1 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.BZ 2 00:00:02,293 --> 00:00:06,131 {\an8}[MUSIC] 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.BZ 4 00:00:27,610 --> 00:00:30,405 {\an8}Ready to make our Christmas lists? 5 00:00:31,865 --> 00:00:33,199 {\an8}What's wrong, sweetie? 6 00:00:33,700 --> 00:00:34,743 {\an8}Nothing. 7 00:00:34,784 --> 00:00:36,619 {\an8}I know a worried, Emily, when I see her. 8 00:00:37,746 --> 00:00:39,706 {\an8}Sometimes I just feel a little empty at 9 00:00:39,748 --> 00:00:41,541 {\an8}Christmas, because of 10 00:00:41,583 --> 00:00:43,126 {\an8}all the other big families. 11 00:00:43,626 --> 00:00:45,086 {\an8}Like Kat, she has so 12 00:00:45,128 --> 00:00:46,463 {\an8}many brothers and sisters. 13 00:00:46,921 --> 00:00:49,424 {\an8}I know sometimes our family feels small, 14 00:00:49,883 --> 00:00:53,428 {\an8}but I have more love for you than drops 15 00:00:53,470 --> 00:00:55,638 {\an8}in the ocean and sunbeams in the sky. 16 00:00:56,681 --> 00:00:59,684 {\an8}And we'll always have each other. 17 00:01:01,644 --> 00:01:03,313 {\an8}I know what you need. 18 00:01:05,190 --> 00:01:07,400 {\an8}Sometimes there are the worries we can't 19 00:01:07,442 --> 00:01:09,569 {\an8}control, and those we can. 20 00:01:10,445 --> 00:01:12,364 {\an8}For the worries we can't control, like 21 00:01:12,405 --> 00:01:14,741 {\an8}feelin' sad, we'll put 22 00:01:14,783 --> 00:01:18,536 {\an8}them in this worry box. 23 00:01:19,788 --> 00:01:21,206 {\an8}Watch. 24 00:01:21,790 --> 00:01:22,582 {\an8}Worry. 25 00:01:22,832 --> 00:01:24,125 {\an8}Sprinkle. 26 00:01:24,417 --> 00:01:25,251 {\an8}Sealed. 27 00:01:25,293 --> 00:01:25,627 {\an8}In. 28 00:01:25,669 --> 00:01:26,753 {\an8}You try. 29 00:01:28,171 --> 00:01:28,797 {\an8}Sealed. 30 00:01:29,631 --> 00:01:31,466 {\an8}And then we'll let the 31 00:01:31,508 --> 00:01:33,343 {\an8}angels take care of those, okay? 32 00:01:36,680 --> 00:01:41,267 {\an8}Why do I have to make a list for Santa if 33 00:01:41,309 --> 00:01:42,102 {\an8}he knows everything? 34 00:01:43,186 --> 00:01:44,437 {\an8}Oh, well, the lists are just for Santa, 35 00:01:44,479 --> 00:01:46,147 {\an8}sweetie. It's for you as well. 36 00:01:47,315 --> 00:01:49,359 {\an8}I like to think of lists as roadmaps. 37 00:01:49,651 --> 00:01:52,195 {\an8}There are a lot of distractions out 38 00:01:52,237 --> 00:01:54,155 {\an8}there, and lists help you 39 00:01:54,197 --> 00:01:55,865 {\an8}focus on what's important. 40 00:01:57,200 --> 00:01:58,284 {\an8}And you know what's at the top of my 41 00:01:58,326 --> 00:01:59,285 {\an8}Christmas checklist? 42 00:01:59,327 --> 00:02:00,912 {\an8}A new pair of skates? 43 00:02:01,663 --> 00:02:04,290 {\an8}Having fun with my little Gem. 44 00:02:04,708 --> 00:02:06,960 {\an8}Dashing through the snow, on a one-horse 45 00:02:07,002 --> 00:02:09,754 {\an8}open sleigh, over the hills we go, 46 00:02:10,255 --> 00:02:12,465 {\an8}laughing all the way. 47 00:02:36,573 --> 00:02:40,368 [music] 48 00:02:55,383 --> 00:02:57,260 Emily! 49 00:02:57,302 --> 00:02:58,345 Yoo-hoo! 50 00:02:58,386 --> 00:03:00,472 Emily! 51 00:03:00,764 --> 00:03:01,890 Hi, Mrs. Riley. 52 00:03:01,931 --> 00:03:04,768 How are you, my dear? 53 00:03:04,809 --> 00:03:06,978 Oh, silly question. 54 00:03:07,771 --> 00:03:09,689 Sorry, I never know what to say. 55 00:03:10,357 --> 00:03:11,900 I'm fine. 56 00:03:13,318 --> 00:03:14,903 I should really be going and... 57 00:03:16,279 --> 00:03:19,240 Are you thinking of decorating this year? 58 00:03:20,075 --> 00:03:21,910 I don't know, probably not. 59 00:03:22,660 --> 00:03:24,579 Oh, that's a shame. 60 00:03:24,829 --> 00:03:25,872 Your house was always 61 00:03:25,914 --> 00:03:27,415 the brightest on the block. 62 00:03:27,832 --> 00:03:30,627 And this is Candy Cane Lane, after all. 63 00:03:31,961 --> 00:03:33,588 Right. 64 00:03:35,382 --> 00:03:37,509 How could I forget? 65 00:03:40,679 --> 00:03:43,515 Well, look, if you need any help, I'd be 66 00:03:43,556 --> 00:03:45,517 happy to lend a cheerful hand. 67 00:03:45,558 --> 00:03:48,937 It's the happiest time of year. 68 00:03:50,355 --> 00:03:51,398 Right. 69 00:03:53,650 --> 00:03:55,944 The happiest. 70 00:03:57,529 --> 00:04:12,377 [music] 71 00:04:13,670 --> 00:04:16,423 You're out of the pate, so I had to 72 00:04:16,464 --> 00:04:17,549 downgrade to morsels for 73 00:04:17,590 --> 00:04:19,384 Little Muffin, which he hates. 74 00:04:19,676 --> 00:04:22,721 Why don't you have red and green catnip 75 00:04:22,762 --> 00:04:25,432 toys? These yellow ones? 76 00:04:25,890 --> 00:04:27,809 Not Christmassy enough for his stocking. 77 00:04:29,978 --> 00:04:31,396 Oh, cat food's on sale. 78 00:04:32,731 --> 00:04:34,983 Last time you overcharged me 20 cents. 79 00:04:35,025 --> 00:04:36,443 Are you serious right now? You're 80 00:04:36,484 --> 00:04:38,028 actually complaining about 20 cents? 81 00:04:38,653 --> 00:04:40,447 And morsels that don't jive with Muffy 82 00:04:40,488 --> 00:04:42,032 Muffy Muffball's refined palate? 83 00:04:42,657 --> 00:04:43,950 Those things seem pretty insignificant in 84 00:04:43,992 --> 00:04:45,618 the grand scheme of life, don't you think? 85 00:04:45,660 --> 00:04:48,580 While Muffin is enjoying her 86 00:04:48,621 --> 00:04:50,123 catnip-induced Christmas with a stocking 87 00:04:50,165 --> 00:04:52,125 full of red or green or yellow toys, can 88 00:04:52,167 --> 00:04:53,043 cats even see color? 89 00:04:54,127 --> 00:04:54,961 Some of us don't know how we're gonna 90 00:04:55,003 --> 00:04:56,838 make it through the holidays! 91 00:04:58,673 --> 00:05:00,342 I'm sorry. 92 00:05:02,677 --> 00:05:04,471 I'm just gonna put this here. 93 00:05:08,391 --> 00:05:09,017 Whoa, 94 00:05:09,059 --> 00:05:10,352 Sorry, are you okay? 95 00:05:10,935 --> 00:05:12,854 Depends on your definition of okay. 96 00:05:16,858 --> 00:05:19,361 [door opens] 97 00:05:22,906 --> 00:05:31,581 [music] 98 00:05:34,167 --> 00:05:35,794 [door knocks] 99 00:05:40,090 --> 00:05:40,924 Cheryl. 100 00:05:40,965 --> 00:05:42,676 The one and only. Can I come in? 101 00:05:42,717 --> 00:05:45,011 Uh... I guess. 102 00:05:45,887 --> 00:05:47,389 You haven't been answering my calls. 103 00:05:49,516 --> 00:05:51,768 Sorry about that. Now is 104 00:05:51,810 --> 00:05:53,061 actually not a great time. 105 00:05:53,561 --> 00:05:56,606 Really great bones. Excellent 106 00:05:56,648 --> 00:05:58,024 craftsmanship. You have got 107 00:05:58,066 --> 00:06:00,568 quite the asset on your hands. 108 00:06:00,819 --> 00:06:03,697 Now, I completely understand what you're 109 00:06:03,738 --> 00:06:05,699 going through. Losing a 110 00:06:05,740 --> 00:06:07,826 parent can be overwhelming. 111 00:06:09,577 --> 00:06:10,662 That's one word for it. 112 00:06:10,704 --> 00:06:13,039 But when you initially reached out, you 113 00:06:13,081 --> 00:06:15,917 seemed pretty sure you were gonna sell. 114 00:06:16,918 --> 00:06:18,461 I'd say I was more 60-40. 115 00:06:19,087 --> 00:06:20,213 Given that your house is on the famous 116 00:06:20,255 --> 00:06:22,674 Candy Cane Lane, there is no better time 117 00:06:22,716 --> 00:06:24,092 to sell given the holiday season. 118 00:06:24,592 --> 00:06:26,511 Think of the optics. 119 00:06:28,513 --> 00:06:30,557 Look, I appreciate you coming by, and I 120 00:06:30,598 --> 00:06:32,100 know I need to make a decision soon. 121 00:06:32,142 --> 00:06:33,893 The sooner the better. You must be 122 00:06:33,935 --> 00:06:34,769 anxious to get back to 123 00:06:34,811 --> 00:06:36,438 Seattle. Move on with your life. 124 00:06:37,605 --> 00:06:38,606 Moving on would be nice. 125 00:06:38,898 --> 00:06:40,442 Take it from me? A house? 126 00:06:40,692 --> 00:06:42,902 It can really weigh you down. 127 00:06:43,153 --> 00:06:45,071 Seems like strange advice given that 128 00:06:45,113 --> 00:06:46,531 you're a real estate agent. 129 00:06:48,283 --> 00:06:50,994 And a realist. And for real, when you 130 00:06:51,036 --> 00:06:52,245 sell, you will have a nice chunk of 131 00:06:52,287 --> 00:06:53,997 change to open a vegan 132 00:06:54,039 --> 00:06:56,583 cheese shop or make some soap. 133 00:06:56,958 --> 00:06:57,792 Or whatever it is you 134 00:06:57,834 --> 00:06:59,544 Millennials are into these days. 135 00:07:00,628 --> 00:07:01,629 I'm not ready. 136 00:07:02,005 --> 00:07:05,675 Think about it. You have my card. 137 00:07:07,802 --> 00:07:08,803 And it wouldn't hurt to 138 00:07:08,845 --> 00:07:10,764 put up a few decorations. 139 00:07:11,723 --> 00:07:12,849 Tis the season. 140 00:07:13,099 --> 00:07:14,559 Ho, ho, ho. 141 00:07:17,812 --> 00:07:18,897 Tis the season. 142 00:07:19,189 --> 00:07:20,648 Ho, ho, ho. 143 00:07:22,692 --> 00:07:23,860 Cheryl ... 144 00:07:24,944 --> 00:07:26,780 I bring tidings of tamales. 145 00:07:27,697 --> 00:07:28,823 Thanks, Kat. 146 00:07:30,825 --> 00:07:32,243 It's that time of year. I have tamales 147 00:07:32,285 --> 00:07:33,536 coming out of my ears. 148 00:07:36,581 --> 00:07:37,499 Who's Cheryl? 149 00:07:37,999 --> 00:07:38,833 The realtor. 150 00:07:38,875 --> 00:07:40,794 Ah, that's what I thought. 151 00:07:41,086 --> 00:07:42,087 Did you pull the trigger? 152 00:07:42,337 --> 00:07:43,463 Not yet. 153 00:07:43,505 --> 00:07:45,715 Not yet as in not yet but going to or not 154 00:07:45,757 --> 00:07:46,841 yet not in this lifetime. 155 00:07:47,926 --> 00:07:49,177 Honestly, I have no idea. 156 00:07:50,553 --> 00:07:51,763 After mom passed, I thought I couldn't 157 00:07:51,805 --> 00:07:53,807 stay here for another second. But now I 158 00:07:53,848 --> 00:07:55,809 can't decide what sweatpants to wear. 159 00:07:56,685 --> 00:07:58,770 I'm not ready. For any of it. 160 00:07:59,145 --> 00:08:01,147 I'm here for you. You know that, right? 161 00:08:01,773 --> 00:08:02,691 I know. 162 00:08:03,775 --> 00:08:05,652 What you need is a cut in color. Want me 163 00:08:05,694 --> 00:08:07,153 to book us a lady's trip to the salon? 164 00:08:07,696 --> 00:08:09,823 I'm okay. Who am I 165 00:08:09,864 --> 00:08:11,616 trying to impress anyway? 166 00:08:12,367 --> 00:08:13,702 Have you heard from... 167 00:08:14,077 --> 00:08:14,911 Dave? No. 168 00:08:16,955 --> 00:08:18,206 I'm not surprised. 169 00:08:20,166 --> 00:08:21,668 I'm pretty sure when he said take a 170 00:08:21,710 --> 00:08:22,544 break, he was just too 171 00:08:22,585 --> 00:08:23,878 scared to say break up. 172 00:08:24,087 --> 00:08:26,256 You did say you two were growing apart. 173 00:08:27,090 --> 00:08:28,842 You should just take this space as an 174 00:08:28,883 --> 00:08:29,926 opportunity for you to 175 00:08:29,968 --> 00:08:31,052 figure out what you want. 176 00:08:32,220 --> 00:08:33,138 Still, would have been 177 00:08:33,179 --> 00:08:34,806 nice to at least get flowers. 178 00:08:34,848 --> 00:08:36,182 At least. 179 00:08:37,058 --> 00:08:37,976 Are you still going to 180 00:08:38,018 --> 00:08:39,310 that grief support group? 181 00:08:40,228 --> 00:08:41,312 Why not? 182 00:08:42,355 --> 00:08:44,691 Honestly, I'm cried out. I think I'm 183 00:08:44,733 --> 00:08:46,776 clinically dehydrated. 184 00:08:49,195 --> 00:08:51,364 I gotta go. I gotta go grocery shopping 185 00:08:51,406 --> 00:08:53,283 and then pick up the dry cleaning and 186 00:08:53,324 --> 00:08:54,784 then go get the boys from hockey. 187 00:08:54,826 --> 00:08:56,578 I don't know how you do it all. And now 188 00:08:56,619 --> 00:08:58,038 you have me to look after. 189 00:08:58,788 --> 00:09:00,707 Caffeine and sugar, baby. 190 00:09:01,332 --> 00:09:02,834 Call me if you need anything. 191 00:09:03,335 --> 00:09:04,085 I will. 192 00:09:04,711 --> 00:09:07,005 No, you won't. That's why 193 00:09:07,047 --> 00:09:08,715 I keep checking in on you. 194 00:09:09,632 --> 00:09:10,258 Love you. 195 00:09:10,300 --> 00:09:11,926 Love you. 196 00:09:25,899 --> 00:09:27,359 Okay, Mom. 197 00:09:27,984 --> 00:09:30,653 If you're watching over me... 198 00:09:32,822 --> 00:09:34,157 Please give me a sign. 199 00:09:41,748 --> 00:09:50,882 [music] 200 00:09:52,050 --> 00:09:53,718 We have already talked about 201 00:09:53,760 --> 00:09:55,637 it in hundreds of times 202 00:09:55,679 --> 00:09:58,264 We have talked about this so much that 203 00:09:58,306 --> 00:09:59,140 I'm beginning to read 204 00:09:59,182 --> 00:10:00,892 divorce legalese in my sleep. 205 00:10:02,477 --> 00:10:04,229 Yes, we want this. 206 00:10:05,480 --> 00:10:06,981 Okay, and it would be great if you could 207 00:10:07,023 --> 00:10:09,317 have it signed and done before Christmas. 208 00:10:10,026 --> 00:10:11,027 It's not going to ruin 209 00:10:11,069 --> 00:10:12,904 Christmas. Don't be so dramatic. 210 00:10:13,488 --> 00:10:15,323 I have to leave now my meeting's here. 211 00:10:16,825 --> 00:10:18,827 Tim? Tim, don't start with me. 212 00:10:19,828 --> 00:10:24,416 Next time you can just pick up an 213 00:10:24,457 --> 00:10:25,375 extension if you 214 00:10:25,417 --> 00:10:26,835 like. Get the full story. 215 00:10:27,752 --> 00:10:29,295 I just didn't want to interrupt. 216 00:10:29,754 --> 00:10:32,132 Don't worry. I never had a personal life 217 00:10:32,173 --> 00:10:34,092 before. Why start one now? 218 00:10:34,759 --> 00:10:37,053 Come on in Noah; take a seat. 219 00:10:42,350 --> 00:10:43,351 You okay? 220 00:10:43,393 --> 00:10:45,145 Of course. Why wouldn't I be? 221 00:10:45,895 --> 00:10:47,772 Divorce is kind of a big deal. 222 00:10:48,732 --> 00:10:49,983 It's part of life. In a 223 00:10:50,025 --> 00:10:52,318 yang, light and dark, etc. etc. 224 00:10:53,111 --> 00:10:54,154 Sometimes love ain't 225 00:10:54,195 --> 00:10:55,989 enough. There's a song about it. 226 00:10:56,197 --> 00:10:57,407 Love makes the world go round. There's a 227 00:10:57,449 --> 00:10:59,701 song about that too. 228 00:11:00,035 --> 00:11:01,036 Maybe. 229 00:11:01,411 --> 00:11:03,747 I really liked Tim. 230 00:11:04,330 --> 00:11:05,248 He seemed like the only one that 231 00:11:05,290 --> 00:11:07,334 could get you to slow down. 232 00:11:09,127 --> 00:11:11,296 Maybe you should have married the guy. 233 00:11:12,213 --> 00:11:14,424 The plight of the snowy egret. 234 00:11:15,216 --> 00:11:16,760 Yeah, I'm hoping it'll get people to take 235 00:11:16,801 --> 00:11:18,053 climate change seriously. 236 00:11:18,094 --> 00:11:19,179 Did you know that the destruction of the 237 00:11:19,220 --> 00:11:20,180 habitat is the greatest 238 00:11:20,221 --> 00:11:21,931 threat to their entire existence? 239 00:11:21,973 --> 00:11:24,017 While I appreciate your enthusiasm for 240 00:11:24,059 --> 00:11:26,853 our feathered friends, what I need now 241 00:11:26,895 --> 00:11:28,730 are Christmas stories. 242 00:11:28,772 --> 00:11:31,149 Hard-warming, tear-jerking, love-filled 243 00:11:31,191 --> 00:11:33,818 stories that will go viral and spread 244 00:11:33,860 --> 00:11:36,237 faster than a sourdough recipe on TikTok. 245 00:11:37,822 --> 00:11:39,032 What do you have 246 00:11:39,074 --> 00:11:40,283 against Christmas stories? 247 00:11:40,575 --> 00:11:43,370 Just not my thing. I like writing 248 00:11:43,411 --> 00:11:46,081 articles with substance. 