All language subtitles for angel.falls.a.novel.holir

Hey, I loved seeing you two out
celebrating.

Hey, listen, it's almost time for the
tree lighting. Are you going to join us?

Yeah, just give me one minute. I'm
making a few more notes on a book I'm

editing. Okay, well, don't work too
hard. It's the season to be jolly. It's

a few weeks before Christmas.

Welcome,

and good evening, everyone. Welcome to
tonight's tree lighting ceremony.

Before we start tonight's celebration,
this is just a reminder to check out all

the information on this year's seasonal
events, including caroling, the toy

drive, and of course, a chance to ride
on Santa's sleigh.

And that's all happening right here.

Now, can I ask for a volunteer to come
up here and help me light the tree?

You, sir, in that... Snappy overcoat and
plaid scarf.

Come on up.

At your service.

You look familiar.

What's your name, son?

Ryan McDonald.

Ryan, of course. All right, on my count.

In three, two, one.

It has been a while.

Brian McDonald.

I can hardly believe it.

Are you here for Christmas?

Oh, no. Just a quick trip to sign some
papers for my family's estate.

You know, I still think of your folks
every time I go down your old street.

They were such lovely people.

Thank you.

You know, they were big fans of yours,
too.

So, I see Angel Falls hasn't changed a
bit.

You know what? That is totally not true.
We have a new multiplex movie theater.

Wow.

Oh, so I guess you get to watch all the
action movies on the big screen now. Oh,

no, I prefer dramas.

Less fewer car chases, more stirring
monologues.

I mean, not that I have time to go,
anyway.

Really? Not even time for movies based
on your favorite novels?

Fine. Yes, I make an exception for
those.

I knew it. I knew it.

Hey, wait, wait, wait. Where are you
going?

Can I at least buy you a free hot
chocolate? We can catch up. Oh, come on.

don't know all my highlights. My mom
keeps me up to date on yours. Is that

Mm -hmm.

Let's see. You went to college in New
York, and you're still there, and you

an apartment with a view of the park,
and apparently a terrible taste in

Okay. Okay. All right, my turn.

You graduated, top of your class, came
back to Angel Falls, and your favorite

color is pink.

What? No, come on. Green. All the way.

Anyway, I really should get back to
work.

I guess some things never change.

What are you working on? A follow -up to
the bookworm. I heard about the

bookworm. That sounded cute.

It is thought -provoking, not cute.

How were the numbers?

They were adequate.

Maybe you didn't have enough of a
marketing strategy. See, if I was in

would have done a whole... Well, you
know what? At the press, we do things a

little differently than you fancy New
York publishers do.

I was just trying to help.

Okay. Well, I should go.

It was nice running into you after so
long. Yeah, it was nice seeing you.

See you around.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, candy cane.

Merry Christmas.

Candy cane.

Rafi. Anthony.

Welcome to Angel Falls, my friend. It
has been too long. Indeed it has.

You know, Michael said you were the best
choice for this assignment.

He's too kind.

I am looking forward to offering my
guidance.

It won't be straightforward, though. It
never is, even for us guardian angels.

When will they learn?

Love is so simple and so pure.

Yet so complicated.

Anything can happen.

Merry Christmas.

What can I get you?

Yeah, um, just a small coffee.

And your name?

Tina. Are you interested in joining our
rewards program?

No, thanks. I don't know how long I'll
be in town.

Well, Merry Christmas.

Right.

Thank you.

So good to see you, buddy.

It's been so long. Yeah.

Since what?

Senior year of college?

Yeah, I think since my parents' funeral.
It's been a while.

So, your uncle has been managing the
estate and the house as the trustee, but

you want to take things over. He retired
earlier this year, and I want to take

it off his plate.

Okay. Yeah, well, I can easily execute
that transfer into your name. So what

does that entail?

Mostly signing a lot of documents.

And if you're still considering putting
the house up for sale, we'll have to

list it.

In the meantime, I found a new tenant.

Great. Great.

Well,

let's get started. I was hoping to drive
back to New York tonight.

These documents will take a lot of time
to process, and there'll be more papers

to sign. Wow.

Couldn't we tackle these over e -mail or
courier? I mean, Angel Falls is only a

couple hours from New York. We could,
but it would be a lot smoother with you

here in person.

Aren't you headed to your aunt and
uncle's for Christmas?

No, they're on a Christmas cruise this
year. Then why don't you stay for the

holidays?

We could hit up some of the local
activities.

Yeah, maybe.

Let me think about that. Great.

Okay. I have a conference call this
evening, so if you could get the key to

Tina, the new tenant, that would really
help me out.

Okay.

We've reached the printed press.

Sure, one moment.

Um, hey, Mom.

Any luck on finding a front desk
replacement?

I've been putting posters all over town.

Actually, I'm interviewing someone
today.

And I have a surprise visitor popping by
this morning.

Hello!

Ryan! Hey, twice in two days.

Told you I'd be seeing you around.

A trip to Angel Falls is not complete
without seeing my mother's closest

I miss her every day, you know.

Your parents would be so proud of the
fine man you've become. Thank you,

I hope that's true.

So, how have you been? How's Lowell?
How's the company? The website looks

Lowell is good, thanks.

And the company is fine.

We've had some success with Jason
Davidson's memoir, and our history books

really popular in academic circles.

But now we're looking to expand our
reach. So Hannah has suggested that we

into another part of the market. Yeah,
we're thinking about getting into

cookbooks and travel guides. Oh, that's
great.

But have you thought about expanding
your fiction department?

Well, we release a few novels each year,
but it's never been our focus. Well, I

thought fiction was your favorite thing.

Well, as a reader, sure.

But it's nearly impossible to make a
dent in that side of the industry. Yeah,

that's why enhancing our non -fiction
catalog is a safer bet.

Well, obviously, and this is your
decision, but if you could land a

talent to join your roster, you could
leverage that for more publicity.

That may be too big a step for us.

But hey, I have a thought.

Since you'll be here longer than
expected...

Would you consider coming in and
reviewing some of our ideas? Oh, but I'm

done with my proposal.

Brian has years of experience in book
promotion.

We could use his insights, like a
special consultant.

Oh, that is an impressive title. I like
the way that sounds. Yeah, aren't you

working at Pages Publishing? I mean, it
seems like it would be a conflict of

interest. I'm actually in between jobs
right now.

You left Paget? Yeah, just recently.

Leslie, I would be more than willing to
help any way I can. It's the least I can

do after how kind you've been to me over
the years. I just checked in on you

from time to time. Your mother would
expect nothing less.

Well, it's meant the world to me.

Why don't you look around?

Okay, I will.

Mom, Ryan is our consultant?

I know. I'm surprised you said yes, too.

Look, you two are going to have a great
time brainstorming together.

Okay, slow down.

So your mother asked an old friend...
No, we were friends when we were

but once we got to high school, I was
always in his shadow.

That must have been hard to handle.

