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Have a holly jolly Christmas. It's the best time of the year.

I don't know if there'll be snow to have a cup of cheer.

Have a holly jolly Christmas when you walk down the street.

Say hello to friends you know and everyone you meet.

Oh, the mistletoe hung where you can't see.

Somebody waits for you just so once for me.

Have a holly jolly Christmas and in case you didn't hear.

Oh, by golly, have a holly jolly Christmas this year.

You going to play now?

Oh, hi, Patrick.

I didn't see you at choir yesterday.

My mom moved me to piano.

How come?

Mr. Humphrey says my voice could peel paint.

Then, yeah, I'd go to piano.

There are so many people here. I'm really nervous.

You're so good. Why would you be nervous?

I'm playing in front of all these people. What if I mess up?

Just keep swinging.

What? That's what my dad always says.

No matter what curveballs come at you, you have to just keep swinging.

But that's a baseball reference. Sure, but it still works.

Come on, Kate. We're ready.

Good luck.

Thanks.

Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to present our last performer for this

and my granddaughter, Kate Malone.

Grandpa Joe, so I promised I'd call you after the audition.

And? They won't make offers until Monday, but I felt like I was totally in

zone. I mean, I think it was my best audition yet. That's my girl.

I knew all that hard work would pay off. I can't believe it.

My Katie in the Rocky Mountain Philharmonic.

Oh, Grandma would be so proud.

I haven't gotten it yet.

But you will. I know it.

I'm going to go online right now and buy front row seats for their Christmas

concert opening night.

Oh, I love you, Grandpa. Thank you for the confidence.

I'll call you. Oh, thanks. I appreciate it.

I love you, too.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Are you okay?

Oh, I'm sorry. My case got caught in the door.

As you can see here, when the door closed on your hand, You dislocated the

proximal interphalangeal joint here and fractured ring and pinky fingers here

and here.

I know it sounds really bad, but you're going to be fine.

Will I be able to play again? Not for another six weeks. It'll take that long

for the fractures to heal. But after some targeted physical therapy, you

recover fully.

I haven't gone six days without playing the violin. What am I going to do for

six weeks?

Not much until that splint comes off.

But in the meantime, just enjoy the holidays.

You realize that the holidays and the violin go hand in hand for me.

Let's just focus on this one hand for now.

Oh, and tell Barb and Phil hello for me.

I'll give them your back. Thank you.

See you in six weeks.

You must be excited to finally get your splint taken off.

Yeah, I can't wait.

Six weeks without playing is just crazy.

You'll be back to your old self in no time.

What is it?

Tonight's opening night of the Philharmonic Christmas show. I would

playing. I know, sweetie.

But there's always next year.

Besides. I'm sure there are plenty of other orchestras that would be lucky to

snap you up.

Thanks, Mom.

You know, it's been so wonderful having you here these past few weeks. I'm sure

sorry about the reason, but it's been so nice having you back in the store.

I don't know what I'm going to do when you go back to Denver.

You'll be fine without me.

You are the best store manager this family has ever seen.

Do you think we have enough trees, Dad?

Oh, don't worry. I got more out of the car.

What about this one?

This one?

That's okay if you like crooked branches.

You're a crooked branch.

You're a crooked branch.

No, no, no, no, no. Please, come on. No snowballs.

Please. Whoa, look at this one.

Buddy, you are way too short to decorate this tree.

Okay, all right.

I'm going to go pay for it. You try and get on top of the car. You serious?

I feel like it's a little... It's a little crooked.

It isn't, right? A little to the right?

Oh, you guys, it's wonderful.

They didn't have any taller ones?

Unfortunately... I picked it. It was the best one.

It's perfect.

Thanks, Auntie Tess.

How's that?

Mm -hmm. Does that look good?

Yeah. All right.

Decorate it?

Yeah.

Hey, Mom, did you eat? Oh, don't fuss.

I know. I'm making sure you're okay.

Did you, uh...

Did you do your exercises today? If you consider mixing the frosting for the

Christmas cookies, then yes.

That tree is really a beauty.

Mom's here!

Thanks for your help with Gavin.

You know Anne couldn't do this without you. Well, I also happen to enjoy it.

Besides, that's what you do for family, right? Maybe it's time you consider

having one of your own.

My own what?

Christmas tree?

What's everyone throwing things at me today?

Oh, hey, Gavin, did you forget something?

One last time.

Hi. Thank you so much for helping out.

Oh, yeah, sure. No, we had fun.

How's everything at the restaurant?

Super busy with Christmas booking.

It's a testament to your fantastic food.

And delicious dessert. Mm -hmm. How about you?

Have you heard back from Hans and Hart yet?

No, still waiting to hear. I don't know. I'm getting a little nervous now. I

applied months ago.

Do you really have to go?

Why can't you just stay?

doctor here, Kevin.

That's okay. He's just worried he's going to miss his favorite cousin is

We can still video chat all the time and I would still come home and visit on

the holidays, okay?

That's what I'm talking about.

Well, they'd be crazy not to hire you.

Hope you're right.

All right.

Let's go, kiddo.

Bye, guys. Bye.

Bye. See you, Ted.

