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♪ Jingle all the way♪

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

♪ Jingle Bells, jingle bells,

♪ Jingle all the way

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

♪ Mmmhmm♪

♪ Dashing through the snow in a one-horse open sleigh♪

♪ Over the fields we go laughing all the way ♪

♪ Bells on bobtails ring, making spirits bright♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride and sing ♪

♪ a sleighing song tonight♪

Mmm. A few more minutes, Henry.

A few more minutes.

Okay. Okay.

I'm up. I'm up.

Who needs an alarm clock when I've got you?

I gotta get to court.

Opening statements in an hour.

Are you ready? Let's go.

♪ Dashing through the snow♪

♪ in a one-horse open sleigh,♪

♪ Over the fields we go, laughing all the way♪

Okay, Henry, just a second.

♪ Bells on bobtails ring ♪

♪ making spirits bright♪

♪ Oh, what fun it is to ride and sing♪

♪ a sleighing song tonight♪

♪ Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way♪

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

♪ Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way♪

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

The merger between Teletech and Compuphone

will result in a 41 percent share of the cell phone market

which clearly by definition is not a monopoly

and thus should be approved, your honour.

A little dry, huh?

Okay, so I have cleared my calendar for the next five days,

Bergdorf holiday party declined,

Christmas Eve tomorrow with the girls cancelled,

and the blind date's just gonna have to wait.

Thanks.

Sweet guy.

Okay, now.

Next.

Which one are you feeling?

That one?

Oh, I like that one. Thank you.

Nice.

A little holiday spirit to the world of corporate litigation.

Oh, Henry.

Hey, listen.

I'm only gonna be a few hours, then it's off to Gram's

for Christmas in Baynesville,

where I will no doubt run into people

that I haven't seen in years.

Henry, do you think it's too late to cancel?

I think we should cancel.

I just have too much work to do with this cell phone merger.

I think that sounds like a good idea.

How does she do that?

Hey, Gram.

Don't even think about trying to back out.

Uh, I wasn't.

You have been using work as an excuse to avoid coming home

for the holidays for the last four years.

Nobody has that much work.

I actually do, but-

You and I are each other's only family now.

I know.

And I don't know how many years I've got left.

You win, Gram.

I usually do.

Where do you think you got it from, kiddo?

Okay, when are you arriving?

Uh, well, we're probably gonna leave after lunch

so not till later tonight.

No problem.

It's never too late to reconnect with the ones you love.

Love you, Gram.

I love you too, Becca.

Henry wants to say hello.

Bye, Henry.

That means he wants a T-bone under the Christmas tree.

Bye.

Bye.

All right, buddy.

You ready?

I think we're gonna be in for a pretty wild ride.

♪ The snow is floating down so carefree and bright ♪

♪ It looks and feels a whole lot like Christmas ♪

♪ The snow is floating down so carefree and bright ♪

♪ I can tell today will be a Merry Christmas ♪

Oh, look at you!

Oh, let me look at that face.

Ooooh!

Oh, and let me look at that face!

Yes, that's a good boy.

Now, you didn't run into winter storm Megan, did you?

No, not one snowflake.

Oh, thank goodness.

Good thing.

Wouldn't wanna ruin those stunning shoes.

Tess!

What are you doing here?

Well, I couldn't wait until Christmas Day to see you.

And Henry. Hi, buddy.

Hey, is Sophie with you?

No, it's past her bedtime so she's with the sitter.

Charlie couldn't make it home for Christmas, huh?

He's still out on the oil rigs and couldn't get back.

I'm sorry.

Yeah, the distance is hard and Soph and I miss him like crazy

but I'm doing my best to be both mom and dad.

Well, I cannot wait to see her and smother her with some love

and I may or may not have brought a few too many gifts

back from New York.

Oh, hey.

What?

You still have the briefcase?

Oh, yeah.

Still one of the nicest things I've ever made.

Okay, I should get back because Sophie has probably convinced

the babysitter to make hot fudge sundaes

and stay up and watch movies.

Goodnight, hon.

Tess, thank you for the warm welcome.