It was, and you know what? He was a
model student. He was top of our class,

captain of the basketball team.

Senior year, he beat me out for class
president.

Okay, that was so long ago.

Senior year of college, I applied for my
dream job at Pages Publishing.

I thought you always wanted to take over
the press.

Well, yes, but I wanted to start at a
bigger company first, and I had my heart

set on Pages for years.

Okay, so you applied. I mentioned it to
Ryan offhand, and next thing I know, he

applies, turns supervisor, and
inevitably gets it for himself.

Ouch. No wonder you don't want him
around the press even temporarily.

Exactly. Okay, let's take your mind off
of this. Come here.

Humorous essays. Okay, this is no
laughing matter. I mean, the guys are

lofty suggestions about expanding our
fiction department.

Inspirational self -help. I know you're
a really good friend, but I am in no

mood to be inspired.

Time to bring out the big guns.

Some Tina Finn again, please? Oh,
Christmas romance. Yes.

Oh, I love her work.

I wonder when her next book is coming
out. I heard she left her publisher a

months ago. There's no word on what
she's releasing next.

Too bad.

Is Ryan's idea really that terrible?

I mean, you are a literature expert, and
you wanted to have more experience at a

bigger company. You could create a
bigger company right here. The idea of

expanding our entire roster of authors
would be a huge undertaking.

What if I put the entire company in
jeopardy and then fail?

What if you were a total success?

Just think about it.

can i find a hero like this guys and
those books are a total fantasy after

years of marriage sometimes the most
romantic thing tom does for me is empty

dishwasher and i wouldn't have it any
other way wow okay well as for me i will

be snuggled up this as my date

Hi. Tina, right?

I'm Ryan McDonald. This is my house.

Nice to meet you.

Likewise.

Did you need to come inside and take a
look around? Oh, no, no. That's not

necessary. I just wanted to come
introduce myself and give you the keys.

I'll be staying at Angel Inn if you need
me.

Okay. Here for the holidays?

No, just some long overdue errands.

Wait.

This is your house, but you're not
staying here.

That's right.

Do you have family in town?

No,

I don't.

That doesn't make sense.

Is that garage a separate apartment?

Yes, it is. Why don't you stay there?

I have not lived on my own for a long
time, and it would actually make me feel

more comfortable having someone around.

Are you sure?

I insist.

Okay, thank you.

Excuse me.

Hi. Can I help you? Hi, I'm Anthony. I'm
the new receptionist. Oh, welcome to

the press. Hi, I'm Hannah. Oh, Hannah.

Delighted to make your acquaintance. Do
you have any messages for me?

No messages, but I do have the latest
bestseller chart.

Wow.

That's really helpful info. And on your
first day, it's impressive.

Tina Finnegan's Memories for Christmas
tops the charts again this year.

I say I'll always skyrocket this time of
year, but it's so funny because I was

actually reading that same book last
night.

What's it about? I mean, besides
Christmas.

It's about a soldier who gets amnesia
during the war, but then his memories

return just in time for him to come back
home for the holidays and reunite with

his true love.

It's nice.

Yeah.

Morning.

Hey.

Ryan. Anthony, new receptionist. Nice to
meet you.

Oh, Ina Finnegan.

What a coincidence.

You know her?

She's actually renting my house.

She's in Angel Falls?

Yeah. I wasn't expecting her, but there
she was, right at my front door. You're

familiar with her work as well?

Oh, no, not really. Just from the
publishing world. It's really not my cup

tea. Yeah, you're more into sci -fi,
aren't you? I mean, as I recall, you

obsessed with a certain fantasy series.

He even, uh...

club okay the dread monarch trilogy was
a literary masterpiece and i've moved on

to more sophisticated material all right
oh you should put one of tina's books

on your reading list yeah maybe all
right i gotta go i got a meeting with

i wish i could discover an author of
tina's caliber identifying your wish is

only the first step wait what do you
mean well the wish isn't going to grant

itself you have to figure out what
action to take to make it happen

Yeah, but what if your wish is
unrealistic?

Well, you're an editor, aren't you?

Make adjustments to your wish until it
sounds just right.

Hey, honey.

Everything okay?

Yeah. What do you think about signing
Tina Finnegan to our roster?

How? Isn't she with a big publisher in
the city?

Well, apparently not anymore.

Plus, she's here in town.

I want to set up a meeting and tell her
about the press.

Well, she would certainly be a marquee
talent, but taking on someone at her

level would be a major leap.

Also, don't forget, we're about to
confirm how to allocate our resources

next year. It's probably not realistic.

Oh, I'm so sorry, I...

Hey, Ryan. It's you.

It's just me. Does slamming into someone
you know rather than a stranger make it

better or worse? Well, that depends.

I mean, a stranger might not try to
interfere with my business plan.

Ah, yes.

Your mom told me about your Tina plan. I
see you finally decided to take my

suggestion. I am considering your
suggestion.

I'm actually looking at Tina's contact
information.

Well, you do realize that you have a
direct line to her right in front of

Yes, but I prefer to go through proper
professional channels, so... Okay.

Then I guess I'll just tell her that
you're sorry you missed her at wreath

-making. You're going to that?

It is the season. I'm on my way there
right now. Would you... Would you like

to... Shall we?

I'm not taking that. Okay, okay.

Oh, wow.

He reached a view from Mark Blair.

Oh, now who's interfering?

Look, I'm trying my best here. Well, you
know, I'll give you an A for effort.

I haven't done this in...

I don't know how long.

Well, it's not like I'm exactly a pro
either. I guess I'm pretty rusty myself.

Yeah.

You know, I just don't see the point in
going all out anymore.

I live alone. It's not like anybody's
going to see it. Yeah, I'm in the same

boat. I don't decorate the same as I
used to.

Hey, it's getting kind of late.

Didn't you say Tina was coming?

Yes, she said she was.

There she is.

Tina.

You made it.

I'd like to introduce you to an old
friend, Hannah Pressman. Hi, Miss

Wow, it is such an honor to meet you. I
was wondering, do you see, I'm a huge

fan. Well,

I was thinking if I could talk to you
about... Hannah works for the Printed

Press. They're an amazing little
publishing company in town. Oh, I see.

And we have some great ideas on how to
make your next book.

I was hoping that I could talk to you
about your writing future.

I don't have a writing future.

What? I mean, it doesn't matter what you
say or what company you're with. The

fact of the matter is, I've retired.

Well, no, you can't retire. The world
needs more books like yours.

I think I'm going to head home. I'm not
really feeling up to this.

Oh, you just got here.

This isn't for me.

It was nice meeting you, Hannah.

Oh, it was so nice meeting you, too,
and... Oh, wow. I hope I didn't offend

She seems pretty upset.

I don't know what happened.

Good morning, Hannah.

Hey, good morning.

You know, I think I need to tweak my
wish again.

Sometimes things unfold in ways you
didn't first imagine.

That doesn't mean your wish wasn't
granted.

