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These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,547 --> 00:00:04,646 ♪ Deck the halls With boughs of holly ♪ 2 00:00:04,696 --> 00:00:06,810 ♪ Fa, la, la La-la-la-la ♪ 3 00:00:06,844 --> 00:00:10,138 ♪ 'Tis the season To be jolly ♪ 4 00:00:10,173 --> 00:00:13,366 ♪ Fa, la, la La-la-la-la ♪ 5 00:00:13,401 --> 00:00:16,063 ♪ Don we now Our gay apparel ♪ 6 00:00:16,097 --> 00:00:19,224 ♪ Fa, la, la La-la-la, la-la-la ♪ 7 00:00:19,259 --> 00:00:22,120 ♪ Troll the ancient Yuletide carol ♪ 8 00:00:22,155 --> 00:00:24,751 ♪ Fa, la, la, la La-la ♪ 9 00:00:24,786 --> 00:00:27,146 ♪ La, la ♪ 10 00:00:31,209 --> 00:00:34,002 Well, your work is good, it's fresh... original. 11 00:00:34,038 --> 00:00:34,835 Thank you. 12 00:00:34,870 --> 00:00:35,899 But you haven't worked in a while. 13 00:00:35,935 --> 00:00:36,865 Why are you interested 14 00:00:36,900 --> 00:00:39,327 in a full-time position as an art director? 15 00:00:39,362 --> 00:00:40,326 Um... 16 00:00:40,361 --> 00:00:41,591 Timing, I guess. 17 00:00:41,626 --> 00:00:42,888 "Timing"? 18 00:00:42,924 --> 00:00:44,320 What do you mean by that? 19 00:00:44,355 --> 00:00:45,118 Oh, thank you. 20 00:00:45,153 --> 00:00:48,747 Um, well, my ex-husband and I... 21 00:00:48,782 --> 00:00:50,411 got married right after college 22 00:00:50,446 --> 00:00:53,073 and moved up to the city and I worked in advertising 23 00:00:53,108 --> 00:00:55,037 for a few years, 24 00:00:55,073 --> 00:00:56,868 but when RayAnne came along, 25 00:00:56,904 --> 00:00:57,866 I-- 26 00:00:57,902 --> 00:00:59,863 oh, that's my daughter-- 27 00:00:59,899 --> 00:01:00,829 Oh. 28 00:01:00,864 --> 00:01:01,593 ...I stopped working 29 00:01:01,628 --> 00:01:04,158 and became a stay-at-home mom. 30 00:01:04,193 --> 00:01:06,519 And that's a full-time job in itself. 31 00:01:06,555 --> 00:01:07,352 Oh, yes, it is, 32 00:01:07,388 --> 00:01:09,514 and I've loved every minute of it, 33 00:01:09,550 --> 00:01:11,180 but Ray's growing up, 34 00:01:11,215 --> 00:01:13,442 and I need a job, and here I am. 35 00:01:13,478 --> 00:01:15,639 Well, working in a New York ad agency, 36 00:01:15,675 --> 00:01:18,268 the hours here can be very demanding. 37 00:01:18,303 --> 00:01:21,530 Oh, yes. I remember, and I'm ready for that. 38 00:01:21,565 --> 00:01:23,961 And do you think this is the place you want to be? 39 00:01:23,996 --> 00:01:24,925 I do. 40 00:01:24,961 --> 00:01:26,923 Good. 41 00:01:26,958 --> 00:01:28,287 We'll be in touch. 42 00:01:28,322 --> 00:01:30,317 Thank you. 43 00:01:33,814 --> 00:01:36,609 [♪♪♪] 44 00:01:58,078 --> 00:01:59,608 [distant "Santa"]: Merry Christmas! 45 00:02:07,465 --> 00:02:10,157 [Sydney]: Hey, Ray. We're back in Hopewell. 46 00:02:11,157 --> 00:02:12,721 Isn't this cute? 47 00:02:12,756 --> 00:02:14,585 Uh-huh. 48 00:02:17,250 --> 00:02:20,077 My phone's slow. Do they even have service here? 49 00:02:20,112 --> 00:02:21,042 You know what-- 50 00:02:21,077 --> 00:02:23,572 we are not that far from New York, honey. 51 00:02:23,607 --> 00:02:24,736 Why don't you put your phone away 52 00:02:24,772 --> 00:02:26,934 and enjoy where we are? 53 00:02:26,969 --> 00:02:30,993 Look! Look at all these amazing Christmas decorations. 54 00:02:31,029 --> 00:02:32,425 Look, Mom! 55 00:02:32,460 --> 00:02:34,220 A cookie-dough bakery! 56 00:02:34,256 --> 00:02:35,853 You know, my grandma used to take me there 57 00:02:35,888 --> 00:02:36,852 when I was your age. 58 00:02:36,887 --> 00:02:40,047 Wow! That's a long time ago! 59 00:02:40,082 --> 00:02:43,875 Yes. The dinosaurs were wearing Santa hats. 60 00:02:43,911 --> 00:02:45,638 [laughs] 61 00:02:45,673 --> 00:02:47,835 Can I go get a cookie, Mom? Please? 62 00:02:49,667 --> 00:02:52,029 Uh... 63 00:02:52,064 --> 00:02:53,460 - Okay, sure. - Yes! 64 00:03:02,348 --> 00:03:04,877 All right. Cookie time! 65 00:03:04,912 --> 00:03:06,940 How many cookies am I allowed? 66 00:03:06,976 --> 00:03:08,337 How many do you think? 67 00:03:08,373 --> 00:03:09,504 Ten? 68 00:03:09,539 --> 00:03:11,133 How about "ten minus nine"? 69 00:03:11,167 --> 00:03:11,765 One? 70 00:03:11,801 --> 00:03:14,161 Yes. I'd say one cookie. 71 00:03:14,197 --> 00:03:15,426 Oh, Merry Christmas! 72 00:03:15,462 --> 00:03:16,493 [Mom]: Merry Christmas. 73 00:03:16,528 --> 00:03:17,690 These are fresh from the oven. 74 00:03:17,725 --> 00:03:19,088 Would you both like to try one? 75 00:03:19,123 --> 00:03:20,153 For free? 76 00:03:20,189 --> 00:03:23,282 Of course! It's our Christmas Cookie Countdown. 77 00:03:23,317 --> 00:03:24,980 We're featuring a different Christmas cookie 78 00:03:25,015 --> 00:03:25,778 every day until Christmas. 79 00:03:25,813 --> 00:03:28,640 Today is "Gingerbread Manchesters." 80 00:03:28,676 --> 00:03:29,672 Thank you! 81 00:03:29,707 --> 00:03:31,802 Ooh. Thank you. 82 00:03:33,103 --> 00:03:34,598 Delicious! 83 00:03:34,633 --> 00:03:35,930 [laughing] 84 00:03:35,965 --> 00:03:36,928 Merry Christmas! 85 00:03:36,963 --> 00:03:38,725 Merry Christmas! Thank you. 86 00:03:40,258 --> 00:03:42,753 [♪♪♪] 87 00:03:49,579 --> 00:03:50,641 All right! 88 00:03:50,676 --> 00:03:53,204 There's somewhere very special I want to show you. 89 00:03:53,240 --> 00:03:54,201 Where is it? 90 00:03:54,237 --> 00:03:55,900 It is... right there. 91 00:03:55,935 --> 00:03:57,631 The Book Bea. 92 00:03:57,666 --> 00:03:58,695 I remember The Book Bea! 93 00:03:58,731 --> 00:04:00,059 Can we go inside? 94 00:04:00,094 --> 00:04:03,055 Of course! That's why we're here. 95 00:04:03,090 --> 00:04:04,353 You have a good memory. 96 00:04:04,389 --> 00:04:06,551 Yep! [laughs] 97 00:04:10,812 --> 00:04:13,607 [Christmas tunes play quietly on shop speakers] 98 00:04:13,642 --> 00:04:15,969 - It's so pretty. - Yes. 99 00:04:17,370 --> 00:04:19,996 Marvin, I know you are going to love this book. 100 00:04:20,031 --> 00:04:20,929 [Marvin chuckles] 101 00:04:20,964 --> 00:04:22,726 Well, if it's anything like the last one, 102 00:04:22,762 --> 00:04:24,090 I'm sure I will. 103 00:04:24,125 --> 00:04:25,356 Thank you. 104 00:04:25,392 --> 00:04:26,986 [♪♪♪] 105 00:04:27,021 --> 00:04:28,485 I don't know how she does it, 106 00:04:28,520 --> 00:04:29,684 but she always seems to recommend 107 00:04:29,719 --> 00:04:30,813 just the right book. 108 00:04:30,849 --> 00:04:32,379 [Bea]: Thank you, Marvin! 109 00:04:32,414 --> 00:04:33,577 Merry Christmas. 110 00:04:33,612 --> 00:04:35,274 Merry Christmas to you. 111 00:04:37,206 --> 00:04:38,969 Sydney? Is that you? 112 00:04:39,003 --> 00:04:41,065 Hi, Bea. Merry Christmas. 113 00:04:41,100 --> 00:04:43,694 Merry Christmas! I can't believe it. 114 00:04:43,730 --> 00:04:45,792 Let me look at you! 115 00:04:45,828 --> 00:04:47,122 Oh! 116 00:04:47,158 --> 00:04:50,317 I haven't seen you in forever. 117 00:04:50,353 --> 00:04:52,115 Well, it has been a few years. 118 00:04:52,151 --> 00:04:53,113 It seems like forever. 119 00:04:53,149 --> 00:04:54,178 Mm-hmm. 120 00:04:54,214 --> 00:04:55,211 I was sorry, dear, 121 00:04:55,246 --> 00:04:57,708 about your grandmother's passing. 122 00:04:57,743 --> 00:04:58,639 Thank you. 123 00:04:58,674 --> 00:05:01,101 We're staying in her house for the holiday. 124 00:05:01,903 --> 00:05:04,464 And this can't be RayAnne! 125 00:05:04,499 --> 00:05:05,663 The last time I saw you, 126 00:05:05,698 --> 00:05:08,525 you were this big, and now look at you! 127 00:05:08,560 --> 00:05:09,922 You remember Bea, honey? 128 00:05:09,957 --> 00:05:11,787 Um, not really. 129 00:05:11,822 --> 00:05:13,250 Well, Bea is the owner 130 00:05:13,286 --> 00:05:14,914 of "The Book... Bea." 131 00:05:14,949 --> 00:05:16,645 Nice to meet you. 132 00:05:16,681 --> 00:05:18,443 Do you have any Wi-Fi here? 133 00:05:18,478 --> 00:05:22,636 Uh, I'm afraid not, dear, but... 134 00:05:22,672 --> 00:05:25,433 I might have something even better. 135 00:05:25,468 --> 00:05:26,896 Mm! 136 00:05:26,931 --> 00:05:28,927 Come with me. 137 00:05:31,659 --> 00:05:33,420 So we're just going around here, okay? 138 00:05:34,453 --> 00:05:37,614 [♪♪♪] 139 00:06:00,881 --> 00:06:02,509 "The Christmas Road." 140 00:06:02,545 --> 00:06:03,907 Uh-huh. 141 00:06:03,943 --> 00:06:04,906 The best part is, 142 00:06:04,942 --> 00:06:07,203 the whole story is right there in your hands. 143 00:06:07,239 --> 00:06:10,233 You don't have to download anything. 144 00:06:10,268 --> 00:06:12,129 Shall we read it? Okay. 145 00:06:16,591 --> 00:06:19,184 [♪♪♪] 146 00:06:30,338 --> 00:06:31,500 Uh, excuse me! 147 00:06:32,533 --> 00:06:33,497 Hi. 148 00:06:33,532 --> 00:06:34,562 You talking to me? 149 00:06:34,597 --> 00:06:36,958 Yes, I'm talking to you. I've been watching you. 150 00:06:36,994 --> 00:06:38,656 - You've been watching me? - And I saw everything you did! 151 00:06:38,691 --> 00:06:40,287 You didn't pay for those books. 152 00:06:40,322 --> 00:06:41,718 No. No, I didn't. 153 00:06:41,753 --> 00:06:43,649 Wha-- Uh, Bea! 154 00:06:43,684 --> 00:06:45,147 Could you come here for a minute? 155 00:06:45,183 --> 00:06:46,610 Yes, Sydney? 156 00:06:46,646 --> 00:06:48,608 This man here is shoplifting. 157 00:06:48,643 --> 00:06:50,471 [chuckles] Oh. Hey, Mac. 158 00:06:50,506 --> 00:06:51,870 Hey, Bea. 159 00:06:51,905 --> 00:06:53,634 Oh, you two know each other. 160 00:06:53,669 --> 00:06:56,296 Mac is our local fourth-grade school teacher. 161 00:06:56,331 --> 00:06:56,962 Ah. 162 00:06:56,997 --> 00:06:57,961 Oh! I hope you don't mind. 163 00:06:57,996 --> 00:07:00,624 Uh, I grabbed this to read to the kids today. 164 00:07:00,659 --> 00:07:02,586 [Bea]: Great. Just take whatever you need, honey, 165 00:07:02,622 --> 00:07:05,083 and settle up at the end of the month as usual. 166 00:07:05,119 --> 00:07:06,514 Well, I was thinking about The Book Thief... 167 00:07:06,549 --> 00:07:07,646 for next semester. 168 00:07:07,681 --> 00:07:09,177 Hilarious. 169 00:07:09,212 --> 00:07:10,343 Not from around here, are ya? 170 00:07:10,378 --> 00:07:11,473 New York? 171 00:07:11,509 --> 00:07:13,238 Why would you say that? 172 00:07:13,273 --> 00:07:14,568 Mm. You seem a little tense. 173 00:07:14,604 --> 00:07:16,066 Mm, not tense at all. 174 00:07:16,101 --> 00:07:17,931 - Mm? A little bit. - Nope. 175 00:07:17,066 --> 00:07:19,461 Look, I don't know who you think you are, but-- 176 00:07:19,497 --> 00:07:20,393 Well, I am Mac. 177 00:07:20,429 --> 00:07:23,589 Uh, the local fourth-grade school teacher, 178 00:07:23,624 --> 00:07:24,421 and I have to get back to school, 179 00:07:24,456 --> 00:07:26,119 so, Sydney, it was nice to meet you. 180 00:07:26,154 --> 00:07:27,383 Bea, thank you. 181 00:07:27,418 --> 00:07:28,747 Bye, honey. 182 00:07:34,175 --> 00:07:36,236 [♪♪♪] 183 00:07:38,469 --> 00:07:39,930 Funny guy. 184 00:07:39,966 --> 00:07:41,562 [chuckles] He's wonderful. 185 00:07:41,597 --> 00:07:43,025 And so helpful to everybody. 186 00:07:43,061 --> 00:07:44,524 Well, if you say so. 187 00:07:44,560 --> 00:07:46,222 And cute. 188 00:07:46,257 --> 00:07:48,484 And... single. 189 00:07:49,552 --> 00:07:51,712 So you heard about my divorce. 190 00:07:51,747 --> 00:07:53,411 It's a small town. 191 00:07:53,447 --> 00:07:54,941 Well... 192 00:07:54,976 --> 00:07:57,971 I'm not looking for a relationship right now, Bea. 193 00:07:59,636 --> 00:08:01,299 Well, don't wait too long, honey. 194 00:08:02,300 --> 00:08:03,828 Mom! 195 00:08:03,863 --> 00:08:04,892 I love this book! 196 00:08:04,928 --> 00:08:06,025 I love it so much. 197 00:08:06,061 --> 00:08:07,656 It's about a girl, 198 00:08:07,691 --> 00:08:09,220 and she goes on a trip at Christmas. 199 00:08:09,256 --> 00:08:10,319 She's exactly like me! 200 00:08:10,355 --> 00:08:12,249 Imagine that. 201 00:08:12,284 --> 00:08:14,147 Well, we might just have to get it. 202 00:08:14,182 --> 00:08:17,208 Oh, let's consider it an early Christmas gift. 203 00:08:17,244 --> 00:08:18,706 Oh, Bea, you do not need to do that. 204 00:08:18,741 --> 00:08:20,802 Thank you so much! 205 00:08:20,838 --> 00:08:22,999 [Bea]: Oh! And you should come 206 00:08:23,035 --> 00:08:24,830 to the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony tonight. 207 00:08:24,865 --> 00:08:26,362 You know what? We just drove in, 208 00:08:26,398 --> 00:08:27,293 and I think we're a little tired. 209 00:08:27,329 --> 00:08:29,024 [Bea]: Everybody in town will be there. 210 00:08:29,059 --> 00:08:30,722 There's a Christmas tree? 211 00:08:30,757 --> 00:08:33,518 A big one! 212 00:08:35,017 --> 00:08:37,345 Well, I guess we will see you tonight. 213 00:08:39,244 --> 00:08:41,472 All right. Thank you. Come on, hon'. 214 00:08:43,504 --> 00:08:44,401 Bye! 215 00:08:46,867 --> 00:08:50,093 [Sydney]: This was my grandmother's house. 216 00:08:50,128 --> 00:08:52,255 [RayAnne]: Oh, wow. 217 00:08:56,884 --> 00:08:58,780 Wow. 218 00:08:58,814 --> 00:09:03,073 Did Great-Grandma really give you this whole house? 219 00:09:03,108 --> 00:09:05,070 Yes, she did. 220 00:09:05,105 --> 00:09:08,432 I guess she knew how much I loved it... 221 00:09:08,467 --> 00:09:10,529 and her. 222 00:09:13,826 --> 00:09:15,786 You made it! 223 00:09:15,822 --> 00:09:17,783 Hey... Diane! 224 00:09:17,819 --> 00:09:18,783 It's so good to see you. 225 00:09:18,818 --> 00:09:19,981 You too! 226 00:09:20,016 --> 00:09:21,978 I cannot thank you enough for keeping an eye on the house. 227 00:09:22,013 --> 00:09:23,310 What are neighbors for? 228 00:09:23,345 --> 00:09:24,441 Some Christmas cheer. 229 00:09:24,475 --> 00:09:25,639 Oh, thank you. 230 00:09:25,674 --> 00:09:26,604 Ray? 231 00:09:26,640 --> 00:09:29,967 Gosh, you are cute. How old are you now? 18? 232 00:09:30,002 --> 00:09:31,695 - I'm only 8! -8? 233 00:09:31,731 --> 00:09:34,359 Well, it just so happens that I have a daughter, too, 234 00:09:34,395 --> 00:09:36,356 and she is just a little older. 235 00:09:36,392 --> 00:09:37,388 What's her name? 236 00:09:37,423 --> 00:09:38,720 Sarah. 237 00:09:38,755 --> 00:09:40,285 [man]: Hi, Sydney! 238 00:09:40,320 --> 00:09:41,782 I'll have these up in no time. 239 00:09:41,817 --> 00:09:43,745 Todd! Hey! Wait, what-- what are you doing? 240 00:09:43,781 --> 00:09:46,109 I always did your Grandma's Christmas lights, remember? 241 00:09:46,144 --> 00:09:48,871 Yeah, actually, uh, the thing is, I, uh... 242 00:09:48,907 --> 00:09:50,935 I wasn't going to do lights this year. 243 00:09:50,970 --> 00:09:52,100 [both laughing] 244 00:09:52,135 --> 00:09:53,099 No Christmas lights? 245 00:09:53,134 --> 00:09:54,230 You're kidding, right? 246 00:09:55,562 --> 00:09:57,192 [Sydney chuckles awkwardly] 247 00:09:57,227 --> 00:09:59,090 Yeah. [laughs] Just kidding. 248 00:09:59,125 --> 00:10:02,817 Yeah... go ahead, you've already got it started. 249 00:10:02,853 --> 00:10:04,081 [Todd]: Merry Christmas. 250 00:10:04,116 --> 00:10:05,579 Merry Christmas. 251 00:10:05,614 --> 00:10:06,745 Don't fall off the ladder, honey. 252 00:10:06,780 --> 00:10:08,941 Thank you, dear. 253 00:10:10,607 --> 00:10:13,169 Ah. Ooh! It is chilly out here. Should we get you girls inside? 254 00:10:13,204 --> 00:10:14,966 - Hot chocolate? - Definitely. 