Oh, you.

I will see you soon.

See ya.

Okay.

Goodnight.

Bye.

Let's get you inside.

Come on.

Come on, Henry!

Well, if you're not too tired I've made Christmas martinis,

green olives and red pits.

How can I say no to that?

Come on, Henry!

Good boy.

Come on! Good boy.

Oh, make sure you shut that door hard.

Sometimes that lock doesn't catch.

Good boy.

You get the tree from Mr. and Mrs. Davies?

Oh, you betcha.

Best Christmas tree farm in the state.

-Cheers. -Cheers.

They look so young.

Well, they were about your age.

It's hard to believe they've been gone for ten years.

I will never get over losing my son and your mom

in that accident, but...

you being here just means the world to me, honey.

For me, too.

Oh, looks like Henry found his Christmas present.

Oh, it's a good one.

Thanks, Gram.

Awe, atta boy.

So, fill me in on the big city life.

Busy.

Mm-hm.

I'm actually arguing an anti-trust case for my law firm

which will give my client 41 percent share

of the cell phone market.

Great.

Now, I know that we can't get along without cell phones

in this world anymore but I gotta say I still

just prefer talking to people face to face.

Well, that's almost possible if you live in a town

of 500 people.

Anyway, it's a big deal for me because I'm trying to make

partner and my only competition is this guy named Darren Schmidt

but I am crushing him in billable hours.

Oh, know you always were like this.

Like what?

Competitive.

Even when you were a little girl you had to be the best at,

oh, the spelling bees and the soccer games

and you just always had to win.

That's right.

Determination, grit, and weirdly long legs

have gotten me pretty far.

Yeah.

Well, I'm proud of you, kiddo.

And your mom and dad would be, too.

I hope so.

Are you happy?

Yeah.

I mean, I've got an amazing job,

a fabulous apartment people would die for,

a terrific group of girlfriends, and my best friend is Henry.

Any other men worshipping at your feet?

I have a date with somebody who seems kinda interesting

but honestly I'm pretty happy right now in my life.

Well, Henry's a life partner.

Okay.

He's the best boyfriend I ever had.

He's a good listener, he gets my jokes,

and he loves my cooking.

You mean he loves New York style pizza.

Thin crust with the right amount of cheese.

What's not to love?

Yeah.

Well, if Henry were a human he'd be the perfect mate.

Don't tell him that.

So are we really not gonna talk about it?

About what?

That Max is the reason you've been avoiding Baynesville?

Objection.

Well, you were together for four years.

Four Christmases, that's nothing to sneeze at.

Yeah, and we were broken up for the same amount of time.

I'm over it.

You're over it?

Yeah.

Good. 'Cause he got married and moved away.

What?

No.

He's single.

He's here.

He's the town veterinarian.

And a one-man animal services department.

I for sure thought he'd get rid of animal services

once he was a vet.

Oh, no, he likes making the calls.

Last week he rescued Mrs. Beall's Yorkie

from a whole pack of coyotes.

He snapped off a branch and made a splint

for that little pup's broken leg right out there in the woods.

Wow.

Yeah, he's a bit of a hometown hero in these parts.

Mmm.

Still as handsome as ever, too, I must say.

Okay.

All right, Gram.

I think it's time for me and Henry to go to bed.

All right, sweetie.

Sweet dreams.

Becca?

I'm really glad you're here.

It's gonna be a magical Christmas.

Come on, Henry.

Goodnight, Henry.

Good boy. Good boy.

Yeah, you're happy to be home, huh?

Good boy.

Did you miss it?

Yeah.

I missed it, too.

Henry?

Henry?

Henry?

Gram?

Henry!

Henry!

What is it?

Gram, Henry's gone.

Are you sure?

Yeah.

Can you call the neighbours?

I'm gonna go drive around the neighbourhood.

Okay. Good luck.

Oh.

Henry!

Henry, where are you?

Yeah, he went missing last night.

Well, just call me if you see him, okay?

Thanks.

Anything?

No.

I think he's really gone. Like, gone gone.

How did the door blow open?

