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(SINGING) Christmas is coming.

(SINGING) Christmas is coming.

The snowflakes will be falling.

The snowflakes will be falling.

It's the most

wonderful time of year.

It's the most

wonderful time of year.

So hang up your stockings,

put the tinsel on the tree

So hang up your stockings,

put the tinsel on the tree

So hang up your stockings,

put the tinsel on the tree

because Christmas

is coming, my dear.

because Christmas

is coming, my dear.

because Christmas

is coming, my dear.

It's the only time of

year the reindeer fly.

It's the only time of

year the reindeer fly.

You can see them on the

sleigh ride 'cross the skies.

You can see them on the

sleigh ride 'cross the skies.

You can see them on the

sleigh ride 'cross the skies.

SOPHIE: Every girl in their

right mind dreams of adventure.

SOPHIE: Every girl in their

right mind dreams of adventure.

Why wait for anyone to

tell you when and where

Why wait for anyone to

tell you when and where

this adventure can begin?

this adventure can begin?

When wonder lusting

alone, I provide

every single girl

the tools they need

every single girl

the tools they need

to conquer the solo getaway.

to conquer the solo getaway.

Having traveled 42 countries

over the last four years,

Having traveled 42 countries

over the last four years,

I can honestly say that

adventure is waiting for you.

All you have to do is take it.

All you have to do is take it.

From Beirut to Bangkok,

there is no destination

From Beirut to Bangkok,

there is no destination

that you cannot conquer alone.

that you cannot conquer alone.

Next week I'll be

reviewing my annual run

Next week I'll be

reviewing my annual run

away from Christmas getaway.

away from Christmas getaway.

Until then, this is Sophie's

Solo Travels signing off.

Until then, this is Sophie's

Solo Travels signing off.

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Yuck.

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OK.

OK.

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Bailey, hi.

How are you?

How are you?

Great to be back

on solid ground

after three missed connections

and four delayed flights.

after three missed connections

and four delayed flights.

Oh, I've been there.

BAILEY: Listen, I loved your

review last week on solo travel

BAILEY: Listen, I loved your

review last week on solo travel

to Bali's luxury resorts.

Your honesty about all the

garbage that's building up

Your honesty about all the

garbage that's building up

on the beaches was brilliant.

Thank you.

Thank you.

I always try to be really

honest in my articles.

BAILEY: No, you've

been killing it lately,

BAILEY: No, you've

been killing it lately,

which is why I am

calling to get everything

lined up for your

annual Run Away

lined up for your

annual Run Away

from Christmas travel post.

I just emailed you the location

link if you pull it up.

I just emailed you the location

link if you pull it up.

Good.

Good.

I've set up a huge review

of the newest luxury resorts

in the Maldives.

It is the most romantic

place on Earth, the top spot

It is the most romantic

place on Earth, the top spot

for engagements, honeymoons,

destination elopement, et

for engagements, honeymoons,

destination elopement, et

cetera, et cetera, et cetera.

So what better

person to review how

So what better

person to review how

to travel single

during Christmas

time in the most

romantic place on Earth

time in the most

romantic place on Earth

than my favorite solo blogger?

You got it.

You got it.

When do I leave?

BAILEY: I have you flying

out the 24th, 9:20 PM flight.

BAILEY: I have you flying

out the 24th, 9:20 PM flight.

Now you know this post is a huge

pull for advertisers each year,

Now you know this post is a huge

pull for advertisers each year,

and we have a lot of

big ones riding on this.

and we have a lot of

big ones riding on this.

I want all that

cynical about Christmas

flair we expect from you.

flair we expect from you.

That will not be a problem.

That will not be a problem.

Good.

And post it on all your socials

beforehand to really amp up

the viewership.

the viewership.

Of course.

I honestly don't

know how you do it.

I honestly don't

know how you do it.

I don't want to be anywhere else

but home during the holidays.

I don't want to be anywhere else

but home during the holidays.

I look forward to reading

your article while I'm shoving

my face full of sugar cookies.

my face full of sugar cookies.

Sounds good.

I'll send you the

deets when I have them.

I'll send you the

deets when I have them.

Perfect. Bye.

BAILEY: Bye.

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[ringtone]

[ringtone]

Hey, sis.

[screaming]

[screaming]

Shh.

Quiet, guys.

Quiet, guys.

Mommy's on the phone.

Oh, how is the new little bub?

I can't wait to meet her.

I can't wait to meet her.

Well, I might be

sooner than later.

Well, I might be

sooner than later.

Why?

What's going on?

You guys come to

the city sooner?

No.

No.

It's mom.

She's had a fall.

What?

What?

She was hanging Christmas

lights on the roof alone again.

She was hanging Christmas

lights on the roof alone again.

SOPHIE: I told her not

to do that anymore.

Is she OK?

MAGGIE: I know.

MAGGIE: I know.

Yeah, she's-- she's OK.

You know mom.

She just always

does things her way.

She just always

does things her way.

(WHISPERING) I'm fine.

Kind of like someone I know.

Kind of like someone I know.

But she banged up

her leg pretty good,

and she's going

to be off her feet

and she's going

to be off her feet

now for a few weeks at least.

Oh my gosh, I should call her.

Oh my gosh, I should call her.

Yeah, so here's the thing.

You know it's the annual

Christmas fundraiser

You know it's the annual

Christmas fundraiser

at the restaurant next week.

Uh huh.

Uh huh.

MAGGIE: Well,

there's just no way

that mom can organize it now.

that mom can organize it now.

And you know I would help, but

with the kids and the newborn

and Jeff away on duty, I just--

and Jeff away on duty, I just--

I can't handle it all.

Maggie, I have

this huge assignment.

Maggie, I have

this huge assignment.

You know that.

I fly out on the 24th.

I fly out on the 24th.

MAGGIE: Well, that's the

night of the fundraiser.

You could just come and

help organize it until then.

You could just come and

help organize it until then.

It'd be really good

for you to come home.

It'd be really good

for you to come home.

Maggie, I--

Maggie, I--

Look, we haven't been getting

the same amount of donations

the last couple of years.

the last couple of years.

You know how important

this charity was to dad.

It's been a family tradition

at the restaurant for 20 years.

It's been a family tradition

at the restaurant for 20 years.

He would never want

us to let it go.

He would never want

us to let it go.

Look, I know--

I know you don't like coming

home at Christmastime,

I know you don't like coming

home at Christmastime,

but Mom needs you.

but Mom needs you.

OK, we-- we really need you.

OK.

OK.

I'll drive up tomorrow.

Thank you so-- thank you.

Mom is gonna be so happy

you're coming home.

Mom is gonna be so happy

you're coming home.

Mom is gonna be so happy

you're coming home.

Love you.

MAGGIE: Love you.

Oh, I can't believe

she's coming home.

Oh, I can't believe

she's coming home.

Having both my girls

home for Christmas

is the best gift

I could ask for.

is the best gift

I could ask for.

Oh, well, don't

get too excited, mom.

She said she's flying

out on the 24th,

She said she's flying

out on the 24th,

so she'll be here long enough

to help you and Dr. Miller

so she'll be here long enough

to help you and Dr. Miller

with the charity event.

OK.

OK.

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Is she all right?

Is she all right?

I hope so.

I'll drive up to Willowbrook

first thing in the morning.

Wow, going home for

Christmas, you haven't

Wow, going home for

Christmas, you haven't

done that in four years.

done that in four years.

Yeah.

-I know.

Well, don't worry.

You will be in and

out in no time,

You will be in and

out in no time,

and then you'll be jetting

off to the sandy beaches

of the Maldives.

of the Maldives.

And who knows?

Maybe it'll be good for you to

be at home for a little bit.

No.

No.

I mean, there are

too many bad memories

at home around Christmas.

at home around Christmas.

It's too painful.

I know it's been four years.

I'm just not ready to

face it all yet, you know.

I'm just not ready to

face it all yet, you know.

I think I'd just rather be

alone, and it's what I do best.

I think I'd just rather be

alone, and it's what I do best.

But, you know, if I hadn't

taken that trip four years ago

But, you know, if I hadn't

taken that trip four years ago

and written that

article, I wouldn't

have the career I do now.

have the career I do now.

And you never would

have met a certain someone

on your flight home

who just happens to be

on your flight home

who just happens to be

your super special best friend.

Yes.

Yes.

And you know that would

have been the real tragedy.

Look, I know it's gonna

be tough, but like I said,

Look, I know it's gonna

be tough, but like I said,

I really think it'll

be good for you.

I really think it'll

be good for you.

Be at home for a bit.

See your family.

If anything, Christmas

is the time to do that.

If anything, Christmas

is the time to do that.

Except that running

away from Christmas

is a massive part of my brand.

is a massive part of my brand.

I mean, Iz, I have 1.5 million

followers expecting my Run

I mean, Iz, I have 1.5 million

followers expecting my Run

Away from Christmas post.

Yeah, I know that's

a lot of pressure.

Yeah, I know that's

a lot of pressure.

And even if I didn't

loathe Christmas, which I do,

And even if I didn't

loathe Christmas, which I do,

that's what my readers expect

from me, not to mention Bailey.

that's what my readers expect

from me, not to mention Bailey.

And this is my career.

It's everything to me.

I just have to get in,

help my mom, and get out.

I just have to get in,

help my mom, and get out.

And I'm only a phone call

away whenever you need to vent.

And I'm only a phone call

away whenever you need to vent.

I know.

You're the best.

You're the best.

I know.

Thank you.

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(SINGING) Hear

the sleigh bells.

It's Christmas.

It's Christmas.

Hear the sleigh bells.

It's Christmas time.

It's Christmas time.

It's Christmas time.

Grab your coat.

It's getting cold.

Just look--

Just look--

It's just a few nights.

It's just a few nights.

I can handle it.

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I can't believe my eyes.

I can't believe my eyes.

Is that-- is that the Sophie

from Sophie Solo Travels?

Is that-- is that the Sophie

from Sophie Solo Travels?

Hi, Sam.

Well, butter my butt

and call me a biscuit.

Well, butter my butt

and call me a biscuit.

I haven't seen

you here in what--

Yeah, it's been a while.

Yeah, it's been a while.

No, but it's Christmas.

You haven't been here

Christmas time in--

You haven't been here

Christmas time in--

Four years.

Well, it's really

great to see you.

Well, it's really

great to see you.

What can I get for you?

A dozen of my mom's

favorites please.

A dozen of my mom's

favorites please.

Shortbread coming up.

And you're just in luck.

And you're just in luck.

It's the last batch of the day,

so you snagged it just in time.

Thank you.

Thank you.

On the house.

It's really good

to have you home.

It's really good

to have you home.

Sam--

No, I insist.

Merry Christmas.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Oh my-- I am so sorry.

I-- I didn't even see you there.

I-- I didn't even see you there.

Let me get you another batch.

It was the last

batch of the day.

It was the last

batch of the day.

I'm so sorry.

Well, you should

apologize to my mom.

Well, you should

apologize to my mom.

They're her favorite.

They were for her.

They were for her.

Your mom's favorite?

Yeah.

Don't-- I can come

back tomorrow--

Don't-- I can come

back tomorrow--

- Wait, no, are you--

- It's fine really.

Don't worry.

Don't.

Don't worry about it.

But I think I--

But I think I--

It's fine.

I'm just gonna--

Oh.

Excuse me.

Why don't-- yeah, yeah, yeah.

Why don't-- yeah, yeah, yeah.

