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I love this time of year.

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Me too.

Which is why

I think you should reconsider moving to New York with me.

You know that if I could, I would, right?

It's just I don't understand why you can't.

You know that it would mean a lot to me.

And you're just a teacher.

You know, they can just get a substitute.

I know, but it's the Christmas showcase.

And Nikki depends on me.

Look, you know that I think it is amazing

that you do these after school activities,

and you know that I do, but Tyler told me

that I have a chance to make partner by next year.

Andrew, that's great news! - Georgia,

I finally have a chance to make some real money.

We can live the life that we've always wanted.

You'll never have to work again.

I know, but you know that I love my job.

Yeah, yeah. I know you do.

Hey, I almost forgot.

I managed to score us a couple tickets to the Christmas ball.

That's Christmas Eve! - Yeah, so?

That's the night of the showcase.

You don't actually have to be there, do you?

No, but I want to.

Besides, your niece has a really cute part in the play.

Don't you want to see that? - Yes, yeah, of course I do,

but we have a chance to mingle with

the ninth richest family in America.

I think she'll understand.

Plus I thought any woman would kill

for the chance to meet the infamous Chase Knightly.

Not this woman!

These people do nothing good for the community.

And Chase, well, he's everything wrong with America.

Okay... I see...

I'm sorry. I just, I don't want to go.

Christmas is about spending time with family and friends.

Not with people who are famous for being rich.

Georgia...

I think that you're wonderful.

You're probably the nicest person that I know.

I just don't think that I'm altruistic like you are,

and I don't know if I want to be.

I'm not afraid to succeed. And I think that you are.

I think that we just want different things.

Maybe it's time that we took a break.

Or maybe we should just break up. I don't know.

I'm going to New York...

Whether you want to come or not.

♪ There's people in the streets ♪

♪ Singing Christmas songs ♪

♪ Kids are writing letters addressed to Santa Claus ♪

♪ I keep waiting to feel it ♪

♪ That magic in the air ♪

♪ Cuz this used to be my favorite season of the year ♪

♪ But the truth is ♪

♪ Even as the snow falls ♪

♪ Now that you're gone ♪

♪ It doesn't feel like Christmas at all ♪

♪ I'm watching all the shoppers checking off their lists ♪

♪ I still can't believe that this year ♪

♪ I'll be buying one less gift ♪

♪ There's presents in my living room that keep staring at me ♪

♪ I can't bring myself to wrap them or decorate my tree ♪

♪ Cuz the truth is ♪

♪ Even as the snow falls ♪

♪ Now that you're gone ♪

♪ It doesn't feel like Christmas at all ♪

♪ Now that you're gone ♪

♪ It doesn't feel like Christmas at all ♪

All right! I want a clean game this time.

Okay? It means no head shots

and definitely no hair pulling.

All right! I don't want a repeat of last time.

Becky, I'm looking at you. All right.

Let's go!

Good throw!

Okay, if you get hit, go to the side.

Coach Brown...

I understand your concern.

What am I supposed to do? My job

is to let these kids burn off their energy.

Just look at them! - Yeah,

but how are we supposed to set up for the showcase?

Go over there in the corner.

Coach Brown, arts and sports are supposed to share this space.

I am sharing.

Now, if you needed more space,

you should have negotiated that in advance.

Well thank you for that wonderful suggestion.

You know what you do need? - Someone who plays well with others?

Cute but no.

Ladies and gentleman,

welcome to the 53rd annual Christmas showcase!

An emcee.

Look, you guys need an emcee

and I just happen to be free on the 24th.

Now that my mother is going to go visit Gary

in Florida for Christmas.

Good to know. Yeah...

Just look at this energy.

It's building, it's festering...

Oh! Okay, all right!

You guys will want to get out of here. I've seen this before.

It's about to go to another level.

Nothing says Christmas like dodgeball.

Chase!

You didn't talk the entire flight.

We need talk about this.

Talk about what, Brayden?

This!

All of last week!

Okay, then let's talk about the merger!

EDT International's worried. Your father is worried.

Fortune is only interested in buying into

Barrington Knightly for its image.

Which is an image that you seem to be trying to ruin, full time.

We gotta figure out a way to fix this!

I am fixing it.

I'm gonna lay low for a while.

At least until the merger's signed.

That's what's best for everyone.

I disagree. What's best for everyone is for you

to get involved in the merger.

Right. - I read your analysis. It's good.

You just have to share it with your father.

I have shared it with him, Brayden.

He doesn't care. He's not interested

in what I think. He has Kevin.

Kevin is not his son.

Exactly.

The fact that I have an MBA and I'm a lawyer,

don't seem to matter at all to my father.

I just need to disappear.

Unfortunately, I don't know

if that's going to be enough this time.

You need an image makeover.

Good luck with that.

The car is going to be another minute.

You should wait inside.

Hey, there he is. Come on.

Mr. Knightly, are you here to help with the ball?

Do you want to comment on your big plan?

By that I mean your plan to ruin

your family's reputation?

Are you here to hide?

Or are you going to keep partying

and hoping nobody notices?

Just drive! Please.

Great.

Well, well, well, well.

Randall. A pleasure as always.

Another day in paradise.

So are you hiding your boy until the big merger?

My boy? No.

He's here to help with the Christmas ball.

That's all. - Oh.

so what you're saying is

that has nothing

to do with this?

Wouldn't know. Never seen it.

Sure you have. - Okay.

Come on, tell us the story.

Oh, okay. Well here's the story Randall.

Yes?

Let's get you changed. One, two, three, four.

Hopefully I don't lose any of you. All right.

Get changed. Thank you.

Bye.

So, what do you think?

You'll rehearse with the kids at the school

and I will work on the sets here,

by the cleaning supplies at night.

It's not like I have any other plans.

I know... I'm sorry.

Do you want me to pick up the fabrics?

If you don't mind, yeah. I'm going to wait with Zoe.

You should go get changed before your dad gets here.

All right. And listen. Cheer up!

Now you know you're going to meet a guy

in the most unexpected way. - Hm hmm.

- I can feel it! - Yeah, yeah.

