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(bright holiday music)

(music continues)

BONNIE: It's gotta be the elf.

I love it. Let's try the blue.

It's gotta be the green.

Perfect.

(perfume spritzing)

Actually, I think it might be a little bit too much bergamot.

Can we try something with more jasmine?

It's perfect.

What is this heavenly softness?

It's like wearing a cloud.

Now, if I had one for...

(music swells)

(Bonnie chuckles)

Say "Christmas!"

(bright holiday music continues)

(light holiday music) (singers vocalizing)

(music continues) (vocalizing continues)

(elevator dings)

Hello!

CORRINE: Well, there she is, Miss Gift Shopper Extraordinaire.

Wait, what's with all the bags?

I thought you saw all your clients?

Yes, but look how cute!

-For a dog you don't own? -You should have seen

how adorable Mr. Houston's dog looked in it.

I just figured, you know, what if I someday do get one?

Okay. I sent you a notification regarding your new client.

Oh, new client.

-Uh, he, she or they? -He.

It's Patrick Armstrong, and he wants to see you tomorrow.

Wow, this close to Christmas?

(deep breath) He must be behind on his shopping. (chuckles)

Did he say how many people

he needs personal gift shopping done for?

His assistant sent a list

and said you can expect more when you meet in person,

but I'm assuming by this address

that this is some rich guy in a suit

with lotsa cash to spend,

so he should be a good client.

Oo, great.

Okay!

Oh, and also the order arrived from Mrs. Jenkins

and those items are in your office.

That's gonna be a lot of stuff.

Okay. See ya!

(light holiday music)

(tools banging) (machinery whirring)

(car door closes)

(light holiday music continues) (construction sounds continue)

(music continues) (construction sounds continue)

(gasps) Excuse me.

-(chuckles) Hi. -Can I help you?

Yes, but I think I'm at the wrong address.

BERNARD: Let me guess, Bonnie Parker?

I am.

Right place, wrong attire, but that would be my bad

'cause I probably should have told you

you were coming to a construction site.

That's okay. That's what dry cleaners are for, right?

So, I'm meeting with...?

Patrick Armstrong. My boss, who is also my uncle.

I just graduated, needed a job,

and my Uncle Patrick needed the help, desperately.

I saw you trending on socials and I thought,

"Now there's someone my uncle needs in his life."

To shop, I mean.

(Bonnie chuckles)

Christmas gifts for his loyal clients

and gifts for his daughter.

So, I convinced him to hire you.

Well, it looks like you know what you're doing.

Except that I don't, but don't tell him that.

Your secret is safe.

Anyhow, he is just up the stairs.

Tough exterior, but he's sweet on the inside.

BONNIE: Good to know.

PATRICK: (offkey) ** Deck the halls with boughs of holly! *

* Fa la la la la la la la! *

* Tis the season to be jolly! *

-* Fa la la la la la la la! * -Hello?

* Don we now our gay apparel! Fa la la la la la la la! *

Hello, Patrick Armstrong?

* Troll the ancient Yuletide carol! *

-* Fa la la la-- hey! -Hello! (laugh)

The heck?

I'm so sorry (laughs).

You can't startle people on a construction site, ma'am.

-Someone could get hurt. -My apologies.

I just, I was calling your name

and you couldn't hear me, so. (chuckles)

Oh, yeah.

(music stops)

So, what can I do for you, Mrs...?

Miss Bonnie Parker, your personal gift shopper.

-My what? -Personal gift shopper.

Oh, yeah, right. I'm actually not the one who booked you.

My assistant Bernard, he did.

But he did not tell me that we were doing this right now.

-I thought it was... -After Christmas?

I see your point.

You know, it seems to me like now is the perfect time

for a busy individual such as yourself

to have all of your holiday gift shopping done, am I right?

I suppose so.

(phone vibrating) (Bonnie chuckles)

Oh, uh.

Excuse me a minute.

Armstrong Contracting. Yeah, sure, no problem,

we can integrate those new features for ya.

Mhm.

Yeah, just let me put together a revised budget

and some new drawings and I'll send

that over to you by Monday.

Okay, take care.

Sounds exciting.

-What does? -"Integrating new features."

Renovating heritage homes takes

a lot of preparation and planning

and when you add new features last minute, well,

keeps me a lot busier than I'd like to be,

but there's no other way, really.

Oh. Um.

Patrick Armstrong, by the way. (chuckles)

Sorry about the rough introduction.

That's okay, it could have been worse (chuckles).

So, did Bernard tell you the deal?

Yeah, yes. He said that you need gifts shopped for,

for your clients, and your daughter too,

and that you would give me other marching orders

when we met in person, which is now, so order away.

(Patrick chuckles)

Uh. Here, let me get you a seat.

Little dust protector. (chuckles)

-There you go. -Oh, this is lovely.

Okay. So, regarding Christmas gifts for my clients.

Mhm?

Some of them have really helped keep my company afloat,

so I wanna make sure that whatever

I get them is something nice. -Mhm.

And I have a few business possibilities on the horizon,

so also for them, I want something nice.

Nice and nicer, got it.

(whispered) And for my employees,

I was thinking maybe some new boots.

-Boots? -Yeah.

-Something practical. -Yeah, we can do that.

I'll need some new things to wear

the holiday party I'm hosting.

Usually it's just me and the employees,

so we keep it casual, you know?

But this is the first year we have clients coming,

so I thought maybe I could snazz it up a bit.

Snazzy new Christmas suit for a soiree?

Check.

Uh, uncheck. Not a suit.

-Then? -Just somethin' nice to wear.

A snazzy sport coat, check.

Uncheck. Sports coat is just a fancy name

for a suit jacket. Wouldn't you agree?

(stammering) This is not, I don't-

I don't really do dressing up.

But dressing up can be so fun! I mean, when done correctly,

your wardrobe can really just showcase your personality.

I mean, I love to get fancy.

I see. And, and I saw.

You see and saw?

I mean, clearly the way you look right now

and your social media account.

My nephew, who's also my assistant Bernard, he showed me.

Very, how do you put it? Influency.

You're not a fan of social media?

I just don't really know what it says about a person

who decides to put their entire personal life out there

for the whole world to see, you know?

Yeah, sure.

So, I think that we can do some great things

with fabric and color,

and I think we can do perfectly well with...

You know, let's just see what I find.

-Yeah? -Go to Caldwell's downtown.

The owner Marco, he knows my style.

I know Marco very well.

-Okay. -Um. What are you doin'?

I'm just taking your measurements.

No need. Just use what Marco has on file.

Just arms here. I just like to get my own.

Honestly, I know you're just trying to do your job,

but I really need to get back to doing mine,

so to save time, just use what Marco has.

'Kay. When are those measurements from?

My wedding suit.

Okay. Well, you know, based on first impressions

of your personality and style,

(exhales) have you ever considered

a really sharp tweed jacket?

(phone vibrating) -Tweed?

Yeah.

(phone continues vibrating) I gotta get this.

Just ask Marco for suggestions.

Holiday party, Marco suggestions. Got it.

Hey, Jackson. Yeah, I wanted to talk to you about the marble.

Mhm. But--actually, hold on one second.

One more thing. I need to get a Christmas gift

for my daughter's music teacher as well.

Yes, do you think that she would like

more of a personalized gift basket

or maybe something more music related?

I was thinking maybe a plant.

The fake ones at Browns are great. They last forever.

Yeah, that's a good thought.

But do you think maybe I could just talk

with your wife about that one?

Uh. No. No go on that.

Noted.

Bernard will send you the music teacher's name and address.

-Yeah, okay. -Thanks again, Bonnie.

Yeah, sorry about that, Jackson.

(light holiday music)

He seems successful. He despises social media

and he's definitely a little bit closed off.

