All language subtitles for Nantucket Noel 2021

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[♪♪]

[Santa] Ho, ho, ho!

Merry Christmas!

Ho, ho, ho!

Hi. Hello!

[♪♪]

It's so tiny!

No one's gonna be
able to see it.

It will be fighting
to be seen, Harriet.

I think it's quite poetic.

Or... pitiful.

Actually, it's kind of like
the rest of this place.

Jacob, I think it's perfect.

[mouths words]

-[text alert chimes]
-Oh...

-[reminder alert beeps]
-Oh.

Coffee's ready in 10 minutes!

[Jacob] I'll be right there.

[Harriet] It just needs
a little sparkle, you know.

[Jacob]
Harriet, we've got sparkle.

-[keys jangling]
-Come on.

Come on...

Ohh! There we go.

Might be time to have someone
come and take a look at that.

Just gotta
have the magic touch.

Plus, it deters thieves.

Ah, yes.

Let there be... light!

Every time.

True...

but our company
is willing to invest

a significant amount of money

into buying
and developing your building.

All right.

In the spirit of Christmas,

I am willing to raise my offer
one last time.

Now, I'm about to pick up
my daughter for the holidays,

so I don't have time
to do this dance.

Let's make this
a Merry Christmas

for both of us, huh,
what do you say?

[beeps phone off]

[exhales deeply]

[♪♪]

Do I have to go?

You're gonna have so much fun!

You will love it in Nantucket.

The ocean, the beach...

But it's winter.
I can't go swimming.

-No, but--
-[vehicles approaches]

Oh! There's your dad now.

There's my girl!

Oh!

You all set?

Good morning, Lauren.

Andy.

Can I call you every day?

You can call me
any time you want.

Oh, sweetie!

It's only two weeks.

And I bet it's gonna be
the best two weeks of your life.

Did you know your bedroom has
a balcony overlooking the ocean?

My bedroom has a balcony?

Yep. And Grandpa wants
to see you, ASAP.

Wow! Wink, aren't you lucky?

Hmm? Now, you be good
for Dad and Grandpa, okay?

I will.

I promise.

Hi, Manny!

Hello there, Ms. Wink.

Did you know
that my bedroom has a balcony?

[Manny] That's wonderful news.

Just, uh...

take care of her

and remember to have her back
by the 29th.

Christmas presents. Right.

You didn't happen to get Wink
anything from me, did you?

We're not married anymore,
Andy, so that would be a no.

You'll have to do
your own Christmas shopping.

That's just a little something

for Wink to open from me
on Christmas.

Fair enough.
I deserved that.

I'm sure there's a toy store
on the island.

Hey, I'd appreciate it
if you didn't encourage her

to call
anytime an issue came up.

You know,
the whole point of this

was to give Wink and I
a chance to bond, you know?

Just the two of us.

That would require you
to be present.

You can't just park Wink
with a sitter while you work.

I know.

Merry Christmas, Lauren.

Merry Christmas, Andy.

I love you, Wink!

Bye, Mom! I love you, too.

Merry Christmas!

[clunk-thump]

[cash drawer rumbles and thuds]

[♪♪]

Will I ever see
a mermaid, Mom?

I'm sure you will.

You know...

legend says
if you see a mermaid,

your troubles will fade
and blessings will find you.

Can you help me?

All right, so can you do
the tail right there?

Yeah. It's perfect.
Oh, I love that.

[♪♪]

[Jacob] And then I said,
"Well, I don't know about that."

-You said that?
-I said that!

-To his face?
-Right to his face, Yes.

Of course
I'm gonna say that.

-Hi, guys.
-Yeah.

Finally. Jacob wouldn't spill
until we were all here.

You know
how I like an audience.

Thanks, Molly.

So, what's the tea?

Some muddy sort of chai blend.

Okay. Anyways.

So, I have it
on very good authority

that Oscar Bittlesman,
the real estate mogul

who just bought that place
out in 'Sconset--

...That's not really my style.

I prefer mid-century modern,
but it is a classic--

Ahem.

Right. Carry on.

Anyway. The word is,

Mr. Bittlesman is planning on
retiring to the island and--

And he's
redeveloping the wharf.

That's ridiculous.

The Martins would never sell
to some washashore developer.

Mm. Edward Martin
might not have,

but he left the wharf
to his children,

and they want to cash out.

Well, what does
this Bittlesman--

sounds like a fake name--

plan to even do?

I heard it's the "R" word...

revitalization.

What is "revitalization"?

Well, they slap on
a coat of fresh paint,

raise our rents a little,
call it a day.

-Yeah.
-Do you know that for a fact?

Does anybody
ever really know anything?

Personally...

I think a change of ownership
could be good..

Or they kick us all out
and tear it all down.

Let's try to focus
on the positive.

Well, if you expect the worst,

then you'll never
be disappointed.

Sounds like
island gossip to me.

Exactly.

It's a week until Christmas

and the Seaside Noel
kicks off tonight.

Until I see something
in writing,

it's all just hearsay,

and we've got
a boat parade to set up.

Oh... [snaps]

my boat is good to go.

[laughter]

Dad, what are we doing here?

Well, I wanted
to show you something.

I thought
we were going to Grandpa's?

We are.

First, I wanted to show you
why your Grandpa moved here.

This wharf--
actually, this spot right here--

was your Grandma's
favorite place.

Cool.

You know what?

My mom used to say,

"Your destiny is like
a sailboat out at sea--

you can steer it left or right,
any direction you like,

but the wind
will always take you

where you're supposed to be."

What's that supposed to mean?

Now, sometimes,
I forget how old you are,

but, one day,
you will appreciate

my passed-down wisdom.

What would anyone
want to change about this place?

Well, I could change
a few things.

-Oh, hold on.
-[phone rings]

I gotta take this, okay?

Yeah, Ben. Hey.

Do we have a deal?

Dad, look!
A sailboat steering wheel--

like Grandma used to--

[indistinct chatter]

...say.

I'm just saying, things here
aren't as bad as you think.

Look at this.

Well, how many times
have I told you?

You don't put sails
with shells, Jacob.

-Oh!
-Whoa!

Are you okay?

Yeah... totally.

Well, that's a problem.

It's... barely a crack.

I think the wharf is sinking.

You all right there,
Christina?

Perfect!

Well, you've been very helpful.

Thank you.

So are you sure
you don't need anything else?

No. This is, uh, me,
right here.

Happiest place in Nantucket.

You own a toy store?

Didn't you see the sign, Dad?

Oh, well, look at that.

You know, I was just
telling Wink--

this is my daughter, Wink--

Hi, Wink. I'm Christina.

I'm Andy.

Hi.

Hi. I was just telling Wink

that my parents used to bring me
down here every summer.

My mom used to love
the lighthouse and the wharf.

Oh, yeah,
that's a great spot.

But it's not summer now.

No, but tonight is the launch
of the Seaside Noel.

We're having a boat parade.

You guys should come by.

Really? Uh, well,
we just got into town--

[phone rings]

One second.

I gotta take this.

Uh... five minutes, Wink.

Yeah. Uh... yeah, yeah, yeah.

[door jingles shut]

[♪♪]

Yeah, I know, Ben,

but we've been going through
negotiations for weeks.

I'm not gonna keep doing this.

All right.

I love mermaids, don't you?

You know, Nantucket
is mermaid country.

Legend has it they live
just off the coast here.

Have you ever seen one?

