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I am so happy the city
let you buy the building

instead of moving forward
with demolishing it.

Community needs
a gathering place, right?

But this place does need a lot
of upgrades, that's for sure.

Hm. More than you bargained for?

We found a few surprises
during our inspection process,

but overall,
it's what I expected.

I mean, the building's
over 70 years old.

Exterior is mostly cosmetic.

So, structurally,
the building is sound.

Now, what are you thinking
for the inside?

We're definitely gonna have
to redo the main hall

to accommodate for larger events

and we're gonna be upgrading
the kitchen facilities

so that we can offer cooking
classes, community dinners.

Offering new programs
would be a welcome change,

- bring more people back in.
- Yeah.

We're even gonna be adding
some audio-visual equipment.

So, we can do presentations,
movie nights.

That's a great idea.
Beats the old whiteboard

we use
for community meetings now.

Yeah.

How about accessibility?

New ramps, for sure. And
we're gonna update the bathrooms

so we can accommodate
for people with disabilities.

I'm even entertaining
an elevator.

Might be a nice addition
for the seniors.

Yeah. Renovations
will start in the new year,

but in the meantime,
I'm gonna get going

on some minor work
to the event hall.

You see, I...

I'm planning on re-establishing
the Christmas party

as an annual event.

Just like it was in the past.

Get people excited
about this place again.

It is not every day
that we get to revamp

such an important part
of our community.

I'm looking forward
to seeing the final result.

Yeah, me, too.

This place was like
my second home.

Played on every sports team,

volunteered for every event.

I even learned how to sew here.

Sew?

Yeah. Uh, Mom thought
it would be a useful life skill.

Is it?

Not really.

I can sew a missing button
for you or hem your pants.

Oh, perfect, I'll bring them all
over to your house, then.

Sounds good.

Sorry.

This company has called me
six times this past week.

Oof, who are they?

Clark & Johnson Development?

Some acquisitions firm.

They want to buy the building.

That name sounds familiar.

Really?

- Mm-hm.
- Yeah.

Let's see here.

No way.

What?

Victoria Mason works there.

Oh, boy.

Yeah.

Eric, hi.
I just pulled into Brookhollow.

Owner of the center
is still ignoring our calls.

Well, he can't ignore me
in person.

I just got into the parking lot.

Oh, great.
You brought this project to us

along with the new building
design idea.

Do you still think
you can convince them

to allow us to proceed
with the rebuild?

Absolutely. This community
center is old and run-down.

Our design plans are incredible.

We do have another center
in mind to invest in instead.

No, no, no. I mean, no.

I know that I can get
this deal to go through.

Just give me a few days to try.
I grew up in Brookhollow.

This center was
the heart of the town.

I have a lot of
good memories here.

I really want to see it
developed into something

the town could be proud
of and enjoy.

Okay.
Well, I've seen you in a room.

You can convince anyone
of anything.

Thank you, sir.

I'll be back in a few days

with all the signed papers.

The center's closed.

Luke?

You know...

I had this sinking suspicion

that your company
would send you.

We heard the center was sold

while we were trying
to acquire it.

Do you know who bought it?

Here, hold this for me,
will you?

- Thank you.
- Uh...

Some private investor made
a last-minute offer to the city.

They didn't reveal a name.

Maybe they wanted
to remain anonymous.

Luke, nothing in this town
remains anonymous.

Do you know who bought it
or not?

Yes.

I did.

What? Why?

'Cause I heard the building
was gonna be torn down.

No, torn down and a new
one rebuilt, a better one.

We're happy with this one.

"We're?" What are you, the
spokesperson for the whole town?

A lot has changed here since
the last time you were home.

Yeah, I see, um, you're hosting
the old Christmas party now.

Yep.

Hm. Okay, well...

What if we could do something
in the new year?

The Christmas party
could be a send-off,

a goodbye
to the building of sorts.

I just bought it to renovate it.

I'm not selling.

So, why don't you tell your
company to stop calling me

when you get back to the city?

Well, the Luke I used to know

was more interested in
renovating historical buildings

and cool craftsman homes,

not some run-down
community center.

Hm. Victoria.

It's been a long time since you
and I have spoken to each other.

Perhaps I'm not the same guy
that you remember.

- Hm.
- Besides...

This community center has a lot
of history here.

That means something
to most of us.

Could you, uh, please
just take a look

- at our proposed design?
- Would you look at the time?

I would love to continue
this conversation.

It's gonna have to happen
another time

'cause I have dinner plans.

Okay, tomorrow then.

I'm not gonna be
changing my mind.

We'll see.

Yes, we will.

Mm.

So, since when is Luke Johnson

interested in owning
a community center?

I don't know, dear.

You said he worked
for an architecture firm.

You'll have to ask Luke
those questions.

Since when are you
so tight-lipped?

Are you calling me a gossip?

Mm, never.

All I know is I'm happy

this turn of events
brought you home for a visit.

I'm only staying long enough
to get the sale papers signed.

I won't be able
to stay for Christmas.

But at least you're coming to
the city for New Year's, right?

I wouldn't dream of missing
an opportunity

to watch the ball drop
from Times Square.

Okay. Good.

Uh, grab an extra one.

Hello?

Mom, you invited Luke?

He hired me to plan
the Christmas party.

We're going over
the details tonight.

Besides, I had no idea
you would be here.

This is such a huge
conflict of interest.

You two will figure
all this business stuff out.

Maybe a nice dinner will help.

Just in time.

Hey.

So good to see you.

Heavenly Father,
as we come together

for this unexpected
special reunion,

we bow our heads in gratitude
for the gift of old friends.

We thank you for the bonds
that unite us

and the shared memories
that have shaped us.

We thank you for this meal.

And may your blessings
flow upon each of us,

embracing us in your grace
and peace

in this season of love
and forgiveness.

