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♪ The glow of the season ♪

♪ Is reeling me in ♪

♪ The spell that I'm under ♪

Welcome, listeners.

This is "Love In The Air".

Christmas is just around
the corner.

And we are celebrating love.

But before we get started,

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Now, today
we have a very special guest,

our favourite romance
novelist, Dagger Philips.

Hello, hola.

Konnichiwa.

Honoured to be here.

Dagger is known for
his bestselling romance novels.

A very talented writer and

now, award winner?

Oh, yes.

I was honoured to be this year's
recipient of the Golden

Bookshelf award at the Page
Turners of Today's luncheon.

That is incredible.

You have written five
bestselling books.

How do you do it?

Oh, you know,
I wish I had some kind of secret

formula to give you,
but I just work so hard.

Come on.

Okay.

Sorry.

It looks like we have a visitor.

Yes.

I just have to say

that is a beautiful necklace.

Oh. Thank you.

It's tribal.

Which tribe?

The tribe of humanity.

Of mankind.

I got it at a gift shop in LAX.

For our listeners,

Dagger is wearing a beautiful
necklace that says "Believe".

"Believe" is symbolic
for believing in something

such as oneself.

Talent and depth.

You know, some say that airports

are the crossroads of the world.

I couldn't agree more.

This is my editor at large
and in charge, Isabell Wattson.

Join us. Sit.

Oh, me?

That's your new official title,
by the way.

Isabell, you clearly have
a lot of work cut out for you.

Editing for Mr. Dagger Phillips,

who keeps
churning out novel after novel.

You're quite prolific.

Oh, I prefer the term visionary.

You see, I visualize the
stories before they're written.

And the book?

Yes. The book.

My book, "Love On The Rocks"
comes out next week.

And just in time
for the holidays.

It's a perfect gift for the avid
reader on your list.

Audiences love Dagger's books.

And Dagger loves his audience.

Love being a major theme
in "Love On The Rocks".

- The book.
- Yes.

Now, tell me about the romance.

Oh. A woman who runs a
lighthouse falls for a dashing

wildlife photographer.

Slide in a little,
will they won't they,

sprinkle some of that Dagger
magic and boom!

You got your next year's
bestseller.

Here's an advanced copy from us.

Oh, oh.

Now, I hear you're already
finishing up the next book.

Oh. You heard? Yes.

My mind's already
on to the next one.

That's just how I operate.

You can't quench genius, huh?

Tell us about
the inspiration for this one.

- Uh, it's uh...
- Well...

You're just going to have
to read it for yourself.

Once I finish it, of course,
I send it off to the publishers

on December 24th.

It's almost done.

Just needs an ending.

Even though I'm loathed when
a good thing comes to an end.

Can we expect more of the Dagger

Philip's brand of romance
that we all know and love?

My vision is for my books

to not only
fill your bookshelves,

but your hearts.

That is beautiful.

Thank you so much for your time,
Dagger.

His book, "Love On The Rocks"
comes out next week

just in time for the holidays.

This is Katherine signing off.

I thought that went really well.

I handled most
of the questions this time.

Thank you so much.

I am a huge fan, and
I cannot wait to read your book.

Oh. Of course.

Take your time, okay?

I hope you come again.

- Thank you.
- Bye.

Dagger. You didn't tell me that
the deadline was Christmas Eve.

That's in like, nine days.

I wanted to have
everything sent off

before I went to my spiritual
retreat in the Himalayas.

That's a ridiculous deadline.

I still have to write the entire
ending.

It'll come to you.
It always does.

I believe.

Christmas Eve?

I mean, who puts a deadline
on Christmas Eve anyway?

Okay, don't stress.

Trace these lines.

Besides, Isabell Wattson
is too blessed to be stressed.

Hmm? Breathe.

I am just having a hard time
feeling inspired on this one.

What the superior man
seeks is in himself.

What the
small man seeks is another's.

Do you know who said that?

- Who?
- It was Confucius.

Now, start writing.

As always, I trust you.

Oh, honey.

When you were a kid
and you were this upset,

this is what we did.

Christmas time.

Sugar cookies.

The snowmen and chocolate chip
buttons.

Mom. Chocolate chip buttons

are not going to help me
finish this book.

Well, even in the summer,
they would cheer you up.

So get cracking.

Maybe go a little
easier on the eggs.

Why is this book
so much more stressful?

I just have a major
case of writer's block.

- That's unusual for you.
- I know,

I guess I'm
just not loving this story.

But it's my job.
And then Dagger goes

and tells the publisher
that he'll have

his manuscript in by the 24th.

- But it's the holidays.
- I know.

Illustrating for
children's books was my dream.

And you were my inspiration.

And writing is your dream,
and you're doing it.

Mom, I am a ghost writer.

No one even knows
I write those books.

You have written five
bestselling books.

Five.

Even if they have Dagger's name
on them, you still wrote them?

- Yeah. Thanks, Mom.
- Bells.

Why don't you say no to Dagger's
deadline this time?

Write what truly inspires you?

Because I would lose my job.

Also, I have no name
in this industry.

I have to put in the work.

And then one day I will have
a novel with my name on it.

I just need some

inspiration.

Wouldn't it be nice
if there was someplace quiet

you could write?

- Yes.
- Someplace

snowy and peaceful.

Maybe with a cozy fireplace
and no one to call you

- with demands.
- Yes. Obviously.

You could go to Spirit Station.

It's beautiful at Christmas,

and it's the perfect place
for you to focus.

I haven't thought of Spirit
Station in years.

You might be able to stay
in the cabin

while Uncle Sterling is on
his annual Christmas cruise.

He always had a
thing for open water.

Yeah, and tropical
fruit smoothies.

Those were Piña Coladas.

Yeah.

That actually
makes a lot of sense.

I'll give him a jingle and see
if you can go hibernate there.

Okay, so I will go
and finish up the book

and then be back here
to celebrate Christmas with you.

Sounds like a plan.

When you get there,
you have to take the train.

Mom, I was a kid.

The cutest kid.

And so creative.

We haven't been back there
since your grandpa passed.

I don't know what it's going
to be like without

Grandpa Maury there.

He was so special.

Yeah, Mom. He really was.

Wait. The cookies.

Turns out I didn't need
the cookies this time.

All I needed was you.

Wait right here.

Take this. You'll need it.

Mom, I cannot take your
favourite Christmas scarf.

