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[uplifting magical music]

♪

Dear Santa, my name is Olivia Spencer

and I promise I’ve been extra good this year.

There’s a dollhouse I’m hoping for,

wrapped in red ribbons and a bow.

And the gift I’m really truly wishing for

is one that only you can bring.

Please, Santa, tell me the name of my one true love

so I’ll know him the moment I meet him.

My dearest wish is for him to be

charming, romantic and inspiring,

marvelously handsome, and ever so kind.

And when we look into each other’s eyes

we’ll know we’ll be together forever.

I’d love for there to be bells chiming, string music playing,

and snow gently falling, if it’s not too much to ask.

So romantic.

[Mom] Olivia, Darcy, time for bed.

- [both gasp] - Santa’s on his way!

[uplifting music]

[exciting music]

[gasp]

The dollhouse you wanted!

It’s the exact one I asked Santa for.

And he got it for me!

I can’t wait to decorate it.

I’m so happy with the first thing that Santa brought me.

[sighs]

And the second thing,

I guess I’ll just have to wait for.

But he’ll get it for me, won’t he?

Mom and dad always say the best gifts

are the ones worth waiting for.

Yeah, you’re right.

It’s probably already on the way.

I mean, how long of a wait could it really be?

[upbeat music] ♪ Close your eyes, ♪

♪ wish what you wanna wish, ♪

♪ whatever you do ♪

♪ don't share it with anyone, ♪

[alarm beeping]

♪ I've made mine ♪

♪ but I won't be telling you, ♪

♪ I'm gonna keep it a secret in my head, ♪

♪ kiss me under mistletoe, ♪

♪ snow's all around, I'm so excited, ♪

♪ one more sleep ♪

♪ 'til I see if my wish will come true, ♪

♪ can't wait 'til it's Christmas. ♪

♪ Santa won't you come and help me please, ♪

♪ 'cause you're the only one you're the only one ♪

♪ that can make it be, that can make it be, ♪

♪ I won't ask for nothing else this year... ♪

♪ and make a promise this is... ♪

♪ Santa, won't you come and help me please. ♪

♪

Thank you. Five stars.

Hi.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

[ringing bells]

Good morning.

Do you want the conference room open for the production meeting?

No, thank you.

I’ll be using the props warehouse.

Cookie?

Thank you.

Sorry, did you say the props warehouse?

Now, I know this isn't where we usually meet,

because on its surface this place looks

a little less than ideal, right?

Which is exactly the point.

Because with the right touch, any space...

[crowd gasps]

Can become the perfect holiday.

Now, I wanted to remind all of you of the magic

our Christmas special will be sharing with our viewers,

proving that anywhere can have a holiday make-over

with a little creativity.

It's an idea that I have been passionate about

since I was a little girl

and found the dollhouse I was wanting

under the tree on Christmas morning.

That was my inspiration to become a designer.

Customizing it, rearranging each room,

getting every detail right,

just like we'll be doing on a slightly larger scale

when we start shooting in just a few days.

We'll have three weeks to transform the house

into a home where Santa himself would want to spend Christmas.

And since I'll be hosting for the first time,

in addition to my contributions behind the camera...

[applause]

Thank you, thank you so much.

And because our finished product will be revealed live

when our one-time special airs on Christmas Eve,

I am not leaving anything to chance.

So one last double check that we’re good to go

on permits, crew, equipment?

[all agree]

Fantastic.

Then everyone help yourselves to Christmas cookies

because everything is going perfectly according to--

Olivia! Olivia!

Jaqueline needs you. It’s urgent.

Great.

Knock, knock.

Hi, Jaqueline. You wanted to see me?

This will only take a moment. Oh, no need to sit.

Ok.

Your name came up on the conference call with New York.

You were talking about me?

Your design work, the improvements you’ve made

to our shows over the years.

They’re why we want to see you on camera.

[message alert]

This network believes in you, and in this special.

Thank you so much.

I’ve worked my whole career toward this.

I-- I’m so excited.

So are we.

Which is why we’ve hired Chris Davis to help see it through.

[message alert]

Oh, sorry to cut this short.

My kid’s Christmas recital is in an hour.

Unless I beat traffic I won’t make it there ’til New Year’s.

Wait, wait, wait. Chris Davis?

Isn’t he the creator of that show

where all the models live in a house together?

Model Home.

And it’s more than a dating show, it’s a hit.

[sighs]

The network will do anything to be in business with its creator.

And, of all our shows,

surprise, yours is the one he wants to oversee.

Oversee.

The thing is, we start shooting in just a few days

so everything’s already decided.

Which is why Chris arrived this morning from his shoot

in Portland and is meeting with you the second he’s settled in.

You’re going to love his big ideas.

And, even though he’ll be calling the shots,

once the special’s a hit

you’re getting your very own series.

I am?

You are.

Only you didn’t hear it from me, ok?

Ok, I’ll make it work!

And I’m sure in no time at all I’ll realize

this is the best possible thing that could have happened.

This is the worst possible thing that could have happened.

It feels like the designer rug’s been pulled out from under me.

I’ll be working from home the rest of the day

so try me back, ok Darcy?

[exhales]

[Driver] Oh, hello? Hello?

Olivia?

Yeah. Ride share for Olivia.

743 Prospect Drive. Rodney in a mid-sized SUV.

No, that’s not what this is.

Sorry, full-size SUV.

Look, Rodney, I’m having a really bad day

so if you could please just drive me home.

No, no-- Why are you having a bad day?

It might help if you talk about it.

Can’t go anywhere ’til the light up ahead turns green.

Yeah, no, I’m good, Rodney. Thanks.

It’s just... I have my dream job, like my actual dream job,

only my network believes in my special so much

that they have hired the producer of Model Home

to make sure it runs smoothly.

Have you seen that show?

Yeah, I’ve seen it.

Ok, so you know it has to be one of the worst series ever made.

So here I am with this huge opportunity,

forced to work with the one awful guy

who could single-handedly derail it.

Well, people seem to like his show, maybe he’s not so bad.

Right, ok.

Yeah, sure, his show's a hit, but...

but it's completely different from anything I'm doing

which makes him the least suitable person for the job.

And he's got "big ideas", right?

What kind of big idea could he possibly have

that would make my special better?

The light's green.

Right, away we go.

[cheerful music]

So this problem you’re having?

I think there’s a pretty simple solution.

Mmm?

Maybe just talk to the guy, hear what he has to say.

Thanks but I am dreading what he has to say.

I don't want to hear a single word from this Chris something.

Davis?

Yeah, actually. How’d you know that?

No. Oh, no.

No, no, no. No, no, no.

You’re supposed to be Rodney!

I told you this wasn’t a ride share.

So what were you doing lurking outside of my office building?

I was parking, not lurking.

I came straight from the train station

so you and I could get right to work.

And speaking of which, we’re here.

What do you mean, we’re here?

You were supposed to take me home.

I did. Welcome home.

Wait. Wait.