And I think that him and his wife don't communicate

or something because he didn't want

her involved in the gift giving.

SAM: Do you really need to take him on?

I mean, you are slammed as it is.

I know, but I don't know,

there's just something about him.

And I find that it's always my clients

who are the most resistant at first that need me the most.

It's kinda like a challenge.

Besides what am I gonna be doing if I'm not working?

Oh, maybe going through the things that you continue

to purchase that you don't really need.

But what?

You don't even use or wear any of them, Bonnie.

It's a problem.

My only problem is that I love shopping.

Oh look, there it is.

This one.

Oh.

Oh, that's the year that she gave us our angels.

Mhm. I miss her so much.

You know, I never realized

how much strength this would give me later in life.

Felt like she did, though, intuitively.

Hmm.

What was it she used to say again?

"May you hear my whispers.

"She'll tell you when I'm gone.

"May you feel my spirit close

"when you wake before the dawn."

(Bonnie's throat clears)

You know, it's so funny because now with Dad moved away,

I kinda feel like he's gone too, even though he's not.

Speaking of Dad, have you called him back yet?

I have not. How is he?

Happy. He and Kate booked a villa for Christmas Day,

and then on the 26th,

they are heading off on a five day sailing trip.

Oh, and the wedding is booked for April.

Well, I'm gonna give him a call next week.

I will just as soon as I get a head start on this new client.

Oo, speaking of head start,

did you ever meet up for lunch with that

high school soccer coach that you were chatting with?

No. To your next question,

because I have decided with certainty

that I despise online dating and I have canceled my account.

That seems a little bit extreme.

No, it's not because I think it's terrible.

And I know that you met Robert and that's great,

but I just, I don't trust a guy

that I've only messaged with. What if he's a psychopath?

-What if he's Prince Charming? -I don't need Prince Charming

because I am a self-proclaimed bachelorette and proud of it.

Besides, Prince Charming doesn't exist.

Call me Debbie Downer. -Debbie Downer.

-Mm. -Mm.

I'm very happy for you and Robert. You're so cute.

And you know, your long distance relationship is romantic,

but you live on different continents.

I mean, how would you feel if you were together 24/7?

Tired. (laughs)

Speaking of which, I had better get some shut eye now.

I have an early morning in front of the judge tomorrow.

Okay, wait, wait, wait, wait. Sister Christmas selfie.

Oh, no, not now. I've already washed my face.

-I'll just use a filter.

-Better. (shutter clicks)

(Deck the Halls plays)

** 'Tis the season to be jolly *

* Fa la la la la la la la *

* Don we now our gay apparel **

Okay, let's find you, music teacher Fiona Appleby.

(Deck the Halls continues) * Fa la la la la la la la **

You are...owner of Appleby Music.

Teaches music eight years to adults,

volunteers at local animal shelter.

Hmm, teaches figure skating at the local high school.

Pretty, happy, successful Fiona Appleby.

I know just the gift.

(keyboard keys clacking)

Okay, "Prepare yourself for an extraordinary

"and star-studded evening that seamlessly blends

"the grace of Olympic figure skaters

"with captivating live singing and music performances."

Add to cart. (keyboard click)

(gentle music)

Shop, smile, scroll, scroll.

(music continues)

PHOEBE: Can we get our Christmas tree this weekend?

How 'bout I have Bernard set up

a delivery for a fake one?

Dad, I want a real tree.

Sweetheart, remember I told you it's gonna be hard

for me to get away from work this weekend?

But if we stick with our plan of replacing our fake tree,

we can get the biggest tree they have.

Who says I'm not the best dad?

FIONA: Phoebe! Patrick! The tickets! You really shouldn't have,

it's like a Beyonce show on ice.

I mean, I think it's the best gift anyone's ever got me.

I got you that?

FIONA: You joker, you.

It was very generous is what I'm trying to say.

I can't wait to go.

Well, that's great, Miss Appleby.

Oh, Fiona, please.

Well, um, you're welcome, Fiona.

All right, I'll see you inside, Phoebe. Thanks again, Pat.

Mhm.

Okay, uh, math tutor after singing lessons two doors down.

Sally there said she'll watch you as you walk over.

I know.

And then Bernard will pick you up and take you home

and I will see you after dinner when I'm done work.

And then we can get our Christmas tree?

(Patrick sighs)

Not tonight, sweetheart. But I promise we will get one.

-Love ya. -Love you more.

BONNIE: They're nicer than a T-shirt, but not by much.

MARCO: Well, normally when he comes in for something fancy,

it's something like...mmm, this.

You know, for someone who doesn't like to shop,

how do you know him so well?

His wife.

Through her I got to know his style.

I see.

Um, what about something...

...like this?

Sports jacket? Mr. Armstrong?

Not on your life.

Well, I'll go for it.

Wonderful. Let me wrap it for you.

(playful music)

Get you and the guys to go down there,

clear that one... -BONNIE: Knock knock!

so we can get it ready for tomorrow.

Got boots for the workers.

Oh, nice. They're gonna like that.

Hi!

Hey, Bonnie, what brings you here? (chuckles)

Uh, well, I just dropped off some gifts

for your clients this morning,

then I thought I would get a jumpstart

on your holiday party outfit.

-Can't wait. -Mhm!

What do you think?

It's a suit.

It's a sport jacket!

Marco recommended this?

Not exactly, but come on, just take a chance.

It's not that dressy and it'll even go with this shirt

that you have on right now,

especially since this one has no holes today.

-(Patrick chuckles) -(chuckles) Okay.

(Patrick grunts)

It's a little bit snug.

You went off the sizes Marco has on file?

Yes, against my better judgment.

Or maybe we just packed on some muscle there.

Hammering nails is hard work.

(stammering) You know, you said that the measurements

were from your wedding, so how long ago was that?

'Cause maybe they're just off a bit?

Okay.

You're right.

I probably should get some new measurements taken,

but I'm just surprised Marco didn't recommend

a cool new hoodie or somethin'.

I mean, he knows I don't like change.

Can't really stop change now though, can we?

BONNIE: Okay, I took a big swing. The jacket's not your thing,

even if it does compliment your skin tone.

You did say that you wanted to snazz things up, right?

And we might have a better idea if you liked it

if you had let me take your measurements

and then right now it would actually fit you.

Christmas gift, it's all yours.

PATRICK: Speaking of better ideas,

I learned you got a music on ice concert thing

for Phoebe's music teacher?

Yes. I learned so much about her from

her socials and her website. Did she like it?

A plastic plant would've been fine.

BERNARD: Great Christmas gift, Uncle Pat!

Those are the boots you got my employees?

Yes, I just put them under the tree with a note from you.

I did not think they were gonna open them this soon.

-They're shiny! -They're stylish.

-I said work boots. -They're work safe.

They're to code. There's no nail going through that boot.

It is a practical gift.

They can wear them on the job

and then off the clock when they're going out.

Look, they love them!

You know, when someone hires you,

you tend to take directions from the client.

Well, my clients hire me for my personal touch.

It's why you hired me.

Okay, well for me, if you could keep it

a little less fancy pants personal

and maybe a little more serious shopper, I'd appreciate it.

Sure. Yeah, fine.

But you know, I really do think the maroon

is very flattering on you.

Bye, Bernard.

For the record, I think it's a very flattering color

on you too, Uncle Pat.

(light holiday music) (Patrick scoffs)

(light holiday music)

(Bonnie sighs) -Hey.

CORRINE: Oh, Gabby's Giftware. What did you get there?

BONNIE: An egg poacher. It was on sale.

Well, who can say no to an egg poacher on sale?

It is a must have.

Did you find anything?

Hopefully something that will help me

to not become a failure as Patrick's personal gift shopper.

He said that to you?

Not in those words, but he was insulting.

Okay, let's see. He got a leg up working as a foreman,

then broke off and started his own business.