Well, the lock on that doorknob is wobbly.

Did you hear me say that sometimes it doesn't catch?

No, I didn't.

This is my fault. This is all my fault.

No, no. It's nobody's fault.

He's probably just exploring.

Remember when he was a pup he used to run off

and he always came back?

But I don't know if he remembers how to come back.

He doesn't know how to fend for himself in the wild.

He's a city dog now.

He's always on a leash. He rides the subway.

I don't know what to do.

I always know what to do.

What do I do, Gram?

We call Max.

Right. Max.

Maybe we can just, like, canvas the area one more time and just...

Yeah, but Max has resources that we don't have.

And if somebody finds Henry

they're gonna take him to the shelter where Max is.

You're right. I know.

And I know your plan was to avoid him altogether

and slink back to New York in a few days,

but finding Henry supersedes any nerves

you might have about facing your ex-boyfriend.

You're right.

Okay, I'll call him.

Good.

I've checked him over and he's sound.

Just make sure you keep an eye on him for me, okay?

Animal services, Doctor Hutton speaking.

Hey. It's Becca Delano.

Hey, Becca.

Uh, yeah, I know, it's weird I'm calling,

um, I can't believe I'm calling myself but um...

it's urgent so I'm just gonna cut to the chase.

I'm in Baynesville visiting for the holidays

and Henry's gone missing.

So I need your help.

I'm on my way.

What's taking him so long?

I'm sure he's getting here as fast as he can.

Can... can you get that?

You are a soon-to-be partner in a fancy law firm.

Will you just get the door, please?

Okay.

Hi, Max.

Hey, Jean.

Oh, thanks for coming.

Of course.

It's Henry.

So what happened?

Well, he um- well, I'll just let Becca fill you in.

Hey.

Hi.

You look... like you.

Thanks.

So do you.

Look like you.

Too.

So how did Henry get out?

The lock on the door was loose and it just blew open.

I've been meaning to fix that for ya.

He's always been a bit of an escape artist.

Remember the fence at my old apartment?

He tried to go over it, under it,

then through it.

And he got stuck when one of the slats was missing.

And you went to saw him out.

That's when we started calling him Chunks McGee.

Well, thanks for helping me find him.

No need to thank me, it's what I do.

We were together the first half of his life

so I love him almost as much as I love you.

Loved you.

Like, I loved- loved him, but...

Well, that concludes the grammar lesson for today.

Why don't I just make us some coffee?

First, I'll need a recent photo of Henry to put on

the city's website and social media accounts.

I'm on it.

I think have, like a couple hundred here.

He still loves socks.

He does.

Especially if they're dirty.

He can sniff them out of the hamper like a truffle pig.

And rolling on his back.

He only does that now if he really likes you.

You put him in onesie pyjamas?

He likes them.

Never would have happened on my watch.

The first picture shows his distinguishing features.

Can you email that to me at doctorhutton@baynesville.gov?

Henry is seven years old?

Right.

And you got him...

On Christmas Eve.

You know that.

And he answers to Henry, Hank, and Chunks McGee.

Actually, I don't call him Chunks anymore.

Oh.

That was his best nickname.

How does Henry like New York?

Well, he adores people, so he's in heaven.

We have an apartment on the Upper West Side

and every Saturday we go down to the local pizzeria

and we get a slice.

And on Sundays we go to Central Park.

I'm sure he loves that.

Maybe not as much as our Sunday walks at Chancellor Park, but...

I mean, Central Park is one of the best parks in the world.

And yet pooping on the grass is pretty much the same everywhere.

How are things with you?

Good.

The practice is doing well.

Max is going to have a float in this year's Christmas parade.

Oh, that's cool.

Actually, Gram told me

that you saved Mrs. Beall's Yorkie last week?

You did?

Word travels fast.

It does in this town.

We got a hit.

Mr. and Mrs. Davies think they saw him

at the Christmas tree farm.

Oh, thank goodness.

Let's go bring Henry home.

You okay?

Yep.

Fine.

Not too many people still looking

to buy a tree on Christmas Eve,

but it's never too late to make the holidays come alive

with a majestic Douglas fir.