Let me know
when you get settled.

Love you.

Love you.

Why is this GPS not working?

Come on.

Definitely already awake.

No, no, no, no, no, no!

Oh no, no, no, no!

Who put that fence there?

Oh, that was me.

Don't worry about me.
I'm totally fine.

Just been driving all night,
and I'm totally exhausted.

And I thought this was the road
to my grandfather's property.

But I have no service
on the GPS, so I'm totally lost.

And I'm just
trying to turn around, and...

No, no. You're okay.
You're okay, you're okay.

The car, though. The car.

It's not okay.

- What?
- Yeah, I don't know.

I don't know how you're going to
make it all the way with that.

That scratch right there.

You know,
you look more like a ranch hand

- than a mechanic, so.
- You're right.

I'm a cop.

Young lady,
that was some reckless driving.

You mind showing your license
and registration?

Oh, you got me.

I really probably
should be going.

My uncle lives in a cabin
somewhere near here.

Do you happen to know the area?

Yes. If you get back in
your car.

Okay. Be safe.
Drive off that way.

You're gonna turn
right at the wagon.

Follow the tree line.

- You'll see a cabin.
- Great.

- Thank you.
- You're welcome.

Sorry about your fence.

Wow.

Oh, good. She's here.

Bells. You found me.

Uncle Sterling. Hi!

I'll come down
and help you with your luggage.

Great!

Wow, it looks amazing in here.

Well, everybody knows that
I love Christmas.

And I was going to be gone and
the house was going to be empty,

so I really didn't decorate that
much.

Well,
you look like you're all ready

for your Christmas cruise.

Oh! Anchors away. It's on!

Wow. I really haven't
been here in so long.

Hey, bear.

- Long time no see.
- You know,

I used to rent this place out
whenever I'd go on a cruise, but

tourism has really slowed down
without the festival.

Grandpa Maury's festival?

Man, I really wish
the town would have kept it

going for him.

Yeah, he was the reason
for the season.

And I'm sorry.
I'm just not going to be here

to enjoy the cabin
with you Bells.

It's okay.
I have such great memories here.

Hey. Thirsty?

I can make us some fruit
smoothies.

Fruit smoothies?

Well,
it is 5:00 PM in the Caribbean.

No, thanks. I'm good.

All right.

But I am going to leave you
officially in charge

of the chocolate Christmas
countdown while I'm away.

I love these things.

Well,
I haven't opened today's yet.

If you'd care to do the honours.

Let me give you a quick
lay of the land,

even though not
much has changed.

Over here we have the fireplace,
and it takes firewood.

Oh. And here we have the home
library,

featuring a special selection

of bestsellers
that my brilliant niece wrote...

Edited.

These really should have
your name

splashed across the cover.

So are you and this knifey guy
kind of a thing?

Dagger?

No, he is just
a very controlling boss

who requires
a lot of my attention.

Attention that you

be putting towards
your own book?

Look, no one is interested
in reading a book by me.

Everyone loves Dagger.

Even if I am technically Dagger.

I just,
I just need to finish this book.

I hear you Bells.

The good news is,
your only neighbour is

that cabin over yonder.
Otherwise,

you're in total isolation.

Just you and your laptop.

Well,
that is exactly what I need.

And you remember the path
that cuts

through the ranch
and takes you right into town?

Yeah.
I think I'll probably be

sticking around here
for the most part.

Well, there's no cell service
or internet, but,

you know,
if you wander around outside,

you'll probably get lucky
and find a bar, too.

Hey, being off grid is perfect
for getting some writing done.

And last but not least,
if you need hot water,

throw the heat switch.

Always keep the faucets
dripping and chisel the icebox

and batten down the hatches
if it's windy and,

defrost the froster
if it's frosty.

Defrost the froster.

Got it.

And if
anything should break down

or wig out, just call the number
on the fridge.

Use the landline.

Okay. I think I should be able
to figure it out.

You've got this Bells,

and if you do go into town,
you'll probably run into Gloria

there at the gift shop.

Oh, I remember Gloria.
How is she?

Oh, she's doing great.

She knows everybody
and everything.

And she will remember you
because you are such

a memorable kiddo.

Thanks for letting me stay here,
Uncle Sterling.

You just make yourselves
at home, little Bells.

I can't think of anybody I would
rather

have take care of this place
while I'm gone.

I'm going to miss you, kiddo.

I'll miss you
too, Uncle Sterling.

Okay.

How do I end this?

Write something.

Anything.

Got any ideas?

I will give you full credit.

Nothing.

Me either.

Coffee.

I need coffee.

Good morning.

- Hey. Thanks.
- Cute scarf.

What can I get for you?

I'm going to need the largest,
strongest, most caffeinated

beverage that you can
legally sell me.

I've got you. Quadruple
espresso shot straight.

- Coming right up.
- Perfect.

And can I get one of these
blueberry muffins, too?

They look delicious.

Espresso up.

Oh, that was so fast.

Thanks, Sis.

Oh, sorry.

Fence girl.

- Fence girl? Catchy.
- Yeah.

No, no, no, you take this one.

Coco's happy to make me
another one, aren't you, Coco?

Do I look like I need it?

No, no, no, I just
I know you were up early,

and I was also up early, and,
I ordered it to let you both...

We both ordered it...

Really?

Oh, yeah. I was fixing a

fence post when I got your call
and didn't have time to change.

Sorry.

Okay, so I went to go
put the blueberry

muffins into the case, and then
the hinge, just like, fell off.

I guess I don't know
my own strength.

I mean, pastry
emergencies are top priority,

but I don't think blueberry

is worth me
racing back over there for.

- Blueberry is the best.
- Says who?

Says me
and all of my loyal customers.

Who make decisions

solely based on
not having any other options.

Blueberry is a top seller.

My brother has no taste buds.

It's a genetic thing.

Hey, can you,
can you help us decide this?

- Me?
- Yeah. Yeah.

You're a total stranger
and therefore an impartial judge

on what is the best
flavour of muffins.

It's either
cinnamon or blueberry.

Easy. It's blueberry.

And cinnamon is barely a muffin
flavour.

It's more like a cake flavour
or a babka.

If you're Eastern European.

See? I told you.
Where'd you find this one?

She's so smart,
and she has great taste.

Muffin preference
tells me everything

I need to know about a person.

So let me guess.
You are a,

journalist?

