

- Yeah, I kind of left in the middle of it.

- You did?

- I had to once I realized something pretty important.

- And what's that?

- I realized that you've always been there for me

no matter what,

and I wanna be there for you, too.

I'm okay with losing an account,

but I can't lose my best friend...

(Readying exhale)

who's also the love of my life.

♪♪

♪ You're walking towards me now ♪

♪ Won't you read my mind somehow ♪

- Look who's got a girlfriend! - It's about time!

- (Laughs)

♪♪

♪ Push my pain aside ♪

♪ When I close my eyes ♪

♪ It's just you and I ♪

(Feel the love in the Mistletoe)

♪ It just fills the air ♪

♪ Spending Holidays ♪

♪ Santa hear my prayer ♪

(Feel the love in the Mistletoe)

(Song fades into the background)

- Oh, I see some empty glasses.

- You really outdid yourself, Yong.

These desserts are almost too pretty for me to eat.

- Thank you. - Mmm.

- Appa! - You said almost.

- Oh, c'mon, it's Christmas. Let the man have his rice cake.

- You know what they say -

the guest is always right. - Hey, I got you.

- I don't know how I feel about the two of you

conspiring together. - What?

- Who us? - We would never do that.

- No way! That's ridiculous.

What is she even talking about? - I don't know, man.

- We should go check on our guests.

(Hushed) - He's a keeper.

- Laur', um...

I know we said that we weren't going to exchange gifts

until later but,

I want to give you one of your gifts a little bit early.

- One of my gifts.

Does that mean there's multiple gifts.

- (Exhales) Just...

- Let's go. (Giggles)

(Low hum of chatter)

Yong: It's happening. Leo: Follow me, come on.

- Let's go.

- (Nervous exhale)

♪♪

Lauren,

I'm so lucky to have you as my best friend

and I want to spend the rest of my life

winning Christmas Game Night championships with you

and... (Chuckles)

avoiding your terrible cooking.

♪♪

Will you marry me?

- Yes!

(Laughing)

♪♪

Leo: Merry Christmas!

(Applause) Woo!

♪♪

- Congratulations. - Thank you, Appa.

- Oh, congratulations. - Oh, my son.

- Welcome to the family. - Oh, thank you.

(Twinkling sound)

♪♪

(Twinkling sound)

(Wind howls)

♪♪

♪♪

♪♪

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