Looking good, Mrs. Davies.

Max!

Becca!

You made it home just in time.

Look at you.

Had to bring my A game on the most special day of the year.

I mean, I couldn't miss this.

Ah.

Jean says you're doing well in New York.

Yeah, I'm uh, I'm hoping to make partner soon

and Henry and I just got a new apartment.

Wonderful.

Oh, you look so grown up.

Thanks.

It happens.

So you think you saw Henry here this morning?

Yeah.

Doug saw him running through the trees a while ago.

Doug!

How did he get out?

It was the lock on Jean's front door, wasn't it?

I have been nagging Doug to go over there and fix that for her.

Doug!

There's no need to shout, woman.

These two are here for Henry.

Oh yeah.

These lovebirds used to play kissy face all the time.

Not anymore.

We broke up.

Yeah, well your canine wrecking ball tore through here earlier,

chewing my branches, wreaking havoc on my trees.

Doug.

Sorry about that, Mr. Davies.

That's okay.

That is how I recognized him.

Mm.

Hasn't changed a bit since he was a puppy.

He might have come here because he remembers this place.

It holds a special place in my heart, too.

This is where Henry and I first met.

Not too many people

still looking for a tree on Christmas Eve,

but it's never too late to make the holidays come alive.

Gram is gonna kill me.

She's letting me stay with her while I'm in law school

and the one thing she asked me to do

was get the Christmas tree.

I think it's lovely that you're following

in your father's footsteps.

Your parents were such a big part of the fabric of this town.

I'm sorry for your loss.

Thank you.

That's the one.

Oh, my goodness, a puppy!

Hey!

Where is that troublemaker?

There he is. Come on.

Max?

Hey, it's you.

It's me.

Didn't we have class together for a few years?

Yeah, weren't we lab partners in tenth grade biology?

Yes, and you must have been listening

because I heard that you went to Duke.

Biology major.

Well, makes sense, actually, because you were always kind of a-

Nerd? It's okay, you can say it.

Well, what brings you back home?

I'm going to veterinary school.

That's awesome.

Yeah, I'm also helping out at the animal shelter.

You know, until they find someone permanent.

Well, welcome home.

Thanks.

I mean, Duke was great but I've always had a special place

in my heart for Baynesville.

Shoo. Shoo.

Did you just kick a puppy?

What, me?

No, he bit me.

You're blaming him?

The adorable little puppy?

Okay, I'm gonna let you get back to work.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

Ow. See?

He likes you. You should pick him up?

I don't know how to hold a dog.

It's easy.

Well, you are a human being, right?

He likes you.

I think he's just laying the charm on thick.

Is it working?

No.

A family brought him for adoption, but this guy managed to escape.

Any chance you wanna take him home?

Oh, I can't.

You could be his Christmas miracle.

That's so not fair.

Otherwise I'll have to take him to the shelter.

You're the worst.

Sorry.

I will not try to talk you into taking home

maybe the cutest puppy I've ever seen.

Looks like you're gonna miss out on a great guy.

I can't take care of a dog.

I can barely take care of myself.

You'll have to learn on the fly.

I've seen that look.

You're a goner.

You've already been swept off your feet,

you just don't know it yet.

Where's the last place you saw him?

Here. Follow me.

Yeah, see?

Looks like he headed that way.

Towards the stables.

We hope you find him.

Yeah, I suppose the little guy was cute enough in his own way.

He's the only thing I want for Christmas.

Well, let's go get him.

Thank you.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas.

I never thought we'd be back here again.

At least not together.

Wow.

Tess has really built up her business.

I mean, this is beautiful.

Hey.

Oh, hey!

What're you doing here?

With Max?

Hi, Tess.

You realize people are gonna gossip when they hear

that you two were here together

in Baynesville's most romantic spot?

Okay, well those people need a hobby.

Mm-hm. I know this, but uh, Marianne might not.

Oh, great.

Oh, great, what?

Who's Marianne?

She and I broke up recently.

Oh, that's fine.

I mean why would that be weird?