Wait, wait, wait, wait, wait. Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Wait!

You brought me to my childhood home?

What are we doing here? What is this?

This is my big idea to make the show better.

I’ll explain inside.

You’re not coming?

Into the foreclosed house with boarded up windows

with a guy I just met?

You know how this story ends, you’ve seen it on the news.

Besides, I’m pretty sure whoever owns this place

would take issue with us just letting ourselves in.

Pretty sure they won’t.

Really? Why’s that?

Because as of this morning the network owns it.

This is the house we’re making over for the special.

This is the wha...

No, no, no. No.

Hey! No! No!

[door creaks]

The place has been vacant for years.

It comes with everything inside. We got it for a great price.

[electricity buzzing]

I can’t imagine why.

Well, give it a chance.

You know what they say, books? Covers?

No, I mean, I can’t imagine why

you’d think we’d ever change locations.

Because we have to.

Have to? The other house is perfect.

Nothing perfect on paper ever really is.

And when the network sent me the materials for the show

I knew something was missing.

Such as?

Such as a great hook.

Something emotional to pull people in.

And then it hit me.

I guess I’m following you.

What if, instead of giving a holiday make-over

to some stranger’s house,

you revisit your own childhood home?

The same one where you celebrated Christmas as a kid

and you restore it to its former glory.

No.

No?

You don’t like it?

I do, as a full-season show.

This is a one-time special,

which gives us three weeks, not three months,

to turn an ordinary house into a perfect holiday home.

We’d never get this place ready in time!

Well, not with that attitude.

Look, it’ll be fine.

We’ll pre-record most of the special

and then we go live for the big final reveal

that gives us right up until Christmas Eve

to get this place in shape.

Come on, isn’t your whole thing

any place can become a perfect holiday?

Yes, but this place’s perfect holiday is Halloween.

It’s a mess.

It’s not a mess. It’s a success in progress.

[chiming]

Do you hear that?

Now, I should mention that buying this place

means our budget’s a whole lot tighter

so things need to be run through me from now on.

Ok, which kinds of things?

You know, number of shoot days, crew size, equipment list,

construction costs, who we use for catering...

So everything?

In that case, why aren’t you just directing the whole thing?

I am. Jaqueline didn’t tell you?

No. Not in those words.

But that still doesn’t change the fact

that this place is falling apart!

I think you’re exaggerating.

What we need is a list

of what needs fixing first and I think--

- [crumbling] - [gasps]

[chuckles quietly]

Number one: Hole in the wall.

There.

Got you started.

This really isn’t what I had in mind.

I need to go on record and strongly urge you to reconsider.

I need you to stop making this all about you.

It’s not, and if you can’t handle it the door’s right--

Here.

Look, let’s just meet back here tomorrow morning at 11:00

and talk things through.

[exasperated groan]

[exhales]

I can’t believe it.

Months of work all just tossed aside.

I swear, Darcy, it’s like this guy

is setting me up for failure.

Well, I do remember having some great times here

with mom and dad.

You know, maybe it's not as bad as it looks.

- [chair squeaks] - Oh.

The floor is slanted.

I tried using a level to figure out how much,

only my level slid away.

[whimpers]

Ok. Hey, so this isn’t what you had in mind.

Maybe you can transform this place, make it cozy.

[laughs]

There it is, that smile.

Mmm.

Now, all you need is an early Christmas gift

I made you to get you in the holiday spirit.

Awe.

It’s super baggy, very in right now.

Thank you.

If we can just get the fire going...

Cozy.

It's kinda like when Dad used to put up the tree

every year in here and say--

It feels like there’s a little bit of Christmas magic

in this house.

Yeah.

[chiming sounds]

Hold on, are you hearing that?

Hearing what?

That ringing that-- I was hearing it earlier.

[ringing]

I think there’s something in there.

- What is it? - I’m not sure.

- Can you help me with this? - Yeah, yeah.

[struggling grunts]

Looks like an old letter.

It’s addressed to me.

Open it!

- Come on! - I am, I am!

This is the letter I wrote to Santa when I was a little girl.

And this is a piece of paper, only it's completely...

[magical music]

Oh, wow.

"Your finding this letter means the moment is right,

"the name of your destiny will now come to light.

"You'll discover by Christmas, I swear, it's no trick,

"that the name of your soulmate, your true love is Nick."

Santa Claus. As in the Santa Claus?

And-- and he’s telling you you’re about to meet

the love of your life?

No, of course not, because that would be--

I mean-- I mean, that’s not possible, right? I mean--

No, I remember that Christmas.

You wanted more than anything to know the name of your true love.

Yes, but that was forever years ago.

I mean, I was a little kid.

A little kid who knew that the best gifts--

Are the ones worth waiting for.

And I did ask for the name of the love of my life.

And that is where we put the tree every year,

and where Santa would always leave the presents.

So now that I’ve found this, I know just what to do with it.

You’re throwing it away?!

There’s no way it’s real.

There has to be some perfectly logical explanation

for what we saw tonight.

Like what?

Like... I don't know.

Maybe it was disappearing ink.

Fine, it wasn't disappearing ink

but I have an easier time believing that

than Santa Claus being my own personal matchmaker.

Ok. I am as rational as the next person but this has to be it.

That little big of Christmas magic.

I mean, you were meant to find that here

when the time was right.

It’s destiny. It even says so.

I am asking you to believe. I know what I saw back there.

Well, I don’t.

All I know is I have way too much on my plate right now

to get distracted,

starting with an all-nighter to re-do months of work.

Yeah, well...

Look, I am open to the idea of finding the right guy,

if he even exists,

I just can’t believe that there’s anything

about that letter that’s actually real.

I just can’t.

[magical music]

[uplifting music]

Nice try, Darcy.

Still not a believer.

Thank you.

Peppermint mocha Christmas blend

with cinnamon, nutmeg and sprinkles.

Thanks so much.

Oh, excuse me.

Sorry, I think you might have

accidentally grabbed mine by mistake.

I did?

Yeah, but trust me, you won’t like it.

Entirely too many ingredients.

Way too sweet if you’re not into that sort of thing.

Oh, well thank you, but actually I happen to like sweet.

Suit yourself, but it’s a lot.

I mean, the drink’s actually called a--

It's a Hot Mess.

Yeah.

But the only place I’ve heard it called that is the--

[both] Northern Lights Skating Rink.

You used to go there, too?

Go there?

When I was a kid I practically lived there.

Me too.

That's... wow.

- Oh. - Oh.

- That must be-- - That’s probably--

You know what?

Why don’t you take this one and use it if...

you want to get something sweet together sometime.

Olivia S.

Coincidence.

Has to be.

[cheerful music]

[gasps]

Woah, that’s warm.

I am so sorry!

It’s ok, I-- I wasn’t looking.

No, that was my fault, and--

and your shirt is completely ruined.

It’s fine, really.

But exactly how much holiday cheer was in that cup?

It was a medium, thank goodness.

If it had been a large it’s not worth thinking about.