- In Jesus' name.
- Amen.

Amen.

Hm.

So, Victoria's company wants
to rebuild the community center.

- Mm-hm.
- So I've heard.

Yeah, the city approved the
preliminary designs last month.

And then someone swooped in

and talked the city
out of the deal.

A deal that never
should have been considered.

Luke has some wonderful
remodel ideas himself.

Huh.

I just mean that maybe

you two could work together.

Well...

This is really nice.

That was delicious.

I'd love to stay,
but I really need to get going.

But we haven't gone over the
plans for the Christmas party.

And you haven't had dessert.

But I trust you.

I know you're gonna plan
the perfect event.

And I also need to watch
the Christmas sugar intake.

Oh.

So good to see you.

Why don't you see Luke out?

Sure.

So, I'll see you tomorrow
morning at the center.

Um...

Look, Victoria,
it was great seeing you,

but you're wasting your time.

I told you,
I'm not selling a building.

Have a safe trip
back to the city.

All right, let's go.

Let's get a little 2-on-0 here.

How was seeing Victoria again?

Fine.

I mean...

- Super weird.
- Yeah.

She's really only come back
here to try to get me to sell.

She's probably halfway
back to New York by now.

Well, I did see a rental car
with New York plates

parked outside the cafe
about an hour ago, so...

I guess she's not gonna
give up that easy.

So, what you're saying
is the community center's hers.

What? No. No way. Come on.

Since when have you been able
to say no to Victoria Mason?

For starters,
when she broke things off

about a month
before our wedding.

I don't think it's right that
she can waltz back into town

and make changes to a community
she doesn't belong to anymore.

Hey, don't get caught
flat-footed out there.

Keep your feet moving.

Well, maybe while she's here,

help her reconnect
with the community.

She'll have a change of heart.

Victoria's never been one
for small-town living.

Yeah, but she's always
loved Christmas.

Okay, look.
Remind her how special it is

this time of year
here in Brookhollow

and how the community center
plays a role in that.

- They're looking good this year.
- Of course we're looking good.

- 'Cause you're the coach.
- I'm the coach.

Eric, hi.

- How's it going?
- Um, it's going great.

I just met with the new
community owner yesterday.

Are they open to selling?

Not exactly, but don't worry.

After I show him
the new design plans,

I'm sure he'll consider it.

Consider it?

No, no, he'll sell.

Just send over the buyout offer
as soon as you receive it.

Financing is finalizing numbers
now. We'll talk later.

Okay.

- Rachel.
- Hi.

- Oh.
- I hope it's okay I'm here.

- Yes.
- Your mom let me in.

She stopped by the store
yesterday for more wool

and said you were
coming home for Christmas.

Well, not for Christmas,
just a few days.

But it's so great to see you.
Okay, sit down, sit down.

It is like stepping
into a time capsule in here.

I know, right?

Mom insisted on leaving
everything exactly as it was.

- A lot of fun memories.
- Mm-hm.

A lifetime ago.

Although everything feels oddly
the same. It's a bit unnerving.

Hm. Nothing changes around here.

Life in the big city
must be exciting, though.

It is.

My work at Clark & Johnson
keeps me pretty busy, though.

But I do get to travel a lot.

You always wanted to travel.

Have a big corner office.

And speaking of work,

I hear you're trying to buy
the community center?

If Luke
would stop being so stubborn.

Mm, he's refusing to sell?

Yeah, says he wants to preserve
history. But what history?

The place isn't
a cherished landmark.

It's an old, run-down gymnasium

with a bunch of event spaces
and... What?

Hm? I didn't say anything.

You have a terrible poker face.
What is it?

I'm just saying, maybe go with
a softer approach on this one.

What do you mean?

You left town so abruptly.

I needed to get to New York
for the position

or risk losing the opportunity.

- It all happened fast.
- I know.

But this time,
maybe give Luke a little time

to realize it's okay
to let go of something

that means so much to him.

You mean have patience?

Not your strong suit, I know.

I'm just saying
it's the season of goodwill.

Maybe embrace
the Christmas spirit.

- Hmm.
- Mm-hm.

Breathe. Christmas in,
Christmas out.

Embrace the Christmas spirit.

Embrace me, too.

I like that.
Embrace the Christmas spirit.

Yeah, you can do it.

Hey, Bryce,
thanks for calling me back.

No problem. Just leaving the
courthouse. What's going on?

Uh, well, I may be sending you
some legal documents.

For the sale
of the community center?

Wait.

News travels pretty fast.

I'll get you a good price
for it.

Oh, no, no, no. I'm not actually
planning on accepting the offer.

I'd like another set of eyes
on the paperwork, that's all.

Listen, I get that the community
center means a lot to you,

but you're gonna have a lot
of your own cash flow

tied up in the renovations.

It's not like the center's
gonna turn a profit.

Yeah, I understand

that it's a bit more work
than I originally thought.

But I'm just not okay
with some big corporation

coming in and destroying
the heart of this community

with some big flashy building.

Just saying, you should let
Victoria have what she came for

before you get attached
to something else you'll miss.

Oh, no, she doesn't have
that effect on me anymore.

If you say so.

I'll talk to you later, okay?

- Here you go.
- Oh, thank you, dear.

Thank me?

Thank you.

I know my offer on the community
center was accepted

because of your influence
on the committee.

Oh, my son is reluctant
about renovating.

He was ready to sell
to that firm in New York.

I know.

But I promise you, I'm not gonna
let you or Mayor Kingston down.

Oh. I have faith in you, Luke.

By the way,
I was gonna let you know

that I still haven't found
those photo albums

that you've been asking about.

I'm gonna check the garage
later today, though.

Oh, thank you.

I just want a little bit of home
in my room at the senior center.

Yeah, of course. I'll find them.