He started a heritage restoration business

from the ground up.

He had a setback about three years ago,

almost went bankrupt. But he was able to stay afloat

and turned the business around quite successfully.

Do we know what went wrong three years ago?

Nope. It seems like he doesn't have much family.

You know, he's got his brother's son working for him,

as you know, his daughter,

and I read a little bit about his wife, Natalie,

who passed away some time ago.

-His wife passed away? -You didn't know that?

No, I did not.

He mentioned her, but not say that.

Well, this paints a completely different picture.

How so?

He's a single dad. He's overworked trying to provide,

he doesn't have a lot of family support.

Maybe he's not the stick in the mud grump that I thought.

Maybe lonely and overwhelmed is more accurate.

Thank you, Corrine. This has been very helpful.

Oh, my pleasure. Oh, and one more thing.

He also has a 100% rating at the local karaoke bar.

(chuckles) Well, that might be the most surprising of all.

He was singing a rendition

of "Deck the Halls" when I first met him,

and it was not for the faint of heart.

PHOEBE: And then we made cookies, and then we strung popcorn

and then we made a gingerbread house.

So yeah, it's been pretty much all Christmas all night.

PATRICK: Sounds like it.

Bernard is the best cousin I have.

He's the only cousin you have. (chuckles)

So?

So?

The tree Dad, we need a real tree.

Not a fake one. One that I can string my popcorn on,

we decorate together and then we plant it outside

to keep it alive all year.

Wait, hold on. So, first we cut it down,

but then we try to keep it alive?

We will keep it alive 'cause we're gonna

get one with a root ball.

Root ball?

Which would be wrapped in burlap,

then we put it in earth, soil and water

while we have it inside for Christmas.

And then we plant it in the backyard. I saw it on YouTube.

YouTube?

(sighs) It's like you're the Christmas tree Scrooge.

(chuckles) Because you wanna get a real tree

and I think we should have a fake one?

It's not just that. I mean, Christmas used to be

different when I was little.

You're still little.

You know what I mean.

All right.

Real Christmas tree it is.

Yes!

You know, in most families it's the parents telling

the kids to put away their devices,

but here it's always me telling you.

You might be addicted, Dad,

ironic for someone who says that he hates social media.

Ironic? Where'd you learn that word?

And it's work stuff.

(phone vibrating)

It's Miss Appleby, I don't need to get it.

No, get it. She said to me to talk to you after I left class.

This conversation: to be continued.

Oh, and don't forget to find out

where we can get a root ball one.

Miss Appleby, hi.

FIONA: Hi, Patrick. Is, um, now a good time to talk?

Yeah, yeah, I can talk right now.

Yeah, I just wanted to call

and say what a pleasure Phoebe is to teach.

She's so talented. She's so sweet.

I mean, I just love working with her.

Well, she certainly loves to sing.

She's really been enjoying her time with you.

And I am enjoying my time with her too, so much.

Which, after receiving your thoughtful gift today

has got me thinking.

You two and I, we just have so much in common.

I mean, we both live in the same city, we both love music.

We both have kind of the same fashion sense,

(chuckles) don't you think?

Hello? Are you still there?

Uh, yeah, yeah, I'm just trying on a new jacket.

Uh, go on.

Oh. Um. Okay, well, let me just get to the point.

What I was thinking is,

what if we go down to the Christmas market?

We can take a jaunt one of these evenings after Phoebe's class?

It's the least I can do to thank you for the gift.

Uh, yeah, yeah, sure, we can do that one time.

Listen, I don't mean to cut you short,

but I got a really big day tomorrow.

But thank you for calling, Fiona,

and I look forward to seeing

you at Phoebe's next singing lesson.

Oh, okay, great.

Well then, I'll look forward to that too.

I'll see you then, Pat.

(light music)

Yes, 10 a.m. delivery.

428 Abbott Avenue,

and the card should read "Armstrong Contracting".

Yes, that is perfect. Thank you. Merry Christmas.

SAM: Bon-Bon. What do we think?

Oh, lookin' like a lawyer ready for court

if I've ever seen one.

I mean, are you sure it's not too much?

My prof always said to look good, but not too good.

Look put together, but not too put together.

And then look bland, but like bland, like a pop.

You look like a beautiful, refined,

understated girl next door.

-Thank you. -(phone chimes)

-Um. -(keyboard keys clacking)

Say, any chance that you're free for dinner tonight?

I am free for dinner every night, you know that.

Well, I have this friend

and he's looking for some gift giving advice.

I told him about you and I showed him your socials

and he wants to meet.

-A potential client? -A potential client.

That's great, I love more clients.

Great. Well, I'll invite him over for dinner at eight then.

-Sure. -Okay.

-Good luck! -Thank you.

BERNARD: If you did sing, what would be your song?

I already told you. No karaoke at the Christmas party.

People love it when you sing.

(scoff) I was never that good and these days

I'm trying to impress the clients, not turn them off.

But Christmas karaoke used to be your favorite, Uncle Pat.

You and Aunt Natalie used to do it every year.

Christmas karaoke's a thing of the past, Bernie. It just is.

Okay, no Christmas karaoke at the holiday party.

Mm-mm.

Oh, and good news.

I got an email from Bonnie Parker this morning.

More Christmas gifts went out to clients on your list.

Well, that's great. Hey, have you had any word from Garrett?

I feel like he's dodging me.

I did get an email from him this morning.

"Thanks for the bait and tackle gift basket.

"I owe you an answer on those deal points.

"How about we talk over lunch this Friday?"

Wait, bait and tackle gift basket?

BOTH: Bonnie.

(phone vibrating)

-It's Bonnie. -Hmm.

Patrick here.

So when you say "blue", how do you mean?

Come again?

BONNIE: Well, I'm hoodie shopping for you like you asked

and I'm just wondering what shade of dark blue?

I don't know. Um. Blue. Dark blue.

(sigh) Well, there's royal navy, cobalt.

Cobalt?

Have you ever considered something in the red family?

Because I feel like you could

really pull off merlot or garnet.

-Garnet or Merlot? -It's just a thought.

(stammering) Just dark blue, please. Navy.

I'm just not convinced that you're a true winter.

I'm not a what now?

(whispering) Your color seasons.

BONNIE: Your color season.

I used to think that I used to think that was a winter.

-Cold one out there today! -BONNIE: And then I started

throwing a little bit of pink in the mix and,

hello, I've been a spring this whole time,

and I didn't know it! -I actually have to go.

HARRY: Patrick Armstrong!

Harry (chuckles), it's good to see you.

I know you've had your reservations.

I'd like to thank you for that lovely Christmas basket.

A Spany cedar pocket humidor for my cigars?

How did you know? -Well, I-

If I could take back all the grief

I've been givin' you about your plans and budgets, I would.

I know you put a bid in for my waterfront development deal.

I did, yeah.

Well, I would like to return that good will.

Show me what you're doin' around here

and we can talk about it.

Well, that's really great to hear.

And yes, of course, please.

I would love to show you around.

All right.

Why don't we start upstairs and...

(gentle music)

(gentle music plays)

-Oh, hello! -Hi.

BONNIE: You must be Phoebe.

-I am. -It's nice to meet you. I am--

PHOEBE: Bonnie, the gift giver. I know who you are.

-The bags give it away? -They did.

And my dad told me about you.

He did?

Yeah, I saw the jacket that you picked out for him.

I really like it.

I am so happy to hear that. I wish he did too.

I actually have something else to give him. Is he...

Still on a call, but you could come in and have

some hot chocolate and wait for him with me.

Dad hasn't done hot chocolate all December,

but today he said he wanted to. I don't ask why,

I just take the hot chocolate whenever I can.

That sounds good. I would love to.

Race you!

Okay...

It was amazing, it really was.