[laughs]

I can't let you walk around like this.

Uh... here. Um...

Try this. It's from my sister.

She makes me one every year.

I must have left it in my bag last night.

You don’t mind?

It's the least I can do. Thanks.

She makes them really baggy.

Oh. Mmhmm.

I guess I should warn you, there's pretty much zero chance

that you'll be a perfect... fit... for the sweater.

Which looks...

Wow, um, genuinely spectacular on you.

Well, I’ll need to get it back to you, so here,

let me give you my number and let’s find a time

to get together, pick up where we left off.

Great, yeah. Um, it’s a date.

Ok.

Ok, that is weird!

It’s still just a coincidence, Olivia.

A very random, incredibly handsome coincidence.

It’s impossible.

Some letter from Santa

putting me at the crossroads of destiny--

[gasps]

- [horn honks] - [Driver] Watch it!

Hey, are you ok?

You nearly got run over by a reindeer.

Like in the song.

You saved me.

Oh, it was nothing, really. I’m just glad you’re ok.

Nick Conners. Nice to meet you.

Olivia Spencer.

Did you just say your name is Nick... Conners?

As in Nick C?

If you prefer.

[laughs]

Oh, and uh... I think you dropped this.

It’s real.

[cheerful music]

So let me get this straight.

Three rom-com worthy meet-cutes,

all back to back, all with guys named Nick?

You realize how insane this sounds though, right?

I mean, Santa Claus?

No, I’m having a breakdown, that’s what this is.

Just an every day, normal psychotic episode

brought on my stress or some brain lesion.

That is not what this is and you know it.

This is fate.

This can’t be happening!

Only it is!

And that means one of these three Nicks is your soulmate.

I mean, it says it right here in black and white.

Then I know I should be excited

but why is this happening right now?

I’m giving the show an overhaul, shooting starts Monday

and I have zero time to even think about dating.

Ok.

This is your actual real life,

a childhood Christmas wish come true.

I mean, how many people in the world get to experience

something as magical as that?

Stop fighting it. Start leaning in.

You really think I should?

No, I really know you should.

Just like I know exactly what’s gonna help you figure out

which Nick is the Nick.

[theme music]

Models.

Dating.

Model Home, holiday edition.

No way, not that show.

Hey. It has tons of great pointers.

Like how your first text to these guys

needs to really capture the essence of who you are.

Ok, how is this?

“Hey. It was a pleasure meeting you.

"Let’s meet up.”

No.

No, that is all wrong.

You can’t send that. It’s awful, no offense.

None taken, until you said “no offense”.

So I’m sending it.

No, no!

Seriously, please don’t tell me you sent that to all three guys.

Yeah.

Well, individually, but it captured my essence.

No, it did, just don't be surprised if you don't hear back

from them in five... maybe years.

[message alerts]

Well, it looks like someone has herself a date

with Nick A tomorrow night.

What? An actual date with destiny? Wow!

Well, your life really is just an unbroken boulevard

of green lights, isn’t it?

[message alert]

Let’s hope so.

Because I needed to be across town ten minutes ago.

Ok, bye!

Sorry, everyone. I'm running just a little bit...

Oh, Chris. You're everyone.

When you said we'd meet to discuss

I thought you meant with the whole crew.

I thought it might be best for them to hold off on coming here

until I’ve approved everything.

Right.

Well, um, I came up with an overall plan last night,

I can take you through the space.

These sketches will give you a sense of what I’m thinking.

I prefer hard copies.

And I anticipated that. So here you go.

Thanks.

We’ll start by layering the space with drapes

which will be festive for Christmas

and look amazing year round,

and tie everything together when we demo these columns--

Why not repair them?

Because it’ll open up the room, improve the flow,

make it perfect for entertaining.

Which reminds me, this dining room table definitely has to go.

Well that is one thing we agree on.

Great.

Because there’s this custom carpentry place in town

that I have been dying to work with

and I know they’ll have something just right for us.

For a price that’s all wrong.

We don’t have the budget for custom pieces.

We should be using one of the network sponsors.

But furniture from a big box store

won’t have enough character for an old place like this.

Then you’ll make it work.

Ok, I’m picking up on just a teensy bit of tension here.

That wouldn’t have anything to do with us getting off

on the wrong foot yesterday, would it?

You mean when you called me the least suitable person

for the job

or when you said I was single-handedly

gonna derail the entire show?

So I’ll take that as a yes.

To be honest, all of that, it just- it doesn’t matter.

What does is making this the best special it can be.

So yes, I’m gonna challenge you on things

because I need to know that whatever it takes,

day and night, 24/7 you’re gonna be as committed as I am.

[crash]

[thud]

Trust me.

Every second I spend in this house with you

makes me feel like I should be committed.

[Darcy] So he signed off on your plan?

Yeah, after a ton of back and forth.

We can’t spend more than two seconds in a room together

without driving each other crazy.

Mmm.

Well, I mean you guys got off to a rocky start

but Model Home is a hit. I mean, he pulls in a crowd.

Yeah, so does a car accident.

Not to be dramatic or anything.

But I am not going to let him get me down,

especially right before my date with Nick A.

Or my date with Nick B on Saturday.

Yeah.

Or with Nick C the night after that.

That is the spirit.

Are you excited to go skating?

Yeah.

He mentioned something about a surprise.

Olivia!

Oh.

Ok, he is cute.

Shh.

Pretty sure that’s my cue, you got this?

Thanks for walking me.

Yeah.

Hey. You have to tell me everything tomorrow, ok?

Ok.

- Everything. - Ok!

Uh, so jealous.

Hi.

Wow, this place looks just like I remember it, minus the crowds.

Where- where is everyone else?

Well, we are everyone else.

I rented it just for you and I.

Yeah right, you did.

You- you really did?

Yeah.

Surprise.

[instrumental Christmas music]

Wait, are you sure you didn’t tell me

that you’re a brain surgeon? Like an actual brain surgeon?

Well, pediatric neurosurgeon, technically.

I’m head of the department of the children’s hospital.

But come on, let’s not talk about work, right?

You can’t just casually mention

your amazing job and then just move right along.

How did you even get into that line of work?

Well, when I was in medical school I heard that

Doctors Without Borders was looking for surgeons

with a specialty and then a few years later there I was.

Just on the front lines,

saving the lives of countless innocent children.

Well, I wouldn’t say that.

I’m pretty sure there was someone there who was counting.

[laughs]

Has anyone ever told you, you have the cutest laugh ever?

Come on, let’s go.

[holiday jazz music playing]

♪

So I tamed it, right there

on the northern border of Uzbekistan.

A wild reindeer? You alone?

I lost my military escort

and the villagers needed their medicine

so I looked it in the eye and I said

“you are gonna get me where I need to go”.

- That’s it. - That’s it.

And it worked.

Ask the villagers.

[laughs]

That’s amazing.

You’re amazing.

Nah.

This whole evening has been

just exactly what I hoped it would be.

What?