255 00:10:21,058 --> 00:10:22,654 [RayAnne]: Wow. 256 00:10:22,689 --> 00:10:24,984 I really like this house, Mommy. 257 00:10:25,019 --> 00:10:26,016 I'm glad you do! 258 00:10:27,315 --> 00:10:28,644 Can I go pick out my room? 259 00:10:28,679 --> 00:10:30,275 - Yes. - Please? 260 00:10:30,311 --> 00:10:31,606 - Yes! - Thank you! 261 00:10:31,642 --> 00:10:33,470 [laughs] 262 00:10:33,505 --> 00:10:35,203 She is adorable. 263 00:10:35,238 --> 00:10:37,865 Yeah. I like her. 264 00:10:37,899 --> 00:10:40,260 So the furnace has been acting kinda funny. 265 00:10:40,296 --> 00:10:41,591 If you need to, just reset it. 266 00:10:41,627 --> 00:10:42,958 Oh, okay. Thank you. 267 00:10:42,993 --> 00:10:44,054 Yeah. 268 00:10:44,089 --> 00:10:46,851 This house brings back so many Christmas memories. 269 00:10:46,886 --> 00:10:48,581 I bet. 270 00:10:48,617 --> 00:10:49,681 I really wish 271 00:10:49,715 --> 00:10:51,443 I could've gotten down here more in the last years, 272 00:10:51,478 --> 00:10:53,840 but... you know. 273 00:10:53,875 --> 00:10:55,604 Life? 274 00:10:55,639 --> 00:10:56,968 Yeah. Life. 275 00:10:58,669 --> 00:11:00,897 I was sorry to hear about you and Jon. 276 00:11:00,932 --> 00:11:03,127 How are things, if I can ask? 277 00:11:03,162 --> 00:11:04,924 O...kay. 278 00:11:04,959 --> 00:11:06,289 He's great with RayAnne. 279 00:11:06,324 --> 00:11:09,916 He's taking her to Hawaii for Christmas. 280 00:11:10,950 --> 00:11:13,677 [♪♪♪] 281 00:11:50,557 --> 00:11:52,552 What about you? 282 00:11:52,588 --> 00:11:55,149 Oh, I'm-I'm staying here for the holiday. 283 00:11:55,185 --> 00:11:56,512 That's not what I meant. 284 00:11:56,547 --> 00:11:57,544 Yeah, I know. 285 00:11:58,746 --> 00:12:02,670 Uh, things have been tough, but I'm getting through it. 286 00:12:02,706 --> 00:12:04,301 Good. 287 00:12:04,336 --> 00:12:07,862 You know, if you need anything, I am... right there. 288 00:12:09,928 --> 00:12:11,658 - Thank you, Di. - Mm-hmm. 289 00:12:12,990 --> 00:12:15,019 Oh, actually, there is one thing. 290 00:12:15,055 --> 00:12:16,883 Could you recommend a realtor? 291 00:12:16,918 --> 00:12:19,279 Um... Lou Williams is good, 292 00:12:19,314 --> 00:12:21,276 but I don't know, 293 00:12:21,311 --> 00:12:24,105 I was kind of hoping maybe you guys might be moving in. 294 00:12:24,141 --> 00:12:26,268 [chuckles] Yeah, no. 295 00:12:26,303 --> 00:12:29,097 I gotta get back to the city and get a job. 296 00:12:29,965 --> 00:12:31,861 [Todd]: Dianne! 297 00:12:31,895 --> 00:12:33,191 Who could that be? 298 00:12:33,226 --> 00:12:36,086 I'll see you later. 299 00:12:36,122 --> 00:12:38,451 Ray! Have you picked out a room yet? 300 00:12:38,486 --> 00:12:39,615 [RayAnne]: Yeah! I did! 301 00:12:39,651 --> 00:12:42,079 [Sydney]: Oh, goodie! 302 00:12:43,013 --> 00:12:43,975 Hey. 303 00:12:44,011 --> 00:12:45,706 Look what I found! 304 00:12:46,973 --> 00:12:48,568 Grandma's ornaments. 305 00:12:48,604 --> 00:12:51,498 You know, she collected these for years. 306 00:12:51,533 --> 00:12:53,428 I wonder if she still has the one that we gave her 307 00:12:53,462 --> 00:12:56,389 for your first Christmas? 308 00:12:56,425 --> 00:12:58,421 - Is this one it? - Mm-hmm. 309 00:12:58,456 --> 00:12:59,918 It's really pretty. 310 00:12:59,953 --> 00:13:00,717 Mm-hmm. 311 00:13:00,752 --> 00:13:03,180 Can we hang them up on the tree? 312 00:13:04,147 --> 00:13:06,408 Actually, I was thinking that maybe we don't do 313 00:13:06,443 --> 00:13:07,474 a tree this year. 314 00:13:07,509 --> 00:13:08,572 Why not? 315 00:13:08,608 --> 00:13:10,303 Because you're going to be with your dad in Hawaii 316 00:13:10,338 --> 00:13:11,168 on Christmas Eve 317 00:13:11,204 --> 00:13:14,363 and I'm gonna be here by myself, so... 318 00:13:14,399 --> 00:13:15,162 So? 319 00:13:15,198 --> 00:13:16,859 So I was kind of looking forward 320 00:13:16,895 --> 00:13:19,623 to not having to put up a tree because... 321 00:13:19,657 --> 00:13:21,286 it is a lot of work-- 322 00:13:21,321 --> 00:13:23,584 you gotta put it up and then take it down, 323 00:13:23,619 --> 00:13:26,245 and clean up all those pine needles... 324 00:13:27,479 --> 00:13:29,674 And what are you going to do for Christmas instead? 325 00:13:29,709 --> 00:13:30,706 I don't know. 326 00:13:31,874 --> 00:13:33,568 Maybe I'll go on a trip. 327 00:13:33,603 --> 00:13:37,662 I have never been to Paris. I've always wanted to go. 328 00:13:37,697 --> 00:13:38,927 This could be my chance. 329 00:13:38,962 --> 00:13:41,322 Mom, you're not going to Paris! 330 00:13:42,356 --> 00:13:44,053 ...Without me. 331 00:13:44,088 --> 00:13:46,282 [Sydney laughs] Deal. 332 00:13:47,716 --> 00:13:49,177 Look. 333 00:13:49,212 --> 00:13:52,007 Your dad and I both love you very much, 334 00:13:52,042 --> 00:13:53,038 and we both agreed 335 00:13:53,073 --> 00:13:54,870 that you would spend half the holiday with me, 336 00:13:54,906 --> 00:13:55,735 and then half with him. 337 00:13:55,770 --> 00:13:57,698 So you're going to get to go Hawaii, 338 00:13:57,734 --> 00:13:59,195 and you're going to have so much fun, 339 00:13:59,231 --> 00:14:00,561 and then you're gonna come back 340 00:14:00,596 --> 00:14:02,324 and you're gonna tell me all about it, okay? 341 00:14:02,359 --> 00:14:04,288 Okay. 342 00:14:05,354 --> 00:14:07,018 I love you, Mom. 343 00:14:07,053 --> 00:14:08,447 I love you, too. 344 00:14:09,916 --> 00:14:12,476 What do you say we go get the bags out of the car 345 00:14:12,512 --> 00:14:14,041 and then we come back in 346 00:14:14,075 --> 00:14:15,771 and we get ready to go 347 00:14:15,807 --> 00:14:17,536 to the Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, huh? 348 00:14:17,571 --> 00:14:18,766 Deal. 349 00:14:18,802 --> 00:14:20,830 Okay. Come on. 350 00:14:23,995 --> 00:14:26,421 [school bell ringing] 351 00:14:28,953 --> 00:14:31,148 I never thought 3:00 would get here. 352 00:14:31,184 --> 00:14:33,311 Why does the day before Christmas break 353 00:14:32,447 --> 00:14:35,076 always seem to last forever? 354 00:14:35,110 --> 00:14:36,075 I know! 355 00:14:36,110 --> 00:14:38,303 Do you have any plans for the holidays, Kenny? 356 00:14:38,339 --> 00:14:40,102 What, me? Yeah, you know. 357 00:14:40,137 --> 00:14:41,666 A little of this, a little of that. 358 00:14:41,701 --> 00:14:43,396 Very mysterious. 359 00:14:43,432 --> 00:14:45,093 Mm. How 'bout you? 360 00:14:45,128 --> 00:14:48,156 I am looking forward to two weeks of peace and quiet, 361 00:14:48,191 --> 00:14:50,820 and finally getting started on my new novel. 362 00:14:50,855 --> 00:14:52,250 I thought you were working on that last summer? 363 00:14:52,285 --> 00:14:53,815 Oh... kinda. 364 00:14:53,850 --> 00:14:55,079 You mean you still haven't started? 365 00:14:55,114 --> 00:14:57,109 Oh, I know, I know. 366 00:14:57,145 --> 00:14:58,107 I get writer's block, 367 00:14:58,143 --> 00:14:59,806 something I'm hoping I get over this holiday. 368 00:14:59,841 --> 00:15:01,436 Well, good luck. 369 00:15:01,471 --> 00:15:03,434 Yeah. Merry Christmas. 370 00:15:03,469 --> 00:15:05,363 Merry Christmas. 371 00:15:07,330 --> 00:15:09,157 Merry Christmas. 372 00:15:11,989 --> 00:15:13,052 Hey, Bea. 373 00:15:13,087 --> 00:15:13,885 Oh, hey, Mac. 374 00:15:13,920 --> 00:15:15,348 I finished the holiday reading list 375 00:15:15,384 --> 00:15:16,347 for the kids in my class. 376 00:15:16,383 --> 00:15:17,413 Great! 377 00:15:17,448 --> 00:15:18,611 Some of 'em might be coming in over Christmas. 378 00:15:18,646 --> 00:15:20,574 It'd be great if you could point 'em to the right books. 379 00:15:20,610 --> 00:15:21,572 Of course. Happy to help. 380 00:15:21,608 --> 00:15:24,335 Oh! Sydney has a daughter 381 00:15:24,371 --> 00:15:26,532 the same age as the children in your class. 382 00:15:26,567 --> 00:15:28,029 - Who? - Sydney? 383 00:15:28,064 --> 00:15:31,258 The lovely young woman you met earlier... 384 00:15:31,293 --> 00:15:34,054 the one who thought you were shoplifting. 385 00:15:34,090 --> 00:15:36,317 Oh! Right. How could I forget? 386 00:15:36,353 --> 00:15:39,013 She's spending Christmas here in town. 387 00:15:39,048 --> 00:15:40,079 And...? 388 00:15:40,114 --> 00:15:41,442 She's single. 389 00:15:42,543 --> 00:15:45,036 [chuckles] Yeah. Bea... 390 00:15:45,072 --> 00:15:47,034 I told you, I'm not... 391 00:15:47,070 --> 00:15:49,331 I'm not looking to get involved with anybody. 392 00:15:49,367 --> 00:15:50,330 Yet. 393 00:15:50,366 --> 00:15:51,528 "Yet"? 394 00:15:51,564 --> 00:15:53,392 You're not trying to get involved with anybody yet. 395 00:15:53,427 --> 00:15:56,853 You never know. She might be the one. 396 00:15:56,888 --> 00:15:59,116 Yeah, she might be. Bea, I love you. I got to go. 397 00:15:59,152 --> 00:16:00,946 Yeah. A-Are you going 398 00:16:00,981 --> 00:16:02,611 to the tree-lighting ceremony tonight? 399 00:16:02,647 --> 00:16:03,844 I hadn't planned on it. 400 00:16:03,879 --> 00:16:04,874 Oh. 401 00:16:04,909 --> 00:16:07,138 Oh. Okay, well, n-never mind. 402 00:16:07,173 --> 00:16:08,503 I'm sure I'll be fine. 403 00:16:08,539 --> 00:16:10,832 What do you mean, you're sure you'll be fine? 404 00:16:10,867 --> 00:16:13,029 I want to go, of course, 405 00:16:13,064 --> 00:16:14,826 but it will be... 406 00:16:14,861 --> 00:16:16,158 dark and... 407 00:16:16,194 --> 00:16:17,455 cold and... 408 00:16:17,490 --> 00:16:19,253 I-- I'll be all alone, 409 00:16:18,389 --> 00:16:21,350 and with the sidewalks being icy, 410 00:16:21,385 --> 00:16:23,647 a-and, a-at my age, you just never know 411 00:16:23,683 --> 00:16:26,075 what could happen. 412 00:16:26,111 --> 00:16:28,871 No. I-I will just miss this year. 413 00:16:29,839 --> 00:16:30,802 Unless... 414 00:16:30,837 --> 00:16:32,233 Unless? 415 00:16:32,269 --> 00:16:33,730 ...I could find 416 00:16:33,766 --> 00:16:35,763 somebody to go with me? 417 00:16:35,797 --> 00:16:36,794 Mm. 418 00:16:36,828 --> 00:16:38,791 [Mac inhales deeply, sighs] 419 00:16:40,124 --> 00:16:41,786 What time am I picking you up? 420 00:16:41,821 --> 00:16:42,851 [Bea chuckles] 421 00:16:43,851 --> 00:16:44,814 6:00? 422 00:16:44,849 --> 00:16:46,944 Okay. I'll see you at 6:00. 423 00:16:46,980 --> 00:16:48,343 Thank you. 424 00:16:49,310 --> 00:16:51,072 ♪ Dashing through the snow ♪ 425 00:16:51,107 --> 00:16:54,067 ♪ In a one-horse open sleigh ♪ 426 00:16:54,102 --> 00:16:56,365 ♪ Over the fields we go ♪ 427 00:16:56,400 --> 00:16:59,793 ♪ Laughin' all the way ♪ 428 00:16:59,828 --> 00:17:01,922 ♪ Bells on bobtails ring ♪ 429 00:17:01,957 --> 00:17:04,752 ♪ Making spirits bright ♪ 430 00:17:04,787 --> 00:17:07,048 ♪ What fun it is To ride and sing... ♪ 431 00:17:07,083 --> 00:17:08,911 Come on, Mom, we can see better from over here! 432 00:17:08,947 --> 00:17:09,810 Okay. 433 00:17:09,846 --> 00:17:12,208 ♪ Oh, jingle bells Jingle bells ♪ 434 00:17:12,243 --> 00:17:13,206 ♪ Jingle all the... ♪ 435 00:17:13,242 --> 00:17:14,204 [RayAnne]: Whoa. 436 00:17:14,240 --> 00:17:16,568 - It's pretty big, huh? - Mm-hmm. 437 00:17:16,604 --> 00:17:18,064 Sydney. 438 00:17:18,100 --> 00:17:19,430 Hey, kiddo. 439 00:17:19,465 --> 00:17:20,429 Hi, Bea. 440 00:17:20,463 --> 00:17:22,158 So glad you could make it. 441 00:17:22,194 --> 00:17:24,189 Are you looking forward to the tree-lighting? 442 00:17:24,225 --> 00:17:25,687 I'm really excited. 443 00:17:25,722 --> 00:17:27,051 Good! 444 00:17:27,087 --> 00:17:28,117 Oh. 445 00:17:28,151 --> 00:17:31,179 You remember Mac. you met earlier, at the store? 446 00:17:32,214 --> 00:17:33,708 Yeah, hey. 447 00:17:33,743 --> 00:17:34,773 Hi. 448 00:17:34,809 --> 00:17:36,637 Are you the book thief my mom was talking about? 449 00:17:37,604 --> 00:17:38,801 Not guilty. 450 00:17:38,836 --> 00:17:41,129 I'm Mac. What's your name? 451 00:17:41,165 --> 00:17:42,162 RayAnne. 452 00:17:42,198 --> 00:17:43,394 Well, nice to meet you, RayAnne. 453 00:17:43,429 --> 00:17:44,659 Nice to meet you too, Mac. 454 00:17:44,694 --> 00:17:46,290 Isn't this a coincidence? 455 00:17:46,325 --> 00:17:47,953 Yeah. 456 00:17:49,253 --> 00:17:51,482 [♪♪♪] 457 00:17:56,466 --> 00:17:58,266 Hello, everybody, and merry Christmas. 458 00:17:58,316 --> 00:18:00,278 [townsfolk]: Merry Christmas! 459 00:18:00,313 --> 00:18:02,907 Welcome to the 66th Annual 460 00:18:02,942 --> 00:18:05,370 Hopewell Christmas Tree-Lighting Extravaganza! 461 00:18:05,405 --> 00:18:08,266 [applauding and cheering] 462 00:18:10,064 --> 00:18:12,526 Now, as many of you may have heard, 463 00:18:12,562 --> 00:18:15,088 this will be my final Christmas as your mayor. 464 00:18:15,124 --> 00:18:16,620 - Aw! - Boo. 465 00:18:16,655 --> 00:18:18,384 Now, I have loved 466 00:18:18,419 --> 00:18:19,548 every minute of it, 467 00:18:19,583 --> 00:18:21,446 but it's time for me to step aside 468 00:18:21,481 --> 00:18:23,443 and welcome some fresh faces. 469 00:18:23,478 --> 00:18:25,739 So, I'm hoping everybody will join me 470 00:18:25,774 --> 00:18:28,369 in making this Christmas one to remember. 471 00:18:28,404 --> 00:18:30,565 And now, without further ado, 472 00:18:30,601 --> 00:18:32,894 I would like to invite 473 00:18:32,930 --> 00:18:34,693 one of my favorite local merchants 474 00:18:34,728 --> 00:18:37,089 to come on up here and help me light up our tree. 475 00:18:37,124 --> 00:18:38,853 Bea Beaumont... 476 00:18:38,888 --> 00:18:40,983 are you out there? 477 00:18:41,019 --> 00:18:42,082 [applause rising] 478 00:18:42,116 --> 00:18:43,179 Go, Bea! 479 00:18:43,215 --> 00:18:44,645 [Mayor]: Bea, come on up here and give me a hand, 480 00:18:44,680 --> 00:18:46,041 would you? 481 00:18:46,077 --> 00:18:47,772 [applause continues] 482 00:18:49,572 --> 00:18:51,334 So how do you know Bea? 483 00:18:51,369 --> 00:18:53,996 Oh, uh, I-I used to go to her bookstore 484 00:18:54,031 --> 00:18:55,128 when I was a little girl. 485 00:18:55,164 --> 00:18:56,726 You used to live in Hopewell? 486 00:18:56,761 --> 00:18:57,724 No. 487 00:18:57,759 --> 00:18:59,222 My grandparents did. 488 00:18:59,257 --> 00:19:00,987 I used to come down for Christmas, 489 00:19:01,022 --> 00:19:03,316 kind of a family tradition. 490 00:19:03,351 --> 00:19:04,248 Is that what you're doing here now? 491 00:19:04,284 --> 00:19:06,212 We're selling my great-grandma's house. 492 00:19:06,246 --> 00:19:08,975 And then I'm gonna go to Hawaii with my dad. 493 00:19:09,010 --> 00:19:09,640 Gonna go to Hawaii? 494 00:19:10,674 --> 00:19:11,704 You gonna learn how to surf? 495 00:19:11,739 --> 00:19:12,869 Probably. 496 00:19:12,903 --> 00:19:14,167 Very cool. 497 00:19:14,202 --> 00:19:15,830 Mom, I'm getting a bit cold. 498 00:19:15,866 --> 00:19:17,761 Oh, okay, honey. 499 00:19:17,796 --> 00:19:19,125 [Mayor]: Okay, here we go! 500 00:19:19,161 --> 00:19:21,190 Let's all count down. 501 00:19:21,225 --> 00:19:21,988 Five... 502 00:19:22,024 --> 00:19:24,585 [crowd joins in]: ...Four, three, 503 00:19:24,621 --> 00:19:27,080 two, one... 504 00:19:27,116 --> 00:19:29,245 [cheering erupts] 505 00:19:32,143 --> 00:19:33,305 - Oh! - Sorry! 