Hey, do you need me for something?

No. Yeah, no. I was going to get coffee.

I wanted to know if you wanted anything.

Oh, yeah. That'd be great. Thank you.

What are you working on?

Oh, it's a statistical analysis of how
the press could have a greater impact.

Oh.

These are all financial predictions. You
don't have anything about creative

impact.

Yeah, numbers are the priority.

Well, not for me. I want to be inspired
by my work.

Well, yeah, I know that's a nice
sentiment, but in business you have to

practical. Well, I agree, but, you know,
things aren't always valued by the

bottom line.

Well, I can't really calculate
inspiration, but if Tina sees how

could be at the press, then she might
reconsider her retirement.

Oh, yeah, hey, did you ask around? Did
you find out why she left her publisher?

I asked around, but nobody knows
anything except for that it was sudden,

think it's worth approaching. Hold on.

Again? I think, um, I think maybe you
should be familiar with her work.

Yeah, okay, sure. I'll give it a read if
I have a chance.

And I'll email you a copy of this.

Great.

Morning. Hey.

Did you see Ryan today?

Yeah, he settled right in.

Oh, you got anything in those bags for
me? No peeking.

You'll have to wait till first this
morning.

You know, I had a hard time figuring out
your present this year.

Ryan's was no easier.

Ryan's? You know I always send him a
gift.

Must be a difficult time of year for
him.

Yeah, you're right. Sorry.

Hey, um, do you think you're going to
invite him to the office Christmas

Of course.

Is that a problem?

No, no, it shouldn't be.

You used to be so close.

I never understood why you lost touch.

Oh, well, you know, we're not kids
anymore, Mom, so... It's just we see

really differently.

Anyway, I'm going to go get a coffee.
You want one?

Yeah, that would be great. Okay, thanks.

So, I've been studying the list of
activities. What do you recommend?

Take a look.

Hi, Hannah.

Candy cane?

Ah, okay. No, too early for sweets.

Never too early.

My feelings exactly.

Oh, look here. Caroling tomorrow night.

Oh, I haven't been caroling in years.

Hmm. What about you?

Uh, no, I haven't been caroling since I
was a kid with my parents. You remember

your mom used to always sing so loud.

Remember that? Even though she could not
carry a tune.

Well, if you ask me, it's important to
be a part of one's community.

No man's an island, isn't that the
expression?

Yeah, I think so.

But I don't really know anybody here
anymore.

All the more reason. If you want to get
to know people, you've got to get out

there and mingle and spend time with
them.

Actually, back in the day, we did pull
off a pretty good duet and choir.

Yeah, but you always sang over me. It's
all about the harmony.

And we could invite Tina.

Like a festive do -over?

Exactly. What do you think? You game?

Great.

Was there an explosion in there?

Oh, Beth.

I'm baking brownies.

I'll bring you over a batch.

Well, I will not say no to that.

Baked goods aren't why you stopped by,
though.

Did you want to come inside?

Oh, um... Well, um... No, thanks.

The reason I'm here is because I want to
invite you to go caroling with me

tomorrow.

That's not... Would it help if I said I
would not take no for an answer?

It's just that there's going to be a lot
of people there that I used to know

before my parents passed away, and...

Well, the truth is it's been a little
overwhelming being back here.

Yeah, I can understand that.

And since you're new to town, I figured
that we could be each other's holiday

partners in crime.

That's not a real thing.

Well, I figured you of all people would
appreciate a little artistic liberty.

Okay, I'll see you tomorrow.

Bye.

According to his list, Tyler wants his
first bicycle.

My nephew is old enough to ride a bike.

A tricycle is a great idea.

Yeah, maybe I'll just get him a
motorcycle.

Sounds fun.

Hannah, okay, what is on your mind?

I'm sorry, I just keep thinking of
Ryan's idea.

I wish he would have just kept it to
himself.

Why are you letting him get to you?

Because I had some clear plan and now
I'm all confused.

Yeah, I mean, just because he worked at
some fancy company doesn't mean he knows

what's best for the press.

Meanwhile, my parents want me to look at
marketing ideas.

How do they feel about him getting the
job at Pages over you?

They don't know about it.

I was so embarrassed. I didn't want to
bring it up. I felt like such a failure.

One rejection is not a failure.

I think I got the message loud and
clear.

You know what? I was going to go back to
the press after graduation anyway, so

whatever.

I'm sorry things didn't work out with
Tina, but I'm proud of you for trying.

That was a bold step. Oh, thank you.

You know, I'm going to give it one more
try. She seems to go caroling with Ryan,

but it's a long shot.

Well, I don't know what you'll do for
the printed press, but I do know what

you're doing tonight.

What? No, come on. I have so much work
to do. You know, as your best friend,

it's my job to make sure you have fun
this season, which is why I signed you

for the toy drive next week. And
tonight, we skate.

Okay, fine. You know what?

We can indulge in some childlike wonder.

Thank you again for dinner.

Yeah, of course.

I'm glad you decided to stick around.

You can finally meet Ashley. Hey, I'm
sorry again about the wedding. I just

couldn't get away.

You missed Hannah's killer speech.

Hannah was in the wedding party? Yep,
yep.

When Ash moved to town after I graduated
law school, Hannah was her first

friend. She really kind of took her
under her wing.

Hey. Since you're here, you have to join
us for Christmas.

That's really thoughtful, but I think
I'll do my own thing.

Which is?

I don't know, probably something in New
York.

You should be with your family.

Okay, well, if you change your mind,
you're always welcome.

I appreciate that, but I'm looking
forward to meeting Ashley another time.

No time like the present.

The night is young.

To make up for the hockey game you're
missing this weekend?

Sort of.

Hey. Hi.

Hi.

Ashley, this is Ryan.

This is the famous Ryan that I've been
hearing all about.

Ah, I see my reputation precedes me. I
said an old classmate was back in town,

that's all.

Well, it's great to finally meet you
after all these years.

Tom says that you own a local bookshop.
I do. You should come by and check out

our Christmas sale.

I'd love to. You won't want to miss our
Storytime with Santa event we have next

week.

Which is?

We do a reading of classic Christmas
stories for the kids. The Press is

one of the sponsors.

Wow.

I haven't seen anything on the website.

Because we don't do it for the
publicity.

No, I wasn't implying.

Do you need any more volunteers?

The more the merrier. Thanks, Ryan.

Okay, great.

So, where do we get some skits?

You want to race around the rink for old
time's sake?

I think I'm beyond that.

All right. I guess I'll just remain
undefeated.

Yeah, probably for the best for both of
us.

Good morning.

Hey, ready to face the music tonight?

Literally? Yeah. At least it'll be a lot
less perilous than ice skating. Oh,

come on, not for you. Weren't you on the
hockey team at Pages?

You really do know my entire bio, don't
you?

Well, your company profile was very
detailed on their website, so... Oh, so

looked me up online.

Got it.

But I was just curious about your work.