Nothing, it’s just that uh,

when I saw you at the coffee shop it just felt like fate.

I don’t know, does-- does that make sense?

Yeah, it does actually.

Good.

Because that calls for a toast.

And for my other surprise.

You brought champagne?

Wow.

You really thought of everything.

Just missed the mistletoe.

Darn it. How could I forget that?

[laughs]

Alright, would you like to do the honors?

I will do my best.

It’s really stuck.

[yelps]

Woah.

I fell.

Sometimes falling is the best part.

[pop]

Ow! That hurt! That's going to leave a mark!

[groaning]

- Are you ok? - Are you ok?

[groans]

[laughing]

What... what's funny?

I was just thinking that if my patients had this injury

I’d tell them to put some ice on it.

[laughing]

I don’t know if it’s the concussion talking

but that’s actually really funny.

I do think I should go to the hospital though.

Oh, no, no, I’m so sorry.

No, I should go to the hospital.

Ok.

[magical music]

The first holiday project we’ll be tackling

to restore my childhood home is demoing these columns.

It’ll open up the space so it feels big enough to gather

the whole family for a Christmas they’re sure to remember.

Can’t wait to show you how it turns out.

[Chris] And cut.

Ok.

Well, with the way the columns are tied to the structure

and the plaster ceiling in the hall,

I think we’re gonna need the demo crew to come in-

Demo crew?

No, no.

The whole point of this is to let people see you

doing these projects. To inspire them.

Unless, of course, you don't really know what you're doing.

Safety goggles on set whenever we do demo.

Clear the set.

Rolling.

And...

Action.

The best part about doing demo at Christmas time is...

[thud]

It’s a great way to counteract all that nasty holiday stress.

[thud]

Which is important at a time of year when people tend

to drive each other just a little bit crazy.

[thud]

[coughing]

Cut.

Oh no.

Did I not finish saying that the placement of the column

meant 100 percent chance that this exact thing would happen?

Then again, who knows.

Maybe I just don’t know what I’m doing.

[humming]

You certainly seem to be in a good mood about something.

Have been ever since you got here.

Just in the holiday spirit.

Well, whatever the reason, it’s a nice change.

Hey, speaking of nice changes,

I like the idea of leaning into the classic charm of this place.

I’m thinking new fixtures, glass cabinets, marble countertops.

That's actually a pretty good...

- Everything ok? - Hmm?

Yeah, yeah. It's just...

I had forgotten that my mom,

she'd measure us every Christmas.

I can't remember the last time I saw her handwriting.

Well, turns out this house has a little magic in it after all.

You have no idea.

Still needs plenty of work, though.

Including some furniture that actually has some character,

a little history?

We’ve been over this. You know it’s not in the budget.

Which is why I’m hoping for a Christmas miracle.

My sister and I are going

to that carpentry shop I told you about tomorrow.

I wanna talk to the owner

and see if he can let us borrow some pieces for the show.

Great. I’d still have to--

Approve them. Yeah, I know.

And since you’re gonna have a problem with everything I like

you might as well come along.

I would, it’s just--

Just what?

It’s Saturday. I have plans.

Oh.

What if something comes up?

I mean, what happened to being fully committed?

Whatever it takes? Day or night, 24/7?

It still applies. But we're waiting on permits.

We’ve been over everything three times so we’ve done all we can.

Tomorrow’s just an exception.

Right.

Well, I hope you have an exceptional day.

Thanks.

Hey!

[instrumental Christmas music]

I still can’t believe Nick A rented you an entire ice rink.

I know.

He's so charming and sophisticated,

and he told me all these amazing stories about places he's been

and things he's done... what?

Nothing.

I just know how much you talk about traveling

and seeing all the world has to offer.

He seems like a great fit.

And I haven't heard you talk about a guy this way in... ever.

Maybe I’m just leaning in.

[bell dings]

I know I still have my date with Nick B once we're done here

but I find it hard to imagine there's gonna be

anywhere near the same sense of...

Olivia?

Destiny.

I thought that was you.

I wasn’t expecting to see you ’til later.

Same. What’re you doing here?

Ah, just helping a customer.

You work here?

No. You’re Nick Bannerman?

The place has been in my family for generations.

Everything you see in here I made with my own two hands.

I am such a huge fan of your work.

Really?

- [clears throat] - Sorry, this is my sister.

Darcy. Hi.

And it’s true, my sister absolutely loves

what you can do with your hands.

In fact, she is hosting a Christmas special

for Style Home Network

and was hoping to feature some of your pieces.

I’ll leave you two to discuss.

Look, I totally understand--

Say no more. I- I would love to help.

Anything you need in here, anything at all, it’s yours.

Really? Are you sure?

Yeah. It’s not every day I meet someone

who’s as passionate about my work as I am.

And if you wanna see more of it,

wait until you see where I’m taking you for our date.

Oh my goodness.

Your family really did all this?

My grandfather. Bit of a family tradition.

We put the market on every year and keep it going.

Well, it’s very impressive.

I can’t believe I’ve never been here before.

And it’s exactly what I need to take my mind off work.

Everything ok?

Yeah, it's fine.

It's just... there's this guy

that the network pretty much forced on my show,

and it feels like every time I turn around, there he is.

I know that feeling.

No, I mean there he is. He’s standing right there.

Okay. I think we’re good. Pretty sure he didn’t see me.

Olivia.

Hey.

Chris, is that you?

Save yourself. I got this.

Are you sure?

Trust me, talking to this guy is the conversational equivalent

of gas station sushi.

Just give me two minutes to get rid of him.

Alright then.

I’ll be back in two minutes with two hot chocolates.

Yum.

So, first you crash my show and now my personal life.

Thought you said you had plans today.

These are my plans. I’m here with someone.

So what about you?

Who’s your ruggedly handsome friend?

Funny you should ask because as of about an hour ago

Nick happens to be our new custom furniture provider.

Is that so?

It is, because when I set my sights on something

I do not miss.

Care to put that to the test?

Oh, I should actually be getting back.

Right. No, of course.

Another time.

[target tumbles]

I completely understand if you don’t think you could do it.

Now, the trick is to take a deep breath.

You know, I’m pretty sure I got this.

Ok.

Watch and learn.

[snowball explodes]

- [groans] - [crowd gasps]

Oh no! Oh, no, no, no, no!

Yeah.

I’m sure he’s fine.

That’s-- that’s gotta be worth at least one of those

Santa snow globe prizes, right?

Ooh, that’s nice.

You gave him a concussion last night?

Yes, but he was really sweet about it.

He said it’s proof I’m a knockout.

Oh, that is good. He’s so good.

No, Nick B is better than good.

He is creative and kind-hearted and so down to earth.

I just wish Chris hadn't been there to see it.

If I have to hear from him one more time

that I swept my date off his feet...

Forget him.

You just need to focus on your date with Nick C.

[message alert]

Oh, that’s my ride share.

Ok, I will see you back here later?

Mmhmm. You bet.

You’re gonna do so good!

[jazzy Christmas music plays]

Olivia!