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Mom, I'm home.

Mom, I'm home.

Oh, sweetheart.

Oh, come here.

Oh, sweetheart.

Oh, come here.

Come here.

Give me a scrunch.

Mom, what are you thinking?

Are you OK?

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

Well, let me

make you something.

Well, let me

make you something.

Some tea?

Ooh, that would be lovely.

Oh, and actually--

Oh, and actually--

Mom, you'll never guess.

I went to Sam's to get you some

of your favorite shortbreads

I went to Sam's to get you some

of your favorite shortbreads

and this absolute doofus of a

man just rammed right into me,

and this absolute doofus of a

man just rammed right into me,

and they all went

all over the floor.

And it was-- you.

And it was-- you.

Sophie, this is doctor--

Sophie, this is doctor--

Doofus.

Doofus.

Dr. Doofus.

Dr. Finn Miller.

Dr. Finn Miller.

I was trying to tell you.

Just call me Finn.

Just call me Finn.

And I actually knew

exactly who you

were as soon as you

said that shortbread

were your mom's favorite.

were your mom's favorite.

I was there to pick

up some for her, too.

I was there to pick

up some for her, too.

Such a dear.

Right.

Right.

So I'm sorry.

I didn't realize doctors

still made house calls.

Oh, well, your mom,

she's a special case.

Oh, well, your mom,

she's a special case.

Oh, well, your mom,

she's a special case.

I was just telling Dr.

Miller that you've come home

to help with the charity gala.

to help with the charity gala.

Yes, Maggie has

sent me the checklist,

and I'm ready to get started.

and I'm ready to get started.

Wonderful.

You and Dr. Miller will

be working together

to get everything up and

running at the restaurant

to get everything up and

running at the restaurant

while I'm off my feet.

Oh, no, mom, I'm sure

I can handle anything

Oh, no, mom, I'm sure

I can handle anything

you need help with on my own.

you need help with on my own.

Dr. Miller and I have been

organizing the charity gala

for the hospital together for

the past few years, which you

for the hospital together for

the past few years, which you

would know if you'd been home.

would know if you'd been home.

Montgomery's Restaurant

and the hospital

Montgomery's Restaurant

and the hospital

have a very close relationship,

and I want to keep it that way.

We're raising funds

for the new children's

We're raising funds

for the new children's

wing this year, which Dr.

Miller is the head of.

wing this year, which Dr.

Miller is the head of.

Great.

It's very important to

make this year special.

It's very important to

make this year special.

It's been a rough go

the last few years.

It's been a rough go

the last few years.

Yeah, donations have

been kind of dwindling.

HELEN: So you two have one

week to get everything up

HELEN: So you two have one

week to get everything up

and running, and

Dr. Miller will show

you the ropes and everything

that we've got so far.

you the ropes and everything

that we've got so far.

Mom, really, I can--

Mom, really, I can--

HELEN: Sophie Montgomery,

this is not something

that you will be doing alone.

that you will be doing alone.

You came home to

help me so help.

You came home to

help me so help.

We can start tomorrow.

I'll pick you up

bright and early.

I'll pick you up

bright and early.

8:00 AM?

I'm not really

an early riser--

I'm not really

an early riser--

8:00 would just be great.

8:00 would just be great.

See you then.

See you then.

Thank you for having me, Helen.

HELEN: Thanks, Finn.

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SAM: Sophie Montgomery

and you working together?

SAM: Sophie Montgomery

and you working together?

Yeah.

Well, good luck

to you, good sir.

Well, good luck

to you, good sir.

Thanks I think.

Thanks I think.

Seriously, who doesn't come

home to see their family,

Seriously, who doesn't come

home to see their family,

and who doesn't come

home at Christmas?

It's a bit more complicated

than not just coming home.

It's a bit more complicated

than not just coming home.

Her fiancé called off their

wedding on Christmas Eve.

Her fiancé called off their

wedding on Christmas Eve.

Her fiancé called off their

wedding on Christmas Eve.

OK.

Their wedding was supposed

to be on Christmas Eve.

Their wedding was supposed

to be on Christmas Eve.

Oh!

Yeah.

Ouch.

Yeah.

Yeah.

It was before you moved here.

Needless to say, I don't

think she's a fan of Christmas

Needless to say, I don't

think she's a fan of Christmas

anymore.

I mean, I get that I guess.

I mean, I get that I guess.

No.

No, Christmas is

about coming together.

No, Christmas is

about coming together.

I mean, I'm sure her family

would have been there for her.

Her mom doesn't stop talking

about how much she misses her.

Her mom doesn't stop talking

about how much she misses her.

Well, not everyone

handles loss the same way,

Well, not everyone

handles loss the same way,

and she took what

happened to her

and spun it into her

career for herself.

and spun it into her

career for herself.

The travel blog.

Yeah.

She took what was supposed to

be their honeymoon vacation,

She took what was supposed to

be their honeymoon vacation,

wrote a blog about it, and the

whole thing just went viral.

wrote a blog about it, and the

whole thing just went viral.

You know, single

girl, traveling solo,

You know, single

girl, traveling solo,

breaking away from traditions,

all that kind of stuff.

Wow.

Yeah.

Yeah.

I was really surprised to

see her in town this close

to Christmas to be

honest with you.

to Christmas to be

honest with you.

She's always does

this post about being

She's always does

this post about being

alone over the holidays.

She's always flying

off somewhere new.

She's always flying

off somewhere new.

But to dislike

Christmas, I just--

I don't know.

No, I can't wrap

my head around it.

No, I can't wrap

my head around it.

I mean, it's the best

time of the year.

I mean, it's the best

time of the year.

The way the kids light

up around the hospital

and just the way it feels

around town, I don't know.

and just the way it feels

around town, I don't know.

Well, if I know

anyone that could

turn a Christmas cynic

into a Christmas lover,

turn a Christmas cynic

into a Christmas lover,

it would be you.

it would be you.

Alls I'm saying is is

working with Sophie,

you've definitely got

your work cut out for you.

you've definitely got

your work cut out for you.

As wonderful as she is,

she's as fiery as they come.

As wonderful as she is,

she's as fiery as they come.

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(SINGING) Christmas is

knocking outside our door.

(SINGING) Christmas is

knocking outside our door.

(SINGING) Christmas is

knocking outside our door.

Let's let it all in.

Children have been waiting.

Children have been waiting.

They can't wait for

the festivities--

They can't wait for

the festivities--

Morning.

(SINGING) To begin.

Let it snow.

Let it snow.

Let the bells ring out.

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I gather you don't

like Christmas music.

You gather correctly.

You gather correctly.

Oh, thank you.

It is way too early.

It is way too early.

I need espresso

hooked up to my veins.

Actually hot chocolate.

Actually hot chocolate.

Thought we'd start the day

with some Christmas cheer.

Thought we'd start the day

with some Christmas cheer.

Yeah.

Is 8:00 AM a little too

early for hot chocolate or--

Is 8:00 AM a little too

early for hot chocolate or--

I know.

It's just thought we'd

boost our Christmas

It's just thought we'd

boost our Christmas

spirit before we got started.

Yeah.

Yeah.

We can stop and

get an espresso--

Yeah, let's do that.

OK.

OK.

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SOPHIE: Oh.

Mom wasn't kidding when she said

the earnings have gone down.

Mom wasn't kidding when she said

the earnings have gone down.

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Last year's donations

were way below normal.

Ticket sales are down, too.

Ticket sales are down, too.

I mean, we're just not

pulling in the people

from neighboring

towns like we used to.

from neighboring

towns like we used to.

from neighboring

towns like we used to.

Oh, and looks like the

theme hasn't changed

in the last few years either.

in the last few years either.

Whose idea was that?

How boring.

Oh, look, I'm just

saying I just think it

needs like a little innovation.

needs like a little innovation.

needs like a little innovation.

Innovation?

With Christmas?

With Christmas?

Yeah, I mean,

nobody wants to go

to the same stuffy

winter wonderland ball

to the same stuffy

winter wonderland ball

every single year.

every single year.

You know, I just think it

needs a little shake up.

I don't know I think

people like traditional,

I don't know I think

people like traditional,

something they're used to.

You know, it's--

it's comforting.

Do they?

Do they?

Or do they like excitement

and newness and adventure,

Or do they like excitement

and newness and adventure,

you know, like a--

like a Christmas carnival?

like a Christmas carnival?

Yeah, I saw one in

Costa Rica two years

ago on my way to a surf lesson.

ago on my way to a surf lesson.

Seemed really popular.

Christmas carnival?

Christmas carnival?

Yeah.

Yeah, we could set

up games and stalls

Yeah, we could set

up games and stalls

on one side of the restaurants.

Make it more interactive.

And on the other side, we

could have dinner and dancing.

And on the other side, we

could have dinner and dancing.

You know, bring in new people,

new faces, more donations.

You know, bring in new people,

new faces, more donations.

You know, bring in new people,

new faces, more donations.

I don't know.

It seems--

I'm supposed to help, and

I think this could help.

I'm supposed to help, and

I think this could help.

OK, I guess we can

think about trying that.

OK, I guess we can

think about trying that.

Great.

Great.

OK, this one is

perfect for the event.

Oh, no, no.

Oh, no, no.

No, no, no.

Way too small.

So this one though, this

one is gonna look great.

So this one though, this

one is gonna look great.

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[music playing]

OK, first order of

business is done.

OK, first order of

business is done.

Now I will contact rental

places for the carnival games,

Now I will contact rental

places for the carnival games,

and you can do whatever

it is you need to do.

and you can do whatever

it is you need to do.

Go back to the hospital.

Do doctor things.

Do doctor things.

I'm sure you're

very busy, and I've

got the rest under control.

I thought we were

working on this together.

I thought we were

working on this together.

And I took some vacation

days, so I have time.

And I took some vacation

days, so I have time.

Right.

I work better

alone, and I've got

I work better

alone, and I've got

most of the organization handled

from here on out anyways.

most of the organization handled

from here on out anyways.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa.

Hey now, I have been running

this event with your family

for the past three years.

for the past three years.

I think I have a pretty good

idea of what needs to get done.

I think I have a pretty good

idea of what needs to get done.

And to be honest,

I don't want you

And to be honest,

I don't want you

taking out any

Christmas traditions

taking out any

Christmas traditions

that are important to the town.

I've heard all about your blog.

Oh, really?

Oh, really?

Yes.

Look, I let the Christmas

carnival thing slide

Look, I let the Christmas

carnival thing slide

because, sure, that

might be a good idea.

because, sure, that

might be a good idea.

We can give it a try.

And let you pick

the tree you liked

And let you pick

the tree you liked

even though the one

I picked had branches

that were way more lush.

that were way more lush.

We have been doing just

fine with this event,

We have been doing just

fine with this event,

and I think there

are some things

that people here would want

to keep just the way they are.

that people here would want

to keep just the way they are.

OK, but I'm the one

who grew up in this town.

Yeah, and you abandoned it.

Yeah, and you abandoned it.

I did not abandon it.

I did not abandon it.

I moved on and--

do you know what.

I moved on and--

do you know what.

Can you just keep your Mr.

Christmas vibe to yourself?

OK, I'm just here

to help my mom.

OK, I'm just here

to help my mom.

I will meet you in the car.

I just have to

get some inventory

I just have to

get some inventory

sheets from the office.

[music playing]

[music playing]

Can't wait.

Mr. Christmas?

Mr. Christmas?

I just got them down now.