I hope I remember the lyrics.

Oh, come on, I don't come back to you.
You just have to get back on the saddle.

Are you referring to my legendary fall
when we took riding lessons? You could

never drop that.

That's because it's the only thing I was
better at than you. That's not true.

You were better at me than lots of
things, and you still are.

Hey, your partner in crime has arrived.
Well, it looks like you're all set with

Hannah here.

Yeah, but I'm glad you made it. Thank
you for coming. Thank you for inviting

Hi, Hannah. Hi.

Good evening, Angel Falls.

I hope you're all feeling the Christmas
spirit.

Well, good night.

We have a very special treat without
further ado the church choir is going to

lead us in our first Carol

You don't remember us, do you? Yes, I
do, Dolores.

Gloria, how are you?

You were right.

Nice to see you, too.

Oh, my goodness.

Ryan, you look so much like your father
when he was your age.

So, does anyone know what song is next?

Gloria, Dolores, this is Tina Finnegan,
author of some of my favorite books.

Oh, what a pleasure.

What have you written? Oh, you would
love her books. So many of them are

the magic of Christmas.

Well, then, maybe.

You can settle a debate for us.

Ribbons or popcorn strings?

Well, they're both worthy options. You
know, I say ribbons. They're colorful,

and you can just toss them right on the
plate.

Wrong. It's popcorn strings.

They're delicious, and they look good on
the tree. It's a double threat. It's a

no -brainer. All that needle and
threading takes forever.

I dare you to prove me wrong. Okay, and
if I do?

Cough me on me until you leave.

Throw in a muffin, you got yourself a
deal. I don't.

No, see, they've always been my place.
They used to babysit my son. They remind

me of myself and my husband, Lawrence,
when we were dating. It was all

Oh, no, no, it's not like that. We're
just... Will your husband be joining us?

would love to meet him.

He won't.

It was very nice to meet you. I, um... I
think I'm going to head home. I'm just

feeling a little tired. Thank you for
inviting me out.

Tina, it's not over yet. I'd like to
meet you, too. Bye -bye.

So, how was Caroline?

Successful? If by successful you mean
not spilling hot chocolate on myself,

yes.

No, actually, Tina ran off before we
were able to spend any time with her.

Really? Oh, I'm sure you'll get another
chance.

Yeah, I hope so. I feel like I keep
upsetting her, though.

How so?

Well, and last night she left right
after I asked her about her husband.

Oh. Look, relationships are sensitive
subjects.

Let her share her personal life in her
own time.

Yeah, you're right. I shouldn't pry.

So besides Tina leaving early, did you
at least enjoy yourself?

Yeah. Yeah, I did.

But I didn't accomplish anything, so...
The most rewarding experiences occur

when you aren't trying to achieve
something specific.

Meaning?

Meaning... Enjoy the moment and don't
worry about the tangible stuff.

Do you charge for this wisdom?

I'll put it on your tab.

Oh, oh, by the way.

I bought way too many decorations.

Think you can use any of these?

I've already decorated, but that's
really generous.

You know what?

Take them anyway. You never know when
the mood's going to strike.

Well,

I'll get this one.

What are you doing out in the cold? I
don't know. Sometimes I like to let my

ideas marinate in the fresh air.

I'm trying to figure out what direction
to take the path.

That's funny.

You think it's silly, don't you?

No. I was doing the same thing.

Oh. So you weren't just talking to
yourself back there? No, I was preparing

a job interview.

Yeah, um, how come you left Pages?

I mean, it's like you were climbing the
ladder.

I was, but then we got taken over by a
bigger company and everything just

changed. Changed how so?

The, uh, the culture became a lot more
corporate.

What?

Okay, yes, I do care about the bottom
line, but I felt my integrity slipping

that's important to me.

Is there a new job in publishing too?

No, it's in software, but... Marketing
is marketing, right?

Like, Ryan, what are you passionate
about?

That's a good question.

I don't know. After school, I started at
Pages, and now you know the rest.

You know, it's getting a little chilly
out, so I think I'm going to head back

work. But good luck with your job
interview.

Thanks. Sure.

I just came by to drop this off.

What is happening in here?

Come in.

I told you we should have just bought
the cookies like last year.

This is a disaster.

I thought it would be more special if we
made them ourselves.

Oh, it's just a baking emergency.

Just?

You know what? These cookies are for the
Storytime with Santa event this

afternoon, and we have no cookies, and
you can't have Santa without cookies.

Actually, I may be able to help. You
know how to bake.

Not me.

Hey, do you ladies think you can help
Icey? Yeah. Is that good?

For sure.

We are so grateful to you and for Ryan
for bringing you to our rescue.

He seems like quite the gentleman.

Yeah, he did come through for us today.

Hannah is always saying she wishes
chivalry would make a comeback.

Well, considering my bad luck with
dating, I'm just not sure it exists

Is it possible that your ideal match
checklist is a bit unrealistic?

Okay, you know what? If it is
unrealistic to want a guy who's

can make me laugh, and who supports my
ambitions, then I will gladly stay

single. What do you think, Miss
Finnegan?

Yeah, am I aiming too high?

Oh, well, first of all, call me Tina,
please.

And no, not at all.

My Lauren, he was exactly like you
described.

When?

He passed away six months ago.

I'm so sorry for your loss.

He sounds like a wonderful man.

We had a beautiful life together.

But, you know, my advice to you is don't
settle.

Yes, ma 'am. I agree.

You know, these are perfect.

You should come by to the party to see
everybody enjoy your treat. Yeah. I

know. I was planning on staying in
tonight.

Oh.

Well, you could read one of your
favorite stories.

I would be thrilled to put you on the
list of presenters.

I'll think about stopping by.

Okay.

Right?

They look so good.

I'm so happy with that. Ryan McDonald
reporting for duty.

Great timing.

I just finished rewriting the story
assignment.

Oh, that's great. And just so you know,
I've been practicing my Jack Frost voice

all night, so it's...

That may have been in vain. Our friends
Gabby and Jack got called out of town

last minute. His aunt took ill.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

But what does it have to do with me?

Oh, you and Hannah are going to take
over for them. You're doing Twas the

Before Christmas.

And... This is your costume.

I was not aware of the dress code.

How come you get off the hook? Oh, I'm
not off the hook.

Wow, that is... Glorious. You look good.
I know. I stand corrected.

Hey.

By the way, how did it go with Tina?

Oh, well, you know, she saved the day.
But listen, I learned that she lost her

husband recently.

Did you know that?

No. Yeah.

Oh, that's awful.

Yeah, so I'm hoping that there's
something we can do to maybe cheer her

little. There she is. Hi, Tina.

Hi. Hey, we're just about to get
started.

Hi.

These are great.

This looks fantastic.

It was the night before Christmas. And
all through the house.

Not a creature was stirring.

Not even a mouse. The stockings were
hung.

By the chimney with care. In hopes that
St. Nicholas would soon be there.