Nick?

Thanks, everyone.

That’s the end of my shift tonight.

[disappointed groans]

Sorry.

Wow. You’re a firefighter? And a popular one?

I model for the firefighter calendar.

It’s kind of a big deal.

I’m excited. Let’s head out for drinks.

Well, first I actually happen to be in desperate need

of a Christmas tree.

So if there’s a hunky Santa is there also a hunky North Pole

with elves doing Cross-fit and bench pressing the sleigh?

They didn’t cover that in my training.

Hmm.

It is fun volunteering for this, though.

And between you and me, I’m hoping it also gets me

December in next year’s calendar.

Oh.

How about this one?

Mmm-mmm.

Right answer. That was a test and you passed.

Anyone can tell this tree’s not Christmassy enough.

So, what is it you’re looking for anyway

in an ideal Christmas tree?

Oh, in a Christmas tree.

Well, I guess I’m looking for a tree that is solid

and dependable, taller than me but not by too much.

And it has to be trustworthy.

Always important.

Especially after finding my last tree

was secretly texting its ex-girlfriend.

That tree was a big mistake. Huge.

How could a tree do that?

Oh, no, I was talking about an old boyfriend.

Oh...

Mmm-mmm.

You’re right, they couldn’t give this tree away.

And you know, for the record, I don’t believe in mistakes.

Even huge ones.

Is that so?

It is, because if that hadn’t happened with your ex-boyfriend

the two of us probably wouldn’t be here right now,

so it wasn’t a mistake at all. It was meant to be.

What, like destiny?

You could call it that.

And I call this a tree.

It’s perfect.

I’ll get it wrapped up, meet you at the front. On me.

Thanks.

[chuckles]

You again.

So is this a sign?

Are you trying to tell me something?

Well, let's do some decorating.

Hey.

Before we head out I got this for you.

Since the tree is your treat, this is mine.

- Pretty good, huh? - Mmhmm..

Did you by any chance put almonds on this?

Why? It’s not like you’re allergic, are you?

Are you?

[sirens]

I’m so sorry! I’m so sorry! I’m so sorry!

Will you be ok?

[mumbling]

[sighs]

[Darcy] You poisoned him?

Ok, this is not the update I was expecting

when you said “things got a little nuts”.

It was an accident, Darcy.

It’s not like I did this on purpose.

Ok, well obviously.

But hey, all his hunky firefighter friends said

he'd be fine, right?

And he sent those flowers from the hospital.

I know, and please look at this note.

“Let’s call it destiny.”

That’s one of the things we were talking about tonight.

But if all of this really is my destiny

then why does it have to be so complicated?

Dating is hard to figure out.

Yeah, and even harder when something keeps going

weirdly wrong on every date.

I nearly blinded Nick A, I gave Nick B a concussion,

I sent Nick C to the ER, and I’m still no closer to knowing

which one of them I’m actually meant to be with.

Hey, hey. Things take time.

And you have as much as you need to figure this out, right?

[chiming]

The letter.

Oh my goodness, the words are changing.

What is it?

A huge, huge problem.

“The love of your life must be decided in time

"for the Christmas Eve bells to all toll their last chime.

"So choose with great care in this yuletide endeavor

"or risk losing the Nick you’ll cherish forever.”

Right.

I didn’t hear the part about who you’re supposed to end up with.

The closest it gets is saying I have to choose the right one

by the time the Christmas Eve bells all toll their last chime.

- Meaning... - Meaning what?

Midnight Christmas Eve.

You don’t have to have to figure out the true love of your life

by then.

You have to figure out the true love of your life by then?

A lifetime of never meeting a single great guy,

then three perfect ones show up at the same time

and if I choose the wrong one

I lose the love of my life forever.

Ok, no. We can do this. We can figure it out.

Figure it out how?

I will tell you how.

Starting now, any time you’re not working

you’re on a date with one of those Nicks.

I am?

Yes, you are.

You are choosing your soulmate, Olivia Spencer,

no matter how many dates it takes.

Let’s go. Come on!

Where are we going?

♪

♪ See the snowflakes falling ♪

♪ on your windowpane, ♪

♪ then you hear the calling ♪

♪ folks to entertain. ♪

♪ Is it him who's crawling ♪

♪ up into your chimney ♪

♪ can you hear that choir, what they sing ♪

♪ winter's coming and he's hoping that it's gonna stay, ♪

♪ but if it's not then deck the halls ♪

♪ it's still gonna be ok ♪

♪ 'cause I've always got you ♪

♪ for Christmas to keep, ♪

♪ yeah, you've got me for Christmas forever... ♪

♪

♪ for Christmas forever, I got you. ♪

[magical music]

[uplifting music]

[yawns]

Excuse me?

Where did you find these?

[door creaks]

Hey. Heard you were up here.

Uh, mind if I join you?

Our electrician was doing some repairs up here in the attic

and mentioned seeing these.

I thought they might give us some of that classic charm.

They look amazing.

They’re my family’s.

We thought we lost them in the move.

My parents looked everywhere for them.

Sounds like they really love Christmas, huh?

They did, yeah.

Both my parents passed away, actually.

Oh, I’m sorry.

Thanks.

It wasn’t recent.

My mom died when I was in college

and my dad a few years ago.

But they always made Christmas so magical.

One of our favorite things was starlit sleigh rides

in the woods with hot chocolate and tiny marshmallows.

That sounds nice.

It was, yeah.

My sister Darcy was so obsessed she took riding lessons.

Then the place we used to go shut down forever ago.

Well, I would have done anything for that

growing up back in Ohio.

Closest thing I came to a tradition

was decorating this big old tree in our front yard.

Much bigger than the little one in front of my apartment here.

That’s actually really sweet.

Wait.

Are these yours from when you were a kid?

They're good.

I mean, they're-- they're really good.

The way you have an enfilade at either end a lot of this hallway

so whimsical, inspired.

Did you just speak designer?

What?

I have layers.

[laughs]

Oh, uh... but what I don't have is budget approval

for the dining room re-design.

They're cost-cutting. They're asking for simpler.

Well, then we should be asking for more time.

Now I have to redo those plans,

the rest of the interior isn’t done,

I still have no idea how to make a statement

out of the outside, and if I can’t figure it out then I--

Ok, look. Don’t underestimate yourself.

Promise me that.

You’ve clearly had the talent to pull this off

since you were a kid.

And besides, you’re not doing it alone.

We’re in this together.

What is this? Some kind of truce?

I’d call it a strategic partnership.

I wanted to make this a gift everyone can enjoy

live on Christmas Eve.

Ok.

Then I guess we don’t have a moment to lose.

Oh, Olivia.

You forgot this.

Thanks. Seems to be happening to me a lot lately.

[thoughtful music]

[upbeat Christmas music]

Well, I’m glad things seem to be turning around for you at work.

I like to think I have a part in the spring in your step.

You just might have.

It’s nice to feel like I’m back in the flow, you know?

I do.