They're so excited about Santa

coming in a couple of days,

They're so excited about Santa

coming in a couple of days,

I can barely get them

to shut their eyes.

HELEN: Oh, I remember

when you two were that

HELEN: Oh, I remember

when you two were that

excited about Santa coming.

excited about Santa coming.

You used to stay up all night

together writing letters

telling him about your day.

telling him about your day.

Yeah, you remember.

Sophie's letters were

always like novels.

Oh, they were.

Oh, they were.

You have always

had a lot to say.

You have always

had a lot to say.

Oh, do you remember

how we used to bake

a big batch of sugar cookies to

leave for him on Christmas Eve?

a big batch of sugar cookies to

leave for him on Christmas Eve?

Of course I remember.

Of course I remember.

And then dad would

always have to taste

test the cookies

to make sure they

were good enough for Santa.

were good enough for Santa.

Do you remember that?

Yes.

Yes, he did.

Yes, he did.

He was such a character.

He loved this time

of year so much.

He loved this time

of year so much.

Oh, that reminds me.

Oh, that reminds me.

Sweetie, can you stop

by Sam's this week

and pick me up one of

those gingerbread houses?

and pick me up one of

those gingerbread houses?

I want to decorate

one with the kids.

I want to decorate

one with the kids.

Sure, mom.

Thanks for the help.

Thanks for the help.

Soph.

It's been really great.

Of course.

Of course.

HELEN: Speaking of help, how was

your first day with Dr. Miller?

HELEN: Speaking of help, how was

your first day with Dr. Miller?

Fine.

Yeah, fine.

Yeah, fine.

Though he does seem a

little opinionated on how

Though he does seem a

little opinionated on how

we run our family charity.

HELEN: Well, he has been

helping me for years,

HELEN: Well, he has been

helping me for years,

and he cares a lot

about those kids.

and he cares a lot

about those kids.

It's his event now as

much as it is ours.

I'm just saying he

seems a little unadaptable

I'm just saying he

seems a little unadaptable

stuck in his ways.

I don't know.

That is very interesting

coming from the most stubborn

That is very interesting

coming from the most stubborn

person that I have ever met.

Don't.

Don't.

HELEN: He may be

fairly new to town,

but this is important to him.

And he has really

taken it all on.

And he has really

taken it all on.

Now I know how headstrong

you can be so go easy on him.

Now I know how headstrong

you can be so go easy on him.

Now I know how headstrong

you can be so go easy on him.

That's all I'm

asking, all right.

MAGGIE: Well, you

know, it might be good

for you to learn how to do

things with other people,

for you to learn how to do

things with other people,

not solo, right?

FINN: You weren't kidding.

This is gonna be way

harder than I thought.

She wouldn't let me

get a word in edgewise,

She wouldn't let me

get a word in edgewise,

and she wants to take

over the whole thing.

Yeah, I was afraid

that might happen.

Yeah, I was afraid

that might happen.

FINN: I mean, she

clearly doesn't

want to work together, and she--

she wants to change everything.

want to work together, and she--

she wants to change everything.

What did I tell you?

What did I tell you?

Soph is a force to

be reckoned with.

She was the wild one out

of the Montgomery clan.

She was the wild one out

of the Montgomery clan.

It's just I've worked

so hard with Helen

It's just I've worked

so hard with Helen

over the past few years,

and I don't want to throw

over the past few years,

and I don't want to throw

away everything we built.

Well, you could tell her

how you feel if you could

Well, you could tell her

how you feel if you could

ever get her to sit

still long enough

to actually listen to you.

to actually listen to you.

I mean, OK, obviously I wanna

raise more money for the wing.

I mean, OK, obviously I wanna

raise more money for the wing.

Of course.

It's just-- I don't know.

It's just-- I don't know.

I don't wanna turn into some

social media worthy thing.

I don't wanna turn into some

social media worthy thing.

Would that be bad?

FINN: You know what

I mean, something

FINN: You know what

I mean, something

flashy instead of the town

coming together to help.

Yeah, well, I

guess you're just

Yeah, well, I

guess you're just

gonna have to get

through to her somehow,

turn on that home

grown Dr. Miller charm.

turn on that home

grown Dr. Miller charm.

Yeah, right.

Yeah, right.

Yeah, you're right.

Show her what she's been

missing these past few years.

Show her what she's been

missing these past few years.

SAM: Yeah.

Christmas here is pretty great.

Christmas here is pretty great.

Maybe try reminding her.

I'm sorry, you closed?

I'm sorry, you closed?

The light was still

on, so I wasn't sure.

The light was still

on, so I wasn't sure.

Yes.

No, it's fine.

I-- I have a closed

up the till yet.

I-- I have a closed

up the till yet.

What can I get for you?

What can I get for you?

Well, tomorrow's the last day

of school before the holiday

Well, tomorrow's the last day

of school before the holiday

break, so I was hoping

to get the students

some special treats.

some special treats.

Oh, so that's why you're

always voted favorite teacher.

You bribe them with sugar.

You bribe them with sugar.

Hey, you're probably gonna

need one of those big boxes

Hey, you're probably gonna

need one of those big boxes

from the back, right?

I'll-- I'll grab you one.

I'll-- I'll grab you one.

Thanks.

[interposing voices]

[interposing voices]

Well, I was just going to ask

if you had any big festive plans

Well, I was just going to ask

if you had any big festive plans

for the holiday?

I don't know.

I don't know.

Probably just grading papers

and nothing too exciting.

Probably just grading papers

and nothing too exciting.

Oh.

Well, I-- if you--

Well, I-- if you--

There you go.

There you go.

Got one of everything

in there for you.

I know Sam wants the

kids to have a good mix.

I know Sam wants the

kids to have a good mix.

Thanks.

That's coming up

next week already?

That's coming up

next week already?

FINN: That's right.

Sam puts on a good

show every year.

Sam puts on a good

show every year.

And, you, Ms. Morrison,

will you be there?

And, you, Ms. Morrison,

will you be there?

I'll be there.

And please call me Mary.

And please call me Mary.

She wants you

to call her Mary.

She wants you

to call her Mary.

I think that went well.

I think that went well.

Me, too.

She said call her Mary.

OK, so now that

we've got the tree,

OK, so now that

we've got the tree,

the carnival games are being

delivered to the restaurant

the carnival games are being

delivered to the restaurant

tomorrow.

Next order of business

is silent auction.

Next order of business

is silent auction.

That seems a little dated.

That seems a little dated.

Well, we've been doing it

for the last three years.

It's become sort of a--

Tradition.

Tradition.

I know, but it's really

not working for you,

not bringing in the money.

not bringing in the money.

Like barely broke even last

year after paying out the staff.

Like barely broke even last

year after paying out the staff.

We just need to shake

things up a little.

OK, fine.

You wanna shake things up?

You wanna shake things up?

What would you change?

What would you change?

The food.

The food?

The food?

It's your family's restaurant.

I mean, that's--

that's crazy, right?

I mean, that's--

that's crazy, right?

No, because no one

will be expecting it.

They'll think it'll be the

same boring Montgomery turkey

They'll think it'll be the

same boring Montgomery turkey

dinner like it is every year.

dinner like it is every year.

We-- I think we should bring in

some newness, something fresh.

There's this new French

place called Chez Josephine.

There's this new French

place called Chez Josephine.

I found it online.

I found it online.

It's just been blowing

up with followers.

It's getting insane reviews,

and it's just one town over.

It's getting insane reviews,

and it's just one town over.

Maybe they could cater.

Maybe they could cater.

You know, let's bring a little

bit of Europe to Willowbrook,

You know, let's bring a little

bit of Europe to Willowbrook,

elevate the cuisine.

I think I should call and

see if we'll take the order.

I think I should call and

see if we'll take the order.

People are expecting a

traditional turkey dinner,

People are expecting a

traditional turkey dinner,

not something so shi shi.

not something so shi shi.

Look, we're really not trying

to reinvent the wheel here.

We're just trying to raise

some money for some sick kids.

We're just trying to raise

some money for some sick kids.

Which is exactly

what I'm trying to do.

I'll keep everything

a Christmas tradition

I'll keep everything

a Christmas tradition

but actually bring

in some money.

but actually bring

in some money.

[ringtone]

I just have to get this.

I just have to get this.

Bailey, hi.

BAILEY: Hello.

I just wanted to check in, let

you know that I emailed you

I just wanted to check in, let

you know that I emailed you

your flight and

hotel arrangements.

I have you in a window seat

as you've requested and-- hon?

I have you in a window seat

as you've requested and-- hon?

I have you in a window seat

as you've requested and-- hon?

The connection is

really scratchy.

Are you heading into

a tunnel or something?

Are you heading into

a tunnel or something?

No.

Just had to pop back to

Willowbrook for a few days

unfortunately.

unfortunately.

Home.

Should I be worried?

Should I be worried?

Oh, no.

No, no.

Just helping my mom with

our family charity event.

Just helping my mom with

our family charity event.

BAILEY: OK.

BAILEY: OK.

Yeah, it's this new angle I

thought I would try starting

Yeah, it's this new angle I

thought I would try starting

the article at home in

my country bumpkin town

the article at home in

my country bumpkin town

where everyone is

annoyingly obsessed

where everyone is

annoyingly obsessed

with everything Christmas.

Mmm hmm.

SOPHIE: Yeah,

starting the article

SOPHIE: Yeah,

starting the article

before I escape on the 24th.

before I escape on the 24th.

Mmm.

OK, tell me more.

OK, tell me more.

[music playing]

Well, there's this one

subject in particular

Well, there's this one

subject in particular

that I have to spend time with

here that I'll be focusing on.

that I have to spend time with

here that I'll be focusing on.

Yeah, Mr. Christmas if you will.

Yeah, Mr. Christmas if you will.

It's this guy who is so

tradition and Christmas

It's this guy who is so

tradition and Christmas

obsessed, it's, well--

it's too much.

it's too much.

The juxtaposition will

really amp up the cynicism

The juxtaposition will

really amp up the cynicism

you're used to seeing from me.

I think people are just

going to eat it up.

BAILEY: I love it

because big news.

BAILEY: I love it

because big news.

Avanti International Online

has picked up your publication

Avanti International Online

has picked up your publication

and wants to run it on

all of its platforms.

This is huge for you.

This is huge for you.

Your viewership is

going to skyrocket,

Your viewership is

going to skyrocket,

and the direction you're

going could be gold.

Keep it up and send me the pages

with this new Mr. Christmas

Keep it up and send me the pages

with this new Mr. Christmas

angle as soon as possible.

Great.

Sounds great.

Sounds great.

OK, bye.

BAILEY: Bye.

So how about this?

So how about this?

I get to change the

food which will likely

I get to change the

food which will likely

bring in more people

and more money,

and you get to keep

your silent auction.

and you get to keep

your silent auction.

Oh, is that a genuine

Sophie Montgomery compromise?

Oh, is that a genuine

Sophie Montgomery compromise?

They only come around

once in a blue moon,

so you best jump on it.

so you best jump on it.

So you're saying you're

ready to finally start

So you're saying you're

ready to finally start

working together on this thing?

Well, it would appear that

that is what I'm saying, yes.

Well, it would appear that

that is what I'm saying, yes.

Deal?

Deal.

Deal.

OK.

Hat, what do we think?

Hat, what do we think?

Absolutely not.

Like, wait.

Like the size?

I think it fits.

I think it fits.

SOPHIE: All the things.