How does it feel?

Stiff. That's normal.

Can you spread your fingers for me?

Make a fist.

Point up.

Point down.

Point to the geographic North Pole.

Just kidding.

Even a magnetic compass couldn't do that.

Festive fun fact.

Easy does it. The splints are off, but you're just at the beginning of your

recovery.

It's just, I know I asked you this last time, but do you think I'll be able to

play at the same level as before my injury?

Well, it's hard to say now, but we'll know more in time.

Physical therapy will be key.

Now, luckily for you, we have an amazing DPT right here at the clinic.

If anyone can get you back to 100%, he will.

Well, I'm anxious to get started.

How about tomorrow, 10 .30?

That's perfect.

I like your socks, by the way. People love them. They help keep me in the

spirit.

They're very festive.

I got this tie, too.

Gingerbread latte for Kate. Thank you.

Are you sleeping?

Hello. I've never seen anyone sleep standing up before, but I learned in

it's called narcolepsy.

I think you mean narcolepsy.

I don't think so.

No, okay. Well, I was just listening to the music.

Do you always listen to music with your eyes closed?

Not always, but sometimes I think it helps me hear the music better. You

try it.

I hear piano and violin.

Yeah.

And someone just sneezed over there.

So you have good ears.

I'm Gavin. What's your name?

Kate Malone, the violin virtuoso.

Patrick Walsh, the tone -deaf choir boy.

So Kate Malone is of the famous Malone Music Store here in Boulder. They used

throw the most epic Christmas party.

Cool. Pure candy cane hot chocolates with sprinkles and double extra whipped

cream for Gavin.

Yes!

Double extra whipped cream. The way the kid likes it.

It's been what, like... Too many years. Too many years. How's music treating

you? It's good, good. Yeah, busy.

Yeah? I mean, it sounds like you're really in demand.

Does it?

You travel with these big touring shows all over the country. Yeah. Now, you're

world famous here in Boulder. You realize that, right?

True. I didn't even recognize you without the violin, Kate.

I, uh, yeah, gave it the day off. So what brings you back to Boulder?

Um, I, uh...

I mean, it's the holidays. Yeah, I was just visiting.

Nice. Yeah, what about you? Just, yeah.

Yeah? Same.

That's perfect.

Your grandfather?

Grandpa Joe just moved to Florida after Grandma passed, and he's having a blast.

He loves it there. Double -X cream with sprinkles, just how you like it.

Just like you love it.

You mean how you like it? What? What?

I said, uh, I said, oh, great to see you.

It was great to see you, yeah.

It was good to meet you. Bye, Kate.

Thanks. See ya.

Way to go, wingman.

That's a wingman.

You ready to wake up?

You know these moles come in different shapes?

No, no, no, no. There are no other shapes for me.

Hey, Mom.

Hey, Dad.

Hey, sweetie.

I'm free.

That's wonderful.

And just in time to help us decorate these beautiful shortbread trees.

How about I just eat them?

None shall resist the call of the Christmas tree shortbread.

I know it sounds crazy, but somehow the tree -shaped ones just taste better than

all the other trees.

Victory. It's mine.

So how'd it go with Dr. Burke?

It was good, I guess.

I'm still having some pain, but I start physical therapy tomorrow.

He said it's important I start using my hand and fingers to try to regain my

flexibility. Well, then, I have just the thing.

More bows?

Okay.

I think you've got this covered, Dad. Don't you think a few more well -placed

bows would really, you know, tie it all together?

Ho, ho, ho!

Grandpa Jones!

Hey, kiddo!

We weren't expecting you for another couple of weeks.

Would you believe I got tired of all that Florida sun.

What? No.

Smells like shark bread in here.

Guilty as charged.

They're not all tree -shaped, are they?

They are. How are you? You look great.

I can't complain.

After all, you're looking at the Martin County Doubles Pickleball Senior Silver

Medalist.

Oh, congrats.

That's two years in a row, isn't it? You know, if it weren't for Monty's lame

serve, we'd have won gold.

Oh, well, next year.

So, uh, what do you think?

You could use more red bows if you can fit them. That is exactly what I was

thinking.

Pardon me, just give me one more moment.

Patrick?

Okay.

Wait, you're my physical dentist.

Wait, why?

I thought you were just visiting.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry. I didn't want to get into the coffee shop.

Sure. I injured my hand like six weeks ago in Denver, and I've just been

with my parents while I recover.

I see.

Yeah. But I had no idea you moved back to Boulder and started a practice, and

you had a son. Oh, no, no, no. I don't have a son.

Gavin is Ann's son. Do you remember? Your cousin, Ann.

Right. Exactly. Okay.

Yeah. And the move went?

Oh, yeah. I'm sorry. I didn't want to get into it either at the coffee shop. I

moved back here last year after my father died. I wanted to be closer to my

That's sweet.

How's she doing? She's good. She's good. She is dealing with a neuromuscular

disease called Charcot -Marie -Tooth or CMT.

CMT.

I've never heard of it. It's the most common disease nobody's ever heard of,

yeah. But it has been progressing these last few years, so she uses a wheelchair

now. Oh, sorry. No, it's good, it's good. She's a fighter.