I've begged my dad to get me tickets,

but he just keeps saying they're too expensive.

Well, they are, but I have a client

who's friends with her makeup artist.

Wait, you have a friend who's friends

with Taylor Swift's makeup artist?

She is. Oh my gosh.

I should see if she could hook me up with a couple

of tickets at a discount for you and your dad.

I mean, Taylor has a lot more tour dates on her list.

My dad? No way. For you and me.

(Bonnie chuckles)

-Can I ask you a question? -Sure.

How did you get so many followers?

-Followers? -On your social media account?

You have all these places to go, all these friends,

you just seem so happy and fun.

Is that what you have to do to get like, a lot of followers?

Aren't you a little young for social media?

I don't know. I set up an account,

but my dad didn't say anything about it.

And then Bernard said that you were the one

who picked out the gift for Miss Appleby.

So, I found your name online and I searched you up.

You know none of that's real, right?

What do you mean?

All the stuff that you see on social medias,

it's not real.

My page looks like that to entice clients to hire me,

but it's just for my job. I'm just a regular person.

I struggle like everyone else.

-Oh. -Yeah!

Me and my dad, we struggle.

I'm sorry to hear that.

Did you know my mom died three years ago?

(Bonnie's throat clears) (shaky breath)

I know how hard that must be.

No one does, actually, but that's okay.

Hey, can I tell you a secret?

My mom also passed away three years ago.

-She did? -Mhm.

And I don't know about you, but

I find I'm really missing her during the holidays.

Yeah, me too.

Hey, how about this?

Not only am I gonna help score you some tickets

so that you can become officially Swift-ified,

I am equally here for you

if you ever need someone to talk to,

especially if you're feeling

like no one in the world understands, okay?

-Yeah? -That's great, yeah.

PATRICK: Harry Duffus Developments. All right, yeah.

Call you back later. All right, have a good night.

So, I see you met my daughter.

-I have. -We have.

We've been getting to know each other. (gasp)

And it was great running into you because look what I found.

Oh (chuckles) so you did find navy after all.

It's sapphire.

It's a little bit lighter than navy

and will help brighten your eyes.

I agree.

Oh, you do, do ya?

What do you think?

PATRICK: That good, huh?

Y'know...

PATRICK: I feel kinda silly now,

having you out shopping for me, getting a hoodie.

Oh, is that because maybe a hoodie

is inappropriate for a holiday party?

Touché.

(Patrick chuckles) (Bonnie chuckles)

PATRICK: So how is it you knew that Harry Duffus

would like a pocket cigar humidor?

A Spanish cedar to be specific.

I can't reveal all my secrets.

You really research every person?

I do!

A gift should make someone feel cared for and understood.

And if that takes a little bit of extra research,

a few more steps, it's worth it to make a gift feel special.

PATRICK: Well, thank you for that extra step.

It's greatly appreciated.

Miss Appleby, a little too appreciated,

but appreciated nonetheless.

Miss Appleby liked it a lot.

Well, I should get going.

It was nice seeing you and nice meeting you, Phoebe.

Hey Bonnie, do you know any Christmas tree lots

where I can find a Christmas tree

that has a root ball and I can plant

it outside after Christmas?

You two are going Christmas tree shopping? (excited gasp)

Well, yes. I do know a place, actually.

I was planning on ordering a fake one, but-

PHOEBE & BONNIE: A real tree's a must!

(Patrick chuckles)

Hey Bonnie, why don't you come and pick out our tree with us?

Show us where this place is?

(stammering)

I could do that tomorrow.

-Um-- -Tomorrow is perfect.

I guess we have a date.

A date?

-You know what I mean. -That reminds me actually,

I have one I need to get to.

Oh, you have a date tonight?

It's just meeting up with someone for dinner that...

My sister's gonna be there, so, yeah.

Okay, well, whatever it is, have fun, Bonnie.

(chuckles) You deserve it. And thank you.

The gift giving you've been doing is,

well, it's helping in more ways than you know.

I'm really happy to hear that.

Well, I will see you tomorrow.

-Have a good night. -Bye!

You hungry?

Or you all filled up on candy canes and whipped cream?

I need a lot more candy canes.

Mmm, something smells good.

SAM: Oh, good. (laughs)

Where are you going?

I got called into a last minute meeting at the firm.

-At this hour? -Unfortunately, yes.

Uh, Ryan is here.

He's in the dining room, having a glass of wine.

Dinner is plated. It is in the oven.

-Ryan...? -Potential client, remember?

Look, he's successful, handsome, and is interested.

"Interested"?

You refuse to online date, so this is me setting you up.

-You're setting me up? -Mhm.

Bye, Ryan! Have fun, Bon. Give him a chance.

Sam, you...

(Bonnie sighs)

Hi, Ryan.

I'm Bonnie.

RYAN: Hi. It's nice to meet you.

I've been really looking forward to this.

-Well, that's nice to hear. -Yeah.

Thank you. So, Samantha tells me that you-

Yes, I got a divorce (chuckles) a few months ago,

so that's been a whole rough time for me.

Half my assets are split, but it's for the good of the kids.

So, that's, that's good.

And as long as their mom is taken care of, of course.

That's a beautiful necklace.

It matches your dress. -Oh, thank you. (awkward laugh)

Yeah, so it's been a real, ugh, pickle of stress for me.

Hence the hair falling out from all of that.

So, they say the grass is greener on the other side,

but I'm here to tell you, it is not. (laughs)

Oh, right. I'm sorry to hear that.

I'm just gonna grab food. -Yeah.

Um. (throat clears)

Yeah, I mean, the lawyer fees to start, right?

I had nothing against your sister. She's great, but uh,

wowsers, what a money grab!

Practicing family law really does apparently seem

to be the law to do if you want to get rich.

You know, I hear that custody is really hard.

It's no fun for anyone. -Well, no, I mean, the kids

seem to be great with the whole thing.

They seem to be very happy having bedrooms in two homes.

You know, your hair is very curly and very pretty.

(chuckles) Thank you.

It was really nice for Samantha to make dinner for us.

It's too bad she couldn't join us

and set the table for two so nicely.

But why don't you just tell me

about your personal shopping needs.

Oh, shopping. Oh my God. (laughs)

Don't even get me started.

I mean, Barb, she was... Oh, Barb is my ex-wife's name,

I don't know if I mentioned that. Barb was a shopper.

You better believe it. Let me tell you.

I'm sure you're gonna. (loud holiday music)

(light holiday music)

BONNIE: Thank you.

Oh, this completes my Christmas shopping for Ms. Jenkins.

She's gonna be so happy.

She has 15 grandchildren. Let me tell you, it has been a job.

SAM: And I'm sure you got each and every one

of them something special.

I hope so.

Are you sure you're okay to wait for this one other thing?

Oh, yeah. I'm not due in court until after lunch.

Okay.

But listen, I really do wanna apologize for Ryan.

I thought that maybe you would enjoy his company.

I would've preferred the company of a brick wall more.

Oh, which I learned so much about when he went

into great detail about his ex-wife

over spending on their home renovation five years ago.

He said he was ready to start dating again,

but maybe the pairing wasn't right.

Yes. You stick with lawyering.

Matchmaking is not your forte. (Sam chuckles)

SAM: That's beautiful.

It's not quite right. I need something that's closer to this.

And why would you be looking for something closer to this?

-Just am. -Okay.

-Shall we? -We shall.

So, I was thinking about making cheese fondue

from scratch tonight. What do you think about that?

Mm, yum and yes. But can we

do it not tonight? I'm gonna be home late.

You are gonna be home late? And where would you be?

Just going Christmas tree shopping

with my client, Patrick, and his daughter.

Oh my goodness. Bonnie Ruth Parker, you have a crush.

-I do not. -Yes, you do. Wow!