I like it.

MAGGIE: Hey.

Are you trying

to fatten me up?

Always.

Always.

You're working on

your article already?

Yeah, trying to.

Yeah, trying to.

It's not going well.

I-- this new angle

I thought it would--

I-- this new angle

I thought it would--

don't worry about it.

don't worry about it.

Actually I wanted to ask you.

So I bought Lily a make

your own airplane kit

So I bought Lily a make

your own airplane kit

because I know she

loves to build things,

because I know she

loves to build things,

and I got Jack a train set.

Is he still into trains?

Oh, he's definitely

still into trains.

Oh, he's definitely

still into trains.

I know more about trains than

any normal, sane person shit

I know more about trains than

any normal, sane person shit

so--

Cool I guess.

They always love

everything you get them.

They always love

everything you get them.

You're their favorite auntie.

You're their favorite auntie.

Well, I'm they're

only auntie but sure.

It's true.

It's true.

That's true.

You know, it might

be nice though if you

were home to watch them

open up gifts in person.

were home to watch them

open up gifts in person.

were home to watch them

open up gifts in person.

You know.

I--

-It's OK.

I--

-It's OK.

It's just been really

nice having you home even

for a little bit, you know.

for a little bit, you know.

I missed your stupid face.

I missed your stupid face.

I'm gonna check on mom.

I'm gonna check on mom.

She's probably feeding them

enough sugar to keep them

up for three days straight.

up for three days straight.

She does love doing

that, doesn't she?

Being the cool grandma

means she gets to spoil them

Being the cool grandma

means she gets to spoil them

too much for their own good.

too much for their own good.

Night, dummy.

Love you.

Love you.

Eat.

Eat.

OK.

SAM: Let me guess,

cranberry danish?

SAM: Let me guess,

cranberry danish?

You know what, normally

yes but I think it's

a plain croissant kind of day.

a plain croissant kind of day.

a plain croissant kind of day.

You picking up, Soph?

Yeah.

Going over the prizes

for the silent auction

Going over the prizes

for the silent auction

so lot to get through.

Thank you, sir.

Hey, beers later?

-You know it.

Hey, beers later?

-You know it.

All right.

Good morning, Ms. Morrison.

Good morning, Ms. Morrison.

Good morning, Dr. Miller.

Good morning, Dr. Miller.

What would Ms. Mor--

Mary, what can I get for you?

Mary, what can I get for you?

Oh, well, actually

I came to sign

up for this as a contestant.

Yeah?

Yeah?

Great, that's-- well, I'll

add you to the list right now.

Great, that's-- well, I'll

add you to the list right now.

And after the competition, I--

And after the competition, I--

well, are you--

would you like to--

well, are you--

would you like to--

Yes.

Yes.

The answer to whatever

you were going to ask

is yes I would like that.

is yes I would like that.

Good.

Great.

Excellent.

Excellent.

I-- well, I'll

look forward to it.

I-- well, I'll

look forward to it.

See you then?

I'll see you then.

I'll see you then.

[music playing]

[music playing]

Well, this one here

I'm willing to donate

Well, this one here

I'm willing to donate

for the auction.

Did all the engravings

on her by hand.

Did all the engravings

on her by hand.

She's a real beaut.

Sure hope this helps those kids.

Sure hope this helps those kids.

Yeah, every little bit helps.

Thank you so much, Jack.

It really means a lot.

It really means a lot.

I know someone's going

to be very excited to get

this for Christmas.

Oh, my pleasure as always.

Oh, my pleasure as always.

Hey, since you're here,

how about the two of you

to take it for a spin on the

hill, see what you're selling?

to take it for a spin on the

hill, see what you're selling?

Yeah--

-Oh, no.

Yeah--

-Oh, no.

Thank you.

We still have loads to do.

Our checklist is stacked.

Our checklist is stacked.

Oh, come on.

Our checklist can wait.

No.

Let's have some holiday fun.

Let's have some holiday fun.

When was the last time

you did something festive?

Festive's not my jam.

Festive's not my jam.

It'll be fun.

Come on.

- No.

We're doing it.

We're doing it.

- There you go.

- Finn--

It'll be fun.

No.

FINN: I have the keys--

Finn--

Finn--

FINN: You can't

leave without me.

[humming]

[humming]

OK, Mr. Christmas,

let's get this over with.

OK, Mr. Christmas,

let's get this over with.

Mr. Christmas, huh.

Mr. Christmas, huh.

You keep calling me that.

I like it.

I am festive and oh so jolly.

I am festive and oh so jolly.

I'm not sure how much further

back I can roll my eyes.

I'm not sure how much further

back I can roll my eyes.

[music playing]

Oh, go on, Ms. Scrooge.

Get on the dang sled.

Get on the dang sled.

Oh, no.

No, no, no.

No, no, no.

I'd really rather not.

What is it that

makes you dislike

Christmas so much anyway?

Christmas so much anyway?

Oh, come on.

I'm sure you already

know why I don't come

I'm sure you already

know why I don't come

home this time of year anymore.

I know how much Sam talks.

I know how much Sam talks.

OK, maybe I know a little bit.

But I wanted to hear from you,

straight from the reindeer's

But I wanted to hear from you,

straight from the reindeer's

mouth as they say.

mouth as they say.

Do they say that?

They do now.

I am-- OK.

I am-- OK.

Well, as you must already

know, four years ago,

Well, as you must already

know, four years ago,

I was supposed to get

married on Christmas Eve

to the love of my life.

Didn't work out.

End of story.

End of story.

So let's go.

Why miss out on

Christmas because of that?

Why miss out on

Christmas because of that?

Maybe because

everything associated with

Maybe because

everything associated with

it reminds me of it and

the holiday's tainted.

And I really don't

want to talk about it.

And I really don't

want to talk about it.

So let's just not, OK.

OK.

We don't have to talk about it.

We don't have to talk about it.

Let's go down once.

I mean, we're already up here.

It's faster if we

go down together,

It's faster if we

go down together,

then we can get back to

the pressing checklist.

then we can get back to

the pressing checklist.

Fine.

Fine.

Fine, OK.

- All right, let's do it.

Come on.

OK.

You ready?

Ready as I'll ever be.

Ready as I'll ever be.

3, 2, 1.

[music playing]

Ho, ho, ho.

Ho, ho, ho.

Merry Christmas!

OK, we did it,

so can we go now?

OK, we did it,

so can we go now?

Oh, come on.

Oh, come on.

I'm just trying to boost your

Christmas cheer a little bit.

You haven't had a real

Christmas in a long time.

You haven't had a real

Christmas in a long time.

And I don't want

to or need to.

I'm just here to help my mom

and leave as quickly as I can.

I'm just here to help my mom

and leave as quickly as I can.

Can you please, please just

stop trying to boost my cheer

Can you please, please just

stop trying to boost my cheer

or whatever, and can we

please just get back to work?

or whatever, and can we

please just get back to work?

OK.

OK so let's go.

OK so let's go.

You know what.

You know what.

I left my keys at

the top of the hill.

Must have fallen

out of my pocket

Must have fallen

out of my pocket

as I was getting on a sled.

So we should probably head back

up there and get them and then

So we should probably head back

up there and get them and then

So we should probably head back

up there and get them and then

come back down.

Hey, wait up.

IZZY: Ooh, OK, handsome doctor.

IZZY: Ooh, OK, handsome doctor.

Mmm hmm.

Yes.

Yes.

But no.

Not like that at all.

Not like that at all.

He's actually driving

me kind of nuts,

and now I have to

include him in my post

and now I have to

include him in my post

because I opened my big

stupid mouth to Bailey

and she loved the idea.

and she loved the idea.

I was on the spot.

I didn't know what to say.

I didn't know what to say.

IZZY: Well, to have the

opportunity to be in Avanti

International is massive, babe.

International is massive, babe.

I wouldn't give that

up for anything.

I know, but I'm not sure how

much more of his Christmas joy

I know, but I'm not sure how

much more of his Christmas joy

I can handle.

-IZZY: Oh, come on.

I can handle.

-IZZY: Oh, come on.

To be honest, the

sledding sounded

To be honest, the

sledding sounded

kind of fun, and who knows?

Maybe some of this Mr. Christmas

spirit will rub off on you.

Maybe some of this Mr. Christmas

spirit will rub off on you.

Yeah, no.

I would rather be

spirited with a mai

I would rather be

spirited with a mai

tai in my hand on the

beach thank you very much.

All I'm saying

is that it sounds

All I'm saying

is that it sounds

like you're gonna have

to work with this guy,

so you may as well

make the best of it.

so you may as well

make the best of it.

And you can pour all of

that festive pessimism

into the article.

into the article.

Bailey will love it.

Yeah.

You're right.

You're right.

I'm gonna go check on my mom.

Love you.

Love you.

Ooh, and let me know if

this handsome doctor needs

a date to the charity event.

a date to the charity event.

I would drive-through

some treacherous snow

conditions for that.

conditions for that.

OK, I will let you know.

Bye.

IZZY: Bye.

IZZY: Bye.

[pinging]

[music playing]

[music playing]

Hey, mom.

Can I get you anything?

Maggie dropped off

some of those savory

Maggie dropped off

some of those savory

cheese tarts earlier.

Share some with me?

Yes, I haven't had

one of those in ages.

Yes, I haven't had

one of those in ages.

Oh.

Oh.

Yum.

Yum.

[moaning]

[moaning]

So good.

Mmm hmm.

[moaning]

[moaning]

So how are you and

Dr. Miller getting on?

So how are you and

Dr. Miller getting on?

I don't know if I happened to

mention, but he is very single.

I don't know if I happened to

mention, but he is very single.

Mom--

Mom--

Just information I

thought you should know.

He is quite handsome and kind.

He is quite handsome and kind.

Mom, please, come on.

Mom, please, come on.

When was the last time

you went on a date anyway?

It's a little off

brand, don't you think?

It's a little off

brand, don't you think?

I am Solo Sophie.

Yes.

Yes.

You have always been

such a free spirit,

and I never want you to

let that part of you go.

and I never want you to

let that part of you go.

Though it might be OK to think

about letting someone in again.

Though it might be OK to think

about letting someone in again.

Though it might be OK to think

about letting someone in again.

You have so much love

to give, sweetheart.

Yeah, I just don't

know where to put it.

Yeah, I just don't

know where to put it.

Did you always know

dad was the one?

Oh, no.

Oh, no.

No, not at first.

No, not at first.

You know, it's strange.

All of the things that drove

me crazy about your father

All of the things that drove

me crazy about your father

when I first met him

were all of the things

when I first met him

were all of the things

that I grew to love most.

Funny that.

I wish he were here.

I wish he were here.

I miss him.

Me, too.

Me, too.

[music playing]

Anyway I better get to bed.

Anyway I better get to bed.

Finn is picking me

up really early.

Dr. Miller has made an

early riser out of you.

Dr. Miller has made an

early riser out of you.

I never thought I'd see the day.

I never thought I'd see the day.

Night, mom.

Night, mom.

Good night, my love.

[water running]

[water running]

[water running]

[knocking]

[knocking]

Hi.

Hi.

I was waiting in the car.

I thought we said 8:00.

I thought we said 8:00.

Yeah, sorry.

I'm running late.

I'm just trying to find my--

I'm just trying to find my--

oh.

OK.

OK.

OK, let's go.

Oh, before we go to

the restaurant, do

Oh, before we go to

the restaurant, do

you mind if we stop at Sam's?