Happy Christmas to all. And to all a
good night.

Mr.

Santa, can I give you a message?

Of course, little girl.

I'm going to my grandma's for Christmas,
and I wanted you to have my address so

you could find me.

As long as you've been a good little
girl, Santa will find you no matter

you are.

I've been good, Santa, I promise.

He's so good with them.

Ah, then you'll be on my nice list. Now
don't forget to leave some cookies out

for Santa.

Okay, well, I think we have one last
story.

Actually... Could I read something?

Sure, by all means.

Thank you.

Hi, kids.

I'd like to share a story that my
husband and I always enjoyed during the

holidays.

A long time ago, in a gingerbread land,
there were two elves.

Merry Christmas.

Hey, Anthony.

Ryan. Hi. What are you up to?

Oh, I am just exploring and meeting new
people. Ah, well, you know, soon you'll

know everything about them. They'll know
everything about you.

The nature of a small town. But did that
bother you?

I don't know. It took me a couple days
to get acclimated, but now I kind of

forward to running into a familiar face.
Case in point, yourself.

You know, I haven't completely gotten my
bearings yet, so if you think of any

gems I should see, please let me know.
Actually, I haven't gotten fully

reacquainted with Angel Falls yet.

It's been a while since I thought about
all the details.

That's a complicated thing about
memories, isn't it?

Sometimes it seems easier to avoid them
rather than face the pain they can

cause. Yeah, I've certainly been guilty
of that.

But when we do that, we miss out on all
the joy those memories can also bring.

Right? Yeah, that's true.

Well, have a great day. Thank you.

I wanted to return this.

Oh. Finished it already?

And enjoyed it, no less. Yeah? Now you
gotta let me recommend something.

Okay, fine. Fair is fair.

Oh, really?

Yeah. Okay. In that case, I'll have a
pile of sci -fi books and action movies

your desk by tomorrow.

Okay, you can bring one thing.

Fine.

Gosh, the Christmas celebrations Tina
described in her book are so elaborate.

Yeah, I know.

Which... It's ironic seeing how we've
had to convince her to come to any

seasonal event.

No, I have an idea. What are you doing
tomorrow?

No plans.

All right.

Should we get this tree to the car?

Yes. Okay.

Do you take the saw off?

You know what?

I've never been an athlete. Oh, yeah.

I know. I remember you in gym class. I'm
not going to lie. A toddler could catch

better than you could.

You know what? I handed out that water
like a pro.

You're good at everything you do.

So, what are you into these days besides
working for the press?

You know, museums, concerts, theater.

Actually, I go to New York a lot to
catch the new show.

What?

You go to New York? You don't call me?

I'm always in and out so fast.

Next time you should call me, I'll go to
a show with you.

I mean, unless you got somebody else
that you'd rather go with.

Are you asking me if I have a boyfriend?

No, I don't.

He's been kind of unlucky in love.

I've actually kind of given up looking
for that special person, so... Yeah.

Yeah, I get that. It's hard to find
somebody who really understands you and

can trust.

Have you?

Found someone? I mean... No.

Maybe someday.

Yeah, we can't all be lucky like Tina.

Seems like Lawrence was her ideal match.

Yeah.

Well, should we try this again?

Yeah. Okay. All right. Lift with the
legs.

I believe in you.

One of us does.

What is all this?

We're here to give the house a Christmas
makeover. Yeah, we figured anyone who

could depict the perfect Christmas
deserves one herself.

There's really no need to do this. Oh,
yes, there is.

You deserve the full holiday experience.
Yeah, and we're going to take care of

everything. It's our way of saying thank
you for all the joy you brought us this

season. So I guess you're coming inside
today.

I thought he was worried he'd get stuck
listening to all my stories. Well, the

truth is that I thought it would be hard
to come into the house after all this

time, but I think I'm ready.

Okay. Let's do this.

That's perfect.

Yeah, right? Look at this. Look.

Adorable. Mama and baby.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

Being in here brings back a lot of
memories.

Our family shared so many happy times
here over the years.

Well, feel free to look around.

Hey, you were right, by the way.

This, uh...

popcorn string really makes for some
tasty decor.

I tried to tell you.

Aw.

What a beautiful couple.

Hey, was that one taking an angel fall?

It was.

Lawrence grew up here.

Is that why you came back to town?

Yeah. Being here makes me feel closer to
him.

I know what you mean.

Keeping in touch with Leslie, that's
Hannah's mom, has always been important

me.

Makes me feel closer to town.

I didn't realize that.

Angel Falls seems like an idyllic place
to grow up.

Lawrence loved it here.

And you, do you think you'll make it
your permanent home?

I'm not sure anywhere is going to feel
like home to me.

Well, when it feels right, you'll know
you're home.

Yeah, you know, maybe you just need to
explore the town some more and figure

why Lawrence loved it so much.

Like you said, in memories for
Christmas.

Home isn't a place on the map, it's a...

Feeling in your heart. You do have a way
with words.

I used to, anyway.

I'm afraid the proverbial ink has run
dry.

Well, then, maybe you'd like to read
something that Hannah's worked on. She's

amazing fiction editor.

That doesn't surprise me.

You read novels from the press? Yeah,
your mom sends me copies. You have a

instinct. I can tell. Yeah, but, I mean,
we don't have any sci -fi.

I know, but I want to support you.

Support the press, I mean.

Well, um, thanks.

We should, uh, finish decorating the
tree. Yeah. I'll be right back.

Did I say something to upset her again?

I don't know.

Wow.

That's beautiful.

Lawrence's old family heirloom.

Who wants to put it on the tree?

Oh, no. We couldn't. No.

Here, here. You do the honors.

Hi, Maxine.

First off, I want to thank you for the
interview and the opportunity.

Well, your resume was extremely
impressive, and the reference we

pages was glowing.

Well, that's good to hear.

As for us, we have hundreds of employees
across multiple offices nationwide.

You'll be reporting to a team of project
managers, marketing execs, creative

directors, and we'll have an excellent
support staff at your disposal should

need them.

Good morning, Hannah.

You're looking chipper.

You were right, by the way.

Can you be more specific?

Well, Ryan and I spent some time with
Tina without any agenda, and she really

opened up.

So can we classify it as a successful
experience?

Yeah, I think we can.

And it was such an honor, you know,
learning more about her. I mean,

because I'm such a fan of her work. You
know, maybe you can apply this new

philosophy towards others.

You know, actually, Ryan opened up, too,
and he's... surprisingly skillful tree

trimmer, by the way.

It sounds like you made a good team.

You know, joining forces to collaborate
can be an excellent idea.

Well, well.

Hey. I would have thought you would have
finished all your Christmas shopping by

now. Oh, mostly, but I wanted to get the
perfect gift for my parents, so I had

to buy and return a few times.

What about that whole it's the thought
that counts thing? Oh, come on. That is

something that people with no gift
-giving imagination say.

Wow, that is harsh.

But true. Yeah, true.