I'm a writer.

Slash editor, a ghostwriter.

I do romance, mostly.

I love romance novels.

What have you written?
Anything I would know?

I mean, I'm really more
of an editor slash writer.

"I Lava You More"?

Stop it!

Love is tested
by a volcanic eruption

when two souls run
for their lives.

Will they survive the heat
or be consumed by it?

Take me away.

"In The Nick Of Time"?

Two lonely next door neighbours,
Nick and Nicole, are avid

gardeners
who weather a snowstorm.

And when seeds blow
over their fence,

they learn that time
grows better together.

Melt me.

Oh, I can't
wait for the next book.

I already preordered it
when I saw the press release.

Wait.

That must mean, you know
Dagger Philips.

- He writes all those books.
- Does he?

Yeah. I know him.

Interesting. He is cute.

Oh, no, we are definitely not...

Stop! It's on the house.
From a true fan.

I'm Coco, by the way.

Oh, thanks Coco.

I'm Isabell.

- I love small towns.
- Oh, yeah.

We're not like those big city
folks.

None of that,
"Hurry up traffic!"

Road rage!

That is a spot on impression.

Thank you.

This woman is famous.

We don't get many celebrities
around here.

I've never been called the
C-word before.

Or the F-word.

Celebrity. Famous.

This is delicious. Thank you.

So you're famous, huh?

Sorry, I didn't recognize you.

I don't really pay
much attention to pop culture.

Social media.

Are you like an influencer
or something?

No.
Definitely not an influencer.

I'm a writer or

ghostwriter.

Writer? That's cool.

Sorry about my brother.

He knows how to read.
I promise. He's literate.

He just doesn't love it
like we do.

He's always in fix it mode.

Oh, well,
I'm sure he has his hands full.

Oh, sorry.

I'm so snoozy.
I've been baking since sunrise.

- I happen to love baking.
- Me too.

I guess that's obvious,
since I own a bakery.

Wait, you own this place?
That is so cool.

Thank you. Well,

you are welcome to write here
for as long as you like.

We have plenty
of coffee and muffins.

Hey, Isabell.

So I'm at this junket,
and they're, well,

they're asking me questions
about the book. Help?

Hi, Gloria?

You might not remember me.

Bells!

Sterling told me you
would pop by.

Look at you. All grown up.

I adore your uncle.

He's one of the last ties to
what Spirit Station used to be.

- You are, too.
- What about the train?

I haven't heard that
iconic choo-choo!

The train hasn't run in years.

What? I mean,

I get the festival fizzling out
after Grandpa Maury passed,

but the train, too?

Who knows
when the train will be up

and running again, if at all.

That is so sad.

I mean, the Christmas Spirit
Train

would run
nonstop during the holidays.

I looked forward to that
all year.

Without the festival,
we had no one to look after it,

and the old cold
sleigh lost his spark.

Can't anyone fix it?

Many have tried.
All have failed.

Okay.

Finally! Isabell! My lifeline!

I only just left. What's up?

I'm, I'm at this press thing,
and, some hacks from Lighthouse

Magazine are asking me
impossible questions.

So I squeezed out the bathroom
window and left.

I'm hiding in an alleyway.

Where have you been?

Out with the simpletons?

I've called multiple times.

I sent you a text.

Look, just go back in there.

Say, "No comment."

Sign some books and smile.

Wait. No, no, no, no, no,
no. Where are you?

I need your help.

- Isabell?
- Dagger?

No comment.

No comment.

That's it. That's it.

♪ Snowy storm like fairy dust ♪

♪ Says December,
move her eyes ♪

♪ It's a beautiful night
if there ever was ♪

♪ For making some magic ♪

♪ Candy canes on
the evergreens ♪

♪ Icicles and the
winter breeze ♪

♪ Baby, you and me ♪

Oh, gosh. It's midnight.

♪ We're making some
magic, yeah ♪

♪ Made a list and I
checked it twice ♪

♪ It came true when
I looked in your eyes ♪

♪ Not even Santa
would be surprised ♪

You didn't drive here, did you?

How many fences
you take out on the way?

Very funny.

I didn't think anyone else
would be around here.

Neither did I.

Well, I'm just looking around.

- I won't be in your way.
- Oh, no worries.

I'm just trying to finish
up on some repairs. There's

always something
with this thing.

Absolutely stunning.

Oh, thank you.

Oh. Yeah. It's,

gorgeous piece of

machinery.

Yeah. It is.
I just get the feeling

that she wants to be up
and running again.

Well, I do know what
it feels like to be stuck, so.

I'm Dane, by the way.

- Isabell.
- Isabell. Isabell.

- Was Maury your grandfather?
- Yes. How did you...

Oh, Maury's a
legend around here. Yeah.

We haven't
had the Spirit Station

Festival ever since he passed.

I know, and it was such a fun
festival, too.

I mean, I would look forward to

that every year
when I was little.

Whoa, whoa.

Belly Bells?

- No.
- Yes, yes.

You're Belly Bells, right?

- That wasn't. It's not...
- No, no, no. Yes I know.

That is you. And then you would
do the dance!

You would do the dance!

"Christmas, choo-choo,

you don't switch Spirit Station,

it choo-chooses you!"

Okay, well, let's stop.
Let's stop.

- No.
- It's not me.

I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Yeah.

I didn't, I didn't recognize you
right away.

You're, so much,

taller.

Than when I was 10?
Yeah.

Thank goodness.

So it's Isabell now?

Yeah.

Belly Bells
is just for the family.

Well, I thought it was cute.

Oh. Do you want some help?

- Yeah, yeah. Careful.
- This one?

- Thank you.
- Okay.

Oh, how's the writing going?

About as fast as this train.

- Oh.
- Yeah. Take that one.

Okay,
so what is ghost writer anyways?

Oh, well,
it basically just means that

I write the books, and Dagger
Phillips puts his name on them.

Wait a second,
I don't understand.

So you write the book,

you do all the work,
but he gets the credit?

Basically, yeah.

Why?

That's just the way the
literary world works.

Well,

I don't understand
the literary world, but

I do know if you do the work,
you should get the credit.

You like cocoa?

Yeah. She's great.

A really talented baker.

Oh, no. Yes, she's fine.

I meant the drink.

Oh, I mean,
that's a ridiculous question.

What kind of monster
doesn't like hot chocolate?