506 00:19:34,671 --> 00:19:36,033 You okay? 507 00:19:39,364 --> 00:19:41,393 [♪♪♪] 508 00:19:41,429 --> 00:19:42,956 Yeah. So, um... 509 00:19:42,992 --> 00:19:44,489 it was really nice talking to you. 510 00:19:44,524 --> 00:19:45,784 Come, honey, we got to go home now. 511 00:19:45,820 --> 00:19:47,816 - What? - It's getting late. 512 00:19:47,851 --> 00:19:49,779 [♪♪♪] 513 00:19:53,842 --> 00:19:55,438 [RayAnne]: They just turned the lights on, Mom. 514 00:19:55,474 --> 00:19:57,036 Why do we have to leave so soon? 515 00:19:57,071 --> 00:19:58,401 Well, because, you know, 516 00:19:58,436 --> 00:19:59,898 we haven't unpacked everything, 517 00:19:59,933 --> 00:20:01,363 and it's our first night in the house, 518 00:20:01,399 --> 00:20:03,858 and I thought we should get back to the place. 519 00:20:05,325 --> 00:20:06,621 [ignition sputtering] 520 00:20:06,656 --> 00:20:07,687 Oh... 521 00:20:07,722 --> 00:20:08,718 [sputtering continues] 522 00:20:08,753 --> 00:20:10,914 And the car's not starting. 523 00:20:10,950 --> 00:20:11,913 Hmm. 524 00:20:11,948 --> 00:20:13,212 [knocks] 525 00:20:14,245 --> 00:20:16,007 Oh... 526 00:20:17,042 --> 00:20:18,570 You dropped this. 527 00:20:18,605 --> 00:20:21,034 Oh! Thank you. Appreciate it. 528 00:20:21,070 --> 00:20:22,896 Our car won't start, Mac. 529 00:20:22,932 --> 00:20:24,096 Oh? 530 00:20:24,131 --> 00:20:26,391 Uh, it's probably just cold... 531 00:20:26,427 --> 00:20:27,889 We're fine. 532 00:20:27,925 --> 00:20:29,819 Well, pop the hood. I'll take a look. 533 00:20:29,855 --> 00:20:31,684 Oh, no, you don't need to. Thanks, though. 534 00:20:31,718 --> 00:20:33,449 Please, Mom? 535 00:20:34,748 --> 00:20:35,810 Really, it's nothing. 536 00:20:35,846 --> 00:20:36,676 Uh... 537 00:20:36,711 --> 00:20:38,141 [hood pops open] 538 00:20:41,704 --> 00:20:43,400 Well... 539 00:20:43,435 --> 00:20:45,630 looks like it's your... 540 00:20:45,665 --> 00:20:46,728 fuel pump. 541 00:20:46,763 --> 00:20:48,858 The garage can fix it, 542 00:20:48,894 --> 00:20:51,653 but they won't be open till the morning. 543 00:20:52,888 --> 00:20:55,315 Okay, well, thank you. 544 00:20:55,350 --> 00:20:57,944 I think I'll just call an Uber. Thanks. 545 00:20:57,980 --> 00:20:59,376 [amused]: In Hopewell? 546 00:20:59,411 --> 00:21:00,408 Good luck with that. 547 00:21:00,443 --> 00:21:03,037 Let me get my truck. I'll give you a ride home. 548 00:21:03,072 --> 00:21:05,633 No, you really don't need to. You've already done enough. 549 00:21:05,668 --> 00:21:07,497 I don't want you to drive out of your way. 550 00:21:07,532 --> 00:21:08,495 We're up on Pine, 551 00:21:08,530 --> 00:21:09,494 by the park. 552 00:21:09,529 --> 00:21:11,857 Is that the red house with the yellow trim? 553 00:21:11,892 --> 00:21:13,089 You know it? 554 00:21:13,124 --> 00:21:14,652 Well, yeah, my sister lives next door. 555 00:21:14,687 --> 00:21:16,517 You're Diane's brother? 556 00:21:16,552 --> 00:21:17,782 [laughs] Yeah. 557 00:21:17,817 --> 00:21:19,446 Small world, huh? 558 00:21:19,481 --> 00:21:20,978 Small world. 559 00:21:21,013 --> 00:21:22,574 Mom, it's getting cold in here. 560 00:21:23,541 --> 00:21:24,804 [Mac]: Well? 561 00:21:24,840 --> 00:21:26,401 How about that ride? 562 00:21:26,437 --> 00:21:28,765 Thank you. 563 00:21:28,800 --> 00:21:31,128 Okay, hon'. 564 00:21:32,462 --> 00:21:34,888 [♪♪♪] 565 00:21:34,924 --> 00:21:37,087 [Sydney]: Thanks for the ride. 566 00:21:37,122 --> 00:21:38,017 Yeah. Any time. 567 00:21:38,053 --> 00:21:39,582 [RayAnne]: It's freezing in our house! 568 00:21:39,617 --> 00:21:41,579 Can you fix the heater, Mac? 569 00:21:41,614 --> 00:21:43,709 [Mac]: Yeah, sure. I'll take a look. 570 00:21:45,076 --> 00:21:47,438 Huh. 571 00:21:47,472 --> 00:21:48,969 Thermostat's busted. 572 00:21:49,003 --> 00:21:51,033 Yeah, we've been having trouble with the furnace. 573 00:21:51,066 --> 00:21:53,861 It doesn't seem to be keeping the place very warm. 574 00:21:53,897 --> 00:21:55,225 Well, I can take a look. 575 00:21:55,260 --> 00:21:59,120 Oh. Uh... sure. If you don't mind. 576 00:21:59,155 --> 00:22:00,884 Not at all. Didn't drive you all the way out here 577 00:22:00,920 --> 00:22:01,882 just to have you freeze. 578 00:22:01,918 --> 00:22:03,713 [laughs] Thanks. Yeah. 579 00:22:03,748 --> 00:22:06,276 The furnace is just through the door, down there. 580 00:22:06,311 --> 00:22:08,006 I'm gonna run upstairs and check on Ray. 581 00:22:08,041 --> 00:22:10,070 - Okay, thanks. - Yeah. Sure. 582 00:22:12,102 --> 00:22:14,929 Ray! It's time for bed. 583 00:22:18,925 --> 00:22:21,353 Uh-uh-uh. Straight to bed, honey. 584 00:22:21,388 --> 00:22:22,584 Can I just read? 585 00:22:22,619 --> 00:22:23,884 It is getting late. 586 00:22:23,918 --> 00:22:25,381 Ten minutes? 587 00:22:25,416 --> 00:22:27,044 Five minutes. 588 00:22:27,080 --> 00:22:28,541 Okay. 589 00:22:28,577 --> 00:22:30,473 Can you say goodnight to Mac for me? 590 00:22:31,605 --> 00:22:33,136 Of course. 591 00:22:33,171 --> 00:22:34,168 Thanks. 592 00:22:34,201 --> 00:22:35,465 I love you, Mom. 593 00:22:35,500 --> 00:22:37,729 I love you. Goodnight. 594 00:22:37,764 --> 00:22:39,525 Thanks. 595 00:22:39,561 --> 00:22:41,857 Wait! Maybe kiss me two more times, 596 00:22:41,891 --> 00:22:43,686 because three times is a charm. 597 00:22:43,722 --> 00:22:45,516 [Sydney laughs] 598 00:22:45,552 --> 00:22:47,215 Mwah! Mwa-a-ah. 599 00:22:47,249 --> 00:22:48,379 There! 600 00:22:48,414 --> 00:22:49,511 All right. 601 00:22:49,547 --> 00:22:51,507 Bed. 602 00:22:53,474 --> 00:22:55,767 [♪♪♪] 603 00:22:59,798 --> 00:23:02,293 Thank you again for fixing the furnace. 604 00:23:02,327 --> 00:23:03,789 Yeah, no problem. 605 00:23:03,825 --> 00:23:04,855 It is an old system, though, 606 00:23:04,890 --> 00:23:07,350 so when you get a chance, you should replace it. 607 00:23:07,385 --> 00:23:08,648 Oh. Uh-huh. 608 00:23:08,684 --> 00:23:10,812 Yeah. 609 00:23:10,847 --> 00:23:13,242 Mm. That's really good. 610 00:23:14,374 --> 00:23:15,638 - So, listen, I-- - I wanted-- 611 00:23:15,674 --> 00:23:17,003 [both chuckling] 612 00:23:17,038 --> 00:23:18,933 Please. You first. 613 00:23:18,968 --> 00:23:21,297 I just wanted to apologize for running away from you 614 00:23:21,332 --> 00:23:23,394 at the tree ceremony... 615 00:23:23,429 --> 00:23:24,557 It was kind of rude. 616 00:23:24,593 --> 00:23:25,623 Ah. Don't worry about it. 617 00:23:25,659 --> 00:23:28,319 I just haven't been out much since my divorce, 618 00:23:28,354 --> 00:23:32,081 much less been set up by anyone, so... 619 00:23:32,116 --> 00:23:34,809 I guess I forgot how to act in public. 620 00:23:34,844 --> 00:23:36,873 Yeah, well, Bea's a really sweet lady, 621 00:23:36,908 --> 00:23:37,972 but she doesn't seem to like the idea 622 00:23:38,007 --> 00:23:39,137 of anybody being single. 623 00:23:39,172 --> 00:23:42,066 Yeah! What is with that? 624 00:23:42,101 --> 00:23:43,963 I've only been divorced a year and, already, 625 00:23:43,998 --> 00:23:45,961 everybody want me to get married again. 626 00:23:45,996 --> 00:23:47,689 Well, I don't know about you, but I like being single. 627 00:23:47,725 --> 00:23:48,688 So do I! 628 00:23:48,724 --> 00:23:49,788 You can do whatever you want. 629 00:23:49,823 --> 00:23:50,852 Whenever you want. 630 00:23:50,887 --> 00:23:52,916 And you don't have to have some big discussion 631 00:23:52,952 --> 00:23:54,579 about what movie to go see. 632 00:23:54,615 --> 00:23:57,243 Exactly. Or what toppings you want to put on your pizza. 633 00:23:57,278 --> 00:23:58,774 And if you want to wake up in the middle of the night 634 00:23:58,809 --> 00:24:00,371 and dance around in the living room 635 00:24:00,406 --> 00:24:01,403 to your favorite song, you can. 636 00:24:01,439 --> 00:24:03,366 Yes, you can. You can do that. 637 00:24:03,401 --> 00:24:05,564 Yeah. Yeah. 638 00:24:05,599 --> 00:24:07,993 It's good to be alone. 639 00:24:08,029 --> 00:24:10,323 Yeah, it is... it is good to be... 640 00:24:12,756 --> 00:24:14,185 Do you do that? 641 00:24:14,220 --> 00:24:15,448 What? 642 00:24:15,483 --> 00:24:17,478 Dance around in the middle of the night in your living room? 643 00:24:17,514 --> 00:24:20,175 Sometimes. Yeah. 644 00:24:21,541 --> 00:24:23,403 Why are you looking at me like that? 645 00:24:23,438 --> 00:24:24,368 Nothing, nothing. So do I. 646 00:24:24,404 --> 00:24:26,068 - No, you don't. - No, you're right, I don't. 647 00:24:26,103 --> 00:24:27,065 I don't, but I could. 648 00:24:27,100 --> 00:24:29,029 Yeah, I'd like to see that. 649 00:24:31,061 --> 00:24:32,024 Cheers. 650 00:24:32,060 --> 00:24:33,755 - Cheers. - [clack] 651 00:24:37,917 --> 00:24:40,478 [♪♪♪] 652 00:24:52,629 --> 00:24:54,956 Thinking of decorating a tree for Christmas? 653 00:24:54,991 --> 00:24:56,687 Oh. Well... um... 654 00:24:56,722 --> 00:24:57,485 Better hurry. 655 00:24:57,521 --> 00:24:59,649 Christmas is only two weeks away. 656 00:24:59,684 --> 00:25:01,980 Why don't you keep that one? 657 00:25:02,016 --> 00:25:02,810 Really? 658 00:25:02,846 --> 00:25:03,776 Yeah. 659 00:25:03,811 --> 00:25:05,907 It's the season of giving-- and receiving. 660 00:25:05,943 --> 00:25:07,937 Think of it as a little "thank you" gift. 661 00:25:07,972 --> 00:25:09,767 Thank you. 662 00:25:09,802 --> 00:25:12,631 Thank you... for everything. 663 00:25:14,163 --> 00:25:15,492 Have a good night. 664 00:25:15,527 --> 00:25:16,956 Good night. 665 00:25:18,424 --> 00:25:21,084 Oh, I've got the door. 666 00:25:23,115 --> 00:25:25,744 [♪♪♪] 667 00:25:29,806 --> 00:25:31,168 That's silly. 668 00:25:37,295 --> 00:25:39,689 [♪♪♪] 669 00:25:57,231 --> 00:25:59,892 "Single is great. 670 00:25:59,928 --> 00:26:02,189 "You can put whatever you want on your pizza... 671 00:26:02,224 --> 00:26:04,385 "You can dance around in the middle... 672 00:26:04,421 --> 00:26:05,816 "of the night, 673 00:26:05,852 --> 00:26:08,613 like a crazy person..." 674 00:26:09,680 --> 00:26:11,675 "...Says Mac." Pretty slick. 675 00:26:13,741 --> 00:26:16,367 [scoffs lightly] 676 00:26:16,403 --> 00:26:18,998 [sighs] 677 00:26:22,327 --> 00:26:23,990 [exhales] 678 00:26:26,555 --> 00:26:28,948 [♪♪♪] 679 00:26:41,832 --> 00:26:43,660 Let's try... 680 00:26:47,823 --> 00:26:49,785 Much better. 681 00:26:55,154 --> 00:27:06,469 [♪♪♪] 682 00:27:07,854 --> 00:27:09,583 Come on, Bea. 683 00:27:09,618 --> 00:27:12,478 At least think it over. It's a Hopewell tradition. 684 00:27:12,513 --> 00:27:14,943 Oh, good morning, Sydney. Morning RayAnne. 685 00:27:14,979 --> 00:27:16,206 Hi, Bea! 686 00:27:16,242 --> 00:27:17,972 I love The Christmas Road and I'm almost finished it! 687 00:27:18,007 --> 00:27:19,401 You are? 688 00:27:19,436 --> 00:27:20,766 Yeah! And I love it so much, 689 00:27:20,801 --> 00:27:23,064 I'm gonna go look for another book! 690 00:27:23,099 --> 00:27:26,424 Okay. [chuckles] Oh! Which reminds me, Sydney-- 691 00:27:26,460 --> 00:27:30,053 I found something I think you might like, too. 692 00:27:30,088 --> 00:27:32,915 [Mayor]: Bea always knows how to pick out the right book. 693 00:27:32,951 --> 00:27:34,113 I am becoming a believer. 694 00:27:34,149 --> 00:27:35,046 Oh, Curtis, this is 695 00:27:35,080 --> 00:27:37,242 Elizabeth Darton's granddaughter, Sydney. 696 00:27:37,277 --> 00:27:39,438 And our mayor, Curtis Gray. 697 00:27:39,473 --> 00:27:40,503 I heard that you'd come to town. 698 00:27:40,539 --> 00:27:41,501 - It's a pleasure to meet you. - Nice to meet you. 699 00:27:41,537 --> 00:27:45,696 Maybe you can help me change this lady's mind. 700 00:27:45,731 --> 00:27:47,261 [sighs] I've told you, Curtis. 701 00:27:47,297 --> 00:27:49,723 I'm just not interested this year. 702 00:27:49,758 --> 00:27:50,689 Interested in what? 703 00:27:50,724 --> 00:27:52,286 In the Christmas Carousel. 704 00:27:52,321 --> 00:27:54,051 What is "Christmas Carousel"? 705 00:27:54,085 --> 00:27:55,182 For the last 10 years, 706 00:27:55,217 --> 00:27:56,413 on December 23rd, 707 00:27:56,448 --> 00:27:58,943 the Main Street merchants have stayed open 708 00:27:58,978 --> 00:28:01,838 and served hot cocoa and cookies. 709 00:28:01,873 --> 00:28:02,704 Yeah, people stop by 710 00:28:02,739 --> 00:28:04,334 and admire the Christmas tree displays 711 00:28:04,369 --> 00:28:06,398 and get some last-minute shopping done. 712 00:28:06,433 --> 00:28:07,398 At the end, 713 00:28:07,432 --> 00:28:08,262 we judge the windows displays 714 00:28:08,297 --> 00:28:09,726 and we hand out a prize to the winner. 715 00:28:09,762 --> 00:28:11,856 Hmm. Well, that sounds lovely. 716 00:28:11,892 --> 00:28:14,519 It is. But it is also a lot of work. 717 00:28:14,554 --> 00:28:18,247 Putting up the new display, arranging snacks... 718 00:28:18,282 --> 00:28:21,908 I am just getting too old to do all of that alone. 719 00:28:21,943 --> 00:28:22,907 Too old? 720 00:28:22,942 --> 00:28:23,905 You? 721 00:28:23,940 --> 00:28:24,903 Mm. 722 00:28:24,938 --> 00:28:27,034 That is just ridiculous, Bea. 723 00:28:27,070 --> 00:28:28,831 As far as I'm concerned, 724 00:28:28,867 --> 00:28:30,996 you are still the same sweet, young girl 725 00:28:31,029 --> 00:28:32,992 that I took to the high-school prom. 726 00:28:34,060 --> 00:28:37,252 Are you flirting with me, Mr. Mayor? 727 00:28:39,551 --> 00:28:40,946 Well, duty calls. 728 00:28:40,981 --> 00:28:41,746 Mm-hmm. 729 00:28:41,781 --> 00:28:42,944 It was nice to meet you, Sydney. 730 00:28:42,979 --> 00:28:44,841 Nice to meet you, too. 731 00:28:44,876 --> 00:28:45,840 Merry Christmas. 732 00:28:45,875 --> 00:28:47,105 [Sydney]: Merry Christmas. 733 00:28:48,636 --> 00:28:50,166 Hmm! 734 00:28:50,202 --> 00:28:51,930 [Bea laughs] 735 00:28:53,296 --> 00:28:55,358 So, the truth is, 736 00:28:55,393 --> 00:28:57,688 I feel badly about letting everybody down 737 00:28:57,724 --> 00:28:58,986 about the Christmas Carousel, 738 00:28:59,022 --> 00:29:02,414 but running this store by myself, 739 00:29:02,449 --> 00:29:04,943 it's already too much. 740 00:29:06,976 --> 00:29:08,571 What if I help you with the store? 741 00:29:08,606 --> 00:29:10,303 Oh, no, I couldn't ask you to do that. 742 00:29:10,338 --> 00:29:11,334 Why not? 743 00:29:11,369 --> 00:29:13,099 I don't have anything else going on right now. 744 00:29:13,134 --> 00:29:15,960 I could help you with... whatever you need. 745 00:29:15,996 --> 00:29:18,990 Well... but I would have to pay you. 746 00:29:19,025 --> 00:29:20,820 Oh, well, that's not necessary. 747 00:29:20,854 --> 00:29:22,285 Yes, it is. 748 00:29:22,320 --> 00:29:23,416 What's fair is fair, 749 00:29:23,451 --> 00:29:26,245 and those car repair of yours are not gonna be cheap. 750 00:29:27,911 --> 00:29:29,307 Mac told me all about it. 751 00:29:29,342 --> 00:29:30,805 So? 752 00:29:30,840 --> 00:29:32,902 Well, if you insist. 753 00:29:32,937 --> 00:29:36,131 - Deal! - Deal. 754 00:29:36,166 --> 00:29:37,294 [Bea laughs] 755 00:29:37,329 --> 00:29:38,960 Good! The first thing we'll need 756 00:29:38,995 --> 00:29:40,357 is a Christmas tree. 757 00:29:40,392 --> 00:29:41,388 I know just the place. 