It’s like when I’m modeling for the firefighter calendar.

Right in the zone.

And for next year’s edition

we’re doing my shoot in an actual burning building.

Wow.

So um, you really like talking about that calendar.

Wouldn’t that be dangerous, shooting in a burning building?

No more so than here.

A friend saw some lady

playing one of these games the other day.

Mmhmm.

Said she nearly killed her date with a snowball.

Wow, look at these mittens!

Here, let me get them for you.

Oh, no, you don’t have to do that.

Call it an early Christmas present.

Can you wrap these up please?

Thank you.

Hopefully these will remind you of this feeling

whenever you wear them.

Being in the flow, finding inspiration wherever you look...

which is happening right now, isn't it?

Hey!

What’s this I hear about some great new idea?

Well, I could tell you, or...

This is how you’re planning on making a statement

outside the house?

I came up with the idea last night.

When I remembered what you said about making this place a gift

for everyone to enjoy it just clicked.

What do you think?

I love it. It’s gorgeous.

Really?

In fact, I think I have something

you’re gonna love, too.

How did you get the dining room to look so amazing?

Well, in this case, simpler actually is better.

I just added a few design touches.

Wanna guess where they came from?

My sketches from the attic?

Turns out there’s some pretty great inspiration

hiding up there.

Chris, you are a really good decorator.

Well, I told you I have layers.

Yeah, but layers don’t automatically give you

a masterful sense of texture, light and design.

Maybe not, but a master’s degree

in architecture and design tends to.

Why did you never tell me that?

Why'd you never ask?

It's um, actually how I started in this business.

Selling a TV show about restoring forgotten old estates.

Only they kept tweaking the concept until it became...

No.

Model Home?

Model Home.

Oh.

And I’ve been stuck on it ever since.

But this, this felt like my chance to escape,

to finally do something meaningful.

Closer to what my show was always supposed to be.

So what you’re saying is you might maybe

just not be the least suitable person for this job?

I hope not.

‘Cause it feels like this is turning out better

than either of us hoped.

I mean, this could really be our ticket to both of us doing

what we wanna be doing.

Like what?

For me?

Oh, that’s easy.

Having adventures doing what I love.

Creating amazing shows. Traveling the world.

Experiencing everything it has to offer.

Me too.

And look, speaking of amazing shows,

If I got carried away at the start

trying to make this into my show

instead of meeting you in the middle.

I’m sorry.

I am.

I just uh, I just got really excited once I started seeing

all this beautiful possibility right in front of me.

Your coat.

You’re missing some buttons on the sleeve.

Oh.

May I?

There.

Olivia?

- Hey. - Hey.

Hey. Uh, Nick, right? You uh, dropping that off?

Yeah, I’m picking up, too.

Here you go, guy.

Shall we?

Guy?

So if you could go anywhere, anywhere at all,

where would you wanna go?

I was actually just talking about this.

Um, South America for sure.

I've always wanted to see Greece.

There's Paris, obviously, and... what?

I uh... I meant where you wanna go for dinner tonight.

Oh. Right, right. Um, well I’m up for anything.

But now you have to answer.

If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you go?

- Travel? - Mm.

Not really my thing.

Not really your thing? Why not?

Why would I wanna go anywhere

when I have everything I need right here?

[uplifting music]

Wow, I really never thought I’d see any of these ever again.

[gasps]

It’s my favorite.

Thank you for taking the time to go through all these with me.

Of course.

Honestly, it’s nice to have a moment

not to think about everything.

Every second I spend away from here

I’m trying to guess at which Nick is the Nick.

The more I focus on it the more it feels like I’m forcing it.

But I’m seeing Nick A tonight

and I’m really excited about him.

Ok, that’s progress.

But between now and then

I just wanna do something outside the box.

Not think about it.

So what is it you have in mind?

I’m Olivia Spencer and this is Home for the Holidays.

[phone] Olivia is calling. Olivia is calling.

Hey, it’s you.

[Olivia] Yeah, it’s me. Come outside.

There’s something I wanna show you.

You decorated my tree?

I was thinking more like spruced up your spruce, but yeah.

I thought it was a lovely tradition

that you hadn’t done in a while.

Olivia, this is-- this is amazing.

I... really... I don't know what to say.

Um, maybe do you wanna come in for a bit?

I could order some dinner. We could review the footage.

Rain check.

I would love to but I just um... I have plans tonight, so...

Of course.

Uh, you know, I should probably be keeping at it anyway,

get this footage off so it can stay on schedule.

- Here. - Oh!

- Olivia. - Oh!

And Olivia, thank you.

[chuckles]

[emotional music]

[Nick A] All of a sudden I am doing surgery

in the middle of the airplane aisle

and the patient reaches up,

grabs my face, locks eyes with me, and says...

Hey, is everything ok with you?

So what did you say back?

No, no. I mean you. Is everything ok?

You seem a little distracted.

- Do I? - Yeah.

I’m so sorry.

Um, things are just crazy with work and Christmas Eve

is less than a week away, there’s still a lot to do.

Right.

Well, maybe you just need someone to help

take your mind off that stuff.

Would you look at that?

Wait, is that the mistletoe you said was missing

from our first date?

No.

You planned this?

What? Can you imagine if I planned this

and came down here in my super busy schedule and hung this

with perfect romantic lighting? I mean, no,

that would be incredibly romantic of me, wouldn’t it?

[romantic music]

[magical music]

And with that, this is now a perfect home for the holidays.

Join me for the live reveal of our finished product

coming up next.

And right here is where we cut to the live segment,

you give the tour of the house,

and then ride off in a horse-drawn carriage, and then--

Horse-drawn carriage?

What? It’s Christmassy.

Yeah, but doesn't it feel a little like...

Model Home?

Mm?

No!

Actually, we may have done that one season, you’re right.

People loved it!

It’s a nice way to wrap up the show.

Gives us our happy ending.

Hmm.

Ok, then. I love it, too.

Terrific.

Because now that we've both signed off on this cut...

No.

- We’re done? - We’re done.

All that’s left is broadcasting the live reveal

on Christmas Eve.

It feels like we should celebrate.

It does, doesn’t it? Any plans tonight?

There's nowhere I need to be for a couple hours.

Great.

I have an idea.

Ok, not that I don’t love my job,

but what are we doing at the network’s prop warehouse?

You are about to find out. But first, put this on.

[laughs]

And these, too.

After you.

You’re taking me on a sleigh ride?

Well, not just any sleigh ride.

A traditional starlit sleigh ride in the woods.

Which, of course, wouldn’t be compete without... wildlife.

[laughs]

A little hot chocolate and tiny marshmallows.

How did you do all this?

Well, I heard about what you did at the production meeting.

I had a little free time on my hands.

No you didn’t.

[laughs]

Well, I wanted to give you back your tradition

after you gave me back mine.

How did that become your tradition, anyway?

Well, I guess when I was young

things between my mom and dad were a little less than perfect.

I mean, they were great parents, really, but uh...

they weren't...