The same kind of monster
who chooses blueberry

over cinnamon.

Let's go.

Wow, this looks incredible.

And it smells amazing.

Yeah, it's
been kind of slow today.

So this is what happens when
I have extra time on my hands

and flour.

Two hot chocolates, please, Sis.

And guess who
this little lady is related to?

Oh, if you say the cake boss,
I will faint right here and now.

No. She's the Spirit
Conductor's granddaughter.

Oh, Dane used to love that
when he was a kid.

Aw.

I'm actually
staying in his cabin now.

- My Uncle Sterling lives there.
- Sterling is your uncle.

Our parents
just went on a cruise with him.

- Oh.
- Yes.

They came back in head to toe,
matching tropical outfits.

- And major sunburns.
- Yeah.

Our ranch is right
next to your cabin.

Wait, that's your property?

I mean, I live there now,
but our parents were neighbours

with Sterling for years.

So, where are they now?

Oh, those snowbirds
got the first flight to Florida.

Got to be near the ports.

Cruise ship converts,
courtesy of your Uncle Sterling.

Hey, Gloria.

Yes, I do have much tools in
the truck.

I'll be over in a jiffy.

Loose
floorboard in the gift shop.

Jiffy.

Haven't heard that in a while.

Really? I love jiffy.

Feel free to use that in your
next love novel.

Oh, thank you.

I'll catch you ladies later.

Oh, give this to Gloria for me.

It's her favourite, blueberry.

And you should take one, too.

I made a ton of extra,
and I know you love them, so.

- Here.
- Thanks.

What's my email password?

Isabell,
I haven't heard from you.

Hope that's because you're
in the flow of writing.

Thanks.

- Hi.
- Hi.

Sorry
to interrupt your writing, but,

I figured you didn't
have time to cook, so.

Oh, that's so sweet.

I'm sorry. What time is it?

It's about 3:00 PM.

How's
everything going in the cabin?

It's fine. I just,

I don't have any hot water, but,

maybe a cold shower will shock
some inspiration into me.

Do you ever get a day off?

Oh, well, I might have
all the days off soon.

What do you mean?

We don't have enough customers
or a steady flow of tourists

since the train stopped running
and we've tried everything.

I'm so sorry.

What can I do besides make
delicious coffee and pastries?

Just might not be enough.

Sorry to be a downer.

I know
you have enough on your plate,

so I'll let you
get back to writing.

I'll see you later.

You know that,

normal people do
knock on the door, right?

You know, I figured this is a
more effective wake up call and,

well, you'd forgive me once
you had hot water.

Oh, yeah.

Doing the dance?

Christmas choo-choo...

- No, no, no, no!
- Morning, Bell.

Okay.

Excuse me, can I...

- Oh, yeah. Please come in.
- Okay.

Yeah. Coco told me
you didn't have any hot water.

You should have called me.
I'd have told you to flip the...

Yeah, I,
I tried calling the number

on the fridge
that Uncle Sterling left,

but it was late,
so no one answered.

And he told me a lot of things

that I was supposed to do,
and I kind of forgot.

Did he tell you
to drip the faucets?

- Probably.
- Chisel the ice box?

I'm sure that he did.

Batten the hatches if it's
windy outside

and defrost the froster if
it's frosty outside?

Froster. Yes.

That one actually rings a bell.

I bet you're pretty excited
to have a hot shower again, huh?

Why? Do I look like
I need a shower?

Oh, no, no, no.
You look, um, you look like

a normal

person who hasn't showered.

Okay. You should be set.

All right,
I'll have you try that for me.

Okay.

It's, it's still cold.

Takes a second sometimes.

Oh, It's hot.

Yeah. It's, It's fixed.

Good, good.

Thank you.

Oh, wait.

Here.

For fixing the hot water.

Thank you.

Oh, and that's my number right
there if you need anything.

- Do I smell?
- Oh, no.

You smell like pine needles.

I was chopping wood earlier.

Well. That's it.

- Nature's cologne.
- Yeah.

Well, the Turner's

blew a fuse box,
so it needs my attention.

Fuse box? Are you like an
electrician, too?

Wow. Like a jack of all trades

or a Dane of all dangers.

Yeah. You're a wordsmith.

No, I'm just the only
electrician within 50 miles.

So I'm the best they got.

Well, then
you better get to it, Sparky.

I'm gonna head out this way.

Yeah.

Sparky?

Nature's cologne.

Don't even.

Okay.

Mom's scarf.

Oh, no.

My mom will be so sad if I
lose her Christmas scarf.

Train station.

Oh, I was signing so many books

last night,
I got writer's wrist.

It's like, tennis elbow
but of the wrist.

Anyway, when can I see
a draft of my final chapter?

- Hey, Mom.
- Hi.

- I just saw Dagger.
- Well, he's hard to miss.

His face is everywhere.

He came by the house.

What? Why?

He was worried.

He said he went by your place
and you weren't there.

I told him
you were on a writing retreat

and that your getaway
was for the benefit of you both.

Well.

Thanks for handling him for me.

He sure is a handful.

Yeah. That is a very kind
way to put it.

So, how's it going?

Oh, great.

Just nonstop writing.

I knew you would find
inspiration.

Okay.
Well, I better get back to it.

Love you, Mom. Bye.

Shouldn't you be inside writing?

Shouldn't you be outside
being electrocuted?

Or are you following me?

There are worse ways
to spend my time.

What are you doing
out here, anyways?

I, I think I left my scarf here

the other day.

Come with me.

Wow.

- Is this it?
- Yes, this is it. Thank you.

Sorry.
It's kind of sentimental, so.

I'll put it on you.

Thanks.

Wow. Look at all this stuff.

Yeah, I've been going through it
slowly.

It's just a mixture of

Christmas decorations
and old stuff from the festival.

Look at these lights.

- Oh, you like those?
- Oh, yeah.

I like a lot of colour
in my Christmas decorations.

Can I show you something?

Okay. Oh.

After you.

Wow.

You did all this?

Yeah. I put them up every year.
Even though,

well, even if no one comes in
to see them.

I kind of hold out hope

that the festival
will be revived one day.

Yeah.

But this train.

This festival's
what made me fall in love

with Christmas
in the first place.

Yeah. My Grandpa Maury

would take me on a train ride
every year.

It's a shame
that this is stationary now.

It really is magical.

It is.

Come on.

So, what happened to the train?