So, how do we turn this place into a magical, moonlit desert?

Why did Miss Finley tell you to cheer up?

What? I think you're hearing things.

Are you sad because of my uncle?

What are you? Columbo?

More like Matlock.

Okay, Matlock.

Yes, I'm a little bit sad, but that's okay.

Being sad is just one of the many emotions that we feel.

Now go get changed.

I forgot my keys.

Is there like a sushi place around here?

Around here?

Okay. I just need a place to hang out for a bit.

There's a community center up the road.

Uh huh... Great.

Sorry. My dad's always late.

Mom says he'll be late to his funeral.

That's okay.

It's probably the highlight of my evening.

Cool.

Do you wanna shoot some hoops?

Let's see what you've got.

Is this the community center?

Yup.

Great...

Thanks man.

Thank you!

This is crazy, man.

Why do you make my life more difficult?

Change of plans.

Take a shot. Let's see.

Whoa! That was so good!

So, do you know if your uncle's going to the Christmas ball?

I dunno. I just hope he doesn't come here.

How come?

Because he made you sad.

Zoe...

You want to get back together?

It's complicated.

You shouldn't. You can do better.

What?

That's what my mom said.

That's what your mom said? - Yeah. But

I'm pretty sure I wasn't supposed to hear it.

Well what else did she say

that you weren't supposed to hear, huh?

Listen, you don't have to be mad at your uncle, okay?

Breakups are hard and it's a loss, so we mourn a little bit.

I'm sure it wasn't easy for him either.

Hello!

Andrew!

We were just talking about you.

Are you here to pick up Zoe?

Yeah. Trev is going to work late again tonight.

Hey, could we talk?

Sure.

How's the showcase coming along?

It's a work in progress. Can't see much yet.

How was New York?

That's actually what I wanted to talk to you about.

I wanted to let you know that...

We're engaged!

I'm Megan. You must be Georgia.

Wow!

It's so big!

Congratulations.

I know it's all a little fast.

I hope that you're okay...

Oh, yeah, yeah. I'm fine.

Well, come on Zo.

My name is ZoEEE!

My bad. Sorry.

Anyway, we do have to get going. We have so much to do!

Andrew here got us tickets to the Knightly Ball

and I need a new gown.

Plus we're also going back

to New York City for New Year's.

So it's just busy, busy, busy.

And what about you? Do you have any plans?

Andrew said that you prefer to stay here for New Year's?

Yeah... Yeah.

Well, that's okay too.

Hey!

Sorry for taking so long.

Hey Zoe. How are you?

I was working on the details

of our New Year's trip to Paris.

Oh! Hey, Chase Knightly. How are you?

Oh, she's just surprised I found the time to get away.

All right, so, the plane's fueled up, ready to go. Okay?

We have an appointment with Stella McCartney.

She's designing a gown just for Georgia.

Smile for the camera!

All right. Gotta run.

Everyone wants her picture.

All right. Ciao.

She's dating Chase Knightly?

Three weeks after we broke up!

I leave you alone for three minutes.

Come on!

In here!

Okay, what is going on!

Shhhh!

There! There, there.

I think they're gone.

They don't give up that easy.

Can I see your phone for a second?

What? No!

I just want to send a text.

It'll help us get out of here quicker.

What's this room called?

Activity room.

Cool.

That was fast.

What was?

Chase's new girlfriend?

You're welcome.

I think you won this breakup.

What?

Did you see the look on his face?

His new girlfriend wishes she was you.

Full of yourself much?

I'm sure she couldn't care less.

Okay.

Maybe I should do custom.

Hey, wouldn't it be great if Stella McCartney

designed me a custom gown?

Oh my gosh!

Wouldn't it be amazing if Chase Knightly came to our wedding?

I don't want anyone thinking I'm your girlfriend.

Why not?

It'll elevate your status in the world.

Even if it's temporary.

You're even more egotistical than I thought.

And that's saying a lot.

I'm just being realistic.

You might actually benefit from this little charade.

More like the other way around.

Okay.

Says the woman working in a rundown,

nothing of a community center.

Where you going?

I just realized, I don't need to hide.

They're after you. - No wait! Sorry.

That was a dumb thing to say. I was being a jerk.

Sorry.

What do you want from me?

I honestly just like to help.

I didn't like the way they were treating you.

But it was wrong.

And I'm sorry.

Once I get my phone back, I'll fix all of this.

You're probably right actually. My father

and the entire merger team were probably

breathing a sigh of relief

at the idea of us dating.

I guess I'll just have to disappoint them again.

I'm sorry... I guess.

Yeah whatever.

You know what?

I may have a proposition for you.

What kind of a proposition?

The lucrative kind.

Where I pay you to be my girlfriend until Christmas.

It'll be fine!

Took you long enough. - Oh! There you are.

Sorry, I was cleaning up one of your previous messes.

I didn't know I needed to clean up another one.

Are they gone? - Yes. I told them

you got into a cab.

Also, there is a woman downstairs who says that

you're both invited to her wedding.

Who's he? - I am Brayden Winthrop,

the personal executive assistant to Mr. Chase Knightly.

Georgia Jackson. School teacher.

Pleasure. Although I'm still not a hundred percent sure

why the internet believes that you are his girlfriend.

Hmmm!

It's just a silly game.

That's usually where I start to get worried.

You're the one that said I needed an image makeover.

Voila.

That's not at all what I meant.

But you're right, she's perfect.

Okay she is standing right here,

and would very much like to understand

what is going on. - Allow me.

Mr. Knightly doesn't exactly have the best reputation.

You, on the other hand, are a beloved girl-next-door,

elementary school teacher.

Mr. Knightly would like to borrow that belovedness,

in exchange for a healthy compensation package.

Just until the merger goes through.

Exactly. - Ahhh,

you want to buy your way out of a problem. Figures.

But even if I did agreed to this, no one would believe it.

Ah the internet, in its infinite wisdom, already believes it.

And what about my family and friends?

Just tell them you were waiting for the right time.

Trust me, there would be no right time for this.

Georgia...

Please?

I can pay you more money than you make in a year.