Not yet,
but my mom did once.

Mermaids are good luck,
you know,

but it doesn't don't quite work
the same way

if you just keep it
inside your jacket.

I'm sorry.
Am I in trouble?

I'd have to ask the big guy...

Santa.

Taking stuff without paying

doesn't usually get you
on the "nice" list.

I'm really sorry.

It's okay.

I believe you, Wink.

That must be short
for something?

"Winnifred."

I was named after my grandma
who used to love to sail.

I bet she was smart, like you.

[beeps phone off]

How about you promise
never to do it again,

and I won't tell Santa?

Are you gonna tell my dad?

Tell Dad what?

[sighing]

I stole a mermaid.

Wink, you know better.

I said I was sorry.

She promised
not to do it again,

and honestly,
I'm happy to let it go.

Well, I appreciate that,

but I think we should
make it right.

Don't you?

I have a great idea.

The shop can get pretty busy
at Christmas

and I could use an extra hand.

Maybe you could help me out
tomorrow morning,

and we'll call it even?

What do you say, Wink?

Okay.

That's fine with me.

We have a deal.

Thank you, Christina.

I'll see you tomorrow morning.

Yes, you will.

Come on, Wink. Let's go.

Ahem. Nice socks.

[Christina] Oh. Yeah, thanks.

[Andy chuckles]

[♪♪]

You're here!

Hey, Dad.

Great to see you.

Wow. What a place.

Well, wait till
you see the view.

And who's this big girl
beside you?

Hi, Grandpa.

You are almost as big
as your dad.

No. I'm more like my mom.

Well...

welcome aboard.

Well, that's how
the islanders talk here.

Well, okay.
Aye-aye, Cap'n.

How're you feeling, Dad?

Oh, fine.
It was just a scare.

Like I told you before--

it's nothing
to be too concerned about.

Yet big enough to move here.

Between you and Janice,

I'm not gonna hear
the end of it.

Janice?

Let me guess--

he's telling you it's impossible
to find good help.

Well, when
it comes to business,

I can confirm
he is a tough one to please.

This is Janice,
my drill sergeant.

Or "housekeeper and chef."

Well, he's lucky to have you.

Aw, I'm wearing him down,
bit by bit.

Well, that's one way
of putting it.

[Janice chuckles]

What are you up to now?

Christmas lights.

I found these in
the unpacked boxes in the garage

and they still work.

Janice has been on my case
to put up Christmas decorations.

You don't have
any decorations?

Well, now,
I've just settled in.

But you can't do Christmas
without decorations, can you?

I'm sure Grandpa has
a lot going on, sweetie.

I'd say you have
a very smart granddaughter.

Hi, Wink. I'm Janice.

-Hi.
-If you need anything,

you come to me, okay?

Now, let's get
those bags inside.

[♪♪]

I'm so glad
you finally made it.

Your ferry got in
a couple of hours ago.

What took you so long?

Oh, we stopped by the wharf.

I wanted to show Wink around.

And? What do you think?

Oh, it's still
a beautiful spot,

but, uh, you're right.

The docks are definitely
showing their age.

The land is prime real estate.

It's still
a solid investment.

Absolutely,

but I thought the whole point
of you moving here

was to retire,
not to start a new project.

Bittlesmans never say no
to a good opportunity.

Yes, I am well aware

of the Bittlesman
Business Model, Dad.

Besides that,

this project would be
really important to your mother.

You don't have
a tree either?

Now that...

I was waiting for you.

Wink, you must be hungry?

Yes, but can I just
see my room first?

Sure can!

Let's get you settled in.

You're right.

This view is incredible.

So...

how is she doing?

She's been...

acting out.

This is her first Christmas
without her mother around.

That's normal.

She tried to steal
a toy mermaid.

She what?

Yeah.

The owner of the toy store
was very understanding, though,

so Wink's gonna
help her out there

to make up for it.

Mm. Good.

Learning a little work ethic
at her age

never hurt anyone.

Exactly what
you used to say to me.

So, what's the plan
with the wharf?

I'm not sure yet.

We're going
to the Boat Parade tonight,

so I can take a look at things
in person.

[♪♪]

Okay, word is,
the new developer,

Oscar Bittlesman,

is coming tonight.

Really?

I'd like to meet him.

Well, looks like we made it.

Hey.

I'm glad you did.

Me too.

Wink, there's a Letters to Santa
station over there.

Could help you get back
on the "nice" list.

-Yeah, come on, Dad. Let's go.
-All right.

[Andy chuckles]

And who is that?

Andy and Wink.
I met them earlier.

Right. When you fell.

I didn't fall.

Doesn't matter, okay?
The wharf isn't broken.

Okay, well, all I'm saying is,

that man could be
Brad Pitt's younger brother.

I mean, look at
that bone structure.

[inhales deeply]

Okay, let's
get it started, okay?

Okay. How am I?

You're great.

Hello, everybody,
and Merry Christmas!

[overlapping]
Merry Christmas!

Most of you know me already,

but I'm Christina Antoni,

and I am head

of the Nantucket
Historical Society,

and it is my pleasure
to welcome you all

to the 44th Annual
Seaside Noel.

[crowd cheering]

We have an exciting week of
events leading up to Christmas.

We have the Christmas Carol
and Stroll,

the Gingerbread House Contest,

the Old Christmas Movie Matinee,

and, of course, the Snow Ball
at the Whaling Museum.

But...

the reason you're all
here tonight--

the Christmas Boat Parade!

[cheering]

So...

without further ado,

let's start the parade
in three...

[crowd] ...Two, one...

Yay!

[cheering]

[♪♪]

Look at my boat glow!

Yeah, that's
a real showstopper.

[♪♪]

If you lean just right,

you can almost
see the lighthouse.

[♪♪]

[applauding]

Well done.

When my dad mentioned
the Boat Parade,

I didn't realize
it would be this beautiful.

Well, it was a group effort.

Did you see my boat?
It was the little one.

It was so cute.

Yeah.

Did you say your dad is here?

Yes. Yes. Uh, Christina,
this is my father, Oscar.

Hi.

Hello.

And do you know Janice?

Of course. Hi, Janice.

Always a favorite event
every year.

Oscar... are you

the Oscar Bittlesman?

That's what
the doctor tells me.

So then you're...?

Andy. Bittlesman.

Okay. Hi.

I rent the toy shop
on the wharf,

and we heard this silly rumor

that there's some sort
of "revitalization" plan?

Yes, I thought
about revitalization

when I read the reports,

but seeing it live...

that won't be necessary.

[Christina] Ah! See?

I told you it was blown
way out of proportion.

What I mean is,

I don't think revitalization
will be enough.

Not enough?

I knew it.

Well, it's clear

the current foundation
won't hold the new marina.

New marina?

The wharf is a local treasure.

And it's going to be
even more spectacular

when it's finished.

What about
all the local shops?

The commercial operations

will need to be out
as soon as possible.

Out? But...

it's Christmas.

I understand
the timing is tight,

but unfortunately,

we're on a strict schedule
with this one.

You can't do this.

Excuse me?

Dad.

Don't you care what we think?

I beg your pardon?

This is a community.

A developer
can't just waltz in

and start barking orders.

With all due respect,
it's kind of a cliche.

With all due respect...

...this is a business,
my livelihood.

And an important project to me,

not a cliche.

Now if you'll excuse me.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

Well, this is not ideal.