Why would I care?

Yeah...

Marianne Davine from our high school?

With the perfect French braid?

Ok.

You know, I actually used to face off against her

in debate club.

She was a tough competitor but I think I beat her

in the county championships, 68-35 in the final round.

Her whole argument was based on a false dichotomy, but...

I don't remember.

Anyway, we're actually here because of Henry.

What happened to Henry?

Well, after I saw you last night he went missing.

Mr. and Mrs. Davies spotted him and we followed his tracks here.

Aunt Becca!

Oh my goodness, you've gotten so big!

Tell my mom.

She doesn't seem to notice.

Oh, really?

Wait.

This is Henry's.

I found it behind the stables.

Where is Henry?

Well, I don't know at the moment

but this means that he's close by.

Henry used to love being around horses.

Maybe he followed one of the carriage rides.

Well, the next one leaves in a few minutes.

You two should be on it.

Oh, no, no, no.

That's a bad idea.

No.

Can you uh, stay on your own side, please?

What side?

There are no sides.

There's always sides.

Prosecution and defence, left and right,

right and wrong.

And you're always right?

I make arguments for a living, so...

Well, at least we can agree on one thing.

Henry.

Can you pull over by the old hickory?

Listen...

It's our first anniversary and our first Christmas Eve

as a couple so I wanted to bring my A game.

Merry Christmas.

You go first.

I love it.

We look like... family.

Max, this is... Max this is so beautiful.

There's an inscription.

"You got this.

"Love, M & H."

Henry came up with the message.

Well, Henry and I love you.

I love you.

And I know we've only been together for a year

but I can see our future.

You know, in a year from now, five years, ten...

Me running my dad's firm in town.

And I'll have my vet practice.

We could take a couple weeks every year and just travel.

In the French and Italian countryside.

I also have my eyes on a property to buy

at the top of Maggie Mountain.

Really?

I'm saving up for it, and it needs work,

but it has a great house with beamed ceilings and an old barn.

Can we have an outdoor fireplace?

I think we could swing it.

There's also enough land to build a dog rescue

and a sanctuary.

I love that idea.

Henry, do you mind sharing house with a few brothers and sisters?

What do you think, buddy?

It'll only be 20 or 30.

20 or 30?

Is that negotiable?

Never mind.

I'm so happy right now I don't even feel like arguing.

That's a first.

You, me, and Henry.

Forever.

Do you still have the briefcase I got you that first Christmas?

Oh, the case.

Um, yeah.

It's in the back of my closet somewhere.

Right.

I mean, it'd be weird if I was still carrying it, wouldn't it?

Yeah.

But I do.

You do what?

Carry it. Still.

It's a beautiful bag.

And a nice memory of one of the best Christmases I ever had.

The thing is, we were so young.

We thought we knew what we wanted but we didn't.

I did.

Hey.

You guys find Henry?

Uh, nope.

No signs of him.

Oh, there was.

The riders from the last trip saw him.

He jumped into their carriage.

What? Someone found him?

Where is he?

Uh, no, sorry.

He rode about halfway around and then when they made the turn

to come back to the stables he jumped off.

Why would he jump off at that spot?

'Cause he would see town from there.

And he'd recognize Main Street.

And he loved our Sunday walks.

Listen, you've already gone above and beyond

and it's Christmas Eve so I'm sure you have plans.

I totally understand if you don't wanna keep looking.

I'm not giving up on Henry.

Well, if you're gonna be walking around town

you will need more practical shoes.

Okay, spill it.

What is going on between you two?

What do you mean?

It feels more like the fourth of July out there than Christmas.

I don't know, it's like the carriage ride

just brought up all these feelings.

Like what?

Like, like old feelings?

Old, new, good, bad, all jumbled into one.

I just- I can't explain it.

It's like... I feel like an emotional everything bagel.

I will say it's nice to be around him again.

And I'm happy he's here to help me find Henry.

Hmm.

Stop it.

Henry!

Henry!!

I don't see him anywhere.

I think we should split up.

Why?

I'll go to my office and make flyers,

you keep looking.