Yeah, nothing keeps her down.

There is no cure still, but we're doing some new physical therapy, and I have

some braces that hopefully she'll get her walking soon.

Yeah, her favorite time of the year is Christmas, so I know she's going to want

to stroll the market and be all fancy. I remember, I remember.

Actually, I think this is her handiwork, right? Oh, yeah. Oh, I'm telling you.

Yeah, she has a Mr. B. Okay, lovely.

So did you give up your practice in Philadelphia?

More like took a pause.

Okay. Yeah, 10 years in Philly, a divorce.

I'm suddenly not sure where life's going to take me.

I hear you.

Yeah.

Dr. Burke has been great giving me a spot here in the clinic, letting me have

some time to figure it out.

I'm going to stop talking about myself.

Let's take a look at this grizzly hand of yours.

It's not grizzly. Oh, I'll be the judge of that.

Oh, my.

You've got to prepare me for that. That was...

These are the two fingers in trouble, yeah?

Do you have any pain?

Only when I do certain things.

Maybe you don't do those certain things.

Sorry. A little PT humor.

Just relax.

Yeah, that hurts, yeah.

Okay, all right.

Have you tried playing since the splint came off?

Last night, just barely.

Let me guess.

It hurt? It hurt.

Yeah.

It's okay. That's normal.

Okay.

All right.

I'm really scared that I won't be able to play at the same level as before.

You're going to be better than ever.

Okay.

So I want you to practice these three times a day, and then I'll see you on

Thursday. Okay.

Thank you.

Of course.

Reach out if you have any questions, for sure. Is that Kate Malone?

Tess! Hey! Oh, it's so good to see you. How are you? What brings you here?

I hurt my hand in Denver six weeks ago, and Patrick is my physical therapist.

Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Seriously? She hurt her hand, not that you're treating her.

I know.

Wait, he's treating you too, right? He is, and he is quite the taskmaster, but

he is the best.

Yeah, this is what everyone says.

Okay, enough stalling. Come on in. We have some intense core work to do today.

See what I mean?

It's so nice to see you. You too.

Why don't you come for dinner sometime?

I would love to catch up.

That sounds lovely.

How about tonight?

Tonight?

I'm sure she's busy. Sounds great, yeah.

Right.

Great. I won't. Right on. Later for dinner.

Okay. See you. Bye.

It's so beautiful. You are so good at this.

Thanks. It just takes me a little longer than most people, but you can't rush

perfection.

It's true.

And I love the smell of fresh cedar. It smells just like Christmas.

And wreath making, that's the perfect sort of activity for your hands, so I'm

feeling real good about this.

Okay. Now, dinner will be your reward.

Pushy, isn't he?

Oh, he's pushy, yes.

I would be helping you right now, but my world -famous secret meatloaf recipe is

not going to make itself.

Oh, the secret is lots of ketchup.

Mom, I can't believe.

Well, what's it like being a professional musician? It must be

I've been thinking about it my whole life. I mean, I can't even imagine doing

anything else.

I saw you in the show South Pacific a couple of years ago.

You were in the orchestra pit.

Really? Well, I didn't actually see you, but...

I saw your name on the playbill.

Yeah, the last few years I've been working some touring shows to make ends

Life on the road must be a challenge.

Sometimes, but I love playing so much. It totally makes up for it.

And you are so good.

Thank you. I remember how you always used to talk about how much you love the

Philharmonic. Yeah, I still do.

Patrick. Father used to love going to their holiday Christmas concert every

year. We all did, didn't we, hon? Christmas highlight.

My grandpa took me to my first one when I was just about five years old.

Just being there in the gorgeous hall, all dressed up with my grandpa and

beautiful music and all the decorations.

So magical.

And I've been wanting to play on that stage ever since.

Well, I say you heal that hand of yours and get right back on it.

That sounds great.

So, when we're done here tonight, do you think I can take home one of these

beautiful wreaths? Nope.

I think that can be arranged.

Of course.

My daughter will be starting music classes at school.

Let me guess. You need a recorder.

Yes, sir.

I can help you over here.

The pink one is really, really pretty.

It's the best color in the whole store.

Can I try it? Mm -hmm.

We also carry earplugs.

I'll take a box.

Okay, they're on the wall by the piano.

I'll ring you up over here whenever you're ready.

Merry Christmas.

Patrick, what a surprise.

How are you, Phillip?

Hey, stranger.

Barb, it's great to see you again.

You look great.

Doesn't he look great?

Hey, Katie.

What brings you guys in?

Oh, we were heading to the Christmas market, and a little man here wanted to

take a look at some Usable Instruments, so I thought I'd bring him by.

You said you wanted to see Kate.

What? No, that's not what I said. I know I said we'd probably see her, because

this is her store.

I did want to look at the instruments.

Yeah.

Can you play all of these instruments?

Ah, I'm a little rusty on the French horn.

But you're a violin virtuoso, right?

She learned to play violin right here in this store. Can I try?

Sure.

Here, check this out.

Now, first you need a bow.

You know, a lot of people don't know this, but the bow is actually just as

important as the violin itself.

My grandpa always used to tell me that.