Okay, it is not what I know

you think you're thinking. That's, it's not what it is.

That was an incredibly long,

grammatically incorrect sentence. (chuckles)

-I'm going for his daughter. -His daughter.

Yeah. Her mom passed away three years ago.

-So he's not married? -No, he's not married.

-So he's single? -Yes, he's sing--

Look, I connected with his daughter.

-And is he cute? -...Yes.

BONNIE: It's hard to explain, but-

So, single, handsome

contractor with a daughter you bonded with.

Oh, I am loving the sound of this.

Okay, we're gonna get you some lunch

before you start trying to match make again and miss court.

SAM: Mmm, so tell me everything.

PHOEBE: Okay, so I'm gonna look through that row

and you guys can look down that row.

I wanna find the best tree.

Okay? -Sounds good, honey.

PATRICK: Thanks for bringin' us here.

You have no idea how much it means to Phoebe.

Yeah, I'm happy to help.

You know, not everyone knows the secret spots

for the save the roots tree farm.

(chuckles) Right.

Being here with you both really brings back memories.

Really? Tell me one.

Okay.

Going Christmas tree shopping with my parents

was one of my favorite memories.

We always did it on Christmas Eve.

My dad would put me and my sister up on his shoulders

so we could check out the tops of the trees.

But my favorite part was when we picked out our tree,

on our way home, we would always stop at Rudy's Seafood Shack.

-I've never been. -Really?

-Yeah. -Oh, it's my favorite.

It's this little spot just down the coast,

kinda near Calhoun's Cove.

I can just picture it.

It's decorated perfectly for Christmas.

They have this giant Christmas tree all the time.

Huge angel on top, and angels were my mom's favorite.

Oh, and the weather was just perfect.

You know that, when it's really crisp and cold,

but it's, you know, not cold enough that things are frozen?

Mhm.

(wistful sigh) Then we would go inside and have chowder.

It was our little appetizer before Christmas Eve dinner.

That's what my dad always said.

It's just my favorite part of Christmas.

Do you still go to Rudy's at Christmas?

Oh, no. I wish.

Things are a little bit less traditional these days.

What about you? Do you have any traditions?

Not Christmas tree shopping, that's for sure.

My mom loved her artificial tree.

Oh, that's where the artificial tree comes from.

You know what? I never made the connection before,

but yeah, I suppose it is.

(Bonnie chuckles)

She was a single mom, so it was probably easier for her,

better economically.

Not sure really, but my brother and I loved it all the same.

Hmm.

But butter shortbread cookies. My mom made the best.

That was our tradition. (Bonnie laughs)

Every year she'd let my little brother sit up

on the counter, me standing beside her,

whipping the batter, licking the spoon after.

And then we'd roll out the dough and cut the shapes

and he and I would sit in front

of the oven window and watch them bake.

(Bonnie chuckles)

And that would be our family gift

to teachers and family friends.

That's a really nice tradition.

Yeah. -That's pretty cool. I like that.

-Oh, gosh! (laughs) -Hey!

I found a tree, guys. Come and look.

(Patrick chuckles)

-(gasps) Oo! -This the one?

-What do you think, Bonnie? -Looks good.

All right, how about we pack it up, head over and pay?

(Patrick groans)

150 big ones. (chuckles) Lucky girl.

-You're the best dad ever. -(Patrick chuckles)

Dad, look.

One of the Richardsons Christmas Skate Date flyers.

That sounds fun, doesn't it, Bonnie?

Oh, yes it does.

If I knew how to skate, I would be so into that.

(Patrick chuckles)

Wait, you don't know how to skate?

(Bonnie chuckles softly)

Well, Dad, you gotta teach her.

I could, if you wanted to learn.

No, no. Your dad is not teaching me.

He's played hockey ever since he was a kid.

He's a really good teacher.

I mean, not to toot my own horn, but I am.

No, I'm not letting you take up any of your

very precious time to teach me to skate. That's...

Although actually, I was meaning to ask you,

is there any way I could steal you tomorrow?

Go to Marco's? I'm not convinced that I am

the best personal wardrobe shopper for you.

And I would love for you to just come with me

to make sure I don't waste your time

by picking out the wrong thing again.

PHOEBE: That sounds fun.

PATRICK: Hey, I got an idea.

When you're done school, we can meet at Marco's

and then we can all go for a skate after?

Please?

Um...Sure, sure.

Yes!

-Oh! -(Bonnie chuckles)

Okay, well, that wraps things up for the Parker family.

The candy cane wrapped bag needs

to go priority mail to New Jersey.

CORRINE: Got it.

CORRINE: Your dad?

Yeah, I'm just gonna call him back.

You said that the last four times he called. Answer it.

Hi, Dad.

-There you are. -Yep, hi.

-How are ya, honey? -I'm good.

BONNIE'S DAD: I bet you're gettin' busy with

Christmas right around the corner and all.

Yes, this is definitely the time of year

my job is most appreciated.

Well, isn't that great? Listen I...

...I didn't hear back from you about the email I sent.

Oh, yes, the email. I was meaning to write you back.

BONNIE'S DAD: So?

So...?

Well, will you stand for me with your sister also?

(soft sigh) Dad, I'm really happy that you're happy,

but I just, I don't think being

in your wedding is right for me.

Well, I'd appreciate it if you gave it some thought.

Just wouldn't feel right not having your blessing.

(Bonnie's dad sighs)

Bonnie, I know that look. You know that marrying Kate

won't take away the love I had for Mom.

I've just created more space is all.

We all have to move on with our lives.

It's what she wanted.

Uh, I, uh, (stammering) can you...

I'm just, I'm getting another call

from a client on the other line.

I'm gonna have to call you back, okay? I love you.

Yeah, love you too, Bon.

(soft melancholy music)

(bright holiday music)

MARCO: Here we go. Let's see, let's see.

Bello!

Well, what do you think?

BONNIE: It's nice.

-PATRICK: But? -Yeah, but nothing.

PHOEBE: Guys, I found the perfect sweater for Christmas morning.

-(gasp) Oh my goodness. Cute! -PATRICK: Oh my goodness.

And, look, they come in different sizes.

You need to try one on. -This is awesome.

Bonnie, you have to try one on too.

(Bonnie chuckles)

(light holiday music)

BONNIE: Let's see now.

These are great. -They really are.

Wait, Bonnie, take a picture.

Oh. All righty.

Okay, silly faces everyone.

(Bonnie chuckles) (camera clicks)

(laughs) So you're gonna post that

on your social media page, right?

Wait, I thought my social media page

was too influency for you?

Now you want me to put a picture of you on my page?

Well, if I'm to agree to wear a sports coat,

then I'm gonna have you equally embarrassed

with a picture like that up on your account.

Did I just hear Patrick Armstrong agree

to wearing a sports jacket?

I told you I thought he liked it.

You're-Oh wait, uh...

...this...one.

This one.

That's checkered.

It's navy with a tan window pane.

-May I? -Mhm.

-Ready? -(Bonnie chuckles)

Oo, that looks nice, Dad.

See, you can wear this with jeans so you're still in

your comfort zone, but you look a little bit nicer.

PATRICK: Well, I'm not an expert.

You had me a tan window pane.

-(Bonnie snorts) -PATRICK: I'll get it.

Great.

And I will also get these and that.

Wonderful.

(gentle music)

So, there's hockey skates and figure skates.

I personally love to figure skate, so you should try it.

-Okay. -Super easy, so don't worry.

Oh, it's a reminder about your singing lesson tonight.

Completely forgot.

You wanna skip it?

No, no, you can't skip singing.

Or you guys could just go alone,

grab a bite together after.

Sweetheart, we will do this another night.

It's my fault. I didn't remember.

But I remembered. I had my music stuff right here with me.

See? I also asked Bernard to pick me up

after singing to get some pizza.