You really are something.

You think you can just buy everything.

Well not me. You couldn't pay me enough.

Try me.

Throw a number at me.

A new community center! - What?

I want you and your family to donate the cost

of building us a new rec center.

Something you should have done a long time ago

with all the money you have.

This one is apparently rundown.

Pretty rundown.

Yup!

What?

- Seriously? - Yeah.

So you'll do it?

Fine. I will pretend to date you,

and you build us a new community center.

After Christmas, this is done.

Perfect.

Okay?

This day just keeps getting better.

I can't believe I'm doing this.

Doing what? - Miss Jackson was just anxious,

feeling a little bit overwhelmed with all

of the Christmas activities she's taking on.

Now why don't I believe that?

Because you might hate Christmas?

Are you sure you want to be part of this charade?

Charade!

What an ugly word to use Randall.

Okay. We're just trying to keep a relationship under wraps

until tonight.

Why, what's tonight?

He's meeting her parents.

Ah, excuse us.

There's something fishy.

I'm gonna prove it!

Good. You go ahead and prove it.

Good seeing you again, Randall. New lens?

Makes you look slimmer.

Funny guy.

Funny guy!

What is that? A new briefcase?

Tell me your parents live here.

Okay. This is crazy!

Could you please stop the car!

I'm great with parents. Tell her.

Did you really want me to answer that?

Okay, enough! Both of you. Seriously!

Could you stop the car please?

This is not going to work.

I have never lied to them before. They'll know.

What if we took them to Paris for dinner?

You really do live in a different world.

If we're going to do this and convince anyone that I'd

actually go out with you, then we need to do normal things.

What are normal things?

Chestnuts, eggnog, secret Santa.

Any of that ring a bell?

Besides, I have to help with the Christmas showcase,

you can too, for a week.

Pretend you are an average person,

who doesn't fly to Europe to have dinner.

I don't see why we can't do both.

Okay, this is over.

Okay! Fine, fine, fine!

We'll do it your way.

Then we can't show up in this car.

Why? What's wrong with this car?

Should we have called, or brought food or something?

Or knock? We didn't knock.

No. I have a key.

Besides, my mom always has meatloaf ready.

- Really? - Always! And besides,

we don't want to eat dinner here.

We just want to make a quick introduction

and we'll want to get out.

Well, you have a very nice home.

Thank you.

- You make candles, right? - Uh huh.

That must be so interesting. How do you do it?

We use wax.

Right.

So, how did you two meet each other?

- At school. - At a function.

At a school function.

Oh, I didn't know you had a function at school.

When was this?

Recently.

Forgive me Chase, but...

I thought you didn't like the Knightlys.

Well, I guess she couldn't help but fall in love with me.

Isn't that right, sweetie?

How could I not?

Especially after you offered to build a new community center.

Really? You're building a new center? - Yes!

With a large auditorium and a big gym, and a swimming pool!

Well, the plans are still in flux.

Well, what's a few million dollars more

when you're in love? Isn't that right?

Yeah...

Yeah, I'm sorry.

I don't understand.

Three weeks ago you and Andrew broke up because

he wanted to take you to a Knightly's ball.

Now that was just a function.

And now you're dating one.

Yeah...

Ever since she was about three years old, Georgia was

begging us for a little brother or a little sister.

Unfortunately, God's plan didn't see fit for us

to have anymore children.

I'm sorry.

Oh no. She always loved kids.

Even when she was one herself.

As soon as she turned twelve,

she went and got her babysitter's license,

was looking after all the other kids in the neighborhood.

She's the nicest person with the kindest heart.

Look, I just have just one request.

Please don't drag her into any of your scandals.

Because unlike you, she can't just hop on a plane,

and fly away from all of her problems.

She has to live here in this town.

Yeah.

What's going on?

Oh, nothing pumpkin.

We're just chatting about Christmas.

I hope you're being nice.

Of course he was.

Well, I'm going to go help your mother.

Yeah, okay.

Good talk.

Thanks.

Cute.

Okay.

On Christmas Eve my father will announce the merger.

And then you and I just have to make a quick appearance

at the Christmas party, and then the next day

I'll tell the reporters that the pressure of dating

a Knightly was too much, and you wanted to end things.

No scandal, no story, just please respect our privacy.

And you really think that this is going to help the merger?

It has to.

It can't fail because of me.

What happened?

I jeopardized something my father worked on all year.

Why?

It doesn't matter. Can I ask you a question?

Did you and Andrew really break up

because of our Christmas ball?

There were many reasons,

but yes, it was one of them.

You are unlike anyone I've ever met.

Is that a good thing?

I don't know yet.

We had meatloaf.

Meatloaf!

Like meat, in the shape of a loaf.

I never would have guessed.

It was actually pretty good. - Oh, that's great.

I'm glad to hear it. - Thanks.

What are you doing here?

What is that?

Can we come in?

You do realize I have an actual job, right?

Yeah, I spoke to your principal.

She said that since it's so close to the winter break,

as long as the Christmas showcase is on track,

she's okay with you taking a little bit of personal time.

So, you're organizing my life now?

You'll get used to it. I'm glad you said that actually.

The PR team wants you to help out with the showcase.

Painting sets, anything that Miss Jackson deems necessary.

Really? - I can make you a list even you can follow.

Remember we're trying to rebuild your image here.

- Okay? - Great.

Why is your tree lying on the floor?

I just haven't gotten around to decorating it yet.

Totally normal. I also selected

a couple of things that might help us

actually sell this little fairy tale.

Great! A new pant suit.

Where would I even wear this?

As most of you know, Barrington Knightly Enterprises

has been in talks with

EDT International

regarding a potential merger,

since January of this year.

Now I'm not permitted to divulge anything definitive

on that matter, except to say that on Christmas Eve,

before our annual Christmas Knightly Ball,

we'll have an official announcement

you won't want to miss.

Yes. - Will there be

EDT International representatives?

Well, if I told you that, I'd be giving away the punchline.

I guess the school teacher girlfriend tactic worked?

Not sure what you mean. - Sure you do.

Your sudden relationship with Georgia Jackson

seems all too convenient and a little...