The right bow is the key to waking up your violin and unlocking the music.

Here, try.

I hear you hold it like this with the, spread your fingers. There you go. Okay,

go for it.

Hey, fast learner.

So good.

Can you teach me?

Oh, I, uh.

Dad, no, no.

But you know her so well.

Oh. I know.

Well, not at teaching, unfortunately, but I know someone who is.

And I might have to convince him to come out of retirement, though.

Tell him we'll try really hard.

Okay, I'll tell him.

That's very nice of you, Kate.

Thanks so much. Learning at Christmas Farm is at the top of my list. Your

What list?

This one.

Gavin's great big holiday fun list.

Have you checked it twice?

I checked it like a million times. A million times.

Looks like the Christmas market is a close second.

That's where we're going next. We're going to give my mom a Christmas

This is fun.

You don't know it. I could use the little break.

That sounds fun.

Yeah? Yeah.

Great. How's that for being a wingman?

It was good.

It was real good.

Happy that Santa's on his way. Been waiting all year long for Christmas

Day.

You two

are teasing apart.

I like spending time with him.

So his father passed away two years ago, and then I moved back home after my dad

passed.

We just kind of bonded.

It's really nice that you have each other.

I'm sure Anna appreciates it, too.

How is she, by the way?

Oh, she's great.

She's head chef at Maestro's now.

That's amazing.

I know, right?

I'm so proud of her.

I guess when life throws you curveballs, right?

They keep swinging.

You remember that?

Of course.

I'll never forget it.

Look at the giant nutcracker.

It's huge. It's bigger than you.

Mom will love it.

Yeah, she will. I'm going to go pay for it. Go, go pay for it.

But he's got the right idea. We are at the Boulder Christmas Market.

We should be shopping. We should be shopping. Okay, let's do it. What do you

need?

Okay, for starters, I did draw Dr.

Burke for our office Secret Santa.

Okay. So what does he like?

I don't know. I don't know. Maybe it's like a decoration for the office or

something.

I got this.

I got this. What?

Mm -hmm.

Are you serious?

He'll love them.

Trust me. Whatever you say. Whatever you say.

No. Uh -huh. More is more.

Yeah. Okay. Sure. Yes, yes, yes.

I trust you. You feel strongly about this.

All right, who wants to join us and sing along?

You should do it. Come on, you have such a beautiful voice.

Thank you, but no.

Anyone?

Come on, show some Christmas spirit.

Don't.

Don't. Oh, if you don't want me to, I won't. No. I won't do it.

Anyone?

Right here.

I'm sorry I had to. You're terrible.

How about It Came Upon a Midnight Clear?

Sure.

Ready? Yeah.

King. The world in solemn stillness lay

to hear.

I love hearing you play.

Not right now.

What are you talking about?

Remember how you used to tell me that a violin that isn't played goes to sleep

and needs to be woken up?

Yeah, well, this one's like a groggy teenager right now.

Sounds to me like that one's been up already and had his morning coffee.

Well,

I owe it all to you.

Yeah, maybe a little bit.

Grandpa, can I ask you something?

What is it? Would you ever consider giving lessons again?

I don't think so. I'm retired.

But it's for someone special.

I don't do it anymore, Kate.

I know that it's hard for you, but I miss seeing you in the store.

We all do.

Don't you miss our Christmas parties, Grandpa?

Oh, of course.

We always had such a blast.

But ever since Grandma passed, it's just not the same.

She was the life of the party.

And I'd give anything to hear her sing again.

Especially when you played for her.

Well, if you can't find the time for a lesson, I understand.

But at least come by the store more often.

Please.

I'll think about it.

No. How about a little Ave Maria?

I'll try.

We are pleased to inform you that you are among the final applicants for the

petition. We appreciate your patience as we make our final decision.

You're looking good on your feet there.

That better not be decaf. No, I learned my lesson last time.

Thanks.

Okay, show me some knee extension.

So, how are things with Kate?

With Kate?

What do you mean? Come on, this is me you're talking to.

It's nothing.

Nice seeing her again, reconnecting.

But, you know, I'm not getting ahead of myself.

Okay, now the left foot.

What does that mean?

It means the one that's not the right foot.

She works on the road. Music is her life.

I need to figure out what I want.

And what do you want?

Right now I want a caramel apple strudel.

Ooh.

Good choice. Save some for me.

Oh, no, no, no, no. I want to see some marching.

Just me.

Oh, Grandpa.

Been a while since I've given a lesson. Need to prepare.

Really?

Oh, and look what I found rummaging around back there.

Is this my old home? Oh, no.

Don't get all sentimental on me.

Can't take tears this early in the morning.

Grandpa, I remember the day you gave this to me.

It was the best Christmas ever.

Well, this thing is dead asleep, huh? Well, maybe there's a kid out there who

could wake it up for us.

Very good.

Gently with the bow.

That's it.

Index finger here.

You got it.

It almost sounds like jingle bells.

All right, Mr. Gavin, that's enough for today. I think you've got plenty to work

on for next time.

Thanks for the lesson, Grandpa Joe. My pleasure.

You're a natural.

Okay, come on, young Mozart. The North Pole Express waits for no one.