249 00:11:47,290 --> 00:11:49,876 Not about the lights on Candy Cane Lane 250 00:11:49,918 --> 00:11:52,128 or the Great Christmas Bake Off. 251 00:11:52,545 --> 00:11:54,381 You wrote that piece on grief in the holiday 252 00:11:54,422 --> 00:11:55,799 season a while back. 253 00:11:55,840 --> 00:11:57,842 Yeah, but it wasn't a fluff piece. That 254 00:11:57,884 --> 00:12:00,512 was about how the holidays affect people 255 00:12:00,553 --> 00:12:02,263 that have suffered loss. 256 00:12:02,305 --> 00:12:06,309 Noah, you're a good writer. Even a great 257 00:12:06,351 --> 00:12:10,188 one. But you have to focus. Freelance is 258 00:12:10,230 --> 00:12:12,315 fine for a while, but you can't build 259 00:12:12,357 --> 00:12:14,234 your career on that alone. 260 00:12:14,484 --> 00:12:16,361 Thank you. I think. 261 00:12:16,945 --> 00:12:19,364 There's a position opening up for a staff 262 00:12:19,406 --> 00:12:21,449 writer in the Metro section. I'd like to 263 00:12:21,491 --> 00:12:23,827 put your name forward for the job. 264 00:12:23,868 --> 00:12:26,079 But you have to prove to 265 00:12:26,121 --> 00:12:27,455 me that you're versatile. 266 00:12:27,497 --> 00:12:28,873 Mary, I'm versatile. 267 00:12:28,915 --> 00:12:31,084 Bring me an inspirational Christmas 268 00:12:31,126 --> 00:12:33,211 story, something we've never seen before, 269 00:12:33,253 --> 00:12:36,047 something that will bring hope to people 270 00:12:36,089 --> 00:12:37,924 in these trying times. 271 00:12:38,466 --> 00:12:40,927 You bring me something like that, and the 272 00:12:40,969 --> 00:12:43,013 staff position is as good as yours. 273 00:12:45,098 --> 00:12:47,559 Thank you, Mary. I will not let you down. 274 00:12:47,976 --> 00:12:51,271 I know you won't. I'm going to dazzle you 275 00:12:51,312 --> 00:12:52,939 in so much Christmas cheer, you're going 276 00:12:52,981 --> 00:12:54,816 to thank Santa wrote it himself. 277 00:12:55,066 --> 00:12:58,361 Cute. Oh, and Noah, I need that in three 278 00:12:58,403 --> 00:13:00,363 weeks for the Christmas edition. 279 00:13:00,405 --> 00:13:01,823 You got it. 280 00:13:05,660 --> 00:13:15,837 [MUSIC] 281 00:13:15,879 --> 00:13:26,014 [MUSIC] 282 00:13:29,893 --> 00:13:32,354 This is impossible. What is... 283 00:13:33,605 --> 00:13:35,982 Isaiah, hey. It's this article I'm 284 00:13:36,024 --> 00:13:37,942 working on. I'm stuck. 285 00:13:37,984 --> 00:13:39,527 Have you run out of ideas 286 00:13:39,569 --> 00:13:41,529 on how to save the world? 287 00:13:41,571 --> 00:13:44,908 It's an assignment Mary gave me. She's 288 00:13:44,949 --> 00:13:46,242 basically handed me a full-time staff 289 00:13:46,284 --> 00:13:47,494 position if I could get it right. 290 00:13:48,161 --> 00:13:49,579 No pressure. 291 00:13:50,246 --> 00:13:53,541 Exactly. It's one of those heartwarming 292 00:13:53,583 --> 00:13:55,960 Christmas fluff pieces. 293 00:13:56,169 --> 00:13:57,879 Ah, your favorite. 294 00:13:58,129 --> 00:13:59,923 Yeah. You'll figure it out. 295 00:14:00,173 --> 00:14:02,884 If you want the staff position, that is. 296 00:14:03,134 --> 00:14:07,055 I do. Be a good step in the stone for me. 297 00:14:07,347 --> 00:14:09,140 Anyways, how's work? 298 00:14:09,182 --> 00:14:10,308 Fine. 299 00:14:10,350 --> 00:14:11,351 Isn't that good? 300 00:14:11,393 --> 00:14:13,395 It is what it is. It means to an end. 301 00:14:15,230 --> 00:14:16,981 Aren't you supposed to be at Dad's? 302 00:14:17,023 --> 00:14:19,567 No, that's tomorrow night. Why? Are you 303 00:14:19,609 --> 00:14:20,610 actually going to come? 304 00:14:22,320 --> 00:14:23,571 Especially not now. I've 305 00:14:23,613 --> 00:14:25,699 got to work on this article. 306 00:14:25,740 --> 00:14:27,659 Sure. I haven't heard that one before. 307 00:14:27,701 --> 00:14:30,328 I'm a writer, okay? It's what I do, I 308 00:14:30,370 --> 00:14:33,331 write. And especially not with this one. 309 00:14:33,373 --> 00:14:34,541 The stakes are way too 310 00:14:34,582 --> 00:14:36,918 high. It's got to be perfect. 311 00:14:58,732 --> 00:15:00,650 [sighs] 312 00:15:00,692 --> 00:15:03,653 Okay, angels. Time to 313 00:15:03,695 --> 00:15:06,448 take care of all my worries. 314 00:15:08,116 --> 00:15:18,084 [music] 315 00:15:18,126 --> 00:15:24,632 [music] 316 00:15:40,607 --> 00:15:44,361 My sweet Gem. If you're reading this, it 317 00:15:44,402 --> 00:15:46,237 unfortunately means that I won't be with 318 00:15:46,279 --> 00:15:47,405 you this Christmas, 319 00:15:47,447 --> 00:15:50,450 despite how badly I wanted to be. 320 00:15:51,326 --> 00:15:53,787 I know you'll be sad. So I created a 321 00:15:53,828 --> 00:15:55,622 Christmas checklist. You 322 00:15:55,663 --> 00:15:56,748 know how I am with lists. 323 00:15:57,415 --> 00:15:58,667 That I do. 324 00:15:59,334 --> 00:16:01,086 Of twelve things that I want you to do 325 00:16:01,127 --> 00:16:04,130 before Christmas. Check them off as you 326 00:16:04,172 --> 00:16:05,632 complete them, and you don't have to do 327 00:16:05,674 --> 00:16:07,634 them in any particular order. 328 00:16:07,676 --> 00:16:09,636 Just make sure that you 329 00:16:09,678 --> 00:16:12,764 finish all twelve activities. 330 00:16:12,806 --> 00:16:14,015 The twelfth activity will 331 00:16:14,057 --> 00:16:16,017 come to you on Christmas Eve. 332 00:16:16,059 --> 00:16:17,310 Mom, I can't. 333 00:16:17,644 --> 00:16:19,479 I can hear you saying that you can't do 334 00:16:19,521 --> 00:16:22,816 this, but you can. You're so strong, my 335 00:16:22,857 --> 00:16:25,110 Gem. You've overcome any 336 00:16:25,151 --> 00:16:27,487 obstacle you ever faced. 337 00:16:28,238 --> 00:16:29,572 I'm so proud of you. 338 00:16:29,614 --> 00:16:32,534 I know you'll tackle this challenge 339 00:16:32,575 --> 00:16:34,494 head-on, and that you'll find joy in the 340 00:16:34,536 --> 00:16:36,705 process. Trust me, 341 00:16:37,163 --> 00:16:39,374 mothers are always right. 342 00:16:39,833 --> 00:16:41,668 Please complete all of the items on the 343 00:16:41,710 --> 00:16:44,671 Christmas checklist. It's all I ask. 344 00:16:45,755 --> 00:16:49,092 I love you to the moon and back. All my 345 00:16:49,134 --> 00:16:51,720 love, forever and always. Mom. 346 00:16:53,179 --> 00:16:54,264 Donate jackets and 347 00:16:54,305 --> 00:16:56,641 clothes. Go on a wintery adventure. 348 00:16:58,643 --> 00:17:05,400 [music] 349 00:17:06,818 --> 00:17:08,695 Okay, I'll do one thing. 350 00:17:36,431 --> 00:17:48,610 [music] 351 00:17:52,530 --> 00:17:54,699 Oh, oh, I'm sorry. I 352 00:17:54,741 --> 00:17:56,284 didn't see you there. 353 00:17:56,618 --> 00:17:59,204 Hey, it's you. 354 00:17:59,788 --> 00:18:01,498 I'd ask if you're okay, but if I recall 355 00:18:01,539 --> 00:18:03,249 correctly, that's a touchy subject. 356 00:18:03,458 --> 00:18:05,585 Right. Sorry about that. 357 00:18:06,294 --> 00:18:08,505 All in the past. 358 00:18:09,297 --> 00:18:13,176 It's a lot of coats. I'm Noah, by the way. 359 00:18:13,927 --> 00:18:15,470 Emily. 360 00:18:16,680 --> 00:18:19,307 So what's the occasion for the closet 361 00:18:19,349 --> 00:18:22,519 purge? Is it Marie Kondo? Are you early 362 00:18:22,560 --> 00:18:24,604 spring cleaning? Are you moving? 363 00:18:24,646 --> 00:18:26,231 You ask a lot of questions. 364 00:18:26,272 --> 00:18:28,817 I can't help but work hazard. Here, let 365 00:18:28,858 --> 00:18:29,776 me help you with that. 366 00:18:29,818 --> 00:18:31,820 Thank you. 367 00:18:38,243 --> 00:18:39,494 Thanks for your help. 368 00:18:40,286 --> 00:18:42,580 My pleasure. So I gotta ask, what brought 369 00:18:42,622 --> 00:18:44,541 you to the co-drive today? 370 00:18:44,833 --> 00:18:46,584 I'm here from the Ivywood Gazette. I'm 371 00:18:46,626 --> 00:18:48,628 doing an article about... 372 00:18:48,670 --> 00:18:52,298 It's about giving the spirit of giving 373 00:18:52,340 --> 00:18:54,634 and what makes people want to give and 374 00:18:54,676 --> 00:18:57,262 how it impacts the community. 375 00:18:57,846 --> 00:18:58,596 Are you sure? You 376 00:18:58,638 --> 00:18:59,639 don't sound too convinced. 377 00:18:59,681 --> 00:19:01,433 It's a work in progress. 378 00:19:01,474 --> 00:19:02,976 I'm afraid my reasons aren't as 379 00:19:03,018 --> 00:19:05,895 altruistic. I'm doing it for a checklist. 380 00:19:06,730 --> 00:19:07,605 A checklist? 381 00:19:07,647 --> 00:19:08,940 It's a long story. 382 00:19:09,357 --> 00:19:10,859 I've got the time. 383 00:19:12,360 --> 00:19:15,655 My mom died recently on November 11. 384 00:19:16,906 --> 00:19:18,033 I'm sorry to hear that. 385 00:19:18,074 --> 00:19:21,828 It's okay. Actually, it's not okay, but 386 00:19:21,870 --> 00:19:23,371 that's just the easiest 387 00:19:23,413 --> 00:19:25,540 thing to say sometimes. 388 00:19:25,957 --> 00:19:28,543 I get it. I lost my mom a few years back 389 00:19:28,585 --> 00:19:31,504 around Christmas. So now I don't even 390 00:19:31,546 --> 00:19:33,631 really lean into the Christmas thing. 391 00:19:33,882 --> 00:19:35,467 A checklist doesn't really give me that 392 00:19:35,508 --> 00:19:38,219 option. It's a list of things I have to 393 00:19:38,261 --> 00:19:40,221 complete before Christmas. 394 00:19:40,555 --> 00:19:41,681 She left it for me. It 395 00:19:41,723 --> 00:19:43,391 was her final request. 396 00:19:43,683 --> 00:19:44,434 That's a nice way to 397 00:19:44,476 --> 00:19:45,477 stay connected to her. 398 00:19:46,644 --> 00:19:48,605 Sure. Except the last thing I want to do 399 00:19:48,646 --> 00:19:50,690 right now is decorate the 400 00:19:50,732 --> 00:19:53,568 house or pick up a new hobby. 401 00:19:54,903 --> 00:19:56,529 Well, you already donated the clothes, so 402 00:19:56,571 --> 00:19:57,447 I guess that's part of 403 00:19:57,489 --> 00:19:58,656 the list, I would imagine? 404 00:19:58,698 --> 00:19:59,532 It was. 405 00:20:00,867 --> 00:20:02,327 Can't be that bad. 406 00:20:03,703 --> 00:20:04,913 Aren't journalists supposed to remain 407 00:20:04,954 --> 00:20:06,873 objective? It sounds like 408 00:20:06,915 --> 00:20:08,416 you're taking my mom's side. 409 00:20:08,708 --> 00:20:10,710 I disagree. This is 410 00:20:10,752 --> 00:20:12,420 partial to a good story. 411 00:20:14,297 --> 00:20:15,298 You know what? 412 00:20:15,674 --> 00:20:18,259 This is a great story. 413 00:20:18,927 --> 00:20:20,470 Oh, I don't think so. 414 00:20:21,054 --> 00:20:22,764 It's pretty personal. 415 00:20:23,682 --> 00:20:24,683 Sometimes those are the best ones to 416 00:20:24,724 --> 00:20:26,851 share. Don't you feel better after 417 00:20:26,893 --> 00:20:28,353 talking to me about it? 418 00:20:28,687 --> 00:20:29,813 Yes, but that's because you tricked me 419 00:20:29,854 --> 00:20:31,272 with your journalistic charm. 420 00:20:31,648 --> 00:20:32,941 I didn't know that was the thing. 421 00:20:32,982 --> 00:20:35,527 It is. You have it. 422 00:20:36,403 --> 00:20:38,446 I gotta be honest with you. I'm actually 423 00:20:38,488 --> 00:20:40,657 a freelance journalist, and I gotta find 424 00:20:40,699 --> 00:20:42,742 this amazing, viral story 425 00:20:42,784 --> 00:20:44,452 that'll blow my editor's mind. 426 00:20:44,661 --> 00:20:47,288 So I can land this promotion. 427 00:20:47,789 --> 00:20:50,583 I really think that this is that story. 428 00:20:50,959 --> 00:20:53,044 The spirit of giving isn't gonna cut it. 429 00:20:53,795 --> 00:20:55,964 It's not special. 430 00:20:56,631 --> 00:20:59,801 What you're doing, that's special. 431 00:21:00,635 --> 00:21:02,804 I appreciate that, but I 432 00:21:02,846 --> 00:21:05,056 just can't. It's too soon. 433 00:21:05,598 --> 00:21:08,059 Okay. Yeah, I get it. I don't want to 434 00:21:08,101 --> 00:21:10,645 push, but, you know, I had to try. 435 00:21:11,521 --> 00:21:13,314 Thank you again for your help with the 436 00:21:13,356 --> 00:21:15,400 coats I should be going. 437 00:21:15,817 --> 00:21:18,361 Nice bumping into you, Emily. 438 00:21:21,906 --> 00:21:22,824 Hey, wait. 439 00:21:24,826 --> 00:21:26,536 Can I help you with the checklist? 440 00:21:26,578 --> 00:21:28,413 Why would you want to do that? 441 00:21:28,621 --> 00:21:29,414 Well, you said there's 442 00:21:29,456 --> 00:21:30,832 things you don't want to do. 443 00:21:31,374 --> 00:21:32,208 Maybe if you did them with 444 00:21:32,250 --> 00:21:33,501 someone else, it'd be easier. 445 00:21:33,835 --> 00:21:34,794 And to be honest with you, I could really 446 00:21:34,836 --> 00:21:35,962 use the Christmas cheer. 447 00:21:37,505 --> 00:21:38,631 Promise me it's not 448 00:21:38,673 --> 00:21:40,091 for your story. 449 00:21:40,133 --> 00:21:41,384 It would be completely 450 00:21:41,426 --> 00:21:43,636 off the record, Emily. 451 00:21:44,471 --> 00:21:45,722 I promise. 452 00:21:46,181 --> 00:21:47,891 I'll think about it. 453 00:21:48,391 --> 00:21:52,020 Okay. Hey, let me give you my card. 454 00:21:53,104 --> 00:21:54,606 And I'm also really good with a staple 455 00:21:54,647 --> 00:21:56,524 gun, too. I'm just saying. 456 00:21:56,900 --> 00:21:59,903 I'll keep that in mind. 457 00:22:00,695 --> 00:22:01,905 Okay. 458 00:22:05,200 --> 00:22:08,828 [music] 459 00:22:09,704 --> 00:22:10,997 How's work coming? 460 00:22:12,040 --> 00:22:13,124 It's fine. 461 00:22:14,042 --> 00:22:16,586 You dating? Using those apps? 462 00:22:16,878 --> 00:22:19,798 Dad, can we just decorate the tree and 463 00:22:19,839 --> 00:22:21,675 talk about sports like we always do? 464 00:22:22,133 --> 00:22:24,386 My apologies. 465 00:22:24,844 --> 00:22:26,429 A man must know what's 466 00:22:26,471 --> 00:22:28,390 happening in his son's lives. 467 00:22:28,431 --> 00:22:30,016 Just know that they're happy. 468 00:22:30,058 --> 00:22:32,018 Everything's fine, Dad. I'm doing okay. 469 00:22:33,520 --> 00:22:34,896 You don't have to worry about me. 470 00:22:35,438 --> 00:22:36,564 Yeah, it's just your 471 00:22:36,606 --> 00:22:37,941 brother I have to worry about. 472 00:22:37,982 --> 00:22:39,150 Here we go... 473 00:22:39,192 --> 00:22:40,777 Well, I'm just wondering when he's going 474 00:22:40,819 --> 00:22:42,696 to quit fooling around 475 00:22:42,737 --> 00:22:44,114 with all that writing stuff. 476 00:22:44,155 --> 00:22:46,741 Well, actually, he's up for his staff 477 00:22:46,783 --> 00:22:48,827 position at the Gazette. 478 00:22:49,744 --> 00:22:50,912 Really? 479 00:22:54,708 --> 00:23:00,463 Well, thanks for sharing the good news. 480 00:23:01,589 --> 00:23:02,924 What's the catch? 481 00:23:03,508 --> 00:23:05,802 No catch, really. I mean, apart from 482 00:23:05,844 --> 00:23:06,678 writing a knockout 483 00:23:06,720 --> 00:23:08,471 article to win the promotion, 484 00:23:08,763 --> 00:23:09,681 I don't know. Let's just 485 00:23:09,723 --> 00:23:12,058 hope he doesn't mess it up. 486 00:23:12,517 --> 00:23:13,143 Dad. 487 00:23:14,477 --> 00:23:17,897 [MUSIC] When the gathering has begun and concerns 488 00:23:17,939 --> 00:23:21,860 are down to one, should we clean up or 489 00:23:21,901 --> 00:23:24,112 have fun for a while? 