A parking ticket
is "not ideal."

This is--

Devastating.

Oh, you all act
like it's a surprise.

I've seen this coming for years.

You've only been here
for five years.

Yeah, and I've had
renter's remorse ever since.

What? Oh, you guys are fine.

This place
just needs a makeover.

Well, your wish
is about to come true.

I know, I'm so excited.

They're not gonna
knock down our wharf

and build a marina.

Ooh.
You're in denial, Christina.

It's normal for someone
who's in a state of shock.

I'm serious.

They're not gonna take away
our shops.

It's our tradition.
It's our livelihood.

And we've moved to "anger."

I have to do something,
anything.

Here comes the bargaining.

She's moving
through these stages

-much faster than I expected.
-Much faster.

Was I too harsh with him?

You were... passionate.

Okay, here's what
you need to do.

You need to flirt
with that cute son of his.

What's his name?

Um... uh, Adam?

Andy. And no,
I'm not gonna do that.

Well, a little friendly
fraternization with the...

the handsome enemy
never hurt anybody.

Christina,

your shop has been here
25 years.

Jacob's nearly as long.

We grew up here.

We just need to explain--

...Calmly and kindly--

...How important
the wharf is to us.

Well, most of us.

Your enthusiasm
will win him over.

[♪♪]

Morning, Grandpa.

Morning, Wink.

I've been thinking.

Oh, you have, have you?

We should get a Christmas tree.

Did you know cut ones
don't have a family?

We can give them one.

Just let him know.

She is quite the negotiator.

Yeah. I think
she gets it from me.

But Mom's the lawyer.

[Janice] Breakfast is ready.

Well, maybe we can go later.

Let's just see
how work goes first, okay?

[Wink] But, Dad...

That looks delicious, Janice.

What's this nonsense?

It's called "health."

Enjoy!

[Wink giggles]

That woman.

There's a piece
in today's paper--

"Wharf development sparks debate
among local businesses."

I can't imagine
who would be behind that.

We have to make sure
this "debate"

doesn't turn into a protest.

Well, you know,
meeting with the tenants

could go a long way
in smoothing things over.

Wink's gonna
be helping out Christina

at the toy store today.

I'll talk to her.

Good luck.

That one's a handful.

Some cookies for Christina.

Wink... you can say
these are from Oscar.

Oh, now,
we don't need to do that.

No, but she's a lovely girl

and a little kindness
at Christmas

never hurt anyone.

It's like
she's got X-ray vision.

I like her.

[♪♪]

-Merry Christmas.
-Merry Christmas.

Good morning.

Good morning!

Cookies from my grandpa.

Your grandpa--
the Oscar Bittlesman--

made cookies for me?

That's very thoughtful of him.

[mutters] Yep.

Janice--
I mean, Grandpa... said that

a little kindness at Christmas
can never hurt anyone.

They're really delicious.

Well, please tell Janice--

uh, I mean, your grandpa--

that I really appreciate it.

Will you put these inside for me
and I'll be right in?

Sure.

All right, kiddo,
I'll come back and pick you up

in, um, two hours?

Two hours is great.

Bye, Dad.

Bye, kiddo.

You're not sticking around?

I've got a little work to do.

Right.
Other shopkeepers to evict.

I really do feel bad
about that.

Does that mean
we have to be enemies now?

I don't believe in enemies.

Good.

So you know,
I do work with my dad,

but he's the one
handling this project.

So all my endearing stories

about how the wharf
is an important part

of Nantucket's history,

or that my mother started
this shop 25 years ago,

would be wasted on you?

Pretty much.

[chuckles]

But, a consolation--
my dad did buy a house here.

He's technically a local now.

So anything he does

will be in the best interests
for the community.

[Christina] Actually,

he's what we would call
a "washashore."

Only born-and-bred Nantuckians
are considered locals.

I'll let you tell him that.

Yeah, I probably shouldn't.

They do look friendly.

Definitely fraternizing.

-Definitely fraternizing.
-Mm-hmm.

Two hours?

-Two--
-Two hours.

Two hours.
Got it. All right.

-Thanks. Bye.
-Bye.

[♪♪]

Merry Christmas.

Have a cookie.

Your grandpa's cookies
are a hit.

We should charge for them.

Whatever happened

to "a little kindness
at Christmas never hurt"?

Oh, yeah.

I'm not very good at this.

Well, no one ever became
an expert in an hour.

Do you want a little tip?

Sure. Why not?

Okay, so, you put the box
in the middle, upside down,

and then fold the paper
over in the middle...

fold down...

fold down,
triangle up.

Who taught you how to wrap?

My mom.

We used to work here together.

She painted that mural.

That's her, right there.

She's pretty.
My mom's pretty, too.

I bet she is.

Is your mom
with you for Christmas?

No, she's in Connecticut.

Can I call her?

Of course.

Here you go.

Thank you.

[dialing]

Mom? Yeah. It's me.

No. Not yet.

We don't even have
a Christmas tree.

Dad says maybe later.

I miss you.

[♪♪]

It went great.

Yeah, yeah.

I'm close to Town Hall,
but I gotta pick up Wink soon.

Sure, Dad.

I can meet with the city
planners real quick, okay.

-[beep]
-[sighs]

[♪♪]

Can I try again?

Of course.
Do you remember the tip?

Fold down, fold down,
triangle up?

You got it.

You know, my parents split up
when I was young, too.

I lived with my mom,

so I didn't get
to see my dad very much.

Did he work a lot, too?

Sort of.
He moved far away.

Just think how lucky you are

that you have a mom and a dad
who love you very much.

And now you get
two Christmases...

it's way better than one.

Yeah, I guess so.

Sometimes, change can be hard
because it's different,

but change is actually
a good thing.

Like with you and the wharf?

Well...

that's...

a little bit more complicated
than...

[wrapping rustles]

Hey, nice job.

I did it!

You did. We can
show your dad your good work

when he gets here.

He's always late.

Well, he's a little bit late,
but... but I'm not worried.

We still have
lots of wrapping to do

and plenty of cookies
to eat.

You know what we need?

Music.

[click]

[pop music plays]

It's done!

It's perfect.

[♪♪]

Oh. Oh, yeah.

-[click]
-[silence falls]

Oh, no.

You think
we'll see a mermaid?

We might. They're probably
watching us right now.

I want to see one.

Me too.

But the only place
I know for sure

there's been
a mermaid sighting

is in Mermaid Cove,
right over there.

[Wink] Can we go there?

We should probably
ask your dad.

Ask Dad what?

Dad!

Real mermaids!

Cool!

Sorry I'm late.
Kinda got held up.

We were just finishing the last
of the Christmas cookies.

Although we probably could've
gone for lunch,

if we know what time
you were actually coming.

Yeah, that's my bad.
Sorry.

Um, still hungry?

I'm full on cookies.

Sugar high. Noted.

Saw you closed early.
Everything okay?

Yeah, just a minor
electrical issue.

She lost all power.

It was crazy.

Oh, wow. Well, do you have
an electrician coming?

Absolutely.

In two days.

You're not gonna
have power for two days?

This time of year's pretty busy
with Christmas-light mishaps.

I'm thinking
I'll use it to my advantage

and bring back flashlights.

Make it
an in-store scavenger hunt.

You could do that,
or I could just take a look?

You know, they don't call me
a "Handy Andy" for nothin'.

No one calls you that, Dad.

Someone called me that.

Once.