I certainly do miss it here.

Hey.

This is still your home.

You are welcome here anytime.

Oh, Luke, thank you.

- So glad to have you here.
- Oh, it's good to be here.

- Merry Christmas.
- Merry Christmas.

So great catching up.

You, too.

Hope to see you again
before you leave town.

- Oh, I will make sure of it.
- Okay.

Oh, and hey, if Luke
isn't willing to hear you out,

maybe you should talk
to Mrs. Kingston.

Our high school English teacher?

Yeah. Her son was just elected
town mayor last month.

He's away on a business trip,

but she has a lot of pull
on the committee.

- Might be able to help.
- Thank you.

It's some place
to start at least.

Yeah. See ya.

See ya.

Luke?

What are you doing here?

I live here.

I guess you heard about
our new mayor?

What do you mean you live here?

Like, since when?

Since I bought the place
last year.

Oh.

Please come in.

Oh.

Wow, I didn't even know
this place was for sale.

They didn't have it listed.

It was some private sale
through extended family.

I got a call
from an architectural firm.

They were offering me
a contract job

to fix this place up
so it could be sold.

I mean, Mrs. Kingston,
she couldn't keep up

with the repairs
and the maintenance,

and I didn't want the integrity
of the original house destroyed,

so I jumped on it.
I met with the family

that intended to buy the house,

and, well, let's just say
they had different ideas.

I mean, they practically wanted
to rebuild the entire house.

No, you can't destroy
the history of this place.

Huh.

I wish you had that same opinion
about the community center.

Okay, that is different.

This is...
Just continue your story.

Anyway,
I put in my counteroffer,

and knowing how much
I loved this house,

Mrs. Kingston accepted it.

She was just happy
that her family home

wouldn't be torn down
or modified beyond recognition.

Well, it's a beautiful home,
so I'm very happy for you.

You know, I, um...

I know that we,
at one point in time,

talked about
owning this house together.

Oh, well, believe me.

I mean, the last thing
I'm interested in

is owning an old Victorian home
in a small town.

Right.

Right, right.

Well, you're probably here
to see Mrs. Kingston.

She lives over
in the seniors complex now.

Okay. Well,
I guess I'll head over there.

You know, if you're trying
to rally support for your cause,

it won't work.

You see, it was Mrs. Kingston
that influenced Brent

to accept my offer
on the building.

- She's on my side.
- Right.

Uh, well,

you underestimate
how persuasive I can be.

Believe me, I don't.

Since you're gonna go
see her, though,

on your way out of town,
you could help me.

I'm looking for some photo
albums that she was asking for.

- You could take them to her.
- Uh, I don't know.

But you wanna
win her favor, don't you?

Fine, let's go look
for those photo albums.

What is all this stuff?

When did you accumulate so much?

Most of it's the Kingstons.

Mrs. Kingston didn't have
anywhere to store all this,

so I told her
she could keep it here.

- Huh.
- I just might have to break out

the Christmas decorations.

If you stop being so annoying,
maybe I'll let you help.

You know, we should really start
looking for those photo albums.

Well, I found them.

Oh, wow, check this out.

It's their old wedding photos.

Aw, she looks beautiful.

Man, look how happy they look.

Well, most people are
on their wedding day.

- Yeah.
- The unique thing

about the Kingstons
is they were happy

every single day for 50 years.

You know, I think

you and I could've lasted
that long together.

No way, we fought too much.

Didn't you hear all the stories
that Mrs. Kingston used to tell

about the early years
of their marriage?

No.

Okay, my favorite one
was probably

how their eldest daughter
got her name.

Mel? No, I have not heard
this one.

Okay, the way the story goes
is that Mr. Kingston

wanted to name her Ann
after his grandmother,

but Mrs. Kingston wanted to
name her Mel, short for Melissa.

And they fought about it
and argued for days and days

leading up to the christening.

And finally,
Mr. Kingston just said,

"I'm the man,
I make the decisions."

That would never work
these days.

It didn't work then either.
Because Mrs. Kingston,

she's so strong-willed.
She's determined.

She waited patiently
right up until the moment

that the priest asked
what the baby's name was.

And without pausing, without
waiting for Mr. Kingston,

she just said,
"Melissa Ann Kingston."

Ah, good for you, Mrs. Kingston.

What was Mr. Kingston gonna say?
In front of the priest,

in front of the family
and the friends?

It was really awesome.

Oh, so that's why
he still calls her Ann.

Yeah.

- Ah.
- Drove Mrs. Kingston nuts.

- Mm.
- But she still loved him.

And for the record,
I think we fought

because we're both passionate
about what we want.

Well, in our case,
we want very different things.

I don't know.

I think we wanted
the same thing,

we just went about it
a very different way.

Well, now that we found this,
I should probably get going.

Before I do,
would you please take a look

at my company's design
for the building?

Fine.

Okay, here is the new
building design.

Tell you what.

I'll make a deal with you.

Why don't you help me
decorate this place,

and then we can look
at the designs?

Luke, you already agreed
to look at them.

Right, but I've reserved
the right to make some changes.

Luke.

Suit yourself.

You can head back
to your company

and tell them it's a firm no.

Embrace the spirit of Christmas.

What?

Nothing. Um...

Fine, I will help you decorate.

But then you look at the design.
Deal?

Deal.

With rights reserved.

This is fun.

Cheers.

What about...
I think it was sophomore year.

We tried to bake cookies and
almost set the kitchen on fire.

Those lopsided gingerbread men
were so worth it.

They were good.

I think my favorite was...

It was that Christmas party
at your parents' house.

You know, the one where
we snuck up to the attic

and watched the snow fall
through that little window.

Oh, yes.
And we almost got in trouble

when your mom
wanted us to go caroling,

but then she totally
covered for us

and was like,
"I can't find them."