490 00:23:26,781 --> 00:23:29,909 [MUSIC] There's a sweet, sweet stillness there in 491 00:23:29,951 --> 00:23:32,454 the quiet Christmas air. 492 00:23:32,871 --> 00:23:34,164 May you find yourself 493 00:23:34,205 --> 00:23:36,916 laughing all the while. 494 00:23:37,792 --> 00:23:38,918 Hey, what's up? 495 00:23:39,711 --> 00:23:41,838 Are you okay? 496 00:23:43,131 --> 00:23:44,507 I got a sign. 497 00:23:44,549 --> 00:23:48,219 What? You did? I didn't actually believe 498 00:23:48,261 --> 00:23:49,262 all that stuff. I was 499 00:23:49,304 --> 00:23:50,680 just being supportive. 500 00:23:51,139 --> 00:23:52,140 Mom left me something in the 501 00:23:52,182 --> 00:23:54,893 worry box. Total Ruby move. 502 00:23:55,185 --> 00:23:56,811 It's a checklist of things I have to 503 00:23:56,853 --> 00:23:57,896 complete before Christmas. 504 00:23:58,730 --> 00:23:59,773 Your mom and her 505 00:23:59,814 --> 00:24:02,150 lists! What kinds of things? 506 00:24:02,859 --> 00:24:03,902 Mostly stuff that we 507 00:24:03,943 --> 00:24:05,195 would have done together. 508 00:24:05,862 --> 00:24:08,490 That's really nice, Emily. 509 00:24:10,617 --> 00:24:13,620 It is, and it's hard. 510 00:24:14,204 --> 00:24:15,205 It's all part of the 511 00:24:15,246 --> 00:24:17,582 process. Just take it day by day. 512 00:24:18,833 --> 00:24:19,959 I did do one easy thing 513 00:24:20,001 --> 00:24:22,253 today. And I met this guy. 514 00:24:23,588 --> 00:24:26,049 Say what? Way to bury the lead. 515 00:24:27,050 --> 00:24:29,260 Funny enough, he is a journalist. 516 00:24:30,011 --> 00:24:31,596 Tell me more. 517 00:24:31,638 --> 00:24:33,014 Kat, Dave and I haven't 518 00:24:33,056 --> 00:24:34,641 even totally broken up. 519 00:24:34,683 --> 00:24:36,559 The last thing I need right now is a 520 00:24:36,601 --> 00:24:38,645 romantic distraction. 521 00:24:38,895 --> 00:24:39,938 However... 522 00:24:40,230 --> 00:24:42,816 There's always a but with you. 523 00:24:42,857 --> 00:24:45,151 He offered to help with the checklist. 524 00:24:46,027 --> 00:24:46,986 At first he wanted to 525 00:24:47,028 --> 00:24:48,780 write a story about it. 526 00:24:48,822 --> 00:24:49,572 Oh? 527 00:24:49,614 --> 00:24:51,700 But that's not happening. 528 00:24:54,035 --> 00:24:55,829 But he still wants to help. 529 00:24:56,913 --> 00:24:58,123 I don't know why. 530 00:24:58,164 --> 00:24:59,874 Part of me wants him to. 531 00:25:01,584 --> 00:25:02,252 I don't know why. I 532 00:25:02,293 --> 00:25:03,044 don't even know the guy. 533 00:25:03,253 --> 00:25:05,088 W.W.R.D. 534 00:25:06,047 --> 00:25:07,298 What Would Ruby Do? 535 00:25:07,924 --> 00:25:08,842 That's the whole point of 536 00:25:08,883 --> 00:25:10,552 this checklist, isn't it? 537 00:25:10,593 --> 00:25:13,096 So? What would Ruby do? 538 00:25:14,723 --> 00:25:15,932 She wouldn't hesitate. 539 00:25:16,224 --> 00:25:18,727 Exactly. Call him now. 540 00:25:18,935 --> 00:25:20,228 It's late. 541 00:25:21,021 --> 00:25:24,733 8:30! No more excuses! WWRD girl. 542 00:25:26,067 --> 00:25:27,152 Boys, you don't need to 543 00:25:27,193 --> 00:25:28,987 get out every single bowl! 544 00:25:30,155 --> 00:25:31,781 I gotta I go. 545 00:25:32,032 --> 00:25:33,116 I promised the boys we'd 546 00:25:33,158 --> 00:25:34,325 make Christmas cookies. 547 00:25:34,743 --> 00:25:35,285 Boys! 548 00:25:37,120 --> 00:25:47,130 [music] 549 00:25:47,172 --> 00:25:58,016 [music] 550 00:25:58,058 --> 00:26:00,727 C'mon, let me in, this thing is heavy! 551 00:26:00,769 --> 00:26:01,811 Kat! 552 00:26:02,437 --> 00:26:04,105 You scared me. 553 00:26:09,694 --> 00:26:11,654 Since when do you lock the door? 554 00:26:12,280 --> 00:26:13,615 You should just give me a key. 555 00:26:13,823 --> 00:26:14,866 I wanted to help inspire 556 00:26:14,908 --> 00:26:15,950 you with the checklist. 557 00:26:16,743 --> 00:26:17,869 And I think you need 558 00:26:17,911 --> 00:26:19,204 something living in here. 559 00:26:20,205 --> 00:26:24,834 I'm sorry. You know what I mean. 560 00:26:24,876 --> 00:26:25,835 It's okay. You don't have 561 00:26:25,877 --> 00:26:27,629 to walk on egg shells around me 562 00:26:28,171 --> 00:26:29,297 You're still wearing your pajamas? 563 00:26:30,131 --> 00:26:31,675 Don't pajama shame me. 564 00:26:32,217 --> 00:26:33,343 These are my day pajamas. 565 00:26:33,760 --> 00:26:34,427 Then I don't want to 566 00:26:34,469 --> 00:26:35,345 see your night pajamas. 567 00:26:36,763 --> 00:26:37,764 You know, you don't need to keep coming 568 00:26:37,806 --> 00:26:38,848 over and checking on me 569 00:26:38,890 --> 00:26:39,808 and bringing me things. 570 00:26:40,308 --> 00:26:41,226 Although you can bring me 571 00:26:41,267 --> 00:26:42,435 some pozole if you're making it. 572 00:26:42,477 --> 00:26:43,395 It's not Christmas 573 00:26:43,436 --> 00:26:45,063 without pozole, my friend. 574 00:26:45,772 --> 00:26:48,817 And no, I don't need to. I want to. 575 00:26:50,360 --> 00:26:51,861 Thanks, Kat. 576 00:26:52,737 --> 00:26:54,406 So, did you call that guy? 577 00:26:55,990 --> 00:26:56,866 Why not? 578 00:26:57,075 --> 00:26:58,118 I thought about it. 579 00:26:58,743 --> 00:26:59,160 And? 580 00:27:00,245 --> 00:27:01,788 It feels weird to ask a complete stranger 581 00:27:01,830 --> 00:27:03,331 to do something so personal. 582 00:27:03,998 --> 00:27:05,166 Have you Googled him? 583 00:27:05,875 --> 00:27:06,376 No. 584 00:27:07,127 --> 00:27:08,128 Amateur hour? He's not a 585 00:27:08,169 --> 00:27:09,671 stranger if you Google him. 586 00:27:10,005 --> 00:27:10,755 Come on! 587 00:27:11,131 --> 00:27:12,048 Catalina! 588 00:27:14,009 --> 00:27:15,135 I do this all the time 589 00:27:15,176 --> 00:27:16,720 to vet Peter's employees. 590 00:27:17,053 --> 00:27:17,887 You're a cyberstalker? 591 00:27:18,847 --> 00:27:19,764 I like to think of 592 00:27:19,806 --> 00:27:21,433 myself as Catalina P.I. 593 00:27:22,767 --> 00:27:23,893 What's his name? 594 00:27:24,352 --> 00:27:26,187 Noah Carver. 595 00:27:28,481 --> 00:27:31,317 Try adding the Ivywood Gazette 596 00:27:33,945 --> 00:27:36,239 Look at all the articles he's written. 597 00:27:36,948 --> 00:27:38,950 Be kind to bees. 598 00:27:40,827 --> 00:27:42,078 Fostering saves lives. 599 00:27:42,954 --> 00:27:45,040 Look, grief can make you a Grinch. 600 00:27:46,875 --> 00:27:48,918 When the wave of grief pummels over you, 601 00:27:48,960 --> 00:27:51,087 it can make you feel angry and irritable 602 00:27:51,129 --> 00:27:53,006 and do things you wouldn't normally do. 603 00:27:53,381 --> 00:27:55,216 See? He totally gets 604 00:27:55,258 --> 00:27:56,343 where you're coming from. 605 00:27:56,384 --> 00:27:58,428 And he's super cute. 606 00:27:59,012 --> 00:28:00,096 He must have written this around the time 607 00:28:00,138 --> 00:28:01,723 he lost his own mom. 608 00:28:01,890 --> 00:28:03,016 I think it's fate. 609 00:28:03,266 --> 00:28:04,309 Call him! 610 00:28:04,559 --> 00:28:05,810 And then get him to help with... 611 00:28:06,936 --> 00:28:08,438 What's the next thing on the list? 612 00:28:08,897 --> 00:28:10,023 Decorate the house. 613 00:28:10,231 --> 00:28:11,358 Perfect. 614 00:28:11,399 --> 00:28:12,734 And then do the tree while you're at it. 615 00:28:14,402 --> 00:28:15,945 There's just one problem. 616 00:28:21,242 --> 00:28:22,202 No more excuses. 617 00:28:22,952 --> 00:28:23,953 Call him. 618 00:28:24,579 --> 00:28:26,247 I've been thinking about it. 619 00:28:27,582 --> 00:28:30,293 It's okay to have fun, you know. 620 00:28:32,212 --> 00:28:34,255 I'm not sure I'm ready for fun. 621 00:28:40,970 --> 00:28:42,514 You will be. 622 00:28:43,598 --> 00:28:45,266 I'll call you tomorrow. 623 00:29:02,534 --> 00:29:05,370 Here goes nothing. 624 00:29:23,972 --> 00:29:33,940 [music] 625 00:29:33,982 --> 00:29:41,489 [music] 626 00:30:12,145 --> 00:30:14,564 [phone rings] 627 00:30:15,565 --> 00:30:17,984 Hello? 628 00:30:30,038 --> 00:30:38,046 [phone rings] 629 00:30:39,631 --> 00:30:40,965 Hello? 630 00:30:41,633 --> 00:30:42,550 Emily? 631 00:30:43,093 --> 00:30:44,177 How did you know? 632 00:30:44,219 --> 00:30:45,387 Lucky guess. 633 00:30:46,096 --> 00:30:47,430 And I was hoping you'd call. 634 00:30:49,391 --> 00:30:50,517 You were? 635 00:30:51,184 --> 00:30:52,268 I was. 636 00:30:52,560 --> 00:30:54,354 I was just wondering if you 637 00:30:54,396 --> 00:30:57,565 were still interested in... 638 00:30:57,982 --> 00:30:58,525 Yes. 639 00:30:58,566 --> 00:30:59,901 Absolutely. 640 00:31:00,235 --> 00:31:01,277 When? 641 00:31:01,569 --> 00:31:02,195 Ummmm 642 00:31:03,405 --> 00:31:04,197 Now? 643 00:31:05,198 --> 00:31:05,949 Now works. 644 00:31:08,410 --> 00:31:09,619 Actually, could you give me half an hour? 645 00:31:10,036 --> 00:31:11,454 I will text you my address. 646 00:31:13,248 --> 00:31:14,040 I'll be there. 647 00:31:14,499 --> 00:31:15,291 Oh, and Emily? 648 00:31:16,084 --> 00:31:16,543 Yeah? 649 00:31:17,335 --> 00:31:19,045 What exactly are we doing? 650 00:31:20,588 --> 00:31:21,631 You'll see. 651 00:31:23,591 --> 00:31:24,342 Bye. 652 00:31:26,094 --> 00:31:36,104 [music] 653 00:31:36,146 --> 00:31:46,156 [music] 654 00:31:46,197 --> 00:31:56,124 [music] 655 00:31:56,166 --> 00:32:06,176 [music] 656 00:32:06,217 --> 00:32:20,982 [music] 657 00:32:28,615 --> 00:32:29,574 Hey. 658 00:32:30,241 --> 00:32:31,326 Noah, hi. 659 00:32:31,534 --> 00:32:32,744 Right on time. 660 00:32:32,786 --> 00:32:34,662 So, what's today's challenge? 661 00:32:35,830 --> 00:32:37,082 Decorating. 662 00:32:37,624 --> 00:32:38,375 Piece of cake. 663 00:32:38,416 --> 00:32:39,334 Well, not just decorating. 664 00:32:39,542 --> 00:32:40,502 Decorate as if you are 665 00:32:40,543 --> 00:32:41,544 trying to win a contest. 666 00:32:42,754 --> 00:32:43,797 It is Candy Cane Lane, and I think there's a 667 00:32:43,838 --> 00:32:45,090 bylaw for decorating 668 00:32:45,131 --> 00:32:46,049 practices on the street. 669 00:32:46,508 --> 00:32:47,550 Hold on. 670 00:32:47,592 --> 00:32:48,635 That's way more than I signed out for. 671 00:32:49,636 --> 00:32:50,261 Don't blame me. 672 00:32:50,303 --> 00:32:51,471 Blame the checklist. 673 00:32:53,473 --> 00:32:54,265 Why do you think your 674 00:32:54,307 --> 00:32:55,350 mom left you the checklist? 675 00:32:57,727 --> 00:32:58,770 She had a thing for lists. 676 00:32:59,771 --> 00:33:01,147 She had a list for everything. 677 00:33:01,606 --> 00:33:03,191 She even had a list for all her lists. 678 00:33:03,441 --> 00:33:04,234 I love a good list. 679 00:33:04,693 --> 00:33:05,610 So satisfying. 680 00:33:07,070 --> 00:33:07,737 [laughs] 681 00:33:08,822 --> 00:33:10,407 There was also this book that we loved, 682 00:33:10,448 --> 00:33:11,533 "The Christmas Box." 683 00:33:11,574 --> 00:33:15,078 There was this quote, "The best cure for 684 00:33:15,120 --> 00:33:17,372 a broken heart is to use it." 685 00:33:17,831 --> 00:33:19,249 I think she knew I'd be heartbroken 686 00:33:19,290 --> 00:33:21,042 without her, so the list is her way of 687 00:33:21,084 --> 00:33:22,252 making me do stuff to 688 00:33:22,293 --> 00:33:23,461 distract me from my sadness. 689 00:33:25,463 --> 00:33:26,756 Well, then there's only one thing to do. 690 00:33:27,590 --> 00:33:29,050 Complete every item on that list. 691 00:33:29,592 --> 00:33:30,719 Give it 110 percent, 692 00:33:30,760 --> 00:33:32,387 nothing less than everything. 693 00:33:33,221 --> 00:33:34,556 You in or out? 694 00:33:37,642 --> 00:33:38,852 I think I need some 695 00:33:38,893 --> 00:33:40,186 cocoa. Do you want cocoa? 696 00:33:40,228 --> 00:33:41,604 I can make us some cocoa. 697 00:33:42,564 --> 00:33:43,356 Maybe I'll just start 698 00:33:43,398 --> 00:33:44,274 moving these decorations. 699 00:33:44,315 --> 00:33:45,483 Yeah, I'm okay with that. 700 00:33:46,651 --> 00:33:56,661 [music] 701 00:33:56,703 --> 00:34:07,547 [music] 702 00:34:10,759 --> 00:34:12,427 Thank you. 703 00:34:12,635 --> 00:34:14,846 Look, I know I'm just basically a 704 00:34:14,888 --> 00:34:16,389 stranger that cornered you on a coat 705 00:34:16,431 --> 00:34:18,767 drive, but I'm happy I'm here. 706 00:34:19,517 --> 00:34:20,560 And this Christmas 707 00:34:20,602 --> 00:34:22,771 checklist could be good for you. 708 00:34:23,188 --> 00:34:24,647 And for me, even though I don't have any 709 00:34:24,689 --> 00:34:27,400 idea what I'm walking into, but... 710 00:34:28,151 --> 00:34:30,278 You're not a complete stranger. 711 00:34:30,612 --> 00:34:32,405 I read some of your articles. 712 00:34:32,447 --> 00:34:33,448 You read my articles? 713 00:34:33,656 --> 00:34:34,407 I had to check you out 714 00:34:34,449 --> 00:34:36,242 before I invited you over. 715 00:34:36,451 --> 00:34:37,744 I figured a guy who writes articles about 716 00:34:37,786 --> 00:34:40,205 bees can't be all that bad. 717 00:34:40,622 --> 00:34:42,332 That's good! 718 00:34:45,377 --> 00:34:46,628 So what do you say? 719 00:34:46,920 --> 00:34:48,463 Are we doing this or what? 720 00:34:50,548 --> 00:34:51,758 Let's do it. 721 00:34:52,300 --> 00:34:52,884 Great. 722 00:34:53,301 --> 00:35:02,435 [music] 723 00:35:02,477 --> 00:35:04,312 This stuff's nice. 724 00:35:05,772 --> 00:35:07,565 It's a little dated. 725 00:35:08,608 --> 00:35:09,651 No offense. 726 00:35:11,444 --> 00:35:12,487 None taken. 727 00:35:12,946 --> 00:35:14,489 If we're gonna decorate like we want to 728 00:35:14,531 --> 00:35:17,826 win a contest, we gotta step our game up. 729 00:35:21,663 --> 00:35:23,289 How did I live here my whole life and not 730 00:35:23,331 --> 00:35:24,207 know about this place? 731 00:35:25,291 --> 00:35:26,167 Well, it started up a few years back. 732 00:35:26,668 --> 00:35:28,461 It's all donations. It's 733 00:35:28,503 --> 00:35:29,921 run by volunteers and... 734 00:35:30,672 --> 00:35:31,798 You know, this would be great material 735 00:35:31,840 --> 00:35:33,174 for that article that you have to write. 736 00:35:33,675 --> 00:35:35,468 Great minds think alike. 737 00:35:36,344 --> 00:35:37,804 Did you bring me here to work a story? 738 00:35:38,680 --> 00:35:40,348 No, but that's not a bad idea. 739 00:35:40,557 --> 00:35:42,684 Do you mind if I go say hi to 740 00:35:42,726 --> 00:35:44,269 the owner? Give him my card? 741 00:35:44,686 --> 00:35:45,687 Not at all. 742 00:35:49,524 --> 00:35:59,534 [music] 743 00:35:59,576 --> 00:36:13,298 [music] 744 00:36:15,300 --> 00:36:15,884 It's a perfect moment 745 00:36:15,925 --> 00:36:17,427 suspended in time. 746 00:36:18,678 --> 00:36:20,513 It's what the snow globe represents. 747 00:36:20,847 --> 00:36:21,431 It's a perfect moment 748 00:36:21,473 --> 00:36:22,474 suspended in time. 749 00:36:22,515 --> 00:36:23,350 Right. 750 00:36:23,933 --> 00:36:26,311 My mom got me one like 751 00:36:26,353 --> 00:36:27,562 this when I was a kid. 752 00:36:28,563 --> 00:36:30,523 She loved angels. 753 00:36:31,024 --> 00:36:32,734 I'm just realizing I don't 754 00:36:32,776 --> 00:36:34,402 know what happened to it. 755 00:36:34,861 --> 00:36:35,904 You should get that one. 756 00:36:36,654 --> 00:36:38,406 Maybe it's there for a reason. It'll 757 00:36:38,448 --> 00:36:40,700 replace the one you lost. 758 00:36:42,744 --> 00:36:43,828 Someone's quite the romantic. 