Well, I should get going. You guys don't wanna be late.

How's all this sound to you?

Sounds like we were just set up

by your nine year old daughter.

-Yep. Sure does. -(Bonnie chuckles)

(light holiday music)

BONNIE: (laughs) I feel like a child with you doing this for me.

(chuckles) Don't.

Every newbie to skating needs someone who knows

what they're doing to tie their skates for them.

Otherwise you could sprain an ankle.

Oh, my high heels would not like that.

-(Patrick chuckles) -(Bonnie sighs) Okay.

-Careful. -(Bonnie laughs)

Okay. Slowly.

Okay, okay.

-(Bonnie squeals) -Okay, okay, okay, okay.

-Okay. Yeah. -You good?

All right, so now just push out like you're gliding.

There you go. That's it!

Whoa! (laughing)

(both laughing)

What is this place?

A friend of mine, Mike Richardson,

he owns this little rink,

has his son's help flood it and prepare it for skating,

and then-- -Whoa!

(chuckles) Then he rents it out for figure skating,

hockey practice and skate gates.

So, do you come here often?

(chuckles) With my personal stylist?

-No. -Personal gift shopper.

Whoa! Okay. Oo, a bench! Let's do that!

Woo, thank you.

-(Bonnie laughs) -(Patrick chuckles)

-Hot chocolate? -How do you, what?

-I come prepared. -That is impressive.

-(Patrick chuckles) -(Bonnie laughs)

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

So, I'm curious,

how did the great Bonnie Parker become a personal shopper?

My mom was an interior designer

and I just...would spend hours when I was a little girl

curled up on her green vintage chaise lounge

watching her do mood boards for clients.

And I don't know, I was just fascinated

by the details she put into selecting fabrics and colors

and furniture for her clients. It was like,

if she just found the perfect thing, it all came together.

The best part was when she would be done,

she would do the big reveal and then she'd take me by

and her clients would always just be raving about her.

"Your mom is the interior design whisperer.

"She has the perfect blend of personality and decor."

But anyways, I think I just...

you know, created a job that felt like hers.

I know I've given you a bit of a

hard time since first meeting,

but you are very good at your job.

Dare I say, as good as your mother.

You have no idea how nice that is to hear.

It's the truth.

I mean, all my clients love the gifts

you so thoughtfully chose for them.

So much so that I even landed a deal

because of your personal touch.

-Really? (laugh) -Mhm, yeah.

A waterfront deal with Harry Duffus Developments.

Wow, congratulations. (laughs)

Thank you.

And my daughter, I don't think I've ever seen her

this fascinated with someone before.

Well, that's because I told her I'd help

get her Taylor Swift tickets.

(chuckles) She told me that.

Um...

We also kind of connected because, um...

I shared with her that my mom had recently passed away,

and she shared that her mom had also passed.

She did.

Um. I'm sorry to hear that.

It was a long battle.

Cancer.

I needed to be by her side 24/7.

Nothing else mattered.

Of course.

That's why these gifts to the clients are so important.

Because if it wasn't for their support,

I wouldn't have a company right now.

That's why I work so much.

Been playing catch up these last few years.

FIONA: That was another great lesson, Phoebe.

You really have come along so well.

Thank you, Miss Appleby.

I'm hoping your dad's on time tonight.

I was thinking we'd go to the Christmas market.

I would just love to treat you both

to my favorite Christmas holiday bar.

That sounds awesome, but my dad's not picking me up today.

-My cousin Bernard is. -Oh, is he working late?

Nope, not working. He's on a skate date.

-A skate date? -With Bonnie Parker.

She's really nice, you'd like her. I think he might

invite her to his work Christmas party too.

-A Christmas party? -Yeah.

You should go too, Miss Appleby.

My dad said they'll be singing and dancing and yummy food.

You could sing "Silent Night" with him.

He knows the harmony to that really well.

Oh well, that does sound enticing.

(phone chimes) Oh, that's Bernard.

Merry Christmas. -You too.

Thank you for taking the time to teach me this.

You're so busy.

Oh, thank you for leading us to a root ball Christmas tree.

(Bonnie chuckles)

Hey, do you want to

come to my place after and decorate it with Phoebe and I?

I...(laugh)...I would love to.

-Great! -Yeah.

Okay. Why don't we finish off with a figure skating axle

and then we'll head out?

I was joking.

Oh. (laughs)

Why don't we just get you skating

on your own two feet again for a little longer.

Oi, okay.

-Whoa. -Oh!

-All right, remember, I gotcha. -I'm so graceful.

And glide. There you go. Very good.

(light music)

BONNIE: Oh, it looks perfect.

PHOEBE: Sure does. I'm so happy you came down to decorate it with us.

Well, any excuse to spend more time with you, Phoebe.

I'm happy to.

PATRICK: Okay, kiddo. It's gettin' late.

Why don't you head up, get your P.J.s on and brush your teeth

then I'll be up to read with you in a bit.

Okay. And if you wanna take home some cookies, you can.

My dad always sneaks cookies up to his room.

So if you want to, you can too.

Sweet Dreams, Bonnie. -Oh. (chuckles)

Goodnight, Phoebe.

-(Patrick chuckles) -(Bonnie chuckles)

(Bonnie sighs happily)

I had a really good day, Bonnie.

Best day I've had in a long time.

-Really? -Yeah.

It's just nice to spend time with someone who,

well, someone like you.

That didn't come out exactly as I hoped, but...

I think you know what I mean.

-Maybe. (chuckles) -(Patrick chuckles)

Would you have any interest in coming

to our holiday party this Saturday?

As you know, it's gonna be somewhat fancy,

which I know you like. -(Bonnie chuckles)

Good food, music, dancing,

and maybe,

just maybe...an opportunity to see me in my sports coat.

(gasps) You're gonna wear it?

Well, you'll just have to come to find out.

Well, yes, yes. I would love to. (laughs)

That's great. That's really, really, really great.

I should go 'cause it's late. (chuckles)

(nervous chuckles)

It's really, it's cold out. (chuckles)

I think-- -You have a sparkle right here.

You have cookie on your beard.

I do?

I don't know, maybe. (chuckles)

(Bonnie congtinues chuckling)

But I should go 'cause...

-I'll see you at the party? -Yes, definitely.

-Okay. -Goodbye!

Uh. Night.

(gentle music) (fire crackling)

(light music)

-Help, help, help, help. -Oh, okay.

BONNIE: Do I go classic and traditional

or step it up a notch with this one?

SAM: You really like him.

(chuckles) Yes. Kind of.

-(Sam gasps) -I think he likes me too, but

I'm not sure if he's just being nice.

He just makes me so nervous. He's so handsome.

The other night I told him that he had cookie crumbs

in his beard 'cause I just, I could not deal.

(laughs) It makes sense.

You've been closed off emotionally, Bonnie,

since mom died. He's opening you up. It's cute.

It's stressful. What if I let him in and

we try a relationship and it doesn't work out?

What if it does?

(sighs) I don't know.

All I know is that I like spending time with him.

And I like his daughter.

He is the complete opposite of me,

but I kind of like that.

He challenges me and calls me on my stuff.

You sound like dad, who's found love.

Does it really not bother you, Dad getting married?

All we should want from this life

is to love and to be loved.

It doesn't take away from the love that he had for mom.

Nobody should feel guilt for being happy, Bonnie,

and that includes you.

So, when is the party? -It's Saturday at seven.

(gasp) Will you please come with me?

Because I'm so nervous I think I'm gonna

trip and fall and break my ankle.

-Yes, of course! -Thank you.

And as for the dresses,

whichever one makes you feel best in,

and whichever one helps you blend in.

Blend in, me? (laughs)

No, never.

Thank you! -Love you.