I think she realized we were
sharing a special moment.

I think that was
the same Christmas

that we made those
handmade gifts for each other.

I still have that homemade scarf
you got me.

Hey. Okay, that was
my first attempt.

I really loved the drawing that
you did of us in the snow, too.

We made
some really good memories.

Yeah, we did.

There's something about
you being here with me now.

Makes me think
that we could make a few more.

We should probably get to
looking at those documents.

We will, right after dinner.

- Luke.
- Come on, you got to eat, right?

And you can't deny
I'm a great cook.

Embrace the spirit of Christmas.

Embrace the spirit of Christmas.

Embrace the spirit of Christmas.

So?

We will review the documents
over dinner.

How is it?

The food is fantastic.

I'm glad you're enjoying it.

I take it you don't do
a lot of cooking in the city.

Why would you assume that?

It's just that when I asked
for the pasta strainer,

you gave me the gravy strainer.

Okay, guilty.

I get most of my meals
from a salad bar or takeout.

I'm usually just too busy
to cook.

And besides, in the city,
you can order anything you want

from anywhere you want delivered
to your door, day or night.

So...

You work long hours?

Around the clock,
but I don't mind.

I love my job.

Besides, that's what it takes
to get ahead.

So, is that what this
community center deal is about?

- Getting ahead?
- No.

No, I truly believe

that the building design
that we're proposing

would be great for the town.

- Hm.
- Do you really think

renovating the old one
makes any sense?

Yeah, I do.

History, tradition.

These are the things that
Brookhollow was built on.

And I want to preserve
those things.

I still can't believe
you bought this house.

Like I told you,
it's a rescue mission.

I didn't really have a choice.

It's so beautiful
and peaceful out here.

Not like the city,

where it's just traffic
and sirens all night long.

But you love the city,
don't you?

Yes, I do.

So, is that why
you stayed away for so long?

Just couldn't tear yourself away

from everything that
New York City has to offer?

When I left,
I was determined to become

the ambitious
and successful person

that I felt like I was
in the inside.

But I could never become...

Living here.

I understand. I really do.

Believe it or not, Victoria,

I've always understood you.

And I know that you would have
resented me if you'd stayed.

Okay.

Okay,
so we did a little digging.

And the new owner was very smart

in negotiating with the city
before they bought the building.

They were protecting themselves

from a situation
exactly like this.

Okay, but we should
still be able

to get an offer
to buy soon, right?

I mean, maybe that
would help persuade him?

Yes, but the bottom line is
if they refuse to sell,

there's not much we can do.

- Fantastic.
- Look. I know

this is special to you,
but we are running out of time

to secure the other
potential location.

So, we need to get this done
by the Christmas break.

Don't worry, Eric,
I've got this.

Just send the offer
as soon as you get it.

Oh, that's the confidence
I like to hear.

All right, we'll talk soon.

This is getting complicated.

I'm sure you've met
with resistance before.

This is different.

- And never from an ex-fiancé.
- Mm.

Like my old feelings for Luke
are throwing me off my game.

Hmm, I thought you'd moved on.

No, I did. I have.

Mm-hm. Then what's going on?

I don't know.

I think, like, spending time
with him,

reminiscing about
old Christmases.

We had this nice dinner
at the Kingston house.

You know, the house
that we said we were gonna buy

and raise a family in?

So, are you letting nostalgia
cloud your judgment or...?

I'm afraid
it's more than nostalgia.

No luck with Mrs. Kingston?

Well, I stopped
by the seniors complex,

but she was
in caroling practice.

I think it's time we gather
some community support.

Yeah, I mean, I know
that there were some people

who were excited about
the idea of the new center.

You know, if the community
puts enough pressure on Luke,

he'll have to consider it.

Mm-hm.

Huh.

I know the right place to start.

Honey,
please tell me you're close.

Yep, I'm just pulling up now.

Your aunt Rose and Uncle Marty

- will be here in the morning.
- Uh-huh.

And this house currently says
"festive family Christmas"

only if the family
has given up emotionally.

Hold on a second, Mom.

Well, I need the tree decorated

- before she gets here.
- Yes, yes, Mom.

I'm getting your tree
for you right now.

Oh, good. And while you're out,

I need a replacement bulb

because the angel she gave me

has only one eye that lights up.

Hey, Mom, I'm sorry to do this,
but could I call you back?

Well, hurry, or I'll have
to forget to put that out.

Yeah, I'll call you right back.

This stuff here. A new bell.

- What are we doing here?
- Oh.

Just talking
to some community members

about the new community center.

Only there isn't going to be
a new community center, right?

This community center

has been the heart and soul
of this town for decades.

A place filled with memories,
from children playing basketball

to senior bingo nights,

after-church picnics,
bake sales.

This place is very special, and
I know how tough change can be,

and no one is suggesting
that we forget those memories.

What I am suggesting is a new
state-of-the-art facility

- to create new ones.
- The old building

is still structurally sound,
and the renovations

that I have planned
have a lot of upgrades.

Upgrades can only go so far

with the limits
of a smaller building.

This one is three times as big.

Okay, bigger is not
always better, though.

More events
can run simultaneously,

bringing in more revenue.

Renovations
are more cost-effective.

Our proposed design
includes economically friendly

and energy-efficient materials.

A new building has its perks,

but is it really worth losing
a part of this town's history?

Maybe not everyone
wants to preserve

the history of this place.

Maybe this existing building

doesn't mean so much to others.

I'm beginning
to understand that.

Heard about your run-in with
Luke at the Christmas tree farm.

He's being so stubborn
about this.

Only him?

My company made an offer
to the city first.

He swooped in.

And by the way,
you should've told me

he now owns the Kingston house.

I thought it might upset you.

Well, it wasn't how I pictured
being in that house with him.

Aw.

These are so tiny.