759 00:36:43,870 --> 00:36:44,913 No! 760 00:36:47,665 --> 00:36:49,918 These would be nice for the walkway. 761 00:36:51,086 --> 00:36:52,712 You could do three on each side, you 762 00:36:52,754 --> 00:36:54,547 know? A little pop of color. 763 00:36:55,548 --> 00:36:56,758 Okay. 764 00:37:00,387 --> 00:37:02,555 We're gonna need a cart! [laughs] 765 00:37:03,056 --> 00:37:11,606 [music] 766 00:37:19,656 --> 00:37:20,949 Okay. 767 00:37:21,408 --> 00:37:25,787 [music] 768 00:37:26,371 --> 00:37:28,039 On the first day of 769 00:37:28,081 --> 00:37:31,626 Christmas, my true love gave to me 770 00:37:31,668 --> 00:37:33,628 a partridge in a pear... 771 00:37:33,670 --> 00:37:35,880 [laughs] 772 00:37:36,965 --> 00:37:38,425 You could really sing. 773 00:37:38,675 --> 00:37:39,592 It's just Christmas 774 00:37:39,634 --> 00:37:40,802 carols. Anyone can sing those. 775 00:37:40,969 --> 00:37:42,429 I disagree. That is some 776 00:37:42,470 --> 00:37:44,931 professional tra-la-la-la-ling. 777 00:37:46,099 --> 00:37:47,642 Are you a singer? 778 00:37:47,976 --> 00:37:51,771 Me? No. I mean, I can sing kind of. 779 00:37:51,813 --> 00:37:53,606 I used to with my mom, but 780 00:37:53,648 --> 00:37:56,651 I'm a nurse professionally. 781 00:37:57,652 --> 00:37:58,778 I got you. 782 00:37:59,112 --> 00:38:01,406 The clumsy nurse, apparently. 783 00:38:01,656 --> 00:38:04,325 What hospital you work at? 784 00:38:04,868 --> 00:38:05,994 Seattle General. 785 00:38:06,036 --> 00:38:09,330 It's quite the commute from Ivywood. 786 00:38:09,789 --> 00:38:12,334 Which is why I live in Seattle. 787 00:38:12,751 --> 00:38:13,710 Alright. 788 00:38:13,752 --> 00:38:16,671 This is, um, was my mom's house. 789 00:38:17,005 --> 00:38:18,923 It's been in my family for a long time. 790 00:38:18,965 --> 00:38:20,842 We both grew up here. 791 00:38:21,134 --> 00:38:22,927 It's a lot of history. 792 00:38:23,678 --> 00:38:25,847 Yeah, thanks for reminding me. 793 00:38:27,140 --> 00:38:28,391 I came back to take care of 794 00:38:28,433 --> 00:38:30,685 her just before she passed. 795 00:38:31,770 --> 00:38:33,605 And now I have to figure out what to do 796 00:38:33,646 --> 00:38:35,690 with it before I go back. 797 00:38:36,858 --> 00:38:39,027 Which is when? January 1st. 798 00:38:39,694 --> 00:38:42,364 It's a big decision to make in such a 799 00:38:42,405 --> 00:38:44,032 short amount of time. 800 00:38:45,784 --> 00:38:47,827 Yeah, it really is. 801 00:38:58,838 --> 00:39:00,382 We make a great team. 802 00:39:00,715 --> 00:39:01,633 We do! 803 00:39:03,927 --> 00:39:05,470 So, what's next? 804 00:39:06,429 --> 00:39:07,806 Oh, come on. We had a deal. 805 00:39:07,847 --> 00:39:09,974 I'm not backing out. I'm just trying to 806 00:39:10,016 --> 00:39:11,726 think of an easy one. 807 00:39:12,102 --> 00:39:15,021 Um, how about go on a 808 00:39:15,063 --> 00:39:16,898 wintery Christmas adventure? 809 00:39:17,440 --> 00:39:19,943 It could be sledding or skating or... 810 00:39:19,984 --> 00:39:21,653 Caroling. You got 811 00:39:21,695 --> 00:39:23,071 a perfect voice for it. 812 00:39:23,863 --> 00:39:25,740 How about skating? 813 00:39:26,574 --> 00:39:27,492 Ah! Tsk ... 814 00:39:29,703 --> 00:39:30,745 Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! 815 00:39:31,538 --> 00:39:32,831 Are you okay? 816 00:39:33,248 --> 00:39:35,417 [laughs] 817 00:39:37,460 --> 00:39:39,045 Okay. 818 00:39:42,716 --> 00:39:43,883 She's one of the kids 819 00:39:43,925 --> 00:39:45,093 doing laps around next. 820 00:39:46,720 --> 00:39:47,679 Whoa! 821 00:39:47,721 --> 00:39:50,640 Sheeez! 822 00:39:55,729 --> 00:39:56,771 To... 823 00:39:57,022 --> 00:39:59,816 the little bit of pride still intact 824 00:40:00,525 --> 00:40:01,735 You weren't that bad. 825 00:40:01,776 --> 00:40:03,570 I wasn't that good either. 826 00:40:03,611 --> 00:40:04,946 I even practiced. 827 00:40:05,113 --> 00:40:05,780 You did? 828 00:40:05,822 --> 00:40:07,449 Mm-hmm. 829 00:40:08,783 --> 00:40:10,618 Well, at least you didn't give up. 830 00:40:11,077 --> 00:40:11,870 Falling is just a 831 00:40:11,911 --> 00:40:13,788 second chance to try again. 832 00:40:14,539 --> 00:40:15,457 Yeah. 833 00:40:16,624 --> 00:40:17,876 You know, I have to say, this checklist 834 00:40:17,917 --> 00:40:18,752 is really getting me 835 00:40:18,793 --> 00:40:20,170 into the Christmas spirit. 836 00:40:20,754 --> 00:40:21,504 I'm grateful that 837 00:40:21,546 --> 00:40:22,881 your mom left it for you. 838 00:40:24,049 --> 00:40:24,966 That's actually one of 839 00:40:25,008 --> 00:40:26,051 the items on the list. 840 00:40:26,634 --> 00:40:28,762 To give thanks every morning you're 841 00:40:28,803 --> 00:40:30,472 supposed to say something that you're 842 00:40:30,513 --> 00:40:31,389 grateful for out loud. 843 00:40:32,557 --> 00:40:33,683 Not as easy as you want. You done it yet? 844 00:40:33,975 --> 00:40:35,143 Not yet. 845 00:40:36,061 --> 00:40:37,020 It's kind of hard to 846 00:40:37,062 --> 00:40:38,813 feel thankful right now. 847 00:40:39,773 --> 00:40:40,607 Christmas was her 848 00:40:40,648 --> 00:40:41,816 favorite time of the year. 849 00:40:43,109 --> 00:40:43,985 Hence why it's not an 850 00:40:44,027 --> 00:40:45,153 Easter checklist, right? 851 00:40:45,737 --> 00:40:48,573 Yeah, and I'm supposed to do all these 852 00:40:48,615 --> 00:40:49,282 things that just feel 853 00:40:49,324 --> 00:40:50,742 like painful reminders. 854 00:40:53,161 --> 00:40:54,662 Well, maybe that's the point. 855 00:40:55,955 --> 00:40:57,165 Even when we're hurting, there's always 856 00:40:57,207 --> 00:40:59,501 one thing we could be grateful for. 857 00:41:00,877 --> 00:41:02,879 So, you're gonna feel grateful that you 858 00:41:02,921 --> 00:41:04,923 went skating today, even though you're 859 00:41:04,964 --> 00:41:05,840 gonna be hurting tomorrow? 860 00:41:06,341 --> 00:41:07,258 Yeah. 861 00:41:10,804 --> 00:41:12,055 Can I see it? 862 00:41:12,889 --> 00:41:14,182 The, uh, checklist? 863 00:41:14,724 --> 00:41:16,601 Sure. 864 00:41:18,269 --> 00:41:19,562 But I'm sending it to you as 865 00:41:19,604 --> 00:41:21,022 a friend, not as a reporter. 866 00:41:21,356 --> 00:41:21,981 Of course. 867 00:41:22,023 --> 00:41:23,024 Okay. 868 00:41:24,192 --> 00:41:25,026 There. 869 00:41:28,029 --> 00:41:29,280 So, what are we tackling next? 870 00:41:30,740 --> 00:41:34,869 Uh, how about send handwritten cards to 871 00:41:34,911 --> 00:41:37,038 show love and appreciation? 872 00:41:38,081 --> 00:41:39,249 The very analog. 873 00:41:39,708 --> 00:41:42,919 Yeah, my mom always wrote letters. Thank 874 00:41:42,961 --> 00:41:44,713 you cards, holiday cards. 875 00:41:46,047 --> 00:41:47,757 I never understood why she loved it so 876 00:41:47,799 --> 00:41:49,926 much, but I guess 877 00:41:49,968 --> 00:41:51,845 that's why it's on the list. 878 00:41:52,721 --> 00:41:53,388 Well, how about you send 879 00:41:53,430 --> 00:41:55,056 one, and I'll send one. 880 00:41:55,890 --> 00:41:57,267 Well, you gotta keep me posted since I'm 881 00:41:57,308 --> 00:41:58,685 your accountability buddy. 882 00:41:58,727 --> 00:41:59,728 Okay. Okay. 883 00:42:08,737 --> 00:42:10,864 [sighs] 884 00:42:13,074 --> 00:42:15,201 Today, I am thankful for... 885 00:42:17,746 --> 00:42:19,247 the Christmas checklist... 886 00:42:21,249 --> 00:42:23,335 the time I had with my mom... 887 00:42:25,295 --> 00:42:27,297 my best friend Kat... 888 00:42:29,883 --> 00:42:32,344 and for meeting Noah. 889 00:42:33,678 --> 00:42:43,688 [music] 890 00:42:43,730 --> 00:42:53,740 [music] 891 00:42:53,782 --> 00:43:01,122 [music] 892 00:43:08,755 --> 00:43:10,799 Hey, Mom, let me help you. 893 00:43:10,840 --> 00:43:12,676 Miguel, get your butt 894 00:43:12,717 --> 00:43:14,052 over here and help Aunty Em. 895 00:43:14,094 --> 00:43:15,929 Thank you. 896 00:43:16,179 --> 00:43:18,139 Thank you. 897 00:43:19,933 --> 00:43:22,811 They have never done that before. 898 00:43:25,480 --> 00:43:35,657 [music] 899 00:43:35,699 --> 00:43:45,333 [music] 900 00:43:45,750 --> 00:43:48,962 And your card is ... 901 00:43:49,004 --> 00:43:51,965 The ace of diamonds. 902 00:43:52,215 --> 00:43:53,133 [applause] 903 00:43:53,174 --> 00:43:54,342 Thank you. 904 00:43:55,051 --> 00:43:55,719 [laughter] 905 00:43:55,760 --> 00:44:04,811 [music] 906 00:44:07,772 --> 00:44:09,441 So where are we with the musical act? 907 00:44:10,025 --> 00:44:10,984 I booked that husband and 908 00:44:11,026 --> 00:44:12,402 wife duo, Rock and the Slay. 909 00:44:12,444 --> 00:44:13,194 Never heard of them. 910 00:44:13,445 --> 00:44:15,196 They're huge on TikTok. 911 00:44:15,530 --> 00:44:16,364 We usually book the 912 00:44:16,406 --> 00:44:17,699 guys from the union league. 913 00:44:18,199 --> 00:44:19,868 I thought we'd do something different. 914 00:44:20,326 --> 00:44:21,286 They're really special. 915 00:44:21,327 --> 00:44:22,370 Here, let me show you. 916 00:44:22,412 --> 00:44:24,497 It's fine. So what else are you planning 917 00:44:24,539 --> 00:44:26,041 on changing this year? 918 00:44:26,374 --> 00:44:28,126 I was thinking we set up 919 00:44:28,168 --> 00:44:29,336 the food stations here. 920 00:44:29,794 --> 00:44:30,837 No. Maybe even... 921 00:44:30,879 --> 00:44:31,963 We never put them there. 922 00:44:32,005 --> 00:44:34,007 It's too close to the restrooms. 923 00:44:35,133 --> 00:44:36,801 I also wanted to talk to you about the 924 00:44:36,843 --> 00:44:38,720 excessive use of tinsel. 925 00:44:39,304 --> 00:44:40,096 What about it? 926 00:44:40,388 --> 00:44:41,306 It's... 927 00:44:42,849 --> 00:44:43,933 You know what? Never 928 00:44:43,975 --> 00:44:45,393 mind. Do whatever you want. 929 00:44:46,311 --> 00:44:47,854 Well, if I wanted to do whatever I 930 00:44:47,896 --> 00:44:49,189 wanted, I would have booked the guys from 931 00:44:49,230 --> 00:44:50,148 the union league instead of 932 00:44:50,190 --> 00:44:52,901 some randoms on the internet. 933 00:44:53,401 --> 00:44:59,407 [music] 934 00:45:02,035 --> 00:45:02,994 Patty? 935 00:45:04,871 --> 00:45:05,789 I want you to know 936 00:45:05,830 --> 00:45:06,915 that you can count on me. 937 00:45:07,165 --> 00:45:09,042 Because I want this to be the best 938 00:45:09,084 --> 00:45:10,043 Christmas party that 939 00:45:10,085 --> 00:45:11,753 Ivywood has ever seen. 940 00:45:12,837 --> 00:45:13,672 And I really look 941 00:45:13,713 --> 00:45:15,298 forward to doing that with you. 942 00:45:17,926 --> 00:45:18,301 What? 943 00:45:18,593 --> 00:45:19,427 Here. 944 00:45:20,970 --> 00:45:21,846 Do one thing. 945 00:45:22,931 --> 00:45:24,432 It might change everything. 946 00:45:30,438 --> 00:45:32,232 Be kind to others. 947 00:45:34,359 --> 00:45:34,943 Hmm. 948 00:45:35,568 --> 00:45:49,207 [music] 949 00:45:53,461 --> 00:46:04,305 [music] 950 00:46:06,641 --> 00:46:08,935 Mom? 951 00:46:09,561 --> 00:46:11,896 You okay, Gem? 952 00:46:12,605 --> 00:46:14,232 I know this seems scary, but 953 00:46:14,274 --> 00:46:15,483 we practiced a hundred times. 954 00:46:16,109 --> 00:46:17,527 Remember what we talked about? 955 00:46:17,569 --> 00:46:20,488 If I get that feeling in my tummy, I 956 00:46:20,530 --> 00:46:21,990 close my eyes and see 957 00:46:22,032 --> 00:46:23,575 that it's just you and me. 958 00:46:24,117 --> 00:46:25,160 You got it, sweetie. 959 00:46:25,952 --> 00:46:35,962 [music] 960 00:46:36,004 --> 00:46:45,180 [music] 961 00:46:47,599 --> 00:46:57,609 [music] 962 00:46:57,650 --> 00:47:03,406 [music] 963 00:47:03,448 --> 00:47:13,500 [music] 964 00:47:19,964 --> 00:47:22,550 Now, you must be Emily. 965 00:47:23,385 --> 00:47:24,386 Nick, right? 966 00:47:24,427 --> 00:47:26,388 That's right. Pleased to meet you. 967 00:47:27,055 --> 00:47:27,889 Any chance this little 968 00:47:27,931 --> 00:47:29,224 one's in need of a foster home? 969 00:47:29,974 --> 00:47:31,017 Oh, unfortunately, 970 00:47:31,059 --> 00:47:32,310 she's already spoken for. 971 00:47:32,686 --> 00:47:34,396 Oh, that's too bad. 972 00:47:36,314 --> 00:47:37,524 She seems so sweet. The company would 973 00:47:37,565 --> 00:47:39,526 have been nice during the holidays. 974 00:47:39,567 --> 00:47:41,903 Tell you what. Why don't you leave your 975 00:47:41,945 --> 00:47:43,613 number with the cashier over there, and 976 00:47:43,655 --> 00:47:44,531 if anything changes, 977 00:47:44,572 --> 00:47:46,157 you'll be the first to know. 978 00:47:46,199 --> 00:47:47,450 Okay, great. 979 00:47:48,034 --> 00:47:51,371 Oh, and good luck with your checklist. 980 00:47:58,586 --> 00:47:59,546 Hopefully, I'll be 981 00:47:59,587 --> 00:48:01,923 seeing you really soon. 982 00:48:12,058 --> 00:48:14,352 Eggnog? Or wine? 983 00:48:14,394 --> 00:48:15,562 [laughs] 984 00:48:17,605 --> 00:48:25,363 [music] 985 00:48:26,990 --> 00:48:30,410 I bet you have a lot of memories here. 986 00:48:31,202 --> 00:48:33,955 Let's make some new ones. 987 00:48:34,622 --> 00:48:36,082 I'm in 988 00:48:36,374 --> 00:48:45,675 [music] 989 00:48:47,635 --> 00:48:49,721 I love that. 990 00:48:49,763 --> 00:48:58,021 [music] 991 00:49:04,819 --> 00:49:06,696 Hello? 992 00:49:07,322 --> 00:49:09,074 Yes, this is she. 993 00:49:09,783 --> 00:49:12,660 What? No, you can't cancel. 994 00:49:15,663 --> 00:49:18,375 I'm so sorry to hear that. 995 00:49:18,833 --> 00:49:21,461 No, I understand. I hope you feel better. 996 00:49:21,503 --> 00:49:23,463 It's just, how am I gonna find someone to 997 00:49:23,505 --> 00:49:25,465 perform so last minute? 998 00:49:26,049 --> 00:49:26,466 [laughs] 999 00:49:27,342 --> 00:49:28,385 Is that guitar an old new hobby? 1000 00:49:28,426 --> 00:49:30,762 Yeah, I was feeling inspired. 1001 00:49:32,514 --> 00:49:33,598 I'd love to hear you play. 1002 00:49:33,640 --> 00:49:36,059 Ugh, we'll see. It's been a while. I 1003 00:49:36,101 --> 00:49:38,269 don't think I'm ready for an audience. 1004 00:49:38,687 --> 00:49:39,479 What about you? 1005 00:49:39,521 --> 00:49:41,356 What's your hobby gonna be? 1006 00:49:42,190 --> 00:49:44,609 I'm working on a book. A novel. 1007 00:49:45,402 --> 00:49:47,070 Wow, that's impressive. 1008 00:49:47,112 --> 00:49:49,447 No, it's not. I haven't touched it in 1009 00:49:49,489 --> 00:49:52,534 years and I kinda lost my motivation. 1010 00:49:53,159 --> 00:49:54,494 I got into a pretty serious long distance 1011 00:49:54,536 --> 00:49:57,497 relationship and those freelance 1012 00:49:57,539 --> 00:50:00,500 journalists' contracts made life a little 1013 00:50:00,542 --> 00:50:05,630 easier for my girlfr ... ex-girlfriend and I. 1014 00:50:06,381 --> 00:50:08,216 So you stopped writing a novel? 1015 00:50:08,591 --> 00:50:10,343 I chose a career path for a relationship 1016 00:50:10,385 --> 00:50:13,388 that didn't work. I just can't help but 1017 00:50:13,430 --> 00:50:15,432 feel like I made some pretty big mistakes along the way. 1018 00:50:15,640 --> 00:50:18,393 It's hard to face them. 1019 00:50:19,352 --> 00:50:20,812 That's why the article is so important to 1020 00:50:20,854 --> 00:50:23,690 you, to set you on a new career path. 1021 00:50:27,444 --> 00:50:29,571 I'm sorry about your breakup. 