The blast pipe is rusted over.
The brake shoes turned to dust.

The boiler refuses to boil,
and there's no valve.

That sounds intense.

I've tried every tool,

every trick in the book,
and I just can't seem to

get it up and running.

I spent years trying to find

the exact right parts.

Oh. Oh, thank you, by the way,
for telling Dane

about my lack of hot water
situation.

Of course,
I'm sure he was happy to help.

So, are you guys coming inside
for cookie decorating?

I really should get back
to writing.

She does this every year.

It is a
Spirit Station tradition.

Final

touches.

And voilà!

- What do you think?
- Wow.

That is really something.

What is it?

It's a reindeer, obviously.

And these here are the eyes?

That's the jingle bell necklace.

Obviously.

It doesn't taste
as bad as it looks.

I've never tried
reindeer before.

All right, let's see yours.

You are very
good at other things.

Thank you.

I'm really sorry, but

I should get going.

Coco, thank you so much
for these cookies.

Okay.

Well. Can't survive on
muffins and cookies alone.

Handyman help line.

Hey, Dane. It's, it's Isabell.

I know I have Sterling's
number saved.

Right. Of course.

Quick question for you.

Can gas pipes freeze?

Asking for a friend.

The friend is my oven.

I'll be right over
to help your friend.

Great.

That was quick.

Dagger? Hi?

Where have you been?

I've been calling,
texting, DMing.

It is freezing out here.

How the 14th Dalai
Lama lived in Tibet,

I will never understand.

Come on in.

How did you find me?

Oh, I walked into some gift shop

and asked the lady
where Grandpa Monty's place was.

- It's Maury.
- What is this?

It's an advent calendar.

It counts down the days
to Christmas.

It's an odd box of chocolates.

And you just ate Christmas Day.

How's my book end?
I'm here for an update.

Well.

There's no Wi-Fi here.

We're off grid.

What?

No, thanks. We're good.

Bells?

- Hey.
- Hi.

I didn't mean to interrupt...

Oh, no, you're not interrupting
anything.

Okay.

Oh, Dane is the handyman.

He's here to help fix the oven.

Yeah. Yeah. Just,

it's the handyman
here to fix the oven. So.

Can you come back tomorrow?

We're kind of busy here.

I asked him to be here

to help fix the oven. Dane.

This is Dagger.

So you're like an oven mechanic?

- Something like that.
- No.

Dane is the handyman
for the entire town.

He's very busy.

Oh. I can relate to busy.

How do you live here?

There's no Wi-Fi.

These windows are east facing.

The flow is so off.

No wonder you
haven't finished my book.

That should do it.

Great work, Dan.

It's Dane.

Thank you.

What do I owe you?

Don't worry about it.

What did I tell you about the
infinity cycle of time leeches?

Not now, Dagger.

He was here to help.

You don't have time to be
socializing with oven mechanics.

Need I remind you, you're

not only under a deadline,
but also under contract.

Ring, ring.

Hello? Time?

What's that?

You're running out?

Okay. Thanks for calling.

I'm trying.

I will update you when there is
something to update you on.

Fine, but no more liaison-ing
with the locals.

Farewell.

I'm off on a quest.

Hi.

Thanks for fixing
the oven last night.

Do you care to do the honours?

Hands are dirty.

Look, I,

I know dagger can be a bit much.

Think he's about
right for who he seems to be.

What do you mean?

Got a lot of respect for
the guy.

Has the conference
put himself out there.

You think he's a bozo.

You said it, not me.

He's not a bad guy.

Never said he was.

Dagger is a good person.

He doesn't have a cool bone
in his body.

Even if he did, he wouldn't
know what to do with it.

Because there's a lot of things
that Dagger just

doesn't know how to do.

Which is why he depends on me
for a lot, and I...

He's just using you
to prop himself up

and sell his books

when they're actually your books
that you're writing.

Does he even know how to write?

I have a lot of work to do.

I'm gonna

go write.

Look what just arrived!
Hot off the press.

Will you sign it for me?

First. What is
going on with all these boxes?

Oh, yeah, I got the letter
that I was hoping not to get.

I have to close before Christmas
unless some miracle happens.

Wait, like close, close?
Permanently?

Unfortunately. Yeah.

Not enough people in town.

But, good thing
I have this reading material

to get me through the winter.

Dagger Phillips is in my cafe.

It is an honour to meet you.

Hello, miss. I'll have a
wheat grass shot.

Dagger.

This is my friend Coco.

I am the owner and proprietor
of this establishment.

Unfortunately,
I don't have wheat grass,

but I would do anything for you.

I would get you anything else
that you want off the menu.

Girl boss.

I will take a
blue blast smoothie.

Great choice.

Yeah. That guy again.

Where's the letter?

You've met the one
and only Dagger Phillips?

Yes. I've had the
absolute pleasure.

- Coco, the letter.
- It's in the back.

You would not believe
the character study

I have been on
since I last saw you.

It would appear that
in a small rural town,

everyone walks everywhere
and not only wave to each other,

but interact in a way
that suggests a familiarity.

Almost like
they have a shared history.

Yeah.

Dagger that would be
fairly common in a small town.

Fascinating.

Ring, ring.

Oh. It's time. And it's for you.

- It's ticking.
- Look.

I'm trying.

I am. I just,

I'm trying to strike a work life
balance.

My work is my life.

Okay. This town
is not good for you.

Come back to Los Angeles
with me and do the book signing.

You're so good at the Q&A's.

Because I know the story
inside and out.

And you make me feel
good in my world of words.

Here you go.

Beautiful. Thank you.

Mmm.

I am your biggest fan.

Would you sign my book?

Of course. Of course.

To my biggest fan.

How do you spell that
name again?

C-O-C-O.

Like the beverage,
how befitting.

Can I ask you
a personal question?

Of course.

Consider this your
personal Q&A with moi.

Are you named after the knife?

Oh, oh, that's a new one.

You are a unique soul,
you know that?

No one's ever
asked me that question before.

Well, my father's name is Dirk,

which is a type of dagger,

and he wanted to name me
after himself.

So, my real name is Dirk Jr.

I'm sorry,
you go by a fake name?

It's not fake.

It's a stage name.

Because nobody would read a book
by someone named Dirk Jr.

And take it seriously.

Here you are. Coco-nut.

Isabell.

Am I going to have to take a hit
and go back to LA

all on my own?