758 00:29:41,423 --> 00:29:42,388 [Bea gasps theatrically] 759 00:29:42,422 --> 00:29:45,150 [♪♪♪] 760 00:29:54,238 --> 00:29:56,001 [chainsaw roars] 761 00:29:56,036 --> 00:29:57,232 [Mac]: Look out! 762 00:29:57,267 --> 00:29:58,231 Oh! 763 00:29:58,266 --> 00:29:59,395 [Mac]: Oh, I'm so sorry! 764 00:29:59,431 --> 00:30:01,859 Don't try to get up too fast, okay? 765 00:30:03,259 --> 00:30:04,487 You all right? 766 00:30:04,522 --> 00:30:06,319 Uh, yeah, I'm fine, I think. 767 00:30:06,354 --> 00:30:09,380 You look all right. Just a little... 768 00:30:09,416 --> 00:30:11,411 Mucky. [Mac chuckles] 769 00:30:11,446 --> 00:30:12,509 Thanks. 770 00:30:12,544 --> 00:30:13,608 Whew. 771 00:30:14,675 --> 00:30:16,503 - Oh, thanks. - Yeah. 772 00:30:16,538 --> 00:30:17,501 [Sydney, grunts]: Oh... 773 00:30:17,536 --> 00:30:18,500 Thank you. 774 00:30:18,535 --> 00:30:20,330 Yeah. 775 00:30:20,365 --> 00:30:22,062 Uh, what-- what are you doing here? 776 00:30:22,097 --> 00:30:23,327 I thought you were a teacher? 777 00:30:23,362 --> 00:30:24,458 I am. 778 00:30:24,493 --> 00:30:26,189 Diane and Todd own the tree farm. 779 00:30:26,224 --> 00:30:27,887 I help 'em out during the busy season. 780 00:30:27,922 --> 00:30:28,785 Oh! 781 00:30:28,820 --> 00:30:30,016 What are you doing here? 782 00:30:30,052 --> 00:30:33,012 Um, I am buying a tree for The Book Bea. 783 00:30:33,048 --> 00:30:34,610 I'm kind of working there now. 784 00:30:34,645 --> 00:30:35,742 Yeah? 785 00:30:35,778 --> 00:30:37,838 So maybe Hopewell thing isn't so temporary after all? 786 00:30:37,873 --> 00:30:39,636 Oh, no, it's just a part-time thing, 787 00:30:39,672 --> 00:30:40,999 a little fun for the holidays, 788 00:30:41,035 --> 00:30:43,596 before I head back to the city after Christmas. 789 00:30:43,631 --> 00:30:44,594 Right. Hopewell's 790 00:30:44,629 --> 00:30:45,993 probably a little slow for somebody like you. 791 00:30:46,029 --> 00:30:47,657 What? Someone like me? 792 00:30:47,692 --> 00:30:49,320 Yeah, a glamorous city gal. 793 00:30:49,356 --> 00:30:51,019 You got to get back to the fast lane, huh? 794 00:30:51,054 --> 00:30:52,849 Oh, yeah, that's me. Living the high life... 795 00:30:52,884 --> 00:30:54,446 Bars. Restaurants. 796 00:30:54,481 --> 00:30:56,078 - Nightclubs? - Yeah, totally. 797 00:30:56,113 --> 00:30:57,075 [Mac chuckling] 798 00:30:57,110 --> 00:30:58,641 So you two know each other? 799 00:30:58,676 --> 00:31:00,171 - Oh, hey! - Hi. 800 00:31:00,206 --> 00:31:02,502 Uh, yeah, he fixed my furnace. 801 00:31:02,537 --> 00:31:05,730 Hmm! I had no idea you knew how to do something like that. 802 00:31:05,765 --> 00:31:06,794 Well, just because you're my sister, 803 00:31:06,830 --> 00:31:08,127 doesn't mean you know everything. 804 00:31:08,161 --> 00:31:10,089 So, can I help you find a tree? 805 00:31:10,125 --> 00:31:13,084 Uh, I think a tree found me. 806 00:31:13,120 --> 00:31:14,617 [Mac laughs] 807 00:31:15,651 --> 00:31:17,712 [Sydney]: All right. 808 00:31:17,747 --> 00:31:20,740 Just... Just up here. 809 00:31:20,775 --> 00:31:22,238 [Mac]: Thanks. 810 00:31:22,273 --> 00:31:23,769 Well, thank you! 811 00:31:23,805 --> 00:31:25,933 - Yeah. - I appreciate it. 812 00:31:26,967 --> 00:31:28,196 Okay. Whew! 813 00:31:28,231 --> 00:31:30,825 All right. [grunts] 814 00:31:31,826 --> 00:31:34,253 Okay, let's put-- just maybe up a little bit more? 815 00:31:34,289 --> 00:31:35,252 - Okay. - Perfect! 816 00:31:35,288 --> 00:31:36,284 Yeah? 817 00:31:36,319 --> 00:31:38,081 See? That wasn't that hard. 818 00:31:38,116 --> 00:31:39,280 Well, that's easy for you to say. 819 00:31:39,315 --> 00:31:41,010 You didn't have to carry the tree. 820 00:31:41,044 --> 00:31:42,509 Oh, well, I'm brains and beauty. 821 00:31:42,544 --> 00:31:43,606 Brawn is your department. 822 00:31:43,641 --> 00:31:45,037 Well, happy to be of service. 823 00:31:45,073 --> 00:31:47,001 No, seriously, thank you, I appreciate it. 824 00:31:47,036 --> 00:31:48,200 You're very welcome. 825 00:31:48,234 --> 00:31:49,098 [cell rings] 826 00:31:49,133 --> 00:31:50,129 Oh. 827 00:31:52,096 --> 00:31:53,325 Oh, Sydney, I'm sorry. 828 00:31:53,359 --> 00:31:54,423 I got to go. 829 00:31:54,459 --> 00:31:55,356 What? What's up? 830 00:31:55,390 --> 00:31:57,352 I'll tell you later. 831 00:31:57,387 --> 00:32:00,680 [mutters]: Uh... okay. 832 00:32:00,715 --> 00:32:03,143 [♪♪♪] 833 00:32:04,445 --> 00:32:06,139 Mr. Howell! I'm so glad you're here. 834 00:32:06,173 --> 00:32:06,905 Is everything okay? 835 00:32:06,940 --> 00:32:08,736 It's an emergency. This way. 836 00:32:08,770 --> 00:32:11,331 He was walking up the Candy Cane Stairs 837 00:32:11,366 --> 00:32:12,464 to get to the Christmas Throne 838 00:32:12,498 --> 00:32:13,861 when he slipped on a gingerbread man 839 00:32:13,896 --> 00:32:16,823 and fell off the back of Santa's Workshop. 840 00:32:18,056 --> 00:32:20,617 This... This-- This is what you meant 841 00:32:20,652 --> 00:32:22,181 when you said you had "a little of this 842 00:32:22,217 --> 00:32:24,345 and a little of that" to do over the holidays? 843 00:32:24,381 --> 00:32:26,509 Well, Santa's pretty busy this time of year, 844 00:32:26,544 --> 00:32:29,336 so some of us get together and try to help him out. 845 00:32:29,372 --> 00:32:30,335 You know... 846 00:32:30,371 --> 00:32:31,402 talk to the kids, 847 00:32:31,437 --> 00:32:33,664 get their Christmas wishes, that kind of thing. 848 00:32:33,700 --> 00:32:35,695 How bad is it? 849 00:32:35,730 --> 00:32:37,259 Let's just say I won't be making many trips 850 00:32:37,294 --> 00:32:38,758 to the North Pole any time soon. 851 00:32:38,793 --> 00:32:40,121 [chuckles] 852 00:32:40,156 --> 00:32:41,819 Mac... 853 00:32:41,855 --> 00:32:43,450 I need your help. 854 00:32:43,486 --> 00:32:44,914 Wait. Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. 855 00:32:44,949 --> 00:32:46,445 Kenny, you can't be asking me to... 856 00:32:46,481 --> 00:32:47,977 Mac, you're the only other guy I know 857 00:32:48,012 --> 00:32:49,574 who has nothing else going on at Christmas. 858 00:32:49,609 --> 00:32:50,573 You've got the time! 859 00:32:50,608 --> 00:32:51,839 And you're great with kids. 860 00:32:51,873 --> 00:32:52,802 Yeah, but I don't know how to do that! 861 00:32:52,838 --> 00:32:54,600 What am I gonna do? I don't know what to do! 862 00:32:54,635 --> 00:32:56,564 Mac. Don't do it for me. 863 00:32:56,599 --> 00:32:58,294 Do it... 864 00:32:58,330 --> 00:32:59,792 for Christmas. 865 00:32:59,828 --> 00:33:02,355 [♪♪♪] 866 00:33:04,287 --> 00:33:05,882 [sighing] 867 00:33:14,616 --> 00:33:16,743 ♪ Christmas bells Are jingling ♪ 868 00:33:16,783 --> 00:33:18,945 ♪ All through the town tonight ♪ 869 00:33:19,980 --> 00:33:22,240 ♪ The children All are singing ♪ 870 00:33:22,275 --> 00:33:25,104 ♪ Oh, so merrily and bright ♪ 871 00:33:25,139 --> 00:33:25,934 [doorbell jingles] 872 00:33:25,970 --> 00:33:28,764 ♪ Christmas carols ringing out ♪ 873 00:33:28,800 --> 00:33:29,396 Wow! 874 00:33:29,431 --> 00:33:31,760 The tree looks beautiful. 875 00:33:31,796 --> 00:33:35,321 Oh! Hello. Thank you. It has been a group effort. 876 00:33:35,356 --> 00:33:37,784 Sarah, you remember RayAnne and her Ms. Ragsdale? 877 00:33:37,819 --> 00:33:40,115 Hi, Sarah. Nice to see you. 878 00:33:40,149 --> 00:33:40,912 Hello. 879 00:33:40,948 --> 00:33:42,444 [whispers]: She's a little shy. 880 00:33:43,445 --> 00:33:45,206 Do you want to go look at some books with me? 881 00:33:46,274 --> 00:33:47,403 Okay! 882 00:33:47,439 --> 00:33:49,100 Okay! Bye, honey. 883 00:33:49,135 --> 00:33:51,365 Well, she was a little shy. 884 00:33:51,400 --> 00:33:52,430 [Sydney laughs] 885 00:33:52,464 --> 00:33:53,261 That is the thing 886 00:33:53,296 --> 00:33:54,526 that I just love about The Book Bea. 887 00:33:54,561 --> 00:33:57,787 There's just something about it that brings everyone together. 888 00:33:57,822 --> 00:34:00,018 I still have a few trees left at the lot. 889 00:34:00,054 --> 00:34:01,083 Should I save one for you and Ray? 890 00:34:01,118 --> 00:34:04,378 Oh... I'm not doing a Christmas tree this year. 891 00:34:04,414 --> 00:34:06,607 You sound just like my brother. 892 00:34:06,643 --> 00:34:08,471 He's not doing one either? 893 00:34:09,970 --> 00:34:13,031 Christmas is a difficult time of year for him. 894 00:34:13,066 --> 00:34:15,061 Oh... Why is that? 895 00:34:15,096 --> 00:34:17,191 It's not really my place to say. 896 00:34:17,227 --> 00:34:19,156 Oh... Gotcha. 897 00:34:19,190 --> 00:34:20,521 Can I ask you a big favor? 898 00:34:20,556 --> 00:34:21,386 Sure. 899 00:34:21,420 --> 00:34:23,217 Would you watch Sarah while I go do-- 900 00:34:23,252 --> 00:34:24,714 - ...Some Christmas shopping? - Of course. 901 00:34:24,749 --> 00:34:26,544 Oh. You're a doll. Thank you. 902 00:34:26,579 --> 00:34:28,441 Bye, honey! 903 00:34:30,907 --> 00:34:34,467 Those girls are getting on like a house on fire. 904 00:34:34,502 --> 00:34:37,561 [chuckles] That reminds me... 905 00:34:37,597 --> 00:34:39,126 I have been thinking that we need to start 906 00:34:39,161 --> 00:34:40,358 a book club here at the store. 907 00:34:40,393 --> 00:34:41,721 A book club? 908 00:34:41,755 --> 00:34:43,319 Yes. For the kids during the holiday. 909 00:34:43,355 --> 00:34:45,116 We clear a bit of space in the back, 910 00:34:45,151 --> 00:34:46,947 and we put in comfy chairs and pillows, 911 00:34:46,983 --> 00:34:48,511 and serve hot chocolate. 912 00:34:48,546 --> 00:34:50,508 Well, Mac gave me a list of books 913 00:34:50,543 --> 00:34:52,772 he wanted his students to read over the holidays. 914 00:34:52,807 --> 00:34:54,103 W-We could start there? 915 00:34:54,138 --> 00:34:55,700 Yes. Perfect. 916 00:34:55,735 --> 00:34:56,766 And then I was thinking 917 00:34:56,801 --> 00:34:58,795 I'd talk to Marnie over at The Cookie Dough Bakery 918 00:34:58,831 --> 00:35:00,627 and see if she wanted to sell cookies here. 919 00:35:00,663 --> 00:35:03,823 And then we could put some books up in a display at her bakery, 920 00:35:03,857 --> 00:35:05,452 and start it all during the Carousel. 921 00:35:05,487 --> 00:35:06,917 I have not made up my mind 922 00:35:06,953 --> 00:35:08,648 about the Christmas Carousel, Sydney, 923 00:35:08,683 --> 00:35:11,643 but I love the way you're trying to talk me into it. 924 00:35:11,678 --> 00:35:13,574 I am not trying to talk you into anything. 925 00:35:13,608 --> 00:35:16,104 I just really want to do what is best for the store. 926 00:35:16,140 --> 00:35:17,667 And I appreciate it. 927 00:35:17,701 --> 00:35:21,428 You have such a passion for the Book Bea. 928 00:35:21,463 --> 00:35:24,624 I'm just sorry you're not going to be here after Christmas. 929 00:35:36,143 --> 00:35:37,306 [♪♪♪] 930 00:35:37,340 --> 00:35:38,403 Look, kids! 931 00:35:38,438 --> 00:35:40,202 Santa's here. 932 00:35:40,237 --> 00:35:43,097 [Mac, deep voice]: Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas! 933 00:35:43,132 --> 00:35:45,859 - cheering] - Yay! Santa! 934 00:35:47,260 --> 00:35:48,989 Merry Christmas. 935 00:35:50,652 --> 00:35:52,183 Merry Christmas. 936 00:35:53,217 --> 00:35:55,378 Merry Christmas. 937 00:36:02,435 --> 00:36:04,865 [♪♪♪] 938 00:36:04,900 --> 00:36:06,828 Thanks again, Sydney. I owe you. 939 00:36:06,864 --> 00:36:08,025 If you need anyone to look after Ray, 940 00:36:08,061 --> 00:36:09,025 just let me know. 941 00:36:09,060 --> 00:36:10,189 Thank you. I appreciate that. 942 00:36:10,225 --> 00:36:11,354 Bye, Sarah. 943 00:36:11,389 --> 00:36:12,386 Bye, Ray. 944 00:36:12,421 --> 00:36:14,016 So cute! 945 00:36:14,052 --> 00:36:14,915 I know. Right? 946 00:36:14,951 --> 00:36:16,081 Let's go, you. 947 00:36:16,116 --> 00:36:18,010 Bye, ladies. 948 00:36:18,046 --> 00:36:20,506 Mom, can I go to Santa's Village? 949 00:36:20,542 --> 00:36:22,503 Of course you can. I'll be right behind you. 950 00:36:22,539 --> 00:36:24,401 But first, let's get a jacket on you. 951 00:36:24,437 --> 00:36:25,400 Okay. 952 00:36:25,436 --> 00:36:27,662 [♪♪♪] 953 00:36:39,215 --> 00:36:40,443 First-timer? 954 00:36:40,478 --> 00:36:41,875 Yeah. I just moved here. 955 00:36:41,910 --> 00:36:43,872 Well, welcome to Hopewell! 956 00:36:43,908 --> 00:36:44,871 Thank you. 957 00:36:44,907 --> 00:36:45,869 What's your name? 958 00:36:45,905 --> 00:36:46,867 RayAnne. 959 00:36:46,903 --> 00:36:48,499 Pretty name. 960 00:36:48,534 --> 00:36:49,997 I'm Twinkle-Toes. 961 00:36:50,032 --> 00:36:52,660 [whispers]: But my real name's Hannah. 962 00:36:52,694 --> 00:36:54,322 [RayAnne chuckles] 963 00:36:57,453 --> 00:36:58,650 Good news, RayAnne! 964 00:36:58,685 --> 00:37:01,313 You just so happen to be on Santa's "nice" list this year. 965 00:37:01,348 --> 00:37:02,844 Just wait a little longer, 966 00:37:02,880 --> 00:37:04,308 and then it'll be your turn, okay? 967 00:37:04,343 --> 00:37:06,372 Okay. 968 00:37:08,471 --> 00:37:10,898 [♪♪♪] 969 00:37:20,753 --> 00:37:23,114 Up you go! 970 00:37:24,747 --> 00:37:26,442 And who do we have here? 971 00:37:26,477 --> 00:37:27,740 [Twinkle Toes]: Santa, this is RayAnne. 972 00:37:27,775 --> 00:37:28,872 She's new to town. 973 00:37:28,907 --> 00:37:30,202 Well, hi, RayAnne. 974 00:37:30,237 --> 00:37:31,934 I know you're not the real Santa. 975 00:37:31,969 --> 00:37:33,397 You're one of his helpers, right? 976 00:37:33,433 --> 00:37:35,295 - Um... - It's okay, I get it. 977 00:37:35,330 --> 00:37:36,492 He's a busy man. 978 00:37:36,528 --> 00:37:39,987 But can you do me a favor and send him a message, please? 979 00:37:42,652 --> 00:37:45,380 [♪♪♪] 980 00:37:46,779 --> 00:37:49,740 You, uh, you want me to ask him 981 00:37:49,775 --> 00:37:51,404 for something special for Christmas? 982 00:37:51,439 --> 00:37:53,768 Actually, it's not really for me. 983 00:37:53,803 --> 00:37:55,199 It's for my mom. 984 00:37:55,234 --> 00:37:57,595 For your mom? 985 00:37:57,630 --> 00:37:59,658 I suppose that would be all right. 986 00:37:59,694 --> 00:38:02,488 She's been really sad ever since the divorce, 987 00:38:02,522 --> 00:38:04,053 so all I want for Christmas this year 988 00:38:04,087 --> 00:38:05,484 is for her to be happy again. 989 00:38:05,519 --> 00:38:06,414 I see. 990 00:38:06,449 --> 00:38:08,312 She's trying to pretend everything's okay, 991 00:38:08,347 --> 00:38:10,241 but I can tell she's not happy. 992 00:38:10,277 --> 00:38:11,741 - You can? - Uh-huh. 993 00:38:11,776 --> 00:38:14,203 We're not even getting a Christmas tree this year. 994 00:38:14,238 --> 00:38:15,136 Ugh! Well, that's awful. 995 00:38:15,171 --> 00:38:16,134 I know! 996 00:38:16,169 --> 00:38:19,163 So, if there's anything Santa can do to help, 997 00:38:19,198 --> 00:38:21,493 that's really all I need. 998 00:38:22,693 --> 00:38:26,284 Well... I will make sure he gets your message. 999 00:38:28,884 --> 00:38:30,278 Merry Christmas, RayAnne. 1000 00:38:30,313 --> 00:38:31,344 Thanks. Merry Christmas. 1001 00:38:31,379 --> 00:38:33,242 [RayAnne smooches Santa] 1002 00:38:34,308 --> 00:38:36,603 [♪♪♪] 1003 00:38:39,334 --> 00:38:41,630 So? What'd you ask Santa for? 1004 00:38:41,665 --> 00:38:43,659 I can't tell you. It's a secret. 1005 00:38:45,659 --> 00:38:47,920 [♪♪♪] 1006 00:38:51,816 --> 00:38:53,178 [RayAnne]: ...And I made a new friend. 