[whispers]
No. They didn't.

[laughing]

[Christina]
How's it going over there?

Uh, just navigating my way

through all the duct tape
and string.

String adds character.

If only it added power.

You know...

I think you could find
a pretty nice shop

somewhere on Main Street
with things like heat,

electricity...

no strings attached.

Very funny.

There's nothing wrong
with being a little antique.

Yeah. Well, more like archaic.

[chuckles]

[clunk-whoosh]

[radio plays]

Would you look at that?

-Way to go, Dad!
-[radio shuts off]

Ah, well,
I fixed it temporarily,

but I'm not sure
how long it will hold.

Well, that's okay.
I've got more duct tape.

I am sure you do.

But seriously, you might
want to consider moving.

Besides trying to get me
out of here,

thank you for your help.

You're welcome.

How did you learn
to do that?

Well, you work on
a few developments,

you learn a thing or two
along the way.

Well, I feel like
I should repay you.

That's honestly not necessary.

'Sides, I feel like
I kind of owe you, anyway.

Well, it is time to get you
home for dinner.

I heard
you don't have a tree yet.

Yeah, we, uh...

not yet.

Perhaps tomorrow I could help.

I know
the locals' secret spot.

Come on, Dad, please?

[Andy laughs]

Yeah. Sure. Why not?

Bye, Christina.

Bye. Thanks for your help.

[overlapping] Bye.

[door bell jingles]

I'm surprised and glad
that you made it.

Well, us washashores
are not gonna turn down

an invite
to a locals' secret spot.

So, uh, what are you,

some kind of
Christmas-tree expert?

I've been known to dabble.

Christmas is my favorite time
of year.

There's something
so hopeful about Christmas.

You know, you sound
just like Wink.

Well, kids see the world
with such openness.

It's how we all were
before the world hardened us.

You don't seem hardened.

Oh, me, I'm not.

I meant, in general.

Wow. This one's huge!

Say. Ah... Nordic Spruce.

This is a great tree,

but Nordics drop
a lot of needles,

and I'm not sure if Janice
or your grandfather

would like that very much.

Definitely not.

So, then we keep looking.

You know, no reason to settle
on the first one we see.

Yes. We will be
Christmas-tree connoisseurs.

Yeah.

Circling back to your father--

We are circling back now,
are we?

-Yeah, you like how I did that?
-Very subtle.

What are my chances of changing
his mind about the wharf?

Honestly, not great.

I met with the city planners
yesterday,

which is actually
why I was late.

I thought this was
your father's project?

It is.

He asked me to do a favor,

and he's a hard one
to say "no" to.

At the meeting,
there were people

that thought the new marina
would be a good thing.

You know?
It could provide a lot of jobs.

While shutting down
the Shedders.

They're my wharf friends--
it's a nickname we got

because all of our shops are
converted fisherman sheds.

"The Shedders."

I'm picturing
matching jean jackets.

[laughs] No.
Harriet would never approve.

She runs "Nantucket Couture,"

but she considers herself
to be high-fashion.

She's actually
the most open to moving.

I'm liking the sound
of this Harriet.

What if we want to stay?

Well, your rent would be
adjusted to market rates.

It could be a year or two
before the new marina's ready.

So, either way,

we have to leave,
and our rent goes up?

[phone rings]

Look, I understand
this is your business, but--

Technically...

I'm not involved.

Yet it kind of seems
like you are.

This isn't about profit
for me.

Well, then what's it about?

My family's been here
for three generations.

My mom opened the store
when I was seven.

It was her vision
and now it's mine.

Do you think this one
will fit in Grandpa's house?

[Andy] Wow. What is it?

Noble Fir.

I like the name.

Noble Firs are my favorite.

They have the strongest branches
and the best smell.

You gotta try it.

[inhaling deeply]

-We have a winner!
-Yay!

Can you get the door
for us, Wink?

Thanks, sweetie.

-You're welcome.
-Oh--

-Don't fall.
-Watch your step.

Wow.

This place is beautiful.

Yeah, yeah, my dad
has always been great

at hiring people
with good taste.

Could I give Christina a tour?

How about we get the tree
set up first, kiddo?

Uh, are you sure I should stay?

I didn't make the best
first impression with your dad.

But we want you here.

Yeah, and who's gonna
help us decorate,

if not
the Christmas expert, huh?

-Okay.
-All right!

The living room is this way.

What do we have here?

Our Christmas tree!

All right.

♪ Hark
the herald angels sing ♪

♪ Glory to the newborn king

♪ Peace on Earth
And mercy mild ♪

♪ God and sinners reconciled

♪ Joyful all ye nations rise

♪ Join the triumph
Of the skies ♪

♪ With angelic hosts proclaim

♪ Christ is born
in Bethlehem ♪

-There we go.
-[phone rings]

Looks good.

I gotta take this.

I'll be right back.

Hey. Ben, you got the paperwork?

[bell dings]

Oh! That's the shortbread. Ooh.

[Andy] Okay. All right.

Well, let 'em know
we've got a deadline.

[Wink]
There's only one left.

Huh.

How are we gonna
get that on the tree?

Dad? Could you help us?

One minute, okay?
Sorry, Ben. What was that?

You know, I haven't
been keeping up

with my medicine ball lunges,

but I think
I can give it a shot.

Okay.

Okay! Oh, boy.

Here we go.

[Wink] Got it.
It fits! Good job.

Dad, look. It's done!

Yes, I can see that.

[♪♪]

Oh, Grandpa.
We got a tree.

[Oscar, quietly]
And you decorated it.

Oh...

I thought it was okay.

Where'd the tree come from?

It was--
It was my idea.

Why am I not surprised?

Mr. Bittlesman...

I know it's not my place,
but how can you not love it?

It's beautiful
and-and it's Christmas.

You're right.

It's not your place.

Ah. Hey, Dad.

I see
you didn't waste any time.

[♪♪]

I should go.

But I thought you could stay
to read our story.

It's Christmas tradition.

I'd love to,
but it's getting late.

Shortbread is ready.

If you'll excuse me...

I've had a long day.

Good evening.

I'll call a cab.

No. No, no, no.

I'll give you a ride.

But I thought we were
gonna read the story?

When I get back, okay?

[♪♪]

You can stop here.

My... My house
is just up those stairs.

Well, thanks for the ride.

I'm sorry.

I was trying to help
and I made a mess.

It's not your fault.

Does your dad
hate Christmas or something?

No.

No, it's just...

we used to do this big thing
with my mom.

She was always the one
who initiated it.

You think he wanted
to be involved?

Honestly, I... I think it was
the lighthouse tree topper.

My mom got it

and they had this tradition of
putting it on the tree together.

And then he walked in and saw
me putting it on with Wink.

I feel awful.

There's no way
you could've known.

Besides... [chuckles]

Wink had a blast.

It was really fun.

Wink is so great.

Yeah.

You know, this is her
first Christmas with just me.

All you can do
is just be there for her.

I'm trying.

That's why we're here.

[phone rings]

Does your phone
always do that?

[beep]

Mm. It's just work. Sorry.

What was I saying?

Don't people know
what time it is?

It's fine.

I have a few developments
going on in New York,

and with my dad retiring...

[sighs] ...it just seems like
work's never been busier.

Sounds stressful.

You know, nobody ever said
in their final moments,

"I wish I worked more."

Sometimes,
it's just about knowing

what matters most to you.