Dagger...

Fine.

I do not understand
your process,

but I respect it.

Coco-nut.

Be well.

May I shake your hand?

Strong shake.

Isabell.

Yeah.

Well,
that was fascinating to observe.

I have five days
to finish this book.

Maybe that's not your story.

♪ A blanket of white covers
and cozies the ground ♪

Ho, ho, ho!
Merry Christmas!

Hi.

I can go.

I found this old manual
in the engine room, but

it's so old
I can't really read it.

But if I can just find a way
to replace the blast pipe,

fix the brake shoe, get the
boiler to cooperate,

then I can fix the dang
train and revive the festival

and bring
people back to this town.

I mean, that sounds
totally doable.

This train is the only thing

that's feeling remotely
inspiring right now.

You know, my Grandpa Maury
used to be writing all the time.

He would write scripts and poems
and stories,

journals, everything.

He came from
a family of storytellers.

Maybe
we can revive the festival.

I can see it now.

The Spirit Conductor is back.

Okay. This is the most excited
I've seen you all week.

All right.
Let's finish up. Okay?

Okay.

That should break up the rust.

Okay. What's next?

Don't you have a book to finish?

Yes.

I don't know why this one
has been so difficult to finish.

Okay, well,
what's different about this one?

I don't know.

It just doesn't feel like me.

Maybe you've changed.

It just seems like you carry a
lot of weight on your shoulders.

And I don't think you should.

You are always doing things
for other people.

That's why
I know what I'm talking about.

What do you do for you?

It's your time.
Choose how to spend it.

You remember the Spirit
Conductor.

Hello.

Hey, Isabell.

Would you like to join Dane
and me for dinner

at Frank's restaurant tonight?

- We're about to leave.
- Yes.

That sounds great.
I'll be right there.

Great.
See you soon. Bye.

So I was looking through
Uncle Sterling's

bookshelf, and I found this
old photo album.

It has all these pictures from
the festival when I was a kid.

That is so special.

And I was trying to remember
how that poem went.

Yeah, I remember how it started.

"'Twas the trip
before Christmas,

when all through the caboose,
not a creature was stirring,

not even a moose."

Oh, "And the stockings were all
hung by the furnace with care."

"All in hopes that the Spirit
Conductor would be there."

"And the children were settled,
all snug in their seats."

"As pieces of coal
rolled by their feet."

"And the coalman
with his kerchief, and I and

my hat were all settled in,
and we took off just like that."

And that was that was my cue
to get up with the bells.

Oh, I remember Bell.

Don't you dare.

That did not sound good.

Mr. Woods, how fortunate
to see you this evening.

- It's good to see you.
- Coco bean, how are you?

Have you met Isabell?

- Hello.
- Wait. Frank?

As in the Frank?

You may have heard a crash.

We definitely did.

The shelf that supports my
pots and pans went kablooey.

- Got a minute?
- I don't have my tools with me.

Well, I have the usual suspects.

Pliers, wrench, Phillips
head screwdriver.

What do you say?

You had me at wrench.

Excuse me, ladies.

Oh, my goodness, it was so
exciting having Dagger in town.

It's so sweet that he came
all the way out here to see you.

It was definitely a surprise.

Yeah, some men will do that.

Not my brother.
He's Mr. Predictable.

He's always been like that?

Yeah. Pretty much.

He never takes credit,
even when he deserves it.

Handy and humble.

Yeah.
I can always depend on him.

Bet the ladies in town
love that.

Ladies? What ladies?

Oh. Come on.

I'm sure there are plenty
of ladies in town who have

- leaky faucets.
- No.

Oh, come on, he's
never met anyone?

No. I wish he would, though.

He's a good guy.

So, how did you and Dagger meet?

Oh. I was at the bookstore, and

he was there, actually
doing some modelling.

He used to model

for the cover of other people's
romance novels.

Okay, why are you asking me
that question?

Oh, I love
how couples get together.

It's my favourite.

Sometimes the stories
are better than the book.

Yeah. No. We are
definitely not.

- Dagger is not my boyfriend.
- He's not?

Oh, I thought that...

That makes sense.
Because he's not...

No. Strictly professional.

So is there anybody you do like?

Yeah.
I like someone who's really,

sweet.

Something sweet.

Something
sweet would be really great.

We should probably get dessert.

- They don't have dessert here.
- Why?

I don't know, small business,
not enough space.

Or staff, I guess?

All good.

Actually,
I came out here tonight

because I wanted to talk to you
both about something.

Something you said the other day
really got me thinking.

What'd I say?

Maybe
I'm here to do something more

than just write the next Dagger
Phillips' bestseller.

Maybe I'm here to do something
bigger.

But I'm going to need your help.

Oh, I am in. Whatever it is
I am in, 100%.

I was thinking that if we got
the spirit of Christmas

train up and running again,
we could revive the festival.

Save your bakery.

Yeah.
The train will be hard.

But we can definitely get
the show back running.

We just need a script.

You could play the bell ringer
again.

Come on.

But we definitely would
need a new Spirit Conductor.

Yes. We would.

And, he'd need to be tall.

Yes. And good with his hands.

To handle the props.

He would ideally
have seen the show before.

Oh no, no, no, no, no, no.

Absolutely not.

It's wild.

You guys.

If we could start
in the festival

right now,
we could really have a chance.

Do you want to maybe brainstorm
props?

Like, right now?

Sure.
I'm game if you're down.

- Yeah. Let's do it.
- Yes!

Oh, I forgot I have to go bake
those pinwheels with the

yum peppermint bark on them
because I forgot to leave...

Did I leave the oven on? Bye!

- The bakery, yeah.
- The bakery's that way.

- I almost forgot.
- Oh. Thank you.

Aw. "I love you, Dad."
Signed, Carol.

My mom drew this.

That's adorable.

- No.
- Grandpa's Spirit Conductor hat.

Okay. This brings back memories.

You've got to put it on.

- Looks better on you.
- Aw.

Gosh.

We
Have to use this for the show.

Yeah.

You need a Christmas tree.

Oh, well, I was
planning to go back to L.A.

You know, spend Christmas
with my mom.

Of course.

I'm just stumped
after this line.

Yeah.

I don't really remember
what comes after that.

You know what?
There might be a copy

of the script up at the train
station.

Yeah. Probably.

Oh, you're so tired.

We can do this tomorrow.

No, no, no, I can rally.