Donations for the hospital for
the babies born over Christmas.

Look, I know that you always
hoped I'd settle down here

and marry Luke,

start a family of my own,
have babies.

Darling girl.

I am so proud of you
and all you've achieved.

Would I like grandbabies
someday? Sure.

But only if that's the life
and future you want.

You have never and will never
disappoint me

following your heart.

Thanks, Mom.

Are you happy?

Most days.

Except this business trip
is proving to be

a bit more difficult than most.

I think the new community
center is gonna be great.

Well, hopefully other
people agree with you.

Most do.

Well, I know the new owner

isn't very impressed with me.

Have you told him
why it's so important to you?

Well, maybe you should.

Are you baking Dad's
favorite fruitcake?

I do every year.

But no one else likes it.
We always refused to eat it.

I know.

But I made that cake
for him every Christmas

for almost 30 years.

The smell reminds me of him.

Me, too.

Mmm.

Renovations are a bit
presumptuous, don't you think?

No, I don't.

Can you just, like,
take a break for a second?

I brought cinnamon
eggnog lattes.

Victoria, I still have
a lot of work to do here.

Can we just take a walk?

I want to apologize.

For?

For some of the things
I said at the tree farm.

I just really believe
that the residents here

would benefit from the perks
of a community center

and corporate
sports sponsorship.

I don't completely disagree.

Yes, the new center might
be great for the residents.

I said might.

But it's not gonna be great

for my local construction crew

I hired to do
all the renovations.

These guys really need the work.

But I've seen
your company listed

on some major developments
in the city.

It seems like your guys
are quite busy.

My company has projects
in New Jersey,

Boston, and New York, but we
hire local crews for each one.

There's not a lot of work
going on here in Brookhollow.

Okay, so what if...

we hired your crew
to do the rebuild?

You can do that?

I mean, if I was

actually considering selling?

I can try.

Well, if you can...

we can have that conversation.

Hmm.

Hi.

So, your mom, did she tell you
that she signed you up

for the hot chocolate stand
at the tree lighting?

- You're kidding, right?
- Nope.

She failed to mention that.

So, I've been thinking.

All this bickering
back and forth between us,

it's been a lot of fun,
don't get me wrong,

but I was wanting to know
if you wanted to try

something a little different.

What do you suggest?

Seeing as we're at a standstill

with the community center,

I thought maybe we could,
you know,

enjoy the Christmas festivities
together, like old times.

- I don't know.
- Oh, come on.

Decorating the Kingston house,
that was a lot of fun.

What do you have to lose?

Embrace the spirit of Christmas?

Fine. But promise me you'll keep
an open mind about selling.

I should have an offer
for you soon.

I promise. I promise
I'll keep an open mind.

When you mentioned
Christmas festivities,

I was envisioning old
Christmas movies and snacks,

not freezing to death
watching kids play hockey.

You used to love hockey.

Correction,
I did not love hockey.

I loved watching you play.

I was pretty good, wasn't I?

So, what kind
of Christmas traditions

would you be engaging in
if you were in the big city?

Well, every year, my company
hosts an annual Christmas party

where we invite
all of our clients

and corporate
sponsorship partners.

A work event.

Really, that's it?

Oh, it's way more fun
than it sounds.

Okay, maybe it's not that fun.

But it's also our annual
celebration of success

where each of the agents

who have perfect track records
get awards.

It's, like, a big deal.

Hmm. Am I messing up
your chances

- for this year's award?
- Yes.

I do apologize for that.

Well, I'm not giving up
that easy.

There's still time
to convince you to sell.

Speaking of, have you
looked over the designs?

Uh, no.

Okay, look. I said I would,
and I will, okay?

Trust me.

These sponsorship opportunities
that you mentioned.

Mm-hmm. Yeah, we partner with
some big sports stores.

They'll donate equipment
as well as funding.

- It's really worth considering.
- Hm.

Yep, yep, yep.

Yeah!

Nice shot.

Hm.

- You okay?
- Hm.

Don't worry about the trees.
This is kind of their purpose.

Nah, just being here
reminds me of

cutting down our family
Christmas tree with my dad.

Oh, yeah.

Christmas just isn't
the same without him.

So, is that part of the reason

you haven't been home
since he passed?

A big part. It's just easier
to celebrate in the city.

You know, being here, so many
traditions remind me of him.

It's just not the same.

I miss your dad, too.

You know, he was...

He was like a father to me
after I lost my dad.

What an inspiration he was.

That's why I got into
architecture in the first place.

He would've been
so proud of you.

Why didn't you tell me

that your dad was the one
who designed the center?

You finally, finally saw it.

I told you I would.

I guess I just didn't want
to guilt you into selling it.

I wanted you to see the value
in it the same way I do.

It's an amazing design.

Your father was one of the best.

Does that mean
you're willing to sell?

I think it puts another point
in your favor.

So, when did he design
the center?

Um, about a year before he
died, right when I took the job.

He asked me to present it
to the company,

and I did several times,

but it wasn't until recently,

with my track record
of acquisitions

that gave my boss the confidence
in my judgment calls

that he finally accepted it.

By then, Dad was already gone.

So, this is your way of
preserving your father's legacy,

to honor him?

Yep.

What about you?

Why do you want
to preserve it so bad?

Well...

The happiest moment of my life.

The night I proposed to you

after the annual Christmas
party, and you said yes.

It happened in that center.

- Luke.
- It's okay.

I guess...

letting go of the center...

it would mean saying goodbye

to the last place that
we were in love.

I'm not staying.

I know.

But you're here now.

So, Luke told me
you signed me up

for the hot chocolate stand

at the tree lighting.

You volunteered
for that event every year.

I thought it'd be nice
to have you there again.

I'm sure everyone
would be glad to see you.

I really need to get back
to the city.