[♪♪]

[Oscar] It wasn't her place

to get the tree
and decorate it.

Listen, Dad.

I'm sorry we went
and got the tree without you.

It was not intentional.

And Christina had no idea
that the tree topper

was something you and Mom
used to do together.

She...

She feels awful.

I was Wink's age

when we'd stay on the island
for the summer.

I forgot you used
to come here as a kid.

My dad loved this island,

but he could never afford
a place like this.

I swore,
one day, I would buy it.

And you did.

It's pretty inspiring.

When life and work got busy...

that lighthouse

was your mother's way
of reminding me

of our visits here...

of the simpler times...

the peace...

that everything will be okay.

I had a great meeting

with the other
wharf-dwellers tonight.

They're willing to listen.

Christina's a good person, Dad.

She and I
see things differently.

And when did that become
such a bad thing?

She has a way of acting

without thinking about
the consequences.

Maybe you need
to go talk to her,

hear her out.

I think you'll see
you two aren't so different.

Better if you talk to her
for me.

Sure, Dad.

Goodnight.

[♪♪]

[text beeps]

[♪♪]

There you are.

You're up early.

Janice is teaching me
how to make cookies

for my cookie business.

Make sure there's
no bumpy spots.

My little entrepreneur.

You know, you're gonna be
such an expert,

maybe you can teach me.

I already told Mom
I would teach her.

You hungry, Andy?
I've got pancakes.

Thanks, Janice,

but I'll probably
just grab something in town.

I have a little
Christmas business to do.

Hey, Wink, I'll be back later.

Okay, Dad.

We can do something?
You and me?

Sure, Dad.

Janice, could you let my dad
know I'll give him a call?

He's already
at meetings in town.

Oh, that's never a good sign,

when the retired guy
beats you to work.

I better go.
Bye, sweetie.

-Bye, Andy.
-Bye, Janice.

Bye, Dad.

[♪♪]

Can you believe this vest, hey?

I know.

You know what?

I think, apparently,
Dickens might have worn this.

Good morning.

How do I look?
Scrooge-y enough?

Very Ebenezer Scrooge.

Yes! I'm doing a one-man show
of A Christmas Carol today,

when I debut
my new theatre troupe

during the Christmas Carol
and Stroll.

You have a theatre troupe?

Ooh!

So, apparently, this is
a near-replica

of the original stage production
of A Christmas Carol.

Your bonnet, sir.

Think I'll stick with this one.

Okay.

What is going on?

Harriet's my costume designer.

You know what they say--

if it's good enough
for Broadway,

it's good enough for me.

You two seem
unnaturally chipper today.

Well, we might have
had a casual encounter

with the Oscar Bittlesman
last night

and he might have
made us an incredible offer.

And we might've taken it.

What? You took it?

What was it?

It's a very enticing
cash bonus,

if we leave
by the end of the year.

That's in less than two weeks.

Emphasis on "very enticing."

And now we can
follow our dreams,

hence the new theatre troupe.

Ah!

I can't believe
Oscar Bittlesman thinks

he can just buy people out.

But what if I win a Tony?

[♪♪]

I need your help.

Well, that's a new approach.

[door closes]

Look at that--
no flickering.

It's like a brand-new place.

Huh.

Where's Wink?

Baking with Janice.

I thought I'd get her gift
while I had a minute.

Hence needing my help.

Think she'd like this?

-Right.
-I heard

your dad met with
the other Shedders last night.

I didn't know
he was gonna do that.

Hmm.

How about this?

Did you also not know about
the very enticing cash bonus?

Is that why
you're really here?

My dad did ask me
to talk to you,

but it's not like that,
honestly.

What if I helped you
find a new place?

For someone claiming
to not be involved,

you are awfully involved.

I just want to help.

I don't need your help.

[under his breath] Okay.

This is what she'd like.

Right!

Good call.

[chuckles]

Thank you.

I'm not ready to leave.

Seriously, what--
what can I do?

Attention, all--

we must make haste!

It's time for
the Christmas Carol and Stroll,

A Christmas Carol edition.

On the job!

Is this all part
of the Seaside Noel?

Yes.

Come on.

Let's go.

And I will honor Christmas
in my heart,

and try to keep it
all the year.

And I will live in the Past,

the Present,

and the Future.

And now... we sing!

Join in,
if you know it.

[whispers]
Five, six, seven, eight...

♪ Joy to the World
the Lord is come... ♪

Look at how cute
these shops are.

I know what you're doing.

I'm aware of
how cute this town is,

and if there are
real-estate options,

I probably know
about those as well.

Well, did you know about this?

There's a notary public
moving in there.

The space next to it
is free.

And, uh, do you know what
this street doesn't have?

Why don't you tell me?

A toy store.

It's the perfect location.
There's plenty of foot traffic.

Mm. Next to a notary?

Christina,

I really believe
the work we do

makes a difference
in communities,

or I wouldn't do it.

And I think
the offer was fair,

or the others
wouldn't consider it.

Yes, but just because
other people are doing something

doesn't make it right.

Would you really be willing
to sacrifice everything

to go down
with a sinking ship?

The wharf isn't sinking!

Okay, maybe it is a little bit,
but that's part of its charm.

♪ Joy to the world
The Lord is come... ♪

I want to show you something.

Where are you going?

It's an adventure.

You know
I have work to do.

You don't have to come.

That's the beauty
of being free, Andy--

you can do whatever you want.

Just follow your joy.

All right. Wait up.

How are those shoes
working for ya?

A little heads up
would've helped.

[chuckles] Sorry.

I like to be prepared
for anything.

You never know
what the day's gonna bring.

Oh, yeah?
What might today bring?

I guess we'll find out.

Oh, it really is stunning,
isn't it?

So, why are we here?

My mom ran the toy store
for nearly my whole life,

and when I was old enough,
I ran it with her.

Every day, I looked forward
to going to work

because I could be
anything I wanted to be

when I was with her.

It may look like a shed
to some people,

but to me, there's magic
within those four walls.

That's really beautiful,
but...

This is my fourth Christmas
without my mom around.

And the only place
I can still feel her presence

is at the shop and here.

This is Mermaid Cove.

My mom used to say,

"If you see a mermaid,
your troubles will fade,

and blessings will find you."

You ever seen one?

Still waiting.

Wink wants to come here.

This could be something
you give her.

Sometimes, an adventure
that creates lasting memories

is the best kind of gift.

Don't you run a toy store?

Look, it's a great idea,

I just-- I don't think Wink
wants anything to do with me.

Of course, she does.

She loves you.

She just probably thinks
that you're too busy with work.

I did work a lot
during my marriage.

What Wink doesn't get

is everything I did
was for her.

Our business--

our company was very busy,
and my dad was a workaholic,

and he passed on
that work ethic to me.

He puts
a lot of pressure on you.

He has high expectations,
but for good reason.

He's done some amazing things.

It can just be kind of tough
to juggle sometimes.

Sounds like
impossible shoes to fill.

Have you thought about
just being you?

Yeah. Easier said than done.

I have a brilliant idea.

We're taking Wink
to the gingerbread contest.

It'll be good for you
to have some fun for once.

I have fun.

You're wearing a suit
at the beach.

But-- [grunts]

Are we really
doing this again?

Ah!

[♪♪]

[Christina]
This is the spot.

Now, are you sure you're not
all cookied-out from today?

It's totally different, Dad.

Totally different.

All right.

So... where do we sit?