BERNARD: Mr. and Mrs. Ori, Mr. and Mrs. Wenzel, the Whites,

Mr. and Mrs. Will, the Raineys,

the Russells, the Reardons, the Parsons,

and of course Harry and his wife all confirmed.

-It's gonna be quite the party. -It is, indeed.

Oh, and I forgot to mention, Fiona Appleby emailed me.

Seems Phoebe might have mentioned the party.

She thought maybe she missed an invite.

PATRICK: So did you extend one?

-Hope that's all right. -Yeah, of course.

Also add Bonnie Parker and her sister Samantha to the list.

-You invited her? -Mhm.

She's very pretty, Uncle Patrick.

It's just an invite.

-Is it? -Yes.

She's very pretty, but it's nothing more than an invite.

-Well, if you ask me- -I didn't.

But if you did, I'd say you two make quite the couple.

Is that so?

You've changed since meeting her.

You smile more, even when you don't even realize you are.

Less stressed. There's a change brewing, is all I'm saying.

Love advice from the guy who doesn't even shave yet.

I'll have you know, I could grow a heck

of a beard if I wanted to.

(chuckles) Okay.

Oh, and check this out.

"Patrick Armstrong, best boss ever"?

"Boots with a shine."

They love the boots.

All right, come on. We gotta get to the venue

and start setting up for the party.

(upbeat holiday music)

(song plays) ** I'm so happy that Santa's onhis way *

Been waitin' all year long long Christmas day **

SAM: You look stunning. Stop fussing.

BONNIE: No but maybe I should have got the gold dress.

(Bonnie speaking indistinctly) -Bonnie, stop.

Come on, let's go find a snack or something.

-(Bonnie laughs) -(Sam chuckles)

-You made it! -I made it.

You must be Patrick.

PATRICK: Samantha, very nice to meet you.

-I've heard lovely things. -As have I.

I'm gonna go grab a drink.

Bet you didn't think a jeans and t-shirt kinda guy

could throw a party like this.

I must say I am impressed.

-You look absolutely beauti-- -Patrick?

Oh, Fiona. Hi.

-Ooo, you smell good. -I do? Uh...

Cinnamon, I think. I hope. (laughs)

I was helping with the baked goods in the back and the...

Anyway, Fiona meet Bonnie Parker.

FIONA: Oh, very nice to meet you.

Uh, Fiona Appleby, the music and skating teacher, right?

It's nice to meet you. -And you too.

If you'll excuse me, there's a client I have to go

say hi to, but I will be back in a bit.

-Of course. -So yeah, enjoy yourself.

Have a drink. Have a hor d'oeuvre. Have fun.

So, how long have you known Patrick?

Oh, uh, not long. He's a new friend.

-Oh, is that so? -A new client, actually.

I'm his personal gift shopper. -Oh, that must be so helpful.

He certainly is busy. (chuckles)

(Bonnie chuckles)

How long have you known Patrick?

Well, I've been teaching his daughter music

for a few years now. And well, he and I,

it's been a really nice slow progression

as one might expect for a widower

who's on the dating scene again.

-Dating again? -Yeah.

We have a date planned to go to the Christmas market.

It's gonna be so fun.

Sure. (chuckles)

Anyway, thanks again for helping with the shopping for Patrick.

An undertaking, I'm sure.

(chuckles) Yes.

Actually, have you booked your tickets for Music on Ice?

Oh my goodness. Did you have something to do with that?

-I did. -Wow!

I've been so excited to go, but I'm not sure if you know this,

but I actually volunteer down at the women's shelter

and I met this wonderful mother.

She has a sweet little daughter. So I gave her my tickets,

you know, so that she would have something nice

to give her daughter on Christmas morning.

You gave away your tickets?

The joy on her face was more than gift enough for me.

And Patrick, if he knew how bright those tickets

made someone's Christmas, he would agree.

That was so thoughtful of you.

'Tis the season. Have a lovely evening, Bonnie.

Everything okay?

Uh, yeah, yeah. Everything's, everything's fine.

BOTH: Cheers.

(soft music)

(calm holiday music)

BONNIE: I'm so glad your cousin loved her gift.

I always like to hear of a happy customer.

It was nice to see you.

SAM: You should be proud of yourself. You know, not many people

are as good at your job as you are.

I don't know about that, but um...

...we should probably go.

What has gotten into you?

You're acting not like your usual confident self.

You should go and talk with him. He just keeps looking over here.

No, he's just being a good host.

Yeah, a host who seems like he wants to talk with you.

I think you're reading into it.

Oh, am I?

'Cause don't look now, but look who's comin' over here.

BONNIE: Oh my gosh, he is.

If he asks you to dance, remember

one foot after the other. Don't get nervous.

-Okay, shh, stop, go, go! -Have fun, I'm gonna go schmooze.

-Hey, there you are. (chuckles) -Here I am. (chuckles)

Barely chatted with you all night.

-Enjoying the party? -I am.

All your friends are very lovely. Your clients as well.

I've actually bumped into a few of my own.

-That's great! -Before I forget,

I picked up a little something special for Phoebe from you.

Thank you. Um.

Anything I need to know about what I've selected for her?

It's just (pause) something special

to give her strength when she needs it. It's...

Yeah.

That does sound special.

Thank you, Bonnie.

(Downtown Christmas Eve - Jenn Grant plays)

Any chance you might like to dance?

Dance? Yes. Yes, I would like that. (chuckles)

(Downtown Christmas Eve - Jenn Grant plays)

** Someday you will find me *

Oh, I should tell you,

I bought some other things for Phoebe as well,

and they're being gift wrapped and they'll be delivered

to your house in an undisclosed box.

We'll just put them under the tree.

That's amazing.

-You're amazing. -(Bonnie laughs)

(song continues)

So, any plans for Rudy's this Christmas Eve?

Unfortunately, no.

We'll just be me and Sam. Quiet day.

This jacket looks very nice on you.

Oh, thanks to the pretty lady who insisted I try it.

(Bonnie chuckles)

SONG: * And nobody knows just *

* Where we would go *

* Downtown on Christmas Eve *

(music swells)

* I can tell you *

* What I know is right *

* Something so strong *

* Under these holy lights *

* You're the one *

* Makes my heart beat like a song *

* And I'm lovin' you now forever on Christmas Eve *

BERNARD: (throat clears) Excuse me, can I get your attention?

Welcome, everyone. Welcome.

So the time of the evening has come

to kick off our surprise fun entertainment.

Patrick Armstrong's favorite, Christmas karaoke.

-Oh no, he didn't. -Oh yes, I did.

I thought karaoke was your thing?

Used to be my thing.

Haven't done that in like three years now.

You have got to get up there and sing.

-Only if you come with me. -(Bonnie laughs)

Now, I know my Uncle Patrick doesn't want to,

but I think if we clap and cheer loud enough

we might be able to get him up here.

(audience applauding) (audience cheering)

(Sam whooping)

Okay, okay, okay.

Come on, come sing with me.

-I just don't do singing. -Everybody does singing.

(Bonnie laughs) (cheering continues)

Remind me to send Santa a note

to make sure he puts you on the naughty list

as I had no intention of doing this tonight.

So, as many of you know,

I used to love a good Christmas Carol.

It's been a few years now, but because it's my new friend

Bonnie's first Christmas karaoke, I thought,

tonight I'd give it a go with her.

So let's have a warm welcome for Bonnie.

We're gonna need it.

(upbeat music) (cheering continues)

BONNIE & PATRICK: ** Dashing through the snow! * (Bonnie laughs while singing)

* In a one horse open sleigh! *

* O'er the fields we go! *

* Laughing all the way! * * Ha ha ha ha! *

* Bells on bob tails ring! *

* Making spirits bright! *

* What fun it is to laugh and sing! *

* A sleighing song tonight! *

* Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells! *

* Jingle all the way! *

* Oh, what fun it is to ride in a one horse open sleigh! *

(audience cheering) (audience applauding)

-Encore? -No! (laughs)

Let's hear it for Bonnie Parker, everyone.