The North Pole Express?

It's on my list.

Top five, in fact.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah. Does anybody want to come with us?

Kate? Grandpa Joe? You go.

I'll hold down the fort till you folks get back.

Yeah? You sure? You kind of have to come. I have to go.

You're on the Christmas list.

I added you.

Well, if I'm on the list.

Hey, looks like you're on the list.

Okay, we better get going already.

Bye, Grandpa.

Thanks so much.

Goodbye, Grandpa Joe.

Have fun.

This may have been on Gavin's list, but I may have planted the seed. This is my

favorite thing to do as a kid.

Adorable. I just believe I never rode the train growing up.

You were always busy practicing.

Yeah. I'm telling you there are perks to being an underachiever like me.

Okay. Dr.

Walsh.

My dad and I, we probably rode this. We just rode it over and over again. Yeah.

Probably a thousand times we rode this thing. I'm not joking.

It's fun passing on the tradition.

Yeah. He's going to love it.

Yeah. I'm really excited to see it.

Kevin,

where should we sit?

Definitely the caboose.

Thank you for getting Grandpa to give him a lesson today. I appreciate it.

of course. I think he enjoyed it even more than Gavin did. Yeah?

Good.

You know, he visits from Florida all the time, but today was the first day he

was actually at the store since Grandma passed three years ago.

Aw, is that why you guys stopped doing the Christmas party?

It's hard for him being there without her, especially at Christmas.

Yeah. I'm so glad that you convinced him to teach again.

Yeah, me too.

I can't tell you how happy it made me to see him there today. It's like he never

left. He is so proud of you.

If you do audition for Phil Harmonic, I bet you he would move back from Florida

just to watch your entire season.

Actually, I've been afraid to tell you. A while back, I mustered up the courage

to audition.

You did?

Yeah. What happened?

It was amazing. I mean, I don't think I've ever played that well.

And then I hurt my hand the same day.

Yeah. Oh, man.

That must have been heartbreaking.

It was. I mean, especially when they offered me the job and I had to tell

couldn't take it.

I'm sorry, Kate.

Thank you.

I mean, it took me so many years to gain confidence, to audition.

I just kind of feel like I lost my chance.

You know, even if I do heal, I may never play like that again.

I bet you'll keep trying.

The Kate Malone I knew would never give up.

Hey, Patrick, we're almost to Candy Cane Crossing.

Can I get a few more?

You're finished already, bud?

I'm nine.

I got you, bud.

Can you get a peppermint for me while you're at it? Yeah. Okay, thanks.

That was awesome. It was awesome.

Your cousin is pretty awesome, too.

Well, technically he's my first cousin once removed, but yeah.

Okay.

I'm going to really miss him when he leaves.

What? Where is he leaving to?

He's going to be a traveling doctor.

But I'm still going to try and visit him all around the world.

Great.

Thank you.

All right. Mark the Herald Angel Hairpasta is served.

Your father's favorite.

I do.

I can't believe this is going to be our second Christmas

without him.

I sure miss him.

Me too.

Speaking of your father, have you heard back from Hands and Hearts Abroad?

I just got an email from them, actually.

Really? What did it say? Well, I'm one of their final candidates.

That's incredible.

Incredible. Congrats.

They haven't made their decision yet.

They could call me tomorrow and tell me I'm the one or it could be a no.

Patrick, it's a yes.

I don't know. It's been so long since I applied. I don't even know if it's what

I want to do anymore.

I hope this doesn't have anything to do with me.

Why would you say that?

Because I don't want you to worry about me.

I'll be fine if you go.

I've been fine on my own for a while now.

You need to follow your own path.

I know.

And I will.

Sometimes I feel like I'm holding you back.

Life is short.

I know.

That's why I want to be here with you.

You're my mom.

Ah, I miss you.

Merry Christmas Eve, Grandma.

We love you.

We love you, Mom.

Katie, why don't you play for her? She'd love that.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas.

This year, we have to coordinate with Uncle Stan and do two big turkeys.

I'm not going to run out of turkey this year.

Well then, I guess we can always just, you know, make a pizza.

Are you out of your mind? We can't do pizza on Christmas.

We can if it's shaped like a tree.

We're not doing pizza.

We could do a potluck.

What do you think, Dad? Should we make it a potluck?

Or it's the grandpa.

I was thinking...

Go on.

I think Grandma's trying to tell us something.

What?

What do you say we bring back the Malone Music Store Christmas party? Are you

serious? Yes.

Under one condition.

What? You have to play for us.

Grandma wouldn't have it any other way.

It's the truth. It's a tradition.

I don't know if I'll be ready. I mean, it depends on how my hand is doing. I'm

sure it'll dance like a sugar plum fairy.

You think about it.

You know I want to have a Christmas party, Grandpa. You know, I just, I

know how I'll be.

Come on.

I promise I'll give it my best.

Yes! Yes!

And email e -bytes. Right, from the store mailing list.

Yes. Maybe one of your students could spread the word on Twitter. Twitter.

You know, I thought we might also do a Christmas crab bag.

Oh, I love that. I'll put that on your organization list, honey.