1007 00:38:53,214 --> 00:38:54,442 Her name's Sarah. 1008 00:38:54,478 --> 00:38:56,007 She's a couple years older than me 1009 00:38:56,042 --> 00:38:58,437 and we like the same books and everything. 1010 00:38:58,473 --> 00:39:00,968 Oh, and we put up this big tree in front of the window and-- 1011 00:39:01,003 --> 00:39:02,331 [Dad, Jon]: Ray, I want to hear all about it, 1012 00:39:02,366 --> 00:39:03,563 but I can't talk right now. 1013 00:39:03,599 --> 00:39:04,528 Mm-hmm. 1014 00:39:04,564 --> 00:39:06,391 I'll call you again before I see you, 1015 00:39:06,426 --> 00:39:07,890 and you can tell me all about it then. 1016 00:39:07,925 --> 00:39:08,789 Okay. Sure, Daddy. 1017 00:39:08,824 --> 00:39:10,786 - I love you, sweetie. - See you soon. 1018 00:39:10,820 --> 00:39:11,951 I love you, too. Bye. 1019 00:39:11,986 --> 00:39:13,615 - Bye. - [beep] 1020 00:39:14,648 --> 00:39:16,910 Is everything okay, honey? 1021 00:39:16,946 --> 00:39:19,105 Oh. Uh... 1022 00:39:19,140 --> 00:39:21,571 Yeah, everything's okay, Mom. 1023 00:39:21,605 --> 00:39:25,032 Dad said he's gonna pick me up Christmas Eve morning. 1024 00:39:25,067 --> 00:39:28,260 Well, that's pretty exciting. Going to Hawaii? 1025 00:39:28,294 --> 00:39:31,121 Yeah, I guess. 1026 00:39:31,157 --> 00:39:32,853 What's wrong? 1027 00:39:34,484 --> 00:39:36,414 Nothing. It's just... 1028 00:39:36,449 --> 00:39:39,010 I'm really starting to like Hopewell. 1029 00:39:39,045 --> 00:39:39,875 Me too! 1030 00:39:39,911 --> 00:39:41,907 Are you sure you're going to be okay, 1031 00:39:41,942 --> 00:39:43,137 being all alone at Christmas? 1032 00:39:46,068 --> 00:39:47,697 [sets cup down] 1033 00:39:47,733 --> 00:39:50,193 I love you so much. 1034 00:39:50,229 --> 00:39:52,922 [smooch] And yes, I will be okay. 1035 00:39:52,957 --> 00:39:55,152 Diane's invited me over for Christmas dinner. 1036 00:39:55,187 --> 00:39:59,212 So you get to spend Christmas with my new friend, Sarah? 1037 00:39:59,247 --> 00:40:00,512 Yes, I do. 1038 00:40:02,442 --> 00:40:04,438 And you are going to have so much fun. 1039 00:40:05,606 --> 00:40:07,767 I am pretty excited. 1040 00:40:08,567 --> 00:40:10,364 [doorbell chimes] 1041 00:40:14,525 --> 00:40:15,621 Hi. 1042 00:40:15,656 --> 00:40:17,286 Hi... 1043 00:40:17,321 --> 00:40:19,182 I was, uh, I was just delivering Christmas trees 1044 00:40:19,217 --> 00:40:20,881 in your neighborhood and I had an extra one, 1045 00:40:20,916 --> 00:40:23,010 and was wondering if maybe you wanted to take it off my hands? 1046 00:40:23,045 --> 00:40:24,875 Oh, wow. Um... 1047 00:40:24,910 --> 00:40:27,403 [shrieking]: A Christmas tree! Mommy, please? 1048 00:40:29,870 --> 00:40:31,598 Yes. I would love 1049 00:40:31,632 --> 00:40:33,662 to take that Christmas tree off your hands. 1050 00:40:33,697 --> 00:40:35,124 - All right. - Come on in. 1051 00:40:35,160 --> 00:40:36,458 Sure. 1052 00:40:37,525 --> 00:40:39,285 Comin' in! 1053 00:40:39,321 --> 00:40:40,717 Yup! It is! 1054 00:40:46,202 --> 00:40:48,788 Okay. A little to the left. 1055 00:40:48,838 --> 00:40:51,531 Uh, your other left. 1056 00:40:51,567 --> 00:40:53,364 Yep! Knew that. [laughs] 1057 00:40:53,399 --> 00:40:55,026 You're a school teacher, right? 1058 00:40:55,061 --> 00:40:56,425 Yeah... 1059 00:40:56,461 --> 00:40:57,458 Okay. Back... 1060 00:40:57,493 --> 00:40:59,220 Okay. 1061 00:41:00,255 --> 00:41:01,883 Perfect! 1062 00:41:01,918 --> 00:41:04,614 You're good at this. 1063 00:41:04,649 --> 00:41:05,944 - Pretty good. - Yeah. 1064 00:41:05,979 --> 00:41:07,609 Team effort. 1065 00:41:07,644 --> 00:41:08,607 [both chuckle] 1066 00:41:08,642 --> 00:41:09,606 Mostly you. 1067 00:41:09,641 --> 00:41:10,670 [Mac laughs] 1068 00:41:11,704 --> 00:41:13,267 Got the ornaments! 1069 00:41:13,302 --> 00:41:14,132 Oh! Oh, honey-- 1070 00:41:14,167 --> 00:41:17,095 - Okay-- - Honey, that is a great idea... 1071 00:41:17,129 --> 00:41:18,824 Except for the fact that I'm not sure 1072 00:41:18,859 --> 00:41:20,489 that Mac can stick around and decorate 1073 00:41:20,525 --> 00:41:21,753 a whole Christmas tree right now. 1074 00:41:21,788 --> 00:41:23,983 Yeah, I should probably be getting home. 1075 00:41:25,017 --> 00:41:26,547 Can we just make him hot chocolate? 1076 00:41:26,583 --> 00:41:28,543 I'm sure you want hot chocolate. Please? 1077 00:41:33,372 --> 00:41:35,200 I want hot chocolate. 1078 00:41:37,666 --> 00:41:38,894 All right. 1079 00:41:38,929 --> 00:41:39,959 I told ya! 1080 00:41:39,995 --> 00:41:41,956 Hot chocolate, coming right up. 1081 00:41:42,990 --> 00:41:44,120 [RayAnne giggles] 1082 00:41:44,156 --> 00:41:46,717 [Mac]: All right. 1083 00:41:46,752 --> 00:41:47,781 Did you know... 1084 00:41:47,816 --> 00:41:50,045 that the order that you put your decorations up 1085 00:41:50,080 --> 00:41:50,877 on your Christmas tree 1086 00:41:50,912 --> 00:41:52,874 tells a lot about your character? 1087 00:41:52,909 --> 00:41:53,773 Really? 1088 00:41:53,808 --> 00:41:55,969 Nope. Totally made that up right now. 1089 00:41:56,004 --> 00:41:57,932 [RayAnne laughs] 1090 00:42:00,963 --> 00:42:03,391 [♪♪♪] 1091 00:42:07,388 --> 00:42:11,978 ♪ Oh... what a lovely Time of year ♪ 1092 00:42:12,014 --> 00:42:15,240 ♪ Wish away your cares ♪ 1093 00:42:16,174 --> 00:42:19,067 ♪ And make your dreams Come true ♪ 1094 00:42:21,366 --> 00:42:26,057 ♪ And I want to spend The night ♪ 1095 00:42:26,093 --> 00:42:29,785 ♪ Chasing down the stars ♪ 1096 00:42:29,821 --> 00:42:33,514 ♪ And all the reindeer, too ♪ 1097 00:42:35,777 --> 00:42:38,339 ♪ And, oh What a fa-la-lovely Christmas ♪ 1098 00:42:41,470 --> 00:42:42,932 ♪ And, oh ♪ 1099 00:42:42,968 --> 00:42:46,527 ♪ What a fa-la-lovely day ♪ 1100 00:42:48,992 --> 00:42:52,452 ♪ Twinkling lights And dancing holly ♪ 1101 00:42:52,487 --> 00:42:55,213 I found my favorite Christmas ornament! 1102 00:42:55,248 --> 00:42:56,080 [Mac]: Oh, yeah? 1103 00:42:56,115 --> 00:42:57,842 It's a good thing there's only one. 1104 00:42:57,878 --> 00:42:58,908 We're running out of room on the tree. 1105 00:42:58,944 --> 00:43:00,040 Ready? One, two, three, go! 1106 00:43:01,074 --> 00:43:02,470 - Got it. - All right. 1107 00:43:04,634 --> 00:43:05,898 It's so pretty! 1108 00:43:05,934 --> 00:43:06,764 Isn't it? 1109 00:43:06,799 --> 00:43:08,261 Hey, you know what I just remembered? 1110 00:43:08,296 --> 00:43:09,527 Tomorrow, 1111 00:43:09,562 --> 00:43:11,855 there's gonna be a big Christmas gingerbread house competition-- 1112 00:43:11,890 --> 00:43:13,487 - ...At the church. - Whoa! 1113 00:43:13,523 --> 00:43:14,751 What's that? 1114 00:43:14,786 --> 00:43:16,083 Well, it's where everybody gets together 1115 00:43:16,118 --> 00:43:17,148 and they make gingerbread houses, 1116 00:43:17,183 --> 00:43:18,147 and the best one wins a prize. 1117 00:43:18,182 --> 00:43:19,344 That sounds pretty fun, honey. 1118 00:43:19,379 --> 00:43:20,742 Are you gonna go? 1119 00:43:20,777 --> 00:43:21,874 [Mac]: Uh-huh. Yeah, I'm gonna go. 1120 00:43:21,909 --> 00:43:23,205 I think everybody's gonna go. 1121 00:43:23,241 --> 00:43:25,668 Maybe I'll even see you two there. 1122 00:43:26,536 --> 00:43:28,197 It's a date! 1123 00:43:29,532 --> 00:43:32,724 I mean... not a date. 1124 00:43:32,759 --> 00:43:33,989 Of course. 1125 00:43:34,025 --> 00:43:35,586 We will be there. 1126 00:43:37,652 --> 00:43:39,149 - Yeah. - More hot chocolate? 1127 00:43:39,184 --> 00:43:39,913 Yes! 1128 00:43:39,948 --> 00:43:42,344 Definitely! And whipped cream! 1129 00:43:46,040 --> 00:43:48,201 Well, thank you for bringing the tree. 1130 00:43:48,236 --> 00:43:49,333 And decorating it. 1131 00:43:49,369 --> 00:43:50,964 Of course. I had a great time. 1132 00:43:50,1000 --> 00:43:52,295 Me too. 1133 00:43:52,330 --> 00:43:53,859 Don't forget about the gingerbread house 1134 00:43:53,894 --> 00:43:54,924 competition tomorrow. 1135 00:43:54,960 --> 00:43:57,154 I hear the first prize is a giant box of cookies. 1136 00:43:57,190 --> 00:43:59,319 Oh, great, just what she needs-- 1137 00:43:59,354 --> 00:44:01,015 more sugar. 1138 00:44:01,050 --> 00:44:02,014 I know. [laughs] 1139 00:44:02,049 --> 00:44:03,245 Have a good night. 1140 00:44:03,281 --> 00:44:05,042 You too. Yeah. 1141 00:44:10,936 --> 00:44:13,296 All right. 1142 00:44:15,762 --> 00:44:18,656 Okay, it is someone's bedtime. 1143 00:44:18,691 --> 00:44:20,253 Do you like the tree, Mom? 1144 00:44:20,288 --> 00:44:21,918 It's a beautiful tree, honey. 1145 00:44:21,954 --> 00:44:23,580 Does it make you happy? 1146 00:44:23,615 --> 00:44:26,876 Uh, yeah. Yeah, it does make me happy. 1147 00:44:26,912 --> 00:44:28,840 [hushed]: Thank you, Santa. 1148 00:44:31,504 --> 00:44:34,598 Um, all right, well, let's go on up, huh? 1149 00:44:34,634 --> 00:44:36,594 Okay. 1150 00:44:37,796 --> 00:44:40,555 [♪♪♪] 1151 00:44:49,777 --> 00:44:52,803 [keys clacking] 1152 00:45:24,691 --> 00:45:26,887 Merry Christmas. 1153 00:45:26,922 --> 00:45:29,349 Oh! I could not put this down. 1154 00:45:29,384 --> 00:45:31,014 I'm almost finished. 1155 00:45:31,050 --> 00:45:33,177 I'm so glad you're enjoying the book, dear. 1156 00:45:33,213 --> 00:45:35,309 I-It's like James Howell wrote it just for me. 1157 00:45:35,344 --> 00:45:37,970 He completely understands human nature 1158 00:45:38,005 --> 00:45:39,501 and everything we go through, 1159 00:45:39,536 --> 00:45:42,729 and he writes about it in such an entertaining way. 1160 00:45:43,730 --> 00:45:46,524 Did he write anything else I could read? 1161 00:45:46,559 --> 00:45:47,556 I'm afraid not, dear. 1162 00:45:47,591 --> 00:45:51,285 He only wrote the one book, and that was that. 1163 00:45:51,319 --> 00:45:53,314 How do you do it, Bea? 1164 00:45:53,349 --> 00:45:55,677 How do you always pick the right book? 1165 00:45:55,712 --> 00:45:58,606 [chuckles] I guess you could call it a gift. 1166 00:45:58,641 --> 00:46:00,568 Maybe you'll learn how to do it one day. 1167 00:46:01,603 --> 00:46:03,166 Oh, would you mind restocking these for me? 1168 00:46:03,201 --> 00:46:05,628 Oh. Sure. Of course. 1169 00:46:06,663 --> 00:46:09,622 [♪♪♪] 1170 00:46:10,657 --> 00:46:11,720 What's this for? 1171 00:46:11,756 --> 00:46:12,617 This is a bribe. 1172 00:46:12,653 --> 00:46:14,916 To try to get you to change your mind 1173 00:46:14,950 --> 00:46:16,112 about the Christmas Carousel. 1174 00:46:16,148 --> 00:46:17,878 - Curtis. - Now, I know what you said-- 1175 00:46:17,913 --> 00:46:19,375 ...But just hear me out, okay? 1176 00:46:19,410 --> 00:46:20,306 Yes, Curtis. 1177 00:46:20,341 --> 00:46:22,903 Now, this is my last Carousel as Mayor, 1178 00:46:22,938 --> 00:46:24,567 and it means a lot to me-- 1179 00:46:24,602 --> 00:46:25,798 We'll do it. 1180 00:46:25,833 --> 00:46:27,696 ...But it just wouldn't be the same without The Book Bea, 1181 00:46:27,732 --> 00:46:29,060 or without you. 1182 00:46:29,095 --> 00:46:30,625 Wait, what did you say? 1183 00:46:30,660 --> 00:46:32,855 I said yes. We'll do it. 1184 00:46:32,890 --> 00:46:34,719 - You will? - Sure. 1185 00:46:34,755 --> 00:46:36,216 Sydney has some great ideas. 1186 00:46:36,251 --> 00:46:38,180 What about it, Syd? Are you up for the challenge? 1187 00:46:38,216 --> 00:46:39,677 Absolutely. 1188 00:46:39,713 --> 00:46:41,175 We are going to make this Christmas Carousel 1189 00:46:41,211 --> 00:46:44,071 the best Hopewell's ever seen. 1190 00:46:44,107 --> 00:46:46,235 Okay, we will talk about the details later, 1191 00:46:46,269 --> 00:46:48,232 but right now, I have to get back to the Church. 1192 00:46:48,267 --> 00:46:51,028 I'm judging the gingerbread house-building contest. 1193 00:46:52,060 --> 00:46:55,022 But you... you have made my Christmas. 1194 00:46:55,057 --> 00:46:56,585 Thank you... 1195 00:46:56,620 --> 00:46:58,882 Thank you. 1196 00:47:00,415 --> 00:47:02,810 Well, aren't those some beautiful flowers? 1197 00:47:02,845 --> 00:47:03,942 Yes, they are. 1198 00:47:03,977 --> 00:47:07,037 Um, speaking of the gingerbread house-building contest, 1199 00:47:07,073 --> 00:47:08,834 I was wondering if I could slip out early? 1200 00:47:08,868 --> 00:47:12,029 I was gonna go with Ray and meet Mac there. 1201 00:47:12,065 --> 00:47:14,126 I think that's a great idea. 1202 00:47:14,162 --> 00:47:16,355 Thank you. 1203 00:47:16,391 --> 00:47:18,652 [♪♪♪] 1204 00:47:22,582 --> 00:47:25,508 ♪ Ooh, Christmastime ♪ 1205 00:47:25,544 --> 00:47:28,304 ♪ This is Christmastime ♪ 1206 00:47:28,339 --> 00:47:30,934 ♪ Ooh... Ooh, la, la, la ♪ 1207 00:47:32,001 --> 00:47:35,061 ♪ I don't wanna go-go-go Under the mistletoe ♪ 1208 00:47:36,129 --> 00:47:37,691 ♪ Unless you're here with me ♪ 1209 00:47:37,726 --> 00:47:39,522 Good use of marshmallows. 1210 00:47:39,557 --> 00:47:41,351 ♪ Don't wanna hear "ho-ho-ho" ♪ 1211 00:47:41,386 --> 00:47:42,350 - ♪ From no jolly old soul ♪ - Mm. 1212 00:47:42,385 --> 00:47:43,349 Nice candy cane walls. 1213 00:47:43,384 --> 00:47:44,912 ♪ On Christmas Eve ♪ 1214 00:47:44,948 --> 00:47:46,278 ♪ Christmas cheer ♪ 1215 00:47:46,313 --> 00:47:48,807 Some chocolate in there. 1216 00:47:48,843 --> 00:47:51,238 ♪ If you're not here To fill my cup ♪ 1217 00:47:51,272 --> 00:47:53,101 - Can I have this? - Sure. 1218 00:47:53,136 --> 00:47:54,932 Here you go. 1219 00:47:54,967 --> 00:47:57,728 ♪ So you had better Hurry up ♪ 1220 00:47:57,763 --> 00:47:59,791 ♪ Christmas ♪ 1221 00:47:59,827 --> 00:48:00,723 Oh. Two stories. 1222 00:48:00,758 --> 00:48:02,487 Do you think there's enough icing, Mom? 1223 00:48:02,522 --> 00:48:04,849 It's the exact right amount. 1224 00:48:05,818 --> 00:48:07,147 Do you like the heart on the side? 1225 00:48:07,182 --> 00:48:08,744 I love it! 1226 00:48:08,779 --> 00:48:10,409 ♪ Here... ♪ 1227 00:48:10,444 --> 00:48:13,204 ♪ I've been waiting ♪ 1228 00:48:13,239 --> 00:48:16,399 [♪♪♪] 1229 00:48:28,482 --> 00:48:30,145 That's a long list. 1230 00:48:34,941 --> 00:48:35,904 [whispers]: He'll be here. 1231 00:48:35,940 --> 00:48:37,036 Hmm? 1232 00:48:38,234 --> 00:48:39,166 My brother. 1233 00:48:39,201 --> 00:48:41,662 I mean, isn't that's who you're looking for? 1234 00:48:41,697 --> 00:48:43,226 Oh. No. 1235 00:48:43,262 --> 00:48:44,989 I mean, not-not exactly, 1236 00:48:45,025 --> 00:48:47,485 [hushed]: He told me about the Christmas tree... 1237 00:48:47,521 --> 00:48:49,383 and you. 1238 00:48:50,684 --> 00:48:51,780 Well, there's not much to tell. 1239 00:48:51,815 --> 00:48:54,076 We just both said that we'd see each other here, so... 1240 00:48:54,110 --> 00:48:56,805 Sure. I get it. 1241 00:49:00,403 --> 00:49:01,964 We don't really know each other. 1242 00:49:02,000 --> 00:49:04,194 Well, that's perfect. 1243 00:49:04,230 --> 00:49:06,691 There's no better time to get to know someone 1244 00:49:06,727 --> 00:49:07,756 than Christmas. 1245 00:49:07,791 --> 00:49:10,951 That's what my grandmother always used to say. 1246 00:49:10,987 --> 00:49:13,414 She was right. 1247 00:49:15,313 --> 00:49:17,740 [♪♪♪] 1248 00:49:19,141 --> 00:49:20,171 Excuse me. 1249 00:49:20,207 --> 00:49:22,834 Oh! Pardon! Merry Christmas! 