Oh. Over there.
There's Molly and Dora.

Ah.

You did make it.

I wouldn't deprive Nantucket

of these gingerbread
house-making skills.

Pretty confident, are we?

Well, you're not gonna win
two years in a row, Molly--

not on my watch.

[chuckles] Oh, I'm sorry.

This is Andy and Wink.

This is my oldest
and dearest friend, Molly,

and her daughter, Dora.

And this piece of Eden
is Molly's cafe.

Wow. Nice to meet you.
Thank you for having us.

Of course, welcome.

You guys can sit here,
if you want.

Looks like a good spot to me.

My mom and I won last year

for building
Santa's reindeer stables.

Wow, really?

What are you guys
gonna build?

Um...

We are gonna build
the Bittlesman home.

We are? But it's humongous.

I know.

Which means we're gonna need
a lot of gingerbread and icing.

Lots and lots of icing.

Don't forget the candy canes.

-Ah.
-Definitely candy canes.

Hello, everyone!

And welcome to the 44th Annual

Seaside Noel
Gingerbread House Contest,

hosted this year

by my new theatre troupe!

[all applauding]

Yes, now every team
will get one hour

to complete
their gingerbread houses,

and we will be judging
on creativity, execution,

and Christmas spirit.

Me and my judgy partner,
Harriet--

I'm not judgy!

[scoffs]

..."Judging" partner Harriet

will be around
to check your progress,

so good luck!

And...

...ready, set...

build!

♪ Bells are ringing

♪ There's a magic
in the air ♪

♪ Crowds are singing

♪ Full of joy
and happiness ♪

♪ The stars are bright

♪ Let's share
a winter's night ♪

♪ Here's to Christmas

♪ Kids are smiling

♪ Making snowmen
in the streets ♪

♪ People driving

♪ To be home with family

♪ The songs they know

♪ Playing on the radio

♪ Here's to Christmas...

[phone ringing]

♪ ...Snow is falling down

[Andy] Oh...
I've been waiting for this--

[Jacob]
We've got one more minute!

Dad! It collapsed!

Help!

♪ Well, my darling
take my hand... ♪

What are you doing?

I... am gonna save this ship.

[Jacob] All right, let's get
those final touches on!

Harriet]
Nearing the finish line.

[Jacob]
Okay, folks, icing down!

The judging round
will now commence.

Judging round.

Oh... I like this.

Very creative.

But I think Mrs. Claus needs
be in the sleigh, too.

[♪♪]

Oh... now, that...

...that hits close to home.

[Harriet] Very meta.

[whispering]

We have reached our decision.

Yes.

The winner of
this year's Seaside Noel

Gingerbread House Contest
goes to...

Wink, Andy, and Christina!

-Oh, ho, ho, ho!
-We did it.

[chuckling]

Ahh.

Nice work, kiddo.

Thank you.

We all did it.

I thought we were gonna lose,
then Dad had a genius idea.

You're gonna love it.

Tell it, Dad.

[Andy] Oh, well,
it was nothing, really.

I mean,
Wink did all the creative work.

I just pulled out
the ol' business card.

He literally saved the day.

Even Christina
was impressed, too.

Sounds like an eventful night.

You might like to join
the family business, too.

She has quite a knack for it.

Would I be able
to work with you?

I would love that.

All right, time to get
washed up for bed.

Could we read our story?

Of course.

[phone rings]

Oh...

Wink, it's your mom.

[gasps] Mom!

We won
the gingerbread house contest!

Oh, honey,
I'm so proud of you.

Dad was amazing.

Really?
I'm so glad you're having fun.

I was just...

adding some decorations
to the tree,

and I missed you.

I miss you, too.

Oh! We got a tree, too.

Christina helped us find one.

Christina?

She owns the toy store.

She's been helping us
a lot lately.

That's nice.

Oh, I gotta go.

Dad's about to read me
a bedtime story.

[phone beeps off]

Come on.
Let's get those PJs on, huh?

"The children were nestled
all snug in their beds,

while visions of sugar-plums
danced in their...?"

Heads!

"Mama in her kerchief
and I in my cap

had just settled down
for a long winter's nap..."

[Jacob] It needs something.

[Harriet] It's missing
something, right?

[Jacob] It's missing something.

[Harriet] Should I have gone
with the crystals?

I mean, you were...

So...

...you're really doing it?

The Nantucket Theatre Troupe
is officially opening downtown.

Downtown!

Wow. I can't believe it.

Well, we thought you might've
changed your mind as well,

after seeing you canoodling
with Bittlesman last night.

-Oh, ho.
-The sparks

-were definitely flying.
-Mm-hmm!

What?

No.

We weren't...

I was helping his daughter.

"Helping his daughter." Mm.

That's what you call it?
Honey...

sparks don't discriminate.

Mm-mm.

[exhales]

[♪♪]

-She'll come around.
-Yes, she will.

[♪♪]

Please tell me
you're staying.

Actually,
I have been thinking--

[sighing] Not you, too.

Just... hear me out.

I found a vacancy
on Main Street and I--

Next to the notary?

I know it...
it's not great,

but there isn't
anything else available.

I have to think about
what's best for Dora.

I think I should consider it.

No, absolutely.

As much as I don't want
to lose you,

I think you should do it.

What's Andy been saying?

[sighs] It's very confusing.

He says he's not involved,

but yet he's always there,
doing his father's bidding.

His dad is a challenge.

What's the deal
with you two?

I find it best
to avoid Oscar.

I meant Andy.

No deal.

His daughter's great.

And yet, you light up
whenever you talk about him.

Here we go.

You can't stay
an island forever.

Nantucket is an island.

I wasn't talking
about Nantucket.

Okay, I gotta go to work.

You haven't
dated a guy in ages.

For good reason.

There's not a lot
of good prospects here.

Which is exactly why
it's good to...

branch out a bit.

Just don't shut down.

Your mom wouldn't want that.

My mom wouldn't want me
to lose the shop either,

so my priority right now is
keeping it afloat-- literally.

[♪♪]

Thanks for the cookie.

Have a good day.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

[Andy]
How are you so good at this?

[Wink giggles]

Decorating's my favorite part.

Yeah? I think
eating is gonna be mine.

Grandpa,
wanna decorate with us?

No sense tempting me
if I'm not allowed to eat it.

Actually, we have some
delicious sugar-free options

coming right up for you.

[unexcited] Oh, goodie.

So, Dad, Janice was saying

you two
used to know each other?

Uh, yeah.

Her parents' place
was down the road

from where we would stay.

I'd see her on the beach.

We were a lot younger
back then.

A little older
than you, Wink.

Really? That's cool.

Janice was much cooler
than me.

Ah, but look at you now.

Did you talk to Christina?

She's not interested
in the offer.

Why am I not surprised?

I've had just about
enough of her trouble.

Now, I have
a meeting to get to.

Dad?

What if there was some way
we could make it work,

make everyone happy?

That's impossible.

We're tearing down
the whole wharf,

not part.

Is there something
between you two?

No. Of course not.

She's become a friend, okay?

To me and Wink.
That's it.

I'm just looking out
for a friend.

Yeah, even if
it undermines your father?

That's not what I'm doing.

[sighs] You know what?

Wink and I have
a day off together

and I don't want
to ruin it with work.

All right.
We'll discuss it later.

Okay.

[♪♪]

Okay. What do we want to get?

Popcorn, roasted chestnuts,
or something sweet?