I want to pick up a

gingerbread house for my mom.

Sure.

Sure.

Great.

Thanks.

Thanks.

SAM: There you go.

And there's icing and all

the candy fixings in here.

And there's icing and all

the candy fixings in here.

And there's icing and all

the candy fixings in here.

Anything else?

No, thank you.

You know what, actually

I might get one more.

You know what, actually

I might get one more.

The drinks table looks

a little bare right now.

The drinks table looks

a little bare right now.

It could use the

gingerbread house on it.

It could look good

for decoration.

It could look good

for decoration.

Are you going to decorate it?

Yeah, I can do it while

you set up the games.

Yeah, I can do it while

you set up the games.

I don't know if we

can trust you with such

an integral

Christmas-themed task like

an integral

Christmas-themed task like

gingerbread house decorating.

[music playing]

Are you saying you

don't think I can

Are you saying you

don't think I can

decorate a gingerbread house?

No, no.

No, no.

I'm saying I don't think you

can decorate it gingerbread

I'm saying I don't think you

can decorate it gingerbread

house as well as I can.

Oh, is that a challenge?

Oh, is that a challenge?

I think it might be.

Sam, we're going

to another one.

Sam, we're going

to another one.

One more please.

So here's the deal.

So here's the deal.

One hour, winner gets

their house as decoration

One hour, winner gets

their house as decoration

for the party, and the loser--

for the party, and the loser--

we'll eat the loser.

we'll eat the loser.

And go.

So decorating

gingerbread houses

So decorating

gingerbread houses

something you did before

you gave up on Christmas?

something you did before

you gave up on Christmas?

I did, but this is

for the event and more

I did, but this is

for the event and more

that I want to beat you.

that I want to beat you.

Aah, jujubes for the roof.

Interesting choice.

Interesting choice.

Hey, eyes on your

home gingerbread house.

Hey, eyes on your

home gingerbread house.

You know, there's lots

of places in the world

that don't do gingerbread

houses at Christmas.

that don't do gingerbread

houses at Christmas.

It's just not a tradition

in some countries.

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah.

Mmm hmm.

Where have you that has

different traditions than home?

Where have you that has

different traditions than home?

Well, two years ago,

I was in Venezuela,

Well, two years ago,

I was in Venezuela,

and they shut down the streets

so that people can roller

and they shut down the streets

so that people can roller

skate in the early mornings.

Roller skate?

Yeah, it's wild.

Yeah, it's wild.

Just floods of people.

I think the legend goes

something like the children

I think the legend goes

something like the children

used to tie a piece of

string around their toe

used to tie a piece of

string around their toe

and the other end

would dangle out

the window and the skaters roll

past in the morning and tug

the window and the skaters roll

past in the morning and tug

on the string so

the children know

on the string so

the children know

when to strap on their skates.

That's so cool.

That's so cool.

Oh, and in Sweden, there's

the burning of the yule goat.

Oh, and in Sweden, there's

the burning of the yule goat.

Burning of the yule goat?

Burning of the yule goat?

Mmm hmm.

I need so much

more information.

I need so much

more information.

You really have seen the world.

I highly recommend it.

I highly recommend it.

Your door is a little lopsided.

Your door is a little lopsided.

What?

It just-- it's an

artistic choice.

It just-- it's an

artistic choice.

It just-- it's an

artistic choice.

You know what?

Eyes on your own

gingerbread house.

OK.

OK.

Mmm hmm.

Well, I think it's

clear who the winner is.

Well, I think it's

clear who the winner is.

Indeed it is.

Good effort though.

Oh, you think you won.

Oh, you think you won.

No, I commend your effort,

but mine is the clear winner.

No, I commend your effort,

but mine is the clear winner.

I think you went a little

heavy on the candy canes, no?

I think you went a little

heavy on the candy canes, no?

What!

Well, I think your

icing skills need work,

Well, I think your

icing skills need work,

and your front lawn

is just too busy.

and your front lawn

is just too busy.

What-- we're not gonna come

to an agreement on this, are we?

What-- we're not gonna come

to an agreement on this, are we?

What-- we're not gonna come

to an agreement on this, are we?

Maybe we take them

to the hospital.

Let the kids vote?

Let the kids vote?

They'll love that.

Yeah.

Yeah.

But first--

But first--

Back to work.

Mmm hmm.

[music playing]

[music playing]

(SINGING) Santa, I've

been good this year.

(SINGING) Santa, I've

been good this year.

Make your list and

check it twice.

Make your list and

check it twice.

Carols and bells,

none of them help.

Carols and bells,

none of them help.

I still feel blue.

I still feel blue.

I just wanna fall in

love this Christmas.

I just wanna fall in

love this Christmas.

I just wanna fall in

love this Christmas.

I don't need a fancy watch.

I don't need a fancy watch.

You can give the elves a break.

You can give the elves a break.

You can make it in the shop.

You can make it in the shop.

You can put it on your sleigh.

You can put it on your sleigh.

You know me so well.

You know me so well.

Nobody else can do what you do.

Nobody else can do what you do.

I just wanna fall in

love this Christmas.

I just wanna fall in

love this Christmas.

I just wanna fall in

love this Christmas.

I-- I--

I-- I--

I just wanna fall in love.

Save the wrapping paper,

your ribbon and bow.

Save the wrapping paper,

your ribbon and bow.

Save the wrapping paper,

your ribbon and bow.

I don't need that extra stuff--

I don't need that extra stuff--

[music playing]

[music playing]

SOPHIE: From a self proclaimed

solo gal who has sworn off

SOPHIE: From a self proclaimed

solo gal who has sworn off

the festivities of

the month of December

in lieu of my single

adventures, having

in lieu of my single

adventures, having

to work alongside

the Mr. Christmas

to work alongside

the Mr. Christmas

has been exhausting at best.

The sand and sun of the

Maldives are calling my name,

The sand and sun of the

Maldives are calling my name,

and I cannot wait to step

away from this forced

and I cannot wait to step

away from this forced

partnership from the past week.

I look forward to

shedding all things

I look forward to

shedding all things

Christmas and donning a bikini

in just a few more days.

Christmas and donning a bikini

in just a few more days.

It could not come soon enough.

RADIO: This is Jackson

Carter here playing

all the Christmas

hits all day every day

all the Christmas

hits all day every day

and just a friendly reminder.

Christmas is only

a few sleeps away.

[music playing]

[music playing]

(SINGING) Grab your coat.

It's getting cold.

It's getting cold.

Just look at the falling snow.

Just look at the falling snow.

This season--

Oh, why not?

(SINGING) [inaudible] oh

and a little bit of mistletoe.

(SINGING) [inaudible] oh

and a little bit of mistletoe.

They're decorating the

Christmas tree with the star

They're decorating the

Christmas tree with the star

They're decorating the

Christmas tree with the star

on top for you and me.

Can you hear the sleigh bells?

Can you hear the sleigh bells?

It's Christmas time.

It's Christmas time.

It's Christmas time.

Way up north, they're making

toys for every little girl

Way up north, they're making

toys for every little girl

and boy who mailed

in letters 'cause

and boy who mailed

in letters 'cause

they been better, so much

better than the year before.

they been better, so much

better than the year before.

Santa's crossing off every wish.

Santa's crossing off every wish.

Even moms and dads

have made the list.

Even moms and dads

have made the list.

Can you hear the sleigh bells?

Can you hear the sleigh bells?

It's Christmas time.

It's Christmas time.

The sound of sleigh

bells on reindeer--

The sound of sleigh

bells on reindeer--

[clapping]

Only come this time of year.

Only come this time of year.

[music playing]

[music playing]

Well, that was--

that was something.

Well, that was--

that was something.

Could it be that maybe

some of my Christmas cheer

Could it be that maybe

some of my Christmas cheer

has started to rub off on you?

I will admit

that some cheer may

I will admit

that some cheer may

have unwillingly

transferred, or maybe

have unwillingly

transferred, or maybe

I just like that one song.

I just like that one song.

Sure.

Here, can I help you with this?

Here, can I help you with this?

No, I'm fine.

Thank you.

Ooh, that was more of a

statement, less of a question.

Ooh, that was more of a

statement, less of a question.

We're working together for

the next couple of days,

We're working together for

the next couple of days,

then you can feel free

to go back to doing

things all by yourself.

things all by yourself.

[music playing]

[music playing]

Wow.

Wow.

Oh, wow.

FINN: What's that?

FINN: What's that?

This box, it must

have come from the back.

It's from when my dad

used to decorate the tree

It's from when my dad

used to decorate the tree

for the charity each year.

for the charity each year.

I haven't seen these in years.

Every year, my

sister and I would

sit down and make a Christmas

ornament with our dad.

sit down and make a Christmas

ornament with our dad.

And then we would come here and

set up the tree for the event.

And then we would come here and

set up the tree for the event.

And then we would come here and

set up the tree for the event.

It was our little contribution.

Felt like we were

helping in some way.

Felt like we were

helping in some way.

Oh, yeah?

Yeah.

Yeah.

And we would stand right here.

And we would stand right here.

And right before we put

our ornament on the tree,

our dad would tell us to hold

it in her hands like this,

our dad would tell us to hold

it in her hands like this,

close our eyes, and

make a Christmas wish.

close our eyes, and

make a Christmas wish.

And then when we'd

hang it on the tree,

And then when we'd

hang it on the tree,

our wishes would go up

to the Christmas angels.

our wishes would go up

to the Christmas angels.

Silly.

Silly.

No, no, it's--

it's sweet.

it's sweet.

Your dad sounds like he

was a pretty special guy.

Your dad sounds like he

was a pretty special guy.

He was.

Anyways, stop slacking.

Anyways, stop slacking.

We should get this done

before it's too late.

No, no, we should

put these on the tree.

No, no, we should

put these on the tree.

It'll add some homemade

Montgomery charm.

It'll add some homemade

Montgomery charm.

All right.

All right.

Mmm mmm.

Mmm mmm.

I believe you're

forgetting something.

I believe you're

forgetting something.

Seriously?

Yes.

Yes.

The angels will be very

disappointed if they

don't hear your Christmas wish.

Here, I'll-- I'll do it, too.

Here, I'll-- I'll do it, too.

Here, I'll-- I'll do it, too.

[music playing]

OK, so like this?

OK, so like this?

Exactly.

Mmm hmm.

Now close your

eyes and make a wish.

Now close your

eyes and make a wish.

Ladies first.

Ladies first.

I hope you get

your wish, Sophie.

I hope you get

your wish, Sophie.

OK, ready?

OK, ready?

So ready.

So ready.

I think we have

to do a countdown.

I think we have

to do a countdown.

Is that a Christmas rule or--

Yes, I believe it is.

Yes, I believe it is.

[music playing]

OK.

[music playing]

OK.

OK, on 3.

3, 2, 1.

3, 2, 1.

Hey, I think we make

a pretty good team.

Hey, I think we make

a pretty good team.

Decorating team.

Decorating team.

Oh, right.

Of course.

Of course.

And you know what, we're done

just in time for the Christmas

carol competition.

carol competition.

Oh, no, no, no no.

No.

No way.

I'm not going to that.

I'm not going to that.

You have to.

It's a town tradition.

I know.

My dad used to

take us every year.

My dad used to

take us every year.

OK.

[pinging]

[pinging]

Actually you know what.

Actually you know what.

Why not?

Yeah?

Yeah.

Yeah.

OK, yeah.

After you.