1022 00:50:31,239 --> 00:50:32,365 What about you? 1023 00:50:32,615 --> 00:50:33,616 Me? 1024 00:50:34,159 --> 00:50:36,411 Yeah, boyfriend, fiance? 1025 00:50:37,370 --> 00:50:40,498 We, Dave and I, we broke up just before I 1026 00:50:40,540 --> 00:50:42,417 came out here to look after my mom. 1027 00:50:44,836 --> 00:50:45,712 Ouch. 1028 00:50:49,549 --> 00:50:51,718 Well, we didn't technically break up. We 1029 00:50:51,760 --> 00:50:53,845 sort of took a break. 1030 00:50:55,597 --> 00:50:56,598 I see. 1031 00:50:58,308 --> 00:50:59,768 But the more time I'm away from him, the 1032 00:50:59,809 --> 00:51:01,603 more I realize how much distance there 1033 00:51:01,644 --> 00:51:03,521 was between us already. 1034 00:51:04,564 --> 00:51:07,150 It's funny that when you're apart, you 1035 00:51:07,192 --> 00:51:08,610 can really get to know someone. 1036 00:51:09,944 --> 00:51:11,863 And absence doesn't always 1037 00:51:11,905 --> 00:51:13,490 make the heart grow fonder. 1038 00:51:14,616 --> 00:51:15,575 Yeah. 1039 00:51:20,622 --> 00:51:22,582 I thought we said no, Caroling. 1040 00:51:22,791 --> 00:51:23,875 Did we? 1041 00:51:23,917 --> 00:51:25,627 It must have slipped my mind. 1042 00:51:25,835 --> 00:51:27,629 Come on. It's for a good cause. 1043 00:51:27,962 --> 00:51:30,465 Emily, Noah, welcome. 1044 00:51:31,216 --> 00:51:32,509 Glad you could make it. 1045 00:51:32,801 --> 00:51:35,845 So happy to see you here, my dear. 1046 00:51:36,638 --> 00:51:37,806 It's been so long 1047 00:51:37,847 --> 00:51:39,474 since I've heard you sing. 1048 00:51:39,849 --> 00:51:41,142 Nice to see you. 1049 00:51:41,184 --> 00:51:41,810 Come on. 1050 00:51:46,731 --> 00:51:49,484 Now, does everybody know Silent Night? 1051 00:51:49,984 --> 00:51:52,529 I'd prefer to be silent. 1052 00:51:56,658 --> 00:52:03,665 Silent night, holy night, 1053 00:52:04,666 --> 00:52:12,674 all is calm, all is bright, 1054 00:52:14,592 --> 00:52:21,224 round yon virgin mother and child, 1055 00:52:21,808 --> 00:52:28,648 holy infant so tender and mild. 1056 00:52:29,649 --> 00:52:36,906 Sleep in heavenly peace! 1057 00:52:40,660 --> 00:52:46,875 Sleep in heavenly peace. 1058 00:52:49,586 --> 00:52:51,379 Your voice was absolutely amazing. 1059 00:52:51,421 --> 00:52:52,630 Thank you. 1060 00:52:52,672 --> 00:52:55,383 So, I have to come to this 1061 00:52:55,425 --> 00:52:56,801 gingerbread decorating contest 1062 00:52:56,843 --> 00:52:59,929 that my friend, Kat, is hosting here. 1063 00:52:59,971 --> 00:53:01,681 Do you want to come? 1064 00:53:02,390 --> 00:53:03,850 Sold! What item in the 1065 00:53:03,892 --> 00:53:05,560 checklist are we going to cover? 1066 00:53:05,977 --> 00:53:07,604 None of them. 1067 00:53:09,689 --> 00:53:10,690 Yeah. 1068 00:53:27,332 --> 00:53:33,672 [phone rings] 1069 00:53:34,464 --> 00:53:35,298 Dave. 1070 00:53:35,340 --> 00:53:37,467 Hey, I know it's been a while. 1071 00:53:38,551 --> 00:53:40,345 I'm sorry I haven't reached out. 1072 00:53:41,096 --> 00:53:42,764 I've been doing a lot of thinking. 1073 00:53:43,473 --> 00:53:45,725 I miss you Em. I'm a lot. 1074 00:53:46,601 --> 00:53:47,727 You could have at least texted. 1075 00:53:47,769 --> 00:53:49,646 You're right. Totally right. 1076 00:53:50,897 --> 00:53:51,773 I guess I just don't deal 1077 00:53:51,815 --> 00:53:54,317 with loss that well, you know? 1078 00:53:54,651 --> 00:53:56,820 I'm sorry it's been so hard for you. 1079 00:53:57,362 --> 00:53:58,113 Oh, that came out 1080 00:53:58,154 --> 00:53:59,656 wrong. I didn't mean that. 1081 00:53:59,698 --> 00:54:00,657 It's okay. 1082 00:54:02,659 --> 00:54:05,286 Well, if ever you need someone to talk 1083 00:54:05,328 --> 00:54:06,621 to, I'm here for you. 1084 00:54:06,955 --> 00:54:08,915 I've been doing okay so far, but thanks. 1085 00:54:09,332 --> 00:54:10,750 So when are you coming back? 1086 00:54:11,084 --> 00:54:13,003 Work wants me back by the first. 1087 00:54:13,670 --> 00:54:14,629 That's great! 1088 00:54:14,838 --> 00:54:16,006 I don't know. It feels so 1089 00:54:16,047 --> 00:54:17,632 soon. I have so much to do here. 1090 00:54:17,674 --> 00:54:19,759 Well, the sooner you get back to your 1091 00:54:19,801 --> 00:54:21,678 normal life, the better. 1092 00:54:21,720 --> 00:54:22,762 I guess. 1093 00:54:24,055 --> 00:54:25,348 How's work? 1094 00:54:25,682 --> 00:54:27,017 You know how it is. Same 1095 00:54:27,058 --> 00:54:27,934 cases, different faces. 1096 00:54:29,102 --> 00:54:30,687 But we finally discharged Mr. Glickman. 1097 00:54:31,479 --> 00:54:32,647 [laughs] Remember him? 1098 00:54:33,523 --> 00:54:34,524 And Em. 1099 00:54:35,108 --> 00:54:36,526 And meant what I said. 1100 00:54:36,818 --> 00:54:38,319 I miss you. 1101 00:54:38,987 --> 00:54:40,989 This break has made me realize what a big 1102 00:54:41,031 --> 00:54:43,324 part of my life you were ... are! 1103 00:54:45,618 --> 00:54:47,495 I don't know what to say. 1104 00:54:48,788 --> 00:54:49,831 You don't have to say 1105 00:54:49,873 --> 00:54:50,999 anything. I just wanted you to know. 1106 00:54:53,168 --> 00:54:56,379 Listen, I gotta run. Duty calls. 1107 00:54:56,880 --> 00:54:58,673 Let's talk again soon, yeah? 1108 00:54:58,715 --> 00:55:01,801 Yeah, let's. Thanks for calling. 1109 00:55:02,469 --> 00:55:03,053 No sweat. 1110 00:55:04,679 --> 00:55:05,013 Bye. 1111 00:55:05,680 --> 00:55:06,014 Bye. 1112 00:55:06,681 --> 00:55:14,814 [MUSIC PLAYING] 1113 00:55:16,691 --> 00:55:18,818 I understand. Thank you. 1114 00:55:22,781 --> 00:55:23,573 No luck? 1115 00:55:23,990 --> 00:55:24,949 That's the end of the 1116 00:55:24,991 --> 00:55:26,701 back-up to my back-up list. 1117 00:55:27,077 --> 00:55:28,078 No one is available. 1118 00:55:28,578 --> 00:55:29,371 Well, what did you 1119 00:55:29,412 --> 00:55:30,705 expect? It's Christmas Eve. 1120 00:55:30,747 --> 00:55:32,374 Thank you. I'm aware. 1121 00:55:33,625 --> 00:55:34,626 What are we gonna do? 1122 00:55:34,668 --> 00:55:35,835 The musical act has always been the 1123 00:55:35,877 --> 00:55:37,629 highlight of the party. 1124 00:55:37,879 --> 00:55:38,672 Do you want me to call the 1125 00:55:38,713 --> 00:55:39,673 guys from the Union League? 1126 00:55:40,757 --> 00:55:41,800 I already did. They're halfway to the 1127 00:55:41,841 --> 00:55:43,551 Caribbean right now on a cruise. 1128 00:55:44,427 --> 00:55:45,720 We tried them in the first place. 1129 00:55:58,692 --> 00:56:00,402 You did a good thing. 1130 00:56:00,902 --> 00:56:02,153 Trying something new. 1131 00:56:03,905 --> 00:56:04,864 I am sorry that it 1132 00:56:04,906 --> 00:56:07,158 didn't work out for you. 1133 00:56:09,869 --> 00:56:11,121 Do you remember when we 1134 00:56:11,162 --> 00:56:13,081 used to get all kinds up there? 1135 00:56:13,915 --> 00:56:15,458 Anyone with a triangle or 1136 00:56:15,500 --> 00:56:17,043 a tambourine could perform? 1137 00:56:18,003 --> 00:56:20,171 You know, maybe that's a good idea. 1138 00:56:21,047 --> 00:56:22,590 What are you thinking? 1139 00:56:22,632 --> 00:56:24,843 What if we did it old school? Have a 1140 00:56:24,884 --> 00:56:25,802 sign-up sheet, kind of 1141 00:56:25,844 --> 00:56:26,803 like an open mic night? 1142 00:56:27,095 --> 00:56:28,763 What if no one signs up? 1143 00:56:28,972 --> 00:56:29,931 Hey! 1144 00:56:31,016 --> 00:56:32,559 I have a feeling that won't be a problem. 1145 00:56:32,934 --> 00:56:34,060 And if all else fails, 1146 00:56:34,102 --> 00:56:35,895 there's always Christmas karaoke. 1147 00:56:36,896 --> 00:56:37,981 I come bearing gifts. 1148 00:56:38,898 --> 00:56:40,066 Oh! Thank you, Emily. 1149 00:56:40,108 --> 00:56:40,984 Well, that's unexpected. 1150 00:56:41,609 --> 00:56:42,736 Thank you! 1151 00:56:42,777 --> 00:56:45,530 Are these made with agave by any chance? 1152 00:56:45,947 --> 00:56:47,449 And gluten-free? 1153 00:56:47,699 --> 00:56:49,868 No, they're just regular donuts. 1154 00:56:50,243 --> 00:56:51,619 I see. 1155 00:56:56,499 --> 00:56:57,167 Is this cow's milk? 1156 00:56:57,709 --> 00:56:59,544 Yes, it is. 1157 00:57:00,628 --> 00:57:01,629 It's too bad. 1158 00:57:01,671 --> 00:57:03,214 I only drink plant-based milks. 1159 00:57:04,758 --> 00:57:06,134 Well, we better get back to it. This 1160 00:57:06,176 --> 00:57:08,136 party isn't going to plan itself. 1161 00:57:11,973 --> 00:57:13,224 Classic Patty. She 1162 00:57:13,266 --> 00:57:14,976 likes things a certain way. 1163 00:57:15,226 --> 00:57:16,811 Let me guess, her way? 1164 00:57:17,854 --> 00:57:19,064 Although, ever since I gave her the 1165 00:57:19,105 --> 00:57:20,065 checklist, she's been 1166 00:57:20,106 --> 00:57:21,858 giving me way less Cruella vibes. 1167 00:57:21,900 --> 00:57:22,942 The checklist? 1168 00:57:22,984 --> 00:57:25,153 Yeah. Sorry. I hope that's okay. 1169 00:57:25,695 --> 00:57:27,655 Of course. I'm glad it could help. 1170 00:57:28,031 --> 00:57:29,908 Don't jump to conclusions. She's still 1171 00:57:29,949 --> 00:57:32,494 dead set on that tinsel. 1172 00:57:33,620 --> 00:57:35,914 We gotta run. I still have to pick up 1173 00:57:35,955 --> 00:57:37,624 Juan and Miguel from school before we 1174 00:57:37,665 --> 00:57:39,584 head to the senior center. 1175 00:57:40,710 --> 00:57:43,797 So, funny story. Dave 1176 00:57:43,838 --> 00:57:45,715 called last night. 1177 00:57:46,299 --> 00:57:49,511 Whoa. That's not funny at all. 1178 00:57:50,720 --> 00:57:51,680 And? 1179 00:57:52,013 --> 00:57:52,931 He misses me. 1180 00:57:53,723 --> 00:57:55,642 Of course he does. You're amazing. 1181 00:57:56,351 --> 00:57:57,644 And it's too little too 1182 00:57:57,686 --> 00:57:59,020 late, don't you think? 1183 00:57:59,062 --> 00:58:00,146 I don't know. Everybody 1184 00:58:00,188 --> 00:58:02,023 processes this stuff differently. 1185 00:58:03,108 --> 00:58:05,026 He's been giving me space. 1186 00:58:05,819 --> 00:58:07,696 Just because Dave was part of your past 1187 00:58:07,737 --> 00:58:08,947 does not mean he needs 1188 00:58:08,988 --> 00:58:11,074 to be part of your future. 1189 00:58:14,035 --> 00:58:14,953 I gotta go pick up my 1190 00:58:14,994 --> 00:58:16,705 kids. You all good here, Patty? 1191 00:58:16,746 --> 00:58:18,998 Oh, sure thing. I'm wrapping up too. 1192 00:58:19,040 --> 00:58:20,667 Okay, great. I'll see you on Monday at 1193 00:58:20,709 --> 00:58:21,710 the Gingerbread Contest. 1194 00:58:21,751 --> 00:58:24,796 Yeah. Perhaps you're right. Maybe we 1195 00:58:24,838 --> 00:58:26,715 should tone down the tinsel this year. 1196 00:58:28,216 --> 00:58:29,884 Whatever you want, Patty. 1197 00:58:29,926 --> 00:58:32,554 No. It's whatever we want, Kat. 1198 00:58:34,097 --> 00:58:35,890 Have a good day, you two. 1199 00:58:40,854 --> 00:58:53,742 [music] 1200 00:58:55,368 --> 00:58:57,287 I knew you wouldn't like it. 1201 00:58:57,328 --> 00:58:59,039 Then why'd you submit it? 1202 00:58:59,080 --> 00:59:00,582 I'm an optimist. 1203 00:59:00,623 --> 00:59:02,292 You know what I'm looking for? 1204 00:59:02,334 --> 00:59:03,209 Tears. 1205 00:59:03,418 --> 00:59:04,627 And? 1206 00:59:04,669 --> 00:59:05,712 A triumph. 1207 00:59:05,754 --> 00:59:08,256 Yes. My life's full of disappointment. 1208 00:59:08,298 --> 00:59:10,216 Please don't be another one. 1209 00:59:10,633 --> 00:59:12,260 Of course not. 1210 00:59:12,761 --> 00:59:15,930 Two weeks. Clocks ticking. 1211 00:59:16,139 --> 00:59:19,642 [music] 1212 00:59:19,851 --> 00:59:22,020 I posted the open mic sign up sheet on 1213 00:59:22,062 --> 00:59:23,897 the website, and we can make an 1214 00:59:23,938 --> 00:59:24,731 announcement tonight to 1215 00:59:24,773 --> 00:59:26,858 stir up some word of mouth. 1216 00:59:27,275 --> 00:59:28,610 Really wish we had at 1217 00:59:28,651 --> 00:59:29,944 least one name on there. 1218 00:59:30,195 --> 00:59:31,696 We do. 1219 00:59:31,738 --> 00:59:34,741 Oh. That was fast. Who is it? 1220 00:59:35,075 --> 00:59:38,119 Uh... Emily Robertson. 1221 00:59:38,411 --> 00:59:40,205 Your friend, Emily. 1222 00:59:40,705 --> 00:59:42,248 Wait. Wasn't her mom a singer? 1223 00:59:45,043 --> 00:59:46,252 I remember. She used to 1224 00:59:46,294 --> 00:59:48,046 perform every year. What a voice. 1225 00:59:48,797 --> 00:59:49,923 Emily's really 1226 00:59:49,964 --> 00:59:52,717 talented, too. She's just shy. 1227 00:59:53,843 --> 00:59:55,970 Well, I think it's just lovely that she 1228 00:59:56,012 --> 00:59:58,723 is taking up her mother's tradition. 1229 00:59:59,808 --> 01:00:02,310 Nice job, Kat. 1230 01:00:09,776 --> 01:00:11,945 Judging will be based on execution, 1231 01:00:11,986 --> 01:00:14,197 creativity, and originality. There will 1232 01:00:14,239 --> 01:00:16,032 be prizes for the different categories. 1233 01:00:16,700 --> 01:00:18,451 You will have exactly 30 minutes to 1234 01:00:18,493 --> 01:00:20,286 complete your gingerbread house. Anything 1235 01:00:20,328 --> 01:00:22,163 goes, but make it nice. 1236 01:00:22,497 --> 01:00:28,128 And have fun. Ready? Set? Go! 1237 01:00:29,462 --> 01:00:30,296 I didn't realize we'd be 1238 01:00:30,338 --> 01:00:31,381 competing against each other. 1239 01:00:31,840 --> 01:00:33,008 Why, are you nervous? 1240 01:00:33,049 --> 01:00:35,969 Hardly. I watched about 50 YouTube videos 1241 01:00:36,011 --> 01:00:37,429 to prep, so bring it on. 1242 01:00:38,888 --> 01:00:40,432 So, you're the Noah I've 1243 01:00:40,473 --> 01:00:41,891 been hearing so much about. 1244 01:00:42,100 --> 01:00:43,018 Well, good things, I hope. 1245 01:00:43,226 --> 01:00:44,811 Oh, very good things. 1246 01:00:45,353 --> 01:00:47,147 Kat, Noah, Noah, Kat. 1247 01:00:47,397 --> 01:00:48,273 Kat was just stopping by 1248 01:00:48,314 --> 01:00:49,691 to say a quick hello, right? 1249 01:00:50,275 --> 01:00:51,818 Fine. I'll leave you to it. 1250 01:00:52,068 --> 01:00:53,903 So nice to meet you, Noah, and good luck. 1251 01:00:54,738 --> 01:00:55,989 I don't think you get special treatment 1252 01:00:56,031 --> 01:00:57,157 just because you're my bestie. 1253 01:00:57,198 --> 01:00:58,241 Oh, I wouldn't dream of that. 1254 01:00:58,867 --> 01:01:00,744 It's nice to meet you, too. 1255 01:01:02,912 --> 01:01:17,886 [music] 1256 01:01:18,553 --> 01:01:20,889 Three, two, one. 1257 01:01:21,389 --> 01:01:22,182 Time! 1258 01:01:22,223 --> 01:01:24,267 Candy cane's down, everyone. 1259 01:01:24,768 --> 01:01:28,480 [applause] 1260 01:01:30,398 --> 01:01:31,524 Attention, everyone. We 1261 01:01:31,566 --> 01:01:33,360 have tabulated our votes. 1262 01:01:34,152 --> 01:01:39,491 The first award goes to the house that is 1263 01:01:39,532 --> 01:01:42,243 the most original, the Cat House. 1264 01:01:43,036 --> 01:01:44,371 [applause] 1265 01:01:48,083 --> 01:01:51,503 And the winner for best gingerbread house 1266 01:01:51,544 --> 01:01:54,422 overall goes to Noah! 1267 01:01:55,173 --> 01:01:58,802 [applause] 1268 01:01:59,219 --> 01:01:59,969 Feel free to make a 1269 01:02:00,011 --> 01:02:01,096 speech, okay, big winner? 1270 01:02:01,137 --> 01:02:01,888 Okay. 1271 01:02:03,223 --> 01:02:05,392 Well, I'd like to thank the Ivywood 1272 01:02:05,433 --> 01:02:07,769 Party Planning Committee for this honor. 