If Luke signs
these sales papers,

I probably won't be here
for the tree lighting.

If you aren't,
I'll take the shift.

It's just been so nice having
you home this Christmas.

And it seems you and Luke
have set aside your differences.

Temporarily, at least.

Yeah, we've been having fun.

Everything okay?

Uh, yeah. I just received

the buyout offer.

You're having second thoughts?

Uh, no, no, not second thoughts.

I guess I just realized why he
wants to hold on to the place.

Well...

Whatever the two of you decide,

I'm sure it'll be
the right thing.

Thanks, Mom.

Good stuff today, guys.
Good stuff.

Hey, Victoria. Good to see you.

- Long time.
- Nice to see you.

Um, is Luke around?

Um, no, you just missed him.

He's meeting with the contractor
regarding renovations.

Should be back in,
like, an hour.

- You want me to pass that along?
- Sure.

Hey, Jim, um,
how do you feel about all this?

I mean, you do run
the sports teams here.

Look, Victoria, I'm sure the
new center will be fantastic,

but Luke has some pretty
impressive upgrades planned.

Hm. But does he have corporate
sponsorships for the teams?

You see, with all of our
community center acquisitions,

we offer big sponsors who donate
funding to the local teams

in exchange for advertising.

That would help a lot.

Oh, maybe just think about it.

And then you'll talk to Luke?

Yeah, I'll discuss it with him,

but ultimately,
I support whatever he decides.

Oh, that's all that I ask.

Hey, let's go!

We're still missing a return
air vent in the kitchen.

Could you go
check that out for me?

Thank you.

Victoria dropped these off
for you.

Thanks.

Oh, man. Am I making the right
choice keeping this place?

You want my honest opinion?

Yeah.

She did mention some impressive
sponsorship opportunities

for the sports teams.

She talked to you and the team?

Just me, and I told her

that I'm in support
of whatever you decide.

- I appreciate that.
- Mm-hmm.

But you, uh...

You think the new
building's a good idea?

I think you should do whatever
makes the most sense.

Emotions and attachments
to this place aside.

Well, financially, the numbers
just aren't adding up.

But if I sell,
what about the crew?

I mean, our guys are
counting on this project

to get them work
through Christmas

and into the new year.

There's just a lot of things
to consider.

You'll figure it out.
You always do.

- Hi, boss.
- I just received your e-mail.

What's this about
the local construction crew?

It's one of the reasons
the owner's holding out.

Um, I think he feels
a certain obligation

to the crew he hired
here in Brookhollow

to do the renovations.

So, you would like to hire them
for the rebuild?

Are they qualified?

Oh, very much so.

I'll send you
the company profile.

But I think if we can guarantee

the crew will keep the work
in the new year,

I'll be able to get Luke,
the owner, to sign.

I... I don't know.
This is taking...

Sir, this design is my father's.

I wouldn't insist
on hiring this crew

if I didn't believe
that they could do it.

Okay.

Thank you, sir.

Thank you.

You sure about this?

Yeah. Yeah, I am.

The proposed design...

Well, Mr. Mason's design.

Is truly great.

The crew's guaranteed the work,
and if I'm being quite honest,

I think I've taken on
a little too much with this one,

given my commitments
in the new year.

You know?

Well, have you told
Victoria yet?

No.

Why not?

Well...

We've been having
a great time together.

You need to tell her.

I will, okay?

I will. I just...

I don't know.

Are you hoping to win her back?

I'm hoping that if she can see
how great life can be here,

that she'll want to come
back and visit more often.

Her mom misses her so much.

You mean, you miss her.

I get it. I do.

But if you keep her here
on false pretenses,

this could backfire.

- Whipped cream?
- Yes. No.

Actually, yes.

Enjoy.

Hi, Ms. Kingston.

Hi. How's it going?

It's going well.

A few indecisive customers,

but otherwise, no problem.

Oh.

You know,

I was nervous at first

when you got here.

I thought Luke had quite
the challenge on his hands.

Luke would do anything
for the community.

Oh, Luke would do
anything for you.

Well, grab a hot chocolate. The
tree lighting's about to start.

Will do.

Good job.

- Catch you later.
- Okay.

Hey, Jim.

Hey, Victoria.

Thank you.

Well, you are in
for a treat this year

because we have
a record number of lights.

- Oh.
- Guess how many.

Mm, 600.

Six hundred?
Come on. That's way off.

No, no, no. 1,349.

Forty-nine? Not an even 1,350?

- One broke.
- Mm.

But luckily, it's not
one of those strands

where when one goes out,
they all go out.

- It'd be truly disastrous.
- Yeah.

Victoria, I, uh...

There's something
I've been meaning to tell you.

- Mm-hmm.
- Thank you all for coming out

to Brookhollow's 32nd annual

Christmas tree lighting
at this farm, huh?

Let's hear it. Yeah!

We're gonna start from
the countdown of five...

Four, three, two, one.

Be careful.
People are gonna see.

We're supposed
to be business rivals, remember?

We still can be.

We can also be personal...
friends.

Friends?

Maybe more.

Feel free to redline
anything you want.

This is open to negotiation.

Okay.

Um...

I'm gonna go grab some coffee.
Want one?

I just... You know, I need
caffeine for stuff like this.

Sure. Thanks.

I'll be right back.

Well, that was quick.

Bryce, hi.

Hey, Victoria.

Um, is Luke around?

Oh, he just ran out for coffee.

I'm surprised you're still here.
Do you plan

on spending Christmas
with your mom?

Still working
on getting your cousin

to agree to sell me
this building.

So close.

But Luke is willing to sell.

Since when?

Since he sent me
the buyout terms

to look over a few days ago.

What?

Oh, I mean, um...

I think he was considering it.

This is something different.

- I think he was considering...
- Bryce.

Maybe, um...