How about I grab
the tickets inside

while you decide?

All right. Thanks, Janice.

You know, Wink...

I know this Christmas has been
harder without your mom,

and you acted out a bit
at the toy store--

I don't know why I stole

and I'm sorry I did that.

Well, not that it's all right,
but I understand, okay?

And regardless
of what Grandpa said,

I wouldn't do anything
to hurt you,

you know that, right?

I think so.

You're the most important
person in my life...

and even though I haven't been
great at showing it in the past,

you're my top priority.

And Mom?

Your mom is a wonderful person,
and my friend,

and she'll always be
the angel that gave me you.

I think we should get popcorn
and roasted chestnuts.

Both? Ha!

Okay, young lady,
you are twisting my arm.

Wink. Hi!

Hey, Dora.

Hi.

Have you heard
from Christina?

Uh, no, not today. Why?

She's not answering her phone.

It's not a big deal,

but it's not like her
to miss the movie.

I think
she's still at the shop.

She's been
taking it pretty hard.

Oh.

Why don't you go check on her?

Oh, no. No, no.
I don't want to leave Wink.

Nonsense. I can watch Wink.

Come on, Dad.
You have to go find her.

I can stay here with Dora.

You sure?

Yeah, you know,
there's no rush.

We've got hours
of movie fun ahead.

All right, yeah.
Thank you. I appreciate that.

Have fun, kiddo.

Bye, Dad. Love you.

Love you, too. Thanks.

[♪♪]

You just pull the latch
three times.

It should open.

There you go. Easy-peasy.

Merry Christmas.

[departing customer]
Thank you!

[door creaks shut]

Hey.

Hi.

Looking for
more presents for Wink?

Actually,
I was looking for you.

Molly mentioned
you might be here.

You saw Molly?

Yeah. Yeah,
Janice, Wink, and I

were headed into
the Christmas movie

and bumped into her and Dora.

Oh, so you got dumped?

[laughs]

Not exactly.

Molly was a little concerned
about you, so, um...

Whatcha working on?

Oh... just my big pitch
to save the wharf.

How's it going?

Well, I'm the only one left,
so... could be better.

This isn't a last-ditch effort
to get me to move, is it?

I promise, it's not.

I was just wondering
what you were up to.

Do you like s'mores?

Yeah.

Okay, you're doing great...

just a little bit further.

You know,
when you said "s'mores,"

I didn't realize that meant

hiking through rocky terrain
with a blindfold.

-It's s'mores Nantucket-style.
-Oh.

At least you're wearing
better shoes this time.

You trust me, don't you?

Is that a trick question?

Okay, stop.

-Right here?
-Yes.

[chuckles] Okay.

[Christina inhales deeply]

Breathe that in. Ah...

The Nantucket Lighthouse.

You said it was a special spot
for your mom.

Thank you.

So where's this fire pit
for the s'mores?

Right there.

You are lucky
I was a Boy Scout.

[both laughing]

It is so peaceful out here.

Whoa! Marshmallow's done.

Okay, well, it was peaceful.

Okay.

So...

take a Graham cracker...

Okay.

And then you need
red and green M&Ms.

Like that.

And then...

-Ta-dah!
-Very nice.

...A Christmas s'more.

Once again-- good call.

-It might be hot.
-Oh...

Careful.

[blows air]

My mom used to say,

"Life's too short
to not find joy,"

so I try to look for some
every day.

That can be really challenging
to remember

when life gets tough.

I know.

You ever been married?

No.

I came close once,

but he didn't believe
in marriage...

Ah.

...Until he met someone else
while we were dating.

That's rough.

Yeah.

Part of me knew
he wasn't the one.

It was just a feeling,
you know?

Yeah.

We didn't have that...

connection.

Well, you deserve someone

who recognizes
how incredible you are.

Thanks.

But you don't know me that well,
so... [chuckles]

I know.

It's just a feeling.

You know,
my dad asked me today

if there was something
between us.

My friends asked
the same thing.

[both laughing]

People can be so nosy.

They just need to learn
to mind their own business.

Totally.

What'd you tell him?

No. Of course.

Yeah. Of course.

Me too.

I mean, you just got divorced.

It's probably the last thing
on your mind.

Yeah. Right.

Exactly.

And then there's all the stuff
with your dad.

I mean,
talk about complicated.

So, we're...
we're in agreement?

-Yeah. Yeah.
-Yeah.

[Christina inhales deeply]

You cold?

No, I'm fine.

No.

Don't be silly.
Let me do this for you.

[clears his throat] There.

You're really sweet.

You're beautiful.

[♪♪]

What were we talking about?

I don't remember.

[Harriet]
Okay, spill the beans.

All of them.

There are no beans to spill.

Molly said that when he picked
up his daughter last night,

Andy looked like the emoji
with heart-eyes.

Okay. There...
may have been a kiss.

Okay, but did he
convince you to move?

What? No. It's not like that.

Andy is wonderful.

I actually have some ideas
for rehabilitation

that don't require
full destruction.

I would be open to that.

Which means
I have to talk to Oscar

and apologize.

I'm gonna take responsibility
for my part in this,

and hope that he hears me.

What can we do to help?

Nothing, just make sure
everything is perfect

at the Snow Ball tonight.

[snap]

The theatre troupe
is at your service.

It'll be my best work.

[♪♪]

Good evening, sir.

Welcome to

the highly-anticipated
Snow Ball,

featuring
the Festival of Trees.

Thank you, Jacob.

Come on, sweetie.

-Good evening.
-Evening.

I hope
you'll save a dance for me.

Oh, well, we'll see
what we can do.

Come in.

It's all gonna work out.

What if it doesn't?

Christina.

You look so beautiful.

Thank you, Wink. So do you.

You all look beautiful tonight.

You're looking pretty sharp
yourself.

Ah. Thank you.

It's okay, Dad.
You can go and dance with her.

I'm gonna go
hang out with Dora.

Okay, uh,
just stay inside, all right?

Okay.

Would you like to dance?

I'd love to.

This is all amazing.

Is that tree covered
in cotton?

It's a fog tree.

Oh.

It's an homage
to the Gray Lady,

which is a nickname
for Nantucket,

because we get the fog.

Ah, got it.

And this...
is a lighthouse tree,

to help us see clearly.

Very clever.

Clever enough
to win over your father?

[♪♪]

[Andy] I don't think so.

[Christina]
Maybe I should talk to him.

Yeah.

The shortbread's
actually quite good.

You're holding up
the development.

That's what I wanted
to talk to you about,

but first, let me...

apologize

for getting off
on the wrong foot--

the, uh, tree,
the lighthouse?

I had that decorated for you.

A little kindness at Christmas
never hurt.

With that said,

I would love to discuss
the idea I have

for restoring the wharf
instead of destroying it.

You don't put a Band-aid
on a root canal.

You need to drill
down to the root

and start again.

The wharf is in no shape
for cosmetic repairs.

Frankly, it's not safe.

There has to be a way that
we can find a compromise here.

You mean
like distracting my son?

I promise you, I have
genuine feelings for Andy,

and I would never do anything

to hurt him or Wink.

I actually have
a really personal reason

that this is
so important to me.

Christina, this is my business.

I can't just change an entire
development schedule and plan

based on one person's
personal request.

I can't lose my shop.

Please.

It's everything to me.

And I think you're coming
from the same place.

I need you to understand,

it's my legacy,
it's my tradit--

No, I need you to understand.