Mismatched.

Mismatched?

Well you must be referring to Georgia's grace and beauty

against my many inadequate attributes.

No.

I'm referring to your wealth

as compared to her more humble station.

Well, as far as I understand it,

she doesn't hold my money against me.

If that should change, I'll let you know.

But for now, I'm just thankful that we have the resources

that allow us to build a new community center for this town,

at Georgia's behest.

When will the work begin?

Is it going to be in the same location?

Ah, in the new year. And yes, probably.

I'm sorry that's all the details I have at the moment.

Thank you all for coming. And see you Saturday.

One more. Miss Jackson!

Did you have to convince Mr. Knightly

to build the rec center?

No. The Knightly family, and Chase in particular,

would like to get deeper involved in communities

across the country, starting with the states that

they have a significant footprint in.

Just one more question.

What will you be wearing to the ball?

I'm not sure.

But when I find out, I can let you know.

Yeah, okay.

Thank you very much everybody.

You're a natural.

Hey, we're going to have some

exclusive photo opportunities

this week coming up, starting tonight. If you're interested.

- Really? - Yeah.

Thank you!

Randall, grab a donut.

Nice score.

Thanks.

You know, I can help you dig deeper,

get to the heart of the story.

If you'd like.

I need all the help I can get.

Well, I can be helpful sometimes.

You have to tell me everything!

So, you get to keep all this?

I don't know. I didn't ask.

Okay, well if you do, can I have this one?

Sure. I don't know.

Are you listening to a thing I'm saying?

Of course I am.

Aaaaand...?

And I think I should have been the one to wait with Zoe.

I'm serious.

I'm serious too.

Georgia, you get to play Cinderella for a week,

do things that you'd otherwise never get to do.

Attend a literal ball

with the most eligible bachelor in America.

I'm sorry but I fail to see the downside.

The downside is that I'm lying. To everyone.

And I kind of agreed to not doing anything extravagant.

You're so the wrong girl for this.

Maybe we could switch, you know?

I'm a school teacher.

I'd just do it for the clothes.

I can't wear this!

I think it suits you.

Do I have to? - Well, we typically

wear them while decorating our Christmas tree,

but since you missed out on that.

Oh, okay.

Looks like you're wearing it now. In public.

You're loving this, aren't you?

A little bit, yeah.

Does your family have any Christmas traditions?

Not really.

The Christmas Knightly Ball, I guess.

Maybe you two can start some of your own.

Mom, I don't think we're ready for that.

Yeah. I'm not really a traditions kind of a guy.

Traditions are how you make memories.

That's how you build bonds with your family.

Okay, okay. Let the boy be.

I'm sure he has plenty of wonderful family memories.

Don't you? - Yeah.

Oh actually, one summer, I think I was like nine,

I told my parents I wanted to go camping.

So we rented a camper and went to this lake in Oklahoma

where nobody knew us.

And me and my dad just fished all day.

And then at night we all just sat by the fire.

No phones, no emails. Nothing.

Just the three of us.

Yeah, it's probably my favorite family memory.

That sounds lovely, doesn't it?

Speaking of tradition...

Ha, ha, ha! - It's super embarrassing.

We can probably skip over it this year.

No. Not a chance! What is it?

Each year we buy her a special ornament

to serve as kind of a memory of that year.

Remember this one, hmmm?

Was that last year?

No, no.

That was this was one.

I had a three-legged squirrel in the attic.

Is it still there? - Oh no. She moved out.

But she comes to visit every now and then.

How perfect is this? - Oh no!

Oh come on! It's such a cute story. Tell me.

When Georgia was about three, we took her to see the Ice Capades.

She was obsessed with it.

So, we enrolled her in a skating class.

But when we picked her up after the first class

she was on the verge of tears.

Apparently, based on her experience

of watching the Ice Capades,

she was expecting flowers

to be thrown at her feet,

and felt cheated when all she got was a hot chocolate.

You knew what you were worth.

Wow.

I'm not gonna hear the end of this, am I?

Probably not.

Give me that ornament.

Kind of looks like you too.

Cute! - Beautiful!

Hello, this is Randall Mumphrey. I'm with the Gazette.

I'd like to speak to the director of the community center.

Could you point me in that direction?

It's about the recent donation from the Knightly family.

Oh, I'll hold.

Explain to me again how this is all going to work out?

It's magic.

Okay. So we basically line each side on the inside

with some wet cardboard and some adhesive.

And then we put it together and let it dry overnight.

Once it's dry, we put paper mache over it,

and then we sand it, and then we paint it.

Okay.

What animal is this?

A dire wolf.

There's a dire wolf in the manger?

With the camel and sheep.

Cool. I'm sure this is all going to look great.

Already such a critic.

What I'm trying to do is create a magical desert night,

with maybe some moonlight above.

So, can I leave you alone with this?

Alone? Why?

I have to go teach some young minds about Mesopotamia.

Besides, Brayden can help.

I have no idea how, so...

See how easy that is?

Okay, uh...

Can you hold this thing for a second?

I hate anything messy or sticky.

Ho! Technical foul! Tie Guy!

Oh, you know what?

You're going to really want to soak

that cardboard, okay. It makes it

easier to mold. Yeah, I know.

I surprise myself sometimes.

Hey, Miss Jackson didn't happen to mention that I could be

an invaluable addition to the showcase, has she?

You guys may remember me from my voice.

Are you having fun?

Ladies and gentlemen, let's make some nooooise!

No, she hasn't mentioned anything.

Oh, okay, cool.

Probably just slipped her mind. You know, she's busy.

I get it. Let me cut out the middle man.

That's me. Coach Brown.

Coach, teacher, DJ.

I'm going to need you to clean this up, though.

Yeah, look, I've got a basketball game tomorrow,

I can't have the kids sticking to the floor. Okay?

I want to see some hustle and some elbow grease. Go!

All right!

Let's go, go, go, go, go!

Wait a minute. Why do you have a leg?

There's too many legs. - This is an arm...

- What? - It's an arm.

I'd ask how it went, but...

We're hoping that the paint will help

identify the creatures.