I shouldn't have said anything.
I really don't know for sure.

I cannot believe him.

I don't know
why I even brought the...

I'm sure he had a good reason
for not telling you.

Oh, yeah, I'm sure he did.

Those look good. And I need an
afternoon to pick me up anyway.

I'll just see you guys later.

Hmm.

Um...

So, when exactly did you decide
you'd sell the building?

A few days ago.

And you didn't think to tell me?

I was just...

Prolonging my stay here?

Yes.

Okay, yes.

I... I was enjoying
spending time with you,

and I thought that maybe if you
just stayed a little longer...

What, I'd wanna, like, move back
home to Brookhollow?

Maybe.

Or maybe at the very least

that you would consider
giving us another chance.

That's... That's what
all this has been about.

The Kingston house and then
the Christmas festivities.

I wanted you to be reminded

of what is special
about Brookhollow.

You said it yourself
the other night,

that you're happy to be home.

No, I said I was happy
despite being under duress.

It's... It's not exactly
the same thing.

Luke, I...
I have a life in the city.

And you've made it no secret
that you love your life here.

Right.

Right, we're still worlds apart.

What if we weren't?

What do you mean?

What if I...

moved to New York?

You can't even say those
words without cringing.

- No.
- You... You'd hate the city.

And your family
is important to you here.

You're the one that's
important to me, Victoria.

You. You always have been.

Luke, um...

Our relationship
wasn't enough years ago.

And...

I'm not sure it is now.

I... I mean, I know
it's only been a few days.

What are you saying?

Let's just call this
what it was, you know?

It's just two old friends

reconnecting
over the Christmas holiday.

That's all this was for you?

After you sign those
sale papers, um...

I'll be leaving Brookhollow.

Sorry.

You okay?

I just found out Luke
has been planning

on selling the community
center and didn't tell me.

You knew?

I may have heard from Francine

who heard from Jim's wife, Barb.

Why didn't you tell me?

Because you were having a great
time celebrating the season

and being with Luke.

And, well, I... Selfishly...

I was enjoying having you home.

I should start paying more
attention to the gossip chain.

I guess you'll be
heading back then.

I have to.
I have a really important

Christmas Eve event at the firm,
lots of important clients.

Oh, I understand, darling.

I'm grateful for this time
we had together.

Can I at least help you?

- Yes.
- Okay.

The love of your life offers to
move to the city to be with you,

and you say no?

When you put it that way,

it sounds completely ridiculous.

But believe me, Luke would
be miserable in New York.

So, you're leaving
just like that?

What else am I supposed to do?

Tell him you love him and spend
Christmas under the mistletoe?

Look, you know that I love you,

so I want you to take
what I'm about to say

in the context of
I only want what's best for you.

Okay.

I'm proud of you and the success
that you've made for yourself.

But I feel like, um,
something's missing.

And more importantly,
I feel like you feel that way.

I'm... I'm happy with my life.

I think you were content with
your life before coming home,

seeing Luke and your mom,

yours truly.

But not anymore.

I think

being here has made you
see that maybe you want more.

Hi. Come in.

Thanks.

Heading out?

Yeah, driving back
to the city tonight.

Thank you.

It's what you wanted
for Christmas, wasn't it?

Yes, it is.

Victoria.

Drive safe.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas, Luke.

Luke, when it comes to business,
you are the smartest,

most successful person I know.

But?

What are you doing?

I thought you wanted me
to sell the building.

I did. But you were supposed
to sell the building

and keep the girl.

It doesn't exactly work
that way.

I couldn't stop Victoria from
leaving all those years ago.

I wasn't gonna try
to stop her now.

I even offered to move to
the city, and she still said no.

You what?

Most of my work is there
these days anyway.

I'm commuting all the time.

But you hate the city.

Yeah.

That should tell you something,
right?

It doesn't matter.

Victoria doesn't feel
the same way anymore.

I'm sorry, buddy.

At least you had
this Christmas with her.

Yeah.

Yeah.

There you are.

What are you doing in here?

You're missing the party.

I'll be there in a minute.

I'm just finalizing things
for the buyout.

You okay?

Yeah, yeah, I'm great.

Look.

That town is going to have
the best community center ever.

Your father's design
is something

I wish I could use everywhere.

So, don't second-guess yourself.

Oh, no, it's not that.
It's just... I don't know.

It was just nice to be home
for a little while.

You know, Christmas
nostalgia getting to me.

That's all.

You know that most of our reps
work remotely, right?

Oh, no, I wasn't saying that.

I know, I know. I'm just saying

that you have a choice.

You're traveling 80%
of the time.

You could be anywhere.

Maybe even Brookhollow.

Thank you. I appreciate that.

Okay, now, get out here

and join us for some
good old-fashioned eggnog.

Will do.

Embrace the spirit of Christmas.

Hey, Eric?

I'm gonna have to take
a rain check on the eggnog.

I'm going home for Christmas.

Hi.

Hey, Victoria.

Luke, I love you.

Did you hear what I said?

Yeah.

I heard you.

Is that it?

That's kind of huge.

Is it?

I've loved you
since the second grade,

and look at
where it's gotten us.

I wasn't the one who left
Brookhollow all those years ago.

I've always loved you
enough to put us first.

But you chose your career twice.

Your heart is in New York.

No, no, it's not. Not anymore.

I'm... I'm home to stay.

I mean, I'm gonna travel
and commute,

but I want to make Brookhollow
my home again.

With you.

It's a self-preservation thing,
okay?

So, what? We're supposed to
just go on living together

in this small town, doing what?

Pretending that we
don't still love each other?

Letting pride and our past
stand in the way

of actually being together?

It's not...

It's not pride...

or our past that is keeping me

from taking you
in my arms right now.

It's common sense.

Look, we push and we pull,

and then we expect the
other person just to give in.