All of this
is not gonna change anything.

The decision is final.

[♪♪]

You leaving?

I tried, Andy.
He said no.

If there was any way
I could fix this,

please, know that I would.

The shop
is all I have of her.

You think
if you lose the shop,

you're gonna lose your mom?

She painted the mural.

Her love is...

seeped into every ounce
and fabric of that place.

It's...

It's what made me who I am.

You are so much more
than the shop.

Am I?

Every memory I have
is connected to that place.

I don't know
who I am without it.

Please, what if
I want you to stay?

How can this work between us

when your dad and I
are at such an impasse?

[♪♪]

What did you say to her, Dad?

Nothing she hasn't
already heard.

She needs
to stop manipulating you.

She is not manipulating me.

No?

It's her "personal reasons"

that's not allowing
this development

to move forward.

You're doing it
for all the same reasons.

Why can't you see that?

What are you going on about?

You're doing it for Mom.

She's doing it for her Mom.

You're both trying
to preserve a legacy.

You need to look
in the mirror, Dad.

You're just defending her

because you have
feelings for her.

So what if I do?

Maybe you wouldn't
punish me for moving on,

if you didn't feel guilty
about caring for Janice.

Do whatever you want.

Everyone deserves
to be happy, Dad.

That includes you.

Come on, kiddo.
Let's go dance.

[♪♪]

[gulls crying]

I'm sorry, Mom.

I tried.

I did everything I could.

I just don't know
how to fix this.

Please just show me
what to do.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

Thought you might need this.

A little hot chocolate
to keep you warm.

What's in it? Carob?

No, it's the real thing.

Thank you, Janice.

You're good to me,
when I don't deserve it.

Well, you're right.

Sometimes, your actions
don't deserve it.

But you're a good man
underneath all those layers.

Luckily, you pay good money
to keep me patient.

[chuckles]

Smiling suits you.

I was rash with Christina.

And with Andy.

I overreacted,

and stepped in business
that wasn't mine.

I just don't want Andy
to get hurt.

Your heart's
in the right place.

But, you know, I've known
Christina a long time,

and hers is, too.

Apparently, she and I
aren't that different.

I just was so...

blinded by wanting to honor
my wife's legacy

with the wharf,
I...

I couldn't see that she was
doing the same thing.

I think your wife knows
how much you love her,

and nothing and no one
will ever replace her.

But...
Christina makes Andy happy.

Shouldn't that be a good thing?

That's what Andy says.

And he also said

you make me happy.

Do I?

Do I have to say it?

Well, a woman
likes to hear it.

You make me happy, Janice.

Once more,
but with feeling.

[♪♪]

How does the bow look, Dad?

Dad?

Oh. Sorry, sweetie.
What were you saying?

Are you
thinking about Christina?

What makes you think that?

Well, when you're working,
you're always on your phone.

It's okay
if you like her, Dad.

I like her, too,
and...

I like it here.

I like being here, too.

So, if you wanted
to come here more often,

that would be okay with me.

Really?

When did you get so wise
and grown-up, huh?

You must get it from your mom.

I think I get it from you.

I love you so much.

I love you, too, Dad.

Now, what are you two up to?

Setting up the reindeer.

Does it look good?

It sure does.

It's gonna look even better

when it's all lit up
at night, huh?

Hey, Dad, look, I'm sorry.

You have nothing
to apologize for.

I'm proud of you

for standing up
for what's important to you.

I know you'll do a great job

running point
on this development.

Dad, I thought the wharf
was your last job,

dedicated to Mom?

It's time for me
to retire.

For real.

But it's gonna need
someone here who cares

and will do it justice
for the community,

which means that you'd need
to spend more time in Nantucket.

What do you think?

Aw.

Hey, let me in on this hug!

Thanks, Dad.

Though, I don't know how
Christina's gonna take it.

Actually, you know what?

I could use your help.

Whatever you need.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]

Hey, Molly.

I think I have a solution.

Did you know
the Pink Bistro was closing?

What do you think about
us sharing the space?

[laughs]

[♪♪]

[door creaks open]

Mr. Bittlesman.

This is a cute place.

Don't worry, I'm leaving.

That's not why I'm here.

I know I didn't make it
easy on you.

No. Not really.

You know, I was, uh,
supposed to retire--

doctor's orders.

Except I was stubborn...

took one last job
to honor my wife--

no matter
the cost to my health

or those around me.

I know my wife wouldn't be happy

if she knew
how I was acting.

We all have our good reasons
for doing the things we do.

I'm realizing
it's just how we go about it.

I understand now

how important these four walls
are to you.

I promise you, though,

they'll never compare

to the memories of your mom
that you hold in your heart.

That's what
I try to tell myself.

Sometimes...

life forces change upon us

not because
we're being punished,

but because we're ready
for something even better.

After all,

how can you let the new in...

if you're holding on
to the past?

Well, if you'll excuse me,

my retirement
officially begins now.

What about the wharf?

It's still moving ahead
as planned,

but Andy
will now be running point.

Luckily,
he's the nicer Bittlesman.

[laughs]

Oh...

I was asked
to give this to you.

Andy's, uh, wise woman
gave him this advice.

Maybe it'll help you, too.

[♪♪]

[Andy]
All right... doing great.

Where are we going?

You'll see.

Don't you trust me?

Very funny.

Okay.

Little bit of a turn...

and up...

now right foot up,
over the log.

Left foot...
good, good, good.

Okay, right here. Turn out.

Perfect.

And... voila.

The lighthouse. It's your spot.

Well, actually,

thought it could be...

This could be all our spot!

What are you guys doing here?

We brought
Christmas Eve S'mores.

[Christina laughs]

I thought
this would be a good time

to create a new
Christmas tradition together.

And we hope you'll join us for
Christmas dinner tomorrow night.

It's going to be a big feast.

I wouldn't miss it.

I guess I'm not an island
after all.

No, you just live on one.

You're not getting rid of us
that easy.

Especially not you.

Should we tell them?

Seaside Toys
and Molly's Reach

will be moving into
the old Pink Bistro.

We're still
gonna be neighbors!

-[laughter]
-It's a Merry Christmas!

It doesn't matter
where your toy store is.

Your mom will be with you.

I know that now.

My mom would
just want me to be happy.

You know,
ever since I met you,

you've been spreading joy
everywhere you go.

It's who you are.

So... we wanted to spread
some joy to your new walls.

Merry Christmas, Christina.

Ta-dah. It's your mermaid!

[gasps]

She's seen better days,
but...

...But she's ready
for a new home.

It's perfect.

Thank you.

[laughter]

[♪♪]

Andy, this...

means so much.

You and Wink came in
like a gust of wind

and changed my entire life.

Ditto.

Like my mom used to say,

"Sometimes,
you have to just let go,

and let the wind guide you."

[♪♪]

[Wink]
Dad! What about the fire?

It's a good thing
I brought a lighter.

[all laughing]

Comin' at ya. Whoa!

[laughing]

[♪♪]

[quiet chatter and chuckling]

Look at that.

Ooh, that looks amazing.

Yummy!

[Janice] Try a few more.

I do gravy,

but I have to double-stack
my potatoes first.

[laughing] Okay.

[Wink] What are these?

[laughing]

[♪♪]

Merry Christmas!

[glasses clinking]

-Merry Christmas!
-Merry Christmas.

[♪♪]

[♪♪]