So what you're saying is

we should have had

the kids do this.

Probably.

Hi.

I'm Brayden, Brayden Winthrop.

Ah... Nikki Finley.

I'm not normally sticky.

So you're the one that orchestrated

this little charade?

Why does everyone keep calling it that?

Which reminds me actually Georgia, we should really

have a discussion around the secret nature of this...

Secret.

Oh, I won't tell anyone. I promise.

Hey, so, we obviously need to clean this up...

I need to get changed, but...

I was wondering if you'd be free this evening?

Why?

It's kind of a surprise.

What if I don't like surprises?

I think you might like this one.

Hmm!

Keep them closed!

They are closed!

Almost there.

You said that about an hour ago.

Oh, that was like two minutes ago.

All right. Keep them closed.

They're closed!

To your left...

Okay, ready?

Yes.

How did you get my shoe size?

I have my ways. And maybe an ally.

My mother!

I'll never reveal my source.

I figured you should continue

your adventures in figure skating.

Is that what you think?

- Yeah. - Hmm.

Impressive.

I mean, it's no Ice Capades, but you know...

You're never gonna let that one go, are you?

There's no way.

I could teach you a few things, maybe...

Okay.

We should start by teaching you how to skate backwards.

That would be handy.

Okay. Push push...

Push, push. There, you got it.

Wow!

You are a very fast learner.

I think so.

Very impressive.

Don't move.

- Where are you going? - Don't move!

Wow!

I believe this is what should happen

every time you step on the ice.

Exactly.

Even beginners deserve flowers, right?

That's all I was trying to say.

But I am curious.

What would I get if I wasn't a beginner?

Like, if you did little spins?

Yeah.

Let's see...

Thirty-two dollars and a gum wrapper.

That's it?

That's all I have.

What about a new hockey rink?

You just learned how to skate backwards.

Then you should have nothing to worry about.

Okay.

For one properly executed jump,

you can have a hockey rink.

Guess you didn't stop your skating lessons, huh?

You should see your face right now!

I can't wait for that new hockey rink!

Keep digging.

I know they're lying about that relationship.

But is that the story we want to write about?

Shouldn't we chase a story about the merger?

Trust me! It'll look like the merger.

I think I'll be keeping these photos to myself from now on.

I don't need any more advice.

You'll never get a real story that way.

Okay. Fine.

I'll do it myself!

Hey Brayden, I'm skating with Georgia

and you're on speakerphone.

Skating?

Is Brooke there?

No. Why?

Okay, maybe you two don't understand this,

but this whole arrangement works for one reason

and one reason only.

This would have been a really amazing PR opportunity for us.

I understand that but she wasn't available. Okay?

Georgia...

No, you have to smooth it out

or it will be lumpy when it dries.

You're not very good at this.

I'm not, am I?

You weren't very good at soaking the cardboard either.

Nope.

That's okay.

My mom says you just have to find the thing

that you're good at. That's all.

So, what are you good at?

Well. I'm a lawyer.

Well, are you good at lawyering?

I don't know, actually.

Well, at least you're sort of helping us now.

I like how she qualified it with sort of.

I'm telling you, being a teacher is humbling in so many ways.

Bye! My dad's here! - Oh! Okay.

Bye bye. Bye!

Cute kid. The best!

So listen, I have to go too.

My parents are coming to help me decorate my Christmas tree.

Are you going to be okay on your own?

Yeah.

Do you want to join us?

Before you answer that, you should know there will be no PR.

That's even better. I love that.

Could we talk about that?

You don't have to explain yourself.

Just, remember to wear your sweater!

Okay.

Ah ha!

♪ Jingle bells and colored lights ♪

♪ Cocoa after snowball fights ♪

♪ Cozy fire burning bright ♪

♪ I love this time of year ♪ - Wow!

♪ It's almost here no time to rest ♪

♪ Lots of parties lots of guests ♪

♪ Making one big merry mess ♪

♪ I love this time of year ♪

It was nice of him to suggest this.

What do you mean?

When he called about your skate size he mentioned

that you hadn't even put your tree up yet.

Really?

Yes.

He thought you might like to do it with your family.

You know, I have to be honest.

When you first introduced us,

I wasn't sure what you saw in him.

But now...

I could see this go the distance.

Oh, I think it's too early for those kinds of plans.

I thought you wanted us to like him.

I do. I just think

we have a long ways to go before we plan the future.

So, umm, listen...

I heard you talking about how much you liked

going camping and all that.

I got to thinking, maybe in the summer time,

if you're back here, you and I could go.

I know a couple of good spots for fishing.

That would be great!

It's nothing fancy. I just use an old tent.

That's fine. I love old tents. - All right. Great.

Well you know, we get up early enough,

we could catch ourselves some mighty nice trout.

Really? - Uh huh.

What's a trout? - It's a fish. - Okay.

Well, thanks for inviting me.

I've actually never decorated a Christmas tree before.

Seriously?

My mom would hire a service

to put all the decorations up

and then take them down.

Oh!

Thank you for organizing this.

What do you mean? I just showed up.

My mom told me.

Oh.

Well I didn't want you to be without a Christmas tree.

I should probably go.

Hey, can I ask you a question?

Sure.

I'm having a hard time reconciling the guy in the

tabloids with the guy standing right in front of me.

Is that a question?

Why do you do this?

You must know that the press is going to have

a field day with it.

Apparently photos of me partying sell magazines.

Why do you play into it?

Why all the partying?

You mean, like why don't I

do something constructive with my life?

It's just, I feel like you're capable of so much more.

Thanks.

Tonight, it almost felt real.

Hello, this is Randall...

Hey, thank you for calling me back...

Yeah,

I just wanted to ask you

some questions about the donation.

Uh huh...

Uh huh...

They're here!

This can't be good.

Evie!

Sir.

Nice sweater!

Oh, thanks.

You came home early.

Just a couple of days. We missed you.

I missed you too.

And we wanted to hear about Georgia...

Oh, and why are we building a rec center here?

I thought we already had one.

Why don't we take a seat, sit down, talk to us.

Okay.