I hope my aunt and uncle like what I'm
sending them.

I'll give you a consultation on your
parents' gift. On the house.

On the gift?

Uh, no.

But, uh, listen, um, would you be
willing to walk me through what you

for the bigger financial department?

I thought you would never ask.

Listen, I'm not sure that I'm willing to
take the risk on that kind of

expansion, but I would like the full
picture.

What are you so worried about?

Rolling the dice and putting the entire
company in financial jeopardy. No big

deal.

Hannah, you are so talented, and you're
passionate about your job.

There's no reason that you can't take it
to the next level and be successful.

I don't know. I'm pretty content with
things the way they are. Are you

or are you just afraid to put yourself
out there?

Because even if Tina doesn't come on
board, there are other writers you can

foster.

Anyone would be happy to work with you.

Wow, that's really kind of you to say.

Um, listen, I read that statistical
thing that you emailed me.

Oh, yeah, and?

And the numbers added up.

Pun intended.

You know, you're really savvy with
numbers.

Wait, wait, wait, wait.

Was that a compliment?

No.

Consider it your early Christmas gift,
okay? Thank you. You're so kind.

You know, I think I might overhaul this
door after the holidays.

Change things up a bit. You should ask
Ryan for tips on what to do with your

display.

Okay.

Interesting. What? Why is that
interesting?

You don't want any suggestions?

I'm just surprised that you're
suggesting Ryan to me.

Oh, well, you know, he's not so bad
after all.

It's a Christmas miracle.

Oh, hey, that's actually on the... You
did convince me about popcorn.

A woman of her word.

Yeah, and you know what?

Two muffins as well. Wow, thank you.

Yeah.

Would you excuse me for a sec? Yeah, of
course.

Hiya.

Hi, Maxine. Good to hear from you. Ryan,
congratulations.

We'd love to offer you the position.

That's amazing.

Thank you so much.

Can I let you know?

Okay. But either way, I'm going to need
an answer before Christmas.

Of course. I understand.

And thanks again.

Hey, here you go.

Thank you. Yeah.

Okay?

Yeah, it was just the software company.
They had a few more questions.

Promising, right?

I think so.

What do you think of this new
development?

There's plenty of time before Christmas.

Everything is going to work out just as
it should.

I have some great news.

Okay, well, don't leave me hanging.

These are the last documents to go.

Really?

I thought the process was going to take
more time. I knew you were anxious to be

done with it, so I had a few things
expedited.

The signings.

All right.

And then, um, what happens next?

Now the estate belongs to you, so if you
want to sell the house, the decision is

yours. And if you want, you can head
back to New York for Christmas like you

planned.

Well, this is great news.

Hey, honey.

Hi. What's up?

Well, two things.

First, I've decided to be more welcoming
of Ryan's feedback.

He and I are actually meeting later to
discuss the options for the press, and

then I will be ready to present my
proposal for next year's slate.

Terrific. What's the second thing?

Are you free to come over tomorrow?

Sure.

What's the agenda? No agenda, just
family time.

Sounds wonderful.

Everything all right?

Actually, I'm not sure.

Between you and me, I got a job offer
from the software company.

Oh.

Does this mean that you'll be headed
back to New York?

Yeah, I guess soon.

I got my apartment there. I got this new
job waiting for me. It just seems

like the most sensible thing to do.

The sensible thing isn't always the
right thing.

What do you want to do?

Um, I don't know.

I've just been going through the motions
for so long, I haven't really stopped

to think about it.

Well, sometimes it helps to bounce ideas
off another person.

Yeah, that's not really my style.

Just, uh, I've been relying on myself
for so long, I... I

don't even remember to ask other people
for advice.

Well, suit yourself.

But it can be refreshing to put your
guard down, let someone else in.

Welcome to my humble abode.

Thank you.

Chocolate?

Yeah, that would be great.

So just to confirm, you like books,
right?

Just my favorite thing.

Yeah, me too.

They've always given me a lot of
comfort.

Is that why you applied to Pages?

Uh, well, every time I would visit my
aunt and uncle, my face would always be

a book, trying to keep my mind off
things.

And then, um, one day my uncle suggested
that I turn it into something

productive. One day you're studying
business, and then all of a sudden you

my dream job.

Dream job?

What? I applied for everything in New
York.

Any excuse not to return to Angel Falls
and have to live in that house.

Yeah, but... Come on, Ryan, you knew how
much that job meant to me.

Well, I asked the interviewer about you.

They said you were amazing, but that all
you could talk about was returning to

the press. I thought you'd turned it
down.

Are you serious?

No, they never even offered it to me.

I didn't know that.

Wow, I thought you just... dazzled them
with your interview skills.

You know, I've actually been holding
this against you for a really long time.

I wish you would have said something.

I feel horrible.

No, I feel horrible. I just, I don't
know, I was embarrassed.

You know, I felt like I was in second
place. I just thought things came so

to you.

No, trust me, they did not.

But in all fairness,

I should have talked to you before I
applied, so... No, no, hey, you've had a

lot going on back then, and I completely
understand how overwhelmed you must

have been. Yeah, I was, but... I would
never do anything to hurt you.

I'm just sorry that you've had that
impression of me for so long.

No, I'm sorry I painted you as a villain
this whole time.

You know what?

You... are just like the protagonist
from Poinsettia Lane.

Wait, wait. You had time to read more of
Tina's book?

Yeah, I actually have a confession to
make.

Um, I've read all her books.

Are you serious?

Well, don't you remember who introduced
you to her work?

Oh, my gosh. I... I

completely forgot your mom gave me this.

I miss her.

Both of them.

Yeah. So, Tina, how do you just say you
liked her books?

Well, when I found out that Tina was my
tenant, I didn't want to bring it up

with her because I didn't want to
embarrass her. So I just kind of put it

and everything just sort of spiraled out
of control.

Wait, are you telling me that Ryan
McDonald has insecurities?

Hannah.

Everyone does.

Well, you never seemed insecure to me.

Well, then my efforts must have paid
off.

I don't know what to say. This is just a
lot to take in. Yeah.

Do you want to go for a walk?

Yeah.

Sure.

With your creative vision and my cost
-effective strategy, this could totally

work. You know, it does make a lot of
sense.

Probably should have consulted you a few
days ago.

Oh, oh.

Yeah.

Hey, how are things going? Did you
settle things with the software company?

Not yet. We're still in talks.

It's the job that you want there, right?

I don't even know.

What do you think?

I don't know. I think you should do
whatever makes you feel the most

and inspired.

You make it sound so easy.

Because it is.

I mean, do you think the software
company is going to do that for you?

Not sure, but probably not.

Figure it out.

Just follow your heart. Listen, can we
hop in there really quick?

Yeah, for sure.

Great. I need to pick up some things for
the toy drive.

Oh, that's tonight?

Yeah. Oh, I've got to get something,
too. Thank you for reminding me. What

you do without me?