1273 01:02:08,353 --> 01:02:10,897 And most of all, I'd like to thank my 1274 01:02:10,939 --> 01:02:15,276 partner in All Things Christmas, Emily. 1275 01:02:16,569 --> 01:02:18,405 Thank you all for coming out tonight, and 1276 01:02:18,446 --> 01:02:20,365 please don't forget to sign up to perform 1277 01:02:20,407 --> 01:02:22,826 at the annual Ivywood Christmas party. 1278 01:02:22,867 --> 01:02:24,953 If you don't, I will be forced to perform 1279 01:02:24,994 --> 01:02:27,247 Mariah Carey's full Christmas repertoire, 1280 01:02:27,288 --> 01:02:29,916 and trust me, we don't want to see that. 1281 01:02:31,167 --> 01:02:33,253 We do have one participant already signed 1282 01:02:33,294 --> 01:02:34,587 up who we would like to thank. 1283 01:02:34,629 --> 01:02:35,422 And who will remain a 1284 01:02:35,463 --> 01:02:37,215 surprise until the big day. 1285 01:02:37,257 --> 01:02:39,050 Thank you all for coming out, and we'll 1286 01:02:39,092 --> 01:02:40,343 see you on the 24th. 1287 01:02:40,844 --> 01:02:42,178 [applause] 1288 01:02:47,976 --> 01:02:49,185 Yoo-hoo, Emily! 1289 01:02:51,479 --> 01:02:53,440 Mrs. Riley, I was just 1290 01:02:53,481 --> 01:02:55,150 bringing over Christmas cookies. 1291 01:02:55,191 --> 01:02:56,443 Ruby's super-duper special 1292 01:02:56,484 --> 01:02:59,070 sugar cookies? My favorite. 1293 01:03:00,238 --> 01:03:02,532 You know, Mr. Crabtree would love these. 1294 01:03:03,491 --> 01:03:04,409 That Mr. Crabtree? 1295 01:03:05,201 --> 01:03:06,995 The very same. I was just having my 1296 01:03:07,037 --> 01:03:08,246 morning coffee with him. 1297 01:03:08,913 --> 01:03:10,331 I always thought he was a total recluse. 1298 01:03:10,623 --> 01:03:13,835 As did I. But then something you said the 1299 01:03:13,877 --> 01:03:15,337 other day got me thinking. 1300 01:03:15,920 --> 01:03:17,505 You know, sharing Christmas. 1301 01:03:18,006 --> 01:03:20,091 I realized I've lived across the street 1302 01:03:20,133 --> 01:03:21,843 from the man for over 30 1303 01:03:21,885 --> 01:03:24,012 years, and I barely know him. 1304 01:03:24,554 --> 01:03:25,347 Now what kind of 1305 01:03:25,388 --> 01:03:26,598 neighbor does that make me? 1306 01:03:27,974 --> 01:03:30,518 And you know what? He's really not that 1307 01:03:30,560 --> 01:03:32,937 crabby. Just a touch shy. 1308 01:03:34,022 --> 01:03:35,065 I guess I better go get 1309 01:03:35,106 --> 01:03:36,358 another tin of cookies. 1310 01:03:37,317 --> 01:03:38,026 Thanks again. 1311 01:03:38,526 --> 01:03:39,486 You're welcome. 1312 01:03:41,196 --> 01:03:51,247 [music] 1313 01:04:08,598 --> 01:04:11,559 [door opens] 1314 01:04:13,520 --> 01:04:16,940 Hey. I'm here for my cookies. 1315 01:04:17,732 --> 01:04:19,025 But can I have the 1316 01:04:19,067 --> 01:04:20,610 ones that Noah decorated? 1317 01:04:21,361 --> 01:04:23,655 You'll get what I give you. 1318 01:04:26,074 --> 01:04:29,536 By the way, he's way cuter in person, and 1319 01:04:29,577 --> 01:04:34,040 nice, and charming, and kind, and has 1320 01:04:34,082 --> 01:04:35,208 major vibes for you. 1321 01:04:35,250 --> 01:04:36,584 Okay, enough. 1322 01:04:37,585 --> 01:04:39,587 Sorry. Didn't mean to touch a nerve. 1323 01:04:40,088 --> 01:04:41,548 I'm sorry. It's not you. I feel like I'm 1324 01:04:41,589 --> 01:04:43,675 on the end of an emotional yo-yo between 1325 01:04:43,717 --> 01:04:45,927 Noah and Dave, and I don't know what way 1326 01:04:45,969 --> 01:04:48,513 is up, or what's good or right anymore. 1327 01:04:49,097 --> 01:04:50,223 Love isn't linear, my 1328 01:04:50,265 --> 01:04:52,100 friend. Sorry to break it to you. 1329 01:04:54,394 --> 01:04:55,311 You've been practicing? 1330 01:04:56,604 --> 01:04:58,106 More like dabbling. I don't 1331 01:04:58,148 --> 01:04:59,691 have anything to practice for. 1332 01:05:00,775 --> 01:05:02,068 Um... 1333 01:05:02,569 --> 01:05:03,695 What if you did? 1334 01:05:04,612 --> 01:05:05,697 I'm not following. 1335 01:05:06,614 --> 01:05:09,409 Okay, before you say no, hear me out. 1336 01:05:10,785 --> 01:05:12,037 What if you performed at 1337 01:05:12,078 --> 01:05:13,246 the Christmas Eve party? 1338 01:05:13,788 --> 01:05:15,123 Absolutely not. 1339 01:05:15,623 --> 01:05:17,167 I feel like that was a premeditated 1340 01:05:17,208 --> 01:05:18,376 answer. You didn't even give me the 1341 01:05:18,418 --> 01:05:19,627 chance to sell you on it. 1342 01:05:19,669 --> 01:05:20,503 There is nothing you 1343 01:05:20,545 --> 01:05:21,629 could say to convince me. 1344 01:05:22,213 --> 01:05:23,298 Please? 1345 01:05:23,506 --> 01:05:26,217 Kat, you know how hard it is for me to be 1346 01:05:26,259 --> 01:05:27,427 in front of an audience, but that 1347 01:05:27,469 --> 01:05:29,137 performance on that night, 1348 01:05:29,179 --> 01:05:30,597 after the year that I've had? 1349 01:05:30,638 --> 01:05:33,224 I get it. I do. But the thing is, I'm 1350 01:05:33,266 --> 01:05:36,978 really in a bind, and I kind of already 1351 01:05:37,020 --> 01:05:38,480 told the committee, aka 1352 01:05:38,521 --> 01:05:40,231 Patty, that you would. 1353 01:05:40,273 --> 01:05:43,026 Kat! Emily, you have an incredible voice, 1354 01:05:43,068 --> 01:05:45,612 and singing makes you happy. You radiate 1355 01:05:45,653 --> 01:05:47,364 when you perform, and I would say that 1356 01:05:47,405 --> 01:05:48,782 even if I wasn't your best friend. 1357 01:05:48,823 --> 01:05:51,242 I'm so out of practice. You have time. 1358 01:05:53,661 --> 01:05:55,330 I just... I know. 1359 01:05:56,039 --> 01:05:57,207 It's hard. 1360 01:05:58,041 --> 01:05:59,334 But you've come a long way 1361 01:05:59,376 --> 01:06:01,586 since you were eight years old. 1362 01:06:02,754 --> 01:06:06,007 Look, I know it seems like I'm asking you 1363 01:06:06,049 --> 01:06:10,136 to do this for me, but honestly, I think 1364 01:06:10,178 --> 01:06:12,389 you should do this for yourself. 1365 01:06:15,350 --> 01:06:17,185 Can I think about it? 1366 01:06:18,395 --> 01:06:19,437 Of course. 1367 01:06:35,578 --> 01:06:36,705 You want to see me? 1368 01:06:37,080 --> 01:06:38,123 Sit. 1369 01:06:41,710 --> 01:06:46,297 These pitches you sent. 1370 01:06:46,673 --> 01:06:48,091 Well, in fairness, if I could just get 1371 01:06:48,133 --> 01:06:49,634 the opportunity to elaborate, then I 1372 01:06:49,676 --> 01:06:50,802 really think you'd see the potential. 1373 01:06:50,844 --> 01:06:52,721 I'm sorry, Noah. That's three strikes. 1374 01:06:53,346 --> 01:06:55,181 I'm gonna have to go with another writer. 1375 01:06:55,640 --> 01:06:58,435 I don't get a foul ball. 1376 01:06:58,476 --> 01:07:00,228 Not in this game. 1377 01:07:01,688 --> 01:07:03,565 I really wanted this for you. 1378 01:07:07,652 --> 01:07:09,487 I'm sorry I let you down. 1379 01:07:11,614 --> 01:07:13,616 What happened to your heart? 1380 01:07:16,661 --> 01:07:17,328 Excuse me? 1381 01:07:17,370 --> 01:07:18,496 You always write with 1382 01:07:18,538 --> 01:07:20,290 your heart. What happened? 1383 01:07:23,752 --> 01:07:25,628 Mary, I have the story that you want. 1384 01:07:27,213 --> 01:07:28,715 It's just one problem. 1385 01:07:29,257 --> 01:07:31,551 It's not mine to tell. 1386 01:07:35,221 --> 01:07:37,390 I met someone. Her name is Emily. 1387 01:07:38,141 --> 01:07:39,517 Her mother passed away a month ago and 1388 01:07:39,559 --> 01:07:41,227 left her a checklist of twelve things to 1389 01:07:41,269 --> 01:07:43,104 do by Christmas Eve. 1390 01:07:43,688 --> 01:07:45,231 At first read, it's pretty 1391 01:07:45,273 --> 01:07:47,525 straightforward, but now I think that it 1392 01:07:47,567 --> 01:07:49,361 has a greater purpose. 1393 01:07:49,402 --> 01:07:52,572 This might sound crazy, but I truly 1394 01:07:52,614 --> 01:07:54,532 believe that this checklist is a roadmap 1395 01:07:54,574 --> 01:07:58,203 to finding love in all of its forms. 1396 01:07:58,912 --> 01:08:00,789 But like I said, it's 1397 01:08:00,830 --> 01:08:02,457 not my story to tell. 1398 01:08:02,957 --> 01:08:04,793 I beg to differ. 1399 01:08:06,336 --> 01:08:08,129 Meeting Emily, finding 1400 01:08:08,171 --> 01:08:10,298 your Christmas spirit again. 1401 01:08:10,590 --> 01:08:12,300 This is about you, Noah. 1402 01:08:12,342 --> 01:08:13,802 You're showing me your heart. 1403 01:08:13,843 --> 01:08:16,346 And I need that. Heck, we all need it. 1404 01:08:16,388 --> 01:08:17,263 Don't you understand, 1405 01:08:17,305 --> 01:08:18,807 Noah? You're giving me hope. 1406 01:08:18,848 --> 01:08:20,850 That's what I've been waiting for. 1407 01:08:20,892 --> 01:08:22,644 Let me read it at least. Do you have a 1408 01:08:22,686 --> 01:08:24,646 rough draft, an outline? 1409 01:08:25,230 --> 01:08:26,356 A few pages. 1410 01:08:26,398 --> 01:08:28,608 Tell you what, send it to me. I won't do 1411 01:08:28,650 --> 01:08:30,819 anything until we talk again. 1412 01:08:31,569 --> 01:08:33,947 Scout's honor. 1413 01:08:33,988 --> 01:08:35,699 You were a Boy Scout? 1414 01:08:36,199 --> 01:08:38,493 Get out of here before you see me cry. 1415 01:08:38,827 --> 01:08:39,869 Okay. 1416 01:08:44,666 --> 01:08:56,469 [music] 1417 01:09:05,729 --> 01:09:08,815 Is everything okay? 1418 01:09:09,399 --> 01:09:11,568 Yeah, of course. Why? 1419 01:09:11,818 --> 01:09:15,905 You seem...on edge or tense. 1420 01:09:16,531 --> 01:09:17,824 I guess I'm just nervous that you 1421 01:09:17,866 --> 01:09:19,909 wouldn't enjoy the meal. 1422 01:09:20,410 --> 01:09:21,703 Are you kidding? This is the 1423 01:09:21,745 --> 01:09:23,913 best paella I have ever had. 1424 01:09:24,664 --> 01:09:26,207 Thank you. 1425 01:09:34,883 --> 01:09:36,801 Okay, I can't stand it. Something's up. 1426 01:09:36,843 --> 01:09:38,511 You've been acting 1427 01:09:38,553 --> 01:09:40,847 distant all night. Just spill. 1428 01:09:42,974 --> 01:09:44,100 [phone rings] 1429 01:09:44,142 --> 01:09:46,519 Well, I should get that. It could be my 1430 01:09:46,561 --> 01:09:48,688 dad or Isaiah for the 1431 01:09:48,730 --> 01:09:51,816 volunteer fire department. 1432 01:09:56,029 --> 01:09:58,281 Mary, to what do I owe the pleasure? 1433 01:09:59,366 --> 01:10:02,869 Noah, you did it. You made me cry, sob, 1434 01:10:03,078 --> 01:10:04,996 bawl, weep. This Christmas checklist 1435 01:10:05,038 --> 01:10:07,332 article is everything. 1436 01:10:07,374 --> 01:10:09,668 It's not even finished. 1437 01:10:09,709 --> 01:10:11,586 Ah, details, details. You will finish it. 1438 01:10:11,628 --> 01:10:12,754 I will run it. It 1439 01:10:12,796 --> 01:10:14,339 will dominate Christmas. 1440 01:10:14,381 --> 01:10:16,883 This is huge. This is going to change the 1441 01:10:16,925 --> 01:10:19,511 course of your future. 1442 01:10:20,595 --> 01:10:30,605 [music] 1443 01:10:30,647 --> 01:10:40,281 [music] 1444 01:10:41,616 --> 01:10:43,535 All good? 1445 01:10:44,035 --> 01:10:49,332 No, things are not all good, Emily. I 1446 01:10:49,374 --> 01:10:52,377 have a confession to make. 1447 01:10:53,461 --> 01:10:54,629 Okay. 1448 01:10:54,796 --> 01:10:56,715 I've been searching for the perfect 1449 01:10:56,756 --> 01:10:59,676 article to land this staff position. 1450 01:10:59,718 --> 01:11:01,052 I remember. 1451 01:11:01,511 --> 01:11:02,345 But everything that I've been 1452 01:11:02,387 --> 01:11:04,639 sending in hasn't been right. 1453 01:11:04,681 --> 01:11:06,850 I've been feeling the 1454 01:11:06,891 --> 01:11:08,810 pressure from my boss. 1455 01:11:09,519 --> 01:11:13,106 So today, in my meeting, I told her about 1456 01:11:13,148 --> 01:11:16,484 the Christmas checklist. 1457 01:11:17,527 --> 01:11:18,820 I see. 1458 01:11:19,487 --> 01:11:23,324 She loved it. She wants me to write it. 1459 01:11:23,491 --> 01:11:25,827 And you told her no, right? 1460 01:11:26,453 --> 01:11:28,121 Like I said, it's too personal. I'm not 1461 01:11:28,163 --> 01:11:30,623 ready to share it like that. 1462 01:11:30,665 --> 01:11:32,709 Of course. The problem is, 1463 01:11:32,751 --> 01:11:37,380 I've already started writing it. 1464 01:11:37,839 --> 01:11:39,007 You what? 1465 01:11:39,049 --> 01:11:43,720 Well, not all of it. But I have started. 1466 01:11:44,596 --> 01:11:47,557 I'm so inspired by you, Emily, and by our 1467 01:11:47,599 --> 01:11:50,852 time together, that the words just flowed 1468 01:11:50,894 --> 01:11:53,646 onto the pages so naturally. 1469 01:11:54,439 --> 01:11:55,899 I never intended for her to read it, 1470 01:11:55,940 --> 01:11:56,858 especially not before 1471 01:11:56,900 --> 01:11:59,486 talking to you about it first. 1472 01:12:00,195 --> 01:12:03,406 But in the moment, it felt like sharing 1473 01:12:03,448 --> 01:12:07,744 it with her was the right thing to do. 1474 01:12:08,578 --> 01:12:12,374 She was so moved that I didn't want to 1475 01:12:12,415 --> 01:12:13,833 disappoint her, you know? 1476 01:12:14,042 --> 01:12:16,711 So instead, you disappointed me? 1477 01:12:18,838 --> 01:12:22,425 Yeah. I'm really sorry, Emily. 1478 01:12:23,134 --> 01:12:25,053 Was that her on the phone? 1479 01:12:27,889 --> 01:12:30,642 Yeah. She's, uh... She wants to run it. 1480 01:12:30,934 --> 01:12:32,811 Say no. 1481 01:12:33,812 --> 01:12:38,566 I can't do that. She's my boss, and I'm 1482 01:12:38,608 --> 01:12:41,653 contracted to write for her. 1483 01:12:43,571 --> 01:12:45,407 Emily, I'm so sorry. This is 1484 01:12:45,448 --> 01:12:46,866 not how I want things to go. 1485 01:12:46,908 --> 01:12:47,575 How did you think it was 1486 01:12:47,617 --> 01:12:49,619 going to turn out, Noah? 1487 01:12:51,621 --> 01:12:53,164 All this time, I thought you were doing 1488 01:12:53,206 --> 01:12:55,166 the checklist because you cared about it, 1489 01:12:55,208 --> 01:12:57,127 because you saw something special in it, 1490 01:12:57,168 --> 01:12:57,961 and you genuinely 1491 01:12:58,003 --> 01:12:59,587 wanted to help me finish it. 1492 01:12:59,629 --> 01:13:03,049 But now I understand. It was about the 1493 01:13:03,091 --> 01:13:06,094 article the whole time, wasn't it? 1494 01:13:08,722 --> 01:13:10,557 The checklist isn't something you can 1495 01:13:10,598 --> 01:13:12,517 just use for your own benefit. The fact 1496 01:13:12,559 --> 01:13:13,601 that you don't see that tells me 1497 01:13:13,643 --> 01:13:15,228 everything I need to know about you, and 1498 01:13:15,270 --> 01:13:17,480 you're not who I thought you were. 1499 01:13:22,777 --> 01:13:24,612 Okay. We're gonna talk about it. 1500 01:13:24,946 --> 01:13:26,573 I'm okay, really. 1501 01:13:26,614 --> 01:13:29,492 No, you're not. You wrote me a ten-page 1502 01:13:29,534 --> 01:13:31,077 dissertation by text 1503 01:13:31,119 --> 01:13:32,454 on why you're not okay. 1504 01:13:32,787 --> 01:13:34,539 I just feel like the whole time he was 1505 01:13:34,581 --> 01:13:36,458 only interested in getting a promotion. 1506 01:13:36,666 --> 01:13:38,084 He didn't care about the checklist or 1507 01:13:38,126 --> 01:13:40,670 us... I mean us doing 1508 01:13:40,712 --> 01:13:42,672 the checklist together. 