[music playing]

(SINGING) We wish

you a Merry Christmas.

(SINGING) We wish

you a Merry Christmas.

We wish you a merry Christmas

and a happy new year.

We wish you a merry Christmas

and a happy new year.

We wish you a merry Christmas

and a happy new year.

[applause]

[applause]

Give it up for Ms. Morrison.

Now we have five more

brave contestants competing

Now we have five more

brave contestants competing

for the very prestigious title

of Willowbrook's carol king

for the very prestigious title

of Willowbrook's carol king

or queen.

-FINN: Woo woo!

Hoo!

Hoo!

So without further

ado, performing

So without further

ado, performing

for her very first

time, the wonderfully

talented Emma Addison.

talented Emma Addison.

[applause]

[applause]

Break legs.

(SINGING) Dashing through

the snow in a one horse

(SINGING) Dashing through

the snow in a one horse

(SINGING) Dashing through

the snow in a one horse

open sleigh--

[feedback]

[music playing]

[music playing]

(SINGING) Over the hills

we go laughing all the way.

(SINGING) Over the hills

we go laughing all the way.

(SINGING) Over the hills

we go laughing all the way.

Bells on bobtails ring

making spirits bright.

Bells on bobtails ring

making spirits bright.

Bells on bobtails ring

making spirits bright.

What fun it is to ride and

sing a sleighing song tonight.

What fun it is to ride and

sing a sleighing song tonight.

Oh, jingle bells, jingle

bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, jingle bells, jingle

bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, jingle bells, jingle

bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride in

a one horse open sleigh, hey.

Oh, what fun it is to ride in

a one horse open sleigh, hey.

Jingle bells, jingle

bells, jingle all the way.

Jingle bells, jingle

bells, jingle all the way.

Oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one horse open sleigh.

Oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one horse open sleigh.

Oh, what fun it is to ride

in a one horse open sleigh.

[applause]

[applause]

Give it up for Emma Addison.

Give it up for Emma Addison.

[applause]

[applause]

Hope it's still not too

early for hot chocolate.

Hope it's still not too

early for hot chocolate.

Thank you.

Thank you.

You know, that was really

sweet what you did back there.

You know, that was really

sweet what you did back there.

Least I could do.

Town's done a lot for me.

You know, I don't think

I know why you moved here.

You know, I don't think

I know why you moved here.

You know, I don't think

I know why you moved here.

Oh, that is because

you never asked.

Oh, that is because

you never asked.

Well, I'm asking now.

So how did Dr. Finn Miller,

pediatrician, end up

So how did Dr. Finn Miller,

pediatrician, end up

in sleepy old Willowbrook?

Well, it's not some grand

adventure story like yours.

Well, it's not some grand

adventure story like yours.

Well, it's not some grand

adventure story like yours.

I'm from a sleepy town just

two hours north, Brentwood.

I'm from a sleepy town just

two hours north, Brentwood.

Father was the town doctor there

and passed the torch on to me.

Father was the town doctor there

and passed the torch on to me.

Parents passed away.

I got offered a job at the

hospital here, and that's that.

I got offered a job at the

hospital here, and that's that.

Oh, come on.

Oh, come on.

That's that?

I think there might be more

to the Dr. Finn Miller story.

I think there might be more

to the Dr. Finn Miller story.

That's the thing.

I rarely got a chance to

make more to the story.

I rarely got a chance to

make more to the story.

I guess I always felt like

I was living in my father's

I guess I always felt like

I was living in my father's

shadow a little bit.

Always expected me to become

a doctor so that's what I did.

Always expected me to become

a doctor so that's what I did.

Always expected I stay

close to home so I did.

Always expected I stay

close to home so I did.

Always expected I stay

close to home so I did.

Don't get me wrong.

I love my job, and I

love this community.

I love my job, and I

love this community.

I don't always think

there has to be

I don't always think

there has to be

some grand adventure in life.

Find beauty in the

little things, you know.

Find beauty in the

little things, you know.

Yeah?

Like what?

Like what?

Like how Sam knows everyone's

order depending on the mood

Like how Sam knows everyone's

order depending on the mood

they enter the shop that day

or how Mr. Tilton will hand

they enter the shop that day

or how Mr. Tilton will hand

make a toy nutcracker for

every kid in the cancer ward

make a toy nutcracker for

every kid in the cancer ward

each year even though he

retired a million years ago.

each year even though he

retired a million years ago.

It's how it feels different

around here at Christmas time.

It's how it feels different

around here at Christmas time.

It's how it feels different

around here at Christmas time.

There's a little bit

of magic in the air.

Little things.

Simple things.

Simple things.

I like that.

I like that.

I guess there's always been

a part of me that thinks there

I guess there's always been

a part of me that thinks there

could be more out there for me.

Take my work anywhere.

Take my work anywhere.

They need doctors everywhere.

Guess I always just

kind of played it safe.

Guess I always just

kind of played it safe.

Kept my cards a little

close to the chest.

Well, it's never too

late to play a new hand.

Well, it's never too

late to play a new hand.

Well, it's never too

late to play a new hand.

I'm not very good

at card metaphors.

I'm not very good

at card metaphors.

What I'm saying is it's

never too late to start

What I'm saying is it's

never too late to start

a new adventure in life.

I mean, life's too short

not to follow your dreams.

I mean, life's too short

not to follow your dreams.

As cheesy as that sounds,

I think it's true.

As cheesy as that sounds,

I think it's true.

There's a saying I like.

There's a saying I like.

If your dreams don't scare

you, they're too small.

If your dreams don't scare

you, they're too small.

I like that.

I like that.

Yeah.

Maybe it's time to let a little

healthy fear into my life.

Maybe it's time to let a little

healthy fear into my life.

Take a step back from my safe

path, you know, all of my--

Take a step back from my safe

path, you know, all of my--

Traditions.

Traditions.

Hey, traditions are important.

You're never going to

shake those out of me.

I don't think I

could if I tried.

I don't think I

could if I tried.

I don't think I

could if I tried.

Speaking of traditions,

would you like

to join me for one at Sam's?

to join me for one at Sam's?

I know for a fact our

checklist is done for the day.

I know for a fact our

checklist is done for the day.

Sure.

Why not?

[music playing]

[music playing]

You go on in.

You go on in.

Where are you going?

Meet you in there in a minute.

Meet you in there in a minute.

OK.

[chatter]

[chatter]

Hey.

Hey.

So glad you could make it.

What's this?

Ben started it a

couple of years ago.

Ben started it a

couple of years ago.

Thought it'd be a

great way to get

the kids out of the

hospital so it feels

the kids out of the

hospital so it feels

more like a normal Christmas.

more like a normal Christmas.

Ho, ho, ho, merry Christmas!

Ho, ho, ho, merry Christmas!

Hello, everybody.

Hello, everybody.

How are you all today?

Good.

You're good?

You're good?

Does anybody wanna tell me

what they want for Christmas

this year.

Oh my goodness,

thank you so much.

Oh my goodness,

thank you so much.

It's a rainbow.

I love it.

I love it.

Eve, why don't

you come right up.

Oh, I think we can find

something to do about that?

Oh, I think we can find

something to do about that?

Oh, I think we can find

something to do about that?

Thank you so much, Eve.

Does anybody else

wanna come on up?

I do. I do.

FINN: OK.

FINN: OK.

Hey, you.

Hey.

Thanks for bringing

me here today.

Thanks for bringing

me here today.

You're welcome.

You have fun?

You have fun?

I really did.

[ringtone]

[ringtone]

Oh, that's the

caterer for tomorrow.

Oh, that's the

caterer for tomorrow.

Sorry.

One sec.

Hello.

Hello.

Yes.

What?

No, no, no, no, no.

No, no, no, no, no.

No, we put the

order in days ago.

No, we put the

order in days ago.

Isn't there anything you can do?

It's for charity, and I mean--

It's for charity, and I mean--

OK.

OK, I understand.

OK, I understand.

What's going on?

That was Chez Josephine.

That was Chez Josephine.

They can't cater

the event tomorrow.

They can't cater

the event tomorrow.

They messed up, and

whoever I talked

to never even put the order in.

And they've only just

realized their mistake now.

And they've only just

realized their mistake now.

It's like they didn't even care.

So we have no

food for tomorrow.

So we have no

food for tomorrow.

Oh my gosh, what

are we gonna do?

My mom already let all the

staff from the restaurant

My mom already let all the

staff from the restaurant

go for Christmas, and no

restaurant can cater event

of this size the day before.

of this size the day before.

And being so close to

Christmas on such short notice,

And being so close to

Christmas on such short notice,

most places aren't

even open anymore.

most places aren't

even open anymore.

Oh my gosh, I really messed up.

I was trying to

change everything.

I was trying to

change everything.

I just thought if I

could make it different,

I wouldn't be like so--

Hey, it's OK.

Hey, it's OK.

Look, we're gonna figure

this out together.

People are gonna be

expecting a dinner so--

People are gonna be

expecting a dinner so--

I know.

We've sold a ton of

tickets this year.

We've sold a ton of

tickets this year.

We've got lots of people coming

in from neighboring towns, not

to mention basically all of

Willowbrook will be there.

to mention basically all of

Willowbrook will be there.

That's it.

-What? What's it?

That's it.

-What? What's it?

The Town. Willowbrook.

The Town. Willowbrook.

You saw how everyone

came together

at the carol competition.

That spirit runs

through the entire town.

That spirit runs

through the entire town.

Maybe we can get everyone to--

Yeah, yeah.

Yeah, yeah.

We could reach out

to our neighbors,

We could reach out

to our neighbors,

see if they could make

a different dish each.

Absolutely.

Absolutely.

And maybe we go

traditional turkey this time.

No more fancy pants.

No more fancy pants.

My neighbor Mrs.

Taylor makes the best

cranberry sauce I ever tasted.

Perfect.

Perfect.

Let's start knocking on

doors, seeing who can help.

We provide the groceries.

We provide the groceries.

Absolutely.

Let's do it.

OK.

Finn, do you really

think people will

Finn, do you really

think people will

be willing to help like this?

be willing to help like this?

Sophie, I think

in your travels,

you may have forgotten how

special this place really is.

you may have forgotten how

special this place really is.

Come on, we gotta go,

and we gotta go now.

Come on, we gotta go,

and we gotta go now.

Right.

Right.

[music playing]

[music playing]

Wow, OK. Thank you.

Wow, OK. Thank you.

Thank you.

That was the last house.

We got the Johnsons

doing the mashed potatoes.

We got the Johnsons

doing the mashed potatoes.

Miss Robson's

doing the stuffing.

'Course, Sam's

doing the dessert.

'Course, Sam's

doing the dessert.

I can't believe it.

I can't believe it.

I think we got it all covered.

See, coming together

this time of year

is what Christmas is all about.

is what Christmas is all about.

Oh, wow.

Oh, wow.

I am Mr. Christmas.

You really are.

You really are.

You know all

this talk of food,

You know all

this talk of food,

it's really got me starved.

You wanna grab a bite?

You wanna grab a bite?

I think we earned it.

Sure.

Sure.

I mean, it's getting

pretty late now.

I'm not sure if anywhere in

town's gonna be open but--

I'm not sure if anywhere in

town's gonna be open but--

Well, I don't mean to brag,

but I make a pretty mean turkey

sandwich with potato chips.

sandwich with potato chips.

Very fancy.

Very gourmet.

Very gourmet.

Ooh.