That's a good idea.

But I have a better one.

Of course you do.

We should go there and make flyers.

Won't it be weird to walk into your dad's old law firm

and ask to use the office equipment?

Why?

I mean, yes, I did turn it over to Patrick and Benny

after I inherited it,

but they're still two of my closest friends.

Are they?

Okay, I might have lost touch with them since law school,

but it's because I've been busy.

Mm-hm.

It'll be fine. It'll be fine.

And you know what?

They're gonna want to help us find Henry.

Are you coming?

Yeah.

Oh.

Hi.

Wow.

This looks so much smaller than I remember.

Mr. Davies made these chairs for my dad as a thank you

when he helped him set up his business,

and Tess did these leather seats to thank Dad

for being the officiant at her wedding to Charlie.

I love this chair.

Oh, Lily Chen.

She was an incredible artist.

My dad helped her family with her adoption from China.

She's at the Rhode Island School of Design now.

Wow, that's incredible.

I mean, I wonder how my dad made any money.

I don't think that was the point.

You know, my mom told me once that my dad applied to a bunch

of big law firms in New York and LA.

It just made me wonder, did he ever want more?

Want more?

How is it when you look around this place,

that's what you see?

What I see is the joy of new businesses and marriages,

the miracle of a baby girl being united with the parents

who were destined for her.

I see community, family, hope, and love.

What more could you want?

You're right.

I didn't mean-

It's okay. It's okay.

I don't know what's wrong with me.

Hey, it's all right.

Shut the front door!

The prodigal daughter returns.

Oh my goodness, hey Patrick.

Benjamin, get in here this second or I'm divorcing you!

Who else do you think would put up with you?

Becca!

Are my eyes lying to me?

No, they are not.

Hi.

Hi, Max.

Oh yeah, hi, Max.

I've missed you guys so much-

oh, congratulations, Mr. and Mr. Benfield.

I'm so sorry I missed your wedding last year.

I was in the middle of a case, I just-

there's no way I could have gotten away.

We understand.

You were with us in spirit.

And we know why you've been avoiding town.

Because Max broke your heart.

It was the other way around.

No, it wasn't.

We love you, Max, but if you make us choose,

we are team Becca.

Understood.

Why are you here?

Together?

People are gonna talk, you know.

We're here because Henry came home with me

but now he's gone missing.

Oh no, honey.

Poor Chunks.

Can we use your printer to make some flyers?

Of course.

Our printer is your printer.

Literally.

Thank you.

See?

Max thought it would be presumptuous of me to ask.

Presumptuous? Please.

We don't know how to work the darn thing,

but Marianne can help you.

Marianne?

Uh-huh.

Hi, Becca.

Hi, Marianne.

You work here?

I started as Patrick and Benny's paralegal a few months ago.

Great. Great.

I've heard all about how well you're doing in New York.

Congratulations. It's really amazing.

Thank you.

Why don't Marianne and I go make the flyers?

And you can catch up with these guys.

Bye, Max.

So, how long they date?

About six months.

Six months?

So, are you seeing anyone in the city?

In my mind you're dating Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Otherwise, what's the point of living in New York?

I think he's married.

But, like, between them it was never really serious, right?

Uh-oh.

Oh dear.

Are you still hung up on Max?

No. No.

You know what?

I'm gonna go back to New York

and get on that Lin-Manuel Miranda thing.

Okay.

Sure.

Enough about Max, guys.

I've missed you.

Us, too.

This town lost something when you left.

I think I lost something, too.

Aww.

I know, I don't know what's wrong with me, I'm sorry.

Sweetheart.

I never cry. This is like the second time in ten minutes.

Okay.

I'm gonna go get the flyers.

Okay.

Maybe this isn't my place since we're not together anymore,

but I hope you'll be careful when it comes to Becca.

Careful?

I saw you two in the waiting room.

Oh, that's not what it looked like.

But she's back home now and it's Christmas.

I'm sure you're feeling nostalgic.

I mean, I'm just worried because when she left

she turned her back on this town and everybody in it.

She's not like you and me, we're Baynesville people.