What do we think of this for the community part? It's terrific.

That's so good. Great.

Oh, and trees, honey. We need more trees.

We have eight trees in the store.

Exactly. We need to expand.

Out front, out back.

People expect it.

Better get some more red bows, too. All right.

I gotta run. I love you. I have a PT appointment with Patrick.

Okay, bye.

PT appointment?

With Patrick?

Good. Your flexibility seems much improved.

I feel stronger.

How's your playing?

I mean, it's not 100 % yet, but...

At least I don't sound like nails on a chalkboard anymore.

No. Actually, I brought my violin today. I thought, well, maybe if you could see

me play, that might be helpful.

Absolutely. That's a great idea.

Any

requests?

I've always loved to have yourself a merry little Christmas.

It's a good choice.

Did you notice anything?

Beautiful.

Beautiful?

Yes, as you were playing, your hands were moving beautifully. You really

progressed.

Thanks. I'm still having some pain.

It's like a dull ache in here, and then my hand gets tired before I'm even

halfway through the song.

Okay. It's totally natural to feel that pain there.

Your strength, your endurance will improve.

For sure, that's just a matter of time.

Okay. Well, I don't have much time.

Grandpa Joe wants to have the music store Christmas party this year.

Really?

That's great.

When is it? December 23rd.

It's like eight days away, and he really wants me to play it. Is that possible?

Medically, yes. I mean, your fractures are healed, your ligaments.

Are healthy.

You're not going to re -injure yourself just from playing.

Can you play? Honestly, in situations like this, it's just a matter of you

listening to your body.

Okay. Yeah, I know.

Grandpa really wants me to do this, and I don't want to disappoint him.

I can't imagine you would. I know it's just a small show, but the thought of

playing my best on any stage is just kind of terrifying.

Oh, wait, does that sound ridiculous?

It does.

No,

all kidding aside, I understand how important this is to you.

And there's a one word cure for it.

Practice.

Chocolate.

Yeah,

you're right about the chocolate.

I feel cured.

I know.

There's nine other flavors to try, by the way.

You know, I remember coming here with you and your dad when we were little

Yeah, my mom would enter the competition with her trademark chili pepper.

That's right.

It was two kinds of pot.

That was before we started traveling as a family.

With hands and hearts, right?

Mm -hmm.

Well, that's cool.

Yeah. Gosh.

He was with them for 15 years.

Wow.

And now you're born and you kicked up.

How did you know that?

Yeah, but... Yeah, you squealed on the train yesterday.

Yeah,

I, um... Why didn't you sing with them?

Because I don't have the job yet.

Okay, but, I mean, I'm sure you're a shoo -in. And your dad has such a great

reputation with them.

Apparently I'm in the mix. Okay.

I haven't heard the final word.

Oh, it's strange. I...

Getting this job has been a lifelong dream of mine.

And the closer I get to it becoming a reality, I just don't know that I want

anymore. Why?

I'm worried about leaving my mom.

She's been making some really great progress with physical therapy. I'm

if I leave, she might lose motivation.

And on top of that, I've really started to enjoy working here.

My own backyard with people I grew up with.

For people like you.

But then again, if I do get it, following in my father's footsteps,

honoring his legacy, I think he would have really liked that.

What would you like?

I mean,

for someone who has no musical talent or rhythm whatsoever?

Yeah. Those are your words. Those are not my words. Well, I have a very good

partner.

Thanks.

What do you think they'll decide?

If they offer me the job?

When they offer you the job.

What will I decide?

Start hoping you'll help me out with that.

How would I?

You've always known exactly what you wanted and exactly how to get it.

It's your secret.

What I do is I close my eyes and clear out the

clutter and think about...

One thing I want more than anything else.

And I just reach for it.

And at least a dozen poinsettias. I called Cheryl, but she only has three

ones left, but they might be getting in some more, so I put a hold on those.

Oh, honey, what about the tables for the food? Well, Selma at the bridge club

said she'd lend us her card tapes. Perfect!

But she just called and said now she needs them for a tournament.

Oh, dear.

I'll try the church. Pastor Harris has bingo tables.

Good idea.

Hey, how's decorations going?

Well, they're looking at them.

Okay, then.

Let's get to work.

Oh, let your father get that, sweetie. You have to mind your head.

How are you?

So, does anyone want to have a go at this?

Oh, no.

Oh,

the caterer is calling back. I have to take it.

Well, someone's been practicing.

All right.

Try it again.

Hear that?

Hear what?

That's the sound of hard work paying off.

We really appreciate the lessons, especially from such a distinguished

My pleasure.

He's a great student.

Okay, sweetie. Let's go.

I can't even.

What is it?

Another caterer turned us down.

They said there's not enough time.

I've asked everyone in town. Everyone's busy.

It's not like I can just wave my hand and miraculously a caterer will appear.

Thank you so much, Joe. Sure.

Hi, Ann.

Hi.

Are you sure?

I know how busy my shows must be around the holidays. For the Malone family

Christmas party?

I'll make it work.

And I have a bunch of festive themed dishes.

There's chicken cordon bleu Christmas.

Santa baby back ribs. And I'll be ham for Christmas.