Sounds like you might

be giving Chez Josephine

Sounds like you might

be giving Chez Josephine

a run for their money.

Oui.

Oui.

I like that.

I like that.

After you.

[music playing]

[music playing]

Those kids really love you.

Yeah, they're amazing.

Yeah, they're amazing.

You know, the new

wing is not just

You know, the new

wing is not just

about updating the facilities.

It's about enabling

the newest treatments

It's about enabling

the newest treatments

to be available here, giving

the kids access to the best

to be available here, giving

the kids access to the best

medicine in the world.

That's why this year

really means a lot.

That's why this year

really means a lot.

I hope we can come

through for them.

Me, too.

Me, too.

So I see you've put

your decorating skills

So I see you've put

your decorating skills

to work at home.

It's a beautiful tree.

It's a beautiful tree.

Whoa.

I don't think I've heard you

say something so positive

I don't think I've heard you

say something so positive

about something so

quintessentially Christmas.

I'll have you know that

at one point in time,

I'll have you know that

at one point in time,

Christmas was my

favorite holiday.

Christmas was my

favorite holiday.

Really?

Yeah.

I mean, why do you think I was

having a Christmas Eve wedding?

I mean, why do you think I was

having a Christmas Eve wedding?

It was my favorite.

It was my favorite.

Do you mind if I ask?

What happened?

What happened?

Well, I don't

even exactly know.

Well, I don't

even exactly know.

Well, I don't

even exactly know.

He called it off a few

hours before I was supposed

He called it off a few

hours before I was supposed

to walk down the aisle, and I

just remember feeling really

to walk down the aisle, and I

just remember feeling really

heartbroken and so embarrassed.

heartbroken and so embarrassed.

I'm sorry.

Thanks.

Thanks.

But it was more than that.

But it was more than that.

I'd allowed myself

to really lose

who I was in that relationship.

who I was in that relationship.

So what happened

after he called it off?

Well, I picked myself up after

peeling myself off the floor,

Well, I picked myself up after

peeling myself off the floor,

Well, I picked myself up after

peeling myself off the floor,

and I went on our honeymoon

vacation by myself.

So that's what

people connected with?

So that's what

people connected with?

I guess so.

I just tried to write openly

and honestly as it was all

I just tried to write openly

and honestly as it was all

happening, you know, about how

you should never let anyone

happening, you know, about how

you should never let anyone

or anything give you happiness.

or anything give you happiness.

It was all a realization for me.

It was all a realization for me.

I was just getting

out how I felt,

I was just getting

out how I felt,

and I guess people

connected with that.

and I guess people

connected with that.

You know, back then I used to

think that if I checked all

the boxes, you know, perfect

house, get married, have kids,

the boxes, you know, perfect

house, get married, have kids,

I would be happy.

I would be happy.

But I realized that

that just wasn't true

But I realized that

that just wasn't true

But I realized that

that just wasn't true

and not even something

I really wanted.

Just more of what I thought

was expected of me, you know.

Just more of what I thought

was expected of me, you know.

So you started the blog.

Yeah, I started

doing all the things

Yeah, I started

doing all the things

I'd always wanted

to do by myself.

I'd always wanted

to do by myself.

I really wanted to open

the conversation for women

who maybe wanted to

take a different path

who maybe wanted to

take a different path

to the traditional one.

to the traditional one.

Come on, keep going.

Come on, keep going.

I'm-- I'm invested now.

I'm-- I'm invested now.

OK.

Well, I guess after a few years

of doing these Christmas posts

Well, I guess after a few years

of doing these Christmas posts

Well, I guess after a few years

of doing these Christmas posts

specifically, I

feel like I've kind

specifically, I

feel like I've kind

of got myself stuck in a brand.

You know, I never really

slowed down enough

You know, I never really

slowed down enough

to see how I really feel now.

to see how I really feel now.

And how do you feel now.

And how do you feel now.

I don't know.

I'm so used to being alone and

doing my own thing, and I--

I'm so used to being alone and

doing my own thing, and I--

I'm so used to being alone and

doing my own thing, and I--

I don't really know

what I'm trying to say.

I just I've never stopped

to think about all this

I just I've never stopped

to think about all this

to be honest.

I just kept running.

You're a very interesting

woman, Sophie Montgomery.

You're a very interesting

woman, Sophie Montgomery.

I think what you

did was very brave.

I think what you

did was very brave.

Brave?

Yeah.

Yeah.

I mean, what other

person would go

out after something like that?

out after something like that?

Trek halfway around

the world by herself,

start a community

of women who aren't

start a community

of women who aren't

afraid to go out and be who

they want to be on their own.

afraid to go out and be who

they want to be on their own.

Braver than me, that's for sure.

Braver than me, that's for sure.

I'm not so sure about that.

I mean, you get up every

day to help other people.

I mean, you get up every

day to help other people.

To me, that's brave.

To me, that's brave.

Mmm.

Mmm.

Here, get your coat.

Here, get your coat.

I wanna show you something.

What?

What?

Time for dessert.

Time for dessert.

It's snowing and

freezing outside.

Why would we go

outside for dessert?

Why would we go

outside for dessert?

[music playing]

[music playing]

Do you trust me?

What on earth are we

doing out here, Dr. Miller?

What on earth are we

doing out here, Dr. Miller?

It's Dr. Christmas,

thank you very much.

It's Dr. Christmas,

thank you very much.

And because you showed me a

Montgomery family tradition,

And because you showed me a

Montgomery family tradition,

I wanted to show you a

Miller family tradition.

I wanted to show you a

Miller family tradition.

Snow candy.

Snow candy?

Snow candy?

That's right.

Every year the first snowfall I

always got so excited because I

Every year the first snowfall I

always got so excited because I

meant I got to make snow candy.

meant I got to make snow candy.

OK.

Show me how it's

done, Dr. Christmas.

Show me how it's

done, Dr. Christmas.

Well, first off, we

have our maple syrup,

which I have boiled and

added fresh ginger to.

which I have boiled and

added fresh ginger to.

Nurse Sophia, I will

now be needing my tools.

Nurse Sophia, I will

now be needing my tools.

Popsicle stick.

Popsicle stick.

Second popsicle stick, stat.

Second popsicle stick, stat.

Second popsicle stick.

Sea salt.

Sea salt.

Voila.

Voila.

The perfect winter treat.

Cheers?

Cheers.

Cheers.

Oh, no.

Hey, let go of my snow candy.

Hey, let go of my snow candy.

[laughing]

[laughing]

Oh, man, here, you have--

you have a bit, umm--

Oh, man, here, you have--

you have a bit, umm--

[music playing]

[music playing]

[ringtone]

Oh.

Oh.

Sorry, I have to take this.

Sorry, I have to take this.

BAILEY: Soph, if

I read the pages

you sent on Mr. Christmas.

you sent on Mr. Christmas.

Oh?

Oh, yeah.

BAILEY: They were phenomenal!

BAILEY: They were phenomenal!

Listen, Bailey,

I was thinking--

Listen, Bailey,

I was thinking--

I was thinking maybe

we don't go that angle.

BAILEY: What?

I just think--

I just think--

BAILEY: Soph?

Soph-- Sophie, you're

breaking up, babe.

Soph-- Sophie, you're

breaking up, babe.

Listen, if you can

hear me, I just

wanted to call to say that

I sent the pages to Avanti,

wanted to call to say that

I sent the pages to Avanti,

and they loved them.

They thought it was hilarious.

I mean, people love

to hate, right.

I mean, people love

to hate, right.

Anyways they're running it not

only on their online outlets

Anyways they're running it not

only on their online outlets

but on their printed mags, too.

They're going to be in the

lobby of every single high end

They're going to be in the

lobby of every single high end

hotel in the world.

You're going to go from 1.5

million followers to 10.5.

You're going to go from 1.5

million followers to 10.5.

They're sending me the mock

up for the article tomorrow

They're sending me the mock

up for the article tomorrow

morning.

I'll email it to you

as soon as I get it.

I'll email it to you

as soon as I get it.

OK, they're going with

"Escaping Mr. Christmas."

I love it.

I love it.

Bailey, I-- I--

BAILEY: Babe, I can't hear you.

I'll send it through

tomorrow for you to see.

I'll send it through

tomorrow for you to see.

And congrats.

You deserve it. Bye.

You deserve it. Bye.

Sorry.

Work.

It's OK.

It's getting late.

Big day tomorrow.

Big day tomorrow.

Yeah, big day.

Thank you for dinner

and snow candy.

Thank you for dinner

and snow candy.

It was--

It was--

OK, well, I'll see tomorrow.

OK, well, I'll see tomorrow.

Sure.

Sure.

Tomorrow.

Hey, sweetheart.

Hey, sweetheart.

Your sister just left.

She said she stopped by

the restaurant today,

She said she stopped by

the restaurant today,

and everything

looks really nice.

Good.

Good.

Aht, aht, aht, aht, no.

Aht, aht, aht, aht, no.

Come here.

Mom, I just wanna go to bed.

Mom, I just wanna go to bed.

HELEN: Sophie

Montgomery, come over

here and talk to your mother.

I know my daughter, and I know

when something's going on.

I know my daughter, and I know

when something's going on.

OK, talk to me.

OK, talk to me.

[music playing]

I don't know.

I don't know.

I just-- I feel a bit lost

like I'm messing everything up.

I just-- I feel a bit lost

like I'm messing everything up.

I think I've made a huge mistake

and don't know what to do.

I think I've made a huge mistake

and don't know what to do.

You are not lost.

You are not lost.

You are exactly where

you're meant to be.

Every person has her own

journey, and you're on yours.

Every person has her own

journey, and you're on yours.

Every person has her own

journey, and you're on yours.

I am very happy

that your journey

led you home even if you

can't stay for Christmas Day.

led you home even if you

can't stay for Christmas Day.

I have loved having you here.

I have loved having you here.

I've missed you, mom.

I've missed you, mom.

I'm sorry I've been

away for so long.

I just couldn't--

Oh, oh, oh, oh, uh uh, no, no.

Oh, oh, oh, oh, uh uh, no, no.

You don't have to explain

anything, my love.

You don't have to explain

anything, my love.

I know.

You know, your father would be

so proud of the woman you've

You know, your father would be

so proud of the woman you've

become, and you

just know no matter

become, and you

just know no matter

what, no matter where you are

in the world, you can always,

what, no matter where you are

in the world, you can always,

what, no matter where you are

in the world, you can always,

always come home to the

people who love you.

always come home to the

people who love you.

We will always be here for you.

I love you, baby girl.

I love you, baby girl.

I love you, mom.

I love you, mom.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, sweetheart.

[music playing]

[music playing]

SAM: Well, maybe you should

tell her how you feel.

SAM: Well, maybe you should

tell her how you feel.

What's that gonna do?

What's that gonna do?

I mean, she leaves tonight.

I can't.

I can't.

Maybe I can-- I--

I don't know.

I can honestly say that

I've never seen you this way,

I can honestly say that

I've never seen you this way,

this fired up.

this fired up.

She makes me feel

like I can do anything.

She makes me feel

like I can do anything.

I don't think I've ever

felt like this before.

You know, my

mom used to always

say you should hold on to what

makes you feel most alive.

say you should hold on to what

makes you feel most alive.

[music playing]

[music playing]

That's it.

That's it.

Yeah.

Oh, Finn, you forgot the--

Oh, Finn, you forgot the--

FINN: Right, yeah.

OK.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Good luck.