I'd like to welcome everyone to our
annual toy drive.

If you've brought a contribution, please
take it to the donations table.

And if you're here to get crap, your
station will be free.

There you go.

That'll keep you warm. Okay, great.

Hey, check it out.

Tina. Hey. So good to see you out.

Well, Hannah gave me her number, and I
invited her to come along.

You know, it turns out that Loris and
Gloria knew Lawrence when they were

growing up.

Oh, yeah. And he conducted the craziest.

experiments in science class. I would
have loved to have met him.

Those look great.

Aren't they? He's a fastidious rapper.

And quite the storyteller, as you can
imagine.

We're going to do Poinsettia Lane in our
next book club.

Hey, you two, why don't you join us?

Yes, sure. You rap in all ribbons? That
sounds like a plan.

All right.

Let's get you set up.

Okay. Hey,

guys.

Mind if I snap a pic of you two for the
Angel Falls Gazette? Sure. Okay.

Have fun.

That could be the cover of my next book.

I mean, if there was a next book.

You too, and Merry Christmas.

Hannah, oh, something troubling you?

Have you ever misread a situation only
to find out years later that you were

completely wrong?

As a matter of fact, yes, on more than
one occasion.

In this case, is the truth better or
worse than you first thought?

Better, but also really surprising.

Well, if you're asking for my advice, I
think I'll need a few more details.

It's about Ryan.

You know we go way back, right?

Yeah, I gathered that, yes.

Well, all this time I've been blaming
him for something that he has nothing to

do with, and the insecurities have been
in my head. I just never realized how

much it was affecting me.

Insecurities have a way of making us
afraid of taking risks, but sometimes

right risk is worth it for the right
reward.

Though afraid of failure that I've been
holding myself back.

Yeah, but see, you have the awareness
now.

So, you can stop blaming Ryan and face
your self -doubts head -on instead.

Hey.

Hey. Tina said you'd be dropping by.

Yeah, uh, you know, Tina's giving me a
baking lesson.

Well, just so you know, I'm available to
sample anything you may need.

Noted. Hey, you didn't respond to my
text, by the way. I invited you over to

place tonight. I'm having my parents
over for a pre -Christmas dinner.

Yeah, I didn't want to impose.

Don't be ridiculous.

Come on, you're basically an honorary
pressman.

Okay. Well, can I at least bring my
famous I -bought -it -at -the -grocery

-store Christmas ham?

You know, I was hoping you would.

Hey, stop distracting my new students.

Okay. I'll leave you to it. I like
shortbread. Okay.

See you later.

Hey.

I made us some tea.

Oh. And I thought we would start with
gingerbread today.

Oh, perfect. That sounds good. Hopefully
I can impress Ryan with my gingerbread

making skills.

You want to tell me what's going on
between you two?

There's nothing to tell.

Oh, honey.

I may have quit the game, but I've been
a professional romantic for over two

decades. I know flirtation when I sense
it. Okay, well, I regret to inform you

that your senses are way off.

Okay. I should say I'm not convinced.

Look, it is true, okay? I was hoping
that I'd meet someone like the leading

in your books, but I'm just not sure
that the thoughtful, generous heroes you

describe exist in real life.

Well... My leading men might be
embellished and they might be put in

circumstances, but they were all rooted
in reality.

Based on Lawrence?

A lot of the time, yes.

Well, I'm just saying that I've never
found a man that measures up to your

There will never be another like him.

He was my everything.

He was my beginning, my middle.

Wow.

You know, I'll tell you, no one enjoys a
good story more than I do. But

sometimes you do have to put down your
book so you can see what's right in

of you.

Hey, what are you doing? tomorrow. My
family's hosting a party for the press.

Isn't that an office event?

Technically, yeah, but I mean, we invite
everyone and we would love for you to

be there.

You're very kind.

What is that? Outcast. Okay.

Yeah. I told you I'm not good at baking.

This was wonderful, honey.

I could not eat another bite.

Listen,

I know that I didn't want to talk about
business tonight, but there is something

I want to say.

I've been afraid of taking a leap at the
press, but after a lot of encouragement

and collaboration, I think I'm ready.

When Ryan first suggested that we expand
the fiction department, I didn't think

it was feasible.

Neither did we.

What do you think now?

Well, after seeing the research, I think
that the company is more than capable

of taking on the challenge.

More than capable.

So what's next?

Okay, if we put our resources together,
I think that we could expand our fiction

department and sign new authors to our
roster.

So no more cookbooks or travel guides?

Well, it's a bigger risk, but with a
bigger reward.

And I think it's the right choice,
creatively and financially.

So if you say you're sure, I say

let's do it.

We can tell everybody at the party
tomorrow.

Thanks, Mom.

Okay. Well, that was fun, don't you
think?

Why do you sound so surprised?

Your parents are great.

Lucky to have them.

Yeah, well, I'm sorry you haven't had
the support that I've had.

Oh, well, I know it's not the same, but
my aunt and uncle have always been there

for me if I need somebody to talk to.

Yeah, well, so am I.

I mean, if you want to.

I just may take you up on that.

Well, I'll leave you to it.

Oh, hang on.

Oh, no.

What?

I didn't get you anything.

No, it's okay.

You know, it's... Are you sure? Yeah,
it's... Look, it's...

Just a little something for you to
remember the town.

I just want you to know that, you know,
you can always come home to Angel Falls

if you want to.

Do you like it?

I love it.

You know, it's early. Do you want to get
a hot chocolate?

Yeah.

That sounds good.

You know, you really should get the full
Angel Falls experience.

You all right?

I'm okay.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You two lovebirds ready for a ride. Oh,
we're not all.

Sure. You

know

what? If I end up at this software
company, I'm really going to miss this

Eh?

Well, I realize that...

You're so passionate about your job
because You love it. Yeah, I want that

for myself Really?

Yeah Well, I think that's great. I mean
Everyone should do what they appreciate

most I see that now I think that you

have inspired me To be inspired

So, thank you for that.

Well, you know, you encouraged me to get
out of my comfort zone, so thanks goes

both ways.

Thanks for riding with us, folks.

Hey, you two.

Hey. Why do you all look so serious?

We're just a little sad about Tina.

Why? What happened? She left Angel
Falls.

No, we have to talk to her. She's
already booked on a 9 p .m. bus to New

But what are we going to do?

I think she's making a mistake.

Anthony. Hello, my friend.

Oh, you both look quite upset. Is
everything all right? Not really. We

found out Tina's leaving town with only
three days till Christmas.

She won't answer our phone calls.

I mean...

I don't know. Maybe we were being too
pushy. Do you think we drove her away?

Sometimes an impulsive reaction can
really be a mask for something

Well, that's right.

I know she was putting up walls because
she was heartbroken, but... I don't

think Tina retired because she has
nothing left to write. It just hurt her

much. Do you think we still have time to
catch her?

It's worth a shot.

Okay.

No, we missed it. I just wish... Why?