Oh, those sound wonderful.

Well, I'll call you from the restaurant tomorrow and we can sort out the

details. Thank you so much. You don't know how much this means to us. My

pleasure. Well, if you will excuse me, I am going to try unraveling.

The lights of Christmas past.

Ooh, scary.

Hey, are you going to Auntie Tess tonight for Gingerbread House decorating

contest? Am I on the list again?

No, but Patrick hopes you come. I think he likes you. Tell him. What? He totally

does. How can I turn down a gingerbread contest?

Yes.

Okay, cute.

We out of peppermint. We're out of the peppermint. There's a candy cane if you

want. No, can't use a candy cane.

I don't know what I'm going to do with this yet.

Oh, the marshmallows are so squishy.

Okay, this is totally embarrassing, but I've actually never made a gingerbread

house before, and it's so much fun.

I've never done this before.

Yours looks amazing.

What's your secret?

I use red M &M's for the Christmas lights around the window.

Red M &M's.

And that lollipop tree?

Genius. Well, he did get that idea from me.

Did not.

Come on. Every year I do the lollipop tree.

What are those supposed to be?

What, this?

Yes. It's a reindeer.

A reindeer?

Yeah, please.

It's a reindeer, right? It's obvious.

I can see that.

It looks more like a lumpy elephant.

Whoa. You're a lumpy elephant.

Hey, don't eat my roof.

That's a delicious roof. It's really good.

Okay, kiddo. I think we better wrap up. We got to get going.

But we still have to pick a winner.

I think it's pretty obvious. Whoa.

Well, I do have a few years on you in the gingerbread decorating game. She

Okay, cuz, let's get you packed up here.

You did

a great job.

You like Kate, right?

What? Um, yeah, sure, of course I like her. I like her too, but I think you

her.

I don't know. Well, it better be good.

She's pretty great.

Got it.

Don't mess this up.

Okay. Come on, Gaff.

Coming.

Here you go.

Get out of here.

Glad you came tonight.

Yeah, me too.

My family is the sweetest.

Yeah.

I've been thinking about it.

Me too.

Yeah, it was nice.

Nice? Yeah. I thought so.

It sounds like there's but no, no, no, no, but not

I Just don't want to

get in the way of your life

Yeah

Me neither no no I yeah,

I don't know

Just because you're probably going to be going back out on tour.

Yeah, I think.

Yeah,

I guess that's the plan if I, you know, if I get back to where I was.

You're the hardest working person I've ever met. You're going to get back out

there.

And when you do, I'll be right there.

Front row.

But if you're not, you know, halfway across the globe.

See?

Yeah.

Yes, this is Patrick.

Oh, yes, it was very nice to meet you, Dr. Jansen.

Right, okay.

Great.

I'm excited to look it over.

Okay, that is... That is great news.

Yeah, okay.

Yeah, okay, thanks. Have a good day.

Bye -bye.

What was that all about?

Mom! Oh, don't make a fuss. I just came over for a piece of that eggnog

cheesecake. Look at you, back on your feet again.

So proud of you. Well, you know, I have the best physical therapist in Colorado.

Okay, let's get you... Well...

So, that was Dr. Jensen from Hands and Hearts.

I got the job.

I told...

Thanks. What's the matter? Aren't you excited?

Yeah, this is great news. It's great.

I'm just... I don't know.

This isn't about me, is it?

No, it's not.

Because I know you worry about me.

I know you don't want to leave me in the dust. Are you kidding me? The way

you're moving around now, it's going to be the other way around.

I don't want you to miss an opportunity because of me.

You have a gift.

Patrick, you need to share that gift with the world.

I know.

I mean, this was dad's dream. And for the longest time, I thought it was my

dream, too.

So what about this world here?

What if there's people who need me here?

What if I need people here?

This is about Kate.

No.

Okay.

It's about Kate.

Look, I don't even know what I want anymore.

This Christmas has been a little unexpected.

Have you told her how you feel?

I don't see the point. Because, look, as soon as her hand's totally healed,

she's going to get scooped up by some big orchestra.

Or she's going to go back out on tour.

Patrick, you just need to tell her how you feel.

I don't want to hold her back.

I know that feeling.

I don't know what Dad would think of this.

He would just want you to be happy, just like I do.

Sorry. It's Kate.

Oh, she's having some weird pain in her hand.

Sorry, I'm going to have to go meet her at the clinic.

I hope she's okay.

I'm sure it's okay. I just got to go check on her. I love you.

Bye. Be careful.

I will. Thank you. Love you now.

Yeah.

How bad is it?

We may have to amputate.

I'm sorry. I'm not trying to make light of what you're going through. The pain

you're experiencing is totally normal.

Is this natural?

It felt like I pulled something.

I don't know what it was.

You experienced something we call phantom pain. It's very common after a

traumatic injury.

Phantom pain?

Like it's not real? It feels real. Your nerves think it's real. So does your

brain.

It's tricky.

Yeah. The good news is there's nothing physically wrong.

No, it's just all in my head.

What?

The party's in two days? What if this happens again? What if this happens

the performance one? It could. It could. I mean, there's really no way to

predict it.