PATRICK: Yeah!

(audience cheering) (audience applauding)

Now, I have a special surprise for everyone.

A little elf told me that Patrick here just happens

to know the perfect harmony for "Silent Night".

-Oh. -(Silent Night starts)

So, without further ado.

FIONA: ** Silent night *

(Patrick joins in) * Holy night *

* All is calm *

* All is bright *

* Round yon Virgin *

* Mother and Child *

* Holy infant so *

* Tender and mild *

* Sleep in heavenly *

* Peace *

* Sleep in heavenly *

* Peace *

(Silent Night plays softly)

(music continues)

PATRICK: Hey! There you are.

Thought I saw you sneak out.

BONNIE: Yeah, I was gonna send you an email.

I was just gonna head home.

Thank you, it's a wonderful party.

-Everything okay? -Yeah, yeah, I'm just tired.

Sure you're okay?

Yep, yep. I just misread you.

I thought we were getting along

a little bit better than we actually did.

I think we get along pretty well.

I mean, aside from the fact

that you push me outta my comfort zone.

What's that mean?

I saw a post from one of my employees with the boots

you got them from me.

Not a big deal,

but I don't like being mentioned on social media.

(chuckles) Isn't what matters

that your employees liked the boots?

Why are we even talking about this?

No, I just, I knew it.

Knew what?

That you had an opinion about me.

Well, of course I have an opinion about you, Bonnie.

No, listen, listen.

It has been really great getting to know you.

You're a really great guy and you have an amazing daughter

who you should really spend more time with.

What do you mean?

Yeah, you know, just get her off social media.

You know, you say you don't like it,

but it's kind of the way of the world.

You should really just spend more time guiding her

and you won't be disappointed.

Oh, and you know,

you and Fiona looked really great up there.

She's a wonderful woman.

Merry Christmas. (chuckles)

I...

(engine rumbling) (solemn music)

(music continues)

(gentle music)

(Bonnie sighs)

(music continues)

(keyboard keys clacking)

(light music)

Oh no, my necklace.

CORRINE: Wow.

Thank you very much, and Merry Christmas to you.

Last minute shop for a client?

Some personal shopping then?

Shopping makes me happy, okay?

Except you don't look very happy.

SANTA: Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Ho ho ho!

Merry Christmas. Ho ho ho!

Morning.

Well, good morning.

You seem to have some gifts there.

Kind of. (chuckles)

Well, just remember, it's not presents

but our presence that matters most for Christmas.

(ethereal music)

Merry Christmas, Bonnie Parker.

Ho ho ho! Merry Christmas!

(soft music)

SANTA'S VOICE: "It's not presents,

our presence that matters matters for Christmas."

(soft music)

(upbeat holiday music)

(energetic song) * Fa la la la la! * * Fa la la la la! *

* Fa la la la la la la la la! Hey! *

* Deck the halls with boughs of holly! *

* Fa la la la la la la la la! Hey! *

* 'Tis the season to be jolly! *

* Fa la la la la la la la la la! Hey! *

* Don we now our gay apparel! *

* La la la la la la la la la! *

* Troll the ancient Yuletide carol! *

* Fa la la la la la la la la! *

(energetic instrumental) * Hey! *

(Sam laughs) (Bonnie laughs)

* Fa la la la la! Deck the halls! Fa la la la la! *

* Fa la la la la la la la! Deck the halls! *

* Fa la la la la! Deck the halls! Fa la la la la! *

* Fa la la la la la la la! Deck the halls! * (song ends)

SAM: No more voids to fill.

(gentle music)

(soft music)

PATRICK: Mmm, they smell good.

PHOEBE: This is so much fun, Dad.

Thank you for doing this with me.

Do you wanna open a Christmas Eve Christmas gift?

Like we used to always do? Yeah, yeah, I do.

All right, let me see here.

(gentle music)

Thank you, Dad. Thank you so much.

You're welcome.

Here, lemme help you with that.

(music continues)

Just like Bonnie's golden angel.

Wait a minute.

I found this in the snow the other night.

It has to be Bonnie's, Dad.

You should give it back to her. I'm sure she's missing her.

Missing her. (chuckles) Yeah.

Dad, I know you like Miss Appleby, but--

Whoa, hold on.

What do you mean when you say I "like" Miss Appleby?

Her video of you two singing together.

MISS APPLEBY IN RECORDING: * Silent night *

Oh.

And I know I'm just a kid and I don't know much.

-Seems you know plenty. -But I just think, well...

I think Bonnie Parker makes you smile really nicely, Dad.

I think she does, too.

And if I had a vote in this matter,

I think she's a really great fit for you and me.

She makes us better.

You know what? I'd have to agree.

Okay, so two things.

One, you need to promise

no more going online without my permission.

I should have been aware of it long ago, but

my focus wasn't where it should have been,

which is on you.

And two...

what do you say about (whispering)...

(gentle music)

PATRICK: Okay.

(fire crackling) (gentle music)

SAM: (stammering) Yes, absolutely.

-Right, right now. (chuckles) -Who are you talking to?

-No one, just a client. -On Christmas Eve?

I have to run one quick errand for the firm

and then I'll be right back. -Right now?

-Just for a moment. -Sam?

(Bonnie sighs) (Sam giggles)

(soft music)

-Patrick. -Hey.

What are you doing here? Where's Phoebe?

Oh, she's outside with your sister.

She's driving her to the bakery to get a Christmas Eve dessert.

A Christmas Eve dessert?

-Mhm. -What's going on?

Why don't you grab your coat

and I'll explain when we get there.

Get where?

It's a surprise.

(gentle music)

(chuckles) Okay.

-Whoa! Can I take this off now? -Careful, careful! One second.

-Can I take it off? Why? -Not yet.

It's a surprise.

A surprise? What kind of surprise?

(laughs) Are we there yet? What's happening?

-Hold on, hold on. -Can I stop? Oh.

Hello.

(gentle music)

You brought me to Rudy's?

Mhm. Yeah.

You think thoughtfully about everyone all the time.

And that got me thinking,

who does thoughtful things for you?

Sure, I like my hoodies, but let's face it,

I needed a change.

I was stuck in the past, set in my ways.

And then you and your shiny red boots waltzed straight

into my life and became the person to show me that.

And what's more, within moments of meeting my daughter,

you even discovered what she needed.

(gentle music)

-That's the angel I gave Phoebe. -She already opened hers.

I found this one in the snow outside the Christmas party.

(Bonnie gasps) I thought it was lost forever!

You, on your own, are a unique gift

that I'm so blessed to receive.

(Bonnie laughs)

And I'm sorry about the misinterpretation

about me and Phoebe's music teacher.

I should have been more aware, less naive, and...

I promise a mix up like that will never happen again.

I've been lacking depth and I wasn't really aware of it,

but it took you, Patrick, to help me fully comprehend

that I want to become the person

that I've always known that I am,

but I just, I've been hiding from.

I like you, Bonnie Parker, a lot,

and while I don't know what the future holds,

I do know that I would really like you in mine.

And my daughter's.

Me too.

So, I was wondering if you,

you would like to put on

this exceptionally stylish holiday sweater,

and join me inside to start a new holiday tradition,

having a bowl of chowder before returning to your house

and having Christmas dinner with

your sister and my daughter?

(Bonnie exhales)

I would love that. (chuckles)

Before we go though, why don't we start one more new tradition?

(Downtown Christmas Eve - Jenn Grant plays) * Someday you will find me *

(song continues)

I could get used to this new tradition.

(song continues)

* In your lovin' arms so safe and warm *

* Downtown on Christmas Eve ** (song continues)