You don't have to.

Honestly,
I have so much writing to do.

- Are you sure?
- Yeah.

- You promise?
- Yeah.

Good night.

Night.

I'm leaving now.

Dane? Hi.

I'm sorry if I woke you, I just,

can you meet me
at the train station?

I found something.

Hi.

I found this key.

My bell!

Wait. Do you think that's
a recording of the show?

Okay. This station
has a sound system.

- Okay.
- Wait here.

When out on the platform,

there arose such a clatter,

- I sprang from my state room...
- It works!

Away to the boxcar

I flew like a flash.

Opened the window
and climbed up the hatch.

The track was all covered with...

Oh, no, no, no.

Oh, this is our one chance
at reviving the festival.

Without the right words,
we have nothing.

No, we still have you.

This is a piece of my family
history, and I, I broke it.

Okay, well. We'll
rewrite it again.

We can't just keep writing
everything for everyone.

I'm not even writing what
I'm supposed to be writing here.

Wait,
what are you talking about?

This was just a big distraction.

I thought coming to Spirit
Station would be inspiring, but

it's just a huge waste of time.

But it's not, though.

- We are so close.
- We are not close.

You can't even fix the train.

- I should, I should go.
- No.

You stay here.

I'll go.

I don't belong here anymore.

I'd turn my back on me, too.

My time as the
Spirit Conductor was special.

And it all started with people

coming together
and telling their stories.

Seeing all the smiling faces,
all the joy.

It's not just about Christmas.

Though,
I do love this time of year.

It's about knowing who you are
and doing

what you need to do
to fulfill your destiny.

Following your heart's true
desire to create your own story.

My own story.

- Gloria. Hey.
- Isabell.

How's the writing going?

Well, it's going, I'm
actually not here about that.

I just got off the phone
with Mom,

and I was wondering
if you might be able

to help me with something.

Hmm.

Hey, Coco.

Morning.

How did it go with Dane
last night?

I didn't get to ask him.

He didn't come in
for his usual cup of coffee, so.

Well.

Actually, we...

Oh, your book.

I'm two chapters
in, and I am loving it.

I can't wait to find out
who the handsome

wildlife
photographer's secret is.

It is a good one.

You might not need to close up
shop after all.

- I have a favour to ask.
- What? Okay.

We can still get this festival
up and running. And when we do,

maybe you could do a bake sale?

You can make anything you want.

Are you kidding? Of course.

Oh, I can make
those little trains

with chocolate buttons on them.

And I can even put up fliers

in the window
to spread the word.

I trust you.

I'm going to go find Dane.

Actually, can I get that coffee?

And, maybe a cinnamon muffin?

Oh, I, promise
that I did not break this one.

Some sustenance?

It's your favourite, cinnamon.

Look, I'm,

I'm really sorry
about what I said yesterday.

It wasn't you or even the tape
getting destroyed.

I know that you've been working

so hard
on getting that train fixed.

I'm so sorry.

It's okay.

I know how much pressure

you've been under
since you've been here.

And you have every
right to be upset.

No, you've been nothing but kind
and supportive of me

at every turn.

And you've inspired me
to do more writing than I

even came here to do.

I'm going to finish the script,

just like you said.

If anyone can do it, it's you.

Well,
I'm going to need some help.

And I really want you to play
the lead.

There's no one else for the job.

These are some
big boots to fill.

Although reviving the festival,
that would do,

that would do a lot for the town

and for my sister.

And then the tape

just gave out
right at the crescendo.

But with a look,

I spotted him
dancing on the shingles.

In a moment, I knew that
that must be Conductor Kringle.

Yes. Perfect.

More rapid than sleigh bells,
with ringing they came.

He whistled and shouted
and called them by name.

Oh, I got it.

And then in a twinkling,
the air crisp and cool.

The prancing and dancing
of a man with his tools.

Hey! What's wrong?

I just don't know
if the script alone

is enough to bring people
back to the town.

If I can't fix the train...

I didn't want to say anything

because I didn't
want to get your hopes up.

But I called my mom,

and she is working on getting us

the parts we need for the train.

What?

Yeah.

That's amazing, Bell.

I need to fix the train.

I'll come with you.

Okay.

Got the rust off.

So now I can finally
fix the brake shoe.

That's great.
Okay, listen to this.

Okay.

"He was dressed in fur,
from his hat to his boots,

and his clothes were all
tarnished with ashes and soot.

The stump of a pipe was held
tight in his teeth,

"and the smoke encircled his head
like a wreath."

I love it.

You're on a roll.

Hey, guys.

I need you to be my taste
testers.

Oh, Coco, that is so good.

- Okay, that's your best yet.
- Yes.

I come bearing gifts of decor.

This is everything I had left
at the shop.

Thank you.

I've been telling everyone
around town about the festival.

- Thank you for doing all this.
- Oh, it's not just me.

Maury would be so proud.

Thank you.

♪ Decorate the
walls and shelves ♪

♪ Spread the lawn
with Santa's elves ♪

♪ Come on, come on,
Christmas ♪

♪ Put a jingle in a bell ♪

♪ Bubble all the
fun cocktails ♪

♪ Come on, come on,
Christmas ♪

Okay,
so I finally fixed the gauge.

But we still have so many
other parts that are broken.

Well, maybe the stuff
my mom's bringing will help.

You guys, this place
is starting to look amazing.

Yeah, Bell's really
pulled it together last minute.

We all did.

Look where they're standing.

- What?
- The mistletoe.

You guys!

- What?
- What?

Oh.

Yeah.

I know what I have to do.

Can you guys stay here
and continue?

I need to get back to the cabin.

Sure thing.

This is a story.

I don't think she's coming back.

That woman's on a mission.

It's game time.

I'm so glad you're here with me.

♪ I hear those
bells are ringing ♪

♪ And my smile
comes out ♪

♪ Cause it lets
me know ♪

♪ Sleigh is
coming back to town ♪

♪ Anticipation has me
feeling like a kid ♪

♪ December's got my
number once again ♪

♪ I feel like I've been counting
down for oh so long ♪

So. Do you always make this much
noise when you visit people?

Only when I'm trying
to get their attention.

I figured since

you're staying for Christmas Eve

now that you need a real treat.

Yes, Mom!

- Mom!
- Hey!

Hi. Dane, this is my mom, Carol.

Pleasure to meet you, ma'am.