1250 00:49:25,231 --> 00:49:26,128 And the winner 1251 00:49:26,163 --> 00:49:28,958 of this year's gingerbread house contest 1252 00:49:28,993 --> 00:49:29,990 is... 1253 00:49:31,056 --> 00:49:32,985 ...RayAnne Ragsdale! 1254 00:49:33,020 --> 00:49:35,015 [RayAnne squeals] 1255 00:49:35,050 --> 00:49:36,614 [crowd applauding] 1256 00:49:36,649 --> 00:49:39,109 [♪♪♪] 1257 00:49:40,775 --> 00:49:41,839 Cookies! 1258 00:49:41,873 --> 00:49:42,838 [Sydney]: Oh, ho! 1259 00:49:42,873 --> 00:49:44,999 - A lot of them! - I know! 1260 00:49:45,034 --> 00:49:47,263 Good for you, honey! 1261 00:49:47,298 --> 00:49:49,660 [indistinct chatter] 1262 00:49:49,695 --> 00:49:52,523 [♪♪♪] 1263 00:49:56,686 --> 00:49:58,280 You just missed her. 1264 00:49:58,315 --> 00:50:01,242 I don't know what you're talking about. 1265 00:50:01,277 --> 00:50:04,405 You know exactly who I'm talking about. 1266 00:50:04,441 --> 00:50:06,235 [sighing] 1267 00:50:12,728 --> 00:50:15,388 [♪♪♪] 1268 00:50:26,939 --> 00:50:31,398 All right, so, do you want one of your cookies before bed? 1269 00:50:31,433 --> 00:50:34,393 No, I think I'm going to save them for the book club. 1270 00:50:34,428 --> 00:50:37,088 Oh, that is the sweetest thing ever. 1271 00:50:37,123 --> 00:50:39,186 I mean, it's Christmas, Mom. 1272 00:50:41,851 --> 00:50:44,479 Mom? Why didn't Mac come tonight? 1273 00:50:45,544 --> 00:50:47,474 I don't-- I don't know, honey. 1274 00:50:47,509 --> 00:50:49,303 He said he was going to be there. 1275 00:50:49,339 --> 00:50:50,402 Yes, he did, 1276 00:50:50,437 --> 00:50:53,130 and I know you were looking forward to seeing him. 1277 00:50:53,166 --> 00:50:54,496 So were you. 1278 00:50:54,531 --> 00:50:57,058 Yes, I was, 1279 00:50:57,093 --> 00:50:58,889 but... 1280 00:50:58,924 --> 00:51:01,452 I am sure he had a very good reason 1281 00:51:01,487 --> 00:51:02,484 for not showing up. 1282 00:51:02,519 --> 00:51:03,483 He better! 1283 00:51:03,517 --> 00:51:05,179 Yes, he better! 1284 00:51:06,247 --> 00:51:07,544 Now off to bed with you. 1285 00:51:07,579 --> 00:51:09,407 Okay. 1286 00:51:10,507 --> 00:51:11,604 But, Mom? 1287 00:51:11,640 --> 00:51:14,299 Can you come snuggle me goodnight? 1288 00:51:14,335 --> 00:51:16,596 I would love that. 1289 00:51:17,563 --> 00:51:18,593 Snuggle-monster coming! 1290 00:51:18,629 --> 00:51:19,658 [RayAnne shrieks] 1291 00:51:21,989 --> 00:51:24,319 [♪♪♪] 1292 00:51:33,040 --> 00:51:35,135 Love you, angel. 1293 00:51:44,123 --> 00:51:47,849 [♪♪♪] 1294 00:51:58,757 --> 00:52:00,058 [Lou]: Well, as a real estate professional, 1295 00:52:00,108 --> 00:52:01,405 I got to be honest with you. 1296 00:52:01,440 --> 00:52:03,134 If you want top dollar, uh, 1297 00:52:03,170 --> 00:52:04,633 the place is gonna need some work. 1298 00:52:04,669 --> 00:52:07,296 Those eaves out front are probably rotted. 1299 00:52:07,331 --> 00:52:08,561 When I was a kid, 1300 00:52:08,597 --> 00:52:11,757 I used to lay in bed and watch the icicles melt off of them. 1301 00:52:11,792 --> 00:52:13,786 [chuckles] Yeah, well, they got to go. 1302 00:52:13,821 --> 00:52:15,982 [Sydney]: Could you recommend a contractor? 1303 00:52:16,017 --> 00:52:17,282 Yeah, yeah. 1304 00:52:17,316 --> 00:52:19,710 I can recommend quite a few guys, actually. 1305 00:52:19,746 --> 00:52:20,709 - Oh... - [step creaks] 1306 00:52:20,745 --> 00:52:21,707 Creaky step here. 1307 00:52:22,607 --> 00:52:24,604 [creaking] 1308 00:52:25,604 --> 00:52:26,367 Oh, yeah, that's how you knew 1309 00:52:26,402 --> 00:52:28,065 if someone was coming downstairs, 1310 00:52:28,100 --> 00:52:29,927 so, if you were sneaking a Christmas cookie, 1311 00:52:29,963 --> 00:52:32,192 you could put the lid back on before you got caught. 1312 00:52:32,228 --> 00:52:34,021 [laughs] That's a great story, 1313 00:52:34,057 --> 00:52:35,620 but still needs to be fixed, though. 1314 00:52:35,655 --> 00:52:38,848 Yes. Well, thank you so much for coming out here. 1315 00:52:38,883 --> 00:52:41,346 I will think about everything you said 1316 00:52:41,381 --> 00:52:42,908 and give you a call later. 1317 00:52:42,944 --> 00:52:45,903 Well, it's my pleasure, Ms. Ragsdale. 1318 00:52:45,939 --> 00:52:47,768 And, uh, remember, 1319 00:52:47,803 --> 00:52:49,599 when you're ready to sell, you can always 1320 00:52:49,634 --> 00:52:51,995 count on Williams Real Estate to get you the best price. 1321 00:52:52,031 --> 00:52:53,826 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 1322 00:52:53,861 --> 00:52:55,258 Here's my card. 1323 00:52:55,293 --> 00:52:57,021 Oh, and, uh, 1324 00:52:57,056 --> 00:52:59,850 I will email you the numbers of those contractors. 1325 00:52:59,885 --> 00:53:01,947 - Oh, great. - Yeah. 1326 00:53:08,905 --> 00:53:11,167 [♪♪♪] 1327 00:53:23,849 --> 00:53:25,810 Hi, Helper Santa. Remember me? 1328 00:53:25,845 --> 00:53:28,042 [Mac]: I sure do, RayAnne. What brings you back? 1329 00:53:28,077 --> 00:53:30,305 I just wanted to thank you for getting Mr. Mac 1330 00:53:30,340 --> 00:53:31,869 to bring us that Christmas tree. 1331 00:53:31,903 --> 00:53:33,301 Oh, he did? 1332 00:53:33,336 --> 00:53:34,498 Did it make your mom feel better? 1333 00:53:34,534 --> 00:53:35,963 For a while. 1334 00:53:35,998 --> 00:53:38,359 But she was sad again last night. 1335 00:53:38,394 --> 00:53:39,525 Oh. 1336 00:53:39,560 --> 00:53:41,819 Well, I'm sorry to hear that. 1337 00:53:41,855 --> 00:53:43,751 That's okay, it wasn't your fault. 1338 00:53:43,786 --> 00:53:46,614 Well, is there something I can do to make it better? 1339 00:53:46,649 --> 00:53:49,344 Hmm. 1340 00:53:49,378 --> 00:53:51,805 Well, she's always wanted to go to Paris. 1341 00:53:51,841 --> 00:53:53,238 Oh... [chuckles] 1342 00:53:53,273 --> 00:53:54,835 Paris might be a little out of my budget range. 1343 00:53:54,869 --> 00:53:56,832 But you work for Santa Claus, remember? 1344 00:53:56,867 --> 00:53:58,130 You could do anything. 1345 00:53:58,165 --> 00:54:00,726 [♪♪♪] 1346 00:54:00,761 --> 00:54:02,289 Hmm. 1347 00:54:02,325 --> 00:54:05,253 You know... you're right. 1348 00:54:06,752 --> 00:54:09,280 [♪♪♪] 1349 00:54:17,571 --> 00:54:20,564 ♪ Maybe it's the frost on my window... ♪ 1350 00:54:20,599 --> 00:54:21,562 Hi. Can I-- 1351 00:54:21,597 --> 00:54:22,925 Hi... 1352 00:54:22,961 --> 00:54:24,623 Hi. 1353 00:54:24,658 --> 00:54:27,253 Listen, I'm really sorry about last night. 1354 00:54:27,289 --> 00:54:30,215 I-I tried to get there on time, but something came up, 1355 00:54:30,250 --> 00:54:32,011 and... 1356 00:54:32,047 --> 00:54:33,544 Don't worry about it. 1357 00:54:33,579 --> 00:54:35,207 I did worry about it, though. 1358 00:54:35,242 --> 00:54:38,701 Was kinda hoping maybe you'd let me make it up to you, 1359 00:54:38,736 --> 00:54:39,1000 take you out to dinner? 1360 00:54:41,400 --> 00:54:42,596 You know, I'm closing up here, 1361 00:54:42,631 --> 00:54:44,327 and I've got to go pick up Ray, so-- 1362 00:54:44,363 --> 00:54:46,058 Well, I already spoke with Diane. 1363 00:54:46,093 --> 00:54:47,123 Uh, she and Sarah are gonna 1364 00:54:47,159 --> 00:54:49,819 make Christmas decorations at your house with Ray. 1365 00:54:49,855 --> 00:54:51,150 Ray should have texted you. 1366 00:54:51,185 --> 00:54:53,015 Oh... 1367 00:54:56,211 --> 00:54:57,308 Oh. 1368 00:54:57,344 --> 00:54:59,338 Yeah, let me just text her back. 1369 00:55:01,769 --> 00:55:03,864 So? What do you say? 1370 00:55:07,329 --> 00:55:09,257 Let me go get my jacket. 1371 00:55:11,489 --> 00:55:14,581 [♪♪♪] 1372 00:55:20,874 --> 00:55:23,702 [accordion music playing] 1373 00:55:23,737 --> 00:55:25,999 [♪♪♪] 1374 00:55:33,024 --> 00:55:33,988 C'est fini? 1375 00:55:34,023 --> 00:55:35,184 That was amazing. 1376 00:55:35,219 --> 00:55:36,249 Merci. 1377 00:55:36,285 --> 00:55:39,244 French Christmas dinner. Special for the lady. 1378 00:55:39,280 --> 00:55:40,178 Thank you. 1379 00:55:40,213 --> 00:55:42,539 Oh, don't thank me. It's was Mac's idea. 1380 00:55:43,507 --> 00:55:44,370 Thanks. 1381 00:55:45,537 --> 00:55:47,100 Christofe's an old friend. 1382 00:55:47,135 --> 00:55:48,098 I teach his son at school. 1383 00:55:48,133 --> 00:55:51,260 Wow. Well, you really thought of everything. 1384 00:55:51,295 --> 00:55:53,258 I mean, even the accordion player? 1385 00:55:53,293 --> 00:55:55,554 Ahh. But wait, it gets better. 1386 00:55:58,185 --> 00:56:00,281 Ahh... Père Noel. 1387 00:56:00,316 --> 00:56:02,078 Mm-hmm. Merry Christmas. 1388 00:56:03,145 --> 00:56:04,241 Why are you doing this, Mac? 1389 00:56:04,276 --> 00:56:07,436 Oh, I told you, I wanted to take you out to dinner. 1390 00:56:07,471 --> 00:56:08,901 Yeah, but why all of this? 1391 00:56:08,937 --> 00:56:11,363 I mean, French dinner, French music... 1392 00:56:11,399 --> 00:56:13,594 French Santa? 1393 00:56:13,630 --> 00:56:14,857 What? You don't like it? 1394 00:56:14,893 --> 00:56:15,856 I love it. 1395 00:56:15,892 --> 00:56:18,021 It's just, it's kinda weird, 1396 00:56:18,056 --> 00:56:22,347 'cause I've always wanted to spend Christmas in Paris, so. 1397 00:56:22,382 --> 00:56:25,910 Well, here's to dinner in Paris... Hopewell-style. 1398 00:56:34,132 --> 00:56:36,393 Now, la bûche de Noel. 1399 00:56:36,428 --> 00:56:38,091 Is that a chocolate log? 1400 00:56:38,126 --> 00:56:39,155 - Yes. - Oui. 1401 00:56:39,191 --> 00:56:40,686 Originally from France. 1402 00:56:40,721 --> 00:56:42,085 Would you like a piece? 1403 00:56:42,120 --> 00:56:43,547 Yes, please. 1404 00:56:43,583 --> 00:56:44,881 Who knew the chocolate log was from France? 1405 00:56:44,916 --> 00:56:47,142 Everybody knew that, right, Christofe? 1406 00:56:47,178 --> 00:56:48,875 Oui, everybody. 1407 00:56:48,910 --> 00:56:50,904 Well, I didn't know. 1408 00:56:50,939 --> 00:56:52,003 You should do your homework... 1409 00:56:52,038 --> 00:56:53,633 - Bon appetit. - Thank you. 1410 00:56:53,669 --> 00:56:55,664 ...Teacher. 1411 00:56:56,665 --> 00:56:57,961 How long have you been teaching? 1412 00:56:57,996 --> 00:56:59,192 About two years. 1413 00:56:59,228 --> 00:57:01,056 Actually... 1414 00:57:01,091 --> 00:57:02,820 I started off as a writer. 1415 00:57:02,856 --> 00:57:04,483 Really? 1416 00:57:04,518 --> 00:57:07,179 Mm-hmm. I was gonna write the Great American Novel. 1417 00:57:07,215 --> 00:57:08,945 Or so I thought. 1418 00:57:08,980 --> 00:57:11,340 But, uh, when it was finally published, 1419 00:57:11,375 --> 00:57:14,369 everybody else didn't think it was so great. 1420 00:57:14,404 --> 00:57:16,433 Well, you didn't let that stop you? 1421 00:57:17,466 --> 00:57:20,893 I had some... life stuff happen. 1422 00:57:21,861 --> 00:57:23,754 I've had writer's block ever since. 1423 00:57:23,790 --> 00:57:25,086 "Life stuff"? 1424 00:57:26,985 --> 00:57:28,848 I was married once. 1425 00:57:28,883 --> 00:57:30,312 Oh? 1426 00:57:30,347 --> 00:57:32,475 Catherine and I dated all through high school, 1427 00:57:32,511 --> 00:57:35,470 and then we got married right out of college. 1428 00:57:36,805 --> 00:57:38,866 And then she got sick. 1429 00:57:39,866 --> 00:57:40,663 [quietly]: Then... 1430 00:57:40,698 --> 00:57:44,723 two Christmases ago, she was gone. 1431 00:57:47,155 --> 00:57:49,217 Oh, I'm... I'm so sorry, Mac. 1432 00:57:50,284 --> 00:57:52,279 Thank you. 1433 00:57:53,345 --> 00:57:55,540 When she died... 1434 00:57:56,574 --> 00:57:58,902 It was like hitting a brick wall. 1435 00:57:58,937 --> 00:58:01,233 I-I couldn't even get out of bed for months. 1436 00:58:02,267 --> 00:58:04,094 Hence the writer's block? 1437 00:58:05,229 --> 00:58:07,789 Yeah, I quit writing, moved back here, 1438 00:58:07,824 --> 00:58:09,519 took a teaching job, 1439 00:58:09,555 --> 00:58:11,483 and here we are. 1440 00:58:12,484 --> 00:58:15,311 Here we are. 1441 00:58:16,311 --> 00:58:18,174 I don't want to live in the past anymore. 1442 00:58:18,210 --> 00:58:20,204 [sighs] Neither do I. 1443 00:58:21,238 --> 00:58:24,397 Catherine taught me that life is short, 1444 00:58:24,433 --> 00:58:27,526 and you should be grateful for every moment that you have, 1445 00:58:27,561 --> 00:58:30,355 and right now, I am grateful. 1446 00:58:32,189 --> 00:58:33,817 You've inspired me. 1447 00:58:33,852 --> 00:58:35,748 I inspired you? 1448 00:58:35,783 --> 00:58:38,510 To start writing again. 1449 00:58:39,676 --> 00:58:40,773 You're my muse. 1450 00:58:40,809 --> 00:58:45,366 Wow. No one has ever called me their muse before, so... 1451 00:58:45,402 --> 00:58:46,498 thank you. 1452 00:58:47,531 --> 00:58:48,628 Thank you. 1453 00:58:49,828 --> 00:58:50,991 [clink] 1454 00:58:52,059 --> 00:58:54,853 Thank you for today. I had a really nice time. 1455 00:58:54,888 --> 00:58:56,482 So, you forgive me for not showing up 1456 00:58:56,517 --> 00:58:58,314 to the gingerbread house competition? 1457 00:58:58,349 --> 00:59:01,010 Yes. Although Ray may take some more work. 1458 00:59:01,045 --> 00:59:02,142 Seriously? 1459 00:59:02,177 --> 00:59:03,305 No. [chuckles] 1460 00:59:03,340 --> 00:59:05,038 But really, I did have a nice time, 1461 00:59:05,073 --> 00:59:07,599 and here's my car, so... 1462 00:59:07,635 --> 00:59:09,963 Uh, it's getting late. 1463 00:59:13,127 --> 00:59:15,221 Yeah. 1464 00:59:17,654 --> 00:59:19,181 [car alarm starts blaring] 1465 00:59:19,216 --> 00:59:21,246 [Mac]: What did we do? 1466 00:59:23,444 --> 00:59:26,139 [both laughing as alarm shuts off] 1467 00:59:26,174 --> 00:59:29,433 Well, uh, that is one way to kill the moment. 1468 00:59:29,468 --> 00:59:31,064 I guess that's my cue to go home. 1469 00:59:31,100 --> 00:59:32,394 Yeah. 1470 00:59:32,430 --> 00:59:33,494 Thank you again 1471 00:59:33,529 --> 00:59:36,423 for the best French Christmas meal I've ever had. 1472 00:59:36,457 --> 00:59:38,454 Well, almost like being in Paris. 1473 00:59:38,490 --> 00:59:40,617 Almost. 1474 00:59:40,652 --> 00:59:42,547 Maybe we'll get to go there for real. 1475 00:59:42,583 --> 00:59:45,111 Maybe so. 1476 00:59:46,943 --> 00:59:47,906 Listen, Syd-- [stammers] 1477 00:59:47,941 --> 00:59:50,469 I-I, look, I haven't done this sort of thing 1478 00:59:50,504 --> 00:59:51,567 in a long time... 1479 00:59:51,603 --> 00:59:54,563 but, uh... 1480 00:59:54,599 --> 00:59:56,093 there's a Christmas Carol sing-along 1481 00:59:56,161 --> 00:59:57,658 at the church on Friday night. 1482 00:59:57,694 --> 00:59:59,721 Maybe you and Ray want to go with me? 1483 00:59:59,756 --> 01:00:01,818 That sounds lovely. 1484 01:00:01,853 --> 01:00:04,347 But... 1485 01:00:04,383 --> 01:00:05,146 But? 1486 01:00:05,182 --> 01:00:07,177 Can I count on you to show up? 1487 01:00:07,212 --> 01:00:09,373 Yes. I promise. 1488 01:00:09,408 --> 01:00:10,839 I will hold you to that. 1489 01:00:10,874 --> 01:00:12,069 Okay. 1490 01:00:12,104 --> 01:00:14,499 - Goodnight. - Goodnight. Bye. 1491 01:00:21,324 --> 01:00:23,818 [engine turns over] 1492 01:00:48,317 --> 01:00:51,942 [indistinct exchange with Diane and the kids] 1493 01:00:54,674 --> 01:00:57,202 [girls giggling] 1494 01:00:59,501 --> 01:01:02,227 [cell phone begins ringing] 1495 01:01:06,091 --> 01:01:07,088 Hello? 1496 01:01:07,123 --> 01:01:08,417 Hello, Sydney? 