Iz, I feel awful.

Iz, I feel awful.

I mean, I know it's my career

and I have a lot riding

on this, but, you

know, I always said

on this, but, you

know, I always said

I would write with integrity

and tell the truth.

I would write with integrity

and tell the truth.

And this just doesn't feel

like the truth anymore.

And this just doesn't feel

like the truth anymore.

Oh, you like him?

I do.

I do.

I really do.

I really do.

But it's more than that.

Like, none of this feels right,

leaving, writing the article.

Like, none of this feels right,

leaving, writing the article.

It just all feels, like, wrong.

It just all feels, like, wrong.

Well, do you think

you're willing to give

Well, do you think

you're willing to give

up the Avanti International

article, the exposure?

up the Avanti International

article, the exposure?

I don't know.

Thank you so much.

Thank you so much.

I hope the kids are good.

Of course.

You're the best.

You're the best.

Say hi to your mom.

Morning.

You sleep OK.

Yeah.

Yeah.

No.

A big day.

I wanted to make sure everything

was going go really well.

I wanted to make sure everything

was going go really well.

Hard to sleep.

A lot on my mind.

A lot on my mind.

I had some things on my mind

I wanted to talk to you about,

too.

too.

Oh?

Oh?

Where should I put these?

Oh, yeah.

Oh, yeah.

Here is great.

I'll just-- oh! Sorry.

So now I can check

Sam off the list.

So now I can check

Sam off the list.

That's right.

Great.

To just-- where's my--

To just-- where's my--

I must have left in the back.

Don't go anywhere.

Don't go anywhere.

[pinging]

Oh, hey, Sophie,

it's-- it's here.

Oh, hey, Sophie,

it's-- it's here.

It--

[music playing]

[music playing]

Mr. Christmas's infatuation

with injecting jolly spirit

Mr. Christmas's infatuation

with injecting jolly spirit

in every menial task

has my stomach turning,

in every menial task

has my stomach turning,

my disdain for Christmas growing

with every day that passes.

my disdain for Christmas growing

with every day that passes.

Oh, there it is.

Oh, there it is.

What's wrong?

What's wrong?

"Escaping Mr. Christmas."

"Escaping Mr. Christmas."

Really nice.

It's a-- it's a great title.

Finn--

Finn--

I had no idea I was gonna

be a cover story for you.

So I-- I guess I was just

material for your article--

So I-- I guess I was just

material for your article--

So I-- I guess I was just

material for your article--

No, Finn, of course not.

To further your

career, some fancy post

To further your

career, some fancy post

to boost your profile?

It's just I--

I didn't mean what I wrote.

I didn't mean what I wrote.

I don't even know--

You were the one

who called me Mr.

You were the one

who called me Mr.

Christmas in the first place.

Yeah, but--

Yeah, but--

Was it your idea to

include me in your article?

Was it your idea to

include me in your article?

Yes but no.

Yes but no.

It wasn't like that was

before we and then--

I don't even think I

know who you really are.

I don't even think I

know who you really are.

You know, maybe you should go,

and you have a flight to catch.

You know, maybe you should go,

and you have a flight to catch.

Finn, please, I can explain.

If I-- if I--

Actually you

know what, I'll go.

Actually you

know what, I'll go.

Goodbye, Sophie.

Have a safe flight.

Have a safe flight.

[music playing]

[music playing]

[sobbing]

[sobbing]

SOPHIE: To my solo

soldiers, I feel it's

SOPHIE: To my solo

soldiers, I feel it's

SOPHIE: To my solo

soldiers, I feel it's

time to set the story straight.

There was a time when my

negativity towards Christmas

There was a time when my

negativity towards Christmas

was very real, and it came

from a place of truth.

was very real, and it came

from a place of truth.

But it's time for me to

let that negativity go.

But it's time for me to

let that negativity go.

I've held on to it

for far too long,

I've held on to it

for far too long,

and I realize now that I wasn't

running away from Christmas.

and I realize now that I wasn't

running away from Christmas.

I was running away from

myself, from things

I was running away from

myself, from things

I wasn't ready to face.

I wasn't ready to face.

I allowed that

negativity and cynicism

I allowed that

negativity and cynicism

to fuel a narrative that now I

no longer believe and follow.

to fuel a narrative that now I

no longer believe and follow.

I need to come clean.

I need to come clean.

There is a time

for big adventure

and for seeking new horizons

beyond your daily norm.

and for seeking new horizons

beyond your daily norm.

And then there are times

to pause, reflect, and be

And then there are times

to pause, reflect, and be

close to the ones you love.

close to the ones you love.

To me, that is what

Christmas is all about.

To me, that is what

Christmas is all about.

I lost sight of

that along the way.

I lost sight of

that along the way.

I will never stop

traveling the world.

I will never stop

traveling the world.

I will never stop

craving adventure.

I will never stop

craving adventure.

But I have come

to the realization

that I will never again

take for granted the beauty

that I will never again

take for granted the beauty

and the joy of the

comforts of home,

and the joy of the

comforts of home,

to cherish the ones

you care about.

to cherish the ones

you care about.

Hold them tight.

Hold them tight.

Wrap yourself in love.

It's all around us.

It's all around us.

It took a very special

person to open my eyes

It took a very special

person to open my eyes

to all that was

right in front of me

if I just took the time to look.

if I just took the time to look.

And for that, I am

forever grateful.

And for that, I am

forever grateful.

And for that, I am

forever grateful.

You can travel the

world, but there

really is no place like home.

really is no place like home.

So for the first

time in a long time,

So for the first

time in a long time,

this is Sophie's Solo Travel

saying Merry Christmas.

this is Sophie's Solo Travel

saying Merry Christmas.

this is Sophie's Solo Travel

saying Merry Christmas.

We should probably start

getting ready, honey.

Yeah, just one more.

Yeah, just one more.

We can go.

We can go.

Hey.

SOPHIE: Hi.

You almost done packing?

You almost done packing?

It's a long way to

the airport, honey.

You should get a move on.

Actually there's something

I need your help with.

Actually there's something

I need your help with.

[music playing]

[chatter]

FINN: On three, I want

everyone to say Christmas, OK?

FINN: On three, I want

everyone to say Christmas, OK?

1, 2, 3.

Christmas!

Christmas!

[chatter]

[chatter]

Hey.

Hey.

Oh, hi.

Good to see you.

You guys look--

whoa, you clean up nice.

whoa, you clean up nice.

Look at you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Anyone want a drink?

I'm good for a drink.

Shall we?

See you in a bit.

See you in a bit.

See you.

Finn.

Finn.

FINN: Ladies.

Hey.

Hey.

Hi.

You both look lovely.

Oh, God.

Thank you.

Oh, God.

Thank you.

You look very nice.

The restaurant

looks so lovely.

The restaurant

looks so lovely.

I can't thank you enough, Finn.

You and Sophie did

a wonderful job.

You and Sophie did

a wonderful job.

And the carnival

theme, just fabulous.

And the carnival

theme, just fabulous.

The kids are having a blast.

Kids?

Kids?

You just beat me four

times at Santa's coin toss.

I always had a good arm.

I always had a good arm.

Yeah, the carnival

theme was Sophie's idea.

Yeah, the carnival

theme was Sophie's idea.

You should thank her.

You should thank her.

It was a good idea.

Yeah.

Glad people are enjoying it.

Glad people are enjoying it.

Did you get a chance to

read her Christmas post?

Did you get a chance to

read her Christmas post?

Yeah, no, I--

Yeah, no, I--

I don't think I need

to read the rest.

I don't think I need

to read the rest.

I think you should.

Really, you should.

Really, you should.

[music playing]

There's an online donation

link down at the bottom there

for all her followers to

help donate to the hospital

for all her followers to

help donate to the hospital

wing, all 1.5 million of them.

wing, all 1.5 million of them.

We have already raised

more money this year than we

We have already raised

more money this year than we

have in the past 10 combined.

The airport, if I leave

now, do you think I could--

The airport, if I leave

now, do you think I could--

[music playing]

[music playing]

Umm, if you'll excuse me.

Umm, if you'll excuse me.

Umm, if you'll excuse me.

You stayed.

I did.

I did.

You look-- wow.

You look-- wow.

Thank you.

You look very handsome.

You look very handsome.

What about your work?

The Maldives?

The Maldives?

I thought you'd be halfway

around the world by now.

I called it off.

I called it off.

I stopped the article

from being published,

and I wrote what I really felt.

and I wrote what I really felt.

I saw.

I saw.

Thank you.

Please don't thank me.

Please don't thank me.

I feel terrible for what I

wrote about you and for letting

I feel terrible for what I

wrote about you and for letting

it get that far.

I didn't mean any of it.

I didn't mean any of it.

I know.

I'm gonna stop running away

from people who care about me.

I'm gonna stop running away

from people who care about me.

I'm gonna stop running away

from people who care about me.

The world can wait.

I wanna be here.

I wanna be here.

Now.

I wanted to tell you

something earlier and--

ever since I met

you, it's like a fire

ever since I met

you, it's like a fire

has been lit inside of me.

has been lit inside of me.

I've never felt more alive

than when I'm with you,

I've never felt more alive

than when I'm with you,

and I have never

felt more at home.

You feel at home with me?

You feel at home with me?

Look, I know that your

work takes you everywhere

Look, I know that your

work takes you everywhere

and I have the

hospital here, but I

and I have the

hospital here, but I

think maybe I'm ready to

see what else is out there.

think maybe I'm ready to

see what else is out there.

think maybe I'm ready to

see what else is out there.

You mean, you--

you want to come with

me, see the world?

you want to come with

me, see the world?

Sophie, wherever you are,

that's where I wanna be.

Sophie, wherever you are,

that's where I wanna be.

Sophie, wherever you are,

that's where I wanna be.

Well, I do have one condition.

Well, I do have one condition.

Yeah?

Yeah?

What's that?

That we always, always

come home for Christmas.

That we always, always

come home for Christmas.

That we always, always

come home for Christmas.

Deal.

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[music playing]

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(SINGING) The snow is

falling, and the cold wind

(SINGING) The snow is

falling, and the cold wind

is blowing hard.

is blowing hard.

I'm locked inside tonight, but

my heart is somewhere else.

I'm locked inside tonight, but

my heart is somewhere else.

I'm locked inside tonight, but

my heart is somewhere else.

I'm thinking of you, babe,

and all your crazy ways.

I'm thinking of you, babe,

and all your crazy ways.

I'm thinking of you, babe,

and all your crazy ways.

I miss you more right now.

It must be these hard days.

It must be these hard days.

You know you're my everything,

the only present I want,

You know you're my everything,

the only present I want,

You know you're my everything,

the only present I want,

You know you're my everything,

the only present I want,

and, oh, what I'd give to be

with you under the mistletoe.

and, oh, what I'd give to be

with you under the mistletoe.

Merry Christmas,

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas,

Merry Christmas.

Yeah, I got you on my mind.

Yeah, I got you on my mind.

Merry Christmas from a distance.

Merry Christmas from a distance.

I wish you were here tonight.

I wish you were here tonight.

Merry Christmas,

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas,

Merry Christmas.

Yeah, I got you on my mind.

Merry Christmas from a distance.

Merry Christmas from a distance.

I wish you were here tonight.

I wish you were here tonight.

Oh, what I'd give to

have you here my dear.

Oh, what I'd give to

have you here my dear.

Oh, what I'd give to

have you here my dear.

We could sing--

We could sing--

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