I mean, how is that
supposed to work?

Well, you...
You said it yourself.

The Kingstons made it work.

The Kingstons
were braver than me.

'Cause if there's a chance
that we try this again

and then
it doesn't work out, I...

- I don't know.
- You're just gonna walk away

from what could be
the most fantastic future

either of us
have ever hoped for?

I'm sorry, Victoria, but...

I just...

I can't do this
with you anymore.

Oh.

Thank you for finding this.

No problem.

And you can store your stuff
here as long as you need, okay?

Oh, you're a dear.

Is Brent...
Sorry, Mayor Kingston.

Gonna be coming
by the senior center tonight?

Oh, not tonight. He's gonna
pick me up for dinner tomorrow.

Tonight is the Christmas social
at the seniors' complex.

It's probably gonna be the
most exciting party in town

now that the annual
Christmas party

at the community center
is canceled.

You're gonna spend the
evening with Victoria, I assume.

No, I don't think so.

Well, why not?

We're not exactly...
back together.

She's back in Brookhollow,
but nothing's changed.

I... I don't understand.

We decided that

us together

doesn't make sense.

Oh, that doesn't make sense.

You two are perfect
for each other.

You always have been.

We have very different ideas
of what's important in life.

She's big-city ambition.

And I'm...

I'm small-town reliable.

Yeah, but your differences

are what make you
both great together.

You balance each other
in the best of ways.

You learn

to support and encourage
each other's goals

instead of impeding them,
and you are gonna discover

that you have a much richer
and fulfilling life.

I don't know.

Neither one of you
is willing to work hard

to make the relationship work?

It's not that simple.

We have a history,
me and her, and we did try.

Yeah, but you were
both children then.

You're older, wiser now.

Or at least you should be.

I mean, all my time
at that high school,

did I teach you children
anything at all about life?

Yes. You taught us so much.

Listen.

Why do you think that girl
moved back here

after all these years of having
no interest in Brookhollow?

She achieved her goal
of attaining that building.

She had her life in the city.

She had no reason
to come back here.

She came back for you.

You both are still in love
with each other.

Anybody can see that,
but you're both so stubborn

you won't do anything about it.

You know, maybe I should
be talking to her about this

if I can't get through to you.

Well...

Actually, Victoria's...
She is willing to try again.

Ah.

So, it's your fear

that's keeping you
from what you've always wanted.

Look. Look here, Luke.

This house...
This house, your new home,

deserves to hear the laughter of
children echoing in the halls,

to hold the secret passions
of a lover's quarrel,

to be passed down
through generations

of strong family ties.

I really messed
things up, didn't I?

Oh, no.

How do I win her back,
Mrs. Kingston?

Think big gesture.

Big gesture.

I got it.

Oh.

Where are you go...
Wait, where are you going?

To spend Christmas eve
with the love of my life.

Have fun at your Christmas
party. And you behave yourself.

What's the fun in that?

All those are for me?

Making up for past Christmases.

Oh.

I'm so sorry I haven't been home
for Christmas since Dad died.

I understood, darling.

Your father made Christmas
so special.

He would have been
so proud of you.

And that community center
rebuild

will help preserve
a piece of him.

I take it things
didn't go so well with Luke?

I, um, may have hurt him
one too many times.

Well, you're home now.

Yeah, I don't think
that matters.

It's what he's been waiting for.

Luke is still single
for no other reason

- than he's been waiting for you.
- Nah.

He hasn't been serious
about anyone since you,

and this Christmas is the
happiest I've ever seen him.

Oh, he loves you.

And when he sees that you're
here to stay, he'll come around.

Just give him time.

I hope you're right.

Maybe a big gesture
couldn't hurt.

Like what?

Well, we were all disappointed

that the community center
Christmas party got canceled.

Do you think
we still have time to set it up?

Darling, I was the best
event planner in New York.

I think I could
pull this together.

Okay. Let's do it.

Hey, Jim.
I'm on my way to the Masons.

- Can I call you back tomorrow?
- Sorry, buddy.

I left a gift at the community
center when we were packing.

I was hoping you could
meet me there and let me in?

Yeah, of course.
I'll be there in five.

I take it Jim's not actually
meeting me here.

I'm sure he's coming
to the party later.

The party?

Decided to host it
one last time.

I can't believe you did all
this. How did you have time?

I had some help.

Some help?

- A lot of help, actually.
- Yeah.

You are so beautiful.

Thank you.

And for the record, um...

I love you, too.

And what about
everything you said?

I was scared.

Aren't you still scared?

Maybe a little.

But I'd rather be scared
of losing you

while holding you in my arms
every Christmas

than missing you and
longing for you every season.

I've already lived like that,
and...

I choose us this time.

I've always loved you, Luke.

Thank you so much for showing me

that everything I always
wanted was right here with you.

I still can't believe
you did this.

Well, you said the center was
the last time we were in love.

So, I decided to embrace
the spirit of Christmas.

Hmm. So did I.

My old engagement ring.

You kept it all this time.

I was holding on to hope

one day you'd wear it again.

Victoria Mason...

Will you marry me?

For real this time?

Yes, for real this time.

I love you.

I love you.

And as excited as I am
about this Christmas party...

It's gonna be amazing.

I'm looking forward
to next Christmas

that we get to spend together...
at home.

Home?

Yeah, the Kingston home.

I bought it for you, for us.

You never gave up hope.

No.

That's the thing
about Christmas. It's about...

It's about love,
forgiveness, and hope.

And that's what this center
always meant for me.

That's why I was holding on to
it so tightly, but now I realize

it's about the feeling and the
people that make it special,

not the concrete and the wood.

Well...

I did buy some new mistletoe,
you know, just in case.

Huh.

Who needs mistletoe?

Merry Christmas, Luke.

Merry Christmas, Victoria.