1497 01:01:08,453 --> 01:01:11,115 Hi. This is Clare from AJF Advertising. 1498 01:01:11,150 --> 01:01:13,711 I apologize for calling you so late, 1499 01:01:13,746 --> 01:01:15,108 but I wanted to let you know, 1500 01:01:15,143 --> 01:01:17,638 that we have discussed it internally 1501 01:01:17,674 --> 01:01:19,535 and, if the Board approves, 1502 01:01:19,571 --> 01:01:21,067 we would like to offer you 1503 01:01:21,102 --> 01:01:22,698 the position of Associate Art Director. 1504 01:01:24,164 --> 01:01:26,159 [girls giggling] 1505 01:01:27,126 --> 01:01:28,255 Well, Sydney? 1506 01:01:28,290 --> 01:01:29,921 What do you say? 1507 01:01:50,641 --> 01:01:51,669 [bell jingles] 1508 01:01:51,705 --> 01:01:52,668 Bye, Mom! 1509 01:01:52,704 --> 01:01:53,667 Hey. Hey! 1510 01:01:53,703 --> 01:01:55,565 Promise me that you'll be good for Bea, okay? 1511 01:01:55,601 --> 01:01:57,062 And I'll be back as soon as I can. 1512 01:01:57,098 --> 01:01:58,560 Don't worry, Mom. I got Book Club! 1513 01:01:58,596 --> 01:01:59,824 Okay. 1514 01:01:59,860 --> 01:02:01,155 [book club kids]: Hi! 1515 01:02:01,191 --> 01:02:02,188 [smack] 1516 01:02:05,051 --> 01:02:07,047 Ms. Ragsdale, nice to see you. 1517 01:02:07,083 --> 01:02:07,944 Nice to see you. 1518 01:02:07,980 --> 01:02:09,877 Hey, have you had any further thoughts 1519 01:02:09,912 --> 01:02:11,408 on selling your place? 1520 01:02:11,443 --> 01:02:13,572 I am still thinking. 1521 01:02:13,606 --> 01:02:15,134 Okay. Well, you've got my number. 1522 01:02:15,170 --> 01:02:17,032 Thank you. 1523 01:02:17,068 --> 01:02:18,130 [bell jingles] 1524 01:02:18,166 --> 01:02:21,958 Bea, thank you so much for looking after Ray today. 1525 01:02:21,993 --> 01:02:23,324 Hmm? 1526 01:02:23,359 --> 01:02:25,686 Is something wrong? 1527 01:02:26,920 --> 01:02:29,147 Well, I was trying to keep it a secret, 1528 01:02:29,182 --> 01:02:31,110 but I might as well let you know. 1529 01:02:31,146 --> 01:02:33,174 This is going to be my last Christmas 1530 01:02:33,210 --> 01:02:34,272 at The Book Bea. 1531 01:02:34,308 --> 01:02:35,738 What do you mean? 1532 01:02:36,805 --> 01:02:40,198 Well, I have had a lot of fun running this store, 1533 01:02:40,233 --> 01:02:43,027 but every good book must come to an end. 1534 01:02:43,062 --> 01:02:45,089 It's time for me to retire, Sydney. 1535 01:02:45,125 --> 01:02:47,852 Wait, you're-you're selling The Book Bea? 1536 01:02:47,887 --> 01:02:50,283 I told Lou I wanted him to find someone 1537 01:02:50,319 --> 01:02:52,013 who would keep the bookstore open, 1538 01:02:52,048 --> 01:02:55,741 but he says they'll probably tear it down and build condos. 1539 01:02:55,777 --> 01:02:58,137 No, you can't let them tear down The Book Bea. 1540 01:02:58,173 --> 01:02:59,901 Everybody loves this place. 1541 01:02:59,936 --> 01:03:02,963 But nobody wants to buy it. 1542 01:03:02,999 --> 01:03:05,193 Lou says it's progress. 1543 01:03:06,461 --> 01:03:09,187 [♪♪♪] 1544 01:03:12,850 --> 01:03:14,147 Hey. 1545 01:03:14,181 --> 01:03:15,479 You're right on time. 1546 01:03:15,514 --> 01:03:16,477 For what? 1547 01:03:16,512 --> 01:03:18,074 The inaugural meeting of the Kids' Book Club. 1548 01:03:18,109 --> 01:03:19,406 - Oh. - I hear they're having-- 1549 01:03:19,441 --> 01:03:21,102 ...A very special guest speaker today. 1550 01:03:21,138 --> 01:03:23,931 Oh? Who could that be? 1551 01:03:23,966 --> 01:03:25,463 I think it's their very favorite 1552 01:03:25,498 --> 01:03:27,394 elementary school teacher. 1553 01:03:27,429 --> 01:03:28,425 Right. I heard about him. 1554 01:03:28,461 --> 01:03:30,088 I heard that he's quite charming 1555 01:03:30,124 --> 01:03:32,120 and loves French food. 1556 01:03:32,154 --> 01:03:33,218 Mm. 1557 01:03:33,254 --> 01:03:37,877 But... I am headed to the city to run some errands. 1558 01:03:37,912 --> 01:03:40,173 The city? And leave all this behind? 1559 01:03:41,208 --> 01:03:42,105 Just a joke. 1560 01:03:42,140 --> 01:03:43,869 This'll still be here when you get back. 1561 01:03:43,904 --> 01:03:45,166 So will I. 1562 01:03:45,202 --> 01:03:47,663 Okay, well, I should get going, 1563 01:03:47,699 --> 01:03:51,157 but I will be back in time tonight for the sing-along. 1564 01:03:51,193 --> 01:03:52,090 That a promise? 1565 01:03:52,125 --> 01:03:53,953 Oh, it's a date. 1566 01:03:59,249 --> 01:04:01,376 [♪♪♪] 1567 01:04:07,203 --> 01:04:09,697 I appreciate you coming in today, Sydney. 1568 01:04:09,731 --> 01:04:12,393 Now, this is strictly a formality. 1569 01:04:12,428 --> 01:04:14,523 All you have to do is just be yourself 1570 01:04:14,559 --> 01:04:16,586 and the job is yours. 1571 01:04:18,153 --> 01:04:20,114 Here we go. 1572 01:04:23,212 --> 01:04:24,807 Good afternoon, everyone. 1573 01:04:24,842 --> 01:04:27,471 May I introduce Sydney Ragsdale? 1574 01:04:27,506 --> 01:04:29,600 [♪♪♪] 1575 01:04:29,636 --> 01:04:32,263 [organ music playing] 1576 01:04:33,895 --> 01:04:36,589 [hushed conversations] 1577 01:04:42,284 --> 01:04:43,613 There he is. 1578 01:04:43,648 --> 01:04:45,410 Hey. Come on in. 1579 01:04:48,307 --> 01:04:50,402 [♪♪♪] 1580 01:04:53,266 --> 01:04:54,264 Hey. 1581 01:04:54,298 --> 01:04:55,662 Can I join you? 1582 01:04:55,697 --> 01:04:56,726 Of course, Mr. Mac. 1583 01:04:56,761 --> 01:04:58,325 Thanks. 1584 01:04:58,360 --> 01:04:59,922 Merry Christmas. 1585 01:04:59,956 --> 01:05:01,652 Thank you. You too. 1586 01:05:01,687 --> 01:05:02,650 Is Sydney here? 1587 01:05:02,685 --> 01:05:03,716 Not yet. 1588 01:05:03,751 --> 01:05:05,380 Do you two have plans? 1589 01:05:05,416 --> 01:05:07,578 We have a date. 1590 01:05:07,613 --> 01:05:08,576 You made it. 1591 01:05:08,611 --> 01:05:10,207 - Hi. - Hi, Mom! 1592 01:05:10,241 --> 01:05:11,804 Hey, honey. 1593 01:05:11,839 --> 01:05:13,568 [♪♪♪] 1594 01:05:13,603 --> 01:05:15,632 Merry Christmas, everybody. 1595 01:05:15,667 --> 01:05:17,096 [congregation]: Merry Christmas! 1596 01:05:17,131 --> 01:05:18,061 [Reverend]: Thank you. 1597 01:05:18,097 --> 01:05:20,392 I hope you're ready to sing your hearts out, 1598 01:05:20,426 --> 01:05:23,420 because we have a full program tonight. 1599 01:05:23,456 --> 01:05:24,684 - [organ music rises] - So, without further ado, 1600 01:05:24,719 --> 01:05:25,815 I would like you all to stand 1601 01:05:25,850 --> 01:05:29,577 and join me in singing the first hymn of the evening, 1602 01:05:29,612 --> 01:05:32,075 which is my personal favorite, 1603 01:05:32,110 --> 01:05:34,537 "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing." 1604 01:05:34,572 --> 01:05:38,432 ♪ "Hark," the herald angels sing ♪ 1605 01:05:38,466 --> 01:05:44,322 ♪ "Glory to the newborn King!" ♪ 1606 01:05:45,621 --> 01:05:48,450 [indistinct quiet chatter] 1607 01:05:52,080 --> 01:05:53,641 So, how was New York? 1608 01:05:53,676 --> 01:05:54,573 Oh, you know. 1609 01:05:54,608 --> 01:05:57,036 Crowded, noisy... even Santa was stressed. 1610 01:05:57,071 --> 01:05:58,035 [Mac chuckles] 1611 01:05:58,070 --> 01:06:00,499 Well, you get all your errands done anyway? 1612 01:06:02,397 --> 01:06:05,556 Actually, I didn't go to the city to run errands. 1613 01:06:05,591 --> 01:06:08,121 I went to interview for a new job. 1614 01:06:08,156 --> 01:06:09,350 Oh? 1615 01:06:09,386 --> 01:06:11,648 For a big ad agency. 1616 01:06:11,683 --> 01:06:14,277 They wanted me to meet the board of directors. 1617 01:06:15,344 --> 01:06:16,507 And? 1618 01:06:16,542 --> 01:06:17,972 I got the job. 1619 01:06:18,007 --> 01:06:20,102 [quiet chuckle] 1620 01:06:20,137 --> 01:06:21,999 Wow. 1621 01:06:22,034 --> 01:06:24,629 That's, uh, that's good. Right? 1622 01:06:24,663 --> 01:06:26,692 I think so. 1623 01:06:26,726 --> 01:06:31,751 I mean, I have this amazing career opportunity. 1624 01:06:31,787 --> 01:06:33,647 But... 1625 01:06:33,683 --> 01:06:35,478 it is back in New York. 1626 01:06:37,710 --> 01:06:39,239 So... 1627 01:06:39,275 --> 01:06:40,971 how soon would you have to leave? 1628 01:06:41,006 --> 01:06:42,435 Right after Christmas. 1629 01:06:42,470 --> 01:06:43,732 Soon. 1630 01:06:47,097 --> 01:06:49,757 Well, I wouldn't, uh... 1631 01:06:49,792 --> 01:06:51,987 blame you if you took the job. 1632 01:06:52,022 --> 01:06:54,716 I mean, Hopewell can't compete with New York. 1633 01:06:54,752 --> 01:06:55,714 Don't say that. 1634 01:06:55,750 --> 01:06:57,778 Why not? It's the truth, 1635 01:06:57,814 --> 01:06:58,743 No, it's not. 1636 01:07:00,078 --> 01:07:03,203 You know, I came to Hopewell for the holidays... 1637 01:07:04,172 --> 01:07:07,497 ...but this place, these people... 1638 01:07:08,963 --> 01:07:10,659 you... 1639 01:07:13,456 --> 01:07:17,848 It all makes it... hard to leave. 1640 01:07:17,884 --> 01:07:19,513 So don't. 1641 01:07:19,548 --> 01:07:20,545 Stay. 1642 01:07:25,305 --> 01:07:26,902 I should go. 1643 01:07:26,937 --> 01:07:28,599 Ray's probably wondering where I am. 1644 01:07:28,634 --> 01:07:30,696 Yep. 1645 01:07:36,856 --> 01:07:39,149 [♪♪♪] 1646 01:07:43,046 --> 01:07:44,143 [passerby]: Merry Christmas! 1647 01:07:44,179 --> 01:07:46,173 Oh! Merry Christmas! 1648 01:07:54,363 --> 01:07:56,524 [gasps softly] 1649 01:07:56,560 --> 01:07:57,988 [sighs heavily 1650 01:07:58,023 --> 01:08:00,452 [cell phone ringing] 1651 01:08:02,749 --> 01:08:03,847 Hi, Bea. 1652 01:08:03,882 --> 01:08:05,310 Morning, dear. 1653 01:08:05,345 --> 01:08:08,173 Uh, we have a bit of a problem at The Book Bea. 1654 01:08:08,209 --> 01:08:09,670 What's wrong? 1655 01:08:09,706 --> 01:08:11,168 It's our Christmas tree. 1656 01:08:12,303 --> 01:08:14,830 I'm afraid it's had an accident. 1657 01:08:14,865 --> 01:08:16,760 [Sydney]: I'll be right over. 1658 01:08:17,860 --> 01:08:20,455 [♪♪♪] 1659 01:08:27,499 --> 01:08:35,793 [♪♪♪] 1660 01:08:35,843 --> 01:08:38,004 Oh, Bea... I am so sorry. 1661 01:08:39,005 --> 01:08:42,132 Well, it's an old tree stand. I've had it for years. 1662 01:08:42,167 --> 01:08:44,695 I guess it finally just gave up the ghost. 1663 01:08:44,731 --> 01:08:47,490 Well, maybe we can make this work. 1664 01:08:49,689 --> 01:08:50,985 [Sydney grunts] 1665 01:08:52,219 --> 01:08:53,715 Maybe not. 1666 01:08:53,750 --> 01:08:55,346 [tree rustles and ornaments clatter] 1667 01:08:55,381 --> 01:08:56,877 The Christmas Carousel is tonight. 1668 01:08:56,912 --> 01:08:58,674 We'll never be ready in time. 1669 01:08:58,709 --> 01:09:00,439 [sighs] 1670 01:09:00,474 --> 01:09:01,868 Yes, we will. 1671 01:09:01,903 --> 01:09:04,032 - What? - We will come up with something. 1672 01:09:04,067 --> 01:09:06,462 [♪♪♪] 1673 01:09:06,497 --> 01:09:08,459 [thumps roof] 1674 01:09:11,390 --> 01:09:13,053 [cell rings] 1675 01:09:17,049 --> 01:09:18,277 Hey. 1676 01:09:18,313 --> 01:09:19,211 [Sydney]: Hey, Mac. I'm in desperate need of a tree. 1677 01:09:19,245 --> 01:09:22,072 The one at The Book Bea had an accident. 1678 01:09:22,107 --> 01:09:22,771 Oh, Sydney, I wish I could help you. 1679 01:09:22,807 --> 01:09:24,635 I just-- I sold the last one. 1680 01:09:24,671 --> 01:09:26,465 What happened to the one I gave you? 1681 01:09:26,501 --> 01:09:28,129 Yeah, it's really nice. 1682 01:09:28,165 --> 01:09:29,994 It's just I don't think it's big enough 1683 01:09:30,028 --> 01:09:32,257 for The Book Bea window, 1684 01:09:32,293 --> 01:09:34,287 and the Christmas Carousel's tonight. 1685 01:09:34,322 --> 01:09:36,085 We have to come up with something special, 1686 01:09:36,120 --> 01:09:38,281 something unique. 1687 01:09:38,316 --> 01:09:39,613 [Mac]: I really wish I could help. 1688 01:09:39,649 --> 01:09:41,278 I just don't have anything left. 1689 01:09:41,313 --> 01:09:42,907 Oh... wait. 1690 01:09:42,942 --> 01:09:44,738 Mac, I've got to go. 1691 01:09:44,774 --> 01:09:47,034 I've got to call an emergency meeting of The Book Club. 1692 01:09:47,069 --> 01:09:48,566 [♪♪♪] 1693 01:09:48,601 --> 01:09:50,562 ♪ Walkin' along ♪ 1694 01:09:50,597 --> 01:09:52,094 ♪ Singin' a song ♪ 1695 01:09:52,129 --> 01:09:54,889 ♪ Christmas time is here ♪ 1696 01:09:54,924 --> 01:09:56,886 ♪ Out in the snow ♪ [door jiggles] 1697 01:09:56,921 --> 01:09:58,384 ♪ Sayin' hello ♪ 1698 01:09:58,419 --> 01:10:01,148 ♪ Spreading love and cheer ♪ 1699 01:10:02,114 --> 01:10:04,642 ♪ Oh, it's so exciting ♪ 1700 01:10:05,974 --> 01:10:08,536 ♪ Santa is on his way ♪ 1701 01:10:08,571 --> 01:10:11,398 ♪ Rockin' around the world ♪ 1702 01:10:11,434 --> 01:10:16,192 ♪ On his magic sleigh ♪ 1703 01:10:17,458 --> 01:10:20,085 ♪ I'm a-waitin' Can't wait for Christmas ♪ 1704 01:10:20,121 --> 01:10:21,484 ♪ Yeah, I'm a-waitin' ♪ 1705 01:10:21,519 --> 01:10:23,646 ♪ Can't wait for Christmas ♪ 1706 01:10:23,681 --> 01:10:26,575 ♪ Hear the sleigh bells In the air ♪ 1707 01:10:26,610 --> 01:10:29,737 ♪ Feel the magic everywhere ♪ 1708 01:10:29,772 --> 01:10:32,1000 ♪ I'm a-waitin' Can't wait for Christmas ♪ 1709 01:10:33,035 --> 01:10:35,729 ♪ Yeah, I'm a-waitin' Can't wait for Christmas ♪ 1710 01:10:35,763 --> 01:10:39,191 ♪ Count the days off As they go... ♪ 1711 01:10:39,226 --> 01:10:41,819 Well... that's everything. 1712 01:10:41,854 --> 01:10:43,716 I just can't believe you did it all. 1713 01:10:43,751 --> 01:10:47,211 I-It's like a Christmas miracle. 1714 01:10:47,246 --> 01:10:48,277 You know, 1715 01:10:48,312 --> 01:10:51,139 I did have just a little bit of help here. Right? 1716 01:10:51,174 --> 01:10:52,538 Right! 1717 01:10:52,573 --> 01:10:54,168 Where's Ray? 1718 01:10:54,203 --> 01:10:55,533 She got sad. 1719 01:10:55,568 --> 01:10:58,295 [♪♪♪] 1720 01:11:00,393 --> 01:11:02,423 Ray? 1721 01:11:07,316 --> 01:11:09,446 Ray... 1722 01:11:09,481 --> 01:11:12,274 What's wrong, honey? 1723 01:11:12,309 --> 01:11:13,739 Everything. 1724 01:11:13,773 --> 01:11:16,268 "Everything"? [chuckles] 1725 01:11:16,303 --> 01:11:17,167 I don't understand! 1726 01:11:17,202 --> 01:11:18,930 I thought you were having so much fun 1727 01:11:18,965 --> 01:11:20,561 with all your friends in Book Club. 1728 01:11:20,596 --> 01:11:22,492 I am. I'm having lots of fun. 1729 01:11:22,527 --> 01:11:24,156 Well, then, why are you so sad? 1730 01:11:24,191 --> 01:11:27,917 I'm not really sad, it's just... 1731 01:11:27,952 --> 01:11:30,213 going to Hawaii for Christmas seems amazing, 1732 01:11:30,248 --> 01:11:33,742 and I do really want to surf, but... 1733 01:11:33,776 --> 01:11:35,606 I want to stay in Hopewell for Christmas. 1734 01:11:35,641 --> 01:11:37,569 I want to stay with all my friends. 1735 01:11:37,605 --> 01:11:39,866 That is totally fine! 1736 01:11:39,901 --> 01:11:43,194 Your daddy and I want you to do what you want to do. 1737 01:11:43,229 --> 01:11:46,422 But I don't want to hurt Dad's feelings. 1738 01:11:46,458 --> 01:11:49,685 Oh, sweetheart, you're not gonna hurt his feelings. 1739 01:11:49,719 --> 01:11:52,248 Daddy wants you to be happy and so do I. 1740 01:11:52,283 --> 01:11:55,742 Are you sure I won't hurt Daddy's feelings? 1741 01:11:55,778 --> 01:11:58,172 I am positive. 