But she's a New Yorker now and she's headed back to the city

in a few days.

And when that happens where does that leave you?

I know where Becca and I stand.

I know she's never coming back.

His name's Henry.

You know, living in New York doesn't make me the enemy.

Uh, I know.

The city really is pretty great.

That's fine.

It's better than fine.

I mean, we have sports teams,

we have Michelin star restaurants...

You have the Mets, and I take the biscuits at Gus's Diner

over Le Bernidan any day.

Those biscuits are awesome.

We have art, theatre...

you can't beat a Broadway show.

You've obviously never seen Tess in "Our Town".

We have the Museum of Modern Art.

Mountain Mary's Hand-carved Brooms.

Oh, I do love those brooms.

I just wish you could see New York at Christmas.

It's pretty magical.

All the window fronts on Fifth Avenue,

the tree at Rockefeller Centre...

The view from the top of Maggie Mountain

after a fresh snowfall.

I guess we both got the lives we wanted.

Everything worked out the way it was supposed to.

Are you gonna get that?

It could be about Henry.

Right.

Hello?

Honey.

I can't talk.

Where are you?

Working.

Our party?

I know.

It started.

I know.

Everyone wants to see you, honey.

I said I can't talk right now, Ma.

Have you seen Becca?

Yes, she's with me.

Oh.

Is there anyone in town who doesn't know?

You should bring her to the party.

No, we can't come by right now, we're putting up flyers.

For how long?

We have to keep going until we cover the whole town.

You should take a break?

Yes, but...

You could hang some here.

We'll see.

Good, and bring Becca.

I said we'll see, Ma.

Okay, love you, honey.

So what'd Beverly want?

Ha, ha!

It's their annual Christmas luncheon.

Christmas Eve with Bev and Steve?

She wants us to drop by.

Well, we can walk to your parents' house

and maybe paper the streets on the way there?

You want to go?

Am I still your mom's favourite girlfriend?

I'd love to say hi to your parents.

...We'll put it on the front door.

Last chance.

You sure you wanna go in?

Come on, you big baby.

It'll be fine.

What's wrong?

Nothing.

It's just I haven't been to one of their Christmas Eve luncheons

since I made my big announcement.

You ready?

I think so.

I know so.

Excuse me, everyone. Gram, Bev and Steve.

I have some news to share.

I didn't say anything before because I didn't know

if I had a chance at getting in but I got an internship

at Nelson, Owens and Brown in New York.

Awesome, kiddo.

We're so proud!

We're gonna have a lawyer in the family.

Thanks, Bev.

We're not engaged yet, Ma.

Yeah, but soon though, right?

And you're going to go to New York with her?

No, Ma.

Well, we talked about it, but...

I can't just leave for three months.

I'm going to school still and I've got my own internship

with Dr. Cole.

My life's here.

We know it's going to be hard being away,

but I have Henry to keep me company

and we'll talk every day.

We'll be back before you know it.

Everything will go back to normal.

Well, unless Max changes his mind and ends up coming with me.

There she is.

Hi, Bev.

Look at you!

Hey, Dad.

What is this?

Keto.

Whole 30.

You can tell me your secret later.

I'm telling you, I could get rid of a quick 200 pounds

if I ever got rid of this guy.

Hi, Mr. Hutton.

Becca.

Max, are you looking at her?

She looks fantastic.

I see her, Ma.

I told him he would never find a woman better than you.

And I was right.

Okay, Ma.

I told him that he should go to New York

with you for that internship.

That changed everything, didn't it?

I don't know.

I do. Biggest mistake of his life.

Yep, but you can't tell him anything.

He's so stubborn.

That I do know.

It's his way or the highway, right?

Uh-huh. Exactly.

Which is why he's never found a girlfriend

who's lasted longer than a couple months.

Ma!

Well, you think he's stubborn, Becca's a human hard hat.

What're you doing here?

Well, I was driving around looking for Henry

when I realized it was time for Christmas Eve

with Bev and Steve, so...

So?

So she still comes every year.

Yeah.

Just because you guys broke up doesn't mean we have to.