Some studies say it's related to stress. So what I would recommend is just stay

positive. Keep working on your exercises and just trust. your ability.

And hey, lots of chocolate, of course.

Thank you.

Thanks for seeing me. I know you're really busy.

Well, this is my job, so of course I'm going to be here. I'm glad you called,

though. I mean, I'm not glad you called because of this, but I am glad that

you're here right now because I need to tell you something.

What is it?

I got offered the job.

That's great.

That's amazing.

I would start after the new year. The first assignment would be in the South

Sudan.

Wow.

Well, I'm really happy for you.

Well, I haven't given them my final answer.

Well, why not?

It's your dream, right?

Right.

So congratulations, Patrick.

Thank you.

Yeah.

I should really.

I should really get going. Well, wait, Kate, I... I gotta, like, do my

try to keep ahead of this thing and... Can we talk about this real fast?

I just don't want to... Can you wait until after the party?

Sure.

Thanks. Of course.

I love it.

It's so pretty here.

Me too. Of course I find you here. Oh, boy.

Mom. I've got to squeeze a month's worth of Christmas shopping into a few days,

and it is not for the faint of heart.

True. There's nothing faint about your heart.

So how's Kate feeling?

She's doing well. She had a little scare there, but she's going to be fine. And

how'd it go with her little talk?

I told her about the job offer, and she's really happy for me. She's really

excited. And did you tell her how you feel?

I tried.

Why harder?

Look, I know you're torn between staying here and taking this job. You have a

lot to figure out, but none of it is going to make any sense until you know

what's in your heart.

Tell her how you feel.

And if you can't tell her, maybe you can show her.

I gotta go.

Good, because you are cramping my Christmas shopping.

Love you, bye. Bye.

Candles.

I couldn't even finish the song.

Maybe so, but still, it was brave.

This injury just really turned things upside down.

Not just my career or my chance to play for the Philharmonic.

I don't know. It's more than that.

I'm just really confused, Grandpa.

Yay.

What is it?

You know, when I think of my childhood, every memory is tied to music.

It's tied to the violin.

It's such a huge part of me, and I love it.

But lately, I've been thinking maybe music isn't

everything.

And that just has me feeling...

Lost. I know the feeling, sweetie.

Started the day I met your grandmother.

It's such a foreign feeling.

Maybe it has something to do with a certain fellow.

Yeah, maybe.

Have you talked to him about this? I can't. I can't. I can't talk to him. I

don't want to be selfish.

How's that selfish?

Patrick gives everything he has to everyone he helps.

And all the while, he's been searching for his own dream.

Now he finally has it.

I don't want to stand in the way of that. I can't stand in the way of that.

Besides, I'll probably just go back to touring if I ever get my hand working

again.

It's like I've been...

So committed to my music for so long that I've been... Neglecting your heart.

Sounds like it's waking up and playing its own music.

I'm out of practice, Grandpa.

I'm really out of practice.

You got this.

Holy night.

All is calm.

All is bright.

Round yon virgin, mother and child.

Holy infant so tender.

Dr. Burke and Evelyn, great to see you.

A scrap bag can go under the tree.

Which tree?

A big one by the window.

The food is a hit.

Thank you again, Anne.

Are you kidding? It is my honor to contribute to a Boulder tradition.

Patrick, Jess.

Hey, Dr. Burke.

Thank you for the festive gifts.

You're welcome. I had a little help picking them out, though.

I hear you may be following in your father's footsteps very soon.

Word gets around fast.

It's been a pleasure working with you. I want you to know that you will always

have a home here.

Merry Christmas. Thank you. Merry Christmas.

Up next, we have a special treat from a young man who, believe it or not, just

picked up the violin a few weeks ago.

Give it up.

For Gavin Adams.

Thank you. And I'd like to say thank you to my great teacher, Grandpa Joe.

Ho, ho, ho!

Merry Christmas, everyone!

Oh, and here's a Christmas gift for you.

Merry Christmas.

Oh, and I've got something here for Kate.

Kate Malone!

I'll be right back. I've got to go find David.

I heard someone say that the right bow is the key to waking up your violin and

unlocking the music.

It's perfect.

How did you... I may have had a little help from Santa Claus.

I'm not a musician.

I've never had the talent that you have.

But I do know passion.

And I know that there's always been something special about you.

Wait.

Before you say anything, I have to tell you something.

I need you to know how much you mean to me.

Even from when we were little kids.

And I've loved spending time with you this Christmas.

And honestly, I couldn't have gotten through the last few weeks without you.

Dude,

she totally likes you.

Don't you have a present to open?

She's right.

I do like you a lot.

And the last thing I want to do is get in the way of your dreams. I know you're

leaving. I just...

I just had to tell you. Okay.

My dreams are not overseas.

They're right here with you.

Really?

Yeah. Kate, you've helped me realize that I love what I do.

Right here in Boulder, the helping people is my dream.

And it doesn't matter where I am.

Just as long as I'm with you.

Come on, Kate. We're ready.

Grandpa called.

Oh, God, he's getting nervous for these things.

Talk about deja vu.

Let's see if I can put this thing to good use.

Had to go.

Let's just say you picked the perfect bow.

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