Hello.

Dane is trying to fix the train.

What a noble pursuit.

Trying to fix it.

I'm actually at the ranch
next door.

- You're Jim and Nancy's boy.
- Yes, ma'am.

Wow. You really grew up.

Let's go in and get you
settled, Mom.

I'll get the tree.

Just right there
is perfect, thanks.

December 23rd.

Thank you.

I'll leave you ladies to it.

- You have been busy.
- Mom!

Here's the train parts
you needed.

Dane probably should have taken
those with him when he left.

I really need to get this
manuscript polished and sent in.

Don't worry, dear,
I can take it home while you

focus. I am so proud of you.

What if they don't like it?

They will.

So you did find some inspiration
then?

Yeah. I mean,
this place has been pretty

magical.

Oh, and I found some of Grandpa
Maury's

old keepsakes.

I also found a recording

a recording of the entire show,
and it worked for a bit.

And then it fried.

I guess I kind of broke it.

So then I, well,

Dane and I decided
to rewrite the ending together.

So now if we can just get
the train up and running.

Even if the train doesn't run.

You should be proud
of what you've created.

That Dane fella seems to care.

Yeah.
He really loves Spirit Station.

I meant, care about you.

I have something you may need.

- Oh. Hey, Carol.
- Hey.

Is this a boiler valve?

I did a little Christmas
shopping.

Thank you.

I am so thrilled

that you and Isabell
have put all this together.

Oh, yeah.

I've been working on this thing
for years to get it running.

No, luck. And then she

shows up and just,
everything starts happening.

Since she's been here,

her spirit
has really brightened.

Yeah, she's pretty special.

I think she likes you.

Dagger's a lucky guy.

Oh, no.
They're just writing partners.

They're not... Bells
would never hitch her sleigh

to such a chaotic reindeer.

I'm gonna get back to work.

Written by Isabell Wattson.

We did it!

Now we just need to send it
to the publisher.

Wish me luck.

I really need
to stop talking to the bear.

Oh! Yes.

Okay.

Yes!

Ugh. The alarm already?

Hey, Mom,
did you hear that? Mom?

- It works!
- It works.

It should be leaving any second
to pick everyone up.

Oh. Mom, if you
hadn't brought those parts.

You know you're not dressed,
right?

Oh! Yes.

I knew that.

We're almost finished.

Carol, thank you so much.

It was my pleasure.

Let's go.

♪ Christmastime is here ♪

♪ All the joy
that it brings me ♪

♪ No one can deny ♪

Ho, ho, ho! Merry Christmas.

♪ One train, one station ♪

♪ Dreams come true ♪

♪ Christmastime is here ♪

♪ All the love that fills me ♪

♪ No need to hide ♪

♪ The Christmas spirit
in your heart ♪

Look at all of this.

- It is amazing.
- It has been so fun.

Thank you for including me.

People are flooding into town.

You certainly have been busy,
little Miss,

"I'm going to hibernate
in the cabin."

You're back!

Carol told me

you had the festival going
on, and I had to be here.

And I got the best gift that
I've ever gotten at Christmas.

I won a trip on a world
wide cruise for a whole year.

- What? That is amazing.
- Yeah.

And that leads me to think,
you know, I'm

going to need a new caretaker
for the cabin.

So if you know of anybody
who might be, interested

in sticking around.

Hold that thought.

Dagger Phillips.

What did you send to
the publisher?

A manuscript.

I got an email stating...

- Written by Isabell Wattson.
- What?

Who do you think you are?

It's really good.

You should read it
when it comes out.

Well, how am I supposed to...

Read? I think you'll
be able to figure it out.

He wasn't good with

words, but showed
love through his work.

He was full from Coco's pastries

and he turned with a smirk.

Laying his finger
on the side of his nose,

giving a nod, up the smoke
chute he rose.

He sprang to the caboose

as the train let out a whistle.

Moving along the tracks
at the speed of a missile,

the Spirit Conductor exclaimed
as he drove out of sight,

"May the Spirit Christmas train
be back tonight!"

This is outstanding.

Thanks, Frank.

You know, I was thinking.

I don't have a dessert menu
for my restaurant.

Are you willing to help me out
with this?

I don't have a lot of space, but
you got to keep a bakery open.

I can come every day
before you close.

And we could serve
them. What do you think?

Yeah. Deal.

Oh, good. Thank you.

- It's so great.
- Thanks.

Hi.

Hello?

I'm sorry, I can't,
I can't hear you.

Sorry. Hello?
Can you hear me?

Hi. Yes, I can hear you.

I received a manuscript titled,

"The Spirit of
Christmas Station".

It says here, written by
Isabell Wattson.

Yes, that is correct.

Well, we don't usually
call, but the three of us

here are halfway through it,
and we're loving it so far.

It's one of the best we've ever
read.

We're interested.

We will send you an offer
right after Christmas.

That is incredible.

Thank you so much.

Merry Christmas, Isabell.

- Merry Christmas.
- Hey.

Been looking for you.
Everything okay?

That was the publisher.

They loved my book.

Wait a second. Your book?

Yes. I want to thank you.

I finally wrote my own story.

Can't wait to read it one day.

I'll have to print you
a special copy.

Oh, it's snowing.

Uncle Sterling is,

off on another cruise.

A whole year this time.

And he gave me the keys, so.

Does that mean you're staying?

You know, that cabin requires
a lot of upkeep.

There's

a lot of little things
that need fixing.

Do you happen to know a handyman

who might be interested
in the job?

And in you.

Yeah. I know a guy.

♪ These sweet
December moments ♪

♪ The yuletide
love is flowing ♪

♪ Smiles on
everybody's face ♪

♪ The endless love
and laughter ♪

♪ That's what my
heart was after ♪

♪ Can't help
but jingle all the way ♪

♪ Together for Christmas ♪

♪ It feels so right ♪

♪ Every morning our love
is by my side ♪

♪ Together for Christmas ♪

♪ Let the carols play ♪

♪ Here's to being home
for the holidays ♪

♪ The whole house is
decorated ♪

♪ Got ginger cookies baking ♪

♪ Lights are
blinking on the tree ♪

♪ We're tangled in traditions ♪

♪ Cinnamon cocoa sipping ♪

♪ It's so good to be ♪

♪ Together for Christmas ♪

♪ It feels so right ♪

♪ Everyone I love
is by my side ♪