1509 01:13:42,922 --> 01:13:45,091 Can I ask you something that might make you mad? 1510 01:13:45,133 --> 01:13:46,593 No. 1511 01:13:46,634 --> 01:13:48,970 Are you more upset that the checklist is 1512 01:13:49,012 --> 01:13:50,680 out there in the world, or because you're 1513 01:13:50,722 --> 01:13:52,766 doubting your read on him? 1514 01:13:53,141 --> 01:13:54,184 What's that supposed to mean? 1515 01:13:54,225 --> 01:13:56,186 Oh, come on. You were catching feelings 1516 01:13:56,227 --> 01:13:57,854 for each other, and you're pissed at 1517 01:13:57,896 --> 01:13:59,606 yourself because you think you read him 1518 01:13:59,647 --> 01:14:01,107 wrong, and it's your job to read people 1519 01:14:01,149 --> 01:14:02,650 and figure out what they're feeling. 1520 01:14:03,109 --> 01:14:06,780 No. Okay, maybe yes. 1521 01:14:08,156 --> 01:14:12,160 Would you consider that maybe he's a good guy who made a bad choice? 1522 01:14:13,078 --> 01:14:14,662 I don't know. 1523 01:14:15,330 --> 01:14:17,499 I know you're mad right now, but try not 1524 01:14:17,540 --> 01:14:19,501 to be mad forever. It's 1525 01:14:19,542 --> 01:14:21,836 not good for your complexion. 1526 01:14:21,878 --> 01:14:24,839 I'll keep that in mind. 1527 01:14:39,979 --> 01:14:41,606 Great job decorating 1528 01:14:41,648 --> 01:14:43,191 Nick. It's very festive. 1529 01:14:43,608 --> 01:14:44,317 You think it's good 1530 01:14:44,359 --> 01:14:45,694 enough to win a contest? 1531 01:14:45,902 --> 01:14:47,654 Definitely. 1532 01:14:47,862 --> 01:14:49,072 Thanks so much for stepping in to take 1533 01:14:49,114 --> 01:14:51,616 care of her. The original fosters had a 1534 01:14:51,658 --> 01:14:53,868 family emergency and had to leave town. 1535 01:14:53,910 --> 01:14:55,704 Of course. Thank you! 1536 01:14:55,954 --> 01:14:58,665 So? How long can you keep her for? 1537 01:14:58,707 --> 01:14:59,666 I was supposed to head back 1538 01:14:59,708 --> 01:15:01,292 to Seattle around the first. 1539 01:15:01,334 --> 01:15:02,252 No problem! The other 1540 01:15:02,293 --> 01:15:03,837 family will be back by then. 1541 01:15:03,878 --> 01:15:06,631 Oh, okay. That's ... good. 1542 01:15:07,173 --> 01:15:08,550 Emily! ... 1543 01:15:09,718 --> 01:15:11,261 Meet Ruby. 1544 01:15:11,302 --> 01:15:12,679 What did you say? 1545 01:15:12,721 --> 01:15:16,182 Ruby. Her name is Ruby. 1546 01:15:19,853 --> 01:15:21,563 Hi Ruby! 1547 01:15:23,023 --> 01:15:26,234 It's nice to meet you! 1548 01:15:38,830 --> 01:15:41,041 I'm thankful for my mom and the checklist 1549 01:15:41,082 --> 01:15:42,751 for giving me a reason to 1550 01:15:42,792 --> 01:15:45,253 bring a new Ruby into my life. 1551 01:15:47,339 --> 01:15:48,715 [door knocks] 1552 01:15:48,757 --> 01:15:50,383 All right. All right. 1553 01:15:50,425 --> 01:15:53,261 I'm coming. Hold on. 1554 01:16:01,186 --> 01:16:04,606 I wasn't sure if you heard the door, so I 1555 01:16:04,647 --> 01:16:08,860 let myself in. Old habit. 1556 01:16:09,444 --> 01:16:13,031 Of course. Of course. 1557 01:16:13,073 --> 01:16:15,617 Come in and make yourself at home. 1558 01:16:15,867 --> 01:16:19,621 Can I get you anything? 1559 01:16:20,121 --> 01:16:22,916 Coffee, tea, water? You hungry? 1560 01:16:22,957 --> 01:16:27,170 No, I'm good. Thanks, Dad. 1561 01:16:29,089 --> 01:16:32,133 I brought you some cookies. 1562 01:16:32,384 --> 01:16:34,010 Oh, thank you. 1563 01:16:34,052 --> 01:16:35,637 Did you make them yourself? 1564 01:16:35,970 --> 01:16:37,097 Mm-hmm. 1565 01:16:37,681 --> 01:16:42,310 I didn't know you had this skill. 1566 01:16:44,312 --> 01:16:48,942 Um, Isaiah told me that 1567 01:16:48,983 --> 01:16:51,736 you got a big promotion. 1568 01:16:52,362 --> 01:16:55,073 It's not confirmed, 1569 01:16:55,115 --> 01:16:56,741 but it's looking good. 1570 01:16:57,158 --> 01:16:58,993 Well, it's great. 1571 01:16:59,327 --> 01:17:03,289 I'm proud of you. 1572 01:17:04,916 --> 01:17:06,334 You are? 1573 01:17:06,918 --> 01:17:09,045 Of course I am. 1574 01:17:09,754 --> 01:17:11,673 I know I gave you a hard 1575 01:17:11,715 --> 01:17:14,175 time about your writing. 1576 01:17:14,759 --> 01:17:17,012 Because I didn't understand it, 1577 01:17:17,053 --> 01:17:20,807 then, but I want to. 1578 01:17:21,766 --> 01:17:23,351 I want to be a part of 1579 01:17:23,393 --> 01:17:26,688 your life again, Noah. 1580 01:17:27,105 --> 01:17:30,108 I'm sorry, too. 1581 01:17:30,984 --> 01:17:32,152 I shouldn't have shut you 1582 01:17:32,193 --> 01:17:34,112 out like that after Mom died. 1583 01:17:34,738 --> 01:17:37,991 I was just so mad at the way that you had 1584 01:17:38,033 --> 01:17:39,909 shut down that I ended up 1585 01:17:39,951 --> 01:17:42,704 just doing the exact same thing. 1586 01:17:43,038 --> 01:17:46,875 Well, son, we're more alike than you know, huh? 1587 01:17:49,377 --> 01:17:51,963 I guess so. 1588 01:17:57,344 --> 01:18:01,473 Let's say we try again. 1589 01:18:10,940 --> 01:18:12,776 I'd like that. 1590 01:18:12,817 --> 01:18:15,445 Sure. 1591 01:18:20,408 --> 01:18:22,869 You sure you're not hungry? 1592 01:18:22,911 --> 01:18:27,999 I got lasagna with your name on it. Yeah, okay. 1593 01:18:33,963 --> 01:18:36,132 So, how have you been? 1594 01:18:36,174 --> 01:18:38,468 Haven't seen you around much? 1595 01:18:39,010 --> 01:18:40,053 Busy. 1596 01:18:40,345 --> 01:18:43,139 Work, holidays, the usual, you know. 1597 01:18:43,556 --> 01:18:45,892 Yeah, yeah, yeah. Yeah, me too. Gah. 1598 01:18:45,934 --> 01:18:50,522 It can be so exhausting going from one Christmas party to another to another. 1599 01:18:51,064 --> 01:18:52,315 Constant socializing 1600 01:18:52,357 --> 01:18:54,818 really takes it out of me. 1601 01:18:56,111 --> 01:18:58,822 How about you? Any holi-dates lined up or 1602 01:18:58,863 --> 01:19:00,490 are you looking for one? 1603 01:19:00,949 --> 01:19:01,908 ... uh ... 1604 01:19:10,250 --> 01:19:13,211 Okay, Ruby, let's go for a walk. 1605 01:19:23,346 --> 01:19:25,265 I should get going 1606 01:19:25,306 --> 01:19:26,349 What about dessert? Your 1607 01:19:26,391 --> 01:19:27,976 father brought a lovely cake. 1608 01:19:28,018 --> 01:19:29,811 Spice cake. Your mom's favorite. 1609 01:19:29,853 --> 01:19:30,854 I wish I could, but I 1610 01:19:30,895 --> 01:19:32,230 have this deadline tomorrow. 1611 01:19:32,272 --> 01:19:34,357 This draft has to be perfect. 1612 01:19:34,899 --> 01:19:36,609 That's my son, the world's hardest 1613 01:19:36,651 --> 01:19:38,987 working writer. Can't wait to read it. 1614 01:19:39,195 --> 01:19:40,280 Thanks, Dad. 1615 01:19:40,655 --> 01:19:42,282 Alright, good night, guys. 1616 01:19:42,532 --> 01:19:44,451 Good night. 1617 01:19:48,163 --> 01:19:49,456 Uh, Noah? 1618 01:19:51,499 --> 01:19:53,168 Mind if I walk you home? 1619 01:19:54,252 --> 01:19:55,462 It's right next door. 1620 01:19:56,212 --> 01:19:58,548 I know. Um, but I want to 1621 01:19:58,590 --> 01:20:00,508 talk to you about something. 1622 01:20:01,593 --> 01:20:03,011 Yeah. Yeah. 1623 01:20:03,303 --> 01:20:04,346 Okay. 1624 01:20:08,058 --> 01:20:08,892 Uh, Noah? 1625 01:20:08,933 --> 01:20:10,226 Yep. 1626 01:20:11,019 --> 01:20:13,063 This is going to seem impulsive and maybe 1627 01:20:13,104 --> 01:20:15,023 a little out of the left field, 1628 01:20:15,065 --> 01:20:16,858 although probably not because I've been 1629 01:20:16,900 --> 01:20:18,485 laying it on pretty thick. 1630 01:20:18,526 --> 01:20:21,863 Anyway, um, here goes. 1631 01:20:27,577 --> 01:20:28,953 Whoa. 1632 01:20:28,995 --> 01:20:30,413 Come on. Sorry. Was that, um... 1633 01:20:30,622 --> 01:20:32,165 It was unexpected. 1634 01:20:32,207 --> 01:20:34,959 Uh, we are standing under a mistletoe. 1635 01:20:35,585 --> 01:20:37,045 Huh? 1636 01:20:38,046 --> 01:20:40,090 Look, Renee, Renee, I think 1637 01:20:40,131 --> 01:20:42,217 you are an amazing person. 1638 01:20:43,051 --> 01:20:44,135 It's just that I... 1639 01:20:44,177 --> 01:20:45,136 You can say the pity 1640 01:20:45,178 --> 01:20:46,429 speech. I've heard it all before. 1641 01:20:47,013 --> 01:20:48,556 Are you kidding me, Renee? 1642 01:20:49,057 --> 01:20:51,518 You are gorgeous. You're confident. 1643 01:20:52,686 --> 01:20:53,645 You seem to have the 1644 01:20:53,687 --> 01:20:54,938 world at your fingertips. 1645 01:20:55,146 --> 01:20:56,022 You're the last 1646 01:20:56,064 --> 01:20:57,065 person that needs any pity. 1647 01:20:58,358 --> 01:21:01,277 It's just that, uh, I 1648 01:21:01,319 --> 01:21:02,654 think I like someone else. 1649 01:21:03,071 --> 01:21:03,947 You think? 1650 01:21:06,074 --> 01:21:07,450 No, I know that I do. 1651 01:21:08,952 --> 01:21:10,412 Then what are you waiting for? 1652 01:21:10,620 --> 01:21:12,956 I did something to upset her, and I don't 1653 01:21:12,997 --> 01:21:14,499 know what she'll ever forgive me for. 1654 01:21:15,250 --> 01:21:16,960 Have you apologized? 1655 01:21:18,586 --> 01:21:20,046 Start there. 1656 01:21:20,088 --> 01:21:21,381 If she feels the same way about you, I'm 1657 01:21:21,423 --> 01:21:22,215 pretty sure an 1658 01:21:22,257 --> 01:21:23,591 apology will go a long way. 1659 01:21:25,427 --> 01:21:26,511 Thanks, Renee. 1660 01:21:28,013 --> 01:21:30,015 Sorry I ambushed you with a kiss. 1661 01:21:30,598 --> 01:21:32,350 I guess I watched too many rom-coms. 1662 01:21:32,392 --> 01:21:34,310 No, please, please. Never change. 1663 01:21:35,186 --> 01:21:36,479 Somewhere out there is a guy who would be 1664 01:21:36,521 --> 01:21:37,605 lucky to be on the 1665 01:21:37,647 --> 01:21:39,274 receiving end of that kiss. 1666 01:21:40,275 --> 01:21:42,569 Yeah. Yeah, you're right. 1667 01:21:44,612 --> 01:21:47,032 Good night, Noah. Good luck. 1668 01:21:48,616 --> 01:21:50,076 Thanks, Renee. 1669 01:21:50,118 --> 01:22:04,507 [music] 1670 01:22:06,634 --> 01:22:09,637 I'm thankful for... 1671 01:22:12,140 --> 01:22:22,108 [music] 1672 01:22:22,150 --> 01:22:28,406 [music] 1673 01:22:30,617 --> 01:22:31,618 Cheryl, it's Emily 1674 01:22:31,659 --> 01:22:34,037 Robertson from Candy Cane Lane. 1675 01:22:35,455 --> 01:22:39,668 Let's do it. Let's sell the house. 1676 01:22:40,460 --> 01:22:50,470 [music] 1677 01:22:50,512 --> 01:23:00,355 [music] 1678 01:23:05,276 --> 01:23:08,154 You did Ruby proud, my dear. 1679 01:23:08,697 --> 01:23:09,739 That's exactly the kind of 1680 01:23:09,781 --> 01:23:11,366 potluck she would have wanted. 1681 01:23:11,616 --> 01:23:13,201 Come on. 1682 01:23:13,618 --> 01:23:25,755 [music] 1683 01:23:38,643 --> 01:23:41,604 Did you forget something, Mrs. Riley? 1684 01:23:41,646 --> 01:23:43,523 Noah. 1685 01:23:43,815 --> 01:23:44,649 Hi. 1686 01:23:44,899 --> 01:23:46,192 Hi. 1687 01:23:47,402 --> 01:23:48,570 May I come in? 1688 01:23:49,404 --> 01:23:50,572 Sure. 1689 01:24:01,541 --> 01:24:03,293 Emily, I'm so sorry. 1690 01:24:04,210 --> 01:24:05,253 I should have told you I was writing the 1691 01:24:05,295 --> 01:24:07,630 article from the start. 1692 01:24:07,672 --> 01:24:09,716 I never meant to hurt you or take 1693 01:24:09,758 --> 01:24:12,427 advantage of what you're going through. 1694 01:24:13,428 --> 01:24:15,388 I write because it's the only way that I 1695 01:24:15,430 --> 01:24:18,600 can say how I truly feel about something, 1696 01:24:18,933 --> 01:24:21,603 which is why I wrote about you. 1697 01:24:23,646 --> 01:24:25,106 Here. 1698 01:24:25,648 --> 01:24:27,817 I brought you a copy just in 1699 01:24:27,859 --> 01:24:30,487 case you wanted to read it. 1700 01:24:31,613 --> 01:24:33,198 I'm really proud of it, and I hope that 1701 01:24:33,239 --> 01:24:35,450 maybe you'll see what I see. 1702 01:24:36,159 --> 01:24:37,744 Noah, you were right. The 1703 01:24:37,786 --> 01:24:40,246 checklist was meant to be shared. 1704 01:24:40,455 --> 01:24:42,749 I'm sorry I blew up at you. 1705 01:24:43,291 --> 01:24:44,793 That's okay. 1706 01:24:48,797 --> 01:24:49,714 I can't promise that 1707 01:24:49,756 --> 01:24:51,716 I'll read it, but I'll try. 1708 01:24:58,223 --> 01:24:59,724 That's fair. 1709 01:25:01,267 --> 01:25:02,727 And hopefully you'll also 1710 01:25:02,769 --> 01:25:05,730 accept this small apology gift. 1711 01:25:08,650 --> 01:25:10,360 Em? 1712 01:25:11,986 --> 01:25:15,532 Dave, why are you here? 1713 01:25:16,199 --> 01:25:17,450 Well, when you weren't answering about me 1714 01:25:17,492 --> 01:25:18,159 coming down, I figured 1715 01:25:18,201 --> 01:25:19,869 I would surprise you. 1716 01:25:19,911 --> 01:25:23,248 Hello, I'm Dave, Emily's boyfriend. 1717 01:25:24,457 --> 01:25:28,420 Noah, Emily's ... friend. 1718 01:25:30,672 --> 01:25:32,924 Well, I guess that's why you have the 1719 01:25:32,966 --> 01:25:34,676 for-sale sign now, right? 1720 01:25:34,718 --> 01:25:36,636 No, it's not. It's... 1721 01:25:36,678 --> 01:25:38,346 No, it's complicated. 1722 01:25:38,722 --> 01:25:40,515 I know. 1723 01:25:41,850 --> 01:25:42,600 Well, I'm sure you two 1724 01:25:42,642 --> 01:25:43,810 have a lot to catch up on. 1725 01:25:44,394 --> 01:25:45,228 So... 1726 01:25:46,688 --> 01:25:47,814 All right. 1727 01:25:52,944 --> 01:25:54,529 Noah, wait. 1728 01:26:00,660 --> 01:26:02,662 Looks like a great party. 1729 01:26:04,748 --> 01:26:06,791 Got any leftovers? 1730 01:26:09,794 --> 01:26:11,546 Yeah, in the kitchen. 1731 01:26:16,885 --> 01:26:18,303 Look, I'm pretty tired. Do you mind if I 1732 01:26:18,345 --> 01:26:19,471 set you up on the couch 1733 01:26:19,512 --> 01:26:21,264 and we call it a night? 1734 01:26:22,682 --> 01:26:24,476 Yeah. Of course. 1735 01:26:48,792 --> 01:26:50,460 [sighs] 1736 01:26:50,669 --> 01:26:53,296 We need to talk. 1737 01:26:53,338 --> 01:26:54,005 I'm sorry I showed up 1738 01:26:54,047 --> 01:26:55,423 unannounced last night. 1739 01:26:55,465 --> 01:26:58,259 It's okay. I understand why you did. 1740 01:26:58,677 --> 01:27:01,513 I'm sorry, too. It's... I've been 1741 01:27:01,554 --> 01:27:03,932 distant. It's not fair to you. 1742 01:27:03,973 --> 01:27:04,974 Well, I'm here now. We 1743 01:27:05,016 --> 01:27:06,434 could figure it out, right? 1744 01:27:07,602 --> 01:27:08,937 These past few years 1745 01:27:08,978 --> 01:27:10,897 have meant everything to me. 1746 01:27:11,773 --> 01:27:13,441 But the problems that we had before we 1747 01:27:13,483 --> 01:27:14,651 went on a break will still be 1748 01:27:14,693 --> 01:27:16,569 there if we get back together. 1749 01:27:16,903 --> 01:27:19,280 We've been through so much together. 1750 01:27:20,448 --> 01:27:21,783 I can't imagine throwing that away. 1751 01:27:21,950 --> 01:27:23,451 We're not. 1752 01:27:23,785 --> 01:27:25,662 What we had will always be ours. 1753 01:27:26,663 --> 01:27:28,623 It's just not enough 1754 01:27:28,665 --> 01:27:30,917 to build a future on. 1755 01:27:32,669 --> 01:27:34,879 To think I'm the one who wanted to take 1756 01:27:34,921 --> 01:27:37,382 the break. Why do I regret it now? 1757 01:27:37,799 --> 01:27:40,468 I don't. It helped us. 1758 01:27:40,802 --> 01:27:44,014 To be honest, you seem lighter, more 1759 01:27:44,055 --> 01:27:45,598 optimistic, and that has 1760 01:27:45,640 --> 01:27:47,976 nothing to do with me or us. 1761 01:27:48,393 --> 01:27:50,645 I know things weren't perfect. 