Soul mates?

Soul mates.

Anyway, Christmas was always this one time of year

that I loved more than anything. It still is.

And I guess I just--

I just wanted to bring a little joy wherever I could.

I’m sorry, though, about your parents.

That couldn’t have been easy.

Thanks. It’s fine, though. Really.

I mean, they split up once I left for college,

remarried into new families,

so spending the holidays back in Ohio

made me feel like a bit of a third wheel

so I am usually happy to spend them working.

Hmm. Even this year?

Especially this year.

Once our special does well

I hope we make a bunch more just like it.

What if it doesn’t?

First train back to Model Home. At least that’s the plan.

Speaking of plans, shouldn’t we be getting you back?

You uh, you said you had somewhere to be tonight.

Oh shoot! I... I... I actually do!

I completely lost track of time.

Yeah, well it’s probably a good idea anyway.

Forecast is calling for snow.

It is?

[whirring]

The network has one snow machine!

You know we’ve had people looking for this, right?

Worth it.

Worth it.

[both laugh]

Merry Christmas.

- Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas.

Allow me.

Why thank you.

And may I say you two make such a lovely couple.

- Thanks. - Thanks.

Goodnight.

It felt weird to correct him, right?

Definitely. I mean, he’s Santa.

He’s supposed to know these things.

Yeah.

Just like I know that tonight brought back

a lot of really great memories. Thank you.

It was my pleasure.

Oh, you- you have a little snow in your hair.

Do I?

- I’ll get it. - Oh.

There. Perfect.

- [phone buzzes] - [phone] Joyce is calling...

Oh.

I'm sorry, these are my plans tonight.

It’s fine, I should get going anyway.

Yeah.

See you in two days.

[phone] Joyce is calling...

Christmas Eve.

Christmas Eve. Looking forward to it.

Hello?

Hi.

[festive music]

Thank you.

You’re telling me you kissed Nick A

and I’m only just hearing about this now?

Well, how was it?

Nice. It was actually really nice.

Only when we kissed I felt...

Go on.

Nothing.

Nothing?

Nothing like how I felt when I almost kissed Chris last night.

Wow.

Ok. Um, this conversation is a real rollercoaster ride.

It just doesn’t make sense. Nick A is perfect on paper.

So is Nick B and Nick C,

but none of them ticks every box.

Like how?

Ok, take Nick A.

He’s charming and he’s sophisticated,

only when we kissed I didn’t feel any spark.

And Nick B, he’s creative and down to earth,

but he’s got zero sense of adventure.

Nick C, handsome, confident,

only I don’t think he’ll ever love anyone

as much as he loves himself.

[phone alert]

Ah, see? Another selfie.

[laughs]

Ok.

And with Chris?

And with Chris it's just... different.

The more I learn about him,

about how our interests are the same,

everything just starts to feel...

Amazing?

Incredible?

So romantic?

Complicated.

He’s seeing this gorgeous girl named Joyce

and the letter clearly says that it has to be one of the Nicks,

but Chris is a really good guy

and I’m really enjoying spending time with him.

You’re glowing.

I can’t help how I look when I’m talking about him.

No, I mean, yes, you’re lit up like a Christmas tree,

but your bag is actually glowing.

Oh my gosh the words are changing again.

“As the hour draws near for true love’s quest to succeed,

"let your heart be your guide to its one greatest need.

"The answer is close, a merry gift unexpected,

"yet haste is required lest your wish be rejected.”

Ok, well it says the answer is close, that’s something.

Yeah, after it said that if I choose the wrong guy

I’ll lose the love of my life forever.

Ok.

Pancakes aside, you have a lot on your plate.

Mmm.

But when your show goes perfectly and you get the series

you’ve been working towards you’ll have clarity.

I just know it.

- Mmhmm. - Mmhmm.

This is really good.

Hey, get your own. My Santa.

[chuckles]

[magical music]

[festive music]

Coming up next,

the finished reveal of Olivia Spencer’s

Perfect Home for the Holidays,

broadcast live.

[crew chatter]

Ok everyone, that is our 45-minute mark,

the pre-recorded portion of the show is officially over.

Thank you.

So we are going live for the big final reveal in three minutes.

That’s three minutes, everyone, last looks.

- You ok? - Yeah.

- You’re gonna do great. - Thanks.

You got it.

Ok, just get through this and you’ll have all the calm

and insight you need to choose the right-

Nick?!

Hey, there she is. Wow, you look fantastic.

Thank you.

I knew it was your big day

so I just wanted to drop by and cheer you on.

That’s really sweet of you.

[Chris] Two minutes!

Uh, why don’t I catch up with you later?

Why don’t you find a place out back where you can watch?

- Good luck. - Thanks.

[gasps]

Nick! You’re here because of the furniture,

because of course you are.

Yeah, just giving my pieces one last polish

to help you catch the light.

- Thank you. - Ninety seconds.

Um, why don’t you make yourself at home.

[sighs]

[gasps]

Hey, I just got off shift.

I was taking a look around, the place looks great.

The crew let me in so I could surprise you.

I’m definitely surprised.

Break a leg.

Thanks.

Sixty seconds!

Anyone who doesn’t have to be on set should be out back!

Hey, have fun.

Thanks.

Thank you.

That’s pretty cool. How’s it going?

Nick.

How’d you know my name?

No, that’s my name. I’m Nick.

How’s it going, guys? I’m Nick.

That’s my name.

I’m Nick.

[laughs]

Three Nicks?

What are the odds?

We should get a nickname.

Maybe later.

[Nick A] Oh man, she is fantastic.

[Nick C] So beautiful.

- [Nick B] And talented. - Mmhmm.

What a smile.

How do you guys know Olivia?

We're live in three, two...

[theme music]

Merry Christmas.

I'm Olivia Spencer and welcome to my home.

I couldn't be more thrilled to share this Christmas Eve

with all of you.

Truly, there's no better day for peace, love,

harmony as we celebrate the perfect...

[gasps]

No, no, no, no, no!

Stop the broadcast!

No, no, no. Keep rolling.

[all grunting]

Nick!

[all] Yes!

What is going on?

That’s exactly what the three of us Nicks should be asking you.

I’m a custom furniture designer, Olivia.

I build things. It’s what I do.

And that’s what I thought you and I were doing, together.

So did I.

Even after you poisoned me at the firefighter charity event.

Wait, she poisoned you?

Because she nearly took my eye out

after I rented us a private ice rink!

You did that?

Yeah.

That’s really romantic.

Thanks, man. It was expensive.

- I bet. - Yeah.

What’s not romantic is you stringing the three of us along.

And I think I speak for all of us when I say

you need to choose.

[candy cane squeaks]

- You do speak for all of us. - [squeak]

- Correct. - [squeak]

You can’t expect me to--

Not now, we’re on live television!

He’s right, Olivia. Which Nick is it gonna be?

I’m so sorry, I--

Unbelievable.

Nicks, let’s get out of here.

Nick...

Shhh.