So, who is this Georgia?

I've asked around and she's not in any of our circles.

Barrington...

We just want to know more about her, that's all.

Well, she's smart, kind, beautiful.

And she's great with kids.

She seems very different

from the kind of girls you usually date.

She is. In a good way.

Since you're here early, could we maybe talk about the merger?

Yeah, sure. Things have calmed down a bit.

We should be able to sign as scheduled.

I'm not talking about that.

I don't think that the way this deal is structured

is great for either one of us.

Have you had a chance to look at my numbers?

No I have not.

But Sam says it's too late to change anything now.

I gave those to you months ago!

There will be other opportunities.

Right.

Oh and son, have you

asked Georgia to attend the press conference?

It'd be good for the cameras.

Yeah. She'll be there.

Oh and do we really have to

build a new rec center?

Yes father. We do.

I don't know.

So I was thinking

we'll just put this dire donkey

sort of tucked behind everything

so maybe, just maybe, nobody will realize that

it's not an animal that exists in nature.

Chase?

You know, I like our dire donkey.

Hello.

Sir.

Georgia, these are-

my parents, Evie and Barrington Knightly.

This is Georgia.

So great to meet you both.

Thank you so much for donating this new facility.

It's really going to help us.

It is our pleasure.

You are utterly charming, my dear.

No wonder the press are gushing about you.

Don't believe everything you read.

This is just wonderful.

Well, your son helped with it.

In fact he's an integral part of it.

What are you doing here?

Just thought we'd come by. See what you've been

keeping yourself busy with.

What kind of animal is that?

I'm sure the children made those, darling.

Did you make this?

Yes. Apparently I did.

See?

You've got to find someone else to harass.

I got to hand it to you.

I'm really impressed with how far you'll go

to prove this thing is real.

Because

you and I both know it isn't.

Mr. Michaels, the director of this place,

he didn't find out about the donation

until the press conference.

So, I got to ask myself,

how does that make sense?

Unless it's a last minute idea you had to save the merger.

Actually, that was my fault.

I wanted it to be a surprise.

Now if you'll excuse us, we actually have a lot of work

to do before the showcase.

Here's an idea.

Why don't you write about that?

People donating their time.

Sounds like a great Christmas story.

This isn't over.

Not by a long shot.

What's going on?

Why would he think that your relationship's not real?

It's just Randall being Randall, sir.

He needs a headline.

I'm afraid that's something you must get used to,

if you're around us.

I've heard that Chase has met your parents.

Yes he has.

And I would love for the two of you

to meet them as well,

if you have the time.

Of course. We would love to meet them.

Wouldn't we, Barrington?

Yes, we would.

I have an idea.

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells ♪

♪ Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride ♪

♪ In a one-horse open sleigh! ♪

♪ Jingle bells, Jingle bells Jingle all the way ♪

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh! ♪

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh! ♪

♪ Oh what fun it is to ride in a one-horse open sleigh! ♪

So, Barrington.

Chase tells me you like fishing. - I do.

I haven't gone for,

I can't even remember how many years now.

Probably when we were in Oklahoma.

Well, he speaks very highly of your camping trip.

Maybe when you're all back here in the summer,

we could all go together.

I'd like that.

I kind of thought we'd all be building

one gingerbread house together.

It's kind of hard when we all have a different skill level.

She's competitive. I like it!

You have no idea. - Hey!

I'm afraid Chase has fallen victim

to another one of Georgia's hustles. Really?

Yeah let's just say that the rec center now has a hockey rink.

Ah! - Yeah.

I can't believe you did it. - I know!

We got your parents to make a gingerbread house.

No. I'm not talking about that!

You and your parents got a dinner invite.

That never happens.

You always win this trophy, don't you?

Yeah, I do.

I suspect a French judge.

Are you serious?

Look at my house and look at yours.

Look at the detailing. I won fair and square!

Yeah, I don't know.

I just think mine shows a little more imagination.

There's a certain, je ne sais quoi.

It's a bit of a mess.

Yeah.

I think Zoe would be very disappointed.

Again.

What do you think they're talking about over there?

No way!

McGaffney has destroyed every backer

who's even tried to cover him.

And our defense crushed your quarterback.

My friend, your team is four and eight.

There's no coming back from that.

I know, I know.

What if they actually become friends?

Yeah, that would complicate things.

Yeah.

- Oh! - Come on.

Hey.

I'm sorry man. - Yeah.

Hey, aren't you Georgia Jackson's ex-boyfriend?

Yeah, why?

I'm a reporter, doing an article on her,

a background piece.

What she's like, what kind of person she is.

A feel good piece.

Could I ask you a few questions?

You probably know her better than anyone.

Yeah, I suppose I do.

I mean, were you surprised to find out

she was dating Chase?

Even after refusing to go to their ball?

See, that's the thing. Because it's like

they're making it up, just on the spot.

I wonder why they did that? - I don't know.

Because she was happy when Megan told her that we were engaged.

But then all the sudden, Chase shows up out of nowhere.

Now I hear he's at the community center all the time.

Now that's interesting.

That's really interesting.

All right. Zoe. Okay.

You can open them.

Oh, it's perfect!

It's missing that wow factor that I tried to create, but...

Are you kidding! It's amazing!

Thank you so much.

Oh, and I heard you were the lead animal wrangler.

Yeah...

Zoe had to help me a little bit. Right?

That is true, but you are showing great promise.

Thanks.

I'm afraid we have to get going.

I've got a lot to do before dinner.

Are you sure you have to leave?

Yeah, unfortunately.

Well, I too have to bring this little girl home.

What is that?

A dire donkey.

- Miss Jackson... - Yes?

Do you like Mr. Knightly?

Sure, I guess. Why do you ask?

I know you're only pretending to be dating because he overheard

my uncle tell you that he just got engaged.

They don't miss a beat.

Don't worry, I know it's a secret.

And I promise not to tell anyone,

but I think Mr. Knightly really likes you.

Well, thank you, Zoe, but it is just an arrangement.

I don't think we're going to be seeing much of each other

after Christmas.

You ready?

See you later.

Put your seatbelt on.