Why don't you have a seat?

We've been talking about you guys.

Well, Becca will fight to the death to prove a point,

which makes her a great lawyer but for relationships...

Oh, Max, once he digs his heels in about something

he is done for.

He won't budge.

Well, compromise is neither one of their fortes.

Okay, this has been fun, but...

Yeah. We have to get back to searching for Henry, so...

Oh, I understand.

We'll join the search after lunch, okay kids?

But just let me give my toast, would you first,

before you go?

Of course.

Everyone, I would just like to say, firstly,

thank you all for coming.

Um, Steve, did you want to say something?

No.

My husband is a man of very few words which works out very well

for both of us.

Um, the holidays are a time of reflection.

To be grateful for the people in our lives who love us

and support us and forgive us on a daily basis.

And for those who are far away, or who are estranged.

But Christmas is a magical time.

It's a time when anything is possible.

It's a time to remember that it's never too late

to open our hearts and mend broken bonds

or reconnect with someone you love.

So Merry Christmas, everyone.

Merry Christmas.

Henry!

Henry!!

Excuse me.

My mother and your grandmother should never be allowed

in the same room ever again.

Agreed.

Oh, Chancellor Park.

We used to have the best doggy play dates here.

Oh, yeah, that was the best.

Remember when Henry would just lay there

and let that French bulldog climb on his back?

Yes, I do.

He shoulda charged a dollar a ride.

He would have made a lot of money.

Yes, he would.

Do you remember when Henry fell in this pond?

Yep, except he jumped in.

No, he didn't.

He did jump in.

And you jumped in after him.

I didn't know if he could swim.

And I thought he was taking you down with him.

So you jumped in after me.

By the way, all labs can swim.

You still run?

Yeah.

Henry and I run together in Central Park.

You?

Now and again.

What're you doing?

Nothing.

What're you doing?

Nothing.

First one to the swing.

Whoa!

I won!

You won.

Here. There you go.

Thank you.

Henry!

Are you seeing what I'm seeing?

You know I let you win, right?

No, you didn't.

I always let you win.

No, you lost because you're clumsy.

Not that clumsy.

Why would you pretend to lose?

Well, I should thank you for protecting my ego.

You're welcome.

Oh.

Two kids looking pretty cozy.

Ah, yeah.

Maybe we should just mind our own business and be on our way.

Or we could follow them.

From a safe distance.

Spy on them?

If it's your family it's called "love".

Yeah.

No. I'm putting my foot down.

No?

No?

What is he doing?

I don't know.

We're leaving the kids alone.

Now let's go, ladies.

Oh, Steve.

Scrooge!

I know I can be competitive and intense,

but you seem to know how to round off my rough edges.

It was never about winning or losing.

We always made a good team.

You gotta see this.

It's Henry!

Wait, I don't understand.

This is a live feed from the security cameras

around my property.

They've picked him up in front of my garage.

If I didn't know any better, I'd say he's smiling.

We're here.

Henry! Henry!

Come on, boy!

Come here, buddy!

Again, he's gone.

Can you check the cameras on your phone?

Looks like he walked out of range about eight minutes ago.

But he couldn't have gone far.

We'll do a lap around the house.

I'll go right, you go left.

Okay.

Henry!

Henry!!

Hi!

You found some new friends.

This dog rescue.

This is even more beautiful than I could have imagined.

I was trying to think of a name for it, Henry's House.

It just seemed right.

It's perfect.

This is Charlie, Aggie, Savannah, and Bailey,

and over here we have Travis, Albert, Reggie and Lupe.

How do you remember all their names?

Each one of them's unforgettable.

I designed a new kind of doggy wheelchair

that is so lightweight and aerodynamic

it makes Lupe feel totally free.

I also patented it.

Paid for the house remodel and also helps pay for the rescue.

Henry would have loved this.

I'm sorry.

Just... this makes me miss him more.

Hey, we're not giving up on him.

Let's put some food out on the porch.

We can try to lure him back to the house.

Okay. That's a good idea.

Do you have any free-range chicken?

That's his favourite.