I don't know. I just really wish we
could have been there for her. You know,

just a little more.

Are you two taking a trip?

You're not on the bus.

No, I decided to take the next one.

I was actually just coming to find you.

After all you've done for me, I couldn't
leave without saying proper goodbye.

Well, do you have to leave at all?

I'm sorry. Being here for Christmas
without Lawrence is just too painful.

Tina, don't you think Christmas is going
to be hard without Lawrence, no matter

where you are?

Running isn't the answer.

It's taken me over a decade to figure
that out for myself.

We think that you should stay here and
be a part of this community.

I just, I don't know where I belong now.

You belong in Angel Falls.

Being in Lawrence's hometown has just
brought up so many memories for me.

Now you can face those memories and
remember all the wonderful times that

had together.

And we know you miss Lawrence, but Tina,
you deserve to be surrounded by people

who care about you.

Well, you've rendered this writer
speechless.

No one should be alone for the holidays.

Lawrence would say the same thing.

Boy, when you two team up, you're
certainly persuasive.

Does that mean that you're going to
stay?

I should at least stay for a while.

Well, then, first order of business on
the calendar is our party tomorrow.

I wouldn't miss it.

We welcome you to the Printed Press
Christmas party.

We've had an exceptional year and our
community has grown closer than ever.

We've seen some new faces and some old
friends returning.

At the Printed Press, our team and our
supporters mean so much to us.

So on behalf of the Pressman family and
everyone at the Printed Press, here's to

a happy holiday and an exceptional new
year.

So that's the offer from the software
company?

Yes. It's very generous, and there's a
potential for growth.

They must really want you on their team.

Not that I blame them.

Thank you.

And they want me to come in and sort
things out with HR immediately.

You believe that?

It's very difficult to walk away from an
opportunity like this.

Yes, it sure is.

So, I don't know, I gotta get out of
here soon and sort things out.

Are you okay? What's going on?

It doesn't matter. It's my call about
celebrating the press and the holidays.

You pulled off a terrific party, Hannah.

Oh, thank you, Gloria.

My son wrote me this tweet card.

I think you should read it. Honestly, I
think we may have another budding writer

for you to check in to.

Perfect.

Sorry to interrupt. Can I steal Hannah
for a second?

She's all yours.

Hey. What is it?

I know you're busy, but everybody's
going to get eggnog at the square later,

I was wondering if we could grab a
drink.

It's been kind of a long day.

It's kind of important. I would really
like to talk to you.

You know what? I think I already know
what you're going to say.

You do?

Yeah, you didn't think I'd find out what
you told my mother?

Oh, yeah, but I wanted to be the one to
tell you.

Well, it's disappointing.

I mean, I thought you really changed
your perspective.

Uh, what? What are you talking about?

I mean, you told me that you wanted to
be inspired by what you did.

Were you just mocking me? No, I meant
every word I said. You've been an

inspiration to me.

You just tell me that you've been
offered the job at the software company.

I mean, I thought we were really
starting to open up to each other.

I just, I wanted to have it all sorted
out before I told you about it.

Oh. Well, it's all sorted out now. I'm
sure you can't wait to get back to New

York.

And you know what? It's completely fine.
You know why you couldn't turn it down?

I mean, you love being practical in
business.

I don't think that's fair.

Is everything all right?

Yeah.

Yeah.

It's fine.

I actually have to go.

I'll see you around, Hannah.

Making another field call on me?

The clock is ticking.

Think you'll have this all straightened
out in time?

Christmas is still two days away.

Sometimes you have to have vision.

Everyone's having a wonderful time,
don't you think?

Totally.

Wow, you sound the opposite of festive.

I just think Ryan made the wrong
decision about the new job.

You think he should have accepted it?

Wait, what?

I thought he had. He was going on and on
to Mom about it. No, he wasn't.

He asked my advice.

Ultimately, he decided it wasn't for
him. But he said he couldn't wait to

Angel Falls. I thought he was just
waiting to wrap up on the paperwork.

We finished all that days ago.

He chose to stay in town.

With you.

No, I... I gotta go. I gotta find him.

He's already left town.

Hi. Hi.

Why aren't you at the party? I'm just on
my way there myself.

I have to go back to New York.

You're leaving now?

You don't want to be here for Christmas?

No, not anymore.

If you see Hannah, would you please give
that to her for me?

I will, but you could give it to her
yourself.

No, I don't think she wants anything
from me.

I should go.

Ryan! Yeah.

You the one that told me running wasn't
the answer.

Are you really going to leave without
telling Hannah how you feel?

Well, we should get cracking on a list
of writers for next year.

Actually, I may have a few names for
you, including mine.

Tina Hayek. These are my parents, Leslie
and Lowell. It's so lovely meeting you,

Tina.

Likewise. Pleasure.

I've heard all about Hannah's vision for
the press, and, well, if you'll have

me, I'd like to be a part of it.

With senior unretiring?

I am.

And I want to stay in Angel Falls.

I was thinking about writing a romance
based on my relationship with Lawrence.

I think that's a great idea.

This is great news.

Enjoy the party and we'll firm up the
details in a minute.

Right.

Wow.

And this is for you. Oh.

a list of emerging writers?

Ryan really believes in you.

He just dropped that off at the house.

Wait, he hasn't left town yet?

No, I tried to convince him to stay, but
he wouldn't listen.

You should go here.

Yeah.

I was about to go, but... There's
something I have to say before I do.

Me first, please.

I know you didn't take the job.

I misunderstood everything.

Sorry I didn't tell you about the offer.

I didn't know if you'd react the way I
hoped.

What were you hoping I'd say?

That I should turn it down.

And that I belonged here in Angel Falls.

Well, you do belong here in Angel Falls.

And, Ryan, I'm so sorry for what I said.
I was hurt because I thought you were

going to leave without saying anything.

I wouldn't do that.

I know.

Because you're right.

I do jump to conclusions.

Even after I laid into you so unfairly,
don't give that with Tina for me.

It's because I want to support you.

And I always have.

Well, what did you want to say to me?

That you are an extraordinary person.

And that all the inspiration I've been
looking for is right here with you.

You're coming back.

As fast as I can.

Well, then I'm really happy that I got
to know the real you

because...

The man that I've fallen for.

Did you just say you've fallen for me?
Yeah, I did. And you know what? I think

that I could say the same thing for you.

Anthony, you did it.

Oh, I just provide a little nudge here
and there.

No, you, sir, are a master in the
arbitration of champs.

I'm just happy that Tina found a
Christmas spirit on her way home.

So, Hannah and Ryan, a happy accident?

Really.

Let's just say that while orchestrating
Tina's path, I realized I needed to

enlist some... Extra help and in return,
love.

Simple and pure, yet so complicated.

Anything can happen.

You know, Rafi, I am really going to
miss this place.

Merry Christmas, Ryan.

Merry Christmas, Hannah.

There's a huge hole in the past two
years of my life.

It's like old times.

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