I know you're only pretending to be dating

because he overheard my uncle

tell you that he just got engaged.

Gotcha!

I don't have to tell you how

important this dinner is to the merger, do I?

No you don't, sir.

Okay, I'll see you downstairs son.

Brayden!

Our guests arrive in ten minutes.

Good.

You all right?

Yeah. Why?

You must be looking forward to have this

whole merger behind us.

It'll be weird not to see her every day.

Well, maybe it doesn't have to end.

Maybe after the merger, it

could become something real.

Yeah, I don't think so.

I'm sure she can't wait for this to be over.

I can't wait for this be over.

I have a really bad feeling about it.

It's going to be fine. You said they liked each other.

I know. It's just the Knightlys

have dinners with presidents of small countries.

And we make scented candles.

There is nothing wrong with scented candles.

They bring so much joy.

And maybe when this fake relationship is over,

you two could really date.

Right!

And how do you expect me to compete with this?

With what?

Come on! I'm nothing like them.

Ah, Georgia.

If he wanted that he would just have that.

Okay, let's not forget,

he's only with me to close the deal.

Well, you better enjoy every last minute of it

until it's over.

And Georgia, umm...

this is a very impressive collection of magazines

with Chase Knightly's face on them,

for someone who supposedly hates Chase Knightly.

Evie has planned a spectacular menu

for this evening.

Welcome! It's so nice to see you again.

Let me introduce you to the Fortunes.

These are the Jacksons and their daughter, Georgia.

It's very nice to meet you.

So lovely to meet you.

It's lovely to meet you too.

How about I trade you those coats

for a glass of champagne? - That's a good deal.

Follow me, please.

You're here.

I am.

Welcome to our humble abode. - I know.

I'm surprised you'd even want to entertain in this shack.

Well, we're known for being modest.

I think the Fortunes like you more than me.

Really? I don't blame them.

I'd be interested to hear your thoughts

on production moving to China.

Chase wasn't involved in the crafting of that agreement.

Oh. I see.

Perhaps we can benefit from your input in the future.

We've always held that it's the highest honor

to serve the family business.

Yes, sir.

Mrs. Knightly, this looks wonderful. - Thank you, Georgia.

We have a terrific chef from Budapest.

I'll give him your compliments.

But...

I made tonight's dessert, all by myself.

The kitchen staff were a little scared, I think.

I can't wait to taste it.

This wine is actually from one of our vineyards in Italy.

I told you it wasn't over.

I knew you only met Georgia that night.

You orchestrated this lie so Mr. Fortune

wouldn't back out of the merger.

I knew you wouldn't date someone like her.

And she wouldn't date you.

I spoke to her ex-boyfriend.

You want to know what she thinks of all you?

She thinks you're what's wrong with America.

I can't understand why you'd agree to something like this.

I mean, for sure for the new community center, but what

possible circumstances could get him to pitch this idea to you?

Then...

I know you're only pretending to be dating

because he overheard my uncle tell you

that he just got engaged...

I couldn't have come up with anything juicier.

What do you want?

From you? Nothing.

The article will run tomorrow.

Your tarnished image will get even more degraded.

But you...

Give me an exclusive interview

about your week with Chase and

I'll make sure the video link

doesn't get into the article.

You're despicable!

And I can't wait to see you

at the press conference!

In light of this new information,

we've decided this merger is no longer in our best interest.

Mr. Fortune, if I may... - No, we'll be

leaving first thing in the morning.

Whoops.

Escort him out!

I can't believe this.

You lied to my face.

I'm sorry.

He knew how much this meant to me.

Yes, he did.

Then why, why would he do something like this?

Why do you think?

You may not see this, but he was trying to help.

Couldn't he have found a more traditional way to help?

He's got an MBA from Harvard, a law degree from Yale.

Surely he could have come up with something more constructive!

Yes, all that knowledge and nowhere to apply it.

What are you talking about?

Did you even look at his analysis?

No, you didn't.

You'd rather listen to anyone else,

even though they've got half as much knowledge as Chase.

And before you say anything,

yes, I know he's made some bad choices,

but you need to take a look at your part in this.

How are you doing?

I don't know.

I ruined a merger my father spent

an entire year working on.

And,

I plucked a sweet and kind girl from obscurity

and made her into a punchline.

Whatever happens to her is on me.

Look, everything's going to calm down,

maybe not today, or soon, but eventually everything

will go back to normal for her and for you.

Yeah, I don't want things to go back to normal.

If this week has taught me anything,

it's that I want to do something with my life.

Okay.

Okay.

Whatever you need. I'm here.

Thanks.

You know, you've been like a dad to me.

I am not even that old! - You're pretty old.

- I'm an old soul. - You're getting old.

- It's not the same. - It's the wrinkles?

- What? - Yeah.

♪ The smell of the pines filling the air ♪

♪ Folks downtown shopping and snow in your hair ♪

♪ All of the ones that we love are coming home ♪

♪ Kids with their lists for the big man ♪

♪ Won't get much sleep tonight ♪ Wow!

I believe this should happen every time you step on the ice.

Exactly.

Even beginners deserve flowers, right?

♪ I think that this feeling is Christmas ♪

♪ Snow covered trees and the houses alight ♪

She's competitive. I like it!

You have no idea. - Hey!

♪ I think that this feeling is Christmas ♪

♪ It's feeling like Christmas ♪

♪ It's feeling all right ♪

♪ And it could be Christmas tonight ♪

I wish I had read this analysis when you gave it to me.

You were right.

Kevin's ideas, they were short sighted.

He didn't take into account the highly fluctuating

exchange rate, which

if done properly, you can actually take advantage of.

So, what would you do?

Well, I'd combine our buying power like Kevin suggested, but

I'd keep aspects of the manufacturing

in our own countries,

each taking advantage of our own strengths.

So only manufacture the parts that are cost effective? - Yes.

And then the tax credits would offset the premium in the costs,

and we can keep all the jobs in our own countries.

I have an idea.

But I'm going to need your help.

Okay.

Thank you for coming out again, at such a late hour.

I thought I made myself very clear.