- Nick. - Enough.

Nick, I... I...

Chris, wait!

Not you, too.

This is really not how this was supposed to go.

You know this is a big chance for me too?

To finally do the show I wanted.

I thought that this, what you and I had, I thought...

I thought it was... something special.

Only now it's ruined for both of us.

Funny thing is, you were right. You were right from the start.

One of us did derail it, just not the one you thought.

Clear!

That’s a wrap on Home for the Holidays with Olivia Spencer.

Well, I liked it.

But the network might not.

I’ll do my best to smooth it over.

If I can smooth it over.

Take a little time off until you hear from me. Ok?

[door closes]

[Darcy] Olivia?

I’m not here.

Hey.

I’ve been trying to get a hold of you.

I was worried.

Sorry. My phone was on do not disturb.

I needed a minute.

You ok?

Physically, yeah.

Emotionally, I'm...

A dumpster fire?

[makes explosion sound]

Part of me wishes I never found this letter.

I was at peace not having a soulmate.

Only now I know I have one

and I’ve ruined any chance of us ever actually being together.

And it doesn’t help that I did it while destroying

the single biggest opportunity of my career.

Well, about that... the show was a huge success.

Darcy, the show was a huge disaster.

A disaster people loved.

And if you’d pick up your phone

instead of hanging out here feeling sorry for yourself

you’d know that the social media response is through the roof.

[message alert]

That can’t be right.

What is it?

Uh, a text from Jaqueline, the network was thrilled

with everything until the live segment but it generated

so much publicity that all is forgiven and...

They're giving me my own design series.

What?!

That’s amazing!

And the whole country’s in love with the Nicks,

so they’re thinking of giving them their own dating show.

[laughs]

Well, good for them. Better for you.

This is everything you’ve ever wanted.

But how come everything I’ve ever wanted

suddenly doesn’t feel like anything I actually need?

Come on.

We can drown our sorrows in eggnog

while I give you a speech

about how many stars there are in the sky

and how many fish in the sea.

Thanks, but I’ll pass.

The universe has been pretty clear.

Some people are meant to be alone

and I guess I’m one of them.

[doorbell rings]

Oh, I um...

Hi. Is Chris here?

No, but I remember you from the holiday market.

I- I saw you there a few weeks ago.

You were on a date with Chris.

Oh, no, no, no, no. Chris isn’t exactly my type.

We’re just friends. Have been for years.

When he knew he was gonna be in town he reached out to see

if I needed any help with Joyce.

Wait, sorry, Joyce isn’t you?

No. No, no, no. Joyce is my charity.

Joyful Outreach for Youth at Christmastime.

Chris really made sure

that every kid in the program got a gift.

Really brightened up the holiday for everyone.

When I heard he was leaving town I was hoping to catch him

and give him a little thank you.

The kids, they painted the train for him.

They really just love him.

Can you get this to him? Tell him it’s from Mary?

Here.

Bye.

Do you know what this means?

It’s him.

What’s who?

Chris. Don’t you see?

The last clue said that my answer would come

with a merry gift unexpected.

That’s what this is, an unexpected gift.

From Mary.

And it points right to him!

Along with all of the other things I asked for in my letter.

Charming and charitable, romantic and inspiring,

marvelously handsome and ever so kind.

It puts Chris way over the top. It’s him!

Ok, but the letter clearly states that the name

of your soulmate is Nick. How do you explain that?

How does anyone explain any of this?

All I know is that I’m listening to my heart

and it’s telling me Chris is the one.

I wanted it to be him so badly, and this proves it.

Chris is my soulmate.

Wait. We have to hurry.

Didn’t she say he was leaving town?

Yes, she did. Um, he texted the whole crew...

He's going back to Model Home?

And his train leaves just before midnight.

And if the letter was right about you needing to tell him

how you feel before, then--

Haste is required, lest my wish be rejected.

How fast is your car?

So fast.

[Olivia] Why isn’t he answering?

[Darcy] It doesn't matter,

we can still make it to the train station in time.

I've got my keys right...

Uh-oh.

Don’t tell me.

Ok, I won’t tell you.

You locked your keys in the car?

I was in a rush to see you! I was worried!

Darcy!

I’m sorry.

There’s gotta be another way.

[horse nickers]

Ok.

Why is that even still here?

A little bit of Christmas magic.

[whinnying]

I can’t believe you talked me into this!

You’re doing great.

Thanks.

[classical Christmas music]

A single ticket, one-way please.

Thank you. Merry Christmas.

This must be exactly how Santa feels.

Ho ho ho!

Excuse me, sir?

I have the strangest feeling I’ve seen you before.

Faces do tend to look alike in all the bustle

of this holiday travel.

You travel a lot this time of year?

Oh, quite a bit, yes. Job requirement.

Especially when certain cases need a little nudge

in the right direction.

I can’t believe I’m in a one-horse open sleigh.

It’s a carriage.

Really? Let me have this.

- [bell] - This must be your train.

Have yourself a very merry Christmas.

You too.

Oh, just out of curiosity, what kind of work do you...

We have to be there by midnight! Can’t you go any faster?

Don’t blame me, blame the horse!

Sorry, I could have sworn I had it here a second ago.

[P.A.] All aboard! The 11:58 train is now departing!

[Darcy] Okay. Woah!

You’re amazing and I love you. You’re a good sister.

Well, I would have gone with great but whatever,

I’ll take it. Love you!

Love you!

[classical music continues]

♪

- [P.A.] Train 83 for Spokane Washington...

[Chris] Olivia!

Chris! I thought I might have missed you.

You nearly did. I...

I was getting on board and I found this.

What does it say?

It said that getting on that train would be

the worst mistake of my life

and I can't explain why or how but...

I knew it'd be true.

Chris, I am so, so sorry

for everything that happened back there,

it was all just one big giant misunderstanding.

No. I’m the one that should be apologizing

for leaving the way I did, for jumping to conclusions.

Olivia, I’ve completely fallen for you.

I guess I was worried you might not feel the same way.

I do.

You make me feel like that same little girl that wrote Santa,

wanting to know the love of my life the moment I met him.

And even though it took me

a little longer than that to figure it out-

A little?

Do you mind? I’m trying to be romantic here.

[laughs]

What I’m saying is I believe in this.

I believe in us.

And all I know is that this, right now, being with you,

is everything I’ve ever wanted.

[P.A.] Paging passenger Nick Davis.

Please report to the station manager.

I repeat, passenger Nick Davis.

I guess they must be wondering why I wasn’t on the train.

Wait, your name is Nick?

Uh, yeah. Family tradition.

First born son’s always named Nick.

It gets confusing fast so I've gone by my middle name

since I was a kid.

[string instruments playing]

[bell tolling]

[small chuckle]

Everything alright?

I used to dream about a moment like this.

I even asked for one just like it for Christmas.

I can see why.

It’s amazing.

It’s about to be.

What’s that look?

What’re you thinking?

That this was definitely worth waiting for.

[romantic music]

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