1742 01:11:59,704 --> 01:12:02,266 I just want to stay here with you. 1743 01:12:02,301 --> 01:12:04,895 Well, then that is what we are gonna do. 1744 01:12:06,561 --> 01:12:08,557 Do you wanna go back to The Book Bea with me? 1745 01:12:08,592 --> 01:12:09,555 Yeah. 1746 01:12:09,590 --> 01:12:10,586 Do you wanna race me? 1747 01:12:10,621 --> 01:12:11,585 Yeah! 1748 01:12:11,620 --> 01:12:13,183 I'm gonna win! 1749 01:12:14,250 --> 01:12:16,710 [♪♪♪] 1750 01:12:30,491 --> 01:12:32,819 Merry Christmas, Mr. Mayor, Judges. 1751 01:12:32,854 --> 01:12:34,483 Ah, Merry Christmas, Marnie. 1752 01:12:34,519 --> 01:12:35,815 It's a lovely display. 1753 01:12:35,850 --> 01:12:36,881 Oh, thank you. 1754 01:12:36,917 --> 01:12:38,611 Could I offer you any cookies? 1755 01:12:38,646 --> 01:12:40,808 No, we can't accept gifts during the competition. 1756 01:12:40,843 --> 01:12:42,041 Ah, well... 1757 01:12:42,074 --> 01:12:43,437 afterwards, then. 1758 01:12:43,472 --> 01:12:45,434 We'll be back. 1759 01:12:46,634 --> 01:12:49,229 [♪♪♪] 1760 01:12:56,020 --> 01:12:57,483 Evening, Bea. 1761 01:12:57,518 --> 01:12:58,514 Mayor. 1762 01:12:59,448 --> 01:13:01,643 I thought you said you were participating 1763 01:13:01,679 --> 01:13:03,639 in this year's Christmas Carousel competition. 1764 01:13:03,675 --> 01:13:06,004 Well, we had a little accident, Mayor. 1765 01:13:06,039 --> 01:13:07,335 [Sydney]: Our display was ruined... 1766 01:13:07,370 --> 01:13:09,898 and we had to improvise. 1767 01:13:09,933 --> 01:13:11,562 So... 1768 01:13:11,597 --> 01:13:13,792 We came up with something... 1769 01:13:13,828 --> 01:13:15,323 rather unique. 1770 01:13:15,358 --> 01:13:17,920 [♪♪♪] 1771 01:13:19,452 --> 01:13:21,746 [exclaiming and applauding] 1772 01:13:28,838 --> 01:13:30,566 It's wonderful! 1773 01:13:30,601 --> 01:13:31,731 [chuckles] 1774 01:13:31,766 --> 01:13:33,363 Merry Christmas, Bea. 1775 01:13:33,398 --> 01:13:35,525 Merry Christmas, Curtis. 1776 01:13:35,560 --> 01:13:38,156 [♪♪♪] 1777 01:13:43,283 --> 01:13:45,278 The book tree's a pretty clever idea. 1778 01:13:45,313 --> 01:13:47,708 Well, thank you. 1779 01:13:47,743 --> 01:13:51,103 Did you make up your mind about the new job in New York? 1780 01:13:51,138 --> 01:13:52,334 I don't know, Christmas in Hopewell 1781 01:13:52,369 --> 01:13:54,863 is making it pretty tough to choose. 1782 01:13:54,899 --> 01:13:55,829 Listen, Sydney-- 1783 01:13:55,864 --> 01:13:56,828 [Kenny]: Hey, Santa! 1784 01:13:56,863 --> 01:13:58,392 [Mac]: Hey, hi. 1785 01:13:58,427 --> 01:14:00,989 Uh, Sydney, I don't know if two have met. 1786 01:14:01,024 --> 01:14:02,518 Kenny works with me at the school. 1787 01:14:02,553 --> 01:14:03,517 Oh! Nice to meet you. 1788 01:14:03,552 --> 01:14:05,215 You too. 1789 01:14:05,250 --> 01:14:07,045 He's quite a guy, this Mac. 1790 01:14:07,081 --> 01:14:09,408 Anybody else would've just said no, 1791 01:14:09,443 --> 01:14:11,537 but this guy just jumped in and took over for me. 1792 01:14:11,573 --> 01:14:13,237 Took over what? 1793 01:14:13,272 --> 01:14:14,335 [Kenny]: Oh, you didn't tell her? 1794 01:14:14,371 --> 01:14:17,330 He's doing Santa duty for me over at Santa's Village. 1795 01:14:17,366 --> 01:14:20,658 He's doing a great job, too. All the kids love him. 1796 01:14:20,693 --> 01:14:22,489 I think he's one of the best Helper Santas 1797 01:14:22,524 --> 01:14:23,721 we've ever had. 1798 01:14:23,756 --> 01:14:25,784 Anyways, nice to meet you. 1799 01:14:25,819 --> 01:14:28,147 Merry Christmas! Oh! Uh... 1800 01:14:28,182 --> 01:14:30,877 [chuckles] 1801 01:14:30,912 --> 01:14:32,041 Okay, look, before you say anything-- 1802 01:14:32,076 --> 01:14:35,069 Are you the Santa Ray talked to? 1803 01:14:37,536 --> 01:14:38,764 Yeah. 1804 01:14:38,799 --> 01:14:40,596 So you're the Santa she asked 1805 01:14:40,631 --> 01:14:44,191 to "help make Mom happy" for Christmas? 1806 01:14:44,226 --> 01:14:45,354 Sydney... 1807 01:14:45,389 --> 01:14:46,952 That's what this has all been about? 1808 01:14:46,987 --> 01:14:49,582 The Christmas tree, dinner in Paris-- 1809 01:14:49,617 --> 01:14:51,644 all because you felt sorry for me? 1810 01:14:51,680 --> 01:14:53,110 Hey, it's not like that. 1811 01:14:53,145 --> 01:14:55,173 I am such a fool. 1812 01:14:55,208 --> 01:14:57,237 I can't believe I trusted you. 1813 01:14:57,272 --> 01:14:58,767 But you can trust me. 1814 01:14:58,803 --> 01:14:59,633 No, I can't, 1815 01:14:59,668 --> 01:15:02,030 because you didn't tell me the truth. 1816 01:15:03,796 --> 01:15:05,891 I'm sorry. Okay? 1817 01:15:05,926 --> 01:15:07,721 I... [sighs] 1818 01:15:07,756 --> 01:15:09,819 I just wanted to make you happy. 1819 01:15:09,854 --> 01:15:12,714 I've already had my heart broken once, Mac, 1820 01:15:12,749 --> 01:15:15,376 and it took every last bit of strength I have 1821 01:15:15,411 --> 01:15:17,873 to recover from it. 1822 01:15:20,271 --> 01:15:24,096 And I'm not gonna risk having my heart broken again. 1823 01:15:24,132 --> 01:15:25,095 Sydney, wait. 1824 01:15:25,131 --> 01:15:27,159 Goodbye, Mac. 1825 01:15:28,659 --> 01:15:30,886 [♪♪♪] 1826 01:15:37,445 --> 01:15:39,008 Merry Christmas! 1827 01:15:39,058 --> 01:15:41,653 [♪♪♪] 1828 01:15:47,479 --> 01:15:49,241 Thank you so much. 1829 01:15:49,277 --> 01:15:50,773 Merry Christmas. 1830 01:15:50,808 --> 01:15:53,003 Are you sure the buyers can't guarantee 1831 01:15:53,038 --> 01:15:54,334 to keep the store open? 1832 01:15:54,369 --> 01:15:55,698 No, as I mentioned, 1833 01:15:55,733 --> 01:15:57,228 they're gonna tear down the store 1834 01:15:57,264 --> 01:15:58,495 to build condos. 1835 01:15:58,530 --> 01:16:00,758 Bea, it's gonna be fantastic. 1836 01:16:00,792 --> 01:16:03,020 I appreciate your enthusiasm Lou. 1837 01:16:03,056 --> 01:16:05,651 You know, we haven't signed the agreement yet. 1838 01:16:05,686 --> 01:16:08,313 Bea, with the money they're offering you, 1839 01:16:08,348 --> 01:16:10,410 you'd be a fool not to. 1840 01:16:10,446 --> 01:16:12,273 I'll look over some things for you... 1841 01:16:13,907 --> 01:16:16,168 Sydney! 1842 01:16:16,202 --> 01:16:17,499 Susan! Hi. 1843 01:16:17,535 --> 01:16:18,598 That book you recommended? 1844 01:16:18,634 --> 01:16:20,894 The one you said you thought was just right for me? 1845 01:16:20,929 --> 01:16:21,893 I loved it. 1846 01:16:21,928 --> 01:16:24,188 I read the whole thing through, cover to cover. 1847 01:16:24,224 --> 01:16:26,020 I couldn't sleep until I finished it. 1848 01:16:26,055 --> 01:16:29,048 Oh! I'm so pleased to hear that. 1849 01:16:29,083 --> 01:16:30,047 [Susan]: How did you do that? 1850 01:16:30,082 --> 01:16:32,610 How did you know to choose the right book for me? 1851 01:16:32,645 --> 01:16:35,938 I guess you could call it a gift. 1852 01:16:35,973 --> 01:16:37,968 [Susan]: What else can you recommend? 1853 01:16:38,004 --> 01:16:40,431 Have you read Christmas Joy by Nancy Naigle? 1854 01:16:40,466 --> 01:16:41,996 Thank you so much. 1855 01:16:45,159 --> 01:16:48,952 Okay, Bea, I just need you to sign here... and here... 1856 01:16:48,988 --> 01:16:51,448 and we can put this deal to bed. 1857 01:16:52,648 --> 01:16:55,143 My client wants to, uh, deposit funds into escrow 1858 01:16:55,179 --> 01:16:56,806 before the end of the day. 1859 01:16:56,842 --> 01:16:58,904 It's a pretty good Christmas present, huh? 1860 01:16:58,939 --> 01:17:00,001 [soft chuckle] 1861 01:17:00,036 --> 01:17:02,132 Well, if you're sure there are no other buyers... 1862 01:17:05,330 --> 01:17:06,327 Wait! 1863 01:17:07,659 --> 01:17:09,356 I'm the buyer. 1864 01:17:09,391 --> 01:17:10,420 You what? 1865 01:17:10,456 --> 01:17:13,016 You know how much I've always loved The Book Bea. 1866 01:17:13,052 --> 01:17:16,011 It's the best place I've ever worked in my life. 1867 01:17:16,047 --> 01:17:17,875 And Ray adores it here. 1868 01:17:19,608 --> 01:17:20,903 Bea... 1869 01:17:20,939 --> 01:17:24,065 the bank is offering full price and paying cash. 1870 01:17:25,266 --> 01:17:27,394 I... I can't offer you that. 1871 01:17:27,430 --> 01:17:30,557 But I do have a little nest egg saved up, 1872 01:17:30,592 --> 01:17:32,087 and I could pay you a down payment, 1873 01:17:32,123 --> 01:17:33,818 and the rest I could pay overtime, 1874 01:17:33,853 --> 01:17:36,547 with interest, of course. 1875 01:17:36,582 --> 01:17:38,612 And it'll be like we're a partnership, 1876 01:17:38,647 --> 01:17:42,373 and it'll still be a bookstore with your name on it. 1877 01:17:44,137 --> 01:17:46,965 Oh, wait, w-wait, wait a minute. 1878 01:17:47,001 --> 01:17:48,063 What-- What's going on? 1879 01:17:48,098 --> 01:17:49,860 I think it'll be great. 1880 01:17:49,896 --> 01:17:50,793 I can just feel it. 1881 01:17:50,828 --> 01:17:53,389 I mean, look around! We can do this, Bea. 1882 01:17:55,122 --> 01:17:56,085 Bea... 1883 01:17:56,119 --> 01:17:57,250 you're-- [laughs] 1884 01:17:57,286 --> 01:18:00,111 I mean, you're not seriously considering this, are you? 1885 01:18:00,147 --> 01:18:01,843 Just a moment. 1886 01:18:01,879 --> 01:18:03,341 Sydney... 1887 01:18:03,377 --> 01:18:05,372 are you sure you want to do this? 1888 01:18:06,405 --> 01:18:10,030 Yeah, I've never been more sure about anything in my life. 1889 01:18:11,298 --> 01:18:13,192 Bea... 1890 01:18:13,228 --> 01:18:14,491 The choice is clear. 1891 01:18:14,526 --> 01:18:15,921 Right? 1892 01:18:15,956 --> 01:18:16,986 I agree. 1893 01:18:17,021 --> 01:18:17,985 Okay. 1894 01:18:18,020 --> 01:18:19,218 Deal. 1895 01:18:19,253 --> 01:18:21,880 [♪♪♪] 1896 01:18:23,179 --> 01:18:24,575 [Bea and Sydney laugh] 1897 01:18:24,611 --> 01:18:26,506 Ah, I'm sorry, Lou. 1898 01:18:26,542 --> 01:18:28,003 [Sydney laughs] 1899 01:18:28,039 --> 01:18:30,467 That's okay. Congratulations, Bea. 1900 01:18:30,502 --> 01:18:31,499 Thank you. 1901 01:18:32,532 --> 01:18:33,362 Merry Christmas. 1902 01:18:33,397 --> 01:18:35,924 [Bea and Sydney]: Merry Christmas. 1903 01:18:38,890 --> 01:18:41,017 Merry Christmas, Sydney. 1904 01:18:41,052 --> 01:18:42,217 [laughs] 1905 01:18:42,252 --> 01:18:45,278 You know, it feels like, for the first time in a while, 1906 01:18:45,314 --> 01:18:47,342 it actually will be one. 1907 01:18:47,377 --> 01:18:50,071 [♪♪♪] 1908 01:18:59,857 --> 01:19:02,419 So? What are you gonna do now, Bea? 1909 01:19:02,454 --> 01:19:06,013 Hmm, well, I think I've seen enough of Hopewell for now. 1910 01:19:06,049 --> 01:19:07,646 I used to be quite the traveler. 1911 01:19:07,680 --> 01:19:09,907 You never really get that out of your system. 1912 01:19:09,942 --> 01:19:13,136 I think maybe it's time to take another trip around the world. 1913 01:19:13,172 --> 01:19:14,269 Ooh. 1914 01:19:14,304 --> 01:19:16,064 Especially as I've found a new traveling companion. 1915 01:19:16,099 --> 01:19:18,263 Our boarding passes have arrived. 1916 01:19:18,298 --> 01:19:21,890 We take off for our group tour of Europe New Year's Eve. 1917 01:19:21,925 --> 01:19:23,588 Mm. 1918 01:19:23,623 --> 01:19:25,384 Will you lock up for me, dear? 1919 01:19:25,419 --> 01:19:26,250 Of course. 1920 01:19:26,285 --> 01:19:28,679 - Merry Christmas. - Merry Christmas. 1921 01:19:29,680 --> 01:19:32,274 [♪♪♪] 1922 01:20:07,558 --> 01:20:10,051 [♪♪♪] 1923 01:20:12,216 --> 01:20:15,642 [quiet realization]: "James MacLaren Howell." 1924 01:20:17,942 --> 01:20:20,202 "Mac." 1925 01:20:29,757 --> 01:20:31,818 [doorbell chimes] 1926 01:20:37,978 --> 01:20:39,107 Hi. 1927 01:20:39,143 --> 01:20:41,304 Hi... 1928 01:20:41,340 --> 01:20:43,169 I brought your ornament back. 1929 01:20:44,202 --> 01:20:46,530 I-I don't have a tree and you do have a tree, 1930 01:20:46,565 --> 01:20:48,094 and I thought maybe you might want it back 1931 01:20:48,129 --> 01:20:50,358 so you could hang it on your tree. 1932 01:20:50,393 --> 01:20:52,354 You, uh, came all the way out here 1933 01:20:52,390 --> 01:20:54,984 through the snow to bring me an ornament? 1934 01:20:55,019 --> 01:20:57,180 Uh, well, it's Christmas Eve. 1935 01:20:57,216 --> 01:20:58,978 I don't really have much else to do. 1936 01:20:59,014 --> 01:21:00,175 [Sydney chuckles lightly] 1937 01:21:00,211 --> 01:21:01,939 Well, come on in. It's cold. 1938 01:21:01,975 --> 01:21:04,138 Thanks. 1939 01:21:06,868 --> 01:21:08,463 Oh. I got that. 1940 01:21:08,498 --> 01:21:10,295 Oh, thank you. 1941 01:21:10,330 --> 01:21:12,656 Hmm. 1942 01:21:12,692 --> 01:21:14,753 So, uh... 1943 01:21:14,789 --> 01:21:16,717 - This is you? - Yeah! 1944 01:21:16,752 --> 01:21:18,115 - Uh-huh. - Yeah, it was. 1945 01:21:18,150 --> 01:21:19,414 Once upon a time. 1946 01:21:19,450 --> 01:21:20,878 Where'd you find that? 1947 01:21:20,913 --> 01:21:22,143 Bea. 1948 01:21:22,179 --> 01:21:25,138 She didn't tell me you were the author. 1949 01:21:25,174 --> 01:21:27,436 They say she always knows how to pick the right book. 1950 01:21:27,471 --> 01:21:29,032 And? 1951 01:21:29,068 --> 01:21:31,795 This wasn't just the right book. 1952 01:21:31,831 --> 01:21:33,427 It was the perfect book. 1953 01:21:35,825 --> 01:21:37,986 Listen, I'm, uh... 1954 01:21:39,718 --> 01:21:40,781 I'm really sorry 1955 01:21:40,817 --> 01:21:42,778 that I didn't tell you the truth 1956 01:21:42,814 --> 01:21:44,409 about the whole Santa Claus thing. 1957 01:21:44,444 --> 01:21:46,041 I wanted to. 1958 01:21:46,076 --> 01:21:47,904 Okay? I just... 1959 01:21:47,940 --> 01:21:49,601 I couldn't find the right time, 1960 01:21:49,637 --> 01:21:51,498 and then so much time had passed 1961 01:21:51,534 --> 01:21:53,263 that it felt like it was too late, 1962 01:21:53,299 --> 01:21:54,894 and I didn't want to lose you. 1963 01:21:54,930 --> 01:21:56,657 Thank you. 1964 01:21:56,692 --> 01:21:58,056 For saying that. 1965 01:21:58,091 --> 01:21:59,987 Okay. 1966 01:22:02,085 --> 01:22:03,814 I have something to tell you. 1967 01:22:02,949 --> 01:22:04,978 Yeah? 1968 01:22:06,046 --> 01:22:07,708 I'm not selling this house. 1969 01:22:07,743 --> 01:22:09,638 You're gonna stay in Hopewell? 1970 01:22:09,673 --> 01:22:11,403 I am. 1971 01:22:11,438 --> 01:22:14,498 Well, that might be the best Christmas present I've ever had. 1972 01:22:14,533 --> 01:22:17,926 I could think of something better. 1973 01:22:24,186 --> 01:22:25,614 [Ray]: Mama! 1974 01:22:26,648 --> 01:22:28,278 Hey, Mac! Merry Christmas! 1975 01:22:28,313 --> 01:22:30,342 Hey! Hi! I brought you something. 1976 01:22:30,377 --> 01:22:31,206 What is it? 1977 01:22:31,242 --> 01:22:32,703 - [gasping] - For your Christmas tree. 1978 01:22:32,739 --> 01:22:34,002 Can we hang it up now? 1979 01:22:34,037 --> 01:22:35,068 Yes, we can. 1980 01:22:43,225 --> 01:22:44,652 There you go. 1981 01:22:44,687 --> 01:22:46,683 [♪♪♪] 1982 01:22:46,719 --> 01:22:48,348 ♪ Let the season ♪ 1983 01:22:48,383 --> 01:22:50,311 Now it really feels like Christmas. Right, Mom? 1984 01:22:50,346 --> 01:22:51,976 ♪ Christmas gold Christmas gold ♪ 1985 01:22:52,011 --> 01:22:54,005 Now it feels like Christmas. 1986 01:22:54,041 --> 01:22:57,566 ♪ Shinin' bright Oh, oh, oh ♪ 1987 01:22:57,601 --> 01:23:01,195 ♪ Christmas gold Christmas gold ♪ 1988 01:23:02,829 --> 01:23:05,055 ♪ Oh, Christmas gold ♪ 1989 01:23:10,018 --> 01:23:13,177 ♪ Oh, Christmas gold ♪♪ 1990 01:23:16,738 --> 01:23:21,165 [♪♪♪] 132959

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