You certainly did.

And I suspect that it was

so easy for you to walk away from this merger

because it wasn't a very good deal,

for either of us.

Hmmm?

Earlier you asked Chase what he thought about the merger.

And to be honest, he gave me an analysis months ago

and I didn't read it until tonight.

I'd like you to hear him out.

He's got some great ideas.

What are we waiting for?

Thank you Barrington, for having me back.

It was well worth my time.

Thank you for coming back.

And you, you conduct your business with honor.

You have a bright future ahead of you.

Thank you sir.

I think so too.

Gentlemen...

Yes!

You did it! - No! We did it!

Son, you saved it.

Thanks, dad.

Now go get some rest.

Because we got a big day tomorrow!

Oh, Brayden. Do you happen to have

that business card of that reporter?

Thank you.

I don't think I've seen your father that pleased

since I met him.

You did well.

Thanks.

I just wish I could make it up to Georgia.

Yeah.

Well, thanks to you,

there's a new species of animal in the manger.

Yeah, exactly.

I think I have a crazy idea.

No more crazy ideas, please.

Oh no. This is a good one.

Yeah, we're doing it. Come on!

I don't wanna... - Yeah, well...

Hey. Did you read it?

In the five seconds since you've sent it?

The merger was signed early this morning.

And Chase was named the C.O.O.

That's great. I'm so happy for him.

Okay, there's one more thing.

What's that?

Ah, how fast can you get down here?

Why?

Just get here.

Okay, but I wanna watch the press conference first.

I want to see what Randall has to say.

Randall wasn't there.

That's what I'm trying to tell you.

Thank you.

Oh. Did you not get the new start time?

Sorry about that. - You can't keep me away.

I have the right to report the news. - Yes, of course.

You can print whatever you want about us

because we are news, I suppose.

But, come on man, that recording of Georgia is just sleazy.

It's neither news nor is it newsworthy.

You were using it to bully her.

The whole idea for this relationship was mine.

Print that, if you want.

But I'd be careful.

You and I both know there's a nine year old child

on that video whose parents gave no consent.

So I'm sure you wouldn't post something like that because

you know a lawyer would have no problem bankrupting you and

ending your career over something like this.

And as you may recall Randall,

I am a lawyer.

Ready?

And by the way. She's getting the exclusive.

Sorry Randall. Looks like I have a real story to report.

Who did this?

Brayden and Chase.

When?

They finished it this morning, according to Coach Brown.

It's beautiful.

It doesn't mean anything though.

On what planet?

Georgia...

he did this because he's fallen in love with you!

Have you seen his girlfriends? I'm nothing like them.

Georgia! - Even Randall thinks that

I'm not someone he'd ever date! - Randall?

You're going to go by what Randall said?

Do you like him?

Randall?

No, Chase.

Yeah.

Then go talk to him.

I can't. - Mm, yes you can!

What about...

What? I've got this.

Go!

Thank you. - Yeah!

Yeah, I've got to fix this.

Barrington...

Yes.

What's happened to the lights?

Chase.

He donated them to the community center.

Oh.

I think it's a good idea.

Well, all right then.

Chase...

I know I don't say it often,

but I am proud of you.

Thanks, dad.

Have you talked to her?

There's not much to say.

She probably never wants to see me again and I don't blame her.

I saw you two last night.

And by the way she looks at you,

I don't think that's true.

Your father's right.

You should go talk to her.

We'll hold down the fort here.

Just go!

I don't even know where she is.

It's Christmas Eve.

The community center.

Go get her.

♪ O Christmas tree ♪

♪ O Christmas tree, ♪

♪ How lovely are thy branches ♪

♪ O Christmas tree O Christmas tree, ♪

♪ How lovely are thy branches. ♪

♪ Their pillars all please faithfully ♪

♪ Our trust in God unchangedly ♪

♪ O Christmas tree O Christmas tree ♪

Nikki! - Chase!

What are you doing here? - Is she in there?

No. She's gone to see you.

Chase!

Go get her!

♪ How lovely are thy ♪

♪ branches... ♪

You're here!

I am.

I wanted to talk to you.

Me too.

I went all the way back to the rec center.

- You did? - I did.

Because...

I wanted to tell you that this was

the best Christmas I've ever had.

Asking you to pretend to be my girlfriend was

my best dumb idea ever, because I got to know you.

I'm nothing like the other women you date.

I can't compete with that. - No, you're right.

You're beautiful, kind, smart, passionate.

Georgia, you're the most amazing woman I've ever met.

You have no competition.

So I'm trying to figure out how you got Coach Brown's number.

Oh, so he pitched me an idea and then just gave me his card.

What idea? - Well, you see,

he thought that what this party needed was an emcee.

- Oh no! - Oh yeah.

- What? - Oh yeah...

Oooohhhh!

Hey! Let's give it up for DJ Sam,

he's spitting fire tonight!

Whoah! Are you guys having a good time?

I can't hear you!

Are you having a good time?

All right...

You guys want more?

Whoooo!

DJ... Drop it like it's hot!

♪ Here's to another year over

♪ Come in and make yourself at home ♪

♪ And now that the eve is getting colder, (Colder) ♪

♪ There's no way you're spending it alone ♪

♪ Grab a drink And we'll sing ♪

♪ Jingle bells Till they ring out ♪

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

♪ Raise a glass Make a toast ♪

♪ To the one You love most ♪

♪ I'd hate to see you ♪

♪ Spending Christmas all alone ♪

♪ Tonight's the night, baby ♪

♪ Turn on the lights ♪

♪ If you take a hold of me ♪

♪ Then I won't let you go ♪

♪ It's up to you, baby ♪

♪ Ring out the bells ♪

♪ Before you know it ♪

♪ There'll be dancing in the snow ♪

♪ It's up to you, baby ♪

♪ One drink or two ♪

♪ No winter blues ♪

♪ Cuz I won't let you ♪

♪ Spend this Christmas alone ♪

♪ All I can say is Merry Christmas, (Christmas) ♪

♪ To everybody that we know ♪

♪ Now can you see what's ♪

♪ on my wish list (wish list) ♪