1762 01:27:51,396 --> 01:27:53,606 I just miss the old days. 1763 01:27:54,024 --> 01:27:55,859 Me too. 1764 01:27:56,693 --> 01:27:59,946 But for the first time in a long time, 1765 01:27:59,988 --> 01:28:01,072 I'm looking forward to 1766 01:28:01,114 --> 01:28:02,991 the days ahead, you know? 1767 01:28:03,908 --> 01:28:05,035 Yeah. 1768 01:28:06,661 --> 01:28:08,830 I do know. 1769 01:28:10,373 --> 01:28:12,876 So I'll see you back in Seattle? 1770 01:28:13,793 --> 01:28:14,669 Actually, I'm not 1771 01:28:14,711 --> 01:28:16,087 sure about that anymore. 1772 01:28:18,673 --> 01:28:21,092 I hope we can still be friends. 1773 01:28:22,177 --> 01:28:24,095 We always have been. 1774 01:28:25,680 --> 01:28:27,682 We always will be. 1775 01:28:38,693 --> 01:28:39,944 I am so happy that Ruby 1776 01:28:39,986 --> 01:28:41,529 has found her forever home. 1777 01:28:41,863 --> 01:28:42,864 Me too. 1778 01:28:45,700 --> 01:28:46,993 Let's go home. 1779 01:29:21,069 --> 01:29:32,706 [music] 1780 01:29:33,873 --> 01:29:35,750 Cheryl, it's Emily. 1781 01:29:36,042 --> 01:29:37,544 Robertson. 1782 01:29:37,836 --> 01:29:39,629 Candy Cane Lane. 1783 01:29:39,921 --> 01:29:41,214 Listen, I've been doing a lot of 1784 01:29:41,256 --> 01:29:42,507 thinking, and I've 1785 01:29:42,549 --> 01:29:44,634 decided I'm not going to sell. 1786 01:29:45,135 --> 01:29:46,803 Ever. 1787 01:29:47,804 --> 01:29:49,723 I'm gonna stay in Ivywood. 1788 01:29:50,515 --> 01:29:56,187 [music] 1789 01:29:57,022 --> 01:29:58,106 [sigh] 1790 01:29:58,732 --> 01:29:59,733 I'm thankful that it's 1791 01:29:59,774 --> 01:30:01,151 finally Christmas Eve. 1792 01:30:01,776 --> 01:30:02,986 And I'm thankful for 1793 01:30:03,028 --> 01:30:05,113 you, Mom, wherever you are. 1794 01:30:05,905 --> 01:30:08,616 Cause I can feel you everywhere. 1795 01:30:19,085 --> 01:30:21,087 Our parents give us many gifts. 1796 01:30:21,713 --> 01:30:25,133 They teach us about kindness and empathy. 1797 01:30:25,717 --> 01:30:26,926 They show us how to stand up for 1798 01:30:26,968 --> 01:30:28,636 ourselves when it counts. 1799 01:30:28,803 --> 01:30:30,597 And step back when the 1800 01:30:30,638 --> 01:30:33,224 fight isn't worth it. 1801 01:30:35,727 --> 01:30:36,936 However, I would argue that the most 1802 01:30:36,978 --> 01:30:38,605 important lesson our parents 1803 01:30:38,646 --> 01:30:41,149 can give us is how to love. 1804 01:30:44,027 --> 01:30:47,280 How to receive it, share it, and spread 1805 01:30:47,322 --> 01:30:49,491 it to those who need it most. 1806 01:30:50,700 --> 01:30:52,702 When we lose a loved one over the holiday 1807 01:30:52,744 --> 01:30:55,246 season, it can be devastating. 1808 01:30:57,749 --> 01:31:01,002 When we lose a parent, it's debilitating. 1809 01:31:03,880 --> 01:31:05,590 Unless you're lucky enough to have a 1810 01:31:05,632 --> 01:31:06,800 mother who leaves you 1811 01:31:06,841 --> 01:31:09,928 a Christmas checklist. 1812 01:31:12,097 --> 01:31:13,264 A roadmap to guide you 1813 01:31:13,306 --> 01:31:14,808 along the path to love. 1814 01:31:15,266 --> 01:31:16,935 Finding community and cultivating 1815 01:31:16,976 --> 01:31:19,896 friendships along the way. 1816 01:31:22,023 --> 01:31:24,693 This is the story of that checklist. 1817 01:31:26,194 --> 01:31:28,029 And how it changed Christmas for me. 1818 01:31:28,697 --> 01:31:30,532 Forever. 1819 01:31:33,243 --> 01:31:34,577 Hey, Renee. 1820 01:31:35,704 --> 01:31:36,871 You look great. 1821 01:31:37,288 --> 01:31:39,165 You're right. I do. [laughs] 1822 01:31:39,916 --> 01:31:41,793 And you're not so bad yourself. 1823 01:31:42,669 --> 01:31:43,670 By the way, the Christmas 1824 01:31:43,712 --> 01:31:44,754 checklist has gone viral. 1825 01:31:45,005 --> 01:31:45,839 I linked the hashtag to your 1826 01:31:45,880 --> 01:31:47,298 article and it's blowing up. 1827 01:31:47,716 --> 01:31:49,718 That's great. 1828 01:31:50,719 --> 01:31:51,928 Did you tell her how you feel? 1829 01:31:52,178 --> 01:31:53,263 I tried. 1830 01:31:53,722 --> 01:31:54,848 Not good enough. 1831 01:31:54,889 --> 01:31:56,182 Put it all on the line. 1832 01:31:56,224 --> 01:31:57,058 Take it from me. 1833 01:31:57,100 --> 01:31:58,309 You'll feel better afterwards. 1834 01:31:58,351 --> 01:32:00,145 No matter what happens. 1835 01:32:03,732 --> 01:32:04,691 Hey, guys. 1836 01:32:05,025 --> 01:32:06,026 Just hang on a second. 1837 01:32:06,067 --> 01:32:07,235 I forgot something. 1838 01:32:23,877 --> 01:32:24,753 Emily. 1839 01:32:25,045 --> 01:32:26,921 You ready to go? 1840 01:32:27,255 --> 01:32:28,298 Yes. 1841 01:32:28,340 --> 01:32:30,258 There's just one last thing. 1842 01:32:32,177 --> 01:32:33,595 It's from your Mom. 1843 01:32:36,139 --> 01:32:37,932 I'll wait for you in the car. 1844 01:32:47,233 --> 01:32:48,902 My precious Gem. 1845 01:32:48,943 --> 01:32:50,695 I know this Christmas will be hard. 1846 01:32:50,737 --> 01:32:52,197 But I hope you know that 1847 01:32:52,238 --> 01:32:53,907 I will always be with you. 1848 01:32:53,948 --> 01:32:55,658 Close to your heart. 1849 01:32:55,867 --> 01:32:58,036 If I know my Gem, you've figured out what 1850 01:32:58,078 --> 01:33:00,997 the 12th item is on the checklist. 1851 01:33:04,459 --> 01:33:06,795 Remember, keep your heart open, my dear. 1852 01:33:07,045 --> 01:33:08,630 And it will open your eyes to the love 1853 01:33:08,672 --> 01:33:10,965 that is all around you. 1854 01:33:11,341 --> 01:33:13,968 And no matter what, you have my love. 1855 01:33:14,803 --> 01:33:18,223 Forever and always, Mom. 1856 01:33:22,102 --> 01:33:25,188 * Christmas is coming * 1857 01:33:25,230 --> 01:33:26,189 Noah! 1858 01:33:26,231 --> 01:33:30,318 Just the man I want to see! 1859 01:33:32,779 --> 01:33:33,905 Mary, hi. 1860 01:33:34,322 --> 01:33:34,989 Tim? 1861 01:33:35,198 --> 01:33:36,157 You look great. 1862 01:33:36,449 --> 01:33:37,283 How are you guys? 1863 01:33:37,325 --> 01:33:39,119 How are you doing out here? 1864 01:33:39,160 --> 01:33:41,121 Oh, stop beating around the bush. 1865 01:33:41,162 --> 01:33:43,289 Yes, we're back together. 1866 01:33:43,331 --> 01:33:44,332 Blame the holiday spirit. 1867 01:33:44,374 --> 01:33:45,333 Blame the mulled wine. 1868 01:33:45,750 --> 01:33:46,793 Blame the checklist. 1869 01:33:46,835 --> 01:33:48,837 But here we are. 1870 01:33:49,170 --> 01:33:50,296 Noah ... 1871 01:33:51,506 --> 01:33:53,967 I'm thrilled to tell you that the staff 1872 01:33:54,009 --> 01:33:57,679 writer position is officially yours. 1873 01:33:58,096 --> 01:33:59,764 Mary, thank you! 1874 01:34:00,015 --> 01:34:01,474 Thank you for believing in me. 1875 01:34:01,516 --> 01:34:02,851 Thank you for seeing this through ... 1876 01:34:03,101 --> 01:34:04,060 Oh, okay, okay. 1877 01:34:04,102 --> 01:34:05,270 I don't need an acceptance speech. 1878 01:34:05,854 --> 01:34:07,230 We'll see you after the break. 1879 01:34:07,439 --> 01:34:09,691 Tim and I are going on vacation. 1880 01:34:10,775 --> 01:34:11,443 Finally. 1881 01:34:12,902 --> 01:34:14,863 Well, you have a great trip. 1882 01:34:15,280 --> 01:34:16,823 Thanks again. 1883 01:34:20,744 --> 01:34:22,037 There she is. 1884 01:34:22,746 --> 01:34:23,455 Hi, Emily. 1885 01:34:23,496 --> 01:34:24,706 Hi. 1886 01:34:25,248 --> 01:34:26,458 Are you gonna play? 1887 01:34:27,125 --> 01:34:29,044 Like you so graciously pointed out, 1888 01:34:29,085 --> 01:34:30,295 performing tonight is doing 1889 01:34:30,337 --> 01:34:32,172 something that I'm afraid of. 1890 01:34:32,881 --> 01:34:33,673 And I have to finish what I 1891 01:34:33,715 --> 01:34:35,091 started with that checklist. 1892 01:34:35,759 --> 01:34:37,385 I'm so proud of you. 1893 01:34:38,303 --> 01:34:39,971 Now go get backstage so we 1894 01:34:40,013 --> 01:34:41,473 can get the party started. 1895 01:34:41,931 --> 01:34:43,308 Oh, there's just one other thing. 1896 01:34:43,516 --> 01:34:45,477 I have decided to stay. 1897 01:34:50,774 --> 01:34:52,817 That's the best news. 1898 01:34:53,026 --> 01:34:53,860 Okay, go. 1899 01:34:53,902 --> 01:34:56,071 Go get ready. 1900 01:35:01,409 --> 01:35:03,995 Hello, everyone! 1901 01:35:04,329 --> 01:35:06,956 Welcome to our annual 1902 01:35:06,998 --> 01:35:10,168 Ivywood Christmas Eve party. 1903 01:35:10,835 --> 01:35:17,217 Thank you all so much for coming out 1904 01:35:17,258 --> 01:35:19,010 tonight and supporting the community. 1905 01:35:19,969 --> 01:35:22,889 It's just you and me. 1906 01:35:24,599 --> 01:35:26,476 Without further ado, I'd like to 1907 01:35:26,518 --> 01:35:28,144 introduce the first musical 1908 01:35:28,186 --> 01:35:29,896 performance of the evening, 1909 01:35:30,188 --> 01:35:31,773 who also happens to be my 1910 01:35:31,815 --> 01:35:34,859 best friend, Emily Robertson! 1911 01:35:44,577 --> 01:35:47,288 Good evening and Merry Christmas. 1912 01:35:48,873 --> 01:35:49,833 I'm gonna perform a song 1913 01:35:49,874 --> 01:35:52,002 that I wrote with my mom, Ruby. 1914 01:35:53,169 --> 01:35:56,214 It's about the magic of Christmas and how 1915 01:35:56,256 --> 01:35:57,549 it becomes more magical 1916 01:35:57,590 --> 01:36:00,135 when you share it with people you love. 1917 01:36:05,974 --> 01:36:08,810 Mom, this is for you. 1918 01:36:21,573 --> 01:36:23,241 Listen here and I'll tell 1919 01:36:23,283 --> 01:36:27,495 you the story of our lives. 1920 01:36:29,581 --> 01:36:33,251 We're together under a canopy of stars 1921 01:36:33,293 --> 01:36:37,839 and it's Christmas night. 1922 01:36:38,590 --> 01:36:43,720 Look around you as miracles everywhere. 1923 01:36:47,599 --> 01:36:53,855 Every heart warm with the love we share. 1924 01:37:04,574 --> 01:37:07,369 Like you, I was young once 1925 01:37:07,410 --> 01:37:10,580 and unsure of so many things. 1926 01:37:13,083 --> 01:37:16,378 Courage comes last and 1927 01:37:16,419 --> 01:37:20,090 it's a long road in between. 1928 01:37:22,217 --> 01:37:28,139 You came along and that's when I knew. 1929 01:37:31,184 --> 01:37:35,397 Love is within and it's in you too. 1930 01:37:40,068 --> 01:37:42,112 Don't let your doubt 1931 01:37:42,153 --> 01:37:47,075 rule over your heart. 1932 01:37:49,119 --> 01:37:52,247 Listen closely and your 1933 01:37:52,288 --> 01:37:56,918 true self will sing out loud. 1934 01:37:57,419 --> 01:38:02,924 When times get too hard to bear alone. 1935 01:38:04,592 --> 01:38:08,221 I'm never too far, 1936 01:38:08,722 --> 01:38:15,478 just remember this song. 1937 01:38:25,613 --> 01:38:28,158 Come closer, let's 1938 01:38:28,199 --> 01:38:32,454 think of all the good times. 1939 01:38:34,622 --> 01:38:37,500 We're together under a canopy of stars 1940 01:38:37,542 --> 01:38:42,297 and it's Christmas night. 1941 01:38:59,356 --> 01:39:01,024 Noah, I've been unfair to 1942 01:39:01,066 --> 01:39:02,233 you and I have to apologize. 1943 01:39:02,275 --> 01:39:04,152 You were nothing but kind and considerate 1944 01:39:04,194 --> 01:39:06,279 to me and I reacted harshly. 1945 01:39:06,613 --> 01:39:07,781 And then I saw you kissing that very 1946 01:39:07,822 --> 01:39:08,573 pretty woman the 1947 01:39:08,615 --> 01:39:09,449 other night and I just... 1948 01:39:09,491 --> 01:39:11,117 Wait, wait, wait. You saw that? 1949 01:39:11,659 --> 01:39:14,245 That was my neighbor, her name is Renee. 1950 01:39:14,579 --> 01:39:16,581 I know it looked like, it was like a 1951 01:39:16,623 --> 01:39:17,665 mistletoe 1952 01:39:17,707 --> 01:39:20,460 misunderstanding. It's a long story. 1953 01:39:24,422 --> 01:39:25,590 I wanted to give you this when I came 1954 01:39:25,632 --> 01:39:26,800 over the other night but 1955 01:39:26,841 --> 01:39:29,594 things got a little complicated. 1956 01:39:30,512 --> 01:39:31,721 Right. 1957 01:39:44,609 --> 01:39:45,610 You remembered. 1958 01:39:46,778 --> 01:39:49,239 I know you're moving back to Seattle and 1959 01:39:49,280 --> 01:39:53,118 Dave's in your life again but I just 1960 01:39:53,159 --> 01:39:54,452 want you to know that these past few 1961 01:39:54,494 --> 01:39:57,372 weeks with you they've been perfect. 1962 01:39:58,456 --> 01:40:00,750 A perfect moment suspended in time. 1963 01:40:04,170 --> 01:40:06,631 I don't know what the future holds but I 1964 01:40:06,673 --> 01:40:08,216 hope whenever you see that snow globe 1965 01:40:08,258 --> 01:40:09,634 that it reminds you 1966 01:40:09,676 --> 01:40:11,553 of joy and not sadness. 1967 01:40:14,806 --> 01:40:17,058 This is so thoughtful, thank you. 1968 01:40:25,150 --> 01:40:27,277 But I'm not getting 1969 01:40:27,318 --> 01:40:29,404 back together with Dave. 1970 01:40:30,238 --> 01:40:32,407 And I'm not going back to Seattle. 1971 01:40:33,324 --> 01:40:34,701 I realize that sometimes 1972 01:40:34,743 --> 01:40:36,578 moving on means coming home. 1973 01:40:37,579 --> 01:40:39,456 So this is where I need to be right now. 1974 01:40:40,415 --> 01:40:42,334 I'm happy to hear that. 1975 01:40:42,625 --> 01:40:45,211 Reading your article and seeing the 1976 01:40:45,253 --> 01:40:46,546 checklist through your eyes made me 1977 01:40:46,588 --> 01:40:49,841 realize that love is the 1978 01:40:49,883 --> 01:40:52,761 legacy my mom left for me. 1979 01:40:53,470 --> 01:40:56,222 I hope I could be a part of it Emily. 1980 01:40:57,599 --> 01:41:00,226 You already are. 1981 01:41:16,284 --> 01:41:23,291 [music] There's a lot to see a lot to do. 1982 01:41:25,210 --> 01:41:26,878 Recently I've realized I 1983 01:41:26,920 --> 01:41:29,631 like doing it all with you. 1984 01:41:30,632 --> 01:41:37,347 Take my hand. Twirl me around. 1985 01:41:40,767 --> 01:41:45,188 Hold me close. Don't ever put me down. 1986 01:41:48,525 --> 01:41:50,235 Every time I look at you 1987 01:41:50,276 --> 01:41:52,654 you're looking back at me my dear. 1988 01:41:53,530 --> 01:41:57,617 When you are around 1989 01:41:57,659 --> 01:42:00,662 everything seems crystal clear 1990 01:42:00,704 --> 01:42:05,625 I've been dreaming on this moment 1991 01:42:05,667 --> 01:42:08,628 Hope if there's something real 1992 01:42:08,670 --> 01:42:13,800 For something real 1993 01:42:13,842 --> 01:42:18,638 Way back when I was a lonely soul 1994 01:42:18,680 --> 01:42:23,268 Holding on to a heart so cold 1995 01:42:23,309 --> 01:42:26,896 Letting go is the only way 1996 01:42:26,938 --> 01:42:30,900 To free myself from years of pain 1997 01:42:30,942 --> 01:42:34,696 You came to me like an ocean breeze 1998 01:42:34,738 --> 01:42:38,658 We're so sweet I thought I'd never see 1999 01:42:38,700 --> 01:42:42,662 Love like this is all I need 2000 01:42:42,704 --> 01:42:47,542 Never thought I'd be so free 2001 01:42:53,673 --> 01:42:59,471 I can't count all the times I've tried 2002 01:43:01,681 --> 01:43:03,558 To fill the void that's 2003 01:43:03,600 --> 01:43:06,728 broken me apart so many times 2004 01:43:08,688 --> 01:43:15,403 Then you came into my life 2005 01:43:17,655 --> 01:43:23,286 Hold me close, hold me tight 2006 01:43:25,663 --> 01:43:27,707 Every time I look at you 2007 01:43:27,749 --> 01:43:30,585 you're looking back at me my dear 2008 01:43:33,672 --> 01:43:35,423 When you are around